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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
KoLoPUs UNDER PEACE BOND.
Wife and DauThter Narrate Unusual
Tale Of Cruelty TO Court.

Charged with making threats of
bodily harm towards his wife. and
with cruelty towards his four children
Adam Kolopus. of Iron Hill. was placed
under $500 peace bond in City Court
this morning. His wife testified that
Adam had threatened her life, and
that she was afraid Of him. She also
said that she was forced to work to
support the family. Two years ago,
she says. he stuffed fertilizer in their
15-year-old daughters mouth when he
was angry with her. He always
practices cruelty on the children. she
says. A daughter, Tessie. l5-years,
euhstantiated her mothers testimony.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
NORMAN PETTYj0HN, 10,
LITERALLY BOILED ALIVE

Special Dispatch 30 Every Evening.
Ellendale, Aug. 5---Normsn Petty
John, 10 years old. son of Mr.. and Mrs
George Pettyiohn of Glendale. was
literally boiled alive yesterday after
noon. when he fell into vat of boil
ing water. at the plant Of the Ellen
dale Basket Co.
The little fellow had been playing
on a pile Of sawdust near the vat.
which Is used to soak logs before they
are cut into basket slaves. and Is
three feet deep. Suddenly no lost his
balance and rolled over into the
seething water. He went down twice
before he was discovered and rescued.
He was hurried to the Marshall Hospi-
tai. at Milford. and lived about five
hours after the accident,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
KIDNAPPING OF N0N-UNIONIST
LAID TO RAIL STRIKERS

Raleigh, N. c.. Aug. 5.--with the
identity Of some of the 25 masked
men who kidnapped and severely
beat five Seaboard Air Line employees
and one railroad guard at Manly, late
yesterday, said TO have been already
established, the county authorities
We're pressing their investigation of
the disorder today with arrests believ-
ed to be imminent.
Selling the men while they were at
work on a disabled locomotive which
they had been sent here 10 bring in,
the kidnappers. who arrived in eight
automobiles. carried them two miles
and beat each Of them severely, one.
It is believed. fatally.
Sheriff Blue said some OF tho kid
nappers. whose identity was known
We're striking shopmen of the Sea-
board shops at Hamlet.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
PARDON FOR N|ELDS
IS STILL MISSING
Governor Evidently Has Not
Acted on the Recommended
ton of Board of Pardons.

James r. Nields. whose pardon was
unanimously recommended by the
Board of Pardons at their meeting
Thursday. is still in the workhouse.
as his pardon, as far as Is known.
has not been signed by Governor
Denuey who has been absent from
Dover.
Governor Denney has been at Re
hohoth, but could not he reached at
that place today. He left Rehoboth
yesterday on a fishing trip off Lewes.
Secretary of State Benson, who was
located in this city today said that
he had not seen the governor since
last Wednesday. He added that he
knew nothing Of the pardon other
than II had been unanimously recon-
mended by the Board OF Pardone.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
Garbage Complaints Dwindle.

There has been a falling of in the
number of complaints filed with the
Board of Health relative to the non
collection of carriage but there are etill
many that come in daily. Health Off
oials today called attention to the
fact that many complaints are from
people just returning home after a
prolonged absence. IT was eaid these
people should report their return TO
the health board and It will be report
ed to the collector. Calls at such houces
by the collectors have been suspended
when the men knew there was no ono
home and not knowing of their re-
turn they may have failed to stop at
such places.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
CIszlewsH Resented Being Disturbed.

Alleged to have gotten disorderly
when Joseph Tushinski, of 200 Lam
caster avenue. put him out of hts
saloon last night and to have broken
the windows Of his place with a milk
bottle. Teoder Clsziewski was fined $40
in City Court this morning on a
charge Of disorderly conduct. Tus-
hinski said Clsziewski had been asleep
over table all evening, and became
enraged when he put him out at quit
ting time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
Stanley Cross Dismissed.

