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Evening journal., 1921-10-31
WEST YARD WRECK
TIES UP TRAFFIC

Derailment OF several cars OF an
American Railway Express Company
train at West. Yards, this city eaus-
ed the operating OF through north
and southbound trains over the main
line Of the Pennsylvania railroad on
a delayed schedule for twelve hours
Saturday afternoon and night and
yesterday morning.
The accident occurred at z.SO
o'clock Saturday. The train was
southbound. running on No. 4 track.
The derailed cars bolted over No 3
track. the main northbound track
leaving only one rail clear for traf-
fc Wrecking crews cleared the
tracks at an early hour yesterday.
The delay to traffic was aggra-
waited by the necessity Of operating
freight trains over the congested
rail TO avoid a ue-up. Most passen-
ger trains were running about TWEEN
~ minutes late. omcials OF the rail
road have not determined the cause
Evening journal., 1921-10-31

|. IS DUE TODAY
IN COMMONS
Sim Fein Believes Progress
Toward Peace Has Been
Made
TO VOTE ON GEORGE
CENSURE PROMPTLY

LONDON. oct. s1.-CU mite d
Press)-The House OF Commons will
render its verdict tonight on Prem
Ter Lloyd Georges conduct OF the
Irish peace negotiations.
The vote on resolution censuring
the government for alleged weak
ness in its attitude toward the Sim
Fein was scheduled for p. m
The Unionists were to open the
debate at o'clock and Lloyd
George was TO start speaking about
two hours later.
Although there appear 70 be every
assurance that the revolving union
lists could not muster more than 90
votes and would be overwhelmed by
the Lloyd George forces who would
be assisted by Liberals and Labor
ties. the rituation was regarded a.
highly important.
Considerable significance was at.
tached TO the possibility that a great
number OF Unionists would abstain
from voting on the resolution spon.
sored by their party unless th'
Premier gave definite assurance thai
/ Ulster would not be sacrificed.
Reports hive been circulated
widely that the Sim Fein are will
ng to trade allegiance for the coun
dies of Fermangah and Tyrone
should Lloyd George. in his speecl
reassure the Unionists that Ulster
would not be parttioned he woul,
Continued on PAGE Eight.
Evening journal., 1921-10-31
BULLETS FATAL
TO MR.. HEARNE
Middletown Lawyer Dies at
Hospital After Meningitis
Develops
SERVED EIGHT YEARS
AS FEDERAL AUDITOR

Edward d. Hearne, aged 90 years.
iav--or. of Middictown, formerly Of
Georgetown. died in the Delaware
Hospital at 10 o'clock this morning
OF meningitis. resulting from bullet
VIC lnds In the head. self-infiicted
Saturday a week ago In the home OF
his sister-in-law Miss Wilson. on
Main street IN Middletown. Hopes
for Mr.. Hearne's recovery we're en-
tertained until last Thursday, when
meningitis set I'm. One bullet had
iodged in the skull over the eye. and
the other In the brain. The positions
Of the bullets were such that their
removal was deemed unwise by the
attending physicians.
M. Hearne had been IN a highly
nervous condition for several months
and had been a sufferer from in
somnia-
Mr.. Hearne was well-known
Democrat and had many friends. He
served eight years under the Wilson
Administration as an auditor Of the
state Department at Washington
lie lived in Sussex county when ap-
Continued on Page Eighty
Evening journal., 1921-10-31
TRIES TOKILL
GIRL and SELF
Annie Smith Near Death,
Part Of Her Face Shot
Away
WATERS CUTS THROAT,
is UNDER ARREST

Special TO The Evening Journal.
DOVER. oct. s1.--Robert Waters,
Negro. following a quarrel with An
ME Smith. Negress. near Union NJ. f.
Church three miles west OF Wyom-
ing early this morning. is alleged TO
have shot the woman and then
siashed his own throat with a razor
The girl is in a precarious condition.
practically all her face below the
nose having been blown on by the
runshot wound. Waters is expected
10 recover. He Is under arrest
Dr. C. J. McCollum. OF Wyomins'
was summoned 20 the smith home
near Union Church and on arrival
there found the young girl with
practically all OF her face below the
nose shot away and IN a dying con
dition. Waters was upstairs with
his throat cut.
The man. Waters, admitted to the
physician that he and the girl had
had trouble for many weeks.
Another shooting was also re-
ported to the authorities here this
morning as having occurred near tho
railroad yesterday during a crap
game.
Evening journal., 1921-10-31
WANT ALL SILENT AT
SANE MINUTE NOV. II

