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Evening journal., 1919-10-01
AGAIN SUSPECT
COTHRAN COUPLE
Of LACY MURDER
Continued fpom First Page.


der. "Yes, / know about that" the
woman is declared to have remarked
Whether she had reference to COM
mission OF the crime or TO the fact that
she and her husband were only sus-
pected Of the crime is what the detec-
tives will endeavor 10 learn from the
woman.
The Cothrons are now being held TO
await trial on the charge Of numbering
John Weldon. a Negro chauffeur, OF
Philadelphia. on July :, near Charles
town, Md. Weldon. according 10 a con-
fessiOn wrung from Mrs. COthron, was
shot and then beaten over the head by
Cothron, who robbed the victim and
drove or in the NegrOs automobile.
The COthrons were arrested in Flor
ida and taken back 10 Maryland, where
10 was alleged evidence was found OF
the murder OF another Negro autOmO-
bile owner by them.
IL was said here today that II the
COthrOns were connected with the
Lacey murder, Il would prove the as
sertions made by friends OF Lacey that
ne was seen driving north on Fourth
street at French street. with a man
and a woman, several hours after he
had left the Wilmington Taxicab Com
pany garage, In West Eleventh street.
to get a passenger at Eighth and Ship
ley streets. No one reported seeing the
chauffeur after that, and 10 was not
known until the next morning that he
mad been murdered. The body OF the
driver was found lying along the road
way. north OF ShellpOt Park, by a
small boy named Day. who was on
his way 10 kindle the fires in the
Snellpot schoolhouse. The automobile
operated by Lacey at the time OF his
death. was not located until twelve
hours later, when It was found i'm
nodded in a mud bank near Augustine
mills, in West Eighteenth street.
Lacey had evidently been beaten to
death with a rugged edge rock, as his
head was beaten almost to Jelly. The
murderers evidently returned to this
city after committing the deed and are
thought TO have driven the machine
along West Eighteenth street from Mar
ket street, not knowing the roadway
TO Philadelphia we'll enough to make
the turn at the Boulevard.
Just what caused the murder OF
Lacey has been a mystery, his money
and watch being found on his person.
although it was learned later that prior
TO the murder a man aud a woman had
driven away from West Twenty-flfth
street house that had been robbed. It
was thought for a while that this
couple had engaged Lacey and had
killed him to keep him from telling OF
the robbery.
The Cothron woman since her arrest
In Florida has related her life's history
to the Maryland authorities, and 10
was intimated today that she might
be willing TO throw some light on the
local case.
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
WEST AGAIN WELCOMES
FORMER SERVICE MEN

welcome home reception was
held in the Sunday school room Of
West Presbyterian. Church last night
for the members OF the church who
were in the service during the war.
More than 800 members Of the church
attended
The Wilmington Community Service
song sheet was pressed into service
and under the leadership OF +. T. ely
mer, a regular sing" was held. The
singing OF "Auld Lang Syne" and
America" opened the reception. An
excellent Sunday school orchestra was
present 10 furnish music.
Mrs. Martin Lewis, leading solOist OF
the church choir, sang a solo and a
male quartet composed Of Merritt Hast
ings. Edgar Ocheltree, Oscar Stigler and
Harrington Jones delighted the audience
with several selections. The singing Of
a number OF other popular songs from
the song sheet and a few selections by
the orchestra completed the musical
program.
Young ladies OF the Girls Patriotic
League OF the church. under the lead
ership Of Mrs. E. C. CLARK, served the
refreshments which followed the must
cal entertainment.
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
WELCOME FOREIGNERS
BACK TO SCHOOL

