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Evening journal., 1919-01-07
SING TONIGHT In
DUPONT LOBBY

The Community Chorus, at the invi-
tstion Of Ernest s. Taite. manager OF
the Hotel dupont. viii give a sing to-
night in the Aobby OF the Hotel dupont.
The chorus win assemble at s o'clock
at the High School. and march TO the
hotel, with Harry Barnhart as leader.
A few weeks ago, an impromptu
marching concert OF the community
singers through the downtown streets.
concluded with several songs in the
corridors Of the dupont building. The
singing gave so much pleasure at that
time TO both hotel guests and singers,
that there was a widespread request
for community concert in the hotel on
another evening.
Because Of the hotel sing the enter
tainment committee will not inaugur-
ate the serving OF refreshments at the
sings until next week. Then, plans are
being completed by the committee for
the service Of hot coffee and dough-
nuts, using the domestic science equip
ment Of the school for the coffee prep
lration. The Board OF Education kind
ly granted permission for such use.
The week Of January 26. Mr.. Barnhart
viii be away attending a farmers con-
ventiOn in the DakOtas, but with the
exception Of that week the sings will
be held every Tuesday night for the
remainder Of the season. All Whining
ton people are invited ana urged to at
tend the sings and keep them real com
munity affairs.
Evening journal., 1919-01-07
27,9Sl APPLIED To
U.S.BOiRD FOR JOBS
Director Benkhart Submits
Employment Bureau S Re-
port for Year
38.654 APPLICATIONS
FOR HELP RECEIVED

That the United States Employment
Service has been a most important
branch Of the government service. dur
ing the past year is indicated by the
annual report just submitted by Federal
Director A. G. Benkhart TO Mayor John
w. Lawson and City Council. During
the year almost twenty-elght thousand
persons made application for work, and
nearly all Of them were assigned to en-
ployment in this city. Failure to IS
sign some men was not due to scar
city Of applicants for help, as the num-
Der Of requests fled with the service
for help OF various kinds exceeded the
number Of applicants for work by more
than ten thousand, but was due to
"floaters" who had no real desire for
work. The report follows:
To the Honorable
The Mayor and City Council,
City Of Wilmington, Del.
Gentlemen-In accordance with Coun-
ellis resolution Of August 2i, 1916, have
the honor to submit hereunder a resume
Of reports furnished you from time to
time OF the activities Of the local United
States Employment Service, with which
the City Of Wilmington is cooperating
The report covers the period beginning
January 1, 1918, and ending December
81, 1918.
Applications for employment regis
tered-Males, 2i,9O0; females, 3,0si I;
total, 27,9si.
Applications for help-Males, 1921 Z;
females, 4.630; total. 3s,s5i
Referred TO empl0yment-Males,
1865; females, 1856; total, 27,3ii.
Reported placed-Males. 2O,ti2; fe-
males, 2,iii; total, p, ,553.
The apparent discrepancy between the
number referred to employment and
the number placed is due to the fact
that many employers failed to return to
this office the card Of Introduction given
to all applicants for employment.
With the ending Of the war IL Is an
ticipated that employment conditions
throughout the country will be re-
versed-that in the near future this SER
vice will have more workers. both male
and female, than opportunities in which
they may be placed The returning OF
our soldier boys will greatly tax the
resources and functions OF Me Whining
ton office. These facts were included in
circular letter addressed to the en-
ployers Of labor in this city, which is
self explanatory.
Respectfully submitted,
A. G.. BENKIIART.
January 4, 1918. Federal Director.
Evening journal., 1919-01-07
BEGIN STUDY OF
School PROBLEM
City Committee Asks Board
Of Education to Co.
operate in Plan
NEEDS, BENEFITS
TO BE SET OUT

