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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08
GREEK ARMY WITHOUT HOPE
OF CHECKING DRIVE OF TURKS

Smyrna, Sept. S.-Greek forces to-
day were holding the line east
of Salihli, 60 miles east of Smyrna, 1t
was stated in advices from the front,
but there seemed little hope of stem
ming the tide OF the general retreat
of the Greek army under the Turkish
Nationalist thrust. Deserters are ar
irving here by the thousands.
The Greek northern army, other
messages state, Is retiring from Brusa
toward Panderma and Mudania on the
Sea Of Marmora.
An Adana dispatch today, carrying
Turkish Nationalist reports, declarG
Turkish cavalry was only 25 miles
from Smyrna.
Only an eye witness can realize the
extent OF the disaster of the Greek
army. which IL termed by many. n
of the most decisive in military his
tory.
An army OF 10000 men, we'll or
ganized and equipped. has been trans
formed in less than two weeks into a
virtual band OF refugees.
An official Turkish statement snys
400 Greek officers and 10000 men have
been captured since the offense WA
launched, together with 500 motor
trucks. $50 guns and a million rounds
OF artillery ammunition.
The Greek loss Of morale is
illustrated by the reported refusal OF
a battalion of reserves rushed here
from Athens. TO dis embark. A contin-
gent of Senegalese which arrived yes
L ,,rl,,~ ga a l~,nr,h fgnnunnrt alan Asa
not land owing. * Is said, to some :.s-
agreemep.
The whole OF Smyrna hinterland
has been ravaEed by the Turks and
refugees continue to pour into the city
by the thousands. A Turkish airplane
yesterday few over tho town and
dropped pamphlets announcing the
complete liberation" OF Asia Minor.
The government archives have beer
placed m snipboard for safety and the
Smyrna branches of the national bank
and the Bank of Athens are closed.
a state Of panic prevails throughout
Ionia and the British high commits
sioner has telegraphed TO CONSTANT
nople asking that relief supplies bs
rushed here, as 1t feared the grave
food shortage would result in dis.
orders.
The foreign population is in trepida-
ton lest the Greeks explode tn,
immense stores of munitions in tn,
city TO prevent them from falling int
the hands OF the Kemalists.
A number of American destroyer.
are anchored in the harbor which with
its concentration of warships Of al
the powers resembles the scene of /,
huge naval pageant.
The Standard Oil Company ha,
chartered a number of steamships t,
carry its property and personnel t,
safety and thirty ships are in readi
ness to remove refugees to the out
lying islands II necessary.
The Greek troops have taken u,
positions on the outskirts of the city
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08
A. PERKINS, s..
OF M|DDLETOWN, DEAD
He Was a Native of Philadel-
phia, But Had Lived In Della
ware for Some Time.

Special Correspondence Every Evening.
Middletown. Sept. S.-Henry A. Psrk-
ms died at the boarding house of Mrs.
Viola Smith. Tuesday. aged Sc years.
He leaves one brother. DIR. Francis NJ.
Perkins Of Philadelphia.
Deceased was the eldest son of the
late Henry and Cornelia Allen Perk-
ms. and was born in Philadelphia,
July 81. 1886. In early life he was as
ISOLATED with Hacker, Lee & Co, iron
moulders. and vas later with the
American Bank Note Company OF
Philadelphia. After ~severing his
connections with these firms he enter
ed the service of the City Board OF
Health OF Philadelphia as inspector,
and remained in that position until ID
years ago. when he retired and locat-
ed In Middletown. where he had since
resided. In 1864 he married Miss
Mary F. Wood. who died several years
ago. Mr.. Perkins was one Of the old
est members Of Union Lodge. No. 5,
A. F. & A. NJ.
Mrs. Eliza II. Norris.
Mrs. Eliza Rheir Morris. wife of
Howard Morris. died on Wednesday at
her home in Odessa. Mrs. Morris is
survived by her husband, three sons,
three brothers and three sisters.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08
COMPLETING PLANS
FOR SCHOOL OPENING
Parents Asked to Follow In
structions for Placing
of Children.

