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Evening journal., 1919-12-12
SHOOTER
OUT Of DANGER
Patrolman Dutton, Wounded
by Smith, Also Improv-
ing Rapidly
COP AS FAST AS
BULLETS THIS TIME

Physicians at the Delaware Hospital
today said that Joseph Smith. the Negro
who shot Patrolman Edward Dutton
after shooting Mrs. Smith. his wife.
early yesterday morning was doing as
well as could be expected Smith lost
considerable blood following the shoot
ign and at one tine It was said that he
had poor chance OF recovery. Mrs
Smith who was shot through the cheek
by her jealous husband, viii recover.
Patrolman Dutton who was slightly
wounded IS at his home but Will re-
turn 20 duty in a short time.
The quick arrest OF Smith. following
the triple shooting, showed splendid
cooperation between the police officers.
Between the time that Smith shot his
wife, shot himself and shot the pa-
trolman and the call had been sent in
for the police ambulance. only four
minutes elapsed. Within that brief
space Of time. Officer Dutton had run
NatA -fAAtNAA anu fhAlcNA 0ALEEN-r where
he was sending in a report, at
O'Clock, found Mrs. Smith bleeding on
the sidewalk, sought for Smith in Pop
lar ana Walnut streets, was shot by the
Negro, whom he also shot and then re-
turned TO ths box and put a call in for
the ambulance
The police reporting tape shows that
the officer reported at 4 o'clock and at
i.0i O'Clock the call was received for
the police patrol. The officer wis stand
ing at the box talking to police head
quarters when the police patrol and
arrived In response to the
call
Chief OF Police Black and Police Cap |
lain Kelleher complimented at roll call |
yesterday, all the patrolmen who had
4 part in the arrest OF Smith. At the
same time orders were issued by Chief
Black. uring the members OF the force
10 safeguard their own lives in making
arrests. by seeing that their revolvers (
ire ready at all times.
Evening journal., 1919-12-12

Reds" who placarded show windows
% Shlpley street several months ago
with innammatOry literature. renewed
their activities yesterday and again to-
day by dropping literature on Market
street The literature found yesterday
and today was in the form Of placards
pi.nted on both sides, unsigned, but
bearing IN large type the word An
Grchlst" across the top Of the sheet.
The sheet dwelt at length on the
sugar shortage and the suffering OF
children because Of the inability to Sc
eure sugar. II was also pointed out ia
be circular that the "bugaboo OF
ereater production would not accord
Tie workers any more Of their pro-
c5eds."
Evening journal., 1919-12-12
CARRANZA PREVENTEDFROM
MEETING RELEASED MAN

MEXICO CITY. Dec. II Omitted Press,
Nlghtl-willlom o. jenkins. American
consular agent, charged In a message
10 the United Press from Puebla, TO-
night. that the slate court there is
Killing time" on his request TO cancel
the $500 bond on which he was recent
ly released from jail.
The court has advised me my re-
quest 10 cancel my bond Is being con-
sidered," jenkins wired. "As a matter
Of fact, they are killing time. So far
as / know, there are no other matters
which would require resumption OF
my hearing"
The belief was expressed IN Amerl-
can circles here that the pusbla court
will continue 30 mark time until the
Mexican governments reply 90 the
latest American note Is dispatched.
The correspondent learned today that
while Jenkins was In the capital Tues
day, President Carranza indicated his
desire TO see the American, but diplo-
Evening journal., 1919-12-12
PROBERS MAY
make REPORT
On NSATURDAY
Some Trustees Before Della
ware Alumni Investigating
Committee Today
AGGIE COMMITTEES
MEETING AT NEWARK
speoIal 10 The VEvenlng Journal.


