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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09
CHAS, EMERY HELD Up
BY BOLD R|GHWAYMAN
Attacked and Robbed Last Night
Near du Pont Street and
Gilpin Avenue

Walking leisurely home visit to his
sweetheart, shortly after 1890 last night,
Charles Emery of No. IL Mousely Row,
was startled TO hear a gruf voice saying
"Hand ever your money" At the same
time a nan clad 10 long ovcreoat jump
ed from = Ciump of bushes st the side
of the pavement and pointed o revolver
at hun. The holdup occurred on du Pont
street north or Delaware avenue.
Emery says he was startled to make q
move and the highwsyTnan had 70 re-
peat HE demand before he realized what
had happened. Emery then reached into
his hip pocket and brought out his pocket
book, containing IS and handed it over
Without stopping to ascertain the con
tents the man backed away few steps
still covering Emery with the gun, and
then turned and fed.
The hold up occurred near the back end ol
the carbarn of the Traction Co, along 8
vacant lot. No one was In sight at the time
Of the hold up. Emery says.
Emery reported his loss to the police
and described the highwavrnsn as beins
tall, with q moustache and wearing s
long black overcoat and . cap pulled dowr
over his eyes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09
MARRIED ONE MAN.
LIVED WITH ANOTHER
Giovanni Confines Wife So Fickle
That He Obtained Divorce
After 20 Years.

Charging that his wife never lived with
hin after he brought her from Italy to
Wilmington about 20 years ago, Giovanni
Contino was granted a decree nisi from
Orsolo Contino by Judge Rice in Superior
Court today
Giovanni Oedisio, with whom, the hus-
band declared, his wife did live when che
came here, was in court, and taking the
witness stand at the request of p Warren
Green, counsel for Contino, testified, in
behalf of the husbands petition, that the
accusation was true
The wife, it was said, deserted Oedisio
for third man in a short time and disap-
pearing, nothing more has ever been heard
Of her
The couple were married in Italy "a
years ago After living with his wife for Is
months, Contipo came 70 America Then
settling in Wilmington he sent for his wife,
but declared in court today that when he
went 70 the railway station, she was met
by the other man, and thereafter lived
with him
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09
TWO LOCOMOTIVES
DERA|LED WHILE
ONE TURNED OVER
Peculiar Accident on Pennsylvania
Railroad at Perryville Early
Today.
THREE TRAINMEN
SLIGHTLY INJURED

Two locomotives and number OF
freight cars were derailed, one of the
engines turning over, in peculiar acct
dent at the entrance to the Perryviile
freight ward of the Pennsylvania railroad
at $50 this morning. No person was
seriously injured, though the following
trainmen, all of Wilmington, were slightly
hurt:
Charles Hartenstein, engineer, leg
bruised
T. L. jackson, fireman, bruised about
the body :,
Charles McMullen, brakeman, head
cut.
None found it necessary to go to hos
pital
The train involved WAS fast extra
express freight )running south as double
header, which WAS drawn by engines Nos.
$50 and $3.50. There were 70 cars on
the train. Just as it WAS pulling into
Perryville yard, in passing over the cross
over switches, engine 5, l5o was deralled
and turned over. This caused engine
$50 and the first car of the train, follow
ing. to leave the rails also, while the Jolt
derailed two other cars at the rear OF
the train.
This blocked traffic north and south
and damaged the interlocking switches
at Perrvville II was necessary to run
through trains over the Baltimore 4
Ohio railroad Locals were run to and
from the wreck and passengers trans
ferred. The tracks were cleared by ii
O'Clock The damage to property was not
serious.
The train was running from Edgemoor
to Harrisburg, Pa.
The conductor of the wrecked tram was
Charles Newcomer of Wilmington. This
is the fourth railroad accident near that
point within the last two months.
ACCIDENT NEAR SAFE HARBoR.
An accident occurred near Safe Harbor
on the Columbia & Port Deposit branch
of the Pennsylvania railroad at about s.45
O'Clock last night, which tied the line up
nearly all night. No person was hurt
and the damage was not serious.
A double header freight tram, running
west. drawn by engines Nos. $3.50 and
I.2SS figured in the accident. The latter
engine and four head cars of the tram
were derailed and the track was blocked.
Workmen were busy until 4-30 this morn
ing before they could get matters righted
and the line open.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09
HARRY DOWNES IN
PROBABLY FATAL
MOTOR ACCIDENT
Struck by Truck While Operat-
ing Motorcycle in
New Castle.
IN HOSPITAL HERE;
HOME IN PHILADELPHIA

