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Evening journal., 1921-06-17

PICK ". G. COKE
Selected as Member Of At
lantic Coast Industrial
Board
WILL LOOK AFTER
EMPLOYERS SIDE

William Griscom Coke 1905
Broome street. this city, has been
named to hll a vacancy as an en-
ployers' representative on the At
lantic Coast Shipbuilding Industrial
Board. This announcement is made
by Samuel King. secretary Of the At
lantic Coast Shipbuilders Associa-
ton.
Appointment OF Mr.. Coke. also
that of Ernest Lee Jahncke. of New
Orleans. made by W. T. Smith. chair
man of the board of confirmed by
his associates. complete the ship
builders complement OF five board
members.
Mr.. Coke is a former president
of the Harlan plant Of the Bethle-
hem Shipbuilding Corporation. Ltd.
and is vice-president of Pusey and
Jones Company, which has shipyards
in this city and in Gloucester, n. j.
He also is a member OF the local
Board OF Water Commissioners.
Mr.. Jahncke is president OF the
Jahncke Drydock and Ship Repair
Corporation. of New Orleans. The
other shipyard representatives are
NJ. A. Neeland. president of the New
York Shipbuilding Corporations
John G. Pew, president OF the Sun
Shipbuilding Company. and Mr
Smith, vice president OF the Mer-
chant Shipbuilding Corporation.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
KEEP CONGRESSMAN
ON JOB, SAYSLAYTON
speeial 70 The Evenlng Journal

Special 10 The Evening Journal
WASHINGTON June 17.-(United
Press)-"If Delaware had half as
much sense as Wyoming she might
today occupy tho position which the
Far Western States holds In Con-
gress Caleb r Layton. OF Delaware.
said today. DR.. Layton referred 20
the fact that Congressman Frank
Mondell. OF Wyoming. Is floor lead
er. He has said Mr.. Mondell has
put Wyoming on tho map because
his constituents had sense enough
TO keep him IN Congress"
In Delaware we have adopted a
policy OF limiting a CongressmRn's
service 10 two terms. said DIT. lay
ton. This Is rank folly. In conse-
quence OF this policy Delaware new
er gets anywhere IN tho House Of
Representatives. No matter how
brilliant a man may be or how de-
voted 70 tho States interests. he
must quit after four years OF ser
vice.
Places on important and power
ful committees are not earned here
They are given men because OF
length OF service. II Is impossible
for a man to get anywhere until hs
has served at least four years. Be.
cause OF the Delaware rule her rep
resentative here is precluded from
giving here the best service Of which
he might be capable"
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
RE.ORGANIZED
FIRE SERVICE
TO Be MODEL
New Department Will Con-
sist of II Thoroughly
Trained Companies
PRESENT APPARATUS
UNDERGOING TESTS

Wilmington will have one OF the
finest fire departments in the country
when the paid department goes into
service on September l." declared
Captain Charles Unbekant.of New
York city. who is aiding the directors
of the Department OF Public Safety
in the organization.
"a thorough inspection OF every
Ere house and a test OF every piece
Of fire apparatus in the city is being
made" said Captain Unbekant this
morning.
This work. which win probably
require a week, is being done by the
best experts in this country. No piece
OF apparatus or hose that fails to
measure up 20 the standard set by
the experts and representatives OF
the Fire Underwriters Association
will be accepted.
'.The people OF Wilmington may
rest assured that the work OF in
spection will be thorough, and that
the men appointed TO the new de-
partment will be qualified in every
way for the work to which they are
assigned"
Directors OF the Department oi
continued on page ffteen)
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
CAMEO PEARL PIN
FOR MISS SAMWORTH

Miss Ellen samworth. wen known
school teacher, was presented with a
cameo pin set IN seven pearls by
members OF ne Democratic City
Committee. OF which she is a mem
ber. at a meeting OF that body last
night. The presentation was made by
Timothy J. Mooney. chairman OF the
committee at the meeting held in
the Democratic League
Mr.. Mooney lauded Miss Sam
worth's work in behalf OF the Dem
ocratic party. Miss samworth thank
ed her associates for their kind words
and the gift.
The committee changed tho rules
OF the City Committee providing for
a president. vice president and secre-
tary Of each OF the wards. Here
after each election district will be
represented on the City Committee
by a man and women ward chair
man. This rule was adopted with
out opposition.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17

