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Evening journal., 1919-02-15
FAV0RS SKATING
ZONES FOR KIDDIES

With the revival Of roller skating in
this city, q has become known that
there IS a law on the statute books for
bidding skating on the sidewalks. under
penalty OF a fine Of 81 and costs. Sew
eral weeks ago Chief Of Police Black IN
structed all patrolmen 10 stop skating
on the streets.
u was held at the time that the chill
dren were liable 10 be run down by
speeding automobilists. and as q result.
children who have longed for the sport.
have been denied the pleasure
In speaking on the edict issued 10 the
officers. Chief Black said he favored the
establishment Of stalking zones along GER
tain streets. where children who desired
10 skate could DO so without danger
OF being dun down by automobiles.
Such centres, the chief added, could be
maintained IN the same manner that
play centres are now conducted.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
MERCHANTS PLAN
BIG DOLLAR DAY

Merchants OF this city, when inter
Viewed regarding their plans for Dol
lar Day. expressed the opinion that
this will prove the greatest Dollar
Day" Of ALL One and ell feel that this
day IS not one Of profit, but q day which
advertises Wilmington ell over the
country. They are therefore going 10
make It e day that will be long remem-
bered.
Drygoods, furnishings, hardware,
clothing, jewelry, furniture, IN fact,
every line OF business will be repre-
sented ct truly remarkable prices.
The opinion IS that in advancing
Dollar Day" from the first or second
wednesday in March, 10 the 26th Of
this month, was the proper move, and
will meet with the approval Of the
public.
The various markets OF the country
are unsettled now and greater values
can be secured. u IS needless 10 add
that the merchants Of Wilmington will
take advantage Of this condition TO Sc
cure real bargains for their customers,
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
FELTON, AVIATOR IS
AWARDED WARCR0SS
George c. Herring Decor
ated for Merit by Ital-
ian Government
HAD PART IN DRIVE
AGAINST AUSTRIANS

George c. Herring. OF Felton, Del, sn
aviator in the american Army, has been
awarded the Cross OF Merit in War by
the Italian government.
Mr.. Herring IS q son OF George @. Her
ing OF FELTON,, former Representative in
the Legislature anS active in educa-
tional matters.
George c. Herring, the aviator, was
among the flrst American soldiers 10
go to Italy, he being a member OF en-
cir squadron that was trained IN that
country. He served in connection with
the Italian forces. and. did combat and
scouting duty during the Italian Of
fensive that ended,with the rout Of the
Austrian army.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
TRACTION COMPANY
FOR COOPERATION
Will Aid Highway Commis-
sion IN Improving North
Market Street
COMPANY OFFICIAL
EXPLAINS POSITION

Thomas w. Wilson, vice-president
and general manager Of the Wilmington
& Philadelphia Traction Co., issued the
following statement this morning With
respect to the road improvement and
track moving project between North
Market street and Shellpot Park:
Il am pleased to say that, for the
good OF the people, not only OF this
city and State OF Delaware, but also
those OF the entire Delmarvia Peninsula
and the adjoining counties OF Penn
sylvania, that the State Highway Com
mission has decided 10 take over, for
permanent improvement, the stretch Of
roadway leading from upper Market
street, Wilmington, TO Shellpot Park,
lust north Of this city.
1T IS q pleasure, although e very ex-
pensive one, for the Wilmington &
Philadelphia Traction Co. 70 cooperate
with the State Highway Commission in
bringing about that Improvement and
thereby linking the wen paved section
Of upper Market street with the new
road leading from Shellpot Park Up
70 the Pennsylvania State line ct Clay
mont. IN behalf OF the company, ] de-
sire TO state, eupplementing the state
ment Issued yesterday by Josiah Mar
CONTINUED on Page sixteen.)
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
SUGGEST CHANGES
IN Health LAWS
Typhoid and tuberculosis
Excessive Council Of De-
tense, Committee Says
RECOMMENDATIONS
TO LEGISLATURE
star Correspondent.

