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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-03
STARVING REFUGEES
SELL THEIR CHILDREN

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Toxic, Nov. 3.-Ofscial reports IN
dicate that thousands Of Russian
refugees from VIadivostok are a.
Hunchun. NTanchuria, in a dep,orab.e
condition. supplies are exhausted n
the district. Some Of the exiIes ara
reported selling their children 10
Chinese.
The first general Order issued BY the
Red government Of Vladivostok pro-
hibits gambling and the Use of opium
or cocaine,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-03
RMIR EXPECTED TO CLAIM
THE TURKISH CALIPHATE

London, Nov. 3.--One effect of The
action Of the Turkish Nationalist gov
ernment at Angora IN relation 70 the
sultan viii be q revival Of the effort
Of the Enir Of Afghanistan TO claim
the Caliphate. It Is believed in diplo-
matte circles here, as the Enir IS now
the most powerful crowned moslem
ruler,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-03
CALLS MRS. ROSTER
HUMAN DR|F TNOOD'
Counsel Sympathetic for Yuong
Mother Who Killed Husband
and Stenographer.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Philadelphia. Nov. 3.-Counsel for
Mrs. Catherine Roster, charged with
the killing OF her husband. Oscar. and
his stenographer. Mildred G. Reckitt.
started summing up for the defense
today, in her trial for shooting the
girl.
John r. X. Scott, chief counsel
for Mrs. Roster, said insanity render
ed the defendant incapable Of dis
tinguishing between right and wrong
at the time OF the shooting.
81 will show YOU" said Mr.. Scott.
IAN unseen power controlled the hand
that held the pistol, that her unbal-
anced mind had no control over her
fingers"
Before opening his address Mr.. Scott
had Mrs. Rosters seat changed so
that she faced the jury. At one point
in his address he seized Mrs. Roster
by the shoulders and bent low over
her. saying:
Poor little dritfwood from human
ity."
| Mr.. SCOTS address was replete with
phrases OF sympathy for the defen-
dant.
! Mr.. Scott enumerated the defense
witnesses and in highly colOred
language summed up the testimony
they had given showing Mrs. Roster
/ was insane
Arthur Roster, brother Of Oscar, was
severely criticized by Mr.. Scott.
I'm proud to be her lawyer" the
defense counsel exclaimed, but my
blood boils when I think OF the con-
duct OF the man In power"
Maurice ]. Speiser, assistant dis
trict attorney followed Mr.. Scott with
his final argument 10 the jury.
Speiser told the jury that il 1t did
not find the defendant guilty Of muir.
der it should not let her leave the
| courtroom unpunished.
Judge Barratt charged the jury thi
afternoon.
In his rebuttal speech yesterda,
Maurice J. Speiser. assistant distCic
attorney characterized the defendan
as Jealous little fool" insisted tina
she was sane at the time OF the shoot
ing; maintained that her act was pre-
meditated and without justification
and asked conviction not only as
punishment. but as a vindication o
Jerry" Reckltt's character
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-03
Off ON NONSTOP TRIF
ACROSS THE CONTINENT
Ayiators Who Hold Endurance
Record Start San Diego
New York Flight.
Ry Assoclated Press @ Every Eveninx.

San Diego. Cal. Nov. 3.-Lteur. John
\ Macready and Oakley Kelley, army
avitators, took off" az Rockwell Field
AZ $50 a. m. today IN an attempt %
cross the continent from san Diego
70 New York without a stop N the
great monoplane tt.
On October the Two avators took
off" here on the same attempt and
when fog postponed the transconti-
mental trip they remained alofc over
san Lego more than 80 hours. break
ing al endurance records for 4 flying
machine heavier than air.
The route goes 10 NIineo.a Field,
New York. by way OF the southeastern
corner Of Pennsyivania--Iohnstown
Harrisburg and Trenton, y. J.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-03

Dover. Nov. 8. while the
Democratic party under Woodrow
Wilson was in power the United
States was admired, respected and
feared by the powers of Europe.
blessed by the smaller nations,
who looked to us for aid and re-
ceived 1t. Our farmers, together
with other producers, obtained tho
highest and fairest Of prices for
~ 'ir articles. Today, under the Re-
,lican administration, domi-
ed by wealth and selHshness,
nations Of Europe openly de-
Sc and curse us for our policy
isolation. The smaller nations
longer look towards us. Our
mers are being robbed OF half
IT Is due them because we cam
trade. Europe Is collapsing."
ted States Senator Caraway OF
lsas. a man OF the people. who
sen>from A railroad section hand
ne of the highest offices the
rate can bestow. was speaking.
rs he spoke, several hundred of
i'teners caught and absorbed the
ng words of denunciation of the
of the, present administration.
is literally "damn!ng us
l." he said.
' opera house echoed and re-
with his denunCiation and ap-
10 his audience for a fair deal
regardless of country. race and
The condition OF Europe to-
G warned. Is not a foreign mat
Ut one which affects America
"Europes 250.000.0o0 people
go down without dragging Us
them," he shouted. This was
warning and a prophecy.
suit Of Actual Observation.
ltor Caraway touched upon the
can situation as It affects us
from information obtained by
g literature preJudiced either
: against the Europeans. but
Continued on page q
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-03
S0UTH'S WAR MOTHERS
SPURS ROOSEVELT TREE
BY Associated Press.


