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The New York herald., 1922-02-28
GAMBLING CASE DISMISSED.
Eleven Freed, ms Police Acted
without Warrant

Because police raiders on an alleged
gambling house acted without search
warrants. Magistrate William A. Sweet.
ser in the West Side court yesterday
dismissed the complaint against Max
Gray of 292 West Ninety-second street
and Marie Stanton of 2o7 West Ninety
third street. They were charged with
conducting a gambling house.
The two. with nine other men and
women, were arrested in an apartment
on West Eighty-fifth street by detec-
tives of Chief Inspector William ].
Lahey's staff. The others were also
discharged.
The New York herald., 1922-02-28
'DINNER BURGLAR ROBBED
OF 500 LOOT IN TAXICAB
Bell Causes Arrest Of Alleged Fences, Who He Says
Lured Him to Ravenswood Beat Him and
Stripped Him Of Plunder.

Edward Williams of 355 Broadway
and August Schamberger of l29 Cres-
cent street. both of Long Island City,
were arraigned before Magistrate Con-
way in the Long Island City Court
yesterday charged with robbery and
receiving stolen goods, on the complaint
of Thomas A. Bell of 12S Newton ave-
nue., Long Island City. Bell was arrest
ed Sunday night, charged with being
the dinner burglar" who for six weeks
has been robbing apartments in Fifth.
Lexington and Park avenues between
Sixtieth and Eightieth streets. Man
haitian.
Bell told the court that Williams and
Schamberger had held him up and
robbed him of 1901 in cash and s400
worth Of jewelry which he had stolen
The New York herald., 1922-02-28

from the home of Clinton III. Crane Of
SIC Park avenue. On December 80, he
said. he sold to Williams and Scham-
berger three pieces of jewelry which he
had stolen from an apartment in East
Twenty-siNth street. on February 20
he met them again in a Long Island
City pool room and showed them the
Crane jewelry. They wanted to buy II,
he said, and he agreed to sell 1t to them.
Williams took them in his taxicab,
Bell said. and drove to Ravenswood.
l.. I. There. Bell said, Williams and
Schamberger held him up, beat him
with their guns and then threw him
into the road, taking from him the
cash and the jewelry Magistrate Con-
way held Williams and Schamberger
in $4,000 bail, each for further exam
nation.
The New York herald., 1922-02-28

FOUR SETS OF TWINS,
THEN QUADRUPLETS
Kentucky Couple Parents of
TueIue in Fiue Years.

Special Dispatch TO THE NEW York HERALD
BROWNSVILLE, KY, Feb. 27.-Parents
to twelve children in five years is the
distinction that has just come to Mr..
and Mrs. William Poteat. living here.
The union was blessed first with four
sets of twins and a heavily laden stork
has just delivered quartet. each liv-
ing and healthy.
The other eight also are getting along
nicely. The couple have been married
less than six years.
The New York herald., 1922-02-28
WOMAN DRowNs IN CANAL.

The body of Mrs. Jane Cortelyou Suy-
dam. wife of Garret l.. Suydam, a pros
porous farmer of Pleasant Plains. n. j..
was found In the Delaware and Raritan
Canal late Sunday night. While other
members of the family went to church
Mrs. Suydam remained at home with
a son, 9. and a baby four months old.
She left the house at 9 o'clock and did
not return.
The New York herald., 1922-02-28
MCCORMICK MUST DIE.
Gov. Miller Refuses to Interfere In
Cnsc Of Shnnnon's Slayer.

