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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
CANNOT TR|FLE WITH
COURT, JUDGE WARNS
Severe Rebuke Administered by
Judge Hastings This
Morning.

With warning 10 the couple that
they cannot trifle with the court,
Municipal Judge Hastings today stis-
pended n sentence OF thirty days' Inn
prisonment in tho case OF William
irons. Negro, charged with Assault and
hattery on his wife About month
ago the latter had her husband ar
rested on n similar charge and when
the case was called in court she said
she had forgiven him and did not want
TO prosecute. The same thing occur
red this morning She said her tus-
hand had pulled the clothes from her
back in quarrel yesterday.
Alleged TO have thrown brick
through window OF n restaurant at
Fourth and French streets, last even
ing, Edgar w. Leonard and Robert J
Murphy were each fined $40 and costs
10th men admitted being drunk,
Joseph Tomlinson. charged with en-
heZzlement of $3.50 from Conrow
Moulton, 52t French street. was held
i'm $500 bail for upper court. Tom
linson took out a load Of produce to
sell for Moulton. but never turned
over the money, IL was stated. This
occurred on August 81, last year
since which time Tomlinson has beer
missing. TomIinson admitted having
been convicted Of two similar charges
and said no spent Moulton's money
for liquor.
Pleading guilty 10 violating the
traffic rules at Fourth and French
streets. James r. Crawford. Negro
was fined $40.
/ Angered, he said. because the cir
refused to give him n dance at Pythi-
an Castle last night. Joseph Hall. o
SO Monroe street. charged with slap
ping Catharine Leahy OF SIS Sherman
street, was fined SO.
The case OF Thomas II. Johnson
charged with breach OF the peace. wa
continued one week for investigation
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
REPUBLICANS WIN IN MAINE
Elect Nelson TO Congress by Greatly
Reduced Margin Over 1920.
Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press &c Every Evening.
Augusta. Me-, Mar. 21.-Republicans
retain their hold OF the Third Maine
Congressional district. but by a mar
gin greatly reduced from the record
Republican vote of 1920.
With only SO small places missing,
returns today from the special election
yesterday showed that John f. Mel
son, Republican, was elected over
Ernest L. Mclean, Democrat, by a
majority OF 6.294 votes.
Nelson will I'LL the unexpired term
of John A. Peters. who resigned to
become Federal district Judge for
Maine.
Snow and rain during the day made
the roads IN many sections OF the dis
trict almost impossible. Political lead
ers said this cut down the vote, es-
peclally that cast by women.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
LLOYD GEORGE TO ASK
VOTE ON GENOA PARLEY
viii Resume Place in Com
mons and Seek Views Of
Members on Policy.

London, March 21.-Prirhe Minister
Lloyd George VIII resume his place in
the House Of Commons, April 3. and
viii Immediately ask for a vote on the
governments police regarding the
Genoa Economic Conference. Austen
Chamberlain. the government leader,
announced IN the House this after
noon.
Mr.. Chamberlain added that the
government intended 70 put a motion
clearly raising tho question "a TO
whether II possessed the confidence
Of the House.
The whole House VIII recngn'ze.-
he said, chat 81 would be impossible
for us TO ask the premier 70 go 20
Genoa IL there were any doubt about
his authority"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
FIND THE WOMAN, new
CLUE IN BRUNEN CASE
Mysterious Letter Brings Pho
tograph Of Alleged Murderer
Of Circus Man.
py Associated Pres. TO Every Evening.

Riverside, NJ. j., March II "A
photographs of n woman seated in a
rowboat with the scrawled direction
Of "Cherchez In femme" fflnd the
wopnn) is tho latest clue In the kill.
ing ~ John It. Brunen, circus owner,
slain I'm his home ten days ago.
The photograph and n letter written
by man In New York were received
today by Prosecutor J. II. Kelsey of
Burlington county. The new lead.
Kelsey said. would be followed as
faithfully as other clues.
Find the woman" tho writer Of
the letter directed, "and you will find
the murderer OF John #. Brunen."
The writer added that he had been n
close friend Of the Snowman and that
circumstances prevented him going
| further than to state that IL the wo-
man whose likeness was shown could
be found. the mystery could be solv-
ed.
The identity OF the writer was not
divulged.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
Clean-rp Meeting Today.

