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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
cox AGAIN ASKS
ROOT TO RETRACT
Declares Reply to First Request
Only Repeats Misleading
Assertions.

Now York. Oct. 23.-Governor James
NJ. Cox. in the midst of busy day in
New Jersey yesterday, found time to
acnd q telegram to Elihu Root, again
calling upon him TO retract his statement
in his New York address that MIR. Cox had
declared he would insist upon the treaty
"Just as MFR. Wilson negotiated 1T. =
Governor Cox charged that MIR. Root
Was endesvoring to misrepresent his
position on the the League of Nations.
His telegram follows:
"Hop. Elihu Root, New York City.
II have your telegram Of October q
in reply to mime of October D in which
/ called attention to your nlisstatement
in your address in New York City when
YOU said: MIR. Cox declared he will In
.i.t upon the Treaty just as MIR. Wilson
negotiated it. / respectfully ask of you
retraction Of your untrue statement.
"You have apparently mistaken the
purpose of my message, which WAS to
give YOU the opportunity TO correct q
possible error or to admit the dellber-
ateness of intent in its presentation. Per
NIT me, therefore. to renew IN terms that
cannot he misunderstood the request,
which can be answered with an unequIvo-
cal 'ye. or mo- did you OF did you not
make the statement as quoted, and do
you know now that it was false; and do
you not recognize that, in justice to your
self and in Justice to the American people
who have honored you, you should publicly
acknowledge it.
'In your reply 10 me you have entered
uron a long dissertation upon the sub
ject of Article Y, IN which again, by in
ference, YOU are endeavorlng, either de-
a
and lack of information concerning my
speeches, to rnisrepresent my position on
the League of Nations. Accepting the
fact that your misStatement was based
on lack of information, | referred you to
The daily reports of my speeches In the
newspapers in which | have invariably
ssud that | favored the Hitchcock reser-
vations and also that | would accept
RISER vations from any source offered IN
sincerity and with a desire TO hep.
Simply that you be furt her informed,
let me call your attention TO the fourth
Of the Hitchcock reservations In referenc
10 Article X-'That the advice mentioned
IN Article Y of the Covenant of the
league which the Council may give TO
the member nations as to the employ
ment Of their naval and military forces
u merely advice which each member ma
ton if free to accept or reject, according
TO the conscience and Judgment of its
then existing government, and in the
United States this advice can only be
accepted by action of the Congress at the
time in being, Congress alone, under the
Constitution of the United States, having
the power 10 declare war
Now, Mr.. Root, ] have asked you q
plain question. We are both assumed to
understand the meaning of words; the
American people likewise understand the
meaning OF words. You have been given
the opportunity 10 correct your mis-
statement, and this correction you have
salled 70 make. James NJ. Cox"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
! DEL LAWARE READY
FOR HAVERFORD
Though Some Change Has Been
Made in the Lineup of the
Home Team.
spocial Correspondence Of Every Evening


Newark, Oct 23.-Captsin Sank"
McCaughan Of the Delaware College foot
ball team was moved from quarter to end
in the practice yesterday afternoon and
may start the game against Haverford
today in that position. This is due 70
the fact that both Magaw and Betzmer
are out with injuries and may not be able
10 play against Haverford Harmer was
moved from half to quarter and the re-
maInder Of the backfeld was made up of
Elliott and Mcdonald half backs and
Williams fullback.
The squad was put through tough sig
nal practice for more than an hour and
following several trips around the quarter
mile track after practice It was a tired ag-
gregation that went to the gym" for the
showers. Outside of the ends the team Is in
excellent shape to meet Haverford. Ma
gaw Is out with an injured side and Betz-
mer with an injured shoulder, but both
may be able to play part of the game.
Delaware has defeated Haverford the
past two years and the team will work
hard TO make It three straight victories
tomorrow. The largest crowd of the sea-
son IS expected on Frazer Field to witness
the game 1t will no doubt be great bat
tie as Haverford has demonstrated in
games against Stevens and other teams
that il hes a strong eleven.
There will be a light signal practice
this afternoon. A smoker will be held to-
night. The game today viii start at
3 o'clock.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
The Team VIII Play in West Chester
This Afternoon.

