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Evening journal., 1919-06-21

Ills skull crushed. shoulder blades
broken and his head mass OF cuts
and bruises, Samuel Bradley. aged 70
years. a night watchman at the Della
ware Mills OF the Jessup a Moore Paper
Co. on the Chrstiana riyec al the foot
Of Madison street was found In a dying
condition at 4 o'clock this morning. The
aged man was the victim OF an attack
by two men according TO the police
and detectives who are al work on the
case but just what prompted the as
sault IS a mystery. The only clues left
by the men who attacked Bradley with
a huge club measuring at least five feet
In length and two and one half Inches
In diameter is their footprints. Mr..
Bradley lives at No, T2f West Fourth
street.
The footprints were secured az day
break by Sergeant Of Detectives Fran
els 4. Green. who was called from MS
home at 2 O'Clock by Police Captain
Wardle. one OF the men wore No. 20
shoe which was very wide and the
heel large. The other man wore a size
s shoe and they walked about three
feet apart on their Way from the scene
OF the attack. The marks were follow
ed by the officers for some distance
and would seem 10 show that the men
lost their way In the darkness and al
one time doubled on their tracks. The
tracks finally led towards the Christi.
ana river and then TO the main roaC
which connects with Madison street
/ Here there Is an ash road and all traci
OF The men disappeared.
That robbery was not the motive !
the belief OF the police as they foun
s20s In paper money pinned TO his I'm
dershirt after he was taken TO the Dela
ware Hospital. Whether the assailanl
had any designs on the plant OF u
Delaware Mills Is unknown but ofica
there said today hat they had no lab'
troubles and none OF the employees Az
been discharged recently.
The men were seen at midnight =
Joseph Pierce. waichman who live
at No. $40 West Front street PierC
was with John Thompson. anoht
waichman who resides at No 502 Wes
Fourth street when they found Bradle
lying unconscious IN the marsh abOu
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
SAMUEL BRADLEY
FATALLY BEATEN
WHILE ON DUTY
rs Year Old Guard at DelalUare
Pulp Mills is Found With Skull
Crushed and in Dying Condition
This Morning. Attacked Evidently
by TtUO Men Who Escape

iJ0 yards from the main mill. Al
three men are waichmen at the plant.
Bradley. when found, was moving nj.
left arm as n trying 10 defend himself
and beside him was an umbrella rod
he used as a walking stick. This had
been broken into four parts The dis
coyery Oi the aged man was made by
the other two waichmen after they had
waited an hour for him TO return TO
the main Ofllce. According TO officials
OF the company. Thompson was known
as a free lance watchman. he not being
called on TO punch any time clock hut
being at liberty 90 20 at VIII over the
plant. Pierce and Bradley punched the
time clocks. alternating In this work.
When 4 o'clock arrived and Bradley
had not appeared Pierce and Thompson
who had seen two men acting queerly
about the plant .at midnight. decided 70
start on a hunt Tor the aged man.
They decided 10 star, the clock
farthest from the main Oflce on their
hunt, The clock at the pump house,
about i6O yards from the main build
ing In the marshes, they found had not
been punched, About ~ feet away from
this station. they found Bradley lying
on tho ground Nearby was tho large
club and the broken umbrella rod.
! Bradley was unable TO speak His
eyes were closed and blood was stresm-
/ ing from the mass OF bruises on his
head The two watchmen carried
Bradley 90 the ofilce and notified the
police station Police Captain Wardle
detailed the police patrol crew 10 the
scene and the aged man was removed
10 the Delaware Hospital. Captain
Wardle also notified Sergeant OF De-
tectlyes Green. who hurried 10 the
scene in an automobile. arriving there
: shortly after o'clock. sergeant Green
: took charge OF the case and started an
a Investigation and at daybreak he fount
the footprinies IN the soft mud.
shortly after reaching tho plant. h
started questioning the other workmer
and from Pierce. he received the FIRST
| intimaiion that two men were involved
In the assault,
Pierce said that al midnight while hs
Continued on Page Two.)
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
$4,000 IN sight
FOR BOY SCOUTS
Campaign Committee Ex-
poets to Have Fund in
Hand by Closing Hour
CHAIRMAN GRATEFUL
FOR CITY SUPPORT

