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Evening journal., 1919-10-31
GAS COMP ANY
HAS COAL SUPPLY
No Likelihood of Mine Strike
Making This City
Dark

Wilmington consumers have little or
no need TO fear any cut in their gas
supply should the soft coal strike go
into effect at midnight.
l.. B. Rogers. superintendent Of the
plant OF the Wilmington Gas Company,
said This afternoon that only a small
quantity Of bitumin0us coal was burned
in their boilers and was used for gem
Grating steam TO operate gas making
machinery. The company has a supply
sufficient 10 last thirty days at least.
10 also has some oil tar for fuel and IS
laying in a supply OF fuel oil proper.
Hard coal Is used for tie water gas ma
chine and there Is supply on hand
sufficient for a. days.
In direct contrast 10 Wilmington. the
city Of Baltimore Is confronted with a
serious, shortage In the supply Of gas
for light. heat and power. Approx
mately 80 per cent Of the total output
Of gas in Baltimore is supplied by the
Be,hlehem steel ComTOny's plant at
Sparrow's Polnt, and the embargo on
the movement OF coal has stopped a
large supply on the way 20 the plant.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
HALLOWEEN PARTIES
FOR THE CITY ALIENS

Between $50 and 500 aliens. men,
women and children, attended the Hal
lowe'en parties held In the Americani-
zation schools last evening. and were
today talking OF the merry times they
had. To most OF them Il was the irst
time In their lives they ever had par
ticipaled in such festivities and they
expressed huge delight in the games
PLAYED and in the decorations provided
for them.
The parties took place in Schools
Nos. s, 10, II and II, and in the Ameri-
can House on Front street, which has
been fitted up by the Spanish colony.
Al the Peoples settlement. No. iOo East
Eighth street, a masquerade party was
held Wednesday night. A party also
was given at tie Italian -Neighborhood
House. Ma. 10 Lincoln street.
According 10 the reports received to-
day from teachers and others who di-
rected the parties last night, the game
OF pop Goes the Weasel" the "Nir-
ginia Reel and apple races found the
warmest places in the hearts OF the
guests.
The parties were arranged under d.
reollon OF Miss Marguerite II. Burnett
supervisor Of immigrant education
Miss Helen Hart. executive secretary
Miss Laura Dixon. director OF recrea-
tion. and Miss Nellie p. Lawton, teacher
Of home classes for mothers.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
". H. Hale IS Held
UNDER $1,000 BAIL
Accused of Defrauding Rev.
Frederick M. Kirkus
Out of $50
SECRETARY TO BISHOP
FUTILE, HE CLAIMED

Alleged to have defrauded the Rev.
Frederick w. Klrkus. rector OF Trinity
p. Z. Church. OF $50, on March -, Wal
ter II. Hale. alias Ralph w Hall. who
was arrested in Massachusetts, on COM
plant OF The local authorities. was held
i'm 81 900 bail for county court by Judge
Churchman, in Municipal Court this
morning, on a charge Of obtaining
money unedr false pretcnscs.
Dr. kirkus told OF his relations with
Hale. which started with a telephone
call from a man purporting 20 he
member OF The State Board OF Health
one evening prior TO the day he save
Hale the $50 The person calling
wanted 10 locate Bishop klnsman, and
when Informed that the bishop'was out
OF the city, he explained 20 Or. kirhus
tho business he wanted 10 see BisnOp
Kinsman about, lie told DR.. kirhus ol
a man being stranded in this city, sur
fering from consumption ana Witnoul
funds. The man was former secretary
OF Bishop Tuttle, 0i Missouri, the man
speaking stated
Later ne said ne received a call from
a man representing himself as Dean
Davis OF 81. Louis, giving Hale a good
reputation and bearing out his stale
menis Of his former employment as
secretary 10 Bishop futile. Another
call came later from Dover.
n was the following day that Hale ap-
peared at his home. Dr. kirkus said. lie
gave him $50 for his transportation to
st. Louis.
Detective Sergeant King testified that
Hale admitted that ne was the one
who made all the calls TO Dr. kirkus.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
CHURCH WELCOME FOR
RETURNING SOLDIERS

