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Evening journal., 1919-10-06
W. h. CLUB HOME
WILL COST $4,000

Although bids have been received for
the construction OF the Washington
Heights Century Club building, the
erection Of the building viii not be
Undertaken before next spring. Labor
conditions and the price OF material
are the deterring factors at present.
Bids were received Thursday night
at the home OF Mrs. William J. Lackey,
No. dO3 West Twenty-third street The
estimates from the three contractors
who made the bids approxlmated $685.
900.
Plans for the club building. drawn by
Wallace Eugene Hance. architect call
for a structure 30 feet front by 65 in
depth. The first floor VIII contain an
auditorium and gallery seating $50 per-
sons, also a large stage and dressing
rooms with fireplace. and a, ladies'
retiring room. The basement will con-
tain large room for holding dinners.
etc, with a modernly equipped kitchen
adjoining, and room for the buildings
heating plant.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
AUTOiST IN TRIAL
FOR MANSLAUGHTER
Long Charged With Being
Criminally Responsible
For Child'S Death
RESULT OF AUTO
COLLISION AUGUST 27

Trial OF James +, Long. on a charge
Of manslaughter, in connection with thc
death Of two-year-old Margaret Dylr. as
The result Of an automobile collision 1'
the Aennetl pike and Baltimore roaI. ON
AUGUST 81 was started before Cnisf
Justire Pcnnewill and Judges CoYcad
and Ecisel, in Court Of oyer and Teri
MINER. ,his morning
phiip j. Garrett and John r. Lynn
are counsel for Long and Deputy Ailnr-
Eey-Generals Green and Spcakman arc
'ola, Ta 'lgs pyer RE srI "feG"a''p fas passepee IN
Longs car when Il collded Win p
.rncbl.o driven by William T.. Suanno".
about $50 o'clock on lhe evening Of Au-
Fusi ~ The child was hurled from he
car and Lillcd u is contended oy the
Sillc that lone was driving his ma
chime al decidedly excessive rlia ~
speed racing another car In the ken
nolj pike
Mr. snannon The first witness called
by ihc state, testified that he ,tSd
started 90 turn into the Baltimore road
and had slowed down 10 about ~ mi as
AN l'us, when be FIRST observed the
lights OF Longs car, about 200 feet dis
Int Tie Long car. before ne bad
gotten on the pike. struck the side Of
his car Elmer Kurtz. a small boy. was
thrown from Shannons machine and
the little Dyer girl was thrown from
the Long ear and killed, shannon stated
Mrs Anna Settles. who was in Longs
car said that Long did everything pos
sible 10 avert the collision She said
she thought Shannon was taking up
the whole road not knowing that there
was a road al the point into which to
turn.
Donald Smith told Of taking four Of
the Long party, including the dead child
TO a hospital
Mrs. Louise Minker and Mrs Dough
eriy, who live about a half mile beyond
the point of the collision. testified that
Just before the collision. they SAW two
racing in the pike. No
other cars passed between that time |
and the time OF the accident they said I
J Edward Reynolds, who was driving |
lust ahead OF shannon before the acci- |
dent, testified that Long was driving at |
about 80 miles an hour
Dr. Earl Spencer. who attended the /
Dyer girl at the Homeopathic Hospi- |
ial, testified that she died OF shock |
about 1890 o'clock on jhe night Of the
accident
The trial was still in progress when
court took a recess until 2.30 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
MRS. E. F. BRISCOE,
SOCIAL WORKER, DEAD

