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Evening star., 1922-02-20
NO ONE OWNS MARYLAND FARM
SINCE DRY AGENTS RALDED IT

still were taken to Baltimore in the
big snowstLrm of more than Two
weeks ago. So great was the size
OF the still and Its parts r.; ,onatire tnai .oe q
storage place.
Know Absolutely Nothing.
Mystifled, the prohibition agents
continued their search through ST.
Marys. They came upon an auto
mobile, in which were riding Kay,
mond J. Hitch and two negroes. Anu
as they went to the rear OF the auto
mobile they found a giant copper
still pot. with capacity OF more
Hitch told Commissioner Supplee
that he had no knowledge OF tne SUI
pot Hitch explained his presence IN
the machine by declaring that the
neeroes invited him for ride to have
a look at St. Marys seventh wonoer
the bigger still. The still pot IN
the car was incidental. Somebody
they knew not who wanted II "
paired. ,,,s ,otad .s
counsel for Hitch, and the man from
ST. Marys county, who said ne was
a timber dealer. was discharged ior
lack of evidence. There was HDn =
ing to show that he was the Nahishe"
owner of the farm. how.
Warthens disclaimer that MS nome
is not located on the farm has le1t
the theory that the tract contains no
house. The nearest symbol of llabita-
ton is a tent which was keeping
comnany with the five lonesome
horses and stray hounds.
May Give 1t Back to Indians.
"'Tain't my farm" quoth Warthen
to Assistant District Attorney Muir
ray Donaho. ,,,,
"'Tain't my farm" echoed warm
ems brother before he left for home.
"'Taint our farm" chorused the four
timber dealer, before being given his
release.
"'Tain't our farm" echoed the four
negroes, who went to jail for ten
days when they. admitted they were
manufacturing the "cawn" for some
body"
Maybe we'll have to give 1t back
to the Indians" mused District At
torney Carman.
Evening star., 1922-02-20
HOPEFUL OVER OUTCOME.
AGENTS Arriving in Riga Report
Satisfactory Progress.

By the Associated Press.
RIGA, February 1S.-The nesotia-
lions between the Russian soviet
eoyernment and France are progress
ine satisfactorily, Notwithstanding
reports to the contrary; according 10 TO
OF statements made today by Carl Radek
and J.eonid Krassin. Both of the
Hussian representatives who recent,
" have been in Germany appeared
ON their arrival here today to be op-
timistic as to the outcome of the ne
Neither Krassin nor Radek. how
how long the negotiations might con-
tinue. a; +o
NoscoW primarily to confer with the
sn,.iet delegates concerning the Ge-
noa conference. He thought the
Conference would be postponed not
exceeding three weeks.
The -Radek party remained
in Riga only a few hours. leaving
tonight by special train for Moscow
Evening star., 1922-02-20
Photoplays.
PALACE-Viola Dana and "The
Fourteenth Lover"

Miss Viola Dana is the particularly
winsome. bright and scintillating star
who attracted capacity>crowds to the
Palace Theater yesterday afternoon,
and in spite of her diminutive stature.
she was the whole show" to use a
popular expression. First she ap-
peared in her latest film THE Four
teenth Lover" then in excerpts from
past and coming productions. and
finally in person to chat with the
audience
OF course. she quite charmed every
one with her half-bashful manner and
amusing little anecdotes of studio
hanDeninrS. some of which were in
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and the Photographic work is also

and the Photographic work is also
excellent.
Betty Compson. who created some-
thing of a sensation in '"The Miracle
Man." has the stellar role, that of the
faithful wife, Julian Rolfe. Her work
Is good, especially where she assumes
the part of a woman of the under
world to gain information that will
save her husband from the electric
cnair. Some. perhaps, will believe
Miss Compson's work in this picture
outshines her big effort in 1.-THE
Miracle Man" and stamps her as an
actress of ability. The supporting
company is adequate, the minor char
aeters contributing much to the sue
cess of the drama
A Christie comedy. "Hokus Pokus,"
featuring Bobby Vernon. makes for
continuous laughter, and an enjoyable
violin solo by Henri Sokolov, with
pleasing numbers by the orchestra.
and the news films are added attrac-
tionS.
Evening star., 1922-02-20
Special Dispatch to The Star.

