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Evening journal., 1919-07-31
CHORUS TO TALK OF
ENGAGING BARNHART

Miss Elizabeth Noonan, w. Arlo
Moore and w. G. Guy. a commit
tee representing members Of the Com
munity Chorus who are in favor Of
having Harry Barnhsrt to return as di-
rector, have called meeting Of the
chorus for tomorrow evening at the
High School to discuss the subject OF
engaging Mr.. Barnhart as director. The
call reads: Wilmington Community
Chorus members please take notice
An important business meeting will be
held in the High School building on
Friday, August at p. m. Very i'm
portant business TO be transacted.
Some inside matters may be made
plain. The future Of the chorus de-
pends on your action on that nigst"
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
WILSON OPPOSES
HUN SPO|LS FOR
UNITED States
Baruch Makes Statement
at Public Hearing on
Treaty Question
KEYES STRONGER Than
EVER FOR RESERVATIONS

WASHINGTON, \ July 81 united
Press. President Wilson is opposed to
having the United states share I'm any
indemnities paid by Germany, Bernard
n. Baruch. a member OF the economic
commission OF the peace conference,
today told the Senate foreign relations
committee.
Putting into operation the principle
OF open covenants OF peace openly
arrived at" the committee smashed
precedents and considered the peace
treaty at a session wide open TO news
paper men and the public. Hereto
fore all treaties have been discussed
in secret
No final decision has as yet been
reached on whether the United states
will get any Of the 200OO,OOO.OOO marks
to be paid by Germany by May 4, 1920,
under the reparation clauses 10 the
treaty. Bsruch said.
Il think that is a matter 20 be de-
Continued on Page Sixteen.
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
MILLIONS BEING
SPENT FOR ROADS

The United States in in the midst of
the greatest highway building cam
paign i'm the history Of the world. The
aggregate amount to be expended this
year on the roads and lanes Of the
country would build and duplicate an
other Panama canal. According to fig
ures collected by the B. F. Goodrich
Rubber Company combined forces Of
the federali government, States and
counties will spend s375.OO0OO0 in new
construction and maintenance .of the
nations network OF highways. This is
the first complete survey Of 1919 good
roads expenditures. The amounts to be
spent in Delaware. according to the
compilation, is ss.52s,0o0 on roads.
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
FOR LADIES, ONLY!

NEW YORK, July 81 Omitted
Press).-This story is for ladies
only.
II concerns the "first semi-snnual
negligee corset, brassiere and lin
gerie display'-and naturally men
aren't interested.
The display was staged with the
aid of living models by the Inter
national Buyers Club for hand
picked group, consisting OF mem
bers of the "trade."
First, there was a "nlet net con-
finer" featuring stately blonde.
Then there was suit OF silky.
creamy paiamas decorated with
blue birds. There followed In the
bewiIdering variety Philippine che
mise envelope garments and other
hablliments which the lone reporter
present didn't recognize and was too
modest TO inquire about.
The exhibition was intended TO
be technical rather than artistic,
but II was both. "The fllets of
f919' will he repeated tenisht
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
VIVA. BANDITS Hold
GIRL PRISONER

BLUEFIELD, w. Va. July 81 UNITED
Press) Heavily armed posses were
gathering in the northern section OF
Mercer county today for an expedition
into The hills 10 capture or extermlnats
a band OF Blue Ridge outlaws. who
are holding captive tho ii-yesr-old
daughter OF Kennan Abshlre. Of Camp
Creek.
Several hundred men. headed by the
sherins OF Mercer and Raleigh counties,
win make up the armed force. The
outlaw band As said TO be headed by
Manderville Farley, alleged army de-
serter. He has at least a dozen men
with him. They carry long range rifles
and are expert shots, It IS stated.
Farley, who Is said TO have lured the
Abshlre girl away from her fathers
cabin home upon the promise that he
would take her 10 a Virginia town and
marry her, Is believed to be seriously
wounded as the result of a gun fight
with the elder Abshire.
While searching the mountain trails
for his daughter the father came sud
denly upon Farley and the girl. Far
ley was shot when he refused TO sur
render. A portion Of his face was torn
away and Abshire, believing Farley
dead. took his daughter and started for
home.
Soon sfterward a volley OF shots
rang out and one grazed Abshire's
head. He fell, telling the girl 20 run
and II recaptured so say her father had
been killed. She was captured by the
outlaws and her father, under cover OF
night. made his escape. The girl has
now been held captive ten days.
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
A. 0. H. DELEGATES
Home FROM WEST
Invite Convention to Hold
it Next Session in
Wilmington
PLEASED TO GET
OUT OF CHICAGO

