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Evening journal., 1919-05-28

LISBON, May 2s- United Press-The
Americans who flew across the Atlantic
were ready today for the hop OF more
than zoo miles from Lisbon TO Ply
mouth, England. This jump will COM
plete their historic air voyage, which
started from Rockaway Beach, y. Y.
Lieutenant Commander A. C.. Read,
first man successfully TO navigate the
air lanes all the way across The sea,
was mp and about early this morning,
looking over the prospects OF getting
away for England at once.
Much depended on the condition Of
the weather and the motors.
The NC-i swept over Lisbon shortly
after 4 o'clock last evening. New York
time. after a nearly perfect trip from
Ponta Delgada. Azores. Il settled grace
fully on the river beside the American
warship Rochester. The event. marking
an epoch in the annals OF aviation was
hailed by a bedlam OF whistles and bells
from the city and the ships in The
stream. Throngs Of people were mass
ed on hOusetOps and in the streets TO
hail the American conquerors OF the
air as they appeared In the sky. Guns
were fired TO add 10 the din.
Small boats daried from the shore.
filled with excited Portuguese. and
clustered around the NC-i as 10 rested
in the water after It's 500 mile iaun,
The flight from The Azores was
smooth and uneveniful according TO
mcmbecs Of the crew.
soon after their arrival. Read and his
Continued on Page Eleven.l
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
HUNS SAY THEY WON'T PAY
MORE THAN $25, 900, 600, 600

approximately $4,000 100000
With regard 90 the Kaiser. and thu
others held responsible Tor the war by
the Allies. Che counter proposals sug-
gest reciprocal trials OF persons ao-
cused on both Sides
A mutual reparauons commission,
with a neutral president. Is proposed
20 decide Specific cases and disputes.
The Germans ask the right 10 resume
overseas trade. to possess a merchant
marine and that Germany be permitted
TO tax German fortunes which hays
been removed 60 other lands.
The Introduction Of The cfunter pro-
posals quotes speeches by President
Wilson and others extensively. partlc-
lularly seeking 90 show THAT Wilson's
/ pledges have not been fulfilled in the
I treaty, which The Germans claim con-
lains provisions contradictory 20 the
principles Of the leaguo OF nations.
Emphasis Is laid on Wilson's statement
that people should not De treated as
pawns. and claim is made that the
I treaty docs that i'm Danzig. Silesia and
even in Nsace-L Lorraine
70 is unjust. the counter proposals set
forth 90 send a reparations commission
into Germany without letting the Ger
mans know what they must pay.
Stress is laid on Wilson's book, The
state" wherein The communication says
10 Is pointed out that Neitzc Valley and
Poson are distinctly German, whereas
The treaty makes them Polish.
Evening journal., 1919-05-28

BERLIN. May % delayed United
Press The German counter proposals
10 the peace treaty as made public
here today. refuse 10 surrender the
Kaiser and demand immediate ad-
mission OF Germany TO the League OF
nations with a mandate over her for
mer colonies.
The counter proposals agree 20 the
Imitation OF the German army TO
10000 men and offer TO dlsrm The
German naval vessels. though insisting
on retaining some commfrcial vessels.
They further assert that no changes
In German territorial limits should be
made without plebisclies I'm The terri
tories affected such plebiscitos are
asked especially In upper Silesia. East
Prussia, West Prussia, Memcl aud Dan
zig.
The Germans agree that Danzig shal
De free port with the river Nastul,
i ION which Danzlg is situated inter
nailonalized.
70 is asked that the Entente withdrew
from occupied territories within foui
months
Willingness 90 reimburse. especially
France and Belgium. for damages sus-
t8ined during the war j. expressed.
The counter proposals state that Ger
many is willing 90 pay twenty billion
marks approximately S5O0OO00o0O) In
1926. and an annual sum thereafter,
but that the total they viii pay must
not exceed one hundred billion marks
Evening journal., 1919-05-28

