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New-York tribune., 1919-03-14
Road Contracts Figure in
Col. Greene Appointment
Duffy, Deposed as Highwa,
Head, Says He Opened Com.
petition; Tiger Victory Seen
Staff Correspondence

!
ALBANY, March 13.-Friends of
Governor Smith declared to-day that
facts revealed by an investigation into
the Highway Department were the
cause of his fastening the appoint
ment of Colonel Frederick Stuart
Greene as State Highway Commission
er to succeed Edwin Duffy. The Gov
ernor will lay these facts before the
Republican leaders in asking for the
confirmation of Colonel Greene by the
Senate.
William Hamlin Chids, of Brooklyn,
through the Barrett Roofing and Paw
ing Company, Of which he is presi-
dent, sold to the Highway Department
in the last four years nearly 100000
gallons of patented tar product,
costing $2,113,036. The question is
whether the specifications we're such
as to allow for competitive bidding.
Commissioner Duffy says: "When
became commissioner 1 found that
the specifications were such that only
coal gas tar could be used. ! made
the specifications SO as to let in all
roadtar makers"
The appointment of Colonel Greene
is regarded locally as political tri-
umph for Charles +. Murphy. Tammany
men think it will mean contracts for
Tammany Hall, and the removal of
500 Republican patrolmcn on the state
roads. These officials received $3.50
day and the use of horse. The
duties consist of patrolling section
of about five miles, keeping cutters
and sluices clean and doing light
patching with tar and gravel
Upstate committeeman have long
importuned Governor Smith to throw
patrolling jobs over to the "organiza-
ton"
New-York tribune., 1919-03-14
Mass for s'Smiling Willie
East Side Will Honor Play
mate Killed i'm Battle

Smiling Willie" Apicello, war hero
and product of the lower East Side, who
now lies in battlefield grave in France
is to be honored by his former play
mates and friends of the Bayard Street
neighborhood Thursday morning.
High mass will be sung at the Church
Of the TRANSPORTATION, Park and Mott
streets, in Apiccllo's memory. He was
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Apicello
of 81 Bayard Street.
Apicello was member of Company
r, 300th Infantry. He was killed in
action Septembcr IL last.
New-York tribune., 1919-03-14
Wife Asks $1,000 a Month
Mrs. Rosalie Bloomingdale Be.
gins Suit for Senaraiion

Mrs. Rosalic b. Bloomingdale applied
to the Supreme Court yesterday for
$4,000 month alimony in suit for
separation against Irving /. Bioomine.
dale, of Bloomingdale Brothers. dry
goods merchants. Justice Cohalan re-
served decision.
The amount asked equals the largest
aalimohy allowance now being paid In
New York State, which Howard Gould
j. paying Mrs. Kathnrine Clemmons
New-York tribune., 1919-03-14
Original Rubens Paintings
Found in Bolivian Church

WASHINGTON, March 10. - Four
original paintings by Rubens have
been discovered in the Metropolitan
Church In LA Pnz, Bolivia, according
to mail advices just received from,
the Bolivian capital. Art experts arc
positive in their pronouncement Of the
authenticity of the pictures.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
18th WARD FOLK
OBJECT TO CREMATORY

Petitions are being circulated by
residents Of the Eleventh ward. pro-
testing against the present location Of
the garbage crematory. The plant
which stands at the foot OF Liberty
street. Is considered a menace 10 the
health OF the community by the resi-
dents.
The petition which will be presented
10 the health authorities follows:
ITO the Board OF Health,
Wilmington. Del
Gentlemen. The undersigned, busi-
ness men and residents Of the Elev-
enlh ward. herewith protest against
the continuance OF the Wilmington
garbage crematory in its present loca-
ton. The sickening odors that come
ffcm the crem3.o,V not alone have a
very serious effect on the sick and in
firm. hut they are so nauseating and
depressing that even the healhful find
them intolerable.
'rhe section Of the Eleventh Ward
contiguous TO the crem&ory is thC
most densely populated section of ih'
city. 4 very large percentage Of th'
residents own their own homes. W.
arc responsible. law abiding, fcue7
and thrifty people, and we rightly fee
that the continuance OF the crematorl
in its present location IS grave civil
wrong. menacing our health and th'
welfare Of our children, depreciatini
the value Of our property and maxim.
our living conditions unbearable. w
therefore, urge immediate action O.
abate this menaclng nuisance"
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
NEW LIGHTHOUSE
NEARLY FINISHED

