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Evening journal., 1920-07-02
To SELL
BONDS At PAR
Chamber of Commerce to
3 Put Over B. and O. Bridge
Proposition
$4,000 of $4,000
ALREADY SUBSCRIBED

Sale or the entire issue Of s67OOQ
in bonds TO pay for converting the
old Baltimore and Ohio railroad
bridge over the Brandywine for use
by general traffic has bQfn under
taken by The Chamber Of Commerce,
50 was announced today. OF the total
amount, $1,000 worth Of the securi-
ties already have been subscribed at
par by puhlic-spiriied citizens and
the Chamber is confident OF obtaining
subscriptions for the remaining $50
Boo. also at par from other resi-
dents Of this city and county.
# When the bonds were advertised by
the Levy Court. last month only one
bid was received. owing 90 the con-
gesied condition OF the bond market.
This bid was for $50 327. for the en-
tire issue OF $4,000. or al a discount
OF i7i2 per cent. II was refused.
undaunled by this setback. the
Chamber OF Commerce. which has
doomed the bridge project from its
inception. realizing the necessity for
such a structure TO care for iramc
during the rebuilding Of the Wash
ington sim ei span. now has appealed
for private subscriptions al par.
The bonds bear : i-2 per cent. in
terest. are in denominations OF $1,000
CONTINUED on PAGE Thlrteen)
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
]. H. THOMPSON
DIES WHILE ALONE

James Henry Thompson, aged 3S
years. a car builder employed by the
American Car and Foundry Company,
was found dead I'm bea IN his room
at the home OF Mrs. Mary Jackson,
2Oj West Seventh street. about 7.i5
O'Clock this morning Deputy COrO-
ner Harvey II. Nichols took charge Of
the remains and is endeavoring to
locate the mans relatives.
Thompson came here about three
months ago from New Castle Prior
10 that time he lived In Jersey City.
y. j.. and among his effects was
found the name Of J. :. " Brown. 1875
academy street. Jersey City, 10 whom
Mr.. Nichols has ielegraphed for in
formation.
Thompson worked yesterday as
usual but as he had been a sufferer
from lung trouble for some time 1t Is
thought death was due 10 natural
causes.
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
WILSON LOSES
TWO POINTS

SAN FRANCISCO. July . Omitted
Press).-The Democratic platform as
irafted by the committee on resolu-
lions. was submitted TO the party's
hafiOnal convention by senator
Garter Glass of Virginia. chairman Of
the resolutions committee, this morn
Ing. II does not mention the "wet'
and dry issue, over which a big
light looms in open convention.
As Il went 10 the convention the
platform was in thorough accord
with President Wilson's views, ex-
hept on two poinis-the League OF
Nations and the Armenian mandate.
Commendation OF the League Of Ma
lions covenant coupled with cOndem-
nation of the Republican attitude
vas 50 sweeping. administration lead
lrs declared, that the insertion OF
senator Nalsh's amendment stating
hat the party does not oppose rcso-
buttons "malsing clearer or more spt
siflc the obligations Of the United
aates' did not in the slightest weak
N the force Of the plank.
On the Armenian question the full
committee eliminated a provision for
acceptance Of a mandate recommend
I'd by the subcommittee. This ac-
lion was taken in the face OF a def
hite recommendation TO Congress by
the President that the United States
take the mandate, and resulted, COM
hittee members said, from a gener-
lily feeling that the country does mol
favor the Armenian mandate or any
interference by the United States in
the affairs Of foreign nations.
"Wet" and DRY" Fight on Floor
The decision TO leave the platform
Continued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
TRACTION CO.
SHORTOF COAL
Is Operating on Day to Day
Deliveries Since Rail
road Strike
RESERVE SUPPLY
OF FUEL CONSUMED

