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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-04
TRUCK THAT RAMNED
MARSHALLTON HOUSE
WAS REMOVED TODAY
Hundreds of Tourists Saw Odd
Sight on the Lincoln High
way Yesterday.
THE BUILDING WAS WRECKED

Becoming unmanageable when a
steering knuckie broke. a huge auto
mobile truck. owned by Alexander
Petrillo OF the Brsndywine Guarriee.
and driven by Charles Fisher. colored.
which plunged from the road al Bar
retts Corner, in the town OF Mar
ehallton. on Friday afternoon. and
crashed into the home OF Howard
Work. was stin fast In the front OF
the house this morning, but was re-
moved later In the day, II was feared
the house would fall when the truck
was taken out. but this didn't happen
The truck rammed the front OF the
house. entered the parlor and then
continued through that room, tearing
out part of the side wall The driver
escaped uninjured. by jumping from
! the machine as Il struck the house
/ The occupants Of the building were in
rear room.
The accident happened about Al.
o'clock Friday afternoon. Fisher
driving a five-ton truck. was proceed.
ing along the Lincoln highway, 10.
wards Wilmington. As he tried Z,
make the left-hand curve az Barrett,
Corner, the big machine failed 20 re-.
spond 70 the wheel. and. despite IN,
drivers frantic efforts 20 bring Il q
Continued on page G.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-04
LODGE SURRENDERS
TO SENATE BLOCKADE
Democrats Warn They Will Re-
new FiIibuster II Dyer Blu
Comes Up Again.

BY Associated Press to Every Evenine
Washington. Dec. 4.-Repubiicans
and Democrats IN the Senate today
ratified the treaty of peace ending tho
four-day hlibuster by. the minority
against the Dyer Anticipating bisi.
The offer OF peace was made as soon
as the Senate convened by Senator
Lodge OF Massachusetts. the Repubii-
can leader, who explained that The
Republicans in caucus had decided 20
make no further attempt n this Con-
gress 20 bring up the Dyer bill. Sena-
Tor Underwood OF Alabama. on behalf
os the Democrats, accepted the proffer,
saying:
We have no apologies 20 make for
our flibuster. We had no desire 20
interfere with the Transaction Of the
pubic business. but We felt that this
bill went so far as 10 invade a public
and constitutional right We how
ever, reserve the right 20 renew our
maneuvers should any attempt be
made in the future 70 bring up this
,egisiauon.'
With peace established the Senate
then approved the journals Of Tues
day. Wednesday, Friday and Satur-
day, al OF which had been held by the
Democrats and used bS them 20 carry
on their tactics OF obstruction.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-04
MINNIE MERRELSOF
PHILADELPHIA IS
BEING SOUGHT HERE
Came TO Wilmington to Attend
Educ cational Conference. Ac-
cording TO Report.
HAS NOT RETURNED HOME

