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TO INVESTIGATE THE
KILLING Of MURPHY
Wilmington Man Said to Have
Been Victim of Officers Wrath
in St. Augustine, Fla.

According to & report from 81 Angus
tine. Fla, William +. Murphy Of Vii
mington. was slain by guard Of gang
Of prisoners on Monday OF lest week
George Clark who went with Murphy
10 st. Augustine, returned TO this city
Yesterday.
Murphy and Clark, according to re-
port, had gone south, to work during the
winter III the orange groves a.ong the
east coast Of Florida, They had lone so
for several winters. Their money ran out
by the time they got TO Jacksonville, 80
thev are alleged to have boarded the
front platform Of a Pullman car next TO
the locomotive Of q train 10 ride from
Jacksonville further south At st Angus
time they were arrested by railroad police
and were sentenced TO pay fine Of So, 1t IS
said On stating they that were unable to
pay the fine they were sentenced TO be
imprisoned ten days.
Murphy, Clark and two young men
from New York were taken out by
guard from the prison to clean small
park near the center of the city The
guard is said TO have punched Murphy
TO make him work faster later beating
him over the head with q pistol Other
indignities followed snd one Of the guards
is alleged to have shot Murphy III the
mouth, killing him.
The community is said 10 have been so
much aroused that an official inv' stiga-
tion is probable.
Murphy's home was with relatives on
East Twenty-fourth street, Wilmington.
A broth,r lives on Chestnut street near
Franklin.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-30
ANGLO-RUSSIAN TREATY.
London Hands Trade Proposals to
Representative of Bolseh-
vik Government.
' Associated Press to Every Evening

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Paris. Nov 30 Proposals by Great
Britain as the basis Tor the Anglo-Rus-
sian commercial treaty which have been
approved by the British cabinet, we're
handed TO Leonid krassin. head Of The
Russian Bolshevik trad mission IA Lon
don last night says a dispatch - he
Journal
NJ hrassin lInrueiiately telesrAphet me
text of the proposals 70 Moscow il Is said
Athens. NOV. 30 Former King Con
stantine's Wallets have arrived here with
his boxes and trunks Today they were
husily engaged IN caring Tor he uniforms
Constantine intends u wear when he
returns
The French legation staff wss packing
up this afternoon in anticipation of orders
TO leave Athens
Paris. NOV 20 With reference 10 the
concentration Of important French and
British naval units in Greek waters the
foreign office explained today that sever
al Of the British and French waTships
We're being sent TO Piraeus, the port Of
Athens, by their respective government
TO assure protection for French and British
nationals in the event Of disorders during
the plebiscite Of December ) and after
that
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-30
PROF, v. \. THOMAS
DIED SUDDENLY TODAY
Noted Evangelist Expired at
Home of Rev V. p. Northrup
in Middlctown.
spocial Dispatch 20 Kvcry Evening


Middletown, Nov. 30.-Prof William
evangelist, died suddenly today At the
home Of Rev V F. Northrup, pastor OF
the II. F. Church, where he was guest.
Death was due TO heart trouble
Prof. Thomas had been here since
Saturday, having arran ged to assist Mr.
Northrup with special services for the en-
suing two weeks He otficiated At meet
ing in the church last night and appeared
70 feel we'll when he retired, though ne
complained Of a shortrcss Of breath lie
had been afflicted in this manner ever
since last summer, when he was operated
upon in New York hospital. However,
he arose this morning about o'clock and
was dressing for breakfast, when heavy
breathing was heard An investigation
showed that MIR Thomas wes i'll. Medical
help was summoned, but the patient WAS
too far gone and expired at 80.
Prof Thomas was one of the best
known evangelists in the country lie
had led the singing at B7andywlne sum
NIT campmeeting for the past eight
wears He was in demand at revival
meetings all over the Peninsula. Before
coming here he had been At New Castle
and he was 70 assist Rev. W r. Green
field in an all-day meeting at Brandy
wine Church. Wilmington. next Thurs
dav. His home was in Pen Argyll, Pa
He Is survived by hrs wife and she was
notified Mt her home in Pen Argyll, 20
which place the body Will be sent.
Deceased was native OF Cornwall
Eng. where he was horn about so years
ago. coming, with his parents. 10 Canada,
when he was s yearS old. He subsequently,
came 10 Pennsylvania, where he was en-
ploved in the slate quarries In early life
he developed the talent for a singing
evangelist. and for the past Is years had
followed shat calling with marked success
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-30
BRANCONA FREED.
Charge Of Selling Liquor Was Not Sus-
tanned