Zion Lutheran Church royalty well
coined its boys back from the World
War. in a reception held at the chul eh
last evening. From army and navy. the
stalwart sons OF the church have re-
turned 10 Zion. The Rev. 5. u. Won
Bosse. their pastor, told the boys how
glad the church was to have them
back. and how proud all were OF their
record as men numbered among Tue
best defenders Of their country. The
pastor hoped the men would profit N
their future lives by the lessons
taught Them by the grim experiences Of
war.
An address by the Rev. Paul Y0unt,
camp pastor at Atlanta for owe. year,
featured the program. His subject Was
Gods Country" a patriotic lcolrre.
Tie said:
"Born in this land OF ours, or adopted
into 10 we all must have an intelligent
patriotism, as opposed to the ignorant
variety"
Medals OF bronze. struck to COM
memorate the service OF Lutheran men
In the war, were distributed to the sol
diers. sailors and marines. guests or
honor. by the Rev. Won Bosse. lhese
medals were issued by the National
Lutheran War Commission to the rs
600 Lutheran boys serving American IN
the war
Miss Dorothy Kleitz gave a delightful
plano solo. and Mrs. Wilmer Cooling
pleased with vocal selections. The as
sembly sang "a number Of patriotic
songs.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
GHOSTS RUN GUESTS
INTO DINING ROOM

Ghosts popping out from darkened
rooms, sent Halloween guests OF Mr.
and Mrs. ]. Edward Wilson, No. 1920
Tatnall street into a merry panic. The
parlor and dining room, into which the
guests entered after their haunting ev-
perlence, were deliberately and beauti-
fully decorated with autumn leaves.
apple-laden boughs and streamers Of
orange and black tissue paper from
central chandeliers. Witches. pump
kin heads. and black cats, thickly COW
cred the walls.
The guests were In costumes OF all
countries. many picturesque. and few
designed 10 be spooky and grotesque.
After a merry evening, OF music. dane
Ing, and Halloween stunts, delicious
refreshments were served. The table
was adorned with a central pumpkin,
and Halloween fayOrs.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
Find ELECTRICIAN
dead IN HOTEL
Body of E. L. Murray in
Room With Gas Escap-
ing From Jet
MYSTERY HOW HE
ENTERED BUILDING

Detecting tho odor Of gas on the
fourth floor Of the Hotel Gillespie at
ihe southwest corner VI Firth and
Shlpley streets about 10 o'clock this
morning. John Latlmer a guet. made
an Investigation and found The llfeless
body Of a man lying ON the bed In room
40. %. The gas was pouring from The
open gas cock of llght attachment In
.he. room The man was fully dressed
with the exception OF his coat, which
was on a chair.
The Investigation made by the police
showed The victim OF the gas 10 be Eu-
gene L. Murray. aged % years, an olcc-
trcian employed by the Wilmington
and Philadelphia Traction Company
How The man came 90 be In the room
is a mystery. no one having seen him
enter the hotel during the night and 10
was not known that no was In the
building
The coroncrs Oflco attendants after
making an Investigation stated they
thought the death OF the man was due
90 am accident Murray resided with
his sister. Mrs. p Salierneld. No. 200
West street
The police were notified and are
making an Investigation OF the case.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
WITNESS UNRELIABLE,
DOPE CHARGE FALLS

Because OF the bad reputation OF
Eleanor Handy, Negress, the prosecut-
ing witness. Mildred Pryor, Negress'
was dismissed by Judge Churchman, IN
Municipal Court this morning, en-, a
charge OF selling narcotic drugs In dis
missing the Negress. the judge remarked
that as a witness. Eleanor is a failure :
that her word cannot be believed. u
also disclosed that Eleanor and Mildred
have had some words
Eleanor testified that she bought a
,,deck" of heroin from Mildred. with a
marked coin, given her by ohicer Ro-
denheiser. At the time, the Pryor
woman was IN in bed After Eleanor
Ief, fhe room the officer searched the
Mace but failed TO find the marked
''coin."
that Eleanor sells and shoots the
done" herself.
philip L. Garrett was attorney for
Mildred.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
PRESIDENTS ORDER FIXES
MAXIMUM PRICES ON COAL

