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The Washington times., 1919-05-03

Spend thought before yOu spend
moneys yOu will haTe more for your
money and more money left fer yOuF
thought. Buy w. 8. 3.
The Washington times., 1919-05-03
Concert Rouses Interrst.

4 great deal OF interest is manifest
in the concert 10 be given al the Ma
tionaI Theater on Tuesday afternoon.
May 8, at I:45 o'clock. by Felix Gar
ziglia, French pianist. ana Elizabeth
Campbell. prima donna contraIto OF
the Century and Boston Grand Opera
companies. A partial list Of patron
esses includes the names OF Mrs. Wal
ter Bruce Howe, Mrs. T. r. Earring
ton. Miss Mary Cryder. Mrs Laura
Williams. Mrs. Alden. Mrs. Franklin
Swift. Mrs. Edward Ayrc, Mrs. 9. H.
Wright and Mrs. ". r. ClaTkson.
Mrs. Henry ". Fitch Mrs DeIos
BlOdgett and Mrs. John G. Boy assist
ed by large corps Of assistants. will
have charge Of the supper TO be served
at the annual garden party or the
House Of Mercy. which will be given
as usual on the Cathedral Close
grounds. Massachusetts and Wisconsin
avenues, Tuesday. May 13, from ; TO <
o'clock. Many new and original fea-
lures will be staged and besides the
supper. TO be served on individual ia
bles under the trees. a cafeteria will
supply those who are in a hurry and
cannot spare the time TO linger over
the delights OF q supper table.
Miss Mamie Randolph Heth will
leave this afternoon for New York
to attend the wedding OF Miss Cesely
Ackim and Lieutenant Symington,
L. s. y, which takes place on Mon
day.
Mrs. William Atherton Du Puy is
spending the weekend al Ocean City,
The Washington times., 1919-05-03

Of the marriage of the governor gen.
eral OF the Philippines, Francis Bur-
ton Harrison, to Miss Elizabeth
WrentmCre, OF California daughter
OF the dean Of the University of
Manila which will take place in the
Washington home of the governors
mother, Mrs. Burton Harrison.
Gov. A H. Roberts, of Tennessee !;
Miss Helen Roberts, Miss Virginia
Dyson and George n WeIch, jr., are
at the Ebbitt for a few days on their
return journey from New York, where
they attended the launching OF the
Tennessee. Americas greatest fight
ing ship. Miss Roberts christened
the ship.
Maj. Gen. and Mrs. william Mason
Wright and Miss Marjorie Wright.
who have been, the house guests Of
Mrs. Charles Borney, or New York,
have gone 70 Camp Funston, Kan
sas.
A feature OF the ball OF the Pa
triots Of I7T6-19lS, to be given at
the willard Tuesday evening. will be
q sword dance, in which members OF
the young ladies' committee, led by
MSS DADubGkL anu MISS Aud
Birmingham. will pass under an arch
formed of swords held by soldiers and
marines.
Mrs. Walter z. Hutton is chairman
Of the ball committee and Mrs Mar
tina Berry is regent Of the Mai. Will
liam OvertOn Calls Chapter, d. A. r,
under whose auspices the ball will
be given. Miss AIethia GerpeU. State
regent Of Virginia. will come up for
the ball. and be in the receiving
line, as will also Miss Hilda Fletcher.
Miss Eleaine Denegre. who was
visiting in New Orleans. has return
ed 10 Washington and joined her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Dene-
gre. Mr.. and Mrs. Denegre were
also in New Orleans for a while. but
came back here a few days ahead OF
Miss Denegre.
Announcement has been made Of
the engagement OF Miss Emeline Bate
Childs. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
ozrO w. ChiIds, OF Los Angeles. and
grandmother of the late United
States Senator William 3. Bate, OF
Tennessee. TO John Aiken Branch. son
OF John Kerr Branch, millionaire
banker OF Richmond.
Mr.. Branch, who has been with the
Red Cross overseas for the last two
years, met his fiancee IN France,
while she was serving as a Red
Cross nurse. Both are still IN serv-
ice overseas. and it is understood that
the wedding will take place in Paris
al an early date. Mr.. Branch is a vice
president OF the Merchants National
Bank OF Los Angeles. and IS well
known in local club and social cir
cles.
The Washington times., 1919-05-03
Tenth Street S. E.

