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Evening journal., 1920-05-14
ANTS DECLARE
Line IS firm
Original Opponents of Suf-
frage Tell Women They
Won't Shift
LOOK FOR SECOND
DEFEAT IN HOUSE

Members OF the Delaware Associa-
tion Opposed to Suffrage. met at tho
home OF Mrs. Henry B. Thompson.
the president, this morning TO discuss
plnas for next week, when the Legis-
lature Will meet and second vote
on suffrage may be taken in the
House on il.
There Is absolutely no change in
my district was the statement made
by one down-State anu-snffragist-
and the tone Of lhe other reports
was similar Mrs Thomson a.
cussed with her workers steps 10
keep the cause lore the members.
despite the assui ui,s Of unwaVerlng
forces.
She Informed tie workers that she
had received many letters in response
TO query she had put before the
members Of the House regardinc
tehir stand N the suffrage question IS
again called in that branch for a
vote. Like the statements made at
today's meeting most OF the replies
were on the same tone. A letter that
IS typical OF the others reads as fol-
lows.
Mrs. Henry B. Thompson,
"Greenville, Del.
Dear Madam-iOur note received
and will say my flrst stand is final
No doubt you feel somewhat vUn-
Continued on PAGE Tenl
Evening journal., 1920-05-14
TRY
SUFFRAGE STAB
woman's Party Objects to
Alleged Unfair Methods
in Sussex Co.
TRY TO DISCREDIT
G. o. P. FRIENDS

Woman's Party leaders here today
expressed indignation concerning the
tactics which they say are being en-
ployed by the Democratic politicians
ia the hope OF preventing ratification
Of the suffrage amendment by the Del
aware legislature. The womenn de-
clare they have reliable information
that Democratic workers In The lower
part OF lhe Stale are trying 90 man
ufacture feeling against suffrage with
the double purpose OF discrcditlng
the Republicans who voted for rati-
flcati0n IN the Senate and of prevent
ing favorable action in the House In
order that the Republican Stale OF
Delaware may lose The credit OF com
pleting ratification.
Women cannot patiently overlook
such tactics" said Mrs. Florence Bay
ard Hilles. State chairman. These
efforts are falling however, the eyes
OF Sussex Republicans have been open
ed 20 the political maneuvers going
on In their midst and they are refus-
ing 10 play into The hands Of those
who are trying 10 defeat ratilcailon
for the sake OF party advantage. Be-
yOnd a doubt the Republican majority
in the House will give more than the
Eumber of votes required for ratinca-
ton as soon as that action Is possible
after the Legislature reconNenes on
Monday"
TWO open air meetings viii be held
tomorrow. at which Miss Anna Mceue,
OF Philadelphia, will be the speaker;
Miss NcCue will speak az Eighth ana
Market streets at Z O'Clock IN the ar
ternoon and at Ninth and Market at
o'clock tomorrow evening.
Evening journal., 1920-05-14
rain FAILS TO
HALT DOUGHNUTS
Salvation Army Workers
Dispose of Delicacies
Despite Weather
SCHOOLS, BUILDINGS,
STORES ARE INVADED

A little thing like rain failed 10 stop
the sale Of salvation Army doughnuts
today by the women who have taken
hold OF the movement 10 raise $4,000
for the work OF the Army In Whining
ton and Delaware.
The sale went ahead at A O'Clock
this morning as per schedule. I'm this
ii was directly In keeping with the
work Of the SalvatiOnists, which goes
forward every day in the year. rain
or shine, or under shot and shell. as
was shown In the great war. What?
Postpone the doughnut sale for rain 90
cried Mrs. g.. p. NJ Rumford and Mrs.
j. W. Mccoy almost In the same
breath, at the headquarters establish
ed for the Army fund In the Church
building at Tenth and Market streets.
Nothing short OF a disaster can stop
IT," Mrs. RumnOrd went on. "Wc
women do not do things that way.
Moreover, The dOughnuts will be fresh
from the ovens this morning and this
afternoon and Will be amply protected
from the weather. Why a rainy day
is The best day 20 eat good doughnuts
Ask any man-aSk any OF the boys
who have returned from overseas
they'll tell you"
While she was speaking, Mrs.
RumfOrd was busy arranging a long
row Of market baskets lined with fine
tissue paper. Mrs. Mccoy and several
other women Of the committee were
doing likewise. Mrs. Rumf0rd Is The
chairman OF the doughnut committee
and she has organized a corps OF
workers that would make a regular
army officer enviOus. Mrs. Mccoy is
her first assistant.
At this iuncture girls who had been
enlisted In the cause, began arriving
Continued on Page Ten
Evening journal., 1920-05-14
MR.. AND MRS. GEM
MARRIED 63 YEARS

