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Evening journal., 1920-03-31
LEVY COURT OF
THREE MEMBERS
Representative Danzenbaker
Offers Such Bill for New
Castle County
WOULD MERGE ALL
ALMSHOUSES IN ONE
STAN Correspondent.

Staff Correspondent.
STATE HOUSE, DOVER, March 81
Senator Murphy OF Harrington intro
duced in the Senate yesterday afternoon
bill authorizing the Kent County
Levy Court TO borrow 100000 to
build State aid roads.
Provision for the sale Of the aims
houses In the three counties and for
establishing a State Relief Home. near
Dover, in Kent county is made In a bill
introduced by Senator Palmer. II pro-
vides that the New Castle County Hos
pltal be sold TO the State Hospital for
the Insane and that all the other lands
and buildings OF the county hospital
not needed for the State Relief Home
be sold at auction. II sets out that 30
per cent. OF the money so derived be
turned over 20 the State Treasurer 10
be held as a separate fund to provide
accommodations for inmates OF the
almshouse 10 per cent be used as a
reorganization fund for the purchase
OF land and erection OF buildings at the
State Relief Home and the remaining 10
per cent. divided among the three coun-
ties for outdoor relief.
The Senate adopted the House con-
current resolution relative to shutting
of new business but fixed today as the
last day. The resolution when It came
from the House fixed yesterday as the
flnal time for introducing new bills. II
was sent back to the House for action
by that body accepting today as the last
for new business.
The bill introduced In the House yes
terday by Representative Danzenbaker
providing for three commissioner
Levy Court for New Castle county at
salary OF 5000 a year each does not
rip" any OF the present Levy Court
men OF that county out Of office. II pro-
vldes, however, that successors to the
four members OF the Court whose terms
expire this year not be elected. The
three remaining Levy Courtmen whose
terms do not expire until 1922 would
serve out their terms. but three
new commissioners from new
district would be elected. The
new districts are divided as
follows: First district, Wilmington;
Continued on Page Eleven.
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THIEVES BACK TO
HIGH CARNIVAL
IN NINTH WARD
TweIue Robberies or Attempts Within Week
Again Alarm Residents and May NecesSi-
tate Plain Clothes Guard for East Side.
Je,0elry, Money Tools and Milk Are Loot
of Burglars
YOUNG WOMAN nv BED
FEELS TOUCH OF THIEF

night, the burglar visited the home OF
Harry Butler. No 3ij East Twenty
second street, but as Mr.. Butler hap
pened TO arrive home just as the burg
lars had begun operations on the rear
window Of the kitchen, he scared them
away. A boarder. named Harper
who accompanied Mr.. Butler, hearing
the noise, opened his bedroom window
Just in time TO see the man beating a
hasty retreat as Mr.. Butler opened the
back door.
Shortly before this visit the burglar
had visited the adjoining house, No.
3i7 East Twenty-second street, occu-
pied by Norman Robinson, and succeed
ed in prylng open the screen door on
the back porch, but evidently was
frightened away.
At the home Of John Boyce, No. 1915
Church street burglars forced entrance
by prying open rear door. Here they
stole a gold watch and chain, valued at
$50, from Mrs. Boyce, a quantity OF
change In a purse lying on the table
and six car tickets.
Eight dozen eggs and a quantity OF
clothing were taken from the home OF
Titus Rude, OF No. 605 East Twenty
second street.
Burglars also entered the yard OF John
Boulden, OF No. COS East Twenty
second street, and again attempted tc
make an entrance to the house by pry-
ing open a back door. but were scared
Continued on Page Eleven.
Evening journal., 1920-03-31
SAY HE STOLE
HIS OWN SON
Has Lad Anyway, So Silfes
Wants Support Order
Cancelled
MOTHERS DYING
REQUEST HEARD

Accusation that Harry Sil1es stole
his own 7-year-old boy was made by
Philip l.. Garrett. representing the
mans deceased wife's mother, when
application was made by John F.
Lynn, attorney for Sllfles. for The revo-
cation OF a non-support order against
the client for the support OF the child
in Municipal Court this morning.
Mr.. Lynn explained to the court that
In August. 1918. Slines was ordered to
pay Si5 a week for the support OF
his wife and child. About a year ago
the order was decreased to IS week
for the support of the child alone, Mrs
Sllfles having died. The child has been
in the custody OF the father for the
past nine weeks, Mr.. Lynn stated, be-
cause OF which he asked for the re-
vocation of the order.
Mr.. Garrett then stated that Sllnes
stole his boy from the custody OF his
mother-in-law. The child's grandmother
sent him TO his father about nine weeks
ago. he said, and the father has ever
since kept him In his custody and re-
fused TO allow him to return 10 his
grandmother. Mrs. Silfles. on her death
bed, gave the custody OF her child 10 ner
mother, Mr.. Garrett said. This latter
allegation is disputed by Stiles.
The court took the revocation re-
,quest under advlsement.
Evening journal., 1920-03-31

