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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
TO ATTEND ROAD MEETING.
County and State Engineers Going to
Washington Next Week.

Details OF the vast road building
program OF the United States 10 be
conducted during the next is to 20
years will be placed before the con-
ference of the Highway Education
Board. which meets in Washington,
October 26 TO % inclusive. State
Highway Engineer c. Douglass Buck
and l. Paul Jones. secretary of the
State Highway Commission, will at
tend the conference.
County Engineer Charles e. Grubb
Will also attend the conference If his
duties are such that he can leave for
the two days.
Officials OF the Bureau OF Public
Roads. Department OF Agriculture
place the aggregate cost of this Fed
eral Aid program alone at $4,000. .000,-
600, or an average cost of $4,000 a
mile. About one-third OF the pro-
posed system or $4,000 miles OF inn
proved highways are either built or
under construction.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
Card Party For Hospital, Fund.

The members OF the Delaware d.
vision. International Sunshine Society.
will give a card party this evening at
Sunshine Hall. 1909 Delaware avenue,
the proceeds of which will be given 10
the Homeopathic Hospital campaign.
The affair is being given in memory
of the late DR.. Florence Seward, who
was on the staff of the Homeopathic
Hospital. and at one time was presi-
dent of a sunshine branch. and also
was treasurer Of the Delaware Di-
vision. Tickets may be purchased at
the door.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
Colonel and Mrs. White Visitors.

Colonel Harry Kidder White. u. S.
NJ. c.. and Mrs. White, are visitors at
the home Of Col, and Mrs. Earl /.
Brown. 900 Broome street. Col. and
Mrs. White have just returned from
the Orient, where they visited with
Secretary DENLY on the U. S. S.
Henderson" Colonel White is a men,
Der OF the class OF 81. u. S. Naval
Academy. He went To Japan on the IN
vitation Of an old class mate. Admiral
Baron Urin, to attend the class re-
union in Toxic on July 4. Mrs. White
is q sister of Mrs. Brown
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
St Andrews Mems Club,

The Mems Club OF st. Andrews
Church will have its first dinner of
the fall season tomorrow evening at
e.3o-not o'clock, as erroniously
stated heretofore--in the Parish
House. Rector Trapnell will be the
guest of honor. An effort is being made
to have every member present, as the
seasons program is to be considered.
while the rector will tell OF his west
ern trip. There will also be some spec
ial features.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
ASK RECEIVER FOR
REVERE MOTOR Co.
Bill Alleges One Official 10 Under
Indictment and 10
a Fugitive.

On an appeal for the appointment
OF receiver for tho Revere Morton
Car Corporation. filed by Peter ID.
Thropp Of Trenton, ". j.. etock-
holder, Chancellor wolcott has issucd
a rule returpabe Wednesday.
The bill OF complaint alleges that
Newton Van Znnt, president OF the
corporation, and practically In con-
troll OF It's affairs. has been indicted
for alleged embezzlement OF tho funds
OF the corporation. and II a fugitive
from justice.
The corporation was incorporated
under the laws OF Delaware on Janu-
airy 6, 1917. II has $4,000 shares. no
par value, common stock. OF which
100000 shares have been issued, the
bill states. The complainant ie the
owner OF 200 shares. The corporation,
the bill alleges. is insolvent and un-
able to meet It's obligations
According to the bill. the corpora
ton at one time claimed to have
entered into contract with a New
York company, which purchased the
entire production OF the concern ur
| to 5000 cars a year for Ave years
with n minimum profit OF $500 pei
car. Mr.. Van Zant, It Is said
fraudulently entered into the contract
and secured large sums of money for
| himself and his associates by pur.
chasing cars through the corporation
for less than half the cost.
The corporation has a plant for IN,
manufacture OF automobiles a.
Loeansport, Ind. the bill states, anC
has valuable interests, patents. trade
marks, etc, which rights can be pro
tected only by the appointment of
receiver here.
A receiver has been appointed by IN,
Circuit Court of Caes county. india ma
James ]. Boyce ia solicitor for tn,
complainant.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
VARE'S DEATH BLOW TO
REPUBLICAN PARTY
Continued from page /.

