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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-01
WHITE PLEADS GUILTY.
Admits Annoying Two Girls, but Says
He Was Drunk.

Victor White, in Municipal Court
today pleaded guilty TO charges of as
sault and battery on Helen Ounce and
Helena Kramer as they were return
ing to the,r homes on Thursday night
about 10 o'clock. White said he was
drunk. After a conference with AS
sistant City Solicitor Green, Judge
Hastings deferred pronouncing of
sentence until tomorrow
nolle proseaui was entered In the
case OF Clarence Glanding.
Assistant City Solicitor Green stated
that an automobile with four young
men in 1t, including White and Clan
ding, stopped near Fourth and Tat
nah streets to allow one OF them 10
get his overcoat from garage nearby.
White stepped from the machine and
as the two girls passed he tried to
catch hold of them. When they
efuded his grasp White followed them
across Fourth street and down Tat
nall TO the Ounce girls home. 313
Tatnall street, where she screamed for
her parents and broke pane OF glass
in the door. Glanding said he drove
up TO the house and pulled White in
his machine.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-01
JENNESS, COHEN,
TACGART AND KIRBY
UNDER $4,000 BAIL
Men Accused Of Being Inter-
ested in Race Betting to be
Tried Wednesday.
RAID MADE ON SATURDAY

"Wednesday was the day set In Mu-
Nicipal Court today for the hearing
az David Cohen. William G.. Jenness
Jesse &. Taggart and wilhcrt III. Kirby.
alleged principals arrested In conncc-
tion with the police raid on supposed
Nookmakinc establishment I'm Jenness
cigar store. nj lo6 West Seventh street,
saturday afternoon The four de-
PENDANTS are under $4,000 bail each.
Cohen and Jenncss are charged with
receiving bets on horse races and Tag
rart and Kirby with being concerned
IN interest IN receiving bets on horse
races.
sixty mon. booked as witnesNs
were taken An the raid. Cohen and
Jenncss were heavily fined about a
year ago Tor similar offenses. Quick
work ny the police directed I'm person
10y Superintendent George Black. was
responsible for the arrest OF the men
in the midst Of checking up on the
results Il the last day at Havre de
Grace.
\ detective quietly slipped In a
front door ~ the cigar store and COW
cred Kirby with a revolver. prevent
ins him pressing push button to
signal the players gathered in the
Easement. officers slipped into an al
loy-wRy on Orange street and block
cd escape 10y the back way. and when
the other policemen had reached the
basement the mon sensed something
was wrong and barred the door. A
hole was smashed in the lookout glass
and the door burst open.
Here the officers found the crowd
had retreated into a small room. which
was protected by a heavy door about
Elk inches thick. After the door was
forced open those inside made no at
tcmpt at resistance.
The place was lifted up with all the
necessary paraphanelia for conducting
a. book making establishment. the po-
lice say. There was a board with the
names 90 the horses racing and the
telephones and tiekers for receiving
snd giving information on tn. races.
according 20 the police.
jcnncss was arrested after the raid
on hts return from Maryland J.
Frank Pail represented Cohen and
fesgart and the other two men were
not represented by counsel
After examination OF the witnes.~.
BY Assistant solicitor Green TIN.
morning charges Of being concerned
I'm interest IN placing bets on hor--
races were placed against a nth man.
who gave the name Of William II
shaw Ban wns fixed AZ 81. .oo0. which
shaw had not furnished al noon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-01
NO SECRET CLAUSES
IN RAPALLO TREATY.
SAYS SOVIET HEAD
TchItcherin Asures Barthou in
Letter Russia is Not Hostile
to France.
ALLIES FINISHING REPLY
BY Associated Press 70 Eyery Evenlhr-

by Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Genoa. May 1-Foreign Minister
Tchitcherin, head Of the Russian dele
cation at the economic conference ha G
written a letter to Vice Premier Bar
thou OF France assuring him there
are no secret military or political
clauses in the Russo German treaty
signed Easter Sunday at Rapallo. He
says Russia is not hostile toward
France, Notwithstanding Frances un-
friendly attitude toward Russia.
The work Of completing the allied
proposals 10 Russia was resumed to-
day, with the promise Of more rapid
headway than heretofore.
The last few days have brought in
To evidence a more harmonious enjrit
between the British and French dele
cations, despite the continuing clashes
between Mr.. Lloyd George and VI.
Barthou. Confidence is felt that the
divergence in the British and French
Views can be adjusted so as TO present
a solid front to the Soviet delegation.
NJ. Barthou wishes 10 gee the pro-
posals whipped into shape before leav-
ing for his heart-to- heart talk with
Premier Poincare, and now plans not
to start for Paris before tomorrow
night.
While nothing has been officially
communicated 10 the Russians as to
the progress of the work. they have
been able TO keep familiar with what
has already been decided by the pow
ers, through publication Of the details
in Genoa.
The impression also obtains that
quiet unofficial conference are taking
place between the allied delegates and
Soviet leaders in an endeavor 10 lead
them TO appreciate the standpoint OF
the powers in their task Of planning
the economic rejuvenation Of Russia
Publication OF a letter from Pope
Plus praising the efforts of the confer
ence evoked expressions of gratifica-
ton from the chief delegates. VINO
looked on II as contributing TO an
eventual amicable understanding.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-01
Firemen and Police Paid Today.

