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Evening journal., 1919-07-29
BRICKLAYERS AFTER
SI25 HOUR WAGE.
City Union Files New Scale.
Effective on Monday
August 7
IS HIGHEST DEMAND
YET MADE BY TRADE.

Although Wilmington union brick
layers voted against 1925 an hour
wage scale. out Of town bricklayers.
who comprise a majority OF union
members. at their meeting last night,
'oled 10 demand this scale. AS re-
suit notices will be served ON the
master bricklayers that the new scale
Will become effective on Monday,
August 7.
The Wilmington bricklayers opposed
the new scale, holding that 81 an hour
was sufficient.
Al the present time the scale for
bricklayers Is from 70 to IS cents an
hour, but the new scale Will place this
city in class by Itself. as the highest
wages paid such mechanics in the
country Is but 81 an hour
The demand for wage OF 1925 an
hour, will seriously affect Wilmington
contractors If they have 10 grant the
new scale. as many contracts were
made on the basis Of the old scale
Whether the new scale viii be granted
by contractors is not known as yet as
they were surprised today 10 learn OF
the demand to be made Of an sddi-
tional 40 cents an hour.
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
WANT ENLISTMENTS
In MEDICAL CORPS

sergeanls Luther Atkinson and Yer
non White. OF the Medical Department
from General Hospital, No. 2, Fort Nc
Henry. Maryland are now attached 10
the Army Recruiting Station, No. sos
Market street. Their efforts Will be
directed IN securing recruits for the
Medical Department at Fort McHenry
These men have a wide experience In
this branch OF the service. and VIII 90
into details with applicants as TO the
duties connected with the medical de-
partment.
Military hospitals are provided with
excellent equipped chemical. bacterio-
logical and pathological laboratories
Opportunity is afforded enlisted men "a
become proficient laboratory technic-
fans qualified I'm any OF the following
subjects: Bacteriology. pathology. ser
ology. histology and physiological anc
sanitary chemistry. Special courses Of
instruction 10 men qualified in specia
subjects are established In the army
medical school and in the laboratorie:
OF hospitals throughout the country
The service Of those experienced a.
pharmacists, clerical workers. stenog
raphers, typ.sts. embalmers, dental me
rhanics. medical. dental and veterinary
students, cooks. BARRIERS. bakers, agri
cultural students. farmers. horsemen
hOrseshoers, and those experienced II
the use Of tools. care OF animals anC
running OF motor vehicles. are par
ticularly desired, but any intelligen
man. n ne has had a common schoo
education and is Of good moral char
acter. may enlist
For those who prefer service will
the Veterinary Corps instruction i'
provided in Veterinary medicine anC
surgery. practical experience in the
care m animals and the prevention o
disease. Ample veterinary equipment
is provided at mounted posts, remoun
dcpois, etc.
Men with no prior service may en-
list for one year II they so desire. BY
a recent order from the War Depart
ment an men now on duty at this post
who were inducted or enlisted for th'
emergency must be discharged by sep
,emher 30. 1912 therefore there Wi
he many non-comm. .ssioned grades u
he filled.
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
HOLIDAY HOUSE GUESTS.

Weekend guests at the Holiday
House were composed Of several groups
Of young women. From among the Ital-
ian young women were Rose Nernardo
Louise Tonnage. Katherine Tersolio
Jennie Martin. Those who spent sun
day there were Angeline nelgrossO,
Mary Larry. Mary Ruggiero, Fannie
Greggo, Carrie CapodOno, Jennie Genoa
Nettie Genoa. Leader, Miss Lafferty.
From the Hanover Club Of Hanover
Presbyterian Church were Mrs New
man. Mrs. La Rowe, Alice May Vernon,
Clara Skirner, Blanche Deakyne, Edith
Grl1lth. Elizabeth Pyle and Laura
Hackett.
Nilmington-Esth Cooper. Blanche
Baker, Lillian Marshall.
Philadelphia - Adele Kuder, Helen
Wood, Margaret Wilson. Elizabeth
Adams, Myrtle Moorehouse.
West Nirginia-Aiabel Gorrell.
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
BELL Gu. ASKS TO
KEEP HIGH RATES
Telephone Company Wants
to Continue Burlcson S 70
Per Cent Increase
APPEAL TO THE
PA. SERVICE BOARD

