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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-06

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Dickey's men.
Evening journal., 1919-10-21
WHAT DELAWARE'S ENGLISH
DEPARTMENT is DOING

I department, educated atDelawarc. Penn
sylyanla and Harvard. author OF sew
eral essays and one book on Chaucer
books on Freshman English. and books
on English FOR Engineers; Professor
George r Dulton. educated at Delaware.
Johns Hopkins and Harvard, author Of
English Composition for Freshmen
Dr. John linbort Moore. educated at
Missouri and Harvard, author OF ar
tlcles on Folk Lore and Drama; DR.,
r. NJ. X. Foster. educated at New York
University and Columbia author OF
English rranslatiOns from the Greek" ."
These men have studied under such
men as Bright OF Johns Hopkins. Thorn
dixie OF Columbia. and Kiliredge Of lIar-
ward
The department Is well equipped. 10
has a building OF lis own for Offices and
work rooms for students; the general
library takes care reasonably well OF It's
need for books. Its needs for The next
year viii be three In number: Better
prepared students from The schools; o
special library Of carefully selected
books for is headquarters, Purncll
Hall: and an additional instructor to
take care OF the large increase In the
number OF students.
Evening journal., 1919-10-21
WOULD divide
Z, Delaware INTO
TWO COUNTIES
This Suggestion Made BY c.
c. Maxey Who Made Sur
vey of State
make WILMINGTON
SEPARATE COUNTY

Based upon a survey ne made OF
county government in Delaware. Ches-
ter C. Maxey, supervisor OF Training
School for Public Service, a branch OF
the Bureau OF Municipal Research OF
New York, has written a book on
County Administration" a copy OF
which has just been received from the
publishers. The Macmillan Company
No G6 Fifth avenue, New York.
In 1918 and 1919 the author was en-
gagged by the Delaware State Council
OF Defense 10 make a survey Of the
administration Of the government In
the State. the three counties and the
city Of Wilmington. The book follows
out the line Of the report submitted 10
the last Legislature. In his conclusions
reaehed in County Administration, -
Mr.. Maxey suggests that II would be
better for executing State law 10 re.
duce the number OF counties 10 two
one the city Of Wilmington and the
Continued on Page Thirteen.)
Evening journal., 1919-10-21
MISS CHANCE FOR
LOOSE LAW TEST
Whiskey Possession Must Be
Shown First, City Judge
Rules
ESCAPE ARREST
SECOND TIME

