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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-06-18
Jack Weighs
in at POI
Pound Mark
OempSey's Ring Stock Takes
Boost - Weighs 13 Lbs.
More Than Expected
Ry IL. {. HAMILTON.

nited Press staff Correspondent.
TOLEDO, Ohio. June is.-yIack
Dempsey money made renew
ell appearance here to-day with
much vigor. following the sur
prise yesterday when he stepped
on set Of scales and shot the
indicator point 60 col pounds.
Opponents IL the chailenger's
chances with the gigantic cham.
pion have bcru predicting that
Dempsey would wear himself TO
shadow with his strenuous
methods of training. and that he
would fall quick victim Ca ex-
haustion by being trained 50
fine.
dempsey weighs about ~ pounds
pore right now than when he defeat
~ Fred Fulton in a round az Harri
BON. y. j.. last fall. And he Is IN
Better condition considered from
livery standpoint The fact that hi
has been able TO put on weight while
going through such grueliing
training as he has tackled since
>r<arting in on the long grind for tbs
Willard hattie speaks volumes for
a. ability.
When the two heavies meet or
July 4 there will be about 90 pound,
difference In their weights. provided
reports from Wizards camp can bs
AIKEN at their face value
This is about the same margin
|thst existed when Tom Sharkey and
Jim Jeffries met IN their memorable
{scrap at concy island. and Sharkey
tho the smaller. was able to presen
such an argument that many wit
ncsses OF the affair stili claim that
Sharkey should have been awarded
the decision.
Jack Is Right
There need be no fear regarding
the condition OF the challenger. He
will Be there. His general condition
could not be better than IL IL right
now. That he Is not drawing him
sif too fine for the big effor, Is
proved by the scales.
Little less surprising was the ease
9th which Joe Chip. middlewelght
w8 able TO pound WIZARDS chin
during his first experience as the
champions sparring mate. OF
course. too much stress must not b.
laid on this fact. for Willard was
doing little leading himself. confin.
Ing his efforts to blocking. But Chip
was at him with such speed that the
champion could not protect himself
from the snappy overland waliops
and fast shortarrn smashcs OF the
smaller man.
rempsey Is faster than Chip. and.
Of course. hits with vastly more pow
RI. IL Chip has no trouble In reach
Ing wiliard's vital points. II Is a
cinch neither viii Dempsey, unless
WIZARDS forccastcd aggrcssiveness
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Yesterdays winners-Oaisiand.
Salt Lake.
III o IN e runa-Fournier On. noirs
kcnworthy. Angels. Spencer. Bees.
In the eighth inning II looked
like the Beavers WIRE almost
certain Of winning ths'- seventh
straight hut thr~~ runs In the
last Of thai inning gave the Oaks
the contest. Z TO ..
Evidently ernuia,irR the spirit of
tho times. tho Angels and Bees
struck at everything. resulting in the
NJ orrn city club gathering tho
Esme. rs 10 II. STR runs In the ninth
turned the trick for then.
Other teams were In the Pull
man league yesterday.
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The shoe clerk madly tore his hair;
Said he: Alike arc women all:
No man can tell the size they wear
by the size for which they call"
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fsuufe BffNstr iinkman -
blossomed forth In white tsous
ers, panama hath everything.
Harry Greb. the PittsburE middle.
weight. battles Happy Howard In
Erie. Pa. tonight over the io.round
route.
Pete Hermann. the worlds ban
tam weight king. win have n real
battle on his hands June ,5 when
he meets Joe Lynch. the New
Yorker, nt Philadelphia
X. o. Kruvosky. the San Francisco
niddleweight. who injured his hand
just before a benefit show In the
Golden Gate district recently. recov.
cred quickly after tho show was
staged. Old stuff
Billy Miske, the st. Paul heavy
weight. battles Kid Norfolk Mt
Philadelphia on June rs.
Soldier Bartfieid OF New York and
Battling Ortegn OF California VIII
mingle In Butte, Mont. on the 4th
OF July. They are middleweights.
Bartfield holds n newspaper decision
over the Mexican.
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II you value your watch. let
Haynes repair II. Near Liberty
Observation-Disclosures
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dS&ME