star Correspondent.
STATE HOUSE. Dover. Del. Eeb. IS
The Health Committee OF the State
Council OF Defense. OF which John J.
Raskob IS chairman. for several months
made q study Of the health laws and
health conditions IN the State. IN e
lenthy report that IS TO be presented 70
the Legislature the committee dis
cusses some Of the present health laws
and existing practices and makes q
number OF recommendations.
The report states that a study OF
health records show that IN ell sec
tlons OF the state the death rate and
infant mortality rates are excessive. Il
also states that the amount OF typhoid
fever and tuberculosis IN the State IS
excessive when compared 70 other COM
munities and makes recommendations
TO meet these conditions. The recon-
.mendations follow:
New Legislation.
Changes in many OF the existing laws
have been suggested n this report and
IN addition laws having the following
requirements should be passed II the
maximum health protective work Is 10
be performed:
4. The State Board Of Health should
be required to establish e department
Of child welfare and the necessary
Continued on page two.)
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
CAPT. B0WSER ON
EDUCATION BOARD

Captain Robert Bowser, who has 9ssH Pc.
stationed more than q year N wssl,.- III,
ton in connection with aviation woln' sl..
and received his discharge on THURSDAY gay,
has been, appointed as one o, paar5 -. Of
agents OF the United states - soa- .,,ss
vocal Education at Camp DevenS' even, =. O,-1 -
Tss ne duties OF these agents VIII 1.s.,, Ds 70
1ass - UPON the claims for nee lg. govern s,a
,llel-s .s.rSs5 soldiers. Men whose wounds
I o.l'' i,,dgsd 70 incapacitate them 10 per
are s, Jur a. more, are entitled to receive
,sn'' .ss vosstlonal training to ut them TO
arm their living.
captsin Bowser is the son OF the Rev.
iexandsr T. Bowser, formerly pastor
Z the Unitarian church in this city, and
a graduate OF Friends School.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
STANDARDIZATION
IS COST Of WAR
UP TO JAN. 81
Of Huge Amount u. S.
Spent $l8, ,48I. 900, 900;
Loaned as Much More
america Also send
over 100000 men
sv the United press


WASHINGTON, Feb. t5.-ons hundred
seventy-nine billion dollars represent
the total cost OF the war 70 both sides
N 70 January 81. according 70 Official
ngures obtained here today
OF this vast amount, the Entente and
the United States expended Stte, SSH ,O0O-
900. while the Germanic Allies spent
$50 100000. That the United States
did "lts BIT" IS shown from the feet
that its total xpenditures-third in the
list OF associates-were SIS. .4st 100000,
besides which this government loaned
sis.s75 10000.
THIS loan total represents more than
zen per cent. OF the total associated war
expenditures. At the same time, Amer
ica put overseas more than 100000
men and at the close Of the war stood
next TO France in the number Of men
in France.
Great Britain's financial outlay was
the largest. standing ct s37, 100000
with France second, with S27,00oo00,-
900 and Japan last with $1,000. 100000
How staggering the totals are may
be cleaned from COMPARISON with the
costs OF other wars as follows:
War OF 1912, army s6s.6iSooo; navy,
s26.376. 900.
Mexican war. srny sss.lssoOo; navy.
sss.5so.oOo
civn war army ss.75soiiYOOo; navy,
s3S t25. 600
Spanish-American. army. s505 557. 900; ;
navy, S2i5279oo0.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
RRITISHERS VIEW
BIG POWDER PLANT

Members OF the British mission.
which has been IN this country IN con-
nection with muniuon contracts, were
taken on g tour Of inspection through
the dupont powder plant at Carney's
Point yesterday afternoon. The dis
tinguished British visitors included
General Kenyon, Major Montague and
p. NJ. Tennisk. They were particularly
interested in the great plant at Car
ney's Point. which did at much as
any other agency in producing ezplo-
sives that held OF the German armies
until the Allies could organize properly
Cor defense.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
PREDICT EARLY
RUN OF SHAD

