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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
COMPLICATED CASE.
Scruton Matter to be Ruled Upon BY the
Court Tomorrow

Several cases for and against Clifford A.
Scruton, contractor, pending IN the Super
Tor Court and called on the trial list yester-
day, were involved in some confusion
arising out of proceeding IN the L. :.
District Court by which Scruton was
adjudicated on involuntary bankrupt.
No trustee had been appointed. The
probable appointment of trustee changes
Scruton's legal status aso that he can
neither sue nor be sued. The trustee would
be the proper person to sue for him or to
accept service in suit against him.
Therefore Attorneys Garrett and Speak
man both asked leave to withdraw their
appearance in the suit on behalf of the
bankrupt against Holmes Jones. The
latter insisted that the case be marked for
trial, inssmuch as he claims Scruton owes
him somewhere around 81, 500. Also they
wished leave to withdraw III q cross suit
By. Jones against Scruton, and also from
stifl another suit for Scruten against
the Pomeroy Construction Co. The court
announced it would pass upon all these
motions tomorrow afternoon at 2.3o
o'clock. Both suits begun by Scruton are
upon foreign attachment proceedings.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
FIRST LEAGUE MEET MARCH II.
Investigation Of Conditions in Russia,
First Work Of Council.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Paris, March 2.-The League Of Ma
tons council will hold its next meeting in
Paris on March II. Organization of the
commission which IL to investigate condi-
tions in Russia will be takenup, il is under
stood.
The first number of the official organ of
the League of Nations has just been issued
This brochure contains the covenant of
the League, list Of the nations which
have already ratified the treaty of Yer
sailles, the letters Of adherence TO the
covenant from the states invited to Join
and the process verbal of the first session OF
the League council. besides that of the
International Labor Councils first meet
ing The booklet, which was printed in
London, is in both French and English.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
$50 4 MONTH PROPOSED
FOR men Who FOUGHT
500 Additional for Those Who
Went Overseas; Would Tax
Incomes for Fund.
By Associatcd Press to Every Evcnins

Washington, March 3.--Another row
occurred today at hearings before the
House Ways and Means Committee on
soldier relief measures. H. came when
Edward II. Hale, representing veterans
OF foreign wars, told the committee that
statements made yesterday by Franklin
D'Olicr, commander Of the American
Legion, were erroneous and should be
contradicted =
A storm Of protest resulted, but ChHr-
man Fordney restored quiet by warning
that Unless order could bc maintained,
Eve will quit these hearings
Representative Treadway. Republican,
Massachusetts,. said the committee should
not permit criticism of tho American
Legion, adding that evident rivalry
exists between various associations.
Criticisms must be permitted If we
get anywhere, INTERCEPTED Representative
Garner, Democrat, Texas.
After five minutes Of wrangling among
members, during which several started
TO leave, Chairman Fordney ruled that
witnesses should not criticize other
organizations
Hale urged passage Of o bill authorizing
relief TO discharge service men Mt the
rate ri $40 month instead Of $50, with an
additional grant Of 500 TO those who
served overseas lie also favored passage
Of the Morgan bill. whieh would give
service men the option Of selecting
hourrtnnds.
How could the money be raised for
this bonnsg' asked Representative kitchin
Democrat, North Carolina There II
a public debt OF s26, 900. 900, 900 now
"Our plan, sa1d Hale, would he to
tax all incomes above $50, 900 at the rate
Of two per cent, graduating that until
seven ,rr cent would be charged on in-
comes above si,OO00o0. This would
provide 5000, 900 900, according TO the
internal revenue bureau
Some Of the alleged economies practiceai
by this Congress are a crime, the witness
said. wheroupon Mr. kitchin remarked
that the economies If this Republican
Congress surely are n crime
Hale said, Up appreciation and nothing
more had been extended TO discharged
soldiers.
These men" he declared, have been
turned back 70 civilian life with so pieces
of silver and they have been brought
face ~ face with the lngratitiide Of the
Republic. The only wonder il that they
have stood so long the apathetic attitude Of
Congress
Members of Congress received back
army and returned % the House, he said,
adding that others were equally az deserv-
ing as eE-soldler Congressman.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
.GALL|LL|O TO FACE
CONSPIRACY CHARGE
IN MURDER CASE
Accused Of Being Concerned, In
directly, in the Tragic Death
Of Tony Quartelo.
ARREST REVEALS STORY
OF MURDERERS' BAND

