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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-23
BLAMES D|R|G|BLE
TRAGEDY ON MOTOR
Mechanician Declares Crew
Knew Of Trouble and Chief
Pilot Refused to Go Aboard
TRIPLE PROBE is RESUMED
BY the Associated Press

Chicago. July 23.-The investiga =
ton by federal, state and city author :
tiles into the cause of the destruction
of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Com
pany's dirigible on Monday which re-
suited in the death of twelve persons,
the injury of twenty eight others and
the wrecking of the interior of the
Illinois Trust and Savings Bank, was
resumed today.
The investigation which started yes
tcrday was adjourned because of the
refusal of two witnesses-John A.
Bcettner, pilot of the illfated airshir
on its last trip, and w. C. Young. local
aeronautical expert of the company
to testify, on advice of counsel. They
are held by the states attorney. while
the other members of the crew. who had
related in detail the events which led
to the plunge of the machine through
the roof of the bank were released
to their attorney.
Coroner Hoffman is working with
double jury in an attempt to place the
responsibility for the deaths. one jury
hearing testimony and the other acting
in an advisory capacity.
Henry Wacker, surviving mechanicial
of the disaster, who is suffering with 6
fracture of the skull, a broken back ant
fractures on the shoulder and three
ribs broken, said that the fire in thu
airship was caused by backfire of th'
motor. He declared that the crew knew
Of the trouble which was being expert
enced with the engines and that Chic
Pilot Kraft had refused to 60 aboart
for the final trip.
The dependents of the employees o
the Illinois Trust and Savings Banl
who were killed will receive $4,000 in
surance. Each was insured for $1,000
on a life policy and $500 on an acci
dent policy furnished by the bank.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-23
'HARD-BOILED' SMITH
SUED FOR DIVORCE
Petition Alleges Brutal Treat
ment: Husband Now in Disci-
pIinary Barracks in N. Y.

San Diego. Calf. July 23.-Mrs
Marguerite, Michel Smith filed in the
SUPERIOR Court yesterday petition ask
ing for divorce from Lieutenant F. II
smith. who was given the sobriquet Of
"Hard Boiled by the men of the
American army. She alleged bruta
treatment. Smiths career as com
mander of Prison Camp No. in France
recently came in for congressional in.
vestigation.
Mrs. Smith said her husband first
was called "Hard Boiled by his mer
while stationed at Camp Kearny. She
added he seemingly took pride in the
sobriquet.
Mrs. Smith yesterday received th
following message from the Salvation
Army: Frank Smith is temporarily
imprisoned at Fort Jay. He is well ant
will write to his wife,
The couple were married March l6
1918. At that time Smith was lieu
tenant in the 15Sth Infantry, an Ari-
zona National Guard organization
which was part of the Fortieth Divis'
ion. He had done recruiting duty fol
the regiment before it was sent t.
Camp Kearny.
Mrs. Smith said soon after her mar
rage she heard Smith was harsh witt
his men and that some of them sen
her word of their troubles with him
She said she pleaded with him to b'
less severe. but "he seemed to delight ir
his attitude"
Soon after the regiment went t,
France Smith obtained charge of th'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-23
RUSSIAN REDS BEG
RUMANIA FOR PEACE;
TRUCE IS ARRANGED
Lenine Waves White Flag on
Dniester-Wants Rumanian
Border Closed to KoIchak

London, July 22.-(By A. PA
Bolshevik delegation has arrived at
Kishineff with an offer of peace to
the commander of the Rumanian
Dnicster troops on behalf of Nikolai
Lenine, the Bolshevik premier, accord
ing to Berlin government wireless
dispatch.
Lenine offers to cede Bessarabia to
Rumania on condition that Rumana
shall prohibit Ukrainian citizens and
bands Of Admiral Kolchak, head of
the all Russian government at Omsk,
from crossing the Rumanian frontier.
An armistce to last eight days has
been concluded on the Bessarabian n
front and the delegation has gone to
Rumanian headquarters.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-23
BEER SUIT IN HIGH COURT
Government Appeal Carries 2.75 Pei
Cent Appeal to Supreme Tribunal

