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The New York herald., 1922-05-25
WOMAN Is DYING
FROM TRUCKS BLOW
Queens Youth Struck by an
Automobile Is Dead in
Hospital.

Edward Messner. IL. Of 215 Collins
avenue. Maspeth. Queens. died yester-
day in Wyckoff Heights Hospital of in
juries received late Tuesday when he
was run over in front of his home by
an automobile owned and driven by
Thomas Bruzzo. 81. Of 264 Collins ave-
nue. Bruzzo was arrested on charge
of homicide.
Mrs Gussie Seigel. SO. of 1S41 Ster-
ling place. Brooklyn. probably will die
as a result of being struck yesterday
by a motor truck at Saratoga avenue
and Park place. Brooklyn. She is In
st. Mary's Hospital. Her skull is frac-
tured. Isidore Bergen OF sos Jerome
street, driver of the truck. was arrested.
Four young men, two of whom may
die, were taken early yesterday to
Stamford, Conn. after the automobile
in which they were riding struck the
rear of an automobile truck and. was
wrecked. The injured are Edward Hol-
land, James Walker. Thomas Mccarthy
and Peter Crosson. all of Greenwich.
Conn. Holland and Mccarthy are the
most seriously injured.
The New York herald., 1922-05-25
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRY
INTO DER CASE HALTED
Scope of Referees Authority
Submitted to Court.

spec,ai Dispatch to THE NEW yoRK HEsaLn.
PHILADELPHIA, May 24.-The referees
hearing in the affairs Of the bankrupt
Arm OF r.. ID Dier C Co. came to an end
temporarily to-day, when counsel for
Frank f. Bell & Co. advised their wit
nesses not to answer certain questions
and presented a petition addressed TO
the United States District Court asking
for definition of the scope of the in
qulry
Edward +. Hoffman. the referee. after
the witnesses refused TO answer ques-
tions relating 10 the DER accounts, said
he would certify the proceedings 10 the
court. II is unlikely a decision will be
handed down for several months
The New York herald., 1922-05-25
SENIOR LEAGUE WILL SELL
POPPIES IN SPITE OF COLERl
Women Storm City Hall and the Mayor Promptly Over
rules Charities Head Who Refused Street Permit
to Aid Disabled Veterans Dugout.'

The Senior League, of which Mrs
Roland Hinton Perry is president, won
brisk fight yesterday for permission to
sell poppies on the streets. Late In the
afternoon Mayor Hylan overruled Com
missioner Coler of the Department OF
Public Charities. who had refused
permit, although granting one 10 the
Veterans of Foreign Wars and to the
American Legion.
The committee calling on the Mayor
consisted OF Mrs. Perry, Mrs. Meal
lister Smith. Mrs. James l.. Hand head
of the poppy drive. and John Reilly,
counsel to the organization. They In
sisted that Commissioner Coler at the
end of the hearing on Tuesday had as
sured them he would grant permit.
They had contracted for 500 sashes for
flower sellers and arranged to send out
800 girls with baskets yesterday. But
Commissioner Coler called up Mr.. Reilly
in the morning TO say he had decided to
issue permits only TO the two soldiers
organizations He said they had OBJ
jected to the Senior Leagues work and
he could not afford to antagonize them.
The New York herald., 1922-05-25

The women of the organization called
at Commissioner Coler's office and wera
told he had gone to Atlantic City. so
they posted over TO the City Hall Sec
retary Sinnott listened to their COM
plant.
Mrs. Hand explained their poppies had
been made at the "Dugout," an indus
trial home for disabled soldiers in $50
East Sixty-first street. The soldiers
had undertaken to sell 100000 at
cents each. They would sell them "a
the public for 10 cents each and give
the profits to the "Dugout." 1t was
asserted some of the poppies being sold
by the American Legion and the
Veterans of the Foreign Wars were
made in Germany and sold by French
woman for profit to herself.
When Mayor Hylan had chance 10
see the Senior League delegation he
directed acting Commissioner Dunn TO
give them all the poppy selling privi-
ieges the other organizations had in the
streets and other public places from
Saturday morning through Memorial
Day,
The New York herald., 1922-05-25
FIFTY YEARS PRIEST.

