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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-06-24
SIGHT Or GIRL IN
DATH|NG MARRIAGE BAR
English Town All Worked Up
Over Question. Scotchman.
Who Women Call Mean
Thing, ovcrruled

london. june "a 'Mfn men marry
wonen thcy hayr seem lN bathing N
That 81 the question whlen DISTURB
"a thr peasv ~ tho Tonbridge Town
cunnen Yesterday durlne lisgnasln.,
~ whether or not to aliew mixed
bathing IN the town xwammlN pania
Tho smlxcra finally ven Nv me
vote. desnitr the passionate progestH
" Councillor Donald clark
More husbands have been lost oa
tho beach a, nrlehton than haye Aecn
rAined rnywhere elise. declared
clark appealing . fsr NEGATIVE ~
an ardent lmnerhalisi and patriot"
hundreds Doomed 20 cetibacy,
AN Illusion r. Nene he ccn.
'inaed when men SOC the gltia they
Nave dgueed with iAe usght before ~
scantv bathing drreaes. with their
hair done M under those horflt sub.
her raps which make them hook IKE
startled rabbits Huudorts ~ pcx.
stblc brides have been doomNd "a
lives ~ useless cclibacy through the
infamous institution known as mixed
bathing
'rhe siKht of wamaa ~ hsd
faggled Nathln's costume, with hAtF
hunched beneath hldeoua can ani
slrargllne over nor owes Ike A vet
Skve terrior wop,a arlve fram INV
mind the theaeai " marriage A.
a matter ot patriotism eysry aneour
aRemont shnnld he given 20 the fear
INK ~ an imprFialist'c race tnrtarh
he Increase " marriage am ~
nsed ~ these new wamea who are
% different from the Oh Scottish
idea " what womon ehonli be w
my yeuna days irdics wers 40 dc
corouw thas thnv would uot be srop
" any puhhc nlaoe so scamiilv clad
ay women err ~ the streets 70 day :
Now the womnn's vote is partic
tlarls strong IN Toubrldge. 20 conn
0lllor CLARK after hts crltlcM ~
marks had Jailed 10 sway tho mucs
'nH announced be- wpuld noi tccN ~
election
Rally 20 Attack
liut An has not hcard the last ~
his words~ Already women no, only
~ Tonbridge hot elnew'hote ~ Enc
aud ~ we'll have rallied Ia tho ~
'ncs Hundreds who nre fond "
wimmiue deciara shev have nNihinp
20 b. ashamed 81 either iu hathinr
snit or street dress Ard one 81 ~,
nnnAr morning picture phperF
ariuts pictorial evidence - tathinf
girlg IN fetching one pieca sni'a tc
how thai mixed hnthine should send
mon 20 tho altar by hundreds
The feminine verdict to-day ia that
Councillor clark Is "mean old
ihtur
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CONCERNING WOMEN

No Italian SRI viii consent to sarry
In May.
Evening journal., 1920-03-23
WILSON WON'T
ACCEPT PEACE
ACCORDING TO
KNOX PLAN
VIII Veto Any Measure That
Ends War Without Ratifi-
cation of German Treaty
CAPITAL AGAIN HEARS
OF THIRD TERM TALK

