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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-29
z 1t Odeon

80 her3ns Lee. thcss twc
49, Nrnx funmakern. srs
III Odeon theatre ~ IN.
r6artous comedy caaieo
tic showing Of the PIC
- tomorrow.
SSSn ~ features Of this play
49, tart that chuohy Jane
~ srn6 katherine are sent
.s1cA q another by parcel
- Of course. has 10 snus
- into the parcel post oag.
- are 8 riot en- route, sno
4fnue their prarks after tneF
red to their amt and During
Rlar vojourn at New Jersey
II aid to be one Of shcse
ri SlHat viii make . Crouch roar
Ej1SSrA4er. A comedy n added.
~ Retd-s new Paramount pic
ESST1n-re Fired" one of the best
S0A he has appeared this sea son
A1prlayed at the odeon theau e
~ 4tnsy was written by O. Henry
- name or The Halherdier.
s21t5n you're Fired" - quite ap'
11Snfe and is representative Of the
1fuaficn in the story.
1beAk IN the parlance OF base
WAleh furnishes the atmosphere
S latest story, Charles Ray bats
Vrnxe Of 1000 in The Busher.
Thomas r. Ince -Parauount
which will open an leneege'
Y u the Odeon theatre Wednes-
Clark the Paramount
RUa5anne IL the star In still
!. q story Of circus and canal
1lfa, written especially tor Miss
~ ~ Edith Bernard Deiano. This
laaine photoplay Will be presented
- 0deon theatre next Thursday.
jSneiaA Fairbanks has suitcase
M brand new stunts that he in
lmoos In his next picture The
Buckaroo." which is 70
SA0wn II the odeor theatre next
- ana Saturday.
law1aa has been in constant train
9TH Bull Montana. Spike Robin
SN2d KID Mccoy aud. to quote tho
- athlete. II was in the pink or
ae1on when I made this Aim
II latest Aircraft re'eage takes
cut west. where III an effort
unAelfsh and do things for
people, he gets into various
eAmAtic mtx-ups that create
Nwn comedy incidents
Evening journal., 1919-08-25
TROLLEYNEN MAY
GET SOME RAISE
IN THEIR WAGES
Traction Company to Send
Reply Tonight to Mems
Demand
NO APPLICATION FOR
BOOST IN FARE MADE

Declaring that their demand for a
i5-cents per hour increase is fair, and
that such is necessary, as living ex-
penses here are higher than in other
places, members OF the Street Carmens
Union are much stirred over the as
sertions that their demands are unjust.
The street carmen who have asked
wage increase, together with recog-
milton Of their union, will receive the
reply Of the traction company this eve
ming. that being the time set by
Thomas W Wilson, general manager
Of the company. to make reply 10 the
demands presented by the men week
ago.
In speaking Of the claims that the IS
cents an hour increase was unfair, II.
II. Gallaher, OF No. 9ii dupont street,
president Of the Garments Union, said
I'VE have worked for years for very
low wages-as low as i6 ~ cents per
hour. but you could then get a dollars
worth for a dollar. while now it takes
almost three dollars 10 do the same.
We are not interested in any other city
but our good old Wilmington and
what money we earn here IS always
spent here with our merchants"
Mr.. Gallaher has been in the en-
ploy OF the company FOR number Of
years.
Mr. Gallaher stated that ig Phlla-
delphis the men were granted an in
Continued on Page Twelve.l
Evening journal., 1919-08-25
WANT SHANTUNG
RETURN PROMISE
GIVEN TO PUBLIC
Effort TOiUard Such "A ct o n
Looked for to Strengthen Presi-
DENTS Position. Wilson May Re-
fuse TO Accept Ratification of.
Treaty With Amendments Or
Reservations, Senators Hear
nv T.. {. MiRTIN.
II - - " ~ 7 ~
United Press staff Correspondent.