The oldest living member of the Paul
ist Community, the Very Rev. Walter
Elliott. will celebrate to-day the fiftieth
anniversary Of his ordipation to the
priesthood The celebrshon will take
place In Washington, IN tho presence
or the Apostolic Delegate 10 the United
States Archbishop John Romano. who
Will preside al the solemn mass of
thanksgiving ~ which Father Elliott
.,iY be cclebrant. Father clliott u -
years old and a veteran OF the civil
war.
The New York herald., 1922-05-25
HARDING LAUDS ITALY
ON WAR ANNIVERSARY
President Sure Ties of War
Will Bind Friendship.

Yesterday was the seventh anniver-
rary of Italy's entry into the world war
and American citizens Of italian extrac-
tion received a congratulatory message
from President Harding The message
was addressed to Agostino de Basi.
editor OF the Italian review n Cd,roccio,
150 Nassau street 1t read:
THE noble. heroic and. tremendously
significant part that Italy played In the
struggle Is known to all the world and
its record Is part OF the justification
for American prid in our relations to
the great conflict. because our own
community includes so great number
az the native sons and daughters OF
Italy, and their descendants. ] am very
cure that the ties between the two ma
tions. developed during the war. will
make them still better friends In all
the future and will make better Amer
icans Of tho great Italian factor in our
population"
The New York herald., 1922-05-25
HOPES TO UPSET
1908 DAMAGES TO-DAY
Toxicab Gunner Must Shoy
Cause in Brooklyn.

Samuel J. Goldberg. taxicab owner
must show cause to-day before Justice
Carroll In the Sixth district Municipal
Court. Brooklyn why the judgment for
si0s3 obtained against Count Edward
George zichy should not be vacated as
obtained by irregularities and excessive
The judgment grew out OF n collision
in January 1921 at Houston street and
Second avenue and last week enlivened
the Counts honeymoon with the former
Miss Charlotte Gardiner Demarest in
the Hotel Warrington, 16i Madison ave-
nue.
Supplementary proceedings in the case
have been postponed by Judge Finelte
iit City Court until June g.
The New York herald., 1922-05-25
INJUNCTION BANISHES
BRONX SICNBOARDS
Justice Mitchell Rules Land Is
Park Property.

Citizens living near Broadway and
Moshulu avenue. The Bronx. who for
year have resisted. sometimes by
court proceedings and sometimes by
burning and other direct action. at
tempts of the o. j. GUIDE Advertising
Company to put UP a signboard won
their fight yesterday Justice Richard
II. Mitchell in the Supreme Court The
Bronx, handed down a decision re-
straining the company from putting UP
the signboard and also restraining
Comptroller Charles L. Craig from CIV
ing them permission TO put 1t up.
Justice Mitchell in granting the in
junction says: The proposed use OF
this strip for sign purposes is illegal
and improper. All court decisions are
harmonious in protecting park land in
this particular"
The New York herald., 1922-05-25
Today's Radiophone
Program

'W.W.Z. Wavelength goo meters)
/ 40 and 3:40-Brief Song
Recital by Edna Beatrice
Bloom, soprano.
2:40 = Program by the
Hackel Berge Instrumental
Trio.
4:40- Timely Hints on
House and Gardens and i'm
pressions on "The Well-dressed
Man." from Vanity Fair, by
courtesy Of the Mast Publica-
tions. "The New Late Spring
and Early Summer Hat"
1890 P. M.-New York
Shriners' Band (40 pieces),
DIR. Mckenzie, Conductor.
Joint Recital by Marie Staple
ton Murray, Soprano Soloist of
the First Church Scientist, New
York City. George Barchfeld,
'cellist; Louis Baker Phillips:
accompanist.
The New York herald., 1922-05-25
WAS ABOUT TO BURN
DYNAMITE AS DEBRIS
SERVANTS Inspection SoUes
Home of Edison's Neighbor.