BRIDGEPORT. N. J. Feb. i5--Fishsr-
man all along the river are predicting
an early run OF shad and are prepar-
ing accordingly. Many an outnt that
has not been in service for two years
Is being overhauled, and in all prob
ability there will be q much larger
number OF boats in the bay and on the
river than for long time.
It is believed that the run will be-
better this year. because there is far
less commotion in the bay. and river.
are being made at Hope
Creek, the great shad centre, and 1t Is
believer the flsh will not run UP the
river TO any great extent.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
GRANTS EXTENSION
TO TAX RETURN RULE

WASHINGTON, Feb. As Commits
sioner Roper has announced that al
though no general extension Of time
for fling income tax returns VIII be
authorized, corporations which cannot
complete returns By March IS will be
permitted TO return the estimated tax
and make revised return within s5
days.
The governmsnt plans 70 bs able 10
ccllect the approximate instsllmfnt
due next month to meet its urgent
needs. and corporations actually need
ing an extension OF tins would in ef-
feet receivs g.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
SIX INFLUENZA
DEATHS In WEEK

Influenza caused six deaths here ihi:
week according 10 the RECORDS o. -
city health department. there ssI .o,.I
t3 deaths from pneumonia me '- 81.
number Of deaths reported Wa I'm,
births. g., and marriages 20 ss rS 5i
pared with ii deaths, 81 birtns Sn~ asrio5
marriages for the corresponoins
OF last year. ,sss Of dlph-
.bsrfs vrere reported.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
WOUNDED SOLDIER
WRITES TO HIS SON SON

4 letter written n verse and &C.
dressed TO his two-year-old son, OSWALD
winchester, No. ei2 French street. vas
received IN the city today frcn, Ssr
gesnt James Winchester, wno =
wounded in s base hospital II sanoe
We reoa,ved severe injuries durins
peoss ns stack lust previous 70 "a
SocHe ~ sha arn,istice, and =
nor,sd 1.ss.s9 as stiil being IL oan
condition
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
MAINE BLOWN UP
Il YEARS AGO TODAY

Twenty-one years ago today the
United States was stirred into q white
hot fury against Spain by the news
that the U. S. Battleship Maine had
been sunk while lying in the harbor
Of Havana, by an explosion, which
has been generally attributed to q
Spanish mine More than $50 naval
men on the Maine lost their lives.
The blowing Up OF the Maine under
circumstances that pointed strongly 20
Spanish responsibility, was the torch
that set the war spirit aflame in the
United States.
During the next two months, Re
member the Maine" |" was the slogan.
II was printed on stationery, smbla-
zoned on posters, sold on buttons and
badges. Pictures Of the ship were
shown in al the stores, while stories
OF the disaster flled ths newspapers.
Popular songs carried the refrain at
all the theatrical shows, and book
agents sold the Story OF the Maine
IN profussly illustrated volumes.
War was declared by this country
against Spain IN APRIL, and brought 70
Z victorious close n August.
CrlVrp nArpY MrrY
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
GOVERNOR APPROVES
OF SCHOOL REPORT

IN the headline Governor Urges
Education Drive" IN these columns
Yesterday part Of the headline read
Opposes Survey OF State Conmis-
SION" The word Opposes" should
have read Approves" and was writ
ten Approves" but through q typo-
graphical error II was printed as "op-
poses" This correction IS made IN Jus
tice TO Governor Townsend, who is
foremost in affairs for the educational
-Lplift Of the State.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
CARDINAL .o'coNNELL rox VISITOR

vs,,sr o'Connell, OF Boston, VS.
cs.oiA !. .se Hotel dupont over lass
sues. us and his secretary were on
nisa' "a washington and decided
tnel. :, Wilmington over night.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
BROTHER SOLDIERS. IN HOSPITALS

Charles ard Joseph Baylis, sons q
Charles D. Bay!is o. Washington. for
merly o, this city, both OF whom are
IN the United States Marine Corps, are
in hospitals in France. one having been
gassed art the ether injured
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
TO LAUNCH OIL TANKER.