Special Dispatch TO TIE New YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Albany, Feb. %.
Gov. Miller has refused to grant ex-
ecutive clemency to George p. McCor-
mick, who was sentenced to die in New
York county last June for the murder OF
Edward Shannon. The killing followed
quarrel over So bet. A commission
appointed to examine Mccormick on
February pronounced him sane now
and at the time of che murder.
The New York herald., 1922-02-28
March China
and Lamp Sale

Advance orders taken
Today. Transactions and de-
liveries to date from March 1,
when the sale opens.
1000 Dinner Sets,
20 to so per cent. less
Including sets from 100
open stock patterns.
Fancy China,
20 to so per cent. less
Glass and Artwares,
20 to so per cent. less
Kitchenwares,
20 to so per cent. less
$4,000 of Lamps and
Shades, u to II less
Samples on view in the
China and Lamp stores.
Second Gallery, New Bldg.
The New York herald., 1922-02-28
Redfern Corsets
81 to S12.50

Ten new Spring models,
which correctly interpret to-
days silhouette, for slender,
medium and full figures.
Firm coutil; heavy mercer
lied material; handsome silk
figured brocade.
Perfect in fit; comfortable;
long wearing.
Third Floor, Old Building
The New York herald., 1922-02-28
The New Silks for
sports costumes

In smart new crepe
weaves and interesting
versions Of sports satins.
$3.50 to $3.50
Pure white, in fanciful
weaves-for fashion most en-
phatically says white.
White, brightly marked off
in stripes, or in large squares
after the manner of plaids-
gay and bold as you please.
Colors Of brilliant hue, pat
termed with tiny checks.
Street Floor, Old Building
The New York herald., 1922-02-28

40 different styles OF
bedroom suites at half
price-from $3.50 up.
so living room suites at
half price-from $162.50
for 3 piece suites, up.
A score of dining room
suites at half price-from
a 10-piece Queen Anne
suite at S375 finest value
51s years).
A dozen dining room
suites, solid mahogany
throughout at S550-from
81, 100.
Summer furniture at
nalf price-California reed
and fibre pieces.
Last call.
Fifth and Sixth Galleries,
New Building
The New York herald., 1922-02-28
TWO EAGLES DEFEAT
A MOUNTAIN LION
Girls See Battle Royal in Col
orado Springs Park.

Special Dispatch TO The New IoRK HERALD.
COLORADO SPRINGS. Feb. 27.-A battle
of two bald eagles against mountain
lion in North Cheyenne Canyon, col
orado Springs mountain park, was wit
messed to-day by Ella Taylor and Pearl
Turner. Both eagles swooped down on
the lion, using beaks and claws.
The lion started off. swapping saw
agely and striking viciously with his
claws. He did this several times, but
without effect Meanwhile he continued
to climb the mountainside to. escape.
running fight was maintained. the
eagles winning, until dense brush afford
ed the wounded beast protection. Lions
are seldom seen in the canyon. Eagles.
however, frequently nest there
Special Dispatch to TIE New YORK HERALD.
SIDNEY. H.. Feb. 27.-Wilis Hovis
has killed a fine specimen of the Ameri-
can gray eagle. The bird measured
feet Z inches from tip to tip and was
powerful enough to seize lamb and
carry it off.
Farmers have been missing lambs and
pigs. but charged the loss to wolves.
Eagles were thought to be extinct III
this section until Hovis sighted the
specimen that he brought down with
rifle.
The New York herald., 1922-02-28
Cretonnes, SOC yd.

$4,000 yds. All new. just
opened up. All a yard
wide.
so different patterns.
$50 to 400 yds. of each.
Two to five different col
or combinations in the
same pattern.
Gay colors
that beggar description.
Excellent firm weaves-
heavy weaves, of the pique
and poplin order = and
lighter weight, soft e +
weaves, good for graceful
draperies.
Be sure and see
The Lady Hamilton de-
sign;
the Toreador;
the Ponderose;
the Ivanhoe.
If your house is a little Win
ter-worn-most peoples are
these days-it is certainly be-
seeching you to give it some
fresh, gay, colorful, spring like
window drapes, curtains, slip
coverings.
Well, here they are.
NOTE-To the specially
purchased cretonnes we have
added duplicates of the patterns
from our regular stocks, prices
of which were Sr.1o to sI.65 yd.
Fourth Gallery, New Building
The New York herald., 1922-02-28
Caruso
Memorial
Concert
And Operatic
Tableaux Vivants