The charge Of breach of the peace
against Stanley Cross. of 905 Brown
street, was dismissed in City Court
this morning when it was shown
that the warrant for his arrest was
sworn out against the consent of his
wife, who was the prosecuting wit
ness. The charges We're placed by
Crose's mother-in-law after a slight
family difference.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
SOLDIERS GUARD NEGROES.
North Carolina Authorities Take Pre-
cautions Against Lynchlngs.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Raleigh. y. c.. Aug. "a detach-
ment of As men from two companies Of
The North Carolina National Guard in
cluding 90 machine gunners, still stood
guard early today at the state prison
here where three negroes are held fol-
lowing their arrest in connection with
the shooting yesterday morning of f.
F. Ketchen. Of Miami. Fla, and an
attack on his wife near Southern
Pines, y. c.
Since the troops were ordered out as
precautionary measure last night.
however, there had been no threaten
ing move toward the prison by any
element in the crowd OF several hun
dred men who waited outside prison
gates. most of them in the automobiles
in which they came through the night
hours
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
PHILA. PRODUCE-CLOSING.

Philadelphia. Aug. 81 Closing
prices: Wheat. lower; No. 2, red
winter 1.191a@1.22A; do. garlicky.
1.09@112.
Bran, lower; winter bran, in 100
pound sacks. 2350@24O0; spring.
21.50@2250.
Dressed poultry, dull; broiling chick
ems. lower; nearby broilers. 92@34;
western do, 30@32.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
sgsQUI GETS UNDER WAY.
Colonel D'Olier Accepts Presidency of
Philadelphia Celebration.
ny AaanrIa ted Press 10 T,Yarv Evanin1

Philadelphia. Aug. 5.--A financial
program for the squiJCentennisl ex-
hibition will he laid before Col. Frank
lin DOlier. now president OF the ex-
tihition association, on his return to
Philadelphia next week from his va
cation.
1t wss expected tho program would
be along the lines similar to those
mapped out in the early days Of the
association. but which have never been
brought TO completion.
Reports from jefferson. N. H.. where
Col Dolce ls staying. indicated that
he had accepted the presidency, but
with the understanding that he was
not to devote his full time to the pro-
iect. nor TO assume the entire re-
eponslbility Of making Philadelphia
ready for the fair planned for 1925.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
FRANCE ACTS ON BERLIN.
Inaugurates Penalties for War
Debts; Military Action Not
Anticipated.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Paris, Aug. 5.--The French govern
ent today ordered into effect the pen
alties against Germany for failure 10
ray In full the instruments Of pre-war
debts 10 French citizens
The penalties concern German prop
critics sequestered In France. Certain
payments that were being made TO
Germans on account Of war losses are
suspended In ,Alsace and Lorraine as
are also the indemnities under the
arbitration agreements reached be-
tween France and Germany in August
and September 1921.
No military action is involved
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
Assault Cases Continued.

The cases Of George Logan, Of 10
East Twenty-ninth street. charged
with threatening bodily harm to David
Farrow, of Holiday Terrace, and
James H. Pinder. charged with assault
and battery by James B. Stevenson.
of 4os Head street, were continued
until Monday by Judge Lynn in City
Court at the request Of Robert G..
Hsrman. attorney for the two defen-
dants. Both cases are the result OF
differences over the present railroad
strike.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
Health Officials Notified of Meeting.

Notices have been sent to members
of the Board Of Health that they are
requested 70 confer with City Council
Monday night at which time they will
he questioned relative 10 the COM
plants made against the Wilmington
Ice Co.'s plant at Fifth and Harrison
streets and why the health depart
ment' has failed to enforce its order de
claring the plant a nuisance and di-
recting that 1t be ahated. DR. c. NJ.
Handy is in Rehoboth but 1t is ex-
pected he will come TO Wilmington for
this meeting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
WARD HE1p\SN HEAVY BAIL.
He Il Alleged to Have Assaulted and
Attempted to Rob NJ. A. Putgel.

