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The Washington herald., 1920-12-23
MISS MARY A. sAYLES
wEDS U. 8. ARMY CAPTAIN.

One Of the most interesting, events
on yesterdays social calendar was
the marriage of Miss Mary Alice
Sayles. daughter OF Col. and Mrs.
John Taise Sayles, U. S. A., to Cap
tain Arthur Henry Truxes. U. s. A.,
at the Bethlehem Chapel of the
Washington Cathedral.
The chapel was beautifully deco
rated for the ceremony in palms,
ferns and pink. a note Of color be-
ing given by huge vases of yellow
roses on the altar and baskets of
yellow roses marking the pews. re-
served for the families of the bride
and groom.
The bride, who was given in mar
riage by her father. wore a beautiful
old veil Of rose point lace that was
also worn by her great-grandmotber
Her wedding gown, which was a
lovely model Of white satin, with a
long court train, had some of the
same lace used as tunic on the
front of the skirt. The veil, which
hung nearly to the end Of the train,
was arranged Mary Tudor fashion,
with q wreath Of orange blossoms at
the back OF the neck and over each
ear, and fell very full over the
shoulders, giving the effect of
sleeves.
She carried a shower bouquet of
Killarney roses and lilies of the val :
ley.
Miss Helen scudder was the maid
OF honor. Her gown was of blue
taffeta, made over a foundation of
cream lace. the skirt being made
with gold and blue ribbons which
were tied in the front with long
streamers Her hat was a picture
hat of black tulle with silver crown.
trimmed In yellow and blue flowers.
and she carried an armful of Ward
roses.
The bridesmaids were Miss Sara
Scrudder, Miss Emily DowelI, Miss
Elisabeth Fleming, of Wellesley Col.
lege. and Miss Sally Peters, of New
York. Their gowns were yellow
taffeta and cream lace. fashioned
like the maid of honor's frock and
trimmed in silver and blue ribbon
Their hats were also black tulIe,
with silver crowns and trimmed IN
yellow and blue flowers. They car.
ried ardroses.
Slocum Kingsbury. of New York
acted as best man, and the ushers
included Major Frank d. Mecca
Capt. Walton w. Cox, Lieut.. &. p
Ryan and Lieut.. A. c. strecker.
A reception followed the ceremony
at the apartment Of Col. and Mrs
w. w. Gibson at wardman Park
Hotel Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. Sayles
received the guests, the former
wearing handsome gown of blue
cut velvet with a black lace hat
over blue tissue. The brides moth.
er wore a becoming gown OF henna
eeorgette crepe. with a feather hat
to match.
y Captain and Mrs. Truxes left later
IN the evening for their wedding
trip' the latter travelling in a smart
taiiored costume OF blue tricotine
with squirrel coat and hat-of gray
satin and squirrel fur to match. They
VIII make their home at Fort Nc.
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MISS SOPHIE sIEBERT,

Pherson, Ga, where Capt Truxes is
now stationed.
Mrs. Norman w. Peters and mss
Sally Peters OF New York were
among the out-of-town guests here
for the wedding.
Mrs. Truxes, who was to have
made her debut next season. left
school to be married. She was a
student at National Cathedral
School, where she would have
graduated this year.
Miss Frances Noyes has returned
to Washington and will remain with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Brett Noyes, until after her mar
riage to Edward Hart on January 6.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Blagden, jr,
will also be with the latter's parents
during the holidays before sailing
for India about the middle of Janu-
ary. to be absent for a year.
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by Senator Edges mother. Mrs. Edge.
who came on from Atlantic City, the
Misses Lee Of Memphis sisters of
Mrs. Phillips, and Mr. and Mrs
Walter o. Teagle Of New YORK..
The house guests will be with
Senator Edge and Mrs. Phillips at
the reception and dance they will
give this afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-23
Trapping Light.

Reports from the trapping coun-
tries and districts of British Column
bia and the Yukon are that the catch
is going to be pretty light, owing 10
the drop in prices and a consequent
falling off in energy of the trappers
The Washington herald., 1920-12-23
GeddesesDine
LeBretons'|
Argentine Ambassador Is
Host at Dinner to Brit
ish ENJOY and Wife.
By EVELYN c. HUNT.

