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Evening journal., 1919-08-14
DRUNK IN Head,
SOBER IN Legs?
"Oh, Yes, 1t is Possible,
Detective King Tells
City Judge
SPAIH, THE VICTIM.
DRAWS SIS FINE

ut Is possible for a man to be drunk
in the head and not in the legs" was
the opinion expressed by Detective Ser
reant King in answer TO a question un-
der cross examination by John +. Nal
Low i'm the case OF John Spath, the
running drunk" charged with oper-
ating an automobile while intoxicated
i'm Municipal Court this morning.
Deputy Judge Finger agreed with the
officer. adding that drink affects diher-
ent men in different ways. lie imposed
a lne of s25 and costs on Spath, hold
ing that even though he had Jumped
from an automobile while
running al i5 miles an hour without
falling and then escaping from Sergeant
King. IL was no indication that he was
moi intoxicated. The sentence also car
ries revocation OF the defendants auto
mobile drivers license.
Spath was arrested about fl O'Clock
saturday night by Sergeant King after
he had collided with an automobile
belongfo George MCGEE. Sergeant King
said that the man was, in his judgment,
unat TO operate a car. and 10 take him
10 the police station. he got Mr.. McGee
10 operate Spath'S machine.
When they got TO Tenth street, Spath
took a notion 10 leave" as the officer
expressed il. and without warning
Ieaped backwards from the machine,
Continued on Page III
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
WILSON ON TRIP
AFTER TREATY REPORT

WASHINGTON. Aug. "a United Press
President Wilson probably will start
his speaking tour Of the United States
when the peace treaty IS reported to
the Senate by the Foreign Relations
Committee. It was learned at the White
House today.
This will give him opportunity, while
on his trip, 10 reply 10 Senate speeches
in opposition to the League Of Nations
and in fact conduct an extended debate
with those who are against him.
Wilson is said TO be pleased with the
prospects OF early action by the For
elgn Relations Committee, as ne desires
TO be in san Francisco during the first
week OF September.
Before leaving Washington, 1t was
stated. the President wants 90 see a
definite program for reducing living
costs under good headway in Congress.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
OWNERS FAVOR
Profit Sharing
With TRA|NMEN
R. R. Security Holders Sug-
gest Private Ownership
Under Congressional
Direction
WANT SIX COMMISSIONS
TO direct BUSINESS

WASHINGTON. Aug. IL UNITED
Press) - Americas railroad security
holders today told Congress they favor
return OF the roads 10 private owner
ship with a rate structure providing a
fixed minimum return.
Luther NJ. Waller, general counsel OF
the National Association OF Owners OF
Railroad Securities. testifying before
the House Interstate Commerce Com
mittee, declared that under this plan
all surplus funds earned over the fixed
minimum return would be divided
equally between labor. the public and
the roads earning the surplus.
He declared that labor should partioi-
pane I'm the earnings Of the carriers and
that such participation was a funda-
mental Of the plan. Walter opposed the
stand taken by the Chamber OF Com
merce and railroad executives provid-
ing for Federal Incorporation, a trans
portation board and secretary Of
transportation in the cabinet
The security holders plan, said
Walter, provides for Congressional di-
reotion OF the Interstate Commerce
Commission that it shall make freight
and passenger rates sufficient 10 pay
operating expenses, maintain railroad
properties and give not'less han a six
per cent. return on the aggregate fair
value Of the property, devoted 10
Continueo on Page Eleven.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
FRUIT Loss IN
KENT COUNTY IS
heaviest EVER
special to The Evenlns Journal.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
DOVER, Del. Aug 1.-THE shifting
OF The high winds from the northeast
10 the northwest al an early hour this
morning. saved the Delaware bay beach
fronts from being washed away. Re
ports reaching here from the rural
farming sections shows that thousands
Of dollars worth OF fruit has been de-
siroyed In the city proper many
trees were uprooted and today the
streets are Uttered with debris. The
falling limbs late last night cut OF the
electric light service by breaking the
overhead wires and communication
with the outside world was % be had
only over the long distance phones, the
telegraph wires being down.
The loss 10 the fruit growers Is
severe. John VI. Roe. peach grower,
who came here today. reported that
he had at least COO baskets OF peaches
whipped Off his trees Former Sher-
IN Maloney, 81 Lebanon, had contract
ed with a dealer for his entire crop
OF winesap apples, at Sc barrel for
October delivery. but today these ap-
pies were destroyed.
While communication with the out
side world was 20 be had by telephone.
the railroads are stalled because OF
and no trains had arrived
or left here ati7 O'Clock today since
yesterday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
NAME Committees
IN WELFARE WORK
Agency Federation Makes
Ready to Carry Out
United Plan
SOCIETIES TO WORK
TOGETHER FOR UPLIFT

