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Evening journal., 1919-10-20
DUP0NTS W0ULDBL0W
COURT HOUSE WALLS

II was stated today that the dupont
Powder Company has made an offer to
raze the old Court House building at
Tenth and Market streets. The work
Of pulling down the structure with a
steam windlass and block pulleys is
progressing very slowly. and will take
considerable time at the present rate
OF speed. Meanwhile the excavations
made by steam shovels OF the ground
about the edi0ce has proceeded so rap
idly that the earth has been cut away
almost 10 the foundations OF the Court
House on The Eleventh and the King
street sides.
The dupont Company, Il Is under
stood, is willing TO employ IFS own
experts IN blowing up The building
walls and guarantee that no damage
other than that OF bringing down the
building Itself will result.
The dupont building Is near 20 the
Court House. The Company has de-
Veloped a new dynamite charge. the
force OF which Is so confined as 20
bring down the walls OF a building
blown up within the limits OF The
building foundations.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
REFEREE ALLOWED WRONG COUNT.

A mislnlerpretati0n OF the football
rules by the referee In the Sllverbrook-
Wildel game on Saturday. caused an in
correct score 10 be given out. The score
was announced as 1870. In favor OF VIII
del, when II should have been 1870 In
the flrst quarter. the ball was In VII
ders possession on Sllverbrook's four
yard line. on The next play. Silver
brook was penallzed Ave yards for
holding. which, taken literally. would
have taken the ball over the Silverbrook
goal line The rules provide. however.
that in such case. the ball shall go one
half the distance OF the space remain
ing between the ball and the offending
teams goal line. provided The distance
Is less than the provided penalty.
The referee. however, ruled other
wise. stating that the play was the
same as a touchdown.
Sllyerbrook will play Defiance at Sec
ond and dupont streets next Saturday.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
FITZPATRICK SAYS
STEEL STRIKE GROWS

CHICAGO. Oct 20. United Press).-
The number OF steel strikers has in
creased fifty per cent. since the men
walked out five weeks ago. John Fitz-
patrick. strike leader, declared in an
appeal for funds.
lie urged organized labor to come to
the aid OF the hungry wives and chill
dren OF strikers"
"our workers win not be starved In
to submission" he said.
In telling OF the efforts OF the steel
companies to beat the strike, he as
serted "even Major General Leonard
Wood fell like a sheep" for their
sanda.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
TELL OF NEW ERA
TO PRESBYTERIANS

A meeting IN furthe0ance OF the New
Era movement OF the Presbyterian
Church is being held this afternoon in
First Presbyterian Church. Experts viii
explain the New Era program. They
VIII include the Rev. Merle II. Ander-
son, d. D.. district secretarysof the New
Era Movement. and Mrs. Wallace Rad
cliffe. OF Washington. d. c.. who will
speak In the interest OF women's work.
In the evening a popular meeting
viii be held, when an address Will be
delivered by the Rev. u. n. McQunkin,
d. d., or East Orange. n. J.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
THIS FELLOW ASKED
WRONG MAN FOR CASH

The police are seeking a young white
man who thrust a revolver into the
face Of II. c. Kruger. florist OF twenty
seventh and Monroe streets. at the
Kruger hot houses, late Saturday
night. and demanded money. The
wOuld-be robber when informed by
Kruger that no money was 10 be
had, backed OF the steps and made his
escape.
Il IS thought that the same man
stole a ring from the home Of William
Rutter, No. 7O2 West Twenty-fourth
street. early Saturday night
Entrance 10 the Rutter home was
made through a window during the
bsence Of the family.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
NAVE ROap Jury.

Samuel Frank Ewart, Newton L.
Grubb. Charles J. Johnson. Charles q.
Rupert and James b. Oberly have been
appointed by Resident Judge Herbert l..
Rice as a second commission for the
condemnation Of a small portion OF the
land OF Benjamin llollett, at MARSHALL
ton. needed by The Levy Court for the
Strengthening OF the Lincoln Highway.
The FIRST commission awarded Hollett
$780, $500 for the land and 800 for
fencing.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
COLUMBIA GR,pmopHoNE SCARS.

