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Evening journal., 1920-12-22

EMBEZZLERS
ARERESIGNED
One May Become Book
keeper, Other Auditor in
County Prison
WILL START WORK
ON WARDEN'S RETURN

Although NJ. s. plummer, chief war
den Of the New Castle County Work
house announced several days ago
William Bush. former secretary and
treasurer OF the Wilmington savings
Fund Society. who was sentenced 10
serve eight years Imprisonment In the
Workhouse on a charge OF embozzle-
ment OF s2OO0OO In securities from tho
savings fund yesterday was 20 be-
come bookkeeper at the Institution.
Bush had not assumed that position
up to an early hour this afternoon.
Charles r. Eastman, who yesterday
was also sentenced TO eight years i'm
prlsOnment for embezzlemeni OF Lib
erty bonds, cash and other stock GER
tiilcates 10 the value OF s9i 600 from
the Hercules Powder Company. the
company employees and the First and
Central Presbyterian Church has not
yet been assigned 10 work In the in
stltutiOn. He was assistant treasurer
OF the powder company and treasurer
OF the church
10 was reported yesterday that
Bush was 90 be bookkceper and East
man auditor at The workhouse, but
inquiry at The wOrkhOuse today
brought forth The information that
the men were not at work and that
,COntiaued on Page TwO)
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
THIS LIQUOR 100 PROOF
DIR. WATSON TESTTFIES

Judge Hastings. in Municipal Court
this morning, reserved decision in the
case OF Alexander Koronix, charged
with selling intoxicating liquor, until
next Wednesday. The arrest Of Kor-
onix was made on Sunday upon in
formation furnished police by Syg-
mund silk. Silk went into a store
at Eighth and Spruce streets, OF
which Koronix was in charge. on
Sunday. and when he came out he
remarked TO officer Rodenheiser that
he had bought a drink Of whisky
KOrOnlx was then arrested.
SILK testified this morning that he
bought the drink for nifty cents. Or.
Herbert J. Watson, State bacleriolo-
gisl, testified that liquor found in a
bottle in the store was colored alco-
hol Of about 100 proof
Koronix claimed that he had no
knowledge Of the bottle being in the
store. II was found by the police.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
S. H. WILSON, JR.,
PASSES AWAY
Active in Management of
State Fair, Member of
Many Organizations
CONFINED TO HIS
HOME MANY MONTH

Samuel Hope Wilson. Jr, aged 80
years, president OF the Wilson Hard
ware Company. secretary OF the Della
ware State Fair Association, and
connected with many other organlza-
tions, died at 40 o'clock this morn
ing at his home on the kennett turn
pike, near Grcenville. OF Brights
disease. he had been ill since last
summer. His condition for several
weeks. had been critical
Mr.. Wilson was unmarried lie Is
survived by his father and mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel II. Wilson, one
brother. Frazer Wilson and one sister.
Miss Jeanette Wilson, all OF Nor
folk, Va. There were at the bedside
and had been with him for some days.
The funeral will be held at 3 o'clock
Friday afternoon. from his late home,
and interment will be made in Lower
BrandyWIne cemetery.
Mr. Wilson had not been we'll since
last January and had been confined to
his home most OF the time since Au-
gust 2 10 was not until later. how
ever, that Brights disease developed.
CONTINUED on Page Fifteen.)
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
D. H. HARMON LOSES
LIFE ON RAILROAD

David IT Harmon. 25ii Market street,
a Pennsylvania Railroad conductor,
operating on the Delaware Division,
was fatally injured by a southbound
train, at Farnhurst about two
o'clock this morning. and died
at the Delaware Hospital with
In one hour. Mr.. Harmon was bring
ing a freight train 20 this city from
down the state and had stopped at
Farnhurst 10 telephone for permis-
sion 90 enter the yards.
As he stepped onto the south track,
enr0ute 10 the telephone. be was
struck by train No. ii1 and had his
right arm and leg cut OF and his skull
fractured
Mr.. Harmon had been in the en-
ploy OF the company for the past
twenty years, the last seventeen being
assigned 10 the Delaware Division. lie
was about 40 years old and is survived
by his wife and one child
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
ELECT COMMERCE
DIRECTORS SOON