Miss Elizabeth r. Briscoe, we'll
known resident OF THIS city, died yes
terday at llle homo OF the Misses
Wilson, at Newark. Since June. Miss
Briscoe had suffered from diabetes. shs
had been a patient In one OF the local
hospitals until a month ago, when she
went to the Wilson home, at Newark.
Although not born in this state, Miss
Brscoe had lived the greater part OF her
life in Delaware. As a small child she
came to live with her aunt, Mrs. Caleb
Grhlth. at Newark. After being edu-
Gated she taught school in and about
Newark. Later she came TO Wilmington
and taught in the old Wood School.
which was on the Joseph Bancroft es-
tate Later. when Public School No. q.
at Rockford Park. was built Miss Bris-
coo was appointed first principal She
taught there for many years.
Sixteen years ago Miss Briscoe started
the welfare work at the Joseph Bancroft
and Sons Company and was the head
social worker there. She had a pleas
ing personality and Will be greatly
missed by everyone from both the
plant in which she had been a prime
fayorite and among tho people IN the
community in which she lived.
Miss Brlscoe is survived by a brother
who lives I'm Tulsa, Oklahoma, and
sister in Baltimore, Md. Her nearest
in this city are Mrs. c. Henry
and Mrs. f. II. Cooper. OF No. 300 W
seventeenth street.
Funeral services viii be held tomor.
row afternoon. at 2.30 o'clock, at ths
home OF the Misses Wilson. at Newark
Interment Will be at the Head OF Chris
.iana.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
Men Who Do Things
The Successful Men OF Today Are
Full OF Rich Blood And
Vital Nerve Force.

Ifyou are lacking in these essentials
of life that give you power, strength
and the snap and energy to make things
60, your physician would prescribe
Iron, Nux Vomica, Gentian, Capsicum
Aloin and Zinc Phosphide to build you
up. DR.. Chase's Blood and Nerve Tab
let's contain all of these tonic remedies
in their most active and condensed
form. They are powerful flesh and
strength maker, a wonderful restora-
tive to the nerves. A trial will not
only convince you. but will astonish
and please you. Start today. weigh
yourself before taking them and see
what they will do for you. Sold
by Druggists at so cents, Special,
(Stronger more Active 80 cents
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
WOMEN OF NEWPORT
TO ORGANIZE CLUB
special io Nd Evenlne Journal.

Special TO The Evening Journal.
NEWPORT. oct. 6.--Delawsre Grange
No i6, will hold their Nall rally in the
the Red Mems Hall this evening. All
members are urged to be present
The Ladies' Aid Society OF Newport
VI T. Church. will hold a business and
social meeting at the home Of Mr.. and
Nlrs. c. W, Maclary Wednesday even
ing.
The Rally Day services OF the New
port NJ. r. Church have been postponed
and viii now be held Sunday evening
October i2. A program, including spe-
cial music has been arranged.
monthly business meeting OF the
Home and School Association will be
held in the school house Wednesday
evening, October IS. The annual cleo
lion Of officers will take place at this
meeting
A meeting was held al the home Of
Miss Ella W. Johnson Friday afternoon
IN the interest Of a town club for wo-
men, Another meeting will be held at
the home Of Mrs W. +. Groome.
Thursday afternoon az 3 o'clock. at
Which time plans will be perfected BY
laws Will be adopted. officers elected.
end decision made as 10 dues All wo-
men OF the town are cordially invited.
and asked 10 cooperate
Mrs. j. E. Parks. Mrs. Charles f.
Long. Mrs. c. p. Gray and Miss Ella
NJ johnson. Of Newport, attended the
lied Cross luncheon, a preliminary
meeting TO the membership roll call.
which will take place IN this commu-
nifty and al over the country. begin
ming November ?, and continuing to No
MEMBER a.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
PLUMB EXPLAINS
RAILROAD PLAN
Says People Would Have to
Buy Lines Through Bond
Issue
BURCHENAL FEARS
GRAB OF PROFITS