The police IN this city have been
asked by the Philadelphia authorities
8 Hs~.s; IN the search for Miss Min
ne Nerrels. SO years old. Of 1928
North Twelfth street. Philadelphia,
Pa. who they were told failed TO re-
furn % her home last Friday night
after attending the educational exer-
c.ses In Tower Hul School in this
cry. and a. Longwood. Pa Since Fri
dny nothing has been learned OF her
Whereabouts.
Nlsl Nerrels. according 20 relatives.
ioff for wilmington last Friday morn
lng presumably 20 attend the educa-
tuual meeting ~ Tower Hi School.
Shs is said 20 h-ve informed members
80 her family that she would return
that evening.
whether or not she attended the
snercis.s either here or a. Longwood
could not be- ascsrtalned. Registra-
tion cards used FOR admittance were
not available a. the Tower Hi School
th.s morning Il was stated. When
Inquiry Was mad. OF Dr. McCleunan
" the University % Pennsylvania
chief registration officer during the
ior.od ~ the conventiOn. Every Eve
nr was informed that the registra-
tln cards were still IN transit Be
e. lao % this, Dr. Mcclellan said. hs
,aH unable 70 tell whether or not Mis-:
lfrrrcls had attended the convention
efhvr az Tower I'LL School. or a.
Longwo0d.
When Miss Merrels failed 10 returr
home Friday evening. the Philadelphi;
anf Wilmington authorities were i'm
nediately informed. At noon today
accord ng 20 Captain of Detective
Robert J Benson. Miss Merrels hai
r.' returned 10 her home.
rh. exercises at Longwood wer
Conc Idcd shortly before o'clock Fri
Gay afternoon. Guests then departe.
fHr lhe Hotel du Pont, where a ban
eaDt vas served. Whether or no
~ ri Merrels attended the banque
could not bo learned.
The missing woman Is described a
bong I've feet i've inches IN height
aud weighs about 100 pounds. Whe
ono lefi her home she was attired d
brown dress. blue coat. trimme
with beaver. apd gray hat trimme
Win beaver fur.
Dr. John ID. Skil,on. headmaster
Tower Hln school. said today he di
no. Ind Miss aerrel's name anon
those VINO had registered for the ban
puel though she may have attende
e. IA. guest Of some other person,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-04
OUR HARBOR TOGET
S73O.OOO FROM j. s.:
S2,5OO,OOO FOR CANAL
River and Harbor Engineers
Ask for So. .O45, 900 for
Delaware River.
$4,000 FOR TIE DISTRICT
Special Dispatch 20 Every Evening.

Special Dispatch 20 Every Evening.
Washington, Dec. 4-The Chief En-
gineers OF the Army in their recon-
mendation 10 Congress submitted 20
Congress today urge the appropriation
OF i730.0O0 for the Wilmington Harbor
work now we'll under way. and the
sum OF $4,000 900 for the Chesapeake
and Delaware Canal towards the COM
pletion OF the deepening OF the water
way and rebuilding the entertainments
The appropriations asked for Will
mington District including the Della =
ware river and Its tributaries are as
follows:
Wilmington harbor $40 900.
Inland waterway. Delaware River
] 10 Chesapeake Bay, 81 500, 900.
Smyrna River, Del. $4,000.
Leipsic River. Del. $4,000.
/ Little River. Del. $1,000.
ST. Jones River. Del. $50. .000
MurderkiIl River, Del, $4,000.
Mispillion River. Del. $4,000.
! BroadkiIl River. Del. $4,000
! Inland waterway. Chincoteague Bay
20 Delaware Bay, $500.
Mantua Creek. y. J.. $4,000.
Oldmans Creek, y. j., $4,000.
Maurice River. -. j.. $4,000.
Cold Spring Inlet. y. J.. $4,000.
Absecon Inlet. y. j., $4,000.
Chester River. $1,000.
Trenton 10 Philadelphia. s25 900.
Philadelphia and the Delaware Rive
from Trenton 10 the Sea will reQuir'
S3.025. 900.
Work on the country's rivers. har
bors. and other waterways Will requir'
s7i. .4lO during the year beginnin.
July 1, 1923.
River and harhor Improvement alon
will require s57.1lO.41O. compared Will
an allotment OF s4i, ,0O6,75O for tn
fiscal year OF 1928.
Continued on page ].
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-04
TRUCK NARROWLY
ESCAPES GOLDFISH
Ran Away on West Sixth Street,
Crashing Into CartmeII
- Store Window.

