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Evening journal., 1919-12-16
| Have Taken Two Bottles
Of Your Nu-Vim and
Find Ii Fine

said Mrs. Joe Johnson. 1888 Druid Hill.
Baltimore. Md. have had kidney trou-
bic and rheumatism also suffering with
constipation badly. and ] have had to
nut up with such severe pains 10 made
me very nervous, so much so / could
not get a good nights rest. had used
two or three kinds OF tonic and water
would have done me as much good.
When saw I'm the papers what lady
said about Nu-Nim doing her so much
good. ! decided 90 try % myself, and II
was a revelation 20 me from the start
as all my rheumatic pains have left me.
feel bright and alert. shows my liver
was active. and ] am feeling fine. The
little bowel and liver tablets that come
with Nu-Vim. enough cannot be sad
about them. and / am glad TO say that
II have been greatly benefited by MI
Vim: which ! could not get by using
other medicines. Readers: The little
bowol ana liver tablets Mrs. Johnson
speaks Of W. manufacture In 1 and ?
million lots al n time. and sell them to
the doctors by The pints and quarts. and
II Won have a sluggish liver, bilious and
constlpated. they are worth miles 10 90
after. No need OF calomel or any bad
tasting medicine after using these tab
let You get them with every package
OF Nu-Nlm. Don't walt They work
while you sleep. Call az your nearest
druggist for Nu-Vlm. and take nothing
else. II you can't get It write and send
si.Oi 10 the Nu-Vim Drug Co., Colum-
bus. Ohio, and they Will send you. pre-
paid. one large bottle. anywhere. On
sale at Eckerd's Cut Rate Drug Store,
sos Market street, and all druggists.
Evening journal., 1919-12-16
DRY" DECISION
OUT THROUGH LEAK

WASHINGTON. Dec. i5. United
press The Department Of Justice to-
dav was investigating an alleged Teak
ybereby Important supreme Court de-
,isions such as the prohibition ruling
aarame known in advance. Information
mai advance "tips" OF the high courts
decrees have been offered for sale pre-
.umsbly for speculative purposes nave
been laid before the department
r. r. Amos. assistant attorney gen
erql Is handling the probe. Three men
,yvo or them minor government olnciais
were reported TO be involved.
Government detectives have been as
signed TO the case TO shut or the leak
before next Monday when the court Is
exnected 10 decide the constltutionallty
~ Inc Volstead law insofar as 1t applies
to beer and light wines THIS act pro
hiblts sale OF light wines and beer not
specifically prohibited by the wartime
law. constitutionality OF which was
unheid Yesterday. Il was pointed out
tbat n ihe court declared the Nolstead
law unconstitutional the way would be
opened for heavy Christmas sales ot
wine and beer and that an advance UP
would be worth millions OF dollars 10
spectators.
Evening journal., 1919-12-16
CONTEMPT CHARGES
NOW IN ABEYANCE

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. i6. united
press) Hearings on charges or con
tempt Of court against officials OF the
Vniied Mine Workers Of America To-
dsv we're continued indefinitely by
Judge A. B. Anderson, in United states
District Court. ,-,
The charges were based on alleged
Violations Of the injunction issued by
Judge Anderson during the coal min
ars' strike. preventing heads Of unions
from furthering the strike.
The case may now be called up a'
any time. ILL., man
Judge Anderson took this action upon
the request OF counsel for the United
Mine Workers who asserted that tne
defendants are using all their power 70
induce the miners TO return TO worh.
Tho request was c0ncurred in by 1ON-
eminent attorneys, except in the case
NJ Alexander Howatt president OF the
Kansas district Of the miners union
and leader OF the so-called radical ele-
ment within the organization.
Howatt's case was continued Until
,svt Monday. when he will appear pc
fore tbe court TO answer charges tnat
hs Is keeping some OF the Kansas min
ers on strike.
Evening journal., 1919-12-16
SOLDIERS MAY GET
GRATUIT0US BACK PAY

