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Evening journal., 1920-12-16
CATTELL SPRINGS
HOPEFUL MESSAGE

Wilmington ROtarians We're address
ed tOday by Edward ]. Catlell, city
statistioan Of Philadelphia, at their
weekly luncheon held in the club
room In the Hotel dupont He paint
ed glowing word picture OF TIE fu-
ture OF this country and expressed
the view that by next June things
would be restored largely 10 normal
with the United States bigger and
better for the ordeal through which
IL has passed.
A Communication was received
from the International President OF
Rotary Clubs hespeaklng the active
interest OF Wilmington ROtarlans In
the Hoover campaign for the Eelief OF
starving children in Eastern Europe.
Each Rotarian present at the
luncheon contributed 81 20 be turned
over 10 the Associated Charities as a
Christmas Offering 10 poor children IN
this city.
]. Danforth Bush asked the club 10
aid IN The work OF recruiting mem
hers Of the New National Guard In
this city and State.
William p. White led the choral
singing OF popular songs during the
luncheon.
Evening journal., 1920-12-16
sunday Law
ANSWER TODAY
Police Not Likely TO Order
Strict Enforcement in
City
ORDER SOCIETY
TO MAKE ARRESTS

President Smith. OF The Board OF
Poiice Commissioners, on behalf OF
tiho board, Is preparing an answer 10
mo request made by committee
from the Ministerial Union. Tuesday
afternoon, that The law be enforced
regarding tho closing OF cigar and
confectionery Stores on sunday Inc
question will be considered by mo
board lnis afternoon
While the commissioners have not
yet made answer, II Is understood,
nom individual expressions OF opia-
ion by members OF the bOafri and
Chief OF POlice Black, that they win
decline % act a. requested, on ho
ground that all The law can not be
enforced and that they feel unable 20
draw the line between that portion OF
me law the ministers wish enforced
and other portions.
'Dr. Watt can go ahead and get out
his warrants In he wants to- said
President Smith, ~and the Police De-
partment will serve them"
DR.. Watt said the ministers will
take no further action until they hear
nom the Board OF Police COmms-
sioneTs, but intimated very emphatl-
oally that there win be plenty doing
N tho commissioners refuse 10 act
favofably In the mattcr
Evening journal., 1920-12-16
TOOK JOY ride
ON HAND CAR
Ten Boys Thought 1t Fun
Taking Spin Over
p. & r. Tracks
ALL FINED IN
JUVENILE COURT

Sunday loy-ridlng on a hand-car or
he Philadelphia and Heading railway
proved a rather fascinating and oN-
citing sport for ten Polish boys, a %
10 years OF age, but u had The en-
bairassing result OF hcir appearance
before Judge Mdlllam $. Priokett in
Juvenile Court yesterday afternoon.
The boys, according " special on
Ger Howard Mcldin. Of the railroad.
took great delight In their iOy-ridcs,
and evidently felt that nlero was
nothing hazardous In H. even II they
did pass from the Philadelphia and
Heading railway tracks 20 he tracks
or The Baltimore and Ohio, and on
The Sunday before last, extended their
Trip over The BrandyNNine bridge.
, For three Sundays some or The boys.
involving In all ten OF tho lads, took
possession OF tie haid-car and pro-
ceeded over the railroad tracks The
first Sunday they did not 90 fr; the
second sunday, encouraged by their
INST experience. went a little farther (;
and on The third sunday they passed
over 10 the b. and o. tracks and over
the Brandywine bridge, whore they
had 10 abandon the car when a chain
broke.
Judge Pr-okett ycsterday imposed
fines OF $3.50 each on the lads and
foach had 10 contribute 81 as rertltu-
ton money FOR the replacement OF tho
broken chain.
Evening journal., 1920-12-16
l2 negro BOYS
ON PROBATION
Accused of Acting Disorder
ly Near National
Theatre
ALSO FINED
$3.50 EACH

