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Evening journal., 1919-10-29
ENTRIES CLOSE FOR
BOWLING LEAGUE

Entries for the bowling contest Of
the Church Recreationai League closed
last night. Final arrangements viii be
made at a meeting 20 be held at st.
Andrews parish house on November
., and at which meeting plans FOR ath-
letics for girls will be considered.
The captains OF the teams already
designated include Edward r. Candley.
st. Andrew'ss E. Briggs, Mt. salem: VII
liam Ainsworthy. Emmanuel p. E.;J.L.
Clark, First Presbyterian: Horace CARL.
Friends; W. A. Carpenter. Brandywine :
Kenneth Horner, Central Presbyterian /:
Oscar Munda. West Presbyterian; @.
Mccoy. Grace VI. Z.
there was also a meeting OF the bas-
ketball teams IN the League last night.
10 was decided that each team should
play each other team three games. The
season will begin the FIRST week in De-
cember.
The junior teams are 10 play haves or
fifteen minutes instead OF twenty. Final
arrangements and schedule Will be
made at a meeting on November 10 az
the Y NJ. c. A.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
CALLS EVANGELIST
"LI4R' IN CHURCH
Sudden interruption of
Speaker Causes Excite
ment at Bethany Baptist
WAS ELECTED BY
POLICE OFFICER

Some excitement was caused in Beth.
any Baptist Church, Elm and Jackson
streets, last night, when a young man
incensed at the statement OF Eli NJ.
Erickson. Of Philadelphia. an evangelist
who says he Is former monk, shout
ed TO the speaker. You're liar"
The remark was heard by nearly
everyone IN The church. Mr. Erickson
is said TO have walked down to the
young man and told him that the ser
vices were going Oh then, but after
they were concluded he woudd attend
TO him." Two policemen. It Is said.
had been requested 20 be nearby IN
case Of emergency. One Of these on
GERS at the request OF an official OF the
church, entered and removed the young
man who interrupted the speaker and
his companion from the church.
The lecture last night was illustrated
with lantern slides. Mr.. Erlckson's
subject was The Church OF Rome"
The Rev. l.. Bland Taylor. pastor OF the
church. said to-day that he did not hear I.
what the young man said, although /
others In The church later told him. He /
said the two young men came in To- /
sethcr and stood up In the rear OF the I
'hurch. refusing 90 take a seat The (
,pooker had just concluded showing
his slides. Mr. Taylor stated. when tho
Interruption came.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
PROGRESSING IN
MESSIAH REHEARSAL

The wilmington Community Choru.
was greatly praised last nisht by Their
leader, Harry Barnhart. for the excel.
lent progress the chorus Is maxine
with the Messiah The greater parl
OF last evening was given, 10 rehearsal
OF music. As has been stated. the VIII
mlngton Chorus viii sing the Mes
siah' at Christmas.
II was with some pleasure that seven
new members were received last nigbt
Mr.. Barnhart said II wish when new
members Join this chorus that we could
In turn announce who they are. and
formerly announce them 10 all the
members, that the chorus may all be
acquainted"
Mr.. Barnhart told OF a booklet that
the Buffalo Chorus Is getting out and
suggested that the Wilmington Chorus
take a page In the booklet. No decision
was reached
10 was announced that there would
be no business meeting this Friday eve
ming In the High School. The regular
sing viii be held next Tuesday eve
ming.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
REFUSES TO GIVE
WIFE ANY MORE HUGS

GEORGETOWN, oct. 29.-"You dom
get any more Of my hugs and kisses. "
was the declaration made by George
Wilson to his wife, Mrs. Della Wilson,
in Justice Of the Peace f. w. Ryon's
court last night. when arraigned upon
a charged preferred by his wife OF as
sault and battery When the Justice
heard the evidence in the case and
found nothing to substantiate the claim.
Wilson left the court room evidently
determined to carry out his declara-
tion.
Wilson said in the past he had been
very affectionate toward his wife. but
recently her actions toward him were
so perplexing that his spark Of love
had died. Justice Ryon admonished
him to give her another trial. But
Squire, I don't love her any more"
the man exclaimed.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
BUY A PENCIL FOR
MERCIFUL REST HOME

