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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-10-21
DIR. HUTCHINSON
FORMALLY TAKES
NEW POSITION

Fargo, N. D., Oct. 21.-Dr. W. J.
Hutcheson, who has been district
superintendent of the Grand Forks
district of the Methodist church has
accepted the permanent secretaryship
of the committee on Masonic serv-
ice and education of the Grand
Lodge A. F. & o. M. of North Dakota
effective Nov. l, W. L. Stockwell,
Grand Secretary announced today.
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POLICE SAY
S0LUTI0N0F
MURDER NEAR
Hall-Mills Case Mystery I'm.
raveling Declare In
vestigat0rs
STEVENS CLAIMS ALIBI
Declares He was Fishing with
Friends in Ocean When
Crime Occurred
STEVENS CLAIMS ALIBI

New Brunswick, N. j., Oct. 21.-
Supported by information in an af-
fidavit by witness to the murders
of the Rev. Edward Wheeler Hall
and Mrs. Eleanor R. Mills, authori-
ties today appeared confident that
the mystery soon is to be solved.
Detectives were engaged in run
ming down details considered by
the officials as essential before
making an arrest.
Reports of the discovery Of a
witness to the double shooting, a
woman of reputable character, were
confirmed officially.
In a statement given out at his
home in LaFallette. N. j., Henry
Stevens, crack shot and brother of
Mrs. Francis Stevens Hall, widow
of the slain rector, discussed the
killing.
"There is no blood on my hands,
he declared. IF had guilty know
lege of this awful thing my con-
science would accuse me without
ceasing." -,
1T is my impression" he said,
"that some Of the evil characters
who live in certain sections Of Nsw
Brunswick heard of the town gossip
that associated with the names Of
DR.. Hall and Mrs. Mills These
desparate characters probably de-
~:lol - $oLo ~J,,o ~ . no ~ Tho fa1k
to black mail DR.. Hail."
He: pointed out that It is well
known that DR.. Hall had money OF
could obtain it from friends and
that Mrs. Hall was wealthy.
"Why Mrs. Mills throat was cut
is q question for speculation" he
said, adding that this applied also
to questions as to why the love
letters were scattered about and the
bodies laid out in an orderly man.
ner."
~At the moment these murders
were committed" he concluded, ~
was within 100 yards of my home.
fishing in the ocean. Several
friends were with me from about
seven until half past ten on that
night. At 10:30 we went home
where Mrs. Stevens and some
friends were awaiting me. Half an
hour later my family, including my
self, went to bed"
Working independently of all Other
investigating forces, Prosecutor
Stricken of Middlescx county, today
prepared to question at least five per
cons in an effort to obtain sufficient
evidence to warrant an arrest in tht
Hall Mills murder case.
In the meantime Prosecutor Beck
man of Sommerset county, operating
on a different tack, was reported tt
be preparing subpoenaes for witness
es to appear before the Somerse'
county grand jury at Somerville
Monday. Prosecutor Beekman be
licvcn he will be able to present
enough information to bring an in
dictment.
One of the persons to be called be-
fore Prosecutor Stricker today, i
was said, was Ralph V. Gorsline, :
vcstryman of the Church of st. Johr
the Evangelist. Mr.. Gorsline was re-
ported to have been out walking with
a young woman member of the
church on the night of the murder.
Investigations intimate that they
have established the motive for the
Staying of Rev. Edward w. Hall and
his choir leader, Mrs. Eleanor R
Mills, but that their failure to make
arrests is due to the fact that some
links in their chain of evidence have
not ben properly forged.
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RECEIVERS FROM ACCIDENT

Fargo. N. D., Oct. 21.-Dr. Clar-
ence Johnson, a veterinarian Of
Wahpeton, who was thrown through
the top of his sedan when it tipped
over last evening six miles north
of Mcorhead and who was brought
to Fargo hospital unconscious, is
recovering.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-10-21
COLLECTION
OF TAXES GOOD
Over $4,000 Collected in
The County Since Oct. 1

Tax collections in Burleigh coun-
ty are good, according to County
Treasurer J. A. Flow.
A total of $74,65s.OO has been col
lected since Oct. +, this including
1921 taxes and redcmptions for pri.
or Years.
Mr.. Flow does not expect the de-
linquent tax sale, which will be held
December IA, to be as large as last
year.
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CAPACITY CROWD.

