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Evening journal., 1919-12-09
PROSECUTION
OF MINECHIEFS
ISCONTINUED
Suits Under Lever Act Also
Go Over While Miners
Talk Peace
INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. Q united Press. }

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. Q UNITED Press
Hearings on charges Of contempt OF
court, fled against leaders OF the United
Mine Workers OF America were contln-
ued today until next Tuesday In view
OF the prospective ending OF the coal
strike.
Federal grand jury Investigation OF
Information charging violation of the
Lever act by mine operators and mine
workers postponed yesterday also was
continued until December a..
When the contempt cases were called
In Federal Court, Judge c. B. Ames. as
sistant United states district attorney
asked Judge A. b. Anderson 10 continue
the hearing because Of the meeting OF
the defendants scheduled for this az
ternoon.
"The government confidently expects
steps will be taken at this meeting
which viii fully and completely COM
ply with the order OF the court" he
said.
I'VE believe mining operations VIII
be resumed following Che conference.
In view OF the facts which may develop
the government desires continuance OF
the case for one week.
The basis FOR settlement proposed
by the President will probably be nude
public when 70 Is presented TO the con-
ference OF miner chiefs scheduled TO
start at p. m. today.
Although Attorney General Palmer
was IN the courtroom he took no part
In the proceedings.
Evening journal., 1919-12-09
WAGE RAISE
FOR MINERS;
PROBE LATER
u. S. Commission Will In
vestigate Coal Industry
After Men Return

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Dec. O. UNITED
Press. End OF the coal strike was be-
lleved In sight today as executive heads
OF the United Mine Workers OF Amer
lea gathered here TO consider President
Wilson's proposal for settlement Of The
controversy.
Although only a few Of the highest
officials were acquainted with the
terms Of the Presidents proposal. they
took the position that whats good
enough for Lewis and Green Is good
enough for us"
Contents OF the proposal were care
fully guarded and will be kept secret at
least until the meeting which opens
this afternoon.
However, the best information obtain
able here regarding the proposals. was
ihat II provides:
For the miners returning 90 work at
once at an increase In wages Of "a per
cent
For appointment OF commission %
investigate the entire coal industry and
report within a specified time regarding
wages, hours and conditions OF work OF
miners.
The commission, u was reported, also
will go into the operators side. inves-
iigaiing reports OF huge profits and viii
have power TO Recommend readlust-
ments I'm prices.
The proposal Is understood 20 be In
the form OF an appeal from President
Wilson 10 the miners asking them 10
return 90 work on the basis outlined 20
save the nation from Industrial ruin.
Evening journal., 1919-12-09
FAVOR BAY FERRY
FOR AUTO TOURISTS
New Jersey Legislature
Would Connect With Del
aware's Road System
CAPE MAY-LEWES
BOAT LINE URGED

CAPE NAY. Dec. e-Before the open
ing OF the season OF 1920, New Jer-
sey Will have a magnificent concrete
boulevard. thirteen miles lOng. from
Cape May Court House, the county
seat 10 Cape May City.
The New Jersey Legislature will take
up the problem OF connecting the
boulevard with the dupont Highway.
and The new stste-lons highway system
OF Delaware by ferry.
Such a ferry may be advocated TO
connect Cape May and Lewes. Del,
which would enable motorists 10 tour
to Southern New Jersey over splendid
roads and then ferry across the Della
ware Bay TO Lewes and pass up
through Delaware on the eastern shore
Of Maryland 10 Wilmington or Phila-
delphia, where there are ferries across
10 New Jersey
Evening journal., 1919-12-09
GIRL PROSECUTES
TO RECOVER RINGS

