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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
rHi A,HERS COMMEND
PRESIDENT AND GOVERNOR

80 the meeting q. the Methodist
Episcopal Preachers Association this
morning Dr. Robert Watt. Rev. r. X
Stephenson and Rev. Leonard White
Wore appointed a committee tc draft
resolutions commencing President
ilarding on his stand on the Eieh-
t'crth Amendment and also resolu-
IONS commencing Governor Denney
uu his stand on the same question.
These resolutions viii he forwarded 20
trem as soon as they are drafted.
Frank =. Ballantyne OF the y. NJ. G.
s spoke 80 the Young Mems Christ
Irn Association convention which Will
Do held in January and asked the sup
port ~ the ministers.
NV. l.. T.. Poole. representing the
,urators introduced Rev. George W
Cook VINO j. conducting evanEelis-
90 scr, res az New Castle, and ne. with
Mr. Smith. bis musical director. gave
sample program 81 songs. choruses
snd Bible readings. such as he uses in
bis services Mr.. Poole reported four
son conversions last night. Rev
George " Bounds reported four con
,ersions az kincswocd.
= meeting % the City Nissionar.
society Was held az the church hous,
directly after the preachers meeting
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
BRUNEN'S DAUGHTER
WITNESS FOR STATE
Cncus Mans Widow Surprised
to Find Girl Against Her;
Women Jurors Barred.

by Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Mount Holly. -. J., Dee. 1.-THE
trial OF Mrs. Doris Brunen and her
brother. Harry G. Mohr for the killing
Of Honest John" Brunen. circus own
or. began today with the ringing Of
the bell Of the little brick county court
building erected in post -rsvolutionary
days.
Brunen was shot on March 10 while
sitting at tho window OF his home at
Riverside. y. !. Sharles Powell. a
member Of the Brunen circus. confess
ed he fired the shot. according rs the
prosecution. hut alleges he did so for
$1,000 offered him by Mrs. Brunen and
Nohr.
Only a small crowd watched Mrs.
Brunen. and her brother enter tho
court room this morning. Tho widow
was strlld and confident and walked
erect 10 her place. She was followed
by her brother. no less calm and com
posed. Jus. before leaving their prison
ceys both declared they looked f-r =
speedy aCquttal.
The first thrill came when 81 was
noticed that Hazel Brunen. ~ year
old daughter ~ tho slain man. who
lived with Mrs. Brunen until the time
Of her arrest. was among The witues-
ses for the prosecution. Mrs. Ellie
beth Jaeschkc Of Chicago, the dead
mans sister was with her.
The first talisman called for jury
duty was rejected. but the first TWO
Jurors were quickly chosen 1. Wa.
said neither side will accept women
as iurOre.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
POSSE ABANDONS HUNT
FOR MOONSH|NE GANG
Ballard Brothers Kill Two Pur-
suers and Flee to ken-
lucky Mountains.
by Associated Press to Every Evening.

Mount Sterling. Ky. Dec. 11.-Re-
pulsed with the death Of one member
Of posse formed yesterday To cap
ture the slayers OF II. II. Dun. killed
by moonshiners Saturday, federal and
sherin's forces had today abandoned
immediate attack and were counsel
ing with state authorities as to fur
Their steps to he tnken.
With the death Of David Treadway
in yesterdays attack. the score Is en-
tireiy in favor with the mountaineers.
Treadway was shot from ambush but
a few yards from the spot where Duff
was slain.
Bob and Charles Ballard. brothers
Of the Ballard gang. are specifically
sought. Somewhere in the mountains
among paths and byways unknown 10
the officers. but familiar 10 the out
laws. the pair are hiding out. prob
A,ly surrounded by kinsmcn and
friends, officers assert. Their willing
ness 10 Tight Is attested by yesterdays
clash. authorities point out.
Only a glimpse Of the moonshiners
was obtained yesterday. Two appeared
on a ncishboring hill top just after
Treadway was shot. They had heavy
oalibre rifles equipped with silencers
members Of the posse said.
Circuit Judge II. II. Prewi,t. 81
Menifee county. has requested Cover
nor Morrow 90 post rewards OF $500
each FOR the Ballard brothers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
DAuaMERrY READY TO QUIT.
WIN Retire From Cabinet when Win.
dicnted by Probe.

