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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24
CREEK SOLVES MYSTERY
OF MISSING IDA KRAMER
Drowned at Time of Disappear
ance, Month Ago; Miss Tan
nenbaum Held Again.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

By AssociaUeu Efess 10 EVERY Evening.
Camden. y. J., April 24.-Following
the finding OF the body Of Ida Kramer.
years old, who disappeared from her
home a month ago. in a creek near
here yesterday. Miss Esther Tannen-
baum. Of Camden. was detained by
police for questioning. This is-the sec
ond time authorities have held the
woman in connection with the case.
After the child's disappearance from
her home, March 25, in mysterious cir
cumstances. Miss Tannenbaum vas
held in tail, without charges having
been fled against her. and later re-
leased after police had stated they
were satisfied she was not involved in
the child's disappearance.
Today renewed efforts are being
made TO locate the author OF 81 post
card message 10 police shortly after
the girl disappeared and which advised
them TO look in the creek for the
body" Little credence was attached
to the message at the time.
Prosecutor Wolverton, who is con-
Quoting the investigation. stated today
that no charges have been filed against
Miss Tannenbaum.
Her whole story will be gone over
again" he said. and thorough in-,
vestigation VIII be made OF the alibi&
she furnished through relatives for ths
night Of March % when Ida Kramer
disappeared"
The condition Of the body. Mr.. VOL
verton said. indicates that the child
was thrown IN the creek TO drown.
probably the same night she disap-
peared.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24
METEOR PLUNGES
INTO SEA, RESORT
GUESTS IN TERROR
Explosion as It Strikes Water
Shakes North Jersey Sum-
mer Communities.
STlFllhG GAS FOLLOWS
By Associated Press TO rvcry rvsn,nr

by Associated Press to Every Evening
Asbury Park, N. j.. April IA
meteor. dlschnrglng gaseous odorg
dashed through space to the south OF
this place last night. disappeared In
thunderous roar and frightened resi-
dents Of many coast towns. The me-
teor fell into the sen, about n mile Off
shore Mt Seaside Park. 3b miles south
of here. witnesses declared.
The celestial mass as it struck the
water caused an explosion that shook
the residences OF the village and threw
spray 10 n great height residents said
Volumes OF steam then arose and
drifting ashore. nauseated many.
Window panes I'm residences In Toms
River were shattered by the explosion
and tho gases polluting the atrnos-
phere for more than a quarter hour,
compelled the residents 10 hold damp
ened handkerChlefs TO their nostrils
The atmospheric phenomenon. ac-
cording TO many OF the persons who
Witnessed IT, lasted for about a min
ute. but tiny streak OF light at FIRST
II became beautifully colored az II
ucared earth and at times Il seemed
tO halt momentarlly I'm space. adopt
n new course. then zig gag back again.
witnesses declared
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24
BURY NORMAN ID. SCOTT.
Full Military Honors Paid Soldier Who
Died in France.

The funeral of Norman d. Scott,
who died while serving with the 349th
Field Artillery in France, during the
World War, was held this afternoon
at / O'Clock, with services in Zion
Church. Ninth and French streets The
obsequies We're marked by full mill
tary honors, in which the American
Legion post which bears the dead SOL
dier's name took a prominent part.
Delegations were present from the
Elks Lodge and other colored organi-
zations of the city. About 100 Le-
gionaires. headed by Commander
Leroy. Loper, gathered at the Garrett
settlement House at IL o'clock and
from thence marched to the Scott
home. Eight members Of Scott's COM
pany acted as pallbearers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24
C|TYW|DE ROUNDUP
RESULTS IN ARREST
OF TEN PERSONS
Arraigned in Municipal Court
Today and Dates Fixed
for Hearings.
SOME LIQUOR CONFISCATED

