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Evening journal., 1920-02-13
RATIFICATION
OF TREATY IS
NOW insight
Official Washington Talks of
League of Nations Rep
resentatives
DETAILS
SOON WITH WILSON

WASHINGTON, Feb. 49, UNITED
Press).-The peace treaty is nearer
ratification than at any time since II
was laid before the Senate. is the be-
lief OF administration oflolals. Steps
which must follow its ratification al
ready are being considered. One OF the
first will be a conference between
President Wilson and Secretary Lans-
ing for the purpose OF arranging the
details incident TO American representa-
tives taking their places In the League
OF Nations council and assembly.
Another matter which is 10 be taken
up at this conference which has 70
do with adjusting Americas interna-
tional relations. Is appOintm mt OF dip
lomatic representatives TO the follow
ing countries: China, Slam, Denmark,
Switzerland, the Netherlands. Finland
and Mexico. Later he selection OF a
Continued on Page Twenty-Five.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
Be CAREFUL, FOLK,
IT'S H00D00 DAY

Today is hoodoo day-that Is II you
believe the ink gets on your trial when
the thirteenth day Of the month falls
on Friday. II behooves us to watch our
step-and pocketbook-today and not b
walk under a ladder that is reared
against a building. Don't break the
mirror for It costs too much TO get
new one, and n there Is a suspicious
odor on your breath don't stand too
near one OF the Hon. Dan Ropers vigil
lance agents Don't ruin afoul a main
law as she might, In your absence. in
vlte some friends TO your home who
have the procllyity Of raising the spir-
It's from the basement" When you
glance down the 20-cent side OF the
menu don't make any mistake, as you
may not have enough money to pay the
bill.
Above all. don't forget to clear the
gutter in front OF your home or Chief
Black will get you II you don't watch
out"
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
ALLEGEFRAUD
BY WOMAN IN
REALTY DEAL
Miss Walla b. Robinson Said
to Have Forged dupont
Co. Name to Papers
CAUGHT In NEW YORK;
CAN'T RAISE BAIL

Tale OF contract for sale OF land for
si75,Ooo alleged TO have been forged in
the name Of the dupont Company. by
a woman now under arrest In New York
for lack OF $4,000 bail was unfolded to-
day. Daniel Caufflel, head OF the real
estate department OF the dupont Com
pany. told the story. the ramifcations
Of which would III a good sized book,
and whose inlricacies smack OF a motion
picture scenario.
Back ln 1916 a neatly dressed woman,
OF "a years, OF buslness-like mlen and
devoid OF any such frills as powder
and paint or fancy toggery, called on
Mr.. Caufflel at his ONCE In the dupont
Building. She said she was Miss villa
B. Robinson, that she came from New
York, that her father had been a bank
er but had died. leaving a LOT Of worth
less securities. and that she was the
Continued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
MISSCARSON, WAR
nurse, IS Home
So Pleased With France,
However, That She Will
Live There
OFF SOON FOR
SERVICE IN WARSAW

nfiss Miriam P. Carson, daughter OF
Mrs. Florida Carson, Of No. 5ii West
Eleventh street. a former newspaper
writer OF his city and. a nurse at the
Roosevelt Hospital, New York City, re-
turned TO her home here last evening
following fourteen months abroad as a
nurse with the American Red Cross.
liu ng the lati part 0f her service
abroad, Miss Carson was amusement
dlrectress In the Southern Zone and as
such she had erected a theatre at
Mans HES. Other amusement places
managed by the young woman were at
Calais. Nice. Mention and Hyeros.
The young woman. who had served at
the Roosevelt hospital prior 20 accent
ing a position on the stage as a vocalist.
is loud IN her praise OF the European
military police with whom she worked
at an L.. o. Canteen at Marseilles.
where with the assistance OF Mrs. Jean
Gardner OF Passaic, n. j., they fed 5000
men in twcnly-f0ur hours. Mrs. Gard
ner and Miss Carson cooking the coffee
for these men and serving the same.
In speaking OF her experience Miss
Carson said she was in love with France
and hoped to make the country her
home in the near future. At the pres
ent time the young woman Is consider
ing an offer OF the Junior Red Cross
Society which is engaged In relief work
in Poland, to take up this work in War
saw.
In speaking OF the amusement enter
prlses conducted by her for the injured
soldiers at the various hospitals abroad
Miss Carson said the greater part Of the
talent she used was the soldiers them
selves. on her arrival IN Europe she
was stationed at Liverpool for two
months and then transferred to France
wherc she remained the remainder OF
her stay abroad.
Miss Carson arrived in New York on
aboard the steamship Nieuw
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
CnANCERs HONOR LINCOLN.