An epidemic OF roDberies In The
Ninth Ward during the past week,
numbering not less than twelve. has
caused considerable alarm among the
residents Of that section and may re-
suit in a special guard Of plain clothes
men for that section.
TWO OF the robberles or attempted
robberies, occurred early last week,
one on West Twenty-third street, and
the other on West Twenty-fourth
street, about three squares from Mar
ket street, but in neither OF these cases
was much OF value taken.
on Friday night the milk depot OF
Clarence Fraim, Of Vandever avenue
and Maple street, was broken open, en-
trance being made by cutting away a
screen and prying the window open.
Here the thieves rifled the cash regis
ter and got a few dollars In change,
and also a quantity Of tools. which Mr..
Fraim values at s.. Here the thieves
broke open a milk box and secured a
quantity Of milk and cream which
they drank, throwing the empty bot
ties on the cement floor.
Three times last week the machine
shop Of Robert E. Francois. on Pine
street below Nandever avenue, was en-
tered by burglars and a quantity OF
tools taken on each visit. Mr.. Francois
said this morning that II these visits
continue ne VIII not have any tools
with which to work.
Shortly after midnight on Monday
Evening journal., 1920-03-31
GOVERNMENT THINKS
WELL OF MD. ROADS
Special 10 The Evening Journal.

Special 20 The Evening Journal.
ELKToN, Md. March 9i-The United
States Bureau OF Public Roads has Is
sued several handsome photographs OF
Maryland roads.
Walter Keither, aged "a years. is In
custody Of Sheriff Lewis A. Seth, at
the Elkton Jail. Walter was arrested
by Perryville railroad detectives at that
town, and did not seem to be able TO
give a very satisfactory account OF
himself
Cards OF invitation TO the marriage
OF Miss Emily Blake Frazer have been
issued by her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert B. Frazer. OF Elkton. Miss
Frazer viii become the bride OF Lieu
tenant Frank E. Williams, son Of
former Senator and Mrs. Frank E. VIII
liams, OF Elkton, on Saturday April TO-
On Easter Sunday, the Rev. Alfred
Lee Jones will sever his connection
with the Trinity parish, Elkton. He
has accepted a call TO Trinity Church,
Wilmington, as curate.
The Rev. II. z. Reed, who for three
years has been pastor Of the James
VI. E. Church. OF Rising Sun, has ac-
cepted a call to Langhorne, Pa. NJ. z.
Church.
Evening journal., 1920-03-31
.PHYSICIANSASK
DRYLAW Change
Seek Amendment to Permit
Prescribing Liquor for
Medicinal Purposes
REPLY TO LETTER OF
ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE

The Legislative Committee Of the
New Castle County Medical Society to-
day made public the following state
ment in reply to a circular sent
through the mail, the heading Of
which is wheeler riddles doctors
Bill"
"The physicians OF Delaware re-
ceived through the mall this morning
a communication signed by the Anti
Saloon League OF Delaware purportlng
TO be the statement of Wayne B. Wheeler,
their national attorney. The statements
made in this communication have al
ready been published in the local
newspapers under glaring headlines ac-
cussing the doctors Of being liquor lob
bylsts and through ignorance or DELHI
crate intent, fighting not their own bat
ties. but that Of the liquor traffic. II
ends by saying: We are sure every
reputable doctor regards this
1--WE wish 10 answer and say that
every reputable doctor regards this as
direct insult, and II such tactics are
continued there is no doubt, but that
soon the influence and support OF the
medical profession will be exerted
against the sources from which these
accusations arise.
I'VE wish to state briefly and precise
ly Just what we are asking for. and we
are perfectly willing TO let the public,
which consists of our patients, be the
Judges Of whether our demands are
Just, reasonable and consistent.
''First of all the Constitution OF the
United States and the Constitution OF
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1920-03-31
STATE METHODISTS TO
VOTE AGAINST UNION