Mrs \. z. Fowerree 522 Tenth st. S. E,
says: ~ had pains in my back that were some.
in the small of back and through my limbs;
Nights would be restless and mornings all tired
out. My kidneys didn't act right, either. Seeing
DoanS Kidney pills highly recommended ] used
them and they great relief" statement
given December ; I912J.
On November II. 1918. Mrs. Flowerree said
The cure Doan's Kidney Pills made for me is still
lasting. have great confidence in this medicine
and always recommend it,"
H Street N. w.
Mrs. L. II. Middekaun 4S9 H st. y. W. gave the
following statement December ]. 1912: II have
Doan's Kidney Pills with satisfactory results
gladly recommend them for backache kid
nry ailments Doans do just exactly they are
adv crtised to do
November *, 1915. Mrs. MiddIekauff said:
My faith in DoanS Kidney Pills is strong
Doans give immediate relief
whenever I have need take them"
The Washington times., 1919-05-03

ADVERTISEMENT. a
The Washington times., 1919-05-03

Maj. Gen. and Mrs. william Mason
Wright and Miss Marjorie Wright,
who have been, the house guests Of
Mrs. Charles Borney, or New York,
have gone 70 Camp Funston, Kan
sas.
The Washington times., 1919-05-03
Willard Street N. w.

W. J. Garner. 1870 Willard St y. w. Gays: Il
suffered for years from disOrdered kidneys. anu
] was laid up several occasions. My back became
weak | did not dare bend and If
brought back into pains always
The kidney secretiOns were disordered often being
too frequent in passage and then again scanty. I
had taken all kinds of medicine and had
plasters. but nothing had helped I hardly
Mt for work when DOan's Kidney Pills first
TO my notice. Several boxes made cure
The Washington times., 1919-05-03
Potomac Avenue S. E.

Mrs. Elizabeth GateIy 1l1I Potomac Ave. :. H..
says: Il a sufferer from kidney trouble for
A lonS time. was down with bsckache and some
days I couldn't get out OF bed. I was ANNOYED ~
the action or kidneys. ] used Dasters and diff
ferent remedies but nothing did any good until
] tried DOan's Kidney Pills. I free from
the distressing backache and my kidneys acted reg
uIarly ] keep this medicine hand now and they
relieve the least attack may have"
The Washington times., 1919-05-03

Mrs. A Mitchell Palmer, wife Of the
Attorney General, was hostess at a
luncheon yeHterdzy at Cafe st. Marks
in honor Of her guest, Miss Virginia
Bartlett. Of Baltimore.
May IS has been set feT' the date
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-12-10
PUBLIC TO HEAR
HANDEL'S MESSIAH"

Wilmington viii be invited TO free
performance OF Handers Messiah" the
great Christmas oratorio, at the Play
house on Sunday afternoon. December
%. under the auspices Of the Whining
ton Community Chorus. There viii be
sol0ists OF rcnOwn, in particular a
noted New York tenor whose services
the chorus Is negotiating for. There
viii be an accompanying orchestra. Spe-
clal decorative features on the stage
will add 10 the Christmas reality.
The chorus committee has in course
of preparation a handsome souvenir
program. giving much interesting in
formation concerning the concert, the
chorus. and Wilmington in general.
Announcement was made at the sing
last night that a focal firm has donated
lumber 10 build tiers OF seats on the
stage for the chorus. This viii add
considerably TO the good effect Of the
singing at the Christmas concert.
4 good attendance at the sing marked
last nights rehearsal in the Playhouse.
The Messiah" numbers were given
with a high degree Of merit.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-12-10
SING GRAND OPERA
HERE DEC. l5.16-l7