In response TO a suggestion made by
the City Committee on Public Schools.
a conference was held last evening by
the committee with the Board OF Edu-
cation in the Municipal Building The
City Committee on Public Schools was
represented by Mrs. Charles n. Miller.
Mrs. r. B. Rayner, Mrs. James n. Ginns.
William r. seward, Howard l.. Seaman,
Fred II. Gawthrop, the Rev. Henry Y.
Arnett, Charles Warner and Leon H.
Ryan, secretary.
The members Of the City Committee
gave a brief outline Of points they were
Interested in studying at this time,
which are as follows:
H. Should the Board OF Education
be strictly and solely responsible for
all expenditures and bond issues 10 the.
people direct, or should a check be
kept upon their expenditures and bond
issues by some other body, such as the
City Council2
(2) The method OF forming the
Board Of Education Is it considered
wise at this time TO reduce the number
OF the board so that 10 will act as a
ANr A0ANAAhN nNM1 nAlNNAlllH VUAlNltS LOT
skilled department heads. as compared
with the present plan OF a large board
that undertakes many detailed admins
trative problems through committees?
II was also suggested by the members
OF the city committee on public schools
that a special report be compiled by the
school board or its officers. showing the
needs and deficiencies Of Wilmington's
public schools. and also the good points
so far as they may exist Upon motion
of the board DR.. Clifford Scott was or
dered to send such report to the city
The City Committee requested that
the Board OF Education appoint from
its membership a, committee OF three
to sit with and act in a cooperative
and helpful manner to the City Com
mittee on Public Schools in its study.
The City Committee will hold an early
with the Board Of Education
with the view OF dete-min-
ing just what recommendations should
be made TO help out the Wilmington
school situation.
Evening journal., 1919-01-07
Driver And TRUCK
BLOWN TO ATOMS
B. & o. Freight Cars De-
stroyed in Blast of Acety.
lene Tanks
BLOW UP AT
HOLMES STATION

Philip Adams <Negro, OF No. 1921 5.
Cleveland avenue and a motor truck
were blown to bits, three freight cars
were destroyed and another man was
injured by the explosion Of 200 tanks
OF acetylene, following a collision be-
tween a Baltimore and Ohio freight
train and an automobile. The accident
happened at AmOsland crossing near
Holmes station above Chester late last
night.
The motor truck was owned by the
Prestolite Company OF Philadelphia.
The acetylene tanks were being taken
to Philadelphia from Elkton, Md. The
man who was injured was a companion
OF the driver and ne has not become
known.
An hour after the explosion, a pas
senger train running from Baltimore
and Washington TO Philadelphia, ran
into the wreckage, but only the engine
was damaged. owing to the quick use
OF brakes.
The explosions caused by the acety-
lene tanks were terrific, and followed
one another like a battery Of great guns
iOucto lOI ullltS anu illltS dIOuUl
rocked with the impact, window panes
by Tue hundred were shattered. and the
alarmed residents OF nearby
towns jumped out Of bed in alarm, be-
lieving that a powder plant had gone
up. Wilmington was shaken.
Amosland road at the point on the
and Ohio Railroad, where the
accident occurred, is an unprotected
grade crossing. The impact Of the train
sent the truck flying a distance OF sew
enty-nve feet. causing several explo-
sions.
The acetylene tanks. which exploded
at regular intervals, set fire 10 the
freight train, and before local compan-
les could arrive three large box cars
had been badly damaged. With these
cars trailing IL the rear, the train pro-
ceeded on its way to Chester without
any effort having been made to clean
the litter from the track. In addition.
witnesses assert that no attempt was
made TO flag the track In the rear.
An inquest will be held by Coroner
H. B. Griffith. OF Norwood.
Evening journal., 1919-01-07
"BOMB" in SATCHEL
SOLD BY STRANGER
Suspected Device is Stored
in Water Pending an
Examination
MAY HAVE FIGURED
IN PHlLA. PLOTS