Crawford Anderson humbled
Clare Shannon In tho Seattle
Tennis club championship SEES
sion yesterday tn the tune Of two
straight sets. Anderson lost only
two games during the argument.
Bob Wabraushek went into the
semi-finais by defeating Peterson
SO. So.
Mansell-Smith and Wabrnu.
sheh are now scheduled 20 mix
In the semi-finals.
Marshall Allen walloped DR.. Sple
del. 6.2. 6-i. Allen meets Tucketi
today 20 decide Anderson's opponent
In tho seml-flnals.
Portland and Seattle viii stage
an inter-city tennis meet here on
June 22.
Mrs. George whiteman. Eleanor
Goss. Molla Bjurstedt and Marion
Zinderstein. favorites in tho national
lawn tennis singles tourney Mt Phlla.
delphIa, all won their matches easily
yesterday.
Lets 20 eat at Boldt's. 1ai4 Third
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Portland and Seattle will stage
nm inter city tennis meet here on
June 90.

Lets go eat at Boldts. 1914 Third
ave. or a13 Second ave.
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Let's 70 ca, at Bold,'s. 1914 Third
ave. or sf3 Second ave.
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Eddie Brewster PinIsman h -
blossomed forth In white trous
ers, panama hath everything.
Evening journal., 1919-09-18
STEEL WORKERS SET FOR STRIKE ON MONDAY
Pupils and Yearly Financing.
(From Statement Issued by The State Board
of Education in Defense offhe
New School Code)

Without buildings without Of Edu
hope pupils Therefore, cOncen
the little been given the
pupils child between tho
years shall that the school
much the equipment
OF children school learning.
plan by children throughout the state
reached the school
opportunities win be given
private purOehial schools obtain best results the
parents necessary They the spirit the
every possible have the children attend
school regularly.
o Education teachers and tho parents
feel proper system education
EVERY
We and refrain from unfair methods and
children acts that education Is
question personal opn
ions andIn generations.
THE YEARLY FINANCING.
School Code little
the people only expenses
SO each 600
Not meetings the County Boards
Education each so each. 1850
County superntendents Education $1,000 each $500
Seven elementary supervisors 1920
Three attendance $1,000 each 5000
Total SZ23oO
expenditure authorized the
CONTINUED Page sixteen)
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WASHINGTON. sept. IS. United
Press) Congress told the world today
who won the war-Black Jack John
pershing.
The reception It gave the returning
head Of the A. Z. f., broke all records
for enthusiasm.
Senaor Cummlns, representing wee
President Marshall, who could not al
tend. greeted General Pershing as the
man who lead the most impressive
spectacle in oil the annals OF war
fare"
Speaker Gillet and Champ Clark
added their words Of praise.
The message ! have the honor 10
bear Is not a greeting alone, but an
earnest welcome and hearty congratu-
lations upon your safe and victorious
return 20 your native land Cummins
said.
1T Is full OF deep appreciation ol
the tremendous responsibility. Of com
handing the greatest body OF soldiers
who ever marched under the American
flag and you lead this superb, invnciDle
host OF our brightest. best and braVesl
boys 10 the very summit or military
fame and national glory.
Speaker Gillett welcomed Pershlng IN
behalf OF the House declaring that ne
iypined the spirit Of the American
army.
we all rejoice 20 see personhed In
Evening journal., 1919-09-18
CONGRESS HONORS PERSHINC
AS WINNER OF WORLD WAR