/ What is known as the plumb plan
I for Government ownership and Opcr-
alton Of railroads was explained by its
originator Glenn r. Plumb, general
counsel OF the railway broiherhOods,
( at the first meeting OF the new NIL
/ mington open Forum, held in the High
School auditorium yesterday afternoon.
Both the main floor and gallery Of
the auditorium were comfortably filled
10y an audience composed largely Of
men The Rev. W. A. Nrooman, who
presided, announced that second open
meeting would be held sunday after
noon. October ~ at which public
ownership Of. trolley lines would be
discussed Irving easier conducted
short sing preliminary to The dis
cussion yesterday.
Mr. Plumb plunged into his subject
with the dircctness OF a lawyer adj
dressing a court
lie began by explaining at much
length the development Of industry
from the simple partnership to the
vast corporations Of today.
Mr.. Plumb explained il was proposed
10 operate the railroads by board OF
fifteen directors. five named by the
President. TO represent the public; flve
elected by The operating officers; 1--WE
elected by the classified employees. A
prchasing board composed Of the In
terstate Commerce Commission and
three directors Of the new government
corporation. one director from each
crop. would supervise the purchase Of
the roads
Caleb 2. Burchenal asked the speak
or what would prevent the employees
and executives getting together 10
boost their share Of the profits. The
reply was that the bill provides that
after operating expenses are paid and !
fixed charges met including the in
ierest on outstanding government Sc
curtes, the surplus is divided equally |
the Government and the men. |
The employees portion is 10 be I
divided between the managerial and /
classified employees. the former re-
ceivng double the rate received by the |
latter class. Since the operating OH |
cials would lose dividends II wages |
we're increased, it acts automatically /
10 prevent colluslon between labor d.
rectors and the operating directors 10
outvote the pubic's directors IN rails
ne wages beyond a reasonable level.
This method Of sharing dividends sets
~ n natural barrier against coliusion.
Another question asked was How
Ices the government propose 10 buy
.hG roads" PluEbs answer WIS, by
ssulng government bonds with which
% pay for tho legitimate private in
erests In the railroad industry.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
PRAY FOR
WILSON'S RECOVERY

Prayers for President Wilson's re-
covery Of health were offered In city
churches yesterday
Some ministers uttered special
prayer for the President other min
listers included In tho general prayer a
supplicstion for the President were
The Rev Charles II. Bohner. pastor of
Hanover Presbyterl0n Church, and the
Rev ]. II. Crawford Of Central Pres
byteran Church. included the Presi-
dent in the general prayer The Rev
Carlisle l.. Hubbard pastor Of ST. Paurs
w. F. Church, prayed for the preserva-
iion Of the President, as did the Rev.
C. l.. Candee, Of Westminster Church.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
GnI. SOLDIER HIS ACCUsERs.

Charged with a serious offense against
Ethel Williams, "a years old Negress.
Georee Nelson, Negro. was held IN $1,000
bail for court by Judge Churchman in
Municipal Court this morning.
Nelson will also he given a hearing
with another Negro on Wednesday
morning on a charge Of highway rob
berry on Lyman Price, a soldier. Price
was robbed Of SIC at second and Wash
ington streets by three Negroes sew
eral NIGHTS ago
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
PLEA FOR BABIES
IN CRADLE ROLL
Promotion Exercises Held
AT Peoples Church, Dover,
Yesterday
MRS. GOODWIN, WIFE
OF VETERAN, DIES
Special 10 The Evening journal.

