davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
WEST CHURCH MANSE.
Purchase of 90s Adams Street Reported
AT Business Meeting Last Night.

At a business meeting of West Presby-
terian Church last night, the following
men were elected to serve as additional
elders of the church: j. E. Nj. Burns,
Joshua B. Carpenter, A. Victor Hughes,
E. Nj. Ocheltree, Philip McRae and
Warren X. Yerger.
This addition to the eldershlp now
gives the church a seasonal membership
of Is. including the pastor as moderator
The following were elected trustees TO
serve for three years: Harry Frazer, John
Peach, Henry McCollum.
The report of the church treasurer,
NJ. d. Fisher, was the best the church
has ever had, and that of the treasurer
of session. NJ. D. Crossan, was equally
encouraging, showing an increase to the
cause of missions through the envelope
system of practically 100 per cent.
The committee appointed TO purchase
a manse for the use of the pastor and his
family reported the purchase of such a
home at 90S Adams street, and after ex-
tensive renovations, DR.. Smiley and his
family expect to occupy 1t about the
middle of June next The report was un-
animously adopted, and the committee
was discharged with the thanks of the con-
gregatiOn.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
ROTARIANS FIND
HEARTY WELCOME
IN SCRANTON, PA.
Wilmington Delegation Arrived
Last Night With Several
Others.
CONVENTION TODAY;
BANQUET THIS EVENING
,ecial Dispatch to Every Evening

Special Dispatch to Every Evening
Scranton, Pa, April S.--Arriving at
GAO last night on a special train, with q
large banner on each side of the train
labeled wilmington Rotary Club, 500
Rotarians, representing Delaware and
most of eastern Pennsylvania, found a
hearty welcome. They had come here
TO attend the Fifth district convention
of Rotary Clubs, which opened IN the
Armory today. Thirty-three persons were
in the Wilmington party, including an
official representation of the club IN that
city and their ladies. They came all the
way through from Wilmington on a
special car, on each side Of which they had
attached the banner referred to above
As that was the only outward designation
on the train it would give one the impress
sion en- route and on its arrival, that the
whole party was from Wilmington.
Such was not the case, however, although
Wilmington, with its improvlsed ''Iazz
Tor comb band, marching from one end OF
the train to the other, several times, not
only made its presence felt, but also made
the acquaintance of everybody else and
soon became known as the Invest wire IN
the party. The Baltimore delegation
was on the train when il arrived IN Will
mington yesterday at noon, over the
Baltimore * Ohio railroad. At Chester
a delegation got aboard from that city;
the Philadelphia, Atlantic City and Cam
den clubs joined the party at Wayne
Junction; the Bethlehem club at Beth
lehem. and the Allentown and Reading
clubs at Wilkes-Barre.
Upon arriving here last night there
was an informal reception for the MEM
4 In or llnfRI 'nGpV
convention headquarters, with dancing
i'm the CRYSTAL room Today the visitors
were entertained at luncheon and tonight
there will be banquet in the Armory.
About 800 Rotarians are here.
The convention opened today IN the
Y. NJ. G.. A. Building As for the ladies
in the party, they spent the day as guests
of the local ladies committee, IN tour
Of the city, parks, &c. The convention
will continue today and tomorrow. At
3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon the VIII
mington party will leave for home. OK
pecting to reach their destination in the
evening.
On the way here the Wilmington party
passed through three snow fiurries, but
found no snow here, though this morning
the temperature was down 10 "a. Snow
capped mountains arc visible In the dis
tance. At WAYNE Junction a diner was
cut off the train, and as part Of the Baiti-
more PARTY was in It at the time, they had
70 GO to Bound Brook and come here later,
but thew arrived during the night. All
Of the members Of the Wilmington party
are ENJOYING good health and real Scranton
hospitality. They anticipate g visit to
the nearby coal mines before returning
home. The Scranton News today printed
portrait Of each club president and secre-
tary, with brief comment by each. The
pictures of President William j.. Holland
and Secretary John Krause eof the viii
mington Club were included. The Vii.
mington party IS stopping at the HoteI
Jermyn.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
VARIETY SHOWER.