Washington. -. C.. Dec. 1f.-Attor-
ney General Daughorty's interest In
having the impeachment charges
against him aired fully rather than
suppressed in the House judiciary
Committee IL being explained az due
10 "a desire 10 quit the Cabinet when
he receives an exoneration.
a report that Daughcrty will resign
IL being circulated. having it's origin.
presumably. In high ofI,cisl quarter OF
the Department Of Justice. The at
torney generals closest assistants
there today declared that nothing has
arisen 10 Indicate his probable retire
ment. but the rumor IN credited among
some OF Daugberty's opponents. who
otherwise forecast a prolonged fight.
Plans are already being laid. IL was
learned today - bring a Senate
inquiry OF the Department OF Justice
and Daugberty if the lmpeachmen nj
movement fails IN the House. In adj
dtion. should both branches Of the
present Congress decline 10 act. Inn
parchment proceedings will he revived
when the next House meets and the
ground now being covered will he
fought over again.
Daugherty's own actions have made
clear that he will not resign undcI
FIRE. when he entered the Cabinet q
was assumed that he intended 10 re-
main only n year or two. and then re-
turn 20 the practice OF law. possibly IL
the lucrative field Of Washington. bu
he found that he enjoyed the Cablne
work.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
INDUSTRY
RAPIDLY EXPANDING
Plant in South. Wilmington One
OF Busiest in This
City.

The Pyrites 90. La. is expericuc-
ing a steady increase in business at
its plant in South Wilmington. near
the Wilmington Marine Terminal. The
concern eXpends on an average 81 1000
600 yearly. 100000 OF which goes in
to the payroll At present about $50
mon are employed.
The c,rnpany's plant covers a con-
siderable acreage near tho mouth Of
the Christiana River. Its business is
ths sale ~ pyrites 10 various manu-
facturers Of euiphuric acid. for chemi-
cal purposes. and for the making %
superphospha'e for fertilizers. In
connection with the business the sui
phur content OF the pyrites IN cold only.
Tho company sells the residue. or
cinder. In considerable amounts. "a
paint manufacturers, ~ red color
making il desirable az roof paint
and FOR buildings and fences The
treatment OF the clndcr consists 81
first milling II 20 proper size. After
thiA 70 "a roasted 70 render the copper
soluble In water.
Cinders are received az the averag,
rate ~ almost 800 carloads per month
| by rail. and about ten barge loads bs
water. The freight charge on ma.
/ terial handled IN and out averages
! close 10 100000 per month
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
CHICAGO LAVE STOCK AARARE
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.

Chicago. Dec. li.-Hogs. receipts. o.
600: market. lOc higher; later slow; bulk.
s.i5ss so. bulk. 40 20 27O-pound aver
ages. : 45aS. 50. top. $50 ON 40 10 2OO-
pound averages. packing sOws. mostly
.5Oas 90. desirable pigs. around $50;
heavy hogs. : 3Oas 80, medium. S.40a-
$50. light. ; .fDas. SIS. light lights. = 85a-
5 50: packing sOws. smooth. s.O0as 80,
packing sows. rough. .iOas.4j' killing
pigs. S.35as 30.
Cattle. RECEIPTS. 5000 better grade
beef steers. scarce 3. about steady: others.
weak. spots lower: killing quality. very
plain. bulk short fed steers Of quality
and condition 90. bring. SJ0ai0.oO; early
top yearlings. 90, western grassers, IN
moderate supply: she stock. about steady
bulls and stOckers aud feeders. steady 20
strong: veal calves. steady TO weak
packers, bidding around 400 for desirable
light vealers. out siders paying upward 90
1000 and above for choice selected kind.
sheep. receipts. 1000. fat lambs, Open
ing slow. around steady. carly top. l5.40
TO packers. some held above 1880; feed
er supply very light: one load 6O-poUnd
western feeding lambs. li.j0; sheep. steady
to strong lij-pOund TAT ewes. .25
! lS-pOund aged wethers. S.25. one load
lO0-pound clipped aged wethers. 100.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
c. EASTMAN, CONVICT, MOTORS ABOUT TOWN;
v. BUSH, ANOTHER, SUPERv|SES OUTSIDE GANG

While walking along the street a
few days ago, a Wilm!ngtonian was
surprised 10 see. riding alone in an
ordinary touring car, Charles Eastman.
a convict committed to the county
workhcuee. 10 serve a long term for
embezzleAent from the Hercules Pow
der 60. by which he had been employ
ed, and from the First-Central Church
The car. he said, was listed as the
property OF the workhOuse trustees.
When Warden Plummer's attention
was called To- the matter. II was eX-
planned that under the wOrkhOuse
honor system Eastman is permitted
10 motor alone 10 Wilmington on busl-
ness, for the worlShouse. lie said about
IS of the prisoners have been permit
ted TO work on farms throughous
northern New Castle county with lit
tie guarantee except their honor iha-
they would return TO the prison lie
declared the honor system has proven
It's worth at the workhouse. A. t.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
CITY COURT CASES.
James Harrison Fined for Using Fire.
crackers In Dance Hall.

