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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
SOLDIERS Wife ASKS
NEWS OF HER HUSBAND
Left Laurel January 8 to Look for
Work, and Has Not Been
Heard From Since.
Special Correspondence Of Every Evening

Special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Laurel. Jan. 30.--Mrs. Annie ]. Arm
strong of this town requests tho public
and tho press to aid her in locating her
husband, Leonard J. Armstrong. about
"a years of age and is soldier of tho
Great War. Mrs. Armstrong is completely
stunned by his mysterious disappearance
and desires To inform him through the
papers, II he IN alive, that their eight
home as he lett them without funds for
their support.
Mrs Armstrong, who until her marriage,
about three years ago, was Miss Annie
jefferson, last saw her husband AT o clock
on the morning of Thursday January g
when she kissed him goodbye ut tho
railroad station, just before the departure
of the early morning train. He told her
he was going 20 Chester, Pa, 10 secure
work is he could land the kind Of work he
wanted; otherwise he would 20 Ia Wash
ington, II. C.; 90 accept position which
had been offered him. He promised to write
within few days but sho has not vet
received a line from hum: neither has Arm
strongs mother, who has been here, any
idea KS TO tho young mans whereabouss
Armstrong served ono year with the
A. T.. +. in France, going with tho first
contingent Of the Fifty-ninth Pioneer
Regiment. He was mustered out Of tho
service July 2 of last year, soon after his
return from duty overseas
A peculiar thing about tho young mans
departure, according 10 his wife. is that
he insisted on wearing the full United
States army uniform, which she at the
time was afraid might get him into trouble,
and she stlll feels the same about IL. She
SCOTS at the idea that he might have
deserted her and their baby, aud insists
he has either met with foul play or some
accident has bofallen him, or he has been
arrested
For some time after his return To Laurel
Armstrong worked as An assistant engineer
IN the local plant of the Eastern Shore
Gas and Electric Co. and WAS regarded
ass An industrious man who WAS straight
and would pay his bills.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
Wilmington MAN
TO PROBE WESTERN
FREIGHT TANGLE
Superintendent G. M. Smith Of
Delaware Railroad Assigned
to the Task.
ASSIGNED BY THE
REGIONAL DIRECTOR

To George nj. Smith Of Wilmington,
superintendent of the Delaware division
OF the Pennsylvania railroad, has been
assigned the task of endeavoring to
stralghten out n freight tanglc on the rail-
roads IN and near Chicago. lie was COM
missioned to do this by l.. NJ. Baldwin,
Federal railroad regional director for this
district. MIR. Smith started for Chicago
yesterday and will probably be there ten
days or longer. During his absence his
work here will be in charge of sIibordinates
For several days there has been n
freight tapglc in the Middle West that has
resulted in a stagnntion in the moving of
merchandise. Just what the trouble is
has not been definitely figured out Wheth-
er il is shortage OF cars, congestion in
certain sections, or something else that is
responsible has not developed. IL Is Mr..
smiths job TO learn the cause and suggest
a remedy, also to apply the remedy at
once. if it is possible to do so.
Mr.. Smith is regarded as one of the
most efficient freight handlers in the
country. For long time he was in
charge of the movement of freight over
the Maryland division of the Pennsylvania
railroad, one OF the most important traffic
problems of the East, and while filling that
post his work commanded wide attention
of railroad men.
When the time arrived for railroad
terminal facilities TO be supplied 90 the
Hog Island shipyard- and il had To be
done in n hurry-Mr. Smith was called
upon. He worked out the problem and
carried it into execution with dispatch
and satisfaction. lie had charge Of similar
work under war emergencies at other points
along the p, II. & ". railroad. subse-
quently he was made superintendent of
the Delaware division, which post he has
filled for the past few months.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
HEARING TODAY
At GEORGETOWN
IN RIOT CASES
Trial Of Three Prominent Resi-
dents Accused Of Partici-
patton.
NEW BOARD OF HEALTH
NOT LIKELY TO SERVE

