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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
WEBB OPPOSES TRUITT
FOR LEVY C0URTMAN

The time for filing tickets for New
Castle county, in the office of clerk OF
the peace John l.. Wright will expire
at midnight tomorrow. So far two
tickets, the Democratic and the Inde-
pendent Peoples Party tickets. have
been filed.
The Independent Peoples Ticket is
identical with the Democratic ticket,
except that it does not contain any
candidate for state senator and II en-
dorses for Levy Court Commissioner
from the Sixth Levy Court district
which includes st. Georges and Pen
cader hundreds, Edward c. F. Webb,
instead OF Thomas w Truitt the
Democratic nominee.
The emblem of the new party is a
dove, with an olive branch in its
mouth
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
LIBRARY CAMPAIGN
ANNOUNCED BY RADIO
Josiah Marvel, Executive Chair.
man. Delivers Speech at
Pittsburg Station.

Official announcement OF the launch
Ing 90 the campaign for 100000 with
which 10 erect a library on the cam
pue Of the University OF Delaware TO
be a memorial 10 the soldiers f Della
ware who died in the war was broad
casted over the radio from Pittsburgh h
last night after a dinner given by the
Pittsburgh chapter OF the alumni
association Of the University 10 Josiah
Marvel, chairman of the executive
committee OF the coming drive.
The date for the opening Of the
campaign Is Friday evening.
Mr. Marvel in Announcing the alum
nj campaign, referred 70 the stirring
times of the war and why all good
citizens should aid IN the program
which the alumni has outlined. The
address was delivered az the weeting-
house broadcasting station, arrange.
ments having been made for II fy
Walter Dent Smith f,rmerly of this
city. an alumnus OF the Cniverst :,
and now located IN Pittsburgh. Mr.
Marvel said
As surveyor sights backward II
order TO carry a line forward. so man.
kind must often ,look fearlesely intt
the past In order 10 plan wisely foc
the future.
Continued on page 3.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
"BABYKIN" LETTERS
BARE ELOPEMENT

New Brunswick, ". j., oct II.
The most dramatic feature Of
the developments yesterday In
the Hall Mills murder case was
the discovery that the rector and
the choir singer were planning
10 elope.. 10 the Orient at the
time they were killed.
How they schemed 10 run
away together was shown by
their exchange OF letters. 1t
was definitely learned for the
first time yesterday that letters
from Dr. Hall to Mrs. Mills are
in existence, There are eight
letters and six postcards, sent
TO Mrs. Mills while Hall was in
Maine last August. the month
before the murder.
The letters show that the rec
tors pet name for his choir
singer was Gypsy" while her
anectionate title for him was
Darling Babykins"
In one OF his letters from
Maine. Or. Hall. beginning with
the snlutatlon. Dear Gypsy"
wrote in part: DO not mind
what Mrs. Hall says to you"
He went on 20 talk ~ running
away from New Brunswick and
going 10 Germany and the
Orient. He also mentioned that
he might arrange for her %
enter an Episcopalian home.
The last letter that Mrs. Mills
wrote % the rector was written
on tho afternoon Of the day they
were Killed. y was the day
after they had gone OF ON a
picnic with Mrs. Hall and an
other woman ~ the conRrega-
ton. In this letter tho choir
singer wrote I'm part:
You are a true priest 4"
| am merely your physical
inspiration. Do 7 love
you too much? 7 know that
now 7 could leave. now. yes.
even your physical presence,
and go into n convent. =
There 7 wouldn't see any one
touch You. call you dear rub
your tired body. sew your torn
trousers. Yesterday I
was happy, in "A way. in the boat
and In the water: hut on the
way home I was thinking hard
oh. my darling Baby
Klns, what n muddle we are in
But I will be content. will
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
100000 COUNTED N0UGHT WHEN LOVE CAME
FOR FIRST TIME TO YOUNG WOMAN MUSICIAN
Girl Sacrifices Career and Fort by Father She Would
main Unwed Until Thirty; Wa Ready for Debut Violin
ist When Cupid Found Her and Suggested Eopement.
IBy Associated Press to Every EVENING"

