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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-02

The Executive Committee of the
Conservation and Fire Prevention
Committee. of Wilmington, in. ses-
sion at noon today, has given very
thoughtful consideration TO the situa-
ton now confronting Wilmington in
connection with its municipal fire
protection II is the desire OF this
committee To be of whatever assist
ance possible TO The Council in the
solution of this serious problem. and,
with that end in view. respectfully
submits for your consideration the
following suggestions:
With a very thorough realization
OF the fact that the entire matter is
not one affecting only the income of
the retiring fire companies, or the
expense 10 the city, but rather one
which vitally affects every property
owner of Wilmington, in that he Is
facing squarely serious and danger
Gus reduction of his fire protection
TO the lives of his family and of his
property on the one hand, and greatly
reduced Insurance protection, with
largely increased rates for such re-
dueed insurance on the other, it is
respectfully suggested that TheCoun-
ell give earnest consideration TO TAX
ing such steps To secure the imme-
date use CT the equipment OF the
retiring companies (if necessary to
commandeerl, renting or command
deering their present fire stations,
and adequately manning with emer-
geney crews such apparatus, until
such time rs permanent arrange
ments for adequate fire protection
may be made. As an alternative,
though this would not secure nearly
rs adequate protection as its present
distribution, this apparatus could be
re-dstrihuted among the remaining
companies in the department
1t is urgently recommended that
The Council take immediate steps
TO purchase such necessary apparatus
as will at once insure adequate pro-
lection for the future.
This committee, comprised OF repre-
sentatiyes OF practically all of the
Evening journal., 1920-01-23
WOMEN OPPOSE
Equal SUFFRAGE
Association Hopes to Keep
Delaware in List Not
Ratifying
MRS. THOMPSON is
NAMED PRESIDENT

At the annual meeting Of the LEILA
ware Association Opposed to Woman
Suffrage this morning, a determination
TO resist more firmly than ever the
ratification Of the Federal equal suf-
rage amendment was voiced by many Of
the members.
'We are determined TO hold Delaware
in line with the States that are opposed
10 the suffrage amendment" said Mrs.
Henry B. Thompson, president Of the
association. I'VE believe it Is more un-
wise than ever to put women in control
OF political affairs In these times Of
momentous affairs and crisis. Failure
Of thirteen States to ratify the Federal
amendment will cause its defeat Della
ware always has been the first In big
things, and we expect il TO preserve
that record in refusing 10 ratify the
Federal amendment. We feel. too, that
there ought 10 be a referendum by the
voters Of the various Stats on the rati-
ncation Of the amendment. instead Of
vesting the ratification power solely in
the Legislatures"
About forty women attended the
meeting this morning, Il being held at
the home OF Mrs James A. Draper. Mrs
Thompson presided and officers were
elected as follows:
President, Mrs. Henry B. Thompson;
Continued on Page seven
Evening journal., 1920-01-23
SENIORS HOLD
FINALEXERCISES
Mayor Taylor Speaks to High
School Students on
Thrift
FOOTBALL PLAYERS
AWARDED LETTERS

Wilmington High School Seniors. Of
The February Glass. held It's final exer-
clses In the auditorium this morning
with Mayo- Taylor as the principal
speaker. The Mayor made an earnest
appeal 10 the seniors ana an others
present including most OF the faculty
and student body. 10 chare in the
spirit OF The thrift campaign now In
progress throughout the United States.
In part. Mr. Taylor said: Thrift Is
more than saving money. Thrift IS
the saving Of hours, thrift Is honesty.
10 Is truthfulness. Every one must get
the habit OF saving a portion OF what
Is received. BY thrift parents are able
to give their children good education"
The speaker suggested that all the
students. get the habit OF "thrifu' In
school, and by so doing when they go
out into the world they will be a
credit 70 the city, state and TO them
selves"
Following Mayor Taylor's address the
students ssluted the flag and sang THE
Star Spangled Banner"
Professor Berlin then praised the foo
ball team and stated Il had been q great
credit TO the school. He called the
president Of the athletic association,
who, In turn. called all the members OF
the team to the platform. The follow
Continued on Page Fifteen
Evening journal., 1920-01-23
rum SLEUTHS
FIND STILL in
RURAL House
Bottles, Labels, Sugar, Dis
covered, With Device for
Making Whiskey
TENANT NOT FOUND
BY 'REVENUERS"

