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Evening journal., 1919-09-19
THREE MONTHS FOR
STEALING NECKTIES.
Harlan Oxygen tank Thief
Case Contiru,d Until
Next Month
GRAND JURY BRINGS
IN l45 TRUE BILLS

In Court OF General Sessions .his
morning, Joseph Furati. convicted by
a jury on charge of larceny Of sew
eral neckties and shirts from the
store Of James c. Tuok, was sentenced
by Judge Rice TO three months Inn
prisOnmcnt Trial OF the case started
yesterday afternoon
The case of Edward Norton was
continued until the next term Of court.
lie Is charged with the larceny Of
oxygen tanks from the Harlan plant
and obtaining money under false pre-
lenses.
The case OF John Price, charged
with pointing a pistol. was retired
The date for argument in The case
Of Walter H. llartloVc, charged with
selling a deadly weapon TO a minor,
has not yet been set The question
involved Is whether or not cartridges,
which were sold TO a boy at Mr.. Hart
loves hardware and sporting goods
store, are deadly weapons. John T..
Lynn Is attorney for HartlONe
Judge Rice withheld decision on the
application OF Robert g. Harman for the
parole Of John Carr, until the man :
reputation can be investigated by Pa
role officer Stout Carr Is accused OF
the larceny Of a picture from a house
In which he roomcd.
Paul Dumpson, Negro, pleaded guilty
TO a charge Of driving OF an automo-
bile belonging 10 Joseph j. WINNER
without his consent. He was paroled
10 Parole officer Stout for two years,
provided that he will pay, in INSTALL
ments. for the damage done 20 the car.
sii9. by an accident with which he met
while driving 70.
The grand jury finished IFS work yes
lerday for the September term Of court
returning. during It's four days sitting
ii5 true bills and ign0rins five. Judge
Conrad commended them on the man
ner in which they handled the business.
The present grand jury retires after
the November term OF court.
Evening journal., 1919-09-19
STREET BLOCKS HERE.

The wood blocks for the paving OF
West Tenth street between Market and
Orange streets, arrived on The scene oS
operations this morning after delay
Of more than week. The cars contain
ing the blocks had been held up in
some Of the railroad yards.
Street Commissioner Pierson said on
Wednesday that it would be only a
matter Of a few days Of completing the
street. as soon as the blocks arrived.
Il Is thought that West Tenth street
will be open for all traffic before 0c-
tOber 4.
Evening journal., 1919-09-19
ORGANIZE LEGION
POSTS down STATE
Branches Will be Formed
at Harrington and
Newark Tonight
EXPECT TO SECURE
QUOTA OF M :MBERS

Delegations from this city VIII so TO
Harrington and Newark this evening
for the purpose Of organizing posts Of
the American Legion In those towns.
Or. Joseph Bringhurst, Of Harrington
is in charge OF the organization there
and the Newark post will be organized
under the direction Of Richard II. Whit
tlngham. The local delegation visiting
these places 10 assist Will comprise
members Of TIE Stale executive com
mltlee.
Arrangements have been made for the
institution OF a post at Milford next
Monday evening by Or. William Mar
shall. Jr.. who was a major in The
medical corps OF the seth Pioneers.
Organization will be effected at Laurel
at a public meeting 10 be held ON Tues
day evening cecil r. Benson. Of Lau-
rel has been actively engaged in or
ganizallon work in that territory for
some days.
The organization work throughout
the State, so far as arranged, con
templates the organization OF local
posts at Georgtown. in charge Of Hal
stead p. Layton: Seaford, H. NJ Man
ning: Lewes, r. c. Beebe; Laurel. Cecil
II. Benson; smyrna, John u. LcFeVrc
Middleiown, Benjamin +. Biggs; Smyr-
ma. cOlored. George l.. Polk, Harring-
ton. Or. Joseph Brlnshurst; Newark, r.
r. WhiNmgham; New Castle, Jesse A..
Mckay; Dover, William ID. Denny /;
MarshallOn, Harvey Clouscr.
The local Offices, at The church build
ing and at the armory, received over
fifty applications last evening and yes
icrday, which Is considered very salts
factory. The members OF the legion
are anxious that every service man and
woman In Delaware should take ad-
vantage Of this opportunity 10 ally
themselves with the legion. where, on
am absolutely equal footing, whether
overseas men or not. they may de-
rive much benent themselves, and be
OF much service 60 their country
their comrades and themselves. Ap-
piications should be filed al The church
building office, the armory. or win
the members OF the several teams.
Delaware is after 20o0 members 10
The national membership drive.
Evening journal., 1919-09-19
STORM CUTS
SHORT MANY CROPS