The real estate and building trades
section Of the Chamber Of Commerce
met this afternoon TO map out plans
for the coming year and nominate its
candidates for directors.
j. Writ Willis 'and Willard A.
Speakman were renomilated for di-
reciors by the Manufacturers Section
at a meeting held yesterday afternoon.
Additional nominations viii be made
later Election Of directors will take
place at the annual meeting Of the
chamber in January.
r. W. Bacchus was chosen chair
man Of the meeting yesterday and
the following organizing committee
was named: ]. Writ Willis. chair
man; Joseph Bancroft, John W. Nor
ris. Frank q. Cox. Charles C.. Speak
man and II. +. Kaighn. This COM
Nmitiee was authorized to name a per-
manent chairman andi a managing
committee for 1921.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
ARREST THIS FELLOW
AS HE LEAVES JAIL

Acting Sergeant Foreman. OF the
Wilmington police force. went TO the
New Castle County Workhouse this
morning and arrested Otto Johnson,
aged 81 years, a Negro. wanted in
Lynnw0od. Pa. on the charge OF as
sault with intent 20 commit murder,
carrying concealed weapon and high
way robbery.
lt is alleged that Johnson shot his
victim four times. robbed him anu
left the man apparently dead, coming
90 Wilmington. Soon fter his ar
rival here he again felt the need OF
Teplenishing his eXchcquer, was
caught in the act and has Just fin
ished serving a term Of one year in
the New Castle County Workhouse.
Johnson waived a hearing and was
returned 20 LynlwOod this morning
in the custody Of Pennsylvania State
Detective Foster.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
4 KILLED in
POWDER BLAST
dupont Company Men at
Moosic, Pa, Plant Blown
TO Death
TWO WORKERS
BADLY INJURED

SCRANTON. Pa. Dec. %. UNITED
Press -Four men were killed and
two badly injured as a result OF a
black powder explosion In No. pack
ing house. Of the dupont Powder
Works. at Moosic. seven miles from
Scranton. today
The dead are Samuel Bowen, Ed
ward CrOOne, Herbert Rawdin and
Calvin Shotwell. The injured are
Ammon Ellington and Harry Ber-
mingiOn.
All telephone communication with
MoOsic was broken by the blast Some
idea OF the force OF the explosion
could be gained by the fact that the
jar violently shook the central portion
OF scranton. rattling windows.
Relief workers started for the
scene In automobiles. The property
damage could not be estimated this
morning.
s25 worth OF Records free. Afford
Piano Co.. 2i0 W. 9th St.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
Webb VICTIM OF
AUTO BANDITS
Held Up Near Frederick and
Robbed of $42 and Two
Watches
ALSO TOOK HIS
LICENSE CARDS
Special 10 The Evening Journal.

EE"NAHA ~ AAN AaNNAAAAAA uWMANAhAs
DOVER, Dec. 22.-Earl Webb. who
is visiting relatives in Frederick, was
held up by two automobile highway
men while on the way from Dover in
machine early last night and robbed
OF SAP, his gold watch and a woman s
wrist watch which he had purchased
In Dover for a Christmas present.
The hold-up. Webb explained to Of
flcers took place about 8 O'Clock on a
bridge near the Camden campmeeting
grounds. When he approached the
bridge in his car, Webb noticed an
other car standing on the bridge and
two men apparently working on TO-.
Just ase he got TO the car. The two
men Jumped on The running board OF
his machine and with drawn rcvOl-
vers ordered him TO hold up his
hands. one Of the men then went
through his clothes taking the money,
Continued on Page rwol
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
CLOSED SHOP
DRIVE ON IN
MANY STATES
Railroad Brotherhood Labor
Adjustment Board OPP
posed by Industry
MANUFACTURERS ARE
CALLED TO CONFERENCE

