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Evening journal., 1922-12-06
APARTMENT
IN SUBURBS
FIRE SWEPT
All Occupants Flee Rich
ardson Park Building in
Safety
CITY FIREMEN
FIGHT FLAMES

Fire thought to have been due 20
defective wiring. destroyed the two
story and half frame and stucco
dwelling OF Walker Reed. at Glynrich
ave. and Lake St, Richardson Park.
early this afternoon. The building,
one of the largest in Richardson
Park. was gutted despite efforts OF the
Five Points. Cranston Heights and
Newport fire companies. aided by
Engine Companies No. and Z. of
this city. At an early hour this
afternoon nothing remained Of the
building but a pile of embers.
The fire was discovered by Mrs.
George White. who with her hus-
band and three-months-old child.
occupied the second floor OF the
building. Mrs. White was sitting at
a second story window Of her home
when suddenly the window glass
from a rear room fell into the yard
with a crash.
Calling Mrs. Reed, who was on the
first floor, she told her she thought
there was a fire in the attic. open
ing the door leading TO the attic Mrs.
Reed found the house a mass Of
flames.
Mr.. White, who was asleep in the
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GRAHAM BACK
TO SEE WIFE
Spurned and Arrested on
Order of Woman, Who
Seeks Divorce
IGNORES ORDER TO
NOT ANNOY HER

Disregarding the recent order OF
the court to stay away from his wife
John Graham was directed to fur
nish $500 security 10 keep the peace
or serve thirty days imprisonment
when he was srraigned before Judge
Hastings, In Municipal Court this
morning, on a charge OF breach OF
the peace preferred by his wife. Mrs.
Graham testified that her husband.
contrary to the courts order. came
TO her home last night.
Graham, however. laid the blame
for his visit last night on his wife.
When the case first came up about
a week ago. both Graham and his
wife agreed that It was useless to at
tempt TO live together and Graham
promised that he would not go near
his wife. Mrs. Graham has started
divorce proceedings.
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MOTHER AND z
SONS in JAIL
All Three Go to Workhouse
as Result of Selling
Liquor
MRS. BUHELEWSKI
SENTENCED TO-DAY

with two sons already serving
sentences in the workhouse for H.
quor selling. Mrs. Katie Buhelewski,
41s East Second street, was fined
$500 and costs and sentenced 10
shree months Imprisonment by
Judge Hastings, in Municipal Court
this morning. when she pleaded
guilty TO a charge OF selling liquor.
Annie Malewski, who was arrested
!n the raid on the Second street
house, was held in $500 bail for
court on a charge OF illegal possess
sion OF liquor. She said that she was
not aware that there was any liquor
3n the house. that someone else must
have brought 1t there.
Joseph Youski, 900 South Head
street, was fined 500 and costs when
he pleaded guilty 10 a charge OF SELL
ing liquor. He was originally charged
with Illegal possession Of liquor.
The Buhelewslii and Malewski wo-
men were arrested in a raid made by
Police Sergeant Devenney and on
GERS Rodenheiser and Dolan about IL
o'clock last night. Youski was ar
rested last night by a squad under
the direction OF Frank E. Haley, spe-
cial agent for the Law and Order
Society.
Three and a half quarts OF liquor
were found in the third story of the
Youski property. when Mr.. Haley
was asked IL II was all the same kind,
Youski volunteered, 1T was all one
kind"
Evening journal., 1922-12-06
cd. MURPHY
AS Head OF
new SENATE
Democrats Talk of rip
ping" Out Highway and
Tax Departments
SUGGEST CHANGES
In ELECTION DEPT.