Today, and each day this
week, in the Wanamaker
Auditorium at 2:30 P. NJ.
daily.
In honor of the 49th ami
versary Of the birthday OF
Enrico Caruso and cooper
ating with the CARUSO
AMERICAN MEMORIAL
FOUNDATION.
Alberto Terrassi, Baritone
late of Castellano Opera
Company.
AmbSose Chereehetti, ten
or.
Edna Beatrice Bloom, So
prano.
THE GREAT ORGAN.
THE AMPICO.
THE vICTROLA.
NOTE
The program will consist
Of brief scenes from Bo-
heme, Rigoletto, Aida, Tosca
and Pagliacci, including Tab
leaux Vivants presenting
some of Caruso's famous
characters pantomimed by
Signor Cherechetti in syn
chronization with the won
derfui recordings Of Caruso's
actual voice.
First Gallery, New Bldg.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-13

BIFF COSTS $40
Dale Pays Fine, But Has
Not Married Miss
Chambers
WEDDING BALKED
FOR THIRD TIME

Mitchell Dale, accused OF punch
ing George Chambers. OF Newark.
when the latter attempted TO pre-
vent the eiopement OF Dale and his
slxteen-year-old sister. Alma Cham
bers. at French street station. last
Sunday. pleaded guilty to a charge
Of assault and battery IN Munici-
pal Court today and was fined $40
and costs by Deputy Judge Lynn.
No testimony was heard.
Dale. who not long ego was dis
charged from the workhouse after
serving a sentence for larceny. has
so far been unsuccessful in his de-
sire to marry Alma Chambers. Their
elopement was temporarily halted
by Dale's arrest Sunday. How
ever. they again went TO Camden
to be married but they lacked a
third witness. with the consequence
that they were not united. They
went to Chester and on Wednesday.
Dale was arrested there on a charge
of contempt Of court for failing TO
appear in court for hearing on the
assault charge. He was fined $40
and costs yesterday on the contempt
charge.
James Salisbury was counsel for
Dale.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-13
BURNS MAY KILL
FIREMANS BABY
Audrey Lux Blazing Mass
After Children Play
With Fire
STARTED PAPER
BLAZE IN STOVE

Audrea. the 2-yesr-old daughter Of
air. and Mrs. Harry Eugene Lux,
1906 Head street. driver for Engine
Company No. 10. was so seriously
burned last night that her recovery
is doubtful.
Several OF the Lux children were
burning paper in the stove IN the
home. shortly after o'clock. Fin
ally william. aged years. in hand
ling the paper burned his fingers and
threw the paper from him. II fell
against the baby's dress. setting fire
to her clothing. The screams OF
the children brought help and the
baby was carried into the yard and
neighbors extingished the blazing
garments worn by the child and
stamped out the fire IN the house.
The little sufferer was sent TO the
Homeopathic Hospital, whore her
condition was pronounced critical
this morning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-13
OBISHOPSFOR
LIBRARY project.
Right Revs. Phillip Cook
and John J. Monaghan
Endorse Memorial
ONE SERVED WITH
MEN OVERSEAS

