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Evening journal., 1922-12-04
ATTAIN GOAL FOR
CITY GOLF LINKS
CONTINUED from First Pare D

CONTINUED from First PaEel
which S25121s was paid IN the
initial installment The remainder
is due by May 1. and with the de-
sired amount assured the Associa-
on will he enabled ~ 20 ahead at
once with its Improvements.
Il 10 estimated that A. least IS
more members will be added 10 the
total ~ 270 now signed up within
the next two or three davs as sew
eral team captains reported they
have prospects about ready 20 sign
membership cards In the spring
when the golf season WIFI get under
way again % is believed 100 or moro
additional men and women viii sign
annual membership cards. The
board of governors estimates that
daily greens fees paid by non-mem-
bers will provide enough revenue
70 maintain tho course adequately
during the coming year.
Memberships signed mp by the
various teams captains were report
Cd by Chairman Stevens as follows
W r. Stevens so; T.. p. Harris, "a;
H. I. Striclhouser %: I. L. Howett.
Il. ". F.. Lind "a; Charles Topkis.
IA: n. l.. Tatnall. 10; Mrs. Esteila
Rothschild. II. n. r Mearns. Q. Char
les Hayward. 4: Direct. /: Contri-
buttons. 3. amounting 20 f5l; Mr.
and Mrs T. Coleman dupont $1,000.
Total. 25o members. amount pa'd
In s251e.1e; total of new member
Ships and con'rihuf ons s50s9.16.
Charles :. Ernst. secretary Of the
Golf and Tennis Association. made a
speech commencing the activity and
persistence Of Chairman Stevens In
putt nE over" the membership
drive Mr.. Ernst said that while
slogan Of 400 members had been
adopted. that many members had
not been signed up hut the $4,000
goal set had been provided for by
present and future payments OF the
e3o membersh 'ps represented.
There was q general discussion OF
nrosoects of The association. and a
sent,men. was expressed by Mr..
Ernst and many others that Eolf +
will grow so greatly in popularity
fbat courses eventually viii have 10
he established IN several sections Of .
the city 70 relieve the congestion
bv the increasing number of play .
ers looked for az the municipal F.
course.
Evening journal., 1922-12-04
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Salvatore Cantera.
1897 West Eighth street. celebrated
their twentv-ffth wedding annivere-
airy at their home Yesterday. only
the lmmed ate family and few
intimate friends took part.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cantera we're mar
ried in Aqullla, the Province Of
Abruzzl. Italy. They have had
eleven children. four OF whom are
living. They are Mrs. Ernest Ianni
and Nicholas. Esther and Dominick
Cantera. The first three children
mentioned above we're born. in Italy.
All Of the four children were edu-
Gated in the Wilmington public
schools.
In addition to Mr.. and Mrs. Can
teras children assisting with the
celebration Yesterday, their two
grandchildren. Salvatore. son Of Mr.
and Mrs. Nicholas Cantera, and Ed
monds. the son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Err
nest Ianni. will take part.
Evening journal., 1922-12-04
DOPE Seller
GETS 3 YEARS
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of dope on the floor and a number
Of empty capsules hidden away. Z
Watson denied the charge and
backed by about five other witnesses
said that neither Of the two prin-
cipai witnesses were Al his house
Wedne sday night He denied ever
selling or in any way dealing with
drugs. He conducted his own case,
examining the different witnesses in
quite a skilful legal manner.
The defendant disclaimed any
knowledge as 10 the purposes Of A
push bell in the second-sfory front
room. which was Sescribed by De-
tective Riley. Watson said that the
push button was installed before he
occupied the house and that he had
never used Il.
How many times have you
served jail sentencesG' Assistant
City Solicitor Green questioned
Watson.
This will be my third" was the
response OF Watson. who apparently
was looking ahead, for sentence In
The dope case had not been pro-
nounced by the court.
The Negro said that he served
prison terms for breaking and en-
tering and manslauEhter. He gave
som ethinE of a discourse on the
way people try 10 hold YOU down
and not give you a chance 70 rise
when you once get into trouble"
declaring 70 the court that he has
been endeavoring TO do what Is
right.
Evening journal., 1922-12-04
GIVES ADDRESS
.ON PATRIOTISM"
DIR. Speakman Education
Week Speaker at High
School
MRS. A. D. WARNER
is ALSO SPEAKER

