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Evening journal., 1920-06-15
MRS. BOOTH TO
See WORKHOUSE
Will Organize Prisoners
Welfare League at
Institution
SING SING WARDEN
COMMENDS PLUMMER

Mrs Maud Balllngton Booth, bead
or the Volunteers OF America who has
organized Prisoners Welfare Leagues
IN several OF the largest penal insti-
buttons in this country and England.
IS planning to visit the New Castle
' County Worilhouse In the near fu-
ture TO organize such a league.
Word Of the proposed visit or the
Well-noWn prison reform worker
was received This morning, by NJ. s
plummcr, chief warden Of the work
house, from Mrs Booth, in a letter
written In California
The noted religious worker said she
had heard Of the reform work being
accomplished at the workhouse and
that when she comes East in the near
future, she would visit the work
house.
Warden Plummer this morning re-
ceived a letter from DR.. George X.
kirschWey. warden OF Sing sing, and
former professor Of law at Columbia
University, in which he referred 10
the splendid spirit Of the prisoners
MANAGEMENT. DR.. KlrchWey recently
visited the New Castle County Work
house during the absence OF Warden
plummer, and he was delighted with
conditions which he found.
The Revv. Richard W. Trapnell, rec
tor Of St. Andrews p. r. Church Will
be the speaker at the Fourth Of July
celebration at the wOrkhOuse. The
committee arranging for the celebra-
tion Is planning for a baseball game
and other field events. Following the
exercises ice cream and cake will be
served
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
CONDUCT BAZAAR
FOR HOME FOR AGED

A large crowd attended the bazaar
which was opened last night on the
grounds OF tie Bichor Ch0lem Home
for the Aged. 2il West street. The
bazaar is being held for the benefit OF
home and will continue until Thurs
day evening.
Music is furnished by the Y. NJ. H..
A. orchestra. At the attractive booths
may be purchased an kinds OF mer-
chandiso, house furnishings, fancy
work, candy and other goodies.
Lending color iO the scene last
night were the pretty women mem
bers of the Young Judaean Society.
an attractive In light dresses. who
served as walters FOR the strawberry
festival Miss Rosahe Hinersohn
was In charge OF This branch OF the
work for The Young Judaean Society
The captain In charge Tor the open
ing night was Miss Gcrtruds kron
Miss Franres Tollin Will be In chargl
tonight. Miss Regina Hart tomorrow
night and Mrs- Philip Heimlich ol
Thursday nicht. Each Of these cap
| tains Is picking her own assistants
who number about twenty on eact
night.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
Want LESS noise
NOW FROM AUTOS
Police Ordered to Stop Un-
necessary footing in
City Streets
DUPONT MEN ASK
SWIMMING HALL

Numerous complaints received by
the Street and Sewer Department
protesting the unnecessary sounding
OF automobile horns in the city.
which has become a public nuisance.
caused the department today 20 notify
tne Police Department TO curtan the
practice.
10 was pointed out that many au-
tomoble accidents were caused by
needless blowing OF horns. The pub
lie realizing that the sounding in
most cases was uncalled for. would
not heed the warning given and
would encounter danger some oi
The commissioners were in favor Oi
aDolshing the sounding Of the horn
unless 10 was ungant. but they were
deferred from doing so booausc Sec
ton POI OF the Stale motor laws.
provides that every motor vehicle
shdii have a sounding instrument 90
warn against danger. On the other
hanu, Section i6 OF tha city ordi-
nancn prohibits an unnecessary
sounding OF bells. horns and other
signals.
The commissioners also expressed
the hope that public sentiment would
uphold their action.
= communication was received nom
City Council enclosing a complaint
from William H. Bullock, Of Thirteth
and Market streets. protesting against
the unnecessary noise caused by the
trolley switch and cut out located
there.
Trustees OF Bg1yndSwine NJ r..
Church, in a communication, com
planned Of the condition of Market
street, between Twenty-third street
and the bridge.
City Councilman Ahrahams and an
employe OF the dupont Company adj
dressed the board in reference to the
use Of a point along the Brandywine
creek, above the city. as a swimming
place and country club for the en-
ployes Of the company. The oommu-
nioatlon was referred 90 the Water
Department.
David Topkis asked the board that
King street, between Front and
Ninth and Fourth street, between
Market and Walnut be regularly
cleaned with a ffre hose. thus remov-
ing decaynig food which ne believes
breeds disease.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
FATHER GOES TO
live With SONS
Aged J. M. Beatson, Invalid,
Aids Court in Adjusting
Difficulty
DAUGHTERS ARE
PERMITTED TO VISIT

