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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-25
!. R. K|LMER'S CAR
WRECKED BY A DOG,
NO PERSON INJURED
Machine Was Overturned on
Bigger's Hill After Striking
Canine.
MRS. KlLMER THROWN OUT

A closed motor car owned and driven
by John II. Kilmer OF 20i West
Twenty-fourth street was overturned
by dog on Biggeris Hill. near the
Practical Farmer hotel. at 7.20 o'clock
this morning. Though Mrs. Kimer
wes thrown out and John Peoples. who
was In the car with Mr.. and Mrs. Kill
mer. was Knocked against a window,
causing Il TO break. none OF the trio
sustained real. injury
Mr.. Kilmer stuck TO his post at the
steering wheel. The only actual dam
age TO the car was the breaking OF the
left front wheel and glass windows
besides the Windshield, which was
badly wrecked.
The party was proceeding TO the
home OF Mrs. Albert Muhlhausen. a
daughter OF the Kilmer's. near the
Practical Farmer. As they were going
up Blgger's Hill one OF two dogs
that had been playing on the road
darted across. in front OF the Kilmer
car. A front wheel struck the dog
and the car went over. The dog wat
so nearly killed that John Coverdale
who lives nearby. and who was sale
to be the owner of the dog. finished
the Job by shooting tho animal.
After the car had been rlghted and
temporary wheel substituted for tn.
broken one. Mr.. Kilmer and his part,
proceeded to their destination and a
noon returned to Wilmington. non,
the worse for their unpleasant ex
perience.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-25
WILLIAMSON
IN CHR|ST|ANA RIVER
Here for Navy Day and Open to
Inspection by All
Residents.

The United States Destroyer Will
Hanson, No. 244. one of the IS de-
stroyers comprising the Atlantic fleet.
arrived in the Christiana river this
morning at 11.45 o'clock. and tied up
at the government wharf opposite the
Pusey & Jones Co.'S plant. Lieutenant
Commander W. d. Kilduff is in charge
Of the boat. which carries a crew of
81 men.
Friday is TO be nationally known as
Navy Day" and Wilmington is TO
have the honor of being host to the
big destroyer on that day. II was
ordered here by the Navy Department,
upon the request Of the Navy League
of New York. II left New York yester-
day afternoon at AS o'clock. The
other destroyers in the fleet are
strung along the Atlantic coast from
Galveston 10 Bath, Maine.
The ship will be open for inspection
TO Wilmington people this afternoon
and evening. and every day until
Monday. when the boat will return 10
New York City. Captain Kilduff to-
day expressed the hope that every
Wilmingtonian. would visit the boat
and allow the men to explain its vari-
GUS details. He Is particularly anxious
to have the boy scouts, ex-soldiers and
ex-sailors visit the boat. Captain Har-
ris Of the United States District En-
g,neer force piloted the boat to Will
mington.
In honor Of Navy Day." the du
Pont Company has requested all OF
It's employees to wear a special ribbon
insignia on Friday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-25
{. A. G|NDER'D|ED IN
HIS STORE TODAY
Succumbed to ApopIexy While
Attending to Business Just
Before Noon.

Edward A. Ginder, who for the past
80 years had conducted cigar store
in the vicinity OF Tenth and Tatnall
streets. died suddenly at 11.30 O'Clock
this morning. while standing back of
the counter at his store. at the north
east corner OF Delaware avenue and
Tatnall street. Death was due to
apoplexy. Mr.. Gindr was alone in
the store at the time. The PROSTATE
body. lying back of the counter. was
discovered by f. l.. Ennis OF 212l
Giles street, after the latter had en-
tered the store to make purchase.
Notification was sent 10 the coro-
ner's' office and DIR. Robin, who was
summoned, pronounced the man
dead
Mr.. Gindr. who lived al the home
of II. c. Liebett. 116 Winchester
place, was In good health. apparent
ly. last night and this morning. Mrs
l.iebett was shocked when told OF
the death today. She said Mr.. Gin
der was In a happy frame Of mind la ST
night and also at 6.45 this morning
when he left to so TO the store.
MIR. Ginder was n son of Bernard
Ginder. He was born in Wilmington
90 years ago and had lived here al
his life. He was unmarried. He was
a prominent clubman and was n mem.
ber of the Cathedral parish. He was
member also of the Cathedral Holy
Name Society and accompanied II on
The plsrimage TO Washington or
October s. The funeral will take
place from the home of William Gin
der. a nephew. b04 South Uhion
street. The details have not been
arranged. William Ginder was as
sociated with his uncle In business
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-25
n. J. ESS|CK KILLED BY
ENGINE EARLY TODAY
Fell From Locomotive Of Which
He Was Fireman at the
Pyrites Works.

