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Evening journal., 1920-03-01
THIS COLDEST OF
CITY'S WINTERS
Temperature Ranges From
Zero to so Degrees Above
Since December IS
DELAWARE RIVER
FROZEN FOUR TIMES

That the present winter is the coolest
in Wilmington's history seems TO be
the prevailing opinion among local
weather sages. At least there are few
who Will dispute the fact that far as
prOtracted cold goes, the present win
ter takes the prize" Not since De
cember i5, five days before winter was
due 10 start Officially, has the tempera-
ture risen 10 50 degrees Fahrenheit. sc-
cording to the official government ther-
mometer at Porter Reservoir. II is ex-
tremely doubtful n any Wilmingtonian
can recall a winter OF such unbroken
severity. The coolest temperature was
zero, recorded on December IS.
February IS was the "wramest
day since Deoember "a. the temperature
on the hrst named dabe actually reach
ing the 59-degree marx. Scarcely q
winter passes without at least one OF
two 60-degree days in January and Feb-
ruary. Wllmingtonlans are getting 50
that II the thermometer gees above
freezing. dt IS thought to be. getting
actually hot.
Already this winter. the Delaware
river has frozen almost from shore "a
shore on four occasions. and three
Continued on Page Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1920-03-01
MOBILIZE FRENCH RAIL
STRIKERS TO END STRIKE

mails and other essentials between
Paris, Lyons, Marseilles, Bordeaux,
Slrasbourg, Brussels, London, Tours
and Diion TO be continued throughout
The strike.
Marcel Hutln, In an article IN the
Echo De Paris, asserted that Premier
Millerand plans organization OF a per-
manent civic guard composed OF tech
nicians and citizens generally, 90 fight
revolutionary strikes.
The strikers today apparently had
abandoned their more specific demands.
particularly for a promise for immedl-
ate naturalization OF the rail- Lines
and were seeking 10 make the Issue OF
a moro general nature. A majority
OF the trains, taking the entire coun-
try into consideration, were reported
running regularly. Dlrly Indications
OF a dangerous food shortage had not
been borne out and alth0urh the pub
lic was rushing madly 10 lay in stores
OF food there was little fear on the part
Of authorities OF a severe shortage.
Five strikers were arrested for re-
sisting mobilization.
Evening journal., 1920-03-01
.WIFEN COURT
SPURNS HUSBAND
Mrs. Boyer Tells Judge She
Is Done With
Martin E.
HE BROKE DOOR,
BUT SHE WAS GONE

Desiring 70 talk with HIS wife in an
endeavor TO persuade her 20 live with
him again. Martin E. Boyer went TO the
house where she roomed on Saturday
night and broke In the door Of her
room when denied admission according
10 evidence heard In Municipal Court
this morning. when he was given a
hearing on a charge OF treSpass. Judge
Hastings dismissed him on payment OF
costs, with the understanding that he
must stay away from the house.
When Boyer went to the house, the
landlady told him that she did not be-
lieve his wife was home. He was not
satisfied with this, however, and went
into the house and broke In the door
OF his wife's room. The wife was not
there, however, having left the house
through a rear door.
Boyer said husband and wife should
not be separated and went 20 the house
house TO try to persuade her TO live
with him. II said that thy have had
no serious difference, merely trivial
arguments
Mrs. Boyer. however. told the court
that she did not care 20 live with her
husband, whereupon Boyer said he
would not bother her In the future.
Evening journal., 1920-03-01
Thief RAIDS
SEVENHOUSES
in SUBURBS
Rifles Trousers of Constable
Bill Tinsman While
He Slept
FOOTPRINTS, OLD HAT
ARE ONLY CLUES

