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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
NEW DREDGE FOR
USE ON CANAL

A large new dredge. known as No.
10. has arrived in the Christiana
from Savannah. Ga, and will be
used by the Engineer Office Of the
Wilmington District in its work
throughout the district, which eX-
tends along the Atlantic Coast from
Barnegat Bay, n. j.. to below Chin
colleague Island. also the Chesapeake
and Delaware Canal and the Chris
tiana and Brandywine rivers.
The new dredge. which was OBJ
taiued from the Marine Corps, has
been hauled out of water on a ma
rlne railway at the plant of the
American Car and Foundry Com
pany for a general cleaning and
"stiffening' of machinery. It is
probable the craft will be used for
dredging out the mouth OF the Chris
tiana, off the new Marine Terminal.
as soon as Congress finally passes
the bill appropriating funds for the
work. and the measure is signed by
the President.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
SOME B. & 0. MEN
RETURN TO WORK

BALTIMORE. July &C. W.
Galloway. vice-president. In charge
of operations of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. issued the following
statement today on the shop crafts
strike situation on that system:
Complete reports from all prin-
cipal points indicate IS per cent Of
the members Of federated shop
crafts went out on strike Saturday
and reports thus far received for
the first trick today indicate pnac-
tlcally no change as compared with
Saturday
"Our movement Saturday was
good and as much as we had been
moving for several weeks past. Yes
terday about usual Sunday average.
Reports from several points indicate
number OF men who went out Sat
urday will return by Wednesday. Az
Mt. Carmel shops here today some
fifty men who had gone out return
ed to duty.
There are no present Indications
of trouble in moving freight and
passenger trains. Everything quiet. &"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
AMPUTATE FOOT OF
MAN GIVEN BLOOD

The TRANSMISSION OF one pint OF
blood from Theodore Pyle. Of 10
East Thirtieth street. into the veins
OF George Virden. at the Homeopa-
thic Hospital. on Saturday. Is said
to have made the amputation OF his
gangrene infected right foot possible
this morning. Immediately follow
ing the TRANSMISSION. Mr.. Virden be-
gan gaining strength and at 11;45
o'clock this morning. the physicians
felt he was able TO undergo the OPP
Grafton. While he had not fully re-
covered from the anesthetlc at 100
o'clock this afternoon. IL was said
he had stood the operation well and
his heart was in good condition.
Pyle was selected after fourteen
others had been examined as having
blood Of quality most similar to Vir-
den.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
INSANE PATIENTS TO
OBSERVE HOLIDAY

For the first time in the history OF
the Delaware State Hospital. all
patients will be given the freedom
OF the grounds tomorrow. From ?
until o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
under guard, every one OF the 500
patients will be let out on the spa
cious lawn surrounding the hospital
for three hours Games Will be pro-
vided. with music from - victrolas
which VIII be played under the trees
OF the lawn.
Before re-enterinE the hospital
the patients will be served with re-
freshments, including Gee cream.
cake. candy. cigars and smoking to-
bacco. In the evening Il f. the IN
tention OF DR.. Hanker. superinten-
dent. and his assistaD-s. 20 give a
moving picture production for all OF
the patients.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
LIGHTNING HITS CAR,
CREW NOT HURT

During the thunderstorm late
yesterday and last evening. a trolley
car was struck by lightning near
Marshallton. No damage was done
and the passengers and crew felt
no shock, according to officials OF
the Wilmington and Philadelphia
Traction Company.
1t was reported this morning that
two cars had been struck by light
ming near Prices Corner and their
wheels had been fused to the rails
by the heat of the bolt.
II. II. Gelger. superintendent OF
transportation OF the Traction Com
,pany, denied this. adding he had
never heard of car wheels being
fused by a lightning bolt.
"A trolley car is the safest place
to be in a thunderstorm" said Mr..
Geiger. las a bolt will travel through
It directly to the rails and into the
ground without shocking anyone or
causing damage"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
DE0RI0 VINE CASE
Is CONTINUED

Hearing in the cases OF Frank
Deorio, charged with selling liquor,
and Jennie Deorio. charged with
illegal possession of liquor, was con-
tinued until Friday by Deputy
Judge Lynn. in Municipal Court, this
morning, at the request OF the de-
PENDANTS. who stated that they desir-
ed to retain counsel. They live at
Sixth and Rodman streets.
A five gallon keg and several large
glass retainers of wine are said to
have been taken to the police station,
and several barrels Of alleged wine.
found in the cellar. could not be re-
moved. Sergeant Bowman and OFF,
GERS Skepski, Kent, McAleer and
Walker made the raid.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
THOUGHT TOT RESCUER
WAS KIDNAPPER