Mr.. and Mrs. William Bayard Gem.
OF 100 Van Buren street. tomorrow
viii observe the siXty-third anniver-
sary OF their wedding. Mr.. Gem is
81 years old, and Mrs. Gem Is SO years
old. Both are enjoying health.
There VIII be no formal celebration
Of the wedding anniversary. II Is
thought, however, many friends will
call and extend best wishes.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Gem have been
actively identified with Asbury NJ. z.
Church for many years, Mr.. Geen be
ing an official member Of the church.
For fOrty-fOur years Mr.. Gem was in
charge OF the boilers for the Mary
land, Delaware and Central divisions
OF the Pennsylvania Railroad. At the
age OF 20 years he was retired
Mr.. and Mrs. Gem were married at
the home Of William Stilley, an uncle
OF Mrs. Gem. who had lived on Pop
lar street. between Second and Third
streets on May i5, 1856 by the Rev.
lgnatius r. Cooper. who at that time
was pastor Of Union NJ. +. Church.
Evening journal., 1920-05-14
WILSON AGAIN
ENJOYSHEALTH
President Better Than at
Any Time Since West
ern Trip
WORKS HARD ON
GOVERNMENT JOB

WASHINGTON. May a. qiniied
Press 49," President Wilson is In fbe
Dest condition he has been since his
western trip and Is improving rspidivn
Ut. Cary T.. GraysOn. declared iode,-
During the last two or three da,,s
ms condition has shown ospccial IN.
This is tie 1rsl definite oommen,
made by Grayson on the presidenf, ,
uealtn IN many weeks
Inc President Is working harder
llan az any time since he returned
rom the peace conference. according
20 NOSE close TO him. He Is keenins
very close watch on Congress ana K
ADVISED or every move made at fhe
capital, 10 was learned.
During this week his removed acfi,.-
iiy mas been marked by his .elegram
20 Oregon Democrats demanding thai
convention delegates be pledged to
support his treaty. his reiteraifon of
mat stand In a wire sent bv Secre-
lh'y Iumulty OF Oregon Democrats tho
following day, bis reception OF the
uruguyan and Belgian convoys. his
reDuke 10 Congress in Vet0ing fhe
legislative, executive, judicial appro-
pridtion Dill, cabinet meeting and
MS message 10 the Southern Baptist
convention, drawing attention TO the
treaty issue. Tomorrow ne will re-
ceiNe the japanese and Polish ENJOYS.
Evening journal., 1920-05-14
BANDIT MAIL
CLERKAT BAY,
Police SLAY
Walton RObs Illinois Cen
trail Train of Half Mil
l;On in Currency
TRAPPED, HE OPENS
FIRE FROM WINDOWS

CHICAGO. May a UNITED pressl-
Horace IT. Walton. 30 years OF age OF
-. Joseph, Mo, a former postal clerk.
was shot TO death in a revolver duel
with nifty police In his apartment
early today. after he had held up the
mail car OF an Illinois Central passen-
ger train near kankakee, Illinois and
escaped with mail bags estimated TO
contain 100000.
The money was recovered
Two policemen were seriously
wounded In a revolver battle.
Walton boarded the train al Kanka-
kee at midnight Posing as "a postal
Inspector he gained admitiance 10 the
car. He held I've railway mail clerks
az a reVolvers point for two hours
while the train was running TO Chi
cago.
Suspicion was directed az Walton
when two policemen saw him allght
from moving train with a heavy
bag in his hand, on the outskirts OF
the city. patr0lman Roberts was in
iured probably fatally. when he en-
gagged Walton. The bandit was pur-
sued 20 his apartment a mile away
where he harricaded himself. Fifty
policemen etormed the building. The
neighborhood was terr0rized by the
battle which followed. After battle
Of half an hour Chief OF Detectives
Mooney. armed with a revolver. stood
before a door through which Walton
was firing and empiied his revolver.
There was no response from the room
Police found Walton lying on a lounge
Continued on Page Tenl
Evening journal., 1920-05-14
WORKHOUSE STORY
ABOUT FINISHED

