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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
A|GHWAYNEN STEAL
WILMINGTON MANS
AUTO AND MONEY
Robert w. Webb Gave Men a
Ride; They RetaIiated by
Taking His Car.
MACHINE FOUND RUINED

Held up by two men he had given a
ride along the road shortly after IL
o'clock SATURDAY morning, near New
ark. Robert w. Webb of 1924 Vande-
YER avenue was compelled to SIR
render his wallet containing $40 in
cash. a gold watch and his automobile.
a. Stearns. valued at $4,000. As Webb
got out Of the machine one of the mon
Kept a revolver leveled at his head.
and threatened TO shoot If he attempt-
ed to interfere with them.
Webb, who was on his way To Wash.
ington, ID. c., reported to the police
that about five miles from Newark
two young men walking on the road
waved their arms for him to stop and
asked him for ride. They said fhey
We're going TO Newark and Webb IN
yited them to jump in. They climbed
in the tonneau. About a mile from
Newark, Webb heard a voice saving.
Now stop the machine and hold up
your hands" He glanced back and
saw one of the men pointing the gun
at his head, while the other started to
climb to the front seat.
One man searched Webb's pockets
while the other kept him covered
with the weapon. Then they ordered
him to beat it,"
Wen take care of the automobile
don't worry" one Of them called back
as they sped away. leaving Webb alone
on the road. Webb walked to Newark
and notified the authorities there and
then telephoned the Wilmington DO
lice.
yesterday morning as State Detec-
tive Baldwin and City Detective Ma
honey were securing the vicinity of
Newark for little Charles Wright
they came upon the frame of a burned
automobile. Examination of the
license tags showed that it was the
automobile stolen from Webb earlier
IN the morning. The machine was
burned beyond repair. Ten gallons Of
gasoline in the tank in the rear of
the machine was intact, a fact which
the detectives We're unable to explain
a farmer who lives a hundred yards
from the place where the burned ma
chlne was discovered, said he had not
heard any unusual noises.
Webb was unable to give more than
a vague description of the men Both
appeared to be about 80 years old
and were dressed in dark. suits. one
wearing hat and the other a cap. he
said. ~ ''e
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
DEATH WAS SUDDEN.
Lew c. Scott of MiddIetown
Died Soon After Rising From
Bed This Morning.
Special Dispatch to Every Evening.

SpeSi@i Dlspatch 70 Every Evening
Middletown, Sept. 26.-Leyi Clarence
Scott died suddenly at his home ON
North Broad street. this morning al
o'clock, aged 62 years. Death was
due to heart trouble. Mr.. Scott be-
came i'll on Sunday morning. but his
illness at that time was not thought
TO be serious. This morning when he
arose from bed he fell TO the floor. he
coming unconscious. He did not re-
cover from that state.
MIR. Scott leaves a widow and one
daughter, Miss Ada Scott, who is a
teacher IN the Odessa public school.
lie is also survived by two brothers
William \. Scott off Townsend and
Thomas +. Scott of Lewes; and three
sisters. Mrs. Margaret Smith Of WI
mington. Mrs. S. Emily Massey and
Mrs. w. II. Lee of this town.
Deceased was a nephew of the late
Bishop Levi Scott He was express
agent here for a number Of years, and
also conducted a livery business. He
was generally esteemed for his kind
and genial disposition. Arrangements
for the funeral have not yet been
made.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
.PRESBYTERY TO MEET
AT NORTH EAST, MD
Will Convene at Zion Church
at 2 o'clock Monday,
October 3.

The l0Sth stated meeting OF the
Presbytery OF New Castle win be held
in Zion Presbyterian Church. near
Northeast, Md, October and 4. FIJI
ing the vacancy in the pastorate of
the ElktCn Presbyterian Church.
caused by the removal of Rev. John
MeElmoyle, win probably be consider
ed. The docket OF the meeting fol-
lows:
October 3: Afternoon--Presbytery
constituted with prayer; reception OF
membersi election of temporary
clerks; appointment OF temporary
committees; papers presented by sta
ted clerk and referred; report of COM
inittee on education; examination of
candidates; reports of standing com
inittees; recess for conference of COM
fnittees.
Evening-Divine worship, with SER
mon by Rev. Aquilla Webb. pastor of
First-Central Presbyterian Church.
Wilmington.
october 4: MCrning-Half-ho de-
votional service; pastoral dissolutions
and dismissions; calls received and
installations arranged; report of COM
mittee on foreign missions: report of
treasurer; report of committee on
young peoples societies and confer
ence on work for young people; re-
port of New Era committee; reports
of standing committees.
AfternOon-Reports of standing
committees; report of committee on
systematic benevolence; conference on
evangeiistic work within the bounds
of the Presbytery; reports of tenn
porary committees; invitations for
next stated meeting; vote of thanks:
adjournment.
Automobiles will be sent to North
east TO meet the Pennsylvania rail-
road train leaving Wilmington at II. 40
a. m, October g.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
NEW SN|NDLING GAME
CLEVERLY WORKED
WiImingtonians Are Victims of
Alleged Faker Who Has
Hard Luck Story.