With both legs severed below the
hips. when a locomotive passed over
his body in the yard at the Pyrites
Co.'S plant. in South Wilmington,
shortly after o'clock this morning.
Newton j. Essick, 60 years old, of 1911
Oak street, died in a police ambulance
before its arrival at the Delaware
Hospital.
Essick was employed by the COM
pany as a fireman on a shifting engine
in the company's yard. In some un-
known manner. according to the re-
port Of the police. he fell from the en-
gine. He landed directly beneath the
heavy car and before the engine could
be stopped the wheels passed over his
legs.
Deputy Coroner Harvey Z. Nichols
was notified and took charge of the
body. Funeral arrangements, 1t Is un-
derstood. will be completed this after
noon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-25
Can't Understand Revolt Of the
Conservatives, He Tells Lib
eral Members Of Parliament.
FOR NATIONS LEAGUE
AND UNITY WITH J.. S.
Wants All Reparations Germany
Can Pay, and New Agree
nent With Russia.
DEFENDS NEAR EAST STAND
BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 20 Every Fvenlng
London. oct. 2j-Forner Prlrns
Minister David Lloyd George address-
ing on enthusiastic meeting of he
coalition Liberal members ~ parIia-
nent today declared that IN tne COM
Ing elections tho interests Of tns
country must come arsf.
Referring 10 the coalition govern
ment, wh'ch he had headed. he said:
we have stood for national unity
for unity Of the men Of an croeds,
parties and sections.
our object first was the winning
Of the war and afterwards extrira+-
Ing the country out of its atter-v-a-
/ difficulties. II was oUr policy then and
4 is our policy now"
! Referring TO tho Con servativee who
/ broke away from the coalition and ~
their defeat Of Austen Chamberlain
/ az Conservative leader brought about
/ the accession u Andrew Bonar Law
10 the premiership. he said:
/ Il can understand the revolt ~ the
/ under-secretarfes. There we're suh-
alterns who would ike 70 he cap-
tains. and captains who would Ike
to be made colonels or fun generals
Unity Of action between Great
Britain and the United states was
urged by Mr.. Lloyd George in his
speech.
am for the League Of Nations"
IN said. but until you get the United
states and all the great nations II
Europe as we'll as the small. the lea qua
viii be crippled and cannot servo .-,
full purpose.
America and Great Britain must
work together"
In another part OF his speech ba
made the declaration:
! Great Britain mus, nav An,s-,.a
all her debts"
On the question OF German r.nar7
: tons he said: we should not At
tempt 70 impose upon Germany 'snv
payment which Is beyond her caparitv
What IS within her capacity she ough,
, 10 pay"
He expressed himself with soma
cchniteness as regards the question
Of Russia
} I am strongly in favor Of The "a
newal Of a pact with Russia he de-
clared
DeaAng with Great Britains for
elgn relations in general he eaid:
It IS said Great Britain IS No.
going TO extend her responsibilities
But you must not be afraid of vour
responsibilities. The policy Of Grea,
Britain must be peace-loving but m
afraid II I stand alone. will resis,
any departure from II.
l VIII never let Great Britain
down. I Will not stand by or for anv
man who does.
We are told that the new govarn-
bent IS a government Of tranouilirv
: in what respect does a policy Of tran.
guilty differ from ours? Xxx
We have made peace in Europe we
have made peace in the Near Easr
! What does the new policy mean
XXX"
+ In dealing with home affairs Mr.
q Lloyd George declared the first nur
. pose Of any government in its nolic,
= at home must be TO do everything 70
T. improve trade.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-25
WITNESS OF MURDER
HAD TOLD HER STORY
TO JERSEY SLEUTHS
Testimony of Mrs. Gibbons,
However, Does Not Identify
HaII-Mills Slayers.
SHE WANTS TO FORGET 1T

