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Evening journal., 1919-06-30
"SYOP GAP BILL
IS INTRODUCED
Randall Act Would Make
Prohibition Continuous
After Today
TO PUNISH VIOLATORS
OF WARTIME LAW

WASHINGTON. June 20 - United
Press.l-A bill designed TO stop the
gap" between wartime and constitu-
tlonal prohibition was introduced to-
day by Representative Randall, Cali
fornia. The bill would make prohibl-
uos continuous, beginning tomorrow,
ana would hold IN the bonded ware
houses all distilled liquors now there.
WASHINGTON, June 30 - United
Press. Ssloonkeepers and others who
violate the wartime prohibition act
Will be arrested and prosecuted, w. l..
Frierson, assistant attorney general,
stated today.
This Is the answer Of the Department
Of Justice 10 reports that liquor deal
ers In many large cities would ignore
the law.
The wartime prohibition law pro
vides flnc OF not 20 exceed $1,000 or
Imprisonment OF not 10 exceed a year
or both, Frlerson said.
Frierson said no specific instructions
have been sent out 10 Federal district
attorneys. but that most OF them have
been IN touch with the department and
have been advised 20 enforce the law
the same as any other Federal statute
In the meantime enforcement meas
ures are before Congress which viii
provide more adequate machinery than
the department now has and will clear
up points which are IN doubt.
We can't be expected 90 police a
big city like New York thoroughly
with our present force" said Frerson.
but violations Of the law VIII be prose
cuted In the same manner that viola
tions Of other laws are prosecuted. We
will act on information we obtain ana
Information furnished us by state and
city authorities"
10 was learned that Attorney. General
Palmer Is preparing a formal statement
defining the attitude Of the department
toward prohibition.
This statement will announce that
the Department Of Justice proposes 20
enforce the law and will be a declara-
tlon sufficiently clear 90 dlspel the per-
pleXity which now exists.
Disposition Of the 100000 gauons
or liquor In bond Is regulated by the
internal revenue bureau. AZ present
there IS no law 10 prevent its trans
port although before Congress pro-
hibits expectation.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
SENATOR BALL FOR
GREAT AIR SERVICE
His Amendment Providing
$4,000, 900 for Navy
Adopted by Senate
SAYS ALL SHOULD
BE UNDER ONE HEAD
Sneclal N me Evening journal

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
WASHINGTON, June 3O.-when the
naval appropriation bill passed the
senate last week It carried with IL the
amendment OF United States senator
l.. Hcisler Ball. Of Delaware appropriat-
ing S3J.OOO,OOO for the air service Of the
navy. Tho House provision called for
an appropriation Of Si5.OOO,O0O but
prominent naval officers stated at the
hearing OF the committee on naval ar
fairs. Of which committee Senator Ball
Is a member. that this amount would
be inadequate 10 keep up the expert
menls necessary TO have The air service
OF the navy in a respectable position.
This was especially true since II was
argued that the present equipment Is
not OF flrst grade and soon win be
obsolete
Senator Ball offered his amendment
In the committee on naval affairs and
~ was agreed TO after Secretary Of
Navy Daniels had made a strong plea IN
its behalf. The amendment was agreed
10 IN the Senate and the Senate con-
ferees stated they would make a de-
termined fsht 10 keep q in the bin.
Senator Ball stated that ne was in
favor Of having the different air ser
vices Of the government under one
head. He expressed himself as favor
ing a Department Of Aeronautics. be-
cause the war. navy and postofllce de-
partments could then have their equip
ment transferred within the service,
and Standardization could be accom-
plished. This would also reduce the
expense Of maintenance considerably.
We must look 70 the future" said
senator Ball. soon All the departments
Of the government viii have need for
aeroplsnes. The Department Of the In
terror WIFI need them 10 reach places
that are not accessible 10 either train.
automobile or other vehicle and other
departments viii have 10 do likewise
Let us get them all under one head. and
We will save money. equipment. and
,elieve human life. This will be a
tep IN the right direction"
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
mike" FIDANCE is
Home FROM WAR
We'll Known Athlete Saw
'Big Doings" With the
Doughboys in France
MET OLD FRIENDS
ON OTHER SIDE