A sneak thief visited Richardson Park
and vicinity early Sunday morning and
gaining entrance 70 seven homes. got
away with a diamond ring, two over
coats. a hat. s506 IN cash and two
trolley tickets. leaving as evidence Of
his visit. an. old hat size z ia, and a
foot print. showing a foot twelve
inches long and ia inches across the
bah Of the foot.
The homes visited were those Of 8.
Lee Hearn, Detective William Tlnsman,
William Levering. A. j. Webb, OF Rich
ardson Park; Robert Maxwell. John
Postles and Benjamin Frankie, OF Glyn-
rich. and Samuel Caufman, OF Ashley.
In every place visited the thief got
into the dwellings through side win
dows that had been left unfastened.
At the home OF Mr.. Hearn the first
floor was rsnsacked. the thief securing
new $50 overcoat and hat valued
at 81.
The thief was not so fortunate al the
home OF Detective "Bill" Tinsman, Sc
curing only six pennies left in a purse
on the sitting room table. A diamond
locket and chain were in plain view on
desk nearby. but the thief either
overlooked Il or was afraid 10 take IL
In getting In the Tinsman home the thiei
left the marks OF his shoes on a couch
under the window, which Detective
Tinsmsn secured and which may lead
10 the detection OF the thief, owing TO
their size and peculiar marking.
Mrs. Tinsman, who was up at the
Continued on Page Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1920-03-01

over FIUME
SEEMS near
Italy and Jugo Slavia Delega-
tons Hope to Reach Agree
ment This Week
UNITED STATES
WILL BE SATISFIED

LONDON. March 4. United Pressl.-
Premier Nitu OF Italy and Anton
Trumbitch, head Of the Jugo Slav dele
CATION, were in almost continuous con-
ference over the weekend In an eiforl
TO arrive at some mutually satisfac-
tory compromise agreement for settle
ment OF the Adriatic dispute, u wac
learned today.
The conference, II was believed. had
the full approval OF the Council OF Pre-
miers in view OF President Wilson's
sugWst ton that a direct settlement be
tween Italy and Jugo Slayia would bs
acceptable to the United States.
The Daily Telegraph said toda,
that Il was known a supplemental,
note from President Wilson to the Al
lied leaders Is enroute to london. Th'
note may already have reached th'
Council, the newspaper added.
The Nitti-Trumbitch conversations. II
was unserstood will be continued under
considerable pressure in hope that set
tlement my be reached before the Ital-
ian premier returns 10 Rome. Mill, II
was understood. feels that he must re-
turn TO his capital before the end OF
This week, because OF important meas
ures pending In the Chamber OF Depu-
ties which is In session.
Italian business at the conference pre-
sumably viii be left in the hands OF
Vlttori Scialoa, foreign minister who
now Is In charge OF part OF the Italian
work here. .Nltti. II was said. feels that
his presence is necessary only when the
Continued on Page Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1920-03-01
JOHN M. BOWEN,
VETERAN EDITOR, DIES
Special TO The Evening Journal.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
NEWARK. Del, March i.-John NJ
Bowen, for forty years one OF the edi-
tors and owners Of the Newark Ledger,
and a brother OF Postmaster Levi X.
Bowen. OF This town. died at O'Clock
this morning after an illness OF many
weeks, which eliminated In a total
breakdown more than a month ago. He
was 60 years old, and had been a Wild
over about twenty-five years.
Mr.. Bowen was a son OF Mr.. ana Mrs.
BENJAMIN Bowen. OF Cecil county, Nd.
Their farm was near Iron Hin. He was
born on June %. 1850.
When a boy he learned the art or
printing. Subsequently. In association
with his brother Levi, he took over the
Newark Ledger. They ran II until last
December, when they sold It TO o VIII
mlngton syndicate For a long time
prior 10 that sale he had been in III
health.
Mr.. Bowen was an active member OF
The Presbyterian Church and Sunday
school here. For many years he was
Interested deeply in National Guard af-
fairs and was lieutenant In the Newark
company. Before his health failed h
was an enthusiastic baseball fan and
few games ever were played here that
he missed. He also followed big league
baseball closely and attended, many
games. His fayorite club was the old
"phillles."
Mrs. Mary G. Foard, OF Newark, is q
sister OF the deceased
Plans for the funeral have not been
made.
Evening journal., 1920-03-01
TO DEMAND THAT MEXICO
PUNISH AMERICANS SLA YER

