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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
COLONIAL STILLS
FOUNDN KENT
Liquor and Mash Also Captured,
and Arrests Made, by State
and U. S. Officers.

Three men were arrested. nuN-
Der OF stills and n quantity of finished
liquor were seized and several hun
dred gallons of mash We're destroyed
when State Detective ID. ID. Wharton
and Federal agents from the office of
Prohibition Director Elliott, in this
city, raided in lower Kent county
yesterday.
Two OF the stills seized. each of
which was Of seventy-five gallons ca
pacity, were of the "Old King Brown"
type and dated back to colonial days.
These stills, built of quarter inch
copper and fitted with old style goose
necks, were built shortly after the
Revolution by an old character known
,as King Brown, it is said. There were
but three originals, the third having
been seized by Maryland authorities
some time ago. The stills were regis
tered. the registry numbers, 26, y
and 2S. attestng to their age.
The men arrested were Robinson Bull
lock. Benjamin II. McNatt and Claude
Caples. Bullock was held in $500
bail before Justice of the Peace Jones,
at Harrington. for n further hearing
on next Monday before Magistrate u.
F.. Wood of Dover. The latter two
sre( property owners and were re-
leased on their own recognizance for
hearings at a later date.
All of the raids We're conducted in
the section. known as Stony Beach.
in Milford Neck. This is marsh land.
dotted with clumps of trees. along
a npla "a rixsar front Tho SaNt ion
has been under suspicion for some
time as a moonshiners' rendezvous,
and investigators from Detective
Wharton's office have been keeping
st under surveillance.
The raiding party closed in on the
alleged moonshine plants about s
o'clock yesterday morning. Due to
the open nature Of the country. the
supposed whisky-makers discovered the
approach of the agents and were able
10 flee into the swamp. The officers
found the stills all set up. and every
indication that they had Just been
abandoned. One still, they state. was
warm. and the liquor was dripping into
pitcher left by the fugitives.
The two large stills are believed
officers say. 10 be the property OF
Bullock and McNatt. The other still
seized yesterday. believed TO be the
property of Caples. was small, being
Of not more than fifteen gallons
capacity. About 200 gallons OF mash
and a small quantity of finished liquor
were found on the place, the agents
claim.
After destroying the mash and
seiZing the stills and supposedly in
toxicatins whisky, the agents then
threw net about the swamp and
rlosed in on the men thought to he
the owners of the moonshine plants
After several hours search the three
men We're placed under arrest.
The agents also searched the prop.
critics of John Ratledge and James
Kemp, nearby. but nothing of an in,
Eliminating nature was discovered.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
Perseverance, Essential TO Success.

Preaching at Asoury NJ. f. Church
last night in connection with the 1SSd
anniversary celebration OF that church.
Rev. w. E. Greenfield, pastor OF
Brandywine NJ. E Church. stressed
the Importance Of perseverance. He
referred to the perseverance of Noah
and his family as a lesson TO every
person of today. Rev. Andrew Dol
bow, IS years old. probably the oldest
clergyman in this city. delivered the
opening prayer. musical program
Vas presented by the choir of Brandy
VINE NJ. T.. Church.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
GOLDEY ALUMNI RECEPTION.

Friday evening. November, "a. has
been selected as the date for the re-
ception to be rendered the graduating
class Of Goldey College by the Alumni
Association of the college. 1t Will be
held In the duBarry room OF the Hotel
dus Pont. The graduating exercises
VIII be held in The Playhouse De-
cemoer 6, The annual reunion OF the
Alumni Association has been fixed for
THURSDAY. December :. In the duBarry
room at the Hotel du Pont and fol-
lowing the dinner there will be n
dance IN the gold ball room.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
ERIE TO REIMBURSE MEN.
Road Must Pay Back $1.OOO,-
600 Held Out in instruments
From Workers.
BY Associated Press TO Fyerv ievanin.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Chicago. Oct 2ss--The Railroad
Labor Board has finally approved. II
was announced today. a decision some
time ago. holding that the Erie Rail
road had violated the transportation
act and contemplating reimbursement
of employees from whose wages the
road deducted one days pay and other
employees required 10 lay off from
work one day or more per week In
the months OF January, February and
March. 1921.
Such reimbursement. according TO
statements made in hearings some
months ago, would approximate nearly
1000. 900.
According 70 the evidence. the road
deducted pay for ono day week from
the wages Of clerks. telegra phers and
dispatchers. maintenance Of way en-
ployes and others In the months men
toned and required certain other en-
ployes 10 lay off one or more days =
week. This. the board held in decision
No ~ was a violation Of the trans
portation law.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
FLOWERS FOR RED ARMY.
Vladivostok Welcomes Chita
Troops After Evacuation of
Toxic Troops.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

by Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Toxic, Oct. 2S.-In Vladivostok red
flags are flying everywhere. A new
government has been formed by
Chairman Nitszechen of the peoples
Revolutionary party in the Maritime
province. He formerly was a mu-
nicipal guard.
The Chita army, we'll disciplined
organization is guarding the immense
stores of arms left by the allies. The
Far Eastern Republic Red army>came
with a vanguard OF Cavalry, followed
by Infantry and artillery. The people
met the invaders by waving red flags
at them and showering them With
flowers.
While the behavior of the Chita
troops in Vladivostok has been unob-
Jectionable. so far as is known here.
the only source of news has been from
Japanese ships in the Siberian harbor.
Special dispatches from Korea report
that the Reds have been looting and
burning the homes of the whites
around Poasiet Bay.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
ILL AFTER EATING GIFT CAKE
Thought II Was Sent by Friend
Poison Suspected,

Ey Associated Press to Every Evening
Philadelphia. Oct. 28.--W. w
Sterrett. an expert accountant. and
his wife. are in BryH Mawr Hospital in
critical condition today. the result
of having eaten a cake they received
in the mail yesterday.
The cake came in box without
identification sign. Believing II came
from a. friend the couple at It with
their evening meal and were stricken.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
CROOKS USE POISON PEN.
Blackmallers Make Wide Campaign in
Attack on Young Matron's Character.
isy Associated Press 10 Every Evening.

New York. Oct. 2S.-Receipts Of
poison pen" letters. attacking the
regulations Of a young married wo-
man and a much older man. by the
young matron's husband and scores
OF residents in Forest Hills. Long
Island suburb. were under police in
vestigation today The letters, which
were placed in the mail after efforts
TO obtain a money settlement from the
woman's husband failed. were post
marked from three Manhattan sub
stations, and apparently were multi
graphed. The husband turned severa.
of the letters over to his attorney for
action, declaring he had every faith
in his wife. and that he would not pay
$1,000 CT Ave cents for blackmail.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
AGENTS
AT REH0B0TH BEACH
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Rehobo;h Beach, Del, Oct. 2s.-Pro-
hibition agents today were investigat-
ing reports that rum running vessels
have chosen this harbor to land their
cargoes after It was learned last night
that residents saw a large schooner
transferring cargo believed to be
whisky TO the beach by motor boats
According to reports. a schooner un-
loaded hero last week and the cargo
was sent away in motor trucks.
After a number of motor boats put
to the schooner. which arrived last
night and returned TO the beach. the
boat hoisted anchor and made off.
It's speed increased by an auxiliary
engine.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
y. VI. {. A. Fellowship Supper.

Tomorrow night at the second of
the fellowship suppers. which are held
each Sunday evening by the dormitory
committee Of the Y. NJ. c. A, Charles
+. Cant of the Harbor Commission
Will be the speaker. Tomorrow eve
ning's supper will commence at 5.45.
In the absence of the other commit
tee officers, Julian Todd. secretary and
treasurer Of the committee, will pre-
side. All men are invited to attend.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
LICENSED TO WED.

Magistrate Gluckman has issued
marriage licenses 20 the following
persons: Anthony NJ. Bove. 22OO
West Ninth street. and. Elizabeth
smith. 920 Maryland avenue; Joseph
Omatowski, New Castle. and Mary
chinill, 2fS Oak street; Israel Handel
man. 6lo West Sixth street. and Bessie
Wilier. Sal Madison street.
. Magistrate Black has issued mar
rage licenses TO Leon Collins. 1902
East Twelfth street. and Cora Governs
same address: Frank McIlheney. Z
South Market street. and Laura
Henry, Dover.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
Much Interest I'm "Y- School.

