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El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-02-07
ESE ,EMPIRISMO...

aauellos establecimientos y cuales
quiera ctros de ensenanza, va que
todos traemos la ciencia lnfusa: 81
ocurren- temblores de terra, sere-
mos sismologos, incontinemti, aun-
que jamas hayamos visto un hbro
de geologic nj por ell forro; 81 hay
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cue ensenarselo, desde ell periodl-
co Y desde la tribuna y 81 hay yu-
ca, hambre, miseria, cincuenta
mil .autoridades en- economic politi
ca os demostraran, en- menos ITEM
po del que tarda una beata en- re-
Ear el Ave Maria, que LIE Ben es Ill
imbecil y George 7un badulaque.
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aprender nosotros que 10 sabemoa
todo? La critica y los concentrates
sc hacen a1ui antes que ell apren-
dizaje. Vamos ique os hablais He
gado a figurar?...
t All, vosotros caballeros cue
habeis remitido vuestros cuatro
folletos al concurso sobre ell cult
vo de la caiia de az1car, de nlngu-
nd manera yeais la mas leve in
tencion de ofensa en- mis- palabras.
Muy por el contrario, creo since
ramente que vuestro honradisimo
esfuerzo, la buena intencion que
muestran vuestras malas obras de-
be reconocerse. No teneis vosctros
Ia culpa; con esta hay que forlnar
I'm quebrado cuyo numerador sea
la unidad, y cuyo denominador
sea, jpstsmapte ,igaal al.n1mero dc
puertorriquenos responsables, 81 es
que aquf hay quien pueda Ell con-
ciencia fgurarse que 10 es...
;Ah!, y mucho cuidado con su
poner que decimos todo este en- la
la espera de que Sc haga algo.
BAH Demasiado sabemos que,
justame1te per andar aqui el Pc
riodismo ,montado en- Ell propio ro-
Gin que la cienciG agrfcola que es-
eribe folletos sobre cultivos dc
cualquier cosa, no tiene ell mas re-
moto infujo en- la opinion p1blica,
nj en- los que dirigen la cosa fdem.
Demasiado Sc sabe que casi todos
los que escribimos (vuestro hlmil
de servidor el primero) 10 hacemos
sin fe ell 10 que resulte. Sc escribe
como decia Clarfn, por los garban-
Zos. :.
All, pero ique bribon tan fres
co! Es dccir que usted no escribe
sino por...
Los grabieles, hermanos, las habi
'chuelas. Claudio Cap6.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-02-07
AUXILIo MUTUO

Entradas: Angel Garcia Salga
do, de Puerta de TERRA; = Pablo
Tod6n Rapaso, de Puerta de Tic.
rraI; Jaime vazquez Colon, de Ma
natl; Luis Fuentes MARTINEZ, de
San Juan.
Salidas: Joaquin Alvarez Vicen
tie, de santurce; Antonio Rojas
Castro, de San Lorenzo; Sor An
drea Mateo Martin, de Manati;.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-02-07
LoGIA ACACIA

Directiva de la Logias Acacia,
de Barceloneta para ell 1919:
Genaro Guerrero, Presidente-di-
rector; Jose R. Olmo, Vice-presi-
dente-director; Domingo Perez,
segundo Vice+presidente-direeto ;
Marcos A. Colon, Secretario-direc-
tor; Lrlis F. Diaz Llenza, Tesore-
ro-director.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-02-07

Sc vENDE: Cash. Autom6yi.
Bhick, 6 eilindros, modelo 1917,
cuatro meses de uso. Informara
Parque 4s. Telefono 241 Santur-
ce. Adyt.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-02-07

ber roto varios precintos en- los
+talleres del ferrocarril en- Santur.
Ell Fiscal los ha acusado de es-
.calamiento en- primer grado.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-02-07

NINOS PRECOCES
Los detectives Benitez Y Galva-
rim arrestaron a los nifios Rafael
Acosta y Salomon Dones, por ha-
Evening journal., 1919-11-04
KNIGHTS TO MARCH
In NOV. IL PARADE

