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Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-10-22
Temperance Day Not
Greatly Observed Now

The fourth Friday in October
of each year October p this
year, is designated as Temper
ance Day by law, and it is provid-
ed that this day shall be observed
as such in each public and high
school of the state. Different
schools will be likely to observe
this day in different ways, and
for that reason programs should
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-10-22
An Agreeable Surprise

"About three years ago when l was
suffering from a severe cold on my
lungs and coughed most of the time
night and day, 1 tried bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
was surprised with the promptness
with which it gave me relief" writes
Mrs. James Brown, Clark Mills, N. Y.
Many another ha sheen surprised and
pleased with the prompt relief afford
ed by this remedy. OCT
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-10-22

be suggestive rather than spe-
cific.
While there was no special OBJ
servance in the schools of the city,
talks and addresses of a general
character treating upon the evils
of intemperance were given at the
various schools out in the county.
Several years ago there was a
general observance of this occa-
sion
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-10-22

scnts al schools of the county,
both white and colored. A copy
of the directory is to be given to
each teacher who can use them
for ready reference in many ways.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-10-22

Two TRUSTEES sent to an ice house
for a supply of meat for the Indiana
refornatory, Jeffersonville. escaped
in the truck in which they were sent,
accompanied by guard.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-10-22
Classified ADS.

LOST-Friday afternoon between the
residence of Mrs. ]. w. Caperton and
lewis Meals. a silver mesh bag with
pair of glasses in silver case with mi
tails S. Nc r. N Reward for return to
Mrs. Lewis Neal, phone 512. 251-3t
LOST-Saturday afternoon between
Joe's Corner and Aspen avenue, a
small black sspoeketbook containing
sum of money and a paper of needles.
ward
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-10-22

Chicago mail carrier has been ar
rested for burning mail, which, he de-
lightened his load.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
DISCUSS PLANS FOR
NEW YIN. H.A. BUILDING
Consider Drive in October for Pur.
pose Of Raising Funds to
Finance It.

At the last regular meeting of the pres
snt board of directors of the \. Nj. I'll. A.
last night, tentative plans were discussed
for the construction o. n new association
building. IL is probable that drive will
take place during October for the purpose
OF raising funds.
The construction of new building
will necessitate the enlargement of the
present staff of the association. During
the past year much of the special work has
been handled by volunteers who gave
their services several nights a week.
Five new directors will be elected at
the annual election 70 be held next Sunday
night, 20 fill the vacancies created by the
eXpiration of terms of five of the present
members of the board.
Secretary Philip Heimlich reported
progress in the plans for the summer
camp which will be established at Brandy
wine Springs during the scholastic vaca-
ton. The directors also discussed the dis
trict camp for senior members which will
be held during the summer. The associa-
tons from Philadelphia, Chester. VIII
mington and other nearby cities will send
bows to the district camp.
-Four hundred dollars were appropriated
for equipment for the baseball team for
the present season. Practice is being held
every Sunday at Shellpot and the nine
Is expected to assume shape within the
next few weeks
\ reception u the night school boys
and the members Of the basketball teams
will be held In the banquet hall OF the
association on April -. The members of
the first team, which won championship
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
COUNCIL WILL COOPERATE.
Will Help Out in Mayors Plans for Relief
ofHousinp Conditions.

At the meeting of Council in committee
of the whole last evening it was agreed
that full cooperation will be offered in
carrying out any plans formulated by the
mayors housing committees for relief of
the shortage of dwellings, by use OF city
land for the temporary site OF portable
houses or other shelters.
The report of the committee, which
has been published, concerning the cost
of moving and re-erecting groups of the
temporary houses used at Carney's Point
by the du Pont Company in case the
same should be purchased was taken up
At their estimate, the setting up of 100
of these houses would cost $50, 900 and no
such amount is available in the city
treasury, which already faces deficit of
several thousand dollars.
1t has been suggested that these funds
might be advanced by one or more in
dividuals who would be paid back in part
by the revenue from rentalss but the
problem involves many points for which
it is doubtful if this expedient would
furnish a satisfactory solution.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
ESTATE OF b. p. SAMMONS.
Coroner Investigating Affairs Of Man
Asphyxiatcd in 1918.