Discovery to-day that box about
TO be burned contained dynamite prob
ably saved from destruction the home
OF Major Herbert Barry. in West
Orange. near the home of Thomas A.
Edison
Charles Marnell had been hired to
raze a chicken house. He found a
box, covered with dust He was about
to burn Il. with other debris. when
Mrs. Edward Neary, the servant. sug-
gested as inspection. The box con-
teen cap fuses and eight feet of cord
fuse
Mrs. Barry said man known as
Tony had worked on the Barry estate
about ten years ago and previous to
that had been employed in a quarry.
The New York herald., 1922-05-25
CALLS TO DAVE IN SKY
WHILE 5000 LOOK ON
Then Romeo Is Taken From
BroodUoy to BeIieUue.

Antonio Romeo, 26. window cleaner
of 342 Ninth avenue. stood last night at
Forty second street and Broadway and
addressed the stars.
"Davie, oh. sweetheart y he cried,
while the tears ran down his cheeks.
"Oh, Davie"
About 5000 persons gathered around.
gazing aloft in the expectation OF be-
holding "Davie" suspended from the roof
OF the Rialto Theater or skylarking In
an airplane.
What's the idea?' inquired PATROL
man Edmund Miller. TO whom a nut Is
nut
''Dave." said Romeo. pointing at the
sky. up there"
You come along with me, sald
Miller. Davies waiting for us"
Dr. sciaefe Of New York Hospital sent
Romeo to Bellevue Hospital for observa-
tion.
The New York herald., 1922-05-25
SOLDIERS ON PARADE
TO HELP RECRUITING
Notable Men in 2eUietOing
Stand at City Hall.

Mayor Hylan. Major-Gen. Billiard
Brig. Gen. William welge. Archbishop
Patrick ]. Hayes. Capt. Goster Arm
strong. British Consul-Generai; CASTOR
Liebert French Consul-General Major
Gen. O'Rysn and others reviewed q
military parade from the steps OF City
Hall yesterday
The march was designed to arouse
interest in the recruiting campaign for
the citizens military training camps
The gun (which fired Americas first
shos In the world war, q French TO- was
escorted by a provisional battery OF the
sixth Field Artillery.
The New York herald., 1922-05-25
JUSTICE HoFFMAN,s WILL.

The will OF Municipal Court Justice
Benjamin Hoffman, who died at his
home. 271 Seventh street. May 20 was
filed for probate IN the Surrogate's Court
yesterday by his widow. Mrs. Rebecca
Hoffman, who Is the sole leeatee. Ac-
cordIng to the petition filed. Justice
Hoffman left no real property. but per-
scna property valued et more than
10000.
The New York herald., 1922-05-25
sEMENorr GERS DELAY AGAIN.

Gregory Semenoff. retired Siberian
Cossack. did not appear yesterday before
Peter B Olney. referee. TO testify in
the bankruptcy case OF the Youroveta
Home and Foreign Trading Company
His lawyers asked Mr.. Olney TO excuse
him until they might ask Federal
court 60 pass upon Mr.. Oiney's refusal
TO dismiss him as a witness Mr.. Olney
granted the request. No future date
for scmenoffs afcarance will be set
pending a decisioti
The New York herald., 1922-05-25
Dix-make Morning
and Porch Dresses
$1.75 to $4.75
|I.Io 10 @f. 10
Much below wholesale

% models. Ginghams. in
checks, plaids and stripes
-voiles, checked and
figured-cambric, a fine
weave, called French
cambria" - dimity - and
madras.
Excellent workmanship.
Deep hens. Well-made
collars and cuffs. Sizes 81
to 46.
5,O44 dresses. At ex-
tremely low prices. An
event of exceeding interest
to all home-loving women.
Third Floor, Old Building
The New York herald., 1922-05-25
Spring Concert

Today at 2:30 on the Great
Organ in the Auditorium. BY
j. Thurston Noe.
AMPICO. VICTROLA.
First Gallery, New Building
The New York herald., 1922-05-25

CORD TIRES-at below the average
wholesale price of standard tires And
TAPLOW Red inner tubes, full floating, extra
tough, pure gum.
Evening journal., 1922-11-02
SUPPORT REPUBLICAN PARTY SPEAKERS SAY
MILLS DENIES SOME OF MRS. HALLS STORY
REPUBLICAN SPEAKERS SWEEP
4 SIDE DEMOCRATIC ''SMOKE
SCRE'E,N' THROWN OUT TO HIDE
RE- CORD OF MZSMANAG CEMENT