With both legs broken, n fractured skull
and deep cash in his head, Harry Downes
n Young man, who lives with his parents,
at 1000 Spruce street, Philadelphia, is in
critical condition AT the Delaware Hospital
ar a result of an automobile accident short
ly before noon today in Dobbinsville, at
the lower end Of the city of New Castle.
He in in very serious condition.
Downee, who had visited the mayor s
Office In New Castle ten minutes prior To
the accident. had made inquiries concern
ing the route to Florida. claiming that he
wns on his way 20 the place Shortly after
his departure word Of the accident was
received at the mayors office about it,
A large motor truck belonging 10 a man
named Duling Of Odessa, coming north
toward New Castle, crashed into the mo-
tnrcycle, which WAS going in a soutberiy
direction. The fragile autocar was jammed
beneath the front wheels Of the truck and
its driver hurled into the air
The truck was being driven bv Hsarold
Fulner, a one-armed coloned man and
upon being questioned at the mayor s
Office. in New Castle he claimed that
Downes seemed TO have lost control Of bis
motor cycle He said the accident could
not heve been avoided He was placed
under arrest and held without bail for a
hearing this afternoon.
The motor cycle driven by Downes
bore Pennsylvania license No. "a, $40 and
that of the motor truck No. 4634. Del
aware.
immediately following the accident DIR.
VaIlette, who resides in New Castle WAS
summoned aud upon examining the i'm
iured man had him removed 10 the Della
ware Hospital, in q car belonging 20
Edward Leonard Of Dobbinsville. Dr
Vallette accompanied Leonard. At the
hospital at noon physicians entertained
but little hope for Dovnes recovery
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09
WOMEN ON JURY.
Mrs. Iesse T. Belts and Miss Mir
lam w. Webb First to Serve
in u. S. Court.

Two Wilmington women, Ms. Jesse
Thomas Belts and Miss Miriam Worrell
Webb, bear the unique distinction of be-
ing the first women in Delaware elected
TO the important capacity OF serving ON the
grand Jury They will serve for the Decem-
Der term of u. s. District Court. They
were drawn yesterday afternoon by Henry
C. Mahaffy, deputy clerk, and DR.. Row
and c. Paynter u. 5. jury commissioner.
The entire list of jurors follow:
Wilmington-Mrs. Jesse Thomas Belts,
Miss Miriam Worrell Webb, Philip J..
Isaac, Henry l.. Tatnali, Jr., James s.
Sterling. James B. Oberly, ]. Merriek
Horn.
New Castle hundrod-John r. Lamb
son.
Little Creek-Orlando V. Wootten
Duck Creek-Hervey 7. Hall, Henry
d. Boyer, Thomas II. Covepdale.
Kenton-Frank Moore.
Milford-Louder N. Hearn.
st. Georges. Frank McWhorter, s.
Emlin Massey.
Iewes and Rehoboth-William g. I,of-
land, Frank Salisbury.
Brandywine William II. Danzenbaker
Appoauinimink- S. Lattomus
Edward Hart
East Dover-Frank Martin.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09
MAY LET BULGARIA JOIN
Opposition of Little Entente to
Admission to League Has
Weakened Somewhat.
BY Aasoeiate Press to Every Evenirs

Geneva, Dee 9-The strong opposition
of the members Of the little entente to
the admission Of Bulgaria INTO the League Of
Nations was materially weakened this
morning by the receipt by the commission
on the admission of rev states Of report
from Marshal Foch, stating that Bulgaria
has fulfilled her treaty obligations better
than any other enemy country.
Rumania, Serbia Czecho-Sloyakia aud
Greece have been conducting a fight for
several weeks against the entrsnce Of Bull
garia at this time. all submitting long
documents outlining numerous alleged
violations Of the pes.e treaty by Bulgaria
Marshal Foch poinrs out that Bulgarian
disarmament has advanced farther than
that of any other enemy states.
Final action on Bulgaria's application
for admission probably will be taken BY
the commission this afternoon. 1t is be-
heved hare Marshal Fooh's report may
result in the admission Of Bulgaria.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09
GOV. cox OFFERS TO
RELIEVE HARDING
Says He Will Appoint Willis TO
Senate if President Elect Wants
TO Quit Now.
nv Associated press to Every Evening

