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Evening journal., 1920-06-02
REPUBLICANS TO
FLIT TO Chicago
Judge Hastings Of to Con-
'vention Tonight, Others
Go Saturday
DEMOCRATS SELECT
FOR COMMITTEES

Judgc Daniel %. Hastings. alternate
TO- the Republican National Conven-
tlon in Chicago. will leave FOR that
city tonight to close arrangements
for the Delaware delegates. The re
mainder of the Delaware delegation
and some other Republicans viii leave
for Chicago at noon Saturday. The
Delaware delegation viii have head
quarters at the Hotel Sisson. Judge
Hastings will sit in the convention,
as 70 is expected General dupont Will
be so busy with other convention de
tails he will not care to sit as a dele
gate.
The Delaware delegation has had
no meeting as yet TO decide on com
mitlee assignments. II Is altogether
likely Senator /. Heisler BAH WIN De
named chairman Of the delegation and
a member Of the committee on reso-
lutiOns.
General II. Coleman dupont ap-
neared In the convention hotel lob
bies claiming honors for his demo-
cratic ways. He was the only dele
gate wearing a nesligee shirt aud
soft collar"
Charles II. Colburn Will attend the
convention as representative OF
Delaware negro Republicans.
Tho Delaware delegation 70 INC
Democratic National ConvenAon m
San Francisco has decided on the
following committee assignments
COMMITTEES on credentials, Eben q
Frazer: permanent organization, vii
liam Coyne: rules and order OF Dusl-
n IS. Howard NJ. Joseph resolutions
senator Josiah q. Wolcott: TO notiiA
nominee for President. William j
Allen: to notify nominee for wee
president. Benjamin \. Hazel non
orarv vice-president OF convention
William r. Allen: honorary secretary
of convention, Eben B. Frazer.
Evening journal., 1920-06-02
AGAIN ADVOCATE
CITY HOSPITAL
Health Commissioner Says
Fever Could be Segre-
gated Under Plan
THINKS PROJECT
MONEY SAVER

"The unusually large number Of
cases OF scarlet fever in this city In
dicates something radically wrong in
our present method OF handling con-
tagious diseases. C. II. Wells. Health
Commissioner said this morning.
1.-THE spread OF scarlet fever and
diphtheria in a city So FAR south as
Wilmington has probably been large
~ due as stated by the City Board
OF Health. 20 the fact that the disease
originated among the foreign popula-
ton and. to a failure on their part TO
observe quarantine regulations.
Wilmington needs a Municipal
Hospital, a portion Of which could
easily be set apart for the handling Of
an contagious diseases, and the eX-
pense Of such an institution would be
comparatively small when the lessen
ing OF disease and death In this city Is
Continued on Page TWO.
Evening journal., 1920-06-02
J. H. CRAWFORD
LEAVES PULPIT
Resigns Eirst-Central Pas
torate, But Given Years
Salary
WAS CITY PASTOR
FOR ELEVEN YEARS

At a meeting OF the session OF the
First and Central Presbyterian Church
last night. the Rev. j. H. Crawford
presented his resignation as minister
M the church. Mr.. Crawford served
Central Church OF this city for more
than eleven years and as moderator
NJ the First Church after the resis-
nation OF the Rev. ]. Ross Stonesifer.
succeeded in bringing those two
churches together into one substan-
tial congregation
The union OF these churches hav-
ing been accomplished and a build
ing committee appointed with a view
io erecting a new church. Mr.. Craw-
ford felt the time had come wnen ,
there should be a new minister loa &
the new church ana ne ashsu 4" D'
relieved OF his duties on july l.
srhe session and trustees or lle
church learning Of Mr. CraWiordS $ oe-
Sire held a Joint meeting and deslr-
ing 10 show their appreciation ol lls
services. voted TO him a year salu
from July 4, as an expression ul ~iDii
high regard and esteem. c....-o...,
IN is the intention OF Mr.. OrtWlgIu
"a rest for the summer monuhs, De
80 considering another charge Az
, the next meeting Of the PresDyteIy
Of New Castle. 10 be held IN DoNer on
| lime 3 fhe request Will be made ulal
ihe relations between the minister
and ihe First and Central PresDyleI.l an.
church be dissolved, TO take cheu'
July 4.
Evening journal., 1920-06-02
SENATOR GETS
Letter Threat
]. Carey Palmer, of Milton,
Receives Word His Fam
lily is TO be Slain
SEEK INSANE NEGRO
AS WRITER OF 1T
stan Correspondent.