Fight between the sons and daugh-
ters OF John NJ. BeatsOn for the GUS
tody OF their invalid father WAS
brought into Superior Court yesier-
day afternoon upon habcas corpus
proceedings OF the sons, John and
DOugal BoaisOn. As Mr. Beatson. in
a private talk with judge Rice. chose
10 live with his sons. the proceedings
were dismissed
Mr.. Beatson. it appeared had been
liNing with a daughter. Mrs. Clarence
@. kilNIngion. near MlnQu1dale. When
the court acted in the case. the two
daughters ran up 90 their father cry
ms and pleading. cant ] say good
Bile 30 my daddy" judge Rice direct
ed that the daughters should be per-
mitted 20 see their father.
The aged man was taken from the
home or his daughter upon a sub
poena issued by Magistrate Gluckman
and served by Constable Andrew Colo.
The summons, according TO Henry r.
lsaacs, attorney Tor Mrs kilylngiOn,
was ostensibly TO permit the old gem
tleman Go testify In a case As he was
not present at the hearing he wa.
though Go have been taken away "a
/ him."
The man is an invalid, practical,
helpless and speaks only With din
Guilty. Upon q writ of hahcas corpus
the sons. Dougal and John Bcaison
produced their father In court yes
terJiay Judge Rice held a conference
with him in private and announce,
That In view or the fact that the ole
gentleman was at liberty 90 go wher'
he pleased and had chosen 10 liv
with his sons, ne dismissed the writ
N.I.H 90 d.. a D.
ters rushed up 90 her father anl
presently screaming that her hrotho
had pushed her away, appealed 30 thl
liudge for permission TO bid ho
father goodbye. 10 was some tint
before The excitement subsided.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
Relief
FOR SCHOOLS
Bids Will Be Asked For
Six More Portable
Buildings
TO MAKE AUDIT OF
BOARD ACCOUNTS

Resembling their action taken at
their last meeting in engaging Peter
Wright, public accountant 10 audit
the boards books, the Board OF
Education last night awarded .he
auditing Of the books 10 Lybrand. Ross
brOlhers and Montgomery, OF phila-
qelpnia- This was done because Mr.
Wright has suffered a nervous break
down and is unable 10 do the work.
shermer II. Stradley, upon whose
motion the action was taken, stated
that It VIII take about two weeks to
S25 a day for the senior accountant
and Si5 a day for the junior account
ant. The charges for a consulting
accountant should one have 10 be
called In. which is very seldom neces-
sary, are s3j a day.
The Friends SOoiety will be per
mitted 10 continua holding their
kindergarten classes at No. 5 school.
Mr.. Stradley commended the Friends
society for the work being accom-
pllshed by t.
FLAGS have been supplied for
Schools Nos. Z. i6 and % by the
Patriotic OVler Sons OF America and
iha Jr. Order United American Me
ohanios in response 10 the request
OF the board recently for the faCs
Il was reported last night. Letters
Of thanks were ordered 30 be for
Warlcd 10 the organizations.
DR.. Clifford J. Scott, superintendent
Of schools. told the board that the
visitors week in the public schools
last week was the most successful
that has ever been held.
Other members OF the board spoke
Of the success that attended the week
Recommendation were made by the
Conservation and Fire Prevention
Association that proper bushings be
placed on the steam pipes in Schoo
No. p, and that coal be not piled "a
the ioists.
Purchase Of an Office hle for Dr. B. Fl
Bealer, school physician, was re-
ferred 10 the new furniture commit
tee.
A meeting Of the committee ap-
pointed to make a survey OF The pup
lio schools, will be called for
O'Clock. Thursday evening, President
Rommel stated
The board adopted a motion author
izing the secretary % ask for bids foi
the erection OF six portable schoo
buildings, to be submitted between
juno 28 and 30. The decision OF tho
board 20 delay the building Of th,
new School No. p, until there is soml
! Likelihood Of a decrease In the cos
OF labor and materials, will present
shortage Of school facilities this fall
TO overcome this the board plan.
the erection Of the portable buildings
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
FLAMES in GARAGE
BURN TOURING CAR

Fire, which broke out In the garage
OF the Foss-Hughes Company, Tenth
and French streets. 40 o'clock this
afternoon, did 500 damage TO a tour
ing car owned hy Francis A. Price,
civil engineer. OF iii2 Klns street.
The blaze was caused Boy oil dripping
from the tank 0f tho burned car and
irnliing from hs engine The fire de-
parimeni was called out, but the
flames were cXtngulshed without iis
aid
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
SISTER SAYS BROTHER
DID THIS CLEANING