About 40 representative citizens will
meet with Mayor Harvey in his office
this afternoon for the purpose of dis
cussing plans for n civic cleaning up
week. Among those expected to at
tend are DIR. Joseph II. Odell, L. ],
Ford. j. c. lawson. J. III. Martin. r.
A. Walsh, w. T. Budd. DIR. w. J.
French. DR.. c, NJ. Handy, II. /. Miner
c. +. Ernst. f. ]. Byrne and w. NJ.
FrancIs
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
RATE INCREASE FOUGHT.
Through Freight Carriers Seek to
Enjoin +. G. c. order.

New York. March 21.-A suit to re-
view the Interstate Commerce Com
mission order giving d Is per cent in
crease. estimated at s7.5OO,00O year
ly. 20 New England lines in the matter
OF Joint freight rates between them
and outside carriers was begun yes
terdsy by nearly 100 railroads en-
gagged In carrying through freight by
a petition order in the United States
Court asking an Injunction against
carrying out the order.
Judge Mayer yesterday granted an
order directing the Government 10
show cause why the injunction should
not be issued. Il acts as stay until
March 80.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
MeMahons Buy Mundy.kane Enects.

McMahon Brothers. Sixth and King
streets. purchased at public auction
yesterday the household furnishings
OF the bankrupt Mandy Kane Furnl-
ture Co, for $3.50. The stock was
valued at $500. The book accounts,
valued at $1,000. were sold for s2.62S.
James Meharg, trustee, conducted the
sale, and III. ]. Stidham was the auc-
tioneer,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
Captain Tracey to Retire.

Captain Isaac Tracey. who has
spent so years Of his life In connec-
ton with the Delaware river shipping
interests. will retire from business and
spend the balance OF his life at his
old home in Selbyville. When 10 yeaIe
old he began sea life with his father
on q schooner before the mast. and
sfterward became towboat master
and owner
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
ALL SHIP BIDS REJECTED.
Laskcr Finds No Market Pending Sub
sidy Action.

Washington, March 2l.--The Ship
ping Board yesterday rejected all bids
received for the l.l90 Shipping Board
vessels recently announced for sale,
Chairman Lasker said that bids
were received for about 100 ships and
there was not serious bid In the
whole To-. They were what might be
termed facetious bids"
Mr.. Lasker said he was convinced
there was no market for ships at this
time in the United States and that
there probably would not be until
Congress decided tho subsidy ques-
ton now before Il.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
BULLETS OF ASSASSIN
MISS CHINESE ENVOY
Student Declares Attitude of
Minister Towards CeIestiaIs
in Paris is Unkind.
b. Associated Pres. 70 Every Evening.

Paris, March 2f.-An attempt was
made today 70 assassinats Mr.. Chen
Lu, Chinese minister 70 France Four
shots were fred at him by a Chinese
youth, mono OF which, however, taxi
Ing effect.
Mr.. Tsan-Gow. a Chinese engineer,
who was accompanying tho minister
was wounded In the head.
The minister's assailant, who sur
rendered shortly after tho shooting. is
A student, who gave his name as Lee
Ho-Ling. He was dissruntled with
the attitude Of the minister towards
tho Chinese IN Paris. which he COM
planned OF as unkind.
Tho attack took place as Mr.. Chen
I.u was driving in his automobile.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
Girls Athletic Program.

