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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-20
.BALK AT voters
ASSISTANT BILL
Chairman Layton and Sena-
tor Short Confer With
Alfred J. du Pont
NOT TO PASS 1T,
WAS REPORT TODAY

That serious break among certain
Republicans, who have been actively
allied with the Alfred l. dupont wing
Of the party IS imminent. was reported
in political circles last night. The sit
uation is said 10 have been brought
about by the Introduction in the Legis-
lature at Dover OF the bills 10 restore
the voters assistants and TO repeal the
corrupt practices act.
According TO report, certain Republi-
cans have baked at supporting the
two measures, about which they claim
they were not consulted and which
some Of them contend should not have
been introduced.
The Republicans have a steering COM
mittee to keep an eye on legislation to
see that the party's promises are car
ried out and also TO see that legislation
which might not be satisfactory 10 the
party generally, is killed. The steering
committee, il is said. had nothing 70 90
with the Kent county Levy Court ie-
organization bill. which divides tne
county into three districts, or WIN, VIZ,
Senator Handy's voters assistahl Dlii
or Senator Allee's corrupt practices aOs
reneaIer. II is said that the steeI.nS
cononoIttete was not even consuite9
ahout those measures. Former ChI.su
states senator j. Frank Alice Is peiAe
Continued on Page Nine.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-20

Stafi Correspondent.
DOVER, Del, Feb 20.-Restored and
touched up so as 10 appear like new.
the oil portrait Of General George
Washington that has been displayed in
the State House since 1902. was un-
yelled this afternoon with appropriate
exercises.
Members OF the Senate and House and
g host OF visitors assembled in the
House chamber and listened to an elo-
quent and Inspiring address by former
Judge GeoSge Gray.
Tracing the life OF General Washing
ton through the Revolutionary war and
as first president Of the nation, Judge
Gray launched into a bitter attack on
"Bolshevism." which he asserted was
en- "absolutism Of terror" and more
dangerous and insidlous than the Ger
man autocracy, which has been over
thrown. He said the Bolshevik peril
could not be ignored. but the people
must grid themselves and meet 1t with
the same courage Washington dis
played
Judge Gray's speech. regarded by
many as one Of the ablest Of his ca
reer, was applauded vigorously par
ticularly his attacks on the Bolshevih
terror and his praise Of the splendid
Americsnism" that helped TO end the
world war.
Governor Townsend presided over the
exercises which began at i.30 O'Clock
First Of all the painting OF General
Wash ngton IN military uniform, first
made by A. D. Volozan, in 1892, ami
just restored by Pasquale Farina, an
artist OF Philadelphia, was unveiled
The painting is six by eight feet and
occupies a commanding place ct the
head OF the main stairway in the State
House corridor.
Miss Marjorie Johnson, daughter Of
Secretary OF State Everett c. johnson,
unveiled the portrait.
The assemblage then proceeded TO the
House chamber. America" was sung
and Judge Gray made his speech. he
being introduced by Governor Towns
end.
The speech OF Iudge Gray will be
found on pages ten and eleven OF The
Evening Journas today.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-20
lawmakers IN
WRANGLE OVER
PROPOSED LAW
Sussex People Object to
Salary Increase for Deputy
Tax Receiver
STATE wide DRY"
BILL Is DEFERRED
Stan Correspondent.

Stan Correspondent.
STATE HOUSE. Dover. Del. Feb. 20
Some members OF the House apparently
did not have a good nights sleep last
night, as many OF them came 10 Dover
this morning with chips on their
shoulders" The House had not been
in session ten minutes before there
were two wrangles over deferring bills
that were called up for final action. and
in both instances action on the bills
was deferred.
Immediately after the House was
called 70 order, Representative Glen
daniel moved that Senate Bill No. i3 be
called up for third reading. Represen-
tatlve Hastings. OF Laurel, objected, on
the ground that some people In Sussex
county desired 20 examine the bill fur
ther and suggested that action be de-
ferred until Monday. This Is the bill
that caused a tight in the Senate before
being passed Il would in1rease tho
salary OF the deputy TO the receiver OF
taxes in Sussex county from $3.50 to
81 200. and the contingent fee OF the
once from 500 TO $500.
Mr.. Lyons had read a communication
from llc Levy LouiL OF oArrtl .AANANf y
stating that II approved OF the bill
except as 10 the salary, and had nc
accommodation 10 make IN that line.
Mr.. Hastings said one OF the Levy
Court Commissioners since the above
letter was written had seen him and
stated there were some other features
OF the bin that he desired 70 look into.
Mr.. MeNabb moved that action be de-
ferred until Monday. and this motion
prevailed by a vote OF IS 10 II. A num-
Der OF Republicans voted with Demo-
Gratis to defer action.
Defer Prohibition Bill.
Representative Klair next moved that
the Statewide prohibition bill. which
was reported out OF committee yester-
day afternoon rfavorably with amend
ment. be called up for flnal action. Mr.
Lyons asked that tbs bill be deferred,'
as he desired TO study the amendments.
A motion 10 defer was carried II 10 5. |
Representative McNabb's bill provid- /
Ing that all corporations must pay EN- /
ployes al least semi-monthly was re- /
ported favorablv in House.
The Senate bill increasing the salary |
n the members Of the State judiciary /
was reported favorably IN the House |
There are still objections 70 the State
vide prohibition bill which Messrs. I
Continued on Page Nine.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-20
Huns Fly the Kaiser'S Flag

