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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
KNICKERBOCKERED WOMAN
CREATES FURORE ON LINKS

Pinehurst N. c.. Fob. 16.---
Members OF tho Pinchurst Tin
Whistles had something to
whistle about yesterday when
Miss Elizabeth Clemson. of Mid
dletown. n. Y. stepped out of a
bus and walked into the Pine
hurst Country Club clad In bril-
liant golf knickerhockers and
flashing golf stockings. II was
the first appearance of a woman
golfer In knickerbockers In Pine
hurst and II created sensation.
Miss Cieinson was the most un-
concerned Individual IN tho club
house as she put her name on the
register. II did not take long for
crowd to collect. and the com
ments We're varied and entertain
ing. II was generally agreed by
the men golfers that the knick-
erbockers looked TO be practical,
and that they would come into
general use by women golfers
Miss Clemson was accompanied
by ii. c. Wellborn. a member of
the Ardstry Club, IN the metro
poiitan district. and also of tho
Woodland Golf Club. or Boston.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
HEDDOS IS NATIONAL
1872 BALEIIsP CHAMPION

By Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Cleveland. Feb. 16-Charles Hedon.
Of Dowagiac. Mich. today is the cham
pion national anna teur 1872 balkline bill
lard player. He won the title last
night when ne defeated Percy Collins.
Of Chicago. 800 20 247 IN the closing
game OF the tournament
Heddon's victory sent Collins into
three cornersd tie for second place with
Edgar and Francis Appleby. each hav-
ing four victories and two defeats
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
NEW CASTLE BEAT NFWaRE.
High School Teams Battled for Suprem-
acy In Friends Gym Last Night.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening.
New Castle, Feb. 16-LAst evening
the New Castle High School baske-
ball team. accompanied by a large
number OF rooters. paid visit 10 tho
Friends School gymnasium and de-
feated the Newark High school i've in
th. All-Scholastic scheduled games by
the score Of % 10 Il. The score al the
close Of the first half WAS I3 TO IL in
favor Of the locals. the local team has
played u games so far this season and
has won and lost in the Au-SchoI
astic schedule and has won one and
lost TWO Of the independent games
played This evening the High Schoo!
team VII play the Elkton High School
in the Opera House. the game begin
ming AZ Sis On Saturday next Tho
New Castle High Schoo! win plav tho
Dover High School team at Dover the
lineup and score
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
BARNEY GIFTS
UNIQUE svALEHT1NE~

Pittsburgh. Teh. IA pair OF
rain checks. sot,vcnfers n inter
estina days in baseball hcre. vns
tho most priced "valentine" re-
ceived Monday by Barney Drsy-
fuss. president OF the Pittsburgh
National Lea que club. a fan sent
the checks TO Mr.. Droyfuss Ous
OF tho rain checks had boon nt-
tached TO ticket issued for the
last game played IN old Txpoei-
tion Park. June 10. 1903. Tho
other ticket wns dated October 3,
1909, the day on which tho Pirates
opened worlds series with De-
troih
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
operous Task for q Scribe.

New York, Feb. 16.-Franklin Brooks
formerly a Manila newspaper man, yes
.erday was appointed by Supreme Court
Justice Ford, receiver FOR the $3.50 900
stallion Friar Rock. Brooks was di-
rected 20 proceed TO the breeding farm
OF John II. Rosseter, at Santa Rosa,
Calf, where the stallion is Qaartered
and see that the animal is safely de
livered 10 the stock farm Of John z
Madden. near Lexington. Ky. as or
dered recently by Justice Ford in de
Gliding a dispute between the two horse
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
aAppIe BIosaoms.r
THE SCREEN.
Anniversary week ~ the o,

~ her appearances yesterday ~ .he
Queer. Mise Fonsin Wifaon's sfrgf~ z
won even greater arpIaaas ard naSe
even a greater and more piea sing .~1-
precision or he- auiiar"es fhar on me
7rst fsy Afiss Tygeor = rurnrera to,t
pl4a sing and artistic. nra rendered ,r.
manner attirR an artist ~ ahfli.v ard
training 'vher Yoar Away from .he
Only Cir Is ono ~ tan sonss fha. thi-
charming coln-atura aorra~o is Sir 9fr1
George ToIforda pro1sc.ior y Behold
Ny Wife * he dramatic feature n
~ r,Yr.p~rorv-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
FAMOUS FOOTBALL PLAYER
NOW HOWARD ALL MINUS
ry Associstsd 60 . 80 Egsnlng

