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Evening journal., 1920-02-26
SHELTER ISLAND
Is NOW IN WATER

The shelter Island" the fourteenth
vessel built at the Pusey and Jones
yards for the Emergency Fleet Cor
porat.on. was launched yesterday after
ioon from No. , way, and shortly after
ward was lowed 10 the upper yards 30
have her machinery installed and put
In readiness for sea.
Mrs. Margaret Guiniy Burke, wife Of
Captain Burke. Emergency Fleet Cor
poration Inspector chrlstened the boat
with a bottle Of carbonated water. Mrs.
Burke carried bouquet Of Ophelia
roses and snapdrag0ns.
The Shelter Island is 300 feet long,
with a beam Of "a feet and a depth Of
% feet. Her gross tonnage is 2950. She
will be driven by a triple exp lnsion
engine. With an indicated horsepower
OF 1850. She VIII have installed two
Scott boilers. each Is feet 3 inches in
diameter, and Il feet inches long,
each constructed for a working pres
sure Of 200 pounds per square inch.
Included In the launching party were
Mrs Margaret Guinty Burke, Captain
Burke. Mr.. and Mrs NJ J. Guinty and
Miss Nora Gulnty, Of Baltimore; T. J.
Thornton, executive assistant to the
district manager, and Eugene McDer-
mitt. stallstician, both Of Philadelphia
r. J. Lynch. c. J. McNasus. c. w.
Pusey, y. Karfve and C. B. Lynch.
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
POISON PEN AT
WORK, WIFESAYS
continued from Flrsl pare.

said she did not know OF any such let
ter being written. She attributed It's
origin to some enemy, who has for the
past year. been writing letters to both
her and Mr.. McDougall, in an apparent
efror, 10 cause trouble.
Both the mother end daughter said
this morning that they knew mat Me-
Dougall was working In Harrisburg and
that they had received letters from him
within the last month.
A portion OF the letter. ssgned with
The name Of Mrs. Hall, received by the
Harrisburg newspaper referring 10 Mrs.
Mcnougall and her husband, read as
follows:
There Is little hope for her recovery.
but he Is wanted at her bedside right
away, She does not know that ! am
writing this but ! thought | would do
H. as she calls for him constantly, aQd
the doctor said that II he came she
might have chance.
~She has been sick ever since he
went away but hen suffering has
never wavered in her loyalty TO him
and her faith that he will come back
10 her. NOH she Is dying and II he
wants TO see her he must come
quickly"
Ndghbors corroborated the state
menis Of Mrs Hall and Mrs. McDougall
10 the effect mat the latter had not
been M.
why, I am puzzled over this" SAID
Mrs. Hall this morning when shown
the copy OF The letter Il never wrote
any such letter, nor has my daughter
taken ca boli0 acid at any time. This
Is outrageous, and must be an attempt
on The part Of someone % make
trouble. We have known Mao" Is In
Harrisburg for the past two months
and have received letters and pOstals
from him in that sine"
Mrs. McDOugall, who lives with her
mother and works In morocco factory,
was seen al the house this morning and
verified her mothers statements. "The
idea Of me faking poison. she exclaimed,
81 have been working almost every day
and az no time have ! taken carbolic
acid or any other poison and have never
been IN a hospital In Delaware at any
time In my life. J am al a loss to ac-
count for the writing OF that letter un-
less it is some enemy who wants 10
make trouble.
Both Me and 7 have received letters
that were not signed during the past
few months which were full OF mean
remarks I was married 90 Mac last
November. We have never had any
trouble and we each love the other"
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
IRISH BOND SALES
NOW CLOSE TO $4,000