The oil tanker Romulus. constructed
FOR the Vacuum OIL Company, will be
launched from the Harlan yards on
Thursday or Friday night. II is a ship
Of 1900 tons. and one OF several tank
srs being built at the Harlan yard
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
R|OT|NG BREAKS
OUT IN berlin
AMONG STRIKERS
State OF Siege Proclaimed
in Bucharest; Portuguese
Republic Saved
TROOPS help IRELAND
IN BREAKING STRIKE
By The United press.

By the United Press.
COPENHAGEN, Feb. i5.-Rioting has
broken out in Berlin where more than
10000 warehouse workers have gone on /
strike, It was reported in dispatches re-
ccived here today. other workers have
walked out IN sympathy Many busi-
ness places have been forced 20 close.
BY the United Press
COPENHAGEN, Feb. t5-German Gov
ernment troops have re-occupied Erfurt
and disarmed the Spartacans there ac-
cording 10 advices received here today.
Spartacans are reported % have cap
tu-ee the prison IN Wesel and 70 have
liberated all the inmates
Erfurt, situated wes. of Wcinar was
i recently seized By the soldiers council.
4 cooperating with the Sparacans as one
OF the nrst steps IN an attempt 70 over
throw the national assembly and SOW
ernmert st Weimar.
By the United Press
BERLIN. FEB. t4.-lDelayed)- FIR
ther Spartacan disorders and pillaging
were reported today r. Hamburg. Duis-
berg and Muelhein. IN the latter city
the imperial bank 5ts- sad % have been /
robbed OF 1900 marks tsi8750) by I
members ot the workmen's and sol
d.e-s' council. +
I The Bavarian Government was on
cialy reported 70 have issued a call FOR
all abie-bodied men 20, form a. home
dsfsnse guard, TO combat the Bolshe- /
viks."
Karl Radek, the Russian Bolshevlk
enissary who was arrested while hid
ing IN a villa IN Charlottenberg, will I
not be considered as foreigner and |
viii receive no foreign protection be-
ing tried as a common criminal, II was
announced today.
He was alleged 10 have gone down
on his knees and begged for his life
fearing Karl Leibknecht whom he aided
in the Berlin revolt.
By the United Press.
BUDAPEST, Feb. t3. = (Delayed.l-
President Ebert IN an interview with
the Weimsr correspondent OF the Azest
announced that the German peace dele
Continued on page two.)
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
,,ou,pnsoy p.By cIyIcs

rhs next buslcess meeUng ., the
vvoren's Civic Club OF Richardson
psrI will be held at the home OF Mrs.
2. ]. Hutt ct Ashley. on next Tuesday
afternoon Al members are urged 70
s.terc-
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
Ry me United PRS.

Nv The
PARIS Feb SWIM temporarily disposed o. the
peace today efforts toward eass'g ane pre-
assumptions Of industry throughout the wors prso
before them
stsgnstion Industries svywse are
many countries directly conditions senios,
March No~ crops win not he eOnd
% aGs & sous % & i aon & % are @ sS speedily preliminary
would these conditions and wo1le re DE-
obnion allies could what eTnsny 1 Suse
sppioned among After this disposed o. the
what extent the economic block
,ons @ ,oT % essnsp ot The arstie in
Germans by Marshal foch at irev
WASHINGTON he league Of ss.ioos
break at the nt mention OF the subject on h
DISCUSSION became evident early today
The question military and naval forces cailst
The aSinS the league for the United
states and s,Io osse ana sdunsfraaon OF the constitution
The discussion viii rot all probably VIII
from q told you So Senator's mere are & many %ssor nov
haue before the Senate for formal approval
yaoue executive council w desanee
% en % out some PROVISION should be made
and The assumption in the he minds m0S' Senator's 'h 'n "'
On ts and are kep o.
Americas army navy peope these
Senators say but they S n soo % ~ e more % fully Both he a
closely related Senators said 70 the se which y & se
league its from Americas point o. view 81
he leagues constitution and administration
the hands O. aupssS S, - S O1ero%s % s poa % ou, su
Wilson to call The first meeting end actually &c:
part held to insure operation Of the league along do
senator hitchcock chairman foreign
yesterday of the constitution and prepared today 70 meet
Senator Lewis with President wilson
others expected TO be raised
nv Tho United Press -
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
WILSON SAILS FOR HOEORE STRIKE RIOTS REPORTED FROM BERLIN
EARLY PEACE WITH
GERMANY THE NEXT
PROBLEM OF NATIONS

