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Evening journal., 1919-08-13
MAKESOUNDINGSFOR
CITY SKY-SCRAPEB
Work on History Home
for Delaware Trust May
Be Started Soon
TO VACATE
BY SEPTEMBER Is

Tenants Of the Delaware Trust Com
many. Of which Alfred ]. dupont Is the
controlling stockholder, have been noti-
fed 10 vacate by September % and as
a like notice was served on tenants Of
the properties owned by the same inter
ests in East Ninth street and king
streets. 70 was reported today that a
new "A story office building Is TO be
erected on the site Of the present bank
al Ninth and Market streets.
When Mayor Taylor, vice-president OF
the trust company was spoken TO about
tie rumor today, he admitted that
such removal notices had been served,
but said that they might be extended.
The plans for the new structure are
only in a tentative torm at present the
mayor added.
According to the rumOr active work
on the new banking and office struc-
ture will begin on September !, the
King street properties to be demolish-
ed first.
Several days ago engineers made
soundings about the properties TO a
depth Of forty feet
As the plans 10 be followed have not
vet been prepared, 10 was not stated
today lust what the new structure
would cost or what the dimensions
would be.
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CALL Legislature
SUFFRAGISTS ASK
Request Governor to Issue
Unconditional" Order
for Special Session
SOME SOLONS REFUSE
TO PLEDGE SUPPORT

Governor Townsend yesterday in a
letter written by Miss Marie Il. Lock
wood, chairman Of the ratification cam
paign committee Of sufrraglsts Of Della
ware, was requested to issue an "un-
conditional calr' for a special session
of the Legislature. The letter 10 the
governor is as follows:
Wilmington, Del, Aug y, 1919.
"IIon. John q. Townsend, Governor,
state OF Delaware.
Dear sir" An earnest poll OF the mem
bers Of the Legislature has revealed TO
us that while you assert that you are
in favor Of woman suffrage and a special
session OF The Legislature, your friends
and supporters in that Legislature, not
ably senator Long OF Sussex county,
have revealed themselves TO be, in some
instances, not only antagonistic TO a
special session, but absolutely rude In
expression OF that antagonism.
1T has been the experience in other
states, when governors have moved sin
cerely in these matters and publicly
outlined their policies with respect TO
them, that their political and legislative
Continued on Page Nine.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
ARREST HUSBAND
AFTER HE FILES
DIVORCE SUIT.
Stout, Wanted on Non
Support Charge, Caught
at Wilkesbarre, Pa.
SERVED IN army BUT
NO ALLOWANCE FOR Wife

After being sought by the local au-
thorities for two years for falling to
properly support his wife and child.
Charles w. Stout was finally located
through his nling a divorce suit in the
courts Of Wilkesbarre, Pa. it developed
in Municipal Court this morning when
he was given a hearing on a charge Of
non-support.
= Deputy Judge Finger fixed a tempor-
ary order Of s. a week against Stout
for the support Of his wife, and 81 for
the support OF his child, and contin-
ued the case until September 27, re-
ferring 70 TO Court officer Mcdaniel
for investigation. The defendant was
required to pay the costs Of requisition
and was allowed 10 90 on his own
recognizance.
Stout, IL was alleged, deserted his
wife and child in November, 1916.
Since June, 1918. Mrs. Stout said that
she has been receiving $40 a month
from StOuCs mother, for the support
Of the child. She said the amount was
not sufficient.
Although Stout was in the army, he
made no allotment 20 his wife or
child as required OF married men in
the service. He said he enlisted as
a married man, but was not compelled
by the military authorities to make
an allotment 10 his wife. He insisted
that he was not told that he had to
make such an allotment, but Judge
Finger and Assistant City Solicitor
George y. Davis. both o. whom served
in the army, were skeptlcal as TO his
statement.
The defendant said he did not pur-
posely evade the local authorities, say
ing he did not know that he was be-
ing sought.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
JOHNBARLEYCORN IS.
CONSIGNED TO GRAVE.
Casket Carried by Joyous
Procession of "Mourn-
ers'' at Camp
CEREMONY FEATURE
OF TEMPERANCE DAY
STAFF Correspondent.