That the Wilmington and philadel-
phia Traction Company Is facing coal
shortage was stated today by Thomas
". Wilson. vlca-presidont aud general
manager OF the company he said the
c0mpany's fuel supply h8r dWindled
90 such an extent THAT 10 has become
alarming and unless remedled may inn
pair the companys operations In the
near future.
The company had an adequate sup
ply OF coal until The railroad strike
and The congestion OF freight occur
ed. Mr. Wilson said. Since then de-
liVeries OF coal 40 the company have
fallen on, and the reserve supply OF
fuel has been eaten into rapidly.
I'VE are now living from day TO
day." said Mr.. Wilson, sand if we
should fail 90 receive coal for a day
or two. our operations would be ser
iously hampered
Regarding lhe trouble on Tuesday
evening and Wednesday afternoon
that tied up traffic aud shut on elec-
iric power for awhile. Mr. Wilson
said the FIRST trouble Tuesday even
Ing was caused by one OF three main
cables ai The plant burning out
While 10 was being repaired, a sec
Ond cable burned Out Wednesday, af'
ternoOn. leaving but one cable intact
These cables cost US five times
what they would have cost before On,
war. and are supposed 10 be the best
said Mr.. Wilson. "Our force worked
twenty-four hours without resting q
repair the cables and make new
cable connections. 10 was while the'
were working on the first disable,
cable 10 make temporary nepoirs ina
the second one went down
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
G. 0. P. FIRST VOTERS
TO BE HARDING CLUB

The Republican First Voters Club
will hold their regular meeting n the
Young Mems Republican Club. $40
King street. at 7i5 o'clock next Tues
day evening. when resolutions rati-
flying the national Republican ticket
and pledglng their support will be
offered.
Al this meeting. the club. in honor
OF the Republican Presidential nom
inoe, Will change IFS maine 10 the
Harding First Voters Club. Tickets
being sold by the club for lis moon
light, 10 be given on Thursday eve
ming, July 70, are marked In this man
ner.
From an indications, the moonlight
will be a big success.
Music and dancing will be on the
program Of entertainment for the
evening The music will probably be
furnished by j. Norris RobInson's
orchestra.
Returns from sales OF tickets are
expected 90 be- made al the mpeiing
and further plans for the moonlight
Will be made.
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
List of Candidates

The complete list OF candidates
presented In nomination at the
Democratic convention Wednesday
and yesterday, follows;
Former Secretary of the Treas
ury William &. MeAdoo.
Aiiorncy-ceneral 4. Mitchell
Palmer.
senator Gilbert w. Hitchcock. Of
Nebraska.
senator Robert l.. owen, Of
Oklahoma.
Gov. Albert T.. Smith. of New
York
Gov. James NJ. Cox. OF Ohio.
Homer - Cummings, chairman
OF the national committee.
James W. Gerard. former ann
hassadOr TO Germany.
secretary OF Agriculture +. T.
Meredith.
Gov. Edward l. Edwards, Of New
Jersey.
John W. Davis, ambassador 20
Great Britain.
senator Carter Glass. Of Virginia.
Francis Burton Harrison, cover
nor-general OF the Philippines.
senator 4. NJ. simmons, of North
Carolina.
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
WOMAN DENIES
TIFF WITH Fl WELL

NEW YORK. June 2 luai,- .-.css
Miss Viola kraus. Who was with
Joseph HOWne Elwell on the eve Of
The murder Of The whist wizard and
turfman, was examined FOR three
hours by Assistant District Attorneys
yesterday. District Attorney Edward
Swami revealed today.
Swami said Miss kraus did not re-
fuse 90 answer any questions; mat
she had never made a threat against
Elwell and that she never had con
troversy over him with any other
woman
Miss Karus said she had known FL
we'll eight years, Swami announced.
Miss kraus was questioned by As
sistant District Attorneys DO0ling,
Joyce and Unger for three hours at
the home Of Mailer Lewiston, her
brOther-in-law. with whom she lives.
The Lewishon's are among the lead
ers in a certain social set In New
York and are repuied 10 be worth
millions
The district attorneys statement
said that be had been shown "a cable
gram In which Miss Ann Kane, former
housekeeper for Elwell. accused a
woman known lO hor as MS VIII
son" with making threats against the
life OF ElWoll
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
GERMANS BALK
ON INDEMNITY
Any Sum Approaching One
Hundred Milliards, inn
possible, They Say
EXPECT ITALY TO
OPPOSE FRANCE