Harry Turner. health officer.
saved the life OF a child Saturday
night, and narrowly escaped being
roughly handled by a crowd that
suspected him OF Kidnapping the
little one.
Turner was on a southbound Mar
ket street car about 6 o'clock Sat-
urday night when the storm struck
Wilmington. owing to the flying
dust and debris the car was about
TO stop at Thirtieth and Market
streets when a whirling column Of
dust passed up Thirueth street,
picked up a 3-year-old boy. lifting
him several feet from the ground
and was carrying him directly
across the path Of the car when
Turner sprang from the car and
grabbed the child.
Fearing that the child might be
injured II left there and not being
able TO learn from the youngster
where he lived. Turner decided TO
bring the boy to the police station.
As he started toward the car he
was stopped by several men who de-
manded to know why he was steal
ing the child"
Unfortunately for Mr.. Turner he
was not IN uniform nor was he wear
Ing his badge. so he quickly placed
the responsibility for the chNd's
safety on the men and left them.
Hearing later that the parents sus-
pected him OF an attempt at kid
mapping the child. Mr.. Turner went
70 tho home. on Twenty-ninth street
near Market. this morning and ex-
planned the circumstances.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
POOR AIM SAVED
OFFICER'SLIFE
Alleged Robber Takes Shot
at Patrolman Rodenheiser
at Close Range
ASSAILANT
DENIES SHOOTING

Following two men in Market
street. at Second. shortly after l
o'clock this morning, Police officer
Rodenheiser had a narrow escape
from death when one OF the men
fired a shot at him. but fortunately
with poor aim. John Camence is al
legged 10 have been the officers at
tempted assailant, and Walter j.
Aiken Is alleged 10 have been Cam
ence's companion.
When the two men were arraign-
ed in Municipal Court this morning
on charges Of breaking and entering,
and Camence on an additional charge
Of assault. they asked for a contin-
uance in order 10 obtain witnesses.
Camence said that he wanted wit
nesses TO prove his whereabouts at
the time OF the committing OF the
crimes. The cases were continued
until Wednesday.
Camence and Aiken are alleged 10
have broken and entered the store
OF Leibowitz Brothers, in Third
street between Market and King
streets. and to have stolen goods
from there.
officer Rodenheiser saw two men
carrying suit cases at Second and
King streets. and acting in a sus-
picious manner. He followed hem
TO Second and Market street. where
one Of them suddenly turned, pulled
out n revolver and fired at the Of
ficer. The shot was fired at such
close range his escape from injury
or possible death was miraculous.
After firing the shot both men
dropped the suit cases they were
carrying. ran out Second street TO
Shipley. and toward the railroad.
They were trailed 10 a cabin along
the Christiana, near the pulp works
by Officers Rodenheiser. Chambers.
sutton and Kempski. Camence had
evidently thrown his gun away as
he did not have Il when captured.
The suit cases contained wearing
apparel. and Is believed TO have
been stolen. Camence told the po-
lice he had just come up from down
the State where he had been pick
ing apples.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
THREW LAMP AND
BRICK, BOTH MISSED

Charged with assault and battery
on Mandy Haskins. Negress. Go
West Front street. Edward Farmer
Negro. was fined s25 and costs by
Deputy Judge Lynn in Municipal
Court this morning. He was said
TO have thrown a lamp at her and
TO have thrown a brick which missed
her but crashed through the window
and struck a man. Farmer said
that he was drunk at the time.
William williams, Negro. charged
with assault and battery on Martha
Bishop. Negress. 513 Rodman street,
also attributed his trouble 10 being
intoxicated. He was fined S25 and
costs. lie was alleged to have
struck the Negroes over the head
with a chair and 10 have resisted
Officer Skepski when the after plac-
ed him under arrest. He was dis
missed on the resisting an officer
charge.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
MAY ARBITRATE
ON MINESTRIKE
Government Makes Sugges-
tion to Both Parties at
Interest
MINERS-OWNERS
NOT YET AGREED

