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Evening journal., 1920-06-03
NEW LEADERS OF
&. 0. P. GREETED
Young Mems Republican
Club Has Hundreds at
Reception
MAJOR SYLVESTER
TELLS EXPERIENCES

Charles Warner, chairman OF the
State Republican Committee; Charles
A. Patterson, chairman Of the Re
publican County Committee, and Col
j. Austin Ellison, chairman Of the
Republican City Committee, were
guests OF the Young Mems Republican
Club at reception and entertainment
held in the club house, $40 King
street. last evening.
The auditorium Of the club was fill
ed TO capacity despite the warm
weather, and the greatest interest in
party affairs was shown by those
present.
The evening opened with a Jazz
concert by the Original Six Orchestra
followed by an interesting address,
My Experiences" by Major Richard
Sylvester, formerly superintendent Of
police of Washington, ID. c., now
manager Of protection for the du-
POnt Company.
Major Sylvester gave detailed re-
view OF his experiences with presi-
dents and members OF the cabinet
and the diplomatic corps. His we'll
phrased reminiscence OF the martyr
presidents, Lincoln, Garfield and Nc
kinley. were particularly interesting
TO his hearers.
The reception TO the new leaders
concluded the evenings entertain
ment Mr.. Warner, chairman Of the
State committee; Mr.. Patterson
chairman OF the New Castle County
Republican Committee, and Col. Eli
son, chairman OF the City Committee
were introduced individually TO those
present and made brief scpeeches in
which they emphasized the necessity
for fostering and promoting party
harmony in order that the Republi-
can victory in November may be the
greatest the party ever has known.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
ANTS RETURN
THEIR THANKS
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said that only one more State is need
ed TO make ratification complete, There
are States where IL is believed the
ratification is illegal, because it was
brought about in a dishonest way, as
ia the case OF West Virginia and
others. Hence, we still claim that the
next State will not be the Both
From now on, our party leaders
must see by the handwriting on the
wall that the people will not stand
for minority rule and that amend
ments should not be forced upon un-
willing States. Louisiana is standing
firm. North Carolina will not ratify.
and ] doubt II any State In the Union
would be willing 10 force suffrage
upon ten States who have rejected
II, 10 say nothing OF forcing It upon
Maine, Ohio. Missouri, New Mexico
and oklahoma, who have asked for
referendums.
Il wish to thank all our many
friends throughout the Stale, through
the medium Of the press, for their
encouragement and assistance In vim
dicating what we believe 10 be the
Will OF the majority OF both men
and women OF Delaware"
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
DRUGGISTS OF
STATE GATHER
George w. Rhodes, of New
ark, is Chosen President
For Another Year
DISCUSS EFFECT
OF KLAIR STATUTE

The thirly-third annual meeting Of
the Delaware Pharmaceutical Society
was held at the Hotel dupont this
morning. Following the reports Of
the various committees. the follow
ing officers were reelected:
President. George W. Rhodes. OF
Newark; vice-president, James T. Chal-
lenger, for New Castle county: James
w. Wise. Of Dover, for Kent county ;
and William H. Chambers. OF Lewes.
for Sussex county; secretary, R. II.
.Newsome treasurer, Frank p. Cafone.
The board OF directors elected is
John o. Bosley, Charles w. Rhodes
w r. Keyes, Of Clayton. Dr. Joseph
CarrOw and Erdman Hoffman
At the opening Of the Meeting, at
which Mr. Rhodes presided. n. B. Dan
forth spoke Of the effect the Kair
law had upon the business of drug
gists.
An entertainment and luncheon fol-
| lowed the business session, in charge
/ Of Lawrence Ferry, as chairman.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
SUFFRAGISTS TO
CONTINUEFIGHT
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naming fOrty-seVcn States OF the
Union. the association leaders said
they would continue bo insist that
Delaware ratify and thus get IN line
Is a suffrage Slate OF its own accord.
Mrs. Henry Ridgely, president OF the
equal Suffrage Association. in a state
ment made public shortly after the
House had voted against considering
ratification, said:
~Of course. failure 20 ratify is a
fearful disappointment. But 10 really
Is only a brief delay. The women
VIII win inevitably and soon. In com
mon with Other reforms, ours has
had much 20 ovrcome, hut iustcie al
ways trlumphs In the end
Miss Leah Burton, executive secrc-
tary OF the association, said 1T Il
700 bad Delaware is not 10 have tht
honor OF completing ratification, bu'
we have fought a good. clean fight ant
by no means are we dispirlted. WI
are going to carry onr
In conclusion the suffrage leader
aid they wanted the Statae and ooun
Try 10 know that neither the suffrag
lssue nor the Delaware Equal Suffrag
Association was dead. but that tn
ISSUE was merely checked for the tint
being.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
ELSMERE CLUB EJECT.

