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Evening journal., 1920-02-09
ALLIES
WAR GUILTY IS
NOTULTZINATJM
Text of Letter Has Eased Situation ConSid-
erabIy From the German Viewpoint
United States Not Signatory to Demand
Auber, Former Minister to Bauaria, Only
Man TO Surrender

BERLIN, Feb. 9. UNITED PreSs).-
The Entente letter, covering the list OF
alleged war guilty Germans, whose de-
livery for trial by Allied tribuals Is de-
manded, was described today as not
in the nature OF an ultimatum."
The text Of the letter, Il was said. has
eased the situation considerably from
the German point Of view.
The letter, II was learned, was signed
by Great Britain, France. Rumania, Po-
land. Jugo Slavia, Czecho Slovakia, Bel
gium and Italy. It asserts that the list
does not include all the war guilty Ger
mans. but named for the sake Of prac-
ticabillty only those who are chiefly
responsible for war crimes.
Germany cannot conclude necessarily
that other war guilty have been grant
cd amnesty, for the Entente reserves
The right TO prosecute them II they
are found In Entente territory.
The letter asks the right to examine
German archives and asserts a supple
nentary note viii be sent explaining to
The Berlin authorities how the Allied
demands may be carried out.
The official list OF war guilty was ex-
pected TO be published last night. 1t
was understood, Il is virtually the same
as the unofficial list which already has
been published.
Premier Mllerand, Of France, in a
Evening journal., 1920-02-09
REV. {. I. WYATT
DIES AT DENTON
Former Pastor of Harrison
ST. Church Had Just Re-
turned From Hospital
HAD SERVED MANY
LEADING CHURCHES

Many expressions OF sorrow were
heard In Wilmington today over the
sudden death on Saturday Of thr Rev.
Dr. Clinton T. Wyatt. for many years a
minister OF the Wilmington NJ z. Con-
ference and for five years pastor OF Har-
flson Street Church Of this city. DR..
Wyatt died at his home in Denton, Md,
one day after he had returned there
from The Methodist Hospital in Phila-
delphia.
The funeral win be held at o'clock
Wednesday afternoon from the Metho-
dist Church at Denton, with interment
at Greensboro. Md Many preachers
and laymen Of This city are expected
10 attend
Born in G0ldsboro. Caroline County,
Maryland, 30 years ago, DR.. Wyatt re-
ceived his education at st. Johns Co :
lega Annapolis. After teaching school
several years he was received into the
Wilmington Conference as a minister
and served the following charges: 1886,
Chintoleague; 1887, Westover; iSss-s9'
Berlin; fs90-92, Roxana; iS93-9o, Deal 6
Islsnd; is96-9s. Asbury. Md; iS99-i9Oi'
Crisneld; i9O3-Oi, AIiddletOwn; i9OS-iO'
Harriston Street, Wilmington; i9ii-i2'
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Evening journal., 1920-02-09
URGE SURVEY
OF Wilmington
SCHOOL WORK
Plan Would Include COnsoli-
dation, New Building Pro-
gram and Management
NOT ENOUGH MONEY
TO IMPROVE BUILDINGS

The City Board OF Public Education
being without funds 20 make the neces-
sary repairs 10 the schools, Shermer II.
Stradley, chairman OF the finance com
mittee Of the board, VIII endeavor 10
have the board al its meeting tonight
arrange for a survey OF the local school
situation. This plan In all probability.
will be opposed by the opponents OF the
new school code.
II is thought by those school board
members who favor the proposed sur
vey, that only by such means Will it
be possible for citizens 10 get a thor
ough report Of the actual conditions In
the schools as well as the business
metohds employed by the board. The
resolution. which will be presented fol-
lows:
Whereas. This board OF its personal
knowledge, being aware Of the deplor-
able physical condition Of many OF the
public school buildings IN this city and
realizing that they should, as soon as
possible, be replaced by nomplete mod
ern, sanitary structures, and
Whereas. II seems impossible for this
board 10 place this serious condition
before the public SO that the citizens OF
Continued on Page Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1920-02-09
FATHER AND SON
WEEK" COMES NEXT

