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Evening journal., 1921-04-12
MEXICO WON'T
SEIZE Lands
u. S. Wins Diplomatic
Fight With Obregon
Government
HAD PROTESTED
APPROPRIATION

WASHINGTON. April - Omitted
Press) The United States has won
in an important diplomatic fight
with the Obregon government OF
Mexico. according 10 state Depart
ment advices today. II was learned
that the State Department had pro-
tested to the Mexican government
against steps TO appropriate valuable
American farming land in that coun-
try for division among Mexican
peasants.
Secretary OF State Hughes has
been advised by American charge
d'affaires Summerlin in Mexico City
that Obregon had given assurances
that no American or other foreign
property would be disturbed in this
proposed appropriation Of land.
The assurances were not given 20
Summerlin himself but were made
to another foreign diplomat In Mex
Continued on Page Fourteen),
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
WILSON Liner
RIDES ATLANTIC
Officials With Party on lO2-
Hour Trip From
Florida
THROUGH STORM
WITHOUT MISHAP

Making the trip Of more than
1000 nautical miles without a stop.
the City Of Philadelphia OF the VIII
son Line. arrived in Wilmington
Sunday from Tampa. Florida. The
City OF Philadelphia left Tampa. the
west coast Of Florida. Wednesday
afternoon at 40 o'clock and docked
here al 7.4O O'Clock Sunday night.
completing the run in exactly 1O2
hours
Although built for river traffic. the
vessel showed its sturdy construc-
tion by taking the high seas Of the
Atlantic without a mishap. The en-
gine ran smoothly through the en-
tire trip despite some rough weather
encountered.
Captain Horace Wilson. one OF the
directing heads of the company,
made the voyage and stated that 1t
was thoroughly enjoyed by every one
CONTINUED on page 1A
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
DELAWARE GRANGE
TO HEAR LECTURE
speciai to the Evening Journal.

Special TO The Evening Journal.
NEWPORT. April 12.-Delaware
Grange held its weekly business
meeting in Red Mems Hall last eve
ming.
At the meeting Of the Grange on
Aprn 25, there will be lecture and
lantern slides on club work. T. T.
Martin Of Delaware College will give
the lecture.
A communication was received
from Jacob n. Roosa, master Of the
state Grange. requesting the mem
bers TO make donations TO the Near
East Relief work.
Mrs. r. C.. Snyder who attended
the meeting OF the Kent County Po-
mona Grange held al Smyrna. last
week. gave an interesting report Of
the meeting.
Mrs. Snyder announced that there
would be a street carnival In New
port in the near future for the bene-
fit Of the playground, and stated that
various organizations Of the town
were taking charge OF a booth. The
Grange has this matter under con-
sideration. but no definite action was
taken.
During the lecturers hour, there
was a reading by Mrs. r. c. Snyder.
and music by the Grange.
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
TARIFF BILL
FORFARMERS
IS CERTAINTY
Emergency Agricultural Act
Through House by Thurs
day, Leaders Say
SOLDIERS BONUS
BILL SEEMS DEAD

WASHINGTON. April II Omitted
Press THE Farmers tariff pro
gram Of the new Congress got well
under way today.
The emergency bill. protecting
" heat. wool. meat and other agri-
cultural products from foreign COM
petition was reported from commit
tee. II will pass the House Wed
nesday. Chairman Fordney predict
ed. Republican Floor Leader Mon
dell named Thursday as the time
limit.
Farmers. first TO get what they
want at this session, will soon be
demanding defeat OF other proposals
with as much vigor as they sought
tariff protection. It was believed
here
The suggested sales tax. 70 be con-
sidered soon by the Senate finance
Continued on PAGE Ten.)
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
GRADED UNION TALKS
BIBLE GEOGRAPHY

