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Evening journal., 1919-03-11
BELL SYSTEM HAS
SUCCESSFUL YEAR

The year 1918 was from every stand
point the most dnicut in the whole
history Of the telephone, according to
Theodore n. Vail, in making public yes
terday the annual report OF The Ameri-
can Telephone & telegraph Co. for the
year ending December 81.
At the end OF 1918 there were t0,-
992,325 telephones connected with the
Ben system. which owned 100000 and
connected with about 3,SO00O0 owned
By connecting companies and rural as
sociatiOns.
The wire mileage owned by The Bell
companies was 23,2si,i5 miles, 81 per
cent. copper, and 60 per cent. under
ground. The net amount added TO plant
and real estate was s17922, ,G3i. The
total provision for depreciation OF plant
during the year was sjiO00OO0.
Capital obligations Of the Bell sys-
TEN outstanding IN th3 hands OF the
public ai the close OF the year were
s99i 9iO1L26i, of which The outstanding
obligations OF the American Telephone
a Telegraph Company represent
s6762s3,262 and those Of the associated
Evening journal., 1919-03-11
NEM CASHIER FOR R,Nk.

special TO The Evening Journal
MlDDLETOWN, Del. Mar. ii-Edward
Ladiey. who has been cashier Of the
Citizens National Bank, now The Deia-
ware Trust Company. for about two
years, has resigned 20 take effect on
March % Alfred W. Porter. Of VIII
mington, Will succeed Mr.. Ladley as
cashier. Mr.. Porter has Just recently
been mustered out Of the u. 5. service,
this being his frst posit' on since his
discharge. Previous 10 being in the
service Mr.. Porter was In the employ
OF The Delaware Trust Company OF
Wilmington.
The members Of the Woman's Christ
ian Temperance Union win hold q bake
on saturday, March 20
The Bigger Minslrels Of Delaware City
Will give an entertainment at the Cen
tury Club on saturday evening, March
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Evening journal., 1919-03-11
news HAPPENINGS
ABOUT new CASTLE
Patrick M'Grory is Elected
President Of Town Loan
Association
CONFER DEGREES
ON RED MEN
snecIal 10 The Eyenlng Journal.

Special TO The Evening journal
NEW CASTLE. Del. March ii.-A
large delegation from the Lenspe and
Union Tribes. I. o. r. NJ. visited SEMI
nols Tribe here. last evening and con
ferred the warriors and chiefs degrees
on a class Of eight. Among the notable
visitors were Past Great Sachem Byron
and Past Great Sschem Rodgers. After
the business a delightful luncheon was
served
At ihe meeting OF Citizens Building
and Loan Association last evening Of
ncers We're elected as follows: Presi-
dent Patrick NlcGrory. yice-presideni,
g. Allen smith; treasurer, William p.
Rothwell: secretary. Neil B. Sentman
directors. Edward ~ Naylor Francis
p. NcCallln. James F. Mclvor Thomas
Hewlett, John r. Lambson. John j.
sheridan. Joseph A. Carlin, Edward
Platt, John f. Z. Clayton; auditors. J.
Il. Manlove. j. u. Speicher.
The Junior Auxiliary of Emmanuel
Episcopal Church met in the parish
house last evening. Leuten work has
been started.
An important business meeting viii
~. lANAU 81 NAAN AftNNNA AhlNN ANAAN 'f'N
ing when five directors will be nomi-
mated. Members are urged TO be
present
The Womans Auxiliary Of Emmanuel
Episcopal Church will meet Wednesday
afternoon IN the parish house. This is
Tho quarterly meeting and all dues are
payable.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union VIII meet at the home Of Mrs.
Sarah Atkinson, East Third street on
Wednesday afternoon at , o'clock, Mrs.
Oonnell. county president viii be
present.
The funeral OF Harold r. Cannon
aged IS years, who died on Friday
night. took place from the home Of his
father. John Cannon. No. 36 East Fifth
street, this afternoon, with service in
the Episcopal Church and jnterment in
Glebe cemetery. The pallbearers were.
George kerns. Harry Newloye, Brokaw
Seminar, David Harrington, Charles
Ingram and John Leach. Al
though In poor health for some time
the young mans death came as a shock
10 his many friends. He was a member
of Emmanuel =. Z Church, Boy Scouts
OF America and Boys Club Of I'm
manuel: lie was also a member Of the
class OF 10. New Castle High School,
but due 20 poor health discontinued his
studies in his junior year. lie was Of a
quiet but cheerful disposition and was
well liked by every one An escort OF
Scouts attended the funeral
Baldt basketball team win play the
Hasley team this evening at The New
Castle Construction ,oflce.
THE condition Of Miss Nan Toner. who
fhas been very IN. Is slightly improved.
Mrs. Richard s. Rodney and daugh-
ter are visiting Mrs. Rodney's mother,
Mrs. Eliza Green 40 MiddletoWn.
Mrs. George Rodney and three chill
dren are visiting Mrs. John Rodney
Colonel George Rodney Is in The Ma
Evening journal., 1919-03-11
DEATHS

