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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
HERR|N NARCHERS
KILLED WOUNDED.
WITNESSES State
Witnesses Describe Atrocities.
Committed on Helpless. Un-
armed Non-Union Men.
SHOT DOWN As THEY RAN
- Associated Press to Every Evening.

{ g Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Marion. Ills. Dec. 20-with %
ecars ~ bullet and knife wounds n
.heir hodies. three survivors - me
Herrln riots testified today no ne
rial of five men in connection with
the killing of twenty n0n-union men
asst June. They were Joseph O'Rourke.
william Cairns and Robert officer.
William cairns. who followed Rober-
Oficer. the first survivor 20 take the
stand. testified that after tho defend
ers II the mine surrendered under =
white flag. that the prisoners wers
marched out VI the pit with their arms
above their heads.
The witness then pointed out Gus
Clark a. one Il two men he had sAen
with a.. X. Mcdowell. superintendert
OK the mine. and thai Clark had a gua
in his hand.
Then We marched on and 7 heard
some one shout. Hugh Willis is COM
ing the witness continued wills .
an official ot the miners union.
We marched ou until We came - a
barb wire fence with four OF I'VE
strands and some one shouted: Al
men with guns line up 20 he right
and someone else shouted: Now yoa
fellows run and the fring started
II tried 20 climb through the fence.
buy fell with a load Of buck shot N my
body. \ ride bullet grazed my scalp.
While I was lying there saw "A blood
covered wounded man leaning against
a tree. a big man with A sun came
up and said 20 the wounded man.
You great big---can'-' We Kill yo-s
and he fred into has body
The witness then pointed 90 Peter
Hitler. one of the defendants as ths
man who fired the shot.
/ Then saw another man dre "a shot
into the body of John Shoemaker. as
sistant superintendent Of the mine. IS
he lay wounded on ,he ground. no
witness continued.
Continued on page 5.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
GUY R. FORD HEADS
THE K|WAN|S CLUB
Popular Real Estate Operator
Elected President at To-
days Luncheon.

Christmas spirit pervadcd the
luncheon meeting of the kiwanis
Club in the du Barry room OF the Ho-
tel du Pont this afternoon. a hand
somely decorated and brilliantly o.
Illuminated Christmas trep stood in the
center Of tho room. william Taylor
impersonated Santa Claus and dis
trlbuted gifts among the members. %
whom l30 were present. Christina $
carols were sung by all present. and
the kiwanis G!ee Club also render
ed selections.
For the ensuing year. the following
osscers' fcre eIsc.edssy the ciub: Guy
n. Ford. president. A. q. wilkinson,
vice president. c. T. Bridgham. treas
urcr: V. c. Blackwell. capital district
trustee; +. r. Ballantyne, W n
fSeacnm. George ?. Cornell. Harry j
Harkins. William Mask. Jr. William
G.. Taylor. George Townsend. Jr. and
II. H. Turnr. directors
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
MONUMENT TO MARK
OLD KINGS HIGHWAY
Memorial Will. be Erected at
New Castle by Selden S.
Oeemer.
specisl Correspondence Every Ey.n,ns

Upecial Correspondence Every ENen,n8
New Castle. Dec. 20 Selden s.
Deemcr. president OF the Deemer
Steel Casting Co. is making plans FOR
the erection OF a large monument of
granite and steel at his residence.
Sixth and South streets. The plot OF
ground 10 be used as the site has been
flower garden and was formerly a
portion OF the old Kings Highway"
over which Caesar Rodney rode ON
horseback from Dover To Philadelphia
to sign the Declaration OF lndepen-
dence. The monument is To be erected
as memorial TO the "Old Kings
Highway
Two bronze tablets one in memory
ot Caesar Rodney and the othcr in
memory Of the Delaware soldiers who
fought In the World War will he in
serted on the sides OF the granite por
,ion OF the monument and also n
tablet in memory OF soldiers of other
wars will be inserted. Mr. Deemer Is
endeavoring to obtain a German Can
non. which. II secured. will be placed
on top Of the structure He has been
in communication with L. :. Senator
i Rail to have him introduce bill Tor
I the distribution of the cannon cap
tured during the World War Plans
are ocins made for the erection 81 a
drinking fountain along the curb on.
posite the monument.
Mr.. peemer yesterday received 500
/ Christmas toys and will receive today
600 pounds of candy which will 10
distributed on Christmas morning NJ
/ 10 O'Clock. from his residence 10 the
children OF the city. as has been tho
annual custom by Mr.. Deemer Tor sew
eral years
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
PINE, GUM AND SPRUCE
FORESTS ON STREETS
Christmas Trees Here in Abund-
ance at Prices From so Cents
TO $40 Apiece.
Photo by RoyaI studio.