STAFF Correspondent.
DOVER June 2.-SenatOr ]. Carey
Palmer, OF Milton, Sussex county, re
gently received a letter signed ~.
s. Grant and postmarlOed New York,
in which mis- life and the lives Of the
members Of his family were threat
pnui. The writer claims that he has
been specially empowered by the
White House and Congress 20 follow
the course Indicated by his threats
Senator Palmer feels positive that
the writer is Augustus Hazard, a de-
mCnted Negro from Milton. who was
committed TO the State Hospital for
tho Insane at Farnhurst in March,
but was later released by ouperin-
tendent William II. Hancker OF that
Institution. The matter has been
TUNED over TO the postal authorl-
ties. who are searchinE for the Young
Negro. but senator Palmer has re-
ceived no word Of him being taken
since he received the letter on We'd
nesday Of last week.
Senator Palmer was responsible Tor
having the Negro committed 70
Farnhurst in March after he had made
threats against his life. In DISCUSSING
the matter Senator Palmer. stated tnat
Hazards mother was a servant IN MS
family for many years but her son
Augustus. whom he does not even re-
member, has been living win q
brother in New York for some years
Last March" Senator Palmer stated
81 learned that a Negro who turned
out - be Hazard was making threats
against the postmaster Of Milton, tn'
cashier Of the bank and myself, h'
had returned home from New 1orh
and without a doubt was crazy. WheI
CONTINUED on Page Nine)
Evening journal., 1920-06-02
ISSUE BONDS TO
PAYFOR SEWER
S475,0OO Project is Neces-
sary TO Protect Water
Supply
COUNCIL WILL
ARRANGE DETAILS

Construction or new sewer as the
only means OF ayerting further pollu-
tion OF The Brandy,vine river. was
agreed on at a conference OF city Of
ncials including Mayor Taylor, yes
terday afternoon.
Oficials OF the Street and Sewer De-
partment Water Department, Board OF
Health, City Solicitor Huxley and the
finance committee OF City Council. az
tended the conference. 70 was acreed
that a bond issue for Si75.OOO would
have 10 be asked for construction OF
the proposed 10000 foot sewer. The
finance committee Of City Council will
arrange the details. Harry L. Maier.
engineer OF the Street and Sewer De-
partment. estimated the possible cost
OF the Improvement. which he be-
lieves is conservative.
Frank W. Pierson, OF the same de-
partment. said that II bond issue is
authorized the department viii ask
for bids on me project Immediately.
Another meeting Of the officials with
the finance committee OF Council,
will probably be held on Thursday
At the meeting 10 was pointed out by
The officials ihat further delay In inn
proving the sewer system may result
In grave danger 10 the community. es-
peclally n the water departments III
ration machinery does not function
properly. Various complaints were
received and reviewed, which lent
further insugaion 10 the determined
officials
Evening journal., 1920-06-02
ENGLAND SEZNDSMOREI
GUNS TO END REIGN
OFTERRORNLRELAND
Sim Fein Raids Kings Inn in Dublin, TAX
ing Soldier Guard Prisoners. Military
Barracks at CuIybockey and at KiIbe-
benny Destroyed. Coast Guard Houses
Also Seized

LONDON. June ? UNITED Press)-
The audaoiiv with which the Sim
Fein carried out their raid yesterday
afternoon on Kings Inn in Dublin
has amazed the London press which
points out the camness and thor
oughness with which the scheme was
put over.
The soldier guard quartered at the
Inn was completely taken by sur
prise and was pONverless against the
hundred men who marched TO the
place IN a body. completed their raid
In less than ten minutes and vanished
before reinfOroements could arrive.
The affair is eXpecbad TO arouse a
lively debate in Parliament this ar
iernOon. 10 Is understood that Sir
Hamar Ggeenwood. chief decretary
for ireland. regards the situation In
ireland as most grave, but Is conf
dent that the policy which has been
adopted will improve matters. He
does not intend, IL was said. to neg
lect any reasonable means OF cOncilia-
ton. but is determined, II necessary
Evening journal., 1920-06-02
GET FUND TO KEEP
UP DENTAL UNIT