Columbia Graphophone Common stock
which was dealt In for the FIRST time on
the New York Stock Exchange on sat
urday. closing at sJ27s a share. scared
in the market today. lt sold up 20 S6i
share during the morning and fell
back 10 SCI at i.30 o'clock. II was re-
ported a short interest In the stock Is
covering" and had TO go into the
open market 20 get the shares Today's
price was equivalent 20 S6i0 for the
old stock.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
PA. LABOR MAY
AID STEEL WORKERS

PITTSBURGH, Pa. Oct. 20. Omitted
Pressl-A convention OF the PennSl-
vania Federation OF Labor VIII be held
In Pittsburgh not LATER than November
6 TO determine action on a strike in
sympathy with the steel workers.
This move was decided upon at a
meeting here yesterday in which mem
bers OF the Central Labor Union pledged
themselves to attempt to defeat re-
election OF city oflclals who have re-
fused TO act on complaints Of strikers.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
rIsH POUND MEETING POsTPoNED.

A public nearing ON the regulation OF
fisk pounds along the New Jersey.
Delaware and Virginia coast, scheduled
this afternoon at the rooms OF the
Board Of Education In the Public
Building. was postponed until next Mon
day afternoon. The meeting viii be
held under the direction Of the United
states Engineer Ofllce here.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
RECIPE FOR MAKING
CUCUMBER LOTION

Stew ripe cucumber in a very little
water, rub through a colander and
strain the juice. Mix three tablespoon
fuls OF alcohol and let stand over
night. Next day add 10 the mixture.
slowly, one tablespoonful OF oil OF
sweet almonds. and ten drops OF tine
ture OF benzoin The lotion is excel
lent for removing sunburn and creckles
and softening the skin.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
THREE ACCIDENTS
But NO ONE HURT

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Woods and
Mr. Lebrie, Of Philadelphia, while on
their way TO Wilmington Saturday
evening in an automobile met with an
accident while passing through Ches-
ter. A Victory pahde was being held
at the iime The auto collided with a
trolley car when the latter made
sudden stop. The front OF the auto
was damaged but fortunately no one
was seriously injured The party had
two other minor accidents before reach
ing Wilmington. but were again for
tunaie in escaping Injuries. They spent
yesterday with Mr.. Woods parents, Mr..
and Mrs. G. NJ. Woods, Of No. iiO6 Ian
caster avenue.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
VIENNA ASKS n. S. FoR AID

VIENNA, oct 7s.-tUnited Press.
Delayed. 1.-The Stadtrat today passed
a resolution asking the. American Con
gress 10 aid the city In ~ desperate
plight" The shortage OF food and fuel
many cause the death OF thousands this
Winter.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20

local homes between the afternoon and
evening session.
The following program viii be given
this evening: S o'clock, music; sos
O'Clock, devotional service, the Rev.
Milton Il. Slime; $50 O'Clock, contralto
solo. Miss Virginia w. Fuller; SOS
O'Clock, address. "a Passion OF Large
Dimensions" the Rev flames II
Sraughn, d. b., Baltimore. Md; Q
o'clock. music, Offering; 905 o'clock,
roll call; 9i5 O'Clock, installation Del
aware state C. r. officers. by the Rev.
u. Franklin Smiley; $50 o'clock, bene-
diction
10 is pleasure that the convention
has the Rev. James IT. Slraughn, OF
Baltimore, as The principal speaker at
ionights session. At one time he was
state president OF Delaware's C.. r..
Union. and has a host OF friends both
in Wilmington and throughout the
Stale
The officers Of the Union are: Pres
ident Dr. Evans Roberts: vice-president.
William B. F0ulk. treasurer Edgar d.
Peoples; acting secretary, Miss Eta NJ.
Reeves.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
TO oBsFRyE ARuIsTICF nay.

