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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-10
URGE REALTY DEAL
FOR CITY OFFICES
Purchase Of Mechanics Insti-
tutc Property at Sl50,000
Cost Recommended.
ADVISORY BOARD ACTS
Detailed Statement Will BE
Considered at Committee
Meeting Monday Night.
ADVISORY BOARD ACTS


\ recommendation that the city
purchase the Virginia Mechanics
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FOR use rs mnnicipal offices VII! he
made AT a meeting OF the Public
pu,ldi,.s pro,cr,iov md 1-,i,i,ios
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"cIooK' several thousand dollars
Will be expended in improving the
/ building and couippinr i, for use
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.ot inc CITY Hail.
y detailed statement as to the
proposed purchase has been prcpared
"'
"h!Ch Is composed OF Mayo: -.i"r''c'
chairman; Allen j. SaVillo. Director
OF Public Works: r. W. Tranord. Di-
:rector Of Public Utilities; Or. r. G.
Levy. Director OF Public Welfare. and
Colonel William NJ. Myers. Director
:of Public Safety.
Mayor Ainslic yesterday after
noon said the board had reached a
conclusion taNorinr the purchase Of
the property and that its repor, was
ready for presentation at the COM
mittee meeting tomorrow night. The
proposal has been before the com
mittee at a previous meeting. and
was recommended to Council for
adoption. but upon being recon-
United was referred TO the Mayors
ADVISORY Board for detailed state
men;.
Plans for Using RuiIdinr.
II is reported that the building will
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
COL. MILLER HAS NO
FEAR OF INQUIRY
speciai I o The Evening Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
WASHINGTON. May 27.-ColOne
Thomas W. Miller. alien Property
custodian. was in conference yester-
day with President Harding in ref
ereDce to certain coal mines under
his supervision in the middle west
that are now being affected by the
present coal strike.
Colonel Miller also discussed with
the President the proposed John
son-Woodruff resolution in the
House, under which an investigation
OF the War Department. the De-
partment OF Justice and the alien
property custodian is proposed
on leaving the White House. Col
onel Miller said that it was difficult
TO administer the affairs OF any
large office without making some
mistakes. and that he was open to
suggestions. but that "sniping in the
dark" did not scare him.
Colonel Miller said today that II
those who we're advocating the in
vestigation OF the alien property
custodian's office would take the
time and trouble to read his recent
report to the Senate It would save
asking many questions. and expense
to the Government.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
PINCH0T WINS IN
PENNA. BY 13,737

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. May 27.-
Clifford Pinehot. former State Fores-
ter defeated Attorney General Alter
for the Republican nomination for
Governor OF Pennsylvania at the re-
cent primary election by a majority
Of 1877. according to the complete
returns from every election district
in the State. the last Of the eight
missing districts having reported
carly today. The total vote was
Plnchot 514.476 and Alter 500.7S9.
The figures include official returns
from sixty Of the siXty-seven coun-
ties and the complete but unofficial
vote In the others.
In the Democratic contest for
Lieutenant Governor Robert r. Pat
tison, Jr.. son OF former Governor
OF the State, leads Charles ID. Nc
Avoy by 1S,,O47 in the ffty-6ve coun-
ties from which returns have been
received The vote in these counties
was Pattison 65.40S and McAvoy
47.361.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
HOPE TO SETTLE
TACNA-ARICA ROW

WASHINGTON. May % Omitted
Press) Definite formulas for set
Ting the Tacna-A africa dispute be-
tween Chile and Peru were dis
cussed for the first time at the meet
ing today OF the Chilean and Peru
Wan delegations.
In response to the demands in
South America and this country for
less secrecy surrounding the nego-
tiations. the delegations also agreed
that records OF the past secret pro-
ceedings between the two delegations
would be made public. This prob
ably will be done next week. and is
considered a victory for those de-
manding more "open diplomacy"
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
McC0RMICK-BAKER
WEDDING DEFERRED