At meeting OF ministerial and lay
delegates TO General Conference OF the
NJ. z. Church, held directly after the
adjournment Of Wilmington Confer
ence. on Monday afternoon. prelimn-
airy arrangements were made for at
tendance at the General Conference.
The Rev. Robert Watt, superintendent
OF Wilmington, District, was appointed
chairman OF the committee on trans
portation and entertainment.
General Conference will convene in
Des Moines on May 4. The Whining
ton delegates will go instructed to
vote against the submitted plan for
uniflcation of the Methodist Episcopal
Church with the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South; against any change in
the church discipline which forbids
dancing, theatre-going and cary-play-
ing, and against the constitutional
amendment to admit laymen into equal
membership with ministers in the
Conferences.
Evening journal., 1920-03-31
ALL Of FUND
GOES TO NEEDY
$155, 900 Subscribed Here for
Jewish Relief to Re-
main Intact
CAMPAIGN PAID
FOR BY FRIEND

An aftermath OF the Jewish Relief
campaign is the announcement-gratl-
flying alike to Chairman Nathan Miller
and his associates Of the committee as
well as the contributors and all others
who assisted-thst the expense Of the
drive Is entirely apart from the money
raised. In other words, every penny
raised will go to the purpose which II
was secured-the relief OF the six mil
lion starving men and women and mil
lion suffering children in Eastern Eu-
rope.
There were two circumstances that
brought about this condition. One was
that a friend OF the cause in Delaware,
a man who had made considerable
money in the oil fields OF the west but
who would not permit the use Of his
name, has underwritten the entire ex-
pense OF the campaign locally. Besides
this. the local committee was not re-
qulred TO meet the expenses of the cam
paign director, Isidor Coons. Mr.. Coons
Is engaged on salary basis by national
Headquarters and was sent here to as
slst In the Delaware campaign.
That Mr.. Coons established a perma-
nent place for himself in the hearts Of
all with whom he was associated dur
ing the campaign was indicated at the
final dinner Monday night When his
name was mentioned by Chairman Mil
Ter the entire audience Immediately
arose to acclaim kindly feeling for the
director and he was called upon to
make a speech to which he responded
flttingly.
Mr.. Coons is "dyed-in-the-wool
newspaper man and to the direct action
methods acquired during his experience
with the Fourth Estate his success as
campaign manager Is attributed. He is
a resident OF Wilkesbarre, Pa, and for
many years was editor and city editor
Of The Evening News, Of Wilkesbarre
When the war emergency called he
enlisted in the First Officers Training
Camp at Madison Barracks, N. Y, and
Continued on Page Eleven.
Evening journal., 1920-03-31
TRY MARTENS
AS PLOTTER
AGAINST us.
Bolsheviki Ambassador Ac-
cused of Membership With
RevOIutiOnists
NO TRADE RELATIONS
IF CASE Is PROVED

WASHINGTON, March 81 Omitted
Press. Ludwig @. A. X. Martens, Boil
shevik Ambassador" to the United
States, went on trial before Acting SEQ
retsry Post. OF the Labor Department
here today. charged with membership
in a society advocating overthrow by
force OF the United States government
Proof OF the charge Will make II man.
datory upon the Labor Department 70
deport Martens to Russia. according 10
a recent Interpretation OF the law by
Secretary Wilson.
Upon the outcome Of his case de-
pends the question whether trade re-
lations may be resumed between the
United States and Russia, according to
Martens.
This a test as 10 whether the laws OF
this country shall be so interpreted
that trade representatives OF the soviet
government shall be excluded" said
Martens today.
Martens Is charged with being a
member OF the Russia communist
party. Most officials OF the soviet gov
ernment are members Of the Russian
Communist party which now IS seek
ing TO overthrow the present United
States Government through propaganda
calling for a rebellion, according to
Justice Department officials.
Secretary Wilson, OF the Labor De-
partment, ruled that any alien mem
Der Of the United States Communist
party must be deported since evidence
presented TO him by the Justice De-
partment convinced him that that party
Is teaching overthrow OF the govern
ment by force. Wilson, however. has
not ruled that the Russian Communist
party seeks overthrow by force OF the
United States Government. In a brief
filed with the Labor Department the
Justice Department seeks 10 prove this.
IF no member Of the Russian com
munlst party may be legally admitted
10 the United States" said Martens to-
day. 1T will seriously hamper re-
opening OF trade between the two
countries. Several months ago was
instructed to work for the reception
OF a soviet trade commission to the
United states.
zone such commission is now on its
way from Russia to England. All mem
bers Of the commission also are mem
bers OF the Russia Communist party,
II a similar mission must be excluded
from the United states because its
members also may happen TO be mem
Continued on Page Eleven.
Evening journal., 1920-03-31
MISS. MAY PUT
SUFFRAGE over
Governor Telegraphs Della
ware Women To Be "Of
Good Cheer"
EXPECT FAVORABLE
HOUSE VOTE SOON