Serafno Brancona was dismissed on a
charge of selling liquor, when arraigned
in Municipal Court today. In making
the decision Judge Hastings stated that
it was the closest case he had ever been
called upon TO decide and that the good
reputation Of the man prompted his
decision.
James PickeI, who was the state
chief witness, claimed he bought a quart
of liquor from Brancona at his tailor shop
on Bayard avenue, near Seventh street,
last Friday evening and paid 81 for it.
Traffic Officer Hyrson testified that he
saw Pickel enter the shop and come out
with bottle Of liquor under his arm and
that Pickel had no bottle on his person
when he en- tered the shop.
Pickel admitted that he had been drink
ing Jamaica ginger before he made the
purchase. Officer Hynson made q search
Of Brancona's place and found several
empty cans which smellled Of liquor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-30

Fruit growers from all over Delaware
and the Eastern Shore of Maryland gath
ered here today tn attend the 34th annual
meeting 81 tho Peninsula Horticultural
Society, which is being held at the Hotel
du Pont. The session will continue three
days.
In connection with the meeting there
il lso splendid display Of fruit and other
farm produce.
Following the calling for the meeting 10
order, shortly after / O'Clock, by DR..
H. r. Mcdowell of Middletown, the
president, an addrcss of welcome was
made by Mayor William G.. Taylor, on be-
half Of the city. and Alfrcd ID. Warner,
.Jr.. president ot the Chamber of Commerce
on behalf Of that body, which was IN
str,Imcntal In having the convention held
here A response was made by Senator
Orlando Harrison of Berlin, Md, after
which President Mcdowell made his
annual aidrss.
Rev. Zack W. Wells. pastor Of Wesley
NJ. f.. Church made the invocation.
In his addreSs, Mayor Taylor made
the visiting hxtcuiturahsts feel AZ home,
and told them that if there was anything &
that h lked to welcome II WAS q gathering
of peninsula citizens and particularly
horticulturalists He vouchsafed to the
deleRntcs the hearty cooperation Of the
.itsens Of Wilmington and hoped that
,hpir deliberations here would be bene-
finial
A.D. Whrner, Jr. president of the Cham
bsx Of Commerce, welcomed the visitors
On behalf of his organization, and SAID,
N part:
Continued on pa ge
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WANT ARC LIGHT.
Thirteenth and West Streets Said 10 be
Dangerous for Traffic.

The Street and Sewer Commission, at
It's meeting today, received an application
for the installation of an are light at
West and Thirteenth streets The ap
plicati0n was made by the residents OF
West street between Twelfth and Four
tecnth streets A gas light at present
lights the corner.
The petition stated that since the
closing OF the Washington st 'eet bridge
much traffic was diverted 10 West street,
and that the corner at West and Thir-
teenth at present is very dangerous The
request was filed.
The board granted a master plumbers
license to Herbert T. King 2l7 West
street An application for master
plumbers license was received from
George j. Harrington, 604 West Ninth
street.
In reply to petition asking TO have
the south side of Gilpin avenue between
Rodney and Clayton streets paved, the
commissioners ordered the secretary to
notify the property owners that unless the
work was done or under way within 20
days the commission would have the
pavement laid and liens placed against the
properties.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-30
:" JACK" IN PIERCE DEATH
CAUGHT IN P|TTSbURG
Declares He Was Present at Kill
ing of Philadelphia, But Took a
No Part.

