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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-27
CINCINNATI GIVES HARDING
A VERY HEARTY WELCOME

Cincinnati. April 21.-President
Harding was given a hearty welcome
on his arrival here today on his way
to Point Pleasant, Ohio, 10 take part
In the Grant centenary celebration.
A large crowd greeted the Presi-
dent when his train arrived in the
Union Central station here Thous-
ands of other persons thronged the
sidewalks and windows and even the
roofs Of houses and cheered the Presi-
dent as he passed.
AT the Gibson Hotel tho President
and Mrs. Harding held a reception.
The President, In response TO the well
coming addresses OF Mayor Carrel
and Charles L. Taft. spoke briefly.
"Confidentially, and / might say
that It is pretty difficult TO be con-
fidential when one Is President. 1 am
delighted TO get 10 Cincinnati and
Ohio,' he said. You will appreciate
Just how delighted 1 am after YOU
have been President for year. I
have come here often before and no,
inspired YOU TO such n welcome"
Following the reception President
and Mrs. Harding and their party
were taken I'm automobiles 10 the pub.
lie landing on the Ohio river. Here
they embarked on the sovernusnt
boat Cayuga and at 1850 o'clock be.
gan the journey 10 Point Pleasant,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-27
HARRY WILLIAMS IN
JAIL AT RICHMOND
He is Said to Have Promoted
Schemes Here and Married
a Wilmington Girl.

Harry Williams, alias Robert Grant
Garfield. alias Robert Randolph Rog-
ers, inventor and travelor. who was in
this city about six months ago. pro-
noting his schemes and incidentally
marrying a local girl. Is now in the
Richmond, Va. Jail, while police all over
the country are checking up on his
activities. Information 10 this effect
has been received here.
The bride was Miss Florence Match
EFT OF 1921 West Seventeenth street.
a stenographer at the Hotel du Pont
She has begun divorce proceedings, It
il understood
\ picture OF Williams and a record
Of his activities in Richmond were re-
ceived at the local police headquarters
this morning. He was attempting 10
Ipromote the same schemes in that city
as in Wilmington. according to the let
ter. which stated that the man posed
as wealthy manufacturer, who want
ed 70 secure the services OF a chauf-
feur and butler. but the applicant
must make a deposit Of $500 as a
guarantee OF good faith.
Williams, it is said. claimed 10 be
the inventor OF a "carburetorless" and
"sparkplugless" motor. Investors tC
supply the cash for the manufacture Of
this new engine were welcomed. TIL,
local police have one complaint OF q
man who is alleged to have invested
81. 800 IN Williams projects.
Last November Miss Matchett an,
Williams went to Atlantic City, wher,
l+l,a,. = a.
property OF Mrs Williams, was dis
sipated. it is said. after which the hus
band Is alleged to have disappeared
Since that time it was reported he lef
for the Barbados and an effort wa
, made to secure his apprehension q
New York. Messages were sent Z
the ship by radio. but in some man
ner Williams eluded the authorize
there.
An effort was made to get furthe
information at the wife's home her
today, but there was no response.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-27
ROTARY CLUB PROGRAM
|. FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT!
Will Name Committee to Work
for Improvement in
County and City.

The Rotary Club held it's weekly
luncheon meeting this afternoon in the
du Barry room of the Hotel du Pont
with the retiring officers officiating.
The attendance was so per cent. On
the recommendation OF the public af-
fairs committee. the club adopted the
following resolution:
Whereas, it is the judgment OF the
Rotary Club that no greater service
can be rendered TO the public by its
members than the taking OF a proper
interest in matters pertaining to local
self government. and
Whereas, the governmental func-
tions lodged by law with the Mayor
and Council OF Wilmington and New
Castle county affect most materially
the life and welfare OF every inhabi-
tant OF said governmental district, ano
Whereas. years of experience indi-
cate that said governmental agencies
can be greatly improved by a more
efficient organization and by more busi
nesslike administration, now, therefore
be IL
Resolved that the Rotary Club doe.
hereby pledge to take such steps al
Will tend TO improve our county ant
city government and that the com
mittee in charge therefore take i'm
mediate steps TO this end
| Elwood Davis and Milton l.. Bale
were appointed committee TO COOP
crate with the postal authorities o.
Postal Week.
The club was informed that the oil
committees will report at the mex
regular meeting, when the new com
mittees will also be announced
The Rotary Club will meet with tn
Lions Club next Tuesday. That meet
ing, however. will not interfere wit
the regular meeting of the Rotar
Club next Thursday.
William z. Allen was introduced q
the baby" member of the club.
T. Alfred Flemming made an addres
on the great fire loss from a stand
point of life and finance,
Supt. Black, Chief Lutz, Marshi
Ainscow, of the Department of Publ
Safety. President Ward and Council
man Abrahams Of City Council wei
guests of the club.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-27
MAYORS APPOINTMENTS
WILL Be CONFIRMED