Under the auspices OF the Americana
zation Committee, reunion OF the for
elgn students I'm the night schools was
held In the auditorium Of the Whining
ton High school last night Work for
the coming year was outlined TO the
former students OF the night schools
and their friends.
Clifford j. Scott. superintendent OF
public schools. made the address OF
welcome. lie impressed on the students
that Wilmington wants TO help them
enjoy the best advantages Of American
citizenship.
George b. Miller, president OF the
State Board Of Education, OF the State
Of Delaware, expressed his deepest
sympathy with the efforts these for
eign-born people were making at
night school and wished them success
Margaret Burnett, supervisor OF the
work. gave an outline OF the work for
the coming year. She explained that
the first class was for people who
knew little or no English. In the sec
Ond class, American laws wOud be
taken up, and conversation would be
practiced. In the third class. a more
dlflcut course is 10 be taken up.
Americon history, geography and lit
erature. will be studied. They will
also be Instructed in how 30 write
business letters. For the men who
work at night, classes will be ar
ranged in the morning or afternoon.
Foreign women are also urged to at
tend these classes and for mothers
who cannot leave their homes, a
teacher is TO be sent into the homes:
Miss Anabel Grooves led the sing
Ing. Lantern slides showing the stu
dents at their work in the night
schools were an interesting feature Of
the evening.
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
FAT man GETS
JOB ON FORCE
Leach. However, Must Lose
20 Pounds if He Hopes
to Keep JOB
ARREST IS LAST
WEEK AS "DRUNKS'

Although twenty pounds over the
weight limit allowed by the regulations
Elwood Leach, OF South Wilmington
was appointed member OF the police
force by the Police Commissiopers yes
terday for six months. and Instructed
that he must reduce his weight. wal
ter l.. Cook was also appointed 10 a
position as patrolman.
The report Of Chief Of Police Black
for the week showed ii6 arrests, 70 OF
which were for intoXication. Fines col
lecled in the City Court totaled sjO6tO.
During the week 70 prisoners were COM
milied 10 the wOrkhOuse.
Bids for insuring the six automobiles
and five motorcycles owned by the de-
partment were received from the Bird,
Ford and Montgomery Company, Gilpin,
Van Trump and Montgomery. United
States Fidelity Guaranty Company and
the Royal Insurance Companies.
No action was taken in the matter, ii
being stated that the bids would be
tabulated and the contracts awarded
later.
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
DEATHS.


HORGAN-fn this city, on October ], 1913,
John. son Of Edward e. and Elizabeth J.
Horgan aged years and months.
Relatives and friends are invited 20 at
tend the funeral, from the residence OF his
papents. No. 1iOI West Seventh street, on
Friday afternoon, at o'clock. lnterment
nt Cathedral cemetery.
BFNSON-At Edgewood sanitarium. on
September 80, 1919, Cora Benson, aged
Relatives and friends are invited 20 at
tend the funeral services, az Mt Zion
Church. on Friday afternoon, at o'clock.
Interment at Mt Olive cemetery.
BLACKISTON-Tn this city, on September
y. 1919, Ada r. Blackiston, aged 10 years
Relatives and friends are invited 20 at
tend the funeral services, at the residence
OF her mother EieanOra Blackiston, No. $50
East Eleventh street, on wednesday even
ing. October I, at s o'clock. lnterment nc
Davis Hill. Md. q,
WHITF-In this city, on September 2S,
1919. George W. white. in his 10th year.
Relatives and friends are invited 70 at
tend the funeral services. at his late resi-
dence. No. 10 South Harrison street, on
Thursday. October ., at . o'clock. Inter
ment at Mt. Salem cemetery.
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
HOLD PAIR ACCUSED
OF AUTO H0LDUP

Michael Brank and Leo Diamond
charged in City Court this morning
with the larceny Of 1880 from Alonzo
Hudson. at an early hour sunday morn
ing, were each held under $500 bail for
the Court Of General Sessions by Deputy
Judge Finger.
Assistant City solicitor George n.
Davis protested TO the court that the
amount OF bail was very light FOR the
charges, but Judge Finger stated that
he thought the amount was sufficiently
large 10 hold the defendants.
Diamond, who was also charged with
operating a taXicab without a license,
was fined $50 and costs.
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
M,nkEr IRREcuL,n To-Day.