WASHINGTON Aug &wihdawa of the United States from the
all
abolish provided bill
duced today by Washington, Republican
notice required by the
bill
assembly. all United provides
that native
born Americans aud as least 35 old
Their election provided tho and through the
the he November,
elected would begin March q
WASHINGTON, Omitted
publish the
likely
out Of the OF the
This while verbal
concerned existence writing The
ent refused TO permit IFS publication An attempt obtain the release
Paris Other approached
he
While OF
without amendment
n known
feel that the Presidents position would
the Japanese published
attempt TO smoke
which 4
attempt might o same supp
to
Of the
ations o
President OF
behalf United
the resolutions OF ratification made, Il
Evening journal., 1919-08-25
PRESIDENT TAKES
UP RAIL PROBLEM
Confers With Directo T
Hines This Afternoon on
Wage Demands
SWING ROUND CIRCLE
DEPENDS ON TREATY
BY RALPH F. Couch.

United Press Siaf Correspondent
. WASHINGTON, Aug. % United Press J
President Wilson Today cancelled all
engagements except one TO give his
whole attention 10 the railroad labor
situation, which he will take up at 2.i5
p. NJ, at a conference with Rail pirec-
tor Hines and officials Of the railroad
shOpmen's unions.
ShOpmen at the conference expect 10
receive an answer 10 demands for wage
increases averaging p per cent. put
forward by 10000 workers.
Rail Director Hines on Friday closed
a series Of conferences with shopmens
union officials at which the demands
were put up to him by President Bert
NJ. Jewell. OF the railway department.
A. +. OF L., and other union heads.
Railroad shop machinists are now re-
ceiving 63 cents an hour. They are
asking so cents. Their demands include
a clause providing that the i7 cent in
Continued on Page Twelve)
Evening journal., 1919-08-25
Police ROUTED BY
MOSQUITO HORDES
Pests Drive Cops Out OF
Station to Public
Building Lawn
PRISONERS STUNG
WHILE IN CELL

Men at the police station and police
garage suffered untold agony on satur-
day night by being attacked by hOrdes
OF mosquitoes and prisoners who were
confined In the cells also suffered from
the pests. The policemen were COM
PEELED to take 10 the lawn about the
station house.
Those officers who had 10 go into
the building armed themselves with
newspapers rolled up and thousands Of
mosquitoes were slain by the officers.
The floor in the matron's head quar-
ters yesterday morning was covered
with dead mosquitoes killed by the
matron during the night.
The Police Commissioners have re-
quested the Public Building Commits
sion to install mosquito nets or
screens in the windows Of the police
department for the past three years
but so far the request has not been
granted. The only move made bv the
Public Building Commission so FAR Is
to measure the windows for the
screens but that was done two years
ago.
As the county end OF the Public
Building has been screened and the Of
fees there are used only In the day
time. the police officials are OF th5
opinion that they should be protected
from not only the mosquitoes but 9th
er gnats that gather in the police
headquarters at night. attracted by the
lights there.
Evening journal., 1919-08-25
THIEVES FOR FIFTH TINE
RAID MARKET ST. STORE

Thieves with a penchant for SILK
underwear invaded the mems furnish
ing store Of Darlington and Toadvlne.
No. s3J Market street, between md
night Saturday and This morning ahd
stole underwear valued al between
$500 and $1,000. The exact amount has
not yet been asceriained. the robbers
making OF with scores Of boxes o, sae
costly silks.
The robbery was discovered shortly
after s o'clock this morning when
the store was opened by the pro-
prietors. They at once notified the
detective bureau. Sergeant King hug
ricd 10 the store and was Joined by
Sergeant OF Detectives Green, who as
sUmed charge uf the case.
From the investigation made by the
two detectives it was seen that entrance
Evening journal., 1919-08-25
CITY GETTING over
SHORTAGE OF SUGAR
No Hoarding. But Strike to
Blame, Wholesalers
Assert
EXPECT CONDITIONS
BETTER NEXT WEEK