The names of the four men recently
appointed by Mayor Leroy Harvey to
be members OF the Board of Health
Will be submitted 10 City Council at
the meeting of that body this evening
for confirmation. This is necessary be-
fore any of them can assume office
1t is understood all of the appoint
ments will be confirmed. but there
was some discussion about the City
Hall this morning as TO the probable
action of Council on the selection OF
DR.. c. NJ. Handy. the president of the
present health department and who
has been named by the mayor to sue
ceed himsNf in the board.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-27
STATE COAL CLUB
HEARS REPORTS OF
OWINDlING SUPPLY
Continued from page /.

TOR Kent county, said there was prac-
ucally no hard coal in the county:
that those who had a little expected
the supply to be exhausted within a
couple OF weeks. Sussex county deal
ers reported some soft coal. but no
hard coal. There are so tons of an
thracite at Milford. but al Laurel.
Harrington and Delmar the supply is
exhausted.
{. II. Sheppard, secretary Of the
club, announced that his report was
covered in many details by President
Pusey's report. He announced that
three new coal companies had been
organized for business in Wilmington
and that as soon as supplies Of coal
were received that they had informed
him they would become members OF
the Coal Club.
e. NJ. Phillips, treasurer OF the club
presented his annual report. This
showed a balance in hand after al
bills had been paid, of s225.9S. Som,
members had paid dues this mornins
to Mr.. Phillips amounting to $3.50
which would be added 10 his next re,
port.
! President Pusey named two commit
tees as follows: Auditing committee
Messrs. Deakyne. Wood and Perry
nominating committee, Messrs. Strad
ley, Price and Walker.
The report Of the advertising com
mittee showed that approximately $50
had been spent in advertisements Il
the Wilmington and Newark news
papers. On motion by Mr.. Stradle,
the committee was continued, becaus
as ne stated and was concurred i'm b.
lthe other members. there would doub.
less be need for the services OF tn
lcommlttee again soon.
Mr.. Singley was called upon TO dis
Icuss various matters in the grading c
coal. freight rates and other trad
, matters and the remainder Of the bus
ness session was turned into a forur
on trade items.
At the luncheon which followed tn
business meeting the chief speaker
were Mr. Singley and Noah II. Swat
of Philadelphia.
: The nominating committee follow
ing the luncheon made the followir
! recommenda tions for officers: Pres
2 dent, Eugene Shallcross. MiddletowI
> vice-president for New Castle count
0 Benjamin Smedley. Wilmington;
Jones. Harrington, for Kent coun
and Charles Z. Varney of Milford f
Sussex county; treasurer, e. II. Ph.
lips Of Wilmington.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-27
MISS BR|IT|NGHAM
Mr.. HARTMAN'S BRIDE
Interesting Marriage in Second
Baptist Church. Rev. G. D.
Allison Officiating.

The marriage of Miss Thelma Brit
tingham. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard c. Brittingham of SIS jackson
So and Chas. II. Hartman. Jr.. former
~ ~ this city. was solemnized at the
second Baptist Church. Nirth and
Franklin streets. at 6 o'clock last night.
Rev. George II. Allison. pastor ON
ciatei.
After n trip 20 Bermuda the couple
will make their homo In New York
City. where Mr.. Hartman Ia connected
with the General Motors Corporation
The groom is a son Of Charles ID. Hart
man OF 620 Van Buren street.
The rims ceremony WAS used. The
bride was given away by her father
Mrs. Graham Crawford Of Philadelphia
acted "a matron of honor and Roy
Brown of this city az best man. The
bridesmaids were Miss Valma Livings-
ton OF salisbury. Nd. cousin OF the
bride. Miss Natalie Taylor OF Whining
ton. Miss Mae McClain and Miss
Miriam Bryan OF Philadelphia. The
shers were Armon Livermore. New
York. Leonard Hagnor. Washington
ID. G.. Harry Loose and Charles ALL
mond OF this city. Phyllis Child and
Harry Mclaughlin. nephew of the
bride. carried the flowers
After tho wedding n reception was
held at the home Of the bride par
cnts. sixty persons were present.
Carpenter Garrett.
Mss Sarah Garrett and J. Byron
Carpenter we're quietly married yes
terday morning al 10 O'Clock, by Rev
W. T.. Habtart. pastor OF Harrison
street NJ. r. Church. Miss Mabel Houp
of Holly Oak was the maid OF honor
and william Il. Carpenter was the hes
man. Miss Garrett wore blue Goa
suit with hat TO match. After honey
moon In tho south, they will maxi
their home IN Roeelle.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-27
TEST COURAGE Of HIGH
SCHOOL PUPILS TODAY