Having devoted The greater part
OF yesterday and Wednesday 10 hear
ing prisoners at the Workhouse. who
had not been called at the previous
hearings Of the legislative committee
which is investigating conditions at
the WOrkhouse. members Of the COM
mittee concluded their Investigation
Tho committee Will now proceed 10
read the testimony and each member
is TO submit what he terms 10 be
the salient features of the investlga-
tion at a meeting 10 be held later.
The findings OF the committee al
this meeting will be presented 10 the
Legislature next week
State senator j. Frank Alice. Jr..
chairman, and Representative William
Lyon. Jr.. OF the committee. conferred
on the matter today at Dover. while
state senator Thomas +. Gormley and
Representative J Edward McNabb dis
cussed the testimony al a meeting
held here today.
Evening journal., 1920-05-14
WIFETOC Charge
HUSBAND BOARD
City Judge Orders Zubow-
ski, Gambler, to Save
$50 for Family
HE'LL HAVE TO
BEG "PIN MONEY

Detective Joseph Kempsk's investi-
cation OF the non-support case Of
Adam Zukowski disclosed that the
man. before prohibition days. used TO
drink excessively and made life mis-
cradle for his wife, but now ne
gambles every Saturday and II ne
loses. it means trouble for his wife,
according TO the report made by
Kempskl TO Deputy Judge Finger in
Municipal Court this morning.
kempsh told the court that Iokow-
Ski had given orders 10 the grocer
with whom his wife deals to allow
her no more than $40 a week credit.
The court ordered Zukowsh "a
hereafter allow his wife to handle
their finances, ordering him TO pay her
$50 week. which will include his
board.
Zukowli expressed a Willingness Il
give his wife all his money so Ions
! as he could have a couple dollars him.
self"
Evening journal., 1920-05-14
SHOW DOWNNOW
FORDEMOCRATS
Peace Resolution Vote Will
Test Wilson's Strength
in Senate
ORIGINAL 20 MAY
SUPPORT REPUBS

WASHINGTON, May g. United
Press) senate Democrats face a
showdown with President Wilson IN
me vote tomorrow on the Knox peace
resolution. ,s,..,,
The Democratic lineup VIII indlcale'
Senators said today, wetner Demo-
rraiic Senator's who are sara 70 ~
disturbed and resentful over the Presi-
dents telegram 20 oregon Democrat.
will show their resentment Dy Nolns
for the resolution. A.,
Il viii show, it is'said whether tne
20 who last March voted for the Lodse
reservations on the ground tnat hey
were not destructive or the treaty.
and that peace must be restored Jay al
once. intend 10 stick 20 their poslllou
on will switch over 20 the Presl,
dents side In opposing the mak.ing king oi =.
neacc by any .means except treaty
Tomorrov's vote is llkened 70 a
slirmish before the battle which VIII
be waged in the san Francisco con
vention between the President ana
Democrais who are willing to take ule
Lodge reservations.
Evening journal., 1920-05-14
EDUCATION IS
DEMOCRACY'S
FIRST DUTY
DIR. Cooper Points Out Ne
cessity of Proper Train
ing For Children
MANY STUDENTS
BACK In GRADES