SldU lIt-tuuutANs
BRANDYWINE SUMMIT CAMP. Aus.
t3.+"John Barleyc0rn' was buried al
Brandywinc Summit Camp yesterday. IL
was prohibition Day" at the camp
and elaborate prepautions had been
made for his burial
"BarleycOrn" was represented by a
miniature casket. carried by four chill
dren as pallbc3rers. There was no
eflgy Of the departed J. Barleycom in
the casket. On the lid was plate read
ing: IN memory OF John Barleycorn,
died July 1, 1912
10 was a happy procession OF mourn
ers, madeup Of boys and girls and rep
resentatiyes OF the various temperance
societies. Instead OF being sad, they
sang joyous songs. The procession
marched about camp, carrying the cas-
ket, and then TO the tabernacle where
the "Obsequies" were held. After the
service" the procession walkd into the
woods skirting the camp, where a hole
had been dug, into which the casket
was lowered and covered with earth.
There were no floral tributes.
Then stones were tossed on the grave
and piled up like a mound TO repre-
sent a tombstone for the inferred Bar
leycorn.
All the parts in the Obseques were
taken by boys and girls, who had been
coached in their parts by the Rev. J.
r. Bicking, OF New Castle NJ. +. CHURCH.
DR.. C.. C. Rarick. executive secretary
OF the Board OF Temperance and Pro
hibitlOn, was a speaker at the morning
and afternoon services.
Booze has not lost its power yet
continued on Page Nine.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
POLICE BAN CITY
BLOCK PARTIES

At the meeting Of the Board Of Police
Commissioners yesterday afternoon IL
was decided not to permit block parties
in this city. Edward Sterling was de-
MED a request TO hold a block party
in behalf Of a colored church.
The ruling will apply, according 10
Commissioner Smith, to all other appli-
cations for block parties, including that
made by the executive committed Of
the Community Service.
The Community Service request came
to the Board Of street and Sewer Com
misioners yesterday. The board replied
that it had no objection if the Police
Department was willing
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
MORE Highways
FROM CITY soon
WILL Be CLOSED
Concord Pike, Lancaster
Pike and Causeway Slated
For Rebuilding
DETOURS OR BAD ROADS
IN EVERY DIRECTION

Wilmington is going to be marooned
more than ever in the near future,
when the State Highway Commission
begins construction Of the new Con-
.cord pike from the city line nOrthward
and the Market street causeway, which
Is an important gateway Of the city TO
and from rural Delaware, and the
Levy Court closes Lancaster pike
which is to be rebuilt from the Ma
sonic Home TO HOckessin.
An effort will be made TO keep the
causeway open TO Vehicular traffic
while it is being rebuilt.
There is not an important road lead
ing TO and from Wilmington at the
present time that either is not in first
class condition or does not require a
detour, excepting possibly the road TO
Newark by way OF Newport and Stan
ton. The Faulk road will be in good
condition as soon as The fresh covering
Of tar on dries.
Some concern has been caused be-
,ause the road 10 Elsmere by way OF
South UiSn street is closed and viii
not be open to traffic by the time the
state Fair opens on September 4 The
fOdu IS now ntlu- Itbullb uAANA NiAN 'N
oervision Of the United states shipping
3oard. and will not be finished by the
ime the fair gets under way. This
will make It necessary for automobile
.sts 10 take the Kennett pike and Balti-
more pike 10 Prices Corner and then
turn TO the left to get TO the Fair
rounds.
The Levy Court yesterday authorized
sounty Engineer Grubb to rebuild the
lancaster pike TO Hockessin and "a
ay a concrete highway along the
,iver road from New Castle southwark
70 Rogers Corners. At present the
condition Of the principal roads radiat-
mg from Wilmington may be summar-
zed as follows:
Philadelphia pike closed at Shellpo'
Continued on Page Nine.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
ACCrsE YouTns OF THEFr.