WASHINGTON. oct. 81 Omitted
Press The two-minute silent trib-
ute in honor Of the unknown"
American soldier which President
Harding has asked the entire nation
20 give on November H. from noon
TO 1900 should occur throughout the
country on Eastern time. the United
Press was told today by the War De
partment. Adherence to one STAN
dard Of time is the only way Of maxi
ing the tribute simultaneously
throughout the entire country which
is desired the department said. Thus
people In the Central time zone will
stop work az IL o'clock their time,
those in the Mountain zone al 10
and those on the Pacific Coast at .
a. m.
Evening journal., 1921-10-31
COOLIDGE TELLS LEGION y. S. WON'T FORGET
PAYROLL BANDITS READYTO PLEAD GUILTY
BUSINESS
PAST CRISIS; THRIFT
SEEN, BANKERS SAY

j. W. Mitchell OF Toronto. said
Canada is coming through the de-
hation period most satisfactorily.
Eugene NJ. Stevens. Chicago. sees
a general improvement in business
conditions in the Middle West.
George W. Hodges. New York. sees
in the approaching limitations or
armament conference a big help 70
American business
IF the conference Is a success. 4"
he said today. "the result will be
very constructive for business"
The return OF normally In some
sections depends on the retailer, Is
the way Herbert p. Wright Of Kan
sas City views the situation.
The sooner the retailer realizes
he must take his medicine just as
the farmer has and adopts a sales
policy in accord with the demands
OF the buying public. the sooner
will conditions In all lines adjust
themselves. he said
Henry o. Thrall, Minneapolis. sees
a decided turn for the better. Buy.
ing IS good in the essentials. bui
there is not so great a demand foi
luxuries," he said.
Evening journal., 1921-10-31
DELAWARE MEN AT
LEGION CONVENTION

The Delaware delegation to the
American Legion convention at
Kansas City arrived there for the
preliminary meetings on Saturday
and Sunday.
The delegation consists OF Thom-
as W. Miller John ]. Dugan and
Henry C. Parker. delegates from
Wilmington; James Bice. delegate
from Dover; Earl Sylvester. dele
gate from Harrington.
In addition the following alter
mates are attending the convention;
DR.. Meredith 1. Samuel and Loander
Webb. Of Wilmington, and H c.
Mcsherry OF Dover.
Delaware's delegation while small
win take a prominent part In the
: proceedings. Colonel Thomas W
! Miller. being a member OF the ma
b tional executive committee. which
also meets in Kansas City. left FOR
that city from Boston after making
Ia speech before the Middlescx Club
I OF that city. II. c. McSherry OF
Dover. is a member Of the American
Legion Weekly Board. which will
also meet at Kansas City to decide
the future policy with regard to the
Legion's national publication. Cap
tain John Dugan is a member OF the
committee on credentials OF the con-
vention which will make up the pei -
manent roll Of delegates, and In adj
dition is assistant sergeant-at-arms
OF the convention. Captain Parker
as state adjutant Is also acting rs
secretary OF the Delaware delegati IA
ito the convention.
The Delaware State Commander,
Captain Harry J. Pettyjohn OF MI
ford, and Lieutenant-Governor J. d.
Bush. were prevented from attend
ing the convention by other business
Evening journal., 1921-10-31