WASHINGTON. oct. 81 UNITED press)
President Wilson today issued an eX-
cculive order re-establlshlng the maxi
when the Fuel Administration ceased
10 function.
The President acted under authority
OF The food and fuel control act. The
oNler. officials said, VIII reduce prices
Of coal IN many sections OF the country.
The President restores the order:
Fixing prices OF blluminus and Ignite
coal at the mines
Fixing or regulating commissions or
persons and agencies performing the
functions of middle men dealing In bi-
luminous and Ignite coal.
Fixing or regulating gross margins or
prices Of wholesale and retail dealers
in bilumInous and Ignite coal.
Appended 10 Tie Presidents statement
was a list or maximum coal prices. +.
o.. b. al the mines
The text OF the executive order fol-
lows.
Whereas. The United states Fuel
Administrator. acting under authority
OF an executive order issued by me.
udtcd august 2d, iJiG appointing the
said fuel administration and a subse-
quent executive order and In further
ancc OF the purpose Of said order
under the act Of Congress therein re-
ferred 20 and approved August 20, 1917.
did on January 81, 1919, and on Febru-
ary 20, 1912 execute and issue orders
suspcnding until further order by the
President certain rules. regulations,
orders, and proclamations heretofore
promulgated relating 20 the fixing Of
prices, The production. sale, shipment,
distribution. apportiOnmcnt, storage
and use OF coal, and
Whereas. u Is necessary 10 restore
and maintain during the war certain
OF said rules, regulations. orders and
proclamations;
Now. therefore. 7. Woodrow Wilson
President Of the United states Of Amer
ica acting under the aforesaid act OF
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
PERSHING FOR ARMY
OF 100000 MEN

WASHINGTON, Oct. 81 United Press
General John J. Persiing today made
the following Recommendation for the
future military organization and pol
Icy OF the United states.
A standing army OF not more than
from g75.OOO to 100000 men instead OF
$4,000 as suggested by the War De
pariment. The larger forces would cost
too much. he said.
Universal military training FOR a per
iod Of six months TO beneilt the ma
ton physically and vocatlonally, "eyen
IL the United states should not have
another var."
4 strong reserve corps TO meet ma
tional emergencies as well as interna-
ional wars.
encouragement OF both commercial
and military naval aviation.
Broad powers for army reorganization
10 be placed In the hands Of the Presi-
dent in order to meet changing condl-
tlons.
Establishment OF a transportation de-
partment OF the army.
Promotion Of officers by seniority in
stead Of selection.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31

Congress approved August 40, 1917. do
hereby revoke and snnul said orders OF
January 81, 1919 and February 20,
1919 10 the extent necessary 10 restore
all OF the said rules. regulations orders
and proclamatlons therein suspended
concern ng.
IA Fixing prices OF bliuminous
and Ignite GOAL at the mines,
"(B) Fixing or regulating commis'
slons Of persons and agencies perform.
ing the functions Of mlddlemen deal
ing In bltumnous md llgnte coal.
"(C) Fixing or regulating gross mar
gins or prices OF wholesale and retail
dealers In bltumlnOus ami Ignite coal
and do hereby restore all Of said rules.
regulations. and proc UmatlOns, 10 tho
extent herein provided 10 full force and
effect as N they had been suspended
"lnasmuch as Il Is contemplated that
Il may be necessary from time TO time
10 revoke other portions OF said order
OF Jan. o. 1919. aud Feby 20, 1919. and
10 restore 20 full force and effect rules.
regulations. orders and proclamations
or portions thereof regulating the
production. sale. shipment, dlsirlbu-
ton. apportionmcnt. storage or use Of
bulumlnous or llgnile coal. the fuel
administrator shall, as the occasion
crises. restore. change or make such
rules or regulations. relating io the
production sale. shipment, disiribu-
ton. apporlionment storage or use of
biiuminOus or Ignite coal as In his
Judgment may be- necessary
Hran. d. H. q l. a al n
basis Of states and specifics The figures
IN effect January 81, 1919.
Prices range as follows FOR rtin of
mine coal with higher prices for pre-
pared sizes and lower for slack or
screenings:
Alabama; $40 TO 's3A5; Colorado,
81 co: Kentucky, s2 GO 10 1919; ohio.
800 10 $40; tennessee. S3O5 10 S3s3;
West Virginia. So; Virginia, s2.35 to
IS365
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
FAILS TO KEEP HIS
PROMISE TO WE'D

