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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-12
GREEK BANDS
NOW ON WAY
FROM THRACE
Begin Evacuation of Lost
Province Week Ahead of
Time Fixed
ANNOUNCE DATE OF
PEACE PARLEY SOON

CoNsTANTINoPLE. oct. Ia
Omitted Press). - Evacuation OF
Eastern Thrace by Greek civilians
as provided by the Mudania armis-
tice. was under way today.
The first little bands OF Hellenic
Nationalists. realizing that Il Is use
less 10 wait until Saturday. midnight
when the terms OF the armistice ac-
tually 90 into effect. were moving
their belongings out OF the lost
province.
The Greeks have two weeks 70
leave the territory they were award
ed az the end OF the world war and
lost because OF the stinging defeat
OF their armies at the hands OF Mus
tapha Kemars Turkish Nationalists.
On the heels OF the Greeks the
Allies will enter. and then turn
Thrace over 10 5000 members OF the
Turkish gendarmerie.
II was believed here that the
place and date for the permanent
peace parley would be announced
soon by the parties to the armistice.
After this conference Is held there
viii probably be a meeting OF the
League OF Nations and steps will be
taken for the guarantee OF the in
standardization OF the Straits OF
the Dardanelles.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-12
COURT REFUSES
TO DROP CASE

Because OF the seriousness OF the
alleged offense. the request OF the
prosecuting witness, Joseph L. Stew
art. to have a charge of assault and
battery against Elmer Taylor drop
ped, was declined by Deputy Judge
Lynn in Municipal Court this morn
ing. The case was continued until to-
morrow to allow the defendant to
obtain witnesses.
It is charged that Taylor collided
with Stewards automobile, which
was parked in Poplar street. between
Second and Third streets. and that
when Stewart came out OF the house
at which he was visiting the defend
ant struck him over the head with
the butt end of pistol without any
words being exchanged. Stewart said
that his alleged assailant had
agreed TO pay all expenses and be-
cause Of that he did not want him
He said that he and
Taylor have been friends.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-12
GIRL ABUSER
SAFE IN JAIL
Banks, Who Confesses Ed,
ma Willin Crime, Taken
TO Baltimore
MOB THREATENED
TO LYNCH NEGRO

Fearing that a mob might at
tempt TO lynch Edward Banks. the
17-year-old Negro who yesterday
confessed assaulting a 12-year-old
girl. near fredericksburg. Nd. author
tiles have removed the Negro TO
Baltimore for safekeeping.
Edna Wnlin. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Winfield Willin. OF Ford dis
trict. was on her way home from
school at Fredericksburg. Nd. Tues
dav afternoon when the Negro seiz-
ed her and dragged her TO barn.
so yards from the road. There he
struck her with his fists and as
saulted her. He then pushed her
out OF the barn and chased her,
threatening to beat her II she did
not stop crying.
When she reached home she told
her parents OF the crime. An all
light search for the Negro was
started. He was caught early yes
terday morning at a railroad station
known as Desert. between Federals-
burg and Oak Grove. on the Cam
bridge and Seaford road.
When brought before Justice Rob-
ert L. Hastings. at Hurlock. he ad..
mitted the crime. He was lodged a
the Cambridge Jail yesterday after
noon. The county authorities. hear
ing OF a proposed attempt to take
him from the jail. decided to send
him to Baltimore at once.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-12
rail WORKERS
TALK OLD wage
P. R. R. Fraternity May
Ask Company to Establish
Former Rate
SUPT. WARDROP
MAKES ADDRESS

At the sixth bi-monthly session OF
the general conference committees
Of the Pennsylvania Railroad sys-
TEN Miscellaneous Forces Associa-
ton being held in Parlor A OF the
Hotel DUPONT, reports were sub
mitted by the chairmen Of the sew
eral divisions. These reports would
indicate, said a member OF the asso-
citation that the .employe represen-
tative plan. inaugurated at the sug-
gestion OF General w. W. Alter
bury. first vice-president OF the COM
pany. has been favorably received
by both the employer and the en-
ploye. with satisfactory results to
both"
The chairmen reported that many
OF the complaints previously sub
mitted had been settled to the en-
tire satisfaction OF the employees.
This afternoon the wage question
was discussed. as to the advisability
CONTINUED on Page Eighty
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-12
Pearl Bahmer Also
Doubts That accused
Youth Killed Rector
and Choir Singer.
Schneider CoHapses
in Prison CeH--Hunt
"Underworld" tfo r
Another Murder Sus-
pect
MILLS INSISTS
SLA YERiS ARREST