The Bell Telephone Company has
made application TO the Public Service
Commission OF Pennsylvania 10 retain
the 20 per cent. increased rates esiab-
lished by the government after the
companies shall have Deen returned TO
private ownership.
These rates are considerably higher
than the Public Service Commissions
rates established by a decision OF 1917,
following a four-year inquiry Boy the
commission and rs predecessor, the old
State Railroad Commission. The rates
were objected TO by the commission.
which took the matter to court, with
the result that the state supreme Court
held that the Federal government, as a
war measure. had a right to fix rates
and take the matter out OF the hands or
the commission.
70 was stated the BurlesOn rates will
yield s2jOO0.OOO annually for the BELL
Company Of Pennsylvania. On increase
Of S9,OOO.OOO over the income OF 1916,
the year prior 10 the commissions de-
clsion which cut down the company's
income by approximately Si0OOOOO.
Under the Kellogg bill. Congress
would return the telephone lines TO the
companies August 1. and this measure
also has a provision that for four
months thereafter the federal rates
shall not be changed
The commission took no action on
the application, but 20 holds that the
company will not be permitted TO re-
tain the advantages OF The Federal
rates after the four-month period has
elapsed unless 70 is shown at a hearing
The rates are necessary for the ef-
fcient operation OF the company.
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
WATER POOLS IN
GREENHILL AVENUE
Broken Wall Allows Coun-
try Club Drainage to
Form in Street
RESIDENTS FIGHT
MOSQUITOES WITH OIL

Slate senator Thomas r. Gormley ap-
peared before the street and sewer De
partmonl this morning and called atten-
tiOn OF the board 10 the condition or
Grcenhill avenue, adjoining Wawaset
Park. Due to the heavy rains OF last
week, the stone wall back OF the VIII
mnglon Country Club broke and the
rain water cut large ditch ON Green
hin avenue, causing the street 10 be i'm
passable. The point where the water
started is between seventh and Eighth
street The water ran down the street
and formed a pool In the block between
Sixth and Seventh streets. Mr.. CORN
civ saldihe felt 70 was a matter that the
board should look into at once.
Although some OF the water has SUD
sided, Mr.. Gounely said several pools
have become breeding spots for mos
mltoes and that residents have had 10
pour oil on the pools to Kill the mos
qultoes. Malaria is likely to develop
he said, II conditions remain as they
are.
president Johnson stated the board
would investigate the condition al
once
A representative for J. Christy Conner
asked permission 20 run IN oNerhoW
pipe across sixteenth street from MS
residence. al No. 1904 Tower road' 70
Mt. Vernon avenue. 20 carry sewerage
from the Conner home. The mater
was referred 10 street Commissioner
pierson.
Morris Drucker, who conducts gro
Gerry store at Chestnut and ADAMS
streets. asked n the Blumenihal ana
Company had permission TO pile a
large quantity OF lumber In 'front.' OF
his store. The lumber, he stated. was
obsiruclng his view and was also a
menace 10 business Richard s. Rod
ney. an attorney for the Blumenthal
company. assured the board that The
lumber would be removed.
George H. McGoyerrn, representing
the Liberty Housing Company stated
that South Broome street had been
cleared from Banning street to The city
line. and he asked The board who was
10 grade the new street. The board
suggested 10 Mr.. McGovern mat he pre-
pare a schedule FOR grading and to re-
port later,
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
BIDS FOR S2l0,0gO
ROAD BONDS OPENED
Rollins and Sons High Bid
ders, Offer $l97,534
for Entire Issue
NO OFFERS MADE
BY LOCAL BANKERS

sealed BIDS FOR the purchase OF all
or any part OF S2O0,OOo ~ iA per cent
coupon Highway improvement Bonds,
Of New Castle county. ,nfih seres)
were opened at ~ o'clock today, by the
Levy Court. The denomination Of the
bonds is $1,000; principal and seml-an-
nual interest January 4 and July Il,
payable at the Farmers Bank. The
bonds are dated January A. 1917, and
mature $4,000 annually, July 4. 1912
10 July 1, 1854, and five bonds July 4,
1850
The bids were as follows. all the
bidders being from New York City,
Blake Brothers and Company and Col
gate Parker and Company made a joint
bid 70 pay $4,000.
Eldredge and Company, Si9b,9l6.
f. II. Rollins and Sons, Si9l.33i.
Harris Forbes Company. Si9i,36O.
r. VI. Grant and Company, si9i,26O.
The bids were referred to the court
committee Of the whole
The bid OF +. II. Rollins and Sons
OF sig7.53i for the total issue, is at the
rate OF a little more than s9s% Tor
each 500 OF bonds.
The bids are considered good for Az
per cent. bonds when so many attrac-
tive investments are offered al the
present time.
The bonds have been issued to pay
for the Lincoln Highway and other
highway improvements.
Forrest LOvett was elected tax col
lector by Levy Court for White Clay
Greek hundred.
The Levy Court is holding a session
this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
ARMY BACK TO PEACE
STRENGTH ON SEPT. 80