Headed by Frank E. Haley, Of the
Law and Order Society. two agents OF
the Internal Revenue Intelligence De-
partment raided the home Of a man at
Hamilton Park on Wednesday and
found what the Federal agents say was
a complete still for the manufacture Of
"moOnshine" whlskey. There was no
mash" from which whiskey is made,
however.
While no arrests have been made In
the case It was reported today that the
man who occupied the house and his
wife have disappeared. The Govern
ment agents are understood TO have
failed 20 secure enough evidence too
warrant an arrest. The Federal agents
say the materials found, however
would Indicate that the "stin" he'd q
capacity Of one barrel a week.
Among the articles found IN the
house were thousands OF bottles, corks,
burnt sugar, a large quantity Of sugar
and thousands OF labels.
The raid followed the discovery that
the man who occupied the house was
receiving large quantities OF sugar from
a grocer In South Wilmington. The
records OF this dealer show that with
in the past month the Hamilton Park
man received three hundred bags OF
sugar.
The government agents confscated
the still found in the house.
Evening journal., 1920-01-23
sled ride MAY
COST BOY LIFE
John Bailicki Suffers Frac-
tured Skull in Collision
With Auto
FOUR INJURED
IN NIGHT ACCIDENT

Crashing into an automobile truck at
Oak and Harrison streets late yesterday
afternoon while coasiins. John Baillcki
aged IS years. OF 10. liii- Columbia
avenue. sustained fractured skull and
is in a serious condition at the Physl-
clans and Surgeons Hospital Il was
said at noon today that the boy was un-
conscious and his condition critical.
This accident, the most serious one
reported here from coasting smashes
in the past few days, was only one Of
many reported yesterday. Despite the
precautions taken by the police to stop
coastlng on streets that are crossed by
trolley cars. the youngsters select these
streets for their pastime.
Robert Wade. aged i3 years. OF No.
iii9 Kirkwood street had three ribs frac-
tured last night when he was injured
on the Fast Eleventh street hill. He
was removed 70 the Delaware Hospital
where lt was found his injuries were
not serious. others treated at the same
hospital last night as a result OF SINH
lar accidents were Frank M0untfOrd.
aged 9 years. and Harry steele. aged ii
years. They were slightly cut about
the face and body in a head-on col
iision.
Evening journal., 1920-01-23
JUNGLE JOE" CANNON
PRAISES PERSHING

zone Of the incest tributes paid to
General Pershlng, I think, was that OF
Uncle joe Cannon, on the occasion OF
the consideration OF the bin reviving
the position OF general OF the army,
observed Horace r. Preston. Of Ne
braska. 81 am OF course. interested in
General Pershing because he is my
neighbor, and ! take great pride in
his record made overseas. II is my
Judgment that the Nebraska delegation
will be solid for General Pershing IN
the Chicago convention, whether be be
a candidate or not
"'Uncle Joe declared he had never
met General Pershing. but he said /:
% Lord, ! hope 10 make his acquaint-
ance some time. He has a heart as
well as great ability as a general
"'Uncle Joe's encomium was occa-
stoned by the recital OF the story OF a
young man in whom the former speak
er was deeply interested, the son OF
colleague. former Representative Ben
jamin F. Marsh. who had served with
Mr.. Cannon and who had been a soldier
in the Civil War.
This young fellow had enlisted at
the beginning OF the war in a Canadi-
an regiment and had been wounded
four times. each time going back upon
20 his regiment. When the
UnitQl States entered the war, he
wrote 20 "Uncl Joe" and asked II the
latter could not have him transferred
10 the American army without his re-
turn 10 the United States. "lf l die"
wrote young Marsh, II want 10 die In
defense OF the Stars and Stripes" Mr.
Cannon tried every way 10 bring about
the transfer IN Washington, but failed
Nothing doing" he was told. Then
the former speaker wrote TO General
Pershing. explained the circumstances
and promptly received a reply that
the transfer had been arranged and
the boy was in the American army.
"And % Lord feryently said Uncle
joe I hope 10 make General Perish
lng's acquaintance some day wash
ington Post.
Evening journal., 1920-01-23
SAY TRUSTEES
KNEW PRACTICE

