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Evening journal., 1922-05-12
BREAK WITH SOVIETS
CERTAIN; PARIS SAYS
.REPLYINATCEPIABLE
Russian Rejection of Property Restoration is
Net by PoincareS Statement That French
Delegates viii Be Withdrawn From
CenOa-LIoyd George to Continue Fight
for Non-AggreSSion Pact

agreed to this. with certain condi-
tions.
PARIS. May u Omitted Press)-
The Russian reply Is utterly mac
ceptable." Premier Poincare OF
France declared after reading the
note they presented 10 the Allies at
Genoa by NJ Tchitcherin yesterday
The French delegation will not
be permitted TO participate further
In the work OF the political sub
commission az the Genoa confer
ence" he added.
An immediate rupture OF relations
with Russia was believed probably
by those who heard the French Pre-
miers denunciation of the soviet
note. Poincare declared the French
delegation was remaining temporar-
lily al Genoa only because the
economic question such as transpor-
ton were considerable and France
wished 10 participate helpfully.
The Russian reply Is ironical.
pompous. hypocritical. and inaccep-
tible from every point OF view" "
Poincare said Il do not believe
a single nation can possible accept
such a contradiction OF the Cannes
program. The reply does not con
CONTINUED or Page six)
Evening journal., 1922-05-12
NEW HISTORY
Of DELAWARE
FOR SCHOOLS
Service Citizens to Provide
One for Use as a Text
book
GREAT EXPENDITURES
FOR NEW BUILDINGS

Completion OF 81 school buildings
for colored pupils, the compilation
OF a history OF Delaware for use in
the public schools and continua-
ton OF the educational. employment
and Americanizat work were
features OF the annual report pre-
sented to the Service Citizens today
by DR.. Joseph II. Odell, director Of
the organization.
The annual meeting OF the organ
ization was held IN the duBarry
room OF the Hotel dupont. starting
at 11.15 o'clock this morning. Pierre
s. DUPONT presided. About go men
and women attended.
Following the presentation by DR..
Odell OF his report. DR.. Walter Huln-
hen. president OF the University OF
Delaware suggested a plan for send
ing Of from six 20 fifteen students 10
France for study. The students.
he said. would work their way across
the ocean and return. For the first
three months the students would re-
side with French families. so as 20
familiarize themselves with the Ian
guage and customs Later they
would begin an intensive course OF
study.
DR.. Hullihen estimated that the
total cost OF the project 70 the uni
versity would be about $4,000. allow
ing s2100 for an instructor, 500 FOR
travelling expenses, and 5000 for
miscellaneous items. He expressed
the belief that such a course would
be OF great value. and e-entually
would pave the way for formation
Of a School OF Commerce as part OF
he Delaware University's functions.
"a State is Infinitely more than
its. acreage. its industries. its trans
portation facilities. It's per capita
wealth and its institutions or gov
eminent" said Doctor Odell, in
opening his report. I'm a GER
tain sense these things are
only the stage properties which
give a setting TO the drama
Of life Any unit OF people. such as
Delaware. has its real and abiding
assets in the traditions. the courage, .
Continued on Page Twenty-Six.
Evening journal., 1922-05-12
HALF MILLION
INCREASE IN
ASSESSMENT
Council Hopes to Keep City
Tax Rate at Present
Levy of $1.90
TO CUT SCHOOL
BOARD BUDGET

Colonel Weller z. Slower and
Harrie T. Price. comprising the city
Board OF Assessment, last night
submitted a statement TO the City
Council showing that for the fiscal
year beginning July 1. the assess
ment OF real estate for Wilmington
is s114.5e3.25O. and the assessment
OF public service corporations for
street railway tracks and for streets
used for gas mains. electric light.
telephone and telegraph wires Is
s2,396,45O. The assessment for
school purposes is the same as that
for city purposes.
The assessment for city purposes
is itemized as follows: Northern dis
trict, full rate. s77.563.675: Southern
district. full rate. S34.151.575; total,
Northern district. half
Continued on Page Fifteen.)
Evening journal., 1922-05-12
MORAL TRAINING
IS GREAT NEED
Newark Rector Suggests
Compulsory Instructions
in This Line
MAKES ADDRESS
ON COOPERATION
Special to The Evening journal.

