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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-08

complication may have set in, Dreco
is promised to pave the way for quick
recovery and return to health, strength
and happiness
Thousands Of doubters have come to
try this new medicine, and have gone
away singing its praises. Hundreds
of signed testimonials are being re-
ceived attesting to the remarkable re-
suits obtained after almost everything
else had failed
Life was a constant misery to me
on account of stomach trouble head
aches an dconstipation," says DR.. w
r. Bassett, the well known resident of
Waldron, Ga. in a signed statement.
Il suffered terrible pains in my side
and the muscles in my back seemed
drawn UP. My liver was sluggish and
spots floated before my eyes; also had
eczema on my ear, which 1 couldn't
cure feel that every one should
know about this grand medicine
Dreco. which has relieved all my trou-
bles and healed the eczema"
Gains II Pounds in TWO Weeks.
John Bassinger, the carpenter, of
proximity Station. n. c., says: "As
bad as need the money, I wouldn't
take $1,000 for what Dreco has done
for me- My back ached so bad it felt
like some one was jabbing knife into
me- / couldn't sleep for the awful
pains I had. If any one had slapped
me on the back would have tainted
but tonight am well and strong
man again, and owe it all to Dreco
It wonderful what Dreco has done.
There was a time / couldn't sleep at
all, but now sleep so sound I don't
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-08
4AMARINE WATERS
MADE FOR A PURPOSE.

They give relief from constipation,
colds and headache without harming
the stomach. They are pleasant to
take-are eaten like candy, and their
action is SO pleasant that no discom-
fort is experienced
Get them from your druggist-3oc
per box. Mfg. by Lamarine Lab
oratories, Atlanta. Ga.-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-08

We are proud of the conf
dence doctors, druggists and the
public have in 666 Chill and
Fever Tonic.-adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-08

At Cleveland, 4; St. Louis, 2.
At Chicago. 9; Detroit, g.
Others rain.
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AMERICAN
YESTERDAYS RESULTS
SOUTHERN

At Mobile, 4; Atlanta, 2.
At New orleans, 2; Birmingham, s..
Others rain.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-08
MILLIONS ARE NEAR THE BRINK OF
RUIN And DON'T KNOW IT, He SAYS
a lane menaI of run- isb
G
stomach trouble. John Bassinser says:
NEIGHeoRHoo0 SURPRISED"

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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-08
NATIONAL.
rain
AMERICAN

National League games postponed,
rain.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-08

Rub-My- TIsm IS a great pain
killer. 1t relieves pain and sore
ness caused by Rheumatism,
uraIgia, Sprains. etc.-adv
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-08
GAMES TODAY.
NATIONAL,

NATIONAL.
Philadelphia at Brooklyn.
Boston at New York.
st. Louis at Pittsburg.
Cincinnati at Chicago.
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-08

hear the whistle blow of mornings
Why, 1 gained II pounds in two weeks,
and want to tell every one about this
wonderful medicine
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-08
AMERICAN

Detroit at st. Louis.
Chicago at Cleveland.
New York at Philadelphia
washington at Boston.
Evening journal., 1919-12-31
TAKING OF CENSUS
BEGINSONFRIDAY
All Enumerators Are In
Structed as to Their
Duties
SOME IMPORTANT
QUESTIONS LISTED

William II. Welsch. local supervisor
OF the census. concluded his series OF
lectures to the enumerators today. and
these men and women are now pre-
pared 30 enter upon their duties. They
have received Instructions as 10 every
detail, and are. therefore, fully inform
ed. The enumerators are impressed
with the importance OF treating with
civility and consideration every house
holder, while firmly insisting that the
questions propounded must be answer
ed.
All OF these have to do with con-
ditions existing prior to January 4. II
the head Of the family shotld die on
New Years Day or at any time there
after before the enumerator puts IN an
appearance. his name must be included.
even though at the time he shall have
been superseded. On the other hand. a
child born on January 1 is not to be
included.
Care must also be exercised in list
ing those out OF town. Boys or girls
Rt school in other cities are TO be re-
garded as members Of the home family;
this applies. also, to others temporarily
absent. Where, however, a son or
daughter is employed elsewhere and re-
Continued on Page Two
Evening journal., 1919-12-31
DOUBT wilson
WILDE Third
Term SEEKER
Presidents Decision Will Be
Read at Jackson Day
Banquet, Jan. 8
IF HE REFUSES, BRYAN
MAY TRY TO LEAD