Maybe few mon walked up and
down Market street today and escaped
buying a lead pencil-but they were
mighy few who escaped.
Women interested in the Home for
Merciful Rest were the pencil sellers.
They were stationed at each corner
from Fourth to Tenth street and In
the middle Of some blocks. and every
pedestrian was invited to buy a pen
Gil. The price was ten cents upwards.
just as The buyer chose 10 give. the
procveeds being for the Home Of Mer-
clful Rest.
The highest price known 20 be paid
for a pencil was 500. The women
hope TO obtain a substantial sum by
today's activities.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
WATER DEPARTMENT mas COiI..

There Is little danger OF any strln-
gency in coal supply for the city water
works, even though the soft coal miners
should strike next Monday. as is
threatened.
The Water Department has contract
for a years supply with the Thomas
Hamilton Company, No. 1920 Church
street. Between 10 and 20 tons are
burned daily in the boilers which fur
nlsh power for the big pumps. Mr..
Hamilton today said he had a god sup
ply on hand and did not anticipate
serious difficulty in obtaining sufficient
for the city's needs in event the miners
should quit work.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
STEAMSHIP OWNERS
DEFY LABOR CHIEF

NEW YORK. Oct. %. United Press).-
Private steamship owners today de-
clared their intention Of defylng the
warning Of Thomas L. Delehunty. presl-
dent Of the Marine Anlliation. that the
longshOremen's strike would be extend
ed to the marine engineers OF employ
ers who attempted TO have men trans
ported TO work by tugboals and other
harbOr craft.
Frederick TOppin, vice-president cf
the International Mercantile Marine. de-
clared his flrm would employ long
shoremen TO move cargOes. regardless
OF whether they belonged 20 the union
or not. He added that the best avail
able means would be taken 10 transport
these men to the piers on which they
were TO work.
approximately 6,O0O men were on
duty on East River and BROOKLYN. but
there was nothing moving at the piers
in the Chelsea district, where the radl-
cal faction, under the leadership OF
Richard Butler, has been holding sway.
The Cunard llnGg Mauretania and the
French liner LaTOuraine, were sched- |
uled TO sail tonight Neither vessel car |
led much freight and passengers loaded /
heir own baggage.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
WORKERS TO Fight
ALL RADICALISM
Also Will Safeguard Rights
of Workers, Gompers
Says
QUESTION BEFORE
DEC. CONFERENCE

WASHINGTON, Oct 90 United Press
The double task Of combating rad
icalism In the ranks of the workers and
the safeguarding rights OF wage-earn-
ers will be but up 10 the conference
Of international union heads. which
meets here December 10. it was made
plain in a letter given by samuel Com
pers. head Of the American Federation
OF Labor. today.
The letter formally calling the meet
ing was signed by Gompers, the fedora
tion executive council and heads OF the
four railroad brotherhoods, who will
attend the meeting. Il is not yet de-
cided whether farmers will take part.
The letter recalls the meeting before
the war at which labor pledged its
support 10 the government and de-
clares that now that reconstruction has
set in labor Is confronted With grave
dangers affecting the very foundation
or its structure The letter continues
1T IS imperative that the responsible
representatives OF the labor movement
SHAH. therefore, consider the situation
in the industrial and legislative field
and agree upon the fundamental princi-
pies and program which wage earners
VIII accept in performing their duties |
as citizens and at the same tlme main |
tanning the rights OF men I'm order 10 |
conserve human interest and welfare"
Issuance Of the letter followed a pa /
rade in Gompers' honor here last night |
alier which GOmpers inveighed against /
industrial autOcracy" and declaring
mat The full force Of labor will nght
any such autOcracy Although declar-
ing the steel strike untlmely, GOmpers
declared the men are winning.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29