Special to The Evening Journal
NEWARK. May 12.-CiaiminR
that most children Of today have "A
hazy conception OF what moral
principles are because OF a lack of
moral and religious training in tho
homes. DR.. Edgar Jones. rector of
st. Thomas Episcopal Church. in an
address before the Newark-Parent
Teacher Association last night sug-
gested that the school children be
sent in groups 10 the various
churches at regular periods during
the week for definite religious in
struction by the ministers. His
idea was that one or two periods a
week be set aside for moral and re-
ngious instruction the same as Is
now done for instruction in muao or
any other subject that II be made
compulsory on the part OF the child
to 20 with the groups to the church
for such instruction and that they
receive credit for II.
Al this time there is an Episcopal.
Methodist. Presbyterian and Catholic
Church in Newark and Il Is DR..
Jones idea that the child be allowed
to select which one OF thess that
he or she shall go TO for moral and
religious instruction by the minis
ters once or twice a week during
school hours. in groups. He said no
felt sure that the clergymen would
be glad 10 cooperate with the school
/ in this way As a result Of the sus-
gestion the association decided TO
CONTINUED on Page Fifteen.)
Evening journal., 1922-05-12
RECEPTION In HONOR
OF SENATOR DUPONT

Men active in civic and political
affairs from all parts OF the State
will attend a reception TO be given
this evening by John J. Raskob. at
his home. "Archmere." Claymont, in
honor OF Senator T. Coleman
dupont. The reception will be at
$50 o'clock (daylight-saving time).
Many well-known Democrats will
be among the guests. who will num-
Der about 100.
Among the out-Of-town guests
will be oscar 5. Straus. OF New York
a former member OF the diplomatic
corps. Several well-known business
men are expected 10 attend. joining
in a tribute to Senator DUPONT.
Among the Delawareans who are
expected to be present are United |
states Senator L. Heisler Ball GOV
ernor william d. Denney ColoneI
Henry A. DUPONT Secretary OF
state Alden r. Benson former
Hiram Burton tor1lei
aovernor John G.. Townsend Jr'
- NTavor Leroy Harvey OF this
,ity 81
Mr. Raskob will deliver an ad-
Iress OF welcome. II Is expected that
lr. Strauss and other guests VIII
.lso spesf.
Evening journal., 1922-05-12

AGO. May 12 UNITED
Pre-s) Death penalties will be de-
manied by prosecutors OF Chicago
labor leaders.
Indictments charging murder OF
two Chicago policemen were voted
against eight OF the labor leaders by
a grand jury called in special ses-
sion last night. Among those named
were:
big Tim" Murphy. head OF the
gas workers union. and the pow
er" behind the Chicago building
trades council;
Fred Nader. tool" OF Murphy
and president OF the council:
Con" Shea treasurer OF the Thea
atre Janitors' Union and confidant
OF Murphy.
Voting OF the indictments frus-
trated efforts TO liberate the trio OF
alleged gangsters by habeas corpus
proceedings. Whether they will be
admitted TO bail rests with the judg-
ment OF the court.
After hearing but a small part Of
the evidence gathered against the
labor leaders. the grand jury voted
the indictments.
Chief Of Police Charles Fitzmorris
said that three wagon loads OF
evidence" had been gathered against
the accused men.
The chief said this evidence
proved conclusively that Murphy
Nader, Shea and one other suspect
yet unnamed. constituted the brains
OF the terrorist gang. The fourth
man Is reported TO have made a
complete confession.
Evening journal., 1922-05-12
COUNCIL NAMES
MAXWELL INSPECTOR

