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Evening journal., 1920-05-15
.CLAYMONT MAY
GET new P. 0.
Committee Tells of Favor
able Reception by Wash
ington Officials
LIGHTING PLAN
Is UNDER WAT

Members OF The Claymont CoiSmun-
iiy League al their meeting last night
received a report from committee
they had sent iO Washington on MAY
D Do urge the necessity of having "a
pOstoiilce located on Government own
ed land 40 ClaymOnt. This committee
consisted of Mr. Haigh, suporinlcn-
dent OF Overlook; Mr.. NaisOn. rep
rcstnlng The National Aniline Com
pany. Mr.. Mcfalls. OF the Worth
steel Company, and Mr. Danzenhakci
and Mr. Lod2c, representing rcslden.
| iial Claymonl.
The committee was Impressed Will
/ the favorable altitude OF The officials
at Washington. Mr. Lodge read let
] icrs from former senator SALISBURY
Z o. Assistant pOstmasicr-G Genera
I Blakcsley, and from Mr. Blakcsley &,
/ the former senator. guaranteeing that
every step within The law would bi
taken.
TWO propositions were placed be-
fore the meeting by the committee
ON lighting upon that part of lhl
Stale Highway passing through
Claymont, one proposition. submit
ted boy the Philadelphia and Wi.
mingi0n Traction Company. and d
second by the Worth Street Company
Worth Steel Company offered io
light The highway with liehls Install
ed al ihcir own expense. provided
the league obtains from the stale
Highway Commission The right of WAY
10 place poles and run a line beiwecr
the Worth steel plant and the Worth
estate, situated opposite overlook
The committee was continued with
/ power 90 choose the most reasonable
/ propositions.
no protect pedestrians. a resolution
was passed. asking the State High
way Commission 90 ilX the speed limil
I for automobile travel on The highway
at ClaymOni ai A. miles an hour.
The committee on IdeWalks re-
ported That work was under way. ana
that a sample stretch OF Sidewalk
would soon be completed between
| the Shell road and the Green Lanlcrr
Theatre at Myrtle avenue.
Evening journal., 1920-05-15
IsSIE IETTEns On EsIArrs

Letters Of administration have been
issued In the office OF Register of
Wills Brown, 90 Sarah Segal on me
estate 0f Max Seg8l, OF Wiminrf I'M
hundred. and letters tesiameniary io
William T. Lyman on the estate OF
klwo0d Frank Sharpley. OF Whining
ton hundred, 10 Maria Beacom on the
estate Of Rose Caruih, Of Wilmington
hundred
Evening journal., 1920-05-15
Is YOUR LIFE A
MERE EXISTENCE

Are you one of the thousands of
men and women who fail 10 back up
their brains with physical strength.
power and nerve force?
Are you satisfied 10 trudge alona
from day 10 day feeling tired. nerv-
Gus and worn out simply hccause
your blood is STARVING FROM IRON
and your nerves are craying for
Phosphorus, 10 strengthen and build
thens up?
AWAKEN! Let MANTONE supply
that iron, phosphorus, nuN pOmica
and other uphuildina, system purify
ing elements 80 necessary 10 the
healthy, vigorous and robust man or
woman. This famous discovery of DIR.
John NcDOnald'S seems 10 quickly
convert pale. weak. anaensc. ner, Gus
men and women 10 strong, robust.
fOrceful invidiuals
Sold by Eckerd's Drug Store. sos
Market street. the Miller Drug Co..
Strayer's Drua Co.. n. &. Buchmaster.
\. y. stamp. Hopkins and Banion Drug
Stores.
Evening journal., 1920-05-15
IAnCTNY CAsF CONTINT-Fn

Upon The testimony Of the girls
mother that she is about &c years OF
age. Judge Hastings, In Municipal
Court This morning. continued until
"Wednesday the case OF Elizabeth pat
ton. nogress. charged with larceny "
s3 from Gahrial Wanner pending in
VesligatI0n AS 90 The girls age.
Evening journal., 1920-05-15
TIRF CUIFrs TAKE OATu