The University OF Delaware libra
airy budget to the memory OF Della
ware war dead. was endorsed by
both the Protestant and The Roman
Catholic Churches today.
Both Bishop Philip Cook. OF the
Protestant Episcopal diocese OF Del
aware. and Bishop John J. Monagh-
an, OF the Roman Catholic diocese
OF Wilmington. today expressed the
hope that the campaign TO raise
s3OO,000 which is 10 begin on Octo-
Der 23. would be an unqualified sue
cess and offering to give the move
pent every support within. their
power.
When asked this morning for an
expression. Bishop Monaghan said
that the plan met with his sincere
approval and he hoped the cam
paign would meet with the contrib
utions necessary to make Il a sue
cess. The Bishop said he was thor
oughly in sympathy with the idea
embraced in the library campaign.
Bishop Cook, who saw service
abroad during the war. was equally
emphatic and just as deeply inter
ested in the success OF the move
ment as Bishop Monaghan. Be
cause OF the things he saw and
heard while serving with the regi-
ment 20 which he was attached in
France. bishop Cook can feel with
great understanding what the men
went through and why this memor-
ial library should be supported by
every man, woman and child in
DelawaR. Speaking OF the plan
Bishop Cook said:
1.-THE plan 20 build and equip a
new library at the University OF
Delaware as a memorial TO the 262
men who fell in the war Is one that
ought 20 interest every citizen OF the
state. The library Is the heart OF
Every department and |
class room depends on the library |
10 supplement- its teachings and en- I
force it's work. Efficiency in educa- I
CONTINUED on Page Seventeen.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-13
COAL RUSH ON
FIRST COOL DAY
Orders for Fuel Pile Up
With Commission and
Dealers
NO BOARDING,
KEMP DECLARES

with advent last night and this
morning OF cool weather, there was
a rush today by householders to
place orders for coal with dealers
throughout the city and State.
It was believed dealers would be
able to supply all Immediate needs.
although any attempt TO stock up
with a full winters supply was re-
garded az impossible. Robert D..
Kemp. president OF the Artisans
Savings Bank. who has been named
as coal distributor for Wilmington.
was at the offices OF the State Coal
Commission. East Ninth street,
early this morning, attending to the
duties OF his position.
"It is unfortunate but true that
many persons put off ordering their
coal until the last minute" said Mr..
Kemp. Then, Of course, there Is a
(CoDtinued on Page TEMP
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-13
TURKS ENTER
BREAK PLEDGE.
British Admiral Warns
Kemalists of Danger in
Ignoring Armistice
ALLIES TO ENTER
THRACE TOMORROW

coNsTANTINoPLE. oct. Is
CUnited Press). - The Kemaiists
broke their pledge TO the Allies to-
day when 5000 swarmed into the
Iemld area Of the neutral zone as far
as Tapereun.
The Turks on the eve OF the day
the armlstice is 20 go into effect. en-
tered the forbidden area at Airen
Airen and and penetrated several
times to Tapereun.
Sir Charles Harrington Immediate
" sent a courier warning the COM
mander 10 retire with his troops.
This infraction OF the agreement
lead Allies to become apprehensive
that they may have difficulty IN
forcing the Turks 10 live up 20 their
agreement
Some in Allied circles. however.
believed the invaders TO be irregu-
lars. over whom Kemai has but
little control.
The armistice between the Allies
and Turks becomes effective at
midnight tomorrow. At the time
the Greeks are TO start the evacua-
ton OF Thrace and the Allies are to
enter and administer the affairs OF
the province. General Harrington
was in frequent conference with
Allied representatives pointing out
20 them 10 the necessity OF cailrg
an early permanent peace confer
ence.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-13
MRS. DE B0UCHEL
TO SUE GAMBLER

ATLANTA. Ca. oct. 1s Omitted
Press) Suit for defamation OF
character will be started within two
weeks by Mrs. Onezlma De Bouchel
against Asa C. Gambler. former Coca
Cola king, according to the woman's
attorney.
Mrs. De Bouchel and her attorney,
Harry Gamble. have gone to New
Orleans. where further investiga-
tions into the authorship OF the al
legged poison pen" letters said to
have caused Gambler to break off his
engagement to her viii be made.
The suit against Gambler will be in
stituted on their return to Atlanta.
Mrs. De Bouchel just prior 10 her
departure reiterated that there was
no desire on her part to prosecute
Gambler.
Il am fighting for vindication and
even the feelings OF respect and es-
TEEN in which 1 formerly held Mr..
Gambler cannot be allowed TO inter-
fere in this fight.
"NIr. Gamblers letter in reply to
mine that was written after Mr..
Candles visit 10 Atlanta IS now
locked up In New Orleans. It con-
tains' passages OF a nature that
shows that Mr.. Gambler was i'm
pressed with the justice OF my re-
quest that I be furnished with the I
names OF my slanderers."
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-13
CHIMNEY FLAMES
DAMAGE DWELLING

