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Evening journal., 1919-04-16
Alkali Makes Soap
Bad for Washing Hair

Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali, which Is very
Injurious, as 10 dries the scalp and
makes the hair brittle.
The best thing 10 use Is just plain
mulslned cocoanut oil. for 70 Is pure
and entirely greaseless. It's very cheap,
and beats the most expensive soaps or
anything else an 10 pieces. You can
get this at any drug store, and a few
ounces Will last the whole family FOR
months.
Simply moisten the hair with water
and rub Il In, about a teaspoOnful Is
all that Is required. 10 makes an abund-
ance OF rich, creamy laiher, cleanses
thoroughly, and rinses out easily. The
hair dries quickly and evenly, and Is
soft, fresh looking, bright, nuffy, wavy
and easy 10 handle. Besides. 10 l0osens
and takes out every particle OF dust,
dirt and dandrun.
Evening journal., 1919-04-16
sprnAL MISSION AT cALvARY.

The congregations az tne mission at
Calvary Episcopal Church, Third and
Washington streets, are increasing every
night, and much interest IS being mani
tested Intercessory prayers are or
fered at the altar for the sick and those
who are not giving evidence OF the
power OF the Holy Spirit In their lives
Answers 10 the questions In the ques-
tlon box are very interesting. The ser
mon last night was on the awfulness
OF sin separating the soul from God and
cruclfying Jesus Christ afresh.
The instruction was on conversion
and emphasized the necessity for true
heartfelt conversion. Everybody en-
tered heartily into the singing OF the
old-tlme gospel hymns which are gen.
orally used In revivals. The missioner
urged all to bring their friends win
them, no matter OF what denomination
Evening journal., 1919-04-16
HUNS MAY REFUSE
TO PAY WAR BILL

LONDON, April i6-Unitod Press
German newspapers arc increasing
their campaign 20 organize resistance
10 a peace dictated by The Allies. ao-
cordlns 10 advlces received here To-
day.
The Berllner Tageblatt urges the
government not 10 sign the treaty. II
France gets tho Saar Valley The
Vossichle Zeitung openly advocates q
break with France so I'VE can have II
out with her." Tho Lokal Anzeiger
says:
HNo more shameless mockery than
Wilson's fourteen points can DO I'M
aglncd."
The VOrwaerts declares:
"Tho Eentente is In error II II be
lleves any government would sign
such terms. The indemnity could mol
be extracted II we take the last shee'
from our beds and the last boot from
our feet"
Evening journal., 1919-04-16
acids IN STOMACH
Cause INDIGESTION
Create Gas, Sourness and Pain
How To Treat.

Medical authorities state that nearly
ninc-teuths Of the cases OF stomach trouble,
Indigestion, sourness, burning, gas, bloat-
ing nausea, etc, are due 90 an excess OF
hydrochloric acid IN the stomach and not
as some believe 20 lack OF digestive
inices The delicate stomach lining n ir-
rifated. digestion Is delayed and food
sours. causing the disagrecable symptoms
which every stomach sufferer knows so
Artificial B ats are not needed In
such cases am. nay do real harm. Try
iavine aside all digestive aids and instead
0ct from any druggist n few ounces OF
pisurated Magncsia and take teaspoonful
In a quarter glass Of water right after
eating This swcetens the stomach, pre-
vents the formation OF excess acid and
there Is no sourness, gas or pain. Bisurated
Nagnesia lin powder or tablet form
never Uquid OF milk Is harmless 20 the
stomach, inexpensive 20 take and Is the
most efhcient form Of magnesia for stom.
acn purposes. II Is used by thousands OF
people who enjoy their meals with no more
fear OF Indigestion.
Evening journal., 1919-04-16
TWO MORE STRIKES
THREATEN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, April i6.-United Press.
Two strikes threatened New York To-
day. -,,.s
The marine workers a1lliation called
a general harbor walkout for 8 o'clock
Iomorroyv. This would again completelY
lie up shipping here. A harbor strike
has been in effect for weeks, but many
individuals and groups returned to work
and shipping has been hampered, but
not halted. The new strike call would
put Stop 10 all kinds Of harbor trailc.
INC afillation took this step because
union tug boatnen were called upon 10
tow barges owned by non-union nrms'
The other impending strike IS a
valkout Of Brooklyn Rapid Transit EN-
ployes. which would halt all elevated
street car and much Of the subway ser
vice. in Brooklyn. Leaders Of the union
demanding recognition Of their organi-
zation. had appointments TO confer 70
day with Federal Judge William NJ
Mayer. who named Lindley NJ. Garri-
son as receiver Of the b. r. I. Garri-
SON has refused to see the men ana
they are taking It up with Mayer. Ac-
lion on the strike will be taken tomor-
row night.
Evening journal., 1919-04-16
SUSSEX WOMEN
TN DRIVE TO WIN

