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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-04
CHURCH MAY
! REVOLT AGAINST THE
/. PRESbYTERY RULING
Their Petition for Transfer to
Baltimore Jurisdiction Is
Rejected.
WILL OF MAJORITY OPPOSED

Special Correspondence Every Evening.
Frsnkford. Oct. a.---peceuse OF tho
refusal OF the New Castle Presbytery,
noon. to grant the ma iority petition OF
the Elkton Presbyterian Church. that
II he transferred 10 the jurisdiction
of the Baltimore presbytery. some
members OF that church threaten TO
disassocate themselves from the
Presbytery, and TO form an indie
pendent organization OF their own,
with the dismissed pastor, Rev. John
McElmoyle, at their head.
Yesterdays action came IN the
adoption of the recommendation OF the
committee on bills and overtures, TO
which the matter had been referred.
Feeling ran high when the vote on
the petition was cast by the Presby-
terry yesterday. IL resulted in II to I
for the refusal OF the request. Scarcely
had the last note of the reading Of
the committee report been concluded
when pastors and elders Jumped "a
their feet for recognition. SSnlful
manouvering and the pressure OF time
however, averted what might have
been long stormy session.
John McMurray, OF Newark. spokss-
man for the E,lkton congregation
challenged the Presbytery to oppose
the majority opinion, Rev. George
A. Burslem, OF Dover was appointed
| moderator for the Elkton church. and
will he I'm charge of supplying the pull
pit and other duties.
While the Elkton church matter
was under discussion Mr.. Rursjen
asked number OF questions. as fol.
lows; Has the Elkton church DR.
McElmoyle and the RTesbytery OF
New Castle considered the rights o,
Christ in this controversy Has the
Bible method Of settling controversies
been followed I'm letter and spirit b,
all parties TO this controversy? Have
all parties to the controversy carried
out In letter and spirit the mandat,
of the General Assembly,"
The defiance and possible revolt OF
the Elkton church is viewed by the
Presbytery as open rebellion, and the
latter body, Il is said, will not com.
promise or surrender i'm the face o.
such threat, should the majority
membership OF the Elkton church carry
out Its threat, and matters came to f,ne
points. IL is said that the members
would find themselves involved I'm a
legal suit. In which the presbyter,
could demand that the church be va.
waited and the property returned.
The real cause of the controvers,
between the church and Prcshytery /.
DIR. John McElmoyle. who, on account
of alleged indiscreetness in marrying
people in Elkton, was dismissed after
much deliberation by the Presby;ery
His dismissal met with the disarprova
of the majority of the congregation
who want him TO continue as pastor
He has occupied the church pulpit or
several occasions since then, Includ.
Ing last Sunday and will preach II
the church next Sunday. 1t is reported
despite the action of the presbyterv
Some time ago DR.. McElmoyle wa.
ordered 10 vacate the church manse
but has so far not done so.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-04

The joint Allied note 20
Mustapha Kemal Pasha the Turk
ish Nationalist leader was dis
patched September % from Paris.
signed by Premier Poincare.
for France. Lord Cruzon. for Great
Britain. and Count Sforza, for
Italy. In it the three allied gov
ernments invited the Angora. as
sembly to n conference at Venice
or elsewhere with plenipotentiaries
of Great Britain. France, Italy,
Japan, Rumania.. Jugo Slavia and
Greece. with the object of nego-
tiating and constructing a final
treaty of peace between Turkey,
Greece and the Allied powers.
Regarding the terms of such a
treaty the note stated:
THE three governments take
this opportunity TO declare they
view with favor the desire of
Turkey to recover Thrace as far
as the river Martha and including
Adrianople."
The note promised the willing
support. Of the three governments
10 the drawing of frontier line'on
this basis on condition that the
Angora government did not send
armies into the neutral zones dur
ing the peace negotiations. The
note declared it would be under
stood that steps would be taken
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-04
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN
FORM ORGANIZATION
FOR THE ENTIRE CITY
Action Taken at Enthusiastic
Meeting Addressed by Mrs.
Jean Kane Brown.
PARTY NOMINEES lNDoRsED