Coroner Bullock is investigating the
estate Of B. p. Sanmons, who died in this
city, September 30, 1915, from asphyxia-
ton; The case camc to the coroners at
tention, when in going through some old
papers, he discovered bank book OF the
Virginia National Bank, Petersburg,
Va, with deposit Of $50 to Sammons
credit, made September l3, 1915.
Coroner Bullock has communicated
with the bank about whether or not the
money has ever been claimed but the
bank officials will not give out any in
formation about the money. Sammons
at one time was employed at Hopewell,
Va. by the du Pont Company. Inquiry
at their offices shows that the mother
lived in 1915 at l415 Marion street,
Columbia, s. G.
The coroner accordingly communicat-
ed with the mother and received n reply
today from Knoxville, Tenn, from the
brother of the dead man. In his letter
the brother writes that he never has been
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
FLORENCE WALTON GETS
DECREE OF DIVORCE
Wilmington Woman Gets Legal
Separation From Maurice
Mouvet in New York.

An interlocutory decree of divorce has
just been granted to Florence Walton,
the well-known dancer, of the stage team
of Maurice and Walton; in private life,
Mr.. and Mrs Maurice Mouvet, by SUI
preme Court Justice William Platt, who
directed the papers in the case to be sealed.
This step was taken on the basis of the
findings of Lawyer O. L. Warren, of White
Plains, Westchester county, N. y, who
was appointed referee to take evidence
last fall. although at the time it was not
admitted by Mrs. Mouvet and her friends
that any such action was pending, and
there was no break in the professional
relations of the couple, who were appearing
in the roof garden show of prominent
hotel.
Mrs. Mouvet's mother and sister are
living in this city, where she was well
known as Florence Walton before taking
up a stage career.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08

You try an Every Evening want adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
ELEVENTH WARDERS STRONG.

From NIL indications the Eleventh
Ward baseball nine this year will be a
good one. The candidates have been work.
ing hard tho past three weeks and the
battery, James Haney and Thomas Stein,
formerly of Wichita Of the Western league,
will be on the local diamond. Wichita
team last year was piloted by Jimmy
Jackson, who brought the pcnnant Of the
Iri-State league to Wilmington several
years ago.
A benefit dance for the Eleventh Ward
Baseball Club will be held April 80 at
Palace Hall, Maryland avenue and Elm
street. Bird and Edwards Orchestra will
furnish music.
You try an Every E.ueninn ruant adu ;
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
FILELISTOFS STATE DELEGATES.

A meeting of the New Castle County
Republican Committees executive COM
mittee will be held Saturday morning at
II in the Young Mems Republican Club,
to tabulate and approve the names of the
delegates, alternates and ward committee
men who were nominated to the State
convention.
The time for filing the lists of names
expired last night All districts had pre-
sented lists for approval.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08

able to obtain the full details as To the
wffccts Of the dead brother and asks the
coroner TO advise him If he knows where
any can be located.
Coroner Bullock is looking into the
case and plans To turn the bank book
over to the mother or brother.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08

POR sALE-Augustine street. Newport
Delaware. new six-room house, with bath
hot air heater. electric light. cement cellar
water and sewerage, lot 47xi50 feet
cement walk. = block from trolley line
? blocks from Pennsylvania X. r. station.
Kiamensi Clay Co. Equitable Bldg.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
HOME OF HOMES

700 BLOCK, ADAMS STREET.
Three-story brick dwelling, 10
rooms, 2 porches, bath, heat, ce-
ment cellar, gas and electric, sewer.
Possession 90 days.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08

honors in the Pennsylvania State Fedora
ton of Y. NJ IL. Associations. will each
be awarded silver basketball button.
AT the meeting Sunday, William Topkis,
president of the Board of Directors, will
give report on the activities of the past
1tnn
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08

1900 BLOCK, FRANKLIN ST.
Three-story brick dwelling, ii
rooms, porch, bath, hot water
heat, cement cellar, gas and cleo
trio, sewer, garage, laundry Pos
session arranged. Three porches
enclosed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
Ballot For Police Pension Fund Trustees.