Fire at the home Of d. Hayes
Robelen, 1411 Shsllcross avenue.
shortly after 8 o'clo;x this morn
ing. damaged the dwelling TO the ex-
tent o, $1,000, covered by insurance.
A still alarm was first sent to En-
glne Company No. s. AMI later an
alarm sent In from hox 131, which
brought Enslne Companies Nos.
and 6. and Truck Companies Nos.
and 2. The blaza was in an attic
and was caused by flames leaping up
the chimney from an open fire
place. and setting lre 10 raf5ers and
joists that rested against the Chin
ney.
Mr.. Robelen. after the fire had
been extinguished. praised the work
OF the fremen, they removing rugs
and covering the household furnish
ings with canvas before turning
on streams of water.
The Bureau of Fire. this morning,
received a telephone call from "1702
Biddle street." where the sender
said there was a fire. Engine Com
paDy No. responded but found no
fire nor could the firemen locate the
given.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-13
GROWS
MUCH DEEPER


NEW BRUNSWICK. N. J.. Oct. Is
United Press) As Investigation
OF the Hali-Niiis murder swung back
today 20 principals in tho tragedy.
Mrs Edward Wheeler Hall. widow
OF the slain pastor. was reported at
her home to have collapsed and TO
be under care of physician.
A proposed trip 20 Atlantic City.
which Mrs. Hall was TO have made
with her brother Willie was can
celled when n was intimated the au-
thorities, after examination OF gar
ments worn by the widow the night
OF the tragedy. wanted 20 question
her further.
There was a break in the alleged
romance OF the Rev. Mr.. Hall and
Mrs. Mills. the sexton's wife, about
three months ago.
When this fact came TO light to-
day. a woman, believed to have
fiiied the gap and 20 have been
friendly with the pastor while Mrs
Mills was recovering from an oper-
alton. was sought as a possible
suspect IN the murder OF the couple.
The woman, towards whom three
avenues OF investigation turned. may
have become enraged at resumption
OF the preachers alleged love affair
with the choir singer. II was be-
ileved.
or a man. involved in this newly
barred angle OF the tragedy and now
sought by the authorities may be
placed under suspicion. What ap-
pears 70 be brand new field Of
investigation has been opened up. A
statement by James Mills. husband
ef the murdered woman. that his
wife was operated upon and con-
valescent over a considerable period
OF time this summer. may have
pointed the way.
The investigators have turned their
backs upon the unfortunate little
trio OF feeble-minded characters-
Schneider. Pearl Bahmer,
and her father Nick. who still. how
ever. remain in Jail
Clifford Hayes. victim Of Sonnet
AtA cHALr anu 10 AhI the OUlY fuS-
pect 10 be arrested charged with the
double murder. is free. completely
While Prosecutor Beeknan says
he is not entirely convinced that
iome one did not slay the pastor and
he choir singer by mistake, he was
willing today 70 swing back with
he rest towards the vengeance
heory.
There may even have been more
han one woman in the pastors life
Turing the time when his romance
With Mrs. Mills interrupted, II was
believed today and the possibility
hat other women would be drawn
nto the case awakened interest that
lad slumped when suspicion turn
ID towards the underworld.
The little group OF feeble-minded
characters from New Brunswick's
Underworld who have been impii-
ated in the tragedy on mistaken
IDENTIFY, theory. have been prac-
ically cleared OF official suspicion
~ the collapse OF the county's case
lgainst Clifford Hayes.
Hayes was released when Ray
CONTINUED on Page seventeen.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-13