Northweste Field, Evanston, Ill.,,
Oct. 21.-Minnesota and Northwest
ern met here today before capacity
crowd Of fifteen thousand. The
weather was ideal. Northwestern
announced last minute change in
the lineup, just before the game.
Blythe going to quarter in place Of
Rembe, whose mother died last night.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-10-21
NEGRO WEEDS
FORTY TIMES
ALL LIVING

Dayton, Ohio, Oct. 21.-William
Jones, Sc, negro, who says he has
no home and who is held here today
told police, they declared, that he
is married to forty women, none Of
whom is dead or divorced so far as
he knows. Jones, according to his
story as related by police, began
his matrimonial career in 1890
after serving as a minister for
several years, and continued until
a short time ago when his fortieth
wife was acquired in Chicago.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-10-21
DICKINSON
MAN HELD
AT BILLINGS

Billings, Mont, Oct. 21.-A man
giving his name as VIM. H. Hart
ford of Dickinson, N. D., and girl
of II, from the same city, are held
here for federal investigation, un-
der suspicion of violation of the
Mann Act. The officials here say
Hartford has q wife.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-10-21
RESTS IN CELL.

Los Angeles, Oct. 21.-Mrs. Clara
Phillips accused of beating Mrs. AL
berta. Meadows to death with ham
mer, rested in her cell in the county
Jail today after the first day Of her
trial yesterday.
There was no session of the trial
today, adjournment until Monday
having been taken 9sterday. Attor-
neys said they believed the jury
would be com completed and the in
PRODUCTION of testimony begun early
next week.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-10-21
TO MEET SOUTH DAKOTA.

East Lansing, Mich, Oct. 2l.-Thc
Michigan Aggies pitted their greater
speed against the weight of South
Dakota on the home gridiron today.
The local team had been almost COM
pletely reconstructed since its defeat
last week. by, Wabash. Several Of the
veterans having been laid up. by in
juries. z.&. !
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-10-21
APPOINTED DIRECTORS.

Chicago, Oct. 21.-Judge Charles F.
Hall of Fergus Falls, Mimi, and,
Senator John P. Edwards, banker OF
Forsyth, Mont, have been appoint
directors of their respective states
in the sixth annual "roll call" Of the
American Red Cross, it was an
nounced here today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-10-21
REVIEW RELATIONS.

Maison, Wis, Oct S:.-The Univer-
sity of Wisconsin and University Of
Indiana renew relations on the grid
iron today after lapse of ten ye1rs.
The Hoosier squad expects to repeat
its performance Of 1912 when the
final game between the two schools
resulted in the decisive defeat Of
Wisconsin. s. - .,
A crowd of 10000 is anticipated.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-10-21
WEATHER OUTLOOK.

Washington, Oct. 2l.-Weathe.
outlook for the week beginning Mon
day: Region of the Great Lakes and
Upper Mississippi Valley: General
ly fair and cool.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-10-21

You breathe out enough carbon
in one hour in the form, of car
bonic acid gas to make a diamond
worth over $4,000. '.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-10-21

A waterfall is hotter at the bot
tom than at the top-the falling
particles of water, on striking,
generate heat.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-10-21
SCORE FIRST PERIOD.

Annapolis, Nd, Oct. 21.-Score
first period: Navy, 7; Georgia Tech,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-10-21

It is claimed that the African
elephant can charge for a short
distance at the rate Of Is miles an
hour.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-10-21

Annapolis, Oct. S1.-St. Johns COL
lege, 27; George Washington Uni
versity, A.,
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Columbus, O., Oct. 21.-warm sun
Shine and cloud fecked sky greeted
the $4,000 persons gathered in the
s1,44O,OOO Ohio stadium for the Mich.
an-Buckeye dedicatory game. Mich
igan rooters numbered 10000. For.
mad dedication services we're par.
ticipated in by Gov. Davis of Ohin.
President Thompson of Ohio State
and President Burton Of Michigan
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-10-21

SCORES FIRST
ON MlN07
FIRST HALF

Brown made first down for
Bismarck five minutes before
end of First Half-Bismarck
failed to kick a goal.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-10-21
DEFEAT SOUTH DAKOTA

