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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13
LEVY COURT UNABLE
TO OVERRIDE VETO
OF COMPT PTROLLER
With Two Absent, Two Thirds
Vote Was Lacking on Shall
cross Auto Repair Bill.
PRIVATE CAR USED
FOR PUBLIC WORK

Illness prevented the attendance Of
Commissioner Ward ~ todays meeting
of the Levy Court Commissioner Shaw
Also was absent.
Four members OF the court, one meIn-
her less than two thirds of the total MEM
bership, five votes being necessary 10
pass bills over Comptroller Clark S veto
voted affirmativelv on q motion TO allow
bills aggregating Sl52 6S for repairs made
10 Commissioner Strahorn's automobile,
which he uses for public work Comptrol-
Ter Clark vetoed the bills because the
car Is privately owned. Commissioners
Buckson. Elliott, Stetson and Strahorn
voted affirmatively, and Commissioner
Mccoy refrained from voting. CommIs-
sioner Elliott proposed deferrlng action
until all the commissioners are present.
Commissioned Mccoy suggested that the
court buy the vehicle, and Commissioner
Elliott favored the suggestion, but the
eourt, would have 10 advertise for bids
and permit other persons 10 compete
The court recently passed similar bills
over the comptrollers veto.
Checks for $4,000 were drawn in
favor OF the Farmers Bank to cancel
loans made 10 the court.
The Wilmington Heat, Light and Power
Co. was granted permission 10 erect poles
on the Caucroft road.
The court adopted resolution, pre-
sented by Commissioner Strahorn, IN
structing County Engineer Grubb to
advertise for bids, TO be received at the
earliest possible date, for scarifying,
lcveling and rolling the Newport pike
from the Wilmington city line TO Newport.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13
MAYOR MAC SW|NEY
GETTING GRAPE JU|CE2
London Paper States as Much |:
62d Day Finds Him
Growing Weaker.
nv Associated Press 70 Every Evening

London, Oct IL 3-Terence MacSwiney,
Lord mayor of Cork, did not have a very
good night at Brlxton prison, according TO
a bulletin issued early today by the Irish
Self Dissemination Leagie IL is declared
a doctor IN attendance found him perccpt-
iblv weaker this morning and that his
mind has not been M clear as IL had been
since he begnn his hunger strike
Il feel | am about played out IS =
statement repeatedly made by the lord
mavor, according To Father Dominic, his
private chaplain, who is quoted by the
Herald, the organ of Labor.
MacSwiney today began the slxty-sec-
ond dav nf his hunger strike.
The Evening News Yesterday said II
Understands" thai Lord Mayor Mae
Swinev's remarkably fl condition IL due
to his partaking Of grape juice and the
Juices ol other fruits. and frequently Of
spirits and wine
In the opinion ofthe prison doctor, the
newspaper asserts. MacSwiney may easily
last another month
Belfast, Oct - Rev O. W. Mehan
senior Catholic c,lrate 81 Castlebal
Parish. County Mayo. WAS arrested tins
morning in the presbytery Of his church for
alleged connection with extensive raids "
that district
THIS is the second arrest of priest re
ported within a week The other waa saio
10 have been the first priest taken into
custody for many years.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13
MEETING AT HIGH SCHOOL.
Democrats Of Seventh Ward Plan Rally
for Friday Night.

Arrangements have been made Tor
meeting of the men and women of the
nSeveth ward on Friday evening at S
in the High School, Delaware avenue and
Monroe street
While the prime object is to interest the
women as much as possible IN the cam
paign and assist the organization in the
ward, men will find the meeting equally
interesting Miss Ellen Samworth will
discuss the campaign issues and also ex-
plain the method Of voting Caleb +.
Burchenal, Esq, will lecture on the
League of Nations He has recently re-
turned from abroad and is particularly
fitted to give a comprehensive instructive
and entertaining talk on the subject and
If should be Of interest to everyone To
hear him
II is especially hoped that the women
voters Of this ward will be well represented
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13
NEW YORK CURB MARKET
IN CON TRAbAND LIQUOR
Prohibition Enforcement Officer
Boyd Gets Orders From Wash
ington TO Investigate.
Nv Associated Press 70 Every Evening