Pleading guilty to n charge OF dis
orderly conduct, James Harrison was
fined $40 and costs when arraigned in
the Municipal Court this morning.
Harrison was arrested Saturday night
In Pythian Castle when he created n
disturbance by setting OF FIRE crack
ers in the place.
Pleading guilty to the charge OF
speeding. n fine of s25 and costs was
imposed on Elmer Townsend.
Melvin l.. Friend. colored. charged
with disorderly conduct. was fined
81 and costs. The court dismissed n
similar charge against John +.
Thompson. colored.
The court granted a continuance
until next Wednesday in the case of
Joseph Msichle. charged with assault
and battery.
AT the request of Philip l.. Garrett
attorney, the court continued until
"Wednesday the case of Morris +
Scihert. OF New York, charged with
driving an automobile while in,oxi.
Gated. The arrest of Sieher, il the out.
come Of an automobile collision or
December ,. between his AUTOMOBILE,
and one driven by DIR. John Palmer.
n nolle prosequi was entered by tn,
state In the case of Abraham Roth.
stein, who was wanted by the Phila.
delphia authorities.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
ZOO INHABITANTS
REVEL |N,THE SNOW
Those From Warmer Chimes,
However, Scurry to VIM
ter Quarters.

Joy and sadness were carried 20
the roo yesterday by the early morn
ing's snowfall. the heaviest here this
season.
The bears. buffalos. deer and clks
were apparently thrilled at the sight
Of the snow. rolling and tossing about
in IL until tired. The crocodiles snJ
other animals from warm climates
scurried TO the shelter OF their warm
winter quarters TO await the spring.
The monkey house with its large
stove was the mecca for hundreds Of
persons who visited the zoo yester-
day 10 see how the inhabitants would
take the snow. "Sir Baynard." the
hug. buffalo. in becoming; tanner a. IN ,
days so by but still delights i'm fright
ening visitors by lowering HIS head
and charging the wire fence surround
ing his enclosure.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11

Eastman, he said. his health Is poor
and he Is permitted to be cut in the
air as much AS possible.
William Bush, another convict. whl
is doing time Tor embezzling securities
OF the Wilmington Savings Fund So
ciety. Is ano;hen outsider" accord
Ing to information obtained from the
warden today. Bush, he said is In
charge Of a gang of prisoners, mum
herring five or six, who are digging "a
vel, at New Castle.
These men" the warden explained,
are earning 81 a day for the work
house. As result OF this system
We are $4,000 better of now than we
were az the wcrkhouse this time a
year ago"
Both Eastman and Bush are clerical
men. Eastman's Job at the workhouse
is assistant bookkeepor, but as he Is
also "A chauffeur he is sometimes en-
trusted with the workhouse car l. do
crrands for the institution.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
CtRZYIUS ARRIVES At
MILLER BROS.

Curzyius arrived in Wilmington
Sunday aIsht and was on exhibition
a. the Miller Brothers store today.
the FIRST appearance at . n. m. today
and the next from 4 20 > p. m. Curry
ius WI he on exhibition all this week.
The first appearance at . O'Clock to-
day attracted a good crowd. The
figure is Of human size and appears
dressed in an attractive uniform.
IL moved through the stoSe 10 the
window. souaking and rafting like
4 machine. because OF it's apparent
lack Of power % coordination. II
must be kept steady and often loses
is balance: Il shakes hands with the
people in the store before taking it's
pace in the window and in a glove
that covers a stiff hand is hinge
that makes the fingers heaabie. Il
s;aTes straight ahead without intel
lirence. Who and what Is Curzyluse
All. that's the question.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
I>QUIslTIONs HEARD
IN SUPERIOR COURT

