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Evening journal., 1919-08-22
Quits "DRY" TOWN,
Then FINDS WET
Lewandowski. Back from
Detroit, Finds He Went
Too Far for Drinks
SLAVE WIFE SAYS
SHE'S TIRED OF HIM

When II became certain that even
Wilmington must go dry" Felix
Lewandowsh packed up and went to
Detroit 10 work, his wife testified in
Municipal Court this morning, when
he was given a hearing on a charge OF
non-support OF his wife and child
Since going TO Detroit Lewandowski
has not gone into a saloon even to
get soft stun. Lewandowsh said But
testimony showed that when ne came
here TO attend a funeral several days
ago, he got "parslyzed drunk" How
ever, he denied this.
Mrs. Lewandowskl said that her hus-
band left her three years ago because
he treated her like a slave and not
like a WIFE He would drink 20 ex-
cess and would not work. she said. She
now refuses TO again live with him.
Lewandowski said he was willing 10
take his wife back with him.
Deputy Judge Finger ordered that the
temporary order OF 500 week. fixed
against The husband several days ago,
stand. The order was continued.
Evening journal., 1919-08-22
NO SPECIAL MEETING
OF COMMISSION LIKELY

Philip ]. Isaac. president OF the Board
OF Public Utilities Commission, con-
ferred with Mayor Taylor yesterday af-
ternoon relative to the necessity OF
calling a special session Of the utilities
commission. Mr.. Isaac said that he had
planned TO leave the city today on a
vacation to New York and other points,
but would return If It was necessary
for the board TO consider any com
from the Wilmington and
Traction Company, whose
operators have asked a 10 cent wage
raise. The traction company officials
say they cannot grant the request OF
the men unless an s cent car fare is
by the commission.
While discussing the local trolley
the Mayor said he did not
think re- would be necessary TO call a
special meeting Of the commission at
this time.
Evening journal., 1919-08-22
PROTEST PETITION
WILL GO TO COUNCIL

Having secured the signatures OF
nearly every member Of the department
10 the petition protesting against the
appointment Of Joseph A. Davis as
sergeant in the department and instruc-
tor in the police school, the patrolmen
who have charge OF the petitions are
planning to present it to the police
commission and TO City Council. Il is
thought that the commissioners Will
receive the petition at the next meeting
OF that body. Sergeant Davis who has
charge Of the school when asked today
about the petitions and the possible ac-
ton he would take in the matter re-
piled, 81 have nothing 10 say"
Sergeant Davis served as Captain OF
Co. K. seth Pioneers. during the war.
Some OF the men who have been
longer in the police service, complain
that he was appointed TO his present
position over their heads.
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MONEY PROVIDED
FOR, council ASKS
Speed ON HARB0R
Solons Think City Improve
ment Should be Started
at Once
S4OO.OOO MORE IN
BONDS AUTHORIZED

With the passage OF an ordinance by
City Council last night authorizing the
issuance OF $4,000 I'm bonds, TO be
used by the Board OF Harbor Commits
sioners for the development OF the
water front, and the signing OF the
same by Mayor Taylor, who was pres
ent at the session, the Harbor Board
is now ready TO begin the development
OF the Delaware and Christiana river
fronts. That such a project will at
last place Wilmington I'm the front
ranks was the opinion OF the Chamber
OF Commerce. who sent a letter 10
Council commenting the body for pre-
vious action in allowing the Harbor
Board s2,500,OOO for similar work.
In their letter to Council the Cham
Der OF Commerce stated that the action
OF Council In the matter meant a
greater and better Wilmington, and
that the COuncilmen would never have
cause TO regret their action. The Coun-
men themselves spoke on the project,
Councilman Forwood, chairman OF the
finance committee. saying that he was
pleased TO be a member OF the Council
that had taken this forward step.
Continued on page 49,
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SINKING OF DREDGE
HOLDS UP TRAFFIC
Opening of Canal Will be
Delayed Several Days,
Colonel Jervey Says
BOAT SUNK NEAR
RAILROAD BRIDGE