After fourteen months service with
the 23rd Engineers in France. Sergeant
major Michael J. Fidance erstwhile
Wilmington Hish school. Delaware Coz
lege and amateur all-around athlete, has
been honorsbly discharged and has re-
turned TO his home No. COS Scott st. He
will resume his position as civil en-
gineer with the state Highway Depart
ment
Mike as he is Familiarity known,
left his work with the highway depart
ment 10 enlist on December i3. 1911,
and shortly after was sent 20 France.
lio was engaged in some vast engineer
ing operations in that country, and was
promoted 10 sergeant-major last De-
cember. He left France with his regi-
ment on the l.. 5 : Plattsburgh. on
June :. arriving in New York June 70,
and received his discharge at Camp
Upton on June q.
While IN France, Mike" met a num-
Der OF friends and college classmates.
Among them were second Lieutenant
Jay Truss, Of this city. and skip" Scar
borough OF Newport. Of the 59th Pio-
UeHf ntklNituL dt Ldu4lt-s where 1nlll-
pany \, commanded by Captain JEFF
ferris. was doing guard duty. last March
lie met Captain Cam and Lieutenant
Hastings, both classmates OF his. at
Nannes on May Is. In Brest. he met
First Lieutenant Alexander Crouthers,
Of the S0Sth Pioneers. and Lieutenant
Ernest Wilson, who also has been dis
charged. They were teammates on the
Delaware College football talms In
1911. 10 and 'i6
Mike" Is well known in this city.
especially IN sport circles. IN which he
left a brilliant record as baseball.
football and basketball player lie has
captained baseball and football teams
Of Delaware College and the Whining
ton High school, and als0 starred on
local amateur teams. Upon graduation
from college, nc went with the state
Highway Department. IIe attended an
officers training school in 1917. but his
desire 10 attend the graduation eXer-
cises al college hlndered him from re-
ceiving his commission the army class
being graduated i'm his absence. Later
he enlisted in the engineers.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS opEN

The daily vacation Bible school
opened in a number of the Prcsbyter-
ian churches today and viii continue
each morning except Saturday and
Sunday. for five weeks The sessions
are held from 10 1870 o'clock. There
was a large enrolment at each OF the
schools
The following churches are where
the school sessions are being held
FIRST Central Easilake. Olvei. West
Gilbert. Polish Mission. First Italian
I Westminster and Grccnhll.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
sCOTNIC1 on MEXICAN BOnDER

Paul Scotnicki, OF No III Bennett
street. who served at Kelley Field dur
Ing the war with The iiith Aero
Squadron, has been promoted 70 ser
geant and detailed 10 duty on the Mex
ican border. according 10 letters re-
ceived by friends hfie saturday
Scotnicki, who IS a painter by trade
enlisted in March, 1918. and. after be
Ing discharged. re-enlisied last April
The contingent with witch the SER
gesnt is serving has becn ordered 10
the border with six ne Haviland air
planes for scout duty and Is COM
manded by Major Edglr Tobin, OF San
Antonio, IeN.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
MRS. E. B. BIRD DIES
OF PARALYTIC STROKE

Ellen b. Bird. aged 81 years. widow
of Thomas q. Bird died 40 her home
ai Grubb's Corner this morning OF par
lysis. Mrs. Bird had been an invalid
for the last twenty years. suffering at
That time "a stroke and had not walked
since. Seven weeks ago Mrs. Bird suf-
ferod another stroke which resulted in
her death today.
Before her marriage. Mrs. Bird was
Ellen Beasion Grubb and was born at
Grubb's Landing For the past % years
she had resided In the house where
she died. Mr. Bird died in April. 1890
Mrs. Bird Is survived bv one son.
Thomas ]. Bln. Funeral services Will
be held at the residence OF Mr.. Bird
on Thursdly afternoon. al o'clock.
with inioment In Bethel cemetery.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
FIGHT OVER KITTEN
DIVIDES FAMILY

