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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-29
JERSEY GOVERNOR
TAKES UP MURDER OF
HALL AND SINGER
ST 600 Reward Offered for the
Arrest and Conviction of
Slayers.
MRS. HALL QUlZzED AGAIN

New Brunswick. n. j.. Sept. 2s.-
Prosecutor Joseph r. Stricken of
Middlesex county, n. j.. and Prosecu-
tor Azariah NJ. Beekman of Somerset
county had a conference with Gov.
Edwards in Trenton yesterday on the
murder Of the Rev. Edward Wheeler
Hall, rector OF st. John the Evangelist
Church in New Brunswick, and Mrs.
James Mills, choir singer, two weeks
previously.
Whether Gov. Edwards summoned
them for a consultation on the solu7
ton of the crime or whether they
sought his counsel was not divulged
Charlotte Mills, fifteen-year- -ol6
daughter of the murdered woman
wrote to the Governor asking his aid
In solving the mystery. which the au-
thorities admitted had baffied them.
Governor WIN Answer Letter.
Gov. Edwards, before leaving Jer-
sey City for Trenton. announced he
would tape up when he reached the
capital the letter written by Char.
lotte Mills asking him for help in
running down her mothers murderer
He had not seen the letter, he said
but had read 1t in the morning papers
He said he would reply TO it at once.
Continued on page 7.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-29

ly entered into conference with
friends and political Assistants who
gathered at his hotel
The conference, il is understood
VIII consider whether NJ Venizelos
will reply TO the Athens revolutionary
committees invitation TO represent
Greece at the peace conference and
In the allied capitals.
Thus far, although penetrating the
neutral area. the Turks have carried
white flags and slung their rifles up
side down when near the British lines
their commanders assuring tho
British officers they have no in.
tention OF aggression.
The British at Chanak are frankly
embarrassed in the fact of the con.
tinued encroachments on their 20.
sitlons and are puzzled to know whai
to do. az they have orders not 70 fire
These unopposed invasions give tn.
Turks excellent opportunity foi
reconnoitering.
Observers say the Britieh hav,
shown singular patience and toleranc,
and that perhaps never in history die
friend and Zoe touch elbows so CLOSELY
without a single shot being fred.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-29
LBy Assoclated prees 70 Eyery Eyenlnr

tBy Associated o ninzI
London Sept. 29.-Grave fears for of
eral warfare in Europe result of the Near East crisis
are occupying the minds Of British official circles is stated
in authoritative quarters.
Inc protracted and frequent cabinet meetings which
nave been going for the last few days been for the
purpose OF taking every possible step for the prevention Of
such confagraton.
IL IS explained these fears based the relations
known to exist between the Angora and Soviet
Russia, and the potentalites of such relations
me whole British policy, it stated, is to keep the
TURKS from crossing the Dardaneles Eastern Thrace
because 1t maintained that in this fighting would
certainly occur and the whole of the Balkans would be
drawn INTO the struggle 1t is declared emphaticay that
such crossing will not be counenanced
lhe issue of war peace still hung by a thread this
morning and there relief from tension existing
Yesterday Violation of the neutral the Turks
tnues turkish soldiers approaching within short
distance OF the British ouposts recenterng the whole
the defensive positions General Hangtons orders
not been changed
Inc cabinet went into session again this rnornino and
VIII continue In conference throughout the day.
with only necessary ntermissions ''
The opinion is expressed that Kema is TRYING o nro
woke the British to fire the Turks that he can turn
the Mohammedan world claim he has been h
ne christians Should such thing would
raise grave issue for Great Britain in India Fovnt
Mesopotama. % anu
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-29
PAUL MARK IS FREED
ON ASSAULT CHARGE
Nothing to Show He is Man
Who Shot Railroad Police
man Preston.

