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Evening journal., 1920-10-20
ELIAS C. STUMP TO
MANAGE DRUG STORE

Elias C. Stump has accepted the 20
sition as manager for the new drug
store OF Smith and Strovig. s.. at 9i9
Market street, which will be opened
in about a week Mr.. stump has had
wide experience in the drug business.
lie came originally from Lancaster,
Pa. He served three years in the
army, on duty at Waller Reed Hos
pilal, in Washington, and at Fort Du-
Pont. For two years he was managef
OF a drug store in Berlin. Md. lie was
connected with n. B. Danforih's drug
store for two years, and with the MIL
Ter Drug store for two years.
The new store Of Smith and Strevig,
o. which he will become manager, Is
an important addition TO uptown busi-
ness and will be equipped IN an ap-
pealmg way.
Mr.. slump is a member Of Corin-
thian LOdge OF MasOns, 81. John 5
Chapter. Royal Arch Masons; s..
Johns Commandery Knights Templar ;
Delaware COnsistory. Lulu Temple OF
the Mystic shrine, and Delaware
Lodge OF odd Fellows.
Evening journal., 1920-10-20
P. WARREN GREEN
SCORES WISCONSIN

Leonard z. Wales was the speaker
at a meeting OF the active committee
men OF the Polish Republican Club,
In the Polish Hall. Elm and Van
Buren streets. lasl night. Mr. Wales
said that II the Democrats are con-
tnued In power Il would mean more
graft. extravagance and waste. V. J..
kowaleswski. presided.
Polish voters will hold a mass meet
ing Friday night at Turner'S Hall,
Sycamore street and Maryland avenue.
p. Warren Green. deputy attorney
general In an address before the Hard
ing g-Coolidge-Donny Club at Hillcresi
last night scored wisconsin" and the
extravaganza CT the Democratic ad-
mlnlstration. lie charged the admin
istratlon with Withholding news OF
the staying OF Haltiaus. and said VII.
.son. In order 10 put over the LcasuC
OF Nations. gave 10 European nation.
/ terri tory an over tho world
The rally was a front porch one
| About $50 members were present
James II. Wright president OF lhl
club, introduced The speaker. Musi,
was furnished by the "felt-hat" fos
ter Harding quartet and Warren Gar
rett. solOisi.
William $. Hlllos and 2. NJ. Davll
will speak tonight at a big gatherin.
C HOLLY oak Republicans n IN
weather permits the meeting viii b.
an open air one. \ Third Ward rail-
Evening journal., 1920-10-20
TO
Vets ASSURED
Permanent Committee
Named to Go Ahead
With Project
WAR HEROES
ARE DELIGHTED

COMMITTEES appointed by Caroline
Gibbons. Tatnall Tent No, 4, Daugh-
iers Of Veterans. the several posts OF
G. A. r.. Appomaitox Camp and
Auxiliary. No. T. OF The Sons OF Vet
erns OF This city. 10 provide a now
home for the several organizations
which is 10 be a memorial 10 the
veterans Of The Civil War, enlistlng
from Delaware, met last cvenMs at
the home OF Mrs. W. q. Highneld. 22S
West Nineteenth klreet.
Mrs. V. +. Clayton, 1893 West Sew
enth street, president Of Tatnall Tent.
was named chairman Of the commit
tee. and presided over the meeting
Mrs. Clayton made the FIRST conlribu-
tion Of 81 TO the fund.
Assistant Adiutant General J. s.
Liizenberg. for the Department OF
Delaware G. A. r., said during h Is re-
marks or encouragement, I'VE, to
whom this building Is a memorial,
realize the practical impOssibihty Of
our living TO see the erection or this
memorial but are highly gratincl
over the fact that the movement wa
started during our hfetime,and Il has
our fullest support and Is highly com
mended BY all veterans"
Like sentiment was also expressed
by other members OF the G. A. r.
committee
Mrs. V. f. Clayton said today: III
was decided 10 constitute this COM
mittea as a permanent committee, and
as a committee of the whole II will
search the city for a centrally located
property with a view OF purchasing
same, and for the present holding oui
Meetings in IL. As soon as possible. q
suitable and lasting memorial 70 th'
Delaware men. who fought in the wal
Of the late rebellion. viii be erected
Jesse X. Baylis. a veteran and @. A
r. member. said, while the move.
ment has been started rather late q
Is gratifying to US 10 know II ha,
been decided 20 erect such a memorial
We may not see &C. but know thl
coming generations will have a monu
ment upon which 10 look which Wi
/ besneak for itself the deeds Of on
/ brothers" Although Mr.. Baylis wa
not able 10 attend The meeting las
evening" the m0vemnt has his fulls
support
Evening journal., 1920-10-20
Saves TOTS
FROM Flames
conilnn.d fror, ri-et pace

