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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-11
LIQUOR BANDITS
ENGAGE IN BATTLE
WITH OFFICERS
Lively Encounter Yesterday After
noon, Which Resulted in l8
Arrests.
MANY SHOTS WE'RE FIRED

Through the instigation of III. j. Rein
hart, Of the Federal Prohibition Depart
ment. with Offices at Sixth and King
streets, that boozeTunners had been
scared away from the Nilrnin gson-E -Elkton
road and were using the Baltimore pike
near West Grove, resulted yesterday IN
spectacular pn battle with State
troopers. civilian prs-- and prohibition
agents from Wilmington, and the arrest
of Is alleged runners and the capture u
liquor valued ut so, 900. This raid on
the highway az West Grove. Pa, yester-
day, il is believed bv authorities. will
break up the largest and strongest liquor
transportation gang in the East.
In conjunction with the arrests made,
nine automobiles were also captured, and
these are now being held by authorities
in Philadelphia.
Following an attempted hoId-up OF a
truck carrying a load of liquor unde a
supposed permit on last Saturday night,
Reinhart began a thorough investiga-
ton. Tuesday afternoon he stationed
himself about one mile from the village of
West Grove and stopped every automobile
that passed. During the afternoon none
of the machines halted had any liquor on
board. Towards nightfall high-powered
machine approached Reinhart at great
speed, and the occupants, evidently aware
that the lone prohibition officer awaited
them, opened lbroadside FIRE OF revolvers
from both sides of the car as they ap-
preached Reinhart, and continued it until
they were well out of reach.
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-11
$4,000 FIRE IN
T|G|NI GARAGE
Building and Several Cars Were
Wrecked by a Lively Blaze
Early This Morning.

A s25,000 FIRE at 215 ock this morn
ing, at the garage of Tigani Brothers, 400
and All French streets resulted In the
partial destruction of 10 automobiles,
which had been stored in the garage by
private owners. The building itself was
total wreck and the flames quickly con-
sumed the entire front portion of the build
ing. The fire is thought to have started
from q short circuit in one of the cars. First
there was an explosion and the blaze
followed
An alarm was turned in from box No
f3, at Fifth and French streets. to which
the district companies responded. The
Washington and Delaware fire companies
were the first to arrive ON the scene and,
finding the front of the building furnace
of flames. they at once directed their at
tention to the interior of the building,
in which the cars had been stored Flames,
however, had gained such headway that
two of the larger touring cars We're prac-
tically destroyed. The IL remaining cars
were scorched and otherwise damaged by
the intense heat.
The building at 400 and All French
street is owned by A. G. Kyle and is
a one-story wooden structure and damage
to both the cars and the building is covered
by insurance.
When the fire broke out James PARSE,
the night watchman, in the garage, was in
a taxicab He was so quickly overcome by
smoke that he groped his way out of the
building with difficulty. He reached the
yards of 406-S King street, where he was
still enveloped BY smoke. His cries arous-
ed the neighbors, including r. GiIpin
Massey of 4o4 King. Mr. Massey ran
downstairs, opened the gate of his yard to
let the man in and to help revive him. In
doing SO several dogs owned by Mr..
Massey, evidently choked by the smoke,
ran out the gate, and at noon today one. "a
valuable animal, was still missing
FIRE IN ENGRAVING PLANT.
Fire, caused by an overheated gas
stove, damaged the plant OF the Whining
ton Photo Engraving Co.'S plant, at
Third and Tatnell streets. to the extent
of $50, shortly before noon today. The
alarm was sent.in by Miss NJ. IL. MONT
gomerY, stenographer at the plant.
The district companies responded and
easily extineuishcd the blaze The fire
does not interfere with the company 5
business.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-11
NAMED FOR
ADJUTANT-GENERAL
Wilmington Man Appointed Head
of the Military Establishment
of the State of Delaware.