Announcement is made by the state
Board OF Education OF a gift OF 500
10000, lSi0W0O0 for each OF the mex
two years for the use by the state
Board OF Education IN the develop
ment Of dental clinic work among the
children Of the State.
THE money Will cover the expenses
Of "a mouth hygiene unit composed Of
three persons 10 work in the schools
of the Stale The unit Will he sup
piled with a Ford truck and portable
The mouth hygiene unit is the re-
suit OF the dental unit demonstration
work which has been carried on IN
Delaware for The past six weeks by
Dr II. h. Butler and his assistant
sent here BY the United states Public
Health Service throueh the efforts Of
Dr. Ossincup, medical consultant Tor
the State Reconstruction Commission.
Evening journal., 1920-06-02
.HUERTA TAKES
OATH;SAID TO
BE VERY SICK
Mexico's Provisional Presi-
dent May Undergo Opera
ton For Appendicitis
OBREGON, GONZALES
ATTEND INAUGURATION

rirNCO CITY. June 2.-Provisional
President Adolfo De La Huerta IS
mere critically ill than first reported
It Vas generally believed here today.
Following his Inauguration yester-
day afternoon the new President was
scheduled to go TO the Presidential
palace for reception, but was
physically unable He returned 70
his hotel following the ceremonies
and was helped to his room.
An operation for appendicitis may
be performed Thursday, it was said
TODAY on good authority.
Beginning at 10 a. m. today, 10000
troops marched through the city
streets as evidence Of their support
OF the new president. The parade
ended at the palace, where De La
Hgerta reviewed the procession.
ti.e troops in line represented prac-
tiCdlly every State In the Republic.
Twenty-Five hundred Naqui Indians
ana 4 800 Mayo Indians made up part
OF the complement
General AlyarO ODregOn, now nav
ing returned TO his status of private
citizen, was an OnlOOker The day
IVES observed as a legal holiday
throughout the country.
- La Huerla became provisiona
president OF Mexico In less than 3.
seconds, yesterday afternoon. II tool
nc ionger than that for him TO taxi
tho oath OF office, promising to abide
by The constitution.
owing 10 his illness, President Dl
Ia huerta did not make an inaugura
speech.
IN arriving at the House Of Con
Continued on Page TWO.
Evening journal., 1920-06-02
NEWPROSECUTOR
in i. S. Court
James H. Hughes, Jr,
Takes Oath as District
Attorney
RETIRING OFFICIAL
THANKED BY COURT

James 1T. Hughes. Jr., of this city.
was sworn in by Judge Morris. in
the United States Court room this
morning as United States District
Attorney for Delaware.
Following Mr.. Hughes presenta-
tion to the court OF his commission
former District Attorney Charles
+. Curley. addressing the court
thanked Judge Morris for courtesies
SHOWN MIN during his term OF office
ana also referred 10 the uniform
courtesy Of Judge Bradford. me for
mer incumbent and 10 the Kindness
SHOWN MIN by the employees of the
Judge Morris. addressing Mr.. Cur
ley, said.
This being the end OF your term
or Oulce, The court desires 10 saw
that your tenure has covered a rtsriod
or time when governments as well
as government officials have been
upon trial. The temptation. indeed
tile apparent necessity, at times dur
ilng this period, TO perform acts ia
the twilight zone Of authority and
even IN excess Of authority. though
under color OF right has been great
The temptation not 10 recognize mo
bounds and limits 10 the ipoWtr con
| ierred upon you by virtue Of your
office has undoubtedly been greater
| by reason Of the fact that under tine
excitement and condition OF the times
| patriotic Americans would not be in
/ cllned 20 inquire too search Ingly for
| the boundary between the abuse of
authority and its proper exercise.
The ability 10 exercise calm iudg-
ment under such circumstances. is a
| distinguished personal asset Yet
have not heard the first complaint
! touching the manner in which you
I have performed the duties OF your
office. The people Of Ibis district arr
TO be congratulated upon having as
the incumbent Of the office Of AttOr-
ney OF l.he United States for the Dis
trio Of Delaware during the fOui
years last past, a person who knew
and recognized the difference between
proper government and oppression, Z
difference between powers conferred
and those not conferred by the com
mission 10 office.
Il congratulate you also upon thl
manner in which you have perfOrmei
yaur official duties, both within an,
out Of court, and in. taking onicia
leave from you, wish you every sue
cess"
The new district attorney was nomi
mated by the President early in May
His appointment was confirmed b.
the senate two weeks ago. He ma
been associated with the law firm o
Marvel Layton and Hughes purin
the war ne served as a major In th
Judge Advocd.e's department. MI
Hughes assumed his new duties a
once.
Evening journal., 1920-06-02
TRACK MATNNEES
OPEN ON SATURDAY