John z. Healy. Jerome J. Herlihy and
George McGonlgal. returned last night
from attendance as delegates at the
convention OF the Ancient order Of HI
bernians. in San Francisco. Thomas f.
Finn, who was also a delegate, will
remain in the West for some time,
touring that section OF the country.
The local delegates were authorized
to extend an invitation TO the Hiber-
mans TO hold their next convention In
Wilmington. A number OF other in
vitation were received. No decision as
TO meeting-place was made by the
convention, and this point will be set
tied by the National Board. The num-
Der I'm attendance at the convention
was so great, that the local delegates
feel Wilmington would have consld-
cradle OF a job on its hands 10 accom-
modate them all. The Eastern con-
gestion OF population makes for un-
usually large attendance when an East
ern meeting-place as selected.
Mr.. Healy stated that the convention
was fine and inspiring in every way. |
The local men thoroughly enjoyed It, /
An entirely new set OF officers was
elected.
Mr.. Healy said the trip across-coun-
try, while long, was pleasant. He |
noted that the condition OF the soil IN |
the Western part Of the country was
very dry.
The party found Chicago a very diff |
ferent place on the return-trip than /
when they passed through Il en- route (
TO San Francisco. 10 was q peaceful |
and law-abidlng city on the first oc-
casion, but strikes and race riots had
made IL a place Of confusion when
they returned. The party were glad to
leave Chicago at the first possible
moment. they said
Evening journal., 1919-07-31

saying he believed the wages and
working conditions provided in the
compromise were fair.
Il appeal TO every member 10 real
ize and appreciate the situation" Ma
hone wrote in an open letter 10 the i5.-
600 striking carmen. This proposition
OF a compromise wage Of 60 to 81 cents
an hour and an eight-hour day. II not
accepted by Friday night, will leave us
with no proposition at ALL In my opin-
ion our case will be serious"
Il want TO take this occasion to say.
that. in my opinion the agreements all
together fair" said Governor Lowden,
who suggested the compromise pro-
possl.
III includes the highest wages even
Continued on Page Sixteen.)
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
z CARLOADS FOOD
LOST ON RAILROAD
Government Consignment
to Wilmington Shipped
Yesterday Afternoon
HAD NOT ARRIVED AT
q O'CLOCK TO-DAY

Two carloads Of government canned
food for disposal by the city authori-
ties at cost are some place between
Baltimore and Washington, but Just
where no one seems 10 know.
City Councilman Abrahams, who has
charge Of the details Of getting the food
shipped from the Baltimore zone OF
which Wilmington Is a part, received
bills Of ladlng this morning showing
that two cars were shipped from Bal
timore at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon,
one over the Pennsylvania and the
other over the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad.
Mr.. Abrahams Immediately got busy
to try and locate the ears but could
get no information from local railroad
authorities, the cars not having ar
rived. Mr.. Abrahams who Is employed
by the dupont Company secured the
aid OF the traffic department OF that
company 10 try and trace the cars. At
the Office OF the traffic department at
2 o'clock this afternoon it was stated
that as far as could be learned the cars
have not arrived in Wilmington.
There is one encouraging point, how
ever, and that is the shipment is larger
than was expected. Mr.. Abrahams,
while requesting more, was really on
ly expecting two cars, but according
TO the bills Of lading Wilmington has
gotten all the foodstuff that he asked
for.
Details for the sale Of the food nat
urally depend on the actual arrival OF
the cars in this city. Immediately on
their arrival the committee will get
busy and arrange 20 sell the food from
the rear OF the Public Building, and
at Front and JustisOn streets. as soon
as it can be checked and moved.
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
MOORE HOME AFTER
II MONTHS OVERSEAS