William j. Lutz. Harvey TazWell
and John NJ. Townsend. recently elect
ed chief first and second assistants
OF the Wilmington Fire Department
appeared before Clerk Of Council
Homer C. Simmons This morning and
were sworn into Office.
Evening journal., 1920-05-15
REFUSED TO LEAVE
PATROLMAN'S HOUSE

To allow the man an opportunity Of
carrying out his promise Of leaving
the house by Monday, Judge Hastings,
in Municipal Court this morning
continued until Tuesday. The case OF
John Lasek. charged with trespassing
on tho property OF Police Onlcer
Neascy. at 500 south Van Burcn street
officer Ncasey stated that when
the tenant complied with his notice
10 vacaie the house. Lasek. who
roomed with the then tenant, refused
90 leave.
Evening journal., 1920-05-15
CInCUs EMpLONEE INIrREn.

Stewart Brooks, aged 30 years. Of
Oleania. y. Y, an empl0ye OF the
Sells-FlOtO Circus, was run over this
morning at Third street and Railroad
avenue. by a Bush Line truck and
one OF his legs fractured. He was taken
TO the Delaware Hospital by John
Alexander. Of 1901 Delaware avenue.
and James McMullin. OF J0l Springer
street.
Evening journal., 1920-05-15
NEGRO MAsnNs TO man GnspEI

The Masonic School" OF Hiram
Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Ma
sons, will assemble in Bethel A. NJ. r.
Church, Eighth and Walnut streets,
at 3 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon, %
hear a sermon by the Rev. II. y.
Blount. pastor OF Grace A. NJ. Z.
Zion Church.
Evening journal., 1920-05-15
chicago GRAIN

CHICAGO. May 40 United Press l-
Oprnlnl grain
Corn May igl. up July ilShMA
september i6iAnis
oats. May iO6h. July 9jhnA
September. 1G4m7s
Evening journal., 1920-05-15
lIIA nANk CI-EAnINGs

tllOarlnEs 0f inl local bank I0r INC
week ending today as announced by
the Farmers Bank the clearing
house. amounted lo S3.6gil12Si. as
compared with siO7O 1850 for the
corresponding week Of last year.
Evening journal., 1920-05-15
NLM Annh rnrInN

NEW YORK. May ~ United prcss.l
-Dotion prices Wcrg steady 40 the
market opening today. May iO2A. I'M
changed. July 3Sii. up 6; october
/ Hlgi. up g. December BIO. up 10.
January 3iJO up iO. March JiOi up
"a
Evening journal., 1920-05-15
nECnRnEn,s CIEnk I'M.

Allen NJ. Hicken. a clerk in The office
OF Recorder OF Deeds Ftrman q. Cole
is ill at his homfefin Delaware City
with pneumonia.
Evening journal., 1920-05-15
LOCAL SECURITIES

Laird and Company. dupont Build
Ing, furnish the following quotations
OF local securities.
Evening journal., 1920-05-15

Under the name OF "Sioilian oil"
petroicum was burned in lamps in
Rome in che days OF Pliny.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-03
ELKS' EXERCISES
Annual Event Will Bc Held Sunday Night in Lodge Room - Peter McCnnn Is Speaker.

Tho annual memorial exercises of New Britain lodge. +. r. O. E.. will be held next Sunday evening In the !, lodge room. The memorial address v will be delivered by Peter McCann of Boston, Mas. past exalted ruler or Chelsea, Mass lodge. The com mittec has arranged an excellent pro- gEnm of exercises.
 Tho program follows:
 proceasional March. Prelude" Boehman. William IT. Bishop. organ. ist.
 Opening Ceremonies. Exalted Ruior and Secretary.
 Prayer. Clarence L. Pierce. acting chaplain.
 Opening ode. Nearer My God to Thee"
 Soprano Solo. There Is n Green Hiii Far Away" Miss Howard F.. Hor- ton.
 Ofnccrs of Now Britain lodge.
 Thanatopsis. Secretary Dudley T. Holmes.
 Soprano Solo. Tn My Fathers House Are Many Mansions." Mrs. Howard F. Horton.
 Memorial Address. Peter McCann. r. F R.. Chelsea. No. 92s.
 Soprano Solo. "God Shall Wipe Away All Tears" Mrs. Howard F.. Horton.
 Closing Ceremonies.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-03
MRS. MACSWTNE IN U. s.
Wife and Sister. of Hunger Striker