Much interest is being shown in the
y. NJ. c. a. evening schools course
IN Office management, j. II. Boal. edu-
cational director of the associate
stated this morning. The next classes
In this course Will be in the form OF
a round table discussion. The class
meets every Thursday night. Instruc-
ton is being given by II. A. Piper,
who is director of the Office Man
ayers Association OF the United States.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
ST1LLMAN LOSES AGAIN.
Bankers Motion TO Have Divorce
Case Reopened Is Denied.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

by AsSoclhted Press 10 EVERY evening.
Poughkeepsie, y. Y. Oct 2S.-Su-
preme Court Justice Seeser today de-
MED the motion OF counsel for James
A. Stillman. New York banker. 10 show
cause why the decision handed down
by Supreme Court Judge Morschauser
at White Plains, y. Y, confirming
the report OF Referee Gleason in fav-
or of Mrs. Stillman and her son Guy.
should not be reviewed.
Justice Seeger denied the motion
simply on the motive" thereby plac-
ing the entire case, involving the
actions of Mrs. Anne l.: Stillman and
the legitimacy of Baby Guy in the
Jurisdiction of Appellate division Of
the Supreme Court.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
Alleged Highwayman Claims Alibi

Alleged TO have held up and robbed
Moses Eaby, Of Locust Grove. of a
wallet containing check for $40 and
$50 in cash at Second and King
streets, last Thursday night. William
Holiday. colored, when arraigned be-
fore Deputy Judge Lynn in Municipal
Court this morning, was held under
$1,000 bail for a hearing next Tuesday.
The negro denied having robbed Eaby.
and maintained that at the time of the
alleged offense he was working.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
Indian Pageant mt st. Paurs.

Under the direction of NJ. f. Os-
borne. 5. T. D., returned missionary
from India, who is canvassing the
country, forty young people of 81.
Pauls NJ. E. Church presented
pageant depicting the customs of India
at the church last night. There were
number of Indian songs and yells.
Dr. Osborne made a brief address
in which he told how people of the
lowest caste in India are prosecuted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
Miss H0rney Hostess

4 masquerade party was given bv
Miss Evelyn Horney, Thursday eve
hins at her home. West Eleventh
street Those present were: Misses
EIaiouise Bishop, Alice Tarbutton.
Betty Tarbutton. Rosely Richards
Beulah Young. Evelyn Horney. VIII
liam Ellsworth, Paul Buckworth
Frank Roberts. Clyde Young, Albert
Stlreith. Frances Stirelith. Wells
Princeton. William Horney. Els.
worth Horney. Dureca Reitter
THOMAS Bush. Ted Cunning, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. Horney.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
Heater Crushes G.. f.. Hearne.

While working at the plant of the
American Car and Foundry Co. yes
terday afternoon, George Z. Hearne.
% years old, Of All East Seventh
street, sustained n dislocation of the
right knee when an electric heater
fell on his leg. He was removed TO
the Delaware Hospital in the police
ambulance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
PRESS FOR INDEPENDENCE.
Resolution In Philippine Congress To.
day Makes Request OF the u. s.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

Manila. Oct. 2S.-A resolution was
introduced In the Philippine House of
Representatives today asking the
United States to recognize the right
of the Philippine Islands to indie
pendence. The resolution was re-
ferred to a committee.
The resolution also requested the
United States governmnt to fix a
date for the summoning of constitu-
tional committee to frame a constitu-
tion upon which an independent
Philippine republic would be founded.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
Presbytery to Meet.

The Presbytery of New Castle will
hold a pro re nata meeting in First
and Central Presbyterian Church on
Thursday afternoon, November .,
when it will act on pastoral calls and
dismissions and transact other bust
ness that has accumulated since its
last stated meeting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
Halloween Party Lat Night.

The Misses Helen Lynch and
Myrtle Hoover were hostesses last
evening at Halloween party at the
home of the formers aunt. Mrs.
Clarence Lynch, 1910 Delaware ave-
nue.. The house was 'attractively dec
GRATED in orange and black. Many
interesting games were enjoyed and
dancing concluded the affair.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
GRAIN AND PORk-CLOSING
By Associated Pres

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Chicago, Oct 2s.-Closing: Wheat,
Dec. 1.14ia: May, Lips; July. 1861.
Corn, Dec. 667s; May. 67%: July.
66+. oats. Dec. AN; May, AIS:
July, 39% Lard, Oct, 1910: Jan.
9.45. Ribs, Oct. 1880: Jan. $50.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
Douglas Club Meets Tuesday.