Several acquisitions were disposed
of In superior Court today before
Judge Rice.
Judgment for ss.so,.5o was awarded
the plaintiff IN the sui, OF Howard
iicvan ~. Diamond State Cons,ruc-
ton Company. a breach OF contract
ease. George y. Davis represented
the plaintiff.
\ judgment FOR ssoo.ss Wa. award
ed IN the suit Of David Il. Michener
v Emma v. Twaddel. the settlement
81 an estate.
Judgment FOR se23.1o was awarded
in the suit of John 4. McWhorter and
rurnen 4. Mcwhorter trading under
the name % J. =. Mcwhorter and Son
~. Chas. J. Blngnear. foreign
attachment case.
Judgment Tor Sssi.6i was awarded in
the suit % John Govatos and Nicolas
Govatos against Lyman w. Needs
An action on hook account.
Tho suit OF Joseph W. Heltz VS..
James savers and Co. was started be-
fore Judge Harrington and n jury in
Cuur, Room No. .. This is an action
60 recover si.ess SO. claimed TO he due
fnr repair work. The point az dis
ru'e a; whether or not a contract ex-
istcd.
Judgment Cor sa37ss was awarded
3. The suit 81 James Frank White
AGAINST Mary r. D'Am.ca and I.ou,.
Plum. an action in rsplcvin.
Judgment for sss5.s3 WAS awarded
.n ihe suit Of Commonwealth Fl.
nance Corporation against EdwardC
Gaihtano. an action over promisscr,
notes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11

There are so many new and hand
some silks this season that one is
limited in choice only by their cost.
The brooade effects are especially
lovely. This model is designed to be
carried out in two contrasting materials
in one color. The closing is at the left
side and the back Of the waist extends
over the shoulders to be joined TO the
tucked fronts. Novelty ribbon outlines
the deep reyers and the drapcd skirt.
Medium size requires rs Yards 5o-inch
plain and as yards So-mch figured
material.
Pictorial Review Dress No. 1900.
Sizes. "a to 50 inches bust. Price.
rs cents.
We are local distributors and carr,
nj all times a fun and complete lin
OF Pictorial Review Patterns-ken
nsrd-Pvis Co. sl7-62l Market St.-Ad,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
Coroner to Hold Two Inauests.

Two inquests will be held tomorrow
night by Coroner Isaac 8. Bullock.
One will be On the death OF Byron
Luther. PA North Harrison street
who wars asphyyiated by Illuminating
gas. and the other on the death Of
Mss Lille Holloway. who was taken
from the Athens Hotel. Fifth and Ship
ley streets. suffering from an over
dose OF a narcotic drug. and later
died in the Delaware Hospital.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
NrNRrEs OF SECOND BAPTIST
CHURCH PRESENT PAGEANT

Instead ~ the regular sunday night
sr,loe at second Baptist Church. the
uarcaut The Sweeping OF The
ChIrchight." vas presented by s. OF
no Young people. The pageant de-
Pics the work o. practical Christian
~. Interpretive music was rendered
80 the choir under the direction Of
T'o,d Harper
pro players inc. Jded: Everett Bor-
for. Marian Ga;iey. Madeline Enberg
Hugh Carter. Russell Turner. VIII
lard Hare. Dorothy Baylis. Ruth Long
Vera Nogei!n.l Dr. and AS. Allison
Edward Shakespeare. Ruth Collins
Katherine N0ge.n. catherine White
Howard Collins. Harry Willis and
Catherine Coward. Leslie Deskyne
Ruth Mes nnis ard Elsie wh.;cOmb.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
Begin Militia Inspection Tonight.

Beginning tonight Federal inspec-
ton OF the various batteries OF the
isSth Artillery. g. \. g.. Delaware
National Guard will be held. Colonel
James Il. Mitchell and Major Harry
W. Stovall OF the Second Coast Ar
tillery district, VIII make the inspec-
tons After the personnel has been
inspected the officers will view the
equipment Of the units. in various
parts OF the state.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
RADIO CONCERTS AND MOVIES
FOR WORkHOUSE PRISONERS

The monotony Of prison life % in
mates OF the New Castle county
wo-khouse. who abide ny the rules
and regulations OF Warden Piummer's
honor committee. Will be relieved at
the periodical gatherings in the work
house auditorium by moving pictures
and radio concerts
The motion picture machine will be
furnished by Harry Topkis, and is
one formerly used in one OF the Top
kis-G!nns theatres. The radio OUTFIT
will be furnished by - c. Pyle.
On Christmas afternoon. the Will
mington Players from the Garr.cb
Theatre will present the show 20 be
presented al the theatre dIring
| Christmas week
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
MANY HURT WHEN
TROLLEY CARS CRASH

Philadelphia. Dec. 1l.-Several per-
sons were injured shortly after
o'clock this morning when two trolley
cars crashed at Twcnty-six and A.
pea streets. Both cars were crowded
with passengers.
A route 0 trolley car. westbound. on
Aspen street. ran into the aide q a
southbound route IS trolley car. Both
were dcralled. Both cars were on 9
steep down grade.
The injured were removed TO tn,
Iankenau Hospital. Many were Gu
by iylng glass.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
Charles Reybold Attacked.