WASHINGTON. June II Omitted
Press. with Congress moving slow
ly toward a declatory state OF
peace. Secretary Hughes today was
understood 10 be studying the ques-
ton OF a treaty with Germany.
Hughes Is said 10 be considering
the problem OF a treaty with Ger
many on the basis that one OF the
following two courses must be taken
after Congress accomplishes a state
OF peace.
!. The United States must accept
the treaty OF Versailles with the
covenant OF the League OF Nations
stricken out and the notifications
and reservations necessary TO meet
objections OF the administration to
the treaty as its stand. or.
2. 1flis government must nego-
tiate a separate peace treaty with
Germany.
Secretary Hughes Is known 20
favor the first course and he Is be-
lleved now to be studying the reser-
vauons and modihcgions which he
thinks necessary TO allow American
acceptance OF the Versailles treaty
After he has decided how Il shall be
edited 10 meet American approval.
the secretary is expected 10 send the
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
CHARLES COPELAND
Is NEW SECRETARY

Charles Copeland. assistant treas
urer, has been elected a member of
the board Of directors and secretary
OF the T. I. DUPONT de Nemours and
Company 70 m the vacancies caused
by the death Of Alexis L DUPONT
Mr.. Copeland has been assistant
treasurer OF the company for is
years. His connection with the ex-
plosives industry began several years
prior to that when he became as
sistant to j. A Haskell, then presi-
dent OF the Lahlin and Rand Pow
der Company. He served also as as
sistant treasurer OF the Eastern Dy-
Mantle Company. and OF the Lake
Superior Powder Company. on the
consolidation OF these companies
with the DUPONT Company. he as
sumed the position which he is now
leaving for his new work as secre-
tary OF the company.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
ARMY NO PLACE
FOR SHACKLES
Major Loses Command For
Alleged Abuse of
Soldier
WEEKS ACTS ON
FORMAL CHARGE

WASHINGTON. June 17-United
Press) F. S. Foltz. OF the
Sixth Cavalry, and In command OF
Fort Oglethorpe. Ca, has been re-
lieved from his command by Secre-
tary OF War Weeks for mistreatment
OF a private soldier. Weeks announc-
ed today.
The soldier alleged TO have been
mistreated was Private George p.
Rhodes. OF Troop X. Sixth Cavalry
The removal OF Colonel Foltz fol-
lowed protest made 70 Weeks BY
Congressman Rosenbloom. West V1r-
ginIa, where Rhodes Is from.
An Investigation made by Weeks
developed that Rhodes left Fort
Oglethorpe without leave OF absence
and upon his return he was placed
in shackles. which was held BY the
War Department as mot IN accord
ance with the regulations and Gus
toms OF the service"
Weeks probably may continue tho
Investigation OF tho case to deter
mine what shall be done with COL
onel Folts.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
ROTARL4NS TO WORK AT
HOME FOR DLSARlNAME,NT'

EDINBURGH. Scotland. June II
CUnited Press. Universal peace has
been promoted by the international
Rotary Convention here. according
TO American delegates providing 10
leave Edinburgh today.
All delegates were pledged 10 have
their clubs memorialize their gov
ernments for the calling OF an in
ternational disarmament Congress.
The closing speech Of the conven-
tion dwelt on the claim that the con-
ventlon has advanced the cause Of
peace by giving "a practical demon
stration OF the strength Of friendli-
ness"
Quitting this convention is about
as pleasant as washing the Thanks
giving dinner dishes" declared En-
NETT Caller, Ashville. n. c.
Caller. who is the retiring sergeant
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
LEAGUE FOR UNION
ON YAP MANDATE

