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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
VIRGINIA DEMOCRATIC
BY $4,000 PLURALITY
Party Elected Entire Ticket in
Old Dominion State
Yesterday.

Richmond. Va, Nov "a plurality
OF at least 10000 was estimated by
the Times Dispatch early today az the
margin Of victory for State Senator
+, Leo Trinkle, Democratic candidate
for governor OF Virginia. in yesterdays
election. a total vote of $4,000 for
Trinkle and $4,000 for Henry NJ. An
derson, his Republican opponent, was
estimated on the basis returns from
all OF the principal cities and returns
from rural sections
Although some Democratic gains
We're indicated in the ninth district,
normally Republican, from incomplete
returns il appeared that Anderson had
carried Il by between $500 and 1900
The rest OF the Democratic State
ticket, late returns compiled by the
Tlmes-Despatch indicated, was swept
into office along with Tiinkie. while IT.
Murray Hooker was elected to Con-
gress from the first district. 10 sue
eeed Rorer A. James. decea sed, by
an estimated Democratic majority II
1000 over Thomas T. Felts, Republi-
can.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
DEMOCRATS GAIN 22 SEATS
IN NEW YORK ASSEMBLY

Albany, y. Y. Nov. 9.--The Demo-
Gratis gained - ssats in the New YORK
assembly yesterday when they elected
so members. Returns from all but four
Of the $50 assembly districts. however
show that the Republicans viii con-
tinue 10 have working majority.
having carried 80 districts.
Republicans elected y of their
mayoralty candidates and the Demo-
Gratis 10 IL municipal elections in the
state yesterday excluding New York
City.
Four Republican strongholds. Aba
ny, Syracuse. Yonkers and Oneonta
Were carried by the Democrats.
The present Republican mayor in
Buffalo. George 5. Buck, was defeated
for reelection By another Republican
candidate. Frank y. Schwab. who ran
on a platform declaring for an amend
ment to the Nolstead act to permit
the sale CO light wines and beer.
Lackawanna, the only city in the
state having a Socialist mayor. will
inaugurate a Democratic mayor on
January I.
After - years of uninterrupted
control the Republican administra-
lions in Albany city and county were
defeated.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
HAYS CALLS ON NAVY
TO END MAIL H0LDUPS
1000 Marines. Armed With
Shotguns, Go on Guard
Duty at Once.
~ Associated Press to Every Evening.

~ Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Washington, Nov. with decla-
ration OF ''open warfare by the Post
Office Department on the bandits re-
sponsible for the startling seraes OF
mail robberies. 1000 United States Ma
rines were proceeding TO duty today
as guards Of mail trains and trucks
and at postoffices in Is cities. They
will be armed with pistols and sawed
off shotguns and are under orders FROM
Major General LeJeune. commandment
Of the Marine Corps. 80 shoot to XIII
II necessary to prevent looting OF the
mails. BY tonight. General LeJeune
said, practically oil trains in the coun-
try carrying valuable nails will be
under guard.
Announcement that he had arranged
for the services OF the marines with
the secretary of the navy was made
by Postmaster General Hays late yes
terday, after the matter had been
discussed at the cabinet meeting and
President Harding was said to have
expressed approval Of Mr.. Hays plans.
The marines, later it was said, are
10 be replaced by a special fore, re-
cruited for the postal service.
Mr.. Hays alse announced investiga-
ton of the New York robbery had re-
suited in suspension from the service
of three high rostoffice officials there
ON The ground that the robbery should
have been and could have been pre-
vented"
The investigation will be continued.
he added. 70 determine definitely
whether or not there are others guilty
of definite derellction Of duty.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
.FOCH GETS A ROUS|NC
WELCOME AT CLEVELAND
reception, Parade, Degree,
Luncheon, Addresses and
Dinner. Part of Program.