At the meeting Of Santa Maria Coun-
ell No. 1875, Knights OF Columbus. held
last evening, the invitation OF the
American Legion to participate in the
parade was read and It was voted that
the Council parade as a body. The fol-
loving were appointed as a committee
on arrangements: p. A. Horiy, chair
man; Colonel Simon p Doherty, T.. l..
Toy, J. II. Cole, T. T. Melia, Joseph C.
D0ugherty, secretary.
Colonel Simon p. DOherty was select
ed as chief marshal for the knights
and Robinson's First Infantry Band OF
30 pieces was engaged
Members Of Santa Maria Council will
be notified through the mails of the
final arrangements and are requested
to watch the columns Of this paper for
notification as 10 hour and place OF as
sembly.
A meeting OF the committee will be
held this evening at $50 O'Clock in the
Knights Of Columbus Hall.
Evening journal., 1919-11-04
MAN, WOMAN Died
ACCIDENTAL DEATHS
A Son is Run Down by Auto;
Mrs. Riedel Suffocated
by Gas

Verdicts OF accidental death have been
returned I'm two cases before Coroner
Bullock.
a jury. Of which Harry w. Lowe was
foreman, last night held that Mrs.
Louisa Reidal. an aged woman. who
was found lfeless I'm her home. No. go
North Adams street, last Sunday, met
her death accidentally by asphyxiation.
The same jury. OF which Mr. Lowe
also was chairman, gave a verdict OF
accidental death in the case OF Angelo
Asavis. a Mexican, who was struck by
a motor car driven by Antonio GreckO.
on the Amsterdam road, near Centre
VILE, on october 30. Asavis died later
I'm the Delaware Hospital from a pune
tured lung. 10 was testified that
Greeko was a careful driver.
The jury exonerated Greeko from all
responsibility.
Jose Ramirez Lopez, counsellor OF the
Consulate at Philadelphia, at
tended the inquest as representative OF
+. G.. Pellicer. Mexican consul at Phila-
Asavis was road laboror and
was walking along the highway when
struck His family lives in Mexico.
Evening journal., 1919-11-04
M'ADOO, PALMER LEAD ALL
DEMOCRATS FORPRESIDENCY

WASHINGTON, Nov. Z UNITED Press. }
Presidential possibilities were begin
ming to come to the fore in Washing
ton today.
In the national capital. the men most
widely discussed for the Democratic
nomination today are a. Mitchell Pal
mer. Attorney General OF the United
states, and w. G. McAdoo. former Sec
retary Of the Treasury. President VIII
son not only will not be third term
candidate. according 10 all indications,
but he will not enter the campaign even
10 the extent Of giving his backing TO
one Of the aspirants. Tie will keep
hands or" and will not consider going
on the stump in behalf OF any one. This
is partly because he would not want to
undergo the strain OF an ardous speak
ing trip. and partly because he is tired
OF politics, and when his duty to the
country is done he desires rest and
quiet.
MoAdoo appears likely TO go into the
campaign for nomination as a bust
ness mans candidate" promising the
nation a business administration. The
fact that McAdoo Is President VIII
sons son-in-law will not figure as far
as the Democrats are concerned. and
there win be an effort 10 avoid any
semblsnce Of keeping the Presidency
in the family" although political OBJ
servers believe the Republicans prob
ably will use that against him.
At present McAdoo really IS the
most prominent of all the aspirants for
Evening journal., 1919-11-04
.CCUSE FATHER
OF BEATING BABY
Case of Frank Ives Referred
TO Probation Officer TO
Investigate
WIFE DECLINES
TO GIVE TESTIMONY

