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The Washington times., 1920-10-06
GIRL VANlSHES AFTER
THREATENING SUICIDE

Following threats to commit suicide,
Miss Evelyn Garrett, nineteen years
old. of $50 Thirty-second street
northwest, Chevy Chase, disappeared
from her home early last evening.
Police have been asked to aid in To-
eating the girl. She Is described as
being 5 feet II inches in height,
weighing about 100 pounds. has dark
brown hair, blue eyes, wore dark
blue dress. black hat, and brown
shawl,
The Washington times., 1920-10-06
COLBY OFF FOR OHIO.

Secretary of State Colby will leave
tonight for Cleveland. where he will
make a speech tomorrow.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels will
speak tonight lin Joliet, Ill, and Sec
rotary of War Baker Is speaking to-
day In .Connccticut.
The Washington times., 1920-10-06
BIKE Accessories STOLEN.

A thief entered the store at SOC II
street northeast early this mdning
and stole bicycle accessories valued at
s24 The loot consisted OF bicycle
tires lamps and bells.
The Washington times., 1920-10-06

- formerly manager 81 the
tourists headquarters yellow
stsas National Park. ~he has
been appointed general msn-
aser u the Government hotels,
Washington. She II an expert
in hone econonics.
The Washington times., 1920-10-06
SPENT WEEK SEWING.

"when my husband, DR.. Frank
Nevis Bond, died. leaving me with
my little son, IL was necessary for me
10 work. shc said, 80 1 did some
The Washington times., 1920-10-06

ADVERTISEMENT.
The Washington times., 1920-10-06

The employer has done his half when
he puts his ad in The TIMES. You do
your half--read what he has to offer.
"A WEDNESDAY,, OCTOBER 6, 1920.
The Washington times., 1920-10-06

ADVERTISER
The Washington times., 1920-10-06

DO not be satisfied with anything bl
the best. The best positions are adye
tised in The TIMES.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
COMPANY
WOULD SELL HOUSE

While the Friendship Company did
not have It's representatives present
at the meeting OF The executive COM
mittee OF The Fire Department In the
Fame Company headquarters last
night. The company send a c0mmuni-
cation 10 the executive committee SET
ting forth that the company pro-
posed 10 stand by the combine CON
tract entered into With the other
companies twenty years ago.
The executive cOmmiNlec met 90
hear a report from the Friendship
delegates as 30 whether the company
intended 10 disband 10 was felt by
ihe combine flrcmen that n The
Friendship company was TO dishand.
The election OF Harvey farewell. OF
the Friendship company as flrsl as
s'siant fire chief might cause some
trouble as that Official would not be
connected with any 1re company in
that event.
The members Of the executive com.
mlttce after reading The cOmmunica-
ton adjourned until tonight when an.
other meeting viii be held at thC
Fame company headquarters
James p. keenan,, president OF M,
Friendship Company. said today thai
while The present fre headquarters oI
The company Is for sale. this doee no
mean that he company Is 10 aie
band. Mr.. keenan, said he thoueh
the delegates from the Friendship
Company would attend tonights meet
| Ing.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
DEATH OF RETIRED
CARRIAGE MAKER

Joseph b, Foster. aged 70 years. re-
tired carriage manufacturer OF This
city, died In Philadelphia last nirhf
Death was due 90 paralysis. Mr.. Fns-
ter was son OF the late Mahlon and
sarah Marvel Foster. and veteran of
the civil War. He served three and
one-half years In the war and was a
inember or Colonel Benjamin Nields
Delaware Battery. He was one OF the
pioneer carriage makers OF Whining
ton and retired from active business
yen years ago. lie was born In phila-
delphia and came 10 Wilmington AS a
youth 90 learn the carrlagc-maklnr
trade. Mr.. Foster was member of
kastlake Presbyterian Church. Chill
dren That survive him are Mahlon n. Of.
Arthur L., Frank B. Joseph b.. Har-
Old NJ, and Lydia j. Foster. Ills
funeral Will be held from the home
of Mahlon b Foster, No. 2103 Tainall
street, on Monday afternoon. at q
o'clock, with inierment In Mt. Salem
cemetery.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
Y. N. n. q. BILLIARp TOURNEY

