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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-12-05
Clara Phillips Jail
Break, Proves Her
"Tiger," Officials Say

|
LOS ANGELES, Cal, Dec. s.
Clara Phillips. who gained for her.
self the sobriquet OF Tiger WON.
an" by her conduct, has been an
enigma to her jailers, ATTORNEYS
and the public ever since her ar.
rest in Arizona two days following
the hammer staying of Alberta
Meadows.
Her imperturtable calm broke on
but one occasion which was in
open court when she called her
principal accuser and former chum
and confidante, Peggy Caffee, n
liar, as Miss Caffee testified
against her.
Various observers have called Il
a sham, q relic of her chorus girl
days. Others have attempted to
describe her as but an emotional
shell, the calm of a mask to cover
the emptiness of her soul within.
But her latest escapade serves to
fix more firmly upon her the name
of "Tiger woman"
The daring execution of her jail
break, the careful planning calm
Il must have called for, and the
personal risk attached. all 70 to
show the seething volcano of action
which was covered UP by her un.
broken calm during her long period
Of Imprisonment before trial.
She faced q term of from ten
years to life In San Quentin peni.
tentiary for her crime. Her at
torney had secured for her q stay
Of execution pending . battle for
. new trtaL
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Paiama Jackets Get
New Lease
on Life

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-No
longer need your sleep be troub-
led by fear that your pajama-
trousers will wear out before
the coat, and thus make you buy
an entire new suit. The kind
makers of pajamas today are
marketing the sleeping gar
ments on the "two pants
pajama" plan, just as tailors do
with suits. Only the Red Cross
and the Salvation Army, which
used to receive all the pajama
jackets-almost new-of the
suits of which the trousers were
the weakest link, will fail to
rejoice over the latest boon to
men.
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Fire-Swept Newbern
Asks Aid For Those
Homeless BY Flames
BY International News Service.


CHARLOTTE, N. c., Dec. 5.-An-
swering personally the appeal of fire
swept Newbern for aid, Governor
Morrison left here early today for
the little railway town that was
practically laid in waste Friday by
the most disastrous fire in the his
tory of North Carolina.
Governor Morrison departed fol.
lowing long distance telephone
conversation with Adjutant General
Metts at Newbern shortly after mid
night. The State guard commander
informed the governor that relief
measures are pitifully inadequate.
Adjutant General Metts reported
that q thousand homes are In ashes
and that about three thousand per-
sons have no place to live. The
situation, he said, 10 very bad.
Governor Morrison, before depart
ing, issued an appeal to the people
Of North Carolina to go to the aid Of
the stricken town. City officials
here ere behind q campaign to raise
funds and clothing to be sent to
Newbern.
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WAY
OUT Of
JAIL
Clara Phillips, Convicted as
Hammer" Slayer, Makes
Sensational Escape.
BY international News Service.


LOS ANGELES, Calf, Dec. S.
Mrs. Clara Phillips, convicted Of
the Hammer murder" Of Mrs.
Alberta Meadows, escaped from
the county Jail here early today
How she managed to get out
of her cell could not be ascer-
tanned in the first hurried investi-
cation.
From her cell she went to a
window and, with help from the
outside, sawed through several Of
the steel bars, making a hole
large enough for her to crawl
through.
Goes Down Fire Escape.
Dashing over the roofs Of adjoin.
ing buildings with the persons who
aided her. she evidently climbed
down a fire escape to the street
and fled in an automobile.
Astoundeo Dy the audac1ty OF the
escape. Sheriff Traeger ordered
every possible officer to take up
the search for the missing murder.
ess.
She escaped with assistance from
the outside. II is believed
Jail matrons discovered her miss.
ing about 2 o'clock this morning.
Complained Of Illness.
Mrs. Phillips retired to her cell
early last night. She complained
Of being Ill and asked 70 be left
alone. n
Her escape was one OF the most
daring and cleverly executed in the
history Of the jail. She was gone
with probably an hours start be.
fore 1t was discovered she had
broken out, ...
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NEWBERN
ARREST
MADE
Claim Second Fire Was Set in
Negro Quarter While Fire.
men Fought First.