BERLIN. July United prcssl
iNight In Two notes delivered af
Paris today Germany laid me ground
work for her contention that any sum
approaching one hundred millions
siOO00O0O0OOO as an indemnity 10
be collected by The Allies Is imposs-
bic. The notes contained views OF
prominent German Industrial and
financial leaders regarding possible
ity OF payment OF large indemnify
Although the foreign Office ala not
make public The csnicnis OF the notes
10 was understood they set forth in
strong terms that Germany could not
pay the high Indemnity fixed by the
Allies. The noics were sent i0 guide
delegates 20 Spa Ia preliminary dis
cussions.
% was learned today that Germany
does not intend To- keep her repre-
eeni1tives ai Spa n the Allies de-
sire 10 deliver only prepared q aci-
siOns Officials said the German dele
gates would quit the conference II
they found they We're 10 act merely
as messengers for the Allies 10 de
liver a series OF notes.
However. II the Allies really intend
10 conduct a face 90 face discussion
with the German representatives for
the purpose OF reaching equitable de-
clsions, Germany will be prepared 20
name subcommittee TO work out
the various problems on a scientific
basis, 10 was stated.
Considerable stress was laid In
some quarters on The hope that Italy
would support Germany on The in
demniiy question. 10 was also hoped
That England would take neutral
stand leaving France alone. seeking q
high indemnity.
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
CHANCE
FOR ALLPUPILS
DR.. Finegan Makes Strong
Address Before Sum-
mer School
DISCUSS PRESENT
DAY PROBLEMS
sneclal 10 The ENenlne Iournal.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
NEWARK, Del. July Special -
1.-The time Is not FAR or when the
public schools OF This country Will
be 0pan the year around. twelve
months each year. ] see no reason
why we should turn children out OF
the schools In summer time 30 roam
the streets al Will. 10 takes a month
TO tame them when thy return 90
school in September"
This statement was made last night
by Dr. Thomas y. FInegan. superin-
tendent OF public instruction for
Pennsylvania In an appeal before the
Delaware College Summer School for
an equalization OF opportunities IN
education. Dr. Finegan gave the first
OF series OF lectures before the
school mat are 10 be made by lead
ing educators. His subject was some
OF the Immediate demands OF the
public schools
In his opening remarks Dr. Finegan
stated that he was glad 10 know that
Delaware College is being utilized for
the blnent OF an IN education
throughout the state. IAN Institution
OF ihis Kind should be- the express
sion OF the life OF the state. II should
be so organized that % will reach
down through the public school sys-
Continued on Page Thlrteen.)
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
BEATEN WOMAN
IS NEAR Death
Mrs. Peldyzk Perhaps Fa-
tally Stomped in Quarrel
With Husband
LAY UNCONSCIOUS
IN COUNTY ROAD

