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Evening journal., 1919-10-30
ZION CHURCH TO
WELCOME SOLDIERS

Returned soldiers and sailors of the
congregation Will be guests Of honor
at reception given this evening by
Zion Lutheran Church. Mayor William
G.. Taylor VIII address The boys. Medals
communicating lhe military service Of
Lutheran boys. coined by the National
Lutheran War Commission. viii be
given 10 The soldiers and sailors. The
formal program viii also include a
solo by Mrs. Wilmer Cooling an adj
dress by the Rev Paul I0un. camp
pastor at Atlanta for over a year. and a
community sing. led by Irving G. Cas-
Ter. The Rev. :. e. Won Bosso, pastor
OF the church. Will preside.
The names Oi the boys follow: Con-
rad Bamberger. Frank Bisslnser. Harry
BlOcher. Walter Blochor. Charles Dan
gel, Fred Dauiel. John Dohrlng, Fred
Eokert. Carl Evcrtuskl. Emil lleiblng
Charles lockmann. Theodore Hermann
Carl Holzhauser. DR. William klenstuo-
ber. John Kocrner. Frank Koons. Der
nard Krapf. Richard kuraile. Henry
sursllo. Walter Klollz. Arthur kuschan
William Lang. Calvert Love Harry
Nickel. William Nadolny. Georgc hober.
son. Howard hOberson. William Sahoia
August Splnken. Edward Sloan, Frank
spnken. William Sghoenher Albert
Seldle. William soldle. Carl Tulowiizki
Paul Wahl. Hermann Waliher. Pau
Nalz. August WIZ. Henry VIII, Albert
Wiitenberg. Wesley Woolley, Fred Yet
ter.
Evening journal., 1919-10-30
DID NOT UNDERSTAND
NON-SUPPORT ORDER

Because he was under non-support
order Of the court. Hopper Biddle. ac-
cording 90 the testimony OF his wife,
In Municipal Court this morning. be
lioved that he was not required 10 pay
Gle gas bin or provide stoves. carpets
and like needs OF the house Deputy
Judge Finger warned him against main
tanning any such attitude, and was
about 10 Increase the order against
him. when his wife asked that he be
given another chance: that an she
wanted was for him 90 understand what
Is required OF him while he Is under
the non-support order. The court adj
vlsed him 10 "meet his wife half way.
Evening journal., 1919-10-30
NEWPORT WOMEN
URGE BETTERMENTS
ada b Tha EvenIng Journal.

Special to Tho Evening Journal
NEWPORT, Oct. 30e-Thc parlor mcot-
ing held by The Newport Equal Suf-
frage Club on Tuesday at the homo OF
Ella w johnson proved very interest
lng The speaker was Mrs Albert Nc
Mahon. OF Washington. y. C.. whose
subject was suffrage. She favored rsii-
flcation Of tht suffrage amendment.
The meeting Of the womcns Club. Of
Newport. held at the home OF Mrs.
Thomas Bullcn. on Tuesday afternoon.
was a very interesting one. A number
Of town improvements were discussed
and action on these matters VIII be
taken In the near future
Mrs W. l.. Dun and Mrs. George
Stuart were appointed committee TO
arrange a program for the next meet
I ing. which VIII be held at the home OF
Mrs. Sarah Boys. Wednesday afternoon.
I November ..
During this week sixteen new desks
/ have been placed In the school, and
more VIII be delivered In The near
/ future. This action Is made necessary
I by The Increased number OF students.
I The monthly business and social
meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society OF
Newport NJ. r. Church viii bo held al
! the home OF Mr. and Mrs. =. r.. Groome
on next Wednesday evening
l The Misses Irene Gregg and Edna
Cannon are spending this week with
The Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Whedbee. Of
Trappo, Ma.
Miss Ethel NJ. Snyder. who Is IN the
senior class at the Michigan Agrlcult-
ural College. has been honored by
being elected member OF the Alpha
Chapter OF the Omlcrom Nh. This is
7 Tie National Home Economics Sorority
The young folks of Marshallton viii
/ hold a masked dance In the Masonic
Temple on Friday evening.
st. James Episcopal Church. OF Stan
ton. VIII hold a chicken pettie supper
In the Masonic Temple on next Thurs
day evening.
The masked dance held in the Ma
sonic Temple on Tuesday evening by
the Richardson Park Clyics Club was
very pleasant affair. There were about
200 people present the greater number
OF them being masked.
Delaware Grange will hold initiation
In the third and fourth degrees on next
Monday evening.
The Delaware Canoe Club will hold a
card party and dance IN the Masonic
Temple on next Tuesday evening
Evening journal., 1919-10-30
GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF
COAL NOW IN TRANSIT