After hearing the testimony OF both
sideA Judge Hastings In Municipal
Court this morning, dismissed the
charge of assault and battery against
Paul Mark, a young white man, ar
rested "Wednesday afternoon as the al
legged assaiiant Of Clarence Preston
of New Castle, a special officer for the
Pennsylvania railroad. Preston was
shot in the left arm last Sunday nigh,
while patroling the Brandyyine draw
bridge. He accused Mark OF doing
the shooting
AS a result OF the testimony OF
Marvin Jones. also in the employ o!
the railroad, that Mark, in company
with Harry Seidel. one of the al.
legged railroad bridge dynamiters had
questioned both guards near the
6rawbridge several weeks ago, Judg,
Hastings issued a subpoena and Seide
was brought from Superior Court into
Municipal Court.
Seidel, on cross examination, denied
that either he or Mark had questioned
the guards. He said that both Pres,
ton and Jones were strangers and tha'
he had never seen them before.
Harry p. Joslyn, attorney for Mark
produced witnesses who testified rela,
tive 10 the whereabouts OF Mark or
Sunday night al the time the shoot.
ing occurred. At no time during tn,
night, according 10 these witnesses
was the defendant near the scene o
the assault.
Judge Hastings dismissed the case
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-29
NEW KING or GREECE
MAY SOON Be PUSHED
ASIDE BY REPUBLIC
Government Now In Hands OF
Triumvlrate Of Army and
Navy Chiefs.
vENlzELos INVITED BACK
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Athens Sept. 2p.--rrown Prince
George has taken the oath as king,
and Greece. bending the formation OF
new ministry. Ia being governed by
twelve officers representing the army
ard navy.
An executive committee. trium-
virate. composed of Colonels Gonatas
and Plastlrae for tho army and Cap
tain Phokas for the navy. ie In ac-
tual direction of the new regime.
called, ia absolutely non-partlsan. ac-
cordins to mn announcement by the
executive committee.
IL la probable that military cabi-
net will 20 formed. but the revolu-
tIonary committee VIII continue lte
surveillance OF thie provisional govern
ment until election can be held, and the
organization effected OF a permanent
government founded on the wishes oi
the people.
The British minister 10 Greece
Francis o. ILndley hae asked to bc
received by the executive committee
1t is reported that the abdcatet
king Constantine; former Queer
Sophie and Constantine's brothers
Price Nicholas and Prince Andrew
are 10 leave Athens today. but theli
destination has not been learned.
Hrince Paul. younger ron OF Con
stanttne probably will be asked 10 re
main In Greece.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-29
CAR ABANDONED NEAR
MEDIA CLUE TOtCR|ME
Yonkers Policemen Say Auto
Was Stolen in Connection
With Some Misdeed,
BY Associated Pres. to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Philadelphia. Sept. 2o.-The ahan-
donment yesterday at Chester Heights.
near Media, Pa. of an expensive au-
tomobile carrying a New York license
tag numbered 561.562. Is believed. by
the police Of Delaware county, to bs
connected with crime In Yonkers. ".
Y.
Two cars stopped on a road, and the
wife OF farmer observed three men
In one car join two men and a. well
dressed young woman in the other.
They transferred a long box and some
bundles from the expensive car to the
small automobile and drove off.
In the abandoned car were found a
mans coat sleeve. grey cap with the
name Of a Yonkers dealer in il, a ply
sicians needle catalogue and a pair OF
wire cutters.
Chief of Police Cooper, o, Media,
said today that he wired the Yonkers
authorities who informed him the
abandoned car had been stolen and
that IL was connected with a crime in
Yonkers. No further information. was
given.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-29
ATHENS STREWS PATH or
REBEL TROOPS WITH FLOWERS

Athens, Sept. rs Thursday
today found the troops of the revolu-
tion blvouacked on tho grounds Of the
royal palace. and few hours later the
revolutionary committee dIeembarked
from the battleahip Lemnoe (former-
ly the u. =. s.. ldaho) at Phaleron
and marched into Athens triumphant
ly at the head of section of tho
army.
Extraordinary scenes marked the
arrival u the committee Colonel Con
atas AMI Col. Plsstfrae, the leaders
had difficulty in advancing through
the dense crowds Hlnns the streets
Flowers were tossed before them and
ssrlands fordbly placed around Their
nects amid Wild cheers from the mul.
titude. Tho troopers were given tn,
ssme reception.
The committee announced ite inten
tson Of tho distributing Of ministeria
portfolios to both venixciists and non
vsntxellsts With the understanding
that these latter must have r~o-en
tento continents.
A telegram was sent 70 V~nizelos
In France. expressing gratitude fol
his services to the country and ask
Ing him to defend anew the Interests
OF Greece with the great nations o
Europe and to represent Greece at tn,
forthcoming peace conference.
The former pemier'e friend, de
clare the backbone OF tho revolution
was the sympathy for venizelos. bu
say he Will not return to Greece un
vi called by the elections.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-29
MRS. ST|LLMAN WINS,
REFEREE REFUSES
HUSBAND A DIVORCE
Indian Guide Not Father OF the
Youngest Child; Banker and
Show Girl Guilty.
WIFE is FULLY INDICATED
by Associated Press to Every Evening.