While standing az Sixth and Jeffer-
son streets early this morning the
truck Of Morris Ruben, a milk dealer.
of 20 West Second street. started
10 run away. The brakes became
loose and the machine started down
Sixth street. which IL very steep be
tween Jefferson and Madison. In the
middle Of the block the truck veered
sharply 10 the left and tore portions
Of the steps OF the houses at 624-626-
62s West Sixth street away, the steps
OF the house AZ 62s were damaged
the most, "A large portion Of the stone
being broken.
The force OF the impact with the
stone steps changed the course Of the
truck. 50 that Il once more started
down the street and charged into .
plate glass window at the store o
/ the T. u. Cartmen company which Il
located at the northwest corner o.
Sixth and Madison streets. The win
dow was broken and a number o
glass articles which We're on dispia.
in the window We're also broken. Tn
truck just missed hitting two larg
aquarians, which were in the windoy
and which contained about 1000 gol
fish. Had the aquarians been brokel
the damage. which amounted 10 abou
$3.50 would have been much more.
The truck was slightly damaged.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-04
WILLIAM SPARKS IS
/. ACCUSED OF ARSON
New Castle Man in Custody
After Two Mysterious Fires in
His Home; Denies Charge.

Special Correspondence Every Evening.
New Castle, Dec. 4.-Last evening
shortly after 10 o'clock William
Sparks Of 722 Clark street was placed
under arrest by Chief OF Police
Matthew Tobin and officer William
palme., on the complaint OF residents
~ Clark street accusing him Of arson.
1t was alleged that Sparks set fire
10 the cotton mattress of a cot in ths
dining room about 9 o'clock and then
left the house. The fire was discover
ed by a youth of that section, who
notified the neishbors. and the flames
We're eNtinguished by bucket brigade
shortly afterwards a second fire was
discovered in the bedroom. The mat
ting on the floor had been igni;ed
but the flames were extinguished be-
fore ally great damage was done %
| the other furniture.
Sparks stated 10 the officers that ne
did not set fire 10 the house nor did
lie know how the flames originated
On last Wednesday. Margaret. aged
4; Gertrude. 2. and Anna. /, children
/ Of Sparks. were taken TO n home In
Wilmington.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-04
NEW SESSION OPENS
AS EXTRA ONE ENDS,
DYER BILL DROPPED
Senate Confirms LOO Appoint
ments Made by President
Before Adjourning.
HARDING MESSAGE TUESDAY
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Washington. Dec. 4-ConRress
closed It's two weeks extra session and
started It's regular session today with
an intervening period of only ten min
utee.
BY resolution the end OF the special
session, which began November 20. was
closed az 80 o'clock and the new and
final session OF the 9th Congress be-
gan al the statutory hour OF noon.
Proceedings today were largely the
routine OF winding Up the old and be-
ginning the new session. which runs
until March 3. The Senate met AT 10
O'Clock and the House at Il. In Us
brief sitting the Senate formally drop
ped the Dyer Anti-lynching bill and
confirmed about 100 nominations
but that of Pierce Butler OF 81. Paul
10 be an associate justice % the Su-
preme Court was blocked by objections
from Senator Ia Toilette. Republican
Wisconsin, and Norris, Republican
| Nebraska
The principal business of the new
session today was receipt of the annua
! budget
/ Tomorrow President Harding ls eN
pected 10 deliver his message out
lining the administrator program
with the shipping b.. farm credi
legislation and annual appropriation
bin as the major features In pro=pec
After passing over Mr.. Butler
nomination. the Senate confi-me
about 1.70O other appointments, n
Continued on page 8.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-04
.STEN0GRAPHER PRESSES 100000 DAMAGE
SUIT AGAINST GOV. RUSSELL Of MISSISSIPPI
IBy Associated Press to Every EveninwI

filed by Miss Birkhead, the executives
former stenoerapher, against Cover
nor Russell. All have alleged seduc-
iion under promise OF marriage. aud
the bills also allege that the governor
conniyed AZ an operation as a result
OF which Miss Birkhead declares her
health was permanently injured.
The fast suit, in the United States
Court at jackson. was thrown out be-
cause OF lack OF jurisdiction. the court
holding that Governors Russell's
residence was In the northern district.
The secont> In the State, courts. was
Withdrawn, and the present action was
filed on election day. in September
and service on the governor was OBJ
tanned when he came here to vote in
the pgimarlss.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-04
BUTLER HELD UP
BY SENATE UNTIL
REGULAR SESSION
La Toilette Leads Opposition to
Immediate Confirmation of
Supreme Court Justice.
MUST BE APPOINTED AGAIN

by Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Washington. Dec. 4.-The nomina-
ton OF Pierce Butler, 81. Paul at
torney. TO be an associate justice OF
the supreme court failed OF connrma-
ton by the Senate today In the close
OF the extra session and n renomina-
tio7 in the regular session was made
necessary.
Senators Ia Toilette, Republican,
Wisconsin, and Norris. Republican,
Nebraska. objected 10 immediate con-
firmat!on and forced over the nomi-
nation.
A statement opposing Mr.. Buffers
confrYation, filed recently with the
judiciary committee. was referred 20
by Senator La Toilette. and he was
Joined by Senator Norris In demand
ing that the persons making the state
ment he given n hearing. In these
circumstances the leaders decided %
attempt no action today.
Tho statement fled with the com
mittee related 10 Mr.. Buffers al
legged connection with railroads and
other corporations and also with po-
/ lltical leaders In his home city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-04
DROPPED "EvlDENcE."
Odor Was There, However, and
Markowizo Was Arrested
and Held for Court.

Jacob Markowixc. arrested yesterday
afternoon by Policeman Nase on a
charge OF violating the State liquor
law. in Municipal Court today was held
in $500 for the grand jury.
Nlarkowizc was walking along the
street with a suspicious looking pack
age under his arm. When Policeman
Nase tapped him on the shoulder he
seemed frightened. The package drop
ped TO the pavement. There was a
crash of broken glass and strong
evidence of liquor, the policeman said
The state entered nolle prosequi on
the extra charge tf throwing glass in
the street.
The court ordered the bond forfeit
ed in the case of Joseph Zowskl who
failed 10 appear 10 answer TO the
charge of violating the State liquor
law. He was arrested by Frank T.
Haley agent for the Law and Order
Society.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-04
.DU POINT CO. CAPITAL
GOES TO slOO,OOO,OOO
Part Of Increase Will be Distrib-
uted as a so Per Cent
Stock Dividend.

Stockholders OF the r. ]. du Pont de
Nemours & Co. today approved an in
crease in the authorized common capt.
tai stock from sS0,OOO,OOO 10 $780,
600. 900.
This will be accomplished by issuing
100000 additional shares OF a par value
OF 500 a share. part Of which issue
Il Is intended 10 distribute as so per
cent stock dividend. This action will
capitalize "a part Of the company's
surplus. which has already been per-
manently invested IN the company
business.
The directors will meet tomorrow q
act on the proposed declaration OF the
dividend.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-04
DEMOCRATS TO MAP
| LEGISLATIVE PLANS
At DOVER TOMORROW
Democratic Assemblymen to
Confer With State and Dis
trict Chairmen.
MAY ARRANGE ORGANIZATION

Pursuant 10 a call issued by DR..
William T.. Hoey OF Freder!ca, chair
man Of the Democratic State Com
mittee. at the request OF the Demo-
cratic members and members-elect OF
tho Legislature. a party conference
will be held in Dover tomorrow. The
purpose IN 10 plan for the meeting OF
the Legislature. which will conven ,
on January 2. Tomorrow's meeting
will be held at the Hotel Richardson
and Will convene at IL o'clock noon.
Those at the conference will include
the Democratic members and mem
bers-elect OF both houses. as well as
the State. county and district Demo-
cratic chalrmen.
II Is expected that. in addition 20
those mentioned above. United States
Senator Thomas r. Bayard and Con-
] gressman-elect William II. Boyce will
be IN attendance.
The plan now Is 20 go over the
platform adopted at the state con-
vention held last September, upon
which the party won success at the
election last month. With the plat
| AbAAh a. n hsi'Aot FANFNotA atsl,.aAtbll
will be considered. II Is probable
that a steering committee will be
named 10 prepare bills in accordance
with the platform suggestions. with
the expectation that these bills viii
be ready when the Legislature con-
Venes.
IL - also probable that the matter
OF organizing the Legislature will b,
taken up. As the Democrats are II
control Of both houses. they VIII elec
all officers for the Senate and House
II nominations for these Offices car
be made by the Legislators in con
nection with tomorrows conferenc,
the usual trouble on caucus night
the night before the Legislator,
meets-w,n be obviated.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-04
MAY
HAVE BEEN VICTIM Of
BLACK HAND BAND
Relatives Think Request for
Cash Was Made Under
Duress.
MURDERERS NOT KNOWN