Mrs. George Regas entertained the
Whatsoever girls of East lake Presby-
terian Church at her home, 2l06 Boule-
ward, Monday evening After the business
meeting a variety shower was given to
Miss Elsie Boyd, in honor of her approach
ing marriage to Benjamin i. Price.
Many beautiful and useful gifts were re-
ceiyed. At late hour refreshments were
served. Among those present We're Mrs.
J. MCGOWAN (president); Mrs. i. 7.
Mortecai, Mrs. G.. Watson, Mrs. {.
Lloyd, Mrs w Maser, Mrs H. Shilleng
er, Mrs. c. Chandler, Mrs S. Fairchlds,
Mrs. NJ Zebley, Mrs Il. Mclean, Mrs.
G. Regas, Mrs W G. Lang, Mrs l.. White,
Mrs. Birmingham, Mrs f. Patterson;
Misses Gertrude Solomon, Virginia Ger
hauser, Anna Dale, Elsie Boyd, Irene
Boyd, Carrie Boyd, Mildred Penrose,
Carrie Pruitt, Netta Ruff, Ruth Town
send Marion Davis, Gertrude Nutter,
Clara Nutter, Catherine Docherty, Helen
Chesney, Florence Sinclair, Helen Regan,
Lillian Lang, Eleanor Lloyd, Frances
White, Mr. and Mrs Neal Drury, Mrs
j. n. Boyd, Miss T.. Shannon, Leonard
Drury, Benjamin L. Price, William Lang,
viii Maser, Stanley Walker, Leon White,
Harry Shillenger.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
SPRING INSTITUTE
new CASTLE ". C.T. u.
In Session Today at McCabe M.
E. Church; Address by Mrs.
de Silva of New York.

The Spring Institute of the New Castle
County w. G, 7. l.. is being held today
in McCabe Memorial Nj. T.. Church,
Twenty-second and Boulevard, with q
good representation of members from all
the branches. The officers of the union
are Mrs. Mary b. Donnell, of Newark, !,
president; Miss Lille b. Williams, corre-
spending secretary; Mrs. Elsie {. Fisher,
recording secretary, and Mrs. A. Laura
Truax, treasurer.
The meeting this morning at $50 was
opened with devotional service by Mrs
Adam Stengle, and welcome by Mrs.
Frank &. Sparks. Reports of the secre-
tary and treasurer were read, the latter
showing the finances of the union to be IN
splendid condition.
A plea for assistance for the Industrial
School for Colored Girls was made by
Mrs. NJ l.. Jackson, one of the board OF
directors and a member of the Delaware
Federation of Colored Women's Clubs.
The President, Mrs Donnell, an-
nounced the appointment of the following
committees. Resolutions, Mrs. .Ioser h
and Mrs. Derrlekson; courtesles, Mrs.
NJ. T.. Webber, Mrs. Sara Waring, Mrs.
Hardness and Mrs. Lizzie McCauley
finance. Mrs. Laura Truax and assistants
from ELLA Thacher Union: Union Signal,
Mrs Pennington Of Delaware City and
Mrs Shepherd of Newark; Crusaders
Monthly. Mrs. Dempsey, Mrs. GARNER
and Mrs keene.
Mrs. Florence Bayard IIilles was to
have made an address at | | o'clock, but
did not arrive in time from New York, and
will address the institute this afternoon
An address on "Americanlzation, by
Miss Kennedy of New York, was also
postponed until this afternoon on account
of her failure to arrive in time for the
morning program.
Quite an interesting talk on the work
of the Young Peoples Branch was made
by Mrs. L. NJ de Silva, corresponding
secretary of the New York State w. &.
L. IT,, who told Of the work Of the branch,
and what II stood for. Mrs. de Silva ~ q
fluent and interesting speaker, and VIII
deliver another talk TO the institute this
afternoon or tonight on another feature
of the work and aims of the Y II. B.
Mrs. Wilkins OF Delaware City told oi
the work of the Delaware City Union
among the soldiers ut Fort du Pont.
At 1890 luncheon was served in the
church 10 the delegates and the officers ol
the institute. :,
At the session this afternoon there vii
he an address by DR. John Nelson Miles
of Washington, and also talk by Mrs
Lulu Shepard of Utah.
At the evening session there Will b'
Scripture readings, and an address BY
Mrs. Lulu Shepard.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
GERMAN LIBERALS CONDEMN
MANEuYRE IN RUHR VALLEY