= narIaa a -. H a
Nhl lMAN-in this city. on March 10. 1919
feterr husband Of the late Elizabeth
Neuman
-keiatiyes friends. FIR, Mayer Council. No
~. g. b H. and 81. Benedict Beneficial
society, are invited 90 attend the funeral
rom his late residence. No S07 West
Eoufth street, on Saturday morning. March
-, lt p o'clock. solemn requiem mass nj
~. Fapis Church. lntermcnt at Cathedral
cemetery AUTOMOBILES
klIlMAN-ln this city. ON November o
lele, Frederick Ritzman. aged 61 wears.
RELATIVES, friends, Hopokohacking Tribe
j. .. ~. NJ, and Wilmington Aeric. n o
IT,. are Invited to attend the funeral ser.
vices. at the residence Of his son I'm law
Adoiph DIETRICH No. 1909 North Adam,
street. on Wednesday afternoon March H.
at 1 o'clock. intcrmcut at Rivervicw GENE
terry
FOSTER-In Frcderica, Del. on March q
1919, Mary L. Bossert, widow Of william
s. Foster.
Relatives and friends are Invited 90 at
tend the funeral services. az the residenc
Of her daughter. Mrs. l. r. Wheaton, NC
S29 W. Ninth street, on Thursday after
noon, at , o'clock. lnterment private.
Evening journal., 1919-03-11
NEWARK VISITORS.

special 90 The Evening Journal.
NEWARK. Del, March ii.-Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur q. Wilkinson and Miss
Irene Wilkinson have returned from
Atlantic City
Miss C.. stuart, director Of the College
Commons, returned yesterday from At
laniic City.
Mrs. n. V. Cory has returned from
south Bethlehem. pa, where sSe
chaperoned house party Of The CHI
Ps' Fraternity at Lehigh University.
Miss Helen McNesl spent Monday In
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1919-03-11
kIMANIs CLuR LuNCnEnN.

The regular luncheon Of the kiwnis
Club Will be held IN The Hotel dupont
at 1915 tomorrow.
The roll call prize at the last meet
Ing, $40 worth Of free laundry, donat-
ed by Howard A. Turner. Of Turner
Brothers Laundry. No. 1913 West Sec
ond street was won by William stiles.
There are a number OF interesting
features IN connection with this meet
Ing and all members are earnestly re-
quested 20 attend.
Evening journal., 1919-03-11
MARKET PmCEs sTEADY.

NEW YORK, March ii.-Prices were
generally steady at the stock market
today. United states steel opened at
957s. Off Is Mexican Petroleum iS1la.
up 4 Baldwin S15s; Marine Preferred
iO6 or 4; American Hide and Leather
1919 Bethlehem b., 10is, mp q.
Evening journal., 1919-03-11
GRAND MASTER HUGHES At LEwEs.

Special tO The Evening journal
LEWEs. Del, March ii.-Jeferson
Lodge. No. l5, A. +. aud A. NJ, at its
last meeting received Most Worshipful
Grandmaster A. Victor Hughes. Of The
Most Worshipfu Grand Lodge Of Della
ware. Worshipful Master Harry w.
Chambers, OF the local lodge, exempll-
fed work in the first degree, which re-
ceived very high comment from the
grand officers. After an enjoyable even
ing was spent in the lodge room the
members, about - in number, retired
to the boarding house Of Mrs. Ida H..
Morris. where delightful supper was
served. Among those who attended
from out Of town We're John a. Lingo
Frederick ;. Williams, Theodore w
Palmer. Frank l.. Chase and Dr. Walter
p. Robinson. Of BehohOih Beach, and
ollie l.. Carey and Clinton Joseph, both
of Nassau.
Experience proves that the Want Ads
are not oniy practical but productive
Adu
Evening journal., 1919-03-11
CHICAGO GRAIN.
N The United Press

BY the United Press.
CHICAGO, March ii.-openlng grain
Corn, March iii, up Y May t35%a36h
July i2glka3O. oats. May 63hals; july
G3hais.
Evening journal., 1919-03-11
NEW YORK COTTON.