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 1o-Arnold
Horween, whose career as captain Of
football at Harvard vas marked alike
bv an unbeaten record for the eIev.nsnd
an unfaIErg ability himself 70 call the
turn Of the cfin before each game, was
an slurnnus Of Harvard today With the
results az the rnid-year examinations Hor-
ween CARED enough credits 70 graduate
and departed for bis home IN Chicago
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
GREBEHIIL GIN CLUB.
Annual Meeting Of the Organization 10
be Held Tonight

The Creenhin Trapshooting Club wifi
hold It's annual meeting for election Of
officers this evening at 5 o'clock at the
Simon Hotel, Eighth and King streets
Al this meeting VIII be decided the
policies Of the year and for this reason.
II is hoped that large number Of mem
bers VIII attend Details and plans for
the Delaware state tournament will also
be decided upon. as also. If the club will
hold Il registered tournament or a series
q registered club shoots
on Saturday afternoon the club will
hold It's regular weekly shoot and is now
arranging a special program for this
shoot
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16

over given her time and genius
TOuorrou George Walsh IN 70 ooin-
nnsncs three-tsv snsagsroan' 81 hs
new picture Prom Now On
Tom six at The savoy.
Tom Mix. n The Untam.1 vii
have it's inst showing a. the gas0v
Theatre today Learn how . sIperrna n
and hlr strange comrades Satan ara
Bisrk Bart. rode through ne dssart
wastes % avengs ar Insult hat y~afs 2
\ mans soul like a ufff- hot brand
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
Object 10 Race NJ Getting.

Shreveport. La. Feb. l6.-ANnource-
ment was made yesterday that pefi-
ton would be filed in State Court by
citizens seeking an injunction t. pre-
vent the holding Of thirteen day race
meeting at the State Fair Grounds be-
ginning February 10. The court will
be asked TO decide whether the Stale
law forbids horse racing except during
the State fair
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
MAY Pilot New Team.

II Is rumored around R1chards0n
Park that Phinney Hastings. having
resigned from the leadership Of the
Five Points baseball team, will organ
ize an independent nine which will
not be connected with the Suburban
League circuit. Phinney claims ne can
get the majority Of the players who
signed under him last year 10 return
with his team.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
vale in International pouts

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 16-Box-
ers IN Yale viii meet several from
Quxns College. Kingston. Canada.
Saturday, and the meet will be the first
one ever held here with opponents from
college outside the country The
matches are at 175. 1853. las. 135. I25
and 1l5 pounds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
Penn. State Baseball.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
State College. Pa. Feb. 1.-two
games with the University Of Detroit
have been added 70 the Pennsylvania
State College baseball schedule, 1T was
announced today. Both contests viii be
played on the home field on May 90
and 81
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
To Renew Charter Oak Stalks.

Hartford, Feb 16.-The Charter Oak
stake Of $4,000 will be renewed for the
1921 grand circuit at Charter Oak Park
track by vote Of the fair association.
Il was announced yesterday. The class.
as well as other stake events viii be
announced later.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
ALL.wILMINGTON MEETING.
Reorganization Of Popular Circuit to
BE Effeciad InniahI

meeting VIII be held tonight to re
organize the An-Wimlngton Baseball Il
League Leo Red" Walsh WIN preside
over the session.
In all probability the league win
furnish franchises TO the clubs that
finished the pennant race last season.
They We're ParksIde, Elete enth Ward
keystone. Southside Eden. Ninth Ward,
Silverbrook. NsiEhborhood and De
fiance. all or which have signifisd their
intention Of returning to the All-Wn-
mington fold for another year
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
MCGOWAN 70 RFFERRF.
Local Sportsman 70 Ofacinte at Chester
Boxing Climb.

Jack McCiowan. tuo local fight referee
has been engaged III Wits Britt mana
ger ~ tho Chester Boxing club. n ~
ihe third man in tho ring there Nc
Gowan started on his new Job Monday
night officiating in tho Kih Sam and
Kid carney fight MCGOWAN succeeds
Referee Fop O'Hrion. of Philadelphia.
who returns TO the Olympia club
McGowan u we'll known in sporting
circles in fhls section. having always
been Identified IN sports of all kinds
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
Parkside DriKa Onens.