WASHINGTON. Dec. 81. UNITED
Press. president Wilson next week is
expected 20 make known his intentions
with regard to third term.
The President is preparing a message
to Homer s. Cummings, chairman Of
the Democratic National Committee,
which Cummings will read at the Jack
son Day banquet on the evening Of
January 8. In this message Wilson
will disclose his decision, party Off
clals believe.
II was learned at the White House
today that while the President has con-
ferred with Secretary Tumulty regard
ing his message TO the jackson Day
bhnquetters he made no mention Of the
third term matter.
Wilson Is stlll IN such a weakened
condition that he is liable 10 have a
relapse II he ovedoes. Il was stated
The quiet celebration Of his birthday.
December %. caused him 10 feel a little
worse the following day.
Although party officials hold the
private opinion" that Wilson will not
be a third-term candidate none Of them
is disposed 10 make a prediction and
the possibility that he may enter the
contest is strong enough 30 hold back
Continued on Page Two
Evening journal., 1919-12-31
gave 3,I34 DAYS
FREE SERVICE
Homeopathic Hospital Re-
lieved Much Suffering
During Year
I ,23e PATIENTS ARE
ADMITTED IN 1919

The Homeopathic Hospital. No 1901
Van Buren sire {. has completed a
most successful year, In which sickness
and suffering have been relieved and
many charitable acts performed FOR pa
ticnls unable 10 pay for their treatment.
The hospital has increased It's facilit es
for the public welfare. and has estab-
lished Us n more and more deeply In
the favor ~ the public during The past
year as one Of The finest and most IN
nuential Institutions OF the city and
state.
During the year 1919. there have been
1879 patients admitted 10 the Hon o.
palhic Hospital. with the very small
proportion Of % deaths There were 2i6
new Wilmingionians who arrived on
earth and IN the city. via the Homeo-
pathic Hospital. The hospital gave
3i3i days OF free service, and 2.Si9 free
dressings were given In the receiving
ward There were 32j free patients ad-
mltted.
During the year. money donations
have amounted 10 s3,080. The facilities
Of the institution have been increased
by tha opening OF the new maternity
department. with private rooms, operat-
ing, sierilizing and etherizing rooms.
Evening journal., 1919-12-31
RECORD YEAR
FOR BUSINESS
ONPENINSULA
Wholesale and Retail Trade
and Banks Report
Prosperity
ONLY 81 BUSINESS
FAILURES REPORTED

The year 1919 has exceeded all pre-
vious years in the volume Of business
done by both retail and wholesale mer-
chants. on the Delaware peninsula. ac-
cordng 70 a trade review, issued today
by 5. VI. Harrison, manager Of the local
branch Of the r. G.. Dunn & Co. Mer-
canti,e Agency.
During the Christmas season." says
the statement" the retail merchants
report they have done the biggest vol
ume OF business in their history; that
prices have been high and that in
some instances, their sales were lin
tied seriously by inability to obtain suf-
flcient merchandise.
"The banks Of Wilmington also have
had a very successful year. Deposits
are higher than ever before, and there
has been an active demand for loans.
lowing TO high prices Of labor and
material, building operations have not
been very active during the past year,
and in this respect Wilmington, 1t is
believed, has Jagged behind other cities,
where considerable building has been
undertaken during the past year. At
least two new buildings Of considerable
size will be erected on Market street
during the coming year, and II is hoped
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1919-12-31
TODAY ISLAST
OF UNUSUAL YEAR
Great Plans Made to We'll
come Infant 1920
Tonight
NO LACK OF
CELEBRATIONS