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
New Brunswick. ". J., Oct 25.-
ColncideDt with tho assumption yes
terday by Special Deputy Attorney
General Wilbur A. Mott of the inves-
tIgation OF tho murder OF the Rev.
DR., Edward Wheeler Hall and Mrs
Eleanor Mills, near New Brunswick.
y. j., more than five weeks ago,
newspaper men learned for the first
time the complete story Of thd one
and only eyewitness Of tho crime.
Although tho witness herself, Mrs
Jano Gibson, farmer woman who
lives a mile and half from the scene
Of the crime, refused 20 confirm the
story--In fact. denied 1.-THE press
has information which leaves no doubt
of its authenticity.
Most Important Evidence Revealed.
Tho officials investigating tho case
prior to Mr.. Mott, concealed the wo-
mans narrative at least ten days.
and were enraged yesterday when
they learned II had become public.
One of them frankly said Il had been
regarded as the most important eyi-
dence In their possession and that II
was tho woman's story which caused
Prosecutors Stricken of Middlesex
county and Beekman. OF Somerse,
county to postpone, more than a week
ago, a contemplated request that the
State take over the case.
Until now, however. Mrs. Gibson's
value as an eyewitness has been Of No
avail In finding the two persons. q
man and a woman. who, she says. did
the killing.
Up TO date Mrs. Gibson has beer
unable TO find any resemblance to the
figures she saw on the Phillips farm
among the various persons the police
have asked her TO observe, generally
from hiding place unknown TO the
person under observation.
Mrs. Jane Gibson's statement saw
ing she had witnessed the nurde
! tgiven In outline In last nights Ever,
Evening" was the most sensationa
/ feature OF the investigation thus far
The authorities admit the story wa
! given to them by the woman severa
days ago. and that she was asked no
to disclose II. Consequently when
was obtained from an official so1rc
Mrs. Gibson denied knowing anythin
about the case, despite the assuranc
of the authenticity OF the fact such
statement came from her lips.
7 Continued on page 2.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-25

Helena then pronounced curse, in
comprehensive TO her auditors, as 1t
was uttered in the Indian tongue, but
baneful and harsh. Helena walked
heavily away when the grave was
filled.
The three sisters, who had taken up
arms and guarded the grave through
the night, abandoned their vigil when
the burial party arrived. For several
years they have resisted attempts to
bury white persons in the cemetery.
The burial was deferred when Harry
kaelin park commissioner, ordered the
partly dug grave filled after the sis
ters had told him that the curse of
the Wyandottes would fall upon him
should the burial proceed. Kaelin later
obtained consent for the burial from
officials of the Haskell Institute for
Indians at Lawrence, Kansas,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-25
INDIAN MAIDEN CURSES BODY OF WHITE MAN
BURIED IN OLD CEMETERY OF WYANDOTTE TRIBE
Three Sisters With Shot Guns End Vigil Invasion
OF Buyng Ground Where Their Red Skinned Ancestors Le
After Funeral is Authorized by Officials of Institute
[By Associated Press to Every EVENING"