Mrs. L. w. Mustard, woman's chair
man OF Sussex County Victory Loan
Workers, called a business meeting at
her home In Lewes. from all OF the Sus-
sex county districts, on last Thursday
on The arrival Of the guests she served
luncheon. The members Of the orsanl-
zation spent aDout an hour socially,
after which Mrs. Henry Ridgely. OF
Dover. Stale chairman, presided.
Various phases OF the campaign were
discussed. Mrs. Ridgely explained very
clearly TO an OF the members Of The or
eanizatlon the plans for the coming
drive. Now that the women are fully
organized. 10 Is properly impressed
upon the women workers OF Sussex that
the war will not be over until the boys
arc home. and that Is one OF the most
Important reasons why the loan Is nee
/ cssary.
It Is 20 the credit OF the organization
that there are no pesslmlsts among The
women OF the Victory Loan orsaniza-
/ ton In sussex. The women or the
county are keener than ever before 10
succeed in the drive.
The new slogan IS: we finish what
we begin"
The following members and support
ers OF the Sussex county organization
were present: Mrs. Orr, associate
chairman; Mrs. j. r. Eskridse, associate
chairman; Mrs. James NJ. Tunnel.
county publicity chairman; district
chalrmen, Mrs. William B. Derrickson.
Miss Lena short, Mrs Howard stewart,
Mrs. r. J. MacAllen. Mrs. +, J. Morton,
Mrs. 6. ID. Marvil, Mrs. G. w. Johnston.
Mrs. NJ. A. Draper and Mrs Z. c. Emory.
Evening journal., 1919-04-16
PROF. GREEN ro LEcTURE.

a lecture that promises TO bo very
entertaining will be delivered tomor-
row evening by Francis Harry Green
A. NJ. Of the West Chester state Nor
NAL School. at Bethany Baptist Church
Elm and Jackson streets. His subject
will be: "The Nature and Worth Of
wit and Humor" Music viii be fur
nlshed by a large orchestra composed
OF players in the Sunday school and
their friends. The proceeds will be
for the benefit Of the Bethany parson.
age fund. The lecture win start at ST.
O'Clock and It will be preceded by The
orchestral numbers.
Evening journal., 1919-04-16
$2OO,OOO,OOO U. S.
LOANS TO FARMERS

WASHINGTON, April 10. - United
press-The government has loaned
nearly s2OO.OOO,OOO TO its farmer-citlzens
for AGRICULTURAL development accord
ing TO figures made public by the farm
loan board here today. Loans during
March aggregated si5,9i6,2Il, which
sent the total up to si9s, ,6O9'626 as the
amount loaned since the creation Of
the system.
March loans were distributed amons
$3.50 persons. This represents sllsht
Increase In the number Of indlViduai
loans closed as compared with the pre-
yious month, the figures show. since
the board was organized 1899 separate
loans have been made by the banks.
Omaha's land bank leads in loans
closed during March. with Si,J6o,soO'
The st. Paul bank was second, win
Si,s93,200. Amounts loane1 by the
other banks follow:
Houston, Si,s3S,7iI; Spokane, 81
52s.SjO; Louisville, Si,i42,7OO; St. Louis,
si,i25.9S0; Columbia, s923,355: Wichita,
S755.S0O: New Orleans, S7ii,775; Berke-
ley, S7iT60o; Springfield, s525,950, and
Baltimore, S336,500
Evening journal., 1919-04-16
new CODE OFFERED
TO settle INDUSTRY
Chambers of Commerce
Will Vote on Statement
OF Principles
PEACE PLAN
is SUGGESTED