Alleged to have gotten two rings from
Mildred G. Holiday, OF No. 6i7 East
Twenty-secOnd street, and refused TO
return them 10 her. William NJ. Mid
lam was held in $500 bail for court. on
q charge OF larceny as ballee, by Deputy
Judge Finger. in Municipal Court this
morning. The court also instructed
that the youth be examined 20 deter
mine whether he uses drugs.
The girl testified that when she met
Midlam, she consented TO his request 10
be allowed TO wear one OF her rings.
Later. she said, he met her on Market
street and got from her another ring.
She asked him TO return them 10 her
on a number OF occasions. she testified,
and he always offered the excuse either
that he had left them at home or had
lost them.
Mldlam testified this morning that he
had lost the rings and had offered 10
pay the girl for them. Mildred denied,
however, that he had made any offer
20 make restitution until he was taken
90 the police station last night
Mldlam, who said he IS a farm hand,
was arrested at a local dance hall. by
Ofilcer Hynson.
Evening journal., 1919-12-09
ALLIESSTAND
together IN
DEMAND THAT
GERMANY sign
Paris and London Confident
That Huns Will Agree TO
Protocol Terms With
out War
insist ON SURRENDER
OF HUN Criminals

PARIS, Dec. 9. UNITED Press)-The
Niles today presented a united front
10 Germany IN their demand that she
accept the protocol to the peace treaty
Both British and italian delegates
received notifications from their gov
ernments that they stand ready to
carry out .he prescribed penalties
should the Teutons refuse to sign.
Meantime, there was a feeling Of
confidence In both Paris and London
that the Germans will sign. The Ger
mans, II was believed. have concluded
The failure OF the United STATES to rat
iiy the treaty has not put the Allies
IN a position where they are forced in
any measure 10 back down upon their
original demands.
A distinct softening in the German
etutude was apparent.
we have no false hopes over the
situation IN Washington" one OF the
Continued on page i3.)
Evening journal., 1919-12-09
SHE OVERSTEPPED her RTcnTs

Relieving That She had sole control
over the dividing line between her
house and the adjoining house. Mrs.
Francis Woznicki took a hatchet and
cut a railing erected between the porch
es by the occupant OF the adjoining
house. As a result she was arrested
on a charge Of breach Of the peace but
was dismissed on payment Of costs. by
Deputy Judge Finger. in Municipal
Court this morning when IL was i'm
pressed on her that her neighbor could
build such a railing on the dividing line
or on his own property without inter
ference from her. She was repre-
sented by Harry p. JOslyn,
Evening journal., 1919-12-09
Plant Managers, HotUeUer, Will
Not Silence Machinery Until For
NAL Notice is SerUed. State Ad-
minisfratOr AiUaits Washington
Word. No Shortage of Coal Here
BAN ON NIGHT LIGHTS;
STORES ALSO OAFFECTED
THE GARFIELD ORDER.

Prohibits use OF coal 10 make heat
and light for nOn-essentisl indus
tries but guarantees fuel for homes.
Provides coal be delivered through
the Railroad Administration only to
domestic buyers and those who need
il TO produce necessary foodstufFs.
Ornamental and unnecessary street
lights shall be extinguished.
Dance halls, cabarets and pool
rooms may burn lights only between
Z and II p. m.
Offices may burn lights only until
4 p. M, stores but six hours a day
and factories only for the time pre-
Scribed for use Of power.
Drug stores and restaurants must
reduce lighting so per cent.
No reference is made I'm the order
10 theatres.
Evening journal., 1919-12-09
SIX MORE 9Th WARD.
HOMES ARE ROBBED
Residents Near Panic, Now
That Thieves Come
Nightly
ROBBERS
USE AUTOMOBILE

Housebreakers whom the police in
slst are boys. but who residents OF the
Ninth ward contend are men and travel
in an automobile, have about created a
panic in the upper end OF the Ninth
ward by their depredations. Following
close on the robberles reported TO the
police yesterday morning by West
Twenty-seventh street residents, the
thieves sometime early today ralded six
or more dwellings.
in every instance reported today the
thieves did not make any attempt 20
invade the second floors OF the houses,
being content 20 work on the FIRST floor
and while silyerwsre, glassware and
clothing appeared 10 be ignored by the
robbers In most cases, they did steal
four neckties from one dwelling.
The robbers were detected az one
house by a woman who thought her
husband had just returned home and
when she called 10 him, the thieves
beat hasty retreat. In this house,
the home OF Wallace E. Hance. No. 20i
West Tweniy-fourth street. the rob
hers stole the largest sum OF money,
s26 being reported taken.
Entrance into this house and all
others forced last night. was through
dining room windows leading or the
side yards After raising the windows
The. thieves carefully removed what
potted plants there were on the window
sills and placed them on the grass
plots. Once inside. the robbers used
matches to light their way about the
premises, the floors OF all the houses
robbed being strewn with burnt match
sticks today.
Houses entered and articles taken
last night were:
VI. Rees, No. 23is Washington street. |
Continued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1919-12-09
TRACTION COMPANY
TO COMPLY WITH ORDER.

