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The New York herald., 1922-05-17
DICE AND CARDS FOUND
ON VICTIM OF MURDER
Man Shot on Lonely Road
Near Kensico Reservoir.

A pack of cards and a pair OF dice
found on the body of young man who
had been shot to death through the chest
in lonely spot In the road on King
street at the head OF the Kcnsico Rcser-
voir yesterday gives rise 10 the theory
that the murder is the outcome Of gam
bling dispute. The body las not been
identified.
The body was discovered by Duncan
Rose of White. Plains at o'clock and
he notified the State police and Coroner
Edward Fitzgerald. They found the
shirt had the initials Nv. b. The man
carried a we'll used pack of cards, a pair
OF dice. sl.36 and a cigarette case. He
wore army underclothing and had a
khaki handkerchief.
There were no signs of a struggle. II
appeared that the youth had alighted
from an automobile, and the shot was
fired from the automobile. No footmarks
except two made by the dead man were
discovered.
The youth weighed about 100 pounds
and was feet inches tall. lie wore
q brown suit. a dark necktlo and black
shoes and stockings. II is believed that
the crime was committed about four
O'Clock in the morning. as the man was
believed TO have been dead about four
hours when found.
The New York herald., 1922-05-17
STATE CLERK TELLS
OF MISSING CHECKS
Pennington Funds Juggled to
Give Pay Increases, Says
Martin Dugan.

Martin B. Dugan, bookkeeper Of the
State Institute of Applied Agriculture
at Farmingdale, L. l., was questioned
yesterday by Edward G. thinner,
Deputy state Comptroller. in the investi-
cation into the institute, and admitted
that eighty-three Cancelled checks were
missing. Dugan said he did not make
the discovery until he had read about
it in the newspapers and that he then
went over the stubs and found such was
the case. The bookkeeper could not ex-
plain what had happened to them.
Just beforeSthe hearing Allan Roberts.
dean of the institute emphatically de-
MED he had offered his resignation to
the trustees.
Dugan's testimony showed that the
Institute frequently had failed to turn
over to the state all money in excess
OF the capital fund Of $1,000 as required
by law The witness pleaded ignorance
of the law and said he never had been
informed about the provision. Dugan
admitted advances were made from a
petty cash account to provide increases
in salary for three employees last Christ
mas and said this fact had been con-
cealed from the auditors from the State
Comptroller's office in the belief that
what they did not see would not bother
them.'
Miss Rose wickler. maid in the
home of A. A. Johnson. director of the
institute, told of endorsing two checks
each month for $41.50 each and of re-
ceiving only SIS in cash. 1t was her
impression that the surplus went toward
the wages of other employees.
The New York herald., 1922-05-17
SLAYER OF POLICEMAN
TO HAVE SANITY TEST
Chambers Says He VIII Go to
HyIon for His Money

Actions OF Hugh Chambers, negro
SLAYER of Patrolman Henry Pohndort OF
the west I35th street station. and asser-
tion of his counsel that he thinks tho
prisoner is "raving mad" has led Judge
Mott i'm General Sessions 10 agree to the
appointment of commission Of alien
lists 10 examine the man.
Miilard II. Ellison, the negro's lawyer
said he had talked with Chambers for
uucre than two hours IN the Tombs and
that all the prisoner could reply TO qu g.
tions was; IL want my money back.
II | don't get it I'll GO to Mayor Hylan
for IT,
When Chambers was arraigned before
Judge Mott on Monday he said: II want
Lavele TO defend me so he can work
out what he owes me-"
Louis A. Lavelle, a negro lawyer. OF
40 Isenox avenue was seriously wounded
BY Chambers on May 8. The policeman
was ehot trying TO arrest Chambers.
The New York herald., 1922-05-17
REPUBLICANS BLOCK
S. I. TUNNEL MONEY
Refuse Concurrence in $780,.
600 Vote of Aldermen.

Republicans in the Board of Aldermen
yesterday blocked the concurrence In
the appropriation by the Board OF E;sti
mate OF s5s0.000 for preliminary work
on the staten Island tunnel. When
unanimous approval was asked for i'm
mediate consideration Alderman Fried
man. the minority leader. objected. The
matter was referred to the Finance
Committee.
again comes up the question:" said
Friedman. referring to the protest made
by Alderman Collins, ma jority leader, a
week ago. ''as to whether we must con-
cur in everything the Board Of Estimate
does think this board should stop t."
Alderman Falconer said the Finance
Committee should hold public hearing.
at which time could be considered. as
we'll. the tunnels proposed by the Port
Authority and by the Transit Commits
sion.
Special Deputy Police Commissioner
Harris appeared 10 urge the adoption Of
the proposed amendment to the traffi,
ordinance requiring drivers to carry
cards upon which violations OF the law
could be noted. Consideration went over
for week.
The New York herald., 1922-05-17
Brinden Figures cited.