Because Annie Johnson. her dsugh-
ter-ln-law. thought there should be NJ
objection 70 a kitten golns upstairs.
Katie johnson, a 65-year-old Negress,
used some uncomplimentsry names to
ward her and hit her In the neck with
a hatchet and threw a pitcher at her,
according TO the evidence heard in
Municipal Court this morning when
Katie was tried on a charge Of assault
and battery.
Deputy Judge Finger referred the
case to Court Onlcer Mcdaniel for in
vestigation.
The parties live at No. sii East
Eighth street Judge Finger advised
them 90 separate because OF their in
ability 20 agree.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
FIVE FINED FOR
DIS0RDERLY CONDUCT

Gilbert Smith, Negro. pleaded guilty
70 charge Of disorderiy conduct. at
Ninth and Walnut streets. yesterday
afternoon. and was. fined 81 aud costs,
In city Court today.
Patrick kellehcr. Walter August
Lewis Conklln and Bennio Weldor. a
Negro. pleaded gully 20 a charge of
disorderly conduct and were fined -
and costs each.
a nolle proseQli was entered IN the
case of Jerry Lynch. charged with dis
orderly conduct and resisting arrest
In the case Of Joseph Staley. charged
with operating an automobile while
intoxicated. a nolle prosequi was also
entered
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
NO SOLDIERS FOR
OVERSEAA AFTER JULY5

The local army recruiting oflce II
in receipt Of orders to accept no more
applicants for service oversees after
July .. Recruits for France and for
Siberia are wanted but they must
apply al once. SO as 10 be al Camp
Meade and sworn into service by July
>. Now and after July .. the local
office VIII receive recruits for duty on
the Mexican border.
Sergeant John c. Hallamyer, G. S. l.,
In charge OF the local office, makes
the following announcements:
Men who desire 10 enlist for SER
vice in France, must apply and be
sent 10 Camp Meade, Md. so as to be
actually sworn In the service by She
5th Enhstments FOR this service arc
limited 90 Infantry Medical Depart
ment and Field Artillery, for three
years.
Also have orders 10 hustle for re-
crults Tor SIBERIA Infantry, Medical
Department Quartermaster Corps and
Ordnance Corps. Men accepted for
this service will be sent 10 the nearest
recruit depot cnrouie to PrcsldIo,
California. Men suitable WIN he as
signed 10 the 53rd telegraph Bat
talon Enlistment Is for three years.
Have orders to recruit FOR assign
ment TO organization on The Mexican
border. as follows:
Infantry, white 5000: Infantry. col
ored. 200O: Cavalry. white. 10000: Field
Artillery. 20o0; Engineers. 500: Medical
Department 1900. Ordnlrce Corps. $50;
Signal Corps. 300: Air service. 5O0i
Quartermasier Corps. 1900
Men with no prior service. enlist
menis are for three years. Men with
prior service. army. navy or marine
corps. war or peace. have the option
OF one or three years enlistment. Col
ored men must have previous service
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
VETS" MAY GO AS
FAR AS THEY LIKE

NEW YORK, June 30.-The Anti-sa-
loon League will take no steps TO en-
force wartime prohibition, according
10 a statement issued by William II.
Anderson, New York State superinten-
dent Mr.. Anderson asserted that
under the circumstances anything that
may be done by the brewers VIII help
the prohibition cause
The viewpoint OF the league. accord
ing 10 Mr.. Anderson, Is that II the
brewers nulify the war prohibition act
their action "will clinch the enforce
ment OF the Federal amendmentr He
said that the league would do nothing
TO prevent the brewers "and their sa-
loon vassals from going as far as they
like prior TO January i6.'
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
.SERG. J.F. M'CL0SKEY
SAW TREATY TABLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert J. McCloskey OF
No. J02 North Clayton street, today re-
celyed a letter from their son, sergeant
James +. McCloskey., OF Company &,
seth Pioneer lDelsware) Regiment.
written on June Q. lie stated while in
Versailles on June s, he saw The table
where the peace treaty was signed.
Sergeant McCloskey did not state
when the regiment expected 70 sail for
home. The sergeant was a member of
the 305th Machine Gun Battalion orig
inally. and was transferred 10 the j9ih
Pioneers and went abroad with them
last year. Before entering the service
he was a patiernmaker at The Man
ganese Steel Company, at New Castle.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
LIEUT.. HENSON HOWL.

