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Evening journal., 1920-07-07
DAY AFTER
HASVICTIMS
Three More Persons Are
Burned BY Powder
Explosions
GIRL BURNED
LIGHTING GAS

The day after" resulted in almost
as many burns and accidents as did
the Fourth. and while none was
fatal, several may prove serious. The
harmless sparkler" is said 60 have
been responsible for one accident.
Dora Cohen, 3 years old. 1901 Reed
street, was severely burned about the
body when a sparkler set ilre 90 her
clothing. Her mother had both her
hands badly burned in attempting TO
save the child.
While trying 10 light gas jet in
the bathroom OF her home, Poi Della
more Place, last night, Margaret
Dean. colOred, years old. set fire 90
her dress and was severely burned on
the left side Of her body and left arm.
She was treated at Delaware Hospital,
where she was taken in the police ann
bulance.
Powell Smith. a i3-year-old boy,
giving his address as some place on
West Nineteenth street, had his right
hand and stomach burned while play
ing with fire crackers in the zoo in
North Brandywine pahk His shouts
startld picnickcrs In The park, and
for a while it was feared that he had
been severely burned.
Robert Jackson. as years old. a
Negro, f722 West Sixth street, receiv-
ed minor burns on the left hand when
lot Of fire works exploded In his
hands. A lighted cigarette ignited the
fireworks. The Physicians and Sur
geons' Hospital dressed the burns.
At the Homeopathic Hospital yes
terday afternoon Gwendoln Grace
1908 Wawaset street. years old, was
treated for a foreign substance in th'
eve: and Ulysses Guthrie, 6iS Wal
nut street. y years old, for an in
Jury 10 the left knee. received when
he was loading a Wilson Line truck
al the dock.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
NJ E. CHURCH NOW
FOR HOLLY OAK

A Methodist Episcopal Church was
organized at Holly Oak on last Thurs
day evening with twenly-seven mem
bers, by the Rev. Robert Watt, dis
trict superintendent. Wilmington dis
trict. NJ r. Conference; the Rev. j.
n. Beauchamc. secrelarv Wilmington
City Mission6N and Church Exten-
sion Society an the Rev. Hugh B.
kelso. Of MI. Pleasant NJ. +. Church,
The following persons were elected
members Of The official board Irus-
tees, Miss Ina Wilhelm, Mrs. sara J.
Tally. Mrs. Elizabeth Bowman. II. II.
Campbell. John 5. Mullin. George j.
Greene: stewards, Miss Ina Wilhelm,
Mrs. Lettie McS0rley, Mrs Elizabeth
Bowman. Mrs. Emma Mcclure, Alfred
Butler. George J. Greene. The Rev.
Hugh B. kelsO, pastor.
The congregation will worship In
the SUNDAY school building on Lin
coin Highway. Holly oak, within one
block OF Gwinhurst addition, where
IL Is expected about 80 homes Will be
built in the course Of the next "a
months
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
new Head SOON
FOR CENTRAL U
w. L. Fulmer, r. w. Kramer
and D. L. Byrne Nominat-
ed for Presidency

Having accepted the resignation of
George sautcr as president, members
Of the Central Labor Union at their
meeting last night nominated Walter
l.. Fulmcr. Robert W. Kramer and
Dennis J. Byrne for the onlce. The
election will be held on July 20.
The committee appointed TO visit
the New Castle county workhouse
submitted its report. The Non-Par-
tlsan Campaign Committee reported
that headquarters had been opened In
room OF the lrish-Amercan Hall, n
charge Of Fred w. Sterle. The COM
mittce is having a telephone installed
In the Office and data has been re-
celvcd from the national headquarters
Of the A. +. OF l..
The secretary was directed 20 COM
municate with the Washington Street
| Bridge Commission relative 20 the
progress being made on the erection
OF the new bridge over the Brandy
wine and asked II the work is TO be
started this year Many Of the dele
gates expressed the opinion that work
on this much needed structure should
be advanced as rapidly as possible be-
cause OF the condition Of the present
| bridge.
The Labor Temple Association re-
ported that owing 10 the organiza.
| tion having 90 vaoate its quarters al
/ COZ Market street future meeting,
would be held at Room ., Irish
American Hall on the fourth Sahlr.
| day OF each month. The secretary
or treasurer will be at the hail every
/ saturday afternoon.
Many local unions reported on IN,
/ Labor Day celebration but as IN,
majority Of organizations had taker
no action 10 is expected that lnal re-
ports would be received at the mex
] meeling.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
GET l6NEW
MENTOR FORCE
Five More Applications Are
Continued for Further
Consideration
TWO FORMER COPS
AFTER PLACES AGAIN