Governor John G.. Townsend, Jr, was
a Wilmington visitor this morning. The
Governor said he intended 20 issue a
calling for an observance
on Armlstlee Day on November A..
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
REPUBLICANS CONFER.

Prominent Republicans from all parts
OF the state held a conference at the
Hotel dupont ni1s afternoon 10 talk
over preliminaries for the campaign
next year.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20

The Want Ads are the information
bureau OF the world OF work.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20

Watch the Want Ads The coming week
for business opportunities viii be
many.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20
SI)CH V
pE[[oEl lEE il:

The Honolulu Star-Bulletin sings:
BE 1t Ever So Homely, There's No
Face Like Your Own.r
Evening journal., 1919-10-20

4 swarm OF bees raided a candy
Kitchen at Manhattan. Kan, driving out
tie patrons. They held the fort until
tie candy was gone.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20

An eastern college professor has sued
Tor $4,000 damages for being fired.
Which makes it appear that IL is more
remuneratNc for a teacher TO be dis
charged than TO stay on the job.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20

10 IS much easier finding a needle in
a haystack than husband who doesn't
know better than his wife how 10 run
the housc-tO hear him tell il.
Evening journal., 1919-10-20

In Vladivostock folks are rather free,
with the alphabet, using up as many
letters as they please. when they
please, and. believe us. they don't
please anybody but themselves by
doing it. The other day we had 70 ad-
dress an envelope to the instructor Of
playground, corner OF Guydamoxkaya
and Syetlanskava streets, Nladiyostock.
Evening star., 1919-09-20
APARTMENT DEALS
S|GNAL|zED WEEK
Northampton. 0regonian and
Newport Involved in the.
Principal Transaction.
PRIVATE HOMES ON LIST

The largest realty transaction of
the week was the transfer of three
apartments by n. +. Goss to local
investor for s1S5, 900. The apartments
involved in the deal were the North
| ampton, 1417 W street, the Oregonlan,
18th street and Oregon avenue. and
| the Newport, 2164 Florida avenue. The
sales were made through the real es-
tate firm of Gardiner & Dent. Inc.
The Northampton is a four-story
| brick building containing fifteen
apartments, producing an annual
| rental of $4,000. The consideration
was about $4,000. The Oregonian
also is a four-story brick building
| containing sixteen apartments. The
annual rental is $4,000. The consld-
Grafton was about $4,000. The New
| port is a four-story brick building
containing sixteen apartments, pro-
ducing an annual rental of $4,000.
| This consideration was about $65,0oO
| The Irvington apartment house, at
1871 T street, was sold by Bessie Y.
Coates to Mamie - Goss Tor a price
around $4,000. This building. which
contains eight apartments. is four
stories and basement. 1t produces an
annual rental of $4,000.
| other sales reported by this firm
are 2150 P street, three-story and
basement brick building with store
on the first floor and apartments
above, which was sold to B. L. Ger
schnick for $4,000. 1t produces an
annual rental of $1,000.
! No. 1889 Ashmead place was sold for
Mrs. Lillian L. Dempsey for consid-
Grafton of about $4,000. This is a
| three story and cellar brick building
containing ten rooms, two baths, with
F., all modern conveniences.
| Mrs. Carrie e. Morris purchased 6933
| 9th street. the price being $500. This
| is a new residence recently completed
| by the builder and owner, G. S.
Seek.
/ Mrs. Sarah X. Tegg purchased the
two story brick dwelling. 234 r street
northeast This is a two-story and
cellar brick containing six rooms,
| bath, with modern conveniences. The
price was s4,250.
| No. 3601 11th street was sold for Lula
Kenney to w. H. Krause. This is a
| two story and cellar brick containing
six rooms and bath. The consideration
was $4,000.
| William c. Montignoni purchased
premises 3017 11th street. 1t is a
two o-story and cellar brick containing
six rooms, bath and modern improve
ments. The purchaser will occupy it.
The consideration was $500.
Evening star., 1919-09-20
THE WEEK
Epitome of Events Ending
September 20, 1919.
FOREIGN.