Checks were issued today to the
members Of the police and fire de-
partments. The 100000 allowed the
directors OF the Department of Public
Safety by the City Council last Thurs
day night was deposited in bank this
morning to the credit of the board and
as the checks had all been prepared
they were given out at once. The pay
of the firemen and policemen was due
on Saturday. but the delay was oc
casioned by the fact that the safety
board did not have sufficient funds al
their disposal to meet the nav ron
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-01
CLEVELAND FOWLER
SLASHED BY OUTLAW
Attacked by Two Holdup Men
as He Was About to
Enter Garage.

Cleveland Fowler. 2s years old
300 North Adams street. put two hold.
np men 20 flight after one o. them
drew a knife and slashed his wrist IN
an encounter on Connen street near
'hird about i.s0 o'clock yesterday
morning.
fowlcr, who Is motorman on the
washington street trolley line, said
ne "ss about Co enter garage when
Two men In the shadow of the build
lnt Jumped on him. lie succeeded I'm
hshtins them OF when one drew a
hniic ana sla~hcd his right wrist.
Iae bandits ran away after a few
minutes struggle. Fowler got his ma
'hin' from the garage and searched
the vicinity for a trace OF the pair and
'hen notified tho police. The wound
vas dressed a, "a hospital.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-01
ASKS MOHR INDICTMENT
Be WITHHELD FOR TIME
State Doesn't Want Brunen's
Brother-in-law to OBJ
tain Counsel.
New York Times.
by Associated Press to Every Evening.

10y ASSttlhlSu tftsS 10 tsNtTN Evening.
Mount Holly. ~ j.. May Re
quest that indictments be withheld
against Charles NJ. Powell. alleged
self-confessed slayer of John n. Bru-
nen. circus owner. and Harry G. Mohr
named by Powell as having hired him
TO XIII Brunen. was made OF Bur-
lington county grand jury today by
Prosecutor Kelsey.
This action WAS taken, the prose
having counsel. Other arrests were
anticipated in connection with the
case. the prosecutor intimated.
County Detective Ellis Parker to-
day declared Mohr had been lead
ms a double life" IN the last few
months, Details of Mohr's past life
are being investigated. Parker said
for possible connection with the shoot
ing of Brunen, whose widow Is Mohr's
sister,
Powell, whose confession said he
was to receive $1,000 from Mohr for
killing Brunen. was said to be under
the care OF a physician today after a
day OF comparative calm Sunday
Mohr. Parker said. IN addition to
his home in Philadelphia where he
lived with his wife, had an apartment
in Camden where he lived part of the
time for Ave weeks with a woman
known under several names.
The pair also lived together for a
time at Pottstown. Pa. he said.
The whereabouts OF this woman are
being kept secret by the authorities,
but Parker said che would be one of
the witnesses summoned to appear be-
fore the grand jury.
The woman, Parker said, was an ac-
tress and had deserted her husband.
Authorities are streseing the inves-
tigation OF Mohr's alleged dual life
under the theory that pressure may
have been brought to bear upon him
for the Staying Of Brunen.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-01
S|NN FE|NERS WARNED
| BY TREATY OPPONENTS
Dissident Army Head Tells
Them Their Action Endan-
gers New Republic.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening


Dublin. May Am extraordinary
notice has been served by the local
commandant of the dtssident army In
Clonmel on some of the leading Sim
Feiners. supporting tho Anglo-Irlsh
treaty. one OF whom was imprisoned by
the British at Ballykinlar, says the
Sunday Independent.
The commandant warns them that
their movements are deemed danger
Gus and inimical to the Irish republic
and that II any action be taken against
the executive council independent
troops in that area, they will be held
personally responsible.
This form OF notice closely repro.
duces the warnings sent during the
British occupation TO prominent I'm
ionists who as supporters OF tho gov
ernment were held responsible for acts
OF violence by crown forces. These
Unionists In many cases had their
houses burned as reprisals.
The daily communiques describing
attacks on sentries and barracks. is
sued by the official army headquarters
here. are on exactly the same lines as
tiiOSe issued lTot1l the bTlllSn mead
quarters during the occupation by the
crown forces.
The irregular Republican troops who
seized the bonded stores In Kilkenny
on Saturday and removed the whole
stock OF whisky to the Kilkenny Jail
surrendered the goods to the regulars
after Intervention by the mayor. says
a statement issued from general head
quarters in Beggar's Bush Barracks
At the same time they surrendered
the whisky their forces evacuated the
jail.
Londonderry, May ARMED Irish
Republican army insurgents are &C
tive on the Londonderry-Don
border according to reports received
here today. They We're said to have
held up and confiscated a number OF
motor cars from Londonderry TO Free
State territory.
Belfast, May 1.-More than 100000
have been taken by Irish Republican
army irregulars in raids on various
branches of the Bank of Ireland in
the south, it was reported in Bel
fast today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-01
THEATRE EFFECTS
SOLD BY SHERIFF
Personal Property of Parkway
Disposed of at Auction
This Morning.

On judgment for $lS3.40. obtained
by the Federated Film Exchange Of
Baltimore, Inc, the personal property
Of the Parkway Theatre. Delaware
avenue and Adams street, including
stands. tables. curtains draperies,
etc, was sold at auction today by
Deputy Sheriff Thomas X. Parker
The articles were purchased by vari-
Gus persons for sl27.75.
Another Judgment against the
Parkway Theatre is in the hands Of
Sheriff Gould. 1t is for sS11 and was
obtained by the Musicians Protective
Union. Local No. 311.
The plaintiffs in both cases are rep
resented by Joseph Handler.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-01
j. S. OFFICER WOUNDED
BY MAY DAY MARCHERS
Disturbance at Mayence, on
the Rhine, Grew Out of Mis-
understanding; Paris Quiet.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Mayence. May 1.-During a May
Day demonstration here today cap
tain Of the American army was
wounded by the manifestants.
A column OF May Day demonstra-
tors was marching through the Rhein-
strasse when through mistake In
steering the American captains auto
mobile ran into the procession. The
machine was stopped Immediately
but il was at once surrounded and at
tackled by a shrieking. furious crowd,
which began to mount the car.
The captain, believing his life to be
In danger. drew his revolver One of
the men in the crowd tried TO disarm
him, but the revolver was discharged
and the officer sank back wounded In
the shoulder.
The chauffeur tried to aid the cap
tain, but the crowd turned ON him,
covering him with blows.
French gendarmes extricated the
American car and made several ar
rests.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-01
EASTLAKE AGAINST NURSE.
Husband of Murdered Woman
Must Testify in Prosecu-
ton of Miss Knox.
By Associated Press to Every evening.

Montross, Va, May Roger D.
Eastlake. chief petty officer L. $. y.
will testify against Miss Sarah z.
Knox, on trial here for killing his
wife. Mrs. Margaret L. Eastlake at
Colonial Beach. last September, COM
monwealth attorney Watt r. Mayo.
who is conducting the prosecution an
nounced.
Eastlake, who was acquitted OF
complicty in the crime here last De-
cember. has been staying at Fred
ericksburg since the trial Of Miss
Knox began last Tuesday.
Mrs. Meta NJ. w Salter. Of Ocean
City, \. J.. sister OF the accused wo-
man arrived here yesterday and ac-
cOmpanied by the jaller, Stanley
Walker. visited Miss Knox at the Jail.
She refused to be interviewed after
the call.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-01
THOMAS S. DOHERTY
DIED SUDDENLY TODAY
Well-knoWn Citizen Succumbed
to ApopIexy at His Home
Early Today.