The work OF opening the Chesapeake
and Delaware Canal has been delayed
for a few days by the sinking OF the
dredge Asia" owned by the Delaware
Dredging Company, In the canal just
west OF the Delaware railroad bridge.
II had been planned to open the canal
on Monday for vessels OF light draught,
but now IL is uncertain just when 1t
will be open, although Colonel Jervey,
OF the United states engineers office,
said this morning that they were
Doing all that il was possible to do to
get the dredge out and finish the work
Of clearing the canal.
The sinking Of the dredge, Colonel
Jervey, said, was due 10 the presence
OF an old piling on the side Of the
canal close 10 the railroad bridge,
which had been placed there for a re-
tanning wall. The piling was sub
merged, and the dredge, which had
been anchored at that point was di-
rectly over 10. As the engineer on the
dredge swung his loaded bucket around
10 dump the earth as far us on the
bank as possible, the weight brought
the side OF the vessel down on the old
piling. punching a hole ten inches in
diameter in the bottom OF the boat
which sunk within ten minutes. The
other dredge was brought 10 that
point and this morning the sunken ves-
sci had been raised and Is now being
out, and will resume work as
soon as the necessary repairs can be
made.
Evening journal., 1919-08-22
CUT "KITTY" in THIS
GAME, POLICE SAY

Arrested by detectives in a raid on his
restaurant. on the second floor Of No.
sii Shpley street, yesterday after
noon. John Aslanidis was held in $500
bail for court by Deputy Judge Finger,
in Municipal Court this morning, on a
charge OF keeping a gaming table. AS
lanidis offered no defense.
The raiding party consisted Of De-
tective Sergeants Green and King and
Detectives Riley and Kempski. They
found eight men playing cards at a
table in the restaurant, testimony
showed, and ten other men in the place.
on the table was $685., and five nickels
in a cigarette box, which it is con-
tended was the kitty"
Witnesses testified that the limit in
the poker game was as high as 81 at
times. The usual limit. they said was
twenty-five cents. Out Of each pot. Il
was testified, cents was taken "for the
use Of the cards"
John +. Lynn is attorney for the de-
fendant:
Evening journal., 1919-08-22
BALL FOR TREATY
AFTER america
IS SAFEGUARDED
! Republican Senator Thinks
u 5. Should be Protected
by Reservations
also Tells VETERANS
OF 4. c. OF |. FIGHT

United States Senator L. Heisler
Ball. addressing the survivors OF the
Fourth Delaware Regiment at Brandy
wine Springs yesterday afternoon, de-
clared himself in favor OF interpreta-
tions and reservations in the Treaty Of
Peace. that American independence
might be preserved. Senator Ball also
talked TO the veterans about the other
great subject which now engrOsses the
United States, the high cost OF living,
saying that Congress Is doing all in
is power TO protect the consumer from
prOfiteers.
Major Meredith l. Samuel, who
served in the medical corps abroad
during the world war. also was
speaker. DR.. Samuel told OF his ex-
periences overseas and particularly de-
scribed the western front line center
lng around Flanders.
Senator Ball, is chairman OF the sub
committee now conducting a congress
sional inquiry into the high cost OF
living. He said:
Gentlemen OF the ith Delaware
Ragiment, Ladies and Gentlemen:
ITO be able TO be present with you
today on this, your Annual Anniver-
Continued on Page Fifteen.)
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Profteering? WeW

WASHINGTON, Aug. % Omitted
Press).-James BlakSlee, assistant
postmaster in charge of parcel post
food distribution, today presented TO
Attorney General Palmer two canta-
loupes which he said cost him one
and one-half cents each (. o. b.
Washington via the parcel post, di-
rect from the farmers who grew
them.
II bought 25 cantaloupes for ~
cents" said Blakslee. "The parcel
post postage was one-half cent for
each. The same cantaloupes are
being sold today in Washington for
so cents each"
BIakslee also told Palmer that
farmers near Washington are sell
ing butter from 35 to So cents a
pound. Washington residents get
II for this price through the parcel
post, he said. Butter today Is re-
failing in Washington stores at 81
cents a pound.
Eggs now cost SO cents a dozen
here. Farmers, however, are sell
ing them for far less than this, ac-
cording 10 Blakslec. who said 20
families buying eggs direct from
the farms by parcel post during
six weeks period saved sfit.
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PLAN FOR SECOND
GOVERNMENT SALE

