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Evening journal., 1920-05-29
c,MRRIDCE aOAnD EIECTa

CAMBRIDGE. Md. May 20.-At INC
nrsi meeting Of the reorganized
Board Of Trade which was held
"Wednesday neht. Russell y. Smith
was elected president and The follow
ing were elected vice-preEidcniss
Harry =. Brannrk. Herbert Hcarn,
Edward s. Phillips John s. skinner,
WIndcr = HARRINGTON and 4. q H1N-
den A. shepherd Bayly was elected
treasurer.
Evening journal., 1920-05-29

satisfaction acquired through the ownership of a
fve,passenger Glenbrook are more to be considered
than thefew dollars which might be saved through
false economy, based on comparative prices rather
than on comparative values
When once you have seen the new Paige Glen
brook and have ridden IN it, you will appreciate
more fully just what we mean. And you will
realize then, we believe, the full truth of our
assertion that it is really the part Of economy to
purchase Paige Glenbrook if your requirements
are for car Of hvepassenger size
Evening journal., 1920-05-29
GUESS WHO
pnLslr M. 1

Here are the members OF tho unilcd
STATES cabinet in silhouette pictures.
One silhouette will Doe shown each
day. MS up lO you children io guess
who they represent
Evening journal., 1920-05-29
Roy RIRCLARs SWIM AWAY.

CllESTEH Pa. May 29--'rho p0Iico
yesterday located more than S2OOd
worth or .silg dresses. waists and
shirts. stolen from the establishment
~ Louis ROsenneld i3i West Third
street. early yesterday. A thrilling
escape was made by the boy thieves
who swan tho Chester river.
Evening journal., 1920-05-29

Ralph payne's automobile was order
cd held at the Portland. Oregon. police
station 9O days because Payne speed
cd. The automobile didn't stay In
jail. Payne sold and the cops had TO
deliver.
Evening journal., 1920-05-29

mont division. Many appropriate
speeches were made In which each OF
the girls told Miss Davidson how
greatly she would De missed and an
expressing tho hope that she would
return soon.
Thuso present were. the Misses Anna
Davidson. Mary Fitzpatrick. Eleanor
Norney. Edith Whilcman. Ida Miller
and Lillian Cross.
Evening journal., 1920-05-29
snrr snTIL CnAna nEAn

MiLLSBORO. Del. May 2i-The
FIRST few soft crabs were caught IN
Tor 81 a half dozen. iho higcst price
ever known.
Evening journal., 1920-05-29
MORE VENTILATION FOR RECORDER

The ventiaiing system In the county
end of the Public Building is being
extended through the recorder OF
deeds oflce. The ventilation in the
rooms has been insufficient.
Evening journal., 1920-05-29

l.. u. Tollcy. of Alglers. Ala. claims
TO have Invented a safety device Co
prevent skIdding IN baihtubs 10
marks passage Of a rc,errd alibi for
black eyes and other bruises.
Evening journal., 1920-05-29

Medicinal wlnskcy drunk by "A Now
York saloon keeper behind his bar
looked suspicious 20 revenue agents.
They arrested William Stammel.
Siammel took his whiskcy. his pres
cripiion and his story 90 Commission
er McCaDe who looked, listened and
believed.
Evening journal., 1920-05-29

TACOMA. Wash. Cafe patrons Wcro
thrilled when "a Well-dressed woman
climbcd out Of a big limousine on.
tered The place and calmly lighted d
big cigar.
Evening journal., 1920-05-29
lYIfW
LIFE II.

Virgil W, Church found a case con-
alning 10 hall pinis Of bonded
whiskcy on his farm near Indiana
polls. De notified tho police.
Evening journal., 1920-05-29

VISIT CWINuURST
Tomorrow or Decoration nay.-Adv
Evening journal., 1920-05-29
1917 ORANGE STREET.

