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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
ME-. CLERGY DISCUSS
KLA|R Law CHANGES
At Weekly Meeting in Grace
Church House; Bishop Hart
zell Makes Address.

Members Of the Methodist Episcopal
Ministers Association of Wilmington
discussed the proposed amendments TO
the Klair law, among lot OF otber
business at their weekly meeting in Grace
Church house today. There are many
ministers who do not like the idea Of
amending the law, even though the medi-
cal practitioners of the State object to IL
and are seeking TO have it amended.
Bishop Hartzell addressed the ministers
on the topic, "Unifcation Of the NJ. f.
Churches, North and South" The bishop
said he did not favor such a union Of in
terests but believed that merger was
bound TO come eventually.
Rev. lack Wells, pastor of Wesley
church and Rev. r. High Adams Of
Trinity, Church were remembered by the
ministers with purses of gold. Both pas-
torates are said to be among the changes
that will come about as result Of meeting
of conference here this wcck.
Devotions for the day were conducted
by Rev. G. W. Bounds of Richardson
PARK
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
WELFARE BOARD FOR
SUSSEX COUNTY
To be Directed by State Charities
With Funds From
Red Cross.

Formation of the Sussex County Well
fare Board, an organization which Will
coordinate the charitable and welfare
work of the county, was announced nj a
meeting of the State Board of Charities
at its offices in the Church building to-
day The organization Of the board has
been made possible through the generosity
of the Delaware chapter of the American
Red Cross Similar boards may be Great
ed in Kent and New Castle counties
1t is intended that the new orgsnizs-
ton shall he permanent, and eventually
independent, but at first the Red Cross
Will pay the salary of board worker
and rs long as tins payment is continued
one representative of the Red Cross will
be ex-officio a member of the Sussex
County Welfare Board. The Red Cross
has named Miss Sibyl NJ Gordon to be
that representative.
The Welfare Board will consist Of
seven residents of the county. At least
two of the members, il is expected, will
be women, and one a physician. The
Board of Charities at its meeting today
considered invitations to persons qualified
for this work The Welfare Board viii
employ field worker, to discover families
and individuals In need, give economic
and other assistance, assist the State
organizations in proba tiOn work, visit
the families of persons in jails and
hospitals and cooperate in every way
with existing charitable and welfare
organizations.
Arrangements for removing feeble
minded inmates of the three county
alsnhouses TO the new State Home for
the Predetermined were also discussed at
todays meeting The following members
OF the State Board of Charities attended: ::
DR. Rowland G. Paynter, William f. VAL
liant. Frank NJ. Jones Mrs. Lena Tam
many a nd Mrs Emery
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
PHILA. PRODUCE MARKET.

Philadelphia, March 22.-Corn-Nev
as 70 quality and location, l.70al 50:
the latter for No. 2, yellow
Oats-No. ,. white, los 1zaI. .06; ) o
3. white, 0A 15aI 05
Butter-Western creamery, extra, 10;
nearby prints, fancy, 7SaS0.
Cheese-New York and Wisconsin full
milk, held, 2S1za3O.
Eggs-Nearby firsts. 1470; current
receipts, I440: western extra, irsts,
144O: firsts, 14l0; fancy selected, packed,
36a5S per dozen
Live poultry. firm: fowls, as to size
and quality, 3Sa47- spring chickens. 3sa-
A; broilng chickens. 55a60: old roosters,
25a26: Young staggy roosters, 3Oza32
ducks, Pelsln. 40a46: Indian runner,
42a43- Muscovy. 30a32; turkeys. 40at5.
Dressed poultry Fowls, fresh killed.
choice 70 fancy, 39a4l: small sizes, 33a.34
roosters. %; broiling chickens, Jersey.
55a60: other nearby, 50a55; choice west
ern. 4Sa-5n: roasting chickens, western, aS
10 size and quality, 40a50; c;spons, western
choice, 54a-55; fair to good, 4Sa52
Potatoes hite, per 100 pounds,
5.50a5.S5.
Flour Soft winter, straight western,
1075al1 25; nearby, l0-55all.00; hard
winter, straight, p 10, short patent,
l3.25a13.50; spring first. clear, 9.5Os-
1000: patent, 12.6Oa13 10; short patent.
13.5Oa1375; fancy spring and city mills
patent, family brand, 14.l0al44O-
Hay-Timothy, No. ?, Al 41.0Os43.OO;
No. s, 3S.OOs40. 90; sample, 33.00sS5 90;
no grade, 3O.O0a32 90; clover mixed hay,
light mixed. 4lOOs43.00; No. l, 4O.OOs-
400.
Tsllow-Prime. city, loose, 1874; spe-
cisl, loose, IA; prime country, l214 edible,
in tierces, l6al619.
Brsn-Firm, soft winter brand western,
in IOO-pound sacks, 57.oos47.5o; spring,
S6 0Oa56. 50
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
CORK'S MAYOR MURDER
DEEPLY ST|RS ENGLAND
Believed Executive Was Slain as
Warning to Others; No Clue
to Assassins.
nv Associated Press to Every evening