AT the meeting Of the Elsmere
Civic Club held yesterday afternoon
the following officers weer elected
President, Mrs. John W. Reynolds (;
president. Mrs. w. b. Carswell +,
secretary. Mrs. II. Downing; treas
urer. Miss Wilabella Shurter. The
iellers for the election were Misc
Fannie Butler and Miss Charlotte
Hearn.
At the close Of the meeting. Mrs. II.
p. Jones. retiring president, was pre-
sented with a basket OF flowers. The
presentation speech was made by
Mrs. J. T. Smith.
It was announced thai the club
will give an entertainment on June
80 in the Presbyterian Church. Miss
Nirgi-la Fuller is in charge OF the
nrog<m.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
MISSION WORKERS HEAR ECHOES

Echoes Of the recent Presbyterian
held recently in Philadelphia, were
gwen on Tuesday evening at The meet
ing Of the Woman's Missionary Society
Of First and Central Presbyterian
Church.
Mrs. George Cornell and Miss Eva
Taylor were in charge OF the program
Mrs. Cornell gave an interesting ac-
count Of a pageant that was given at
The Jubilee meeting. Miss Taylor and
Miss Louise Hardcastle gave reports
of the meeting Miss Luella McAllis-
ter reported a meeting OF the General
Assembly.
Following the reports a social hour
was enjoyed.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03

Presentation OF a portion Of the
sterling silver medals ordered by the
State for service men Of Delaware VIII
Meeting OF Delaware Post, No. 4,
American Legion. The meeting will
be held in the State ArmOry and Will
be known as War Risk Bureau
Night" Motion picture films show
ing Uncle sam, Insurance Agent" and
featuring Sergeant York's exploits
will be shown. All members Of the
Legion in Wilmington, irrespective OF
color are asked 10 attend. There are
5000 service men in Wilmington and
rural New Castle entitled to the
tokens. The name Of each recipient
is engraved on the medal.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
AssATIT CASE CONTINUED

Recollection OF the circumstances OF
his injuries failing him for nearly
one month. Thomas Leonard, who
was found suffering from a fractured
skull at Second and Union streets on
the night OF May s. became more
clear as 10 how he was injured two
days ago and charged Euthos ]. Frank
with assaulting him
Frank was arrested yesterday by
Detectives MShoney ard Mcdaniel on
charge OF assault and battery. Hear
ing In the case was continued until
Monday by Deputy Judge Finger In
Municipal Court this morning
10 Is said that Frank beat Leonard
over the head with a chair leg.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
CUMMINGS ADDRESSES
CITY R0TARIANS

Todays luncheon meeting OF the
Rotary Club was featured by an ad-
dress by Ralph Cummins. governor Of
the fifth rotary district, including
Wilmington, who spoke on the com
ing Atlantic City convention OF Ro-
tarians and OF the value Of attendance
thereon to members of the society.
Today's general subject was Mem
bers' Business" The speakers and
their subiacts We're: Joseph >.
Hamilton, "Brick-making and Ma
sonry;" Edward Bixby, Automobile
Production" and the Rev. John Skill
ton. headmaster Of Tower Hill School,
"Our New pricate school,
The Boy Scouts challenged the Ro-
tarians to a ball game TO be played
at the scout camp at an early date
The challenge was accepted and Or
j. n. Squires named manager OF The
Rotary team.
The attendance today was II pei
cent. the largest in the history oi
the local club.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03

