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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
S75O,OOO STOLEN
BY MAIL BANDITS
IN CHICAGO STREET
Four Robbers Hold Up Clerks and
Bystanders as Pouches
Are Carried Away.
TAKE RICH LOOT IN AUTO

by Associated Press TO Every Evening
Chicago. April An abandoned mail
sack found by the police early today
and believed To be the registered pouch
stolen by bandits from mail truck latc
contained wrappers for money
which the police said shows that from
$500. 900 90 s750000 was obtained by
the robbers. II was reported last night
that the loss would not exceed f50ooo
The abandoned pouch contained
wrappers indicating a shipment Of one
package of $40, 900 IN 81 bills. a package
holding s5O.000 in currency: another
containing one hundred $1,000 bills and
avc large sacks consigned to branches
of the Federal Reserve Bank, each
sack containing five smaller bags which
in turn held currency of large dennmi.
nation.
The robbery took place nj the Dear
horn Street station IN the business
quarter.
Bystanders said if was committed
in less than two minutes So sudden
was tho assault on the mail truck that
many conflicting stories We're given
According to ono account the robbers
had played baseball all afternoon IN lot
adjoining the station. other witnesses
said the robbers rushed up to the mail
truck in an automobile just as il was
preparing to unload.
The four bandits held up = dozen
mail clerks and several bystanders at
the point of pistols, dcma nding that the
registered mail pouch hc thrown out
OF the truck one of the robherH de-
scribcd as a huge man weighing more
than zoo pounds grasped the sack with
one hand and carried II to a car across
the street.
TWO other mail pouches were then
taken the bandits escaping in the auto
mobile. only one shot was fired. wit
nesses agreeing that one Of the bandits
shot at companion before recogniz-
ing him. Whether the bullet took ef-
feet vas not known.
Early today the police found the
three mail pouches ripped open in a
vacant lot. The automobile used by.
the robbers was found abandoned about
two miles from the place where the
pouches We're discovered.
Postal Inspector \. r. Germer acting
head Of the bureau here refused to give
an estimate OF the loss recent ruling
from Washington forbidding this.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
LESS THAN S40O,OO0
To AID STATE ROADS
IN THREE COUNTIES
Highway Commission Faces a
Lively Scramble to Appor-
ton This Sum.
RESULT LEGISLATIVE PAIRING
star Correspondence of Every Evening.

Staff Correspondence OF Every Evening
Dover, April LESS than s400 900
will be available with the closest of
figuring and good luck for state roads
other than the main artery north and
south, according to Charles NJ. Cpham.
engineer for the State Highway Com
mission. At the meeting of the commits
sion on Tuesday. numerous delegations
from all sections of Delaware appeared
before il and asked To have work start
cd on sections i'm their county i'm
mediately An examination of the mon
ey available led TO the discovery that
there was not likely TO be any money
for county lateral roads. after the main
north and south road had been COM
plcted.
Engineer Upham examined the Law,
with which he was familiar. through the
numerous debates that took place dur
ing the session Of the Legislature, and
today stated, when asked about the
matter. that thtrc would bc about S4O0.
600 available This is all predicted on
conservative figures and no bad luck,
lust how disappointed the citizens OF
the rural sections viii he may be Judged
by the fact that Kent and Sussex
counties had each pledged county furss
TO bond issue of $1,000, 600. and Ne"
Castle county $500 GOO So that in
stead of two and half millions ~ dol
lars. the State viii have only about z
third of 4 million to meet the county
offerings il being understood that III"
counties would give an equal amount
for roads 10 the sum provided by the
state
During the time that the argument
before the Legislature as - how much
the stat, should arranE" 20 contribute
70 new roads was in progress. the ap-
prnpriations that the various counties
were seeking were pared down consid-
crablN Some of those responsible for
the pairing process mad, it plain that
as far as they wer, concerned they
were not interested ID State aid FOR
roads. being more concerned in seeing
that the north and south road was com
plctcd.
The contest was warm one and tho
bill that was finally agreed Ipon con
tained provisions that viii place about
81 zoo 600 ai tho disposal 81 the High
way Commission Engineer Upham has
estimated that about 100000 will suf-
fee for the north and south road. and
If his figurcs are rot too close this will
leave the $500. 900 noted for lateral
roads How the Highway Commission
can appropriate this 100000 among
three counties that sought 81 100000 IS
one Of the problems that confront the
commission.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
ALL AMERICAN DAY
CROWDS PHILADELPHIA
Stars and Stripes Only Flag in
Big Demonstration: Pershing
70 Speak Tonight
By Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Philadelphia. April philadelphia
today celebrated AIl-ATnerican Day. Il
vas a day Of sincere patriotism con-
secrated 70 love u country and 20, the
principle OF loyalty 20 America only. It
was devoted frankly and grandly -
American propaganda
General Pershing. AduiraIs Benson.
Sims and Coontz and Governor SproUI
were among the notables here 70 help
Philadelphians emphasize the real pur-
pose Of America and 70 rebuff those VINO
advocate a reign Of lawlessness.
The municipal government. the Amer
lean Legion and scores Of civic, social.
business, charitable and patriotic organ-
izations Joined in the demonstration.
The city i crowded.
4 patriotic mass meeting Of approx
mately 5000 school children vas held
in independence Square. \ half ho,i-
day was declared for all city employees.
school children Of the pubic and paro-
chiaI schools and among business con
Germs generally.
Rear Admiral william :. Benson,
United states May retired chairman
Of the United States Shipping Board.
was the principal speaker at an all
American day luncheon o. the Poor
Richard Club.
Mass meetings w.ll be held tonight
at two of the city's largest auditoriums.
both of which viii be addressed by
General Pershing. Admiral Coontz. Gov
ernor Sproul Mayor Moore and Mrs.
Douglas Robinson.
military and civic parade with
thousands in line and no flag but the
Stars and Strips viii be another feature
tonight.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
UNION lob PRINTERS ASK
FOR 44-HOUR WEEK
Some Employers, Protesting
Against Change Will Hold
Meeting Tonight.