Abraham Lincoln's birthday was ft-
tingly observed by West Brandywine
Grange at Talleyville last night The
program OF The evening was devoted 10
Lincoln. Sketches OF his life were read
and many OF his quotations given. Pa
triotic songs were sung.
II was announced that Farmers
Institute will be held In Grange Hall on
February &c, under the auspices OF the
State Board OF Agriculture.
The men OF the grange will be the
hostesses at next weeks meeting.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
NAIL GIFTS HELP
Community DRIVE
Thirty-hve Teams Send in
Contributions of $3,653
at Noon Today
INDIVIDUALS SEND
IN THEIR CHECKS

officers Of the Wilmington commun-
fly Service campaign drive were en-
couraged today by the many checks
ard letters Of praise that were received
in the mail, complimenting the Ser
vice on its activities in this city in the
past eight months. The fact that checks
accompanied each letter Indicated tha,
The praise was not mere flattery, but
sincere appreciation OF the work ac-
complished.
Reports were received az noon today
from about 80 teams, not including the
dupont Company. Hercules Company.
and some other large tolms. Most OF
those reports came In by mail, and
showed contributions OF s3653. Reports
OF some OF the large teams are ex-
pecied to swell This amount consd-
oBbly.
Special plans arranged for today were
called off this morning when the brand
Of weather that was wished on this
section became known. The plans call
cd for good weather outdoors and COM
pletely spoiled the arrangements made
Clara B. Bubb, Of Hagley Community
House, sent a contribution and wrote
Am sending my contribution and wish
80 could be larger. The work done in
the city is splendid and am sure
greatly appreciated"
Alfred d. Warner. Jr., president OF the
Chamber OF Commerce. sent his per-
sonal check for $50 accompanying it
Continued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
HANLEY-NAS0N
CASES GOES OVER

Owing 10 the death in New York Of
sister-in-Law OF Magistrate Barnet
Gluckman hearing In the cases OF w.
A. Hanley charged with perjury and w.
p. Mason charged with crap" shoot
ing which was 10 have been held before
him at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
was postponed until the same hour to-
morrow afternoon.
The cases grew out OF the raid made
Sunday morning January IL, on the
apartments OF Mason al No. 200 West
Ninth street by the police departm Mt
which resulted In hearing before the
Police Commission and dismissal OF De-
tectlve Sergeant Francis E Green and
Detective Sergeant Alonzo c. King.
The charges are preferred egalnst
Ilanley and Mason by VIM r. Miner.
st nographer OF Attorney General Rein
haNds Office.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
ROOT MAY BE
ONE OF II ON
WORLD COURT
Urged, Regardless Whether
u. S. Becomes Member
of Nations League
ADMIT SWITZERLAND
T0LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP

LONDON, Feb. is United Press)-The
council OF the League Of Nations is con-
sldering appointment Of eleven jurists
OF international reputation to comnoss
committee for an international court
OF justice, Il was learned authoritative
ly today.
The name Of Elihu Root has been
mentioned as a possible selection.
Roots name has been urged. Il was said,
regardless Of whether the ] nited States
becomes a member OF the league.
Members believed his presence emil
nently desirable. II was said. and will
ask his appointment even IL America re-
fuses 10 join the league-if such action
is found possible. Otherwise his pres
ence will be contingent on Americas
entry.
other names mentioned included Pro-
fessor Fadda. Italy; Rafael Altmsra.
Spain; Senior Drago. former minister Of
Continued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
SICKFAMILY
INHALE GAS;
UNCONSCIOUS
Robertsons, Grip Sufferers,
Found Near Death by
NeighbOr
MOTHERS CONDITION
CONSIDERED SERIOUS