Organization OF tho Wilmington
sCity-wide Democratic Women's Club
was completed at largely attended
and enthusiastic meeting held last
night At Democratic headquarters.
Mrs. Mary Seward was elected chair
woman. TO fll vacancy caused by
the death OF her daughter. DIR. Flor
ence NJ. Seward. and the following
officers were also chosen: Correspond
ing secretary, Mrs. Sarah White /:
treasurer. Miss Mary Elizabeth Re-
gan; parliamentarian. Miss Laura
Beckley. Miss Marjorie Green had
previously been elected recording
secretary.
Miss Ellen Samworth presided.
Mrs. Jean Kane Brown. formerly
OF Wilmington. but now of West
Chester, Pa. made an interesting adj
dress. She announced that she is a
cousin OF Thomas r. Bayard. the
Democratic nominee for United States
Senator. and that she is legislative
candidate She said political coadl-
tions in Pennsylvania are very much
the same as in Delaware--the Demo-
Gratis are trying TO beat the boots of
=.
she urged Democrats to vote the
straight Democratic ticket. She stat
ed Mr.. Bayard Is gentleman and
will do what he promises.
She deplored political corruption
and stated the people do not need a
centralized government. built up by
one man or group. She emphasized
the duty of registering and voting and
told the women they would have 70
pay the 81 fling fee for the majnten-
ancc OF schools whether they voted or
not. IL they do not like the tax, she
remarked. they should send Democrats
10 Dover TO repeal 1t. She declared
the Republicans have too much power
and criticised the Tariff bill. saying
1t will add hundreds OF dollars to the
expense OF every householder The
hieS cost Of living, she stated. is made
by Internal taxes. She asked the
audience 10 go out and beg women to
register and to vote for Mr.. Bayard
and the rest of the Democratic
ticket
Former United States Senator VIII
lard Salisbury spoke briefly. urging
the election of Bayard, Boyce and the
entire Democratic ticket.
Mrs. Mabel r. Derby, the Demo-
cratic nominee for State auditor OF
accounts. reported that the Demo-
cratic registration In Kent county Ia
100 per can't and said she Ia campaign
ing for the entire Democratic ticket
Miss Samw,ofth spoke in behalf OF
organization and registration. She
urged tho women 70 ask the news-
papers 10 publish Democratic news
and told them Every Evening would
grant their request.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-04
.DR0UTH IS CLOSING PENNA. FACTORIES
AND MENACNG FARMING INDUSTRY Of STATE
Wells Are Failing and Streams Drying Up for Lack of Rain;
Penna Railroad Obliged to Haul Water for Locon,o-
tive Supply Tanks.
[By Associated Press to Every Evening

Philadelphia, Oct. 4.--Lack of rain
fall during the past few months is
drying up the wells and streams of
Pennsylvania, reports from different
parts OF thel state to the Weather
Bureau here declare. Imminent
drought menaces the farmers, forests,
factories, transportation facilities and
general well being of the residents
Of the state.
In many places manufacturers de-
pendent upon water to generate power
for their factories have been forced to
close. The Pennsylvania Railroad has
already begun to haul water to re-
plenish IT. tanks. The Schuykill river
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-04
PARKSLEY MERCHANT
FOUND MURDERED
Jesse J. Hurst Killed, Presum-
ably by Some One Who In
tended Robbery.
Special Dispatch to Every Evening

Special Dispatch to Every Evening.
Parksley. Va. Oct. s.-afystery eur
rounds the brutal murder Of Jesse ].
Hurst. who had been keeping a gem
eral merchandise store for the last
20 years about two miles from here.
He was found last Saturday morn
ing at the back steps of his store with
his head beaten in with the hub of a
wagon wheel. He was in an uncon-
scious condition. Hurst was hurried
to Salisbury Hospital where he died
Monday. without making a statement.
be left an estate worth SIS. 200.
Mark w. Sisler. together with his
wife. who lived on the second floor OF
Hursts store. are said to have found
the mutilated body early Saturday
morning. They gave the alarm to
Dave Sterling and Charles Snyder
who live on Hursts farm. near the
store. The county authorities Sc
cured blood hounds. the trail being
started from the money drawer and
stone jar In which Hurst was known
to have kept money. to the farm
back 10 the scene Of the murder. See
eral arrests have been made on sus-
picion.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-04
MILTON ODD FELLOWS
HONOR c. F. DAVIDSON
Sussex Lodge Presents Viii
mingtonian With Past Grand
Representative Jewel.