Ralph J. Dutt0n. Negro, has failed TO
make good his promise TO marry Ethel
V. Garrison, a Negress, who had him
arrested on a charge OF non-support OF
his four children, II was brought out in
Municipal Court this morning, when his
case was called for hearing. Dutton
failed TO appear and the case was con-
tinued for one week.
Dutton stated last week that he want
ed 10 marry Ethel, but was unable to
do, so at that time because OF a lack
OF funds. He promised TO make the
girl his wife within two weeks, but
two weeks seemed too long to Judge
Churchman, who wanted 10 see the
marriage ceremony take place as soon
as possible. One week OF the two has
now elapsed, and both Ralph and Ethel
are unmarried.
At the time Ralph made the promise
he was confined TO a cell because Of his
inability TO secure a bondsman. but he
obtained bail and failed to appear In
court.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
PIONEERS TO AID
RED CROSS DRIVE
Men Who Fought in Great
War Appreciate Kindness
Shown Them
TEAM GETS BUSY
IN CITY FACTORIES

Thhcc hundred and nifty OF the Be
neyolent Pioneers Association are lin
ed up as one man for the Red Cross
rollcall drive that begins in this and
every other state I'm the Union on sun
day. While this association has taken
part in other Red Cross campaigns. 1t
has never manifested such enthusiasm
for drive Of this character as the ono
about TO be instituted.
There are i2j members. WhV were IN
the service and each Of these men
realize how valuable the Red Cross has
been 10 them. some Of the local boys
have received the careful attention
given at Red Cross units, particularly
abroad and when wounded. These men
can never say enough about the sind
deeds OF the Red Cross workers.
10 is the enthusiastic reports Of these
men ibat has stirred mp The Pioneers.
40 q meeting held this week. IA letter
from Henry p. scott, chairman FOR Del
aware. was read which requested the
hearty support Of the assocation for the
coming campaign There was pract-
cally a unanimous response TO the APP
peal A motion was made and passed
that the association get back Of the
drive with every one Of It's $50 members
and from expressions heard since the
meeting The boys are going TO back up
the decision OF the meeting.
Theodore A. Weth, president OF the
association sad today that there was no
question in his mind but that each man
will do everything in his power TO help
Delaware maintain the hOnors IL won IN
war time.
4. Rae duBell. who was secretary OF
the two Liberty Loan campaigns in Del
aware and who during the summer was
transferred from this city TO Michigan
in connection with the General Motors
Company, VIII arrive in Wilmington to-
night and will devote the next few
days 10 aiding in the organization OF
several units.
James +. Stein, who is In charge OF
the rounding up OF the memberships in
the industrial plants got down TO hard
work today in connection with the
campaign lie has called workers who
aided 50 materially in wartime ef-
forts and expects TO have a big organi-
zati0n ready for work early next week.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
GETS ONE YEAR FOR
CARRYING REVOLVER

Aaron Yelverton, Negro, who at
tempted to draw a pistol on Ohlcer
sullivan and two Philadelphia officers
when they went to place him under ar
rest about three weeks ago on charges
preferred against him by the Philadel-
phia authorities, was sentenced to one
years Imprisonment and TO pay a fine
of $500 and costs by Judge Church
man. in Municipal Court this morning.
for carrying concealed a deadly weapon.
He pleaded guilty to the charge when
arraigned last week.
A warrant was sworn out by the
Philadelphia authorities charging lel-
verton with Illegal voting and perjury
in connection with the September
primaries in that city.
A detalner was fled by the Phlladel-
phia authorities for the holding Of lel-
verton for them after his term at the
workhouse expires.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
CITY EXHIBITION
OF PHGN0GRAPHS