NEW YORK;. Oct T. United Prcss).
- Wall Street today awaited the 0rst
word from Judge Gary before the SEN
ate laboY committee. Meanwhile open
ing prices on The stock exchange were
somewhat irregular
l.. :. Steel opened at iO7. up u Beth
lehcm B. 1924, up & Crucible, 2i5, or
American Locomotive. i02i4, up "a,
Mexican Petroleum, 22J up ib; u. :.
Rubber. i22. mp ?; General Motors. -.
up ?. and American Tobacco, 3SA,
on p,
The entire list acted well during ne
nrst half hour with steel. oils. iobac-
COS and motors particularly strong
General Motors sold at 263, up points
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
OLIVER ASKS COUNTY
TO PAY FOR GAS

City and county non-support cases
have Increased so greatly 'in number
that an automobile is required by the
officers IN charge OF them. James a.
oliver, assistant TO Halleck 5. Ray, chief
Of the :. p. C.. c., has asked Levy
Court TO help pay the running expenses
OF a Ford auto, which viii be used IN
investigation OF these cases. The car
Is already In use by the 5. p. c. c.
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
DELAWARE LEGION
PLANS CONVENTION

AZ the first convention Of the Della
ware branch OF the American Legion
10 he held in the Hotel dupont on Octo-
her 93. 10 which each State post Will
send two delegates officers, will be
elected. a constitution adopted, bylaws
framed and delegates will be selected to
be sent TO the National Convention in
Minneapolis on Armlstice Day. Novem-
Der II.
-Four delegates 10 the national conven-
tion are allowed to each state, win an
additional delegate for each paid-up
thousand members.
A call will be sent out to the com
manders OF the state posts to choose
their representatives for the state con-
vention at their next meeting, py
George n. Davis. chairman Of the state
Executive Committee.
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
10 MELCoME SOLDIERS.

Returned soldiers and sailors OF
Richardson Park win be given a ban
quet in Richardson Park NJ. +. Church
Friday evening. The Rev. George W.
Bounds will make the address OF wei
come. After the banquet a reception
will be held In the church. About 30
former service men are expected TO at
lend
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
RECOVER CAMEO
FROM SEWER INLET

Employees OF the Street and Sewer
Department yesterday afternoon recov-
cred a cameo breastpin, which had
been lost in a sewer inlet at Eighth
and Market streets. by Mrs. Willard W.
TribbHt. Of No. s36 Poplar street. The
pin had rolled through the grating
over the inlet and after Mrs. Tribbitt
had reported her loss TO PatrOlmsn
.Sheehy, he notified the Street and
Sewer Department officials, who sent
workmen to the womans assistance.
They pin was valued at $40.
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
by Sam Lloyd.
& MINUTES TO ANSWER THIS.
No. 900.

This rebus sketch suggests the
name OF a beautiful flower that fire.
ouently adorns the cottage porch.
What is Il?
ANSWER TO NO. 2i9.
In the problem Of the field which
contained just as many acres as it
required twelve-foot long rails TO
build a fence three rails high to in
close Il, we find the rails TO be OF
very accommodating length. as IL
requires Just 1850 rails. which is
lust the number OF square feet TO an
acre. or the number OF linear feet
on one side Of the field. One rail cut
into twelve pieces would build a
three-rail fence around one square
foot. therefore the answer is found
to be as 1 is to 1860.
Copyright. 1919 by sam Loyd)
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
IINEnpnnL COrrON.

LINERpOOL. Oct. I. lUnlied Pressl.
-spols opened in limited demand to-
DAY. Priccs were easier Sales amount
cd 90 1000 bales. Receipts totalled 2OOo
bales, none American. Futures opened
easy.
American middlings fair. 22i7; good
mlddllngs, 2OJ2; full middlings, 2022
mlddllngs. 1882; low middlings. ia
good ordinary, i5S2; ordinary, 1929
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
MORE SPILLS IN STREET.