NEWARK, Dec. i2.-After holding
three sessions yesterday, when a large
number OF members Of the faculty and
students were questioned. the special
committee Of the Alumni Association
that IS investigating the matter OF Dean
Harry hayward leaving Delaware Col
lege and the affairs Of the college in
general, resumed the lnventlgation this
morning. The committee held a ses-
sion last night. Three meetings will
be held today and the indications are
that the Investigation will be com
pleted tonight. A statement will likely
be made by the committee tomorrow.
John z. Greiner. OF Baltimore, presl-
dent OF the Alumni Association, heads
the investigating committee. Mr..
Greiner is a noted engineer, and was
chairman OF the commission sent
by President Wilson several years
ago to Russia TO study and
report on transportation con-
ditions in that country just prior TO
continued on First Page. 2nd Section.
Evening journal., 1919-12-12
NOW OWNS COTTAGE
ALONG INDIAN RIVER

William J.. Highneld, former city
treasurer and insurance broker. has re-
turned from a cunning trip along Indian
river and hay. in the lower end OF Sus-
sex county. II was so pleased with his
stay that he bought a cottage and a few
acres along White Greek at the juno
ture with Indian river. a favorlte gun
ming ground. Mr.. Hghneld expects to
spend his vacations at the cottage.
Evening journal., 1919-12-12
G. v. Webster,
STATESENATE
Member, DIES
Serving Third Term in Legis-
lature From Brandy
wine Hid. District
ATTENDED KING ST.
MARKET SINCE BOY

State Senator George w. Webster. OF
Brandywine hundred, died at his home
last night. after a lingering illness. He
was 81 years old. He was well-known
throughout the State because OF his
membership in the Legislature.
senator Webster was an active Re
publican and had served two terms as
representative before he was elected to
The Senate from the Third district. com
Drising Brandywine hundred and part OF
ohristiana hundred in November OF last
year. He was elected for four years
and his successor for a twO-year term
lwill have 10 be elected in November
" next year to nll the vacancy caused
>by his death.
Senator Webster was a farmer. ne
owning one Of The best farms along the
Faulk Road, few miles from this city.
He was not in the best of health during
the session Of the Legislature carly this
year. and since then he has been fail
ing gradually.
He was a lifelong Delawarean. being
born on the Webster homestead ad-
Joining the farm on which he lived at
the time Of his death, he also owning
the homestead. lie was a son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Clark Webster. both deceased.
He Is survived by two sons. Howard
and George, the latter living on an ad-
Joining farm, and By three daughters.
Senator Webster was a familiar fg-
ure in King street market, which he
lad attended since he was a boy.
He was member Of Morning Star
lodge, Knights OF Pythiss. OF which he
lad been treasurer for many years; Of
'lue Rock Council. knights or Golden
eagle, and Washington Camp, p. o. 5.
Df A.
His funeral will be held on Monday
afternoon from his late home at 2 !
o'clock. Interment viii be in Sloan
Cemetery. Autos will meet Boulevard I
trOlleys at Concord avenue at ( O'Clock. |
Senator Webster long had been active |
n Republican party affairs IN his dis /
rict. Tie had been a member OF the Re /
publican County Committee FOR years.
Evening journal., 1919-12-12
ALMOST NAKED BABY
RETURNED TO MOTHER

Mrs. Laura Loot. q Negress OF Red
Lion, called al the police station today
for her four-year-old son. George. who
was found wandering along the Siaio
road below state Road eaCly yesterday
Niernoon, almost dead from exposure.
The child was found by Mrs II. NJ.
Pierce, OF Delaware City. who brought
the yOungsier 10 this city.
The youngsler was washed and
dressed In a new suit OF clothing. IN
Ing underwear, that was furnished he
police matron by Sisters OF st. Joseph's
Colored orphanage, at Eleventh and
French streets.
The boy according to hIs mother,
wandered away from their home yes
terday morning
While with the police matron. Georee
was entertained with the TOYS kent
there for lost children.
Evening journal., 1919-12-12
FOLKS AWAKE IN
TIME TO HALT THIEF

Resident Of Market street, between
Twelfth and Thirteenth streets. were
aroused early yesterday morning when
a white man was detected trying to un-
lock front doors OF houses In that
square.
The police were notified, but when
they arrived the prowler had dlsap-
peared.
Evening journal., 1919-12-12
PASSENGER BUS
GLDES INTO DITCH

The Observation-Disclosures bus
skldded this morning about o'clock.
on the icy road near a ditch. The pas
senegers were Jared. but no one was
hurt. After some minutes work. the
driver managed TO get the bus our Of
its muddy bed and the big vehicle pro
ceeded on its trip 10 Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1919-12-12
sANTA To pIsTmRuIE HoRNs.