To insure proper recreational facil-
tiles for the children Of the city, with
advantages they have not heretofore
enjoyed, the Wilmington Community
Service has secured the assistance Of
another worker, one Of whose princi-
pal duties win be to assist in organ
izing Fairgrounds in the city. The
new community worker is Miss Fran
ces L. Range, who has had two years
experience in Community Service work
in a number Of cities throughout the
country.
1t is the intention Of Harold Keats,
executive officer Of the service. to
have Miss Range take charge Of
athletic and social recreation work
among the women and girls OF the
city. This will mean an expansion OF
the present recreational work being
done by the Community Service.
Miss Range, during her connection
with the Community Service, has
been engaged in Omaha, Neb. Colum-
bus. o.: LaWtOn, Okla, and BOches-
ter. n. Y. While in the latter city
Miss Range had charge Of Ganneti
House, one Of the largest community
club centers in the country. She
was also intimately connected with
the Y. w. C. A. in various cities in
the work Of that association with
industrial girls.
In the work OF the Community Ser
vice with the nine Fairgrounds JUS
taken over from the city il is the in
, tention Of the service to cooperate a.
much as possible with the City Play
| ground Association and with the Parl
Board playground officers Organiza
tion Of neighborhood playground as
sociations to stimulate interest il
these recreational centers is another
part OF the extensive program beinl
/ mapped out by the service which il
also maxine efforts to secure needed
paraphernalla. .AAAs
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
FOUR LEAFS SOCIAL SEASON.

With the advent az the summer sea-
son elaborate preparations are now be
Ing made by the Four Leaf Glover
Club 10 take advantage Of the alluring
weather by spending the many week
ends in motor trips, yachting cruises.
etc
The club has recently purchased the
yacht "phillehealee." which Is now
being reiltted for weekend cruise
down the Delaware.
A tea and Dansant is also being ar
ranged by the club 10 be given with
/ in a fortnight
The entertainment committee Is
considering at this time the making Of
arrangements whereby horseback rid
ing may be taken up by some Of the
members.
A motor trip over the present week
end win be taken by the Four Leaf.
and 1t is planned TO visit many point.
on the Eastern Peninsula.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
n 8 q EnR cApT. COOPER

For his services In the war, Capt.
Edwin H. Cooper Photographic oni-
Ger OF the TWenty-siNth Division and
a former resident Of this city. has
been decorated with the Distinguished
Service Cross by General Edwards.
The department stan and q number
Of civilian friends OF Captain Cooper
witnessed the ceremony. General Ed
wards said ne was expressing the
unanimous opinion OF the whole divi-
sion in thus hOnoring Captain Coop
er, and felt he was rightfully entitled
TO the decoration because Of his
many deeds OF bravery in connection
with his work on the first line taking
photographs woch were an invalua-
Bile aid TO his division in the prosecu-
ton OF the fight against the Boche.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
mission WORK
OF METHODISM
Interesting Reports Heard
Today at McCabe Church
Meeting
TO HEAR FOREIGN
FIELD WORKERS