George B. Miller, chairman OF the
executive committee Of the Wilmington
Community Service, who presided at a
meeting Of social and welfare organiza-
tions Of the city. held at Lambros restaur-
ant few weeks ago, TO effect an or
ganization among these bodies. today
announced the following committees
that are TO perfect the organization.
Pending the selection Of a name. the
Organizations agreed upon the tentstive
title Of Federation OF Services and Wei
fare Agencies.
The entertainment committee. which
is TO provide not alone entertainment
for the next meeting but to arrange the
lime and place for the meeting, consists
Of E. r. Mack, Park Commission, chair
man. Miss +. b. Alullin, Associated
Charities; Harry s. Thiel, Pusey and
Jones Co.; Miss E. B. Budd, Hagley
Community House,.
The clearing house committee that is
10 receive reports OF past activities and
work contemplated and to submit a
condensed report Of those at the next
meeting, consists of Miss Sibyl Gordon,
Red Cross, chairman; A. r. Lindley. Y.
NJ. C. A.; Harold Keats, Community Ser
vice; F. w. Stierle, Central Labor
Union: and Miss A. L. Armstrong,
Chldrens Bureau.
The committee on constitution and
bylaws consists of Joseph II. Martin,
Sunday Star, chairman; Louis Gluck-
man. Y. NJ II. A.: Miss Marie T. Lock
wood, Visiting Nurses Association;
Miss Jennie Weaver, Fairgrounds Asso-
citation, and w. T. Budd Chamber Of
Commerce.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14

The Rev. William II. Laird. aged az
years, rector Of Emmanuel Protestant
Episcopal Church. Highlands. and men
toned prominently as a possibility for
bishop for The diocese OF Delaware 20
succeed Bishop Frederick J. Kinsman,
who has rendered his resignation, died
suddenly last evening at Skyland, Va.
a mountain resort where he was on his
vacation.
Information OF the Rev. Mr.. Lalrd's
death was conveyed I'm a telegram re
ceived last night by his brother. VIII
liam Winder Laird Il gave no details,
but il Is supposed that death was
caused by a heart attack. Mr.. Laird az
one time having had a slight affection
OF the heart.
Waller j. Laird. a brother, i'm
mediately started for Skyland, but no
additional word had been received from
there up TO early this afternoon.
Word OF the Rev. Mr.. Lairds death
caused a shock TO his many friends in
this city. lie apparently was In excel
lent health when he went 70 Skyland
about two weeks ago, and the sad news
OF his passing away came with start
ling suddenness. He was a man OF
most pleasing personality, with a
charm Of manner Characteristic OF the
South. in which he was born and
educated. and where he passed many
years before coming to Wilmington. He
made and held a host OF friends by his
graciousness, all OF whom will be sorry
10 hear OF his death. In a quiet and
modest way the Rev. Mr. Laird did
much philanthrOpic work in cOnection
with his ministerial duties. and he will
be missed by many families whom he
had befriended in times OF stress, and
who had come 10 know Of his deep
sympathy and tender hearfedness.
Mr.. Laird was a son OF the Rev
William II. Laird. OF Cambridge, Md.
and Rosa Jones Packard, OF Virginia.
He was born on December 81, 1871. at
BoSdton, Va. and was educated at the
High School OF Virginia and
the University OF Virginia He took |
his divinity course at the Theological !
Continued on Page Eleven.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
Seizes Sugar Offered
by Chicago Company at Ia I-2
Cents a Pound. Eight Ohio Con-
Germs Indicted for Fixing Price
on OIeOmargarine. Packers Deny
Opposition TO ''Sdne Regulation
of Storage Methods"