List0n, boys and eIrls TOmmorw
noon the Market street Santa Clauses
will give away horns from noon until
.2i5 O'Clock, II the supply holds out as
long as fifteen minutes. The santa
Clauses are helping the Volunteers Of
America 10 make Christmas happy for
he poor by collecting contributions
'Or Christmas dinner baskets.
Evening journal., 1919-12-12
SrOp Gay WALKING. {.

"Siop Jay Walking" is the advics
OF the Kiwanis Club. who are doing
this advising on flaming red placards
upon the Mi.ket street LIGHTS. "Jay
Walking" lsthat species ofpedestrianism
which crosses streets in the middle of
The block instead OF at the corners.
Traffic watches out for the pedestrians
at crossings IN downtown districts. but
is apt 60 run over people who break
the rules by bolbng up on the strect
at unexpected points
Evening journal., 1919-12-12
COMMITTEE LACKED QUORUM.

a special meeting Of the building and
the fuel and janitors' committees Of
The city Board Of Education was called
'or last night at the Public Building.
but could not be held for hack Of a
quorum. The members present de
oided TO permit the matters under con-
sideration to lie over until the meeting
Of the board in committee Of the whole
next Monday night
Evening journal., 1919-12-12
WI son DISMISSED.

Charles Wilson. Negro. was dismissed
by Deputy Judge Finger. in Municipal
Court this morning, on a charge Of as
sault and battery in running down VIII
liam Jeflry in an automobile at Ninth
and Jefferson streets on November a.
Jeffry could remember nothing OF the
accident. He walked from behind a
wagon in front Of the automobile.
Philip L. Garrett was counsel for Will
son.
Evening journal., 1919-12-12
HAVE YOU ANY OF
This ''PIONEY HONEY"

Government agents have notified To-
cal banks to be on the lookout for o
counterfeit nfiy-cenl piece OF the date
Of 1871 The coin has a good ring bui
is greasy.
II is understood that this city is over
run with the spurious roins.
Evening journal., 1919-12-12

ALL T0RUSB|
COAL Mining
80 Per Cent. of Pennsylvania
Workers Go Back; Some
Westerners BaIk
LIFT FUEL BANS In
BITUMINOUS REGIONS

PITTSBURGH. Pa. Dec. 70 UNITED
Press.l-Labor leaders estimated close
to 30 per cent. OF lhe union mine work
ers IN Western Pennsylvania coal nelds
returned 10 their tasks today. Coal
conservation measures were being Sc
orally observed here today.
CHICAGO. Dec. i2 United Press.,--
Fuel bans were gradually being lifted
throughout the bitumlnous consuming
regions today, as miners returned TO
work. stores tomorrow will start the
regular nlne-hour schedule on account
OF the approaching holidays.
Reports reaching here early today
indicated the majority OF miners would
return 10 work. However, some were
expected 10 remain out. standing on
their demand for a wage increase or
81 per cent. Immediately.
Miners at Peoria. Marion. Klncaid.
and several other Illinois towns held
mass meetings and declared they would
reject settlement agreed upon al the
indianapolis conference.
Local unions today received mes
sages from international headquar-
iers at indianapolis. urging mem
bers 10 return 10 work al once. TIE
message signed by acting President
John L. Lewis. and Secreiary-Treas-
urer William Green. declared the min
ers would gain a great moral advan-
tage by returning 10 work Immediately.
70 also asked the miners 10 have faith
IN their leaders, declaring "Vlndicatlon
OF heir JUDGMENT, we are confident
VIII ultimately come"
Evening journal., 1919-12-12
BUILDING PERMITS.