The concrete lighthouse. now near
ing completion, at Gordon Heights Is
the only square, concrete lighthouse In
the United States. 10 is a conspicuous
land mark to Delaware river voyagers
by day as we'll as by night. It's white
shaft stretching up 40 feet against the
sky line. The government reservation,
at Tenth street and Lore avenue. Cor
don Heights. upon which, the lighthouse
is erected. is itself 100 feet above sea
level.
ON a clear day the City Hall, phila-
delphia. and Fort dupont may be seen
from the balcony around the top OF the
light. A winding stairway in the IN
terror leads 10 the lamp room. which
is a wonderful maze of enormous Lenses
20 magnify the 10000 candle power va
porized lamp. There arc also a dwell
ing house and garage for the keeper o
the lighthouse which viii be known az
the Marcus Hook rear light.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
ICE CREAM TREAT
FOR SOLDIER BOYS

ooh. gee Ice creamr chorused a
troop train Of returning soldiers on the
way 10 camp. when the train stopped
enroute at Wilmington yesterday. The
day was unbearable ot even those
with a shady porch. IL must have been
the limit on a crowded troop train,
which sometimes has TO lie on a side
track IN The broiling sun for hours
The soldier lads who looked out or
the train windows yesterday at VII
mington were nearly melted. The ice
cream handed up 10 them by the Della
ware Chapter cantoen, must have
looked mighty good and tasted better
The local canieen made a warm spot in
the hearts Of the boys for Wilmington,
by making a cool spot in their throats.
The canteen is still busy attending
70 the needs of passing troops. seeing
that the discomfort Of their Journey IS
relieved by ice cream, oranges and
other seasonable refreshments.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
TO open BIDS FOR
PORTABLE SCHOOLS
Education Board Could Ac.
cept Code and Share in
P. S. du Pont' Fund
MEAN BIG SAVING
TO CITY TAXPA AYERS

Az a meeting OF the Board Of Educa-
iion tonight bids wlll Ne opened for
eight portable schools which, it is
planned 10 locate in sections 10 re-
lieye the crowded conditions In some
Of the schools.
Many persons are wondering why the
Board OF Education does not accept the
State school code and then endeavor TO
get a share OF the s2,O0O0oo fund which
Pierre S. dupont has given 10 assist Il.
building new school houses in districts
which accept the school code.
ny availing itself OF Mr. duponts Of
fer, u is claimed by many persons the
city might expend several hundred
thousand dollars IN new schools and
obtain an amount from the dupont
fund which would solve the school
congestion problem and at the same
time mean a big saving 10 the tax
payers.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
DELAWARE SOCIETY
At WASHINGTON
Organized Recently at Sug-
gestion OF Senator L.
Heisler Ball
HAS MEMBERSHIP
OF 81 AT START

Delawareans living at Washington, p.
c.. who recently organized a Delaware
Society at the suggestion OF United
states senator Dr. l.. lleislcr Ball, are
anxious 20 secure the names and ad-
dresses OF all Dclawareans living at the
capital With This ln view officials or
the new society are requesting rela-
ti,es Of those living IN Washington TO
forward the names and addresses or
such relatives to Miss Amy Pier,
senate Office Building
The new society has "a membership
OF 90 at present and II is proposed TO
follow the plan adopted by The other
state societies 40 Washington 10 hold
monthly meetings with a banquet ana
ball each year.
The Virginia Society has a member
ship Of 700 and practically every state
in the Union is represented by a state
Society. The idea OF organizing a Della
ware Society was FIRST brought up by
senator BAH on his arrival at Wash
ington early this summer and The pre-
limnary meetings that were held prior
10 the organization, were called by
him.
All sons Of the Diamond state who
are working or living In Washington
are eligible 10 membership and 1t Is
hoped that the Delaware Society Will
be 400 per cent strong in Washing
ton.
H. w. Wolslonholme. a former VII
mingionian. employed by the govern
ment Is one OF the boosters OF the new
organization and he urges all Of the
home folks who have relatives there
20 send their addresses 10 the new or
ganization.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
SEEK SOLDIERS FOR
SIBERIAN SERVICE