WIth me demand for The Puies Glen
brook far exceeding our titniost pro-
dIeiioR Efforts, a prompt decision IS
od5isaHe. Orders placed noi0 mean
jilsi 50 much more Of the best touring
season assured for your enjoyment
Evening journal., 1920-05-29

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Evening journal., 1920-05-29

The Cole cdero-EIoHT develops so
horsepower, yet its fuel demands are
surprisingly inconsequenriaL
It's pickup and speed give it the feet
ness of a bird, yet for the hills and
deep sand it has a relentless brutality
which knows no compromise.
1t weighs only 1900 pounds, yet il
has the stamina and strength of a
giant-oaPaeity that enabled it to
serve so valiantly all through the war.
It's $1,000 miles on tires is feature
of unequaled economy, while its spa
ousrOominess affords PalatialrePOse
and luxurious comfort.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-04

ice in writing to the other party. cal!
Tor an arbitration, whereupCh said
ate shall be determined BY arbitra-
ors. one to be appointed by the City
Council Of Alexandria. one by the
aid Alexandria County Lighting Com
Dany its successors or assigns, and
he third Tin case of disagreement
" said arhitratorSl by the two 50 APP
pointed; or in the event Of the two
being unable within twenty 600 days
rfter the date Of the appointment Of
Yhichever Of the two was last APP
2iHted, to agree upon rate, or fail
ag that to agree upon third arbi-
rator the third arbitrator shall be ap-
pointed by the then Judge of Copora-
ion Court Of the City Of Alexandria.
Virginia, and the determination as to
rate Of majority Of the three 50
hoSen. shall be binding upon the
parties hereto their successors or as
;igns. for term of six months from
he date of such determination. Any
Expense incurred for the compensa-
ION Of such arbitrators shall be borne
~ the said City Council Of Alexandria
md the said Alexandria County Light
'ng Company, its successors or as
signs, equally.
The Mayor Of tie City & Alexan-
!r!a is hereby authorized and instruct
I'd to enter into a contract with the
AlcxanGr;a County Lighting Com
aany Is successors or assigns in or
Ter = put into effect the ore"SionS
II this ordinance.
This ordinance shall be ii force
rom its passage.
Daniel K Stansbury. Clerk.
May u. 1920, l27-lOc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-06-04

Oil fields Of Texas, Oklahoma ana
Kansas are to be connected with
Chicago by a pipe line.
Evening journal., 1920-05-15
.DOUGHNUT SALE
REACHES 1000
Committee of Young Women
Collect $50 at Play
houses
SALVATION ARMY
FUND INCREASING

Salvation Army doughnuls and The
circus proved happy aud profitable
combination today for the Army Fund
OF $500 needed iO maintain the
work OF The organization in Whining
ton and Delaware during the coming
year.
The fund workers under direction
OF Mrs q. p. NJ. Rumf0rd. Thought
they did we'll yesterday afternoon and
last night when they disposed OF
$500 doughnuis In spite of rainy
weather. but by noon today. another
1000 had been sold and prospect
were that 5000 additional would be
disposed OF before the end of The
afternoon.
As result of The salvation Army
sale and the strike In a number OF
bakeries of the city. there was
Nerilahle famine in doughnuis this
morning IN most OF the downtown
stores. which ordinarily carry them.
Virtually the entire supply baked in
the city We're taken by the Army's
commiliee and the bakers who We're
working had no Time for usual trade.
Customers. however. mostly smiled
when told or ihe conditions and pro-
Continued ON Page Two.
Evening journal., 1920-05-15

l9SERVICE MEN
Send Claim for 500 Bonus
From Government But
No Addresses
AMERICAN LEGION
SEEKING MEN NOW

