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Evening journal., 1919-02-15
PUSEY'S launch
CARGO CARRIER
Rock Island is Eighth YES
sci Built For Govern
ment Put Over
MRS. H. Q. LAYMAN
WAS SPONSOR

The steel cargo carrier Rock Island,
built by the Pusey and Jones Company
at their local plant for the Emergency
Fleet Corporation. slipped from its
ways into the waters OF the Christiana
river, at iii5 o'clock this morning to
the strains OF patriotic airs. played by
The shipyard band Mrs II Ouimby
Layman, Of No. 800 West Twenty
second street. wife Of Chief Marine En-
gineer Layman, christened the vessel
The Rock Island is the eighth vessel
10 be completed at the local plant out
OF fourteen ordered by the government,
and measures 3i5 feet in length, with a
"a foot beam and depth Of % feet
draught. The vessel Is registered at
1900 tons. gross.
The launching was witnessed by all
OF the workmen. the plant closing down
at II 30 O'Clock Among those in The
christening p9rty were w. G.. Coke. the
supervising director others present
were Mrs G. p Hastings, Mrs w L..
Cloud, Mrs. v f. Comegys, Mrs. y. S.
Simpson, Miss r. NJ Layman. II. O..
Layman. +. IIannevig. p. b. Germaln,
OF the Harlan plant OF the Bethlehem
CORPORATION, and c. w.
Weaver and Captain Burke, OF the
Fleet Corporation.
Following the launching an Informal
luncheon was served in the loft and
Mrs. Layman entertained the members
Of the christening party at her home
his afternoon
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
bandit SUSPECTS
Caught IN chester
Eight Alleged Highwaymer
Arrested in Front OF
Restaurant
SAY THEY PLANNED
WILMINGTON JOB

Detectives and patrolmen OF Chester
Pa. under Mayor Mcdowell, yesterday
rounded up eight supposed gunner
whom the police alleg had planned t
hold up and rob a cafe in that city
The men, according to the Chester po-
lice, arranged for the robbing OF ths
restaurant after one OF their number,
who has not yet been caught had told
OF holding up a cafe here ten days ago
and stealing a lot OF money.
The police officials here today denied
that any cafes had been robbed as re-
lated by the men under arrest in Ches-
ter Chief of Police Black said he had
not received report OF such an affair.
The men arrested by the Chester po-
lice gave their names as B. Foxwel,
Fred Baxter, Jack Williams. Al CrOte,
Prosert Pacard. Alfred Hoar. James
Brown and Walter Shut.
None of the men are known to the
police here. all being from Chester or
New York.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
PENNSGR0VE POLICE
CHIEF CONVICTED

SALEM, n. J.. Feb. i5-Chief Of Po-
lice Clarence Fisher Of Pennsgrove, was
convicted here yesterday Of receiving
money TO suppress crime. The chiefs
brother. Mayor ] Albert Fisher, was
tried for the same offense in December,
but the jury failed TO agree Three
more PennsgTove officials will be tried
next Thursday.
The charge against the chief was
that he received $50 on two occasions
TO get Pauline Guisseppi, aged i6 years,
out OF the jurisdiction OF the county
and State, because II was alleged by
her that lve men had assaulted her
and they feared arrest According TO
the evidence Of the men today they
made up a pot Of 500. They said that
for the first $50 the chief declared that
he would see that the girl was driven
out OF Pennsgrove. but that his word
was not Kept, and when ne was taken
TO task for failure to perform his
part OF The agreement he asked for an
other $50 which was given him II
also was declared that the chief said
that II he did not get the girl away he
would return the money. but he did
not, and then a complaint was made
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
COULD PUT BAN ON
MAKING OF POWDER
Articles in League of Ma
tions Covenant Covers
That Point.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
EMPOWERED TO ACT