WASHINGTON, March %. UNITED
Press. President Wilson Will Veto the
Knox resolution declaring a state OF
peace with Germany. or any other
measure Congress may pass in an effort
TO bring about peace without ratlfca-
tion Of the Versailles treaty. It was
learned today.
steps toward framing a resolution
that will be acceptable TO both houses
Will be considered today at a meeting
Of Senator Lodge, Republican leader in
the Senate and Representative Porter
chairman Of the House Foreign Affairs
Committee
The President is standing pat" for
the Versailles treaty or nothing. His
only concession will be, as previously
announced. the negotiation OF 'mOdus
vivendi" agreements with the Allies
and Germany 10 preserve American
rights under the Versailles pact until
the voters express their wishes with re-
gard 10 II In the Presidential election.
No move is expected 10 come from the
White House until Congress has acted
on the Knox resolution. The President,
II is believed, desires first to veto this
measure and then 10 announce that the
treaty fight is in the campaign Wheih-
er this will be followed by an announce
ment Of his own candidacy for a third
term is stiI problematlcal, depending
largely upon the advice Of his ply
slcian, DR.. Grayson. The President has
not made up his mind yet
There may be some delay in the re-
sumption Of the flght over peace. be-
cause Congress Is prone 20 wait until
Wilson shows his hand bef 're acting
on the Knox resolution. 50 there Is
-watchfll waiting" at bo.h ends OF
Pennsylvania Avenue.
Meanwhile. however, the President
is steadily taking more and more Of
a hand In the preparations for The
Democratic national campaign. num-
Der OF Democrat managers hsve slipped
into town. and as quietly slipped on
again during the last few days and il
is believed. some OF them wers callers
at the executive mansion, among asem
w G. McAdoo. II Is understood that
oil OF them are not favorable Co VIII
son running for a third term aad that
McAdoo especially believes u would
Continued on Page Eleven.
Evening journal., 1920-03-23
DETECTIVES MAY
BE after Price
Rumor Says Escaped Muir
derer is Not Far From
City
AUTHORITIES
ARE SILENT

Despite the fact that practically all
local police oflclals ridiculc the idea
that Lemuel Price, escaped murderer
Of Patrolman Thomas w. Zebley. thai
he is anywhere near here, Il was said
this morning that information had been
,received as 10 Prices hiding place and
that attempts would be made to cap
ture him either sometime today or to-
night.
Sergeant Benson. OF the Detective
Bureau. declared positively, that he
knows nothing OF the whereabouts Of
Price. although The hurried exit Of Be
tectives Riley and Kempski from detec-
tive headquarters this morning. gave
rise 10 the report that Price was about
TO be recRptured The officers, appar-
emily in much haste. went 10 the police
garage and securing a touring car. left
this city at a speed indicating need for
hurry. They were accompanied by a
stranger who was closeted with police
officials this morning.
A former New Jersey oflclal in the
Continued on Page Seven
Evening journal., 1920-03-23
ALL CREEDS AID
jewish Relief
P. S. dupont Gives $4,000 to
Committee, Increasing
Fund to $85 ,422
BOY GIVES MITE
TO RELIEVE FAMINE

Delaware, apparently has gone in
for Jewish relief work this week, TO
Judge from the way the total amount
pledged 10 the cause OF the starving
millions OF women and children in
Eastern Europe Is jumping forward
daily. Today the amount reported is
ss5. 1926, this including a $4,000 con-
tributIon from Pierre s. dupont. which.
when announced last night al the work
ers' luncheon In the Hotel dupont,
aroused such enthusiasm among the
workers that each team captain per-
sonally pledged himself to help make
this campaign a record breaker.
81 want to congratulate you" said
Nathan Miller, campaign chairman, In
opening the meeting following the
luncheon, for the enthusiasm and de-
termination 10 put this campaign over
which you so splendidly manifested
both at the opening dinner last Satur-
day night and at the mass meeting last
night. It was a greater stimulus for
us TO go ahead and do greater work
than we had even hoped TO be able
to do"
The Importance OF the members Of
the team attending the nightly lunch
Continued on Page Slxteen)
Evening journal., 1920-03-23
CITY DESIRES
MORE Ways TO
GET REVENUE
Also VIII Ask Legislature to
Give Wilmington Larger
Return of Taxes
PURPOSE is TO EASE
UP ON REAL ESTATE

The frst step towards putting into ef-
feet the plan announced in these COL
umns recently for The Mayor and City
Council go TO over In body and ap-
ply to the Legislature for extension
Of the taxing powers OF Wilmington,
was taken at a special meeting OF City
Council last night.
Council met as a committee OF the
whole in one OF the committee rooms
at the Public Building. George T. Ly-
on, president OF the body presided, and
virtually the entire membership at
tended.
City Solicitor John w. Huxley. Jr..
was the principal spokesman OF the
evening, and reviewed at length the
plans which have been made by the
finance committee Of Council Of whicn
Charles ForwoOd is chairman, and by
himself to increase the city's income.
His views were heartily concurred in
by the members OF Council last night,
and Mr.. Huxley will now proceed to
draft bills for presentation TO the spe-
cial session at. Dover.
The principal aim Of the Mayor and
Council is to find other sources Of taxa
ton for the city which will relieve the
heavy strain now imposed upon real es-
tate. AT present Wilmington has only
eight sources. aside from real estate,
from which TO deEive revenue for cur
rent expenses. These are: Licenses TO
auctloneers, carnivals, circuses,, freak
shows, motion picture houses, theatres
with spoken drama) master plumbers.
and Wild West shows.
In comparison with Wilmington, the
Continued on Page Sixteen.
Evening journal., 1920-03-23
CHAIRMAN HAYS
MAY VISIT DOVER
stan Correspondent.

