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Evening journal., 1919-09-15
F0UNDIN CUTTERS
HE WAS NOT DRUNK

When q man is down and out" in
a gutter from the use Of drink, he is
drunk, Deputy Judge. Finger held, in
Municipal Court this morning, although
MonicO Guydan. who was arrested un-
der such condition at Third and Broomc
streets about ii.3O o'clock last night by
officer BlackistOn. pleaded not guilty
to a charge Of being intoxicated. lie
was fined $40 and costs.
81 guess ! was, for l didn't know
was here until woke up" James Carr
answered when arraigned on a charge
OF drunkenness. He also was fined $40
and costs.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
ALL READY FOR
BALTIMORE TRIP
300 Members Delaware
Lodge |. o. o. F. Will
Visit Monumental City
LEAVE WILMINGTON
WEDNESDAY MORNING

The committee on the Baltimore trip
has completed arrangements for the
delegation of over 300 members OF Del
aware Lodge No. 4, !. o. o. f., which
VIII leave Wednesday morning for the
centennial celebration OF Odd Fellows
at Baltimore. Practically every mem
ber included In the delegation has re-
celved equipment for the occasion.
The mechanical doll OF Delaware
Lodge Jitt-Zaar fame, In a complete out
flt, will be on exhibition I'm the win
dow OF the United State Store, No. si2
Market street from Z to o'clock this
evening. This exhibit will also include
some OF Delaware Lodges banners.
Contrary TO previous arrangements,
group photograph Of the entire
delegation Will be taken In this city
instead OF at Baltimore, on Wednesday
morning. All members have been no
tilted TO report at Gas O'Clock In order
that they may be included in the pic
ture and receive their proper lineup
position. The group picture viii be
taken on the steps OF the City and
County Building.
Delaware Lodge has received word
lIOll llb Dhlllluolo al OChNNhhAoA
Committee that they VIII be honored
with position in the Honor Division,
which Il is understood includes the
Mother Lodges from the various juris-
dlctlons Delaware Lodge is now 80
years old, having been founded May
27th, 1899 eleven years after THOMAS
Wildey, the founder Of odd Fellowship,
started the organization In Baltimore,
in 1919
No pains or expense have been spared
by the Delaware Lodge committee to
make it the best appearing delegation
in line. Approximately $4,000 has been
spent on the trip and should any parad-
ing prizes be offered, Delaware Lodge !
men are confident they will be in the I
The members wives and families will I
not parade with the members, but will /
report at French street station not /
ater than 7.45 O'Clock The hearquar-
ers at Baltimore, Hazazer Hall, Is cen
rally located and but a few squares |
rom Odd Fellows Temple. The parade
Will pass close to the headquarters.
The centennial committee at Baltl-
more have spared no efforts TO make
he celebration the reatest in the his
ory OF BaltimOrey \ number of cleo
rio arches and floral gardans have been
'rected for the occasion and from 5000
o i2o,OO0 Three Link Men are expected
here this week
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
MINSTREL COMPANY ORGANIZED.

Tho Ward and LaIdWeII NinsIreI
Company was organized yesterday
afternoon in the auditorium Of school
No. p by r. C. Jackson, OF The Whining
ton Community Service. The following
officers were elected: President h..
Chippey; vice-president Charles Bad
son; secretary, Paul Webb; assistant
secretary. William Doman; manager
Leroy Rider; stage manager, Porter
jackson; assistant stage manager, Her
man Caldwell.
These singers will give concert
Thursday. october TO- Tonight a busi-
ness meeting will be held at the home
Of Charles Badson, No. 2O6 East Thir-
feenlh sireel
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
KNIFE and GUN
PLAY STOPS NEAR
RIOT At SPRINGS
CONTINUED dom FIrsL page.

and while they were arguing the ques-
tion, one OF the Negroes, alleged to
have been Chapman. slashed the guard
IN tho face.
In an instant the park was IN an up
roar, and Weldin, who was nearby,
started toward the Negro who attacked
Darrell. The man took TO his heels,
running toward the park entrance and
Weldln following. started TO shoot his
revolver.
The man was lost at the entrance to
Fell's estate a short distance from the
park.
In the meantime several white men
who were in the park boarded troll
ley car and started for Oak Grove, where
the services OF Magistrate Cloud were
sought. Officer Weldin In the mean
time made his way to Oak Grove for
help, and with number OF men, all in
bound trolley cars were stopped by the
officers and citizens and a careful search
was made for the man who had cut
Darrell.
Although he was not found the names
and addresses of so Negroes who were
in the park were secured and a num-
Der Of the Negroes who were found to
be armed were taken from the cars.
They had knives but as the weapons
only three and a half inches
and were therefore within the law rela-
tive 10 deadly weapons they were al
lowed 10 go.
Several men at the park were arrested
as suspects. The cutting Of Guard Dar-
rell was witnessed by a number Of per-
sons and ii was found that those picked
up at the park were not the persons
wanted.
The fight which followed the cutting
was participated in by a number OF |
white men and Negroes and for awhile
IL looked as if serious trouble would /
occur During the excitement the own 1
ers Of the concessions at the park I
closed their stands and left the place. |
Darrell, who was cut. had a five inch /
slash across the cheek and it required |
, number Of stitches to close the wound /
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
VACATION DAYS
over FOR 'KIDDIES'
Continued from First Page.