The girls Of the various neighbor-
hood associations, between the ages
of il and 1s, are invited TO meet in
School No. 2, next Friday afternoon
at o'clock, To discuss the spring
athletic program. A loving cup will
be awarded the volley ball team which
won the largest number of games
during the past season.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
"Dust Of the Earth.r

a four-act comedy drama entitled
the Dust Of the Earth" will be given
this evening at St. PauPs NJ. Il.
Church. by a company Of young people
OF the Sunday school. The following
will take part: Edw. Greenhalgh. Mrs.
J. l.. Crowl, Bertha Black. Franklin
Crew. Clyde Corkadel. ]. Ewes Crowl.
VIM. Pyle, Fred Smith and Ethel
Cordrey.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
ANDREW e. GRAY RETURNS,
OFF TO NEW YORK STATE

Andrew g. Gray. who went 20
Florida three weeks ago, following a
slight operation. returned home last
night.
lie attended To some business this
morning and then left for a ten-day
visit with friends In New York state.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
HUGE q. 8. FLEET IN PACIFIC.
Column Ten Miles Long Assembled In
San Diego Harbor.
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
San Diego, Cal, March 2i.-Oue
hundred and twenty-five warships and
auxiliaries. said TO be the largest num-
Der ever at an American port IN peace
time, were in San Diego harbor to
day.
The armada comprises virtually
three-fourths OF the ships attached TO
the Pacific feet and steaming in col
umn formation would make line
ten miles long. officers said. There
are 90 destroyers in this number.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
MAKES NO PROMISES ON
PAYMENT OF US. DEBT
British Chancellor of Exchequer
Has No Conditions to Offer
Washington.
BY Associated Pres. to Every Evening.

London, March 21.-Sir Robert
Horne. chancellor OF the exchequer.
discussing the British debt in the
House OF Commons today said:
Il do not propose 70 make any con-
ditions TO the American government
as to the payment OF our due obliga-
tons"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
Legion Auxiliary Meeting.

The Women's Auxiliary of Law
renee Roberts Post. No. q. American
Legion. will meet at Red Cross head
quarters this evening, at s o'clock.
A new set OF bylaws and a new con-
stitution Will be acted upon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
Recovering From Operation.

Mrs. George +. Sampson. who re-
Gently underwent an operation at the
Homeopathic Hospital, is much i'm
proved and expects 10 return this week
to her home, 1909 Scott Street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
To Have Evening High School.

According 10 present plans. an eve
ming high school will be established at
the Wilmington High School next year.
with regular academic courses OF
study in addition 10 the vocational
night work now given.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
DENIES PACT WITH JAPAN.
Declares Statement That Marshal
Joffre Negotiated Treaty Is False.

By Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Paris. Mar. 21,-The French gov
ernment today took cognizance OF re-
ports It understood had been circu-
lated in the United States 20 the ef-
feet that Marshal Jonre, while visit
ing Japan had signed n treaty for the
exploitation OF Siberia by France and
Japan.
The statement is officially denied by
the government. which declares Mar
shal Joffre had no official mission
whatever.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
No Opposition at Polls 10 Tucker.
BY Associated Press 20 EYrrv Evrninx.

Staunton, Va, Mar. sl.-With no
opposition In the field. the election to-
day OF Harry st. George Tucker. Of
Lexington, 90 succeed the late Henry
u. Flood as member OF Congress
from the Tenth Virginia district. was
assured
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
Markethouse Replaces Saloon.

The former Stoecl1le saloon. on the
west side OF King street between Sec
ond and Third, is being concerted into
a markethouse. which will soon De
ready for occupancy. Owners OF side
walk stands on the King street front
of Third street Markethouse viii oc-
cupy parts OF the new markethouse.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
OBITUARY.
Wflfred Il. McSorley.