Bootlegging in this city received a
heavy blow on Saturday. when police
raided dozen houses and arrested
ten persons. one of them a woman. on
various charges OF violating tho llolior
laws. Five stills were seized. Al
though the amount Of liquor obtained
was not very large. much mash wac
destroyed and the police feel conf
dent that the raids will have marked
influence on tho liquor traffic.
The prisoners were arraigned in
Municipal Court today and dates got
for their hearings in order that those
held may 90 before tho court ut the
May term.
The prisoners are: Marie Fisher.
accused of violating the State llo1Jor
law. and James r. Gaevin, selling
liquor. arrested in n saloon at the
southeast corner or Fourth and Scott
Streets. are to have a hearing on
Thursday: Michael POccinski. vio-
latlng the State law and selling liduor.
l2ll Apple street, hearing Thursday.
John Kowalsl, selling and violating
the State liquor law. 211 South Van
Buren street. hearlng Thursday I:
Joseph Luetinski. State liquor law.
304 Townsend street, hearing on
Thursday; Bolislaw Kokalovski. 120
Lower Oak street. State liquor law and
assault and battery. hearing wednes-
day; Michael Bosicle, State liquor law
hearing Thursday: Anthony Mag
liski. State liquor law. hearing Friday.
Mary Mason. Negress, charged with
violating State liquor law, held IN
5000 bail for upper court and KAHN.
Wlazlo held in $500 bail FOR upper
court on charge OF violating the State
liquor law.
Wlazlo said he read in the news
papers that a person had a right "a
manufacture liquor for individual use
and for that reason he bought an old
still
When the police arrested Mary
Mason. Negro men and women ran
out all the entrances and some one
shouted empty It IN the sink" The
police found n flve-gaIlon container OF
alcohol tipped over in the sink. About
two quarts We're saved
At the Kokalovski house the mar
put up a fight with Detective Kempsk
and was subdued only after a short
struggle. a number Of persons found
in the houses where the raids were
| made We're booked as witnesses and
released on their promise 20 appear in
court for the hearings
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24
Congrcssman and Editor.

who's who In America" says OF
Mr.. lands: lands, Charles Beary.
ex-Consressman. born IN Millville.
Ohio, July 2. 1858: son OF Abraham H.,
and Mary (Kumblcr) I. Tandis:
brother OF Kencsaw Mountain lands:
degree Of A n. Wabash College. In
diana, 1883; married Cora Il. Chafiln
In 1887. Editor Of Logansport, In
diana, journal from 1883 TO 1887. then
Delphi. Indiana. Journal. President
Indiana Republican Editorial AssoCia-
tion 1894 to 1896. Member OF 55th to
60th Congress US97 to 1900 from
the ninth Indiana district.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24
CHARLES B. lands,
FORMER DU POINT MAN, ,
DIED THIS MORNING
Expired in AshevilIe, N. c., After
an Illness Of Several
Years.
EX-MEMBER OF CONGRESS

by Associated Press TO Every Evening,
Asheville. y. c.. April 24--Charles
y. lands. former member Of Congress
from Indiana and for number Of
years an official in tho du Pont Powder
Company, died early today at n local
hospital. He came here a week ago
from Chicago for his health. Judge
*. NJ. landis. his brother. was en-
route 20 his bedside when death came
Mr. lands was graduate OF
Waha sh College and for four years
was editor of the Logansport Indiana
journal. He was member OF the
55th 20 Goth Congress. from 1897 TO
1909
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24
TRUXTON PLEADS GUILTY.
Negro Slayer of Theodore Quail Sen.
fenced to Two and Half Years.

Special Dispatch to Every Esening.
Dover, April 24.-In the Kent
County Court of oyer and Terminer
here this morning Murphy Truxton.
colored, indicted for murder in the
second degree for killing Theodore
Quail. colored, at FELTON, on February
2S, pleaded not guilty of murder Of
second degree but guilty of man
slaughter. which was accepted by the
state. Chief Justice Pennewill i'm
posed a fine of $500, costs and i'm
prisonment, for two years and six
months.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24
Thought II Was Snow.
LITTLE DAMAGE IN KENT.

Special Dispatch 10 Every Evening.
Dover. April 24.-Reports from va
rious parts OF Kent county this morn
ing indicated that the heavy frost N
the past few nights has seriously in
tured the varieties OF strawberries
which were out in full bloom the first
par; Of last week. So far. grapes have
not been seriously affected. Peaches.
apples and pears are believed TO be
but slightly injured.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24
Discussion on the Bible.

