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Evening journal., 1919-01-21
WILL COST $4,000 TO
IMPROVE CAUSEWAY

A resolution was adopted by Levy
Court today that the court would bear
Us ouo-lhird share OF the cost OF re-
pairing the Wilmington causeway,
provided City Council and the property
owners adjacent would pay their pro-
porlionate share OF cost. and also pro-
,lded that The work would be COM
mcnced prior TO the transfer OF the
causeway 10 the State Highway Com
mission, In the event OF such prior
transfer the Levy Court Withdrawing
The Bradford, Elliott and Hollaway
properties are on the causeway. The
cost 20 the county would be about
5000 II the new sluice were put In as
City Engineer Harry l.. Mailer estimated
The cost OF such a slulce at $4,000. The
bridge committee and the County Engi-
neer Inspected the causeway yesterday
and the committee will confer with
city Council tomorrow night
The causoway Is In bad condition. all
were agreed. but the possibility OF rs
becoming a State highway makes IL a
question how much the county should
spend In repairs.
Levy Court accepted an Invitation 10
Join with the Legislature In a meeting
at Delaware College, on Friday noon.
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
NEWPORT WANTS
BETTER HIGHWAY

John Strahorn presented a petition TO
Levy Court today signed by residents
OF Newport asking that the county road
from James street. Newport, 10 the Lin
coin Highway at Marshallton be i'm
proved; also that the road between
Newport and New Castle be mocadam-
lied and made a fllst-class highway
The petition was referred 10 the
county engineer and finance committee.
Upon motion OF Commissioner Robert
NJ. Burns. the committee on New Castle
Cornty Hospital was instructed TO in
vestigate the truth Of reports that the
institution was a winter resort for
tramps.
The court adopted the report OF
County Engineer Charles +. Grubb that
he found the concrete road through
the town OF 81 Georges built by Con-
tractor John A. Clarke acceptably COM
ploted.
The bid OF Harry Sparks to furnish
stone for ueh NJ at $40 a perch. TO
Brandyw!ne Hundred was accepted.
The court authorized advertisement
for bids for a new o. used ten-ton
steam Oller with allowance for the
roller now in Use In the Seventh Dis
tict.
b low Carney was appointed bridge
tender for Third street bridge TO sue
ceel Robert Smith, upon recommenda-
ton OF the bridge committee.
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
TO ASH I'D FOR
MAR EAST FLY
$4,000. 900 is Needed for
Sufferers in Armenia
and Russia
DELAWARE WILL
BE ASK D TO HELP

The Near East-that portion which
has been under control and domination
Of the Turk for ceniurles-ls calling
TO America for aid TO keep bare life
within her body. As a result or Turk
lsh barbarlties-Uncouraged and made
possible through the world war-hun-
dreds Of thousands OF Armenian. syrian.
Greek and Persian men, women and
children have been abused and slaught-
cred In cold blood and other millions
have been mIsireated and driven from
their homes. ll Is for these millions
to be exact, 39j0OO0O human beings
that the American Committee for Re-
lief in the Near East is appealing 20
America for aid. A minimum OF $780,
100000 Is needed 10 give succOr and aid
10 those vast masses Of humanity who,
driven out from their homes by Turk
lsh authority, are for the most part
In Arabia, Mesapotamias Syria, Persia,
the Caucasus and Siberia, with some
hundreds OF thousands stll IN The re-
mote interior districts Of the Turkish
empire.
A campaign TO raise funds 10 give
this relief and 10 keep life in these
millions while they are being renatri-
ated has already begun throughout the
country with the actual subscriptions
TO be asked for In Delaware next
month.
John w. Mace will have charge OF
the Delaware campaign He is already
organizing the state.
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
HOMELESS YOUTHS
SLEEP OUTDOORS

Asleep on a platform Of the Freihoier
Baking Company. Pennsylvania avenue
and Union street. about > O'Clock tni'
morning, Hugh Mahoney aged 20, Paul
Newton. aged 20, and Frank Salemno
aged rs were arrested on charge OF
trespass. but were dismissed by Deputy
Judge Finger in Municipal Court this
morning on their promise to go 10
work.
All the boys appeared TO have had
trouble at their homes and had no
money 20 procure a room. M1honey
said that he had left his home in phil
adelphia because his mother wanted
him 20 work. lie said he didn't care
II he did go 20 jail" and asserted that
he did not desire 90 return home. He
promised 20 secure employment and re-
main at work Tie was dismissed.
The. other two boys live in this city
and. according TO them. had some trou-
bic at their homes. They both have
work and promised 10 return 10 IL.
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
JAR0SKY MAY HAVE
BEEN ASSAULTED