In the mines; little men. c1relessly
dressed and urbane men in metropolis
Tan mode They We're from an sections
.oi the mining country. active miners
organizers and union leaders.
All were careful not 90 express opln-
ions TO outsiders. Remarks were In
decisive, eyasive or surly. All clearly
Indicated their knowledge that their
meeting here Is watched by a nation.
The government was watching and
their own following waited FOR thc
word 20 act on previous strike orders
or 10 continue on the Job.
The knowledge that they can ston
industry and cause intense SUFFERING
weighed on some delegates. They were
conscious, too, their remarks showed
mat general sympathy from outsiders
mas not been forthcoming. The fact
that operators have made no move 10
consider their demands. nude IL more
difficult for the leaders 10 act. with
some recognition from the mine own
ers, delegates indicated. there might be
an opening FOR a graceful Withdrawal
up In the air" was the phrase one
miner used 70 describe the meeting.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
WILSON TO NAME
NEW COME FENCE

WASHINGTON, Oct. % United Pr essl
President Wilson today had before
him plans for a new national Industrial
conference. drawn by his cabinet in a
session OF more than two hours late
yesterday.
The cabinet agreed on the member
ships and submitted the names 10 the
President for consideration. lie was
expected 10 can the conference within
few days. Leaders OF the public
grQup In the Old conference will not be
Included IN the new list Il was under
stood.
The cabinet endeavored 10 pick men
and women 10 truly represent the pub
Tic who VIII act Independently and not
voice The conviction OF mlnorltles. The
group organization followed I'm the
irst conference has been wholly ahan-
doned. The position OF the admlnlsira-
ton is That neither organized labor. rep
resentlng not more than 100000 OF the
iOAOOOOOO Americans nor capital. rep
resentlng a vastly smaller number.
snail have a predominant voice.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
RYAN SAYS HIS
SKIRTS ARE CLEAN"

NEW YORK, Oct. % United Press )
Denying any intimation or imputation
that his connection with the Montana
Power Company and the Chicago. Mil
waukee and st. Paul Railroad affected
his actions while assistant secretary OF
war, John d. Ryan. who was also head
Of the aircraft production division, tes-
titled today at the Congressional sub
committee investigation Of war expend-
itures.
The committee is examining witnesses
in an attempt to determine why 81
100000 was allowed TO build a railroad
on the olympia Peninsula. Washington.
to move out 3O0,0OO00O feet Of alrplane
spruce when, it was said, logging
road costing si0OOOO would have an
swered the same purpose.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
RETIRES At 50 TO
TAKE UP FARMING.
Division Employees Surprise
c. S. Foster, Supervisor
of Signals, P. R. R.
PRESENTED WITH
SILVER SERVICE