The Christmas season has opened
Wilmington. staid and conventional
has undergone radical change IN its
superficial appearance. Its plain side
walks and vehicle covered streets
have ben turned into Vertiahlc
forest OF eVergrceus. Trees can 10
had a. prices ranging all the way
from so cents 20 $40. They are pine.
gum. spruce and cedar.
Ice and snow covered. coming from
hundreds of miles over the Canadian
border. from the forests OF mysteries
and solitude and from the game in
tested woods Of Maine. hundreds. yes
thousands OF tho esersrcens have
found their way over a thousand miles
OF ssieel rails into the heart OF the
city.
Small and large. tlrc trees have
been arrayed in every section of the
city. Even City Hall plaza and the
east side Of Rodney Square have been
turned into a mart for the sale OF the
disnified looking rulers 81 the snow
blanketed forests
The trees have a mission 20 fultl
although their life IN this CLINE VIII
be short. a month a; least, two months
q: the most Children will pranc,
with Joy. even father Will derive his
JOY from the beauty and their ever.
lasting greeness.
In but a few days the appearance.
Of the trees will ne changed WheT
+ the sun peeps over the horizon Mon
| day morning. and when your childreI
T stealthily creep down the stairs an
put their little heads through the por
t!eres the tree will be there and % Wi
bear fruit which will carry JOY q
their hearts. on the topmost brancl
, will probably be golden star. light'
and gilded balls. There viii b.
stockings. drums and horns an,
everything in which the kiddies de
light. Around It's base will be III
rocking horse. the wagons and III
trains. Maybe a warm sweater. new
suits and candy.
The Christmas tree marts awakei
the people 10 a full realization Of wha
the Christmas spirit means Their
are some. yes many skeptics IN IN
world today. a number even in WI
mington. Probably the sight OF IN
trees. bearers Of Joy, Will change the.
outlook on life.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
NOLOAN TO GERMANY
At PRESENT. MORGAN
PARTNER EXPLAINS
Lamont Declares That Berlin
Must Debate Before She
Will be Helped.
WOULD GLADLY AID FRANCE

Hy Assoc ci'fed Press % Every Evening
-."' ''''. ~ Nh 'ddr'F' ny
Lamont "i ~ ,. Morgan
1'' '''I,'h'' ''t'r" ih" council ~
.-" '''" lI'h7 ia't nEht IN which
~ "'9' ''|'H II''p''iF ~ loan 'o
'''' l' '''' was i's'fd'1 today 1s ono
''' MOS. @'Fhih''h' statements y"'
''''''' on 'h' question. ITO" American
I''I'' "'F' no intention ~ making "a
.''' To ''iin'nF. h" SAID. "ef auTe shf
I' "'l '' "n' p'-''"n 'f mo present
l'i'" '" INSPIRE ""I r'"ple with cone
'n.i'. Too buy i'7 bonds.
n. .h' '''n' ifn' Nlr. I"'n"n' STATED
'i''' '''4 1NH'f "nira h" believed a
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
MANY FAMILIES
SUFFERING FROM
COLD AND WANT
Associated Charities. With De-
plstsd Treasury. Trying to
Give Relief.
MONEY IS NEEDED At ONCE