The Frederick Douglas Political AS
sociation will hold meeting on Tues
day night at 7l3 French street. On
Thursday night, in the National
Theatre, there will be massmeetins
under the auspices of the Colored
Women's City Committee. Senator
du Pont is expected to speak.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
Hines College Club to Hike.

The Hines College Club will hike to
Dam on November 20. Plans
for the trip were made at a meeting
last night at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
I. p. Paris. sos Washington street
Seven new members were admitted TO
the club. The next meeting will be
held at the home of John r. Hayes,
30l West Twenty-second street on
Wednesday. November 20
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
Auto and Wagon In Collision.

A Chevrolet touring car, owned by
the Wilmington Realty Co. and driv-
en- by Tyler Coombs. colltded with a
wagon of Gimbel Brothers at Ninth
and Oranges streets this afternoon
The wagon was driven by Jacob God
frey of 800 East Fourth street. Both
were slightly damaged.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
Learning Essential for CiyilIzatlo

Rabbi Lee J. Levinger last night
spoke at the Temple OF Truth, his sub
ject being The People and the Book"
He referred to the library drive as in
dicative Of the great desire for learn
ing that characterizes the present
civilization. and said that 800 years
ago such drive would have been i'm
possible.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
Rummage Sale For MI. Salem.

The Women's Home Missionary So
ciety Of Mount Salem M. Z. Church
will hold rummage sale next Mon
day at S02 Tatnall street. Those who
have articles they wish TO donate to
the sale should call 5469-W or 1851.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
New York Bank Clearlnes.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
New York, Oct. 2s.--The actual con-
dition OF the clearing house banks and
trust companies for the week shows
that they hold s51 SIC. 900 in excess
of legal requirements. This is an in
crease of s27. .222 800 from last week.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
PHILA. PRODUCE.-CLOSING,
;y Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Philadelphia, Oct. 2S. - Closing:
Corn. lower. No. ., export. S4lh6
s51a; No. 3, S3AGS4l2; No. 4, S2la@
sS12; carlots. local. No. ,. yellow. S9@
S91a; do. No. 3. SS@SSla; do. No. 4.
Ss@SSH
Oats. lower; No. ,. white, 56G56Is:
No. 3, white, 54lad55.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
Ral.roaders and Carhuilders Meet

George W. Woomer, representative
OF the Brotherhood of Railway EN-
ployes, was the principle speaker at
the combined, weekly meeting OF the
striking shopmen and Pullma nem-
ployes last night in Irish American
Hail. COS French street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28

Glasgow. Oct. 28.--Former Prime
Minister Lloyd George, addressing an
audience Of 5000 people who received
him enthusiastically today declared in
referring to the breaking UP of the
coalition that the world is in such
trouble It is In such condition, that
you cannot afford TO indulge I'm party
chickering's and quarrels until the
nation is on frm rock again.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
Liberty Bond Quotations.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
New York, Oct. 2S.--Liberty bonds
closed s1as, 1O0.55; first AIS, 1882;
second 4&s. 9s1o; third 4h's, $3.50;
fourth ANS. $500; Victory ANS (un-
called) 10000; do. Called 10000; L.
S. Treasury, AN s, 99.44.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
Alleged Drug Addict Arrested.

May Jackson, colored, was arrested
this morning by Policeman Wurtele
on a charge of being addicted to the
use of narcotic drugs. She will be
given a hearing in Municipal Court
on Monday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
LATEST DISPATCHES.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

Saskatoon, Sask., Oct. 2S.-News
reached here today OF the death OF
Henry Lorenz, "A farmer in Pleasant
dale. Northern Saskatchewan, at the
age OF III. Up to n year ago he was
heavy smoker. but tho increased
price OF tobacco caused him to stop,
he said.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28

Denver, Col, Oct. 2S.---The tiny
finger OF his baby last night snuffed
out the life of Fred Kraus. 35 year
old-farmer, residing four miles south
Of Hudson. Kreus was leaning on the
muzzle OF "A gun and talking to his
wife. His three year old son. playing
on the floor, caught at the stock of
the shot gun, his finger pulling the
trigger.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
Georgetown Girl Arrested.