NSbSHHSA AAObh Pooo -
exhaustion which shortened their
days. A man In high place these
times gets little rest and 10 under con-
stant strain. Is 1t any wonder some OF
us feel fed up with political OK
periences and do not desire further
responsibility2
Pinchors Tribute.
Clifford Pinchot. Republican candi-
date for governor. said: Senator Ware
was man who. once encountered.
could never be forgotten. He was
distinguished by an unusual force Of
character. great directness and an alb
solute fidelity to his promise once
given. He always kept his word. His
rise To the position he held In politics,
an head OF one Of the most effective
organizations In America, was a re-
had put him there from humble be-
ginnings. His executive capacity was
one Of his most conspicuous char
acterlstics. Senator Ware supported
woman's suffrage and many other
progressive measure. / remember with
keen satisfaction that I had his per-
sonal assurance OF support for my
program. l counted heavily upon his
help"
Senator Pepper sent the following
telegram TO Mrs. Ware; Senator
Ware filled n place in this community
which nobody else is likely to MI
His many friends are feeling the
shock OF a great personal loss. All
this, however. is insignificant when
compared with your own bereavement
Permit me to express to you my pro-
found sympathy"
He also sent a telegram TO Congress
man Ware. expressing sympathy.
w. Harry Baker, chairman OF the
Republican State Committee. said
Senator Ware was not only a leader
whom 1t was a privilege to know ant
| work with. but n close and honoret
personal friend, as well. His influence
was felt not only In Philadelphia, bu
throughout the state. and his plac,
Will be a hard one to fill. Philadelphia
and pennsylvania have lost great,
by the death OF great public servant.
during the last year. Senator Varei
death means an almost irreparable los
to us OF an able leader and n frien,
who gave and inspired loyalty"
Mayor Moore's Estimate.
| Mayor Moore said; Senator Var
passes out like n gladiator who Tough
many battles. only to meet the in
evitable. He entered the political aren
in small way more than a quarter O
a century ago. and step by step ad
vanced until he became the antagonis
Of the late Senator Penrose and final
ly the 'Orga anization' leader of the city
His rise from the time of the goin
of Martin and Porter through tn
period of Durham and McNichol, ad
vanced him to position OF sue
prominence In the state that he In
fluenced the election OF some Of on
highest officials.
II cannot speak "a an intimat
friend of the senator. because we hav
been opponents. but IL is due his mem
ory TO say that his career was re
markahle.
The senator had many public work
10 his credit He had reason to appre
ciate the value Of education and whs
he did in this behalf will probably cor
stitute his chief monument"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
WEST WILMINGTON IN
WIN OVER NINTH WARD

West Wilmington defeated its old
time rivals, Ninth Ward. Saturday. in
bitterly-fought struggle on the new
field at Eighth avenue and Duncan
street, SO.
Both teams displayed a fine article
of football and although the game was
hard fought the Westsiders seemed TO
have the edge. garnering 13 first
downs 10 the EastsIcers' S.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
TWO GAMES IN TWO DAYS
PROVES TOO MUCH FOR NEWARK

Newark. Oct. 1.-two games of
football in two days is entirely too
hard schedule for any team but
this IS mistake which the manage
ment OK the Newark High School
made last week. On Friday Newark
High attracted state wide attention
by defeating Salesianum IN Whining
ton II TO 0. This was a hard fought
game AMI right on top Of it Coach
Wilson took his proteges 20 Tome In
stitute Saturday where they were de-
feated 20 10 .. the local. boys getting
a touchback. Newark is said to have
been scheduled TO play the Tome third
team but the local boys say most Of
the Tome varsity was put IN against
them.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
Sermon on Achievements Of Ancients.

The marvellous engineering achieve
ments OF ancient Rome that today ex-
cite the awe and wonder OF our en-
gineers were spoken of yesterday by
Rev. DR.. Charles l.. Candee in his
sermon, Paul. a Great Traveller" in
the Westminster Church. He told
how the old Roman aqueduct is still
carrying water TO modern Rome and
stated that the Appian Way is still in
use. Modern tourists can today
motor over the same stones upon
which Peter and Paul walked in
Biblical days, he said.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16

county grand jury in November, 1873.
returned a true bill against Kemp,
charging murder. Kemp ooes not
deny that he killed Mcneil. accord
Ing to sheriff Lewis, ont claims SELF
defence. He declares he shot MCNEIL
when the latter threatened him with
an axe after they had quarreled. The
only living witness ef the killing, it
is said. is a brother OF McNeill Grant
ing bail is taken here to mean that
Kemp will not be tried for first
degree murder when the case comes
up at the November term of court.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
II. s. EARLE LOCAL GUEST.
Detroit Engineer Entertained at Ex.
change Clubs Luncheon Today.

