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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-21
KIDNAPPED MAN HOME,
WOMAN IN THE CASE
Pa. Merchant Held for $4,000
Ransom Now Faces
Arrest.

Sharon, Pa. July 21.-Thomas NJ.
Randolph. the local business man who
was believed to have been kidnapped
Monday night and held for $50. 200
ransom, arrived at his home at :
o'clock last night. He drove his big
car from Stoneboro to this city after
he is alleged TO have learned that
| officers had located him at a hotel
in that town.
Randolph's return to this CITY fol-
lowed startling information obtained
BY the police as TO the Whereabouts
ol tne missing man. A telephone con
versation between the Homer Hotel AT
Stoneboro and the Randolph home
mere in which the person speaking
from the hotel declared there were I6
kidnappers holding him, is reported TO
have given the police their first real
ciew 10 his whereabouts. A report
which later reached the police that
Randolph had been seen in Stone
bcro with woman, who had left there
on an afternoon train, brought quick
action and several officers at once were
dispatched 10 Stoneboro to head him
off.
Soon after the officers who were
seeking Randolph had left this CITY
information was received here that
he, anticipating the arrival of the
police, had left Stoneboro, and was
! driving back home at high speed.
Their quarry gone, the officers seek
ing the kidnapped" man, took a short
cut across the country and reached
Sharon but a few minutes after Ran
dolph had entered his house.
First information that Randolph was
in Stoneboro came to local authorities
from District Attorney Rickard. of
Mercer, yesterday afternoon He
stated that a man answering his de-
scrlption had registered at the Homer
hotel in Stoneboro with a woman
about 1890 o'clock Monday night, Civ
ing the names of Mr.. and Mrs. J. r..
Hutchinson. Hutchinson" was said
TO have driven TO the hotel in his car
with the woman who. it is believed.
was from Cleveland.
Soon after Randolph reached home
the police entered and were closeted
with him. District Attorney Rickard.
whc has charge OF the case. stated at
"a late hour that it was doubtful II
any statement made by Randolph
woulc be given out at once, but that,
in any event. he would be held by the
authorities on charges TO be prefer
red later. Members OF the family re-
fused absolutely TO comment on his
return, declaring that any inforna-
ton given out must either come
through Randolph himself or the
police.
His father-in-Iaw. Boyce Fogel, told
the police that he would go his surety
for his appearance before local
authorities today. District Attorney
Rickard said that, if the police failed
10 place charges against him he would
have Randolph arrested on a charge
OF blackmail. Postal authorities, after
inspecting the letters sent through
the mails by Randolph to his wife, one
purporting TO have been written by
his abductors demanding s50. .000, are
reported 10 have declared their inten-
ton Of charging the man with using
the mails tc defraud.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-21
DARK HORSE MAY Be
CHOSEN TO DIRECT
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Prof. Downes of Harrisburg, is
Not Candidate, But is
Being Discussed.
ELECTION LIKELY TONIGHT

Members of the Board OF Educa-
ton will meet tonight in special ses-
sion for the consideration and possible
election Of a city superintendent of
schools. While there are so candi-
dates for the position. 1t became
known today that perhaps a man who
has not filed application for the job
may b. the winner.
The members have weeded down
their choice Of ca ndidstes 10 between
six and ten men. and it may be pos
sible that the elimination process may
make the selection OF the superintend-
ent not so difficult.
II was learned today that Frederick
Z. Downes, superintendent Of public
schools Of Harrisburg. Pa. was in
this city on Tuesday and discussed
the present situation with several
members Of ths Board of Education.
II is known that his interests are
being put forward by some persons
who have been identified with the
public school system. here, and this
has given rise to the rumor that al
though not actually a candidate, he
might consider a call from this city,
if il was extended to him. That gives
the impression that he may be the
dark horse" in this contest for super
intendent OF schools.
II may be possible that no under
standing will be reached in the matter
OF new superintendent tonight, and
in that case it would be deferred, IL
is believed. until next Monday night.
The feeling among members seen
today was that the best man for the
place should be chosen, whether he is
a candidate or not
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-21
WHITE EXPECTED TO
RECOVER FROM WOUND
Wilmington Youth, Shot at At
lantic City, Visited by
His Father.
speclal pispateh q Everr rYening.

