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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-13
TR|PLETS BORN TO
MRS. MARY VACCAR|N0
Letter Received From Father. in
Ohio. Written in italian,
Awaits Interpretation.

y n.neteen-year-old mother and her
two newly-born daughters are
anxiously awaiting the arrival OF the
husband and father from far away
Ohio. where the news Of the birth of
tho twins was sen; 10 him on Sunday.
Today the mother. Mrs Mary
Vaccar.no. received a letter from her
husband al her home. e3l Ta;nall
siree;. bu; il was writ;er in the
language OF his homeland. The wife.
understanding only the language Of
her adopted land. has appealed for
an Interpreter 10 translate the letter,
so that she might know If her hus-
band VIII come 20 Wilmington shortly.
Mrs. James Germano. grandmother
81 the twins. conducts a grocery store
al the Tatnal street address. but al
though italian. can neither read nor
write that language. But this after
noon. she said. friend OF the family
will read the letter 10 the anx!ou.
wife.
\ son was also born 20 the young
WIFE early Sunday morning. but soon
died despite efforts Of DR.. {. c. Neese
TO save its life. Mrs. Naccarino has
been maried four years and is also
the mother OF a three-year-old son
James. Her husband left this city
following the railroad strike to look
FOR employment IN Rayland. o.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-13
CITY COURT CASES.
Lewis adams. Negro. Sentenced 10
SiN Months for Assault.

Ticadiug guilty ~ e charge ~ ae-
sault and battery. Lewis Adams color-
3D. was sentenced 20 SIX months inn
when arraiEncd before
Judge Daniel o. HASTINGS. in tho
Municipal Court this morning. Adams
was arrested last night ~ "A house at
2ls West Fifth street. after ~ was
reported murder had been commit
ted When the police arrived hoy
found Walter Johnson. coloTed. bleed
ing about the head. and with nasty
knife wounds in his left hand.
At the police station Johnson was
ordered locked. up. lie was identified
as being wanted on a breach Of the
peace charge. When arraigned. ne
was sentenced 90 30 days .mprison-
ment.
Harry Scott. arrested last nigNt by
Policeman Vandergr.ft on a charge
OF driving an automobile while lntoxi-
Gated. had not recovered sufficiently 20
be arraigned FOR hearing this
morning. Ills case was continued
Until tomorrow.
At the request OF the defendant. the
court granted a continuance until
Friday N the case Of James Roseu-
baum, charged with speeding
a nolle prOsequi WAS entered by the
State in the case of Morris T.. Seifert
Of New York. charged with driving an
automobile while intoxicated.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-13
TURKEY PRICES MAY
DROP FOR CHRISTMAS
One King Street Dealer Says
Cost May Go Below That Of
Last Year.

There Is a possibility that turkeys
and other fowl will be sold during the
Christmas season at price, below those
obtained during the Thanksgiving sea-
son and last Christmas.
The possibility. however. according
10 n poultry merchant who trades in
fowl on n fairly large scale. ~ faint.
Prices for turkey will. I'm all lilSeli-
hood. range from Go cents to 20 cents
n pound. he said
These particular fowl will probably
not begin to appear In the local mar
kot until the Friday before Christmas.
Other fowl. such as chickens. will bring
moderate prices. Al present chickens
are selling in the King street market
nj from 36 cents 10 40 cents a pound.
with ducks at pyices "A few cents
higher. The supply Is very small. the
belief being that farmers are saving
az many ms possible for the usual
Christmas rush.
Eggs still maintain their high level
bringing so cents n dozen.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-13
v. {. COLLINS TAKEN
|. BACK TO PENNSYLVANIA
His Attorney Objects to His
Hasty Removal From This
State.