WASHINGTON. July 3.-CUnlted
Press -Government chiefs at the
Harding coal conference today pro-
posed that the miners and operators
appoint an arbitration committee to
determine a sound basis for settle
ment OF the national strike.
Both sides Immediately went into
executive session to caucus on the
governments suggestion.
The government suggested that
this arbitration committee be COM
prised OF six. eight or ten of the
leading operators and miners.
They would take up the work OF
the conference which would be ad-
Journed for a week to enable the
committee TO thresh out the facts.
The committee at the end OF that
time would report back to general
conference.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
Home OWNERS
PLAN MEETING
Union Park Gardens Situa-
ton Will Be Discussed
Wednesday Night
SOME MAY REFUSE
TO PAY RENT

Indications today were that the
gathering OF indignant owners OF
Union Park Gardens properties.
scheduled for Wednesday night. Will
assume much the size and character
OF a good-sized mass meeting. II
the weather Is clea- II probably will
be held on the lawn outside the
home OF J a. Byram. 2124 Linden
street.
c. w. Wenzing, formerly agent
for the Gardens. plans 10 utilize the
large sign board. which was used to
announce the auction sale OF the
Gardens homes last February. as a
means OF giving public notice OF
Wednesdays meeting. The sign
board. properly inscribed. will be set
up in a CONSPICUOUS position at the
Gardens.
Although Mr. Byram has gone TO
Lake Hopatcong. y. j.. with his
family over the Fourth. he will re-
turn Wednesday morning so as TO
be on hand for the meeting that
night. Investigation OF the entire
situation. including the long delay
on part OF the United States Ship
ping Board in acting for the trans
fer OF the 500 dwellings TO their
purchasers, also the deciding over OF
the whole plot TO Martha Virgins.
an emplOye Of Albert NJ. Greenfield
Philadelphia realty operator. and
the present delay on part OF Green
field in deciding over the individual
properties TO their buyers. is be-
ing made by the attorney employed
by the home-buyers who met at Mr..
Byram's house last Wednesday
night.
With the report made by the at
torney as a basis. the purchasers
viii map out their plan OF action.
One thing appears certain that I'M
less more activity is displayed by
the Greenfield interests. operating
through the old Liberty Land Com
pany. in settling with the property
purchasers, tenants at the Gardens
who have bought in their homes
Will refuse TO pay any further rent.
Three more deeds for Gardens
properties have been filed with the
Recorder Of Deeds. at the Public
Building. since Saturday, making
"a in all. Il Is estimated SIS deeds
will be required before the entire
number Of properties are turned
over to their rightful owners.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
CHARGES FRAUD
!. AT DISTILLERY
Continued From First Page.


"connivance and fraud" of a Fed
eral inspector are permitted to pass
but alcohol without it being dena-
tured as required by law.
The company. according to the
petition. was Incorporated to deal in
denatured alcohol and It has an au-
thorized capital Of 100000. The
Offices OF the company are at 1919
Columbia avenue. The plant has a
capacity Of 100 barrels daily.
The petitioner alleges that owing
TO the cost OF molasses and other
materials, the company is unable TO
manufacture denatured alcohol at
price that enables II to make a
profit. The petition sets forth that
Joseph Farrell is president and S.
NJ. Citron secretary and treasurer Of
the company.
The petition charges that certain
officials Of the company entered
Into a conspiracy with a certain
Charles Schwartz. Bus" Feuerstein.
'Bobo' Hoff. Louis Tender. a prize
fighter; Philip Glossman. manager
for Tender; Charles Han.owitz, now
under Indictment by the Federal
Grand Jury and out on bail; Bar
ney Laibowitz and others whose
names are to the plaintiff. unknown.
TO use the said defendant company
and its property, equipment and en-
ployes for the purpose of producing
and selling pure grain alcohol or
cologne spirits for beverage pur-
poses contrary to the permits and
authorization granted to the defend
ant company by the United States
Government"
1t Is also alleged by Wray that
the distilled spirits were taken to a
garage owned by a certain Aiken. a
butter and egg dealer at 1926 Dau-
phin street, and also TO Fifth and
Huntingdon streets, Philadelphia.
While these operations were I'M
der way the petitioner alleges that
the profits were from $500 10 So
900 a day but that none OF this
money was turned over to the COM
pany.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
Woodruff Sees Fraud in
Taking Of German Patents