Contlnn-d from Fret Page.
IN o0O on he two buildlngs and con-
tents although a ls!ca PORTION ~ the
furniture %, ihc White home was
saved BY enp!oyes n the bridge COM
pany, who responded 10 the COM
pary's FIRE alarm.
Tho vsaidlmar Of the bridge company
plant. 'shn was makins his rounds
torrf ihe hiage and notified the Edg,
Noor Iron COMPANY employees who
ressord.d with the PLANTS flre fght-
tue argaratas. 4 hurried call Wns
Rri 10 .his city and Chief William
J Lula DISPATCHED the Bfandywine
Connany. 10 The scene. Later an
ptne~ can brought the Fa1F COM
pany. which arrived shortly before iL
a'cl0Gk After On hour Of fichlilg the
Bremen had The flames under control
The White home was destroyed while
the oflcn build ng with the exception
o. ibe dcauCht.ng room was total
ross
M. and Mrs. Thomas White were
attending a political rally at Hillcrest
when the flns broke out and hurried
home 10 time 10 say. much OF The fur
niture in the trent OF the house.
Mrs. TNyied was absent from the
White home when the fire started
and on her return she rescued the
children.
Tho BrandyWne Fire Company re-
manned on the Some until 2.30 o'clock
this morning.
Evening journal., 1920-10-20
BROTHER TOLD
HIM OF REMEDY
Wilmington Man Was In
Auenced to Try Plant =
Juice Upon His Broth
.er's Advise
HE is NOW
VERY HAPPY MAN

When the blood is deficient In the
number Of red corpuscles, the patient
Is said 10 have anaemia. Il IS often
caused by eXhausting discharges
other than blood which attend many
chronic diseases. The treatment
should always be restorative and
must fbe especially directed toward
improving the blood.
Plant Juice, the new herbal stomach
medicine, Is especially beneficial IN
anaemic conditions. Many have used
IL with wonderful results. Il puts
the stomach in perfect condition, caus-
ing the food 10 assimilate, thereby en-
riohing and purifying the blood.
Many local people have been re-
stored 20 perfect health by the use
OF Plant Juice since ifs Introduction
In Wilmington. al The Miller Drug
store. iOi-i06 Market street. and daily
give testimonials as 10 the wonderful
benefit they have derived.
one OF the most recent Is that OF
Mr. Frank II. Meredith. Of No. 103
Washington Street. who has many
friends here. lie said.
II took many medicines as | had
been suffering with my stomach. and
liver but was siill suffering until my
nTNIuEIr NllN II a NNhAAANNA Nu AAf
'P. & n. railroad told me what won
dors Plant Juice had worked for him
and so many Of his friends had taken
Plant Juice also with the same fine
results. ] had no appetite, and could
not digest the highest kind OF food
and It would sour In my stomach
and cause gas; / suffered agony and
could not sleep al night on account
of the pain ] was always constipated,
my nerves were In a terrible condi-
ton and I felt weak and entirely run
down. When my brother told me Of
Plant Juice ! Immediately got a bottle
which gave me such fine results that
/ continued 10 take H. The results
have been wonderful; ! am now able
to sleep soundly at night. have a
splendid appetite, am not constipated
and my nerves are In fine shape
am only too well pleased 10 have
this opportunity OF recommending a
real medicine such as l found In
Plant Juice"
THE Plant Juice Man Is at The Nh
Ter Drug Store. t0i-i06 Market Street
where he is daily meeting the local
public and introducing and explain
ing the merits OF Ibis remedy. Free
samples given
Evening journal., 1920-10-20
BUY A pencil,
AID This HOME
Sale Goes Merrily on For
Benefit of Merciful Rest
Charity
AS HIGH AS $500
FOR SINGLE PENCIL