THE first business OF any demo-
cratic community Is % educate rs
children well, and the second obliga-
ton Is TO see That these children are
given such opportunity and direction
as Will advance them through the
school system year by year and
grade by grade"
In this succlnct sentence. Dr..
Richard Watson Cooper, OF the edu-
oati0nal department OF the Service
Citizens. this morning epll0mized his
views on the relation OF the State 10
lis schools. IN an address before
teachers, parent and pupils at Della
ware City.
This Is the Delaware City school
rally day. During the morning dis
cussiOns were held In the Methodist
Church. This afternoon. weather per-
miiting, there VIII be athletic con-
tests.
In addition TO Or. Cooper addresses
were made by Wilbur n. Jump,
county school superintendent. and A
r. Spaid, State Commissioner OF Edu-
cation. Or. Cooper, In his address
said in part:
"The settled practice or the United
States OF dividing the school years
into an elementary school OF eight
grades. a secondary school of four
grades and collegiate course OF four
years has grown out OF long habits.
and Is based upon the assumption
that the best age In general for a
child 10 begin school Is six. that he
ought 10 be entering the hlfh school
al fourteen and should be ready for
Continued on PAGE Fifteen
Evening journal., 1920-05-14
ONEDEAD,TWO
OVERCOME BY
GASPIPELEAK
Fumes Penetrated From Ad-
, joining House After
Meter Was Removed
BOARDERS FOUND IN
THEIR ROOMS STIFLED

Owing to the leaking Of gas after
the removal OF a meter next door,
one man was asphyxiated and two
others were overcome by gas that
filed the boarding house Of Mrs
Lawrence Maucher, 622 West Fourth
street, late yesterday afternoon.
: Henry John HagendOrn, a. years
old, a boarder, was suffocated and
Emilio Richi, aged "a years, and
Frank Costello, aged 81 years, were
found in an unconscious condition,
but are we'll today. Mrs. Maucher
was stupefled by the fumes for a
brief period after discovering the
leaking gas.
According to Mrs. Maucher, the gas
meter next door, go WoA Fourth
street, where alterations are being
made, Was removed that day. The
-pipe leading to IL went through the
wall from her cellar Employees Of
the Wilmington Gas Company removed
the meter. About 430 o'clock IN the
afternoon Mrs. Maucher, while house
cleaning on the second floor, scented
gas. Believing II 10 be sewer gas
She gave no further heed TO it at the
time. Richi and Costello were re-
turning from work. and Hagendorn
was preparing for his late shift at
Todd's Cut shops OF the Pennsylvania
railroad.
Being further annoyed by the smell
, OF gas, Mrs. Maucher asked the work
ers next door TO come into her house
and inspect the gas pipes. hut they
declined TO do so. saying they had
been ordered not 10 NEEDLE with any
pipes. Going into the basement TO put
away some papers she had accumu-
lated, she was almost siilled by a
cloud Of gas. She wended her way
10 the back yard and called for Miss
Elizabeth Botsford, a next door neigh
Dor. Miss Botsford, aided by The cool
weather. brought Mrs. Maucher 10
consciousness and told her 20 remain
cut OF doors, while she telephoncd
10 the gas company.
Mr.. Maucher arrived from work
and Immediately started 20 ind out
CONTINUED on Page TEN.
Evening journal., 1920-05-14
THIS COP WANTED
TO PICK HIS JOB

Resenting being transferred from
one police district 10 another is al
legged TO have caused Leonard +.
Weatherby, a patrolman, TO present
his resignation TO the police depart
ment. Weatherby, who served in the
Navy during the war is reported 10
have informed a fellow officer on
the Thirteenth police district. Elcv-
enth Ward, that he was not doing
police duty in that section, but mere
iy walking about. This officer had
been detailed TO stop a crap game
and he sought WeatherDy's assist
ance.
The alleged statements by Weather
bv were heard by the sergeant In
charge OF the district who reprimand-
ed the officer. 80
Police officers said Weatherby did
not want 10 be transferred from MS
district which included a part or tne
Firth and Seventh wards. The resig-
nation Is to take effect tomorrow a
week
Evening journal., 1920-05-14
DEMOCRATS in
DELEGATE TIFF
Some Seek TO Avert Sauls-
bury and Wolcott Clash
Over Committeeman
EXPECT CONTESTS
IN CITY, COUNTY

