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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-03
FURIOUS FIGHTING
At GATES OF PEK|NG..
GEN. CHANG HOLDS
Dead and Wounded Fill Entire
Country Round the
Capital.
NEITHER SIDE MAKES GAINS

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Pelsing. May at was announced
mt General Chang Tsao-IAn'a head
quarters today that General WI Pei
Flu, the central Chinese leader. had
been killed IN action. The announce
ment has not been otherwise con-
firmed. The foreign legations hero
are Investigating
Peking. May 3.-The Fenetisn army
under General Chang Tso-I-in hss. for
the moment al least. successfully with
stood the drive or Chang slntlen. and
stopped General Wu Pei-Fu's move
ment toward Peking. Tho cost. hov--
ever, has been heavy. and Chang Sin
! tien Is filed with wounded. MANY Il
whom are dying for lack of medical
attention
While Chang has succeeded IN his
action, there has been no apparent ad-
vantage Of consequence for either sjde
in the general fighting along the one
hundred mile front from here 10 Tien-
tsin. and both commanders are rush
ing TAP reinfOrcenents in preparation
for n decisive action.
General Chang's c0nrn1lnfca- flows
are threatened both front and rear
for WI has thrown 10000 troops
against his right center in an effort
to cut the Peking- -Tientsin railway
while Admiral Tu Shih-Kwef has mott
fed the Nanking consular body of his
intention 70 cur the railway connecting
the Peking-Tientsin road with Mukden.
General Chans's base This railway i-
within the range Of naval guns At Chin
Wangtae
At the eastern end Of the battle
front, General WI IL marching % 600
troops toward Machang, one of ne
Fengtieners' strongholds, where heavy
fighting has occurred for three davs
Meanwhile word comes through
Shanghai that Sun Yat Sen, President
Of the Southern government. is pre-
pairing 70 send aid to Chang Tso-IIn.
He viii strike at the psychological
moment. IT was said. sending troops
either through Hansow or Nankinz.
the route depending on the outcome
Of the present conflict.
Today's advices 70 the American
military attaches state that General
/ Wu's main army appears TO be en-
gagged in drive towards Tinetsin
Severe fighting has occurred along tha
Hun River. which indicates thar
units of Wu's forces are crossing the
country from Pao-Ting Flu, towax.>
the Northeast.
Continued on page g.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-03
MISS MUMF0RD MAY
/. HAVE INTENDED TO
KILL HARRY MARTIN
Before Her Suicide She Made il
Clear She Went to New
ark to See Him.
INQUEST THIS AFTERNOON

Special Correspondence Every Evenins.
Newark. May 3.-what the rela =
tions We're or had been between Harry
s. Martin, former service man and
at present student at the Rehabilita- =
tion Division, University OF Delaware.
and Miss Leah Mumford OF Lebanon.
Pa. that caused her 10 XIII herself
yesterday afternoon, will be inquired
into at the corouer's inquest TO be
held this afternoon.
Coroner Bullock stated this morn
ing that he is coming to Newark this
| afternoon TO hod an inquest in the
case. James +. McIvor will ac-
company him and act as secretary of
the jury. but the other members will
he selected from among the residents
of Newark. The inquest will be held
about 2.30 o'clock. Coroner Bullock
knew nothing OF the details of the case
this morning other than what he had
seen published in the newspapers. he
said.
Martin will he a witness before the
coroners jury. John Mumford OF
Lebanon. Pa. father of the dead wo-
man, who has been notified OF the
death or his daughter by II. T. Jones.
undertaken. is also expected to be here
for the inquest. The inquest will he
held this afternoon at Mr.. Jones Of
fee.
Miss Mumford and Martin are said
To have been sweethearts in Lebanon
several years ago. More than two years
ago he married girl in Birdsboro.
Pa. and she is here with him. they
living on Wilbur street They have
two children. one born this week. Mar
tin formerly lived in Lebanon.
Miss Mumford shot herself in the
right breast on the steps of the Re-
habilitation Division building at 1.SO
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. She had
previously had a short talk with Mar
tin and evidently decided to commit
suicide when she realized that he left
te building by a rear door To get away
from her.
Continued on page IA.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-03
RUSSIANS WARNED
ON THE REJECTION
OF ALLIED OFFERS
Memorandum Handed to Soviet
Stands for Maximum of the
Conference Powers.
NEGOTIATIONS MAY HALT