JACKSON. Miss, March 81 Omitted
Press Flushed with success over
their victory In the State Senate yes
terday. suffrage leaders today were
moving 10 secure the return OF all abb
sent members OF the lower House for
a possible vote on the suffrage amend
ment before Saturday.
Governor Lee NJ. Russell expected to
go before the House today and urge
ratification OF the measure.
Il believe that Mississippi Will be the
36th State to ratify the Federal amend
ment," Russell said today. "The House
viii pass the measure without an ex-
tension OF the session
Russell today telegraphed suffrage
leaders In Delaware to be "of goo'
cheer" and predicted that Mississippi
would ratify the act.
Evening journal., 1920-03-31
Governor Says issue isl
Too Big for PERSONAL
ity of Any Man to
Stand in Way of.
Makes His Offer in
Conference of Repub-'
Hcan Legislators
RATTFY TODAY
is HIS CONDITION

Staff Correspondent.
DOVER. Del, March 51-Govcrnor
John G. Townsend, Jr., at conference
OF the Republican members OF the Sen
ate and House this morning offered to
withdraw from the fight for delegate 10
the Republican National Convention In
sussex county n the Republican n,cm-
bers OF tho Legislature would put over
the Suffrage Ratification Amendment
The conference adjourned without
takinq any action on the proposition.
There Is a difference OF opinion OF
what the members will do on the prop
osItion. There seems TO be an impress
sion that some OF the members are now
so stubborn that they will even refuse
10 agree 10 this offer OF sacrifice on the
part OF the Governor and viii kill sur
frage in Delaware.
To the surprise OF every one, Repre-
sentative Hart at 2 o'clock this alter
J noon announced, in reply to question
from Speaker Corbit, that he was not
ready to call up the suffrage rcsoiu.
ton.
Five minutes before this Mr.. Hart SAID
he would call II up and even Speaker
Corbit said he understood II was to b'
called up.
Mr. Lloyd stated that Mr.. Hart ha'
promised aud he believed In holding
man TO his promise. lie asked If there
was no way the bill could be forced up
by suspension OF rules.
Speaker Corbit replied that the rules
could be suspended by q two-thirds
vote.
MIR. Lyons said there was no use talk
ing about suspending the rules, that it
could not be done, evidently meaning
the "antis" did not have enough votes.
Mr.. Mulvena said It was another case
OF "outside influence" He said Sena-
tor Walker had called Mr.. Hart out OF
the room only few minutes before.
Mr.. McNabb objected 10 the delay
and said IL was nothing less than trick
cry. They are trying 10 put some
hing over that they can't put over"
he added.
Mr.. soper said he had other business
CONTINUED on Page Seven.)
Evening journal., 1920-03-31
TWO JOLTS HAD
ANTS WORRIED
News From Mississippi Fol-
lowed by Conference of All
Republican Legislators
LADIES PLEAD WITH
REPUBS TO RATIFY
Stan Correspondent.

Staff Correspondent.
DOVER. Del, March 3i-T'wo severe
shocks within ten minutes had
the anti-suffragist leaders who have
been battling for more than a
week against ratification OF the suf-
frage amendment wobbly for a short
time yesterday afternoon. The first jolt
came about 2i5 o'clock when a report
reached the State House that the Sem
ate Of Mississippi had ratified. Before
the "antis" had time TO recover from
this unexpected blow both Houses re-
cessed and all the Republican members
OF the Legislature went into conference
behind closed doors In the supreme
Court room with National Committee
man General T. Coleman dupont, Cover
nor John G. Townsend,Jr, United Staies
Senator L. Heisler Ball, secretary OF
State Everett C. johnson ana otner ne
publican leaders present;
This last action had the "antis" up
In the air" Even their red roses SEEM
ed 10 droop The two sudden events
csme as sunshine after rain to the suf-
fragiets. The suffrage leaders had been
having a hard day Of II up to that
time. But the "antis" refused to be-
lieve Il. 1t was Just impossible that the
Mississippi Senate could do such thing
and then, anyhow, the Mississippi Leg
islature was not In session, they said.
II is only a suffrage trick to help whip
the Delaware men In line, wearers Of
the red roses said
The House was In session when the
news reached the State
House. Miss Alice Paul was the frst
to receive 1t by telephone at the Wo-
mems Party headquarters from Wash
ington. She soon relayed the. news 10
the State House and In a few seconds
II had spread through the Senate and
House There was suddenly buzzing
among suffragists followed by smiles
and remarks such as Now. what viii
Delaware do" =
whats tho cause OF the s1d6sn
(Contfnued On Fsss msvsal
Evening journal., 1920-03-31
PEACE RESOLUTION
in HOUSE FRIDAY