Wife and Sister. of Hunger Striker
 VIII Dc Received by Committee and
 Irish sympathizcrs.
 New York. Doc. 3.-The steamship Coitric bearing Mrs. Mu1el Mac Swiey widow and Miss Mary Mac- Swiney. Sister Of Terrence MacSwiney was reported of New York harbor eariy today asd was expected 10 pass into quarantine before noon. Mss. Mac Swincy comes to testify before the committoo of 100 now inauiring at Washington Into ccuditios in Ireland.
 Many organtzatfons in sympathy with tho Irish republic wero repre- sented on an official committee desig- mated to welcome Mrs. and Miss MacSwincy. Tho committee headed by Mrs. Henry Willard who will bo hos tess to the visitors while in New York planned to go down tho bay this fore noon to meet the Celtic.
 Thousands of Irish sympathizers prepared to greet them at the pier and several squads of police reserves wero called out to insure order.
 A reception was to be rendered the visitors lato this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-03
SPLIT IS FORECAST.

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec S.-That a split in the southern intercollegiate athletic association which .convenes in annual session at Gainesville, Fla, Dec. 10, is imminent was indicated to- day when it was learned that a num- Der of the larger colleges and uni- versailles are advocating the formation of an association that would exclude many of the smaller denominational and agricultural colleges as we'll as those institutions which have opposed the freshman or one year rule.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-03
MARRY IN WATERBURY.

Percy E. weaton of Waterbury. and Miss Alice M Allen of this city were married in Waterbury by Rev. John N. Lewis October 3u. Mir. weaton is 22 years of age. a carpenter and lives at 2s Sunnysido avenue Waterbury. The bride lives at 2z Harrison street and is employed at housework.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-03
LARGE WHALE SEASON.

London, Dec. 9-Whalers from the Shetland Islands have had a suc- ccssfui season this year and at Olna- firth station 26o whales have been brought in. At Collafirth station the total catch landed was 13o.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-03

mediately after Dempsey's match in
 New York. December 14. with Bill Brennan it was announced here to- : day by Teddy Hayes, their represen- tative.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-03
TO WINTER ON COAST.

Los Angeles. Dec. s.-Jack Demp- sey. heavyweight champion and Jack Kearns, his manager, are coming to Los Angeles to pass the winter im-
New Britain herald., 1920-12-03

To Cure a Cold m One Day Take Groves LAXATIVE PROMO oUTNTNE tablets. The genuine bears the signature of E. W. Grove. BOG
New Britain herald., 1920-12-03
ClnainR OdH

Closing ode.
 Recessionai. Lane Deo." William IT. Bishop. organist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-05
SEIZED BY EMPLOYEES

Peking, April photographic
communication has been established
between Peking and Pctrograd, Ar
changed, Move Tcherkask and Astrak
han. At Hafbin the railway en-
p.oyees have taken over manage
n'ent Of the Chinese Eastern Rail
way, with the announced object of re-
storing order and removing the
line from politics.
The men have formed an executive
committee to control operations
pending appointment of new man
ager They are insisting that EN-
ployees discharged for. political rea-
sons be rcinstated and funds taken
from thcir unions returned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-05
FLAMES WEAPON
Of Sim FE|NERS
Scores of Buildings Destroy
oed and Sixty Police Bar
racks Blown Up
TAX BUREAUS SUFFER
Belfast Cut eff, While Masked and
Armed Men Become Pyroman-
iacs.