There has been a lack Of sugar for
about a week. not only in Wilmington,
but along the entire eastern seaboard.
Wholesalers say, however. that this
condition cannot continue much longer.
as new shipments Of'raw sugar are now
on the way TO refinery points. and the
beginning OF next week should show a
let-dOwn I'm the local shortage.
10 was about a week ago That the
scarcity was felt in Wilmington.
Housewives who approached grocers
found themselves unable to procure
their five or ten pounds. and were
forced TO be content with one or two.
The grocers simply haven't got
sugar" said one wholesaler today
"They are not boarding, there Is none
to hoard. This marine strike is what
brought about this unfortunate condi-
ton"
The marine strike has been settled.
but the effects OF it are only now being
felt Sugar refners had a stock Of cane
on hand. and this lasted for some time
before the shortage was felt
Wholesalers lately have made un-
usual efforts to obtain sugar, but have
been unable 10 do so.
II Is stated that the entire sugar sup
ply OF the eastern seaboard comes from /
Cuba and Porto Rico. The cane crop in I
.hese islands has not yet been estimated, |
20 that 10 is too early 10 forecast the /
1920 sugar outlook. However, there will /
)e ample sugar from next week until |
he end Of the year, il is claimed.
Evening journal., 1919-08-25

There Is nothing to do but wait un-
I'll It comes then nsht It until it passes.
The best means Of prevention is com
mon sense-avoid infected persons and
don't become panicky."
Physicians here believe that persons
who suffered from influenza and sur
vived last year will be less suspectl-
bic, II not immune this year.
Evening journal., 1919-08-25
COP LOSES TEETH
AFTER HOT CHASE

Patrolman Norman Brown is minus
a bridge with four gold teeth that he
dropped from his handkerchief yes
terday while wiping his brow. The
teeth hsd been placed in the handker-
chief for safe keeping and after Of
flcer Brown had become warm from
chasing a crowd Of young men who
were causing trouble on his. district.
he used the handkerchief to wipo his
forehead.
The teeth were not missed unlil
supper time and then It dawned IN the
officer that he lost them after the
chase Officer Brown is offerlng a re-
ward for the return Of his m0lars.
Evening journal., 1919-08-25
PASSENGERS FROM
DISABLED BOAT in

BALTIMORE, Md, Aug D. Omitted
Press Passengers OF the steamer St.
Johns, bound from Norfolk TO Baltl-
more and disabled in the bay by the
blowing out Of a steampipe, arrived in
Baltimore early today on the Steamer
Avalon. OF the Baltimore. Chesapeake
and Atlantic Railway. The passengers
were transferred TO the Avalon in the
bay of Cove Point The st. Johns was
due to arrive last night at $50 o'clock,
with 100 passengers from Norfolk
When the ship became disabled in the
bay she signalled an incoming ocean
liner and was towed. When the Ava
ION came alongside the passengers
we're transferred
Evening journal., 1919-08-25
FLU EPIDEMIC AGAIN
WITH INDOOR LIVING

NEW YORK. Aug. 25 United Press.l-
The influenza epidemic Will return in
October as soon as people begin to live
indoors again, Dr. Royal 5. Copeland,
head Of the New York health depart
ment predicted today. He said the
death toll would be ssious, but not so
bad as last year
Declaring science knew no preventive
FOR the disease, Dr. Copeland added:
Evening journal., 1919-08-25
CHILDREN TO RIDE
TO RURAL SCHOOLS

The children OF rural New Castle
county viii ride to school in comfort
this year. The County Board OF Edu-
cation has ordered four auto buses
each carrying 2j to 30 people, and will
engage reliable chauffeurs. Mt. Pleas
ant, Middletown, Odessa and Townsend
VIII have the new machines. A sched-
ule will be made out, so thst pupils
at a distance will know at what time
to meet the school auto. The cars will
be enclosed in glass. The entrance will
be at one side OF the drivers seat, a
SAFETY measure for the children.
Evening journal., 1919-08-25