More than 40 members Of the
New Castle County Graded Sunday
school Union attended the monthly
meeting Of he body held last even
ing in West Presbyterian Church.
Miss Grace Baird, president OF the
union, presided. The devotional
service was led by Harry +. Link.
Progress was reported in all lines
Of work.
The speaker OF the evening was
Miss Ceridwin Samuel. who had as
her subject. THE Geography Of the
Bible" Following her paper, Miss
Samuel led the round table dis
cussion.
The next meeting Of the union will
be held on May i'm West Presby-
byterian Church when Mrs. Fran
els Il. Mccoy, county secretary. will
discuss her trip to the summer sun
day school conference, held in north
ern New York.
Evening journal., 1921-04-12

WASHINGTON. April IL CUnited
Prcss) Congress should adopt a
resolution declaring peace with Ger
many without further delay, Prcsi-
dent Harding recommended In his
first message TO Congress today. Such
action could In no sense be con-
strucd as desertion OF the Allies.
At the same time the President
made plain his belief that the league
OF nations Il dead.
Measures OF lower taxes and lower
retail prices were the outstanding
features Of his recommendation for
dealing with domestic problems.
The pcacc resolution. Harding cx-
planned. should undertake to do no
more than declare n state OF pcace
and must put no difficulty in the way
Of the collection OF rcparatiOns or
the restoration OF war torn Europe.
Turning his back completely ON
the League OF Nations. the executive
reafirmed his allegiance 20 the ideal
Of world association OF nations. But
this p~chiVas iuusf ~ .selibcrnUcly
considered. he added. and he prom
ised TO invite the adviccs OF the Sem
ate when he feels the time 10 act
has come.
In the existing league Of nations.
world governing with its super-pow-
ers, this republic will have no part"
ne said. There can be no misin-
l terpretation and there will be no be-
trayal Of the deliberate expression OF
the American people in the recent
election.
In rejecting the league cove
nant." he said later In his address,
1--WE make no surrender OF our hope
and aim for an association TO pro-
mote peace in which we would most
heartily join"
Turning to the question Of i'm
mediate peace. the President said
that the United States alone Of the
Allies and associated powers con-
tinues in technical state OF war.
This condition ought not to be
permitted to continue" he said. ITO
establish the state Of technical peace
without delay, / should approve a
declaratory resolution by Congress
to that effect. with the qualifications
essential TO protect all our rights"
President Harding argued against
including in the resolution any dec
laration OF future policy toward Eu-
Continued on Page Ten)
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
MAY ARREST
AUTOIST Who
KILLED GIRL
Police Think They Know
Who Ran Down Miss
Wilson
CLUE TO DEATH Is
FOUND ON TURNPIKE

The city detective bureau. It was
stated at noon today, has succeeded
in locating the car which ran down
and killed Miss Wilson. The alleged
owner and driver Of the car is a
we'll known business man, IL Is said.
-he detectives have also secured the
names Of the occupants Of the car,
two Of whom are women, It was in
timated.
Attorney General Townsend spent
considerable time Monday afternoon
and this morning working in con-
junction with the city and state
detective departments In the inves-
tigation Of the automobile accident
which resulted in the death Of Miss
Wilson.
This morning. Mr.. Townsend said:
Continued on Page Tenl
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
WILLIAMS SONS
NOW INDICTED
Nationwide Hunt on For
More Death Farm" AL
legged Slayers
GRAND JURY AFTER
OTHER MURDERERS
MONTICELLO

MONTICELLO. Ca, April -.
Omitted Press)-A nationwide
search was instituted today for HUI
land. Marvin and Leroy Williams,
sons Of John s. Williams. proprietor
OF the Jasper county death farm"
following their indictment by the
Jasper county grand jury in con-
nection with the wholesale staying
Of Negroes on and near their fathers
plantation.
Governor Dorsey will be asked to
offer a reward for their arrest So
licitor General Boyle Campbell an
nounced.
The three have been missing since
the arrest Of their father. None at
tended their fathers trial when he
was convicted and sentenced to life
Imprisonment
A total OF 10 murder indictments
Continued on Page Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
SON, jailed,
WILL TESTIFY
FOR FATHER
F. G. Cole, Convicted Re-
cOrder, to be Defense
Witness in COnspir-
acy Case
COURT RULES CASE
MUST GO TO JURY