In the pocket billiard tournament Of
the Young Mems Republican Club.
last night. Ralph 4. White annexed his
NTH straight win when ne defeated
Albert q. SersOn In a close game BY
the score OF 100 10 o. Mr.. White
leads the other thirteen entries In the
first class OF the tournament with
i've victories and no defeats.
Police Sergeant James b. Tucker
defeated Godfrey r. Handy 100 10 So,
making his third win. He has as YET
suffered no rcVcrscs.
Tournament games are staged In the
billiard room every night and intense
interest Is being manifested i'm them.
The tournament. which Is in charge
Of Charles II. Sheppard, Is proving a
success.
In each OF the two classes. two
prizes for the two highest men and
a BOBBY prize are 10 be given Chan
prouse IS making the best headway
toward the BOBBY prize In the first
class, according 10 the spectators who
gather nightly al the matches In
Glass 3. the entries are running close.
with Wilkin l.. Strshorn and Assist
ant Probation Oflher J. Albert Oliver
striving hard for first honors.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
LOSSES TODAY AT
MARKET OPENING

NEW YORK, May S United press.l
Fractional losses on a small volume
Of trading. were registered by lead
Ing issues al The stock market open
ing today. proni taking was In the
siecls and industrlals. a.. s. Steel
opened on y, at %. Reploglc SO. on
\ Baldwin ii1h. on M. Central
Leather 73h. up y Texas and paci-
lc iia. on "a Siudchaker 50. of u.
pan-American 9lA. up n: New York
Central siA. up p Cruclhlc 1857, up
y Republic Steel %. up * Rclhlc-
hem b., 9iM. or A: Royal Dutch
IN. y. il1h. up q.
Tho market closed higher.
The covering movement continued
10 the close and carried Cruclble up
10 i3, nine points over Fridays low.
steel Common went above %.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
UNION MEN BAR
FITZPATRICK, BROWN

SCRANTON. Pa. May 5 UNITED
Press. i-l. Fitzpatrick and j. Brown.
both OF Chicago. chairman and sccrc-
tary OF the organizing committee
which directed the recent steel strike.
were denied admission 10 the forty
nfth annual convention OF the Anal
magalcd Association Of Iron. Steel and
Tin Workers OF North America here
today
Fitzpatrick and Brown were return
ing 10 The West from Washington and
had made formad request 20 appear
before the convention which has hcen
In session here several days The
delegates voted refusal. feeling this
Is no time 90 allow them 10 address
the convention
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
NEGRO ACCUSED OF
THREATENING GIRL
ipecIaI 10 rhe ErenIng lournal.

Special 10 The Evening Journal
GEORFGErOWN. May S.-Nhile
Lydia Pearl Bunting. ii-year-old
daughter Of John NJ. Bunting. resid-
ing near Dagsboro. was on her way
home from school yesterday after
noon, she says she was accosied by
William short Negro. who darled
from a olump OF wood when the girl
had gotten about half mile from
Dagsboro. She says he ordered her
TO stop under threats OF her life. The
young girl, fearing the Negro would
carry his designs into execution.
made desh for liberty with the
Negro pursuing her. Her cry for
help attracted the attention of Mrs.
Emma West and caused the Negro 90
give up chase.
state Detective Elilsh C. Lynch was
notified and went 10 Dagsboro and ar
rested the Negro. he was brought
here and arraigncd before Justice OF
the Peace +. W. Ryon. who committed
him 10 Jail In default OF 81 900 bail.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
Many ENROLL AS
song LEADERS
Community Singing School
Gets Under Way in City
Tonight
DIPLOMAS FOR
COURSE STUDENTS

