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Evening journal., 1919-06-06
TERR0R|STS make
N0HEADWAYHERE.,
WATCH SUSPECTS
Trade Unions Cooperate
With Federal Authorities
in SpOitins Reds
LONG, HAIRED GENTRY
ARE CLOSELY WATCHED

In this city, a. well as others, tho
Federal authorities through accredited
agents arc investigating tho activities
of tho so-oalled terroglst element.
Aided by Tho labor unions, which not
only deny connection with these dis
organizers, but through their national
Organization, whlch Is 10 meet IN At
lanilo City mex. Monday viii declare
war on them. tho Secret Service agen-
olcs are rounding up tho terrorist
leaders everywhere.
That there arc would-bo Bolsheyists
or anarchists here who have endeav-
ored TO stir up trouble Is not denied, but
they have been careful enough TO con-
ceal their movements. According to
latest reports. their agents have been
ondesyoring 10 work on the ignorant
eolored people Definite information
has been obtained TO this eject. II
can also bs stated, however. that the
spreaders OF the propaganda have not
made any headwsy Ignorant though
he may be, the average negro has sense
enough 20 realize that nothing Is 70 be
gained by defylng the law.
Until now the authorities who have
been beating the bushes In search Of
evidence, have failed TO flnd anything
tangible. In the haunts OF the long
haired disturbers there was the usua
talk, but nothing TO indicate any &c
/ tivlty
Not a move Is made by this crow
that Is not recorded IN the reports
the Department OF Justice II thcr
Is a terrorist organization here, u
members have evidently concludes
10 lay low FOR the time belpg 9
least. They are fearful of deporto
ton. which Is regarded By most o
them even worse punishment than i'm
prisonmeni
Little doubt is entertained here tha
the immigration law 90 be enacted
Will be so stringent thar there VIII
not be a chance In the world Tor the
Bolsheyist advocates 10 set foothold
on these shores. Meanwhile those now
here will be lucky II permitted 10 re-
main. This restriction suits the trades
unions organizations here. not only be-
cause 10 will tend 30 keep out cheap
labor. but for the reason that the un-
deslrsbles would discredit their organ
ization and 20 that extent destroy their
effectiveness.
Hence the Federal authorities are be-
Ing assisted by the labor people In
their efforts 20 clean up the nests OF
the bomb-throwing fraternity.
Evening journal., 1919-06-06
COP HAS THRILLING
FIGHT WITH MAD DOG

patrolman Andrew Devinney had
thrilling experience with a mad dog, at
No. 9ii Shipley street. on Sunday after
noon, when he narrowly escaped being
bitten by the animal. The dog had
taken possession OF diningroom In the
house, driving the occupants out. When
the ofllcer arrived the dog was in
corner behind sewing machine and AL
efforts to dislodge him, brought only
vicious swapping Finally, Oflcer Dc
vinney, who was armed with black
Jack, revolver and handouts. requisi-
toned an ordinary broom and with this
he iabbed the dogs head to the floor
until he managed 10 grab it by the back
Of the neck The dog was then carried
to the rear yard and shot by the officer,
While the animal had not bitten any
one, IL had been acting strangely for
several days and was frothing at the
mouth and biting chairs and furniture
in the house.
Evening journal., 1919-06-06
STRANGER TOO NEAR
POWDER MAGAZINE
Convinces Police, However,
He Had No Designs Against
Ball Grain Co.
DISMISS HIM AFTER
NIGHT IN CELL