Montgomery, Ala, Nov. g.
The Roosevelt Memorial tree,
which has been the subject of a
controversy since planted on the
Alabama Capitol lawn by Mont
gomery Boy Scouts, last Friday,
mysteriously disappeared last
night and today officials still
were without the identity of the
miscreants responsible. A note
discovered by the capitol watch
man said:
Montgomery. Ala.--get this,
Alabama!
ITO all concerned: The
Daughters of the Confederacy
are our mothers (war mothers)
and this is their soil. There are
no trees in honor of our gentle
men in the capitol yard at
Washington and our war moth
ers do not want this one here"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-03
BETTING CLOSE ON
ELECTION RESULT
IN NEW YORK STATE
Smith Seems to be the Favorite,
Though the Margin Is
Small.
GUESSERS ARE PUZZLED
Special Dispatch TO Every Evening.
copyright by New York Herald.I
by Louis Selbold.

New York City. Nov. 3.--Every
Democratic prediction, sign, portent.
confidential" poll. clairvoyant guess
and argument Is basod on tho as-
sumption that Governor Miller will
not receive next Tuesday as many
votes In the city of New York ms Re
publican candidate Curran polled last
year and that AL Smith will get as
many votes as Mayor Hylan received
I'm the Same contest.
As n matter of fact, the supporters
OF Mr. Smith who are convinced that
he will win the battle between tho Re
publican and Democratic parties for
tho control of tho State assert that
Mr.. Miller Is weaker candidate
than was Mr.. Curran and that Mr..
Smith is stronger" candidate than
| tho mayor. who received an unprece-
dented majority.
In distributing the 100000 votes
which Will probably be cast in the five
boroughs of New York next week the
experts who are betting some money
and much conversation on the result
have convinced themselves that Mr.
Smith will get more than the $50. 900
votes received by Mr.. Hylan and that
Mr.. Miller will fail to poll more than
1886, 900 given Mr.. Curran.
Democratic calculations ignore the
Socialists on the theory that most OF
the followers of that party will vote
for the Democratic candidate. In the
mayoralty contest Pankin, the Social.
ist candidate. received around $4,000.
Vote Two Years Ago.
Tammany leaders think that the,
are fully justified In claiming that Nh
Smith will top the Hylan majority b
enough to yield a round 100000 TO off
, set the upstate vote for Mr.. Miller
which conservative Republicans est
mate will range between 100000 an
100000. Two years ago Mr.. Smit
rolled up a majority OF $4,000 in III
city of New York Mr.. Miller met
with 3s6 900. which gave him a plural
ity over all OF 10000. In the last off
year" contest four years ago betwee
Mr.. Whitman and Mr.. Smith tn
; Democratic candidate won by 15,97l
; including the soldier vote which FINAL
: determined the result
In all OF their calculations Repuh
J licans as we'll as Democrats attach
great deal OF importance 20 ;he las
two votes recorded in New York Cit
Republicans argue that because Pres
, dent Harding carried the city OF Ne
: York by 440,00 Gov. Miller shoul
: hold on to enough OF It : o enable hi
, 20 prevent his Democratic rival froi
carrying the big town by more tha
100000.
Democratic enthusiasts are equal
confident that Smith Will not only po
the 417.O00 majority won by Mayo
Hylan but that he will beat It by sey
eral thousands. The less emotions
leaders and bettors on both sides ar
inclined 10 set aside as wholly ex
travagant and illogical the claims {
both the Republicans and Democrat
in this respect on the ground that tn
conditions that prevail this year ar
dissimilar 70 those which existed .
the other campaigns.
Continued on page 8.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-03
Liberty Bond Quotations.
~ Associnted Press to Every EyenIng