PARIS, May 2s United Press The
question OF Fiume and other boundary
matters affecting Italy Will not be in
cuded in the peace treaty which will
b. handed the Austrian delegates at 81.
German on Friday, II was learned To-
day.
10 was also learned the treaty Will not
contain detailed provisions regarding
Preparations, owing 10 the difilculty Of
apporiioning Austria's debt among the
nations which formerly made up the
dual monarchy.
Tho big four sitting with Colonel
House and Andre Tardieu Of France,
worked an morning In an effort TO SET
he the Adriatic problems, as they az
feet Italy. The extent OF the progress
made. II any. was not made known.
The Fiume situation. which recently
nearly caused a split I'm The peace con-
ference viii be reserved for future SCI
Element by the big four BY this means.
the Allies will be enabled 10 go ahead
and come 10 terms with Austria with
out danger Of Italy raising a last min
ute objection, It Is pointed out
Difficulty has been experienced ac-
cording TO available information. m al
locating the Austrian reparations
among the new n3tionalities which
have gained recognition since the arm
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
DANIELS ASKS FOR
Fighting SHIPS
Secretary Wants Congress
to Go Ahead With 3 Year
Navy Program
FOUR BATTLESHIPS
ARE INCLUDED

WASHINGTON, May 2s United
Press s)-Immedlate completion OF the
three year navy program authorized by
Congress in 1916 has been recommended
by the general board OF the navy. Sec
retary Daniels told the House naval
affairs committee today.
This program includes four battle
ships and six battle cruisers. work on
which was held up by the necessity OF
building smaller craft during the war.
The board also recommended that ad-
dltlonal protection be provided for the
battle cruisers at the expense OF a
small reduction in speed.
The recommendations OF the board.
which Is composed OF the highest OH
GERS OF the navy, reads.
'rThe general board recommends that
the present Bsitleship program be con
cluded as expediiiously as possible on
the present lines OF development and
that future designs OF b3tUeships should
depend upon further developments in
baitieship construction.
1T Is also recommended that the six
battle cruisers be completed as eXpedi-
tiously as possible with additional pro-
lection, particularly 90 turreis. coming
towers, magazines and communications
at the expense Of a small reduction in
speed
The speed OF the cruisers planned was
originally 80 knots.
Sixteen frst-class battleships viii be
kept in full fighting trim during the
next fiscal year. Rear Admiral Mexican.
selling chief Of operations told the COM
miltee.
This Is an increase Of one ship over
the war strength. as the new battleship.
the Tennessee, will soon be ready for
commissioning in the first line. Mexican
asked for provision for 20SC6 men as
compliments for the sixteen ships, this
being full war strength.
Plans Of the navy are, TO equally di-
vide the &c FIRST line ships between the
Atlantic and Pacific fleets. which are to
be made Of equal strength.
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
PROTEST AGAINST
PROPOSED RIDER

The traffic committee OF the Cham
ber Of Commerce has sent protest TO
Senator'S MOicOtt aud Ball and Con-
gresham Layton against a rider that is
being prepared. 30 be added 10 the
emergency railroad appropriation bill
The protest follows:
Dear Sir: We are informed that a
rider is being prepared 90 add TO the
emergency railroad appropriation bill,
taking away from the Interstate Com
merce Commission their present power
TO authorize departure from the long
and short haul clause Of the act.
I'VE believe that any such legisls-
ton Is ill advised and will work hard
ship 10 the commercial. industrial and
public interests Of Delaware. and re-
spectfully ask that such action be not
taken with your approval.
Very respectfully,
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRAFFIC.
COMMITTEE
''By William 4. Budd Secretary"
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
REFUND $1,5OO,0OO
LUXURY TAX SOON

WASHINGTON. May 2s United Press
internal revenue collectors today were
facing the problem of refunding more
than Si,50O,OOO TO tax payers when the
luxury tax is repealed, unless Congress
came 10 their rescue by setting the re-
peal date ten days or two weeks after
passage Of the repeating act.
10 will take 10 days after the repeater
becomes law 10 notify retailers TO
quit collecting the tax. officials say.
During that time collections will go on
at the rate Of Si.6i5.3Si a week--mosty
in amounts under five cents.
The money. however. would be il
legally in the hands Of the reiainers and
the government and so would involve
the necessity Of making refunds.
10 is estimated that 100000 per
sons would become entitled 10 refunds
before the work Of haultins collections
could be completed
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
TO SING OUTDOORS
AFTER NEXT TUESDAY