WASHINGTON, March 1. UNITED
Press).-Tne State Department today
was preparing TO call on the Mexican
government for action against the mur.
derers Of Alexander J. Fraser, an Amer
lean citizen.
The killing OF Fraser and the wound
ing OF his brother. Jack Fraser, said TO
be a Canadian citizen, during raid
Friday night by two Mexican bandits
at Arlvaca. near the border In Arizona,
was reported to the department by the
American consul at Nogales, Mexico.
lack Fraser was wounded In the head
and taken TO a hospital at Nogales. de-
rartnoent advices said. The bandits loot
ed the store operated by the Frasers
and robbed the postofilce at Ruby IN
santa Cruz county. Arizona, the consul
reported.
Mexican bandit named Cacheton
has heen executed apparently for the
ro,,rder OF Augustus Morrill,. an Ameri-
nan ratIzen and formerly American
oon0ul Al Manzainollo. the Slate De-
nartment was advised today.
Tha bandit was found hanged last
sunday near the scene OF the killing
90 Morrill,. The bandit was executed by
riders OF Ciprisno Corona. leader Of
bandits in the Slate OF Collma,
The Mexican consul at Nogales ana
General Pima. Of the Mexican Federal
forces have promised the American
consul a. Nog3les that every rossio.e
Evening journal., 1920-03-01
DELAWARE TRACK
TEAM WINS RACE

Special TO The Evening Journal.
NEWARK, March i.-M an indoor
meet In Baltimore Saturday night by
Johns Hopkins University, a track team
from Delaware won relay race from
team representing George Washing
ton University. The Delaware team,
which had been prepared for the event
by Coach LeCato. run flne race. Tebo
ran 220 yards, Putimsn and Lilly. 4l0
yards each and Fred Harmer $50 yards.
The work OF the labler was especially
good and he did the half mile In less
than 205. Hoey ran a good race IN the
mile event. but failed TO place. All the
men whom Coach Lecato took 90 Balti-
more with him are members Of the en-
tering class. With the material left
over from last year the prospects are
bright.
Evening journal., 1920-03-01

PARIS, March i-The General Fed
Grafton OF Labor, which has assumed
direction OF the French railway strike
today announced that II has refused 10
allow the strike, called in sympathy
with the railway men, TO be extended
The Federation will extend It's moral
support only.
Mobilization Of strikers subject 10
military duty was begun this morning.
The Strike situation remained station
sry Today. The city's food supply. gov
ernment officials were assured would
not be interrupted. Projects dn all the
larger cities In the strike areas have
been ordered 10 commander automo-
bIles and O1ner means Of transportation
where necessary 10 insure proper dis
trlbutlon OF foods.
To prevent a fuel shortage the gov
ernment announced that all wartime
coal restrictions viii be reimposed be-
ginning today. The restrictions In
clude early closing OF restaurants, the
atres and amusement places.
The government today inauglirated
airplane service for distribution Of
Evening journal., 1920-03-01
LOCAL RAILROADS
BACK TO OWNERS
Several More Changes An
nounced in Operating Staff
of p, B. & w. Line
NO CEREMONIES
MARK TRANSFER