Failure Of the prosecution TO prove,
under the strict rules Of evidence, TO
tho satisfaction Of the court that the
1872 quarts OF alleged whiskey found by
Onicer Collins in an automobile hired
BY Alemndar Gaeto and Daniel pcPie-
tro, OF Philadelphia, Is really whiskey
caused the dismissal OF the two men on
charges Of violating the Loose law by
Judge Churchman in Municipal Court
this morning.
The contents OF the jugs and cans
found in the machine were tested by Dr
Herbert X. Watson. stale bacicriologist
but ho wns not even called to the stand
10 testify as u was not proved that
What he examined was the liquid
found IN the machine. The alleged
whiskey was stored in the police gar
age over night and was closely watched
during that time, lt was shown, but on
the following day fifteen men connect
cd with the police department had ac-
cess 10 the place where tho liquid was
stored. So whether the stun had been
touched or not was not properly shown
10 the court.
officer Collins testified that when he
took the Two men and Michael Russo.
who was operating the machine, into
custody. ono Of the defendants gave
him SEQ bill 10 let them go. He ar
rested the men at Ninth and Church
streets after questioning them about
tho lights on the car last Tuesday
night.
Russo testified 10 tho two mon hiring
tho car from him IN Philadelphia. and OF
Continued on Page Thlrtccn.)
Evening journal., 1919-10-21
TWO COUPLES GET
DIVORCE IN KENT
u. S. Sailor Sent TO Jail For
Illegal Train
Riding
WAS ON FURLOUGH
~ WHEN ARRESTED
10 The evening Journal.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
DOVER, Oca. 2i.-Kent County SUI
perlor Court and Court OF General ses-
slons convened yesterday for the Oc-
tober session, with Chief Justice Penne-
vii and Judge Conrad sitting.
Two divorce DEGREES nisi were grant
ed. The first was Nathan Cassons from
Lucy Cassons, statutory grounds; Anna
L. Meredith from Raymond Meredith,
extreme cruelty.
In the Court OF General Sessions,
Joseph E. Gerard, a West Dover nun
dred farmer, who had been confined
in the Kent county jail for three months
on a charge OF wife beating, came into
court and entered a plea OF guilty or
assault. lie was probatcd on his own
recognizance, with the understanding
that ne was TO remain away from his
family aud not 10 bother them IN the
future
The grand jury returned true bills
as follows: Walter +. James, carrying
concealed a deadly weapon; Charles +.
Morriz. larceny; John j. Seacord. as
saull ard battery; George 3. Mckay,
two inducements, one for having an
illegal quantity Of spirituous liquor ana
the other for the unlawful sale Of spir-
ituous liquor: William B. Breckenridge,
assault and battery; Archie Lun. lar
cenv: Frank Gardlcy, assault and bat
terry; Harry FARRELL, assault and battery.
John l.. Thompson plead guilty TO
poiniing gun. lle was given the
minimum fine Of $40 and costs.
Waller Z lanes who was arrested
a few DAYS ago for illegal train riding,
entered plea Of guilty and was SEN
fenced TO pay fine OF S25 and costs
and be imprisoned for a term Of 1--WE
months in the New Castle County
Workhouse.
The court was later informed that
James is a sailor on the u. 5. 5. Wash
ington at Hoboken and is due back to
Hoboken on October 25. 10 Is possible
that his sentence may be reformed.
Evening journal., 1919-10-21

WASHINGTON. oct. 2i.-tUnted
Press.)-Prcsldent Wilson did moi
sleep so well last night. but his con-
diilon) was Improved This morning
according 10 a bulletin issued by his
physicians, at i30 a. m, today.
"The Presidents prostatic condition
remains as bcfore.r said the statement
chemical examination OF the blood
shows the kidneys 10 be functionlns
normally. lie did not sleep so well last
night mt showed no signs OF fatigue
this morning"
The statement was signed by Drs
Grayson, Rufiin and Stlll.
The President insisted on writing a
letter TO Secretary Lane with regard
10 The threatened disruption OF The IN
dusirial conference. Ills physicians
advised against 10, but were compelled
90 yield, both because Of Wilson's
wishes and the pressure brought TO
bear by high officials Of The govern
ment TO take a hand.
Evening journal., 1919-10-21

Special to The Evening Journal.
. NEWARK. Oct. 2i.-Three hundred
and nfty students. ~ courses OF In
structlon including sections OF classes,
& instructors, Of class hours a week,
the careful criticism OF approximately
$50 pieces OF Written work in compost
tlon classes In addition % The reading
OF several hundred reports a month In
literature courses. and regular confer
ences with all students in composition
courses-this is a rough summary OF
the prescribed work OF the English De-
pariment Of Delaware College and oi
the Women's College Of Delaware.
Every student In The colleges Is re-
quired 10 take work in composition and
literature. Taking these boys and girls
as they come from The high school.
some well prepared, some very poorly
prepared (about 20 per cent OF the
Freshman class this year failed to pass
the Entrance Test In COmpositlon), the
department tries flrst OF all 10 train the
students 20 write and speak accurately
and clearly and, second In Importance.
TO bring them into helpful contact
with some OF the best works OF modern
English literature.
-Four we'll trained instructors do this
work: DR. w. o. Sypherd, head Of the
Evening journal., 1919-10-21
RUSH OF ORDERS
FOR ARMY FOOD
All Will Be Filled in Due
Time, Postmaster Eng
lish Says
HAS DONE ALL
HE CAN TO HELP