BALTIMORE. February 20 Down
in the lower reaches OF st. ,Marys
county. Nd. is a good farm of sew
eral hundred acres. partly stocked.
which has gone a-begging for
claimant these last two weeks. Its
owner, if owner the land ever had,
has faded into oblivion.
Sad come the tidings from the
peaceful little county that there will
be no corn yield on the tract this
summer unless the situation takes an
unexpected change in the next rev
weeks. AS far as state and federal
officials have been able to learn there
is no murder mystery about this
strange disappearance. The owner
might more easily have evaporated.
as far as clues are concerned.
5OO-GnllOn StiH.
1t seems that two weeks ago pro-
hibition agents swept down upon the
little farm and seized what is be-
lieved to have been the biggest moon
shine still ever set up in this section
pacity of 500 gallons. There were
great quantities of mash and four
negroes. typically southern. were
found engaged in turning out enough
"cawn'' liquor to warm the hearts or
many Baltimoreans. Washingtonians
and phlladelphldnS.
The busy negroes had boss. they
admitted. but they did not know his
name They knew not of his where
abouts. He just came and went on
pay day like will o the wisp.
The prohibition agents were armed
with a search warrant. and they ap-
preached a house nearby where lived
Ignatius Warthen. In the Warthen
home they found three gallons of
whisky. Warthen admitted that the
liquor was his property, but the
farm-oh. no; it belonged not to him.
He didn't know who owned the farm
a few steps away from his home. 1t
was not on his land. He repeated the
same story to Judge Rose in the
United States court when he was
fined for the illegal possession OF the
three gallons of GAVIN
Meanwhile the negroes and the big
Evening star., 1922-02-20
STRAND-Grace Cameron.

Grace Cameron. the well known
Dolly Dimples Girl" received enthu-
siastic reception at the Strand Theater
yesterday, and was forced to answer
several curtain calls for characterize
tons Of prominent opera artists. Miss
Cameron has well rounded voice. In
responding to curtain call she ex-
pressed the hope Of coming again to
Washington.
While the Dolly Dimples Girl" was
rated as the headliner. at least two
other acts lean toward stellar ranking
Bachelor. Vert and Kramer, in a musi-
cal farce, Lets Co." which centers
around railroad scene, and NJ. Golden's
offering. "A Spanish Gypsy Revue"
The latter was graced with clever Span
ish and gypsy dancing. Al Libby, &C.
centric cyclist. performed sensational
feats on his wheel" Monti and Parte
offer IA Musical Serenade," with popu-
lar and classical selections on clarinet
and accordion.
Shirley Mason, sister of Viola Dana.
is the star in the photoplay. Little Miss
Smiles" the story Of a tenement hero
inc forced to buck against the dangers
of the New York underworld, who is
rescued from a gang Of desperadoes by
wayward brother. A comedy and
news pictures also are shown.
Evening star., 1922-02-20
CAPITOI-"Monte Carlo Girls"

Tom Sullivan's newest edition of
'The Monte Carlo Girls" opened a
weeks. engagement at the Capitol
Theater yesterday in Hits and Bits
of 1921" a musical revue.
John Hudgins. Lou Marshall and
Jimmie Raymond are the chief fun
makers. and with the assistance of
Arthur Lanning manage to keep the
audience amused Hudgins is a black
face comedian Of the Bert Williams
which he introduced many dancing
novelties. Sarah Hyatt, billed as
"burlesque's most talented prima
donna" scored in all her numbers.
Her gowns are elaborate. Jessie NC
Donald. soubrette, works hard and
finds reward ain merited applause.
Edna Luce. ingenue. and the work OF
the chorus are good.
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filled during the afternoon

continuously filled during the afternoon
and evening.
The audiences followed the trials of
the little kid with rapt interest. and
in the pathetic parts paid tribute by
frequently resorting to handkerchiefs.
Many who had seen the picture before
grasped the opportunity of enjoying 1t
again. The picture has much of humor
and pathos. and its little star rises
gloriously to the demands made upon
him. Larry Semon adds fun to the
program in "The Sawmill," and there
are other minor features.
Evening star., 1922-02-20
FAMILY BARELY ESCAPES.

RICHMOND, Va.,' February GOV.
w. Baker. former member of the Vir-
ginia house of delegates. and men,
bers of his family narrowly escaped
with their lives early today when
their home. at Hallsboro. Chesterfield
county, was destroyed by fire. Mr..
Baker who was seriously i'll. had to
be removed from the burning struc-
ture. The loss is estimated at sew
eral thousand dollars.
Evening star., 1922-02-20
RIALTO-"The Law and the
Woman"

A melodrama of thrills is shown
this week at the Rialto in 1.-The Law
and the Woman" 1t is a screen
adaptation of Clyde Fitch's play, THE
Woman in the Case" which was a
melodramatic success a score of years
ago. While the original play was
cunningly and deftiy woven together,
its transition to the screen has been
made with more elaborate scenic dis
plays. The directing hand of Penrhyn
Stanlaws brought out the telling spots
Evening star., 1922-02-20
RICHMOND ARM0RY BURNS.