Indications are that the cherubio
infant-i920-will not receive the warm
reception accorded his predecessors
The majority OF WilmingtOnlans will
probably be snoring In their beds be-
fore the midnight hour tonight The
wherewithal TO keep the eyes open has
been snatched away from the ordinary
mortal. and the lessons OF wood
alcohol, it is hoped, have taken effect
upon those who. but for the death toll
OF Christmas. would have willingly
taken a chance" on anything they
could lay hands upon.
Wilmington. however, IS not 30 be
like city Of the dead tonight. Hotels
and theatres are Offering special in
ducements in the way Of entertain
ment, and II one may Judge from the
elaborate PREPARATIONS, there will be
no lack Of JOY
Naturally. there VIII be the usual
carnival spirit tonight which, toward
midnight will develop into a general
racket. Bells, whistles and other noise
making devices will be brought into
play TO bid adieu 10 the passing year
ard TO welcome in the new.
The churches VIII hold special serv-
ices. Union devOiions will be held in
several Methodist Episcopal churchos
and there will be the customary watch
night services.
As in years past. there will be re-
Continued on Page Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1919-12-31
% PRISONERS ESCAPE
FROM WORKHOUSETHIS YEAR

Determined to appreend Price, Negro, murderer of
Paolman Thomas Zebey, who walked out of the New Castle
County Worhoue late Monday afternoon, Attorney General David
Reinhardt had Sheriff Grassland assemble fifty men at
woshouse Geenban o'clock this morning. to conduct
thorough search upper of the State for Price
posse divided into under leaders and within
two hours after they started posse lead by Deputy Sheriff
Thomas Parker reported from Painters Crossroads West
Chester P Negro answering Prices description had passed
through there an hour and half before.
When tbs information received, State Detective Mccoy
Who had charge posse with "Zm, the Belgian police dog
brought Philadelphia Yesterday sent for Detective
Mccoy the section about Newark that time and he left at
join Deputy Sheriff Parker The police dog which lost the
of the escaped Negro Falkland late yesterday VII be placed
Of the Painters Crossing today.
From information reayed here by Deputy Sheriff Parker
learned that the Negro supposed to be Price slept green
house night morning obta breakfast from Negess
of that section When the posse arrived at this house the
said that the man had gone towards West Chester
John Collins Negro, of Painters Crossing, Pa, who reported
having sheltered greenhouse thought have
Price, informed Sergeant Green of the Detective Bureau
the telephone early this afternoon that the picture of Price
shown him by Deputy Sheriff Parker that of the he shell
tered last night
This Collins said told him he from Oklahoma. He
promised greenhouses midnight tonight
Detective Mccoy who has the Belgian police dog with
him. due to reach the greenhouses early tbs afternoon
posses searches
recaptured
The osse Is divided into six parcs the various p beno IN bare q,
deputy Masney city
Mccoy william
s Jones constable and Walter wiis veteran detective In each
provided with photograph the fugitive
in
the al sheriff
is that cOmiaus has
provided
lish
Of Darlington
Armstrong;
CurIc William
Wilmington Lucus Jones' Walter wi John Moore and
Mahoney.
Of the trail
Black, Pakhi
Suddard
General eardt denied this morning that he had made state
before the meeting OF the Grand Jury week.
morning
had the
whether
Idnotn nreSentth The ma o
Evening journal., 1919-12-31
10 WESTERN UNION
EMPLOYEES GET RAISE

Nineteen employees in the local ONCE
Of the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany will receive an incSease in pay
dating tomorrow, the same as other
employees Of the company throughout
the country. The increase will be IS
or 10 per cent, according to Length Of
service with the company. In the
local office, IS men will receive a IS
per cent. increase, and one employe
who has not been with the company
a year will get a 10 per cent. raise. The
increase effects only employees receiving
less than $3.50 a month.
That is in addition to the bonus OF
30 per cent. granted October 81 for the
preceding three months and the 90 per
cent. bonus for November and Decem-
ber which will be paid today. These
bonuses are the equivalent Of a 20 per
cent increase in salaries from August
1, the date on which the government
turned back the lines 20 the company.
Evening journal., 1919-12-31
NATION TO BE DRY AT
12.O1 A. NJ, JAN. II