Hundreds Of Wilmingtonians who are
in the service OF the dupont Hercules
and Atlas Powder Companies are won
dering just to what extent the consti-
tuition Of the League OF Nations, II
adopted as proposed, will have on
the manufacture OF explosives.
Article of the tentative covenant
in part reads.
1.-The high contracting parties agree
that the manufacture by private en-
terprse OF munitions and implements
OF war, lends Itself to grave objections,
and direct the executive council TO ad-
wise how the evil effects attendant upon
such manufacture can be prevented,
due regard being had 10 the necessi-
Ties of those countries which are not
able to manufacture for themselves the
munitions and implements OF war nee
essary- for their safety
Whether this section win be con
strued TO prohibit the manufacture Of
war explosives by private companies. is
one OF the questions to be determined
by the executive council Of the League
OF Nations. II such a construction
should be made. Il would affect the
powder corporations centered i'm VIII
mlngton, but not TO a great extent. as
most OF their explosives produced in
peace times, are for commercial pur-
poses.
In addition. the dupont company has
branched out into many peace-time
industries, Including the manufacture
or pyralin, fabrikoid. paints, dyestuffs,
two hundred varieties Of chemicals and
materials for windows for automobiles.
and is now experimenting with the
manufacture of moving picture films
and paper.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15

ldClcTltS WHERE Illlc- ana Dig guns
were made. Millions Of women too
were called from their homes to mills
shops, factories and farms to do the
york that men had formerly done.
Then suddenly one day last Novem-
Der. the armistice was signed and the
war stopped"
"And then all the soldiers and sail
ors were released from the armies and
navies and started to. look for jobs, "
said Joe.
well not quite as fast as that, said
Uncle Harry, smiling There still are
millions Of men under arms in Europe,
but the governments are demobilizing
them as rapidly as possible, our own
soldiers, you know, are coming back
By the thousands every week. But
millions Of the men and women who
have been working in munition fac
tories and other plants that were man
war materials of one sort
OF another, have been discharged. This
is one Of the things that has brought
on the labor problem"
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
SAY FOLKS. CAN'T WE
FIND THIS KNIFE =?

A silver-handled pen knife, the only
personal keepsake which an American
soldier had been able TO save during
eighteen fghting months in France, and
therefore very precious TO The owner,
is lying somewhere near the Frencs
street station. this CITY. The soldier,
newly returned from France where h.
was wounaed taree Uraos. accidentally
dropped the knife out OF the train
window when on TIE BalHmo-e-New
York express, January 80 passing
through, Wilmington. Railroad porters
have searched the tracks, but have not
recovered the knife. The Red Cross
Canteen appeals To local people 10 find
it and bring it 10 canteen headquar-
ters,, Ninth and Market streets, and
they will send 1t to the soldier The
knife, has two blades and scissors. A
reward Of 80 has been offered FOR its
return.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
OGDEN-HOWARD COMPANY
HAVE ATTRACTIVE WINDOW

What is perhaps one or. II not the
most attractive llvingroom displays
ever shown IN this city Is to be seen
in the north window Of the Ogden
Howard Company's furniture store, cor
ner Fifth and King streets. The suite
itself consists Of a massive settee. arm
chair and rocker, fitted with de Luxe
loose cushions and covered with an ex-
quisiie pattern Gobelin tapestry repro
duction. There are reading lamps, pig
trough book stands and other pieces Of
furniture so necessary and dear to the
heart OF the home maker. The display
has caused much favorable comment.
It was arranged TO demonstrate that
this firm is living up TO the full letter
Of its advertising and thai the discounts
they offer this month include home
furnishings OF the better class.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
Uncle Harry Talks About The