Charged with the larceny Of toilet
articles and surgeons supplies valued
az S3i56, from the sanitarium OF DR..
William p. Miller, at Rose Hill. Pres
ton !. Dewey and Felix Gildea were
before Deputy Judge Finger, in NUM-
cipal Court this morning. Gildea,
through his counsel, Daniel o. Hast
ings, waived hearing, and was held in
$500 bail. Hearing in the case OF
Dewey was continued until Friday
August p. The articles are alleged TO
have been stolen on Monday. The
youths were arrested by Detectives
Fairchild and Mahoney.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
bR|CKLAYERS MAY
NOT QUIT THEIR
JOBS ON FRIDAY
Masters Tell Workers Three
Months Strike Notice
is Required
INTERNATIONAL Chief
HERE FOR conference

Following a meeting OF representa-
tives OF the local Bricklayers' Union
and three representative master brick
layers. Of this city, with international
President Dobson and international
Secretary Bowen. Of the organization Of
bricklayers, In the Chamber OF Com
merce rooms last night, announcement
was made that the expected strike OF
union bricklaycrs In Wilmington,
scheduled for Friday would not take
place at that time. and that there Is
ovcry reason 10 expect am agreement be-
tween the master builders and brick
layers. A meeting is being arranged
between the two organizations. at
which the differences now existing are
expected 10 be adjusted in an amlcable
manner.
At the meeting last night the atten-
tion OF the representatives, OF The local
union were called 10 several matters
which. IL Is said, were not In agree
ment with either their constitution or
an agreement entered into by the
bricklayers OF this city with the mas
ter builders. The constitution OF the
bricklayers is said 10 require that they
give the builders at least 'hrce months
notice before striking, and the notice
served here gave only ten days. Atton-
ton was also called 10 another fea-
iiire which was evidently overlooked
by The local men, that Of first referrlns
the matter 10 the International Pres
dent before issuing an ullimatum.
Another matter discussed last nigh
was the local rule forbidding the mem
bers 10 work over Ave days a week
According 10 statements made, thi
rule Is not In conformity with IN
practices Of the unions elsewhere.
The statement was made that ther
Is at this time a shortage OF at leas
one hundred bricklayers in WilmIngto
and that every effort viii be made Z
Continued on Page Nine
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
No ouoRuM To nEAR REPORT.

There were some members OF CITY
Council present at that special meeting
called for last Friday night to hear the
reading Of Or. Terry's report on the
health and sanitary condition Of Viii
mington." said Councilman Abrahams
to an Evening Journal reporter this
morning. 81 was there and so were
Councilmen Lyons. McManus and Muir
ray and Colonel Stover, former mem
Der Of Council, was also there. It takes
seven members OF Council TO make
quorum, and not having that number
present we could not meet"
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
GOVERNOR ON OUTING
WITH LAWMAKERS

The annual reunion OF the members
Of the Delaware Legislature will take
place this year at Old Orchard, Sussex
county, beginning Friday.
The party from Wilmington will leave
this city in a special car attached 10
the $40 train on Friday morning and
will go as sr as MIillsbOro, where au-
tomObiles will be waiting TO convey
Them the six miles to Old orchard.
Governor Townsend and many mem
bers OF the Legislature viii attend. a
large gathering is anticipated, and a
good time Is promised all.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
BALL CAN'T ADDRESS
FARMERS TOMORROW

The annual field day meeting OF New
Castle county grangers will be held at
Delaware College tomorrow. Addresses
viii be made by Dean Hayward, OF the
college; Oliver Wilson, master OF the
National Grange, and other prominent
speakers. United States Senator l.. II.
Ball was announced as one OF the
speakers, but wired The Evening Jour
nal today that he would be unable to
be present as he will be detained in
Washington by the food investigation.
The program for the day includes in
spection Of the farm property from 10
TO - a. m. ~ TO 4 p. m, basket lunch
con: speaking at i.3O p. m. The grang-
ers will take luncheon, which VIII be
enjoyed in picnic fashion.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
IOOF. CANTON ON MOONLIGHT.