The Ambassador Of Argentina and
Nine. LeBreton entertained a small
but notable company at dinner last
evening 10 meet the British AM
bassador and Lady ,Geddes, while
q few additional guests were asked
later for the dance which followed
in the evening. go, -
Mrs. Bainbridge Colby wife OF
the Secretary Of State. returned last
evening from a short visit to New
York Her daughter. Miss Kath-
crime Colby, entertained at dinner
last evening, taking her guests
later to the. ball at the Argentine
Embassy. In her party were Miss
Nina Ryan. of New York. who 10
visiting herr Miss Elisabeth Sedg-
wick, John Temple Graves. jr.: Mr..
Coogan. Mr.. Bridley and Fred Lei
Clerc. - =
Mrs. Newton = d. Baker. wife Of
the Secretary OF War, was the honor
guest at dinner which Gen. and
Mrs. Dennis Z. Nolan gave last even
ing at the Officers Club at the
Washington Barracks, pne o: the
many dinners given before the
monthly dance-one Of a charming
series of parties being given at the
Ohicers' Club by the officers' on
duty at the General Stan College.
Other, guests Of Gen. and MRS.
Nolan were Mrs. Henry C. Corbip.
Mr.. and Mrs u. 8. Grant, Gen. and
Mrs. Campbell King. Col. and Mrs.
Robert w. Collins, Col. Charles Ma
son and Gen. Charles Menoher.
Gen. and Mrs. Nolan !. wilI enter
tain a party of sixteen young peo-
pie informally at a buffet supper
Christmas Night.
Secretary and Mrs. Baker will
have as their guest over the holi-
days the latter's brother. Ralph Leo
pold, OF New York. who arrived
yesterday. =.
A brilliant company attended the.
dinner dance given last evening at
the Ofncers' Club at the Washing
ton Barracks. among those enter
tanning being Gen. and Mrs. Dem
mis- z. Nolan. Col. Guy v. Henry.
Col. j. L. Dewitt, Col. Parker Hit.
Col. T. o. Murphy, Lieut.. Col. A.
H. Sunderland, Lieut.. Col. B. F.
Miller, Col. A.. A. Starbird, Col. Ben
nett. Col. r. e. Ingram. Lieut.. Col.
D. s. Craig. Col. A. T. Smith. Col.
c. d. Heron. Lieut.. c. o. Jensen,
Lieut. Col. ]. w. Beacham. Lieut..
Col. George s. Simonds. Lieut.. Col.
George B. Pillsbury. Lieut.. Col. c.
NJ. DoweI and Lieut.. Col. George
r. Spalding.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-23

The Washington College of Law
will close for the holidays today, to
reopen January q, After the recess
The Washington herald., 1920-12-23

Miss Louise Thoron and BENJAMIN
Wsrder Thoren will spend Christmas
with their mother Mrs. Henry
Leonard, at her home on X street.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-23

Senator Walter Edge of New
Jersey and his mother-in-law, Mrs.
Sara Lee Philips, have been Joined
The Washington herald., 1920-12-23

Miss Madeleine Austin will enter
tain At dinner this evening, taking
her guests later to the Junior
League dance.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-23

The Royal Country Club will hold
an informal dance Christmas night
in the ballroom of the Raleigh Ho-
tel. Dancing will begin at p. m.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-23

Mrs. Robert Henderson. wife Of
Comdr. Henderson, is making a
shert stay in Philadelphia.
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Miss Dorothy Gowen will enter
tain at a luncheon today when her
CHESTS will include Miss Rosa Maye
kendrick, Miss Katherine Suther-,
land, Miss Anne Craven, Miss Doro-
thy Mondell. Miss Zilla MacDougall,
the Misses Frances and Marion
Smith, Miss Margaret Taylor Miss
Esther Mcvann, Miss March and
Miss May Taylor,
The Washington herald., 1920-12-23
TURNER PARTY TONIGHT
WILL ATTEND DANCE.