Going 10 the home OF Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Robertson, at No. POI East
Thirtieth street this morning. 10 see II
she could be Of any assistance, all the
members Of the Robertson family be-
ing Ill with the grip, Mrs. George Hous-
ton, OF No. 203 East Thirtieth street,
saved the lives Of the entire family.
Robertson and his wife and two small
children were unconscious in their
beds from the effects OF coal gas that
had escaped from a stove in the house.
Mrs. Houston sent a small boy to the
store Of Thomas Baker, druggist at
Thirtleth and Market streets. and DR..
Meredith /. S3muels was called. On the
arrival Of the physician he ordered
the removal OF the members OF the fam
fly TO Delaware Hospital In the police
ambulance.
It was said at the hospital early this
afternoon that all but Mrs. Robertson
were improving Her condition Is con-
sdered serious.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
STRIKE ORDER FOR
FEB. II STANDS

WASHINGTON, Feb. ~. Omitted
Press) President Wilson today hand
ed representatives OF 100000 railroad
workers his decision on their wage de-
mands. and at the same time submitted
10 them a proposition which Is expect
ed TO lead TO further negotiatIons. It
was aulhorltaiiyely stated at the White
House.
II was understood that the President
refused the demands for Immediate
wage increases OF approximately 20 per
cent. What constituted the counter
proposition was no, disclosed by White
House officials.
Immediately after seeing Wilson the
railroad mems committee. consisting OF
Timothy Shea, head OF the firemen; T..
j. Man.on. head OF the railroad tele-
graphers and b. NJ Jewell. head OF the
American Federation OF Labor railway
department. met other railroad repre-
senatlVes at a hotel. This meeting last
ed only a few minutes and the union
men then went 10 A. +. OF l.. headquar-
lIIr ANI a AlAAlANA ANAAANA'h'"s
The meeting OF The railroad men. who
represent IA railroad unions. expected
TO frarne a reply 10 Wilson's proposal
as handed to their committee. This
reply, which they hoped to send to the
White House late today, will probably
be made public at the same time as the
Presidents proposal which Will be CIV
en- out tomorrow
Committeeman said the President re-
celved them sitting In his wheel chair
on The south portlco OF the White
and wore a gray sweater and a vlsored
golf cap. His handshake was frm. his
gestures vigorous and his eye clear, ac-
cordlng TO the committeeman.
"Please put on your hats, gentlemen,
said Wilson, with a smile. as the three
doffed their hats, "ths air Is raw"
Shea said that ne remarked that the
President appeared In good health. to
which Wilson replied. with a laugh:
Il have Just been shaved. that makes
good deal OF difference" according to
Shea.
Shea, who conferred with Wilson
Continued on. Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
WOOD ALCOHOL
in THIS LIQUOR
Ernest Harry, Who Sold 1t,
Gets Six Months and
500 Fine
DIR. WATSON GIVES
RESULT OF ANALYSIS