like, followed by a great amount OF
swapping" All the youngsters were
on tneir best behavior today, the ab-
sorblng novelty OF everything causing
even the most mischievous boy to act
like a lamb.
The tiny tot successfully spelling
"cat" upon her first day at school; the
High School freshman learning to de-
cline "agrlcola" or introduced TO the
delightful mysteries of a science
laboratory; the newly fledged normal
school graduate directing the activities
OF twO-score restless young humans
for the flrst time; all three exper-
fenced similar sensations.
They all felt new and inexperienced
and their job looked pretty big. but
withal there was the charm Of ex-
ploration into the unknown and the
radiant glow Of a happy beginning.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
STRIKE
MAY Be BOSTOA'S
NEXT SITUATION
Continued from First Page.

ference WIFI commissioner l%uIbts.
The possibility that Curtis will re-
inststo the strikers appeared remote
today. Upheld In his stand by Gov
ernor Coolidge, there appears little
likelihood that he will make any con-
cessions 10 the striking policemen.
Calling Of sympathetic strike VIII
bo voted on meeting OF tho Boston
Elevated Csrmen's Union some time
this week, II was announced today,
Governor Coolidge. in a telegram TO
Gompers last night told the labor leader
he upheld every action OF Police Com
missioner Curtis in refusing TO rein
state striking policemen.
"The right Of police Of Boston TO anil
tate has always been questioned, never
granted and is now prohibited Cool
idge tlegraphed.
Coolidge said Gompers' assertion that
the commissioner was wrong cannot
Justify the wrong on the part Of the
policemen Of leaving the city ungusrded.
There was no disorder last night or
early today. Guardsmen continued pa
trolling the streets Except for a few
minor outbreaks yesterday there was
no trouble.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
POOR OF CITY TO
GET FREE DINNERS

The Volunteers Of America will open
a free diningroom 10 the worthy poor
Of Wilmington. withil a short time. 1t
is proposed to give a free dinner every
day OF the week, except sunday. Cap
tain and Mrs. j. L. Roseman, who are
in command Of the Volunteers OF Amer
lea in Wilmington, will be glad to re-
celve contributions for The dinners.
The money will reach them al No. 92J
ShallcrOss avenue.
Although Captain and Mrs. Roseman
have been-in Wilmington eRly short
time, already evidence Of their presence
can be seen. The meetings at the street
corners seem more earnest, and a new
life seems TO have been given the move
ment in Wilmington.
The place Of the new dining room
has not yet been announced.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
LODGE CALLS UP
AMENDMENTS;
TEST Vote SOON
continued from FIrst page.

single allusion is made. concerning
either the great purpose OF the league
Of nations or the methods by which
those purposes are to be accomplished.
ut Is regretable that the considers-
tion OF a matter so foreign to any kind
OF partisanship should be influenced in
the country as we'll as on the floor OF
this Senate by hostility toward or sub
serviency to the President Of the
United States. No matter how Just
may be any antsgonlsm against Pres
ident Wilson, the aspirations and
hopes OF a wounded and bleeding
world ought not TO be denied be-
cause, under our constitution the
treaty must first be formulated by him
Neither can one understand why
a country whose whole history has
been devoted 10 the advocacy Of the
peaceful settlement Of information
disputes is suddenly to have IFS policy
reversed and to become in effect ar
opponent OF the only means that has
ever been attempted to assure world
peace.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
ppI,C ,DDICTs IGNORE COURT.