Stan Correspondent.
DOVER, Del. March 23-Republican
members OF the Legislature went into
conference shortly before noon today to
discuss their legislative program for
the special session.
Senator L. Helsler Ball and Congress-
man Caleb r. Layton addressed the Re
publican Senators and Representatives
behind closed doors, and urged them 10
vote for ratification OF the suffrage
amendment.
Following the conference. several
Republicans said they did not think
sentiment had been changed.
The Republican members went into
conference with Senator Ball and Con
gresham Layton in the Supreme
Court room. II was an effort on the
part OF Republican leaders 10 get their
members 10 vote for ratification OF tn
suffrage amendment Senator Ball and
Congressman Layton left the confer
ence shortly before 1 O'Clock. but the
members remained in the room for a
few minutes longer.
SNhetoA| DaAA HNAl nc anu Ut Layton
urged the members 10 vote for ratin-
cation on the ground OF party expa6i-
ency. as II means a great deal in the
coming campaign. They pointed out
to the members that because o. ihe
having control OF boih
branches OF the Legislature. it would
reflect on the Republican party In the
event Of the amendment resolution be-
ing defeated. SenalOr Ball stated on
leaving Inc meeting that tho result de-
pends entirely on The regard the men.
bers have for the party's welfare In
the nation as 10 whether or not they
bring about ratification.
Neither DR.. Ball nor Congressman
Layton seemed 30 be specially hopeful
the conference. Dr. Ball ar
rived in Dover last night and during
the evening had a talk with Governor
Not many members re-
mained in Dover and they could not be
seen until this morning.
AT i05 O'Clock this afternoon the Re
pub lean members left the conf renee.
II was stated by them that IL was no,
a binding caucus and no effort was
made TO take a vote as TO how the
CONTINUED on Page Seyen.)
Evening journal., 1920-03-23
HIGH LIGHTS Nv MESSAGE
OF GOVERNOR TOWNSEND

'For my part" said Governor Townsend in his
read before the Legislature today 81 giving my best thought
and energy day and generation The force of all the
truth given the truth given to the problems
of the day.
Understood and misunderstood intend by the OF
Him who rules eventually IN the Courts of to
tnue"
Points made by the Governor IN the of his
sage includes
Suggests that provision Be made properly for the
needs of Washington Street Bridge project
Equal suffrage question not of political expedency
but an Interpretation of social justice
The ballot only right but a responsible
iy which the serious and thoughtful shik.
Women who do not vote should preclude those
who do desire to play active part the affairs Of citizen
ship.
Legislators prompted by their oath represent the
State well the constituency of single precinct
Those in national authcrty look Delaware, with its
school code, the coming leader in education.
aside from the shame OF neglect and consideration
offer teachers at least a living wage.
Something be done 70 relieve the the farm
for the benefit OF the school districts.
Without embarrassing other of the States obligations
sufficient be aside from the general fund give
the relief needed and necessary
By dong every school district and community viii
benefit and have share of the States finances.
The State Board of Education should receive the highest
commentator for its work
Evening journal., 1920-03-23