by Associated Press to Every Evening
London, March Dispatches from
Ireland during the weekend show the
murder of Thomas MacCurtain. Lord
Mayor of Cork, ION Friday night to have
produced an intense, If subdued sensation
throughout Ireland This tragedy, says
the London Times correspondent IN
Dublin, closed one of the blackest weeks
since the rebellion of 1915. He grves long
list of outrages in VARIOUS parts OF the
island, including FIVE murders Of police
men and others and an attempt 20 klll
Prof. Stoekley, OF Cork
In Dublin CONSERVATION was created
bv the assassination Of Lord Mayor Mac
Curtain and the citizens are looking 10
the future with anxiety and alarm The
motive for the murder continues as
mysterious as ever No arrests have been
reported. nor, so far AS known, have
am clues TO the perpetrators been OBJ
tanned. Among the theories advanced IS
one that Lord Mayor MaoCurtain Was
murdered as warning To others because
he recently had the courage to depreciate
publicly an attempt 70 murder 8 police
man IN Cork.
London has been deeply stirred by the
incident and newspapers while unreserved-
" condemning the crime MAINTAIN It
does not dffer from those which have lor z
tcrrorised Ireland. Il is declared Ireland.
for the moment, rs largely under the
domination of secret murder societies,
the members of which are sworn 10 Kill
those whom they believe 10 stand IN their
way, but the identity of the conspirstors
puzzles the police as much as be public
Ii Is remarked as a phenomenon that
where murder societies exist, members
after while begin 70 be suspected OF
numbering each other. Existence Of these
supposed societies IS declared possible
owing TO the moral cowardice of the
Irish public, and the crime the societies
commit are said To he repugnant TO the
better sort of Sim FeinerS who, however,
keep silence, fearing the consequences if
they condemn assasSlnatlonS.
Even newspapers which support home
rule, while condemning what they regard
as the present evil system Of Irish govern
ment, also denounoe lrishmen themselves
for eondonmg methods which, they say,
are fast establishing a condition Of anarchy
and terrorism, under which their own
leaders may soon be powerless to deliver
them.
The anti-home rule Mo ming Post
again attacks the government today
and denounces Field Marshal French
aud James Ian Macpherson, saying ::
They are bringing about the hideous
necessity OF reoonguermg Ireland by
force of arms" and that ''civil war is
xIthIn sight -
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
SEEK COMPROMISE
Continued from page l

had been definitely learned that the
physicians of this State were in majority
in asking for amendments to the klair
law, was any move made to amend the
bill
There is no intention on the part of the
Anti-Saloon League to seek a repeal
of the I<air law as has been stated IN
some newspapers, but simply to amend
it so that a physician may prescribe, and a
druggist sell whisky for medicinal pur-
poses.
"Any such amendment" DR. Hub
bard stated Gas is now proposed but
opens door through which the law
less may sneak. The experience OF
Baltimore and Chicago in this con-
nection should be a warning to Will
doctors and druggists are honorable,
trustworthy men, but occasionally the
rogue is found among them and this
loop hole is all he desires.
''For generation the W. G. T. u, the
Anti-Saloon League and Church Tenn
perance societies have taught in church
and in school that alcoholic liquors are
not good as medicine. The. American
Medical Association with its 10000 doc
tors is on record As opposed to the use OF
alcoholic liquor as medicine. In the face
of these known facts Is II not inconsistent
for these very forces, because they face a
fight, to back down on this teaching and
themselves submit an amendment 10 this
splendid law, permitting the use Of alco-
holic liquor as medicine.
We have the law, we have said il is a
good law. we have boasted of il. We can
keep il. The sentiment Of this State, long
dry except for Wilmington, would not Tor
one minute permit the repeal OF IL. But
rather, than a compromise, rather than
crawl before the wet interests would far
rather lose the entire law and then go out
TO the people and make the fight all over
again, and again win, for this cause is
right and just and must ultimately win.
But there would be little danger OF losing
if we would stand up like men and fight,
but once show the white feather, once
show the spirit of compromise, once ex-
hibit weakness and we open the door for
other and greater surenders and VIC face
a future that is fraught with danger.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
BUTTED IN, BEATEN UP.
Tony Papa Not Only Lands in
Hospital, but Faces Charge
of Assault.