Wilfred T.. McSorley, a lifelong
resident Of Holly Oak, died on Sun
day after a long illness. He was
56 years old. Mr.. McSorley was born
and reared at Holly Oak and for a
number Of years conducted plumb
ing business there. He is survived by
his widow and three children. The
children are Wifred r.. Jr, Mrs. Anna
Crowley and Frank McSorley. Funeral
services will he held Wednesday. In
terment will be private.
Funeral of Thomas j. Craven.
The funeral OF Thomas ]. Craven
Of Salem. n. j.. formerly OF ST. Georges
took place this morning at II o'clock
in St Georges cemetery. Rev. MIR.
I.ouderbauch. pastor of Salem Pres
byterian Church, conducting the ser
vices at the grave. The pallbearers
were Harry Lester. Walter CHM. Holt
Crossl!n, Clifton Deputy. Jacob Rhodes.
/ all tenants on farms owned by Mir.
/ Craven, and ]. c. Stuckcrt. an inti-
mate friend OF the deceased. After the
funeral Mr.. and Mira. Harry Lester Of
near ST. Georges entertained tho fu-
reral party OF about thirty persons
at dinner.
Mrs. Robert Cooling.
Tho funeral OF Mrs. Robert Cooling
took place this afternoon from her
late home. sos Jackson street, where
she had lived for 40 years. Rev,
George ID. Allison of Second Baptist
Church conducted the service Mrs.
Cooling died Saturday at 73O p. IN,
after a weeks Illness.
For 3s years Mrs. Cooling was blind
but her anliction never embittered her
sweet Christian character. For over
forty years she was a faithful at
tendant OF Second Baptist Church. In
spite of her blindness. Mrs. Cooling
kept house for herself and was an
immaculate housekeeper.
Her husband OF hfty years, Rohcrl
Cooling, died last year. Their deyo
ton 10 each other was remarkable
and their bright and happy life mad,
them many friends.
Mrs. Cooling, before her marriage
= was Mary Haman, daughter of VII
G liam and Mary Haman. the descendant
= OF an old Delaware family. She wal
( In her seventy-third year.
William T. Morris.
Funeral services for William I
Morris, 76 yeras old a former resi-
a dent Of this city, who died last Frida,
{ in California, We're conducted at tn
4 home of his son-in-law, j. G. Stump
!, in Los Angeles. yesterday. Inter
ment was in Los Angeles
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
To Visit In the South.

Joseph Bancroft. a member Of the
Board of Harbor Commissioners. will
leave tomorrow night for Florida. Mr..
Bancroft Will spend an indefinite peri
cd in the South.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
Rev. VIM. Cox ut Newport.

Rev. William Cox win hold a pente-
eostal prayer meeting at the home Of
Herbert Phillips in Newport tomor-
row night at 73o. Everybody win he
welcome,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
Rummage Sale.

The Catholic Daughters Of America
will hold a rummase sale today at
TIA Tatnall street. Amy one with
contributions, call Mrs. II. f.. kaighn,
phone Alb.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
Prince OF Wales in Ceylon.

Ry Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Colombo. Ceylon, March 2l.-The
British battle cruiser Renown. with
the Prince OF Wales aboard. arrived
here today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21
"GetS-It'
Removes
COrnS Quick

No matter how tough or how stub
born it may have been. the corn or
csllus that is touched with few drops
OF Gets-It" is doomed TO a quick.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-21

easy. sure and painless end. Never
again can it pain you. Soon you ar,
holding in your fingers its entire re-
'nains--a single piece OF dead. shrivel-
ed skin that you throw away--for-
ever. Hard corns. soft corns, any
corn,
Costs but trifie--and guaranteed.
Try II. L. Lawrence & Co. Mfr. Chi
cago
Putnam patriot., 1922-01-06
ARRESTS TOTAL 1871
DURING YEAR 1921
Police Captain j. n. Bulger
Files Annual Report With
Common Council
Prosecutions In City Court Bring
S2.e7i In Costs and Fines