oniclal action on persistent rurnors
regarding The misleading labelling Of
clothing made by convicis al the New
Castle County Workhouse was taken
yesterday afternoon when Albert Roths-
child local manager OF the Oppenheim
Company, OF New York, who is in
charge Of the clothing making depart
ment OF the workhOuse. was arrested AZ
the workh0use on a charge OF common
law cheating by State Detective Frank
w. Mccoy and Detective Sergeant
Francis =. Green.
Mr.. Rothsohlld was held In $1,000 bail
for a hearing befoore Magistrate Glllls
at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. He
gave bail and was released. lie was
surprised at the action taken against
him and denied violating any law.
Prisoners when released from the
workhouse are said 10 have told OF be-
ing required 10 place on clothing made
by them labels that might incline pros
pective purchasers 20 believe that the
garments were made at certain manu-
featuring plants, and not disclosing the
fact that they were made by convict
labor.
What Is considered grounds FOR ac-
ton. Is said TO have come to the atten-
ton OF the attorney generals Office
ago. when IL was learned O ss
a man who had served time in u
Continued on Page Fifteen
Evening journal., 1920-01-23
SOVIET ARK" ON WAY
HOME; REDS ATH4NCO

KEEL, Jan. % Delayed)-The Amer
lean transport Buford, soviet ark ar
rived here today from Hango. Finland.
after landing her cargo Of 249 radi-
Gals deported from the United States
there.
The return voyage, officers said, was
without incident. The Buford will pass
through the Kiel locks later in the day
they said and remain here about as
hours.
There was considerable speculation
among the crew as TO whether another
cargo OF reds" will be waiting for them
when the Buford returns TO New York.
Larger vessels cannot dock at Hango,
IL was said.
The Buford was filled with romance
on her return voyage from Hango.
Five Of her personnel are to be mar
ried as soon as they return 10 the
States and the ten knots Of the old
Evening journal., 1920-01-23
MRS. M. A. MUSTARD
CALLED BY DEATH

Mrs Martha a. Mustard. aged about
sc years, widow Of the late Or David
L. Mustard, died at her home in Lewes,
yesterday. The deceased was well
known throughout the state. She was
the mother OF the late Lewis w. Mus
tard, trustee Of Delaware College, who
died about a year ago. and was also
the sister OF former Governor Ebe w.
Tunnel. now deceased. Mrs. Mustard
Is survived by three grandchildren,
Lewis Mustard, who is in bushes in
Boston; Mrs. Caleb 5. Layton. wife Of
well known attorney, OF this city,
and Mrs. George s. Messersmith, whose
husband is United States consul to ANT
werp, Belgium. The funeral will be
held at Lewes az 4 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon.
Evening journal., 1920-01-23
SAYS PALMER
HAS 'COLD FEET
House Committee Surprised
at His Changed Attitude
on Sedition
THOUGHT ATTORNEY
FAVORED BILLS

WASHINGTON, Jan. % UNITED Press
"A plain case or cold feet" was the
way Representative Rodenberg, Illinois
Republican, characterized the appar.
emily changed views OF Attorney Gen
eral Palmer on sedition, as the Houss
rules committee resumedd its hearing
on the Graham bill today.
Rodenberg criticized Palmer's failur,
TO appear before the committee IN sup
port Of the proposed sedhion legislaN
ton. The Congressman's charges
against Palmer caused a heated par
tisan discussion in the committee. Rep
resentative Pou. North Carolina. Demo-
crat, saying. There are evidences of
cold feet nearer home"
Pou also declared Rodenberg's re-
marks were nothing more than pollti-
cal material.
II am at a loss 10 understand WHY
the Attorney General failed 10 appear. =
Rodenberg said MY UNDERSTANDING
was that Mr. Palmer was responsible
for the initiation OF this legislation IL
Congress and that he previously ap-
proved both the Sterling and Graham
sedltion bills"
Chairman Campbell backed up state
ments Of Rodenberg that Palmer hac
asked to be heard. Palmer's previous
support Of the administering bills
was denied by Democrats on the com
mittee.
Evening journal., 1920-01-23
No chance FOR
MORE WHISkEY
Flu" Victims May Have Pint
Every Ten Days, Drys
Point Out
SEE ATTEMPT TO
DISCREDIT LAW