CHICAGO. Dec. 29 United Press. )-
Manufacturers Of the nation today
served notice on union labor that
drive against the closed shop had
started when William Buiterworth is
sued a call for "a convention OF big
employers OF The country. Butter
worth Is head OF the Illinois AssO-
ciatiOn, Vice president OF the Cham
Der OF Commerce OF the United States
and President OF the National Confer
ence Of Manufacturers Associations,
comprised OF employers in Colorado,
COnecticut, ItnOs, lndiEna. Mas1i-
chusctis, Michigan, Minnesota. New
hampshire. New York, Washington
West Virginia and Wisconsin. lie con
fcrrod with Presldent-elect Harding
yesterday
Bulterworth. In an open letter TO-
day, attacked the pan OF the railway
brotherhoods, Who. he said. demand
the establishment OF a national hoard
OF adjustment TO handle an labor
troubles instead OF the individual
companies handling their own indus
trial AFFAIRS.
Butterworlh said n the brother
hoods succeed In their plan Il would
Influence all other industries.
"rhe plan OF the brotherhood.
CONTINUED on Page TwOl
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
THIS FELLOW
ROBBED SELF
Identified by Pawnbroker
as Man Who Pledged
Jewelry
TOLD POLICE OF
ROOM HOLD-UP'

Many complaints OF robbery are re-
celyed by The City Detective Bureau
and carefully investigated. In many
instances the robbers are captured
and the loot recovered. but It is sell
dom that the bureau has a case siml-
lar TO the one that came TO attention
yesterday. The complainant was
found 10 have robbed himself.
A few days ago a man, rooming on
Eighth street between Market and
King streets, presented himself at tho
police station and upon being inter-
viewed by Sergeant OF Detectives
Benson, unfolded a tale OF having
been held. up In his apartment and
robbed OF a considerable sum OF
money, several diamond rings, a gold
watch and other valuables. The man
requested the aid OF the department
in recovering his valuables and sug-
gested that the thief might have
pawned them.
Acting on the description given OF
the yaluables, Sergeant Benson soon
located them in a local pawn shop.
Telling the proprietor that the goods
had been stolen, Sergeant Benson took
charge OF them and obtained a de-
~ tiiti'A va Ai1 liiAh VIII ldWH'u Il'
ieWelry. The description answered
that OF the man who had made the
complaint Locating this man ycsier-
day and going 10 the pawn shop Os-
tensihly TO have him Identify his
property. Sergeant Benson awaited
developments No sooner had the de-
tectiNe and the complainant entered
the shop. than the proprietor. draw
ing the detective 10 one side. Inform
ed him that is the man who pawned
the stuff"
When charged with the trick the
man confessed that finding himself Ia
need OF money. he had pawned his
jewelry and thought that he might
secure Us return by claiming he had
been robbed
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
HUGHES WON'T
TALK CABINET
Says Rumor Connecting
Him With State Portfolio
is irresponsible
DENIES TALK
WITH SEN. KNOX

MARION. O., Dec. 20 UNITED Press)
Published reports that senator Knox
acting as spokesman for President
elect Harding, had induced Charles r.
Hughes 20 become Secretary Of State.
were characterized as holiday fiction
writing by Senator Harding today.
Il find this one Of the most COM
plete bits OF holiday fiction writing
that has yet been brought 10 my at
tention." senator Harding said after
reading the morning newspapers.
NEW YORK. Dec. % United Press 5
-Referring iO a published report
that ne had accepted appointment as
Secretary Of State under President
elect Harding, Charles =. Hughes TO-
day issued the following written
statement:
The stories published are lrre-
sponsible rumors, and / do not care
10 discuss them"
Previously Hughes, IN conversation
over the telephone. told United
Press reporter that ne did not have
conference with senator Knox IN
Washington yesterday as report
The Washington story stated that
Knox rendered him the office at a
conference IN Washington YESTERDAY
and that Hughes accepted.
Advices from we'll Informed Repub-
lican sources at Marion and Wash
lngipn. however. indicate that there
is little doubt that Hughes has been
seriously considered for the state
portfolio and that 10 may have been
offered 20 him. 10 is stated that the
chief difllculiy.,in the situation. is the
fact that Hughes now has a very lu-
cratiye law practice. As governor
OF New York. Il Is known that Hughes
was forced 90 spend most OF his pre-
yiOus savings for expenses. As assO-
ciate Justice OF the Supreme Court of
the United states, he received COM
paraiively small salary and was al
heavy expenses. Since the presiden-
lial campaign OF 1916. he has built az
Continued on Page TWO.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
BUSH, EASTMAN IN WORKHOUSE AWAIT
ASSIGNMENT TO s YEAR PRISON WORK
Rumors of Shortages Untrue,
Says Bank Commissioner MedW