WASHINGTON, April i6--A statement
Of principles of industrial 1elations,
prepared with a view TO furnishing a
basis on which American industry can
build national labor program, was
submitted 20 a referendum vote OF the
membership Of the Chamber Of Com
merce OF the United states. The prin-
rlples, numbering thirteen. were pre-
pared by committee OF tho chamber
which has been investigating industrial
relations.
Tho principles which viii be voted
on separately were announced as fol-
lows:
industrial enterprise. as a source OF
livelihood for both employer and en-
ploye should be so conducted that due
consideration Is given to the situation
OF all persons dependent upon IL.
"The public interest requires adjust
ment OF industrial relations by peace
ful methods.
Regularity and continuity OF en-
ployment should be sought 10 the full
est extent possible and constitute re-
sponsibillty resting alike upon employ
crs, wage earners and the public.
"Tlfo right OF workers 90 organize Is
as clearly recognized as that OF any
other element or part Of the COM
munlty.
industrial harmony and prosperity
will be most effectually promoted by
adequate representation OF the parties
interested.
Whenever agreements are made viii
respect 10 Industrial relations they
should be faithfully observed.
"Such agreements should contain pro
vision for prompt and final interpreta
tlon in the event Of controversy regard
ing meaning Of application.
Wages should be adjusted with th'
iue regard to the purchasing power o.
The wage and TO the right Of every mar
10 an opportunity 10 earn living a
fair wages. to reasonable hours Of worl
and working conditions. to a decen
home. and 10 the enjoyment OF propel
social conditions.
Fixing Of a basic day as a device
for increasing compensation is a subter
fuge that should be condemned.
"Enlcient production in conjunction
with adequate wages Is essential to sue
eessful industry.
Consideration Of reduction IN wage
should not be reached until possibilit,
Of reduction Of costs In all other direc
tions has been exhausted.
Administration OF employment an
management Of labor should be recog
nlzed as a distinct and important func
tion Of management and accorded 1t
proper responsibility in administrativ
organization.
"a system OF national employment
Offices, with due provision for co-opera
tion with existing State and municipa
system, can be made, under e1icien
Inanagement and II conducted with du
regard 70 the equal interests OF en-
ployer and employees I'm its proper ac
ministration, a most helpful agency, bu
only II ali appointments are mad
strictly subject to the civil service la'
and rules"
Members OF tho committee preparin
the statement are Harry p. kendal'
Boston; Henry Bruerre, New York; Jo
seph II Defrees, Chicago; William But
terworth, Moline. H.; John w. OLear,
Chicago, and Harry a. Wheeler, Chi
cagO.
Evening journal., 1919-04-16
Child IS BEATEN;
DRINK ONE CAUSE
Judge, However, S a y
O'Connell Troubles Are
Private Dism,sses Case
SAY GIRL STAYS
OUT AT NIGHT

Terming the case as family affair
and one that should be treated as such,
Judge Churchman In Municipal Court
this morning dismissed Mrs. Mary
OConnell, OF No. 1908 Union street, on
a charge OF assault and battery on her
i6-year-0ld stepdaughter, Mary. The
hearing disclosed the womans exces-
slve drinking and cruel beating OF her
stepdaughter
According to the testimony Of neigh
bJrs Of the OConnell family, Mrs.
O'Connell excessively uses drink and
while under It's influence, deals mercl-
less beatings on Mary. After a beating
dealt her on April 4, Mary was found
20 have her face badly scratched, and
after receiving another beating on
April Z, piece OF flesh was gouged
from below her eye, and her hip was
bruised.
Il was contended by tho defense that
Mrs. O'Connell objected 20 Mary stay
ing out late at night. 10 was brought
out that she is employed by the Bell
Telephone Company and does not quit
work until Q o'clock In tho evening
She is an excellent worker, IL was tes-
llltus MIS- " INAltll uhu AANA hAohaAA
were shown TO be often under the In
fluence OF lnquor.
The girls father. while on the stand
seemed TO know little about the trou-
bic at his home. but he did declare
that "he loved his daughter" who was
so harshly treated by her stepmother.
Mrs. Jerry O'Connell. Mary's aunt, tes-
titled that "Mary would not have gont
to Agent Stout had she talked with
her" she seemed 10 think that Mary
received good treatment at the honds OF
Mrs. O'Connell.
Judge Churchman. in dlsmlsslng The
case, said that he did not believe Mary
was telling the entire truth and thai
she had not given any reason for stay
in gout later than her step-mOther de
sired, but that Mrs. O'Connel uses
liquor too freely. Both sides are II
the wrong. he said. He declared thai
boys and girls, when they go to work
believe that their parents have no con
/ troll over them; that they can do any
thing they wish.
Evening journal., 1919-04-16
JUDGE GRAY Will
NOT BE CANDIDATE
CONTINUED from pace ono.l