PARIS. June n Omitted Press. y
The League OF Nations today asked
allied powers 10 reach an agreement
with the United States on the Zap
and Mesopotamian mandates before
the next meeting OF the league
council.
Gastea Da Cunha. OF Brazil. acting
for the league. made the request of
France, Italy, Great Britain and
Japan.
The note emphasized the state
ment that Il Is essential for the
Allies TO reach full understanding
with the United States in order that
the council may discharge it's respon-
s.bilities in approving the mandates
The league will not attempt to
exercise its mandate functions untn
the request has been met, "a Cunha
declared.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
ASSOCIATION
OF NATIONS
AFTER WORLD
IS At PEACE
Harding's Plan Would
Pledge All to Abide
By international
Court
ARBITRATION TREATY
IDEA ELIMINATED

WASHINGTON. June IT Omitted
Press) "A plan for an association
OF nations has been drafted at the
request OF President Harding. * was
learned in reliably informed quar-
ters here today.
The draft. now complete. covers
several typewriter pages and is
constructed around the idea OF codi-
flying International law and setting
up a world tribunal after the plan
advocated by Harding in his cam
paign speeches.
This was the answer from admin
istration quarters today to the letter
OF Hamilton Holt. asking President
Harding specifically what he Is do
ing toward creating the association
Of nations advocated during the
Presidential campaign.
The plan Is reported 10 ignore
entirely the Versailles treaty and
the League OF Nations
President Harding. Il is said. or
dered drafting OF plan shortly after
his election last November. A man
we'll versed in International law.
who has the complete confidence OF
/ the President. was asked to under
take the task, but his Identity has
not been made known. The draft.
ing was finished some weeks ago. II
Is said.
Administration friends explained
(continued on PAGE FIfteen.)
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
Police Make
Fourth SAFE
FOR KIDDIES
First Arrest Today After
Boy is Wounded by Toy
Pistol Fire
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
WANTS LAW OBSERVED

As the result OF the shooting n
Charles Boyer. aged IA years. a pu-
Pill at No Public School. French
street. between Fifth and Sixth. yes
terday afternoon. the Bureau Of Po-
lice has started a fight against the
sale Of toy pistols In this city. and
one dealer will be arrested this af-
ternoon. according TO statements
made this afternoon by Captain OF
Detectives Benson
The toy pistols IN question are
made for discharging blank metal
lie she'll cartridges. but may also be
used for cartridges containing bull
lets.
The shooting OF Boyer yesterday
afternoon. resulting in a trihing flesh
wound in the side OF the abdomen. Is
thought TO have been without any
intent TO injure him. but the result
OF forgetfulness on the part Of the
boy doing the shooting, who proba.
bly, had both kinds Of cartridges In
his pockets. just who fired the bull
let has not yet been determined. a,
several OF the boys had toy pistoli
and were engaging in a sham battle
The matter was brought TO the at
Continued on Page Fifteen)
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
THINK SLAYER
in Hiding HERE
Police on Hunt For Lively
Wanted For New Jersey
Crime
ELKTON SUSPECT
RELEASED TO-DAY