An unusual test OF the courage and
level headedness Of the boys and girls
attending the Wilmington High School
is scheduled for a specified hour this
afternoon when the FIRE alarm is to
be sounded while they are all in the
corridors changing class rooms, the
purpose being TO see whether they
will know what is TO be done in such
an emergency and If they can get out
in an orderly manner and without
showing evidence Of panic. Fire Chief
William J. Lutz and Fire Marshal f.
Morton Ainscow have been invited by
Principal Cox to witness the test and
both have agreed to be on hand. II
Is supposed to be complete surprise
to the pupils who are not to know
anything about it.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-27
MISSING MAN KNOWN HERE.
I. A. Mcclure Who Disappeared From
His Camden Home Has Local
RelatiXes.

Thompson A. Mcclure, aged -
years. head OF the Mcclure Publish
ing Company with Offices in the
DreIel Building. Philadelphia, who Is
being sought by Prosecutor Wolver-
ton. OF Camden. at the request Of his
wife. has relatives in this city but they
know nothing Of the missing mans
whereabouts. He Is thought to be
victim OF aphasia. He has been
gone since April u.
His brother is David Mcclure who
formerly lived at 621 Shipley street
but who left this city about six months
ago. Walter c. Mcclure OF 1926 Tat
nall street assistant treasurer of the
Industrial Trust Company. Is a nep-
hew OF the missing man. He said his
uncle has disappeared before and once
was brought back from Florida.
Mr.. Mcclure is thought. to be in some
Philadelphia hospital and Prosecutor
Wolverton IS seeking for him there.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-27
PHILA. WOMEN IN RIOT CHARGE
Both Prominent Socially Held For
Circulating Amnesty Plea.
By Associated Press to Every EvenIr

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Philadelphia. April 2s.-Miss Ellen
Wlnsor, OF Haverford. and her sister,
Mrs. Rebecca Evans, both widely
known socially, today were released
on bail of $500 each on charges of
melting a riot, disorderly conduct,
breach Of the peace, resisting an Off
Ger and violation OF the traffic regu-
lations.
The. multiplicity Of charges grew
out Of the efforts Of a police sergeant
at meeting last night to raise a milk
fund for Palestine, TO prevent Miss
Winsor from disturbing cards with a
printed plea that President Harding
grant amnesty TO political prisoners.
Mrs. Evans Joined her sister when the
officer placed her under arrest after
crowd had congregated. Both were
taken TO a police station. A hearing
aWil be held tomorrow.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-27
STATE FAIR PLANS.
Plans Discussed for Proposed
$4,000 Bond Issue.

The finance committee OF the Della
ware State Fair Association met In
the Offices of Marvel, Marvel, Lay
ton and Hughes yesterday afternoon
and discussed plans in connection with
a $4,000 bond issue.
1t was enormously stated that D. J..
Corey, Secretary Of Agriculture of
Iowa had accepted the position OF
manager for the Delaware Fair. Mr..
Corey has written the directors that
he has taken their offer under con-
sideration and that he Will likely come
east TO this city some time next week
Tor the purpose OF looking the field
over and discussing plans with the
Fair directors.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-27
ADEQUATE PROTECTION
At PUBLIC HOSPITALS
Institutions at Farnhurst Being
Equipped for Fire Emerg-
ency.