Owing 70 a change In the schedule, WI
mington High School VIII 20 70 meet
West Chester today 70 play the high
school Of that place. The Delaware ave-
nue. boys were 20 have played National
Farm School on Baynard Field, but it
was necessary 10 cancel the game. West
Chester was originally 70 have been play
ed on October 50, but has been mGved up
enc week.
Last Saturday West Chester was de-
feated by NoTristown 600. As the High
School BOYS play NoTrlstown later IN the
season. Wilmington's showing viii be
watched with interest For Saturday,
October 80, Manager Haddock Is trying
10 secure Lancaster High School.
P I. D.. which, by failing TO show up
last Saturday, disappointed nearly 1000
expectant fans, telephoned Wednesday
night, 10 say they had made a mistake in
their schedule II possible they VIII play
here later N the season, possibly on election
dav, If IL is possible to switch the Newark
High School game TO Armistice Day.
The probable schedule for the rest OF
the season follows:
October 23, West Chester away.
October 80. Lancaster fhomel.
November ,, ?. /. D. (homel
November s. Woodbury. (home,.
November IL, Newark (homel.
November Is, Chester (away).
November 20, Norristown away.
Thanksgiving, Alumni (homel.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
Seaford High Ties Alumni.

seaford, Oct % Seaford High School
played a tie game yesterday, 81 to 81, on
the high school gridiron with the faculty
and graduates. Paul Bowden, left half
back on the school team, saved the day
for his teammates by spectacular 70-yari
run, when the faculty and graduates
were in striking distance OF the high
schools goal in the last quarter of the
game. The ball was passed TO Bowden as a
last resort to keep the faculty and gradu-
ates from further scoring, and by brilliant
running and dodging he planted the ball
between the goal posts of the faculty and
graduates.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
ROOT IS WRONG AND
KNOWS 1t, SAYS COLBY
Secretary Calls Argument Of Re
publican Leader Complete
Inversion of Truth"

Washington, Oct. 23.-Secretary Of
State Colby in a prepared statement
esued last night. branded as "a plain
rieetatement Of fact" and complete
inversion of truth" Elihu Roots recent
declaration as to the exact status IN the
League Of Nations of Article Y
In concluding the statement, which
teens with the number Of really great
things on which Mr. Root has been wrong.
Mr.. Colby SAYS: "Mr. Root is wrong
What he says is wrong What he seeks TO
do is wrong. / half suspect Mr. Root
knows this" Mr. Colby's statement SAYS:
"Air Elihu Root has spoken. 1t is his
hrst speech on the great issue Of the cam
paign, and ii is announced TO be his only
one. One section of the Republican party
10 breathing easier and another section Of
the party is breathing harder as the result
of Mr.. Roots speech.
He does not agree with Borah and
Johnson, who say the league is 'scrapped.'
He does not agree with Harding,
who il opposed 10 clarihcation, op-
posed to reservations, and insists that
be favors rejection Harding is in favor Of
'staving out Root is in favor Of going in,
but with his coat buItoned up TO his chin,
one hand clenchIng his reservations and
thV OtlSi VI NltlAO4
''Mr Root is a man of very admirable
abilities. He is probably the foremost
lawyer IN America He has rendered dis
tinguished service to the nation. His
utterances on great public questions are
always grave, as they should be; almost
invariably temperate in tone, as they
should be. When say that he is frequent
" right, am sure he will not be offended
II ] saw that there have been CONSPICUOUS
instances in which he has been wholly
srOng
His last great case before the Supreme
Court of the United States was decided
against him by unanimous court His
argument and his brief in this case were
very similar In language and tone To his
recent argument against Article X Of the
League of Nations. Every position which
encountered the unanimous rejection Of
bur highest court was stated with the
nme fnality, self-conviction, gravity and
nncerity with which he advances his
Equally unsound propositions on Article x.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
CLAIMS INDIANA FOR COX.
Doremus Says Tide is Turning TO Him in
Kansas and Nebrasks.

Chicago, Oct 23.-Frank E. Doremus,
Chairman of the mid-Western division
Of the Democratic National headquarters,
issued statement yesterday declaring
that "the air is surcharged WITH the ap-
preaching Democratic victory"
Good tidings continue TO pour into
our headquarters, it is said In the state
ment Our Republican friends realize
it, and increase their preposterOus claims
with each bad report they get from their
men in the field. But bluff and bluster
will not avail to stem the rising tide against
Harding.
Indiana viii cast her electoral vote
for Cox and Roosevelt. Impartial OBJ
servers concede It.
Kansas, which month ago was con-
ceded to Harding, is rapidly swinging to
Cox. The result In the Sun-fower State
will not be known until the vote is count
ed.
"In Nebraska the reports are more
enco uraging even then in Kansas. So deep
is the interest in the League of Nations
in that State that people are buying copies
of the covenant in the stores"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
Ihe probabIe line-up:
EAST AGAINST SOUTH.
Harvard, Yale and Pittsburg Face Strong
Teams Today.
q Assoclatef - ID - Evenfn!