Discovering what appeared 10 be an
Internal machine wrapped in cotton and
cloth in a suit case he had purchased
from white man who gave the name
Of II. Fulton, and his address as Gran
ogue. Del, on November 30, Peter
Tucker, a merchant at No. II East Front
street. had the supposed machine or
bomb placed in water for safety.
That the man who sold the suit case
had not intended TO part with the al
legged bomb was evident a short time
later. when he excitedly entered Tuck
er's store and asked II the suit case
was there.
When informed that it had been re-
sold, he was excited and asked If the
bomb" had been found. Tucker in
formed him that the device which was
wrapped in cotton and had fuse at
tached, was in his keeping, and the man
became calm and asked for 10.
Tucker refused his request, saying
the supposed bomb had been placed in
water for safe keeping The man, who
was about 40 years Of age, then left,
stating he merely wanted it to send to
his sister
Tucker after placing the suspected
internal machine in water carried It to
his yard. Il was there this morning
frozen solid in fee when a reporter for
The Evening Journal called. 10 will be
thawed out and an investigation made
to determine whether it is a death
dealing device. 10 was suggested that
the man who had the supposed bomb
might have been connected with the
dynamite outrages in Philadelphia, and
had been carrying the device in the
suit case between Wilmington and con-
federates in Philadelphia, and that after
disposing Of the suit case here learned
that one Of the Internal machines had
been left in Il.
Tucker said today tnat he had failed
to report the discovery Of the supposed
bomb TO the police department.
Evening journal., 1919-01-07
DOWN STATE MAN
MAY BE MARSHAL

Although a delegation Of prominent
Democrats Of this city, headed by
Harry T. Graham, chairman Of the State
Committee, and a recognized leader Of
the Woleott faction Of the party, called
On United States Senator Wolcott yes
terday urging the reappointment OF
United States Marshal Martin F. Fairy,
it was stated today that Senator VOL
colt made his position very clear and
informed the members Of the delegation
that he desired the marshalship for a
dOwn-State man.
From what could be learned this
morning, Senator WOlcott informed the
delegation that he did not expect to re-
ceive any consideration In the matter Of
the Federal judgeship now vacant,
which It is understood will be filled
this week.
The term Of Marshal Fairy expires
this week. He is a Salisbury admirer,
Evening journal., 1919-01-07
FUNERAL
TOMORROW FOR
COL. ROOSEVELT
No Eulogy, No Music at
Bier of Former
President
President wilson
Cables SYMPATHY
By the United Press.

OYSTER BAY. N. Y, Jan. IA
few simple preparations were made to-
day for Col. Roosevelt's funeral tomor-
row with the idea Of making It as plain
and Unconditional ceremony as possi-
BILE. The services win consist merely OF
prayer and the Episcopal ritual,
ashes to ashes and dust to dust
without hymns. without a sermon.
The Rev. @. E. Tslmadge, who Will
conduct the service. indicated today that
no change In arrangements had been
made. The plan Is to have brief
prayer at Sycamore Hin at i2.45 D. m.
Then employees Of the family VIII carry
The casket out and walk beside the
hearse TO the little church.
This church seats but 500 people. A
delegation will be there
Admission is to be by card only and
these cards were being issued only TO
relatives and close personal friends
After the short service there. the casket
followed by members OF the immediate
family, win be taken TO Young Memorial
Continued on Page Elght.)
Evening journal., 1919-01-07
By the United Press.

By the United Press.
LONDON, Jan. 7.-"where In hei
could we send him2" demanded Count
Won Bernstorff. In reply TO an interro.
gatlon by the Berlin correspondent ol
The Express relative to ultimate dispo
sltion OF the former Kaiser.
Bernstorf admitted there might pos
sibly be an element Of danger in WI.
helms presence in Holland, so close L
Germany. He declared. however. tina,
a return TO the monarchy is an "un.
thinkable proposition"
The former ambassador 20 the United
States while laboring daily at prepsrs.
tion OF peace data for the use Of the
German delegation apparently has nc
desire to attend the conference. In fact
he intlmated he was gratined that Chan.
cellor Ebert had vetoed such a propo-
sition.
Among those who have been men.
toned as possible members OF the Ger
man delegation are Breckdorn-Rantzau
Kautsky, Bernstein, Solf. Dernburg
Helgeckl, Rathenau, Walther, Rodern
Wermuth and Erzberger.
Evening journal., 1919-01-07
AIR TANK BLOWS UP,
BATTERS STREET CAR