"Pcncil day" is being observed to-
day for the benefit OF the Home for
Merciful Rest.
At every street corner along Mar
ket street. IN the dupont Building in
The City and County Building and
elsewhere and. in fact. throughout
the state. pedestrians were given an
opportunity 10 buy a pencil for the
worthy charity embodied in the Home
for Meroiful Rest.
Women and girls prominent in
civic and charitable activities were
the pencil distributors. They did not
important persons TO buy a pencil.
they Just asked politely, and If the
person approached did not care 10
buy. that was all.
But a great proportion OF men and
women Invited to- buy a pencil did
so cheerfully, and The coins beat a
merry tattoo as they were deposited
in The tin cans carried 10 receive the
proceeds Of the nenoil sale.
Last year about 5000 was nctted
from The sale OF pencils. u Is hoped
TO exceed that figure this year. Those
who have not bought pencils will be
given an opportunity 10 do so this
afternoon and evening.
Every little bit helps
Some men paid as high as $500 lhi.
morning for a pencil. several checks
ranging from S25 10 $500. had been re.
ccived up 10 early this afternoon.
The drive viii be continued unit
tonight. Workers Will be at all IA,
theatres, and it is hoped 10 pass Tho
5000 mark.
Evening journal., 1920-10-20
TALKS TAXATION
BEFORE KIWANIANS

James r. Brown, president Of Man
haitian Single Tax Club Of New York
city. smoke at the kiWanis Club
luncheon here today on "Taxation.' -
Mrs. William Hilles, executive on
cer OF the Consumers league Of Del
aware. also delivered a short address
on the platform OF the organization
and also made an appeal TO The club
was referred % the board OF directors.
was referred TO the board OF direc.ors.
The Boosters 'prizes-First, a SILK
umbrella, donated ny James b.
Nianter. Of the Corporation Trust
Company, was won by c. W. Dickey
second prize, a mahogany humidor,
donated by Elwood S0uder, Jr., was
won by John A. Booker. James E.
stein. jr., 10 years old. son OF Secre-
tsry Stein recited "Christopher c.
Evening journal., 1920-10-20

and that -four. grain and iron ore
shipments would now through VIII
when facilities were provided.
Franklin 5. Duane. principal assist
ant engineer OF the Southern Grand
Division Of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
also said his road had pledsed every
aid TO keep pace with port develop
mcnt. City solicitor Huxley spoke
similarly In behalf OF the Baltimore
and Ohio. with which he is connected.
Some most impressive testimony
came from II. M. O'Blenness. assist
ant 10 the president OF the Mldvale
Sbscl and Ordnance and the Cambria
steel Company. lie predicted thai
once the facilities were provided, the
NIidyale would utilize Wilmington In
erelt measure for shipments 10 and
from its mills at Coatcsville.
Joshua smith, President OF The Del
aware Forge and Steel Company. de-
clared his'nrm was willing 20 donat,
part or It's landholdlngs on The Chris.
/ tiana 10 aid IN widening the channel
is X. smith OF the Harlan plant, de
ciarcd his company expected 10 bench
from the harbor through increased
shlp repair work. lie also said her
wefe good chances OF The Bethlehem
Company using the new city piers fo
orc shipments.
w. ID. Corneld. OF the traffic depart
mcnt Of the Philadelphia and. heau
! inc. next said 100000 tons or Goa
could be handled through the port o
I Wilmington without affecting ohe
delaware river ports. Lumber snip
mcnts from the Pacific coast ais
would use Wilmington, he added.
Geerge n. Miller told OF S2ooOOOo u
lhusiness done by the Nulcanizcd fiDr
Company last year, and said 10 woul
be a big advantage 10 the company
lil could trade directly by. water.
Carlton Y. Brigham. or inc NeN
castle Leather Company. declared IN
thirteen leather firms IN WilmnFio
were much embarrassed IN lmporin
hcoat hides from China ana lndis y
The congestion at me port or Ne,
lfcrded bv mort In Wilmington. Hcnr
Rush. OF tho Bush Line. told or IN
lcongestion al the port OF Philadclphi'
Secretary Budd, OF The Dommere
Chamber, related the t0O-ycar hgh
for a harbor for Wilmington, deolai
ing he today knew or no opposiuo
tn ihc nroiect whatever. He aduo
ihe chamber constantly was rccelvln
apnlications from big Industries m
imanifacturing sites along dee
wafer. George Rommel told OF IN
Great shipments made from Pigeo
b point and said Wilmington would ga
these IN 10 established facilities 10
their handling.
Evening journal., 1920-10-20
DRIVE FOR new
GYM MEMBERS
Drive Will Be Made to IN
crease Membership
by 100
GEORGE w. BRADEN
TO MAKE ADDRESS