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
New York. Oct. 23.-Football took on a
more serious aspect today at many Of the
bigger eastern colleges where the promi-
nent teams were pitted against rivals II
considerable Importance. On some rested
the hot light task Of maintaining the
pinkin prestige Of the east against south
ern invaders.
Unbeaten Harvard met the Centre
College team from Kentucky which flash
ed to the zenith Of the football sky last
wear Georgia Tech faced Pittsburg and
West Virginia was at New Haven for q
clash with Yale Pennsylvania brought
70 Philadelphia the Virginia Military
Institute team.
Important sectional contests were head
ed by the princeton navy game at Prince
ton. Other prominent games Of today
included Cornell against Colgate, Tufts
against the Army, Syracuse against Dart
mouth, Springfield against Brown, Wesley
an against Columbia, and Pennsylvania
State against Lebanon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
CENTRE COLLEGE IS
READY FOR HARVARD
Kentuckisns HOPE 90 Keep Their
Winning Slate Clean, While
Harvard Hopes Likewise.
NJ A.->4..s Pres. 20 Every zv-uing

Cfn tridge. Mar Oct n Ibs io,f
ball team of Cerse Coiisgr ard Harynrd
In iyersfty. her goal lines ur nos 81 ~
. easor,, eut1red tbeir oortest ~ he gfnfiuu
today dsterrniuad to ss,p a flean E.at'
The eollegjan, from Dhrvillo. Krrtleky
were outyeiFhed atout On l<IuDdf r. tfs
Uf1.
Cerne's untroken string q vict,Tss
extends back more than two year ard la
three garrs this genson re "yrayir y
coIopels" have soored ~ p<iDts WhiIe
yhitegWhirg tkfir opVmebt Ite
Crimson, has seored i18 poibt % usis
opponents, against none in four grfrfs
this year.
Governor Edwin p Morryv - Kr
tueky sent the following te.egrar 4.
the Centre tesrn:
The nen in Kentucky are puiing Pr
you, the women are praying ~ yol ttf
hoart of every girl is With you For l'of ,
sake make good, bit the hne hard arf
low"
III rvckahfc ffrr mn
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
DEMPSEY IN PHILA.

Philadelphia, Pa, Oct 23.-Jack
Dempsey, worlds heavywe light boxing
regular fellow, appeared in the role Of
a good samaritan at the National A. A.
Wednesday. The worlds peerless punch
boxed three-minute exhibition with big
Bill Tate, his sparring partner, In the star
act of the benefit show conducted for the
st. James Hospital Of Chester. There
were FIVE hnes boxing contests preceding
the exhibition After the feature act was
over Battling Nelson, former worlds
assembled fans with novel act Demp-
sey, however. was the ig attraoton.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
GREENLEAF TO BALTIC.
Champion Will Show His Ability Nexi
Week.

Baltimore, Oct 23.-Johnnie Klein
has announced that he has signed Ralph
Greenleaf, the worlds pocket billiard
champion, to appear at his academy on
October 2S and %.
Klein made o l0-strike in securing the
Boy Wonder is slated to defend his title
next month at Chicago and viii not ap-
pear again in the East for several months
At the time Of announcing Green
York State champion, to show his skill
on November II and u. The appearance
Of Concannon will attract even a greater
crowd than that which will witness the
worlds champion in action, as Coneannon
less than a month ago took the measure
of Greenleaf in 400-point setto.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
WATKINS TO STAY IN FIGHT.
Too Late for Prohibition Nominee to
Quit, Hinshaw Saws.

Chicago, Oct. 23.-Virgil G. Hinshaw
chairman of the Prohibition Nationa.
Committee, In a statement last night
denied reports which he said were flood
ing his Office" that Aaron S. Watkins, the
Prohibition Presidential candidate, plan
ned to withdraw from the race.
early In the campaign" he said
1--WE told both Mr.. Cox and Mr. Harding
that Mr. Watkins would Withdraw If
either would make an open and specific
pledge to oppose legislation which wouId d
weaken the Volstead act, but neither re-
sponded with such pledge. An eleventh
hour declaration by either candidate
would not now result In the withdrawal Of
the Prohibition candidates, who are IN
the fight to the finish"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
GENERAL BIDDLE RETIRED.
Goes on List at Own Request After a
Years in Service.

