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Evening journal., 1919-04-12
HALF j. S. ARMY
Is DEMCBILIZED
l,70I, ,469 Officers a n d
Men Discharged from
Service
666, ia MEN
LEAVE FRANCE

WASHINGTON, April i2-United Pres
! Nearly half Of the American army mas
been demobilized 10 date.
Total discharges Of officers and men
as announced by Gen. March today
number l,7Oi 400. Forty-siX per cent
OF the men have been demobilized and
more than half Of the officers. The total
number ordered for rehabilitation in
cluding those already discharged is f.
925O0O.
Demobilization is moving faster than
II did in the Civil War and the Spanish
American War, Gen. March said. In
three months more men have been dis
charged than those DISCHARGED in a year
after the Civil War. After the Spanish
War It required more than a year to
discharge fewer men than in the first
month after the European war ended.
Enlistmcnts up TO April 10 were 1861,
General March stated.
These were equally divided between
one and three year enllstments. The
strength OF the army on April 3 was
4 $780, .ij6. OF this force i,326,52j are in
the A. E. F.
Since the armistice was signed 6S6,-
III NNAuAtA1 uuA NAAANNAo AANfN oNAAArA 40
the United states.
Health conditions are remarkably
good, General March stated. Influenza
cases have reached their lowest num-
Der since the epidemic last fall.
In connection with reports as TO the
casualty rate during the European war
General March pointed out that in the
hardest battle, the ArgOnne-Meuse, the
casualty rate was 1873 per cent. against
- per cent. at the battle Of Gettysburg
and q per cent. at Shiloh.
Evening journal., 1919-04-12
DISCUSS PLANS FOR
.JIlBILEE FUND WORK

The Woman's Missionary Societies oi
the Presbytery Of New Castle. held 2
rally in First Presbyterian Church yes
terday afternoon.
Miss Gertrude Schultze OF the Foreign
Board. and Mrs. Robert Boyle. the pres
byterial jubilee representative, We're
the speakers OF the afternoon. They
discussed plans for the jubilee work
and stated the quota for New Castle
Presbytery is $500.
There were present 80 children from
Eastlake Presbyterian Church. Mrs.
BOYLE talked 10 these young folks on
how they could help with the mis-
slonary work.
Mrs. Thomas Kerr was IN charge OF
the devotions. There were present
about 80 women.
Mrs. Boyle held a special conference
with the local jubilee key women from
all societies.
Evening journal., 1919-04-12
AVIATOR FAIS

PHILADELPHIA, April i2-United
Press-Lieutenant D. +. Sharon, Min
cola, L. l., member OF the flying cir
Gus" Is in the jefferson Hospital here
suffering from confusion OF the back,
sustained here shortly after noon to-
ating, fell on the outskirts OF This city
Lieutenant sharon was on his way
10 Bait more to take part in a Victory
Loan demonstration.
Evening journal., 1919-04-12
TOOK HIS MONEY
AND LET HIM GO

Before Judge Churchman in Municipal
Court this morning. Willie Thornton.
a familiar figure In court cases, sue
cessfully pleaded for leniency when
arraigned on a charge OF drunkenness.
William pleaded guilty and said that
all he had was 81 and is sticking 10
his work now.
IAN right: take his 81. that's all he
has" ordered Judge Churchman.
Evening journal., 1919-04-12
LOCAL PmOT0GRApnEn nnNnnrn

TWO attractive covers by William
Shewcll Ellis, tho photographer. dec
crate the current numbers OF the
County Gentleman and the Saturday
Evening Post. Tho former shows a
pretty and industrious maiden buslly
canning fruit. The second cover dis
closes "a stylish laSsle choosing between
dainty Easter bOnnets.
Evening journal., 1919-04-12
MANY H 'LDERS SELL
TURNPIKE co. STOCK

Many stockholders OF the Wilmington
and Kennett turnpike Company the past
week accepted the offer Of Pierre 5.
dupont TO buy their stock at $50
share. The money Is being paid FOR
the turnpike company stock as II is
deposited at the National Bank Of Della
ware in accord with the terms Of a ret
ter sent out to stockholders OF the COM
pany. Not a word Of dissent thus far
has been heard to Mr.. duPonts project
20 buy the turnpike and build on 1t a
2i-foot wide concrete road for free
public traffic.
Bids submitted by several contractors
for construction OF the new concrete
road were opened by Mr.. duPont's rep
resentatives today, but no figures werr
made public.
Evening journal., 1919-04-12
ACCUSED OF BEATING
HER STEP-DAUGHTER