The Columbia Graphonola Company
will conduct an exhibition in the new
ball room OF The Hotel dupont during
the week Of November 80. Every variety
OF machine. from the least costly to
the most expensive will be shown. and
fine selection Of records VIII be
played. OF sufficient cathollcily Of taste
TO please every hearer.
Calver Anderson, manager OF the com
pany in Wilmington. has been plan
ming for this exhibition for long
time. lie stated this morning That
some of the finest period cabinet styles
OF graphophones would be seen at Inc
exhibition, some selling for as high
as $1,000.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
MRS. NJ. V.BEATTIE
IS Sent TO JAIL
Sentenced BY Judge Rice
TO Serve Five
Months
EMBEZZLED FUNDS
FROM PLAYHOUSE

Margaret V. Beallie. who pleaded
guilty TO embezzlement Of $3.50 from
The Playhouse, was sentenced to i've
months In the New Castle county
worklfouse and TO pay the costs OF the
case. by Judge Rice. in the Court OF
General Sessions this morning. Judge
Rice said. In Imposing sentence. the
fact OF the defendants bad health saved
her from a more severe sentence.
Mrs. Beattie pleaded guilty last
Monday, changing her previous plea OF
not guilty. Her attorney. John T.
Lynn, asked that she be parOled In View
OF her poor health.
Judge Rice asked for the opinions OF
the WOrkhOuse Physician kramer and
Dr. s. c. Frederick. DR.. Kramer said
that an enforced rest wouldsbe bene-
ncial" and Dr. Frederick stated that, In
his opinion, imprisonment would not
affect Mrs. Beattie adversely" Both
physicians said there was a suspicion
OF tuberculosis.
70 was brought out In the evidence
that not only was Mrs. Bcattie guilty
Of embczzlement, but she was also
guilty OF perjury and bigamy.
Martin J. Finnerty testified that he
had read In the newspapers that his
name had been brought into the case,
and he desired 10 clear his name. lie
said he and Mrs. Beattie were married
on May 10, 1917, by the Rev. John
J. Dougherty, OF the Cathedral. She
gave the name Of Margaret Beattie
when she married him. Later Fin
nerty said a Mr.. Bcattle came TO him
and said he was married 10 the young
woman whom Finnerty later had wed.
Flnnerty said he told Father Dough-
orty, who asked for proof OF the pre-
vious marriage.
Flnnerly said a man who had been a
witness at the wedding OF Beaitie and
the Young woman verified that marriage
10 Father Doughcrty. who, Flnnerty
said. annulled the marriage OF flnnerty
and Mrs Bealile
Father Doughcriy went on the wit
ness stand and corrob0raicd FInncrty's
testimony. lie said What he married
Finnerty and the young woman. who
gave the name OF Margaret Beattic, at
The request OF a priest at lIockessin,
who had intended TO o0lciaie but was
called away. Father noughcrty said
that a few days after F.nnerty and Mrs.
Beaitle were married. Beaitle's mother
came 70 him and told him Of the young
woman already being married to Beat
tie. lie requested that Beattie call on
him. which he did. and verified the
fact that the young woman was Beat
tics wife when she married finnerty'
Father Dougherly said he then wrote
on the church record OF the marriage
null and void"
Mrs. Beaitie had previously denied
belng married 10 Finuerty. but admitted
living with him. Before sentence was
pronounced Deputy Attorney-General
p. Warren Green said: Mrs Beattie,
YOU are not only guilty Of perjury, but
OF bigamy as we'll
In pronounclng sentence, Judge Rice
said: Your previous conduct does
not appeal TO ihe court. would moi
be doing my duty TO the State u ]
should parole you in view of your past
conduct. II your health were better,
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
GIFT OF BOOKS
FOR SIGNALMEN
Clarence S. Foster, Retiring
p, b. & w. Official, Re
members Friends
HOPES FRIENDSHIP
WILL CONTINUE