At the business meeting of the VIII
mington Methodist Preachers Asso-
citation this morning. in Grace church
house. Rev. Leonard White announc-
ed meetings 10 be held i'm the schools
In observance of Law Enforcement
Week. Rev. J. =. Otis Of the Cedars. a
retired minister. spoke on "A Nation
of the Bible" which was followed by
a discussion.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24
WILL FORCE GERMANY
T0PAY PREPARATIONS IN full:
M. POINCARE RATTLES SWORD
French Premier Declares He Will Insist That Berlin Full
fill Versailles Treaty Obligations; Will Tolerate No
Further Evasion Ready to Act Alone If Allies De-
cline to Cooperate Threat Hints at Armed Force.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Bar-le- Duo, France, April a.
France will. II necessary, undertakes
alone 10 see that the treaty OF Ver-
sailles is executed n the Germans de-
fault in their repsrstions payments.
Premier Poincare intimated IN
speech before the general council ot
tho department Of tho Meuse today,
The thirty-first Of MAY when tho
Germans must either accept the condi-
tions. laid down by the reparations
commission or default IN their pay
ment. Is an important date FOR France.
said the premier. II Is Frances duty.
he added. in full independence, TO
assune the duty Of maintaining the
Integrity Of the treaty"
AN we have ever asked and all ws
ask today is the execution Of tho
treaty" said NJ. Poincare. and that
we must have and shall have. The
peace of Europe depends on 81. Our
future and our national prosperity
depend upon It.
1T IS not by precipitsts action. or
by decisions without reflection. we
VII ivotdln IT, II js by per1eVering ana
nethodical action. But IL must ~
done"
The premier declared he srdent1v
hoped for tho cooperation OF the Al
lies in case Germany defaulted. but
according 20 the terms of the treaty"
hs added. each may in case or need
take respectively, such mea sIres as
ara deerned necessarv nd .u,a shall ~,
suffer Il that our unfortunate coun-
try succunb under the burden Of
reparations alongside of a Germany
that does not consent to make the
necessary effort to discharge her debts.
We shall defend. in full indepen-
dence, the French cause and we shall
not abandon any arms the treaty gives
US"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24
PLAINTIFF WINS.
Judgment In Suit Involving Sale Of
Provisions.

In the case of John Howard Rich
ards against the Board of Trustees Of
the New Castle county workhouse,
Judge Rice, in the Court of Common
Pleas, today, gave the plaintiff judg-
ment for $212.50 The suit related to
food sold and delivered at the work
house, and alleged not to have been re-
ceived.
In the case OF James c. Davis. di-
rector general of railroads against
Joseph II. King & Co. Judge Rice
gave the plaintiff judgment for s31.93
The suit was for a freight bill
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24
BAPTIST CHURCH BAR
ACTRESS FROM PULPIT

Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Nashua. y. H.. April 24.-Vir-
sinia Pearson. motion picture
actress, who was 70 have spoken
al the First Baptist Church last
night. was prevented at the last
minute by the deacons. They
Instructed the pastor TO an
nounce the action was for the
good ~ the church."
A crowd that filled the audi
torlum, for the first time in its
history. had appeared 20 hear
Miss Pearson tell OF efforts TO
raise the moral sta ndard OF the
stage" She said afterward that
she was invited 10 speak by the
pastor. adding that the action OF
the deacons was apparently
the work Of people who think
that actors and actresses are
damned forever"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24
Former Wilmingtonian.

Mr. lands connection with the du
Poni Company covered eleven years.
including the period OF the great war.
during which time he was one OF the
most active officials associated with
the companys activities in supplying
explosives for the winning OF that
world contest. He came 10 the COM
Continued on page l3.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24
WOMEN DYEING SKIN
TO BLEND WITH GOWNS
Associated rrcss to Every Evening.

Associated Press To Every Evening.
London. April PA henna
bath cult 10 forming among
bondon's more ultra society
women who deem olive colored
skin something worth acquiring.
Tho craze In said to be of
French or American origin.
Baths. Hirongly tlnctured with
henna dye. are taken monthly
and lmpart delicate tint
which locks well with the even
Ing dresaes OF Oriental shades
and design now popular here.
1mmerslng rs declared to be
easier than treating only that
considerable portion of the body
exposed by modern evening
gowns.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24
GREEKS CAPTURE SOKlA.
Scala Nova Also Wrested From
the Turks in Asia Minor
Campaign.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Constantinople, April 24-The cap
ture of Sokia and Scala Nova, about
40 miles south OF Smyrna, Asia Minor.
by Greek troops was confirmed in g
Turkish Nationalist cOmmunique re-
ceived here today.
The Greek army has begun its ad-
vance southwark.
The Turks are rushing up troops IN
Great numbers. and heavy fighting is
reported in the Italian zone.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24
FIrst-Central Mission Meeting.