Stan Correspondent
STATE HOUSE, DOVER. Del. March
% THE question is no, one OF pcl.ti-
al expediency. but an Interpretation OF
Ocial Justice. II Is the world-old ques-
ion OF right and wrong"
This strong appeal was made by
Governor Townsend for the ratification
OF the Suffrage amendment when he
personally delivered his message 10 the
special session OF the Legislature This
morning. The Senate and House mem
bers met IN Joint session. at II o'clock
10 hear the Governors suggestions for
their guidance in special session.
In concluding that portion OF his
message relating TO suffrage. Governor
Townsend said:
ITO you men I present this RESPONSE
bility. Your oath OF ofiice prompts you
to represent the State, as well as the
constituency OF a single precinct OF
division. Your supreme duty Is "a
think and act for the good OF your
Stale and nation and The influence OF
woman Is for good The eyes OF the
nation rest upon you. The reponsl-
bllity Is yours"
In his message Governor Townsend
l0ucutu on only AIItt SUBJECTS ultu-
toned in his call for the special ses-
sion-sunrage, appropriating state
funds 20 relieve heavy scheol taxes
and enlarglng OF the Washington street
bridge bond issue.
Governor Townsend did not suggest
any amount that should be appropriat-
ed for school purposes. on this line he
said something must be done to relieve
the tax on the farm. Fortunately the
finances OF the State Treasury are such
that this can be done without embar-
RAISING any other OF the State ohliga-
tions." ne said "A sufficient sum can
be set aside from the general fund TO
give the relief needed and necessary"
Senator Long and Representative Nc
Nabb composed the committee that es-
corted Governor Townsend to the joint
session in the House chamber. He read
his message and was loudly applauded
at the close. The two Houses then
Continued on Page Eleven.
Evening journal., 1920-03-23
IS DUE
FOR CHURCH RAP
MethodiSts in Conference
HereTomorrow May Con-
denim Wet Agitation
RECEPTION TONIGHT
FOR BISHOP MCDOWELL

Preliminary meetings OF the VIII
mingion Methodist Episcopal Confer
ence which opens here tomorrow. be-
gan this afternoon. with conference
between Bishop William ?. Mcdowell
and his cabinet. Bishop Mcdowell will
be the guest OF Or. John W. r. Sum-
walt, pastor OF Grace Church. where
the Conference VIII convene, during
this week. DR.. Sumwalt entertained IN
formally for the Bishop at luncheon
today.
This evening there Will be reception
10 the Bishop in Grace Church par
lors, and conference conducted oy
the Epworth League OF Grace Church.
Official sessions Will begin tomorrow
morning. preceded by Holy Commun-
ion. Business session viii be In the
with anniversaries snd evan
Continued ON Page Eleven.
Evening journal., 1920-03-23
Labor Unions Demand
Resignation of Entire
Cabinet - COmnlun-
lists Hold Sc UeraI
ToUns-4O More Per-
sons Killed in Fight
ing Betroeen Sparta
cans and Government
Troops at Hennings-
dorf
NO CREDITS IF
WORKERS STRIKE

LONoN. March % UNITED Press,
Forty persons have been killed and
e5 wounded in Agntlng between Sparta
cans and Ebert troops at Hennings-
dori, an Exchange Telegraph dispatch
from Berlin said today,
Reports OF new radical success con-
tlnued to come from Germany today
Gustav Noske, President Eberts
minister OF defense. has been forced TO
resign. a Berlin dispatch said. Noske
was reported 10 have rendered his res
ignaiion several days ago. Ebert ae-
cepted it only when the demand OF
radical workers, hacked by the left So
cial elements, no longer could be ig-
norcd.
other designations OF cabinet mem
bers may be expected the dispstch said.
Ebert has promised complete reorgani-
zaiion, with the labor unions partici-
patlpg.
The situation throughout Germany
Is still chaotic according TO semi official
advlces here. Encouraged by reports
OF the successful communist uprising
in the Westphalian industrial district
the extreme independent Socisllsis
were said TO have delivered a new ultl-
matum to the Eb 1T group after their
first demands had been granted.
The ultimatum demanded stillfurther
concessions to the radicals.
Semi-ofIlclal advices here indicated
that the radicals are determined to put
the screws 10 the government, squeez-
ing from il the utmost concessions
while they have an opportunity.
The advices, said to come from high
Allied officials in Germany who quoted
members OF the Ebert government, ad-
mitted that the government was alarm
ed at the rapid spread Of communism
Continued cn Page Sixteen.
Evening journal., 1920-03-23
DRY LAW Fight
Scene Shifted
KIair Amendments Will Be
Fought Out Before State
Legislature
DOCTORS MAY
CONTINUE PAT