WASHINGTON, Dec. &c. United
Press Action on the sweet war risk
insurance bill was looked for today.
Hearings OF the Senate finance connie
tee have been completed, Representatlye
Sweet. author OF the bill stated, and in
asmuch as the measure passed the
House unanimously 10 Is said that the
Senate will act favorably on IL.
Under the provisions Of the bin SOL
diers and sailors OF the World War Will
receive Sii,5OOO00 as gratuitous back
pay and more than S57O00O00 additional
compensation during the next year.
Because Of its absolute urgency
every effort will be made to have the
bin become law before Christmas
sweet said. Thousands Of soldiers and
families OF soldiers are having TO bOr-
row money 90 tide themselves through
the winter and a large number are
charity cases which are being cared
for by the Red Cross.
Evening journal., 1919-12-16
HOLDNEGRESSES
SHOPLIFTERS
Articles Stolen From Lippin-
cott'S and Crosby & Hill
Are Identified
KIMONO AND PURSE
ARE RECOVERED

Helen Carpenter and Lille Bass, Ne
crosses. were each held in $500 bail, on
a charge OF larceny, by Deputy Judge
Finger. in Municipal Court this morn
ing. Two other charges Of larceny
against the Negresses were dismissed
because Of lack Of evidence.
The Carpenter woman was held on
a charge Of the larceny Of a pocket
book from Lippincott and Company,
and Lille Bass was held on a charge OF
larceny Of a silk kimona from the
Crosby and Hill Company. The charges
that We're dismissed were the larceny
Of dresses from The stores.
The tag marked by saleswomen at the
Lippincott store had not been removed
10y the Carpenter woman from the al
legged stolen pocketbook, and that ar
ticis was identified by that mark. The
Carpenter woman. after her arrest, told
umcer Rodenheiser that she obtained
the pocketbook in a Camden y. j.
store.
The klmono. found IN Lilies posses
sion. was Identified as having been
stolen. but the thief had not been seen
by any Of the saleswOmen. When ar
rested. Lille tod Sergeant Of Detec-
lives Green that friend sent me K-
mono 10 her from Denver, Col, but she
was unable 10 account for the fact thai
The article bore the Crosby and Hiil
Co. mark. Philip /. Garrett Is attor-
ney for the woman.
Evening journal., 1919-12-16
LIFE UNDERWATER
HOLD CONFERENCE

Important developments in the life
underwriting situation In Delaware are
expected from the meeting Of members
OF the local association being held In
parlors A and b. Hotel dupont today,
attended by about 80 members. Leon
ard A. Spaldng. general agent OF the
Mutual Benefit Life, OF Baltimore. rep
resentlng President J. Stanley Edwards
OF The National Association OF Life I'm
derWritersl and Insuan Commission
er Thomas n. Wilson OF Delaware. are
guests OF the association.
The program is In charge OF Frank
c. Hughes OF the Mutual Benefit Life.
Frank Sheppard OF the provldent Life
and Trust, Is presiding. Mr.. Spalding Is
bringing a message f-om President Ed
wards urging 100 per cent. membership
In the national association. Mr. VIII
son Will speak on the life Insurance
situation IN Delaware.
Evening journal., 1919-12-16
THIS COUPLE
MARRIED 81 YEARS

Mr.. and Mrs. Pohn A. Cranston. OF
Newport, celebrated their flfty-flrst
wedding anniversary yesterday at their
home in a quiet manner. There was
no planned celebration, and the day
was spent in a quiet way. Both Mr.. and
Mrs. Cranston enjoy good health. Mr..
Cranston Is engaged in the lumber bus
mess in this city. Mrs. Cranston for
many years was president Of the Della
ware Equal Suffrage Association, and
at present is honorary president.
on January 4, Mr.. Cranston will Gel
ebarte his seventy-seyenth birthday.
Mrs. Cranston celebrated her seventy
fourth birthday anniversary on Sep
tember s..
Mr.. and Mrs. Cranston have four
children: Mrs. Edward NJ. Philips. Paul
Cranston, James Cranston, Of Whining
ton. and Miss Helen Cranston, Of New
port. They have ten grandchildren.
Evening journal., 1919-12-16
NOW TRY TO KNOCK OUT
NATIONAL PROHIBITION