Charles Howard. aged IS years, was
arrested at the home Of his sister.
Mns. Edward Blackburn, 1884 French
street, by Detective Johnson last night,
diamond ring. valued at 500. a nickle
plated 32-calihre revolver, valued at
5000, and 5000 in cash from his
sister, Mrs. Helen NJ. Moore, Of Cam
den, n. J. He Is now being held for
the arrival Of an oflloer from Camden
10 take him 60 that city.
The boy came here last Saturday,
10 Is said, and went 10 live with his
sister on French street. The watch,
ring and revolver have been reoov-
Hred- The money Is supposed to
have been spent. When the boy was
searched at the pOiice station last
nhgnt he had not a penny.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
CITY DEMOCRATS
DEMAND DELEGATES
Special to The Evening Journal.


DOVER, June i5-Henry r. Isaacs
Wilmington, was reelected chairman
Of the Democratic State Committee
when the new committee organized
this afternoon. The election was by
acclamation. The new committee was
named by the recent Democratic Stale
Convention.
Arthur Kingsbury, of Dover, will
likely be named secretary. James
Lord, who died several weeks ago,
was secretary Of the State Commit
tee for many years and Mr.. Kings
bury was acting secretary after his
death.
The Wilmington members OF the
committee viii make a strong fcht
for increased representation for VIII
mingtOn In the number Of delegates
t0 the Democratic Stale Convention
The city gets but IS delegates under
the present plan.
Charles p SaylOr viii suggest that
the state be divided into four units.
Kent, Sussex and rural New Castle
and Wilmington and that each unit
gets 60 delegates 10 the State conven-
lions
Many OF the members Of the com
mittee from outside Of Wilmington
are said 10 be opposed 10 this plan
and 10 is likely II will be defeated
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
TO Sd TRIENn's nAUGHTER Nh

Municipal cares VIII Doe laid aside
FOR a time tomorrow evening by
members of City Council while thcy
attend the wedding in Grare NeihO-
dist Church OF Miss Ellen II. Mearns.
daughter Of Councilman James a..
Moarns. of 1917 North dupont street.
Miss Mcarns Will become ihe bride
of Robert p. Goldey, COZ West Tenth
street.
Tho ceremony will take place az
6 O'Clock. Practically an The city
fathers will attend. Following tha
wedding Mr. Nearns will be host t0
his fellow COuncilmen at LamnrO.
Cafe.
lnasmwh as City Council is mel
camsht up with iis work. me meet
/ ing of the committee OF the whole
which will follow the collation. prob
ably Will be extremely brief.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
HINTS LEGISLATURE
MAY MEET AGAIN

PHILADELPHIA. June f5-Three
piokets. who returned yesterday from
Chicago. said that. In spite OF the hea.
In Chicago their forces did not suffer
a casualty.
Miss Ellen Winsor said that on the
trip here from Chicago she met James
A. HirOns, chief clerk Of the Delaware
House, who assured her a special
session Of the Legislature may be
called TO reconsider the suffrage rati-
flcatiOn measure.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
FAREWELL HOP TO
DELAWARE GRADS

More than 200 persons attended The
farewell hop given by the Junior
Glass Of Delaware College TO the
graduating class. In the armory, at
Newark. last night Many Whining
tonians and guests from an over The
State attended.
The college colors, blue and gold.
occupied a prominent place In the
decorations OF the hall pennanis OF
Delaware College and fraternity ban
ners were The wall decoration.
The programs FOR the dance wero
unusually pretty. The college seal
was embossed on the cover and blue
and gold cord was attached. on one
OF the inside pages was a farewell to
the departing class, composed by Len
Daily. %
Music was furnished by Madden and
Whites orchestra.
The patroncsses for the dance wera
Mrs. s. O. Mitchell. wife Of the pres
| idcnt. Mrs. p. Laurence smith. wife
OF Dean smith; Mrs. John pilling. Mrs.
J.. s. Wright and Dean Wlnifred j.
| Robinson, OF the Women's College
Each day the Want Ads are full OF
live suggestions Tor saving money
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
200 LEGION MEMBERS
GET STATES MEDALS

Medals authorized by the state
were presented 90 more than 200
members OF Delaware Post No. 4,
American Legion. by Representative
William Lyons. Jr.. al a meeting In
the Stale Armory. There are more
than 1000 OF the medals TO be
presented 10 former service men who
went 10 war from Wilmington or
New Castle county. There viii be
distributed at meetings OF the vari-
GUS legion posts.
Responsibility for The debts in
currcd In connection with the recent
exposition and circus, will be assum-
ed by Delaware Post. 10 was decided
last night David Snellenburg, hon
Orary treasurer. discussed the situa-
ti0n with the post members, saying
that the legion could In no way be
blamed for the failure.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
RICHARDSON PARK
HAS BURGLAR SCARE