Building Inspector Preston today is
.ued the following permits:
To j. B. Dunbar, TO install heating
liant at No. 4i3 West Third street, s7S3
To James F. Rigney totmake allera-
ions at No. 40 Walnut street, to cost
so.
Evening journal., 1919-12-12
KNIGHTS OF GOLDEN EAGLE.

Notlce-knlghts Of Golden Eagle al
large are invited TO attend the funeral
OF William Minich, Grand Trustee. late
OF St. Georges Castle, No. 3, on Satur-
day afternoon at 2 o'clock. iOi North
Connell, Street.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-12-12
CHRISTMAS DANCE

The Women's Auxiliary Of the Volun-
GER Firemen's Relief Association. will
old a Christmas dance tonight, at the
friendship Fire Engine House.
Evening journal., 1919-12-12
MANY MORE MINERS Go BACK TO WORK TODAY
MEXICO KILLING
TINE IN JENKINS
CASE, CONSUL SA US

ShOiUs No EGrly inclination to
Cancel $500 Bond CiUon for
Agents Release, American ID e.
ciareS. KnOlUs Nothing of Circunr-
stances Under Which He Was
CiUen Liberty
Evening journal., 1919-12-12
NATIONAL THEATRE.

Broke and Walker big show comins
here, starting Monday and here al, ths
week. Also vaudeville Saturday ADV
Evening journal., 1919-12-12

Certified Milk for Infants-Clover
Dairy Co.-Ady.
Evening journal., 1919-12-12
LOST AND FOUND.

7 osT~wRisT w1TcH on GOLD
- bracelet, on o'"''~' car between
kismere and Wliu' Finder please
call S4S-W. decf2-It-
oAntinued on Page Twelve. 2nd Section.
Evening journal., 1919-12-12
TODAY's TEMPERATTRF-

At The Evening journal Onlce.
100 A. NJ. ....37 1900 p. NJ. ..63
1000 A. NJ. ....39 100 p. NJ. .42
SUN AND TIDE.
sun rises .....................7 A. NJ.
SIN sets ....................4.3i p. NJ.
Mouth of Christiana.
Figh water .... 335 A. NJ. 3.55 p. ".
Low water ....i0.40 A. NJ. fifO p. NJ.
Evening journal., 1919-12-12
WEATHER

Rain probable tonight and
Saturday; warmer tonight,
above freezing; fresh south
winds.
Evening journal., 1919-12-12

The Safe, Sensible Drink. GLOVER
DAIRY QUALITY MILK.-Ady.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-29
Christmas Dance At ToItec Clubhouse
Is Happy Affair In Brilliant Setting

CCINTILATING with lights, frag-
- rant with flowers and brilliant
in setting was the Toltec clubhouse
on Saturday evening when the mem
bers OF the Toltec club gave their
Christmas dance. with the members
Of the Country club as their guests.
Carloads OF holly were placed about
the great white. gold and rose ball
room and were connected with fes-
toons OF Christmas green's while
baskets Of roses were further utilized
in decoration.
Miss Mabel Moody's orchestra fur
nished the music for the dancing
hours and during the intermission
Ices with cake were served Punch
was served from a table prettily
decorated throughout the evening.
The affairs being given during the
season at the Tolrec club are being
marked with unusual brilliancy and
this dance was the largest and most
brilliant party yet given there. Lovely
maids and matrons Of the smart set.
charming in formal evening dress.
were present in numbers with their
escorts
". r Payne. recently reelected
president OF the club. with the other
officers and directors Of the club
personally attended 20 the details Of
the dance, which was one OF the
prettiest Of the Christmas season.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-29
Oil Paintings From Famous Masters
Will Be Exhibited At WOman'S Club