Special Dispatch 70 Every Evening.
Atlantic City, y. J., July z1.-Victor
Townsend White, who was shot Tues
day by Samuel Metz, a local grocer,
will recover from his injuries, accord
ing TO q statement obtained today
from the authorities OF the Atlantic
City Hospital by a correspondent Of
Every Evening.
Samuel j. White. city treasurer Of
Wilmington. the young mans father,
came here today to see his son.
Young White made a full confess
sion, according 10 the police. He said
he came here July u with a young
woman whom he registered as his
wife, calling himself Harry Morri-
son of Harrisburg" He went broke,
according TO the detectives, and not
wanting to let his companion know
of his financial plight started to re-
coup his fortunes in a manner which
got him into trouble.
Samuel Metz, who shot White after
chasing him through the streets. is
held under $40. 900 bail for a further
investigation. Despite Whites al
legged confession, there is much local
criticism Of the manner in which he
was shot down, the shooting having
occurred when. according TO some OBJ
servers, White could not possibly have
escaped.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-21
BURNS ON GRILL AGAIN
IN BASEBALL SCANDAL
Defence HotIy contesting Every
Step in World Series
Trial.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

by Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Chicago. July zf4-Cross-eTan1ina-
ton of Bill Burns. former White Sox
pitcher and admitted accornpiice OF
seven former White Sox players and
four alleged gamblers on trial charged
with conspiring TO throw the 1919
worlds series to Cincinnati. was re-
sun1ed today by attorneys for the de-
fense
Burns, pinch hitter for the prose
cution and who has been promised i'm
munity for turning States evidence.
yesterday stuck to his story OF the
plan to throw the series under a
sharp cross examination although he
became confused regarding Some de-
tails given in direct examination.
When Burns steps from the witness
stand today a legal battle is anticipat-
esf before the next witnesses are plac-
ed on the stand. The State is expect
ed to make a desperate effort 10 have
the alleged confessions of Cicotte. Will
liams and Jackson, former White Sox
players introduced. while the defense
will oppose such testimony. In these
alleged confessions the players tell OF
receiving money TO throw the series.
On a decision on this question will
probably depend the usefulness as
States witnesses of Hartley Repiogie.
former assistant States attorney, who
had charge OF the first grand jury
baseball investigation, and Harry
Bingham. foreman of that grand jury.
which heard the alleged confessions
of the players.
A battle as 70 whether these men
can tell what transpired secretly be-
fore this grand jury, is expected. Rep
logic. however, may be able TO tell
what Cicotte, Jackson and Williams
told him before entering tn. grand
jury room, even IL the grand jury
evidence is barred.
Bill Donovan, manager Of the Phila-
deiphia Nationals. is here 10 testify
in the case and may be heard today.
Arnold Rothstein, who was men
toned in Burns testimony as one OF
the conspirators TO throw the series.
has expressed desire for an oppor-
tunity to be heard and may be on
the stand before the trial ends.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-21
SAFETY DEPARTMENT
|. MAY CALL A HALT ON
BOXING BOUTS HERE
Have Become So Numerous Di-
rectors Fear Law is Being
Violated.
LEGAL OPINION is SOUGHT

The fate of 5oxinr bouts in this
city hangs ir the balance.
The Directors Of Public Safety on
next Tuesday will likely decide
whether or not boxing bouts will be
permitted to be held in the city in the
future. AT opinion will be presented at
the meeting from City Solicitor Sat
terthwaite. He would not disclose the
opinion, when spoken to today, but il
is understood that ii centers about
whether the bouts being held in this
city are boxing matches or prize
nights.
He is understood 70 have clearly
defined. in his opinion. ths difference
between a boxing match and a prize
fight A prize Tight is largely de-
termined by the manner in which il is
held. whether OF not prize is Of
fered and If there Is any intent to
do bodil. harm. There seems TO be
some opinion in the city that some
Of the bouts being held would come
under the definition of prize fight.
1t is said that the point at issue Is
not one OF law. but one OF fact, and
that the Directors OF Public Safety
will have 10 consider il from that view
point
The boxing matches which have
been held in the city recently have
been attracting much attention from
the lovers Of the sport and there have
been more bouts than for a long time.
II is understood that the increase in
the number Of bouts recently is one
thing that Is responsible for the matter
being brought up and questioned at
this time.
When asked about the matter today
superintendent Of Police Black said
that mt the meeting Of the Direc-
tors Of Public Safety last Tues
day permit was granted TO the Key
stone Field Club to hold boxing bouts
In Pythian Castle tomorrow night, but
the club was informed that no more
permits would he issued until the mat
ter had been settled by an opinion
from the city solicitor.
Samuel Is. Smith. president of the
Directors Of Public Safety said that
the matter had been referred to the
city solicitor 10 determine whether or
not the Department Of Public Safety
had the right 10 grant permits al
lowing boxing matches.
1t is understood that no complaints
have been made recently about the
bouts being held. but il said that the
increasing number is what prompted
the Department OF Public Safety to
call halt.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-21
MRS. c. A. GILBERT
DIES VERY SUDDENLY
Wife of Former Pastor of Hill
crest Church and Daughter
of Edward Berry.