Sergeant John G. Hallamayer, in
charge OF the army recruiting station
at No. sos Market street, has received
orders from the recruiting officer OF
this district. Colonel NJ. d. Cronin, to
make special effort to secure recruits
for service with the Siberian EXpedi-
tionary Force.
Qualified applicants with prior SER
vice, may be accepted for infantry,
medical department quartermaster
corps. and ordnance and men suitably
qualified as telegraph operators. etc.
for the sd Telegraph Batlalian sig
nal Corps.
Accepted applicants viii be sent 90
the nearest recruit depot, enrOute 90
the Siberian Replacement Detachment,
Preside. Cal.
The appeal OF Siberia TO the ad,cn-
turous spirit Is strong. II is a land Of
vast distance with great forests
aboundng in many species Of game and
also contains many populuus cities
whose architecture would do credit 90
many American municipalities OF equal
size
NN
brick barracks built by the Russian
Army during the Russo-Japanese Mar.
The men In cold weather are equipped
with the Warmest clothing that can be
purchased and are well able 10 easily
wiihstond the low winter tempCr0-
lures.
This Is a distinctive service which
any man may well be proud 10 have
performed. 10 offers many novel and
interesting experiences. chance for
adventure not offered anywhere else.
the opportunity 20 see new and strange
countries and the broad army cXperi-
ence OF foreign travel American busi-
ness interests are eager 90 employ at
good salaries eX-soldiers who have had
experience IN Siberia and China and
who are familiar with the people, con
ditions, mining and business opportun-
ities.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
PORT PROJECT NOW
UP TO COUNCIL
Harbor Board Su b m . S
Recommendations for
Supplemental Plans
MEETS APPROVAL OF
FINANCE COMMITTEE

n City Council accepts a recon-
mendation made by the Board OF Har-
Dor Commissioners, plans for the pro-
posed seaport piers and terminals VIII
be made at once. The recommendation
was made by the board to the finance
committee Of Council last week ana
Is said TO have been favOrably received
The committee will now present the
matter 10 Council
This supplemental plan would give
the HarbOr Board authority to proceeu
promptly with the work Of preparing
the complete detailed construction
plans for The piers and terminals TO De
erected on the LObdel property this
work Of preparing plans to De zone d.
an estimated cost OF $4,000.
BY adopting the report OF the boaru
Of Harbor Commissioners concernlhs
the entire project, City Council IN Us
resolution OF May %, approved OF the
first two recommendations suDlnluled'
the one for the construction Of the IN
ner wharves at Front and Church Sts"
and the other for the purchase OF tue
Lobdell property. ,
The cost OF building the municipal
wharves at Church street, including the
taking over Of needed street area from
land held by the Pennsylvania hallrosu
Company. the building OF sheds, Jov iee1
of bulkhead. dredging and filling ln' u
estimated at about $4,000. The cost
N purchasing the Lobdell tract incluu-
ING the eight buildings on that land anu
right of ,yav TO railroad sidings IS estl-
mated at approximately s2SioO. lhese
,,vo items added TO the S3JOOO as the
cost for doing the engineering Worh
leading up to the construction on wv wv
sesport piers. makes a total OF e5'e'oOv.
should the third and most recens,
recommendation Of the HarDor bosIu
be adopted by Council, this VIII enanle
an three preliminary phases OF the
mort proiect 10 be taken care OF by the
one bond isue. uo.
The letter from the Board Of HarDor,
commissioners TO the President ana
Members Of Council making this thlrd
recommendation IS as loiloWs.
In our general plan and report
-,,h,,itted IA YOU on December 2,
last we specifically recommehdeu
the construction Of the inner
wharves at Front and Church streets
and the purchase OF tiN L''''N
property for later development OF
seaport piers. q,
Your resolution. dated May y,
1919. approved Of this general report
and these recommendations TOT
later construction Of seaport piers.
As mentioned in our general re-
mort OF December ?, 1918. the next
step in the development Of the sea-
port piers requires extensive enS-
neering. designing. preparation on
plans and specifications. etc.
As required by law, we therefore
submit herein our supplemental
plan and additional recOmmenda-
tions to proceed promptly with This
work Of preparing the complete
detailed construction plans Tor the
seaport piers and terminals to be
erected on the LObdell property
The estimated cost Of this addi-
tional work is placed at thirty
five thousand dollars .s3jO00l.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
NOTED CONTRALTO AT ARDEN.