James ]. Davis. Secretary Of La
Dor in President Harding's Cabi-
net, Will address a Republican, rally
at Elsmere at s o'clock tonight. He
will be the first speaker and will
leave at o'clock to take a train
for Ohio, where he will speak to-
morrow. Secretary Davis viii con-
tinue on a speaking trip to the Pa
cific Coast. and Delaware Republi-
cans are fortunate in securing him
to deliver his Keynote speech at
Elsmers tonight. The meeting will
be held in the Civics Association
Hall Senator L. Helsler Ball and
Senator T. Coleman DUPONT also will
be speakers.
There will also be a big Republi-
can rally Monday night at Claymont
at the Green Lantern moving pic
ture house. The State film, when
Dreams Come True" which re-
ceived much favorable com
ment when shown at the Playhouse
last Saturday night. will be part Of
the program. Senator T. Coleman du-
Pont is expected TO speak and there
will be several other good speakers.
The mems and women's committees
of the district are cooperating in ar
ranging the meeting. All voters in
the district are invited.
The Republican mems and women's
committees of the Ninth ward met
at s23 Shipley street last night and
discussed registrations and general
election plans. Miss Jean Hubert
presided. Harry 1. ellis and Mrs.
Donald S. Ashbrook spoke.
Under the auspices of the Repub-
lican Womens Committee, Constance
Continued on Page Seventeen.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-13
JAIL TERM
FOR LIQUOR SALE

Alfred Chambers. who conducts
the saloon known as "The Onion"
at Twenty second and Lamotte
streets. was fined S4OO and costs and
sentenced to three months in the
workhouse on a charge Of selling
liquor, by Deputy Judge Lynn in
Municipal Court this morning. Jo-
seph Handler. counsel for Cham
bers. gave notice Of an appeal and
bail was fixed at $1,000.
Although the greater part OF the
was heard several days
ago. one witness testified today that
he bought a drink Of what tasted
like whisky" from Chambers. An
other witness said that Chambers
gave him a drink.
Chan.sers denied that he sold
liquor, saying that what he sold the
witness was ginger cordial
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-13
QUIzLOCAL MAN
AS WOMAN DIES
Miss Nora M. Barclay Sue
cumbs After Operation
in West Chester
HINKSON TELLS OF
HIS PART IN CASE

Miss Nora May Barclay. aged 81,
OF 2O42 Tafnall street. died IN the
Homeopathic Hospital. West Ches-
ter, early Wednesday morning. fol-
lowing an operation. by which It
was hoped 20 save her life.
Harry Hinkson, OF 1921 Monroe
street. this city on orders from
Butler Windle, District Attorney for
Chester county. was detained by the
West Chester police. but later re-
leased. no charge having been placed
against him.
The young woman had registered
OF the hospital as Mrs. Harry
Smith," but following her death her
real name was made known TO the
Chester county authorities by Hink-
son.
About week ago the woman be-
came I'll and called on a physician
in West Chester. She was in deli
cate health.
She was given treatment. and
seemed to improve. Sunday morn
ing a hurried call was made for
medical aid and the woman was
found TO be unconscious. She was
hurriedly taken TO the hospital in
West Chester. and It was decided
that an operation was necessary.
She failed to rally and died about
S O'Clock Wednesday morning.
The supposed husband arrived at
the hospital shortly after noon. He
was much excited when he learned
the woman had died, and left the
place Immediately.
The hospital authorities notified
District Attorney Windle. who gave
orders that the man be picked up
(Contnued on Page Seventeen.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-13
PAYS EXPENCES,
STEWART F0RGIVES

Testimony OF defense witnesses
showing that Elmer Taylor did not
have a weapon in his hand when he
hit James Stewart over the head.
Deputy Judge Lynn in Municipal
Court today. acceded to the request
Of Stewart that the charge Of assault
and battery against Taylor be drop
ped. Philip l.. Garrett was counsel
for Taylor.
Stewart claimed that Taylor hit
him with the butt end OF a revolver
and his nst. but asked that the
charge be dropped as Taylor had
paid his medical expenses. The al
legged assault followed Taylor's col
liding with Stewards automobile
near Second -snd-Poplar- strsso@