A Wilmington season Of grand opera
will be given at the Playhouse on De
cember i5- lG and a. by the Manhattan
Grand opera Company. Mark Byron, Jr.'
general manager; Adolph schmidt OF
the Boston opera Company, the Royal
Opera Covent Garden and His Majesty S
Theatre. London. general director. Four
Of the most popular operas viii be pre-
sented IN this city, beginning with
"Carmen.r In French. on December 10
with RiccardO Martin as the Don jose
and Cedia Breau as Carmen. on the
following evening "Rigoletto' VIII De
sung. with Glorgio Puliti In the part OF
Rigoletto. Lillian Gresham as Gilda, ana
Frnesto di GiacomO as Sparafucile.
There will be two performances on
the closing day Of the season mat
inee. with "Hansel and Gretel' In Eng
lish. and an evening Performance OF
Verllrs "Otello." in Italian, In the
charming fairy opera, Helen fletcher
will be the Gretel, Elinor Mario the
Uansel. and Henrlette Wakefield the old
witch. The matinee in addition to the
opera named. will have on its program
tbe "Dance Of the Hours the beauti-
ful ballet from the opera La Go
conda." Ricardo Martin will be the
Otello at the evening performance Win
Athens Buckley as Desdemona ana
Giorgio Puliu as lago.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-12-10
SUSPECT OUT
|. Of RANGE OF
COP'SGUNFIRE
Walls Says PrOwler Hurried
From Eighteenth and
Franklin Section
9Th WARD GUARDED:
No ROBBERIES REPORTED

Residents in the vicinity Of Eighteenth
and Franklin streets were thrown into
a near panic at o'clock this morning.
when they were aroused by the report
OF six pistol shots. Peerins from their
windows, the residents saw Parolman
Walls running towards the Brandy
wine shooting. An Investigation showed
that Oflcer Walls had found a man
leaving an alleyway between the prop
critics Nos. 1913 Franklin street ana
gave chase. Walls says the man ran
and finding that he was about TO lose
him in the darkness and fearing mat ne
had committed some crime IN one OF
the houses, the officer shot.
Walls said IN his report OF the analf
that while ne was not able to say
whether the man was a Negro or a
Write man, he was sure the man wore
a tan ralncoat, soft hat and black
trousers.
Although a number Of other patrol
men were in the section, none OF them
reported seeing the men, who escaped.
Walls has resigned from the force
effective December i6.
The police records today showed no
robberies during the night. This fact
Is taken as an indication that the
thieves, who have been holding high
carnival IN the Ninth ward In par
ticular. wers not about last night
afraid 20 venture, perhaps, owing to
the activities Of the police department
which had the entire Ninth ward COW
prad nv nafrolrnen
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-12-10
COALAPLENTY
To KEEP CITY
PLANTSGOING
But None Will BE Dis
tributed Without Permit,
Says Mr.. RittenhOuse
SUPPLY PARCELED OUT
FROM RAILROAD YARDS

II. A. Oasperson, for the Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad. and E. B. Ritenhouse for
the Baltimore and Ohio and the Phlia-
dclphia and Reading railroads working
under the direction OF the Regional Di-
rector's coal committee In Philadelphia,
have entire charge OF the distribution
OF soft coal in this city. There is no
local fuel administrator.
According to Mr.. Rlttenhouse there
is plenty Of soft coal in the local rail-
road yards 10 meet present demands
and states that he does not look for
any alarming shortage IN the future.
Mr.. Rlttenhouse today explained the To-
cal situation as far as he and Mr.. Cas-
person are concerned
No industry or individual can get
any soft coal except through a permit,
When the industry wants coal. an ap-
plicatlon IS made 90 Mr.. Casperson, II
the delivery Is TO be made by the Penn
| sylvanla Railroad and 20 Mr.. Ritien-
house n the delivery Is tO-pe made b!
| either OF the roads he represents. This
application n sent 10 the Regional Di-
rectOr's office in Philadelphia and the
/ permit II allowed Is then sent 20 eith-r
Of the agents here. which Is the au-
/ thority TO turn over 20 that industry
the coal applied for. NA
Mr.. Rittenhouse stated that the rail
roads are trying TO do the best they
can 20 meet the situation. When an an
plicaion Is made the permit is grant
ed II it Is fOund that the applicant Il
really In need Of the coal His wOrl
then Is % turn over 20 the applican
supply Of coal from that In the rail
road Yards. Orders are not coming d.
rect through 90 any consumers, ell Oh
soft caal having TO be secured through
the same channels.
No application has been refused 90
date. Mr.. Rlttenhouse says. when 10 wa
found the applicant needed coal anc
consequently there has been no need for
any plants 90 close down because o
coal shortage. II a plant needs sew.
eral car loads 90 keep going, II i'
simply turned over 60 that plant froh
the supply at the yards after the per
NIT has been granted, no matter u
whom the coal was originally con-
signed.
The plan, 70 IS explained, is simply
10 prevent boarding. and 20 insist thai
users OF soft coal be IS careful as pos
i sTble. II an application Is made anC
an Investigation shows that particular
concern already has supply enough &
last several weeks. such application
would probably be refused on th'
ground that some other industry nigh
be in more urgent need and likely b'
compelled 70 close down II such hoard
ing Is allowed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-12-10
GERMANY WILL SIGN
PROTOCOL, DIPLOMAT SAYS