Accused OF having merc'lessly beat
en- her sixteen year old stcpdaughter
Mary O'Connell, Mrs. Helen O'Connell
was before Judge Churchman In Muni-
cipal Court this morning on a charge
Of assault and battery. AZ her request
tho case was continued until Wednes-
DAY. IL is said The girl has appeared
at the office OF Special Agent Stoui
with her face mass Of scratches and
with bruises about the body. alleged
90 have been inflicted by her step
mother.
Evening journal., 1919-04-12

ALL ABOUT EASTER HATsi

The hats sketched for this page
are (leftl a poke bonnet in pliable
straw. with black satin bows and
red silk roses.
Henna colored milan straw, with
a sweeping uncurled ostrich plume
Is the second masterpiece.
Leghorn, with black ribbon and
huge daisies spells sweet sim
pliclty."
The "tip-top" hat Is chocolate
brown straw. with a huge velvet
daisy. The Mitzi sailor (right) is
black milan with French blue
ostrich puffs and ribbons.
Evening journal., 1919-04-12
ny BETTY BROWN.
"Parade's coming r.

Stand back. Mere Man. and gaze
respectfully while festive feminity
marches past in its new Easter
Bonnetl
The Easter hat parade Of 1919 viii
be one glorious procession-and
here. specially sketehed for Betty
Brown are some OF It's feature at
fractions. These sketches were
made direct from actual models in
New York and Chicag0's smartest
shops. They are Madame Milliner's
last word
Evening journal., 1919-04-12
TWISTED HIS ARM,
YOUNG BOY CLAIMS

Arrested on complaint OF James w.
Smith, a small boy. Joseph Logulla.
who keeps a store In East Fifth street,
was before Judge Churchman In NUM-
clpal Court this morning on chars~
of assault and battery. The case was
continued until Tuesday al his request
as he desires 70 obtain an attorney and
Witnesses.
The Smith boy claims that on April
2 he was standing with several other
boys near Logullas store. when the
latter accosted them and accused them
or some wrong. Logulla then grabbed
and twisted his arm where he had re-
Gently been vacclnaicd, the lad alleges.
Evening journal., 1919-04-12

Wilmington architects. con-
tractors, builders and kindred
concerns have a reputation
second to none anywhere.
"Be a booster"-place your
contracts for building, repairs,
alterations, supplies, equipment
and furnishings in Whining
ton with Wilmington enter
prises.
Evening journal., 1919-04-12

Metal workers and mechanics would
do well 10 use the Want Ads. OF this
newspaper when seeking better posi-
tlons and higher wages.
Evening journal., 1919-04-12
CONFIRMATION AT ON SWEDEs.

Bishop klnsman viii confirm class
at old Swcdes Church az I.30 O'Clock
tomorrow evening. The Palms VIII be
sung at an the Palm sunday services
tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1919-04-12

Metal workers. macninists ano chauf-
feurs should use the Want Ads Of this
newspaper.
Evening journal., 1919-04-12

DECORATIVE FURNISHINGS.
ELLwOOD soUDER & SONS Co
Decorative Furnishings. Etc. Ninth
and Orange SITS
Evening journal., 1919-04-12
To The ManWith a Building
and the Man About to Build
A List For Convenient Consultation by
Owner, Architect and Intending Builder

MACHINE WORK.
PRICE MACHINE Co.-Generai Ma
chine g. Repair Work. Machinery
bought ana sold. as W. Front 81.
Tel 7300-W.
Evening journal., 1919-04-12

sEABURG & BLACKwELIs-Gen
Painters; Graining. Glazing and
HARDWOOD Finishing. Vandever ave.
and Lumotte ST. Tel. 506i.
Evening journal., 1919-04-12

-sFs---s-i---~---------~--
JAMES KEENAN-uouse, Interior and
sign Painter, Grnining and Glazing
iG0i w. 10th ST, OF 1000 Tatuall 81
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-21
PRESIDENT WILL DEFER
LEAGUE PARTICIPATION
UNTIL SENATE VOTES