NEWBERN, N. c., Dec. 5.-The
direct charge that last Fridays
fire, which wiped out an area of
forty blocks in this town, was
caused by an incendiary, was made
here today by police who said
they are drawing close to q man
they believe responsible.
They expressed the opinion that
this man fired q NEGRO house while
Hremen were fighting flames in
another section. giving the fire
thine TO spread to other buildings.
= One Under Arrest.
: Ernest Gibbs. a negro. already fs
incendiarism. He is charsed by
police with having set fire to the
Roper mills, which blaze preceded
that in the negro quarter.
He was taken into custody on
evidence procured by insurance
commissioners Of the State and
Fire Chief Bryan, Of Newbern.
Chief Bryan unhesitatingly de-
clared today that he expected short.
ly to fasten the blame for the fire
In the negro quarter. but declined
TO mention any names.
Hope For Aid.
All of the committee are working
with great activity, but under the
most severe handicaps.
Hope was expressed today that
response will be made Immediately
to Mayor Clark's call for assistance
issued yesterday.
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DEMANDS
DEADLOCK
PAR[EY
Tchitcherin Suggests Three
Solutions Of Straits Problem.
Favors Washington Meeting.
BY JOHN HADLEY.
Internat tional News Service.

LAUSANNE, Dec. 5.-Negotia.
tions over the future status OF the
Turkish Straits were In absolute
deadlock today with the Russians
and Turks standing pat. There was
no indication when the deadlock
would be broken.
Georges Tchitcherin. peoples com
missar for foreign affairs In the
Soviet government and head Of the
Russian delegation who brought
about the impasse, In an exclusive
interview with International News
Service said that Russia would wei
come a new Washington conference
for general navy disarmament. He
denied that Soviet Russia seeks to
dominate the Dardanelles and Bos
phorus.
There are three solutions OF the
problem centering around the Turk
ish Straits" said Tchitcherin. II
outline them as follows:
"Ffrst-Russian domination. which
we do not want. =.
"Second-Control Of the Straits by
an international commission which
would leave them at, the mercy OF
the strongest naval power.
Would Block Invasions.
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STAGE STARS IN SCANDAL
ARE DROPPED By PRODUCER

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-"Orange
BlossomS" the musical comedy in
which Pat Somerset, English actor,
and Edith Day are starring. will
go to Boston next week without
the two.
Somerset. against whom Carle
Carleton, husband of Edith Day.
initiated deportation proceedings,
only to drop them when he found
that Somerset was the father Of
Miss Days baby. says that he and
Miss Day decided to leave the show.
!; He sdenied the rumors afloats that
the management dropped the two
stars because II claimed the link
Ing Of their names caused business
to slump woefully, @
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probable, she said, that she will de-
vote her life to writing.
IT feel" she declared. that there
Is an unlimited field in which I can
do constructive work through the
writing Of my experience and what
has come under my observation
while incarcerated." ulT
She made II clear. however, that
she did not want II to be Understood
she was going to become a moral
crusader.
Her only definite present plan 10
to seek solitude away from the cities
and. under IN assumed name. en-.
CONTINUED ON Pass .. Column 6l
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OFFERS SOFT GOLF BALL
TO SHOOT At REGULARS

Congressman Adam M. wyant Of
Pennsylvania. who on Saturday, by
n misdirected golf ball. laid low
Congressman Longworth, yesterday
received the following telegram
from a golf supply manufacturer:
Am having a quantity of soft
rubber golf balls made up for your
special and individua benefit.
Please use these on the Regulars
and save your hard ones for the
Radicals
Congressman Longworth is a
regular" and the leading candi.
date for Republican floor leader in
the next House.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-12-05
De PALMA GOES TO JAIL
70 SERVE TEN-DAY TERM

THDSNC. CAL, Dec. 5.--Ralph
de Palma. automobile racer, sur.
rendered TO the sheriff at MADEIRA,
CAL. and has begun serving d ten
days sentence for speeding at
Chowchillia last month. 49,. i.tf
He carried two suitcases contain
ing clothihg and personal effects
when her entered the jail. De
Palma had received q stay of
sentence until after his last race
Of the year. ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-12-05
KU KLUx KHAN GIVES
CASH TO cHILDREN'S AID

