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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-13
ROSS| INDICTED FOR
MURDEROUS ASSAULT
Charge Outgrowth Of Stabbing
ARRAY Among Prisoners
at Workhouse.

Growing out Of a stabbing ARRAY at
the workhOuse. November I. Alfred
ROssl. who is serving n term OF i'm
prisOnment for conspiracy in connec-
ton with the hold-up and killing OF
an Italian at Third street and Rail-
road avenue several years ago, was
indicted by the New Castle County
Grand Jury this morning on a charge
81 assault with intent to commit
murder on Peter Greco.
TsOssi is said 20 have cut Greco
after a dispute in the workshop OF the
workhouse. Greco IL serving a SEN
tence on a charge Of attempted
felOnious assault on a girl and escap-
ing from the workhouse. George
Lucas. who is serving an 10 years
sentence on a charge of manslaughter
/ is named as a witness in the case for
the State. He also, Is said 10 have
been injured in the affair.
Other indictments returned by the
/ Grand Jury follow: George Bell, illega-
/ possession Of liquor; Bernardo Farne
John Nowak. George Cross. Edward
/ Bentley, Charles w. Foreman. James
w. Lockerman. Martin Cottingham
all for larceny; William II. Feeney
! two charges Of forgery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-13
HILO SWEPT BY THE WAVE
People Terrorizea rs Seas Crns,,
Through the Town.

Hilo. Island of Hawaii, Nov. IA
Nine tidal waves swept over Hilo Bav
IN the il hours ending at noon Satur-
day. The first six were the largest
They came between 1853 o'clock Fri
day night and Ito o'clock Saturday
morning. The others swept in short
ly before noon.
Sampans' belonging 10 Japanese
living along tho waterfront, went
ashore In members and 10 were car
ried out to sea, where they soon sank
1t Is not believed anyone was aboard
them. Many Japanese packed their
belongings and hurried inland when
the first waves came, but a number of
them returned 10 watch the second
group of waves
crowds assembled on high ground
saw the water rush through the
brealIwaters and sink back with q
rush like that of n mountain torrent
Many Japanese children. regardless.
of the danger, gathered up FISH caught
on the beach by the tide. Cocoanut
Island IN the harbor Is inundated.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-13
TESTIMONIAL DINNER
FOR VIM. H. HUSTON
Veteran du Point Employe Will
be Honored Tonight by Fell
low Workers.

Officials of the du Pont Dye Plant,
fellow workers, and friends will give
dinner tonight at the Carney's Point
clubhouse in honor of William III. Hus-
ton. a veteran employee of the du Pont
Company who retires from service and
goes on the pension roll, December /.
Plans have been made for an evening
of good fellowship and an entertain
ment. Among the guests of honor and
speakers will be: C. ID. Porch, mana
ger of the Dye Works: r. G. Clough.
assistant manager; l.. i. Munson,
superintendent of production; l.. c.
Streeter. mechanical superintendent;
w. w. INDY. chief electrician: j. G.
Mcguire, chief supervisor of the me-
chanical department; L. j. OIlare,
lead burner foreman; j. l.. Stecher,
mechanical engineer and II. II. Parker,
general foreman.
Mr.. Huston came with the du Pont
Company November 80. 1903. and be-
gan work as foreman machinist in
the Brandywine shops. He was after
wards promoted to superintendent of
the shops. Later he became assistant
foreman and then general foreman nj
the Carney's Point Plant, which posi-
ton he held until he became machine
shop foreman at the Dye Works.
Mr.. Huston is one of the most popu-
lar men at the Dye Works and the
officials of the plant and his fellow
workers have been busy during the
last few days making preparations to
assure that the testimonial dinner
will be one of the most notable affairs
of its kind ever held at the works.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-13
CANTATA, "THE HARVEST is
RIPE" SUNG AT ST. JOHNS

The cantata, THE Harvest is Ripe"
was sung by st. Johns Church choir
OF 30 men and boys before a large
audience, in the church last evening.
In addition TO the cantata, the choir
sang Stainers Festival Magnificat,"
in b flat, and George Henry Day, or
ganist, played three special numbers.
TIE cantata opened with a number
by Mr.. Day, Sunset" from the pas
toral Suite" by Clifford Demarest.
During the offertory, Mr.. Day played
on the harp. accompanying a flute
solo. The service came TO an end
with the hymn, Abide With Me"
Willard Hall. soprano. Earl Evans and
Thomas A. Johnson were the soloists
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-13
CITY COURT CASES.

