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Evening journal., 1920-12-10
THEIR DEATHS
ACCIDENTAL
Coroner's Jury Finds c. A.
Breslin Was Drowned
in Ditch
IN OIL
BLOW-UP FATALITY

Three verdicts OF accidental death
were returned by coroners Jury last
night in the cases OF Robert Hardy, OF
Norwood, Pa, who was killed in an
explosion OF the oil tanker, "Betty
liearn, at ClaymOnt, on December 4 (:
Bessie Louise Barber, age 3 years. Of
New Castle, whose death occurred In
the Delaware Hospital following burns
received at her home, and Charles A.
Breslin, real estate salesman whose
dead body was found In a ditch near
the Minquadale Home, December 8.
Ihe jury censured the officials Of
the Hearn Oil Company and the Texas
vi company, ip the death OF Hardy
iior not taking proper precautions in
tne loading OF the boat. IL was de-
clared the fire in the cook stove was
not extinguished. that the deceased
should have been on the dock attend
ing TO the loading OF the oil and that
other precautions should have been
taken 10 prevent trouble.
In the Breslin case the verdict was
accidental drowning on the State
Road, New Castle hundred. between
Rogers Corner and the Minquadale
Home. The jury could not decide
from the evidence, although a large
number was heard, how the man
came to FALL into the ditch. IL was
alleged TO have started 10 walk from
Mmquadale to Wilmington and had
failed TO notice the narrow place in
the road where Il crossed the
bridge, had fallen into the water and
was drowned.
The Barber girl was burned by her
clothes catching FIRE while her moth
or was absent for a few minutes
making a purchase at grocery
store.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
KIWANIANS OF TWO
CITIES HAVE JOY NIGHT

The Kiwanis Club, at its ladies'
night and dance in IN e ballroom OF the
hotel dupont last evening, was pre-
Bented by the Chester kiwanis Club
with handsome silver loving cup as
q trophy for the victory OF The local
clubs baseball team over the Chester
caub's nine In a series OF three games
hast summer.
The cup was presented by A. d.
Anderson. president OF the Chester
Club and received on behalf OF the
local club by Mayor William q. Tay-
Tor. Preceding the dance there was
y vaudeville program OF several num-
oers at which Mrs. William Quillar
and Mrs. Abram Ward sang ]. %
Bess0 did a number OF clever sleigh
OF hand tricks and Miss Lumena Mort
look did some fine exhibition dancing
The usual spirit of comradeship an,
nghtheartedness that makes the HI
wants affairs so enjoyable, was yer,
conspicuous last night among ih
paper-capped dancers.
The cup Is OF heavy silver lined viii
gold IL is without any engravlnl
with the exception OF the score. : d
/, and the date, September 20. 1926
+ And the name OF the Wilmington AM
Chester kiWanis clubs.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
MANUFACTURERS
PROTESTLICENSE
Morocco and Kindling Wood
Manufacturers Dissent
Before Council
WILL
BE CONSIDERED

Only two protests were received by
City Council last night asainst the
new license taxes which are to be
imposed on manufacturers Of the
city.
one protest was made by James b.
Stuart, a leather manufacturer, who
contended 10 was NOT fair 10 tax
him 500 when his capital stock was
only $4,000, and tax tln Amalgamated
Leather Company the same sum when
its capitalization was some S5,0OO,0O0.
President Lyon said Council had
found II impossible 10 impose Rradu-
ated license fees as such would be
construed as taxation and would be
unconstitutional.
William E. Nixon. Shallcross evenue
All Scott streets, appealed from the
license fee fixed for manufacturers
Of kindling wood. Question arose as
TO what constituted manufacture of
kindling." Mr.. NiVOl c0ntended he
merely was a distributor.
President Lyon and Councilman
F0rwo0d stated that both protests
would be given the fullest consdera-
ton before final action was taken on
the license measure.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
Makes You Feel Lazy and
Discouraged. You Get
Nothing Done
PURIFIES
Tune Up Your Blood With
1t. Notice the Difference
With Rich Red Blood
in Your Veins