the commanding general the gallantry
and the high purpose. the unconquer-
able determination OF our crusadlng
army. Those boys went out from low
ing homes all over the land. They were
our bravest and best For those who
fell we render fearful homage. For
those who returned manned and Grip
pied we owe tender care and support
But for the great army which has
come back disciplined in, body and
character. having bravely offered the
supremest sacrifice which was found
unnecessary for them / have indeed
gratitude and admiration, by my strong
est emotion is envy.
And in you. sir. their commander
general, we like 90 see typined the
spirit OF that noble army, the courage,
the self-reliance. the endurance, the
chivalrous daring which made them
invincible. As their no representative.
we representatives Of the people well
come you home. And, sir, may add
that to those who know you, II Is re-
freshing, but not surprising TO find that
after all the supreme power, the high
station, the lOrdly associates and the
unstinted compliments you have been
accustomed you have developed neither
arrogance nor afecation, but have come
back as you went away, modest,
straightforward, unspOiled.
Evening journal., 1919-09-18
No SPECIAL SESSION,
GOVERNOR ASSERTS
Says He Has Given No Ser.
ious Consideration to
School Code Appeal
Mr.. LAYTON SENDS
SUSSEX PROTEST

Governor John @. Townsend. Jr., was
a Wilmington visitor last night, he and
Highway Engineer Charles NJ. Upham
stopping at the Hotel dupont. The
Governor was much pleased over the
decision Of the judges sustaining the
constitutlonality Of The new School
Code, but he did not care 10 make any
statement about 10. The Governor said
he had not given any serious consid-
Grafton TO a suggestion that he call a
special session Of the Legislature TO re-
peal the School Code.
Landreth l.. Layton. OF Georgetown,
who was chairman Of a public meeting
held there recently to protest against
the School Code. has forwarded 10 the
Governor a petition said 10 be signed
by 5i53 Sussex county residents pro-
testing against the Code. In the course
OF letter addressed 10 the Governor
Mr.. Layton says:
"As chairman OF the public meeting
held in Georgetown, September 6. In
protest against the new school code. /
herewith hand you the following petit
tions, numbering 5.i53 voters OF this
counsy Sussex and with those sent
YOU previously, making over seven
thousand. and ask that you call a spe-
CONTINUED on Page Slxteen1
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TEXAS HURRICANE DEATH
LIST NOW AT 100000

CORPUS CHRISTI Texas. Sept is
United Prcss) The death toll Of sun
dsys tidal wave and hurricane today
was estimated at from 300 10 COS.
Reports from Aransas Pass estimated
the dead al Port Aransas az $50. but
this could not be confirmed. Earlier
reports had placed the known dead at
not more than thirty
4 chill. driving rain. which c0ntln-
ued for 36 hours. added 20 the misery
prevailing throughout the storm area.
Construction OF a tent city. started
Dy military authorities on high ground
mere yesterday was held up by The
rain.
An additional relief train from Hous-
ton last night. brought more workers
and supplies. 70 was believed clearing
weather today would do much TO mitl-
gate the suffering
Airplanes which secuted the beaches
for bodies and survivors were forced
10 give up search yesterday afternoon
because OF the rain. one plane, which
made iis way over Aransls Pass, Rock
port and Port Arkansas was unable 10
land In that vicinity, where water still
Is reported high
Lieutenant Colonel Porter today
would not confirm a report widely cir
culated last night that two ghouls had
been shot for lOOting. 10 Is known
however. that sentries and patrols have
orders TO suppress looting. The city
stlll was without light last night. Wafer
service has been restored. The Neuoes
Evening journal., 1919-09-18

