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Evening journal., 1920-12-15
MISSION SANTA
ON DUTY SOON
Had Agreed to Discard Uni
form, But May Change
Program
VOLUNTEERS PAY
THEIR COLLECTORS

Despite the fact mat Chief OF Police
Black informed Mrs. Rosoman. wlfe Of
Captain ROsoman, OF the Volunteers OF
America. this morning. that he would
not order the Santas OF Rescue Mis-
sion Band 10 stop soliciting aims or
Christmas shoppers, the mission
workers today volunteered 90 discard
the uniform so dear 90 the hearts OF
the kiddies, following a conference In
the Ollce u William II. Cooper. at
tOrnoy for Captain hOseman. Accord
ing 10 Thomas Cox. who represented
the Mission Band at this meeting, the
suggestion was advanced by Captain
ROscman that both societies discard
the santa uniform. but early this ar
ternoOn the Volunteers were still on
the streets in the Santa uniforms.
Mrs. =. NJ. Lawrence, leader Of the
Rescue Mission Band, said that her
workers In the costume OF Santa VIII
take their places along the streets
again In The Volunteers S0nias con-
tinuc 10 appeal for funds.
Prior 20 the conference In Mr..
COOper's office. Mrs. ROsoman was in
formed by Chief OF Police Black That
he would net force the rescue work
ers or the streets. as they had as
much right 20 ask for Christmas
funds as the Volunteers
According 90 Mr. COxs statement,
he was informed by Mr. Cooper that
n he lCoX) insisted on using the Santa
Claus suit In his work. ne or others
connected with the rescue workers
would be arrested and an Injunction
secured against them 10 prevent them
from using the chimney or Santa
Claus suits.
According 20 Mrs. Lawrence, she
said she has been informed by attOr-
neys that the law allowing The STATE
20 register trademarks or seals of
organizations Is unconstitutional and
| 10 safeguard their interests The Res.
cue Mission Band has made applIca.
/ tion for Incorporation, with the STATE
/ Department at Dover. 70 Is state,
| In the Incorporation papers that th,
uniform OF Santa Claus and the chin
ney Is a part OF the mission workers
! organization
Caleb r. Burchenal Is attorney foi
/ the mission workers Workers con
necicd with the mission band sail TO-
/ day that their chimneys were PLACED
along Market street a week before thl
/ Volunteers appeared and when th'
/ Volunteers did appear. they place.
their chimneys alongside those OF thl
mission workers.
Volunteer workers, under Capiail
| ROseman, said today that the publi
| had taken "a hand I'm the s1uahbie th
! collections having fallen on on
santa Claus said that he was pah
I 81 % day by Captain Roseman. bu
that the three or more women sOlicl
tors were paid 33 i-3 per cent. @
! what fHnV collected
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
-SYNDICATES
AFTER GARDENS
Only Few of Union Park
Property Tenants Will
Submit Bids
TITLE STILL IN
LOCAL HANDS

II was reported today that several
syndcatcs Of local business men are
being formed TO bid on the JO3 homes.
apartment houses and stores at Union
Park Gardens. Offers for the prop
critics. either as a whole or in part
have been called for by the United
states shipping Board. which holds a
mortgage on the Gardens through
the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
Bids for the properties viii be re-
ceived by the Shipping Board az its
headquarters In Washington up 10
December 81.
IL is said only a few OF the ten
ants OF the Gardens will bid on the
homes they occupy, and 1t is further
said that what bids are made will
be at low figures.
Title 10 the Gardens properties
still Is vested in the Liberty Land
Company OF this city. Charles C.
kurtz, president Of the company, said
this afternoon a transfer would be
made To- the Shipping Board when
ever the government was ready Ia
iulnl its agreement 10 give the land
company five parcels OF unimprOved
land in return for surrender OF the
company's interests in the Gardens
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
LADIES' AID NIGHT
AT st. PAUL'S NEXT