DEr 6AA SOU II OAAO1A
Grand Forks, N. D., Oct. 21.-Play-
ing brilliant football North Dakota
University defeated South Dakota
State College is to 6 in the home
coming day game at University field
yesterday. Weather was ideal and
a record crowd of 5000 witnessed the
Two outstanding features of the
game came in the final quarter. One
was when South Dakota had invaded
territory beyond the North Dakota
twenty yard line for the first time
and Sinclair, N. D., end intercepted
. forward pass and got away for a
run the length Of the field for a
touchdown. The other came in the
last few minutes of play after North
Dakota had been penalized to her one
yard line for rough playing. The
Flickertails held the line for three
downs and on thhe fourth the visit
ors hit the line with terrific force
sending Owens, last half back, over
for their only score. They missed
the kick.
The game was largely confined to
straight football although South
Dakota used puzzling forward pass
formation with considerable success.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-10-21

For Bismarck and vicinity:
Rain tonight, Sunday probably
fair.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-25
BIG FURNITURE HOUSE
SAVED BY F|REMEN
Blaze, Under Careful Manage
,ment. Was Soon
Extinguished.

Quick work by the firemen saved the
big OgdeH Howard Furniture store at
Fifth and King streets from damage
by Are about s o'clock this morning.
The roof caught fire at the chimney
from fiue. Engine< accompanies Nos.
and and Truck Company No. 8
were called out. The big seventy
FIVE foot ladder was run up and a
chemical hose played streams on the
fire from the roof. Forty pounds Of
chemical We're required 10 extinguish
the blaze. Assistant Chief Crockett and
Deputy Chief Donohue directed the
lighting OF the blaze. The loss TO the
chimney and roof is estimated at 500.
An exp1eding oil stove caused a
small fire In the kitchen at 70S Lord
Street. occupied by Clara Hicks. Ne
gress, yesterday afternoon, Engine
Companies Nos. and Z responded.
The blaze was extinguished with a
chemical stream. The loss was es-
timated at $50. u
Fireman Fisher of Truck Company
No. 3 is off duty because of the death
OF his father.
Fireman Conner of Engine Com
psny No. ! was furloughed because
OF his brothers death.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-25
BURLEY CO. FINANCED.
Needs 0versubscribed by More
Than $1,000, 900; Price Of
Tobacco Advanced.

9y Associated Press to Every Evening.
Lexington, KY, Jan. 25.-The initial
financial needs of the recently or
ganized Burley Tobacco Growers CO.
Operative Association have been over
subscribed by more than million dol
lars, and. the officers and $4,000 mem
bers today are preparing for the
opening tomorrow of the warehouses 3
here, when the tobacco pledged to the
association will so on sale for the first
time this season.
Other warehouses in the associa-
ton viii open Monday. Unaledged to-
bacco has been on the market for some
time and has been bringing prices
considerably higher than those paid
last eason.
A total of $5,136.7O0 has been pledg-
ed to the association, according to an
announcement made today by James
C Stone, president. with other banks
and individuals expected TO increa Sc
this amount. The initial require
ments of the association are estimated
at between $3.3o0,o0o and s4,0O00oe.
Preliminary steps toward organiza-
ton OF the tobacco growers of the
Western Kentucky and Tennessee
have been taken.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-25
new YORK IS WARNED.
AGAINST FLU SPREAD.
House Shortage Makes condi-
tons Worse Than in 1918
Epidemic, Copeland Says.