Wth a four cornered fight FOR Va.
tlonal delegate In sight In Whining
ton, and prospects for a spirited con-
test between r. B. Frazer. chairman
OF the County Committee. and John
G. Gray for delegate In rural New
Castle county. The Democratic State
convention 10 be held May 25 at Dover
does not promise 20 be much OF a
lOvefcast.
The contest between former senator
Willard Salisbury and senator Josiah
o. Wolcott for National Committee
man Is complicating the fights for Ma
tional delegate.
Under a new rule. the National Com
mitteeman this year will be elected
by the convention instead OF The
National delegates naming The COM
mlticcman which has been the custom
for many years. The convention May
%. will name six delegates 30 the san
Francisco convention. one from Will
mington. one from rural New Castle
county, two from Kent and two from
Sussex County and elect Delawqre's
representative on The Democratic Ma
tional Committee.
While William Coync. vice president
Of the dupont Company. seems 10 be
Tic lnNIlf OF NlnNN nNIINIIAlN lot Nd
;i0nsi delegate from Wilmington, his
election is by no means assured ll
this time. Peter j. Ford. also a can
date. has considerable strength and
many friends Of former assistant City
Solicitor John p. MallOy arc back
ing him for the honor In the l1sl
few days some OF the anli-sunra-
gisls, friends OF Representative ]. FL
ward McNabb have started a boom
FOR him for delegate.
Efforts have been made by s0mi
Of The Democratic leaders 10 got Tho
fight between Salisbury and W0lcOtl
for National Committeeman iui,tei
90 avoid a contest tnht will leave bit
ter feeling through the campaign. bul
they have failed To late. some N ih,
leaders claim that Senator ,Nolc0il
Z Is not keen for The honor, hu. hi.
friends contend he is entitled 20. ono
are insist ng on him for the Office
unless Mr.. salisbury withdiaws tC
Continued on Page TEN.
Evening journal., 1920-05-14
PROTECT ALL
ALIENS, TO BE
POLICY Under
DELAHUERTA
Rebels Prepare Diplomatic
Drive in Interest of
Peace With All
Nations
CARRANZA WON'T
TREAT WITH REBELS

FL PASO. Texas May "a Omitted
PreSs)-prcsident Carranxa. reported
hemmed in by rebel forces near Es-
peraSa station between Mexico City
and Vera Cruz, has refused 10 treat
with the revolutionists. General Obre-
0on said today In a telegram received
here. Obregon said guarantees OF
carranza's personal safety 70 Vera
Cruz had been made.
VERA CRUZ Mex. May 10 fNizht.
United Press l--Carranza forces have
suffered seward hundred casualties In
heavy fighting In the region OF Haci-
enda Iamarlz state OF Puebla, In the
last As hours, according lO reports
here tonight.
Revolutionary leaders claimed their
troOIs were gradually closing Ia on
the deposed president. They expect
ed his surrender or capture within
the next TWO days. The rebels claim
ed 20 have more than 1900 mon.
subject 10 their orders. mo prcsi-
DENTS force was estimated at about
6OOO troops. The reVOuliOnisls said
their forces We're plenNfully supplied
with artillery and ammunition.
British circles were worried over
the fate OF John Body, British consul
at Vera Cruz.
WASHINGTON. May A United
/ Press The revolutionary govern
ment OF Mexico today was preparing
a diplomatic drive TO Win recognition
from this country
Elaborate proportions viii be- made
Tor a formal requost Tor recOenllion
by the Unlied Siaics Government it
was learned today 40 headquarters of
DR.. Tocrre Dlaz. confidential agent
OF the provisional government OF
MeXlc0." Following Is the campaign
IN the diplomatic flght as given out
here:
4. During the reconstruction per-
led In Mexico. the provisional govern
Continued on Page Ten.
Evening journal., 1920-05-14
union FIRE CO.
FREE OF Debt
Mortgage Burned at Ban
quet in Celebration Of
18th Anniversary
CITY OFFICIALS
AMONG GUESTS