Jake peidyzk. OF Boxwood lnear
Richardson Park was arrested thls
morning by State Detcoilve Frank W.
Mccoy and Constable George Whit
iinaion. near Sixth and Madison
streets. and locked up at the police
station charged with an assault on
his wife with intent 90 commit muir
der. he is held without bail. Mrs.
peldyzk Is In Delaware Hospital In "a
critical condition.
According 10 tbe information OBJ
iained by the officers. peldyzk beat
his wife severely shortly before 6
o'clock this morning chased her out
OF their home while only partially
clothed. and, when She fen In the
yard peldyzk is said iO have run
out from the house and Jumped on
the body OF his PROSTATE wife with
both feet. The assault Is said 90 have
been repeated. peldyzk declaring ac
would KIN the woman. he finally
left her lying in the yard and went
into the house, presumably tO secure
"a gun that he kept there. During
his absence Mrs peldyzk struggled IN
her feet and ran about a quarter OF
mile from her home and then faint
ed. Her body lay by The roadside
from 6 TO Q a. m, uncared for. as the
neiglbOrs were afraid 90 Interfere.
Finally, Constable George Whiting
ton was summoned and, flnding the
woman I'm a serious condition, secured
the services OF "a nearby physician,
who ordered the woman sent 10 the
hospital. Aided by some women in
the neighb0rhoOd. Wilmington took
the Injured woman 90 the Delaware
Hospital then securing State Detect
i've Mccoy started In pursuit Of Pei.
dyzk. who was supposed 20 be at
Lynch's morocco factory. Sixth and
Monroe streets.
peldyzk evidently was expecting the
officers and when they appeared al
the factory he secreied himself In a
nearby house. He was soon over
powered. however, and dragged from
his hiding place. When questioned
al the nOlice station. Peldyzk seemed
Indifferent as 90 the condition or hi.
wife and refused 10 make any tale
ment
The injuries OF Mrs. Peldyzk and
the Imprisonment OF her husband
leaves five small children alone and
unprOvided for. and according 20 tn'
officers, very much In need OF assist
ance.
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
gets
LIFE SENTENCE
Ollie Morris, Who Killed
His Father Pleads Guilty
at Georgetown
NOW IN NEW CASTLE
COUNTY wORKHOUSE
leeIal Io The EyenIng JonrnaI.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
GEORGETOWN. July 2.-Afier =
jury had been drawn 90 try him -
a charge OF first dcgre murder. Ol n
Morris. aged 20 years agreed TO fol-
low the advice Of his attorneys ana
pleaded guilty 10 murder In the Sec
ond degree yesterday afternoon. lle
was sentenced 90 life impris0nmeHt
in the New Castle county workhou-0
and was taken to that Institution To-
day. The ending OF the case canea
after long conference between A.
tomey-Gcnfral David j Reinhardi "a
James NJ. Tunnell and d. j. LayiOa'
counsel for The defendant
Morris murdered his father. Dcp-
rick B. Morris on April 30 While 10
two were riding In carriage. ~
cutting - throat Objections macs
by his r5eher 90 the attentions i5 q
Morris is said 60 have been paying
10 Mrs. GeOrgiann8 Lewis HOskcy y
said 10 have been The cause OF ne
crime
In gcliing ~ satisfactory jurorS =
men were called The panel was 81
hausted and the court got the twelifA
juror from the body OF the county.
Court convened at o'clock -
after the twelve tallsmen-William ~
Collins Isaac W. Warren. George W.
Continued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
TO KILL CATS THAT
KILL PARK BIRDS

Tabbv OWNERS whose homes ad-
ioin CITY Park lands are liable 10
be minus their pets unless such pets
cease possessing the animal instinct
10 hunt birds. For some time 10 has
been noticed IN several OF the city
parks that cats were waxing rat on
robins and other BIRDS
As result the bird population or
the parks has been more or less de-
pl'ied.
PARK guards in the parks are now
Irving 90 ascertain how many birds
are being kill-d IF % is found That
the cats depredications must stop,
traps m9y be placed In the parks 10
capture an cats Wandering there.
Felines so captured. will be killed.
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
$334,975 IS SPENT
ON CITY HARB0R

The annual report Of the Board OF
HarbOr Commissioners was presented
by e.. II. Cant secretary OF the board
10 the commissioners at their meet
ing today. The report deals with
everything that the body has done
during the past fiscal year 10 will
be passed upon by the commissioners
at their next meeting.
Mr.. Cant also presented the flnan-
ciai report for June. one Of the items
indicates that s27i,05O65 was spent
on the LObdell tract, and $50 92i .63
on the Front street wharf A graphic
report on the progress of the con-
siruciion work on the Front street
wharf lasO was made.
The secretary <as directed 10 au-
thOrize the construction OF the return
wall at the west end OF Front street
wharf and the placing OF four fender
piles.
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
BRYAN NAY
HALT BALLOTTNG