L. W. Wilson, vice-preSident and
general manager of the Wilmington
4 Philadelphia Traction Company.
today issued the following state
ment:
While the traction company has
not received any official orders from
the Fuel Administration i'm respect
10 the conservation of coal, In view
OF the articles appearing in the pub
lie press today II Is taking steps 20
comply with the order as published.
Nothing but a serious fuel situa-
tiOn could justify such drastic regu-
latiOns, entailing not only so much
inconvenience upon all citizens, but
also financial loss 20 our industries
and their employees. The traction
company can only ask its patrons in
the matter Of trolley service 20 be
patient and TO economic 10 the
fullest extent in the use Of light and
power.
Evening journal., 1919-12-09
SCHOOLS FILTHY,
DR.. BEELER SAYS
Specifies Buildings He Found
Unclean in Letter to Edu-
cation Board
NO MONEY LEFT
TO MAKE REPAIRS

Appraisal Of school properties with
regard TO adequate insurance Will be
made for the Board OF Public Education
by the prudential Engineering Com
pany al a cost OF 81 200.
The appraisal VIII include free ser
vices OF one Of the company's engineers
TO estimate the losses In case OF fires
and 10 assist in settlement OF losses.
Lack Of money in nearly every fund
Of the Board OF Education was made
evident last night No more repairs
can be made to school property, al
though paint and minor repairs are a
crying need in many buildings, because
the repair fund Is exhausted. The $3.50
left I'm the fund VIII not cover more
Continued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1919-12-09
SPURNS WIFE BUT
ORDERED TO SUPPORT

For the support OF his wife and two
children. Benjamin T. Lare was ordered
10 pay si2 a week. by Deputy Judge
Finger In Municipal Court this morn
ing Mrs. Lare. who now lives IN
Federalsburg. Md. expressed a desire
20 live with her husband. but Larc. who
lives here. declared that he would not
take her back.
John +. Lynn was counsel for the de-
fendant
Lare was refused a decree on his pc
tition for divorce in Superior Court last
week. tie alleged deseriion
Mr.. Lynn. this morning. raised the
question of Jurisdiction because OF Mrs.
Lare living In Maryland His contention
was not upheld by the court, however.
Evening journal., 1919-12-09
ADMIT GERMANS
TO CITIZENSHIP
Former Residents of Austria
and Hungary Also
Granted Papers
TURNED DOWN
AFTER JUDGES QUIZ

For the FIRST time since the beginning
Of the war, Germans. Austrlans and
Hungarians were granted final citizen
ship papers In the United States Court
by Judge Hugh VI. Morris in this city
yesterday afternoon. There were IS
applicants for final citizenship. and
40 were granted final papers. Some fail
ed % appear and many were refused
final papers because they could not an
swer questions to the satisfaction OF
Judge Morris, particularly as 10 The
constitution and the present govern
ment Of the nation.
The following former residents OF
the German empire were admitted as
fun citizens Of this country at the
hearings:
Carl Bruno Koenlg, William Hugo
Osten, Charles Augustus Bower and
Freda Christine Heyl, the latter being
a woman.
The following were admitted from
Austria: Wasyl Andrej Tur, Teodor
Gula and John Msier.
One man was admitted as a citizen
Of the United states from Hungary, ne
being Frank Joseph Cumming.
The others admitted 10 full citizen
ship were:
Nicola Dl Brasso. John Sparaco, Vic
tor Pesce, Vincenzo Parisi. Gerard Ven
tura. Louis Manno. Gregorlo Marusco.
Aglde Pacim. Angelo Imperiale. and
Joseph Clcchlnl, an Of Italy: Robert
Bredin. William Nathaniel Handlin,
John Plerson Stewart, John Dough- |
srty. William Harry Cook, Timothy |
Daniel Callahan. Patrick Hefferan, Rob /
'rt Bradshaw, Patrick Lyons and Fred |
srlck Charles Sears, sll OF Great Bcit- /
hin; Adolph Silver. of Rum9nia: Adam .
Daniel Janczewski. Morris f.
.eiserowitz, Wyadyslav Makowski, /
Continued on Page Thlrleen)
Evening journal., 1919-12-09
LIBERALS" TALK
OF THIRD PARTY