4 special meeting Of the Wilmington
Typotheta, embracing in lis member
ship approximately every job printing
establishment in the city. will bc held
this evening at the c NJ Smith Print
ing Co.'S office 903 Orange street. for
the purpose of considering q 44-hour
week proposition. which the Typo
graphical Union has put UP 10 the en-
ployers. fixing May l as the effective
date
The 44hour schedule is the result Of
a meeting two years ago, when the
Closed Shop Branch Of the United
Tyopthete. the Printers League OF
America and the International Associa-
tion OF Employing EleCtrotypers, agreed
that the ~ hours should be the basic
work week. These bodies comprise the
employers group embraced in the In
ternational Joint Conference Council.
which met in Atlanta. Ga. December 13
and IA. 1920, and reaffirmed: That this
Joint Conference Council considers that
all the members of its constituent bod
les are morally bound TO adopt and
put into effect the 44-hour week. May
/, 1921"
At a meeting Of the local Typo
graphical Union last Sunday afternoon,
formally discussed and notices were
sent out yesterday to all union job
printing establishments in Wilmington,
requesting them TO cut down 10 the
hours as agreed upon by the interna-
tional committee. Not only have the
houses been asked 10 cut down TO the
44-hour week basis, but also 10 continue
the existing wage scale. which is bas-
ed on a 4S-hOur week
Many of the shops today were found
to be opposed to the change. hence the
call for tonight's meeting. Employers
who are opposing the change say any
reduction from the present weekly
schedule of as hours Will be practically
impossible. AS the outcome of the meet
ing last Sunday. notices Of the reduc-
tion were received yesterday by the
printers in this city. The local union
is following out the general plan adopt
ed by the International Union.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
lUSTY CALL FOR BERGDOLl.
kilograms and Letters Pour Into
Legion Headquarters Demand
ing FugitNe's Return.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Indianapolis Ind. April 7.--Hundreds
of kilograms and letters voicing a sen
timent for the return to this country OF
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll. convicted
Philadelphia draft evader. now in Ger
many, are being received at National
headquarters of the American Legion.
officials announced here today
The general public is leading the de-
mand for Bergdolrs return. the legion
officers say. Legion posts on the
Pacific Coast have started a fund to
further the movement.
+. w Galbraith Jr. national COM
mander of the legion, telegraphed today
from Washington Il am bringing
every argument to bear on government
officials TO hasten the demand for Berg
doll. The legion cannot rest until this
paragon OF the dsloyal is once more
behind prison bars. l ~A~~sL s~-@k the
time is not far away"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
WERE HIRED TO KILL
ELWELL BY WOMEN.
PRISONER ADMITS
Mrs. FairchiId" Was TO Pay Men
$4,000 for Staying Whist Ex-
pert, One Confesses.
MAY SOLVE OLD MYSTERY
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
New York, April THE alleged CON
fesslon at Buffalo last night of Roy
Harris that he and friend were hired
by woman to kill Joseph g. Eiwell.
whist expert and tuffman here last
June, heightened interest today In the
new Investigation Of the battling mur-
der started last week by former District
Attorney Charles s. whitman.
Harris. arrested on "a forgery charge.
is reported to have signed a confession
that he and William Dunkin were hired
By a Mrs. Fairchild" to 20 To Elwelfs
homo and kin him. for which they we're
To receive 81 .000
Elweli had many affairs with ~ornen
and number of these were brought
into the case In The Investigation that
followed The murder None II them.
however was named "Fairchild" This
name. the police say. might have been
assumed for the occasion. They hope
Harris may be able to describe the
woman and IN this even they may be
able 70 establish her Identity
The alleged confession Of Harris as
sorting that woman hired two men
10 kin F.lwcfl is practically tho only
theory Of tho crime which had never
been advanced
Elwei vas found with bullet
through the head in room Of the
reception hall n his residence. lie was
Htil alive when his housekeeper found
him ~ $50 o'clock on the morning OF
June H. lie VAS barefooted and clad
in his pajamas Hc died several hours
later without uttering a word that
would lead to the identity Of his assail-
ant. one opened letter and several
others unopened lay on MS lap wher
the housekeeper found him. No re-
Solper was found III the room.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
HOPE TO END MINERS
STRIKE GONE, PITS
ARE FAST FLOODING
Effort Of British Cabinet Fails q
Bring Employers and I'm
ployes in Conference.
MINERS NOPE AGGRESSIVE
British Transport and Railroad
Workers Vote 20 Support
Walkout.
BOMB USED BY STRIKERS
~ Aa.ocLa,ea rr.-- 2. .---L -------