with az appropriate program az
the assembly Of the wilmington High
school. in the school auditorium.
this morning. the observance Of Ma
tional Educational Week" began In
this city. The pupils who took part
In the assembly were members of the
freshman class. The principal
speaker for the occasion was DR..
William c. speakman. state Com
mander OF the American Legion. He
based his address on the subject,
Patriotism"
III you are not 100 per cent
American you are not an American"
declared the speaker Continuing he
said. you boys Of today are men OF
tomorrow and YOU have certain
duties 10 perform. Everyone can be
patriotic IN spectacular way, but
loyalty in everyday duties Is real
patriotism. The duty Of all boys and
girls AZ this time. is 20 m yourself
for the right kind of manhood and
womanhood,"
Service TO others" said the
speaker must be known by an II We
are W WNWA VS. ANA NAAAN " NH ava ~
pointd out that each Wilmingtonian
should give service 10 our city In
order that the slogan. the first city
OF the first State" should be lived
up 10. DR.. Speakman closed his ad-
dress by saying service 20 others is
what makes life worth living
Mrs. A. d. Warner, a member OF
the committee who has arranged the
program for Educational Week in
this city, called attention 20 the NOV
ing pictures OF the activities OF the
rural schools of the State which will
he shown all week az the Savoy The-
atre through the kindness o. Mich
olas Jones. The reel shows the new
schools in the State. their field meets.
training and other fea-
lures This ls the fret time that the
pictures have been shown IN VII
Tomorrow afternoon and
Wednesday and Thursday. a group
of Wilmington High School students
will sing "Deiaware" in connection
with the showing Of the pictures
The devotional services At the as
sembly this morning were IN charge
~ Frank F. Ballantyne boys direc-
tor a. the Y NJ. e. A. At the close
~ tho program. several Christmas
carols were sung under the direction
NJ Miss Ruth r. Storms
Principal Charles Coke. called At
tention. 20 the fgct that g GRAY
Carter. high schoo. graduate. had
won an oxford University scholar
ship. Mr.. Coke said L. Bsyard Car
ter. a brother Is also n oxford and
will complete his scholarsh ip and re-
turn home next June. Both broth
ers are graduates Of the wilmington
High School and the University of
Delaware.
p z. Bacon. assumed his duties
AZ the school today AZ head of the
writing department. He came 20
tn city from Canton. III. and sue
ceeds II. A. Roush. who has gone 20
Philadelphia 70 he director Of pen
menship OF the schools In that city.
Evening journal., 1922-12-04
sI-PERIoR COURT GASES

With seven cases scheduled for
trial in Superior Court today. but
one actually went to trial the others
being continued Or disposed of by
settlement.
The case OF Louis Rubin, d. b. a.
vs. Thomas Rossiter, p. b. r.. an ap-
peal from a justice Of the peace, was
remanded. P. W. Green represented
the appellant and J. r. Davis the re-
spondent.
After jury had been partially
drawn in the suit Of Frank s. Dure
VS.. the Wilmington Auto Company.
an appeal from a justice Of the
peace. announcement was made that
settlement had been made Of s125
in favor Of the Wilmington Auto
Company.
The cases OF Eli n. Crowl vs. Sam
uel Biddle and Harry l. ellis VS..
Virginia dewitt Fielder and Samue!
Fielder were ordered continued TO
the next term.
The case Of Hyman Feinberg.
trading as French Street Garage. 4.
n. a. vs.. Charles c. Mammele and
Sons Company, p. b. r.. was ordered
owing to the absence of a
material witness. Aaron Finger rep
resents the appellant and J. c. wal
ker represents the respondent.
The case OF Rose Lee vs.. Whining
ton and Philadelphia Traction Com
pany scheduled for tomorr was
continued for settlement.
The case OF Harry Brodsky, d b.
a VS. Charles H LeLvitt and Com
pany, Inc. p. b. r, was continued by
conssnt.
Evening journal., 1922-12-04