A Georgetown girl, who was ar
rested at Chester, Pa, on a charge of
incorrisibility. will be put in the care
of the Delaware Childrens Home So
ciety.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
cooperative League Activities.

An enjoyable Halloween party was
given Thursday night by Circle No. /,
of the Girls Cooperative League at
Ktrkwood Park Circle No. held a
dance last night at Thirteenth and
Clayton streets.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
Personal.

DR. and Mrs. w. c. Goodnow, of
Pasadena, Cal, are the guests of Mrs.
James Bailey of 1905 Delaware ave-
nue..
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
Runaway Boy Sent to Brooklyn.

Solomon Stern, runaway from
Brooklyn, was sent home today, after
his parents had provided transporta-
ton.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
DEATHS

REED-In this city. on October 5. 1922.
Amanda, wife Of John Reed
Due notice Of funeral viii be given.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
Supper for Baseball Players.

y supper will be served in the
Community Building at Richardson
Park tonight in honor Of members Of
the baseball team
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
Thirty Seek Naturalizat ton.

Thirty persons applied for naturali-
zation papers in the United States
Court Office yesterday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28
OBITUARY.
Mrs, Ida j. Martin,

Mrs. Ida Jester Martin, for many
years a resident of Wilmington. died
this morning at her home, SOC West
Eight street. following a prolonged
Illness. The funeral will be held on
Tuesday afternoon, with services at .
O'Clock. Interment will be private.
Deceased is survived by three
daughters. Misses L. May and S.
Frances Martin and Mrs. William 1.
Corkran, and one son. Walter ]. Mar
Tin, all of this city. Her husband died
some years ago.
Edward Tatnall Lea.
Edward Tatnall Lea, son of the late
William and Sarah B. Lea of this city.
died at his home in Toledo. Ohio. yes
terday. The funeral will be held from
the home OF his parents. 1903 Market
street, on Monday morning, with ser
vices at IL o'clock. Interment will be
private.
Mr.. Lea was at one time resident
uf Wilmington, but left the city about
u years ago. He was in business in
Toledo. Besides his parents he is sur
NiNed by "A widow and one son, who
i've in Toledo.
Mrs. Rose SIudowski.
Mrs. Rose Siudowski. So years old
died yesterday. The funeral will be
held Tuesday morning from the home
{; her son-in-law, IS Sixth avenue
N.hh requiem mass at st. Hedwig 5
CnCrch at 9 o'clock and interment in
i's Cathedral cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28

washington. Oct. 2S.--Proposals Of
American railroads. acting In CON
Junction with Canadian lines, to in
crease freight rates on steel rails and
steel tie materials from producing
points In Pennsylvania, Maryland and
West Virginia TO Canadian points
were held unjustified today by the
Interstate Commerce Commission. The
Increases proposed ranged from 10 to
25 per cent and would have become
effective tomorrow.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-28

Napa, Cal. oct. 2s.--Max Tamil.
rahcher ana grape grower. was
drowned In a seven foot wine vat In st
night II In thought he sought to
stir the wine which was fermenting
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-12-14
Mrs. Hoag Passes
Away at Newport

Mrs. Amanda Hoag of Ticon-
deroga, New York, passed away
at the home Of her son, H. c. F.
Hoag 9 Pleasant street early
Tuesday morning, where she has
lived for the past year and a half.
Mrs. Hoag was born in Whiting
March 30 1849. In early childhood
her parents moved to Maria, N. Y.
where she received her early edu-
cation. After her marriage to Mr..
Hoag they resided in Port Henry
and the latter years of her life she
was a resident of Ticonderoga. Mr..
Hoag died 40 years ago. Mrs. J..
F. Grimes Of Schenectady, N. Y,
a daughter, and H. c. NJ. Hoag,
her son, are the only immediate
relatives who survive her.
Mrs. Hoag's illness which dates
from last April, was due to arterie
sclerosis and the end was hasten
ed by a serious heart trouble.
Through all these months she has
had skillful and loving care.
A prayer service will be held at
her late home this evening. Rev.
H. B. Rankins, pastor of the
First Baptist church will officiate
and the remains, accompanied by
Mr.. Hoag, will be taken Thursday
morning to Port Henry for funeral
services and interment.