James salisbury. attorney. bitterly
disputed the removal OF Warren r.
Collins. 10 West Chester. Pa. 20 an
swer a charge OF embezziement when
Judge Hastings in the Municipal
Court this morning ordered the man
turned over 20 the Pennsylvania au-
thor.ties.
Judge Hastings decided that. with
the IGNORING OF the redusition
papers by Governor Denney. there was
nothing FOR the court 10 do but order
Collins held. Mr.. Salisbury then an
nounced his intention Of instituting
habeas corpus proceedings TO prevent
his client being taken from the State.
However. the alleged fugitive was
taken in charge by Captain OF Detec-
tives Robert J. Benson, who delivered
him 10 the Pennsylvania officer. Be
fore Mr.. Salisbury was able TO take
any action Collins was whLsked away
in an automobile
The objection voiced by Mr.. Sauis-
bury was that the requisition papers
We're not accompanied by any other
papers 10 show the detailed nature OF
the offensive that his client was ac-
cused OF. The warrant from the gov
ernor OF Pennsylvania charged Col
Inns with being a fugitive from justice
Collins, IL IS alleged. is wanted IN
| Pennsylvania 10 answer to the charge
or charges Of embezzlement. Accord
/ ing TO the police here, he was engaged
as an automobile salesman. Durins
( his business transactions. the police
say. he appropriated funds for his
own use
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-13
GRAND OPERA PLANS FAIL.
Cincinnati. Cleveland, Detroit Default
and Pittsburg Quits.

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Pit;sourg. Dec. 13.-Pians for a
grand opera season in Pittsburg this
winter were officially abandoned last
night \ statement issued by direct
ors OF the Pittsburg section OF the
United States Grand Opera Company
said in part:
1t was decided 10 abandon the at
tempt 20 give Pit;sburg high class
grand opera in connection with other
CITIES. The plan was 20 organize a
company which would give SIX 20 ten
performances in Plttsburg and an
equal number Of performances in
other large cities. such as Cincinnati.
Cleveland and Detroit.
Inability OF Cleveland and DetroS
10 do their part toward properly
financing the project. threw an un-
fairly large burden upon the Pitts
burg section. The decision results in
the abandonment OF the grand opera
tour"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-13
DISABLED VETERANS
GUESTS AT DINNER
Entertained Last Evening by
Women's Auxiliary Of Della
ware, Post No. 1.

Attired in khaki uniforms. and bear
ing on their sleeves tho x Id stripes
denoting injury while in action. more
than twenty disabled veterans 81 the
World War PATIENTS at Brandyw.ne
Sanatorium. We're the guests last n. zht
Of the Wcmen's Auxiliary OF Della
ware Post No. I. American Legion. a.
IA chicken dinner in Grace Church
House
Brief addresses were made by sever
al members OF Delaware Pcst and
during the course Of the dinner. which
was an exceptionally fine one. pre-
pared under the personal direction OF
the women. a musical program was
rendered. When wartime airs were
introduced the veterans Joined IN the
singing and apparently enjoyed e.
/ The veterans We're brought from the
sanitorium and returned in automo-
bues haned the auxiliary by various
citizens. The American Legion posts
Of the city plan 10 cooperate in giving
the eX-service men an ENJOYABLE
Christmas. II arrangements can be
made an entertainment Will be held
at the institution.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-13
THE NATION MOURNS
PASSING AND LOSS
OF JOHN WANAMAkER
Continued from page 1.

The large department stores of
Philadelphia announced thday that
they would suspend business for five
minutes az p. m. tomorrow when the
funeral services FOR Mr.. Wanamalker
begin.
The list OF more than $50 honorary
pallbearers contains the names Of men
prominent Sn the city. state and no
ton. Among them are Chief Justice
Taft. senators Pepper and Reed.
Pennsylvania. Governor Miller. New
York; Governor Sproul and Governor
elert Pinchot. Pennsylvania: William
Jennings Bryan. Cardinal pougherty.
n. Gordon Selfridge. London. Eng
land. Mayor ilylan. New York: Mayor
Moore. Philadelphia: Charlemagnc
Tower. former ambIseador 10 Ger
many; Oscar and Nathan Straus
New York; tho Rev Francis T.. Clark
Boston: Grover A. Whalcn, New
York; President Rea and Nicc-Prosi-
dent Atterburv Of tho Pennsylvania
railroad Solicitor general Beck
Washington: John Shcdd. Chicago;
Dr. Wallace *. flaJclinc. Washington
Thomas Edison. arrange. y. y: How
ard Heinz. Pitteburg: Irving r. Bush
| New York.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-13
SAYS MINERS FOUGHT
FOR HOMES AND UNION
Counsel for Defense at Herrin
Trial Says Accused Men
Are Innocent.