Annoyance caused pedestrians and
VERSIONS employed in The vicinity Of
the National Theatre. ln French
street between Eighth and Ninth. by
groups OF Negro boys wrestling.
swearing and in various other ways
acting disorderly In front OF the
moving picture place. resulted In the
appearance OF twelve Of The boys,
ranging In ages from A Ia. i6 ycarA
before Judge William 5. Priokett In
Juvenile Court yesterday afternoon.
All other efforts 20 break up the
practice OF the boys seemed TO be
fruitless, so they were finally, ar
rested, and yesterday fines OF $50
were imposed on them and they
were also placed on probation.
Louis klcc, manager OF The White
Motor Company. which has offices ad-
Joining the heater. was one OF Tie
principal cOmplainants against the
nuisance The actions Of the Negroes,
10 was said. were objectionable 10
employees OF The company.
The boys arrested were: Paul
brown, George Edwards. James
Brown, Leroy Moore. JethrO and Ro-
land Beecham, samuel Cohen, Rucl
Fighter. Henry Exum, William Jones'.
William Thornton and John Ander.
son.
Evening journal., 1920-12-16
TALK U. S. CONTROL
OF COAL INDUSTRY

WASHINGTON, Dec. &c. UNITED
Press Supervision OF the coal in
d,stry by the Federal Commission.
will be provided In a bin now belne
drawn by senator Calder, Republican,
az New York, according 10 plans an
nOunced today.
The proposed bill Is the result OF
Calder's report 10 the senate that
coal prohtoerlng is a national dis
grace Is partly responsible for the
serious housing shortage and Is re-
ta,iing reconstruction generally.
Calder's bill would call for creation
Of a separate bureau Of the Federal
Commission, with coal operators.
wholesalers. jobhers and retailers,
would be compelled TO Ole regular re-
ports on the total tonnage produced
ana handled, prices, costs and profits.
The commission has tried 10 GET
such reports under its present pow-
ers. but has failed TO get ADEQUATE in
formation.
Seven bills are now being drafted
by Senator Calder TO carry oul Inc
recommendations OF his reoOnstruc-
tion report.
Evening journal., 1920-12-16
NEW LEAGUE MAY
BE HARDING PLAN

MARION. o., Dco. i6-(United Prcssl
Calling OF a new peace conference,
10 meet In the United States 10 revise
The League Of Nations covenant or or
ganize a new associ alton OF nations, Is
one OF the projects under consider
alton by Prcsidont-eloct Harding. Tho
conference probably would be held In
Washington.
Harding hasn't made final decision
on the proposal but ID understood TO
be seriously cOnsldorine 10.
such a conference, Handing's ad-
visors say, could either rc-Vamp the
existing league frame work or create
an entirely new structure. Harding,
as President. would be expected Ia
recommend a course which would
meet Americas approval. The nature
OF any such suggestion remains 90
be determined. lntlmations from
some OF Harding's visitors are that the
president-elect Is leaning toward an
entirely new program OF internation1'
relations.
Evening journal., 1920-12-16
FIREQUESTION
Up TO COUNCIL
Paid Department Plan to be
Presented by Solons
Tonight

Active sters viii be taken in CITY
Council tonight toward the organiza-
ton Of a full paid FIRE department for
Wilmington.
The IRE committee OF Council, OF
which Alexander II. Abrahams Is
chairman, will present the draft OF
bill providing for a department and
recommend that it be laid before The
State LEGISLATURE with tue UNANIMOUS
endorsement OF Council.
The bin does not specify the num-
her OF lre companies desired for the
city, nor The amount OF money which
may be required 20 establish and
maintain such service, but gives
Wilmington blanket authority" 20
substitute such a service for the vol
unteer companies and 20 issue bonds
for It's establishment aid up-keep.
The nre cOmmitte held a lengthy
conference last night following the
meeting OF Council in committee of
the whole, and put the finishing
touches on the draft OF the bill.
Evening journal., 1920-12-16
NO MOVE YET IN
ARMENIAN CASE