Tony Papa, with broken nose and a
broken cheek bone, and his face badly
battered up, was IN Municipal Court to-
day on charge OF assault and battery
against him as the result of "butting
into" an argument at house at 1889
West Sixth street last night The case
was continued until "Wednesday and
Deputy Judge Finger placed bail at
$1,000.
Tony was at the Delaware Hospital TO
have his injuries dressed
The cause OF the trouble is unknown.
Mariana Giswondi was visiting at his
brothers house when Papa came in.
Gismondi answered a question and re-
ceivcd n cut for his trouble. The cut was
inflicted with a knife on the side of the
head. DR.. z. A. NJ. Rovitti said three
stitches were required to close the wound.
The cutting WAS the signal for free
for-Ll fight, in which Papa was badly
beaten by Others present.
Sergeant Crozier snd Patrolman Ber-
nad Skepski appeared at this point in
the proceedings, arrested Papa and sent
him to the Delaware Hospital for repairs
20 his battered head
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
GETS SIX MONTHS.
Annie Thomas, Colored, Pleaded
Guilty to Selling Intoxicat-
ing Liquors.

Annie Thomas 30 years old, colored,
charged with selling Intoxicating liquor,
pleaded guilty and was sentenced to six
months imprisonment and to pay $lOC
and costs, by Deputy Judge Finger IN
Municipal Court today.
Annie was taken in raid Saturday
night on house At Cmard street Handle
Wright, 33 years old, was dismissed, a
charge of larceny being nolle pressed, due
10 insufficient evidence, He WAS alleged
to have stolen n sum of money from Nose
Reynolds. 3s years old Negro, found in
the house by the police when they made
the raid Reynolds and another colorcd
man. Charles Rayne, "a years old, were
released after being held as witnesses.
The raid was conducted by Patrolman
James Elliott John T. Lynn represented
the Thomas woman. A second charge
against Annie was dismissed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
NEWBERRY MANAGER
TURNS TO FLAY WILSON
Convicted of Conspiracy in Elec-
ton Case, Wilson Attacks Ad
ministration; Very Bitter.

Grand Rapids, Mich, March n
Paul II. King, Newberry's campaign
manager, and one II three upon whom
wss imposed the maximum penalty pro-
vided for violation of the Federal Cor
rupt Practices act, Issued a statement
tonight in which he characterized u.
result Of the trial a. an indication o.
tho power Of the Administration With
all the agencies of the Government at ITS
command backed up by the great in
huence and the vast wealth Of Henry
Ford
MIR King is Just recovering from his
nervous breakdown less than two weeks
ago, while he was on the witness stand,
His statement is in part IS follows
mo jurv and no court can make
criminal out of me nor ont of my splen-
did associates. We ourselves are the
only ones wfrD could or can do that, and
that we have not done nor will not do.
There is. thank God, another daY and
another court in which Justice will uiti-
mately be done, and this monstrous
thing made right
In the meantime, let no member Of
our party be disturbed There ~ Moth
ing personal IN this situation. II is
fight for principle. in which the indi-
VItU8t ~ EUtfTFit autfiSf2tu - - .
long struggle and a hard one, but the
right Of Michigan Republicans n select
their own candidate in their own pr-
mary. without Presidential interference,
and the right Of Michigan voters freely
tn choose their own United States Sens-
tor will be eventually be vindicated
"Tbere was not a single act Of cor
rIption in the Senatorial campaign, and
tic final re suit will demonstrate beyond
the shadow of a doubt that this was
the cleanest campaign ever conducted,
and not criminal conspiracy.
Martin w Littleton, Of New York,
chief counsel for Newberry, today said
Ordinarily, the course would be 70
take the case on appeal 10 the Court Of
Appeals ~ Cincinnati but as we are
challenging the constitutionality Ct the
statute limiting campaign expenditures,
the case will first go direct 70 the high
est court for a ruling on that law point.
Mr.. Iittleton predicted that the case
will be in the courts two years.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
WE'D AS SOON FIGHT
CONTINUED from page I

we'd I reported TO the Navy Department
by telephone and WAS told not 10 come
TO the department but 10 get IN touch
with the chief Of the bureau Of navigation,
Rear Admiral Leigh 9. Palmer. Every
thing Was very secret, the way they liked
IL. Icould not get IN touch with the chief
Of navigation then and so | reported 70
bum later at the department and then ]
bad an interview with the secretary OF the
navy in his office. No one else was pres
ent, as I remember IT, The interview was
very brief. | was told that ! was going
abroad TO confer With the allied adj
miraIties and that Ambassador Page
had requested that an officer Of high rank
be sent there for that purpose. After
leaving Secretary Daniels Office. or Just
before going there, I don't remember
which, / went to the bureau Of navlga-
ton. The admiral was there and il was
at that time that the remark the chair
man has asked me about was made"
Whom do you refer 70 as 'the-admIralY
asked Chairman Hale.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
COUNSEL WTTHDRAWS CASES.
OF Clifford A. Scruten. Contractor. up in
Superior Court.