NEW BRUNSWICK. N. J., Oct.
IL Omitted Press). Raymond
Schneider. who accused his pal. elf
ford Hayes. OF numbering the Rev.
Edward Wheeler Hail and Mrs.
Eleanor Mills. collapsed in his cell
today.
Schneider broke under the strain
OF constant inquisltion and fell over
unconscious. It was announced NJ the
somerville jail where he Is held as
material witness against Hayes.
who Is charged with murder.
Schneider's condition is serious.
physicians stated.
Detectives went to the home OF
Mrs. Hall. widow OF the slain rector,
AGA took the cloak and scarf that
she admitted having sent to Phila-
delphia 10 have dyed black after the
murder. for examination.
Walter Sedan, attorney for schneI-
der, said he was going TO attemJ. to
get his client free on bail. He COM
planned that he has not been permit
ted by authorizes 10 talk with
Schneider alone.
Every time I've attempted TO
confer with my client, detectives
have crowded around the cell,r he
said.
Thomas Haggerty. attorney for
Hayes, asserted today that ne had
gathered information TO show thar
one OF the vestrymen OF the Church
OF ST. John the Evangelist. OF which
Dr. Hall was rector. had appeared
very upset" when he arrived at his
place OF employment the day after
the murder.
This vestryman. the attorney
stated. said he was in the vicinity
OF the Phillips farm the night OF
the murder and that he heard shots
and a woman scream.
Discovery OF a knife with which
Ms. Mills may have been cut. and
severe grilling OF Mich Bahmer.
proprietor OF Nix Place dive
today's Investigation OF the
mystery.
Coupled with these developments
came a strengthening Of the popular
TO free Clifford Hayes,
the suspect now under arrest. Even
authorities responsible for his de-
tention now doubt he had any culp-
able part in the tragedy at Philips
farm.
Charlotte Mills. bereaved OF her
mother by the tragedy. declared her
complete faith in Hayes in an inter
(Continaed on rage Twelve.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-12
HOSPITALFUND
UP TO SIl2,83O
Many Of Greek Ancestry
Contribute Half of Days
Receipts
TEAM NO. 13 BOBS UP
AS LEADER OF EN- ALL

Cheers greeted the announcement
at the third days report luncheon
OF team workers early this afternoon
that s112.ssO Of the s25O.OOO fund
for the Homeopathic Hospital al
ready had been subscribed.
Subscriptions reported today were
s5s.s52. The mems division report
ed s27,525; the women's division.
ss,9O7; the executive committee,
S16.220, and the State division. ST.
600. Up to today $59.17s had been
subscribed.
Dr. Victor D. Washburn's team
OF physicians-No. 13- vton the
banner in the mems division with
subscriptions OF s10.672, while Mrs.
III. S. Schutt's team, No. 81. again
won the banner for the women's di-
vision. which It also won the first
day. with subscriptions OF s1,6O2.
Josiah Marvel made an address.
boosting the campaign.
This, Is the day when Wilmington
business men of Greek birth are
contributing half OF their days re-
ceipts to the Homeopathic Hospital
campaign fund. When the campaign
team workers assembled early this
afternoon at their third report
luncheon, reports had reached Johr
Govvatos. captain OF Team No. IA
that the twenty-five business places
which had volunteered to share the
proceeds Of today's business. were
doing a rushing trade and that peo-
pie were aiding the fund by patron
izing these merchants generously. To
Mr.. Govatos is due the credit for
arranging the simultaneous contrib
ution from this source. Preceding
this afternoons report the Homeo-
pathic Hospital campaign fund had
reached s59,17s on two days re-
turns, the objective being S250.000.
The stores and restaurants own
ed by men OF Greek birth. but as
Mr.. Govatos says. "all American
citizens" who today are making this
big contribution are as follows:
John Govatos and Brother. confec-
toner. Eighth and Market streets;
Public View Bakery. IL East Fourth
street; George Regas, confectioner
4Os Market street; Savoy theatre,
SIS Market street; Washington~F Fruit
Store. 513 King street; Haldas
Brothers. sos King street; Royal
Parlor. Eighth and Market
streets; Couvas Brothers, confec-
East Fourth street; Sugar
Bowl. candy. 4O2 Market street;
New York restaurant. 40 Market
street; Presto Lunch room, s177
Market street; Lambros restaurant.
s37 Market street; Wilmington Din
ing room. f13 Market street: Candy
land, S32 Market street; Eureka
lunch room, Sixth and Shipley
streets; Pappas restaurant, 5 East
Fourth street; Palm confectionery,
2O5 Market street; Onyx restaurant,
7O7 East Fourth street; Famous
lunch. Fourth and French streets;
Delaware lunch. 104 West Tenth
street; Chocolate shop, S07 West
Tenth street; Laskaris, confectloner,
719 Market street.
George Regas. confectioner, 40S
CONTINUED on Page sixteen.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-12
MOVEMENT FOR
new PLAYFIELD
Ninth Ward Residents Want
One at Twenty-ffth and
Van Buren
TO DISCUSS PROJECT
ON OCTOBER Is