BY associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Genoa. May 3.-% was announced by
the British representatives here TODAY
that the memorandum handed 10 the
Russians "enbodies the maximum the
Powers are willing to give the Russian
Government and the minimum which
the Powers will accept from Russia"
IF the soviet delegates do not ac-
cept the general lines Of this docu-
ment." it was added, then It is certain
all negotiations with Russia will be
suspended for some time. probably un-
I'll another form OF government arises
in Russia
The British announcement likewise
stated that Prime Minister Lloyd
George had had most satisfactory"
talk with NJ Barthou, Of the French
delegation, before the latter left for
Paris. Hopes were held here, it was
added. that the forthcoming confer
ence between NJ. Barthou and Premier
Poincare in Paris would lead to a
closer rapprochement between France
and Great Britain concerning all pend
ing affairs in Europe.
The interview with Lloyd George
took place at the Villa de Albertis an
hour before NJ. Barthou's departure.
The atmosphere OF the meeting was
said TO be most cordial.
Lloyd George, It is understood, I'M
pressed again upon his French collea-
que his view Of the desirability that
a meeting Of the signatories OF the
treaty Of Versailles be held at the
earliest possible moment in some
Mediterranean town.
The proposed international corpora
ton or consortium. which the Powers
are organizing TO hs.p all distressed
countries in. Europe. Is now taking
definite shape. the British delegation
to the conference announced yesterday
1t has been strengthened, IL was said,
by the adhesion of a number Of smaller
European States.
Lord Inverforth, chairman of the or
ganizing committee. which has been
developing the project at Genoa. has
obtained subscriptions from Canada,
Czecho- -Slovakia, Holland, Japan, Nor
way. Sweden and Switzerland each OF
which will subscribe from 6 SOC 900 10
6 900, 900.
Continued on page 8.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-03
TREASURY ABLAzE
AGAIN AS MARINES
GUARD GOLD STORES
President and Wife Watch the
Flames From Bedroom at
White House.
THE LOSS IS ABOUT $4,000
by Associated Press 10 Every Evening.

by Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Washinvton. May 3.--For the sec
ond time In three months flremen ear
~ today battled with n stubborn fire
on the roof OF the Treasury Depart
ment which for time assumed men
acIng proportions as the flames burn
ing through n long superstructure.
leaped high in the air and cast n
threatening glow on the White House
Itself. while the sparks waited across
to its surrounding terrace.
When discovered about As a. m.
the flames already had gained con
siderable headway and were soaring
TO height OF thirty or forty feet when
fire apparatus. responding TO five
alarms. arrived at the scene. Gaining
impetus about that time from a duh.
rumbling explosion which hremen be
lieve was caused by building materials
stored for use in the present work Of
raising the roof of the structure the
blaze cast n bright glow on the night
eky over the entire downtown section
before II began TO subside under the
effect OF water from q dozen hose
ines. The White House and Washing
ton monument stood out in sharp re-
lief in the fantastic light Of the flames.
Awakened by White House attend
ants. President and Mrs. Harding
dressed and from a window watched
the fremen battle the flames in the
nearby structure When checked af-
ter about thirty minutes effort the
hamee had burned entirely through
ono sectiop of the superstructure
which tops the section of the building
that divides the court and had spread
TO parts Of the central portion Of the
roof. Unofficial estimates however
place the damage at not more than
$4,000. The new roof structure in
other portions was said TO have been
only slightly damaged and was not
burned through which would reduce
the damage in other sections OF the
building.
Firemen had been on the scene only
few minutes when n corps OF about
fifty marines. hastily recruited from a
number on liberty here from Ouanti-
90, Va. barracks, was thrown around
the building. The general public and
representatives OF the press alike
were denied permission to pass with
In the line. which had made II DIM
cult at an early hour today 10 as
certain the exact extent OF the damage
UnderSeretary Of the Treasury
Clifford was early on the scene Ia
take charge OF the protection Of the
building and the Gordon OF marines
was still maintained there at an
early hour.
The Slaze apparently was Of much
the same nature as that which oc-
Cured on the Treasury roof during
Office hours when hundreds of en-
ployes were in the building on last
February 8. This was extinguished
without heavy damage although a
threatening blaze resulted from the
burning of much scaHolding and soma
Of the new roof structure.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-03
COHEN FINED $4,000.
JENNESS AND KIRBY
CASES ABANDONED
Question Raised as to Whether
Other Charges Against
Cohen Can be Tried.
TAGGART AND SHAW APPEAL