School teachers, Sunday school
leacherS. clergymen and laymen from
al manner OF public and quasi-public
service and welfare agencies OF VIII
nngton, as well as Interested indi-
lduals with no organization ailllia-
n0n Will formally enroll tonight in
me nrst school for song leaders ever
leld In Wilmington, In the rest room
u the dupont Building at O'Clock.
Inc potential chorus directors are
.omlng not only from Wilmington but
rom other towns In the Stale as
Nell 10 take advantage OF the school
which is being conducted free Of
lnarge by the Wilmington Community
Service.
Raymond r. Raub, director Of the
Ehool, who has been successful
nrector OF song leaders schools in
New York city and cities in the mid
lie west and in New England, said
lOday 'that so many were the appli-
iants for .he course that it had been
Necessary TO limit the number who
WOULD enroll from any one institu-
uon 10 two people.
IF the response continues 10 be as
great as 10 has been in the past day
pr So said Mr.. Raub lit will be
tecessary for US TO obtain a larger
Aull III WHICH, 10 nNlU tie cIMNOlt OF
70 hold two schools"
The classes Will be held regularly
very Saturday, Tuesday and Thurs
lay nights for three weeks. A great
many OF those who have entered the
lOurse Will not be able 10 be there
onight, but have asked to have lheis
places reserved for them until Tues
lay when they will start the course.
At the close OF the school Com
hunity Service headquarters in New
York viii award diplomas 10 all those
Nho have finished the course and
lre considered competent TO conduct
singing. In order to get a diploma,
NE students viii, OF course, be re-
luired TO attend the course regularly
md attain a certain degree OF pro-
tciency and will also be asked 10
ionduct certain number Of sings
n various parts OF the city as a test
" their ability.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
WARM APRIL SHOWER
GIVES CITY WETTING

A typical warm. April shower to-
day gave Wilmington aud vicinity a
wettlng. For almost The first storm
This spring. however. II was notice
able few ovcrcOais were worn. Some
farmers said they welcomed the
shower as 10 would enable them 20
do some needed wedding. others said
there had been too much rain OF late
and wished FOR some sunshine and
heat 90 force vegetables and fruits.
Yesterday was the tenth successive
Friday on which 10 has rained In VIII
mington. According 10 some chroni-
clers this means rain on every Friday
until the end OF the year. Charles II
Simmons, OF the city engineers de-
parimcnt, who looks after the wcaih-
err bureau statistics Of Wilmington
for the United States government only
smiled when asked about this prodic-
tiOn.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
GENERAL DUPONT IN
ANOTHER HOTEL DEAL

NEW YORK, May S.-General T.
Coleman dupont. L. NJ Boomer and
associates, who control the Hotels
Claridge and Wallick in the easterly
side Of Broadway. between Forty
third and Forty-fourih streets. have
bought from Alonzo Hornby the ad-
Joining siX-siory Yates Hotel. for
merly The Meiropole. for about $780,
600. They have also purchased from
John j. Lussier his thirty-two-ycar
lease on the premises. paying about
$3.50 900 FOR a. The dupOnt-ROoms
interests own and operate the H0,ti
McAlpin. the Waldorf-Asioria the Sa-
yarin restaurant in the Equitable
Building and the Fifth Avenue Build
ing restaurant in this city They also
control the Bellevue-Stratford in Phil
adelphia, and have acquired control
OF the Willard in Washington.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
URGE OPENING
OF BE- O.BRIDGE
CONTINUED from First paeol

NOontHutu from flfcl RaEc.
Ieficular bridge is urgently needed.
hfred ]. dupont a member Of the
br1dge commission. however has not
been favorable to the project TO open
he B. and q. bridge TO public travel.
nr duPonts estate lies north OF the
ailroad bridge, but 10 would not be
crossed by any road leading 20 and
rom the railroad bridge Col. George
4 Elliott. owner Of land Just north
f the bridge. Is favorable 10 10 being
converted into public Vehicuiar
structure.
The bridge commission will meet on
Thursday and then probably will CON
nder The situation Arrival OF ma
Rrials for The new WASHINGTON street
Bridge has been delayed and the com
nissloners viii not close the bridgt
lntil sufficient materials are on hand
% assure uninterrupted construction
y the new bridge. The Wilmington
Ind Philadelphia Traction Company
has Its Glenn avenue spur from Mar
let street TO Washington street ready
Tor operation when Washington slreel
bridge is closed
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
: c. WORKERS CONFERENCE.