Solid shot o
aries r filler o. his city terra the y
Senator tina n RpubI part
the showed tha Democrat o in l House.
Dr that u charm aand a aor % tn propr
b. he D y
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haton crbe eemeda ~ b the H amni
Erdcs sokeno
scoring the wlo adn % d h nd thus cost
pa dollars He ais t how he Hd tore tn bon
to . a opp tn loss Mr. o ais %prd Senator T. en- " "yphes sge-
SIN and ref % %upnh III
Thomas w Allen Property % pI a fire qus
a u lie o y
Mrs Thp the u
A Rihardon Park Unit sd sas Senator termed man. n
sand urge h election he o. Layton Cor
gesnnnI N k North hCauna aur uO BY OF a
m Republics
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Evening journal., 1922-11-02
AUT0IST HITS GIRL,
LEAVES HER In ROAD

Clara Skotnicks. 16. 4 Forrest ave-
est avenue, Forrest Park. is in the
Physicians and Surgeons Hospital
suffering with severe decorations OF
the head al shoulder and arms and
possible I, acture OF her left arm,
due to being struck by an automo-
bile while walking along the Lincoln
Highway near her home last evening.
Clara. accompanied by young man,
was enroute for the movies when the
accident occurred. The driver in
Ford Sedan. drove off without giving
any attention to his victim. A pass
ing autoist picked up the injured girl
and took her to the hospital. The
young man disappeared after telling
those who assisted her, that he only
knew that her name was Clara.
Clara's condition Is serious today,
although she is expected to recover.
Evening journal., 1922-11-02
SMASH BOTTLES,
LAMPS in FUN
Halloween Vandals Cause
Milk Dealers Great
Monetary Loss
HOUSE DAMAGE
ALSO is HEAVY

Taking advantage OF the merry
making incidental TO Halloween on
Monday and Tuesday nights hood
lums are reported to have caused
property damage here estimated a
several thousand dollars. The great
est loss is suffered BY the various
dairles OF this city. thousands o.
their milk bottles having beer
destroyed. In the upper end OF the
Ninth ward. gas mantles. lamps and
automatic clocks on the lamps also
suffered.
In one instance the rowdies enter
ed two apartment houses owned by
Peter J. Ford. at Sixth and Adams
and Sixth and Jackson streets and
after cutting the electric wires stole
two domes from the Railways. Au-
tomobile owners also suffered from
the vandals. many finding tacks
sticking 10 the tires OF their ma
chimes. One man found nine tacks
In one OF his tires. The greatest
property loss Is borne by the Clover
Dairy Company. they losing milk
bottles valued al $1,000.
The Fraim Diaries report having
had between 1900 and 1000 milk
bottles smashed. While all districts
OF the city report having had large
number of milk bottles broken. only
the Boulevard and upper end OF the
Ninth Ward report smashed street
lamps. These lamps are owned by
the American Street Lighting Com
pany. Of Baltimore. Twenty-Five OF
the lamps were found smashed IN
this section OF the city. The wreckers
we're not content with breaking the
lamps but also wrecked or stole the
clocks on the lamps, The
property loss OF this company IL
heavy. the lamps alone costing IS
zach. The clocks are valued at $40,
zach.
In speaking OF the wanton destruc-
ion OF milk bottles today, Clarence
Traim, president OF the Fraim |
said that while II Is Inn
possible for the police to be every
ghere. the destruction Of the milk
bottles has affected milk dealers /
here materially.
The property damage done 10
dwellings, through gates and fences
,eing destroyed Is also said 10
mount TO hundreds OF dollars.
Business men and others who have
uttered through the pranks OF the
Halloween vandals said today they
elt that much OF the disorder could
ave been eliminated had a public
Halloween demonstration been or
erred on Tuesday night.
Evening journal., 1922-11-02
BURNED Child
dies in AUTO
Mother Had Little One in
Arms, Hurrying From
Bridgeville to Hospital
4-YEAR-OLD HAD
PLAYED WITH FIRE