Mrs. James H. Turner will enter
tain at dinner this evening for Miss
Betty Turner, the entire party later
attending the Junior League dance.
Evening journal., 1920-07-01
291 ARRESTS in
CITY LAST MONTH

Two hundred and nlnety-one arrests
were made during the month OF June
BY the local police as follows:
Assault aud battery, IS; assault
with intent TO tcOmmt murder. 4 #;
attempt TO bribe. , bail forfeited, 4 ;
breaking and entering, Q. breach OF
the peace, i2; carrying deadly weapon,
3: contempt OF court. 6; case reopen
ed. 2; drunkenness, %; disorderly
conduct. G: discharging firearms In
city, 4: driving on automobile with
out consent OF owner, 4 4, embezzle-
ment. 4: nghiing on street, 3; forgery.
3: incorrigible children, 4 I; keeping a
gaming table, 4 larceny, H; larceny
as bailee. 4, immoral conduct, 4.
manslaughter, 4: patients, Q, playing
crap. q: runaway boys, 3: selling in
toxicating liquor, 3; non-support, ~
subpoened. 6; trespassing, 3; violat-
ing narcotic drug act, 81 violating
state license law. .; violating city
ordinance, g: violating motor vehicle
| law. 2S; vagrancy, ,; witness, 3
wanted by other states. 9; wanted by
United states authorities. -; held FOR
Investigation. 6 uitering a worthless
check. 6: violating traffic rules, s,
lharboring unregistered dog. 4 allow
ing dog to run unmuzzled, f. receiy-
ing stolen goods, obtaining goods
|, by false preiense, 4; keeping a dis
orderly house. 4; runaway girl. l.
Evening journal., 1920-07-01
MORE ANTHRAX
ON SHARP FARM
Disease Reappears in Kent
County, Killing Number
OF Sheep
CASE OF BLACK LEG
NEAR NEWARK

Anthrax has AGAIN broken out on
the farm OF Ira sharp about 10 miles
below Milford near the bay shore.
Last year nearly all OF the stock OF
this unfortunate farmer was wiped
out by the dreaded disease.
The disease made its appearance
again on the Sharp farm several
days ago and a number OF sheep have
already died as a result. State Neier-
marian Dr. Charles J. HOch was nOii-
ilcd OF the reappoarance Of the disease
early this week. lie went 10 the
sharp farm and on making an eXami-
nation discovered that sure enough
the sheep were suffering with an
thraX. His diagnosis was confirmed
by the II. X milford laboratories
The State veterinarian Is taking
every precautiOn TO try and prevent
the spread OF the disease. The farm
has been quarantined and the other
live stock on the farm vaccinated. DR.
H0ch returned TO The sharp Farm to-
day. How the disease got TO that sec
lion Of the State is a mystery.
A case OF black leg on the farm
OF George Ragan about three miles
from Newark was also reported "a
Dr. HOch yesterday The diganOsi.
In This case was confirmed BY state
BacteriOlOgist Herbert J. Watson al
Newark. Dr. lIoch found a calf or
the Ragan farm suffering with ths
disease. He provided for the neces.
sary precautions to prevent spread Oi
the disease
Evening journal., 1920-07-01
STATE TOWNS
HAVE TAINTED
WATERSUPPLY
State Board of Health
Finds NOnesuch Creek
Unfit
TOWNSEND SOURCE
ALSO Is CONDEMNED

"publc Water Supplies OF Della
ware" is the title OF an interesting
article appearing In the June Bulletin
of the state Board OF Health In
this publication the water supply OF
Wilmington. New Castle. Townsend,
Lewes, Harrington, Georgetown, Del
mar and Clayton are reviewed
The article Is the result OF an in
vestigation conducted by a repre-
sentative OF the United Siales Public
Health Service, the railroads usinl
The water from an OF these towns foi
drinking purposes. with ihe eXcop.
lion or New Castle, being engaged
In iniersiar- traffic.
The water supply OF Wilmington
the bulletin siaies. is filtered anC
treated with liquid chlorine. Con
tinulng the report says:
However. the water from ih,
I Brandywine Is always more or lest
/ heavily polluted and this causes dit
| fculty In treatment AZ times M.
/ pollution Is so great that no aiiemp
whatever Is made TO purify the waiei
and the city is supplied from a re.
serve supply As the storage suppl,
Z is limited 10 would be necessary {,
use the grossly polluted water N ihl
creek water did not clear mp in
day or two, and this possibility o
danger through incomplete filtration
Continued on Page Eight
Evening journal., 1920-07-01
CYCLONE
ATLYNAMF
Feathers Blown Off Chick
ems, House Unroofed, Barn
Blown Down
COOPS, WINDMILL,
WATER TANK FLlT