Many fam,llcS in Wilmington. II
vas learned today. are suffering from
cod and want
\ report To the effect was confirm
81 by Harlan - Scott. chairman OF
he ansnce committee ot the Associat-
~~i Charities. who explained that the
Organization il making desperate ef-
tort 90 give s.li.f. hut with a depleted
treasury n ~ badly Handicapped AT
tho present time. Mr. Scott stated.
The Associated Charities les endeavor-
ms o. minister to 2S1 families In
DIRE need. which - io0 more families
than the corresponding period two
Ncas ago Then there were ia
families Last year. whom the emerg-
sncy relief was necessary. the total
Ms a2a Tn. fuel situation. Mr..
Srott said. is particularly distressing
to mo very poor. Those who can buy
fuc. only hy tho has az the rate o,
cents n day Cor fuel. n they are 10 he
Kept wasm. as three bags a day is
necessary iu most cases.
The suffering IL worse now Mr.
SCoft explained. "hecause 4 the fuel
situation than a. any previous time
ln the history ~ the Associated
charities Tho responsibility is
heavier than 10 ever was before And
Ne wusf ccnsidos that We are merely
taking care ~ our own people. They
ar, not outsiders We must take car,
ot them u - not matter of senti.
ment. hut matter NJ humanity"
Nj Scott e>pia ned that. antici
pafiug this situation. the AssociateS
Charities. IN rNing It's budget las
month FOR the ensuing year. set uI
$40 eco ae fhe minimum r.qL irement
While thssc has been considerabl'
Response 20 the appeal for funds IL
this hehaif. Mr. Scott said the amour
necessary r.ght row il not In hand
lio is hoping. however. tha: all VIII,
are 90 a position 20 help Will DO s.
90 once
IN order 90 mako the Christina
season az pleasant as - possible unde
present adverse conditions the AS
soc .atci Charities plan 90 send fOos
and other necessities 20 500 families
n ths cannot ~ done many 81 ;hce
families W. have very gloom
christmas In 1917 this was started
with so famii4e~ This year u has beef
fcund that 40 least 500 are absolutei,
ln nr-d % help. Checks should y
ssnt % the Associated Charities. n
to Cr'ce so1 Wcs. stree.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
]. N. LACEY BUYS
RADCL|FF BAKERY
Property Disposed OF at Receiv-
er's Sale Today. at a Total
Of $4,000.

y, D.rtus a. an order ~ the chan
csllor 90 he State ~ Delaware. the
property and effects az tho Radcllr
Rakins COMPANY AZ Nandever avenue
and icssup street. were offered at
public saie this morning.
The property and effects were sold
in lots. Tn. garage and stable were
sold % John T. Healy FOR s. 900
Judge n O. Hastings bought the
building containing the bakery for
tiS.5o0.
Aithougn there were only about -
bidders The bidding was closely con-
tested one lot consisting of bakeshop
equipment. among which Were several
pieces of ma chinery. practically new.
sold FOR s. 600 feature Of the sale
uas thf fact that the final prices on
many ~ the articles were comparative
lv lov Two wagons. both of which
we're ~ good condition. sold for SIC
piece.
=. no conclusion 81 the sale the
uruInrfy a. ar .ntire'y was offered
Ths bidding % this phase Of the sale
was also keen The property finally
sold Boo lump for ss2 200 Il was pur-
chased by John NJ. Lacey. holder o.
trs hird uoriEaE'
The bulldinr and equipment were
IN hrsi class condition and were opened
only rccsnti, Previous To- the close
- the plant th. company met with
several mishaps which resulted m
the temporary suspension Of business
n was thought for = time that ths
company would be able 20 straighter
out 10 Affairs and resume business
again But this Wa found 10 be I'm
posslbl. and the company applied vol
unfairly for a receiver Of its ousi
ness.
Will. no plans have been an
nounc.d. u b. expected that. IN IN
event OF IN. sale being confirmed. MI
Lacey Will reorranizs The business ant
that 10 will be continued.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
JUDGE REFUSES TO
FREE BRUNEN WIDOW
AND HARRY 7. MOHR
After Denying Pleas OF Defense.
the Case Goes to the Jury
This Afternoon.
PROMPT VERDICT EXPECTED
Nv A..nclnteh pre.a 90 Every Evenlng