WASHINGTON, Aug. "a United Press
Congress showed signs today Of being
reluctant to quickly appropriate the
100000 asked by executive depart
ments to reduce the cost OF living. But
it was believed the money bill would
go through, because Of public demand
for lower prices.
"The money might better be spent
in buying food than in further investi-
cations" Senator Townsend Michigan,
said today. He Is chairman OF the
special Senate subcommittee named 10
recommend measures TO reduce prices.
"All kinds Of schemes are being
thought up in the various departments
each Of which is trying 10 make
showing and consequently demands ap-
preparations he said.
In the last two days Congress has
been asked 10 make these apPropria-
tions: Department Of Labor. $4,000;
Department Of Commerce. $4,000: Fed
eral Trade Commission. $4,000; Treas
ury Department for secret agents,
Si75.OO0. The Department Of Justice is
all ready 10 ask si,JOOOO0. Attorney
General Palmer has announced.
Townsend said he believed most Of
these requests had been made without
knowledge OF what other departments
wanted Certain additional funds will
have TO be granted In some cases, but
Congress will investigate before acting,
he said
we have got to get at the facts
frst." Townsend explained. I'VE will
have 10 eliminate duplication. and find
whether the additional taxes these ap-
would require would on
set the gain from reduced prices"
Townsend said that his committee
would-recommend a complete program
for Congress.
General Palmer's request
for extension OF the food control act
10 cover clothing and addition OF fhesvy
penalties for violations was taken up
by the Senate Agriculture Committee
today. Farmers demands for changes
Evening journal., 1919-08-14

in grain standards sslso Will De heard
by the committee.
Congress was urged,to nx reasonable
profits and determine what Is "unrea-
sonable restraint OF trade" by Senator
owen today. owen approved the Fed
eral Reserve Board advise that waste
and extravaganza be svolded and that
every effort be made 10 increase pro-
duction as a remedy for present high
prices
Il emphatloally agree with Governor
Harding that the high cost OF living
needs TO be abated by diligent and ef-
flcient labor, by thrift. avoidance OF
waste and extravaganza" he said.
Private monopolies should be con-
irolled and profits restricted 10 a rate
that shall be fair TO the consumers. II
restraint OF trade be unlawful when
unreasonable, Congress should provide
a means OF determining when the re-
stralnt is unreasonable and fix rates
OF proflt al reasonable figures. should
favor generous rules along this line"
Preparations are going ahead for
hearings on the Kenyon and kendrick
bills, to regulate the packers 20 begin
Monday, before the Senate Agriculture
Committee.
Senator Townsend's committee VIII
consider the proposal for a Joint con-
ference OF capital and labor TO iron out
industrial problems.
''While this proposal might not have
a direct effect in reducing the cost OF
living. It would aim at labor troubles
which threaten 10 interfere with pro
duction." Townsend said
The House majority also will have 10
be shown that the appropriations asked
will materially reduce the cost OF liv-
ing, Majority Leader Mondell said to
day.
"The appropriations asked for raise
some doubt whether the public treasury
will not be reduced without an appre-
ciable lowering Of the cost Of living,
he said
The task facing Congress Is not regu-
CONTINUED on Page III
Evening journal., 1919-08-14