William Smith and Anthony Grod-
zecki. both charged with breach Of
the peace, when arraigned before
Deputy Judge Lynn in the Municipal
Court this morning were ordered 10
furnish $500 bond to keep the peace.
Pleading guilty to the charge of
speeding, Benjamin Field WAS fined
$40 and costs.
The court granted a continuance
until Thursday in the case of VIII
liam Frey. charged with driving an
automobile without an operators H.
cense.
Waving a hearing on a statutory
charge Samuel Bunting was held in
$500 ball for the Court of General
Sessions.
a nolle prosequi was entered by the
State in the case of Harry j. Stidham
charged with violating the auctioneer's
license law.
Charged with tresspassing on the
property Of the Black and Whita Tax
Co.'s property, Jacob Naudain, c1eored
was fined So and costs.
Pleading guilty to the charge o
playing crap, Roy Coston, colored, wa!
| fined $40 and costs and fine of s.
and costs was imposed on Georg,
| RICHTER.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-13
LUTHERAN SYNOD Of
PENNA. MEETING HERE
Philadelphia Conference Con.
vened Today in Holy Trim
ity Church.

The Philadelphia Conference Of the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod Of East
Pennsylvania met this afternoon in
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church,
Twenty-thIrd and Madison streets.
The meeting will continue all day to-
morrow.
The service opened this afternoon at
$50 with devotional service led by
Rev. c. W. Heathcote ph. d. presi-
dent OF the conference, and was fol
lowed by the election OF officers for the
conference. Rev. II. :. Cook Of this
city spoke on Christian Science -
Rev. Stanley Bnlheimor. II. d. of
Norwood, Pa, spoke on AN Exegeti-
cal Study OF the Gospel for the First
Sunday in Advent"
This evening Rev William II. Berry
Of Glenside. Pa. will speak on Church
Appointments" and Rev. c. p. Swank
s. T. D.. OF Philadelphia will speak on
The Every Member Canvass"
Tomorrow morning Rev. Il. S. Disc
of Sea Isle City, n. j.. will lead the
devotions. A business session will
follow. At ten O'Clock the morning
addresses will commence. They will
deal with evangelism and the follow
ing phases Of the subject will be pre-
scented: During Lent" Rev. D. Upton
Bair, Phi. d, OF Philadelphia: "During
Sunday Service" Rev. w. *. FlecR
Of Camden, y. J.: The M!d-week
Service" Rev William J. Butcher Of
Gainesville. Pa; I'm the Sunday
School and Catechism Glass" Rev
George d. Clarke of Bridgeton. y. J
Discussion will follow each topic.
Churches from the following place.
will be represented: Wilmington
Philadelphia. Whitemarsh, Phoenix.
Vile, COnshohOcken. Chalfont, Cam.
den, Germantown, Bridgeton. Glenside
Oreland. Ardmore. Coatesville, Darby
East Lansdowne, Trenton, Essington
Narberth. Amber. Friesburg. Lafay
cite Hell. Fort Washington. Lionville
Norwood. DOwningto own. ColIingswood
Chester Springs, Audubon, Stone Har
Dor. Crum Lynne. Sea Isle City, Lester
Bristol. Brooklne. Collingdale, Pal
myra. -Manoa.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-13
.CLEMENCEAU IS LION
.OF STEAMERS COMPANY
Passengers Turn Out at S a. m.
to See Premier Take His
Morning Walk.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

Aboard the Steamship Paris, en-
route TO New York, Nov. 13.-Almost
every passenger aboard the steamship
Paris is honoring the maxim early to
bed and early TO rise" In order TO
watch Georges Clemenceau take his
early morning walk on the decks. Tho
former French premier gets out OF
bed at o'clock. PAGES up and down
the ship a while and then goes back
TO his cabin. One Is lncky 10 catch n
glimpse of him after that
At dawn today he was up on tho
bridge watching tho sunrise. Intimat-
ed that he would not attend the ships
concert Thursday evening, preferrlng
not to break his custom of retiring
Mt and rising at 5. When this in
formation was whispered about the
ship there was much disappointment
as everyone had been confidently eX-
pecting that he would talk TO the
passengers at the Thursday evening
| rendezvous.
The sea was kicking up rather heavy
swells today. but the thrill OF getting
n glimpse of the "Od Man OF France"
kept many on deck who otherwise
| would have remained In their bcrths
seasick and III at ease.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-13
TWO SERIOUSLY HURT
WHEN STRUCK BY AUTO
Emil klattstein and Arthur
Grohmann Run Down Along
CauseWay.