Beginning next Sunday. at the con-
clusion OF do a Good Turn Week, "
Wilmington. In company with the rest
OF the country, will celebrate Father
and Son Week"
Practically every church In the city
will observe go to Church Day" on
Washington's Birthday. February p.
Father and son dinners have been ar
ranged by the following churches:
McCabe NJ. Z. Church, February 20,
the Rev. George C. Williams; Goodman
NJ E. Church, the Rev. w. C. Harris,
Tuesday, February a.; Epworth NJ. E.
Church, the Rev. T. 5. Beauchamp,
Tuesday, February IL; Trinity Luther
an. the Rev. Milton II. Slime. Monday,
February &c; Eastlake Presbyterian,
the Rev. p. T. Mordecai Friday, Feb
ruary 90.
Evening journal., 1920-02-09
B. E. HACKER DIES
In FRIENDS HOME

Benjamin +. Hacker. well known
farmer and milk dealer living near
sharpley schoolhouse In Brandywine
hundred. died yesterday at the home
OF George Simon, No 1908 Jtnerson
street. Death resulted from the grip.
He was about i2 years old
Mr.. Hacker Is survived by three SIS
iers. Mrs. l.. c. Pollock OF No. 703
Madison street. and Mrs. Walter Me-
Allisier. Of Wilmington; Mrs. Charles
Matthews. OF Phlladelpia. and one
brother. Alexander Hacker. Of Los
Angeles. Cal. The deceased was un-
married and had been In the milk
business for about twenty years.
The Illness. which caused his death
was short. He was stricken with a
severe cold while visiting last Wednes-
day. and was cared for az The Simon
residence. Care and medical skill were
useless, however, and death came yes
terday.
The funeral viii take place from the
residence Of his brO'her-in-law. How
ard c. Pollock, No 7Oi Madison street.
Wednesday afternoon. Interment VIII
be az LOmbardy cemetery.
Evening journal., 1920-02-09
WHAT THE ARMY
OFFERS YOUTH
Military Officers Tell Stu
dents Self Control and Eff
cheney Are Taught
ALSO FURNISHES
HEALTH FOUNDATION

So highly reverenced In the hearts Of
the young people OF America Is the
army Of the United States, that the very
appearance OF two erect, business-like
officers upon the platform exercised an
insianianeously salutary effect upon
the Wilmington High School students
this morning Young shoulders straight
encd up, eyes were kept front. and the
school sat at strict attention through
out the speeches OF the officers. giving
the auditorium fine military appear
ance.
Colonel George w. Biglar. Twelfth
United States Cavalry, Columbus. New
Mexico, and Major Paul II. Herman,
Thirtlelh Artillery Brigade. Railway
Coast Artillery, Camp Eustis, Virginia.
addressed the students upon the bene-
flts Of enlistment In the United States
Army. The talks were given 10 arouse
interest in the countrywide essay con-
test offered by the War Department to
all the school children. Prizes. Major
Herman explained, win be offered by
the War Department, by different
towns. recruiting stations. and local
people. Teachers Will select worthy
essays which will be sent through the
recruiting stations 10 the War Depart
ment for final JUDGMENT. J. Rose. the
ieweler. has offered 10 donate a val
liable diamond ring as one OF the prizes.
Principal A. II Berlin. Of the High
School. Is confined 10 his home with a
severe grlppe-cold. Mss Ruth Storms,
the new musical superior OF the public
schools. directed the singing OF the as
Continued on PAGE Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1920-02-09
Ell. DUPONT,
student, DEAD
Son of Gen. and Mrs. I. G.
dupont Succumbs TO
Pneumonia
WAS STRICKEN
TWO WEEKS AGO

