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Evening journal., 1919-09-24
TO ARREST SHOOTERS
OF BIRDS In PARK

Gunners who have been taking pot
shots at blackblrds In the Rockford
Park section OF the city wero the
quarry OF the police department OH
cials last night, but while they were
hunted by the bluccoats in the police
patrol none was caught In some mys-
teriOus manner word was sent through
out the Rockford Park section and none
Of the guhners apeared with their
trusty shotguns TO blaze away at The
blackbirds that have infested that sec
lion.
The appearance OF the police patrol
and the officers IN that section just at
dusk caused much excitement Police
officials contend tat the published
statement that the gunneri had per-
mission to shoot the birds within the
city limits was without foundation. a.
no such permission lad been granted.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
% ARRESTS IN
CITY LAST week
Thirteen of This Number
We're Charged With
Being Drunk

Ninety-nine arrests were made here
last week according to the report OF
Chief OF Police Black TO the Board Of
Police Commissioners yesterday after
noon. or this number i3 were charged
with drunkenness and nine prisoners
we're committed to the workhouse. The
fines collected in City Court totaled
S7i79O.
TWO applications for positions on the
force were received. they being from
Daniel F. Kelleher. Of No. 1915 Lobdell
street. and Elwood s. Leech. Of No. 5i7
south Heald street. They were filed.
The pstrolmen who protested against
the assignment of Police Sergeant Davis
as instructor OF the polio school were
granted permission TO withdraw their
protest. The letter making this request
by the officers follows:
Hon. Board OF Police Commissioners.
\ Continued on Page Two
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
COL. H0LC0MB TO
ADDRESS R0TARIANS

Colonel Thomas Holcomb, OF New
Castle. who fought with the Marines
at Belleau Wood. solssons and Thiau-
court. and who also participated in
the battles OF Nerdun, Barbecue, the
Aisne and Beaumont. will address the
Rotary Club at noon tomorrow at the
dupont building.
Colonel Holcomb recently returned
from overseas after year and a halfs
service with the second Regiment Of
Marines.
At the luncheon, which is given
especially in honor Of Colonel Hol-
comb the latter will relate some Of The
Incidents he saw in France.
Colonel Holcomb wears the Croix de
Guerre and other decorations.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24

CHICAGO. Sept. % United Press).--
The nrst violence OF the steel strike in
the Chicago district today, resulted in
extra guards being thrown about the
plant OF the Marks Manufacturing
Company. at Indiana Hsrbor, Ind.
Eight men. badly beaten. when .
mob Of four hund-ed strikers sur
rounded a changing shift, were taken
10 an emergency hospital.
Police said that 500 men returned TO
work in the Stag mills OF the Illinois
steel Company. in South Chicago mills
today.
The Chicago district was calm
throughout the night and early Today
with the one exception noted
developments expected today includ-
ed an announcement from the Great
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EXPERT
SURVEY Of CITY
HOUS|NCPROBLEN
Service Citizens H e a T
Recommendations by
David Snellenburg
'OCTAVIA HILL PLAN
Meets With favor

A combined cOmmitte representing
fhe Service Citizens Of Wilmington and
the Central Labor Union met in the
rooms OF the Service Citizens in the
Public Library yesterday afternoon TO
hear the report OF David Snellenburg
relative 10 the adyisability Of forming
an "Octavia Iill' association in VIII
mingtOn.
Mr. Snellenburgs report follows:
(. We favor the forming Of an asso-
citation such as the "Octavia llill' So
ciety OF Philadelphia.
,. To carry out the ideas Of such an
it would first be necessary
to relieve the Oyer-crowded houses
which we would remodel and have
houses for the families that are now
forced TO live in single rooms on ac-
count Of shortage Of houses.
g. While the Octavia Hill Association
OF Philadelphia builds new houses and
tenements Rs WELL We do not think
that under present conditions OF build
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]. 5. Cancellation
BOARD MAY GROW
OUT OF STRIKE
Kenyon Hopes to Establish
Peace Between Employer
and Employee
COMPULSORY idea
IS NOT FAVORED

WASHINGTON. Sept. -. United
Press s)-Government cOnclliation boards
may grow out Of the steel strike hear
ings to begin before the Senate labor
committee it was suggested today. By
senator Kenyon. Iowa. Although op-
posed 10 compulsory arbitration as a
general remedy for Industrial ills, Ken
son said today. that voluntary concil-
iatiOn boards 10 investigate differences
between employers and, employees and
lay the facts before the public might
De the outcome.
II am against compulsory arbitration
and don't think IL would be accepted
ly the workers" Senator Kenyon said.
some form Of conciliation through
boards might he feasible, however, and
nay be suggested later"
Kenyon received a telegram today
rom Fitzpatrick, chairman OF the strik-
RS committee stating he would cheer
'ully and voluntarily" appear before
he Senate committee tomorrow TO
Continued on Page TWO.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
staff Correspondent.