Wilmington Is host this afternoon
70 group N motion picture stars.
who came here from New York 20
attend the Sunshine Ball at the
Hotel DUPONT tonight.
In the party are Mdry Carr. her
daughter and three sons: Julie Hall,
Montague Love and dainty. little
Miriam Battista. the child favcrite
Of the silver sheet" They were met
az the French street station by Mrs.
J. r Kuhns. chairman. and the
committee Of the Sunshine Society
in charge OF the ball. After visiting
the Sunshine campaign headquart-
ers, si2 Market street. and the
Queen Theatre. they will 20 10 the
Public Building this afternoon.
where they will be rendered a re-
cepJfon by Mayor Harvey
From the mayors office the party
will visit the Aldine Theatre. and
thence will he taken 20 the Home
os the Merciful Rest. and the hosp!-
tails Of the city. where they vii
spread the gospel Of sunshine among
the patients The visitors are all
ardent members or -le International
Sunshine Society and will he accom-
panied 70 Wilmington hv Mrs John
Alden. reimbursement OF the or
ganization
The Sunshine Ball tonight Will he
formally opened at o'clock by n
grand march. This will he started
by Mrs. Donald 5 Ashbrook. chair
man NJ the relief fund campaign.
and Mrs Kuhns. chairman Of the
ball committee They will h. fol
lowed by Mrs. Carr and the other
visiting screen stars, and on reach
ing the farther end Of the gold be-.
room VIII drop out Of the line. laav-
ing the visitors 10 lead the march.
Dancing will he enjoyed until mid
night Music will be furnished lv
the Original Six Orchestra Tickets
for the ball may he had from neia-
r. ers OF the Sunshine branches. 81
the headquarters. SIP Market street.
Robelen's Music Store, 10 Marker
street; a. the Hotel dupont office.
or at the entrance 20 the ball room
tonight.
Although primarily the ball will
be given for the fund used 70 main
tain Baby Ellen" the four-yesr oil
blind ward Of the Delaware Society
at the Arthur Home for Blin4 Ra
bles, Summit. y. J.. q Is hoped
enough money will he raised 10 ad ]
q portion 70 the general relief fund
This fund on Saturday passed the
$4,000 mark, although no large ir-
iividual donations have been an
-ounced
The silver loving Gun offered nv
Nillard T. Davis Tor the team trin~-
ng in the largest cum was captured
on Saturday hv the team heade
by Mrs. William J. Webster. which
Ieported 5000 for It's days colec-
ions. Mrs. Helen CLAYTON. of Ms
Ritchie's team holds tho
record thus far for tho largest col
ections In the shortest time. having
raised si10 within two hours
Yesterday was opened AZ 'Sr.i-
shine sunday in numerous churches
references being made by pastors O.
the work N the society I'm behalf
of suffering humanity.
At meeting Of team captains and
workers, held In the Sunshine head
quarters this afternoon. further re-
ports Of donations were made.
Cynthia's Helpers Branch OF the so
ciety won the silver cup donated by
Millard r. Davis. with a donation OF
$500.
Evening journal., 1922-12-04
.3,S77 in CITY
join RED CROSS
Partial Report of Member
ship Drive Heard by Ex-
ecutive Committee
HEAR FROM STATE
WORKERS LATER

