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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04
LIBRARY CAMPAIGN NOW
SHOWING GOOD RESULTS.
First DAYS Efforts at Univer-
sity and in Newark Nets
Nearly $4,000. ~

In the Old College OF the University
Of Delaware at Newark last night al
q dinner meeting of the work efs in be-
half Of the campaign to secure $780,
900 for a memorial library at the Uni
versity, first reports were heard from
those who have been busy getting sub
scriptions among the members Of the
faculty. the student body OF both the
women's College and Delaware Col
iege and the residents Of Newark.
The fatal as compiled last evening
after all team captains had submitted
their returns was s17,ss7.30 from the
University students, faculty and the
town of Newark which is regarded as
a wonderful beginning for their share
in the Statewide campaign which il
70 be taken up later.
The members of the team repre-
senting the students at the Women s
College announced that ali but seven
OF the students had subscribed TO the
fund and these seven were away yes
teyday and could not be seen hut il
6 expected they will have subscribed
by tonight when another meeting IL
TO be held. The seniors and the sopho-
mores in the Women's College sub
Ocribed 100 per cent and the seniors
ir Della ware College also were reported
&c having subscribed 100 per cent or
the hrst day Of the campaign. The
administration division OF the Uni.
versity also was announced as having
subscribed 100 per cent on the frs
DAY OF the movement to secure tht
100000 library fund.
One of the striking features of tbs
\ evening was the announcement made
by the Reha Utilization Division men
They have pledged themselves to con,
tribute a fund OF at least $4,000 anc
last night IL was stated that although
they have interviewed less than one
third OF their membership they hav,
already succeeded in getting NOR,
than one third of the total sum the,
have promised to give.
DR.. Walter Hullihen, president 0
the University Of Delaware, preside,
at the dinner meeting last evening
There was singing during bhe even
lng but no set speeches or forma
brogran,. all the time being occupie,
by hearing the reports of the team
workers. 1t is confidently believe,
that the campaign in the Universit.
and among the residents of Newarl
Wtll BE- q big success. II will be con
duded this week.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04
HOOK MAY SEEK TO
QUASH INDICTMENT
Given Until Monday to Plead
or Make a Motion in
That Behalf.

David ]. Reinhardt, attorney for
Henry B. Hook Of the Davis Garbage
Furnace Co., who is under indictment
charging conspiracy, was given until
Friday to either plead or file mo-
ton 20 quash the indictment by Chief
Justice Pennewill. in the Court OF
General Sessions. this morning.
Mr. Reinhardt told the court that
in case he filed the motion he will be
able to argue it on Monday. Mr.
Finger asked the court to fix at least
a tentative date for trial of the case
but Mr.. Reinhardt asked that this bs
deferred until Monday. Mr.. Finger
agreed TO this.
DR.. Abram e. Frantz and his son
Howard r. Frantz, former secretary
of the Board Of Health, co-defendants
of Hook, have entered pleas of no
guilty to the indictment. They axe
represented by Robert G. Hartman.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04
BARTLETT TO SPEAK
HERE SATURDAY NIGHT
First Assistant Postmaster.
General Will Address Re-
publican Meeting.

First Assistant Postmaster General
John II. Bartlett CT New Hampshire
will addCess Republican meeting at
The Playhouse next Saturday night.
ARRANGEMENTS for this meeting, 10
open the Republican campaign, were
made today at meeting of the execu-
tive committee of the state committee
in the Hotel du Pont.
Thomas w. Miller, alien property
custodian who is chairman of the COM
mittee on speakers, stated that in adj
dition to Mr.. Bartlett, the speakers
will be Senaor du Pont and Congress-
man Layton. Senator Ball is to pre-
side. Mr.. Bartlett is a former COVER
nor of New Hampshire.
II connection with the meeting Of
the executive committee, it is said
there was a general Republican CON
ference in the Ho.el du Pont today
Among the prominent Republicans
noticed about the hotel were former
United States Senator Henry A. dy
Pont, William II. Head. State Chair
man ]. A. Ellison. former Governor
John G. Townsend, Jr., of Selbyville
ChaCles H. Maui OF Lewes. Secretar,
of State Alden r, Benson of Dover
William J. Swain Ct Bridgeville
Fourth Assistant Postmaster Genera
Harry II. Billany was also in town.
In view of the fact that the Repuh
lican ticket doesn't seem to please al
Republicans, Il was suspected tina
this situation was considered by tn
party leaders.
Shortly after l o'clock a meeting
largely attended by Republican mel
| and women, was begun in Parlor
A and b of the hotel. The chief speak
er, It 10 understood, was Congressma,
LAYTON
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04
Hartman SAYS MONACO
CASE IS A FRAME-UP
He Attacks TruthfuInsss of the
Witnesses Produced by
Government.