Kansas City. Kansas. Oct. 25.--The
three Conley sisters, descendants of
the Wyandotte Indians did not renew
their vigil last night In the Huron
Cemetery in the heart OF the business
district here which yesterday they
sought to defend with shotguns
against what they termed the unwar-
ranted invasion Of white men. And
today the body of white man lies in
the old Indian cemetery, but under a
curse pronounced by Helena Conley as
his body was lowered into the grave.
Accompanied by two policemen, the
pail bearers bore the casket toward the
grave. when Helena Conley stepped
forward and raising her right arm, de-
clared sternly Il forbid this burial
Take the body away"
The pail bearers lowered the body
Of Frank Espy into the grave.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-25
HAD BEEN DRINKING
BEFORE SHOOTING,
MRS. ROS|ERSTATE6
Detective Testified Woman Said
No One Woman Could Keep
Husband Straight.
LAWYERS IN HOT WRANGLE

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Philadelphia, Oct. 2b-Scenee and
episodes which followed the killing Of
both In the office. and at the hospital,
were recounted by witnesses today in
the trial of Mrs. Catherine Roster
for the shooting of her husband Os-
car and Mildred Geraldine Reckitt. his
etenographer. Mrs. Roster Ia being
tried for the death OF the girl.
James II. Foy, n detective. testified
that In response 10 his question Mrs.
Rosier had replied she had had sew
eral cups of wine before she had com
mltted the crime. He told how she
Jumped from her chair suddenly and
exclaimed:
"IIe killed his first wife. She died of
a broken heart"
Foy said that she then added:
81 have n baby at home. II is three
months old. / thought this would
keep him straight. but found no one
woman could keep him straight"
Foy then testified 10 the finding
scattered pearls from n broken neck
lace near the fireplace and In the vi
cinlty of the couch. Foy also identified
the spot on the wall which he did no
know but thought might be a blood
spot.
In the course OF Foy's testimony
the attorneys almost came TO blows
This was probably the. most, heated
moment In a legal battle which ha,
been replete with personalities.
William II. Tyson, another detective
testified that Mrs. Roster had tol,
him she had found her husband an,
the girl in a compromising position
but she would not have shot them {
she had not been drinking.
Continued on page s.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-25
NEW BRITISH MINISTRY
NAMED BOSAH LAW
A AcanclaIll llrnnn IN I.wnr. L.NnuinR

London. Oct. 25.--The new
Cabinet announced last night
by dhe new premier:
Premier and First Lord OF tho
Treasury--Andrew Bonar Law.
Lord President Of the Council.
Marquis q Salisbury.
Lord High Chancellor, Wis
count Cave.
Chancellor OF the Exchequer.
Stanley Baldwin.
Secretary for Homo Affairs,
William &. Brldgernan.
Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
Marquis Curzon.
Secretary for tho Colonies, the
Duke of DevOnshire.
Secretary for India, Viscount
Peel.
Secretary for War. tho Earl Of
Derby.
Fret Lord Of tho Admiralty,
Lieutenant Colonel l.. NJ. G. s.
Amery.
President Of tho Board OF
Trade. Sir Philip Lloyd Greame.
Minister Of Health. Sir Ar
thur Griffith -Boscawen.
Minister Of Agriculture. Sir
Robert A. Sanders.
Secretary for Scotland. VS.
count Novar.
Attorney General. Douglas
McG. Hogg.
lord Advocate. tho Hon. W. a.
Watson.
President OF the Board of Ed
northumberland +. L. Wood.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-25
WARDEL SMELLEN HELD.
FOR THE GRAND Jury
Alleged to Have Shot Russell
jackson in Dispute Over
IS Cents.

Wardel Smellen. colored, arraigned
before Judge Daniel o. Hastings in
Municipal Court this morning on a
charge of assault and battery with
intent 10 kill Russell Jackson, colored,
last Saturday night, was held under
81 500 bail for the Court Of General
Sessions. Philip l.. Garrett appeared
as counsel.
According to the testimony of Jack
son, he was shot in the calf Of the leg
10y Smellen In a dispute over fifteen
cents.
Pleading guilty TO the charge Of
speeding. Clarence r. Forman was
fined SIS and costs.
A nolle prosequ! was entered by the
State in the case of Clarence Beaston,
charged with violating the State liquor
law
Henry Hickman. charged with
speeding. was fined SIS and costs.
The court continued until Novem-
Der 25. the case of Robert Washing
ton. colored, charged with breach of
the peace.
On payment OF costs the court sus-
pended sentence in the case Of
Prodomus Nicholas, charged with
violating a building ordinance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-25
COURT SENDS MOTHER
OF BABE TO PRISON