The five cases of Clifford A. Scruten,
contractor. in the Superior Court were
called again today by Judge Boyce. The
motion OF counsel in the cases 70 be al
lowed to withdraw their appearance WIS
allowed because Of the recent appoint
ment of trustee for Scruten.
Attorney Edward W kooch, who was
appointed trustee, was formally notified
in court Of these Withdrawals and will
advise the court tomorrow morning as to
his attitude in regard to all this litigation.
In one case Scruten Is suing Holmes
Jones. In another Jones fled cross
suit. Scruten is also suing the Pomeroy
Construction Company. Attorneys Philip
J. Garrett and Frank l.. Speakman were
among counsel who withdrew from the
cases The trustee viii probably prosecute
all suits on behalf Of Scruten and also
accept service and defend all suits against
him
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
SAYS HUSBAND HID
IN CHICKEN COOP
To Keep From Coming to Town
With Her, Reason Why Mrs.
Chambers Seeks Divorce.

Mrs Ella Chambers. of Cranston
Heights, today testified before Judge
Boyce, In her petition for an absolute. dI-
vorce for alleged cruelty, that she once
found her husband hiding in a chicken coop
st their home to avoid accompanying
her to Wilmington.
Further the wife testified that her
spouse told her when surprised IN the place
that he was going to the city alone and
get chicken that was worth walking
with The parties were married IN
December, 1912, and lived together about
five wears. Mrs. Chambers declared her
husband threatened to knock her teeth
down her throat, and that one ncighbor
happened in and saw him forcing her
into corner and making threats.
On another occasion the wife said she
swooned and that when she came to her
husband was standing over her talking
about what she had in her hands, She said
she was surprised to find some of her
husbands hair in both of her hands.
She declared she was so wrought up she
had no knowledge of having torn his
hair out Attorney General Relnhart
asked the wife if her husband had no
uuarreled with her because of another
man She hotly retorted that there was
no other man In the case.
II never had the freedom OF dog while
living with him, Mrs. Chambers went on.
Once the couple quarreled over two car
tickets. according to the wife's testimony.
She said her spouse had charged her with
having taken the tickets from his pockets.
The husband will testify later.
The husband testified that their trouble
was all over money. He denied that Inc had
ever threatened to strike his spouse, but
that he had often wished she were a man.
Judge Boycc reserved decision until to-
morrow morning. After attorney General
Reinhsrt had protested that the courts
should not grant divorces upon such
testimony Attorney J. Frank Ball ap-
peared for the wife.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK MARKET.

Chicago, March D Hogs Receipts.
Is. 600; lower. Bulk, 14.+0al5.e0; top,
1915: heavy, I390aI5.35; MEDIUM,
IA. 90a16.i0: light, I5.50al615s light
light. l4S0al5.75; heavy packing sows.
smooth. t3.l5al3.65; packing sows, rough,
IL. 40aI2 90; pigs, 1S.50a15,25.
Cattle Receipts, $4,000; unsettled
Beef steers, medium and heavy; choice
and prime, .I3.T5ai5.50; medium and
good, Ii 75aI3.75: common, Io.25a-1l rs;
light ~0nd and choice, 12.5Oals.00; com
mon an medium, lo.ooal2. so; butcher
cattl,, 4cifers, 7.4oais .25; COWS, 7.4oa-
1900; Gamers and cutters, 5.0Ox7 IS.
veal calves, l7.2SaIS.65; feeder steers,
g 900a120O; stocker steers, z.65all.2S.
Sheep-Receipts, 10000; strong. Lambs
17.25al9.75; culls and common, I4.o0a-
1900: ewes, medium good and choice,
culls and common, 5.75a-
1915.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
SISTER WALSH FIRE VICTIM.
Relative of Father Walsh. Who is 10
Conduct Knights of Columbus
Retreat