WASHINGTON Dec. 81 United
Press January Il and not January i6,
will he the birthday OF constitutional
prohibition. The bureau Of internal reye-
nue. has decided
Enforcement Of constitutional prohi-
billion will start at 1901 q. m. January
i7, Commissioner Roper said The con-
sttutional amendment In the strict le-
gal sense was TO become effective ex-
actly one year after the Both state rati-
fed it. but no one seems TO know on
what hour OF January IS, 1919. the 36th
state acted Under present conditions
he commissioners ruling means noih-
ing, but should wartime prohibition be
ended before that time 10 would give
few hours more 10 reduce the large
amount Of liquor in the country.
Evening journal., 1919-12-31
DOUBT PEACE
AGREEMENT
BY YJANUARY6 6
American Circles Believe
Plebiscite Wont Be
Solved by Then
DECIDE TURKS MUST
GET OUT OF EUROPE

PARIS, Dec. 81. UNITED Press Al
though the Supreme Council officially
has fixed january as the date FOR
signing Of the protocol and the cOnse-
quent exchange OF ratincatlons to make
the treaty effective. American circles
predicted It will not be possible to ac-
complish the necessary mass OF work
by that date
Many arrangements, including the
final preparations for the various pleb-
iscites remain to be made, il was
pointed out.
The council today decided TO send a
commission 20 supervise the evacua-
tion Of Hungarian troops from the area
ceded to Austria. II tabled the Swiss
petition TO enter the league Of nations.
delaying action until the lcbgue begins
functloning.
The latest optimistic hope. Il was
said, was based on information secured
from Kurt Won Lersner, head Of the
German delegation here, intimating Ger
many will accept the Allied demand for
signature Of the protocol without spe-
cllc agreement 10 reduce the Allied
demand for 100000 tons OF German ma
Continued on Page Two
Evening journal., 1919-12-31
ONE killed BY
EXPLODINGBO
Explosion Occurs at Aber-
deem When Men Re
move Charge
VICTIM WENT THROUGH
WAR UNSCATHED

HAVRE DE GRACE. Md. Dec. al
One man was killed and two were in
iured when an aerial bomb exploded
yesterday at the aberdeen Proving
Ground. The dead man:
Ebert Fallon. p years old, son OF
Mrs. George Abendschein, this place.
The injured:
Henry Campbell. ruptured ear drum.
cuts and shock.
John Hildebrand. cuts and shock
All three men were rushed to the post
hospital FallOn, who was not killed
outright. had an arm and leg blown
Off. He died this afternoon.
The men, Il is understood, dropped
the bomb. II did not explode then and
they started TO remove the charge from
II. It was then that 10 went of.
Young FallOn was a member OF the
one Hundred and Fifteenth Infantry,
Company ID, and saw active service in
France, returning TO his home last May.
Since his return to this country he has
been employed at the proving ground.
This accident is one Of several which
have occurred there recently.
Evening journal., 1919-12-31
FEWER DEATHS;
MORE BIRTHS
City Fire Losses Heavy Dur
ing Year Just
Ending
1919 COUPLES
WERE MARRIED