Fire Chief William J. LUtz. Assist
ant Chief Crockett and Fire Marshal
r. Morton Ainscow. with five hremeu
from the local department. yesterday.
afternoon made a thorough inspec-
ton Of the State and county hospi-
tails at Farnhurst, with a view 20 de-
ternining what IS necessary IN both
institutions to make them safer IN
case Of fire and submitting their rec
concentrations 10 the two boards ~
trustees managing the hospitals. Prac-
tically everything they have recom-,
mended Will be adopted by ths trustees'
at whose invitation the inspection tour.
was made.
At the State Hospital for tae Insane
the fra officials found a new and up
to-dats power plant equipped with p.
powerful pumping engine and fac1li-
ties there whereby a fire engine could
couple up 70 the pump thereby giving
Il redoubled capacity and power in case
OF a blaze. In all the corridors and
wards where they could ba installed
without having the patients tamper
with them a sprinkler system has been
installed and fire hYdrants have been
/ installed about the grounds. IN fact
! the hospital for the insane is consid-
! cred very we'll equipped in the event
/ OF a fire. IN case OF emergency an i'm
! mediate call is to be sent to the local
/ department and engines will be sent 20
( the hospital without delay.
At the county hospital the officials
! found the wiring faulty. they said to-
day, but this Is TO be renewed and
! improved; some OF the elevators are
TO be eliminated and those remaining
viii be enclosed and made fire proof /:
fire doors VIII be installed between
the several wings and a sprinkler sys-
tenn with stand pipes and hydrant5
about the grounds are TO be installed.
This hospital will be supplied with
water from the power plant at the
State hospital in case Of emergency
and the local department viii always
be prepared TO respond 10 a call for
help from there.
Everything possible IS being done "a
safeguard the patients in. both hospi-
tails and to protect their lives in casa
q fire should break out in either insti-
tuition.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-27
MOVIE VISION WAS
QUICKLY D|SS|PATED
Mrs. J. Hammerer Accuses
/ Harry Chance of influence
ing Her Daughter.

On the accusation OF Mrs. Johanna
Hammerer Of 226 French street, that
he enticed her 13-year- old daughter
Florence TO his dance hail. on Read
street. near Jackson. Harry f. Chance
was held in $500 bail 10 keep the peace
by Judge Hastings in Municipal Court
today. Chance had been telling the
girl that he would teach her TO dance
well enough to go on the stage or be-
come movie star. the mother said.
After weeks Of search she finally
found out where Chances hall was.
and. going in search OF her daughter,
last night, encountered Chance, her
daughter and another girl at Fifth
and Madison streets, about 11.45.
Chance was carrying a suitcase CON
tanning the girls clothes. she said.
Charged with disorderly conduct
John IT. McCool was fined $40 and
costs. He was arrested by Sergeant
Devenish after he had jostled Lieut.
MCGOWAN and a woman on Market
street. McCool was under the infiu-
ence OF liquoe. it was testified.
A penalty of SIS on charges OF dis
orderly conduct, trespassing and re-
sisting arrest. was imposed on Amer
leo Conferini, who got into a fight
with railroad officers at Todd's Gu
shops yesterday. when he applied fol
job. without success.
After hearing two states witnesses
the case of Richard Donovan, charged
with embezzlement of about $50 from
the Richardson Coffee Roastery, wa
continued until Tuesday, in order I,
procure necessary papers.
A nolle prosequi was entered in tn
case OF Lillian Spencer. Negress
charged with obtaining goods from
department store by false pretense:
The girl made restitution.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-27
TH|RN-THREE NEW
DIVORCE ACTIONS
Many Others Pending Will Also
Come Before the May
Term of Court.

Thirty-three new divorce cases are
listed for the May term OF court. THE
10 In addition 10 many continued from
former terms and many awaiting final
decree. The new ones are as follows
william ]. Biddle VS. verna T. Bid
die. Jennie l.. Davis We. Henry Bur
ton Davis. Rose u. Levin vs.. Nathan
iAvln. Mae Curry, an infant, by her
next friend. Eliza Branch. vs. Herman
Curry. Edward a. Duncan vs. Francis
V. Duncan. Elizabeth a. Poor VS.. Ed
ward y. Poor. Eliza Il. Bouldn vs.
Elijah Bouldin. solomon Reason VI
Hattie Reason, James c. Emerson
Doran Ve. Rachel X. Emerson Doran
John y. Robinson W. Ethel G.. Robin.
spn. Nellie Wilcox vs.. oliver Wilcox
John T.. Crompton We. Mamie r
Crompton. Lou r. watterson VS. Hor
nee Z. Watterson. Lucy NJ. Stewart vs
JAMES G. Stewart. James Fraser VS.
Mare y. Fraser.
Sarah r.. Nichols VS.. Clayton L
Nichols. Florence Williams VS. Harr,
Williams. Elizabeth McCray Va. Harr,
McCrsy. Henry \. March vs. Mary +
March. Vladislava ziewslSi ve. Jacol
Hiewski. Sarah G. Spence va William
NJ. Spence, Blanche G. Young va. Clar
snce y. Young. William Augustas Cros
~on ~. Mary A. Croesan. Matthew d
Black Va. Pearl IL. Black. Pearl Oliv
Whitaker vs.. Harry Whitaker, Yaric
NJ Pratt va. Charles Pratt. James +
Gsebhart va. Edna Gebhart, Joseph i
Simmons We. Margaret Frances Scot
simmons. Marie Il. Fraser Va. Jane
fraser. James L. Flanagan vs.. Ell
lepf Flanagan. Anna ID. Croney VI
Irwin 4. Croney. EAxl Cole va Jessi
X. CoSs, Walter z. Walker. Jr. v.
AnnA v. Walker. Joseph II. Lyon
~ C~tAstns LgOnA
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-27
CHILD CRUSADERS APPEAL
TO PAN-AMERICAN WOMEN