10 the store was effected by a trap door.
leading into the cellar from the resrl
yard. This opens into shlpley street.
and the fact that so many artlclea
were removed from the store leads ihs
authorities % believe that the robbery
was committed by several men who usedl
an automobile or a team OF some SORT
to carry away the goods.
This robbery at the story Is the fifthI
TO occur there within the past fewl
years and each time the ,most costly
articles In the store have been taken.
In one or two OF the previous robber-l
les. the thieves. who were young men.
were arrested and some OF the stolenl
articles were recovered in Philadelphia
Safety flrst-Drlnk CLOVER DAIRYl
QUALITY MILK-Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-08-25
URGES PASTORS TO STRIKE
FOR S-HOUR DAY, MORE PAY

we Will be the next TO fall in line" 4"
Straton said. He suggested that after
redhot addresses and other strike ac-
tivities a resolution might be adopted
by striking preachers, concluding with
the sentence:
But here and now we declare to
our churches and 10 the general pub
lie that unless we are given immediate
ly an elght-hour day and a ffty per
cent. boost in salary we will go on
strike and let them all go TO hell"
Evening journal., 1919-08-25
CITY BECOMES DARK
DURING MORNING

Wilmington was treated TO twilight
conditions shortly after o'clock this
morning. A heavy mass Of clouds sud-
denly covered the sky. making artificial
lighting a necessity ia all Offices and in
dustrial establishments There were
several flashes Of lightning and deton-
ations Of thunder, but the electrical
part OF the storm did not last long.
however. After the darker clouds had
passed over rain fell for some time.
Evening journal., 1919-08-25
TRUCK Ran UP ON
Sidewalk, 2 HURT
Iron Post Saved Man and
Woman from Being
Cuhshed to Death
NEGRO DRIVER LOST
CONTROL OF CAR

Mrs. Alper Kressler. OF No. iOii Kirk
avenue and Simeon A. butcher. Jr., OF
No. 1908 Kirk avenue were slightly in
jured late Saturday night when they
were rund down by an automobile
truck at Kirk avenue and Van Buren
street. Had 70 not been for heavy iron
post which stopped the truck
Continued on page twelve)
Evening journal., 1919-08-25

ghe general opinion among those who
discussed the possibility today was
that such action by the President
would throw the treaty back into the
senate. The senate could then ratlfy
unqualinedly. or refuse 10 take any
further action, causing a deadlock.
Republican Senator's said II such a
thing occurred they would Immediately
propose a resolution declaring the war
with Germany at an END and directing
the President 10 re-establish the con-
Evening journal., 1919-08-25

sular service throughout Germany.
Later commercial trecses could be
made. they said
Democratic Senator's. however. de-
-lared this course would never be sane
TONED either by majority Of the Sem,
at or by the country. and expressed
the belief that. in event of such con>
tingency. the rescrvationist groups
would be forced TO back down and all
low the treaty 10 go through Oiher-l
Continued on Page Twelve.l
Evening journal., 1919-08-25
PHILADELPHIA PIKE
NEARING COMPLETION

With the exception Of a slight detour
at Claymont where a bridge is being
built over Nasman's creek, the Phila-
delphia Turnpike north Of Shellpot
Park has been opened TO travel. Work
on the remaining portion is being rush
ed and 10 is thought the entire road
will soon be thrown open.
Evening journal., 1919-08-25
AInpLANEs SEARCH FOR TWO MISSING MRMEx OF AnMl

SAN DIEGO Ca Aug. % United Press).lfier another ios
eight Of fuess search for Leuenanls Frederick Mae
house and Connolly nyers missing since last Weaaa
day. the hunt was today with detachment Of troops from
osec ans aiding aplncs which have been securing The
county o the cast of hero.
The only authentic Of the two young officers who M
Yuma for the return to Rockwell Field is The report OF
Adams mining engineer he had seen an aPane pass MS
mine forty mines south Of Campo Ca Wednesday Campo
town on the Mexican The search today ceneed
~ ,o California where Governor Offering every
sislance to the American searching parties
Evening journal., 1919-08-25
CHILD BATTERED TO
DEATH WITH HATCHET

