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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
MRS. CAMILLA R0THE
DENIES THE CHARGE
AGAINST D. J.PABST
Letter, She Says, Was to OBJ
tain Forgiveness From Her
Husband.
NOT FORCED FROM DELMAR
Special Dispatch to Every Evening.

Special Dispatch to Every Evening.
Syracuse. y. V. Dec. 20.--Daniel
j., pahst, the Syracuse man held on
complaint of Mrs. Ctrmilla Rothc. OF
Delmar Del, that he held her prisoner
in a Grape street house under threats
OF death II she tried to escape. ia still
detained. lie is at headquarters, here,
pending the arrival from Delmar OF
the woman's husband. benjamin
Rothc. The latter Is expected In
Syracuse late today or early tomor-
row. lie has not notified the police
whether he viii prosecute Pabst, who
IL Ia alleged. cnticed Mrs. Rothe from
her home TO this city.
When confronted with Pabst yester
day, Mrs. l}othe denied that he had
threatened her life and said that the
letter TO her husband, I'm which she
told Of being held captive, appealing
to him TO come TO her rescue. Mas
sent only 20 get him 10 forgive her.
Il had to tell something" she said.
and then admitted that sho came here
with Pabst OF her own free will.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
SAW Il j. s. SOLDIERS
EXECUTED IN FRANCE
Another Senate Witness Testi-
fies to Sesing Mexican Hung
to Save officers.

by Associated Press 60 Every Evening.
Washington. Dec. 2O.--Georse II.
Taylor. of Philadelphia. who served as
a national army man overseas. told q
Senate committee today he saw with
his own eyes twelve American soldiers
hanged around IsASur-T Tille. France.
from April TO June. 1918. but was qin-
able 60 say whether any of them had
been convicted by court martial
ono Of the soldiers hanged. he de-
clared. was tried for assault on a
French girl by n French Cuurtmartial
at which one American officer was
present. Taylor gave the name OF
the soldier and said he was sergeant
from Detroit. Michigan. but the com.
mittee later decided 60 omit the maine
from its records.
Robert A. Harrison. Of Wilmington
n. G, testified that in 1917 he wit
messed the lynchlng iu France Of a
soldier Tho victim was n Mexican
from El Paso or Eagle Pass. Texas
who wss charged with q ciimo against
a woman and not tried
81 was told tho Wan had 60 h,
hanged 20 save some officers from be.
ing cashiered." Harrison declared
Through pair Of field glanscs liar.
rison said hc saw tho lynching {,
which thirty men took part.
ut was a nice little uccktie party
he sa'd. - saw tho body later with
rope around the neck
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
HARDING SURPRISES.
CONFERENCE LEADERS
Says Three-PoWsr Pact Does
Not Cover Chief Pacific
Islands Of Japan.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington. Dec. 20.--rresldsnf
Harding, # was said today a. the
White House docs not regard the
Four-power Pacific Treaty as cover
hg the principal islands Of fhe Japan
csc empire.
This view which ia contrary 20 that
voiced repeatedly by official spokes-
men OF the American delegation. was
described at the White House as the
Presidents personal opinion. not based
on consultation with other members
Of ais administration
Mr. Harding was said 70 believe the
treaty no more applies to the islands
constituting Japan proper than it
does to the mainland OF the United
states
In his view. 10 was said. tho agree
ment only covers island possessions
in the Pacific. while the main Japan
csc group occupies the position of
party to the treaty rather than o pos
session.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
ROTHE WILLING TO
TAKE WIFE BACK
Oelmar Man Forgives and viii
Send Money, But May Not
Go to Syracuse.