Wilmington. which showed a fright
ful death rate for the year f9is. due
mainly to the scourge Of influenza, re
sumed its usual place last year among
the low death rate cities OF the coun-
try. the total deaths reported 10 the
Health Department being ij7i.
The birth rate was unusually high.
showing the population Of the city to
be increasing The total births report
ed were 2976, or 1912 more than the
total number Of deaths
AS a Gretna Green. the city stlll holds
its own. the marriages performed to-
falling 1919 during the year TO date.
The deaths by months for 1919 were
as follows: January, i79: February.
i73: March. 2i5; April i0S May. 1876 /:
June. 100: July. 9G: August. ~: Sep
tember, 96 October. %. November. 100:
December. iis Total 1914.
Fire Losses Of Year.
Fire losses during the past year
were heavy. the IRE department he'ng
called on 10 combat several serious
fires. The record Of alarms as main
iained by officials Of The Delaware Fire
Company. which responds 10 all alarms.
shows a total Of ii9 box alarms The
fre losses for the calendar year have
not been computed. however The box
alarms by months was as follows: jan
uary IS; February, 81; March, 70; April
IS; May. g: June. "a; July. ii; August
3; September. s s/October. Z; November,
9; December, fl.
The Delaware fire truck during The
year responded 10 seven stlll alarms.
The most serious FIRE OF the year. so
far as loss is concerned, was that in the
Continued on Page Two
Evening journal., 1919-12-31
PERSHING BOOM
GROWSOUT West
Nationwide Movement For
G. o. P. Presidential
Nomination Reported
G. G. DAWES, MAN
BEHIND THE GUNS

NEW YORK, Dec. 3i.-Political
scouts. whose business II is to watch
The development Of Presidential booms
in various parts OF the country. report
ed here today that the movement for
General John J. Pershing. head Of the
American Expedltionary Forces In
France, Is a most serious proposition.
They report that a nat onwide move
ment Is being developed rapidly and
that apparently Il has plenty Of money
behind it Charles G. Dawes, former
Comptroller OF the Currency and a
prominent ChicahO flnancie. Is said to
be me man behind the guns. He was
a Brigadier-G General on Pershing's stRff
in France, acting as chief purchasing
agent for the force.
Following the announcement on Mon
day that former United States Senator
Elmer J. Burkett had thrown the
Pershing hat into the ring It has been
learned that the National Pershing for
President Club, with headquarters at
Lincoln, Neb. has been formed. as, well
as the Nebraska University Pershing
for President Club. The latter has
sent out an appeal to all alumni OF the
university, saying I'm part:
General John J. Pershing is the best
known man in the world today. and
by his wonderful record Of achieve
ment has brought distinction not only
20 himself but also to Nebraska
University as well.
I'VE do not ask your money, but we
do want your support"
The pledge that is being sent through
Nebraska says in part:
~ pledge myself 10 exert every effort
in futhe'ance Of this movement 10
draft this der-statesman-soldler for
the nations highest Office regardless OF
his personal wishes and 10 cooperate
with the other members Of this club
IN securing the instruction Of The
Nebraska delegation to The Republi-
can Convention for General Pershing."
Evening journal., 1919-12-31

When asked This morning II he
wanted 10 make any further statement
about the escape OF Price, Chef Warden
Cross said: 1t is rather a late date to
ask me that after the abuse thai has
been heapcd upon me-" Continuing. he
said: Human nature is not infallib e
and I cannot be expected to be guard
and have charge Of the institution ana
guards, as well as the prisoners, at all
times"
Warden Cross admitted that Lem
Prices escape was first disclosed by
John Price. brother of The murderer
John. who occupied a cell on the same
tier with Lem, was being taken to MS
cell by Guard Parkhill, when he passed
LENS cell and seeing that his brother
was not there, commented on MS aD.
sence. When the guard was satlshed
that Lem was not in his cell he gave
the a arm.
Al that time II was thought Price was
in the building and thorough search
was made Of the prison with lanterns.
Every corner OF the workhouse was
examined and then Guards McElwee ana
BLACK were sent to cover the grounds
and TO learn. If possible, If any OF the
doors were open. II was then that the
sack of -four was found on the ground.
inst outside the wOrkh0use, and the
Two guards, thinking that IL had been
stolen by someone. reported their nrd
10 Warden Cross, who at once de-
Evening journal., 1919-12-31

clared Lem Price was the man whe
had crossed the center OF the malr
floor with the bag on his shoulder.
That Price was familiar with tht
handling Of the Hour by trustees abou
the workhOuse. was admitted today b.,
Warden Cross, who said that for the
past three months OF Prices previou.
term at the w0rkhouse. he had beer
employed as a "trusty" on the work
house farm.
The fact that he had carried simlla.
bags Of -four out OF the Institution be
Continued on Page Two
Evening journal., 1919-12-31
SPECIAL COLLECTOR WEBS