UNIONTOWN, Pa, Aug. % UNITED
Press)-The murderer Of nine-yoar-old
Carrie Bowens was still at large today.
The childs body, horribly mutilated
was found. on the porch OF the house
where sire had been employed as a do
nestle. Her right lung had been pierced
and her right shoulder almost severed
by a hatchet found near the body. The
police are searching for another en-
ploye OF the family.
Evening journal., 1919-08-25

NEW YORK, Aug. p Omitted Press.)
There IS nationwide unrest among
preachers Of America, said the Rev.
John Roach Straton, pastor Of Calvary
Baptist Church, today, commenting on
the sermon he delivered last night on
the personal responsibility OF the devil
for proflteering and labor unrest.
should the preachers strike was
the announced topic Of the sermon.
Everybody I'm the world almost has
now gone on strike except the preach
ers and the undertakers, and ! suppose
Evening journal., 1919-08-25
CLOSE Y. NJ. O. A. "CYMe

The gymnasium at the Y. NJ c. A.
will be closed for repairs until about
September 1. The apparatus viii be
inspected and renovated and floor lines
remarked and various other improve
ments made. The gymnasium classes
Will start about October 4
Evening journal., 1919-08-25
BROTHER KILLS sIsIEn.

NEW YORK. Aug. p UNITED Press
Anna Emmerich. B years old is dead to-
day as the result Of accidental dis
charge Of a revolver in the hands Of her
brother, Charles r., Jr.. who was play
ing with il in their Woodhaven. L. l..
heHc.,
Evening journal., 1919-08-25
COUNTY SCHOOLS OPEN SEPT. a

County School Superintendent Jump
announced this morning that the pub
lie schools OF New Castle county will
be opened on Tuesday. September ID.
A meeting OF the County School
Board has been called for this after
noon, at the office OF the superintend-
ent in the Public Building.
Evening journal., 1919-08-25
n,,pIrs GET sl2OoO FROM MESSENGERS.

BOSTON Aug 25 United PrssTwo bank messengers Of the
Fidelity Company held and robbed Of $4,000 by four
masked bandits street. Roxbu today The robbers
made escape an automobile
Evening journal., 1919-08-25
YEsIlym1s AGAIN NInIENr.

ROME Aug. p United Press de-
layedl-After loud underground rumb-
lings. Mt Vesuvius began erupiing to-
day two streams Of lava flowing toward
the valley. So far the eruption has not
been so heavy as 10 threaten the VII
lagos at the base Of the mountain
Evening journal., 1919-08-25
BUILDING PERMITS

Building Inspector Preston today is
sued the following permits:
To st. Hedwiss Church. for addl-
tions to the church. to cost $40.
To Harry Simon. TO erect a porch
at No. 6O2 West Fourth street, to
cost sl00
To Reuben Sklar, TO erect a porch at
No 70i Poplar street. to cost s30n
Evening journal., 1919-08-25

Be good TO the cnildren-Give them
CLOVER DAIRY NURSERY MILK.-Adv
Evening journal., 1919-08-25
CAVALRY, OUT OF
MEXICO. GIVES
UP BANDIT CHASE
Military. and Not Diplo-
matte Reason Given for
Troops Withdrawal
KILLED FIVE OUTLAWS
ON dash over BORDER