Of1ciais OF the. Ball Grain Explosives
Company, al Granogue, late yesterday
afternoon found a man lettering In
wood near the compcny's magazines,
carrying two bundles under his arm
The man had previously been seen
wearing a soft hat, ana having changed
his headgear, Il was thought that ne
might have designs on the plant.
Word OF the strangers actions was
sent TO the police station here, and
Patrolmen Guy Robinson and Harry
Foreman were sent to the plant In one
OF the police motor cars. When they
reached the plant they found that en-
ployes OF the plant had caught the
man and he was turned over to the
police.
The man gave his name as Peter
Dlaz OF New York, Spaniard and M
was removed to the police station ir
this city. A thorough search OF hi'
effects failed TO throw any light on hi'
Identity and he said that he merel,
went to the plant 70, work. Just WHY
he loltered about the plant was noi
clear. but as the bundles he carried
which were thought might contain ex'
ploslves were only clothes, he was de-
talned overnight.
This morning. after being questioned
at length bp police and explsinins tnai
he was merely seeking employment the
man was released.
Evening journal., 1919-06-06
THEIR Home FIRED
While THEY SLEPT
Bursler F amily Of Nine Save
Lives Though Penned
in by Flames
BABY'S CRY is
HEARD IN TIME.

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Bursler and
their nine children, the youngest aged
is months, had a narrow escape from
being burned 10 death in their home, at
The Cedars. near Brandyvine Springs
early this morning, when their home
was destroyed. with sll the furniture
and clothing. except those pieces worn
BY the family when they left the house.
The fire. which started from the out
side. was evidently the work OF a fire
bug. and the matter will be referred
10 the attorney generals office for in
vestigation.
That the large frame house was de-
liberately fred is borne out by the
statement Of Mrs. Bursler, who LEFT the
house by the front doorway and going
outside found the outside rear porch
in a mass OF flames.
The family had retired early in the
evening. leaving no fires or lamps
burning In the building. and when the
IRE was discovered BY a small son OF
the Burslers. at i30 o'clock. the flames
were licking up the outside OF the
building
The child called his father and
Bursler arising hurrldly took the chill
dren from the burning building, but in
leading them to safety was burned
about the hands and face.
Nelshbors OF the family, who had
been aroused by the cries Of the chill
dren. called Postmaster E. A. Thomp-
son, OF the Cedars, and he notified po-
lice headquarters here and the Union
Fire Company was hurried to the scene
The flremen were unable TO save the
property. however. and the building
together with It's contents were de-
stroyed with loss Of $4,000.
Bursler and his family were cared for
by neighbors until today when they
went to the home Of relatives.
According to residents at The Cedsrs
the Burslers have been living there but
a short time and were not known 10
have any enemies.
Evening journal., 1919-06-06
CLASH over GRECCO
CASE BEFORE BOARD
Father Quislsy Acts in Be.
half OF Man Convicted
OF Assault
DEFER ACTION TO
SPECIAL MEETING
Special 10 Tho Evenlns journal.

DOVER pei. junu e.-rho BOARD OF
psrdons In session yesterday had three
cases before Il one VI which, tho Peter
Greece case, which had been presented
on former occasion, but Which had
been dismissed hy tho board because
of feilurc TO flle ho proper papers,
etc. brought out some sensational
statements by witnesses.
Three mcsah,ra OF The board were
present, Chancellor curtis, Secretary uf
S,ato johnson and state Auditor
Thompson. state Treasurer Fisher Is
m at hts homo IN Wyoming, By tho
death Of Llcutensntu Governor Ellason
there are now bus four members Of the
board.
The flrst case considered BY the board
yesterday was that ~ Charles Gilbert.
white man. egpd about "A years. who
was found guilty OF assisting 10 por-
cure woman for improper purposes
In Wilmington and sentenced 20 one
years Imprisonment IN The workhouso.
He has served nearly hals OF his term
Gilbert was represented By L. Irving
Handy,who IN addition 10 showing good
character had a petition signed by the
twelve jurors who had voted 10 convict
him. A petition from many response
Bile and Influential citizens was. also pre-
sented. Deputy Attorney-General. Green,
representing the State, admitted that
up TO the time OF his conviction Gli-
bert had the best Of charscter and repu-
tatlon and had not been in any trouble
OF any kind. The board voted 10 recon-
mend his pardon.
The second case was that OF Peter
Greece, an Italian. who was convicted
in the New Castle County Court OF
General Sessions for attempted felonious
assault on Mary Lapsley, a young white
girl OF Wilmington In BrandyNvine Park
in November, 1877.
Greece was represented by ]. Frank
Ball. who presented a petition in which
It was alleged that Greco was. not the
man who committed the assault and
that he was not at the place OF the as
sault on the day alleged and further
that Mary Lapsley. while having testi-
fed that Greece was the man who com
mltted the assault, had said since that
she was rot certain that he was the
man who had actually committed the
assault
Judge Ball stated that there was an
other man or boy named Briscoe, who
was alleged 10 have made attempts 20
hold up young women and assault them.
and that because OF the similarity OF
CONTINUED on Page Fifteen.)
Evening journal., 1919-06-06
SCOUTS WILLPARADE
TO BOOST CAMPAIGN
Will March Through Center
OF the City at Noon
Tomorrow
TEAM CAPTAINS TO
MAKE PLANS TONIGHT