Using an entirely new swindlins
game in which some wilmingtonians
nave been swindled out of varions
sums of money, the police today are
making an effort to run down a younp
wilmington man. who gives his home
address as Lombard street belov,
ienth street, and who, for the past
elree months, has been operating near
broad street station, Philadelphia.
Inc young man. evidently familiar
with commuters between this CITY
ana Philadelphia. conceals his methods
OF operation so cleverly that the notice
nave failed in their efforts to capture
him. Three months ago. according 10
the story of one victim he was an
preached in Broad street station bx,
the young man, who claimed at that
time he had purchased TRANSPORTATION
for his wife@and himself and thar he
had lost both tickets. He was piven
" with a promise to make restitution
the following day.
Two weeks ago, Mr.. and Mrs. Arth,,r
Cullen. 1908 Pine street. returning to
this city from Asbury Park. were an
preached in the lobby of the station
and the same hard luck" story of
losing his money and tickets was re-
lated. Mr.. Cullen gave the man train
fare to this city.
Late Saturday night, Earl c. Kuhns
an automobile dealer from Moores-
town, n. J., on his way TO his home
in this city, was stopped by the man.
who claimed to have known him, The
same story of losing his ticket and
money was related and as the result,
Mr.. kuhns gave him train fare.
The man, in selecting his victims.
awaits travellers on northbound trains
at Philadelphfa from Wilmington. Fol-
lowing them from the station he makes
his approach near the main entrance
10 each OF his victims he gives his
name as "Harksns,' living on I.om-
bard street, below Tenth street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
ROB TAYLOR'S STORE
! AT BELLEFONTE
Groceries Valued at $40 Taken;
Merchants Warned to Ex-
ercise Precaution.

Thieves forced an entrance to the
store of 7. II. Taylor at Bellefonte
sometime between 11.3O o'clock on
Saturday night and s o'clock yester-
day morning and stole goods valued
at $40.
The cash register was broken open
also but the contents had been taken
by Mr.. Taylor before closing on sat
urday night. The stolen goods con-
sisted OF tobacco and candy. The lock
Of the front door was pried loose.
State Detective Baldwin this morn
Ing issued = warning TO all business
men and residents of small town near
wilmington, to lock their buildings
more carefully and take greater pre-
cautions 10 prevent them from being
robbed. An epidemic of such crimes
including holdups and breaking and
entering, was predicted for the winter
months by the detective.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
POLISH PRESIDENT
ESCAPES ASSASSIN
Would-be Assassin Attempts
to End His Own Life After
Shooting.
ey Assoelated rress % nrerr rren,nr

by Associated Press to Every Evening
Lembourg, Sept. 26.-General To-
seph Pilsudski. president of the Polish
Republica, narrowly escaped death bv
assassination here last night. He was
entering an automobile in city hall
square on his way to a theatre after
attending banquet in his honor. when
three shots We're fired at him.
General Pilsudski was not injured
but count Grabowsli, who was accom-
panying him was wounded in the leg
The president directed his chauffeur
to drive to a hospital and after being
assured that count Grabowski's wound
was not serious, insisted on going 10
the theatre as he hac intended. He
vas enthusiastically cheered bv the
audience when he entered.
The would-be assassin attempted
suicide, tut was arrested before he
could end his own life.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
HAS NO ARbUCKLE
confession, SAYS
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Comedian Has Made No State.
nnent Regarding Miss Rappe's
Death, He Declares.
MRS. BELMONT ON STAND