with three days remaining IN which
the campaign In the interest Of the
sale OF bonds for the new Irish Repub-
lie Is 10 be carried on here. the cam
paien committee expects 10 bring the
total up % si0Oo0 Judging from re-
ports 20 the committee last night this
will be accomplished.
Members Of the committee wired 20
Eamon de Valera. president ~ the new
republic, to visit this city. The results
that have greeted the efforts Of the
committeeman. John r. M-lloy. chair
man stated last night reflected much
10 the glory OF the Delaware idea OF
Americanism.
Delaware has done we'll" said Mr..
Malloy, "and we desire 10 express our
thanks. Its citizens have shown their
innate love OF human l'beriy and the
response here has been IN some In
stances more than we could expect"
Tonight there VIII be a meeting OF
Patrick Sarsfleld Branch. which prom
lses 10 carry of honors for the largest
sale OF bonds for the campaign. There
is close contest between this branch
and the Patrick Pierce Branch. both OF
which have sold thousands OF dollars
worth OF bonds.
Michael J. Burke. the Republics ennis
sarv VIII remain here until the cam
paign closes.
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
pARIY r0R MISS CARn0LL.

Special 10 The Evening Journal
GRANOGUE. Feb. 26.--An enjoyable.
party was recently held at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Georso H. Carroll, In non
or OF heir daughters birthday an
nlversary. Miss Elizabeth Carroll Is Q
popular young elrl and received numer-
ous presents. The evening was pleasant
IN spent IN games singing and dancing,
Entertainments were served Among
those present We're:
Mr. and Mrs. G. II. Carroll. Mr.. ana
Mrs William Teller. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
4 Moore. the Misses 3. Mae ulDson'
Anna NIcGordy, Elizabeth Carroll ENs
Hlshneld. May Teat, Dora Carroll
rlzabeih Van Sam. souhla Van ; nm
irene Carroll, Eleanor Teller, Anna Car
roll Ella Moore, Ruth Carroll and me
Messrs. p. W. Anspon. J. Gllpin High
eeld Lee Moore, William Carroll
George Teller. Jesse Reed. Mlliard Car
ron. Raymond Teat, Charles barues
Edward Flowers. Clarence Jewell, NOD,
ert Barkley, james Teller ana PAU
Watkins.
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
NEW REALTY CO. In
OLD 'Y' CAFETERIA

The three buildings at the northwest
corner OF Ninth and Shipley streets,
recently occupied by the Y. w. Q. A
cafeteria and other tenants, have been
leased by The Nagamon Realty Cor
poratlon, new real estate brokerage
corporation. A rental OF $4,000 year
was asked Tor the three buildings u
is understood they have been leased on
sliding scale Increasing during the
ten years OF tenure.
B. Frank Wagamon, who came 70
Wilmington from Denver. Col, and mas
been with Walter Powell for about a
wear. Is the head Of the Wagamon
Realty Corporation. He has associated
With him Christopher king and Ihon-
as Carwasnlls, proprietor Of the star
Restaurant. -
The Wagamon oflice VIII be at NO.
903 shlpley street, and u VIII suitcase
the other parts Of the hulldlngs' ihe
mrs, floor FOR stores, the second noor
FOR ofllces and the third and fourth
doors for apartments. Remodellns VIII
start at once.
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
ROTARIANS AT SHORE
WEEK OF JUNE q

The Atlantic City COMMITTEES" OF the
Wilmington Rotary Club is making ils
nians for 100 per cent. attendance az
ihe 1920 convention OF lnternational
Rotary. 10 be held at Atlantic City the
week Of June p. =, -
Hotel accommodations can only De
made by the international Association
and through the local committee. Inc
committee must know before March ID
Inc number for whom to provide hotei
accommodations It will be necessary
m make a deposit Of $40 with your
reservation. which, Of course VIII De
credited on account
There will be model luncheons ana
model meetings as a part OF the week :
nrogram. Wilmington Rotarians VIII
have an opportunity to see how such
things are conducted by the clubs with
Tho most up-to-date methods. wives OF
the Rotarians will meet at the same
time.
NThe committee is composed OF D. Z
purdy. chairman; William F. Metten, e.
D. Garretson. James d. Stroud and Cliff
ford NJ. Stelle.
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
HUSBAND, WIFE, BEAT
WOMAN, HUSBAND FINED