PARIS. May 27 Omitted Press).-
The Mccormick Baker wedding has
been deferred again.
'Allister Mccormick announced to-
day that tho ceremony had been put
on until September.
Mary Landon Baker. his iancee.
who left him waiting at the
church" In Chicago and asked for
several other postpopements in the
nuptials, will 90 20 London May 30,
according 20 Mccormick.
Il will follow her ten days later, ."
he said.
Everything is all right. This will
be better for US"
Mccormick followed Miss Baker
10 Europe. after one OF the numer-
Gus postponemeDts In the United
States. For some time after his ar
rival In Paris. II was rumored that
Miss Baker would request another
delay, but both OF them denied II
and declared they would be married
at once.
Wedding arrangements were ten
tatively made.
Mccormick, who has followed his
hahcee from town 10 town and made
arrangements for the ceremony
from time to tine. did not appear to
be downcast. He asserted the en-
gagement had not been broken. that
they loved each other and that they
expected TO be married next Sep-
tember sure.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
WORLD FLYER ON
WAY NOW TO LYONS

PARIS. May 27. Omitted Press)-
Major w. 7. Blake in a deHavilsnd
-" today resumed his flight around
the world.
He hoped on from Lebourge,
and headed for Lyons, the next
stop.
Blake's route Is via Rome.
Athens, Crete. Alexandria, Bagdad.
Bazra, Carachi. Delhi, Calcutta.
Saigon, Hong Kong, thence 70
Japan, to Siberia. and across the
Pacific following the Aleutian Is
land, to Vancouver. He plans to fiy
across North America and jump
the Atlantic to London. his start
Ing place
He will fly his de Haviland 80"
TO Calcutta, where he will change
70 an F-3 flying boat. Blake Is ac-
companied by Captain Mcmillan,
his mechanic and relief pilot.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
PENNSY WORKERS
PICK REPRESENTATIVES

Results OF the recent elections OF
employe representatives in the East
ern Region OF the Pennsylvania Sys-
tenn were announced today. These
elections, the second to be held un-
der the Pennsylvania System plan
OF employe representation. were
held In accordance with bylaws for
mulated by the employees themselves
governing such elections. They were
to hll vacancies and the place OF
those whose terms OF office expires
this year. Approximately IS. 600 en-
ployes In the clerical and misce.-
laneous forces OF the Eastern Region
were concerned in the elections
For the 70 offices open for en-
ploye representatives on the various
divisions in the region. 100 cand
dates were nominated. The numbc,
OF candidates for each office var, A
from one to seven. the successful
candidates receiving. in each case. a
majority or plurality OF the cast.
In accordance with the Bylaws
majority or plurality OF the votes
formulated by the clerical and mis-
cellaneous forces associations, the
divisional. general divisional and
regional committees will now reor-
ganize and will choose the employe
representatives on the regional join.
committees. TO which all contro-
versial matters that cannot be settled
locally are referred.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
CHILD'S COLLAR BONE
BROKEN BY BICYCLIST

Little Marion Stafford, 5-year-old
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs Frank ].
Stafford. 913 West Sixth street. was
struck by a bicycle at Sixth and
Jackson streets. last night. while
crossing the street. suffered a broken
collar bone and cuts about the head.
The accident was witnessed by Mr..
Stafford who picked up his daughter
and ran with her to the Physicians
and Surgeons Hospital, at Eighth
and Adams streets, where she is now
under treatment.
Mr. Stafford this morning said the
bicycle was ridden by George Glib
son. 1912 Reed street. and that as
the street was dark and no light was
carried on the wheel. II was impos-
sible for the child to see the bicycle
coming.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
MATHILDE AND
SWISS CHUM PART