G. Frank Davidson of Wilmington
was signally honored last night, by
Golden Rule Lodge..No. u. l. q. q. F..
of Milton. OF which he Vas a member.
He was presented with a past grand
representative jewel. Past Grand VIII
liam II. Welch made the presentation
speech and Mr.. Davidson replied. ex-
pressing his appreciation OF the gift
and the compliment paid him by his
lodge.
During the evening refreshments
were served. At the recent session OF
the Sovereign Grand Lodge, held in
Detroit. Mich, Past Grand Represen-
tative Davidson was honored by the
Grand Sire with an appointment as
assistant grand guardian.
Golden Rule Lodge has in its pres
en- membership two descendants OF one
of the five original founders of odd
Fellowship in America, who was a
member of Washington Lodge, No. /.
Baltimore. Md. being John WEIGH. who
came to this country from Scc'land.
John b. Welch. i. c., Of Golden Rule
Lodge is a grandson and William H.
Welch, y. G.. is a great grandson of
this noted Odd Fellow. Golden Rule
Lodge No. II. was instituted Septcm-
Der l6, lS4S.
Deputy Grand Master Samuel ].
Messick of Frankford, accompanied
by his official stafr. installed the newly
elected officers OF Golden Rule Lodge
last evening. There was large at.
tendance OF members and visitors
from Georgetown. Frankford and this
city. Among those present from Will
mington were Calvin NJ. Whitesell, =.
q. NJ. Col. Willard T. foreman. =. G
p. and Mr.. Davidson, from Frank
ford: Benjamin +. Christopher. p. G
M, and William T. Hobbs, p. G. NJ.
of Georgetown. Addresses were made
by the visitors and lodge members.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-04
EARLY RUSH FOR SEATS
LESS THAN FOR LAST YEAR

New York. Oct. 4.-But thirty per-
sons were in line before the gates of
the Polo Grounds at midnight. In past
years considerable crowd assembled
before the ticket office early in the
evening preceding the opening of the
worlds series and remained patiently
In line until the tickets were placed
on sale at 10 a. M.
Bernard Berigran, OF Brooklyn, who
reached the Polo Grounds at 4.so
O'Clock yesterday afternoon held first
position in line, and Leslie Carpenter
is, an Office boy. was second. Irwin
Amsterdam, Hoboken, n. j.. was third
and Benjamin Berman, Cleveland
ohio, was number four.
Most of the early arrivals carried
soap box or camp stool, while sew
eral spread newspapers on the ground
and attempted to sleep.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-04
MRS. A. ]. BROMLEY DEAD.
Former Resident Of New York Sue.
cumbs to Heart Trouble.

Following an illness OF about ten
days. Mrs. Anna ]. Bromley died this
morning at her home, III West Nine
teenth street. Death was due 10
Bright's Disease and heart trouble
She was in her 4Ist year. and was a
native of New York City. She had
lived in Wilmington for about three
years.
Mrs. Bromley is survived by her
husband, George T. Bromley; one son,
George T. Bromley. Jr. who is in
the naval service. at Honolulu; and
two daughters. Mrs. Phyllis Morrow
OF Philadelphia, and Miss Vera Brom.
ley, of this city. The funeral will be
held Friday morning. with a requiem
mass al st. Patrick's Church at e.3O
o'clock and interment in Cathedral
Cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-04

Is the lowest it has been in decades
Wells that have not been affected for
sixty years are drying up. this being
specifically true OF the Connellsville
region.
The local bureau reports that in
September it rained only vice andt
that the total fall for the month was
$1,000 inches, the lowest since 1916
During August the rain fall was
somewhat larger. but also the lightest
In six years, being only 3l4 inches
Foresters assert that II rain does not
fall quickly, and in large quantities
fires will destroy more forests this
year than ever in the history Of fires
in this state,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-04
CAESAR RODNEY
CHAPTER MEETS

Caesar Rodney Chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton held its first meeting OF the fall
yesterday. in the New Century Club.
Mrs. Ira c. Tinkham, regent, presided.
The meeting opened with music and
prayer. and the salutation OF the flag
After routine business was transact
ed an interesting historical paped was
read by Frank NJ. Heal OF the High
School faculty. The bazaar, which
viii be given on October 81, was dis
cussed.
The room was decorated with silk
fags. the property OF the chapter
The entertainment committee, COM
prising Mrs. w. ". Bond, Mrs. Wood
ward. Mrs. Gilligan, Mrs Middleton,
Mrs. Raymond Frederick and Mrs.
John NJ. Harvey. was in charge OF
the meeting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-04