Marion. Ohio Dec Back as his
deak after an absence of more than a
month Pre.sidsnt-elect Harding worked
overtime today wading through a big
accumulation Of letters and other routine
business TO clear his desk before his leag1ie
of nations conferences begin next week.
Mr.. Harding still was resorving d-ci-
sion today ON the offer Of Governor Cox
10 appoint = Republican sucoessor should
he resign from the Senate sooner than the
date previously fixed by him. He tried
again To get into communication with
Senator-elect Frank r. Willis, who would
be gwen the appointment and 10 ascertain
his desires
Marion, o., Dec. o.-Gov. Cox, his
recent opponent, hos paved the way for
Senator Harding's immediate retirement
from the Senate by Offering 20 appoint
Senator-clect Frank b. Willis in his place.
The next President viii probably accept
this offer. providing MIR. Willis IN willing
TO take his seat before March 4.
Senator Harding received Gov. Cox =
offer Yesterday afternoon, but decided
10 withhold his reply until he can confer
with MS successor. lie reached Mr.. Willis
by telephone and learned that the illness
OF his father Is so serious that an interview
yesterday was Impossible. Although the
matter will rest upon the convenience Of
Mr.. Willis, the indications are that he
Will not be averse - taking UP his duties
as Senator soon. The telegram In which
Gov. Cox made his offer read:
II read In the papers Of your intention
TO resign from the Senate on January 10
or IL, at which time, so YOU announce,
the new Governor VIII appoint senator
elect Willis. | have no doubt that, in pre-
pairing for the executive tasks, you are
desirous OF the earliest possible moment
OF bringing the Senatorial responsibilities
to an end.
''If it viii in any way give furtheranoe
TO your plans or add 20 your convenience,
/ shall be most happy 70 appoint MIR
Willis Immediately upon your resigna-
tion. This suggestion is prompted BY a
spirit OF helpfulness which must possess
our people without regard 20 political
Association If government IS efficiently
to meet the needs Of humanity.
James VI. Cox"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09
COMMISSION FORM
OF GOVERNMENT
FOR WILMINGTON
Bipartisan Committee Appoints
Subcommittee to Draw Bill
in That Behalf.
FOUR LAWYERS AND
TWO LAYMEN

The first definite action toward draw
ing I'D new charter blu for the city OF
Wilmington to be presented to the Legs
lature at the next session Was taken by the
Bipartisan Charter Committee at q
meeting in the Chamber Of Commerce
rooms Yesterday afternoon.
After lengthy discussion and exchange OF
views Senator Gornley offered motion
20 q have special committee appointed
composed of two lawyers OF the Demo
cratic and Republican party and the
chairman of the committee TO draw up
an outline charter embodylng the CON-
mission form of government. The motion
was nassed UNANIMOUSLY. The committee
selected to carry out this work is as follows
Col George ". Sparks, chairman, Clty
Solicitor John ". Huxley, ir.; Deputy At
torney General P. Warren Green, Former
u s. District Attorney Charles Z. Cur
lev and Thomas T. Bayard.
AS the Legislature meets next month
the members of the committee were forced
TO take into consideration the short time
left for the forming Of s charter the special
committee was created for the express
purpose of facilitating operations. IL VIII
ret to work at once and draw up skeie.
ton charter and present 1t TO the general
rOmm1tt0e- Mere tiit wiz 20 L.
serted and the charter put into such shape
a. to meet the approval OF the general
committee
Various forms of commission govern
mont have been recommended and the
sub-conrnittee was given no SPECIFIC IN
str,,ctions as TO the form 1t should favor
The advantages and disadvantages Of
The following commission forms were
discussed: A commission composed OF
five or seven men elected from the city
at large, on q non-partisan ticket and nave
each commissioner responsible to the whole
commission for the work of certain de
partment; elect mayor who appoints a
commission; elects commission which
hires a city manager, and modlncao0ls
OF these forms.
The unanimous sentiment OF the meet
ing was that unless the civic conscience
and pride of the people of Wilmington
was aroused no form Of government whetn-
or commission or otherwise could be operat-
ed successfully
The meeting was attended by ali the
members except Mr.. Bayard. The two
women representatives appointed by the
Republican party, Miss jeanette Eckman
and Mrs. Green, were present and took
an active part in the discussion. 1t Is
expected that Democratic City Chairman
Timothy ]. Mooney will name the Demo
cratic women representatives soon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09
STATE COMMITTEE MEETS.
Democrats Plan 10 Establish Permanent
Headquarters Throughout Year.