Shipments over the Delaware Division
OF the Pennsylvania Railroad for the
past week as follows: Apples, 9,oOi
baskeis; same week last year. iis6s
baskets.
Peaches. ~ baskets; same week last
year. a. baskets.
Pears. 2.SsO baskets same week last
year Gj,33i baskets; tomatoes, 1925
baskets; same week last year, 29S,693
baskets
Craps. i3i.7O6 pounds; same week
last year. psi. .72O pounds.
sweet potatoes. 1928 barrels; same
week last year. Sji barrels.
White potatoes. $50 barrels; same
week last year, 20,605 carriers.
Watermelons. 26 carloads; same week
last year, four carloads.
70 will be seen that the only gains
were in grapes, watermelons and sweet
potatoes. In all other shipments there
was a marked decrease. This Is due TO
the Aorm OF the latter part Of August.
Evening journal., 1919-09-19
MEREDITH GAINS
RECRUITS FOR NAVY

Two more men have been enlisted by
he L. 6. {. Meredith, which has been in
Wilmington since last Saturday morn
lng. A number Of others were sent to
Philadelphia for medical examination,
,ut they could not qualify as the re-
Iuirements are somewhat stricter than
hose during the war.
This morning five more men were
sent to the recruiting station In Phila-
ielphia 10 be examined for service on
the Meredith. They will return this af-
ternoon.
The Meredith Is now flying at her
foremast a banner bearing this inscrip-
tion. "Join the Navy-U. :. :. Mere
diih. This has attracted some atten'
tion, and can plainly be seen from Mar
ket street bridge.
This morning the destroyer was
warped around so as to point down
stream. This was done for two rea-
sons: To be ready TO go to sea at
short notice, should such action be
necessary. and to be prepared for the
launching Of the Long Island az the
pusey and Jones yard, Immediately op-
posiie, which Will take place tomorrow.
The Meredith will remain in VIII
mingtOn until next Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1919-09-19
JAPS SILENT REGARDING
SHANTUNC SITUATION

The United States Govcrnmsnt h0
made no formal announcement Of hsv-
ing asked Japan to state her position
With regard to return OF Shantuns t
China. although recent reports have
said that a friendly note" on the
subject was transmitted 10 Toxic. Tht
President, too, has suggested In hn
speeches. that Japan would announce
ner plans for return OF the colony l.
China and the Japanese foreign min
lister may have based his statement or
President Wilson's uttorances.
The diplomatic council In Japan v
an advisory body. acting with the gov.
crnment principally in regard TO for
eign affairs.
Evening journal., 1919-09-19

TOXIC Sept &c Delayed. Unit,4
Press. Japan will not make cate
gorical statement regarding return OF
Shantung 10 China, despite hints from
Washington that such a statement is
desirable, according 90 an announcement
the foreign minister is reliably report
ed TO have made 10 the diplomatic
council
Foreign Minister Uchida l. reliably
reported TO have told the diplomatic
council" says Tho Jiil Shlmpo. "that
Japan cannot predict events which de-
pend upon negotiations between Toxic
and peking, which Will be opened. at
The earliest opportunity"
Evening journal., 1919-09-19
USED RAZOR TO JAB
TELEGRAPH POLES

For carrying concealed a razor, Frank
Schevello was fined $50 and costs by
Judge Churchman i'm Municipal Court
this morning. Ne was represented by
Philip l.. Garrett.
ScheyellO was arrested Sunday morn
ing by Ofllcer Andrew Devenney at
Third and Tatnall streets with the razor
in his possession. The officer stated
that complaint had been made Of the
man iabbing a dagger into poles in
the vicinity OF Third and Madison
streets. causing some apprehension in
the ncigllbOrhoOd.
ScheyellO said that he was taking the
razor 10 a barber % be h0ned.
Evening journal., 1919-09-19
WILMINGTON LEDGE
ELECTS OFFICERS

AZ the thirty-nlnth annual meeting or
the A. o. L. W. last night, the following
officers were elected: Past master
workman. Wilbur l.. Shields; master
workman, John A. Talte; foreman, c. A.
Bot,s; overseer. Joseph J.. Habbart; re-
cordcr, clifford Mccall; fnaucier, z. J.,
Kane: treasurer, Howard r. Mccall;
guide. Walter C.. McCabe; inside watch
man. 4. j. Alderman; trustee for three
years. Howard F. Mccall; medical ex-
amlners. Or. William 4. Sherwood and
Dr. Charles W. Hughes.
The meeting was interesting and
largely attended.
Evening journal., 1919-09-19
WINDER is HELD
FOR AXE ASSAULT