NEW YORK, March ii.-The cotton
market opened steady today. March
old, sold at PAR, up 30; May, old. 22.9o'
up 20; new 2305, unchanged and July
old, 1925, up 3.
Evening journal., 1919-03-11
LOCAL SECURITIES

Laird and Company, dupont building
furnish the following quotation OF loca
securities:
Evening journal., 1919-03-11
IN MEMoKI,M

In loving remembrance OF Anna Mae
tDeanl Duling who departed this life
March II, i0iS
precious one from us has gone,
voice we loved. Is still
nlace is vacant in our home.
Which never can he flled
fondly loved aud missed by her Parcntss
Evening journal., 1919-03-11
cARn or rHANns

The family OF the late Mrs Sarah Shcrf.
dan wish 10 thank their relatives and
friends for their kind sympathy and beau
tiful floral tributes during the time Of her
illness and funerals
Evening journal., 1919-03-11
Real Corset Service

Real corset service does not consist merely IN selling
a corset once Here il be satisfied customer who
will to back This department is in charge OF
expert in fitting. No why you should not
be correctly and comfortably coseted Let try All the
leading makes represented
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-16
AMERICAN CITIES !. RAILWAY COMPANY TOBE PROGRAMMED
Bondholders Begin Proceed. ings Looking to Fore closure of the Parent
 Traction Company

New Orleans, June 15.-(Special) Proceedings for the foreclosure of it's mortgage which will be filed by the bondholders protective committee early in July against the six underlying com panies controlled by the American Cities. will mark the first step taken toward the reorganization of that com pany. Notice to the effect that fore closure proceedings would be instituted is now being given for publication in New Orleans and elsewhere.
 All the stock which the American Cities company owns in the New Or leans Railway company. the Memphis Street Railway. the Birmingham Rail way. Light and Power company, the Knoxville Railway. Light and Power company, the Little Rock Railway and Electric company, and the Houston Light and Power company Is pledged to secure the $7.5o0.o 900 of bonds issued by the American Cities company.
 The American Cities company was unable to pay the interest due on its bonds when they matured January 1 and it will be unable to pay the ac- cumulated interest July l, when the next installment becomes due. Conse- quetly it's default becomes confirmed and the bondholders will then be in a position to forclose.
 The understanding is that all these securities will be bought in by thu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-16
INCREASE SHOWN
 IN DRUG ADDICTS

Washington, June 15.-(SpeciaD. - Drug aGdicts in southern states have increased Tn number since the effectiveness of pro- hibition. according to a committee which investigated the question for the treas ury department
 This committee reported that there are 100000 so-called dope fiends" inN the United States, and that the trade in narcotics. during the last four years, has steadily increased despite the efforts of the government to stamp it out.
 The committee speculates on the effect of nationwide prohibition without reach Ing conclusion. This section of the report refers to conditions in southern states:
 What effect, if any, nationwide pro- hihition will have on the situation could not be definitely determined. The con sensus of opinion of those interested in the subject appears to be to the effect that the number of addicts will increase as soon as the prohibition laws are en- forced. These opinions are bagd, for the most part, on the theory that drink CTS will seek a substitute for alcohol, and that the opiates and cocaine will be found most satisfactory for this purpose. This opinion apparently receives some support from investigations made in some of the southern states, where prohibition has been in effect for some years It the sales of narcotic drugs and cocaine, has been noted that in these states that and especially the sale of preparations exempt under section of the Harrison act, have greatly increased during this period Whether or not this condition will become general when national pro- hibition becomes effective is a question which cannot be answered at. the pres ent time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-16

flores, stands without a rival as a remedy for ills of the stomach. Ie often relieves indigestion and dyspep- sia with the first dose.
 One of the most interesting state ments made, relative to this medicine, is that of Mrs. Annie Brown of Thirty fifth avenue, Sayreton, suburb of Birmingham. who is popular among a large circle of friends there, as well as in this city. She said:
 For the past two years I have suf- fered from stomach trouble in the form of indigestion and dyspepsia; could not keep the lightest kind of food in my stomach, as it would fer ment and cause gas to form-the only food I ate was a little toast and tea: I could not sleep at night and was :n constant misery. I was very nervous and the least little thing would upset me. I heard of Plant Juice and all though I had been under treatment and tried many different medicines, I decided to give it trial. I am now glad to say for the benefit of others who suffer that I am feeling good-en- tirely restored to health once more I have no more aches or pains and sleep fine at night. l am able to do my own house work now. I feel that I can honestly recommend Plant Juice"
 Plant Juice is sold in Birmingham at Norton's drug store. Fourth avenue and Twentieth street.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-16
Federal Reserve Board to Discuss Financing
 of Foreign Purchases
By Associated Press