A freak OF the storm that blew
down the barn and tore the roof or
the house on the Harvey Lyman farm
between Newport and stanton Tues
dav evening. referred 10 In these col
umns Yesterday. was that machinery
and farm wagons that were In the
barn were not even moved. A large
wafer tank which was on the second
floor OF the barn was carried several
hundred feet. The windmill was also
blown over. Fortunately, an OF the
stock was in the field and was mol
hurt In any way.
Two weeks ago yesterday the barn
was struck by lightning. but not
much damaged. The house on the
Lyman farm was built in i7SS. and
Is a large brick house. There was
square of darker bricks in the en-,
of the house, which bore The dat
Continued on Page Eight
Evening journal., 1920-07-01
CITY NOT HIT
BY BEEF JUMP
Wilmington More Fortunate
Than New York City With
Its IS Cent Advance
SCARCITY CAUSED
BY RAIL EMBARGO

NEW YORK July THE price OF
beef OF The better grades has recently
risen so high and so rapidly that ac-
cOrdlng 10 retailers a situation unpre-
cedenled In their business has been
reached Some OF the dealers In Wash
ington Market have stopped buying
it. declaring that they cannot sell
steaks and rOasis at the prices which
II would be necessary for them TO
ask.
The retailers assert that there has
been a rise averaging 10 cents during
the last three weeks in the price they
pay for the better cuts or beef.
Waile Wilmington has not suffered
the advance in meat prices that New
York complains OF. Inc high prices
10 which the best cuts OF beef have
risen is attributed by r. +. Alsoyer.
manager OF the local branch OF Swift
and Company. 10 freight embargOes
which makes 10 diflcult TO get meats
TO consumers. When a shipment Il
made in many Instances only about ~
per cent. Of the meat desired Is re-
ceived. Mr.. Alsover also said con-
sumers are demanding sirlOin and rib
cuts and refusing TO purchase the
cheaper cuts OF meats
The high prices asked in New York
have only been attained in a whole
sale way on one occasion recently
Mr.. Alsover said. 10 was caused by
by failure TO receive an order FOR
20 cattle. only 20 arriving In this city
Mr.. AlsOver does not expect any bis
advances In this city.
Similar statements were made al
the Armour & Company branch Mr.
Miller. local manager Of this company
said very little increase had been made
by his company.
Evening journal., 1920-07-01

ST. PAUL. MINI, July 1.-The wet
or-dry issue had nothing TO DO with
The defeat OF Congressman A. J. Vol
stead, author OF the Sahara desert
law.
His victorious opponent, The Rev.
q. J. kvale, is as dry as NOlstead.
kNale made a giYOrOus campaign on
The issue Of free speech and peaceful
assemblage he attacked NOlstead' s
record a. chairman of The House iu-
dietary Committee. which attempted
% force through Congress a drastic
sedition law that would have made IL
easy W Jail liberals on limsy pre-
texts
Kvale was leader OF Red Gross work
In his county during the war. lie had
son In the army. another In the
navy. lie was OutspOken in his Red
Cross speeches In denounsing the
ri~n OF terror, sanctioned by state
and local authorities against Nom
Partisan League meetings.
When asked 10 run for Congress
lNale would not accept until he sub
milted the matter 20 his congregation
at Benson. Members Of his church
voted unanimously 90 give him leaN,
OF absence for the campaign.
Kvale's nomination as Republican
makes his election In November prac
iirally certain.
Evening journal., 1920-07-01

administration lrduff-l WNNo mol
attempting 10 conceal their disap-
polnimont and chagrin over TIE come
mttee's action. said that though they
did not like the amended plank. they
were willing 10 accept 10 without a
further fight Whether ihe President
Will adopt The same altitude Is ex-
pected TO develop speedily lie was in
formed OF the committees action by
telegraph soon after the vote was
taken.
Adherents or the Walsh plan We're
iubilant They claimed a decisive
victory and a vindicaiion OF those
Democratic Senator's who voted for
ratification OF the treaty with the
Lodge reservations. They said those
Democrats regarded the Lodge rescr-
vaiions as making the league cove
nant clear and specific and as doing
nothing more.
Walsh first urged adoption OF a
complete substitute for the socalled
Virginia or administration plank. The
vital portion OF his substitute was as
fOllO''-
Wv, ounce any movement of any
Evening journal., 1920-07-01