Special Dispatch FROM stan Correspondent
GgoHeETowg, Jan ~
Interest IN The recent excitement center.
ing here was revived today through tbc
trial of three prominent citizens, charge,
with participating IN the near-riot on
January IL, when State Health Conrniy-
siOner Chester H. Wells was driven ot,f
81 town AttorBcy-l senerA David !
Rninhardt of Wilmington came hero
yesterday - try the casea, which had been
set for trial before Magistrates Stewart
and Ryon at 2 O'Clock this afternoon.
Just prior ~ that time everything ap-
peared to bo in shape ~ 20 or With fhe
hearing Mr.. Reinhardt, 10 was under
stood, having completed bis preliminary
work and al of the defendants being here.
The defendants are Haisfead =. Layton.
!Joshua I Collins and Walter Roach, the
latter B City Councilman
All of tho defendants. IL IS said, denv
intent n do the things charged against
them, and 10 is ezpected that the defence
viii be that thev were concerned chiefly
10 seeing that order was maintained
which some felt could not result ginles5
Mr. Wells left town, and st once.
Mr.. Reinhardt stlIl l. without deputy
encouragement Tor Sussex county.
Former Deputy Daniel J. Layton, who
WIS asked 20 reconsider his resignation.
states that he has not had time ~ con
sider the matter and Mr. Reinhardt says
he has not rendered the post ~ anyone
else
HEALTH Aprorvrgys NAY goT sgRvg
While official notice 70 that effect hss
not been received according 10 president
Of City Council Marvel. Il IS understood
be- a
10 act a. tho new city Board 0f Heslfi
the old one having resigned. win decline
TO do 80. These appointees are J0seuh e.
Green, superintendent u the gas plant,
John G. Abbott lumber dealer, and John
T. Carey. undertaken Messrs Abbott
and Carey arc understood N have writ
ten letters % declinstiou, and SIR. Green
may have done the same thing, 5ffs Mr..
Marvc. says he has not received the let
tiers vet
Council will meet IN regular session on
Friday night and if the appointers decline
To serve three other men will be named. n
is feared, however, thar il will be difficult
20 find anybody willing 20 serve.
W WhIie there WIS no evidence Of excite
ment here today, because Of the trIzls,
some visitors were noticed. probably here
through curiosity, coming IN from the sur
rounding country and nearby towns. IL
II understood that word has been passed
along the line" that there Is 70 be no
demonstration on the part OF the citizens
II Il felt that u viii be difficult 70 h0ld
any Of the accused for court: hat they
may be able 80 successfully combat. with
the evidence produced By the
lttorney-general, in the opinion % the
ma glstrates, n which event the cases viii
faii
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
CH|LDREN'S FIGHT
INVOLVED ADULTS
As a Result a White Man and a
Negro Were Admonished by
Judge Hastings.

.Eie knocked me out, but was still
lighting when | came too" was the
declaration Of Harry Tressler in Municipal
Court this morning. when be and Earl
Laws, the latter a Negro. were each
fined SIS and costs by Judge Hastings on
charges Of assault and battery that took
place over Eleventh street bridge.
Judge Hastings. IN imposing fine,
warned the two defendants that although
their particular oGenses were not serious.
nevertheless they might have started
trouble between the white and colored
persons OF that section that might have
had serious results.
From the testimony, it appeared that
two small white children had been
alleged 20 have called Mary Young,
eolored, Niger, Niger" to which
Mary took exception, striking one OF the
children IN the mouth Tressler, who
happened along, saw the white child's
mouth bleeding, and made inquiry about
the trouble. He then interceded in behalf
of the two white children, who were
much younger and smaller than MAYER.
who said she was u years old. He asked
the Young girl about the affair. and when
she held her head down, he said he made
her stralghten her head up. The Young
glri said he ht her "all his might and
Knocked me unconscious 'giinst fence"
1T was then that Laws entered upon
the scene 10 protect the party Of his
color, who was evidently In distress.
1ressler and Laws exchanged blows and
grappled about for few minutes. Tress-
Ter exhibited badly mutiIated right eve
N court this morning. Each of the
defendants accused the other of striking
the first blow
j. Frank Ball represented Laws and
john +. Malioy represented Tressler.
Judge Hastings warned the mother OF
the Young girl that Ia the future her
to names called by such small children.
The mother, who declared she was a |
good church member, remarked as Judge |
Hastings finished his admonition. eyes.
SIR, and if she doesn't behave herself III |
give her lickin' too
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
PEOPLES COAL co. FUND.
Court Makes Order on Receiver
So That Money Can be
Distributed.

