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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-26
{. P. M'DAN|EL VAULTS
WALL At DU POINT PLACE
Apparently Demented, He is A.
legged TO Have Sought Alfred
|. du Pont.

Y. Paul Mcdaniel. having become
dcmented. 70 IA believed. as a result of
On injury sustained in an automobile
accident some time ago. yesterday
afternoon Vaulted the hish wall sur
rounding Alfred l. du Points home.
between Blue Ball and Rockland. in
an sfrort 90 see Mr.. du pont. He is
said % have taken n ladder out on hi.
car and 10 have used tho ladder in
getting over the wall
lie is said 10 have been sending
threatening letters to Mr. du pont
and some other prominent men. and
Yesterday he was evidently hent on
seeing Mr.: du ront. hut the latter was
not az home Tie resisted attendants
ON tho place. who stopped him. hut he
was oVerpowered and held until he
could he brought into the CITY hv the
police and locked up al headquarters
Mcdaniel WAS arraisned in city
Court today on a charge q threaten
ing bodily harm. buj the case was
continued until next Monday
4 relative said TODAY arrangements
are oeing made 90 sPnd the unfortun-
ate young man 90 krkbridc
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-26
PROSPERITY TRAIN"
Of 70 LOCOMOTIVES
IS GREETED HERE
Large Baldwin Order for South
ern Pacific Makes a Stop
Here.
MOVING OVER THE P. r. R..

A Prosperity Special" over the
Pennsylvania Railroad. comprising 20I
locomotives and tenders built by the
Baldwin Locomotive co. of Philadel-
phia and Eddystone. Pa. arrived at
French street station OF the Penn
sylvania Railroad at ! o'clock this Of
ternoon. and short stop was made
there
The train is running on standard
time. The arrival Of the train. which
had been preceded by r demonstra-
ton at Eddystnne. was greeted bv the
blowing Of whistles AZ local mauufac-
turing plants and also by cheers from
the throug At tho station and crowds
at other points.
! About FIVE hundred guests of the
! Baldwin Locomotive Works and the
Southern Pacific Lines. including city
and state officials. distinguished visi-
tors from Washington, New York snd
elsewhere. together with high officials
connected with great manufacturing
concerns in different parts Of the East.
ileft Broad street Station. Philadelphia.
I'm a special train At 11.05 o'clork.
alta ndard time.
The huge train was placed In posi-
tion yesterday. and IL started punctu-
ally at ~ o'clock noon. John r. Sykes
vice president Of the baldwin Loco
motive Works. presided over tho meet
ing at Eddystone, which was held ~
the head of the train whore a sta nd
had been erected for the occasion
United States Senator George Whar-
ton Pepper personally conveyed a
message OF greeting from President
Harding and addressed the visitors
He was followed by Samuel NJ Nau-
Iclain. president Of the works Mayor
Moore. OF Philadelphia, who is at pres
ent away from the city. was repre-
scented hy President of Council Rich
nrd WegleIn.
on behalf Of tho Pennsylvania Rail
road. which has charge Of the tour &c
St Louis. Elisha Ice spoke. and on be
half Of the people of Delaware county
many of whom are Interested in tbs
: building of these locomotives, Mayor
VIM. r. Ramsey Of Chester and Sher-
IN r. w. Allison spoke. The big Bald
win hand provided music for the oc
cssion.
Just at 70 o'clock. when the whistler
of the industrial plants were soundins
the noon hour. the whole train passed
in review before the guests assembled
| TO witness the start, and proceeded q
Wilmington. the first stopping place
Following the meeting the distin
, gtiished visitors were entertained A
, luncheon IN tho new cafeteria at tn
works
Adyices have been received from
. nearly all the cities along the rout
10 ST. Louis TO the effect that popula
demonstrations OF business people
school children, etc. are being ar
ranged TO greet the train on its jour
ney. At Indianap polls plans are on foo
to provide for a great demonstra tior
, on the afternoon OF Saturday. Jun
3. a which the governor and Cnite'
States Senator Beveridge and othe
distinguished speakers will take par;
A similar demonstration IL beini
, planned at East ST. Louis. and mos
! OF the population of 81. Louis. Mo. vii
cross the river 10 take part in IL.
Continued on page 6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-26
MISS ANNE S. GARRETT
DOUBLE PRIZE WINNER
Took One First and a Second
at Fine Arts Commences
ment in PhiIa.