In answer 10 numerous complaints
received at the postoflce about the
long delay in the delivery OF the army
food ordered through that department
and in the refunding Of money for
orders not filed. Postmaster English
said today that the whole matter was
up to the War Department.
ave have done all that we can in
trying 10 get the food or have the
money given back 10 the people" he de-
clared, but the matter Is out Of our
hands entirely. We were only acting
for the War Department, turning the
money over 10 them with the orders
and delivering the food through the
mails when we get it,
He had communicated with the, War
Department on numerous occasions, he
said. both to hurry up the fOsd de-
livery and also the refunds, but had
been told that the orders would be filled
as soon as the food was available, or
the money refunded as soon as the
orders were reached in the files.
That the War Department was
swamped by the rush TO get food sent
through the mails is a fact. The force
has TO cope with an enormous ac-
cumulation Of extra work, Mr.. English
declared. and time is required to get
through the business, the orders being
handled in the order in which they are
received.
some persons who placed their orders
two months ago have neither the food
nor can they get their money. They
feel they are suffering an extra hard
ship inasmuch as they cannot avail
themselves Of other means Of getting
army food since their food money Is
tied up with the Government. The
only advice that Mr.. English has for
them is 10 write themselves TO the
War Department and urge that action
be taken, in their case at once. lie
said that he is doing all that he can.
Evening journal., 1919-10-21
PRESIDENT Wants
CONFERENCE TO
GET together
From Sick Room He Dictates
Letter Advising Against
Withdrawal
LANE MAY APPEAL
IN EXECUTIVES NAME

WASHINGTON. oct 2i United Press
President Wilson today drafted a
letter to the industrial conference.
The letter followed a visit TO the
White House of Chairman Lane. OF The
conference Bernard y. Baruch. mcm-
Der OF the public group. and Thomas /.
Chadbourno, chairman OF the committee
Of fifteen.
The letter Is with regard TO the
threatened disruption. 10 was learned
at the White House today. 10 was SAID
Lane would use the letter II he con-
siders u necessary.
The letter. which Is two pages ano
a bali, typewritlen, was dictated by
the President from his bed. lie signed
IL with lead pencil. Secretary Tumuliy
carried the letter 10 Lane for the fresi-
dent. Tho letter n was said is con-
sldcred private from the President 20
Lane, but Lane may use II he considers
10 wise.
Lane said that he would use his own
discretion about reading 70 10 the con-
ference. 10 was written on the theory.
ho said. that there was some danger OF
certain members ar elements In tho
conference Withdrawing and 70 was IN
tended 10 prevent that. Personally, no
said. he did not feel there is real dan
ger OF this and said II might not be
necessary 10 read The letter.
John Fitzpatrick. leader OF the steel
strikers. visited The conference today
10 confer with members OF the labor
group.
Wilh reference 70 the statement made
Yesterday by Elhert II. Gary. chairman
OF the United states Steel Corporation
Fitzpatrick said:
"Gary's statement raised the morale
of The strikers.
'NNe'ro stronger today as one consc-
quence or the statement"
rllzpairick denied the steel strikers
have asked. arbitration Of the strike
I'VE are 90 confident OF the Justice OK
our cause, though we would pe
willing 10 submit our case 10 any man
or hoard" he said.
The resolution introduced IN inc IN
dustrlal conference seeking appointnch.
~ a hoard 90 end the strike was IN
tended 10 adjust the strike, according
10 Fitzpatrick.
"Judge Gary IN his statement OF yes
tcrdav deliberately injected into the
sirike situation an issue not raised by
Inc strikers" said Fitzpatrick rms
Is The issue Of the open and closed shop.
Tho strikers never have raised thnt
Issue.
"1he strikers have asked for one
Iihlng. conference with Judge Cary
Fitzpatrick did not see the conference
In session because he arrived during a
rrcess that was taken almost immcdi-
aiely aflcr tho morning session Was
opened. Tho recess was taken 10 en-
able the labor group 20 vote on new
amendment proposed by the public
group 10 the collective bargaining rcso-
Continued on Page Thirteen)
Evening journal., 1919-10-21
CHARITIES CARE
FUR 62 FAMILIES
These Left FatherlesS BY
Last Years Influenza
Epidemic
ASSOCIATION HOLDS
ANNUAL MEETING