iion OF coal. The result has been an
exceptionally heavy coal production.
Having become necessary, however.
10 be prepared 10 insure against all
temporary contingencies that the trans
portatlOn service be protected, regional
directors have now been instructed 10
see that each railroad shall accumulate
necessary reserve of coal when II Is
not already on hand. purchasing such
coal II possible, and otherwise holding
coal IN transit
"Tho practice thus resorted 90 Is a
practice which railroads have always
employed In emergencies whether under
private or public coutrol. and has been
recognized ms Indispensable 10 the main
ienance Of the usual public service.
In holding such coal exemptions
will be made as far as possible OF coal
destined 90 certain classes Of con-
sgnecs." Hines continued, and followed
with his priority list.
Coal held Ia transit Is not 10 be un-
loaded from storage nor used until
actually needed. 80 that N its use ls
later found unnecessary, 70 can bo for
warded 10 destinations wherever prac-
tlcaDle.
instructions issued provide that
there will be as little disturbance as
possible IN the distribution Of coal.
but at the same time protecting the
necessities Of the railroads, which have
q public duty 30 perform"
"Thc big problem" Lane said, "ls 20
take care Of the industries. Much coal
Is In storage. but we do not know It's
exact location and cannot tell how
soon or how extensively industries
would suffer"
There are 100000 union and 10000
non-nion miners. Lane estimated, and
said there was a possibility the strike
might spread 90 nOn-union men.
surplus coal viii be distributed
among the industries In the order OF
their importance. Il was indicated.
The effect on The food supply depends
ON how much the transportation sys-
tenn Is affected by the strike.
Evening journal., 1919-10-30
LEGION DELEGATES
PLAN TRIP TO WEST

The delegates OF the American Le-
gion OF Delaware elected 20 attend the
national convention Of the Legion al
Minneapolis, beginning November n,
Armistce Day, met at the Chamber OF
Comerce today and made plans for their
trip West.
The delegates. who were elected at
the State convention Of the Logon
held In the Hotel dupont last week,
are Thomas w. Miller, and L. r. Webb
Of Wilmington; John p. Lefevre, OF Do
yer: II. j. Petuiohn. OF Milford. and
Norman A. Groves. Of Marshailton.
IL was decided that Mr. Miller should
precede the rest OF the party, in order
TO nuke preliminary arrangements at
Minneapolis for Delaware's partlcipa-
ton in the national body. The re-
naming four delegates will 90 a week
from tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1919-10-30
GIVF RECEPTION TO
negro SOLEIERS
Former Members of Pioneer
Regiments Guests at
Banquet
MAYOR TAYLOR
ONE OF SPEAKERS

At the banquet and reception given
by the Otis Howard Auxiliary Of The
Delaware Chapter Am AN Red Cross
last night. to the former soldiers Of the
s0sth and 9lith Negro Pioneer Regi-
menis. the soldiers had a fine time and
went away from the l. o. o. F Hall,
Tenth and orange streets. more than
satisfied with the bounty OF the auxli-
iary.
The speakers OF the evening were :
Mayor Taylor, Adiulani n. G. Parks. Q.
Milburne smith and Mrs Conwell Ban
ton. chairman OF the entertainment
committee. Mrs. Banton made an ear
nest plea for the Red Cross in the COM
ing drive. and expressed The desire that
many OF those present aid The move
ment
About two hundred soldiers and their
friends were present. The rooms were
aitractively decorated in red. white and
blue. Toward the end Of The evening,
a repast. including cold ham, potato
salad. peas. olives. chicken salad. Ice
cream and cake and cigars and cigarettes
were also plentiful.
Charles n. Colburn was master or
ceremonies. Music was furnished by
the Progressive League and the Echo
Glee Club Quarteite. and by Professor
Harmons Orchestra.
Evening journal., 1919-10-30
PROPERTY IS SOLD.