Miss Anne s. Garrett, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank s. Garrett OF 1909
Broome street, was n double prize
winner at the closing exercises of the
School OF the Academy of Fine Arts.
Philadelphia, yesterday. She was one
OF 30 students IN art who were sig
nally rewarded for their work during
the year.
Miss Garrett won first prize In the
class i'm painting. She won the same
prize last year. This is the first time
I'm three years that the first prize has
gone to the same winner in consecu-
tive years.
Miss Garrett yesterday also won the
second Charles Toppan prize The
first prize was $500. Miss Garrett =
prize amounted To 5000.
Miss Garrett and her mother will
sail from New York for Eurcpe on
June Q.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-26
BURGLARS BUSY WHILE
BOOTLECCERS D|CKER
Offer Poicino Liquor to Hold
Attention While His Home
is Robbed.

Requisitior papers have been for
warded by the authorities in this city
TO Philadelphia FOR the return OF
Michael Miller, Charles HaneSky and
Herman Duber. the trio wanted here
for the alleged larceny of iewe'ry he
longing to Dominick roicino, Of 700
Tatuall street.
Mr.. PoiCino. and members of HE
family, had attended a wedding on
West street last Monday night The
family returned home at 1l.30 o'clock
and shortly thereafter the door beli
rane and two men asked to see Mr..
Poicino. Accordingly the visitors were
invited to step. inside.
with a few prelimInariea. the
spokesman for tho two told Mr Poi
elmo that they had IL gallons of
liquor. and asked if he would buy il.
he said. Mr.. poicino replied with mo. '
The men then asked If they could
store the liquor with him. ae they were
afraid they would have tire trouble
before reaching Philadelphia. This re-
queet also met with refusal. accord
ing to Mr.. Poicino's story to the po-
lice
We'll, here's my address and II you
change your mind and want some OF
the liquor. let me know. one OF the
men said, handing Mr. poicino n card
on which was written the name O,
MARITIME Michael. OF 627 Lombard
street. Philadelphia. The two men then
left
After the strangers had gone Mr.
POiCinO re-entercd his dining room
There he made the startling discovery
that his watch. chain and severa
gold charms had been stolen from his
coat. Without hesitation Mr.. Poicinc
called n taxi and started for Phila
delphia
The three men were found near the
Lombard street address and their ar
rest followed At hearing before a
Philadelphia magistrate. "A continu-
ance In their case was granted until
next Monday
However, since causing the arrest
ot the three men. Poicino notified the
local authorities
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-26
RUTH OUT OF GAME TODAY.
Highly Nervous Over Suspen-
sion and Lead of Williams,
johnson Explains.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Chicago. May 26 Babe Ruth Of the
New York Yankees, today was de-
Clared by President Ban Johnson Of
the American League, 10 be ineligible
to play until Il complete investigation
has been made Of the argument with
Umpire Hildebrand which resulted
in the homerun king being put out Of
the game yesterday and then climbing
into the stands. when he became Of
Tended at the booing of fans.
Mr.. johnson said an investigation
would be made at once and that a
final decision would be made by to-
morrow. Ruth. howevo-, will not be
permitted to play today.
Il have received only the report of
Umpire Hildebrand, said Mr.. John
son. Il have started gathering com
plete evidence in the case and expect
10 have this in my hands by tomor-
row. In the meantime Babe Ruth
will not appear in the New York line
up"
While Mr.. johnson made no official
statement concerning the probable
length Of Ruth's suspension, il was
learned the American League chief
was of the opinion that a one day sus-
pension, with an unusually stiff fine,
added, would be ample punishment for
the slugger who has just returned 10
the game after a 80 day suspension
by Commissioner Lands for playing
post season games last fall.
Mr.. johnson, il was learned, has
received several reports concerning
Ruth lately. all of them being TO the
effect that Babe. has become extreme
~ nervous and anxious over his
previous suspension. the long lead IL
home runs obtained by Ken Williams
of the St Louis Browns. during Ruth $
absence from the game. and the Yam
lee outfelders failure to hit when he
did get back into play These con-
ditions, according to reports received
by Mr.. Johnson. have affected the
mental attitude of Babe and placed
him in such a condition that he might
do and say things i'm the heat of the
game which he would deeply regret a
few minutes later, and which he would
not do under normal conditions.
Umpire Hildebrand in his report 10
Mr.. Johnson. said the decision at sec
ond was mot even close" and that
Ruth threw dirt at him, the dirt strik
ing his shoulder. He made no men,
tion of any dirt getting into his eyes
but said it struck and scattered over
his shoulder.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-26
ROWE AND BELMONT
GIVEN JAIL TERMS
Former Was Sentenced to Nine
Months. Latter to Three
When Both Plead Guilty.