Miss Louise Vermont, or GreenWch
Village. New York. is resting at Arden,
the Single Tax colony at Arden station.
She Will sing at the vespers and camp
fires at Arden, having been induced TO
do so by her friends.
Miss Vermont, is the operatic con
trslto who volunteered her services 10
entertain the soldiers during the war
and sang at various camps. She sans
at Camp Dix. Camp Upton. Camp Mer-
ritt, and has also sung in Sing Sing, Cen
trsl Islip. and other refOrmatory in
stitutions.
In her recent war work she sang with
Florence Macbeth soprano, and John
Finnegsn. the well known Irish tenor.
Miss Vermont will probably enter
vaudeville for the coming season, and
plans 30 go abroad next year.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
BALTIMORE SOLDIER y
WAS MURDERED

Having been informed by the War
Department early this year that her
son. Stephen L. James. a private IN the
226th Casual Company had been injured
in an automobile accident and by a
newspaper man Of this city later that
her son had died from his injuries. Mrs.
Mary James, OF No. 2227 South Bank
street. Baltimore. Md, mother Of the
young man has been advised that her
son was murdered
Letters from. Mile. l.. Reubel. the
French girl to whom Private James
was engaged. indicate that jealousy and
revenge were to blame. Clippings from
a French newspaper. imperfectly trans
lated. seem 10 indicate that two Amer
lean and two Italian soldiers accused Of
the crime were members Of a band Of
organized murderers.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
PENNsGROvE MAYOR LEAVES.

Mayor J. Albert Fisher, Of Penns-
grove. left last Thursday afternoon. for
White Hall. South Carolina, where he
will take up permanent residence and
later remove his family. The Mayor
has accepted a position with the Cam
oohee Company. at White Hall, which
2 about ~ miles from Charleston. This
company operates a plantation and
game reservation OF 1900 acres. which
Is owned by A. Felix dupont and others.
Of Wilmington. A. VI. Grier, a former
sanitary engineer. in the powder works
at Carney's Point, is the general man
ager OF the bis reservation and Mayor
Fisher will act as his assistant. About
ten white persons and one hundred Ne
eroes are employed on the plantation,
many acres OF which are under cultiva-
tion to make II self-supporting
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
CITY TO RECEIVE
NARRAGANSETTFLAG
Presentation OF Battle PEN
nant to be Ma de to Council
on Thursday Night
MEN APPRECIATE
TOWNS HOSPITALITY