BERLIN, Dec. . UNITED Press, De-
layed )-The Allied notes remanding
Germany to accept the protocol to the
peace treaty, were received this after
noon.
The tone OF the notes. according to
German official circles, was considered
conciliatory.
u was understood the Entente agrees
to permit posiponement Of delivery OF
German docks and marine materials.
demanded as reparation for the sinking
OF the interned German fleet at Scapa
Flow. until IL can be determined
whether their surrender would hope
lessly cripple Germsnys industries, as
the Germans have cOntended.
The Entente, however. refuses to
change its stand toward German war
prisoners, and holds its right to in
wade Germany II she transgresses any
OF the rules laid down by the peace
conference and the armistice.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-12-10
BUSY New YEAR
FOR HARLAN MEN
Contracts to Keep Shipyard
Busy Into 1921, Says
]. E. Powell
OFFER PRIZES FOR
REDUCING COSTS

Prizes amounting in all 10 $500 are
10 be awarded to employees OF the Beth
lehem Shipbuilding Corporation. which
includes the Harlan plant, for the best
suggestions for reducing the bolt
up" cost Of ship construction. Formal
announcement Of the plan VIII be made
next Saturday through the Harlan
News, the official paper OF the local
plant.
Il was learned today that at the an
nual banquet given last Saturday night,
in the Hotel dupont, by the foremen Of
the HARLAN plant, ]. f. Powell, vice
president and general manager OF the
Bethlehem Corporation, announced that
he could assure the Harlan plant suf-
lcient contracts to keep It in operation
throughout the entire year OF 1920 and
probably for a portion OF 1921. Mr.. Pow
ell made no mention OF the nature Of
the contracts in view.
"Boltlng-up" is a technical term ap-
piled to the putting together Of steel
plates in a ships hull. Mr.. Powell has
decided to give Si00 TO the workman in
each shlpyard who makes the best sug-
gestiOn for cutting down the cost OF
such work, and an additional $500 to the
workman whose suggestion is consid-
cred the best Of all those made in all
the plants. The suggestions may apply
either as to method Of work, TO adOp-
ton OF a mechanical device. or both,
the principal aim being to flnd way
TO reduce the cost OF erection and pro-
duction Of ships.
The offer is open TO every work
non from, 1ahorare I'm N the nlant ctf-
perintendents, in the following plants
Of the Bethlehem Corporation: VIII
CONTINUED on Page TwO.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-12-10
TWO DIE WHEN y
BRIDGE DROPS

