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The Washington times., 1923-03-19

International News Service dis
patch from New York revealing a
widespread organization in the
United States of the Fascist, the
group which recently gained con.
troll of the Italian government.
Other branches OF BLACK Shirt
organization. 1t was stated. are be.
Ing established In other countries
Enthused by the coup d'etat which
carried Benito Mussolini, the "Iror
Premier into power, Italians
throughout the world have locked
to the Black Shirt banner, EN-.
baasy officials said. Al mushroom
growth Of branches or the great
Italian party has been noted where.
ever an Italian colony exists.
Rome Controls Movement.
cognizant Of this spontaneous al
legiance to the Fascist. the central
committe in Rome has taken steps
to control the movement in foreign
countries. At the last meeting Of
the committee the rapid growth OF
the Fascist was given careful con-
sideration and It was decided that
every possible step should be taken
to prevent activity I'm other countries
which might be considered mot only
contrary to the laws OF those cour,.
tries, but also the traditions"
Consequently 1t was determined
that the foreign organizations should
be chartered from Rome under al.
rect supervision OF the central party.
ana that one branch i'm each country
should be given supervision over ali
other branches in that country.
Growth Of the Fascist In the
United States. however, should not
he construed as move to divert
allegiance Of Italians from the laws
Of this country" 1t was stated.
Organization here is founded
primarily upon loyalty to American
laws and traditions. The Fascist.
OF course. is sworn to combat anv
form OF radicalism. but this can
be accomplished without conflict
with American laws, The Aneri.
can Fascist will merely lend their
fun moral support to the fight
against communism, and through
propaganda distributed among their
own people and in other peaceful
ways: aid in stamping out the red
peril" ~"
The Washington times., 1923-03-19
MUSSOL|NI
IS BEHIND
MOVE
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avowedly for the purpose of spread.
ing Fascist propaganda.
The Italian King, in one of the
most influential OF these papers Is
frequently referred to as our
king and Italy as "our country
In communications addressed by
Mussolini are articles In Fascist
papers, established here by Italian
groups, where citizen and noncitizen
are constantly referred to as "Ital,
san colonies"
The methods pursued in organic.
ing such groups includes admitted
threats to those who declined to
join.
THAT the militant group, in organ
izing primarily to fight radicals,
may run in conflict with the laws
OF the United States enacted to
handle such exigencies is not taken
into consideration by the Fascist
groups or by the directorate in ITALY,
Swear Obedience to Italy.
The following cable was sent to
MusSolini by Giannetto Bottoro, sec
rotary Of the Boston Fascist, with
headquarters at 261 Hanover street:
The first Italian Fascist of Bos-
ton. strongly united by the ancient
and new faith of Rome in the intau-
Ribility of the fatherland. swear
their unlimited and unconditional
obedience to the leaders Of the New
Italy" $
Copies Of this cable were spread
broadcast among. the Boston Ital-
ians.
Members 81 this Fascist group
are naturaiized citizens
So complete is the control. Of the
ITALIAN Fascist OF the American
groups organised here at their direc-
ton, that any official chosen to
head q Fascist GROUP In the United
States must have his name sub
mitted to the central party bureau
in italy for approvai@before he can
officiate
The central party bureau further
more. has complete authority to
send Representatives to the United
States to dissolve any branch
organization here. Every branch
organized here understands 1t owes
complete obedience to any such rep
resentative sent here from Italy
and that all local authority IL
the central party bureau.
A0EnlIS ACTIVITIES mere.
These admissions were made to
International News Service By
Antonio Carminati, No. II, o.
the F'lorentine original Fascist who
came to the United States IN July,
1921, and who has since been active
in the formation Of Fascist groups
here. At present he is connected
with the conservative Fascist news.
paper L'Opinione of Philadelphia
These agents who have such com
plete and unquestioning control OF
the American branches. have been
travelling to and fro between Italy
and the United States at will dur
ing the past two years.
Hosts of Fascist under orders to
make intensive efforts to extend
the organization are now in the
United States.
The Washington times., 1923-03-19
MASSACHUSETTS WOMEN
COMING TO HONOR LINCOLN

The women who will accompany
Gov. Claiming II. Cox of Nassachu-
sets, on the occasion of the plant
ing here OF forty trees May 4, 5
and 8, in honor of Lincoln, will be
entertained by the women of the
Massachusetts State society of the
District of Columbia. 1t is expected
that 500 visitors will be in the city
to attend the exercises.
The local society Aas mailed I 200
invitations to local business men
to be present at the ceremonies,
the object being to form a warm
friendship between the people here
and those of the Northern State.
A dance and card party will be
given tomorrow night at the Ward
man Park Hotel, beginning at s
o'clock. Luminous electric lights
which were feature of the society's
ball at the Willard Hotel will again
be display
The Washington times., 1923-03-19
SHOOTSH|INSELF
At TER AUTO
HITS MAN
HaIleck A. Maine, Brooding
Over Victims Fate, Puts
Bullet in Head.