Special Dispatch TO Every Evening.
Delmar, Dee. 20.-BenJamin Rothe,
husband of Camilla Rothe, who Is al
legged TO have disappeared from her
home. two miles from Delmar. on
November 20. and Is said TO have been
located in Syracuse, n. Y. told a rep
resentative of Every Evening ves-
terday afternoon that he il willing to
receive his wife, II shc desires to re-
turn home, but declared that he would
not go to Syracuse after her. II
necessary, he said. he would pay her
transportation expenses from that
city.
Mrs. Rothe, as was announced I'm
Every Evening yesterday. is believed
TO have fed from Delnhsr and Joined
Benjamin Pa5st. also known as Daniel
plats, who is reported 10 be detained
by the Syracuse police on complaint
OF Mrs. Rothe. who is said 10 have told
the police, that he had held her cap
tive under threat Of death. pabst. il
is said. is unknown TO Mr.. Rothe. who
is engaged in farming with his fsther
here.
Nj. Rothc said. when asked about
the. matter. that his wife disappeared
while he was discussing a proposed
hunting trip with Charles Mitchell. q
local taxi driver. lie had stepped
out Of the house TO talk with Mitchell
and when he returned 10 the hous,
Mrs Rothe was missing.
lie says he heard from her for th,
first time since her disappearance sew
eral days ago. when he received tn,
letter from her, printed in yesterdays
Every Evening. which stated that sh.
had been imprisoned at Ala Crap,
street, Syracuse, and begged him tC
come TO her aid. AIr. Rothe forward
cd tho letter to the chief of police a
that city, receiving an answer yes
terday, in the shape OF a telegram
which said: Camilla Rothe. in Gus.
tody. Come at once
MIR. Rothe also had a letter from
Mrs. George Quillcn of Bridgeton, y
j., a sister of Mrs. Rothe. which ex
pressed astonishment at the state o.
affairs. and stated that money ha,
been forwarded Mrs. Rothe.
Mrs. Rothe is is years old and wal
born at Cecil. Pa. She and Roth,
were married at Elkton, Md. in 1919
She is his second wife, his first wifi,
having been divorced.
Mr.. Rothe expressed doubt yester
day as to the sincerity of the rcquee
made of him by his wife. that she b,
extricated from alleged imprisonment
The police of Syracuse have told hin
nothing 20 indicate that she was hel,
against her will, according TO Rothe.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
BRAND AFF|RMS FRANCE
ACCEPTS HUGHES RATIO
Premier Says Reparation Diff
ferences With England Will
Adjust Themselves Readily.
g. Associated Press TO Every rsennr.


London. Dec. 20.--"F'rance has ac-
ceDted Secretary Hughes naval ratio
for capital ships and we are glad Of
the relief il VIII afford Us" Premier
BRAND Of France is reported as de-
claring in an interview with the Daily
Mail.
Regarding secondary units. we are
yet uniformed respecting the six o.
O00-ton ships which Germany is al
lowed to build under the Versailles
treaty We shall ask The Washington
conference to take this consideration
into account"
NJ. BRAND repudiated the idea that
France wished 20 maintain the bur-
den OK land armaments. especially as
she had just emerged from n terrible
war. But he contended. the Wirth
government IN Germany was weak.
and its very frasility eorpels France
10 remain armed. for there is no say
Ing what government rlay take its
place tomorrow"
lie declared he had never taken
very seriously the differences Between
France and England in regard 70
reparations. and was sure a solution
would be found. OF the European
situation in general he said: Russia
IS 4 question which Great Britain and
I France should examine together, but J
fear the disorganization OF that vast
country is greater than is known
Great Britain and France must. to-
gether. undertake the reconstruction
/ of Europe. The maintenance Of peace
/ is based solidly on an entente cordiale
! All differences between England and
France can be settled by frank ex-
planation and discussion
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
]. S. ECKERD TO
BUY HOTEL MULL|N
FOR ABOUT Sl25,000
Former Delaware House to be
Restored, With Drug Busi-
ness on First Floor.
THE STRUCTURE IS HISTORIC