Berlin. April S.-Alaiority SOCIALIST
members Of the cabinet have been nlacd
in an embarrassing position by the pres
entation Of Democrats by labor leader,
for the withdrawal Of regular troops from
the Ruhr valley and for action IA othcr
matters involved IN the situation which
has resulted in a French advance east ol
the Rhine
1t Is freely admitted this section came
as a surprise as the coalition government
did not expect an attack from Carl r Lcge
president of German Federation oi Irade
Unions, and other Leaders who ,gncd The
demands II had been actlng IN the belief
it had the support of All parties n view
Of the serious situation confronting the
country.
In official quarters regret q sAprcsscd
that the labOrite demands amount 90
moral support of Premier Millerind 0i
France and Il Is declared they are MOE
feasible, as the government is putting
forth its utmost efforts 20 restore Quiet
in the Ruhr region. Liberal newspapers
outspokcnly condemn the manouNrc. for
which they hold Herr Lcgion responsible.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
PICKFORD DIVORCE ATTACKED.
Nevada VIII Contest Decree on Ground
Of CoIiuSion

Reno. New, April S-A suit 70 set
aside the decree If divorc granted 70
Mary Pickford, now Mrs. Douglas Fair
banks, will he file next week b the
Attorney General 0f Nevada, according
10 statement made yesterday by Robert
ri hards, Deputy Attorney General who
has been investigating the circumstances
under which the decree wa, granted.
The suit will be based on allega tions
that colluslon and conspiracy were re-
sorted to in conducting the case and that
because Of the ins Efficiency Of the resi-
dence Of the other party 70 the case the
court fail q to acquire jurisdiction.
As a result of the examination
have made Of the flies and records in the
Pickford case sal Deputy Attorney
General Richards, II am satisfied that
the decree is not valid because the court
had not acquired jurisdiction and be-
cause collusion and conspiracy were re-
sorted TO. A smt set aside the decree
will be filed by Attor- ey General Fowler
about the middle Of next week.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
ALL EYES ON JOHNSON.
Victory in Michigan Has Brought Him
Big Into the Spot Light.

Chicago, April S--Senator Hiram
Johnson's feat in carrying the Repnb-
iican Presidential primary in Michigan
by large plurality is having its re-
action here and forms the chief topic
of discussion in political and business
circles. Up to the time that he swept
Michigan there was no very serious con-
slderation of Johnson as formidable
candidate, partly because he joined
Roosevelt in splitting the Republican
party in 1912, and partly because he
had been accused of responsibility Tor
the defeat of Mr.. Hughes in California
IN 1916, at least by negative action.
Now the comment is made that John.
son may prove dangerous after oil, and
this is causing much sober thought
among leaders and so-called conserva-
tlves who don't want him. His sweep
of Michigan is attributed generally to q
hold on the vote of the radical elements
which are strong in that State, and es-
pecially in Detroit
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
LIVELY STIR AMONG
KENT REPUBLICANS
The Allees, Father and Son, It IS
Said, Are Deeply Interested in
the Coming State Con-
vention.
Special Correspondents Of Every Evening