For assault and battery on Mrs. Rose
Battaelio, his sister-in-law. Frank Bat
tagllo was fined $40 and costs and was
held under a $500 peace bond. by Judge
Hastings, in Municipal Court this morn
Ing.
fandant's wife went TO Mrs. BattagliO's
room Yesterday and announced that
they "were going TO be enemies the
rest Of their lives" adding that she
was going TO give her something TO re-
member her by before they parted. She
fhen attacked Rose and a hair-pullins
contest ensued. Later, Frank broke IN
the door OF Roses room ana peat ,ier'
Do h the wife Of Franks brother.
Roth families live at No 705 King street,
where the trouble occurred.
on the witness stand Rose SAID that
~, sorqave her brother-in-law, that all
she wants Is for him to leave her alone
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
new CREMATORY
IN NCITY LIMITS
Council Committee Tells In
quirers Rural Folk Might
Object TO Plant
AGAIN DISCUSS
ENGINEERS LICENSE

The garbage crematory problem
bobbed up again in City Council. sitting
as committee Of the whole, last night,
with an rs attendant bitter feelings over
evil smells. A committee from the Cen
trail Labor Union wanted TO know what
was being done toward erecting a new
crematory to replace The one recently
burned and also whether it would be
erected outside the city, where IL would
not annoy residents.
The committee, which consisted OF
James OKane. C H. Rickerls and john
j. DOwell, was told by City solicitor
Huxley and Councilman Abrahams,
chairman of The cremai0ry committee,
that they were dong~their utmost 10
solve the question. but could not see
how a cremaiOfy could be built outside
the city without a guarantee that rural
residents would mol take out an In
Junction against the smells.
Council also held a twO-hour hearing
on the ordinance 10 license stationary
engineers, which has been before II
several months. When u was ended
Council was still "up in the air. over
a number Of It's provisions.
In the absence Of Deputy Attorney
General Percy Warren Green, The en-
glneers were representa- by William c..
Knots. a veteran OF the stationary en-
gineerlng service.
Councilman Kane questioned why the
engineers had not appealed to the Leg
lslature. 10 which President Lyon re-
piled with asperlty: mir. Kane, you
know as well as / do how difficult It is
for this city 10 get anything from the
farmers
Mr.. Mearns wanted 20 know what ef-
feet the ordinance would have on the
High school. where there were more
than iiOO pupils. No one, however knew
what the steam pressure was al the
High School. 10 then developed That
the pressure Of the boilers In the Public
Building was 100 pounds per square
inch, or enough 10 blow up the slruc-
luPe.
Council let stand the section provld-
ing for election OF the examining com
mittee by Council Mr.. Huxley favored
having the license begin with the citys
fiscal year. lie also favored haying en-
licenses issued by the city begin al
that time for the sake Of uniformity
and convenience.
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
Wilmington HIGH
in MEAT PRICES
ContInned from rIrst Pc


sumers' League was considered As a
preliminary 10 these meetings, bulle-
tin No. was prepared and sent out 10
all members. With this bulletin. which
contained The entire ten years program
and call 10 The open meeting TO con-
slider its adoption. there was enclosed
post card on which members were
requested 10 register their endorsement
OF the twelve resolutions on which the
program Is based and their choice OF
the measures on which the Delaware
lelguc should FIRST take action. only
tlfty OF these cards have been returned.
For the scholarships committed, calls
have been made by the secretary on the
principals 0f nine schools 10 secure
helr cooperation IN the committees
effort 10 keep children In school; also
Ave family visits have been made and
studies have been made OF the vocational
opportunities In two large nlanis-New
Castle Leather Company and Pusey &
Jones Company.
IN December you appointed Mrs. A.
y Warner and your secretary 10 repre-
sent the league on the Mayors hich cost
OF living committee. At he organiza-
tlon meeting your secretary was ap-
pointed secretary OF the committee,
which has involved sending out from
the ofilce the calls 10 the weekly meet
ings Hoping TO prove or dlsprOve the
statement that Wilmington food prices
are higher than those Of neighborlng
places your secretary has gathered
prices from several towns down the
state, also from Baltimore and New
York and Newark. \. ] While the re-
turns were not complete enough TO
Offer absolute proof OF the assertion.
there seems little doubt that Wilmington
meat Srices are unduly high.
The Seague lb,ary OF industrial
pemrhle's SOW being completely cata-
logued. has offered borrowing prlvi-
leges 10 the instructors In economies
and clvlcs OF both Delaware College
end the Wilmington iIigh school.
Al the request OF the research sec
retary OF the National Consumers
League. copies OF The printed material
used IN our own Minimum Wage Cam
paign Of last year have neen sent TO
the Consumers Leagues OF Kentucky,
Maryland and New Jersey, where mini
mum wage ltA NluNINu - INV l'HA ~
Also upon request, we have supplied
an outline OF our October Memb 'rshlp
campaign 10 the New York Stale
League and a summary Of The women
and children 10 the Delaware Equal
Spffrage Association.
Your secretary has attended the At
lantlc Coast conference on the high cost
OF living with a special reference To-
The eight hour day aud The minimum
wage, called at Newark. \. J. by the
National Consumers League In coop
Grafton with the New Jersey League
Also she has Just returned from New
York City where she attended the quar-
terly meeting OF the National Corsum-
ers' League and annual needing OF The
New York state League. She also al
tended two meetings % the Industrial
Extension Committee Of the Y. w. c. A.
and one case committee meeting Of
the Associated Charities"
Signed: Clara Southwick.
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
Z. B. MORGAN TO
ADDRESS F0RENIEN