In municipal Court mis- morning
Harlan II. Rowe. charged with selling
liquor. throwing glass in the street
and contempt of court. and John Bel
mont. charged with Two offenses Of
selling Hqucr. and contempt Of court,
changed their pleas of not guilty 10
guilty through their attorney. Ayres
J. StocHley. when arraigned before
Deputy Judge Lynn
Rowe was sentenced 20 nine months
Imprisonment and fined $500 and costs
on the charge of selling liquor and
fined $50 and costs on The contempt
Of court charge.
Judge Lynn sentenced Belmont 10
three months Imprisonment and fined
him $500 and costs on The charge OF
s. ling liquor and fined him $50 and
costs on the contempt " court charge.
J. Pam Green acting Prosecuting az
tOrney, poile pressed the charge
against Rowe Of through.ng glass in
the street He also noue prossed The
second charge against Belmont of sell
ing liquor.
Rove and Belmont We're arrested
about three weeks ago in a raid IN
the Beeson Hotel. sixth and Shipiey
streets, which was conducted by Rowe.
They sailed to appear for their trial
several days later and capiases We're
issued for them and their bail bonds
forfeited. Early this week they sur
rendered themselves to the po,ic. The
bond forfeiture was ordered lifted by
the court this morning.
Both men We're arrested about two
weeks after Rowe had been fined $500
and coets and sentenced 20 six months
Imprisonment. Rowe appealed from
this Judgement and was ont on bail
awaiting disposition Of The appeal
wnen he was arrested the second
time
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-26
FAILURE At GENOA,
LONDON PRESS SAYS.
PREMIER IS UPHELD
House ot Commons Almost
Unanimous in Sustaining
Lloyd Georges Action.
SAYS EUROPE IS IN PERIL

nv Associated Press 10 Every Evening
London. May 2s.--The editorial yer
dict In London today on Prime Mn
lister Lloyd Georges Genoa speech ls
directly opposed TO that Of the House
of Commons. which gave him practical
ly vote ~ confidence last night M,sf
~ the newspapers write "faiiur,
across the face II the conference. ana
have only censure for the premier's
defense n his foreign policy.
An euthusia site welcome 'o tne
prime minister on the occasion II his
return from Genoa was given today by
gathering n parliamentary leaders
~ luncheon. Mr. Lloyd George said
Genoa has not ended 70 wiU ~
on % the end. ! am interested ~ note
how me alleged friends of peace pre-
dicted The failure of Genoa with
persistence that suggested The wish
was fnther IL The thought Europe .
50 desirous NJ peace and go needful ~
- that feol the chariot - peace g.fli
ultimately be forced through 20 tha
desired goal Six weeks was TOO sho-f
~ complete the task and remove at
Misunderstanding
Tho premier received in tho Houss
of Commons last nigh what -
equivalent 10 another vote ~ corr-
Mr Lloyd George. that the rar afr,o4-
House. by an overwhelming majority
~ 225 % 2s. rejected an amendment.
which was moved FOR The purpose ?
expressing tho dissatisfaction - ne
House with tho prernier'q exposition
The vote followed an address by he
prime minister IN whlch he challenger
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-26
W|LM|NGTON'S TAX
RATE NEXT YEAR
WONT Be RAISED
City Council Continues il at
$40 and Appropriates the
Sum OF $2,642,212.44.
M'NABB MAKES A PROTEST

city Council. last night. unanimous
N nNcd tho tax rate for the next
nsal year at si.7a on each 800 Of real
estate assessment Cor city purposes
snd ~ cents on each 500 for school
purposes. a total Of sl9o and at
sta2S on each 800 of franchise as
scssment for city purposes and .425 on
each 500 for school purposes. which
rates are tho Same a. those for the
hscal year now ending The total real
estate assessment for next year Is
til,5ia,2ao. compared with VII ,325.-
500 this year. and The total franchise
assessment for next year Is s. .396. .450.
compared with s.. .40o.a25 this year
pther sources of revenue for next year
aggregate san .450s3. compared with
ttpl aiG4 Tor this year.
ny vote ~ ~ to /. with Council
man McNahh dissenting. Council ap-
proprlatcd t2.64e .2i2A4 FOR next year.
compared with s2.5Oo S5617 THE year.
council accepted and hled the fol
lowing repu,t
Your nnance committee respect
fullv submits the following statement
Cor tho purpose ~ making appropria-
tlons and fixing tho tax rate FOR the
fscal year beginning on the first day
~ July. A u 1929. and ending on the
thirtieth day OF June. a u 1929
We nnd the appropriations IN the
asgregate 90 bc two million six hun
dred fosty-two thousand two hundred
twelve dollars and forty-four cents
ts2.et2.2f24sN.
Continued on page :.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-26
REPORT BUSINESS BETTER.
American Engineers Find Con-
ditions improved in All
Sections.
by Associated Press to Every Evening.