Mount Holly. y. j. Dec. 20--Tak-
INK Of testimony i'm the trial Of Mrs.
Doris Bruncn and her brother. Harry
G. Mohr. charged with the killing of
Honest" J I'm r. Bruneu. ended TO-
day. Closing addresses were begun and
the CAGE VIII 90 90 the jury this AZ
ternuon n In thought "a verdict wll.
be reached without much delay.
Walter Keown. chief counsel for do
fense. renewed his petition 90 h1v" the
Indictment against Mrs BrInon co.
aside
Robert Pcnnock. assistant proeecut-
or made the summing up address 20
the jury IIc asked for tho verdict "f
guilty ~ murdd .n the first degree
against both defendants
During his speech. Peacock Was BOO
tcrruptcd three times by Justice
Kllisch, who complained ho WIS cni-
orlnR the facts.
1t has been said woman 'luu"'
he convicted OF murder said pea.
cock The Roster trial ana other
are examples u is said that "a wo
man goes on the stand with her wiirI
aud melts tho hearts ~ the Jurors 7
!is time that murders hy women 10
their husbands should stop. if yoi
le' this woman ~ unpuui shed ---
Justice Kalisch raped SHARPLY
"You have taken up 1n hour and
half" no SAID. and you. .n maxim
The preliminary address. are arguinl
the case instead az reviewing th
points of evidence"
Just what point does tho prosecu
tion depend upon % connect Mr.
Brunen with the caeeg" asked Jus'.c
Kalisch.
Mrs Brunen." said Prosecutor kel
soy. ordered Powell 10 send a tel'
gram 90 Mohr in Virginia. telling DIR
10 come home AZ once. Then ON On
morning - March 10 she got up 0r
and Brunen got up ~ = 80 and he s1i
that he " uld Ro 90 New York m
next morning Then she nXed N
chair"
Who testified 70 'hate" sharply .r
quired Justice KalLsch.
Charlie Powell" answered Kelsey
, Il want the jury 90 believe that
am mt expressing any opinion" ~.
the Justice hut I must deny the m'
tion."
Then Keown asked FOR a similar IA
missal Of the indictment again
4 Nohr .s..-.-
7 must deny that motion" stat
tho court. because 10 feel the
, are facts FOR the jury 70 consider"
Continued on page l6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
STATE SENDS GUARD
AFTER K|DNAPPERS
Of XII KLUX KLAN
Courts Fail 20 Solve Old hbduc-
ton Mystery. Louisiana
Governor Acts.
RACIAL FEUD SUSPECTED
~ AFsooia'ed rrcs' 10 Eyery Evenlor.

~ Ar8T-TaIrI Hrre- - Tver. T--rTrr
%ov Orr.ars Ia p., Oh -l.,-,.
many q ~,,,.r,f f.,,-1 - NJ.
roe b,s arr.yed a., Me- f,l.,y. p,
snd ot,,bed ,,-,n .,,,.-i.,g o.
te,aphoro r,,f., r,l.i,,.l ,e-, .b..
s,o-ni,p
Tho t-..,.,.- ...-. -,,t..,f,,r "a
rrovo1 ,,. ,,J..s s,o.o .., .s,.,.,...,
general. ,T'e ,. g,.o- r,o,,,, ..,,
rpv,~ro- rot,, ~ p,-le, ,-f ,.,.r
g+.-. .ei,.,t. d,,,t.,t .- ,,.. .,.,,..
.n'y "'i' he.ng F'r' 9r Tor "ntt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
MUST USE SUBSTITUTES FOR ANTHRACITE,
DELAWARE STATE COAL Commission WARNS

The people MUST USE SUB
sTITUTEs for anthracite coal or
20 cold. The truth is that suf-
ficient anthracite cannot he Sc
cured 20 meet the present de
mands. and only by the use OF
some substitute in one form or
another can the situation be re-
lieyed. a.
BITUMINOUS or BUCK
WHEAT Goals. OF COKE will
burn in any form OF steam or hot
water furnaces. hot air heaters.
stoves and kitchen ranges
ARGUMENT TO THE CON
TRARY NOTWITHSTANDING.
II is a case where Co-OPERA-
TIoN. NOT ARGUMENT. VIII
enable you TO keep warm
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20

