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Evening journal., 1920-03-25
SEEKS CHANGE in LAW
In VICE CASE TRIALS

Announcement Is made by City So
lcltor Huxley that when he appeals TO
the special session OF the Legislature
to grant Wilmington authority to de-
wise new means OF collecting revenue
from sources other than real estate. he
VIII also request the lawmakers to
give added powers to the mayor and
change jurisdiction In certain cases
from The Court OF General Sessions to
the City Court.
Mr. Huxley declares the present
method OF appointing members OF the
Utllhles Commission impracilcable and
he Is Of the opinion that the clty's ex-
ecutlve should have the power to APP
point members from the city at large
Instead OF being confined 10 one nom
each OF the representative districts Of
Abe city
His second recommendation will be 10
give the City Council Jurisdiction over
pll vice cases from Wilmington. Al
present all such cases are heard before
the Court OF General Sessions.
Mr. Huxley Is expected 10 appear be
fore the legislature tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
GRCCERS GIVE S1OO
TO JEWISH RELIEF

One hundred dollars was contributed
last night by the Retails Grocers' As
ISOLATION 10 the Jewish Relief Fund.
following an appeal for help by
Joseph Blerman. The meeting was held
In Eden Hall and was attended by about
100 members. with E. f. Denny pre-
siding.
J. Scott Kelly. new member. and
formerly a member OF the Retail
Grocers' Association OF Pat trson and
Jersey City, delivered an address on
ways and means OF bettering the oFganl-
zation j. H. Sayres. another new
member. also delivered short address.
A communication was read from MT.
Stradley, organizer Of the Retail
Grocers OF Pennsylvania. who VIII
speak al the next meeting OF the asso-
citation. Wednesday evening, March 81.
His subject VIII be CLOSER cooperation
OF the erocers with view TO giving a
fair deal TO the consumers"
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
Mrs. s. A. PIERCE DEAD.

Mrs. Sarah Ann Pierce. widow OF j..
Wesley Pierce. formerly OF Wilmington
died at the home OF her daughter. Mrs.
William II. Williams In West Phlladel-
phia yesterday morning.
Mrs. Pierce was In h-r eighty-eigh' n
year. and had been a member OF Sec
ond Baptist Church for nfty-four years
The funeral Will take place tomorrow
morning from the residence OF her
daughter. No. 5632 HadH Id street Yves.
Philadelphia. with interment In Ch,s
ter-Bethel Cemetery. Three sons and
two daughters survive her: Mrs Clara
A. Loper. Howard C. Pierce anu Mrs.
William II. Williams, OF Phllad lphla:
Minor C. Pierce OF Camden. N. J.. and
Oihle NJ. Pierce OF Wilmington,
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
E. A. TURNER HEADS
STATE HEPTAS0PHS

The thrty-thrd annual communica-
tlon OF the r w. Grand conclase OF the
lleplasophs or Seven Wise Men came TO
a close yesterday after the election Of
officers as follows:
NJ Z. Grand Archo0. Edward A. Tur-
ner; n. w. Grand Chancellor, Amos
l.. Harkness: r.. w Grand Pro, ost.
William r. shannon; a w. Grand
Scribe, William Winirup; Il. w. Grand
Treasurer. Thomas Z. Gcmmul; NJ w.
Grand Prelaie. Joseph Turner; r. w.
Grand Inspector General. Harvey f.
Nichols: h. w Grand Herald. Benia-
min b Mitchell; r w. Grand Warder.
Herbert Renshaw; n w. Grand SEN
llnel. William S. Smith; H. w Grand
Instructor, j. G. A. Miller; member
elect OF Grand Executive Committee,
John Moore.
The committees appointed were SUI
prcme Representatives George q Soud-
er. Har, ey +. Budd. j. Moore, supreme
Allernaies, Albert V. crossgrove. J b.
Nicholson. sr, Thomas A Gemmlll
Trustee for three years, Charles O.
Foord: Trustee for two years. Or.
Charles NJ. Almond; Trustee for one
year James Dover: Committee on Ap-
peals. Leon A. Craig. A. b. Crossgrove'
william f. Eby; Bylaws. l. A. Craig'
w. C. Miller II. @. Carson Finance
John Weldman, George @ Souder'
Charles Y. Robinson; state OF The Or
der. James Dever. II. c. Thomas, NJ. w.
Nicholson.
Amos l.. Hardness. the retiring Grand
Archon. was presented with a gold
grand archon's badge. by me r. w.
Grand Conclave. The Brandywlne Con,
clave will entertain The r. w. Grand
Conclave at It's meeting In 1921.
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
FINDS AFTERMATH
SPLENDID PLAY