Joseph Maxwell was elected as
sistant building inspector by City
Council last night breaking the
deadlock for the office that has
lasted since the expiration of the
term Of the present incumbent. Will
liam s. Anderson. in December.
The vote last night was as follows:
Joseph Maxwell. Z: Joseph Mullen.
4: William S. Anderson. 2.
Following the announcement Of
election Of Mr. Maxwell. Councilman
McNabb and Councilman Mulvena
announced that they had cast their
votes for the Democratic nominee.
Joseph Mullen. As there were two
Republican nominees and only four
out of the five Democratic members
voted for their nominee. IL was evi-
dent that one of the Democratic
Councilman had cast his ballot for
a Republican. as was done a week
pervious when Building Inspector
Preston was elected by the aid Of a
Democratic vote.
Mr.. Maxwell notified Building In
SpectOr Preston tual ne Will appear
at the office OF Homer c. Simmons.
city clerk, tomorrow morning, and
be sworn in and assume the duties of
his new position.
Mr.. Anderson. the retiring assist
ant. according to law holds over
until the newly elected officer quail
fles.
Mr.. Maxwell is a carpenter by
trade. lives at 1914 Union street, and
is at present employed by Harry S.
Lynch. on the alterations being
made to the Law Building at Ninth
and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1922-05-12
ASK 100000 FOR
MIDDLET0WN'S P. @.

Special to The Evening Journal.
WASHINGTON. d. c.. May 12.-
Representative Layton OF Delaware
introduced a bill in the House Of
Representatives today for the ap-
preparation OF 100000 for the
building Of a new postofIice build
ing at Middletown. Del. II was
designated in the bill that not more
than S25.OOO OF the proposed appro-
priation be used for the purchase OF
the site.
The building would take the place
of the one destroyed recently by
fire. Representative Layton and
Senators dupont and Bal have re-
ceived many letters urging the erec-
tion OF new Federal Building in
Middletown.
Evening journal., 1922-05-12
HOSPITAL ASKS
S25O,OOOFUND
Homeopathic Needs Money
to Thoroughly Equip
City Institution
PUT ON CAMPAIGN
IN THE EARLY FALL

The celebration OF National Hos
pital Day at the Homeopathic Hos
pital this afternoon. will be marked
by early planning for the institu-
TONS campaign this fall for fund
Of $3.50. 900 TO be used to enlarge
its capacity from $50 to 125 beds. to
make needed improvements in the
plant and It's equipment and TO in
crease the endowment fund.
The hospital will hold open house
this afternoon from TO o'clock
and members Of the board OF man
ayers Will conduct visitors through
the institution so that they may see
the plant and the need OF the pro-
posed enlargement and improve
ments. so that the larger service de-
manded of the hospital may be given
10 those seeking its care.
Announcement OF the organized
CONTINUED on Page Fifteen.)
Evening journal., 1922-05-12

IS ROBBED
BY BURGLARS
Take His $50, Overlook
Revolver, Let Chickens
WHTTTINGT0N WISHES
HE HAD BEEN TIPPED

Burglars invaded the home OF
Constable George Wilmington. in
Elsmere. this morning. and after
thoroughly ransacking the house de
parted unmolested and undisturbed
by the doughty minion OF the law.
who peacefully slept through the
entire proceeding.
The burglars gained entrance by
prylng open a side window and lef;
by way OF the kitchen door. which
was left open. permitting all the
stray dogs. cats. chickens. etc, in the
10 wander through
the lower rooms
Constable Wilmington was finally
aroused from his slumbers by the
Continued on Page Fitteen)
Evening journal., 1922-05-12
Murphy Nader, Shea Indicted BY Grand
Juv-Fourth Man, Unnamed, Said to
Have Confessed Crimes Say MurphyS
Office Was Arsenal From Which ring"
Vas Supplied With Bombs, Guns, Etc.
Police Unearth Bitter Conflict Among
Terrorist Gang

The evidence according to the
chief, established Murphys ONCE
was the arsenal from which the
ring was supplied with bombs.
guns. fuses and caps with which
acts OF vandalism were committed.
News OF the returning OF the
grand jury indictments was car
ried 20 Murphy in his cell at the
jail. Murphy jumped from his bunk.
where he is confined with a con-
fessed slayer OF a woman. He was
clad in silk. striped underwear.
Smart fellows, these officials
are. Murphy said. This will all
blow over before we get to trial.
Il never bombed anybody. All /
tried 10 do was to get the men TO go
to work They don't know the law.
know more law than the lawyers.
just from getting arrested. It's the
bunk"
Fitzmorrls told the United Press
that men he had shadowinR Muir
ply and Nader for months re-
ported there was a bitter conflict
between the two. Murphy had
sought 10 oust Nader and install
himself as Gar OF unionism OF Chi
cago.
"Murphy's plan was TO accept the
lands award and order the mer
/ back TO work until next May. wheI
a city wide strike would be called,
I the chief said.
Murphy wanted 10 replenish hi
war chest, the chief said, 10 cOntinu,
his fight against the sentence OF sil
years for conspiracy to rob the men
Evening journal., 1922-05-12
GASOLINE UP a CTS,
U. S. TO INVESTIGATE