Iy Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Marion, Ills. Dec 13--Tc8tmony 30
show five mon charged with murder
In connection with the iicrrin mino
killings had no part IN the riding but
were elsewhere al the time. was prom
ised by A. W. Kerr. chief counsel Of
tho Illinois mine workers. iu his open
Ing statement 90 the jury ln The FIRST
~ the miner trials here today. The
five men are charged with The death Of
Howard Hoffman. enc Of tho % union
men killed IN the outbreak.
Kerr declared the billing 81 the men
was tho result Of an invasion ~ VII
hanson county by armed guards. and
many acts OF brutality eliminating boz
the ruthless murder 81 fhrcc uuiOh
coal miners.
lie asserted williamson county rose
~ the defense ff rs ho.os'. adding
tina "by this act OF selr-defeuac lt
served notice on the American gum
men and upon those who would ON
| ploy the American gunner. that Ibis
/ was not a safe community in which
/ 90 scnd hired murderer
The miners fought also to protect
/ their union, no faid. declaring tho
et1te had boon "WiDkodly careless" .u
| selecting tht defendants. Mr.. Kerr ON
/ phas.zed that "No win fh ~ you .n
/ this case that OTIS clark. Bort Craze.
/ Joseph Ctrnlgh Iry1 Mann ard
| Peter Hitler Nho dofondtu'aJ not only
/ had nothing whatever tD go with Tho
/ killing OF Howard Hoffman or any o.
his aseociafee. but that flnv were lu
positions and pl1cos 80 a. time Thrn
- would have boon practically imppevf-
bic r them to have had anything era
Do with DO W. win produce nero D.
great number 90 mon OF roputo .u tnn.r
comm unity who were standing along
tho lno ~ march watch I.I 90 -lf
place ~ tho killing They w.u teI gov
that not O. single ono ~ .1o drfand1n'l
was ou Tho march.
Prosecuting auth ..'.os ~ IG.r1 e
he iss"r,od. woro being Influenced l.
"a private organization composed Oh
mon ~ great wealth. Tho Illinois Cham
bor 90 CoTumerro".
, "Actu1fod By dae.re Tor veu
geance". h" continued. eager to o.
, / anything that Tu nelp O.. deg'-
organized l7i1r. tho Chambor ~ Com
+, merco is tho organization that s~o4o
cute' in fh.s case. You and vori aio-,
etand between these defenIlrts sn
this cry for .cngcarc"".
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-13
GRAND MASTER BAMBERGER
VISITS CORINTHIAN LODGE

Grand Master Charles A Bamberge.,
Of 4. r. q 4. NJ, of Delaware with
the members Of his staff last night
paid an official visit To Corinthian
Lodge, No. 20. at the Masonic Temple.
The communication OF the lodge was
unusually well attended. Grand Mas
ter Bamberger made an address. The
members Of the staff in attendance
We're: Senior Grand Warden Harry
W. Lowe; Junior Grand Warden w.
3. Almond; Senior Grand Deacon
West T. Iamborn. Jr.; Grand Treas
urer Charles ID. Bird; Grand Marshal
Harry G.. Little; Grand Sword Bear
er w. .. Wingate; Senior Grand
Steward James T. Eliason, Jr.; Junior
Grand Steward. Harris Samonisky
Grand Instructor Harry Newlin.
Following the communication Of the
lodge. a banquet was held in the ban
quet hall. There was plenty Of music
while Hamilton l.. Harris rendered
several vocal solos. Clarence Hess is
master Of COrinthian Lodge.
The grand master and his stan Will
pay their official visit TO Temple lodge
ut the Masonic Temple tonight.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-13
KIwANIS MEMBERS TOLD
OF NEAR EAST TROUBLES

The conditions Of the Near East
and the burning Of Smyrna was the
subject OF an address made by Cap
tain J. r. Phillips Of the transporta-
ton department OF the Near East Re
lief at the luncheon-meeting OF the
Kiwanis Club. in the banquet room Of
McCsbe NJ. i. Church. this afternoon.
The troubles in the Near East were
described by Captain Phillips as a
race between the cross and the cres-
cent. and he made an appeal for the
afflicted people. Thurs.on, the ma
gicisn. who was 70 have entertained
wee not present. There was fair
attendance OF members. The women
OF the church served luncheon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-13
MARY HARK|NS SEEKS :
$4,000 DAMAGES
Alleges She Was Injured While
Employed at Home Of Ed
ward 6ringhurst 5th.