In drawing such a treaty 70 I'd fe-
guard the interests Of Turkey, and
her neighbors by demalitariza zang
certain zones 10 be fixsd. to OBJ
tain peaceful and orderly -e-es-
tablishment OF Turkeys authority
and finally to assume effectively
under the League Of Nations
maintenance OF the freedom Of lhs
Dardaneiles. the Sea OF Marnora
and the Bosphorus, as well as pro-
lection Of religious and radical
minorities.'
me allied governments promise
ed to support the admission Of
Turkey to the League of Nations.
TO withdraw their troops from
ConstantinopIe as soon az the
peace treaty became effective. and
10 use their influence 10 Obtain
the retirement of the Gra Elk forces
to a line fixed by the Allied gen.
erals, in agreement with the Greek
and Turkish military authorities
before the opening OF THE confer
ence.
The note stipulated that ina
Angora government In return for
Ailed intervention would under-
take NOT 10 send troops before or
during the peace conference into
the neutral zones and not cross the
Dafoaneiles or the Sea Of Mar
mora into Thrace.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-04
NENIZEL0S ASKS L. s. TO
1NTERCEDE IN THRACE

London. Oct. Former Premier
Venlzelos Of Greece called on Ambas-
sador Harvey today and asked the
Ambassador 10 send a message 10
Washington requesting the United
states government TO intercede with
the Allies and request them to occu-
py Thraee pending the final DISPOSE
ton Of that territory.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-04
IRISH OFFER AMNESTY.
Free State Government Offend
ers Surrendering Arms by Oct.
is Will be Pardoned.
By Associated Press to Every Evening.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Dublin, Oct At was in the hope
Of restoring peace without further
bloodshed that the Irish government
offered full amnesty to all offenders
who surrender their arms by Octo-
Der Is. says the proclamation to this
effect, issued yesterday.
The document sets forth the govern
nlent's knowledge that many persons
have been forced to participate in re-
bellious actions. against their will
and better judgment, while Others
have come to realize that they have
N truth put their hands to the ruin of
their mothsrland,.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-04
Read Every Evening for
Worlds Series Results

Every Evening will megaphone the details of the
worlds series, daily.
The Associated Press wire direct from the Polo
grounds enables Every Evening to announce the game
play by play, as quickly as they are made
worlds series extra will be printed Immediately
following the close of the game
Call 800 for the results
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-04

Iore' IS regarded by many OF tho na-
.'ohaiisls as sound national Policy.
sA'iii"se an tneir leaders NOW are un-
ueiSeooa 20 regard with miagivings the
4uTa oh sharlng with Russia the con-
troll of Turkeys defenses.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-04
Bankruptcy Petition Filed.

Daniel c. Armstrong, lumber dealer.
yesterday filed voluntary petition in
bankruptcy in the United States Dis
trlct Court Liabilities are given as
$is.7s6.1s. and assets as s1.6s5. He
was represented by Henry r. Isaacs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-04

Playbouse-"M Mister Antoniol"
Mary's Ankle"
Aldine--N audeville.
Queen-"Nice People"
Majestic--"The Sea Lion"
Arcadia-"Tofable David. +"
Savoy--"The Forbidden City. .
Auditorium-Dancing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-04
LenIne Back In Service Ar.,n

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
MOSCOW, Oct. 4.-Premier Lenine
presided at last nights sitting Of the
council of commisears, his first ap-
pearance since his illness began last
spring,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-04
TURKS ACCEPT ALLIES TERMS
FOR NEAR EAST SETTLEMENT;
MAY SIGN ARMISTICE TODAY

Note Of Entente Favors Naonaists Reganing Part Of
!hrace and the League Of Nations Maintaining Free
dom Of the Dardane|les, Sea Of Marmora, the Bos-
phorus and Protesting Racial and Religious Interests;
KemaGsts Not to Send Troops Into Neutra Zone
During Peace Conference al Mudania.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-04
j. Il. M'CRACKEN ILL.
Wilmington Trust Co. 0ficial Suffer.
Ing From Brain Fever.