When the trial Of william G. Cole.
Harry Fennimore and Walter Bah
cock. charged with conspiracy in
connection with the alleged misap-
priation Of fees of the Recorder Of
Deeds Office, Philip l. Garrett.
counsel for Cole. and J. Frank Ball.
counsel for Fennimore and Babcock.
made a motion for binding instruc-
tion for the acquittal Of the defend
ants.
After hearing the argument on the
motion, the court, after retiring 10
their chamber for a few minutes.
denied the motion.
Mr. Ball contended that the State
had failed to prove any combina-
tion 10 do any unlawful act TO en-
bezzle or TO defraud. He pointed
out that the States testimony show
ed only that the talks that Furman
G. Cole had with different ones OF
the defendants in full view OF every
one in the office; that the testim ony
failed 10 show that their was any
unit Of action 10 embezzle or de-
CONTINUED on Page Ten)
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
BERLIN MAY
HELP FRANCE
TO REBUILD
New ReparatiOn Offer,
However, Likely to Force
Won SimOns Out
THINK HE YIELDS
TOO MUCH TO ALLIES

BERLIN. April u Omitted Press)
New German proposals for the
payment Of reparations will include
an offer TO rebuild devastated France
with French labor and German ma
terials. il was learned today
Foreign Minister Won Simons has
returned from Switzerland and his
plans were 10 be laid before the
cabinet Immediately.
Both Won Simons and Chancellor
Fehrenbach are under fire as a re-
suit Of the reparation negotiations.
They are criticised by many who
wish an agreement TO be reached
Immediately and fought by others
who think Won Simons yields toe
much TO the Allies. His position is
precarious.
It was believed both he and
Fahrenbach may be forced from Of
fee.
Won Simon's new scheme was said
10 be less Objectionable TO party
leaders than his Swiss interviews in
dicated II was believed they vii
be submitted to the Allied repara
tions commission by unofficial bear
ers.
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
EMPEROR ALONE
IN HOUR OF GRIEF

DOORN. April 10 Omitted Press)-
The German flag flew at half-mast
over Doorn Castle today as members
OF the Hohenzollern family gathered
for the funeral Of the Ex-Empress
Auguste Victoria.
The crown prince reached here
from his asylum at Weirengen. The
ex-emperor remained within doors.
He was said 10 have isolated him
self and to be showing signs OF the
deepest mourning.
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
J. F. BURKE OUT FOR
TAX COLLECTOR

James F. Burke. OF the Third
Ward. has announced himself a can
didate for the Democratic nomina-
ton for Collector Of Taxes in the
southern district He lives at GA
West Fourth street and is well
known among Democrats OF the dis
trict, in which he has lived all his
life. John 1. Dolan. the present Tax
Collector, is a candidate for renom-
ination.
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
MAKES SURVEY
OF fruit Loss
Dean McCue Goes on IN
spection Trip Down the
State Today
FREEZE DOES
MORE DAMAGE

Dean Charles A. McCue, director
Of the Delaware College Experi-
mental Station. went down the State
today to make a survey Of the dam
age to the fruit crop by the snow
and freeze Sunday night and the
freeze last night. In discussing the
matter last night, Dean McCue said
in his opinion definite results as 20
damage 10 the various fruit crops
would not be known for a day or so
and much depended on the weather
| last night in the fruit belt
While II is maintained by some
/ that last nights freeze was sure 20
do equally as much damage as the
| storm Of sunday night others say
/ that the wind and sun yesterday dried
] the blossom and buds 70 such an
CONTINUED on page I'D
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
SMILE AWHILE