Hotel. a large brick structure whloh
was IN the path Of the storm mas sur
vived. None OF the 500 guests who were
in the building when the storm st7tick
were drowned. Every window wss
broken and water stood deep In the
lobby. however. Last night. storm
soaked refugees, many wearing the only
garments they owned. gave a candle
light dance In the upper Railways
Maximum velocity Of the hurricans
never VIII be known, Il was learned
today. The government wind guage
was blown away.
The total dead probably never VIII
be known. Because OF the condition OF
the bodies washed from the bay many
had 10 be buried at once and accurate
records have been impossible. Many
bodies stil are believed 10 be IN the
water. One report today said searchers
had counted more than a score Of bod
les still floating in the bay or White
Point
Patients. nurses and stan Of the
United states Public Health Hospital
here. will be moved 10 Alexandria. La,
as soon as transportation VIII permit
Major !. NJ. Bogges. in command OF the
hospital. will remain here In charge OF
sanitary work.
George Pierce, deputy United states
internal revenue collector, HIS wife and
two children are among the dead, 10
was reported today. Pierce formerly
lived IN Washington. ID. c.
Evening journal., 1919-09-18
MINE WORKERS
OPPOSE THE ONE
BIG UNION idea
Cleveland Convention Votes
Against Radical Labor
Organization
SAY PLAN WOULD
DESTROY THEIR UNION

CLEVELAND, o.. Sept. IS United
Press. The United Mine Workers OF
America convention here today stood
squaroly against all radical labor Or
ganlzations.
A resolution aalllng for endorsement
OF Tie zone big union" was defeated By
an Overwhelming majority. This action
followed the defeat of the proposal TO
have the miners organization withdraw
from'the American Federation of Labor
Delegates from Washoe. Mont. sp0n-
sored the zone big union" resolution.
The measure asked the delegates TO
favor the formation Of one big union
OF the working men and women Of the
United States whose principal demands
shall be five days a week. six hours a
day, employment OF all persons nhysi-
cally able 90 work and old age pensions
FOR those physically unable 20 work" i"
Despite the fact the convention !.
already on record or viii demand prac-
ticaily all points In the resolution th,
delegates held that By voting FOR "a,
30. b. T." they would destroy thell
own organizations Various delegates
eXpatlsied on the alleged harmful ef
fects OF the 20. B. a." propaganda Il
their respective territories and CHARGE
an attempt was being made by the radi
Gals 20 capture the convention.
Mrs. Rena Mooney. wife OF Thoma
J. Mooney, jailed for life IN connection
with the san Francisco preparedness
parade bombing. addressed the conven.
tion and appealed for support In gain
ing her husbands freedom. One hun
dred dollars was voted 70 a Mooney
fund.
Evening journal., 1919-09-18
NEGRO SHOOTS UP
GROCERYTOLOHER
HIGH COST Living
In Cash Store and Penni-
less. Fellow Fires on
Canned Peaches
PROPRIETOR OUT OF
RANCE OF BULLETS

The police are seeking a middle-aged
Negro who Is evidently determined TO
lower the high cost OF living even II he
has TO shoot piles OF canned goods
from the shelves OF city grocery stores
The gun toter started making targets
Of rows OF canned peachesNn the store
OF Harry Yelman. Thirteenth and VIII
son streets. last night. and while Yel-
man says he was the target instead OF
the cans. the craftsmanship OF the
Negro was poor, he hitting only the
cans.
In addition 10 being some shooter" :"
the Negro was a true sprlnter, escap-
ing after the gun play, despite the fact
that he was followed by a number Of
citizens, whom he outdistanced.
According 10 Yelman, the Negro en-
tered his store aud asked for some fool
stun, saying he had no money. when
Informed that 10 was a "cash and carry"
proposition, the would-like-to-be-cus-
toner started shooting while lelman
began yelling.
Although the detective bureau Is at
work on the case, the Negro has not
been apprehended.
Evening journal., 1919-09-18
BOSTON GUARDSMEN
SPRAYED BY Shot
Gun of Soldier Accidentally
Discharged, WOunding
Six Men
CITY DRAFTS NEW
POLICE SQUAD

