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Evening journal., 1919-03-28
COUNTY CONSTABLES I
APPOINTED TO-DAY

Al the meeting Of the Levy Court thto
morning. Herbert B. Mearns. Fl No. A1|
North Broome street, was elected trus-
tee OF the poor from the southwest dis
irict OF Wilmington, to succeed Ernest,
II. Wilkinson. resigned. MIR. Mearn4'
Is son OF City Councilman Iante>'
Mearns. and Is connected with the WlI-'
mingi0n Trust Company. n
COnstables for the ensuing year were
appointed as follows:
Wilmington hund ed-Beniamin Fish,
er. Luclus c. Jones. Charles Bowers and|
Thomas Pace.
White C'1y Greek hundreds. Deia&'
ware Loveil and Melville Ashley.
Christana hundred-Harry Poole az
Newport; Marshall Rambo. OF Elsmere.
and Wilmer Z. Doughton. OF OAK
Grove
St Georges hundred, John w. Dick
erson. +.
Appoquinimink hundred-John B.
Timmons.
Philip r. sadler. OF 10. ii0s Poplar
street. was appointed oller al the River
Front bridge, Emil Ulrlch having de-
cl ned The appointment
The court set next Wednesday and
Thursday FOR the Inspection OF stona
roads OF the county. The commIs-
sloners VIII leave the Court House at 9
o'clock Wednesday morning.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
SQUATTER SHOWS
WEALTH
Samuel Baker. Accused on
Two Charges, Carries
$i34J in Cash
MUST VACATE
HIS MARSH CABIN

Samuel Baker. aged 76 years, who has
lived in a cabin along the ChrIstlana
river for the past twenty years. was
arrested by state Detective Mccoy yes
terday, on charges OF trespass and
pointing a gun. The first charge was
preferred by William II. German. on
whose lands Baker Is alleged to have
been living. The latter charge was pre-
ferred by Constable whittlngton, who
was put TO fllght with Constable L. C.
Jones. by the aged man, who threatened
to shoot them with a sun when they
went to arrest him, on a charge Of tres
pass.
Magistrate ellis, at hearing Of the
last charge last evening, held Baker
under $500 bail for the upper court and
this morning Baker was found guilty
on the first charge and given one month
10 vacate
Baker astounded the polioe officials
at the station house when searched
last night by producing $3.50 in cash
and check books showing deposits OF
several thousand dollars in local banks.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
Want MONEY TO
help FREE IRELAND
Rev. 7. Fl. Hurton Enthuses
Wilmington Workers With
Story OF Struggle
LOCAL CAMPAIGN
WEEK OF APRIL 5-I2

The Rev. Thomas ] Hurton. p. r.. OF
Philadelphia. last night addressed the
workers In the campaign to raise funds
for the Friends OF Irish Freedom. lie
spoke at some length. Swing interesting
data concerning lreland's efforts toward
self government from the beginning Of
the movement more than a century ago
He said that all Ireland desired was the
same right Of self determination as Is
being extended to many o.her Of the
smaller nations. Fair play is sll Ire
land asks" he said. "and am sure we,
In this great. glorious country, want her
10 have H."
lie called attention 10 the fact that
Congress had passed a resolution favor
ing self determination for Ireland and
that many Stale Legislatures through
out the country. had taken similar ac-
tion. demonstrating beyond question OF
doubt, that the greater majority OF the
people OF this country favored indepen-
dencc for Ireland lie was sorry that
the Delaware Legislature had adjourned
before the matter could have been
brought 10 that bodys attention
Father Hurton went into the Irish
question from every viewpoint lie in
formed his hearers that In 20 years the
population OF Ireland had dropped
from 100000 10 4.500.0O0. Millions"
he said, have Migrated TO this country
and he asserted that there Is today at
least 20.000O0Q persons In the United
states who are OF Irish descent The
great movement 20 this country he said
was due entirely 10 living conditions In
Ireland
"Let US as Americans defending our
national principle OF exlstence-rule ac-
cording TO the peoples wlll-urge our
President 10 make good our promise 10
the world that no people must be
forced under q sovereignty under which
it does not wish 10 live. BY Insisting
that Justice be done Ireland; that her
national Will as expressed IN the recent
election In that country, prevail; that
she have a place In the peace conference
among the nations as Is her rlght. Let
this great country Of ours lead the ma
tions In recognizing this movement"
The drive for Delaware's proportion
of the fund will be conducted during
the week Of April SIP. headquarters
have been opened at No. so2 Market
street.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
ARTISTS ARE HEARD
In GRACE CONCERT