PARIS, June 21-It is authorita-
lively stated that President Wilson
Intends to defer any action relative
to American participation in the
League of Nations until the Senate
has ratified or rejected the peace
treaty and the American position has
been definitely established concerning
the league.
There have been reports that the
President has named Col. Edward NJ
House as the American member Of
the league and has designated sew
oral commissions but it is now stated
that no appointment OF any kind will
be made until the Senate finally acts.
Meantime, such work as is being
done on the league is wholly tenta-
tive so far as the United States is
concerned, and, while there is every
hope and expectation that the cove
nant will be ratified as part Of the
treaty, IL is said, authoritatively that
there is no purpose to anticipate this
result or in any way commit the
country to ratification.
Colonel House will return from
London on the departure of President
Wilson, acting as peace commissioner
on the remaining treaty details until
these are turned over to the Ameri-
can ambassador.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-21
ENJOYS INVITED TO ATTEND
HOTEL AMBASSADOR FETE

ATLANTIC CITY. y. J.. June 21.-
Ambassadors at Washington have been
invited to attend the opening today
of Atlantic City's latest hotel the Am
kassadOT, which has Decn built at a
cost of IS, 100000 in the Chelsea dis
trict. This ffteen-story edifice offers
the newest and most artistic in every
department of a hOtoel.
The grill, dedicated to Neptune and
occupying a large part of the first
floor. promises to become one OF the
most popular gathering places of the
seashOTe thrOngs. 1t suggests a sub
marine bower, richly wrought in tones
Of gold and green with touches of
amber and red. Soft French gray,
gold and white are used in the decora-
tions of the remainder of the hotel
The dining room seats 1000 persons.
d. NJ. Linnard, president of the Cali
fornia Hotel Company, is director Of
the Ambassador. A. II. Cremona,
maitre dhOteI at the Knickerbocker
Hotel, in New York, is a member of
the staff, as also is William +. Banks,
formerly manager of the Seaview Gilf
Club, at AbseCOn, and Jean Barcelona,
chief OF the Carlton, London, and the
Ritz, Paris
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-21
BONE DRY VERDICT
IS DUE ON MONDAY

Judge Hardison held under advise
ment today an attack on the consti-
tUtionality Of the Reed bone-dry
amendment which was made before
him in court session yesterday after
noon by Attorney J. 7. Mullen, in the
case of Dunk Peterson, colored, of
Lamar, S. c., who was arrested by
Sergeant Lauten after bringing six
quarts of whiskey into Washington
from Maryland.
Judge Hardison on Monday will de-
eide on the merits of the attack,
which alleges that the bOne-dry law
is not legal because the Constitution
gives Congress the right to regulate
commerce between the States but
does not mention the District Of Co
lumbia, and that this voteless Capital
cannot be considered as a State.
If the court decides in the favor
Of the defendant II will mean that
Washington will have a free flow of
liquor during the few days which will
precede the country's going dry on
July 1.
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c. 0. P. BOSSES ASK
LEAGUE FIGHT END
CONTINUED from First Page.)

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at the time Of the campaign to re-eIect
President Taft.
Herbert Parsons, former Congress
man and Republican State chairman
from this State, who served with dis
tinction with the army in France. is
one of the signers. Theodore +. Bur-
ton, president OF the Merchants Ma
tional Bank, Of this city, and former
United States Senator from Ohio, is
another OF those who signed. AdOlph
Lewiston, philanthropist, appointed
commissioner OF industrial relations
by President Taft, is still another of
those who attached his signature to
the document.
In addition to those already men
toned the signers were:
Alfred E. MarlinE, president Of the
Chamber of Commerce, chairman of
the International Committee of the
Y. VI. c. A, banker and real estate
operator.
Charles f. Strong, former president
of the City Club, lawyer, counsel to
the State Tax Commission under Gov
ernor Hughes.
Charles s. Whitman, former gov
ernOr of this State; former district
attorney of New York county.
Edward w. Harris, former member
of the assembly, prominent member
Of the Republican Club.
Paul d. Cravath, lawyer. legal ad-
wiser to the United States Finance
Mission in Europe during the war.
William c. Breed, chairman OF the
council of the Merchants Association.
William L. Ransom, former judge
Of the city court, former counsel to
Trrh
Lauren Carroll. president OF the
Fifteenth Assembly District Repub-
Iican Club.
William Chilvers. Republican State
committeeman, Fifteenth district, for
mer counsel to the governor of the
State of New York
Sam A. Lewisohn. banker.
Charles ID. Norton. vice president
First National Bank, former Secretary
to the President of the United States
former Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury under Taft
Arthur Curtis James, merchant.
II. G. Ward. judge United States
Circuit Court Of Appeals.
William II. Wadhams, judge court
of general sessions.
Mary Garrett Hay, suffrage leader.
Lieut.. Col Homer Folks, director
Red Cross civilian relief in France.
Lewis II. Pounds. former president
borough of Brooklyn.
William Jay Schieffelin, president
Citizens Union.
William Fellowes Morgan, president
Merchants Association.
Darwin p. Kingsley. president New
York Life Insurance Company.
William d. Baldwin, president Otis
Elevator Company
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-21
GEN. COXEY URGES
DRY REFERENDUM