t'y Associated Iress 10 Every Evening.
Cleveland. Nov. e.-Refreshed after
day Of unbroken rest, Marshal Focl
today became the official CUES, Of the
state OF Ohio, tho Ohio Department of
the American Legion and the City OF
cleveland. His visit at the home OF
parmely Herrick. son OF Afyron =.
lierricS. American ambassador TO
France, was more personal visit on
account of the friendship between the
French marshal and the American
ambassador, than ii was To .he state
end city.
The welcome accorded the allied
commander by Clevelanders rivalled
the most cordial extended by other
cities.
The days reception began with an
official call by Governor Harry L.
Davis. Charles J.. Dariir -ton. Ohio
American Legion commander. and city
dignitaries on Marshal Foch al tho
Herrick residence at Gates Hill. Is
miles in the country. They accom-
panied him 10 the city. where from
Western Reserve University. the party
headed a parade down Euclid avenue
through the business section. betwe ;
throngs of people. troop OF national
guard cavalry acted as escort. Tens
OF thousands Of school children, each
with French and American fla. 5
formed lane through which the mar
shll rode in an automobile.
During the day, Marshal Foch was
received at the local American Legion
headquarters and at noon addressed
a civic meeting in a theatre. Governor
Davis and former Secretary of War
Newton G.. Baker also were scheduled
speakers.
Following a luncheon given by the
Chamber OF Commerce Marshal Foth
was the recipient Of an honorary
degree. doctor Of laws. from Western
Reserve University.
A banquet tonight in which Marshal
Foch, Mr.. Darlington. Colonel Francis
Drake former Commander OF the
American Legion in France, and State
Supreme Court Justice Benson w.
Hough. a colonel in the Rainbow Di-
vision, will speak, will conclude Cleve-
lands reception TO the victorious COM
mander of the allied armies.
Marshal Fooh will leave late tonight
for Pittsburg.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
HEAR KOzLOWSKI
CASE TOMORROW
Question OF Constitutional
Rights TO be Argued Before
Judge Morris in U. S. Court.

The SECOND Caee in recent years 10
le appealed from the decision % q
Municipal Court % tho Federal Dis
irlrf court was yesterday set for q
hearing ~ ~ O'Clock tomorrow by
1pdse ilugh 81 Morris. after tba
state court had refused 20 consider IL
The matter comes up on the appl-
,etion ~ Robert Adair. counsel FOR
3 lctor koslowssi. ON an application
for writ u habefss corpus. 20 effect
be release frVm the custody o. CHEZ
~ Police George Black.
Tho point So be- determined Is that
raised by Lawyer Adair. whether the
result ~ the sentences imposed IN tie
funlcipnl Court on his client DO not
RING about a state of things which
violates his clients constitutional
rights
lie IL under non-support order.
required g. pay s2o weekly 70 ms
wife. and Is in arrears ID the amount
VI sac. II committed to the workhogse,
t'f earnings would average in the
uslghborhood ~ 81 per week. and his
arrears would constantly roll up az
Il. rate of Sl5 per week. counsel con-
tends. and he has no other resources.
The point made by Assistant CITY
Solicitor y. Warren Green. that IA.
case was not within the jurisdiction
- the Federal Court was not con-
surred 30 by the court. who appointed
the hearing as above stated
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
ALMOST A LANDSLIDE.
KENTUCKY REPORTS
Democrats Claim to Have Re-
gained Control OF Both
Houses of Legislature.
nv Associatod prepa A. peerv Fvontno