Elias WetsteIn. who Is connected
with the Playhouse OF this city. Is In
Atlantic City for his health nr. Wet
stein Witnessed performance Of
Aftermath" In that city on Monday
night This attraction opens II The
Playhouse this evening.
In letter received from Mr.. Wet
stein today by The Evening Journal.
he stated: Il was impressed with the
show and likewise the capacity audi
ence. II deserves all the praise you can
bestow upon II II Is truly an all-star
east, everyone enactlng his or her role
perfect accord. Pauline Lord and
Cyril Scott received most OF the ap-
piause OF the audience. although Helen
Ware and Forrest Robinson, as usual
performed admirably. The Afierma h.
VIII nave a brief tour, for II goes di-
recily 10 Broadway. where ii is ex-
pccied II VIII have long run"
Aftermath begins It's engagement
his evening at the Playhouse and viii
continue the rest OF the week. Edwin
Milton Royle. author OF the story, VIII
be In this city to witness the performs
ances He Will address the Drama
League Of Wilmington and its friends
tomorrow afternoon at 4.30 o'clock In
The Playhouse. He Will speake on MY
Experiences With Edwin Booth" This
evening members OF the league Will at
tend the performance OF Aftermath" +"
The Playhouse management today said
Il had no hesltancy in guaranteeing
Aftermath" as a flne play.
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
MRS powNEY 81 TODAY

Mrs Narcissa ]. Downey celebrated
her eighty-thlrd anniversary today. al
the home Of her daughter. Mrs. John
X, Wright. No. ii07 French street. Mrs.
Downey bears the remarkable distinc-
slon OF being able to read, write and
sew without the. aid OF glasses, and
enjoys helping her daughter with the
general housework
Several friends and relatives called
on Mrs. Downey and presented her
with many tokens OF their affection,
and wished her many returns Of the
natal day.
Mrs. Downey was born on a farm in
Delaware. and not until she had at
iained the age OF 70 years had she en-
joyed a ride on a steamboat.
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
CITY TO HEAR OF
COOPERATIVE LEAGUE

Under the auspices OF the Consumers
League. the cooperative movement
win be presented at two meetings In
this city tomorrow by Mrs. James p.
Warbasse OF the Cooperative League OF
America. She viii speak at 800 o'clock
n The parlors OF the New-Century
Club and az s.i5 o'clock In City Council
chamber. Mayor Taylor VIII preside at
the evening meeting, which VIII be H.
lustrated by lantern slides.
Both meetings viii be open to the
public
The league's bulletin for March, ex-
plains the interest OF the Consumers
League. In the co operative movement
and contains a definite statement TO The
effect that the league does not Intend
10 organize a cooperative society or to
establish cooperative store 1T does
feel. however. that the cooperative
movement Il OF such significance that
everyone who Is interested In any phase
OF our Industrial life, either as employer,
worker or consumer. should be accu-
raiely Informed With regard 10 It's edu-
cational and economic ideals and possl-
bliliies."
Mrs. Warbasse, who Is educational
secretary OF the Cooperative League Of
America, is especially well qualified 10
bring Information with regard to the
cooperative movement both at home
and abroad She has recently presented
the subject at two iarge conventions In
Chicago. the All-American Farmer
Labor Convention and the National
Convention OF the League OF Women
Voters.
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
TO AGAIN INSPECT
BRANDYWINE CREEK