by Associated Press to Every Evening
Pittsburg May 26.--The executive
board OF the American Engineering
Council of the Federated American
Engineering Societies met here today
and took up the question of renewing
the nation Wide movement 10 estab-
lish national department Of pubic
works. involving cooperation with
President Harding In the efforts
toward government reorganization
The meeting attracted engineers.
manufacturers. economists and
educators from the Industrial conters
of the nation. Mortimer f. Cooley.
dean of the University of Michigan
presided.
The report OF committee on the
l2-hour day, presented by DR.. ~. r.
Howe. of Washington, featured the
session.
l.. w. Wallace. Of Washington, sec-
rotary OF tho board, reported lmprov-
ed business condition throughout the
nation. as reflected by the employ
ment situation. Volunteer committees
on unemployment are Mt work In
many cities, he said, while similar
bodies are being organized I'm other
places.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-26

The jury in the cases OF Nicholas
CerChio and his 14year-Old son.
Nicholas Cerchio. against John T
Mullins, after celebrating nearly four
>hours, returned a verdict in favor Of
both plaintiffs, awarding $4,000 damage
to the boy and $500 damage to the
father, in Superior Court yesterday
afternoon: The suits grew out Of
young Cerchio. while riding on
bicycle being hit by an automobile
driven by the defendants son on No
vember !. last. AS a result of injuries
sustained by the boy it was found
necessary TO amputate his left leg
George w. Lilly represented the
plaintiff and w W. Knowles repre-
sented the defendant
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-26
BOAT BADLY
DAMAGED BY FIRE
Serious Blaze on the Helen
Steele at ST. Georges This
Morning.

The gasoline freighter Helen Steele
caught fire at $50 this morning about
! mile east Of St Georges. on the
lower level Of the Chesapeake and
Delaware canal. The crew of six men
got off safely. but the craft. which
was worth $4,000 was badly dam
aged. 1t was 125 tons burthen. and
belonged to ]. Groome Steele of Chesa-
peake City.
G.. f. Vail Of the Delaware 'City
canal station, was notified OF the fire
at $50 this morning. by the private
telephone line.
Traffic has not been interrupted by
the wreck. The boat was bound from
Havre de Grace. Md. and was loaded
with 220 tons stone for Odessa parties.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-26
Suit Against City Continued.

The time for the filing of a rule to
show cause why a writ of mandamus
should not be issued in the suit of
State 81 al. Us. Mayor and Council
Of Wilmington. which involves the
$4,000 claimed by the Volunteer Fire
mems Relief Association, which was
appropriated by the State in the act
creating the Department Of Public
Safety. was continued in Superior
Court today until next Wednesday
morning
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-26
typhoid Fever Checked.

No additional cases of typhoid fever
have been reported from Brecks Lane
where two people are suffering from
the disease which is thought to have
come from the water used by them for
drinking purposes. A well and an old
resedvoir are said TO have been con-
taminated. No apprehension is felt in
the city over the situation there for
the water supplied Wilmington resi-
safeguarded.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-26
NINE CONFERENCE IN RECESS.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
New York. May 26.-Union officials
and anthracite operators comforting in
an effort to end the coal strike today
adjourned until next Friday without a
further decision on the miners reply
to the demands of the operators for a
II per cent wage reduction.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-26
UPH0LDS STATES RIGHTS,
Manufacturers Counsel Em-
phasizes Meaning of Invalid
ity of Child Labor Tax Law.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington. May 2s-The recen.
Supreme court decision. holding IN
constitutional the child labor TAX law,
has made lt forever impossible" ~
the use Of he magic word TAX" %
break down me constitutional linni-
.auons on the powers OF Congress and
mask destructive invasion Of -hs
sovereignty Of The states. James A.
Emery, general counsel Zoe ne Na-
uOnai Association of Manufacturer.
declared IN an address at the opening
session today of the annual conven-
ton NJ the American Cotton Manu-
iacturers Associations.
About 500 textile manufacturers
We're on hand for the first Of the rwo
days session.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-26
PlNCHOT PLANS CAMPAIGN.
Confers With Senator Pepper
But Misses Reed. Also Sena-
torial Nominee.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Philadelphia, May 26.-Gifford Pin
chot, Republican candidate for COVER
nor, and Senator George Wharton
Pepper conferred here today at the
University Club. They talked for more
than two hours on matters incident 70
the fall campaign. Major David A.
Reed. OF Pittsburg. the other senator
ial candidate, was 20 have taken
part in the conference. but was called
to Pittsburg last night.
We will not have any definite
statement TO make until we have had
another opportunity TO talk with
Major Reed" Mr.. Pinchot said after
his conversation with Senator Pep
per
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-26
Young Case Goes Over.