Chicago, Oct. 17.-Her fathers
promise of 100000 If she remained un-
married until she was thirty was an
years. but the idea Of another six
years-well the idea didn't last long
after she met Paul Taylor White, a
music composer of Boston. A mes
sage signed Mrs. Paul Taylor White"
announced that Josephine had broken
her pact with her father.
Six years ago, Josephine, then IS,
wac a promising violin student under
the tutelage of Ysaye, and her sister,
Marie, then l6, was an accomplished
pianist. Their father. Bohumir kryl,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
TO THROWOFFREPUBLICAN YOKE
DEMOCRATS ARE URGED TO
VOTE THEIR FULL STRENGTH
Importance Of Doing So Pointed Gu! by Thomas F.
Bayard, Judge William H. Boyce and Mrs. Mabel
Derby al Massmeetings Held Last Might in the Tenth
and Twelfth Wards Governmental Ills Discussed

The absolute necessity of every
Democrat In the city and state regis
.erins Saturday TO qualify as voters
~ the November elections was
strongly stressed at two large meet
lngs Of Democrats last night. by both
Thomas +. Bayard. nominee for
United States Senator and former
Judge William IL Boyce, nominee for
Congressman, both on the Democratic
ticket. Mrs. Mabel Derby, Demo-
cratic nominee for State Auditor of
Accounts was another speaker.
The candidates first addressed
large number Of Democrats Of the
Tenth ward IN No. Is school. Third
and Harrison streets and about an
hour later motored TO the Labor
Lyceum Hall. 4Os du Pont street,
where a large audience awaited them
keyed up TO the highest point VI en-
thusiasm by Democratic workers of
the Twelfth ward
No one can boast the wartime
slogan of being 100 per cent American
unless they exercise their privilege
and carry out their duty of both
registering and voting. they were told.
IL the nation is tired and oppressed by
the rule of the Republican party the
only way TO rebuke them is through
the Use OF the ballot.
After mentioning two Milford wo-
men. past so years of age. who have
registered and intend to vote the Dem
ocratic ticket, Mr.. Bayard said You
have no excuse. on account of age.
for not registering. You have got TO
register as a qualification for vot-
ing. Having power. opportunity and
might. you have no reason for not reg
lstering. There is n spirit Of Demo-
cratic elatiOn throughout the State.
Many Republicans viii refrain from
voting. | was told there is Republi-
can disaffection in every district But
don't rely on Republican apathy. Reg
lister every Democrat in the Tenth
word who has not registered and vote
on November ="
Mr.. Bayard cited the breaking Of
Republican promises.
I'VE were told voting the RepubN-
nn ticket would cure all Ms" he said.
"Sincc March 4. 1921, we have not
heard such boasts. We have seen mil
Hons in despair 20 get bread. Last
year the hat was passed in Whining
ton. with the request for 100000
10 get food for the hungry. Repub-
heans forgot the soup kitchens Of
President Clevelands time and brazen-
ly passed the hat. They are not boast
ing now. Why have we only 90 per
cent of the laborers needed here? Be
cause the Republican administration
scattered laborers. There is a feeling
of unrest in the nation, and 1t is felt
here. Many who heretofore voted tn,
Republican ticket intend TO vote tn,
Democratic ticket as proof that the,
will not stand for broken promises"
Continued on page 19.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
BIG ARMY BALLOON
EXPLODES |NJUR|NG
SEVEN PASSENGERS
DirigibIe Preparing for Return
Cross Continent Flight
Goes UP in Flash.
PEOPLE FLEE FOR LIVES
~ Associated Press 70 Every Evening.