The nrst matinee OF the Delaware
Horse Show season Will be held al
The Esmere track next saturday. ON
The program will be found a num-
Der OF popular horses, insuring an
auspiciOus opening for The matinee
season.
The entries are.
Class I
Emily B.. br. m. Austin Burns, Ed
ward Goodwin. News Boy. b. e.. Sid
ney Prince, Robert Betty Bros; Lead
ing Lady br M, unknown, NJ +.
Hayden
Glass n.
Miss Wit ndale. Oh. m. Wlten-
dale. l.. q. Ross: Dan Morgan. b. g.,
Morean AXworthy. John Zebley
Frank W, b. g., NJ p. Newton.
Class III.
Kenneth. b. g., Crystallion, Coweview
Farm.
William Devices.
Echo Hall. b. g, II. p. Lester.
Class ~.
Eleanore. Wilson. b. m. Bohemi
Boy. George Benson.
.Torfredo. b. m, Admiral Dewey
| James p. Winchester.
Lillian Russell, ch. m. Idle Joy
John Zebley.
Miss Toddles, br. m, Toddles. NJ. p
Newton.
Glass Y.
peter Ward. b. g., Count Dashkoph
| William Ward.
Shandon Bells, br. s., Chimes, David
/ Ford.
The Apostle, b. &, The Exponent
| James p. Winchester.
Evening journal., 1920-06-02
LABELLEBOY
IS IN BUFFALO
PARENTS
Jean Valentine Writes Lad
is Safe in New York
State
HAD DEMANDED
$500 FROM PARENTS
speoiai IN The Evening journal.

Special n The Evening Journal.
SMYRNA. Del. June Edward
LaBelle. Jr.. nve-year-old son OF Ed
wand LaBelle, supposed 10 have been
taken away Monday morning by Jean
Valentine. a stranger, is in Buffalo,
n. Y, according TO word received
by the LaBelles this morning
They received a letbr from Valen-
tine. written from Buffalo, n. Y, say
ing the child was safe there and
would be delivered TO the parents II
they go 10 Bundo. Mr.. and Mrs.
La Belle stated early this afternoon.
The parents said they would leave
for Buffalo this afternoon Nalcn-
tine. according 90 Mr.. and tlrs.
LaBelle. told them 30 write 20 him
care 0f general delivery. Bunalo.
stating wh lher and when they would
come 10 that city and he would de-
liver the boy TO them on their ar
rival.
LaBeue also admitted today that
ICOnfinued on PAGE Ninel
Evening journal., 1920-06-02
KEEP DOLLAR
VOTE BASIS IN
SCHOOL CODE
Senate Defeats Efforts to
Cut Out Objectionable
House Amendments
HINT AT GOVERNORS
VETO CAUSE OF STIR
slar.cnrresnnndnni