Washington, July S.-The question
of the right of brewers to manufacture
beer containing 2& per cent of alco-
hol reached the Supreme Court yes
tcrday through appeals filed by the gov
crnmcnt from federal court DEGREES in
Baltimore quashing indictments brought
against the Standard Brewing Company
under the food control act Of 1917.
Because of the Importance Of the
question in connection with the en-
forcement of the wartime prohibition
act. court officials expect the govern
ment to ask that the case be expe-
ditcd. Unless this were done deci-
sion probably would not be handed
down until after prohibition by con-
stitutional amendment became effec
tive.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-23
Six Million Motorists

Six million American motorists have rather
definite perceptions of their ideal car. The
Essex seems to have met the ideal of many
thousands of that number. 1t is evident on
every hand. You hear favorable mention of
the Essex wherever the subject is discussed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-23

Wilson & Co. sold its grocery lines
New York wholesale grocers, as wholly
without foundation"
to Austin, Nichols & Co. and is not in e
tercsted in that concern, although
stockholders of both companies were
permitted to take a limited amount of
stock in the reorganizcd wholesale groc e
cry concern.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-23
Boys White BlOuses

Styles here that both mothers
and boys will like. and delightful
variety for choosing.
At S1.1O-All-white, but pref
tily striped, giving dressy effect.
Soft attached collar or neckband.
At $1.65 - Of fine mercerized
white pongee, with soft attached
collar buttoned down at points or
with separate soft collar.
Strawbridge & Clothier-
Second Floor, East Store
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-23
POISONED BRIDE IS BETTER
Man Said to Have Given Drug Is
Held In Ball

Mrs. William Whitlock, of 4619 Hav-
erford avenue, the bride Of three weeks
who took poison Saturday, is slowly
improving in the Jefferson Hospital and,
according to physicians, will be able to
be discharged in another week.
Giuseppe Idi, of Eighth and Federal
streets, the man who, according to Mr..
Whitlock. furnished Mrs. Whitlock with
the poison, was held under $500
bail by Magistrate Pennock at sec
ond hearing in the Central Police Court
Monday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-23

New York, July 23.-Lieutenant F.
II. Smith, termed Hard Boiled Smith
by the American expeditionary force be-
cause of brutality to American soldier
prisoners. for which he was convicted
in France. is now IN The disciplinary
barracks on Governors Island, where he
was taken on his arrival here Sunday
night from Brest.
Despite his sobriquet, the officer is
not formidable looking man. having
little which would suggest the terror
he is said to have caused among
prisoners under his charge
Smith appears to distrust everybody
and acts like man who is in constant
fear, his fellow prisoners say.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-23
Some Say
Advertising Did 1t

There is measure of truth to that. But
the advertising was not of the usual type.
The Essex received the kind of advertising
that is always effective. No product has been
advertised as it has been that has not become
a favorite.
Its advertising has been the voluntary
praise of tens of thousands who recognize
Essex qualities.
lust as it has never been necessary to
stimulate want for an automobile because
it's utility is recognized by everyone, so it has
not been necessary to more than call atten-
ton to the Essex
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-23
$50 Fdmily-Size
Icyco
Refrigerat0rs
Reduced t0$3O.OO

The all-round excellence of the
Icyco is universally known, so
we need not 60 into details about
it here.
What is most important is
the announcement that we
shall sell this particular lot
of Icyco Refrigerators-all
1OO-pound ice capacity-at
the remarkably low price of
$4,000, which is a saving of
over 20 per cent. on our reg
ular price for this size and
make. And this in face of
the fact that Refrigerator
prices in general are advan-
cling.
The Icyco is made by the man
ufacturers of the famous Bohn
Syphon Refrigerators. The food
compartment is white enamel
lined and absolutely sanitary.
However judge the merits of the
Icyco by actual personal inspec-
ton tomorrow, and the unusual
character of the savings will be
all the more impressive.
Strawbrtdge & Clothier-Basement
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-23

Buenos Aires, July 23.-The Ameri:
can dollar has reached par in foreign
exchange quotations for the first time
since the United States entered the war
following the arrival of $50 kegs con
tanning $17 100000 in American golG
coins, which reached here on the steam
er Vauban on Saturday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-23

prison farm near Celles sur Marne,
according to his wife. This farm later
became known among soldiers at the
Hell Hole of France"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-23

No industry has equaled the automobile
for its surprises. And judged by the way
people everywhere have taken to it, no cal
has equaled the Essex in the quickness with
which it has gained it's leadership.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-23

The Clearance of Shoes
continues, with excellent as
sentiments and substantial
savings. Smart Summer
Footwear for men, women
and children at sharply re-
duced prices.
Strswbridge 4 Clothier-
Eighth and Ftlbert Streets
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-23
So the Matter Of
Delivery Is All