George L. Medill State Bank Commissioner, today is
sued the following statement:
81 have investigated the many rumors of
defalcations that have been circulated in regard
to Wilmington banks and trust companies as
result of the shortage discovered at the VIII
mington Savings Fund Society, and find such
rImors without the slightest foundation in fact
"The Wilmington banks have all been
smined by the State Banking Department and are
exceptionally sound basis"
Concerning the many of defalcations now
the streets of the city, Attorney Renhard
night said:
"All rmors of defalcations which have been
brought to my attention have been thoroughly in
vestigated and found to be without any fomda-
ton in fact. No additional have been
issued from the Office Of the Attorney General,
and none under consideration.
"The public should be very slow to place
any reliance in the various stories of alleged
wrongdoings which in circulation at the pres
ent time
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
COUNTY BRIDGE AT
NEWPORT REOPENED

The county bridge. near Newport,
on the road between that town and
the state road. has been opened TO
traffic. Il was closed fifteen months
ago. because Of part OF the structure
sagging, due to the pilings sinking.
The bridge was rebuilt by the Levy
Court. Reopening Of the structure is
pleasing 10 persons In the vicinity OF
Newport, as closing OF the draw ne.
cessitated a long detour.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
CHESTER NOW HAS
.7,199 NEGRO RESIDENTS

WASHINGTON. Dec. %. United
Press The census bureau today an
nounced the white and colored popu-
laiions OF Chester. Pa.
Chester now has 1899 Negroes
which is 1913 per cent. OF the total
population of $3.50 In 1910 Chester
had 1859 Negroes, which was i2i
per cent In the last ten years, the
white population has Increased 5Ol
per cent. and the Negro population
4S.J per cent.
Chesier's total population includes
1891 males and 26,i76 females.
Furs for Christmas-bes values arc
at Grants. 6i5 Market street-Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22

NNililS IN IlNlll iA-
herculosis have not
been able 10 get out
the little Merry
G. hris M as and
Healthy New Year"
stickers 10 { d e
schools soon enough
to suit the children,
although they are
now on sale In an
fho echoolg FOr
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
REOPEN POLONIA THFATRF

After extensive alterations the Po-
lonia Theatre, at Maryland avenue
and Linden street, will open tomor-
row afternoon. The seating caDacity
Of the building Is now 1000 and the
theatre presents an unusually attrac-
tive appearance with its new coat of
paint. both on the inside and outside
The alterations have been made un-
der the direction Of Martin Tomczyk
contractor.
The first program will be presented
at 4 o'clock and will include a six.
reel picture, entitled, Valley OF
Doubt" a twO-reel serial and a two
reel comic.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
VOCATIONAL PUPILS
GIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Before a large audience IN the High
School auditorium last night a Christ
mas entertainment was given by about
seyeniy-ilve children OF the evening
vocational schools. under the super
vision Of Miss Ruth storm.
The carol singers, comprising pupils
Of vocational classes at No. 81 school,
Miss Howe, teacher; and No. 4 school
Miss Mcintyre, teacher, gave a num-
Der OF vocal selections.
C.. ID. Garrets0n, pre- idont OF the
Manufacturers Association. presided
Brief addresses were made by George
B. Miller, president Of the state Board
OF Education; superintendent OF pub
lie schools C.. j.. Scott and John p
Nelds, chairman Of the Community
Service. for the community.
A recitation entitled a Sailors
Comedy" was given by two members
OF the SCHOOL. Messrs. Martin and
Ridley. William Wallace. song lead.
or. led the audience in a number OF
popular community songs.
Glover Dairy Safe MIX makes. robust
-LfIAurr
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
IF YOU'RE SUSPICIOUS
HAVE TURKEY WEIGHED