The Women's Missionary Society of
First and Central Presbyterian Church
will hold its monthly meeting tomor-
row evening at las o'clock, Devotions
viii be led by Miss Eva Taylor. Mrs.
James Clark will give a brief history
Negro work in America. Miss Mary
Taylor will tell of missionary work IN
Africa. Miss Carolyn Connolly win
sing several solos.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24
ICE AT LAUREL.

Special Dispatch TO Every Evening
Laurel, April 24.-Ice half an inch
thick made here last night. This
with heavy frost. damaged strawber
ries. peaches and pears. according 10
prominent growers from all parts of
The fruit belt Of the Delmarvia Pen
insula.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24
DR.. t. o. Cooper for Representative.

= Friends OF DR.. Thomas o. Cooper
are proposing him for the Democratic
nomination for Representative in the
General Assembly from the Fourth
Representative district Of Whining
ton. DR.. Cooper is a former Speaker
OF the House OF Representa- tives. VIII
liam <. Virden. Republican, Is being
urged 70 stand for denomination in the
Fourth district. Jacob Zimmerman -
also a Republican candidate.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24
FRANCE IN THREAT
TO WITHDRAW FROM
GENOA CONFERENCE
Warns That Proceedings Must
be Confined TO Questions
Agreed On.
MAY BREAK UP SESSIONS

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Bar 10 Due. April "a, p. m.
Premier Poincare announced In
speech here today that II the French
delegation at Genoa could not go
ahead with lta work under the agreed
conditions. France would resretfully
have to cease participation In tho con-
ference.
London, April PA Central
News despatch from Genoa today
says:
1T ls learned unof1cially that
the Reds (Soviet Russian repre-
sentatives) are negotiating
secret treaty with Hungary. CIV
Ing mutual support against RU-
mania and, the Little Entente"
Genoa. April 24-Once more today
the gyrsting Genoa conference. which
has been alternating between fears
and hopes, and punctuated by political
crises, which threatened TO destroy It
altogether. set Itself grimly to the
task OF readjusting the economic life
Europe.
The announcement by the German
delegates last night that they would
not reply TO the Allies second note, be-
cause they did not wish to endanger
the success OF the conference. was re-
ceived everywhere with frankly utter
a -. . al Ill.
body was beginning to despair secret
ly the conference would end In eco
nomic achievement.
In all quarters today were heard
words Of praise for the patient efforts
Of the Italian leaders to re-establIsh
harmony so the conference might con-
centrate on the constructive problems
for which It was organized.
six sub-commissions were schedul-
ed 70 hold meetings today, and the
committee OF experts on the Russian
question made plans TO take up seria-
tim the report on the reconstruction of
Russia prepared by the Allied experts
who met in London. This report con-
Germs not only the question OF the
handling Of Russias debts, but also
matters vital to foreigners In their re-
atiOns with Russia, bearing on the
legal protection they are to have in
their dealings in Russia.
The Soviet delegation has over
thrown for the moment its noted
memorandum issued as an answer "a
the experts. because 1t IS in contra
diction with the later Russian note
accepting the Allies terms as a basis
Of discussion.
Russian spOkesmen explained the
memorandum which the powers found
unpalatable. merely voiced the Opin-
ions Of the Soviet delegates at the
first stage Of the negotiation whereas
now they have decided 10 modify their
earlier opinions.
They We're careful. however. to make
the reservation that this modification
was contingent on the successful out
come Of the present pourparlers," but
the conference has produced SO many
shocks and sensations that mere
phrases no longer are causing tbs
panic which they did at the outset OF
deliberations.
Continued on page 8.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24
Amusements Tonight

Playhouse O'Brien Girl"
Queen-''.The Last Payment. ~
Majes stic-'Ths Vermillion Pencil"
Arcadia Wonderful Thing"
Savoy-'A Game Chicken.
"Niilestones.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24
80 PER CENT OF
FRUIT. BLOSSOMS
KILLED BY FROST
This Deduction Drawn Today
After Examination Of Della
ware Orchards.
STRAWBERRIES HARD HIT