That Is about the only question buyers now
ask.
Factory production is now steadily in
creasing. 1t is close to hundred cars day.
Buyers must have some patience. They must
not expect to get an Essex off the floor when
ever they may decide to buy. Wanted articles
are not usually so easily obtained.
All dealers are forced to enter orders and
make delivery in rotation. The man who
buys today will get his Essex sooner than he
who delays.
But isn't it worth while to take ones turn
in buying such an important article as an
automobile, and especially when the car is so
universally praised as is the Essex?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-07-23
Smart
Dresses
For Morning,
Afternoon, EUeni,g
Wpor

CHIEFLY SPECIAL VALUES
in these dainty summer Frocks.
Many will find their way into
vacation trunks:
Special at $16.75 to S35
Many lovely models in Wom-
ems Evening Dresses, of satin or
taffeta, trimmed with silver lace,
silver ribbon or floral corsage
ornament In white, black, coral,
canary, peach, light or navy blue.
At $500
Charming Dresses for formal
and informal wear. Of crepe de
chine, taffeta, moire, also crepe
Georgette-and-taffeta, in navy
blue, French blue, taupe, gray or
black. Surplice models, tunic,
peplum or draped effects.
Special at $3.50
Women's Dresses of cool voiles
in plaids or plain shades, either
light or dark effects. Smart
styles, trimmed with tiny cord
tucks, embroidery, or folds edged
with white.
Special at S6.75
Plaid Gingham Dresses, or mod
els of plain-Rnd-plaid gingham.
Straight-line or ruff1ed styles,
some with pockets, many with
white pique collar.
Strawbridge 4 Clothier-
Second Floor, Centre
Newark post., 1919-03-19
CHAUTAUQUA EX-
PENSES FULLY MET
Plans for Next Year Include
Increased Number of
Cuarantors

According to a report made by
DR.. 7. F. Manns at the closing ses-
sion of the Chautauqua last night.
the guarantors were we'll pleased
with the support given this move
ment by the people of Newark. The
expenses were fully met. The re-
turns from the season tickets ag-
gregated $355.75 and the expenses
were S358.25 leaving a deficit of
$3.50 which was returned by the
Chautauqua management from the
sale of single tickets which
amounted to $40.
Arrangements were made for the
return of Chautauqua next year.
The number of guarantors how
ever, will be increased to 40. The
number is not yet complete and the
present guarantors are asking for
cooperation of interested citizens
All of the sessions were we'll at
tended and much enjoyed. On
Tuesday afternoon the Junior
Chautauqua consisting of about 81
young people from the public
schools gave an exhibition Of drills
and athletic stunts, prepared un
der the direction of Miss Fitch.
Newark post., 1919-03-19
WEDDINGS
McCIOSkey-ReardSIee

A pretty wedding was solemn
lied at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. S. T. Beardslee at 203 West
Thirteenth Street, Wilmington,
March 18th, when their daughter,
Mary E., became the bride of Ralph
A. McCloskey of Wilmington,
formerly of Appleton, Md. The
brides gown was beaded white
crepe meteor; her veil was caught
with a rope of pearls, and she car
ried a bouquet of white roses,
sweet peas and ferns. The parlor
was decorated with palms and daft
fodils and dining room in pink and
white. About 65 guests were pres
ent. The ring ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. G. L. Hubbard, as
sisted by Rev. E. c. Simfield. Mrs.
Highfeld sang ooh Promise Me-
and the "Life Road" Prof. High.
field played the .Lohengrin and
Mendelssohn marches. After a
honeymoon Mr.. and Mrs. Nc.
Closkey will be at home at 2Os
West Thirteenth Street. The
brides travelling suit was silver
tone. Many beautiful gifts were
received.
Newark post., 1919-03-19
Every Member Canvass

All over the United States, next
Sunday afternoon, March % will
be set apart by Presbyterians for
the every Member" canvass of
their respective churches.
The plan is to secure a weekly
offering from every member of the
church and of the congregation.
The Newark Presbyterian church
through it's Session has appointed
solicitors who on Sunday afternoon
will visit the home of every men,
ber of the church to present pledge
cards on which members will in
dicate the amount they wish to
give for the local church and for
the general benevolences. The plan
is not complete until every one in
the church is contributing to these
two objects.
Newark post., 1919-03-19
Resolutions On Death
of Miss Pennington