The night 20 amend the Klair dry law
so as TO permit prescribing by ply
sicians OF liquor for medicinal pur-
poses under the regulations contained
in the Federal or Volstead act, was trans
ferred TO Dover today. Both w. Trux-
ton Boyce, Federal prohibition director
for Delaware. and Or. Edgar C. Pretty
man, State Superintendent OF the Anti
Salon League. went to the capital to-
day 10 confer with the dfp forces in
the legislature and obtain a line on
their sentiment with regard 10 the pro-
posed change.
Meanwhile the New Castle County
Medical Society Is planning 10 hold a
Contirsd on Page Seven
Evening journal., 1920-03-23
night AURORA
BEAUTY Sight
Sky Streaked by Hair Like
Tail; All City Admires
Display
ENTIRE HEAVENS
ILLUMINATED

Wilmington was treated 10 the most
glorious demonstration OF the Aurora
Boreslls, or Northern lights. last night
that has been seen in this city for
many years. Rarely does the phenome-
non display such brilllancy as II did
from seven O'Clock until Ions past the
midnight hour. and all Wilmington was
out "sky-gazlng" at one time or an
other during the evening.
Although II is we'll known that the
Aurora is caused by some electrical dis
turbance, nevertheless many superstl-
tlously inclined persons in this locality
regarded the streamers Of light with
considerable awe, and not a few fell
that the 'world was coming to an
end"
In down State towns, Negroes got
down on their knees and prayed, be-
lleving that some supernatural event
was about 10 take place.
Some accounted for the display by
the explanation that a distant FIRE was
being reflected upon peculiar cloud
formations. but most knew the name,
n not the cause OF the lights.
Commencing soon after 7 o'clock, the
streaks Of light attained climax about
II o'clock, with intervals Of compare
tive inactivity At times. tremulous.
Light played over the entire northern
Continued on Page Sixteen.
Evening journal., 1920-03-23
PAY FOR
SERVICE MEN
$40 Per Month Is Provided in
Bill introduced by Sen
ator Gormley
CREATES COMMISSION
TO CARRY OUT ACT
stan Correspondent.

Staff Correspondent.
STATE HOUSE. DOVER, March D.
Should a bill that Senator Gormley
introduced In the Senate today become
a law. every soldier, sailor and marine
including officers, every men,
Der OF the Army Nnrse Corps
and American Red Cross Of Del
navel forces OF the United States dur
ing the war with Germany end her
allies. will be paid by the State $40
month for each month OF service.
and s. a month extra for each month
in case there was anyone solely de-
pending on him while he WIS In the
service.
The bin creates a commission TO be
known as "The Commission for The
OF Soldiers" composed
OF the State Auditor, State Treasurer
and the Adiutant General. to carry out
Its provisions.
Those entitled 10 such compensation
would hsve TO fllo their claim Will
this commission, whose duty II would
Continued on Page Nineteen.)
Evening journal., 1920-03-23
CHAIRMAN HAY
Wires governor
Points Out That Republican
National Committee Urges
Suffrage Ratification
ACTION AT
SPECIAL SESSION
stan Correspondent.