with more Than 300 persons on board,
Canton Delaware, No. /, Patriarch
Militant, l. o. o. F., held its first an
nual moonlight down the Delaware
river on the steamboat Brandywine
last night Many OF the members Of
the Canton were in uniform. The trip
was a splendid success. The boat went
below Delaware City and passed Penns-
grove before returning to this city.
Dancing was enjoyed and music was
furnished by string orchestra.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
NO PASSENGERS ABOARD
FREICHTER SINKING AT SEA

and Is the property OF the United
States Shipping board. She left New
York for ROTTERDAM July % with gen.
eral cargo.
Blackdeep is of the mouth OF the
Thames river.
The Englewood carried no passen-
gers. She was leased 90 the Cosmopoli-
tan Shipping Company OF New York.
She has a crew OF foriy-eight men snd
is captained by Andrew Patterson OF
Jersey City. The vessel carried a mixed
cargo.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
ACCUSE WAGON JUNK DEALER.

William Baker, Negro, is the first
man TO be arrested for conducting
unk dealers business by wagon with
jut a license. lie was arraigned before
Deputy Judge Finger, in Municipal
Court this morning, but the case was
continued until Friday.
A capias was also issued for lsad0re
Bastian. one OF the States witnesses
who failed to appear in court this
morning.
When William was arraigned ne SAID
"he had never heard anything about a
license: that he had bought junk
but had not sold any,
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
NEw HOME FoR II. S. sCHUTT.

Building Inspector Preston today Is
sued the following permits:
To William d. Haddock and Company
IN erect a three story dwelling at Park
nrive and Grant avenue for Harold )
Schuit 10 cost S22,96s. The building
will be constructed OF hollow Tie ana
will be 30 by 66 feet in size.
The same builders Will also erect
garage at No. 1901 Greenhill avenue, 10
cost 500
Evening journal., 1919-08-13

LONDON. Aug. i3 United Prcss.l-A
Lloyd's dispatch from Dover today said
that the steamship Englewood from
New York has wirelessed from on
Blaokdeop that she Is sinking rapidly
and asked that help be sent.
The Englewood is a war built vessel
having been finished In 1918 by the
Standard steamship Corporation at
shooters Island. She is registered at
New York.
She is a 1900 ton steel screw vessel,
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
PROPERTY TITLE INVOLVED.

To determine The ownership OF strip
Of land between the property OF James
NJ Hammond, No. iii7 Lancaster Ave-
and adjoining property OF Lewis Lev
lnsky, Hammond has preferred a charge
Of tresposs against Levinsky and John
p. Reardon. contractor for some build
ing work being done by Levinsky. The
building. il is claimed by Hammond,
encroaches on his property.
At the request OF the defendants, hear
ing i'm the case was continued until
Saturday by Deputy Judge Finger, in
Municipal Court this morning.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
PALMER WOULD coNrroL CLOTHING, TOO

AslNGroN Aug - United Press Extension Of The food
, 10 cover clothing necessities and The addition
Of heavy penalties for proaeering were asked by Aomensr
pame today in letter TO Chairman Gronna senate i
cultural Committee. Palmer explained That u''Se
would be extremity helpful in The department. eHo''s
the cost Of living"
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
ACCUSE Roy AS PAPER THIEF.

Alleged TO have been caught in the
act OF stealing newspapers from door
steps early today by an employe OF a
morning newspaper office. John Sinta-
bage, aged II years. living in the Elev-
enlh ward was arrested by Palr0lman
Gamble The boy was turned over to
the Juvenile Court.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
10 RUSH PEACE rRrATn AMENDMENTS.