Trade union congress in Glasgow
tween Rumania and entente reported
to be improving. German represent
ative in Mexico declares 10000 Ger
mans are ready to leave Germany for
Mexico. Paderewski talks on Jewish
situation in Poland. England is re-
ported ready TO suppress all Sim Fein
parliaments in Ireland. Lloyd George
speaks on new world theme, declaring
that old world methods must be
abandoned. Fiume-Itaiy union re-
ported. Length of Col. Houses stay
in Paris is in doubt. Gen. Charles +.
Lee. British aviator. is killed in fall
in England. United States govern
ment asks Japan to set date of return
of kiaochow to China. Fiume report
ed isolated from the world by Italian
government. Council at Paris devotes
itself 10 solving the Baltic region
tanele. Lloyd George reported anx-
ious for the Irish situation to settle.
Peace treaty is presented Bulgarian
ENJOYS in Paris. Report states that
Swedish delegates will not be sent to
the labor conference in Washington
unless the Teutons are invited Ac-
cording to a report from London, the
case for the prosecution of the former
kaiser has been completed. Germany
has agreed to keep Austria out of the
reichstag. King Albert of Belgium
asks for American troops 10 accom-
pany him on his trip over to the
United States. The American ambas-
sador to England, John w. Davis. is
awarded the honorary degree of doc
tor of laws by Birmingham University.
Moscow reported in a state of siege by
the soviet.
Evening star., 1919-09-20

lar. will be capable of rising from and
alighting in small space.
Two types of machines will be en-
tered-small machines with a carry
ing capacity of two, and large ma-
chimes with a carrying capacity OF
fifteen, exclusive of crew. The first
prize for the small machine win bs
$50, 600, second $4,000, third $1,000
First prize for the large machine wiz
I be 100000, second $4,000, thire
| S2o, ,o0O. Entries are to close Decem.
| Der 81 next >
Another competition will be TO
| choose the best type of float seaplanes
or boat seaplanes in which il will be
| safe to travel and which will rise
/ from land as well as water. Prizes
are: First. $4,000; second. $40 0od
] and third, $4,000. Z.
Evening star., 1919-09-20
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

Senate District committee to con-
tinue food Investigating. Commis-
sioner Gardiner predicts financial dis
aster for Washington Railway and
Electric Company, if present valua-
ton is sustained. Gen. Pershing
spends fifty-ninth birthday here in
active work. Ball bill to prevent
District rent profiteering goes before
House. Board of education approves
of junior high school. Men and equip
ment Of LIST. Division begin to arrive
in the city. Corporation Counsel Syme
declares himself in favor of traction
merger. Preparations continue for
1st Division parade. George E. Ham
ilton resigns from board of education.
Army food orders increase. Many
former service men enlist in District
National Guard. Retail shoe mer-
chants have made large profits since
the war, according to testimony be-
fore Senate District subcommittee.
President Draeger defends police
union before District committee. First
Division soldiers, headed by Gen.
Pershing make triumphant march up
Avenue amidst cheering thousands.
Pay equality in public and high
Evening star., 1919-09-20
WARS TOLL ON FARMING.
Cost of Making Two Blades
Grow" Etc, More Than Doubled.

LONDON August 25 Correspond
ence of the Associated Press).-The
farmers task of making two blades
grow where one had grown before is
becoming increasingly difficult in
England. according to statistics pub
lished here today. Some of his diff
ficulties are set out as follows:
Farm laborers before the war re-
ceived 81 week; now they get $40.
Every horse must have a weekly half
holiday. If twenty horses are en-
ployed on farm this represents an
annual loss of $3.50 at IS cents per
half day per week. Before the war
steam piowing cost $1.75 per acre.
1t now costs $3.50. Coal before the
war cost So a ton: it now costs $12.50.
Nitrate of soda has advanced from
s45 a ton to SIPS; binder tine from
s175 ton to $3.50. and blacksmith S.
carpenters and saddler's work is from
$50 to 200 per cent higher.
On top of all this the farmers in
come tax has been doubled.
Evening star., 1919-09-20
$34O,OO IN PRIZES
FOR SAFETY AIRPLANES