Corporal William D. Moore. son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John d. Moore Of No. iii3
Riverview avenue. returned to his home
yesterday, he having arrived at Newport
News from overseas on July 22 Cor
poral Moore was sent 10 Camp Dix IS
months ago anG had seen Il months ser
vice overseas. lie was formerly In the
grocery business.
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
RURAL DOG OWNERS
MUST TIE CANNES

Arrested by Albert F. Dillahay, chief
field game warden, on charge Of vio-
lating the State game law by allowing
dogs to run at large, Frank Smith.
farmer living near the State Rifle Range
below New Castle, was fined 50 and
costs by Magistrate Broman this morn
ing
Following the hearing Dillahay de-
clared that all dogs IN the county must
be kept tied or under control as'he
proposed to arrest all who allow their
dogs TO roam.
According 10 Mr.. Dlllahay CANNES
that are allowed their liberty ran down
young rabbits and other game.
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
SERIOUS CHARGE
AGAINST NEGRESS

Rosa Pollard, Negess, was arrested
by Detective Green this afternoon on
"a charge OF subordination OF perjury,
land will be given a hearing in City
Court tomorrow morning.
This charge grew out OF the case
iof John Kent. charged in court today
with improper conduct toward a girl.
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
DESERVED WITH xrENrloN OF KILLING ExK'Isfh

PARIS. July 81 United Press-camile Salsa'' p''' '''
NV on trial for deserting regiment April ~ ''''''
a.. oonr-uara that at the Of his arrest nc was 0'
,..,,.., Holland where proposed to kl 'n'
former Kaiser. , ,or CARRYING a
THAT was my sole reason i0f ''''''
rovoIvero salsac said He was arres'eu -
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
NEGROES CHARGED WITH ROBBERY.

Napoleon Wilder and Edward Wash-
ington. Negroes, were held under $500
bail each on charges OF breaking and
entering by Magistrate Broman today.
The two men were arrested by Con-
stable Tinsmsn on charges OF breaking
into and robbing the home OF Charles
Blackson, at Elsmere.
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
,, ,,runErs FOR SHIPPING BOARD.

,,,croN July 81 CUnlted Press)-Nominations Of Jdha
o New London Conn., to be members OF the Shipping Board
were ordered favoby reported by the Senate commerce COM
mlee today.
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
YOUNG WOMAN IN ACCIDENT

While driving down the Concord pike
yesterday afternoon, an army truck
collided with horse and wagon driven
by a Miss Malorey. The wagon was
slightly damaged, but Miss Maloney
escaped injury. Both vehicles were
travelling in the same direction. the
motor vehicle at speed said 10 have
been about % miles per hour. The
collision resulted in an attempt TO pass
the wagon.
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
CHICAGO RIOT DEATH LIST STANDS AT 80 TODAY
TROOPS IN BLACK
BELT ARE FIRED
UPONBY NEGROES

Chicago Rioters Steal Rifles from
Hiqh School and Attack Soldiers
from Behind Wall. Rain Extin->
guistes Many Incendiary Fires.
Many Negroes Return to South
After CiUic Leaders Urge Men to
DeSist from MOlesting Whites.
Authorities Insist on Order
500 PERSONS WOUNDED
BY SHOT AND CLUBS
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
TAKE DOWN WIRELESS TOWERS.