soldiers m Ls'
dinpera Of the
mission
suong
de.
in than IN ue-
average shoa
~ 62S) In warsaw Snoes also
Germany N'i III oiahu-
,nh more in than here
according TO members OF the American
Poands endno hiah
sion Nnl counrv
sources pond
me Russian Indebtedness consideration
her 70 sss" psssa
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-20
NEW HEROES WITH
OLD HEROES TONIGHT

A number Of veterans Of the famous
s69th Regiment, colored. which has
Just returned from France, will be in
Wilmington ton ght. This regiment
parsded and was cheered by thousands
when It deba:ked in New York a few
days ago. 1t saw some OF the hardest
nghting Of the war, and proved one OF
the bravest units in the American
forces.
The veterans who come to the city
tonight will head a short parade TO be
held down town prior TO the reception
OF Colonel Robert G. Shaw Camp. No
3, Sons OF Vetei ans at the Odd Eel
lows Temple, Tenth ara 0rang,
streets. The reception, beginning a
s.t5 o'clock, Will mark the twenty-sec-
ond anniversary Of the camp. Phila-
delphia Sons OF Veterans will attend.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-20
AMERICANIzATION
CLASSES FILLED
Foreigners Eager to Study
English, Are Turned
Away from Schools
FAMILY OF SIX
TAKE UP STUDY

The response OF the foreign-born resi-
dents Of Wilmington TO the offer OF
free classes in English and citizenship
continues TO be so enthusiastic that ex-
lstlng facilities are swamped.
The original plan OF the Amerioaniza-
tion Committee was to open 25 classes
with an average enrolment OF 25 each.
IVenty-three classes opened Monday
night. with a registration Of about 800.
Four new classes had 10 be opened on
Tuesday night. Yesterday. large num-
Der OF applicants had to be placed on a
waiting list, as all the classes provided
for by the appropriation were more
than full, and work sorely needed in
nearby towns had still TO be organ
ized.
In taking names from this list. II
Continued on Page Nine)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-20
NO TERROR RULE
FOR AMERICANS
JUDGE GRAYs ATTACK
on BOLSHEYIK TERROR

''The absolutism Of German autoe-
raey and the mllitarism that sup
ported Il, have been overthroWn, but
we are confronted now with an alb
solutism more dangerous because Il
Is more ins.duous. Lurking every
where and seeking 10 undermine the
foundations Of our chartered liber-
ties and dissolve the social fabric
which they support, the absolutism
OF terror, under the name Of Boil
shevism,' is rioting in an abandon Of
murder and spolistion, and threatens
10 destroy In q weller Of blood and
anarchy the peace and happiness Of
the world. II Is at war with civiliza-
ton and with fhe democracy for
which we fought. TO make the world
safe. The facilities OF modern In
tercourse. which the civilization Il
would destroy has created, have
given its propaganda a far reaching
and malellcent influence, never avail
able before 20 such enemies OF the
human race. We are not without
symptoms within our own borders Of
the presence OF the infection.
I'VE cannot evade this peril by ig-
noring II. We must face Il and gird
ourselves 10 meet ito meet it with
the steadfast courage with which
Washington maintained the cause Of
individual freedom and ordered liber-
~. against the absolutisuS Of a Brit
ish King. u was for liberty, not
license. that he fought-the liberty
Of democracy enshrined In the con-
stitution. Absolutism found no lodg-
ment among the governmental fac
uIties Il created-ne ther the abso-
lutism of an autocrat nor that of a
popular majority. The despotism Of
one Of many were alike hateful
10 those who framed its wise limi-
tations upon power Within its Wide
flung lines. there is nothing TO OBJ
strlIct human progress or altruistic
endeavor for the betterment Of man
kind All things on these lines are
possible 10 men Of good viii, who
believe with Washington that Just
limitations upon power; whether OF
one or Of many, is the only sure
foundation upon which our liberties
can rest
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-20
.CCLLEGEBOY'SGRIEF
BREAKS HIS HEALTH
Jay Robinson, Anxious to
Serve Nation in War,
Critically Ill
HOPED TO SERVE
AS CHEMICAL ENGINEER