NEW YORK-Nathan Simon
mistook John Litzinger's fivver
for his own hut was half way To
Boston before he discovered Il.
TclcphOning disclosed both ma
chimes worked better for their
new masters. They swappcd.
NEW NORK-Pinchcd for the
second time within a few hours.
John Stcngler. bartender. who
had Just "set one up" for Pa
trolman John Henncssy. declar-
ed; ''The meanest cop i'm New
York. that's you"
CHICAGO caught her
raiding my trousers" Charles
Stein told Jim Hayes after hts
wife testified he threw her out Of
the house i'm her nightic. Fifty
and costs for Stein.
CHICAGO-Amcrican soldiers
who served overseas have
launched the military order Of
coolies" The first scratch will
be held soon.
DETROIT - Walter Byron's
snorcs cost him SIS. He went
home late at night. got i'm the
wrong house and went TO sleep.
The Iandlady heard him and had
him arrested. Judge made him
pay for his lodging.
Evening journal., 1921-04-12

WASHINGTON. April 12-tUnited
Pressl The only "ailment' that real
beer will cure is thirst" prominent
physicians have advised Congress
man 4. J. Volstcad. father Of the
famous dry regulation act bearing
his name.
Manufacture Of real beer. as con-
tcmpiated under the ruling Of form
er Attorney General Palmer is un-
necessary the physicians wrote Vol
stead
Malt liquors never have been list
ed In the United States pharmacopia
as official medicinal remedies" the
statement declared. They serve
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
COLD KILLS
ALL FRUITS
Growers Agree Apple,
Peach, Pear and Grape
Crops Are Dead
WHEAT, ALFALFA
ALSO DAMAGED

Special TO The Evening Journal
DOVER. April 12.-Fruit grow
ers say today that the peach. apple,
pear and grape crops. are entirely
destroyed as result Of added frost
last nirth and this morning.
Large grape growers near Dover
after another examination Of their
vineyards today. say, they are sure
the crops are destroyed. the vines In
many instances appearing as though
they had been burned.
a. c. Massey. Ed Willim. b. b.
CONTINUED on Page Ten)
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
''ThHst" Only Disease Beer
viii Cure, Physicians Say

no medical purpose which cannot be
satisfactorily met In other ways and
that without the danger Of cultivat-
ing the beverage use OF an alcoholic
liquor"
Among the signers are Or. Eugene
Lyman Fish. medical director OF the
Life Extension Institute, New YORK .
DR. John Dodson. Dean OF the Rush
Medical College. Chicago; DR.. David
Murray Crane. University Of Michi-
gan: DR. John Hertland. Johns Hop
kins University and a hundred 9TH
ers representing numerous univers-
tiles hospitals and many branches
OF medical Jurisprudence.
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
5TH CO. N. G. D.
IN FEDERAL SERVICE

The fifth company OF the Della
ware National Guard is now a Fed
eral arm. having been mustered into
Federal service at the State Armory
last night. Captain Robert ID. Kel-
ton, is in command. with John J.
Lanerty as first lieutenant, and
Joseph c. Mclaughlin, as second
lieutenant. The company has per-
sonnel Of 55 members
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
BISHOP COOK AT EAsTON.

The Rt Rev. Philip Cook, Bishop
OF the Episcopal Diocese Of Della
ware. delivered the sermon last night
at the Southern Convocation OF the
Diocese OF Easton, In ST. Andrews
Church. Princess Anne. Md. The
convocation which ends today is one
OF the largest ever held by the Eas-
ton Diocese.
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
ALFRED G. MOORE
NEW CITY SEALER

Alfred c. Moore, Lower Oak
street. was appointed as sealer OF
weights and measures for this coun-
ty by Governor Denney yesterday.
lie succeeds Walter T. Sillitoe.
Mr. Moore is a lifelong Republi-
can and is president OF the Eleventh
Ward Republican Club. He is a
patternmaker by trade and was in
the employ Of the DUPONT Company
until he was laid of some time ago
when work became slack.
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
MEN TO PRESENT
GRANGE PROGRAM
sneclnl ID The Evenlng Ionrnal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
STANTON, April 12.-At a meet
ing Of Diamond State Grange, in
stanton Hail last evening the com
mittee in charge Of tho Bake which
was recently held reported having
made S32.
on next Monday evening. the men
Of the Grange will entertain the wo-
men. and have prepared a special
program for the evening. All Of
fees will be filled by men.
Members OF this grange will at
tend the meeting of Delaware
Grange on April 25th. at which time
there will be an illustrated lecture
on Club Work.
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
GRoCERs AT CONVENTION.