H. S. Earle. of Detroit, past presi.
dent of the National Exchange Club,
was the guest Of honor at the regular
luncheon-meeting of the Wilmington
Exchange Club. held in the Old Colony
Club rooms of the Hotel du Pont this
afternoon.
Mr.. Earle presented the local club
with it's charter. Following the
presentation he spoke on the topic
Good Roads" He was the builder of
the first concrete road in the country,
and Is greatly interested In the sub
ject.
DR.. Aouilla Webb. pastor OF First
Central Presbyterian Church, presided
at the meeting, which wns attended
by 20 members of the club and eight
guests. F. NJ. Snyder OF New York
was among the guests.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
Passwater Goes TO Prison.

You certainly should be ashamed
of yourself" said Deputy Judge Lynn
in Municipal Court this morning
when Frederick Passwater was ar
raigned on a charge OF breach Of the
peace against his father. Last We'd
nesday. Pasewater was fined on a sim
liar charge. This morning Judge Lynn
imposed prison sentence OF thirty
days. According to Thomas Passwa-
ter, father of the prisoner, he has
been annoyed for several weeks when
his son returned home under the infiu-
ence of liquor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
CHURCH QUOT LEAGUE
GETS UNDER WAY TONIGHT

Tho Church Athletic Ieaeue Of
Quoits starts tonight Tho First Dr.
vision is composed of the eight best
teams OF last year and It Is expected
to be n hot fight The schedule:
First Division.
Union at Brandywine.
Epworth at Cookman.
Mt. Salem at McCabe.
Old Swedes at First Central
Second Division.
Emmanuel at Union.
st. Paul at Mt. Salem.
Trinity N. Z. at Grace.
First Central at Brandywine,
Third Division.
Cooknan at Eastlake NJ q.
Grace at Olivet.
Hanover at Epworth-
Trinity at Emmanuel.
Fourth Division.
First NJ. p. at st. Paul.
McCabe at West.
Peninsula at Delaware Avenue Bap-
tist.
Elsmere at Harrison.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
.BAYARD HAILED AS
NEXT j. S. SENATOR
So introduced az Chief Spsak
at Hospital Campaign Lunch
con Today.

At today's luncheon OF the Homeo-
pathic Hospital campaign committee.
In the Hotel du Pont, the sum OF $40,-
2S4 was added to the sum already Sc
cured. bringing the total amount
raised thus far up to s2oo.4oo. The
drive, which Is for $250.000. will come
to a close at a dinner tomorrow even
ing at $50. Team workers are con-
fident they will go over the top.
The mems division today turned In
s17,9o1; the women's division, s13,673;
the executive committee. $1,000; the
State division, $606, and the Negro
citizens committee, $50. Team No.
IS, OF which DR.. V. ID. Washburn Is
captain, turned over the largest
amount for the men workers. which
was $10,655. Team No. 81. OF which
Mrs Harold S. Shut In captain, had
the largest amount OF the women's
teams. s5.026.
Thomas F. Bayard. Democratic
nominee for United States Senator.
was the speaker. He was introduced
by James s, Sterling. executive Vice
chairman OF the campaign committee,
as the next United States Senator
lTOIn bcl3NdIt. AiluOuku tlol IL
Democrat, Mr. Sterling expressed the
belief that Mr.. Bayard viii fulfill his
duties conSlentiously II elected. Mr..
Bayard spoke on the small appropri-
ations made by Wilmington and New
Castle county for disqualification work.
This y School Pupils Day In the
Homeopathic Hospital campaign. The
cooperation of principals and teach
ers In all the schools has been enlist
ed by the members OF Team No. 23
Mrs. ]. Merrick Horn. captain. Mrs
r. d. String. lieutenant This team
motored around to the various schools
today to receive the voluntary contri-
butins which the pupils had left with
the principals. Team No. SO. Mrs. Car
rie NJ. Pipes and DR. Harvey Murray
captains, handled the contributions
from the Ave schools for colored pu-
pills.
| DIR. Victor washburn spoke Mt to.
days assembly in the Wilmington
High School. explaining the needs OF
! the Homeopathic Hospital.
Because a large number of VII.
mington residents have called up cam.
paign headquarters to ask why thei'
subscription had not been solicited
the campaign leaders today decided {,
ask through the press that any per
son who hae not been visited send hi,
subscription in TO headquarters.
Requests from team captains to OK
tend the campaign beyond the periot
ending Tuesday night We're received
today by the vice-chairman, Jane!
S. Stirling. The campaign executives
today took up the question of extend
ing the campaign another day If ad
visable.
Up to today and not including thi
afternoons report the daily record o
the Homeopathic Hospital campaig,
fund growth wac as follows Octohe
TO- s35.ses: October II, s23.slo: Oc
tober IL. s53,6S2; October 13. s24.SS7.
"a; October IA, s22s27.5s: total 70
five days, s160.116.02.
The records of the teams FOR tn
period up 10 and not including thi
afternoons report follow:
Total for
days.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