Charles Reybold. formerly OF VIII
now OF Buffalo. y. &. was
recently attacked by foreigner and
beaten over the head with a shoe
makers hammer. Ills sesailant. who
mistook him for another person. was
arrested and is now serving jail
sentence. Reybold had been in Buffa-
only three days when attacked He IS
recovering from his injuries.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
NEW STEAMER TO RE BUILT
At SPARROW'S POINT YARDS

The Bethlehem Shipbuiding Coz
poration has been awarded a contract
by the Hudson River Day Line for
the construction OF a steam boat
which will he operated by the COM
pany between Albany and New York
City. The boat will be constructed al
the Sparrow's Point. Md. yard OF the
corporation.
The new boat. which viii be named
the -Alexander Hamilton. will cost
s5o.0eo and will carry 1000 passen-
gers. II will have SIX fuel burning
engines and will be capable OF attain.
ing a speed OF % miles an hour.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
Dr. Joel Flthian Dead.

DR.. Joel W. Flthian. 81 years old.
OF COS Broadway. Camden. died sat
urdsy. Physicians advised DR.
Fithian to retire some time ago on
account OF his health. hut he refused
lie was superintendent q the Cam
don County tuberculosis Sanitarium
at Ancora lie served as n coroner
for one term and two terms as n mem
bcr of Council in tho ninth ward. lie
had Delaware connections.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
WEAVER NOT REINSTATED
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

~ ASsoSi"teo tfess 10 Every Evening.
Chicago, De-. ll.-k. NJ. Lands.
commissioner OF baseball. today de-
MED reinstatement OF George C'Buck"D
Weaver. former star third basemsn
q the Chicago White Sox. Weaver
was one of those dropped as a result
Of the scandal in which IL charged Ger
tain baseball players and outsiders
plotted TO throw the 1919 worlds serie.
championship 10 Cincinnati.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11

DR. and Mrs T.. Bringhurs,, Jr.. Of
have sold the Cliffs farm
on Shipley road 10 MIR. and Mrs. Con-
molly Of near New York City, who in
tend 10 occupy the old mansion on
the site. The house is more than 200
years old but has been kept modern
ard up-to-date by the installation Of
cOnVen!ences.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
Italians 10 Celebrate Feast Day.

The Italians OF st. Thomas parish
will celebrate the feast Of So. Lucy on
There will be- solemn
high mass AZ 10 a m. with Rev. John
Connolly and an Italian priest from
officiating. The visiting
priest will deliver n sermon in Italian.
At 5.3O O'Clock there will he "a pro-
ccssion with displays Of fireworks he
fore and after.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
Taft TO Appear at Impeachment Probe.

by Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Washington. Dec. ll.-Chief Justice
Taft informed Chairman Nolstead Of
the House judiciary committee today
that he would appear before II az the
hearing OF the Keller Impeachment
charges against Attorney General
Daugherty, II the committee should
see AT 10 call him.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
Water Gap Road Open.

The section Of the Pennsylvania
highway system from Doylestown TO
Easton was opened on Saturday. II
is built of concrete. This makes a good
direct road all the way from Will
mington 10 Delaware Water Gap. The
-Doylestown road was also
opened Saturday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
WEDDINGS.
Anderson .FOrsberg.

Miss Selma T.. Forsbers and Frank
I. Anderson were married Saturday
night at the home OF the brides grand
father. Oscar Fund,n, 1874 Head
street. by Rev. +. y. Anderson OF
Baltimore. The bride was gowned in
white silk broadcloth and carried
white roses and lilies OF the valley.
one hundred guests were present.
After a wedding dinner the contract
ing couple started on northern trip.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
pi>eharrc Pyrlte> Cargo.

\ large cargo OF pyrites has just
been discharged al the plant OF the
General Chemical Co. at Marcus Hook
by the British steamer Vancouver.
from Huelva. Spain. The vessel
entered through the port o, Whining
ton. \ few days ago the Monticello
discharged a similar cargo at tho
plant
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11
Mrs. Donnahue Connor's Niece.

Mrs. Mary q. Donnahue OF 300 Yves,
Thirteenth street has informed Super
intendent Of Police Black that she is
"A grandniece Of Warren Conner OF
Nova Scotia. Canada. who has been
endesvoring through the newspapers
TO locate two OF his nieces in this city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-11

The regular monthly meeting OF
the board OF directors OF the Y. NJ. e.
4. will be held this afternoon at $40
In the offices OF the association. The
directors will attend the bible lecture
OF Or. Tomklns. who speaks at the
"" every Monday evening and who
will have as his subject this evening
"Parables OF Christ.