stan Correspondent
D. DOVER, June 2.-Carryinr with n
the cumulative voting referendum
and The Appropriation rider" as pass
ed by ihe House. The. senate late yes-
ierday afternoon By a vote or ~ 10 4
passed the amended school code bill.
Those voting against 10 were Senators
Robertson. Lohg Pool and Highneld.
senator Bennett was absent.
Senator Robertson made strong
flght 10 strike out the feature OF one
vote for each dollar Of tax paid at
elections DO decide on bond issues for
school building improvements. and
insert the normal referendum Of one
vote for each school taxable but Op-
ponents held just enough votes tO re-
tain the Objectionable amendment.
The vote on the amendment 10 strike
out tho House cumulative amendment
was years and nays. senator
Handy. who was chairman OF The
commission that revised The code
supported Senator Alice who lead the
light 10 retain the vote for each dol
lar House amendment
There was a display OF fireworks on
the part OF senator Alice near the
close Of The session when senator
Long. In explaining his vote against
The bill. stated be did not see how
the Governor could be consistent and
approve the measure which the sena-
tor termed as undomocratic
senator Alice dramatically inquired
II the SUSSEX county senator spoke
auihoriiatively. and although senator
Long replied that Dee did mot. the
Dover senator shouted that he would
call conference OF senators FOR To-
morrow Wednesday morning on the
matter and That he would favor pass
ing the bin over the Governors head
at once should DE veto 10. 10 Is
CONTINUED on Page TwO.)
Evening journal., 1920-06-02

TO steadily increase measures TO sup
press the terrorism which continues
In spite OF government occupation.
The latest distractions include the
military barracks at Cullybackey In
County Antrim, at Leenane, In County
Galway, and at kilbehenny, in County
Cork. Raiders also attacked the
Court House at Durminin and the
tax Office at Castletown. as well as
five coast guard stations and the
Queenstown naval station
In each instance where en- attack
was made on the coast guard stations
the garrison was driven out with their
families.
A special train bearing seven guns
and $50 members Of the Royal Garrison
Artillery has arrived in Dublin from
Belflst
Mail bass stolen from a train en-
route 30 Cork on Saturday were re-
turned with the mail intact, except
that all letters addressed to the mill
tary police had been opened and were
marked Censored by Irish Republic. 90
Evening journal., 1920-06-02
Under BAIL AFTER
AUTO KILLS MAN

Hearing in the case Of William r.
Hazel. Of Smyrna, charged win
manslaughter, was continued until
Tuesday. to await the action OF the
Coroner's Jury, by Judge Hastings
in Municipal Court This morning.
The Coroner's inquest will be held
Monday night.
Mr.. Hazel was driver OF an 9ut9-
mobile truck that caused the death
~ joseph Silva, a Portuguese, Of
55i Fast Fifth street. at Thirty-siXth
and Market streets Yesterday silva
was at work on the finishing OF the
Philadelphia pike when the accident
occurred. Mr.. Hazel is under soOO
bail.
Evening journal., 1920-06-02
JOHNSON NOT
after V.P.A AS
LONDEN MATE
Californian Fights For
Presidency on Republi-
can Ticket, Managers
Say
PENROSE Is FOR KNOX
OR GOVERNOR SPROUL

CHICAGO. June ? UNITED Pressl-
That senator Hiram Johnson. OF CALI
fornla. means % make an mcompro-
mislng nght Tor The Republican presl-
dental nomination was seen IN The
statement here TODAY that under nO
circumstances" would De accept d
nomination for the vice presidency"
Tho statement Issucd from johnson
headquarters. followed an a report
that an offer bad been made 10 have
the Californian run as vice-prcsi-
dental candidate with Gov Frank o.
LOvoen leading the ticket.
"Thera Is no doubt that Johnson
will be nominated on ihe sixth bal
lot" said the statement
Pennsylvania with two potential
candidates OF its own and a directing
force In the person of senator BOies
CONTINUED on Page Nlne.l
Evening journal., 1920-06-02
REPUBLICANS GREET
THEIR CHIEFS TONIGHT

Charles Warner, chairman OF the
Renublican State Committee; Charles
A. Patterson. chairman Of the New
Castle County Republican Committee
and Colonel James A. Ellison, chair
man mar of the Republican City. Co9-
mittee will be given a reception 70
a.a cinh A feature Of the program
,.,il he an address by Major Richard
Sylvester. SiI manager OF the protection
dsnsriment OF The dupont Company.
rbc Ilp'l nroersm for the evening follows
~ Cohceri s to s.45 O'Clock; lecture
bv Major Sylvester, s.45 to 800
O'clock. and reception TO me c3alr- 6li,-
,,ler,lers of the club will be ad-
,,giisS nitied This is expected TO be one
Of Of he biggest events OF the club
Evening journal., 1920-06-02
FROM SALOON TO
HOUSE OF PRAYER