Deluaed Delaware was dreuched by
the most disastrous downpour OF
dripping August last night. 4 s0-miIe
gale and a succession Of cloudbursts
swept the city and State, reducing city
umbrellas 10 a mannled wreckage OF
ribs, causing miles Of corn TO turn up
its toes for the present. stripping
orchards, and putting acres OF vege-
tables out Of the combat divisions
against the High Cost Of Living.
Pedestrians found absolutely no pro-
lection from the rain during the height
Of the storm yesterday afternoon and
evening. Umbrellas tipped wrong-sido
out IN the high wind while raincoats,
rubbers aud other storm attire were
of no avail. Anybody who went out
not wet. that was all there was 10 IL.
While the storm ragged last night, ths
mercury slipped down the Thermometers
tube. registering 50 degrees az midnight.
or 81 degrees lower than the midnight
of Auuust 10 year ago. Janitors at
the local hospitals pot busy with the
heating apparatus. A number or private
residences gave signs OF temporary
furnace fires this morning, built TO dry
out the house.
Social events were called on, conse-
quently most Of the town went 10 bad
early and did not know that the electric
lights were out OF commission between
1 and , o'clock. Leaf-strewn streets
all over the city this morning gave 2
suggestion Of the fallen trees removed
by the street Department workers dur
Ing the night.
Telephone. telegraph and fre alarm
systems in the city were IN continual
trouble, and the police linemen worked
well after midnight getting the systems
In working order. Several police dis
Iricts could not send in reports as the
result OF trees falling and pulling down
Ihe wires. One tree fell on Ninth
street. between King and French. and
N its course took down the trolley wire
md tied up The cars for some time.l
The police took red lights and placed,
hem at all fallen trees that were re-
ported. The wind upset all the traffic
standards and the police patrol had 20
collect them.
Concord avenue, between Van Buren,;
street and the Boulevard. csved In andl
,nly the quick action OF the police de-,
,artment probably prevented an acci-l
lent there. A hole in the street. 10 by,
Continued on Page Eleven.)
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
RAILROAD BEDS
ARE Washed OUT,
TRAINS DELAYED

Three washouis on the main line Of
the Delaware division OF the p. b. &
w. railroad last night tied up all north
bound and southbound trafilc until lato
this morning. The Norfolk express. OF
either two or three sections, which
should have arrived here before day
light this morning, was tied up south
Of Clayton for hours. and was led into
this city by the FIRST northbound local,
scheduled 10 leave Clayton at us
O'Clock. Because OF washouts at st.
AIMS Crossing, Canal Bridge and Kirk
wood. the 7.is train above referred
10 did not reach French street station
until fi.3O O'Clock, or three and three
quarters hours late. Behind u came the
Norfolk express and other trains that
had been stalled.
In order 10 get by the washouts II
was necessary for the trains TO use
cross-overs. northbound trains using
southbound tracks part OF the distance
and southbound trains using. north
bound tracks part OF the distance. This
led TO an unavoidable transportation
tumble all the way along the main
line from Wilmington 10 Cape Charles,
Va.
Gamble Latrobe, general manager or
the division was at Cape Charles in his
private car when the storm broke. lie
left Immediately for Wilmington. At
that time the wind was blowing at the
rate or G5 miles an hour at the Nir-
ginia capes When near Clayton he
wired ahead for the 7,is train 70 be
held up until he could reach II, and
CONTINUED on Page Eieven.)
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
TWOMEN GOODWIN TO
DEATH WHEN BARGE
SINKS IN THE RIVER

Litons
Light during the height OF the last night bsrges owned by the
with them
who had been left oad late yesterday afternoon The fact that the bargs
who the where they lived could not be learned
worked with having
lug n o SOme missing
working
considerably beds washed
Delaware City
hut no ives wereo
and were
Limit had beena acho the night
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
BEGGED WHILE DRUNK,
JUDGE EXCUSES HIM