The Board CT Education has com
pleted all of It's plans for the opening
of the public schools next Monday,
September II, and n full quota OF
teachers will be on hand TO take
charge Of the old and the new pupils.
Arrangements have been made so that
the work will be accomplished with the
least amour of confusion and with
the maximum efficiency,
The greatest problem which has
been before Superintendent Ward and
his assistants is to reduce the number
or pupils who must Of necessity be
upon part time. His aids have ar
ranged a schedule showing what
grades in the schools in the same dis
trict are partly f,ed and those which
have more than enough children. The
work will then be 10 transfer to the
partly filled classes those who are In
an overhlled one. BY means OF the
chart that has been made up this can
be done with accuracy and speed and
with little confusion. For those who
are to be on part time. schools Nos.
y and "a will be used as platoon schools
n this will enable the Board to take
care or a large number OF children.
The growth of the Negro population
IN the neighborhood of No. 5 school.
Iweiith and Walnut streets has made
1t necessary hat that school be de-
voted 10 the Negro children, and the
white children must be moved to an
other school. To fulfill this plan with
| the RrpnfaGf affi1;oA.., A. -l- -
thorites have requested the parents
OF white children who We're enrolled
In NO. . school last year to make it a
point to see that their children 60 70
NO. 20 school. at Tenth and Spruce
streets on Monday morning at q
o'clock. From No. 20 school the chill
oren Will be transferred to their re-
spective schools and grades.
The parents of the children in tht
k~indergarden and primary grades al
NO. 10 school. at Tenth and Orange
streets, are also requested to see that
their children report at No. 5 school
on Monday morning at 9 o'clock from
which place they will be transferred
10 their respective grades.
IL is earnestly urged that fhs
parents see to this as it will aid in the
work materially and will aid the au.
tnorities to accomplish the new NOV,
without difficulty.
There VIII be a meeting of all tn,
principals in the city this Afternoon
IN the High School at which Superin.
tendent Ward win outline the polio,
and plans for the coming school wear
WIN the added mount OF work which
Is facing the teachers this year the ut
most Cooperation will be required o
all.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08
ROUTED ARMIES OF GREECE
AT MERCY OF THE TURKS

Constantinoplc. Sept. 8.--Unable 70
extricate their army from the KEN
aiists' hold. tho Greek military lead
ers, II is believed here. will be Obliged
to accept any armAstice terms the
victors may dictate.
Tho allied commissioners have rec
commended to Hamid Boy, reprcsen-
tative OF tho Kemalista here. that
Angora government propose an nrmis-
tice to Athens.
A Greek communicate states that
General Tiicoupis. the commander In
chief. was captured while attending
on important military council In
Uchak Sunday night, ut which IL was
decided to withdraw to tho Alashehr
line.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08
.CALL OF THE PROPHET"
Pageant Presented Mt the Fair by
Jewish Community Centre.

The Call Of the Prophet" a pas-
cant. was presented at the Delaware
State Fair yesterday by members of
the Jewish Community Centre. The
opening numbers were "Anitris
Dance. nv Miss Irene Rosenthal, and
an Egyptian dance by Miss Beatrice
Miller. Music for the performance was
prepared by Miss Rebecca Hirshout.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Slonsky. and
Sara Leopold. The following took
part:
Florence. Sophie and Ruth Schim-
nell. Esther Lipxin. Clara Platinsky.
Goldie Weiner. Florence Danberg.
Edna Fisher. Anna Stein. Rose No
vack. Dorothy Lincoln, Rose Rudnick
Esther and Lillian iSlver, Rose Ber-
man. Rose B1ger. Ann Falbaum, Ida
Stein. Matilda Bell. L. Rosenthal, An
ma Lewis. Fannie Shevitz. Katie Rubin
and Elizabeth Bell. The play was writ
ten and coached by Mrs. Samuel Saret-
sky.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08
OBITUARY.
Fisher Ames.