While the $4,000 which IL Is expect
ed will be raised for the Boy Scout cam
paign, which has been in progress dur
ing the past two weeks, was not all
in hand today, it was not doubted by
the committee that at least this amount
will be secured and perhaps more. The
weekend holidays have had a tendency
to delay some Of the reports and it is
believed that the full returns will not
be in until Monday.
Officially the campaign came TO a
close today but the headquarters in the
Church Building Tenth and Market
streets, will be open for several days 10
finish the clerical work and anyone hav-
ing subscriptions TO report or contri-
buttons TO make may arrange to do 80
at that time.
Having In mind the fact that at best
the Boy Scout campaign which closes
today may hardly be expected 10 bring
In more than $4,000 while the amount
sought was $4,000. Chancellor Curtis,
city chairman, as one Of his last acts
In this campaign, which has demanded
nearly all OF his time during the past
two weeks, made this statement:
80 near and yet so far
Il now know that Wilmington wants
the Boy Scouts. know It needs them.
II is almost ready 20 pay for the sum
.mer camp, their splendid leader, Big
Chief Greenhawk and the other ex-
penses Of the organization for the next
two years.
''The effort will be closed this week
and | am sorry for those who haven't
participated in II. They missed a
chance TO do something real for real,
Continued on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
Hun President Entinates Govern
ment Cannot Comply With Some
Terms of the Peace Treaty. Wants
VictOrs to Fix War indemnify at
S25, 1000, 900, 900. Objects to Sur
render of Former Kaiser
MAY BE LAST MINUTE
MOVE TO BALK PEACE

WEDIAR June PePrcsdent Ebert failed In his
cabinet today owing to his inability to Obtain support
of a maior of the political leaders here
in the attempt
Adjournment
nv of unless certain
further eSiOns were the Allies
Immediately dispatched
he and making
the following demands
FfNation a fiat sum o SlOO0O00OOO o ndemnties
the the former Kaiser
admis Of the League Of Nations
Versailles
Of German delegation
n the $
in new
the
In
another eTor TO form a cabinet without the
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
WRITES 214S WORDS
ON POSTAL CARD

Peter c. dupont. OF No. ii3 shipley
street. has received from his brother
in-law In Frederica. Denmark, a postal
card, on one side and a half OF which
he has written 2,iis words The words
are clear and legible despite the re-
markably large number contained IN so
small a space 70 is written IN Danish
II would take about one and a third
columns OF a newspaper 10 print the
contents Of the small card.
The writer. who signs himself
Christensen. is able 90 write seven
ordinary words 10 a line and on one
side of the post card wrote $50 words
Mr.. dupont declares such writing is a
hobby OF his relative who does il with
the utmost ease.
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
Wilmington YACHT
SINKS AFTER FIRE
Elsen, in Command OF J.
N. Pusey. Destroyed IN
Chesapeake Bay
NINE MAKE WAY TO
SHORE in TENDER

The motor yacht Elsen, from this
citv caught fre and sank in the Chesa-
neste nav last saturday night Joseph
< Pusev' Of this city. was skipper OF
the Yacht, which had party Oh ny
out FOR a cruise over the Week-glu' e,lA-',ly
they having gone out from CharleS-
town, Md. ,,-..t,,
The Yacht was between Worl9h
creet and Pooles' Island when pack
flre set some oil ablaze in the engine
room. The flames got beyond controi
and soon the entire yacht was ablaze,
The occupants made their way ashore 'C
~. Tho aid OF the small yacht tender'
Tho Elsen was 46 feet Ions and was
Nalned al 5000.
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
IIns MAN INANTs llnRE

When Michael Canola was arraigncd
before Judge Churchman. in Municipal
Court this morning. on charge of va
grancy. he said be has been unable 90
obtain work. and produced letter he
had 30 the Italian consul. lie was held
until the consul is notified.
John Bingham, Negro. who has beer
before the court several times. was sen
fenced 10 40 days Imprisonment 10.
vagrancy.
William J. Mote. who said he 'Valk
ID away from the almshousc. where h
is an inmate. was sentenced o. 40 days
Imprisonment FOR vagfancy n was th
twelfth time, il appeared. that he ha
walked away from Farnhurst.
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
SAYS HE HAD RIGHT
TO USE MOTOR CAR

Paul Smith, Negro. was held for fur
ther hearing on Tuesday on a charge
OF driving OF an automobile belonging
10 James Pryor, Negro. without his
consent and operating the car without
proper tags by Judge Churchman, in
Municipal Court this morning.
Smith was alleged 70 have taken the
car from the Concord Avenue Garage
but when Pryor was called 10 the stand
this morning. nc said ne has since
learned that the boss" had given the
defendant permission to take the car
out There are no tags on the car.
he said, as it has been IN repair since
the first OF the year and, therefore, he
has taken out no license.
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
,on1m.ANp HIS REEF; PASSENGERS SAFE.

sosroN June ai United PressThe steamer N0Fhand Of
h Eastern steamship Company, ashore early today ns
entrance Of cape Cod Canal on the Buzds Bay side according
o message received here The message added that the
an, ,roirb, were being removed in small boats to West
Island. The Northland was in command Of Captain 'HO"
was believed to have gone ashore in dense os' Inc
bound for Boston from New York and was due 10 1''
730 a. m.
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
.LINEMAN KILLED
AT W0ODSTOWN, NJ.