The sum of siii0 is In the vaults
OF the Zone Finance Odce. Bonus
Section, OF the War Department at
Washington. awaiting 10 former army
service men from Delaware.
When the war ended the Govern
mcnt offered 90 pay $50 cash bonus
20 each service man, In addition 10
any pay which might De due him. on
presentation OF his discharge papers.
The 500 was intended Oh provide funds
for purchase of civilian clothes or
any other articles needed In tho
transition from khaki 10 mufti. or war
duty 90 civilian life.
Several hundred service men from
Delaware sent their discharge papers
as requested and received their pav
and 500 bonus Nineteen, however.
sent their discharge papers, but failed
90 append their addresses. n Is these.
the bonus section IN Washington now
Is seeking
In a EFFORT 20 locate the 10 men and
send them their checks. the bonus
section has communicated with Cap
tain q. n. Dillon. adiuiant OF the
American Legion OF Delaware. giving
a list Of The men FOR whom the money
Is ready. The list follows.
Edward +. Barnes. George H. Cram
dell. George Clark. John :. Davis
John. Graver Eldridge Clarence Ham
ilton. Fred r. Johnson. John kuev-
tegn, Harry A. Larson. Robert +. Lee.
John r. Moore. George Malticc. J0ha
J. Mullin. Mike Nier. Kriat Ohcrg,
James ". ROley Charles J. Morris.
Walter Smith and William Ware
n the men named will send their
addresses 10 Captain Dillon. care -
iha Chamber Of Commerce. OF thi8
city he will forward them 10 Wash
lnglon 30 they may obtain the money
due them. Speaking OF the subiec4
value 0f an organization of vciera1s
of the service Ike the American Lc-
gion In other words. ha said. WHOM
the War Department sought inform4-
iiOn concerning service men 10 Ofleo
turned lo the Legion for helm.
Evening journal., 1920-05-15
CITY BIRTH RATE
HIGH THIS WEEK

While there were more accidental
deaths in this city during the past
week than issued. the total was below
that OF the corresponding week OF
last year. Twenty deaths were report
ed for the week ending at noon to-
day, by Howard r. Frantz. secretary
Of the Board OF Health. against % for
the corresponding week OF last year.
There were p marriages for the
week, two more than for the cores
ponding period last year, but the num-
ber OF births shows tremendous in
crease, 50 being reported for this
week, as compared with 30 for the
corresponding week OF last year.
The highest number Of deaths was
reported from the seventh ward. a:
there were none reported from the
Second. Third. Fourth or Fifth.
Twenty-fOur cases Of transmissible
diseases were reported as follows
Measles. i3; scarlet fever. z; diph-
iberia a.
Evening journal., 1920-05-15
u. S. NAVY At ITS BEST
UNDER WILSON, DANIELS
TELLS INVESTIGATORS
Secretary ASSdiIing Preceding Republican
administration 5 Policies, Says They Per-
mifted Germany 10 Take America 5 Place
as Second Among Nations of the World in
Sea Fighting Strength

WASHINGTON. May i5.-seoretary
Daniels today assail-d me naval poll
cies Of former Presidents Roosevelt
and TAFT, declaring they permitted the
United Staies 10 lose its place as
second naval power OF he world and
allowed Germany 10 pass US.
The grcatset strides In the history
or the navy were made under prosi-
denl Wilson. Daniels declared
Continuing his defense before the
senate naval investigating committee
Daniels asserted lhc Wilson admins
traiion retrieved the lazy from the
position ID drified into under tins
'eiandpat policy Of Roosevelt.
President Taft. he said failed Do re-
cover the lost ground and as a result
the Wilson administration inherited
The whole situation.
Between Marsh 1913 and September
1916, The three ard a half Years in
which this country was not engaged
In war, the navy increased in person
mel efficiency and material more than
In any similar peace period in our
history Daniels asserted.
Measuring tlc nacy's strength BIZ
ships built and building. Daniels said
10 fell back under Taft. From ig0i
90 1910 Congress AUTHORIZED only
capital ships 10 Gemanys 20 he
said.
'srhis does not show under the adj
minisiraiions OF President Roosevelt
ard Iaft any determination 10 build
Evening journal., 1920-05-15
ANTS HAVEN'T
GIVEN UP HOPE
Mrs. Thompson Confident
Delaware Will Refuse
TO Ratify
HINTS AT LEGAL
HOLD-UP IF LOSE