John Wlndor, Negro, who was ar
rested in tbs city by Onlcer Burchenal
last SUNDAY on an old warrant, charg-
ing him with an assault with intent to
commit musder. was arraigned in City
Court this morning
Accoring 10 the evidence submitted
both John Mindcr Tor Jockey. and
Elmer Turner. Negro. had been drink
ing and finally had a fight in which
both men armed themselves with axes.
The assault which followed took place
al Turner's home.
Ile was held under 5000 ball for the
Court Of General Sessions.
Evening journal., 1919-09-19
CASE AGAINST LEON
WALKER Is DROPPED

A nolle prosequl was entered in the
case OF Leon Walker. charged with
running down and causing the death OF
George McGmness. in City Court this
morning. Assistant City solicitor Davis
stated that he has been unable TO find
any evidence to justify the prosecution
OF the man.
The case OF Mrs Maria Cabrera, charg-
ed with numbering her husband by
shooting him about a week ago. was
also nolle pressed in Municipal Court
The woman has already been held by
coroner's jury for the action OF The
grand jury.
Evening journal., 1919-09-19
MINNICK AND HANDY
TIE In TROPHY SHOOT

over the GreenhTl traps yesterday
John Minnick and f. f. Handy tied high
for the BLACK Diamond Cup yesterday
afternoon. NIinnick breaking i6 with
one added target and Handy, ~ with
five added birds.
Saturdays shoot promises to be big
one. The second leg will be won on the
Diamond Cup" The four class cups
will be i'm open competition and
trophies will be awarded on the Lewis
class system TO high guns in each class
and a class for every seven entries.
The usual race for the ivory py-ra-lin
sets will also be held.
Evening journal., 1919-09-19
BROWN, GOOD 0p,BAD
ON JEWELRY VALUES

Having spent the past two days aar-
rying what he told everyone was a dia-
mond scarf pin valued at SO, PatOl-
man Norman W. Brown, Of the police
ambulance has decided that someone
was fooling him. The pin as actually
worth 20 cents, according to police Of
ncials who found the pin in the bot
tom OF the police patrol.
Brown was given the pin after II
was found and told TO seek the owner
but so far no one has claimed 10. al
though Brown said IL was valued at
least s25, according TO his superior
officer who had found it.
Evening journal., 1919-09-19
pIIIM,N ARpLANE Ar CAPiTAL,

. WASHINGTON, sept ~ kuhlleu
Press. The Lawson airplane. carrying
"a passengers. landed at Boiling Field
al ~ 80 o'clock today, successfully COM
pleting the nrsl leg Of its trans-Atlan-
tic flight 10 san Francisco.
The plane was due here at II aclock'
but was delayed 10y head winds which
were encountered on the trip.
Evening journal., 1919-09-19
wrsr rITrs STORM SIGNALS.

WASHINGTON. sept. 10 Jnited
Press STORM signals are being dis
played on Lakes Michigan, Huron and
Erie. the weather bureau stalled today.
on account Of the Kansas disturbance
Of yesterday morning which Is now in
Illinois regions with a further Increase
in intensity
Evening journal., 1919-09-19
Y. NJ. C. A. BOYS TO HIKE AGAIN.

~ number ef boy members Of the v.
VI. C. A., under the leadership Of Alton
b. Denison, assistant boys director.
will ride to the end Of the Rising sun
car line tomorrow morning, from which
place they will hike to fhompson's
Bridge The boys vii leave The ~
building al 10 o'clock.
Nolley ball and other games will be
enjoyed at the bridge and a variety Of
eats will be taken along. Mr. Denison
wants as many boys as possible 10 go
along and make the affair a success.
Evening journal., 1919-09-19
NO SHIPYARD WAGE
RAISE UNTIL OCTOBER

NEW YORK, Sept. 80. United Press.
Workers in the shipyards doing
government work cannot hope for a
wage increase until after October T.,
according to letters sent out by Frank
lin u. Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary OF
the Navy 10 the Navy officials, the
United states Shipping Board and the
Emergency Fleet Corporation.
The letters received here today said
hat existing wage scales would be re-
iained until after October 1 in line
with the Presidents request to await
results from the efforts to reduce the
cost OF living.
Evening journal., 1919-09-19
"Gure Your
Rupture Like
| Cured Mine"
81 Sea Captain Cured His Own
Rupture After Doctors Said
Operate CT Death"
His Rsmedy ard BOOK gent Tr,s.

