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Evening journal., 1919-01-25
GOVERNOR PRINCE
OF coed FELLOWS
Members Of General AS
sembly and State Officials
His Guests at Dinner
HOST AT
THEATRE PARTY

Governor John G. Townsend, Jr.,
proved himself a prince Of good fellows
last night, when he entertained MEM
bers Of the Legislature and State OH
cials at a dinner at the Hotel dupont at
6-o'clOck, and afterwards was their
host at the Playhouse at the presenta-
tion OF "A Cure For Curables."
The dinner was entirely informal
Eighty covers were laid and practically
every member Of the General Assembly
and most Of the State officials and
legislative reporters We're present. Most
OF these had taken the trip to Della
ware College earlier in the day. Attor-
ney General David J. Relnhardt and
Deputy Attorney General p. Warren
Green were among the officials at the
dinner who We're not at Newark Dur
ing the dinner there was music by an
orchestra, and Miss Isabella B. Wales,
with Miss Mabel Haley, accompanist,
sang a number Of selections.
At the close Of the dinner, Speaker
Alexander B. COrbit referred to a flag
which hung at one end Of the grill room
where the dinner was served This
CONTINUED on Page Fourteen.)
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
Fire DESTROYS
twelve COTTAGES
Row of Summer Structures
at Bowers Beach Burned
TO Ground
BUCKET BRIGADE
SAVED OTHERS
speclaI % The EvenIng Journal.

BOWERS BEACH, Del, Jan. %
Twelve summer cottages on the beach
front were totally destroyed by fire
early last night. The loss will proba-
bly, be about 5000 as the cottages were
valued at from $500 to $1,000 Firemen
from Milford and Dover In answer TO an
appeal from residents Of Bowers Beach
rushed here with their apparatus but
by the time they arrived the fire had
been extinguished by a bucket brigade.
Hard work on the part OF the bucket
brigade saved a large number OF other
cottages nearby but the twelve in the
row where the blaze started, were burn
ed to the ground.
The flre started in the cottage OF
Potter Coffin OF Milford. The origin Is
unknown, as none Of the cottages were
occupied. They were all two story
fame structures and are occupied by
the owners every summer They were
all in excellent shape. Last spring the
tides considerably damaged this row OF
cottages. As a result Of this damage
they were rebuilt and moved farther
back from the beach and placed on new
lOuuudtlOue.
The owners Of the destroyed cottages.
in addition 10 the Coffin cottage where
the blaze started ar: : Rogers family
Of Frederica; John George Of Freder-
lea, Mrs. Ida White OF Camden. \. j.;
Mrs. Florence White Of Magnolia; John
Barnard Of Camden, Del; Daniel Bar
nard OF Wilmington; Mrs. Davle OF
Wyoming; Talley cottage, owned By
Philadelphia parties, and Mrs. Maude
McNichol Of CAMBRIDGE. Md.
There Is a rumor that an automobile
was seen on the beach just before the
Gre broke out and near where it start
ed. Efforts are being made TO flnd
out whose machine 70 was. As the cot
tages were not occupied, Il is th0rght
by many persons that the buildings
were set /aflre.
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
LABOR HOPES TO HAVE
ITS PROGRAM ACCEPTED

liability OF some OF the delegates TO ar
rive by that time. Henderson admitted
the Congress Is having its difficulties.
1--WE are under flre from both Sides"
he said. "The BOlsnevlki condemn us
as being yellow international politi-
clans ON the other hand. Samuel Com
pers refuses 10 participate. claiming
Socialism has no connection with labor
and trades uniOnism. With both ex-
tremes looking askance upon US, we re-
gard II Is a sign that we are somewhere
near right.
II do not know when the first session
will be held as the delegates are having
some difficulty with their passports.
So far the United States has granted no
passports 10 the American delegates.
The Swiss did not welcome us. but they
are becoming more friendly.
I'VE expect representatives Of seven
teen nations, including Russia and the
Central Powers. to participate In draft
ing resolutions which will be submit
ted 10 the peace conference. We have
received the most cordial lntimations
that our decisions will be received with
interest by the peace delegates. The
Congress here expected TO last about
three weeks"
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
.33 DEATHS IN
CITY THIS week
FROM PNEUMONIA
Of Number Of Victims 10
Were First Stricken With
Dreaded Influenza
EPIDEMIC OF COLDS
ALSO GRIPS TOWN