Peter Gsllillio was arrested yesterday
on a bench warrant on the charge OF
conspiracy to commit murder in con-
nection with the death Of Tony Quartelp
in january, 1919 Soon after the grand
jury returned an indictment against
Gallillio Attorney General David J.
Rcinhardt told Judge Boycc that the
man had just been released from the
workhouse. Armed with the bench
warrant Deputy Sheriff Parker md
Detective Frank Mahoney arrested the
Italian Mt his room and took him before
Judge Boyce. Tho latter fixed bail at
$1,000. The man could not furnish bail
and was sent to the workhouse.
The conspiracy charged against Gallib-
Ito was that which resulted in the death
of Tony Quartelo at the hands OF four
men last January year ago. According
to the story Of Alfred Rossi, one OF the
alleged co-conspirntors, the mans nssail-
ants had formed an organization that
with it's oath and initiation fee resembled
some OF the old criminal bands of fiction.
The fifteen members wore long black
gowns in their meeting rooms, except
that the leader wore a white coat and
red veil. The others wore black wells.
Fifteen revolvcrs and as many dangers
formed the spokes of a wheel, the MEM
Der. standing in a circle To form the
wheel. Each paid $50 initiation fee.
When the members were all assembled
the leader would open the meeting by
pointing TO the weapons and chanting:
These do deeds and do not tell.
The first victim this organization went
after so far as is known, was Tony Quartelo
because he was considered the only
Italian in the community with money
enough 10 make it interesting 10 them.
Andrew Rosselli, another, who was about
TO leave for Italy, was selected as another
victim. Both were attacked when they
alighted from the Penns' Grove boat
Quartelo was slain and John Harkina and
Walter T.. Parker. both railroad en-
ployes, who pursued the murderers,
were both wounded by one OF them.
States officers are positive this band was
responsible for much lawleS-ness around
Carney's Point about that time.
Peter Gallillio will be tried at this term
of General Sessions. it WAS stated. He
just served six months in the workhouse
for insulting young woman last summer
by grabbing her by the ankle,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
AMERICANS IN AINTAB SAFE.


By Associated Press % Every Evening
Constantinople, Monday, March /.
All Americans In Aintab. where dis
orders occurred early in February, were
safe on February IA, according TO courier
who has arrived here from Asia Minor
The situation in Aintab has become quiet,
and Armenians and Moslems have re-
tired to their respective quarters. Mos
lens in the city have refused TO sell sup
plies to Christians. French troops are not
occupying Aintab, roads leading to which
are infested with bandits.
The American Commission for II lief
IN the Near East has re-established COM
munieation with Marash and is sending
supplies. No arrests have yet been made
IS result Of the murder Of James Perry
and Frank Johnson, two American \. VI.
G. A. men, near Aintab on February 4.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03

Was Formerly President Of the Reading
iron Company

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Reading, Pa, March frank G..
Smink, aged "a years, widely known in
the iron trade, died here today Until
recently he was for many years presidents
OF the Reading Iron Company, employing
1000 men, succeeding the late George K.
Peer when the latter was elected president
Of the Reading Railway Company IN 1902.
Recently he has Been serving as chairman
of the company's board of directors, sue
ceeding Edward T. Stotesbury of Phil
sdeiphia.
Mr.. Smink was director in at least q
dozen financial and iron and steel cor
poFations IN this city and State and was a
member of several organizations N Read
ing, Philadelphia and New York He Der
gan life as bank clerk and later was
identified with the Reading Railway Com
pany until he entered the iron trade. He
leaves large estate.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
HOG ISLAND FOR SALE.
Shipping Board Ready to Receive
Offers for Plant; Cost u. S.
S1,757.000.
Nv Associated Pres, to Every Evening

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington, March 3.-The Shipping
Board is ready to sell Hog Island, the
great fabricating shipyard built during
the war.
Chairman Payne announced today that
title TO the yard site had been perfected
by payment OF SI,757 600 to the American
international Shipbuilding Co, which
owned the land, and that he was ready to
receive tenders for the property.
Purchase of the yard by the State of
Pennsylvania or the city of Philadelphia
for use as shipping terminal, has been
suggested.
Study of the property was begun today
with particular reference TO surplus sup
plies of steel, machinery and other equip
ment. Fabricated steel and engines ade-
quate for the construction of l6 ships are
ready for immediate sale. it was said, and
with other surplus materials may be Of
fered separately.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
To BREAK UP TURK wARsHIPs.