The Transit Commission yesterday
continued its investigation into Inter-
borough valuations. There is a differ
ence OF s225. 900 between the cor
porations asking price" for its prop
critics and the appraisal at which the
commissions valuations experts hold
them.
In support OF the contention that re-
production cost would be S400, ,000 90 0,
J. G. Edwards. !. r. T. counsel, called
to the witness chair Samuel Il. Donnelly,
secretary of the Building Trades En-
ployers Association. There was amuse-
ment when Clarence j. Shearn, the COM
MISSIONS counsel. developed the adn1is-
sion that the wage scale figures which
Mr.. Donnelly was citing were those
called for under tho agreement of his
association with the members OF the old
Building Trades Council. tho notorious
organization OF which Robert r. Brin-
dell, the fallen labor leader whom Sam
uel tIntermyer exposed before the Lock-
wood committee, was the moving spirit
Under the scale. the witness contended.
excavators and unskillcd laborcrs were
paid $3.50 day. Mr.. Shearn had dem
onstrated last week from contractors
pay sheets that the Interborough itself
last March was paying for the same
class OF work $3.50 a day.
The commission this afternoon expects
10 begin its investigation OF service con-
,litions on the elevated lines OF the Man
haitian system.
The New York herald., 1922-05-17
CONVICTED or KILLING WOMAN

Horace Porter. negro accused of slay-
ing Mamie Anthonyson and Clarence
Hicks, negroes. because OF jealously,
was convicted Of the woman's murder by
a jury in Supreme Court at Hackensack
yesterday. The ju, ors. three of whom
were women, recommended life i'm
prisonmcnt Chief Justice Gummere.
who presided. denied motion for
new trial and pronounced sentence as
recommended by .h@' jury.
The New York herald., 1922-05-17
For the Aid Of
Crippled Children

Don't miss the Street Fair
on Park Avenue, between 46th
and 50th Streets. It opened
yesterday and will continue to-
day and Thursday, with some
thing to interest and amuse
everybody.
The New York herald., 1922-05-17
Important Sale Of Glassware
SI4,I24tor $6,985

10000 pieces of lead bown-not pressed-table glass;
ware from Americas leading glass maker. Every piece
first quality-no seconds
zoe to 8Oc grades -l0c-l5c- -2Oc-25c-3
Table tumblers-straight, bel-shaped, taperng con-
cave and fancy shapes.
Stem glassware in great variety of designs
Plain glass; lustrous and beautifully loaded. Narrow
and wide optic glass Needle etched glass; The designs of
the etched glass of great beauty and TASTE sim
pie or more elaborate according to the price.
Few of the Many Kinds
The New York herald., 1922-05-17
A Few Of the Many Kinds

goblets and other pieces of
fancy stemware.
Hotels, restaurants, apart
ment hotels, family hotels,
tea-rooms, cafeterias--as well
as private homes-will be able
to restock their entire table
service with glass from this
unusual sale.
Second Gallery, New Building
The New York herald., 1922-05-17
The Frocks of
a Summer Day

LANvIN, DOUCET, and
PATOU are sponsoring the
boufant mode in organdie.
especially for bridesmaids
dresses and summer evening
frocks.
Pastel colors, in handmade
frocks trimmed with many ruff
fies, lattice work or fine en-
broidery-sometimes with dark
taffeta sashes-$45 to $3.50.
Voiles and Batistes
Delicate frocks, sent to US
from France, in white and col
ors, hand made with delightful
bits of beading, drawn work or
embroidery-$29.50 to $65.
Crepes and Linens
Frocks for sports and after
noon wear, with gay embroider-
les in fine cotton or wool, and
simple frocks for morning
wear-$19.75 to $3.50.
Cinghams
Fine stripes and checks in
imported ginghams are used for
practical tub frocks-$21.75
to $39.50.
Second Floor, Old Building
The New York herald., 1922-05-17
Piano Recital

BY the artist pupils of CARL
M. ROEDER, assisted by j.
Thurston Noe at the organ
today at 2:30, in the Audi
torium.
First Gallery, New Building
The New York herald., 1922-05-17
Tunblers-