Interesting reports were read this
morning at the third quarterly meet
ing Of the Wilmington District Of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society.
held in McCabe NJ. E. Churcn-
Mrs. F. B. Joseph reported Si90S3
spent during the last quarter for mis-
sionary purposes. Greetings were
read by Mrs. E. F. Shilling from Miss
Matilda Spenser, a missionary who
has Just returned TO this country from
the Orient.
Mrs. Adam Stengle gave a report or
the extension work Of the society
and the great amount OF work given
TO the "shit-ins," and business Wo-
men.
Miss Katherine Truax. new confer
ence secretary, asked for the cooper
alton Of all societies during the COM
ing year and TO make it the greatest
year in the history Of Womans For
eign Missionary work.
A report on literature was made by
Mrs. Hubert A. Roop. The new book
for the coming year IS THE BiDle ana
Missions"
Miss Susan B Lodge, a home secre-
tary Of the Philadelphia Branch en-
phasized the great Importance OF all
auxiliaries bringing larger sums than
usual into their treasures.
Mrs. NJ. r. Lincoln announced that
meeting OF the officers and secre-
taries of the national executive com
mittee Of the w. F. NJ 5. would be
held in st. Paurs NJ. E-eChurch, this
city, IN May, 1921.
MONDAY prayer was made by Mrs
M. r. Lincoln. A box luncheon was
| served at noon.
Among the speakers at this after
moons session will be Miss Clara
Bell Smith, a returned missionary and
DR.. Philip Jaisheu, who will give q
| message from Korea.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
ORIENTAL LODGE ELECTS.

At the annual communication OF
Oriental Lodge. A. F. and A NJ last
night these officers were elected W.
+. Ebbert, worshipful master; J. C..
MacRoberts, senior warden; Willard
S. Black. junior warden; George j.
Middleton. secretary and James II.
Morris, treasurer. Following the cleo
tion members Of the lodge enjoyed re-
freshments and a brief entertainment.
The Rev. Charles II. Bonner, pastor OF
Hanover Presbyterian Church invok-
cd ihe blessing.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
SPECIAL TROLLEY
SERVICE TO CIRCUS

Anticipating a large crowd at the
American Legion Exposition and Cir
Gus this afternoon and tonight, as to-
day is the first Of the Thursday bust
ness half-holdays Of the summer sea-
son the Wilmington and Philadelphia
Traction Company this morning ar
ranged for extra trolley service.
Thus far the company has handled
the crowds to and from the circus
without a hitch, and has added suf-
ilcient large cars 10 give a headway
Of 3A minutes. This service is In
addition 10 the regular Darby cars.
After the afternoon and night rush
TO the circus grounds at TNwenty-ninth
and Market streets is over, the extra
cars re plced on a siding and kept
there ready to return the throngs Ia
their homes after the performances.
Each day the Want Ads are full OF
live suggestions for saving money
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
CnMMIINITY sING AT FLsMERE.

The community slngl hold last eNen-
ing. by the Elsmere Civic Club, at the
Presbyterian Church, was a success,
and the residents are most enthusi-
astic over the summer program, dur
ing which time sings viii be held
every two weeks.
Last nights sing was led by Guy Il
Ford who proved an efficient chOris-
Ter. Toward the end OF the evening
Ravmond r.. Haub Of the Community
Service. led a few Of the last songs
Harold Keats, Of the Community Ser
vice. gave an interesting talk on
community work, urging the residents
10 realize the value Of cooperation In
obtaining any civic betterment
whether IL be OF a material or spir-
ilual kind.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
MI. AIRY SCHOOL CLOSES

The community meeting held last
Tuesday night in Cenlreville Hall
marked the close Of series Of
meetings which have been held
throughout the last year, under the
auspices Of MI. Airy School. At The
close OF last meeting Horace L. Dill
worth. Henry NJ. Candy and John
Frederick made addresses.
The community meetings win be
resumed in the fall The school will
close tomorrow. Miss Griflih the
teacher viii spend the summer al
| her home In Saford.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
CHANGERS THANK
PIERRE S. DUPONT

The quarterly meeting OF Pomona
Grange Of New Castle county is be-
ing held today in Eden Hall, 206 West
Tenth street. William p. Naudain,
worthy president, is presiding. John
Nevln, Frederick C. Snyder and Ar
mold Naudain, Jr., were apponteded
committee 10 draw up a resolution
thanking Pierre s. dupont for what
he has done toward lettering school
conditions OF the State. especially
those in the rural districts.
This resolution and the farm labor
question will be the subjects dis
cussed at the afternoon session. It
was decided to hold the annual field
meet at the State Fair Monday, Au-
gust %. National Worthy Master
Lowell will be the principal speaker
The executive committee has been
instructed TO work out the other de-
/ tails for the meet.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
JUICE FACTORIES TAKE BERRIES.