NEW ORLEANS. oct 81 Omitted
Press). - American business has
passed the crisis; few disturbing fac
tors are seen on the horizon and the
nation is set for continued improve
ment in all lines.
This Is agreed by bankers from
all over the country, here for the
annual convention Of the Investment
Bankers Association OF America
There will be no boom say these
business men. Progress will be slow
but II will be assured.
An era OF thrift is returning. Peo-
pie are saving money despite de-
pressed conditions and are rapidly
abandoning the speculative enter
prises that held sway during the
war.
Without exception the bankers are
optimistic over the outlook
There is more smoke in Pitts
burgh now than at any time in the
last six months" declared John w
MacGregor. OF that city.
Il think I can safely say the worsi
is over,' said r. W. Cassett. OF
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1921-10-31
BANDIT PAIR
READY FOR
Law PENALTY
Wolfe and Mckinney Tell
Warden Plummer They
VIII Admit HOld-Up
TO FACE JUDGES
/. ON NEXT FRIDAY

Edwin F. Wolfe and Francis Nc
Kinney. who are held on charges OF
highway robbery. notified Warden
Plummer at the New Castle County
Workhouse. this morning that they
will plead guilty 20 the charges.
Wolfe and Mckinney. held up and
robbed Philip McRea. superintendent
OF the Christiana Mills. Jessup and
Moore Co.. Of s12,276. on october
20.
They will be brought into court
on next Friday, plead guilty day"
The men II Is said seem uncon-
cerned as 70 what sentence they will
get and seem TO think that as most
OF the stolen money has been recov-
cred they will get of easier.
Wolfe told Warden Plummer that
he Cwolfe) has Indian blood in him.
His mother he said. is a half-breed
Cherokee Indian.
Detective Kempski. who accom-
panied the officers 10 Richmond last
Thursday night returned to this
city yesterday.
The automobile purchased by
Wolfe and Mckinney was left ir
Washington and will be turned ovei
to the casually Company which hai
TO refund the stolen funds whicl
Continued on Page Eight.
Evening journal., 1921-10-31
WILSON SEEMS
BETTER TODAY
Grayson Says Former Presi-
dent Will Resume Rou-
tine Tomorrow
is SUBJECT
TO INDIGESTION

WASHINGTON. oct 3i.-CUnited
Press.)-Former President Wilson
appeared today to be making a good
recovery from an attack Of indiges-
ton and severe headaches which
has kept him in his bed for th'
last few DAYS. his physician. Rea
Admiral Cary T. Grayson said.
After an early call al the Wilson
home Grayson said the former Presi-
dent probably would be able TO sii
up considerably today. He expects
him 10 able to resume his usual
routine tomorrow.
The former President. Grayson
indicated. probably viii be able 10
keep an appointment scheduled for
tomorrow.
While Wilson's present illness is
not regarded as extremely serious by
his physician. his general condition
is such that he requires most care
ful attention and care. Ever since
he began TO make a general recov-
cry from the stroke which two years
ago affected one arm and made his
walking difficult. the former-P -Presi-
dent has been subject to attacks Of
Indigestion.
Mrs. Wilson Is working constantly
to prevent a recurrence OF the
stroke which interrupted the form
er Presidents work two years ago.
She spends many hours reading 70
him and in other ways fills the role
OF a trained nurse.
Wilson, according TO his close
Continued on Page Eight.
Evening journal., 1921-10-31
TWONEW Fire
engines MAKE
GOOD IN TEST.
VIII Likely be Accepted by
Department of Public
Safety Today
FIRE FIGHTERS TO
BE NAMED SOON

The Department OF Public Safety
will meet this afternoon TO receive
the report from the Insurance IN
derwriters' Association on the tests
made OF the two new fire engines
last Thursday It Is understood that
the engines proved satisfactory and
that they will be accepted by the
Department Of Public Safety this
afternoon and paid for.
President Smith, Of the depart
ment, this morning held a consulta-
ton with +. +. Croker regarding
fire matters.
The directors are planning 10 start
on the work OF selecting a perma-
nant list OF firemen just as soon as
Captain Umbekant. who is traing the
men. makes his report showing their
efficiency In the training school. The
rain this morning was not allowed
20 interfere with the school, the men
being given inside work
The Department OF Public SAFETY
Continued on Pago Eight)
Evening journal., 1921-10-31
PLAYHOUSE open
ON NOVEMBER IA
Manager Finney Books Will
liam Gillette for Pre-
miere Attraction
ETHEL BARRYMORE,
ELSIE JANIS SOON