: Much Of the liquor conhscated in the
raid on the restaurant OF Ernest Harry,
No. sol East Fourth street, on last Sat
urday night, contained s37 per cent.
spirits, principally wood alcohol. State
Bacterlologist Herbert X. Watson tes-
titled at the hearing OF a charge OF SELL
Ing intoxicating liquor without a license
against Harry in Municipal Court this
morning. Some contained S37 per cent.
denatured alcohol and no grain alcohol,
Or. Watson stated.
Harry was sentenced 10 six months
Imprisonment and TO pay a fine OF 500
and costs A charge Of bribery against
him was nolle pressed.
Mrs. Balderino Saienni was fined 500
and costs on a like charge She sold
two quarts OF raisin wine to William
Pratt. Her husband, Peter Saienni, was
dismissed.
In the latter case, Judge Hastings,
with some reluctance. suspended a SEN
tence OF one months Imprisonment
against Mrs. Saienni. There is no way
to break up the practice OF selling in
toxlcating liquor, he said, excepting by
imposing a prison sentence.
In the case OF Harry, II was shown
that Benjamin Harrison was sold a
drink OF jamaica ginger last Saturday
night. Harry did not serve him the
ginger, but told Frank Mullin. who
was working for him. 10 serve Harri-
son the ginger Harrison did not pay
for it at the time. but Il was charged
against his account at the store
May Clark, employed by Harry. also
testified TO selling Jamaica ginger 10
Harrison. She said that Harry ad-
vised her at one time not TO drink the
ginger as IL contained alcohol and
would make her sick.
officers Hynson and Gold, who rad
ed the palce. testified 20 finding about
100 dozen small bottles marked "gin-
ger. co. in Harry's place, and many
other larger bottles OF ginger and other
liquid.
In the case OF Mrs Balderino Sal
enni, it was brought out that she sold
10 William Pratt two quarts Of raisin
wine. containing nine per cent. grain
alcohol, in milk bottles.
James Salisbury was counsel for
Harry and J. Frank Ball appeared for
Mr.. and Mrs. Saienni.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
MANY JOY SEEKERS
FLOCK TO JIT-ZAAR

The 1920 Jlt-Zaar OF Delaware Lodge
No. 4, o. o. F.. will close It's doors
tomorrow night and should the large
attendance continue for the remainder
Of the week, the affair viii be the
most successful ever held by that or
gar, n,zatlon.
The attendance last evening showed
a large representation from Eden and
jefferson lodges and the public in gen
eral. The program for this evening
will be Morine's orchestra and Pro-
fessor Cornwell will give a magical
entertainment. The various provision
booths are making hit with the pub
lie and almost everyone attending car
ries home a basket Of groceries. hams.
bacon. fruit baskets. aluminium ware
and other commodities 10 cut down
the high cost Of living.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
DEAKYNE
GETS PROMOTION

Lieutenant Colonel Herbert Deakyne,
a Delawarean by birth, and some yeani
ago u. s. engineer In charge OF This
district. has been promoted 10 colonel
The nomination for his promotion was
sent 10 the Senate with other nomina-
tions by President Wilson today. Col
onel Deakyne is well known In this CITY.
He was born at New Castle and Is a
graduate OF West Point. During the
war he was brigadier general and chiei
engineer OF the Third Army In France.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13

PORT CHESTER. ~. Y, Feb. 10.
UNITED Press).-Knees. and their ac-
oessories have no place In this Town
at least not for exhibition purposes.
The Rev. Harry B. Heald, rector OF
ST. Peters Episcopal Church, withdrew
as patron OF a benefit for a tuberculosis
fund last November because some OF the
society girls In Il wore kits.
Last night the Rev. Mr. Heald's aver
sion for knees brought TO an abrupt
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
GAS CO. WORKMAN
OVERCOME BY FUMES

Overcome by gas fumes at the Mldl-
son street plant OF the Wilmington
Gas Co., this morning. John Henry.
aged as years. OF No 2iO FIFTH avenue.
had close call from death. lie was
rescued from a pit in which he was
working by other employees who sent
him to the Delaware Hospital in the
police ambulance.
II was stated at the hospital that his
condition was not serious.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
Rector Bars Bare Knees in Church

end a movie show in the parish rooms,
being held under the auspices OF the
church. The nlm. which had been
loaned by local theatre when another
nlm ordered was not delivered contain
ed some knees-stranye ones at that.
"Wcll, Il was passed by the national
board Of censorship" explained the
Sunday School official who was oper-
atlng the movie machine.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
sft.ssa For FAMILIES.