by Associated Press TO Every Evening
Carmel. N. Y, Sept. 29.--,Iamcs A.
Stillman. former president Of the Ma
tional City Bank OF New York, was
denied n decree In HIS suit for abso-
lutte divorce against his wife, Ammo u.
Stillman, and Baby Guy Stlllman was
declared legitimate, In tho findings OF
Darrell j. Gleason. referee In the case
which were filed here today.
The referee wrote that the testI-
mony adduced by MIR. Stillman In sup
port of his charges that Mrs. Stillnan
mlsconducted herself with
Beauvais, part Indian guide ali "a
by the banker to be the father OF 1T
tie Guy Stillman. "uncontradicted and
unexplained was sufficient to Justify
him (Stillman) In believing Mrs still
man guilty of tho charges made
against her"
IA careful examination, however, OF
all the testimony said his report. has
shaken my faith and belief I'm the tes-
timony of the witnesses called In tho
plaintiffs behalf"
The referees decision was com
plete victory for Mrs. Stillman. No,
only was her defense upheld. but the
referee also confirmed her charges
thst Mr.. Stillman had niaconductet
himself with Florence II. Leeds. for,
iner Broadway show girl. and thai
Mrs. Leeds had borne two chraren.
In regard TO Mrs. Stillman's charg
es that her banker husband had ale,
misconducted himself with two othe,
women, identified only as "Helen" anC
Clara" referee Gleason decided tina
the evidence was not sufIlcien, 4
prove the allegations of adultery.
Two of the bankers attorneys, Col
| onel William Rand and Outerbrids,
! Horsey, waiting TO hea. the decision
/ in MIR. Gleason's office at poughkeep
sic. declined to say whether they In
tended TO appeal from the retereei
| findings.
The referee held that Mr.. Stillmal
Continued on page %
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-29

mont The pl;.n. he said, is to recruit
one or more companies in Delaware.
while the sane thing is being done in
osher states. and after this has been
done to offer Their services to the
Free State (reg1Ia.) government In
Ireland. for service in the army re-
quired TO keep down instructions.
Capt. Condor. who recently return
ed from q visit to Ireland, where he
studied the situation, says he under
stands the available military force in
Ireland is not large enough to meet ali
emergencies, hence the proposition TO
send aid from this country.
The movement here Capt. Condor
saye, II chiefly among former mill
tary men. The captain himself saw up
wards of 20 years service in the Ma
'.onal Guard Of Delaware, during
much of that time being commander
of Co. +, First Delaware Infantry.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-29
BRANCH OF IRISH FREE STATE Army BEING
FORMED IN WILMINGTON BY CAPT. CONDOR
Pa OF Nationwide Plan to Help Maintain Law and Order by
Swelling Military Force Required to Suppress lnsur-
rections of tn Irreguars.

Captain William Condor. veteran
officer Of the Delaware State Militia.
Is orga mixing a branch of the Irish
army in Wilmington. His home .s here.
This is part of a national move
ment. Capt. Condor explained today.
Ii rs in the interest Of the Tree
State cauee-and incidentally, law
and order-.n Ireland. Similar steps
arc being taken in other parts OF the
country.'A few days ago one of the
American leaders OF the movement;
living in New York. came here and
conferred with a number OF those in
ter'-s,ed locally and reported what is
beng dcne alcng this line elsewhere.
s; far the work has progressed
here quietly. Those interested, have
been interviewing prospects. and ac-
2 riding 10 tho captain. they have
Tss-ae! y great deal OF encouraSe-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-29
BRIDGE DYNAM|T|NC
CASE DEFENDANTS IN
VAIN FIGHT FOR STAY
Offer Novel Plea That Public
Mind Has Been lnflamed
by Editorials.
TO BE SENTENCED OCT. 9

Lionel NJ. Phillips. Daniel Befany.
Harry q. Seidle, Robert J. Pratt and
Dominick Gregory. who were arrested
on September 12 and ls. on charge
Of conspiracy in connection with the
dynamiting of the Pennsylvania rail-
road bridge over Fourteenth street.
on the mofn;ng of August ST, today
pleaded guilty 10 the charge OF CON
spiracy to commit malicious" through
their counsel, Robert G. Harman. in
the Court Of General Sessions. Sem
tence Will be imposed on Monday. Oc-
tober 9.
Chief Justice Pennewill and Asso-
ciate Justices Richards and Rodney
We're on the bench. Robert G.. Harman
first asked the court for continuance
of the case to the November term.
on the ground that two of the daily
newspapers had published bitter edi-
torials against the defendants. and
had infiamed the public mind 10 such
an extent as 10 prejudice the case
he said that he desired the continu-
ance TO insure his clients a fair and
impartial trial. He declared that he
almost planned 10 ask for a change OF
venue. but that he would not ask
for this now.
The State opposed the continuance
on the ground that the plea was a
novel one and also because the case
was one Of such importance that 1,
should be prosecuted as speedily as
possible. Mr.. Harman and Deputies
Attorney General Finger and South.
erland next conferred. after which Mr.
Harman announced that he was will.
ing TO enter a plea of guilty FOR the
| five defendants on a charge of con.
spiracy TO commit malicious mis-
chief. He asked that sentence be de.
ferred to later in the term.
Mr.. Harman stated that he did no.
desire plea of guilty entered on the
count in which the defendants were
charged with conspiracy to destro,
property. The State announced thai
this was satisfactory, and the cour
named Monday, October 8, as the da,
for the imposition of sentence.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-29
Land Title Case Dismissed.