SAN FRANCISCO. July with the
business of selecting Presidential
nominee finally In sight by the DEM
ocratic National Committee Develop
mcnts revealed that none Of the cam
didaies has sufficient strength TO win
unaided
From reliable sources Il was learned
that the best william G.. McAd0o
can possibly hope TO roll up by CALI
ina upon all reserve strength. is barely
600, more than 100 short OF a choice.
AZ the same time, Attorney General
A. Mitchell Palmer Is expcsod To
attain his maximum individual
strength around 500 and Governor
James NJ. Cox about 400.
These figures are overlapping be-
cause a great amount OF the second
choice strength Of each Of the leading
candidates is held by some other two
and none can attain his fun quota Of
reserve delegates until one or both OF
his principal rivals have begun to
lose nr0und.
Political observers believed McAdoo
would lead from the iirst ballot with
Palmer close behind and Cox a poor
third. Each was expected TO increase
his vote ballot by ballot until pos
siby the ffth when IL was expected
the Attorney General would reach
his limit and his following begin 70
disintegraie. Providing this iranspirod
as forecast both McAd0o and Cox
Continued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
SUMMIT CAMP TO
OPEN AUGUST 4

Anniversary Sunday" Will be OBJ
served at Brandywine Summit on Au-
gust 4. The icampmoe ting season will
open on Wednesday. August T. The
McComb-Clase evangelistic party will
be present on anniversary Sunday and
will be In charge OF the program on
the opening night Of camp meeting.
10 is expected Prof. Harold Clase
will direct sacred concerts on Monday
and Tuesday nights. August and 3.
The following persons and their
families are at Brandywine Summit
now. Rev. j. ID. G. Hanna, A. H. Ain
scOw. Minor C. smith. Mayrice r.
Alexander. Joseph Turner Mrs. Mat
tie Mckee, Harry Lakeland. Dr.
Frank Y. Manchester. Howard j.
Wood, A. II. Slaughter. ,Emlsn B.
Llovd and Mrs. Cora CLAYTON.
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
TINSMAN ISN'T
AUTO 'H0I DUP

Constable William Tinsuin said
this morning that someone has been
holding up automobiles ON the Con
cord Pike and levSing lines upon lne
drivers The amounts known iO have
been collected In settlement dur
ing the past week have varied from
a quart OF whiskey 10 si25 IN cash,
'arhe action Is unlawful, said Mr.
Tinsman. and as one or these or
ficers" has represented himself o. be
constable Tinsman ! want the punhc
10 know the truth. No constable mas
a right 90 settle a case on the public
highway, and said settlements are
n0fhing more than highway robbery.
/ hope the offenders Will be caught
and punished
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
L. S. GUNS TO RESCUE or
AMERICANS HELD BY TURKS

WASHINGTON. July > United press)
A United States destroyer has bsn
dispatched 30 Mersina. 10 secure the
release OF Paul Nilsson and his wife.
Americans. OF The mission school at
Tarsua. Cilicia. Asia Minor. who have
been ,aniured by Turkish nafiOnalisis.
the Stale Department was advised TO-
day by Admiral Bristol. American high
commissioner at COnsigmlinOple.
The advices from Admiral Bristol
also gave what is believed 10 be the
first official nws that six other Amer
leans had bcen taken by Turkish ma
tiOnahsts at Hadiin. in The mountain
Gus region OF Cilicia These Ameri-
Evening journal., 1920-07-02

cans wens we'll as late as April %
Bristol reported. All efforts ar being
made 10 secure reliable Information
concerning those whose names are
not known here.
Mrs. Nilsson is a daughter OF Prof
H.. a. Fischer, OF Wheaton College.
Wheaton. HIS
Tho dispatch Today from Bristol
gave The first news mat her husband
had also been taken by the Turks
The French are holding Turkish hos
tages against the release Of the Nil
sons. and vigorous representations
have boon made 90 the Turkish gov
emment al COnsiantinOple
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
Wilson Figures
In Betting Today

NEW YORK. duly . Omitted
Press).-Bettinn odds ON the Dem
ocraiic Presidential nomination IN
the financial district were To
against Governor smith, President
Wilson and William G.. NcAdoo.
Odds against Nicc-PrcSident Mar
shall and Ambassador Davis short
encd 10 10 1. while those against
Governors Cox and Edwards and
Attorney General Palmer were
10 I.
BETTING was light according TO
brokers.
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
MORE ROOM FOR COUNCIL CLERK.

