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Evening journal., 1919-04-04
speeIaI 10 Nc Evening journal

special 10 Inc Evening JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, April i.-Following is
list Of bills passed by the recent Leg
islature which have received the 6p-
proval Of Governor Townsend, the list
including all that have been signed up
TO date.
Senate Biils.
Providing for erection OF a school
building for colored children in the
town OF Smyrna and appropriating
money therefor.
Amending Revised Code OF Delaware
juries in the Court OF General Sessions
Of the State Of Delaware.
To provide for the refunding OF a
proportion OF liquor license fees when
the business for which such licenses
are taken out is declared unlawful dur
ing the continuance OF the license.
To amend Revised Code by increas-
ing the amount Of money that the
Library Commission for the State OF
Delaware is-authorized TO eXpend.
Act concerning fraudulent conveyance
and TO make uniform the law relating
thereto.
Act concerning conditional sales and
10 make uniform the law relating
thereto.
Act in relation to the salary OF the
city judge Of the Municipal Court for
Wilmington, authorizing an increase TO
at least $1,000 a year.
Act appropriating $500 TO Aetna Hook
and Ladder Company, OF Newark.
Act appropriating money TO pay for
farm recently purchased by trus-
tees OF State College for Colored Stu
dents.
Act to incorporate the Dagsboro Bank.
Act prescribing the amount that may
be raised by taxation in the town Of
Harrington.
Act Increasing amount that may be
levied and raised by taxation in the
town Of Smyrna.
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
HORSES PERISH IN
MCCULLOUGH fire
Blaze of Unknown Origin
Does 500, 900 Damage
at Iron Plant
COMP ANY OFFICIAL
CRITICISE FIREMEN

Fire starting in a frame stable OF the
Mccullough Iron Company at Seventh
and Railroad avenue, about 10 O'Clock
last night destroyed the stable, ware
house and galvanized building and
burned six horses and a mule. The loss
was estimated at 100000 partly COW
cred by Insurance. The plant is owned
by a company Of which Captain Horace
Wilson has a controlling interest. The
origin Of the fire is unknown.
The alarm was sounded by Police
Operator Harkins at the Police Station
who was notified Of the fire by an en-
ploye on the River Front bridge, his
attention having been called TO the
blaze by the captain Of the ferry Long
Beach. At that time The flames were
leaping high in the air and when the
nremen arrived Che stable was mass
Of flames.
While officials Of the Company COM
planned Of alleged inefllciency Of the
fire department members OF the de-
partment resent the charge and claim
that not only were they compelled to
batter down the gates at the Seventh
HlItth tnlLu LuMit " NlAg IAunb hNANAoN a
wachman refused 10 open them until
A. had secured keys from the office,
but they found fire plugs in the yards
at the plant covered with refuse and
barrels and in East Seventh street It
was necessary to dig away stones and
dirt from fire plugs that were COW
cred.
To make matters worse the alarm
sounded from Box No. 2i at Eleventh.
street and Railroad avenue which
caused the fire companies TO gather In
the narrow street and finding their
way blocked, had to back out and de-
tour to Fourth and Church streets
where fire plugs were available.
That fire plugs in the plant were
covered was the statement made by
ASS slant Chief Cannon, who said that
when one fireman kicked over a barrel
in the yard, he found a plug beneath It.
lie also said when the fire companies
that responded 10 a second alarm
reached the scene and began pumping
water from plugs at Fourth street
wharf and other points the drain re-
duced the water supply from the few
plugs within the yards. The Fame
Fire Company pumped water through
Continued on Page Seventeen)
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
Appeal To The Clergy

