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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-03-06

Sullivan. Dennis w.
Hayes. Howard.
Stelk, John.
Trude. Samuel H.
Mckinley, Charles.
Williams. Charles A
Wells, Hosea W.
J. Kent Green, Legal Assistant
Roy Il. Miller, Chief Clerk.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
TO RALLY
HERE TOMORROW
continued dom Flrst Page.

speeches at previous meetings held in
Wilmington in behalf OF the Polish
loan, today sent a message that he
would be on hand and speak, and IL
is possible representative OF the
Polish legation at Washington, will
come.
A resolution will be introduced. de-
claring that whereas Poland has stood
for nine centuries as the bulwark Of
Christianity and civilization OF west
ern Europe, and. after having vainly
sought peace with the BOlshevist
hordes of Russia, has been forced 10
fight for her very existence Ameri-
can citizens OF Polish birth or descent
pledge themselves TO give their ut
most aid to the republic and call
upon fellow citizens in America TO
help in the fight against anarchy and
oppression by the Bolshevists
Coincident with the meeting here.
similar assemblies will be held in the
larger cities OF the entire country
Delegates from all OF the States east
OF the Mississippi will be sent 10 a
conference which VIII be held in
Washington, probably next week.
This conference will make appeals in
the name OF the 100000 Poles in
America for fullest support od. the
pledges made by the President in be-
half Of free and Independent Poland.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
SUGAR MAY GO
TO ISC POUND
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tonllnucQ from FlrSt Page.
the product on the open market and
get whatever price they can for H..
This, said the wholesale merchants.
viii naturally cause considerable re-
lief but II will not last Ions
several reasons were advanced why
the slump would only be temporary.
by his wholesale merchant, this
morning, among which was that The
Cuban crop was short last year and
ueAl years crop viii not be ready for
the consumer until about the FIRST Of
February. This dealer said very 1T
Tie western beet sugar reaches cities
east OF the Mississippi river, and the
sugar cane Of the south Is shipped TO
New Orleans. where II is manufac-
tured into molasses which naturally
leave this section az the country de-
pendent on Cubar for its sugar
TNN0 Of the largest American sugar
refining companies McCann Re
nnins Company and tho Franklin Re
nning Compay, OF Philadelphia-have
made reduction In heir prices 10
The wholesaler OF the iobber, how
ever, quoting prices this morning al
III ana N1ZJO nundred, I. o. d.
Philadelphia.
Although the price Of hour has de-
creased, a baker said this morning,
that this drop was more than Offset
by The increase in the price OF paper
and freight This equals 40 per cent,
while the cut In the price OF tlour is
only % per cent Pastries other than
bread, In all probability, said this re-
taller. will remain staple. Bread,
however, may take slight drop
should the housewives begin making
their own bread He said a big saw
ing In the cost OF his product could
be effected by the purchasers pre-
their bakery products are wrapped.
Another commodity which has
shown a slight decline. is lard, which
has dropped from i-2 10 4 ~ cents a
pound within Inc past week.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
NmDLETOWN's SOCIAL sIDE