Sy Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Nashville, Tenn. Sept. Charles
Lee Woolwine. district attorney Of Los
Angeles county, California. who is
visiting relatives here. denied last
night that he had obtained a state
n'ent from Roscoe Arbuckle the
morning after the death OF Miss vir-
ginia Rappe.
IN contradicting press reports 70
that effect, Mr. Woolwine said he left
Los Angeles three days prior to Ar
buckles party.
San Francisco, Sept. 2s.-1rrs Bam-
Dina Maude Delm5nt, who swore to
tne complaint accusing Roscoe Ar
Duekle OF the murder OF Miss Virginia
kappe, was announced as the principal
witness who would be called at the
comedians preliminary hearing on
lhat charge it police court here to-
day. AIRS. belmont was the compan-
ion Of Miss Rappe at the party in the
Arbuckle suite at the Hotel st. Fran
els at which the girl is said to have
suffered fatal injury.
Inc plan called for MRS. Deimont n,
take the witness stand after DR.. Ar
thur Beardslee, house physician Of
me -. Francis, and Al Semnacher Of
Los Angeles, Miss Rappe's business
manager. Senanacher, il was an
rounced last night. would be asked
20 testify as defense witness Ar
buckles attorneys saying that i'm
Ipcrtant details had been overlooked in
MS previous testimony Semnacher
was called as prosecuting witness
but the prosecution repudiated him.
Dr. Beardslee attended Miss Rappe
after she had been taken i'll and. ac-
cording to District Attorney Matthew
Brady, his testimony is considered ex-
uemely important to the State as
showing that Miss Rape apparently
was injured internally before the first
medical treatment was given. Brady
said last night:
We are satisfied with the progress
made in the Arbuckle case. I wish
to impress upon the public, though.
the fact that we are not trying 10
hound any man or attempt to force
conviction Of a person on any charge.
All we are trying to do in this case is
TO get the truth and punish those re-
sponsible for Miss Rappe's DEATH
Other prosecuti N witnesses whom
Prady expects to have take the stand
late today or tomorrow are Miss Alice
Blake and Miss zey Provost, who
We're guests at Arbuckle's party. That
every woman witness for the prose-
cution win be thoroughly cross ex-
amined by Arbuckle's attorneys is. the
expectation Of Brady.
The screen comedian is spending his
sixteenth day as prisoner in the
Hall Of Justice, where he has been
held since his arrest on charges in
connection with the death of Miss
Rape.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
THREE CHiPPLEs HOLD UP
AUTOIST AND WOMAN
BY Associated press.


Washington, Sept. 2e.--The
police today are looking for
three crippled highwaymen. two
on crutches and the other hob
bling on a cane who last night
held up Thomas Payne Of this
city and robbed him OF $40. ac-
cording to Payne's complaint to
the police.
Payne told the police he was
sitting In his automobile. sc-
companied by a young woman.
on a road about 100 yards from
the Walter Reed Army Hospital
when at pistol point he was
commanded to leave the ma
chine by three men who hobbied
across the road with him. two
on crutches and the other on q
cane. appropriated the $40. and
then, ordering him back to the
car, threatened 70 shoot unless
he drove away slowly. He de-
scribed all three az hatless and
coatless.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
FIRES PISTOL, BURGLARS FLEE
Children Alone in PaIese House See
Men Trying to Force Window.

Paul Palese, son Of Michael Palese,
a bridge tender, Of SOC French street.
fired two shots in the air at $50 O'Clock
last night when someone attempted
10 break into the .Palese home. The
shooting caused two suspected burg
lars TO flee. There was no one home
at the time but Paul and his sister.
The girl was in back room which
opened on deep yard Hearing a
noise she peeped through the window
and discovered two men trying to
pry open the kitchen window. PAU
then secured a revolver and fred two
shots into the air.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
JUDGE THREATENS JURORS,
VIII Prosecute Delaware County
Strikers" if They Reveal
Secrets, He Says.
BY Associated Press 10 Every fovepin,

Dy associated Press 10 Every evening
Norfolk, Va. Sept. ga 1000
pound bomb ended the career Of the
old .battleship Alabama at 1915 today.
A Martin bomber flying over the old
warship anchored off Tangier Island
IN Chesapeake Bay. tore off her mast.
destroyed superstructure and turned
her over on her side in shallow water
SIX other planes almost simultaneously
rained one thousand and two thous-
and pound bombs on the hulk as she
went down. -Four hit the vessel as she
turned over and the remainder landed
in the water within twenty to thirty
feet.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT.
Miss Sarah Glantz TO be Bride of
Philadelphia Dentist.

Mr.. and Mrs. julius Glantz, 1908
Tatnan street, gave reception last
night in honor of the engagement of
their daughter. Miss Sarah Glantz, TO
Dr. Edward Ohm of Philadelphia. A
number of guests were present from
Philadelphia, Chester, New York and
this city.
The home was beautifully decorated.
hey. Lyman Rezits conducted the
ceremonies. The couple received a
number Of handsome gifts. A dinner
Was served.
Miss Glantz is a High School stu
dent, where she is very popular. DR..
Ohm is dentist with Offices in Phila-
delphia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
KIwANIs CONVENTION.
Local Delegates to Norfolk Meeting to
Leave Here on THURSDAY.