Joseph Berman, real estate agent. who
was called as a witness in the Garden
eviction inquiry before City Council on
Monday night but was not questioned,
today explained the sale OF a property
at No. 1882 Tatnall street by him TO a
Negro. 10 which some OF the Council
men had voiced objection. Berman says
he sold the property 10 w. ;. Young.
Negro. OF No. 40 West Twelfth
street. with the understanding that
Young was buying it only FOR invest
ment purposes and would not move
into 70. Berman showed a letter from
Young 10 that effect. In fact. he says,
Young Is now negotiating a sale Of the
property 10 a white man. who already
has paid 800 option money on #.
Evening journal., 1919-10-30

WASHINGTON. Oct 30. United
Press Rail- Director Hines today is
sued orders. which. IN effect. give the
Railroad Administration control over
all soft coal now in transit.
Hines at the same time made public
a priority list which VIII determine
The order In which railroads. homes and
Industries VIII be given available coal.
The priority list issued by Hines Is
the same as That adopted by the Fuel
Administration during The war II
follows:
tM Steam railroads; inland and
coastwlse vessels
,Bl Domestic. including hotels. hos
plials and asylums.
lC) Navy and army.
lD) Public utilities. including plants
and such portions OF plants as supply
light. heat aud water for public use.
% Producers and manufacturers OF
food: including refrigeration.
~ National, State. county and mu-
nlclpal government emergency require
menis.
90 Bunkers and other marine emer-
gency requirements not specified above.
AAAN IfWuQINlN NA MiMrIAAnA lAlNA =
and plants necessary 90 the printing
and publication OF daily newspapers.
As Hines orders were being Issued
cabinet members. Tlarry A. Garfield,
and fuel administrator Hines were
meeting at the White House perfccilng
plans for handling and distribution OF
the cOunlry's coal supply which VIII
be reduced by The strike and FOR pro-
lection OF the public.
I'm order 10 interfere as little as pos
sible In the normal course Of coal
traffic the Railroad Administration up
90 the present time has permitted coal
10 20 20 the designated conslgnee."
Hines said
'For The last two weeks open top
equipment has been devoted 20 coal
loading 20 the exclusion OF other
classes OF traffic and the movement OF
such equipment has been expedited so
as 10 facilitate the maximum produc-
Evening journal., 1919-10-30
GIANT COP TO
SHOW DRIVE RESULT

Artists with rhe Hessler sign paint
ing company were busy this morning
repainting the large sign on Rodney
Square for the police pension fund
drive. A gigantic policeman about 10
feet in height has been placed in the
center Of The sign. both his feet and
upper body extending beyond the
limits OF the siFnbOard. The gigantic
"coppers" right hand Is movable and
points 20 the segment OF "a circle, With
figures from 0 10 SiOOOOO. The frac-
tlonal amounts VIII be painted In az
intervals OF every $4,000. As the
amount collected and subscribed mounts
up. the arm will be manipulated TO in
dicate the corresponding amount.
The following inscription Will be
painted by the policeman's left side
Police
Pension Fund
Campaign
Help Raise Ills Arm 10
$4,000.
October 29th 10 November 9th,
Evening journal., 1919-10-30
OPEN NIGHT COURSE
In ECONOMICS

Professor X. Roberts Greenfield. Ph
.D.. OF Delaware College, inaugurated the
course in Economics at the Y. NJ. c. A.
last night. This course was held under
the joint auspices Of the Y. NJ. c A.,
Delaware College and the Business and
professional Women's Association, OF
Delaware.
A thorough and Interesting course in
business correspondence and English
Will be Initiated Monday with Profess
sor John Moore. Ph. d., Of Delaware
College. as instructor.
The course In modern and victorian
literature viii start tonight, at the ~"
Professor NJ. X. Foster being the in
structor.
Other courses will commence as soon
as the enrolment warrants It.
Evening journal., 1919-10-30
INVENTS REGULATOR
FOR SWITCHB0ARDS