All Protestant and Catholic eIeruv
are earnestly requested 10 call the
attention of their parishes and
charges at all services on sunday.
TO the approaching loan campaion
that will. start in Delaware and
throughout the country on Saturday,
April 40.
Because of after-thc-war condi-
tions, IL is necessary that every in
iluence shall be thrown towards
making this campaign as successful
as all prior efforts have been il
Delaware is TO retain its credit and
standing among other States i'm the
Union.
MI women interested in helping
put the coming loan "Over" and who
can arrange 10 attend the luncheon
at the Hotel DUPONT next Tuesday,
are urged 10 telephone today or
early tomorrow morning TO 296O' so
that arrangements can be made
MRS. OTHO NOWLAND,
Chairman OF the Women's COM
mittee OF Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
WOMAN BORROWED
ON STOLEN GOODS
Clue to Vaugl n Home Rob-
berry Comes to Police in
Brooklyn Letter
WANTED UNDERWEAR
FORWARDED TO Her

Mrs. John Vaughn, Of No. i7O2 Wash
ington street. whose home had been
looted OF clothing. received the articles
today from a resident, who had read OF
the robbery.
The Vaughn home was robbed OF q
set OF furs. valued at SO, waist valued
at s.. and silk underwear. some time
Monday afternoon, while Mrs. Vaughn
was absent.
Reading in the newspapers OF the
robbery. Mrs Mary Bryant, Of No. iiOi
Anchorage street, notified the Naughns
'lat The furs, waist and other articles
were at her home, having been left
there by a woman, who had borrowed
s. on them. This morning Mrs. Bry-
ant received a letter dated Brooklyh'
stating that a money order Tor tle
borrowed money had been sent her
and asking that the furs and other az
ticies be forwarded TO her.
The police have asked the New YORK
pclIce to cooperate with them in 10
eating the woman.
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
BARN BURNED; SAVE
HORSES, LOSE AUTO

Fire at o'clock this morning de-
stroyed a large barn on a farm tenanted
by a man named Bonniwell, near Stan
ton. The farm is owned by Charles
Wollaston, or Newark, and Bonniwell
has tenanted it about three weeks.
What caused the fire is not known
The horses and cattle were gotten
from the burning building, but a large
auto truck. harness, hay and corn were
destroyed.
The barn was but a short distance
from the house. but fortunately o.,
wind carried the flames away from the
dwelling, and It was not damaged. The
loss will be about $500
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
DRIVE NEXT WEEK
FOR IRISH FUND

The teams in the campaign for funds
for the Friends Of Irish Freedom. in be
half Of self-determination for ireland
gathered at headquarters last night. and
for several hours were busily occupied
selecting the names OF the people upon
whom they will call during the drive
next week
Workers who were unable 20 be pres
, ent last night. can see The lists OF names
at any time al headquarters me rooh.s
being kept open during the entire u''
and evening. .....,,.
The drive will he opened tomor,,y,s' ,.,.
night with a dinner at the Hotel NoDis'
No. s02 Market street. me non
gene q. Bonniwell. a well known Jg1s
isi in Philadelphia. VIII make lhe
nr,pcipal address. There also WIN ne
present ris number Of The most pr9mi-
peni men of the State. Places VIII ne
held FOR an team captains and work
crs enlisted In the cause. The dinner
viii begin promptly at o'clock
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
WAR VETERANS PLAN
FOR MEMORIAL DAY

The memorial committee Of the local
posts of the G.. A. r., held a meeting
last night at dupont Post rooms TO dis
cuss plans for visiting and placing flow
ers and flags on the graves OF deceased
soldiers Of the Civil War on Decora-
tion Day. The G. A. r. abandoned the
customary parade held on this day sew
eral years ago.
The visit TO the graves will be made
in the morning. The committee viii
hold another meeting on April Il. r.
II. Williams, OF dupont Post, No. ,, IS
chairman Of the committee; Jesse X.
Baylis, Of Post No. %. secretary, and
William G. Baugh, Of Post No. T. treas
urer.
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
HUN-RED ALLIANCE IF
ALLIES SPURN LENTNE