Rocco Petruzello OF 1924 North Mar
ket street the young Italian shoe
maker who was found brutally muir
dered last Thursday I'm swamp In
South Wilmington. will be buried this
afternoon In the Cathedral cemetery.
Following Identification OF the dead
man by his two brothers on Saturday,
Immediate steps were taken for his
burial. The brothers. John aud Michael.
who live in Washington. u. C. asked
Deputy Coroner Harvey +. Nichol.
ITO have their kin buried in this city
This request was granted them.
SO far, the police and detectives
here. have been unable 20 learn the
Identity OF the murderer or murderers
OF Petruzello. Neither have they any
clue as 10 the motive for the crime
Al noon today Captain OF Detectives
Benson stated his men have been un-
able 10 gain much headway in tn,
matter. but that every effort would b,
made, 20 apprehend the guilty persons
Caro- Sahastino. a partner Of Petru.
zello In The shoe repairing business
after a severe grilling by the police
I
murder. His examination revealed
practically nothing. the police declared
Sabastino informed the authorities
that he accompanied PetruZello to
moving picture theatre n week ag'
last Saturday night. but that after tn,
show. he left him at Seventh and Mar
ket streets. This was the last he ha,
seeh OF him, he said.
Because the man appeared in grea
mental stress when he visited his bro
theirs I'm Washington. two weeks agC
and asked for the loan OF $50. II 1
generally believed he was pressed 10
the money by a secret organization
which had threatened him with hi
life.
The police advance the theory tina
the man was murdered In a house o.
the west side and his body carried I
} the spot in the marsh where IL wa
found This is possible inasmuch as
deep stab wound was found below IN
! left shoulder between the ribs whe
the body was examined. After carryln
the body - the marsh IL Is believe
2 the murderers finished their job b
hacking the mans face almost beyon
: recognition.
- The secret society angle OF the mui
: der Is given much credence by III
4 detectives. On this the authorities bas
e their hopes Of learning the true me
tive for the crime.
2 The coroner's inquest will be held
2 the Office OF Coroner Bullock on Wee
. nesday evening at S o'clock.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-04
.DENBY'S REPORT ASKS
| FOR mo MORE WARSH|PS
Financial Condition of Country
Restraints His Request
for Outlays.

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Washington, Dec. "A general
naval policy providing for a navy
second 10 none" and strong enough
to support American policies and
commerce and guard American con-
tinental and overseas possessions was
laid down by Secretary DENLY in his
annual report 10 Congress.
Such navy. the Secretary said.
should and could be maintained within
the provisions OF the Naval Limitation
Treaty. lie added that although the
present naval establishment was de-
ficient in certain types. such as fast
cruisers, aircraft cruisers. seagoing
submarines and aircraft. he would
make no immediate recommendation
for additional appropriations because
OF the present financial colditlon OF
the country,
Among the accomplishments OF his
department during the past year IN,
Navy secretary recounted "the de
velopment of aviation as an integre
part of the feet" diversion OF q
| greater percentase OF repair work {,
government stations. increased steam
ing efficiency of battle craft. return
OF the officer personnel 10 a permanen
basis after the temporary enlarge
ment during the war an extension
of the navy school facilities for en-
listed men, and Inauguration OF ex
tensive and advance experiments Il
gunnery. He praised the record O
the Marine Corps during the year
saying that previous high standard
Of the Corps had been maintaine'
fully.
confinuaa an nara
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-04
DU PONT TAX SUIT.
To be Argued In u. s. Court of Ap.
penls Tomorrow.