Eleuthere Irenee dupont. the i7-year-
old son Of General and Mrs. T. Cole
man dupont, died this morning at Hill
School, Pottstown. Pa, where he was
student. Young Mr.. dupont was
stricken a week ago. and several days
ago pneumonia set in resulting in the
young mans death. Mrs. dupont was
with her son when ne died.
The young man was one OF the
brightest and most popular students
at the Hill School and following an
nouncement Of his death there was a
general expression OF sorrow.
It was not until this morning that
Wilmington relatives and friends OF
General and Mrs. dupont received in
formation OF the fatal termination Of
the young mans illness. Shortly after
ward Mrs. Paul Wilson, a sister OF the
dead student, and Leroy Harvey
friend Of the family. left for PottstOwn
II was IN June, 1902, when the dupont
Company celebrated the centenary OF
is founding. that the young man was
born. In honor OF the event General
and Mrs. dupont decided to name the
new baby Eleuthere Irenee, in honor
OF the original founder OF the dupont
Company.
Young dupont was born in Whining
ton. His elementary education was re-
ceived through private tutors and al
the Friends School in this city.
News Of the death Of the young man
was wired 10 his father. who has been
South on a business trip. He now is
on his way home to attend the funeral,
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Evening journal., 1920-02-09
FIND HIM DEAD In
GAS FILLED ROOM

Barring the windows and doors Of a
room he occupied over the garage OF
]. A. Coffin, at No. 3O0ls West Twelfth
street, Saturday night. William Magnas.
aged 36 years, who came here from
Wheeling, w. Va, few weeks ago,
turned on the gas from a side wall light.
The body was found last night by the
police, who forced the door Of the room
after Coffin, the owner, reported that
Magnas had not been seen all day
Magnas was employed as a cook at a
local hotel until about a year ago. At
that time he went TO Wheeling, w Va.
where ne remained until few weeks
ago. Returning 70 Wilmington, he Sc
cured the room on Twelfth street. He
had been unable to obtain employment.
He has no relatives here as far as is
known. The coroner has taken charge
OF the body.
The body was removed 10 the mOvgue
and efforts are being made 10 locate the
mans relations in Wheeling he having
none IN this city
Evening journal., 1920-02-09
WANTS HUSBAND
FOR HERSELF
Mrs. Fisher Objects TO Mrs.
Smiths Attentions, and
is Punched
SAYS MAN DID
THE "RUNNING AFTER"

Mrs Elsie Smiths alleged too nlose
companlonshlp with the husband OF
Mrs. Anna Fisher. took an extremely
dlspleasng turn to her when she was
fined s25 and costs by Judge Hastings.
in Municipal Court this morning. for as
sault and battery on Mrs. Fisher. Mrs.
Smith was also sentenced to serve ten
days in the workhouse. but this sentence
was suspended with the understanding
that she and Mr.. Fisher keep apart.
Testimony brought out that when
Mrs Fisher espied her husband and
Mrs Smith at Front and West streets.
last Monday evening, she reproved the
woman for running with him. Dis
pleased at this reproach, Mrs. Smith
struck Mrs. Fisher, causing her nose 10
bleed.
Mrs. Fisher said that she had warned
The defendant a number OF times about
her friendship with her husband. tell
ing her that she was in need Of his help.
Mrs. Smith said she did not strike
Mrs. Fisher until the latter had thrown
a milk bottle at her, which she warded
or with a suit case she was carrying.
And what's more, I don't run after
her husband: he runs after me-" She
declared. She stated that her own hus-
band is living some place in Philadel-
phia.
When asked by the court II she i.
going to let Mrs Fishers husband
alone, Mrs. Smith answered:
Il don't want him. | have one of my
own il | want to live with him."
Evening journal., 1920-02-09