John b. McCracken. assistant treas s.
urer of the Wilmington Trust Co,
who is suffering from an abscess of
the brain, was successfully operated
on al the University of Pennsylva mia
Hospital. Philadelphia, Monday. AL
though Mr.. McCracken's condition ia
serious. his recovery is expected. /,
was thought blood TRANSMISSION would
be necessary, and several persons Of
fered their services. Harry r. Craig
vice-president of the Wilmington
Trust. qualified apd remained at the
hospital until last night, when 1t was
decided blood TRANSMISSION would not
be required and he returned homo
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-04
tBy Associated Press to Every EVENING"

London, Oct Am agreement has been concluded
between the Allied generals and srne Pasha the Turk
sh Nationalist representative, who have been in CONSUL
taon at Mudania the question of armisce
an Exchange Telegraph message from Constantinople
today.
It is expected, it is added the protocol will be
signed today.
Mudania, Oct. Am official communioue issued
here where the conference between allied military Off
cals and Turkish Nationalist representatives in pro-
gress says the Nationalist have accepted in principle
the allied note.
sued orders to the nationalist troops avoid contact
with the British
Constantinople Oct 4.--The Turkish Nationalists
have accepted in principle the Allied note regarding
the Near Eastern settlement was announced here this
afternoon.
communque issued by General Harrington the
British commander in chief regarding the Mudania con-
ference, which he is attending says the conference is
proceeding satisfactorily and that Ismet Pasha the Ma
onast representative has reissued to the Ma
nonalst troops to avoid all contact with the British
The French official communique SAYS:
The preliminary meeting of the allied generals was
held at Mudana yesterday morning and with the
draft OF the protocol Thanks to the conciliaoty dis
position manifested by both Sides there was no difficulty
in reaching an agreement the majority of the
clauses as basis for the peace conference
The meeting resumed this morning AFT fen
during the interval the allied generals exchanged views
IN order TO examine the nonundamenta objections df
tne turkish delegate The general impression is verv
satisfactory The arrival of the Greek military mission
including Colonies Plaras and Sarryannis is expected
this morning." ~
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-04

Every little want can be satiefied At
very little cost through an Every
Evening classified ad.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-04
Weather FerecasI

By Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Washington. Oct s.--Weather forecast
for Delaware.
Fair tonight and Thursday; little change
in temperature.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-10-04

For Clover Dairy Safe MIX phon.
l540-1541.-Adv
Evening star., 1922-12-31
BAY sTATERs TO MEET.
Zihlman to Speak at t'Philppine
Nieht" Event.

Night" Event.
philippine night" will be observed
by the Massachusetts Society at 4
meeting to be held at PM. January
9. at Masonic Hall. 18th and Kenyon
streets.
Representative Frederick NJ Zihl-
man Of Maryland is to speak. An IL
Illustrated lecture on the life and Gus
toms Of the Philippines will be given
by Nine. Veyra. wife Of the resident
Philippine commissioner. Music Of
the island will be q feature.
Evening star., 1922-12-31
"THE THIRD ALARM" WINS
PRAISE OF D. c. FIREMEN
Chief Watson and Members of Staff
Are Guests at Private
Showing.

Fire chief George :. watson an"
.a~.ra, members Of his staff were
1-,ests of honor at private showing
of THE Third Alarm. thrilling
story of the life of fireman. which
was dedicated to Chief Watson and
TO ali heroes who have risked their
lives in following this vocation. ana
was shown in the projection room OF
the Graphoscope building, leo4
street northwest. Thur sdaE morning.
This is not only a story of wonder
full fire scenes as photographed by the
Film Booking Offices of America, but
is also a work of strong human in
terest 1t was written by Emory
Johnson. As over the Hill gloriiied
the mother in an humble home. so
THE Third Alarm" glorifies the
father in the character of the old
fireman. hero of the story. The pic
t1lre is sensational without being inb-
possible. and the audience seemed TO
fully approve of all the incidents
peculiar to the life of a fireman.
Representatives of the fire. depart
ment who saw the picture were Chief
George S. Watson, Deputy Chief Sulli-
van. Deputy Chief Nicholson. Battalion
Chief Davis. Battalion Chief McCon-
nell Harry Alman. Sergt. Morley.
Serst. Meeks. Private Winters and
Private Gates. II is possible that
the local fire department may pur-
chase the film. Wallace Rockwell,
pany. stated the Washington public
will be given a chance to view the
picture in local houses in the near
future