RICHMOND. Va, February 90
Eight firemen were overcome BY.
smoke fumes and forty-five members
of Battery A, Virginia Light Field
Artillery. were rescued from flames
during a fire of undetermined origin
at the HowitZers' armory here Satur:
day night. Thirty-seven horses AMI
mules, trapped H. the basement of
the building. were driven in safety
to the street
Evening star., 1922-02-20
CRANDALL'S-"My Boy"

Jackie Coogan has come downtown
again in his picture, MY Boy" which
is shown this week at Crandall's. cor
ner of 9th and F. streets. The reputa-
tion of little Jackie and the play have
grown immensely and the theater was
Evening star., 1922-02-20
New, York Symphony Tomorrow.

T. Arthur Smith, Inc. announces that
the concert advertised to be given by
the New York Symphony Orchestra
Tuesday afternoon, at 4:30 o'clock, at
the National Theater. will take place.
at the same time. at the Central High
of the Community Center Department.
All tickets sold for the National
Theater will hold good for the audi
torium.
Evening star., 1922-02-20
100000 FIRE IN AUTO PLANT.

LOUISVILLE. Ky.s February 90
Bodies of more than 400 automobile
trucks were destroyed in fire at the
plant of the Continental Car Company
in Highland Park, a suburb Of this
city last night. which. entailed a loss
of 500 200. .sz-s-.t.s
Evening star., 1922-02-20

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Evening star., 1922-02-20
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Evening journal., 1922-05-01
FOUR SLIGHT FIRES
OVER THE WEEK END

Four fire alarms marked the
weekend. three. slight fires and a
false alarm. only serving to break
the monotany for the firemen and
causing little damage.
The first alarm was caused by a
mop placed back OF the kitchen
stove to dry. at the home Of Charles
f. Dubell. 1902 Washington street,
Saturday afternoon. igniting and
setting fire 70 the floor. Engine
Company No. /. extinguished the
blaze.
Engine Company No. 10 ex-
tinguished a blaze on a cross arm at
the top Of a telegraph pole. Satur-
day night. at Twenty eighth street
and the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road.
Engine Companies 6 and s, and
Truck Company No. 2. responded to
call from box 242, Sycamore and
Franklin streets. Saturday night.
but were unable to locate any fire.
Engine Company No. 5. yesterday
afternoon. extinguished a woods fire
at Shancross avenue and Park Drive.
Evening journal., 1922-05-01
DELAWARE FARMS
M0RTGAGED 40 P. c.
Special to The Evening Journal,

Special to The Evening Journal.
WASHINGTON. May The, Blu
reau OF Census today issued a pre-
liminary statement. showing the
total mortgaged debt on owned
homes and farms in Delaware in
1920 was s21,77s.6sO. and the total
value OF these mortgaged homes and
farms was s53.352.O31, the mort
cages representing 4O.s per cent. OF
the total value. exclusive OF farms
and homes that are partly owned
and partly rented.
The total number OF houses in the
State. other than farm homes. was
4O.4S7. of which 1902. or 42.1 per
cent, were owned by the occupants:
and OF these owned homes, sO23, or
~ per cent. were mortgaged. IDfor-
nation regarding the value, of the
home and the amount Of mortgage
debt was secured from 1875. or 40
per cent. OF these mortgaEed homes.
The average mortgage debt OF the
homes for which mortgage reports
were secured was S21S3. and the
average value was S5226: and on
the basis OF these averages the total
mortgage debt on the mortgaged
homes not on farms Is estimated at
S1T.31s,214, and the total value OF
such homes is s41.s29,644. The
ratio of the mortgage debt to value
is 4Is per cent.
Evening journal., 1922-05-01
RESTITUTION
OF FPROPERTY
NOT PART OF
Soviet PLAN
Also Object to Allies Offer
of Only 20,000,000
Pounds for Re-
construction
u. S. RECOGNITION
is UP TO HUGHES