THO committee In charge OF me
Foremen's safety course announced
this morning that Earl b. Morgan, OF
the Curtis Publishing Company OF Phil-
adelphia. win be the prncral speaker
at the meeting next Monday evening
Mr.. Morgan Is manager OF the employ
menl service department Of the Curtis
Company. and Is recognized as one Of
ihe foremost men In his line In MS
part Of the country. lie was once q
safuty Inspector for the Commonwealth
steel Company at Granite CITY. Illinois
and later had charge OF the safely work
OF the Norton Emery Wheel Company
az Worcester. Mass lie VIII speak
next Monday evening on "Educatns
the Workmen."
The meeting win take place In Odd
Fellows Hall where all future meet mss
OF the foremcn's safety course VII be
held. The course VIII beg'n at "a
O'Clock. The subject chosen Is one hal
Is of srcat interest 10 forcmen and eN-
crutlves, and Il Is excceied that many
good po'nts Will be brought out In hf
discussion.
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
IN BED TWO YEARS AS
RESULT OF PNEUMONIA
Cough left and she soon got back
strength and flesh.

IT was confined 70 my bed Tor +. years
from the effects Of plural pneumonia. II
left me with an awful cough and bronchial
trouble. was treated By y different doc
tors with no apparent benefit.
Il had heard Of Mllks Emulsion but haa
no faith In anything friend urged me-
and tried Il, Prom the nrst' com
menced 10 feel better. have now taken
seven bottles and am feeling hne nave
no cough or bronchial trouble, have re-
gained my flesh and strength and am doing
an the work FOR a family OF seven
never felt better In my iife."-Mrs' Den
sivers. 20 Fulton ST., Phoenix, \. \.
A rundown body invites disease. Let
Milks Emulsion build you up as i has
others. IL costs nothing 70 try.
MFRS Emulsion clcanses the stomach and
bowels OF all impurities. restoring heaithy'
natural bowel action and doing away with
au need OF pills and physics. II corrects
the digestive organs and improves the ap-
petite. Thus Il helps nature 10 build up
the blood and tissue aud 70 strengthen the
throat. stomach and bowels. As builder
OF desh and strength, Mliks Emulsion Is
strongly recommended to those whom sick
ness has weakened aud Is q powerful aid 10
resisting and repairing the effects Of vast
Ing diseases. Chronic stomach trouble and
constipation are promptly relieyed-usually
IN one day.
This IS the only solid emulsion made, and
so palatnbie that Il Is eaten with spoon
like ice cream. Truly wonderful for weak,
sickly children.
No matter how severe your case. you are
II. "a N.Ia
six bottles home with you
use Il according 20 directions and II not
with the results. your money viii
be promptly REFUNDED. Price Coo and $40
rer bottle The Miiks Emulsion Co, Terre
IIaute. Ind Sold by druggists everywhere.
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
TOO MUCH WAITING
in MEXICO AFFAIRS