Announcement was made today
that Earle c.. Finncy has exercised
his. option on The Playhouse and
will open his season as manager and
lessee by presenting three OF the
best known stars OF he American
stage. Tho first produ ,tinn viii b.
given on Monday night Novem.
Der "a.
Taking over the Playhouse by Mr.
Finney is regarded as an assurance
OF a season OF presentation lf high
est class productions In Whining
toms principal legitimate theatre.
As manager OF the Playhouse for
the past four years under direction
Of the Topkis-Glnns interests, he not
oniy has won a host OF friends among
theatreEocrs. but has made a wide
acquaintance with the principal
theatrical producing firms OF New
York
Mr.. Finney will further have the
cordial support OF tho Playhouse
Company. which owns the theatre
property. and in wh'rA the duPonts
are Interested. with these re-
sources he plans TO give WILMINGTON
the highest type " productions obs
tainable. and IS confident he viii
have the cooperation OF he resi-
dents OF the city AZ la-ge.
As an indication OF his plans
Mr.. Finney today announced
that he will signalize the beginning
OF his management by Offering vii.
liam Gillette, the Frohmsn star. foi
three nights beginning November
Continued on Page Eight
Evening journal., 1921-10-31
HORACE II. MCCALL DEAD.

Horace H. Mccall. died at his
home. 1906 Madison street, yester-
day afternoon from a complication
of diseases after a long illness. He
was SO years old and an estimable
young man. He was member OF
the Masonic fraternity, of the odd
Fellows and the Jr. o. U. A. NJ. Be
fore his illness he also was an ac-
tive member Of Hanover Presbyter-
ian Church. He Is survived by his
widow and a daughter. The funeral
will take place on Wednesday after
noon with interment in Riverview
cemetery.
Evening journal., 1921-10-31
COOLIDGESAYS
WAR MANNED
Will NOT Be
FORGOTTEN
Vice-President Tells Ameri-
can Legion Relief is Close
to President Hard
ing's Heart
FOCH, PERSHING TO
ADDRESS VETERANS

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. oct. 81
Omitted Press) Relief OF all dis
abled veterans is the "most COM
mandlng duty" resulting from the
war. vice-Prosident Coolidge declar-
ed today before the American Legion
convention here.
There are some things that can
wait" ne said. "others perish in
the waiting.
There is nothing closer TO the
heart OF President Harding than
making this relief absolutely COM
piete. No man will go further to
minister TO the true welfare Of those
who have been in the service and
their dependents than the President
He will do all that can be done to
prevent the need OF your again sac-
rihcing yourselves for your countryi
welfare"
Reviewing the activities Of tn
government for the veterans wei
fare. Coolidge said the govep-
is paying out annually morel
Z sf00 .00o. 900.
B Coolidge hailed the lsgion as ~
3 greatest hope for the maintenance
q "a true American spirit Iouchi1
upon the issues OF the day. he re
minded the legion OF the great re
Continued on PAGE Eight.
Evening journal., 1921-10-31
REV. JOHN COKE
DEATH VICTIM
Pentacostal Church Elder
Succumbs TO Pneumonia
After Brief Illness
SON is HIGH
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

After a one weeks illness from
pneumonia, the Rev John Coke. pas
tor OF the Pentecostal Church
Twenty-thlrd and Pine streets, died
this morning az his home. seq West
Twentieth street. Mr.. Coke was the
father OF Charles Coke. principal of
the Wilmington High School
For more than 40 years the Rev.
Mr.. Coke had lived in America,
coming here from England. where he
was born. in 1858. His first home In
this country. was in Wilkesbarre.
Pa. Later he went TO Butler. Pa
For is years. Mr.. Coke has made
Delaware his home and during this
period ne was for two years pastor
Of the Pcntecostal Church. in New
Castle. Pa
In addition TO being pastor OF the
Pentecostal Church OF this city Mr..
Coke was an elder OF the Pentecostal
Church for the State OF Delaware,
and was also elder OF the National
I Council OF the Pentecostal Church
OF America. About two weeks age
he attended the National Convention
OF the Pentecostal Church. held in
ST. Louis. Mo. Following this con-
vention he attended another church
convention in Brooklyn, y. Y. re-
turning to this city last Monday. II
was following his return that he was
stricken with pneumonia.
Mr.. Coke is survived by his wife
and family. Funeral services viii
be held from his late home at
o'clock Wednesday afternoon with
the Rev. Robert A. Brown. OF New
York City. elder OF the Pentecosta
! Church for the Eastern States In
charge. Interment will be in River.
view cemetery.
Evening journal., 1921-10-31
THRONG GOESON
sunday OUTING
"Pennsy' Takes Seventeen
Carloads on Excursion
to Salisbury
EXCITEMENT WHEN
CAR is DERAILED