Although the records OF the Board Of
Health show but 1--WE deaths attributed
to influenza during the past week, the
records show that thirty-three deaths
were due to pneumonia.
or those who died OF pneumonia. six
teen persons were FIRST stricken with
influenza the malady progressing TO the
pneumonia stage.
The recurrence OF influenza and pneu-
monla Is causing an incSesse In the
city's death rate, too. the number OF
deaths for the week ending today being
nearly double the number for the cor
responding week OF last year, under
normal conditions.
The report shows a total Of g. deaths,
as births and IS marriages this week,
as compared with 90 deaths. as births
and 10 marriages for the corresponding
period last year
For the preceding wek deaths we're
reported IN Wilmington, and Of that
number 26 were caused by pneumonia
and influenza.
During the past week two cases Of
were reported.
There is an epidemic Of colds through
out the city. In many instances the cold
developing into old-fashioned grip and
influenza. Physicians report that there
are many cases Of the old-fsshioDed
grIp as compared with the Spanish in
1uenza cases.
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
PEACE DETAILS
WILL BE SOLVED
BY COMMITTEES
Only Biggest Problems CrO,Cing
Out of War Will be Worked Out
by the Supreme War Council.
Wilson Will Act Personally for
the United States

thors Of the war were expected io be
submitted today. though those anxious
TO speed up the negotiations are more
concerned with problems OF the future
than with post mortems."
II any speeches were made regard
ing the league OF nations today. u was
believed they would be made by the
representatives OF small nations. Prem
Ter Lloyd George had been expected to
talk on the British plan but this was
later cancelled.
The principal provisions OF the Brit
lsh scheme are understood 10 Include
establishment OF a high court TO settle
international disputes. with enforce
ment OF IFS findings by public opinion
rather than a supernatural police
force" some form OF disarmament; can
collation. OF all treaties which would
Interfere with the working OF the
league: formation Of a board TO pass
on international labor problems and
exclusion Of the Central Powers until
they had proven their fitness for mem
bership.
Following today's session. Il was be-
lieved that all principal powers will
transfer virtually their whole foreign
Offices TO Paris for work on the varl-
Gus committees the personnel OF which
will be made up largely OF men expe-
rlenced IN international affairs.
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
BY FRANK ). TAYLOR.

I kIUlIfu fIt1h oNhN tNiA tnNtHN'hAsI
BERNE. Jan. si-lDelayedl Leader
Of international labor and Socialism. thi
influence Of which has been officially
recognized by the Versailles Congress
expect TO make an important coniribu-
tion 20 the peace settlement
Arthur Henderson, British labor lead
er. told the United Press today that
they hope to obtain endorsement by the
peace delegates OF the following pro-
gram:
Establishment OF the League OF
Nations, with authority 20 prevent wars
and enforce It's decisions; all nations to
be members. including Germany, as
soon as she complies with conditions Of
the armlstice and pays for the damage
she has done
2 Acceptance OF an international la
Dor charter securing q world standard
Of social and economic conditions.
3. Universal abolition Of compul-
sorry militar yservice. general disarma-
ment and prohibition OF the manufac-
ture Of war material, except by inter-
national control.
Non-in,ervention in Russian az
fairs but the exercise OF moral force
10 bring the different elements OF Rus
sian socialism together and afford them
representation at the peace table.
Henderson expressed confidence that
this program would be ratified by the
international labor and Socialist Con
yress which Is 30 be held here. The
Congress was scheduled 10 meet Jan
nary 27, but may be delayed by the in
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
Slaughter OF dogs
in CITY CONTINUES
Registration is 100 Below
Population This Time
Last Year
HIGH COST OF
TAGS RESPONSIBLE

wilmington's dog population has been
materially decreased, Judging by the
number Of 1919 dog licenses issued by
the Police Department so far this
month. The fact that a dogs life II
all that the term implies, is also borne
out at the Health Department, which
Office has been requested frequently
during the past week 10 have dead
dogs removed from premises.
Police station records show that only
1876 city dogs have been registered up
until this morning. The records for this
corresponding period last year show
that one hundred more licenses were
issued.
According to the police the increase
in The cost OF dog licenses This year has
caused the wholesale killing OF dogs
Under the new city ordinance an mala
dogs are taxed - and females are as.
sessed S3.
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
No NEW CLUES
For POLICE IN
LACEY Staying
Robinson, Arrested AT
Lewes, Said to be Witness
10 Murder There
MILLER And NORRIS
co TO baltimore