Edward Rldgeley, a llneman. employ
ed by the Wilmington & Philadelphia
Traction CO. was electrocuted at Woods
town. n. j.. last Monday afternoon just
a few hours after being transferred
from this city TO work there. lie was
al work on a metal transformer at the
time and came In contact with a high
tension wire carrying 1900 volts.
The body OF the lineman was shipped
10 his late home at Frederlckyille, Nd,
and the funeral held this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
WIFE CHARGES NEGLECT.

Judge Churchman, in Municipal
Court, this morning, referred the cass Of
Harold Whitehouse, charged with non
support OF his wife, to Assistant Pro-
baton Onlcer Oliver, and continued Il
for two weeks for investigation. M,s-
Whitehouse said that her husband has
given her no support since last Dscem.
her, when he gave her $40.
Evening journal., 1919-06-21

PARIS. June 81 United Press)-A
news agency dispatch from Weimar to-
day said the new German cabinet had
been semi Officially announced as fol-
lows:
DR.. Eduard David. Chancellor: DIR.
bernard Derb Dernburg. Minister OF
Finance; Herr Sinzheimer, Minister OF
Justice; Hugo PreuSS, Minister OF the
Interior: Herr Schmidt, Food Controller;
Herr Wissel, Minister Of Economies;
Herr Bauer, Minister Of Public Works;
Count Won BernstorR, Minister OF For
elgn ARairs: Gustav NOske. Minister of
Defense: Doctor Bell, Minister OF Col
onies; Herr Giesberts, Minister oi
Posts: Matthias Euberger, Minister
without portfolio.
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
TO OPEN BIDS FOR
CAUSEWAY WORK

The state Highway Commission Will
onen bids on July Q for the improve
,nent of the South Market street
nanse,vav. r',TS II is proposed TO raise the
causeway several feet, to Drins lI9 l,,
surface above tidewater, and II VIII
he surfaced with concrete.
bids FOR two stretches Of the Dover
Milford road also will be opened on
.Iulv Q. and for two more stretches OF
the same road a week later.
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
THREE LASHED AT
WORKH0USE TODAY

Three men sentenced Al the plead
guilty day session OF the Court Of Cen
eral Sessions were lashed at the work
house today. Those whipped and their
sentence were: Walter Dunsuskl. flvs
lashes and seven months: John Stew
art. Negro. five lashes and nins
months and Harry Thomas. Ave lashe-
and one year. All were convicted on
charges OF larceny.
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
FATHER D0UGHERTY
TO SAY FIRST MASS

The Rev. Edward A. Dougherty. Of
this city, who was ordained this week
at Mt st. Mary's College, will celebrate
his first public mass in ST. Anne's
Church tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock. He has belonged to st. Anne's
parish since boyhood days. Following
the mass he will be rendered a recep-
ton at the home OF his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Dougherty OF No. 1911
West Thirteenth street.
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
KICKED TO DEATH
CLEANING HORSE

Elmer Highheld. aged 45 years, OF
Hockessin, who was admitted TO the
Delaware Hospital yesterday morning
suffering from a fractured skull ami
compound fractures OF both legs, died
last night. The man was injured when
a horse he was trying to curry at the
farm OF w. G. Matthews, at Hockessn,
kicked him and then trampled him.
The body was sent 20 Hockessin last
night for burial.
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
SUIPWOREERS on STRIKE.

The counters and riveiers at the
Punsey & Jones shipyard, Gloucester
City, are idle again. The counters went
out on strike on Thursday afternoon
because they have grown tired Of walt
ing for a settlement on their demands
for s35 a week. The riNeting gangs
laid down their tools yesterday morn
ing because they refused to work under
Joseph Ludwig, their new foreman.
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
MILO CLUB ELECTS

The Milo Club met at the home o.
Miss Theresa Orih. on Wedncsdl,
evening. and elected The following o.
flcers: President. lIugh Penuel: wee
president. Miss Mildred Butler. sccrc
tary. Parker 0ulllin: treasurer. Their
essa Orth. The following member
were present: Charles Porter. Erncs
Enkemeier. Miss Helen short and Ms
Mae Barnes.
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
ACCUSE NINE OF AssAULTING COP