London, April 5.--Easter Sunday,
fourth anniversary of the bloody up
rising that led to the foundation o.
the island-w:le movement for an in.
dependent republic, is nearing its end
without the threats CT a repetition of
the revolt having been carried out.
However, incendiarism throughout
the whole of Erin beginning Saturday
evening, is the Sim Feiners' reply tc
the governments Easter display CT
force. With the same cunning, system
and secrecy with which the many
raids on police and military have beer
carried out during the last few months
the rebelS--or group of extremists
applied the torch to government build
ings and Offices, especially tax bu-
reaus in Dublin, Belfast, Cork an%
many other towns.
Police and fire guards were KEEP:
very busy throughout the day, thoug!
in most instances they came too late
to save important official records
from perishing in the flames.
Belfast was isolated from the res5
of the world. The land wires and cable
to England were cut, and the only
means of communication was the tcle-
p:Sone IHe gssiGE Central Hotel i'll
which are located the Pensions, Labor
and other departments and the Bank
Of Ireland. were entered during the
night and a large number of docu-
ments were destroyed. The raiders
then tried to burn the buildings, but
q fire brigade prevented this.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-05
GREEN STOCKINGS

No. this not an advertisement Of
veraant hosiery at marked-down prices
in odd sizes. 1t is. however, the an
nouncament Of bargain in evening
entertainments, and we don't hesi-
tate to "cry our wares to the Dis
cerning readers of our local daily.
Now fer the barga!n-WedHesday.
Thursday and Friday night Of this
week will be "play nights" at the
High School "Green Stockings" is the
name of the play and il is being put
on by the senior class. All yen nesd
to get in en- this is ticket. That
sounds simple enough. but if you put
off getting it too long, you may t.
left out. High school students. as well
as those of the grades are selling the
tickets and will be glad to supply
you. "Shcp Early" is our advice IN
this matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-05
Rites for Wheatley
Ohsequies Attended by Large Gather
ing nf Relatives and Friends

Ohsequies Attended by Large Gather
ing of Relatives and Friends
SFuneral services for = Benedict
Wheatley, who died Friday afternoon,
were held at II O'Clock this morning
at his late residence, 500 King street,
and were attended by a large con-
course OF relatives and friends of the
deceased, among whom were many
members Of the National Funeral d.
rectors Association from different
parts If the country. The services
were conducted by Rev. Dr. E. V.
REGISTER, pastor of the NJ. E. Church
South. assisted by Rev. DIE B. Jack
son, pastor Of the First Baptist
Church. The funeral also was attended
by members Of Andrew Jackson Lodge
No. 30 Masons ard Alexandria Lodge
No. 75S, Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks. The burial, which was
in Bethel cemetery was with Masonic
honors. The interment was private.
The:honorary pallbearers were F. j.
Paff, DR.. Arthur Snowden, Henry
Wattles. this city, w. L. Sappington,
Baltimore; George R. Mcdonald, Sy-
racuse. N. Y; ". J. Hoover, Wash
ington. D. c.: Samuel Crawl, Phila
delphia; Mr.. Henry, Philadelphia.
Active bearer we're members of the
National Funeral. Directors Assoc:a-
tion as follows: Charles l.. Morris,
Petersburg, Va; A. 7. Bennett, Rich
.mond Va; II. D. Oliver. Norfolk, Va;
w. l.. TicKner, Baltimore; P. A. Talt-
avull, john K. Wright, Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-05
WILSON WATCHES SITUATION
Washington, April 5.--Presiden'

Washington, April 5.--Presidens
Wilson is giving close attention to the
situation that is developing between
France and Germany concerning Ger
manv's alleged violation CT the peace
treaty by sending troops into the
Ruhr district, it was stated yesterday.
The State Department is receiving
frequent reports from Paris, and they
are being sent to the President, Thar
nature is being kept secret.
Officials of the department are not
vet prepared to let it be known what
action the United States government
will take. if any. in the event that
France carries out her reported threae
to occupy important cities in the Rhine
Valley unless German troops are with
drawn Immediately from the Ruhr dis
trict. 1t is regarded as probable that
the only action this movement would
take would be the granting of its
mora! support to the Supreme Council.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-05
ELKs' SPRING GALA WEEK
Johnny J. Jones Exposition, Here
April 1926 For Elks Charity
Fund