Lon Angeles, Oct. 25.--Nrs.
Rose Febro. who appeared In
Federal Court with. n baby In her
arms. has been sentenced by
Judge Bledsoe to serve flve
months In tho county jail for
violation OF the Volstead act.
Tho court remarked that wo-
men had been given the ballot
and demanded all the rights OF
men, and that they should be
given the Same treatment as
males.
III they have children and
their relatives or friends will
not take care Of them. the city
authorities will have 10 do So"
said the court.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-25
OLD MINISTRY OUT.
NEW ONE SWORN IN
Bonar Law Government Begins
to Function at Once After
Formal installation.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

ny RssOclated Press 10 Every Evening
London. Oct. 25-The Cabinet Of
Prime Minister Andrew Bopar Law
was sworn In at buckingham Palace
this morning. As a result Of the TAX
Ing Of the oath OF office. the members
OF the Cabinet began 20 function as
the new government Immediately.
With this act. the coalition ministry
OF former Premier Lloyd George off,
cially passed into history. Previously
in the day, the members OF his late
cabinet went to Buckingham Palace
and surrendered their seals OF office 70
the king. The ministers OF Mr.. Bonar
Laws new government received the
same symbols OF power IN turn from
/ the hands Of their monarch. Thus
closed one Of the most exciting enochs
in the political history of England.
Except for the opening Of another
chapter fraugft with equally interest
ing possibilities, including that OF the
election campaign. the court would
be prepared to settle down 20 tha,
tranquility" which has been made
the chief cornerstone Of the new con-
servative political temple.
Winston Spencer Churchill. former
secretary for the colonies, owing tc
his Illness, sent his seals by proxy.
The retiring ministers entered the
palace with musical honors" SUD-
piled by the guards band, which was
participating in the customary
change OF guard at the palace.
They were received by King George
separately
AS the retiring ministers We're sur.
rendering their seals, the new minis.
ters began 10 arrive 10 be sworn II
by the privy council.
The Prince OF Wales attended IN,
council meeting.
Nowhere IN the London press thi.
morning Is any special enthusiasm
shown for Mr.. Bonar Laws ministry
although the Unionist papers. a.
might be expected. are calmly ap
; preclative.
The fact that eight OF the new min
lsters held Office under the Lloy,
George administration, depr!ves I'll,
editorial writer's OF an opportunity o
speculating upon their possibl
achievements, and the tenor OF n
editorials suggests that the com
mentators are awaiting disclosure b.
the premier OF his full program, whicI
he IS expected 10 outline at Glasgow
tomorrow.
The purpose ot william T. Cos
graves visit 70 London and confer
ence with Mr.. Bonar Law, yesterda.
Is still unreaveled. II IS reported tha
Mr.. Cosgrave initiated the Interview
desiring 20 know as head OF the Iris
Free State government the arrange
: ments for dealing with the Iris
Constitution bill in the new Parlia
ment as we'll as to discuss the Ques
ton Of the boundary, between north
E ern and southern ireland.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-25
PENNSY INCREASES DIVIDEND

Philadelphia, Oct. 25.-The Penn
sylvania Railroad directors today in
creased the quarterly dividend from
l per cent to Ia per cent. This re-
stores the dividend to the basis of 6
per cent per annum.
The quarterly dividend was cut from
IL to / per cent in April 1921.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-25
FROM PHILA. TO LONDON
AND BACK IN 4 DAY