By Associated press 70 Every Evening
Louisville, KY. Nov. 9.--What
amounted almost to landslide IN
many parts Of Kentucky today had
ca. ricd the state Legislature. for two
years Republican. back into control
Of the Democratic party.
The Democratic today had dennite
assurance that >ey had So Of the
100 seats In tho lower house and had
81 ed half Of the 80 members Of tho
state Senate.
Tho Republicans had 90 seats Ger
tain with nine districts not heard from.
Two senatorial districts stiil were
doubtful and with ono Of these the
Democrats would have a majority Of
two in that branch Of the Legislature
II now being conceded TO the Repub-
licans
Virtually the only place where the
the Republicans held their own vas
in the city OF Louisville where Judge
Huston Qnln, Of the Kentucky Court
Of Appeals, was elected mayor by a
majority of G,20O.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
LAW REACHES OUT
AF TER ELOPERS To
Bring THEM BACK
Warrant Issued for Arrest OF
Totten on Charge of Deser-
tion and Non-Support.
FATHER ALSO ON WARPATH

Dover. Nov. Developments. yce-
terday. in the elopement Of Roger l.
Totten former statistician OF state
Board Of Education and Mis- Margaret
Hill, n Sussex school teacher, resulted
In warrant being sworn out on the
part OF the state for Tottcn, on two
charges-d desertlon and non-support Of
his wife, Mrs Ruth Totron OF this
town. This action win enable the
state to trace Totten and his affinity
and bring them back 10 Delaware 10
face charges lodged against him.
Further disclosures Of The letter
Totten wrote his wife, which she re-
oeiyed Saturday evening. completely
vindicates her of any blame for his
actions and apparently puts him Who'll
ly at fault. He declares he had come
to realization OF the fact that he
was not good enough for her; that he
was not worthy OF her. and that he
Hoped she would soon forget him.
Then apparently 10 add insult to in
jury. the letter was signed both by
Totten and Miss lIill
Mrs Totten has not yet signified an
Intention of !nstltuting divorce pro-
eeedings against her husband. not
Continued on page 6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
PH|LA. G. D. P. MACHINE
HAS 216.OOO PLURALITY
Voters League Overwhelmed
by Organization, Which
Elects Entire Ticket.
ny Associated Press 70 Every Evening.

by Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Philadelphia, Nov. 9.-Complete
figures showed no upscts IN tho elec-
ton yesterday Of tho entire Repubn-
can organization ticket in philadel-
phia. The majorities for the county
officers ranged from POI 900 to 2ls. 900
The entire Republican State for city
magistrates went through and the
six candidates on the Democratic tick
ct were also elected over the candi-
dates placed in the field by the Voters
League. Under the law no elector can
vote for more than IL candidates for
the IL places. thus giving the minority
representation in six places.
Justice William T. schafrer, Repnb-
lican, for supreme court, had a plu-
rality OF 15i.s03 over Judge Eugene @.
Bonniweli, Democrat. The total vote
for this office in Philadelphia was:
Schaffer, FL. .651; Bonniwe.l. 5e.s4s.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
DEMOCRAT WIN THE
LEADING CONTESTS
At POLLS YESTERDAY
Regain Control Of Kentucky
and Maryland Legislatures
and Make Gains in Jersey.
ELECTED VA. GOVERNOR
Pick Mayor and Fill Every Office
in Five Counties Of Greater
New York.
OHIO VOTES FOR BONUS
BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening.