Reports from the ehairmen Of
various bureaus and from Mrs
Henry P Scott. chairman for VIII
mington, Of the recent Red Cross
membership campaign were pre-
sented al the meeting of the exec
utive committee OF Delaware Chap
ter-of-the American Red Cross head
quarters. oil Delswar avenue. to-
day. Henry r. Scott. who has ac-
cepted the chairmanship Of the
executive committee. presided. Mrs.
Joseph Bancroft. who has accepted
the position Of vice-chalrman Of the
executive committee. will aid Mr..
Scott in the conduct OF that office.
Miss Madeline Draper. for the
Home Service Bureau. and Mrs.
Henderson Weir for the Bureau of
Hvg enc. reported for their bureaus.
The Bureau Of Production. II was
announced. had forwarded to the
United States Marines stationed In
Haiti and San Domingo, fifty COM
fort kits which was the quota ask
ed Of Delaware Chapter by the
American Red Cross orga MIA ton.
Mrs. Scott. for the Wilmington
membership campa ign. presented
her report by wards. The total for
the city up 10 date Is 3.s77 hut Mrs
Scott Is hopeful that others may
toin before the FIRST Of the year. The
total contribution NJ money was
S4O47, which includes 3.s52 annual
memberships 10 contributing. S
sustaining and one lie membership.
BY wards the returns were as fol-
lows: First "a: Second, IS: Third,
a.; Fourth. as; Fifth. 422; Sixth.
50: Seventh. 2.02s: Eighth. 50:
Ninth. s5e; Tenth. 20; Eleventh.
91; Twelfth, 1875; Union Park
Gardens. i73.
From State sections but
about half Of the towns and sections
have made any reports. although
the campaign closed on Thanksgiv-
plet NJ their drives as speedily as
possible and'are requested to send
their reports 70 headquarters, e11
Delaware avenue.
on motion Of Mrs. Thomas Will
son. chairman of the publicity OF the
Delaware Chapter. resolutions ex-
pressing the thanks and appreciation
Of the Chapter ONO ais for the aid
rendered in the recent campaign
we're unanimously adopted. The
resolutions we're extended 10 the
newspapers Of the city and State for
the cooperation shown in all depart
ments OF the papers; to the mer-
chants who made such creditable
displays in their show W Ddows ad-
vertlsing the campaign among whom
were: Lippincott and Company y.
and Company. Schwartz
and Compsny. Grant, Millard +.
Davis, Brokaw. Miller Brothers
Crosby and Hi. J. T. Mulin and
son. wilmington Electric Appliance
Company. Wilmington Gas Company.
Banks and Bryan. Smith-zollinger
Co. Vandevsr. Topkis Brothers
The resolutions also thanked the
milk dealers. who through either
printing special circulars which
we're distributed among their pa
irons. or having special paper tops
for the bottles advertising the cam I
paign did their part; the Boy Scouts
for their aid. and 20 Hesslsr, Inc, .
for two outdoor signs.
Evening journal., 1922-12-04
DEMOCRATS TO
HOLD CONFERENCE

Democrats members Of the Legis-
lature which will convene the first
Tuesday in January. will hold con-
ference - the Hotel Richardson al
noon tomorrow. The meeting has
been called by Dr William F. Hoey.
OF Frederica. chairman Of the Demo
cratic state Committee. Senator
Thomas r. Bayard and Congressman
elect william II. Boycef may also at
tend the. conference The members.
IL is understood will discuss proposed
legislation and may also discuss the
organizing OF the two houses the
Democrats having a majority in each
branch OF the Legislature for the
coming session.
Evening journal., 1922-12-04
government
AID FOR CITY
Canal Improvement Also
Included in Report of
Army Engineer
2l/1 MILLIONS FOR
LATTER WORK
special 70 IN. Evening Journal.

Special 20 The Evening Journal.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 4.-Recom-
mendations are made for the sppro-
prlatlon Of 100000 by the chief Of
engineers OF the army for mainte-
nance Of the project OF Improvement
Of the Wilmington harbor. according
to the report made to Congress to
day
The government engineers recon-
mendations for the maintenance
work Of this project is; Operation
Of dredge Minquas for 10 months.
$4,000; annual repairs TO thie
dredge. $4,000; maintenance Of
dredge. pipe line. etc. $4,000. and
super.ntendence and contingencies.
5000. The amounts are expected
10 be expended during the fiscal year
1924
The available funds amounting 20
sf25.73s2S for the maintenance
and operation Of the dredge MIN
quas which has been approved is
expected 20 he exhausted about
June 40. 1929
In the report on the Wilmington
harbor The chief engineer SAYS, the
facilities are not considered ade-
quate but the Harbor Commission
a. wilmington has adopted plans
for extensive Improvements, and
has recently constructed muni-
cipal produce wharf. which is In
use AZ the present time The trans
portatlon n water borne freight OF
an classes has been facilitated
The report ne submitted 20 Con
gress today also recommends the ex-
penditure NJ s2.5O0. 900 for the fiscal
year 1924 for the Improvement Of
the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal.
The presen. ava liable funds amount
Ing 10 f2.5i5.5is is expected 20 be
exhausted by June 40. 1929. which
provides for acquisition OF land for
enlsrging tho canal. excavation OF
5000. 1000 cubic yards Of material be
run. construction. maintenance,
summit Bridge. surveys ana enEl-
neering The amount specified for
summit Bridge is 100000.
In the recommendation FOR the
fiscal year 1924 the cost Of super
structures FOR fve remaining bridges
is placed AZ S500.000 The contract
for dredging from s.. Georges creek
% the Pennsylvania Railroad bridge
IL placed A. 100000 The report
saws that Improvements have no.
progressed far enough 20 have any
effect on commerce"
Evening journal., 1922-12-04
UNCLE SAM SELLS
OUT "BOOZE FLEET