Washington, June 15.-Members of the advisory council of the federal reserve board have been summoned to meet here next Friday for a confer ence to the best means of financing essential foreign purchases in this country. The preliminary discussi, n. Governor Harding said today woJtd be ratified by a larger conference about July l, in which representatives of banks and business interests $ throughout the country would Le asked to participate.
 Plans now under consideration by financial interests to organize a group of trade corporations. similar to that in process of organization to finanee cotton exports, probably will be re- viewed thoroughly by the conferences
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-16
AVIATION MAY
 BE BADLY HANDICAPPED

Washington, June 15.-(SpeciaD. .-Avia- ton is doomed in the United States un- less congres beats bills, now pending in the House, prepared by the committee on naval affairs, and the committee on military affairs.
 Majority members of those committees think that with the war over, the Unit ed States no longer is interested in avia- tion, certainly not in it's development to the highest possible degree.
 The action of the committees consist ed in slashing departmental estimates, that is proposed appropriations. So fear full were the slashes that no experiment. ation will be possible. and the govern ment will have difficulty in maintaining it's present small force.
 For the army aviation, estimates were reduced to s13,Oo0, 600; for the navy, to s15 00d,000 The army appropriation was reduced from s4o.o0o,O0o the navy iron, s45 0O0, GOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-16
WOULD CHANGE LOCATION
 OF NTJNE STATION

Washington, June 15.-(Spec<RD.-At the instance of the Mobile Chamber of Com merce and health officials of Mobile Representative McDuffie is preparing . bill changing the quarantine station iron Fort Morgan to some place nearer Mo bile.
 Witt: the station 30 miles down the bay ships, compelled to await inspection, lose many hours. and are said to be handf- capped in transacting business. This has initiated against the Alabama port in receiving business, it being explained that a ship, until compelled to do so, would pass Mobile and land at Calves ton or New Orleans.
 The location of the quarantine station has been considered by the shipping board as an adverse argument to Mo bile's chance of being designated over New Orleans as the gulf terminus of the national merchant marine. soon to be created.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-16
REVIEW OF WEEKS
 PLAY IN SOUTHERN

New Orleans. June 15-With the eighth week of the Southern associa- tion baseball race paced, New Orleans retained the lead by the close margin of a half game by defeating Mobile the second tine yesterday in the first two matches of the series.
 Little Rock is second with six vtc- tories and one loss. Birmingham held third place with a four-game handicap Mobile holding fourth place.
 The Pelicans opened the week by trimming Nashville to go down the next day before the Volunteers In a double header The two games from Mobile gave New Orleans three wins to two defeats.
 Little Rock for the third week, played championship ball. missing the lead by a scant margin after taking three games from Birmin gham and checking the Memphis two-week rally. by winning three straight victories. The Travellers only defeat was Mon day, when the Barons won.
 Birmingham's tilt with Little Rock was followed by two victories in three Barons three wins and four defeats.
 Mobile, in addition to two losses to New Orleans. began the week by split ting series with Chattanooga.
 Atlanta advanced from sixth to fifth and took the lead in the last division, by trimming Chattanooga twice after losing a doubleheader and a single to Memphis. The Crackers tied a 23 -in- ming contest Friday with Chattanooga, being the record match for the South ern association
 The Nashville team rose from seventh to sixth place by the en- counter with New Orleans and ended the week with an even break in six games after losing two of three matches to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-16
League or Nations Nouu
 Hangs n Close Balance
Present Lineup Indicates Tie Vote Which Would Make Vice President Cast Deciding Vote-Increase
 Shown in Drug Addicts
By HUGH W. ROBERTS.