Even if Delaware should ratlfy the
suffrage amendment. and ! feel con-
fldent that II the legislators consider
the wishes Of their constituents they
will not. the women Of Delaware will
not have a chance 10 vote In the fall, q"
said Mrs. Henry b. Thompson. leader
OF the anii-suffragists In this State
today. states that have the refe-
endum are preparing for a legal bat
Tie In the event that 30 states ratify,
and should that come about 10 is az
most a certainly that the fate of the
Presidential election will be thrown
into chaos"
Mrs Thompson. In commenting on
Delaware's chances 20 ratify, re-
ferred 90 the appeal made by Alfred
!. dupont TO the members OF the Leg
lslature asking them 10 vote for sur
frage.
In this appeal" said Mrs. ThomD-
son, "he calls upon lhe members OF
The House TO vote TO ratify. without
giving any consideration whatever 10
the wishes Of the people at home. In
nis mater The people evidently don't
mean anything 10 him. but the only
thing that does matter Is that the Re-
publican party should gei the credit
for pulling ihis amendment over.
i Know many prominent Republi-
continued on Page rWO).
Evening journal., 1920-05-15
ENFORCE ALL
TREATY Terms
ALLIES SAY
Germany Must Disarm and
Comply With All Other
Conditions
MUST COMPLY AFTER
SPA CONFERENCE

HYTHE, England. May Is Omitted
Press.)-1'he treaty of peace with
Germany will be enforced In every re-
spect, particularly regarding disarma-
ment. according 10 an official state
ment ISSUED today following con-
ference here between Premier Lloyd
George and Premier Millerand.
The Spa conference was postponed
Professionally until June n. contingent
on the approval of other countries
affected. The communication said
that enforcement of the treaty would
not be postponed until after the Spa
meeting, and that the conference
would In no way interfere with the
Allies determination TO bring about
immediate compliance with the dis
armament Of the pact. Millerand
tentatively agreed 10 fiN definite
sum for German reparaiion.
Evening journal., 1920-05-15
YOUNG MAN SICK,
FAR FROM HOME

Staggering into the police station
last night a young man giving his
name as Carl pigman. or iOO DAVID
SON street indianapolis. Ind. begged
Police Captain kcllchcr 10 give him
medical attention The man was bare
ly able 90 walk. saving Doe was on his
way home from Washington. ID. C.,
but was unable 90 go any further.
Captain kcllehrr sent the young
man 20 the Delaware Hospital In the
police ambulance where u was found
that the man was suffering from
stomach trouble, having been 0per-
aied on for appendicitis sometime
ago.
It was said ai the hospital today
that the young mans case was under
observation. but it was not thought
that his condition was serious.
Evening journal., 1920-05-15
To MAKE SAFE
WATER SUPPLY
Elimination of Impurities or
New Sewer Are Plans
Considered
CITY SOLICITOR
TOGIVE OPINION

Definite action on lho pollution or
the Brandyvine creek and decision
on The responsibility for the denling
OF The creek. are steps iO be consider
ed at next Mondays meeting OF the
Water Department.
John W. Huxley. Jr, city solicitor,
In whose hands was laid the legal
question as % whether the Bancroft
Company mills are responsible for ihc
poisonous waste that enters the Bran
dywine. or the city. because of ihe
inadeQuacy of the sewer from which
The discharge leaks into the creek, viii
give his opinion on The matter
This controversy. which deferred dl-
rect action on the thrcatonlng water
condition here. arose last Monday at
a conference OF The Street and sewer
Department and The Water Depart
ment. Discussion as Do The RESPONSE
bility Of pollution In the creek took
place. referring % Mayor Taylor and
President of City Council George IT,
Lyons statement that inasmuch as
s5me OF the trouble has been traced
10 the chemical dycstuffs waste
age from the Bancroft plants. This
company should be compelled 10 ceasr
pOlluiing the stream. Difference OF
opinion. however arose. and the mat
Continued on Page TWO.
Evening journal., 1920-05-15
NO SUGAR FOR
ILLICIT BOOZE
Government Orders Seizure
When Law Violation
is Suspected
DELAWARE DRYS
WATCH RESULTS