While on 4 door-to-door tour Of
houses in the neighborhood OF seventh
and Scott streets. begging food. yes
terday, George Sweeney was arrested
by Oflcer Neasey. Deputy Judge Fin
ger, in Municipal Court this morning,
suspended sentence on him.
Sweeney stated that he has home
here and has no need 10 beg. lie was
in the neighborhood seeking another
man in regard 10 a job he expected TO
get in local morocco factory, ne said.
lie has been arrested before, ne adj
mitted, for drunkenness.
The officer said that sweeney had been
drinking.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
YOUTH STEALS $3.50,
CAUGHT AT DEPOT

boy keep a close watch on that
coat. I've got $3.50 in the pocket"
Thus spoke Harry J. Winkler, OF No.
iii9 French street today, as he settled
back in a BARRIERS chair In an uptown
tonsorial parlor preparatory TO being
shaved. When the barber had COM
pleted his task. Mr.. Wlnkler put the
coat on. only to find lhat his money
was gone So was the boy whom he
had detailed as his private watchman.
Mr.. Winkler at once started out as
detective on his own hook and flnally
located the boy and his wealth at
French street station. The money was
recovered and the youthful wstchman
was allowed TO go by Mr.. Winkier.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
THIS BRIDE COMES FROM ENGLAND.

Stanley Tourtell. formerly Of this city
but recently Of Jacksonville, Fla, and
Miss Gladys Martel, who arrived this
week from Liverpool on the ;. 5.
Vasare were married on Tuesday after
noon in New York by the Rev. Mr..
Reed. pastor OF Trinity Episcopal
Church. The bride and groom were
attended by Mrs. f. w. Queripel, Of No.
252O jefferson street, this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tourtell are now the
guests OF Mrs. Queripel. They expect
TO return 10 Jacksonville about August
20 where they will make their home.
Mr.. Tourtell at one time lived in
Guernsey, England.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
EXPLOSIVES FIGURE
In PEORIA RI0TING

PEORIA, H.. Aug a United Press)--
A truce. effective until p. m. today
brought a temporary end TO rioiing and
hurling OF explosives by strikers from
the Keystone Steel and Wire Company
here.
Reuben and Alvin Sommers, cousins,
and sons OF the two owners OF the
plant, were believed dying from gun
shot wounds sustained last night in re-
pelling strikers attacks on the plant
Two Others were badly injured ana
numerous persons bore slight wounds.
The tenth regiment, State militia. and
four companies of Peoria guardsmen,
under Adjutant General Dickson. were,
stationed on the company's grounds.
some damage to buildings occurredi
when an unknown striker threw sticks
Of dynamic into the yards last night. !
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
GUILTY, BUT HADN'T
THE FINE HANDY

That he was guilty Of the charge and
had no money yesterday, but would
be able 10 ''come in and square up on
Saturday" was the excuse given by
Robert Myers for falling TO appear in
court yesterday morning to answer a
charge OF operating an automobile
without a license. As his excuse was
decidedly unsatisfactory to the court, he
was fined $40 and costs. for contempt
OF court. and like sum on the first
charge.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
MISS LOCKWOOD TALKS
FOR W0MAN'S PARTY

Relative 10 the letter OF Miss Marie
Lockwood, which appeared in the after
noon papers OF Wednesday, purporting
10 represent all the suffraglsts in the
State, the Delaware Equal Suffrage AS
sociation today authorized the state
nent that Miss Lockwood, who sub
soribes herself Chairman Ratification
Campaign Commn-tee." is such for the
Womans' Party only, and is in no wise
representative Of the Delaware Equal
Suffrage Association. its sentiments or
policy. now under the direction OF leg
islative chairman, Miss Leah Burton, or
Lewes.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
ATHLETIC FEDERATION MEETING.