CHICAGO. May p. Omitted
Press)-Mathilde Mccormick. IL
year-old fiance Of Max Oser. parted
company today with Julia Mangold
close friend Of the Swiss riding
master.
Miss Mangold and Mathllde have
been inseparable companions since
the granddaughter OF John D.
Rockefeller returned TO America
from Zurich last Autumn TO obtain
the consent Of her family 10 her
marriage 10 oser. Miss Mangold was
formerly a bookkeeper in employ OF
the Swiss stable man.
She left for New York today.
planning 10 return TO her home in
Switzerland alone. Previously she
and Miss Mccormick had planned
TO go back together for the we'd
ding.
Parting OF the two girls gave
additional impetus TO reports that
Miss McCormick's wedding 10 Oser
would be long deferred. II was or
iginally planned for June.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
ONLY FINE FOR
STEAM FILTERS

NEW YORK May p. Omitted
Press. John T. Hettrlck. famous
author OF the code OF practice for
steamfitters. plumbers and stone cut
ters. was. with three others. SEN
fenced by Justice Corde 3. Alverson.
in Supreme Court today. to pay $500
fine or serve six months in the work
house
The specific charge was violation
of the Donnelly antitrust law.
The two others were Charles G
Witherspoon. president of Boke :
Smith and Company, Inc, steam fit
ters and contractor; Martin McCue
labor leader. and John y. Imhoss
labor leader.
Hettrick is now on parole, sem
fenced to an indefinite term Of one
10 three years on a similar charge.
This case is now under appeal.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
DUP0NTS GET COAL,
NITRATE SUPPLIES

The first cargo OF nitrate OF soda
from Chilean ports since the war
has arrived on the American steamer
Orcus and is being unloaded at
Thompson's Point for the r. /. du-
Pont de Nemours and Company. II
consists OF 20.355 bags
The dupont company also has
bought 1916 tons Of bituminous coal
which was in the hold OF the four
masted schooner Esther K, when
the latter was recently sold by p. +.
Martin. tugboat owner, OF Philadel-
phia, TO Edward NJ. Lawrence OF
Rockland, Me.
This coal, which was included In
the terms OF the vessels sale. has
been taken on three barges TO the
Schuylkill river pier OF the Harri-
son Chemical plant, Philadelphia,
now owned and operated by the du-
Points. sale OF the coal was nego-
tiated through the ship brokerage
firm OF T. II. Warren and Company.
32S Chestnut street, Philadelphia
agents for the Lawrence fleet Of
coastwise schooners.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
CARAWAY SAYS
HE is SHAD0WED

WASHINGTON. May 27 Omitted
Press).-In support OF his charge
that Attorney General Daugherty is
shadowing members OF Congress
who criticize him. Senator Caraway.
today read to the Senate a telegram
advising him that Daugherty is hav-
ing him looked up" in Arkansas.
The telegram. signed J. II. Ander-
son. and sent from Little Rock, Ark.
stated that a man named Mathews,
representing himself as an agent OF
the Attorney-General. has been max
ing inquiries about Caraway In Little
Rock. Hot Springs and elsewhere in
Arkansas
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
Crime Ware Breaks Out
in MOscOW SOUiet Capital

plenty more waiting in Jail. The
police get them, somehow, from
somewhere. Perhaps the crowd
now being tried represents an accu-
mutation Of several months. sud
denly produced en- masse and put
through as a big object lesson.
Also, the manner OF execution has
been changed Prisoners are no
longer stood up against a wall before
a squad. They are shot singly. their
eXecutioner discharging a revolver
into the back Of their heads as the
two walk down the corridor in the
Cheka, known as the death corri-
DOR
A prisoner never knows exactly
when he is TO make his last walk. A
guard appears at his cell door and
summons him to pass before him. It
may be an ordinary transfer to an
other cell. 1t may be death.
The Bolshevik authorities say they
consider this method more humane.
particularly in the case of political
prisoners. who in the past have sell
dom even been informed of their
sentence to death. the entire trial
being conducted in secret in the
Cheka and the verdict not being
published.
In the case Of bandits. however
the trials now in progress are open
and the sentences formally announc-
ed. being fulfilled within "a or 4s
hours.
Since the abolition OF the Cheka
nearly two months ago. trials OF po-
l!tical prisoners should also theoreti-
cally he in the open. Thus rar.
however. no public trials have taken
nfara
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
LIBERALS URGE
REDS RECOGNITION