LONDON, August % Correspond
ence of the Associated Press).-Prizes
aggregating $4,000 will be offered
for efficiency in flying craft to be
shown in the aircraft safety compe-
tition which the government will hold
March 1 next. All entrants must be
British.
The object is to ascertain the best
types of airplanes in which it will be
safe to travel. and which. in particu-
Evening star., 1919-09-20
REALTY SALES INCLUDE
$4,000 BUSINESS SITE

The business property at 1906 G street
northwest was sold for a price in the
neighborhood of $4,000 during the past
week. 1t was purchased by Joseph
Sterling and the sale was made through
the real estate firm of Shannon SsLuchs.
Several other sales are reported by
this firm. No. 1907 18th street was sold
for an out-of-town owner to r. j..
Kocher.
A six-room modern house at 2544 Wis
consin avenue was purchased by G. j..
kirtley from G. c. Fossett.
No. 1oS 4th street southeast was pur-
chased by Lawrence Costello. who will
occupy the premises as his home.
George R. Weeks sold 1858 Morse
street northeast to George P. SachIis.
Evening star., 1919-09-20

schools sought by teachers. Wash
ington Railway and Electric Com
pany pleads for financial aid at the
hearing before utilities commission.
President Wilson is reported against
police union formed to create pressure
on public District schools expected
to have large attendance this year.
f. L. Wood, soda clerk, is found muir
dered in subbasement at 18th and F
streets, indications pointing to rob-
berry as motive. Police demand for
wage increase gains sympathy at
meeting of Senate District committee.
"Pepco" workers ask for higher
wages. District schools open Sep
tember 21, and night schools October
l. Health officer Fowler predicts
higher milk prices. Bill proposed by
Representative Fess to create national
university here. Efforts are being
taken to prevent reoccurrence of the
influenza epidemic that spread last
year.
Evening star., 1919-09-20
London Losing Its Smoky Aspect

LONDON, August 25 Correspond
ence of the Associated Press).-Lon-
don Office and mercantile buildings
are blossoming out in colors, now that
the war is ended and the house paint
er has returned to his task. London
former years. because of the decreas-
ed use of coal and the increase in the
use of gas and electricity. This
prompted the use of lighter colors
by the painters. "a. $500 =
Evening star., 1919-09-20
LARGE REALTY TRANSFER

The property at 1731-1I33 H street,
known as the Milton, has been sold
by Harry NJ. Crandall. who acquired
same some time ago. through Moore
&, Hill. to John F. Waggaman estate.
The latter gave as part payment the
property on the northeast corner of
18th and Corcoran streets. known as
the Ulster Inn, which includes four
houses adjoining on Corcoran street.
The aggregate considerations in this
deal amounted to something over
100000.
Evening star., 1919-09-20

Gov. J. B. A. Robertson of Oklahoma
and party Of state officials and citizens
OF Oklahoma presented the batuesh1p
Oklahoma yesterday at Norfolk with
= silver service. the gift Of the state.
Evening star., 1919-09-20
NATIONAL.