The New Jersey action was nled to-
day by George w. Tucker, New York
attorney.
The court probably win announce
next Monday whether It win consider
the case.
In a brief 10 be filed with the court
late today the liquor interests viii
claim, Il was stated, that the procla-
nation Of Secretary Of State Lansing,
announcing the beginning OF prohibi-
tion as January i6 was invalid because
Ohio has Withdrawn It's ratification.
This makes a new proclamation neccs-
sary and the amendment provides mat
one year must be given 10 dispose OF
liquor stocks after the new proclana-
tion, the brief will contend.
The court VIII also be urged TO vali-
date the position that states can at any
time through referendum override lhe
action OF their legislatures In ratifying
the amendment.
Evening journal., 1919-12-16
ASKS COUNTY AID
IN BUILDING SLUICES

Levy Court today adopted a resolution
drawing $50 from the account OF each
rural hundred and applying 1t TO the
pavment Of miscellaneous road bills.
The sum OF 50 cents for telephone
calls was received from Mrs. Anna Glib
bOns.
The Civic Club Of Richardson Park
sent a communication TO Court calling
attention TO a dangerously high side
walk I'm front 0f the property OF a. h.
Tavlor. on the dupont road. between
Glvnrich and Norway avenues. the
walk. six feet higher than the street
level. IS unprotected by a railing. ana
perilous I'm slippery. wintry weather.
The matter was referred to Comnis-
siOner StrahOrn.
Former Lieutenant Governor John NJ.
Mendinhall sent lel'er asking for the
courts financial assistance IN putting IN
sluice and repairing the bank or hed
Lion Greek. lie wrote;
"Tbe farmers owning the land adloin-
ing Red Lion Greek are Interested IN
having a slulce put In the old outlet
and repairing the bank between the iast
land OF Joseph Ouigley and that OF
Henry p. Scott. II NJ. Pierce has had
one OF his engineers survey Two
breaches in the bank and has had a blue
print made: also a tentative cost pre-
pared by the Delaware Dredging Com
nanv. Both the blue print and estimate
arc herewith enclosed We believe IL Is
onlv lust and right that the Levy Court
NJ New Castle county should bear a
portlon OF the expense. ~ course you
are aware that every high tide recently
has flooded the Causeway and Is endan-
pering the bridge across Red Lion
Greek. Traffic has been stopped a num-
Der OF times during This fall along the
road in question.
"Will Won be so good as 10 fake this
matter up with the Levy Court. and let
me know II there is any further data
can give you?
"YOurs very truly.
JOHN NJ. MENDINHALL.'
The matter was referred 90 the COM
r7ittea of the whole iogethcr with
Corniv Encineer Grulb. Tho D-l9ware
Dredging Company has estimated the
cost OF construction and repairs con-
temnlated In Mr.. Mcndinhali's letter at
$4,000.
Evening journal., 1919-12-16

WASHINGTON. Dec. IS Omitted Press)
Legal efforts 10 make invalid the con-
stltutional prohibition amendment
were started In The Supreme Court to-
day.
Retail liquor dealers OF New Jersey
under the name OF William Deuhn ask
ed the court for permission 20 1le a
bin testing the validity OF the ratlflca-
tl0n OF the amendment.
An Injunction 10 restrain State and
federal officers from enforcing the Vol
stead law In New Jersey after cOnstltu-
tional prohibition becomes effective was
asked.
Similar action is expected 20 be taken
by the State OF Rhode Island. IN a bill
OF complaint that Is expected will be
filed In The court In a few days. The
State in this case will seek 10 have
the amendment and the date Il Is 10
become effective declared invalid.
Evening journal., 1919-12-16
LOOK OUT FOR
MIR. JAY WALKER
He Will Demonstrate to You
How Not To Get
Hurt
SAFETY COUNCIL
GATHERING DATA