WASHINGTON. May u Omitted
Press) increases in gaso-
line prices are being investigated by
the Department OF Justice, It was
learned today.
Attorney-General Daugherty has
promised to give immediate attsn-
tion" to the increase amounting 20
four cents a gallon during tho past
six weeks in the face OF the greatest
gasoline reserve in the history OF
he United States.
Several Congressman are expected
to aid in the investigation. They
are in receipt of complaints from
constituents against the increases
and a resolution may be introduced
for a Congressional investigation.
Inquiry at the Bureau of Mines
shows that the reserve is mounting
close to the 100000. 900 gallon mark
Evening journal., 1922-05-12
MANY ENJOY THE MOVIES.

Invitations TO the Movies are -
tended 10 six persons today through
o,r classified Advertising Depart
ment. Look through the eiasslileu
advs and II your name IS there come
~ the Journal Office and receive free
tickets for two (war tax PAID
10 see the special production. Wal
lace Reid. in The Worlds Cham
pion." at the Queen, and Red Hot
at the Arcadia" Satur-
lay only. See Page, 9r,odsy.
Evening journal., 1922-05-12
CITY RED MEN AT
CHURCH ON SUNDAY

The Improved order OF Red Men
OF this city will observe Tamina
Day on Sunday by attending service
in Scott NJ. F.. Church. Seventh and
Spruce streets. at which the pastor,
Rev. 5. T. Sard. will preach a special
sermon. Members of the order will
meet at Red Mems Hall at 6.45
o'clock Getty time) and will proceed
to the church in a body. All mem
bers are urged to attend.
Evening journal., 1922-05-12
YOUNGSTERS LIKE NEW
HOMES DOWN STATE

Chief Probation Officer Paul
Green, this morning. received
number Of letters from boys he has
placed on farms in Kent and Sussex
counties. In all the letters the boys
express appreciation OF the homes
provided for them, and while fnding
conditions far different from that OF
the city seem we'll satisfied.
Evening journal., 1922-05-12
JOLLY GLUE AT DINNER

Members. OF the jolly Club Of the
Y. NJ. II. A. concluded its activities
for the season with a dinner in the
I.ambros restaurant last evening.
About forty members and their
friends attended. Among those
present were Samuel j. Saretsky'
executive director OF the Y. NJ. H.
A., and Mrs. Saretsky.
Evening journal., 1922-05-12
FIRE CHIEF AT sEAsHoRE

Fire Chief Lutz Is at Atlantic
City representing the local fire de-
partment at the convention OF the
National Fire Protective Associa-
uon.
Evening journal., 1922-05-12
AUDITORIUM DANCE

Tomorrow night. The largest.
smoothest floor. Shorter's Orches-
tra.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1922-05-12
Head OF Christiana
LOST.

LOST-On Wednesday. May 10th. be-
tween Thirteenth and Poplar and
Wilmington High School. one silver
fountain pen, initials G.. J. H. Phone
1872 or 325i-J. Reward. may12-2t.
Continued on Page Twenty
Evening journal., 1922-05-12
d. O. X. KbedkCE

Sat. Eve. to 12S-9thian Castle
prizes THE KINMY ORCHESTRA
ADV.
Evening journal., 1922-05-12
TODAY,s TEMPERATURE

At The Evening journal Office.
500 A. NJ g 1901 p. NJ. ~
1000 A. ..73 100 p. NJ. ~
Evening journal., 1922-05-12

For Glover Dairy Safe Milk phone
1540-1541.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1922-05-12
The Weather

Mostly cloudy tonight and Satur-
day. probably showers. little change
in temperature; gentle to moderate
variable winds.
Evening journal., 1922-05-12