Pittshurg, Nov 30--T A Moss. who
was arrested herr last night IN connection
with tho killing of Henry + PeirCe n
Philadelphia business man, was arragned
in Central Police Court before Magistrate
John J Sweeney, today Questioned BY
the magistrate, he told substantially the
Same story as that wrllng from him .aHt
night bv Captain CLYDE : Edebnrg Of
the pittshurg detective force.
The police today. assisted by detective
] Fl Kelly Of Philadelphia were hunting
for man known as Al Smith, who. nc
cordlng to Moss. was present when Peirce
was killed in hrs apartment. Smith, the
police said. had been IN Pittsburp yes
terdav. but bought q railroad ticket for
Youngstown, Ohio.
After hls appearance IN police court,
Moes was again taken IN hand by Captain
Edeburg. and questioned at length con
cerniug his story. According 20 captain
Edehurg, Moss modified his previous
stories n some details but stuck To the
main essentials
Moss will leave herr for Philadelphia
early this afternoon in company Of Detcc-
tive Kelley.
Pittsburg. Nov 30 Jack Mos of
Philadelphia was arrested hero last night
and according TO the police, is being
held in connection with the killing of
/ Hnry T. Peirce IN tho latter's apart
merit ut Philadelphia TWO weeks ago.
Clvde s Edeburn Captain of Detectives
announced that Moss had told him that
he was present when Peircc was killed,
but had no actual part In the killing.
According TO Captain Edeburn, Moss
told story similar 10 that recited by
Marie Phillips and Peter d. Treadway,
who were arrested in Wheeling last week
in connection with the Peirce killing
Moss told the police, Edeburn said, he
was one OF the four persons who made
the trip from Philadelphia TO Wheeling
III PeIrce's automobile.
Speaking of the killing Of Peirce, Ede-
burn SAID the pri soner declared that a
party was being held in the Peirce apart
ment when holdup was staged, and
thar during the ght the manufacturer S
agent was killed.
In their stories as gwen out by the
police. Trcadway and the girl said they
were having Il party III Pelrce's apart
ment when two men, known to them as
/ ''Alf' Smith and Jack, entered the
place for the purpose of robbery. When
Peirce resisted, they declared, he was
struck over the head with wrench.
Later Smith and Jack according 10
the prisoners stories, compelled the
couple 10 accompany them 10 Wheeling
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-30
CHANGES IN THE
NEW SCHOOL CODE
UNDER DISCUSSION
County Meetings to Enable Legis-
lativc Committees to Frame
Amendments
MANY EXPRESSED VIEWS

TODAY vas the time appointed for a
eeriee of county meetings to consider de-
sirable changes IN the new School Code.
the New Castle county meeting IN the
High School here; the Kent meeting IN
Dover and the Sussex meeting IL George
town.
At the High School number Of per
sons were IN attendance who feel an inter
est in the school laws OF the State includ-
ine some who have definite ideas regard
inS amendments that they think would be
helpful
These meetings were arranged for by the
committee appointed by majority OF the
holdinp-oyer State senators, who desire
the advice in order to know how to pro
eeed when the matter comes before the
Legislature.
That as many individual views as pos
able might be obtained, the compittee
circulated questionnalre asking written
answers 70 the following questions:
"!Are YOU opposed TO the present sys-
tenn of school taxation? II SO, why?
How do you think money ought TO be
raised for school purposes?
Would YOU be IN favor OF raising
money for schools by income tax alone
Are YOU willing that the schools In
come tax alone?
DO YOU think all the money raised IN
vo,Ir district should be spent IN your dis
trIctP
DO you think the State ought to con-
tribute 10 the support Of these schools?
II 30, what proportion?
How do YOU think the schools in the
poor districts ought TO be maintained
How should the expenses Of building
new schoolhouses be met?
Members of the city and county school
boards officers Of the Service Citizens
and Delaware School Auxiliary and all
organizations or individuals interested in
school Improvement had been extended in
vitations The discussion was as open
and free as possible, and for this reason
no set speeches were arranged.
BENEFIT FROM NEW LAW
Adelbert Seydell Of McClellandvilIe
reported that since the passage of the rev
school laws, District No. 10. in which
McClellandville If situated, had made 500
70 1000 per cent improvement. He op-
posed going back 10 the old school system.
George Grotz OF Mt. Pleasant School
District thought free transportation should
be provided for pupils residing within two
miles If the schoolhouse. He cited the
Traffic dangers encountered by some
of the children attending the Mt Pleasant
School, which is situated three-quarters
Of mile from Bellevue, and requested
that remedial measures be adopted
President Mediil Of the County Board
Education announced that the board
would look into the matter
DR. Cooper spoke on the school tax
question and told what had caused the
seemingly large increase therein. He stated
that the expenses for all school purposes
had doubled since 1917 and 1918. He
heard many persons complaining e taxes
increasing ten times, five times. or four
Continued on page 6
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-30
JAPAN WONT MAKE
PROPOSAL NOW FOR
RACIAL EQUALITY
Question Will Not be Pressed at
This Session of League, Says
Ishii.
WILL PATIENTLY
BIDE HEP TIME ,
Rr As~.cia,ed Press u Every Evsninx.