CleClal 10 Alie bNtNlht HNht h"is
DOVER, oct. Orally Day services
We're held in the several churches and
sunday schools Of Dover Yesterday At
lhe Peoples Christian Church sunday
school promotion exercises were held.
The platform Of the main auditorium
room had been arranged In garden like
plots with The different grades of chill
dren occupying seats in separate plots.
At the appointed time little sara Glenn
enis addressed the school making a
plea for more babies 20 be enrolled ON
ihe Cradle Roll. John Hutton Satteriield,
afler telling now those I'm the Infant
Department were 10 -ffe promoted TO an
other grade led them into the plot Of
garden in advance Of the infants. other
grades were lead by Ruth Lightbourne,
Cornelia Harper Taylor and David
.clough.
superintendent J b. Hutton before
admitting the new class into fun mem
bership examined them as 10 their
studies OF the Ten Commandments
Mrs. A. G. Massey. of tho Primary De-
partment. congratulated the children on
their promotion and presented them
each with a Bible.
Pastor Liehtbourne announced q pros
gram for the coming year and intro
1uced six speakers who told of ll
work contemplated. " j. Benson.
Glad Tidings' sunday school. John
p Hutton. missions, Mrs b. g. Ben
son; organization, l.. j Hayes finance,
n C. Evans; ST. Paurs Brotherhood.
Everett G. Johnson
aN
James S. Goodwin. a Civil War veteran.
lied at her residence on New street.
yesterday. ased 76 years This couple
year ago celebrated their 50th we'd
Ling anniversary. Funeral services
Nill be held IN the Doveg NJ p. Church
afternoon at ? o'clock
With interment in Barraits Chapel
cemetery.
Before Resident Associate Judge
Royce on Saturday In "Pesd Guilty
Court" Isaac Jackson. Negfo who
Two weeks ago was sentenced 10 six
months Imprisonment in The New
castle County Workhouse. for pleading
guilty TO driving OF an automobile
without the consent Of The owner wasi
a gain brought before the court and his I
sentence changed by probating him TO /
bis uncle, Joseph Demby for one year |
Many Of Doyer's citizens were at |
tracted by an sirplane passing over the /
town yesterday afternoon.
William F. Better, farmer, living I
about two miles, southeast Of Dover /
on the BAY Road. reports that a new /
automobile purchased recently was
stolen from in front Of the Robbins /
Hose Company.
Mr.. NJ A. Hsrtnett and Mrs Hartneit. /
Miss Margaret Herinett, Frank Hart F.
nett. Colonel and Mrs James G. Wickes
moiored TO Wilmington yesterday
spending the day with friends in the
city and in the evening were enter
mined at dinner at the Hotel dupont
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
Y. NJ. H. A. TO RAISE
NEW BUILDING FUND

At the meeting Of the Young Mems
Hebrew Association last Thursday
night. a resolution was adopted start
ing a campaign TO raise funds for a
new building In accordance with the
resolution the president, William Top
kis, appointed The following committee.
whose duty it will be TO elect a larger
committee 10 carry on the campaign,
Jacob Taber, chairman; r B Einkel-
stein. Judge Aaron Finger, Max
Breuer and and E. Greenblatt The
committee meets tomorrow evening in
the Y NJ. H. \.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
ST. pAUL's MISSION ron MEN

A mission for men opened last night
in ST. Pauls Catholic Church TO CON
tinue for one week, conducted by the
Franciscan Fathers, who held sue
cessful mission for women last week.
There will be daily mission masses
at O'Clock and o'clock, followed by
Instructions The evening services will
begin at 7.30 o'clock each night.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
CHORs INTFRPRETS "lTCKFY."

A large crowd attended the Commu-
nifty Service sing IN front Of the Public
Building on saturday night Tableux
were given Illustrating the song
Mickey by girls dressed In green and
carrying Irish flags. The sing was led
by Irving c. easier A street dance fol-
lowed the singing
Yesterday afternoon, there was a re-
hearsal Of the oratOrla, Creation In
the High School annex.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
OLD sIGNROARn GOES.

= Workmen who are razing the old
County Court House. at Tenth and
Market streets today ripped down the
large community sing sign which has
adorned the southeast corner NJ the
square for months past The slsnboard
was used during the war in Liberty
Loan, Red Cross and other drives.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
900 Al SUNDAY SING

More than 900 persons attended the
sing at Ninth and French streets last
evening. The affair was held IN front
Of Ezion Church. The plano used was
from the church. with Miss Carrie
Virgins as pianist
10 was estimated that the attendance
at last nights sing was the largest Of
any Of The outdoor sings given among
the colored people Of this city
Irving easier, song leader Of the VII
mington Community Service, led the
singing.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
MATER R0ARD ROUTINE.