Jay Robinson. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. ]. Robinson, Of No. 307 North
Broome street. one Of the most popular
members OF the senior class OF Della
ware College and Of the Sigma Phi Ep-
silon Fraternity, Is critically III at the
home Of his parents in this city.
Since he was brought to Whining
ton in a closed automobile on Monday
morning he has been either unconscious
or delirious. Throughout his periods
Of delirum he has called incessantly
for his college and fraternity ohums.
While it was thought at first that
young Robinson, who is just past 2i and
a student in the chemical engineering
department, was suffering from diph-
theria and mastoiditis, subsequent
diagnosis showed that he was suffering
from Inflammation OF the brain and
uremio poisoning. Relatives Of the
stricken student seem to feel that the
Inflammation Of the brain was caused,
in part at least, by the fact that he
failed 10 receive a lieutenant's COM
mission at Platsburg Oflcers' Training
camp 10 which he went last summer.
Hs was advised by the officers there
and also by college officials not to enter
the service but TO return 10 college.
complete his course and then give 10
the government his service as a chem
ical engineer. He followed their ad-
vice; the armistice was signed, and
since then he has grieved constantly
because, except for service in the Stud
ent Army Training Corps. he was not
a participant in the great struggle.
About Christmas time he had an at
tack Of pneumonia and was not able |
TO return to college until the middle
Of January.
He spent part Of last Saturday at
home and seemed to be all right then. |
Before he left for Newark on Sunday !
evening he complained Of what he
called an earache His parents sug-
gested that he remain at home until /
Monday morning.
mo: it'll work of" he replied "In
be all right"
Following his arrival in Newark he |
went TO the Sigma Phi EPSILON Fra
tfrnity House on Quality Hill. That /
night he became desperately Ill. Rob-
Continued on Page Nine.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-20
FRENCH PREMIER
is COMFORTABLE
DESPITE WOUND
Work on Theory That
Attack on CIemencedu May Haze
Been Only Part of Plot Against
Allied Leaders. Coffin an Anar-
chisf With Police Record
BY The United Press.


ceau lungs causing yesterday
today condition. be satisfactory Ths
There was a slight henopys themmorrhase
bullets penetration Of the lung Tho
condition satisfactory Temperature was normal and the
Prcme a n food"
the Premier announced AZ 20 bo
which lodged his had
bullet Of
IN Russian agtaor discussing
possibility soldiers French uniforms OF
Clemenceau.
The police library
further evidence of conspiracy
sssn has closely prisoners
No decision today
civil tribunal
BY Tho United Press
Premier clemencesus
Monsieur Cmencesu sympathy
iahuy injured altogether
deeply shocked by the news OF the attack
By The
I0NDdN
the
word fearing epdemc sssas
the "nad politics.
authorities with the cooperation OF nellaene
conducting Investigation
yesterday which
slight
the attack only
allied leaders although nothing had been
ed sol al a 5 this surmiSe
resting easily and that serious after
bullet had been located the right shoulder
reported that operation for IFS removal might not bo
which the participants shouted Death cemenceaui Ccin
in
the shooting that he regarded cleenceau
Cotin mobrh a
trouble
No found
Socialist Du
police shows that has served three sentences Tor melting soldiers
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-20
SH0ELESS MAN HAD
SHORT CHANGE DREAM

Wandering in East Front street with
out shoes and declaring that he had
been "short-changed," Daniel Sherwin
was arrested last night by Oflcer Ro-
denheiser on a charge Of disorderly
conduct. He was fined $40 and costs by
Judge Churchman in Municipal Court
this morning.
When Officer Rodenheiser found the
man, he made an investigation Of Sher-
wins charge that he had been short
changed" and found IL unfounded-
Then Sherwin drew a knife and threat
ened the shopkeeper who he had ac-
cused Of short-changing him. the Of
ncer placed Daniel under Arrest ana llS
defendant then tried 10 tackle him. ]
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-20
PHYSICAL TRAINING
FOR Men IN prison
Cr. Wharton Will Ask
Workhouse Trustees to
Adopt System
HE AND BY DICKSON
TALK OF FOOTBALL