ROPOsALS-Sealed proposals viii be-
received by the Trustees Of the Poor Of
New Castle County Hospital Farm
hurst. Delaware, for furnishing and in
stalling a new return tubular boiler
complete with masonry work. Bidders
may obtain specifications from Robert
2. Schoenijahn. consulting engineer, room
40s. Industrial Trust Building, viii
IDington. Delaware Proposals must
be addressed TO the Trustees OF the
Poor. care of the engineer, at the above
address. Bids viii be received until 10
N. Monday. October the 23d. BY Order
or the Trustees OF the Poor
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
NEGRO WOULD-BE HIGHWAYMAN
ACCOSTS COUPLE AT NAAMAN'S

While strolling along the road by
Naamen's creek. last evening, a young
man and woman. guests OF Mrs. Frank
Bechtel, who lives in that neighbor-
hood. were accosted by burly-looking
Negro, who demanded their money.
and who made insulting remarks to the
girl. The man engaged the Negro's at
tention while the girl ran to Mrs.
Bechtel's home. After hesitating for a
short time. the Negro apparently be-
came alarmed and hurried of in the
darkness. Mrs. Bechtel reported the
matter TO the detective bureau.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
CAMPAIGN FOR MEMBERS.
Beacon College Club In Drive An This
Week 70 Swell Ranks.

Since tho reception Friday evening,
a large number OF students OF Bea-
com College have expressed desire
to Join the Beacon College Club. When
NJ. d. Fisher. president, announced
that the students OF the College would
be given an opportunity to join the
club, he was strongly urged by that
body to start the campaign for men,
bers at once. The campaign was.
therefore, formally launched this after
noon, with Miss Hazel Long and Miss
Hannah Lindell each heading team,
composed OF boys and girls. Miss
Long Is graduate Of Greenwood,
Delaware. High School, and is taking
the Normal Commercial Teachers
Course. Miss Lindell is n graduate of
the Newark, Delaware, High School.
and is taking the Secretarial Course.
The campaign will be conducted the
rest Of the week. the captains making
their final reports at A o'clock on FRI
day afternoon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
FIND SPIRITED
REyIVALS OF OLD MISSING

The Methodist Episcopal Preachers
transacted no business this
morning but devoted the session to a
Of the question as to why the
OF today do not have the
fervent revivals OF former times. Rev.
e. c. Sunfleld opened the discussion.
Various reasons for the change were
suggested, including the worldliness In
the church, the spiritually unframed
young members and tho liberation OF
evils by the ministers.
Rev. George r.. Stirling OF Galena,
Md, led the devotions.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
Movies Aid Republican Campaign.

The Women's Republican City Com
mittee has leased the Majestic Thea
tire for Thursday and will show q
motion picture there Thursday after
noon and night for the benefit OF the
Republican party campaign fund. Two
films will be shown. One VIII be "In
a Womane Place" with Constance
Talmadge starring and the other
When Dreams Come True" which
Is based on the construction and gift
20 the state rf the etate boulevard
by Senator T. Coleman du Pont.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
ARMY ENDURANCE RIDE.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Burlington. VT, Oct. 16.-Twenty
one horses started today in the an
nual army endurance ride. The
American mounted service cup, the
Arabian Horse Club medal and a cash
prize totaling $500, will be awarded
TO the best performers in the test.
The 300-nile course over Vermont
hills and valleys is SO arranged that
the riders will finish at the starting
point Friday night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
Shoots Wife and Constable.
Associated Press 70 Every Evening

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Bethlehem. Pa. Oct. 16.-Harvey
Gross. aged 42 years, was shot dead
and Constable John Rothrock proba-
bly, fatally wounded by Edwin Hen
ninger, aged y years. q farmer near
Bingen. last night. while the latter
was resisting arrest after threatening
to kill his wife, according TO the au-
thorities. Henninger is still at large.
Gross and Rothrock resided at Hell
lertown. Henninger is said to have
been drinking heavily.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
Industrial Cases For Review.