IA scrutiny OF the report OF the Allen
Property Custodisn's report. how
ever. shows that the patents. mainly
were for use in dye manufacturing
to build up a great private industry
al the expense OF the American peo-
pie"
Though Woodruff said he was not
"overly optimistic" that the At
torney General would prosecute
other fraud cases" he expressed
hope that the action OF the Presi-
dent would lead 10 speeding up OF
trails against all those who de-
frauded the government during the
war"
This Is only the first step" he
said. 1T is now up TO the Attorney
General 10 rush other cases and in
stitute action against the founda-
ton so the government may keep
the patents"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
PHILLIPS IS
FINED SIO0
Accused of Operating Car
That Hit Another Auto
While Intoxicated
CONTINUE WALKER
CASE UNTIL JULY 5

As a result of his machine running
into car OF Mrs. Sue Doto. 5O4
Taylor street. which was parked in
front OF 916 Orange street. on Sat
urday night. Samuel T. Phillips. 1892
Orange street. was fined 500 and
costs on a charge of operating an
automobile while intoxicated by
Deputy Judge Lynn in Municipal
Court this morning.
Phillips admitted that he had been
drinking, but denied that he was
operating his car when the accident
occurred. He was seen at the wheel
It was said following the collision.
however. Mrs. Doto's car was
badly damaged.
The case of Henry Walker, 713
Adams street. charged with operating
an automobile while intoxicated as
an outgrowth of his collldlng with a
car OF Russell Hamilton at Tenth
and Market street yesterday after
noon, was continued until Wednes-
day at the request OF his attorney.
Robert G.. Hartman. A man giving
the name OF Howard J. Thorn.
Green's Hotel. Fourth and Orange
streets. was with Walker at the
time. II Is said.
The case OF James A. Stewart,
Negro. charged with exceeding the
speed limit, was continued until We'd
nesday.
Carroll White was fined $40 and
costs on a charge of exceeding the
speed limit in Pennsylvania avenue
and sentence was suspended on
charge OF violating the traffic rules
in running on the left side OF the
standard at Pennsylvania avenue and
Rodney street in order to pass a ma
chine.
Residents OF Union Park Gardens
were surprised early yesterday
morning at seeing a large automo-
bile overturned and badly smashed
at Sycamore and Union streets. but
careful inquiry failed to elicit any
information regarding an accident
No report Of an accident was made
TO the police and the hospitals could
give no information of any one hav-
ing been hurt. The machine re-
manned by the side Of the road for
several hours and was finally re-
moved by employees OF a local gar
age.
Two automobiles. one owned and
operated by John Scott. Of 912 Mar
ket street. Marcus Hook. Pa, and
the other owned and operated by
Warren Filman. OF SOC West Nine
teenth street. were damaged TO the
extent Of about S25 when they col
lided at Pennsylvania avenue and
Rodney street. Saturday night. No
one was hurt.
Floyd Jones. Of ia French street.
a small boy. was struck and knock
ed down Saturday afternoon in front
of his home by an automobile oper-
ated by Frank W. Krauss. Of 209
East Twenty-fourth street. The boy
was Injured about the left leg and
right shoulder. He was taken 10 the
Delaware Hospital by Mr.. Krauss,
who reported the accident to the
police. The boys injuries were
dressed and he was permitted to go
home.
An automobile owned by stephen
Hamilton, and operated by Mrs.
Hamilton. OF 913 North Franklin
street, was slightly damaged Sat
urday night when It collided at Del
aware avenue and Jackson streets
with trolley car No. 80 of the Della
ware avenue line in charge OF John
". Dill and William z. Murphy. No
one was injured.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
TO USE NEW DIAMOND.

Special to The Evening Journal.
RICHARDSON PARK. DEL, July
3.-The first game of ball TO be
played on the new diamond at Elm
hurst Fairgrounds at Matthes ave-
nue. and Newport street. will be
that between the Elmhurst team
and the Union Club of Wilmington.
on Thursday night. Edward Rich
ardson, manager of Elmhurst. has
signed up the following: Brodley.
now OF Newport; Lang. Speer. Tins
man, the old Five Points Twirie-:
Galloway Schooner" Long. McVey,
Strobe and Cthers.
1t is planGel to play twilight and
Saturday afternoon games at the
new diamond.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03

WASHINGTON. July CUnite
Press.)-Action OF President Hard
ing in demanding return OF all Ger
man patents. copyrights and other
property transferred 20 the Chemi-
cal Foundation was characterized
today by Rep. Woodruff, Michigan.
In a statement as an expose OF the
most colossal steal from the govern
ment the nation has ever known"
The Chemical Foundation through
It's president. Frances z. Garvan.
then in the employ OF the Allen
Property Custodian's office. obtained
from the government patents worth
at least $2O.OOO.OOO for only $3.50. %
600.
"Ostensiby the foundation obtained
the patents TO manufacture poison
GUS gases and other war materials.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
OREGON WINS
MEXICAN ELECTION