Gentlemen In tlIo making, as the boy
Scouts OF Wilmington might we'll be
known, win vndvavpr 10 show the poo
pic Of this city by their manly hparins
IN parade tomorrow al noon, that
tho campaign TO be started next week
with The purpose OF raising $4,000 and
securing a,ooo associate members of tho
local aud national councils, hoy scouts
Of America Is worthy ot whole-hrarlrd
public support,
Tho parade win form In 'front.' OF the
public buildings, Tenth and King
streets, little before noon, and viii
proceed over a short route, which will
carry along Tenth street. 10 Market,
10 Fourth and countcrmarch. II win
be composed Of mcmbers,o tho vari-
Gus hoy Scout troops OF The city, led
By the Scout Buglc Corps
For the meeting OF captains and team
workers TO be held this evening al Z
O'Clock IN the lecture room uf the Y.
NJ. c. A. building, II, N. Butler, ma
tional field scout commissioner, camo
10 Wilmington to-day. Mr.. Butler "a
commissioner FOR the third district,
comprising Pennsylvania, Delaware,
Maryland, District of Columbia. West
Virginia and Virginia. Ho ls Ro-
tartan and a forccfll speaker, ono who
can inspire pep and enthusiasm IN
an audience OF workers. He VIII make
a brief address on the national aspects
or The campaign
Mayor Lawson today received tele-
gram from W. O. McAdoo. chairman OF
the Citizens National Committee, com
mending him FOR his appointment OF a
committee to assist in the campaign.
Members OF the Rotary Club will meet
at the Y. NJ. c. A. tonight with the
other teams 10 talk over plans for the
Boy Scouts campaign nind drive
Chancellor Charles NJ. Curtis Is chair.
man ~ the campaign. and the Rotar,
Club committee that Will co-oDerat,
comprises z. p. Bardo. chairman; Fred
eTlck kniffen. Harold s. Schutt Howar,
Seaman, Ellwood Souder and jane
Stroud. The committee has called upol
all hOtarians % assist. and they havl
been appointed 90 various teams.
In churches OF all denominations OF
Sunday attention viii be called 20 the
campaign and the people OF the congre-
cations asked TO do their best 20 put
this campaign over m real Delaware
style. The movement has the endorse
ment OF prominent members OF the
clergy Of an denominations, Catholic.
Jewish and Protestant alike. Cardinal
Gibbons. for instance. IN a letter 20
Chairman McAdoo. under date OF May
i3, says in part
The young boys OF the nation are its
fathers 10 be. We. as a nation, are best
prepared when we train them In the
right principles OF American patriotism.
To make them the No citizens Of tomor-
row is the sacred obligation that rests
upon us an. We welcome with our
fellow citizens, any agency which, de-
Continued on page Isl
Evening journal., 1919-06-06
QUIZ into ELKTON
CHURCH SQUABBLE
Committee Probes Diff
culties of DR.. McElmoyle
and Congregation
EXAMINE WITNESSES
.... LATER AT ELKTON

