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Evening journal., 1920-11-19
LEAGUE HEARS
WILSON, PRAISE
Still Of Opinion That Coven-
ant Viii Accompany
World Good
TROOPS ARE READY
TO POLICE WILMA

GENEVA. Nov. 40 United Prcssl.-
President Wilson's greetings 20 the
league OF nations assembly were read
at the opening OF today's session.
The Presidents assurance Of his be-
lief the league will accomplish great
good for the world was greeled with
applause.
Debate continued today on various
reports 10 the assembly. &. n. Barnes,
Great Britain. declared DIR. Nanseh
had shown the league was FAR from
dead when be reported on the repa-
trialiOn Of prisoners Of war. Barnes
made am appeal for Armenia, declar-
ine the council failed 10 save ihai
country only because OF lack oi
means The Assembly must under
lake something practical To- preserve
he country, he sad.
Preparations for the dispatch ol
troops TO Wilma 10 supervise the POI
ish-Lithuanlan plebeslite IN mat ciil
went on today British. french
Spanish and Belgian soldl rs were pu
al The disposal OF the league.
The assembly hopd 10 begin sooI
the real work OF considering add rnu'
. submitted by various nations. phh
will be done committe, and toaa,
there was agitation for elill fur'hrl
subdivision with each commiti'e con
] sisling OF A members. 10 was DE-
/ lieved thy would prove unWeluy.
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
URGE CITY PAID
FIRE SERVICE
Councilman Abrahams Has
Committee Gather Neces-
sary Data
BILL TO co TO
NEXT LEGISLATURE

The FIRST definite step toward tho
organization Of a pa nre deparlm mt
for Wilmington was taken by City
Council last night by the passage OF
a resolution. introduced by Council
man Abrahams. authorizing the FIRE
committee, OF which ne Is chairman,
TO gather data on the subject and
prepare a bill 10 be introduced at tho
next session OF me Legislature. Mr..
Abrahams, In introducing the resOlu-
iiOn. said the public had gained the
Impression mat the matter Of 4 paid
flre d parimcni had been dropped. and
that the INTRODUCTION OF the rs0luiion
al This time was m a mca-ur. 10 tor
rect that impr ssiOn. The r. solut on.
which was adopted by unanimous
vote, follows:
Resolved. that 'lnasmuch as there
Is constant controversy as tO a paid
fire deparlm no for Wilmp pgt0n, and
Whereas. the Delaware Legislature
meets in January. lh time for inNes-
iigaiing ihs matter Is short,
Therefore be 10 resolved. that the
fire committee OF ih Council S her'
by instructed 20 inycstlgai- The en-
TIRE matter and prepare a paid flr-
department bin. SAM 90 be present
ed 90 the Council for approval before
be ng presented 60 the Legislaiur. VI
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
BERLIN SAYS
TREATY WON'T
BERESPECTED
Denied Membership in
League of Nations, Ger
many Balks
PROTESTS MANDATES
FOR FORMER COLONIES

GENEVA. Nov. 40 UNITED Press. D.
Germany no longer considers herself
bound by the clauses OF ihe p ace
treaty under which she surrender
her colonies.
This position was talen In an ap-
peal Germany addressed 10 The league
OF nations today.
The appeal protested against ~
tablishing mandates for former Ger
man colonies.
n declared that the Allies had not
abided by the treaty which provided
that mandates for the former Ger
man colonies were 20 be distributed
by the hague.
Germany states that she signed the
peace treaty and the league covenant
with the expectation Of being ad-
matted and thus being permitted "a
participate in the distribution OF
mandates over her colonies.
Since she has not been admitted "a
membership and had no part In The
distribution OF mandates The appca
said she therefore consldcNd herself
no longer bound by the treaty clause.
affecting her colonies.
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
NODEMAND
FORLEATHER,
WORKERSIDLE
Many of $500 Plant En-
plOyes Await Demand for
Product
BUSINESS MEN
URGE USE OF KID