WASHINGTON, March 81. UNITED
Press)-The resolution to declare peace
between the United States and Ger
many will be called up in the House
Friday, Chairman Campbell Of the rules
committee and Chairman Porter Of the
foreign affairs committee said this
morning.
A final draft OF the resolution has
been agreed 10 by the Republican lead
ers, II was said, and II will be intro
duced in the House today. both said.
Consideration and favorable report by
the foreign affairs committee is expect
ed tomorrow and the rules committee.
Campbell said, is ready 10 make the
special order Of the House on the fol-
lowing day
Evening journal., 1920-03-31
SMOKING VESUVIUS
SCARES NAPLES TODAY

NAPLES, March 81. UNITED Pressl.-
Great columns OF smoke which issued
from Mount vesuvius today alarmed the
population. The director Of the Vesuvi-
an observatory said there was no cause
for fear. He characterized the phe-
nomenon as the usual spring manfesta-
tion OF the volcano.
Evening journal., 1920-03-31
LAW, NOT M'LAUGHLIN,
HAS THE SAY NOW

The order against William McLaugh-
lin for the support Of his wife was in
creased from $3.50 TO $40 a week by
Deputy Judge Finger, in Municipal
Court this morning. The couple have
been married forty-one years and hav,
had seven children.
When Mclaughlin was asked II he
had anything TO say. he remarked to
the judge that he did not see why he
should pay his wife anything anyway.
He was given to understand that other
questions could not be gone into at this
time: that the law settled the support
question several years ago.
Evening journal., 1920-03-31
DIR. MOORE MAY GO
TOBALTO. CONFERENCE

A transfer OF the Rev. F. X. Moore
from Wilmington Conference TO Balti-
more Conference will probably be made.
II an exchange can be arranged with
Baltimore Conference. DR.. Moore was
appointed to the pastorate OF the
church in Milton next year. but owing
to his wife's Illness, she cannot 90 to
Milton and he is anxious to be near her
in Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1920-03-31
ASSAULT CASE CONTINUED

Hearing In the case OF Frank Nell,
charged with assault and battery on
William p. Sullivan, was continued until
Friday by Deputy Judge Finger In
Municipal Court this morning. Sullivan
failed to appear In court.
Evening journal., 1920-03-31
HOME RULE PASSES
SECOND READING

CORK. March 81. UNITED Press). "A
large party OF armed men attacked the
police barracks at Durrus. IS miles from
/ here early today. The raiders were
driven on after three-hour light and
two policemen were wounded.
LONDON. March 81. united Press).-
Prime Minister Lloyd Georges home
rule BIN for Ireland passed second
reading today. The vote was 3is 10 o.
During flnal debate Sir Sdward Car
son, Irish Unlonist leader. said he had
been warned by Scotland Yard that six
members had landed from
America with the avowed Intention OF
him.
Evening journal., 1920-03-31
NR. TOWNSEND WOULD STEP
ASIDE TO PASS SUFFRAGE;
HART BALKSATV VOIEIODA Y
OCCUPATION OF RLHR
DISTRICT BY GERMANY
is OPPOSED BY FRINGE

PARIS. Marc h3i UNITED Press.)--
France regards Germany's occupation OF
the Ruhr district as unnecessary,
Premier Millerand said in a letter he
handed TO Or. Wilhelm Won Mayer this
afternoon.
The French premier refused the Ger
man charges request that France state
conditions under which she would CON
sent TO occupation OF the dlsordered
area by German troops.
Earlier - was understood that France
would consent to Germanys proposition
that troops be sent into the disordered
district fer 20 days 10 put down the
Communist uprising. provided the Ber-
lin government gave satisfactory guar
anteees the troops would be Withdrawn
when the time limit expired.
Reversal OF the French attitude was
attributed TO the trouble In obtaining
guarantees.
WASHINGTON. March 81 UNITED
Press. President Wilson will not
make any explanation to the French
government In reply TO Ambassador
Jusserand's polite protest" against the
Presidents charge that militarism Is
now In the ascendency In France, n
was learned today
The question OF the Presidents state
ment is now CLOSED incident" Il was
said on good authority today.