LEXINGTON. KY, Feb. . United
Press Five persons were killed by
Kentucky State mllltiamen this morn
ing when a mob attempted 10 storm the
Fayeite county jail here 20 lynch VIII
Lockett. Negro. charged with the muir
der Of Geneva Hardcman, a ien-year-
old South Elkhorn school girl
The dead are;
John Thomas, Versailles. Ky.
Il. r. Carrier. Lexington, and an un-
Identified Negro girl.
l. NJ. King. Lexington, Ky.
William Ethrlngton, Versailles, KY.
Among the injured were:
Elmer Moore. mllitlaman; John
Clancy, policeman; Frank Ely, police
man, and Mrs. T.. r. Cross, stenOgraphcr.
While soldiers were driving back the
mob OF four thousand which demand
ed surrender OF Lockett. the Negro was
found guilty OF murder and sentenced
TO be electr0cuied.
The Hardoman girls body was found
In a field near her home late Friday
She had been assaulted and murdered.
Bloodhounds put on the trail led to
Lockctt.
Machine guns were mounted 10 sweep
approaches 20 the courthouse. and over
seas soldiers with steel helmets were
on guard when court opened this
morning.
The mob gathered slowly. When
about 1000 were IA the square In front
of the courthouse. voice shouted:
Lets go nowW
Evening journal., 1920-02-09
SERVICE BUDGET
CAMPAIGN Opens
Workers Start Out to Raise
$62,250 for Community
Work
WILL GIVE PROGRAM
AT HOTEL DU POINT

The Wilmington Community Service
budget campaign for s62 $50 opened
this morning. Teams Of workers came
to campaign headquarters on the third
floor OF the Church building, got their
supplies and Immediately began work.
In shops, on the street, at social gath
erings and at many church meetings
this week these workers will seek con-
iributlons. Many clergymen referred to
the campaign from their pulplts yester-
day and with the Endorsement OF Bishop
Monaghan, priests OF the Catholic faith
VIII also aid the campaign.
Harold Keats, executive officer OF the
service who is directing the campaign
said today that there were two things
that contributors should bear in mind
Money paid by contributors for The
service work." said Mr.. Keats, will be
chargeable Off Of income tax returns.
Another very important item, is that
the service is not duplicating any work
Continued on Page Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1920-02-09
FIVE KEIVTUCKZANSKILLED
BYlNILI7TAlNEN WHEN MOB
TRIES TO LYNCH NEGRO
Soldiers Open Fire on Croyd in Front of
Lexington Courthouse 4 fter Oufldms Lead
err Ciues order TO Charge in Attempt to
Get SLAYER of White CirI-Prisoner Con-
ricted and Sentenced TO be EIectrocufed
RIOTERS TRY TO WRES1' GUNS
FROM H4NDS OF SOLDIERS

The crowd surged up the steps 10 the
courthouse A deputy sheriff arrested
one OF the leaders and led him away
Officers with pistols threatened 10
shoot n necessary.
The rioters came on and tried 10 vresf
guns from the militia. Then the order
TO fre was given. Three men fell dead
on the courthouse steps Others car
rled them 10 the rear. Another fell as
the struggle continued. Machine guns
cracked and the crowd broke for cover
Meanwhile the trial OF Lockett was
proceeding in the courthouse. In flf-
teen minutes he was sentenced TO death
March T. Troops were being held/here
to prevent further trouble.
LOcketts life was saved last week
when Governor Morrow. hearing OF the
formation Of a mob in Lexington took
charge OF the State peniientiary at
Frankfort where the Negro was brought
for safekeeplng
Ordering deputy sherlffs 20 guard all
approaches TO the penitentlary. Nor
row sent Sheriff Balm 10 Franklin coun-
~ toward Lexington with instructions
90 prevent the mob entering the State
capitol. The sheriff met the mob in
automobiles on the outskirts OF the
city and on a hill overlooking the pris-
on. Placing his own automobile cross
wise IN the street. Balm persuaded the
crowd TO return TO Lexington 20 miles
away. A few enthusiastic members OF
the mob were arrested but released
when they agreed 10 return
Evening journal., 1920-02-09