The time for the fling of a rule TO
show cause why necessary expenses
and restoration of petitioners real
estate and for allowance out of the
respondents real and personal estate
should not be made, in. the suit Of
Blanche G. Young VS.. Clarence 3.
Young was continued until next Wed
nesday morning in Superior Court to-
daN
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-26
G.. o. 2. LEADER NEARS JAIL.
William :. Lleb Refused Relief by
Penna. Supreme Court.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Philadelphia. May 26-The Supreme
Court of Pennsylvania. sitting AT
Harrisburg. yesterday refused a mo-
ton OF William s. Lieb, the former
Republican leader OF Schuylkill coun-
ty for a reconsideration by the ap-
pellate court OF it's action in denying
him an appeal from the superior court
decision which affirmed his conviction
of forgery and sentence of three 10
five years
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-26
kAtHI1N SUIT HEARING.

The five suits % the Rachhn Clothes
shop. Inc. 20 recover s24 400, the AK
Gregate of Eve insurance policies
which were started in Superior Court
YESTERDAY were continued today ard
there Is possibility that week may
he required for the completion Of the
case. which involves a mass Of detailed
information.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-26

Mrs. Elizabeth Winchester. of Chess
ter. Pa, was overcome by he heat IN
this city Yesterday while watching me
nremens demonstration at Fourth and
Monroe streets. First aid was admin
istered 10y the firemen. after which the
woman was taken TO the home ~ rela-
lives. This was the first heat prostra-
tiou OF the year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-26
Isyton's Nomination Opposed.

A. the monthly meeting last night
of the Frederick Douglas Political As
sociatlon tho members placed them
selves on record as being opposed to
the denomination Of Congressman
Caleb *. Layton. The association is
composed 81 colored men from the
various wards In the city. The on
position OF the members TO Congress
man Layton is based according 10 the
statement today by one Of the officials.
on bic attitude toward the Dwyer
bill.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-26
l.. A. Mackinnon Reelected.

At the closing session yesterday of
tn seventeenth annual convention of
the National League OF Masonic Clubs
in Atlantic City, Edward A Mackinnon.
OF this city, was reelected secretary
treasurer. The convention next year
Will be held in Boston.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-26
BELGIUM HONORs AMERICANS.
To BesiOw Medals on Henry ". Nor
genthau and Former Envoy.
TO Switzerland.
BY Associated Press to Every evening.

By Associated Press % Every Evening.
Washington. May 2s.-In recosni-
ton Of their service IN behalf Of Bel
gian prisoners 0f war and N con-
nectlon with relief measures generally
during the World War. the Be giaa
goVernm ant has bestowed medals upon
Henry W. Morgenthau. former Amsri-
can ambassador 20 Turkey and pleas
ant Stovau, former American Minister
20 Switzerland.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-26
BANKER WARNS LABOR,
Advises Workers Not to Insist on Ex-
cessiye Wages.

By Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Pittsburg, May Satisfactory
solution of the coal strike will do more
to stimulate business than any other
element in the situation. said Thomas
II. MCAdams. of Richmond. Va. presi-
den of the American Bankers Associa-
tion, addressing the final business ses-
sion of the Pennsylvania Bankers AS
sociaion silver anniversary conven-
tion here today.
Labor which seeks to maintain war
time wage does more harm To labor
than to capital. he added, as the bill
for excessive wages comes largely out
of the pocket of the working man who
can least afford it.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-05-26
Fraser Divorce Suit Continued.

In the divorce suit of James Fraser
VS.. Marie b. Fraser, Caleb Burchenal.
counsel for the defendant, presented
petition in Superior Court today
asking for a commission to take tes-
timony and the case was ordered con-
tinued 10 the September term of
court. on account of the work Of the
commission.