In a collision between an automobile
and a mail collection wagon in front
OF the old City Hall late LAST night
hundreds Of pieces OF mail were scat
teped in the street. No one was in
iured. the driver OF the mail wagon
Harry Pennel, having been at the mai
box on the corner when the automo-
bile struck the wagon. The horse at
tached TO the wagon was uninjured
but the wagon was wrecked
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
NFFnIE IN MN THGH.

Falling on a crocheting needle she
carried, late last night. Miss Bertha
Greenly, aged "a years. OF NO titt East
Fourteenth street, was removed to the
Delaware Hospital. The young giri
was running tocaich trolley car when
she fell, the needle entering her thigh.
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
SYSTEMIC CATARRH

Brazilian Balm is the one
thing that clears Catarrh ont
Of head, throat, lungs, stomach,
bowels and female organs. det
large size and follow directions
in circular.
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
NEW posToErICE SECTION.

The postal sub-station, at Fourth and
Rodney streets has been removed to
Fourth and Union streets, according to
an announcement made by Postmaster
English today.
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
TINE ANOTHER AUTOIsT.

John johnson. OF No. 30 West Firm
street, was fined $40 and costs by Mag
istrate Gluckman last night, on 2
charge OF parking his auto without
proper lights. Alfred J. Vitelli. who
conducts a private detective agency
made the arrest.
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
mas TINCFRS MASUED

Peter Saba. Of No. 723 Lincoln street.
had three fingers mashed at the New
Castle Leather Company plant yestei'-
day. lie was treated at the Delaware
HnspliaL
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
noTAnIANs MEET TOMORROW.

The Rotary Club viii hold its weekly
meeting at the Hotel dupont tomorrow.
John r. Lambson. A. l.. Bailey and n
w. Howell comprise the committee.
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
COuFN BUYS PROPERTY.

The property. No. s2i West second
street, was purchased by James J.
Cohen for si205 at a public sale in the
Court House yesterday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
cuc,CO CRAIN.

CHICAGO, Oct. 4. United Press).--
Opening grain:
Corn. Dec, i2i&6is; May. 1921.
oats. Dee. 706G9A; May, 72$@s.
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
NEM Ynnk CnrTON.

NEW YORK. Oct 4. United Press).
The cotton opened heavy today. Oc-
lober sold at $40. of 45; December,
3i.s0. on a.; January. 3i.9S. on 80;
March, 32 25, or 20; May, 32.3s, on p.
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
TntyEs GET BORIsH JEWELRY.

The police are seeking robbers who
stole about SIPS in cash and iewelry
from John Borish, OF No. 40i East Sec
ond street. several days ago. The money
was taken from Borish's room.
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
nFNTAI soCIFTy MEETING.

The Delaware Dental Society viii
meet IN the City Hall on wednesday
evening. October 8.
Evening journal., 1919-10-01

A Kansas man says he has produced
q "bugless potato" by crossing the
potato vine with weed that the po-
lato beetle doesn't like.
Evening journal., 1919-10-01

The largest tank steamer in the
world is $50 feet long and carries 49,
600 tons deadweighi. It's a British
boat.
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
LOCAL SECURITIES

Laird & Co.. dupont Building. fur.
nish the following quotations OF loca
securities:
Evening journal., 1919-10-01
N NEuORIAM

In sad hut loving remembrance or ny
beloved daughter. Emma Pansy Fry, who
departed thil life October j, 1918;
Though young In years,
She did her best,
Until God called her home,
For pence and rest
Mother. Sisters and Brothers.
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NORRIDGEWOCK