Clerks at the postofilce are arrang-
ing for the next sale OF government
canned goods which will start Monday
afternoon. IL is not known just when
those who placed orders during the
sale the first three days Of this week
will receive the goods. The list Of
goods ordered during the first sale was
announced today as follows.
i3i cans Of bacon, G7s cans OF corned
beef, No. 4; 3i3 cans Of corn beef, No.
2: Il cans OF corncd beef. No 3; 1912
cans OF roast beef, 29iS cans Of pork
and beans, No. +; s7i cans pork and
beans, No. .: G62 cans OF pork and
beans, No. 3; 22Oi cans OF string beans,
3i39 cans OF corn; 1900 pounds Of il0ur;
1872 cans OF pepper; 1900 pounds Of
rice: 1905 cans Of soup; i5i cans Of to-
matoes; 81 cans OF corn beef hash; s93
cans OF cherries; 1854 cans Of peas, and
1900 pounds Of dried beans.
Evening journal., 1919-08-22
ALLIED SOLDIERS
REPEL ASSAULT
ON ANERICAhS0A
WAY To RUAAN|A
Relief Supply Train Enroute
to Bucharest Under Fire
Of Revoluiionists
All Night
Guard OVERPOWEUED:
MANY SIMILAR ATTACKS
WASHINGTON. Aug. . Cun

WASHINGTON. Aug. % United Prcss)
Repeated attacks by Austrian reyoIu-
tionists upon an American Red Cross
relief supply train, travelling from Paris
10 Bucharest, were reported 10 Red
Gross headquarters here today.
The dispatch, sent by Captain G. H.
Smith and Lieutenant NJ. G.. Watkins OF
Chicago and Lieutenant y. n. DOds0n,
Waco, Tex, officers in charge OF the
train, stated that most OF the attacks
were repelled at the rifles point by
French, Serbian and Rumanian soldiers.
At Combos, Austria, the train ran into
a eongested freight yard and was sur
rounded by armed men. There was in
tcrmittcnt firing all night. When II be-
came apparent that the train was being
delayed by the crew until the rev olu-
tionists could arrive in large enough
numbers 20 overcome the train guard.
an armed detail mounted the tender
and forced the engineer TO pull out.
There were several similar attacks dur
ing the three weeks trip.
Evening journal., 1919-08-22
JAMAICA GINGER JAGS'
COST $5 in THIS TOWN

II didn't have no liquor; I was drink
ing Jamaica ginger for a belly ache "
declared Mary Cross when she was ar
raigned in Municipal Court this morn
ing on a charge Of drunkenness. She
was not in the least perturbed by her
appearance in court, and laughed when
Deputy Judge Finger referred TO her
rather long court record.
Judge Finger told her that he dis
liked to have TO fine her. but that some
punishment must be given her because
Of her record, and then imposed a fine
OF IS and costs, the lowest ilne 10 be
imposed on a drunk" since July 1.
Mary walked out Of court with a
broad grin on her face, the fine evi-
IDENTIFY making little impression on her.
Evening journal., 1919-08-22
PEDESTRIAN RUN
DOWN DURING STORM

During the rain and wind storm last
night Frank Stigiona. Of this city while
driving an automobile along the State
road near the Nlinquadale Home ran
into William F. Clark, OF No 70S East
Twenty-second street, who was walk
ing along the road. Clark's had was
badly cut and he was brought to the
Delaware Hospital in this city in an au-
tomobile for treatment.
According to Stigiona, he did not see
Clark in the roadway on account Of
the storm.
Evening journal., 1919-08-22
MAY GREET
PERSHING IN NEW YORK

may not be IN the capital on that date
II he goes on his League OF Nations
tour.
II Is not believed probable that the
President will be in san Francisco TO
review the Pacific fleet September as
planned. 10 would be necessary for
him to go direct to the coast and give
up his plan Of making speeches en-
route 20 be at the fleet review.
Evening journal., 1919-08-22
Cavalry HOPES
TO TRAP mexican
BANDIT LEADER
Four of American Ayiators
Kidnappers Killed; On
Trail of Rentario
TWO MORE AIRMEN
ARE Feared Lost