After a hearing that brought out
that the is-months-old child Of the de-
fendsnt had shown discolored and
swollen marks on its face following
beatings alleged to have been given by
The defendant, Deputy Judge Finger, in
Municipal Court this morning. referred
the case Of Frank Ives, Of Sixteenth and
Lincoln streets. TO Assistant Probation
Officer Oliver for further investigation.
Mrs. Evelyn Ives, wife Of the de-
fendant, declined to testify against her
husband, which privilege is allowed her
Under the law.
Mrs Rebecca TOomeys. Who lives in
The same house, testified TO occasions
on which Mrs. Ives had shown her the
-hild with discoloratlons about It's face.
Mrs. Sarah Jones, who has a store in
he neighborhood, and her daughter-in-
law, Mrs. Mildred Jones. also testified TO
occasions on which they saw the baby
showing effects Of alleged beaiings said
10 have been inflicted by the father.
70 was not shown conclusively that
there was no one else in the Ives
rooms when Ives is alleged TO have
beaten his child.
Ives was represented by Philip L.
Garrett
Evening journal., 1919-11-04
THREE COMPANIES
100 PC. RED CROSS
1920 Membership Drive
Gathers Speed on Second
Day of Campaign
PRAISE DELAWARE
FOR ENTHUSIASM

Stores and industrial establishments
through out the city and county sent in
splendid reports Of their campaign for
Red Cross memberships 10 headquar-
ters in the old City Hall today. Not
content with waging a 100 per cent.
campaign among themselves, many Of
The workers OF establishments that
have subscribed their full roll are now
working in other plants and stores en-
deavOrng 10 enlist every empl0ye.
The first three establishments in
their respective lines to report 100 per
cent. membership were: The Evening
Journal Company; r. Topkis and Com
panys store and Krebs Chemical Com
pany Newport. Each one OF these re-
ported practically at the same time this
morning that every attache was enroll
cd as a Red Cross member for 1920.
T. ON reports made this morning 70
is expected that a number OF other es-
tabiishments, stores and plants Will
ha ie a similar report TO make by To-
m trrow. To each OF the three winners
today, was given the honor card that
5 gnifled 100 per cent. membership.
Charles Scott, chairman for the Phil
ldelphia district Of the Red Cross or
sanitation in which Wilmington and
Delaware Is a part sent his congratula-
lions to Henry p. Scott, State chairman
today, concerning the manner I'm which
the campaign in this city is being adj
vertised. His telegram, which Is self
explanatory, follows:
National headquarters telegraph me
Continued on Page Thirteen.J
Evening journal., 1919-11-04
Although Work is Re-
sunled in IS Union
Mines in West Vir-
ginia, Strike Leaders
Deny Strikers Are
Weakening. Leaders
Say Organized La
Dor Will Financially
Assist Workers
EXPECT CLIMAX
BY SATURDAY

WASHINGTON. Nov. Omitted rress.e
Confidential reports received al the
White House today encouraged belief
among government officials that Strik-
ing miners are looking with more favor
upon President Wilson's offer of arhi-
tration.
Reiteration OF the arbitration offer by
Secretary Tumulty aud Attorney Gen
eral Palmer yesterday and by Tumulty
again today is believed 20 have had
good physiological effect II was
said at the white House. The govern
ment Is ready 10 start arbitration pro-
ceedings the moment operators and
miners give the word OF acceptance. A
list OF names from which the arbitra-
tion commission would be selected is
before the President.
That the government now considers
II best 10 play a waiting game in hope
that the two sides in the coal coutro-
versy win show a spirit OF Cancellation
was indicated by the fact that the week
~ cabinet meeting was called OF for
the day. Palmer, who Is the head OF
the government effort TO end the strike,
was one of several cabinet members
who left Washington TO vote. Tumulty
however, did not 90 TO New Jersey 10
vote.
Operators here today were gaihcrins
new figures on the number OF men al
work in the various mine fields Of the
country. According 20 figures issued
late yesterday non-union mines are
going full blast and 10 union mines re-
sumed in West Virginia.
Edgar Wallace, Washington represen-
tative OF the miners. today denied thai
the strike Is beginning TO break
In a few districts the union men
were not ordered out because they had
contracts" said Wallace. a few did
I go out by mistake. They went back
yesterday. Some union men were or
dcred 10 stay on the Job In Kentucky.
Colorado and West Virginia. Every
union man who was ordered out went
ont and still Is out
1T viii be at least 30 days before
the miners win begin TO feel the need
OF their strike benefit fund tied up by
the Injunction"
Organized labor throughout the coun-
try Is preparing 10 extend financial as
slstance to the miners whose strike
benefit fund Is tied up by the tempor-
lIN If-INluiu- Nl0fl Nl dNItt AUttI-
son, according 10 information received
by labor men here Today. Reports OF
plans TO help the miners began TO ar
rive coincidenially with reports indicai-
ing that schools and factories are be-
ginning 10 feel the pinch and are clos
ing down FOR lack OF fuel.
Labor leaders predicted that the
miners will not lack for funds TO hold
out as long as there Is a possibility OF
winning The strike.
Every union man IN the country
will do his share 10 prevent the min
ers being starved into surrender" said
President l.. +. Sheppard, OF the Order
OF Railway Conductors.
Leaders made light Of the report that
the strike has begun TO dslntegrate.
As Indicative OF their claim the strike
Is beginning 10 show It's effects. leaders
called attention TO rumors that regional
railroad directors are considering cur
failing passenger service 20 save fuel
Tonnage. being mined by non-union
Continued on Page Thirteen)
Evening journal., 1919-11-04