The first actual steps looking 10
the establishment OF a public play
ground in the vicinity Of Twenty
fifth and Van Buren, streets were
taken last evening at the home of
J. c. Collision. 25O1 North Van
Buren, street, when a meeting was
held by those actively striving for the
creation of the new play center. Mr..
Collision was chosen temporary
chairman and Edgar S. Moore. 1908
North Van Buren. was selected tenn
porary chairman.
Arrangements were completed for
another meeting to be held in the
Washington Heights Century Club
parlors at Twenty-third and Boule-
ward. at s o'clock next Wednesday
evening. when a permanent organi-
zation will be effected.
Several speakers personally inter-
ested in the work will be present
and discuss the benefits to be de-
rived from public Fairgrounds.
Among them will be Charles f.
Ernst. of the Community Service,
CONTINUED on Page EighD
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-12
ALLCITY HONORS
COLUMBUS TODAY
Italian-Americans Join in
Elaborate Observance of
Discovery
DANCE TONIGHT
TO END JUBILEE

Columbus Day is being observed
IN this city today. While the prin-
cipal celebrations are being con-
Quoted by Italian residents. others
are also enjoying the holiday. The
banks and public schools are closed
Many OF the Offices in the city and
county ends Of the Public Building
were open with half their usual
forces.
The feature Of the celebration was
the parade held by the Italian or
ganizations OF the city this after
noon. The parade formed at Fourth
and French streets and headed by
a platoon of police and a delega-
ton from the Sons OF italy, moved
down French TO Front 10 Market 80
Tenth, to King. where the line pass
ed in review before Mayor Harvey.
members OF City Council and other
city officials. The marchers saluted
as they passed the judges stand.
From the Public Building the
parade moved out Eleventh street to
Washington to Fourth 10 Scott to
Sixth 10 the Italian Republican Club
where a mass meeting Is to be held.
Several bands headed the march
ers. Those who acted as marshals
were; chief marshal. p. j. Mongillo,
marshals. Angelo Citro. Giuseppe
Fortunate, Pietro Antoneln. Guieppe
Criocolo. Alesandrim Curlazzo. Vim
cenzo Bizzo. Antonio Corleto and An
tonic Cerrato. Practically every
Italian organization in Wilmington
participated in the parade. Many
OF the older folk rode in automo.
biles. which were gaily decorated
with the National colors and Ital
ian flags.
Upon disbandlng at the Republican
Club a meeting will be held OF which
the memory OF Columbus will be
commemorated by the speakers.
Prominent speakers from New York,
Chester and many local orators will
address the gathering.
After the speaking and other cere-
monials the massed bands will give a
concert. This will be followed by re-
freshments.
The closing feature OF the day will
be the ball in the Auditorium, Elev-
enth and Madison streets. tonight.
The Original Six Orchestra will fur
nish music.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-12
TEACHERS ELECT
STATE DELEGATES

The unit OF the Delaware State
Teachers Association made up OF
teachers from Newport Richardson
Park, Christiana. Stanton and sunny
side schools. met at Newport yester-
day afternoon. and elected Mrs.
Frances Mccoy and NJ. c. White
head as delegates to the Delegates
Assembly Of the State Teachers As
sociation meeting, in Dover, Novem-
Der and 3.
The reading circle book, entitled
"Pitman's Successful Rural Teach
ing" was distributed by the super
vlsors in order that the units may
take up this work during the year.
After the discussion Of various
matters, refreshments were served
by the Newport teachers.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-12
ARREST HALTS
ELOPEMENTOF
THIS COUPLE
Dale Attacks Chambers
When He Tries to Save
Sister From Marriage
BRIDEGROOM TO
BE Is DIVORCED