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. Aug. % UNITED
Press. )-Captain Leonard Matlack, pur-
suing Mexican bandits. hoped 10 encoun-
ter RentarIo, the leader. some time to
day. according 10 reports to southern
army headquarters here.
The eighth cavalry renewed the chase
at dawn today. Five bandits have been
accounted for. Four were killed yes
terday when troopers came upon a
group OF Rentarians in an adobe for
tress. As the cavalry appeared rifles
blazed from portfolios. The esoldiers
rushed at once, taking the position
without injury 10 a man. Three or four
bandits were known 90 have fled on
the approach OF the Americans. No
trace Of them was found
Three Of the Mexican dead were iden-
tined as Jesus and Francisco Janir and
Jose Fuentes. The fourth was unknown.
All were known as Rentarians.
SAN DIEGO. Cal, Aug. 22 UNITED
Press. )-Civilians and soldiers. both
Mexican and American. early today be-
gan a search Of the border district be-
tween here and the Arizona line, seek
ing Lleuts. C.. H. Connolly. OF san
Diego. and Frederick b. Waterhouse. OF
Welser. Idaho. aviators, missing since
Wednesday.
owing TO The efficient government
maintained in Southern California by
Gov. Cantu, regardless Of the changes
in Mexican Federal Government. there
is little fear that these border patrol
birimen my have fallen into the hands
OF ransom seeking bandits as did
Lieuts. Peterson and Davis near Can
delaria. Cantu always has been friend
" and last night ordered his troops TO
search the Mexican side Of the border
for the missing men.
The flyers left Yuma, Ariz.. early
Wednesday and were due 10 reach
North Island field Z p. m. Wednesday.
They were in a De Haviland machine.
The territory along the border be-
tween here and Yuma is mountainous
Continued on page 49,
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WANTED: GARAGE
FOR AMBULANCE
Police Commission in Quan.
Diary Over Place to House
Machine
PATROL QUARTERS
ALREADY CROWDED

Having ordered a new automobile
ambulance at a cost Of $500 to replace
the present machine OF the Phoenix
Fire Company for use when the city
takes over the ambulance service.
members OF the Board OF Police Com
mission find themselves in a quandary
as TO where TO place the machine when
it arrives. The present police patrol
garage Is crowded with the police
patrols, the detectives and departments
automobiles, the l'nemen's machine
and four motorcycles. To add TO the
troubles the present doorway 10 the
garage is too small TO admit the new
ambulance.
The Public Building Commission, in
letter 10 the Police Commission some
time ago. stated that It would cost at
least $500 10 make the changes re-
quired at the police garage to house
the ambulance. Before the doorway
can be made larger the heavy masonry
there has got TO be cut through and
this will require considerable time and
money. The Public Building Commis-
sioners stated they could provide for
the new machine in the county garage
at an expenditure OF $500. but they had
not provided for this outlay in their
yearly budget.
The Police Commissioners have re-
ferred the matter TO the City Council
as they did not allow for the expen-
dture in their budget. For some rea-
son CITY Council last night did not
consider the matter and in the mean
time the police are wondering where
they will store the new ambulance
when it arrives, which will be in a
few days.
Evening journal., 1919-08-22
UNION PARK GARDEN
FOLK MUST SING, TOO

A mass meeting for the purpose Of
arousing the interest Of the residents Of
Union Park Gardens in community
spirit, will be held next Tuesday even
ing. at Z o'clock, on the lawn OF Sill
verbrook NJ. E. church. The details OF
the meeting, which have been arranged
for by Mrs. Lucy Jones Harris, OF the
Wilmington Community Service, call
for a sing, led by Irvine easier, the
Community Service song leader, 10
open the meeting.
Harold Keats, executive officer OF The
service. will follow with an address on
the ideas embraced in community co.
operation. After this a temporary or
ganization Will be effected
Various committees on Information
housing, education, recreation, music.
health and sanitation, block besutifying
and highways will he named
Evening journal., 1919-08-22
DISMISSED WIN WANING