the Democratic candidacy as far as
political talk in Washington goes.
Palmer comes next. It is believed by
many however, that the Attorney
General sacrificed the labor vote when
he caused the indianapolis Injunction
TO be issued against the striking min
ers. Those who hold that he would
not be a winner claim that his light
against the high cost Of living has not
added TO his strength His popularity
was greatest when he started that
drive. but prices have not tumbled as
rapidly as many expected them TO-
To this Palmer's friends reply that Con-
gress has not yet given him all the
authority TO put the proflteers out OF
business and that before the convention
assemblies he viii stand out as the
strong man OF the Democratic party
''the man who got results"
Great interest is manifested in the
issues which win be put forward in
the 1920 campaign. Taking il for grant
ed that the treaty will have been dis
posed OF before that Time, one OF the
most talked about issuss is prohibi-
lion. BY November, 1870, the nation
will be ready TO say whether II likes
and il there is any
popular agaitation for re-
ief that is expected TO be one Of the
foremost points OF contention. The
irys, according to information IN
want to get control Of the
Democratic party and make It the great
Continued on page 49,
Evening journal., 1919-11-04
Miners OUTLINE
COURT BATTLE
ON INJUNCTION
First Motion May BE to Dis
solve Order Restrain
ing Strike
some Leaders see
HOPE OF SETTLEMENT

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Nov. l. United
Press Steps which win be taken by
coal miners representatives in litlsa-
ton started by the Government TO stop
the miners strike. were outlined 10 the
United Press today.
The plans were definitely decided
upon by United Mine Workers attor-
neys, who have been In conference here
FOR three days. They include:
T. Asking the Federal Court 10 dis
solve the restraining order which now
prevents union leaders from directing
the strike.
2. Fighting tho Governments petl-
tion for an Injunction and a court Or
der demanding union leaders Withdraw
the strike call.
3. Asking modification OF the inlunc-
ton in order 10 allow miners unions
TO pay strike benefits
None OF these steps will be taken
before next Saturday. the date set by
the court for the hearing on the tenn
porary Injunction. Miners will point
I out that in previous strikes the unions
have always taken steps 10 prevent de
struction Of mine property by demand.
/ ing that men necessary for the pro-
= lection OF the mine remain at work
rhey have held the radicals among the
union membership in check 70 Will be
conlended. BY the Federal Court in
I junction. they believe this influence has
been removed. creating a dangerous
situation.
On the second point, the miners rep
resentatlves viii hold that an inlunc-
ton can prevent future action only and
under an Injunction proceeding the
court cannot order past action re-
scinded.
The court will be asked 70 modify
the court order allowing payment or
strike benefits. only In case the other
two miners contentious are overruled.
Miners realize their men are not In a
financial position TO carry on a long
strike without outside aid.
There was an evident belief among
union leaders here today that the
strike would be settled before the
court proceedings have been begun.
A move 10 bring the coal operators and
The striking miners together within a
very short time was not regarded as
impossible by The union leaders.
Evening journal., 1919-11-04
DARK DAYS RUN
UP light BILLS
Dull, Cloudy Weather Has
Prevailed for Past Two
Months
NO ENCOURAGEMENT
FROM WEATHER MAN