GENOA. May 1 Omitted Press) ~
The Genoa conference may break up
Immediately after Wednesdays plen-
ary session unless the Russians indi-
cate some quick solution OF their
problem is possible.
The political sub-commission met
today to attempt TO complete rs
proposals regarding Russia. but with
no indication that the soviet dele
CATION was disposed to accept the
Allied note, the question OF ability
OF continuing the conference beyond
Wednesday arose.
The Allies today had succeeded IN
agreeing among themselves on but
one point-the amount OF financial
aid to be offered Russia and the
conditions The conditions are mild
and acceptable TO the Bolsheviki.
but the sum agreed upon. 10000 900
pounds. is described by Tchtlcherin
as utterly Inadequate"
The chief point OF dispute among
the Allies Is restitution OF foreign
owned. private property by the
soviet The British have proposed
restitution Of control by former
owners without actual ownership,
which the soviet government main
tains Il cannot restore.
The French. up to the present.
have held out for complete restitu-
(Continued on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1922-05-01
REV. Z. W. WELLST0
UNDERGO OPERATION

The Rev. 2. w Wells, pastor OF
Wesley NJ. E. Church who has been
Ill for several weeks. is reported to
be much better today. When his
condition will permit he will be re-
moved to the Physicians and Sur
geons Hospital. where an operation
will be performed to remove his
tonsils and adenoids.
Unless a relapse should occur. the
Rev. Robert X. Stephenson, pastor
OF Silverbrook NJ. E. Church. who
Is a patient at the Methodist Hos
pital in Philadelphia. will make a
complete recovery. Doctor Stephen
son was operated on for internal
trouble last Wednesday. While he
failed to rally Immediately after the
operation. he is now doing well.
Evening journal., 1922-05-01
Change Time,
NO CONFUSION
Thousands Welcome Extra
Hour of Daylight for
Fourth Year
TRAIN SCHEDULES
ARE ADJUSTED

without a hitch; with scarcely a
ripple; as quietly and smoothly as a
weil-oiled machine sliding into gear
daylight saving went into effect
throughout the city at a. m. yes
terday and many thousands took ad-
vantage OF a beautiful spring day to
enjoy the added hour OF sunlight.
On the railroad systems. in the
distribution OF milk. and at other
points where there had been some
apprehension that inaugural diff
culties might occur, all difficulties
were dispelled. Officials of the rail-
roads were surprised at the utter
lack OF friction.
Practiced In the ways Of Daylight
saving by their experience during
the war, the majority OF house,
holders needed the warning 10 sci
forward their clocks an hour before
retiring Saturday night. As re-
suit ministers and priests reported
the usual attendance at morning
services and some commented on
the unusually bright and CHEEKY
visages OF their congregation.
While thousands enjoyed the long
afternoon yesterday automobiling
strolling in the parks or on excur-
sions to the country. benefits OF day
tContinued on Page Thirteen)
Evening journal., 1922-05-01
BUSINESS is
COMING BACK
Commerce Department Says
Industries Work on Good
Schedules
RETAIL PRICES
ARE DECLINING

WASHINGTON. May /. CUnitet
Press)-Business conditions are i'm.
proving and the records show
larger production and increased ex.
port trade. the commerce depart
ment announced today.
Manufacturing Industries arc
working on good schedules. the de-
psrtment said.
The figures, however, are not suf-
hciently complete to show how
greatly the increased activity Of the
factories reflects buying by the
public.
Retail prices continue 10 decline.
the report said the index OF the cost
OF living showing a drop OF three
paints during March. The greatest
decline was in the cost Of food
Commercial reports we're said to
show both the wholesale and retail
trade as "spotty." but with an evil
dent Improvement over preceding
weeks.
From figures available II is clear
fundamental conditions are much
better and there Is promise OF i'm
proved business" the department
said. with world conditions as
they are today. there Is no likeli-
hood OF a boom movement Recon-
struction In Europe is far behind
what II Is in this country. In general
big economic movements are world
wide In their scope"
Evening journal., 1922-05-01
Three GO TO
PRISON FOR
SELLINGRUM
FSnlkner Gets 8 Months
Cerroni 6; Shader One
Year
DRY AGENT DID
BUSINESS WITH ONE