Considerable interest was DISPLAYED
today at the oflcc OF The Federal pro
hibition Director, In tho United STATES
Engineer Building, in an order issued
al Roanoke, Va, for seizure of an ma
teiaal designed 20 be used In the
manufacture Of alcoholic iiouors
THIS order, which Is rerardad NJ
sweeping, has been given by s. III
Braine, Federal supervising agent for
tle southern Division OF the Bureau
OF internal Revenue. Bramc. ID was
said az the local prohibition oflcc l.
one OF tho ablesi and most cperienced
revenue officers In the entire service
Brames order states that mot only
are materials such as Stixar grain
nolasses and male ingredienis fo he
seized, where sufficient reason exists
Tor belief that they will be usd In
the production or Illicit alcoholic
liquor, but That suspicious Shipments
also are 10 be detained" " Tie Is quoted
as saying that thousands OF pounds OF
sugar have been seized Nahln the
last leW We Ks at distllleries in the
Southern division.
Question was raised In the local Of
nee W1fther such seizures would not
be nullifed by the courts partlcniar-
~ where it might be shown the mate
rials were intended for home con-
sumption only 10 was fortunate for
Delaware, local dry officers added
that there were no disiillcrics within
the state and what "mOOnshiuer
liquor has been found In Delaware
has mostly been surreptiiously inn
ported.
The effect OF Brame's order viii be
closely watched by Delaware dry Of
ilcials as 10 may serve 20 curtail D.
quor brought into the lower part OF
the state from Virginia by "whiskey
runners"
Evening journal., 1920-05-15
CIRCUS PARADES,
EVEN If LATE
Trains Delayed in Arrival,
But SellS-Floto Show
Carries On
MANY FEATURES
IN PERFORMANCE


The crunch OF peanuts me growing
OF Jungle beasts. lhe blare Oh red
coaied bands-ihese and olher odiblo
sawdust famillarliics are with us to-
day, Tor Sells-Floto clrcus-aihe sec
ond largest on earth with a perform
ance Second 90 n1ne.n SD the press
agents say steamed into the city this
morning. somewhat late. and soon
eleven acres of canvas lOOmcd against
ihc Tweniy-ninih and Market street
skyline. covering the varied and pic
iuresque activities OF circus arrival
The oells-flot0 street parade. which
passed along Market street early This
afternoon. Is this year prctilcr. more
novel and longer than ever before 10
was featured by hundreds uf finest
horses in America includIng ninety
seven prize winners bought during
TIE winter through The combined
agencies OF the circus and J. ogden
Armour. who. as "a hOrScman and "a
friend of n n. Tnmmen and Henry
Gentry OF the circus, takes great
pride In sending 90 the show dlscov-
cries In fine hOrscncsh IN tins ANA
other lands
The performances opening with the
spectacular pagcantry "lhe Birth OF
the Rainbow" In which nearly 1000
nersons and animals are employed,
are iho same In This city as those mat
delirhied Chicago Coliseum audiences,
wiih the big list OF pre-cminent fea-
tures intact.
Among the stars are berta Beeson,
ihe inrohparahle wire dancer; Vic
ioria. iho lovely artistic uf the high
SWINGING steel thread, the lie Groh
family me most startling novelty
conloriion aci In America; the slay-
man Aii arabs. the ulioWasa Jap
anose iluiiisu marvcls, featuring
sara. woman champion of NE world (;
Alfredo Conduna. premier lllffs tnt
fTonffnuod on Page 'I1NO.l
Evening journal., 1920-05-15
ASKS VOTERS TO
AID SUFFRAGE
|. dupont Urges Dele
cations to Flock TO
Dover Monday
TELLS IMPORTANCE
OF RATIFICATION

Alfred ]. dupont today came out in
a statement urging Republicans and
Democrats alike 90 go TO Dover on
Monday 30 aid In ratification OF the
Federal suffrage amendment which
already has been adapted by the SEN
ate and Is expected to come up in the
House sometime next week. Mr.. du-
pOn't statement Is set forth In the
following. which explains itself:
Wilmington. Del, May i3. 1920
Editor OF The Evening Journal.
Wilmington. Delaware.
Dear Sir-l am enclosing a letter
addressed 90 the Morning News which
explains my position in reference TO
The Suffrage Amendment now before
the House of Representatives at Do
YER VIII you kindly give this letter
space in Saturdays issue Of your
valued paper
81 shall be pleased 90 have YOU
make any comments thereon which
suggest themselves 90 you and which
meet with your approval.
Very truly yours,
"ALFRED I. DUPONT"
wilmington. Del. May "a, 1920.
"Nr. T.. +. Gray. Managing Editor,
Morning News. Wilmington. Del.
Dear Sir The Delaware Legisla-
CONTINUED on Page Three)
Evening journal., 1920-05-15
CLEAR DECKS
FOR SUFFRAGE
ANDNEW CODE
Final Week of Legislature
Promises To Be Mem
OrabIe One
SUFFRAGISTS SAY
HOUSE WILL RATIFY