Hasn't there been quite a lot Of
news in the paper lately about a good
many workman going on strike ?" asked
Joe
Yes, there has been considerable
labor news in the paper during the
last few weeks, especially about the
strikes and labor conditions abroad? ?"
said Uncle Harry. But that was to be
expected"
why do you say expected, Uncle
Harry?" asked Helen.
Because every one who has kept in
touch with the big problems Of the
day knew, long before the war ended
that, with the coming Of peace, the
question Of labor and employment
would be one Of tho first and most i'm
portant questions to be settled" re-
piled Uncle Harry.
You mean that the big strikes 'hat
have been occurring in England and Ire
land, and Germany aud the other coun-
tries are the result Of the war;" asked
Jimmy.
Indirectly, yes" said Uncle Harry
You see folks and you must keep this
point clearly In niind at all times-a
world upheaval like the Great War, ef-
fecting and changing az it did every
kind OF human activity. naturally dis
arranged matters i'm all industrial aud
employment circles.
Millions Changed Jobs.
I'm peace, or normal times, the big
gest and most important business is the
production, distribution and sale of ar
ticles and materials used in feeding,
clothing and providing shelter for the
peoples Of the world But when The
war came, and especially when it spread
until It had drawn into its flames,
practically all the civilized countries
Of the world. the governments of the
various countries called into their
armies and navies millions OF men who
had formerly been employed in produc-
ing food, clothing and other necessi-
ties. Other millions were called from
their regular lines of work in factories
and on farms, and placed in munition
factories, ship yards. and In mills and
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
TOMATO GROWERS CITT PRICE.

WILLIAA1STOWTN, n. j., Feb i5--To-
mato growers in this section have mod
flied their demands on Gamers and have
fixed the growing price at S25 ton,
while growers in other sections are de-
manding $50. The Gamers, however,
state that they cannot pay even that
price, and il looks as though the fight
would be continued. Unless a salts
factory agreement is reached before the
season begins products used by the
large picking establishments around
here will be grown exclusively.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
CITY POLES ASK
FOR $4,000 MORE
Want to Raise $40, 600 for
Relief Of Kin in Home
Land
MUCH SUFFERING
is REPORTED

The despeste plight OF Poland whose
Inhabitants are without suitable clotn-
ing and barely enough food to keep
the able bodied and heshhiest from
starving. while the sick and youne
have been Throughout. this winter dy-
lng for want Of nourishment has led %
the announcement that the local COM
mhiee Of the National Polish Relief
Fund. IS about 10 lnausurate a second
attempt to raise $1,000, which was the
amount assessed this city last Deem
her. During the nrsi effort s20ooo
was subscribed by the Polish citizens
OF Wilmington. so that this drive has
for its aim the raising OF bui $4,000 IN
order to reach fhe quota asked OF this
city.
The local committee Is headed by
Joseph F. Emory, chairman. John b.
pietuska is the secretary and the treas
ursr for the committee is John S Ros-
sell. president Of the Security Trust
Company. Contributions should .be
made either TO Mr. Rossell or 10 NJ.
Imory.
Wilmington lhoughoni the war and
in peacetimes. prior thereto never fail
ed to do itself full credit. in an char
table activities The Polish residents
because they have shown thei- willing
ness TO help their father country. hope
that this fact viii lead others TO help
them in their present SAN for financial
help.
While the residents Of Polish nation
slty here are going 20 make another
effort to help in raising the remaining
$4,000, the committee believes that n
realized ne true situation
IN Poland, which is doing pairlolis
service now in fghtinE the Bolshevlkl. |
hat Will help Ame-ico as well as hscif, |
hat contributions will be forthcom- |
ng.
Dependable Diamonds at right prices. 1
= A. Rudolph ii3 Delaware Ave.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
HAD HATcHET UNDER COAT.

Arrested last night by Officer Bur
chenal while standing at Fourth and
Monroe streets with a hatchet conceal
ed under his coat, Edward Leonard,
Negro. was befo-e Deputy Judge Fin
ger in Municipal Court this morning on
charge OF vagrancy. but was dis
missed. Edward told the court that hs
came here last night from. Philadel-
phia seeking work and had found the
hatchet on the street He had been
shipped" 10 Hos Island from Chicago,
he said. but has been laid off there.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
CAR "HANGERS ON
NOT TRESPASSERS

Charged with trespassing on troll
ley car, Paul Reynolds and James Me
Guigan were before Deputy Judge Fin
ger in Municipal Court this morning
but were dismissed The men were
hanging on The side OF an over-crowded
car on their way home from work last
night when they were arrested The
men. il was shown. had no desire to
beat" the company OF their fare. The
conductor had not reached them for
their fare nor had the two been ordered
of the car
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
All TIE PLAYHOusE.