Herbert c. Hoover arrives in New
York from overseas mission. Police
commissioner of Boston refuses Com
pers' order to allow the police strikers
TO return Brotherhoods denounce Cum
MINIS anti-strike bill. Senator Hiram
johnson assails Wilson's plea for i'm
mediate ratification of treaty Senator
'hanberlain proposes rejection Of new
Army bill. President Wilson notes un-
rest of labor in Seattle. Senator Nc
Cumber urges rejection of. treaty amend
ments. Governors of twenty-five states
adVocate national budget system. Ben
ellen, newspaper correspondent with
Presidents party. is killed in an auto
mobile accident near Portland. Orc. Sec
retary Lane urges industrial democracy.
Great loss of life and property around
Galveston. Tex. results from severe
storm. National Board of Farm Organ
izations fail bolshevism. Senator Sher-
man foresees third term fer Wilson and
war if treaty is ratified. President Will
son sends message of praise 10 members
OF the 1St Division. Boston fire chiefs
vote not to strike. League of nations
attacked in meeting of the Friends of
firenen of Macon, Ga. refuse to quit
unions. Wilson claims article II covers
Irish situation. Steel committee says
that strike is only hope left. Organiza- =
tions Of farmers will seek their rights
by voting. President Wilson claims that
England cannot outvote United States
nGr ret American aid in suppressins re-
volt in Ireland Congress formally
thanks Gen. Pershing and the men he
led to victory. Miners in Cleveland re-
fuse to iniorse league of nations at con-
vention. Senator Hiram johnson, at
Lincoln, Neb., states that league sub
stitutes internationalism for American
ism. Wilson names twenty-five men to
act at labor conference. Two hundred
thousand steel men likely to walk out
at Pittsburgh if demands are not met.
Gen. George II. Earres, Brest COM
mander, arrives in New York.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1919-08-14
HIGH POINT ROUTE q NEWS.
(By Mary A. Clodfe1ter.)

Mr.. Gilbert Poole, who mas been
sick for some time, died at his home
near here Thursday. tuberculosis
was the cause of his death, of which
he had been a sufferer for nearly
five years. He bore his sickness
patiently, and had hoped for several
years to get well, but gave up about
two weeks ago that he could not
About weeks ago he sent for the
writer and when reached his bed
side he was happy. He wanted TO
tell me that the Lord was with
and o thank me for what l had
done for him during his long
sickness. His prayer was for the
Lord to take him out of this trouble
some world. He said he was not
afraid to die. He told his father
and mother and brothers not to grieve
after him for he was going home.
He leaves a father, mother, three
brothers, James Poole, of New York
Navy, Richard Poole and Ralph
Poole, of Wallburg. a host of friends
and relatives to mourn their loss.
Gilbert prOfessed faith in Christ early
IN life, and joined the Baptist church
in Winston, where he lived at that
time. He was "a years, 8 months
and ten days old. The funeral was
preached from the home by Rev.
Lee of Winston. His remains were
laid to rest at Hickory Ridge.
May the -~bereaved family find
comfort by trusting in God, and look
forward to meeting him where there
will be no more parting.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1919-08-14
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF STATE

CERTIFICATE OF DISSOLUTION.
Greeting:
whereas. 1t appears to my satisfaction. bv
duly authenticated record Of the proceedirrs
i Tor the voluntary dissolution thereof by the
UNANIMOUS consent of all the Stockholders de-
posted in my office that the Standard 49,
wear Mills. Inc. Company a corporation of
Gontv of in the City of High Point
CH. c. kearns. Jr.. being the agent therein and
in charge thereof. upon whom process NAV be
seryed). has complied with the reouirements
of CHAPTER 2l. RevisaI of 1905. entitled Cor.
poraticns' preliminary to the issuing of This
Certificate of Dissolution: " '1iS
Now, Therefore. ], ]. BRYAN GRIMES
Secretary OF of State of the State of North
Carolina, do hereby certify that the said corr
grafton did. on the 18th day of july 1910 fi1e
IN nv office as duly executed and attested
consent IN writing to the dissolution of said
corDoration. executed by alI'the stockholders
thereof. which said consent and the record Of
the proceedings aforesaid are now on file in
my said office IS provided by law. '''>7 -
I'm testimony Whereof have hereto set NV
hand and affixed my official seal at RsIeioh
this 18th day of July. A. D. 1919
J. BRYAN GRIMES -
A47t Secretary of State
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1919-08-14
CHANGE IN OFFICERS,

DR.. G. A. Foster, of Liberty, was
elected president in the reorganiza-
ton of the Rowe Parlor Furniture
Co., last week. MIR. Foster is a pro-
mlnent manufacturer and banker
of Liberty. w. C. Rowe, former
president, becomes secretary and
treasurer. succeeding c. j. Clapp,
who will travel for the company.
w. M. Bryant, superintendent of the
company will also fill the office of
vice president.