United states Marshal Walter 8.
Money today sold five automobiles
seized by Prohibition agents here
during the past few months when
the drivers or owners were arrested
for violating the Nolstead act. The
cars were sold al the Wilmington Au-
tomobile Company garage. in West
11th street.
The sale was we'll attended. The
Wilmington Automobile Company
paid $500 FOR n GO. NJ c." bus.
Julian Cimatruto bought REQ
truck for $500 while a Ford roadster
sold for S56. This car was bought
by Bertha Spry. Daniel r. Kelly
paid S4gp for a Studebaker touring
car and the Keil Motor Company
bought an Apperson roadster for
S535.
Evening journal., 1922-12-04
DRUMMER'S FRIENDS
< GIVE HIM SURPRISE

Robert r. King. drummer ~ the
Aldine Theatre orchestra was given
A surprise party by members OF the
orchestra at his home. 207 East
TwentySfourth street last night. The
occasion was Mr.. Kings birthday
anniversary. The surprise was plan
ned In a novel manner. Mr. King
, was invited 70 take dinner with Mr.
and Mrs. Henry G. Drains. at their
home Twenty-third and Tatnall
: streets. Shortly after the dinner he
received telephone call from his
shome informing him that a party
Of friends from out Of town wer. At
his home 20 call on him.
Mr.. King IN company with Mr..
and Mrs. Drsine hurried 70 his
home. and upon arriving was greet
ed with music by the orchestra.
After Mr. King had sufficiently re-
covered from the shock" he was
presented with two auxiliary wings
. for an automobile Windshield ne a
birthday present from the members
Of the orchestra. Mr.. King was also
elected business agent Of local No.
311 Musicians Union AZ meeting
yesterday.
Those present AZ the surprise
party last night were: Roland Mar
shall, Harry D. Alexander, Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Ward. Of Philadelphia;
Ernest Lundgren, c. z. Ericsson.
Miss Irene Ericsson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph williams. Mr.. and Mrs viii
liam Ockenle nder. Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry G. Draine Robert Walters.
Mrs. 2. Walters, Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis walter. Herman Walter,
Eugene Walters. Samuel B. Dennsy,
Harry ". Moore and Mr.. and Mrs.
King.
Evening journal., 1922-12-04
BALDWIN -THoMs.

; Miss Louise Baldwin. 1928 West
street. and John 4. Thoms. Jr 25O5
Van Buren, street, were married this
.morning al the home Of Mr.. Thoms'
parents. by the Rev. Charles l..
Candee. pastor Of Westminster Pres
bvterian Church. The couple was
unattended. and the ceremony was
witnessed only by members OF the
immediate families. Mr.. and Mrs.
'Thoms left on q trip north and on
their return will live at 2703 Van
Buren, street.
t- Both Mr.. and Mrs. Thoms are
well-known in this city. Mr.
Thoms is organist al west
minister Church. and is widely
known in musical circles. Mrs
Thoms. until recently, was en-
ployed as a stenographer in the of-
hce Of Clerk OF Council Homer c
simmons.
Evening journal., 1922-12-04
GREEK prince,
wife ON WAY
To ENGLAND.
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iish royal family and Lord Louis
Mountbattens sister dls.iked Athens.
especially the climate, Il IS said. and
was glad that her husband would
take her 10 England.
Prince Andrew was spared the in
dignity pr having the insignia and
buttons torn of his uniform after
condemnation 10 exile but he viii
Tive under the cloud Of having oeen
declared TOO incompetent 70 be held
responsible for actions worthy of a
death sentence"
The revolutionary courtmartiai
Will now try persons OF secondary
rank alleged 20 be responsible for
Greece's defeat b. the Turks includ-
Ing the ex-High Commissioner 10
Constantinople, stergeidas.
Evening journal., 1922-12-04
SATURDAY HALF
HOLIDAY in p. @.