Special to The Evening Journal.
DOVER. Dec. 6.-Senator Charles
D. Murphy. Democrat, OF Harring-
ton, will be elected president pro-
TEN OF the State Senate when the
Legislature meets on Tuesday. jan
uary . TO organize. This was ten
tatively agreed on at a conference
OF the Democratic state senators
here yesterday afternoon.
The Democratic members-elect OF
the House OF Representatives also
held a conference but failed 20 agree
on a Speaker. Both the Senators
and Representatives will return here
on December II 10 consider further
the matter OF organizing the two
houses and proposed legislation. the
Democrats having a majority in
each house. ]. Rogers H3!comb. OF
New Castle. and Samuel y. Culver,
OF Delmar, wehe talked OF for Speak
er and the indications are that there
will be a keen contest for this honor
with present chances favoring the
selection OF Representatives Hol-
comb for Speaker. There was no
attempt yesterday TO caucus for the
various clerks 10 be named by each
house.
State Chairman DR.. William F.
Hoey OF Frederica, presided over
the conference OF Democratic mem
bers of the Senate and House, which
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DIR. F. G. McKEEVER
DIES In PROVIDENCE

Word has been received here OF
the death OF the Rev. Franklin G.
McKeever, d. D., OF Providence.
Rhode Island. DR.. McSeever had
heen in I'll health for several years.
tie attended lecture at Brown Uni
versity on last wednesday and on
his return home was stricken and
died Friday morning.
DR.. McKeever was at one time
a member OF Delaware Avenue Bap-
tlst Church Of this city. having gone
from there to study for the minis
try. He had been a resident OF New
England for thirty-five years, having
been pastor OF some Of the foremost
Baptist churches in Connecticut and
Rhode Island. He is survived by his
widow, a brother. s. c. McKeever,
Of this city, a sister residing in Phil
adelphia, and several nieces and
nephews. Mrs. z. II. Miller. OF this
city. is niece.
DR.. McKeever was buried from his
home in Providence yesterday. He
had many friends here, having spent
most of his boyhood days in and
about this city.
Evening journal., 1922-12-06
SEEK MISSING
MAN AS FIREBUG'
Norman Byrd, Spring City
Negro, Fugitive From
Penna. Police
REPORTED UNDER
ARREST AT EASTON

An order for the arrest OF Norman
Byrd. Negro. charging felony, was
sent through all the eastern states
last night by Major c. NJ. wilhelm.
in charge Of the hunt for the barn
burners OF Chester. Delaware and
Montgomery counties, Pennsylvania.
Byrd is believed 10 be one OF the in
cendiaries terrorizing the farmers Of
the three counties for three months.
He is a fugitive from justice and Is
travelling in his own car.
According to a report received in
this city at noon, man believed TO
be Byrd had been arrested at
Easton. Pa.
Although he fed from Spring City
Pa. where he lived and was en-
ployed as a br;ckmal1er. at 7.30
o'clock yesterday morning. after be-
ing out all night in his car. Major
wilhelm caused a Gordon OF state
troops to be thrown out covering all
possible roads OF escape from the
state.
The Delaware state police took
prompt measures to guard this
state and New Jersey did likewise.
New York State troopers are
the roads leading there and
in spite OF the long start he has Ma
jor wilhelm believes Byrd will be
in his flight before he
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OVERCOME BY SMOKE
AFTER LAMP FIRE

The upsetting Of an oil lamp in
the home OF James Bell, coiored, 400
East Tenth street, shortly before 5
O'Clock this morning, caused a slight
fire loss. but created considerable ex-
citement in the neighborhood.
Bell, In his efforts to eXtinguish
the flames. was overcome by smoke
and was removed to the Delaware
Hospital in the police ambulance.
He later returned to his home.
An alarm was sent in from box 6,
by Alfred Ludlow, OF 1900 Wash
ington street, and the district com
panies responded.
Evening journal., 1922-12-06
SCOUTS TO HEAR
MIR. SCHIFF TONIGHT