New York. Oct l3.-Frank L. Boyd.
supervising prohibition enforcement agent
for New York State, has received orders
from federal headquarters in Washington
TO investigate the alleged existence Of a
curb market" IN contraband liquor IN the
Bowerv. it was learned here today.
Although Mr.. Boyd declined 70 dis
cuSs the report when pressed for conhrna-
tlon he admitted he had heard about
the matter
According 10 published reports. The
bands Of hootleggcrs engaged in supply
ing saloons and speak eases have
modelled their market after the c1'rb mar
ket Of the financial district in order 80
facilitate transactions.
Within short distance of police head
quarters large transactions IN liquor are
said 10 have been made. the actual sup
plies being kept elsewhere IN trucks ready
Tor immediate delivery. The market
is said TO be open from late evening until
the early morning hours, and the 'brok-
ers' change location occasionally in order
to avoid detection.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13
HINT At MEASURES FOR
|RELAND'S PUNISHMENT
Stoppagc of Trains and Mails
Suggested TO Make Dis
orders Unpopular.

London. Oct. I3--"rhere are many
signs" says the Dublin correspondent ot
The Times, that the executive depart
ment IN Dublin intends 10 bring matters
10 a head as quickly as possible by con
centrated campaign against disorder which
by mhicting general hardship. ON the
country. may make crime and iawiess-
ness truly unpoplIlar
Projected measures are said 70 include
complete stoppaRe Of the Irish railways
and drastic reduction Of the postal serViee
until all railway workers agree to return
to duty and until there is oeasation OF
raids on the mails
Dublin, Oct. i3-A statement issued
from the chief secretary department, last
night, warns the public th8t il attacks on
postofFices and mails are not discontinued
the postal service will be clrtaiied or cvcn
withdrawn altogether IN the districts
affected
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13
KING ALEANDER VERY LOW.
Physicians Rely Only on His Constitution
TO Pull Him Through.
! Associated Press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Athens, Greece, Oct. l3-Only tie
the strong constitution Of King Alexander
of Greece Is relied upon by hls physicians
to bring him through the crisis Of his
Illness resulting from the bite Of a monkey
"a short time ago. 1t was admitted at the
palace yesterday that theKing had entered
into the critical phase Of his illness.
The Government, alarmed at the serl-
Gus turn in the Kings condition, today
discussed the question Of a regency and
decided that the Council Of ministers
would take up the task Of administering
the country in the event Of the kingsp
condition becoming worse.
Monday it was said at the palace that
there had been little change in the con
dition Of Alexander over that Of Sunday.
HIS physicians at that time refrained from
giving any concise statement although
there was no attempt 10 conceal the fact
that the illness Of the monarch was grave.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13
ATTEMPT TO KILL SERB RULER.
Bomb Reported Thrown Under Train in
Which He Travelled.

Brussels, Oct 13-An attempt was
made to assassinate Prince Regent Alex
ander of Serbia during his recent tour in
Bosnia, according to the Montenegrin
Press Bureau yesterday The bureau adds;
"A bomb was thrown under the train in
which the Prince Regent Of Serbia was re-
turning from Seraievo Two coaches were
wrecked but the Prince was unhurt. An
inquiry into the incident gave no results
F"T'he mayor and Municipal Council of
Serajevo have resigned"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13
PLANE LANDED IN STREET.
Forced 10 Come Down Machine i
Wrecked at Bloomfield \. j.
ciated Press 20 Every Evening

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Bloomfield, \. j.. Oct. l3.-An air
plane on it's way from Heller Field
Newark, to Cleveland for mail was wreck
ed in a street here today when Herbert
Chandler, pilot, Of Aineola, \. y, made
q forced landing. Chandler. who was
uninjured. returned to Heller Field for
another machine.
The motor failed while Chandler was
over thickly populated section Of the
city and as the machine swiftly descended
he steered course between two houses,
clipping oil the top Of tree IS he did SO.
The plane dashed across i street and to
avoid crashing into a dwelling, Chandler
swerved the machine and leaped before
it plowed into tree,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13
TOM THUMB IN POVERTY.
Dwarf Selling Effects of His Wife to
Enable Him to Live.
Associa ted - ID Every Evoning

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Middleboro, Mass, Oct t3-The
auctioneer' hammer was raised today
over the Illliputian effects Of the late
Countess Lavinia Magri, who as Mrs.
Tom Thumb, was know ON two continents.
Old age, illness and an admitted lack
of funds caused her second husband,
Count Magri, himself dwarf to offer
the tiny furnishings Of their home and the
gowns and jewels Of his midget wife. for
sale He plans 10 end his years at his
birthplace, Bologna, Italy, To which he
will sail next spring.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13
PREACHER, CANDIDATE
AND EDITOR ARRESTED
Charged With Violating Law at
Mt. Vernon, N. Y, in Speak
ing on Street.
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening


Mount Vernon, \. Y. Oct. l3.-Rev'
John Haynes Holmes, pastor of he ON
munity Church in New York; Rev. NOT
man Thomas, editor Of The World To-
morrow, and Miss Rose ScIneidermah;
Farmcr-Labor candidate for Senator ana
organizer Of the Women'S Trade League
pleaded not guilty when arrngned IN ity
Court here today charged with violating
a city ordinance last night IN speaking
on the streets without permit from inc
mayor They We're paroled until next
Monday. when they will be placed on
trial
Mr.. Thomas attempted to address the
court, declaring that the constitutional
guarantee of free speech WAS being ~
nored bv the Mount Vernon authorities,
but was cut short by Judge Jacob Bern
st in who intimated that MIR Thomas
words were intended more for the news
papers than for the court.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13
REPUBLIC
FALLS; MONARCHY
IS PROCLAIMED
Coup TO Restore Former Emperor
TO the Throne is Reported
Successful
SHANGHAI REPORTS
UPSET OF GOVERNMENT
' Associated prrss 10 Every Evening

ny Associated pr.ss tn Every Evening
Shanghai Oct IL General Chang
Tasoa-Lin, governor Of feng-Tien, has
overthruwn the peking governrnent and
proclaimed monarchy, according 20
rumor current IN tins city.
This rimor has not boon authenticated
II is the gupposition here that tho
coup, II it really has taken place, Is an
attempt to restore the ttrote 10 the
former emperor Hsuan-1 1ung.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13
REPUBLICANS LOOK
FOR NEGRO VOTE
TO BRING VICTORY
Hope to Garry Ohio, Indiana. lili-
nois and Kentucky by This
Element.
COX CONFIDENT HE
WILL CARRY ALL FOUR
Special Dispatch To Every Evening
BY Louis Seibold.

La Fayette, Ind, Oct. 13.-Governor
Cox Is confident that through ms uphill
fight he Will WIN the ia votes of the doubt
ful States of OHIO. Indiana, Kentucky,
ILLINOIS,. Missouri. " est Virginia and Mary
land. Senator Harding, floundenng Iii a
confusion of views regarding the League
OF Nations issue, Is to prospect during
the next week tho States recently trav-
crsed bv the Democratic candidate.
His managers concede their embar-
rassment as a result of their candidate $
ndecislon, but they are confident that
IT vill take more serious break than he
has vet made for hIm to lose. rs one of
them put IT ut st Louis last night.
The rival managers are far apart on the
ultimate result of the Presidential contest,
and are scarcely any nearer IN their view
as to The States that are considered by
them 10 be really doubtful. The Democrat
r candidate, carrying his mission INTO
Republican Illinois and uncertain Indiana
TODAY, dogs not concede the possibility
Of the opposition carrying Kentucky,
Missouri est Virginia and Maryland,
with a total of forty-siX electoral votes.
The Republican managers IN Indiana
and Illinois are smugly confident that
the six.y-eight votes from those states
will fall TO Senator Harding. and that he
stand better than even chance OF WIN
nIng Kentucky. West Virginia and Mary
land The fight made by the Harding
managers IN Tennessee Is IN the nature OF
q speculative long shot. due 20 their
ability to finance u determined effort 70
break the solid South
TO MANI GOOD SHOWING.
There i no question that the Republi-
cans will make a better showing IN that
State than ever before, but II IS not st all
probable they VIII carry II for Harding:
The outstanding impression, obtained
al close range IN those States which Cover
nor Cox has visited during the last week.
Is that the Republican leaders, do not
helleve their ticket will have . waIkover
IN the country at large They arc extreme
IN sanglnne however. that even Mr.. Hard
ng will not be able TO defeat himself by
lack of decision. They are not particularly
concerned about hIm personally, but
they want 10 WIN and plentiful supply
OF money and existing conditions enable
them 10 retain the advantage.
The great majority OF these men do not
v,es the League OF Nations issue n the
controlling factor in determining the re-
suit. They say their experience and sur
veys have established that the average
voter OF both sexes is only mildly In
terested in this academic issue, which en-
Continued pags
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13

Seraievo, the capital of Bosnia, was the
place where the Archduke Franz Ferdi
nand, heir presumptive TO the Austro-
Hungarian royal and imperial throne, and
his morganatic wife, the Princess Won
Hohenberg, were assassinated in June,
1914 AN event regarded as the direct
cause of the diplomatic exchanges among
the powers which in the following August
led TO the great war.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13
Missionary Rally at West Church.