Special TO The Evening Journal.
SMYRNA, May S.-MeihOds OF Sun
day school work were discussed at a
conference OF Sunday school workers
here on Thursday. The Rev. Milton
McCann Of Wilmington presided An
address was made by the Rev. c. W.
Grearhart OF Chicago.
Dr. Frederick Poole, chaplain or the
smyrna American Legion Post gave
an illustrated lecture on With the
Tanks on Leave In England and
France"
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
ENTERTAIN Ar Y roNIGnr

The second OF a series OF four free
entertainments will take place this
evening In the gymnasium Of The y.
NJ. &. A. OWNS 10 a full program
the time Is scheduled at Si5 O'Clock
Frank Morton Jones, authority on
insects, viii give an illustrated lee
ture on insect eating plants. There
VIII be community singing, led by
other numbers will be tumbling ex-
hibition by Mrs Asa Adair. Miss
phllippa Muchmorc and the Ayers
brothers. Of ihc y. W. T.. 4. and wresi-
ling and athletic performances by
Jonn \. Cooper and his troupe or
trained athletes.
This amusement is open 10 the
public.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
LEWFS NEWS NOTFS

Special TO The Evening Journal.
LEWES, May Stockholders OF
The Sussex Trust Company with
branches at Lewes. Laurel and Milton
held their annual meeting In George
Town on Tuesday. Statements of the
company showed that am three
branches were in a prosperous condi-
lion.
u. 5. Government Inspector William
]. Gray or Wilmington was in town
huring the week inspecting work be-
Ing done at the mouth of Broadkill
Greek by the j. II. Latta Company OF
Philadelphia.
Funeral services OF George A. elf
lon. aged 73 years, Of Midway. were
held at Conley's Chapel yesterday
Afternoon.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
NEW PAVILION N PARK.

Plans for a new park pavilion arc
projected by Edward II. Mack, su-
perintendenl OF parks. II Is TO be
erected near Eighteenth street oppo-
site Franklin ST.. in connection with
which a substantial area Of land viii
he leveled FOR playground purposes
Practically every available ground IS
utilized FOR baseball. and other sports,
and the newly-portIoncd ground Is
expected 10 solve the problem Of con-
gestiOn IN The matter OF out-of-door
games that has been confronting The
park board for some time.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
LIVES TO BE IS,
BURNS KILL HER

Mrs. Isabelle Dougherty, aged 81
Lane, near Henry Clay. last night as
the result OF burns received yeslcr-
day Mrs. DOugherty, tempted by
the spring-like weather OF yestcr-
about her yard and burning it.
In some manner her clothing caught
fire and she was seriously burned be-
fore her cries brought help. While
a physician was at once summoned
and every eff0ri made 10 relieve The
aged WOman's suffering, death fol-
lowed Within a few hours.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
HFLD on CAuINC CUARCF

On a charge or conducting a game
Of chance, Benjamin Miller was held
In 500 bail for court by Judge Hast
lngs in Municipal Court this morning
Miller is alleged TO have distributed
punch cards among persons, % be
sold, the one selling them receiving
a dollar or some other prize. and the
winner on The card receiving some
Similar nriZn
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
wAnNEn MAY COME RAcK

II Is reported ihaf there u a pos
sibility OF Frank G Warner. formerly
assistant engineer OF The United
states Engineer Onlce OF Wilmington.
returning shortly from Galveston,
Texas. 10 which place he was trans
ferred some months ago. u was said
Mr.. Warner probably would be named
60 a position In Philadelphia or some
other eastern city
Latest word from Mr. Warner al
Galveston Is that his health has Inn
proved remarkably since goins there.
Mrs. Warner has kept her residence
Ia Delaware City.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
ROYcE AT nRY cnNETRENcE.

". rruXton Boyce. prohibition di-
rector for Delaware, is In Washing
ton attending a conference OF State
directors 10 devise ways and means
ing the dry amendment 30 the Fed
eral Constitution. lie Is expected 20
return TO his Ofllce In the United
STATES Engineer Building, sixth and
King streets, on Monday.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
MIS- RIssEIL Tn spFAK.