/ however. that the peace conference
has definite statement OF Russia's
position, bearing Lenine's signature.
This Is. in effect a concrete declara-
iion OF terms OF peace 30 which the
Russian soviet government would be
willing 90 listen-and. as such, may
be considered as an actual offer on
Lenines part.
William Bullitt, official agent for the
American delegates who brought the
document from Russia 10 Paris Obvl-
Ously Is not qualified 90 negotiate with
the Allies for the Bolsheyik. The pro-
pOsal. however. is In the Allies hands
FOR them 90 take or leave. as they see
nt Further, 10 is possible to assert
that it has not been read with entire
lack OF sympathy.
There is reason 10 believe that the
secrecy with which not only the state
ment but the reports OF Bullitt aud
Lincoln Steffens. unofficial observer, are
guarded Is due 10 a desire 10 keep at
tentlon focused on peace with Germany
thus avoiding discussions with possi-
bic acrimonious debate regarding Rus.
sia, which might delay the German
peace program.
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
LIBERTY GANG
CAVE DWELLERS
lose DUG0UT
officer Smashes Under
ground Rendezvous Occu-
pied by Boy Truants
SIX-FOOT TUNNEL
LED TO CAVERN

The cave home OF the Liberty
Gang" composed Of boys whose ages
range from 10 ~ years, was demol-
ished this morning by Patrolman Fore
man. No arrests were made, the raider
arriving before the youthful cave dwell
ers had arisen from their beds in their
homes. That the cave was well con-
siructed and entirely hidden from view
was the statement Of the officer after
ne had visited the place. II was located
along Shipley Run near the city crema-
tory.
According TO the officer who had been
sent by Chief Black to locate the cave.
after complaints had been made by the
parents Of the boys who c0ngregated
there and played truant from school,
the entrance TO the cave was by way OF
door which had been taken from an
automobile.
The lads had taken the cover over
the luggage space Of an automobile
and used it-as the doorway 10 their
cave. Once inside they dug a tunnel
six feet long q large cave. the walls
Of which were made Of Belgian blocks.
Mating was spread on the earth and
a small lamp was on a table The roof
OF the cave proper was made of tim
bers with tar paper covered with sew
cral inches OF earth.
After inspecting the place, Onicer
Foreman demolished 10. completing the
job just as the leaders Of the gang
arrived. They beat a hasty retreat as
they spled the officer.
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
|ADEPENDENCEFOR
PHILIPPINES SOON,
BAKER Declares
War Secretary Says Free
dom Will Come as Re-
ward for Loyalty
president REGRETS He
Cannot MEET DELEGATES
BY tho United Press

BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON, April i.-'The time for
Philippine independence has substan-
TALLY come. Secretary Of War Baker to-
day told the Filipino mission here, seek
ing self government
lie dwelt on the development OF the
principles OF liberty and self govern
ment which the Filipino people have
achieved during American supervision.
lie said that the people OF the United
States would be even prOuder OF the
Fllipinos when they had achieved their
independence entirely.
rThe day is very close at hand when
this can be formally accomplished,
Baker told the mission, describing ex-
isting relations as being merely FOR
NAL ties"
This, he added, Is the view OF the
President as we'll He read a letter from
the President 10 the mission which
expressed pride in the support the
CONTINUED on Page Seventeen.)
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
ENDEAvORERs RALLY TONIGHT.

The united city and state Chrlstiaha
Endeavor Societies will hold a spring
rally in the banquet room Of the sec
ond Baptist Church, Ninth and Frank
lin streets, at 615 o'clock, this Friday
evening. Dr. Daniel A. Polling arepreseh-
tative OF the United Christian Endeavorr
Societies will speak on New Phases oil
Christian EndeavOr Work
Dr. Polling will also make an address
at s o'clock the same evening, IN the
church auditorium. which will be open
to all members OF the Christian EndeaN-
or Societies and their friends.
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
nv InwELL MELLETT.