Colonel ]. Austin Ellison has been ap-
pointed 70 the post of Adjutant General Of
the state of Delaware, made vacant by
the recent resignation of |. Pusey Wicker
sham. who retired on account OF impaired
health. The appoin ment VIII become
effective at once, according to Governor
John G. Townsend, who made IL.
The new official has been closely con-
nected with the military organizations
of the state for more than half his ilfc-
time Of forty-one years, having en-
listed in the First Delaware Infantry on
June is, 1896, as a private in Company II,
and served as FIRST sergeant of the same
unit when 1t saw service on volunteer
basis during the Spanish American War.
He was commissioned as first lieutenant
of Infan ny June 6, 1907, and assigned 70
Company ID, First Delaware Infantry,
June IL, 1907, he was transferred from
Company ID to Company G, May y
1910: made captain of infantry. October,
3. 1910, and assigned 10 Company G,
First Delaware Infantry Mustered into
the federal service under the call of the
President, June Is. 1916, for service on
the Mex AN border, he served on guard
duty and was made captain of Company
c March 25, 1917.
Because Of his special know edge he
was summoned to Washington, June u,
1917, to devise a plan 10 conserve waste
materials at the various environments.
This he did efficiently. the system be IN
stsl ed being followed during the war.
He was promoted TO ieutenant-colonel
July "a. 1917, and assigned TO the 10th
field artillery, 2oth division, and later
to the 59th Pioneer Infantry, January Is,
1918 Afte having served one year IN
France he received his discharge July
8, 1919.
Colonel Ellison is chairman of the
Republican First District City Commit
tee. He LIVES at S03 Van Buren street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-11
IMPOSING PAn'ADE
OF SERVICE FORCES
Thousands Honor the Men ana
Women Who Helped to Win
the War.
FITTING EXERCISES
IN THE SCHOOLS
Days Program Will Conclude With
Reception and Ball at the
Auditorium.

To-day Wilmington Is paying tribute
to the hundreds oi thousands OF American
soldiers who played their part IN the
World War. and most especially 70 those
Thousands who lie in eternal sleep IN France
for the cause Of American and World
democracy.
Two wears ago, on November III, 1918,
when the armist,ce was signed, Whining
ton and other cities throughout the Allied
countries Joined in a celebration OF peace
which IN us gigantic proportions was
never before precedented IN history.
Plans of en- extensive nature Tor the
celebration of Armistice Day were ar
ranged and carried into effect as lar as
possible today.
The first element Of the city 10 pay trlb-
uic were the children Of the schools.
FITTING programs were arranged tor all
of the public and psrochial schools OF
Wilmington th,s morning. At Wilmington
High School the student body were address
Ell on patriotic subjects hy distinguished
speakers.
A parade of the veterans of three wars
fraiernal. patriotic, athletic and civic
bodies. CITY and county employees, the
tire and police departments, moeiiized
for the parade this afternoon.
IfNfitt~ NJ fnk NfbiitrsNs"'
For tonight general public celebration
has been arranged for the auditorium
Eleventh and Madison streets. at 5 o'clock
SECRETARY of State Everett G. johnson
and Dr. Walter Hullhen, president OF
Delaware College, Will be the speakers.
A ml4snry ball viii follow the speaking.
The parade starts from Front and
rsrnca streets early this afternoon. As
si.,sn, grand narshais who were appointed
hv Thomas W. Miller. grand marshal
were as follows: Former Sergeant Cecil
{. Vest. John J. Dugan former regimentai
-crgcnnt-major and commander OF Del
aware Post No. l.; Lewis W. Zebley'
formcr sergeant; Harry Cohee, formerly
# United States Navy; former Color
Sergeant Willism J. Mckinney and Lieu-
,~nant Frank G. Hughes.
MEN IN THREE WARS.
In todays parade the Security Trust
and Safe Deposit Co. was represented by
veterans of three wars, as follows:
Continued on page
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-11
THIS NEGRO DAZED.
Earl Walker, Accused of Striking His
Mother, But Didn't Know It,

Earl Walker, colored, charged with
assault and battery on bis mother, Pres
ella Webb, and with interfering with an
officer WAS fined $40 and costs IN each
case by Judge Finger in Municlpal Court
officer Sullivan at his home 9 King street
on compliant Of his mother that he struck
her. Walker admitted he had been drink
ing and said he did not know anything
about the attack until be woke up in the
police station this morning and asked
the turnkey why be was arrested.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-11
NAVY HEROES AWARDED
CROSSES AND MEDALS
Nearly 1000 Get Recognition for
Distinguished Services Dur
ing World War.
nv Associated Press 70 Every Evening