Miss Emily p. Bissell secretary OF
The American Red Cross, will be the
principal speaker at the Sunday eve
ming meeting OF the Y. p. :. G.. =. OF
Westminster Presbyterian Church
The subject for the evening, based on
the life Of the Saviour. is the fifth Of a
series. and will deal with the MAS
ter's Power Of Endurance a special
musical program will be a feature Of
the service. Miss Blanch Slaughter
VIII be the leader OF lhe evenlng.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
name Counsel
TO SHAPE CODE
rcontInned from Flrst paga-l J

by The comlssion to draft bills.
amending the School Code, for pre-
senialion 10 the Legislature. The New
Lastle county members Of the COM
mission have selected Robert H. Rich
srds Of Wilmington. and the Kent
county members have chosen James
NJ. Satterneld OF Dover, but the Sus-
Rex county members will not make
their selection until next week.
On Monday the comissiOn will re-
new consideration OF the proposed
State school building program, the
proposed school tax rate and the pro-
posed referendum on school bond
Issues.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
ASPARAGUS IN MlRKEr 6IFEN.

Asparagus was queen OF the King
and Madison street markets today.
There were punches In abundance.
but the prices were high. ranging
about the aO-cent mark.
Many or the farmers reported their
crops large and said they anticipated
ready sale at good profit. One farmer
from Delaware City brought In nfiy
punches Wednesday and quickly dis
posed Of them at 30 cents a bunch. OF
SO for the lot and "a more bunche-
today which sold az the same rate. OF
si7. He drove In from his farm In q
handsome limousine.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
nspnnNr AnnREss pnsrpoNFn

Thomas Mott Osborne, commandant
al the naval prison at Portsmouth,
~ H.. and former warden al Sing sing
peniteniiary. will speak at a public
meeting in the auditorium Of the VIII
mirglon High school on The evening
of June @. Mr.. Osborne was TO have
spoken next Wednesday evening. bat
has had TO go TO the Pacific Coast
on an urgent business trip
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
ms MONEY cONF. non.

Attempting 10 recover some money
that had been dropped IN a rain spout
at his home, 40 Walnut street. short
ly before A o'clock this morning.
feet from a ladder. sustaining severe
bruises and laceraiiOns. he was taken
20 the Homeopathic Hospital in the
police ambulance.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
FIRE HALTs CINDER CAR.

An empiY cInder car Of The VIII
mingion and Philadelphia Traction
Company tied up traffic for a short
time on Market street between
Fourth and Fifth streets. at noon. due
TO a short circuit setting fire TO the
car. The car was finally moved by
attaching Il 10 one OF the Boulevard
cars and pushing 10 up Market street.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
SEVEN BID ron v. w. c. A. SOB.

Bids for The erection OF the I. W
G.. A. building were opened This morn
ing in the office Of Edward Candy May,
the architect. after consideration by
contractors. Mr.. May refused TO make
the bids public and deferred any an
nounccment until early next week.
seven contractors from various cities
made lhnlr bids.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
HYDROGEN Will DRIvE amos

hOME, Nay S.-Dr Pastlccl. a noted
chemist, has discovered a method Of
cheaply producing liquid hydrogen.
70 may be used in driving automo-
biles. one gallon being sufficient for
30 miles. 10 also may be utilized in
railway locomotives and in the en-
gines OF ocean steamers. he declared.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
NEW TRAFFIC SIGNS IN Use.