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
New York, Nov. 3.-Liberty bond
quotations at l p. m: 31s's, 10072;
first Axe. $3.50; second AIS. 9S.7s;
third 4A's. 99.12; fourth AIS. 99.14:
Victory ANS, uucalled. 100.40; do.
called. 10000; u. S. States Treasury
4h's, 1924.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-03
LATE NEWS FLASHES.
Continued on page 8.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Manila Nov. 3.-Warships 70 de-
fend tho coasts OF the Philippine Is
lands are asked for in a resolution in
troduced In the Philippine House Of
Representatives. The United States
congress is petitloned in the resolu-
tion to authorize construction Of the
vessels.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-03
AvEZZANO COMING BACK.
Italy win Send Former II. s. Ambas-
sador to Succeed Ricci

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Ihndon, Nov. S.--Baron Romano
Avezzano has been appointed Italian
ambassador TO the United States, which
post he formerly held, to succeed
Yittorio Rolandi Ricci. resigned, ac-
cording TO Rome advices received here.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-03
Amusements Tonight,

Playhouse" The Merry Whlrl."
Garrick-'Way Down East"
Aldine--Pictures and vaudeville.
Alajestic-"rhe Crusader.
Arcadia-"Mopte Cristo."
Savoy-"Tbe MasQuerader."
Queen-Republican meeting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-03
DOGS, PENNILESs AMERICANS
New Ruling Permits the Return Of
Stranded CANNES From Europe.
BY Associated Press To Every Evening.


Paris. Nov. 3,-Two dogs will be
repatriated by the American govern
ment in the first party OF 500 strand
ed Americans TO be sent home from
Europe. November 10. on the steamer
President Adams. The dogs belong
to destitute families which declared
they would rather starve in France
than return without their pets.
Tho American Aid Society sympa-
thized with the families and decided
that all dogs proved to be Legitimate
members" of families would be class
cd as "penniless Americans" and sent
back with the stranded unfortunates.
In all coo Americans, with their
wives and children. will be returned.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-03
THANKSGIVING DAY PROC LAMAT|ON BY THE
PRESIDENT Of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Chief Executive People Bear Testimony of Craft
the Blessings of Past Year and Pray They May be
Contnued Names Thursday, November 30
[By Associated Press to Every Evening. ]

nation
gratitude
bounty Harding
cation anddev
The Of the follows:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-03

Omaha Nebr.. Nov. S.--Mrs. Bridget
Mary Convey. aged 102. who attracted
considerable public attention some
months ago by attending a prize fight
in Sioux City. Iowa, died In a hospi-
tai last night OF old age and compli-
cations resulting from a broken leg.
She was born in Ireland.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-03

Results are what you are seeking.
Use classified ads.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-03

Mundy Bros. sell furniture. Phcac
7290.-Ady.
Live news of real value is printed
in the classified ads today.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-03
HALL MILLS MURDER
WITNESSES CALLED
FOR FINAL PROBING
State Attorney Mott Preparing
Evidence for Presentation
to Grand Jury.
HAS TWO WARRANTS READY
BY Associated Press 20 Every Evenirg.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Now Brunswick. ". j.. Nov. 3.---All
persons connected with tho Hall Mills
murder case. with the exception Of
the slain rector's widow. Mrs. Frances
Noel Stevens Hall. were summoned 70
the courthouse today by Special Dep
uty Attorney General Mott, for a
checking. II was reported, Of evidence
to be submitted to the grand jury.
The Investigators. It was learned.
intended 20 interrogate these persons
in the order IN which they appeared
in the case. beginning with the two
New Brunswick policemen. who dis
covered tho bodies OF the Rev. Ed
ward w. Hall and his choir leader,
Mrs. Eleanor Reinhardt Mills. under
tho crab apple tree on Phillips farm.
The statements made By Mrs. Hall,
Wednesday. when she answered long
questionable propounded by newspa-
permen. probably viii be taken az her
story for the grand jury. It vas said.
and It was for this reason that she
was not called today.
James Mills. husband Of tho slain
choir singer. who visited the scene o.
the crime for the first time last night
declared then that he thought the
| authorities had made a mistake IN
! their failure 10 arrest sIl members
/ OF both families Immediately.
"They might have learned something
/ then" he said. but It is too late now
Mills admitted that ne believed thc
eye witness story told BY Mrs. Jane
Gibson. the farmer woman OF Hamil.
ton Road.
Warrants for Two Ready.
II was stated here this morning thai
warrants for tho arrest Of two persons
for first degree murder, have beer
drawn within the last forty-eigh
hours. but not signed. according K
a person who has played prominen
part officially in the investigation O
the killing OF the rector and his sing
ar.
This informant, whose statement
hitherto have not been subject 70 con
tradictlon explained that the presen
intention was to seize the two suspect
without awaiting tho fOrmality o-
lGrand Jury proceedings. Tie added tha
the signing Of the warrants awaitei
only the establishment OF one littI
link Of corroboration for the "eyewit
, ness" story OF Mrs. Jane Gibson, tn
= farm woman. who Gays she saw Mr.!
Hall and a. man at the Phillips farr
= just before the double murder. II
/ addede that there was hope Of secursn
4 this link very quickly.
2 Coincident with this intimation ths
: there would be an Unexpectedly sud
= den break" in the case came news ths
= minute official scrutiny was being dt
d voted by officials 70 Mrs. Halls ques
e ton and answer interview Of Wednes
}. day. in which she answered reporter
y questions bearing on the tragedy.
. Continued on page 8.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-03
Weather Forecast.