General Den1Obilizdtion 0nd Re.
sumption of Normal Industry
and Commerce Throughout the
World NolD Desired By Allied
Nofions-U. s. Senate Expects
Liuely Debate OUer League OF
Nations Constitution England
Hopes for Some Amendments
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
PRESIDENT WILSON
SAILS FOR HOME

gnEsr, Se5. .5.-pres.dsat Whs1s
called Coz the United S.a.cs ehc3rc 'i9
liner George Washington, st lid a. W.
today.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
TEMpEnATUpr TO-DAY
SUN AND TIDES.
LOST AND FOUND.

r osr-DLAcg pocEErsooK, WITH
- pass 70 Caps Charles. Va. 4 rawr
Gonss. Y sound, E;nciy return to q s,cI
lady ~ eo1z1 West street. art receive re-
-s-c. ssb15-St-
Continued 5r Page Scu-.esr)
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
Bv The United Press.

MANCHESTER England not aeoeSss-r
that in amended the
the league 20 pc
neoneS We trust avoided .,byo
The that provision was % General
for an Parliament such as was
smuts plan
Evening journal., 1919-02-15

A s.eline 0, security gees W.T.
1T ovrp clrRy NrLg.-AtT.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15

CLOVER DAIRY MILK
Clarified. pssteurizst sro ru-e.-lScs.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
WEATHER

Rain or snow erd colde- 70
night Sunday fair, colder.
West and northwest winds be
coming strong.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15

BY the United Press.
BUDAPEST, Feb. t3. - Deiayed.l-
President Ebert IN an interview with
the Weimar correspondent OF the Azest
announced that the German peace dele
Continued on page two.)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-09
HUN DELEGATES
HAVE LAST WORD
----A%
Final Concessions to Protocol
Are Delivered by Allies
in Paris.

PARIS, Dec, e.--Gsrnanys delesa-
ton At Versailles today is ~eonSidering
what is looked upon as the last word Of
the supreme council Of the peace con
ference relative TO the signing Of the
protocol OF the treaty Of peace.
Elimination OF the clause providing
for coercion by the allies in case Of
Gsrmany's faihre to execute the
treaty's provisions and alteration Of the
ships sunk at Scaps Flow are the most
important concessions made by the
council IN its note delivered last night,
Economic effects Of the turring over
10 the allies Of German dock and har-
Dor machinery. by vav OF indemnity
win he the subject Of an inquiry to be
conducted by the gefsrationS commits
sion, At the same time, however. tho
council places on Germany responsible,
~ for the sinking OF he German fleet
at Scapa Flow,
German demands for modification Of
the treaty clauses calling for the sur.
render Of Germans charged with viola
tons Of the laws Of warfare as well as
those dealing with the repatriation OF
prisoners Of war are rejected. The
ststus Of America in relation to the
| treaty is held not TO alter THO effective
| ness of the pact and German objec-
tions along this line are described as
pretended rights" Germany is told
II IL vain 70 seek delay the operation
81 the treaty and that the allies await
| the signature OF the protocol without
further loss OF time.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-09
Navy Planning To
Use Streaming Ships
In Target Practice

