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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
Line Up IN RED
CROSS ROLLCALL
Workers Luncheon Meeting
Plans Rapid-fre Canvass
November II
WOMEN TO VISIT
EVERY HOME IN CITY

Ward and district chairmen and
workers who have enrolled for the
sixth annual Red Cross campaign IN
this city under the direction OF Mrs.
II. P. Scott met IN the duBarry room
at the Hotel dupont early this after
noon TO discuss plans for the drive
IN this city. Contrary 10 other ac-
tivities and campaigns for money
that have been in progress in this
city recently the Red Cross campaign
IS not a campaign for money but for
memberships which cost one dollar
yearly.
Henry p. Scott presided over the
luncheon meeting and explained the
methods TO be used my the oneida
canvass on Red Cross Sunday, No
vember -, when II IS hoped that the
hundreds OF workers will be enabled
10 reach many thousands Of citizens
and enroll them for the year 1928.
DR.. Joseph II. Odell also address
ed the meeting stressing some Of the
reasons why this annual appeal from
the Red Cross should be needed by
Continued on PAGE Eight.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
BY FLORENCE VI. NORTH,
Attorney for Charlotte Mills

(Written FOR the unfteo fTessl
Copyright. 1924. by the United Press
NEW BRUNSWICK. N. J.. Oct.
Al have learned how Mrs. JanS
Gibson, alleged eye witness OF the
staying OF DR.. Hall and Mrs. Mills
came TO tell her story.
This has not been made public by
the authorities. The reason may
well be that they have found. as
my operatives have. other persons
who were near the Phillips farm on
the night OF the double murder.
These other persons. three men
and a woman. will probably NIL In
many details OF the progress OF the
murderers to the scene OF the crime
and will help explain how the pas
tor and the choir singer uers lured
TO their deaths.
A woman. OF foreign birth, who
lives not far from the scene OF the
finding OF the bodies. saw Mrs. Glib
son on her mule the night OF the
murders. She told my men this,
and probably the authorities. and
in this way officials traced the one
person who claims 70 have witness
ed the double killing.
am prepared to accept Mr.. Glib
sons story. But It Is easy 70 see why
no arrest has been made on the
strength OF It.
There is now little doubt as TO the
identity OF the woman in the gray
coat named by Mrs Gibson as a wit
ness Of the Staying. Before anything
can be done It must frst be proved
that the woman in question was out
and al the scene OF the murders.
Il Is along this line hat my op-
eratives have been working. we nave
statements. which we are ready TO
turn over 20 the authorities at any |
time, which indicate beyond question |
the preesnce of woman ~ the
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
STOCK DIVIDEND
OF 100 PER Cent.
Hercules Powder Company
Distribution to Be Made
November 25
READJUSTMENT OF
SURPLUS EARNINGS

Following the action OF the stock
holders OF Hercules Powder Com
psny on Tuesday IN authorizing an
increase OF the compapys capital
stock to 100000 directors Of the
company yesterday declared out OF
the surplus earnings a stock divi-
dend Of 100 per cent. on the COM
mon stock OF the company at par,
deliverable November 25 to stock
holders OF record at the close OF
business November 15. That such a
dividend was in prospect was an
nounced by directors OF the company
when they made public the plan for
and purpose OF the capital increase
Continued on Page Eight
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
NEGRO TELLS OF
DAYLIGHT H0LD-UP

Norman Eaby. a Negro farmer liv-
ing near West Chester, was held up
and robbed by another Negro on
French street between Second and
Third, yesterday afternoon. Eaby in
explaining the incident TO the police,
said that he was walking along the
street when the highwayman Jostled
him and poking a revolver into his
ribs demanded. Hand over what
you've got"
with people close by, according 70
Eaby's story. he was relieved OF $50
in cash and a check for $40. He
hurried to the police station and
gave a description Of the Negro.
Officer Rodenheiser picked up a
Negro answering to the description
this morning and he is being held
awaiting the arrival OF E1by.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
Hope TO AVERT
ITALIAN CRISIS CRISIS
Cabinet Holds on Despite
Facisti Demand for
Resignation
PARLIAMENT MAY
POSTPONE MEETING