First Lieutenant Cecil r. Benson is
spending a - day furlough with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Benson,
at Laurel. He served overseas with
Company d OF the 18th Machine Gun
Battalion and nearly lost his life by
the explosion Of a shell. For 20 days be
was in an unconscious condition. Be
fore returning to this country the
members OF his company presented him
with a purse Of 500 marks 20 purchase
a watch and wear 10 as token OF their
respect and esteem.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
candy" HARKINS OFF
POLICE FORCE TODAY

Andrew J. Harkins, police operator
at the central station. for the past
twenty years, bid farewell 10 his for
mer workers at : o'clock this morn
ing when he was relieved OF duty by
Operator Gaynor Operator lIarkins
will 90 on The police pension roll after
tonight, his request for retirement
having been granted by the police
commissioners last Tuesday.
Andy as he was better known In
police circles. was appointed a mem
Der Of the police department twenty
seven years ago tomorrow. His first
service was on the FIRST horse drawn
patrol wagon
After about four years OF such ser
vice he was assigned TO the operators
room at the police station and during
his round OF duty there became known
as sn expert on the switchboard.
officer Harkins will take a months
vacation but beyond that he has made
no plans for the future.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
PIONEER MUSICIAN DEAD.

Funeral services for James a. Ziegler
who died Saturday, will be held from
The late residence, No. 2ii North
Broome street, at o'clock tomorrow
morning. High requiem mass will be
celebrated at st. Paul's Church. In
tcrment viii be IN Cathedral cemetery
Mr.. Ziegler, who was 50 years old
and had been a resident OF Wilmington
most OF his life, was one Of the
pioneers in the musical field here. Dur
ing the 70's he played the double bass
in a theatre orchestra and was bass
drummer in the City Cornet Band.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
TO INVESTIGATE CASE
OF RETURNED SOLDIER

When Thomas Hart. discharged sol
der. was arraigned in Municipal Cour
this morning on a charge Of non-sup'
port OF his minor child, he said mat ne
made out his allotment 10 his wife and
that there was no reason why she
should not have received a. lie intend:
going back 10 hts wife now. hc stated
Deputy Judge Finger told him 20 gc
10 work and fake carr Of his wife and
child and 20 report back 10 court 0f
July % 90 have his case disposed 90
lie also instructed that uc matter OF
The allotment be investigated.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
AROUSED FROM SLEEP i,
ASSAULTS OFFICER

When Onlcer Hynson aroused VIII
liam G. Martin, aged % years, from a
sleep at Ninth and West streets. about
2.30 o'clock this morning. the youth
struck the officer and snatchcd his
club. breaking The strap on ii, and made
a pass at the policeman. 70 was neoes-
sary FOR Hynson 20 use his Jack TO
subdue the youth.
In city Court today Martin was flned
s25 and costs FOR assault aud battery.
The defendant said that he was in
ioyicaied. and he did not recall the at
tack on the officer
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
NEW BUILDING FOR
ST. JOHNS CHURCH

Ground for the first OF several new
buildings. 10 be added 10 st. Johns
Episcopal Church, Concord avenue and
Market streets. was broken this morn
ing. The structure started today will
be known as the Chapel OF ST. Mary's,
In his sermon last evening, the Rev.
Alban Richey. rector, said that Il was
an auspicious coincidence that con-
struction should be begun virtually at
the time OF the signing OF the peace
treaty
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
RUILnING PERMITS.