James II. Morris, receiver, having
money to distribute among the stock
holders Of the Peoples Coal Company,
Chancellor Curtis, on motion Of Sylvester
ID. Townsend Jr., solicitor for MIR. Morris
has ordered that the receiver shall forth,
with file with Norman p. Crouch, register
IN Chancery, the names and addresses of
the stockholders.
II is also ordered that proofs Of stock
holders claims shall be filed on or before
February 16, that exceptions to the al
lowance of claims shall be filed on or before
February %, that hearing on the ex-
ceptions to claims be held on March 2,
that the receiver shall file final account
on or before March o, that exceptions to
the final account shall bc filed on or before
March 16 and that hearing on the
exceptions 10 the final account bc held on
March %.
Register Crouch is sending copies of
the order to the stock holders.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
GAMERS To INCREASE
PACK OF 1920 SEASON
Convention Also Decides on Food
Conservation Cooperate and
to Improve Processes
By Associated Press 70 Every Evening

q
Cleveland, o., Jan. 30-Following de-
clsIve action % increase the nation food
supply through cooperation with the
farmers, 70 apply TO the canning industry
an inspection system, 70 insure the whole
someness OF canned foods and 10 carry
forward intensive scientific research %
reveal improved canning processes, the
National Gamers closed their annual
convention here today. The National
Canned Foods and Dried Fruit Brokers
and the Canning Machinery and Supplies
Associations held joint conventions with
the Gamers.
Representatives Of the leading firms In
the American canning industry agreed
10 commit them selves a self-imposed
sanitary Inspection system, to be con-
trolled from the National Gamers As
soeiation's 3 headquarters at Washington.
Conservation Of foods through canning
viii be furthered, it was decided, through
the creation OF a bureau TO prevent waste
age OF foodstuffs in time OF plenty.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
AFTER PRIVATE STILLS.
Internal Revenue Officers Turn Evidence
Over 10 District Attorney

Several residents of this city and
vicinity face prosecution for violating
the prohibition law in having illicit stills
m their homes. The internal revenue
department officers have been collecting
evidence IN these cases which Collector
Harry L. Graham has turned over TO
District Attorney Curley MIR. CurIey
said today the investigation is being con-
tinued
W Iruxton Boyce, prohibition di-
rector Tor Delaware was in the city yester-
day. lie and Mr.. Graham completed
arrangements for the opening of offices
on the hrst floor Of the old Federal Build
ing, Sixth and King streets.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
JOHNSON STILL RESTRAINED.
Court Refuses 10 Set Aside Injunction
in Pitcher MAYS Case.

By Associated Press to Every Evening
New York. Jan. 3C.-The application
OF Ban Johnson, president Of the Ameri-
can League. to have set aside temporary
injunction restraining the New York
club from restraining him and the Cleve-
and club from interfering with Pitcher
Mays, pending trial Of the suit for a per
manent Injunction was denied today by
the ppelate division Of the State Supreme
Court
The court expressed no opinion on the
merits Of the case, giving leave to the
defendants 70 move to vacate the tenn
porary Injunction if the plaintiff should
fail 10 move the case or trial promptly.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
BOMB WAR ON PoRPoISES.
Big Fish Are Destroying Sardine Fisheries
on Coast Of Britanyn.

By Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Brest, Jan. 2o-Such havoc has been
wrought in the Sardine fisheries off the
coast of Britanny by schools of porpoises
that fishermen have appealed to the
French ministry of marine for relief.
The ministry has been asked to station
lines at the fishing ports, supplied with
bombs having an explosive area of 800
yards, to rid the fishing grounds of the
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
Republicans in Conference.

Republican campaign plans were dis
cussed at a session OF leaders of the party
held her yesterday Nothing definite was
gwen out regarding the report that a
harmony program had been agreed upon
by all elements of the party. Governor
Townsend and /. Coleman du Pont
were among those present
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
BEATS WIRELESS PHONE.
British Scientist Has Device
Which Shoots Messages as Gun
Shoots Bullets.
BY Aspciabed Press to Every Evening

London, Jan l6.-In n small room at
the Imperial College Of Technology,
South Kensington, Professor A. g..
Rankine is perfcoting an instrument
which shoots messages as q gun shoots
shells.
a person talking into q trumpet ai~
tached TO n minute mirror, rejecting q
strong light, can send message TO any
distance reached by the light without
fear Of the words being intercepted, II "
said. The words spoken can be heard half
n mile away and are transmitted through
projectors 20 AN electric battery attached
TO O piece Of seieniurn fitted 10 az, ordinary
telephone.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
PHYSICIAN ADMITS NEGLECT.
In Case Of Samuel Pritchett. Colored
Who Died of Acute Nephritis.