Music lovers were given a rare treat
last evening at the splendid program
presented in Grace NJ. z. Church. VIII
liam SyNano Thunder presided at the
organ and was assisted by the follow
ing artists: Walter Pontlus, a tenor,
and Piotr Wizla, a baritone.
From the opening number, Fantasia
and Fugue, 70 the final number Of the
program. Mr.. Thunder delighted his au-
dlence and proved a most admi able
artist. All OF his numbers were given
with much feeling and expression The
"Reverie," by Rubenstein. was splen-
d.dly given and held the audience spell
bound.
Mr.. Pontius, who needs no introduc-
tion in this city. was given hearty
ercetlng. His voice is a delightful
Tenor and sll his numbers won the
audience The sroup Of songs sung by
Mr.. rentius were most pleasing
Mr. Wlzla has an excellent baritone
voice and created great imp ession on
the audience. At the conclusion OF his
first number, Prologue" from Pas-
liaaccl, he was greeted with applause.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
UNCLE SANS CAT
AFTER MICE AGAIN

After being ~ Tor several days. pep
per-" the government cat "a black and
white creation which does mouse duty
at the local postonlce was able 10 be
about today. Pepper" is a great Ia
vorlte with the postal employees. II
being the son Of a cat which had spent
rs life In the Federal building. as did
her grandmother before her.
Pepper" IS cared for by Charles
Morgan. clerk In charge Of the Regis
try Bureau 81 the office. he bringing
the cats food % the Office daily n q
paper bag. and Pepper" opens the bag
himself After enjoying the usual
morning meal the cat goes into seclu-
sion until night when he brings forth
the mice that he has killed during
the day and drops them In a row on
the floor.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
DRENCHED TO SKIN
WHILE CHASING HAT

Several members OF City Council en-
loved a laugh at the exp -nse Of a city
official during the heavy rainstorm last
nlght. when this individual had his hat
blown on as he stepped from the City
Building following Councils session.
The headpiece did not stop until Il
struck the iron fence about the old
cemetery at Tenth and King streets and
lust when the owner got within two
feet OF the hat. another pun OF wind
carried It into the lot beyond the
fence.
When the CouncIlmen urged the ON
cial on. he chassd the hat about the lot
In the dark and when Il was recovered,
the oflcial was wet outside and as
mad as a hornet within. but laughter
soon displaced anger as the humorous
side OF the situation appealed to him.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
ACCUSE HIM OF
R0BBING SLEEPER

Hilman Wilson, Negro. was held In
$500 bail for court by Deputy Judge
Finger, this morning on charge OF lar
ceny Of Sil and watch, valued at S29'
from Milton Turner, Negro. Philip L.
Garrett was counsel for Wilson.
According to the testimony, Turner
fell asleep in the house, No 1925 Orange
street, early last Sunday morning, and
Wilson relieved him OF his valuables.
He pocketed the money, throwing a
nickle to Eva Smith, Nesress, who was
in the room. After Milton had gone to
swear out a warrant for Hilman, the
latter gave So to Beulah Ray. with
whom Turner lives, telling her TO give
Il to Milton.
Wilson. in his own defense, testified
that he took the money from Milton
with the intention Of returning Il to
him when he awoke. He feared Milton
would be robbed while asleep, he said.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
YOUNG SHAD FOR
DELAWARE RIVER