Suffrage and the amended school
law are two subjects that promise TO
make next weeks session OF the Leg
lslature the most important in the
history OF the State. Next week may
be the last week Of the special scs-
sion, as adjournment may be taken
next Friday or the following Monday.
The Senate on May 3. adopted the
Federal suffrage ratification resOlu-
ton by "a vote OF A yeas 10 nays.
The two branches the following day
recessed until next Monday morning
90 give The commission appointed 60
revise the school code, more time to
finish its work.
At the time The recess was taken a
majority Of members Of The House,
which body several weeks ago de-
feated the suffrage resolution, were
still against ratification. Since then
Republican and suffrage leaders have
been working throughout the state TO
change sentiment In favor OF ratiiica-
ton and claim they have been success
fIl Do "A large extent. The suilragist
leaders say that several meIRbers Of
The House have changed their views
on the matter and will now support
ihe resolution n enough votes can be
marshalled 10 assure its adoption, but
The names OF such members has not
been announced.
On the other hand anti leaders
deny that there has either been any
change OF sentiment or that any MEM
bers OF the House. who have been
against ratification since the special
session started on March p. have
changed their views. Mrs. Henry b.
Thompson, an anti" leader, in a re-
cent interview, claimed that The
"antis" had won two more members.
Il Is ntimaied that The suffrage
ratification resolution Will be kept
In the Senate and will not be sent
over 70 the House until enough votes
are assured In the House 10 pass 10
Continued On PAGE Thrce.l
Evening journal., 1920-05-15
ALLEGE BOND
THIEF SURRENDERS

NEW YORK. May 70. United Press
Mickey Arnsiein, long sought m con-
necilon with ilc theft of large Sums
of bonds from Wall street brokerage
concerns. today surrendered iO As
sisilni District Attorney John r Doc
ling.
Arnsiein refuses 90 make any stale
meni
"Ill ialk tomorrow" he said
Arnsiein was We'll dressed and chat
Ted pleasantly with the men around
him about the weather but refused
90 talk regarding the bond ihcfis or
where be- had been hiding
10 was reported however, that
Arnsteln had been In Pittsburgh most
of The time and ne had come direct
from there today.
Evening journal., 1920-05-15

"a navy superior 10 Germany's.' Daniels
continued.
"lou have been told that The lack
Of large preparations before The war
was a grieyous fault In the present
Secretary Of the Navy. n that Is true
ehai ds a fault lhat lies more at ihe
door OF preceding secretaries Of the
navy.
Under The Wilson administration
we tlnd for the frst tims in years
Congress authorized a larger appro-
priation than Germany.
I'm the first three years OF the Vii
son administration iho navy became
Dehier organized, better oflicer3d. bet
Ter manned and better supplied with
ammunition and more efficiently and
economically adminisiraicd than ever
before In its history. EVry branch
OF the service was improved and lhe
organization Of the Navy Department
and the NNantic and other fleets
developed 10 the highest state Of ell
cheney.
Evening journal., 1920-05-15
THIS THIEF STEALS
STREET STANDARD

Local officials today admitted that
there might be honor among thieves
but they are sure that robbers are
no respectors OF persons. This belief
was strengthened when the police pa
troll crew. on their round Of the city
today. collecting the red lanterns that
grace the traffic standards. discovered
a lantern. as well as the standard, had
been stolen during the night.
The standard was at Pennsylvania
avenue and dupont street. at mid
night, according 10 sleuths who are
al work on the case, but when day
light arrived the iron standard. weigh
ing many pounds. lighted lantern
and all. bearing the inscription.
Police Department. were gone.