The following Preamble and
Resolutions were unanimously
adopted by the faculty of the pub
lie school of Newark.
WHEREAS, In the Providence of
God our school has been visited by
death, and our beloved co-worker
Miss Emile Pennington has sud-
denly been taken from us. There
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That while we bow in
humble submission to the will Of
our Heavenly Father we mourn the
loss of our esteemed friend;
RESOLVED, That to the bereav-
ed family we extend our heartfelt
sympathy in this their sorrow,
though we readily acknowledge our
sympathy comes far short of sooth-
ing the sorrow of a lost daughter
and sister. Yet we can look with
confidence to Him who has promis-
ed to be a present help in time of
need;
RESOLVED, That at the stroke
of the school bell Thursday at 2
o'clock p. m. every school child and
teacher stand with bowed heac
as a mark of respect and gratitude
to one who gave her life in loving
service to the children of this com
munity. Respectfully submitted IL
faculty Monday, March II, 1919
| (Signed)
Miss Ruby Miller
Miss Mabel Tebo
Miss Kathryn Heiser
Newark post., 1919-03-19
New Buildings To Go Up Soon

In line with the policy of the
government and of the states to
stimulate building operations, sew
eral prominent Newarkers con-
template building homes this
spring.
Contractor George w. Griffin will
break ground this week for a hand
some new bungalow to be erected
for Mr.. Frank Jester on Nonantum
Heights, one of the prettiest build.
ing sites in Newark.
Newark post., 1919-03-19
DR.. Mitchell Speaks
at Camp Devens

For the past week DR.. Samuel c.
Mitchell has been devoting his
time to the National War Work
Council, which requested that he
spend three weeks making address,
es throughout the different deten-
tion camps of New England. He
consented to go for one week and
was assigned to Camp Devens,
located about SO miles from Bos-
ton. At present, Camp Devens has
great numbers of overseas men
streaming through it, on their way
to their homes or to other camps !;
hence the special need for Y. nj.
C. A. work. Quite number OF
college and university men have
been called to Camp Devens, and,
in main, have spoken on the re-
Mobilization of wounded soldiers,
on social reconstruction, the
League of Nations, and like timely
subjects. While there, DR.. Nit
chell visited every "Y" hut in the
camp, of which there are quite a
number, and attended a conference
of all the "Y" workers.
In telling of his trip, DR.. Nit,
cbell spoke of his meeting Della
ware man-Lt. Gilfillan, at the
FIRST hut which he entered. 1t. Gill
fllan was in the class of 1912, ano
is the son of DR.. Joel S. Gilfillan
who was pastor of the Christlans
Church, now in Wilmington. III
was in charge of large company
of men in the Veterinary division
Newark post., 1919-03-19
Many Listen To DR.. Mills

About 70 members and friends
of the Woman's Home Missionary
Society assembled in the lecture
room of the Presbyterian Church
on Thursday afternoon for short
business meeting. Following this
they listened to a talk by Rev. John
Nelson Mills of Washington, D. c.
who told convincingly and enter
tainingly of the foreigners in Am
erica. A social hour with refresh
ments followed the talk.
Newark post., 1919-03-19
Dean Hayward En-
counters Rough
Weather
VOYAGE TO FRANCE TAKES Is
DAYS
FINDS FRENCH PORTS CONCES-
TED AND LANDING
DIFFICULT

Mrs. Harry Hayward has in the
past few days received five letters
from Dean Hayward, telling of his
ocean trip and of his safe arrival
in France.
Dean Hayward sailed February
9Th on the San Jacinta to do agri-
cultural recreation work in
France. He encountered rough
weather on the voyage and owing
to the congested condition of the
French ports his boat was unable
to make landing for four days.
The vessel was rather a slow one,
requiring IL days to make the voy-
age, so that in all the party was 16
days in crossing.
During the first few days of the
trip the weather was delightful, he
said, permitting him to be on deck
without an overcoat but on the 4th
day, a severe storm arose, which
tore away a part of the ships rail
and tossed the passengers about
like corks. Some were injured.
Dean Hayward sustained bruised
nip and an injured knee. The last
few days were exceedingly calm
and spring-like.
There were, he says, great
many interesting people on board
who enlivened the tedium of the
voyage by stunt parties and other
original and delightful forms of
entertainment.
1t was expected that landing
could be made at Havre but con-
= gestion made this impossible.
: Cherbourg was next tried but the
; result was the same and the vessel
steamed back to Havre where they
expected to make a landing the day
: on which the last letter was writ
| ten.
l Yesterday, Mrs. Hayward receiv-
: ed a letter dated February 26,
stating that her husband had ar
rived in Paris and expected to see
there Miss Brady and Miss Alice
] Evans, from whom he had received
= a note.
: He expressed the hope that by
e March /, he would be definitely as
: signed to his future field of work
Newark post., 1919-03-19
J. Helfenstein Mason To
Sing Own Composition