The man or woman or the child
with a siokly-looking complexion, a
pale wan face has blood that is
filled with poison Instead OF rich
red blood coursing through their
veins, they are trying TO get along
with blood that is weak and thin. It
doesn't carry life-giving qualities
through the body. You see those
men and women every day. They
are so tired. Their shoulders droop.
They slouch. II is all they can do
to get around.
As soon as you begin TO feel that
way take Pepto-M -Mangan, the we'll
known blood tonic. Il will clear
away the poisons a1d make your
blood rich with red corpuscles.
Pepto-Mangan is prepared in both
liquid and tablet form. One has the
same medicinal value a the other.
Take either kind you prefer. But be
sure you get the genuine Pepto-Man-
gan-"Gude's." The full name, Guides
Pepto-Mangan." should be on the
Daokaea Advertisement
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
JANUARY 1923 TO
BE 'Y' THRIFT WEEK

The annual sectional conference OF
General Secretaries ofl. NJ. G. AS OF
this section. was held yesterday in
the Central Branch, Y. NJ. C.. A., phila-
delphia Plans for an Older Boys" "COn-
ference. TO be held in Philadelphia,
January a. 10 and i6, were completed.
All older boy members OF the several
Y. NJ G.. AS. OF the section are in
vlted TO attend this conference.
The "Y' thrift week, TO be OBJ
served during the week, beginning
January ~ and ending January %.
was the subject OF much discussion.
Each day was set apart for the OBJ
servance Of some particular form OF
thrift. Monday will be known as
Bank Day; Tuesday as Budget
Day." Wednesday as National Life
Insurance Day; Friday as Make a
Win Day; Saturday as PAY Bills
Promptly Day." and Sunday as share
With Others Day"
A. h. Lindley, general secretary OF
the local ~" attended the confer
ence.
Omcials OF the local "Y' are plan
ming open house" at the "Y" for
New Years eve and day.
The ReligiOus Work Committee will
meet in the "N" Office tonight. The
board OF directors viii meet on Mon
day evening.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
LAUNCH FULLER,
TANKER, TOMORROW

The Sun Shipbuilidng Company, Of
Chester, Pa, tomorrow, win launch
now being added 10 It's feet The ship
Will be called the Samuel l.. Fuller, OF
New York City. Mr.. Fuller is one OF
the directors Of the Sinclair Company
The ship will be christened by Mrs.
Fuller.
The Samuel l.. Fuller is a sister
ship. OF the Eugene ". n. Thayer,
launched at the Harlan yards Of the
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation a
few weeks ago.
The Albert y Watts, another tank
ship OF similar tonnage and cargo
capacity, will be launched on Satur-
day, December rs, at the Harlan yards
OF the Bethlehem Corporation.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
WORKING FOR
LOWER COAL PRICE

An appeal for cooperation in low
erlng prices OF anthracite coal was re-
ceiVed by City Council, last night.
from the city OF Broolland, Mass.
Wilmington authorities were asked to
request Delaware's representatives in
Congress to support a bill which
would place the coal industry under
control OF the Interstate Commerce
Commission.
The communication was referred TO
the committee OF the whole and prob
ably will be considered next We'd
nesday night. While there was no
comment by members Of Council. IL Is
thought the measure will receive
support when taken up in committee.
in view OF the serious coal shortage
In Wilmington.
The Massachusetts authorities de-
clared coal Is selling in Brookland
for from SiS to S25 ton.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
CROSS SERVICE AT
ST. PAUL'S TONIGHT

Accompanied by the Rev. Dr. Hahn,
OF the First NJ 10. Church, Camden.
n. j., a delegation Of members OF
that church attended the revival SER
vices In st. Pauls NJ. y. Church last
night The Rev. J. II. McCOmbe, who
is conducting revival at the local
church. conducted a similar revival
In the Camden church a year ago. Or.
MeC0mbe last night spoke on the text.
Twice Born Men and at the close
OF the service, two persons professed
conversion.
At noon today the party conducted
a meeting at the p. r. r. shops. The
Cheerful Boosters Band of boys and
girls. viii meet with Mr.. and Mrs
Clase and Mr.. Cooke. at 4 o'clock. In
ST paufs Church. Moving pictures
Will be part OF the program.
Another illuminated Cross" ser
vice win be held at 7.30 O'Clock. in
81. pauls Church. These services
have proved 10 be the most popular
OF the entire campaign. Dr. Me
Combe's subject will be 'Life's
Greatest Question"
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
OFFICIALS EAT DUCK.