United Press Stan Correspondent.
Copyright. 1919, by the United Press
PARIS. April 3.-Premier Lenine
Informal peace" proposal TO the Allies
is virtually an ultlmatum. It was
learned from authoritative source to-
day. The Russian Bolshevik leader IS
known 90 have suggested a time limit
for acceptance Of his offer, beyond
which he would not undertake 90 alb
stain from consideration OF Chan
cellor Scheidemann's proposal as con-
yeyed 60 Foreign Minister Trotzky. The
time limit IS understood TO be a matter
Of only a few weeks.
THE German government was report
ed unofilciallv recently TO have sent
Karl Kauisky to Russia for the purpose
of studying the situation and there
possibly effectng an alliance between
Germany and Russia.)
The recent statement in the House OF
Commons by Andrew Bonar Law,
spokesman for the British government,
denying the Allies have received for
NAL peace offer from Russia, Is tech
nically correct. The fact remains,
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
MANY BILLS PASSED
BYLEGISLATURE ARE
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

Act appropfiating $500 to Robbins
Hose Company, Dover.
Act appropriating money for con-
struction OF a sidewalk along Depot
Road, for the benefit OF the Women's
College at Newark.
Act in relation TO time Of giving bond
by Sussex county officials. said bond TO
be given before entering upan the duties
OF their Offices.
Act appropriatlng money to the Emer-
gency Hospital at Milford, Del
Act relative to the annual accounting
and depOsiting OF money by insurance
commissioner and requiring the audit
Of his accounts monthly.
Act 10 incorporate the Frankford
Bank
Act Incorporating town OF. Frankford
by allowing more money to be raised
by taxation.
Act authorizing commissioners Of Fell
ton TO borrow $4,000 and TO issue bonds
for improvements TO town.
Act 90 amend Revised Code relating %
juvenile delinquenis and probation.
Act abOlishing the office Of county
taxcOlleSOrs OF Kent county and office
OF county treasurer and creating a re-
ceiyer Of taxes and county treasurer.
Act to incorporate the Bank OF Mil
ford.
Act providing for the opening Of In
dian river inlet.
Act amending the Revised Code by
providing a better assessment Of taxes
for Sussex county, abolishing the ONCE
Of assessor, etc.
Act appropriating 5000 for the prepa-
ration Of a digest Of reported decisions
Of several courts.
Act increasing compensation Of regis
tration officers from s. TO $50 per day.
Act increasing the pay Of registration
officers in returning boxes TO sheriff.
Act making appropriations for the
Continued on Page Seventeen.)
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
ms DEATM ACCIDENTAL.

The jury summoned by Coroner Bull
lock in the case Of George l.. Jester,
who was killed on the elevated rail-
road tracks on Monday morning, re-
turned verdict last night Of acci-
dental death. Edward w. Pepper, engi-
neer Of the train, testified that he was
rounding the curve at Third and Rail-
road avenue, going at the rate Of 20
miles an hour, but saw the man too
late to stop the engine. or blow the
whistle and ring the bell.
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
nn. cLEANER nAck ro pRAemcE.

Having returned TO this city after be-
ing discharged from the navy, Dr.
Henry A. Cleaver viii resume the prac-
tice of medicine. Tie enlisted with the
Naval Base Hospital. Unit No. 3, No
vember, 1917, and for some time was
located at Brcsi, France. lie returned
30 this country on the President Grant.
arriving at Norfolk. coming from there
10 This city. on the way over the
President Grant encountered an so
mile gale. aud It was rough going for
some time. but the boat went through
The storm In fine shape. DR.. Cleaver I:
enjoying the best OF health. and his
many friends are glad to welcome hin
home.
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
by The United Press.

bN INC AhiAtu ihtons
WASHINGTON, April president
Wilson. suddenly taken IN with a severe
cold last night, is confined 20 his bed
today, Admiral Grayson. his private
phy sician, cabled the White House this
morning.
Admiral GraySOn added that there
was no need for worry at present.
Admiral Crayson's cable 10 Secretary
Tumulty indicated that he expected the
Presidents illness OF short duration, II
was stated at the White House. Conf
dencc was expressed that the President
would soon resume his seat at the
peace conference.
His illness is not expected 10 ma
terially delay any Of the proceedings, n
was said. Confninn the President TO
his bed il looked upon here merely as
precautionary measure.
Despite the tremendous strain undef
which the President has been work
ing, he has been holding mp weil, and
his general physical condition Is con-
slderet good by Admiral Grayson. 70
was stated. Many times the President
has worked late into the night and
then resumed his labors early IN the
morning.
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
WAIVE HEARING on THEFT CnARCE