A drive for one hundred new Gym"
members will be launched by the Y.
NJ. c. A. at a dinner at go o'clock To-
morrow evening in The banquet haR
OF the local association. The slogan
adopted is The Round Up"
Fifty mon, members Of the three
mems gymnasium classes, completes
the lying squadron. Each man has
pledged to round up two new mem
bers during The two days Of the cam
paisn, Friday and Saturday OF this
week.
Francis Z. Gallagher is general
chairman Of the campaign with Harry
T. Link and e.. Walter kadol assist
Int chairmen Tht dying squadron is
composed Of the following men who
are all live wires" IN The gym
|. nasium:
John Blackiston, C. E. Mckay, vii
ham Longacrc, Oscar Mqnda: John
ehaal, William B. Foster, William C..
'Lorcy, Dr. A. j. Bcrtram, \. z. Pitcn-
e.. Clarence ". ung5r, r. II. Nc
Adams. John \. Cooper, J. Z. krauss,
r. W. Cook, +. +. Gallagher, Jrr
Philip b. Laird, j. r. iuerslenberg,
z. .. Briltinsham, Dr. Thomas powl-
Ing. l.. Harvey. William Douglass, r
Craig. g. J.. Gunby, A. q. Guy A. T.
Belcher, J. GalNine, |, W. Hunter,
Leroy Sicel. Charles howell, A. p
6ielson. W. C. B. Jones. r. 3. Morrow
" II. Blake, Joseph II. Borons, II. w
Nathleu, Clarence Caddel, John r
Hitieroaur, q. W. Talbert, ID. B
ZONES, Edward Anderson. Russell Leh-
man. n. W. Holt, Gene Sproul, c. 4
Higgins.
Gsorge w. Braden, o, the Pbiladel-
phia Central \. VI c. A.. who vas
chief director OF athletic activities In
Italy during the war. Will give q
short talk on Fat at Foriy." anc
L "Fit al Fifty" Two or ihee-minut'
talks will be given by William L
Douglass. president Of the Roiarl
Club: Henry J. Bowles, William B
Foster, chairman OF the physical de-
partment committee; A. E. Lindley
general secrc tary. and several other
On selling points" for the campaign
workers.
Although the gymnasium seasor
has just opened. an unusual interes
IS being displayed by the ~" mem
bers and al Indications point TO al
enthusiastic year Of activities in a.
departments.
Evening journal., 1920-10-20
Dnmncrals.

Democrats.
I'm ali appeals sustained by Judge
Rice the grounds were that the reg
istrfnis were unable to meet the edu-
cational qualifications. Voters who
have become twenty-one years or age
since 1900 IL their registration Is ap-
poaled on that ground. are requird
10 meet the educational Test which
consists OF writing their name and
reading ordinary words and reading
the constitution. Appealed regtstrants
brought up yesterday who were more
Than forty-One years OF age did not
have io submit 10 the test, but per-
sons AZ years Of age or under, n their
Educational qualifications were ques-
toned by the appellants, could be put
to the test, as proylded.by the Stato
constitution.
some Republicans were far from
pleased at what they term the dila-
tory taSics OF the Democrats re-
sponsible for the appeals, which they
claim is causing many Republican
voters 70 lose their days work and
one man. a colored letter-carrier,
was kept hanging around all day in
vain because the registrar was ab-
sent. There was little or no evidence
OF premeditated attempt TO register
tfnlawfully and the net result Of the
Democratic party in Wilmington was
somewhat humiliating, Just as the
four arrests they caused for illegal
registering turned out. AZ the same
ratio OF appeals heard and allowed,
II the Democratic state Committee
brings 200 appeals II may succeed in
having twenty-five. or thirty names
stricken from the lists.
The old family Bible figured large
". When a bashflil registrant could
tell how old he was, but didn't Just
remember the day OF his birth, Mr..
Boyce fell back on the Bible 10 prove
ages-
Evening journal., 1920-10-20
LABOR FOR new
CITY CHARTER
Central Body Joins Civic
Organizations in
Movement
DISCUSS STATE
FEDERATION