With the advice 10 st:.y away from
the complainant, Anna Fusca was dis
missed on a charge OF breach OF the
peace toward Mrs Rosie Ciconte, by
Deputy judge Finger, IN Municipal
Court this morning Mrs. CicOnte al
legged that. after the arrest OF her hus-
band on a charge OF assault with in
tent 10 murder her. Mrs. Fusca came
10 her house and threatened her.
Evening journal., 1919-08-22
PALMER URGES FAIR PRICE
ASSOCIATIONS FOR COUNTRY

WASHINGTON. Aug. 90 United
s).-TIasle in the organization OF
fair price associations was urged by
Acknowledgement Palmer today, as a
means OF bringing down retail prices
shown In data gathered by the United
Press 10 have been ntue anecled In
the past month
The associations will be made up by
representative retailers wholesalers
and representatives OF the public. They
viii make up fair price lists which
Palmer plans 10 use TO halt pronteer-
Evening journal., 1919-08-22

ing by retailers. Such associations
have already been formed in Washing
ton. Cleveland and other cilies.
These associations viii police the
food trade" according 10 Palmer who
today emphasized the need for haste
by saying unless conditions are bet
tered suffering will result this winter
In many cities.
"This is a war against hunger and
he said
Palmer. al a conference with Chains
Continued on page 49,
Evening journal., 1919-08-22
Russian BolsheUiki Loses HeaUily

Aug2
have kazain.
Of
Evening journal., 1919-08-22
"BALLOON DANCE TONIGHT.

In connection with the regular FRI
day night dance, at the Water Witch
Fire Company house, tonight, there will
be a novelty dance in the form Of a
bubble" or balloon" dance.
The Ladies' Auxiliary make these
weekly dances popular by having diff
ferent surprise dances each week. To-
night refreshments will be served by a
composed OF Mrs. Jessie
Sayers. Mrs. Smock, Mrs. Scott and Miss
Katie ShafIerman.
Evening journal., 1919-08-22
COLONEL JERVEY
INSPECTS CAPE JETTY

Colonel J. p. Jervey, Of the United
States Engineer ONCE. spent Wednesday
and Thursday at Cape May, where he
was called to investigate nesde1 re-
pairs at the jetty at that poin', which
was badly damaged by the recent
storm. Colonel Jervey said this morn
ing that at least seveniy-1ve feet Of
the jetty was damaged in the storm,
requiring considerable work in repair
ing 10.
Evening journal., 1919-08-22
Charoe Huns With MasSacreS

BERLIN Aug United PreDeclorng that Germany bad
establish
pesbisce Polish secretary Of war ian pleaded today
order
killing peaceful citizens in Upper sc forIana
trial
IN plcsblsctc"
yorronu declared
responsible introducing
the In
piesbisce
Evening journal., 1919-08-22

WASHINGTON. Aug. % UNITED
Press. president Wilson may go TO
New York to greet General Pershing,
who is expected TO arrive from over
seas about September 8 or 9, II was
announced at the White House today.
IL was also announced that the
President will declare a holiday for
the parade OF the First Division in
Washington. September i6, although he
Evening journal., 1919-08-22
HELD on LARCENY CHARGE.

Preston Dewey, through counsel,
Philip l.. Garrett. waived hearing in
Municipal Court this morning, on a
charge OF larceny Of some medical ar
ticles from a sanitarium Of Or. William
p. Miller, at Rose Hill. Bail was fixed
at $500.
Dewey and another youth were
working at the sanitarium when they
are alleged to have taken the articles,
which are valued at about $50. Dewey's
alleged accOmplice waived hearing
when arraigned last week.
Try Aco-The best yet.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-08-22
Pershing DecOrates Italian Heroes

PARIS Aug Omitted Pehng Paris today
his vi Isl 10 the Italian bateneds.
Perhg the Tntno and Moniel
Italian generals
Italian front" Perhng said understands the DIM
the their leaders
Evening journal., 1919-08-22

ATchduLe
Budapest His
control the followed the brief administration
Premier Bella Kun had
been overhrown
osph has held unrepresenta of the country ana ana
restoration
monarchy Foreign Minister Loas however in an Interview WIN % %
United published declared Joseph would resign III ~
a national assembly established
the Allies ahhou9h wa"
standing
Evening journal., 1919-08-22
BARN, SIL0 BURNED,
RESULT OF LIGHTNING
- Tbo EVENING Journal.