ROME. Oct. 27 Omitted Press)-
Benito Mussolinl has been summoned
TO Rome by Premier Facta 20 nego-
tlate regarding inclusion of Faoisti
In an reorganized cabinet under
Facta's presidency.
The United Press was officially in
formed this afternoon that Faota
for the present will not present the
resignation OF his cabinet 20 King
Victor Emmanuel.
Facta will resign only IN the event
that Mussolini refuses or makes er-
cessive demands.
ROME. oct. ~ Omitted Prssso.-
Deapite the ministerial crisis brought
about by me demands OF the Faoisti
that they be given the reins OF gov
ernment, officials we're optimistic
CONTINUED on Page Eighty
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
INSPECT SEA
Fighter ON
NAVY DAY.
II. S. Destroyer William
sons Officers and Crew
Hosts to Citizens Z
SCHOOL STUDENTS
HONOR SEA HEROES

While there was no big public
demonstrations. Navy Day" Is be-
ing observed IN tho public schools
and other institutions today. Many
persons have visited and are visit
Ing the destroyer Williamson, which
is open for inspection at the B. and
o. wharf at the foot Of shipley street.
IN celebration OF the day. The vse-
sci, which Is under the command OF
Lieutenant Commander W. d. Kill
dun was sent 20 Wilmington ct re-
quest OF the Navy League and has
been in this port since Wednesday.
The williamson was spiok and
span and furnished a trim appear
anoe when decked out for the oeie-
bration today. She carries a crew OF
ninety-seven men. They conducted
rhs visitors on an inspection and
tnitiaJed them into the mysteries OF
the fighting craft Many pupils from
the public schools visited the war
ship today. In addition several Boy
Scout troops in charge Of their
commanders were also given an op-
portunity 20 inspect one Of Uncle
Sans fightinE MACHINES at close
r-nge.
It was with regret that Lieutenant
Commander Kilduff announced this
afternoon that he had received or
ders 70 leave Wilmington at 6:3O
o'clock tomorrow morning. He had
expected TO keep the Williamson in |
port until Monday morning, during
which time those who had not Wis
ited the feet sea fighter. would be
given that opportunity tomorrow
and Sunday. The Williamson will |
so from here TO the Philadelphia |
navy yard. where she will take on
CContinued on Page seventeen.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27

NEW BRUNSWICK. n. J. OCT
a7-(United Pross) .-Chnrac<sr IN
the Hall-Mills murder drama who
have been accused by Mrs. Jane Gib-
son IN an afldavft will be brought
before the now prosecutor for ques-
tionlng.
A man. who IS now believed 20
have been an unwilling eye witness
20 the killing OF DR.. Hall and Mrs.
Mills was TO be brought first before
Deputy Attorney General Mott and
his assistants.
From the statement OF tins man.
the prosecutor hoped 90 leatn
whether he had sufficient evidences
TO warrant arrest OF the woman In
the gray coat named by Mrs. Gib-
son as a participant in the Staying.
'sNo one has been eliminated" was
again the announcement OF the
authorities on the eve Of examina-
ton Of families and intimate ac-
OF the two victims.
Mott announced he would follow
his plan OF obtaining sufficient evi-
encs, II possible 70 convict before
making an arrest. He said he could
arrest a woman in the case at the
present moment II he desired.
The whole case appeared 20 hinge
CONTINUED on Page seventeep.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
81 SCARLET FEVER
SUFFERERS IN CITY

The Board OF Health reports a
total OF 55 cases Of transmissible
diseases IN the city as follows: Scar
let fever. 81; diphtheria, 4; measles
8; typhoid fever. ( whooping cough,
2: chicken pox, S; tuberculosis. 1.
For the week the following new
cases were reported; diphtheria, 81;
scarlet fever, 2; measles, 8; typhoid
fever. 4.
There were 10 deaths. IS births
and 16 marriages reported for the
past week. For the corresponding
period OF last year there were is
deaths, - births, and 10 marriages.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
GASOLINE PRICE
CUT THREE CENTS

A substantial cut in the price OF
gasoline was made in this city to-
day by some dealers. One dealer
sells the fluid at % cents a gallon.
saying that the wholesale rate is 81
cents per gallon. plus the war tax
OF one cent. Others are Offering
gasoline at 2s cents and soma ask
% cents. The Standard on Com
pany yesterday announced cut IN
the wholesale price OF one and one
half cents a gallon. and the Tezss
Company also made a reduction.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
SEE THE MOVIES TOMORROW.