London, March 3.-The disposition Of
the Turkish navy was definitely settled
by the Allied Supreme Council to-day
when II was decided that the peace treaty
shoeId provide that the warships be
broken up. The Turkish army vii. be
reduced to such point By the peace
terms that IL would not be effective
against another country
The council deliberated this morning
over the report Of Marshal Foch on the
military situation as regards Turkey, but
it did not determine upon the details Of
the military terms of the treaty
When Premier Nitti of Italy learned
this morning that the French Premier,
NJ Mllerland. wes unlikely to return TO
the London conference he reverted 10 his
first plan TO leave for Rome on Thursday.
This viii leave only the foreign ministers
and ambassad doris TO clear uE the details OF
the Turkish treaty. en- which the council
$ agreed in principle.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
DRESSED LIKE A LORD, "
BUT FOUND IN RAGS
Mark Chambers, Who Got Drunk
on Bay Rum. Told Court His
Clothes Were Stolen.

Thank YOU = thousand times your
Honor was Mark Chambers appreoia-
ton of his dismissal by Judge Hastings in
Municipal Court today on charge of
being drunk.
Chambers pleaded guilty and blamed
his appearance in court on bay rum. He
asked for the leniency Of the court, saying
Yesterdays drunk was the first ''fall off
the water wagon" in six months.
Chambers said he continually fights
drink, but it gets him once in a while. He
said he was dressed like lord, yesterday
when he reached Wilmington but someone
got his clothes and left him the torn
clothes he wore today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
WILSON GOES MOTORING.
President Leaves White House for
First Time in More Than
Four Months.
By Associated Press 10 Every Evening

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Washington, March 3.--Prcsident Viii
son went motor riding today, the f1rst
time he has been out of White House
grounds since he returned TO Washington
from his western tour last October, a
very sick man.
The President was accompanied by
Mrs. Wilson, DIR. Graysop and Secret
Service men. and took spin around the
speedway along the Potomac closed
car was used and the party left through the
southwest gate. Photographers who had
waited several weeks for the Presidents
reappearance in public were prohibited by
the police from taking photographs.
Almost ideal weather prevailed for tho
Presidents ride. the day being as balmy
as one in late spring with only gentle
wind stirring The car was kept closed
throughout the trip, however.
The President sat in the rear scat with
Mrs. Wilson and kept his cap in his hand
most of the time.
From the speedway" the President
drove back into the city and down Pennsyl
vania avenue around the capital and
thence to the White House. He was away
n little more than an hour and appeared
to have enjoyed his outing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03

New Regent Welcomed With song By
National Diet on Taking Oath.

By Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Budapest, Monday, March linz
mediately after Admiral Harthy had as
sumed his duties as regent Of Hungary
Premier Huszar, announced that the Cabi-
net had resigned. Admiral Horthy, how
ever, asked that the Ministry retained
government.
A scene unparalleled IN Hungarian his
tory occurred when Admiral Horthy took
the oath as regent. Hardly had his afiirna-
ton been pronounced than the Diet and
galleries rose and sang the antional anthem
amid wild enthusiasm.
II appears that Admiral Horthy asked
the consent Of the greater powers before
assuming the regency and that he accepted
il on condition that be should be. en-
powered to dissolve the National As
sembly il he found it necessary.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
ITALIAN FIGHT FOR COGNAC.
u. S. Agents Take 537 Bottles OF the
Presidente Wilson.

By Assoclated Press 20 Every Evening
New York, March Government
agents came of victorious in the first
pitched battle to result in New York from
enforcement of the prohibition law, and
today the victors triumphantly turned
over to the customs authorities 537
bottles of cognae seized aboard the Italian
steamship Presidente Wilson.
Beset on all hands by sullen crew.
who switched off lights far down in the
ships interior and smashed bottles
by flying heavy pieces Of iron, a half dozen
men from the Office Of Thomas F. Rush,
inspector of the port, finally bore the
liquor off the ship.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
JERSEY CONFERENCE OPENS.
Union With Nj. 4. Church South and $50
Beer TO be Considered.