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. United
Press)-Talk OF third political party
in the coming elections turned into
gossip OF Presidential possibilities TO-
day as the conference called by the
committee OF forty-eight opened the
first session OF its three day caucus.
II a Presidential possibility can be
produced the new political party Will
be born, delegates declared before the
convention opened. They discussed
Governor Frazier OF North Dakota !;
Frank p Walsh, Kansas City, and John
L. Lewis, acting president OF the
United Mine Workers OF America,
Represented in the conference today
were liberals" from all sections OF the
United States. The caucus called by the
committee Of as is also representative OF
the N0n-Partisan League, world war
veterans, the national labor party and
other liberal" organizations.
Evening journal., 1919-12-09

Special TO The Evening Journal.
DOVER, Dec. 9-"Statlstlcs tell US
that we have been sorely In need Of a
changed school system IN Delaware.
Now that u Is within our grasp. do not
let US turn it down. earnestly dec
ommend that we declare ourselves In
favor OF the school law and that we
give It our undivided support"
NH
This Recommendation was made by
Jacob II. Rosa OF Milford, Master OF
the State Grange in his report 10 the
grange at its annual session which
opened here today. Mr.. Rosa said IN
his report that no subject in Delaware
is more discussed at present than edu
Continued on Page Twenty-two)
Evening journal., 1919-12-09
SUNSHINERS TO
SPREAD XMAS CHEER

Plans for dispensing Christmas cheer
were made at the meeting Of the New
Era Branch Of the International Sun
shine Society at the Hotel dupont yes
terday afternoon.
The Blind shop. the Home OF the
Merciful Rest, the Baby Hospital and
the Child's Welfare are to receive aid.
A card party and luncheon is 70 be
given soon, the proceeds 10 De used in
the preveption Of blindness.
Mrs. Saden 5. Deemer was elected
secretary OF the society to take the
place Of Mrs. Pierce, who viii be IN
able to attend regularly.
Evening journal., 1919-12-09
CHANGERS WANT
HAYWARD RETAINED
sclal TO The Evening Journal.

Special to Tho Evening Journal.
STANTON. Dec. 9.-Diamond State
Grange at its meeting In Stanton Hal
last evening. passed a resolution asking
Tor an investigation as 10 The reason
for Dean Hayward's resignation. The
Grange will back the student body OF
the college In its request for this in
formation.
Reports were received from members
who attended the meeting OF New Castle
County Pomona Grange. held at Hockes-
sin, on Thursday.
Que 10 the small attendance last eve
ming on account OF the weather. The
election OF officers was postponed un-
on next Monday night.
Evening journal., 1919-12-09
SHE THREW BRICKS
LIKE MACHINE GUN

The case OF Metro Botz and Annie
BotZ. charged with assault and battery
on Metro Pozlowskl, was referred to
Court Officer Mcdaniel for invesllga-
tlon and continued until Friday 10y
Deputy Judge Finger in Municipal
Court this morning The defendants
were represented by J. Frank Ball.
Metro IS alleged 10 have struck pOz-
lowsh and his wife Is alleged 10 have
thrown stones at him.
One witness stated that Annie "threw
bricks Ike a machine gum
Evening journal., 1919-12-09
COUNTY FINANCES.

County Treasurer c. II. Lipplncott re-
ported the following balances to Levy
Court today, 20 the credit OF New Castle
county, S322. .S20.66; miscellaneous roads
account. SCOOP: Christlana. S25 1910:
Mil Greek. s6,575: White Clay Creek,
81, ,73s.9S; Pencader. S2,52s.S5; New Cas-
Tie, s5.6SlSi: Red Lion. S3.S32.53; ST.
i6Ll5; Blackbird, S30i3i5; Brandy
wine, Sis,9i7.ii.
Evening journal., 1919-12-09
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL HoNon ROLL
eclal 70 The Evening journal.