Stan Correspondent.
GEORGETOWN. Del. sept. 2i-"What
becomes Of all the money they raise
under this new cOde?' Is a favorite
question OF those in Sussex county who
are seeking 20 discredit the new school
law. "The teachers aren't getting any
more. Who is getting the extra money!
hey continue, with The very evident
ntent OF leaving The impression that
here is either gross extravaganza or
downright graft in connection with the
insncial operation OF the schools under
De new code Some OF the more bold
r8nkly assert that the additional money
which Is raised under the new law is
;oing into the pockets Of "a few high
9laried men"
Every taxpayer. every school patron
nd every interested individual in the
nitro State OF Delaware may find out
,y visiting the Levy Court or the c0un-
school superintendent Of his county
Nhr-r every penny OF the money 10 be
,ii.od under the new law is 10 go-be-
'l~r penny OF it is ever spent or even
o'rd. Absolute publicity Of all flnan-
ai matters relating TO the schools is
%. of the prominent provisions Of the
new school Code. Under the old law
he public was kept in the dark regard
ng how its school money was spent
lntl after It was spent. Under the new
ode 10 is impossible TO keep the tax
layer in the dark regarding even the
mallest item OF school expenditures.
one % the features Of the new code
a provision making it compulsory
lpon the school authorities Of each
county 10 prepare IAN itemized and de-
.ailed" budget OF the amount Of money
they will need during the coming year
% run their schools. They must pre-
sent This budget 10 the Levy Court not
less than 10 days before The date for
levying other county taxes. lt is a
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
MORE THAN HALF OF TAX
UNDER SCHOOL CODE FOR
TEACHERS, BUDGET SHOWS

public document. Any one may inves-
tigate IL before the Levy Court acts
upon il. II there is anything eXtrava-
giant or suspicious about any Of the
items it can be investigated before the
Levy Court acts upon the budget. The
Levy Court itself can make rigid in
quiry regarding any item which may
appear suspicious. in other words. the
new code safeguards the taxes before
The Makes are levied and collected. Il
Is not a case Of waiting until after the
horse has been stolen TO lock the
stable.
The new code further safeguards the
taxpayers against any misuse or eX-
pendlture Of school taxes by providing
that "all taxes received by the County
Board OF Education shall he expended
by them in accordance with the items
of its annual school budget" In other
words. school authorities cannot, under
the new law, ask for and obtain money
in order TO pay teachers and then
spend IL for something else.
In view Of all these facts. IL is not
necessary TO analyze the motives OF
those politicians in Sussex county who
are trying TO convey the impression
that there is something mysterious
about where the taxpayers money is
going under the new code
Your correspondent had not the least
trouble 10 find where all the school
money is going in Sussex county dur
ing the school year. just beginning. He
merely went TO the office Of County
superintendent Hardesty on the second
floor Of the Court House in Georgetown
and asked to see the school budget for
the next year 10 was handed over 10
him without question or comment. IN
c'dentaHy, the Office OF Superintendent
Hardesty is within ten feet Of the door
OF the court room where the mass
Continued on Page Sixteen.)
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
BUFFALO STRIKERS
ATTACK NEGROES

BUFFALO. n. Y. Sept. 2i United
Press .-Rioting broke out here today
when a crowd OF strikers discovered on
a street car several Negroes still en-
ployed at odd jobs in one OF the Ameri-
can steel and wire plants.
The car was stopped and the Negroes
dragged to the street. In the fight that
followed two OF the Negroes were so
severely beaten they were removed TO
a hospital. One Of the strikers was
stabbed by a Negro and seriously hurt.
six Of the strikers were arrested.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24

CLEVELAND. sept. 81 United Press
Paralysis grips approximately eighty
per cent OF The steel industry I'm Ohio
union organizers claimed today, the
inird day OF the steel strike
They said fully 10000 steel workers
mad suspended work in the State. This
estimate included union men and un-
workers. the latter made idle
by the suspension Of many plants.
Only two independent concerns were
in Cleveland today. Con-
tracts with the Amalgamated Associa-
ton OF Sheet and Tin Workers enabled
Them TO continue production. The last
OF the subsidiary plants OF the steel
corporation shut down late yesterday.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
RECOVERING FROM SHOT WOUNDS.