WASHINGTON, Dec. i6 rUnlled
pressl--rhe avenue OF approach 10
The proposed Armenian mediation ap-
parenny was stlll hidden from Amer
lean officials today.
President Wilson has accepted the
League OF Nations invitation TO med
late between Armenians and the
Turkish NatiOnalists. lie has ap-
pointed Henry Morgonthau former
Ambassador 10 Turkey as his per-
sOnal representative In the mediation
But the Russian SOvlets, which are
unrecOgnized by the United States,
hold the key TO Armenia and this
brings up the question Of how the
mediation will be carried on.
Since the League OF Nations sent rs
proposal OF mediation 10 President
Wilson. Armenia, guided largely by
eXpediency, 10 is believed here, has ac-
cepted B0lshevik control. With the
Turks pressing them from the wesl
and the BOlshevists pouring into the
Near East through the Caucasus
Mountains on the north the Armen-
isns went Bolshevik" as the lessor OF
two evils.
Recent advices indicate that a form
OF coalition government has beer
forced on Armenia. composed Of soviet
leaders and Armenian NatiOnalists.
Evening journal., 1920-12-16
WRITE SINNERS
ON CHESTER STREETS

The word sinners" in letters about
foot high at the Intersection Of every
street along Edgmont avenue, Chester,
aroused the curiosity Of a Whining
ton business man while on a short
visit 10 that city this morning lie
said The word, written in white chalk.
appeared in the middle Of the street
1T every crossing from the Baitl-
more and ohio railroad station 20
Third street, distance Of about 40
or ~ squares.
Tho Wilmington man saws he was
In a hurry but stopped long enough
TO seek an explanation from a trafiic
ofllcer. The officer said the words
were written in the street some time
during the night. but that he did not
know the meaning OF IT,
Tho local business man was greatly
puzzled, especially as he thought
Chester was 30 pure That there could
be no sinners there. He says some
one he talked 10 suggested That the
word repent" would probably ap-
pear tomorrow morning.
Evening journal., 1920-12-16
over
$4,000 House
Mrs. Kittinger Sues DIR.
RoSsman for Perform
ance of Contract
TITLE IMPERFECT
is CLAIM MADE

Hearing OF testimony in the case OF
Mrs. Leonard A. kittlnger against Or.
David Rossman, an action for specific
performance OF a contract, was start.
ed before Chancellor Charles NJ. Curtis
In Court OF Chancery this morning.
The case involves the sale Of ii-i3
Delaware avenue by the plaintiff 10
the defendant.
Leonard +. Wales and Edward w.
CO0ch are solicitors for the plaintiff
and William Prickett represents the
defendant.
10 is said that Mrs. KItlnger sold
the property to Dr. ROssman, who
later negotiated for the sale Of tho
property TO Nicholas Govatos. Tho
defendant contracted, it Is said, TO pay
Mrs. kittlnger S6S,000 for the building,
and time or settlement was fixed as
July 30. However, when Dr. ROssman
claimed that the title was imperfect,
time for settlement was extended 10
August 4, and was again extended 90
September 27.
The defendant, at the hearing today,
maintained and the plaintiff denied
that the Inaccuracies In regard TO the
title have not been corrected, and the
defendant raised the question that
time is not an essence OF contract. IL
was also contended by the defense
that, because OF changing conditions,
the value Of the property has depre-
ciated $4,000.
Evening journal., 1920-12-16
MANY RECRUITS
IN new GUARD
Anti-Air Craft Regiment
Will Attend Inaugural
tion of Harding
ALSO TO SEE
DENNEY GO IN