BS. Associated Press TO Every Evenini
Washington. Nov. Weather forecast
for Delaware;
Fair tonight and Saturday: cooler 10
night; moderate northwest winds
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-03

Ottawa, Nov. S.-Political observers
look for announcements soon of the ap-
pointment of Canadian representa-
tive at Washington. This question, It
became known today, was under dis
cussion at conference held here early
this week between Premier King and
Sir Auckland Geddes, British ambas-
sador at Washington, but official an
nouncement concerning decision reach
ed at this parley still is lacking.
Washington, Nov. 3.-Due to the
absence from Washington OF a num-
Der OF members OF the Cabinet, some
of whom are participating in the po-
htical campaign, President Harding
has called off today's Cabinet meet
ing,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-03
Accident Board to Meet at Milford

The Industrial Accident Board of
the State of Delaware will meet at
Milford on November 10.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-03
EUROPE BEING ESTRANCED AND
TAX BURDEN BEING INCREASED
BY REPUBLICAN ADMINISTRATION
Senator Caraway Tells Dover Audience Of the Difference
As COMPARED With the Conditions Under the Direction
OF Former President Wilson, Enthusiastic Meeting Of
Kent Democrats.

Stan Correspondence of Every Evening
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-29
2 SCHOOL CHILDREN
PERISH IN FLAMES
Many Others Injured When
Fire Cuts Off Escape
Teacher Nav Die.

CONVICTION. Ca. Nov. 2S-Two
ch.ldrcn were burned 10 death in q
fire that destroyed the High poiu,
school. about seven miles south OF
here today. The children who per
ished were with about 40 others
trapped on the second floor. Many OF
those who escaped were seriously
burned before jumping.
Mrs. Oscar Grant, who had charse
81 the pupils on the upper floor. was
So severely burned i'm directing the
escape Of the children that fears
are expressed for her life.
When * was discovered that the
IRE had Gu. of their only means Of
safe exit. Mrs. Grant gathered the
children about the windows and di-
rected them I'm jumping 10 safety
until all but two were out or tho
building. she Jhen jumped through
the flames
An eight year old child Of Charles
Bachelor and "a child OF J. J. Field
were burned 20 death. Many others
were burned or injured by jumping.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-29
PASTA PRESENTS VIEWS

LAUSANNE, Nov. 4s-CBv APl
Tznet Pashl objected today in the
Near East conference 20 references
20 Tho Mudros armiet.ce leigned by
the allies and Turkey .u 1879 and
INSISTED char the Eudaril 1rnltstl-c
relating o. jle Turco-Gresk war was
regarded bv tle Eema. s's as tle
only ono under which they were
operating This bloulht "a protest
from Lord Clrzon who said tha.
Great Britain ce1ta.u.- regarded tlc
arm.stiee which tle Turks made a.
She end ~ the great war az s.I g.
force and could rot accept the sgs-
gestlon that mention ae made ou.r
OF the arnlstice negotiated g.. tls
end OF the recent lighting between
Greece and T.rks-
This difference arose a. tEc after
noon session when Turkish financial
and economic questions were unde-
confederation I-net Pashs and
former Premier Tsl.zei9s engaged
.u p long discussion o. claims TU~-
key and Greece have against eaca
other. Temet insisted upon rcpar4
tou from Greece for tl- losses suf-
ferel bF Turkey when as r- put Co.
the Greeks retreat recently ana
destroyed tho smyrna area.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-29
NAME NAVAL BOARD
TO PROBE DRUNKEN
MIDSHIPMEN'S ORGY
To Direct Investigation to Pre-
vent Recurrence of SINH
lar Offenses.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2S.-CBy \.
P)-AppoiRtment Of naval board
to Investigate the "disgracefuT' con
duct OF midshipmen at a ball at
Philadelphia Saturday after the Ar
my-Navy football game was an
nounced late today by Secretary
DENLY at the conclusion of a lengthy
conference with Rear Admiral Hen
~ =. wilson, superintendent OF tho
naval academy.
The incident, il was said, was NOT
discussed at today's cabinet meeting.
but President Harding was described
as regarding it as a discouraging
and deplOrable manifestation of lax
!ty in prohibition enforcement and
as being determined that mis- admin
istraton should keep vigorously be-
h!rd its commitment of law enforce
cent.
Courtmarials Of midshipmen. Sec.
DENLY indicated, were not expected
10 result unless individual features
not thus far brought 10 his attention
were developed by the investigation
The purpose, he said, was 20 prevent
a repetition OF the affair rather than
TO punish participants The board,
il was added. also viii seek 20 de-
te-mine whether officers Of the nav
al academy had been dereiict n
their duty in connection with the
affair.
Regarding the alleged drinking IN
cidents as having been established as
facts. the board, 1t was said. vi.
not investigate at Philadelphia. b-,
VIII conine It's sitting 10 Annapolis
The departments interest in the
episode. il was made clear, wcs
strictly a matter Of military disci-
pline.
state Prob bitio1 Director Davis
OF Philadelphia who was in confer.
ence here today with prohibition
bureau officials. declined 10 com,
ment On the liquor allegations fur
ther than 20 say thar apparently
the stSclIs OF contrabaud beverages
he'd been taken % the city FOR the
occasion of the Aruly-Nayy game
and distributed in tine vicinity OF the
hotels His conference here had no
connection with the inidshiprneE' 8
affair. ne declared, but was for Q
discussion OF departmental mat
tc-s"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-29
NAME NEWBERRY'S
SUCCESSOR TO-DAY