Edward Murray, alleged to have
been implicated in the assault on Of
fcer Lsskowsh early last Tuesday,
was held by Judge Churchman. In
Municipal Court this morning. for o
hearing on Tuesday, when nine other
youths will be tried for the same Of
fense.
The case OF Charles c.. Kirby,
charged with non-support. was con-
tinued until Monday.
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
NO MORE FISH OFF
LOREW00D GROVE

Several members OF the freight de-
pariment Of the dupont Engineering
Company left this afternoon for a fish
ing trip at Lorewood Grove. All mem
bers Of the party took a great supply Of
bait. and each declared he would bring
back the largest number Of fsh. One
man ventured 10 say that after the
Wilmington party had enjoyed It's out
ing no one need try for fish at the
Grove hereafter.
Those who enjoyed the trip were
James Bullen, Hamilton Morton, Cliff
ford Bethards, Henry Clodie aud Harry
Fish.
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
ROOF TORN OFF
BY NIGHT WIND

The severe storm that passed over
this city last evening caused consid-
cradle damage, limbs being torn from
trees, and in some sections OF the city
portions OF roofs were sent hurtlEg
through the air. The roof on the prop
erty No. ais West Front street vas
torn off and several Of the rafters went
with it.
The storm also caused the trolley car
service TO come TO a halt but after a
delay OF fifteen minutes, tranlc was
resumed.
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
PREACHERS TO HAVE OUTING.

Members Of the Wilmington Meth
odist Preachers Association VIII en-
Joy their yearly outing on Monday.
They and their families Will 20 10
Hockessln by trolley. There Will he
the usual informal program Of games,
The Hockessln Methodisis VIII be hosts
10 the association
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
CHARGE YOUTHS WITH MISCONDUCT

To allow the defendants time 10 Cd
tain witnesses, the case OF Joseph
ODonnell. Thomas Nolan and-1Joseph
Lannan, charged with disorderly con-
duct at Sixth and Spruce streets, last
night. was continued until Tuesday
by Judge Churchman in Municipal
Court this morning. They denied the
charge.
The youths were arrested by Ohl-
, GERS Zebley and Manfredo because OF
their alleged misconduct on the corner.
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
GOVERNMENT WILL
SELL CANNED GOODS

Mayor Lawson has been requested. I'm
in a communication from the War De-
partment. TO invite local charitable so
cieties to submit bids on surplus canned
goods OF the department, that will be
sold 10 the highest bidder. These goods
have been left from the war.
The Mayor will carry out the sug-
gestion made in the communication.
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
WITHOUT FOOD In
CAR A DAYS; FINED

Twelve Negroes were fined 81 and
costs each in Squire Glllis' court yes
terday morning for trespass. Il seems
from the story they told they were
locked in freight car at Charleston.
5. C., about four days ago. and nad
nothing 10 eat or drink during that
time. They were in a famished con-
dition when taken TO the 'oquire's
office, and seemed very much pleased
TO be arrested, as this was the means
OF them getting out Of the car. They
could give no reason why they We're
locked up. but said a man stated he
wanted them TO do some work in the
car When they got in he closed and
locked the door
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
CHILD DRANK POISON.

Thomas Mason. sged years. Of 40.
1905 Shallcross avenue. was treated at
the Homeopathic Hospital today FOR
poisoning. The child drank a solution
Of chloride OF lime. lie was able 10
go 10 his home after being treated.
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
GERMAN CREWS SINK SHIPS.

LONDON June 2i United Prss-Ccran of the n'crned Ger
man ships in scapa sunk and abandoned by IA
crews the British Admiralty officially announced this evening
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
,, ,n,c,n,r FLIES OVER GERMAN TOWNS

LONDON June s United PF'''TA' DI''a as a ars, o.n
- M inc, returned from mysterious voyage he" O'''
,oy,n. was officially announced today Her iea' Oh
oo nile. in &C hours convinced the air ministry that
,.r DrouOsed transatlantic flight can be accomplished easily
II said
Evening journal., 1919-06-21

The dispatch added that Erzber1ers
appointment was uncertain.
BERNE, June 81 Omitted Press.)-
Matthias Erzberger, chairman OF the
German armistice commission declared
in an interview that "Germany's only
refuge is now the league OF nations" a
Weimar dispatch reported today.
The German press, according to the
latcs advices, is now unanimously in
favor Of signing the treaty.
LONDON, June 2i.-(Uniied Press.)-
The Coblenz correspondent OF The
Times today reported an unconnrmed
Confined on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
WORKMAN INJURED.