special 10 lnt EVENING journal.
AlDDLETOWN,- Del, April ii.--Mrs.
Emerson Polk, OF pooomoke City. Md.
visited Mrs. ". B. Biggs this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ellison, OF MI
mingion. were Middletown visitors
this week.
No and Mrs. John p. Hudson. OF
smyrna. were overnight visitors with
Alr and Ms. Il D. Howell on Thurs
day.
~ and Mrs. John pits aa. little
son. Jack. Of Virginia. and Alfred T..
C0nncllee have been guests OF Mr.. and
Ms. W. r. COnnellee.
Mrs. Bsssett Ferguson and little
Sons. Of Ridley Park. Pa, have been
staying with her mother, Mrs. James
r. Shallcross.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard A. Pool and
Dr. and Mrs. Warren s Comhs spent
last Sundas al Rehoboth.
Miss Laura Fogel Is entertaining
Miss Sarah Stein. Of Baltimore, nur-
ing carnival week.
Miss Mary GOldsbOrough. of chester.
Pa. be- visiting Miss Harriet Black
Miss Lillian Melvin Is spending
the week at Betterton. Md.
Dr. Charles A Richie and son,
Charles, OF Wilmington, were visitors
at the carnival on Thursday evening.
Mrs George Keener. Of Bethlehem
Pa. and Miss Elizabeth Metien. Of
Wilmington, are visiting Miss Bcrnice
Netltn.
Ms. " liner Parker, Of Dcnions Md ,
is ~. guest Of Miss Madeline PEN
ningion.
Alr and Mrs W. 5. Burpham cf
KrnnedyNille. Nd, have been visiting
re s,ircs here.
a. I. -
caught. Ruth. o. Atlantic City. n.
g.. ~efc recent ,isliprs with fffends
nerer
Mrs 8 2. Lewis. ~ Sen jirt. y.
j.. IS the guest o. Mrs James Red
grave
Evening journal., 1920-08-14

William l.. Belts. for many years a
buyer and manager Of several diff
ferent departments in the big store Of
Lippincolt and Company, has become
manager Of Koshland, Inc, clothiers,
at s2i Market street. Among other
departments at Lippincott's Of which
he had been supervisor, were the
clothing and mems furnishings.
Mr.. Belts expects to open a fur
nishines department for men and
young men at koshlands store about
September 1, and 90 mako some other
changes there that he believes will
make the store even more attractive
10 the buyers Of Wilmington and vi
cinity.
Mr.. Belts is widely known through
out the city and state. He was born
and raised In this city and has Jeen
actively identified with many organi-
cations. He Is a member Of VIII
minFton Lodge Of Elks.. Of all Masonic
bodies, Of the Old Colony Club, OF
the kiwanis Club, OF the Shriners and
Tall Cedars OF Lebanon.
His acceptance Of the position OF
manager Of the koshland store has
been received with interest by his
many friends, hosts OF whom have
called 30 express their well wishes and
90 assure him Of their hearty CO.
operation.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
ARCHITECTS REPORT
SOME BUSINESS

Hance. Neely and Mitchell, archi-
tects, Of this city and Philadelphia,
received bids this week 10 erect a
fire tower at northwest corner Of Six
teenth and Market streets. Philadel-
phia, for Snyder Brothers, of that
city. 10 is 10 he built OF brick and
steel. Z stories high, 10 by feet Stag
roof, concerto floors, electric lighting
and stone foundation Bids were re-
ceived from Thomas C. Trafford, Roger
Atkinson, Graham and Wells, Robins
Contracting Company and the Penn
Engineering and Construction Com
pany. all Of Philadelphia.
Bids are soon due by the Hance
Company for a residence at Merton,
Pa, for William z. Hexamer, OF Phila-
delphia. The building will be iof
frame and stucco, two and half
stories high, % by 30 feet, slate roof,
oak and tile floors, stone foundation
and hot water The bidders are Touri-
son and Tourison L A. Wheeler, B.
Rldgway Evans, Charles C. Pace and
Rodeer Atkinson. all ~ Philadelphia.
John J. Kennedy. architect, Is re-
ceivins estimates for alterations and
additions Ia the residence OF John D.
Rennie, SiNh street and Ford avenue.
Work will start in few days.
Plans are near competitor for a res
idence for James Carr, southeast cor
ner Wawaset avenue and Van Buren
street. The structure will be three
stories high, and will measure 26 by
10 feet Plans and specifications viii
be open for bids the latter part OF
next week.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
DODGE ACTION
ON DELEGATES.
Democratic State Commit
tee Refers Wilmington In
crease TO Convention
MAY ELECT HANDY
TO SOUND KEYNOTE