Clarence :. Foster, retiring supervisor
II signals Of the Maryland Division o.
ihe Pennsylvania railroad was given ;
surprise last night by more than 100 OF
the men in his division. Recently Mr.
Foster announced his intention OF re-
tring from the railroad, and settling
iown as a farmer on the 62-acre farm
mich he purchased two miles from
Newark, on the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
c0ad.
on a pretense Of railroad business,
several Pennsylvania railroad officials
inyelgled Mr.. Foster 10 stay at the
Pennsylvania building last night, and at
: o'clock he was taken into the en-
plOyes' assembly room, in the basement
Of the building where more than 100
OF the employees Of his department
we're waiting.
A number Of handsome gifts were
presented 90 Mr.. Foster by the Brother
hood OF American Railway Signalmen,
Maryland Division, Local No. as. These
included silver service, a briar pipe,
a garden seat and two pounds Of to-
1acco.
The silver service consisted OF six
pieces, including a magnificent tray,
inscribed. Presented 10 Clarence :.
Foster from Employees Of p. r. r. Com
pany, Maryland Division, Signal Depart
ment. October 81 1918" The service
was OF most artistic design. The pipe
was for the "old ilreside' on the farm,
and TO keep the owner smoking here
rather than hereafter according 20 the
speech OF presentation.
W. L. Fulmer was POSTMASTER for
the ecening. and called upon the follow
ing officials and foremen who respond
cd in a suitable manner:
Assistant supervisors Of signals, !
Theodore A. Pletz and samuel d. 1
Franks; signal foremen, c.. E. Hamm, W.
:. Harmste3d o. l.. Buckman, II. J. /
Hill, r. :. Stlne, w. A. Jones and ). J. |
King, and assistant signal foremen, }. |
+. KomorOwski, r. C.. Burke, II. II. /
Blansneld, W. J. Adams. c. W. Collins |
and f. J. Oelgarth.
IT. o. Hackenberg, division en-
zineer. presented the tokens Of good
feeling from the "men who stopped
the king the other day" outlining the
made by Mr. Foster from re-
pairman 10 his present position.
Mr.. Fosters rise TO a responsible po-
'itlOn was very rapid, he being but %
years Of age at the present time. He
oined the service Of the company as
clerk at Broad street. in 1901, in 1903
he was a stenographer. in the same year
craftsman, in 1903 a signal filter. in
90S an assistant inspector, inyt909 an ,.
ssisiant supervisor, and July 4, 1912.
e was made supervisor. which posi-
ion he has held since. Mr.. Foster re-
Tres from the railroad service on Fri
ay.
An interesting feature Of the send-off z
D Mr.. Foster last night was the pre- !
antation OF tiny shovel. rake and hoe,
he gift Of Jimmy" Hayes, OF the Union !
witch and Signal Company. The pre- I
8ntation Of these agricultural imple- u
tents was accompanied with a few hu-
IOrOus remarks by Mr.. Fulmer. e
At the end OF the evening everyone C
resent shook hands with Mr.. Foster, Z
nd wished him the best OF luck. At q
resent Mr.. Foster lives at No. 702 West
wenty- - street, but VIII reside on L
Is farm after Friday. tT
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
METHODIST BISHOPS
WILL VISIT EUROPE

The semi-annual conference OF
bishops Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, held in this city the past week,
arranged for a commission OF five
bishops 10 visit Europe and study re-
construction problems as they present
themselves to the church in the coun-
tries that participated in the world war
Bishop w. o. Shepard, one OF the
prelates appointed TO the commission
filled out his passport in the office Of
United States Commissioner William c.
Mahafly on Monday before the confer
ence adjourned.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
NEGRO GRAVFI.Y ACCIrSFD

CHESTER, Pa, Oct. 29.-Harry Car
ter colored, is held by the Ridley Park
authorities 20 answer charge OF at
lacking Miss Dorothy Craven. niece Of
Mrs. +. \. Davis, OF Chester pike. near
Crum Lynne Miss Craven Is is years
OF age and is confined to her bed at
her aunts home where she has been
living for years. The Negro worked at
The Davis homestead four years. and
Ridley Park police claim to have a
confession from him, but refuse TO
talk.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
CATTELL TO ADDRESS l. o. OF.

Edward J. Cattlel, humOrist. Of Phila-
delphia, will be the speaker at the
banquet to be given by Eden Lodge,
No. %, /. q. o. r.. i'm the Lambros, on
the evening Of November i2. Mr.. Cat
tells ability as an entertaining speaker
is well known 10 Eden members. who
heard him at a banquet given by the
lodge several years ago.
Preparations for the affair have been
about completed by the committee on
arrangements, and an enjoyable even
ing is assured the members Of the
lodge who attend.
All members who will attend the din
ner should be at the meeting Of the
lodge tomorrow night 10 hand in their
names, in order that the committee will
be able TO complete the arrangements
for the occasion.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
PROMISE GOOD SEASON FOR
PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA

The sale Of subscription seats for the
philadelphia Orchestra season which
opened Monday at Robelen's, promises a
successful winter season. The orches-
ira Is second 10 none in the United
states and Wilmington Is fortunate 10
have the opportunity 10 hear five con-
certs during this winter.
Former subscribers who have not Sc
cured their seats are urged 20 do so
today. Mrs. William n. Barnard. gen
e-al chairman Of the Delaware commit
tee, viii be at Robelen's each day from
$50 until D o'clock.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
EX-SOLDIERS I'D
RED CROSS DRIVE
American Legion Men Enlist
to Help Their
Friends
TO
OPEN SUNDAY

Every soldier and sailor in Delaware
who served during the world war and
has returned TO his home again has en-
rolled as a worker for the Red Cross
Membership drive for 1920 that begins
next Sunday. The veterans viii work
not only Individually but collectively as
members Of the american Legion.
This action has the Endorsement not
alone OF the Delaware legion but OF the
executive committee Of the national
body. In order TO impress upon its
members the need for their partlcipal-
ing heartily in the campaign the follow
ing motion was adopted and has been
sent TO an posts in this State and every
other State in the Union, because the
drive is not a Delaware drive but a ma
tional one.
The American Red Gross begins It's
drive for membership I'm November.
and because not only for the good work
70 has done but also for the help 70 has
always extended 90 The American
Legion, Il is believed that we should
cooperate In every way possible.
Henry p. Scott chairman OF the Del
aware campaign. today conferred with
local officers OF the Legion and recelv-
ed the assurance OK their hearty CO.
operation.
Members OF the foreign groups OF the
city who met Mr.. scott last night az
10 discuss the drive, !
offered their aid I'm any channel that |
the chairman considered would be OF /
service.
The members Of The Italian group /
were particularly desirous Of doing |
everything they could They felt that
il was just as necessary TO do an things
possible to help now, just as Il was
iuring the war, and assured Mr.. Scott
that they stood ready TO use every
means 20 help with The drive
Every person who joins for 1920 will h
be given IN addition 10 the certificate
'ecelpt. a button and a service flag.
The service flag is seven and one II
lalf by eleven and One-half inches and
consists Of a large red cross on a white ,
background with the figures 1920" I'm
llue beneath the cross Three blue !
trlpes around the outer edge OF the Z
ervice flag indicate the three annual !
oil calls. The flag should be dis ,
layed when the nrst member OF any Z
ousehold joins, and should be kept on \
isplay through The year. IS other
MEMBERS OF the household Join. other Z
arvice stars will be given 20 place on I
he flag. Homes that do not display ! n
his service Dag arc liable TO visitation 5
n the part Of energetic solicitors. g
Wear your button" is urged upon
very one. The badge this year Of Il
consists OF neat Gel a
Hold button Of white. bearing in It's n
enter a red cross. beneath which are h
ne figures 1920 IN blue.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
RECEPTION FOR WAKEFIELD

David Warneld, the veteran actor.
who is appearing at the Playhouse in
The Auctioneer" held an informal
reception IN the lobby OF the Hotel
dupont shortly after noon today. He
was quickly recognized as he strolled
through the lobby and took a seat. and
was warmly greeted by many old
friends and admirers. Among the lat
ter was Charles C. Kurtz. manager OF
the real estate department OF the
Trust Company.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
ASK FOR RULING ON
PENSION FUND GIFTS

Deputy Attorney General p. Warren
Green and William p. White today
went TO Washington TO confer with
Mr.. Roper, commissioner Of internal
revenue, as to whether or not gifts to
the police pension fund are exempt
donors. The Federal income tax law
provides that gifts may be set of as an
exemption in making income tax re-
turns, and It Is desired to obtain from
Commissioner Roper a specific ruling
as 10 whether persons contributing 10
the police pension fund can write or"
their contributions in filing income tax
such gifts.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
"MnsSING" STEAMER Is SAFE