Having for It's object the boosting
OF Wilmington made feathers, the
general committee named at a recent
meeting OF local shoe merchants.
leather workers and manufacturers at
the Hotel dupont today began its
campaign towards pushing the sale
and use OF glazed kid The campaign
in behalf OF the local eaiher industry
viii, 10 Is hoped cause a resumption
OF mat industry. thereby providing
work for the GJ00 or more workers.
That the high rate OF foreign ex-
change and the apathy OF Americans
in buying at the present time is re-
sponsible for the slump In the busi-
ness was the opinion Of leading man
ufacturers here today.
one Manufacturer said that whihl
60 per cent. Of the glazed Kid manu-
factured here had been exported TO
Europe 10 was impossible to export
any leather today, as it would require
a carload OF money from some OF
those countries to- buy one case Of
leather.
Practically an Of the local plants
have ceased nufacluring although
Continued on Page Seventeen.)
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
Is MORE ACRES
FOR CITY PARK

For the purpose Of adding 10 The
present park grounds on the north
side Of the Brandywlne. The Board Of
Park Commissioners made a request Of
City Council. last night, for authority
20 acquire eighteen acres Of land
west OF The Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road, lying adjacent 10 the present
park lands The matter was referred
TO the committee of the whole.
Superintendent OF Parks Mack said
this morning that the tract comprises
about ihirty-three acres. aud runs
from the b. & q. Railroad 10 the AlO-
pocas Woods on The west and is
bounded on the north by Eighteenth
street. extended, and the Al1pocas
driveway.
No estimate OF the probable cost
Is given. The land desired is divided
among the following owners at pres
ent. Estate Of ]. Cloud Elliott.
acres: Jessup and Moore Paper Com
pany, rs acres: Joseph Bancroft. 2
acres; Woodlawn Company, n acres.
A portion OF the desired land, it Is
understood. Is 10 be donated 10 the
city for park purposes.
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
WEATHER MAN
AIDS REDCROSS
Outside Teams Report
Hearty Response to
Roll Call
SCHOOL CHILDREN
JOIN CHEERFULLY

Aided by excelsent fan wealth er,
members OF Red Cross booth teams.
stationed in the business section Of
the city, solicited membership for the
Fourth Roll Call today from hundreds
OF pedestrians and business people on
Market street. Encouraged by the
start made in the campaign. they
would not be denied and gained many
new members through their persist
encc.
The pOslOfllce team had a splendid
day yesterday Under the direction OF
Mrs j. \. Harman, the team worked
hard and at the close OF the business
day had taken 1876 memberships. This
was considered very good for a begin
ming 10 was The "s,ick-iOitiveness' -
OF .he team workers that enabled
them 10 win so many members.
Mrs. Gambrill Lairobe in charge OF
the team that Is 10 canvass the Penn
syvania railroad shops and offices, is
optimistic. Mrs. LairObe Is counting
on enrolling 800 members and Will
continued on page sevenleen)
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
COURT TELLS DADDS
FIND NEW HOME

Warren Dadds was allowed one
vtik by Deputy judge Finger. i'm
Municipal Court this morning. 10 find
other quarters and leave. with hs
family. the home Of Mrs. Annie Nil
Ter, whcr- he has rooms.
Dadds was before the court on a
charge Of breach OF the peace toward
Mrs. Miller. who alleges that he
usfd insult ng language toward her
and declar d that he had 10 kill
someone before he lefl The house ."
Mrs. Miller sa d That She was afraid
Of him because OF This threat and was
dcslrous that he leave her house
promptly.
The allegations Of Mrs. Miller were
denied by Dadds. who said that the
woman seems TO bear some malice
toward HIM and his family because
he stopped dealing at her store.
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
Party Sails out of
Net0 Orleans With
Prospects Of Calm
Trip TO IShmus.
Friendly Relations
With Obregon Seem
Assured
MAY RECOGNIZE
NEW GOVERNMENT