LeNy court UOmmlssiOners and
other county officials were the guests
Of Raymond Robertson, field clerk In
the Office OF the county board OF as
sessment, at 'scovy duck dinner at
his home In Marion avenue. Bellefonte
yesterday afternoon. Fifteen persons
enjoyed the menu. 20
The guests were Charles NJ. Gruhb,
Edwin G. CLARK, Patrick McGrory,
John c. Aston and William r. smith
with whom Mr.. Robinson is associated
on the County Assessment Board /:
Boyd Mccoy, Harley J. Strahorn: (:
Isaac C. Elliott, Albert Stetser and
James c. Shaw, present Levy Court
Commissioners James Ball, Harry
BucksOn and Sherwin Collins. newly
elected Levy Courtmen, and James r.
Mclvor, Of the clerk OF the peace's
office. NslE
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
NEW STREET ON
LOBDELL TRACT

George G.. Lobden, president Of the
LObdell Car Wheel Company. and
members OF the Board OF Harbor Com
missioners, held a conference this
morning. at which the right OF way
Cor the extension of Christiana ave-
nue. from its eastern termination
through the Lobdell tract. was dis
cslssed. This extension will give both
the board and the company an addi-
1onal street frontage OF about one
half mile, and access TO the tract pur-
chased by the board from the Lobdell
Company. The right OF way for fh e
railroad tracks was also discussed at
length. When the land for the Chris
tana avenue extension is acquired. Il
VIII be in the name OF the city, and
NC State Highway Department win be
esked TO assume the same status con-
corning the construction and maintea-
once Of this section as governs the
Bections west OF IL
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
HARB0R ENGINEER
SPEAKS AT CAPITAL

John Melgs, OF Philadelphia, con
sulting engineer OF the Wilmington
harbor Commission, was a speaker at
the sessions OF the National Rivers
and llarbors Congress. yesterday. in
Washlngt0n. As president OF the
American Society Of Terminal Engi-
neers, he spoke OF the advantages that
would follow coordination OF rail
and marine transportation, and pre-
dicted the time would come when
freight would move virtually without
delay at transfer points.
A ID. Warner, Jr., president. and
William II. Budd. secretary OF the
Chamber OF Commerce, are attending
the congress.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
WANT TAX REEINrn

a RESOLUTION was adopted by CITY
Council last night inssructing the
Board OF Assessment. to strike from
It's books taxesf on the old CITY Hall
property, Market street, between
ruin and Sixth streets, for the years
iui-io-i9-2O. Councilman Forwood.
chairman OF the finance committee
explained that the building was held
by The Security Trust Company for
the Delaware Historical Society and
would be used for historical and edu-
cational purposes. He added that the
city solicitor had held that the taxes
should be refunded.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
ELLIS TO DRAW
SENTENCE TODAY

In a decision handed down by Judge
Boyce, In Court Of General Sessions
this morning, the motion of j. Frank
Ban, as counsel, for a new trial in
the case OF William C. Ellis. former
head Of the home for colored giris
at Hare's Corner, was denied. The
court held that evidence in the case
was sufficient to warrant conviction
by the jury.
Ine sentence OF Ellis was set for
this afternoons session OF court. He
was found guilty of a serious offense
on charges made by a former in
mate Of the home.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
NO LIGHT ON TRUCK;
TWO HURT In SMASH