Arriving here late yesterday afternoon
with Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Robin
son, Of Lewes, who had been located
by them at New Castle, state Detective
Mccoy and Sergeant King, Of the local
Police Department, hurried to the otilcs
Of Attorney General Reinhardt in the
County Building. The two detectives
refused 10 talk TO newspaper reparters.
They said, however. that detention OF
the Robinson couple had no relation TO
The Lacey murder case.
Several hours later, the two sleuths
took Robinson to the police station,
where he was booked as a prisoner on
a charge Of operating a gaming table.
When Robinson inquired about bail,
however, he was Informed that this de-
tail would have to be arranged through
The attorney generals Office.
II was learned today that Robinson
was arrested at the request OF the
sussex county officials and that he Is a
witness In a murder case there. Moth
ing could be learned here about any re
cent murder case in that town. how
ever
Robinson, according to the attorney
generals Office, will be returned to Sus-.
sex County this Afternoon.
10 was stated az the police station
ihis morning that Walter Miller and
Harry Norris, who have been detained
as suspects In the Lacey case since
week ago last Wednesday, were 20 be
taken 20 Baltimore, Md, today. The
two young men are said TO be wanted
there on a charge Of-larceny.
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
BOLSH[VIKI KILL
TEN AMERICANS
IL Wounded and | Missing
After Fight Near Ust-
pedenga. Russia
ALLIES IN CONTROL
OF THE SITUATION
By the United press.

By the United Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The United
States had more men on the west front
November 4. than the British.
This was revealed today by General
March. American strength was an
nounced at i,950,OO0 British at 1.7Si 600
DemObllizatiOn Of soldiers in the
United States up to January 2i, totalled
s5s,iiT men and 1896 officers, March
announced. Orders for discharge total
100000 men.
American has dismissed at a faster
rate than Great Britain; up to January
10. England has dismissed $50 men
, and i2.729 officers.
March announced for the first time,
the official figures Of the Allied strength
as of November 4. The ration strength
that is that total force TO be fed-On
the west front. was: France, 2.2J9,000;
United States. i.9J0,i00; British lin
cluding POrtuguese). i,IiS,0O0
The departments first advices as TO
the recent lghting in the Archangel re-
zion slowed that the Bolshviki attack
on three sides OF the Allied force, in
GLIDING two American companies, had
compelled evacuation OF Ustpedenga
and retreat west Of KAMA. The Amerl-
can losses were light, however, run,
ming only 10 killed. II wounded and fl
missing in action near Ustpedenga.
March declared the Allied force, how
ever, is large enough TO hold the situa-
tion.
10 meet the problems involved in the
mail situation abroad, every soldier
overseas has been ordered to mail home
card showing his organization, locs-
ton and state OF health.
March announced that National Army
and National Guard soldiers can retain
their division insignia upon their re-
turn home. but that officers returning
toNheir outfits will not wear them
A man absent without leave in war
time. would be more severly punished
than a man who now was absent with
out leave. Il was announced.
Chairman Hurley. Of the Shipping
Board. has notified March that assign
ment OF German ships for American
use is proceeding satisfactorily. Gen.
Porshfng. according to March. has sig
niled no intention nor desire Of re-
turning home yet.
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
nv TIRED :. FERGUSON.

United Press stan Correspondent
PARIS. Jan. 25-Details of The peace
settlement VIII be worked cut by spe
olal committees leaving The supreme
War Council free TO handle only the
biggest problems and render nnal deci-
s'ons, according 90 present plants. Rati-
flcatlon Of this scheme was expected az
todays meeting OF the general peoce
Congress.
As various problems develop. com
mittees will be appointed 10 handle all
details. The most important OF these
bodies will be the committee on the
league Of nations. Premier Orlando
will represent Italy Lord Cecil, Great
Britain; senator Bourgeois. France and
President Wilson will personally act
for the United states.
The committee next IN importance
viii be that on rcpa-ation and indemni.
ties. Other committees VIII be picked
20 handle international labor legisla
ton. territorial adjustments and int
naturalization Of transportation facill
ties. Some papers dealing with re
sponsibllity and punishment for the au
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
$50 FINE ron ASSAULT.

Elias Walker. Negro. was fined $50
and costs by Deputy judge Finger In
Municipal Court this morning for as
sault and battery on Rodney Lewis, an
other Negro. Rodney testified that Elias
chased him with a pitchfork and al
Front and King streets tripped him
and jumped on him when Oflcer Gold
happened along. Walker said Rodney
was the aggressor. but his story did
not appear consistent TO the court
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
BOLSHEVISM UP
TOPFACE(ONGRESS
British Statesman Says Reds
Will Win If Nation
alism Fails
SEES PEACE ONLY
IN COOPERATION
BY the United Press.