FROSTBURG. Nd, Dec. Silk
robed and masked members Of the
Ku Klux KIan entered the Somer-
set United Brethren Church to the
surprise Of the congregation while
services were in progress and
handed small package to the pas
tor, the Rev. Mr.. Hesse.
The visitors left quickly. and
when the pastor opened the pack
age he. found IT contained q sum
of money which was to be turned
over to the Children's Aid Society
in Somerset.
This was the first appearance OF
the khan In Somerset.
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Her Plans Indefinite.
Her recital of this remarkable in
cident. together with other intimate
and interesting episodes in her
dramatic life, enables The Washing
ton Times today to publish for the
first time anywhere the initial In
stallment of Madaiynne obenchain's
experience.
with the Mexican border a sparse
four hours' fast automobile ride from
Los Angeles, Mrs. Obenchain says
she was away from the jail for a
period of forty-five minutes.
Mrs. Obenchain frankly admits
that her plans are indefinite. II u
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-12-05
PRICE Or HARD COAL is
RAISED rs CENTS A TON

HAzLETON, Pa, Dec. SIRE.
tailers today announce that. the
Jeddo Highland Coal Company has
advanced the price OF egg, chestnut,
and stove coal from $11 to $11.25 a
ton, effective at once. y.
They claim this is due to the re-
cent decision of the United States
Supreme Court affirming the con.
Stifutionality Of the anthracite tax.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-12-05
PolNcARE' HAS PROGRAM
FOR BRUSSELS SESSIONS

PARIS, Dec. 5.-Premier Poin.
cares program for the Brussels
economic conference will oppose an
moratorium for Germany
unless France is given further
guarantees by the Germans. 1t was
revealed this afternoon. The cabi.
net, in formal session approved the
Poincaire program. ..t ..-
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MRS. OBENCHA|N SMILED HER
WAY OUT OF JAIL

BY WILLIAM PARKER.
Cosmopolitan News seeice.


copyrighted Cosmopolitan
LOS ANGELES, Dec 5-Madalynne Obenchan once smiled
way freedom from the Los Angeles county Jail while
she was awaiting trial charged with the murder of her
former suitor, j. Bolton Kennedy
After sixteen months in Jail and tried twice for the killing
of Kennedy Obenchan free today through the dis
mssa of the murder charge against her. and made the
startling confession Of her walk to liberty in exclusive
granted the Cosmopolitan News Service.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-12-05
JAUN I L !
DEPARTS
At 7 Err
TALK
Visits Forty Minutes Wius
President, But Gives No
Hint of Subject.
By HARRY L. ROGERS.
International News Service.

Georges Clemenceau spent forty
minutes with President Harding
today on his first visit to the
White House.
What they talked about during
the nearly three-quarters Of an
hour The Tiger was closeted with
Mr.. Harding in his Office was not
revealed, but the versatile French
man was his usual jaunty self as
he emerged from the conference.
On Hand Early.
The Tigers appointment WITH
Mr.. Harding was for 10 O'Clock.
He was five minutes early. Prompt
ly at 9:55 he presented himself at
the Executive offices, accompanied
by Ambassador Jusserand, and he
was ushered Immediately into the
Presidents office. M. Juss rand
was present during the ncariy
three-Quarters Of an hour that The
Tiger and the President were &c
gether.
A small crowd of admirers clus-
tered outside the Executive offtcss
and waited patiently for M. Glen.
enceau to come out. They ap.
plauded vigorously when ne
emerged, and the aged Frenca.nan
gave them a wave OF his hand az
he clambered into his car for a
visit to the Lincoln Memorial.
Wilson Visit Tomorrow.
Previous plans that had been
made for him to call on former
President Wilson on his first day
in Washington were abandoned at
noon, and " was arranged that ne
should 20 to the, former Presidents
quiet home in s street late to-
morrow afternoon.
The meeting of the two wartime
leaders will doubtless prove highly
interesting. In view of the Tigers"
frequent declarations that he doesn't
believe the League of Nations prac.
tical for the present needs of Europe.
and In, view of Mr.. Wilson'S public
suggestion that France is militaris'
tic, there can scarcely fail to be per-
tinent exchanges.
Speculate On Senate.
Another subject of speculation
here today was whether Tho
Tiger" will visit the Senate. Sen
ator Curtis OF Kansas. chairman n
tuc INutCS ooy'
Clemenceau NJ be received II ap-
plication is made for him to visit
the upper chamber. Such applica-
tons, Curtis said. are normally
made to the Vice President.
Senators expressed the opinion
that there would be little or no Oh
lection, even by Senators b. al
and Hitchcock. with whom The
Tiger" has come to verbal blows
during his short sojourn In tbs
United States. These two Senators
Il was indicated, however. might "a
| to the extent Of absenting them
selves during any visit the former
premier might make.
| May Meet Hughes.
At any rate. II is certain Clemen
ceau will see gcodly number o.
official notables. n,
| Another opportunity for meetinH
prominent Washlngtonians will b.
| given, M. Clemenceau at the home
| OF former Ambassador White. whoss
guest he will be. Colonel Houss
stated today that provision 10 beins
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sunny days, friendly folk. evsry comfort. Out
door sport The Carolina, Plsshsrst. n C.-Advt
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THE WEATHER