Emil Klattstein, AZ years old. of A
and Poplar streets. and Arthur Groh-
mann, 35. of % Water street, are at
the Delaware Hospital, in serious
condition, as a result of injuries re
ceived when struck by an automobile
on the Causeway. near Rogers lane,
last night, shortly after 10 o'clock.
The driver OF the machine IS not
known.
The men had been visiting a friend
at Farnhurst and were returning to
their homes in this city when struck
from the rear by the automobile. 1t
is thought that the driver did not
sound his horn, as the men evidently
did not hear the machine and con-
tinued walking up the road.
Klattstein, who is government
employee and lives on the government
reservation at A and Poplar streets
is thought to be in "A critical condi-
ton. lie sustained double fracture
OF the right leg and serious lacera-
tons and bruises of the body. Groh-
mann's injuries were not so serious.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-13
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS y
|. HAVE LIVELY ASSEMBLY
Praise for Athletes and Rooters
for Conduct on Trip to
Chester.

Today's senior assembly ut the
High School was the most lively and
enthusiastic that has been held this
year. New echool songs led by Mr..
Head. wells for the team and foot
playing OF the team and the cheer
ing of the students marked the ex-
ercises
Mr.. Coke praised the students on
their excellent behavior en- route to
Chester and home, and said Tint one
of the Pennsylvania mounted police
remarked to him that the marching
Wilmington students gave him conf
dence that they would cause no
trouble. Robert Foulk extended from
Coach McAvoy OF Delaware an in
vitation for the High School students
TO attend the game between Delaware
and Washington University, but as
this is the date for the game between
tho High School and Salesianum. no
urged them TO support their own
team. Tho students showed their ap-
probation OF the invitation by hearty
applause. ]. Harry Ashton, the coach
thanked the students for their support
Saturday. He announced the FIRST
varsity basketball practice this after.
noon.
Rev. Charles II. Bonner, pastor oil
Hanover Presbyterian Church. spok,
on Ideals and Visions" He saiC
that II we would attain to the highes
place of life, we must have vision
He declared that youth must have NJ
ideal and seek TO be ike that. fol
nothing can be accomplished without
high ideals. which should be cherished
because of their transforming power
I'VE graw 10 be like what we ad
mire." he said.
The soldier. the scholar, and tn,
saint are the heroes of mans de
velopment. in other words, Drawn
brain. benevolence. The perfect man
however, he declared. has a stronl
body, keen mind and morals above re
proaCh. In conclusion he said
Think of the divine gift of life. De
velop strength OF body, wisdom o
mind. and goodness of heart"
Two representatives of the Whis'
urged the students to support it. Onl.
two issues will be published this tern
Tag Day viii be held November 81.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-13
FOUR SLIGHT OUTBREAKS.
Fire Department Kept Busy Respond
ing TO Calls for Aid.

Four slight fires kept the local fire
companies busy yesterday and today.
At lis O'Clock yesterday afternoon
Engine Company No. 10. responded to
a local call to Twenty-first and Frank
lin streets, where grass in field had
been ignited by boys.
Al 2.21 o'clock the same company re-
sponded TO local at Twenty-fifth and
Carter streets. where a chiid's play
house was consumed. The name of
the owner of the house could not be
learned.
defective flue in the home of Max
well w. Turner. cOlored, SOC West Sec
ond street, caused slight damage
shortly after O'Clock this morning.
The district companies responded to
an alarm from box No. "a
Engine Company No. / responded to
a local at 1890 o'clock this morning
when slight damage was caused by a
chimney catching fire at POI Eas;
| Thirteenth street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-13
HEAVY SENTENCES
IMPOSED UPON THE
BRIDGE DYNAMITERS