The potent factors responsible Tor
Johnny J. Jones exposition securing
the 1920 contract from Alexandra
Elks to furnish the amusement por-
ton of the entertainment for their
spring gala week is cited by the
Charity Fund Committee in three
prominent characteristics, always do
minant in the makeup of this organi-
zation, namely, cleanliness, square
dealing, and quality, and every per-
son who ever attends any function
where in Johnny ]. Jones name is at
tached readily becomes cognizait of
the reasons for the phenomenal sue
cess of the stupendous enterprise.
Ed. r. Salter, the Jones publicity
man, reports coming from Orlando, the
winter quarters of the Jones aggrega-
:;nn, easily persuaded one to believe
that the patrons of the Alexandra
Elks Spring Gala Week would this
wear be regaled with a list of at
fractions far ahead of the excellent
programs Offered in the past seasons
Some of the leading features include:
Johnny J. Jones trained animal cX-
nibtion, Johnny J. Jones famous mid
get, Mabel Mack's high school mules.
Superba, Everything, "Stella,' the
nacemakers, the hell ship, monkey cir
Gus and hippodrome. The mechanical
city the gloom dispellers, the human
modus reptiIla, trophies Of the far
north. two immense side shows. rid
ing devices galore, Gideon's trouba-
dours.
Frank NJ. Petit special agent and c.
w. McCurren advance agents are now
in the city making preparations for
the coming of the big exposition COM
pany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-05
MISS HELEN TAFT TO MARRY
Cincinnati Friends Say Frede-ict }.
M.nning is Tier Fiancc

Cincinnati, April 5.-The engage
ment of Hiss Helen Herr"7 T&fe
rriy daughter of former Pres.i'a.
Taft, w: announced by her fr:c'; $
in Cincinnati yesterday. Wher 81 e.;
einna.i ,tcently II S Taft co:f"!ei !
.. le'a yes the W * c. app:os 4
=: 1,..-r;age tc p::s':>r Tr"ie'
!. ,iaLn.ng, OF o. Tn, ersity. \.
,h..:.n % annou.cGr-tl: to that
feet has been made. it is understood
the wedding will take place in July
Miss Taft who is acting preside:
of Brvn Mawr College. * said to he
the youngest president of any collie
IN the world. After President anc Ms
Taft LETT the White House Mss II
.ook her N. A. degree at Yale It. l9l,'
becoming dean of Bryn Mawr the same
year. and for the last eighteen months
she has been acting president. Miss
Taft is 90 years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-05
II. w. Campbell United Shows

With the arrival Of the II. w. Camp
bell Shows, the local public will BE-
treated to.a variety of entertainments
during the current week. such as
never before have been shown il
Alexandria.
The shows embrace all Of the out
door circus, wild west and wild an
mai exhibitions. J
Arriving in their own special train
of 80 cars they are busily engaged
today in erecting their show proper
ties on Colross lot. on North Henri
street, where performances will K
given twice daily.
There will be free street paraa2
on the downtown streets, Tuesday :!
2.30.
The shows will exhibit under til:
auspices Of the. local Seminole tribe Of
Red Men. -.
A daily feature will be free bar
concerts by Jespersens ali American
concert band. assisted by Harry II
Young vocalist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-05
WINS FATHERS RELEASE
Former New York Financial Operator
to be Pardoned by Kentucky
(,nyprppr

Lexington, KY, April 5.-George
Alexander, well known in New York 5
social and financial circles, when his
t;narcial standing was high, and who
spent five years in the Kentucky pan!-
tertiary for wrecking the George
Alexander State Bank at Paris, KY.
will be pardoned today by Governor
Morrow.
Alexander was convicted in 1911!
when his bank failed and shortage
CT about S500.000 was discovered. He
was sentenced to not less than one
nor more than ten years on each CT
the seven charges of which he was
found guilty.
The release of the banker. who is
about seventy years of age, will be
due to the efforts of his daughter
Miss Kate Alexander, whose CAM
n his behalf was effective.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-05
100000 TO LEAVE