Washington. June 15.-(SpeciaD - Since the amendments to the constitution of the League of Nations have deprived it or It's former virility, it is not viewed as a matter of vital importance to the national life. In other words, it has de- generated into a party issue.
 And when it is voted upon in the Sen ate, practically all republicans will be found opposing it, and practically all democrats supporting it
 The indications are that the vote will be very close-naturally very close, in asmuch as the marginal difference be- tween democrats and republicans is only two. The present promise is that Sem ators McCumber and McNary, republi- cans, will support the league, and Sem ator Reed, democrat, win oppose it
 In that case, the vote would be tied. Vice President Marshall would cast the deciding vote in favor of the league, and it would become a living document.
 There are other possibilities. 1t is said that Senator Norris, republican, is way ering. The chances are. however, that he will not waver far enough for the democrats to cut him off from his camp. It is also reported. that Senator Cham berlain and Senator Gore, democrats, are doubtful. It is believed, however. that they will be found in the democratic col urnn when the vote is counted.
 The trouble with democratic hopes seems to be the inclination of several democrats to be absent when fne vote is taken. Senator Martin, strong partisan or the league, is i'll, actually i'll, and the republicans, it is understood, will be graceful enough to grant him pair. But others are said to be opposed to the league at heart, and at the same time, disihclined to vote against it. They will serve their purpose, it is alleged, by ab- senting themselves.
 In that event, the league will be beaten.
 The foregoing applies not only to the league itself, but to all questions relat- ing directly or bearing directly on the league. Senator Knox, as is known has a resolution before the Senate separating the league from the treaty of peace. It will probably come up for action Tues day. Knox will endeavor to make it the unfinished business. He may succeed. In that event. the democrats will fihbuster indefnitely-until the treaty is signed, at feast.
 And then the republicans will sign an- other "rouno robin to the effect that they would support the resolution were the Presidents forces to permit them to vote upon it. And the peace con- ferees would receive the cheering news, and be effected just as if the republi- cans had actually taken the vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-16
Rev. Albert Massey
 Is Installed as Pastor

General officers of the American Lutheran church, Rev. D. R. Hanehcr and Rev. w. E. Pugh. formally in- stalled Rev Albert Massey into the pastorate of the Christ Lutheran church of this city at II o'clock yes terday morning. Besides the beauii- full musical programme furnished by the choir. a solo, "A Dream of Para disc" was rendered by E. H. Schoe- Il in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-16
ANARCHY DEVELOPS
 IN SWITZERLAND BOlsheviki Disorders and Firing Are Going on
 at Zurich
By Associated Press

Paris, Saturday. June 14-Serious an- archist and bolshevik disorders broke out
 in Zurich, Switzerland, last night at s o'clock. Firing was still going on at g clock, according to a dispatch received here from Geneva.
 According to advices received here this morning the local workmen's union of Zurich, which has a number of extrem- ist members, was holding d meeting in memory of Rosa Luxemburg. the German radical leader who was killed following her arrest in Berlin early in the year when the news was circulated that the secretary of the union, Conrad Wyss, had been arrested on Wednesday,. A furious crowd marched on the pre- lecture, stoned the windows. broke down solid doors and after a half hour Of
 battering footed the hall of justice and burned the archives In the principal cor
 riders of the building. One of the guards fired on the crowds, his shots being an- swered
 A number of casualties are reported but
 details are lacking as telephone and tele graph lines appear to have been tam pered with.
 There are large foreign colonies of an- archists, bolsheviki and revolutionaries in Zuricn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-16
Order Restored in Spezia Bv Associated Prass

Rome, Saturday, June 14.--Order has been restored in Spezia. where there had been serious rioting since Thurs day. More than 100 shops in the city were sacked and several villas in the neighborhood were footed by the mobs. The vicinity of Spezia is famous for its fashionable summer resorts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-16

bondholders' protective committee, of which J. K. Newman is chairman. After these have been secured some plan of reorganization will, it Is understood be worked out and announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-16
OIL REFINERY ERECTED


 | Naturally the striking of so many oil wells attracted the attention of capi- talists interested in the matter of H. Illuminating and lubricating oils. Prom inent amongst who was Samuel Downer of Boston. Mass, who at once selected Corry, Pa, as the location for a large oil refinery, and where he built what was then the largest oil refinery in the world, of several thousand barrels per day capacity in 1ssl-s2.
 In the meantime what was termed the Oil Creek and Allegheny Valley railroad was constructed through to Oil City in 1865. and large amount of oil from Shaffer farm, Petroleum Center. Tarr farm, Housewife and other creek points shipped to Corry for refining and distri- button.
 It will be noticed that the Rocke- fellers were not amongst the early re- liners of petroleum oil. and at that time ness up in Cleveland, O., where their family had moved to from Richford. N, Y., some ten or dozen years previous ly and there educated them.
 Imaginable tale is told of how John D. Rockefeller got into the oil business. Naturally, there was very large de- mand for feedstuffs for horses, mules and ce title in the oil regions. as also for flour, corn meal and other foods for human consumption, and John D., being a good salesman made trips to Titus vilie, Franklin and Oil City. to obtain orders. Upon one of these trips it was said he started out with a new $50 over coat, and in endeavoring to walk pole or log across lagoon of water covered with oil. he slipped off and very thor u ..