BOSTON, Sept. IS. UNITED Press)-
Six States guardsmen are in the city
hospital today, slfiering from wounds
received when the gun Of another sol
dier was accidentally discharged,
spraying buckshOt over a wide area.
The accident occurred in the Blue
Hill avenue police station. All the
men were shot in the legs, none being
seriously injured II was stated at ths
hospital.
Boston was otherwise normal today
and an business activities were gOine
on as usual.
In the meantime Police Commission
er Curtis was going ahead with Or
ganizatiOn Of the new police force,
which he said will be composed chiefly
OF young, unmarried war veterans.
None OF the striking policemen -will
be relnstaied except under court or
ders.
A large number OF the new police
are already In training,
Evening journal., 1919-09-18
FIND AGED MAN
+ With Battered
HEAD IN STABLE
George W. Golley, Aged
20, Probably Beaten
With Bar, May Die
ALLOTMENT FOR SONS
death MAY Be STOLEN

Evidently struck down by the single
tree OF a wagon used as a weapon as
he groped his way in the darkness
early this morning in response TO a call,
George w. Golley. aged 20 years. en-
ployed at the stables OF Darragh j..
Groce, at No. 4i3 French street. was so
badly battered that he may die. The
aged man was removed TO the Delaware
Hospital, where 70 was said early This
afternoon that his condition was seri-
Gus. he not having regained conscious
ness.
That Golley was felled by someone
who struck him repeatedly over the
head is the opinion OF the police The
theory first advanced that he had been
kicked by a horse in one Of the stalls
after he had fallen through illness at
Continued on Page Sixteen.
Evening journal., 1919-09-18
PLANNING FOR NEXT
YEARS STATE FAIR
Association Hopes TO Add
TO Attractions and Dis
play in 1920
ATTENDANCE THIS
YEAR The BIGGEST

September c, Labor Day, has been
fixed as the date for the opening OF the
Delaware state Fair next fall. This was
decided upon at a meeting OF the direc-
tors Of the Delaware state Fair AssOcia-
lion this week.
The directors were pleased with the
success OF this years exhibition and de-
voted considerable time discussing
plans for next year. There are always
SO many additions that the directors
wish 20 make that the first meeting
after an exhibition always brings forth
many suggestions by means Of which
10 is hoped TO improve these fairs. The
meeting this week was no exception 10
this, and there are several important
items under consideration that will add
10 the interest Of next years exhibi-
tion.
The attendance this year was. the
greatest the fair association has ever
Continued on Page Sixteen.
Evening journal., 1919-09-18
BL00DH0UNDS AFTER
CHILD ASSAILANT

DURHAM, y. C., Sept. IS Omitted
Press. THE sheriff with bloodhounds
and a large posse are securing the
woods near here for an unknown
Negro who late yesterday attacked a
young white girl near her home in the
eastern part Of the city.
The girl, whose name is withheld.
was seen running up the railroad
screaming. A nelghbor stopped her and
after learning the facts started in pur-
suit OF the Negro. He came within
sight Of him and fired several shots.
So far as could be learned no shots
took effect
ll is thought that lynching will fol-
low II the Negro is captured.
Evening journal., 1919-09-18
COMPERS WILL
NOT INTERFERE

PITTSBURGH. sept. s UNITED Press.)
The men are going 10 strike. / can
see nothing now that will stop them,
was the statement OF John Fitzpatrick.
chairman, and W. Z. Foster, secretary
Of the steel mems committee. as ih3
heads OF pa unions went into conferences
here today.
The meeting today. Fitzpatrick said.
was NOT TO discuss whether there should
be a strike. It's purpose is 10 lay out a
program and establish details OF the
strike. Fitzpatrick said.
Just before going into session the
steel committee issued a statement re-
plying 20 the letter Of Judge Gary. In
which he said he refused a conference
because he did not believe the commit
tee was authorized 10 speak for a large
number OF employees and because such
recognition would establish the CLOSED
shop"
III these are the real reasons actual
ing Judge Gary surely they are not suf-
flcient 10 plunge the industry into "A
great labor conflict" the statement said.
Judge Gary presents a false prem
ise and then declares that he viii stand
or fan upon this false ground. IL IS
unfortunate that the employees are com
PEELED 10 resort 10 a strike 10 prove the
authority OF their selected represents
tives 10 present their grievances. But
as there Is no other way the proof. In
the form OF a strike. will effectually re-
move an doubt In Judge Gary's mind
The statement declares the closed
shop issue has no basis whatever IN the
controversy and "is simply dragged In
here by Judge Gary as a bugaboo TO
becloud the real lssus.-
'There Is one and only one question
at issue. and that Is a question OF o
conference" said the statement. "The
employees have exhausted every ave
nue. Of approach 10 the corporation for
CONTINUED on Page Sixteen.)
Evening journal., 1919-09-18
DELAWARE LODGE
Wins HIGH PRAISE
Regarded ss Best Dressed
Men in Odd Fellows
Parade
GRAND OFFICERS
PAY HIGH HONOR