The nrst meeting OF the last week
or the McCombe-Clase Revival. which
has been In progress at ST. pmis
VI. +. Church. was held last night
The church was well filled, 10 being
young Peoples Night" members Of
the Christian EndcavOr and EpWOrlh
League attending.
There was also a delegation from
the High School, as were Miss D0rO-
thy Krause, president OF the City
Union OF the Christian EndeavOr and
]. r. Mills. president OF the Whining
ton District, Epworth League.
Dr. McCOmbe preached on 1.-TWO
Evangelists in Jail and How They
Escaped
During the song service Mr.. Clase
sang as a solo, "Open the Gates OF
the Temple accompanied on the
piano by Mrs. Clase. Mrs. J. H. Nc
COmbe announced the meeting for
Thursday night, which will he
Mothers Night and everyone Will
De expected TO wear flower for
their mother. or, II not, a flower, a
piece OF ribbon.
A bouquet OF flowers viii be given
by Mrs. Clase 90 the oldest mother
present on that night.
Tonight will be Ladies AID night,
and all OF the members Of the st.
pauls Ladies' And will sit together
accompanied by their husbands.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
MORGANTHAU TO
GO TO ARMENIA

WASHINGTON, Dec. IS UNITED
Press Henry Morgenthau, former
American ambassador % Turkey. has
been appointed as President Wilson's
personal representative to mediate 10
Armenia, it was learned today.
IN officially announcing Morgen-
thau's appointment, the state De-
partment said he would proceed with
his duties as soon as practicable
lie is TO be the Presidents personal
representative In the mediation be
tween Armenia and Turkish Nation
alisis.
10 is understood that action will be
delayed until adyices are received as
90 the effect OF the Bolshevik entry
into Armenia and the disposition Of
The Turks toward mediation.
As a result OF MOrgenlhaus being
named mediator I'm Armenia by ap-
pontment as ambassador 10 Mexico
will be dropped. The appointment
was never ratified by the senate.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
SCHOOL SURVEY
ABOUT FINISHED

Charles ForwOod chairman OF the
finance committee Of City Council and
OF the citizens committee in charge
OF the survey OF Wilmington public
schools. said today the survey by a
Of layman under Coun-
Gilman James G.. Mearns was virtually
complete. This survey took in only
the condition Of the school buildings.
The survey OF the educational
facilities. teaching system and school
plant. made by q stan OF experts
from the Federal Bureau OF Public
Instruction, at Washington. was COM
pleled some time ago. but the report
on 10 is not expected before next
week or the week following.
Reports from both The surveying
bodies will he submitted TO the
general committee OF citizens which
will send copies TO the City oBard
Of Education. City Council and Mayor
T1vlOr
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
ALLEN Was OUT
FOR 'STICK-UPS'
Gun Toter Chagrined After
Capture in "One-Horse
Town"
SHOOT THOSE WHO
GET BAD, HIS PLAN

To have been captured slngle-handed
In a "one-horse town." as he terms
Wilmington. before he even had
chance to commence his carefully
planned campaign OF hOld-ups here. Is
a matter of disgust 20 Elmer Allen,
Judging from statements hc Is said 10
have made following his arrest
Allen was sentenced on Monday 90
three years In the wOrkhouse. on a
charge OF carrying concealed "A loaded
pistol, which was found on him when
taken into custody by patrOlman Ed
ward Tucker. last Saturday night.
Frank Carter. arrested with Allen.
was the FIRST 10 tell 0f their sinis-
ter purpose here. admitting mat 10
had been arranged between alien and
him that Allen wac 10 hold up their
victims and that he, Carter. was TO
go through them FOR their valu-
ables.
Allen. following his conviction on
Monday, talked freely 90 Charles J..
Coleman, clerk OF the Municipal
Court.
Mr.. Coleman remarked 10 Allen that
had the pistol and shells not been
found on him, Dee would probably
have been freed as there was no other
charge against him. and commented
on the custom OF highwaymcn carry
ing pistols.
"Nine men out OF ten that you
might hold up will submit peace
ably 30 you, whether you have pis-
tOl or not" Mr.. Coleman estimated.
Allen, however. could not see 10
that way" II always carry a pistol, "
DE told the court clerk. "If anyone
stop keeps quiet never do him any
harm. but N he gets bad. It's my in
tentlOn 10 shoot"
well, any how. it's just a part Of
the game" was the way the gun
toter felt about being arrested with
the revolver on him.
The man is said 10 have made the
statement that he considers the best
/ time 20 carry on hOld-ups 30 be be-
/ tween A and 1890 o'clock at night,
| judging that at that time there is
more probability OF meeting a busi-
ness man on his way home with con-
l siderable money
'Wel. I've got three years now Ia
| think 10 over" he Is said tO have
ended one OF his conversations.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
LENTEN MEETINGS
ALREADY PLANNED