The campaign 10 subscribe 81 800 10
use in the construction Of a gymna-
STUN by the Parkside Athletic Club
viii be officially opened this evening
with rally at the association head
quarters in Kirkwood Park
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
Hagiey Academy vs.. Penn.Del.

Hagley Academy will play the Penn
Del five az Henry Clay tonight. Penn
Del defeated the Hagley hrst team but
viii have 10 travel a rough road to
night ss the Academy Ave is a strong
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
BOWLING.

The following scorce were rolled last
night on the alleys Of gradys bowling
and billiard pariors
Industrial IrAsuA
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
Y. NJ. &. A. LEAGUE.

Two fast games featured the pl3y ir
tho y. NJ G. a League. tho Command.
ers defeating the Colonies. - 20 q
while the A6n1irals defeated the cen
erals % 70 : The scores
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16

Parkside bssketbaIl team e. Oy4tb
out game for Saturday night and
would like 10 arrange a game WITH .
local five. West End. Brownson. De-
fance or Hagley Academy preferred
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
GOALS
sP0RT CHARTER

Keystone viii furnish the talent for
the smoker to be held at Delaware CITY
tonight Ia the Service Mems Club for
the benefit OF the Post baseball team
for the 1921 season.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16

Defiance Big Five viii travel to
Chester tonight where they meet the
fast going St PauIs Guild team or
Chester All the players and fans re-
requested to catch the seven FORTY
train out 81 French street station
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
''Ts FIRST Born IL The Majestic

The First Porn" Sessus Hsyska-
VA s n"w stellar eehicle closes 80 ~
~ cement at the Majestic Theatre 70
night
Sven Tesrs Pad Luck. coming ~
morrow. r1.ra The gsrnut n things
which 20 . make fun There are any
number n exterior ard Interior settings
Of a high grade through which tha story
weaves IS way. n 80 ne respects ii .s
a lesson - ne over 81 perztitiofis
@The Leopard Woman" az The Rislto.
Today ard today only. Louise
Giaur picture The Leopard Woman
is being brought hack for a return en-
gagemert st The PiaIfo This feature
IS one ~ me most romanttr ana dram
ATTIC productions 70 which this star has
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
LOCAL ADJUSTMENTS. A
THE STAGE.
Madam Brndna's pIuok.

Madam Bradnn's Pluck is re.ponsibIe
Tor the rstsntion. at tho 0srriek Theatre
This week. Of one of tho most elaborate
ana charming nets nesn In Whining
ton this seeson. When shs fret made
her appearance ~ Tho Garrick al tho
matinee ON Monday afternoon, She ana
her. handsome and sagscious horess.
dogs and pigeons made a profound I'm
precision. Shs fen from her horse on
Monday night ana broke her arm and
IL was feared that II would b. neoes-
sary To cancel the act, but she piuokily
said TINT she could go on with It. Ana
she did and Mr.. Dockstadsr paid her
high compliment for her pluck.
Al Jolson az The Playhouse.
boz ofics. the mort popular entsrtainex
on the American stage today, will begin
HIS engngemsnt at The Playhouse ~
morrow evening al s.I0 sharp in gay
and gorgeous "sinbad." His engage
nent is definitely limited % three days.
with the only matinee On Saturday.
All reports concur In the statement ths {
the inirnitable comedian - 81 great
fettle md singing better than ever. BE
comes with a group of new songs the
most notable n which IL his orzr
country. Mr. JoIson's vehicle lu that
musical extraveganza fun ~ girls and
gorgeous color ~ tho Orient. "Sinbad a."
From his first appearance a. Gus. 4"
later az "Inbad." tho porter ahd finally
70 his goodnight aonR in white fore and
evening ciothea the blackf8cad nizht-
ingHle keeps his audience n hts ~
laughter
Apple Blossoms.
Charles Dillingham; viii present he
operettA. Apple Blossoms" a. The
Plsy syhouse on next Monday T4sgfa =
and Wednesday, II will BE- recalled
that Il wns the supreme musical aveaf
~ the past season N Sew York. vvhevn
IL ran throughout The theatrical yna
AZ Mr.. Dim zham's Globe Theat ire tbr
home " so many euccesaea.
Tomorrow morning seass ~ me -
gaEemaut EviiI ~ m rala
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16