WASHINGTON, Jan. % UNITED Press }
Dry leaders in Congress viii tight the
attempt made by Representative Sa-
bath, Illinois, to legalize the sale Of
whiskey during the prevalence OF the
influenza, they said today, and as the
drys have a majority in both houses,
the legislation semes doomed
"A sick man can get a pint Of liquor
every ten days under the law" Repre-
sentative Randall, California, Pro
hibitionist, said, "and that is as much
as any one ought 10 have"
Representative Volstead said that pro-
visions Of the law probably are mis-
understood and that many druggists are
refusing the legal quantity OF liquor
because they fear prosecution. The
drug store supply, he said, is at present
probably low, but ample supplies can
be secured from The many bonded ware
houses IN short time.
other prOhibitiOnists looked upon the
bills which SABBATH introduced yes
terday merely as an attempt to make
prohibition inffective, and stated that
they would be given little consideration.
Evening journal., 1920-01-23
START CAMPAIGN
FOR LAYTON HOME

The drive for $4,000 to renovate the
Layton Old Folks Home IS one. The
captains with their teams are at work.
The captains are as follows:
Mrs. Rebecca Mercer, Team No. 4;
Mrs. Eliza Gibson, Team No. 2; Mrs
Mary A. Sterling. Team No. 8; Mrs. Jane
Dollard. Team No. {; Miss Madge Price,
Team No. 5; Mrs. Elsie Tillison, Team
No. G; Ellsworth Mercer, Team No. z;
Mrs. Annie Mason. Team No. s; Mrs.
Angeline Henry. Team No. 9; William
+. McKissick, Team No. 10: Miss A. E.
Reading. Team No. fl; Charles Colburn,
Team No. 70; Mrs. Mary Christy, Team
No. 10; Mrs. Laura Anderson, Team No.
IL, and Miss Emma Prichett, Team No.
10.
The teams will report on the evenings
OF January 20 and 30 at Odd Fellows
Temple, Tenth and Orange streets. There
will be a series Of entertainments on
these evenings, with good music.
Evening journal., 1920-01-23

THE HAGUE, Jan. 80 (UnitedPress.) )
The Dutch reply 10 the Allied note
asking extradition Of the former Kaiser
is a courteous but fiat refusal; it was
learned here today.
The reply, it was understood, has
been transmitted TO Paris.
Public and press unanimously took
it for granted the government
would not comply with the extradition
demand, basing its contentious on legal
obstacles.
Newspapers pointed out Holland
would render a service to civilization
by refusing to allow an action which,
in the future would be regretted by
everybody"
The Nleuw Courant pointing out It's
belief the Allies did not expect COM
Evening journal., 1920-01-23

pliance to their demand when Il was
made. added II was most significant
how queer Premier Lloyd George and
Clemenceau would appear II the for
mer Kaiser was delivered 10 them.
Foreign diplomats here also express
ed. unofilcially, their desire that ex-
tradition be not granted declaring II IL
were the Allies would become the
laughing stock Of the world"
The Nieuw Syandendag asserted n
d:d not believe Clemenceau even ex-
peoted a reply from Holland 10 the Al
lied note. Il characterized the entire
affair as theatrical"
The Courant said Holland would not
be worthy OF place in the league OF
nations unless she guaranteed justice
10 the former Kaiser.
Evening journal., 1920-01-23