PARIS, Jan. 25.-"The Peace Congress
must settle the great issue Of nation
alism versus -Bolshevism," one OF the
most important British statesman par
ticipating in the conferences declared
today.
There is no use Disgusting the fac,
that nationslism is on trial" he said
III natiOnalism is unable 10 prove the
case, then Bolsheyism wins Bolshev-
Ism proposes class distinctions against
uational distinctions. Cooperation
among the nations can solve the prob
lens which provide the whole basis
for Bolshevism"
The statesman declared that one OF
the biggest steps toward checking the
spread Of Bolshevism will be inter
NATIONAL labor legislation, particularly
laws providing uniform wages and
hours OF employment. Such legislation,
be pointed out, will also react IN favor
of better Industrial and commercial
conditions.
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
WANT FURNISS TO
BE u. S. MARSHAL

Friends OF former State Senator sam
uel II. Furniss OF Bethel, are urging his
appointment to the position Of United
States Marshal, which is now being
held by Martin F. Fairy, whose term
expired last week. Senator Furniss,
who served as deputy marshal here for
awhile Is a close friend OF United
States Senator Wolcott.
Democrats Of Kent County, who are
urging that the office be given to a
resident OF that section are divided be-
tween Wilbur Wilds OF Duck Greek
hundred and William II. Poore, OF
Hsrtly.
II was said this morning, however.
that several others were contemplating
becoming candidates for the position.
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
WASHINGTON MANIAC
EVADES POLICE
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2j-Aided by
police volunteer soldiers and members
Of the Home Defense League. ihe police
conducted a night long search for the
maniac who attacked three women In
their homes early Yesterday The hunt
proved futile Suspects rounded up and
presented alibis and were released.
Motor cars and cycles from the army
were pressed into patrol work. Place.
where crowds would congregate Wcrc
carefully watched \ children's dance
was especially pairollod.
Meantime Miss Martha F. Geagan.
shot by the maniac lay in a serious con
ditiOn. while Miss Lillian Hood. another
victim. showed improvement and a
chance 90 recover Miss Florence Fow-
Ter was still suffering from shock. but
was not seriously injured as the in
iruder had no opportunity 10 shoot.
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
TO DISCUSS LEAGUE or NATIONS.

s X. Ratcliffe, OF London, will lecture
in the New Century Club building neXt
Friday evening. His subject will be
The League Of Nations" Mr.. Ratcllffe
was selected by the British Government
to talk at noon at the various manu-
featuring plants. He is well known In
the United States, and has been here at
six different times in the last few years
Mr.. Ratcliffe is. correspondent for the
London Post
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
LEGISLATURE KEEPS GOING.
enial Ii rhn Fvenlnn Innrnal

Special to The Evening Journal
DOVER, Del. Jan. 5.-Perfunctory
sessions Of the Senate and House were
held here at noon today. with Senator'S
Alice and Handy in the Senate and
Representatives Buckson and Jakes in
the House Adjournment was taken In
the senate until ~ o'clock Monday and
in the House until a o'clock.
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
NOTICE TO MEMBERS
FRATFRNAI, ORDER FACIFS

At q special meeting held on Friday
evening, January "a. it was unanimous
ly decided that all members who pos
sibly can, meet In the lodge room. No.
2i0 West Sixth ctreet al 8 30a. m. Mon
day. 10 attend in a body the funeral
OF the late Worthy Presideut John A.
Newell.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
NEW YORK TROOPS COMING HoHh'

BY the United Press ..,u
v,suNcroN jan s9.The 9th Division New YORK; WIN
hon, February 5 the 18th Division about March D.
r n, wa. Department advces today The S6sth Infantry
, 18TH New York; slated embark about February l.
m - n,ton is composed of New metropolitan district
troops
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
pERsHING TRIP HOME NOT CERTaIN

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25-Secretary
Baker has heard nothing OF the plan
for General Pershins to return to the
United States with President Wilson.
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
FINE ANOTHER STREET SPLITTER.

James sturgis. for splitting on the
street. was flned 81 and costs by Depu-
ty Judge Finger in Municipal Court
this morning. Sturgis was arrested
yesterday morning at Eighth and Mar
ket streets by Pstrolmsn Paynter.
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
sovIErs TO MEET ALLIED GOVERNMENTS.

BY the United Press.
COPENHAGEN. Jan 25.M. varovsky. Boshe,k minister at
Sweden the government viii
accept proposal the joint confer
at The ncess Islands
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
RACK TO REEORMATnRY.

Vincent Witkowski. aged II years.
was arrested this morning by Patrol
man DePrisco as a runaway. The boy
escaped from the Ferris Industrial
school. lie was returned to that insti-
tuition.
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
sl.ss MoaE Wan y LEicuE OF Ni'1oNs.