Mt. Clemens, Mich, Oct. 25.--It soon
viii be possible foH a business man
in Philadelphia 70 leave ar 6 O'Clock
in the morning, arrive IN London IN
time for lunch, transact business there
and return before dark, declared
Brigadier-General William Mitchell,
assistant chief OF the Army Air Ser
vice. prior 10 his departure fcC the
East.
General Mitchell predicts a flying
machine will be developed which VIII
make 500 miles an hour.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-25
SCHOONER FORD LOSING.
Blue Nose Has Big Lead in the
Fishing Craft Race OF Mas
sachusetts Coast.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Gloucester. Mass, Oct. 25.-The
Gloucester fishing schooner, Henry
Ford. led the Lunenburg schooner,
Blue Nose. across the line by IL sec
onds at the start of today's fishermen s
race. Blue Nose. however, had the
better position.
The Blue Nose had lead Of 25
seconds at the first turn. overcoming
lead OF 100 yards gained by the
Ford soon after the start.
AT 80 the Blue Nose had increased
its lead TO 400 yards. A twelve knot
breeze was blowing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-25
Amusemenrs Tonight

Playhouse-"The Doormat.'
Garrick-"Step Lively Hazel"
Aldine-yaudeville and pictures.
Majestic-Re Republican meeting.
Queen While Satan Sleeps
Arcadia-"One Clear Call"
Strand-"A Prince There Was"
Savoy--'Fhe Hound of the Basker-
yilles
Auditorium--Da Dancing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-25
Engine Oyerturns at Newark.

Newark. Oct. 25.-Running over q
drail on siding near the Newark
freight station yesterday afternoon a
large locomotive was upset and tum-
bled part way down a small embank-
ment. The engine had. gone on the
siding TO let train pass. Fortunately
no one was injured and traffic was
not interferred with. 1t took several
hours, however, for the wrecking
crew TO get the engine, which was
damaged some. back on the track,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-25
TRAINMAN'S LUNCH is
WRECKED; MAN ESCAPED
Special Cor. Every Evening.

Special Cor. Every Evening.
Delmar. Oct. 25.--Claude
Guthrie, a freight brakeman on
the Norfolk Division of the
Pennsylvania railroad, had a
close call here yesterday when
he fell on the track in front of
his engine.
He was quick and fortunate
enough to get out of the way
and escaped injury. His lunch
basket, hanging on his arm,
was cut in two.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-25
Liberty Bond Quotations.

EH7'oOOs'fVe Cos co
New York. Oct. 25.-Lberty bond
quotations at / p, m: Three and a
half's. 101.1o; first 4h's, 9s.6s; second
4A's. 9s.4s; third AVS. 9s.78; fourth
4A's. 9s.72; Victory AIS, uncalled
loo.26; do. called. 1O0.O6; U. 8. Treas
ury, Az e, 100.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-25
Hunter Withdraw.

Robert Hunter. Democratic nominee
for Representative in the General AS
sembly from the Second representa-
tive district OF Wilmington. has with
drawn his resignation. Robert W.
Kramer, proposed for the vacancy,
viii not be a candidate.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-25
FIRE DAMAGES THREE
H|LLCREST BUILDINGS
Properties Owned by Mrs. Lou
ise Roemer, J. A. Barkley and
J. A. Mountz.

A frame three STORY pump shed
connected with the home of Mrs
Louise Roemer, at Springfield and Hill
crest avenues, Hillcreet, was destroy
ed by fire this afternoon.
The blaze also spread TO the dwell
!ngs owned by James A. Barkley and
John A. Mountz. but did very little
damage.
Tho total loss is estimated at $500
Engine Companies No. and No. lC
and the Elsmere Co. extinguished the
blaze, the origin Of which Is not
known.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-25
sss, 100000 CORPORATION.
cial Dispatch to Every Evening.

5peCIaI DIsphtCr % LFtry 11FtrIItB'
Dover, Oct. 25-The J. j. Martin
Co., was chartered here today 10
manufacture silks. velvets. etc. The
capital is ss3,200.000.
Increase in capital of the Hercules
Powder Co. from $4,000, 900 10 s4O.-
100000 was authorized in an amend
ment 70 the Hercules Co.'S charter.