Ignace Jarosk, No. ioi Heald street,
was taken TO the police station last
night In a bruised and battered condi-
ton. and likewise IN a state OF inioxica-
ilon. He had the appearance OF having
been struck, and the police. who pick
ed him up at Forty-arst and Market
streets, sent him 20 the Delaware Hos
pltal. The hospital later sent him to
the station. lie was released today.
This morning a loaded revolver and
a bloody handkerchief were found at
Forty-frst and Market streets, near
where Jaroskl was picked up. Prom
the finding Of these articles the police
are inclined to think Jaroski met with
violence.
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
SENATE FAV0RS RAISE
OF JUDGES SALARY
snenIal lo The Evenlng Iournal.

Special % The Evening Journal.
DOVER. Del Jan. 2i.-At the meeting
Of the State Senate this afternoon. sena-
tor Palmer introduced a bill 10 increase
the salary OF the Comptroller Of Sus-
sex county from $1,000 TO $500 a year
and give him authority TO name a clerk
At present the clerk for this ofilce is
named by the Levy Court.
The Senate finance committee report
ed favorably the Senate bin increasing
the salary OF members Of the judiciary
60 $500 and $500 a year.
The Senate rescinded its action OF
yesterday In adopting rules 10 govern
that body. Under the present rules the
Lieutenant Governor has the appoint.
mont OF the Senate executive commit.
tee. which reports on confirmation OF
the Governors appointments. 10 is un
dersiood that this rule viii be changed
giving The President pr0-tem power @
appoint the committee
Both Houses recessed until i.3l
O'Clock.
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
DIR. H.LLOWAY TO
GO TO KALAMl zOO
His Resignation as Pastor
OF Second Baptist Church
Accepted
HAD BEEN SERVING
AS ARMY CHAPLAIN

The Rev. Thomas p. Holloway, pastor
OF the Second B ptist Church, at Ninlh
and Franklin streets rendered his res
.gnatOn as paslO- OF that charge at the
morning service sunday. DR.. Holloway
has been pastor for the past eleven
years. During that period he was in
strumantal in building the handsome
new chu en- which was dedicated Octo-
Der 30. 1910 The last mortgage and
final indebtedness OF The new building
was burned a few weeks ago,
d. Holloway was deeply Interested
In ON questions OF civic problems. His
resignation was accepted by The con-
gregai on He gave no reason for his
reslgnaiiOn. the fact that he had re-
ceived a call from a church In the West
and was going TO accept the invitation.
Dr. Holloway Is 90 become minister or
the First Baptist Church Of Kalamazoo,
Mich This church In size Is the third
largest in the State. and Is the largest
outside OF De OF 10 has $50 members
Faculty and students OF Kalamazoo
college attend that church. The college
is a strong Baptist institution OF learn
ing. Many Of The faculty OF the West
NJ chlgan State Normal School and
other Institutions are members Of the
First Baptist Church I'm that city.
The church is splenddly o ganized
and has a large graded Sunday Schol
The salary Dr. Holloway will receive
is The largest ever paid to a pastor Of
th7t church, It just having been raised
$1,000.
D. Holloway was on the board OF
maragers and on the board Of trustees
OF Baptist organizations He was also
a member OF the Educational Society,
the Nugent Home for Ministers and Mis-
slonarles. the Philadelphia Baptist IN
siiiute. Philadelphia American-Baptist
Historical Society and the Young Peo-
pies Baptist Union Of the UnitN states
and Canada.
Or. Holloway has not occupied the
pulpit OF his church since Sepiembe',
having held a ch'pla'ncy In an army
camp until December. The pulpit has
been fllled since that time by the Rev.
Henry Griesemen who will probably
remain at the church for some time.
until the vacancy may be flled perml-
nently.
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
CONVICT I 10 IN
GAMRIING CASE
Move for New Trial in
Cases Of Neilison and
Saines
WILLIAM TAYLOR GETS
SIS ASSAULT FINE