II tomorrow or the following day you
happen TO see a man crossing the street
In reckless fashion and just about to
become smashed into a blue smith
Green by a motor truck. don't jump
Yell. II you want, but he'll be all right.
He's Mr.. Jay Walker. professional
Charlie Chaplin OF the highway, and
he's not so much Of a fool as he may
seem.
Mr.. Jay Walker has been engaged 70
lend his services and risk his neck by
the Public Safety Committee OF the Del
aware Safety Council. OF course he will
get a consideration. and incidentally,
he will show how best TO keep out OF
the accident ward OF a hospital. deco
rate a tesselated slab of marble In the
Rue MOrgue, or illl grave niche.
But beyond and above all things do
moi, the Safety Committee prays you,
try 20 emulate Mr. Jay Walker. Just
size up his game" and learn lesson,
which is: Don't be a Jay WalkerW
What's a man whin his wife's a
WILDLY" Is good logic. even II funeral
wit-and It's a bad widow who likes TO
collect life insurance on a deceased
hubby.
Incidentally. Mr.. Jay Walker was
engaged at a meeting held this after
noon by the general committee Of the
public safety committee Of the safety
Council held In the oflce OF Josiah
Marvel, dupont Building. Mr.. Marvel
Is president OF the safety workers.
One OF the things which lent high
color TO the enthusiasm OF the COM
mlttee was the announcement that Del
aware now and for the FIRST time In It's
longest history OF any state In the
whole union Is collecting statistics on
every conceivable form OF accidents.
These statlslcls will be invaluable In
showing how 10 avoid danger.
Then. too, the committee today learn
ed 10 already had In hand a mass OF
statistics on street accidents and care
less walking and reckless motor car
drirlng. gathered by the active and
energetic band OF vlgilantes who were
named by Mr.. Marvel. but who are as
secret as the secret Service OF the
United states. Their Information, Ike
the statistics, Is going to be OF great
value.
But sim more than this the commit
tee determined TO start a campaign OF
education in safety In the public
schools. To do this the following gen
tlemen were named as a committee
William c. Corey. chairman; p. A.
Horty. John p. Nields, A. p. Van Gelder
and Clifford J. Scott. supervisor OF the
schools OF Wilmington.
This committee VIII obtain books
tracts and other literature, telling the
school pupils how 90 protect themselves
nm Inc streets and in addition the com
mttee plans TO have lectures, chalk
talks and other kind OF talks.
on the whole the general commit,
tee of the Public Safety Committee ol
| Inc safety Council OF Delaware today
presscd forward its public safety cam
paign a good many notches.
Bu, look out FOR Mr.. Jay Walker
Evening journal., 1919-12-16
MEXICAN MINISTER GLAD
NATION WASN'T u. S. ALLY

cially.
The present attitude OF the ,Ameri-
cam lnterventionist press will confirm
this IN the eyes Of Europe and South
America" Cabrera said.
"The American imperialists interpret
the Monroe Doctrine as meaning that
Mexico is an exclusive camp for Amer
lean expansion. The wisdom OF remain
ing neutral I'm the war Is now proven g"
Cabrera said that interveniionlst
American papers now claim that Mex
leo has Initiated a campaign favoring
Great Britain to the disadvantage OF the
United States through granting the
British special concessions.
"This Is absolutely false" he SAID
I'VE are now endeavoring TO renew
world relations everywhere This is in
terpreted In some quarters as agrees
sion againts the United States. Instead
10 should inspire IN America complete
confidence that Mexico is striving to
recuperate."
Evening journal., 1919-12-16
ELKS TO SUBMIT
STATUE PLANS
Street and Sewer Directors
Want Information as TO
Proposed Monument
WILL BUILD VAULTS
UNDER PAVEMENTS