The case OF Anthony and Elsie
Monaco OF 416 Walnut street, charged
with violation of the national pro-
hibition law, was resumed yesterday
afternoon. Four or FIVE character
witnesses testified to Monacos good
reputation.
r. G. Hartman, counsel for the de-
Tense, in his address 10 the jury made
an effort to prove that the case was
a 'frame-up," and that Uncle Joe, by
who:s the agents stated they were In
troduced to Monaco. was declared a
mythical Person by Mr.. Hartman.
Mr.. Hartman mentioned that the tes-
tlmony OF the agents was conflicting,
and furthermore that 1t was all a lie.
AS an instance he pointed 70 the fact
that the agents had testified that they
labeled the bottle of liquor. which they
stated they procured at their first
VISIT 70 Mopaco's place, under the light
Of dash lamp in an automobile. Mr.
Hartman contended that the writing
was too uniform and legible 10 have
been executed under such conditions
as the agents stated.
Judge Morris discharged the jury
until today. 80 that a point of law re-
garding the Joint responsibility of
Mrs Monaco might be settled.
Hearings in the cases Of alleged Vol
stead Act violatore were resumed be-
fore Judge Hugh NJ. Morris and a
jury in the United States District
Court this morning.
Upon the convening Of court, Judge
Morris charged the jury in the case
Of Anthony Monaco and his wife. Ell
sic. of 416 Walnut street, accused OF
making four sales of intoxicating
iiquor and of maintaining a common
nuisance. The court laid particular
stress upon the responsibility of 6
wife in the commission of a crime. II
the husband forces the wife To par.
| ticipate in crime, he alone is re-
| sponsible, but il she is a willing par
| ticipant, she is equally responsible
The jury returned a verdict o
guilty on all counts in the case o
| Anthony Monaco and a verdict o
| guilty on all but two counts, for which
the husband was responsible, in tn
case of Elsie Monaco, with a recon-
| HleHudtioH loI mercy III the idlte
case. Robert G. Hartman. counsel 70
The defense, moved for an arrest o
! judgment and a new trial.
The case Of Pasquale Episcopo. 1870
West Eighth street, was then takel
up, and will be completed this after
| noon. Episcopo was charged wit
three sales Of liquor and OF maintain
ing a common nuisance. He was rep
resented by j. Frank Ball. Fedora
| agents testified 10 making purchase
Of liquor from EpisGopo on June 23. 2
and 26, to which defense witnesse
replied with a denial.
The case of Bertha B. Kelson, color
ed, Of TIA Walnut. has been continue
until the December court. The jur
in this case disagreed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04
SERVICES SUSPENDED AT
BETH SHALLOW SYNAGOGUE

Because of the Interruptions and
delays in the work on the new Beth
Shalom Synagogue. Eighteenth and
Washington streets. occasioned by the
suspension of work during the Rosh
Hashana and Yom Kippur holidays.
and because of the importance of hav-
ing tho work completed so that re-
ligious school may be started as soon
after Succoth as possible, services
will not be.held during at least the
first two days of Succoth. Efforts,
however, will be made 10 hold SER
vices the last two days of that period
1t is desired, too to have the work
completed before cold weather sets in.
Plans for complete and varied
season of congregational activities are
in course OF preparation to begin as
soon as work on the building is COM
pleted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04
Y. N. C. A. DRIVE
TO BE CONTINUED
Much Interest Manifested in the
Campaign at the Lunch
con Today.