Inspector OF Weights and Meas
ureS SilliiOe has arranged TO weigh
poultry free OF charge in his Office
Room 27S, in the Public Building.
for any one desiring il. Last year
considerable complaint was heard
Of dealers selling short weight on
turkeys and other fowl. and Mr..
SilliiOc requests all persons who
suspect they have been short
weighed. 10 come at once 70 his
Office and have the purchase
weighed. Arrests viii be made in
every case where dealers are
shown 20 give dishonest weight
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
TO PROBE TWO DEATHS.

Inquests INTO the cause OF The deaih,
Of Everett Guest, former guard OF the
New Castle County WOrkhOuse. wha
was struck by a Jack with which ne
was helping TO raise barn and dieC
Henderson. who fell dead in the oflcc
OF DR.. Daniel /. McCOlley, Fourth anc
Adams streets, a few days ago, viii
be held tomorrow MIS- by Coroner
Bullock.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
THIEVES TAKE CHRISTMAS GREENS

Robbers last night broke open a lot
OF boxes containing Christmas
wreaths, belonging 90 Louie Wing,
left on the northeast corner Of Fourth
and Shipley streets. aid carried away
over one hundred fancy wreaths and
other Christmas decorations, valued
at from S25 90 $50.
70 is thought 20 have been the work
Of boys and the police have been in
structed 90 look out for youthful
peddlers OF Christmas decorations.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22

the little ones, who have been aocus-
toned TO selling the seals In past years,
asked anXiOusly long ago Of their
teachers when they could get some 10
take home and sell among their
friends. Already two or three Of the
schools have exhausted their first
supply and come back FOR more.
While the total OF the sales in the
schools does not attain TO a very con-
Continued on Page Five.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
nEAKYNE DROpPEp FROM FORCE.

WilIam ). Deakyne, a pairOlman.
was dropped from The police rolls
Yesterday. afternoon, by order OF the
Board Of Police Commissioners. as
he had failed 90 give the required
notice before leaving the force He
rendered his resignation on Saturday
when directed 10 stand trial on a
charge Of alleged drunkenness.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
MONEY GIFTS
TO BUY FOOD
FORCHILDREN
WilmingtOnians Remember
EurOpe's Hungry Tots at
Happy Christmas Season
'GREEl,HILL CHURCH
GIVES LITERALLY

Subscriptions will be received
at The Evening Journal Office,
Fourth and Shipley streets, for
B the fund TO keep alive 3,5OO,O0O
starving children Of Europe.
Contributions Of 81 and up will
, be received and forwarded 10 the
proper authorities.
This step has been decided upon
. by the committee TO aid those
who wish 10 contribute. but who
do not have the time TO look up
some person authorized TO receive
the subscription.
Although the morning was depress-
ling, a rain drizzle adding TO the gen
eral discomfort Of pedestrians, there
was plenty OF Christmas spirit
abroad in the hearts OF Christmas
shoppers. That was evident from the
maner in which they contributed o.
The fund for the relief Of the starry
Ting children of Europe, al the both
manned today by Junior League
Girls in front OF the Free Library
. Miss Elizabeth Reese, daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs Richard Reese, was in
charge OF the both the first hour
and obtained between SO and $50 in
contributions.
The Junior League girls under the
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
nam ASSOCIATION MEETING

Owing 10 a lack OF a quorum the
reorganization meeting Of the Della
ware Fair Association was not held
Yesterday afternOnO. The meeting
will be held on January Is.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
NEWsPAPER MnITER RuRNEn.