Wilmington Council, Boy Scouts
OF America, will give an informal
dinner in the club room of the Hotel
dupont at $50 o'clock tonight. The
council will have as its guests Morti-
mer l.. schiff, one of the leading
bankers OF the country. and DR..
George L. Fisher. Deputy Chief Scout
Executive of the United States. Both
are coming from New York City.
Mr.. Schiff will deliver the prin-
cipal address of the evening. DR..
Fisher will also be speaker. For
mer Chancellor Charles NJ. Curtis
will preside.
Thirty or more Wilmingtonians
have been invited to attend the din
ner. The Scout committee in charge
of the affairs Is composed OF Mr..
Curtis, Christopher L. Ward. Alfred
d. Warner Jr., ]. Edgar Rhoads,
Frederick ]. Blatz and Howard J..
Seaman.
Evening journal., 1922-12-06
FATHER And SON
SEEK new TRIAL
Argument in Frantz Cases
Will Be Heard Tomorrow
or Friday
COUNSEL AND COURT
AGREE ON THIS

Argument on the application for a
new trial in the case OF DR.. Abram
E. Frantz and his son. Howard r.
Frantz. convicted last week on a
charge OF conspiracy in connection
with the purchase by the city OF the
Davis garbage incinerator will be
heard in Court OF General Sessions
at the courts first opportunity to-
morrow or Friday.
This was agreed informally by
Deputy Attorney General Finger and
Switzerland. Robert G. Harman, at
torney for the defendants and the
court.
Reasons for the application for a
new trial were filed on Monday by
Mr.. Harman.
The jury in the case recommended
DR.. Frantz and son to the mercy
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SIX KILLED IN
AIR HORROR AT
LANGLEY FIELD
Pursuit Plane Crashes Into Martin Bomber
While Apiators Are Up 800 Feet During
ManeuUreS-7hree of Victims Burned to
DEATH; Others Crushed to Death by Fall

the steering gear on his machine
went wrong as he appeared TO spec
tators on the ground TO be making
every effort 10 turn the course OF his
ship.
The four bombers trailing Doyle,
ship managed 10 escape tho COL
lision by climbing above the wreck
ed machines.
They circled the field. making
a hurried landing and rushed over
20 the two planes which caught nre
when they fell.
Colonel Charles H. Danforth I'M
mediately appointed a board OF in
ouiry to investigate the accident.
Captain Walter r Lawson is presi-
dent OF the Board.
Funeral arrangements for the
men probably VIII be arranged
Thursday.
Captain Doyle was commander OF
the Eleventh Flying Squadron. He
was one OF the best known aviators
in the service and for several
months has been directing the ma
neuvers OF the giant bombing ships
at Langley Field.
Major Gearheart was taking on in
order to be in a position TO watch
the maDeuvers of the bombers.
Evening journal., 1922-12-06
RUNAWAY GIRL,
THOUGHT AFFLICTED

The local Bureau OF Police and
local hospitals have been requesed
to aid in the search for Miss Matilda
Rogers Shields. of Philadelphia, who
broke a window in her home. Eigh-
teenth street near Erie avenue, early
yesterday morning and went out
through the rain in her night clothes.
The girls mind is reported to have
been troubled for some time and
preparations were being made to
have her committed to a Philadel-
phia hospital for treatment.
Evening journal., 1922-12-06

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. s Omitted
Press)-Two officers and four en-
listed men were killed At Langley
Field today when a pursuit plane
piloted by Major Guy L. Gearhart
crashed into a Martin bombing plane
commanded by Captain Benton A.
Doyle.
The dead are:
Major Guy L. Gearhart, Iowa.
Captain Benton A. Doyle, San
Francisco.
stan Sergeant Arthur Msrisik'
Cleveland. o.
Private Leon Rolan. Philadelphia.
Private Felix Blumka. Chicago.
Private Tom Jordan, Deep Step,
Georgia.
The crash occurred approximate
ly 500 feet in the air and directly
over the flying field. Three Of the
men were killed when the ships
crashed TO the ground and the other
three were burned 70 death.
Captain Doyle was leading q
formation Of five bombers that were
gust taking of. The ships had hard
ly cleared the ground before the
Iokker pursuit. plane, piloted by
Major Gearhart. headed directly to-
ward the V formation. It is believed
Evening journal., 1922-12-06
HIGHEST COURT
TOPASS ON LAW
Supreme Tribunal Inter
probation of Issues Raised
in dupont Suit
APPELLATE BENCH TO
ACT ON CASE LATER