Alleged to have assaulted NJ. Anton
puieel. Of near Stanton. with the in
tent 10 commit robbery, Leon Ward
was held In $4,000 bail for a hearing
next Tuesday morning at II o'clock by
Magistrate Gluckman yesterday after
noon. Bail was furnished by w.
Truxton Boyce and Harry Boulden.
According TO Puigel, Ward was one
Of two men who waylaid him near
Stanton Saturday night. After knock
ing him down they started 10 rifle his
pockets, but were frightened away.
The plaintiff says he is positive Of his
Identification Of Ward.
Ward was taken into custody by
State Detective John Moore.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
TTALY's RIOTS ENDED.
Associated Press to Ever Evening.

BY Associated Press to Ever Evening.
Rome. Aug. 5.--It was officially an
nounced In Rome today that complete
calm had been restored in Milan,
Genoa and Ancona. where violent
fighting took place yesterday and last
night between Fascist and Com
munists.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
Socialists READY FOR DEATH.
Refuse 10 Express Future Attitude
Towards Soviet at Moscow Trial.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Moscow. Aug. 5.-A surprise wes
sprung at the trial Of the 81 Social
Revoluuonists on charges of treason
when the chairman of the revolution
ary tribunal. NJ. Piatikoff, asked the
defendants to give the court an in
tlmatiou in their final pleas Of what
their attitude toward the Soviets
would he in the event they were hber-
ated.
The majority Of the first group OF
prisoners ignored the chairmsn's re-
quest, declaring they would uphold to
the end the party principles In the
struggle for which they had spent
virtually their whole lives.
None Of the accused asked foe mercy
and one expressed readiness to go 10
death
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
MARINES OFF FOR BRAZIL
18s Picked Men of Corps to Represent
L. =. at Big Exposition.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Philadelphia. Aug. 5.-The flower Of
the United States Marine Corps ga
thered from various posts and stations.
boarded the L. S. s. Antares today to
sail for Rio de Janerio where they
will represent the United States at the
Brazilian Centennial Exposition. Every
marine IN the contingent. which num-
bers 161 men and seven officers. stands
at least Ave feet. eleven inches high.
A. Z. +. In France.
and has an overseas record with the
They were formally inspected yes
terday on the navy yard parade
ground by General John A. Lejeune.
commandant OF the marine corps.
Major Randolph Coyle is in COM
mand. and with the outfit is the band
Of the famous Sixth Regiment At
Norfolk the men will be transferred to
the L. S. S. Nevada. which will take
them 20 the South American port.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
Goes to jail for Non.SuppOrt.

Thomas Rodgers. colored, arraigned
in City Court this morning on a charge
of neglecting TO pay the courts order
for the support Of his children, was
sentenced to nine months in prison.
Rodgers, who is s2s7.50 behind in his
payments. claimed his wife spent her
money for someone other than his
children and refused to pay her the
order.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
SPINkEN CASE AUG. IL.
Accused of Selling Liquor nj the Her.
bert House I'm South Wilmington.

The case Of Fred Spinken, charged
in City Court this morning with sell
ing intoxicating liquor, was continued
until August II at the request Of VIII
bur L. Adams his attorney.
spinken was arrested by city detec-
tives yesterday afternoon in a raid on
the Herbert House. Hesld street and
Chrietiana avenue. of which he is the
reported proprietor, A quantity Of sup
posed liquor was taken by the police
Detectives Mcdaniel, Virden. Reilly
and Mahoney conducted the caid.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
PENNSY SHOPMEN BACK.
Road Officials Say There Are
8,318 More Men at Work
Than on July S.
BY Associated rress to Every Evening.

Philadelphia. Aug. b.--The Penn
sylvanla Railroad In a statement today
declared that the number of shop
men at work yesterday had increased
s.31S over the number who reported
for work on July s. There were 46eo5
men at work yesterday as compared
with the normal force of 6o.157. the
company announced.
The greatest single days improve
ment in the number Of men actually
at work was recorded this morning"
said the statement I'm the "a hours
period just ended total Of 5s7 men
has been added to the working forces"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
Support Order Reduced.