Sergeant John r. DeNenlsn. OF ue
police department assisted members
piacing The overhead trafllc signs,
nroNided by the club. at various street
intersections. The signs are attached
TO the buildings along the streets IN
center OF the city. about s feet from
the ground.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
FLURRIES OF SNOW
IN SUSSEX COUNTY
snecIal ln The ENenlng Innrnal-

Special 20 The Evening Journal.
SEAFORD. May S-Washington
Camp, No. 4. p. o. s. OF A., initiated
twenty-five new members. A silk
American nag, Z by 6 feet, won by
this Camp for making the largest gain
In new membership in 1912 was pre-
senied 10 the Camp.
Slight nurries OF snow fell here
yesterday morning, an usual occur
ence in This section OF the country at
this time Of the year
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
cIIA nANk cIEAnINGs

Clcarings of The local banks Tor the
week ending today as announced by
the Farmers Bank the clearing house
amounted 10 $500. i3Osi. as compared
with $3.50 Sii96 for the correspond
Ing M..L OF l..l Nnlr.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08

owing 10 the public demand the
Red Arrow Bus Line will operate an
additional bus daily from gourth
and Market 10 the General Chemical
plant at Claymoni leaving 6 a. m,
standard time. This bus will also
make regular trips between Bellefonte
and p. b. & W. Depot daily.-Adv,
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
RODY TAKEN To PHuA

The body or William J. Dewey. who
lied suddenly Thursday night at The
p. B. Martin plant on Orange street
between Second and Third streets and
MAS taken to the mOrgue. was claimed
BY his family and taken 10 philadel-
bhia this morning.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
NOTICES
NTIDDLE WEST urILITiEs COW.
Nl pANN.

MIDDLE WEST UTILITIES COM.
Notice of Special Meeting Of Stock
holders.
The stockholders Of Middle West
Utilities Company, are hereby notified
that pursuant 10 q call made by the Board
Of Directors. special meeting Of the
stockholders of said company will be-
held at the oficc Of che company. 40. :
West Tcr.h street in the city OF VIII
minrton. in tho State Of Delaware on the
18th day Of June. 1920. at li.j0 O'Clock
A. NJ The purpose OF the meeting r.
90 consider the question of the adoption
Of n certain agreement (which has been
approved by the dircctorsl for the mer
ger aud consolidation Of Middle West 81
curltics Company with and into MIDI
West Utilities Company.
For the purpose OF said meeting, the
company's stock transfer books win be
closed at I o'clock =. NJ, ON saturday
May -. 1890. and will be reopencd at io
o'clock A. NJ. on Thursday. June ~. 1890
Dated April 30. 1920
EDWARD J. DOYLE.
Secretary Middle West Utilities Company
mays. 49, 22-1n.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
NEM Nnnk cnIrnN.

NEW YORK. May United Press. )
The cotton market opened steady
today. July sold al 3S03. unchanged
October $3.50, or D; December 3i9S.
unchanged: January 3ii5, on D,
March 1886. of >.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
LAUREL FARMFR dis

Special 20 The Evening journal.
LAUREL, Del. May S.-James Oar
man. aged G.. well-known Democrat
and farmer died at his home near
Laurel this morning, following an at
tack OF apopleXy.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
cnp Is pnnIIn TAInEn-

a baby boy arrived In the home Of
pairolman and Mrs. Ellis p johnson
COS Orange street. yesterday Mother
and baby are doing we'll
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
coyFRNOR IN Loyalty LEGION.

Special 10 The EVonlng JournaI.
DOVER. Del. May S.-GONernor
Townsend has been notified or his
appointment as a lifc-member of the
National Loyalty League. with head
quarters at Springfield. Mo.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
cucAcO GRAINS

CHICAGO. May lUnlied Press =
Opening grain:
Corn. May i9209it; July i72dsiA
Sept. i62a6iA
0als. May iOoH; July 92bah
sent. UM76A.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
TRApsnOOTERs pINE TONIGHT.

The dupont TrapshOOting Club. viii
enjoy a dinner this evening in the du-
Barry room Of the Hotel dupont. Gov
crs viii be laid for $50 persons.
Evening journal., 1920-05-08
KNOX MESSES
G.O.P.CAMPAIGN
fColfinuea from First pare !

Continued from First Page.)
candidate In the event OF a deadlock
at Chicago.
The possibility has arisen that two
men who may not get a handful Of
votes on the first ballot will stand
as good chance for the nomination as
any Of the present 'big four" OF John
SON Gen. Wood, Gov. Lowden and
senator Harding. These two are Knox
and Herbert Hoover.