The monthly meeting Of the Woman S
Home and Foreign Missionary Society
x;l be held tomorrow afternoon at go
EVER one interested j. invited 10 attend
Mn. William b. Thompson will be chair
man. The program has been planned to
kaye zeal rally day.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13
PARIS CHORUS GIRLS STRIKE.
Demand That Manager Restrict Employ
ment of Foreign Artists.

By Associated Press 10 Every EFehhg
Paris, Oct 13.-The orchestra, chorus
and stage hands of the Paris Opera voted
last night to go on strike
Jacques Rouche, director Of the opera,
said today the reason for the strike was
his refusal to change the rules concerning
the chorus, and 10 agree not to employ
more than one foreign artist every three
months
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13
Amusemenss Tonight

Piayhousa- The Return os Peter CirIufn
Garrick ~ aUdevllle.
Oueen-'I u ae Zoul % RalAci
jeStic-''Tho Man Who Had kNurl
thing.
Rialto- sThg Week knd
savoy" Help Wanted Male.
strand The White Dove.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13
[ Commissioner Palmer Here.

John L. Palmer, Federal Prohibition
Commissioner will speak this afternoon
at $50 O'Clock al the W G 4 L state
convention In Harrison street NJ l..
Church.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13
L|THUAN|ANS MASS
To RtTAKE WILMA
All Capable of Bearing Arms Are
Called at Kovno; League
Takes Hand.
nv Associated Press to Every Evenius

London. Oct II. The LcarueFof Nh
tlons has sent telegram 10 Colonel
Chardisny NJ kovno. who IS in charge of
the League az Nations cnmmission there,
asking him 10 report fully ON the Nllna
situation and as to what treatment the
members of the commission have been
gwen. aud assuring him Of the support Of
the IearIe The Poles unoflicially have
been informed that the league considers
the Wilma situation extremely grave and a
violation Of former Premier PaderewTkIs
statement at the Paris meeting Of the
league council that the integrity Of Lithu-
ania would be respected.
Warsaw. Oct. lS-proposals that the
frontier between Northern and Central
Lithuania be defined by a plebiscite has
been sent TO the Iithuanra government at
Kovno by General Zellgouski, commander
of Polish Lithuanian troops which late
last week occupied wilma The note added
that tho new Stcre which has been created
in Wilma by General Zellgousk has no in
tention of entering into a conflict with
Lthuania.
London. Oct. I3.-A wholesale levy
of citizens who are capable of bearing
arms is proceeding at kovno with the
object of a c0unter-attack by the Lltbu-
anlans for the recapture Of Wilma. held
by Poles under General Zeigouski, says
q dispatch Ia The London Times from
Kovno Meanwhile the Polish troops are
said to have passed through Wilma on their
way to the old demarkation line
This fact, and the Polish position st
Orany midway between Wilma and
! Grodno), which cuts off the main body
of the Lithuanian Army from the Wilma
sector gives color to the possibility of
Polish advance ON kovno the dispatch
declares. These forces are composed of
foot. horse and artillery and are we'll
equipped.
The correspondent says the secret po-
lice of Kovno have arrested the ring
leaders an the pilot, in which the prin-
cipal Polish landowners are implicated.
The plot aimed at the cutting OF the
railway between Nirballen and kovno to
prevent the transport of supplies from
Germany.
Generally speaking, the dispatch adds,
Wilma was spared the horrors Of street
fighting. although there was some shoot
ing and bombing The invaders pro-
claimed their government in a flamboy-
ant declaration signed by Zellgouski and
five others The declaration repudiated
the RussQ-Llthuanian treaty and insisted
on the right Of self-deteTmination.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13
To Have Ladies Night.

The Harding Coolidge Salesmen's Club
will have a special ladies night Friday
evening at Lambros
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13

Storm Doors. Storm sash. Porch In
closures. rindall x Son. Ga TatnSl
street.--Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13

sufferers from indigestion, Eis IN -
stomach or bloating should Try Malr 2
Wonderful Remedy One dose Ril con-
vince or money refunded. Nl druggists
ADV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13
Weather Forecast.