Special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Dover. April S.-The State Sentinel
State Senator James +. Alice. Jr., presl-
dent and editor, announced January %
that Senator had resigned as chairman of
the Kent County Republican Committee
and would "retire from politics Now
comes the apparently well-founded report
that State Senator Alice and his father i,
former United States Senator J. Frank
Alice, are very much in politics and are
working to get a prominent place IN the
Republican State Convention to be held
April 20.
1t developed here yesterday that in
the filing of names for State Convention
delegates in the Fifth Representative
district, at the primaries to be held April
II. objection was made to the name of
Frank Hall Davis, Dover attorney and
for many years one of the hardest party
workers in lower Delaware. The reason
for the OPP osition has not been made
public The names filed with the county
committee from the Fifth district, IN
cluded William d. Denny, Frank Hall
Davis, Rev. L. S. Moore and A. A.
Watson,
Not desiring a contest at the primary
Davis, in the interest of harmony decided
to with draw, and the name OF William +.
Hartnett was filed instead.
1t now develops that the names of
Howard NJ Buckson and George W.
Tebo have been filed by the opposition
The district being allowed but four dele
gates, it now looks as though there will
be lively fight at the primaries.
In the Second Representative district
the delegates have been selected without
opposition. They are DR.. Cecil de j.
Harbordt, Ed Willim, Alonzo Jones
William T. Cullen, alternates, j. Burton
Wharton, NJ Hayes Wilson, w. L.
Cole and Ed. Boggs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
BLACK TROOPS RESENT
Continued from page
20 srarKE 70 w c,ILEo.

No STRIKE TO ~ CALLED
There was keen speculation during ~
early part u the day whether there
would be n strike by the workmen IN pro
test against the occupation. N is under
stood that a movement was started ~
caIl a strike ~ short duration m a demon
stratiOn, bur tho correspondent vas in-
formed shortly after noon that the ieaders
Of the Social Democrats were c0unaeiing
against a strike. fearing that the presenee
~ idle worlcrnen IN tho streets might lead
n disorders
The general sentiment expressed bv
the populace up 20 the time u This after
noon's incident ~ least was that The penpie
~ Frankfort were powrriess 20 resisf the
occupation and that the best cuur.e ~
pursue would bs ~ accept the situation
Hrvs -vEER At covorEsT.
The Germans refer satirically ~ the
occupation ~ "the conquest Of Frankfort
declaring that the French secretly sfrroun-
ed the city and swOoped down unon u az
II thev cxpected 20 meet armed resistance.
A number 81 tanks which had bern placed
in front 81 the railway station yesterday
were removed cariv today.
Feverish excitement prevailed in The
CITY after 4 he shooting. which d wss fearcd
mlEuL ltiil 70 NiliFI iltA4I fiHf'-l' fiiiif.iIt-
4 number of policemen wearing civiiisn
clothing and carving carbines were sent
ont on patrol 20 prevent the gathering 81
crowds
FRENCH TO PROBE sHooTIN-.
At military headquarters one ~ The
French officers admitted that an officer
was present N the square when the hlarks
VINO come from the French possessnn ~
Senegal in Western Equatorial Africa
fred upon the crowd. He said q search
ing inquiry would BE- made - determine
the facts regarding the shooting and the
cause for it,
The protective measures taken by the
French after the incident included the
sending the caisson- OF munitions ID vari-
Gus strategic points where the troops
were stationed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
81 SOLDIERS BODIES BACK.
Funeral Ship From England Docks at
New York.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
New York, April s.-The transport
Nansemond, first American funeral ship
from Europe, arrived here early today
with the bodies Of 81 soldiers who died in
base hospitals IN England during the war.
Relatives and friends Of the dead as
sembled at the dock 10 receive the hag-
draped coffins. II was planned To ship all
the bodies TO their final resting places
during the day.
From this port the bodies viii be
shipped within a few days 90 virtually
every State in the Union. Each body
enoased in a metal-lined, fag-draped
casket, viii be accompanied by a soldier
guard, made up as far as possible Of men
who served in the same organization as the
deceased. These guards Of honor will re-
main with the bodies until the earth fysJly
closes over their former comrades. Then
they viii return to the base here TO Upke
the formal report that will officially close
the record Of those who when their coun-
try called responded to the limit Of their
power.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
MEXICAN OUTLAWS LYNCHED.
Five of Raiders of American Camp
Hanged by Mob.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Ell Paso, Tex, April S.-Five Mexican
outlaws, members of a party of 10 who
recently raided the mining camp of John
Hicks, an American, near Guadalupe
Calno, Chihuahua, have been lynched by
neighbors of Hicks, according TO reports
brought here.
The bandit, it was stated, rode up TO
the Hicks camp, disarmed the American
and his Mexican workmen and carried off
S6 900 in silver bars and all provisions
of the camp The loss of the provisions
carried many miles on mule back over
rough mountain trails so enraged the peo-
pie of the vicinity that they formed par
ty and pursued the bandits, capturing the
leader and four of his men. These were
hanged to trees. The remaining 10 es-
caped
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
DEMOCRATS SEEK HOOVER.
Boston Leaders Want Him 10 be Party
Standard Bearer.