Seven drug addicts We're bef0re
Judge Finger in county court this
morning on a charge Of contempt ow-
ing 60 their failure 10 report TO the
Probation officer every Saturday after
noon. as directed by the court. The
Judge warned them that the order to
report at o'clock meant o'clock, and
not any other time, and that failure to
be on time in the future might bring
a fine
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
FOUR FINED FOR
PLAYING CRAP

William F. Fletcher and Albert Cor
don, Negroes, arrested in a crap game
beyond Market street bridge, by officer
Andrew Devenney. were fined 50 and
costs by Deputy Judge Finger, in Mu-
nlclpal Court this morning. Gordon
denied the charges, but Fletcher, who
pleaded guilty. testified that Albert was
a spectator at the game.
Arthur Wilmer and Walter Nibblette
were fined 50 and costs for playing crap
They pleaded not guilty.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
L. Y. TERGus0N DEAD.

The funeral Of Leslie v Ferguson,
aged 80 years, who died last night
after an illness of seven months. at
his home, No. s03 West Fourth street,
will take place on Wednesday. For a
number of years Mr.. Fesuson was
a bartender at Gillespie's Hotel, Fifth
and Shipley streets. He is survived by
his widow, his father and sister, Mrs.
Peter Metts, OF this city lnttment
viii be made az Mt. Salem cemetery. \
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
SERVICES AT MT. BETHEL.

Revival services VIII be held at MI
Bethel Church, No. ii6 West Front
street, all this week. The Rev. Wyley
Price viii preach his trial sermon to-
night. other speakers this week viii
be Mr.. Lawrence, Tuesday evening;
the Rev. Z. C. Dixon, Wednesday; the
Rev. Charles Murray, Thursday, and
Mr.. Lawrence. Friday night There
will be q baptism in the Brandywne'
at 3 O'Clock, Sunday afternoon There
have been six conversions to date.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
RAIsE FARE TO TIFrEEN CENTS.

lONkERS, \. y, sept. i5.-IroIley
fares have been raised from ) TO Is
cenls for the long rides and to 10 cents
for rides somewhat shorter as result
Of abolishing the old straight fare of a
nickel and establishing a zone system
in its place. The city is divided into
three zones and a charge Of cents per
zone or fraction is made. All trolley
service to and from Hastings has been
discontinued.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
BRADLEY ACCUSED
OF STEALING AUTO

Robert Bradley, aged % years, was
held in $500 bail for court, on a charge
of larceny OF an automobile, by Deputy
Judge Finger, in Municipal Court this
morning. He is accused OF the larceny
of Hudson automobile belonging to
Arthur NJ Matthes, from between Eighth
and Ninth streets, on Market, last We'd
nesday.
lie was arrested in Baltimore last
week.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
FFDERN EMPLOYEs TO MEET.

A special meeting OF Local. No. llU,
National Federation OF Federal En-
ployes. will be held in the old Federal
Building, Sixth and King streets. To-
morrow night, at which tins business
Of Importance will be transacted. At
the meeting of the order last Tuesday
night. William c. McIntire. engineer OF
the Custodian Force, u. 5. Treasury
Department, was elected secretary.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
IL PER CENT. BOOST
In CITY BUILDING

According 10 the American Contractor,
the records OF the local building inspec-
tors office show an fl per cent. increase
in the local building trades last month.
One hundred and llirty-One permits
were issued here last month with
total valuation Of s996,l6l as compared
with Ct permits with a valuation OF
1892 ,55i, for the same month last year.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
HOLIDAY HOUSE GUESTS

There were fifteen weekend guests
al Holiday House and from all accounts
they had. a splendid time. Saturday
evening there was Japanese party and
the fun kept up until a late hour.
Those who enjoyed the outing were !:
Helen Beaston Elizabeth Workman,
Miss Rudieger, Miss Turner, Marion
Ward, Elizabeth Ward. Ethel Bonhdm,
Helen Hayes, Mabel Walker. Polly
Blatzheim. Laura Erdman, Claire Con-
well, Martha Jack, Lola and ollie Muir
phin
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
FIVE THOUSAND CHILDREN
IN pAROCHIAL SCHOOL s

The Catholic parishes OF the city re-
port an enrolment OF more than 5000
children in the parochial schools. The
Ursuline Academy and the Salesianum
opened today with large enrollments in
both schools. The parochial school
children are veterans Of a week in this
years educational campaign, their
schools having opened last Monday.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
WOMAN HURT BY FAILING POLE

not obtained. was injured about the
head shortly before ? o'clock this az
iernoon, at Second and King streets,
when an awning pole became dis
lodged by truck, which was backing
up TO a business house. The woman
was taken to the Delaware Hospital in
the police ambulance. She was not
rendered unconscious by the falling
nOle
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
CERTIFICATES or DISSOLUTION
CTATE OF DELAWARE. OFFICE OF
~ SECRETARY OF STATE
CERTIFICATE OF DISSOLUTION.