WASHINGTON, July 20 United
Press. The army will be demobIliDed
TO peaoe-time strength about septem
ber 20, Secretary OF War Baker today
told the House military affairs com
lltee
Baker made his statement In reply
20 questions OF La Guardia, New York.
as TO when the wartime prohibition
act could be lifted. lie did not COM
ment however, on whether the prcsi-
dent would llft the ban on that date.
lhe secretary also revealed that a
small American army Will be kept In
Germany until II is certain that the
terms OF the peace treaty have been
fulfilled. For military reasons he asked
that the number not 10 be published.
II is understood the force VIII be made
up largely OF volunteers.
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
TAKE MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Clerk Of the Peace Wright issued the
following marriage licenses this morn
ing:
Robert z. Murphey. OF No. S3i Madi-
son street. and Bertha l.. Baker. OF this
city.
David p. Erdman and Gertrude A..
Mays. both Of No ~ Union street.
Harry w. Minker. Of Greenvllle, and
Louise Lumbach. OF Washington. d. g.
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
SUPPORT ORDER on JOHNSON.

John Johnson Negro. charged by his
wife. Elizabeth Johnson, with threaten
ing her with bodily harm, was placed
under a $500 peace bond, by Judge
Churchman, in City Court this morn
ing.
The principal feature Of the trial was
a lively tint between the prisoner and
one Of his wifes witnesses, Jennie
Sorden. who objected TO her verac.ty
being questioned by the prisoner and
did not hesitate TO give her private
opinion OF the prisoner until stopped
by The court.
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
No UILARITY on TINS TRIP.

Through the action OF some person
who evidently thought he was perpe-
trating a joke a distorted story OF a
river ride 20 Philadelphia and return
on Sunday was prlnied in the news
papers in good faith. Mrs. Z. b. Mel
son. Mrs. J. NJ. McCracken and some
other women and children took Trip
10 Philadelphia and invited three sol
diers who were at the Red Cross can
teen and who never had seen the Dela-
ware river 10 accompany them. Inc
Red Cross had no connection whatever
with the ride, and neither were there
songs or recitations such as were pur-
ported 10 have taken place. The women
who made up the party are much pro-
voked that somebody with a twisted
sense Of humor should have given q
mistaken version Of the trip.
Evening journal., 1919-07-29

CHICAGO. III, July 20 United Press
Governor Lowden called city officials
welfare workers. business men and
Negro leaders 10 a conference this aft
ernoon. lie told the body that the cause
OF the race riots does not matter; that
they must be ended by full co-opera-
tlon Of all classes. lie made an especial
appeal 10 business men 10 aid, indicat-
ing that Negroes were dissatisfied with
the recognition they had received com
merclally for their war work.
A statement signed by Ave Negro
leaders today laid the blame for The
riots on false and misleading articles
In certain leading Negro papers and The
ill advice given by would be leaders
who have inculcaied false ideas In the
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
FAILS 10 KEEP DADS ROLL.

BURLINGTON. n. j., July 2o.-Deier-
mined 10 "seo the movies and other
things, Louis Francisco. son Of a soft
drink bother, appropriated $3.50 from
his dads money drawer. Louis dis
played the big roll OF notes to some OF
his playmales, who In turn became SO
enthused over such fortune, that III
tie Michael Delcno. IL is alleged. lifted
the roll and divided with his brother
Ralph. and Edward Ford.
When the police finally caught up TO
The trio they had new penmlves In
every pocket. mouth organs, marbles,
tops, candy and about everything that
the average boy wants most. When
the case was called before Magistrate
Mooney the evidence" was nearly suf-
ilcient 10 stock a small store.
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
DISCUSS CAUSEWAY
WORK In PRIVATE

Following the meeting Of the Street
and Sewer Department this morning
the directors were closeted with City
solicitor Huxley for a discussion OF the
proposed causeway Improvement which
work is 90 be done at the expense Of
the Highway Commission. Il was un-
derstood that one Of the questions dis
cussed was whether temporary repairs
should be made at once. the road re
built Immediately or deferred until
spring. No decision was reached.
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
NO EVIDENCE OF
UNFAIR MOONEY TRIAL