flsher Ames, a member of the
smyth Post of the Grand Army of the
Republic, died yesterday at his home,
22l Jefferson street. in his 10th year.
The funeral will be held Monday ar
ternoon, with services at his late home
at 2 o'clock and interment in Silver
o cemetery. He was a well-known
veteran of the Civil War.
Daniel Ryan.
Daniel Ryan of T~alleyville died at
his home yesterday. The funeral will
be held on Monday morning, with q
requiem mass at st. Joseph's Church
at 9 o'clock. and interment in st. Jo-
seph's cemetery.
samuel Dulman.
Samuel Dillman. 6S years old, died
today. The funeral services will be
held at the home of his son-in-law
Joseph Morrow. 1885 Walnut street
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Inter
ment will he private,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08
MAIL CARS
DERAILED NEAR ALTOONA

P~ittsburg. Sept. S.-The second Sec
ton OF Pennsylvania mall train, No.
IL, New York TO ST. Louis, was deraiied
near Kittanning Point, west OF AL
toona. Pa. today and two postal clerks
and m passenger injured slightly.
Two passenger coaches were at
tached to the train at Altoona Four of
the postal cars left the tracks as the
train was running slow on an upgrade.
The cause of the derailment has not
been determined.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08
NOT A RIPPLE HERE IN
RAILROAD Shipments STRIKE

The railroad injunction has not been
applied in the local field. according
to advices this morning. The office
or the United States District Attorney
stated this morning they have had no
order concerning it so far. but that
they expected word soon.
The strike was progressing slowly
in local circles today. Both sides have
no comment 20 make and are eagerly
watching h outside for develop
ments.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08
Made Children Clean the Street.

Detecting several youngsters liter
Ing tho streets In the nsighborhood of
Fifth and Shipley streets with excel
sior PatrolmAn Payntor, district Of
ncer. gave chase to tho youthful Of
tenders and after rounding them up"
marches them back and made them
clean UP the dirt they had spread
around The patrolman secured brooms
for he lads and converted them into
a clean up squad appointing himself
inspector OF their work. The sight OF
the two a with their uniformed
task-mAster gathered a small audience
OF spectators who added to the fun by
their w1dciSms and wise crncks..
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08
COURT CASES CONTINUED.

John Ennis OF $40 West Fourth
street, charged by his wife with dis
orderly conduct and non-support, had
his case continued until next Tuesday
In City Court today.
Charged with a breach OF the peace,
William Sutton was granted a con-
t%inuance until tomorrow.
The u.s. OF Samuel w. Karschner,
charged with being in arrears in the
.eourts support order for one child
wac granted a continuance until Sep
TENDER 80, when he stated that ne had
been ID. but would now meet the re-
quirenents Of the order.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08
GULF OIL SHARES BOUNDS
30 POINTS, TO $3.50 on CURB
BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening.

Dy AOsuclateu Fres~ 10 EVERY Evening.
New York, Sept s.-Responding 20
reports Of capital readjustment. Octo-
Der ]. by which twelve shares Of s25
par value would be exchanged for n
share OF the present 800 par value
stock OF the Gulf OIL Corporation adj
vanced 30 points in today's curb mar
ket. The new price was $3.50 a share.
The Gulf company which is owned
by the Mellon interests Of Pittsburg
Y one Of the largest independent pro
cucers. Reports of its proposed mer-
ger with the Standard OIL Company
OF Indiana were recently officially de-
MED
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08
LICENSED TO f

Magistrate Black has issued the fol-
marriage licenses: James Ber-
nard King. III West Eighth street and
Eleanor II. Burns, 32s Ninth avenue;
Francis p. ciechini, 913 West Second
street and Sue Il. De Barfolonleis
1906 West Seventh street; Wilmer X,
Hartenstine, IS Rockford road and
Laura E6ie Hopkins, ~ Rockford road
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08
Child Struck by Auto.