Charles W. Maddux. the 4-year-
old son OF Mr.. and Mrs. william
Maddux. Of Bridgeville. died in his
mothers arms. shortly after their
arrival in this city yesterday after
noon. The child had been burned
while burning paper in his home
yesterday. Attracted by the chid's
screams. the mother. who was out
side the house. ran in and smothered
the flames by wrapping the child in
a piece OF carpet. but not until the
baby's body had been touched by
fire.
A nearby physician was summon
ed and gave what aid he could 10
the child. As the boys condi-
ton did not improve. his father de-
cided 10 bring him to this city for
treatment.
The father summoned a friend
who has an automobile. The two
men. accompanied by the mother.
who carried the boy. carefully
wrapped In blankets. In her lap.
began the long trip to this city early
IN the afternoon. Il was the inten-
tion OF the parents to take the boy
to the Delaware Hospital.
About the time the party reached
this city. the child. who had
regained consciousness.
lapsed into Inconsistencies and
died. The frantic parents rode on
to the home OF relatives at 1115
street. Upon arriving
there a physician was summoned
and pronounced the boy dead.
The mother was nearly exhausted |
by the long ordeal OF the trip and |
collapsed under the strain OF her |
grief. Deputy Coroner Nichols con-
iucted an investigation. It is not
he intention OF the coroner's Of 1
Ice to hold an inquest.
As the Maddux family had made
arrangements TO move to the Bran
lywine street address here. the
'hild's funeral will be held from
here.
Evening journal., 1922-11-02
RICHARDS HITS
EXTRAVAGANCE
OF DEMOCRATS
Former Attorney General
and Former Gov. Miller
at New Castle
STATE SITUATION
UP TO DEMOCRATS
star Correspondent.


NEW CASTLE, Del. Nov. a.
Former Governor Charles r. Miller
and former Attorney General Robert
II. Richards. OF Wilmington. last
night addressed a rousing rally Of
Republicans in the opera House.
The two speakers jabbed holes into
the so-called arguments OF Demo-
cratic speakers. showed the many
Improvements in the way OF return
ing to order and prosperity under
the Harding administration follow
ing the chaos and depression OF the
extravagant Wilson regime. and en-
phasized that in throwing out their
smoke screens OF criticism 10 be-
cloud the campaign the Democratic
speakers have not offered a single
constructive policy.
Both speakers urged the re-elec-
ton OF Senator DUPONT and Congress-
man Layton to uphold the hands OF
President Harding.
Former Governor Miller devoted
himself 20 a discussion OF State Is
sues. and punctured the flood Of
criticism and charges made by Dem
ocratic speakers. Former Governor
Miller's speech is set forth on Page
13 OF today's issue.
Professor George McIntire presid.
ed over the rally and introduced the
speakers.
In opening his address Mr.. Rich
ards recalled to the audience that he
missed one esteemed citizen OF New
Castle. the late George Pierce. who
Continued on Page Thirteen.)
Evening journal., 1922-11-02
MRS. PHILLIPS
MAY NOT TELL
MURDER TALE
Counsel Fears She May
Weaken Hammer Crime
Defense
WILL STAND ON
INSANITY PLEA

Los ANGELES. Nov. Omitted
Press)-Mrs. Clara Phillips may not
take the witness stand in her own be-
half In her trial on charge OF MUIR
dering Mrs. Alberta Meadows with a
hammer. II was believed today.
Defense Attorney Harrington Gre
,ated doubt that he would permit her
TO testify when he announced he in
tends TO complete his case today or
tomorrow. Harrington Is also said TO
fear Mrs. Phillips would be seized
with a nervous breakdown II she
takes the stand. He refused 10 say
whether he would call her
After hearing friends and her
sisters testify she is subject TO vio-
lent commissions. Mrs. Phillips was
in highly nervous state when court
closed last night.
Mrs. f. l. McElroy. who intro
duced Armour Phillips. the defend
ants husband, over whom the MUIR
Continued on Page Fourteen)
Evening journal., 1922-11-02
UPHOLD HANDS
OF HARDING, SAYS
EX-GOV. Stokes
Col. Miller and Mrs. Baus-
man Also Speak at
Bellefonte Rally
HARRY LITTLE AS
PRESIDING OFFICER