Fair and much colder TO-
night; Wednesday fair and
colder; moderate to fresh
northwsst winds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-12-05

The convention also was address.
ed by Second Assistant Postmaster
General Paul Henderson. who out
lined the operations Of the railway
mail service and painted q graphic
word picture OF the stupendous oper.
atoms and cQst of this bsrvics.
New-York tribune., 1922-10-28

The Fur Scarf
is today the accepted eccom-
paniment for the frock or
suit, These are of splendid
quality skins. presented Sat
urday
At Tery Moderate Prices
Stone Marten Scarfs, one
skin, regularly 1880. p. $3.50
Stone Marten Scarfs, two
skins, regularly 1880. -. $500
Hudson Bay Sable Scarfs.
one skin,
regularly $500. 49,. 5000
Hudson Bay Sable Scarfs,
two skins,
regularly 125.00. 10000
Baum Marten Scarfs, two
skins, regularly l25.o0. 10000
Mink Scarfs, one skin, rcgu-
larly 5000. .22.5O
Mink Scarfs, two skins, regu-
larly 1900. $3.50
Platinum or Blue Dyed
Wolf Scarfs 1880
Foxes dyed in beige, blue,
platinum and steel, regularly
10000. $3.50
Sixth Floor
New-York tribune., 1922-10-28
NEW MODELS OF
"Pl0stique"
Sport: Girdles

exclusive with Saks & Company
may be either step-in or wrap
around
And whichever model you find the
more suited to your figure and
activities, you are supremely certain
that in these "Plastique" models
there is the utmost in comfort and
pliable restraint.
They are of a comprehensive va
riety of materials Of flesh satin, Of
alternating sections of elastic and
satin, of broche, Of flesh novelty
silk broche or entirely Of elastic.
$50, $50, $50
New-York tribune., 1922-10-28

Paisley and
UeIvet
A paisley blouse and brown
velvet skirt which are joined
at the low waist with rows
of brown velvet rosettes, is
the route by which this girls
frock travels to smartness.
$500
Second Floor
New-York tribune., 1922-10-28
Girls Smart Goats
Special, $500

Coats at this price rarely in such wide variety Of
models, materials colors Here you will find bolivias
chinchila, astrakhan CLOTH velour, broadcoth plaid
back polare and mixtures with collars of self ma
tera others with soft collars Of fur Colors are brown
beaver, Sorrento. navy gray redskn tan and mixtures
that embody several tints. Sizes 6 to 16 years.
Second Floor
New-York tribune., 1922-10-28

Pozwder and Pins
1t is merely an attractive
French pin-cushion with
satin top, until you lift the
cover and find within q box
Of Boujois' famous and deli
cate face powder. The COM
bination LIS
New-York tribune., 1922-10-28

AL those touches of color that make hat flattering
contrast or subtle match to ones costume have found
their way to this group of chapeaux Paris in
their originality and sarness, and practical economy
In their price.
Each phase OF the new mode represented satin hats
with ostrich or cleaning metal cloth, duvetyne hats
with fruit panne velvet hats with pert vulture and bro
cade materials in glorious colors. AN entirely complete
grouping at 595i
New-York tribune., 1922-10-28
They Tell Me

that because Of their COM
fort, their durability and the
ease with which they may be
washed, silk niqht qozons are
winning more converts every
day. A new silk nightgown
which uses Irish insertion,
Irish and filet edging in the
above interesting manner.
ll.95
New-York tribune., 1922-10-28
HANDMADE
Hand d-drau,m
Nighfgow,ns
are untssuaI Uala1c
are atntssatal Ualalc
at 200

OF soft nainsook in a we'll
cut sleeveless model, these
nightgowns that boast of
hand-workmanship in drawn
work, embroidered dots and
hand-sewn throughout and
are surprisingly low priced
at 200.
Another dainty model with
color trimming in pink, Or
child, voile on neck and
sleeves shows an interesting
variation from the usual at
200. They are hand-drawn,
too, in colors to match the
band. Third Floor
New-York tribune., 1922-10-28
In the Face of
Sn0wbaWs