From the rumors current, the An
Wilmington league Will have TO be in
creased % twentyteam league 20 ae
comodate all the applicants for bertb--
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
iDominck De Sal bbat

Dominck De sabbattino has been
selected % hold the managerial reins
over the Neighborhood team Of tho
All Wilmington League for tho coro-
ing season The italian lads should
mike a bid for the pennant this wear
as Sabbattino is a capable leader and
has some excellent material TO pick
from
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
GOALS
GOALS

Refereo. Gnllaghor. Central Ronrl
Scorer. Webb Time Of halvcs. %
minutes
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
Se~ Castle High.
Newark High.

Referee. Rose. Central BOARD. Timer
Madden Time Of halves 20 minutes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-16
First Game.
e
FL. IL ~ =.
Second Game.

Referee. Sparks limo of halves. 20
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-24
w. G. SPURGIN
KILLS HIMSELF
AT MIAMI, FLA.
Banker Charged With
Theft of Million
Is Suicide.
BULLETIN.

Miami, Fla. Oct. 24-United
Press.)-That the body of the
"mystery man. who committed
suicide in a local hotel Thurs
day night, is not that Of War
ren C. Spurgin, abscOnding
bank president of Chicago, was
the belief of police today fol-
lowing an investigation.
~The physical measurements
do not tally" said a police an
nOuncement
The body had been identified
by w. Z. Bennett, friend of
Spurgfn, as that of the missing
banker.
Miami, Fla, Oct 24.-CUnitet
Press. THE body of the mystery
man., believed to be that of War
ren c. Spurgin, missing Chicago
banker, was held here today pend,
ing further identification.
The body was identified late YES
terday by W. F. Bennett of Miami
an intimate friend of the banker
The man had committed suicide ii
a local hotel room
Registered as &c. Hayden.
Chicago, Oct. 24.-CUnited Press.
Warren c. Spurgin, charged with
stealing a million dollars while
president Of the Michigan avenue
Trust company, committed suicide
in a Miami, Fla, hotel, according
to word received by the states at
torney's office here today.
The wife and daughter of tn
former banker have left to identif,
the body of &C. Hayden, believes
to be that of Spurgin.
istered at the hotel last week un
der the name of Hayden. Frida
he was found with a bullet hole i
his head and a pistol clutched i
his hand
Destroyed Laundry Marks.
Laundry marks were torn fror
his clothing and all papers whic
might have served to identity tn
man, were destroyed.
The body has been identified a
that of Spurgin by W. F. Bennet
of Miami, former friend of tn
banker.
Detectives have searched a,
over the world for Spurgin sine
he disappeared in July.
The bank Spurgin wrecked ha
been reorganized as the Equitabl
Trust company, with new set C
officers.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-24
INITIAL ARMS
PARLEY MEET
TO BE DELAYED
~ zDn Soldier
Program Conflicts
With Opening.