A committee appointed by the recent
Presbytery OF New Castle to investigate
the troubles between the Rev ]. c. Nc
Elmoyle and the Elkton Presbyterian
Church, OF which he Is pastor. held its
first session in Hanover Presbyterian
Church yesterday There Is a factional
fight in the Elkton Church, as an out
come OF which Presbytery recommend
ed that Pastor McElmoge resign. The
pastor. who claims a majority OF the
Elkton Church members are on his side.
refused to resign. and at the recent ses-
sion OF Presbytery In Lewes he filed an
appeal TO the Synod Of Baltimore,
which will meet in October Presby-
terry then appointed a committee 10 in
vestigate fully the Elkton Church con-
troversy and to submit its report to
Presbytery and TO the Synod. The COM
mlttee's sessions VIII be conducted be-
hind closed doors. One OF the causes
for the differences In the Elkton Church
was the great number OF marriages Of
eloping couples by DR.. McElmoyle In
Elkton. It was stated at the Presbytery
meeting.
The investigating committee COM
prises the Rev. Dr. Charles II. Bonner,
Of Hanover Church. moderator; the Rev.
Or. u. Franklin Smiley. OF West Church I:
DR.. F. II. Moore. OF Forest Church, Md
dletown; Or. Thomas Kerr. OF Greenhill
Church; and Captain James Kelly. OF
Lcwcs.
Yesterdays session was devoted to
going over documentary evidence all
ready submitted 10 Presbytery, and an
other session for the same purpose will
be held on Monday Later on the COM
mlttee will meet In Elkton for tho d.
rect examination OF oficIals and men,
bcrs OF the Elkton Church who figure
In the controversy.
Evening journal., 1919-06-06
DELAWARE ACTIVE
IN HEALTH DRIVE
DR.. Conwell and Commis-
sioner Wells Attend Con-
ference in Washington
DISCUSS PLANS TO
PROTECT CITIZENS

The annual conference between rep
resentatives OF the various state Boards
OF Health and officials OF the United
states Public Health Service was held
in Washington Wednesday and Thurs
day OF this week Delaware was repre-
sented by Dr. l.. s. Conwell, secretary
OF the State Board OF Health and by
state Health Commissioner C. II. Wells.
Many important problems were dis
cussed and plans were laid for further
protection OF the health OF the citizens
Of the United States with special refer
ence 10 >the part that must he played
bv State Boards OF Health. Special en-
phasis was laid upon the following
points:
T. The necessity for prompt reporting
Of all cases OF all communicable dis
eases as a basis for future work OF the
Public Health Service.
2 The necessity for more extensive
rural sanitation and the establishment
OF county health boards.
8 The necessity for the organizs-
tion OF active local boards Of health In
every community.
The necessity for more intensive
work for the control of venereal dis
eases.
5. The necessity for better sanitation
o< railroad trains and stations In re-
gard 10 toilet accommodations. food
supplies. water supply used. quality
Of ice placed in cooler. etc. The new
regulations provide that the ice shall
not come in direct contact With the
water in the water cooler OF public
carriers.
G The necessity for the proper dis
posal OF human excreta In every COM
munity.
Many Of these problems are now
being taken up by the Delaware state
Board OF Health and II Is confidently
expected that Delaware Will do her
share toward improving the general
health conditions OF the country.
To-day and tomorrow there Is a con-
ference at Atlantic City OF all OF the
North American countries to discuss
general health problems. Health Com
missioner Wells VIII be the represent
ativc OF the State Board OF Health al
this conference.
Evening journal., 1919-06-06
TELEGRAPH KEYS
IN THE SOUTHEAST
ARE silent TODAY
o5 Per Cent OF the W. U.
Workers in Section
Are On Strike
ELECTRICAL WORKERS
MAY QUIT next