II you have not seen it do so tonight
for there is great chance that you
win regret 70 if you miss 1t. Tumble
In" is what we are speaking or All
The cast Is most notable and capable
as you can fnd but most prominently
OF all stand out Edna Hibbard and
Peggy ONeil. Both Of these young and
beautiful stars are always ready with
something new. Miss Hihpard is an
old friend Of WilmingtOniaifs- and has
expressed her delight in being with us
again. Peggy ONeil Is not new
amongst us either. We are all aware
of the keen and charming wit that is
hers
This comedy will go TO Broadway
and make a hit and when you VIII
have the opportunity TO see II again is
not even seen In the dim future.
This country is always appreciative
Of foreign actresses or stars, and inn
mediately offers their hospitality
and enthusiasm 10 them. One Of the
stars that have come 10 this country
from foreign ports in the recent years
is Martha Hedman, who comes from
Sweden. Her advent TO this country was
heralded and backed up by success in
her own country and in London.
"The Boomerang" which opened up
at the Playhouse three seasons ago,
made her name on the hearts and
minds OF the theatrical public Of
America
After three years Of success in tho
last mentioned production. she is max
ing another hit in a play presented by
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
MISS MEAD TO GIVE
LECTURES On MONDAY

Miss Lucia Ames Mead. Of Boston.
Mass, Will lecture on Monday morning.
at 10 o'clock. in the parlors Of the
Friends Meeting House. Tenth and Har-
risoD streets. She will speak on the
League of Nations"
Miss Mead will also speak at The
opening exercises Of the High school,
Monday morning and will address the
Womsns College, at Newark, on Mon
day evening, She is an author and an
editor of fame
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
AT THE CARRICK.

A big comedy bill is announced for
the Garrlck Theatre next week Kramer
and Morton are booked for what Is con
sidered one OF the best blackface acts
in the show business
Then there is Freemont, Benton and
Company. assisted by Richard Carroll,
In Handkerchief No. i5," a very funny
comedy sketch; Orville Stamm, late on
the aviation and submarine service; the
Doris-Lester Trio. in "A Breeze that
Blew: Al and Fannie Steadman, in
'Piano Capers;" Guy J. Sampsell and
Lille Leonard assisted by Don Mat
hews, direct from musical comedy. and
Charles r. Sweet In new comedy hit
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
HoLsTErN-FRIEsIsN BREEDERS

The Delaware Holstein-Friesian As
sociation will meet at St. Joseph's In
dustrial School, Clayton, at II O'Clock
on next Tuesday.
The association will be addressed by
Geo. E. Stevenson, of Summit, Pa, on
the subject THE Evolution OF the
Dairy Cow and Her Scientific Develop
nent" and THE Holstein-Friesian
Breeders Problem, Being the Creation
Of Breed With An Average Capacity
Of 10000 Pounds of Per Cent. MIX Per
Year"
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
MnTnnMAN sUTTERs BROKEN AMI.

Struck on The wrist By The brake
crank on his car Thursday night, A.
NJ. Galloway, motorman employed on
the Eastlake line Of the traction com
pany, sustained broken arm. The acct
dent occurred while the motorman was
operating his car down Washington
street DR.. John Palmer reduced the
fracture.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
ETmCM CULTURE LECTURE.

H0race'J j.. Bridges Of chicago, VII lee
ture at O'Clock tomorrow afternoon
in parlors A and B OF the Hotel du-
Pont on Joan Of Arc and the Spirit
of France This is the eleventh OF
the free public lectures which are de-
lyered regularly sunday afternoons un-
der me auspices of the Wilmington
Ethical Culture Lecture Committee.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
AwARn nrILnINc coNTRACT.