Sole leather. 25c lb., ZIG King.-Adv
New-York tribune., 1922-06-19
Real Estate News

had been reached for this year. barring
further fuel complications.
Replies TO the question as 90 whether
labor WAS az the present time freely
available or scarce brought replies
from twenty that available labor
was either inefficient or practically out
OF tho market; sivty-onc reported
plainly Of labor. The greatest scarcity
~ apparently experienced among brick
layers. tile layers. plasterers and in
some Of the metal trades.
Better Conditions Looked For
Out Of the ninety replies received
only two made no reply 10 the query
whether conditions warranted an op-
timistic or pcssimistic mental attitude
now Fighty-throe were optimistic a.
90 the soundncss Of business conditions
for the immediate future. two were
frankly pessimistic: two were optimis-
tic REGARDING 1922. but were depressed
regarding the outlook for 1923. while
one was Optimistic on tho theory that
the United States Of America always
wins out IN the end"
In this connection the summary made
by the Eastern sales manager of a
great building material manufacturing
company is fairly indicative Of the
temper Of the building material market
az this time:
an our judgment. present business
conditions warrant n reasonable degree
Of optimism Unquestionably there is
large construction program 20 70
New-York tribune., 1922-06-19
Mrs. Vincent Astor Tires
Of Denying My Divorce
talks in Paris, Where She Re-
mains After Brief Visit ot
Husband Is Concluded

PARIS. June IS By The Associated
Press. q am getting tired Of deny
ng and discussing my divorce, which
has been taking place in the United
states newspapers for the last FIVE
Years. If the newspapers are bound
10 divorce me let them do it-l don't
care"
This statement was authorized to-day
by Mrs. Vincent Astor through her sec
rctary. She is living here In a modest
three-story private house. Her hus-
band came especially from the United
states to see her ten days ago and
passed two days with her in this house.
lie then went 10 England 10 visit ms
mother He was a passenger on the
Nauretania. which sailed from Cher
bourg last night.
There are no indications that Mrs.
Astor is returning TO the United States
for the present. She is living quietly
In Paris and playing golf, and is soon
gong 20 the country.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-19
Started Abroad to Avoid
Divorce. Prisoner Says
Nan Arrested on the Majestic
Replies to Wifc's Larceny and
Abandonment Charges

william p. Checsehoroufh, twenty
',T,r years old. Of Taft. Calf, who on
si..rday was taken of the White Star
i,r Majestic by detectives. and
erged with grand larceny and aban-
sonment. was arraigned yesterday be-
iors Magistrate George ". Simpson in
jtsers0n Market Court and held with
oit bail Tor examination Wednesday.
Late last night he was interviewed in
bis cell In Jefferson Market prison. He
rave his name as Cheesbourg and de-
scribed himself as an American citi-
zen oil speculator. landowner and ST.
lent partner. He said that he had
started for Europe 10 avoid divorce
Proceedings brought against him by
his wife on May % in Bakersfield. Cal.
He said his wifc's charges OF aban-
Comment and grand larceny were
brought in connection with the sale OF
lard In Bakersfield, for which he re-
eeived 100000 The complaint alleges
hat IL was owned jointly by him and
bis wife.
They also owned oil properties in
california. he said. with a market value
o S500O00, besides real estate IN
bakersfield lie added that he would
ight eNtradition 20 California.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-19

BANKING HOURS FROM 8 O. CLOCK A. M. TO 8 O'CLOCK NJ
SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS OPEN FROM 8 A. M. TO MIDNIGHT
New-York tribune., 1922-06-19
Creets
Taft Again as
An Old Friend
pritons Join Americans in
Cordial Welcome to Jurisi
Thrice a Visitor to Capt.
tal. Last Time in 1888
Tests About Slow Trains
Will Be Guest of Harvey at
Embassy While He Renews
Study of Common Law