ATLANTA, Ca. June 6 United prcss).
Strike leaders carly today stated mat
conservative estimate based on IN
complete reports indicate that at least
70 per cent. ot Western Union tclesraph
workers IN The southeast have already
responded 10 President s j. Konon-
ramps order Issued late yesterday,
Railroad operators also sro rcfusins 10
handle Western Union business al way
stations.
complete reports probably win no,
be received for few hours said
Charles F. Mann. international third
Vice president, directing The strike
stated early today. However, all In
dicstions point 10 a complete landslide" Z"
General Manager II, C. Worthen, Of
the Western Union, declared at 9.30 a.
NJ, u was impossible TO compile any
definite statement regarding the strikes
effect before this afternoon.
I'VE have received only three or four
reports thus far, which are very good
from our standpoint" declared Worth
en-. "All business is being accepted
subject 60 the usual prompt dispatch" !"
Many striking telegrsphers are being
employed by the Postal Telegraph
Company TO handle telegrams diverted
TO that company by business concerns
and individuals.
Strike orders were flashed from At
lanta late yesterday by Mann immedi-
ately upon receipt OF a telegram from
President Konenksmp at Washington.
The strike was made effective immedi-
stely upon receipt Of Msnn's Telegram
last night Early reports received by
Mann today show:
Winston Salem. n. C.. entire force
out
Wilmington. \. c.. seven telegraphers
out. The entire force is said 10 number
nine, including chiefs.
New Orleans. 90 per cent. entire force
out.
jacksonville. exact number not yet
known. but fully 80 per cent. indicated
In reports made at midnight would be
out by a. m.
Tampa, entire force. including some
chiefs, out.
Memphis, night force, excepting Eve
workers out. Day forces estimated 80
per cent. union all struck.
Nashville unrepOrted.
Knoxville, all telegraphers reported
out.
Rome, Ga. Office said TO be closed.
MOultrie, Ca. Office said TO be closed.
Fitzgerald, Ga. Office said 10 be closed.
Spsrtanburg, 5. c.. entire force re-
ported out.
Savannah. Ga. nineteen telsgraphers
out
Brunswick. Ga. all operators out.
Birmingham, seventeen OF a total
force Of twenty-one reported out.
Richmond. Va, twenty teleTaphers
on early FORGET out, Announcement was
made that ~ per cent. OF the working
force. including machine operators,
would be out before the end OF The day.
Evening journal., 1919-06-06
SAY TERR0R|STS
MAY PLANT MORE
DEADLY bombs ON
|NDEPENDENCEDAY
Government Takes Steps
to Thwart Reds Attempt
at Uprising Through
out Country
new LAW Will REQUIRE
REGISTRATION Of Aliens

WASHINGTON, June 9. UNITED
Prc-s).--The whispered word" Is being
passed through "rcd" circles for o dcm-
onstration on July i-Independencc Day
government officials have been in-
formed
According 10 these reports, the May
Day. outbreaks, the June bomb out.
rages and the planned July spectacle,
constitute progressive series OF dem.
onsirutions against the government, to
attempt stirring the fires Of an uprising
In the country.
AZ result, every possible precautions
AIRY measure is being taken by officials
TO thwart the purposes OF the reds in-
sofar as existing laws permit.
Meantime. Congress Is preparing lcgis-
lstlon TO further the governments
compalEn against the menace and hills
TO this end VIII he pressed as soon as
appropriation measures are disposed Oh
Commissioner Of Immigration Csnin-
ctti, who favors. registration OF all
aliens IN the country. has conferred
with Chairman Johnson, Of the House
flmmluration Committee. ON the dohn-
son Iunniaration Bill, one provision OF
which stipulatcs that strict records ol
all aliens shall be kept by Federal reg
} isiralion system.
All aliens would register with the
government under The bin aid report
twice year Any change OF residence
would have 10 be reported and failure
TO comply with the orders would mean
deportation.
officials here working on the bomb
plof againSt Attorney General n.
Mitchell Palmer hintcd at The possi-
bilify of interesting Developments in
the case In New York and Philadelphia
within the next - hours.
Suspected houses throughout the
country where "redsr are wont 10
uaiher are under Surveillance aS part
Of the general precautionary campaign.
A leather wallet found on Palmcr's
lawn following the bomb explosion
that wrecked his home. proved false
clew 10 the identity Of the dead man,
police here said today.
Investigation several days ago show
ed, police said. hat yie wallet which
contained a scrap of Taper hearing
mans name and the name Of ship
on which the owner sailed from
France was the property of resident
OF Washington.
Evening journal., 1919-06-06
voters NAME CITY
OFFICERS TOMORROW
Both Parties to Make Drive
10 Get Out Their
Supporters
NOT MUCH INTEREST
SINCE PRIMARIES