What was expected TO be the larg-
est MONDAY I.enien services ever
held In Wilmington are planned by
laymen OF the Protestant Episcopal
churches OF the city.
At a meeting held In the Y. VI. G. A.
yesterday afternoon. a committee was
named 10 arrange for the services
Howard l.. Seaman was elected
chairman OF The committee and Ar
thur NJ. Liad, secretary. Harry y
Speakman WINS made chairman OF The
committee on speakers and Josiah
Marvel. II. l.. Price and Charles b
Palmer were named as a cOmmltteC
on Attendance.
Members of other denominations
throughout the city viii be invited
10 cooperate In the services and a
big male chorus may be organized.
Meetings will be held on Tuesdays.
Wednesdays. Thursdays and Fridays
during Lent. with the exception OF
Holy Week. The services will be held
In some centrally located church. easy
OF access 90 the busy men and women
rather than In a theatre.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
Y FOLKS PRESENT
ECHOES OF 1920

Young women connected with the
\. W. II. A. presented The Echoes OF
1920 at the Y. NJ II. A. Hall last
night. The entertainment W. in The
form OF a cabaret, opening with the
Alice Blue Gown" dance BY Miss
Beatrice JacOby. Mrs. NJ. Wheeler
sang a solo. The Spanish Dancer. :"
by Mrs B. Hirshout, Miss Frances
Binder. Miss Bessie Goodman and Miss
Anna Hirshout. with Miss Goodman
in the solo dance, was the second
number on the program.
\ solo was sung by Mrs. NJ
Drucker during the japanese dance,
presentey by Miss Rose Drucker, Miss
Bertha Hirshout, Miss Bessie Cohan.
Miss Frances Greenwald. Miss Rosa.
la HillersOhn, Miss Rebl ShtOfman,
Miss Ida Brodsky and Miss Bessie
Wller.
Miss Anne Hirshout and Miss Fran
ces Binder presented a delightful in
depreciation OF the Washington
johnny"
The last number on the program
was the Old-fash lOned Mnuet. pre-
sented by Miss Regina Drlcker. Miss
Bessie Wiiler, Miss Reba ShtOfman
Miss Fay HIndin. Miss Frances Green
wald and Miss Bessie COhan.
Between the acts, the guests conc-
ed. Groll's orchestra provided music
for this part Of the program. Tho
Young dancers were cOached By Miss
Kate McClanerly. Miss Beckley was
pianist.
Tie entertainment committee was
composed Of Miss Reba ShtOfman
I Mrs. Morris Drucker, Miss Anna Wolf
man. Miss Bertha HirshOut and Miss
l BOsalia HillershOn. Miss Helen Vein
berg served on the publicity commit
I tee. The various posters were design
ed by Sigmund SchOOr.
The refreshment committee was
composed OF Mrs. II. Hirsh0at. Mrs J
/ Faher. Mrs. J.. Specimen. Mrs.
Barsky. Miss Jennie Greenstein, Mrs
II. Goldman, Mrs. Schendlemin. Mrs
Philip Henlich and Benaimin Green
stein.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
WANTS DAMAGES
FOR SONS DEATH
Industrial Accident Board
to Decide Ruth Case
Today
GRAHAM SEEKS
COMPENSATION