Contract for The building Of the four
story addition to the Standard Kid Com
pany plant Fourth and Monroe streets,
has been awarded by j. J. Kennedy,
architect 10 J. A. Bader Company.
The same company was awarded the
contract for the building OF the first
unit OF the additions to the plant sew
eral weeks ago.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
TWO NEW PATRnIMrN

Having passed the required exanina-
tions. Roy Carson, of No 1924 King
street. and William Pennell, OF No. 5O3
Maryland avenue, have been appointed
patrolmen and will assume their new
duties tomorrow morning. The men
were the only ones who passed out Of
a list OF thirteen men
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
CuARCFD WITH TOMATO TuFr-r

Charged with the larceny Of small
basket Of tomatoes from the store OF
James Brown at Eighth and King
streets, James 0'Nell, aged 10. was held
In $500 bail for court by Deputy Judge
Finser In Municipal Court this morn
ing. Sergeant Devenish arrested the
youth about 10 O'Clock this morning.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
TREsPAssED AT MOTHERS HOME.

William Jackson Negro, was fined S.
and costs for trespassing on the prop
erty Of his mother and was held under
sio0 bond TO insure his staying away
from the house by Deputy Judge Fin
ger in Municipal Court this morning.
William had been ordered away from
the house.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
DELAWAREANS AT
LINCOLN DINNER

Governor Sproul Of Pennsylvania and
Governor Edge OF New Jersey were
guests at the Lincoln Clubs banquet in
last night Governor
Of Delaware was unable to
be present. Josiah Marvel Of this city
was inducted into office as president of
the club Senator Josiah o. WalcOtt Of
Dover was among the speakers.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
Labor Problems Of the Day

Some Of the strikes are about the
hours Of labor. aren't they2" asked
Helen.
Yes. that is another important quesl
ton that must be adjusted, answered
Uncle Harry. During the war, many
Of the worlds factories operated on
longer working hours than they had
been accustomed to in peace times.
New that the war is over, the work.
men want the number Of hours re-
duced"
but weren't the wages paid the be~
fore the war?n asked Jimmy.
Quite right" said Uncle Harry, and
Big Adjustment Necessary.
Yes, but how about the high cost
of living ?" asked Joe before Uncle Harry
had a chance to continue.
Now you have the whole thing In a
nutshell" said Uncle Harry. Briefly,
this is the problem. The cost Of living
today is higher than it has ever been.
Workmen, who have been working
long hours, want the days work re-
ddced 10 eight hours, and in some in
dustries to six hours. Employers saw
they can't pay the same wages for six
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
BANK WATCHMAN
SOUNDS THIEF ALARM

Pushing the wrong button while
making his rounds in the Equitable
Building early last evening, a watch
man set on the burglar alarm. Within
a Few seconds, despite the heavy down
pour Of rain. a large crowd gathered i'm
front Of the building The police who
hurried TO the building, soon learned
what caused the noise and excitement
Evening journal., 1919-02-15

EVENTS Al HOTEL DU PONT.

The following events are scheduled
for the Hotel Dupont the coming week
Monday-Hercules Club Of Whining
ton, luncheon, noon, grill.
Tuesday-Monthly meeting Of Asso-
ciated Charities, luncheon. noon. A and
B; Daughters 81 1912, card party, af-
ternoon, A md B.
Thursday-Annual dinner OF Mary
land Society, Z P. NJ, green room.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15

Lee and J. ]. shubert, and entitled The
Dancer"
Miss Hedman Is featured as a Russian
girl who lives a rather Bohemian life
until she mects a New Englander Of
the conservative type, that is his family
Is that way and they are welded and
trouble starts when her conduct amazes
her husbands family
Gel Nour seats now
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
NEW NJ p cVIJRCp FnR cIry