The Wilmington representation at
the Capital District Convention OF the
hiwanis Club, which opens in Nor
folk on September 30, will cornpris.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. c. Blackwell. Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter G. Keene, Mr.. and Mrs.
William c. Corey. Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam E. Taylor. Mr.. and Mrs. William
J.. Antner, Clarence McCaully, and
w. r. Rogers.
They viii leave on Thursday after
room, joining the Baltimore delega
ton in Baltimore. They will 20 from
that city to Norfolk by boat.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
ENGLAND TO SEND REPLY
TO VALERA WEDNESDAY

Associated Press to Every Evening
London, Sept. 26.--prime Min
lister Lloyd George win send the
British governments answer TO
the latest note from ,Eamon de
Valera, Irish Republican leader.
on Wednesday. it was learned
here today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
BOMBER WRECKS WARSHIP.
2,ooo-Pound Missile From a
Martin Plane overturns Old
BattIeship.
By Assoela.ed 3 o E.very EvenInc

Media, Pa. Sept. 26.-The Delaware
county grand jury, eleven members Of
which struck" ON Saturday. was
ordered back to duty today. Judge
William B. BroomaH threatened the
members with prosecution if they re-
vealed what had gone on at their ses.
sions.
The eleven jurors refused to con-
slider further cases in protest against
the action OF the other nine who
formed a bloc" and voted against
finding true bill in the case Of three
alleged proprietors Of gambling hous-
es, arrested in Chester. last month.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
SECOND REDUCTION IN
BRICKLAYERS' WAGES

The special committee appointed a
week ago by the Bricklayers' Union to
visit contractors and discuss wage
conditions has recommended to the
union that wages be reduced to 81 an
hour, beginning today.
The committee. comprises Joseph w.
Mullen, Melvin F. Anderson and Mer-
rice Miller. This is the second re-
duction in bricklsyers' wages, and the
two cuts bring the former scale Of
SO a day down 10 ss.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
.Amnsements TnnIrht.

Playhouse Louis Mann in In tina
Mountains
Garrick Vaudeville
Queen-"The Affairs OF Anatol"
Majestic" The Sting of the Lash"
Aldine-' Man Tracbers
Arcadia The Wild Goose"
savoy RcmoFeeless Love"
Strsnd--'The Devil
Parkway isObcl "
Rialto-@t tillie's P0nctured Romance"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
HARDING MAY SEE BATTLE.
5000 Marines on For Maneuvres ana
Mock Fight on Wilderness Site.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Quantico. Vaa Sept gS.-Five
thousand marines. the largest military
force assembled in the United states
since World War demobHization. ieft
here before daybreak today 10 particle
pate in the fail maneUvres to be held
by the Marine Corps in the region
where the Civil War battles of the
Wilderness We're fought nearly three
score years ago.
The maneuvres today consisted OF a
march Of ten miles % Acquia Creek.
where camp win be made for the night.
Tomorrow's march viii take the ex-
peditionary force to Fredericksbgrr
while on Wednesday the scene on the
battles Of the wilderness viii be rea.h-
cd
sham battles and tactical exercises
viii be held Thursday. Friday ana
Saturday in the presence OF large
number Of high government officials.
including possibly President HARDING.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
Hiron Bids on school building.

James A. Hirons of Dover former
Representative in the General Assem-
bly,, came TO Wilmington today to sub
NIT bid for the erection of a school
house in Kent county for children of
Camden ard Wyoming The Dslaware
School Auxiliary Association viii
award the contract October 10.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
SNAKE COILS ABOUT
YOUNG WoMAN's ANKLE
speclal Cor. Every Evenlng.

Special Cor. Every Evening.
Rehoboth, Sept. 26.--While
two young women were summing
themselves on Rehoboth Beach
after a bath n few days ago q
pun adder wound itself around
the ankle of one, which was dis
covered by her companion. The
lady had great presence of mind
and coolly shook off the reptile.
which her friend killed. As the
lily ponds are dry the snake
probably went to the shore for
water. Such a thing never hap
pened before in the history Of
Rehoboth Beach.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
PULLMAN CARS EARNED
$60,SI5.717 IN IL MONTHS
ey Associated Press to Everv Evenins.