Gen" Jacob z Coxsy, Of Ohio, de-
clared himself In favor OF the init
alive and referendum on the prohibit
ton problem, in an address before
the board Of representative OF Local
Union No. ?. National Federation OF
FEDERAL Employees last night, in Per-
petual Hall.
General Coxey denounced the
prohibition leaders for taking ad-
vantage Of the absence Of the mil
lions OF men in the country'B war
service. so that the "drys" might sue
coed in putting the nation on q pro-
hibition footing.
The people should recall their rep
resentatives in Congress at their will.
declared the former leader OF the un
employed. who added that he would
urge Congress to enact legislation to
that effect.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-21
OFFICIALS RECALL OTHER
VISITS TO AMERICA BY
DISTINGUISHED BRAZILIANS

With the flag Of Brazil flying here
today by the side of the American EN-
blem at the State Department, the
Pan-American Union and other build
ings in honor of the visit to this coun-
try Of Presidcnt-elect PessOa, some
officials recalled other distinguished
guests from the South American coun-
try who have come to the United
States and been entertained here.
Breaking traditions, there came to
these shores in 1876. during the Cen
tenniaI Exposition, the Emperor Of
Brazil, Dom Pedro de AlCantara (Pe-
dro IL. This royal guest during his
stay in the United States was richly
entertained in New York, Philadel-
phia and elsewhere, including a num-
Der Of central Western cities. While
in the National Capital he went to Mt
Vernon and planted a tree there close
to the tomb of Washington. A spe-
ciaI stone also was laid in the Wash
ington Monument bearing the coat Of
arms Of the Brazilian empire. 1t was
thirteen years later. on November 10,
1889, that the Republic Of Brazil was
proclaimed and Dom Pedro forced to
abdicate He spent the remainder of
his life in Europe.
The Baron Rio Branco. considered
one OF, if not the greatest statesman
Brazil has produced. came to Wash
fngtOn in 1896 as president of the Bra
lillian commission whose object was to
submit to President Cleveland the
claims of boundary lines with Argen-
tina.
In return for the visit which EIihu
Root, then Secretary OF State. paid to
Brazil, as well as other South Ameri-
can countries in 1905, DR.. Lauro
Muller, Brazilian minister Of foreign
affairs, made a trip to this country
several years ago, coming on a Brazil
ian battIeship. After being received
and entertained in Washington for
several days, he made a quite extend
ed tour OF the United States.
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may be taken as a sign that in finan-
cial circles there is a growing be-
lief that the German government
will not refuse to sign the treaty OF
peace, according to a copyrighted dis
patch to the Philadelphia Public
Ledger.
The terms are still looked upon as
extremely severe, but the generality
Of the people, now that they can no
longer indulge in hopes of any fur
Their notifications, are convinced that
in signing the peace terms lies the
best chance for the future Of their
country. It is a hard fate, they say,
but "since il is our fate the best
thing we can do is to bow to it."
More than anything else they want
peace-not exactly peace at any
price, but peace at the only price at
which it can be had. They want to
get on with their business and to live
normal lives. They want, especially
the women, to get back their fathers
and husbands and brothers who are
prisoners in foreign lands.
Today the newspapers, following
rather than leading public opinion
are beginning to come around to the
same point Of view. Among numer-
Gus kilograms and articles, some of
then from Weimar. about the treaty
(Which occupies far more of their
space than they are in the habit OF
giving to one subject), there are
many references to the clause ex-
Guiding Germany from the league of
nations until she has gone through a
period of probation and shown evil
dence Of a change Of mind.
The mere fact that this qualified
and temporary sentence Of expulsion
from the general community of ma
tions is being published broadcast
over Germany, is bound to have an
interesting influence on the public
conscience.
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RUMOR PRESIDENT
WILLLIFT RUM BAN
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learned from experience that abso-
luteIy no amendment offered by them
with a view OF softening the drastic
terms OF the proposed law, will be
accepted by the "dry" members Of the
committee until it has been examined
by representatives in Washington or
the Antisaloon League.
Bills Too Harsh.
It is reported that the league
realizes that the pending bills are too
harsh in some details. notably the
search and seizure provisions and the
provisions which would prohibit the
possession of liquor and its use by its
owner. These provisions will prob
ably be rewritten and the suggestion
in the bill that its provision be in
terpreted in a liberal spirit will
also be amended.
1t has been suggested to the friends
of prohibition that a citizen, whose
house is being searched for liquor,
might interpret his rights in an
equally liberal spirit TO the dis
comfort of the prohibition agent. One
suggestion made is to compel every
man having liquor in his possession
to report the quantity in his annual
income tax returns, the bill fixing the
amount of tax he is to pay on all
liquor he reports in his statement, 1t
being the purpose to tax the posses
sion of liquor so heavily that few men
will be able to afford the luxury.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-21
RUSSIAN CRUISER
SUNK BY BRITISH