Effects Of The influenza epidemic still
are being felt seriously by the Asso-
cisied Charities, Il was shown by re-
ports presented this afternoon at the
annual meeting OF the organization.
held al the Hotel dupont Many famil-
les were left without support through
ihe deaths OF husbands and fathers.
These must still be cared for, although
the malady itself was finally con-
nlered many months ago.
This afternoons meeting was held In
parlors 4 and 3 Of The hotel. At i2.30
o'clock the Board Of Directors met and
at i.30 O'Clock an open session was be-
gun, at which all persons VINO nave
contributed TO the charities during th9
year were privileged 10 attend.
Charles l.. Patterson, president of inc
corporation, presided, and reports were
made by Miss h. Ethelda Mlllen, gen
eral secretary; Mrs. Edward r. Mack
treasurer; Miss Marie r. Lockwood, re-
firing superintendent OF the Nisitlns
Nurses Association and Mrs. Emily r
Bssell. who is chairman OF the chill
dren's camp committee. Miss LOCK
wood Is going with the child welfare
centres work. and will be succeeded -
Mrs. Elsie Johnson, as superintendent oi
the nursing association.
In her report. on the Associated Charl-
ties work. Miss Mullen emphasized tilai
as a result Of The influenza epidemic
Continued on Page Thirteen.)
Evening journal., 1919-10-21
PRESIDENT HAS RESTLESS
NIGHT; BETTER TODAY

Tho President was not fatlgued by
his effort In writing the letter. accord
ing TO Grayson. This was considered
surprising in view OF The fact that
Wilson did not sleep well during the
night
Participation Of the President in the
Industrial conference does not mean
any general resumption OF work Will
be permitted. GraysOn said. The pre-
scription Of complete and absolute rest
will remain in force except in matters
OF unusual moment where executive
action is imperative, he declared.
Wilson sent word through Mrs. Will
son 10 Secretary Tumulty carly this
morning that he wished 20 confer with
him. u was after this that he, lying in
bed. dictated the letter, which was
about COO words in length. It was stated
Colonel Ridley, the Presidents mill
'tary aide, conveyed the official condol-
enccs Of the government to the Italian
embassy for the death Of Ambassador
Dc-Ccllcr.
Evening journal., 1919-10-21

NEW YORK. Oct. 2i ,Uniicd Press.
Despite efforts Of Mayor Hylan TO settle
the strlge Of longshormcn here yesler-
day and last night the situation today
appeared even further from solution
than when parleys first began.
After the reported intention OF the
International Marine 10 start work TO-
day the company's North River docks
continued idle. There was no attempt
TO load or unload the ships and no po-
lice guards or pickets were In evidence.
F. Paul A. Naccarclli. named as a
member OF a conciliation board by Sec
retary OF Labor Wilson on Saturday,
appeared to stand in The way OF nego-
tlatlons for a settlement.
John II. Riley. chairman OF the strike
committee and about 40 percent. OF the
longsheremen delegates attending he
Evening journal., 1919-10-21
.SEAF0RD PLANS FOR
HALLOWEEN PARADE
pecial 10 The Evening Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
SEAF0RD, oct. 2i.-Seaford has Sc
lected Thursday, October 80, as the date
for holding its Halloween celebration
and the town will put on a genuine
Halloween. attire that evening. This
will be the ninth annual celebration
and every effort is being made 10 have
this one surpass all others. Prizes will
be awarded the winners in fancy,
comic and historic costumes.
Robinson's and the Easton Concert
bands have been engased 10 furnish
music and will march at the head Of
the parade.
The committee has announced that
only those who are in the parade Will
compete for the prizes. A judges stand
will be built at the corner Of High and
Cannon streets.
Evening journal., 1919-10-21
REDS RULE Of
PETROCRAD MAY
CRUNBLE TODAY
Yudenitch Outside City Asks
American Minister to Feed
Starving People
BOLSHEVIRI FORTIFIED
With Guns AND FOOD