WASHINGTON. July %. United
Press No evidence has been submit
ted TO Congress by the Labor Depart
ment showing that Thomas J. Mooney
did not have fair trial or should have
a new trial. Representative Blanion,
Texas. declared today, in statement
inserted in the Congressional Record;
There is absolutely nothing in the
report Of John B. Densmore, fDor De
partment investigator, nor in me dicta.
graph conversations in the ofice OF
District Attorney C. NJ. Fickert, when
Densmore has submitted to Congress
tina. shows Mooney did not get iair
lrial and there is nothing therein war
rantlng a new trial" the statement
said. Secretary Of Labor Wilson, ad-
mltted this in a speech at Atlantic
CIV. recently"
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
CHICAGO NEGROES BLAME
RIOTINC ON FALSE LEADERS

minds OF many thougtless colored pec
pie pertaining TO their rights upon ter
mlnatlon OF the war In Europe, regard
less OF education, property rights or
citizenship"
The statement concluded with The As
sertion that tho substantial Negro peo'
ole desired only fun protection OF tho
State and city and punishment OF law.
breakers, white or black
Twenty-nve Negro ex-soldlers today
patrolled a portion OF the black belt
with white policemen. The soldiers
were charged with keeping their own
people moving.
There was some activity in the
street, but for the most part residents
OF the district kept IN their homes
Gatherings were prevented
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
FOIND GIRLS LIVING IN CAVE.

MOUNT CARMEL. Pa. July 20
Berry pickers on y mountain north OF
here discovered three scantlly clad
girls roaming about In the underbrush
and after time saw them enter cave.
The police were notified. went 20 the
designated spot and found the girls liv-
ing a primitive life. All were aged
about sixteen years, OF foreign eXtrac-
tlon. and admitted having left their
homes ON the outskirts OF towu three
weeks ago Ample clothing was Sc
cured to permit their being brought
back to town. whittier their parents had
been summoned and the girls given into
their custody
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
CITY MAY BUILD
ASPHALT PLANT

Al q special meeting of the street
and Sewer directors ihis afternoon rep
resentatives Of several asphalt compa-
nies will submit bids for an asphalt
plant for the city.
For several weeks the directors have
been considering buying a plant. The
directors and the street commissioners
have visited such plants lately.
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
16 DRUG ADDICTS
REPORTED CURED

Slate Probation enlcer H. 6. Ray and
City Physician Dr George W. X. For
rest will this afternoon examine six
teen men and women drug addicis, who
have served term OF three months or
more i'm the county workhOuse. and
who have been pronounced cured by
the jail physician, DR.. William IL.
Kramer.
These examinations will be held every
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock here
after 10 ascertain whether the former
users OF drugs have returned to their
old habits.
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
NEW LAWS PRINTED,
BEING DISTRIBUTED

Prothonotary Joseph Wigglesworih
has received a number Of copies for free
distribution OF the laws OF Delaware
passed by the 9th General Assembly
The hDoks. which are In pamphlet
form. also contain the acts OF the spe-
clal session Of The Legislature OF last
year
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
GAM TO BE GIVEN
HEARING TODAY

Constable Edward Gam. OF 81.
Georges. Will be given a hearing before
Magistrate Broman this afternoon,
charged with assault with intent TO
commit murder. The charge grew out
OF the shooting OF George Henle, OF
Philadelphia. who. according to the
officers statement, was trying to escape
from him after being arrested for fast
driving OF a motorcycle.
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
PRESENT GOLD WATCH
TO BAND LEADER

Lieutenant J. Norris Robinson. for
merly Of the seth Pioneer Regiment
Band, who has been stationed at Camp
Upton for some time, was recently pre-
sented by the band men at the camp,
with a handsome gold watch. valued at
slj0. Lieutenant Robinson is now at
Camp Dix awaiting 10 be mustered out
OF the service.
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
IRAN I'LL RY IIGnTNING.

NEW YORK. July 29.-During an cleo
trical and wind storm. which yesterday
swept over Long Island, a bolt OF
lightning struck a Brooklyn Rapid
Transit train on the Coney Island line
None Of the passengers was injured
but they fled panlc-sirioken from the
train, which was put out OF commits
sion
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
COLOMBIA MAY GET rs
MILLION FOR PANAMA

WASHINGTON. July 20 UNITED Press
The Senate foreign relations commit
tee today unanimously ordered a fav-
orable report on the Colombian treaty
The treaty provides for payment OF
So 100000 10 the Republic OF Colombia
for land taken by the United States at
the time OF the building OF the Panama
Canal. An effort 20 have the treaty
ratified Will be made Immediately.
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
WALKED TO LUNCH
WHEN RAILS SPREAD

Spreading rails caused O car to Jump
the tracks al DelaYare avenue and Tat
nall street az noon today completely
tleing up traflc on that line for half
an hour or more. and compelling sew
eral hundred people to walk home TO
lunch.
Traffic was finally resumed by run
ming cars around Thirteenth street to
Delaware avenue by way Of Washing
ton street
This is the third accident Of a SINH
lar nature at the same corner within
four days.
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
ESTATES or TIE DEAp.