Invitations to the Movies are ex-
tended to six persons today through
our Classified Advertising Depart
ment. Look through the classified
advs. and II your name is there come
20 the Journal office and reosivs free
tickets for two (war tax PAID 70 see
the special production. Jack Holt in
while Satan Sleeps" az the onsen,
and Molly o." at the Matssttn.
Saturday night See Page 81 ts4ay.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
GOOD NEWS FOR
AUTOMOBILE OWNERS.

The price OF Gasoline cut cents
a gallon effective today. This means
a saving OF about is per c~nt ..
your Gasoline bills.
This price is made efrsotivs ~
RYAN BROS. NC. Thrtesnth sa@
washington streets, dealers IN rsz-
AGO gasoline ana oils.-(AdN)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
FINE CRAP SHOOTER.

Arrested in a crap game at Seventh
and Lincoln streets by Motorcycle
ofioer Blackiston yesterday, Ernest
Butler. Negro. was fined sb and
sosts by Deputy Judge Lynn in Mu-
nlclpsl Court this morning. Police, It
r. said. are endeavoring TO break up
The daily crap games that are said
20 be held at the corner.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
Miss North Accept Gibson
Story of Dual Killing

Phillips farm that evening. II these
statements can be pieced together
with that OF Mrs. Gibson we may ex-
pect an arrest tomorrow.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
KEMP AWAITS
QUIzz ON COAL
Meanwhile State Distributor
, Doesn't Know of Dis
elimination
COUNCIL NAMES
COMMITTEE TO ACT

On motion OF Councilman Null
vena last night President pro tenn
Abrahams, OF City Council. appoint
ed committee OF four TO investi-
gate rumors OF favorltism shown by
the Fuel Commission OF Delaware in
the distribution OF coal IN this city.
Mr. Abrahams appointed Council
men McManus, Vincent. Mulvena
and McHabb. Mr.. Mulvena in Of
fering his motion, stated that in
view OF 30 much talk OF dlscrimin-
alton in the distribution OF fuel he
thought Il would not be amiss for
Council TO take some action in the
matter and at least investigate the
charges.
The motion was not commented
CONTINUED on Page Ten)
ID. o. X. X. DANCE.
st. Eve, TO 1a. Pythian Castle
Prizes. THE KINNEY ORCHES-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
la WYER Defends
WIDOW STEVENS

NEW YORK. OCT. a7.-CUnfted
Press)-A statement declaring that
Mrs. Frances n. Hall. did noo leave
her homo on The night Of the Hsn-
Mills murder. and that her brother
Henry Stevens WAS not in New
Brunswick rhat night was issued To-
day by Timothy Newell Pfeifrcr, nt-
torney for Mrs Hall.
Pfeiner stated that he had oon-
elusive evidence TO this effect.
Tho statement of Mrs Halls at
torncy was prompted By reports that
Mrs. Jane Gibson. In an afidavft. had
named Mrs. Hall as tho woman she
snw present at the murder OF the
Rev. Edward Wheeler Hall and Mn
Eleanor MiiiA
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
vICrROnAs REPARrD.

Work guaranteed. Called for and
delivered. Shorts. W. 4th. Phons
4426.-Adv.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
WAY BE MAN WITNESS TO HALL, MILLS CRIME
QUESTION MRS. GIBSON: HUNT MURDER CAE
MRS. GIBSON DENIES SHE
GAVE NAME OF NAN SHE
SAW ON MURDER NIGHT

Supposed New Wit
ness TO Crime to Be
Questioned at Once
By Meto Jersey Pros
ecutor-Stdte Hesi-
tates About Making
Arrest Until Addi-
tional EUidence is
Obtained
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27

For Clover Dairy Safe Mix phone
i540-1541.-Adv.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
roDAYs TENrPERATuRE

At The Evening Journal Office.
500 A. M..45 1901 p. NJ. .5s
1000 A. NJ. so 100 P. NJ. SO
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
LOST.

LoST-Man's brown suit, from auto
mobile, Thursday. Reward II re-
turned. Phone 1851. oct27-1t.
Continued on Page Thirty-ons)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27

Dance tonight. Eden Hall. Marion
McEwan.-Adv.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
SUN AND TIDE.


High water. Sis A. NJ. 5.4s p. NJ.
Low water. 1920 A. NJ. 1850 p. NJ.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
The Weather

Fair tonight and Saturday; warm
er tonight. moderate west to north
west winds.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-27
ID. o. X. X. DANCE.