PITTSBURG. July UNITED PRESS)
Two hundred and my delegates
representing 10000 employees OF the
Pennsylvania railroad systems, mem
bets OF the United brotherhood OF
Maintenance Of Way and Railway
shop Laborers. met mere today TO de-
eide action to enforce their wage
demands.
The meeting, called by l.. I. Ken
nedy. general chairman. Wilmington.
Del. Is being attended by brother
hood chiefs. including Grand Presi-
dent y r. Graber. Detroit.
According % Kennedy, the national
organization wants the Pennsylvania
system employees to break on nego-
Evening journal., 1920-07-01

in BIG RALLY
Senator Ball Scores Will
sons Proposed League as
Trouble-Breeder
WELCOMED AS ISSUE
IN COMING CAMPAIGN

The first political rally OF the
Presidential campaign In this section
was held at Richardson Park last
night when Senator l.. Heisler Ball
addressed Republican voters OF Rich
ardson Park, Newport stanton and
Elsmere. The meeting was featured
by a parade through Richardson Park
and Elmhurst by the Bethany Band OF
Wilmington.
Constable William J. Tinsman was
chairman OF the meeting and intro
duced the speakers. VINO included Nor
man p. Crouch. who seeks reelection
as register in chancery and clerk OF
Orphans Court: Joseph II Gould and
l0hn r. Spring, asplrants for sheriff
Walter 5. Burris, candidate for re-
ceiver OF taxes; Harvey Honecker.
who Is seeking the nomination for
'prOlhOnCiary John Levy and John
Shoemaker. candidates for coroner and
Representative from Christiana hun
dred. respectively.
Julian C.. Walker was the first
sneaker To- dwell on national issues.
lie pointed out that a League OF Ma
tions was advocated by President Me
Kinlev and by President Roosevelt,
but il was not like the league pro-
posed bv President Wilson TO be
adopted without the crossing OF Q
81" or the dotting Of an a."
senator Ball. IN his address. said
President Wilson was elected the first
time through a split IN the. Republi-
can ranks, then by keeping us out
OF war" and now he wants a third
term by keeping MS out OF peace.
lie referred to the vetoing OF all
peace resolutions by the President as
cause OF feeling OF discomfort and
unrest which would. unless checked
turn 10 anarchism.
Mr.. Wilson. the senator said, has
Continued on Page Eight.
Evening journal., 1920-07-01
BRYAN SEEMS
DUE FOR TANK

SAN FRANCISCO. July 1 Omitted
Press)-hl the carefully planned po-
litical strategy or weeks appeared TO
have been shattered by overnight de-
velopments.
combination OF events ccnlerinu
about the reaction from yesterdays
nominating speeches and demonstra-
lions has resulted in complete re-
alignment Of forces preparatory 10 tho
ballotinn for the Democratic Prcsi-
Dental nominee. ..-..
From maze OF unexpected and
confusing happenings that transpircd
with bewildcring rapidly throughout
the night and far into the morning
the following stood out today.
William G. McAdoe may poll the
most votes on the FIRST ballot. This
was even admitted by supporters OF
Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer,
who had led IN first choice strength
mp 10 the present. IL was predicted,
that Mcidoo would poll between 800
and $50 and Palmer about 275 ON tho
initial ballot.
The situation has been accepted
with delight by the Palmerites who's
welcomed the unexpected possibility
OF having McAdo0 set the pace.
They predicted they would be able
20 % se out" the former cabinet
member within six ballots-the limit
originally set by the McAdoo organi-
zation for its candidates nomination.
McAdoO leaders who had planned
on holding back ana developing ihcir
strength syslcmically. said their candi--'
dates following had run away" and
that u would be practically impos-~
sible 10 keep the brakes on the bands
wagon Some OF the most Opllms-<
tic predicted McAdOO's nominations.
within four ballots.
Governor James NJ Cox's organlza->
ton claimed TO have MoAdoo dennlte->
ly blocked. with not more than flve<
hundred votes as a maximum for thz
latter. The OhiOan's leaders lO0kedl
FOR palmer's dislntegration within the.
first three or four ballots. From that
point on they expected Cox to picld
up at The expense OF the Attorney
general 10 was also lnilmated thpr
at the proper time = would be 4
vcaled that Charles p Murphy. Tam
many leader Is not as unfrl6ndlv 10.
Continued from Page Eighty
Evening journal., 1920-07-01
TRY TO ADJUST
CARPENTERS WAGE