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
San Antonio. Oct. f7.-The arny
dirigible CO. carrying a'score n per-
sons. exploded and was destroyed ~
FIRE today at Brooks Field. near here.
All on board and nearby escaped With
out fatality.
The ca. preparing tn resume ne
return journey OF a transcontlnen'a
flight, was being towed out of A hang
ar. when the wind caught her ard
threw her against a big door. rhlch
ripped the gas bag. An instant later
she was in flames
With score Of persons On boarf.
the CO vas unleashed and raised
slightly above the floor 0f the hangar.
crowds stood around the door srf
outside. and at the first sign y danger
they scattered in all directions
Lying on a cot n he J9ckson
Memorial Hospital. swathed in band
| ages with a broken arm and p0ssibill-
ties of internal injuries. Ben Rairas.
! reporter FOR the San Antonio IIgh-
I told OF the accident 70 the dirigihls
| CO on which he was a passenger his
morning
! True TO his newspaper lns,in~.s
/ Baines had teIephoned his Office from
Brooks Field Immediately after ne
accident. though he had been thrown
TO the concrete floor and IN addition
| to broken bones. had been shocked
and stunned. After notifying nis
paper he was taken 20 the hospital bv
woman who had driven - the field
TO see the ascent.
We were being towed out ~ the
hangar for the flight" he said "Afator
r.. 4. Strauss. commander. was stand
ing in front and the rest OF " were
seated in the car.
The injured when the ca fell hers
today and burned are: Major Tohr
MacD. Thompson, headquarters. For
! Sam Houston, wrist broken: Sergean M
Joseph L. Alhrecht. leg broken: ser.
geant Harry BiIes. leg broken; ReT
= Baines. newspapernan Of San Antoni,
arm broken and possibly internal IN.
, juries; Major II H Strauss. com
= mander Of the craft was slightly hur;
J one OF his legs being wrenched. n
= is able TO be up and prepare a detaile,
report TO commanding officers here
I As the nose OF the ship came ou,
side OF the hanger I noticed Il svra
g a little WIN the wind. As the shi
was brought farther out, lt careene
: 70 one side- Some OF Us rose in ou
h seats However. as the ship was
!. little more than half way out. n
e wind caught Il with fun force an
g carried Il over 10 the west side OF th
entrance OF the hangar. Il the
Continued on page s.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
LANDS PARADED ON
SHOULDERS OF VETERANS

New Orleans, Oct. I7.-Kenesaw
Mountain Lands was paraded through
the crowded streets of New Orleans
last night on the shoulders of the
leaders OF an unprogrammed process
sion of more than 5000 war veterans,
doughboys TO high officers, who were
here attending the American Legion
national committee.
When the veterans had returned
him 10 the crowded lobby, Mr.. Lands
was called on for a. speech.
Boys" he said, I'm never miss an
other Legion convention as long as 1
live. My supper's waiting for me
YOU know how far I'll go for you"
The veterans then shouldered Han
ford MacNider, retiring national COM
mander and marched with him
through the streets in the same man
ner.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
GEO. GAM CRUSHED
IN WHEEL CHAIR BY
A RUNAWAY TRUCK
Crowd Threatens Owner Be-
cause of Apparent Care
lessness.
ACCIDENT AT ST. GEORGES