Thomas S. Doherty. manager of the
Delaware Chemical Engineering Co.;
Thirty second street and Miller road
died suddenly from a stroke Of apo
plexy about Z o'clock this morning at his
home. S23 Van Buren, street. Although
complaining Of feeling III for about a
week, Mr.. Doherty's death was unex-
pected. He had just left his bedroom
when he collapsed in the hallway and
expired before members OF the family
could come to his aid
MIR. Doherty. who was 81 years cid
had occupied the position he held at
the time of his death for four years.
Previous to that time he was a coal
salesman. For about rs years he was
foreman OF the metal and sheet iron
department OF the Pusey G. Jones Co.
Born in Foxchase. near Philadelphia.
he came TO this state about half a
century ago. locating first in New
Castle. He was a member of Santa
Maria Council, Knights OF Columbus; :;
DIVISION No. 8. A. o. H., and the
Chamber of Commerce.
Besides his wife he is survived by
two daughters. Mrs. William p. Cahall
OF New YORK city, Hannah s. Doherty,
at home. and one brother, John J. Do
herty Of this city.
Funeral services will be held on
Thursday morning with solemn re-
qyuiem mass at o'clock in Sacred
Heart Church. Interment will be made
in Cathedral cemetery.
John X. Hardy.
John r. Hardy. 43 years old, died
on Saturday. The funeral will be held
wednesday afternoon from his late
home, Ills French street. Mr.. Hardy
who was employed at the Belts ma
chine SHOP was member of Jefferson
Lodge, No. 2. l. o. o. F., and Lenape
Tribe. No. 6, /. o. II. NJ. He is sur
vived by his wife, Emma p. Hardy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-01
GENERAL McANOREWS DEAD.
Was Chief of Staff Of A. {. F.:
Military Honors at
Burial.
By Associated Press to Every Evening.

Scranton. May General James F.
McAndrews, formerly head OF the gen
erai staff college of the United States
army died early today IN Washington,
according 10 messages received t0dav
by relatives here. General McAndresv
was native OF Hawley. Wayne coun-
~, Pa.
Washington. May 1.-AH troops IN
the vicinity Of Washington under or
ders issued today by the War Depart
ment will participate in the funeral
Wednesday OF Major General James
f. McAndrew. former chief OF staff
Of the American Expeditionary Forces.
who died last night at Walter Reed
Hospital.
General Pershing and the senior Of
fcers in Washington viii act az hon
orary paIlbearens
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-01
MINERS LOSE IN WAGE
S25,OOO.0OO A MONTH
Merchants in Penna. Hard Coal
Fields Report Continued
Good Business.
By Associated Press to Every Evening.


Scranton, Pa, May THE end Of
the first month Of the anthracite coal
suspension showed no sign Of work
being resumed In the near future. To
date the men have lost approximately
s25, ,OO0.00 in wages.
The suspension has been marked
by the absence Of disturbances and
the mine workers are taking their en-
forced period Of idleness philosophical
ly. \ very small percentage of them
have found temporary employment in
other lines of activity, some Of the
foreign speaking miners have gone
back to their old homes in Europe.
The merchants of Scranton have
not yet felt any special business de-
preston due 10 the strike. a week
ago today was reported as one Of the
best business days in years.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-01
SABBATH OBSERVANCE.

AT the meeting Of the Methodist
Episcopal Preachers Association this
morning in Grace Church house, DIR.
w. w. Davis Of Baltimore spoke on
Observance of the Lords Day"
Action to further observance of Sun
day in this conference was referred
10 the Committee on Sabbath obser-
vance.
Next Monday Rev. Adam Stengle
will speak. Representatives from
Dickinson College will present the
matter of the endowment fund.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-01
Tricky Moonshiner stnl at Large.

state and federal prohibition agents
are hopeful of the capture today of
the ''moonshiner' who eluded apprc-
hension Saturday BY fleeing into a
swamp near Roxana. Sussex county,
after a number of sensational happen
ings, in regular "old Sleuth" style
He is suspected of trying TO set fire
to the house of Frank Walls also.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-01
THIEVES LEFT MONEY
FOR SUNDAY NEEDS
By AasocInted preaa

BY Associated Press.
Philadelphia, May burg
lars who robbed the apartment
OF Richard J. crozler yesterday
took with them snoney. jewelry,
checks and clothing worth more
than 1880, but left S. bin 90
which was pinned note read
ing:
In case you may need this"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-01
No Luncheon Wednesday.

The proposed luncheon for women
"Wednesday in connection with music
week, has been Cancelled. The women
are invited to attend the general
luncheon tomorrow. All who viii at
tend are asked TO send notification be-
fore 10 O'Clock tomorrow to telephone
No. SO.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-01
Amusements Tonight.