Arrangements were made today by
Councilman Abrahams and Colonel ].
p Jervey. u. S. Engineer officer for
Wilmington district. for a joint inspec-
tion trip by City Council and Colonel
Jervey OF the Brandywlne. The party
win assemble at the Public Building at
3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Motor
cars probably VIII be used TO convey
the party along the stream and some
soundings may be taken from boa 5.
II is probable Council will recon-
mend the changing OF the Eleventh
street bridge 10 Twelfth street and re-
moval OF a number OF distractions 10
the curr Mt Of the stream. in order to
provide free flow Of wafer In time OF
freshets.
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
EIGHTEEN IN CALVARY CLASS

Right Reverend J ~ Mccormick
3 shop OF Western Michigan. admins
tered the sacrament OF confirmation TO
a class OF e'ghfesn persons In Cal
vary Protestant Episcopal Church last
yen'ng. The class VIII receive FIRST
communion on Easter Sunday.
The class to whom The sacrament
was administered comprises the fol-
lowing Della Bottomley. Ruth Cath
cart. May Donovan Paul Dyer. Ms.
Jennie Emery. May Gibbons. Mary Glib
bons. Mrs Hanna Keisler. Arthur Ke's-
Ter. Freda Cat 5, Thomas Smith. Eta
May Smith. Emily Valentine. Margaret
Sutton William McBlain. Marshall
Tindall Ruth Ousely and Vera S.rad-
Icy. they were presented by the rec
tor. Rev. II. Stevens.
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
GOOD REPUTATION
LIFTS JAIL TERM

Prison sentence OF one month impos-
ed upon Giovanni Duennelli recently for
carrying concealed a deadly weapon,
was ordered cancelled by Deputy Judge
Finger In Municipal Court this morning,
upon the proving OF good previous
reputation OF the man by his counsel,
j. Frank Ball. The remainder OF the
sentence. a fine OF 500 and costs, will
stand.
Mr.. Ball had taken an appeal In a..
case after the sentencing OF the man,
but withdrew II. deciding to take the
action that he took today.
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
ACCUSE THIS PAIR
OF WINE SALE

Hearing in the case OF Antonio BouN Q
and his wife. Angeline Bouve. charged
with selling intoxicating liquor with
out a license. was continued until
Tuesday. by Deputy Judge Finger. In
Municipal Court, this morning.
The home OF the Bouves No. SCI
North Rodnsn street. was raided last
night by Police Sergeant Donahue and
Officers Laskowski and DeBriscOe
Three barrels and several bottles OF
wine are said 10 have been found IN
the house.
Nazaro Cyracko. supposed 10 have
purchased wine from The defendants
was held m 500 bail as a witness
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
TnnEE AccInrNr VICTIMS.

Three accident cases were treated al
the local hospitals
Wellington Solomon. No 10 Decatur
street. was treated al the Delaware Hos
pital. for lacerat'ons OF the hand. re-
ceived while working at the Mccullough
Iron Works.
Stan Mayski. No. 6ii Church street
for lacerations OF the left hand. and
Aaron Kardjseios for burns on the riyht
foot received while working at the
Malleable Iron Works were treated at
the Homeopathic Hospital.
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
DEPRECATES EXPENSE
OF SPECIAL SESSION

The Good Governmen. League OF Della
ware. at a special meeting last night IN
the han OF The Weccacoe Fire Engine
Conn any. adopted a resolution calling
ION The Legislature 10 vote against ne
suffrage amendment copy OF the
resolutions viii BE- sent TO The Leg.sla
ture by James J.. McGraw. secretary
OF the league.
The resolution calls attention 70 the
expense on The state caused by thc
special session and declares The suiflane
a violation OF State rights
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
uEIlr- srnFcKI.E nm cIIY

AZ meeting under the auspices OF The
American Legion. In the rooms OF the
Chamber OF Commerce this afternoon.
Lieutenant Joseph s. Stoeckle viii BE-
the principal speaker. Lieutenant
Stoeckle Is in the CITY In the interest OF
former service men. Representatives
OF the Chamber OF Commerce, the Ki-
wants Club, the Rotary Club. the Ameri-
can Red Cross. the Y NJ. C A. the Y.
w. c A, the Y. NJ. H. A.. the knights
OF Columbus the Jewish Welfare Asso-
clailon. the army and navy recruiting
stations and others VIII attend
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
SAY HE STOLE DISHES

Adam shockley. Negro. was held IN
$500 bail for hearing tomorrow morn
ing on a charge OF larceny by Deputy
Judge Finger In Municipal Court this
morning. Shocklcy Is accused of steal
ing some dishes, pots. pans and other
culinary articles from the home OF
Curtis Layton, also Negro.
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
cEN. nInn,s rtNERAL SIMPLE.