Thomas Neil.son and James Salnes
were found guilty OF keeping a gaming
table by a jury in The Court OF General
Sessions yCste. day afternoon. Robert
G. Hartman. counsel Tor the defendants,
asked for an arrest OF judgment and
moved for a new trial His motion VIII
b. heard Fr.dly.
The court has not as yet given decl-
sion In the petition OF Mr.. Harman Tor
ihe return OF goods said 90 have been
taken by the detectives In a raid on
Nelson and Slne's place. No. sos
shirley street, without a warrant.
Testimony taken IN the case showed
that a number OF men were In a light
lunch" room OF Saines and Neilison, on
the second floor OF No sos Shipley
street. playing poker on the nlght on
Derember i6 when the place was raid
ed by the detectives ot The time that the
games were in progress. Men in the
place could buy light lunch. it was sad.
In the raid the officers took a number
OF decks Of cards and some money.
Charged with rObbing John MOllis OF
gold watch after striking him In the
month, William Taylor, Of No. SOB
Church street. faced a jury In General
Sessions Court this morning.
Mollis testified that while he was
walking along Church street on Decem-
Der q, Taylor came up to him, asked
him what time It was, then struck him
in the mouth and grabbed his watch
John Fedak corroborated this testl-
mony. After several Witnesses had tes-
titled 10 Taylor's previous good char
acier he took the stand.
He declared that on the afternoon
mentioned he was walking on Church
stret when Mollis bumped into him. He
said he asked Mollis why he did it and
Molls laughed at him. He said they
both started toward each other and
Mollis struck at him. He said he then
hit Mollis in the mouth.
Tie denied that he had taken Mollis
watch.
The state abandoned the charge OF
highway robbery and asked for convic-
ton for simple assault James Sauls-
bury entered a plea Of guilty. for his
client
lie was fined SO and costs, which he
paid.
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
NEWSPAPER MEN TO
MEET ON SATURDAY

With members OF the Maryland Edl-
torial Association as its guests, the
Delmarvia Press Association will hold
its annual meeting and luncheon in the
Hotel dupont next Satu day.
The receipt on Of the visitors and the
business meeting OF the Delmarvia AS
sociation will be held from 1890 A. NJ.
until 1879 p. VI Il viii be featured by
an address Of welcome by the president
a response in behalf Of the visitors, and
the election Of officers
The luncheon VIII be served at i2 30
O'Clock. Congressman Caleb r Layton.
Of this State. will deliver a short ad-
dress on the drainage and reclamation
Of waste lands on the Delmarvia Pen
insula. A A. Ch istian. manager OF the
Gimbel stores. In Philadelphia, will be
the other specially invited speaker.
Arrangements will be made for the
entertainment Of the visitors at the local
theatres in the afternoon and evening
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
JUDGE MCPHERSON
DIES IN HOSPITAL

PHILADELPHIA Jan. 2i.-Judge John
b.. Mcpherson, o. the United States Cir
cult Court Of Appeals, died last night
In the Presbyterian Hospital, after an
Illness OF three months. He had been
a sufferer from heart disease.
judge Mcpherson was born In Har-
risburg In 1916.
Before being appointed to the Federal
bench he was one OF the judges OF the
Twelfth Judicial District, which, at the
time Of his appointment, comprised Le-
banon and Dauphin Counties.
In 1899 he was appointed United
states judge in the Eastern District OF
Pennsylvania, and i3 years later was ap-
pointed by Presid Mt Taft to the United
States Court Of Appeals Of the Third
District.
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
PLAN WELCOME FOR
BROWNSON SOLDIERS

The Brownson Library Association
met last night to formulate plans for the
home coming OF the Brownson Club
soldiers. Thomas NJ. Monaghan presid-
ed over the meeting. The plans can
not be made in detail for the return OF
the soldiers is not definitely known.
It was suggested that the Brownson
Library building be specially decorated,
that a banquet be held, and that spe-
cial services be held in st. Pauls r.
iC. Church. The Rev. Thomas F. Wald-
ron was present and was much inter-
ested In all the plans.
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
EVERYBODY SMOKES
AT CITY Y. NJ. c. A.

There viii be no change IN the smok-
ing rules in force at The local T. NJ c.
A. because OF the decision at New York
headquarters 20 ask Y. NJ. c. A. secre-
taries to rescind smoking rules In
buildings OF the organization through
out the country.
Smoking has been literally allowed
in the local Y. NJ, c. A. for years. II Is
permitted I'm the dormilories, bowling
alleys. and oiheg parts Of the building
used exclusively by men, being forbid
den only in reception rooms and foyer,
where women are admitted.
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
SOME STATE WOMEN
OPPOSE SUFFRAGE
;peciaI to The Evening Journal.