Special TO The Evening Journal.
DOVER. Aug. 22-During a heavy
storm last night lightning struck
barn and sllo on the Garrison farm,
near Kenton. Both buildings and
quantity OF hay was burned. Several
calves and other cattle in the barn were
released before the buildings were en-
tirely consumed. The Smyrna fire COM
pany was called. Loss estimated al
about $500.
Evening journal., 1919-08-22
To Discuss Turkeys Future

Prcss)-Dpahes from Constant
the route TO Paris
the wishes OF the
subject Turkey On this report rest the decision with regard
o a American mandate in the Near East
Evening journal., 1919-08-22
SIN ANn TIDES
LOST AND FOUND.

II osT-PAIR OF TORTOISE SHELL
IL glasses, with case. az tennis court,
Eighteenth and Clayton streets. Reward.
Return to 1914 Shallcross Ave. Phone
1908. aug21-Jt
Continued on Page Twenty-twol
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FAILED TO FIND RUNAWAY.

Word was received early today by the
police from the authorities Of Exmore,
Va, to arrest Grace Sturgis, aged fl
years. as a runaway. She was supposed
10 be on a train for Philadelphia. An
officer hurried TO French street station
and met the train. but no trace Of the
child was found Tn train crew stated
she left the train at Princess Anne, Md.
Evening journal., 1919-08-22
JERSEY MARKET IS
WELL PATRONIzED
Prices There a Trifle Lower,
But Grade Not of
Best Yet
EXPECT ADVANCE
IN PEACH PRICES

The Jersey market. on Walnut street,
between Fourth and Fifth streets, did
q rushing trade this morning. This
market, though small In size. does
more business than any other In town.
occupying a similar space, as generally
the prices are lower than the wholesale
price on Fourth street. Nearly every
thing Is sold by the basket or hamper.
and hundreds Of people come from all
quarters OF the city 10 stock Up on the
Jersey products. While the grade Of
the fruit this morning was not equal to
that offered In the wholesale market.
on Fourth street. the prices were a
trife lower. Elephants, peppers. can
talOupes, peaches, apples. pears, water
melons, squash, corn, cabbage, cucum-
bers, beets, lima beans, tomatoes, sweet
and white potatoes, were there In abun-
dance.
In the wholesale market cantaloupes
remain a drug, still selling at si.25 for
a crate containing IS good sized "lopes."
Many people yesterday took advantage
OF the reduced prices 10 stock up on
the fruit Some who felt that their
families could not eat a crate OF the
fruit Joined with their nelghbors. buy
ing a crate and dividing the fruit. which
cost them a trine less than three cents
each.
Peaches arc selling today at si25 10
81 80 for the best fruit. but a sharp
advance in price Is expected tomorrow,
as the dealers say that they are unable
20 buy all the fruit they can handle
even at higher prices.
Lima beans are very scarce and are
selling at $50 a hamper. -Apples are
plentiful, but few OF the better grades
OF fruit are 20 be seen in the market.
Most OF the fruit offered has the ap-
pearance OF having fallen from the
trees and laid on the ground for sew
eral days. Local commission men are
expecting an unusually heavy demand
for fruit and vegetables tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1919-08-22
Hungary Under Siege Order

delayed proclaim
learned in dispatches from Budapest
Evening journal., 1919-08-22
PEACHES FROM KENT ny TRUCK.

G. l. GOoden, Of Dover has been
bringing truck loads OF peaches from
Kent county 10 this city during the past
week. which he has sold 10 housewives
at si.25 a basket. As n result many
housewives have been busy during the
past week preserving and grocers in
some sections of the city, report that
the sale OF sugar has been unusually
heavy.