by As6oCidteu russ I'd Every EFcHlnk
Atlantic City, y. j., March with
Bishop Berry of Philadelphia presiding,
the New Jersey Methodist Episcopal
conference opened its annual business
election occupied the greater part Of the
first session.
The union with the Methodist Episcopal
church south, which withdrew from the
general conference during the Civil War,
IS one of the most interesting questions 70
be considered. The course OF study is
expected TO again come up for discussion.
Resolutions are in the hands of the
legislative committee dealing with the $50
per cent beer law passed this week by the
New Jersey legislature and the liberal
Sunday law.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
COTHRON CASE POSTPONED.
kidnapping Charges Will be Taken Vi
Monday.

The Indictment charging Clarence Goth
ron and his wife, Grace Cothron, with
kidnapping little Mamie Groscup on
July last, during their flight to Florida,
after the murder by#them of two Negro
chauffeurs, was assigned for trial in Grim
inal Court yesterday, but was postponed
until next Monday at the request of Mrs.
Cothron' s counsel, State Senator Crothers.
Cothron and his wife were tried at Belair
for the murder Of one of the ehauffeurs
in Cecil county. He was convicted and
sentenced to imprisonment for life, but
Mrs. Cothron was acquitted. The other
alleged murder was committed in Mont
gomery county.
Mrs Cothron has been in the Baltimore
jail since her acquittal.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
GRAND JURY DISCHARGED.

The grand Jury was discharged today
after returning many more true bills.
These indictments were as follows:
Frank Ge0unde, carrying concealed weap-
ons, pointing piste at another, assault
with intent to commit murder; Joseph
Riior. assault with intent to commit
murder; also Frank Gegunde, James L..
Iogue, noIl-support; John Clemens, alias
Fat bead Johnny, etc, conspiracy 10
rob; Charles Price. escape: Marie Brown,
solicising; Albert Smith, larceny; Lizzie
Parker, violating drug act.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
WASHINGTON MEMORIAL BRIDGE.
Three Hundred Thousand Dollars Will Be
Spent Thereon This Year.

ington Street Bridge Commission, con-
ferred with the Levy Court yesterday
afternoon and stated the commission viii
require $500, 900 this year
The court directed the finance commit
tee TO advertise for the sale of 500, 600
worth of the bonds authorized by an act of
the General Assembly one year ago the
bonds to bear interest at the rate of 415
per cent The members of the court and
Mr.. Rossell thought the bonds can and
will be bought by Delawareans. In addi-
ton TO advertising, the finance committee
will send circulars to prospective buyers
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
SOVIET REPUBLIC
IS PROCL AIMED BY
PORTUGAL WORKERS
Railroad Men, Postal and Tele-
graph Employees Said to Have
Joined the Movement.
REDS GAINING IN ITALY
By Associated press % Every Evening

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Madrid, March 3--Reporfs from The
Portuguese frontier today declared that
the vorknep in Portugal have proclaimed
a Soviet republic.
The postal. Tho telegraphic and othnr
workers are said ~ have joined the rail
road men in the move. The news, which
reached hero from tho border b. telt-
phone, has not been confirmed
Milan, March s.-In compliance With
orders from Socialist leaders, workers who
have been on strike attempted ~ rcs,irse
work yesterday, bit anarchist groups a.
tackled factories, the iramway and stgrrs
and compelled continuation n the strike
KndicaIs seized q number 81 Milan
establishments and proclaimed a Soviet,
but were expelled BY military forccs
An attack on the labor exchange by
anarchists was repulsed BY the troop
London, March Russian Bolshevik
forces arc advancing rapidly IN tho Cau-
caslis region. according - IN official telc-
gram received by Reuters, Limited from
Moscow During the last fortnight, tho
message says, the Soviet troops ia tbot
district haye captured 1900 prisoners
and General Donikiue'g army IL declared
to be gradually dispensing.
Copenhagen. Tuesday. March 2.--Dan-
ish dock workers have refused 70 unload
Dutch ships or handle Dutch goods ~
the harbor Of Copenhagen, taking this
stand ont Of sympathy for striking Dutch
workers
Warsaw, March Representative
Of Finland, Ietvia and Rumenia have
arrived here to discuss peace conditions
70 be submitted to the Boisheyik govern
fnsnt Of Russia
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
WILL DEPORT MORE REDS.
Z. 5. Official Tells Ohio Radicals They'll
Be Sent Away

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Youngstown, o.. March 3-Replying
to the manifesto issued by forty alleged
radicals held here, demanding action on
their cases, j. A. Fluckey, Federal officer
at Cleveland, today advised them they
would be deported soon
Each of the prisoners received a form
letter stating the governments position.
1t was said today that about SCOT the 40
nov imprisoned with nearly 40 others who
are at liberty on bond would make up
Youngstown $ next increment of deportees.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
WorkLouse Investigation.