Out OF forty-one applications for
positions on the police force, the
Board OF Police Commissioners yes
terday afternoon accepted sixteen. re-
iected twenty and continued consid-
Grafton Of the remainder. owing 10
the large amount Of work on hand
the commissioners met one hour
earlier than usual. The men selected
were directed TO report TO DR.. George
w. X. Forrest police surgeon, FOR
physical examination. II the appli-
cants pass the physical test they will
be given The other tests and placed
IN class for instruction.
The men accepted follow: Timothy
). Quinn, J0i Spruce street: James u.
Hayes, iOi Lombard street: Jesse A.
Sharpless, 620 South COnnell street
Charles II. Beaudn. 1900 Delaware ave
nue.; Theodore popcck, 700 NandeNer
avenue; Joseph Mates. 205 Mar land
avenue; John r.. Chambers. 100 Penn
syNania avenue; Benjamin II. COrd-
| rey, Jr., 1923 Scott street; William
~. Henderson, III North Franklin
Street; Oliver w. Bryan. SIS Bennett
street; George II. RObesson, employed
Ply The Diamond Coal and Ice Com
lpany, as a driver; Norman $. pleasan-
lton, ii3J Lancaster avenue; Clarence
/ BeatsOn, ii3 East Sixth street; Ed
ward A. Banner, 500 Madison street;
! Robert p. Elderkin, employed by viii
liam dupont as a chauffeur; Edward
McAleer, 1923 East Fifth street
Eldcrkin and McAleer were for
merly members Of the police fore
| and resigned some time asO TO ac-
| cept other positions. Their appll
| cations We're among the early one.
| presented when 10 became known ar
| eight-hour system OF work would b'
arranged II men enough TO put d
/ into operation were enrolled.
No applications were received fol
| promotions 10 nh the additional or
flcer's positions and none are ex
pected for the present it was said
/ There is no reason 10 receive appli
| cations for additional official posi-
| lions until enough additional mel
have been enrolled 90 set fairly
definite time for carrying out thl
new plan, 10 was declared.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
EASHnN ND FAns.

Some fan models feature 1890 styles
Godet and pleated panelings are
favored.
SkAts either cup in or flare at the
hem.
square and pointed trains are
featured
The silhouette remains indefinite
and varied
The sleeveless nlghtgown is still I
13vOrite.
Many coat collars have an irregular
lower edge.
Paris hats are bedecked with tin!
ribbon flowers.
The beltless suit jacket is the fash
| i0nable one.
TUNES may be in square, polnie'
J or circular form.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
HEARING TONIGHT FOR
ALLEGED WIFE BEATER

Entering a plea Of not guilty 10 a
charge Of assault with intnt DO kill
Jake peldyzk. OF near BoXwO0d, who
WIS arrested last Friday by state De
tective Mccoy and COnstable Whit
tington, had his hearing continued
until tonight by Magistrate Gillis last
night. peldyzk is represented by j.
Frank Ball.
Mrs. Pedryzk, VINO was und'r treat
ment at the Delaware Hospital for
injuries alleged TO have been caused
by her husband. is now at her home
It was necessary 10 remove the wo-
man from the hospital, it being said
she would not abide by the rules.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
THREE HONOR MARKS
FOR DEL. PIONEERS