Action favorable 10 a new oitv
charter was 1lkon by the Central
Labor Union. last nifht. in response
10 a communication from TIN Rotary
Club. The union instructed its score
tary 10 obtain a copy Of the proposed
instrument at tho earliest possible
time.
Formation Of State Federation Of
Labor was discussed aftfr The COM
mlitoc witch had been authorized to
visit American Federation officials 10
Washington made its report Plans
Will be made for representation in
The State body and holding OF a State
convention.
Delegaies from the United Leather
Workers locals reported on the d.
sire OF their organizations 10 conduct
a campaign on wearing shoes made OF
Wilmington glazed KID. The leather
workers asked for appointment OF a
committee TO aid hem IN their cam
paign. The following were named
John g. Saylor, James ]. Dale and
Walter j. Outtcn.
Each OF the three locals Of leather
workers has appointed a committee
of three members. Personal visits
viii be paid 10 all Wilmington mer-
chants Who will be asked 10 display
shoes made OF Wilmington elazed Kid
committee was named 10 present
reported violations OF the scaffolo
law TO the police officials and inquire
as TO who has the power 10 enforce
the measure.
William J. Buckley, general organ.
izer for the Boilcrmakors' Interna.
ional Union, told OF the recent con.
vention held In Kansas City.
Plans have been completed for th'
entertainment which the Non Partisan
Political Campaign Committee vii
give in the New Century Club tomor
row night. A program OF vaudeville
and music has been arranged.
Owing to The next meeing Of tn
Central Labor Union falling on clec
/ ton day. The meeiing adjourned las
night 10 meet one week later. Tues
day, November Q.
Evening journal., 1920-10-20
TWO MORE COPS
QUIT THE FORCE

pairnlman Leonard T. Weatherby.
suspended one week ago by the Board
OF Police Commissioners. for working
overtime al another occupation " tn
out first obtaining permission from
fhe department, presented his res gna-
tl0n yesterday 70 was accepted.
patrolman Nandegrift, recently ap-
pointed. after two days in police
school. decided that he preferred lay
ing bricks and turning In his equip
from the rolls.
New applicants as patrolmen yes
torday were: Frank KlonOwski, 420
South Van Buren street; Joseph r.
Fllckington. i9i' West Second street ;
Charles p. Via, Christiana hundred ;
Harry J.. Bierman. S26 Jefferson
street and Clarence Z. Grinnage go
Wilson street.
Evening journal., 1920-10-20
no SCRApE NFWPOnT PIKE

The Levy Court al a meeting yester-
day afternoon awarded contracts to
scrape and level the Newport pike
from the city limits 10 Newport to
A. n. Mcdowell. Just what the work
will cost was not stated. the estimates
received being unit bids.
Scott and Wells. were awarded the
contract for constructing Batten's Mil
Dam at their price OF S2,60i0
Evening journal., 1920-10-20
OLD STANDBY, FOR.
ACHES AND PAINS
Any man or woman who keeps
Sloan's handy win tell you
that same thing

II SPECIALLY those frequently at
tackled by rheumatic twinges. A
counier-irritant. Sloan's Liniment
scatiers the congestion and pcnetrates
without rubbing to the afflicted part,
soon relieving The ache and pain.
Kept handy and used everywhere for
reducing and finally eliminating the
pains and aches Of lumbago. neuralgia,
muscle strain, Joint Stiffness, sprains.
bruises. and the results OF exposure.
You just know from It's stimulating.
Sloan's Linlmcnt ls sold By all drug
gists-31c, zoe, Si.i0
Evening journal., 1920-10-20
TnREE NEW CITYNCnps.