omcers In the rural districts near
Wilmington. all agog over the report
that Lewis Lively. Negro. wanted a.
the alleged murderer OF 7-year-
old white girl IN Moorcstown. ". j.,
Is In hiding In this section. have
picked up and chased several sus-
poets.
Sheriff Louis Seth. OF Cecil county.
Nd. arrested a man found asleep in
the railroad station at Eikton yester-
day. The man. OF swarthy COM
plexion. was found to be an Italian
by the name OF George Donpo. OF
Havre de Grace, although his fea-
lures resembled very much the pho
tographs OF the murderer sent
broadcast by officials OF Burlington
county. y. j.. where the crime was
committed.
Chief OF Police Bradshaw. OF
Moorestown. made the trip to Elk
ton this morning and after looking
az Donpo ordered his release.
Another suspect was seen yesterday
az .Boothwyn, Pa. about ten miles
from Wilmington. According 20
word sent Detective Ellis. OF Buriing-
ton county, j. p. Dill. a constable OF
Boothwyn, chased the suspect FOR
nearly a mile and then lost the trail
Din said the man had been loiterinr
about the village and was recognized
by the photographs on the circulars
Detective Parker. who Is IN charge
Of the case, believes Lively Is IN
hiding IN Delaware and has aelrod
the police OF Wilmington. Downing.
town and West Chester to search thi,
section.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich.-"carry
Oni"
That is the keynote OF the task
that Major John C. Emery OF Grand
Rapids has set for himself as new
National Commander OF the Ameri-
can Legion.
Il consider the continuance Of the
fight that the late Col Fred W. Gal
braith, Jr.. was making. the most
important part Of the great post 70
which / have been elected" says
Emery.
The Legion must stand by It's pro-
gram OF keeping afiame in the hearts
OF former service men and women a
sense Of individual and collective OBJ
legation 70 community, state and ma
tion, and by its fight in behalf OF
disabled veterans OF the World
War"
Emery intends TO devote his en-
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
HARDING'S PLAN FOR WORLD PEACE READY;
IL COMPANIES IN NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT
PEACE FOR u. S. UNDER
VERSAILLES TREATY, BUT
WITHOUT UTLEAGJE LIKELY

Versailles pact with these changes
TO President Harding. with the rec
ommendation that the treaty be re-
submitted to the Senate for ratifca-
ton.
Hughes is In favor OF accepting
the versailles treaty with the neces-
sary changes for the following prin-
cipal reasons.
1. The United States would there
by be given an onicial and undeni-
able right 20 a voice in the economic
settlements growing out OF the war,
such as the German reparations
question. which Hughes holds consti-
tutes the key TO the general economic
recovery OF the world and which he
believes vitality affects this county.
Acceptance by the United States OF
the Versailles treaty probably would
result In this governments present
unofficial representation on the Rep
aration Commission through Roland
w Boyden being made. official.
2. acceptance OF the Versailles
treaty also. Il is held. would give
equal share or voice with Great Brit
ain. France. Japan and Italy, in the
disposition Of the former enemy ter.
ritories. and resources surrendered
to the Allied and associated powers
as a result OF the war.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17

at-arms was greatly Impressed by
Scotch hospitality.
Their hospitality Is quiet; Il con-
sists Of seeing that everything runs
inconspicuously and smoothly. Sud
denly you wake up 20 the fact that
you have been enjoying H." he said.
The closing spectacle Of the con-
vention was the great parade yes
terday In which more than a thou
sand Rotarians marched down an
cient Scottish streets under a forest
OF American and British flags
There were princes and princesses.
NEUROLOGICAL characters and sym
bolical floats. There was a Statue OF
Liberty float accompanied by Charles
II. Genes, Ashville n. c.. dressed as
Uncle Sam. Robert Cameron. OF Bill
lings. Mont. treated wide-eyed Scot
tish children 10 the sight OF a real
cowboy. complete to the last spangle
and the notches on revolver.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17

tire time TO the administration Of his
new Office.
The folks Of his home town are
both pleased and sorry over his cleo
tion-sorry because he has already
resigned as president of the board OF
city commissioners.
Emery YVES in the big battles al
Cantigny, st. Mihiel and in this
Meuse-Argonne offensive He was
commissioned a major in infantry IL
August, 1918.
II was shortly after this thai
Emery was wounded by shell fire
He was sent homo and discharged
from the hospital and army. Marcf
| 81. 1919.
1t Is fitting that Emery was borr
on July 4. He has always lived II
Grand Rapids. In private life he ID
real estate and Insurance broker
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
STEAL NOW BY
THE AUTO LOAD
Thieves Rob P. R. R.
Freight Car of Bancroft
Co. Goods
LOOT DESPITE
RAILROAD COPS