George Gam of st. Georges, son of
Mrs. Edwin II. Roby. who was for
merly Mrs. John Gam. was the victim
of n peculiar automobile accident here
yesterday afternoon when he was
struck by n truck owned by Morris
Berg of Middletown, which was being
driven by a young colored boy in Mr..
Berg's employ. Gam. who Is about 16
years of age. is n sufferer from in
fantile paralysis and has to wheel him
self around in n chair. He was seated
| in his chair on the street In front Of
Snedeker and Testers store, near the
Delaware Trus, Building. when the
truck. coming up the street, got be-
yond control of the Negro boy when
making the turn. and running over
! the curb crashed directly into Gam
and crushed him and the chair against
a gasoline tank. The chair was
splintered and 1t is feared that both
of young Cams legs are broken.
Berg. who was In the truck took the
attitude that the boy should not have
been where he was. and told Mrs.
Gam that he would buy new chair
iOi tnt IVY. illS aAA4Auht AiiAtAiEth AiiN
by ISLANDERS who witnessed, the acci-
dent and he probably would have
been severely dealt with by local
citizens had not Magistrate Vinton
given him an immediate trial. BERG
was =. given a hearing on several
charges. Magistrate Vinton fined him
$50 and costs and held him under
I $1,000 bond to await the outcome OF
young CAMS injuries. Jacob Rud-
nick, of Delaware City, furnished
the bond for Berg.
!, After the accident. Berg allowed the
colored boy to get away and when ques.
toned about him. remarked that M
would pick him up down the road
All the witnesses testified that Cams
chair was in a place that should have
been safe from traffic. and Berg's at.
titude that he should not have beer
where he was was d!spleasing to loca
residents.
DIR. Carrow Of Odessa treated Cab
and he was taken TO a hospital toda,
for an X-ray examination.
Raymond Perkins of Aiddletown
was fined $40 and costs by Magistrate
Vinton on the charge OF operating
car without a license. when Perkin
was brought before him by Stat
Highway Motorcycle officer Franci
Ryan.
The ST. Georges authorities ar
considering taking stern action a
! once to see II reckless automobil
driving through there cannot
stopped. and accidents eliminated I
seems that nearly every day there !
an automobile accident either in tn
. center of town or by the canal bridg
, and not less thap fifteen people hav
= been more or less injured here in thes
r accidents.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
CHRISTIANS FLEE
THRACE IN TERROR
OF FANATIC TURKS
Hasty Withdrawal Of Armenians
and Creeks Presents
PitiabIe Sight.
THEIR MISERY APPALLING
BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Adrianople. Oct 17.-ThIrty thou
sand Greeks and Armenians have
passed from this city 10 the west
since Saturday and the road between
here and the Martha river is an un-
broken line OF men, women and chill
dren with OK carts. cattle and csmels
Through a steady downpour Of rain
they are plodding doggedly toward
their unknown destinations. driven
forward by the nameless fear which
has gripped the whole populace Of
Eastern Thrace since the govern
ment's bulletins were posted on Sat
urday announcing the terms Of the
Mudania armistice. which provide FOR
occupation Il the province by the
Turks within 45 days
The members Of the allied mission
stationed here declare the extent OF
the refugee exodus indicates that the
! Turks upon their entry will find East.
ern Thrace almost uninhabited.
/ The procession has been orderly
but the misery Of the refugees ia al.
ready extreme and pneumonia vii
claim many victims If the present In
clement weather continues The Amer
lean IN charge Of the little Near Eas
relief soup kitchen at the railwa'
junction on the opposite side OF tn
Martha declared:
In all my experience I never trnag
ined such pitiahle sight as the nlarcl
from Adrianople i1st3ss driving rair
Every refugee arytses ssoaked 20 til
skin, with a wagon load OF beddinI
q. floating in the wateErs
Continued on page 8.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
TRUITT STILL MISSING.
Police Say They Believe Broker Has
Disappeared.