Argument will be heard In the L.
$. Circuit Court of Appeals in Phila-
delphia tomorrow. on appeal OF United
States District Attorney James II.
Hughes, Jr.. against the decree %
Judge Thompson granting n prelimi-
nary injunction asked by Alfred l. du
Pont against Harry T. Graham, as
collector OF Internal Revenue OF Della
ware.
The government seeks TO collect
$3.50 600 as income taxes based on
valIie OF stock received by Mr.. du
Pont.
Judge Thompson In Philadelphia on
March OF this year
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-04
.FRANTz CASE BEFORE
COURT LATE TODAY
Counsel for Defendants Will File
Reasons for New
Trial.

The case OF DR.. A. r. Frantz and
his son. Howard r Frantz. is 70 come
before the Court OF General Sessions
this afternoon. Court was in session
this morning. but the matter had not
been mentioned up 10 l2 O'Clock, when
recess was taken until $50.
The Frantzes, father and son. We're
convicted last wednesday on the
charge Of conspiracy in connection
with the Davis moderator deal. They
have asked for new trial and this
morning theS counsel. Robert g.
Harman, said reasons IN that behalf
will be filed this afternoon. The
court will probably then fix time for
argument on the reasons
Henry 3. Hook. indicted with the
Frantzes. has pleaded noile contendre
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-04
LIVESTOCK BURNED
IN BARN FIRE ON
G. 4. HUBER FARM
Three Barn Fires in as Many
Days Indicate Presence of
lncendiaries.
foDAY's LOSS WAS $4,000

The large stone and frame barn
on the farm owned by the George
n. Huber estate and ,enanted by
Isaac Neal. near Newark. was to-
tally destroyed by fire today. Ten
horses, one bull and two calves
that were in the barn were burned,
while about IS head OF cattle that
happened 90 he in the barnyard
were singcd. but they were gotten
out % the yard without being seri-
ously burned. About 1000 bushel
% corn. 200 ton of hay and other
contents were also destroyed by
tho fire. The total loss may reach
$4,000 partly covered by insur-
ancc.
Ae thie Is the third barn fire
within a few miles of Newark In
Tho last three days. Il is suspected
tha, barn burners, who have been
operating In Chester and Delaware
counties, Pa. for several weeks.
have extended their activities 10
Delaware. In no case has the
origin Of the fires been traced.
flrebugs arc suspected and the au-
'hori,ies are making an investiga-
ton There Is talk among farmers
% organizing a vigilance commit
tee Mr.. Huber's fre started at 4.S0
o'clock this morning.
Two other barns were burned {
ssiuriay. one was on the farm OF
J Tarrart q Wilmington. locat'
near Appleton. Nd. about three mil
from Newark. and the other on q
farm tenan;ei by Clarence Sapp,
short distance from Glasgow. \ hors
COW and pig were burned in the latt
nre. The Huber harm which was d
siroyed this morning was iocst
about one mile south east q Newar
several hundred yards from the Pen
sylvania railroad
The former summer home OF {
hate George II. Huber. and the s,abl
fTed by Herman r. Tyson. train
and driver. where he winters a nur
ar % fast horses, are also on n
farm. bu, face on the former ma
frhway from Newark 20 Wilningt'
a. leas; a mile from the burped bu,l
ing. Tho tenant house occupied by y
Continued on page c.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-04

oxford. Miss, Dec. 4.-Interest in
the calling for trial today In United
States District Court here of the suit
OF MisSF'rances G. Brkhead for si00.-
000 damages against Governor Lee NJ.
Russell, OF Mississippi. centers IN the
moves made by the attorneys of the
defense.
Governor Russell arrived last night
on the same train carrying Miss Birk-
head.
Attorneys foe Miss Birkhead an
nounced they were ready for trial, had
all their witnesses ready TO appear
when needed and would oppose any
move for delay. A venire OF As jury
men has been ordered TO appear In
court today.
The suit " the third which has been