In his annual report, Captain Of
Police John H. Bulger made known
the fact that during 1921, total Of
1871 arrests were made by his depart
nent. covering wide range of eharg-
es, from petty misdemeanors to as
sault with intent 70 kill Fines and
costs collected By city court officers.
as the result Of prosecutions Of those
taken into custody by the police.
amounted to S2,97L39.
Captain Buleer made the following
recommendation in his annual re-
port The passing Of new ordinance
whereby Union street would be made
a parking place for horse-drawn vehi-
eles only; passage also Of an ordinance
making Livery street a one way street.
entering only from Front street; and
the passage of another ordinance re-
stricting parking to one side of Main
street between the congregational
church and the north side Of the Vie
tory Theatre.
Ferty-six Of the i9f arrests were
Putnam patriot., 1922-01-06

for violations Of motor vehicle laws,
4s for drunkenness, six for breach of
the peace. one for indecent assault on
female child. 81 for violation Of the
liquor laws. three for assault. six for
non-suppoft. three for operating mo-
tor vehicles while under influence Of
liquor. five for lascivious carriage. and
behavior, one FOR breach Of the peace
and attempt to rape, one for sale Of
liquor to minor, seven for breaking
and entering, six FOR drunkenness and
breach Of the peace, one insane, three
for theft. two fer trespassing, three
Tor breaking and entering. larceny
and arson. four for breach Of the
peace and assault. enc as a common
drunkard. one for rape, two FOR viola
items Of city ordinances. two for as
sault and non-support. one for breach
of the peace and carrying concealed
weapons, one for drunkenness, as
sault. breach of the peace and resist
ing an officer, one for sodemy. -four
fer gambling. one for drunkenness
and being a common drunkard, one
for breaking probation. one fer cruel
~ to animals, two for adultery. one
for drunkenness, breach Of the peace
and carrying concealed weapons. one
fer drunkennssz and assault. ono for
breach of the peace and theft. two for
breaking and entering theft Of poal-
try. assault with intent to Kill and re-
sisting an officer.
The cases we're disposed of as fol-
lows: Seventy-six paid fines and
eests, % were committed to Jail. Il
had their cases placed on file IA re
eeiyed suspended sentences, * were
discharged, three had eases continued,
II were bound over. 5 were held for
other officers. four Mere committed to
the state school for boys. nine were
placed on probation. one was released
by the captain Of police. two appealed
one sent to the state hospital for the
insane, two were discharged in Gus
tody of their parents. three forfeited
their bonds, four We're released upon
payment of costs. one escaped jail and
one case was nolled.
During the year 200 tramps were
lodged at the police station. Doors of
business places found open numbered
81 Property reported stolen was of
a total value Of 81, 7s6. Property re
covered was of value Of 81. 0a6. The
amount received in fines and costs in
the city court was S2.971.39. Street
lights were reported out total Of g.,
PIT hours. the city receiving a rebate
from the lighting company on this ae-
count of S29s6.
Putnam patriot., 1922-01-06
REDUCE CITY DEBT
BY NEARLY $4,000
Economies of Retiring City
Council Make Possible
Saving of Sll,3S5
$4,000 Also Paid on Water Bonis.
$4,000 on Sewer Bonds

Reduction of the debt Of the city
Of Putnam by Sll.3s5 is shown in the
annual report submitted to the city
council By Treasurer Charles H..
Brown. this accomplishment having
been gained By the city fathers who
retired last Monday evening when tbs
new council took office. The city debt
is now Sl49.355. as against Si60. 40
on Jan !, 1921 The retiring city
council also paid off during 1921 So
GOO Of water department bonds and
S., 900 worth Of sewer bonds
Treasurer Browns report also shows
that the city received through taxes
the past year $64. SCOTT; that 50.
5tS.64 was paid for fire department
maintenance; S9.552. for the po-
lice department; S9.91s2s for the
highway department, and St,f34.43
for the city court
The summary of Treasurer Brown
report (water department not inelud-
ed is as follows:
Putnam patriot., 1922-01-06
WELCOME" WHIST CLUB
has EVENING AT CARDS