letter 10 Premier Bauer made public
today, said France considered the act
OF Baron Kurt Won Lersner, former
head OF the German delegation in
Paris, who resigned rather than trans
init the list and its soverlng letter to
Germany as purely personal and did
not hold the German government re-
sponsible.
Government officials were consider
ably consOled by press reports from
London reporting that Great Britain
was moderating in her attitude toward
surrender Of the accused Germans. The
government, Il was learned, has sum
moned the Reichstag TO discuss Ger
many's plsns for future action.
Nobody, in or out Of the government.
professed to believe that such men as
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg or Cen
eral Ludendorff will be surrendered.
The stand Of Gustav Noske. minister
OF defense, against giving the entente
any aid in surrendering the accused
Germans. may react against the en-
tente nations, II was feared.
France, Il was learned, charges Won
Hlndenburg and Ludendorff with wan
ton destruction Of property during the
retreat OF 1917. Poland bases her
Continued on Page Fourteen
Evening journal., 1920-02-09
SUGGESTS JETTY
FOR REHOBOTH
Col. Jervey Says Reaction
Jetties" Have Proved Eff
fcient for Other Beaches
SEA WALL WOULD
BE TOO EXPENSIVE

Colonel J. p. Jervey. United States
engineer, when asked his opinion as TO
what effect a jetty would have had at
Rehoboth during the recent storm, said
this morning, that in view OF the fact
that the reaction jetties" had proven
efficient along the New Jersey coast
line and several other points on the
Atlantic and gulf coasts, he would con
slider them the proper thing FOR Reho-
both.
The reaction jettles" are formed by
the driving Of two rows OF piling In
curved line. a short distance out from
the beach partially filling them with
stone and rubbish. assisting nature In
making her deposit Of sand.
In many instances these reaction
jettles" have opened Ocean channels
across sand bars. and also reclaimed
land. which had been previously de-
vastated by severe storms. They have
been put to the most severe tests and
in all cases have proven their value
Col Jervey said another proof that
Continued on Page Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1920-02-09
SOLD STOCKINGS ON
SUNDAY, FINED S4

For violating the Sabbath law in
selling a pair OF stockings TO a small
girl yesterday. Mrs. Helen Faulbaum,
who has a store at Eighth and Church
streets was fined 81 and costs by Judge
Hastings In Municipal Court this morn
ing The woma's husband was fined
about two months ago for a like offense.
Mrs. Faulbaum sated that Il was her
daughter who made the sale yesterday,
but that she was willing TO take the
She said that after her
husbands arrest she "cut out" selling
anything but ice cream and soft
drinks on Sunday.
Omcer Leech testified thst Mr. Faul-
baum told him he ut that he should
accommodate the girl vho would have
had TO stay in all day yesterday he'd
she not gotten the stockings.
The Safe. Sensible Drink, GLOVER
DAIRY QUALITY MILK.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-02-09
Notice to Readers

Owing to the shortage of print paper which has
been rendered acute by the interruption to freight
transportation caused by the heavy Storm serious con-
dition exists.
In order to continue, without interruption, to furnish
its readers with all the of the world The Evening
Journal must temporarily omit certain features and at the
same time must reduce the quantity of advertising pub
liShed.
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., 1920-02-09
FORTY YEARS PASTOR;
FIFTY YEARS MARRIED
speclal 10 The Evening journal.

GEORGETOWN. Feb. 9-Forty years
ss pastor Of one ch Irch Is the record
made by the Rev. Henry L. Bunstein
who for four decades has served the
PEOPLE OF the Presbyterian Church at
Milford. On Friday night a reception
was given to him by parishioners and
friends in honor Of the event and the
occasion also served as his fftieth
wedding anniversary.
The Rev. and Mrs. Bunstein were
married on February 6. 1910, and on the
same date ten years later he became
pastor Of the church which he has
served so long.
Evening journal., 1920-02-09

WASHINGTON. Feb. . UNITED Press
Tho Senate today passed a motion
supending its rules for the purpose OF
reconsidering the peace treaty and sent
the treaty back to the foreign relations
committee with instructions 10 report
Il back 10 the Senate Immediately with
the Lodge reservations.
The vote on the motion 70 suspend
the rules was 63 70 9.
Immediately after suspension OF. the
rules Lodge moved that The action by
which the Senate on November i9 last
Continued on Page Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1920-02-09
RICHARD earle WAS MAPPING.