Table tumblers, 3 to 10 OF.
sizes; tumblers for mineral
water, 5, 6, 8 OF. sizes; tumblers
for, iced tea or soda, from 6 to
ID OF. sizes; grape-juice tum-
blers, tumblers for lemonade,
water glasses for hotel rooms.
Stem Glass
Fruit cocktails, grape-juice
cocktails, parfaits, tall and low
sherbets, sundae glasses, water
goblets in many sizes, fancy
The New York herald., 1922-05-17
All-wool Motor Robes, $6.85

"Dont see how you do it"-said one manufacturer
We got $50 direct from the-factory. Two designs
Fourteen color combinations 3h lbs. of wool in each
robe which measures 60x80 in, with fringe.
Blues grays, browns green's mixtures
Street Floor, New Building
The New York herald., 1922-05-17
The Neu Shop
From, France
PRESENTS

PRESENTS
a distinctive collection
Of the new hats for
mourning which Paris
has created for the new
season.
The models are wide
ly varied, and suited to
different types and ages
and the different de-
grees of mourning.
crepe hats for deep
: mourning with wells;
crepe hats simply drap-
ed with folds of the ma
terial;
-Georgette crepe hats
with wells, or in more youth
full models trimmed with
ribbon or simple ornaments
of dull black;
silk hats in close tur-
bans, mushrooms or tri-
corne shapes.
Prices SIP to $50.
Second Floor, Old Building
The New York herald., 1922-05-17

by the use of pure colors.
$1.50 to $3.50 a yard.
Many Things
BELMAISON makes many
things from these-cushions
for painted cane furniture,
roller shades finished with
scallops and narrow fringes:
pleated lamp shades; and, of
course, covers for beds, sofas
and chairs.
1t prides itself on uphol-
stering the sofas and chairs
and then finishing them with
ruff1es--which is far more
trim and effective than the
usual badly-fitting crinkled
slip-covers.
Fifth Gallery, New Building
The New York herald., 1922-05-17
GLAZED CHINTZ

Lord Chesterfield Room
Curtains, chair covers, the
valances of the four poster
bed, even the lamp shade,
are of glazed chintz in the
clear red, greens and white
of the hibiscus pattern.
Sparkling gaiety and dig
nifty subtly combined in a
mans room!
Nea0 Chintzes from
England
A large collection of most
delightful patterns has ar
rived in time to be used in
decorating the summer home.
The designs, vivid and clear
cut or softly dulled, have an
exquisite quality only given
Evening journal., 1922-01-06
No INCREASE II
CITY FIRE RATE
Agents Deny Any Change
Since Readjustment in
Summer
BUSINESS MEN
INVESTIGATE

A report. circulated about the
city the past several days, that rates
of fire insurance had been raised
in face of the establishment of paid
fire department. was investigated
today by Charles II. Ten Weeges.
who was chairman of the committee
appointed by A. d. Warner, Jr.,
president of the Chamber OF Com
merce, last June. to inquire into the
insurance question.
Mr.. Ten Weeges conferred with a
number of leading fire insurance
agents of the city. all OF whom in
formed him that there had been no
changes whatever in the basic rates
fixed last summer. II is believed
that some policyholders. who paid
no attention to the increase made
in the summer. but whose policies
have lapsed with the old year, have
thought that another increase had
been put into effect.
Emphasis was laid by several OF
the insurance agents on the oppor-
tunity given by the National Board
Of Fire Underwriters to obtain lower
rates by eliminating dangerous fire
hazards.
Evening journal., 1922-01-06
NO AGREEMENT ON
REVENUE COLLECTOR

Senator L. Heisler Ball, Governor
william ID. Denney and Assistant
Postmaster General Harry II. Bill
any were Wilmington visitors yes
terday and IL was rumored they were
trying to reach a compromise on the
Federal revenue collectorship. So
far as could be learned. the Cover
nor did not confer with Senator Ball
and Mr.. Billany The latter two
conferred with some OF their friends
over the collectorship, but so far a.
could he learned nothing definite was
done. Recorder OF Deeds Darling
ton Finn today said he did not can-
fer with Senator Ball or Mr.. Bill
any. Although in political circles
il was reported a compromise that
would involve the appointment Of
Mr. Finn as revenue collector was
being considered.
Evening journal., 1922-01-06
0KUMA, FORMER
JAPAN PREMIER, DEAD