Special Dispatch 70 Every Evening
Dover, Dec 9.-The Democratic State
Committee met here today and discussed
the campaign just closed and the future
of the party in the state. Henry r. Isaacs,
state chairman, suggested the advisable
ity of creating permanent headquarters
and of the necessity for this if the Demo
crats Of Delaware were TO keep pace with
their opponents More vigorous campaign
ing was another suggestion made, and
both were discussed at length. How to
finance the headquarters was the most
perplexing problem. In the past it haze
only been customary for political parties
10. maintain headquarters q few months
prior to election, but the activity of the
Republicans in keeping a headquarters
at Wilmington throughout the next year
has caused the Democratic leaders to
discuss similar action No decision was
reached on the questions and the matters
will be discussed at another meeting 10
be called soon by Chairman Isaacs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09
Party for Child Welfare.

Two hundred tickets have been sold
for the card party which the Washington
Heights Century Cub will give Ia the
clubhouse 2300 Boulevard tomorrow
night for the benefit Of child welfare and
the clubs building fund. Reservations
may be made by communicating with
Mrs. Frank Mason, telephone 5,307 (.
Mrs. Ella Bowen, telephone 6,433 w, or
Mrs. Jacob Kleitz, telephone 4,963.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09
KNOX, NELSON, 0vERhTAN
ON INAUGURAL ALCOMNiITTEE
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

Washington, Dec o.-Senator Knox,
of Pennsylvania, and Nelson, of Minneso-
Ia, Republicans, and 0verman Of North
Carolina, Democrat, have been appoint
ed by Vice-President Marshall as the
senate members of the Joint congressional
committee to have charge OF the arrange
ments for the Inauguration of President
elect Harding.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09
$4,000. 900 FOR RELIK1.
Appeal fox Money fcs Chndren % Eastern
and Central Europe.

By Associated Press 20 Erus Brs1sns-
New York, Dec. 9.--rhs Eusops~u
Relief Council. recently organised "
combination Of eight Americsa r-Al-i
organizations. today ixsued al spoSal b
the American people 90 contribgte $50,
600. 900, for food snd medical su,
plies for the children Of eastern sad csn-
tral Europe. This sum = requested By ems
council for feeding sn6 caring Tor SS.too,
600 children until the next rsryest IN
September 1871.
''No child can grow 70 heAlsa 500 san-
ity on the pitiful mskeshifts for tood With
which millions of European adults must
content themselves this winter, SAYS The
appeal which = signed BY Herbert Hcov-
ef As chairman aod Franklin K LAae A.
IS TREASURER.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09
JAPAN DISAVOWS WARNING
TO CANADIAN MISSIONARY
By Associated Press 70 Every vening

Toxic, Dec. s. Respoi sibihty for
letter sent to Canadian missionaries at
Chang Tao, Marchuria, by military
commission, givis & waruif that any
spiritual or material asistar ee give Korean
nalcor tents by British missionaries
would lead to breach in the good under
star di z betwee. Japan and GTes.t Britain
has been disavowed by the Foreign Office
here
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09
RECOGNITION OF MEXICO.
Obregon viii not Resort to Propaganda
I'm Effort 10 Obtain ii.

IN tN0rt 10 oDtain III.
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Mexico City, Dec. S-Efforts to obtain
recognition by the United States of the
Obregon regime in Mexico viii not be
carried on as actively as they were under
the administration Of Adolfo dc Ia Huerta,
it is indicated here. Propaganda head
quarters were maintained at Washington
and New York but there are no indioa-
tioDs that these will be kept up by presi-
dent Obregon 1t is declared he is Inclined
10 allow his administrst ton during the
next few months to act as his appeal for
recognition.
An IL dication that recognition by the
United States ia not far away, it is asserted
is the abser ce of Alberto j. Pani from the
Obfegon cabinet and it is understood he is
the new presidents choice for an eventual
representative in Washington.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09
Trucks Collide.