Riggers yesterday started to demolish
the metal wireless towers on top Of the
dupont Building. II is necessary to re-
move these structures to make the ad-
dition contemplated TO the top Of the
once building.
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
10 ASSUME NEW pOGTION

A. Rae Du Bell, who has been ap-
pointed assistant to Frank Turner,
Comptroller Of the General Motors
Corporation. will assume his new du-
ties ct Detroit tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
GRAHAM GETS coLLEcroRSHiP.

special TO The Evening Journal
WASHINGTON July sl--Iasy T. Graham. Wilmington DEL
this lflenoo was appointed collector the
n.A di,...ct OF
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
NurRFD WHEN CHAIR BROKE.

Mrs. Reginald II. Way, of No. 20
West Seventeenth street. was severely
cut on the left hand and otherwise
bruised by the breaking Of chair on
which she was standing yesterday
afternoon, while adjusting a window
shade in her home. Her hand was cut
by a portion Of the broken chair.
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
Sun AND TIDES
LOST AND FOUND.

7 OST-GoLD WATCH, ELGIN MOVE
IL ment. initials A. L. r. Reward Of
fered Phone 4305-W. jy3o2t.
.Continusd On page feurteenj
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
rERsniNG TO SAIL FOR HOME ON SEPTEMBER l.

. su.y 81 ,unitd Press Pershng viii for
~ -. sa.,s september T. it learned today
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
TODAY,s TEMPERATURE.

be good to the cnrrdrcn-Give them
GLOVER DAIRY NURSERY MILK-Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-07-31

Safety frst-Drihs CLoFaR Dsii's
QUALITY MILk.-Ady.
Evening journal., 1919-07-31
WEATHER

Partly cloudy weather with
probably showers tonight
and Friday; not much change
in temperature; gentle var
table winds mostly south and
southwest,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-15
ALIENATION CASE
STILL IN PROGRESS
Plaintiff, Edward Grout of West Dover,
Had Not Finished His Side of Case
at Adjournment.

The alienation case of Edward
Grout of West Dover against Harry
Harvey of Greenfield was on trial in
the superior court in Greenfield yester-
day. The plaintiff introduced testi-
mony tending to show that his repu-
tation for sobrietv and chastity in the
community in which he and his wife
lived for many years, was good, call
ing for that purpose many town off
cials and fellow citizens of Dover.
Among those on the stand were Fred
l.. Rythcr, former selectman and rep
preventative in the Vermont legislature,
and Julian Snow, a justice of the peace
in West Dover and former repre-
sentative and seleetman. When the
court adjourned for the week at 12.45
the plaintiff had not reached the end
of his evidence, and the trial viii be
resumed after the criminal business is
disposed of next week.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-15

when Rev Herbert F. Woodn, D. D.,
who recently came here from Auburn,
Me, was installed as pastor Of the church
Both events were we'll attended aud were
of spiritual and intellectual profit to all
The churches having Il voice in the
council, which met in the church at 3
pm. for the examination Of the candidate,
were those III the Windham association
and the High street Congregational church
IN Auburn, which was represented by
Mrs George f. Harvey. while the indi-
viduals participating, outside those in the
county association, were Rev. Arthur W
Bailey of Boston, Rev Richard II. Clapp
of Northampton, Mass, and Rev Harry
Il. Miles of New Haven, Conn. Rev Mr..
Clapp and Rev Mr.. Miles being former
pastors here
Rev. George F. Chaplin Of Saxtons Riv-
er, the dean Of the Windham county min.
lsters, called the council to order, Rev
William c. Clark of Wilmington was elect.
cd moderator and Rev Lyndon s Boards.
| lee OF Dummerston was elected scribe
The records of the Centre church relating
to the calling OF Rev. DR.. Woodin were
read bv the clerk, W. n Gilbert, anc
Mrs Harvey read from the records Of tho
Auburn church DR. Woodin presented
statements Of his church membership and
ministerial standing and made state
ment OF his life and his religious belief
after which he was questioned by severa
members Of the council
! DIR. Woodin's statement and his answer.
to the questions asked were clear and log
ical and appealed strongly to those havin,
devoted Thought and study to the matter
involved. Many complimentary remark
concerning. them were heard afterwards
The records and statements were vote,
as sufficient, whereupon the council votet
to be by itself, retiring to the chureI
parlor. There the proceedings were rc
viewed and the council voted To proeee,
with the installation
The evening program opened at
O'Clock, beginning early on account of it
length The early numbers comprised a
organ prelude, Handels Largo, by T. {
Leitsinger; statement by the moderate
and reading Of minutes by the scribe; il
vocation by Rev. T. d. Childs of New
fame; hymn; scripture reading by Res
r. IT. Bosworth of Townshend; anthem
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-15
SAYS AUTOMOBILE
INJURED COLT
Fred Coombs Brings Suit Against John
Hanks to Recover S200-Says Car
Was Not Under Control.