DETROIT, Nov. 2S-tBy y. P.)-
The name OF Michigan's new sena-
tor 20 De appointed by Gov. Groes-
beck 10 fill the vacancy created by
the resignation Of Senator Newberry
Will be known tomorrow, the gov
ernor announced today before his
return 20 Lansing.
Although no definite lnt.mation
had come from the governor as 20
whom he might choose. political
gosSip had eliminated virtually eveI>
one Of the nearly dfty who had
been mentioned. except James Cou-
zens. Detroit's municipal owner
ship" mayor. Both the governor and
Mayor Couzens. refused 20 discuss
the question in any way.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-29
RADICAL CHANGES
IN SHIPPING BILL
Republicans Override Hostile
Democrats as Measure APP
prOaches Final Vote.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2S-Bv a.
PD-RadicaI changes IN several
provisions Of tho admin l-tration
shipping bill. all Of them proposed
by Republicans, were made today
By tho house as it approached a
final vote OF The measure. More than
two score Of amendments were o.
fered. 0ut less than dozen were
approved
In quick succession amendment
proposed hy Democrats hostile 20
the legislation were rejected. Prac-
ideally all OF them came from -FOUR
Democratic memOers of tho mcr-
chant marine committee. Rep. Davis
OF Tennessee. Hardy and Br.gg OF
Texas. and Bankhead Of Alabama.
Friends OF the Bill. encouraged BY
thcir success ~ turning back the
Democratic attack, predicted they
would have comfortable margin
on t-e passage vote. schedule Coz
not later than D. m. tomorrow.
Among tho important changes
made !n the measure during tho day
was On amendment BIZ Chairman
1IadlcL ~ the arorCu~-a. corn
uU;ttc. making IL necessary fa- con-
gress e-ch year TO authorize pa--
n.s,sts from the me-CIars marine
tuhd q operators Of American ships.
A. the suggestion OF Rep Ed
monds. Pennsylvania. ranking Re
publican on the merchant marine
committee, the house decided not
20 make government aid avalla5ls
70 industrial concerns. such a. tht
Standard OF company for the
operation % vessels carrying tlcl-
own products. The biz. as amend
cd permits such companies. how
ever. 10 receive assistance for trans
porting cargoes OF other shippers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-29
INDIANAPOLIS POLICE
CONDUCT HUGE RAIDS

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 2S-CBy \.
Pl-Start!ng "a general "clcan up"
OF indianapolis, five squads OF uni
formed policemen and four squads
Of detectives left police hoadquar-
ters late this afternoon in automo-
biles 20 visit the pool rooms, dry
beer establishments and other places
where men loaf. All men suspected
OF being connected IN any way with
crime and al men found loaf.ng
are 10 be taken 20 headquarters for
investig cation. The police say they
expect 10 make between 100 and
eco arrests in the next twelve hours.
The police force at roll call this
morning was told by Herman Rik-
hoff. chief. that these places must
be cleaned UP now. before cold
weather sets in. ard in this way
mach crime can he prevented.