David \. Cohen was convicted in
Municipal Court today on one charge
or receiving bets on horse races and
thrco counts of being interested In
receiving bets on horse races. Two
more charges are TO he tried tomorrow
morning. Tn the first charge Judge
ifasilnsS imposed a fine Of $4,000,
while sentence was held I'm abatement
ON the other charges until tomorrow.
when argument will he heard on
whether tho State can press them.
William q. Jenness. who was arrest
ed after the police had raided Jenness
CIGAR store, 100 West Seventh street,
taking into custody so men on Sat
Wday afternoon. was freed when As
slstant city Solicitor Green entered
nole prosequi on the charge of re-
'eiNiug bets on horse races A nolle
prosequi was also entered In the case
OF Nhhert Kirby. alleged 10 have been
lookout Mr. Green stated To the
court that there was no evidence to
chow that Jenness and Kirby were
actually connected with the bookmak-
ing
Jesse Taggart and William II. Shaw.
reputcd lookouts in the employ of
'oh'n We're each fined 500 and costs.
ana when J. Frank Bali. their attor-
'nN, gave notice of an appeal. they
were ordered to furnish 81 900 bail.
The trial OF Cohen on a charge OF
receiving bets on horse races was
completed first. after which Prosecutor
Green elected To press the other
charge. J. Frank Ball. counsel for
the defendant, objected on the ground
that the state had already placed
'ohen In jeopardy by trying him on
the hrst count. the information charg-
ing him with the offense on SATURDAY
and diverse other days before. The
state, Mr.. Ran contended. had no right
10 prosecute the charges relating 10
previous dates. Argument on this
point. which will determine whether
'ohen can BE- sentenced on the other
'harses. viii he heard tomorrow.
No testimony was offered by any
oi tho defendants
Continued on page 8.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-03
.52 FOREST FIRES ARE
SPREADING IN PENNA.
Many Set by incendiaries: State
Officials Making Arrests of
Guilty Persons.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Harrisburg, May 3.-Ffftv-tvo
forest fires were reported to the state
Forest Department in the twenty
four hours ending at 10 o'clock TO-
day. The, Pottsville District leads
with twenty-four; twenty-five we're
reported from the Johnstown dis
trict and others from Tioga. Ly-
district and Others from Tioga. Lv-
coming. Elk, Franklin, Fulton and
other southern counties.
Some of the reported we're received
between midnight and dawn from
forestes who had been on almost con-
with being responsible for fires, soma
tinuous duty.
A series OF arrests II persons charged
OF them plain incendiarism. were re-
ported 10 the department
Five OF these were made IN IN.
Pottsville district; three IN Bedford.
and others in Lacl1a wanna. Lucerns
and Fayette counties, while warrant,
had been sworn out for more person.
accused Of setting fire 70 brush ana
allowing the flames 70 reach forests.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-03
THoMPsON'S BRIDGE RAID.

Eight quarts of what they say they
believe Is hquor containing alcohol
above the percentage permitted by law
were seized at o'clock this afternoon
when law enforcement officers headed
by Frank +. Haley and Rev. +. C.
fretiymnn raided a farm at Thomp-
sons Bridge, near Rockland. and
placed under arrest Orson Il. Brown.
who Is said TO own the farm.
This afternoon Brown Will be given
q hearing before Magistrate Stradley.
The local officers were assisted by Fed
eral enforcement agents from the Of
nee Of Director Elliott.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-03

Indianapolis. May 3.-Senator Al
bert j. Beveridge continued TO in
crease his lead today over Senator
Harry +. New in the Republican con
test for nomination for United States
Senator. Almost every district re-
ported gave him a majority over New
for denomination. Most Of the votes
have been reported from the rural
and small urban districts. all favor
ing Senator Beveridge.
With almost half the precincts of
the state reported. Beveridge was
leading by $3.50 votes.
Unofficial tabulation Of the vote
from 1924 OF the states 3.3s2 pre-
cincts gave Beveridge 81 500 and New
72.911.
Both the New and Beveridge head
quarters, in whose race for the Re
publican nomination FOR Senator. the
chief interest centered. professed en-
tire confidence in the result and the
managers reiterated their respective
claims to victory by large natorities.
supporters Of former Governor
Rslston continued their claims that
he had won the Democratic nomina-
ton for Senator by large ma jority.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-03
Building Permits Issued.