The State Industrial accident Board
Will decide three cases at a meeting
being held hls afternoon.
Robert r. Reyonlds. a painter. asks
FOR a review OF his case. lie was re-
Gently allowed SIS a week for an in
jury 10 his feet sustained In a fall.
lie now seeks more compensation on
The grounds that his earning power
Is limited.
Another case is that OF Mrs. Rosa
Ruth. who asks Tor compensation
for the death OF her son, Horace L.,
who she alleges died from gas poison
ing contracted while at work at the
Pusey and Jones Company plant. Az
torneys for he company contend The
boys death was due 70 typhoid fever
Joseph 5. Graham Is seeking relief
for a cataract alleged 10 have been
caused by IN injury 70 his eye sus-
tained while working at the VIII
mington Fibre Specially Company
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
EAST Side FOLK
TO COOPERATE
Community Uplift Spirit
Spreads to Fourth
Ward
CHRISTMAS TREE
ON PLAYGROUND

Residents in tho neiehborhood OF
the playground at Fourth and Pine
streets, want their children and
young people 10 have every oppor-
tunlty for health and happiness. This
spirit was uppermOst az a meeting
OF nelghbors In the home OF COunoil-
man James Kane OF the Fourth ward
last night Everybody agreed that
by working together many things
could be provide for the children
which were almost impossible to OBJ
tain by individual effort
Ihe secretary reported that she
found non ing nut cooperation In
her visits o. The parents OF the chill
dron who were using the playground,
and TO such ORGANIZATIONS as tho fire
department, schools and athletic
clubs.
4 temporary organization was
formed with President George Lyon
OF the City Council as chairman and
Miss Elizabeth Downward as score
iary. She Is In charge also OF the
activities at the local playground dur
ing the winter.
A suggestion was made that the as
sOciatiOn should conduct a ncighhOr-
hood party 20 celebrate Christmas
ANA NAnNN a AAN' hNaiA Ali' llAN NAhWllN
90 serve as a symbol OF the neigh
borhoOd spirit OF good spirit The
enthusiasm OF the chairman and
Councilman Kane was contagious
their suggestions bringing out many
ideas from the others present. u was
then agreed 90 form committees and
put The affair through in creditablt
fashion.
The boys and girls as we'll as the
older people or the district are 10 b'
l enlisted as helpers 90 the various
committees. Councilman Kane oiferc1
his home for another meeting on mex
Tuesday evening at which reports
viii be given showing what progress
| has been made and what work re-
mains 10 be done.
The meeting then adjourned and {
social hour followed with music b,
| Mrs. Harold Bennett and with Mis-
| Kauso at the piano.
The following committees were ap
: pointed. Tree and finance. Mrs. Ray
/ mOnd Jones, chairman; Mrs. Haroh
| Bennett. Mrs. Margaret Burke, Mrs
/ James Kane. Mrs. Thomas X. Fitzsim
mons. Mrs. William Hopes. Jess
/ Traub. Program-hiss France
Kause, Mrs Edward Mooney. Mrs
| Florence Warren; electricity, Georg
Lyon; arrangements. James Kane
chairman; Raymond Jones. HarOh
| Bennett. James +. Hopes. Jane
Farmer. Thomas Clark, Thomas X
Fitzsimmons, Harry Quinn, Johi
/ Bradley, William Hopes, Jane
Shields. Others TO be appointed b,
chairman.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
FATHER HELPED
SHENOW TELLS
Since Taking Plant Juice
His Liver, Kidneys and
Nerves Are in Fine
Condition
WILMINGTON LADY'S
STRONG TESTIMONIAL

When the first symptoms Of a de-
ranged stomach are noticcd-head-
ache, biliOusness, constipation, dys-
pepsia, indigestion, sick stomach. food
fermentation. gas on the stomach
there is one preparation that Is a
never-failing relief-plant Juice. u
being a purely vegetable combination
10 Is welcome 30 the weakest stom-
ach and by causing the food 10 digest
perfectly, the power Of self-elimina-
tion is asserted and health Is re-
stored.
Daily testimonials are received in
signed statements from we'll known
local people. telling Of the wonderful
benefit they have received from Plant
Juice. One ~ the most interesting Is
that OF Miss Margaret Matynak. OF
No an South Van Buren street, Will
mington, who has many friends In
this city. She tells how her father
was relieved by Plant Juice as
follows
"Plant Juice certainly brought about
a wonderful change In my father
He was In a terribly run down condi-
tiOn, had no appetite whatever and
could not sleep at night, he was con-
stipated and never could get any medi-
cine 10 give him relief; he got so
weak that he could hardly walk; his
liver was sluggish and he was so dis
o0uraFed he did not know what to
do until he heard OF Plant Juice and
started 10 take II. Now everything
has changed for him; he has a fine
appetite, sleeps fine at night, he is
not constipaied and his liver, kidneys
and nerves are o. X. He has re-
newed strength and vigor and a fine
color In his face. Plant Juice is won
derful and we are glad TO recommend
Il 10 others"
The Plant Juice Man is at The
Miller Drug Store, i0t-s06 Market
street, where he is daily meeting the
local public and introducing and ex-
planning the merits OF this remedy.
Free 9amples given
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
CITY MILK Price
WAR UNLIKELY
Retailers Laugh at Produc-
ers' Threat to Cut Off
Supply
SAY PHILA. CAN
FILL ALL ORDERS