BY Associated Press % Every Evening.
New York, Nov. 9.--One State
Kentucky--h0s passed from Republl-
can 10 Democratic control as result
of yesterdays elections. As shown In
returns available here this morning
in Maryland, where the entire low
er house Of the Legislature. was elect
Cd Democrats controlling both houses.
IN Kentucky, the Democrats regain
cd control Of the state Legislature,
lost 70 Republicans two years ago. and
claimed - out of 100 members of the
lower house, and 10 out of 30 seats in
the Senate. Returns for two Sena-
torial districts, were incomplete this
morning. Mrs. Flanery. of C-tletts-
burg had apparently won the honor
of being Tic first oman to be elected
TO the Kentucky Legislature
New Jersey Republicans claimed 70
have elected 4i ass. .blyrnen out OF
total Of so seats contested, and ss-
serted the party lineup in the Senate
would stand as Il did last year--i5
Republicans and six Democrats. The
wet ard dry" isgCe played q proni-
nent role in that state. the RepubIi-
cans standing for strict enforcement
Of the State prohibition act, while the
( Democrats favored its modification or
repeal
Only one governorship hinged in
yesterdays baIloting, Virginia elect
ing state Senator r. Lee TrinRle.
Democrat. by a large majority over
Henry w. Anderson, Republican.
The voters Of Ohio apparently were
heavily in favor of the soldiers bonus
proposal, announcement being made
/ by Secretary Of states Smith that. in
his opinion, It would be carried by
5000 900. The bonus proposal would
call for ar amendment to the state
constitution which would authorize
( the issuance Of state bonds up Is
/ s25 900 900 out Of which Ohio veterans
Of the great war would be paid $40.
for each month in the service tho
( total payments TO any man not ex-
4 ceeding $3.50.
The city Of Cleveland adopted TIE
city manager form Of government 70
/ become effective January I, 1924
\ Fatal election riots occurred in
/ Kentucky. the centers Of disturbances
teing in Breathitt and EstlI counties
ard in the city Of Louisville. Ten per-
SOILS are reported to have been killed
and nearly a score wounded.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
G. 0. p. WINS IN NEW JERSEY
Claim to Have Firm Control Of
Both Houses; Dry Chiefs
Beaten.

by Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Trenton. n. j.. Nov. p.-Mrs. Jennie
g. Van Ness, Republican, assembly
woman, author OF the stringent state
prohibition enfor. sment law, was de-
feated yesterday for recollection in the
New Jersey state elections.
The Democrats, making thir cam
pnign on an issue Of repeating or
modifying the Van Ness act. gained
i5 seats in the state assembly and
one in the State. These gains, how
ever. were FAR from sufficient 10 change
the heavily Republican complexion Of
the two houses. The Republicans
standing for a strict law enforcement,
have n working majority Of 20 in the
lower house and II In the Senate.
The proposed ff4.000.000 bond issue
for development Of penal. correctional
and charitable institutions was de-
featod.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
.HYLAN HAS 4l7,986
PLURALITY IN \. Y.
Democratic Candidates Win
Every Contest Despite
Opposition.
By Associated Press 70 Every Evening.

by Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
New York, Nov. 9.--Democratic can
dsdates. headed by Mayor John r.
Hylan, made a. clean sweep OF the
principal city and county offices III
yesterdays municipal election, the
mayor receiving the unprecedented
plurality OF All 1885
The complete vote in the ciry's
2.079 election districts was: Hylan,
T54.s74 Henry H. Curran, Republican.
running on coalition ticket. 1885,
ssS. and Jacob Panken. Socialist.
ss.2Os.
Mayor Hylan got the largest vote
ever received by a Democratic candi-
date here. The Democratic sweep al
50 carried Mayor Hyian's colleagues
on the Democratic ticket with him to
victory.
Comptroller over Senator Charles C.
Lockwood by an estimated plurality Of
100000.
Dock Commissioner Murray Hubert
was elected over Vincent GIlroy. the
young Democrat who ran on the
coalition ticket, by an estimated plu-
rality Of 253.000.
The smashing Democratic triumph
carried with it every one OF their can
didates in the five counties of the city
The only hope the Republicans had at
all was that possibly District Attorney
Harry +. Lewis might be able 10
squeeze in as supreme Court Justice
ia the second district. through the aid
ard suffolk counties
The hope Of the coalitiOnisls that
the Democratic women would break
away from their husbands and vote for
Henry II. Curran in response TO his
denunciation Of the Hylan Rdministra-
tons treatment Of the schools and
policies in other matters pertaining to
the home was not realized
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
DEMOCRATS CARRY ALBANY.
Elect FIRST Democratic Mayor in %
Years.