Judge Lynn in City Court this morn.
ing granted the request of Max Chavir
OF s15 Lancastec avenue. for reduc.
tion in the support ordeNfor the mans
wife. ordering him 10 pay IS a week
instead Of $50. as directed earlier ir
the week. However, the court said ht
would have TO pay the household ex.
peases.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
SAY REED Is WINNER.
Politicians Agree Incumbent
viii Have Small Majority
Over Long.
BY Associated Press TO livery Evening.

st. Louis, Aug. 5.--Politicians today
agreed that United States Senator
Reed had won the Senatorial nomina-
tion over Breckenridge Long, third
a assistant Secretary of State during
the Wilson administration. his ma
Jority In Tuesdays ELECTION being tho
only matter of doubt.
Sixty eight precincts were missing
late last night, with Senator Reed In
the lead by 5,e5T votes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
LEONARD READY FOR GO.
Hammer Mnst Score Knockout IN win
Title This Evening az Michigan City.

BY Nssociefed PresH % livery tVsntng.
Michigan City. Ind. Aug. 5.-This
little city nesting in the dunes along
the shores Of Lake Michigan today
was on the boxing map for the second
time within month. Benny Leonard,
worlds lightweight champion. win de-
fend his title in a 10-round. node
cision bout. this evening against Ever
Hammer q rugged, aggressive Chicsg
lightweight. They will mest st catch
weights. and to take the cha mpionship.
Hammer must score knockout or he
fouled by Leonard. A month ago. in
the same ring, Leonard scored a tech
nical knockout over Rocky Kansas Of
Buffalo. n. Y.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
4 COAL SHORTAGE SERIOUS.
Health Oficials Concerned Over Sup
ply for Jucinerating Plant.

The coal strike and growing diff
culties in the way of getting fuel are
causing the health officials of this
city some concern because of the
amount they have to have to keep the
incinerator going. This is the peak
OF the season 30 far as the amount Of
garbage collection is concerned and the
disposal plant has to be kept working
ell the time to take care Of the cpl
1.ctions. ID
At present there is about a two
weeks supply on hand at the crenla-
tory and a carload is en- route, but
shipments are delayed and It is not
known just when delivery will be
made. In the event the c6al supply is
shut of the garbage disposal problem
would be a serious one just at this
time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
OBITUARY.
John Viola.

John Viola, 25 years old, son of
Frank and Frances Villa, died yester-
day at his home, 1913 West Ninth
street. The funeral will be held Mon
day morning. with solemn requiem
mass at St Thomas Church at 9
O'Clock, and internent in Cathedral
Cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
Baseball Row at Laurel.

Special Dispatch TO Every Evening.
Laurel, Aug. 5.-A move was made
here today which indicated an effort
10 change the manage nlent Of the
baseball team, but without result.
Litigation is hinted at.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
TYPHOON KILLS 5000 CHINESE.
Great Property Loss Also Is Reported
mt Swatow by Tuesdays Storm.

Hong Kong. Aug. 5.--Full reports Of
the disastrous typhoon which swept
Swatow. 250 miles north Of here. with
estimated loes of 5000 lives and great
property damage August 2. were
awaited here today.
Foreign warehouses were demolished
by the storm and their contents lost
or extensively damaged
Two British steamers were swept
ashore and their cargoes will be loot
for pirates before they can be sal
vaged.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
lands FOR EXCHANGE SHIFT,
fayors Date For Transferring Play.
ers be Fixed at July 1.

BY Associated Press to Ever Evening.
st. Louis. Aug. 5.-F. w. Vesper.
president of the ST. Louis Chamber OF
Commerce today received letter from
Baseball Commissioner X. NJ. Lands
in which the supreme arbitrator of
baseball said he would suggest at the
next joint meeting Of the American
and National Leagues that the date
for hter-club exchanging of players
shall be July l instead of August /,
as now in effect.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
Walking Restaurant Arrested.

George Dohson, colored. was arrest
ed at noon today by Traffic Officer
Palmer on a charge Of larceny. Dob
son, who is an employe Of the Eureka
restaurant. when taken to the police
station, was found to have pork chops,
steaks and eggs concealed on his per-
son,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
Yearick Released, Then Arrested.