According 70 a War Department rul-
ing the Delaware Pioneers who
served overseas are entitled TO wear
thre clasps on the ribbons Of theiI
victory medals.
Oncially the regiment is credited
with having taken part in two onen-
sives Of the American campaign' Yer
dun. September % 20 October 10
1918 and the Meuse-Argonne, Octo-
Der 70 90 November ii, 1918.
The third clasp is allowed for par
ficipation in the First Army Defen-
sive sector. The army order cover
inc the use Of the medals only per-
mits a man DO wear one defensive sec
tor clasp, taking first assignment.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
67 CASES In COURT
OF COMMON PLEAS

Trials IN the Court of Common
Pleas viii be resumed on next Tues
day. The court is not In session now.
as Resident Judge Rice and Judge
Heisel are sitting at the Kent county
term Of court.
There are siXty-seyen more cases 10
be heard, and they will be calandared
for trial up until July 81. Among The
number are about twenty holding.
over suits. brought by property own
ers against tenants who did not NOV,
against whom these suits have beer
brought have now succeeded In OBJ
tanning new quarters and nave moved
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
EXPLAIN CHANGES
In MEETING HOUSE

To The Editor The Evening Journal,
Sir:
The Wilmington Monthly Meeting Of
Friends, West street, does not desire,
nor does 10 intend to enter into any
controversy by way Of a public reply
to some articles which recently an
peared in the press These letters re-
laiing 10 certain changes In the Meet
ing House cast very unjust reflections
upon the Meetings action. and also
made though doubtless unintentiOn-
ally) some incorrect and misleading
statements, such as the providing a
dancing floor etc. The necessity for
these interior alterations 10 meet the
pressing needs as 20 comfort. cOn-
venlence and efficient First-Day
School work has long been felt and
recognized by those actively engaged
in and sufficiently interesbd 10 at
tend the various activities Of the
Meeting.
The matter has long been under
discussion, carefully considered and
letters sent 60 eVepy family holding
membership In the meeting, and not
until every member had ample op-
pOrtunity 90 express his or her 0pin-
ion was a final decision reached. and
this only at our regular monthly
/ meeting The action was the result
Of the sentiment evidenced al thh
meeting as we'll as that which hal
been obtained by letters.
As already stated, no public con
| troyersy will be carried on, but Il
there are persons sufficiently interest
cd in the matter. desiring 90 Obtain
the exact facts in detail. they viii
be welcome 30 receive such from The
clerk OF the Monthly Meeting Mary
c. Miller, 1910 Franklin street. who
Iholds the records pertaining thereto
in the minutes Of the Monthly Meet
/ ing book Respectfully.
COMMITTEE.
| Nkrfiunfn~fon mol TnIv
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
JAzzOLA CIUR ORGANIZES.

The Jazzola Club held its frst meet
ing last evening In their club rooms
AL s5i Walnut street. The folowlne
onleers were elected, President
James J. Price: president Jane.
r. Matthews: secretary, Joseph MAI
ihews. recording secretary. Joseph
Gray: corresponding secretary, Earle
Wilson: treasurer, Charles Oden
boari OF directors. James J. Price,
lanes G.. Matthews. Charles Oden. Her
bert Waters and Alfred Fitchett; ad-
vlsory board and incorporators, Frank
BectOn. Horace Jones and Professor
Howard l.. Brown: steward. John
Moore. The club meets the first and
third Tuesday night Of each month.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
CANNON EXPLODED;
BOY FINED SIS

For dscharging a small cannon
within the city limits on Monday
night in his celebration Of the Fourth
OF July. Harry Wright aged A years
was fined S2l and costs by Judge
Hastings in Municipal Court this
morning
Mrhght and several other youths.
70 appeared. had been firing the toy
with powder throughout The day ln
klrkwood Park. The last time 10 was
discharged. 10 was blown to bits, and
the fragments came close 10 lstriklng
several persons standing nearby. One
piece Of the cannon was found nearly
a block and a half away.
Judge Hastings, in Imposing SEN
tence on the boy. stated that 10 was
only In consideration OF the fart thai
no one was injured by the accident
that he made the nne the minimum
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
DELAWAREANS TO
CALL ON NOMINEES