Alexander Murphy, of Secretary,
Md, was arrested late yesterday by
Highway Policeman McNey, on a
charge OF violating the traffic laws
by not displaying a red light from the
rear OF his truck. AS a result OF the
failure OF such a light, it is alleged
that John Gregg, an automobile re-
the head and Frank Kelley, aged ~
years, OF Carrcroft, sustained a
broken arm.
Gregg, who was testing out a ma
chine along the Philadelphia pike,
crashed into the Murphy truck, which
had been stopped and which he did
not see. Murphy will be given a hear
ing before Magistrate Stradley next
Thursday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
HAPPY WORKERS
CHRISTMAS TREAT

The Christmas meeting OF the
Happy Workers Missionary Society,
Of West Presbyterian Church, will be
held in the Sunday School rooms OF
the church, at O'Clock tomorrow af-
ternOOn. The program will be in
charge OF Miss Martha Hill. Christ
girls. During the afternoon Santa
Clause. accompanied by two Brown
les, will visit the members OF the So
ciety. At the close OF the meeting re-
Ireshmcnts will be served
All members are asked to come and
take part in this holiday affair.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
ENTIRE FAMILY HURT
In AUTOMOBILE SMASH

Mr.. and Mrs. L. r. Van SAINT, Of
Galena, Md, were slightly bruised
and their daughters, Misses Anna and
Kathryn Van SAINT, We're cut about
the head and body, late yesterday ar
ternOon, when an automobile travel
ing south. crashed into their car. near
St. Georges. The car that ran down
the Van SAINTS did not stop.
Following the accident Van SAINT
shouted for help. Charles B. Palmer.
local insurance man, stopped his
machine and took the entire party 20
the residence Of Harry v. BucksOn,
Levy Court commissioner. at St
Georges.
DR.. w. W. Ellis, Of Delaware City
dressed the wounds OF the injured
Miss Anna Van SAINT is a senior at the
WOmens College. Newark.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
GEN. DUPONT OPPOSES
BEGGING BY COPS

General r. Coleman dupont, In a let
ter TO Mayor Hylan. OF New York,
outlines the general plan and scope OF
the proposed five million dollar police
hospital for New York, setting forth
that pc does not desire policemen TO
solicit funds.
Replying 10 the communication, the
mayor praises Gen. dupont for his ac-
tiNity and the purpose OF his energies
and also makes II plain that he win
not permit policemen 10 ask for funds
as they did for the various war nc
tivities.
The drive for the hospital began
today. having been deferred so as not
TO conflict with the Fifth Avenue Hos
piial, Red Cross and United Hospital
campaigns
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
ASK s.. .5OO ron RAUJNC

James T. Chandler, president OF the
Public Building Commission, appeared
before City Council last night, with a
request for an appropriation Of $3.50,
as the city's share Of the cost OF rails
ing the height Of the railings around
the rotunda and along the stairways
OF the Public Buildings. The re-
quest was referred to the finance
committee.
Mr.. Chandler explained the Levy
Court already had agreed TO pay its
$500 as its share OF the cost, which
will be approximately 5000.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
S25,OOO BOND ISSUE
FOR RODNEY SQUARE

An issu Of S25, 900 in bonds Is shortly
TO be made by the city 10 provide
funds for the Improvement OF Caesar
Rodney Square
AZ the meeting OF Council last nfght,
President Lyon announced that the
ordinance authorizing the loan,
passed December ., and signed by the
Mayor. was in effect. The bonds will
be issued In $1,000 denominations and
will bear i-2 per cent interest. They
Will be divided into five classes or
series OF 5000 each, TO expire from
1882 10 1887.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
TRADEMARK SUIT CONTINuEs.

Hearing offtestimony in the case Of
the Andrew Jergens Company against
the Woodbury., Inc, es. al, in which
an injunction is sought to protect the
right OF the trademark claimed ex-
clusively by the Jergens Company,
was resumed in the United States Dis
trict Court this morning. All OF the
evidence Of the plaintiff is now in, and
testimony in rebuttal will be opened
this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
BILL DONOVAN NEW
MANAGER OF PILLS

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 10. UNITED
Press Signing OF wild Bill" Dono-
van, former pitcher for the Detroit
Tigers and for the last two years con-
nected with the Jersey City Club, OF
tho International League, TO a con-
tract 10 pilot the Philadelphia Ma
tlonal League ball club for one year,
was announced today by President
William p. Baker.
Baker, In statement, expressed
confidence In Donovan, and predicted
the Phlllles would not finish next sea-
son In the rear OF the procession.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
ALIEN TOTS SEE SANTA.