Delaware Lodge No. g. I. o. o. F., re-
turned from Baltimore last night after
making known TO several hundred
thousand Odd Fellows from all corners
Of the country and Baltimoreans that
Wilmington is on the map with one Of
iTe IIvest branches OF Three-Link Men
in the order.
As 10 parading honors. w. w. MILAN.
grand marshal OF the Sovereign Grand
Lodge. proclaimed Delaware Lodge No.
4. as having the best showing in the
lineup Of any individual organization.
The Baltimore newspapers gave credit
TO the local men for the best turnout.
Had any prizes been offered FOR parad-
ing, there Is no doubt whatever that the
Delaware men would have brought
home the bacon.
The three hundred members OF Della
ware Lodge in line wore blue serge
suits. white felt hats. While shoes, blue
ties and socks and carried canes, the
Continued on Page sixteen,
Evening journal., 1919-09-18
Wife Wanted MORE
THANHUSBANDM MADE
Says Her Demand is Neces-
ssry Because Of High
Cost of. Living
SYMPATHETIC JUDGE
DISMISSES MANNING

The case OF Irwin Manning, charged
by his wife with non-support. heard In
city court this morning, was pro-
nounced by Judge Churchman a rather
unusual one. According 20 the testi-
mOny Of the wife, Manning earns only
S25 a week. and OF this amount has
spent on an average OF Si7.62 weekly in
payment for food alone.
''What do you do with that amount
Of food. That is enough to support two
families" said the judge.
Mrs. Manning called the courts stten-
tion TO the constantly increasing cost
OF living and declared that unless her
husband gave her more money she
would not live with him.
Evening journal., 1919-09-18
W. c. T.U. JUBILEE AT
DOVER In OCTOBER

The jubilee meeting OF the Delaware
womsn's Christian Temperance Union,
fortleth annual convention. Will be held
in the Peoples Church. Dover, october
s, and 10. There will be addresses
by the president Governor John G.
Townsend. Mrs. Victor dupont, the Rev.
Howard Davis, Mrs. Florence Bayard
Hilles, Mrs. Ella Hoover Thatcher. Dr.
Carolyn NJ. Geisel, Dr.. j. II. Odell, Dr..
Jason, Mrs. s. b. Waters. Excellent
music will be a feature OF the conven-
ton. Mrs. Lena Messick is president;
Mrs. L. NJ. Raughley. corresponding sec
retary and Mrs. +. l.. Jones. musical
director. Box lunch VIII be enjoyed.
Evening journal., 1919-09-18
SHE HAD TO FIGHT
AND TALK MUCH, TOO

Elizabeth Gallagher. arrjgned in
City Court this morning on a charge
OF breach of the peace. proved concn-
sively that she could take care Of her
self in most any encounter. In spite Of
the efforts Of the court officials she
talked whenever Il suited her to talk,
which was most OF the time When
witness testified TO the disturbance
created by Elizabeth day and night,
and declared that they could not sleep
for the disturbance. the woman rolled
up her sleeves and repeatedly'declared,
Il had to light"
Judge Churchman advised her 10 un-
roll her sleeves and keep the peace. and
TO prevent a recurrence OF the affair prsc-
ed her under peace sond OF $500.