Prague. Czecho Slovakia, Apri! D
More than 100 900 Czecho Slovak ;
from the United States are expected
home before the end OF the summe:
according to information received b.
the American Red Cross. which hs:
been asked to make arrangements
for their reception. Most of the
returning men are skilled workmen;
and it is said they will bring WITH
them their savings, ar"ragIn1
81 900 each. Their Homecoming IS
being eagerly awaited, it being an
ticipated that they will aid greatly
in the economic rehabilitation OF ;hc
country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-05
Heavy Snowfall Reported in
Kansas, Missouri And
Southwest
WINTER IN N. DAKOTA
Easter Parade in Many Cities Spoiled
by Flakes Of SnOw-Gloamest
I Easter in Many Years

Kansas City, Mo-, April 5.-A
blizzard ragged all last night over
Kansas. parts of Missouri and the
Southwest and continued undated
yesterday.
ConccrGia reported drifts of snow
from five to six feet deep.
Four trains, one passenger
train, were. stalled in snowdrifts on
a branch of the Atchison. TopckI
and !Santc Fe Railroad between Alb
ilene and Kackley. Kansas,
From six inches to foot Of snow
fell ever Central ana Western Kan
sas Saturday. A temperature of
12 degrees was forecast for Western
Kansas.
Denver, April 5.-Scveral inches
Of snow, fell in Denver last night
and the weather forecaster predicted
Is degrees above zero and clear and
cold for Easter Day.
Heavy sncwstorms were reported
from Western Montana and Western
Colorado
The Geld snap will be, general over
the entire Northwest, according to
{ Government reports. North Dakota
points were getting a real taste Of
winter, with temperatures around 5
degrees above zero, while Wyoming
-ssrsi1iarGcd q .aIl0 iaGbre..t -
Lincoln, Neb, April 5.-An East
er blizzard descended on Nebraska
Saturday night.
In the southes-,;, south and CEN
trail parts of the State the snowfall
ranged from to 20 inches and the
wind reachcl maximum velocity of
33 miles an hour.
Winstcd, Conn, April "a snow
storm swooped down on. Winsted's
chic Easter parade and did consid-
cradle damage to gowns, etc. The
flakes were the size of so cent pieces
and as large as any seen during the
recent record breaking winter.
Toledo, Ohio, April " 5.--With
street. car service at a .standstill, ow-
ing to the strike OF car men, and
with a blinding snowstorm raging
all day, Toledo yesterday appeared
like a deserted village.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-04-05
ALL READY FOR
PRIMARY TOMORROW
Three Candidates in Arena
For Mayoralty
HOners
BIG VOTE EXPECTED
City Electoral Beard Names Election
Oficials-Polls to Open at Sunrise
and Close Sunset.

Final preparations for the democra-
tic primary which will be held toner
row for the purpose of nominating a
mayor, four aldermen and eight mem
hers of the common council arc being
completed toiay. Every indication is
!hat q heavy vote vii. ho pollcd.
AS heretofore stated TIE fight fcr
mayor is the most interesting, this
being three ro@ncrcd f;oht. The va
.:ous candidates feel confident ove..
the result aIld tie outcoale is awaited
with in:4re3-;. INC candidates arc.
Capt. Albert Bryan, James NJ. Dun.
can and w. j. McCatfrey.
The polls willie open at sun rise,
5:46, and close at sunset, G:36.
There also is considerable Interest
in the fight for common ccanci. u
several Of tha wards. Fc"' ouncil the:'.,.
are contests on ii three out of tie
four wards. One m"m3er is - he
nominated. ;;:om each ward for tie
nos. Il of aldermen and Iii are witnJ",
opposition.
For council the only candidates who,
have plain sailing are J. D. Matter
and f. f, Ticer IN the first wa7d, wh2g
fro,t;,unJ cn paun. Spvpr)