Boston, April S-Chandler NJ. Wood.
chairman OF the executive committee Of
the Democratic State Committee, made
public last night a letter which he had
sent TO Herbert Hoover asking whether
Mr.. Hoover would accept the Democratic
nomination for the Presidency if 1t were
offered TO him.
In the letter Mr.. Wood said that he
had assisted in the organization of the
Hoover Democratic Club OF Massachusetts
and added:
Since the formation of our club l
have seen a statement purportmg TO
emanate from YOU In which you said you
would accept the nomination OF Re
publican convention. feel that the Dem
ocrats who are active participants IN the
movement for your nomination upon their
ticket are entitled TO know whether or not
YOU viii accept the Democratic nomina-
tion if offered you.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
BRITISH-AMERICAN CLUB.

The British-American Club will hold
a social on Friday evening, and invite as
their guests all men and women OF British
and American birth and the children of
such. The social will be held in the lee
tureroom of the Unitarian Church, West
street above Eighth, commencing at 5
o'clock There will be refreshments,
music and dancing This club will seek to
promote friendly relations between the
British and American peoples. People
of British birth and descent are invited
TO attend.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
BRITONS GUARD JERUSALEM.
Several Killed in Clashes Between Jews
and Mohammedans.
Press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Jerusalem, April Although martial
law was proclaimed here on Monday and
the city is under heavy patrol by British
troops, scattered fights occurred between
Jews and Mohammedans Monday and
Tuesday in the narrow lanes of the old
city and outside the walls Several per
sons We're killed on both sides and about
$50 were injured, most of them slightly.
When martial law was established en-
trance to the city was forbidden but this
rule was relaxed today and normal con-
ditions seemed to be near. The city is
under the control of the commander of the
eighth infantry brigade OF the British
army.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
Z New Members for Lafayette Lodge.

Lafaye,te Lodge No ?, Knights of
Gyt1Ias last night received ten candidates
after the rank Of page had been conferred
upon them by Oriental lodge No. 13.
The dramatic team Of the latter lodge ex-
emplihed the lesson OF friendship and the
charges were made by Billy Wilson, prel-
ate An official visit was paid Lafayette
.lodge by Grand Chancellor Harry Fritz,
Mark L. Grant. grand keeper Of records
and seals Paul T. Pennock grand master
Of finance, and John Kupeth, grand State
instructor
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
COUNT OF SEVEN TOWNS.