LharIes UanlleId. a reporter on tho
Every Evening, was severely burned
on the face several days ago when a
ceiluloid eye-shade he was wearing
ignitod from a match with which be
was lighting a cigar.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
Sun AND TIDE.
LOST AND FOUND.

I OST-POCKETBOOK, CONTAINING
II SIS. Name. auto license and valuable
picture. Reward II returned to II. j.
Gable, Evening Journal Office. dec22- II.
Continued on Page Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
rs pNEUMONIA VICTIM.

Twelfth street, died suddenly last
night Of pneumonia. Coroner Bullock
made an investigation and declared
an inquest unnecessary.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
STUDENTS SELL
CHRISTMAS SEAL
Children Alive to Necessity
of Combating White
Plague
HOPE FOR HEAVY
SALE FROM NOW

The Delaware agencies conducting
the sale OF Christmas seals and health
Evening journal., 1920-12-22

A cheap, healthful food. Glover
Dairy safe MIX Phone i5i0-Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
GAsOLINE PRCE REnuCEn.

Price OF gasoline has been reduced
9-i0 OF a cent a gallon IN Pennsylvania
and Delaware, from 30.6 TO 297 cents
a gallon, wholesale.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22

Furs for Christmas-best values are
at Grants. 6i5 Market street.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
TODAY'S TENpFRATTrRF

Glover Dairy Safe MIX makes robust
children. Phone i5i0.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
THE WEATHER

Ram tonight and Thursday; warmer
tonight, colder Thursday afternoon
aud night fresh to strong shifting
wiuiis becoming west Thursday.
Williams news., 1920-05-14
Substitute Rice for Potatoes

That the use of rice for pota- toes, substitution already made by many thrifty house. wives, could be even more wide ly adopted with profit, is sug- gestion of the United States Department of Agriculture prompted by the present high prices of potatoes. The de- rartment's food specinaliltsl point out that potatoes are approximately four-fifths water and one-ffth food material, where as in rice, as we'll as in most other grains, the propor- tions are practically reversed. Under normal conditions the prices of these two commodities usually are such as to some where nearly equalize the two from the stadpoint of food cost.
 Recently however, potatoes have sold from $1 to $1.5O per peck, which means about ' to 10 cents pound, whereas rice has retailed at 15 to IT cents cents pound. So long as the price of the two food is sub stantially in this relatinship, rice is the cheaper food.
Williams news., 1920-05-14
Range and Crop Reports

Information by telegraph and mail to the Weathetr Bureau, is to the effect that during the past week the seasonal advance in temperature and freedom, from storms has been advant- ageous to stock and generally of ranges. In the northern sections where soil moisture is most abundant grass is coming on nicely and the water supply has suffered little dimunition hear the Mexican border the absence of rain is manifesting itself in the browning of range pasture but stock are maintain, ing a condition ranging from good to excellent. In the Pres- colt, Coconino and Coronado National Forests the range is in good condition and losses in the trying month of May are ex- pected to be small. In these Forests and adjacent territory the calf crop is unusually large and present indications point to one of the largest brandings of recent years. Two thousand feeders were shipped from Pinto, Ariz. during the week and large numbers from other points on the Santa Fe Railroad.
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 Damage reported to have accrued to the cotton crop on account of "sore shin" has been reduced by more favor
Williams news., 1920-05-14

Arizona, containing 80 acres, as additional to his Homestead Entry, Phoenix Arizona Serial O148O9, made June 29, 1911.
 The purpose of this notice is to allow all persons claiming adversely the lands described, or desiring to show it to be min eral in character, an opportun- ity to file objection to the ap- plication. Any and all persons so claiming adversely or desir- ing to object for any reason to the disposal to applicant of the above described lands, should file their afidavits of protest in this office on or before May 24, 1920.
 CHAS. E. MARSHAL.
 Register. First publication: 4, 16, 20. Last Publication: 5, IA, 20.