40 i20i o'clock this morning the
railroads centering in and passing
through Wilmington were transferred
from control by the federal government
70 management by their owners. There
was no footing OF locomotive whistles
when the change was made Nobody
tossed his hat In the air and nobody
shouted and S1rrahed. The transfer
was a conventional formal incident.
without fuss or feathers. Just as formal
as was the assumption OF authority by
the federal government over two years
ago.
The Wilmington railroads. all Of
which are interstate. directly affected
by the change, are the Pennsylvania,
which includes the Delaware and Mary
land divisions; the Baltimore and Ohio,
including the Philadelphia division and
Landenburg branch, and the Phlladel-
phia and Reading Railway, Columbia
division.
Preparations for installation OF the
executives OF these several proper
ties were made In advance OF the
chang.
The hardest task which the exeou
ldves face Is the restoration OF theli
properties 10 The physical conditions
which existed prior 10 government
ownership. Several months ms,
elapse before they VIII be SATISFIED
with their handlwork. In he task lha
awalts them they win be hampered bl
lack OF resources. lack of immediat,
credit, high cost OF labor and materials
Several changes in the Official heads
OF different departments, by transfer
Continued on Page Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1920-03-01
WARNING AGAINST
DRASTIC MEASURES

WASHINGTON, March 4. United
Press).-The nations railroads were
under private control again today az
ter more than two years Of government
operation.
BY the terms or the railroad bail.
signed by President Wilson late Sat
rday, the lines were restored 10 their
owners last midnight Railroad ad-
ministration officials In all parts OF
the United States. at that hour, for
mally turned over 10 local executives
the management Of line rail systems.
Director General Walker d. Hines re-
mained at his desk here today, ready
10 handle hundreds OF compensation
claims by various small roads, claims
for damages and other grievances in
CURED during government control. This
will keep him busy until May 4. hs
estimated. But The complicated ma.
chinery OF the United States Rsdlrosd
Administration had practically ell been
scrapped and only comparatively few
clerks were needed today 10 carry on
the work OF closing the books.
Executives OF the railroad unions
who fought yalnly against the Esch-
Cummins bill first at The capitol and
later at the White House, remained in
Washington today. their wage demands
stlll unsatlsned. They were to meet to-
day 10 decide what 10 do next The
President. In a letter 90 them, Issued
Just after he signed the bill, pointed out
that II makes provision for settlement
- a.. D c..ff flr4r
up OF a Joint tribunal OF employers and
employees. and labor court. The Pres
Ident urged the railroad executives TO
prepare 10 submit the entire wage con-
troversy TO such a tribunal.
The President assured the executive.
he would make every effort 10 hasten
organization OF the Joint tribunal and
the labor court which will have power
10 review the findings OF tho Joint
tribunal.
Wage increases VIII take months TO
negotiate under the labor provisions OF
the bill, the union executives declare.
Their deliberations are expected 30
require several days. This win give
them time 30 hear from the subor-
dlnate officers OF the local unions as to
the desire OF the rank and flle OF the
100000 rail workers.
Union executives are against drastic
measures now. They feel that public
sentiment would not be squarely be-
hind them II strike was called.
In its flrst Interpretation Of the Esch-
Cummlns law. the Inter State Com
mcrce Commission today served notice
on the railroads that rate reductions
approved before the law went into op-
Grafton VIII be effective before Sep
tember 4. 1920, although the new law
prohibits reductions before that date
Evening journal., 1920-03-01
CHAIRMAN HAYS
POINTS OUT WAY
TOC.O.P. SUCCESS
Party Stands for Honest, Efficient, Econom-
icaI Business Administration of CounfTyS
Affairs Says National Leader at 7. w. II.
c. Banquet-Too Much 'Ideaiism Last
.Seven Years, Says Senator Ball
GOV TOWNSEND PRAISES
WORK OF GENERAL DUPONT

ties. and that is the politics OF faith
full, efficient, honest and economical
Illustration. The only successful
politics i'm the situation today is 10
find out what is hest for the cOun-
try and do IL first. We want more
men in politics for what they can
give and not what they can get.
Second. 81 suggest the Republi-
can party stands for the develop
ment and execution of a plan for
the reduction OF taxes, with the re-
peal Of taxes which Kill initiative.
and the spreading Of the war debt
over a large number OF years.
Third. THAT there shall be devel-
Oped better relation between labor
and capital. with justice TO both
and with justice 10 the public, the
third side Of the triangle, which
must not be forgotten
Fourth. ''That there shall be an
administration of law and order
everywhere in the nation.
Fifth. "The party shall measure
its steps forward by the new needs
Of the nation, with its eyes always
ahead but with It's feet always on
solid ground"
Harry II. BlIlany. the veteran Repubi
can leader OF this city and president {
The Young Mems Republican Club prl
sided and introduced the speakers. NJ
Continued from Page Six.
Evening journal., 1920-03-01