Captain Ceilings sailed the seas for
many years: then he sustained a bad
double rupture that soon forced him TO
not only remain ashore. but kept him
bedridden for years. lIe tried doctor
after doctor and truss after truss. NO
resultsi Finally. no was assured that
he must either submit 10 a dangerous
and abhorrent operation or die. He did
neitherl lie cured himself instead.
Evening journal., 1919-09-19
Johnson CAMS 1--WE.

Frank johnson, charged with lar
ceny. who is supposed to be suffering
from shell shock, was .arrsigned in
City Court this morning. but owing
TO his condition the case was con-
;mued until tomorrow for inyestiga-
tion.
From papers in his possession it IS
the prisoner is Euric Johnson,
Of aeafOrd.
Evening journal., 1919-09-19
NO WAGE RAISE FOR
NAVY, SHIPYARD MEN

WASHINGTON, sept. i9-No wage
Increase will be granted at this time
to navy yard employees or workmen
ia shipyards engaged on Government
work, representatives OF the Elmer
gency Fleet Corporation and Navy De
pariment decided yesterday at con
ference held at the Navy Department.
Evening journal., 1919-09-19
PROFITEER IN BEANS.

CHICAGO, Sept. 80 United Pressl-
Three Chicago grocers admitted that
they sold beans bought from left over
army stores at 100 per cent profit. They
purchased the beans for T. cents can
and sold them for 20. The grocers tes-
titled before The city market bureau re-
gardng their operations.
Evening journal., 1919-09-19
JAIL ANOTHER DRUG ADDICT.

Marlin r. COlilngham, arralgned IN
CITY Court this morning. charged with
having in IN possession a hypcrdermic
icedlo. and narcotic drugs. and being a
,rug addict. was held for his appear
nee before the next session Of court
IA two charges.
He was Nrcmsnded TO the ,orkb ousc
o remain until nc SHAH cease 70 be :
,<alc menace.
Evening journal., 1919-09-19
GERMANY WILL
CHANGE CONSTITUTION

BERLIN. sept. is. delayed; United
Press .-Germany sent note 10 the
Allies today, stating formally that she
would accede 10 the demands for altera-
iiohs In the German constitution. At
iached 20 the note were observations
protesting against the Allies method OF
procedure
Evening journal., 1919-09-19
MuNsTRELsy AT TOWNSEND.

Lawrence II. Ferry, the well known
will accompany a number Of
young men and women TO Townsend
next Tuesday evening, where a benefit
performance will be given by the
Daughters OF America Mr.. Ferry will
be accompanied by number Of
musicians from this city.
Evening journal., 1919-09-19
w,RDIE HOME FROM AUTO TRIP.

Police Captain David Wardle return
ed last night from an automobile trip
through Pennsylvania and New York.
While on The trip Captain WWdle
Travelled about 800 miles and reports
little, II any, trouble
Evening journal., 1919-09-19
y.M.c.AM Man cETs NEW IDEAS.

Frank p Mitchell, extension secretary
OF the Wilmington Y. NJ. C. A., was in
Philadelphia yesterday looking over the
extension features Of the Central 'N''
there, and also the branch associations.
Mr.. Mitchell received a number Of ideas
Which hciwill shortly put into practice
here.
Evening journal., 1919-09-19

The Allies asked Germany TO modify
her consultation, eliminating the clause
which provided FOR Austrian representa-
tlon In the Rc.chsiag. This provision
was opposed 10 peace treaiy's guarantee
of Austrian independence, The Allies
mainlaincdS
Evening journal., 1919-09-19
STEEL CORPORATION
CHIEF "SITS TIGHT"

NEW YORK. sept. 10 UNITED Press.)
Judge +. H. Gary. head OF the United
states steel Corporation, refused 10
make any statement today regarding the
strike leaders, letter 10 President VII
son yesterday. During ihc day he con
fcrred With high officials Of the steel
corporation The only inkling as io
the result Of these conferences was
from secretaries who repeated lihat
TN corporation would "sii tight" No
hope was held that The strike would
be called on. IN fact officials OF The
organization seemed 10 have pro
strike" attitude favoring sshow
down" now while their positions con-
sidered exceptionally strong.
NEW YORK, sept 70 United Press
W. b. Rubin. general counsel for the
Union steel Workers. arrived here To-
day from Pittsburgh with the announce
ment that he would start legal action
with the view 10 investigating and put
ting an end TO humiliation and in
tlmidaiion which the workers have suf-
fered at the hands OF the United states
steel Corporation
Evening journal., 1919-09-19