. STOCKHOLM. Oct. q. UNITED Press.
General Yudenitch. commander OF the
Russian anti-Bolsheviki forces invest
ing Petrograd. told Nelson Morris.
American minister 10 Sweden. that he
expected 10 enter the city sometime to-
day. Yudenitch made the statement I'm
requesting Morris 10 ask the United
states 10 aid the starving population
OF the city.
LONDON, oct. 4. UNITED Press).-
The scigc Of petrOgrad Is progressing
favorably for the anii-Bolshevik forces.
according to official and semi-ofllcial
dispatches. received here today.
A cOmmunique OF the British war
ofilce said the capture Of Gatchlna and
Kras Selo 20 the southwest had been
confirmed and that cavalry detach-
'ments had completed the work OF cut
ting of PetrOgrad from all communica-
tions with the interior
An official dispatch from Helslngfors
reported General Yudenitch had oc-
cupied Pulkovo Hill with its important
observatory while report from Copen-
hagen said Iudeniich had moved his
headquarters TO CzarkOe Selo.
The BOlsheviH In addition 10 in
creasing their stores OF ammunition
and guns, moved great quantities Of
food into the city before IL was sur
rounded, II has been learned.
Evening journal., 1919-10-21
WILSON PLEADS
AGAINST STRIKE
Of THE miners
AT Same Time Frelinghuysen
Sees Industrial Calamity
If Workers Quit
SAYS Foreigners have
STRIKE STAGE SET

WARRINGTON, Oct. q united Press)
"A plea for compromise to avert the
coal strike threatened for November 1
was made by Secretary OF Labor VII
son TO operators and miners who met
here today.
Wilson urged the nearly 400 dele
galks who were present 10 show a
conclllalory spirit, decl ring coal
strike would badly hamper the nations
industries.
Before going into the meeting
miners delegates declared they would
stand by their demands for increased
wages, six hour day and a five week
day week.
operators who held meetings here
last week and last night said they
could not predict the outcome Of the
conference.
Wilson said he hoped 10 bring about
a reOpenlng Of formal negotiations,
WASHINGTON. Oct. q. United Pressl
An industrial calamity is imminent
declared Senator Frelinghuysen, New
Jersey. in a speech today. on the effect
Of the threatened coal miners strike set
for November 1.
An industrial calamity seems to be
imminent in the United Ststes.' he de-
clared. THE stage has been deliberate
ly set for this disaster by 100000 men,
more than one-third OF whom are fori
eign-born, who cannot speak the Eng
lish language and who have no ac-
quaintance or sympathy with our In
stitutions."
Frelinghuysen mentioned two OF the
miners thirteen demands as including
a Copper cent. Increase in wages, a six
hour day and a flve-day week.
There Is not trace Of collective
bargaining in the demands Freling-
huysen declared. "The miners have
come and have laid down their de-
mands-thelr rigid hard and fast de-
mands-and have said: Here is what
we demand; take it or leave Il" he
continued. "'Pay US a billion dollars
Continued on Page Thirteen.)
Evening journal., 1919-10-21
STATE RED MEN
POW WOW THURSDAY

In Red Mems Hall toforrow night The
Great Council OF Delaware win open.
The pow WOW will continue all day
Thursday. Election FOR Great Junior
sagamore and Great Keeper OF tho
Wampum promises TO be close and in
teresting.
The Great Tocskon Of the United
States. Charles Z. Pass, will represent
the Great Incohonee al the meeting OF
the great council. Many other matters
OF importance VIII be decided upon al
the convention. including the question
Of a memorial for the late ex-Presidcnt
Roosevelt, and question pertaining 10
the orphans fund Of the Great Council
OF Delaware.
Evening journal., 1919-10-21
$40 FINE ON THIS
RECKLESS DRIVER