Eleanor Scott, colored. 4 years old.
of ll5 Walnut street. was slightly in
1ured this morning, al IL O'Clock.
when she was struck and knocked
down by a machine, said to have been
driven by Walter j. Webb, of Ills
East Twelfth street. on Eleventh
street, between Walnut and French.
She was taken to the Delaware Hos
pital in Webb's machine.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08
OF OPERATING CAR
WHILE INTOXICATED

The case of Frank Ratinski, charged
with driving a a while intoxicated,
was continued until tomorrow, in City
Court this morning. He was arrested
on Maryland avenue by Patrolman
Sullivan yesterday afternoon.
Similar charges against Martin
Flaherty were also continued, going
over to Monday. Flaherty was arrest
ed at Ninth and French streets last
night by Motorcycle Officer Blackis-
ton.
b G.. Gray, charged with
drunkenness, pleaded guilty and was
fined $40.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08
CUTTING ARRAY AT STAFFORD.

Special Correspondence livery Evening.
Stafford. Sept. Brooks Woolford.
colored. - alleged TO have severely
slAshed his wife. Ida Woolford. across
h face, Tuesday night. cutting a
EaSh which required eleven stitches
20 close. After the cutting woolford
ned.
Mrs. Carrie wooiey. widow OF the
late Colonel A. S. Woolley. pioneer
phosphate manufacturer OF Seaford
and father Of Judge Victor b. Woolley.
10 critically 81 at her home here.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08

large auto truck owned by the
Shsspless Ice Cream Co. crashed into
4 Ford touring belonging TO VIII
liam Ruth OF 3lo North Union street.
which was parked in front Of his
house. this morning about 8 o'clock
whom James Merchant. Of 1888 Reed
street, driver OF the truck, lost con-
troll OF his machine. Tho Ford wa
badly DANA ged.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08
PAINT CLUB OUTING.
Members and Friends Have Enjoyable
Time at Idle Hour Club.

The outing OF the Paint Club OF
at the Idle Hour Club, yes
afternoon and last evening, was
a big success In every detail. Candy
c. Mammele. president. was in charge
OF arrangements. There was a bust
ness session and entertainment, and
a fried chicken dinner was served in
the evening.
At the business session reports
given on the paint industry showed
that the business was IN fine con-
dition. and that there was a splendid
feeling Of cooperation between the
mastec painters and paint dealers. All
the reports were optimistic.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08
Truck and Auto Collide,

a Ford roadster owned and operat-
ed by Robert N. Jones OF Frederick,
collided this morning at IL o'clock with
a Ford truck owned by J. p. Williams
of 2S7 Woodlawn avenue, and driven
by his son. Luke, at Fourth and
Orange streets. The roadster was
slightly damaged.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08
DeraiIed,

When engine No. 487. Of the Penn
sylyana railroad. bringing an ac-
c~ommodation train from Philadelphia.
due at French street station yesterday
afternoon at 5.45 o'clock. was de-
rallied at French street station. Traffic
on the road was delayed for about
twenty minutes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08
Charles Morris, Historian. Dead.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Philadelphia, Sept. S.-Charles Nor
ris, author and compiler OF historic
and literary works, died at his home
here yesterday He was So years old.
Mr.. Morris was at one time ~president'
OF the Historical Society of Pennsyl-
wanna.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08
Hinton Lingers in Haiti.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Port Au Prince, Haiti. Sept. S.
Lieut.. Waiter Hinton. who is making
a flight from New York TO Rio Janeiro
was delayed here today owing to the
necessity OF changing his engines from
low TO high compression Hinton in
tends to leave Sunday for San Juan.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08
Jewish Community Centre.