ElwOOd Wilson, James 4. Walshl
Frank J. Regenauer. ElwOod Cross
grove and Stanley A. fLukaszewski,
recently appointed as patrolmen by
the Board OF Police Commissioners,
have completed the course OF lnstruc-
geant Hahn and will be assigned 10
street duty tomorrow morning.
Evening journal., 1920-10-20
SUNDAY SCHOOL
CONVENTION TONIGHT

Arrangements were completed today
for the lhirty-thlrd annual meeting
Of the New Castle County sunday
School Association. which will open
in 81. Pauls NJ r. Church tonight
and continue all day tomorrow.
This evening there Will be song, a
devotional service and a rally, fol-
lowed by an address on Christian
Education. the Need Of the Home by
William d. Reel Of the Pennsylvania
State sunday school Association.
Evening journal., 1920-10-20
DUCkINC FOR APPLES.

A favorite game and one that
should not be omitted on Halloween
is ducking for apples. Fill a tub with
water and throw several apples INTO
il The person who 1rst- succeeds
IN getting a bite Of any Of the ap-
MES wins the prize
Evening journal., 1920-10-20
CnURCHMEN no REORGANIZE.

There VII be reOrE9nlZailOn
meeting Of the Church League Of the
Protestant Episcopal Church In ST.
Andrews 5 Church. this evening, be-
ginning at $50 O'Clock At 7.3O there
will be a dinner at which churchmen
will speak. The meeting and dinner
VIII take place In st. Andrews parish
building. Eishth and Orange streets.
Evening journal., 1920-10-20
LINE nAMAGEs AITO.

An automobile owned by George
Wand. which was left standing for a
few minutes at Sixth and Shipfy
streets. at $50 o'clock this morning,
caught fire and was considerably
damaged before the flames were eN-
iinrulshed by the Fame Fire Com
PAM, in response 10 a still alarm-
Evening journal., 1920-10-20
} mCKMAN SICK. OUTS FORCE

OWNS 10 falling healIh, PalroIman
Edward W. Hickman presented h S
resignation TO the Board Of Police
commissioners. yesterday afternoon,
and asked that the customary ten
DAYS notice be waived, as he wishes
To move TO the country at once. He
las been a member OF the force FOR
some time and his request was grant
ed.
Evening journal., 1920-10-20

will be held tonight in No. 1 School.
2i3 Washington street. City Solicitor
John w. Huxley, Jr.. and other speak
crs will address the meeting
Evening journal., 1920-10-20
"California Syrup of Figs"
Child's Best Laxative

Accept California" Syrup OF Figs
for the name California on
the package. then you are sure your
child Is having the best and most
harmless physic for The little stomach.
livcr and bowels Children love its
nuiiy taste. Full directions on each
bottle. You must say California"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-12-30
Knights Of Pythias Elect Officers

The following officers have been
elected by Havelock lodge for the
coming year: Chancellor command
er, Albert r. Clifford; vice chancellor.
Earl r. Small: prelate. Calvin NJ.
Graves: master of work. Ernest l..
Sawtelle; keeper of records and seal,
Frederick, A. Shepherd master at
arms. Allan c. Hillman: master of
exchequer. Willard r. Jones; master
Of finance, Harry S. Higgins; inner
guard, James Cuthbertson; outer
guard, Charles Davis: trustee for
three years, w, Clair Brown; dele
gates to the grand lodge, Fred d. Nc
Alary: alternate, E. w. Allen and A.
M. Ballantine.
The date for the installation of
these officers will be announced later
as it is hoped that the ceremonies
may be held in the new quarters Of
the knights Of Pythias in the Sentin-
ell building: An invitation was ex-
tended to the u. X. X. p. and also to
the Pythian Sisters to unite in q joint
installation whenever the date shall
be named.
Edgar j. Brown, chairman of the
committee on the alterations at the
new hall, reported that the work is
fast being completed and that the
hall will be ready for occupancy in
about two weeks. ..1a.