The Methodist Protestant denomina-
ton decided at a conference in Easton
on Thursday. to erect $4,000 church
in Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
GET STORE GOODS
BY FALSE PRETENSE

Mr.. and Mrs Carroll Grant OF No
.2il9 West Second street, have dscov-
cred that somebody has been using
their names on charge accounts In local
stores. They have offered a reward in
on effort 20 cause the arrest OF the
persons who have been using their
names fraudulenily.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
DAM CnsTs. nIsNnssrn

Seaman Lowry and Herbert Wlllbanks
were before Deputy Judge Finger in
Municipal Court this morning on a
charge Of trespassing on the property
OF Walter Scott at No 70i Bennett
street, but were dismissed on payment
Of costs.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
TITCUulN CAsr CONTTNTFD

The case Of Katie Tilghman, Negress
charged with resisting an ofllcer. was
continued until Tuesday by Deputy
Judge Finger in Municipal Court this
morning al the request Of Philip L..
Garrett. counsel for Katie. She IS ac-
cused Of resisting Officer Elderkin
when he attempted to place her under
arrest
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
STREET. sPITTERs TrNFp.

For splitting on the street. Charles NJ
Obcrly. Charles +. Huber. Joseph Rago
and Edward f. Kelley were each fined
81 and costs by Deputy Judge Finger
in Municipal Court this morning. They
were arrested by Officer Gnrlen.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
ry this project to completion within
The earliest practicable time

the earliest practicable time. -
During the war period as everyone
knows. our company in common with
all other elective railways that were
not taken over by the government. has
been passing through a period OF un-
precedented and terrible stress. The
and Philadelphia Traction
Company has been. and still is in a
most difficult situation produced by
causes incident to the war. In fact.
there is no intelligent person in the
city OF Wilmington who can have. fall-
ed to recognize this condition, not only
with respect to abnormal costs OF ma
terial and labor. but also Of all other
of the many things which enter into
sle construction, maintenance and op-
e'snon Of traction systems.
III Nhe matter Of materials and la
r mar. mas been utterly impossible in
We instances. for US 70 obtain whal
s,res uea and what we earnestly de-
lie 49,. nn.N outstanding persistent mn
3 lto 5h... 'shs Was. resorted A. W -,
/, tha - Wose prime essenfsat- -
y hattsn is over We recoar, put
: s,,ssi. "ass are coming SIe.il mat I
- ~ we are WORKING o,,' ,o"ly' but
Vur emparrassments. sra way out
"orh our way ont OF our as we
mems we desire in every selhoarrass-
$ to relieve the public froro ~ay possible
iassmenfs wnloh have been insannr insncar-
in measure from our own ana parable
the same causes" 1oe 70
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
no GIVE VARIETY SUPPER.

A variety supper will be given by
Mizpah Chapter, No. 2, o. e. s., at the
Odd Fellows Hall, Tenth and King
streets, this evening. The supper will
be followed by dance.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
rERRy SERVICE ron MAINLAND

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. Feb. i5.-GOv-
ernor Harrington has announced that
ferry service will be established be
tween Annapolis and Claiborne, Md,
about April 4. Claiborne is the ter
minus Of the Baltimore, Chesapeake and
Atlantic Railroad.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
HARRY LAInER.

Harry Lauder, the Scottish singer,
will be in Wilmington at The Playhouse
for two performances next Saturday
matinee and evening. This is an event
everyone with or without a civtrola
and this mans records, should not miss.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
DR.. GRANT TO Talk WAR.

me Rev. James NJ. Grant will lee
suIe az St. Pat-icks Church tomorrow
atsut a, %, on My Experiences in the Army,
hea nome and Abroad" The service win
ioesin at 730 O'Clock.
Evening journal., 1919-02-15
"NInIIrnIls WIVES -

"Virtuous Wives" with Anita Stew
art and Mrs. DeWolf Hopper, will again
be seen in Wilmington, and this time at
The Playhouse.