II. C. Ostrander, speaking at the
Friends Meeting House, Fourth and
West streets, yesterday afternoon, on
the subject Mexico" declared that
there was altogether too much wait
ing" and watching" over the country
south OF the Rio Grande. The speaker
stated that the United States Govern
ment took no action 10 defend the lives
OF It's cllzens In Mexico and assigned
that fact as the reason Of the present
precarious state OF the relations OF the
two countries.
DR.. :. F. Schmucker OF the West
Chester State Normal school, West
Chester. pa, win lecture In Friends
school next Thursday afternoon, on
-Our Little Brothers Of the Air
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
co,IuuNsTIc CIRCULARS -.
SPREAD THROUGH CITY

Circulars OF Communistio origin. are
heInr distributed in this city, printed 10
Inc italian language protesting againsi!
ihe Imprisonment OF so-called polliical
nrIsoners. OF which the following are
translated excerpts:
'Dont be afraid, companions, we are
al readv 10 take our place In the Dat
ne AGAINST bourgeois government VINO
s,year TO extinguish the dawn OF the
.o,y Communist society" Your prisons
ars ore not worth anything, deportations
serve only TO augment against ,hls olu
capitallstlc system" MT. Palmer ar
rest us. deport US, do anything you
nlease with us; but remember you 90
nothing but reinforce the Idea; because
now me idea is spreading, lhe cireu-
lars are signed "Spartaco.'
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
MAKES SURVEY FOR
INLAND WATERWAY

Lieutenant-coIonel j. p. Jervey,
United states Engineer. stated yesterday
that the preliminary examination and
surveys FOR The proposed inland water
way between the Delaware Bay and
chincoteaguo Bay. Virginia, arc near
completion. When completed the new
waterway viii AFFORD continuous pass
age between the Two bays. and provide
a new outlet by way Of the Mlsp'lllon
river Instead OF the BToadklll. Lieu
ienant-colonel Jeryey has not yet se-
cured sufficient Information on The re-
sults OF The examination TO forward a
definite report TO the chief engineer In
Washington, lie expects. however. 10
ille MS report during the present week.
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
CASE AG AINSF DELMAR
OFFICIALS DISMISSED
snseIal 10 The EyenIns Journal.

Special % The Evening Journal.
GEORGETOWN. Feb. 26 The case
against Mayor j. Frank Thorlngton and
Alderman Samuel ". Yingling. OF Del
mar, who were charged by Charles
Mitchell OF that town, with irespass,
was dismissed by Magistrate Ryon yes
terday when the prosecuting witness
failed TO appear.
Several days ago the home OF Nit
chell, at Delmar, was entered by the
mayor and alderman with John Lay
ton. Federal enforcement agent for
sussex county. and searched FOR liquor
Il is said that no evidence was secured
against Mitchell who later had war
rants sworn out for Thorington and
Yingllng charging trespsss The case
was set for trial before Magistrate
Ryon yesterday. and as stated Mitchell
failed 10 appear w. Truxton Boyce, OF
stayton. Federal enforcement commits
sloner for Delaware, came 30 George
town 10 attend The hearing.
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
,,,xv MORE FEBRUARY BRIDES.

Afacistrate Harry B. oIrdul-Y IHIs
morning issued tae following marriage
licenses: -, rt,.,
Joseph w. Kavaugh, New J ork n''s'
and Mo. Florence G. Hagy, th's city.
Bayard +. Taylor. Holly OAK, ana MA
bel z. Ford Claymont.
Clarence f. scott. Barksdare, Ma,
and A Louise Moody, Richardson Park.
Magistrate Broman issuI licenses
IN Dorsev James Neal, No. 233 Poplar
street and Fannie Downes. No. i0i west
Twelfth street.
Jeseph II. Estes, No. ii4 West Sec
ond street. and Elizabeth Wheatlcy
Washington ID c.
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
BUILDING PERMITS.

building Inspector Bills r. Preston
today Issued the following permits
TO B9rnc" Nelnstock. No 2i5 West
Street. alterations TO cost $500; gar
age In rear 20 cost $1,000
To Joseph Thomas Sr.. No. 1896 Lam
caster avenue. garage 10 cost $500.
To George Pierce. No. 90 shlpley
street alterations 10 cost $500; builder
George w Seeds.
TO Peter Domasla. Ne. 30 West street
addition 10 cost 500.
To @. Loeher. No. 5l9-2i Jefferson
street. alterations 70 cost Si2S; builder
Harvey Beck.
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
LENTEN SERVICE AT CATHEDRAL.