Action on both the question Of in
creased representation from Whining
ton and selection .of a temporary
chairman for the state Democratic
Committee was postponed by the
Democratic state Committee, which
met yesterday In conjunction with the
Sussex County Committee in George
town.
Wilmington only has nfteen dele
gates and its representatives arc
making a strone fight for more 10
was decided 10 refer the subject 10
The convention itself.
Choice Of a temporary chairman for
the convention viii be made on the
eve Of the convention Former Con-
eresSman l.. Irving Handy. OF smyrna,
is mentioned for the place.
state Chairman Henry r. lsaacs
asked the sanction OF the committee
to take continued action in bringing
the Republicans 10 a definite decision
with regard TO use OF money in cleo
tons. which was granted.
senator Josiah q. Wolcott IN an
address. lauded the Democratic ma
honal ticket.
drew ]. LAynch. Sussex county chair-
man. ;. deH lanvier. Albert $. Polk,
and Edward Y. Hearn. auditor of the
STATE Department at Washington
Anone Others present were Peter
Ford and Timothy J Mooney, or
Wilminrton: Ehen B Frazer, Of New
ark. W. n. Leatherhury, OF Middle
town. ]. w. Crossan. Of Hockessini j..
r Hutton. of Dover. and ]. NJ. Mlnner'
of N,ooiside.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
CITY HISTORY in
.TABLEUXTONIGHT
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kIVOll0ucQ fTuUl fHcl fdstsl
held council at the rocks, where they
met for centuries.
Minuit made the treaty in which the
land on which Wilmington now stands
was brought from Mattahoon, Que
sacus and Elupachen. Chiffon and Ma
homen for a parcel OF wampum and
brass kettles.
The land sold was from the Schuyl-
kill 10 Duck creek. and while tho
treaty Is lost. the affldavit Of the male
made on his return 10 Holland is stlll
in existence in the archives OF Meth
erlands.
The cast consists OF Henry C. Ray
as Peter Miuuet: William George, as
Sven Schultz. Swedish lieutenant; /;
Troops 26 and 81 OF the Boy Scouts.
and boys from the Madison street
playground, who will take the part
of Swedish soldiers, Dutch soldiers
and Indians. Miss Anna Lincoln ar
ranged the setting.
An interesting collection OF VIII
mington's relics has been obtained
To make the tableaux a reproduction
Of the costumes OF 1888 Muskcts
were loaned by the Sons OF Veterans,
brass by Reese and Company, COS
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
union GARENS
TO Celebrate
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kind OF sports and amusements each
is interested in. The committee is
headed by Homer G. Jester. OF Har-
rington street. AS soon as replies
have been received to the question
naires there will be a meeting for
permanent organization and the ap-
pointment OF necessary committees.
This will be within a few DAYS
In the program for the Labor Day
celebration it is expected there will
also be included baby parade II is
believed quite a large procession can
be arranged. as in the renting Of the
houses in the new addition TO the city
there have been no restrictions as 10
children. IL is a faily section and the
children are there in NUMBERS.
Two tennis courts have been laid
out in the Gardens. and one OF these
is also used by the men in the late
afternoons for volley ball which has
become quite popular. some spirited
contests taking place on McLanC
street almost every evening.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
MISS WOTRING COMES
TO WILMINGTON
ID. Erenlnr Ionrnal

s,ss The Evening Journal.
r Md Aug. ii--Iosoph
A,ii slrmer of the Fourth district
die5 lie home Yesterday after q
ionr ss In the 18th year Of his
srr leaves a son. Joseph Miller,
II one daughter. Miss Jennie
nurlnc the absence Of Mrs William
.rn,Vav and family on Wednesday,
, Whit man entered their home and
nurned things topsey-turvy. lie was
detected BY Miss Alice Marcus. sister
IN Mrs. Conway, who had an errend
In The house. The man escaped be-
fore she could, summon help.
Just before midnight on Thursday,
the- Elkton Fire Company were called
io the farm OF Mr.. Wood. near Iron
Hill Station, to put out a blazing
stack Of wheat which had been struck
by lightning
Announcement is made Of the mar
rlagc of Dr. Norman w, cameron,
superintendent OF the Teachers Train
ine school of Baltimore, formerly
principal Of the Elkton High School,
10 Miss Lulu Marguerite Sehrt, daugh-
Ter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sehrt. Of
Baltimore. After Septrnber IS. Or
and Mrs. Cameron viii be al home
at 3io2 Clifton avenue. Baltimore.
Returning from a six months sta,
In san Francisco. California, wher,
she was employed In the United State:
Ordnance Department. Miss Susan
BrattOn Booth, OF Elkton. has accepted
a position with the dupont Company
Of Wilmington.
Reefgnlng her position as County
Home Demonstration Agent Miss Is
ther Wotring has accepted a position
ia Domestic Science IN the Whining
ton High school,
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
MAKE MYSTERY
OF THIS ARREST
from Flrsi pare