The fourteenth car OF a seventeen
car excursion train. bound from
Salisbury to Philadelphia. was de-
rallied near Porters. on the Della
ware Railroad. about 1906 o'clock
last night. Several passengers on
the car we're shaken UP. The train
was held up aboist twenty-five min
utes. while the passengers from the
derailed car and three other cars
in the rear OF it were transferred to
cars ahead.
Some passengers on the train said
a young woman from Bryn Mawr,
was made IN as a result OF the Jolt
ing she received. one man complain
ed Of an injured shoulder. and two
women tainted.
Pennsylvania Railroad officials this
morning said no report OF any pas
sengers being hurt had been made
by the train crew. Two investiga-
tions we're made by the officials this
morning. and they declared no one
was injured 90 the best OF their
knowledge.
It was said to be the first excur-
sion ever run by the Pennsylvania
Railroad from Philadelphia and will
mlngton TO a point on the Eastern
Shore OF Maryland other than Ocean
City. Its destination was Salisbury.
About $50 persons went on the ex-
cursion. including several hundrei !
from Wilmington. Many OF the ex-
cursionists did not go all the way 70
Salisbury. but took advantage OF the
reduced fare to go TO points in sus-
sex county and spend the day with
relatives II was sort Of a return OF
wilmington and Philadelphia folks
TO their former homes down-State
and on the Eastern Shore.
Evening journal., 1921-10-31
IsAAc.s CAR sMAsHED

Henry r. Isaacs had his automo-
bile badly damaged while motoring
at Valley Forge, Pa. yesterday.
Mr.. Isaacs had parked his machine
at the roadside. while viewing mo
monuments and scenery a. Valley
Forge. when another car ran int"
the rear OF the car damaging tho
rear fender and tearing OF one ure'
BY making emergency repairs
Mr.. Isaacs and his party were aDt<
I, get back % Wilmington
Evening journal., 1921-10-31
CELIA CASE TO BE
DECIDED THURSDAY

Judge Hastings announced in
Municipal Court this morning that
he will endeavor TO be ready on
Thursday morning TO hand down a
decision in the cases OF Catherine
Celia. James +. Johnson and Will
liam +. Johnson. charged with
violating a resolution OF the Street
and Sewer Department regulating
sidewalk stands. Argument was
heard in the cases about a week ago.
Evening journal., 1921-10-31
BISHOP BERRY TO
ADDRESS CITY E. L.

The third annual convention OF
the Epworth League OF Whining
ton will be held at Newport tomor-
row. Afternoon and evening ses-
sions will be held. Two delegates
and the pastor OF the church from
each league in the district win at
tend. DR.. Robert Watt. district
superintendent OF the Methodist
church. and Bishop Berry will be
the speakers.
Dr. Watt will address the after
noon session and Bishop Berry the
evening session.
Evening journal., 1921-10-31
Free Theatre Tickets

Theatre Invitations twar tax paid)
are extended through the Journal Clas-
sifed Department today-look FOR your
name today IN the Classified Advs.-
for a showing Tuesday. Of
j. NJ. BARRfES
s'SENTrfENTAL TOMMY"
AT THE MAJESTIC.
AND
SPECIAL PRODUCTION.
THE PASSIONATE PILGRIM"
At THE QUEEN.
SEE PAGE Is TO-DAY
Evening journal., 1921-10-31
ITALIAN REDS
MAKE Threat
Will Never Tolerate Execu-
tion of Socco and Vanzet-
ii, Ultimatum Says
FEAR ATTACK ON
u. S. DIPLOMATS