While Halleck A. Maine, twenty
four year-old stock salesman, 1892
Quebec place northwest, lies dead, a
suicide, following hours of brooding
over the impending death Of Fred
B. Buckingham, forty-seven years.
1914 Otis place northwest, the latter
is reported improved at his home
and will live. @
Maine, according to the police,
was being sought on a warrant
charging him with running Bucking-
ham down in his machine when he
ignored traffic regulations and
rushed past a still street car at the
rate Of forty miles an hour.
While buckingham is suffering
from a number of painful wounds
and the shock to his nervous sys-
tenn has not been determined, his
physician. the police understand,
says there Is no doubt but what
he will survive the accident.
TIN a rotter. l apologize"
This is the brief message to his
wife and mother found on a note
in Names pocket by Coroner NEWT
who issued certificate of death
by suicide after viewing the body
in his office at 1916 K street north
west, where he took his life. Maine
fired a bullet through his temple.
Scores of cigarette butts about the
floor were silent proof that Maine
went to the office after the acct
dent Saturday night and remained
there until he shot himself.
Maine for the last five years had
been employed as bond salesman
by several companies. Three years
ago he married Miss Mary T. J6ene-
mann, a Washington girl. The cou'
pie had recently moved into a new
home at 1882 Quebec place.
He is survived also by his mother,
who for the past year has made her
home with her son. Both mother
and wife are Frustrated by the
tragedy. They are staying for the
present at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Archibald Meatyard, Rosemary
street, Chevy Chase.
Leonard Sibley, who occupies ad'
joining offices, was attracted to
Names office by the sound of shot.
The bullet. after piercing the mans
head, passed through an office door
and lodged in an adjoining wall.
The Washington times., 1923-03-19
]. B. Small | WOOD.
DIES At TER
OPERATION
News Manager Of Evening Star
Had Lived IN District for
Seventeen Years.

John Bell Smallwood, forty-one
years old. news manager OF me
Evening Star, died at o'clock this
morning at Garfield Hospital. where
he underwent an operation for in
festival trouble Saturday night. He
suffered great pain while he was on
the operating table, a. he was uTl.
able to take an anaesthetic.
Born IN Erie, Pa, in 1882, he was
educated there in the public schools.
Later he attended Cornell University
and was graduated from that ineti-
tuition In 1903. After graduating
he removed to Buffalo, N. H, where
he made his home with his father.
While in that city he was engaged
for a short time In reporting for
the Buffalo Enquirer.
In 1905, he came to the District
and joined the staff of The Eve
ming Star and was connected with
that PAPER until his death. Start
ing as a reporter, he rose to be as
news manager, He was serving IN
the last-nanfed capacity when he be-
came Ill. During the world war he
was acting news editor.
He was a member of Temple
INOyrb AuukE, r -. ~. W., DUcslA "
Trade, Chevy Chase Club and Ma.
tionaI Press Club. He recently re-
signed from the University Club.
For several years he was treasurer
Of the Press Club. He was also
Identified with the Cornell Alumni
Association.
His father Wilbur r. Smallwood.
hurried 10 this city when he heard
Of his sons serious illness ct the
hospital and was with him at the
end. Accompanying the father was
Mr.. Srnallwood's widow, Mrs. Lola
SmallWood. Funeral arrangements
have not yet been made.
Mr.. SmalIwood married Miss Lola
Estberg In Waukesha In 1917. a
two-year-old daughter, Sara. also
survives him.
The Washington times., 1923-03-19
CIVIL SERVICE TESTS
OPEN FOR MESSENGERS