Because Of contradictory interpre-
tations Of the statutes the suit BY
Alfred I. DUPONT against the Gov
ernment 10 enjoin collection OF ST.
57s.s15 income tax VIII be referred
to the United States Supreme Court
for adjudication of certain disputed
points OF law.
This course was decided upon
yesterday afternoon by the Federal
Court OF Appeals, sitting in Phiia-
delph.a. after hearing lengthy argu-
ments on an appeal from the decis-
ion OF Judge ]. Whitaker Thompson
In the District Court. Counsel for
Mr.. dupont and the Government
were instructed to reach an agree
ment by January 1. on the quse
ton or questions 20 be submitted 70
the Supreme bench for interpreta
tion. On receipt OF the opinion of
the highest court on the conflicting
issues the Court OF Appeals will giv-
its decision on the appeal proper
Judges Burlington. Davis nd Bc-
dine heard argument on the appeal
which was made by the Government
from the decision OF the District
Court granting a preliminary injunc-
ton restraining Harry T. Graham.
former Internal Revenue Collector
OF this district, from collecting taxes
on 1884 shares OF dupont common
stock received by Mr. dupont
through organization OF the new
dupont Company in 1915.
The Government was represented
by United States Distric; Attorney
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Evening journal., 1922-12-06
SCARLET FEVER
AT GEORGETOWN
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special 70 The Evening Journal.
GEORGETOWN, Dec. 6.-Three
cases Of scarlet fever have developed
in the home OF Edward Collins on
Pine street. this city. Those suffering
from the disease are Mrs. Collins
and two daughters. Pauline and
Emma.
The following pupils OF Tyndali's
school were perfect in attendance
for the month OF November: Lillian
z. and Lucedia VI. Daniels, Blanche
and Pearl Thomas. Edward NJ. Ad-
ans. Harlie and Senera Joseph, Hell
en- F. Pusey. Eta May Tyndall.
George P. Greene, farmer, Of near
Springfield Cross Roads, five miles
from here. butchered two hogs yes
terday that weighed 45O and 447
pounds.
Evening journal., 1922-12-06

aided his wife in breaking from the
county jail. As for himself. he es-
tablished a complete aiibi.
The authorities admitted them.
selves stumpsd. chief criminal dep
uty sheriff. A L. Manning. declaring:
We've run into a blank wall on
every clue we've followed"
Belief IS Sustained. however. that
the hammer murderess" has fed
10 the desert.
A garage man gave a tip OF q
man and woman. the latter buryins
her face in newspaper. who drove up
hurrisdly TO his place yesterday anc
asked for desert tires"
A little Negress, devoted 10 Glare
Phillips, was mentioned by the lat
tsr's husband as a possible suspect.
He declared he was glad his wife
was free.
This little Negress was especially
good TO my wife as white and drawn
he was pounded with questions from
sheriff's deputies.
This girl used TO help Clara with
her workout l don't think she had
a nything to do with the escape. It's
just a crazy notion OF what might
have happened"
Phillips declared he was asleep in
a downtown hotel AZ the time OF the
escape and that the first he heard
OF Il was hen he haw the newspaper
headlines.
One theory today was that Mrs.
Phillips, her accomplices. and Mrs.
Caffee-the latter probably a pris-
oner-had entered a boat at Long
Beach and started for Mexican
waters.
The Mexican authorities at En-
senada. the first port on the lower
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COAL SHORTAGE CAUSES
DISTRESS; SNOW PREDICTED
Nv WAKE OF COLD