Collections from non-support orders
for January by the non-support Office
Of Halleck s. Ray. exceeded all pre-
y.Ous records for any one previous
month, according TO the report sub
mitted TO Judge Hastings. in Munich
pal Court this morning. The collec-
tions for the month tOtalled SIT $500
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
MAIL SERVICE SOON
FOR WAR VILLAGES

Having complied with the require
ments Of the postal service, residents
OF Union Park Gardens and Of Wawaset
Park housing operations that developed
on the western side Of this city during
the war, will soon have free mail de-
livery and collections.
This announcement was made today
by Postmaster English. who said that
the Postoffice Department had author
lied the employment of seven addition
al carriers for service in the two new
settlements.
These new carriers will assume their
duties on February i6, and will be Sc
lected from the ranks OF the sub car
rlers.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
WOMEN IN NEAR EAST WORK.

Support OF three hundred women
workers for the Near East campaign
that begins on February 20 was
pledged at an enthusiastic meeting OF
walkers held yesterday at the Hotel du-
Pont. DR.. Paul S. Leinbach. OF Phiia-
delphla addressed the women. telling
the women some Of the things he saw
while in the Near East a few months
ago.
DIR. Leinbach is a member OF the ma
tlonal organization and during his stay
In Armenia, Syria and Mesopotamla VIII
messed some terrible sights.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
WAVES HEARING on
SERIOUS CHARGE.

Hearing was waived in Municipal
Court today. by Clifton Griffith, on a
charge OF attempted fclonious assault.
Juge Hastings set bail a. 5000
Grifllh is alleged 10 have attempted
the assault on Mildred Griffith Despite
the similarity Of the names. the defen-
dani and witness are not related.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
10 DEATHS IN 13
DAYS FROM PNEUMONIA

Although local physicians report a
great number OF sick and hundreds OF
cases Of pneumonia, the death records
for the past thirteen days show but
a small number OF deaths. The totsl
deaths from pneumonia, influenza and
grip reported here today is but 10,
which IS considered low.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
MRS. MARY A EaRLEY DEAD.

Mrs Mary A. Farley. wife OF James
F. Farley. died yesterday at her home,
No. no North Connell street. Arrange
ments for the funeral have not been
made Mrs. Farley was the mother OF
Walter p. Farley, a United States sailor,
who died on board ship, in April 1919.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
| CONFIRM SHOOTING
OF ADMIRAL K0LCHAK

LONDON, Feb. i3. UNITED Press).-A
dispatch 10 the Central News said TO-
day II had been definitely confirmed
that Admiral KOlchak. former head Of
the All-RuSsian anti-Bolshevik govern
ment, and his PREMIER was shot and
killed In the prison yard at Irkutsk.
February 7, following conviction by
military court-martial. presumably Of
their own troops.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
TO sTrDY AuERiC,N ,NIzlrIoN

Ella Thachor Union, w. c. r. T.. IS
arranging q meeting for some night
next week In Second Baptist Church
for the purpose Of taking up American-
zation work Miss Ellen Snmworth VIII
address the meeting Members will
note she date Of The meeting early next
week
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
Notice to Readers

Owing to the shortage of print paper, serious
dtion now exists
In order to continue, without interruption, to furnish
its readers with all the news The Evening Journal must
temporarily omit certain features and at the same time
must reduce the quantity of advertising published
AS soon as normal conditions prevail and an adequate
supply of print paper is available, The Evening Journal
will resume publication of all its regular features
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
Help for Starving Tots

Contributions 10 the fund for
the relief OF starving children in
Central and Eastern Europe and
adjoining portions of Asia are
acknowledged by The Evening Jour
nal as follows:
John r. Burrows .S 500
First Presbyterian s. S..... 5000
Chas. and Flossie Hahn. 200
Checks should he made payable TO
the American Relief Administration.
Red Gross. The need is great.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
CHILDREN GIVE TO TOTS
, Evening Journal

Editor The Evening Journal.
Please give this little mite 10 the
starving children. $500. for Little
Charles and Flossie Hahn.
Thank you.
Wilmington. FEB. II.
II you can let us know through
the paper If you received this.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
ACCUSED As DRUG ADDICTs.