DIR. Albert i. Ransom, the attending
physician at the Delaware Hospital on
January IL, when Samuel Pritchett.
colored, 63 years old. died, said at the
coroner's inquest last night that he
neglected his duty IN this particular case.
At the inquest last night testimony was
offered to show that the death had not
been reported u.-til after the body was
shipped out of Wilmington.
According TO DR. Ransom, he examined
the man, but failed to ascertain the
trouble. The man died during the night.
The death certificate was, according to
Deputy Coroner Nichols, signed by DR..
Briggs, and stated that death was due to
acute nephritis.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
WHOLE FAMILY ILL.
Harry Cavender, Wife and Five
Children Suffering With
Influenza.

Harry Cavender, his wife and their
five children, living at Summit Bridge,
are i'll with ''fili. according to information
obtained from the health authorities to-
day.
II was also stated that while there arc
no other FLU cases in that locality. there
are many cases of grip there, which is also
true of Brandywine hundred
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
INJUNCTION ISSUED.
Ordering Removal Of Distractions From
Party Alley.

The Supreme Court having affirmed
Chancellor Curtis decision In the case of
Jane Sullivan VS.. Joseph Zukowsky and
terday, on motion of Henry r. Isaacs,
solicitor for the complainant, ordered
that a writ issue perpetually enjoining
and restraining the defendants, their
interfering with or obstructing the free
and uninterrupted use of an alley by the
complainant as a right incident to her
ownership of the property 416 Lombard
street.
de also ordered the defendants to re-
move obstructions from the alley and
pay S32 l3 court costs within 80 days.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
PACK CHAsEs QUEENS MuPF.
Hounds at Hunt Surround Her Highness
Who Is Furred In Fox.
sted Press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
London, Jan. 22.-Queen Mary msde
the mistake recently OF wearing huge
grey fox muff when attending a meet of the
West Norfolk fox hunts, according to the
central news Just before the pack was
started one of the hounds spied the muf.
let out yelp and made for it. Soon most
Of the pack swarmed about the Queen.
to the great delight of the Kmg and the
great discomfort of the Queen, the master
of the hounds finally extricated the queen
without injury.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
ITALY DEMANDS CHILDREN,
Law Would Annul Marriages Where
There is No Issue.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Milan, Jan. 20.-The annulment OF a
marriage has been obtained here solely
on the grounds that it was childlesS.
This decision is expected to be followed
by numerous applications for annulment
on similar grounds, for there is no divorce
in Italy.
The action Of the tribunal is endorsed
by the Italian press as a whole, and the
Socialists have gone so far as to prepare
a measure for the introduction into the
chamber proposing that marriages shall
be compulsorily annulled if no children
result from them
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
THEATRES FEAR CLEANING UP.
Official Organ Takes Fright at Current
Wave Of Reform.
associated Press TO Every Evening

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
New York, Jan. 30.-Concern lest the
theatre be next attacked by prohibition
reformers is expressed in the current
number of Equity, the official organ of
the Actors Equity Association, circulated
here today.
The hectic spirit of reform is in the
AR, says the publication. The lottery
evil has to go horse racing faces the task
OF beng completely suppressed; dancing
in public places has been interfered with
as a reputed evil; the evil of smoking is
being made much of, and the theatre
must be prepared to be singled out az the
next on the list of social excresences to
be attacked.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
NOTICE TO NEW CASTLE
AND SOUTH WILMINGTON
GAS CONSUMERS

Gas service will be discontinued TO New
Castle and South Wilmington between the
hours of 6 a. N. and $50 a. m, Sunday,
February L.
All customers in those districts are
requested to turn off all burners and leave
off until they are sure service has been re-
established
The interruption is necessitated by
changes due to the work Of the State High
way Department
Wilmington Gas Company.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
ARABS APPEAL TO POPE.
Tell Rome. Jews VIII Never be
Allowed TO Take Possession
Of Palestine.
By Associated Press to Every EreniuE

Rome, Jan. 30.-Pope Benedict has
received a memorandum from Arabian
tribes IN Palestine which protests against
what Is called the 'pro-zionist" policy of
Great Britain and A. J. Balfours state
ment that Palestine must be for Jews
The memorandum denoJnces the report
that Bolshevlk Jews have been gwen per-
mission TO settle IN Palestine, and de
clares the Arabs viii never allow zionists
to take possession OF their country.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
MASON CITY LAUNCH.
Ii Will Take Place Tomorrow, Instead of
Sunday, TO Accommodate Visitors.