transport seemed slow going 10 them
The i've are G. Mcfarland chief Of
flcer, Dallas, Texas; A. NJ. Patterson
New York, assistant engineer: Frank
Walsh, Brooklyn. quatrermaster clerk;
E. s. Lahr Toledo o.; second mate and
Miss ONO Clone, Toledo, army nurse.
Miss Clone said the man she was TO
marry was not a member OF the Bu-
ford's crew.
The deported "reds" according 10 Of
flcers, ate food which cost the United
States government about $1,000 during
the voyage Their rations included
roast beef, ham and turkey on holi-
days. II was the same food. officers said
as was served in the officers mess.
The galley" was in charge OF Cap
tain Wright Of the qusrtermaster corps.
All members OF the party praised the
efficient work OF Col Hilton in charge
OF the expedition and F. w. Birkshire.
chief immigrant agent.
Evening journal., 1920-01-23
Put Ashes
on PaYementS

Citizens are asked 20 sprinkle
ashes or sand in front Of their places
OF residence and business. TO prevent
serious falls on the part of pedes-
trians. The request comes from the
Street and Sewer Department
through Street Commissioner Frank
w. PierSon. The immense space TO
be covered makes II impractical for
the department 10 spread sand over
the sidewalks, but il will mean but
few minutes work for each house
or business place TO have IL done
The Sidewalks are dangerous 10 life
and limb in their icy state.
Evening journal., 1920-01-23
TO JOIN FEDERAL
HIGHWAY COUNCIL

County Engineer Charles E. Grubh
has accepted an invitation OF the Fed
eral Highway Council, OF Washington
d. c., to become a member OF the or
ganization. Mr.. Grubb was asked to
join the council upon Recommendation
OF the local Chamber OF Commerce, be-
fore whom Mr.. Grubb gave an excellent
report OF road work in this county re-
Gently.
General T. Coleman dupont is one
Gf tie vice presidents 9f the council,
which is composed OF 9gressive en-
gineers OF all parts Of (, -ountry.
Evening journal., 1920-01-23
TO START PLANT
At new CASTLE
Penn Seaboard Mills to Re
sumo After Nine Months
IdleneSs
TACONY COMPANY
TO BE PURCHASED

A special meeting Of the Penn Sea-
board Steel Corporation stockholders
will be held February in New York.
TO authorize purchase o fthe entire
capital stock OF the Tacony Steel Co..
consisting OF q. go shares OF par value
IS; TO authorize the issue II 100000
3-yea- Z per cent. sinking fund convert
ible gold notes OF which si.5OOOOO is to
be sold and the sale Of 50 223 shares
Of additional stock Of the Penn sea
board Steel Corporation.
oNtes will be exchangeable. at the
option OF the holder, at any time on
or before February I, 1921, at the rate
OF $1,000 principal amount OF notes for
% shares Of stock; thereafter and at
any time on or before February 1,
Continued on Page Fifteen
Evening journal., 1920-01-23
THESE ATE "COON.v

The M0ntchanin Coon Club held .
supper last evening in its new club
rooms. The evening was pleasantly
spent in music and recitations.
Those present were: James Ball
Stephen Kane. William r. Campbell
William Aberneathy. John Allen. John
Brown, Samuel Brown, Paul Bevis
James Brown. Archey B. Collins. Alex
ander Dever, Edward Dougherty. PAU
Duncan, NJ. C. Donohue, John Dorasb
William Fetters. Patrick Ford. Jane.
Horty, Hugh Horty. Raymond Johnston
Gilbert Leach. J. C. McCaw, Norman
ONesl. George Rutter, Harry Richards
Ir.. William J. Stewart. Z. a. iouns-
Evening journal., 1920-01-23
RAILROAD MEN
GROW RESTLESS
Viii Renew Wage Raise De-
mand on Government
Next Monday
BROTHERHOOD TO
MEET SAME DAY