Four local wholesale grocery
houses will be represente at the fif-
teenth annual convention OF the
Wholesale Grocers' Association. in
Atlantic City. tomorrow and Thurs
day. These are the William ID. Null
lin Company. William B. Megear.
Reeves. Parvin and Company, and
}. ID. Sisler Company.
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
MORAL CLEAN
FOR new CASTLE
Civic Club Finds Depravity
in Some Sections of
City
MEN AND WOMEN
JOIN IN CRUSADE
stan Correspondent.


NEW CASTLE. April 12.-At the
request Of Prof. Henry Handy Hay
chairman OF the committee on sani-
tation and law enforcement. a spe-
cial meeting Of tho New Castle Civic
Club has been called by Andrew
Eliason. president, for Saturday eve
ming in the parish house Of I'm
manuel Episcopal Church. This
committee has been making an in
vestigation OF the condition Of the
town from both a sanitary and
moral point OF view, and will report
the findings at Saturday nights
meeting.
For several months the New Cas-
tie Century Club. the women's civic
organization, has been declaring the
town unsanitary. and has been fight
ing against the moral depravity al
legged in several sections Of the city.
continued on page 40
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
MusrAKE IN PRICE or HAM

Through a typographical error in
I n advertisement OF Herman
Glanding. 6l5-l7 King street appear
ing in The Evening Journal OF last
night sliced boiled ham was adver-
tised for today at 25 cents a pound.
The correct price should be So cents
a mound
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
Weep. Girls. Weep 9!

CHICAGO. April 70 Omitted
Press. )-Girls. IL you would
have beautiful sparkling eyes
just sit down and have a good
weep at least once a week.
This Is the advice given to-
day by Madame Louise, famed
beauty expert.
Wv eping in moderation
strengthens the eyes. said
Madame Louise. Tears have ma
tural cleansing powers and inn
part a charming luster TO the
orbs."
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
80 WATER TOR DEIINQUENTs

This week is the last that de-
linquent water renters have 20 pay
their arrearages. II the water rent
is not paid by Monday the Board Of
Water Commissioners will order the
water shut on.
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
Mrs AMI JoHNsoN DEAD.

Mrs. Amy Johnson, wido" OF Oap-
tain Thomas johnson, who was sn-
perintendent OF the Harlan plant
when IL was known as the hariAn
and Hollingsworth Corporation. died
AZ Edgemore, Va, yesterday. sne
,yas in her eighty ninth year. The
body will be brought 70 Wiiminston
on Thursday and inferred In WIZ
mineton and Brandywine cemetery
after services in the cemetery chapel
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
CITY ~ SHOWS
$4,000 DEFICIT
Financial Statement Made
Public in Interest of
Campaign
HOPE TO BENEFIT
MANY MORE GIRLS

In connection with the financial
campaign now under way bv the
Young womans Christian Associa-
tion to raise $4,000 for the benefit
Of the young women Of the city. the
association manifested a desire yes
terday TO acquaint the public with
the actual cost OF operating the as
sociation. together with the receipts
accruing therefrom. which, II asserts
shows the necessity OF the campaign
al this time.
The statement issued is as follows.
General expense. which in
cludcs administration. or Of
fec expense. educational and
religious work Industrial and
girls work. travellers aid.
Wollaston Hall, Holiday
House. and quota for support
Of National Board. ........... Si9,644 nO
Cafeteria expense ............ lal $4,000
Total ......................sisi $1,000
Gross Receipts
Annual subscriptions, member
ship dues. board Of girls at
Wonaston Hall and Holiday
House .-.ssss... e-tittW
From cafeteria ........l36.62o -. al, ~
Deficit .............s.s. -. .f-.,-N
The above statement shows that a
very important part of the support
| OF the association is from the cafe
Continued on PAGE Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
ronANrs TENLPERATTRE

At The Evening Journal Office.
500 A. Mo 1901 p. NJ. 54
1000 a. NJ. so 100 p. NJ. 90
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
LOST AND FOUND.