Captain Ceilings made a study %
himself. OF his condition-and at last he
was rewarded BY the finding OF the
method that so qnickly made him well.
strong. vigorous and happy man.
Anyone can use tho sa m methods
It's simple, easy, safe and inexpensive;
should have the Captain Ceilings book
telling all about how he cured himself.
and how anyone may follow the same
treatment In their own home without
any trouble. The book ard medicine ar.
FREE. They will be sent prepaid &c
any rupture sufferer who will MI ouf
the below coupon. But send ~ rignl
away now before you put down this
paper.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-05

stamp OF approval. and invariably tho
OPPRESSION as m..dc how such b.autit III
types and thoroughly constructed mod
els can he manufactured ut the prices
announced. with the high cost OF mate
rails and Labor entering into them
To still maintain the 1919 price
upon some models with only Il slight
increase upon the coupe and scduns
coupled with Increased quality and
improvements is the result OF strong
purchasing power and careful cons i'd
Grafton on the part of the Buick Motor
G"mpany Prices instantly become
secondary cons Iteration in COMPARE
son with the different models. as hum
dreds ot these models have already
bccn sold by dealers upon Il sight un-
seen plan. buyers having rompietae
confidence in the Buick Motor Come
panN I" manufacture II series OF mod
els retaining the Buick high standard
Of qua lily tirSt-2ricc later.
True to All former policies and
backed by their integrity. there is not
a single part entering into the con.
Struction OF the l9.0 Buick ear that is
not rs good as. or better than the same
part used at any previous time. and
further. that the design has been inn
proved and quality elevated. These
model TX series excel in finish and all
materials. Including upholstery and
every component part ;hat enters into
their construction.
1T will Ne pleasure for YOU to see
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-05

these new scrics-inspect every detail.
check ovor every Improvement and
part that has been employed in their
neutrality-suspicious. yourself with
the method OF painting. note the Ifend-
ers. steering wheel. tops. upholstery.
contorta0le seats, new style wind
chteids. improved top materials and
inspect the motor and chassis con-
strnction. see the .staunchncss of all
ing talent In existence can produce.
combining power. speed. beauty. value
and economy. thereby making the
Buick car selected investment which
commands the attention of thousands
of other discriminating buyers and
careful observers.
THE most difficult situation that
confronts the prospective Quick pur-
chaser is the matter Of car delivery
for demands are increasing daily for
these famous valve-in head motor
care"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-05
5-passcngcr Touring.

few feet behind milford the enor-
nous crowd set itself TO witness a
tragedy. but the Chevrolets got past
while milford was bouncing from the
inner wall. and Ralph De Palma shot
by as he hit the outer one. When Null
ford and his mechanician stepped from
the car unhurt great cheer announced
the crowds congratulations at the
miraculous escape.
The other thriller was furnished by
Louis Chevrolet ON the ll0-milc, and
in the lead his car suddenly burst into
flames at the same spot that milford
accident had occurred. With the dar-
ing driver standing up TO escape the
tremendous heat. the flaming car shot
past the Srandstand and was brought
to a stop with conSuInmate skill At the
end of the straight stretch Both driver
and ncchanician jumped out, Chevrolet
lighting Il cigar and walking back 10
the pits amid the thunderous> applause
of the thronr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-05

J. b. Alsop. president OF tsc Alsop
Motor Corporation. has returned home
from Detroit, Cincinnati and New
York.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-05

H. w. Lucas, sales manager g. \
Cook. superin;en dent OF Chalmers ser
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-05

THE cords arc built up diagonaliy in
L layers, each layer transvcrsely to the
other. This make, greatest possible
strength and flcxibility. Strains and
road shocks arc equally absorbed by
the whole tire which means longer life
and economy. Let us prove it.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-05
BUICK 1920 MODELS SHOW
MARKED IMPROVEMENT
Local Distributor Declares Type Indi-
Gates New Rcfncmcnts of
ConSt ructiun.

with the announcement Of our now
1920 model X! SERIES" says IL H
Grant. secretary and treasurer of the
NJ. II. stone Motor Company, local deal
ers and the marked Improvement; in
rcinements. brings our new series be-
fore the buying public with an instant