Word has been received in this city
of the sudden death. yesterday. at
Fairmount, West Virginia, OF Helen
Dickinson, Gilbert, wife of Rev. Clar-
ence A. Gilbert. and only daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Berry Of GIL
North Fra nlSlin street. Mrs. Gilbert
died shortly after o'clock yesterday
morning at Cooks Hospital, F'airmont,
following an operation resulting in the
prenaatur. birth OF a child.
Mrs. Gilbert, who was in her twenty
fourth year. was i'll ,nly for p few days
and prior to her admittance TO the
hospital had been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. Il. Moore of Feirmoat. Ac-
cording TO information received toSay
at the home of Mrs. Giibert'g parents,
the child. girl. was born at o'clock
yesterday morning. One and a half
hours later the mother died rs a result
Of the operation. The baby girl is still
alive and physicians have every hope
cf saving it's life.
Both Rev. and Mrs. Gilbert left this
city two weeks ago for Virginia and in
a letter received only two days ago,
II was stated to be the intention Of
the couple to return home tomorrow
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Berry, in a
telegram from her son-in-law, was in
formed Of the sad news.
Funeral services will be heic from
the home of her parents. GIL North
Franklin street, Saturday afternoon at
2.30 o'clock. Special services will also
be conducted at Harrison Street M. T..
Church at 3 o'clock. Interment will
b. made in Siiverbrook cemetery.
News of the marriage of Mr.. Gil
bert and Miss Berry did not become
known until few weeks ago, when
MIR. Gilbert voluntarily went to Rev.
Robert Watt. district superintendent
Of the NJ. Z. conference and asked to
be relieved of his charge at Hillcrest
and nearby churches. News of the
marriage came in announcements
which the parents of Mrs. Gilbert
made.
According to the records OF tho Will
rington NJ. K. conference. Mr.. Gil
bert was admitted to the conference
when it met at Crisfeld. Md, last
April. and at that time, il was thought
that he was single man. When news
of his marriage which. it is said, took
place some time last summer, became
known, he asked to be relieved of his
charge.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-21
IRISH ARE STILL
ANXIOUS FOR PEACE
DESPITE IMPASSE
Hope They May Find in Pro-
posals Nucleus for Further
Negotiations.
LONDON IS ALSO STIRRED