The Industrial Accident Board to-
morrow will review the cases Of Owen
Hoagland against the Joseph Ban
croft e. Sons Co. and Martin ]. Healy
against the Electric Hose and Rubber
Co. The Joseph Bancroft & Sons Co.
will ask that Mr.. Hoaglands claim be
discontinued on the ground that dis
ability has ceased, and Mr.. Healy will
request continuance OF his compensa-
tiOp
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
ELUD|NG POLICE A YEARS, JOS. B. KEMP IS
TOBE TRIED FOR MURDER Of DANIEL E. M'NE|lL
[By Associated Press to Every EVENING"

Lumberton n. c., Oct. 16.--After
wandering over the ,ountry and keep
Ing his identity from the police for Al
years, Joseph b. Kemp, arrested at st.
Augustine Fla, last month. charged
with the killing Of Daniel f. Mcneil,
near Red Springs on August Is, 1873,
and brought here for trial, now is at
liberty under $4,000 BIND and is vs-
iting his brothers and sisters In Bladen
county, whom he had not seen in al
most half a century. Kemp's brother
came to Lumberton last week and
arranged the bond The Robeson
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
MARGARET DEAN IyyURED.
Her Face Cut By Broken 0lsss when
Auto ana Truck Collide.

Margaret Dean, three years old, OF
near Eden Park, was lnccrated about
tho face this morning In a collision
between Dodge touring car, owned
by her father. Rudolph Dean, and
operated by her brother, Samuel. and
by c. J. Davis. OF 10s East Twenty
fourth street. at Second and French
streets.
The child was taken to tho Delaware
Hospital by William Feinberg. Sam
uel Dean was arrested by OfI1cer
ZeisIer on charge OF operating a
motor vehicle without drivers
license. The touring car was slightly
damaged.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
Local Boys on Navy Honor Roll.

Charles ]. Mcfarland, son Of r. Nc
Farland OF 73 Kentmere road, and Ed
ward w. Farren, son of Mrs. Rose J.
Farren. OF 106 East Third street. have
been placed on the honor roll Of the
United States Navy, at the Naval
Training Station. Hampton Roads.
Va. according &c word received in
this city. .
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
l.. E. Welch's Auto Stolen.

Friday, the 18th. proved very un-
lucky for Luther Z. Welch OF Bridge
Vile, Sussex county representative for
the Thompson Spring Co, whose Ford
sedan was stolen from East Ninth
street, between Market and King,
where 1t had been parked. The en-
gine number OF the car is 6,972.6ss.
and the license number. 1906. II was
equipped with all conveniences, in
cluding a complete new set OF Thomp-
son schock absorbers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
Striking Shopmen to Meet Fridav.

In place of the senli-weekly meet
inss held in Pythian Castle by the
striking shopmen. the meetings will
hereafter be held each Frioay night
at lrish-American Hall, COS French
street. This change is due to the fact
that a number of men who are out
on strike have gotten employment,
making il impossible to attend the
morning meetings. The regular morn
ing meetings held in the Labor Temple
VIII be continued as formerly.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
WEDDINGS.
Plnn.Burns.

Miss Mollie A. Burns of 922 Kirk
wood street and William E. Pinn of
lSS North Clayton street, will be mar
ried Wednesday at 4 o'clock at st.
Mary's r. c. Church. Sixth and Pine
streets. Father McKenna will per-
form the ceremony. Miss Nellie Kelly
of Coatesville. Pa, will be maid OF
honor. and Francis E. Pinn, brother
of the groom, will be best man. The
ushers will be William Alexander and
James Murphy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
Eden Auxiliary to Meet.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Eden
Degree STAFF Association will hold It's
regular business meeting in the Eden
Hall lodge rooms tomorrow evening
at 7.45 o'clock.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-16
c. W. Garfield to be Operated Upon.

c. w. Garfield. Of Every Evening
staff. who has been confined TO his
bed for some weeks, with a fractured
right leg, Will be removed from the
home OF DR.. Victor D. Washburn,
S22 Washington street, some day this
week to the Homeopathic Hspital,
when an operation will be performed On
the injured member.