Fred II. Coombs has filed suit
against John Hanks in the Brattleboro
municipal court seeking 70 recover
damages Of $500 for injuries to a
Morgan colt. He alleges that ON Dee.
Is, 1918, in Guilford Hanks was driv-
ing his automobile southerly on the
main road from Brattleboro to Guilford
and that he drove his ear into the colt,
which Mr.. Coombs was leading tow
ards Brattleboro. He SAYS the colt $
hind leg was injured so that the colt
became of no value, and that Hanks
was driving his ear % miles an hour
and did not have it safely under con-
troll. The suit is brought through the
Office of Attorney 0. B. Hughes. No
date has been decided upon for hear
ing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-15
TRIPLE TIE IN
CLASS SERIES
Freshmen Finally Win Game, Pre-
venting Juniors from Holding Lead
Finals Next Tuesday.

Yesterday the three upper classes OF
the high school tied each other for the in
terelass basketball championship. The
Senior Sophomore game was not very
thrilling. The Sophomores seemed to
make baskets any way they wished. The
Sophomores won by a score of 1875 The
Junior Freshman game was close, hard
fought game throughout. The Freshman
team finally pulled through its first vic
tory of the series by winning l4-l3. The
deciding games of the series will be
played next Tuesday The league stands
as follows:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-15
Masonic Temple

Monday, March -Brattleboro lodge,
No. l02, and Columbian lodge, No. sc.
Work, L. c. degree.
Tuesday, March 1S-Regular meeting
Bingham chapter No. so, 0. 4. S. Sup
per viii be served at 6.15 clock Aft
er the meeting, Miss Josephine Toedt
will give a talk and show pictures of
her western trip.
Tuesday, March Is, 3 p. m.-Military
whist and 500 party at temple under aus
pices OF Bingham chapter, o. +. s., the
proceeds to be placed in the relief fund
/ Every woman in town is invited. Adj
mission viii be by ticket obtained at the
door. Tickets, p cents.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-15

In announcing the filing OF this bill the
trustees serve notice that they consider
they have the right to spend part of the
fund outside the two towns mentioned,
and that unless otherwise ordered by the
court the extent of the use of the fund
in Brattleboro and Rhinebeek, for pur-
poses other than direct aid to the bene-
ficiaries mentioned, will in the future be
determined not only by the need that
exists in those towns but by what the
people themselves do lin giving such serv-
ice and money as is usually given by the
people of similar towns for such pur-
poses"
Stated briefly, this means that the
trustees want to be given authority to
spend in Brattleboro and Rhinebcck un-
der the kindred charitable purposes"
clause of the will and decree only such
sums as in their opinion the welfare of
those towns requires, and TO use the bal
ance of the income wherever and for
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-15
BERT MUNDELL
AGAIN IN TOWN
Mrs. John Nj. Stratton Seen in Green
field, Mass, Yesterday by Two
Brattleboro Residents.