Building Inspector Preston today IS
sued the following building permits:
To A. Flanzer to make alterations al
Fourth and Washington streets, 70 cost
$50.
To Harry Gardner, 70 change the store
front at No 800 East Eleventh street, to
cost 1865.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
ARMY MEN IN CITY

Lieutenant Martin, In command Of
eight trsnscontinental trucks. arrived
nt the Rcd Cross canteen Saturday eve
ming Lieutenant Martin and his seven
teen men had left Camp Morgan, " j..
early in the morning. supper was
served the men here by the Red Cross
and they stayed all night al the Y. NJ
c. A. They left yesterday for Wash
inRton, H. g.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
TWO FINED ron TRESPASING.

For trespassing on the property Of
The Baltimore and ohio railway Wi
liam Gibson. Negro. was fined 50 and
costs by Deputy Judge Finger In
Municipal Court this morning llarri-
son Waddel, Negro. was nncd a Ike
amount for irespassing on the Phila-
delnhia and Heading railway.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
TIrI-T spICrn N uINrunI-RC

of No. $40 West Seventh street. has
been transferred 20 The Fifth Division.
regular army, and Is stationed no lux
emhurg. Lieutenant Splcer. who served
on the Mexican border. went 90 France
as a private In a Delaware unit and won
promotion through ule various grades
20 his present rank.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
MsHoNlRY snCIETY MEEIING.

The Womans Missionary Society oi
First Presbyterian Church viii meet
in the church this afternoon and eve
ning. Tho session viii open az ,
o'clock with a business meeting. 40
630 O'Clock the annual picnic supper
will be held at the church The social
hour Will be a. 3 o'clock, when the
children Of the church viii furnish the
program.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
kInnIEs TNInN nI-IING-

The annual party FOR the kiddles Of
the Y. VI. H. A., was held yesterday
afternoon. al the T. VI. ~. A. cottage,
at Brandywine springs, by j. Harry
Gordon. secretary OF the association.
AZ 10 o'clock three trolley cars left
Front and King streets with the chill
dren aboard They first visited tho
amusements IN the park and then en-
ioyed the luncheon at the collage
Games were played IN the afternoon,
under the direction Of Miss Gladys
passmorc. OF the Community Service.
Thirty-siX prizes were awarded.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
ASSAULT CASE DISMISSED.

John SWeder was dismissed by
Deputy Judge Finger in Municipal
Court this morning on charge Of as
sault and battery on Wladyslaw Wra-
belski. Wladyslaw said that SwedcI
was his friend. and that he had learned
that he had not struck him. but that
he sustained a cut head by falling
against a chair. Both men had been
drinking.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
1919 TAxEs Due TOMORROW

Collection n county taxes for The next
fiscal year viii start tomorrow Leslie
r. Casperson viii resume his duties as
q member Of the New Castle County
Board Of Assessment tomorrow, sue
ceedng Charles W. Gooding. J. G. Ais
ton. recently re-elecied 10 the board.
Will cnnllnue I'm his position
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
ACCUSE WOMAN As
DRUG TRATTgCkFR

Florence Anderson, a Negress, was
brought from the workhouse this morn
ing by Deputy United states Marshal
Conway 70 the Federal Building, where
she will be given a hearing this after
noon; on a charge OF trafilcking in mar
cotic drugs.
The arrest was made by government
agents who arrived here today from
Baltimore to appear against the wo-
man.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
DENIES sHopIJFTING cU,RcE

Hearing in the case OF Apslona Lev
andowski, charged with larceny Of a
shirtwsist from the Braunstein store
Saturday. was continued until tomor-
row by Deputy Judge Finger in NUM-
cipsl Court this morning Bail was
fixed at 5000 The woman denied the
charge.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
rEIIOws. BrIIrvF m on Nor

Former sheriff Theodore W Francis.
after an hours hard light. at Ocean
City. n. j.. last evening landed a 30
pound black drum FISH, This was next
20 The largest FISH Of that kind caught
there this season. the other one weigh
ing siXty-eight pounds
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
LIEUTENANT wasHBURN HOME.