WASHINGTON. May 81 Omitted
Press)-A campaign TO create pub
lie sentiment favoring recognition by
the United States OF Russia's Soviet
government is being organized by a
group OF liberals representing labor
and other organizations.
They plan to make Washington
their headquarters and have sought
the cooperation OF Senator Borah
Idaho, in informing the American
public about Russia.
a score OF organizations are to b.
represented, Il is understood in a
national body 10 be formed with
Russian recognition as its aim. They
include men and women in labor
groups not affiliated with the Amer
lean Federation OF Labor, civic or
ganizations and the like. A delega-
ton has already called on Borah.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
COURT BALKS
REALTY SALE
Transfer Made Before
$4,000 Note Is Paid,
Bank Alleges
INJUNCTION
is ASKED FOR

In the case Of the Central National
Bank Of Wilmington against Bron-
islaw Lewandowski. his wife, Jo-
sephine Lewandowski and Frances
f. Sterling. a bill Ito set aside a
fraudulent conveyance" Chancellor
Wolcott yesterday afternoon issued
a rule directed to the defendants
TO appear before him at 1880 o'clock.
Wednesday. June T. standard time,
10 show cause why he should not
grant a preliminary injunction re-
straining them from transferring,
mortgaging. or otherwise cucumber
ing or disposing Of four parcels, OF
real estate.
The Chancellor also ordered that
writ issue restraining them from
in any manner encumbering the
property pending hearing and until
after further notice.
The case involves a promissory
note given by John s. Bogucki for
$4,000, on which Lewandowski and
Wladyslaw Boreckl were the en-
dorsers. Sylvester ID. Townsend. Jr.,
and Clarence A. Switzerland are So
hcitors for the complainant.
The bill sets forth that about April
g. 1921, the complainant loaned Bo-
Sucki $4,000 on a promissory note
payable in three months. The note.
which was endorsed by Lewandow-
ski and Borecki, was not paid when
due but was renewed from time to
time. the renewals falling due Feb
ruary Z. 1922, by which time il had |
been reduced TO s2,65O. according 10 |
the bill.
The note. the bill states. was not
paid at that time. and another |
promissory note. dated March "a.
1922. and payable in sixty days, was
accepted from Bogucki for $3.50. |
with the same endorsers.
Subsequently. II came to the /
knowledge of the complainant that
on February p. 1922. four parcels |
OF land were conveyed by Lewan-
dowski to Frances f. Sterling. and |
that on the same date the latter con- |
Ncyed two Of the parcels to Mrs. /
LeWandowski in. fee and the other 4
two 10 Mr.. and Mrs. Lewandowski /
in an estate by the entirety. accord
ing to the bill. In the three trans
actions. the bill sets forth. the CON
sideratiOn was 81.
The entire procedure OF convey
ance constituted a fraud upon the
and all other creditors
NJ the defendants. the bin alleges
The complainant learned OF these
transactions in April. 1922. the bill
states and then had judgment en-
tered against the two endorsers
Later il was learned that Lewan-
iowski and Borecki had conveyed
an their real estate. Bogucki. the
bin states. was hopelessly bank
-upt.
The complainant states that It has
'een informed that Lewandowski is
now en1eavorinG TO dispose OF his
property.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
TO SELL co. EFFECTS

Upon petition OF John J. satterth-
waite, receiver of the Kismensi Bev-
erage Company. Chancellor Wolcott
yesterday afternoon granted an
order authorizing him TO sell at pub
lie auction the real and personal
property OF the company, with the
exception OF book accounts and debts
due the company, at public auction
on the premises Of the company in
Christlana hundred. The Chancellor
directed that return be made ten
days after the sale.
In his petition, Mr.. Satterthwaite
stated that the property Of the com
pany is not producing any income
and that II is for the best interests
Of the company that the property be
sold.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
HAGUE CONFERENCE
STILL In BALANCE