MIX dealers Of this city who buy
.their milk on a butter basis from milk
producers Of this section today
laughed at the threat OF the MIX Pro-
ducers' Association TO cut on the sup
ply OF those milk dealers here who
refused TO pay the producers price
Tor milk. 10 was said that The Trl-
Stale MIX Producers Association Of
Philadelphia was in position TO
furnish all the milk needed for this
city at any time.
According to X. Rozyoki. a milk
dealer OF Van Buren, and Linden
streets, he was cut in his milk supply
yesterday when he refused 10 pay
more than Z ~ cents a quart. MIX
producers associated with the MIX
Producers Association said that other
> dealers would be cut il they refused
10 pay the Wholesale price.
Clarence fraim, Of the Fraim dairy,
q said Today that the price paid by
milk dealers here was Z 81 cents a
quart on a a per cent. butter fat test,
. and when the butter test went higher
the wholesale cost rose accordingly
be said this price has prevailed here
. since last month. agd tina from
August 20 November 4 the price had
been 9 81 cents a quart.
Continuing, Mr.. Fraim said: when
IT, milk producers announced a
price reduction In November the deal
ers also announced a cut OF cents
, on a quart. MIX that sold for 4,
cents a quart dropped TO i3 cents d
quart or cents a pint. whereas il
had been selling at Q cents a pint
Mr.. Fraim said that 20 per cent. OF
The farmers furnishing him milk re-
ceivcd more than Z "a cents a quart
. their milk containing more than Z pei
cent. butter TAT. This fact. he added
benefiiaed him as well as the pro
ducers.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
SERVICE CLUB
TALKS BUSINESS

present Business Conditions" was
the topic discussed by the Social
service Club, at its monthly dinner
and meeting at G O'Clock last evenins
in the Jones restaurant, Sh Market
street
About 40 members OF the organiza-
lion attended the dinner. and it was
the cOncensus OF opinion that the
present business depression. due 10 a
period OF deflation, will be short. Sew
eral members looked for a revival OF
trade by early Spring. and an
economic expert was quoted as fixing
the time In April.
Or. Clifford J. Scott, president OF
the club. presided over the discussion.
Philip Burnet, John 5. Rossell
Charles Warner and Edgar NJ. Hopes,
Jr.. were the set" speakers.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
EIIrs TOOTM FOR W. n. GOOnLEY

W. and Mrs. W. r. Cooley enter
tanned about one hundred OF the
relatives and friends and members OF
the B. p. D. f.. No 307. at their
homie, i3i West Eighteenth street. last
evening in honor OF Mr. Goodley's
birthday anniversary.
Tire evening was spent in singing.
reciiations and speechmaking. At tho
conclusion of the evenings program a
diamond studded Elk tooth set in
gold was presented the host as a
token Of esteem by his brother Elks.
RefrGshments were served.
Mr.. Goodley Is a charter member OF
the local organization.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
Scent HAM SANDWICH
STAGES COMEBACK

The fve-ceni ham sandwich Is back I
PrcstO-its here again, an for a
nickel, half-a-dime.
These glad tidings were waited on
The holiday breezes this morning
from the Presto Restaurant. Si7 Mar
ket street. Also news went forth that
the same restaurant had cut prices
% per cent on nearly every other ar
lIcle OF food sold There.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
HAGIEY DANCE.