The last indoor sing Of the season
VIII be held next Tuesday night, at
The High school. by the Community
Chorus. Harry Barnhart, who has
been absent for two weeks, viii DO
present to lead the last indoor affair
Fred Watson, who directed the Choir
us last night. announcer that the
grandstand will be removed from the
Public Building square this week 20
It's new location in Brandywine Park
near the zoo deer inclosure.
Mr.. Watson said remarkable progress
was being made with the children's
chorus for the June festival The
adult chorus will sing a portion Of
THE Holy City" at the June concert.
lie gave a talk on music AMI lis
effect upon character.
The membership committee are on
couraged by a steady growth. one
woman secured 70 new members last
week. and another reported 10 ne"
members.
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
CHARITY WORKER
RUN DOWN BY AUTO

Miss Helen r. Brinion. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Brinton, Of No.
1902 Washington street, a well known
worker OF the Associated Charities, was
badly injured yesterday afternoon
when an automobile alleged by the po-
flee 10 have been operated by Charles
Leech, Of the Union Fire Company. ran
her down at Second aud Union streets.
Leech. 10 is understood. contends that
the young woman walked into the side
or his car as 10 was passing.
Miss Brinton was removed 90 the As
ISOLATED Charities building IN a passing
automobile and from .here taken 20 her
home.
10 was said at the Brint0n home to-
day that her condition was improved
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
NAME latest US.
DESTROYER AFTER
Delaware HERO
The Giles to be Launched
from Quincy. Mass. Yard
Tomorrow
MRS. ]. I. Smith. RELATIVE.
TO Be SPONSOR FOR CRAFT

The Hon. Franklin n. Roosevelt,
acting secretary Of the Navy, has
designated Mrs. Josephine Talnall
smith. Of this city 90 act as spon-
sor for the destroyer No. 26O to
be named THE GILES" I'm honor Of her
uncle, Com. John p. Giles. The de
stroyer IS to be launched at Quincy,
Mass, tomorrow. Col. and Mrs. smith
left today for Boston.
John Pritchett GILES, the Delawarean
after whom the boat is named. was
born i'm Wilmington, Del, in 1903. lie
entered the United States Navy as
midshipman in 1925. his first cruise
being on the frigate Brandywine, in
the Pacific ocean. He was later pro-
NOTED TO past midshipman in 1881, and
commander and lieutenant in 1881 Dur
ing the Mexican War. I'm 1871, ne went
out as FIRST Lieutenant on the L. s. :.
Decatur, which vessel Joined the gulf
squadron under Commodore Perry, and
Lieutenant GILES was ordered TO the
l.. :. ;. Plymouth, and was in CommO-
dore Perry's noted Japan expedition in
fe53-5i. He was commissioned as com
mander in 1850 and ordered 10 assume
command Of the PocahOntas in 1861.
lie was at CharlestOwn when. on April
Continued on Page Eighteen.)
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
NOW FOR F|NAL
HOP By AIR To
PLYMOUTHCOAST
ut.-Com. Read to Get
Off on Last Lap
Today
PORTUGUESE HONOR
AMERICAN FLYERS

WASHINGTON. May 2S-CUnited
Press )-since leaving ROchaway
Beach, May s, the NC-i has covered
$3.50 miles in i3 hours and - min
uieS actual flying time. Following
are the legs covered and the official
light time for each:
ROckaway Beach 10 Halifax (JiO
Miles)-7 hours. az minutes.
Halifax 10 TrepaSSey GEO miles,
5 hours, 50 minute.
Trcpassey 10 Horta t,2OO miles)-
Is hours, IS minutes.
HOria 10 Ponta Delgada (i50 mileS)
II hour, 81 minutes.
Ponta Deigada TO Lisbon $500 miles)
. hours, "a minutes.
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
DELAWARE BOYS
HOME FROM WAR

