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The log cabin Democrat., 1920-08-06
(Bv United Press.)

Paris, Aug. 6s-Premier Lloyd George of Britain and Premier Merand of France will confer at Bouogne probably Sunday the attitude of the powers the present crisis it announced today by the French foreign office
 Official ntmaons given today that France has long favored aggressive attitude toward Russia which has been opposed by Britain Now that the Boshev have openly de fled British refusing their demand for armisice it is believed that Lloyd George will cooperate with using and possibly military forces force the accept fair arstic guarantee Poland of corridor provided by the treaty of Versailles
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-08-06
DEVLIN DRIVEN OUT
 BY HOUSE OF COMMONS
By United nress)

London, Aug. 6.-Nationalist Lead CT Devlin was forced from the house of commons today when he defied the chair during debate. He continued to hold the floor after the chair had or dered him to be seated.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-08-06
KANSAS CITY LIVESTOCK.
fBr United Preas)

Kansas City, Aug. 6.--Cattle: re. ceipts 1900 market strong, native steers $9.50 to $16.50, cows and heif. CTS $3.75 to S15.50. Hogs: receipts 1000, marekt higher, bulk sales $15.35 to $15.75, heavy $15 to $15.75.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-08-06
MESSENGER SLUGGED,
 S3000 PAYROLL GONE
fRv rnitea Prnsa

Kansas City, Aug. GA messen- ger employed by Wilson X Company meat packers, was slugged today and robbed of $3000, the amount of pay roll he carried
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-08-06
(Bv United Press.0

(By United Press
 Washington Aug 6Prsident Wilson spent than hour this morning in conference with Secretary of State Colby and Undesecetary Davis the situation created by Russian aggression Poland Secretary Colby and his aide called the white house at the request the president and thorough study understood have been made of the international situation and the possibility of American intervention
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-08-06
KANSAS CITY GRAIN.
 1pv IIpi+a1 pras.,

Kansas City, Aug. 6.-Wheat re- ceipts 245, market dull, No. ? hard $265, No. red SPAS. Corn mar ket higher, No. ? white $155,
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
new TICKET IS
NOW in field
Independent Party Names
Four Women for Legis-
lative Offices
w. M. CONNELLY ON
FOR STATE SENATE

AZ a meeting attended by about 90
persons, held al 1903 Lancaster ave
nue. The Independent Party launchd
IT'S ticket last night. Six women were
named on the ticket. one for heu-
tenant gOvernOr and five as n0mi-
nees for the General Assembly. VIII
liam NJ. Connolly who has been ac-
tive In the organization OF this party
was put on the ticket Tor senator
in the second Senatorial district. Any
vacancies on the ticket are 90 be
filled by the state committee.
Presidential electors We're named
favorable 90 the Farmer-lahor party
as follows. Norris r. Walsh, Nicholas
j. Lannan and lsadOr strauss. The
party endorsed Andrew J. Lynch for
Governor; James r. Corrigan FOR In
surance Commissioner and William
r. Lyman. for Aliorney-General. all
nominees on the Democratic ticket
Mrs Blanche Reed. OF This city, was
placed on the ticket FOR Lieutenant
Governor. and Howard r. Ennis, OF
Dover, for Representative In Con
gress. The remainder OF the ticket
named last night follows:
For State Senator In Second Sena-
lorial district, William NJ. Connolly
Representatives, First district Miss
Jane Riley: SecOnc district, Mrs.
Elizabeth Stirllih; Third district, Miss
Catherine Mooney; Fourth district
Mrs Catherine Brown; Fifth district
Mrs Bridget Brand.
William NJ. Connolly, state chair
nan, presided.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
WATCH STOPPED WHEN
OWNERS LIFE EBBED