on BOARD THE STEAMSHIP PAR
lSMINA. Nov. i9.-(Unlied press,-
Travelling at full speed. prcsidcnt-elect
Warren C.. Harding was well into tho
Gulf today. on his ilve-day trip 10 tho
Panama Canal Zone. lie sailed out of
New Orleans under fair weather with
prospects OF a calm "trip TO the 18th
mus.
The United Fruit steamer parismina
was completely Oycrhaulcd for Scna-
tor Harding and its statcrOOms re-
painted and new fittings put in. Cut
flowers were scattered In prOfuslOn
through ihs Presldcni-elects suite. A
number or ON her passengers were
aboard n add lion 20 the Harding
party. which included, besides tho
presideni-clect and Mrs. Harding.
senator and Mrs Frellnghuyscn. New
Jersey, senator Hale, Maine. Dr. and
Mrs. G.. p. sawyer. Marion. o.. and
George B. Christian, jr., Hardlngs
secretary.
Friendly relations with Mexico dur.
ing th Harding administration were
pcrdlcted by those close 10 the Pres.
idenl-clccl during his STAY on Mex
can border. Harding. they % lioyc. Wi
extend a helping hand ~ the Obregol
administration IN the hope OF putin,
r 'he country on It's feet induslrall
and politically.
General Ohrccon. 10 can be said. vii
assume The presidency OF Mexico viii
the best wishes or the Incoming ad
mlnlstraiion in the United States ana
there viii be no aiempt at lnierfer.
encc from the northern sldo OF me
RIO Grandel ot1.r than such friendly
lConlInnrn on Page srvcnieenl
Evening journal., 1920-11-19

INNEW roll
Green Cop Mistakes For
wood for Suspicious
Character
UP GO HIS HANDS
BEFORE FLASHLIGHT

Charles Forwood. chairman Of the
finance committee Of City Council.
is frequently kept out late at night
attending committee meetings. and
other strenuous duties pertaining to
the life OF a councilman. Wednesday
night he was kept out later than usu-
al, and as he approached his home
at IWenty-hrst street and Boulevard
aroused the suspicion Of a new police
man on the beat. who had received
instructions 20 investigate an suspi-
cious characters he might find proyvl-
ing around in that neighborhood al
night, and who felt confident that
be was about 10 capture the lone
burglar that has al various times
terrorlzed the residents OF the Ninth
Ward.
Convinced that he.had a tough char
acter TO deal with the officer. takinL a
ilrm grip on his club. secreted him
self back Of a tree and awaited the
approach Of the suspicious looking
character As Mr.. FOrwoOd neared
the tree the officer flashed a irhi In
MS face and ordered hands up.
Mr.. F0rWood. taken by surprise.
Continued on Page Seventeen.)
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
TO DISCUSS
EDUCATION
County Conferences Are
Called in Interest of Child
Progress
TAXES AND COSTS
TO BE CONSIDERED

Three important county conferences
60 discuss the present organization
and future administration OF the pub
10 schools OF the state VIII be held
simultaneously on Tuesday. Novem-
Der ~. at Georgetown. Dover and In
this city.
Call FOR The conferences was issued
today hy Robert e.. Houston. az
GeorEcioWn, as chairman Of the Citl-
gems COMMITTEES rcrotly appointed
by the hold-Over Senator's OF Della
ware. Those who Will take mart in
each conference VIII boz members of
The Citizens Committee Who live
within The county. members OF The
boards of education and OF spec al
school districts within the bounds
of ihe county. and the local trustees
OF The county schOOl districts
According 70 the call issued various
suggestions have been made and fho
| citizens committee wishes 10 discuss
Them frankly with the citizens WHO
are now The elcted representatives. o
/ we people In charge Of fhe schools Z
/ me various districts of thc Siale. TN
topics iO b. discussed at the confer
cncc VIII b determined hy conference
themselves after they aiv callrd lo or
! d O, but The citizens cOmmiiifc Ma
suggested Mat me discussion shan IL
cludc various topics related TO On
present organlzalion and adminisfr.
lion O. our school system, cOnsolid.
lion oi schools and ne iransnOriaiio
or chiidren. and school costs an
school taxes"
The meetings wiz he held a, I
o'clock 10 the morning In mo Stat
House ai Dover. I'm the court room a
Georgetown and In the High Sch oo
Auditorium IN this city.
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
RHOADS Tells
OF Relief WORK
Wilmingtonian Speaks at
Meeting of Friends in
Phila.
SOCIETY TO FEED
100000 CHILDREN