Special TO The Evening Journal.
DOVER, DEL Jan 2i-Women oppos-
ed 10 suffrage came to Dover today and
urged members OF The Legislature 10
vote against the suffrage amendment
Those in the party were MIS- II. B.
Thompson. Mrs. Charles L. Reese, Mrs.
william Bush and Mrs Geo,g &c A. ELI
OFT. They interviewed a number OF The
members. expressing y.eir opposition TO
sun age.
The commission for the feeble mind
ed headed by Mrs. S S Deemer OF New
Castle. held a conference with Governor
Townsend today. Il Is reported That
.he deal was practically closed for the
purchase OF a farm by the commission,
own d by Governor Townsend in Sus-
sex County on which the proposed
lame will be located.
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
SAVED In TIME
FROM GAS FUMES

Raymond Campbell, No. 1915 Gilpin
avenue. aged 10 years, was folnd over-
come by gas. in the bathroom at his
home this morning He was found by
his aunt. who called the Phoenix ann
bulance. He was taken 10 The Homeo-
palhic Hospital. where he was revived
His condition was not serious.
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
GETS 10 LASHES FOR
HIGHWAY ROBBERY

pleading guilty 10 highway robbery
upon Thomas COnnaught. a white man,
Preston Williams, Negro, was sentenced
by Judge Conrad. in Court Of General
Sessions. this morning, TO be whipped
with 10 lashes. TO serve two years im-
brisonment and 90 pay a fine Of $500
and The costs OF the case. C0nnaughtr
who was held in custody for 60 days
awaiting the trial Of the case, was al
lowed $50 by The court
Nolle prosequis were entered IN the
cases OF Marshal Butler, charged with
giving liqpOr TO a minor, and John
Davis. i6 years old, charged with driV-
ing on a team Of John +. Wilson, OF
KlrkwOod.
Court adjourned at noon until TO-
morrow.
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
DOCTOR EX0NERATED
OF THIS FATALITY

Not wishing TO detaln a number OF
soldiers who were passing through the
city with a convoy OF army trucks.
Co -oncr Bullock yesterday afternoon
held an inquest In the case OF William
X. kirkpatrick OF NO 1913 Gilpin ave
nue.. who was run down and fatally IN
iured on Sunday by an automobile oper-
ated BY Dr. William WerienDaker. The
accident was Witnessed by number Of
the soldiers.
After hearing Che evidence OF the SOL
diers and Others who Witnessed the ac-
cldent. the jury returned a verdict or
accidental q ath and eNonerated Dr..
Nertenbaker.
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
HERE Is TIE FIRST
TEMPERANCE DRINK

Persons whose throats have already
begun to rasp with the thoughts OF an
approaching nationwide aridness. are
gl.mpsing on The no lion, vision Of
wetness which they trust will not prove
mere mirage.
'Tis none other than the Temperance
cocktail" Recipe: one glass Of grape
juice. one small pellet Of yeast: one
large thirst Stir the pellet in ne Juice
and mix thorou shly with the thirst Re
suit A kick equal TO that Of INT
Laurels FOR lhis invention are cOnced-
ed TO Detroit where, 70 Is said seri-
Gus cons Iteration is being given the usr
Of the new liquid as fuel for the friyol-
Gus iliyver.
At any rate, an the "regulars" are
turning their eyes toward the yeast"
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
MORE MONEY, HOMES, LESS
CRIME WHEN DRINK GOES

4. Taxes win not mount high.
3. Brewerles viii begin to grind out
nailed milk, cider. grape juice, pot
terry and what-nois. therefore employ
ing all hands. This Is the conviction
OF William II. Anderson, New York
State Superintendent OF the AntI-Sa-
loon League.
G. There viii be more money In the
banks
Z. There will be more homes.
3. Crime and insanity will vanish
This IS the opinion OF Thomas Cochran.
OF J u. Morgan and Company, and Coz
nelius n. Bliss. Jr. president of the As
soclit ton for me Improvement OF Con-
d't'ons OF the Poor
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
COUNTY FINANCES.

Charles H LippIncott, county treas
urer submitted to the Levy Court to-
day The following financial report: TO
the c. edit OF New Castle County, S2ee.-
9i2.50: miscellaneous roads account
sii.773: Ch~istana, si4 532.5f; NIL
Creek. s6.9i1 So: White Clay Creek. S4.-
3T9Ss: Penc5der. s60i5 eS: New Castia
Sc 34s 6i: Red Lon. s3.73s 60; ST.
Georges, ss.7i6is; Appoquinimink, 81,
74s 81; Blsckblrd, Ss,iiO0i; BrandSlvine-
siSSi9.9S.
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
CORD AL WELCOME
FOR THE SOLDIERS