The Central Labor Union having writ
ten q letter to the state judges, asking for a
public investigation of the workhouse
and its affairs, it was learned today that
the judges have conferred twice over the
letter, but have not reached definite
conclusion Another conference will be
held in regard to the matter as soon as
convenient.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
HARDING GOES AFTER TEXAS.
First Republican Candidate TO Take
Boom Into Lone Star State.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Fort Worth, Tex, March 3. Senator
Warren O. Harding of Ohio, candidate for
the Republican Presidential nomination,
set a precedent in Southern politics to-
day by campaigning in Texas.
Harding is the first Republican PresI-
Dental candidate ever 10 campaign IN
person in this state. bespoke at the Cham
Der Of Commerce He was welcomed To
the city by committee composed Of both
Democrats and Republicans.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
Ex-PREMIER FREDERICK SHOT AT.
Assassin Attempts Life OF Hungarian
Cabinet Minister.
d Press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Budapest, March Am attempt was
made this morning to assassinate Stephen
Frederick, former Premier, and Minister
OF War in the present Hungarian Cabinet.
Several shots were fred at the Ministers
bridge shortly before noon. Herr Friede-
rich was not injured
The War Minister'S assailant escaped
In an automobile
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
HUN CRIMINALS CALLED.
Those on Allies List Directed To Make
Known Thei whereabouts.

Berlin. March 3.-All Germans who
are ON the list of men whose extradition
is demanded by the Allies are called
upon to make known their places of
residence or whereabouts by the attorney
general, who issued a proclamation to
this effect
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
MRS. H. c. MULLIKIN DEAD.
Was Widow OF Former Talbot County
States Attorney.

Easton, Md. March 3-Mrs. Hem
rietta G. Mullikin, widow Of former
States Attorney Clayland Mullikin of
Talbot county, died at the home of her
fathcr-in-law, Col. James G. MulIikin,
here Monday night.
of Mrs Louisa Smith and the late w.
Grason Smith, of Dorchester county,
was connected with number of promi-
nent families of the Eastern Shore.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
Anusements Tonight.

Playhouse-s.one Night IN Rome. .
GarricS Vaudeville.
oueen---..S Six Best Cellars.
Maicstic-.'Dounie Speed
kixiso--"one OF the Finest
Vic 1oria-- Checkers.
savoy-"ssn of the Children"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
Magistrate and Mrs. ellis Ill.

Magistrate Harry /. ellis 200 West
Eighteenth street, is still i'll at his home,
and is not likely to return to his office be-
fore next week. Mrs. ellis was taken i'll
last night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
YANKs OUT OF SIBERIA.
Last American Detachment in
Russia Reported to Have
Reached Vladivostok.
By Associated Press 10 Every EvenIns

By AHSofihtrd PTFss % FVrfy EVENING
London, March 3.--1hc American
troops have virtually completed their
evacuation Of Siberia, the Soviet govern
ment reports from Moscow
A wireless dispatch from the Russian
capital today said that nthe last American
detachment evac'Iating Siberia" had
reached VIadiyostok.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
French Troops for Constantinople

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Marseilles, March 2-The steamer
Austria will sail from this port tonight for
the Near East with 800 French troops.
who will disembark at Constantinople.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03
Weather FORECAST.

By Associated Press 70 Every Evenlnz
Washington. March 3.-Me ther forccas
for Delaware:
Fair and slightly warmer tonight: Thurs
day increasing cioudiness and warmer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03

The safe, sensible drink. Clover Dairy
milk ADV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03

Friendship dance, Friday evening
Tickets so cents. ADV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03

Certified milk Tor infants. Clover
Dairy Co.-Ady
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-03

independence Fire Co. Meeting.
The Independence Fire Co. will hold
an important meeting tomorrow evening.