Having been appointed members Of
the committee 10 notify Senator
Warren G. Harding and Governor
Calvin Coolidge, Of their nomination
for president and vice-president, re
spectively, on the Republican ticket
General r. Coleman dupont OF ibis
citv. and James A. Hirons, OF Dover.
who were delegates TO the Republi-
can National Convention, at Chicago,
will 60 To Marion. O., July %, when
senator Harding will be formally no
tifed OF his nomination, and TO BOs-
Ran. Mass. on July 81. when Governor
Coolidge will be notified.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
OVERSEAS MEN TO
ORGANIZE LEGION
- Il - rrnnInr Inllrnal

Special 10 The Evening Journal
NEWARKK. July steps Will be
taken no organize a legion OF veter-
ans OF foreign wars. a meeting will
he hsld In me west wing Of Old Col
lege Hall. at 73O o'clock. Music Will
be furnished by the Minnehaha band.
The movement 20 organize the legion
originated with the overseas men,
who are stationed at the Rehabilita-
tion Post. at Linden Hall, the leader
being C. F. Harris II is The plan TO
endeavor to enroll all overseas men in
Newark and vicinity.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
BARNHART COMING TO
LEAD BIG PUBLIC SING

Harry Barnhart the first leader OF
the Wilmington Community Chorus
will be in Wilmington next Tuesday
with Frederick Watson, his accom-
panist and a sing will be held in the
evening at the Public Building. It IS
anticipated that 500 members and
friends of the chorus will take part.
About 100 members attended bus
mess meeting at Washington Heights
last night and made plans for bakes
and a moonlight excursion. TWO bakes
will be held simultaneously next sat
urday In the store Of the Wilmington
Gas Company. S31 Market street, and
i'm King street market.
The moonlight excursion Is seed
uled for Tuesday evening, August 8.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
TAKEN ON STREET.

Mrs. Mary Stewart. 3s years old. OF
30i Poplar street, was found uncon-
avenue and Adams street this morn
ing. She was taken 10 the Homeo-
pathlc Hospital, in the police ambu-
lance, where she soon recovered and
upon regaining consciousness, wa,
permitted TO leave for her home.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
DRIVER HURT WHEN
CAR HITS TRUCK

Joseph Durozey, Of Landenborg. Pa.
had his right arm badly lacerated at
noon today when he was cut by glass
from a windshield OF an automobile
he was driving when IL crashed into a
ilvc-tOn ash truck. The car was
wrecked, while little damage was done
the truck.
The accident occurred at Fourth and
north being bumped by Durozey's car
street 20 take the West street Hill.
Durozey escape dfrom being crush
ed hv the steering wheel OF his car
by jumping but his arm went through
the wind shield.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
FARMER OFFERS S.
DAY FOR W0RKMEN

"The street market was slimly-at-
tended this morning." said Clerk or
the Market Edward 5. McAteer, "as
farmers are finding IL difficult TO Sc
cure help and are compelled 10 stay
at home and work. ! was talking
with one farmer this morning VINO Is
Offering men s. a day and board and
yet cannot set the help he needs"
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
POINT
INLIQUOR CASE
Alleged Flaw in Indictment
May Free Eugene Rad
cliffe, Laurel Negro
HAD PLEADED GUILTY
TO JAIL OFFENSE