Samuel Fisher and Joseph Cassidy
waived hearing in Municiapl Court this
morning on a charge Of larceny Of troll
ley car tickets from the Wilmington
Steamboat Company. The men are reP-
resented by Daniel O. Hastings. Ban
was fixed at $500. The men are aO
cused Of breaking open boX i,,'I OF ca.
tickets while en- route from the N,lsoI ,n"ni
Line wharf 10 the offices OF tno iO0'i
traction company
Evening journal., 1919-04-04

red yesterday with President Wilson,
Premier Clemenceau and President
poncalrc. was invited 10 the meeins
10 was expected That Belgium's claims
tn priority in the matter Of reparatioI
would be given official consideration
and that Belgian territorial question:
would be considered simultaneously
with the problems Of Germanys west
crn and eastern boundaries
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
THIEVES STEAL Guns.

Gaining an entrance into the sporting
goods store Of George J.. Winter. at
No. $40 Orange street, early yesterday
morning, thieves stole several valuable
guns. The robbers We're evidently
frightened of. as many articles had
been left on the floor by the thieves.
Evening journal., 1919-04-04

Thomas J. Davis, member Of Company
/, J9th Pioneer (Delaware) Infantry,
who was killed by a mine explosion
near Rehon, France, on January p,
lived at No. 1882 East Davis street, this
city. lie was % years ola, and is sur
vived by his wife and a six-weeks-Oll
child He never had seen his baby. ana
his wife had been living in fond ex-
pectations Of his Homecoming.
No official word OF the death Of Davis
Continued on Page Seyenteen.)
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
BRITAIN EVER READY
TO DEFEND FRANCE
Lloyd George Says People
Will Fight Together
Against Hun
.NEICHBOR MUST
BE SAFE GUARDED
By the United Press.

PARIS, April premier Lloyd
George in an interview in the Peus
Parlsiene today declared that snouiu
/ Germany ever again attempt 10 atiacx
/ Fronce the Rrffsh will again nght az
lhe Side OF the French. He denied n,, r9-
mors of dissenlions between the brl.-
isb and French delegates in the peace
conference 49,, .gt-.,,s-
,b, prspiier was quoted as say
in- 49, .Tbese are necessary to reach an
ll- l.7.o,,eot ON any question. But An
sio French entente was never mere
c..orieie Than 70 Is now.
.Ti,e Brlfsh did not come TO tight
h.. ioe nhe French merely that France
.nouId enjoy comparative tranquility
~ "a limited time They Insist that
7esnce have complete security fJr the
tture. The fcrocious beast is tanned
Icv. but should he ever try 20 bite
gam. France win nnd Britain beside
cr."
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
rNncKEn noWN BY AUTo.

speclsl to The Evening Journal; ,.,.,-
0psyiS1 SMYRNA. Del. April l.-Joshua Davis
- tbe oldest and best known resi-
Sno 5ao,S ~ smyrna, IS suffering with IN
s,..,os Ss.i,s sustained by being accidentally
iraocised u,ssi down by Joseph Je1erson's
sytomobile. He was only slightly hurt,
but is suffering somewhat from shock.
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
.IRDROur AT HARLAN PLANT.

no nr0VI1e a suIIaDIe pIlce Tor OuT-
door entertainments. band concerts.
noon vaudeville shows and other
amusemenis for the workmen at the
plant, the building Of a large airdrOme
at the Harlan plant is contemplated.
II plans are carried out. the airdrome
viii be built in the rear Of the main
office
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
nAnN,T nELAMARE LICENsE.

Carl A. Adler was fined $40 and costs
by Judge Churchman in Municipal
Court this morning on the charge Of
operating an automobile without a IL
cense. lie had an unexpired Maryland
license. but his machine has been regis
tered in this Stale this year, It was
shown
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
Rv the unlted b..