No deliveries OF egg. stove.
chestnut and pea sizes VIII be
permitted 20 stores. garages. Of
flce buildings. etc.
Deliveries OF these sizes will
only be made 10 househelders for
domestic purposes. and must he
accompanied in all cases. with the
exception OF pea coal, with %
per cent Of substitutes.
Refusal to accept such deliver
les with substitutes will prevent
further deliveriea Of anthracite
coal whatever
FOR THE PUBLIC WELFARE
LET ALI COOPERATE
LEON WALKER.
Chairman.
Delaware Coal Commission.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
SHARPIEY WILL CASE.
Argument on Appeal Continued to jan
uary Term.

Argument on the appeal from the
decision % Register OF Wills Isaac II
Brown in the matter N the petition
FOR a review - the probate Of the last
VIII and testament Of Elwood Frank
Sharpley, deceased. dated April -
1920. has been continued until the
January term Of the Superior Court.
The contestants claim that Sharple,
was no, of sound nhnd az the time ht
made his Will.
Robert G.. Harman a attorney foi
the Contestants and william X Hiller'
David J. Reinhardt and Frank J.
Founders.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
NEW PORT PLANNED
FOR SOUTH JERSEY
Three Large Piers for Cape
May. With Ferry Service
in Addition.

Important terminal developments
are being planned for south New
Jersey port. probably Cape May. ac-
cordirg 20 an announcement by Chap
man a Fisher. Philadelphia architects
and engineers. says the Nautical
Gazette
They Will construct coaling pier
and two 700-fOOt covered piers for the
storage Of grain. package freight and
bulk oil. stockholders controlling the
operation will meet late this month
20 decide on materials TO be used. Bids
probably Will be asked next February
The same firm. the Gazette says. also
has been commissioned 20 cOnstruc,
two ferryboats for service between
Delaware river ports in addition "a
contracts for dredging and wharves
About $50. 900 is TO be spent for Jet
ties al Cold Spring Inlet leading into
the landlocked harbor OF Cape May.
a contract has been awarded the
star Construction Company OF New
York. 10 deliver $500 tons OF stone for
the jetties. which will be surfaced
with concrete.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
GREEN RESOLUTION WAITS.
Proposal Affecting Tax Exemp-
ton Securities Laid Aside by
House Republicans.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington. Dec. 20.-House Re
publican leaders decided today 20
postpone further consideration Of the
Green resolution for an amendment 70
the constitution prohibiting issuance
Of tax exempt securities. urged by
President Harding and Secretary Mel
lon OF the treasury.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
Flame, Threaten Norrlstowp

" Assoclated Press TO Every Evening.
Norristowu. Pa. Dec 2O.-The Grand
Opera House here was saved from
complete destruction early today after
stubborn fight against fire which
caused damage estimated 20 De about
$4,000. For a time the entire central
business section was threatened by
the flames.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
T.. +. KANE VERY ILL.
Head OF Delaware 4. q. L. W. and
Well known Citizen.

The condition OF Edward +. Kane.
who is critically III with heart trouble.
was reported today as serious.
Mr. Kane is Grand Master Of the
\. O. L. w. OF this state. lie is &c
years old and resides with his
daughter. Mrs John +. Chapple al
1905 West Ninth street
Mrs. John s. Grohe OF 9l3 West
Eighth street Is seriously III at her
home.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
G.Bso,30s LETTERS SET
NEW CHRISTMAS RECORD

Chicago. Dec. 20.-Thc Chicago
postofice established "a world
record Monday Tor the volume
~ mail handled loo a single day
by one pOs'oGice. Postmaster
Lueder announced
Postal employees. he said
counted G.3s9.3Os pieces of first
class mail and handled 1913
tons ~ other matter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
MnlIaca Reid Improving.

By Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Los Angeles. Dec. 20.-Improvement
was reached today n the condition
cf Wallace Reid, motion picture actor
whose recent breakdown. according
u relatives. came after he quiz the
use of drugs and liquor
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
C0R0NeRSHIP ROW.
General Townsend Ex-
poets to Complete Investiga-
ton This Afternoon.