Richardson Park had another
burglar scare last night, and while
the burglars were not captured he
populace enjoyed all the thrills Incl
dent thereto.
10 came about in this wise: Several
home OF Russell Gotchen, dupont
Road and Howard street. Richardson
Park. about 945 O'Clock. Constable
-BlH" T1nsmn, the ever ready" was
called 10 the scene. sBilln climbed
a back porch and breaking a glass in
one OF the windows, turned the catch
and entered He found nothing touch
ed although there was evidence that
someone had been trying 10 got into
tne house The house was vacant.
Sotchell being away with members OF
his family.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
SECRETARYSHIP FOR
DAVIS IN SOUTH

Following the resignation Of Conrad
s. Book yesterday, membership SEQ
retary Of the Y. VI. c. A.. who win
perform boys work at the association
OF Pottsville, Pa, Lawrence A. Davis.
educational secretary OF the ~" here
has accepted a position as general sec
retary Of the association at Char
lottesville, Va, and will assume his
new duties July 4.
Mr.. Davis has been educational sec
retarY here for four years. having
come from the Friends School In 1915.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
WOMAN HELD ON sEROus HARGE

NT8. o1TUo HuElHS vas le7u M
$500 bail for court by Deputy Judge
Finger. On Municipal Court this morn
/ ing on a charge OF performing an
illegal operation on Miss Anne shaw
aged 20 years, OF i29 Monroe street
Mrs. Annie Niblett, charged with
Attempting 10 intmdate a witness
% being alleged that she offered MIS-
shaw 500 last night 10 leave the city
was dismissed, the charge not being
/ suhsiantiaied.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
VIOLETS INTEREST Historians.

some OhSerNatlOnS on the NiOlofs
OF New Castle County, was the sub
ect Of the paper read by Miss Mary
r. de You, before the meeting OF the
Society Of Natural History OF Della
ware last evening. The address was
illustrated by specimens from the
field.
Short addresses also were given by
members Of the society, upon their
exploring expedition into Sussex
county.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
f90O nOYS IrAnN no eU1lI

The C0rsan swimming campaign
conducted by the y. ~ G. A. this week
is progressing fayur3bly, according
to- Leroy r. Sparks, who Is In charge
Of the campaign. Mr.. Sparks said
that more than 1900 boys attended
The classes yesterday and believes that
It's SUCCESS may cause the association
90 conduct a similar campaln next
wear.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
FATuER Am SON DISMISSED.

As the prosecuting witness did not
desire TO press the charge, ChristO-
pher EpiscOpo and Anthony EpiscOpO,
father and son, were dismissed on a
charge Of assault and battery on
Albano Minuti by Deputy Judge Finger
IN Municipal Court This morning.
They are neXt-door neighbbors in Lin
coin street.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
ONEIL TAILED no RTPORT.

Failing lo report for examination as
to whether he has resumed The use OF
dope John O'Nell was before Deputy
Judge linger in Municipal Court. this
mOrnlne. on charge of contempt OF
court he was ordered held for ex-
animation.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
IPAINTERs DAIK ON WAGE DEMAND

Members OF Local 80. 90. House
Painters Union. 40 a special meeting
last nlght discussed the new wage
scale, which they viii demand after
September 4 10 was reported that
the workmen had temporarily decided
90 abandon their demands. however
40 the present time the workers re-
coiNe go cents an hour. They had
planned 90 demand $40.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
81 WEFWY FOR RODTNSON'S

A tempOrarY Order or 81 n week
was entered against Henry Robinson,
Negro. In Municipal Court this morn
ing, for the support Of his family.
Mcdaniel and continued until July "a
The case OF William ID. Shields,
charged with non-suppOrt, was con-
tinued until June p.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
mrs. CTNDFR ACCUSES

AIeNander Uindor was held Under a
$500 peace bond. but allowed to sign
his own bond, for breach Of the
peace toward his wife. by Deputy
Judge Finger, in Municipal Court,
this morning
The case Of Louis Plum. charged
with breach Of the peace toward his
wife. was continued until July 81.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
COUPONS TOTiL MILLIONS.

TTTT| 7" TTTTTT IIN-
Interest on the First Liberty Loan
and the Victory Loan Is due today.
10 is estimated the United States
Treasury distributes about s30OnO0
in interest of this Federal Reserve
district
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
CHuD DEsFRTER ARREsTED.