Bv Assnciated Press n Every Evening
Geneva. Nov 30 The Japanese dele
gntim will not make pny proposal for
racial equality ~ this Hesalon of the as
aernbIy of the League ~ nations, u was
announced by yiscount Ishii ~ this NOM
ing's session nf the assembly
japan will patti. ntly bid her time,
said Viscount lshI, until an opport'fn.
moment shall present Etseif
The Japanese delegation, he a5dcd, also
had decided n withdraw its protect
against annual meetings 0f the assernbly,
although II requires Eve months time
for delegation from Japan 70 make the
long Journey ard return He recon-
mended thpt meetings be held once in
two wears, with spccisl meetings IN
emergencies but seid ne would not press
this recommendation
The Japarese delegates made thss.
declarations IL speaking on the report oF
the COMMITTEES on rules which wps read
N the full assembly.
The committee based its report on The
principle that the sssernblv il the organisrn
of the league. but intermittent ard that
the executive council j. the permanent
power with the secretarist as the con
tinuous medium for the execution ~ the
decisions of both the assembly and the
council.
Geneva, Nov 20 Many delegates to
the meeting Of the assembly of the League
of Nations, which today resumed ses-
sions, regard the coming week IS the most
critical period in the history Of the or
ganization. Questions which have been
settled IN committees BY a majority
vote. must De decided N the assembly by
a unanimous vote.
II the assembly proves capable Of
agreeding without dissenting vote on
the different problems 70 be placed before
It during the next few days. It will, n
the estimation Of some of the leading
members, have passed most dangerous
point.
The council Of the league was en-
gagged during rs entire session yesterday
with the question Of mandates, and could
not proceed 10 the election Of q sue
cessor 70 Sir Reginald Tower as high com
missioner at Danzig.
Geneva. Nov. 30.-Major Marlbor-
ough Churchill Of the United States army
intelligence service, who arrived IN Genev a
late last week. was q spectator at the
meeting of the league OF nations assembly
this morning. He occupied place IN IN {
press gallery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-30
MAY CHANGE ASSESSORS.
James p. Jones and James n.
Buckson Talked of for Ap-
pointment.