WASHINGTON. Dec. 9 Omitted
Press) Acute distress. due 20 the
shortage OF hard coal. rides the firsi
cold wave OF tbs season. according
10 reports today 10 the Federal Fuel
Distributor and the weather bureau.
Suffering Is confined largely TO the
Atlantic seabosrd and a few inter
Tor points. Colder weather and snow
was forecast for tonight and tomor-
row for the sesboard with a CORES
ponding increase in suffering. slight
ly warmer weather tomorrow win
ease the distress in the interior. the
bureau stated.
Lack OF coal cars Is held respon-
slble for the shortage OF hard coal.
For the week OF November rs. the
demand for coal cars was 4s.sss in
excess OF the supply.
Evening journal., 1922-12-06
CLARA PHILLIPS, JAIL
BREAKER, NAY IA We
BEEN KIDNAPPED
Husband of Opinion Wife Vas Lured From
Los Angeles Prison Cel-Aiplanes Pa
troll Mexican Border for Fugitiue-HuS-
band Says He Vas Asleep in Hotel When
Wife Escaped

Los ANGELES. Cal, Dec 6
UNITED Press)-Fear that Glars
Phillips, hammer murderess" who
broke Jail here Tuesday has been
kidnapped by enemies and perhaps
killed, was expressed today by her
husband.
Friends OF Mrs. Alberta Meadows
who was slain by Mrs. Phillips.
lured the prisoner through the jail
window on a promise OF helping her
10 escape and then perhaps murder
ed her, according TO the theory
Phillips unfolded 10 police.
she was threatened many times
during the trial" he declared.
Peggy Caffee, chief witness against
Mrs. Phillips in her trial. was found
in Long Beach today by deputy
sheriffs
Mrs. Caffee disappeared at the
time OF Mrs. Phillips escape from
Jail Tuesday.
Il believe saw Mrs. Phillips on
the streets OF Long Beach yesterday
at noon" she said.
She was in a high state OF nervous
excitement.
Officers believed she was unstrung
by the terrifying knowledge OF Mrs.
Phillips escape and that the woman
whom she saw beat another to death
with hammer might be seeking re-
venge.
Peggy said she had a dream that
Mrs. Phillips would escape.
Spreading search for Clara Phil
lips. over all Southern California.
sheriff's posses today followed clues
furnished by Armour Phillips the
escaped woman's husband.
Chilled nearly all night behind
barred doors Phillips gave the name
OF persons he believes may have
Evening journal., 1922-12-06

Soft Oos &c being mined snc
transported IN sufnoient quantities to
more than meet current demands the
distributors once stated. Tho bard
coal situation. however. 70 quite ssri
Gus according TO reports.
Much or the present distress would
be avoided n householdsrs were
equipped 70 burn soft coal. Il was
stated. Tons OF thousands OF homes
are equipped only with hard coal
furnaces or stoves. with the result
that most OF them are unabls 10 use
substitutes. And In many homes
where substitutes could be used the
houssholdsrs brought on trouble by
refusing 20 lay In stocks IN time
The result now is that fuel dealers
find themselves unable TO meet the
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Evening journal., 1922-12-06

In the face OF an apparent alliance
between Turkey and Russia. the
Allies have agreed 20 bury their diff
ferences and stand together on the
question OF the Dsrdsnelles.
The British we're willing, II was
announced today, 20 accept condi-
tlonsl freedom OF the straits for
warships provided Turkey would not
erect fortihcations. To what extent
warships are 20 be subjected TO a
Evening journal., 1922-12-06
MAN BELIEVED DEAD
DISCOVERED

CHESTER, Pa, Dec. s.-After
grappllns for two days in Chester
River. of Deshong Park. for William
Thomas. 212 East Seventh street,
police have learned from a friend
OF Thomas the supposed victim was
in New England. Part OF his cloth
ing had been found on the river bank
and he was believed to have commit
ted sIcids-
Evening journal., 1922-12-06
SEE THE MOVIES TOMORROW

Invitations to the Movies are ex-
tended to six persons today through
our Classified Advertising Depart
ment. Look through the classified
advs. and IL your name is there come
to the Journal office and receive free
tickets for two (wsr tax paid) 10
see the special production, The
Face in the Fog" at the Queen. and
Parted Curtains" at the Majestic.
Thursday night. See Page Is today.
Evening journal., 1922-12-06
ALLIES STAND TOGETHER
on NEAR EAST ISSUES