BY tle InIfed Press.
PARIS. April president Wilson
was suffering from severe cold tom
day. necess.tating his temporary sb-
sence from all conferences. lt was an
uounced, however, that prompt treat
meut is expected TO effect his quick
recovery.
The "blg four" met in the "Whita
House." Colonel House representing
the President
Hing Albert OF Belgium who confer
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
FINE RAILROAD TREsPAssERs.

Pleading guilty to charge Of tres
passing on the property Of the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad. Lewis Pool,
Negro, was fined IS and costs by Judge
Church in Municipal Court this morn
ing.
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
FREE METHODIST CHURCH.

The Free Methodist week night
prayer meeting will be held this even
ing in the chapel. northeast corner
Seventh and Bennett streets. beginning
at 7A5 O'Clock. Charles Justison will
have charge.
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
ApAs KopEsCH sERyIcE.

At the services in the Adss kodesch
Synagogue this evening lecture, ITO
Tell the Truth or Not TO Tell.n will be
given. All are urgently invited. The
lecture will be given by Rabbi Davic
ID. Swiren and will start at s25 o'clock
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
BRANDywINE FIREMEN AT FUNERAL

Members OF ihe BrandyWlne Fire
Company are urged TO meet at the en-
CINE house at ? o'clock tomorrow after
noon, to attend the funeral Of Assistant
Fire Chief Frank II. klndell
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
CLUB NIGHT FOR REPUBLICANS.

The Young Mems Republican CluD
will hold a Club Night at headquar-
ter, this evening. The program includes
a vaudeville entertainment, smoker and
addresses.
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
TEMPERATIRE TnnAY
Sun AND TIDES
LOST AND FOUND.

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Il OST-LADHS DIAMOND RING, SIN
~ gle stone. high Tiffany setting. heavy
goid hand, insrked inside T. H. l.. 70 T. X.
n. Reward " returned 20 sos T.. Eleventh
strsst. apr4-3t
(Goz.inUed on page sO)
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
100000 Armenians Slain
BY the United Press.

By the United Press.
ATHENS. April 3-CDelayed).-The
Turkish minister of the interior has
announced that a total of 100000
Armenians have been massacred, IL
was reported in dispatch from
COnstantinOple today.
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
LADIES NIGHT AT MEMS CHR

It viii be Ladies' Night for the Mems
Club OF st. Andrews Church on next
Tuesday evening. The meeting viii be
held In tho parish house.
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
can Su,slIFp oN cIsn

While driving in Pennsylvania ave-
nue. last night, William IT, slrstton.
chief United States carpent.- at the
puscy and Jones plant lost control n
his machine, driving II into the curb.
breaking the front wheel and four
spokcs Of the rear wheel.
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
Utility COMMISSION MEETING.

The Public Utility Commission will
hold a meeting in the Mayors Office to-
night.
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
PRESIDENT WILSON STRICKEN WITH SEVERE COLD
NO CAUSE FOR ALARM
OVER WILSON'S COLD,
DIR. GRAYSON ASSURES

However, is Confined to
His BedaS Precautionary Measure
Although Admiral-Physician Ex-
poets Distinguished Patient TO Re-
sumo His Seat at Peace Confer
ence i'm Short Time
Evening journal., 1919-04-04
CLOVER DAIRY MILK

Clarified, pasteurizrd ana pure.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-04-04

By the United Press.
SPA, April f.-The German armistico
commission today was in possession OF
the Allies decision regarding the Dan
kig controversy and Instructions con-
eerning observance Of the armistico-
These were communicated TO the enemy
representatives In two conferences yes
terday.
! Mnrshal Foch conVersed with Matthias
Erxberner, former chairman OF the
armistice commission. on the formers
Z special train for forty minutes, begin
! nina al $50 A. n. F0ch and Erzberger
held o second meeting LATER in which
u Neyaand. the Marsbal's aid. GER
Nudant, French representative on the
Allied armistice commission. and Gen.
Won Hammcrstein. present chairman OF
the German commission, participated.
This meeting was held in Neubors
villa, starting at II 4. NJ, and continuing
for an hour and a half.
The American members Of the COM
mission gave a dinner in honor OF Foch.