Stan Correspondent.
DOVER. Del, March 23-Opponents OF
suffrage have been circulating repor.s
that the Republican National Commit
tee. although It endorsed suffrage, had.
never taken action recommending that
special sessions OF State Legislatures
be called to ratify the amendment.
Governor Townsend, 10 clarity this
matter. recently inquired OF VIII II.
Hays. Republican National Chairman.
as 10 Just what action the national com
mittee has taken.
Mr. Hays telegraphed Governor Town
send today that the committee not only
recommended special sessions OF state
Legislatures for this purpose but COM
mended those States where special ses-
stems had been held and the amend
nent ratified The telegram ioLlows'
Washington, d. c.
Governor Townsend.
"Siale House, Dover, Del:
"Replying 10 your Inquiry relative TO
action taken by the Republican Ma
,ional Committee In connection with
ratlfcatlon OF the suffrage Amendments
At the meeting OF the committee OF
January 10. 1919. IN Chicago. the follow
Ing resolution was unanimously adopt
cd: The Republican National Commit
tee In meeting assembled at Chicago
January 30. relterates It's belief In the
necessity OF the enfranchisement OF the
women OF American and therefore calls
upon the u. s. Senate for the immediate
passage OF the Federal Suffrage Amend
ment and further calls upon all Repub-
llcan Legislatures 10 stand ready to
ratlfy the amendment when presenteds
also st the regular quadrennlal meeting,
OF the committee on December 10, 1919.
Continued on Page sixteen.
Evening journal., 1920-03-23
.ANTIS' HOPES
CONTINUE HIGH
Believe Delaware Lawmakers
Will Not Be Moved BY
Suffragists
DON'T WANT HELP
FROM OUTSIDE NOW

Scores Of letters and ielosrams, from
workers IN States opposed to suffrage
have been coming to Mrs. Henry u.
Thompson. leader OF the opponents or
tho Anthony amendment In this state
But tho number today. prior TO the time
Mrs. Thompson left for Dover, was the
largest yet received.
Maine sent a request 10 be permitted
10 come here and help and so did Wost
Virginia and Maryland. and In ono In
stance a delegation OF legislators was
about 10 start for Dover, whom they re-
CONTINUED on Psxs Elevan.1
Evening journal., 1920-03-23
Help for Starving Tots

Contributions TO the fund fer
the relief OF starving children in
Central and Eastern Europe and
adjoining portions of Asia are
acknowledged by The Evening Jour
nal as follows:
Evening journal., 1920-03-23
WHO KNOWS ADDRESSES
OF THESE MISSING MEN {?

Mayor Taylor received a letter this
morning from Ernest Plelissier, Of Mon
treal, Quebec. requesting information
about his brother, Louis Plelissler,
whose last known address was No. GIG
West Ninth street. this city.
Clerk Of Council Homer G. Simmons
also received a letter from tho Aniorl-
can Technical Society, Of Chicago. re-
questlng information as to present ad-
dress Of Raymond s. Townsend
Evening journal., 1920-03-23
SUN AND TIDE.
LOST AND FOUND.

r osT~BRfNDIT AND WHITE 8III1.
~ dog. Call 4059-W. mar23-2t-
Continued on Page Eighteen-)
Evening journal., 1920-03-23

Columbia Grafanolas and Records. II.
Fslnberg. BOG King stroet--Adv-
Evening journal., 1920-03-23

LONDON. March % United Press)-
4 warrant has been issued in Berlin
for the arrest Of General Erich Luden-
dorf, an Exchange Telegraph dispatch
said today.
LudeudorR, the dispatch said. has
disappeared.
LudendOrT is accused of alleged i'm
piication in the Won Kapp insurTecuon.
Evening journal., 1920-03-23

Tho Safe. Sensible Drink. GLOVER
DAIRY QUALITY MILK-Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-03-23

Columbia Grsfanolss and Records n
Feinberg. SOC King streetS-Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-03-23
STATE EXECLJITVEL IN NllESSACETO
LECZSLA TURE TODA URGES BALLOT
FOR WOMEN AS MA TIER OF'JUSIYCE
COMBINE OF HOUSE MEMBERS TO
FORCE DEFEAT OF SJZFFRAGES
RLZMOR At LEGLSL ATTlRET TO-DAY

Twenty.four RepubH-
cans and Democrats
Are Reported in Lou
erBrdnch AgainstRdt-
ifcation. SenGtorBdH
and Congressman Lay
ton Urge Republicans
to Rahty McNabb
Flares Up
Evening journal., 1920-03-23

Certified MIX for Infants-oovsr
Miry Co-Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-03-23
ToDAY's TEMPERATURE.

At The Evening Journal Oflce.
500 A. M.....5i 1901 p. Md SO
1000 A. M.....56 100 p. M......6s
Evening journal., 1920-03-23
WEATHER

Fair, tonight and Wednes--
day; little change In tempers-
ture, moderate south and
southwest winds.