]. Albert Oliver. a personal friend Of
Captain w. n. Allen. OF the L. =. 5.
Narragansett, will present the battle
pennant OF the vessel TO the city. as
an appreciation OF courtesies received
by the men and crew Of The vessel
which was stationed here several
months last year The presentation
Will take place in City Council cham
bers on next Thursday night 4 dele
gat on Of the men from the vessel viii
be present at the exercises.
Captain Allen is now IN this city
making the arrangements for the pre-
sentatiOn.
The pennant measures 800 feet in
length and is the property OF The men
on the ship.
Under ordinary conditions. the fas
is cut into pieces, with each man re-
ceiying a piece as a souvenir. In this
case. however. the men felt so CRATE
ful TO the people Of this city that on a
vote being taken while on the way
home. they decided 10 turn the em-
blem over 10 the civ. the birthplace
OF the ship, where they have been so
royalty treated while they stayed here.
While in foreign waters. the Mar
ragsnsett has done some essential work
in connection with the transportation
Of men from Plymouth TO Havre,
France. Since the armistice was signed
the ship has been on an extensive
cruise through European waters. being
the first American ship 10 pass through
the Kiel canal since the close
OF the war. Since January last the
ship was in the service OF the French
government, visiting Copenhagen and
the shore OF Holland. In competition
for the "Homeward" flag was the city
Of New London. Conn where the ship
lay for one month. but Wilmington
won against the Connecticut town by
an overwhelming vote of the sailors.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
RETURNS HOME. RE-ENLIsTs.

Walter G. Holman. of No. jOs Lom-
bard street. surprised his many friends
by arriving home on saturday, after
an absence Of - months. Walter vol
unteered March Z. 1918. In the Medical
Corps. He has been overseas over one
year. He was stationed with Hospital
Train 20. which had four base stations.
He was in the northern and southern
part Of France and was stationed in
Germany for a number Of weeks. lie
enjoyed good health He also had an
other surprise for them. as he stated
he was only home on furlough as he
had re-enlisted. and will be stationed
al Camp Dix for the present
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
AMERICAS WAR DEAD
NUMBERS 79,772

WASHINGTON. July 2s United
Press A revised list NJ American eX-
peditionary force casualties published
by the War Department today showed
3j q59 killed in action; 1880 dead from
wounds: 23Si0 died Of disease; o2i3
died OF other causes; 9Os25 wounded
severely; s0.lS3 wounded slightly;
"a $50 wounded degree undetermined
and i.5S5 missing in action.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
Y. NJ. Ca. SUBMITS
IT'S WAR REPORT
$I25.282,859 Col lie c tie d
Between April 1917,
and March 1919
$1,000, 900 FEET OF
FILM ARE SHOWN

NEW YORK. July %. UNITED Press).
Out OF total OF si25. .262 .O52 received
by the T. NJ. c. A., for war work. the
association had spent Sg7,si7o05 toI
April last. a report made public here
today revealed More than s30Oo0.Oo0
was spent In home camps, more than
Si3.0OOOO in A. h. Y. camps. and the
remainder with Allied armies and for
prison camps An item OF Si.4lsOSi
went for loss Of army post exchanges
and canteens A loss Of s2.3i20e was
taken IN conversion OF the amounts
at the present rate Of exchange.
The report showed iO0OD00oO sheets
OF letter paper were supplied home
ad foreign huis. with half as many
envelopes and i6OOOO00 postal cards.
Motion picture shows sent i3WOOop
feet Of nlms through their projectors
in France Audiences aggregated 1.-
OOOOOO persons. Athletic equipment IN
clided l57.096 haseballs
The report. 10 was stated, is not
completed 70 is signed by George W.
Perkins. Cleveland II. Dodge and H. W.
Wilmot
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
HARRY X. .H0CH HOOKS
30 POUND DRUM FISH

Harry X. Hoch. we'll known attorney
caught a 30-pound drum lsh on Bow
ers Beach Saturday afternoon. While
his Ia not a recordrsize drum, IL IS
large one for that locality ana was
said 10 be the FIRST drum iish caught
off Bowers for a long time. Lee Ma
loney. treasurer Of the Security Trust
and safe Deposit Company, accompan-
led Mr.. Hoch. They fshed from a boat
about three miles out in the bay, and
In addition to the drum, caught
fine string Of trout.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
GENNEIIN FACEs sERIOUs CHARGE

Emil Gennelly was held under $1,000
bail by Judge Churchman in City Court
this morning for the grand jury on
charge Of Improper conduct.
A temporary order for si5 week was
also made against him for the support
Of his wife. another hearing TO be held
in September.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
THEY WATCHED "AFAR OFF"

Judge Churchman in City Court tnis
morning ruled that witnessing a crap
game from an adjoining room. was
hardly within the meaning OF the law
and dismissed Monroe Jolly, Raymond
Allen and George Blackiston, charged
with witnessing the game, nut VINO
were shown not to have been IN the
same room where the game was played.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
GAR. TOPNs OUT OF SERVICE.