The regular meeting of the Jewish
Community Centre was held last eve
ming at headquarters. Harry l..
Gluckman of New York made an ad-
dress Plans for the tall and winter
work were made.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08
Sausage Fire Hard 10 Extinguish.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Toronto. Sept. Shalt OF Toronto's
fire lighting forces battled for six
hours today TO conquer a fire which
destroyed the sausage and lard rooms
OF the Swift Canadian Packing plant.
with a loss OF about s145, 900,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08
GREEK ARMY READY
FOR vlCTOR'S TERMS
TO QUIT ASIA MINOR
Continued from paxa !

treating in the direction OF Alashehr.
Reports that King Constantine had
left Athens are unfoundcd.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08
Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs, James F. Hopes are
spending a week at Atlantic City
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-08
To Plead Guilty Sept. IL.

plead guilty day In the Court Of
Common Pleas,
New Britain herald., 1922-11-08
GIRL, 15, MARRIES
 TO ESCAPE SCHOOL
Child, Facing Non-Attendance Charge, Becomes Bride With
 Mothers Consent

New York, Nov. 8.-Fifteen-year- old Mary Barrett of Walden has just been married to Alden Johnson, snine- teen, of that village. in order, accord Ing to the village authorities. to avoid going to school. The girl astonished pupils and teachers yesterday by dis playing wedding ring.
 Judge Henry Wiley of Walden said the brides mother, Mrs. Eva Bar rett, had lately complained her daughter failed to attend school and charge of non-attendance is pending against the girl in Judge Russell Wiggin's County Juvenile Court. To escape this charge the girl, accord ing to Walden officials was married to Johnston at Waikiki, N. Y. Judge Wiley said he was informed the girls mother approved. The bridegroom, employed in Walden factory, at- tends so-called "part-time" school there for the education required by law. Johnson is in the fifth grade. He is the son of Edward Johnson.
 Mrs. Johnson quit school yesterday, but Judge Wiley does not believe her marriage will enable her to es- cape the compulsory Education Law.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-08
MISS FREDERICK CONTESTS
Actress Seeks to Break Fathers VIII
 That Cut Her on.

New London, Nov. s.-Mrs. Pauline Rutherford, who is known on the screen and stage as Pauline Frederick, Is to contest the will of her father. Richard o. Libby, who died two months ago in Norwich. Through her attorney, Hubbard R. Norman, Mrs, Rutherford has filed at the superior court clerks office at Norwich an ap- peal.from probate to her fathers will, which was admitted to probate in the Norwich court on Sept. g.
 The Thames National bank Is exc cutor of the will, which disposes of an estate which inventoried about $30,000. MT. Libby left nothing to hissdaughter. Robert A. Duchette of Attieboro, Mass, formerly of this city, issheir to one-half of the estate. The will contained the following: T give and ,bequeath to my daughter Pauline Ffederick Rutherford, nothing, and mention this omission to show that the same is intentional and not made by, mistake"
 Edwin B. Duchette of Oswego, N. Y, receives the other half of the state.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-08
|. s. SENATOR'S OR
 LIKELY ID BE ONE
Hst'lncludeS Those Elected and
 Those Leading in Returns

New York. Nov. 8 (By the Asso eiated Press)-IJnited States senators elected or leading their opponents in todays returns were:
 Ar!yona, Ashurst, dem; California. Johnson, rep; Connecticut, Mclean. rep: Delaware. Bayard. dem; Florl- da. Trammell. dem; Georgia, George, dem; Indiana, Ralston, dem; Iowa, Brookhart, rep; Maine, Hale (elected inG ,september); Maryland, Bruce. dern,; Massachusetts, Lodge, rep.: Michigan Ferris. dem; Minnesota. shipstead, farmer labor, leading Kel- loSg, rep; Mississippi, Stephens, dNn.; Missouri, Reed, e-m.; Montana, Wheeler, dem. leading; Nebraska, Howell, rep; Nevada. Pittman, dem leading; New Jersey. Edwards, dem; New. Mexico. Jones. dem. leading on sragmentary returns; New York Copeland, dem; North Dakota, o'Connor, dem. leading; Ohio, Fess, rep; Pennsylvania, Pepper and Reed. reb., Rhode Island. Gery, dem; Ten nessee. McKellar, dem; Texas. May hetd. dem; Utah, Bamberger, rep. ieading King dem; Vermont, Green, rep; Virginia. Swanson. dem; Wash !nSton, Dill, dem. leading Poindexter. -ep.; West Virginia. Nicely, dem. leading Sutherland. rep; Wisconsin, LAfo!ette. rep; Wyoming, Kendrick, den.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-08
'. Y.W.C.A. DIRECTORS
 HOLD BUSY SESSION.
Reports of Committees Heard at
 Gathering This Morning