Thomas 7. Whlte, OF No. 80 Clay
mont street. who was shot by a Negro
reed bird hunter on Tuesday Of last
week. is recovering at the Homeopathic
Hospital and expects 10 be out in a
few days. White and Charles Clough.
OF No. 800 South Heald street. were
sitting a short distance from the rail-
road track near the Malleable Iron
Company's plant when the Negro, who
was about p feet away from them
discharged his gun. As the gun was
at an agile from the two men. they did
not receive the full force OF the shot.
The Negro and his companion ran away
Clough and White went TO the hospital,
the former leaving after having his in
iures dressed, but White had 10 re-
main for further treatment.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
HAD HIS OWN METHOD
OF GETTING JUSTICE

When Mrs. Peler Tucker. who has a
store at No. IL East Front street. re-
fused 90 replace pair Of stockings
said 10 have been damaged, that he had
purchased from her earlier in the day.
Robert Barnett. Negro. picked up a
suitcase and started or with IL in an
attempt TO move Mrs. Tucker into Civ
ing him a better pair Of stockings.
Mrs. Tucker followed him to the
door. screaming. and had Robert ar
rested on charge OF larceny.
In Municipal Court this morning,
Deputy Judge Finger dismissed the Ne
gro on payment OF costs. and with a
warning 10 never repeat his method Of
trying to obtain justice.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
PLUMB HERE on OCTOBER 5

President Budd, OF the Citizens Rights
Association, announced at a meeting OF
that body last night, that the railroad
brotherhoods and shop men will meet
on October 5ih, in the High School
auditorium, when eileen <. Plumb will
explain his plan for government own
ership OF railroads. Mr.. Budd said that
the league was in no way committed
10 the Plumb plan
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
CHASED HER WITH
RAZOR, BESSIE SAYS

Charged with breach OF the peace
toward Bessie Gibbs. Negress, with
whom he had been living, Isaac Barnes,
Negro, was held under a $500 peace
oond and required TO pay the costs OF
the case, by Deputy Judge Finger, in
Municipal Court this morning. Bessie
charged him with chasing her with a
razor.
Bessie said that when liquor was
supposed TO go out Of existence on
July 4. she thought he would do better
by her, but. instead. he has been do
ing worse. She said she does not want
aim around any more.
Isaac, when asked what he had 70
say about the charge. asserted that ~
she don't want TO live with me, don't
want to live with her"
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
80 PER CENT OF MILLS IN
OHIO CRIPPED BY STRIKE

Police have taken a firm stand
against Importation OF strike breakers
They took into custody 1fiy-nine men
brought from Detroit by a steel con
corn. They were given the choice OF
appearing In court or going back 10
Detroit The police herded them on
Detroit bound boat near midnight The
police hold that by keeping out strike
breakers the chances OF violence will
be minimized.
Crowds Of strikers gathered at two
plants and hurled stones and taunts at
a few struggling workers who stiil re-
malned on duty. They dispersed before
the police arrived. No damage or in
iurv was done
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
OHIO STRIKERS
RESORT TO CLUBS

YOUNGSTOWN, o.. Sept %. United
Press Two men were attacked and
their skulls fractured here today dur
ing disorders at the Republic Iron and
steel Company plant. Police said the
men were clubbed and stoned by strik-
ers. while they were leaving the plant.
Both are foreigners. Three men were
arrested in connection with the dis
turbance.
Five men. carrying stones wrapped
in handkerchiefs, were arrested near
the Youngstown plant Of the sharon
Steel Hoop Company
Union organizers asserted today 3D.
900 men are idle here. Paralysis OF
the Mahoning Valley mills continued,
every furnace having been banked.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
PATR0LMAN GAMBLE
GETS PROMOTION

Patrolman Samuel Gamble. who has
been acting as Special Onlcer st the po-
lice station for several years. has been
promoted TO the position Of Police Op-
orator, in the place OF Patrolman At
well, who is in. The assigning OF on
Ger Gamble to this position relieves
Sergeant Lewis. who has been acting
operator and he will resume his street
duties.
John MacAteer has been promoted to
the position Of special officer, under the
orders issued today by Chief OF Police
Black.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
Foster Concerned
Only OF Present

PITTSBURGH, Sept % Omitted
Press).-William H. Foster, secre-
tary Of the steel workers commit
tee, is not concerned as TO how the
steel industry is TO be run after the
present strike is over Asked today
IL he favored naturalization Of such
industries, Foster said il was not
up 10 him TO bother with such
theories.
''fm just an organizer" said FOs-
Ter, "Tm net steel man. or
ganized the packing industry and
then moved on. After get through
with this strike I'll take up some
thing else"
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
INCOME TAX TEST NEXT MONTH

The case OF James Pinder. a member
Of the Citizens Rights Committee. who
refused TO pay his income tax, and
whose trial is now pending in the Court
OF General Sessions. was discussed at
the meeting OF the association last
night. According 10 a report read from
the associations attorney. the case will
probably come up in October after the
disposal of the criminal cases now Oc-
cupying the attention Of the court.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
RARSKY CAsE DISMISSED.