That about 80 per cent of the ex-
pectcd fruit yield In Delaware this
year was killed by the frcsts OF the
past few nights IN the opinion of
Professor C. A. McCue OF tho expert
imental station OF tho University of
Delaware. who has been making an
Investigation Of tho trees on the col
lege farm.
1t ia still too early to make any
Anal Judgment az To the effects of
the frost. Professor McCuc said today
but IL IL an absolute certainty that
harm has been done. Some farmers
however. have expressed the belief
that the quality of the fruit this year
Will be greatly Improved because Of
the smaller number of apples. peaches. J..
etc, that will have TO he nourished
by their respective trees.
Secretary of State Alden II. Benson
OF Dover said today that an inspection
OF the fruit trees on his farm has led
him to believe that only the early
Strawberries have been injured seri-
ously. The majority of the buds on
the apple and late peach trees. as well
az the cherry blossoms, do not seem
to have been injured or killed. he saye.
1t IL quite likely that Suesex county
viii be the section OF Delaware to sus-
tain the greatest loss from the effects
"f the cold weather, becauao of the
fact that early strawberries comprise
one OF the main products OF that coun-
ty. These, II In said. are now in bloom.
and the tender blossoms could not
have escaped serious injury hy the
frost
Late strawberries for the most part
have not yet bloesomed. and whore
] this ie the case no harm has been
done the plants. The alority OF the
peach trees are too far advanced to
have been seriously injured by the
frosts, but those that are now in bloom
have suffered the loss Of about 40
PER cent of their buds. according to
the general estimate. This has been
me tate also, It Is believed. of other
fruit trees that are In full bloom now
building Inspector Ellis T. Preston
had an unusual experience yesterday
afternoon while on an automobile to,ir
through nearby towns in Pennsvl
vania. lie had reached UntonyirIe
Pa. which is not more than l6 miles
from Wilmington. when he was caurht
IN snow storm. lie said the snow
fall was Of brief duration. but while
X lasted 1t was quite heavy. In this
city there was brief rain shower
| but no snow.
Thought II Was Snow.
During rain storm about 4 o'clocb
! Yesterday afternoon. particularly ,r
the vicinity Of Kennett Square. Pa
white fakes mingled with the rair
and wind, and as the weather wa.
very cold, many thought snow wa,
falling. As far as is known. ther,
was no snow, however, the whit,
hakes being petals blown from bios.
SONS on cherry trees.
The mercury was as low as SO de-
srees in some sections Of Wtlmineto,
last night, while q was the loves
recorded outside the city. as FAR a.
is known.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24
Weather Forecast

BY Associated Press TO Every evening.
Washington. April 24-Weather fore
cast for Delaware:
Fair tonight and Tuesday: frost tonight
with northerly winds
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24
BROWN BECOMES DEPUTY.
Hitch Over Internal Revenue
Appointment Has Been
Adjusted.
Special Dispatch to Every Evening.

Special Dispatch to Every Evening.
Washington, April 24.--Harry A.
Brown. whose appointment has been
held up for some time. VIII at once be
inducted into Office as deputy internal
revenue collector for Delaware. Sena-
tor /. Heisler Ball announced today
Delay in Browns investment into
office arose over his age, but this has
been adjusted, and he will assume the
duties of his Office Immediately.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24
COL. FLAGLER ILL.
Reported TO be in Serious Condition at
Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Col. Clement A. Flagler was report
ed TO be in serious but not critical
condition late last night, at the Johns
Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
Since his return from France ne has
been in number of hospitals. Last
year he maintained temporary head
quarters In Baltimore, relieving Colo
mel Biddle, who went TO West Point
Col. Flagler formerly lived in Will
mington, being in charge of the local
river and harbor. district.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24

Say it with Clover Dairy Safe Milk
and Butter. Phone 1540-1541.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-24

1t isn't lost. A classified ad will
find it for you.-Adv.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1922-05-12
TELLS
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DAY IN 6 YEARS
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said w. R. Peoples, 32S 22nd St.,
Huntington, w. Va.
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my health for good. | could
neither slee or eat with satisfac-
ton. | was badly run down.
nervous, had no appetite and had
10 force down every mouthfuI l
ate. Even then my food soured,
| would fill up with gas until [
had intense pains in my stomach
ard chest. Headache almost
drove me mad, rheumatism in my
arms. shoulder and hips kept me
n pain Ill the time, and | had to
force myself to work.
Tanlac went right after my
troubles. On four bottles ] gain
IeG ten pounds and the rheuma-
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left me- My wife has given a
statement about the good Tanlac
did her. and | am glad to add my
endorsement Of this wonderful
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