With a report that aroused the en-
tire lower section Of the city at II so
O'Clock last night, an air tank in troll
ely car No. 2i9 Of the Darby line ex-
ploded as the car passed Front and
French streets. The explosion tore
windows from houses nearby, almost
wrecked the interior Of the car, the
flooring being torn up. Every pane Of
glass in the car was broken.
So terrific was the force Of the ex-
pIosion that il broke the large glass
transon over the main entrance to the
Hotel Merritt
According to witnesses, there was
but one passenger, a man, on the car
at the time. and he beat a retreat when
the tank exploded. portion OF the
metal tank was blown to Second and
French streets where It fell with a
crash.
The crew continued on to the rail-
road station and later the car was tow
ed back to the Chester car barn for re-
pairs.
Evening journal., 1919-01-07
MEssENGERs on SKATES.

Wilmingtonians who laughted at thu
roller-skatng department store messen
ger In "Take It From Me" at The Play
house last night. will be interested te
know that roller skates are seriously
employed as efficiency measures. Thu
girls in the Western Union and Posta
Telegraph buildings. in New York, wht
run errands from one room to another
go on roller skates They make expresi
time down the long. smooth corridors
and do not get so tired as when they
went on foot.
Evening journal., 1919-01-07
DEADLOCK OVER
PRESIDENT PRO
tenn OF SENATE
Senator Long Has Six Votes,
Senator Short Five:
One Absent
A. P. CORBIT. Caucus
choice FOR SPEAKER
special 70 The Eyenlng journal.

CpcCldl W luc ENcuiut JouIudls
DOVER. Del, Jan. with the presi-
dency OF the State Senate still unde-
cided, the Republican members Of the
Legislature were not ready to call the
session to order at noon and the open
ing Of the biennial session was delayed
The Republican caucuses held until ?
o'clock this morning and resumed this
morning failed 70 agree on a slate OF
officers for both branches.
Senator T. d. Short. Of Milford. was
leading for president pro tenn Of the
Senate, but Senator Ira L. Long, OF
Baltimore hundred. developed consider
able strength. but neither mustered
enough votes TO assure his selection.
Representative Alexander p. Corbit OF
81. Georges hundred was agreed on by
Continued on Page Seyen.)
Evening journal., 1919-01-07
IlsEn MlG on HIS CREAM >,

Bessie York. a Negress. charged with
assault and battery on Elias Walker. {;
Negro. by hitting him with Jug wher
he was removing some articles from
her house, was fined s. and costs by
Judge Churchman in Municipal Cott.i
this morning. Bessie's reputation was
fourd 10 be good by Court officer NJ
Dannell which was a factor in the low
fine imposed on her.
Evening journal., 1919-01-07
MATT FINGER A LIEUTENANT.

Word has been received OF this city
that Matt Finger, one Of the best known
Jewish young men OF Wilmington. has
been promoted to the rank OF second
lieutenant In France. Lieutenant Fin
ger went into the army in the early
months Of the war and was sent over
seas. He Is now stationed at st.
Mazaire, France. He Is a brother OF
Aaron Finger, former deputy city Judge.
who also is In the army.
Evening journal., 1919-01-07
FINE MORE CRAP SHOOTERS.

On a charge OF keeping a gaming
table at No iii7 Elizabeth street. Hule.
Lilley, a Negro, was held In 81, 600 bail
for court by Judge Churchman, in Mu-
niclpal Court, this morning.
Luther |. Johnson, John Thomas.
Lownie B. Clark, George Washington
Harry Williams and George Morris. Ne
groes, who were caught in a raid on
Lilley's home, were each fined 50 and
costs for playing crap
Evening journal., 1919-01-07
FUNERAL OF REV. n. +. CouRsEY.

Several Wilmingtonians expect 10 at
tend the funeral Of the Rev. Ralph T.
Coursey In Centerville, Nd. tomorrow
Services will be at i2 O'Clock in charge
or the Rev. Alfred Smith. The after
noon train leaves Centervllle at i.56
o'clock
Evening journal., 1919-01-07
MURDER CASE GOES OVER.