By Associatef Press % Ee-ry EVsnirF
london. April oup'eft
~ ~ the DufrrDr hefrarr rrr-
senta tiyes ~ RIB u.rs-s trt
and the got nrrHsrf
settling Mo 0oaI -tr-e fan Hrr.
ia The Houra ~ C.rulft P
Lloyd Georze rnIs 4ffs.-or-
Leaders ~ thr urrr
conferred u.tr Prime fH.r
George fhls norrfg f -
punpioe1 and rr'r.ar rfr
ferted hv fnr rr
work. pending rsgrfaf
mine nvuore -r
fusal t1e minors 4rf nr
will nCt 1esf ttFa~
leader IN tre rerr-'
federation uef rst sftrre
afternoon order
learn tnc -ea.f- ~ r-fer
the ni1ere and the -rr~a rfrrfer
fore deciding rhsf reir
of the miners ani tse
The natlo-af anton ~
also convened during rn
il rema red 2 seero~ ~
suif of me rreu.nr rrfrr
The conference III fre rr.wn rtrr
and me miners aadera sfnf n-r
than t4o oos-s tovI -rge emo
ws arc0r. rar ied ota~'
Horne the 1arceHur II re rcrrn
Thomas Iac%amara r'er
.ahor m officials rf ae ~irae Hanar
nert urged fre miners ~ scrafe re
owners condition +nat uuwplrr
zgnned pending -agorisriors na
miners represented declared
-vere ina bic N consent 10 and arrrf
after adjournment ~ me corfarnrra
board ~ trade ssued 81 efHcia faft.
rnent saving th@ regofaficrE
broken down"
Reports from many mining -nrtar
today said the strikers were alauf 3
more agzrrssire attitude rr n1a
volunteers cease the urrs - -eu.r4 4
the collierfes free from water
At Borr0wTfourrrsg scotland .rafa
threw bombs a. rr head r order
inrlmidare volunteer FnrknrH ttn
mine No material damage raa tnrr
%ew disturbance occurred -n.
town ~ Cowderbeath 1cnriand saf
night During the disorder 9hon rgir.
dow was broken ana me contents
the place were carried aWav rhn
lice dispersed The crowd alth rar
clubs. according - E rentra. Nrne
patch from Dunfer-llne
Transport workers rs fle BRITISH fee
II rhe Firth af Forrh aaNa -eu
sleeping berrhs an board -ne .att..
ships Crescent and sosyt1 .l..s
guards have been placed ar aa alssors
il the Forth rea
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
CAT MOTHERS MOUSE
WITH HER OWN LITTER

Lewis on, Me. April 8.-The
discovery that his grocery cat
was mothering mouse with her
own litter of kittens astonisned
Charles Dube and his customers
yesterday.
Struggled together in the bot
tom Of a barrel the rodent and
three kittens seemed "A happy
family. with all sharing in the
food supply.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
SEVEN INJURED WHEN
AUTO TURNS TURTLE
Young People of Penn's Grove
Hurt When Reckless Driver
Wrecks Car.