LYNDON. June rs (By The Associ-
..,s William Howard Taft.
r,.f Justice Of the United States su-
..,ns Court. and party arrived az the
r.,,or Station at 10;S0 o'clock tonight
"A we're greeted heartily by a large
.,aring Of British and American sd-
-,,r, The American Ambassador,
n, Harvey; the counselor Of the en-
A,"v Post Wheeler; the Consul Gen
,,,l Robert ?. skinner. and representa-
.v,s Of the American societies. the
f,,son Pilgrims and the English
soaking Union were among those at
y, s..fion. Major Oscar y. Solbert.
a, military attache Of the embassy.
'reompsnicd the former President from
i.vtrpool and will act as his aide
.sroughout his stay in England.
NJ, Taft shook hands warmly with
any friends on the platform and said
!, was glad 20 be in London.
Taft Voices His Pleasure
Tsm more than delighted 20 see you
,n again" he exclaimed genially. ut
a ,Yceedingly good Of you 10 come here
"a cree, me after so long an absence
Turning 20 the Ambassador. he said i;
Il an glad 20 see you again. colonel, I
,eppose should have been here long
b,iore this (referring 10 the delayed
quincy from LiverpooD. but they
lave no Twentieth Centuries here, so
~, was the best ! could do
-
r.mera men. first, with the Ambassa-
dor. and then Mrs. Harvey and Mrs.
TAFT. To the injunction Look plNas.
ant the former President replied
amid much laughter; That's the easi-
Is, thing do
References were made 70 his long
absence. and Mr.. Taft explained: 81
lived in London in 1888. when was
, bachelor: again in 1886 when on
~ honey moon. and the third time IN
Nis.'
Jokes About Busy Career
Henry WiCkham Steed. editor Of
The Times who was among the
faY,y Of English newspaper men
rrssent. thereupon said: "You ought
10 be ashamed Of yourself 20 remain
away from us for thirty-four years,
10 which Mr. Taft responded: We'll,
you see, made three trips around
,te world. and my official duties al
some were so engrossing that | was
unable 90 come before
In asnwcr 10 a question as 20 what he
0peced 20 do here. he said: Il very
m.ch enjoy judicial life. | have come
here 20 learn anew the principles OF
lrr'sh common law, which ! acquired
g. ny youth and which | hope will be
,pl.,l with increasing advantage IN
'as United States
H. and Mrs. Taft will be the guests
g. The Ambassador and Mrs. Harvey
sfinc their visit IN London.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-19
Chain Store Firm Takes
Bib Ave. Corner Store

The FinkclIcin Company has leased
,he store and basement AZ the south.
west corner OF Eighth Avenue and
Forty-second Street for term OF ten
years 20 the Paraht chain Of shoe
stores.
Tho tenant undertakes 20 mako eN.
tcnsivc alterations 20 the premises and
takes possession September l.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-19

through and there Is every reason TO
look for n healthy demand FOR building
materials for some time 20 come. on
tho other hand however, there Is no
doubt that any great increase IN costs
~ labor. materials and construction
generally. will tend 20 cause postpone
mcnt 81 n great deal of construction
work that would 70 forward promptly
II costs showed continued downward
trend
New-York tribune., 1922-06-19
Day Workers
General Houseworkers. Etc.

UOVsEWORKER Scotch. escellon, cook,
pa.'rfss. cNcFpiinal references sn-9sh-
ressy's Rurc,u. sfc 6fh az
New-York tribune., 1922-06-19

ELDERLY people and convAlsseents Will
fnd quiet, comfor, and care with beautiful
Views az Sunnyviev Mansion. Tnion AMI
Castle nyes, Tarrytoen on Hudson. New
YORK
New-York tribune., 1922-06-19
S265.000 To Build Lofts

Brooks & Momand were the brokers
who secured loan Of s265,o00 for the
Chaser Holding Corporation 10 finance
tho erection of n nine story mercantile
building at l46-lbo West Twenty sixth
street The mortgage vas placed with
William Henry Barnum & Co.
Tho Finkclstcin Company has OBJ
taincd from the Franklin Savings Bank
FIRST mortgage loan Of $4,000 ~ 5's
per cent on the property 633 Eighth
Avenue
New-York tribune., 1922-06-19
browns i'm Water Knee Deep

=, Joseph Belinge. a printer. OF 43OA
Marion Street. Brooklyn. fell uncon-
seious yesterday while bathing in knee
eeep water Oft Henderson's Walk.
SSoney Island lie was dead when John
.arr. lifesuard. carried him ashore.
according 20 the ambulance surgeon
Nho Was called, death was due 20 sub
nersion.