Building permits issued this morn
Ing at the Office of Building Inspector
Ellis p. Preston We're as follows:
Sharpless Hendler Ice Cream Com
pany, southeast corner, Twenty-sixrh
and Market streets. addition, $500;
Samuel Kohn. 223 West Second street.
addition, S40o; Theodore Joakimowski.
71S South Harrison street. addition.
Ss25; Mt. Vernon NJ. f. Church. ll01
du Pont street, storm door, $40.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-03

New York. May 3.--Demands OF
civic organizations that the Lockwood
committee investigate alleged price
manipulation of anthracite coal and
collusion between miners and opera =
tors will hasten settlement of the
strike IL was predicted at union head
quarters here today.
District union chiefs. arriving from
the Pennsylvania fields to resume
wage negotiations with the operators.
failed TO register surprise at the an
nouncement that Samuel Untermyer
contemplated such an investigation.
I'VE would welcome 1t in so far
as II concerned coal mining and coal
prices, said member of the delega-
ton. Let them investigate the
United Mine organizations also IL
there is any suspicion that we are
consipring with the operators 10 pro-
long this strike"
Charges of the civic organizations
were based, it was reported. upon the
manner In which conferences of the
subcommittee on negotiations have
been conducted. The complainant
pointed out that operators have failed
to submit a wage scale for considera-
ton OF the strikers although 1t had
been seven weeks since negotiations
began.
Statements of dealers that neither
anthracite nor bituminous Goals have
risen in price since the strike was
called were corroborated today by the
National Industrial Board, Bureau
which operators in both industries
contribute to maintain.
Anthracite coal for domestic use
actually dropped an average Of one
per cent in price between November.
1921, and March, 1922, according to
the bureaus survey of 179 dealers in
81 principal cities. In Bridgeport.
Conn. this cut amounted TO 10 Der
cent.
Compared with 1914 prices, howeve~
the survey indicated that anthracite
coal month ago was quoted at ap-
proximately 100 per cent higher than
in July Of the war year.
much more noticeable slump
took place in soft coal prices between
November and March. according 10
the industrial bureau. For the country
as a whole it averaged six per. cent
reaching It's greatest detection at Bir-
mingham and indianapolis. where de-
creases of 20 per cent were noted
March quotations at Pittsburg were
reported TO be only 44.4 per cent above
the pre-war level.
10 the average domestic consumer
or both anthracite and bituminous
coal, the price in March was an
proximately "a per cent above 1914
prices. but four per cent under Ia st
NoVember's quotations. From a cost
or living basis the increase in coal
since July, 1914, was held by the In
dustriaI Board TO have been greater
rhan any other item in the family
budget"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-03
GRANTLAND RICE
DISCUSSES SPORTS
IN EVERY EVENING

This famous authority on
sporting matters has become "a
regular contributor TO Every
Evening. His daily letter will be
found on the sporting page of
this paper.
Having made a life study Of
sport in all its phases, and be-
ing acquainted with the entire
sporting world his writings are
not only decidedly entertaining,
but also prove guide for those
who are interested in any form
of athletics and outdoor diver
sioHs.
IL you want to read what
Grantland Rice has TO say each
day be sure TO arrange for a
daily copy of Every Evening.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-03
BUSINESS JEALOUSIES
BLOCKING REFORMS

Associated Press to Every Evening.
New. York. May 3.---President
Harding's plan for "more busi-
ness In government, less govern
ment in business is being block
ed 'by the petty jealousies and
conceits of men in high official
position" Mortimer Il. Cooley,
president of the American En-
gineering Council, asserted here
today.
His statement followed re-
cent conference at the White
House during which he rendered
to the President his organiza-
items support in the movement
to establish a department of
public works. Mr.. Cooley is dean
of the University of Michigan.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-03
Imbezzlement Alleged.