AS number of prospective sub
scribers TO the Y. NJ. c. a campaign
fund could not be reached today, il
was decided 10 continue until tomor-
row the drive that has been in
progress. Henry NJ. Candy, chairman n,
at the, meeting Of team workers today
urged that they put forth their best
efforts to go "over the top
A telegram from General McAdams
of Division A said that he could not
be present, but suggested that he be
fined $50 for his absence. Mayor
Harvey, captain Of team 3, then sug-
gested that the other general present
be excused, and fined 800" Edgar
Rhoads made a brief address.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04
CONSTANTINE'S ABDICATI0N
RECORD HAS DISAPPEARED

Athens, Oct. 4,-Constantine's act ot
abdication has disappeared. The docu-
ment is said TO have been seized by
military officers, sympathizing with
the deposed monarch in an effort to
save him his throne.
These officers believed, it is said,
the revolutionary troops would ad-
here to the old king when they landed
in Greece on arriving from the Esean
Island, where the revolution started.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04
personal.

Charles NJ Upham, former chief
engineer OF the Delaware Highway
Department is spending few days
in Wilmington while en- route from
Chicago, ILL.,, 10 Raleigh. y. C.
Former Governor John G. Town
send, Jr., is visiting Wilmington.
United States Senator Coleman du
Pont has returned from New York.
Rev. William r. Mowbxay, superin-
tendent of the Dover district of the
Wilmington Conference OF the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. visited VIII
allngton today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04
.ST|LLMAN REFEREE
REPORT WILL STAND
Judge Announces He is Ready
to Confirm Finding, Denying
Banker Divorce.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
White Plains. n. Y. Oct. 4.-Su-
preme Court Justice Morschauser to-
day reserved decision on an applica-
ton for confirmation OF the report
made by Referee Gleason in the Still-
man divorce case.
Justice Morschauser, VINO announce
ed that he would make his decision
known before next Friday, added that
he was ready 10 confirm the report
today. but that counsel for Mrs. Still
man had asked him TO take his time
so that if the banker carried the case
TO the Appellate division il could not
be there affirmed that the report had
been confirmed without careful study
of the report and evidence.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04
COUNTY BRIDGE COST
SETTLED BY REFEREES

The suit of the Delaware State
Highway Department against the
Worth Steel Co, over the additional
expense involved in the construction
Of the bridge over Naaman's Creek,
has been settled by referees, at $685.
GOO. The suit involved expense in
CURED in the construction OF the
bridge, as hot metal tunnels. conduits,
etc, were placed in the bridge for the
Worth Steel Co, to take care of future
development. The bridge is a short
distance from their plant at Claymont.
James I. Boyce made the return of
the referees in Superior Court TODAY.
James 1. Ford, Harry Pierce and Rob
ert Kemp were the referees.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04
CALLS LABOR .No COMMODITY"
Work Rejects the Theory in Address 10
New York Postmnstcrs.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Syracuse. n. Y. Oct. 4s-,The theory
that labor Ia a commodity has been
repudiated by the postofiice depart
men, Postmaster General Work de-
clarcd today before n conferences CON
vention OF postmasters OF the State
OF New York. Labor may be classified
AS commodity IN many industries"
he added. but In tho postal service
the labor we perform rs OF a distlnc-
tive type"
II the postal system would cease TO
function for days, the postmaster gem
esal said, the paralysis OF the ma
TONS business would result" To make
The 9ervice more complete, "mcre sat
isfaotory TO the people" he declared
that more business Is being injected
Into the management OF postal Of.
fairs. moro recognition is being &C
corded individual rights
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04
KIwANIS CLUB LUNCHEON.
Natalie Lippard, Star of Keith Circuit
Entertained Members Today.

Natalie Lippard of the Keith Cir
cult entertained members of the
Kiwanis Club at their luncheon to-
day with a number of songs. She was
accompanied on the piano by Ralph
Pollock. The booster prizes awarded
at the meeting were:
Silk umbrella. donated by H. H
White, won by Aubrey Thatcher; two
boxes of cigars, donated by S. II. Dur
stein. won by Carlton T. Brigham
and George w. Rogers; pair Of shoes
donated by Forster Co. won by II. NJ
Jefferson; nat, donated by Doc
Waterman, won by Harry Parkington
An invitation was extended by VIII
liam Berry OF the Bancroft Co, ask
ing that the club hold one OF theii
November luncheon-meetings at the
Rockford plant, was accepted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04
Republican Business Men Dine.