Play yhouse-'' Persecution "
Queen-"Get Rich Quick Wallingford.
Garrick-''The Last Trail
Majestic" Beyond the Rainbow
Arcadia-"All for a Woman"
Savoy Passion.
Strand-"The Man OF Stone.
Rialto-"The Jolt. -
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-01

Use the classified ad section like
You use the telephone book. The ads
are all indexcd under their correct.
A.sclhe classification headings.--Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-01
CHINA'S REBEL ARMY
IS NEARING PEK|NG..
SEVERE BAT TIE ON
Central Forces Reported to be
Retreating Under Walls
of the City.
LEADERS, LIFE ATTEMPTED

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Picking. May 1.-The battle for the
possession of Pekins was still con-
tinuing today with the advantage ap-
parently going 10 the forces OF General
WI Pei-Fu, driving toward the capital
from the south.
Advices from the center OF the fight
ing twelve miles southwest of the
city. were that General wu was fore
ing the soldiers OF General Chang
Tso- Lin from Changsintien and that
the tide Of battle was rolling eastward
toward the southern walls OF Peking.
Heavy gun fire broke out to the
east Of Changsintien at o'clock last
night continuing intermittently all
night.
Artillery firing in the sector south Of
Peking became more intense toward
midnight and small part Of General
Chang Tso-Lin's army retreated to-
ward the southwest walls OF Picking.
General WI Pei-Fus forces appeared
TO be developing their flanking move
ment on Chang's right wing. while
the latter's troops were defending the
Marco Polo bridge across the Hun
river commanding the approach to
Peking.
WI Pei-Fuis army this afternoon
had arrived at a point on the railroad
between Peking and Tien-Tsin. Part
of WI Pei-Fu's army was reported
marching across the country TO at
tack Chang Tso-Lin south of Tien-
Tsin.
General Chang Tso-Iin Is person
ally occupying a special train at
Chung Liang Chen. midway between
TienTsin and Taku. Traffic between
Peking and the sea, consequently, has
been blocked.
The Portuguese minister here, who
Is dean of the diplomatic corps, filed
a protest asserting this was a viola
tion of the 1901 protocol. He said un-
less the line was opened Immediately
the allies would be compelled to guard
the railroad. The protocol provides for
uninterrupted traffic between Peking
and Shanhaikuan. which is the north
east terminus of the Great Wall
Chinese inhabitants of Peking said
today the wounded and dead found
outside the walls of the city indicated
the fiercest fighting that had taken
place in recent history.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-01

When business Is slow. and in the
fall season, advertising helps TO make
business better.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-01
Weather Forecast

BY Associated Press 70 Ever evening
Washington. May i.-weather forecast
for Delaware:
Fair tonight and Tuesday; somewhat
warmer tonight,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-01

For Glover Dairy Safe Milk phone
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-01

London, May An attempt to as
sassinate General Wu Pei-Fu. leader
of the central Chinese forces. was
made last Saturday, says a Peking
despatch to the Evening News today,
which said the report had not been
confirmed. The general was said TO
have been slightly wounded. and his
Continued on page Q.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-01

sun. MOON. TEAfpERATURE. TTDE.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-03-02
Skntulrfgatt Gnfal Nrrna

Mrs. Ralph Jewell of Fairfield was
the guest Tuesday Of her mother, Mrs
s. f. Clark.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Smith left
Tuesday for Portland to attend the
automobile show.
Edwin L. Sampson left Tuesday for
Portland on business and to attend
the automobile show.
Mrs, Alice Devine of Augusta de-
parted Monday after visit with Mrs
Fannie Webb Fletcher.
Miss Ruth VALERIE a student at the
Normal school in Gorham, was at
home to attend the Junior exhibition
Mrs. Emma Barnes of Summer st
has been very i'll for the past three
weeks and is not improving rapidly
After spending several days at the
home of his parents, Harry Newton
accompanied by Roy Paddock, arrived
home yesterday afternoon from Jack
man.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1922-02-17

Riy day, when he came upon her in the
dining room, conteptedly arranging a
fragrant mass of wet violets. 81 think
Martins out of the woods now. = be-
. leye I'll he moving along"
"Oh, but we want you always, Pc
terr' she said. iRn9centy regretfnl.
The ghost OF 4 pinned smile fitted
across his. face.
"rhdnk you." he saId, gently. But
| think will 60" he added, mildly.
she made no further protest.
But whereof she asked, syrrpa-
thetlcally.. - s,r'
81 don't know. | shall take Buck
start OFF. toward the big mountains.
rIl.write YOU now and then, OF course
I'm goihg home, first!
Just now." Cherry unused, sadly.
perhaps it is best-for y0u-to get
away. Now that Martin is so much
better" she added, in a little burst. 81
20 feel so sorry for you. Peter! l
know bow you feel. shall miss her
always, Of course" said Cherry. "but
l haze tini." b.
81 try not to think of her." Peter
said, flinging up his head,