Father Walsh, who was scheduled TO
begin the rereat planned by the knights
OF Columbus in this city tonight, viii
not be here for the opening of the religious
function. tonight. He was in his way here
when he learned that his sister was among
those seriouSlyjburned in fire at Wilkes
Barre, Pa, that destroyed convent
there.
Father Walsh. it is said, will come 10
this city later In the week for the retreat
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
DUCHESS GETS DECREE.
Former Consueio Vanderbilt Wins
First Step Toward Gaining
Divorce From Marlborough

London. March 22--The application
If the Duchess Of Marlborough, formerly
Consuelo Vanderbilt, for decree for the
restitution Of congIual nights, was granted
the the court today. + he petition ~ th~
Duchess, filed last week, u the usrrsl pre-
iirninary tn divorce IN this country. The
course orders the decree ~ be obevrd
within fourteen days after ia service
upon She Duke
The couple were married N New York
in 1895 and have two children They
have been separated for several yesrs-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
WANTS MARRIAGE ANNULLED.
n. b. Warrington Given Decree Nisi or
Grounds of Desertion.

A marriage in name only was sought to
be annulled before Judge Boyce in Superior
Court today The court granted decree
nisi, which gives the wife a whole year to
come in and defend, should she wish TO:
The parties are Napoleon B. Warrington
and Nellie Warrington.
The husband, who brought the action
on the ground of desertion, testified that
they were married in 1901, and that i'm
mediately after the ceremony his bride
told him she was through with him and
that she was going her own way alone !.
Attorney j Frank Ball, who appeared for
the husband, informed the court that he
had notified the wife. who sin New Haven,
Conn, of the hearing She did not appear
at all
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
BUILDING PERMITS.

The following building projects have
been issued by the building inspector:
Jefferson street. 1907; Mrs. Lightcap
owner, Donaldson & jackson builders;
garage, $3.50.
Jackson street, 500 (rearl Harley
Prior owner and builder; addition, 81 900
West street. 617; Miss NJ Doordan
owner, c. J. Dougherty builder; altera-
tions, $1,000.
Seventh street, $50 East: ]. Balkoysi
owner, Alfred Chambers builder; altera-
tions, S400
Shipley street, southwest corner Third
street: Sieb Katz owner, Harry Levy
builder: alterations, $4,000
Orange street. 409-11 Nathan Schlang-
er owner, j. W. Waller builder; garage
320, 900.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
MINISTER IN ACCIDENT.
Rev Ivanhoe Willis in Car That Was
Overturned Yesterday.

While proceeding from his home in
Middletown, yesterday afternoon, to the
church at Summit Bridge, Rev. Ivanhoe
Willis and four other occupants of Ford
were pinned under the car when it was
overturned by a side swipe7 from q car
going south:
The mishap occurred near Mount
Pleasant. No one of the party was
seriously hnrt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
SHEWELL ELLIS EXHIBIT.

A great deal Of interest is being ex-
pressed in the exhibition of Photographic
portraits by William Shewell Ellis on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The
exhibit will be shown in the du Barry
room OF the Hotel du Pont, and will com
prise 500 or more beautiful portraits in
cluding some of the most prominent
people In this section Of the country.
The hours are from 10 a. m TO 10 .. IN.
Mr.. Ellis is so we'll known for his artistic
and true to life portraits that any further
word concerning this treat Of photo
graphic art in store for Wilmington is
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
CHARTERS FILED AT DOVER.

Special Dispatch 20 Every Evening
Dover, March 22.-Charters were filed
today as follows:
The Beaver Rubber Company, capital
$4,000, 900 to deal in crude rubber
The Clyde Corporation, to manufacture
motion pictures, capital 81, 10000
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
Rally al RrandYMine.

The closing rally for the conference
year Of Brandywine NJ. f. Church will
be held this evening at in the chapel,
with DIR William H. Morgan, pastor of
First Nj +. Church. Baltimore, Md. as
the Furnace TO the Pulpit
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-22
CORK THRONGED FO K FUNERAL.
Graseiy Tense Feeling Prevails As Muir
dered Mayor is Buried.
By Associated Press to Every Evenine

BY Assocrated PRESS TO every Evening
Cork. March 22-Thousands of per
sons assembled at the City Hall today
in preparation for the funeral of Thomas
MacCurtain, Lord Mayor of Cork, who
was shot to death by an unknown assas-
sin early Saturday morning. Trains
brought great crowds to, the city this
morning and the shops were closed IN
order 10 afford the citizens an opportunity
of testifying their respect for the last Lord
Mayor
Many contingentS of Republican volun-
teers came TO Cork from various parts of
the country to attend the funeral and
1,5OO of them assembled in procession
which marched in military formation
10 the Cathedral, carrying wreaths.
There is a gravely tense feeling IN the
city. Bishop Colahan has appealed TO the
population TO preserve order.