Elopement Of Mitchell Dale with
a sixteen-year-old girl Of Newark
has twice been thwarted since sun
dav by two arrests OF the would-b'
bridegroom. He was arrested or
sunday on a charge OF assault and
battery on George Chambers, broth
er Of the girl. at French street sta
tion, and yesterday he was arrested
in chester, where he was in COM
pany with the girl on a charge oi
contempt Of court for falling to ap-
pear for hearing several days age
on the assault charge.
When asked by Deputy Judge
Lynn, in Municipal Court this morn
ing. for an explanation Of his where
arouts on the day that his hearing
W. set, Dale said he was going 10
Cemden to get married" He fur
the explained that he did not sue
cei . in having his matrimonial in
te3tions fulfilled because Of the lack
Of a third witness.
Dale was alleged TO have elopedd
wiss the Newark girl and he and his
We ild-be bride were traced TO this
cit Sunday morning Chambers Is
saH to ave found his sister and
Da'e at French street station and
when b interfered, Dale Is alleged
10 AVE II him. As a consequence
the youL. vas placed under arrest
by George belle. Of the Pennsylva-
mia r ailroaL police force.
sta q Bacteriologist Herbert j..
Watts a. became bondsman for
Dale. and when the case was called
seyCral days ego, the defendant fall
ed 10 appear. DR.. Watson learned
.,f -DaIs's presence In Chester and
az his alleged refusal to return to
this city for trial on the assault
charge. This was followed by Dale's
ars~st in Chester yesterday on
charge OF contempt.
In Municipal Court today. Dale
wa fined $40 and costs by Deputy
Judge Lynn on the contempt charge
ana was ordered TO get a new bonds
man in the assault case. which has
been set for hearing tomorrow, DR..
Watson having withdrawn as his
boadsman.
The defendant told the court to-
day that he had heard that his case
had been set for tomorrow. following
his failure TO appear on the day or
iginally fixed, and that he intended
10 return here TO stand trial.
Dale has been before the court be-
fore. Several years ago he was tried
on a charge OF non-support Of his
first wife, who IS said to have oo-
talned a divorce. He was subse-
quently arrested on a charge Of lar
csny OF some musical instruments
belonging to members Of the Pusey
and Jones Company band during the
war and served time in the work
house for that offense.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-12
NIGHT MEETINGS
FOR Rally men
Arranged by Shopcrafts for
Workers Who Are Still
on Strike
NO SETTLEMENT YET
AT JACKSON & SHARP

Beginning tomorrow night a series
Of weekly mass meetings will be
held on Friday evenings in Irish
American Hall, COS French street.
under auspices OF the allied rail-
road shop crafts OF the city and
open 10 all railroad men.
Announcement of the meetings
was made at the usual Thursday
morning meeting OF shopworkers.
held today in Pythian Castle. by
Edward r. Logan. chairman Of the
shopcrafts' advisory committee. The
Friday night meetings will be held
for the special benefit Of those men
who are still on strike at the Todd's
Cut and the Pullman shops, but,
who have obtained work in outside
CONTINUED on Page Eight)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-12
MOVED SINCE OCT. 7?
THEN YOU CAN'T VOTE

Lambert J. Foulk, secretary OF the
Department Of Elections announced
this morning that all persons who,
since October 7. have moved from
the voting district in which they
lived, or had registered. have auto
matlcally disqualified themselves as
voters on November Z.
Under the law a person must re-
side In an election district for thirty
days prior to election in order 10 be
qualified TO vote. A person who
changed his or her residence prior
TO October is eligible TO vote II
registered, and II registered in the
old district priorto moving must get
a transfer 10 the registration books
OF the district into which he or she
moved.
The next and last registration day
will be October 2l.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-12
FOUR PAY PENALTY
FOR TOO MUCH H00CH

Pleading guilty to charges OF be-
ing drunk. George Hammer, Walter
Loper and Harry Sheppard were
each fined IS and costs. with the al
tentative OF spending five days in
the workhouse. and Daniel Foster
was fined SO and costs, with the
alternative of spending ten days in
the = workhouse. by Deputy Judge
Lynn in Municipal Court this morn
ing,
1t was Hammers first appearance
in court for about four yeain' Loper's
first appearance since he went over
seas during the war. and Sheppard's
first appearance for two years. Fos-
ter had been before the court about
a month ago for drunkenness,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-12
SAY HE SAW STATE
In STOLEN MOTOR

A Cole touring car. stolen from
Louis DeMllo. at Havre' de Grace,
Nd, on October 5. was recovered by
the Bureau of Police yesterday. in
a garage at Second and Union
streets.
Patrolman Paynter last night ar
rested John Christy. colored, charg-
ed with the theft of the car, and he
will be returned 10 the Maryland Of
ficers this afternoon.
Christy Is said 10 have been see
ing Delaware" during the past week
and arriving at Wilmington Tuesday
night was compelled TO take the car
to a garage for repairs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-12
ALLEGED DRUG
ADDICT COMMITTED

For treatment for the drug habit.
Thomas Burke was committed TO
the workhouse by Deputy Judge
Lynn in Municipal Court this morn
ing. He pleaded not guilty. but ar
ter DR.. G. W. X. Forrest had testi-
fed that in his opinion he was a
drug addict. he offered no defense.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-12