Special 20 Inc Evening journal.
CHRlSTIANA. Dec. 9.-The following
pupils OF the Chrlstiana school are on
the honor roll for the month OF No
vember, not having been either absent
or tardy during the month: Ruth
Cleaves, Elizabeth Hannah. Ada Miller
Isabella Miller, Mary Keen. Margaret
Thorp. Charles Durkin. Thomas Durkin,
Clarence Walker and Francis Cleayes.
Evening journal., 1919-12-09
MwANIANs MEET TOMORROW

City Klwanlans will meet as usual to-
morrow at the dupont. IL IS announced
today that members missing four con-
secutive meetings after tomorrow Will
be dropped and their classlilcatlons de-
clared open.
Evening journal., 1919-12-09

FAIR, HE SA VS.

WASHINGTON. Dec. Q United Press
Secretary OF Labor Wilson todnv tele-
eraphed President John Lewis and other
officials OF the United Mine Workers
urging them TO accept President VIII
sons proposal for settlement OF the
coal strike. The proposal. Wilson de-
clares, points way out with honor to
the government and honor 10 the
miners.
The telegram reads:
Il cannot too strongly urge Won 20
accept the basis OF settlement proposed
by the President. I have been asso-
eiated with him for more than six years
and ! know that every fiber Of his
strong nature has been devoted 90 Sc
curing fair play for everybody and
particularly for the underdoq In the
fight. Every blow he has had 20 bear.
and he has had 10 bear man, has been
brought about by his intense earnest
ness In that direction. You may rely
thoroughly upon every promise he
makes.
But aside from that as the result of
stoppage OF work In the mines, we are
facing the most dinicult Industrial
situation that ever confronted the coun-
try. II threatens the very foundation
OF our social life. In this emergency
the government has pointed way out
with honor 10 the government and
honor 10 yourselves. II my Judgment
and experience are of any value 10 YOU.
lei me use them in advising you for the
welfare Of yourselves and the country
as whole 10 accept the way out that
fa h. a h.
CHICAGO. Dec. United Press. -
The attitude OF mine operators toward
the settlement OF the coal strike pro-
posed by the government remained in
doubt today.
Or. +. c. Honn0ld secretary OF the
Illinois operators, said the operators
knew nothing Of the plan proposed 70
The miners by Attorney General Palmer I
that they had not been consulted re-
garding the projected settlement. and
hat he could not predict the probable
attitude OF the mine employers.
The operators were ready to accent
any settlement within reason however.
he said.
Honnold was out OF the city TODAY.
There were indications the operators
organization viii be In touch with de
'elopments at indianapolis while the
miners chiefs are in session.
George ". Reed. fuel director for the
northwest region, worked today to per
ect the machinery for putting Or. Gar =
lelds's latest order into effect.
The proposed three-day week was
ooked upon as a compromise measure
or avoiding the suffering here which
would ensue II 100000 men in Chicago
we're deprived Of work by the com
'lete shutdown on non-essentiai indus
ries.
A virtual embargo on shipment OF all
roducts except coal In open cars was
D effect In the northwest region today.
Evening journal., 1919-12-09
ERECT MORE DWELLINGS.

John GorvatOs Will erect four dwell
ings on the west side OF Twenty-1rst
street between Washington and Jeffer-
son streets within a short time. The
permit was issued yesterday by Build
ing Inspector Preston. Wallace +.
Hance will be The architect and builder.
Evening journal., 1919-12-09
DEMOCRATS TAX NEW CUE.

The Democratic League Of Delaware
in session last night discussed the pro-
posed new home FOR the cil0. Tie
matter VIII be further discus sd at
the meeting OF the club next Monday
night
Evening journal., 1919-12-09
oEEICIAL LosEs sin RrLL.

Building Inspector Preston iodly lost
a ten dollar bin from his purse. The
money was lost In The vicinity Of Tenth
and Talnall streets.
Evening journal., 1919-12-09
ODay,S TFUPFRaTIRR
SUN AND TIDE.
Mouth Of Christian
LOST AND FOUND.