A congregation than filled ST. Peters
Cathedral was held speilbound last night
by the vivid description given by the
Rev. Matthew Foriier, : ] OF the Trial
OF Christ Before Caiaphas." The speaker
warned his hearers against following
the example OF The high priest in re-
jectine christ through Ignorance and
the testimony Of false witnesses. Bishop
Monaghan was present in the sanctuary
Renediciinn .ses given with the Rev
Martin NJ Ryan, chancellor OF The do
ccse officiating
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
RIPE OLIVFS TO BESiFE
UNDER NEW METHODS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-Rlpe olives.
which have-caused many deeths re-
Gently from poisoning, may be eaten
with impunlty within a few months
as a result OF changes being made In
preserving methods. Dr.. Carl Alsberg,
chief OF the bureau Of chemistry Of the
department OF agriculture, stated.
"Cannlng methods are being revolu-
tlonizsd." he said The packers are
cooperating with our bureau and in
s,ituting changes in methods which
VIII remove all danger OF poison from
next seasons crop"
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
HDcE WANTS TO SEE PATTON.

Failing TO appear In Municipal Court
ihls morning In response 10 a subpoena
served on him TO appear 10 explain
why he Is sioS In arrears on nom
support order a capias was ordered is
sued for John C. Patton by judge Hast
ings. When before the court four
weeks ago for being In arrears. Patton.
II Is said, promised 10 pay up the order.
but has failed TO pay anything on II
since.
The case OF Franklin J. CLARK. who
was summoned into court 20 show
cause why the order against him for
The support OF his wife and one child
should mol be Increased was continued
until Tuesday at The request OF VII
Ham W. Knowles, his attorney.
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
Clean Up Poison
Soaked Kidneys
Advises DIR. Carey
Thousands Ole Every Year Because They
Allow Poisonous Deposits to Accu-
mnlnfa In kldneNe.


muinfo Ia Kidneys.
Don't nush your kidDeya with harsh
makeshifts. says Dr. carey. they are too
frail aud delicately constructed TO treat
them rough
For 90 years / have been prescribing
Marshroot FOR kidney and bladder sick
ness and now that I have retired from ac-
tive practice ] have made Arrangements
with lea ding druggists 10 dispense this
wonderful prescription al moderate price.
Beware of kidney disease thousands die
of 10 every wear who ought 20 be enjoy
ing the blessings of life aud health.
lf you have specks floating before tho
eyes. puns under eyes. ciAmmy feet or
moist palms, haekache or sldeeche, you
ought 90 get a bottle Of Or. carey's Marsh
root right away.
Il has e,nquerod thousands Of cases Of
kidney and bladder diseases aud IL tho
medicine you can always depend upon.
IMPORTANT-Dr Daniel q. Carey has
been practielng physician for many
years and his great prescription, Marsh
root" has cured thousands Of sufferers
from kidney aud hladder troubles. n -
not a patent medicine and u only sold
through drug stores In order 10 accommo-
date his patients. \. y. Danfortb can sup
ply you.
Evening journal., 1920-02-26
DEMOCRATS GIVE 10 PLAY FUND.

The Democratic League, of Delaware
has made contribution Of $40 to lhe
Wilmington Community Service Iunu
committee. The leagues sent The iol-
lowing letter 10 the service;
"Thouch unsolicited, we are lnclosins
check for ten dollars 10 ald In your
campaign. We appreciate lhe work you
have accomplished and regrrt ulat we
could not make the contribution ials1F
Your very truly.
(signedl n. A. SChNtlpth'
Secretary. Democratic League