GOUlluutu from FlTel Fdkts
Detective Kempski, is OF a good fam
lily and is about Is years OF age, and
efforts are being made 10 hold Slaugh-
ter for United States Court without
bringing her publicly into the case
II possible.
MIR. Ruddell. who has the case in
hand, refused this morning 10 give
any inormation regarding the affair.
Sergeant OF Detectives Benson said this
morning that while his Office had been
cooperating with the Federal authori-
ties he did not feel he should give
out any information
Slaughter was brought 10 This city
Thursday night by Deputy Marshal
Dikes. OF Chicago, on a writ Of re-
moval, and turned over 10 Marshal
Fairy, who had the prisoner locked
up at the police station over night,
removing him 10 the New Castle
county workhouse yesterday after
noon.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
1920 TO BE
STATE'SBEST
REVENUE YEAR
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tne charter business transacted dur
ing that period.
During the year 1918 the entire
number Of charters filed at the State
Department was 2i7s. The total num-
her OF charters filed during 1919 was
4oyo, The largest ever filed in the his
tory Of the state up 10 that time.
The amount Of franchise tax recciv-
ed by the State treasurer from char
iers alone during 1913 was Si,5.-
The amount Of revenue received
by the Secretary Of State for the first
six months OF 1920 from charters
alone shows the following by months I;
January. S3iOS943i: February. S9g.-
9l776; March, Ss3, ,7s7 So April. 500
6s6.50; May, S9i ,97i.2i: June. 800. i93.-
.6S. Total for six months. s797,iOO 96.
or but a fraction over S200,OOO Of The
entire receipts from charters for the
entire year of 1919 in the Secretary Of
States office. The amount Of fran
chise tax for charters received by the
state Treasurer for the entire year Of
1919, was s22S, ,SS4i9, while for the
first six months OF 1920 IL amounted
TO 1910 0iSi79
Naturally with the Increase in rev.
enue during 1919 has also come an
increase in number Of charters filed
during the first six months OF 1920, as
follows: January, $50; February,
527; March, COS; April, SIP; May, 527
June, 4S7. (These do not include in
creases in capital stock or changes
Of name.l The grand total for the
six months was 1855, or but i3iC
less than the entire year OF 1919. The
total for 1919 was 4,69S.
The record month for charters dur
ing The past six months was Janu-
airy. with $50. MarcH was second
with COG.
The. States revenues, in addition
10 the charters, also show an increase,
the total for the six months from all
sources, including charters, fees, au-
tomobile licenses. commissions, etc.
totalling Sii70i32. .36.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
DEATHS.