BY Associated Press to Every Evenins
Chicago, Sept. 26.- The annual
statement Of the Pullman Company
for the fiscal year ending July 81
1921, made public today shows reve-
nue. Of A2.066.3l including SG0.-
.SfS,71776 from the earnings OF. cars
for eleven months ending July 81.
Total expenses including declared
dividens Of SO $4,000 were $40
720. .s02.23. an excess of expenses over
revenue, chargeable 10 the surplus ae-
count Of SS,47S.SS5.92. Total assets
are given as SI63, ,24S. sS9.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
1903 DEGREES HOT IN
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Los Angeles, Sept. 26.-Un-
usual temperatures for this sea-
son were recorded in Southern
California yesterday. San
Bernardino with 1O3 degrees
had the warmest day for this
season in thirty years. Los An
geles had temperature OF 90
the warmest September day
since 1913.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
RETURNING yACATI0NIsTs.

Make certain that delivery
service Of Every Evening Is re-
sumed. Telephone the Circu-
iation Department. or your near
est news dealer.
Complaints regarding delivery
should be made direct to Circu-
iation Department. for only In
this way can same be corrected.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
Two Oyster Cargoes Here.

Two oyster boats lay at anchor at
the municipal wharf, foot Of Church
street, early this morning. They are
the Daniel Shark" Maurice river
cove district, and Hanna Mulford ?
OF Little Creek, Del.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
z. r. R. LETTER BEFORE BOARD.
Company TO Have Commlssion's De.
eision mt Later Date.

BY Associated Press to Every EVENING
Chicago, Sept. 26. Representatives
Of the Pennsylvania Railroad pre-
sented letter to the United States
Railroad Board today denying the
right OF the board to ENTER the realm
OF management" and stating that Sin
view Of the fact it could not discuss
any Of the three points the board al
lowed it to discuss it would not pre-
sent oral argument.
The board accepted the letter ana
announced it would give a decision
at a later date.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26

Each additional day the ad is run
the results viii increase because of
the cumulative power Of advertising.
ADV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
weather Forecast

By Associated Press 20 Every evening.
Washington. sept 20 Forecast for
Del4Eare
Fair tonight; Tuesday cloudy he
coming unsettled By TUESDAY night. con-
tinued cool
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26
bethany Church Election Tonlght.

An election Of officers of Bethany
Baptist Church win take place tonight.
a young mems club of the church win
be organized Thursday evening.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26

Have YOU tried Glover Dairy But.
terg Telephones 4540-l54l. .--Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26

Read the classified ad news. TOO.
Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-26

sUN. 400. -TENlPERATURE. NJ
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1921-08-16

Kobe, Japonia. = Patruzeci 81
cIncl de matrozi an murit Gu Oca-
ziunea scufundarii vaporului Sho-
Shu Maru. care a fOst scufundat
din cauZa vintului ce Sc numeste
Typhon. Naporul a fost manat pc
nlSte stinci de ale insulei LOOchoo.
Numai un matrOz a ramas din IN
treaga cchipa. \
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1921-08-16
ContfoverSa Si|ezei

DEFERIREA probIeme Silezie de Sus gei Naunor sprc
rcsovae, nseamna traganrea chestunei-ca zicem
aulln}lea e la Cacndele Greccst
Daca disputa sa putu apana in Consiul Suprem al
aialor-Fana, Englitera 81 Italia, att mai putin
putea aplana de Liga Natunor une mai multe
der 81 ineresc 81 cei hotare trebue inuneasca
nimitatea voturilor sd fie valida 81 execltiva.
Flana, sprijncse pc pooni 81 Engitera 81 Italia
carr srrijec pc germln, 81 in Lsa Natimlor susne
puictul Tor de vedee 81 fecie din simptii
I legdtu tare replezentate in Liga Naunor fie
din ele utl nimar de parzan 81 iata dscuc de
rteva ze fai leultat ractic, dac cedeaza nc
una din pdrt.
Dupa parerea noastra decrirea cazuui Iige Naunlor
ost facua copu de anana rupura ntrc alati Fran
Ia deo parte 81 Engera 81 Italia pc de alta parte Sa
zut, c; pad atunc poate glsi modatate i'm
pace anbee veder ca pana atunc puea CONVINCE
glveInul Stateor Unite sl pronune in cauza
Sc site ca att Flana eat 81 Englitcla Pesedii
teu Harding sas dea paerea supa aceste controverse
att de gngase della Departmental Stuui sa raspus
ca Staele Unite amestece intro aacere pur
ropcaa Afacerea devenind mai complcata 81 ameni
tand ruptuIa ine aia 81 probab 81 rasboiu ntre
ticrmana 81 Pooia izbou poate provoca confagra
tune mai in situatunea acuaa priv ntruct
Pc Staele Unite, sper pcntu evarea accse nou
caanita, Staee Unite Isl a parcrea, de care ldscu
1abi va tine III seama.