Efforts will be made this spring by
the Pennsylvania fisheries Commission
10 stock plentifully the Delaware river
with young shad.
N. R. Butler. state Commissioner OF
Fisheries, today Inspected the state
hatchery at Torresdale. He and Jerry
Berkhaus, the superintendent, arranged
10 obtain shad spawn for propagation.
The young shad will be liberated near
the Delaware Water Gap. as flsh ex-
perts. after years OF study Of the causes
for the decline OF shad in the river, be-
lieve the young flsh face fewer natursl
enemies in that section than farther
down the river.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
NON-PARTIsAN LEAGUE OFFICERS

New officers have been elected by the
Voters Non-Partissn League as fol-
lows: President, z. NJ. Davis: vice.
president, l. NJ. Pragg, succeeding D
j. Farren; recording secretary, J. E
Holley, and financial secretary, L. II
Ryan, succeeding L. F. Cooper; board
OF directors, /. NJ. Pcagg. chairman; J
z. Davidson. VI. L. Hobbs. w. James
succeeding z. Splna, and Thomas Nc.
vey, succeeding n. NJ Clowney. Th'
house committee remains the same. ]
E. Davidson, chsirman. and L. H. Ryan
The Information bureau is still un
der the management OF L. E. Diggans
w. B. Smith will continue his dutle.
as librarian Of the league.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
MRs- MARY X. nosER DEAD.

Following an illness OF one week,
Mrs. Mary K Roser, aged % years, wife
Of Matthew Rose. arvell known farmer.
OF Hockessin. died at her home there
Yesterday. Although Ms. Roser was a
native Of Germany, she had lived at
Hockessln for the past nfty years. She
was the mother OF eight children, seven
OF whom are living. among those being
Henry and Frederick Roser. butchers
and Matthew Roser, Jr. a farmer.
The deceased was a member OF rela
ware Lodge. No. $40. d. o. p. TIL
funeral VIII take place from her lat
home on Sunay afternoon, with ser
vices at the house and inierment at New
Garden cemetery.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
PAY FOR LOAN In
SIX INSTALLMENTS
by the United Press.

By the United Press.
WASHINGTON, March %. - Install
ment privileges for the Victory Loan
Will be the most liberal Of any gov
ernment war loan. Secretary Glass an
nounced today. Payment will be per-
mited In six installments. In the fourth
loan the Treasury allowed four INSTALL
ments.
The installment dates and amounts
as announced by Glass are ten per
cent. on or before May 10; ten per cent.
July IS; twenty per cent August 10:
twenty per cent. September Q; twenty
per cent October 7. And the remainder
with accrued interest on deferred in
stallments November H.
II was indicated also that the liberal
terms OF payment would serve as a
strong selling point" for the Liberty
Loan workers. Il was pointed out that
with the revival Of business Liberty
Loan committees can argue that sub
scribers might contract for bonds which
would absorb their surplus earnings
for the rest Of this year.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
JAIL -FOUR Fer
TH-FT CONSPIRACY
New Trials Refused and
Express Company En-
ployes Go 10 Prison
OPENED FOWLS AND
EGGS in SHIPMENTS