of the Fourteenth street bridge, used
for the Pullman shops.
Mr.. Hartman also said that when
the dynamite was placed the first
time IL was removed in order to per-
init train TO pass, so that II would
not be damaged. Seidel and Gregory,
according to Mr.. Hartman. were not
in the conspiracy, but happened to
meet Bofany as he was passing down
the street, with the package under his
arm. Befany. Mr.. Hartman said, invited
each one of them to join him. After
learning the purpose OF Befany, after
he had placed the dynamite under the
bridge. Seldel and Gregory, according
TO their counsel, both said, For Gods
sake, do not do that" Phillips, who
provided the dynamite, according 10
Mr.. Hartman. had been pledged that
tho dynamite would not he used 60 in
jure anyone or damage any property
Statements by the Men.
Lionel NJ. Phillips. the first defen-
dant called. testified to meeting Pratt
and Befany- at Vandever avenue and
Claymont street and said that the
scheme TO make the great noise" was
made at that time. lie said they want
ed to see the strike over with and II
was suggested 20 him that he furnish
the dynamite. as he was working with
construction gang. which was uslnp
dynamite.
Under cross examination by Deputy
Attorney General Switzerland. Phillips
said ne had provided fifteen sticks ol
dynamite. having given eight of then
In n package 70 a man named Mills
10 be given 10 Pratt, while no gave
the other seven sticks 20 Pratt, him
self.
| Robert Pratt. the second defendant
called. testified substantially the same
rs Phillips. He told of the meetinf
sometime before the explosion tool
place He added that Il was their pl2r
to place the dynamite I'm an opeI
| field. He said he did not know II wa
| to be used on tho railroad bridge III
also denied that It was their intention
to blow up tho roundhOuse. Pratt ad
mitted. under cross examination. tina
the box was prepared nj his home. nj
though no said he had no part in II
| making. Bcfany and "a strange fel
low" he said, made the box.
Henry Seidel said he was not pres
ont whom the scheme was made uI
He said he was doing picket duty q
Fourteenth and Claymont streets an
that Befany suggested that ne go wit
him as he placed the box. to act az
lookout. He denied any intention
later blow UP the roundhouse. He ais
said that they waited for a train
pass before the box was placed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-13
NO THIRD PARTY NEEDED;
BARUCH STILL DEMOCRAT
Former War Industries Chair
man Replies to Suggestion He
Head New Organization.

IT, Associated Press TO Every Evening.
New York. Nov. 13<-There is no
need OF a third party and he intends
to remain Democrat, Bernard NJ.
Baruch. former chairman of the war
Industries board and personal friend
of former President Woodrow Wilson,
declared today. He made the state
ment in reply to one by Col. Robert
II. Montgomery. Republican. former
general contrloler Of the United States
Shipping Board, and who served with
Mr. Baruch on the war industries
board.
Col. Montgomery had suggested that
the manufacturers and farmers be
brought together with Mr.. Baruch in
charge Of the organization Of a third
DartV
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-13
OSCAR II FAST ASHORE.
Passengers on Henry Ford's Old
Peace Ship Being Transferred
at Christiansand.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
London, Nov. 13.-The steamer
Oscar II. which sailed from New York
November for Christiania and Copen-
hagen, went aground Sunday about l.
200 feet north Of the Oksoe entrance
to Christiansand, according 10 an En-
change Telegraph dispatch from
Copenhagen.
Two steamers have gone 20 the as
sistance OF the % passengers still
aboard today. It is not believed that
the ship was seriously damaged or in
leaky condition.
New York, Nov. 13.-Agents Of the
Scandinavlan-,Ameri Line today
received cabled advices from Copen-
hagen that passengers aboard the
Oscar II, once known as Henry
Ford's Peace Ship" were being trans
ferred to another steamer. and that
the Oscar. fast on the shoals Of Oksoe
entrance 10 Christiansand, was resting
easily.
The Oscar IL went aground last
night with IS passengers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-13
NUMEROUS DIVORCE
CASES BEFORE COURT
Several Were Disposed Of by
Judge Rice in Superior
Court Today.

Superior Court opened this morn
ing for the November term with Sb
lncontested divorce cases to be dis
posed of today. Judge Rice presided
n Court Room No. and Judge Har-
r!ngton in Court Room No. 2.
The suit of Joseph Il. Simmons
against Margaret Frances Scott Sim
mons. was discontinued upon pay
ment of costs.
Judge Rice reserved decision in the
ease of Sue w Crouch against VIII
liam 7. Crouch. Mrs. Crouch, who was
represented by J. P. Cam, said that
her husband, telling her that he was
tired of supporting her" deserted her
in May, 1920.
Seeking a divorce from Edward
Boyd on grounds of cruelty, Joseph
inc Boyd said that she left her hus-
band in February, 1921. because Of his
abuse and neglect of her. which was
harmful TO her health. She said, how
ever. that her husband never actually
struck her but continually threaten
ed TO strike her and swore at her
Judge Rice withheld decision in order
TO hear another witness. J. Frank Bal
represented the plaintiff.
Della V. Lewis, asking a divorce
from Harlan @. Lewis, who said tina
her husband left her in May. 1920. wa.
granted a decree nisI.
George Barr Of New Castle, wa,
granted a decree nisi from Sadie
Barr on grounds Of desertion.
4 decree nisi was granted Heller
Schwartz of Arden, from Laezlt
Schwartz on grounds of desrtion.
On grounds of extreme cruelty
Mary w. Newnom was granted
jecree from Nathaniel E. Newnom.
Decision was resumed in the cas-,
Of Raymond II. Stout against Alic'
J. Stout, in which desertiOn IS alleged
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-13
WAR VETERAN IMPRISONED.
Court Could Not Overlook Charge OF
Driving Auto While Drunk.