Albany, Nov. civilian s. HACK
cit, Democrat. was elected Mayor Of
Albany yesterday. He win be the first
Democrat to head the city administra-
ton in twenty-five years. His victory
IS a rebuke to William Barnes, who's
organization has had complete control
Of Albany scounty since 1899. IN tn,
county the normal Republican MAORI
y Of 10000. it IS expected. win be cut
to 5000.
Every city in Albany county is now
Democratic. The Democrats carried
Cohocs by 900 and Watervllet by $50.
The Democrats claim the city Of Al
Dany By 1000, ard say they VIII elect
their entire county and city ticket.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
SYRACUSE GOES DEMOCRATIC.
Party Wins Mayor After 22 Years
Republican Rule.

s Syracuse, Nov. 9.--John III. Wal
rath, Democrat. was elected Mayor of
Syracuse yesterday by between G.000
and 1000 plurality. He is the first
Democratic Mayor in twenty years.
In defeating Deforest Settle, Repub-
lican, Walrath overturned a normal
Republican plurality in this city Of
about 5000. lie made his campaign
on public utility matters. principally
street car. gas and telephone rates.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
Many at Garrett settlement.

According to the report Of the board
Of directors. the attendance at the
Thomas Garrett Settlement during
October was .4S3; the Afternoon. play
ground attendance, S35; kindergarten.
246: and that Of the six cooking
classes, 1,7T0. 4 night school, with
classes on Thursday and Friday
nights, will open this week. A boys
history club and girls dramatic club
meet on Thursday nights.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
BURKE PLEADS NOT GUILTY.
He Is Accused OF Shooting His Wife,
Myrtle, in Market Street Store.

In the Court of General Sessions to-
day, James j. Burke, charged with
assault with intent to commit murder
upon Myrtle Burke, his wife. on Octo-
Der u. first pleaded guilty, then with
drew the plea and pleaded not guilty
Burke spoke in a whisper.
J. Frank Ball represented the de-
fendant
Burke Is accused OF shooting his
wife. after accosting her in a Market
street store, where she was employed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
WOLFE AND M'KINNEY
PLEAD NOT GUILTY
Men Acused of Robbing Philip
McRea of Over $4,000 to
Stand Trial.

Francis Mckinney and Eddie r.
Wolfe. charged with holding up Philip
Mcitea. paymaster OF the Delaware
ulp Mills on October 20, and robbing
him of about $4,000. were arraigned
in Court OF General Sessions today
and pleaded not guilty.
J. Frank Ball represents Mckinney
and James Salisbury represents
Wolfe. Mckinney replied mot gull
~" in a loud voice. while Wolfe re-
piled IN tone a little above whis-
per.
AIR. BAH said the case would be
ready for trial early next week.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
DEMOCRATS CARRY KENT.

Chestertown, Md, Nov. 9.-Kent
county was carried by the Democratic
PARTY in yesterdays election. The fol-
lowing officers We're elected: Clerk OF
the Circuit Court. Robert Ayers; reg
lister of wills. Daniel j. Caldwell; !;
county treasurer, Leonard Wilson;
sheriff, ]. Thomas Hadaway; county
commissioner, Jester H. Usilton. Ellis
worth Bowers and G. l.. Miller were
elected delegates TO the Legislature.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
ULSTERlTES BACK CRAIG.
Cabinet Approves Premier's S
Firm Attitude" in Irish
Peace Conference.

sy Associated Press TO Every Evening.
London. Nov 9--The Ulster cabinet
representatives here unanimously ap-
proved today THE firm attitude
which Sir James Craig. the Ulster
premier has maintained in the inter-
est OF Ulster in his conferences with
Prime Minister Lloyd George over
the question OF Irish settlement.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09

TOWERS LEADS IN CAROLINE.