Paris, Oct. s4-United Press.l
Premier BRAND may be prevent
ed from going to Washington TO at
tend the limitation OF ornaments
conference by the attempted Kari
ist coup in Hungary, it was said
here semi-sfficialiy today.
The central European situation is
considered very grave. Czech0-SiO-
Takla, JGgO SiaviI and even Ru-
mania may march upon Hungary
within As hours.
Washington, Oct. 24.-The Amer
ican delegates to the conference on
limitation of armament were again
in conference today in Secretary
Hughes office at the state depart
ment, continuing their review of
data prepared for their use by var
ious agencies and the preliminary
discussion of policies which Will
govern their acaons when the con-
terence.
Washington, Oct. 24.-Ofhcials in
charge OF arrangements for the
armament conference and those
formulating the program for the
American unknown dead exercises
on Armistice day are somewhat
perplexed as to how the two events
can be arranged without having
the programs conflict.
The military escort for the un-
known dead is scheduled to leave
the capitol with President Harding
and cabinet members at its head at
s 80 O'Clock on the morning of Nov.
I II III
theatre at Arlington as planned
would continue we'll into the after
noon and would be followed by
luncheon for the distinguished Wis
itors-
First Session in AfternOOnl
The opening session Of the con-
ference would, in the opinion of
some officials, be more appropri-
ately held in the morning and ad
journment taken out OF respect to
the American unknown dead and
recognition of Armistice day. II
would seem impossible to meet be-
fore 8 a. N. in order to avoid con-
fiict with the other programs, it was
said. Consequently, it was thought
probable that the initial meeting
of the conference might be post
poned until late on the afternoon
of Armistice day.
Japs Call on Officials.
Washington, Oct. 24.-Prelimin-
airy to beginning actual prepara-
tions for participation in the forth
/ coming arm am ent conference
| those of the members of the Japan
ese delegation who arrived in
Washington yesterday planned tC
devote today TO the exchange OF
courtesy calls with American Off
q, cials and members of the diploma
| tic corps.
| Greeted at the station by Off
cials of the government, the dele
gates who arrived yesterday. were
given a vociferous welcome by
crowds along the street as they
proceeded to their hotel under cal
vary escort.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-24
MAKES CHOICE
OF AMERICAS
UNKNOWN HERO
One of Four CosRetS
Is Picked by Chica-
go Sergeant.

ica took place in the little impro-
vised chapel in the city hall here
Chalons-sur-Marne Oct "a
CBy The Associated Press. y
Americas Unknown Soldier" who
will find an honored resting place
in the national cemetery at Airing
ton, Virginia, was chosen here this
morning The ceremony of select
ing the casket to be taken to Amer
and in keeping with a request from
the United States government, was
simple and brief
Enters Chapel Alone.
Sergeant Edward F. Younger Of
Chicago, ILL.,, was handed a small
bouquet of white and pink roses
by American officers present and
advanced to the little chapel, pass
ing through a line of French
troops. Four caskets had been
pl&ceo in the chapel by a contin-
gent brought here from Coblenz.
Every one had been asked to leave
the chapel before Sergeant Young
er entered He walked slowly
around the four caskets three
times, then stopped and placed the
roses on the c2sket facing the ent-
rance to the chamber. He then
turned. facing the entrance, salut-
ed and reported to the American
officers that he had made his Sc
lection.
Band Plays Dead March.
While the ceremony was going
on, French military band played
the Dead March from Saul" The
casket was then removed to an
other room and prepared for its
/ trip to America General Dubois,
commanding the French Sixth
army corps; Major General Harry
l.. Rogers, quartermaster of the
American army on the Rhine, and
| Colonel Harry F. Rethers of the
American graves registration serv-
ice, were present. There were
also a number of American officers
| from Coblenz at the city hall and
| several companies of French in
| fantry rendered military honors.
The only words spoken at the
ceremony were by General Dubois
who said:
| "The French army feels deeply
! honored to pay a simple and loving
! tribute to the American Unknown
| Soldier"
| Later the casket of the "Uln-
known Warrior" was placed in the
rotunda of the city hall, which was
decorated with American flowers
and flags. The casket was draped
| in an American flag, the only
/ flowers on it being the little bou-
| quet which was used by Sergeant
Younger in making the selection OF
the body.
| Havre, Oct 24-The United
States cruiser Olympia arrived in
! port here today to await the arrival
of the body of the American un-
known soldier from Chalons-sur-
Marine. The Olympia will convey
/ the body to America.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-24
WILLIAM CROW
SUCCEEDS KNOX

Washington. Oct. 24.-William E.
Crow, appointed by Governor
Sproul TO succeed the late Senator
Knox of Pennsylvania, took his
seat today in the senate. He was
greeted with applause from the Re
publican side and the galleries,
which were occupied by a delega-
ton of Pennsylva1ians who came
to Washington to see him sworn IN.
including his wife, father, children
and othar relatiEeS
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-24
BIG RAILROADS
ADVERTISE FOR
STRIKEBREAKERS

Chicago, Oct. 24-Advertisement
calling for engineers, f1remen, con-
ductors, brakemen, fagmen, switch
men and yardmen to take the place
OF railroad men who have an
nounced they will strike on Oct 80,
were inserted by railroads in local
papers today.
Two OF the advertisements were
over the names of the Pennsylvania
system and the Atchison, Topeka &
Santa He railroad, while another
appeared over the key number.