THIRTE-TWO oil paintings OF some
1 OF the best known products Of the
old acters VIII be shown at the
Woman's club Wednesday afternoon
b. the art department OF the club
The pictures are By Harold Beck
with and are sent 10 the Woman's
club by the American Federation Of
Arts. IN It's campaign FOR the educa-
ton OF the artistic mind Of the public.
They represent the product OF the
brush Of Italian, Spanish and Dutch
masters. principally. and some OF the
pictures copied date as far back as
the 18th century
AIRS. J. z Quaid. chairman Of the
art department Of the club. has
charge OF the display and is super
FisinE the hanging Of the pictures
today.
Accompanying the paintings. which
are in OIL are 20 photographs OF the
original paintings. for comparison
with the copies BY Mr. Beckwith
The exhibit IS most interesting and
is expected TO attract q large atten-
dance on Wednesday.
The Mcdowell club. which was 20
have met on Tuesday evening al the
Womau's clubhouse, has postponed its
meeting until next Monday evening
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-29
b DaOGENR BURCB


EOLK lore authorities ten Us nany
u interesting things about noIes
these little dark colored spots which
are IN reality tell tales OF fortune and
character.
II you have no mole Il means that
you VIII be tame and uniuteresting
except through the influence OF
friends who have moles
A mole on q girls chin. spells
riches.
a mole on her ear riches and re-
spect
On the neck. money by the peek.
On the nose, travel IN many coun-
tries
On the middle OF the forehead. IN
pleasant and discourteous
on any part Of the LID. much be-
On the eyebrow. a happy and early
marriage
On the wrist. insenlous
On the forearm. many crosses. but
prosperity viii follow.
on the right arm. great wisdom.
On the left arm, wisdom and de-
There IS a different meaning for
AaAAaN "a AAl-aaAAANa persuasion. ON
yes. the two standard sexes differ in
their iuterprets Of such signs and
omens
on the throat. ne will become rich.
on the ankle courage.
On the elbow an unsteady temper.
A mole on the right side OF the
forehead declares a man 20 abound IN
benefits from great men and friend
ships from important people. he viii
be esteemed and honored- The naler
the color the greater the honor.
A woman having this mole viii be
fortunate in all her actions, but o.
the mole IS black beware OF her
tongue
Moles on the right eyebrow. an
early marriage and q large fortune,
Moles on the back. youu never
lack
A mole on the left eyebrow. disap-
polntment
To meet a blue eyed woman with
mole on her left cheek is n sign
uf trouble
In Midsummer Nights Dream
moles were considered unfortunate II
possessed by children. Oberon be-
leved that he was conferinE a great
favor on newly married couples when
he promised them
The hlors Of Natures hand
snail not Ga their issue stands
Never mole, hair lip, nor scar.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-29
SIMPLY THREW
MONEY AWAY.
Mrs. Parker spent hundreds
seeking health - Tanlac
restores her.

"iIy troubles have been completely
overcome since I began taking Tan
lac and I I'm enjoying the best health
have had in twenty years" said Mrs
II. Parker. OF 423 East Third street.
Los Angeles, Calf
7 spent several thousand dollars
for medicines and treatment she
continued. but Il vas Just money
thrown away. for never got any re-
lief from my suffering until I COM
meuced taking Tanlac. ] was prac-
ticaily an invalid for twenty years
and all my trouble vas caused by the
awful condition OF my stomach. A
great part Of the time 7 was confined
TO my bed. simply too weak 10 be up.
7 could eat but very little. and that
disagreed with me so I suffered terri
worse 7 was attacked 5y rheumatism
me no end Of pain and misery 7
became extremely nervous
We'll I have just finished my
fourth bottle Of Tlnlac and Il Is won
I feel so wen and strong I do all my
Last week I actually did the family
washing and Il has been many years
since I did thing Ike that. Ny APP
With me, sleep restfully and get Up
rheumatism has entirely disappe red
er-oiL All druggists sell Tanlac.-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-29
Mrs. r. T. TaIpis Gives Tea In Honor
Of Her Niece, Miss Freida Laskin