By Associated Press TO Every Evening
The conversations between Mr..
Lloyd George and Eannon do Valera,
from which it was hoped the basis for
an Irish peace conferences might
emerge, have been terminated for the
present, without that objective hav-
ing been attained
At the final meeting Of the British
prime minister and the Irish RepubIf-
can leader today, Mr.. Lloyd George
submitted definite proposals which
were represented as the cor efdered
judgment Of himself and his Cabinet
as constituting suitable ground for a
full fedged peace pariey. based upon
his interviews Of the past week with
Mr. dc Valera and Sir James Craig,
the Ulster premier.
These proposals, it is learned. com
prised less than ten articles.
Whether they met with a fat re-
lection by the Irish Republican lead
er or were taken by MIN without COM
rnent for review By himself md his
colleagues in Dublin, in the hore they
might contain the nucleus for nego-
tiations was concealed by the joint
communique issued after the meeting,
This read.
Mr. Lloyd George and Mr.. De Va
lera had a further conversation al
ii.36 o'clock this morning. lasting
about an hour. The basis for a fur
ther conference has not yet been
found. Mr.. de Valera has arranged
to return To Ireland tomorrow and
to communicate with Mr.. Lloyd
George again after further discussion
with his colleagues"
II required much time for the con-
ferees TO draw UP the conr1unIdue is
sued by agreement after the meeting
and this caused considerable COM
ment being interpreted as indicating
anxiety by both sides to avoid a
breach in the peace attempt or 70 con-
ceaI the. fact if an impasse had al
ready occurred. After the previous
Downing Street interviews between
Lloyd George and de Valera, only a
few minutes were required 20 draft
these announcements.
Mr.. de Valera and his colleagues.
after their return 70 Irish head
quarters expressed their anxiety for
the attainment OF peace, despite what
is az least the temporary impasse
reached
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-21
TARIFF BILL SURE
T0PASS HOUSE, BUT
FACES HARD FIGHT
Hot Discussion Over Oils and
Dyes Expected to Mark the
Final Debate.
PUT TO VOTE LATE TODAY
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Washington, July 2i.-The end of
| the tariff fight In the House was due
today. A vote on the Fordney bill
was scheduled for late in the day with
passage regarded as assured In view
OF the heavy Republican majority
which thus far has supported the
measure as whole. There were pros
poets of bitter last ditch fight, how
ever. over some of the contested sec
tions of the bill Whether hides and
long staple cotton shall carry tax
and petroleum shall be free, as pre-
viously voted in committee of the
whole and whether the government
shall employ a three-year embargo
against dye importations were aues-
tions to be voted on finally.
The House yesterday killed pro-
posed tariff on shoes and other leather
goods which would have offset the in
crease In the price of raw products
cccasioned by the duty on hides. No
further action can be taken on that
under the special rule. and the free
hide advocates expect to reverse the
action which put tariff on hides
A fight over the oil and dye para
graphs was expected by leaders on
both sides. The ways and means COM
mittee provision on dye control was
previously sustained by the House by
only a narrow margin. and representa-
tive Frear. of Wisconsin. a Republican
member of tn. committee who was
prepared TO wage new fight against
ii. said he hoped OF success on a record
vote.
Defeat Of the oil tax by the House.
sitting as a committee of the whole,
was regarded as somewhat decisive
and to restore II to It's place on the
dutiabie list would require the chang
ing of many votes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-21
WILL FIGHT
TO GET HIS MAN FOR
DRY" DIRECTOR
Bennett is His Choice and
Benefits Name is Still With
Appointing Power.
BALL is STILL FOR ELLIOTT

Special Dispatch From Every Evening s
Washington Correspondent.
Washington, July Ex-senator Ball
has decided to play a lone hand in the
fight for prohibition director for Della
ware. as he failed to receive the CO.
opera ton of Representative Layton in
the matter. The Senator had hoped
and expected that DIR. Layton. upon
his return to Washington from his
home county of Sussex. would join
him in recommending Robert q. Ell
lott of Seaford for director. but the
doctor. it seems, had no such idea.
and the Senator had to assume all
the responsibility for the candidacy
Of Elliott.
When apprised of the fact that
Senator Ball had taken the bit in his
mouth and run away with the job,
DIR. Layton said he was not at all
surprised. as he had expected this tc
he the result. However. he said that
Roy Benefits name. first recommend
ed and first presented to the COM
missioner of internal revenue, wes still
before the commissioner with the full.
complete and emphatic Endorsement of
lDt 1pIlEI tSSkiltl iBotfi AfCtbNdAfs anu
the appointment was made.
Information is to ths effect that
Commissioner Blair has given assur-
ance that the appointment of d.
rector for Delaware will not be made
until Representative Caleb II. Layton
has had a hearing in behalf Of his
candidate. Roy Bennett.
No doubt DR.. Layton will make his
plea on the ground that he represents
Just as many people in Congress as
Senator Ball does-the same people
and the same interests--and that he
should have part in handing out the
patronage
1t will probably be contended by DR..
to do with this appointment. as that
body does not confirm it, the Delaware
Congressman ought to have as much
to say about il as a Delaware Senator
In fact, the Congressman may say
with considerable pith and point, that
he alone represents the whole state
of Delaware in the House of Repre-
sentatives, while Senator Ball shares
with Senator du Pont the honor of
representing the State in the Senate.
All these things. and probably more.
the Delaware Congressman will likely
tell Commissioner Blair when he
makes his plea for Rennett.
In the meantime it may be assured
that Senator Ball viii he husiiy eagss-
ed in patching up all the weak places
in his case. for he no doubt feels
that he cannot afford TO lose this
fight.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-21
BRIDGES THWARTED IN
ATTEMPT TO SHOOT
Admitted He Had Designs on
Man He Accused of Wreck
ing His Home.