C.. NJ Stelle, 205 Harrison street.
has received through the Graves
Registration Bureau. a wrist watch
and collar ornaments belonging 90
his brother, Corporal Allen K. Stelle,
Of the Seventh Engineers. who was
killed In action al Vie Vile, France,
In the st. MihIel drive on September
i6. 1918. Corporal Sielle was killed
when a she'll exploded In the midst
OF his squad.
on June "a Of this year his body
was disintered and permanently buried
at the American cemetery at Thia-
court. 10 was at This time that the
tokens were removed from the body
and forwarded here. Corporal Stelle
although an Eastern Shore boy was
well known In Wilmington, having
attended the Wilmington High School
prior TO his enlistment in December,
1917.
A coincidence In connection with
the history Of the watch was a letter
from a former member OF the squad,
received by c. NJ. Stelle, here inform
ing him that the shell had been sent
over" blwecn ii30 and ~ o'clock on
the night OF September IS. 1918. Upon
examination 10 was found that the
timepiece had stopped at two min
utes after the midnight hour. This
verifles the report Of the accident
which, it is claimed happened prior
90 the stopping OF the watch.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
BISHOP BURY
CITY VISITOR
Prelate of Church of Eng
land TO Preach in Trinity
and Emmanuel
RECEPTION MONDAY,
LUNCHEON TUESDAY

Right Rev. Herbert Bury. a bishop
OF the Church OF England in cnossv
Northern and Central Europe. will
OF the Anglican Congregations m
arrive in this city at 5.0i o'clock this
afternoon from New York City. lie
VIII be NE guest OF the Rev. Dr. Fred
erck NJ. kurgus. rector OF Trinity, at
whose invitation ne is TO visit vii
mingion. ruring his say I'm this city.
Bishop Bury s said TO be the only
British subject who was allowed 10
travel through o. Imany on an Eng
lish passport during the war.
Bishop Bury VIII preach in Trinity
Church tomorrow morning at II
o'clock and In Emmanuel Church,
Highlands, at 7.i5 o'clock.
he Will address an Informal meet
ing Of members Of the Church Club
Of Delaware and their friends Ia
Trinity parish house Monday even-
ing at which time he will be tender
ed a reception.
Bishop Bury will address the noon
day luncheon OF the Chamber OF
Commerce on Tuesday at the Hotel
dupont.
Bishop Bury viii be entertained at
dinner this evening at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank &. Tallman; at
dinner tomorrow at the home Of Or
Charles L. Reese and at supper at the
home OF former Governor Charles r.
Miller. and at dinner on Tuesday at
the home Of former senator willard
salisbury.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
5000 KIDDIES
in GRAND ROMP
School Children "Play for
Playground" at Wash
ington Heights
PIED PIPER" THERE
WITH MERRY PIPE

Bright skies and braclng air are OK
nected 20 call out from 5000 TO 10000
boys and girls at The playground
games and field sports on Washington
Heights this afternoon.
Fullest preparations FOR making
the afternoon enjoyable, not only 10
the youngsters. but 10 the lhrong OF
spectators expected, have been made
by the Wilmington Community Serv-
ice. under whose auspices the play
day affair Is being held. Thirty or
more play headers from various or
ganlzations throughout the city VIII
aid z. NeshOr and Miss Frances l..
Range, OF the Community Service. In
keeping things moving at "a fast pace
No less than six different baseball
games are planned 90 be- played stimuli
taneously. Members OF the dupont
Girls Baseball League have VOlun-
teered 90 umpire and direct these
games. The Friends School also has
sent three leaders for athletics.
Games This afternoon include eX.
change, dodge ball. three deep. swat
90 the right. cat and mouse line ball
great divide. sore spot tag, good
morning tag and baseball tn,
stunts include blind mans hin, ol
hello Mike, dog nght,' and skin the
snake.
Races will be held as follows: Re.
lay carry FLAGS, over and under
monkey relay race. rescue relay
stride pass hall. hop race and shot
race. A game Of false alarm ais,
will be held
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
SISTER HENRICA
PNEUMONIA VICTIM