In an effort 10 meet the demand OF
the Board OF Directors OF the Street
and Sewer Department that they be
fully informed relative 10 the Elk
statue which II Is proposed TO be plac-
ed on the triangle at Delaware avenue
and Washington street, officials OF VIII
mington Lodge No. 3i5, B. p. o. f., sent
letter TO the board this morning
stating that general and detailed plans
Will be submitted. Mrs. job II. Jack
son. whose handsome home fronts the
triangle, has protested formally against
the placing there OF the mammoth flg-
ure OF the elk.
A communication was received from
a number Of property owners living in
the neighborhood, calling attention TO
the bad condition Of the streets and
asking the board TO inspect Rodney
street from Pennsylvania avenue TO
Park Road; Bgoome from Thirteenth
10 Delaware avenue: Thirteenth street
from BrOOme 20 dupont street: Four
lttulA rum blopllle W NuHuub bAlttL.
The communication was referred 10 the
street commissioner. also a letter was
ordered to be sent 10 the property
owners stating that the streets which
they asked TO be repaired had been re-
paired twice during the year. and they
would receive attention early In the
spring.
Martin Izadorskl. OF No. 1920 Cole
man street, appeared before the board
and asked that sewer be established
in front OF his property. This matter
has been up before the board at differ
ent times, but no action was taken. II
was left this morning. under advise
ment.
Daniel c. Laub, Of No. 5ii Market
street, asked permission TO extend a
vault under the pavement. II was
granted, but Mr.. Laub was advised not
to begin work until after Christmas.
Wilmington Gas Company asked per
mission to open Tenth street, opposite
Eden Hall, for a gas leak II was re-
ferred to the Street Commissioner.
An application for placing a vault
under the pavement OF Ninth street,
between Market and King streets, was
granted 10 the Delaware Trust and In
surance Company.
A new model for an ash dump wagon
was on exhibition by the board In
front OF the building this morning.
Evening journal., 1919-12-16
Who Is Porta Who
Predicted DOomSday!

ANN ARBOR, Mich, Dee. 16.
Omitted Press).-Who is Professor
Porta the man who predicted the
send of the WORLD for tomorrow?
Hundreds Of cynics over the world
asked this today.
'IIe is not a professor at Ann Ar
Dor as stories making the prediction
said" said the department of as
ironomy at the University OF Michi-
gan here today, in reply TO a ques-
tiOn.
u never heard Of him in a pro-
fessional way-if he is a student OF
astronomy TO any great extent !
would know him." one professor
said.
There is absolutely no basis for
his prediction"
Evening journal., 1919-12-16

Munyon's rheumatism Remedy re-
lleves sharp. shooting pains In the
arms. legs. side. back or breast. or
soreness In any part OF the body almost
Immediately. For lameness. stin and
swollen joints. stln back, and all pains
In the hips and lolns. gives relief so
quickly that II astonlshes all who try
II. Chronic rheumatism, sciallca, lum-
bago. or pain in the back. should be
treated with Munyon's rheumatism
Remedy. Il rarely fails 10 give relief
after a few doses and often cures before
one bottle has been used. 10 contains
no sallcylic acid. no morphine, no CO.
calne, no dope or other harmful drugs.
Price. SOC.
II constipaied use Munyon's Paw Paw
Laxative pills. Sold by all druggists.
Price 30c.
Evening journal., 1919-12-16

WASHINGTON, Dec. i6 UNITED Press
Mystery developed as 70 the IDENTITY
OF the leader OF the villa forces IN lheF
operation in central Coahulia.
According TO advices f-om the Dorder
the question has arisen whether the
leader OF the Vflistas was General
Francisco Villa himself or his brother
Hipolito Villa.
The state Department today was
awaiting further details on the release
of Fred Hugo. American ranch man
aqer who was taken prisoner In the
villa raids on Muzquiz. The bare an
nouncement Of the release reachd the
department yesterday.
MEXICO CITY, Dec. II United Press
Louis Cabrera. minister OF the treas
ury, in a lengthy statement to the press
today declared that II Mexico had join
ed the Allies in the world war she
would have been absorbed by the
United States politically and CONNER
Evening journal., 1919-12-16
WHITES HOPE T0BE
HOME BY CHRISTMAS

HAACiONTON. N. J., Dec &c. United
Press) .-"Christma Day will nnd us
home again." Mrs. Edith L. Jones.
charged with being an accessory af-
ter the fact in the murder OF Billy Dan
sey. declared today in her cell at the
Mays Landing jail.
Both Mrs. Jones and Charles White,
charged with "wilful murder OF the
boy were confident their appeal for a
writ OF habeas corpus would be grant
ed. Proceedings toward this end were
started last night by their counsel who
wired 10 Supreme Justice Black in Jer-
sey City. asking permission to present
a formal petition for the writ.
G Arthur Bolte. chief counsel for
White and Mrs Jones. said he expected
hourly TO receive a favorable reply
from Justice Black.
Evening journal., 1919-12-16
BROKE TOOL HOUSE,
DIDN'T WANT ANYTHING