Captain Charles NJ. Wharton, physi-
clan and former State Senator, whose
home was in Dover before he entered
the military service, was a Whining
ton visitor last night. Captain Whar-
ton is famed as one Of the best guards
who ever played on a University OF
Pennsylvania football team. and he
also has been a coach for the
Penn eleven for many years.
"By" Dickson, who also Is a
former Penn gridironer, and has been
a coach for Penn football teams. and
who now Is an athletic instructor al
League Island navy yard, had dinner
with Captain Wharton at the Hotel du-
Pont. They had a long chat afterward.
Among other things they discussed the
football outlook at the University, now
that the athletes are returning from
war service and are resuming their
studies. Whether they incidentally
talked over the coaching situation for
Penn during the coming season is not
known.
Captain Wharton is interested in hav-
ing introduced for the prisoners at the
New Castle County Workhouse the sys-
tenn Of physical culture exercises used
In the army and navy. He thinks about
minutes OF intensive Setting up"
exercises each morning would make a
wonderful Improvement in the health,
morals and mentality Of the men i'm
in the institution. On his re-
turn from Dover. where he went today
30 look after some business affairs. Or.
Wharton will take up the subject with
the trustees Of the workhouse and
Cross.
Captain Wharton has Just returned
from a tour Of the country during
which he visited all the army aviation
camps where he installed the new. sys-
tenn OF physical training perfected by
Walter Camp and himself for the army
and navy. IL is a system OF setting
up" exercises different from that which
has prevailed for many years in both
branches Of the service, and is de-
signed particularly TO meet the ply
sical exactions required OF avistors.
Or. Wharton first entered the service
ef the navy, and after the new physical
Continued on Page Nine.
feeling ~ <ecurffv O0as .urffh
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-20
PROTEST REPEAL. OF
DAYLIGHT Law
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 2o-Protests
against bills to repeal the daylight saw
ing law are reaching Congress today.
President Florence King, OF the
Women's Association Of Commerce, OF
the United States, has wired, urging
'on behalf OF the working girls and
women that they be not deprived Of
this extra hour Of sunshine and recrea-
ton
Backers OF the victory gardens sent
this appeal.
"In the name OF better health. moro
sunshine for the workers and for-ois.
ger victory garden crops, do not repes'
the daylight saving law.
Opposition TO moving the oiocs ~
ward an hour the last Sunday IN Niafea
comes from farming sections ~
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-20
England TO Debate Russia

expected the resu
regarding the allied position Norn
asked specifically what had been taken to insure the eV
Of the allied
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-20
LOST AND FOuNp.

EoUND-AN AUTOMOBILE TIRE. BE.
i tween Newark and Wilmington. Owner
can have same BY seeing Wilmer Mote
kimbleville, Pa. Phone 23.R-3. Kimble-
vile. feb20-2t
CONTINUED on Page Fourteen.l
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-20
Mexicans Killed in Fight
By The United Press.


Yaquin IN
werer ed casua uni
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-20
PRESIDENTS SHIP is STORM TOSSED RESTS C0MFORTAB
JUDGE GEORGE GRAY SCORES
BOLSHEVISM AS EVEN WORSE
THAN GERMAN AUTOCRACYI

DratUS Lessons from
Life of Washington
in Eloquent Address
Before Legislature
at UnUeiling of POr-
trait of First PreSi-
dent
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-20
PRESIDENT 5 SHIP
ENCOUNTERSGALE::
MAY Be DELAYED
Wilson Joins Crew of Wash
ington in abandon
Ship Drill
MAY ADDRESS CONGRESS
ON LEAGUE Of NATIONS
By the United Press.

ABOARD U. 5. S. GEORGE WASH
NGTON, Feb. i7.-Night)-While
planning to reach Boston Monday, Pres
ident Wilson may be delayed until
Tuesday by a gale which sprang up this
afternoon. The ST ong wind was accom-
panied by a driving rain.
The President devoted most OF his
day 10 working He appeared on deck
with Mrs. Wilson for a short time and
Joined the soldiers and crew in "aban-
don ship" drill He has not yet decid-
ed whether he will address a Joint ses-
sion Of Congress on the league Of na-
tlons, but It is believed that he viii
do so.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-20
Rv the United Press.