Nv Associated Press TO Every Evening
Washington, April S-Population sta
tistics announced today by the Census
Bureau include;
Brockton. Mass, 66, l3S, increase g, 200
or 1853 per cent over 1910; Auburn, \.
Y, 36, LIP, increase 1,474 or 4.3 per cent;
Marshalltown, Iowa, 1871, increase
2.357 or 17.6 per cent; Memphis, Tenn.
I62.35I, increase 81, ,246 or 23.S per
cent; johnson City, Tenn, l2,442, in
crease 3,940 or 46.3 per cent;
Vallenjo, Cal, 1858, increase 5,5l3
or 4S.6 per cent; Richmond, Calf, To-
S43 increase lOO4l or l47,6 per cent.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
THE LIGHT THAT FAILED"
Deputy Attorney General Said Auto Lamps
Were Burning When Car Was Parked.

Chief Deputy Acknowledgement +.
Warren Green was dismissed by Judge
Hastings in Municipal Court today on a
charge of parking motor vehicle without
proper lights.
MIR. Green said the lights were burning
on his machine when he left 1T shortly
after 9 o'clock, on Tenth street near
Market, but that the electrical contact
must have become broken. The light
KEYS were in such position as to indicate
the lights had been burning. Policeman
Gross, who brought the charge, likewise
testified 70 this.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
BEACON BANQUET

John r. Gre gg,author Of Gregg short
hand, will be the guest of honor at the
Beacon College banquet on Thursday
evening of next week. Mr.. Gregg will
have very interesting story to tell
about his early career as a shorthand
writer and a shorthand inventor.
Harry c. Spillman of New York City
will also speak Dancing in the Hotel
du Pont ballroom will follow the banquet.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
CHICAGO HOG MARKET.

By Associated Press To Every Evening
Chicago. April S.-Hogs Receipts
1000: steady to 25c lower than yester-
davs average. Top, 1915; bulk, 15.l0a-
1928; heavy, 14.65al5.50; medium, 1926
al6.40; light, l5.60al6.50; light light,
l4.S0al6.50: heavy packing sows smooth,
13.OOal400; packing sows rough, l2.75a-
I3.25: pigs. 13.0Oal5.00.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
EXCHANGE ON STUTZ SHARES.

By Associated Press 20 Every Eseuing
New York, April S-Thc New Nork
stock exchange today directed its members
to report their commitments, both hong
and short, in Stutz Motor, trading On
which was suspended when shorts efforts.
to cover caused great increases IN It's value
The exchange continued % maintain
silence in regard 70 the conditions which
Allan A. Ryan, chairman of the Stutl
Board has announced viii be satisfactory
10 him for settlement Of the matter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
MARTIN SEEKS HEARING.
Former Prisoner Asks Opportunity to
Speak Before Century Club.

Everett +. Martin, a former prisoner
at the New Castle county workhouse, has
applied to one of the members OF the
executive committee of the New Century
Club, he said today, for permission to
address an open forum under the clubs
auspices on the subject of "Prison Re
FORM"
He called at Every Evening office to-
day and made this statement. he de-
clared also that many beneficial changes
could be made at the workhouse and he
claims to be able to point out some OF the
defects, having been prisoner for three
years, with ample opportunity for OBJ
scryatIon,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
WALES HOST IN PACIFIC.
British Prince TO Entertain on His War.
ship at San Diego.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
San Diego, Cal, April S.-Only one
formal event was ON the program today of
Edward, Prince of Wales, who arrived
here yesterday for a visit of two days.
That was reception aboard the British
cruiser Renown on which the Prince is
travelling from England to Australia and
New Zealand. Invitations have been
issued to a large number of officials and
citizens.
The Renown is to sail from here early
tonight with Honolulu its next port Of
call.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
Toledo Switchmen Go Out.
sociated Press 20 Every Evening

Bt AssOfldftl Eftss % y WY E&FtEIEttr
Toledo, o., April Six hundred
switchmen employed in the local railroad
switching district walked out in sympathy
with switchmen in other cities today. 1t
is predicted that all traffic will be tied up
within "a hours.