]. Edward Truitt, a stock broker.
who until a few days ago had his
offices in the Delaware Trust Build
ing. for whom a warrant has been
issued, charging him with the embez-
Element OF securities valued at $500.
Is still missing, according TO Captain
of Detectives Benson. In New
Castle. where Truitt lives. nothing has
been seen of the man for a week, 1t is
said. 1t is the belief Of the police, II
was stated today, that he has dis
appeared.
The warrant for Truitt's arrest was
sworn out on complaint of John East
land, who alleges the ,embezzlement OF
100 shares of White Oil Company
common stock
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
REHABILITATION UP
AGAIN BEFORE VETS
Legion Commanders Advised TO
Secure All War Chest
Collections.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening.
New Orleans, Oct. 17.-with the
declaration Of Hanford MacNider, na-
tional commander. that the American
Legion regarded the interests OF the
disabled service men as its first re-
sponsibility still ringing in their ears,
world war veterans began the sec
ond days session of their convention
here with indications tfst the re-
habilitation question again would be
the chief topic under discussion.
In this connection the legionaires
were considering the bulletin issued
10 all post commanders by Lemuel
Bolles. national adjutant, advising
them that millions of dollars collected
during the war for the benefit OF SOL
diers and sailors rightfully belonged
TO the American Legion.
After citing court cases and deci-
sions and asserting the legion was
the one organization in It's class
legally 10 disburse the funds, the ma
tlonal adjutant advised the comman-
ders to take proper steps 10 secure
all war chest collections.
The reply OF Col c. r. Forbes. di-
rector Of the United States Veterans
Bureau. to the legion rehabilitation
commissions attack on the govern
ment's record Of performance IN deal
ing with veterans, also. was receiving
attention OF the former soldiers.
In his statement Col. Forbes de-
/ clared that the veterans bureau could
not be criticized for any mistakes
made under the first Langley act in
asmuch as ii had nothing to do with
/ the selection Of sites or determining
/ the sort Of hospitals to be erected
! He asserted that under the second
/ Langley bill. he had been given au-
/ thorlty and funds which had enabled
/ the bureau 10 establish a record o.
/ which he was proud
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
JOHNSON FINED $4OO.
Alleged Bookmaker, Through
His Attorney, Pleads Guilty
to Charge.

A fine of s400 and costs was the
penalty imposed upon George II
johnson. who, through his attorney
Ayers ]. Stockley. pleaded guilty &c
the charge of being concerned in in
terest in receiving bets on horse rae
ing when arraigned before Judge
Daniel O. Hastings in Municipa
Court this morning
Johnson was arrested last week by
city detectives who ra!ded a place or
the third floor at sos Tatnail street
where, according 10 the police. John
son received bets on horse races.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
CHANGING MIND KEEPS
HER YOUNG. AT HUNDRED
PHILADELPHIA,

Philadelphia. Oct. IL
Changing my mind keeps me
young" said Mrs. Suzanna M.
Porter, who today celebrated her
one hundredth birthday. Mrs.
Porter was born in a small town
in Delaware county. Her father,
Joseph Cooper. was native of
Cooperstown and II was there
she spent her Eirlhood.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
OPPOSING
REPUBLIC FOR GREECE
Defy Venizelos 10 Go Before
the Country as Head of
Movement.
BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.


Athens, Oct. 1.-THE campaign %
make Greece a republic. launched d.
rectly after the return from Paris Of
the new foreign minister. Nicholas
PoIltis, prominent Venizeii.t. has
strongly aroused the Royalist news
papers.
Nea Himera. declares that in IS
judgment the Greek people viii over
wheimingly oppose the idea OF a re-
public at the coming elections. and
that at any rate they would distrust
a republic presided over by NJ Veni-
zelos.
The other RoyaLst organs also de-
~ the Venizelsts TO go openly 5s1ors
the people as sponsors OF a republic.
believing they would meet with an
unprecedented electoral disaster.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17

himself a noted musician. had great
ambitions of careers for his daughters
so great that he exacted the same
promise from each-to remain single
until thirty-when 100000 each would
be their reward. The rule was sc
rigid that no young men were to be
entertained In the Kryl home
Last week Josephine, who had sign
ed contracts for European appearances
this winter with various symphony
orchesuas. saying she had an appoint
ment with dentist left the Kryl resi-.
dence. Her message from Boston was
the first word her father received
since.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
EUGENE ENGLISH HURT.
Sustains Broken Leg When Hit b,
Motor Truck on the Street