Twenty-eight little aliens, pupils Of
the Anna Overdeer kindergarten, at
Fourth and West streets, accompanied
by their teacher, Miss Anna Edwards,
cf Altoona, Pa, spent this afternoon
viewing the Christmas display In
Market street.
This school OF Americanization work
Is under the supervision and support
OF the WOmen's Home Missionary So
cieties, Of the several Methodist
churches OF the city.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
JUDGE SAW SPEEDER:
LAYS FINE OF Sis

While Daniel Caney was zealously
endeayorlng to convince judge Hast
hes In Municipal Court this morn
ing, that he was driving at the rate OF
only i6 miles an hour when arrested
the judge handed him a surprise when
he informed him that he was a wit
ness TO his speeding.
Very much astonished when inter-
rupted by the court with this rather
disconcerting Information, Caney ceas-
ed his attempted defense and walked
from the room to the prisoners ele-
vator. amid the laughter OF the court
spectators. after a fine OF Si5 and costs
had been imposed on him on charge
OF speeding
Judge Hasiing said, he estimated
hat Caney w2s driving at a rate Of
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
REPUBLICAN WOMEN
TO HAVE CLUBHOUSE

Republican women Of this city are
soon 10 have their own clubhouse.
Il is TO be located at S23 Shipley
street. below the Post once. Exten-
sive alterations are now being made
10 the building and when completed
II will be an up-to-date womens
club.
The clubhouse viii also serve as
headquarters for the various Repub-
lican women's committees.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
THOMPSON
RECEIVERS HER CAR

The Dodge sedan automobile. owned
by Mrs; Henry b. Thompson, which
was stolen from Delaware avenue and
dupont street, on Wednesday even
ing, was found abandoned several
hours later. according TO the police
records, The machine had not been
damaged.
The sedan car owned by Leonard l..
Purks, which had been reported as
stolen, had been taken from the gar
age by the owner. The police found
the Purks garage open and Tho car
gone. Without investigating. they
reported the car stolen.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
DIR. ]. H. HOMES WILL
BE TOWN SPEAKER

Or. Jesse II. Holmes, professor n,
religion and philosophy. at Swarth-
more College, will speak AT the onen
forum in Westminster Church on
sunday evening, at O'clock.
Dr. Holmes Is the author OF eourses
on lessons In the Old and New Tests-
ment and on Church History for the
society OF Friends. for whom he is an
active workers. His subject will he
"A Program for the Christian Church .
The forum Is open to the General
public, and the discussion win NOT
be OF religious nature.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
NO INFLUENZA IN CITY

We have no cases OF influenza in
wilmington at this time" said Sec
retary Frantz Of the Board OF Health
this morning in discussing the preNa-
lence OF that disease in nearby cities.
but we are never safe at this season
OF the year from that disease. We
have had only one case OF influenza
reported in this city during the past
three months.
There is very little transmissfble
disease OF any kind in the city.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
pR. RAIGUEL LECTURES.

Current Topics Of the Orient" were
discussed by Dr. George Earle Raiguel
at the New-Century Club last even
ing Dr. Raiguel who is an acknowl-
edged authority on current events
related many interesting facts OF his
recent trip to China, Siberia, Korea
and Japan.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
OBJECT TO THIS LOITERER.