wflminstonlans had their hopes
dashed for clear skies and fair weather
yesterday and today when the clouds
came back on the job. There seems to
be little hope that the dull, cloudy con-
ditions which have prevailed for the
last two months, intermittently, will
lift before the coming OF winter and
when that cold. gloomy season comes,
everyone will be prepared for anything.
Most people prefer clear weather. It
Is a trait of human nature 10 prefer the
bright side OF things. Even those
grouches who do not care what the
skies do are registering heavy kicks on
the lighting bills which have been
coming in, due TO the unprecedented
dark conditions Of the past three
months. Especially is this true Of large
industrial firms, In whose plants cleo
Continued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1919-11-04
MINERS MAY FAVOR ILS0N ARBITRATION OFFER
GOVERNMENT PREPAREDTO
MAKE PEACE EFFORT WHEN
observation-disclosures HINT
Strike Situation

The government today had appar-
entity adopted waiting policy re-
garding the coal miners strike In
the belief both sides soon would
show a spirit of conclliaiion.
Unofficial reports received az
the White House lead government
officials 60 believe the miners were
looking more favorably upon Presi-
dent Wilson'S arbitration offer, re-
lterated by Secretary Tumulty to-
day. Providing a meeting OF opera
tors and miners is not arranged In
the meantime u was assumed the
new industrial conference called by
tho President would discuss the
coal strike, as well as the steel sit
uatlon.
Union officials denied operators
claims that, In addition 20 every
non-union mine being worked 20 ca
pacity. operations had been resumed
IN A. West Virginia mines closed In
the initial stages OF the strike.
with the miners strike benefit
fund tied up by the Federal inlunc-
tion IN indianapolis other unions
were said 90 be planning 10 extend
financial assistance 10 the miners
now estimated az about $4,000.
The government continued 10 com
mandeer coal consigned TO private
dealers and divert II 10 essential
industries and institutions.
In Indiana the public service COM
mission was preparing 10 re-esiab-
lish "liphtless nights" II necessary.
some other cities reported the pinch
Of coal shortage already being
felt.
Evening journal., 1919-11-04
DIVORCE PETITIONS
Held UP BY COURT
Many Publications Lacked
One Day of Time Re
quired Under Law
COURT WILL PASS
ON THE QUESTION

Divorce suits in which notice OF the
pendency Of the actions was given
through publications in the newspa-
pers. were not heard in superior Court
yesterday. pending the disposition OF
a motion Of attorneys for the plain
tlffs, made on Instructions OF the court,
asking for The dismissal OF the suits,
subject TO a determination by the court
OF a rule issued on Sheriff Grassland
TO show cause why he should not be
required TO pay the COSTS in the cases
dismissed The rule on the sheriff VIII
bring up the legal question as TO The
sufllciency OF the publication in the
cases.
Under the law. when personal servece
Is not secured. service Is not required
by publication IN ihc newspapers OF the
country of The pendency OF the action,
the first advertisement TO be one month
Continued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1919-11-04
'ONEHTS Of
school, bAH FAIL
TO GRAB Meeting
Politicians Contriving to
Capture Farm Bureau
Rally Are Baked
AGENT VAUGHN Goes UP
AGAINST Their scheme
Stan Correspondent.

ntoA
GEORGETOWN, Nov. efforts Of
some political opponents Of the school
code TO grab" the Sussex County Farm
Bureau meeting, being held here this
afternoon. were frustrated. County
agent Vaughn and others, who had ar
ranged for the farmers meeting. refused
10 enter an agreement with opponents
Of the code TO allow Daniel J. Layton
10 speak against the code. They would
not agree for their meeting TO be pros
tltuted for such purposes. consequently
The school code opponents were looking
for some place to hold a separate meet
8ng. at 2.30 o'clock
The County Farm Bureaus annual
meeting was fixed for today. about two
months ago, and County Agent Vaughn
had sent out notices for Il. The execu-
i've committee meeting was scheduled
FOR this morning and a mass meeting
Of The Farm Bureau COR i3O O'Clock.
In the courthouse, TO elect officers and
outline the years activities.
This furnished an opportunity for
enemies OF the schol code 70 make a
killing"
why not take advantage Of the
Continued on Page Thirteen.)
Evening journal., 1919-11-04
|. O. R. NJ. TG PARADE
ON ARMISTICE DAY