Judge Rice and a Superior Court
,usy today resumed the hearing Of
testimony In the case OF Mary G.
usrk'ns against Edward Bringhurs,.
s,h. n suit for $4,000 damages.
The trial began yesterday after
noon. with Robert O.. Hartman as
aitorasy FOR the plaintiff and Charles
y. Curlcy counsel for the defense.
Mr.. narkins. who was formerly
employed as cook az the Bringhurst
home IN Brandyw.ne hundred. ,esti-
ned thai she sustained permanent in
iurles when, she said. the defendant
elected her from Miss Ta'inghurst's
bedroom and pushed her against the
wall az corridor. She stated she
had lcen hired by Miss Bringhurst
and had gone TO the bedroom TO ask
her employer. who was III. 10 correct
an error IN a wage check drawn by
Nj. Bringhursi. She denied that an
other servant told her not TO enter
tn lnvaid's chamber. Notwith stand
ing she suffered great pain. she left
tho house soon after the alleged as
sault. she said. and. declining a chauf-
fcur's invitation 20 ride In the Bring
hurst automobile. walked a mile TO n
trolley line. carrying a handbag and
stopping en- route 10 rest.
Another witness testified that he
saw nngar prints and black and blue
marks ON the plaintiffs left arm after
the alleged assault. but he made con-
Trajectory statements when asked
whether they were on the front or
back % the arm.
nr. Swiihln chandler OF Philsdel-
nhis described Mrs. ilarNins' physical
condition prior and subsequent 10 her
soiourn IN the Rr.nghurst household
To mentioned n surgical operation bC
perfOsmed on hcr several years age
and stated 70 was a success. Since
the alleged assault scar wounds TO-
.uitlng from the surgical operation
have burst. he said. and her iujurle;
us permanent. lie Thoughts the in.
Wries we're caused by frCe and eX.
PRESSED the opinion that they could
have resulted from such an assault
a. ;he plaintiff avcrred. When his at
tention was called Ia Mrs. Iiarkin'
being led 10 and from the witnes,
sand he stated that since the allcg
% assault she has TO be assisted wher
Walking
Tho ease will he resumed this after
nu"u
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-13
DENIES DOUBLE MURDER.
Farm Hand Quizzed for Deaths of
Indiana Couple.

I'y Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
New Castle, Ind, Dee. 13.-Bcn
Brookshire. ,2S-year-old farm hand.
who was lodged in the county Jail
here yesterday following the discov-
cry OF murders OF MIR. and Mrs. VII
liam G.. Shaffer. still denied Az
knowledge of the crime early today.
Officers questioned the man through
out the night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shaffer We're found
on their farm near Middletown. with
their heads crushed.
Brookshire could not give officers a
definite outline of his movements last
Tuesday. They said the couple Prob
ably had been murdered on Wednes-
day night OF last week.
Jewelry and money said 10 be in
excess OF $4,000 was missing from the
house and police believe the motive
for the crime was money.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-13
CITY TO PAY FOR
DAVIS |NC|NERATOR
Confessed Judgment Today on
Suit in That Behalf Brought
in Superior Court.

cay Solicitor Satterthvalte IN SUI
O. or Court today. On behalf of the
CITY. confessed judgment for sii.455.a0
o. tho plaintiff In the suit OF the
naNs Carriage Furnace Co. against
Tho Mayor and Council or Wilmington.
ms q for the fu.l amount OF The claim
ana costs. with interess. from the date
of no acccptance 81 the plant by the
sfN
rne s.;y solicitor made his an
noInccmcu; following a conference
hs;wc,u DAVID !. Re.nhardt and
Frtnk l.. speak man. representing the
pa ntlN
Included IN the amour; IS an stem
o. Se6ie - for changes IN the wall
pans The confession Of Judgment n
tn .u.' brings go close q very inter
.s;ns CAGE. The Mayor and Counci,
Asd held up the final paymen; on the
irclnerator. on account OF the trouble
thai developed IN connection with IS
purchase by the city.
- she original amount. $4,000. &c
rer cent vas paid May 20. on Oc-
toher - pavmcn; for material. S26.-
200 oS. vas made. and the fina! ba,-
snce vas what was sued FOR.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-13
HE KILLED BRUNEN
TO SATISFY MOHR,
POWELL TESTIFiES
Continued FROM page I.