Bert c. Mundell of Central street,
who left town March ., the same Nlay
that Mrs. John NJ. Stratton of Main
street went away, was in town yester-
day afternoon and this morning and
called at the Valley Grain Co, where
he was employed up to the time he
left Little information as to what he
said could be obtained at the Valley
Grain Co.'S office.
Mr.. Stratton says that two Brattle-
boro residents saw his wife in Green.
field, Mass, yesterday and recognized
her.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-15
GERMAN OWNERS PROTEST.
They Don't Want Chile to Give Ships
to United States.

SANTIAGO, Chile, March 15.-The
owners of the German vessels in Chile
an harbors, having been notified by the
foreign minister that their vessels
would be turned over to the United
States under an agreement between
Chile and the supreme allied council at
Paris, asserted that Chile had no right
to give up the ships
The minister replied that the govern
ment had fully decided to turn the
ships over to the United States when
demand was made for them.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-15
STIFF ADVANCE IN
PRICE OF FLOUR
Goes Up S1.35 to S1.60 Barrel, Making
Retail Price S11.75 to S13-State-
ment by Wholesaler.

Different brands of flour have taken
leap of from $l.35 to $l.60 n Earrel
during the past few days, the price
VARYING from $ll.75 to $13 a barrel at
wholesale
Some of the retailers already have
advanced the price. while others viii be
obliged to do So as soon as their pres
ent supply is exhausted and they have
to replenish their stock.
When a representative of The Refor-
mer asked one of the wholesalers yes
terday regarding the cause of the ad-
vance he stated that he understood
from the mills that it was due to the
fact of the food administration buy
ing large quantity of wheat for ship
ment abroad.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-15
1,419,Sss DEMoBILIzED.
War Department Gives Weekly Re.
port of Army Discharges.

WASHINGTON, March 15.-ofi-
GERS and men demobilized now mum
Der 1.4l9,3s6, the war department
announced today, S3,774 being in
the commissioned grade. Discharge
has been ordered for total of l.
67S,500 Officers applying for re-
serve commissions total 26,E9S.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-15
GERMAN DELEGATES
ACCEPT FOOD TERMS
Observe, However, That Allowance is
Less Than Required and Are
Pessimistic.

BRUSSELS, Friday, March l4.-The
German delegates to the conference here
regarding the taking over by the allies
OF the German mercantile fleet and the
provisioning of Germany definitely accept
ed today the conditions imposed by the
allies \ monthly ration of $4,000 tons
Of foodstuffs was fixed by the allied com
mission The Germans observed that this
ration was smaller than they had request
ed ard were pessimistic as to the arrange
ment Of satisfactory financial terms
for many weeks, as Treves ist the first
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-15

The Yselhavcn measured 3,55S tons,
was built in Rotterdam in 1916 and was
taken over by the United States ship
ping board after the United States en-
tered the war. She left Baltimore Feb.
is. The sinking probably occurred in
the North sea as Hartlepool, where the
survivors were taken, is on the eastern
coast of England.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-15
TEST WARTIME PROHIBITION.
Case to Determine Legality of Law
Has Been Filed.

NEW YORK, March 15.-Prelimina-
ry action toward testing the eonstitu-
tionality of the wartime prohibition
act was taken today by stoekhold-
crs suit in federal court against James
Everard's brewery. The complainant,
Joseph L. Evcrard, asked the court for
an order restraining the suspension of
his manufacturing activities on May /,
next, and sales July ! as required by
federal statute.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-15
NINE SAILORS DROWNED.
American Naval Transport Struck Mine
Yesterday

LONDON, March 15.-Nine sailors
were drowned in the sinking of the
American naval transport Ysclhavcn
which struck mine at 1.35 clock yes
terday morning. according to report
to Lloyd s. The steamer was bound
from Baltimore to Copenhagen. Thirty
five survivors have been landed at Har.
tlepool by British steamer