Probably one OF the largest delesa-
tlons in the Armistlce Day parade VIII
be that Of the Improved order Of Red
Men. The local Red Men will meet at
their Hall at o'clock on the day OF
the celebration, November A, and VIII
march from that place in a body 10 ihe
place Of parade formation.
Frank A. Gradwohl, Great Sachem
OF Delaware. has issued call for all
The tribes of Delaware TO participate
in the parade, and lt is thought that
representatives Of many tribes within
several hours Of Wilmington by train
also will accept the call, and parade
on Armistice Day in fun regalia.
The degree Of Pocahontas. 1t IS
thought. will also be represented In
The parade. A meeting will take place
at the hall Of The order next saturday
10 make further arrangements.
Evening journal., 1919-11-04
MISS SCARBOROUGH LEADS
AS CONTEST NEARS END

The contest for the most popular
authenticated girl TO play the part Of
Venus in The Merry Whirl," at The
Playhouse, next week will close at :
o'clock this afternoon, when~the judges
win have the final court OF the vote
The Kirmess Committee OF which NJ SIS
Margaretta Miller is chairman, will
count the votes.
The contest became more spirited this
morning when friends of Miss Mary
Scarborough. Mss Jean McGeachie and
Miss Myrtle Corbitt voted many cou-
Evening journal., 1919-11-04
EXPECT NO TROUBLE
OVER TROLLEY RUNS

Evidence continued to accumulate to-
day that there will be no strike by the
trolley car men Of the city. over
changes in the schedule Of runs.
only about 30 10 40 men out Of a to-
tai force of some 400 It was estimated
this afternoon. Will be affected by the
change. and OF these only about eigh-
teen will be given additional swing
runs.
1t appeared 10 be the opinion that the
union would give the new schedule a
trial.
The issue will be discussed at a meet
ing OF the car mems union tonight in
A. o. U. w. Hall, Ninth and Washing
ton streets.
Evening journal., 1919-11-04
RESCUES MAN FROM
BURNING BASEMENT
Firemen's Quick Work Saves
Life of Andrew M.
Blair
WAS OVERCOME BY
SMOKE AND GAS

Fire this morning nearly cost the life
OF Andrew NJ. Blair and damaged his
residence at No. 1929 Monroe street to
the extent OF 400.
Mr.. Blair went into the cellar about
10 O'Clock TO burn some rubbish in
the heater. Sparks ignited another pile
OF rubbish nearby. and the flames COM
municated with the woodwork and then
TO the gas meter. The gas escaped. and
in few minutes the cellar resembled
a roaring furnace.
Mr. Blair fought the fre single-hand-
Continued on Page Thirteen.)
Evening journal., 1919-11-04
COUNTY BALANCES.

c. II. Lippincott, county treasurer
reported the following balnaces TO Levy
Court today: To the credit OF New
Castle county. s3i9,7i5.77; miscellaneous
roads account. s396.i7; Christiana. S26.-
33i12; Mill Creek, s7,5is03; White Clay
Greek, S67si9: Pencader. si,537.45: New
Castle, S5,j2i.05; Red Lion, s3,97s.7s; st,
Georges, s5,776.2i; Appoquinimink, si.-
049.50; Blackbirrd, S3,4ii90; Brandy
wine, s22,336.25.
Evening journal., 1919-11-04
RECTOR DEsrRIBEs MEXICO.

An address on Mexico. and on the
nationwide campaign OF the Episco-
palian Church, was delivered by the
Rev. Ephraim Salinas, last night at st.
Barnabas' Church. Marshallton. Tonight
he will speak at ST. Anne's Church,
Middletown.
Evening journal., 1919-11-04
KIvANJaNs TO EAT AGAIN.

The Kiwanis Club will have a
luncheon at noon tomorrow. The club
has voted 500 TO the Corpus Christi
relief fund. William c. Corey has been
elected a trustee to represent The club
IN the Capitol District Council