What attorneys style a mice point"
In law was raised In United states
District Court here today when Philip
l.. Garrett. counsel for Eugene Rad
clilc, colored. OF Laurel. moved for
an arrest OF Judgment against Rad
olife on The ground that The indict-
ment against him was faulty. Judge
Morris heard the argument
Radcliffe was arrested by federal
prohibition officers about two months
ago In Laurel In company with two
other men, one white. on a charge
of selling intoxicating liquor. The
chareos against his co-defondanis have
been dropped, but Radcliffe has plead
ed guilty.
Today Mr.. Garrett averred that the
Indictment 10 which Radcliffe pleaded
was faulty In that it did not specify
ihai the liquor sold contained more
than 70 OF one per cent alcohol, and
further that IL did not specify that
hquor was FOR beverage purposes. '
The indictment, he coniendod. there
| fore did not set out any ofiense under
the Nolstead act and The proceedings
were erroneous"
Mr.. Garrett supported his argument
by. copious citations, some from Eng
/ lish law.
District Attorney James n. Hughes
| Jr.. comhattod the motion to arrest
Judgment coniendIng the indictment
| should be libeHlly Interpreted. Ad-
hitting that the indictment was fault,
| ne declared 70 had been drawn In ac-
oordance with Sectiun % OF the Vol
stead act and was correct In mean.
| ing. lie insisted the gravamen Of ths
act lay In It's prohibition Of intoXt
OF alcohol and phrase "fOr beverage
purposes" were merely dennItive.
Exceptional importance was al.
| tached 90 the argument because II
raised questions as yet undeicrminec
| by the federal courts Of The country
judge Morris requested the aitor
rys 20 look up all possible ruling'
on the question and Go flle briefs.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
LEAVES CAR ON TRACK;
GOES HOME TO LUNCH

Trolley car traflc on East Ninth
street was effectually blocked for 20
minub7s at noon today. by an automo-
bile truck lOaded With stone, when
the driver left standing on the tracks
Nd Ninth and King streets. when ihe
~ O'Clock whistles blew, while he
want home for lunch.
Sevfral attempts wore made 10 move
the truck, but as the driver had taken
the precaution TO lock hls maoiline,
traffic was not resumed until his re
turn
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
nEpITY sHERIFF PITs OUT TIRE

Deputy sheriff Thomas h Parker
annexed 90 himself further distinction
on Monday when he eXtlnguished a
blazing railroad crOss-tie al ReyhOld.
The tie had evidently been set aflre by
a burning coal from an engine, and
was burning rapidly when Mr. Parker
happened 10 pass by and obtaining a
shovel, smothered 10 with earth.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
ACCEPTS POSITION IN VIRGINIA

Harvey Lewis Eel, son or Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis s. Fell, OF 1925 North
Clayton street, who graduated at
Delaware College several weeks ago
la member Of the Agricultural class
has accepted a position at the Mont
pelier Farm OF William X. dupont, at
Montpelier, Va. Mr.. Fell Is a gradu-
ate Of the Wilmington High School
class OF 1915, and for years served as
assistant in the paddock at the state
Fair Grounds, where he made a host
Of friends.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
REPUBLICANS TO
GATHER in DOVER

Al the meeting Of the Republican
state Central Committee, at Dover, on
Friday, reports will be made by the
county committee. Campaign plans
will he discussed, including arrange
ments for registration Of voters.
State Chairman Charles Warner
will give talk TO county leaders and
outline some OF his ideas for manage
ment OF the campaign.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
BLAZE or THEIR OWN

TOLEDO-Firemon from No
house. answering a call. had FIRE OF
their own TO light Gasoline line on
fha ladder truck broke and "gas''
caught nre. Blaze was pui out win
an extlngiiisher carried on he truck,
and the truck was put out OF com
mission.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
EXPLAIN BENEFIT or -

LONDON -Hlgh-backed pews were
not Instruments OF torture but Of
convenience. NJ Mccartney. surveyor
TO the fabric OF ST. pauis,' has dis
covered. I'm the days when sermons
were three hours long the high backs
were needed 10 keep the congregation
warm" he explains.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
FAMED HUN GUNS
FOR DELAWARE

In the distribution to the various
states OF the captured German war
trOphies, Delaware has been allowed
among other souvenirs, three large
siege guns. Congressman Caleb II.
Layton, who recently conferred wild
Senator l.. Heisler Ball and Senator
Josiah o. Wolcott relative to the mat
bsr, has suggested that one Of IN,
runs be placed in each Of the county
Beats OF the state.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
TnISTrT SFIIS PROPERTY