LONDON. June 21.-The Russian
cruiser Oleg was sunk by Wednesday
by a British submarine. it is an
nounced in a Russian wireless dis
patch.
The sinking occurred near the Toll
bUchan lighthouse. The Oleg was a
vessel of G.77O tons.
HELSINGFORS, June 21.-Leon
Trotsky has arrived hastily from the
Volga fleet and is directing the de-
Tense of Petrograd. In his efforts
on Monday to retake the fortified
costal region opposite Kronstadt he
made use OF gas, armored trains, and
small armOred cars. Trotsky regain
ed Fort Krasnayagorka-
Tolbuchan, or Talboukin, light is
on an inlet at the westerly extremity
OF the shoal extending westward
from KotIin Island, on which the
Russian fortress of Kronstadt is
situated.
WARSAW, June 21.-Delayed dis
patches received from the frontier Of
Eastern Galicia state that the
Ukrainian army is concentrated be-
tween Gbrucz and the Dniester river.
The Ukrainians have attacked Tar
nopol and have penetrated the town.
The population is fleeing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-21
BIG STEAMER GOES
ON BEACH IN FOG

BOSTON. Mass. June 21.-The
steamer Northland OF the Eastern
Steamship Company. went ashore
early today at the entrance to Cape
Cod canal on the BuZzard's Bay side,
according to a radio message re-
ceived here.
The message said passengers and
freight were being removed in small
boats to West Island.
The Northland was believed to have
gone ashore in a dense fog. The
steamer was bound for Boston from
New York, and was due here at 1880
= m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-21
NEGRO IS HELDFOR
HUGGING WHITEG GIRL

Owen Walter Matthews, coIored,
thirty-two years old. Of 2313 < street
northwest, was arrested today by
Headquarters Detective Armstrong
charged with assault.
1t is alleged that Matthews at
tempted to embrace a young white
girl who was delivering kilograms in
one of the downtown office buildings
where Matthews is employed as d
porter.
precinct police station.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-21
REV. BROWN CAUSES MIX-UP
IN OHIO NEWSPAPERS

BELLEFoNTAINE.o Ohio, June 81. -
Bellefontaine newspapers are no
longer at liberty to refer to ''the Rev.
Mr.. Brown" for there are two OF thSn
in active work in the city.
So one newspaper has announced
that IL will call one Of them Roy and
the other George In the future.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-21
PESSOA TO REACH
WASHINGTON TODAY

NEW YORK. June 21.-Dr. f. Pes
soa. PRESIDENT lect OF Brazil. left
here for Washington today to paw
his formal respects to the United
States Government. The Brazilian
boarded a special train at the Penn
synvania station. He spent the night
in the Presidential suite at the Wal
.dorf-Astoria.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-21
THIS DOG WAS A CAT.

HARTFORD, Conn, June 21--Who
ever heard a cat bark? complainants
In a neighborhood squabble claimed
they were disturbed by barking. De-
PENDANT claimed the only dog she
had was a cat.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-21
TIES WEIGHT TO FLIVVER.

RICHMON Va, June 21.-De-
termined that the wind shall not blow
his flivver away, a prominent man
in this city was seen to ahght and
tie a weight to his car