Messenger boys, who are sixteet
years old but not yet eighteen, arr
wanted by the Government. The
salaries range from $50 to $50. plus
the bonus of $50 a month.
A marine engineer for the fire
department is also wanted The
position pays 81, AGO a year, plus the
usual bonus.
Applications for the latter posi-
ton will be received by the Civil
Service commission until April 3.
No examination will be required,
but applicants will be rated on the
subjects of physical ability. training
and experience.
Examination of the applicants for
the messenger service will be held
March "a.
The Washington times., 1923-03-19
HUSKY MAYOR TAKES HAND
IN FIGHT AT HIS OFFICE

HAzLETON, Pa. March Is
Mayor James G.. Harvey, who in
his youth beat John L. Sullivan
in weight-lifting contest in a
Philadelphia theater, showed that
after forty years he is still one.
of the strongest men in the hard
coal fields, when he separated q
Lehigh Valley Railroad shop guard
and shipments strike sympathis
ger who came to blows In his pri-
vate office in City Hall.
Harvey knocked the breath out
of them by blows on their backs,
after which he yanked the pair
apart and elected them. Red Cross
attaches called the police, but the
affair was all over when the POI
lice crossed the hall from their
rooms to the mayors headquarters.
The Washington times., 1923-03-19
ILLNESS Of SON
DELAYS TRIAL
Of N|ORSES
Il. r. Morse, One Of Respon-
dents, Sends Doctors Ger
tificate to Court.

The absence Of Harry F. Morse,
OF New London, Conn.,. one Of the
sons of Charles w. Morse, charged
in competition with his father and
others with conspiring to defraud
the Government and Shipping Board
In war contracts, caused J1stice
Stafford in Criminal Court. No. |
today to postpone trial Of the case
until tomorrow. Young Morse -
iii and Judge Nash lockwood, Of
New York and Attorney Wilton j.
Lambert, representing the accused,
presented q physicians certificate
testifying to the illness of Morse.
District Attorney Gordon sub
mitted that the certificate was not
sufficiently explicit in explaining
why Morse should not attend the
trial The court suggested that q
better showing be made of the con-
dition Of the patient and adjourned
the case until tomorrow.
Al nolle prtlsse was entered against
George NJ Burditt, a lawyer of New
York, now in Chicago, on motion
Of District Attorney Gordon, who
stated that after considering the
evidence OF the alleged conspiracy,
he had arrived at the conclusion
that no conviction could be had,
AGAINST him. This motion had the
ERECT Of dismissing the Indictment
against Burditt.
Al delay was asked by Judge
lockwood to give an opportunity
to others indicted to apply for q
severance. He said he had nan
been informed of the application
for a separate trial OF Colin IT
Livingstone, w. w. Scott and LeOn-
ard Christie which had been granted
last Saturday Tho -t declined
to delay the fvss applica-
i'm f0ys other severar1enn If II
The Washington times., 1923-03-19
ANGEL Of SLAIN
MODEL RICH
STON|AN
infatuated With Dorothy King,
He Showered Her With
Jewels.
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an automobile for Albert Guimares,
for a raccoon coat worth $500 for
Guimares. for $500 diamond
ring for Guimares. Guimares is the
man of whom Dorothy said:
HE beats me. but I love him"
Despite the fortune he lavished
on the girl in the last year. the
elderly Boston millionaire told the
authorities he saw the girl only ten
or twelve times in that period.
Had Champagne Dinner.
He admitted having a champagne
dinner with the model in her apart
nent on the night preceding the
tragic death of Dorothy, Later that
night he returned. preceded by Mr..
Wilson," his secretary. Champagne
was admittedly drunk. and although
the girl is known to have been fond
of the sparkling beverage. Mar.
shall" says neither was drunk.
"Wilson" left shortly after his EN-.
pioyer arrived. The latter left about
3 a. m.
One mystery was cleared up in
connection with the case when Mr..
ton man. Previous to that, he had
been reputed an English nobleman
referred to as "Sir john"
Seek "ChIOral'' RObber.
Assistant District Attorney Pc.
cora, 1t became known today, and
a host of detectives are searching
the Great White Way for a man
from Philadelphia, who, it is de.
clared, may know considerable about
how the model was murdered,
A detective from Philadelphia
brought first word of the "Chloral
robber." He was sent here to trace
a man wanted in his city and also
in Kansas City for drugging and
robbing unsuspecting women of
their Jewels.
Several robheries similar to the
King case have occurred recently
in Philadelphia, the detective said.
He was here to trace a man sus-
pected of drugging Philadelphia
woman a short time ago and rob-
bling her Of $50, 900 worth of jewelry.
This man, the detective said. was
wanted in Kansas City on a similar
charge.
The girls body was buried yes
terday in Greenwood Cemetery.
Two automobiles followed the hearse
and neither contained any of her
associates Of Upper Broadway. Hilda
Ferguson, her former roommate and
closest friend, was said TO be indis.
posed.
The Washington times., 1923-03-19
FISH HAWK FLIES AND
"SALT" PREDICTS LUCK