Washington, Oct. Retirement of
Brigadier General John Biddle, who COM
nanded the American troops in England
during the World War, at his own request
on December /, wassannounced yesterday
at the war department. On that date
General Biddle will have completed 43
years Of active service and be eligible for
retirement.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
FnItz EnlI OF Eight.

New York, Oct. 23.-David L. Fultz.
president Of the new International League
has announced that any attempt TO in
clude cities Of the International circuit in
the proposed 12-olub amalgsmation Of
the National and American Leagues would
be opposed BY his organization.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
HONOR FRENCH FORESTER
! Associated Press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Warwick, n. Y, Oct. 23.-Sportsmen
from throughout the East gathered here
today for the unveiirg OF memorial
1,e,s ,,t hoIyS deai;, ,;th borSe
hounds and outdoor life. An elaborate
pageant was arranged IN which the charac-
tiers in Forester's The Warwick Wood
lands were lnpersonated.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
PRINCETON MEETS
NAVY TEAM TODAY
First Severe Test Of Season for
New Jersey Team; Roper
Expects Victory.
By Annotated pres. 20 Every Evening

Princeton, n. j., Oct. 23 Princeton
today met its first severe test of the 1920
football season when il faced the for
midable eleven from the United States
Naval Academy at the Palmer Stadium.
Coach Roper said he expected hard
battle, but felt confident IN his mems
ability 70 register a victory.
The navy team, accompanied by Coach
Folwell and ieutenant-Commander
Wright. arrived late last night and were
given signal practice in the stadium this
morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
GreenhiII Shoot

The Greenhill Club will stage a shoot
today at Greenhill and trophies are offer
ed to the high guns of each class. The
shoot will be so targets, two 25-bird events
at l6 yards rise. The Greenhill Club has
been donated several valuable trophies to
be shot for in series of shoots, and be-
ginning October 30, these will be placed in
competitlon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
JOURNEYS FROM CHINA
TO VOTE FOR LEAGUE

Omaha, Oct. 23.-Dr. J. p Connolly
of Omaha arrived yesterday from Shang
hal, Masking the trip especially to vote
for the League of Nations
He will return to China Immediately
after casting his vote for Cox and the
League.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
Soccer at du Pont Club.

Soccer will be started at the du Pont
Country Club this afternoon. Fifteen or
20 men have already been lined up for this
afternoons game, but there is plenty Of
room for other candidates. Chandler
Hannum is expected to organize a team
Dunlap, Friends School coach, viii coach
the teams at the du Pont Country Club.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
GEORGETOWN WINS.

Georgetown, Oct. 23.-Georgetown
High School continued its winning streak
by defeating the strong Cambridge, Md,
team, 200. They have not been scored
on this year, and yesterdays game vir-
tually clinched the scholastic championship
Of the Eastern Shore. Lineup:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
Parkside VS.. Ninth Ward.

Ninth Ward and ParEside football
teams will play At Twenty-seoond and
Claymont streets this afternoon at 315.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
Salem Wins.

Salem, N. j., Dot. 23.-The local high
school defeated Penn's Grove, 20-6 yes
terday. Baker, of Salem, suffered
broken colIar-bone.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
KeYstone Plays Workhousa Team.

The keystone Field Club will play the
New Castle county workhouse team this
afternoon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
Chesrook VS.. Chester A. C.

Chesrook will play Chester A. c., on
Harlan Field this afternoon, the game to
start at 3 clock.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
The probable lins-up:
TMuK
BOWLING
CIT Lrs0rE.

The following scores were roles isF'
night on the alleys ~ Grsdv's bowling arf
billiard psrlorr
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23
Defiance VS., Chester.