Tho Levy Court next June will elect
two members Of the New Castle County
Board Of Assessment TO succeed William
B. Smith. Jr., Republican, and Patrick
McGrory. Democrat, wbosc f0u-year
terms will then expire.
Mewsrs. Smith and IcfSrory viii be
candidates for reelection, and James y.
.Tones Republican. and James A. Blck-
son. Democrat. have aiso been proposed
for the poeitions Mr. Buekson ~ n mem
ber of the Levy Court and will retire
therefrom December 81
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-30
FORMER GERMAN EMPRESS
IN CRITICAL CONDITION
ssocia - Press to ENerN Evenlna

BY Associate Press 70 Every EVENING
Amsterdam, Nov. 29.-Former En-
press Augusta Victoria OF Germany. who
has suffered two heart attacks in the last
few days, is in a critical condition, accord
ing TO the latest bulletin issued at Doom
Castle
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-30
PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS
DISCUSS HOUSING NEEDS

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Detroit, Nov Represents tiveS of
public health depe rtments in all the larger
cities Of the country opened a two days
conference here today on the relation
Of congested housing conditions TO the
public health A report of the conference
containing statistics gathered IN surveys
of the cities represented will be submitted
to Senator William NJ Calder, OF New
York, for his guidance ID framing pro-
posed legislation for the regulation Of
housing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-30
Amusemens roaishl
Weather Forecast

Nv Associated prcss to EvCry kNrulns
Mashing ton. Nov. 80. fortSasl fcr lcta
ware.
Cloudy and unsettled sin probable ar.
casionAl rains tonight anu "Wednesday uNt
much change in tcmperaturt
sun MOON .TEAfpEkArl 4 ~ NN' ftnf
sun rose thls morntng
sun sets this aftcruoon
sun rises tomorroN mnruins
Sun sets tOmOrruw Afternoon
Moon rises toniEhr
Length Of GAY. hourt sA miuu..
4 D. n yesterday.
\ - m. today .......... It.
Noon today. .........
Highest Temperature YESTERDAY I..
Lowest tempcrsture last night
Hlsh tide TITS moruina
High ode this Afternoon
Bo~ tide thts nOruinX lN
Low tide tonight. .... ...... l0a
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-30
SYSTEMATIC YOUR
SHOPPING.

If You want to find a name in
the telephone book, or word In the
dictionary, YOU find it quickly and
naturally.
The arrangement of articles suit
able for gifts under the Christ
mas Gift Suggestions" classifica-
tion enables the reader to find at a
glance the very thing he wants
The gift articles are all listed in
alphabetical order in the classifica-
ton, and descriptions and prices
are all given in the ads.
Make your purchases through
the Christmas Gift Suggestions"
on this page.
Read the Ads in Classification
64-A.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-30
REDUCE MEAT PRICES.
Pittsburg Dealers Announce Reductions
of 3 TO s Cents In Pound.

PittsbllrQ Nov. 30.-Decreases of from
q to 8 cents pound in dressed meats were
announced by many retail dealers here
yesterday.
All grades of butter were selling cents
lower than Saturday. The buyer for a
leading retail store here said the drop IN
meat prices brought beef and pork TO the
lowest level since 1915.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-30
CUBAN MORATORIUM
EXTENDED ONE MONTH
By Associated Press to Every Evenins

by Associated Press to Every Evenins.
Havsna, Nov. 80 Failure of the Cuban
Congress to convene and enact legisla-
ton necessary to relieve the existing
financial situation in Cuba was given
yesterday by President Monocal as the
reason for extending the Cuban morator-
ium until December 81 The decree,
which was signed yesterday, was expected
TO be gazetted today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-30
HORT|CULTUR|STS
OF THE PENINSULA
IN SESSION HERE
Thirty-Fourth Annual Conven-
ton Opened at Hotel du Pont
Today.
WITH Ns1HIBITION
OF FARM PRODUCE
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HAVE YOU VISITED THE
APPLE SHOW? IT'S FREE

The most emphatic feature and
one of the moet wonderful exhibits
of apples ever displayed in this
city is the apple show in the ball
room Of the Hotel du Pont. It's
free to the public and everyone
who wants TO see some of the finest
specimens of this fruit is urged to
70 10 the hotel today. tomorrow or
Thursday and look the display over.
The exhibit will be open nights, and
every one will be welcome.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-30
Thiel Goes to sparrow's Point.