Henry p. Scott, Irenee du Pont, Hor-
ace Wilson, ]. Danforth Bush and
John ]. Satterthwaite have issued In
vitations to luncheon OF Republican
business men in the du Barry room
of the Hotel du Pont next Tuesday to
discuss and hear from one or two
prominent speakers the urgent ne
cessity for the business men of this
community taking a more active part
ia the pCesent political campaign.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04
URGES PAYMENT OF
|. WAR DEBTS TO U.S..
AWAIT CONFERENCE
British Banker Suggests That
Amount Each Nation Could
Pay be Determined.
ADVISES BANKERS MEETING
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening.
New York. oct 4--John RI. Puel-
lcher. OF Milwaukee. today was elect
ed president OF the American Bank
ers Association, Walter w Head, OF
Omaha. Neb, first vice-president, and
William T.. Knox of New York, sec
ond vice-president.
New York. oct. 4.--Dennite post
ponement of any payment of the
debts owed the United States by
European nations, with the exception
of England, until the actual amount
which such nations could ultimately
pay has been determined by confer
ences between the creditor and the
debtors was suggested by the right
Honorable Reginald McKenna. former
chancellor OF the British Exchequer
| In an address before the American
Bankers Association convention here
today.
Mr.. McKenna also gave az his
opinion that Germany might be able
TO pay as reparations In the immediate
| future about one billion dollars de
| rived from her foreign baiances, ant
the sale of foreign securities. Such {
payment, he asserted. would only b.
possible IL all other demands arr
postponed for definite period. Ions
enough to stabilize the mark. Flu
ture demands at the expiration OF tina
period, he said. must be limited to tn
annual amount OF Germany's export
able surplus Mt that time.
The speaker. who is chairman of IN
London joint city and Midland BAN
limited. said TO be the largest Ban
In Great Britain. gave his views o.
the economic aspects of reparation
and international debt, how they ar
payable the capacity Of debto
country to pay, and the effect OF pay
ment.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04
LucreIa Forentzer Hurt by Auto.

While playing in the street last
night with companions, Lucreia Fer
enter. 6 years old, of 30S West 28th
street, was bruised about the head and
shoulders when she was struck by an
automobile operated by George Nc
Connell OF Cranston Heights at 18th
and Washington streets. The child
was hurried to the Delaware Hos
pital where her injuries We're dressed.
Later she was taken 10 her home.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04
REFUGEES GIVEN MORE TIME
FOR EVACUATION OF SMYRNA

Smyrna, Oct. 4.-The local Turkish
authorities have extended the time
limit for the evacuation Of the Chris
tan refugees from Smyrna to October
8, owing to the discovery in the sub
urbs of large numbers of persons who
had been unable to leave the provis-
ions Of the original Turkish invita-
ton.
These refugees now are being
marshaled by the Turkish gendarmes
In a house to house search and are
being turned over to the American
Reliek Committee for enlbarkation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04
THOUSANDS DROWN IN
NORTH INDIA FLOODS
Cholera Outbreak, it is Report
ed, Follows Destruction Of
Life in Bengal.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

Calcutta. Oct. 4.--Floo6s in north
ern Bengal have taken an enormous
toll Of life. according to passengers
on the first train TO reach here from
DarJeeling in eight days. Travellers es-
innate that several thousand persons
have been drowned. other thousands
made homeless and destitute and
valuable crops destroyed.
Many refugees are living in novels
constructed on high land. An out
break Of cholera is adding 70 the diff
ficulties of the relief workers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04

Magistrate Gluckman issued mar
rage licenses today TO the following:
Harry Groves, and Rachel Toulsop
both Of 705 West Second street; Stan
ley B. Hearne 2416 Washington
street, and Grace Davidson 213 West
Twenty-fourth street.
Magistrate Black issued licenses TO
Horace Tomas, APO West Second street
and Margaria Pangking, of this city.
And to Walter Mcbride. 102 Watson
street, and Sophia Crawford. Tenth
and French streets,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04
Board of Health in Session.

Routine business was transacted at
a meeting OF the Board of Health to-
day. The board requested it's secre-
tary. DR.. Robert S. McBirney. TO at
tend the annual meeting of the Ameri-
can Public Health Association, which
will be held at Cleveland. Ohio, Oc-
tobS. 1919,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04
To Preserve State Flags.