As the matter has been adjusted TO
the satisfaction OF the building in
speciOr, the case OF Nathan Barsky.
charged with violating a city ordin-
ance. was dismissed by Deputy Judge
Finger, in Municipal Court this morn
ing. lie had failed 10 repair torn
up pavement in front OF a house he
owns, it was alleged
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
WON'T RUSH ANSWER
In TROLLEY FARE CASE

C. n Garretson president OF the
Board OF Public Utilities Commissioners,
announced today that the question OF
granting the request Of the Wilminios
and Philadelphia Traction Company for
ian ensht-cent fare viii probably bs
acted on by the board in about ten days
or two weeks.
Mr.. Garretson said he had engaged
accountants to verify the figures pre-
senied by the traction company. and
that he would personally go over the
papers afterward.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
BANKERS CONVENTION.

Delaware will be represented at the
convention OF The American Bankers
Association. which meets at st. Louis
on Monday. by not less than twelve
bankers. The party will leave here
carly Saturday afternoon. taking the
$50 O'Clock train from Broad Street
station. over the Pennsylvania railroad.
arriving in 81 Louis on sunday morn
ing
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
ETEn a25 MORE sOLpIERs.

The American Red Cross canteen OF
this city. served 525 soldiers from New
York and New Jersey, yesterday after
noon. who were on their way from
Camp Meade 10 Camp Dix to be dis
charged. The men were givec choco-
late, cigarettes, matches and fruit.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
HELD ON LARCENY CHARGE.

On a charge OF larceny OF S25 from
George Brooks. Negro. Stella Cannon.
Nesress. was held in $500 bail for court
by Deputy Judge Finger in Municipal
Court this morning She was dismissed
on a charge Of soliciting. Philip L. Gar
rett was counsel for stella.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
DEGREE TEAM WINS HONOR.

The degre team OF the American Pro
tectlve Legion from Wilmington won
first prize at the national convention OF
the Legion in Cleveland that is now
being held. The team was headed by
C. A. Willis. OF this city
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
STEEL CABLE HIS HIM.

Struck on the head by steel cable
that broke on the dredge Atlantic.
while anchored off Delaware City last
night. Andrew Molte. aged 81 years,
an employe on the boat. was badly in
jured. He was brought TO this city on
a tugboat and removed to the Delaware
Hospital for treatment.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
500 CHICAGO WORKERS
RETURN TO THEIR JOBS

Lakes sesmen's Union on the compile
ton OF its strike vote. A seamen's
strike would further hamper the steel
plants by cutting of their ore supply,
Charles NJ. Schwab. TO whose con-
cern-thc Bethlehem Steel Company
steel workers directed an ultimatum de-
mandinc a conference was 10 speak in
Chicago today before the American In
siiiute Of Mining Engineers.
John Fitzpatrick. leader Of the
strikers in the Chicago district ex-
pressed delight at the opportunity 10
appear before a Congressional commit
tee 10 explain the workers sititude.
"I'll be there n have TO go by air
plane Fitzpatrick said.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
LOST AND FOUND.

\ osT-BLACR PoCKETBOOK. con
IL tanning SIS. chauffeurs license, car reg
lstration tags Identification card. Reward
IN returned 10 owner. sept2i-2t.
Continued on page 49,
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
II. r. BENNETT \ VISITOR.

II. L. Bennett. connected with fhs
Union News Company and formerly Of
this city, visited Wilmington friends
this morning Mr.. Bennett. now lo-
Gated at Newark. \ j.. l. on a trip 70
Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
sun AND TIDE.

The Purest OF Them All-CLOVER
DAIRY QUALITY MILK.
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
sTIIL GErTING TT WIN MCK.