Voters Of Wilmington viii elect a
mayor city treasurer president Of
Council. twelve uouncllmcn and taN
collectors for lho northern and south
crn districts al The polls tomorrow, Tho
polls will open between A and ~
O'Clock and will close al 7 u'cloch A
list VI The polling places Ia printed on
another pace OF This newspaper today,
The campaign has been apathcsie
since both parties held their primaries,
and Tho workers roailso they will have
dlnlculty In getting out Tho voters To-
morrow.
william O. Taylor, vlco-preaidcnt Of
the Delaware Trust Company, Ia the
Republican nominee Tor mayor, w'ille
Mayos John w. Lawson Is the Demo-
cratic nominee. President VI Council
George I. Lyon, an electrician Of the
Western Union Company, Is uio Repub-
llcan nominee FOR president oi Coun-
OIL aud A. q. n, Grier. city editor OF
Every Evening, Is The Democratic nom-
lnee. City Treasurer Charles NJ. Banks,
OF Banks & Bryan, jewellers, Is the Re
publioln nominee for city treasurer
Edward Molntlre, a clerk VI the p, b.
4 w. Railroad Company Is the Demo-
cratic nominee.
Elmer ". klund Is the Republican
nominee for tax collector IN the north
ern district, and George B. Ward, plum
Der. Is the Democratic nominee. Tax
Collector John I. Dolan Is the Demo-
cratic nominee for that ofice In The
Southern district, and Michael palsse
Is the Republican nominee.
Rcpublican Rallles.
Polish Republicans OF the Eleventh
Ward held a rally in Polish Hall last
night, addressed by several candidate.
OF tho party.
William G. Taylor. nominee foI
Mayor, was the chic, speaker. and hi
dwelt upon the fact that the polisl
people should appreciate their right Z
vote IN the United states. and shoul
consider the franchise their most val
liable possession. He pointed out IN
great responsibilities that deyolv
upon every voter. and urged hts hear
ers 10 use their ballot for the bes
[ interests OF Wilmington and the ell
zens thereof. Mr.. Taylor said the ne
publican ticket represents the bes
interests OF all the citizens and it wa'
therefore important FOR them 20 sup.
port the entire Republican ticket on
saturday. and he particularly empha-
sized the fsct that they should vote
Continued on page 49,
Evening journal., 1919-06-06
FARMERS WILL HAVE
FIELD DAY AT NEWARK

Al the afternoon session OF Pomona
Grange yesterday, at the home OF D.
Frank Megginson, Rose Hill, plans We're
discussed for the annual field day OF
the grange. It was decided to hold the
event on August 81, at Newark. Oliver
Wilson. Of Illinois. master Of the Na-
tional Grange, will be the principal
speaker.
The grange adopted resolution pro-
vidinr for the master TO appoint spe-
cial committee to attend the next meet
ing OF the Board OF Health Of VIII
mington. IL invited. 10 discuss the milk
situation. The committee has not been
named as yet. Mr.. Wade, Of the Federal
Bureau of Markets, made an ADDRESS
on cooperative marketing.
Evening journal., 1919-06-06
WASHINGTON LODGE
CHOOSES OFFICERS

At the 18th annual meeting Of Wash
ington Lodge. A. F. and A. VI. last night,
officers were elected as follows: Wor-
shipful Master, William II. Speer: Sen
Tor Warden. Charles A. Bourbon; Junior
Warden, Walter c. Hyland: Secretary.
D. Raymond >keefer; Treasurer. Charles
F. Morford; Trustees. William II. Nor
ford. d. Frank Taylor and Casper T.
Toppin.
The retiring worshipful master. VIII
liam J. Frame, was presented with a
jewel. the presentation speech being
made by Lewis Sasse. Following the
meeting the members were entertained
al a collation..