Harry Bigelow. who has been iii for
several days from the effects Of an
liberated tooth. is reported as gain
ing.
Mrs. Della Williamson returned
sunday from a visit with her daught-
err, Mrs. Ed Walton in Mercer.
Miss Elsie Savage who is EMPLOYED
in Waterville passed the week end al
her home in town.
Mrs. c. H. Tompkins and Mrs. A. G.
Owens were in Skowhegan Friday.
Mrs. Ben Witham and children O,
Waterville have been visiting rela-
tives in town for a few DAYS.
A. T. Frederic and E. P. Rogers
made a business trip to Wilton re-
Gently.
Friday evening. May 23rd about Is
friends and relatives Of Mr.. and Mrs
William Fairfield gathered at their
home to celebrate the 25th anniyer.
sary of their marriage. Mr.. and Mrs
Fairfield were recipients Of some very
nice gifts which consisted of about
SIS in money, one-half dozen silve,
knives and forks. berry spoon. cold
meat fork. one-half dozen teasnoons
and pie knife. After a short pro-
gram consisting Of music and reading
refreshments Of sandwiches. cakes
and coffee were served. After pass-
ing a very enjoyable evening the
guests departed at a late hour wish.
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Fairfield many wears
OF happiness and prosperity.
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and the accident occurred while he was
adjusting some Of the overhead machin-
cry. standing on a stepladder from
which he fell in some unaccountable
manner into the betting Of one Of the
large machines. and was swept to al
most instant death.
Mr.. Farnham was born in Belgrade
Sept. 20. 1872. living there his entire life
until his recent removal to Boston
after selling his homestead farm.
he was always a highly respected and
loved citizen Of his native town, and
being taken as he was, at the noon.
tide OF useful life. his death came as
a great blow. not only to his family, bu!
to the entire community.
He leaves to mourn his loss, a wife
who Is sister Of Deputy Sheriff George
+. Clark of Bar Harbor, a sister. Mrs
cred Trask Of Augusta. an aged mother
Mrs. Lydia A. Fa-nham of Augusta
Two brothers. r. S. Fa-nham of % Kid.
DER avenue. Somerv'l!e. Mass. and 4
r. Farnham of 60 Magazine street Cam.
bridge. Mass. two daughters. Mildred
ana Elsie. and four sons. Charles E.
VINO Is now with the American Army y.
occupation. in Germany, Harold. Fer,
nard and George.
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WINDSORVILLE

Henry S. Marden of Belfast was q
guest last week Of his daughter. Mrs
c. I. York.
Miss Sara Sampson Of Augusta was
a week end guest Of her mother. Mrs
Eugenia Sampson.
F. D. Erskine who has been confined
to the house by illness is reported as
improving.
George and Harry Sampson arrived
Saturday from Lewiston to do their
planting on the farm.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert johnson have
moved into the Meservey cottage.
Miss Elizabeth Greeley has re-
turned from a visit to her grand
mother, Mrs. Marcia Ham in Binr-
ham.
Mrs. Alfred Reed recently received
the sad news Of the death Of her only
brother. Charles r. Enman at Victoria
West. Prince Edward Island. He was
a devoted member and worker in the
Methodist church and lived q sincere
Christian life.
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RIPLEY

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Reginald Far
rar a son whose name Is Reginald
Junior.
Alvy Stafford was obliged to have
one of his horses killed Sunday morn
ing. She laid down in her stall as
usual Saturday night and some way
getting up she slipped and broke her
hip.
Ripley Grange, regular meeting
Saturday evening and work in the
first and second degrees was carried
on. Next Saturday evening, May 81
the third and fourth degrees will be
worked followed by harvest feast.
Mrs. Ann Woodcock who has been
passing few weeks in Hartland with
her granddaughter. has returned to
her home in Ripley.
An illustrated lecture was held at
the Methodist church Monday eve
ming. subject. THE Philippine Is
lands"
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hanson were
called to st. Adams Tuesday morn
ing by the death of their daughters
husband Frank Vining. Mr.. Vining
has a great many friends in Ripley
who will be very sorry to hear Of his
death and extend their sympathy to
his family.
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What Congress Is Doing.