At the requeIs OF deputy Attorney
eneral Green, Judge Churchman, in
Municipal Court, this morning, con-
tinued until Friday the case Of Nazza-
reno Faleoni, facing a charge of mur-
der and two charges Of assault with
intent to commit murder. Falconi shot
and killed one man and injured two
others at Third and Church streets
sometime ago. Mr. Green stated that
he wishes TO make a further investiga-
tion Of the case.
Evening journal., 1919-01-07
COPS TO ARREST
STREET SPITTERS

Miss Emily Bissell OF the Anti-Tu-
berculosis Society and Chester NJ. Wells,
State Health Commissioners appeared
before the Police Commissioners at
their meeting yesterday afternoon and
requested the police TO enforce the anti
splitting laws. The officers will be in
structed to see that all persons violating
the law are arrested.
The report Of Chief Black showed i53
arrests nst week and only 36 Of the
number were for drunkenness.
Evening journal., 1919-01-07
GRADED SCHOOL MEETING.

The monthly meeting of the New
Castle County Graded Sunday Schoo
Union will be held in st. Andrews par
ish house. this evening. January 7. Th,
teachers Of all Sunday Schools are In.
vited TO be present
Evening journal., 1919-01-07
FI\rD rOR TRFspAssI\C

For trespassing on the property OF
the Wilson Line. John Richardson. Col
lette Rochester and Joseph Archie. Ne
groes, We're fined 50 and costs By Jifdss
Churchman in Municipal Court hs
morning.
Evening journal., 1919-01-07
TOpAYs TEMPERATURE.
sun AND TIDES.
Mouth of the Christiana.
LOST AND FOUND.

I OST-BY CHILD, s. BILL, GOING
- from Woolworths store to Eckerd's,
TO Crosby & HiiPs. Saturday afternoon. Re
ward II returned TO s12 Church ST. jan7-1t.
tContinued on Page Eighteen.)
Evening journal., 1919-01-07
BY the United Press


COPENHAGEN Jan. 7-Independent Socialists have joined
the Spartacusans the civil Berlin according to
dispatches received here today
The Independent Socialists and Spartacian reported to
have issued the following joint proclamation;
To-day the final fight the revolution will be fought"
The central offices of the Wolff Bureau semi-ofica
of Germany last night the following to the
Copenhagen Office which received today:
Central Berlin has been occupied Send kilograms to Frank
fort temporarily
dispatches the Spaacuans had seized the
Wolf and The principal Berlin including the So
caists' organ, the Vor1aerts.
supporters Of both factions participating in the
fighting in Berlin.
Thousands of working are engaged in the conflict.
The fighting preceded by counter demonstrations which
proportion of the population joined The rival elements
pacards with the legends Down with the government and
"Down with the Spsrtacus."
The Sparacusians Tiergaen and Geological
Shots fired and the fighting began The Spsracus
all telegraph Offices Shops said to be closed and
business $ a a sandsill
Liebknecht Rosa Luxembourg the Russian Bolshev
Adolph Joe and Karl Rade reported to be direct
ing the Spartacus operations the central police station.
BY the United Press
MUNICH, Jan. 6.-Compee anarchy Berlin accord
telephone from the capitol today Civil
the Spartacus and government factions
fighting the The rattle OF
chine guns can be heard throughout the CITY,
barcaded themselves of the pub
lie buildings are reported to hold all the banks
Later telephone said forces PLAN
the central police station this Monday afternoon
ebnecht reported be personally leading the Sparta
cusans. Hundreds of persons fleeing from the city,
Evening journal., 1919-01-07
POLISH COUP FOR COALITION ElOY AT ROOSEVELT BIER
FACTION
OPENS BATTLE WITH
MACHINE GUN FIRE

Women Supporters of German An.
drchiSfS and Government Take
Part in Street Fighting. Berlin
Reported Captured byReds. Shops
Closed and All Business at Stand.
still as ''Final Fight for the ReUO.
luton" is Fought
Evening journal., 1919-01-07

A feeling OF security goes with
CLOVER DAIRY MILK.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-01-07

CLOVER DAIRY MILK.
Cisrinad. nasteurized and pure.--Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-01-07
WEATHER

Increasing cloudiness fol
lowed by rain or snow tonight
and Wednesday; warmer to-
night; fresh south winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-29
ADAM A. wEscHLER, Aucr1oNEER.