ATLANTA, Ca. Dec. 10 UNITED Press)
-Four known dead, hundreds home
less and property damage running into
thousands Of dollars was the toll early
today from floods in Georgia, Alabama
and Mississippi.
Train service was badly crippled on
many southeastern lines as result OF
numerous washouts.
Rivers and smaller streams, swollen
bv rains since Saturday were overflow
ing their banks into the lowlands.
Train service into Meridian, Miss,
was reported almost at a standstill
while the Southern railway between
Atlanta and Macon was annulllng
trains as q result Of several washouts.
A million dollar loss due 20 washing
away OF bridges and houses along the
ChattahoOchle was reported from La
Grange, Ga. The report also stated that
West Point, &c miles west Of La Grange
IS completely inundated. Inhabitants
In lever parts OF the town were forced
10 seek higher ground. The telephone
exchange was flooded last night an all
communication cut of.
Early last night all trains from the
South and West from Atlanta were an
nulled. Service was resumed on the
Central OF Georgia this morning, with
some through for the West routed
through North Florida.
Oflclals say they will attempt to
operate all trains not annulled by the
fuel conservation committee, some time
today.
At the Atlanta water works pumping
station the water reached a high mark
OF 81 feet shortly after midnight. This
mark is only "a inches below the tor
Of the dykes built 70 protect the STA
tion.
Towns and villages near Rome. Ga.
today reported that hundreds OF fami-
es had been driven from their homes
the sudden rise OF creeks and rivers
he Red Gross is sending relief TO .ht
homeless families.
Mayor Noble, Of Cedartown, was in
jured while aiding in rescue work.
Police were dragging the swOller
waters OF Eutaw Greek for the bodies
OF two girls and two men drowned
when their car broke through a bridge
which had been weakened by heav!
rain and flooded creek.
Authorities believe the girls were
Irene Lawrence and Mary Edwards. anC
that one Of the men was ]. c. Clements
a soldier al Camp Gordon. The name
Of the driver OF the car has not beer
learned.
C. w. Vaughn, also a Camp Gordor
soldier and the only survivor, told po'
lice the party was on the way to road
house when the bridge collapsed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-12-10
SCHOOLS TO SELL
CHRISTMASSEAES
Necessity of Fighting Tuber-
culosis to Be Impressed
on Students
DOWN-STATE FOLK
SUPPORT CAMPAIGN

The Red Gross Christmas seal cam
paign will be pushed In the public, pa
rochial and private schools Of this city
the latter part Of this week The
effort to relieve tuberculosis sufferers
has the endorsement OF the leading ed
ucators Of the state, and a. r. Spaid.
Delaware's School Commissioner, has
issued a letter to all superintendenis.
principals and teachers calling upon
them TO lend every aid possible in
keeping the work Of the Red Cross
constantly before their pupils. After
referring 20 the work Of the Red Cross,
Dr. Spaid wrote:
1T is hoped that every school will
continue as Junior Auxiliary Of the
Red Cross, and that hearty assistance
will be given The Red Cross, and I es-
pecially urge the teachers TO distribute
any leaflets Of literature sent TO the
schools. A campaign is TO be made 10
sell the Red Cross Christmas seal.
Many superintendents and teachers will
want % assist. II that campaign is
successful, each county will have two
school nurses during the ensuing year" b"
ANfNN Af4HHANa AaAAAA - NAAA AhNNhNA n AAtAN NC
sent 10 headquarters Of the seal cam
paign in the Church Building, this
city, for fresh supplies OF seals. the
first supplies having been sold out.
Last evening Captain Boyer. campaign
manager, addressed a meeting at Laurel
where the citizens have taken hold OF
the campaign enthusiastically. There
have been a number Of cases Of tuber-
culosis at Laurel and the people realize
that in helping the Xmas seal effort
they are aiding everyone, including their
own citizens.
Among the booth teams the Whining
ton Library team. composed Of attaches
OF the Free Library. sold the greatest
number OF seals on Monday. the total
being more than fifty dollars.
Yesterday the honors went 10 the
Hotel dupont booth team, in charge oi
the Junior League girls.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-12-10
WOULD INCREASE
STETSER'S SALARY