kbontlnucu from page ouo.l
ocrailc nomination for councilman from
tho Tenth ward John +. Murray fled
as a candidate for Council for the
Twelfth ward. James q. Mearns, the
present councilman from the seventh
ward. has ofllcially announced his can
dldacy for the Republican nomination
from that ward.
Al the meeting OF the Democratic
City Committee last night the delega-
tlon appointed 10 walt upon the Demo-
cratic members OF the street and Sewer
Department and the Water Board. con-
sisilng OF Representatives John 2. Nc
Nabb and Andrew A. Murine, and
Committeeman Charles p. Saylor. re-
ported that they had carried out the
instructions OF the city committee.
They were given the assurance that
Democrats would receive a square
deal" at the hands OF the majority mem
hers OF the two city departments botn
OF which are now under Democratic
control. The delegation reported that
at the present time there Is only one
Democrat employed IN tho Street and
Sewer Department.
Citv solicitor Thomas T. Bayard ad-
dressed the meeting OF the city COM
mlitee and called upon the Democrats
10 stand together and work IN unity
FOR party success lie advised the mem
bers Of the committee not 10 count 700
much on the hopo Of Republican dis
sension, but 10 work 20 get out inc en-
/ tire Democratic vote.
Tho matter OF the new boundary lines
Of the Twelfth ward. as established py
The law enacted at the recent session
OF tho LEGISLATURE. was discussed ps
the members OF the committee but y
was pointed out that as Tho law aoes
not become effective until July ,, y
will not affect the coming city election
Evening journal., 1919-04-16
WILMINGTON BOY
fights IN CLOUDS
Private Skotnicki in Satur-
day Sham Battle Over
Kelly Field
IN SERVICE FOR
MORE THAN YEAR

Private Paul p. Skotnlcki, No. iIi
Aero Squadron, Texas, a Wilmington
boy. took part in the battle In the
clouds at Kelly Field, an aviation sta
ton in Texas, on Saturday. He has
written 10 The Evening Journal as fol-
lows:
"Just a few lines from Kelly Field,
south san Antonio. Tex. have sent
Won a copy OF our small weekly paper,
tho Kelly Field Eagle. and In II you
win see something about this great
battle in tho clouds that Is staged TO
come or this saturday, the i2h OF
April. I thought you might Ike 10
read about so big an event ana some
one OF these days you all VIII sec u
in the movies.
ut will bo something never attempt
cd with flying machines before In this
country. We will start saturday morn
Ing and keep fighting and bombing TIL
sunday morning. There will be night
raids on a small village that Will be
DESTROYED, built just for this sham bat
tie. II will be something that viii be
In tho newspapers and history 20 come,
and moving pictures will be taken or
II.
"I left Wilmington about the 10th
OF March a year ago. with some other
painters, for camouflage work IN France
with the army. You remember the
10th Of that same month while on our
way down here we had bad wreck In
Shell City, Mo-, upsettlng seven Pull
man cars and only two soldiers were
hurt. We wired Dan Farren that we
were all safe and ready TO start after
20 hours lay over TIL tracks were re-
paired.
I'm coming homo on a furlough for
short stay. get your papers as
regular as / got them at home in good
old Wilmington, Del, and / wouldn't
be without tho Journal no matter where
/ go, so please give my friends my best
regards in a corner Of your Journal.
III be home on my furlough for Eas-
/ ter, and when / get back 10 Kelly Field
we are going over 10 France and take
the other boys places and let them
come 10 Gods country for good.
MY home address Is No. ia Ben
nett street. ] am a painter by trade
worked for SOuder & Son.
II must take part In the battle OF
the clouds, or would have started for
home Saturday morning"
Evening journal., 1919-04-16
INVITE NEW CARRIAGE BIDS.