NEW YORK, May % United Press
several hundred Northeastern Penn
sylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and
District Of Columbia hOmefolk were
waiting at Bush Terminal. Brooklyn. TO
greet the boys Of he 3ith field arlil-
lery and 3i2th machine gun battalion
10Th division) who arrived on the
transport Edward Luckenbsch this
morning.
Only few got 10 see their boys at
Bush Terminal. The crowd from home
beat The ferry boat TO Jersey City and
formed two lines through which the
boys passed TO entgain for camp.
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
GRAND STAND GOES
FROM CITY'S CENTER
Mayor Disapproves ofMove
Before Vererans' and Re-
turning Soldiers Parade
WILL BE ERECTED AT
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS

Carpenters in the employ OF the
grand stand committee Of the Com
nunity Chorus yesterday afternoon
started 10 remove the grand stand from
the rear OF The old Court House in
king street. This caused the rumor
hat actual work on the tearing down
if the Court House had been started.
Q was learned this morning, however
hat the grand stand was TO be removed
"a the new site on Washington Heights,
where the Community Chorus and the
Womens Federation OF Clubs are 20
lold a joint sing next month.
10 was stated Today that just when
he old Court House will be razed is
lot announced. The structure at pres
snt is occupied by the dupont Com
pany's engineering department lt was
said, however, that the company was
notified some time ago 10 yacale by
lune 1, but It Is now said the engineers
do not have TO leave until August T.
With the removal OF the grandstand
from The present site, the question has
)een asked how 10 will effect plans Of
lie grandsland committee Of the sol
Hers reception committee. Il was eX-
plained that the present plans OF 4his
committee calls for a reviewing stand
o be erected on all four sides Of The
City and County Building.
II these plans are carried out. 10 is
felt that 10 will be ample TO seat thous-
3nds OF invited guests 10 ceview the
9th Pioneers and other soldiers on pa
ade.
Mayor Lawson in a statement issued
by his secretary. Waller Durham. sad
ie disspprovee OF The removal OF the
randstand from the old court house at
his time.
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
REFUSEPERMITSFOR
FUTURE CARNIVALS
Police Take Step to Pre-
vent Violation of City
Gaming Ordinances
ARREST OPERATORS
OF MARBLE GAME

Having received scores OF complaints
about gaming devices being operated at
the various carniyals held here recently.
Chief Of Police Black instructed the de-
tectNes, under Sergeant OF Detectives
Green and the uniformed men who were
detailed to the carnival, at 29th and
Market sctreets, TO see that no violations
-ef law were tolerated. As a result OF
these orders, TWO men. who were op-
Grating a marble game at the show
grounds, last night were arrested.
They gave their names as John
Thrush and Joseph Malt. and IN City
Court today they were held under bail
Tor hearing on Friday morning philin
l.. Garrett is their attorney.
The arrests were made by Detective
Sergeant Green. after complaints ha,
been made 10 him. According TO the po.
lice, the operators Of uie yRrinu.
wheels OF chance and other devices al
the grounds took Police Sergeant Gro
zier over the grounds and showed him
their apparatus and how 10 was worked
When the ofllcor left. 10 is commended
that the rules which c0nformed 90 the
laws. as explained 70 the sergeant. were
changed. The arrests OF the men fol-
lowed.
owing 10 the action OF the operators
or various booths al the carniyals show
ing here this season, and the quality Of
the exhibitions. Chief Black today an
nOunced that he would request Mayor
Lawson TO refuse TO grant permits 10
any more carnlyals desiring 10 appear
here. This move on the part OF the pO-
lice. wn be in keeping with the com
received by City Council
sometime ago. signed by a number Of
merchants here. who protested against
the carnivals. These signers commended
that the carnivals were detrimental TO
the youths OF the city.
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
WANT CITY To TAX
MARSH LANDS