James Dryer and John {. Montanye,
both Wcrld War veterans and patients
at Hope Farm were arraigned before
the Municipal Court this morning, the
former charged with being drunk and
the latter with driving an automobile
while intoxicated. Judge Hastings dis
missed Dwyer and Montanye was
sentenced to days Imprisonment. La
ter Judge Hastings changed the sent
ence. imposing a fine OF $50 and costs
and one days Imprisonment.
The two eX7service men, in company
with two other companions, left Hope
Farm Saturday for this city To pardci-
pate in the Arm4stice Day celebration
they said. The car used was owned
by Montanyes wife. The arrest of
the four men by Detectives Wallace
and Mcdaniel followed an AUTOMOBILE,
collision at Tenth and Spruce streets
on Saturday afternoon. At the time Of
the collision Montanye was at the
wheel. Two of the men were released
by the police
Both prisoners told the court the!
had served in the late war and wer,
drawing compensation from the gov
eminent.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-13
-FOUR DEAD FROM GAS
IN WEST CHESTER HOME

Yves; Chester, Pa, Nov. 13.-The
lives Of four persons in one family,
.wo brothers and two sisters, were
taken by illuminating gas as they
slept in their home here Saturday
night, and. although an investigation
in progress. the authorities are
satisfied that they were the victims
IF an accident. They were Frank,
Thomas. Alice and Mary Koogan.
iged respectively. So, 40, IS and 80
years.
Frank was an employe of the West
hester Wheel Works and Thomas a
brennan at the West Chester Nurser-
Is. their sisters keeping house for
hem at No. 1876 Neilds street since the
Heath Of their parents. several years
go. Neighbors noticed yesterday
hat they were not about the place as
Usual and. becoming suspicious of the
r.rcumstances, notified the police, who
v.oke into the house.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-13
STORER DIES
SUDDENLY IN PARIS
Was Diplomat, Representative
in Congress and Prominent
as a Lawyer.
p Associated Press to Every Evening.

P,- Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Cincinnati, Nov 13.--Bellamy Storey.
attorney and former diplomat OF Gin
cinnati. died in Paris. France. last
night. according TO cablegrafn re-
celved i'm CINCINNATI today.
The cablegram was received by
Philip Hinkle. of the Central Trust
Company Of this city. who was in
charge of part OF the Storer estate in
this city.
The circumstances Of the death of
Mr.. Storer were not stated in the
cablegrams, but 1t is known the for
mer ambassador had been I'm III health
for the past year.
New York. Nov. Bellamy Storer,
who died in Paris yesterday, was
! American ambassador to Austria
! Hungary in 1902-06 and before that
| had been minister 10 Belgium and
! Spain. He represented the first Ohio
district in the SIND and 53rd con-
crosses
! Mr.. Storer was born in Cincinnati,
! August %, is47, and was graduated
! from Harvard College in 1867. He
entered the law two years later and
was appointed an assistant United
States attorney OF the southern dis
trict Of Ohio
Mr.. Storer's wife, Maria Longworth
storer, also a former Cincinnatian and
| an aunt Of Congressman Nicholas
Longworth, wac with him at the time
OF his death The Storers had been
making their home in Paris since their
last visit to the United states about
three years ago.
Tho seat occupied by Mr.. Storer in
! Congress in 1891. ia now occupied by
hts nephew, Nicholas Longworth
II was while Mr.. Storer was am
bassador to Austria Hungary that the
incident relating to the exchange oi
letters between President Theodore
Roosevelt and Mrs. Storer, which came
to he known ~ tho Dear Maria
letters occurred. They concerned Z
breach between Roosevelt and tn,
Storers over an interest in the pro
posed elevation Of the late Archbishop
! Ireland 10 q cardinaiate.