40 4 nuhllc sale M Ino LOurI Housl
this morning William r. Lyman
trustee Of The estate OF William C.
Sparks. deceased. sold a three-st0ry
brick dwelling on the east side Of
Tainall street. north Of Fourth street.
10 James pennetto for 5000.
Harry J. Stidham was auctioneer.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
OVFRCOWF m HEAT

John ROWlcy, Negro, 81 years Old,
Of Front and Shipley streets, WIS
overcome by the heat early this ar
ternOon while at work on the Della
ware Trust Building, Ninth and Mar
ket streets. He was taken TO the
Delaware Hospital In the police am
bulance.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
REPUBLICANS TO GET
READY FOR REGISTRATION

The Republican First District Com
mittee will meet on next Monday at
headquarters.
On Tuesday night all Republican
registration officers will report at
headquarters. The meeting will be
Lynn
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
SELL LEATHER co. STOCK.

Sixty-four shares OF capital stock
Of Union Leather Company belonging
10 David d. Henw0od were sold by
sheriff Grassland az a public sale In
the Court House this morning 30 VIII
liam $. prickett for $500. Thomas X
Parker was aucti0neer.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
nELAWARE ROYs GET MEDALS.

some Delaware eX-SerNlce men yes
terday and today received from the
War Department the Victory medals
bestowed in honor OF their services.
The medals are being forwarded by
mail. There Is a round pendant, suita-
bly, Inscribed, below bars and a pin,
each bar being inscribed with the
name OF The battle in which the re-
cipient participated.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
SUGAR HOARDERo

DES MOINES-Give welcome 10 the
latest variety Of confidence man. A
band Of men here is reaching homes
under pretense OF being on the look
out for sugar hoarders." Then they
map the house and come back when
it's dark" explains Chief OF Police NJ.
J. DOnOghue.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
PAGE WANTED TO
START LIFE OVER.

TOPEKA--Another Page has been
added 10 Topeka divorce court records.
w f. Page said his wife didn't want
him around any longer and that there
fore he wanted 10 start life again with
a clean page, with 10 showing May
Crowl, her former name, instead Of
May Page.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
cOuRT ON INSPECTION TRIP.

Mcmhers OF the Levy JOurI are on
an inspection today Of the roads ot
the inspection will be made al the
next meeting. at which time awards
for the construction OF Section ;. OF
the lincoln Highway VIII be made.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
SENATOR BALL GOES
TO NEWPORT, R. |.

Senator L. Heisler Ball left yesier-
day for Newport. r. J.. where an
investigation Of conditions OF the
naval station at that place will be
made by the Senate Subcommittee
on naval affairs. Of which he is chair
man.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
WORKER NUM- BY PLUNGE.

Charles Reyne, p years old, Negro,
700 Tatnall street, fen or a building
Of the Joseph Bancroft and sons Com
pany's plant this afternoon and suf-
fered a fracture OF the left thigh and
leg below the knee. a dislocaied
shoulder. and lacerations Of both
knees and chin. he was taken 10 Del
aware Hospital in the police ambu-
1nuTQ
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
ARRMGN O'RRIEN NExT WEEK.

William O'Brlen. $50 Gllpln avenue,
whose homo was raided by Federal
and Stale officers last Friday, at noon,
istrate Harry /. ellis, Monday after
noon. al 2 o'clock. on the charge Of
manufacturing intoxicating LIQUORS.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
wnLIAMs FnAMER INIuRED.

William Frazier. 236 Madison street,
was treated al The Homeopathic Hos
pital this afternoon, suffering with A
puncturcd finger. received while
working at the American Nulcanizing
Fibre Company.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
MOVED TO CHESTER HEIGHTS.

The Rev. DR.. ROBOT Walt. dlstrict
superintendent or Wilmington NJ. r.
district and family have moved 20
their cottage at Chester Heights camp
meelIng for The summer.
Evening journal., 1920-07-07
TIN DAYS FOn VACnANT

on a charge Of vagrancy. Maurice
Wagner was sentenced TO ten days IN
The workhOuse by Judge Hastings in
Municipal Court this morning.