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12.-
Omitted Press)-Passengers and
crew OF the palatial Liner City Of
Honolulu took TO life boats today as
the great ship, formerly the war
transport Huron burned 500 miles
of the coast of California.
IL Is estimated the passengers and
crew totalcd about 400.
Captain II. II. Lester, Of San
Francisco, chief officers William r..
Brust, the chief engineer and radio
officer rmained aboard the blazing
liner, determined 90 remain at their
posts 20 the last. The latest radio
Continued on Page Eight)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-12
NEGRO ACCUSER
FAILS TO APPEAR

Because OF the failure OF the
prosecuting witness. John Arm
strong. Negro. to appear against the
defendant. the case OF Clarence Cole.
Negro. charged with breaking and
entering. was continued until tomor-
row and a capias was issued for
Armstrong by Deputy Judge Lynn in
Municipal Court this morning.
Cole is alleged to have broken into
Armstrong; home. High street,
and stolen a watch. silverware and
a small sum OF money several days
ago
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-12
sPEEDER is FINED s25

Kenneth c. Emmons. pleading
guilty TO a charge of exceeding the
speed limit in Delaware avenue. was
fined S25 and costs by Deputy Judge
Lynn in Municipal Court this morn
ing He was accused OF driving at
a rate Of 32 miles an hour and pass
ing three machines. He was arrest
ed by Motorcycle officer Hynson.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-12
INSURING SCHOOLS
AGAINST FIRE PERIL

Chief Lutz and Fire Marshal Ain
scow last week visited all the paro-
chial schools in the city for the
purpose Of viewing their fire drills
and making such suggestions as
might tend to further safeguard
lives OF the children in the event
Of an outbreak OF fire In any school
building. The officials will also visi
all the public schools in the city at
such time as the Board Of Public
Education may select for the same
purpose,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-12
MAY BE MENTALLY DEFICIENT

Pending observation OF the de-
fendant TO ascertain whether or not
he Is mentally deficient. the case OF
Thomas Parker, Negro. 912 b street,
charged by his wife with breach Of
the peace. was continued until to-
morrow by Deputy Judge Lynn In
Municipal. Court this morning. The
Negro was not arraigned.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-12
PASSENGERS,
CREWLEAVE
SHIP AFIRE
in PACIFIC
Possibly 400 Tourists Take
to Small Boats When
City of Honolulu
Burns
RUSH AID TO
HORROR SURVIVORS

SAN DIEGO, Calf. Oct. 12 CUnit-
ed Press) Passengers and crew of
the burning Pacific liner City Of
Honolulu. are being picked up, Ad-
mirsl Burrage. commander OF the
destroyer squadron. told the United
Press at 1890 a. m.
He said he had no orders TO send
destroyers 20 the rescue and that a
radio message 20 navy headquarters
said another vessel was picking up
passengers and crew who left the
ship I'm life boats.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-12
TENTH WARDERS TO
HEAR MRS. DERBY

Democrats OF the Tenth ward are
planning to hold a mass meeting in
No. IS school, Third and Harrison
streets, at s o'clock Monday night.
Thomas f. Bayard, nominee for
United States Senator. Mrs. Mabel F.
Derby. nominee for state Auditor
and other Democratic nominees Will
attend the meeting and make ad-
dresses. William Duffy, Democratic
ward chairman. will preside. The
importance OF voters registering on
the final registration day will be dis
cussed by the speakers.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-12
SEE poLICE GRADUATED.

Superintendent OF Police Black;
Captain schell. Captain OF Detectives
Benson, Sergeant Hahn. Sergeant
Devenlsh, Sergeant Foreman, and
George Black. Jr., attended the grad
uating exercises OF the police school
in Philadelphia last night.
The exercises consisted OF calls
themes. traffic signals. first aid. hu-
name methods OF handling prisoners,
jiu-jltsu and police drills.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-12
SEE THE MOVIES TOMORROW.

Invitations 10 the Movies are ex-
tended 70 six persons today through
our Classified Advertising Depart
ment. Look through the classified
advs. and II your name is there come
to the Journal Office and receive free
tickets for two Cwar tax paid TO see
the special production The Prodigai
Judge. at the Arcadia and The Old
Homestead" at the Queen. Friday
night. See page II today
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-10-12
INVITE CHIEF TO SPEAK.

superintendent OF Police Black
has been invited TO deliver an ad-
dress at the ninth annual convention
of the Pennsylvania Chiefs OF Police
which will be held at
October "a to 81.