Clarence S. Foster, who has retired
as supervisor Of signals Of the Mary
land division OF the p. B. and W, rail-
road 10 engage in farming near New
ark. and who was presented with a
silver service and a pipe tobacco and
garden seat by members OF Local 10.
iS. brotherhood Of Hallway Signalmcn
~ America, on Tuesday evening, pre-
senied Local No. as. b. r. :. of \. this
morning with a set of books valued at
about 500 60 form nucleus FOR a
library for thai organization
Mr. Foster called ON The signalmcn
This morning at French street station
personally thanked them for their gen
crosily and kind expressions and then
presented them with the books. The
gift was accepted by e.. II. Rickerts,
president of Local No. iS, who made a
speech OF appreciation. Mr.. Foster also
rendered the following letter:
Wilmington, Del oct. 30. 1919.
To the members of Local No i3, B. r.
= Of 4.
Gentlemen: n was Impossible FOR me
90 express my feelings at the gathering
in the Assembly room last Tuesday
evening as the event was entirely a
surprise 10 me I really frll lhal YOU
incurred too great an expense m cX-
pressing your sentiments and that you
have again made a sacrifice FOR me. ]
treasure your sentiments and gifts be
yond my power Of expression. and
they will always be a reminder Of our
associations. mutual experiences, and
agreeable relations.
am not only indebted 10 YOU on ac-
count Of This one occasion. but on ac-
count OF many others as you have stood
by me while ! have been on This di-
vision and contributed largely to my
success. This cooperation has helped
20 make my job a pleasure and has
caused me to think long and carefully
before ! decided 10 take the step which
J have taken. However, as stated some
where in the Scriptures and somewhat
after these words, Having put my hand
TO the plow I will not turn back"
May ] not offer 10 you a complete sci
Of r. :. A. bound proceedings and sew
eral catalogs which you may care TO use
as a foundation for a library in connec-
ton with the educational features OF
your organization ana which ] truSl
will be OF sonic little value 10 you and
at the same time "A reminder Of OuI
friendly relations
With best wishes for youc success
and advancement. with the hope shat
you viii follow your work indus
triously as long as you stay in ihi,
Kind OF work. with the offer that my
practical experiences in signal work Is
AZ your service at any time for nc
asking and with the further thought
that. as between us there Will be onl,
a few miles geographically speaking
none socially or oflcially', we viii see
zach other freduently am
Yours sincerely.
CLARENCE :. FOSTER.
Mr.. Foster yesterday sold his resi-
dence at No. 702 West Twentieth stree
and will move to his farm in a few
lays.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
COLLEGE STUDENTS
PLAN BIG FEAST

Through the efforts Of A. G. Wiikin-
son. business manager and Miss Stew
art who has charge OF the diningrcom
students Of Delaware College viii have
a Thanksgiving feast next Tuesday
evening. The student council will have
charge Of the entertainment feature DR..
Moore is assisting with the plans. The
orchestra in charge Of Dr. Miller, di-
rector and George Madden, leader, will
furnish music. The large dining hall
viii be decorated by members OF the
freshman class. All students will be
asked 10 stay in Newark for The dinner.
which viii be furnished them at actual
cost.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
OFFICER SAYS BOYS
BROKE ARC LIGHTS

While seeking small boys who had
creased The tracks OF the Wilmington
and Philadelphia Traction Company ai
Fourth and dupont streets late last
night Special Officer Weldin Of the
Traction Company says ne found three
youngsters celebrating Halloween by
breaking arc lights. They were taken
TO the Juvenile Court Detention House
where they gave their names as John
lIagee. No iO9 Delamoro Place; Joseph
Brogan. No. 3 South Clayton street,
and John Mccarthy, Of No. i6i5 Ian
caster avenue.