Munday Bros Sen Furntturs-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-15
Thornas ,. Ginane

The funeral of Thomas J. Gil1ane will be held tomorrow morning at S:30 from his late home and in St. Peters church at o'clock where a solemn high mass of requiem will be sung for the repose of his soul. In- terment will be made in St Michaers cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife, four soux. Frank. Ed ward, John. Thomas and two daugh- ters, Mary and Agnes
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-15

In the shop on the average of three hours week each
 During this season thousands of families, feeling the stress of hard times, have been gladdened by the good warm clothing they have been able to procure at this shop. any babies have come into the world with only the clothing obtained at this splendid institution and many other children have been kept warm and happy with clothing from the Benefit Shop.
 Because of the hard times and the tba n,1r,,a,er If reopIe are daily am peaAng to the shop for clothing for themselves and their families than ever since 1t was started. Because of this demand there is 8 great need of clothing, now that the seasons are changing. The shop is very thankful for any contributions. which may be made simply by calling and stating the address where a bundle may be called for on Fridays. which is col lection day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-15
Thousands Of Children
 Throughout The Country
 Pay Tribute To Wilson

New York, March 15 - Woodrow Wilson, a seven year old colored boy, living in Wrightsyille, Va. won the honor of being the first person bear ing the name of the former President to join the National Wilson Club to comprise all persons named Wilson who contribute to the Woodrow Will son Foundation. A one dollar con tribution for the little negro came to the offices of the Foundation in this city today through Miss Dorothy Steele, in whose family the boys grandmother was formerly employed.
 The boy, who was one of the first to answer the sumons of an appeal sent out under the title, 'Ts Your Name Wilson?" was named Woodrow Wilson during MT. Wilson's first ad- ministration in spite of the protesta- tions of the friends of his mother. who stated that MT. Wilson was Democrat.
 Many other Wilson's in aM parts of the country have contributed to the Foundation in the past week and be- come founders of the endowment of $1,000,000 or more that is to provide awards for distinguished public ser vice. Many of today's contributions came from children. a few of the states making a special effort to en- list the cooperation of the younger generation in behalf of the move ment.
 A 14-year old boy, Lewis D. Gi1- bert, 333 Central Park West, New Y York City, with a subscription of five dollars taken from his savings. wrote:
 q have always been an admirer of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-15
PERSONALS

The Twelfth District Democratic club will hold a whist and pinochle party at its club rooms on Sixth street near. stratford avenue on Thursday evening, March 16th, 1922. Refresh ments will be served. The committee is composed of J. Nancy, J. Kelly, T. Nash. w. Yale and J. Hennfgan.
 Miss Florence Paige wasHt,e guest of honor at bridge party and dinner given Monday in the Homestead tea room on Fairfield avenue. During the afternon games were enjoyed and in the evening the srs supPer R2 was seFysd Mrs. Bertha Earth olomew, Mrs. Ed gar Rowne, Mrs. ohm s. Connor, Mrs. F. H. Cook, Mrs. F. Berger. and Mrs. F. A. Rantz. Appropriate St. Pat were used. Miss Paige will leave Thursday for Atlantic City.
 The many friends of Miss Grace Troupe. secretary at the Catholic who has for some time been confined in St. RaphaePs hospital in New Ha- ven. has recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital and is now visiting friends in Massachusetts,.
 Mrs. Grace Carter, Miss Jane Lang shaw and Miss Anna Moonan, will be be held saaurday evening from 7:sS until 10 o'clock in the Brdd geport club.
 A new class in basketry, under the direction of Miss Rose Duda will be started next Monday evening. March 20th, at the Catholic Com munfty house on Barnun avenue. Registration is now open for the class.
 Good Taste Expressed In Com pFete Composition" will be the subject discussed by Mrs. RoIlin G. Sherwood at the Art Appreciation luncheon at the Business and Professional Wo- mems club on Monday. March 20th.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-15

our great ex-President. am but 1 years old, and the rest of the family are against Wilson, but do not hold their views"
 From Albany, through the chair man, Colonel William Gorham Rice, a one-dollar gift came from 8. girl who wrote:
 '"The Republican Senators did not think 1t worth while to honor our Dem ocratic Presid ent who worked for the whole worlds democracy. Now they are trying to gather the crumbs they have thrown away to form at least half loaf of bread. It Is just now they realize that even a. half is better than none.'
 In St. Louis a corps of young peo- pie have organized bands to take up contributions from those who care to make them. Recently they have been taking subscriptions in the theatres at each performance, the managers giving their cooperation by flashing views of MT. Wilson on the screen with an explanation of the purposes of the Woodrow Wilson Awards.
 It was announced here today that W, D. Melton, of Columbia, S. C., prominent in Red Cross and war work, has been appointed chairman of the women's committte flor that state.
 Among the New Yorkers who be- came founders yesterday were c. H. Campo and William Mammatt Davis, each of whom gave $100. Subscrip- tions are being received in this city at 17 East 42nd street, Room 504; and 150 Nassau street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-15
At Benefit Shop