The funeral serVIces OF Lhe Iate Gen.
al Charles Bird held al his residence
yesterday afternoon were impressive.
but simple. In accordance with the wish
OF the General. The Rev. Charles L..
Candee. pastor OF Westminster Church.
read the prayer at the home after
which the body was conveyed TO the
church
The body was met at the church by
a large dcleraion Of friends from
WashInglon. D c.
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
WALL sTnEET TO SAVE DAYLIGHT.

C0mmenclng next Monday, The New
York Stock Exchange VIII open at .
"A. NJ. Wilmington time. and close at 2
p. NJ. Wilmington time. This change
win be made to coincide with the day
llght saving law OF New York. which
becomes effective at 2 A. NJ. next Sun
day.
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
THEY'RE CURED OF DOPE" u,nrr.

Cured OF the drug habit aficr re-
celvins treatment at tho workhousc.
George w. Jackson. Negro. and Ellis w.
Young were released on parole In
Municipal Court this morning with in
structions that they must report 10 the
police every Saturday afternoon for ex-
animation. The mon were also warned
to stay away from any place where
they know there was dope"
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
CANAL FORMALLY
TRANSFERRED TO U. S.

Transfer Of the Chesapeake and Della
ware Canal. property to the United
States. represented by Marshal Martin
F. Fairy has been tlled In the county
board OF assessment The amount In
volved is s2,5i42s9.C4.
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
cnIraGE pRAYEn MEETING.

The weekly cottage prayer meeting
OF the New Methodist Protestant
Church. viii bc held at tho home OF
Mrs. @. Evans No. 402 McCabc ave-
nue.. tonight. Miss Myrtle Baus. from
tho Deaconess Home in Baltimore, Will
be tho speaker.
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
If YOU SUFFER
FROM INDIGESTION
You VIII be Interested In How This
Woman Secured Relief.

She had been bothered with fire.
qicnt spells OF sickness. due to q
weak. sick stomach. Read her own
words:
Il know must have tried two
dozen different rem dies In efforts TO
end my stomach trouble Not one
gave me permanent relief until some
one tod me 10 try VI d !. and dd
I didn't expect anything wonderful
from II. but Il did what none OF the
others could do. II positively freed
me from ind gestlon In gratitude |
intend 10 tell every living soul know
how splendid Il Is"
tslgnedl MRS BEcKIE ACTOR
22i3 : 5h ST.. Philadelphia. Pa
Buy VI. d. l. at any drug store
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
WILSON ENJOYS VACATION

Willard Wilson. OF No, 705 Adams
street, leader OF the popular Wilson
Orchestra. Is enjoying a trip at jack
sonville and st. Augustine, Fla. He ex-
poets 10 return 10 this city next week.
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
LOCATES Dn. pELLrTTER

Inquiry In The Evening Journal for
the present address OF Or. J. Pelietier
has brought the Information that he
has left Wilmington and Is now living
at No. 26i Rue Visitation. Montreal,
Canada.
Evening journal., 1920-03-25
TnIEF GErs TEAcIIERs MnNEY.