WASHINGTON. Dec. United
Press.) - Postmaster General Work
authorized postmasters throughout
the United States 10 grant Saturday
half-holidays TO postal employees
during the entire year whenever pos
sible without injury 10 the service
The order will be effective January
IS. 1928
This is an extension of an order
issued last July in which workers
in the postal service were excused
on Saturday afternoon during the
summer season from their posts at
the discretion Of postmasters.
Evening journal., 1922-12-04
R0M0VE TRUCK THAT
CRASHED INTO HOUSE

The large Mack truck which crash
ed into the dwelling occupied by
Howard Work and family al Mar
shallton last Friday afternoon. taking
away corner. Of the building. when
the steering gear broke on the truck.
was removed today. The truck got
fastened in the smashed frame work
or the house and il took consider
able time and trouble 10 get II away.
The truck which is owned by Alex.
Petrillo. proprietor OF the Brandy
wine quarries was driven by Charles
Fisher. Negro when It crashed into
the house. Hundreds OF persons
Evening journal., 1922-12-04
OPEN NOSE. THROAT CLINIC.

The Homeopathic Hospital start
ing this week, viii conduct a nose
and throat Clinic every Tuesday and
Thursday afternoon al go o'clock
with DR. Fred ". Smith, OF Phlla-
delphia, In charge. All operations
VII be performed on Tuesday after
moons.
Evening journal., 1922-12-04
3 HOT WATER
BOTTLES BURST
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hearing the report and her daugh-
ter's scream. attempted 70 arise from
her bed and rolled onto the other
two bottles. causing them 10 ex-
plode.
Jumping from her bed 20 escape
being scalded. Mrs. Lipplncott.
despite her Illness. went 10 the as
s.stance OF her daughter who had
been cut. The force of the exp osion
81 the last two bottles blew out
pane Of glass In the sick room.
After attending tho injured daush-
ter, Mrs. Llpplncott returned 10 her
he'd. although she suffered greatly
from shock
Evening journal., 1922-12-04
PrRY j. b. MANN TO-DAY.

CHICAGO. Dec. 4 tUnited Press }
Funeral services for Rep. James
r. Mann. of Illinois. who died IN
Washington Thursday was held AZ
HYDE Park Presbyterian Church az
. O'Clock this afternoon.
The body was accompanied from
Washington by Mrs kann and dele
cations from both Houses Of Con
gress.
The Congressional delegation will
return 70 Washington Immediately
after the services.
Evening journal., 1922-12-04
REASONS NOT YET
FILED FOR NEW TRIAL

Reasons for a new trial OF the case
Of DR.. Abram E. Frantz and his SON.
Howard r. Frantz. former secretary
Of the Board OF Health. who were
. found guilty by jury last week Of
charge Of conspiracy, had not oeen
filed by Robert G. Harman. attorney
for the defendants. up until early
this afternoon. Time for the Ming
) Of reasons expires today.
When the Jury found the two men
l guilty with recommendation for
mercy, Mr. Harman asked for an
arrest Of Judgment and moved for
new trial. The law provides that
reasons for retrial be filed within
afour days.
Evening journal., 1922-12-04
CITY TAKES
STEP.TO get
WATER RIGHT
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ed for a number OF years, Il being
recognized that eventually the city
cannot depend solely for It's water
supply on the race on the south
side OF the Brsndywine.
The rights in question are on the
north side Of the Brandywine from
tidewater. near the Market street
bridge. up 10 what is known as the
third dam. short distance from the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bridge.
Evening journal., 1922-12-04
MIR. NuLNoR RAcK TO WORK.

William r. Milnor, secretary 10
Attorney General S. d. Townsend.
who was Injured in an automobile
accident al Eighteenth and Market
streets on November 16. returned 10
his duties this morning. Mr. Nil
nor. who was badly injured. had his
head bandaged today. Il was
thought AZ the time OF accident
that his skull had been fractured.