Negotiations have been completed
'cr the sale of tho Hotel Mullin.- bl3
Market street for approximately N25,-
neo 10 !. :. rckcrd. proprietor OF the
iekerd drug stores. in this city. The
hotel at present In being conducted
under the ownership Of Thomas II.
Carney of 1900 Harrison street. Ac-
cardng 60 Mr.. isckerd. final settle
ncnt on the building will bc madv
January .. After alterations TO the
extent OF $1,000 are completed. tho
main nuor OF tho hotel site will be
converted into an up-to-date drug
store
The Hotel Muliin. formerly the Della
ware House. was purchased two years
ago by nv. Carney from Thomas NJ.
Mullln. A. that time. according TO
Alr. Eckcrd. an effort was made 20
secure the building for a drug estah-
llahmcnt. Tho building at that time
wns purchased from Mr.. Mullin FOR
ti"e 0ao.
From an historical point OF view.
the Delaware House stands forcmos.
in the minds of WilminFton's oldest
citiEcns. Tho original building. erect
"a IN tho early days Of tho Revolution.
was tho headquarters for many cf
thc counlry's leading orators. The
building, throe-story structure of
I'D brick, extends from Market street
go Shlpley. Aftcr the purchase OF the
hotel 10y Mr.. Mullln, tho cutire front
VAS rcmodoled. Extending from the
ccntro of the building TO Shiplcy
street, n greater portion Of tho old
Delaware House was left intact. The
hotel contains 40 modern sleeping
rooms,
Continued on PAGE Is
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
SPENT $4,000 FOR DRINKS.
Phiia. Detectives Could Get -Rcsf
Stuff Very Rarely.
Associated Presa to Every EveninE

By Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Philadelphia, Dec 2O---City detec-
tives have spent 100000 this year ia
obtain evidence against yiolators oc
the prohibition laws. II was disclosed
In report made public today. Ths
evidence the report showed inciud-
ed thousands Of drinks Of Synthetic
whisky and an occasional glass %
real stuff" As a result OF the inyes-
legations prosecutions were bsgun
against moro than soc alleged viola-
tors.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
CONGRESSMAN LAYTON
TOLD OF HARBOR PLANS

Congressman Caleb X. Layton. en-
route from Washington to his homie
at Georgetown, whore he will spend
the Christmas holidays, visited mem
bers OF the Board of Harbor Com
missioners in the Public Building to-
day.
Although no formal meeting had
been arranged the commissioners, it is
understood, explained 10 Congressman
Layton the progress on the new Will
mington port at the mouth of the
Christiana river.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
FRANCE STICKS TO SUB-BOATS,
BUT YIELDS ON CAPITAL ships;
MAY VOID CONFERENCE WORK
French Re-Asseh That Necessity for adequate De-
fense" Compels Her TO Continue Onder-Sea and
Auxiliary Craft; British Delegate Apprehensive Lest
Question May Block Limitation Program
ny Associated Press to I3vory ENealnE

By Associated Press to Every HNeaing
Washington. Dec. 2o.--Tbe British
delegation has formally asked that
plenary session Of tho washington
conference no held tornorrops or
Thursday in order that Great Hrii1in
may present its case for the abolition
Of tho submarine.
The British spokesman in discussing
the submarine tonnage question Io-
'oiared that unless an agreement was
reached on that phase of tho qios-
ton all that had been accomplished
toward naval limitation might bo up-
set
lie recalled that the agreement
reached by the United states. Great
Britsiu and Japan IN regard 20 the na-
val ratio OF capital ships was condi-
toned on a satisfactory supplement-
ary agreement in regard % tho Treurh
Ynd It7Iian naval ratio vhi-h &c eaiG
50 far has not been had
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
JOHN CHAMBERS SHOT,
LOSES ONE LEG
Harlow Saunders. Accused OF
Being His Assailant, Placed
Under Arrest.