Of the convlcts are at the State Re
formatory In Railway and four at the
state p,nitentiary at Trenton. They
Will be brought here on n supreme
court order.
Powell testified yesterday that after
shooting Brunon he and Mohr drove
rapidly back TO Camden and that
Mchr gave him $50 the next day (Of
the promised $1,000 promised tho
moment the circus man was killed.
Powell said. he was paid two more $50
bills on the day before the funeral, $50
more n few days later. then sos. and
on April 4 Mohr pawned diamond
and gave him $25. On April Powell
was arrested
why did you shoot John Brunen?"
asked Koown.
II don't know said Powell. only
on acCount Of Mohr. lie kept after.
me for five months"
Why didn't you tell the authori-
ties?"
Wei. he was supposed to De my
best friend"
why didn't YOU tell Harry Mohr
10 do Il HIMSELF"
~ wish he had done II himself"
Was II for tho money you did it,"
II don't know. I think maybe II
was. That. and sympathy for him
and his family. 7 knew II was wrong.
but ! never expected 10 would really
'come OF. prolonged u from 30
vember 10 March Another three weeks
and we would have been or with tho
shows and 10 would never have hap
lpcncd."
Were You intoxicated"
well. I had drunk half n pint ~
whisky. and maybe was a whole
lot mcancr than II I hadn't had 90 in
me-"
Powell appeared 10 Judge KaI7rh
20 excuse him from answering qucs-
lions which. as hc said. might bc
leading up "a show that ] aln't all
right IN my head now" TO Koown's
question a. to whether he had not
ravcd and barked like dog IN Dis
cell and tried IN commit suicide by
dashirg his head against the wall. h'
answered in smulion manOsyilablo'
when compelled 90 do 90.
, II bumped my head because
b thought I could get into a hospital
r no SAID Il was scared In tho jai
that night"
- nrs. Brunen was dressed ip q uoa
b black suit with white hair stripes yes
10 terdny. and sat quietly through m
v day with an occasional angry shak
Of her head when Powell mentione
D her.
3. Mohr listened tcnselv and w.thou
; a smile. except when his wife came 2
; chat with him during , rccess. an
b patfed hts check.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-13
HANOVER DRAMATIC CLUBS
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT

The Dramatic Club OF Hanover
Presbyterian Church gave a Christ
mas entertainment. including two
one-act plays. in the church auditor
ium last night. THE Christmas Carol"
and Christmas Chimes" were the
titles Of the plays. Music was fur
nished by the club orchestra. Robert
Reed and Miss Virginia Keen sang
solos, accompanied by Miss Enola
Keen
The characters in the FIRST play
were David Pierce. Joseph Vorous.
Harry Loose. John Reybold. Edward
Lynch. Penrose Turner. Alice Reybold
and Guy +. Lambert. The second play
was acted by Ernest Peoples, Mrs.
Ernest Peoples. Mary Thomas and
Robert Hackett a silver offering
was taken for the poor OF the city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-13
GRAND JURORS DRAWN
FOR THE YEAR 1928
Petit Jurors Have Also Been
Drawn for the January Term
of Court.