Sister Henrlca. 40 years OF age,
commercial teacher in st. Patrlck's
Parochlal School, died IN st. Patrick's
Convent, iiii French street, this
morning from pneumonia. Slster
Henrlca, who was Miss Philomena
Malloy, had been a sister for twenty
two years and had been attached 10
the 81. Mary's Parish for eight years,
St. Pauls for eight years and with
St Patrick's church and school for
the past six years.
She is survived by her mother.
seven sisters and one brother, the
Rev. Edward Malloy, assistant at St.
pauls Church. Baltimore, who will
sing solemn High Mass at the funeral
TO be held In st. Patrlck's Church
next Tuesday mOrning. He will be
assisted by the Very Rev. Mon. JOS
eph Foley. Of Baltimore, as deacon,
and the Rev. Henry Verglnier, as
sub deacon. Bishop John J. Mon
aghan will be pretent. lnterment
will be made at the House Of St.
Frances, Glen Riddle Pa,
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
CHORUS MAKES
BAZAAR PLANS
World Fair to Be Con-
Quoted During Week of
November 8
NAME BOOTHS
AFTER NATIONS

Members OF the Harry Barnhart
Chorus held a business meeting I'M
the parlors OF the Friendsh'p Fire
Company last night when preliminary
plans were made FOR THE Worlds
FAR, bazaar which will be held
mere during the week OF November
y. The plare will be announced
later. Mrs. ]. Edward Wilson was
named general chairman and Frank
vernon, assistant general chairman.
Booths will Doe named after coun-
tr.es and viii be In charge OF the
chorus as follows:
unned Siaies-A. W. Johns. Jr..
Uncle sam Mrs. Aiken. Goddess
OF Liberty" and Miss r. Ethel WI
son, Columbia"
American lndians-Mrs. Herbert
Myers.
France-Mrs. John schon.
England-Nlrs. George Smith.
Belgium-Airs. Lena Roberts.
lloliand-Mrs Hukill
Japan-.Nlrs p. e.. StOops.
ireland Miss Jennie Toner
Scotland-Mrs. Susie r. TAYLOR.
Wales-Nliss Elizabeth owens.
Spain-Mrs. ]. G.. Whitehead.
l@ly-Mrs. Horace C0n0ver.
Mrs. Steinke viii have charge OF a
booth where American pastries will
be- sold.
On the Saturday afternoon OF the
bazaar children Will be admitted free
Another meeting Of the chorus will
be held tonight 40 the home OF Mrs
~. Edward Wilson, 1920 Tdnall street
when aides VIII be appointed.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
COPS HELP GET
KIDDIES FUND
Trolleymen Also Give Lib
orally to Provide
Playground
WORKERS VISIT
VARIOUS PLANTS

Two Of the most highly appreciated
gifts Of the entire campaign TO gain
S35,iOO for Fairgrounds for the 20.207
school children u the city have been
made by the trolley car employees and
policemen. The trolleymen. IL was
announced today. have contributed
500. while the police have made an
equally substantial donation, the
exact amount OF which Is not as yet
complete.
10 was felt at the headquarters OF
the Community Service that no men
In the city better understand or ap-
preciate the need OF providing places
for boys and girls 10 play than those
who operate the motor cars OF main
tain order IN the streets. MOt0rmen
daily see the danger 90 the children
playing In the paths Of the cars, while
the police are obliged. often against
their VIII, TO drive youngsters on the
thOrOughfares in order 10 save them
from injury.
Playground workers who have been
addressing meetings at the industrial
plants the past several days say the
interest in and response 10 their ap-
peals have been most gratifying Al
though the total amount thus fai
reported collected In cash or pledges
is above S27 900, the workers fulll
realize that the $500 yet TO De raised
in order 10 attain the desired quota
means that every effort will have u
be put forth. They also are mos
anxious that the fund be as repre-
sentative as possible and 10 achiev,
this result hundreds OF cOntribu.
tiOns. small and large, are necessary
Among the plants visited by play.
ground workers at noon today werl
The Harlan shipyards, Hilles q Jones
Pusey & Jones and the Edge Mooi
Iron Works.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
AS
CHECK FORGER
Lewis, Caught in Maryland,
Will Be Brought Back
for Trial
SAY HE USED
GROCER'S NAME

While l.. Harowltz. grocer OF
Ninth and Wilson streets. claims ne
endorsed but three checks in the sum
OF $40 for Edward Lewis. a former
resident state Detective Mccoy who
caused Lewis arrest at Easton. Md.
today, showed the grocer a bunch Of
checks bearing his signature. Haro-
witz could only humble. See what a
tanrle he got me I'm"
According 10 the authorities Lewis
passed checks agregating $500. made
out 10 Carroll Mulliken and payable
10 W. l.. Mulliken. All were en-
dorsed by Harowltz.
Detective Mccoy left this morning
10 bring Lewis back 10 this city 10
answer a charge OF passing WORTH
less checks. Iarowtz. who swore
out .hc warrant alleged tha. the
checks had been returned 10 him by
the National Bank OF Delaware.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
eBLUE BIRDS MEET.