NEW YORK. oct %. United Pressl.-
The American freighter Keresapa. re-
ported in a Rio Janelro dispatch today.
10 be several days overdue there. was
forced TO put into Bahia because Of en-
gine trouble, her owners stated today.
The Keresapa. a Kerr Navigation Com
pany vessel, sailed from New York for
RIO Janeiro, with a general cargo.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
RAfLROADERS GET THEIR
WAGE ANSWER TODAY

WASHINGTON, n. c., oct. %. United
fressl Labor officials will meet To-.
night TO consider Rail Director Hines
answer TO wage demands, which he
was TO hand TO officials OF the Brother
mood OF Railroad lralnmen and order
.oi Hallway Conductors. late today.
both unions are asking wage in
creases and adjustment OF working con-
ditlons and similar requests OF other
railroad organizations are pending. the
answer Hines gives today will there
Tore be an answer 10 virtually am Of
the railroad workers In the country.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
REPORT Mr.. BOWERS
MAY GIVE UP POST

II was said In Republican circles to-
day that Isaac w Bowens intends 20
retire on December 4 as private secre-
tary to United states Senator L. Helsler
Bali. Mr.. Bowers has been spending
most Of his time In Washington. lie Is
chairman OF the Republican City Com
mttee.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29

shopmen who delayed strike action
TO allow the government cost OF living
campaign TO show results, are said to
be particularly restiye.
The conference Is meeting at the re-
quest OF the Directors General, presum-
AMY 10 get an answer 20 our requests" :"
SAID w. q. Lee. head OF the tralnmen.
We VIII discuss the entire situation
ana supply any information the railroad
administration wants"
Lee refused 20 say what would be
done should demands OF the unions be
rejected
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
FINEn FnR SPLITTING.

HE spit enough 10 fl0at a steam
boat" William l.. Weldin, chief detec-
tive Of The Wilmington and Philadel-
phia Traction Company. told Judge
Churchman. In Municipal Court this
morning, when Samuel W. Jackson was
given a hearing on a charge Of violat-
ing the health ordinance by splitting
on the floor OF a Delaware avenue car
this morning. Jackson maintained that
10 was accidental. that when he cough
ed he involuntarlly spat. lie was fined
81 and costs.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
CHARGE PATENT INFRINGEMENT.

Attorneys for the Peirce-Smlth Con-
verter Company, a Delaware corpora
tlon. today filed a bill OF complaint In
Federal Court against the United Verde
Copper Company as defendants alleg-
ing an infringement Of a patent pro-
cess. The case will be heard on No
vember 20.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
RAZINC COURT UoTisE w,IIs

The central portion OF the south wall
OF the old Court House is now thing
OF the past. the blasting Of a few DAYS
ago having undermined 70 so well that
" was easily pulled over The general
progress Is slow. however. and many
wilmington people are wanting 10
know II the work will be done before
winter or not.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
PARTY AT Y. VI. c. A

The dOrmitOry men Of the local Y.
NJ. c. A., have completed arrangements
for their Halloween party. which will
take place in the "Y' lobby and social
rooms tomorrow night. A committee
on decorations has been appointed and
these embellishments will be hung TO-
morrow. The program for the evening
IS i'm charge Of Miss Edna r. Bradneld
and Miss Isabella Wales, who will ar
range several musical numbers. A
large number Of invitations are out.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
nnNs sIInN RIRIE

The Boys Bible Study Glass. OF the
y. NJ. c. A., will meet tonight in the
Boys. Department rooms at the build
ing. Walter :. Watson. boys secretary.
will have charge OF the meeting.
The speakers viii be Messrs. Smith
and Gibbs Of the High School faculty.
Evening journal., 1919-10-29
WOMAN STAYS FATHER.IN-I,U

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Oct. %
United Press Mrs. Gardenhire. of
Rome. Ca, shot and killed her father
in-law, T. 5. Gardenhire, OF Chatta-
nooga, on the streets here last night
She told the police that her father-in-
law was alternating her husbands affec-
tiOns.