Barely prevented from shooting a
man he accused of having improper
relations with his wife, George Bridges
was arrested and arrsigned in Munich
pal Court today on a charge of carry
ing concealed deadly weapons. Judge
Hastings continued the ease until to-
morrow and ordered Bridges to furnish
500 bail.
According to John b. Stradley of
b2f French street. the man accused by
Bridges, the latter entered poolroom
at Fourth and French streets last
night. He stood around a few minutes.
walked to the cigar counter and then,
suddenly turning toward Stradley.
drew a revolver from his pocket.
Stradley wrestled with Bridges, who
is of slight build and wrested the
revolver from his hand.
Why didn't yoI shoot this man?'
inquired Judge Hastings.
He grabbed the gun first" Bridges
frankly stated. That rna.l HIS broken
up my home and when / saw my son
with him in the poolroom / just went
crazy"
You're liable to get into serious
trouble by such actions the judge
warned.
Assistant City Solicitor Green stated
that the man had securued divorce
from his wife on grounds of improper
relations with Stradley.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-21
CITY COURT CASES.

Charged with speeding on Orange
street on July 3, by James Tigani.
with whom he had a quarrel. Clarence
+. Johnson was dismissed in Munici-
pal Court today.
AS the prosecuting witness was un-
able to recognize the man, A nolle
prosequi was entered in the case Of
Samuel Swiggett, charged with stab
bing Joseph Martin.
A noile prosequi was entered ia the
case Of Harry He'll. charged with
breach Of the peace, when the COM
niainant failed To appear.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-21
WORLD ASKED TO SAVE
STARVING RUSSIANS
BY Associated Press.

By asSDtiatrp 1fPNSs
Paris. July 2is--An appeal adj
dressed to all nations In the
world asking that they organize
To provide immediate aid for
millions of Russians now suf-
fering from famine in the re-
gion OF the yolga river and ter
ritory to the southwest" was
issued last night by the evecu-
tive committee OF the Russian
Constituent Assembly.
The appeal says that within
this territory, which lis greater
than that Of France and Ger
many combined, millions Of Rus
slams are facing starvation, while
their government is totally un-
able to render assistance Of any
kind.
latest reports fon this re-
gion reaching the committee
say that epidemic diseases are
rapidly getting beyond con-
trol and that IL relief is not
Immediately provided another
serious European menace is i'm
minent.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-21
GENERAL FARM CREDITS
BEFORE CONGRESS BODY

Washington. July 21.-The joint
congressional commission of agri-
cultural inquiry announced its de-
cision today to take up the general
question of agricultural credit, in
Guiding the policy adopted by the
federal reserve board and its effects on
farmers.
John Skelton Williams. former
comptroller OF the currency. viii be
heard next Tuesday as the first wit
ness. Members Of the federal reserve
board also will appear.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-21
CHILE TO ELRCTRIFY ROAD.
WIN Spend si,000,000 with Westing.
honse on State Line

By Associated Press tc Every Evening
Pittsburg July q. Electrlfieation of
the state railroad connecting Santi-
ago and Valparaiso. Chile. will be
done BY the Westinghouse Electric
and Manufacturing Company u Pitts
burg. at an expenditure of between
SO .000. 600 and $4,000 900. according To
information received here today. Il.
NJ. Herr. president Of the company,
said that electrical apparatus would
be made in the company's factories
here and installed by engineers and
workmen sent from Pittsburg
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-21
"CIOCkING THE PONIES
NEW WORK FOR WOMEN
BY Associated Press.

ps AsbtSiAtfU BTtss.
Yonkers, N. Y. July al
Some patrons of the Empire
City race track. while admit
ting the. equality OF the sexes
in voting and the like. arc never
theless amazed that a courag-
eour young woman has turned
her attention to "clocking the
ponies
Early each day for the last
week. equipped with a stop
watch. pad, pencil and field
glasses. she has stationed her
self at the head OF the stretch
well out OF sight and recorded
the workouts faithfully.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-21
JAPAN TO TAKE PART
IN ARMS CONF FERENCE

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Toxic, July 20.-The japanese Cab
met, the Nichi Nichi shimbun says to-
day, has decided to participate in the
proposed Washington conference with
a general program Of not discussing
questions offecting sovereign rights Of
participants and also not to discuss
the Shantung and Yap questions.
which il is held were decided by the
Parts peace conference.