CAPE MAY. ~. J. March 49,
By oil the piscatorial canons OF
yore, splendid fishing season for
the mackerel fleet is assured. opjne
the salts" of Fishing Creek. six
miles north of here. He reported
seeing a fish hawk flying twelve
days ahead of his season.
BY this token, an extra heavy
run of fish along the southern
New Jersey coast IL expected. The
vanguard of the Gloucester mack,
erel fleet is here. More than 200 of
the n1ackerel men will be fishing
out OF Cape May harbor by April
/.
The Washington times., 1923-03-19
e:No One viii Commend
the Mar. Who Clues Hot
Wute- to a Friend"

SO wrote the Greek Si-
monedes, the most famous
lyric poet of his time-4H
B. c. Water was then cooled
by evaporation - the porous
vessels containing it often
being famed by slaves all
night to hasten the cooling.
Eugene Field sang of the
tinkle of ice in the pitcher. and
no man would offer water to
his friend today without the
CHEEKY tinkle of ice in the
glass.
Pure, clean american Ice IS friend.
ships offering in hundreds of Wash
ingtou's homes, Clubs and restaurants
The Washington times., 1923-03-19
20 SEA GOING VESSELS
BEING BUILT IN u, S. YARDS

NEW YORK. March 1s.-There
are twenty.eight sea-going steel yes
sells, Of 1878 gross tons, ordered
or being built in American yards to.
day. according to the American bu.
reau Of shipping.
The majority of the ships are
destined for the ore and coal trades
of the Great Lakes. or for passen.
ger and cargo service In the pro-
tected coastWise trade.
The Washington times., 1923-03-19
Plan FOR MANY
ALEXANDRIA
ACTIVITIES

ALEXANDRIA, Va, March a.
Benjamin johnson. colored. an en-
ploye OF the Southern railway, was
injured yesterday afternoon when
he was hit by q switching engine
of the r.. +. & p. railroad at
Franconia, Va. He was brought to
the Alexander Hospital. where he is
being attended to by DIR. NJ. T..
Delaney. The injuries sustained
are a badly cut head, hand and a
bruised back.
The executive committee OF the
board Of directors of the chamber
OF commerce win meet this after
noon at o'clock to arrange the
plans for the annual meeting Of the
chamber OF commerce to be held
March 81. :,
The Salvation Army campaign
committee win meet tonight at 8
o'clock in the chamber of commerce
building to complete the plans for
their drive. The drive, which is
for $1,000, is for the current ex-
penses of 1923 and viii be held
March 81 to 20.
The Washington times., 1923-03-19

VICKSBURG, Miss. March 1s.-
1t is feared the excessive cold
weather in this section will do con,
siderable damage to truck and fruit
trees. A minimum of "a degrees
was reported early today, and ice
was in evidence. Continued cold
weather is forecast. !. Word from
Crystal Springs and other trucking
centers indicates much damage
from the unseasonably cold weather
The Washington times., 1923-03-19
FIVE DEAD, Toll
Of BLIZZARD
IN WEST
Severe Storm Accompanied by
Zero Weather Causes
Heavy Damage.

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City and Minneapolis had broken
through the drifts. but trains on
that road from the north and south
were stjll snow bound.
The Washington times., 1923-03-19
Freezing on Gulf Coast.

DALLAS, Tex, March 19.-Texas
today is in the tolls of the coolest
weather of the winter. The drop
in temperature was accompanied
by piercing north wind. In some
sections 1t reached the velocity OF a
gale. The temperature in Dallas
early today was 20 above zero.
Freezing temperatures extended to
the Gulf coast.
The fruit crop in many sections
have suffered severely.
The Washington times., 1923-03-19
Live stock suffers.

LINCOLN. Neb.. March 1s.-
After twelve hours of Obstructive
activities, one of the worst billiards
OF the year had abated this morn
ing. Stock men in the range
country to the west reported q
heavy live stock loss.
The Washington times., 1923-03-19
Cold Wave HITS Kentucky.