BY Aseociated Press 10 Every Evening
New York, Jan. 25.--CIty health Of
flcials were today taking steps to
block the further progress Of a
threatened influenza and pneumonia
epidemic which was augured. they
claimed. by the rapidly growing num-
per OF such cases In greater New
York since the first OF the year.
Doctor Royal s. Copeland, city
health commissioner. said to day that
l23 cases OF Influenza and fo2 Of
pneumonia had been reported in
greater New York in the previous "a
hours.
Deaths from both influenza and
pneumonia, no reported, showed a
steady increase since the frst OF the
year.
Speaking before members of the
Queens Chamber OF Commerce In at
night. Doctor Copeland uttered EN-.
phatic warning.
Under present conditions" he said,
the advent Of epidemnic dlseas sc
might get such n start in the con-
gested areas as to sweep the town
and kill million. New York is worse
OF today than 1t was during the ter
rible epidemic OF 1918. because OF the
housing situation.
For the sake OF the health, morals
and safety OF New York. houses must
be built. We shall face every epidemic
with grave concern until the people OF
New York are properly housed"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-25
NEW GERMAN TREATY
URGED BY HARDING
AND PARTY LEADERS
Republican Senators Opposed
to Negotiating With Berlin
Under Versailles Pact.
CUTS LOOSE FROM ALLIES
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Washington, Jan 25s--Prcsident
Harding had under consideration to-
day with Indications OF early approx.
al n proposal that the United States
negotiate a new treaty with Germany
10 create a commission for arbitra-
tion OF private damage claims grow
ing out Of the world war. Suggested
at a White House dinner conference
last night between the President, Sec
rotary Hughes and Republican leaders
OF the Senate and House, the propc sed
arbitration treaty while understood
not to have been definitely decided on.
was said to have been favoraoly
Fiewed by the President as providing
"a substitute for arbitration rights
reserved by this country under its
separate treaty with Germany.
While these reports give the United
states opportunity to join with the
allies in arbitraI commissions already
established abroad under. the treaty
Of Versailles, It was said TO have been
concluded that American participa-
ton i'm these commissions would be
impracticable, chiefly on account Of
the recognized hostility Of many Re-
publican Senators to any sort Of par
ticfpation. In engagements under the
Versailles pact.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-25
ERNEST P. M'KEWAN
RISKS LIFE TO SAVE
BOY FROM DROWNING
Wilmingtonian Displayed Great
Courage in Rescue Work
at North East, Md.
HE SAVED LEONARD PUGH

Placing his own life in great peril,
Ernest y. McKewan OF eo2 East
Eighth street. a truck driver for the
Bush Line. yesterday afternoon, brav-
cd the icy waters of the North East
dam, In North East, Md, TO rescue
from drowning Leonard Pugh, the IA
year-old son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Pugh. who had sunk beneath the ice
on the dam when a cave-in occurred
while he was skating.
Mr.. McKewan was delivering pro-
visions TO the store of a. Reynolds.
in North East. when woman, very
much excited, ran into the store seek
ing help FOR some unknown person
who had fallen through the ice on
the dam, which is located short dis
tance from the store. and where the
water is about six feet deep.
Without waiting to make inquiries,
MIR. McKewan made a dash Tor the
dam. lie was followed closely by his
helper on the truck. Alfred London.
colored. also of this city. When he
reached the dam. he saw the spot
where the skater had gone through
and immediately ran toward It. When
he hid covered about half the dis
tancc toward the person in danger
who was clinging to the edges of the
Ice with his bare hands, the ice un-
expectedly sank beneath his feet. and
he sank deep into the cold water.
After MIR. McNewan had recovered
his presence Of mind, after the sud.
den dash into the cold water, he re-
newed his efforts TO reach the drown
ing person. whom, he knew would
soon be overcome by the cold water
and relinquish his hold on the ice. II
this occurred he would be carried
by the current far beneath the ice
and beyond human aid.
The coating of ice seemed thinner
at the point where Mr.. McKewar
went under, and he knew that ii
would not bear him. even If he man.
aged TO crawl out on top of it again
He found that the easier method
would be to break the ice that sepa
rated him from the one in danger
and this he managed to do, but no
without great difficulty.
Continued on page 6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-25
COOPERATIVE PLAN
FOR FARMERS THE
WAY TO PROSPERITY
Californian Says II M4pt be De-
veloped in Spirit Of Conf
dence and Trust.
NO OUTSIDERS ADMITTED
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington, Jan. 25.--American
agriculture as whole could profit
ably study the factors that have con-
trIbuted to the welfare Of California
In the face Of general business de-
preston" q. Harold Powell general
manager Of the California Fruit Grow
ers Exchange today told the NatiSnal
Agricultural Conference.
Mr.. Powell declared the success Of
cooperative marketing depended on
the development OF a spirit Of mu-
tual confidence and trust" between
those engaging in the venture.
Cooperative organizations. he said
should be composed exclusively OF
farmers and managed by farmers.
with the benefits returned to each
member determined by his patronage
Of the organization. lie advocated
payment OF only n fair rate of in
terest on capital stock. and that vot-
ing power be distributed on the "one-
man-one-vote" principle.
He said n cooperative association
could be held together by contract or
agreement between It and each mem
ber. and that membership terms
should extend over long periods Of
years Such organizations. he added
have the best chance for success 4
they handle only one crop Exten-
sion OF an organization to local com
quantities. through small Units, he sug-
Cested, might increase It's usefulness
| Continued on page 6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-25
40 STATE BANKS WITH
TOTAL RESOURCES
OF S7S,44S, ,974.Sl.
State Bank Commissioner G.
Il. MedilI Reports to Gov
ernor Denney.
IN HIS ANNUAL STATEMENT