Lcfters Documentary Were granted
This morning by Register OF Wills Isaac
r. Brown, to Clara May Janyier on the
estate of Hannah +. Biggs. OF st.
Georges hundred, and TO Edwin w.
parnell on the estate OF Elizabeth I.
Parnell, OF Christiana hundred.
Letters Of administration d. b. n. C. {.
a., were granted 10 William L. Gilch on
the estate Of Leonard Gilch, OF st.
Georges hundred
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
U,uuERsTEIN NEAR DEATH.

NEW YORK, July %. United Press).-
Oscar Hammerstein. noted impressario,
was in a critical condition, at the Lenox
Hill Hospital here today. lie had been
suffering from diabetes and a compli-
cation of diseases.
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
1msC COUPLE M,RRy Ar ELkToN

Miss Mildred Hammerer. Of No. sic
Taylor street. and John Walsh. Of No
$50 Spruce street, were married yes
terday at Elkton, Md The youne
couple will live with relatives in Phil
sdslphis.
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
FRENCH no QUIET HUNGARY.

LONDON. July % United Press -
Preparations are complete for a Franco
Serbian advance into Hungary IL Bella
Kun does not comply with The Allies
demands il was understood here today
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
ASSAULT CASE CONTINUED.

The caseof Peter Galicia. in CITY
Court this morning. charged with ss
sault and battery. was continued unit
next Tuesday. upon request OF Attorney
SALISBURY. counsel for the defendant.
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT TAKES OATH

no JANERlO. July 2s. United
Press. Delayaed DIR. Eptacio Pessoa
took the oath Of ofllce today as Presi-
dent Of Brazil Impressive ceremonies
were held In the Senate Chamber
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
BELCI,N LABOR ron TRr,Ty.

BRUSSELS, July 2s. United Press +;
Delayed The Belgian labor party
voted today in favor Of ratifying the
Deacc tFedty-
Evening journal., 1919-07-29
PERSONAL

Mrs. James r. Molvor and daughter
ore spending some time at Atlantic
City.
Evening journal., 1919-07-29

Jss. T. MULLTN q son.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01
GEORGE DANSIS
ASSESSED S1OO
Fined For DisOrderly Conduct But
1t Is Said He Dispensed
IntOXicants.

George Dams, proprietor of the
Grand billiard parlor 215 Eigh-
teenth street. paid 500 and costs
in police court this morning for
disordeTly conduct. or rather the
police claim, in preference to going
into the hands of the federal
agent in Rock Island.
Dams attorney, William Allen,
asked for a continuation of the
trial this morning. He was told he
could not get it. The chief of. po-
lice then threatened to turn the
billiard parlor proprietor over to
the federal agent. This threat
caused Dams and his lawyer to
change their minds.
Dams was arrested by Detective
Charles Ginnane, upon complaint
by W. c. Star. The police said
Dams was bootlegging. However,
he paid his fine for disoTderly con-
duct, and on a holiday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01
Personal Points

Miss Ruth Dodson of 1000 TWEEN
ty-eighth stree. left today for Linn
Grove. Iowa, where she has taken
a position as kindergarten and
first grade teacher.
Rev. Carl Nilsson, pastor of the
First Swedish Lutheran church,
has returned from a. three weeks
vacation spent in Wisconsin.
DR.. and Mrs. A E. Williams have
returned from a several weeks
motor trip through the east,
Stanley D. Skinner of 1926 Four
teenth-and-a-half street leaves to-
night for St Louis to join the
Standard Oil company. Mr.. Skin
ner has been connected with the
Davenport office of the company
for the past eight years, excepting
a part of the time spent in the ser
vice
Roy johnson of 931 Fifteenth
street has returned from Lake
Geneva, Wis, where he spent the
summer months at the Y. NJ. c. A
camp.
Rev. w. G. Oglevee. pastor Of the
South Park Presbyterian church,
is at Lake Geneva, Wis, attending
a New Era conference. He will re-
turn TO the city Wednesday.
Miss Margaret c. Anderson, 917
Nineteenth street. left last night
for BOxholm, Iowa, where she will
teach French in the township high
school.
W. I. Harris and Miss UIand
Harris of Ottawa are in TIE city
visiting az the home of theiS broth
er,-L l.. Harris, 82312 Twentieth
street