LOUISVILLE. KY, March 1s.--
All Kentucky shivered today in the
grip Of sudden cold wave, the
mercury having dropped so degrees
In twelve hours. It was above
zero this morning.
The Washington times., 1923-03-19

Prices realised on Swift & Company
sales OF carcass beef in Washington. D. G..
for week ending Saturday. March IL.
1898, on shipments sold out. ranged from
800 cents to 1900 cents per pound and
averaged 12.I3 cents per pound-Advt.
The Washington times., 1923-03-19
Mantle Of Facisti
Thrown Over Whole
World, Officials Say

By GEORGE T.. DURNO,
Copyright 1898. BY International
News Sefviee.)
Confirmation was given in italian
official circles here today to an
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-11-16
OAK GROVE NEWS

Oak Grove Community Club will
hold it's monthly meeting, Wednesday
evening, November 18th.
A program is being prepared by the
school, under the direction of theil
teacher, Miss Powell.
Our president, Mrs. Deputy, is pre-
pared to discuss or answer any ques-
lions on the subject of "What Impor-
lance are Our School Libraries to
Us?"
All members are urged to come out
and bring their friends. A jolly good
time is expected by all.
Our school is trying hard to raise
our attendance to so per cent each
month in order that we can profit by
the reward offered us, a book each
month.
Every man in the community is anx-
ious to finish husking corn before
November Is, as they expect to give
the Dummies a chase.
On Friday, November 18th, the fifth
and eighth grades will debate the
question, Resolved that Water is
More Destructive Than Fire" Come
out and see if you agree with the win
ming side.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-11-16
SCORES INDIFFERENT VOTING

Attacking the American public for
it's Indifference to it's obligation to
vote, James A. Emery, general coum-
sci of the National Industrial Council,
declares that in the last presidential
election only 40 per cent OF qualified
voters participated in the balloting.
Political Indifference is a besetting
American sin, but it is the sin of the
conservative, not of the radical" as
serted Mr.. Emery. 1t is interesting to
note that the State of Delaware, to-
gether with Indiana, topped tine list of
states with the highest percentage Of
registered voters who cast their vote.
He added that in the last elections
for the Senate Delaware cast rs per
cent of it's registered vote, Indiana, IS
per cent; North Dakota, 81 per cent;
Nebraska, Sc per cent; Montana, 81
per cent; New York and Wisconsin, So
per cent, respectively; Maine, At per
cent; Iowa and Vermont, 40 per cent;
Pennsylvania, 43 per cent; Washing
ton, SO per cent, and Michigan, 80 per
cent.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1923-11-16
HICKORY HILL
(near MillsDoro)

Look" The Houston's School Dis
trict. No. 241b, the last school in this
vicinity, has organized a P. t. A.
Its name is Houston's Social CluD'
This is how we did it. On November
the eighth, the children and parents
met at the school house. The children
entertained the parents first. The tea
cher, Lee C. Mumford, spoke on the
value of a library for the school. Al
ter which George Williams OF Mills
boro, gave a very interesting talk on
the necessity of us having P. L. A.
here in our school, after which we
proceeded to organize, Mr.. Williams
acting as temporary chairman. Inc
officers elected as follows: President
Mrs. Birdie Mumford; vice president,
Mrs. Ella McCabe; secretary and
treasurer, Lee c. Mumford. Member
ship committee: Mrs. Martha Num-
ford. On motion by John F. McCabei
the dues are to be twenty-five cents
year.
There were fourteen charter men,
bers on the roll when the meeting
adjourned. The next meeting will be
held on December the twentieth with
a Christmas program. EVERYBODY wei
come.
The stork, that ever busy bird IN
his flight on November the third, paus-
ed at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
L. Hudson and left them a twelve
poung boy, whose name is Preston
Lee. The mother and baby are doing
nicely. :
Miss Matte Mitchell of Millsboro is
spending the week with her cousin
Miss Gertrude Mumford.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Brasure and ram
ilv. Mr.. and Mrs. Noah Stevens ano
family, of Selbyville, spent SUNDAY
with Mr.. and Mrs. James Mumford.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dukes and son
Anvil. spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Taylor.
ollie Collins has purchased ne"
Mr. and Mrs. John F. McCabe and
daughters, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Parker
and sons. called on Lee c. MumIoru
and family on Sunday evening.
Mrs. Sallie Hudson is visiting rela-
+ives in philadelphia for few days.
Corn husking bees are about over
for this season.