The large number OF dance-iovers
who attended the Hagley Club dance
last evening, proved the popularity OF
the dance series. The feature fox
trot was won by John Brainard and
Miss Lena Shibol. They received a
cash prize. The next dance OF the
series will be given on next Tuesday
evening. 10 also will have a special
feature, in which prize will be given;
This dance will be the last one until
after New Years.
At the meeting of the club on Mon
day evening, the following officers
Mere elected: y. F. Gibbons. presi-
dent; C. l.. Baldo, vice-president
John B. Dandy, secretary, and C.. B
Bubb. treasurer.
Messrs. Hand and McGonigle will
have charge OF the ticket arrange
ments for the dances.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
oTOCATING" PIGEON POINT.

A marty OF surveyors, working un-
der ]. Alexander CrOthcrs or the VIII
mington Harbor Commission stan,
was engaged today locating Pigeon
Point" Of course. Pigeon Point
hasn't changed its locality, hut the
surveying party is desirous Of 10
eating" it with regard 10 the harbor
tract This morning the men wero
attaining angles from government
markers on the north side Of the
Chrisiiana The survey is prelimi-
nary 10 LAYING out the foundations
for the receiving and sorting sheds
and warehouses which arc 30 he
erected on tho harbor tract early
next year.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
RAISE TIC MINERVA.

The tugbOat Minerva, which sank
in the Delaware river on Reedy Island
on December ,. while towing an oil
laden barge, has been raised and taken
to a shipyard at Camden. n. J. One
engineer, named Banks. was drowned
at the time OF the accident, but the
balance OF the crew were rescued by
the dredge Manhattan.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
MORE NEW PATROLMEN.

The Board OF Police Commissioners
yesterday afternoon, selected the fol-
lowing names from the list OF appll-
directing them TO appear for physical
and mental examinations, after which,
if'fOund acceptable. they will be given
the usual six months probationary
appointments as patrOlmen: WiIam
J.sBraden, 705 i-2 East Sixth street :
Charles 2. Hannigan, 70i Tatnall
street; William l.. Handlin. 81 Kent
wsod avenue; John ID. Gaines 23ii
Jefferson street; Charles 5. Faulk-
ner. 1901 B street: George l.. War
ringion. i2i East Fourth street: Harry
J. Bambo. 3l3 Poplar street: Walter
r Finley. 1907 East Eleventh street
Watson II. Mahan, 7OS West Eighth
street
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
NEW OlDFn ON SPARKS.

NcsumInF ms old h1DIls after an
order OF SO a week against him for
the support OF his wife and two chill
dren had been revoked last March,
John l.. Sparks was again placed I'M
der an order OF $40 a week by Dep
uty Judge Finger In Municipal Court
this morning. The order this time
was made less because OF the changed
conditions as 10 the mans earnings.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
BREAKS HIS WORD,
COURT FINES HIM

Having broken a previous promise
given the court 10 refrain from drink
ing 10 excess, Ralph pierce's word
Of honor that he would give the po-
lice no further trouble. failed 10 make
any Impression on Deputy Judge Fin
ger. i'm Municipal Court this morning
when he pleaded guilty to charge
of drunkenness! Tie was fined s. and
costs
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
KAFFAUF WANTS HIS CHUDRFN

Arthur kafiauf was ordered Ia nav
$40 a week for the support OF his
three minor children by Deputy Judge
Finger in Municipal Court this morn
ing. He pleaded guilty 20 the charge
OF nOn-suppOrt.
Kaffauf said that he wants 10 SUD
port his children but wants CUSTODY
Of them. saying that his wife Is not
a nj person TO have them in her
charge.
The case was referred n Assistant
Probati1n Oflcer J. Albert Oliver .or
Investigation.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
AGENT nUnELL nETUnNs

Special Agent Rudell. Of The u. S.
Department OF Justice, who has been
engaged recently on some work In
Pitishurgh, Pa, returned to Whining
ton last night.
lie will leave for lower Delaware
this afternoon TO make some special
Investigations for the Department OF
Justice.