Members OF the Health Department
at their meeting yesterday afternoon
considered the matter OF collecting
garbage, the present contract expiring
on May 81. 1t was decided to advertise
for bids for a period Of two years. II
Is felt that with the war over, the
city will be able 20 have this work
done at a lower cost than was paid
last year The contract price was sI5,-
600.
Peter IT. Bienkowski. the new mem
Der OF the Board, who succeeded r.
Henry Grier. was present for the first
time yesterday.
Evening journal., 1919-04-16
DISPENSARY SEEKS
NEW HEADQUARTERS

The Delaware state 1nherculosis
Commission dispensary viii have 70
move from No. SIC King street. as inc
property has been said. The oomnlis-
Sion has been unable 70 rent another
property, as everything Is for sale ana
nothing for rent, g..
I'VE mako this public appeal Tor
some one 10 let us have a house or
three rooms on flrst floor, centrally
located" said Miss Elizabeth Whitten'
registered nurse OF the dispensary' To-
day. tuberculosis dlspensarles are one
OF the most important health stations
we have. Patients come here ior
treatment, supplies and for admission
20 sanitorlums and for all kinds OF
advice. For example, on Monday oi
this week three patients were sent 70
sanitoriums."
Evening journal., 1919-04-16
AMERICAN ACE TO
TALK TO R0TARIANS

Lieutenant Charles Drew, the Ameri-
can ace who was wounded and a Ger
man prisoner. and Josiah Marvel, New
Castle county Victory Loan chairman,
spoke 10 the Kiwanls Club at noon to-
day.
As a result OF Mr.. Marvel's plea on
behalf OF the loan. - captains were
promised from the Klwanis Club. This
means, with the 70 new teams, 80
workers. The club has also members
working IN other Victory Loan teams
Evening journal., 1919-04-16

PARIS. April i6-united Prcss-1he
Italians were showing sgns OF IN
oreasing restlessness today as the "Blg
-Four" continued discussion OF Fiume
and other Adrlatlc ports without
reaching a decision
Assertions that there VIII be a revo-
luton II Italy Is not given Fiume were
repeated In Italian circles, but so FAR
as known, a basis on which a compro-
mise could be gade on all Italian ter
rltorlal claims has not been reached.
The Italians were reported to- be
maintaining their attitude OF refusing
TO deal with the Jugo-Slavs. regarding
the latter as sim their enemies,
In addition 20 the italian situation,
Evening journal., 1919-04-16
MRS. DI MARE OUT
OF HOSPITAL TODAY

Mrs. Carmen di Mare, who was over
come by gas In the bedroom Of her
home. No. 30i West Seventh street, late
Monday afternoon, is now out OF dan
ger. and Il is expected she will leave the
Delaware Hospital this afternoon. Mr..
di Mare says any impression that his
wife attempted suicide is erroneous. He
SAYS the gas was accidentally turned on
when she hung some clothing over the
gas iet, and II was only partly turned
on. he also denied that pillows had
been placed along the crack OF her bed
room door, but on the contrary. the
door was opened several inches, he says
when he found his wife unconscious.
Evening journal., 1919-04-16
". C. T. U. NOTES