Denying a motion for a new trial.
Judges Boyce and Conrad. in Court OF
General Sessions this morning. SEN
tenced Charles CORY. Leonard Neeley.
Howard Quinn and Lloyd Purnell, Ne
groes, to four months Imprisonment
and to pay a Gne OF 500 and costs for
conspiracy to rob the American Rail-
ways Express Company Of fowl and
eggs shipped through the express COM
pany from points In Maryland 10 north
ern markets. Should the men fail 10
pay The fne and costs. they VIII serve
three months additional in the work
house.
Judge Boyce passed sentence on the
men. lie stated that 70 was due 10 GER
tain extenuailns circumstances that
caused him 10 make the sentences as
light as he did.
] Frank Ball was counsel for Purnell /;
James Salisbury for Nealy and CORY,
and Edwin r. Cochran. Jr., for Quinn.
The prosecution Of the case was con-
Quoted by Deputy Attorney-General p.
Warren Green.
Nealy, CORY, Quinn and Purnell were
recently convicted Of conspiracy 10 rob
the American Railway Express Com
pany Of fowl and eggs. Nealy and Cory
were employed at night at the local
Oflce OF the company. Quinn and Pur-
nell were messengers operating on ex-
press cars between East New Market
Md, and New York City
II was proven that crates OF eggs and
fowl oonsigned from East New Market
70 New York City. had the original
shipping card removed and that either
Nealys or Gorry's names were written
on the crates and that the eggs and fowl
were removed from the express cars
and put OF at this city. instead Of go
ing to the original c0nsignee.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
IAN YOUTH WHO TOOK CAR.

Frank P. Ewing was sentenced by
Judges Boyce and Conrad. in Court OF
Geenral Sessions this morning to one
years Imprisonment and to pay the
costs Of the case for driving OF an au-
tomobIle OF Edwin G. Jones without
his consent. Ewing pleaded guilty 10
the charge, which has been pending
since the last November term OF court
Ewing. while on bail. twice had to be
brought into court on a capias. refus-
ing to respond when summoned. After
the second time, however, his bonds
man surrendered him and he was com
mitted to the workhouse to await SEN
tence.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
STOUT N THE TInE BUSINESS.

A. w. Stout has started in the auto
mobile tire business at No. 9os Frenck
street.
Mr.. Stout was employed by three Of
The largest tire companies In Whining
ton and In the tire repair school OF tbs
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.
Akron. O.. and returned with master
vulcanizer's certificate.
Durlng The war he was employed by
The Bethlehem Steel Company
The lrm OF which Mr.. Stout Is man
ager will trade under the name OF ths
Stout Nulcanizins Company. and Will
be one OF the LARGEST and most com
plete vulcanizing works in the Stata.
with line Of tire accessories and dis
trlbutlng agency for Portage 5000-mils
guaranteed tires and tubes.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
NEW BURDENS ON
ASSESSMENT BOARD

Oflcials Of the City Board OF Assess
ment learned yesterday that the amend
ment TO the abuttlng paving tax law
provides that the rate OF taxation for
Street improvements be made by the
assessment board instead Of by the
Street and Sewer Department as at pres
ent. As the City Assessment Board has
but three clerks. it Is felt that additional
help will have to be provided for.
In addition as next month is the
month for appeals from the city tax
assessments. It Is felt that the depart
ment Will be rushed from now until
the FIRST OF June on this work, regard
less OF the new burdens which have
been thurst upon it.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
dupoNTs BID FOR PLANT.

The dupont Company yesterday bid
FOR the purchase OF the Heyden Chem
lcal works at Garfield. n. J.. which was
sold by the Alien Property Custodian
The dupont Company dropped out
when the bids mounted up. and the
property was bought by Allan a. Ryan
Of New York, for Si.5O0O0O.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
SAY MINOR PLAYED POOL.

Charged with allowing a boy under
is years OF age to play pool In his
poolroom at No. 2i2 West Tenth street.
John V.ntlgni was arrested last night
by Officer Hunter. The case was con-
tinued until Tuesday by Judge Church
man n Municipal Court this morning
at the request OF Assistant City So
licitor Malloy. Ernest Wright, said TO
be i6. years OF age, IS the principal wit
ness sgalnst Vintigni.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
rINE sIREET can sPITTERs.

Walter Scott and Harry Bratton were
each fined 81 and costs for splitting on
the floor 81 a Delaware avenue car by
Magistrate ellis last night. The men
were arrested geste day by William L.
weldln. ch ef detective OF The Traction
Comnany.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
FmEMEN TO CLEAN STREET.