Mrs. Susie Allen, arrested 40 Farm
hurst yesterday by Halleok s. Ray. S.
was returned 10 that city this after
noon in the custody Of a PennsyE
vania Ofilcer.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
M BOUCHT sTOLEN WHEEL.

Spencer Robinson. Negro. WAS dis
missed by Deputy judge Finger. In
Municipal Court thls morning. on "a
inc 10 Leon Bariowsk. Robinson. 10
appeared. hought The alleged stolen
mhccl about Six weeks ago.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
COLLECT YOuR pENNIEs LAnIrs

POllyanna Branch, International
Sunshine Society, will met this even
ing at the home OF Mrs. o. B Weller.
roo West street This viii be the
final meeting Of the season. Each
member is asked 10 bring one cent
ior each year OF her age: also a cent
FOR each year Of her husbands age.
Members arc privileged 70 invite a
guest this evening.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
NEW BRIDGE OVER
DRAMYERS CREEK

The New Castle County Levy Court
this afternoon awarded contract for
the construction OF a concrete bridge
across Drawers creek 10 Scott and
Walls, contractors. The contract price
IS s5,2i4. The structure is to be COM
pleted within forty working days.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
W. q. T. ID. TO MEET

Ella Thatcher Union, w. c. T. L..
O'Clock In Harrison Street NJ E..
Church. Reports from the recent
county convention held at Blarkblrd
viii be given All members are
urged 10 be present.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
LIBERTY LIGHT IN POLISH PARADE

A pretty feature OF the Polish loan
driven by John S. B0gucki, Of iil
Maryland avenue, on the hood OF
which was a miniature bronze staute
Df the Goddess OF Liberty. holding
hoft a tiny lighted electric globe.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
LA. REIFCTs sUFFRACE

BATON ROUGE. La, June f..
UNITED Press. The Louisiana House
OF Representatives today rejected the
Federal suffrage resolution. ratifying
amendment. The resolution was de-
feated 56 10 %.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15
RAISING FRAME OF NEW THEATRE

Excavations for the new Palace
Of Market street. next to the old Citv
Han has virtually been completed and
he steel framework Is being erected.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15

FIRST DISTRICT G o. r. MEETING.
A meeting OF the Republican First
District Committee has been called for
next Monday night in the Young
Mems Republican Club. $40 King
street.
Evening journal., 1920-06-15

Each day the Want Ads are full OF
live suggestions Tor saving money
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-02
MEMBERS WANTED
BY PENN SOCIETY
Alumni Organization of Unlver.
sity Will Start Drive to Get
! $4,000 Names on List

drive to obtain q membership OF at
least $4,000 will he begun at once by
the University Of Pennsylvania General
Alumni Association. Thomas w. Hulme.
president, announced the beginning Of
me drive today.
During the summer q general reor-
gsni5ation of the association was COM
Gleted BY committee headed by A. r.
brunker. Of Chicago. The committee
slso made a survey Of the activities Of
tne organization and the work 1t plans
The main features Of the reorganisa-
Yon proposal were argued by the in.
olvidnal societies and by the general
ofganization q. Its convention In VII
mington last year and the last approval
necessary to introduce the new system
was not given until late in the summer.
, Ihe most important change was per.
sape the reduction OF the number on
ihe board Of directors which hitherto
nfcre mas been a large, unwieldy body.
vn out one point was the society un-
sole to agree. and that was financial
one. Formerly the society had been
charging 81 year dues. Under the
proposed reforms, dues would have been
soolished and the society supported by
me means Of weekly magazine to which
VI the alumni would be asked to sub.
scribe' The new board of direceors
Mli DO charged to effect settlement
On the question.
lhs new system also assigns different
duaes to all departmental societies,
Ttnsr than having each attempt to do
" the work individually, Along with
nat measure, Edward n. Bushnell,
eoi.or'i In chief Of tho Pennsylvania Ga.
ss' ssetts' IN an editorial appearing in the
arst ~. edition Of the magazine this year,
sGsgests now would be an appropriate
pme un TO create a new Wharton School
aiu@nl t.u nm Society. At present the Whar-
%n school comes under the Jurisdiction
q me college, along with the Townc
ssc,entihc School, the School Of Edusa.
aCn and the School Of Fine Arts.
Mr. Bushnell points out that the
%smoership Of the Wharton Society
~ growing rapidly and probably is euual
", y not greater than, all the Others
svMa;oihsd. sva;ed. 1t Is, therefore, he contends.
'"Auea to an organization OF It's own,