DEATHS.
DALLARD-In this city on August "a,
1920, Jane ballard, widow Of Ambrose
ballard, aged 80 years.
Relatives aud friends are invited 70 at.
tend the funeral services from her latS
residence, IS W. Twelfth street, on Tues.
day afternoon, August IL. at ? o'clock. In
terment at Mt Olive cemetery.
BEELER--In this city on August II,
1920. Eleanor Graves Beeler, wife OF
DR.. Bruce H. Beeler.
Funeral and interment strictly private
the remains at the residence Of her
hrother-in-law, Harry R. Craig, 307 W.
2ith street, on Sunday, from 1 to p. NJ.
McCLOSkEY-In this city, on August II,
1920, Michael ]. McCloskey. aged IS
Relatives. friends, Lodge No las. L. o.
o. Moosei Wilmington Local, No ~,
L A. Of r. R s F; of Mechanics, Si ,n.s,.5 ana "a
attend the funeral at his late residence,
Palmer's Row, on Monday morning. at
Q o'clock. Requiem mass at st. Pat
rick's Church. Interment at Cathedral
cemetery.
70, 1920, Margaret G, wife Of wharton
L. Derickson, aged 54 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral services at her late
Eesidienee, us North scott scott street on
o'clock (iocal time). Interment az Sill
verbrook cemetery.
McDONALD-In Newport, on August IL,
1920 Mary. wife OF william MeDon-
aid, aged 80 years.
Relatives and friends are invited 20 at
tend the funeral services from her late
residence, Newport, Del, on Monday
morning, at o'clock Oocal time). Re-
duiem mass at st. Elizabeth's Church. In
torment at Cathedral cemetery.
BRANNAN---In this city, on August II,
1920. Abbie A. wife OF William N,
the late James P. Hayes, aged % years.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 at
tend the funeral services from her late
ds- afternoon, August Is, at 8 o'clock.
Interment az Riverview cemetery.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
MARKET CLOSE
WAS IRREGULAR

NEW YORK. Aug. "a United Press)
Prices were irregular at the open
ing Of the stock market today. U. S.
Steel opened at S77s, off ss; American
Sugar ii5%, unchanged; Sinclair Oil
p, up $ Baldwin iO6, OF X Mexican
Petroleum i5s. up i%; U. S. Rubber
Sc, up 7s; Maxwell Motors iO7h. up
h; Crucible i34, of y; Food Pro-
ducts 50, up " Southern Pacific 9iN.
up $; Texas Company 45A. up u
Bethkhem B., "a, up - Industrial Al
cohol 81, up 4; Union Pacific ii7A,
up 9s.
There was an easing or OF prices
near the close after traders had COW
cred short contracts. With the ex-
oeption Of the more active high-priced
issues. reactions were fractional.
Crucible lost to 1872. Trading was
extremely light right bo the CLOSE.
The market closed irregular.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
VITAL STATISTICS.

HoWard r. Frantz, secretary OF The
Board Of Health, reports nine new
cases Of transmissible diseases in the
fever, 3: whooping cough, 3; diph-
theria, 2; typhoid fever, 4.
There were 26 deaths, IS births and
81 marriages reported. For the cor
responding week OF last year there
were 10 deaths, so births and 10 mar
riages.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14

Conner and their daughter Dorothy.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. W. Johnson, Jr..
entertained Mr.. and Mrs. William
Frederick, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ely
and Mr. and Mrs. Hover, from VIII
mington.
Mrs. Minor c. Smith had Mr.. and
Mrs. Burton sharp, Miss Lille Pugh,
Erwin johnson and Miss Dorothy
pNla a. har G1iaStE-
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
CITY BANK CLEARINcs

Glearlngs Of the local banks for the
week ending today as announced by
the Farmers Bank, the clearing house
were s2,s62,6i7i3. as compared with
S4,20Si04i6 for the corresponding
week Of last year.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14

tunes by Miss Emily Bissell and the
Salvation Army Governor Minuits
costume by Frank Biesinger, and
flood lights by the Garrett-Nfiller Com
pany.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
PRINTERS UNION CONVENTION.

The convention OF the InternatlOnaI
Typographical Union In Albany, n.
Y. 10 which Charles p Saylor Is
delegate from this CITY. will conclude
rs business today. The convention
has been In session all week.
The report Of the secretary treas
urer showed the membership 10 be
7i.7i9. The organizations total as
sets on July 81 last were 81 ,966, ,003.
In six years the International Typo
graphical Union has spent A,1i3,-
S76.5i for beneficial purposes, dis
trihuted as follows Old age pensions,
s2OiS.3 .3S5: mortuary benefits, ST.
s2i PSI az; Union Printers Home, SSH
26iii,
The convention will be held next
year in Quebec.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
LOCAL SECURITIES

Laird and Company. dupont Build
ing. furnish the following quotations
Of local securities:
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
WRANGLE HITS
REDSN CRIMEA
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to the fullest extent against the Boil
shevih.