As the work Of Homer g. simmons,
clerk OF City Council. Will be greatly
increased in the near future by issu-
ing city licenses. under action now
contemplated by Council. additional
office room will probably be made by
cutting a door between his present
office and the adjoining committee
room OF Council.
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
MEXICAN FEDS
DEFEAT REBS

MENlCO CITY, July 2.-Govcrnment
forces have defeated troops under
command OF Carlos Asuna at Tamaul-
ipas n was announced by the minister
OF war today.
The rebels suffered many casualties
and numerous prisoners were taken by
the government troops.
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
ONLY LOOKED AT CRAp GANIE.

In0mas M0nir0m0rY aud Go0r1o
Spear were dismissed by Judge Hast
ings, In Municipal Court this morn
were alleged 10 have been watching
Ia game OF crap at Sixth and Shipley
streets early this morning
For trespgssing on The Pennsylvania
Railroad. Archie Spence. Negro. was
fined 50 and costs by Judge Hastings
IN Municipal Court this morning.
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
sALNATION ARMY OUTING TODAY.

Several hundred poor mothers and
their children left this morning on
the steamer Thomas Clyde as the
guests OF the salvation Army. The cX-
cursion went 10 Augustine Pier. The
salvation Army gives a similar eXcur-
son annually, without expense 10
their guests.
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
BRYANTO FIGHT ONFTOOR
OFCONVEZNTTONFOR DRY
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The Platform In q Nutshell

SAN FRANCISCO. July . United
Press Following are the oulstand-
ing features OF the platform drafted
by the committee on resolutions and
submitted to the Democratic National
Convention this morning by Chairman
Carter Glass Of the committee on resO-
litions:
wet" and DRY" Issue.
Complete silence.
Budget
Defends President Wilson's veto Of
The budget bin and advocates a budget
system partially under direction OF the
Secretary Of The Treasury. with CON
solidated auditing.
Postal Service.
Commends Democratic adminisira-
tion OF the postal service and makes
a blanket declaration for higher sal
aries for postal employees Advocates
grtaier uses Of minor vehicles in
TRANSPORTATION OF mail and extension
OF the parcel post
Free Speech.
Declares for free speech and free
press. except so far as it may attack
tuc Ire OF the nation.
Agriculture.
Praises the Democratic record In
establishing farm loan banks and
other farm legislation. lndOrses coli
lectlve bargaining and researches into
production costs.
Labor.
Follows the Virginia plank IN de-
claring strikes and lOckouts should
not ieopardize The paramount public
inipreses, but adds a statement or Op-
position 90 compulsory arbitration
Favors readiuslment Of salaries of
government employees.
Suffrage.
COngratulales Legislatures that have
ratified the suffrage amendment and
urges Democratic Governors and Leg
islatures OF Tennessee. North Caro-
lima and Florida TO complete ratifica-
iion In time for women TO vote his
fall
Women in Industry.
Declares against child labor IA
vOrs legislation for child welfare and
maternity care AdVocaies increases
In teachers salaries. Urges extension
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
ROY IN WICKERsHAM FAMILY.

Leon VI. Wickersham. advertising
manager OF The Evening Journal,
wore big expansive smile today. lie
was the recipient of concentrations.
too. for his wife this morning gave
birth 20 a seVcn-pound boy al the
Homeopathic Hospital. Mother and
boy are getting along nicely.
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
TUNERAL OF Mss la.

The funeral Of Miss Mary Lea -
1901 Market street was held yesi't-
day morning from her late home las
termcnt was made In the WllmlngfN'
and Brandywine cemetery. The Rev
r. W. Trapncll, rector OF s.. AD-
drew's Church had charge OF the sew
ices. Many relatives and friends a.
tended the funeral
Miss Lea was an active member q
st. Andrews Church.
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
RIRY M RIrTAN.

Funeral. services OF Dana T. Nlian,
formerly an officer of the Whining
ton Fibre Speciality Company OF New
Castle were held from his homie IN
Bollofonte yesterday afternoon. with
burial at niVcrNiew cemetery The
Rev. L. Franklin Smiley. OF West
Presbyterian Church. oflciaied