J. Edgar Bhoads. Of his city. was
among speakers at meeting in
Philadelphia last night to cons.der
the relief work Of the Society OF
Friends in Europe. Hundreds OF
Friends assembled in the Arch Street
Meeting House. heard returned work
ers tell Of conditions in Germany,
Austria and Poland.
Mr.. Rhoads, who did relief work
In Germany. told OF the Quaker in
nucnce on the 10000 German helpers
in the 1000 feeding centers now IS
tablished. an seeming 20 have i'm
blbed the spirit OF low. which this
work is done. and the effect Is still
growing
Rufus NJ. Jones. Of Haverford. chair
man OF the American Friends service
committee. under the auspices ~
Continued on Page Seventeen.
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
REVISIONOF
TARIFF LAWS
GOPPROGRAM
Demand for AmendatOry
Action to Relieve Tax
alton Grows
REPEAL OF THEATRE
TAXES SEEMS CERTAIN

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10. United
Press. )-COmplete revision Of the rev
enue ana tariff laws. one OF the most
diincult problems ahead OF Congress
probably VIII not be accomplished.
until several months after President
elect Harding takes office. the major
fly Of the Congressman who have re-
turned TO Washington believe. The
quesction Republican Leaders must
settle when Congress cOnVenes De-
cember g Is whether business depres-
sion calls FOR amendments 10 relieve
some OF The war tax burdens or
whether nothing should be done until
a complete tax revision can be~made
A conference OF the Senate finance
and the House ways and means COM
mittces probably Will BE- held during
the FIRST few days Of the session to
decide
Snator Penrost. chairman OF the
Senate finance committee, has taken
the position that no amendments
should be made until the entire reVe-
nue. and tariff systems are revised.
The q mand for some amendatOry
Continued on Page Seventeen.)
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
ASK BOARD TO
HALT HANGING
Pardons Tribunal Asked to
Change Thomas Punish
ment to Life Term
PETITION BASED ON
DOCTORS OPINIONS

Application viii he made today n
. the Board OF pard0ns for cOmmuta-
ton 10 life Imprisonment Of The sem
tence OF hanging imposed upon Ernest
Thomas. Negro, FOR fel0nlOus assault
upon Mrs Emma Talley. a 5S-yoar-
old white woman Of near Blackbird.
Some Wilmingtonians who have in
tercslcd themselves In the case OF the
condemned man have retained Judge
Daniel q. Hastings 20 present the pc
2 tition 90 the Board or pardOns. and
he expects 90 flle The papers this af-
tcrn0On.
Thomas has twice been reprieved
by Governor Townsend. his action be-
ny based on a report submitted by
Prof II. H. Weisenburg. Of phiadel-
phia. and Dr. r. W. Tomlinson and
Dr. r. II. Davis. OF this city. who eX-
continued on page sevenieen)
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
GETS INTEREST
In DELAWAREAN'

Harrie T Price. a member OF the
Board OF Assessment OF this city. and
a former newspaper man, has OBJ
tainad an interest in The Delawarean
weekly newspaper, published at
Dover. The paper has been published
since the early Sos, and 10 will be re-
organized on December 4.
Mr.. Price will not take any active
part in the management Of the paper.
however. Just what changes will be
made have not been outlined.
10 is understood that the interests
represented by Mr.. Price are planniSS
TO take over another newspaper I'M
the lower part Of the state.
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
PLUMBERS FRIENDS
TO EAT TURKEY