Members OF the Liberty Fire Com
pany are planning a cleanup csmpaisn
for New Castle avenue tomorrow after
noon when the pumping apparatus OF
the company VIII be used 10 flush thai
tho~oughfare. The heavy rains OF yes.
terday has caused the street 20 becoml
clogsed with mud and other refuse.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
BUILDING ERsuTs

Building Inspector reston today IS
sued the following permits:
To Max Levine. 10 erect a dwelling al
T,wenty-second and Jessup streets TO
cost s4,500
To Or William E. Sherwood, to make
an addition at No. S33 Washington
street. 10 cost $500.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
TAR TIRE CALLS FIRE,rEx.

Fire caused by a pot OF tar boiling
over In the stable OF Benjamin Healy.
at No. i05 Liberty street at noon to-
day caused s20o damage. The district
flremen responded TO an alarm from
Box No 26 struck by William Mroz. OF
no i03 Liberty street
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
BACK TO DETENTION HOME

Benjamin Giampietro. aged IS years,
who escaped from the Juvenile Court
detention house on Monday night by
climbing from the upper floors by way
OF the FIRE escape. was arrested
Chester. Pa. yesterday as a runaway.
He was brought back TO this city last
night by Patrolman, Edward Devinney.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
KEYSTONE TIRE MAN VISITOR.

NJ. J. Brenner. general manager OF the
keystone Tire and Rubber Company. is
a Wilmington visitor today. Mr.. Bren-
ner is enthusiastic over the growing
popularity OF Keystone tires In this
community The Keystone local branch
is located at No COS King street, with
G. w. Murray in charge.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
AccmFNTs OF THE DAY.

Among those treated at The Homeo-
pathic Hospital today were George
Denby, Of No. SOC East Second street,
lacerated scalp.
William Heacook. No. 20i East Tenth
street. confused nose.
William Stanton, No. 304 Porter street.
crushed finger.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
LENINE ASKS u. S.
TO RECOGNIZE HIM
ey The United Press.

By The United Press.
PARIS. March 2S-The Echo De Paris
said today It Is rumored that Premier
Lenine and War Minister Trotzky have
sent note to the United States asking
that country 70 recognize the Russian
Bolshevik government
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
CRAWLEY NEEDS MORE MONEY.

For the support OF his wife and four
children, Samuel Crawley. Negro, was
ordered to pay si2 a week by Judge
Churchman in Municipal Court this
morning. Samuel. 1t was shown, has
q store book out for another woman.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
MOOSE cmCLE PARTY.

Woman's Loyal Moose Ciicle, No. l.
gave box party last evening, in the
Jenny Building. No. S3i Market street
There was a large attendance. After
the sale social hour was enjoyed AND
refreshments were served.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
CHICKEN FANcrERs MEET TONIGHT

Members OF the Diamond state Poul-
try and Pigeon Association will meet
at the State Fair Offices tonight. Among
the subjects TO be discussed viii be
that Of having branch organizations
In the three counties Of the State.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28
BAKE FOR CHURCH BENEFIT.

A bake will be given at the home OF
Miss Florence Taylor. No i05 Union
street. tomorrow morning. FOR the bene-
ft OF Silverbrook NJ. E. Church.
Evening journal., 1919-03-28

-. prpsoNs-Tf you hesancy about COM
TO max speciy ol
for this most Important orancn
With ne.sousi uurivalcd IN this CITY
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-02
WAR LABOR BOARD
MAKES FIVE AWARDS
Controversies in as Many
Large Cities Decided.