Among the Wilmingtonions. recent
lv discharged from the service. are
"Ab" Topkis. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Topkis. He was In the army since
June. 1917. and in France for nearly one
year. Mr.. Topkis Is now with his
narents at Atlantic City.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
REYNOLDS WILL KEEP orUET.

Oakley heynoIds. Negro. on a charg-
y dlsorderly conduct. was fined $40 and
,osts by Judge Churchman in Oty
Court This morning. The evidence OF
Oflcer McAteer showed that the prls-
oner was so much peeved over some
thing that he refused 10 keep quiet ar
ter being admonished by the ofilcer
and he had been compelled TO lock the
prlsoner up 10 keep hIm qulet.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
ANOTHER NEAR PRESENT FINED,

Being present at crap game yes
terday cost Daniel =. Mclaughlin s.
and costs in City Court this morning,
Judge Churchman admonishing the
prisoner 10 remember In the future
that the Legislature had passed a law
making Il a crime 10 even be present
az a crap game.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
NrW RFCTOR ron CALVARY.

The Rev. Edmund \. stevens. curate
OF one Of the leading churches in Wash
inston. n. c., has accepted a call To
the pastorate OF Calvary p. F. Church,
Third and jefferson streets, this city,
He will assume his new pastorate on
August (. succeeding the Rev. Howard
G. England.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
,ms R,II RIrN DOWN By CYCLIsT

Mrs. Ida ". Bail. wife OF JudFe J.
Frank Ball. was run into by a boy m
A bicycle al Eishth and Madison
streets. Saturday afternoon and thrown
10 the ground. Mrs Ball was taken to
a nearby house and after first aid
treatment was able 10 proceed to her
home.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
ARDENITEs IN might N VENICE"

"A Night in Venice will be seen at
Arden. the Single Tax colony, on the
evening Of August .. The perform
ance will be held along the banks OF
the swimming pool. The performers
will be in Italian costume. Italian
songs are bieng practiced under the di-
reetion OF Lena Hurlong.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
FINE rRAFFIC LAW NIOLATOR.

Edward POppiti. on charge Of vio-
lating the traffic rules was fined 81 and
costs by Judge Churchman in City
Court this morning on charge Of
violating the speed law a fine Of S2J
and costs was imposed.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
Mrs. sNELLENBURG
RECEIVERS CHICKENS.

The sixteen chickens that were drop
ped by a Negro at Bellevue on Satur-
day morning have been identified by
Mrs. Carl Snellenburg OF Bellevue as
her property. The thief escaped.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
OPEN BRANCH STORE.

lie Electric Specially Company, No.
$40 Tatnall street. announce that they
will open a branch store at No. s27
Market street, on next Friday for
demonstrating electrical household spe-
cialties.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
os c,sEs nN CnIlRT nOCKET.

TNventy-eiehth cases were listed for
trial in City Cour, this morning. Judge
Churchman dismissins five. continuing
six and giving decisions in the remain
der. Court was In session two hours.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
AUTO KILLS MAN;
DRIVER rs ARRESTED.

William cchummy, aged 2 years, OI
Pennsgrove. was arrested in philadel-
phla yesterday after his automobile
had run down and Killed John +. Hi
ringer, aged GO years. Of Philadelphia.
The accident occurred at Fifth and
Market streets. Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1919-07-28
FUNDS ron SOLDIERS RECEPTION.

The Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Water
Witch Fire Company has raised $1,000
10 be used for a reception TO the re
turned soldiers Of the community
around fhe fire house. The date has
not yet been set for the reception.