Co,lrting snowballs is the aim
Of this new coat blouse Of
brilliant scarlet or hunters
green. For it is made of
waterproof flannel which can
withstand any amount of
snow or rain. 1t comes in
the new sport shades and is
beautifully finished with
black satin at the neck and
sleeves. l4.75
New-York tribune., 1922-10-28
Ivory for
Umbrellas

a fashionable umbrella takes
genuine nlalacca and tops it
with carved bakeIite for a
handle. The bakelite comes
carved in fifteen diff ferent de
signs. The silk is excellent
with broad satin ottoman
border. Special S.45
Street Floor
New-York tribune., 1922-10-28
y so
Third Floor

Poret Twill Satin Canton Crepe Satin are the means
of interesting their charm designed with circular skirts
that swirl draped effects with stately air, and basques
that just oldfashoned enough to be becoming to
Youth. Trimmings artistic unusual and in KEEPING
with the frocks they choose to adorn Sizes ID to 20
years. Second Floor
New-York tribune., 1922-10-28
Boys Suits at 1905
Junior Boys Overcoats
Saturday. 14.05

Clever raglan or box coat belted styles tailored fully up
to the regular Saks standard Of dependable plaid back
overcoatlngs heather heeces all the desirable Fall
shades. They warmly lined with al-wool plaid In
comparable values! Ages to 10.
New-York tribune., 1922-10-28
Costume
Sfeb-in
Continuation
of soft satin
at 3.c5

Placing the slight fullness at
the hips is entirely in accord
with placing the emphasis for
our costume suits and frocks
leaving the rest entirely
smooth and slenderizing.
A strictly tailored model of
excellent satin in navy, brown
and black. Third Floor
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-01

Medium Brown Hair looks best OF eli
after Golden Clint Shampoo.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-01
LEARNING POLICE WORK.

New Appointecs Began Course Of In.
structIon Today.
James II. Deakyne OF 309 East Sow
enth street. Freeman II. Messick OF
GIT East Twenty second street. and
Howard l.. Boyd. Of 2t4 North Frank.
lin street. who were appointed to the
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-01

range with Miss Samworth for her
visit to their section. Miss Samworth
Ia very eager to begin her work In
that county but because of the press
ing local engagements Will be unable
to visit the women there either this
week or next. On as early a date as
possible. however. n big meeting will
be held at the State capital when a
definite schedule for tho Kent county
work will be mapped out. Tho work
In Sussex county will also be continued
as soon as possible.
A helpful phase OF the organiza-
ton work Is the interest thatNthe men
are taking in the womens work. A
number of party leaders have attend
ed tho women's meetings in their re-
spective communities to offer Buggcs-
tions which they have gained from
their experience. A group OF men was
present at the meeting In Middletown
last night, and throughout the state
| the interest that men have been taking
| In the work has proved helpful and
encouraging.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-01
FREE STATE TROOPS
READY TO OATTACK ON
WHOLE REBEL FRONT
Fall OF Tippsrary to National
Troops Big Strategical Ad-
vantage to captors.
TAKE KlLRUsH, KlLKEE, TOO
ny Associated Press to Every Evening.

ny Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Dublin. Aug. 1.-The Irish National
army, according 10 indications here. is
ready now Cor an attack upon the
lrregulars along the whole front.
Tho fsll Of Tippersry. which was
captured by tho Nationalist forces,
sunday. disposes OF an awkward
salient. and is expected TO enable tho
Free state forces To advance on
Csshel. thus paving the way TO fur
ther advance on Clonme,, reputed
Irregular stronghold.
The insurgent forces have been set
ting fire 70 various buildings in
kilmallock Just 90 the south of Lim-
crick which is thought TO indicate
they arc preparing to cvacuate the
town
The Free state forces lost only four
KILLED and three wounded in tho cap
ture OF Tippcrary. The casualties 10
tho lrrcgulars are unknown.
Tho official statement describing tho
occupation Of tho town says that be-
fore tho attack began tho lrregulars
blew up tho water mains. Upon en-
tering the place the nationals found
several unexploded mines. The lr-
regulars had erected barricades In the
streets but retired from them as the
Government forces approached.
In an attack on Golden. "a village near
Tipporary. Friday night. two lrregu-
isrs were killed and 20 made
lriaonere