The consumption OF city water last
week amounted to iii.365,i60 gallons,
compared with 1885, ,26O gallons for the
corresponding week Of last year, an
increase Of 100000 gallons.
The pumpage last week amounted 20
~ $4,000 gallons, compared with i02,-
$4,000 gallons for the corresponding
week OF last year, an increase Of
g. .s5s. 900 gallons
The water department has p current
fund bank balance Of Sii.ts2ts; special
fund sQiSS9i The BOARD of Water
Commissioners today passed payrolls,
current, 81. 1909: special. si2i3s.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
WORKHOUsE FTGITTvE is CAUGHT

sun Thomas self-taken leave OF alb
sence from the workhouse. where he
was committed as a drug addict, was
brought to an end last night by Patrol
man Rodenheiser The officer got on
a car at Fourth and Scott streets, and
before he had ridden a square, he
spied the Negro leaving the car and
Immediately took him into custody
sun escaped from a road gang at the
workhouse the early part OF last week.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
ACCUSED or POTATO THErT

Alleged 10 have sold 30 baskets Of
patotoes and three baskets OF tomatoes
belonging 10 Harry Newcomb. in the
Jersey market, early last July. William
Dugan was held in $500 bail for hear
ing on Wednesday on a charge of lar
ceny by Judge Churchman in Munich
pal Court this morning Dugsn was
arrested by Pairolman ROdenheiser.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
ur noEs>,T WANT cops IOR.

Patrolman George Wallace. one OF the
latest officers 10 be appointed to the
police department. has presented his
resignation, TO take effect on October
i3. Oncer Wallace has accepted po-
sitlon on the railroad, he objectipg to
the hours and pay OF a policeman.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
SCOUTS no ENTERTAJN CUIFF

Members OF the Pathnnders Of the
Golden Trail, an organization Of Boy
scouts. will entertain Frank J. Paraler.
organizer of the order, next Saturday
night. Wednesday night, October H.
the Court OF Honor Will act on merit
badges.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
AUTO NOT pRonERIy IJcUTFn

Meyer Conen. Francis Z. Wilson and
Harold Hopewell were fined $40 and
costs for operating an automobile with
out proper lights by Judge Churchman
in Municipal Court this morning. Rob
ert Brown. Negro. and Herman T. Car
penter and Edward Cox were dismissed
on Ike charges.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
w. II. 5. SENIORS ORGANIZE.

The Seniors Of the Wilmington Hish
school have organized their classes.
The following officers have been elect
ed:
Al Senior offlcers-President. How
ord Boyd; vice-president. Pauline Buck
secretary. Edna Strong; treasurer.
Ralph Stats
B-i Senior officers President. John
Shaefer: vice-president, Helen Deemer.
There were no outside speakers at
the sssemly exercises this morning.
The school sang a number OF songs.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
NURSERY AT ST. PAUL's.

a nursery has been established at 81.
Pauls NJ p Church, Jackson street.
above Tenth. at which mothers may
leave their children while attending SER
vices
The nursery Is in charge Of Mrs. Alice
G. Drake and a corps Of young women
assistants. and is located In the rear Of
the church Thlrty-fve children We're
entertained in It during services last
evening.
The Rev Carlisle L. Hubbard. pastor
Of ST. Pauls, originated the scheme.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
M'EWANs TO DAME ABROAD.

Roger McEwan will sail from New
York tomorrow on the 5. :. Columbia
for London where he will Join his sis
ter, Miss Alice McEyau, to assist her
in completing important dancing en-
gagements throughout the British Isles
Mr.. and Miss McEwan expect TO return
TO America in the spring.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
N. y. LAUNDERERs STRIKE.

NEW YORK. Oct 6. UNITED Press)-
A combined strike and lockout resulted
today in the closing OF noarly 1900
hand laundries The employees demand
recognition OF their union, a % per
cent. wage increase and 44-hour week.
They expect tomorrow to extend the
strike to the steam laundries, affecting
$1,000 workers.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
spANIARD I-NDFR PEACE RoNn

Frank Morena. a Spanlsrd. was held
under a $500 peace bond by Judge
Churchman, in Municipal Court this
morning. for breach Of the peace to-
ward Viola Hackett Negress, who
lived at the same house where he
boarded.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
LosT HFAn ANn 80 rnn

When arraigned in Municipal Court
this morning on a charge of dunken-
ness. Edward Brown said that "he lost
his head when he was robbed Of as
last night He was required 20 nav
out $40 more before being released.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
CONTINUE THIS CASE.