Thieves. operating on the whole
sale plan, have resumed activities
u this city. according TO reports made
10 the Bureau Of Police. this morn
Ing.
Sometime wednesday night sew
eral men backed an automobile truck
up TO a freight car OF the Pennsyl-
vania railroad Company, standing
on the tracks In the eastern part OF
The city. just south Of the Brandy
vine river, and later drove away with
several hundred dollars worth OF
freight. Included in the lot was a
rase Of goods consigned TO the Jo-
teDh bancroft and Sons Company,
which was opened at the car. The
exact amount OF the loss has not yet
been determined.
According 10 the reports made to
the police there has been a consid-
srable Increase lately IN thefts from
freight cars in this city. in spite Of
the fact that the railroad companies
maintain a constant patrol in the
section through which their road
runs.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
At 50, TWIN
SISTERS HAPPY
Mrs. Camperson, and Mrs.
Adams Smile After Many
Years of Life
NOT "DOLLED UP"
FOR EARLY CALLERS

Their faces beaming in smiles
when, as they said. "they had been
caught mapping" Mrs. Marcia J.
Camperson and Mrs Mary f.
Adams, twin sisters. Of 1880 n.
Scott street greeted a representa-
tive OF The Evening journal this
morning when he called 10 extend
his congratulations on their s5th
birthday anniversary. The aged
women we're busy with their house
work and as Mrs Camperson ex-
planned. I'VE have not had time yet
TO get cleaned up"
The two women were working
steadily. however. as they expressed
the opinion that they would be
showered with congratulations from
their many relatives and friends
during the day.
The women who are hale. well
and jolly. we're born on the Brandy
wine creek at what was known as
Gilpin's Mills. Their parents were
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles McCanerty.
The father was paper maker at the
Gllpin mills. When the twins were
~ years Of age the mill was de-
stroyed by FIRE. In speaking OF this
incident this morning, both women
showed that their minds we're still
keen. recalling incidents OF the FIRE
and Of removing to Ceciltown. Nd.
following the fire.
The family returned 10 Delaware
few years later, the father and the
children obtaining employment al
Riddles mills.
Mrs Camperson said today that
she was married when 20 years OF
CONTINUED on page hfteen)
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
PAYS DEARLY FOR ASSAULT.

Joseph Sherry. pleading guilty 70
a charge OF assault and battery on
Jesse Stavicki. was fined S25 and
costs by Judge Hastings in Municipal
Court this morning. He was repre-
scented by ]. Frank Ball.
Sherry was accused OF having
struck stavicd in the face. causing
him TO fall and strike his head on
tho sidewalk. rendering him uncon-
scious for two days II was said
that sherry's assault was in retalla-
ton OF stavickrs telling a girl that
Shorty was 4 married man
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
FINISH CONCRETE
ON STATE HIGHWAY

Rapid progress is being made on
the State road between the South
Market causeway and Tybouts CO..
ner. This road passes Farnhurst
and Hare's Corner and is being laii
by two contractors. The concrete
pavement between Hare's Corner an :
Tybout's Corner has been laid and
will be open to traffic about July 1.
Laying Of concrete on the stretch
from the Causeway to Farnhurst was
finished this morning. and that
stretch will be open to traffic by
July 10.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
DRESS CAUSES TINS TROUBLE.

Alleged to have sold a dress that
Maude Ellegood. Negress. had given
her TO keep for her, Ida NJ. Chase,
Negress. was held in 500 bail for
court on a charge OF larceny as
bailee by Judge Hastings in Munic-
pal Court this morning. The third
Negress. to whom Ida Is accused OF
selling the dress. pawned IL.
Ida denied that she sold the dress
saying that she gave It TO the other
Negress TO keep for Maude.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
DEFENDANT WINS HOLD
OVER TENANT CASE