Advocates Of the measure providing
for the taxing Of marsh lands within
city limits, which was defeated at the
recent session OF The General Assembly
are urging City Council 10 take some
action towards having the same lands
taxed According TO the figures Of the
County Board OF Assessment. issued
yesterday. these lands are assessed by
the county. thettaXes on the same net
ting the county Si9,G0J or more.
In speaking OF the need OF Tho city
receiving some revenua from the lands,
which IL is said are held for speculative
reasons. one member OF City Council
today explained that with this addi-
tlonal money the request OF the police
for an increase in wages could be
granted.
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
WOULD REFUSE T0PAY
STATE INCOME TAX

At a meeting OF the State Income
Taxpayers Defense League last night,
it was decided 10 urge the public 10
refuse 10 pay the State Income Tax
for last year on the ground that It Is
an unjust tax. Another Eeeting will
be held at the Friendship fire engine
house next Tuesday night, and persons
Interested are urged 90 attend the
meeting A delegation from the Tax
payers League was present TO discuss
the merging OF the two organizations.
lt has been practically decided 20
merge hut the details have not as yet
been worked out.
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
REV. W. c. ALEXANDER
is BURIED TODAY

The Rev. William c. Alexander, a re-
tired Presbyterian minister. who died at
his home in OVERLOOK, Pa, recently,
Wascburied today.
Or. Alexander was siXty-eight years
old. lie was born in NHfnin county, pa
lie was a graduate OF Lafayette Col
leg 1873. and Of Princeton Theological
Seminary, 1876. After his ordination
Dr. Alexander held pastorales in Pequa.
Pa: Mlddleiown. Del: Matewan. n. j.;
Washington, d. c. and Roswell, New
Mexico. For six years he was a trus-
tee Of Lafayette College. lie is sur
1ived by a son, William C. Alexander,
Jr., an attorney here.
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
WOULD BUILD NEW
BRIDGE AT PINE ST.

Recommendation or County Engineer
Charles +. Grubb, that the proposed
bridge over the Brandywlne creek be
tween Market street and Eleventh
street bridges be erected on the site
Of the old Pine street bridge. was sp-
proved by The Levy Court at It's meet
ing yesterday afternoon.
In accordance with Mr.. GrubDs
recommendations. plans and specilca-
tions will be prepared and Dds aus'i
tlsed for. ..,, =,
The 2l-foot bridge VIII De D,'4s %
the present old piers at a cost u .,,a~s 49,
100000 There will be TWO ioo'"'
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
TO HOLD MAY FESTIVAL

Tho Junior Board or The layton
Home Will give a May-Queen contest
and carnival at Ezion ~ L. Church.
Ninth and French streets. tomorrow
evening.
The features Of the carnival win be
music by stephen Clef Club and crown
ing OF the Queen.
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
poUDrn WORkER BIRNFD.

= Jeweu Simmons, aged 26 years, or
80. ii2i Van Buren street, was burned
about the face. neck and arms I'm an
explosion OF gun cotton at the dupont
Experimental plant at Henry Clay. to-
day. He was treated at The HomeO-
pathlc Hospital. where It was said his
condition was not serious.
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
TRI-STATE GAMERS Y
HOLD CONFERENCE

nepreseniailyes or The Tri-sta'e Can
ners' Association held luncheon and
meeting today in the Grill Room OF the
Hotel dupont The chief matter taken
un was consideration OF the details OF
a national advertising campaign Tho
tri-State Gamers will take part in this
which Will bs conducted
under the auspices OF the National Can
ners' Association.
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
nIRLE CLASS PREsENTs COMEDY.

\ comedy In three acIs, enIlIIed III
Pertaining Amelia" was given at the
New Century Club last evening, under
the auspices Of the Woman's Bible Class
OF -. Johns p. r. Church.
The play was followed by a dance,
for which the music was furnished by
a five-plcce orchestra.
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
MINon GErs COUSIN CLERKsmP.