Charles Cannon, who ran into the
cement Dase at Pennsylvania avenue
and Van Buren street. about o'clock
this morning. knocking over the police
box and fire alarm box pedestal, caus-
ing the ringing Of the alarm several
times. was fined $40 and costs for oper-
'atlng an automobile without an op-
orators license and q like amount FOR
violating the traffic rules. in not driving
io the right side OF the street, by Judge
Churchman. in Municipal Court tnls
morning. Cannon pleaded guilty TO the
charges.
Evening journal., 1919-10-21
SUGAR SCARCITY
HITS XMAS TREES
Candy Canes and Toys Will
BE Fewer This
Year
MANUFACTURERS
MUST ECONOMIC

The striped candy canes and the red.
blue and green candy animals that
hung on the Christmas trees and added
the touch Of vivid decoration 10 store
windows decked with holiday goods are
going 10 be conspicuously absent this
year.
The sugar shortage is 20 blame. This
kind Of confection Is nearly all sugar
and the manufacturers. with supplies
shrinking every day, are economizing
by cutting out The hard candles and
keeping their factories going with goods
that require little sweetenlng.
Candy canes and the other Christ
mas candies were scarce last year. The
enforced war economy was the cause
then. There was a little 20 be had and
this supply was eagerly seized. for
Christmas is not complete. from the
children's viewpoint anyway, unless
there are candy canes and gaudy ami
mails 10 play with and eat.
But this year the scarcity Will be
worse. In fact, there Will be none at
all unless some dealers have old stock
left from three years ago. Fortunate.
indeed. are those families who no not
let their children eat the candy tree
decorations at the end OF the holidays,
but save them from year 20 year.
Sunday schools and churches where
Il has been a tradition OF years stand
ing 20 hold Christmas festival" with
tree. Santa Claus. candy canes. ending
with the distribution Of little colored
boxes OF hard candies. Will be especial
~ hard hit. There viii be very little
OF this hard candy available.
There Is very little Of the hard mix
ture in the market, local manufaclur-
er, specializing on the Christmas trade
said today. Manufacturers all over the
country are not making the sugary hard
varieties any more, but are turning Out
Continued on page 49,
Evening journal., 1919-10-21
WILSON HOPES AGAINST CONFERENCE BREAK
ECONOMY IN
CLOTHES URGED
Merchants, However, Oppose
No Buying Plan to Re
lieve Scarcity
IMMIGRATION Is
SEEN AS REMEDY

While admitting that there Is a great
scarcity Of clothing material I'm the
country. none Of the local dealers would
agree today 10 the wisdom OF plan
advocated by leading New York
manufacturer OF mems and women's
wearing apparel. The plan proposed
was that everybody stop buying for
60 days In order 10 allow manufactur-
ers TO catch up In their supply, or at
least 10 buy only such articles as were
absolutely essential.
THAT would not relieve Tho situa-
tlon, said one merohant-tailor. "Or
al least the relief would be only tenn
porary. Clothing Is not like meats,
groceries. or sugar. In such articles
one can substitute or do without run
ming afoul Of the law. Of course. one
can econOmizo by wearing a suit long
er than ne had intended 90. However.
II the prevailing high prices Will not
make for economy. certainly a crusade
OF nO-buylng would have little effect
because OF the "backed-up' demand II
would create ! would rathor\cmpha-
sixe the need for economy. Bolh men
and women should wear their clothing
for as long a period as possible and
not buy until II really Is essential"
Several dealers In mems goods woro
OF the same oplinon and two slated
that the higher-priced goods seemed 10
be more in demand than The moderate.
"The only solution of the high cost
OF wearing apparel and the growing
scarcity is in increased immigration,
said Ia man well acquainted with the
trade Practically none OF the Amerl-
lcan born are learning the tailoring trade
today. This branch OF industry is al
most entirely In the hands OF foreign
ers and until we can get more foreign
ers here can sec no help for the situa-
tlon."
Continued on Page Thlrieen.l