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.--American
bluelackets wil1 be given an opportu-
nifty 70 test their m"arksmsnship on
real b%attleships stesrning at fun speed
under actual battle conditions, II plans
now being worked wi at the navy de.
partInent materialize.
The bureau Of ordnance, It was
learned today, contemplate taking sew.
eral obsolete ships to the target rangU
and using them for target moving Al
full speed. There would, of course, DE
no crews aboard the target ships, which
would be steered by ar electrical dis
tant control system, probably from 81
airplane or another vessel. Ordnance
OFFICERS believe the experiment will pro
vide the gunners with the most vslu
able target practice system ever used
by any navy,
A number OF cid battleshipe, con
| derned to the scrap heap or sale fol
| funk, are available for use as MOVING
| tagsts under the department. new
plan. Among them are the Iowa, In
diana and Massachusetts. It is OK.
pected sevSral more Of the old ships
will later be used for tho same pur
pose. including the Kentucky. Rear
sarge and Illinois, Wisconsin classes.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-09
STRIKE PROPOSAL
LABELED TYPICAL
COMPROMISE PLAN
Lawrence Asserts Wilson's
Method Is Similar to ROoSe-
VeIt'S Action and May Save
Faces of Cabinet Members.
By DAVID LAWRENCE.
Special eorressondenN Of The New.
Scimltar.)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.--Out OF a
succession OF plumbers in handling the
coal crisis, .the Wilson administration
mas finally evolved a plan which Is de-.
signed % save the faces Of ali concerned
"a TYPICAL compromise that might lust
as vel a v been proposed two weeks
ago and spared the county q period Of
unnecessary suffering,
Briefly, the plan resembles the method
accepted BY Theodore Roosevelt when. al
PRECEDENT Of the United States, he per.
suaded tho miners to 90 back to work
while a commission 'ihVeStieated" the
subject, with the result that the miners
sot q substantial increase in wages and
me operators increased the selling price
to the public.
The present situation is complicated
ny the TACT inside the government two
rival authorities esssyed Ia settle the
strike-Secretary Wilson with his euE.
sestion Of a 81 per cent increase IN
wages based unon an increase In the
saGlng price OF coal, and Or. Harry A.
Garfleld, tuel administra tor, with his
ultlmatum that the selling price OF coal
must not be increased and the miners
should get along ON a IA per cent in
crease in wages.
The cabinet didn't have the audacitv
to resolve this difference, but side
stepped the issue, failing even to con.
suit President Wilson. Now, however.
the cabinet error has been corrected TO
the extent of getting Mr.. Wilson'S per.
sonal attention to the whole contro-
yersy. He has virtually knocked sky
high both the plans suggested and un-
dertaken a new scheme 10 effect a
settlement,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-09
GIFTS FOR MEN.

Watches - Only the hest OF Tie ClaspS-There is no mora
American mace watches are ar suitable gift to phase the father.
lru Sunoe ~ "a ma ~. mga1 o. brother, son OF good friend"
store of Memphis Gold Knives and WaldemaE
Cnfr 1nttons -- solid aold IN Chains - Beautiful designs, en-
green and English designs and cased III n sHN'hned leathefeu1
ARRANGED in numerous reasonable box Moderate IN price upward
prices from -~~-''""''""'''' pow
Fountain Pens, Cigarette Cases, Match Cases, Watch Chains
Gold Pencils, Photo Iockcts, Pipes, Emblem Jewels, Mono
gram Belt Buckles.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-09
Uneasy About Situation.

The presidents official family has
been uneasy about the coal situation be.
cause II was discovered that injunctions
dtdn't get the coal and that the miners
were in earnest in their determination
to-fight 10 a finish for wages that would
enable them to meet the cost OF living.
Conferences fer practically q weeE
were held with the heads Of the miners
union In order to determine what would
persuade them to get their men back
to work, The miners realized that the
government had publicly proclaimed
that the operators could absorb a IA per
cent increase, so that. fla commission
did finally discover that the wages Of
the miners should he Increased, the ad-
~ditional sum above the IA per cent would
not depend upon the operators for nc
ceptance, but the fuel administration,
which would then increase the price Of
coal.
In other words, if the commission de-
cided that 70 per cent was a fair in
crease in wages, the operators would
be required to absorb u per cent and
the public the other 9 per cent.
By the appointment 81 a commission
the whole situation OF whether any set.
Element Nindicates Secretary Wilson or
DR., Garfield or the operators or miners
is TO be snothered.
The miners ara to 90 hack TO work.
The public is to gel its coal And BY
the time the con9nission reports. the fu.
rore, which the operators or economists
may raise as to the commissions de-
eisions, may be lost in a maze Of other
controversies, much more pressing at the
time and much more acutely in demand
of public attention.