Released from the workhouse this
morning after serving nine months
for embezzlement, Leon Yearick was
Immediately rearrested and turned
over to the Philadelphia authorities,
who wanted him for non-support.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Magistrate Gluckman has issued the
following marriage licenses: William
Henry Frazier. of 519 West Third
street. and Barbara Ellen Chandler
Bloomington. Ind. Harry Tasker,
Newport, Del, and Dolly May Hick-
man, Twenty-fifth and Market streets.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
Two ADULTS OF County Books.

While Edwin c. Huber is making a
special audit of the finances of New
Castle county, David Hillegas and Ed
ward Hobbs are making the regular
audit
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
VIM. Hooper Hurt at Todd's Cut.

William Hooper, employed at Todds
Cut. sustained badly lacerated knee
this morning. He refused to be taken
10 a hospital and was given first aid
treatment at the shop,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
PERSONAL.

Former City Detective Francis
Green is visiting Wilmington.
Miss Marie Padley, stenographer for
the County Board of Assessment, will
spend her vacation at Atlantic City,
u. J.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
Magistrate Black Withholds Decision.

Decision in the case Of William J.
Garfinkle. 215 King street, against
Louis Brickner for the sum OF s43, was
reserved by Magistrate Black after
a lengthy hearing yesterday The ma
gistrate will hand down hie verdict the
FIRST of next week.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
Winners Arrested in Ohio.

Detective Harry Pierce went to
Cleveland. Ohio. yesterday afternoon
for Leonard Winners. wanted in this
city for non-support of his wife and
two children.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
Police Find Valuable Dog.

A white Pomeranlan dog was found
by the police in section downtown
today and is being kept for identifica-
ton. The dog is in the care Of Dog
Catcher Kopp, awaiting the owner.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
Fourth Delaware Reunion,

The Fourth Delaware Regimental
Association will hold its annual re-
union in Shellpot Park on August "a.
A committee met in Wilmington this
afternoon to arrange for speakers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
This Case Continued.

The case of Timothy Williams, col
ored, charged by his wife with assault
and battery, was continued until next
Tuesday in City Court this morning
on his request.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
Clarence Conoway Recovering.

The condition of Clarence Conoway,
Ill Rodman street, who attempted
suicide on Wednesday. was reported
as good at the Delaware Hospital to-
day. .,S s3g
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
FREE STATE SWEEPS ON.
Reported To Have Captured Kilmal-
lock, Republican Stronghold, Today.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Limerick. Aug. National army
troops occupied KilmaIIock. an I'M
portant Republican stronghold this
morning after having captured Adare.
ten miles from this city last night, it
was officially announced here today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
Assessment Board on Vacation.

The members of the County Board
of Assessment are taking two weeks
vacation. William B. Smith, Jr., is
at Ocean City, n. j., and Leslie r.
Casperson will go TO Atlantic City,
n. j.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05

One list Of the p greatest women"
will get by about as Well as another. it
you are careful to lead of wiJh your
wife's name at the top<-Kansas City
Star.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-01
GIRL ATHLETES
SAIL FOR PARIS
Twelve Young Women From
United States Will Compete
in Olympic Games
TO TRAIN ABOARD SHIP

New York, Aug. 1.--America'a
twelve girl entries in the women's
Olympic games at Paris sailed on the
Aquitania today, believing they are
going to sweeping victory, but
planning to make certain Of it by train
ing every day of the voyage.
DIR. Harry Stewart, coach and trainer
of the ''athletic dozen" made arrange
mcnts with ship officers to provide hur-
dies. jumping posts and even running
lanes on the ships decks so the girls
could keep in trim.
Under the leadership of Flora Bat.
son. o! Rosemary III. Greenwich.
Conn, captain of the team. the girls
went to their statrrooms without ex-
citement. There were no crowds to
cheer them on their way.
We are going over to clean up,"
said Miss Batson. "and we will show
Americans that the girls of the country
are good athlcteS-just as good as the
men,