on a charge OF breaking and entering
a tool house OF the Pennsylvania Rail-
rood Yesterday, Francis Delgretto, aged
fS years. was held In 500 bail for court
by Deputy Judge Finger IN Municipal
Court this morning. The youth IS al
ready on parole on a charge Of trespass.
Dclsrctio was found in The tool house
nv Special Onlcer Dukes yesterday
morning.
II was brought out that the youth
admitted TO Onlcer ROdenheiser that he
broke the lock of the door Of the
house and entered and, when asked
bv the officer II he took anything. he
replied. 81 didn't see anything /
wanted
The charge against the youth was
about 10 be changed 10 trespass, be-
cause OF insufficient evidence. when
Officer R0dcnheisei acquainted the
court Of The lads statement
Evening journal., 1919-12-16
NEW ON TRIAL FOR LIFE.

Los ANGELES, Calf, Dec. &c. UNITED
Press Harry : New. who claims TO
be the son Of United states Senator
Harry s. New, Of Indiana, went on trial
here today for his life.
He was charged with numbering Frle-
da Lesser, his iS-year-old sweetheart
because she is alleged to have told him
the night Of July that instead Of be-
coming his bride the following night
she proposed to undergo an operation
that would relieve her Of approaching
motherhood.
The state will ask that New be
HANGED.
Evening journal., 1919-12-16
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
AT CALVARY CHURCH

Everything IS in readiness for the
opening tomorrow afternoon OF the
Christmas bazaar to be held by the
women connected with Calvary p. E..
Church. Third and Washington streets.
The bazaar will be open afternoons and
evening tomorrow and Thursday, start
ing at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
Several pleasing attractions have been
arranged. 10 will afford the people an
opportunity TO procure Christmas gifts
at unusually reasonable prices The
bazaar will have booths Of fancy art
icles. a country store, and a cafeteria
for the serving Of meals TO those at
tending.
Evening journal., 1919-12-16
COUNTY BALANCES.

County Treasurer C.. II. Lipplncotl
reported the following bank balances
TO Levy Court today: To the credit Of
New Castle county. s3iI2i976; mlscel-
laneous roads account. S29iA7; Chris
tlana, S2i,61590: Mill Creek. sG,Oi325
White Clay Greek. si,63O9S; pencader
g.. .i2035; New Castle, s5,6siSi; Red
Lion. Si.49Ois: 81. Georges, Si,315s5i
Appoquinimlnk. s2,ii725 Blackblrd
s.. 5000; Brandywlne, Sii,6039i.
Evening journal., 1919-12-16
n :. SOLDIERS OUIT SIBERIA.

WASHINGTON. Dec. i6. (United
Press The last Of the drafted soldiers
are now out OF Siberia the War Depart
ment announced today.
Replacement OF volunteer enlisted
men have been going forward 20 Siberia
for sometime and In proportion drafted
men have been returned TO the United
states for discharge.
A large number OF drafted men are
enroiiie 10 San Francisco on the trans
port Thomas. due December =, ana tne
last consignment OF So men left Siberia
december ~. on the transport sherman
due about December 81.
Evening journal., 1919-12-16
YOUNG REPURs TO MEET.

The Republican First Voters League
Will meet in The Republican Clup at 8
6'c,ock 10 morrow evening when a larger
crowd Than has attended the meetings
of the Orranlzation so far Is expected TO
be present. This viii probably be the
last meeting OF the league before the
election Of permanent officers In jan
rary.
All persons who will have their first
vote for a president at the next cleo
ton are urged to attend the meeting
and Join the organization.
Evening journal., 1919-12-16
MRS. G.. W. HOOK ENTERTAINs.

Mrs. George w. Hook OF No 2605
Harrison street entertained last even
ing az her home the officers OF Della
ware Chapter. No 4. Order OF Eastern
Star and the members Of the cast who
were in THE Private Secretary" which
was presented at New Century Club on
THANKSGIVING night. The guests en-
loved dancing and several solos were
given by them.