The launching of the steamship Mason
City, at the Harlan Plant, Bethlehem
shpbuilding Corporation, Ltd, will take
place at about 7.I5 O'Clock tomorrow
morning. II was originally intended to
launch the boat Sunday morning, but
the date was moved ahead for the con-
seniencs Of the launching party.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
COUNTY COURTS.
Bar Resolutions Presented Today on
Death Of Judge Churchman.

Superior Court and Court of General
Sessions met today.
Francis NJ. Walker and William +.
Smaiiey, representing the New Castle
County Bar Association, presented to the
judges OF the county courts early in the
afternoon resolutions on the deaths of
Judge Philip Q. Churc hman of the
Municipal Court, Brief addresses of
eulogy were also made.
Eulogistic remarks were made bv
Judges Heisel and Conrad, after which
the Superior Court adjourned without
a day and the Court Of General Sessions
until next Tuesday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
BRITISH IN PERU FOR OIL.
London Capitalists Apply for Concession
to IL 1000 600 Acre Petroleum Tract.

by Associated Press To Every Evening
Lima, Peru, Thursday, Jan. 29.--An
application for concession to II 600, 900
acre petroleum tract on the Huallaga and
isayail rivers, made by Y. II. Solaini on
behalf OF Sir Frank Newnes and a power
'ui group OF British capitalists, was OPP
proved today by President Leguia.
The concession, which would run for
hive years, will soon be brought before
the Peruvian congress.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
BRIBE HUNS WITH SAUSAGE.
Danes Accused of Conducting Pork
Propaganda Drive in SchIesweig.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Berlin, Thursday, Jan. 29.-Charges
that Danes are using gifts of bacon.
sausage, butter and clothing in connection
with the campaign preliminary to the
Sehiesweig plebesclte are made by the
correspondent of the Tageblatt, he SAYS
several Germans who have recently an
nounced they would vote in favor of
Danish occupation have been dubbed "Ba-
con Danes, by their conpatriots.
The correspondent, nevertheless, pre-
diets the result will favor Germany, ssif
all those eligible to vote report on election
day"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
WATER NOW FOR THIRST.
Gloucester, N. j., Consumes Double
Quantity Under Dry Law.
Ry Associated Press to Every Evening

Gloucester, n j., Jan. 3O.-Consump-
tion of water here has nearly doubled
since July /, when the war. time prohibi-
ton act became effective
The municipality has just drilled two
artestian wells to augment the water
supply in anticipation Of an increased de
mand under constitutional prohibition
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30

Play ouSe-'rhe Letter OF the Law"
Garrick-Yaudeyille
Queen---Mack sennott Bathing Girls
Malestic--Alaraon Davies IN The Cir1rus
Murder"
Sialto-Flames oi The Flesh"
Nictoria-Elsie Janis in "A Regular Girl
Sayoy-Leah Baird in The Capitol"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30

VERA CRUZ QUAKEs AGAIN
People in Terror at Renewal Of
the Shocks; Great Suffering
Down There.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

BY NssOC1attd FTrss 20 Evtry EvehfhK
Mexico City, Jan. 3O.-- Earthquake
shocks were felt in tho city Of Vera Cruz
and in the vicinity Of Chalchicom,In,
State OF Puebla, last evening, according to
reports reaching this city.
Dispatches from Pucbla say inhabitants
Of the earthquake region are living in
terror and are suffering great hardships az
result of continued seismic disturbances
Assistance is needed in many localities,
It is said.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
FARM ERS TO GROW LESS
FOODS FOR NEXT SEASON
Postoffice Qucstionnaires In dicate
"Disquieting Portentions of
Disastrous Consequences"
BY Associated Press tn Every Evening

Washington, Jan. 30--Decreased farm
production next year and consequent
increase IN the cost of living, duo to dis
satisfaction Of farmers, was predicted be-
fore the Senate postoHce committee to-
day by james !. Blaislce, assistant post
master-general
More than 10000 answers 10 200 900
quest,onnaires sent 70 farmers indicate a
"disq'Iieting portentions Of disastrous
consedtJcnces
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
Millionaire Hostetter's Bitter Disillusiou-
nfeuf

How mis- theory that boys must be kept
away from girls--and girls fenced of from
boys-reSulted in the secret romance and
elopement Of two Of his children. See
Sundays New York American.-Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30
$500 Scholarships or Young Men

who want TO go to college. Scholarship
examinations in your own school See
February Popular Science Monthly. All
news-stands.-Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-01-30

A whole page of interesting pictures in
New York American every day.---Adv.