Attorney General Townsend today
declared that he has not finished his
investigation OF the rumors In con-
nection with the deputy coroncrship.
Howard Eye and the krienan brothers.
undertakers. have been subpoenaed TO
appear at the office of the attorney
general this afternoon. O.,
The attorney general would make no
further statement. II is expected that
the investigation will he concluded
with the examination OF the witnesses
this afternoon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
ICE On LAKES AND PONDS;
EARLY SKATING LIKELY

Nothing but skim" ice is
reported from the various ponds
in the city and amusement parks
In this vicinity, and mo skat-
ing" signs are in evidence. as
yet.
Santa Claus is. however. TAX
ing orders for skates OF all sizes
for Christmas delivery by the
chimney and stocking route.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
seRGI. MCBRIDE ReTlRES.
QUITS Police Force After a Ser.
vice OF More Than II
Years.

ln n communication 20 the directors
oi the Department % Public Safety at
tnulr meeting yesterday. Sergeant Of
Police Hugh Mcbride, one OF thc
oldest members on the police force.
asked 10 be retired and placed on the
pension list effective December 81.
The directors CAV. their unanimous
consent 20 his request.
Sergeant Mcbride was appointed a
policeman June 1s.iss5. and has
~srvsc the clty for q years and six
months During the past year the Of
nc.rs health has not been of the
besi and this il believed 20 be his res =
son Tor wishing 10 retire
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
World. Flight Aviator on Again.

By Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Camocim, Brazil. Dec. 20.-rhe sea
plane Sampa.o Correla IL, pnoted by
Lieut.. Walter Hinton, started on an
other lap from Camocim this forenoon
heading southeast down the coast with
Aracaty. $50 miles distant as its in
tended next stopping point
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
Liberty Bond Quotations.

h, Associated Press % Every hNenlng.
New York. Dec. 20.--Liberty bond
quotations Il p. ml.-Three and a
hars. lOO.66. hrst AIS, $3.50; sec
ond AS. 9S.2S; third AS. sS.S6;
fourth 414's. 1854; Victory 4@.'s. un-
called. I0032; L. ). Treasury. +it's.
$3.50
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
SERVED SUMMONS ON
SPEEDtk FROM AIRPIANE
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
San Jose. Cal. Dec. 20-Bad
luck literally rained on Domi-
mic Bihore yesterday when a
John Doe" summons, charg-
ing with speeding. fell IN front
of his automobile on highway
near here. Looking up he saw
an airplane circling about.
Ii developed that Robert BY
ers. traffic officer. was taking
the air" with an aviator friend
when he saw Bifore speeding.
Pulling a summons from his
pocket Byers had the airplane
swoop down and dropped the
paper in front OF the automobile
Bihore stopped and picked II up.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
Amnsemcnts ronlghI

Aldine-N Vaudeville and pictures.
Oueen-"Outcast
Majestic Golden Dreams
Arcsdia-" Human Hearts
SaVoy-"The Truthful Liar.
Playhouse->o attraction.
Carrfck-\o attraction.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
POLES ELECT PRESIDENT.
StanisIas WaiciechowskI Will
Succeed Dr.. Narutowicz, Who
Was Assasinated.

By Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Warsaw. De-. 20. Stanislas
WojCiCchowski was elected president
of Poland today TO succeed DIR Ca
briel Narutowicz. who was assassin
ated last saturday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
Savings Fund Sui, Goes over.

The suit OF the Wilmington Savings
Fund Society aga.ns, the +. ID. Lack
ey 20. has been continued by consen.
20 the January term Of court. The
suit involves about 100000 worth of
securities
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-20
HOUSE SEATS DEMOCRAT
Turns Down Republican Contestant
i'm Illinois District.

Ry Associated ..~s- .' .--..- r-ten,rE
Washington. DEC. 20.-The House
elections committee held in an uuani-
NOUS report today that Joseph Cav
tenstein. Republican, contestant. was
not entitled To the seat N Represen-
tative \ ,. SABBATH. Democrat, of the
Fifth Illinois district.