Harry Thiel, employment manager of
the Pusey & Jones Co, has severed his
connection with that company He will
take similar position with the Bethlehem
Shipbuilding Corporation, at the Spar
rows Point plant
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-30

Storm Doors, Storm Sash, Porch In
closures. Tindan Il Son, GA Tstnal
st1 eet.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-30

A cheap healthful food. Clover Dairy
Safe Milk. Phone 1540.-Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-30

Clover Dairy Safe Milk makes robust
children. Phone 1540.,-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-30

s25 worth OF records free Alfred Piano
Co.. 210 West Ninth street.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-30

The classified ads in today's paper are
different from those printed yesterday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-30
Gold Brooches. 81 to $1,000

Collins & Meyer, l0l ". sth St.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-30

Newport, Monmouthshire, England,
Nov. 3O.-The police discovered small
bomb at Marshfield AZ miles south of
here. today Another bomb WAS found
at Rumney which is partly in the Bor-
ough of Cardiff
London, Nov. 30 The labor commits
sion of inquiry into the reprisals in Ireland
left Tor Dublin this morning. The party
comprises representatives Of the labor
parliamentary party and the labor execu-
tive body. 1t expects 10 spend fortnight
on its mission
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-30

Rome, Nov 29-Inquiry into the
Irish situation is favored BY many Catholic
members of the Italian Parliament, who
declare there is basis for demanding such
an inquiry Assertions are made that the
situation in Ireland is quite similar to
those in the Congo region of Africa, the
Putumayo district of South America. Bull
garia and Armenia, which in the past
were investigated.
Amerikai Magyar hirlap = American Magyar journal. [volume] (Youngstown, Ohio) 1911-1942, 1920-07-29
Az OLAH ZASZL0 EL0TT
TISZTELEGNI KELL Az
ERDELYI MAGYAROKNAK

Az olahok minden kigondolha-
tot megtesznek az elnyomott ma
gyarok ildozesere. Mem eleg,
hogy az eskiit lie mem tett tisztvi-
seloket internaltak, megverik es
becsukjak, vagy pedig mindeniik
t0l kifosztva a hataron atdobjaA
hozzank. Most mar magat a tisz-
ia magyar nepet, = kikkel es-
kit mem tetethetnek Macy Ro-
maniara, = legujabban k0vet-
kez6 m6don kenyszeritik megh6-
dolasara.
A fels6 tiszamenti k0zsegekben
az olah csend6rseg a kozseg haza-
ra olah zaszl6t tiiz0tt XII. Az olah
zaszl6 elott mindenkinek meg keli
allani, arccal feleje fordulni IS
h6dolat jeleiil el6tte meghajolni
Icy a nep akar reggel munkaba
megy, akar templomba vagy
egyeb dolga vegzesere nevezet+
epiilet el6tt elhalad, vagy meg
kell hajolnia az olah zaszl6 el6tt,
inert az epiilet el6tt olah katona
posztol, aki megfigyeli a nepet Is
Xxi a k0teles tiszteletet elmu-
lasztja, AIT huszon0t bottal tan;t-
lax meg az olah allan iranti hi
segre.
A verig sertett magyar nep
azonban ut6bb mar ugy segit ma
gan, hogy ha a mezore akar men
nj, akkor a kertek alatt bujkalva
megy minden lehet6t elk0vet,
hogy ne kelljen az olah zaszl6 el6tt
elhaladnia. A XII kenytelen, AZ
megteszi a tiszteletet, de remelik,
hogy nensokara ell fog k0vetkezn,i
mikor a magyar eyre felsz0kik
nemzetiszinii trikolor es meg
hozza a felszabadulast a gyalaza-
tos olah elnyomas al6l.
Amerikai Magyar hirlap = American Magyar journal. [volume] (Youngstown, Ohio) 1911-1942, 1920-07-29

gyartashoz sziikseges fapepet ex-
portalt, hig az elmult ev ugyan-.
ezen honapjaban a fapep export
alig haladta meg 100000 dol
lart.