GTATE OF DELAWARE. OFFICE OF
- SECRETARY OF STATE
CERTIFICATE OF DISSOLUTION
To All To Whom These Presents Mas
Come. Greeting:
Whereas, II appears to my satisfaction,
by duly authenticated record OF the pros
ceedings for the voluntary dissolution
thereof, by the consent Of all the stockhOld-
ers deposited in my Office, the Sherbrooke
Homes Building Company. n corporation of
this State. whose principal Office is situ-
ated at No W. Tenth street, in the city
OF Wilmington. cOunty--Qf New Castle
State Of Delaware, Corporation Trust Cons
pany Of American being agent therein and
in charge thereof, upon whom process may
be served. has compiled with the require
ments OF the Corporation Laws OF the
State of Delaware as contained In 1915.
Section I 10 2lO1, Section 1S7. Chapter 60,
OF the Revised Statutes OF 1918. as amends
ed. preliminary to the issuing Of this
CERTIFICATE OF DISSOLUTION.
Now. therefore. ], Everett J. johnson.
Secretary Of State Of the State Of Delaware.
do heheby certify that the said corporation
did on the thirteenth day OF September,
A. D. 1919 file In the office a duly executed
and attested consent, In writing. TO the dis
solution OF said corporation. executed by
all the stockholders thereof, which said
consent and the records Of the proceedings
aforesaid are now on ffe In my SAID onices
aS p'O''ueu - ' IN TESTIMONY
WHEREOF. z
have hereunts
. set my hand and
&. OFFICIAL SEAL official seal. ae
. Secretary's Office Dover. this 13thi
. 1855 Delaware 1898 day Of SEPT, in
. 1911 the year OF our
Lord. one thou-
sand nine huns
dred and nlneS
teen.
EVERETT c. JOHNSON,
septf5-1t Secretary OF State.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
TABLET in MEMORY
OF FRANK B. DOWNS

The Gardeners Guild Of the Arden
Club unveiled a tablet in memory OF
Franc B. Downs, a late resident Of the
colony, Yesterday afternoon. The tab
let was set on a triangular floral gar
den plot in front Jf Mr. Downs late
home. Harry Page made a short address
and Jacobinoff Sascha played several
violin selections.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
Roy IN PATH OF AUTO

Knocked from his bicycle late Satur-
day afternoon in Pennsylvania avenue
by an automobile operated by David
SAVIOR. Of Chadd's Ford. Pa. Frank
Driscol, aged II years. Of No 1913 King
street. had his right leg broken and was
otherwise injured. The injured boy was
reIpo7ed to dhe Delaware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
GIRLS TO PRESENT PLAY.

Wilmington Community Service
wq kers are preparing the preliminaries
for a play to be given by the Wollaston
Hall girls for the beneflt Of the Silver
Bay Conference expense fund. The play
Will be staged some time close to the
end Of October, likely in the High
School, unless the educational authori-
ties object.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
ACCIrsE RnYs As STORE THIEVES

>Pairolmsn Robert Wallace yesterday
arrested two small boys one white and
the other a Negro. on charges Of rob-
bing the store Of William G. Bottomley.
at seventh and Orange streets, on
August p OF s. in cash and two rifles.
The youngsters were turned over TO the
Juvenile Court
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
OsTRO MUST GET NEW HOME.

kasimir 0stro, charged with assault
and battery, following hearing in city
court this morning. was dismissed by
Judge Finger. who directed him to send
to the boarding house where the irou-
bic occurred. get his clothing and stay
away from that place.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
W. G. PLATrIs BARTENDERs' AGENT

BarIenders Union, Local No. 100.
yesterday elected William G.. Piatt
business agent and secretary pro tenn.
succeeding John ]. Dowell, resigned.
NJ. McDoell has accepted a position as
assistant manager Of the Hotel Hicks,
Savannah, Ga.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
FJkS READY To RImp

Plans for the erection Of new home
at Delaware avenue and Washington
street have been about completed by
the Wilmington Lodge of Elks. Pro-
fessor Laird. of the University OF Penn
sylvania, has the plans under revision.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
HE HITS MESSING.

Joseph Messino, in City Court this
morning. was directed TO pay $3.50 a
week for the support Of his child. as
Judge Finger thought SO was no longer
sufficient, owing TO the high cost Of
living
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
STORE GGIisEEssRai;s ENTERTAINED

over go employees Of the Lippin-
colt Store were entertained on Satur-
day evening. at the home of William
L. Belts, at The Cedars. An enjoyable
evening Of singing. dancing and music
was spent on the lawn.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
CHaNEy CASE CONTINUED.