Last Wednesday, the matinee audience
at the Playhouse, and the management
OF Sunshine" were equally puzzled by
the non-appearance Of Richard Carle,
the star. The part was taken by an
understudy. Mr.. Carle had gone to
Philadelphia in the morning. on the re-
turn express he fell asleep and was
carried through to Baltimore, making
his appearance at the matinee impos-
sihle.
Evening journal., 1920-02-09
WOMAN PERSISTS
in FRISCO FIRE

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. Q United
Press. )-One life was lost in a fire
which destroyed the Berkshire apart
ments here late last night. The body.
that OF a woman. has not been identi-
fed
Thirty 30 forty persons are in hos
pitals suffering from burns and in
iuries received when she building col
lapsed. Fire Chief Layden said the orr
gin Of the fire was so mysterious as TO
warrant an immediate investigation.
The fire started in hallway on the
third floor II spread so quickly as 20
trap occupants on The third, fourth and
hfth floors.
Evening journal., 1920-02-09
NEGRO DENIES THEFT
OF DOCTORS $500

In the case or William Freeman.
Negro. charged with the larceny OF a
large sum OF money from Or Harvey B.
Patton, a nolle prosequi was entered
by City Solicitor John w. Huxley. In
Municipal Court this morning 10 ap-
peared that the Negro left Dr. Patterns
employ on June i6 OF last year. and
box, containing about 500. was not
missed until July l. Freeman said he
went to Philadelphia Immediately upon
leaving the employ Of DR. Patton and
knew nothing Of the theft Of the money.
Evening journal., 1920-02-09
G. S. Program to be
Given at Hotel
dupont Tonight

=. the request OF Mrs. 4. Coleman
dupont, the typical Community
Service program that was 20 have
been qivea at her home tonight. will
be presented IN the duBarry suite at
the Hotel dupont. instead.
Those who received invitations TO
The affair are requested 10 note the
change in place.
Evening journal., 1920-02-09
TREATY Fight
AGAIN BEFORE
SENATE TODAY
Rules Suspended After SEN
ator Norris Objects to
Unanimous Consent
LODGE RESERVATION
ORDERED INCLUDED
History of
Peace Treaty

June 2s, i9i9-Treaty signed at
Versailles.
July 10, i9i9-Presented TO Senate
by President Wilson.
September tO-Reported from for
eian relations committee.
November t9-Failed OF ratifica-
tion al TO 81.
February 3, i92O-Called up by
Senator Lodge.
Evening journal., 1920-02-09
MISS STORMS MUSIC SUPERVISOR.

Miss Ruth storms assumed full charge
as supervisor Of music OF public schools
last Monday. She succeeded Mrs. Nell
Krumme Anderson, who has resigned.
Miss storms is a graduate Of Cornell
University and was formerly a teacher
al No. % School.
Evening journal., 1920-02-09
BETHANY AID TO MEET.

The Ladies' Aid OF Bethany Baptist
Church viii give a musical and literary
entertainment at the church. Elm and
Jackson streets. next Thursday night.
Evening journal., 1920-02-09
LOST AND FOUND.

r osT - MANS PURSE BETWEEN
- Eleventh and Heald aud 23rd and Mar
ket streets, on Nandever Ave. car. Reward
,rered. Apply 500 Lombard St feb3-2t.
Continued on I'age Twelve.
Evening journal., 1920-02-09
TODAy's TEMPERATURE.

Al The Evening Journal Onlce.
500 NIB 1900 p. M.....3s
1000 A. NIB 100 p. NJ. 80
Evening journal., 1920-02-09
MRS. J..J. RODGERS SERIOUSLY NJ

Mrs. James J. Rodgers was operated
on at the Delaware Hospital last Tues
day afternoon and is seriously III. Mrs.
Rodgers is the mother OF Miss Madelon
d. Rodgers and Earl f. Rodgers
Evening journal., 1920-02-09

Certified MIX for lnfants-Cloyer
Dairy co.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-02-09
WEATHER

Cloudy tonight; Tuesday, rain
or snow with rising tempera-
ture; gentle and variable
winds becoming southeast.
Evening journal., 1920-02-09
sun AND TIDE.

Mouth of Chrisiiana.