PARIS. May 27. CUnited Press).
Fate OF The Hague Conference
again hung In the balance today as
the French government debated
whether to send representatives.
II France fails to attend. it is be-
lieved here the conference probably
will not be held.
II was semi officially stated the
government was undecided as to
whether to participate. The Cham
ber Of Deputies and the Senate will
be consulted and a decision an
nounced after the debate on French
foreign policy has been closed.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
FIRE SUIT GOES OVER

Trial Of the five suits of the Rach-
lin Clothing Shop. Inc, for an ag-
gregate of $4,000 from five insur-
ance companies. which was started
in Superior Court on Thursday. was
adjourned until next Wednesday by
Judges Rice and Rodney yesterday
afternoon. The plaintiff has not yet
concluded his side.
The suits grow out OF a fire a. a
clothing and shoe store of the plain
tiff at Dover last August.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27

and / have taken it. / feel so well
and strong and can do every bit of
my work and not pain in my back
now. / recommend your medicine
and you can use this letter as testi-
monial." - Mrs. Phil. MAsER, sol
Winslow St., st. Paul, MINI.
Just another case where a woman
found relief by taking Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. Many
times these tired, worn-out feelings
and pains about the body are from
troubles many women have. The Veg
etable Compound is especially adapt
ed for just this condition, The good
results are noted by the disagreeable
symptoms passing away one after
another.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound is Woman's Medicine for
Women's Ailments. Always reliable.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
MISS CULBERSON
ON BATTLEFTELDS

PARIS. May 27.-CUnited Press,.
II am trying TO forget" Ma.y
Culberson, daughter Of Senator Gull
berson. said today when asked
about her broken romance with
Alex Robertson.
However. she departed on a tour
of the battlehelds during which sha
Will view the scenes OF Robertson =
exploits when he was In the British
Army.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
NAMED TO CONSIDER
CATTLE EXHIBITION

Frederick II. Gawthrop, president
OF the Chamber OF Commerce. has
named Ezekiel Cooper. Charles c.
Kurtz and Horace p. Warrington to
represent the chamber at a lunch
con next Thursday when plans for
bringing the annual exhibition of the
National Hereford Cattle Association
to Wilmington will be discussed.
The project is sponsored by the
Delaware State Fair Association.
which has requested the Chamber
of Commerce. the Rotary. Kiwanis
and Lions clubs to appoint repre-
sentatives to confer on it. The ex-
hibition will be held next Novem-
Der.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
DRAGGED BY RUNAWAY HORSE

A horse attached TO a wagon own
ed by the American Laundry COM
pany. left standing at Sixth ana
orange streets. this morning, be-
came frightened and ran away.
James J. Carr. 205 Tatnall street
stopped the animal. Mr. Carr was
knocked down and dragged a short
distance, receiving injuries 20 his
side.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
AUTOS COLLIDE.

An automobile truck owned by
Walter II. Hartlove. Third and
French streets. operated by Harry
Hopkins. an employe. collided az
Eighth and Market streets yester-
day afternoon. with an automobile
truck owned and operated by Joseph
W. Dean. SOC Orange street. The
only damage done was to the Hart
love truck.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
CLOSE RBCEIvERsHIp

Affairs OF the Business and Pro-
fessionai Women's Tea Room, which
went into the hands OF a receiver
some time ago. were closed yester-
day afternoon when Helen S. Gar
rett' receiver. made her final re-
port and account. showing the dis
tribution Of the funds in her hands.
and was discharged by Chancellor
Wolcott.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
FORMER POLICE
SERGEANT STRICKEN

Former Police Sergeant George
Lyons. 65 years. sos Taylor street
suffered a stroke OF paralysis yes
terday afternoon and his condition
Is regarded as serious.
Mr.. Lyons became a member or
the police department on December
6. 1892 and retired four years ago.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
REPORT SOVIET
In MONGOLIA

PEKING. China. May 27 Omitted
Press)-A Soviet government, said
to be under the dictation OF military
leaders from Moscow. has been set
up in Mongolia, according to advices
reaching here.
Foreign property with Mongolia
has been ordered confiscated, these
advices said.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
SENATOR BALL
FAVORS DUPONT
CONTINUED From First Page.)