Voting for five trustees for the Police
Pension Fund was completed Tuesday
night when all ballots of members of the
department had been placed in the boxes
The boxes were locked and will be counted
by the Board of Police Commissioners
at the next meeting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08
DeSir a BILE Homes
For You

West Nineteenth street, six
rooms, bath. front porch, back
porch enclosed for sleeping; hot
water. heat, gas and electric; fire.
pace, beam ceiling in diningroom
and decorated skyllght, pantry,
laundry tubs. screens. awnings,
storm sash. Everything in the best
condition posi- bic.
Square planned houses on west
side. seven rooms, bath, porch,
PipeleSS heater, serni-detached,
square planned, fireplace.
Square planned house near
Eighth and Rodney. There is
every modern convenience in this
home.
Facing our most beautiful park,
10 rooms, bStt, two POrcfes, VSpor
heat. gas and electricity.
Beautiful corner home, 10 rooms,
two baths, hot water heat, cleo
trlc; rooms for garage: laundry
tubs. pantry two open flreplaceS.
PHONE 1922.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08

1912 jefferson street. containing Il rooms,
bath. laundry. modern plumbing, heater.
lot 25 feet front by l30 feet deep TO street
in rear on which garage may be erected
Immediate possession.
These properties viii sell quickly Act
promptly.
Apply only 20 Real Estate Department.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-08

cation. AL modern convenienCes. Good in
vestment. Address V l3. Every Evening
Office
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
WILMINGTON WELL
SITUATED FOR A
DEEP SEA PORT
Its Advantages Pointed Out at a
Public Hearing in the City
Hall Today.
NATURAL SITUATION
is STRONG FACTOR

Advantag ges and possibilities IN the
development OF a greater harbor for VII
mington in both general and detailed
terms were given at a public meeting IN
the CITY Hall today in reports submitted
by Willard A. Speakman, president of
the Harbor Board, for Calvin Tompkins,
New York advisory engineer, and by John
Meigss consulting engineer, from Phlladel-
phia. The meeting was called by United
States Engineer Johnston, on behalf of the
government, TO ascertain what harbor
Improvements are warranted.
In his report In behalf of the board
Mr.. Meigs declared that the posi- bIlities
for Wilmington to become one of the
great seaports OF the Atlantic coast were
apparent by close examination of fact.
He stated that the larger seapoTts OF the
coast, such as New York, are over-con-
gested, whereas, this congestion would be
relieved here, and added that Whining
ton is $50 miles closer TO Mediterranean
ports than Baltimore. 1t was pointed out
that it has been amply demonstrated
since the war that Atlantic coast sea-
ports have insufficient facilities TO unloa d
vessels.
Joseph Bancroft, a member of the
Harbor Board, decl ared that large inter
eotn were NftctliIg w hIiiiiStOn tifoiIs
TO develop her harbor, and to question of
United States Engineer Johnston stated
rthat he felt confident that the developed
harbor facilities would be used very
extensively.
George T. Lyon, president Of City
Council and acting mayor declared that
Wilmington was asking the federal govern
ment to assist in the project, since it would
play an important part In the development
Continued on page o
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
COURT PRESENTED WITH
CHURCHMAN PORTRAIT
Likeness of Former Judge of the
Municipal Court Received as
Gift of Mrs. Churchnan.