The second OF series OF meetings
OF the board of officers appointed by
Governor Denny, 10 consider the ways
and means OF procuring suitable cases
for flags and standards caried by the
Delaware troops in the various vans.
was held yesterday at the capital at
Dover. Il was decided 10 advertise
for bids on the cases.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04
FATHER TELLS MURDERER
eco TO CHAIR LIKE MAN.
Ry Associated Press

Sy assOCluteu fTcbS.
Mineola, N. Y, Oct. 4.-wil-
liam NJ. Greasy, convicted last
night OF tho murder OF Miss
Edith Lavoy, Frceport school
teacher. awoke In his cell-today.
after restful night and said
he felt "fine." thanks 20 the
moral support given him last
night by his aged father. who
had come from Kentucky TO be
at the side OF his son.
When Greasy broke down and
wept In his cell after the ver-
dict. his father pattcd him on
the shoulder and said: Brace
up lad. II you have TO go to
the electric chair, so like n
man."
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04
Peltler- Murray.
Aaron Anison's Automobile Stolen.

= While Aaron Allison of 1929 Jack
son street, was attending meeting Of
the trustees of Delaware avenue Bap-
list Church on Monday night, his
Ford automobile was stolen. from in
front OF the church. The police are
investigating.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04
More Trouble For Eloping Preacher

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Xenia, Ohio, Oct. 4.--Walter w.
Culp, former Spring Valley minister,
whose sensational elopement several
months ago with Esther Hughes, is.
q boarder at the Culp home. resulted
in his arrest and Imprisonment on a
desertion charge, was indicted by the
Green county grand jury today on a
charge of removing mortgaged prop
erty from the state.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04
WAR TIME OFFENDERS GO FREE
Indictments for Treason Against Ed.
tor of Bull. and Others Quashed.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening.
New York, Oct. 4.-War time indict-
ments charging jeremiah A. O'Leary,
former editor of Bull" and a number
Of others with conspiracy TO commit
treason and conspiracy to obstruc.
recruiting were quashed by Federal
Judge Foster today on the motion of
Assistant United States District At
torney Joyce
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04
WEDDINGS.
Cochran-A llcorn.

Miss Blanche Allcorn. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Twin Allcorn. and Paul
Cochran. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Spencer
Cochran. of near Newark, were mar
ried on Saturday evening at o'clock
in Trinity NJ. e. parsonage, by Rev.
e. II. Collins. The bride was attended
by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Lewis All
corn, while her brother. Lewis ALI
corn, acted as best man. After a we'd
ding trip. Mr.. and Mrs, Cochran will
live on a farm near Newark.
Peltler- Murray.
Miss Edna Y. Murray, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Murray, 903 Van
dever avenue, and Joseph NJ. Peltier
OF Pittsburg, We're married Monday
evening at $50 o'clock, by Rev. Edw
Collins. Miss Murray was attended by
Mrs. Grace Iafferty. Harold A. LAT
ferty was best man. Miss Murray
wore dark blue satin and Spanish lace
and black hat Mrs. Lafferty also
wore dark blue and black hat.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peltier will take a triI
west and upon their return will max,
their home in Trenton, N. j.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04
Miss Krlm's Engagement Announced

Karl Krim announces the engage
ment of his sister. Miss Mary Krim,
to Daniel Saville OF Brandywlne hun
dred. Miss krim resides at HOB Jeffer-
son street and IS stenographer in
the downtoWn bank OF the Whining
ton Trust Co,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04

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--an Every Evening want ad. Cali
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-04

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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-06-08
MARY MAC ARTHUR

Mdrcn - with the appointed Of the
ih'inDDlHhlp committee President
Tru"brldgo of the club appointed IT,
e. Spencer a. chairman Of this com.
mltte" giving Mr. Spencer the author
lty To select his committee. and he
called upon the following men as go.
NurhviS IN IA membership commit.
tee. Frank simmons T.. G Hagy.
\. }. Alec, W. NJ Tisdalc, Henry Ger
yenN Floyd Long, Harry Johnson aud
Harry Scott.
This committee has recommended
that the following program take place
In NJrsrill"s and community durin4
this month.
Jun" II This will be the hrst
movement in the plan
A smoker at O'Clock. All of Won
com" and light up your flags"
Then tn regular business session
opens up
Then this booster program will We
outlined
Then the program viii be set N
motion.
June rs This will be launchmy
day There will be- minute men who
viii appear in all public gatherings
over the city during Sunday TO rx
plain the program Of the Greater Mar.
settles tlub
June ~ 10 - Here begins iutan.
'iyr enrolment of new members IN
aud out Of the city.
June >, Review day. ON this day
the results OF the campaign will be-