The "Blue Birds" held their regu-
lar meeting at the home Of Mrs. Lii
lie Lyons Of No. , Palmer Row, on
ent were Mrs. Lille Lyons, Mrs.
Mabel Read Of HOckessin, Miss Lillian
Lyons, Miss Maize Read, Miss Pearl
jenkins, Miss Kathryn DOugherty,
Miss Anna korny OF Bellef0nte, Miss
Hattie Hlghfield OF New Castle. Miss
Mamie Wilkinson, Miss Elizabeth
Lyons, Miss Mildred Krauss and the
Messrs. William Read. Franklin
Stuart, Ellis Krauss, Norman Morrow,
Charles McCrea, George Fleetwood,
Merrill BOlhnger OF Farnhurst, Paul
Cclson, James DJnl0n, Paul Firth.
The next meeting will be held at the
home OF Miss Macy Stirlth. 2205 Mar
ket street on next Wednesday night.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
PAROLE FORMER SOLDIER.

Martin c. Mclaughlin, a former SOL
der, who was charged with forgery,
was paroled by Court Of General Ses-
sions yesterday afternoon, after char
acter Witnesses had testified in his
behalf and officials OF the Security
Trust and Safe Deposit Company had
asked that he be paroled.
10 was shown That the defendant
had served two years and eight
months in the United States Navy
during the war and had forged four
checks amounting 10 SiSi, Ostensibly
for the purpose OF obtaining money
during tk- illness Of himself and wife.
Philip l.. Clfr-t. was attorney for the
defendant ~ frank l.. Speakman for
the pr0secuCt5.
Il was announced that all charges
against automobile drivers who are
alleged TO have run down people will
be called at the next term.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
Y. NJ. c. A. OPENS
FOR FALL WORK
Secretaries Announce Plans
at Reception for Busy
Season
BOYS HAVE OPEN
HOUSE TO-DAY

A reception, entertainment and
banquet held in the Y. NJ. G. A. build
Ing last evening under the personal
direction OF George A. Elliott, presi-
dent OF the BOard OF Directors mari
ed the opening OF the fan activities
OF the organization. Plans for iho
year were announced by A. r.
Lindley, general secretary: Frank p
Mitchell secretary OF religious work
James II. Boal, educational secretary
and William B. Foster. chairman of
the committee In charge OF the ply
Steal department; c. Walter Kadcl
director 0f physical training and
Ernest Hale. his assistant: ] Edgar
Rhoads. chairman OF the commilie.
In charee OF the boys activities: j
=. lcdger. ir.. secretary OF boys
work, and Harry r. Link. member
ship secretary
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
BUSY SEASON FOR
BUSINESS WOMEN