George Vandegrift. OF 40. 923 Lam
caster avenue. has invented a small reg
ulalor for use on electrical switch
boards. lie is said 10 have recently
given the regulator a successful trial
and claims II viii be a benefit 90 all
operators at switchboard work. Mr..
NandeHift came 10 this city two yeacs
ago and went 10 work at the Brandy
wine power plant OF the Wilmington
and Philadelphia Traction Company.
he Is now with the National Anillne
Company at Marcus Hook. Mr. Vande-
grift stated today he will continue to
Improve The regulator and will lateC
apply for a patent
Evening journal., 1919-10-30
NEWPORT FOLKS AT
COMMUNITY PARTY

Special to The Evening Journal.
NEWPORT, oct. @.-The Newport
Home and school Association held the
first Of a series OF community karties
last evening. This one was a masked
party. and about 200 residents Of the
town were present Practically every
one was masked. some wearing pretty
costumes.
4 prize for the best costume was
awarded 10 Miss Nora stuart, who was
dressed as a Japanese girl.
The evening was spent in community
singing. and games in which prizes
were awarded.
The school was beautifully decorated
I'm corn, pumpkins. autumn leaves. and
other appropriate decorations Tor Hal
lowe'en.
After a very pleasing program, re-
freshments were served.
The teachers have arranged a novel
Halloween entertainment FOR the
school children, FOR Friday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1919-10-30
DYES LICENSE PLAk
OPPOSED IN SENATE
Dupont and Philadelphia In
terests Present Case of
Penrose and Colleagues
lRENEEDU POINT SEES
HARM TO INDUSTRY

WASHINGTON. oct Ex-senator Pen
rose and lis colleagues OF the Senate
Finance Committee. OF which he is
chairman. DO not share The enthusiasm
OF the dupont and allied interests over
the proposal 10 safeguard and foster
Amerlcanhycstuffs production with a Ii
censing Nsiem.
The senator and his colleagues con-
ferred N Tuesday with lrenee du-
Pont. president of the dupont company
Daniel I. Waters. president OF the
PHILADELPHIA Master Dyers' Association,
and otter advocates Of the licensing OF
dyes Imports.
The Jyemakers received little encour-
agemeit They learned opposition to
the Licensing system is even more for
mldalle in the senate than in the House,
wheri Representative J. Hampton Moore
wag,h a vigorous flghi against u re-
cenis. They were reminded the textile
manufacturers OF Philadelphia and other
Industrial centers are bitterly opposed
to I.
NJ. dupont, Mr.. Waters and their
associates were escorted to senator
PnrOse's Office by Senator's Frelinghuy-
81 and Edge, New Jersey. They found
iiere. besides Mr.. PenrOse, Senators
Simmons, North Carolina ranking DEM
itratic member Of Mr.. Penrose's COM
hittee: Smoot. Republican, Utah; Wat
ION. Republican. Indiana and Curtis,
Republican, Kansas.
Mr.. Penrosc and his colleagues list
ened aitentively TO the array OF argu-
Imnts The producers drew a dire pic
lturs OF what would happen to the
American dyesiuffs industry. created
during the war. unless The licensing sys-
TEN has established
TIE American manufacture or dye
stun would be wiped out. they said.
Thes20. 10000 dye plant OF The dupont
company would be -scrapped' II Ger
mani were permitted TO flood this coun-
try NTH cheap dyestuffs The textile
manufacturers might profit for a time,
they added, but sooner or later would
fnd'ihe Germans. when their American
COMPETITORS were eliminated, would
boot prices.
\ soon as the textile manufacturers
refzed the real situation, The pro-
duters asserted. they would become ad-
yrsies Instead OF opponents Of the IL
Jnsing system.
INr. dupont and his associates said The
american dyesiuffs Industry repre-
Tented an investment Of Si00O0OOoO as
compared with siOOOOo0 invested in
German-controlled plants before the
war: that $1,000 workers were engaged
n turning out American dyestutis as
compared with 400 i'm pre-war lines :
and that the output Of American dye
.tums was 67Oo0O00 pounds, an Increase
from 6OO0O0O pounds.
Mr.. Penrose assured Mr.. DUPONT the
.nsnce committee would give the most
-rful and impartial consideration 10
Ie whole subject and would hold near
- shortly on The pending tarin Dill 70
otect American dyestuffs, which the
,use passed. The licensing provision
ibis the Senate probably viii strike
Evening journal., 1919-10-30
FINED FOR ASSAULT
ON SMALL BOY