Shipments OF strawberries from
points along the Delaware division Of
the Pennsylvania railroad. this year
is only about 20 per cent. OF the
quantity shipped during the CORES
pondlng period Of last year. It is said
the shortage is caused by the growers
selling their crops to Juice factory
representatives The price being paid
is said TO be 81 cents a quart on the
vine.
The comparison OF shipments fol-
low: Yesterday, 292,0A quarts; cor
responding date last year, S59,72j
quarts.
Total Nhipments to date 52i.506: for
the corresponding period last year
3. .262 0o3.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
WAISU-DIrTrON.

Miss Marie l.. Walsh and Joseph ].
Dublon were married yesterday af-
ternoon. in ST. Patrick's r. C.. Church,
by the Rev. James p. Qulgley. The
bride was attended by Miss Madeline
NJ. Lawless as maid Of honor. Dennis
Murphy was best man. The bride was
becomingly gowned in white georgette
over white satin. Her tulle veil was
arranged in the latest cap effect
caught with orange blossoms. She
carried a shower bouquet OF bride
roses. The maid OF honor wore a
gown OF pink organdie with picture
That 10 match and carried pink sweet
heart roses
Following the ceremony a reception
was held az the home Of the bride
after which the couple left on a we'd
/ ling trip north. Mr.. and Mrs. Duttor
/ will be at home 30 their many Friends
after June 40, at their new home
/ 1920 jefferson street.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
G II nEERING RETIREs.

6. Edgar Deerng, haberdasher, az
S23 Market street. has sold his stock
to Goodsteln Brothers, Of Philadel-
phia, and Trenton Mr.. Deering, who
was in business here for more than
nine years. will retire.
The new owners have leased the
property for three months, during
which time they plan 10 sell the
present stock al a considerable re-
duction. The store Will afterwards
he nccnnied as a shoe store.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
EXPLOSION WRECKS
MILL ACROSS RIVER

Wilmington was shaken by an ex-
plosi0n at the Carney's Point plant
OF the dupont Company at i035
O'Clock last night Nobody was hurt
The, explosion ACQUIRED in a still.
Company employees from other
buildings rushed TO the scene to
fight the flames which broke out i'm
mediately after the explosion oc-
CURED and destroyed the still house
The fire was eXtinguished about mid
night. The damage is not great.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
CLOSING EXERCISES AT
THE TEMPLE OF TRUTH

The closing EXERCISES OF the Sum
day school Of the Temple Of Truth.
will be held on Sunday afternoon. in
the school assembly room. The pro-
gram will include a chidren's service.
recitatiOns and songs in Hebrew, as
well as in English and musical selec-
tions. Prizes and honOrs will be
awarded by Rabbi Rablnowifz 10 the
pupils who have done exceptional
work during the year.
Following the exercises. a reception
will be given TO the children OF the
school and the audience, the Sister
hood acting as hostesses.
The regular Sabbath services Will
be continued at the Temple on Fri
day evenings, at s o'clock.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
FAIRY APPOINTMENT
BEFORE COMMITTEE
speoIal o The EvenIng JournaI.

Special to The Evening journal.
WASHINGTON. D. c., June 3.-The
nomination Of Martin F. Fairy as
United States marshal for the Della
ware district was referred today 10
a special committee. consisting or
Senator'S Brandegee and Sterling, Re
publlcans, and Walsh. Democrat, Of
Montana.
This action was vigorously re-
sisted by the Democratic members OF
the Judiciary Committee who have
been interviewed during the last few
days by former Senator salisbury,
who has been here endeavoring to
have Mr.. Farry's nomination confirm
ed as Congress is about 10 adjourn.
10 seems certain that Marshal Farry's
confirmation will go over until De-
Cember.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
HAS MESSAGE FOR
BOYS AND GIRLS