Another meeting OF the board OF
seven named 10 arbirale the wage
differences between master builders
and union carpenters will be held
tomorrow afternoon At that time
70 Is expected both sides viii be ready
with their written arguments In de-
fense OF their respective positions.
A meeting was held yesterday after
noon In the rooms OF the Service
Citizens IN the Public Library build
ing Eighth and Market streets. but
further time was asked by one side
in which 20 complete IT'S case. AS
ID Is IN a sense a judicial body. the
board decided 10 give no infOrmaliO iOn
concerning its proceedings until nnal
decision Is reached
Evening journal., 1920-07-01
CAN BRYAN REPEAT?

SAN FRANCISCO. July I Omitted
Prcss).-Can Bryan repeat?
To many delegates In the national
Democratic convention this ques-
ton today oNerShadOwcd even: 4
Who viii be the nominee?
Iwcnty-four years ago, In very /
similar circumstances Br,an, then /
"ihe hoy orator OF the Platte" by /
his cioqucnce 80 SWaycd the dele /
gates 10 the Democratic National I
Convention In the Old Coliseum at
Chicago as 70 prevent the pariy's |
poing on record In favor OF the
gold standard.
"Nou shall not place this crown
OF thOrns on labor's brow. YOU
shall not cruelty mankind upOn a
cross OF gold" he shouted at the
end OF speech of thrilling ferNor.
lie killed the gold standard plank
and incidentally made himself the
standard bearer OF his party.
or course there n no thOunhl
t,day OF Bryan In the role oi nom.
lncc; but the party Is as much d.
vidcd ON the wet aud dry issue in
this convention as u was In the
gold standard In 1896.
And there is no question but that
hilon - even more earnest la his
in>istence upon putting a dry plank
ln thc platform OF 1920 than he
was IN his light against the gold
s'anuaru, considering u qucS-
uon OF high morality, he II pre-
pared 10 brinn all his force of ner-
Snasion 90 bear dirrcilv unon ibe
individual hearts and conseienees
OF his fellow delegates.
He Is also expected 10 flqht on
the ilOOr against makinu fhe
League OF Nations the paramount
campaign issue as desired by Pres
idcnt Wilson, but his main effort
Is 70 be concentrated oa The liquor
question.
The administration forces "a
achieve the complete victory the,
had looked Tor In the resolution,
committee, which. after pro.
ionned NIGHT session that did moi
break up until 800 n. M, wer,
compelled by vote of ~ 10 y
10 accept AN addition TO Prcsidcn
| Wilson'S suggested plank whereof,
no objection j. made 10 rcScrNa
lions that would make the lcantl
covenant clearer and more specific
AZ the hour of adjournment IN
committee Wus still unable ~ acre
upon the Irish aud liquor planks
In the final lap OF The prc-n0m
I inntiOn race. NrAdOo's candidacy
| appcarS to have run somewhat be
| yond The control Of his sell-cOn.
I sfifutcd managers. who had been
iockeyinq 10 Keep his full strength
from showing ON the first ballot
| Even the Palmer managers early
TODAY admitted the likelihood That
NcNd0o would lead all Ia the first
ballot: hut both they and the Go,
pcople continued 10 express conli'
dcnce that McAdoo would not win
sufficient support 10 make the nm
ish-