The proceedings in the Court of
Chancery brought by the Scarlet
heirs and by Mrs. Katherine Fox, of
Odessa. against Julius G. Cleaver, con-
corning the title to a large tract of
wild marsh land bounded by the APP
poquinimink river and by the Strunl-
kiln creek, terminated yesterday in the
dismissal of the case. A day and a
half was spent in taking testimony.
and the case created great deal of
interest In St. Georges hundred
Charles F. Curley represented the de-
fendant and Robert G.. Harman the
plaintiffs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-29
SAVAGE UNDER BAIL.
Alleged to Have Violated Prohibition
Law Near Delmar.

Charles L. Savage, of wicomico
county. Md. whose home is near Del
mar. charged with violating the Fed
eral prohibition laws, was held in $500
bail for Federal court at a preliminary
hearing before U. S. District Attorney
j. Frank Supplee. at Baltimore. yes
terday.
Savage was arrested in a spectacular
raid last Friday by Federal agents
working from the Office of Director Ell
lott. this city, assisted by officers op-
Grating as a flying squadron out of
Washington. At his home. the officers
say. a small still was found. while four
large stills. ranging from 20 10 so gal
Ions capacity. said TO belong to him,
were found on a farm across the state
line in Delaware.
/ According TO the Federal authori-
ties. Savage has been causing consid-
cradle concern throughout the lower
part of the state, and is thought to be
one OF the biggest moonshiners in that
section. He had previously eluded ar
rest. 1t is said. presumably by moving
his plant from one state 10 another
when the authorities got too hot or
his trail.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-29
BETHANY'S NEW PASTOR.
Rev. Dr.. A. F. Williamson,
Whose Home Is in Jersey, is
an Evangelist.

DR.. A. f. Williamson of Pittman, n.
T., to whom a very hearty and unani-
nous call has been extended TO the
pastorate of the Bethany Baptist
Church Of this city is a native of Ohio.
He was educated at Denison Uni
versity, and Grocer Theological Semi
nary. He received the honorary de-
gree OF Doctor of Divinity from
Temple University, Philadelphia,
His success as soul winner all
through his ministry won for him the
title of Pastor Evangelist. Some three
years ago he relinquished the pastor
ate entirely in order 10 give his whole
time 10 evangelism. His euccess In this
line of work gave him a wide field OF
operation. His services were sought
east. west, north and south. He is
conservative in his theology and
breaches positive gospel with i'm
pelling and compelling conviction. Hi,
policy is 10 line up, and be vitality
identified with eveey activity and en-
terprise of the church he serves.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-29
MEMBER RSHIP IN .Y- FOR
CONTRIBUTORS TO FUND

At the first meeting OF the team
captains in the Y. NJ. c. A. campaign
for funds. held at a luncheon IN the
associations building. this afternoon
az 1915 O'Clock. it was announced that
as special inducement TO contribu-
tors persons who donate s25 toward
the campaign viii be entitled to
years membership IN the association.
II was announced at the meeting
that the grand total collected sggre-
gates S6,376. T. W. Keithley OF team
Az won the banner foe securing the
largest number of subscriptions. c..
A. Higgins won the banner for COL
lecting the largest amount OF money.
his subscriptions totaling sS15. J. s.
Hamilton OF team C-3 won the banner
for the total in attendance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-29
DR.. FRANTz AND SON
PLEAD NOT GUILTY
WHEN ARRA|GNEO
Bail Fixed at $4,000 Each;
$4,000 Demanded for G.
B. Hook.
MAY TRY TO oUASH CASE