Chancellor George II. Bradford. who
Will make an address at the Chautau-
qua tonight has a message that ap-
peals 10 men and women and boys and
girls OF all ages. He points out the
vital truths Of the value Of sound
standards; the practical wealth of
education; the inadequacv of superb
oial living, and the final glory Of con
scientions endeayor in a manner that
stimulates the ambition Of every red
conpuscled man and woman who hears
him.
During the years that he lectured
throughout New Zealand and Australia
under the auspices Of the United
States government, there was not a
center that failed to grasp the practi-
cal ideas and Suggestions and 10 in
corporate them in their own lives and
Institutions and civic growth.
All transportation methods viii flnc
prosperity through the use Of the
Want Ads There will be many home
ads. considered this week
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
EDDIE WALLACE

Boxing isn't particularly on the
boom in Australia, according DO Ed
who has Just returned from there.
The war made the people tighten up
on expenditures and now it's a habit
with them He says:
Australian promoters have been
counting their gate receipts in shil-
lings instead Of in pounds since the
war. The game is going very badly
over there. Clubs all raise their
prices when Americans are on the card
and the crowd shrinks proportonally.
Receipts for the two shows / took
part in were very SLIM"
The annual production Of anthracite
coal in Pennsylvania is more than So
100000 gross tons.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
NEGROEs TO GO TO CHICAGO.

A delegation OF Negro Republicans
Will attend the Republican National
Convention In Chicago, leaving Phila-
delphia on Monday. They will in
clude Charles II Colburn, Of the
state Central Committee; City Coun-
Gilman John II. Hopkins. Robert ID.
Nelson. editor Of The Advocate, and
John W. Thompson. chairman Of the
Second dard committee.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
'PUSSYFOOT' WILL
URGE PROHIBITION

William e. (Pussyfoot) Johnson.
ardent prohibition advocate who has
Just returned from England. will
speak in St. Pauls NJ E. Church to-
morrow evening Of his experiences
while abroad. as well as OF some
plans that the Anti-Saloon League
has for keeping this country within
the observance Of the prohibition law.
The lecture is free to the public.
While in London "Pussyfoot" lost
his left eye when attacked by college
boys.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
BABY LANE FAMILY.

MT and Mrs Marfln DOnaId Lane aft
being congratulated on the birth OF a
SON. born Tuesday in the Homeo-
pathic Hospital. The baby has been
named Martin Donald Lane, Jr. Mrs.
Lane will be remembered as Miss Car
rie =. Angerstein. Mr.. and Mrs. Lane
make their home in South Orange.
n j.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
DEATH OF MRS. JAMES PRETTYMAN

Mrs. Hebeoca cannon Prettyman.
wife OF James Prettyman. OF No. ii05
West street. died late yesterday. She
had been in failing health for some
time and was So years old Mrs. Pretty
man was a former resident Of smyrna
and interment Will be made at that
town Saturday, following services at
her late home, in this city, Friday
evening
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
TWILIGHT LEAGUE TO ELECT.

Members Of the Twilight Baseball
League Of The \. NJ. G.. A.. will en-
ioy a dinner at the association to-
night. Or. Carlisle L. Hubbard Will
make the address. Following the
discourse a business meeting Will be
held. at which the election Of team
captains will take place. Leroy r.
Sparks, physical director, will pre-
side.
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
GIRL TRAPEZE ARTIST TUMBLEs

During the free open air high
trapeze exhibition at the American
Legion circus last night. Leila Her
bert. OF the "Flying Herberts," missed
a cue in mid-air and fell TO the net be-
low. She was not seriously hurt and
the act win be repeated late this after
noon and tonight
Evening journal., 1920-06-03
EQUALITY OF MEN AND WOMEN.

Louis G.. Gregory, OF Washington,
d. c.. a travelling teacher Of the Bahai
Movement will address the Mothers
Club, at The Thomas Garrett settle
ment House. at Si5 O'Clock tonight.
His subject will he 1.-The Equality or
Men and Women Mrs Blanche w.
Stubbs viii be in charge and the pub
lie Is invited