WASHINGTON. Aug 10 United Prcss-A threat by senao'
encoes administration leader the peace tea;y viii be
u oui a. The Foreign Relations Committees hands and ratified
the committee soon fepo Is IT, today caused ue comm
20 decide to push with all possible speed Following '
.g W IS announced that rc committee VIII bcga coniidss-
.. . 4 amcrdacnis iolio.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
KENT ASK STATE
FOR CODE OPINION
clnl 70 The Evening Journal.

special 10 The Evening Journal.
DOVER, Del, Aug. i3.-At the session
of the Kent County Levy Court here
Yesterday It was decided by unanimous
consent Of the court to ask Attorney
General David J. Reinhardt for a writ
en- opinion as to the consttutionality
Of the new school code and adjourned
until August 26 at which time it is
aoped to receive his reply.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
"JAPANESE NIGHT AT PLAYGROUND

Japanese Night" which will be held
al the park at Third and Madison streets
on Friday night will be one Of the
greatest nights before the closing Of
the playground. The park will be bril-
lianCy lighted and well decorated with
American flags, bunting, Chinese Ian
terms. Ice cream, cake. candy, oranges,
grab bags VIII be for sale.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
rEAsr OF ASSUMPTION.

The feast % the Assumption Will b.
celebrated in the Catholic churches OF
the city on Friday, the restriction on
the eating OF meat being removed for
that day because Of the feast. IL is a
holy day OF obligation TO attend mass.
and several masses will be celebrated
at early hours in each church. FOR the
convenience OF those who have to go
10 work later In the day.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
DAYLIGHT REPEALER
TO BE VETOED AGAIN

WASHINGTON. Aug. i3 United Press)
President Wilson will veto the bill
providing for the repeal OF daylight
savings. it was learned at the White
House today. The bill is now before
him.
A similar measure attached as a rider
10 the agricultural appropriation bill
was vetoed some time ago.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
MARKET STREET. PROPERTY SOLD.

Holmes Jones. who recently secured
an option on the property at No. 500
Market street which 10 was reported
was to be used as an entrance 10 a
moving picture theatre by way OF a
bridge over Shipley street yesterday sold
the property to a local investor. whose
name is withheld. The sale was made
through Young 6 Co.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
WILDWOOD CREST PIER BURNED.

WILDWUUD. \. j., Aug. 10 IUnlIed
Press Crossed electric wires today was
assigned as the cause OF last nights
blaze which destroyed Wildwood Crest
pier, this sections leading amusement
resort.
The flames. leaping high throughout
the night, attracted great crowds OF
seaside visitors.
The loss is estimated at $4,000.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
SWEET RRIAR BAZAAR.

The Sweet Brier Club, OF Taliey Mis-
sion. held its sixth annual bazaar and
bake on the chapel lawn Saturday eve
ming. The amount cleared, Sl0S.5O, will
be added to their. bank account until
called for 10 help improve the mission.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
CHILD HURT IN AUTO SMASH.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
SEAFORD, Del, Aug t3.-An automo-
bile driven by William Ward, a far
mer, living between Seaford and Wood
land, coFided with a machine belong
ing 10 Thomas w. White, a farmer liv-
ing near Liberty Church, on the Mary
land State road Monday night. Ethel
White, S-year-old daughter OF Thomas
w. White. was cut in the face by fly
ing glass. Both cars were damaged.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
SUN AND TIDES
Mouth OF Christiana.
LOST AND FOUND.

TI,HE YOUNG LADY WHO CALLED AT
Il 1884 West Fourth street aud clnimed
the "leomanette Cape" which was found
at Fourth and Market streets. will kindly
return same 10 Marie y. Burke, 140i West
Fourth 81. augl3-lt
cnntinned on Page Twelve,)
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
uns a n. LOTL,ND DEAD.
~ The Evening Journal.

special TO The Evening Journal
DOVER, Del, Aug. i3.-Nrs. Annie b.
LoGand. widow OF Isaac II. Lonand'
died here yesterday afternoon at her
residence on Court street, near the
state Armory. While in advanced yeas,
being close TO 90 years OF age, shc had
been in but a few days. She is sur
vived by two daughters and several
grandchildren.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
THIEVES GET wANTER's AUTO.