ROME. oct. 81 Omitted Press) -
The italian proletariat" viii never
tolerate the execution Of sacco and
Vanzetu unless the foreign office
"exhausts every means 70 prevent
H." according 10 an uitlmatum mad,
public today.
The ultimatum was presented 10
Foreign Minister Della loretta by a
proietarian committee which de-
manded information as to the fate
OF the two communists who are
seeking 10 obtain anew trial follow
ing their sentence OF death for muir
der IN the United States.
The uitimatum was regarded as
highly sign hcant. IN view OF the re-
cent Increase In political and econo-
mic tension. proleiarian refusal TO
tolerate" the scheduled execution
was generally Interpreted as a threat
TO inaugurate another campaign or
farm and factory seizures. such as
bordered dangerously on a revolution
several months ago.
AHN N'roi"tAitH UT hAtaNhe on MEM
hors OF the American diplomatic
corps and consular service also pre-
sentcd Itself 10 was believed the
government would take immediate
steps to prevent such outrages as the
recent sending OF a bomb through
the mails to Ambassador Hsrrick In
Paris.
Have you tried Glover Dairy But
49, hnnn 1 l.Ln-t-.I - IL
Evening journal., 1921-10-31
DISMISS NEGROES
ACCUSED OF ROBBERY

on charges OF highway robbery
Nelson Magruder and Samuel Bid
die. Negroes. and Levina Griffin,
Negross. were dismissed by Judge
Hastings. in Municipal Court this
morning.
Andy Shonski. 7i5 Church street
charged that the trio held him up
and robbed him OF s5Oi az Fifth and
Spruce streets. at 2.30 o'clock this
morning There was not sufficient
evidence. however. to hold the
three.
Evening journal., 1921-10-31
JOHNSON HAD
UNIQUE DEFENSE

When arraigncd before Judge
Hastings in Municipal Court this
morning on a charge OF being drunk.
Fred Johnson pleaded not guilty,
stating that he was merely made
sick by swallowing a piece OF a cigar
with a drink OF soda water. He dem
onstrated the manner in which he
said he swallowed the tobacco. but a
fine OF $40 and costs was imposed.
Joseph Enens and Richard Har-
ris. the latter a Negro, were each
fined SO and costs for being drunk.
Evening journal., 1921-10-31
FARMER HURT, FELL
THROUGH TRAP DOOR

Edgar Gross. Of near Richardson
Park. was admitted to the Homeo-
pathic hospital last Friday after
noon. suffering from bruises and
abraslons OF the body and limbs.
caused by falling through a trap
door on the second floor Of the
granary on the farm on which he
resides. A second X-ray examina-
ton showed no broken bones. and
il is thought no internal injuries
were sustained in the fall.
Evening journal., 1921-10-31
MUST FIND WAY
TO SUPPORT CHILD

The order against Clifford Thomp-
son FOR the support OF his wife and
two children. was increased from S14
to SIS a week by Judge Hastings In
Municipal Court this morning. He
earns S25 a week.
Admonishing the defendant that
he must find means TO support his
child at least. Judge Hastings con-
tinued the case OF Morris Whitaker,
Negro. for two weeks. Whitaker
said he has had no work for long
time. although his wife has been
working. He is $500 in arrearA
Evening journal., 1921-10-31
RIsnOp An sr. LOHN,s

Bishop Philip Cook who is acting
as rector Of st. Johns p. f. Church
during the absence OF the Rev. Al
ban Richey viii have charge OF the
services in that church tomorrow.
All saints Day. The order Of SER
vices will be as follow Holy Com
munion at 7 and 10 a. m. and even
ing prayer by p. m.
Evening journal., 1921-10-31
PARAGUAY REVOLT
WITHOUT BLOOD

BUENOs AIRES. oct. 81 (Unit-
ed Press) ).-Vice-President Paiva
has assumed the presidency OF Para
quay as a result OF bloodless rev.
oiution. according to an Ascunsion
dispatch TO Ia Prer7a today.
President Gondra was said 10
have resigned when confronted by
the revolutionists.
The latter were reported TO have
been led by Former President
Schaerer.