Reversing IFS opinion given at It's
meeting two weeks ago. the Levy Court
yesterday afternoon passed resolu-
ton ordering that the name Of Isaac
r. Brown, Jr.. be placed on the pay
roll as deputy register Of wills. Dis
agreement has arisen over the legality
OF appointing Brown as deputy because
he IS a minor.
Alvan p Shaw. on recommendation
OF County Engineer Grubb. was ap-
pointed as deputy county engineer at
a salary OF $1,000 a year.
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
NEIGHBORHOOD CLUB WORK.

Community Neighborhood Club No. ;,
had an interesting meeting at the
Thomas Garrett settlement House last
night. The housing and lSalth commit
tee made preliminary report. Mrs. ].
In. Stubbs read an interesting paper on
Fundamental Principles Of Govern
ment." Miss Courtney jefferson con-
Quoted a recreation class, some OF the
games Of the Wilmington Community
play and game course being used
Then there were two lively boxing
bouts between Louis Fisher and B. p.
Haessell A community athletic club
vas organizoG also baseball team TO
he known as The Spcedweils
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
RECEPTION TN HONOR
OF JUDGE MORRIS

Josiah Marvel has invited the State
Judiciary and members OF the State Bar
Association to be his guests on Satur-
day, June 7. at a reception at his home,
in Christiana hundred. TO be
given in honor OF Judge Hugh Morris,
Of the United states District Court.
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
CLuR 10 ENTERTAIN.

Amid q rofusion Of flowers and the
allicot colors The Tom and Dick Club
will enic-iain on Thursday evening in
honor Of Memorial Day. Refreshments
Will be served free Of charge in The
dining room after the exercises. There
will also be dancing, with music by a
jazz orchestra.
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
PAY DEARLY FOR
THEIR MIDNIGHT SONGS

Paul James and George Hill's sing
ing and shouting at late hours OF the
nightdn Chippey street led 10 their ar
rest last night by Omcer Gold on a
charge OF disorderly conduct. Each was
fined 81 and costs by Judge Churrhman
in Municipal Court this morning. They
are Negroes.
Perry Shockley. Negro, was the prln-
cipal witness against the boys.
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
GOMPERs MUST REST.

WA-IIINGIUN, May q. United
Press. samuel Gompers. President OF
the American Federation OF Labor, has
been ordered by his physician TO take a
complete rest until he RECEIVERS from the
effects Of Injuries sustained in an auto
collision in New York. it was said at
Gompers Office here today
Federation officials would not say
where Gompers is at present.
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
GOOD REPUTATION
AGAIN PROFITABLE.

For carrying concealed a revolver.
Thomas Narchia was fined s2J and
costs by Judge Churchman in NIuni-
cipal Court this morning upon proving
good reputation. The case was heard
last week. when sentence was deferred
to allow Narchia's attorney. William :.
Prickett, to produce character wit
nesses.
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
sIppORT ORDERS AGAINST THESE

Howard Seagers. Negro, was ordered
to pay $40 a week for the support OF
his wife and one child by Judge
Churchman in Municipal Court this
morning.
A temporary order Of SC a week was
entered against William Handy, Negro.
for the support Of his wife.
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
BOLSHEVIK ARMY
SUFFERS HEAVY
LOSSES AGAIN
TUO Regiments Destroyed in North
Russia. Tenth Red Army in South
Defeated on its Entire Front,
10000 Prisoners Being Taken.
SOUiefs, HOiUeUer, Occupy Prac-
ficaIIy All of DOnefzd RiUer Basin

LONDON administered BOlheyik
in
In OF
the
iBolsheviy Russian
80 machine In another battle tho
10000
surrendered TO-
On
the who'll Of the Donya rive basin.
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
M,RkET on THURSDAY.

owing 10 Friday OF this week being
Memorial Day. the usual Friday after
noon markets along King street VIII
be held tomorrow afternoon.
Evening journal., 1919-05-28
McIAI-CHIIN IMPROVFs.

The condition OF Peter Mclaughlin,
whose skull was fractured on Monday
when he was thrown from a horse,
was reported as improved at the Della
ware Hospital today.