Eugene NJ. English. u years old. son
OF Eugene English OF 2129 Linden
street. had his left leg broken at
the knee yesterday afternoon when
he was struck by motor truck at
Park Place and Jackson street.
William Duncan of S42 Church
street, operator OF the truck, took
him 10 the Homeopathic Hospital.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
BRITISH CRISIS NEAR.
Unionists to Decide Thursday
Whether to Stand by Lloyd
George or Drop Him.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
London. Oct. 1.-THE meeting Of
Unloplsts called for Thursday at the
Carlton Club will be Of great import
ance. as 1t ls almost certain 20 bring
the political crisis 10 a head. Until
it's decision. whether TO break up the
coalitkn or stand by Prime Minister
Lloyd George. is known. the eitua-
ton is not expected to develop ma
terialiy In any direction.
The attendance at the meeting j.
! TO be confined 10 the Unionlst members
Of the House Of Commons and the
! Unionist Peers who are members of
/ the government. Thus Il Will not be
/ representative Of the entire party.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
JOHN DOE JAILED AT LAST.
Mute Negro Sentenced for Embracing
White Woman.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Winston Salem. y. c.. Oct. IL
Probably for the first time in the his
tory of courts John Doe has been
convicted and sent 10 prison. In a
case tried here yesterday. the de-
fendant was a deaf and dumb Negro,
unable TO tell or write his rame. so
the court entry was John Doe,
alias" He was sentenced 20 eight
months in jail on a charge Of putting
his arms around a white woman.
Witnesses testified that the Negro
was under the influence of drug at
the time of the act.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
To Change Part of Spruce st.

The Street and Sewer Directors de-
clded this morning to ask the Su-
perior Court TO appoint a commits
sion 10 condemn Spruce street be-
tween Th!r,ieth street and Todd lane
or city line. This is to be asked so
that provisions may be made for
changing the location Of the street
bed on Spruce street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
BUSINESS DEPRESSION
ANCIENT HISTORY

Chicago, Oct. II. Paper
manufacturers and newspaper
publishers were arriving here
today with the declaration of
w. T.. Raybold. of Housatonic,
Mass, president of the Ameri-
can Paper and Pulp Association,
that the business depression is
rapidly becoming ancient his
tory" as the keynote of the
gatherings incident to the
fourth annual paper week..
Sessions begin today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
Liberty Bond Quotations.
sociated Press Id Eyerv Evening.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
New York. Oct. 17.--Liberty bond
quotations at p. m: Sl2's. 1OO.66
first 4As. 99.04; second ANS. 1902;
third 4A's, 99,06, fourth ANS. 9916;
Victory ANS. uncalled, 100.20; do
called, 10010.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
Amusements Tonight

Playhouse Ukrainian Chorus.
Nam zelie.
Aldine-Naudeville and pictures
Queen--"If You Believe It, It's S1.~
Maiestic--"The Queen of tho Moulin
Rouge"
Arcadia-'Penrod''
Savoy--'rhe Orphans OF the storm
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
Weather Forecast

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Washington. Oct. l7.-weather forecast
for Delaware:
Fair and much cooler tonight ana
Wednesday; probably frost tonight fresh
westerly to northwesterly winds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17

Maximum results at minimum cost
an Every Evening want ad. Call
2200--.Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
Second Death From Scarlet Fever.

A second death from scarlet fever
was reported to the Board Of Health
this morning. The victim. a child
died IN the Physicians and Surgeons
Hrspital last night. No new cases OF
the disease have been reported TO-
day.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
CLARENCE p. GREEN TO
ADDRESS ROTARIANs

Clarence p. Green OF Dayton. O.,
will make an address on Thursday be-
fore the Rotary Club. He will discuss
the question OF city government,
showing how the form adopted by
Dayton has operated there.
For Glover Dairy Safe Milk phone
l540-l54l.-Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17

Your want ad In Every Evening
reaches $4,000 readers daly.--Adv.