Sentences ranging from six
months 10 one year imprisonment
we're imposed on violators OF the
Volstead act in United States Dis
trict Court today by Judge Morris.
The court made II plain that second
appearance defendants on such
charge could expect little leniency
from the court, even though the
previous charge on which they had
been convicted was different from
the new one.
Those sentenced today for violat-
ing the Federal prohibition act and
their sentences were;
Lewis Faulkner OF near Farm
hurst eight months.
Peter Cerroni. six months.
Mike shader, one year.
The last two named defendants
lived at New Castle. Shader had
previously been arrested and con-
victed previously on a charge OF
Transporting intoxicating liquors.
Faulkner, whose farm was raided
by Federal agents sometime ego and
a large still unearthed, was accom-
panied to the court room, by his wife
and three small children. Thomas F.
Bayard and Robert G. Harman rep
resented him, and when the case
was called. L. s. Distrlct-Attorney
Hughes stated that he would aban-
don four OF the eight counts against
Faulkner. Faulkner then entered a
plea Of guilty and his attorneys
called a number OF character wit
nesses all OF whom testified that the
defendant had a previous good rep
utation. Those who testified were
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Evening journal., 1922-05-01
CITY BONDS
NET HIGHEST
PREMIUM YET
Profit of $4,000 Made To-
day on Sale of S745,000
in Securities
ALL BIDS ABOVE PAR;
HARBOR GETS 100000

City bonds amounting to t745,00o
were sold today at the office OF City
Treasurer White TO Stacy, Braun and
Company. and Kissel, Kinnicott and
Company. New York, on joint bid
of s779,S43.65. The sale netted the
city premium OF S34.S43. the high
est yet received from sales OF muni-
cipal securities.
The bonds will bear AZ per cent.
interest, and will mature between
the years 1s4s to 1857. They are
500 in denomination. and the sue
cessful bid figures out at a rate OF
S1O4677.
Money from the bonds will be
used for three, distinct purposes as
follows: Harbor Improvement,
100000; new garbage plant. $751;
600; water Improvement. $40. 900.
Eight bids in all were received.
three OF which ran close. II required
only 20 minutes for the Sinking
Fund Commission and Finance
Committee OF City Council to open
the bids and make the awards. The
bids were as follows:
Lamport. Barker and Jennings.
Inc. New York. s7ss.257.2O; rate.
S103256.
Harris. Forbes and Company,
New York. and Laird and Company.
Wilmington. s77O.e11.1O; rate,
S1O3.47s.
National City Company. New
York. s77s.113.55; rate. s104.57s.
Guaranty Company and Bankers
Trust Company, New York, S772,-
1905; rate. s1os.63s.
Rennick, Hodges and Company,
Continued on Page Five.
Evening journal., 1922-05-01
RECALL THEIR
WEDDING DAYS
Causes Married 81 Years;
DR.. and Mrs. Williams,
Twenty
PURSE FOR PASTOR
FROM HIS CHURCH

Two wedding anniversaries with
receptions were celebrated in this
city yesterday. Colonel and Mrs.
Harlan Cause. s1e Delaware avenue.
celebrated their ffty-fourth ami
versary. and the Rev. and Mrs
George S. Williams, their twentieth
anniversary. Mr.. williams is mas
tor OF Mccabe NJ. f. Church.
Colonel and Mrs Cause were mar
ried In ST. Andrews Hpiscopa1
Church. on April 20. 1865. The
ceremony was performed by Bishop
Lee. An informal reception was
held at their home yesterday after
noon. A number OF relatives and
friends called and extended con-
gratulations. Both Colonel and
Mrs. Cause were the recipients OF
many flowers
Colonel GauAe played an. active
part In the Civil War Despite his
advanced years his memory Is as
keen as Il was fifty years ago. HIS
impaired sight is the only outward
sign OF his advanced years. Mrs.
, Cause is In health.
/ At the home of the Rev. George
/ c. Williams, 7Os West Twentieth
street, number OF friends called 10
congratulate the pastor and Mrs.
Williams on their anniversary. The
reception was informal DR.. VII
liams was presented with a purse
Of 500 by the Rev Adam stengle,
retired Methodist preacher on be-
half OF the members OF the congre-
cation OF McCabe Church. Mrs.
/ Williams was presented with a bou-
quet Of flowers. In addition DR.. and
Mrs. Williams were presented with a
cake.
During the reception DR.. Williams
accompanied by Miss Mae 2. Welch.
at the piano. sang solo. Mrs
Walter E. Sawdon also sang solo.
with violin obligatb, bv Alfred c..
willing. Miss Welch played num-
her Of piano selections.
Evening journal., 1922-05-01
W. H. MCCARTHY
DIES AT SEASH0RE

william II. Mccarthy. who at one
time was a produce dealer In the
Third street market house. died in
Atlantic City. his home last night.
While in Wilmington he lived at
Eighth and Poplar streets.
The funeral will take place on
Wednesday when 2 the bdy will be
shipped here. arriving at the French
street station at - o'clock. local
time. Interment will be in Cathe-
dral Cemetery.