Mrs. Harry P. Sterling. head of the Volunteer Workers of the Benefit Shop and a member of one of Bridge ports oldest families, is one of the most charitable women in the city.
 She is a member of the board of directors of the Visiting Nurse Asso- oation and during the war she was particularly active in Red Cross work.
 Much of the success of the work at the Benefit Shop this season has been due to the. interest and zeal of Mrs Sterling as head of the volun- teer workers. Under her direction members of the Junior League and many other prominent women of the city who are eager to contribute their time as well as funda to char itab1e work, have served as salesladies
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-15
OBITUARY
Frederick Richard

The body of Frederick Richard. brother-in-.aw of Davis s. Levitt, of Long Hill. arrived in this city yes- was taken immediately to the Long Hill cemetery for burial. MT. Kein- ard died Sunday, in Boston.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-15

Robert CectPs father, and begged him to take Churchill back
 Have you ever had a carbuncIe on the back of your neck 9" was Sails bury's dismissal Of the subject.
 And now Winston and Lord Robert are taking up the fight
 Cecil" said Winston, publicly, "has one foot fin the Middle Ages and the other i1 the League of Nations"
 Lord Robert. in reply taaznted Churchill with being as inconsistent as anyone of his race
 You can sum up Churchill in a verse of the poet Dryden He sasd-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-15
MAN IS WITHOUT PULSE;
 AMAZES LONDON DOCTOR
By International News service.)

SBy International News Servtce.)
 London. March 15-Chronie bron- chitis, chronic asthma, sclerosis o5 the liver, badly diseased kidneys. and ''frightfully distended heart"-these were the terms of a diagnosis by sev- eral doctors of the case of James Rosrron, who claimed damages at Manchester County Court
 'T don't know why he is alive" said one doctor in giving evidence. He has no pulse.''
 It was stated that his heart extend- ed to his ribs and reached down to his abdomen.
 In spite of his afflictions Rosrron gave evidence vigorously, describing how he strained himself in endeavor- ing to lift a beam- He was awarded t1s damages.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-15
LANDS AND TIGERS
 ARE ROTARY GUESTS.

Detroit, March l5.-A harder prac- tice session than usual was on the Detroit Americans program at Angus ta, Ga. today. Manager Cobb wish ing to make up for time lost yester- day when the team knocked off early to be the guests, along with Baseball Commissioner Landiss -at a Rotary club barbecue.
 Tomorrow and Friday the Tigers are scheduled to meet the Georgia Tech nical School nine. and Saturday they begin series with the Rochester In- ternationa1s-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-15
COR. MAIN AND JOHN STREETS.
CAPTAIN ZIZZAGS WAY
 IN SCHOOL OF WHALES
(By International News Service.)

(By 1nternational News Service-)
 Portland. Maine. March 1.-The schooner Pilot explained by. Fred Bickford, was virtually driven from the Jefferys fishing banks by a school of whales. This was the declaration of Captain Bickford on arrival in port here.
 The captain said he had never seen so many whales at one time in all hfs life. He said he was actually afraid that they might capsize some of his men in their dories. When the school closed in on his vessel the captain explained. he started a zigzag course through them and after picking up his crew from the various dories, started back for port.
 A I--o,-4;rn I.n Ulln rT;naa
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-15
WANT FROGS LEGS SAVED.

Boston, March 15@Fried frogs legs are without an exception the finest product of the culinary art. ac- cording to William c. Adams, State director of conservation Adams is seeking State protection for frogs and turtles and has recommended that the Legislature proclaim closed seasons on both. similar to those now affect- ing fish and rama
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-15
Churchill and Cecil
 Renew Fathers Fdld

London, March 15.-Winston Chur- chill and Lord Robert Cecil are re- newing the forty-year-old vendetta of their distinguished fathers.
 In the early eighties Lord Randolph Churchill suddenly resigned because he thought he could wreck Lord Sails buryts Government He didn't
 Then fr1enda went to saliebury