Hesldents I'M the nelglbO1TOod on
Nineteenth and West streets have
complained TO the police that a
strange man has been lettering in
that neighborhood for several nights.
SO far no attempts at robbery have
been reported, but people in that lo-
cality fear the man is simply famil-
iarizing himself with the neighbor-
hood and is contemplating robbery.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
HOLD NEGRO WHOSE
CAR KILLED DOWNS

Deputy Coroner Nichols shipped the
body Of Harry =. Downs. OF iOO9
Spruce street. Philadelphia, who was
fatally injured in an accident at Dob
blnsville, yesterday morning, to his
late home yesterday afternoon.
Downs died at the Delaware Hospital
shortly before noon. about one hour
after he had collided with an auto
mobile truck, operated by Harold
Fulmer, a negro.
Fulmer was held under 5000 bail
at a hearing before Mayor Eccles. Of
New Castle, yesterday afternoon,
pending the verdict OF the coroner s
Jury
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
HOSPITAL TRUSTEES TO MEET

The meeting Of the board Of trustees
OF Delaware Hospital. which was 10
have been held yesterday, was post
poned until next Thursday. At that
time changes will be made in the by
laws. One proposed change is that a
committee OF five business men
handle the business administration OF
the hOpital.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
WFDDED 69 YEARS TODAY.

Mr.. and Mrs. William j. Faulkner,
OF 43O South Queen street, are quietly
celebrating their forty-ninth wedding
anniversary at their home today Mr.
and Mrs. Faulkner were married in
Maryland and came 10 Wilmington
about forty years ago. For many
years Mr.. Faulkner was engaged in
the roofing business.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
ON MOTORCYCLE sOUAD.

patrolman Roger Elderkln, who
formerly was connected with the
motorcycle. squad OF the police de-
partment, has been assigned TO that
branch OF the department. He will
take the place OF Patrolman Bernard
Skepsh, who has been i'll several
weeks.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
sl3ei.75 FOR NEGLECTED FAMILIES

Uuilhg NONeuber, 9iU,oi2-S6 was cOl-
lected from court non-support orders
and St.36i.l5 was collected from spe-
cial orders, total or si2,f1i.6i, accord
ing 10 the report Of State Probation
officer Halleck 5. Ray 10 Judee Hast
mss in Municipal Court this morn
ing.
From orders against prisoners at the
workhouse. Sii250 was collected.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
9e7 FIRE HYDRANTs READY.

Inspection has been made Of 967 fire
hydrants in various parts Of the city
since December 4 and all have been
found in good condition. This report
was made 10 City Council last night
by Il. S. Van Trump. chief engineer OF
the Water Department.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
COUNCIL GELS nEsOLUTIONs.

City Council last night received a
copy OF the resolutions which were
adopted by the Central Labor Union,
Tuesday night urging immediate
work on a new bridge over the Bran
dywine, TO provide employment for
idle men. 1t was referred to the
committee OF the whole.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
JOSEPH A. JULIAN ILL

Joseph A. Julian, clerk in the Of
fee OF Register OF wills Isaac r
Brown. is confined to his home suffer
ing from an attack OF the grip.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
COLUMBIA CI.UBS COMING

Columbia University'p musical clubs
viii journey south this year when
they make their annual tour, accord
ing to an announcement made re-
Gently by the manager OF the clubs
The intinerary as announced includes
Wilmington on January IL
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
VACANCY ON MORKMousE nnARn.

No appointment has yet been made
10 III the vacancy on the Board of
Trustees OF the New Castle County
Workhouse to succeed DR.. Clifford j.
Scott, resigned. because OF press Of
other duties. The resignation takes
effect on December 81.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
SAFETY COUNCIL WANTS FUNDS.

Hequest Tor an appropriation OF Si25
for remarking lines on the city streets
was again made TO City Council last
night, by the Delawaer Safety Council.
The request was referred 10 the
finance committee.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
CONsTINO DIES IN HOSPITAL.

GaltOnO UOnstlnO, 81 years old, DO
Tatnall street. died in Delaware Hos
pital this morning. Mr.. Constino had
been admitted to the hospital the
first Of the week in a serious condi-
tiOn, suffering from natural causes.
Evening journal., 1920-12-10
HELD ON IARCENY CuARcr

ON a charge OF larceny OF $50 from
Alice Crawley, Negress, William Kirby.
Negro, was held under $500 hail FOR
court by Judge Hastings, in Municipal
Court this morning. He Is alleged 10
have taken the money from tie Ne
Gress' hozne On octnber 8