CHICAGO, Aug. decisions of the
National War Labor Board were COM
pleted here to-day affecting labor con-
troversies in Buffalo. Cincinnati, Pitts
burg, East st. Louis and Portland, Ore.
They were forwarded to Washington,
where they are to be announced, pos
Bibly tomorrow. -
The Buffalo case is that Of the Mold
ers Union and Foundrymen's Associa-
ton. The Cincinnati case comprises the
Pattern Makers Union against i've job
bling pattern making corporations. In
both these cases the board disagreed
and the settlement was left to former
President Taft. one OF the members. Mr..
Taft, who is here to-day. said that he
has completed the decisions and for
warded them to Washington. where they
win be given out by the secretary Of the
board.
Mr.. Taft said that Basil Manley of
the board, who conferred here to-day
with him, Is taking the completed de-
cisions In Pittsburg, Portland and East
St. Louis labor cases to Washington.
Mr.. Taft would not give out the results
here.
Two cases, he said. the board had been
relieved of deciding because the men
were on strike, namely the Boston Ele-
waited and the Providence Railway dis
putes.
The case OF the Bay State Railway
was postponed until the New York meet
ing, Mr.. Taft said. because of the alb
sence of ]. H. Valley, counsel for the
Amalgamated Union Of Street Railway
Employees of Boston, detained by the
Boston Elevated strike.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-02
SILK MILL WORKERS
VIOLATE AGREEMENT
Refuse to Wait Until October
for ~ Hour Week.

About half of the workmen in the Pat
erson silk mills who are members OF the
United Textile Workers Of America have
demanded that the silk manufacturers
inaugurate the forty-four hour week
next Monday instead OF waiting until
October 10, as had been agreed between
the manufacturers and the union, and
are threatening a tieup unless their de-
mands are complied with. The remain
der of the workmen, however, insist that
the union ought to live up to its agree
ment mads with the manufacturers. and
as a result split has developed in the
ranks OF the worlSmen.
Demands that the forty-four hour
week begin Monday also have been made
by the Amalgamated Textile Workers
or America and the international Indus
trial Union. the two radical branches of
the silk industry. The manufacturers
have refused to grant the demands. de-
claring that the union signed the agree
ment in good faith and that they expect
the workmen to abide by It and to wait
until October 10 for the forty-four week.
The manufacturers also have declared
that II the workers carry out their threat
TO repudiate their agreement they will
sever all relations with organized labor
and have no dealings with any union
whatever
The Broad Silk weavers Local Union
No. $50 of the United Textile Workers
has announced that its members would
not report for work on Monday until 8
O'Clock instead of 30, the usual hour.
The Silk Ribbon Weavers Union, No.
$50, with 1900 members. Is now voting
on the same proposition.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-08-02
SENATE AUTHORIZES
LABOR CONFERENCE
Ignores Treaty in Blocking
President's Call.

wAsHNoroN, Aug. $50 that the
first meeting Of the international labor
conference created by the Versailles
treaty may be held In Washington next
October regardless Of whether the treaty
Is ratified, the Senate unanimously
adopted to-day a joint resolution author
king the President TO call such a meet
ing, but giving no authority for Ameri-
can representation unless and until the
treaty's ratification has been accom-
plished.
The action was taken after Secretary
Wilson Of the Labor Department had
told the Foreign Relations COMMITTEES
that even IL the treaty were rejected
here. Its acceptance by other Powers
would validate the request 1t contains
that the President call the first con-
ference to meet here in October. He
said under existing law the Executive
was without authority to act. and that
Il was necessary to begin preparations
soon as, more than a score of nations
already had signihed their intention &c
be represented.
In committee the resolution. intro
duced by Senator Kenyon Iowa), wal
stripped, OF all reference to the fact that
the conference was created under the
treaty. the authorization as finally
framed merely referring to ian interna.
tional labor conference" Unanimou,
consent for consideration of the measure
IN the Senate was obtained only aftel
Chairman Lodge had assured treaty op-
ponents that action in the matter coulc
have mo effect whatever toward giving
assent TO the treaty.
hction on the resolution by the Hous,
is necessary before the Presidents au'
thority is complete.