Recruiting for the Delaware Anti
Air Graft Regiment Is going on more
rapidly than those In charge antici-
pated. On account Of the increasing
size OF the teams it has become neces-
sary to have each team meet on
separate night. The teams will meet
as follows:
Team No 1. recently organized as
Co. c. will meet on Monday night.
at l.3O o'clock; team No. ,, Thursday
night; team No. 3, Wednesday night;
team No. Z. Tuesday night. All meet
lngs are being held at the armOry,
Twelfth and Orange streets.
The following are some Of the new
recruits that have enlisted in the past
week.
Team No. 2-Thomas W. Blanken.
Leon l.. kirkley, Robert kelton and
John J. Lafferty.
Team No. secured the following
men: Harry +. Short, Silas B. /. Dun
can, Francis LaROwe, William J. Me
kinney, Jr., John 5. Miller, Charles II
hentz, David NJ. Salter Louis II
Smith, Elwood s. Salter.
Team No. recruited the following
men: John h. BlacksOn, George w.
Heal, Lewis b. Mckewn. Presley
Rash, Henry G.. Parker, Phillip A.
Steinbach, Norris Schendleman, Hor-
ace p. Waddington, L. r.. Work and
William Regan.
The recruiting OF the National
Guard OF Delaware is progressing and
with the same success that has been
attained in the past two weeks, tho
entire unit will be soon rounded into
shape. As soon as this unit is COM
pletely formed the men will be equip
ped and preparations made for attend
ing The Inauguration Of President
elect Harding. The National Guard Is
also making plans 10 attend the In
auguration OF Governor-elect Denney,
In January.
In the past years Delaware has al
ways held a prominent place In the
line during the Inauguration Of tho
President and the idea Is 20 hold that
same place during this inauguration
and the future years.
All men, between the ages OF As and
a years, are invited to attend the
meetings that are now being held in
the ArmOry every evening during tho
week and for those who cannot come
In the evening, a recruiting party Is
stationed at the Armory both day and
night and VIII give any Information
That Is desired regarding the new
regiment.
When any Of the above teams have
secured sixty men an election OF Ofli-
GERS will be held and any man enlisted
on that team will be eligible for the
nomination and election For the bele-
Nc OF the men that have enlisted. the
Armory Is placed at their disposal
and the following recreatiOns can be
used by them at any time: Music,
basketball and the pool tables.
Evening journal., 1920-12-16
AMERICANS HELD
BY RED RUSSIA
Among 20 is Sister of Gov
ernor Ritchie, of Mary {
land
ANOTHER JAILED
NEARLY TWO YEARS

WASHINGTON, Dec. &c United
Press Twenty American oitzens are
still held as prisoners by the Russian
Bolshevisls, 70 was said today at the
State Department Included in this
number Is Mrs Marguerite Harrison,
sisler-In-law OF Governor Ribohie, Of
Maryland. VINO went TO Russia as a
correspondent
Most OF The prisoners are deialned
at Moscow. At least one Of the Amer
leans, according TO latest adviocs, has
been held In solitary confinement for
nearly two years, causing his hea
10 be greatly undermined.
The State Department has made re
peated efforts 10 secure liberation Of
The Americans through Scandinavian
and other channels. but without sue
cess. Efforts are being continued, but
officials said that 30 disclose their
nature would defeat the work Of lib
Grafton. Some OF the Americans have
been charged with espionage, while
others have been held as hostages as
a BOlshevik protest against the inn
prisonment Of political prisoners in
this country.
Onioals here say u Is the apparent
intention OF The Bolshevik authorities
20 force American Oilloals 90 deaf di-
recuy with them In the hope that
this might lead 10 their recognition.
Evening journal., 1920-12-16
Important to all Women
Readers of this Paper.

Thousands upon thousands OF
women have kidney or bladder trOu-
BILE and never suspect H.
Women's complaints often prove 10
be nothing else but kidney trouble,
or the result OF kidney or bladder
disease.
II The kidneys are not in a healthy
condition, they may cause the other
organs 10 become diseased.
You may suffer pain in the back,
headache and loss OF ambition.
Poor health makes you nervous.
irritable and may be despOndent; i
makes any one so.
But hundreds OF women claim that
Or. Kilmer's Swamp-ROOt, by restor-
ing health 10 the kidneys, proved 10
be Just the remedy needed 20 over
come such conditions.
Many send for a sample bottle 10
see what Swamp-R0ot, the great kid
ney, liver and bladder medicine will
do for them. BY enclosing ten cents
n DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton. n.
Y, you may receive sample size bot
ne by Parcel Post. You can pur-
chase medium and large size bottles
at all drug stores.
Evening journal., 1920-12-16
SENATE MAKES
STRIKES ILLEGAL

WASHINGTON, Dec. f6 - Omitted
Pressl-The senate today passed the
Poindcxtcr bill making strikes which
Interfere with the Interstate Com
merce Commission crimes.
Tue bill which was passed with
out debate, makes it Illegal 10 foment
strikes or prevent workers in inter-
state commerce continuing Ia their
employment. lt provides a maximum
fine Of $1,000 ami ten years imprison-
ment for violations.
IL Is also provided in the bill that II
shan bo 4 crime for directors or man
ayers OF railroads "a enter INTO any
combination with intent 10 hinder or
prevent operation OF trains TO bring
pressure for settlement OF a labor dis
pute. This provides 500 flne or six
months Imprisonment
10 Is believed the hln will encounter
dlfnculues II Il comes up In The
House.
Evening journal., 1920-12-16
five GUNNERS
SHOT PEPPERED
Number of Fatalities Above
Average Safety Council
Finds
% PERSONS HURT
BY AUTOMOBILES