Patrolman Rodenhelser and Devinney
this morning arrested John Kelley and
Joseph Bell Negroes. on charges Of be-
ing drug addlcis. They Will be given
a hearing in City Court tomorrow
morning.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
LOST AND FOUND.

I OST-THURSDAY AFTERNOON, EN-
~ velope containing S925. between Fourth
and Market and Eighth and Market SITS.
Reward IL returned to Industrial Savings
AMI Loan Asso. feb13-1t
continued on Pnge Twenty-Five.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
WHO WOULD BE NAN GARNER?

Bids for the carrying OF mails be-
tween here and Richardson Park Post
office viii be received by Postmaster
English until February % The present
contract IS held by Joseph Winner.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
GUARDIAN APPOINTED.

In Orphans Court Wednesday Judge
Rioe appointed James +. Devlin guard
ian OF his grandson. James Edward
Edge.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
MANY ENJOY TInKly SUPPER

More than $50 persons enjoyed the
turkey supper In McCabe VI. E. Church
last night. The supper was given un-
der the auspices Of the Muzpoll Bible
Glass.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
BuILDING PERMITS.

Building Inspector Preston today Is
sued the following building permits
To smyth Construction Company, to
make alterations at No. 20Oi W0odlawn
avenue. to cost si25.
To VI. Capaldl. TO make alterations at
No. Ai2 Walnut street. 30 cost s4l5.
To the ssme builder. 10 make ahera-
tions at Sixth and Spruce streets to
cost $50.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
. ToDaY's TEMPERATURES.
sun AND TIDES

At The Evening Journal ONCE
500 A. NIB 1900 p. NJ. 81
1000 A. Ms 100 p. NJ. &C
Evening journal., 1920-02-13

Certified MIX for Infants-Clover
Dairy Co-Adv
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
RAIL WORKERS REFUSED WAGE INCREASE, REPORT
WILSON GIVES ANSWER TO
RAIL CHZEF.S' WAGEDEIMAlND:
LEADERS ARE ESILEIVTTODAY

AnSUer viii be Made
KnolUn Tomorrow by
Maintenance Of Way
Worke rs Leaders.
Present Indications,
Hoceuer, Are That
PresidentHas Refused
to Grant Complete De-
mandS for Horizontal
Increase to TuUO Nil
lion Employees
Evening journal., 1920-02-13

The Safe. Sensible Drink. GLOVER
DAIRY QUALITY MILK.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-02-13
WEATHER

Partly cloudy and colder
tonight; Saturday, fair; strons
northwest winds.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-03-19
CHAPTER Iil.
Amt She the oar,sst Lite Thor.
euphersty"

Kate EallnIsd into the ranch piazza
around stici the buildings were srt.
slipped freul h"r pony, and ran at once
TO the ,eitI,laene iioh Was "a q s.1e
porch rnetlsilng bridie,
"ilave you heard anything fro,n
t'adY' she cried through the open
door
Nope" he answered, haHttneriag
down u rtvct
Kate called up the hotel where Ma.
t,'ney was staying Al sagpactre, bu,
could NOT ~, him She asked la turn
for Mackenzie. for ieslcr. for Aiec
llantsran.
While she wa!,sSi for All answer the
s,fl moved neryously about the nsn4n
She could nnt slt tuwn ar xcttie her.
self ~ anything f'er sotae instinct
ttta Ter that fvq'ries's tRant aas NO,
lie cut out ~ Whole eleth
The bell rang Instantly she was Az
the telephone Mackenzie was al the
other end ~ the liue.
'bh. Uncle Mae" She had eallDd
bin pacle ever since she eogl,i ret,ef',.