TRUsTEEs' SALE OF A DESIRABLE LOT
ON PINEY BRANCH ROAD COLORADO
AvENUE) NEAR THE TERMINUS OF
BRIGHTWOOD, D. c.
By virtue Of certain deed Of trust recorded
in Liber No. 1919. at folio 23S ct seq. one Of
the land records for the District Of Column
bi.. the undersigned will offer for sale by
MONDAY. THE SECOND DAY OF JUNE,
1919. at FIVE O'CLOCK PM, the following
described real estate situate In the county
of Washington. District of Columbia. viz:
Nichols subdivision of part of PETERS
MILL SEAT near Brightwood. beginning for
same at q point in the east line Of 18th street
east from stone No. 2 planted on said road
at the Intersection Of the lands of White
and Nichols. running thence with said road
north boh degrees east $3.50 feet: thence
ing line between said Whites and Nichols
lands 2O5 90 feet from stone No. 2. thence with
said dividing line north Ss. degrees west
$3.50 feet to land Of Louis p shoemakeI
line of the land Of the said Shoemaker 1873
feet to the place of beginning said property
being also known as lot six 90 Of J; q:
MILL SEAT" near Brishtwood. in the Dis.
trict Of Columbia, as shown on a map made
by B. D. Carpenter, copy Of which is filed
in the ONCE Of the surveyor Of the District Of
Columbia.
Terms: Subject to a prior deed Of trust for
10000 overdue: balance cash. A deposit Of
10000 required at time Of sale. All con-
veyancing, recording, notarial fees and reve-
With F. fs ay dy Of s. es
sell sell At risk and cost II the desauiting pur.
chaser 4 1ih4sE + :. f E2aisznr,
my21 dads. exsu&mys0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-29
ADAM A. WEsCHLER, AUCTIONEER.
Executors Sale of Valuable I'm
proved Real Estate. Nos. 735
18th Street NV, 1918 9th
Street NV. and 1882 18th
C+~ae% NJ w

BY virtue Of the power and authority con-
tanned in the last will and testament Of Mar
Earet King dece,s sss, prooated in Administra-
District of Columbia. holding Probate Court
the undersigned surviving executor will sell.
at public auction; in front Of the premises. on
AID. 1919, AT FoUR-THIRTY O'CLOCK
Pm, the following described land and prem
ises. situate in the city Of Washington. in the
being part of original lot No. ., In square num-
brred 345. beginning for the same on the line
Of 18th st. At feet south from the northwest
feet, thence east 10 feet. thence north is feet.
thence west 20 feet to the point of beginning;
improved BY 7a5 18th st. NV. Subject to two
deeds of trust thereon due in the sum Of
PM, THE SAME DAY. lot numbered l24, ac-
cording to the subdivision made by Emma N.
Gillett, Of lots in square numbered 865. a. per
records Of the surveyors ONCE Of the District
Of Columbia; improved By IT'S 9th ct. NV.
And IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER. THE
sion Of square numbered 800. as described on
the recorded plat Of said subdivision; improved
BY 1882 11th st. NV.
Terms of sale: One-third Of the purchase
money to be paid in cash and the balance in
two equal installments, payable In one and two
years, with interest at per centum per an.
secured by deed of trust upon the property
sold, or all cash. at the option Of the pur-
chaser. A deposit Of $500 ON each piece Of
property will be required Of the purchaser At
the time of sale. AL conveyancing, record
ing, revenue stamps, examination of title and
notariai fees at the cost Of the purchaser.
Terms of sale to be complied with within az.
teen days from day Of sale, otherwise the ex-
ecutor reserves the right to resell the property
at the risk and cost of the defaulting puf-
chaser. after i've days advertisement Of such
resale in some Newspaper published - the
''' - JOHN KENNEDY. -,
Surviving Executor. ISL. 7th Ut. a.v. :.
my23d6ds. ex. gu. myHS.10