Members Of city Council rs a com
mitlee Of the whole this evening will
consider the request Of Mayor Taylor
60 increase the salary Of A. Pennell
Stetser. his secretary. to $500 a year.
At the present time Mr. Stetser re-
celves but $1,000 a year which is con-
sldered inadequate by Mayor Taylor
The request was received by City
Council last week when Mayor Taylor
in a letter urged that the increase be
granted.
Another proposed wage increase that
will be considered this evening by
Council will be for Edward MacAteer,
clerk Of the city markets. The street
and Sewer Department several weeks
ago increased his salary from $500 to
1860 a year, and they now want Coun-
ell to approve their action.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-12-10
DANSEY SLAYER
SUSPECTS TO FIGHT

HANfMONTON. n. j.. Dec. so United
press. Institution Of habeas corpus
PROCEEDINGS 10 force the release or
Charles :. White and Mrs. Edith H..
Jones. held at Mays Landing In connec-
ton with the death OF Billy Dahsey'
was forecast here today with the ar
rival OF their attorney, G.. Arthur Bolte,
of Atlantic City.
Bolte refused 10 state natly that he
would file application for a writ but
intlmated such action would be taken
shortly II county officials did not show
their hand at once.
Bolte lmmedistely went into confer
ence with Edward II. White, father or
Charles S.NNhite, and William II. Jones.
OF OVERLOOK, Pa, son Of Mrs. Edith
L. Jones. 70 is believed Bolte would
visit the various scenes that figured in
the Dansey tragedy before going 20
Mays Landing.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-12-10
GALE BLOWS 'SINKERS'
INTO BOYS STOMACHS

An impromptu doughnut roll added
10 the gayety Of Market street this
morning In The cast were house
wife. one; market basket. one
doughnuts two dozen. The vigorous
zephyrs which frolicked around the
streets today caught Up with house
wife. basket and doughnuts at Fifth
and Market streets. and blew the basket
to an angle which allowed the dough-
nuts 10 roll out The "holes' put
ND a lively imitation Of hoops until
they were captured by small boys.
The audience Of shoppers. although
not unsympathetic laughed from The
depths OF its soul.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-12-10
SAID TO FAVOR
ACCEPTANCE OF WILSON'S
OFFER OF WAGE INCREASE
CUTS FUEL
AS BLIZZARD COMES;
SOME MINERS WORK

CHICAGO. Dec. 20. UNITED Pressl-
With the mercury below zero and a
blizzard promised by the weather man,
Chicago went on shorter fuel rations
today.
The Illinois public utilities commls-
sion continued all conservation meas
ures included In It's order OF last week.
Springfield reports indicated miners
intend TO abide by the decision OF the
union chiefs al indianapolis. Cars were
reported modified at the mines. Min
ers at Coal Valley, near Rock Island,
i37 I'm number. returned 70 work today
regardless OF the OUTGOING OF the nego-
tlatlons Three mines with a capacity
OF $50 ions daily opened TO supply
urgent domestic needs Of the miners
themselves.
Missouri mines recently seized by
Governor Gardner were producing Goa
today. Fifteen strip mines In Barton
county were working
Production In Kansas where volunteer
miners who have been working IN
strip mines continued today.
ST. LOUIS. No, Dec. 10. United
Press Goal operators OF the country
have agreed to the proposal for endlns
the miners strike submitted by Presi'
dent Wilson 20 the conference OF unior
/ leaders In Indianapolis, Thomas +
Brewster, chairman OF the wage scal'
committee or the central competitive
| field said today.
Brewster declared the proposition IL
the same as that submitted TO the join
conference OF operators and miners u
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-12-10
HELD LONG ENOUGH,
MATT is DISCHARGED

Henry Matt. a local merchant, who
was wanted by the Philadelphia au-
thorities on a charge Of embezzlement
was dismissed by Deputy Judge Finger
in Municipal Court this morning. The
proper papers, were not filed by the
Philadelphia officials and no action to-
ward requisition had been taken. al
though the case has been pending for
nearly a month.
In dismissing the charge. the court
remarked that the action appeared to
be a pure attempt 10 use the criminal
court for the collection Of civil debt.
Papers are required to be filed striving
that such an arrest is in good faitl and
not for the purpose OF collecting n fivll
debt. These papers were not nled. how
ever.