Special to The Evening Journal
DOVER, Dec. 3i.-Friends Of Carroll
6. Fisher, special collector OF State
Revenue, were somewhat surprised to-
day, when they learned that he had
fallen prey to cupid and was married
at Cheswold today, by the Rev. G. r.
Smith. to Miss Myra L. Aldrich, also OF
Wyoming.
Evening journal., 1919-12-31
WATCH NIGHT AT UNION.

Watch night services viii be held at
Union NJ. F. Church tonight. beginning
at fl o'clock. An entertainment viii
be given by the young people Of the
church, beginning at 9 o'clock. 10 Will
be followed by a social hour. Refresh
ments will be served.
Evening journal., 1919-12-31
sY. ROYs IN VICTOR PLANT

A party OF boys OF the local Y. NJ.
c. A.. under Mr. Dennlson. assistant
secretary. left Wilmington this morn
ing, for Camden. Il. J. The boys will
be shown through the Victor Phono-
graph Co. building
Evening journal., 1919-12-31
DANCE OLD YEAR OUT
AND NEW YEAR IN

The old year viii be danced out
and the new one in at the commu-
nifty Christmas celebration In the
Public Building tonight.
The program will begin at s
O'Clock with a playlet The Git OF
Time" by Y. w. c. A. girls. There
Will be vaudeville numbers. mem
bers OF the police force contributing
vocal selections.
The music will be continuous for
the dancing. being furnished by
brass band and an orchestra.
This will be the closing number
OF the community program.
Evening journal., 1919-12-31
OPERATED on FOR APPENDICITIS

Mamie D'AlOnza, 12-year-Old daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs Titus NJ. D'Alonza,
was operated on for appendicitis by
Drs. Lenderman and Bastan at the
Physicians and Surgeons Hospital yes
terday
Evening journal., 1919-12-31
WATCH NIGHT AT UILLCREST.

Watch night services VIII be hAld In
Hillcrest NJ r. Church tonight. begin
ming at II o'clock. The Christmas en-
tertainment will be given tomorrow
night. An Interesting program has been
arranged.
Evening journal., 1919-12-31
SIN AND THE.
LOST AND FOUND.

r osT-BETwEEN TENTH AND CLAY
IL ton and Second and Market streets.
pearl beads, four white sapphires. in
clasp. Reward. Return to 917 y. Clay
ton st. dec3t2t-
Continued on Page Twelve.
Evening journal., 1919-12-31
TOnAY,s TEMpEnATInE-

At the Evening Journal Ofllce.
500 A. M.....32 1900 p. Mo
1000 A. M.....36 100 p. M... As
Evening journal., 1919-12-31
POSSES, DOGS HUNT NEGRO MURDERER:
FUGITIVE MAY BE NEAR WEST CHESTER
SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES HEAR SUSPECT
SPENT NIGHT IN GREE NHOUSE:
PARKER DIRECTS THE MAN HUNT

Police Dog Placed on NeUeSt
Clue from Painters Crossing Just
OUer State Line That Suspicious
Character is in That NeighbOr-
hood. WOriehOuse Trustees Accept
Resignation of Chief Clerk Who
Let Condemned Man Walk to
Freedom
Evening journal., 1919-12-31

The safe. Sensible Drink. GLOVER
DAIRY QUALITY MILK.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-12-31

Certified Mix for Infants-Clover
Dairy Co.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-12-31
WEATHER

Increasing cloudiness prob
ably followed by rain or snow
late tonight or Thursday,
fresh south wlnsd.