Dr. Abram r. Frantz and his son,
Howard II. Frantx, through their
counsel, Robert q. Herman. entered
pleas OF not guilty In the Court OF
General Sessions, today. to the In
dictment found yesterday, which
charged them with conspiracy.
David j. Reinhardt, who with Frank
l.. Speakman. represents Henry =
Hook. the third defendant, stated that
ne did not wish to plead at this time,
but would have his client In court
eome day next week for this purpose
Mr.. Reinhardt said that he did not
desire to enter plea as 1t was pos
eible he might make a motion to Quash
the indictment. and f1le a demurrer to
It. He added that he had not had suf-
ncient time TO study the indictment
The bonds demanded Of the two
defendants, DIR. Frantz and his SON
were furnished by John n. Niles. who
gave security in the sum required by
the court, and both were released
from custody.
In making his plea TO the court to
have the amount reduced Mr.. Har-
man, their-attorney, made the state
ment that the city had not lost any
money as result of this case.
Or. Frantz and his son were in the
court room. Hook was not present
being out OF the city.
Bail was fixed at $4,000 each In the
case OF DIR. Frantx and his son, Will,
bail was fixed at $4,000 in the case o.
Henry r. Hook. Deputy Attorney
General Finger suggested that bali b,
fixed at $4,000 each in the case Of DR.
Frantz and Howard II. Frantz. Mr.
Harman said that he thought 81 ,50t
would be sufficient. as they were botl
lifelong residents. Mr.. Finger re
piled by saying bail would have beer
considerably larger. IL IL had not beer
for the fact that they were life-lon,
residents.
The court then anpounced that bal
was fixed at $4,000 each in the case
DIR. Frantz and his son.
DIR. Frantz and his son entered tn,
court room at 10 O'Clock and botl
took seate in the centre OF the room
Judges Richards and Rodney. VIII
presided In the case, entered at /
O'Clock. The court room was crowSie,
by the time the case was brought ur
at 1910.
pr. Frantx is q property owner an,
that was why, IL Is understood. tha
bail wae fixed at $4,000. Hook 10
nen-res.dent and this accounts for tn
nxins OF his bail at $4,000.
Ban was furnished in each casa
pr. fraNtx Says He Is Innocent.
DR.. Abrsm e. Fran;z, one OF tn
men indicted. says he is innocent
Il am absolutely innocent Of tn
charges contained in the indictment,
he said, when asked about the matter
Il never offered considerations c
any kind TO any Councilman or othe
city official. As a taxpayer / am in
,eres,ed in where the citizens none
goes. There have been large ex
ren1itures for experimental garbag
plans by the city. of Wilmington.
have known for several years OF IN
Davis incinerator. which is now /
successful operation in our city.
did recommend the Davis incinerato
TO City Council. ] personally saw an
recommended the Davis incinerator I
CM mayor
someone is trying to get back q
mo. l have figured more or less /
politics in the city"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-29
FINE AND IMPRISONMENT
FOR JOHN sIMESKI

Ad5udged guilty on the charge OF
selling intoxicating liquor. a fine Of
s400 and costs and a three months
prison sentence was the penalty I'M
posed upon John Simeski when ar-
raigned before Judge Daniel o. Hast.
lngs In Municipal Court this morning
On the charge of violating the State
liquor law, Simeski was held under
5000 bail for the Court OF Genera
Sessions. An appeal was taken BY
former Judge Ball, his attorney. ant
bail was fixed at $500.
Slmesh was arrested September II
by Federal prohibition agents in thi.
city. According to one OF the agents
one gallon of liquor was purchas sed OF
one occasion, and on a prior date, i
was testified, individual drinks hac
been purchased. Simeski lives OF
Stroud street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-29
Ry Assoclated Press to Every Evenlng.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
White Sulphur Springs, w. Va,
Sept. 29.-Possession of the national
women's golfing crown for the coming
year lies between Miss Glenna Collett,
of Providence, eastern champion, and
Mrs. William A Gavin. of England,
the champion of Canada, as result
of today's play in the semi-finals of
the national tournament over the
course of the Greenbrier Club.
Miss Collett won her way into to-
morrow's final round by defeating Miss
Edith Cummings, of Onwentsia, the
winner of the Buffalo and Shenecosett
tournaments, two up. while Mrs
Gavin was eliminating Mrs. II. Arnold
Jackson. of Greenwich. a former ma
tional champion 5 and g.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-29
COURT REFUSES RETURN OF
LIQUOR AFTER SEIZURE

Chief Justice Pennewlll. in the Court
OF General Sessions. today, handed
down an opinion in which he denied
the petition OF counsel in a number of
liquor cases for the return o. liquor
alle<ally seized. The cases had been
held up for several months pending
the settlement of this point, which
had been raised by counsel.
Counsel maintained that the State
had no right to use this liQdor for
evidence because il had been seized
without a search warrant. Judge Rice
sssented TO the opinion OF the Chief
Justice. while Judge Rodney filed e.
dissenting opinion.