BY Associated Press % hvcry Evenins
Washington, oct n. Mca her forrcast
for Delaware
Fair tonight aud Thursday htuC rhangr IA
temperature
sCN. MOON .TENPERArUR Rk AND TlDE
sun rose this mnrning. n.tO
sun sets this Afternoon o,@f
sun rises tomUrrOw morDdlg. o.ll
sun sets tomorrow Afternoon h.&h
Moon sets tonight r&A
Length Of day. ~ nours n minutes
1 b. m yesterday -.
= 3. IN today ......ss uA
Noon TODAY.
Highest temperature Yesterday ~
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High tide tins uiornius .....- i.N
High tide this AFTERNOON ........ be tsl
Low tide this morning ............. y a.
Low tide Soc
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13

Don't miss the fair, Second Baptist
church, Ninth and Franklin streets
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13
NOTED EVANGELIST DEAD.
Charles Nj. Alexander. Native of Tennes'
see, Dies al Birmingham, England.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening
Birmingham, England, Oct. 13.-Chas
McCallon Alexander, an evangelist known
throughout the world, died suddenly at
bis home here this morning.
Charles M. Alexander was born Octo-
Der "a, 1867, at Maryville, Tenn. Early
10 life he engaged in evangelistic work,
directing his activities with great success
TO organizing and conducting large ehoirs.
He made two evangelistic tours Of the
world and was compiler Of volume Of
hymns.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13

A rich food. Clover Dairy Co.'S A
grade safe milk,-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13

Buy safe milk Phone 1910, the Clover
Dairy Co.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13
MRS. WILLIAM b. WILSON DEAD.
Wife of Secretary of Labor Passes Away
at Washington.
cry Evening

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington, Oct l3-Agres William
son Wilson, wife Of Secretary of Labor
Wilson, died early today at the Wilson
home here, agod I'll years Airs Wilson
was stricken with paralytic stroke
about ten years ago and this resulted in
her death Nine children and her hus-
band survived.
Funeral services will be held at the
home here Thursday afternoon and burial
will be made at Blosshurg, Pa, Sunday.
Elmira \ Y. Oct. Is Mrs. William
B Wilson, wife Of the secretary of labor,
died at clock this morning in Washing
ton, d. G. She was born in Blossburg, Pa.
and her body viii be taken there for
funeral SUNDAY.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-13

Elgin " riSk Watches
Collins and Meyers, lQi Nest riEn,t
street Adv.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-07-16
CLINTON ITEMS.

The Rev. w. w. Russell returned
nome Sunday morning from a ten day
trip In Kansas City, Mo-, and Kansas
ne was greeted with an appreciative
congregation. In the evening Rev. DR..
Hunt of the NJ. f. church white
preached. He and Rev Russell exchang.
ed puipits Rev. Russell delivering the
sermon to DR.. Hunt IS people.
General Robinson of Dewitt street is
able to be out again after several weeks
illness. - Z
The Second Baptist Sunday school
VIII glfe their annual picnic at Eagle
Point park Tuesday, Jul Y 90.
Troop IA Boy Scouts of America of
the Second Baptist church seems to
have the Boy Scouts base ball cinched
tor hrst place as they are now leading
the other nineteen troops in the league
and there are only three more games to
play. Troop ~ is the only colored troop
IN the league.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-07-16
IOWA NEWS
TT. MADISON. IOWA.

Miss Mary Woods and Miss Lola
Watt are delegates to the A.. NJ. +
Sunday school convention held in Chi
cago, Ill.
Mrs. Simmerman has returned home
after visiting relatives in Hannibal
Mo.
Mrs. Alice Beckley has returned ia
her home in st. Joe, No., after spend.
ing Afew days here.
Ms Clara Murphy and little daugh-
ter, Viola of Monmouth, ILL.,, visited at
the home of Mrs. Robert Goodman.
Mr.. William Redd has gone to Chi
cago for an indefinite stay.
Mr.. Clyde Stone of Mt. Pleasant
spent few days here. ..
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Goodman spent
the Fifth in Burlington.
Mr. Raymond Black spent the Fifth
in Burlington.
About forty young people from here
attended the ball game in Monmouth,
ILL.,, FIT. Madison and Monmouth col
ored teams playing. Fl. Madison win
ming 8 to 5. All reported a fine time.
- Mrs. Lola Black has returned home
from Mt. Pleasant where she has been
visiting.