The Welcome Whist Club was en-
tertained by Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Ad.
ans and Mr.. and Mrs. Eldon ). john
son Monday night. First prizes were
won by Mrs. F. T. Baldwin and Arthur
c. LOOMS. 4 social time followed
the card playing. during which lunch
con was served The next meeting
Of this club will be at the homfof Mr..
and Mrs. O. r. Hermanson, Grove
street. Monday evening. January Is.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-06
Charters Filed

Dover, Del, Jan. 6,--Charters Oled today.
Aetna Consolidation on Corporation, So.
Myron GoldsolI, Thomas f. FrawIey. len
rtetta T. Ko"p'll, New york. IN. Porter cora
Tube Company, nanutar'uro inner tubes
tl125, 900, George l.. Grcou New YORK,
james II, Coghlll, NautasDll Sutphn Nor.
riStOwn. y. J.: Callahan Motion Picture Cor
poration, 81 600 600, conduct cNhibrts of
moliqm PetuEes ,"tc, T.. r. lNnsell J. Yer,
increase IN capital stock " tho oil helda OF
Mexico Company from Sll,OOO. 900 TO sol ".
OOO,Ol0; International Combustion Eugineer r.
SIS OOO, 900 "
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-06
Moderate Trade In Wool

boston. Jan. 6.--The Commercial Tn.ls.
tin tonUTruw viii saNs: "Tnr hu, ness I'm
wool privately has beer, Of moderate prop ,"-
tinus tn 3 week, tho disposition being ~ wait
tho outcome Of the Government auction on
Thursday. which showed an alcsas ii
vance ot 20 70 % per cent In prices. com.
pared with month ago, evoryl lh.uS h"lE
sold with competition very general THI
situation at the mills Il without material
change, everything awaiting the announce.
ment OF the opening Of goods for tho naN,
season. The announcement that lower wages
cannot I've expected in tho m.ls In the T., a r.
future Will serve to indicate at least a CON
tinuaIre OF present pr Cas on goods. Nuru
clothing Is toms, sold at tho recent reduction
in retail prices
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-06

TERRITORY-The Chicago, In
dianapolis g. Louisville (the MO
non" Route operates a direct
main short line from Chicago to
Indianapolis and to Louisville with
anothermainline to Michigan City.
The Louisville g. Nashville Rail
road and Southern Railway joint
ly control the "Monon" which
furnishes these roads with a di-
rect connection to Chicago and
the Northwest.
SECURITY-The First and Gen
eral Mortgage Bonds are secured
on the entire property of the Com
pany, an equal amount Of these
bonds being reserved to retire all
underlying liens.
The physical condition of the
property has been maintained at
"a high standard. Since the last
public financing, in 1917, $6,3l3,-
7l8h been expended on additions
and improvements to the property.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-06
Close st. Louis Night and pav Bank

NJ. Louis, Jan. 6,--The Night and Dav
Bank, with deposits OF 81. 600, 900 did not
open for business today. state Bank Com.
missioner Hpghes said his auditors had been
examining the books Of the institution for
several days and found an apparent dis
erepancy Of more than siO0, 900, A. o. Msin-
ihser' npi' sasiier has not appearsd at the bank
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-06

EARNINGS-For the oK2 years
ended December 81, 1919, the
Company earned, on an average,
40 times interest requirements
on its funded debt. Earnings in
1921 have been satisfactory and
dividend payments on the Com
mon Stock were resumed in De-
cember, 1921.
TRAFFIC-In the past 10 years
freight tonnage carried per mile Of
road has increased 1920 and the
average tonnage of revenue freight
per train has increased over 92%o.
In the same period bonded debt
per mile Of road has increased only =
$3.50.
The "Monon" is unusually strong
in the amount of freight traffic
originated in it's own territory.
For several years over 500 of the
total tonnage carried represented
freight loaded on its own lines.