COO REWARD-LOST. SATURDAY, IN
D~O Wilmington or on f1.12 train to
philadelphia. double string OF graduated
pink coral beads, with coral clasp. Return
TO Mrs. Il, II. Moore, Middletown, Del.
decS-2t,
Continued on Page Twenty-Five.
Evening journal., 1919-12-09
EXPECT SETTLEMENT TODAY OF MINERS STRIKE
LABOR SECRETARY URGES
MINERS PRESIDENT TO {
ACCEPT WILSON OFFER

from Loss Fol-
iOtUing Sfoppage of
Industries, Official
Says Nation is Fac
ing Most Difficult
Industrial Situation
That EUer Confront
ed Ii
Evening journal., 1919-12-09

The. safe. sensible Drink. CLOVER
DAIRY QUALITY MILK.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-12-09

Certified MIX for Infants-Cioyer
Dairy Co.-Ady.
Evening journal., 1919-12-09
WEATHER

Raj tonight, probably turn
inl 10 snow Wednesday;
m.h. colder Wednesday;
frsh shifting winds becom-
In northwest Wednesday.
Arizona republican., 1919-10-03
Business Opportunity

OWN G TO LARGE OUTSIDE BUSINESS INTERESTS IN AN OTHER STATE DEMANDING MY IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. I WILL SELL A HALF INTEREST IN MY F s T A B II H E. D REAL ESTATE BUSINESS. THIS BUSINESS HAS EARNED OVER s2O,000 so FAR THIS YEAR, AND THE BIGGEST THREE MONTHS OF THE YEAR ARE JUST AHEAD. LOCATION OF OFFICE AND EQUIPMENT ARE THE BEST AND THE BUSINESS SHOULD CLEAR FROM s25.000 TO s50,0 THE NEXT YEAR AS THERE NEVER WAS SUCH AN OUTLOOK FOR THE SALE OF LANDS AND CITY PROP ERTIES AS AT PRESENT. IT WILL
 TAKE $5OO0 CASH FOR MY HALF INTEREST. ADDRESS, BOX "
 REPUBLICAN.
Arizona republican., 1919-10-03
Wanted-Miscellaneous
LOOK

We have cash buyers for Casa Grande and Salt River valley lands. If you really want to sell list your property with Frank W. Shedd and Co, PIP Fleming Bldg. Phone 1866
Arizona republican., 1919-10-03

Business Chances

HAVE several hundred dollars to in vest with services in legitimate busi-
 ness proposition Give full particulars. Box CIV, Republican. g
 PARTNER wanted in automobile ga rage and battery repair shop. Box GOV, Republican. m
 FOR SALE-The best Drug Store proposition in the fastest growing town in the valley, fot quick sale S6000 cash. Box 32I, .desa. 2 now. Write P. o. Box 1244.
Arizona republican., 1919-10-03
Personals

A YOUNG man wants to meet a fair dancer under 30, rather tall and a good dresser. Address, Stranger, care Republican
Arizona republican., 1919-10-03
Elevators
Express and Transfer

FULLERS TRANSFER CO. 2SS s. Central. Any and all kinds of haul ing. Furniture moving and packing our speciality. Phone 4203. Give us a trial. 9-ss
Arizona republican., 1919-10-03
BRING US YOUR OLD SACKS Phoenix Seed &
 Feed Co.
155 EAST JEFFERSON ST.

z WANTED-Empty oil cans. Wilky-
 Wsrtman oil Co.,, 145 W. Jefferson St It
Arizona republican., 1919-10-03
Wanted-Help, Female

WANTED-Fully experienced sales woman for suits dresses, coats and waists; good salary and permanent position. Apply Switzer's Style Shop. corner Adams and First Ave. k
 WANTED = Woman to do cooking and house work. Mrs. Walter Switzer. @ W. Palm Lane.
 WANTED - Mattresses. California Restaurant 2
Arizona republican., 1919-10-03
Clothing
Chiropodist

CHIROPODY-Bun corns, cal louses removed; painless and blood less; soc each; noles, warts, etc, re- moved by electricity. 29-S1 E. Adams St Frank Shirley. Phone 17O4 if