Stanley Pamanskl. Of No. iis Bird
street. had his hands badly injured yes
ierday by a picking machine at a local
mattress factory. lie was treated al tho
Delaware Hospital
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
sIIvERBROOK SCHOOL EXCURSION.

The Sunday School OF slverbrook VI.
+. Church, went on rs annual eXcur-
sion to Augustine Beach today, on the
Thomas Clyde.
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
uo,p Up FOOD SHIPS FOR GERMANY.

,grH England June 81 United Prcss].sans Of all food
hiu. for Germany has been stopped
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
TODAY's TEMPERATURE.
sun AND TIDES.
Mouth Of Chrisiiana.
LOST AND FOUND.

+ oST-vALUABLE PAPERS IN PRC-
- Dental envelope. either at Sugar Bowl
or " Woolworth's. Return 10 4i2 =. Third st.
Reward tune2i-it.
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Evening journal., 1919-06-21

Be good 20 the children Give then
CLOVER DAIRY NURSERY MlLK.-Ad'
Evening journal., 1919-06-21

Safety frst-Drlnk GLOVER DAIRY
QUALITY MILK.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
SICK MAY GET
PINT Of LIQUOR
EVERY TEN DAYS
This the Only Way Drys
Will Permit Supply to
be Disposed of
7O.OOO.OOO Gallons
MAY Be WHITE ELEPHANT

WASHINGTON. June II Omitted Press. }
By a vote Of II 10 the House judi
ciary committee today refused 10 give
President Wilson authority 10 set
aside prohibition enforcement legisla-
tion as Il affects light wines and beer
under wartime prohibition.
WASHINGTON. June 2i - ,Unltad
Press. Vast stores OF distilled liquors
estimated at 100000 gallons-mdy
become a white elephant In the
hands Of rs owners n present plans for
prohibition enforcement legislation arc
carried through.
"Drys' today said their plans do not
include any measures for disposal of
the liquor and "wets' declare they
have little hope Of mastering enough
strength TO pass provisions TO allow
owners 10 dispose Of it pronlably.
The only provision FOR disposal dry
leaders Will agree TO, according 20
Chairman Nolstead OF the House iu-
dietary committee. is 10 allow physl-
clans 10 prescribe not more than one
pint every ten days for persons ssrl-
ously ill. This will be hedged with
strict limitations, Nolstead said
Representative lgoe, OF Missouri.
who has been fighting prohibition. said
he had little hope OF getting legislation
20 allow export OF the liquor.
The distilled liquor now held prob
ably will be a total loss" said 1goe
today. THE strict laws against trans
pOrtatlon OF intoxicants will prevent
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1919-06-21
WEATHER

Partly cloudy tonight and
Sunday. Little change in
temperature. Gentle TO mod
crate north winds.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-09-05

Hancock, returned to their home Mon
day, after visit here with Miss Mar
celia Hid.
Oliver Morris and Christian Almli,
of Pequaniing, were Baraga callers
Tuesday.
Harry Meyer was a L'Anse caller
Monday.
w. G. Lockerby and son, Teddy, of
L'Anse, were Baraga Callers Monday.
w. j. Stratton transacted business
in Houghton Tutsday.
Eugene Cowles, Of Minneapolis, is
n guest at the home of Mrs. Margaret
Funke. q
Rev. and Mrs. Ernest Brown, of At
lantic, were callers here Tuesday.
Miss Rosanna LaCasse returned
home Wednesday from two weeks
visit at Trout Creek and Champion.
Charles Rosenberg, of Hancock,
was business caller here yesterday.
Miss Doris Raymond has accepted a
position as teacher in the Arnheim
school.
Emil Duquette, of Detroit, was q
guest of AlphoEse Gauthier this week.
Carl Carlson returned last Friday,
having seen service in the merchant
marine.
Mrs. John Miller, who is guest of
Mrs. Seretti, will leave tomorrow for
her home at Rylander, Wis.
Miss Emma Nord left yesterday
for visit in Munising.
Miss Ingeborg Lundin was a guest
Sunday of Miss Agnes Engstrom.
]. E. Clements left Wednesday for
business visit in Superior, Wis.
Miss Hazel Isaacson returned Mon
day from a three weeks visit in Han
cock.
Mike LaCourt transacted business
in L'Anse yesterday.
A. S. Badger, of Shicago, transact
ed business in Baraga several days
this week.
Isaac Johnson was Marquette WIS.,
itor yesterday.
Mrs. Ben Coil and daughters re-
turned last Thursday from a visit in
Chicago.
John Harris and Louis Lomprey
left Tuesday for Marquette, where
they have accepted positions.