(Contlnued from FIRST fage)
date for the short and long terms.
II want TO say the Republican
party Is a harmonious party" said
Senator Ball in the course OF a
speech. Il do not think there will
he any contest for Senator at the
State convention.
When Delaware has such a man
as Senator T. Coleman dupont who
is willing to make personal sacri-
fees 10 serve his country. I say there
should be no contest in any district
and hope you will elect delegates
who will vote for him in the conven-
ton"
The meeting was called to pre-
pare a list OF recommendation for
rural registration officers to be sub
mitted to Governor Denney.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
MARKET ARRANGEMENTS

The sixth street flower market
viii be open all day Monday and un-
III noon. Tuesday. The farmers
wholesale market. situated between
second and Fourth streets on King
street. will be open during the usual
time. The retail market between
Third and Fourth streets on King
street will be open on Tuesday morn
ing instead OF on Tuesday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
STEAL BOYS RADIO
SET FROM HOUSE

A thief yesterday entered the
house SO11a West street and.stole a
radio set belonging to Philip Cohen,
a newsboy, who resides there. Young
Cohen had saved his pennies to buy
the radio set, for which he had paid
$40. Nothing else was stolen from
the house.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
ENGINEERS MEET ToNIGHr.

At a meeting OF the National As
sociation OF Stationary Engineers to
be held at 7.3O O'Clock this evening
in Eden Hall. Past National Presi-
dent william ]. Reynolds and John
J. Callahan OF New York city, will
speak on the welfare OF the associa-
tion
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
no pECoRATE Papa GRAVE.

Chief Lutz and a delegation OF
firemen on Tuesday morning Will
visit the grave OF Edward Papa,
the fireman who died recently as the
result OF injuries received during a
fire, and dec0ate the grave with
flowers. contribution OF the Bureau
OF Fires.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
TAKE MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Magistrate Broman has Issued the
following marriage licenses:
Nolan W. Beher. s14 Vandever
avenue, to Frances McVeigh, SIS
East Eighth street.
Charles r. Krumm. sol Pfnnsyl-
vania avenue, to Bessie r. Green,
612 East Seventh street.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
pIsMss NEGRoEs. wARNED.

with the warning 70 stay away
from other persons property Robert
Camille and Robert Henderson,
Negroes. charged with trespassing
on the property OF Comfy Brothers
we're dismissed by Deputy Judge
Lynn in Municipal Court this morn
I ing. Camille said his home Il In
Smyrna and the other Negro said he
comes from Virginia
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
SEN. DUPONT IN WASHINGTON

II was reported today that United
States Senator T. Coleman dupont
might come to Wilmington late this
afternoon and remain in town over
the weekend At his Offices in the
DUPONT Building IL was said that the
Senator had decided to remain in
Washington.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
TWENTY-FIVE MILLION
CAPITAL FOR COMPANY

Special to The Evening Journal.
DOVER. Del. May PA char
ter was issued today to d. c.. Derry.
Inc, TO manufacture all kinds OF
wool. silk, etc. capital s25. 700.
The incorporation are Claude Koss,
Frederick ID. w. Soaring and J. w.
Perkins. OF New York.
Evening journal., 1922-05-27
WOMAN PLUNGEs DOWNSTAIRS

Mrs. Mary Gallagher, 5s years,
tell downstairs at her home. $40
Madison street. yesterday and was
severely bruised. She was removed
to the Homeopathic Hospital IN the
police ambulance