Washington, Nov 1.-THE second
anniversary Of the signing Of the arrnistice
was celehrnted in the navy and marine
corps today by the distribution Of nearly
1000 medals and letters Of commentator
for particularly valorous or distinguished
performance Of duty during the world war.
The action marked the final phase Of the
controversy over naval decorations that
resulted in a Congressional investigation.
Rear Admiral w s. Sims had refused 10
accept the distinguished service medal
intended for him on the ground that in
Justice had marked the manner of dis
triFuitinr the navy's recognition of dis
ting,Iished war time service
: Publication today Of the list OF awards
as finally approved by the secretary shows
the original lisf to ie unchanged 50 far rs
deIefions orc concerned. Rear Admiral
Sims name again appeared on the list
as having been awarded ID. s. NJ, but
IL was said At the Navy Department that
the medal had not been forwarded the
Admiral Sims.
The list of award. as finally approved
showed q considerable increase over the
list published before the congressional
investigation.
A recapitulation shows the following
new awards for the navy over those msde
public last winter:
Distinguished service medals, 3; Navy
crosses, enlisted men, $50; officers, l6i;
letters Of comnendation, officers So;
enlisted men, 35. In the Marine corps
new awards were mads as follows:
Distinguished service medals, officers
2. navy crosses, officers, 81. enlisted men,
"a
In addition TO the medals and letters
awarded the officers and men of the navy
and marine corps, special certificates Of
appreciation were sent by the Navy Da~
parfrnenf today 70 26i officers who served
in the naval overseas transportation ser
vice during the war.
Eleven congressional medals Of honor
we're awarded, seven TO officers and four
70 enlisted men This was six more than
contained in the original report Of the
board.
The officers 70 whom medals OF honor
were awarded were: Lieutenant Com
nanders James j. Madison. reserve force.
and Alexander q. Lyle, medical corps;
Lieutenants Edouard v. 81. Isaacs and
Orlando RI Petty. medical corps; Ensigns
Daniel A. j. Sullivan and Charles II.
Hannann, both Of the reserve force, and
Lieutenant Ralph Talbot, medical corps,
deceased
Enlisted men 70 whom the medal of
honor was awarded were: Pharmacist $
Mate John Henry Balch; Hospital At
tsndant David E.0hraim Hayden Gunner $
Mate Osmond Kelley Ingram, deceased,
and Gunnery Sergeant Robert G. Robin
son.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-11
THOMAS EXECUTION is
POSTPONED TO Nov. 25
Time Extended for Two Weeks
by Governor Townsend for
Further Investigation.

The execution Of Ernest Thomas, the
Negro who was TO have been hanged at
the w0rkhouse tomorrow for assauihng
a srlvrua woman, will not take place st
that time.
Governor Townsend. who two weeks
ago postponed the hanging for two weeks,
in order 90 give time TO inquire into the
mental condition of the prisoner, today,
granted another extension Of two weeks,
which viii expire on November &c.
Announcement To this effect was ma de
today bv Governor Townsend, who was
IN Wilmington. tie said he had decided, on
the strength of the ahenists report, to
grant another respite Of two weeks for
The condemned man, and IN the mean
time further investigation will be made
Following is tho text Of the report OF the
aienlsts who examined Thomas, and
which was submitted by them 10 the work
house trustees and by the trustees TO
the governor:
MENTAL DERELiCT.
AS result Of repeated physical and
mental examination OF Erne II Thomas and
personal interrogation of those who work.
ed aud lived with him at kennett Square
Pa, we have come to the following con-
clsIsons.
Il. That Ernest Thomas is morally
and mentally defective.
80. That while he knows the difference
between right and wrong, because of the
oeiectivity cited, be was not only unable
to appreciate the enormity of his wrong
doing, but was incapable of exercising the
restraint upon his action which would
have been exhibited by normal individual
Theodore H. Weisenburg, Talesian
n. Davies, Robert w. Tomlinson."
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-11
BRANDYWINE LIBRARY
To REOPEN NOV. 10
City Council Increases Appro-
priation to Enable This
to be Done.

The Brandywine branch of the City
Library, which is located on Vandever
avenue just east of Market rect, wall
be reopened next Monday and will con-
tinue open from that time on, as formerly
Because of insufficient funds, this
branch was closed on November /. Resi- :
dents Of that part of the city protested
and the library managers were asked to
try to find way to reopen it.
Last night delegation OF library man
ayers conferred with the finance com
mittee Of City Council, which, after
thoroughly going over the matter, agreed
to increase the library appropriation
sufficiently to permit of the reopening
of the Brandywine branch. and
November I5-next Monday was fixed as
the date for it to resume business.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-11
F. DEL CAMPO KILLED.
He Was Run Over Today by a
Truck at the Plant of the Della
ware Pulp Mills.