That soldiers Of this city VIII re-
ceive a fitting welcome on their arrival
In New York from overseas. is Inn
pressed in letters received by Mayor
John w Lawson. from Otto p ShulhOf
chai man Of the Soldiers and Sailors
Relatives Committee, and Grover A.
Whalen, secretary Of the Mayors Com
mittee Of New York.
Mr. ShulhOf asks Mayor LawsOn's co
operation in helping 10 care for relatives
OF returning soldiers, sailors and ma
rines from this city. who are planning
TO go 90 New York TO see the men well
coined back Arrangements Will be
made the letter sets out, for sheltered
seats for those unable TO Withstand the
rigors Of wa ting In the open. Mr..
Shulhof asks that he be notified Of rela-
tives who expect TO visit New York 20
attend the reception and efforts will be
made TO allot them seats in store win
dows along the route The quarters OF
the committee Is on the sixth floor Of
the Hall Of Reco ds.
REQUESTS for information REGARDING
the movement Of troops from France to
New York win be promptly answered
by the committee the letter states.
Mr. Whalen, stating the purpose o.
the committee to give general well
come 90 returning sailors. marines and
soldiers. points out that it might be pos
sible for it 90 pay some individual
courtesies 10 the men Of this city ar
rlving in New York. he states that he
would like 10 confer with any welcome
committee Of this city, operating in New
York
"It Is possible that we could place
additional Official or other facilities at
the disposal OF your State or city COM
m ttee. II any exists: or in some other
way add 10 the comfort and enjoyment
OF the men from your city before they
leave for home" the letter states.
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
IOnD uIeT sJpPORT FAMILY.

Deputy Judgo Finger, IN Municipal
Court this nothing, fixed a temporary
order Of si5 a week against John
Lord for the support OF his wife and
child, and referred the case % Court
officer Mcdaniel for investigation. Mrs
Lord said that her husband drank heav-
lly and abused her so that she had toI
leave him Lord earns on an average
OF from $50 10 $50 a week as a railroad
brakeman
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
INsunANcE coMPANY ELEcIIoN.

The annual meeting OF the members
OF the New Castle County Mutual In
surance Company was held at the office
OF the company, No. 1911 Market street
Yesterday. The following managers
were reelected 10 serve three years
George p. Brown, j. Ernest smith, v.
W. Laird. L. L. Eliason and William y.
Megear.
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
IA,Ipn cARnIED MEAPON.

Arrested this morning ON charge
OF violating the antl-spit'ne l'w,
eebastino Lampo. was found to have a
fully loaded revolver IN has IochcL hc
will be given hearings on the two
charges tomorrow. Patrolman Devin-
ney made the arrest.
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
By The United press.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. Jan. 2i-Here Is what
win happen when the country drys up
next July, according to opinions OF
brewers. anii-saloonlsis and nnanclers.
expressed today.
1. Brewerles viii be iunked, millions
OF workers Will be thrown out OF en-
ployment and billions Invested In prop
critics lost
2. Taxes VIII mount 10 the skies and
stay there. This is the belief OF
Christian Feigonspan. president OF the
United States Brewers Association, and
william j. Vance lls secretary.
2. There VIII be no economic disturb
ance.
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
mnGE BRADFORD Ill.

Former Federal Judge Edward G.
B~adfors is indlsposed, at Atlantic City.
The Judges illness became known to-
day. when his son, Edward G, Bradfo, d,
Jr who is attorney for the Levy Court,
notified that court that he was detained
at Atlantic City by his fathers indispo-
sition.
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
NEW SCHOOL LAW FAVORED.

rhe City Committee on Public Edu-
cation, at a meeting last night in ~ie
Lib airy Building, adopted the report OF
Me executive committee recommending
Hhanges In the school code OF the city,
and referring the report to the 81 or
Sanizations represented by the city
committee for approval At the meet
-1g next Monday night a legislative
committee will be appointed by the city
aonmlttee.
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
COMMUNITY aNC TONIgyr.

The Community Chorus will sing at
t',e High Schooly tonight. Harry Barn
hart, the director, is on trip through
'sa West, and Fred Watson, the chorus
accoqpanist. will direct tonights
cDa sl
Evening journal., 1919-01-21

Domestlcs, cooks and housekeepers
may always be well placed through a
Want Ad.
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
Yonrs - resnecIfnllY.
ALBERT STETSEB,
ROBERT M BURNS,
JAMES ". SHAW.

President Isaac c. Elliott commented
mai this was the best report he had
heard since being a member OF Levy
Court.
Evening journal., 1919-01-21
DON'T
Suffer
From Piles
send For Free Trial treatment

No matter how long or how bad - so 20
your druggist today and get 90 cent
box OF Pyramid Pile Treatment. It.