Cunning mishaps figure oOnspion-
ousiy in a report ISSUED today by tho
Delaware Safety Council. covering ac-
oldenis In Wilmington and delaware
from November i6 10 November 30 In
the ardent quest for the sTr'y and
toOthsOEe rabbit, i've gunners man
aged to shoOt themselves or one an
other Instead Of the rabbits they
went after.
The number OF fatal accidents re-
cidents, one was caused by an auto
mobile, three by gas asphyXiatiOn, one
by burning, one by drowning. two by
poisoning, one by train and one BY
electric shock.
The report In delan Is as follows:
Evening journal., 1920-12-16
STATE BANKERS TO
SHAPE YEARS WORK

Officers and members committees
OF the Delaware Bankers Assooia-
ton are assembled at the Hotel Rich
ardson. Dover, today. TO adopt a plan
OF procedure for the coming year and
arrange meetings throughout tho
State The meeting was called by
George Massey Jones, president.
Robert p. Robinson, Of this city, Is
chairman Of the executive committee,
mingiOn on the newly-fOrmOd advis-
Ory committee. The committee mem
bers were guests at luncheon OF the
officers OF the association.
Evening journal., 1920-12-16

GIRL missing
Anna Black Absent From
Home Since Last Sat-
urday
SAID SHE WAS
GOING TO WORK

Bidding her parents goodbye as she
left her home early last Sahrtlay
morning 10 go b. work. Anna Black.
aged ~ years. daurhter Of James
BLACK. . Mcnmghls Court. disappeared
as II by magic, and so far no trace Of
her has been found Mr. Black has
asked Chief OF Police Black 10 begin
a search for his daughter.
At the time the child left homo she
said she was going 30 work at the
I, y. l.. laundry. The laundry COM
pany however did not engage the girl.
Anna. who Is OF light complexion. Is
i've feet two inches high. weighs i21
pounds and has brown hair and
brown eyes.
Mr.. Black says he knows or no rea-
son why bis daughter should leave
home.
Evening journal., 1920-12-16
DECLARES BRITISH
SCAN U. S. MESSAGES

WASHINGTON, Dee. &c. United
Press british secret service men
scan every commercial message from
England TO the United States, New
comb Carlton, president Of the West
ern Union disclosed 10 the Senate
committee on cables today. Carlton
was uncertain whether this ccusor-
ship applied also 10 messages from
the United states but promised TO in
form the committee later.
Evening journal., 1920-12-16
LITTLE GIRL AS
ACCUSER OF MAN

George s. Brewer, an insurance
agent. was given a hearing before
Deputy Judge Finger, In Municipal
Court This mOrnin-, on a charge OF
assault and battery on Anna Converse,
2 years OF age. Judge Finger. after
hearing the evidence in the ease. re-
served decision until Saturday morn
ing.
Brewer. through his attorney. William
W. Knowles, maintained that there
was a mistake, and asserted he was
working about his home, 500 Grant
avenue, when the act toward the
little girl Is said 10 have been com
mittcd. which was shortly after 2
o'clock last Friday afternoon.
According 90 the little Converse
girls story, Brewer is alleged 10 be
man who met her while she was
awaiting a trolley car at Fourth and
West streets after school was dis
missed at . O'Clock last Friday. lie
began a conversation with hor about
getting her % take a prescription TO
a drug store at unioa Park Gardens
70 be filled. she said.
Brewer is alleged 10 have taken her
tO The Lyle Apartments, Eighth and
West streets. He first took her TO
fhe last floor, she charged, and then
took her 10 tho basement. she be
came frightened, and screamed. she
said, whereupon Brewer is said to
have left the place.
According 90 the little girls testi-
mony, the man who was with her
did not harm her, but had taken her
by the hand 20 the apartment house
Naomi krauss and Elsie Lehane
both living in WOOdlaWn avenue, two
girls, appeared against Brewer this
l.H.la aaHsHa .NaNH Nt.N IsA
acted Improperly in their presence
recently.
70 Witnesses called by Brewer testified
b his whereabouts on the day OF the
alleged assault, 10 try 20 show that
sle could not have been at Fourth and
West streets at the time the Converse
Erl and man net there.
Evening journal., 1920-12-16
BRITISH LABORS
ASKS IRISH PEACE