Warl.n NJ s. Plummer Is making
arrangements for an elaborate
Thanksgiving Day at the New Castle
County Workh0use. Three hundred
and nifty pounds OF turkey have been
donated 10 the W0rkhouse by a man
who has been greatly interested In
Mr.. plummer's work. To supplement
this. a number OF WilminglOnians
have contributed $3.50. The Knights
Of Columbus have assured a band
for the occasion.
Afier the dinner athletic games and
a football game will be enjoyed. The
workhouse football team played Us
first game last night with an outside
team, both teams doing some remark
ably good playing.
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
BAlNDITS STEAL SIOO 900
MORE IN TRAIN HOLD-UP

OMAHA, Neb.. Nov. i9.-United
Press)-Lool obtained by bandits who
plundered a mail car on the Chicago.
Rock Island and Pacific passenger
train late yesterday between Des
Molnes and Omaha, amounted TO
slOV,ooo. according 10 unofficial es-
Inmates today.
The robbery. the second recently In
thls vicinity, has aroused Federal in-
Nestigaiors and they were running
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
HEART ATTACK
PROVES FATAL
E. D. Cahoon, Former Dover
Resident, Passes Away
At Battle Greek
ONE OF FOUNDERS OF
CHAIN DRUG STORES

Word was received in Wilmington
today by relatives OF th- d attn OF
Edward ID. CahOOn, a wealthy resident
Of SOuthOld, Long Island, and former
resident OF Dover. Del. lie was con-
necled with the Liggeit Company
which operates chain OF drug stores
throughout the land lie died In a
sanit0rium at Rattle Creek, Michigan
Mr.. Cahoon had been at the insii-
tuition for only a few weeks, under
going treatment for heart trouble.
While n. has been affected with this
trouble for more than a year, his
condition became suddenly more ser
ious. following the death OF his wife.
about two months ago. He was ac-
companied 10 the institution by his
brother. Dr. Joseph II Cahoon. of
lcontinued on page seventeen)
School children nce0 Clover Dairy
SAFE milk. Phone i5i0.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
CHILD HAD CIGAR
BAND in HER NOSE
Special 10 The Evening Journal

Special 20 The Evening Journal.
SEAFORD. Nov. ia cigar band
That had been lodged in The nose OF
Kathleen. three -ycar-0ld daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs Edward A. Nenahles.
came out yesterday when the child
sneezcd. The band had been In the
child's nose, 10 is thought. for several
months. and had caused her much
pain.
10 was thought the child was suffer-
ing with catarrh and her mother kept
spraying the nostrils at intervals. but
each time the nOstrils were sprayed
the pain seemed more intense. and the
matter had reached such a point that
steps were being taken TO take the
chiid 10 a hosp tai for treatment.
When The cigar band came out the
pain ceased. 10 Is supposed Kathleen
cot hold OF one OF the bands from a
cigar belonging 10 her father and ac-
cid ntally pushed 10 up her nostrl.
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
TALK OF HOUSTON
FOR STATE BENCH
neclal In M Evlnlng Innrnnl

Special 10 The Evening Journal
GEORGETOWN. Del. Nov. 10
Colonel Robert c. Houston. editor Of
The Sussex Republican, this city. AMI
a widely known lower Delaware
lawyer, is said 10 have the indorse-
ment Of many Leading Republicans in
this section for appointment as resi-
dent judge OF SalsseX county. or
iudgc-at at-largc. Goyernor-el Viii
liam ID. Denney, % Dover. will have
the appointment OF most OF the Stale
judges next year.
The name OF Former Secretary
Charles :. Richards. this town. has
been prominently mentioned in con
nection With the Ofllce OF Secretary
Of State under GoNernor-elect Denney,
and also has bcen spoken OF for
deputy att0rney-e5eneral for SUSSEX
county.
Evening journal., 1920-11-19

down every clew in an effort to trap
The robbers.
Three men wcrs held today in con-
ncclion with The robbery Saturday
nieht on a Burlington train OF ten
registered mail pouches at Council
Bluffs. Iowa. All ihre. ii was said.
have cOnfessod and implicated ule
fourth man. The value OF The plum
der obtained Is estimated az more
than S3.O00.OOO. si.OoOO0O OF which has
been recovered
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
wANT $50 TO MARK sTREETs.