Defiance will visit Chester this after
noon to play the Chester Stars.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-23

GEORGETOWN

Subs tutions-Simmons for klllen,
Robbins for Mobray, Tyler for Robinson.
Touchdowns- -Abelman, 2; West, /. Goals
from touchdowns 2. Time Of
quarters-12 minutes.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1920-03-04
Dorset Church Notes

The fund for the Relief Of the Near
East now amounts TO S92.66. Who
win make il up 70 500?
The talk on the life Of Lincoln,
which was postponed because the
slides did not arrive. There will be
an announcement Of the date later on.
The Missionary offering of the
church schools last Sunday amounted
to sG.20. Four dollars and fifty cents
of this was given by Mrs. George Gil
bert's class.
The Sacrament Of the Lords Sup
per viii be observed at the close of
the morning worship next Sunday.
The preparatory service will be held
Saturday evening at 1880. Other SER
vices will be held as usual. Bible
class will meet Tuesday evening.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1920-03-04

The results q town meeting held
Tuesday are as Moderator,
J. n. Beboe; clerk, Miss Sadie Sher-
lock; treasurer, o. b. Gilbert; lister
for years, Clifford A. Atkinson; ist
constable. east side, Mike Casey; End
constable and collector, Charles Nor
cross; auditor for years, Z. II. West;
school director, east side, years, II.
G. Stone. SO. Dorset. years. W. h.
FULLY: q tax Of $500 on a dollar Of the
grand list was voted, Of this 5Dc was
70 be used toward a reduction Of the
towns Indebtedness and 90c for
schools. Town officers are 70 be paid
81 90 per day FOR actual time working.
The sum Of 5000 was voted for the
Observance Of Memorial Day The
vote for license stood IS yes and y
no"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1920-03-04
THE SMALL TOWN PROBLEM

Vermont is full of small towns and
the situation confronting those towns
constitutes a real small town problem.
Decreasing population and increasing
taxes makes the problem. Take the
good old town Of Grafton as an illus
tration. The census in 1900 gave a
population of 804; the census of 1910,
729, and Grafton man states that the
census Of 1920 gives only about 500,
shrinkage of third in ten years. This
is the story in many, many of the So
called back towns, meaning towns re-
mote from a railroad. These towns
each year assume larger burden Of
taxation, but few of them can raise
the tax rate as fast as the cost of run
ming the schools and town government
increases. Is il any wonder that the
young, what few there are, move to
more promising fields Of endeavor?
Is It any wonder that the old and
others tied to the soil in these towns
are discouraged What is TO be done
to revive these towns, or aren't they
worth reviving? Is the population Of
Vermont TO be confined in the valleys
and along the railroads and leave the
towns in the foothills to grow UP TO
thistles and bushes. Bellows Falls
Times.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1920-03-04

Mr.. and Mrs. John Nichols have q
seu, born February "a
Casper L. Pruyn has been in New
York on . business trip.
The pleasing intelligence has reach
ID Dorset Of the birth Of a daughter
10 Mr. and Mrs Prentiss II Kent on
FEB. q, az their home b Rutland.
Mrs. Charles Gilbert u the West
road Is critically il with pneumonia.
Her daughter Miss Anna Gilbert who
was In the MIDDLE west was called
home and Prof Alfred Gilbert Of Z. ".
NJ, Burlington was here also
On Wednesday March 8. Judge
Sherman Nichols Was 100 years old
and there was a gathering Of bis FAM
iIy, children. grandchildren and great
grandchildren at Bis home. A full
report Il this event win appear in
next weeks Journal
The news has been received Of the
death from double pneumonia at the
home Of her niece, Mrs. Johnston in
East Orange, y. J. on February oath
Of Miss Ella B. Wild Miss Wild viii
be remembered by Dorset friends rs
having been for II years the COVER
ness Of Miss Lorraine Holley HUDSON.
The library birthday party Of Feb
ruary IS passed Off very pleasantly.
The historical sketch Of the so years
given by Prof. T. +. Comba was full
Of interesting "reminiscences. An ORR
ginal poem was read by the author,
Prof. George II. Gilbert, and letters
from some Of the founders Of the Ii
brary rs fan distaut as the Pacific
coast were read - Clifford A. Akin
son Of the library board Gifts Of
money were included in some Of the
letters. so that over 500 will be avail !
able for new books.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1920-03-04
PERU

Several are having bad colds at
present.
Miss Thompson and friend of AL
bany are guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Perry
Warren a few days last week.
The remains of George D. Walker,
who died in the Memorial Hospital,
Brcttleboro, last Friday were brought
here for burial Monday. Mr.. Walker
was the son Of Duane and Irene (Stod-
dard) Walker. The most of his life
since manhood had been spent in the
West. He came back to Vermont a.
bout two years ago and since has made
his home with his mother, Mrs. Irene
Brown, who died few weeks ago. He
leaves one brother, Seth Walker, be-
sides mis- wife and children in the west
He was little past so years old. The
burial was made beside his father and
sister in the village cemetery