Win a ragged gunshot wound Ga
his right leg aud the main artery
severed John Chambers OF 30 Corbus
street. Newark. wa, brought 10 the
Delaware Hospital about o'clock
last sv,n,ng. Because of the danger
~ eansrcnc. n was necessary 20 amp
ulatc the les. Chambers Is therefore
very weak from tho loss Of blood.
state pctective John. Moore. about
midnight caused tho arrest cf Harlow
saunders ~ ~ New Cleveland avenue.
Newark, who is alleged to have done
the shooting, locating him al Elk
tom Nd. Saunders wiz De brought he
tore Magistrate Ciuckman this after
noon aud Souhilcss held under bail
90 await tho result of Chambers in
lurics Both men are colored.
The shooting. saunders says was
accidental. although occurring under
peculiar circumstances. James Boyies.
Negro, who was hunting rabbits. came
into saunders roohoom, 77 Cleveland
avenue whore tho shooting occurred
ana huns up hia coat. lie took the
sun upsrt and placed it on box along
The wall khout ton minutes later
smother Negro volunteered 90 sell the
iwo rabbits which Doyles had in HIS
hunting coat. In order 90 give buyers
ne impression that he had shot the
pahhii- han 'solf this Negro put the gun
together and left the poolroom
When he returned he placed the
avn against the wall. II was not
loaded, kt soon as Saunders came
500 the poolroom. witnesses say. hc
walked over % the gun picked II up
ana pointing Il simlessly about the
room shouted who said ! sln't 60
inE 90 shoot somebody"
Noticing that tho sun was no,
losdcd, Saunders. 10 is said, dcliber-
si'iy took shell from Boyles' coat
sud niscrd u IN the sun. Then he
pulled back the trigger and the gun
went cf', thc shot striking Chambers
who wnr playing POOL. Saunders lef,
rhilc tho other occupants OF tho pool
ioow rushed 10 the aid OF the wounded
nan. who vns immediately rushed &c
this city m an automobile. State De
iec,isc Moore received word of the
shooting about ? O'Clock and after in.
Ne~'iastine 81 Newark received word
hat Saunders was IN hiding al Elk.
ton, where he was located about mid
nlGh',
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
SEVERE oUAkEs RECORDED.
Both Lima. Peru and Washington Ia.
ported Heavy shocks SUNDAY.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Lima, Peru. Dec. 1S.--Tl7e seisno-
graph Of the Lima Geographical So
ciety at 1890 a. m. today Sunday
registered a violent earthquakes az 4
point estimated to be a''out $40 kno-
meters from Lima, Dosslb..- in Caja.
rnarca, a northern department Of Perm
The agitation lasted 50 minutes.
An earthquake described as very
severe Was registered at Georgetown
University. Washington, ID. G.. begin
HinS az 1927 a. M. Sunday. The center
OF disturbance was estimated TO be ap-
prozimately 2,990 miles south u
Washington.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
JAPs LAUNCH WARsHIP
But SHELL he SCRArPEn

Toxic, Dec. 19.--The dreadnaught
Tosa was launched today At Nagasaki.
Like her sister ship. the Kaga. launch
ed a month ago. the Tosa Is slated 70
be scrapped under the naval limitation
plan agreed to at the Washington con-
ference
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
KENT COUNTY AUDITORS.
Iecial Dispatch to Every Eveninc.

Special Dispatch 10 Every Evening.
Dover, Dec. 2o.-Resident Judge
William Watson Harrington of Kent
county announced the appointment to-
day Of John c.. Hopkins Of Dover
and Walter Q. Hofrecker OF Smyrna
as auditors 10 audit the books of Kert
County Comptroller Meredith. Messrs
Hopkins and Honecker served in this
capacity for several years past by
appointment of former Judge Boyce.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
CHRISTMAS COLD WAVE
DUE HERE THURSDAY

Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Washington, Dee. 20.--Christ-
mas throughout the eastern half
of the country VIII be preceded
by abnormally cold weather. the
Weather Bureau declared today
The area Of extremely low
temperatures. which has over
spread the northwest, was con-
tinuing TO advance slowly south
eastward. The statement was
made by tho bureau that much
lower temperatures would be
experienced along the Atlantic
coast by THURSDAY.
Temperatures below zero were
reported today as far cast as
Duluth. MINI.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
JAPs ARREST SOCIALISTS.
Find Them Spreading Red Propasan.
da in Army Camp.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Toxic, Nov. 23.-More than 20 So
cialists, accused Of attempting 10
spread radical doctrines among sol
dicrs, were arrested recently at otsu-
ka, an army camp for military maneu-
vers.
The police are investigating the
Otsuka Socialists TO determine IL they
were connected with the recent food
Of radical literature that deluged the
principle cities OF Japan.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
TRAIN CREW BLAMED
FOR WRECK ON READING
Warrants to be Issued for Four
Men on Northbound
Local.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Norristown. Pa. Dec. 20.-The
Montgomery county coroner's jury
today rendered n verdict holding
the Northbound train crew respon-
sible for the wreck on the Read
Ing Railway at Bryn Athyn on De-
ccmber >, in which 26 persons lost
their lives. Warrants will be issued
for the arrest of four members OF
the crew.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
THIS is WEEK OF
SHORTEST DAYS

The days became shortest last
Sunday, when the length was
hours and 10 minutes. Yes
terday's length was hours and
90 minutes and today's is 8
hours and 10 minutes. which
fluctuations will occur on alter
nate days until next Tuesday.
On the last four days of next
week the days length viii be
9 hours and 2 minutes. Begin
ming January 1 the length of
day win steadily increase, chief
~ in one minute leaps.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
No Trace Of Missing Children.

Nothing definite has been learned Of
the whereabouts of the three Needham
boys who are missing from Townsend.
having disappeared on Friday after
noon, Their mother Vas in Whining
ton yesterday, and pug the case in the
hands OF Probation Dflicer Godfrey
H. Handy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
EVERY KyENING READERS

who for any reason do not re-
ceive their paper regularly and
promptly from city carriers are
requested 70 make complaint 10
the Circulation Department.
Only by reason of such COM
plants can poor service, CT late.
delivery. be corrected. Circula-
ton Dept livery Evening.
Telephone 500.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20

Norristown, Pa, Dec. 20.--The in
quest into the Bryn Athyn wreck on
the Reading Railway on December 6
In which % persons lost their lives be-
gan here today. The railway company
completed its investigation a week
ago and gave out a statement blaming
the crew Of the northbound train as
responsible for the head-on collision.
William Yeakel and James Rook
engineers of the two trains were un-
able 10 be present because Of their in
jurics. Charles Evans, conductor OF
the northbouud train. was at the in
quest and was represented by counsel
Coroner Neville presided at the in
quest and the witnesses were eXamin-
cd by District Attorney Renninger.
After Lee S. Hagerman. a Jenkin-
town undertaken, had testified that he
had taken charge of 26 bodies or frag-
ments OF bodies, William Smith, con-
ductor Of the southbound train, testi-
fed that he had orders giving him
the right OF way TO Bryn Athyn and
proceeded on those orders. Ordinarily
he said, the right Of way was given
to northbound trains.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
smusemenis Tonight.

playhouse "The UnioVed WIZ
Garrics Vaudcs lIie and pictures
Queen 49," Dangerous lies
Majestic Fox
Arcadia Lessons IN Love.
savoy 'Everyth for sale
Parkway y-"Ihe shark Master.
Auditorium Roller skating.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
py Associated Press 70 Every f.0enins

by Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Washington. Dec. 2o.--The modified
proposals Of the French government
as 20 the uayal ratio to be allotted
France. under naval limitation agree
rent. were presented - The naval sub
committee of - Of the Washington
conference today by Albert sarfaut.
head of the French delegation.
The presentation Of NJ sarrsut, it
was learned, was largely one o. prln-
ciples much attention being given to
the necessity felt by France for ade-
auatc defense. The French delegation
head indicated Frances Willingness 20
make concessions on capital ship
tonnage. but not ay TO submerslbles
and other suxlliarios.
London. Dec. 20. Prime Ministe
Lloyd George and Premier BRAND O
france resumed today their confer
ence on the German reparations an,
kindred questions. They met AZ Mr.
Lloyd Georges official residence il
Downing street and began their con
ference after waiting for some tim
for the reports Of experts which ha,
in preparation last night and thi
morning. Philippe Berthlelot and I,oui
I Loucheur. the French minister Of lib
Grated regions, accompanied Premie
! Briand to Downing street.
/ 1t is expected tho conference vii
be concluded before Friday. when Nj
Lloyd George plans TO 60 10 Wsio
/ for the holidays
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
Condition Unchanged.

The condition OF Mrs. G. l.. Mcu,
vaine. Of 1907 West Thirteenth street.
who has been seriously IN fcr almost
a month, is unchanged today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
Eleventh st. Bridge Repairs.

Repairs 10 Eleventh street bridge
have progressed sufficiently to permit
trolley cars 10 resume trips across
the structure tomorrow.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
New Directory Out.

The new Wilmington city directory
has been printed and today is being
distributed from the local office OF
the publisher. I'll Market street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20

Use Clover Dairy safe Milk" for
the school chiId's body and mind
builder. Phone l54o-l54i.-Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
Weather Forecast.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Washington, Dec. 2o.-WCather fors~
cast for Delaware:
Increasing cloudiness tonight. followed
by rain "Wednesday, with rising rompers-
tilrc: winds becoming fresh southeriy
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20
DAHL CONFERENCE
ENDS IN PEPPERY
ATTACK ON VALERA
Brought Something Back From
Downing Street. He is
Accused.
SHOUTED At TO WITHDRAW

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Queenstown. Dec. co. Removal
of tho British troops from Ire
land. which was 10 have been be-
gun today. has been suspended,
and they. viii not be withdrawn
unless the treaty ia ratified. it
was stated here.
Dublin. Doc. 20.-Just before ad.
iournment Of tho Dali Eireanu 10,
luncheon today, after session at
which debate on the Anglo Irisi
treaty had been continued, an angr,
exchange occurred between Tamonr
DC Valera and Arthur Griffith ovol
tho question OF tho Dan holding /;
brief session az the afternoon meotint
tc hear statement by the minister
OF defense.
Griffith asked IL the people woro {,
bs fooled by more private proceed
ings."
II was unworthy Of AIR. Griffith {,
suggest that tho Dali desired privacy
tho Republican president responded.
Mr.. Dc Valera said something hat
been brought back frc-r Downini
street besides the treaty.
Mr.. Griffith demanded TO know tn
Continued on mage s.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20

Open evenings until Christmas.
Collins & Meyer. 1o1 w. Sth ST. Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-20

sUN. MOON. TEMPERATURE. TIDE.
The Holbrook news., 1921-06-24
Five Dead in Nebraska Wreck.

Omaha, Neb., June 17.-Flood waters following a cloudburst were held re- sponsible by trainmen for the wreck near Whitney, Neb., of Chicago & Northwestern train No. 6O6, which re- suited in five deaths and injuries to about thirty persons. The mail, bag gage, smoker and chair cars plunged into a creek when trestle bridge over the stream sagged as the train was passing over it. Trainmen at Whitney declared pillars of the bridge had been weakened when a road bridge, torn loose by flood water upstream crashed into them. Thirteen injured, accord ing to the railroad >company's office here, were taken to a Hot Springs, $. D., hospital, while twenry-One others, less seriously hurt, were sent to Chad ron for treatment. The baggage car was the first to fall, and was buried beneath the chair car. The smoker was hurled considerable distance, but landed in an upright position. In the confusion that followed the crash reports were circulated that a large number of passengers had been killed, but 1t was stated at the company's of flee here that the total fatalities were only five.