TOXIC Jan. e.-(United Pressl
-Viscount Shigenohu Okuma. form
or Premier OF Japan. died here to-
day.
The Viscount Okuma. who was
Prime Minister and foreign minister
during the war. was yesterday re-
ported to be suffering from seri-
Gus illness.
Marquis Okuma. "the grand old
man Of Japan" was one Of the most
distinguished of the island empire
from the period OF the restoration
until the present day. Twice pre-
mier OF Japan. Okumu was in Office
when the famous twenty one de-
mands" we're made upon China and
il was following the agitation which
resulted from those demands that his
ministry resigned He was sue
ceeded by Field Marshal Count
Terauchi
Marquis Okuma has long been
regarded as one Of the leading pro-
gressives OF Japan. Since his re-
tirement his time has been devoted
to writing on political subjects
Evening journal., 1922-01-06
CITY TO insure
FIRE HOUSES
Ordinance Also Will Include
All Properties Owned by
Council
BURNED GARBAGE
PLANT DISCUSSED

City Council last night, acting on
the reports OF the COMMITTEES on
Public Safety and Finance. gave its
approval to the plan as outlined by
the Department Of Public Safety for
the city insuring its FIRE houses by
setting apart certain sum OF money
yearly for that specific purpose.
paying therefrom any fire losses
that might occur When the matter
was talked over in committee OF the
whole. two weeks ago. attention was
called to the fact that this city has
only had two fires in the fire houses
during the past twenty-five years.
and as there is always some one on
duty in the fire houses. IL was
thought that the ely Nigh well afford
TO take the risk.
The annual report or the city
vaccine physicians. read before
Council shows that during the
period named, 1853 persons were
vacclnatcd IN this city
Councilman McNabb again called
attention Of Council to the fact that
the city has never collected the in
surance on the garbage plant that
was burned and asked what the
chairman Of the finance committee
proposed doing about IL. The ques-
tion led 20 many explanations and
arguments back and forth, which
was finally stopped by President
Ward when the matter had been
aired at some length, but not be-
fore Mr.. McNabb stated that he had
received communication from
Holmes Jones. on the subject. giving
the names Of all persons concerned.
Il was suggested that in that event,
Mr. McNahh might refer the matter
to Mr.. Jones for further information.
Mr., MCManus announced that an
ordinance is being prepared. author
izing the city to carry its own insur-
ance on an city properties. and that
Il will probably be presented at the
next session Of Council for first and
second readings.
Evening journal., 1922-01-06
WESTERN TIES
z MORE KNOTS
Continued From First Page.)

Continued From First Page.)
Watt sent sworn copy OF the
church law TO States Attorney War
burton. who acted on il and the
newspaper reports in ordering West
ron not TO perform any more mar
rlages in Cecil county until after the
Wilmington Methodist Conference
had passed on his case. Now Mr..
Warburton is reported as saying:
"tf Dr Watt wants action. why
doesn't he send me some record OF
the trial?" Or. Watt today said II
Mr.. Warburton desired the record
Of the Western trial he would send
him a sworn copy OF the transcript
and finding.
"If Mr.. Warhurton Is now quoted
correctly by the newspapers his
present attitude Is inconsistent with
his original attitude" DR.. Watt
added.
Or Watt today sent a letter 10 MT
Warburton concerning the Westren
case. but would not make II public
we arc asking that the dignity
Of our church be upheld" said DR.
Watt This man Western has
houted all law. both civil and
ecclesiastical Westerns papers are
no good They were vuated by the
action Of the church when they un-
frocked him." Or. Watt added.
Evening journal., 1922-01-06
WORK OF HOME
SOCIETY GROWS
Miss Wells Joins Field Staff
of Rev. William K.
Lord
TOTS MADE HAPPY
AT CHRISTMAS