SIZES MORE WAR * LEAGUE CT Ni'1oNs
By the United Press
CHICAGO jan 25-Iha the League OF Nations "o-'' '''
vent wars but that its formation would io'c' '''
war on Mexico was the position taken today by Professor
soares Of the University Of Chicago
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
GLOVER DAIRY MILK.
Clarified. pasteurized and pure.-hdv.
TEMPERATURE TODAY.
SUN AND TIDES.
Mouth NJ the Christi
LOST AND FOUND.

I osT-sMALL BLACK, PURSE. CON
- tanning money. stamps. key and re-
ceipts, on Sixth st. or Market ST Work
ing girl. Reward. +. r. C.. SOC Market
81. ian25-2t.
Continued on psse twelve)
Evening journal., 1919-01-25

BY the United Press
PARIS. Jan. 25.-The second plenary
session Of the Peace Congress opened
shortly after O'Clock this afternoon
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
DISCHARGE NON WORKERS.

Cases OF i've men charged with vio-
lailons Of work or fight orders OF the
State Councils Of Defense. were retired
in Municipal Court this morning. This
finishes the business Of the council,
which is closing its affairs, In The
courts.
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
FINE SOLDIER ron DRI NENNEss.

Returning from Camp Jackson. where
he was discharged from the army, TO
his home in Worcester. Mass john
Lynch stopped or here Ions enough TO
become intoxicated As result he was
before Deputy Judge Fineer IN Munich
pal Court this morning on a charge Of
drunkenness and was fined 81 and costs.
Lynch wore his army unlfo m with
his discharged stripe He said he got
the liquor on the, train.
Thomas Manion was fined $40 and
costs for begging on the street
Evening journal., 1919-01-25
WEATHER

Increasing cIoudiness, prob
ably followed by rain late to-
night and sunday; moderate
temperature; gentle, moderate,
variable winds becoming east
by Sunday morning and In
creasing.
Evening journal., 1919-01-25

A feeling OF security goes with
LOVER DAIRY MILk.-Adv.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-06-07
President of Union Says
Ali Telegraphers Will
Be Called Out.
PACIFIC COAST MEN
TO GO OUT JUNE II
Western Union Officials Declare q, 81.
ness viii Not BE Seriously Impaired
Because Of Small Union Membership p
Among Employes--Telephon Str kc
Order in Two States Of South Re
oalIed-New Orleans linemen Quit

Washington. June President s. j.
kkonenkamp of the Commercial TeIe-
graphers Union of America. who today
is enroute to Chicago, announced be-
fore his departure last night that he
would call nation wide strike of un-
ion telegraphers upon his arrival in
Chicago late today. Tha strike IS pro-
posed in support of the Western Un-
ion Telegraph Companys employees in
ten southern states who went on strike
late Thursday night.
Until he reached Chicago Mr.. Kon-
enkamp stated it would not be decid-
ed whether the spread Of the strike
would be confined to rhe Western I'm
ion or include the Postal Telegraph
and Cable Company. He also said the
been determined.
Western Union officials claim that
Of the 10000 employees or the company
eligible to join the telegraphers union
only 10 were members and expressed
belief that a strike would not seriously
impair the service.
Postoffice department officials are
not concerned in the threatened walk
out. as the order of Postmaster Gener-
al Burleson in returning operating
control Of the wires to their former
owners put the burGen Of combating
the strike upon the companies.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-06-07
MOONEY STRIKE VOTE RESULTS.
Most Trades Reported to Favor Walk.
out As Protest

Chicago. June THE Mooney de-
fense league. thru it's secretary. today
announced /eturns on the proposed
general strike OF trades unions in con-
nection with the demands for new
trial for Thomas j. Mooney and War
ren X. Billings. convicted Of partici-,
patton in the preparedness day bomb
explosion in San Francisco. No defin-
ite figures We're given the ras,Ilts be-
Ing grouped as follows.
Coal miners, metal miners. oil work.
ers, railway car men, each 100 to-t In
favor OF the strike; timber workers.
packing trades. longshoremen, painters,
boot and shoe workers and bakers,
each so to in favor; brewery workers
and electricians. each 40 to for the
strike; metal trades. cighrmakers, each.
80 to /: miscellaneous trades. 10 to i;
plumbers, 10 to for the strike: car
penters. 10 to Z. and bricklayers, 10 10
8. for the strike; BARRIERS and printers.
each 8 to against the strike.
The announcement said the strike
will be considered at the convention
OF the American Federation of Labor
which opens at Atlantic City, ~. j. or,
Monday.