For assault and battery on Arthur
Smith, about twelve years old. Cas
Miller was fined SO and costs. by be
putty Judge Finger, In Municipal Courl
TINS morning.
According 70 The evidence. a Negro
boy placed some leaves on The steps OF
Mr.. Miller's home, Tenth and p0plar
streets. and The man accused another
boy, a companion OF the smith boy. OF
The act. Young Smith started 10 IA
plain 20 Miller that he had picked out
The wrong boy, whcreupon Miller hlt
and kicked Smith
Evening journal., 1919-10-30
TuRFAT CUARCF DISMISSED.

A charge Of threatening bodily lfrm
against Lewis Bradshaw, Negro, was
nolle pressed by Assistant City Sollcl-
tor Davis, In Municipal Court, this
morning, because the prosecuting wit
ness. Margaret Lewis. Negress. failed
to appear against him. An attachment
for Margaret was issued by the court
several days ago. but the police have
been unable to locate her.
Bradshaw is also under a charge OF
assault and battery on Perry Lewis
Negro, which case will be disposed OF
Friday OF next week.
Evening journal., 1919-10-30
IrNION METHoDIsT REVIVAL.

At the Union revival services IN II.
Paurs NJ. E. Church last night, Profess
sor w n. Thomas, popular in Metho-
dist Episcopal circles as a song leader,
lead the singing with his accustomed
captivating smile. The meeting had not
been in progress long, when it began
TO resemble an old time camp-meetlng,
and glory" "hallelujah," praise the
Lord" were. heard.
"The Demand for the Unusual in Re-
ligion" was the topic OF the Rev. z. w.
Ewing. pastor Of Union NJ. Z. Church.
The preacher tonight will be the Rev.
w. E. Hsbbard. OF Harrison Street VI.
Z. Church.
Evening journal., 1919-10-30
POLISH MEN FORM
REPUBLICAN CLUB

The Polish Young Mems Republican
Club was organized Tuesday evening,
with the following officers:
Vincent Kowalewsh. president; John
F. Yaslk, vice-presldent; William Jakub-
owskl, secretary; Bronlslaw Lewand0w-
ski, treasurer: Anastazlus Grenda, Theo-
dore Boruta, Adam Dalecki, Raphael
Kopystech and Frank Adam0wski, d.
rcctOrs.
About 500 local Polish men attended
the meeting. The club has already a
membership 81 300
Tho principal object OF the club Is TO
Americanlze local foreigners and to MD
them in obtaining their naturalization
papers. The movement has met with
the favor OF the Polish element Of TIE
city
Evening journal., 1919-10-30
JONES DOESN'T WANT
STOLEN PROPERTY

Gentlemen, II any OF my goods are
there. let them stay"
This was the statement Of Holmes
Jones. OF this city 10 detectives Riley
and Kempski yesterday afternoon when
they were searching for goods that had
been stolen from Jones and were
thought TO be I'm a cabin along the
Brandywine. According 10 the delec-
lIyes, the interior Of the cabin was in
a filthy condition and no attempt was
made 10 search for Jones property.
In the meantime a considerable lot or
household goods that Jones owned are
missing, but il they are In The cabin
Jones is willing that they stay there.
lie will not prosecute anyone.
Evening journal., 1919-10-30
MISS nIRNEY srRpRIsEn.

Miss Margaret &. Durney. a clerk in
the ofllce Of the county board OF assess
ment, was given a pleasant surprise
party by the other employees in the
office yesterday afternoon in honor OF
her birthday anniversary. She received
numerous presents.
The party was held in the assessment
board office and was attended by about
thiriy-nve other clerks In the Public
Building. The Office was prettily deco
rated.
While The party had been much talk
ed about by her fellow ofilce employees
FOR The past week. Miss Durney was
surprised when she went TO the ofilce
yesterday afternoon 10 ind such a large
gathering.
Evening journal., 1919-10-30
rLLA MmErLrn MILCOX pEND.