Forty state banking institutions are
doing business in Delaware, with re-
sources totaling sfs,44S, s74.si, accord
ing TO the annual report Of State
Bank Commissioner George Il. Afedill.
which the latter has submitted TO Gov
ernor william ID. Denney. Following
is the text of the report:
The annual report of this Depart
ment. herewithS submitted under the
requirements of Section Il, Chapter
of the Laws of 1919,. sets forth the
condition of State banks. trust COM
panies and savings banks as dis
closed by their reports of December
81, 1921, and also al the date of each
of the five call reports made during
the year 1921; also the condition of
the Building and Loan Association as
shown by their reports at the end OF
their respective fiscal year, and other
information covering the activities OF
this Department during the past year
At the date of this report there are
forty state, banking institutions, in
Guiding branches. actively engaged in
business within the State, with COM
bined total resources of s7S,44S, ,974.S1
There are sixty-one Delaware COM
panies having the word Trust" as q
part of their name required to repor,
to this office. These companies are not
engaged in banking or trust business
within the State.
There are eighteen national banks
within the state. with total resources
OF s2l sos, ,143. The only relation that
this department has with these insti-
tutions is the examination Of theil
trust departments, the collection OF
taxes assessed against their shares OF
capital stock and calling upon then
for such reports as may be deemed foi
the public good and not for the pur.
pose of regulation.
At the 1921 session Of the Legisla
ture two new banking charters wer,
granted, viz:
Continued on page
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-25
4. \. JONES HELD
Up BY BANDITS
Truck Driver Robbed Of $50 on
the Philadelphia
Turnpike.

state Highway police are searching
for nvs bandits who heid'up and rob
bod Albert n. Jones'. :7ss Frankford
avenue. Philadelphia. driver for the
Clare Food and Relish Co. of $50 IN
cash md tho contents Of the truck
resr iioll, Oak about - O'Clock last
night
The bandits were In a Ford touring
car md after passing Jones. stopped
their machine In the middle OF the
Rad and jumped out. Two men leap
~ 20 the running board OF the truck
and ordered Jones 10 stop the machine
and put up his hands.
Tive 'o'hcr- made quick search of
JONES ciothinx and took $50 in. cash
which he had collected Nor the firm.
When joined protested because they
ordered him To- lcay. the truck, one oi
the men pulled him from the truck
scat md dealt him a severe blow in
the fsee. The men boarded the truck
and drove awny. leaving Jones
lying In the road
Later the truck was found about
10 miles from the scene Of the hold
up. The contents. consisting Of food
s'uffs. were missing
Jones made his way 10 the Holly
oak garage and notified the police
~. WAS unable 10 give an accurate
description of the men and had failed
, 10 Get the license number Of the Ford
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-25
NEGRO SOLDIER SAYS
SAW ANK SHOT DOWN
Sure He Was Killed for He
Never Came Back From
Hospital.
BY Associated Press to EVER Evening.

BY Associated Press to Ever Evening
Washington, Jan. 25.--Resuming it's
inquiry into charges OF alleged Illegal
executions OF American soldiers over
seas. the special Senate investigating
committee was told today by Henry
Gentry, Negro, Lawrence. Kansas,
that in France he saw Major Joseph
Phillips of Orange, n. j., a Negro,
shoot William Patterson Negro. for
refusing TO help cook cut bread.
Gentry, who testified while an am
bulance waited outside the Senate Of
fee building to take him to a hospital
to be operated on for appendicitis.
said as far as he knew the Negro
major was not tried.
DO you know Of your own knowl-
edge that Patterson died?" Gentry was
asked.
No. sir, but he went to the hospital
and never came back" y
The hanging of a Negro soldier at
Belleville, France. was described by
Colonel James p. Barney, of the Army
War College, who said the court mar
tial was composed of seven Negro and
five white officers. with Negro as
judge advocate. The soldier was con-
victed of assauhing a French woman,
60 years old, he said.
Testimony of Charles p. Green, a
former service man, previously heard
by the committee, that nine soldiers
were shot and killed by the military
police and taken 10 Base Hospital
Number 8 at Chateau Roux. in De-
lcember, 1918, was denied by three
medical officers on duty at the hospital
at the time.