J. Helffenstein Mason, who will
appear in recital at Wolf Hall next
Friday evening is a composer as
we'll as vocalist. He will on the
occasion of his visit here sing
rAllah!" one of his own compost
tions.
Helen Penrose Donlevy, the
harpist, has one of the most beauti-
fully toned instruments in this
country. 1t is said to have cost
$500.
Plans for Friday evenings con-
cert are nearly completed 'and the
program promises to be of unusua
interest.
The seating capacity at Wolf
Hall is comparatively small, ano
judging from the demand for seats
an appreciative audience will greet
the artists on Friday night.
Newark post., 1919-03-19
New Bell For St.
Thomas Ordered

The new bell for St. Thomas
Church, funds for which were
raised in various ways by the men,
bers, has been ordered; it is one
of the famous Meneely bells.
Plan are now being made to have
it in place by May 25 so that it can
be rung for the first time on the
5th anniversary of the Rector
residence here.
Hiram Lodge, No. 25, A. F. and
A. M. has been invited to worship
at st. Thomas on Palm Sunday
morning, April 13. Jr. O. U. A. M
has been invited for the evening
service.
Newark post., 1919-03-19
RED CROSS ASKS FOR
YOUR OLD CLOTHES
Will Receive Contributions
Every Afternoon
Next Week

A stirring appeal is sent out by
the Red Cross to every Delaware
nome asking, not for money this
time, but for old clothes. This
week householders and others are
urged to ransack trunks and attics
which one thought in mind, "Do
l. need these garments as urgently
as those who for four weary years
have endured hardships that | can
understand but vaguely?"
The need of the children and the
adult population has been present
ed. in Chautauqua and in the
churches and Newarkers are asked
to give as a thank Offering for
their immunity from all such suf-
fering, clothing which has still
good wear left in it.
Garments need not be mended
for European women are especial
ly skilled in the mending art and
can obtain work from the Relief
Commission remodeling garments
Garments for both sexes and fo,
all ages are desperately needed
Send canton flannel, or other clotl
to clothe new babies, sheeting
ticking, shoes, leather scraps fo,
repairing, pillow cases, old pa
| jamaS, blankets, warm Woolens O
every description. Garments mos
wanted are mems worksuits, trou
sers, coats, sweaters, undergar
ments, petticoats, skirts, waists
knitted caps, aprons, mufflers, an
baby clothes. .
None of the clothing is to go t
the people of the Central Powers
The Elliott Building will be ope
every afternoon to receive cor
tributions.
Newark post., 1919-03-19
FOUR AIRPLANES LAND
AT HUBER RACE TRACK
Mailplane Replenishes Case
line Supply and Re-
sumes Journey

Three small airplanes from
Aberdeen Proving Grounds and a
Curtis mailplane alighted on the
Huber race track just east of New
ark on Saturday afternoon shortly
after o'clock. This unusual cir
cumstance drew hundred of people
from all directions.
It was learned that the mail
plane aviator was taking the place
Of the regular operator of the ma
chine which daily carries mail be-
tween Washington and New York
and which has become a familiar
sight every day between IL and 1
o'clock enroute to the latter city.
An accident Saturday morning
near Washington it is understood,
resulted in an injury to the regular
>carrier and the destruction of his
plane. The substitute aviator took
over the route in a machine with
which he was not entirely familiar
and lost his way in the fog near
Aberdeen. He alighted there and
on resuming his flight was accom-.
panied by three small planes from
the aviation field which intended
making the trip to New York. They
also lost their way in the fog anC
landed near here to get their bear
fings. The mail plane replenishet
it's supply Of gasoline and after {
half hour or so proceeded on it:
way accompanied by two of thu
small machines. The third machine
returned to Aberdeen. The mail
plane aviator hoped to reach Phila
delphia that evening.