Frank Del Campo, aged 10 years, living
on Fifth avenue, working in yard gang st
the plantof the Delaware pulp mills, at the
foot of Madison street, was run over by a
truck driven by Herbert Robinson, 233l2
Liberty street, this morning, and killed.
Del Campo is said to have attempted to
jump aboard the moving truck and was
thrown beneath it, the VIII els passing over
his head. The body was removed to the
Delaware Hospital, where he was pro-
nounced dead, following which the body
was removed to the morgue IN the police
patrol car.
As the death is believed to have been
due to an accident, the police took no
action. Action in the case will be decided
by the coIoners jury, which viii hold an
inquest.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-11
VICTORY MEDALS.
To be Distributed 10 Navy men Here
Tomorrow.

Navy Victory med is will be issued at
IN. local Navy recruiting station Ninth
and Market streets tomorrow, from a. m
10 evening, TO I'll Navy men who have
secn war service IN the recent Great War,
except Naval Reserves who vii receive
Naval District.
Ll.u,onAnt Commander Gulbranson
and Chief Yeoman Schnauffer. from the
Nayv recruiting station Philadelphia
xill issue the medals 70 all who show their
discharges.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-11
HARDING SPEAKS At
BRO WNSV|[LE TODAY
Special Trains Garry Crowds From
Several Cities Along Mexi-
can Border.
BY Associated Pres. to Every Evening


Brownsville, Texas, Nov. I1.-lnter-
rupting his vacation at Point Isabel
PTesident-elect Harding will make an
Armistice Day speech here late today
before Americans and Mexicans from
the lower Rio Grande Valley.
MIR. Harding is expected to take cog
nizance of the presence of Mexicans IN
his audience and deliver from this border
city an informal message OF assurance and
good fellowship to the republic to the
south. He will speak from a stand on the
parade ground at Fort Brown. An escort
Of cavalry will accompany him in his
movements through the city
Special trains will bring crowda from
several cities along the international
boundary Leaving Point Isabel by motor
in the morning Mr.. Harding will play
game OF golf and have luncheoni at the
country club here before his address.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-11
ADR|AT|C PROBLEM
REPORTED SETTLED
Jugo- Slavs Said to Have Agreed
to Practically All Claims
of Italy.
By Associated Press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Santa AIargherita, Italy. November IL
1T is reported that Anton Trumbiteh.
head of the Jugo-Slay delegates who have
been conferring here with representatives
of the Italian government for settlement
of the Adriatic problem, has accept ID
all the Italian claims. Certain mem
bers of the Jugo-S av de egation stated
this afternoon tina an agreement had
virtually been concluded.
In what was considered an ultimatum
sent to the Jugo-Slav delegation here re-
garding the pending negotiations between
Italy and Jugo-Slavia over the Adriatic
question. Count Sforza, the Italian for
eign minister. as head of the Italian dele
CATION, laid down ltaly's definite minimum
claims
Washington, Nov. 1.-THE State De-
partment and Italian Embassy have
not yet received confirmation of the Santa
Margherita report that the Adriatic ques-
tion has been settled by the Jugo-Slav
delegation ACCEPTING the main. points set
forth by Italy as her minimum terms.
The Italian terms as understood here
do not conform TO the proposed settle
ment of the Adriatic question, as approved
by President Wilson and the British and
French Premiers, but in his last not deal
ing with the subject Mr. Wilson stated
he would approve any settlement mu-
tually agreed upon by the two govern
ments which was not reached at the
expense of a third nation (Albania)
Consequently, if an agreement is
reached at the Santa N1argherita con-
feren e between tn Italian and Jugo-
Slay delegations which does not in
fringe on the sovereignty of Albania
or any other nation, it viii be accepted
by the United States and the Allies.
The President from the outset has con-
tended that the Jugo-Slav nation must
have access to the Adriatic Sea via the
standard gauge railroad which serves the
Port of tiume. The Italians, apparently,
are willing that Fiume be made an indie
pendent State provided il has territorial
contact with Italy Shd provided that il is
not placed under the tutelaSe of the
League of Nations. President Wilson
objected to the proposed Italian "cor-
ridor' along the Adriatic shore connect
ing Fnime with Italian territory further
north. but il this is satisfactory to Jugo
>lavia as part Of final settlement II will
meet his approval.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-11
Amuseuen tn ronlSht.