CLEVELAND. o., Jan. % United
Press. )-Oflclals OF the Brotherhood Of
Railroad Trainmen will request a def
mite answer 10 their wage increase de-
mands from the railhoad administration
next Tuesday. William G. Lee, presi-
dent Of the trainmen. said here today.
He has asked General Hines for an
appointment for thai day, and also
called the general executive committee
and the grand lodge officers TO meet in
Washington on the same day.
THE men are pressing US too hard
to hold or any longer" Lee said. I'VE
were asked TO wait a reasonable length
OF time before getting an answer 10
our demands with the expectation OF
a decrease in the cost Of living. A
reasonable time has elapsed and the
cost has gone up"
Evening journal., 1920-01-23
CROSS WIIHOJTNEWH HOME.
NAY RESIST JAIL CUSTER

his quarters at the workhouse In ten
days as most unjust and as told In The
Evening journal OF yesterday. may re-
slst any effort 10 eject him should he
not be able %, obtain nov quarters FOR
himself and family within the time al
loted by the board.
Judge Ball. secretary OF the work
house trustees visited the public build
ing al noon iodsy on legal business. lie
said he had nothing further 10 add 20
his previous statements concerning the
workhOuse situation.
Evening journal., 1920-01-23
CITY CLERK HERO
RESCUES 2 WOMEN

While scores OF clerks in the City
Building watched two young women
maroOned on the icy covered incline in
East Tenth street today while trying TO
enter the Tenth street entrance TO the
Gomery-Schwartz Motor Car Company
building Z. +. Shallenberger. OF the city
tax collectors Office, equipped himself
with ice creepers and went 10 the
young women's assistance.
As the two women were escorted
over the ice coated sidewalk Mr. Shall
was applauded by his fellow
workers
Evening journal., 1920-01-23

Captain Richard F. Cross. who has
been dismissed as warden OF the County
Workhouse and given ten days In which
TO remove his belongings was at the in
stltuiion today as usual.
He said he had nothing further 20
add to his staement Of yesterday.
While Capisln Cross already has be-
gun search for a residence somewhere
in Wilmington for his family. he has
not yet found a dwelling suited TO his
needs. He considers the order 10 vacate
Evening journal., 1920-01-23
THEY SLIP,
THEYSLIDE,
TO GUTTER,
and MUTTER
Some Upside Down in This
Old Town, Including Cop,
Who Goes KerfiOp
ON SLEET MEN SKATE,
BUT STILL THEY'RELATE

BEEN sLIDIN' roDAYs
We slip.
We slide
We gloon"
And glide,
Then tumble IN the cutters;
We rip and tear,
And slip
And swear,
Then travel home on shutters.
WORSE. TOO"
IT'S sad 20 tell.
The postman fell,
40 Christian words he mutters;
He thinks II viii,
Relieve the spill,
Aid so he snOrts and suffers.
Two Inches Of ice on the streets.
Boats running TO Philadelphia when thel
-Four continuous days Of slush. ice. sleet
hail.
Rain clouds. mist and dismalness.
Fine, seasonable, January weather.
II you happen 10 be a person who
uses naughty swear words. you have
probably been taking your vocabulary
out for an airing each morning when
YOU went 10 work. There are certainly
more kinds OF weather than there are
pickles. There are certainly more icicles
in Wilmington than there are barrels Of
Green River
One could slide TO glory, a hospital
or the first page OF newspaper with
greatest ease on the 10y pavements
about the city last night and today.
Sidewalks generally were taboo and
Continued on Page Fifteen
Evening journal., 1920-01-23
THIEF GETS CARRIERS WHEEL.

Francis Hayden a special delivery
carrier OF the local post Office. had his
bicycle stolen Wednesday afternoon
from in front OF the post office. Hay
den's loss marks the seventh bicycle
stolen from the post onlce recently.
Evening journal., 1920-01-23
DON'T PARK In FRONT
OF FIRE CO. HOUSES

Owing TO automobllsts insisting on
parking their machines in front OF
drlveways to various fre engine houses,
The police department has had mo
parking" signs placed at the driveways
Of the Fame, Delaware, Washington and
Reliance Fire Companies. Hereafter,
all those who violate the nOn-parking
ordinance at these places will be ar
rosIed
Evening journal., 1920-01-23
CHANGERS STAY AT HOME.

Bad trafflc conditions and dangerously
slippery walking made Talleyville
Grange members cancel the meeting OF
the grange for last night Grange mem
bcrs report very icy travelling around
that section.