LONDON, Dec. i6 Omitted Press)-
British labor today began am offensive
for peace in Ireland.
After a long forenoon session an
executive commission. representing
the labor party arranged 10 send a
deputation 10 Premier Lloyd George
in the interest OF peace. The cOmmis-
sion heard the report Of Arthur Hen
dersOn and other labOrlies who re-
Gently investigated conditions In Ire
land.
Evening journal., 1920-12-16
MORE COMPENSATION
FOR INJURED WORKER

The state Industrial Accident Board
withheld decision yesterday in the
compensation for the death OF her
son, Horace L. Ruth, a former en-
plOye OF the pusey and Jones Com
pany, and Joseph s. Graham, who
lost the sight of one eye from iniur-
les alleged 10 have been received
while at work In the plant OF the
Wilmington Fibre Specially Com
pany.
In the case OF Robert r. Reynolds. a
painter. who asked for increased com
pensatiOn from the Edge Moor Iron
Company, II was announced that an
agreement had been reached whereby
the compensation would be increased.
Evening journal., 1920-12-16
FORTUNE FOR MRS. ADAMS.

Under the Will OF Francis Lynde
Stetson, late Of New York, which was
filed for probate in the Surrogate
Court In New York, last Tuesday,
Mrs. Margery Lee Adams, grand
daughter OF Bishop Lee OF Delaware
receives the income from $4,000 for
life, with the power TO dispose of
$4,000 in her will as she sees flt. The
remaining $4,000 Is to revert to Inc
residuary estate upon her death. In
addition Mrs. Adams receives a third
Of interest in the wardrobe and per-
sOnal effects OF her henefactOr.
Mrs. Adams was once Mr.. Sletson's
secretary and was adopted by him as
his own daughter IN 1917.
Evening journal., 1920-12-16
SEVERE EARTHQUAKE
RECORDED In U. S.

CHICAGO. Dec. i6 Omitted Press.)
An earthquake OF great force was
recorded on the government seismO-
graph at the Chicago University here
today
Ofilcials described II as being the
severest in the last two years.
The center Of quake was said 10 be
5000 miles away. The tremOr was
first recorded at 62i a m.
Evening journal., 1920-12-16
WnMAN,s HEAn an.

Mrs. Margaret p. Bradford. an East
Twenty-secOnd street, was cut about
the head by a piece OF falling wood.
which fell from a building. under
construction on King street, between
Fifth and Sixth streets, this morning
She was taken to the Belt Drug Store.
bOS King street, and from there TO the
Delaware Hospital in taXioab
Evening journal., 1920-12-16
HARVEY sEEs sANrA

IItrNey Buchanan, aged 5 years, on
Nortf cast, Md, got away from his
aunt, who accompanied him this
morning. and was having a delightful
Sixth and Market streets, when Traf-
DO Onicer Sherwin took Harvey in
charge, carried him 10 the police sta
tion and left him in charge Of The
matrOn. He was found later by reia-
IveS and returned home.
Evening journal., 1920-12-16
HEnCIn-TS nTR HEARs GnEEN.

The Hercules Club held its regular
luncheon-meetlng at noon today In
the dubSrry room on the hotel du-
Percy Warren Green, chief deputy at
tOrney-genoral Of Delaware, addressed
the club on various forms OF muni-
opal government applicable to VIII
mington.
Evening journal., 1920-12-16
pnIEs ANERT AN pIINGE-

A Washington street car, OF the
Wilmington and Philadelphia Trac-
ton Company jumped the tracks at
Sixteenth and Washington streets,
before, and was prevented topping
over the hill into Glenn avenue, only
bv striking a pole.