Five dollars. the property Of one OF
the teachers, was stolen some time yes
terday. during the school session OF. No
81 School. Seventeenth and Union streets.
Evening journal., 1920-03-25

Virginia Dare Wine. SOC bottle. SAT-
urday only. Non-alcohollc SchIanger'k.
Fourth and Orange streets.-Ady.
Evening journal., 1920-03-25

wild Cherry and Apricot 75c a quart
Non-alcoholic. Saturday only. Schlan-
gers, Fourth and Orange streets.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-02-18

want 70 know, and that Is what / am
prepared TO tell YOU"
The Governor then reviewed the con-
siitutional status Of the amendment.
officially he.said. the amendment would
not be presented 10 him at an. II the
Legislature ratines the amendment
the Governor cannot ratify II. II the
Legislature refuser 10 raiify, he said.
the Governor Is without power 20 re-
wise that action.
The question OF ratification or non
ratification is solely and entirely for
he Legislature TO determine" con-
linucd the Governor. 1T does not
come before the Governor OF the State
in any official capacity at ALL"
That part Of the argument advanced
by the speakers, that the Governor end
The Democratic party should rcpudi0te
the ahi-suffrage plank in The Demo-
cratic platform. the Governor answer
ed by saying
Il don't think that in a matter
which is without my province. GnN Of
the flrst acts OF my g0verr0rship
should be 10 go before the Legislature,
charged with the duty ss 10 Is, Of de-
Gliding upon This question. and use
whatever influence ! have 20 persuade
The members 70 repudiate that plank,
which Is in that platform"
Governor Richie terminated the
hearing when Mrs Hooker insisted on
direct answer 20 the two questions
which had been asked and stated th7t
speaker Tydings had told his own con
si.iuents he would do exactly what the
Evening journal., 1920-02-18
WHY sgoTEERS NEED RE0L0'
Every mother knows that the care lifting the baby
and loss OF oieep, with sometimes prolonged nursng
are a strain tAe mother system.

Amusing the baby all day long
and then being up half the night
when the baby is ievcrish from
teething or perhaps some serious
illness, result in backachc, head
ache, weakness and nervous ex-
haustion. Yet ever the mother
love watches over the little one re-
gardless OF aching head and
wearied body.
But for her baby's sake every
mother should keep strong and
vigorous. She should renew her
strength 20 meet this steady sap
ping OF her health and vitality.
Rich, healthy blood. full of life
giving oxygen, iron. and the cell
salts that must be supplied to the
cells Of the body 10 maintain health
and vigor, viii keep you strong
and well, restore the glow Of health
20 the pale cheeks, and sive re-
newed strength
REOLO, the great discovery OF
DR.. A. l.. REFUSING, has remarkable
tonic and strength renewing prop
critics. II makes rich. red. healthy
blood. vitalized with oxygen, iron
and ccll-salts. II stimulates the
appetite, aids digestion. tones mp
the heart and nervous system, in
rTeases the red blood cells anc
Evening journal., 1920-02-18

sends through the entire body g
stream OF vitalized, health-restor-
ing blood, that nourishes every
cell Of the tissues, blood, nerves
brain and bones.
Healthy blood makes the whole
body healthy. The cheeks glow,
the eyes sparkle. the step becomes
light and elastic and the wholo
body thrills with the vigor and VII
taliiy Of perfect health.
This wonderful REOLO formu-
II. which has been used with re-
markabie success by DR.. REFUSING
in his private practice. may now be
obtained through registered drug
gists who are Licensed Distributors
Of the DR.. A. L. REFUSING Labora-
tories, Akron. Ohio.
REOLO is not expensive. Each
sealed package contains 100 pleas
ant, tasicless tablets, sufficient for
two weeks treatment, and only
costs a dollar /, is sold under
the Positive Guarantee that II you
are not Absolutely satisfied with the
results after taking the two weeks
treatment, your money will bs
promptly refunded.
fou can obtain REOLO at Miller
DRUG Store, +. ". Lintncr, Prop,
toi-io6 Market street. the Licensed
Distribution for Wilmington
Evening journal., 1920-02-18