Special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Penn's Grove. y. J.. April 7.-Scven
young people were injured. two Of
them seriously when machine in
which they were riding turned turtle at
Woodbury., shortly before ! o'clock last
night. Francis Conneny 3 Shell road,
Carney's Point, driver Of the machine.
is being held by the Woodbury. police on
q charge OF driving an automobile while
intoxicated The injured are
Harry Toy, Penn's Grove. fractured
skull, condition serious.
Walter r. Ward. Penns Grove. Sc
we're bruises of the head and cuts on
the face. condition also serious
Ella Williamson, sos First avenue,
Carney's Point. lacerations OF the neck
and arms
The others who received medical at
tention and were discharged, are
Leon Johnson, Carney's Point. Ma
melle Birchard, Penn's Grove. Francis
Conneny and Deborah Saggers, Penn's
Grove
The party left this place last night in
q Ford limousine to attend dance at
Camden Just before o'clock Officers
Watson and Porch Of the Woodbury.
police force. standing at Broad and
Cooper streets, noticed a machine COM
ing down Broad street at high rate of
speed. They shouted 10 the driver TO
stop. but he paid no attention to the
signals The two officers jumped into
the police automobile and followed the
speeding limousine, which had disap-
peared around a corner Guided by the
sound of a crash they found the ma
chine upset at a corner of Red Bank
avenue, directly in front of the Under
wood Hospital.
The occupants were carried into the
hospital and given medical attention.
The machine was badly damaged.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
REDS CONGRATULATE TIRkS
on VICTORY OVER GREEhS

Ansora. ASIA Minor Apu
gratulations eter ta, t.etou achse. ~
by the Turkish Na.loul.i,t- .tr
Greeks have been received ns %, Ture
ish Nationalist government .~om ioors
Chitcherin. Russian Roish,. .> tor s.
minister.
Arrangements haze been -,mu..t
for a ioiut conference = rut>.-
BolSheNIk represcutAtivt tt Ist-a
which frontiers Will ~ adjusted
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
HEADS OF LONDON Frs
ARR GROWING ROT ND

by Annotated Press TO Every Evening
London, April 7r-CitIzens of
London are growing round head
ed, according to anthropoiogists
vino said this change Is due 10
the incursion of peoples from
Middle Europe
II II said this tendency toward
globular formation of the crani1m
bas amounted To two per cent
within the last 200 years.
The old British Inhabitants
were long headed and they have
been supreme IN initiative, GOV
erning capacity and genius says
commentator. The round
heads are lacking IN Initiative.
but they have great capacity
for patient labor"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
Be GOOD, DAUGHERTY
WARNS BUSINESS MEN
Will Countenance No Violations
of Law; Emphasizes New
Day and New Way"
By Assoc,ated press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington April "A general
warning To business that the Depart
ment of Justice Will countenance no
violations of the law was sounded today
by Attorney General Daugherty.
The country" Mr.. Daugherty said
should take notice of a new day and
a new way. and that those who had
been guilty of Illegal practices should
not CLOSE their eyes"
His statement, he added, was a
modest but emphatic warning to
those for whom it was intended and
could be regarded as an opportunity for
any Of those who should mend their
ways 10 do SO.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
GREEKS MARX CENTENARY.
Freedom From Turkish DONNA
ton Celebrated az Athens:
Royalty IN the PARADE.

By Associated Press to Every .rsa.rs
Athens. April -Grsece rHlaE
brated the lundreGth 4..I.trs.ir
her freedom from rna Lur,.-. .h.
there belnE grta- street 0ara.e t..
many mass meetings.
Members oi The Eata. .4u.... -1lI0aL
attended solemn -e.....
Cathedral
s9lIglIuSlp Js-o-s 8al- oeF
Princess AlaSt,Ls-d .ra- lr-.a
tioIpate 10 rh, service r-t -l. tls
III 70 attend
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
MILFORD POSTMASTERSHIP.
Lively Contest in Prospect for Appoint.
ment Next FAN.

AS the term for which Postmaster
William Robinson Of Milford was ap-
pointed will expire next November, a
number Of Republicans are already cast
ing their eyes on this luscious plum.
Unless the civil service regulations
make it possible for Mr.. Robinson 70 re
tain his job some Milford Republican
will get it.
4 number OF persons nave already
been mentioned In connection with the
appointment. including Mark j.. Davis.
James H.. Stanton and Joseph q. Davis.
This pOstoffice, which pays an an
nual salary OF $500, IS the best In the
State, with the exception of Wilmington
and Dover. The volume of business is
increased by that of the Caulk Dental
Co. and other industries.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
Argue for New Trial.