BY the United Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-The transport
George Washington. on which Presi-
dent Wilson Is returning TO the United
States, will bring the troops aboard TO
Hoboken for debarkation after leaving
the President at Boston, It was an
nounced today.
The transport will go into Boston
harbor and anchor so that the Presi-
dent may be put ashore on govern
ment tug from the CharleStown navy
yard.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-20

CLOVER DAIRY MILK.
Clarified. pasteurized and pure.-Adr,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-20
WEATHER

Increasing ctoudiness s-ntt
warmer tonight followed by
rain or snow in early morniney
Friday. rain and warmer. nod
crate northeast 10 southeast
winds
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-20

feeling OF security goes with
CLOVER DAIRY MlLK.-.Adv-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-20

BY The United Press.
BOSTON. Mass, Feb. 20.-Plans for
the reception OF President Wilson were
practically completed today. subject 10
change OF Joseph P. Tumulty, the Pres
dents secretary believes any modiflca-
tions are necessary.
Mayor Andrew J. Peters has made all
arrangements for the reception. al
though the Presidential ship may ar
rive Sunday. in which case It Is under
stood she viii lie at anchor in the
lower harbor until Monday morning.
Il Is known that President Wilson
desires 10 avoid a demonstration on
Sunday.
The George Washington win be met
by practically all the naval vessels sta
Continued on Page Nine.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1919-02-20

BY the United Press.
BOSTON, Mass. Feb 2o.--Ths trans
port George Washington Is expected
10 arrive In Boston Monday according
10 a wireless message today 10 Admiral
Spencer Wood OF the first naval dis
trict. The information came from one
Of the. vessels conveying the Presidents
shipe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-29
THE WEATHER.

For the District Of Columbia, fair
tonight and tomorrow; somewhat
colder tonight; lowest temperature
tonight about 80 degrees; fresh north
west winds. shifting to southwest to-
morrow.
For Virginia, fair tonight and to-
morrow: not much change in temper
allure; fresh westerly winds, shifting
to southwest tomorrow.
For West Virginia, fair tonight and
tomorrow; not much change in tenn
perature.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings OF
the thermometer and barometer at the
weather bureau for the twenty-four
hours beginning at pm. yesterday:
Observation-Disclosures pm. 63;
pm, ~; IL midnight, SO. Today. 4
am, Al; s am, So; IL noon. 3S; pm.
~ Maximum, 81. at 4:20 pm yester-
day; minimum. Sc, at II pm. yesterday.
Temperature same date last year
Maximum, 81; minimum. II.
Barometer-Yesterda PM, $3.50:
pm. 1878; IL midnight. 2s.77. To-
day. 4 am. 1880; s am, 1881; Il noon.
20 So; pm, 29.S1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-29
EXPENSESCOMM|TTEE
EAVORS FORD INQUIRY

Favorable report on the resolution
for immediate investigation OF the
Michigan Newberry-F Ford senatorial
campaign was ordered today by the
Senate contingent expenses commit
tee on a strict party vote.
The resolution. already approved
by the elections committee. had been
referred to the expenditures commit
tee over republican protests because IT
carried an appropriation for expenses
of the inquiry.
In the Senate today Vice President
Marshall presented a letter from AL
fred Lucking. counsel for Mr.. Ford.
denying charges made by Mr.. New
berry Of excessive use Of money in
the Ford campaign and renewing the
Ford request for an immediate in
vestigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-29
STOCK MARKET WEAK;
STEEL IS REACT|0NARy

NEW YORK, January 29.-1ndus-
trial shares were extremely unsettled
at the opening of today's stock mar
ket, in consequence Of yesterdays re-
duction in the United States Steel com
mon extra dividend from to 1 per
cent.
Steels first quotation comprised 10
GOO shares at S924 to 800, a maximum
reaction of 21s points. This was fol-
lowed by further lots of 500 to $500
shares at 80 to 90I4
Other steel issues broke l to IL
points with coppers and some of the
active equipments and speclalties and
high-class rails also falling back.
Marked strength was shown by Ma
ripe preferred and Hide and Leather
preferred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-29
CARL VR00MAN QUITS
AGRICULTURE OFFICE

Carl vrooman Of Illinois, assistant
secretary of agriculture, who accom-
panied the agricultural commission
sent by the department to Europe.
has rendered his resignation and 1t
has been accepted by the President
1t was announced at the department
TODAY that Mr. Vrooman had been in
poor health for some time, and desir-
ed TO be relieved Of his duties so that
he might remain abroad ufsjl he had
full recovered.