LAUSANNE, Richard washburn
Delegates America
he
compcae OF
n vessels
Darhaneles
AMI Chnd conference
all
esafd
Evening journal., 1922-12-06

When Timothy Healy accepted
the position Of governor-senerai Of
the Irish Free state. the violent
republicans made capital out Of
the time-honored tradition that he
sisnihed his acceptance by kissing
the hand OF King George. Heaiy
Is 81 years old and has long been
storm center in Irish politics. At
one time Parnell's secretary. he
later became a bitter opponent OF
Parnell. Redmond and rival Irish
leaders.
DUBLIN. Dec. Omitted Press).-
The Irish tricolor was raised today
over the vice regal lodge. The Bri-
tish Union Jack was hauled down
as the Free State came into being.
After simultaneous announcement
OF the formal constitution OF the
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commission OF control was to be an
nounced at the conclusion OF the
next session OF the Lausanne parley.
The Turks were 70 be given the
presidency OF the control commission
with two votes in the hope that they
would abandon the extreme views Of
the Russians.
AS a result Of the Allied grss-
ment, a more optimistic feehng pre-
vailed today in conference circles.
Evening journal., 1922-12-06
SUPPORT ORDER
MADE PERMANENT

The temporary order OF 81 a week
against Robert II. Comley for the
support OF his wife was made perma-
nent by Judge Hastings in Municipal
Court this morning. lie has paid all
arrearages on the temporary order.
Evening journal., 1922-12-06
ToDAyrS TENnERATURE
SIN AND TIDE.
LOST.

THE PERSON, who. by mistake took
black leather bag from the ladies'
lavatory, first floor. dupont Building.
Saturday, at 10 cs,lock. may keep
money as a reward. but please return
bag to Evening Journal Office. as tho
other things are of no value to anyone
except the owner. dec6-1t.
(Continued on Page Fifteen.)
Evening journal., 1922-12-06
rREspAss CHARGE DROPPED

In the case OF Hugh Mccullough,
charged with trespass, a nolle prose
qui was entered by Assistant City
Solicitor Green In Municipal Court
this morning.
Evening journal., 1922-12-06
DELAWARE LODGE

Thursday evening, Eden Hail
Prizes in gold. The Peerless Or
chestra. Admission s0c.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1922-12-06
IT, S. SPURNS RUSSIAN DARDANELLES PLAN
IRISH REPUBLICANS THREA TEN FREE STAT
STRAITS MUST
BE KEPT OPEN
FOR WARSHIPS

Childs Tells Lausanne Conference United
States Wants Right to Send Fighting
Craft as Well as Merchantmen Anywhere
IL Desires-Free DardaneIIeS for All Ma
HonS Demanded
Evening journal., 1922-12-06

For clover Dairy safe MIX phone
Isso-1541-Adv.
Evening journal., 1922-12-06
The Weather

Fair tonight; Thursday, increasing
cloudiness followed by rain or snow
Thursday night; not much change in
temperature, diminishing northwest
Arizona republican., 1922-01-08
Rx Roger w. Rabson

In discussing his recent trip about
the country, Roger w. Babson, stati-
stician and business authority, out
lines the first opportunity ofe the
coming period of prosperity as fol-
lows:
"On this recent trip which took
me into practically every large IN
dustrial center in the United States
/ talked to business men, large and
small, about their business, and we
discussed both the present situation
and future plans.
1T is very apparent that the eX-
eeutives OF America have been busy
since January, 1920 even If the busi-
nesses themselves have not.
In fact, American business men
have probably done more real think
ing since the depression set in than
they did in the whole period of pros
perity which preceded it. Almost
every man talked with has plan
for a new building, new product
or the development Of a new sales
field. The project is on paper, the
details have been worked out, and he
is just waiting for conditions to get
settled. All of these plans mean po-
tential business for next year or the
year after--actual orders will be
placed just as soon as prices and
markets reach stable levels.
"This situation apparent as we
reach the bottom Of the present area
Of depression in 1922, offers the first
real chance of the coming period of