For the purpose OF remarking lines
at street crossings. The Delaware safe
Isl Council, last night requested an
appropriation OF $3.50 from City Goun-
ell. The request was referred 10 the
Council sitting as a committee OF ;he
whole
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
SNIP WORKER INJURED.

William passwaier aged % years,
209 East Third street. fell through a
hole on the deck OF a vessel at the
Harlan plant this morn ng, fracturlng
three ribs lie was removed TO the
Delaware Hospital In The police am
bulance
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
SUPPER AT Nh. sALEM.

NJ b. Church Viii hold iis ' annual %
supper in the church tomorrow even
ling The first table will be ready at
. o'clock.
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
sun AND TIDE
LOST AND FODND.

I osT-PAIR OF FUR GAUNTLET.
IL Reward II returned to this Office.
novi9-2t
CONTINUED on Page Thirty.)
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
5. d. TOWNSEND RECEIVERS.

5. D. IOWnsond banker. OF Lalri
and Company. who had been ind $
posed for several months. visited me
banking house this morning for the
first time since he became IN. lie
was warmly greeted by many friends
who congratulated him on his re-
covery. Mr.. Townsend hopes to re-
sumo business affairs at the banking
house in the near future.
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
PROCLAMATION
STATE or DELAWARE
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT


STATE or DELAWARE
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Thanksgiving American Institution I represents spirit
OF the homeand
cluster The thoughts
giving gloWs with the ideals OF the naonatiss
cees all schools OF thought political social acknowledge with
appreciation the idea that inspired
Stressed with that challenged
Nation conceived founded
ideals. continuous
against evil thoughts and malicious Law and order
and rights Of liberty under them
the blessed
periy. efforts daily yielded ample
opportunities assist fellow have challenged better
these custom, richly
proclamation President John Townsend
the State OF Delaware. do designate
THURSDAY
NOVEMBER TWENTY-FIFTu
THANKSGIVING
and call upon people lay complexities
the OF
celebration
THANKSGIVING blessings OF
may ourselves
thought time. OF
of unselnshy
worthy citizenship expects For by public service
personal Thanksgiving
TESTIMONY WHEREOF. T. John
OF the State OF Delaware
set hand and
20 BE- affixed Dover Eighteenth
day Of November, In the year
Lord thousand hundred and
twenty, and In the OF the ndepen-
dence Of the United the
hundred and forty-nrh
BY Governor:
JOHN c. TOWNSEND. Jr
EVERETT JOHNSON
Secretary OF STATE
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
TODAY's TEMpERATURE

AZ The Even ng journal ONCE.
500 A. M.....3i 1900 p. Ms
1000 A. M...31 100 p. M...49
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
LET US GIVE THANKS

Goyonor townsend today issued Inc Following Thansssivns
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
VINO KNOWS GEORGE c. KNOwLEsq

City Clerk Simmons has received a
request for the present address of
George C. Knowles, Yale %, a son 0f
James Gray Knowles, OF this city. who
was formerly located at 229 Regent
street, London, 5. w. England, the
10 locate him at that address.
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
MRS. FITCH An ASDIfRY

Philadelphia, viii be at Asbury N. &.
Church all day Sunday.
Evening journal., 1920-11-19

Spcnc money wisely. Buy Clover
Dairy SAFE MILK. Phone i5i0-Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-11-19
THE WEATHER

Far and warmer tonight and SAT
urday; moderate south and south
West Winds.
Evening journal., 1920-11-19

s25 worth OF Records free. Afford
Piano Co.. 2iO W. 9th St-Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-11-19

school children nce0 Clover Dairy
SAFE milk. Phone i5i0.-Adv.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-03-17

Sixteen inches O, snow fell at the
Truckee summit during the past
week.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-03-17

Mr.. and Mrs. j. f. Colder returned
yesterday from San Francisco.