New York. April s7-Twenty-fve
little children, from Oklahoma and
other western States. on their way to
Washington to ask emnesty for their
fathers and brothers. who are at
Leavenworth penitentiary for wartime
offenses ranging from conscientious
objection to seditions utterances. left
here this morning for Philadelphia and
Baltimore.
In the latter city they will present
their appeal and seek the support OF
the Pan-American Women's confer
ence.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-27
LLOYD GEORGE SEES PERIL
IN HUSSO-GERMAN PACT

Genoa. April 2T.-Premier LLOYD
George drew an alarmist picture of
Europe last night. In addresslnR the
British and American press repre-
scntatlves he declared that the object
Mt Genoa was TO clear up political
difficulties. which were fun OF menace.
He compared Europe TO seething
racial lava. which, like the earth's
crust, Was seeking proper level. This
adjustment was full OF peril. He en-
phaslzed that Europe must take cog
nlzance OF hungry Russia, which
would be equipped by an angry Ger
many.
THE world must recognise the
fact" he said, that Russia and Ger
many combined contain over two
thirds OF the people of Europe. Their
voice will be heard, and the Russo
German treaty is the first warning
OF IT,"
II wish America were here" he sI.
claimed Some people think we wan
the United States for some selfish pur,
pose. This is not true. We wan
America because she exercises a peo,l
liar authority. Her very aloofney
gives her the right to speak.
America could exercise an innu
ence no other country could command
She could come here free and disen
tangled. and with the prestige whicl
comes from her independent positio,
sho would come with the voice q
peace.
But America IS not here. SO Eu
rope must do her best to solve IN
problems in her own way"
Mr.. Lloyd George gave 81 ss h,
opinion that tho disorganizs ton Z
Europe would affect the entire worl,
Including the United States. He wa
amazed at people who ignored the Dor
tentous fact facing Europe today. Ur
less Europe reorgsnized, I'm othe
[ words, unless tho Genoa conferenc
succeeded I'm arranging n compact ,
peace, he was confident that In h
, own life, certainly In the NE of I'll
younger men present. Europe wouI
again wolter in blood.
We triumphed IN the war" !
said. but our triumph will not la
d forever. Tf our victory develops in-
oppression. vengeance will follow. iu
as Germany's action which started u
World War was followed by We,
seance."
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-27
THREE MONTHS AND
$500 FINE FOR TWO
ON LIQUOR CHARGE
Marie Fisher and James Calvin
Convicted In City Court. But
Take an Appeal.

Marie Fisher. rcputcd proprietor OF
IN, saloon At Fourth and Scott streets,
ana James Gaevin. alleged bartender.
were each sentenced IN Municipal
Court today 10 three months imprison-
mont and 90 pay fine OF $500 ON
charges of selling liquor. ON notice OF
appeal by Philip l.. Garrett, hah In
each case was set az $3.50.
\ charge of violating the state
liquor law in respect to Cssessins
an excessive quantity. against the
woman, was dismissed and tho selling
charge nlcd A witness testified that
Geevin sold him drink OF whisky
for 80 cents after he had obtained
permission from the woman. The
money was placed In the cash regis
ter.
Sergeant Donohue and patrolmar
johnson. who raidcd the place. ;esti-
red 90 finding two bottles I'm an mp
staira bedroom and third bottle OF
liquor in tho oven OF tho ras stove
IN tho Kitchen Seven men and orc
woman found I'm the place were list
ell 40 witnesses.
Michael Bosick ot al5 South Head
street. charged with violating IN,
state liquor law. was held IN 500,
hall for upper court Detective Sut'
ton tcstlned 90 finding jug ~ whisky
which tho defendant admitted 10 hin
ne had made for himself"
AZ tho home of John kowski. 81
South Nsn Ruren street. tho de
tcctiNcs found a cache under tn,
Kitchen noor. a box had been bull
under the floor and the opening cover
ed with planks and oilcloth. Her,
three gallons or whisky were foun,
and under tho stove stll and col
were hidden. kowaki was held II
$500 bail for upper court. lie wa
represented by !. Paul Green