 The regular monthly meeting of the board of directors of the Y. w. c. A. was held this morning in the association rooms on Hungerford court. Various department chair men read their reports.
 The education committee reported that classes are now being conducted in dressmaking, English, arts and crafts, reed work and a seven months course in first year High school work. Forty-one girls have signed for these courses.
 The physical educational report for October included total of 122 reg istered for swimming and health classes. There were 293 plunges taken in the swimming pool and 272 swimming lessons were given.
 Over 50 girls have registered for membership in the Girl Reserves, 65 girls were in attendance from the four High school clubs at the recent social and new club of 12 girls has been formed.
 Miss Gertrude Rogers reported for the new Blue Triangle club room on Main street which will open next week every afternoon from until o'clock except Saturdays. The room will be open on Sundays from until 6 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-08
J. F. KINNEY WEDS
 MISS MARY MAHONEY
Pretty Wedding Takes Place At St. Mary's Church This Morning
 Father Krause Officiates.


 Miss Mary Catherine Mahoney, daughter of Mrs. Mary Mahoney of East Main street and Joseph Francis Kenney, son of Mir. and Mrs. John J. Kenney of 151 Hartford avenue, were married this morning at St. Mary's church by Rev. William Krause.
 They were attended by Mrs. James s. Dwyer, sister of the groom, as matron of honor and David Mahoney, brother of the bride, as best man., The bride wore a gown of navy blue poiret twill and her attendant the same.
 The gift of the bride to her at- tendant was a string of pearl beads and that of the groom to his atten- dant silver pencil. Following the wedding the couple left on a wedding trip to New York and Atlantic City. Upon their return they will make their home at 257 Washington street, Hartford, Conn.
 MT. Kenney is employed as a sales man for the Kolb Bakers Co.,, of Hart ford. Before her marriage, Mrs. Ken ney was employed at the Stanley Works office.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-08
SWEDISH CHURCH
 SPECIAL PROGRAM
Annual Congregation Week Ezer- CiSeS of Swedish Lutheran Parish

The annual Congregation Week of the Swedish Lutheran church com
 menses tomorrow night and will con
 tinue for four nights, An appropriate
 program has been arranged for by the
 committee in charge and speakers will attend from out-of-town. The event
 this year Is expected to surpass all others. The program for Thursday night will consist Of songs by the church choir. an address by the pastor. Dr.
 Abel Ah!qu!st; violin solos by Master Carl Hansen and songs by the choir.
 On Friday evening the Arpi Sextette will appear and render solos; a reel tation will be delivered by Miss Ruth Danielson and Dr. E. A. Bomgren of Meriden, will speak. Miss Astrid Johnson will favor with recitation.
 Saturday evening, vocal solos will be. given by Mrs. Howard Futile of .Middletown; an address by Mrs. Mar tin Sandstrom, piano duet by pr. and Mrs Ahlquist and vocal solos by Mrs. Futile.
 On Monday evening, the closing of the services, Miss Ava Bengston and Mss Mildred Swanson will sing a duet; Eric Carlson will speak and Miss Mildred Berglund will render solos. R recitation vii! be given by Miss Mabel Ericson after which the closing of the Congregation week program will take place.
 Rev. S. G. Ohman, former pastor here, now of New York, was expected to preach at the local church next Sunday. However, he finds 1t impos- sible to come and has forwarded word that he will appear the follow ing Sunday.