Walter Sparks. Harry sheppard and
John Cooper were fined $40 and costs
for drunkenness by Deputy Judge
Finger. in Municipal Court this morn
ing. They pleaded guilty 10 the charge
Evening journal., 1919-09-24
WEATHER

Little change in temperature
today or Thursday; gentle TO
shifting south TO southwest
winds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-10
ISLE LA NOTE

The funeral of Theodore F1eury, Of
Noyon Junction, who died as the result
Of injuries received Saturday when his
auto was struck by train at the Cross
ing in South Hero, was held at the
home of his mother, Mrs. Il. S. Fleury.
in this place. Services took place at two
O'Clock in the afternoon, and the Rev.
Mr.. Burke of Peru, n. Y, former pas
tor of the Methodist Church, and the
Rev. Mr.. Ashford pastor of the church
here, officiated A quartet from Burling-
ton, Mrs Trail, Miss O'Brien, w. J.
Crosley. and r. w Quincy sang three
selections Rock of Ages" Beautiful
Isle of Somewhere" and Nearer, My
God. to Thee" Masonic services were
Lester Pike. There were many beautiful
floral tributes, among them an offering
from the L. $. Customs Office at Noyon
Junction, from the Mary Fletcher hospi-
tai, from Hin Chapter of Masons at
Alburg. There was very large attend
ance, among those present being: Mr..
and Mrs. Stanley Fleury Of st. Adams,
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Fleury of Bristol,
Conn, Peter Fleury of New York, Mrs.
Allen Fleury of Swanton. Mr. and Mrs.
James Loop, Mrs Lena Montgomery,
Miss Cora Montgomery, Il. S. Cram, Dr.
Pike. all of Burlington; Mr. and Mrs
w. q. Dooin of St. Adams; Mr.. Tracy
Miss Tracy. Mrs. Petty. Mr. Allen,
Homer Keller Mr.. Wadsworth. of
Noyon Junction; Mr.. and Mrs. Levi
Atwood. Mrs. Simonds of Chazy, n. y;
Mrs. Wood of Randolph; and Mr.. Han
lev of St Albans
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-10
HIGHGATE CENTER

States Attorney A. r. Rowley of Rich.
ford was "A recent visitor in TOWN..
r. Austin, Jr,, and Edward Austin of
the Hon. G. q. Austin of Lamkins street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron e. Barr have re-
turned home from Bridgeport Conn,
where they have been visiting at the home
of their daughter, Mrs. Robert REGAIN
II. j. Brown of Swanton was in town,
Saturday.-M. w. Barney of Swanton was
in town, Monday.-Miss Ruby Greer of
home in town-Miss Cana Goodnow is
visiting friends in Montreal, u. Q.-Mss
Margaret Steele, who has been visiting
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
ID. w. Steele, has returned to Burlingto on.
Mr., and Mrs S W. Russell and Mr..
and Mrs. c, b. Loukes, have returned
from a few days outing spent at their
cottage at the Springs,-Charles Il. Lyon
visited friends in Nergennes and Burling-
ton last week.-The Hon II. $. Brigham,
State Commissioner of Agriculture, OF
Montpelier, was recent visitor in town
Miss Hazel Steele has gone to Burlng-
ton, where she will attend summer school.
Mr. and Mrs. Gaynor of Fairfield. are
visiting at the home of A. G, Finn Of
Barber of St, Adams, were in town
Thursday and sold the George Ray
mond" farm, so called, to Jerry BAY
mohd, consideration 5000. Immediate
possession given.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-07-10
DILLINGHAM;. PRESIDENT
Montpelier Seminary Trustees Have
Their Annual Meeting

MONTPELIER, July 9.-The adjourned an
nual meeting of the trustees OF Mont
peier Seminary took place yesterday
afternoon. w P. Dillingham; was re-
elected president; the Rev. William
shaw secretary Henry Holt OF Mont
pelier. whose term as trustee at large
expired this year, declined an election
either as trustee or as treasurer and
the Rev F.. W. Lewis of Groton was
elected in his place. Mr.. Holt has not
been satisfied with the financial system
OF the school The election to fill the
vacancy was left until the next meeting,
as were those to fill the vacancies caused
by expiration of w. J. Bigelow's term
and T. 3, Halls death.
The new executive committee Is COM
posed of Messrs. Lewis, Hewitt, billing
ham. the Rev. William Shaw. the Rev
w. G. Meade and Prn. j. w. Hatch. L.
d, Taft of Montpelier was elected
member of the board of investment in
place of Mr. Shaw, while Mr.. Shaw was
elected auditor in place of Mr.. Lewis
John W Hatch was elected principal at
an increased salary. Miss Beulah Tillot-
son is to be secretary 10 Mr.. Hatch in
place of Marjory Locke, The executive
committee held a meeting in the evening
and discussed the new faculty and re-
pairs.