I OST- BOSTON BULL TERRIER,
/ hrindle aud white. Reward II re
a. ned Co SOS W. Eighth ST. Phone ''Ai-
apri2-it.
(Conlinued on Page Sixteen)
Evening journal., 1921-04-12

Safe Milk means healthy children.
Can 1870 or 1541. The Glover Dairy
Company.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
sun AND TIDE.

Hleh water. 2.45 A. NJ $40 p. NJ.
Low water 1920 A. NJ. 1O.4O p. NJ.
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
HARDING URGES PEACE WITH GERMANY;
BELIEVES LEAGUE OF NATIONS is DEAD
PRESIDENT IN HIS FIRST
MESSAGE TURNS BACK ON
ElNTANGLMC WORLD PACT

Tells Congress mme-
ddte Peace With Ber-
lin Does Not Mean
Desertion of Allies.
Is Ready to Talk
NetU Association of
Nafons-Urges Re
lief From Burden
some TdreS-AgdinSt
Excess Profits Lar0
WOULD BE FAIR
TO BUSINESS
Evening journal., 1921-04-12
THE WEATHER

Fair and warmer tonight and We'd
nesday; moderate northwest shift
ing to southwest winds.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-07
CHICAGO GRAINS
AND PROVISIONS

Chicago. Ill. May 6,-AnIiefy over
the crop outlook in the southwest ana
in regard to scantirees of supplies At
terminal markets led to nov bulge
today in tho price OF wheat The finish
altho unsettled was to cents not
higher with May $L4s IA to $1-0 III
and July Si1T to S117 IA.
Corn gained IA to as cnnts - -
cents. oats SIS TO / cent. and PROVISIONS
10 cents to 50 cents.
Dry weather in Kansas and .3kta
homa, added to the misEfvinGs which
had been aroused by the meseASes
from field experts saying that thruout
large districts tho wheat crop looked
unhealthy and promised to become
worse. Tho bullish sentiment thus en-
gcpdcrcd, lifted the market to no for
May. rise OF more than IS cents n
bushcl compared with prices at one
time last week. Rapid fluctuations,
however. took place on today's ad
vance and there WAS considerable re-
actions in tho final half hour. gossip
being current that rural offerings had
increased somewhat and that export
demand had been checked.
Nevertheless tho greater paD OF the
days advance was held and the small
ness OF the visible supply continued to
attract notice.
Corn and oats derived most Of th~ir
strength from wheat. but attention
was also given to bullish reports con-
corning oats. on the other hand II
sae said Germany would buy Danu-
bian corn after May Is instead OF
American.
ward swing Of hoss and the markets
6or grain.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-05-07
EonEIGN ExCHANGE
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK

Chicago, May Seattle receipts : 900
beef steers and butchers she stock slow
steady to lac lower: choice 100 pound
steers. 1855; bulk beef steers 81 11sns. 50
fat cows and hoifcrs largely $500 90 :
other classes generally steady: bull,
largely sa.5omS,25, bulk calves to pack
ers Ss.50ma50.
Hogs receipts 5000: active. 10 to 20
cents higher than yesterdays average.
top. Ss.1s; bulk, 3s.25TS.10; pigs, % to
80 cents higher: bulk desirable around
$500.
Sheep receipts 1900; lambs strong 10
Is cents higher; sheep fully steady:
wooled lambs top. sli.4b: bulk. so. .6ou
1l.25: shorn top, ii0.io. bulk. 80. Sn6,
1925; o5 pound shcrn ycarlinrz, S,s
good native grrings, il1.5o.