SHORT BEACH. Conn. oct 30 Ibnlitd
Press. Ella Wheeler Wilcox. author
and poet. died @ 2i0 o'clock This NOR
ming at her home here. Sho had been
m Tor several weeks. following ner-
Yous collapse suffered nine months ago.
Mrs NilsoX was born az Johnsiown,
WIS. ia 1865. Her childhood days
we're spent Ia Wisconsin and 10 was
here she obtained her early education.
She attended the University OF Wis
cOnsln.
IN her younger life she was a con-
lribul0r TO various magazines and
newspapers. writing poetry, prose and
some Action She was also widely
known for her chlldrens books.
She was married IN 1892 10 Robert
NJ Wilcox. who died IN 1916. Her later
years were spent at her home at short
Beach Conn, near New Haven.
Evening journal., 1919-10-30
AppR,IsEMENT NOT FINISHED.

The board Of appraisal for the Gov
rnment houses at Union Park Gardens
Jas not yet been appointed, at least no
kord has been received from the OIL
Halls OF the u. :. Emergency Fleet Cor
boraii0n relative 10 the matter. Il is
blamed 10 select one OF the board from
he property owners at the park, one
% represent the Emergency Fleet Cor
poration. and the third 10 be selected
boy both.
u Is hoped that when this board
takes action that the prices Of the
houses will be considerably lower than
at present. so that prospective pur-
chasers viii be enabled TO effect a con-
ersble saving.
Evening journal., 1919-10-30
TO HOLD INQUEST
in SMITH CASE

Harry w. Lowe. William Crossan
and William r. Minor, members OF the
coroner's Jury, Will go to Newark this
afternoon 10 Investigate the death OF
Miss Julia Smith, aged 50 years, who
was run down and fatally injured by
an automobile driven by Clarence
Lurly. aged rs years, OF Iron Hill, In
Delaware avenue. Newark, Saturday
night. Mrs. John Polk. who was with
Miss Smith, was also injured by the
automobile and is now at the Delaware
HOspital.
Evening journal., 1919-10-30
PERSIAN MISSIONARY TO SPEAK.

Mrs. J. =. Cochran, a returned mis-
slonary from Persia, will speak In
Westminster Chaptel. at 3 o'clock tomori
row afternoon. OF her experiences In
Persia during the war. Mrs. Cochran
has recently returned TO this country
on a fiirlough. During Mrs. Cochran's
period OF work In Persia, there were
many months that her relatives and
friends had no communication with her.
Although the meeting Will be under
the auspices Of the Women's Mission
ary Society OF Westminster Church. a
cordial invitation TO attend is extended
to all the women OF this city, interested
in missionary work.
Evening journal., 1919-10-30
PORTER -OUTTEN.

Miss Blanche Porter. OF Hamilton
Park, and Everett outten. OF No. 8ii
Claymont street. were married al
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. at Madeley
VI. E. Church parsonage. by the pastor
The Rev. l.. W. Broadway. The bride
wore a blue broadcloth suit and car
ricd pink bridal roses. The couple left
Immediately after the ceremony for AZ
lentown. Pa where they will spend
iheir honeymoon. They will be at home
after November . AZ tho Brandywine
Apartment. Delaware avenue and Jack
son street
Evening journal., 1919-10-30
PENCIL DAY PROVED
FINANCIAL SUCCESS

The Board % Managers OF the Home
OF Merclful Rest for Incurables are
gratlned with the response made yes
ierday by the public In the sale OF
pencils TO help defray running expenses
Of the home.
The women managers extend theT
thanks 20 all who assisted.
The board expects 10 make Pencil
Day, which they are the first to insti-
tute. an annual affair.
Evening journal., 1919-10-30
SAFETY RAZOR BUSINESS GROWS.

r. J. OLeary and l.. A. Sinnott, rep
.esentatives OF the Durham Duplex
razor Company OF Jersey City. ~ j.
are in this city for a few days calling
IN the trade with view OF stimulat-
ing the interests Of their company. This
concern has been growing rapidly and
considerable demand has been created
for their product The representatives
are establishing new connections and
assisting the present dealers in an
effort to meet all demands which are
being created for their article.