Judgment for the defendant was
given by Judge Rice. IN Court OF
Common Pleas this morning. IN the
case Of Stanislaw Tyburski and wife
against Waleryan Duchatkiewicz. a
holding over tenant suit over Fifth
avenue. occupied by the defendant
Judge Rice ruled that there was a
fatal variance between tho allega-
tions Of the plaintiffs statement and
the proof.
Harry p. Joslyn was counsel for
the plaintiff. and Robert Adair for
the defendant.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
Mrs. nOCKETY DIE.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
MIDDbETOWN. June 17.-Mrs.
May Taylor Dockety. wife OF Eugene
Dookety. OF Middle Neck. died at the
home OF her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Taylor. 1lo4 West Eighth street
Wilmington. on Tuesday evening,
after an illness OF several years. She
Ia survived by her husband and one
son. Mrs. Dockety will be buried
from her parents home tomorrow
afternoon. with interment in River
view Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
SIM FElNERS NOW
CRIPPLE RAILWAYS

LONDON. June II CUnited Press)
Thousands OF lives were endanger-
ed here early today by a series OF
Sim Fein attacks on railway signal
boxes. Signals were changed or de-
stroyed and trafilc was hampered.
Three signal towers we're covered
with petrol and fred.
ono signalman was killed and
three we're found bound and gagged.
Scotland Yard reported several
arrests In connection with tho raids.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
BRANDYwINE GRANGE MEETS.

The business meeting OF West
Brandywlne Grange at Talleyville.
was held last evening. The meeting
was OF patriotic order. a celebration
OF flag day being observed. Read
ings were given by Mrs. Julia Mouse
ly. Miss Eva Weldin and Miss May
Luff. The grange is making plans
to organize baseball team 10 take
part in the Pomona Grange ceiebra-
ton in August. The next meeting
will be held on Thursday evening,
July z.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
FEIGNED ONE ARM,
FINED AS BEGGAR

with one sleeve OF his coat hang
ing empty at his side and his arm
held behind him under his coat
Frank Conner. working a panhand-
ling game. made the mistake OF ac-
costing Police Omcer Hunter for
money last night while the officer
was in plain clothes. As a result
Conner was fined $40 and costs by
Judge Hastings in Municipal Court
this morning.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
sHEPHERD-McRRTpE.

Special to The Evening Journal.
MIDDLETOWN, June 17.-Miss
Pearl shepherd. OF Milford, and
John r. Mcbride. OF Frederica, were
quietly married at the odessa NJ. E.
Church last Sunday morning by the
pastor OF tho church. the Rev. Rob-
ert Hodgson. Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Bride will make their home in Fred
erica-
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
JAIL MAI THIEF.

John Ford, Negro, is years OF age.
who pleaded guilty in United States
District Court yesterday afternoon
TO the charge OF robbing a registered
destroying letters, was sentenced
this morning by Judge Morris to
serve three years in the Iowa State
Reformatery at Anamosa. Iowa
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
RECOVER SnOIFN SKTFT.

The city detective bureau has To-
Gated a 24-foot skin, the property OF
Wilson Goldsborough, AZ a point up
the Christiana river, and will take
possession OF Il this afternoon. The
boat was stolen from the u. s gov
ernment reservation at Bombay
Hook on May is.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
Smile Awhile

NOW YORK - Mrs. Rose
Walker. arrested for keeping
seven hens In her home, held
health officers or by swinging
an axe The court then made
her swing the axe on her pets.
CHICAGO like the United
States and want 20 stay here,
Robert A. Buckner, interna-
tional confidence man. told
Judge lands. Gan right. III
let you stay ten years in Leaven-
worth prison" said the judge.
CHICAGO - Phillip Eisen-
berg. 10, was picked mp on the
sidewalk. crying bitterly Il
broke my watch" he said. All
Phillip had done was 10 fall
from the window on the third
floor.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
.nrnGE WARNS HIM

Pleading guilty to charge Of
parking an automobile within ten
feet OF a fire plug al Tenth and
Orange streets. Louis chaiken was
dismissed with a warning by Judse
Hastings In Municipal Court this
morning.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
SUN AND TIDE.
LOST AND FOUND.

Il osT-ON FRANKLIN STREET. BE.
j tween Tenth street and pennsyivnnia
tvenua. lady'H wrist watchi Initials q.
T. W. Return 20 Evening Journal
bcire junei7 a.
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