At meeting OF the Business and
Professional MOmen's Club held on
Thursday evening at the club rooms,
Si3 West street, plans were outlined
for the winter work. a talk con
cerning the problems OF women
voters Of Delaware Wts given 10y
Mrs William $. Hllles. who Is chair
man OF the Civic Cimmiitee.
Mrs. Hllcs warned them against
following a party hlindly regardless
Of personal convictions or right and
wrong She also Impressed upon
them the importance OF studying the
principles Of both parties carefully
30 as 90 make intelliscnt voters.
The entertainment committee. Miss
Mary Hunter. chairman. outlined tho
plans which have been made for a
Halloween dance FOR the club mem-
bers and their friends which Will
be held at the Gilbert studio on Sat
urday night, October 80
NJ IS Ellen X SamWorih, chairman
of Education. announced That plans
for the classes TO be offered during
the coming winter are not ye; com
/ plete. but 10 Is probable that courses
| In Business Administration, Business
| Law, Politics and Government. Busi
| ness English and possibly Gardening
VIII be offered hy cooperation Will
the extension department or Della
| ware College. A course In psycholo
gy experimenting the one given las
| winter by Dr. John Watson or John
| Hopkins University is also a pos
slbllity.
The out OF door activities planne
by Miss Margery BedInger, who
In charge Of this committee. are Z
take dhe form OF hikes which Wi
start from the club room every sat
urday afternoon at 2 o'clork begin
ming today.
In addition 10 these plans .he pro
gram committee announced That M
| Wednesday afternoon Informal teas
| which proved so successful las
| spring. will be resumed commencing
| with October 6. from 20 9 p. m
/ Cards for club members on the sec
ond and fourth Friday Of every monii
| al s p. m are a new feature WnlcI
/ has been planned ny the hospitallt,
| committee. which promises 70 b'
very pOpularl Another innovation
which has been planned Is TO have
/ two evenings month devoted u
reading aloud. Members who wish I,
| bring sewing or knitting are invited
20 do So The evenings set aside fol
/ This are the FIRST and third Fridays o
each month. beginning November 5tii
IN Friday evening proves incOnvenien
| for many members another eNenln.
may be chosen.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
40 -YEAR-OLD
HORSE Is DROWNED

A horse belonging to S. G. Simmons
and Brother Co., after struggling for
two hours in the ChristiaIia river.
drowned this afternoon. The animal
40 years old. had fallen overheard
while trying 90 dring from the river.
James Walker, employed on Mar
ket street bridge. obtained a boat
and went to the assistance Of the
aged animal and lowed him 10 the
opposite side OF the river but was
unable 10 get him out because OF
the muddy footing. The horse was
then tOwed TO the Simmons brOtners
wharf, where for more than .wO
hours a score OF men tried 10 rescue
The animal had not worked for
years.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
SAYS LEAGUE IS
ENEMY OF Home
S. D. Townsend, Jr., and T.
D. Smith Point Out Its
Many Dangers
LARGE MEETING
AT MIDDLETOWN

strong attacks were made on the
Wilson League Of Nations covenant
hy Sylvester d. Townsend. Jr. Re
publican nominee for attorney-gen-
cral, and Thomas ID. smith. Of KAN
sas, In addresses at MiddletOwn last
night Mr.. Townsend assailed the
league as the enemy NJ the home and
ilrcside, while Mr.. Smith referred to
i as the pet scheme of the British
Empire TO keep her colonies In sub
lection The meeting, which was
largely attended, was presided over
ny Alexander p orbl. speaker of .he
House during The last session OF the
legislature.
Are we raising our boys 20 be
americans, TO be II America and for
Amcrlca, or are We going 90 re ~r
hem 90 be cannon fodder at the die
lates OF a foreign clique sitting at
q neva. 10 is for .us TO make this
choice in the solemn referendum
next month";" Mr.. Townsend stated.
This issue is one that reaches into
every home and flrasde In the land.
Mr.. Townsend dwelt on the quail
lies Of the candidates on the State
cket TN, Republican party has
given Delaware one Of the best and
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history, and now appeals TO the cleo
iorale 90 .ndOrse DO by sending 10 DO
yer men OF the Two VINO Will con-
iinue the work OF the last four years
boo concluded
On the League issue. Mr.. Smith re-
erred TO the aspirations OF the do
minions OF the British Empire for
ielf-gOvernment. when the time
comes as 10 surely will. that the
great Canadian nation wishes 90
-hake OF the shackles binding 70 90
england u will be the desire OF the
British Empire TO use the League 90
Aeen Canada ln line Then you would
be called on TO give your sons in de-
Tense of Britain against friendly
neighbOr."
A notable feature Of the rally was
he large attendance OF women. Fol
lowing the meeting a number Of
women urged County Chairman
.harles a. Patterson 10 hold another
ally In the town hall. During tho
nrOhram. entertainment was furnish
od by the Harding Coolidge Gles
Club of This city. The campa gr
. party. numbering twenty. We're tho
guests OF :. d. Townsend al dinner
90 ..he Middlet0Wn Hotel.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
KNOCKED HIM DOWN
WHEN HE DREW KNIFE