playhouse- kocks Revue 90 100,
Garricx-N audeNlllr
Qiueen-" Body and soul
Majestic NAdAtn \
Rlalto-".fhc N'lrl In the RAIN
strand-"pld Wives Tor NeN
Savoy Darling Mine.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-11

$25 worth Of records free Alfred Piano
Co., 30 West Ninth street. t.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-11

Storm Doors. Storm Sash, Porch In.
closures. Tindall 4 Son, Ola Tatnall
II, cct. ADV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-11

School children need Clover Dairy
S.fe Milk. Phone 1540.--Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-11

Spend money wlseiy. Buy Clover DAirs
Safe Muk. Phone $40 Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-11
Weather Forecast

BY AsscciAfcu Press ~ kvers kv~alsS
Washington. Nov. f0rcyast for Dr.a
lnsettled weather with probably r1tn
tonight and Friday morning folioNsd ~
clear and colder Friday. incrcasins cast
winds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-11
Elgin Wrist Watches.

Collins and Meyer l0l West Eighth
stIeet. ADV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-11
Wilmington HONORS HEROES
OF THE WORLD WAR ON THIS
ARMISTICE DAY ANNIVERSARY

civ Pauses IN Its Business Activities in Order to Show the
Universal Qualification Over the Sacrifices Made by the
Young Men Of America Who Fought for Liberty and
Democracy.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1920-01-04
IS QUITE EAsT TO
TEST CARDuRETOR
Minor Troubles Diagnosed by
Driver Anticipate More Ex-
pensive Ones--H How to Judge
Right Gas Mixture.

Many of the minor troubles that az
feet an automobile can be diagnosed
and remedied by little thought on the
part Of the motorist, saving q trip to
the repair shop and often considerable
expense This does not mean the re-
pair man charges a big price for a
little job. but on the contrary many
repair men charge a small price when
the work done does not show in the
results according to Russell Ash, sales
manager of the Boise Overland COM
pany, local WHY'S Overland distribu-
tor.
Take, for instance, the matter Of
finding trouble in the fuel supply"
says Mr.. Ash. "A driver takes his car
to a garage and the mechanic has TO
hunt for the trouble. He has to spend
some time in observing the action Of
the engine under different conditions
and also has to do little experiment.
ing sometimes to find out Just what is
necessary. before he goes to work to
remedy the trouble.
"Ali this can often be done by the
driver Of the car, and with little ex-
ercise of the reasoning power that
| everyone has but few use, much of the
trouble could be corrected by the
| driver saving time as well as fire.
quently saving money. for what ap-
pears to be small job and in reality
| is large one.
ToUCHY ON CARBUREToR
"This matter of carburetors has been
long a touchy point with automobile
owners and drivers, and, according to
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1920-01-04
Touring Board Says Highways
win Skirt Both Coasts and
Two Other Routes be Ready
Tor Winter Exodus.

Before the end Of the coming year
and In time for next winters southerly
motor exodus. the American Automo-
bile association touring board predicts
there will be travelable north and south
trunk roads extending from st. John.
N. b., To Miami. Fla, and from Vic
tcria, B. C.. to San Diego, the two par
allel routes skirting the eastern and
western coasts of the nation. Beside
these two coast highways, at least two
longitudinal routes will be available
from the dominion of Canada to the
winter resorts of the south.
Experience Of the last summer when
motor cars bearing license plates from,
every state in the union passed through
on transcontinental tours have laid a
fresh emphasis on the Importance OF
these connecting links.
x The most recent information on the
Atlantic highway comes from New
Brunswick, where Minister OF Public
Works veniot in ST. John at the an
nual meeting Of the provincial auto
mobile association assured these pres
ent that the St. John St. Stephen road
soon would receive substantial atten-
ton as result OF applying federal
funds appropriated by the dominion OF
Canada some months ago having vot-
ed $40, 00O, 900 in road aid to the PROV
inces.
ATLANTIC ROUTE o. x.
Maine Is now at work. thanks to the
aner0ies of the Maine Automobile as
sociation. on the Portland Calais thor
ourhfare. reaching to the st. Croix, riv-
or. which separates the two countries
Both the New Brunswick and Maine