There VIII be a meeting tonight at
the Young Mems Christian Association
Of the Church Athletic Federation or
ganized by John A. Martin. Of the VIII
mington Community Service, for pur-
poses OF organization. There are up
wards OF thirty churches who are in
terested in the federation and the meet
ing tonight will elect officers and COM
mittees.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
GINEN FAREMELL PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Grandon c. Reed gave a
dinner party Tuesday evening at their
apartments. No. 100 East Thirteenth
street. i'm honor Of L. " Atwell. oI
this city. Mr.. Atwell was formerly IN
the real estate business. but will leave
in a few days for Fort Worth. Texas,
where he will again engage in real es-
tate business.
Those attending the dinner were:
Miss Mary Alexander, Miss Lillian
Montgomery, George B. Massey. OF
Philadelphia; E. V. Atwell. and Mr..
and Mrs. Reed.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
IRENE GETS ANOTHER CHANCE.

Unable TO secure a bondsman. Irene
Stevenson, q Negress, who was held last
week to keep the peace. was allowed 10
20 by Deputy Judge Finger in Munich
pal Court this morning, on her prom
ise TO keep out OF trouble She was
ordered TO report back to the court
September q.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
GROWING FRUITS
TORN FROM TREES
SIX INCHES OF RAIN FELL.

That the storm that ragged laseA
night was a cloudburst was evidentl|
by the records OF tho City Registry
Bureau today The total rainfall
for the past twenty-four hours end 4
ina al S o'clock this morning was
81 inches which Is record for VIII,
mlnuton.
During the night, between 5
o'clock yesterday afternoon and s
o'clock today the rain fall was tho
heaviest. measuring "a inches. Ac-
cording 90 the records Of the local
weather bureau, the highest rain
fall reported previously for one day
was about 4 inches.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
BILLION FOR SOLDIERS FAMILIES

WASHINGTON Aug. ia United Press.)
Insurance awards made to relatives
Of soldiers. sailors and marines. killed
in the war, passed the si,OO0COOOO
mark today, the War Risk Insurance
Bureau snnounceA
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
FINE CAR SPLITTER

For splitting on the floor Of Della
ware avenue car, John Pzybylek, Of
No. 4 South Christiana avenue. was
fined 81 and costs by Magistrate Gill
lis, yesterday afternoon. lie was ar
rested by William l.. Weldin, chief de-
tective Of the company.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
PASTOR GRAY A VISITOR.

The Rev. ]. Howard Gray, OF Lake
Charles, La. formerly pastor OF Ep-
worth Church in this city. is spending
the month OF August in Delaware. ne
will speak at the twilight service az
I O'Clock at Epworth Church on sun
dav
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
sIpu,N GETS OFF on PROMISE.

Promising TO go TO work and support
his family, Harry Sidman. who was un-1
able 10 secure a bondsmsn on a non-l
support order fixed against him by the |
court last week. was allowed to so ont
his own recognizance by Deputy Judgsi
Finger in Municipal Court this morn.
ing He wsS~instructed to report back
TO the court September 81,
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
To ERECT PORCH.

Building Inspector Preston today IS
sued a permit TO V. +. Marconl TO erect
a porch at No. 3i6 Eighth avenue, to
cost Si35.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
TELEGRAPH SERVICE DELAYED.

Officials OF the Western Union lele-
graph Company at noon today an
nounced that all ie,egrams Tor deliN-
cry 10 points south OF Wilmington
,yould be delayed, because OF wire
troubles.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
DEATH AND CROP LOSS IN
STORM THAT WHIPS STATE
NIGHT GALE, CLOUDBURST,
DESTROY CROPS, TREES,
ANDINUNDATE DELA AWARE

6. 1 Inches of Water
Let DOWn by Clouds
SUeHs s tire a m s /,
Causing MdnyWdsh-
outs. Daylight Finds,
City Streets Piled
With Tree L m BIS
and Trunks. Electric
Light and Telephones
Services Crippled
Evening journal., 1919-08-14

be good 10 the cnndren--0ive them
CLOVER DAIRY NURSERYsMILK@-Ady.
Evening journal., 1919-08-14
WEATHER

Partly cloudy tonight and
Friday; not much change in
temperature; moderate 10
fresh north winds, diminish
ing and becoming variable.