In straight from the shoulder talk
following a great ovation given him by
more than 300 members Of the Young
Mems Republican Club at a banquet in
his honor in the ball room Of the Hotel
dupont saturday night VIII II. Hays.
chairman Of the Republican National
Committee, gave his ideas Of what the
Republican party stands for and should
stand for 10 assure complete success
turing the coming campaign for Presi-
lent Mr.. Hays emphasized thai things
i0 not happen in this world but are
brought about and therefor TO win sue
.ass the Republican party must get out
md work fof It, His criticisms OF Pres
liont Wilson and his administration
were both humorous and caustic and
Kept his audience laughing and applaud
ing
Mr. Haxs set out under the following
fye heads what the Republican party
does aud should stand for
= suggest that above all things
else the Republican party stands
frs, for the honest, efficient and
economical business administration
OF the country's affairs. II was
formerly said that Honesty is the
hest policy, as o matter OF business.
Honesty is the best policy as a mat
icr OF morals In like manner there
IS but one kind Of successful poll
Evening journal., 1920-03-01
DIR. COOK SUFFERS
DOUBLE BEREAVEMENT

Dr.. Thomas D. Cook. OF this city, has
suffered q double bereavement within
the last ten days
On February 2i his brother. George
II. Cook. Of No. 52i3 Delaney street.
Philadelphia. died, and was taken To-
Bawetts Chapel cemetery. near Fred
erica, for interment.
Six DAYS later. on February 27, his
mother, Mrs. Emma X. Cook, widow Of
James Cook. formerly OF Frederica,
died.
For the last eleven days DR.. Cook has
been in Philadelphia. doing what he
could with the aid OF other doctors.
TO save the lives OF his brother and
mother, and falling In that, looking az
ter their interment near their old homs
in lower Kent county.
Evening journal., 1920-03-01
CATCH YOUNGSTERS
THIS TIME IN STORE

George Hunt and Abraham Vittes
each 50 years OF age, broke in Tucker
mans store, No. s West Sixth street
yesterday afternoon. but were captured
by Police Oflcer Joseph T. Lynch They
were taken 10 the police station and
turned over 20 the Juvenile Court.
Mr.. Tuckerman said this morning
that while the boys did not take any
thing from the store. they were evil
IDENTIFY determined TO do as much MS
chief as possible. The cash register
was broken open. lock torn from an
inside door. several pairs OF shoes
pushed down drain pipe and a guam
tity OF stock damaged by dirty water.
Entrance to the store was gained by
means OF a skylght.
Evening journal., 1920-03-01
BISHOP THOMAS
DECLINES CALL
Diocese Not Large Enough,
His Chief Reason for
Refusing Bishopric
NEXT ELECTION
TO BE HELD IN MAY

Rt. Rev Nathaniel 6. Thomas has
formally declined his election 10 the
blshopric Of the, Protestant Episcopal
Diocese Of Delaware. in letter TO the
Rev. Frederick NJ. Kirkus, chairman OF
the notification committee Of the do
cesan convention. Dr.. Kirkus announced
Bishop Thomas declinatlon at the ser
vices In Trinity Church yesterday. The
small size Of the diocese, which num-
bers only twenty clergy. was the chief
objection in the mind Of Bishop Thom-
as, according to a prominent layman,
although the only reason specified In
the letter OF declinatlon is: II am not
Continued on Page Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1920-03-01
AMERICANS ARE FIRED ON
BY TURKS IN MARASH