Denton, Md. Nov. 9.--with a heavy
vote and the most exciting election
known here in years. Lawrence h.
Towers, Republican nominee for SEN
ate, is running ahead of DR.. NJ. Bates
Stephens, his Democratic opponent.
Returns from several precincts give
Towers s75. Stephens 574. Gordy was
running well, returns giving him 760,
against $50 for Metzerott
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
WHO WILL CONTRIBUTE
TO A CHICKEN DINNER
FOR EX.SOLDlERSi

The Womcn's Auxiliary of tho
American Legion are planning
TO give the ex-soldicrs who are
III NJ Hope Farm. a real chicken
dinner on Friday, Armlstice
Day. Contributions will bc re-
ccived at the Armory tomorrow,
on those desiring to help may
telephone so7 or 5ee5 J--at once.
Who VIII hesitate TO contrib
ute to such cause as this?
surely no ono can refuse.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
DEMOCRATS CARRY SCRANTON.

Scranton, Pa, Nov. g. John Dur
kan, Democrat, was elected mayor OF
Scranton IN Yesterdays election by a
plurality Of about 800 over Conner
Davis. The election was one Of the
most exciting held here in years.
James Reap. Democrat. Was elected
sheriff Of Lackawanna county. over
Glenn Marsh. Republican. by about
600 majority.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
FLORENCE THOMAS TO
SERVE TWO YEARS
She Pleaded Guilty. in Court To-
day, to Shooting Paul
Thomas.

Florence Thomas. a former actress.
who shot Paul Thomas. In a house at
sixth and Jefferson streets. about
two months ago. was sentenced 10 two
years imprisonment and fined $500
ana costs after pleading guilty 20 a
charge % assault. by Judge Rice in
Court Of General Sessions today.
The girl. % years old. became hys-
ierical and had 20 be taken from the
court room, while Judge Rice was i'm
posing sentence. The girl and Them
as were not married or related TO each
other.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
WILSON VOTES By PROXY.
Ballot Cast for Ex-President az
Princeton in State Election.

Princeton. y. J.. Nov. 9.--Woodrow
Wilson's ballot in the State election
was cast for him here yesterday by
Holmes B. la Rue. Chairman OF the
Mercer County Board OF Elections, un-
der the law permitting voting by alb
sent citizens.
Although ne has not lived here sincs
his first election 60 the Presidency in
1912, Princeton has continued TO be
Mr.. Wilson's legal residence. and. until
ais illness in 1913, ne returned every
year to vote.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
INDICTED BY GRAND JURY.

The grand jury returned true bills
as follows yesterday afternoon.
Alfred b. Moore cmbezzlement by
bailcc.
Frank Jones, breeking and entering
with intent 70 commit larceny.
Louis Joyer, on AEfher, embezzle-
ment by bailec.
John conghlin, larceny
David Snadcr. trespass.
William Blackston, assault with in-
tent 10 commit murder.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
Doctor Chosen coatesrllIe Mayor.

Coatesville, Pa, Nov. 9-Early re-
turns give Or. Arthemus Carmichael
a TO lead over /. B. Kirk for Mayor
Of this city. The two candidates were
running as Independents, stickers be-
ing used as the Republican and Demo-
cratic nominee. J.. X Handwork, died
shol tly after the primary.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
orders Property Sold.

Chancellor Josiah O. Wolcott. in the
Court Of Chancery, today granted an
order authorizing Charles G. Keedy
receiver, 10 sell the personal properly
and estate, except cash or credits and
book accounts, Of the
Sterling Electric Co.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
Amusements Tonight.

GarriCk-N Vaudeville and Pictures.
Aldine--EBudeville and Pictures.
Queen Rip Van Wrinkle.
Majestic" "Oversthe Wire "
Parkway Tradition.
savoy Do"
Auditorium Dancing.
Strand The Passionate Pilgrim. "
Park" Her Sturdy Oak.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-09
May Appoint stenographer.

TIE County Board OF Assessment
tomorrow o. Saturday win proba his
appo NJ successor e. Mira. Mary
|rnsvfrons stcnograpner, who re-
Gently resigned.