A Clover Dairy truck and q Hearn
Oil Company truck collided st Eleventh
and French streets this afternoon. No
one was injured but the Dairy Co. truck
was damaged 10 the extent Of &l0o.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09
PORTO RICO STARTS
GRINDING NEW SUGAR CROP

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
San Juan, Porto Rico, Dec 8.-Mills
Of the South Porto Rico Sugar Company
started in the 1921 grinding season this
week, being the first on the island OF
Porto Rico to- begin work.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09
Amusemeuts ronisha

Playhouse The Chorus Girls Romanos.
Csrrick--Na NaudsNiue
Queen" Pcn-.tN
Na Nalesr1c-+.A Slave Of Vanity
Strand-''Ciuilty Of Love
RiaIto-"Pr1e Chaiicnge o. the Law
Sayoy-''The Point Of View
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09
SCOTT RESIGNS FROM
WORKH0USE TRUSTEES
School Superintendent Finds He
Has Too Much to Do in
Both Positions.

Clifford ]. Scott has resigned MS po.
sition as member of the Board OF
Trustees of the New Castle County
Workhouse. The resignation takes effect
December 81.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09

Storm Doors, Storm Sash, Porch In
closures. Tindnll Il Son., GA TatnAli
sNset.--Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09

y25 worth OF records trse Alfred Piano
Co. 2lO West Ninth suoct.---Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09

Clover Dairy Safe Milk makes robust
children. Phone 1640.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09
Weather 7ofee ST.

By AsSociAtrd Press 20 Gvvrs svvuinE
Washington, DEC. S.-Forecast Tor Dcla-
ware,
Cloudy and slightly colder tcniSht. Er-
dSy partly cloudy stroag north Nfncs a.
uainlshias by Friday.
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09

Brindisi, Italy, Dec o.---Several mem
bers of the Greek Chamber Of Deputies,
politicians and other prominent persons
have arrived here from Greece TO join
Constantine on his return 70 Athens They
say Constantine's entry win be the most
triumphant since the days of ancient
Greece
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09
CONSTANTINE WILL
REFUSE TO RETIRE
Spokesman for Greek King Says
He VIII Not Quit IN
Favor Of Son.
BIZ Associated Press to Every Evening


Iscene, Dec. 9.--Ex-King Constsn-
tine wll not relinquish his claim 70 The
Greek throne IN favor Of his son George,
1t was declared yesterday BY. Professor
Georgios Strait, close adviser Of Constsn-
tine here,
''The Greek people want Constantine
sobadlv that his sbdication probably would
cause q revolution In Greece" Professor
STREET added. Prince George 81 present
Is IN Bucharest with his hancee and
viii not sail from Constanza, but viii
ioin Constantine enroute and enter Athens
with his father, either meeting the party
at Brindisi or being transferred aboard
Constantines 5 ship on the high seas. Con-
stantine's party VIII board the trans
atlantic liner Pstris at Brindisi, probably
Saturday
G. P. Casanges Of New York snd
Louisville, who was elected TO the Greek
Chamber of Deputies in the recent cleo
tions and arrived here from Athens, said
the Greek people were so intensely and
enthusiastically in favor Of Constantine
that thew were unable 70 realize that the
Allies might carry out their threat 20 with
drew all financial support from Greece.
Constantine intimated today his under
standing that the present Greek Govern
ment would not resign for the time BENG
unless an exi raordinary situation should
arise through the sending of another
note bv the Allies, which contingency
is not expected 1t IS understood here
that Premier Rhallis desires that the
Assembly, which should meet tomorrow,
ioin With the government in the invi-
tation for Constantine's return, 50 that a
united front may be presented 10 the Allies
Further outlines or the plans for action
after Constantine's contemplated re-
turn show that a reconstruction Of the
government as parliamentary ministry
| IS likely, as the present Government is 3
| provisional one and never has been com
rAiatalv nroanizgd
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09

A cheap healthfu. TODD Clover Dany
Sale Milk. Phone l54O.---Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-09

White Gold Wrist Watches.
Collins Il Meyer, 101 W. Sth St.--Adv
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chine gun barrage, resulting in the
killing of five of the Sim Fem
forces and the probable wounding
Of several others.
The city magistrates yesterday
made desperate attempts to get
food into the city to stave off threat
ened famine.
Practically all communication be-
tween Londonderry and the outside
world has been cut off.
There has been no vehicular
traffic in the city since last Satur-
day. with the exception Of hearses.
Just what the casualties are is
not known, but it is certain the
lists are much bigger than repre-
sented, since both sides have formed
casualty comps, thus enabling them
to hide their individual losses. 1t
is believed that a great number OF
dead have been secretly buried.
Attempts were made yesterday,
without very great success. to re-
open shops to proviSe for the hun
CRY. thirsty. milkless and sleepy
population of the city.