The query in this campaign f.
Shall we forget our protest asain-,
Democracy and in our impatiepc.
fail 10 give our public servants q
reasonable time 20 perform the tre-
mendous task OF regeneratlon7 Lest
we forget should be borne in mind -
Thus forcefully did Edward Cas-
per Stokes. former Governor and
present Republican State Chairman
OF New Jersey. put the Issue OF the
campaign to an attentive and en-
thusiastIc audience In the new Com
munity Hall. Bellefonte. last night.
The rally was held under auspices
OF the BraDdywine Hundred Repub-
lican Committee.
Colonel Thomas w Miller, allen
property custodian. and Mrs. Jane
Thompson Bausman. of New York.
were the other speakers. Harry G.
Little. candidate for State Represen-
tative from the Sixth district, pre-
sided. william p. White. with his
harmonica, and the Claymont band
furnished music. Mr.. White also
led the singing OF national airs.
Ex-Governor Stokes proved one Of
the most eloquent. also witty. speak
ers who has spoken in Delaware
since the contest opened. He re-
viewed the national situation largely
from the viewpoint Of banker. be-
ing president of the Mechanics Ma
tional OF Trenton. He emphasized
the immense value OF credit;
charged the Wilson Administrator
(Continued on Page Thirteen)
Evening journal., 1922-11-02
HARDING 81 TODAY,
WORLD FELICITATES

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2 Omitted
Press) Messages OF congratula-
tions from all corners OF the coun-
try and the world were stacked
high on President Harding's desk
today feiicitating him on his 57th
birthday anniversary.
The President spent the day quiet
ly. The only special privilege he
allowed himself was a reduced en-
gagement list Of callers.
He spent the morning with Mrs
Harding. going over TO his office at
noon for the days routine at his
desk. A round of golf was sched-
uled for late in the afternoon. Two
years ago the President celebrated
his 55th birthday watching returns
which elected him President by the
largest majority ever given a Presi-'
Dental candidate.
Evening journal., 1922-11-02
STRIP Girl
OF CLOTHES,
STEAL AUTO
Supposed Soldiers Attack
Taxi Party and Leave
Them in Road
YOUNG WOMEN
RELATE EXPERIENCE

Two young women OF this city
deprived OF the protection OF two
male escorts. who were rendered un-
conscious by being beaten on the
head with revoivers. were brutally
attacked on the road near Reybold
Station about midnight. by three
men. thought 10 be soldiers. one OF
the young women being stripped OF
her clothing and the other escaping
by running away.
The party consisted OF Fred NJ.
Card. a driver for the I, Y. l. Taxi
cab Company. living at 500 Tatnsll
street. who was accompanied by FL
mer Taylor and two young women.
Miss Rose Taylor and Miss Blanche
Downs.
At Fourth andt French streets
three men. thought 70 be soldiers,
hailed the taxicab and asked to be
taken TO Delaware City.
II was decided that they would
all make the trip together. accord
ing TO statements made TO the po.
lice this morning. All went vel
until at a point close 10 Reybold
when the car was stopped at tho re
(Contlnued on Page Fourteen)
Evening journal., 1922-11-02
ELECT SENATOR
DUPONT, URGES
SENATOR BALL
Lauds Business Qualifica-
tions of Colleague at
Richardson Park
CONG. MEEKINS
HITS INEFFICIENCY

Addressing a mass meeting of men
and women voters az Richardson
Park last night that filed the Com
munity Hall. United States Senator
L. Heisler Ball urged the election
OF Senator It. Coleman DUPONT who
he said Is a benefactor 70 Delaware
and one Of the biggest business men
In the state. Senator Bail called on
his hearers TO support Senator du-
Pont at the election. saying that the
business OF the Government was the
biggest business in the world and
one that required business men, and
hat Senator DUPONT was business
nan.
Senator Ball also reviewed the
record OF Congressman Caleb X
layton at Washington, and empha-
sized that It was essential at this
time that Congressman Layton be
reelected. inasmuch as he was a
member of the rivers and harbors
committee. and might. II reelected.
be made the chairman OF the COM
mittee. This committee will have
among other things to consider the
coming two years, the development
Of the wilmington harbor.
The meeting was preceded by a
street parade with a band. William
Tinsman, a member OF the District
Committee. presided and introduced
the speakers.
Congressman Isaac NJ. Meekins. OF
North Carolina, was the first speak
er, and he reviewed the achieve
CONTINUED on Page ThirteeD)