skoWitz, Miss Lucy Relim, and Miss
Miriam kotowslCy- Little Miss Irene
Ialpis received the cards at the door.
The members Of the house party
were charming IN their pretty frocks
OF delicate evening tints and other
pretty frocks noted were Worn By the
hostess the honor guest. her mother
ana Ms Roth Miss Laskin was
frocked IN black tulle fashioned over
blue and silver cloth and her cor
sage bouquet ike all, Of the flowers
worn by the house party. were sweet
peas. Miss Laslciu's mother was at
crepe OF heuua tint Mrs. Ialuis. the
hostess. wore lovely gown OF brown
velvet and Mrs. Roth was charming
IN black velvet Numbers OF callers
were received during the afternoon
Covers were laid for Il members
At the annual banquet OF the
Knights OF the Revolving Cross OF
the First Methodist Sunday school
given Saturday night in the Modern
cafe. Following the banquet Hubert
Harlan. chairman. Wendell Carton and
Justin Foster were appointed a com
mittee 20 nominate new officers for
the Organization This committee re-
ported sunday morning and the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
first six months Of 1920. President.
Paul Burrow: vice president, Claude
BoWger- secretary treasurer. Clifford
Jones; class reporter. Ames Hettrick-
The X r. c. have planned TO hold
semi monthly dinners at which busi-
ness sessions. practical talks and So
cial activities viii be provided
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-29
Ohio Proposes
TOBecOme Model
State Of Union
Various Organizations tc
Frame Tentative State
Constitution.

Cleveland. o.. Dec. 29.-Ezuy zadI-
cal proposals for an Ideal state con
stitution VIII be voted on At q mock
state constitutional convention today.
the feature event OF a three day con
Feuti0n or the National Municipal
league held 10 conjunction with the
governmental research conference and
the National Association OF civic
Secretaries
Simultaneous meetings viii be held
by the American Historical associa-
ton and the american Political
Science association. The result OF
these sessions viii be referred % a
COMMITTEES on state government with
Instructions 10 draft q complete MODEL
state constitution for submission 20
next years convention.
The proposals were prepared By 70
committees and societies using as a
basis the constitution OF NEBRASKA
Among other things they call for a
one house legislature. which would
elect a legislative council The chair
man Of the council would become gov
erlor o. the state without veto or
executive powers
An administrative manager. 70 Be
appointed BY the council would ap-
point and remove all department
heads and comm issiouE. TIE ch'ef
powers Of the council would be 20
repzre and introduce bills. instiEate
iurestiEatiols and supervise and
direct the work OF the governor.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-29

Prior 70 the dancing hours a num-
Der Of dinner parties we're given at
the club, including one Of a series
which Dir. and Mrs. Otis Coles are
giving. The decorations for the Coles
dinner service were silver bowls anI
vases Of Ophelia roses. heather.
lavender, blossom and babies
breath" and the lights over the
pretty appointments shone from
apple green candles burning in silver
holders Their guests Numbered
twenty.
Another pretty dinner was given
by Mr.. and Mrs A. H Cuiwel, prior
60 the dance. the flowers Of deco
ration being roses and ferns. The
personnel Of Mr.. and Mrs. Culwelfs
dinner included Mr.. and Mrs. w. W.
Turuey, Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Holli-
day, Mr.. and Mrs ", L Tooley and
Mr.. and Mrs. william r Brown and
the hosts.
Miss Blanche Roe gave a beauti-
fully appointed dinner preceding the
dancing hours honoring Miss D0r0-
thy Quigly. Mrs Clarence Mangham,
q recent bride. and Miss Mary Jane
Clarke. of Los Angeles. who IS the
guest OF Miss Quigly-
The Knights and Ladies Of Security
viii give a "kid's" masquerade bail
iu the Knights Of Pythias hall on
Tuesday evening All guests are 10
be dressed as children