Argument was heard in Superior
Court today for a new trial in the suit
Of Louis JoslOh, d. b. a.. vs., Maurice
Faulbaum. D. b. r.. in which a jury re-
Gently returned a verdict Of 800 in
favor OF the plaintiff. Aaron Finger
represented the defendant and Philip
l.. Garrett represented the plaintiff
The suit involves 500 deposit made
on the purchase Of some glass.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
BRIDGEPORT POLICE FIND
MN HAVE BAD RECORD

Bridgeport. Ct. April Criminal
records Of two men whose names were
recorded as Roy Harris" and William
Dunken" were made public By the police
here today.
The authorities expressed belief that
Roy Harris is the same man who IS
alleged 10 have confessed last night in
Buffalo. y. Y. 70 completely in the rnur-
der OF Joseph B ElweI, New York turf
man and bridge expert. on June Il. 1920.
They also thought Dunken may have
been the accomplice named by him
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
ROTARIANS DANCE TONIGHT.
Give Function at Hotel du POnt in
Honor OF Ladies.

An unusually attractive program OF
music and dancing has been arranged
by the Rotary Club for the observance
Of Ladies Night tonight. The affair
viii be held in the du Barry room of the
Hotel du Pont Because Of the evening
program. the regular Thursday lunch
con was suspended.
The Rotary Club convention. which
convenes next Monday in Atlantic City,
will be represented by practically every
member Of the local organization. The
Rotarians from this city have engaged
q special Pullman for the purpose of
making the trip.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
bout 200 Of Polish Colony of Whining
ton Sail Prom New York.

About 200 residents Of the Polish
colony left New York for Poland on
Tuesday, after an absence from their
native country Of five or six years They
claim that the unsettled conditions Of
this country caused them TO leave.
About four or five families per week
are reported 10 be leaving the city,
about 80 per cent Of whom are of the
Polish peasant class and all have re-
taIned their allegiance to Poland. Many
are believed 10 have saved money during
their stay here. Some say they will re-
turn when conditions become improved.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
FIre on clay mont Street.

A fire causing $3.50 damage, covered
By insurance occurred in the home Of
Emil Wagner, 1890 Ciaynont street.
yesterday afternoon. The Independence
Fire Co. responding to still alarm
extinguished the fire with the chemical
engine
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
REAL ESTATE
ADVERTISING

in Every Evening is profitable
because Every Evening brings
RESULTS. Real Estate dealers.
who are buying and selling. and
others who are looking for homes
or good real estate investments.
look to Every Evenings Real
Estate columns. day after day and
week after week, for business
news of the Real Estate market.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
Held on herious Charge.

on 4 charge Of improper conduct to-
ward two girls, eight and nine years
old. respectively. Harry Horn was held
bv Judge Hastings IN Municipal Court
today under 500 bail for the Court of
General Sessions.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
Lancaster Visitors.

DR.. and Mrs ID. II. Nissley and
their little daughter, Mary Suzanne, of
Lancaster. Penna., are visiting Mrs.
Nissley's parents. MIR and Mrs. G. A.
Monaghan, Of 7OS North Harrison
street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
STANDARD PAYS 200 pER ,1>r

BY Associated Press 20 tver, E>.alr.
New YORK Aprl The STA 81.
OIL Company 81 \-hrsS1a .oJa.
c,ared a stock dividend 81 e0o
payable on Mas rs Gud,-S -l.,
al The close 81 business Apr
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
R. r. WORKERS % ~upport Ninrr..

London April The Nauoua
of Railway Men -nday trarlru4s.
decided to support he IS. l4srrs
their strike.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
THREE FRESHMEN SLAIN.
Believed to Have Been Victims of Re.
prisaIs for Attack on Crown Troops.

~ Associated Press 70 Every tvenine
Belfast. April Charles Slevin, John
Devine and Daniel Doherty. residents
of Dromore, county Tyrone. were re-
moved from their homes last night by
armed men and their bodies were found
outside the village this morning
1t is believed they were victims of
reprisals for attacks made upon crown
forces Tuesday night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
Amusements ronighL

Play houSC akc IL Frrm Mo
tiarrick \ audcvilic
Oueen-'. NE KID
Majestic Know NHl N4na
Arcadia " hat = Worth N h.
Rialto The RooNic kct4 ~
yOv-i' The Devil
strand Lying Lips
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07

Tasty luncheon for shoppers. Tea
Balcony. Smith & Strevig. 919 Market
street.-Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07

Safe milk means healthy children.
can 1910 or I54I. The Glover Dairy
CO.-AdY
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
weather Forecast

Ey Associated Press to Every ENoninE
Washington April weather mreasl
for Delaware
Generally cloudy anN tHectiitN ..N
E~5Eav tffh nrt.tt tIa snfNHf NHN.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-07
Return TO NATIVE LAND.

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