IoF the year l?-' jury 'ommiS-
sloners Joseph c. Lawson and John
r.. Lambson have drawn the follow
ing grand jury for the Court Of Cen
eral Sessions, which will report 10
the courts on January .:
First Representative district-Harry
Van Gnsken.
Second-Chestcr j. Moore and VIII
liam l.. IIamann.
Third-Wilkin l.. Strahorn and
Philip j. Isaac.
william NJ. Mask, Jr.
Fifth-Victor w. Faivre and Ben
jamin G.. Haley.
Sixth-Frank Bechtcl and George S
Bigger.
Seventh--R. r. NJ. Carpenter and
John Il. Lyman. Jr.
Eighth-Marshall II. Tindall.
Ninth-Robcrt j. Colbert and Eber
Il. Frazer.
Tenth--Andrew Eliason and John +
H. Clayton.
Eleventh.. Leslie Ford.
Twelfth--Joseph y. Reeves and VII.
liam @. Janvier.
Thirteenth Alexander L. Corbl
and John Iieldmyer. Jr.
F'ourteenth-Thoma Lattomue.
Fiftecnth-William l.. Reynolds.
Petit Jurors Drawn Also.
For the January term OF the court,
the following petit jury has beer
drawn and notified TO report 10 tn.
courts on January \:
First Representative District-wn
liam T.. Daniels and Dennis ONcn.
Sccond-Paul \. IIeinzroth an,
Joseph A. Horner.
Third-William T. Benson, William
Il. Jorde. Mayrlce +. Alexander an,
William II. Griffith.
| Fourth-Albert II. Peoples. Johi
Hubbard. Henry r. Haeson and Chas
: Publ.
Fifth-Herbert I. Halnes. Charlie
w. Jones. Frederick Heller and ITarr
W. Jones.
SNth-John NJ Donohoe and Tho,
]. Lloyd.
Seventh-William winthrup. CIT
ford McElwee. Henry Mccullough an
John Haley
Eighih-llarvey Davis and Georg
n. Stewart.
Ninth-louis l.. Curtis and Williai
w. Morgan.
TCnth-Ozro Lunt. Jacob j.. wrlsh
George Harrington and Howard WI
helm.
Eleventh Samuel Slack and Tho
\. Cam
| Twcltth-W William T. Penninrto
and Charles T. Rose.
Thirtccnth-Ab ram Forle an
/. Thomas =. Clayton
Fourteenth. Harper Lyman ar
Cherries T. Dukes.
Fiftccnth-Edgsr T. Hcinold ar
Joseph Marker.
Thu following additional petit jur
has also been drawn for tho nr:
! period:
FRS; Representative d.striot-Pcrc
l.. Bcsl.
Second-Thomas Fulton.
Third-William 7. Mahoney
Fourth-Charles NJ. Banner.
FIfth-Edwin G. Robinson.
SiNth-Iewis T. Talley.
Sevcnth-Iohn Lewis.
Eishth-Chester W. Hendr.ckson
Ninth-wiliam G. Singer.
Teath-Thomas Reese.
Elcvenih-OLver Rambo.
Twelfth-Harry I. Gray.
Thirtecnth-Clifton Deputy.
Fourteenth-Charle w. DAVIS.
Decentralization r. Derricksor
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-13

Tho condition o: Charles Z. Dube,i
a. $50 llo2 Washington street. who
tas been 90 s.nce last THURSDAY war
,tpor'ed as much better 10y his ply
s...an. Dr. =. T. Negendank. last
r.Elt Ills son. Rev. Charles Dubell.
rer or O. 50 JOHNS Episcopal Church
o. Camdcr. y. J visited him las; Fri
dar Mr Dubeu has conducted a ma 4;
r'ore % TINS city for the past fifty
four Ns1rs
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-13
Miss Newbold Dinner Guest.

Miss Florence Newbold. secretary
for the diocese OF the Girls Friendly
Of the Episcopal Church, VIII visit
here Friday evening and will address
combined meeting or the Girls
Friendly societies OF the city. at ST.
Andrews Parish House. Saturday
afternoon at o'clock. a supper niece
ing viii be held in Trinity Parish
House. az which Mics Newbold will be
the guest Of honor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-13
LABOR LAWYER TO AID
FIGHT ON DAUCHERTY
Compers Tells Committee That
Federation Counsel Will
Back Kelley.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

Washington. Dec. % - samuel
Gompers. president Of tho American
Federation ~ Labor. frankly told tho
House judiciary committee today that
the executive committee ~ the fed
Grafton had authorized the employ
ment ~ counsel 90 assist Be.resenta-
tive Keller. Republican. Minnesota. IN
prosecuting Impeachment lroceedings
against Attorney General DauSherty.
Notice was served o1 the committee
today by Jackson II Ralston. counsel
/ for Representative Keller .Repu5l-
can. MINNESOTA. IN the impeachment
proceedings that he would insist on
his rights before the committee
even Z he had % carry his hght 90 the
House Of Representative
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-13
Mrs. Gnfiths 80 Years Old.

An enjoyable evening was spent at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Wetherall of IA Rockford Road. sat
urCiay. in celebration of the eightieth
birthday anniversary OF Mns. Crit
iiths. Those present We're: Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert WetheraN. Robert Weth-
erall, Mrs. GTihiths. Mrs. Inarwick
Mrs. Coady. Mss Esther Warburton.
Nathaniel Warburton. Mrs. Brown,
Mrs. Coucill, Miss Annie Couclu, Mr..
ard Mrs. James Brindle. Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Hunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Wood. OF
Philadelphia; Miss Annie Vickers and
Miss Clara Vickers. OF Philadelphia /:
Wtlliam Greenhalgh, Mr.. and Mrs
Ackeroid