Although he pleaded guilty TO a
charge Of assault and battery when
ARA gnod IN City Court today, Charles
r. Rudolph was dismissed BY Deputy
Judge Finger wfen witnesses to he
affair bore out The defendants stale
ment that he knocked sam lsenman
down when Isenman had drawn a
penknife on him. lsenman was not
present when the case was called and
an attachment was issued for him.
Rudolph said that while he was try
ing 10 sell a horse at a sale Isen-
man started TO point out the animals
cut his ears on Words followed
and Isenman. with the knife In his
hand started toward me and
knocked him down." concluded
RudOlnh
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
PROHIBS TO PICK
THEIR CITY TICKET

Frank z. Haley. chairman OF the
City Committee OF the Prohibition
party. has issued a call for a con-
ventlon to be held in the W. C. II. u.
headquarters, 100 West Eighth street,
at o'clock Monday afternoon.
II is probable candidates for most
OF the offices will be selected from
candidates already nominated by the
two principal parties as are ac-
oeptable 20 the Prohibltionists, but
in some instances. at least, the party
may deem it advisable to put inde-
pendent candidates in the field.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
HOME FOR GIRLS
CO-0PERATTVELEAGUE

In behalf Of the Girls Cooperative
League. Of which she was the organ
izer. Mrs Mary Eads Collins annOunc-
ed today she had rented the house at
1903 East Thirteenth street as head
quarters for the organization. In ad-
diti0n, Mrs. Collins announced that
during October the house would be
used as a citizenship school for the
women voters OF the nelghbOrhoOd.
The headquarters Will be open daily
from noon until 9 in the evening A
be addresses by Interested men and
women, music and tea In the after
moons.
10 Is Mrs Collins intention 30 make
the house a center Of community ac-
tivities and the full strength OF the
Girls Cooperative League will sup
port her In her endeavOr.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
BREAEWATER ron REnOnOTn.

suggestion FOR the erection OF an
open DreakWaier for protection OF
lteluboth Beach was made by ID. s.
humphrey "a member OF the Ohio
state Advisory Board, 90 Charles NJ.
lpham. chief engineer 0f the Delaware
State Highway Department at con-
ference In Cleveland, o., this week.
Mr.. Humphrey. who has made a
study OF water front protection and
reclaimed beach. contends that a
brcakwater could easily be con-
sirucied Of plling.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
MINISTER ASSISTS
NLIQUOR RAID

Special 10 The Evening Journal
SELBNNlLLE. oct "A raid was
made yesterday on the store OF Frank
Richards. iu Sehyville. by j. n. lay
ton. Federal Prohibition agent Com
stable James Hudson aud Joe Messick
Mr. Sheppard and the Rev. W. n.
Briggs. deputies The officers say
they secured ten quarts OF whlskey
and eleven dozen bottles OF ginser.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
MR. TOPKs TAKEs RRInE.

Word was received in this city to-
day OF the marriage Of Emile Y. Top
his, Of Wilmington and Miss Hannah
Eagal, Of Philadelphia. The wedding
took place In Cincinnati, Ohio. The
bride was prominent in Red Cross
work during the war. Mr.. TOpkis is
a son Of Mr. and Mrs. d. l.. Topkis.
420 West Twenty-secOnd street Dur
ing the World War he served as an
officer. The bride and groom will live
I'm this cilY.
Evening journal., 1920-10-02
WORKS SLICK THEFT
BY MEANS OF PHONE

One Of the sllckest robberies which
has occurred IN the city In some time
today was reported TO the police
when Ohio Taft. roomer in a house
at 4i5 West Eighth street. sought
aid in recovering personal belongings.
Yesterday afternoon a man who
said he was Taft teleph0ned the
woman who manages the rOoming
house tina. ne was going 10 send
4 messenger after some articles In
his room. Later the messenger visit
ID the house and got the articles
Upon Tafts return from work last
uigh. he discovered his loss.
The police are OF the opinion that
ihe' imposter knew the occupents OF
. The house and was familiar with their
possessions