At the defendants request. the case
OF Foster CLANCY, Negro, charged with
improper conduct, was continued until
Wednesday by Deputy Judge Finger in
Municipal Court this morning.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
W. G.. T. L. JNsTITIrTF

The Fail Institute of the w. C. r. U.
VII be held on Wednesday. at ST.
Georges. Those who attend will be met
at Hirkwood station by autos and con-
veyed TO the church. Box luncheon will
be served
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
URGE TREATY RATIFICATION.

Former Judge George Gray. of this
city. was one of $50 signers from forty
States, 10 a petition addressed TO the
United States Senate today, urging i'm
mediate ratification Of the peace treaty.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
Z. G. ADAMS GOES TO CHICAGO.

Elkton G. Adams. who has been en-
gagged for the last four years in the
real estate business at No. 2i3 West
Seventh street. left Saturday for Chi
csgo, after disposing Of his interests
here.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
SCOUT EXECUTIVE HOME.

Scout Executive Frank A. Green
hawk, returned Saturday from New
York city. where he attended the
camping and educational conference at
the Boy Scout Reservation, at Inter-
state Park, New York.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
ROY FALLS FROM TREE

Falling from a tree near his home
yesterday. Tony Raciti, Of No Gil West
Second street sustained an injury to
his right ankle. He was treated at the
Delaware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
Brain Power and Man Power
continued from Fr,t pacel

Continued from First Page
estimated
duct OF Of
eai schools of the counties constitutes main difference between the
old school law and the Under the old school
property
surrounding that SCHOOL Under c the
apply throughout he uniform
public schools Though separate
these by County Levy Court
II should be again noted that this uniform
rate does place burden
benefit 20 others but the prin-
cples and with advanced practice education
The law also changes
lion poll TAX varied from s2OO probably per
rated $500
and the maximum remains $780,
Under money suppor,
schools legislature system
under the receipts
exclusive Wilmington wcrc:
From State Appropriation. $3.50
From Local .-2e9ees sOsG
From other ................. is7s L2%
ssT555 10000
Another new feature of
schools intohe strictly elementary division which tho
scholar to the sixth only the
e,cs education
school High schools maintained established
localities and all pupils
entire
may
nshed for higher grades This distinct advance method
of education, well in saving the community
sI another the the school
children years
necessity report of
Education Board which that ii3 2si
white schools
the i9i7-i9is
schools whites
pupils days require years
complete elementary
education result Of attendance facilities
than ouchaI scholars Is years
elementary only per
all scholars enough complete the
condition nocrabc properly corrected by
year long
10 devote o education
Evening journal., 1919-09-15

Lost articles will be found and re-
claimed through the Want Ads of this
paper.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15

Norman f. Smith, Of No. i0i West
Nineteenth street. has returned from
ten-day trip TO Niagara Falls and Buff
faln. n Y
Evening journal., 1919-09-15

Real estate will be sold to good ad-
vantage through the Want Ads OF this
paper.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
PENSION FUND HEADQUARTERS.

Headquarters for the Police Pension
Fund Campaign have been opened OF
the mezzanine floor OF the Hotel dupont
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
PERSONALS

Miss Margaret ID. Summers has re-
turned home from Gloucester, Mass.
Mrs. Allen sharpe. OF No. 7 East
Twelfth street, has. returned after
spending two weeks at 0aklane, Pa.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15
To Philadelphia
and Chester
From Fourth Street wharf.

Schedule in Effect September 10 1919.
Subject TO Change Without Notice
Leave both Wilmington, Fourth Street,
Wharf. and Philadelphia, Chestnut Street
Wharf, week days, except SATURDAYS al
73O, 900 HOO A. NJ, 1.30. 800, AIS. GOO,
and 200 p NJ.
on Saturdays. Sundays and HOLIDAYS.
7.3O. 900. 1890 A. NJ l. o'clock noon. I3O,
100. 415. 600, 700, $50 and $50 p. NJ
WILMINGTON. ON.PENsNsGROVE ROUTE.
Schedule in Effect July %, 1919.
Daily, Including Sundays.
Leave Wilmington for Pennsgrove $50.
80. 500. 900, 1000. 11O0 A. NJ, 10 o'clock
noon. / 90, 200 800 400. 500, 500. 200.
500. 900, 1910, 100 and 1900 p. NJ
Leave PennsgrOve for Wilmington, $50,
$40 Ia s59. 999, 1909 100 6o a. no NJ I2
500 900. 1000 and HOO y. NJ
Evening journal., 1919-09-15

John D. Stroud. Of No. 1905 jefferson
street, spent the weekend at Atlantic
City.
Evening journal., 1919-09-15

TRANSPORTATION