J.B. Wanter. Of the Hotel dupont, re-
ported TO the police last night that his
automobile had been stolen from in
front OF the hotel some time between 4
and o'clock yesterday afternoon. No
trace Of the machine has been found.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
JouNeON IOSFS his uouF

As Leroy Johnson. who preferred the
charge against the women has agreed
10 move from her apartment house by
the end OF this week. Jennie Tucker
was dismissed on a charge Of breach
Of the peace, by Deputy Judge Finger,
in Municipal Court this morning The
case was heard several days ago.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
TODAYs TEMPERATURES.

At The Evening journal Olice.
500 A. NJ 10 1900 p. VI. 90. 60
1000 A. VI. So 100 p. NJ. .6S
Evening journal., 1919-08-13

Safety nrst-Drlnk CLOVER DAIRY
QUALITY M1LK.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
Grey TO BE L. 5. AMBASSADOR.

LONDON Aus 10 United Press)-The Evening news ''''
y.con Grey has accepted the post Of British ambassador
al Washington.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13

,ni Edward Grey was British iOregn secretary upon ths
outbreak Of the war having held that post 1916 He
is 81 years old
Evening journal., 1919-08-13

BE good 10 the cnnnren-Give them
CLOVER DAIRY NURSERY MILK.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-08-13
WEATHER

Showers tonight; Thursday
partly cloudy; not much
chanae.:n temperature; strong
northeast TO north winds
diminishing Thursday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-09-13
NEWS OF RECORD.
U. S. Court.

U. S. Court.
PENSACOLA Vessels Construction COM
pany VS. Fairbanks Morse company,
declaration; Blount, Blount and Carter
attorneys for the plaintiff
Court of Record.
Ed Lewis VS. Kent and Tracy, dam
ages, $4,000, A w. Davis and j. J.
sullivan, attorneys for the plaintiff.
Births Reported.
To William A. and IdeI Crooke,
daughter.
To Frank Lewis Richardson and
wife, son.
Deaths Reported.
Infant of Mr.. and Mrs Pate.
Real Estate Transfers.
Alfred II. Porter to Traders Broker
ege company, 20d4 North Eighth ave.
nue. in block 244 New City tract, s450.
L. > Brown to Wilder Edmunson,
Sl.o0 and other considerations. All
block 1872 West King tract
S. T. McAdam to Emanuel Daniels.
s1.o0 and other considerations West
95 feet lots 1 to 4, block 157 West King
tract
Oscar NJ. Brendle to Franklin Metz
Arnold, s1.00 and other considerations
Lot 10 and south II feet lot Is, block
20. East King tract.
Ebert A. Clubs to Harry E. TAFT,
S1.o0. North half lots II, IL and 13,
block 80. New City tract.
j. S. Reese, trustee, to Amazon p
Clubbs. s1.00. Lots 6 to II, block 1872:
Lots II to IT. block 152, West King
VIM. r. Thompson to Henson o.
Wilder. $4,000. Lots IL to IA. section
II, township / north, range 81 west.
Maxent Corporation to A. L. Ras-
mussen, S1.00 and other considerations.
Lots and 10, block 80 Maxent tract.
C. J. Oerting and wife to Nathan
Bear. 10000 and other considerations.
Lots 1 to 5. block 22S, New City tract.
Alice p. Ollinger. to Mary Valanzano,
$4,000 and other considerations. North
los feet lot 3, block 21. New City tract.
Marion K. Suter, to John l.. Miller.
S1.00 and other considerations. Lots
II to 16, block 10, East Pensacola.
Frances f. Ball, to f. NJ. Judy, $1.00
and other considerations. Is acres In
Dominguez grant.