PARIS, Aug. "a Omitted Press).-
Three French cruisers were ordered
TO Odessa today 10 protect French
and Brazihan sailors on the ships Ba-
tavia and Alegretto, which the Boil
shevil,i are holding at that port. The
reds hold the steamers on the ground
that they were carrying cOntraband
TO General Wrangel, anti-Boishevik
leader in the Crimea.
The French scout ship, kitoboy, was
ordered today TO report at Constan-
tinople, there 10 await the ORDERS Of
General WrangeL
WARSAW, Aug. Is CNight-United
Press).-With the reds reported only
20 miles from Warsaw on the north,
100000 people gathered here tonight
and swore to defend the city to the
last drop Of blood.
The arowI OF the guns could he
heard in the distance as the great
thronq assembled under the sky and
pledqed itself TO battle to the end.
The people were grimly determined.
There were many armed women in
the crowd and soldiers who had been
invalided back. but were going out 20
the front again TO resume the fight.
Despite this loyalty TO the uatlon IL
is evident that the great mass of the
people have lost faith in the army
leaders and in the government Pol
ish Bolsbevild are busy behind the
lines and they boas that "the red
tide is rising.
Marshal Pilsudski, once a national
hero and leader Of the armies, is close
ly guarded for fear of an attempt at
assassination. PilSdsh is ready to
flee.
The remainder Of the Polish armis-
tice delegates were 10 cross the lines
Saturday morning. The delegation is.
presided over by Under Secretary Of
Foreign Affairs Domhsky. Newspaper
men were going with them.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14

The Want Ads Will sail summer
homes and rent furnished apartments
during any season OF the year.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
NEW YORK COTTON

NEW YORK, Aug. "A UNITED Press
cotton prices were steady at the
opening Of the market today. Open-
ing prices were: October 1926. of 6.
December 30d2, OF 6; May 2sS7. up 9.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14

said a grateful son TO his old
dad Il have figured out that
] have cost you just st.3S2 since
was born. My average cost per
month is the same IN dollars as
my present age in years. ! viii
earn enough by my 2ist birthday
TO repay you all have cost"
How much will the young man
have 10 earn?
Answer TO No. i9S.
The word PLUMP.
Copyright, 1920. by sam Loyd.)
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
CHICAGO GRAIN.

CHICAGO, Aug. Il United Press. -
Opening grain:
Wheat, Dec 24iG42: March 242.
Corn, Sept. i4s1s94s; Dec. 1858
@25.
oats, Sept. 7i%@%: Dec. 7OM.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
SHANTY HIDES
WHISKY STILL
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other officers At first he refused TO
give any information, but finally
talked freely admitting that he oc-
casionally made little bit OF liquor"
but denied that he ever sold any.
Flanagan is being held at the po-
lice station as a suspect while an in
vestigation is being made, as the on
GERS are convinced others are inter-
ested in the still.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
SineS and Welch
Florists

2f2 WEST EIGHTH STREET.
Cut Flowers and Funeral Designs
a Specially.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
CARD OF rHANKs-

CARD OF THANKS.
/ wish to thank my many friends and
members OF st. Antonio and Christopher
Columho societies, and brother employees
OF Harlan's Boiler Shop, for their kind
ness, sympathy and beautiful floral Of
ferings during my recent bereavement
Of my huseand-Mrs. Pauline Monticello,
90 Tatnall St.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14
BRAIN TESTS

MINUTES TO ANSWER THIS
NO. 400.
Evening journal., 1920-08-14

Don't wait for success 10 come 10
ynu, command Il 10 come 10 you by
means of a Want Ad.-Adv