Governor said and that Senator Legg
had said the measure could be passed
II the Governor encouraged 10.
The women wefe somcwh1t CREST
fallen az the peremptory manner In
which the Governor refused TO meet
their wishes In assuming a personal
responsibility for the action OF the
Legislature.
Mrs. Ritchie, The Governors mother,
was an interested spectator during the
hearing and listened inienily TO the
speeches OF ihe suffrage De- dcrs
Evening journal., 1920-02-18

ton occupied the greater part Of the
afternoon, final vote being reached
after O'Clock
The yea and nay vote in the Senate
was
For ratification - Bartlett, Burdeitc
Croihers, Gibson. Harrison, Metzerott
Nuttle, Robins. snader-9.
Against ratincation-President Norris
Brady. Bisgs, Disharoon, Eppler, Frick
Goodell. Grason. Legg Mcintosh Mish
Mitchell. Parran. Russell Speicher
sproesser. sitter, Wolfe-iS
The vote for and against ratification
in the House was:
For rati0cat.on-CoX. JOY, Collins,
Mcdaniel. Hall. GLADDEN.. Bradley, T. r.
Grimes. Moore, Andrews, Benson
ShOckley, Of Worcester, Peoples Party
DodJierer. Mcbride Coborn, Covey, Har-
per, Jording, Parker COrbett simmons
Wolf, Hicks. James Campbell. Conrad
Nickel. Peters, Powell. Trickett, Cor
such. LeatherNood. Spenser, Collier
Kendall, Naylor and Shantzer Total
36
Against rat'ncation-Niessrs Tyding:
speaker. Peyerly, Coad. Harris. At
well, Halliday. Rodgers, Wiegand Hen
derson. Lomax. Burke, Duncan, Given
Holzknecht, lice. Wcilbrenner, Hishley
Milbourne. Murphy Squire, Roberts
Fisher Harron, Wachter, Dudley, Ste
Nens. Crockett. Palmer. COblentz, Gut
shall. Rcmsberg. Hopkins, Andrews,
Brambaugh, Bonnet Buck, Burns.
Damcsyn. Dean, Dimarco Baker. Catch,
Iverson Lynch. BBrand. Thomas Camp
bell, II. L. Grvmes, Joues. Joseph Webb,
Kraus, League. Llndauer. Need ne
Fohreny. Garnsley. Candy, Griffith. Wal
ker Klee. Gambriil, Austin, Larmore
and Miles. Total CT
Absent -Messrs. Bowers, OF Kent
and Curry, Of Baltimore.
The bulk OF the vote for ratification
was furnished by the Republicans,
with notable exceptions, who were
Messrs. Henderson. Lomax, Murphy,
Fisher. Harron. Wachter, Cutshall,
Remsburg. kraus. Leagne. Lindauer,
Needing and Fahrney. Total 80.
Democrats who voted for ratification
We're: Messrs. Coburn, Collins, and Nc
Daniel
Mr.. Nerson offered an amendment
providins for a referendum on the suf-
frarc amendment.
Mr. Coblentz raised the point Of or
der that the Federal Constitution makes
Evening journal., 1920-02-18
MD. SUFFRAGISTS
ARE Defeated
Both Houses Kill Attempt at
Favorable Action ob
the Amendment
GOVERNOR REFUSES
TO AID ADVOCATES

ANNAPOLIS. Feb is.-Msryland yes
terday declsively rejected the amend
ment proposed TO The Federal Consttu-
ton giving women the voting priv
lege.
IN the Senate the vote was IS against
ana Q for ratification.
In the House the vote was Ga against
and sc for ratification
Mrs Donald Hooker, leader Of The
suffrage forces. said after the an
nouncement Of the votes in the Senate
aud House that they would not
present legislative session to give wo-
men the statewide voting privilege. She
added her conviction mat 80 states. The
number required to make the amend
meni effective, will have ratified II
within a few months 10 make IL ap-
plc1ble 90 Maryland.
The day was a noisy and eventful
one in the State House. which was
crowded with sunragists and antl-suf
fragists. The sunragists brought Far
sons Band TO Annapolis. The band
played popular airs in the state House
corridors before The Senate and House
met and after midafteiuoon recess.
The days proceedings began with q
call upon Governor Bitchie by the suf-
fragists, who criticised his stand on
the amendment
The next move was in The House
where shortly after noon the ratillcd
tion came up as a special order. 70
was pushed 20 final action, the House
patiently listening TO long debate
then indulglng in a recess, and on ro-
assembling sent the resolution TO its
grave.
In the Senate the ratification resolu-