Work Of remodeling the property at
the n W. Corner Fourth and Shipley
streets, recently purchased by the
salvation Army from a saloon to a
house Of prayer began this morning.
The first floor Of this and the ad-
Joining property occupied by Held and
Company, printers. win be made into
an auditorium. on the second floor
will be a reading room, diningroom
and 2 kitchen. The remaining room
10 was said this morning that the
building would be ready for Occu-
pancy by August 4.
Evening journal., 1920-06-02
LAUNCH OF GOLD STAR
Is AGAIN POSTPONED

Owing 10 delays ascribed 10 weather
and 10 stoppage OF work Memorial
Day. launching Of the 7500-ton cargo
carrier Gold star fixed for today at
The Harlan plant Of the Bethlehem
Shipbuilding Corporation, was post
pOned until naXt saturday.
10 was originally planned To launch
the vessel last saturday. Postpone
ment then Nyas made until this morn
inr THE vessel Is named In honor
of the mothers OF service men who
lost their hvrs in the war.
Evening journal., 1920-06-02
LACK VOTES TO
KEEP IN SESSION
stan Correspondent.

Stan Correspondent
DOVER. Del. June 2.-rhere is no
chance for ratification Of the Federal.
suffrage amendment by the Delaware
] legislature.
Indications are that the Walker
ratification resolution. which hasl
passed The Senate. will not come out
or the House committee of the whole.
ana VIII die In committee without
even being voted on.
The House met ai ~ o'clock and
Immediately recessed until 2 o'clock.
Without ransacting any business. Ad-
lournment sine die Is set for
o'clock.
Even pleas or President Wilson
direct 10 Representative NcNlbb.
MulVena and Murine. Democrats OF
Wilmington. failed 10 line them up for
suffrage The three "antis' admitted
hey had received telegrams from
President Wilson last night. but de-
cuned 10 comment on them. except 10
say their position Is unchanged.
"The ratification resolution. In my
/ opinion, will not come out OF com
mittce, said McNdbb
IL also Was reported that speaker
/ eorbit had received a telegram from
Republican National Chairman VIII
. Hays urging him 70 vote for raiinca
tlOn, but speaker Corbit denied re-
ccivlng any such telegram
Most 0f the morning was spent by
a majority Of The members sittin1
around chatting, waiting for the COM
mlitees 0n appropriations and claims
10 get their bills ready. which Will be
passed before adjournment this after
| noon.
The notice given by senator Alice
yesterday afternoon during the de-
bate on the School Code that he
| would call conference OF Senators
this morning was not carried into cf-
| feet. Senator Long In voting against
the amended code. said he did not see
! Continued on Page Nine)
Evening journal., 1920-06-02
ZINE RFCKIESs DRIVER.

Harvey Rochester. Negro, was fined
g and costs by Judge Hastings, in
Municipal Court this morning, on a
charge OF reckless driving. He was
dismissed upon payment OF costs on a
charge OF resisting arrest
Rochester was charged with driving
a horse down Taylor street at a reck-
less rate OF speed last Saturday night
Philip l.. Garrett was attorney fol
the NEGRO.
Evening journal., 1920-06-02
nov IN AUTO PATH.

struck by an automoDile driven 10y
Dr.. Justus r.. Kuhns, 1903 Penlinissyl- Peiliissy-
vanis avenue. yesterday. William
poole ace "a years. OF 1918 Clayton
street a son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
G. Poole, narrowly escaped being
killed - A.
The hoy was riding his bicycle. AS
he attempted TO cross Franklin street
Or. Kuhns, who was coming SCUM on
Pennsylvania avenue, crossed uie
street and crashed into the DlcScle;
The bicycle was wrecked. lAe Dos
was thrown 10 the street IN 'front.' OF
inc machine. which stopped immedi-
ately. but scrambled up and was able
to 20 home later. He seemed nonel the
worse for his experience.
Evening journal., 1920-06-02
Cool Weather
Coming

The warm weather prevailing
since Memorial Day will become
cooler tomorrow, the Washington
fOrecaster' said today. The summer
like conditions continued all day
today however, the thermometer
reaching, s5 degrees at I p. m.
causing a rush for straw hats, by
men who had been holding OF in
the hope Of a drop in price.