MEXICO CITY, July 3.-United
Press. Strength OF the Ooregon
government was shown today when
II was learned that the present fac
ton had captured majority Of
seats of the lower house and Sem
ate in the general elections held yes
terday. Troops patrolled streets to
prevent disorders.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
JUST LOOKING THINGS
OVER, JAMES SAYS

Alleged to have entered the chick
en- coop in the yard Of the home OF
James Tibet, 1913 South DUPONT
street. with a bag. Frank Dennis.
Negro. was held in $500 ball for
court on a charge OF attempted
larceny by Deputy Judge Lynn in
Municipal Court this morning When
arrested, Dennis Is said 10 have told
officer Lewandowsii that he was
just looking things over"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
CHIEF BLACK ON
FORCE 81 YEARS

George Black, superintendent OF
police. celebrated his thirty-first an
niversary as a member Of the Will
mington Department, yesterday by
attending to his usual routine
duties. He Is the only man left on
the force who was a member at
time of his appointment. Sergeant
Robert Bowman, James Tucker and
John Fox and Patrolmen Michael
Barr and S. Thomas Brown have
rounded out twenty-five years Of
uninterrupted service on the VIII
mington force.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
MAYOR ON THE JOB.

Mayor Harvey held the fort alone
at his offices in the Public Building
today, having given his secretary,
Ellwood w. Bartrnm, a complete
weekend holiday from last Satur-
day until next Wednesday morning.
In observance OF Independence Day
the Mayors office will be closed all
day tomorrow. Mr.. Harvey will,
spend the Fourth with his family at
his farm, near Chadd's Ford. Pa.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
HAWKINS TO HAVE
ANOTHER HEARING

Upon application of Charles F.
Curley, attorney. a rehearing Of the
case of Harvey Hawkins. Negro. who
was sentenced last week TO one year
in the workhouse and fined 5000
and costs. was set for next Saturday
by Deputy Judge Lynn in Municipal
Court this morning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
GUILTY IN SELF DEFENSE

When arraigned before Deputy
Judge Lynn. in Municipal Court, this
morning, on a charge OF assault and
battery on Charles Vincent. Negro,
s17 Locust street, Edward Watson,
Negro, pleaded guilty in self de-
Tense" The case was continued until
Friday at his request
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
COMMON PLEAS COURT.

Resident Judge Herbert l.. Rice
in the Court OF Common Pleas to-
day gave a decision in favor OF the
plaintiff in the case OF Domlnlck
Lestardo W. Louis Relches. In the
case OF Isabelle Barcus ". the Dia-
mond Ice Company: a verdict for
the defendant was given.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03

4 bus OF the Delaware Rapid
Transit Company upset at Boyd's
Corner on State Road Saturday aft
ernoon slightly injuring FIVE passen-
gers. The accident was due TO the
slippery condition OF the road after
rain.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
4 MILLION FIRE
L0SSFO B. 6 0.

Continued From First PageO
600 bushels, s671.s5O; grain in Ele-
vator c.. $1,000 bushels. ss32.95O.
Drying and power house. $4,000;
Pier 5. including freight $1,000, 900:
Pier 2. Including freight. $1,000
900.
Total. S4,sO4.90O.
Pier was also damaged but no
estimate OF the loss was made.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
SHAW GETS TAR BATH.

Losing his footing while inspect
Ing the Rookland road. which il be-
ing given a surface treatment OF
tar. Assistant County Engineer Shaw
received a handsome coating OF tar
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
SUSPEND SENTENCE.

Sentence was suspended by Deputy
Judge Lynn in Municipal Court this
morning on John S. Crumlish. who
pleaded guilty to a charge OF operat-
ing an automobile improperly on a
dealers tags
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
DROP SIlOVAN CASE.

lu the case of Samuel Slovan.
charged with assault and battery
on children of one of his tenants. a
nolle prosequi was entered by Acting
Prosecuting Attorney j. Paul Green
in Municipal Court this morning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-07-03
NoN-sUPPoRT CASE GOES OVER

The case of James tombstone.
charged with non-support Of his wife
and child. was continued until July
Is by Deputy Judge Lynn. in Munic-
ipal Court. this morning. He pleaded
guilty but said that he has been out
OF work.