The Washington Heights w. c. T. u.
viii hold its monthly business meeting
al McCabe NJ. z. Church this eVehlhs'
beginning at Q o'clock, Immediately iol-
lowing the mid-week prayer service;
Reports from the county institute VIII
no given. This union has made a mar
velous growth in one year, having IN
creased their membership from seven
teen at the time OF organization, March
% 1918. 60 i03 on the date OF their
first anniversary. Mrs. Il. G. SPARKS ID
the president.
Wilmington w. C. T. u, the Oldest
union I'm the city. will meet on Friday
afternoon at go O'Clock, at its own
headduarters, No. 100 West Eighth
street. plans for some new work VIII
be discussed and reports given rom
the recent county institute.
Central Union is 10 hold bake on
the steps Of Central Presbyterian
Church. in King street market on sat
urday. All friends and members are
asked 10 contribute articles for sale
that day. such as bread, rolls, pies
cakes, or jellies and canned fruit. IheS
may be sent TO county headquarters,
No. i0ii Washington street. or brought
directly TO the sale on Saturday morn
Ing. Mrs. David \. Hay is chairman Of
the committee having the sale in hand
A Young Peoples Branch will be or
sanized on Friday evening April %, al
county headquarters, No. i0ii Washing
ton street, by Miss Rietta NJ. Emerson
This is an outgrowth Of the Thacher
Union and those who have signified
their willingness to become members
are largely the sons and daughters OF
the members Of that Union.
Evening journal., 1919-04-16
LIGHTNING'S FLASH
in APRIL STORM

. Thunder and lightning gave a typi-
cal April feature 10 a heavy down
pour OF rain this morning. Despite
the heavy dowupour, the Easter flower
market was continued as usual on sixth
street. between Market and King. Lilies
have not appeared TN abundance as
yet. but are expected tomorrow. There
Is a plentiful supply Of all other kinds
Of Easter blooms, however. and prices
are reasonable.
Evening journal., 1919-04-16
IF ITALY
DOESN'T GET FIUME

the 'Big Four. Yesterday discussed
schleswlg -Holsteln and fleligoland.
The foreign ministers council debat-
cd the drafting OF the articles of the
treaty regarding opium trade. revision
OF the Belgian treaty OF 1899, recogni-
ton by Germany Of the British posi-
tion In Egypt and the acceptance by
Germany Of allied prize court deci-
siOns.
Tho supreme economic council ap-
proved a plan whereby surplus raw
materials VIII be offered for sale 10
Germany before the peace treaty Is
signed. A committee was appointed to
devise means OF Increasing Italy's IN
sufficient coal supply.
Evening journal., 1919-04-16
DESTROY floating MINE.

WASHINGION, April ib-IhII'u
Press-A floating mine has been found
and destroyed In mid ocean. several
hundred miles southwest Of the Azores
bv the steamship Oceana, Navy De-
partment adyices stated today. 10 was
assumed by navy officials that The mine
was carried bv currents into mid-Ocean
from some European mine fleld.
Evening journal., 1919-04-16
ITALIAN FRONTIER REOpENED.

PARIS, April i6-CUnlted PreSs).-
The Italian frontier has been reopened
after being closed for a short time to
all but officials. II was announced To-
day.
According 10 reliable information the
reason for closing the frontier was
fear OF trouble from sporadic labor dis
turbances. italian officials advices said
fear Socialism rather than Bolshevism
Evening journal., 1919-04-16
RIG STEAMER GROUNDS

SYCAMORE, Mass. April i6-(United
Press).-The steamship Belfast. OF the
Metropolitan line. bound from New
York TO Boston. went aground In the
Cape Cod canal here early today after
ramming the piling which protects the
entrance 20 a bridge over the canal
Two men were injured when parts OF
the ships pilothouse was carried away
by striking a protruding section OF the
bridge. The steamer had $50 passen-
gers on board. She Is no danger.
Evening journal., 1919-04-16
rsr,rrs nF LIE DEAD.

Register OF Wills Isaac r. Brown mas
granted letters on estates as follows;
stration-Zacharist T. Bradley
"a Martin B. Burris; Louis 2. Brown 10
Ellen Beverley; Rose Olszewski to John
Olszewski; Antoni Luskewsh to John
Luskewski.
Tcstamentary-Esiher z. Beck to
William ]. Beck; William II. Morrow
10 Elizabeth j. Morrow and sherman
| c. Lloyd; Sarah Ann Nerger 70 Hiram
/ Yerger.