A large portrait of the late Judge
Philip O. Churchman of the Municipal
Court was presented to the court this
morning by Mrs. Churchman, widow Of
the late justice.
The picture is the first to be given To
the court in memorlam of the former
justices and is hung in the place of honor
directly over the bench. The bench and
court room were adorned with baskets OF
flowers. They were presented by Mrs.
Churchman. Mrs. Charles J, Winkler,
daughter of the former judge, the State
probation officers and friends.
On account Of the Illness of the wife OF
former Judge l. Frank Ball, who was
to have made the presentation, John +.
Malloy, assistant city solicitor during
Judge Churchman's tenure of office, made
the presentation address
"No one could have been more impartial
no one more wise in dispensing justice,
Mr.. Malloy said cit rs common knowi-
edge To all that through his efforts tins
court was raised in the estimation OF the
bar and the citizens of Wilmington. iie
example was an inspiration to all who
practice before the court and all who sI'
on the bench in the place nc formerly
occupied
Deputy Judge Aron Finger accepted
the portrait on behalf of the court, Judge
Hastings was unable to arrive IN the city
in time 10 attend the ceremony and sent
a message of regret.
Judge Churchman served on the bercs
rom October -, 1912, until his deatL
on December % OF the same year
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
MURDER OF PAUL is
STILL DEEP MYSTERY
Led Double Life, Had Many
Women Friends, But Clues
Lead Nowhere.
ny Associated Press TO Every Evening

Camden, n. j., Oct. Z0.--Be yond
establishing to their satisfaction that
David s. Paul, the bank messenger whose
body was found last Saturday buried IN
the Jersey pines, had led double life
for several years and was friendly with =
number of wornen unknown 20 his wife,
Camden and Burlington county authorl-
ties said today they had made but little
progress toward solution Of the mystery
surrounding his death and the disappear
ance of $4,000 he was taking 20 Phil
adelphia bank.
Itwas established through Frank james
an auto salesman, that when Paul boarded
the ferryboat the day of his disappear
ance, he planned 10 meet two women
in Philadelphia. Prosecutor WOivertOn
said that James told him be had driven
Paul 10 the ferry but had refused 10 ac-
company him across the river. Paul told
him, according 70 the prosecutor that II
be went along he might be able to frame
mp party
A number Of persons, including three
women, have been questioned by Prosecu-
tor Wolverton in the hope they might be
able 10 throw some light on the mystery
but none Of them. he said, were aide %
furnish any important clues. One If these
women admitted she wrote the unsigned
love letter found IN Paul pocket All the
women were absolved by the prosecutor
Of any connection with the case.
II is alrnost certain, the police say, that
Paufs body WAS taken 70 the place where
it was found in an automobile and n
also is certain that he had been dead only
about - hours before the body was found
What was considered an important piece
Of evidence was found yesterday near the
spot where the body was discovered n
was a blood stained shred Of tape, torn
from the upholstery Of an automobile
seat Some papers, including an identi-
ficatIon card containing PauFs name also
were picked up in the vicinity Of the shsl-
low grave These, the police say, evidently
were jolted from his pocket as the car
sped over the rough road
There is not 8 single cine. according
10 the authorities, as tn Paul's whereabouts
during the ten days interim between hrs
disappearance on October ) and the prob
able date of his death
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
LASHED BY KUKLUX
AND SHIPPED NORTH
Peter Mcmahon Reaches Phila-
delphia After Narrowing Ex-
perience IN South Carolina
By Associated Press to Every Evening