Or. Victor y. Washburn, who was a
lieutenant in the medical corps Of the
army has been discharged from the
city yesterday. He was specialist in
an army hospital near New York He
Will resume his practice In this city.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
MANY TAKE our LICENcEs.

The onlcc force OF Clerk OF The Peace
John J.. Wright was kept busy This
morning issuing mercantile and other
licenses. A long line Of applicants was
lined up before The window at all times.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
CARLY cIIfR FnRMFn

once employees Of the American Car
snd Foundry Company have formed
the Csrex Club. The officers are:
President. Jerome P. Walsh. vice-pres-
dent, Paul D. Cooper, secretary, Ida
Mae Cecil, and treasurer. Edwin Ii
Davis.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
LIEUT.. scHlLLING TO TOuR FRANCE

Lieutenant Karl B. Schiliing. who
has been visiting his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. i. r. Schilling, No. S2i Franklin
street. will leave soon for France. on a
tour Of inspection. lie expects 10 be
abroad several months
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
c,RRyING WEAPONS ExPENsNE.

Frank spadors was fined $50 and
costs by Deputy Judge Finger, in
Municipal Court this morning, for
CARRYING concealed a deadly weapon.
He was found with q razor and a large
knife in his possession.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
TO INSTALL EUREKA OFFICERS.

Officers OF Eureka Council. Jr. o. L.
A. NJ, Will be installed tomorrow night
by A. u. Csulk. state vice-chancellor. a
special program has been prepared for
the entertainment.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
ROY FALLS IRON ALTO

Falling from an automobile on sat
urday afternoon. at Third and Wash
ington streets. John Sklut. aged {
years. Of No 2ii West street. was
slightly injured. He was treated at the
Delaware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
IS YoI,R CHICK HERE? I?

City Treasurer Charles " Banks
has a number Of checks for June.
salaries due the city school teachers
which he Is anxious 10 have the teach
ers call for.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
TRAILERs MUST SHOW LICENSES

Magistrates are prepared 90 furnish
the special license required for auto
mobile trallers for automobiles. The
act requiring licences on irallers was
passed by the last Legislature.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
MISS FULLER TO DIRECT MUSIC.

Miss Virginia w. Fuller, choir leader OF
Second Baptist Church choir, who has
been in New York for the past three
weeks. will have charge OF the music
at the church next Sunday.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
nInIr Class FESTIVAL.

The Misrch Bible class OF McCabe
Memorial Church. VIII give an ice cream
festival on the Washington Heights trl-
anEle tomorrow evening. Homemade
cake and candy VIII be on sale,
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
Alto .ssocT,TIoN LUNCHEON.

Members Of the Delaware Automo-
bile Association VIII sit down to a soft
crab luncheon In the Hotel dupont
at i2 o'clock tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
Ills HAD LAcERATEp.

William Martin. No. i0s Vandever
avenue. was treated at the Homeopathic
Hospital today FOR a laceroied head.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30
DOUGLAS LEAGUE MEETING.

The Douslas Community League will
meet tonight al school No q.
Evening journal., 1919-06-30

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The Washington times., 1919-01-24
ASK 81 A DAY R|ASE
FOR US. EMPLOYEES

Three amendments to the legisla-
tive appropriation bill will be re-
quested when the National Fedora
ton of Federal Employees is given a
hearing before the Senate Appropria-
tions Committee. it was announced
today.
"One OF these amendments will call
for a general salary increase of a
dollar a day, or $500 per year, instead
OF the $240. voted by the House."
states a bulletin issued today by the
federation headquarters, 4O4 Continen-
tai Trust building.
Another will provide for the in
clusion in the increase, of the War
Risk Bureau and all the permanent
Government bureaus.
THE third will provide for a COM
mission On Standardization and re-
classification of the entire civil serv-
ice"
Requests for a hearing for the
National Federation were filed by
President Steward with Chairman
Martin OF the Senate committee fol-
lowing the House vote last Saturday.