William H. Hurst. colored. was ar
faisned IN Magistrate Gluckman's
court this morning on charge Of
"nibczzlement by bailee OF 500. the
property OF Henry r. Torbert. In Mag
iStrate Gluckman's absence, Magis-
strate Stradley was sitting and he held
the defendant in $500 bail for a hearing
triday afternoon. The arrest was made
by state Detective John Moore.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-03
concert nj High School Tonight

Under the auspices OF the Munici.
pal Music Commission ds Wilmington
the orpheus Club will give a concert
IN the auditorium OF Wilmington High
s'hooi tonight. Mrs. Frances De Wit
babcock VIII sing several solos. in.
Guiding The Clang OF the Forge.
20 Peaceful Night" Thy Beamins
Eyes and An open Secret"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-03
Smith Gets Prison Term.

Thomas r. Smith. pleading guilty
60 n charge OF violation OF the Federal
Prohibition Act. was sentenced IA
serve three months In the New Castle
County Workhouse by Judge Hugh NJ.
Morris I'm the Federal District Court
yesterday.
smith was arrested November last
and his case had been carried over
from the last term OF the Federal
Court.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-03
REED CASE IN COURT.
Widow Seeking Damages for Death OF
Husband Killed on Railroad.

Testimony was heard before jury
in the United States District Court
this morning in the case of Ethel G.
Reed. administrators. against John
Barton Payne, United States director
general of railroads, under the Federal
Employees Liability act.
Mrs. Reeds husband. George A.
Reed, lost his life on January %. 1919,
while working as a carpenter on the
draw of No. 3 bridge over the Christi
ana creek.
Charles Il. Daisie OF 500 Poplar
street, a fellow workman Of Reed at
the time of his death. testified they
were replacing worn bolts with new
ones.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-03
FOUR HELD FOR ExToRTroS.
state Highway Employees Wanted
$4,000 From Penna. Farmer.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Washington. Pa. May 3.-Four
men charged with attempting 20 ex-
tort $4,000 from c. A Dorsey. A
wealthy Centrevile farmer, were ar
rested and brought to the county Tar
here today. The prisoners. William
Fontzi. Ben Lavelli, Tony Scalio ana
Eugene Bonizitti were employed by
the State Highway Department in A
stone quarry at Centrevilie. They ara
alleged to have written threatening
letters TO Dorsey.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-03
BRAKE FAILS; AUTOISTS DROWN
Machine Dashes Down Hill Uncheek-
ed and Piunges Into River.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Uniontown, Pa, May 3.--H. l.. VIII
liams and Charles Hughey, of Fair
chance, were drowned late last night
when their automobile plunged into
Cheat river at Crows Ferry, near
here. One OF their companions who
also was thrown into the stream was
rescued by spectators.
Brakes on the machine failed to
work as 1t was being briven down the
steep approach to the river.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-03
BAKER AMUSEMENT co.
AT RIVERSIDE PARK

Following unsuccessful attempts to
secure Battery Park at New Castle,
Tor summer resort. the Baker
Amusement Co, of Philadelphia, 1t
was reported today, has secured an
option on the land known as River
side Park, about two miles south of
New Castle. Improvements TO the
park will be started at once, it is
understood Daily excursions from
Philadelphia are said TO be planned.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-03
BEvER|DGE WINNING
IN SENATORIAL RACE
Leading New in All Districts
Reported; Hall Of State
Heard From.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

% HssofIHtft fffSs fp hFefy FvehlpRs
indianapolis. May 3---(s p. m)
When returns from 2.O30 Of the
1892 precincts in the State had
been uno'iiclally tabulated, former
Senator Albert J. BeverIdge was
leading Senator Harry s. New to-
day for tho Republican senatorial
nomination by 1852 votes. Bev-
erldge's total was III ,453 and New
9s.501.
Former Governor Samuel NJ
Ralston held his wide lead over
the democratic aspirants for the
senatorial nomination. His vote in
1913 precincts was 1898. while
his four opponents had an aggre-
gate Of only 26.S49.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-03
Pennsy Supervisor Dead.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Lancaster. Pa, May S.-Herbert
Hurst kaufman, Pennsylvania Rail
road supervisor. stationed at Middle
town, died this morning in St. Joseph s
Hospital this city OF pneumonia. He
leaves widow and four children.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-03
Amusements Tonight.

Play HOUSE 'PersecuuOn
Queen-"Get RICH Quick WalIinSford.'
Garrick-"The Last Trail .
Majestic Beyond the Rainbow
Arcadia All for a Woman
Savoy-"P Passion
Strand-"God Country and the Woman.