Judge Churchman today continued a
charge OF breach OF the peace against
Catherine Thompson until October a..
The charge was preferred by Jennie
Gross, storekeeper at Seventh and
Tatnall street.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
RED MEMS MEuoRIAI. SERVICE

The annual memorial service OF the
Improved Order Of Red Men and De-
gree Of Pocahontas Will be held next
sunday night, at Wesley NJ + Church.
the Rev. z. W. Wells pastor.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
COL. JERyEY AT WFDDTNC

Colonel Jervey, engineer. in charge
of the Delaware river dlstrist. has gone
TO Pine Creek Mills. Powhatan county.
Va TO attend the wedding OF rela-
tive.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06

Relations between the Southern Rus
sian army and the Ukranian forces have
long been strained. Denlkens' men
have charged the Ukranians were
traitors TO Russia because they made
peace with Germany and Russia even
before the Bolsheviki. They also de-
clare that Ukranian ofilcials in Kieff
have tried to suppress the Russian Ian
guage. Denikins operations against ths
Bolsheviki have been conducted in Tx.
frania recently and this may have lead
to further differences between his
forces and the natives.
Evening journal., 1919-10-06
UKRAlNlANS OPEN
WAR ON RUSSIA

BAsLE, OCT. United Press -Ad-
vices from Vienna today confirmed the
report that General Simon Petlura,
leader OF the Ukrailan forces, has de
clsred war against General Deniken,
sntl-Bolshevik leader in the south Of
Russia.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-10
DADrYyEN|VDM
ARY TALL Ell
% MAN CDAHA0RQN{kR
THE SICK ANIMALS.

81 have a sore throat" said the hip
popotamus.
''Well, it's better to be a hippopota.
mus and have a sore throat than 1t is
to be giraffe and have one." said the
elephant in the next yard.
I'm sick of that old story about a
giraffe having a sore throat, or not
having one. or IL he did have one. or
was going to have one, or however the
story goes" said the hippopotamus.
and why are you sick Of it," asked
the elephant. Because you have q
complaint can't you think OF any other
creature at the same timer"
But the giraffe hasn't got q sore
throat" said the hippopotamus.
How do you know he hasu'tr'
asked the elephant.
Because I've heard that story for
ages and ages"
well, one OF these days he might
up and have a sore throat just to fool
elephant.
eff he didn't have a sore throat for
any better reason than to fool other
creatures l wouldn't think much or
him." said the hlppopotamus.
"Well, we will atxnit that the giraffe
hasn't a sore throat that we know of
at this time." said the elephant. but
that doesn't have to keep you from
feeling sorry for any other creature
with a complaint"
II didn't say" the hippopotamus an
swered. that I was so hard-hearted
that l didn't feel sorry for anyone but
myself. but l did say that I wasn't
sorry for a creature with nothing the
matter with him."
But I have something the matter
with me-" said the elephant sa.-y.
"Oh, then l am most extremely sor-
ry," said the hippopotamSs. pray
tell me what the matter may be?"
81 am lame said the elephant. "My
ankles have become a little weak and
strained"
"Oh, that's too bad" said the hip
popotamus. shaking his big. strange
head That's too bad, indeed, it's too
bad"
you're certainly being very polite
and sympathetic now"
II am glad l seem to please you for
I can tell by your voice that I do. but
what does it mean to be sympathetic? Z"
asked the hippcpotamus.
"It means that you have the power
of sympathy or the power Of being sor-
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1919-01-10
FOR GOOD SPRING HIGHWAYS
One Big Item In Preparedness Pro
gram Is to Clean Outside bitches
During Autumn.

Winter weathering may be great fol-
the farmers fields, but it's hard or
the road.
The best way to prevent extreme
weathering Of the road is to clean out
the side bitches before freezing wealth.
err sets in and to keep the road sur
face In condition so that it will freeze
up in a well-dragged condition.
Cleaning the side bitches will allow
the water to run off and avoid the
possibility OF the road freezing In q
saturated condition. Dragging the
road to a smooth surface Will elm
mate possible water pockets and al
low the water to escape In the side
bitches.