American relief workers are fre-
quently in danger from the Turks. On
January 20. when lighting began be-
tween the French and Turks at Marash,
an automobile with five Americans and
French officer. enroute 10 Aintab,
were fred on by Turks. Americans In
the American college at Marash were
fired upon when they offered to medi-
tate between the Turks and French.
Evening journal., 1920-03-01
TWO FINAL DEGREES
OF DIVORCE SIGNED

Special to The Evening Jourrei.
DOVER, March IA an adjourned
session Of the Superior Court held Sat
urday. final decrees Of divorces were
signed as follows: Calvin Miller from
Lillian Miller; Thomas Tucker from
Florence Tucker.
The month OF February wss another
large month for charters as TO number
the total number OF charters fled dur
ing the month being $40. Quite a few
increases were also fled during IN,
month.
Evening journal., 1920-03-01
NASONS HONOR
Women, SOLDIERS
DUPONT Lodge Also Unveils
Tablet to Memory of
Service Men
w. ]. HIGHFIELD
LAUDS HEROES

More than 500 men and women, in
Guiding Grand and subordinate lodge
officers and representatives OF most OF
the-Eastern Star chapters. attended the
Ladies' Night banquet and reception to
service men held by dupont Lodge, No.
%, A. F. and A. NJ, In the big banquet
lall IN the Masonic Temple, this city.
Saturday evening. Among the guests
" honor were Grand Master Harry
Mayer, Of Dover, and Deputy Grand
Master William J. Hlghneld, Of this
city. All the blue lodges and most Of
the Masonic bodies were represented by
officers and members.
Yhe banquet hall was decorated
Continued on Page Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1920-03-01
YOULMAY FILE YOUR
TAX RETURN AT NIGHT

Harry T. Graham. Collector Of In
tsrnal Revenue, announced this morn
ing that his once will be open every
evening until March 70, for the benefit
Of working people who can not afford
TO take the time from their work to
make out Federal income tax returns.
The ONCE was crowded this morning.
and the large force Of clerks Is being
tent busy assisting those who have
neglected to make their returns up to
mis- time. Only two weeks now remain
IN which returns may be made.
Evening journal., 1920-03-01
SCHOOL BOARD WANTS BILLS.

Persons having bills against the City
Board Of Education are called upon TO
present them before close Of business
this afternoon, in an advertisement in
serted in newspapers. According 10
Shermer II. Stradley. chairman OF the
finance committee, the Board Is anxious
10 itemlze all claims before preparing
It's budget.
Evening journal., 1920-03-01

WASHINGTON, March 1. UNITED
Press About 10000 Armenlans have
been massacred by Turkish nationalist
forces in Cilicia since lighting began
between French and Turkish troops. ac-
cordlng 10 advlces received at the State
Department today.
The latest massacre reported to the
department told Of atrocities against
the Armenians at Marash, including the
murder Of S5 Armenian girls who were
under the protection Of the American
mission there.
Evening journal., 1920-03-01
BAILEY THINKS 1T
TIME TO LET WIFE GO

During a wranglc with her husband
on Saturday night Martina Bailey. IS
years old, threw a bucket cuspidor and
A glass at him with especially good
aim. and, as a result, she was before
Judge Hastings. In Municipal Court
This morning, on a charge OF assault
and battery. She was dismissed upon
payment OF costs.
Bailey said that he would rather mat
his wife stay away from him.
III he doesn't want ma. won't I've
with him." the girl-wife. replied
Certified MIX for infants-Clovcf
Evening journal., 1920-03-01
TO DISCUS TuBEaCULOsls.

Wilmington Section, Council OF Jew
ish women, viii meet this evening, in
the Temple Of Truth. DR.. Charles
Keene will address the meeting on the
subject Of tuberculosis An interest
ing musical program also WI b, giTen.
Evening journal., 1920-03-01
SUPPER AT OAK HILL.

The women Of the Oak Hill Sunday
School win give q chicken supper, on
Thursday evening. at the Krebs Farm
boardlng house Tho proceeds Will be
Tor the sunday school.