Philadelphia, Oct. 20.--A man giving
the name Of Peter McMahon, Of Yonkers.
y. i. with his rists SCARED by a rope
and hrs back bearing the marks Of 3 whip
left north bound Pennsylvania railroad
tram here today and sought the police
for medical attention. He says ne was
seized and whipped Monday night a few
miles outside Of Trenton, ;. C., after ne
had attempted 20 assist Miss Florence
Powell, Of Aiken, = c., in q settlement
which involved division Of her father ;
estate
His underclothing was stiff with blood
and besides lash marks his body and neck
bore the marks of ropes with which he
said his tormentors had attempted 20
hang him. Police here are investigating
his story of attempted lynching and mis-
treatment.
McMahon, who IS 55 years old, SAID
he believed hIs assallants were adopting
methods Of the Ku klux Khan He said
ne was seized when he left the tram at
Trenton, :. c., and Was driven into the
country in an automobile At the point
where his mistreatmsnt occurred he said
eight men wearing white hoods gathered
around and beat him.
They threw a rope around my neck,
then tried 70 put the other end over a
tree, but il would not reach, Mcmahon
said at the Hahnemann Hospital today.
After a severe beating the men told me
they had decided to let me 90.
They blindfolded me" Mcmahon
said, putting a hood over my head eN-
actly like the ones they wore, then ed
me to an automobile and We drove 70
house where | Was fed. They called a
%. aSrar,ssr,a rr,~r ru,,rrr,.Ha
Then they drove me 20 Denmark
;. c.. They gave me money TO buy my
ticket TO New York, after making me
promise would not return All the way
from Denmark to Washington some
one came into the car occasionally and
after looking st me. retired into another
coaeh This man acted as guard 70 see
that | did not leave the train.
Mcmahon said he wsS too weak 20
leave the train at Washington He de-
clared he was a friend and adviser of
Miss Powell Her father lives at Aiken
and is president of bank. Recently
according to Mcmahon, he made divi-
sion Of his property among MS children,
Florence Powell's share was $1,000. II
did not believe that sufficient" he~said.
and she and went TO Aiken hast week 70
see if we could not get better share for
| her"
McMahon described his movements in
South Carolina and the feeling engendered
bv the interest he took in the case, which
resulted in the alleged mistreatment.
McMahon also. said that when one ot
the men who beat him asked if he would
sign paper saying that Miss Powell
was incompetent to handle her own
or her fathers affairs, be refused and WAS
beaten with clubs. rope was tied
around his neck. he said, and he was
dragged for long time
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-20
100000 FIRE AT
AMERICAN BRIDGE
COMP PANY'S PLANT
Communicated to Nearby Dwell
ing From Which Children Were
Rescued With Difficulty.
MRS. MABEL TWEID
SAVED LITTLE ONES

Fire. which broke out in the plant OF
the American Bridge Co. at Edge Moor
nt 10. .35 o'clock last night, caused damage
estimated at 100000 and destroyed a
boardinghousc adjoining, the property
of Thomas White, where FIVE little chill
dren were sleeping on the second floor.
II is thought the children might have been
burned 10 death had not Mrs. Mabel
Tweid who lives at the house, returned
from Edge Moor Station before the
flames had gained strong headway and
helped the children from the burning
building
When the watchman at the bridge
company plant discovered the blaze,
Edge Moor Iron Co. was notified and
enploves of the latter company respond
ed with fire fighting apparatus. The Fame
and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS from VIII
mington hurried to the scene with chem
ical engines following call sent TO Chlcf
William J. Lutz.
Officials of the American Bridge Co.
stated TODAY that the exact amount OF
the damage has not vet been determined,
hut that the flames were largely confined
fo the stairwavs Such damage is covered
~ corporation insurance. The cause OF the
irr Is not known.
=
aficc building of the company, and the
mtense heat from the flames resulted IN
the boardinghouse alongside also starting
to urn
p We streams were turned on the blaze
by the FIRE companies, and ~ o'clock
ihis morning the flames were entirely
extinguished Difficulty in gaming access t.
the boa riding house resulted IN its practical
destruction, though the structure has not
vet collapsed.
Damage in the Office building was not 50
great, though the loss from water and heat
Is considerable.
Mn. and Mrs. Thomas White were
attending political rally at Hillcrest
when the fire started. The five children
Helen. aged Z; Paul, 6, and three other
children. James, Stewart and Charlotte.
were awakened by Mrs. Tweid and es-
capped from the danger. Hundreds of lars
of fruit, stored in rear room of tho
first floor, were carried out by employees
OF the iron company, and a large part Of
the furniture and other articles of value
were saved.