Owing to the necessity OF increas-
ing the working force of the Della
ware Children's Home Society, due
TO broadening its field OF work, Miss
Charlotte c. Wells. has been added
to the staff Of the Rev. william Kay
Lord, superintendent Miss Wells.
for eleven years, was deaconess at
the Second Baptist Church, during
the pastorate of the Rev. j. w. Hol-
laway, D. ID. Her associations with
the children of the church and COM
munity has made her addition to the
working forces Of the society, a val
liable asset.
Miss Wells during the past week.
has been called upon to find homes
for two small girls. who were with
out proper home environments. One
Of these, three-year- tot. was
placed in the home OF a highly
respected and Christian family, re-
siding over Washington street bridge.
The other was sent to the home Of
a farmer. relatives of the first fam
lily. residing in the lower end of the
State
During the past twenty-five years,
under the direction of the Rev. Mr..
Lord. many chndless homes have
been frightened by the adoption Of
Children through the offices Of this
society
owing to the increase in the
amount of work and the necessary
addition Of more members Of the
active staff the society has been
compelled to appeal to les many
friends for continued contributions
Of larger amounts.
The organization is not operated
on sectarian lines, but all denomina-
tions have been benefited by its
offices. on Christmas eve, a young
man Of Polish descent who had
been placed in a home ip his early
life. visited the offices Of the So
ciety. Room sos. Ford Building, to
extend the Yuletide greetings to
Mr.. Lord. superintendent Lord was
out and the young man, though
greatly disappointed, said, Il love
Mr.. Lord, and shall always think Of
him as a father" This instance was
cited today by Miss Wells. in an
effort to show that all denominations
are given the greatest attention.
Where possible, the child, though
sent from the Juvenile courts, is
placed in families OF the faith in
which it has been raised.
Through the efforts Of this society
a wealthy childless home of this
city was frightened during Christ
mas week. when two little tots, aged
/ four and three years respectively,
were brought from a home down the
state, where poverty predominated,
Evening journal., 1922-01-06
FRESHMAN CLASS
HAS ASSEMBLY
Principal Coke Urges Close
Tie Between Students
And Ideals
THIRTEEN" CHECK
FOR LIBRARY DAY

Freshman assembly was held at
the High School this morning. This
is the first time this year that an
assembly has been entirely given
over to the freshman class. The
class officers and members Of the
Student Council were seated on the
platform. Some idea Of the size Of
tho freshman class may he gained
from the fact that every scat on the
main floor and part Of the balcony
was filled.
Principal Charles Coke said, in
addressing the students, that one OF
the big reasons for a high school
assembly was to bring about closer
tie between the student and tLe
ideals OF the high school There is
a tendency on the part Of the boys
and girls coming into high school to
be irresponsible. The smallest and
youngest member of the freshman
class. as well as the most reverend
senior, bears the burden Of uphold
ing the ideals Of the school.
we arc extremely anxious that
all the freshmen shall take upon
themselves the responsibilities that
accrue TO them as members Of the
Wilmington High School," said Mr..
Coke. 1T is only az the student gets
back OF the best things in school
with the volume Of his support that
the school can do its best for him.
Library Day" January 13. was
emphasized Principal Coke refer
rcd to the fact that the first check
received for this day was for $50 and
bore the number l3. He further said
that scarcely half hour in the day
passed that someone does not call
in and tell us something about our
Library Day"
The faculty meeting Wednesday af-
ternoon was in charge of Miss Cora
Pickett. head OF the Latin depart
ment. Miss Pickett prepared a pa
per on "The Lesson Assignment and
presented clearly the general aims OF
every properly assigned lesson. a
solution for the problem OF individ-
ual differences In the classes was sug
gested by Miss Pickett. who said that
the introduction at this point in the
recitation OF the project method
giving special and extra work for
those who would volunteer to dc
more than the regular assignment
would take care of the brighter pu.
pills and cause them to work to th'
full extent Of their ability.
Miss Prickett submitted severa
illustrative assignments, one n
geometry. one in latin. and one IL
science which were criticised by th'
faculty, and general discussion
followed.
Principal Coke brought Librar,
nay to the attention of the facult
and spoke most encouragingly o
+ the success Of his plan up to date
His announcement of a contribute
! Of s25 from the teachers OF O.. .
school was greeted with applause
Evening journal., 1922-01-06
OLD VACCINE
DRS. REELECTED
Attempt by Council to Name
Assistant Building In
spector Fails
REPUBLICANS
HADN'T CANDIDATE

BY strictly party vote OF to 4,
City Council last night elected tte
following vaccine physicians to serve
for a term OF one year:
First District-Dr Henry NJ. Will
lis.
second District-Dr. P. A. NJ. Ro-
With.
Third District-Dr. Henry NJ.
Fritz.
Foulk.
At Large-H. Clay Stevens.
All are Predictions
They were opposed by Drs. II. G..
Buckmaster. c. d. Leone. A. j.
Moore. A. j. Gross and Stanley
Szypkowski.
Immediately following the an
nouncement of this vote Councilman
McNabb moved that Council proceed
TO elect an assistant building inspec-
tor. which was not opposed, al
though il was evident that the Re
publican members were not ready
to nh that position. Councilman
Abrahams nominated "John Doe. Of
Councilman Henry nominated Jo-
scnh Mullen. When the vote was
counted there were found to be siN
blank ballots. one for John Doe
and four for Joseph Mullen.
An attempt was made to order an
other ballot. but as il was impos-
subject stood President Ward or
dered the clerk to onii the roll. The
vote stood three for another vote
with six opposed. thereupon Presi-
dent Ward declared the motion lost