Representative B. F. Welty Of
Ohio. Democrat, seeing the Re-
publicans all around him preparing
to get after Democratic extravaganza
and waste in war expenditures, has
decided to join them, and has. there
fore. introduced resolution for a
sweeping investigation Of irregular
and unlawful expenditures during the
war;"
Whereas" his resolution reads.
Congress appropriated $1.5A.3o4.75S for
aeronautical purposes Whereas. seri-
GUS charges were filed in the report
made by Charles E. Hughes. after an
investigation under the direction of the
President of the United States. Where
as. Col. E. A. Deeds had charge OF all
matters pertaining to aircraft produc-
ton. and on August q. 1917, informed
the Secretary Of War that he had made
bona fide transfer Of all of his stock
in certain corporations likely to receive
large war contracts. when in truth and
in fact the transfer was only made to
his wife. Whereas. the report further
shows that Col. Deeds former business
associates received large contracts for
airplanes. And whereas. the report rec
commended that he be tried by court
martial Therefore. be it resolved, that
non-partisan committee of eight MEM
bers be appointed by the speaker to in
vestigate and report all irregularities
in the War and Navy Departments in
the prosecution of the war"
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Representative CaI w. Riddick Of
Montana, member Of the House COM
mittee on agriculture, declares that
at the earliest opportunity he pro-
poses to aid in an Investigation into
the reasons for the unfair favoritism
which he says has characterized the
policy Of meddlesome interference
with all kinds Of business by numer-
Gus government boards. armed with
autocrattc functions.
As one Of the most fragrant ex-
amples Of unfairness Riddick points
to the recent ofncial announcement of
the wheat corporation at New York
refusing to permit American wheat
to be sold abroad. The reason given
for this restriction Is to keep all our
wheat in this country and thus re-
strict the price.
"New;" says RiddieIs. "eomss an
announcement that q similar govern.
mont board 10 acting 40 salesman in
foreign markets for the big packing
houses Of this eountry. Il 10 de-
e'ared that large Quantities Of their
canned meats are tor bs sold abroad
py severnmsnt agency in order to
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COMING EVENTS

| May 30-Memorial day.
| May 30-knights of Columbus fourth de.
gree Assemblies of Maine and New
Hampshire, Portland.
May 30-Young Mems Hebrew Associa-
ton annual outing. Casco bay.
May 3o-Maine Post Office Clerks an
| nual meeting. Camden.
May 31-Alfred's welcome to soldiers.
June 4-Gardiners welcome to soldiers.
June 4-Welcome home to returned
soldiers. Wateryille:.
ton. Auburn.
June 5Welcome Home. Soldier Boys.
June 6-Kora Temple ceremonial, Lewis
ton.
June 10-11-Fifty-sixth annual session
| of the Maine Conference Of Unitarian
| Churches at Second Parish church, Saco.
June S-14EBoy Scout week.
for pilgrimage to indianapolis for Ma
tional 1mperia! session of Mystic
Shrine.
June 1O-11-Maine conference of Uni
tartan churches. Second Parish
June 11-Kennebec Pomona Grange at
Mount Vernon.
June l1-Junior prize speaking. Bates
June ll-12-Maine S. Of v. annual en-
campment, Waterville.
June l2!vy day. Bates College.
June 13-Annual reception and banquet.
Gornam dlgh school Alumni Assoc
citation. School street Methodist
June LIBERALIZATION Gorham High
June 14Westbrook Seminary Alumni,
Riverton Casino.
June Is Opening Of day nursery under
supervision Of Portland Baby Hygiene
and Child Welfare Association. Port
June commandment day. Hebron
Academy.
June 1s-lS-Annual encampment Of the
Department of Maine, G. A. r., Au-
burn.
June 1s-19-Ladies Of G. A. R., annual
convention, Auburn.
June ls-Alexander Prize Speaking.
Bowdoin college, Brunswick
June D-Schools close for summer vaca-
ton.
June 2o-2-Commencement week, Bow
dom college. Brunswick.
June a-3-Commencement week. Uni
versity Of Maine. Orono.
June 22-GcCommencement week, Bates
college, Lewiston.
June 2-Baccalaureate address By
Bishop e. H. Hughes. University OF
Maine. Orono. *
June 22-N-Camp instruction for ON.
GERS, on-comnissioned Officers. cooks
and buglers Of Third Maine Infantry,
Camp Reyes, Augusta