FL PASO, Tex. Aug. 25 UNITED Press)
The bandit chase in Mexico by csval-
rymen and aviators is ended. The
United States forces are back at their
camps on this side Of the border today.
Withdrawal was effected Sunday night
when further search for bandits SEEM
cd futile.
The American troops during their six
day stay on Mexican soil. killed five
bandits, arrested six other suspects and
penetrated 80 miles into eastern Chihua-
hua. The American casualties were
only few pack mules, lost over cliffs
Aviators George Rice and Louis BOquet,
missing on a flight from Maria. were
located at Terlpqua, Tex. where they
were forced by a storm TO land.
Col. George Langhorne, commander
Of the Maria border sector. believed the
expedition was a success, 10 was said.
Designed 20 punish the kidnappers OF
Lieutenants Peterson and Davis, the
four troops Of the eighth United states
Cavalry. cleaned up" the wild Mexican
country below the Big Bend and scat
tered the ransom gang, killing five.
Carrlzista troops captured nine other
members Of the band, taking tbem 10
Chihuahua City, where their execution
is considered probable. Jesus Rentario,
bandit leader is believed 20 have made
good his escape.
The cooperation OF the Carranzista
forces encountered by the Americans
was particularly pleasing TO Colonel
Langhorne. Only once was there danger
Of a clash between the two forces. II
was learned. Twenty American cavalry
men. under Captain Boudinot, were
surrounded by 100 Carranzistas, who
threatened at first 70 detaip them for
further orders from General Pruenda
at Oiinaga. Mexico. The Mexicans
shortly afterwards permitted the I
American troopers to proceed.
Conditions were again normal along |
the border today. The excitement here |
the crossing into Mexico Saturday by /
two troops Of the Seventh Cavalry. near /
Fabens. has subsided. Their with
drawal was carried out Saturday night /
after failure to pick up the trail Of OF
the Mexican cattle raiders.
WASHINGTON. Aug 25 United Press,
The decision to withdraw from MeXi-
70 cavalry troops who crossed the bor-
der in pursuit Of bandits who kidnap-
ped two army flyers was wholly a
one and was not influenced BY,
diplomatic negotiations now in pro
yress. It was made plain here today.
The orders TO General Dickman at the
lime OF the crossing into Mexican soil
we're so plain, 90 was said here, that he
lad plenty Of authority 10 withdraw the
Continued on page twelve.)
Evening journal., 1919-08-25
TOnAY,S TEMPERAIIIRE.
SUN AND TIDES
Mouth of Christi
LOST AND FOUND.

7 oSr-CAMEo PIN, ROPE PEARL
- design; west side. between Seventh
and Eleventh SITS. Liberal reward Return
=. III Monroe 81. augz5-5t.
Continued on Page TenJ
Evening journal., 1919-08-25

Try Aco-The best yet.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-08-25
WEATHER

Fair and cooler tonighti
Tuesday fair; fair TO gentle
northwest TO west winds.
Evening journal., 1919-08-25

Safety flrst-DrlnR CLOVER DAIRY
QUALITY MILK.-Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-02
Sweet AND MYERS
N LITTLE CLASH

Harry F. Sweet, recently attached
to the STAFF OF Prohibition CSmMis-
sioner Peters. and before that chief of
the police bootleg" squad, viii -
given a hearing in police cour tAts
morning on a charge OF "assAulttn8
and beating" Director William u.
Myers, director Of public safety.
The clash took place yesterqAy
morning about $3.50 o'clock at Ninth
and Broad streets, opposite the Lvrtc
theater, as Director Myers was on hae
way down Broad street to his ONCE
in City Hall. As he reached Ninth
street, the director OF safety Wa
ing at the same time. ~ sweet
neared him, he struck at Director
Myers. The latter lodged, h blow
glancing his temple.
Policemen H. M. Mitchell n G. "A
Tucker. who were standing nearby
seized Sweet.
Sweet, it is said, had said that hs
! self and his son. Harry r. Sweet. JY.
II was generally understood h = b
remark had reference to . statement
accredited to Myers Thursday night
at the hearing of for-hire automobile
men before the ordinance committee
of city council. The ex-of1cer's al
| legged provocation for his assault was
the following paragraph which ap-
| peared in a report of The COMMITTEES
meeting carried by a morning paper
yesterday:
Director Myers further declared
! that an agent of the state prohibition
department. had been working against
the ordinance. while his son was boots
logging in Richmond
Sweet rendered HIS resignation 70
| Commissioner Peters Thursday night,
| and 1t " a accepted.
Or. Peters declared yesterday thai
there had been 10 unpleasantness
preceding sweets resignation and that
no pressure OF any kind was brought
to bear upon the officer. influencing
his withdrawal from the department