The Union flre company celebrated
It's 18th anniversary last evening by
burning the mortgage against its
property and entertaining The mem
bers OF the Ladies' Auxiliary OF the
company, officers OF the various La
dies Auxiliaries OF the department
fire officials, presidents Of Gre com
panies and city officials.
An elaborate banquet was served
in the large meeting room Of the com
pany which was beautifully decorated
for the occasion. George Morgan,
president OF the company, acted as
tOastmaster and address, were made
by City Solicitor John W. Huxley, Jr.,
President Of Council George II. Lyon,
Councilmen FOrwoOd, Murray and
Abrahams. the new fire chief, William
j. Lutz. Mrs. Edward McCarrOn. pres
ident OF the Ladies' Auxiliary OF The
Union fire company, Mrs. George
Sasse. president OF the Ladies' Auxil-
larry Of the Volunteer Firemen's Relief
Association and Thomas Appleby, who
called the first meeting Of the Union
IRE company In 1902.
Following the banquet the guests
INDUCED in dancing until an early
hour. a scyen-ploce Oroheslrd fur-
nishing The music.
President Morgan, OF the company
made a delightful tOasimaster. ano
his remarks Incident TO the burning
OF the mortgage freeing the Organiza.
ton Of debt, was received with ap'
plause. Just before the mortgage wa.
burned Mrs. McCarron was presented
with large bouquet OF flowers from
her fellow members OF the auxlliar,
as a token Of their esteem and she
presented a check. the proceeds Of so
cial affairs given by the women, rt
the Union Fire Company.
Evening journal., 1920-05-14
WANT MORE MONEY
THAN CITY CAN PAY

"Cily Council is facing one OF me
greatest problems it has had to solve
in many years." said President OF
Council George r. Lyon. This morning
In discussing the requests made to
Council last night for increased ap-
preparations.
we are limited In our appropriations
bv The amount OF money we receive
and yet there is a constantly increaS-
ing demand for more money. At this
time the demands for the coming year
are about three times the amount we
will actually have TO spend, and yet
I honestly feel that these requests for
more money by the various depart
ments are entitled 20 our considera-
tion, but the question that Is puzzling
Council at this time Is TO know how
10 make one dollar pay three asked
fOru
Evening journal., 1920-05-14
WOMAN DOCTOR
KILLED AT SALEM

Dr.. Ellen Bradway Smith, the only
woman physician az Salem, n. j., was
killed there last night when struck
By an automobile.
CDR. Ellen" as she was familiarly
known, had been attending a patient
and was crossing the street TO her
home when knocked down by mo
tor car driven by Harry Zaiser, Penns-
VILE. She died In the Memorial Hos
pital, OF a fractured skull.
Or. Smith was iifiy-fOur, and grad
uate OF the WOman's College, this
city, a member Of the Daughters OF
the American Revolution and had
served as president OF The Salem
WOman's Club.
Evening journal., 1920-05-14
DANIELSD DENIES VA Wy
PROLONGED THE WAR
MONTHS; LIE, HE SA VS.
Secretary Declares America Exceeded Great
Britain in Rapidity of Troop Mouements,
Although u S. Army Had to Cross 5000
Miles of Water. Says Sims Testimony is
in Reckless Disregard Of Facts

WASHINGTON. May a. United
Press. Secretary Daniels today de-
clared Admiral Sims charge that the
Navy Department prolonged the war
four months and was responsible
for loss OF 10000 lives sounded like
Baron Munchaussn," and Is lin reck-
less disregard OF the facts"
Continuing his statement before
the state naval investigating coni-
mittee Daniels said troop transporta-
ton up 10 tho summer or 1918 de-
pended on ALLEGATION Of tonnage from
the Allies and was limited by port
and transportation and facilities in
France. He declared further that
America exceeded Great Britain in
rapidly OF troop movements although
Evening journal., 1920-05-14
1920 POTATO CROP
SMALLER NEXT YEAR

WASHINGTON, May "a United
Press) Farmers contemplate pl8n-
ing Ave per cent. less acreage In po-
tatoes this year than last. according
10 announcement OF the Department
OF Agriculture today The reports
came through field agents, who re-
Gently questioned growers in import
ant producing States.
Potatoes now are one OF the highest
priced commodities on the market.
High price OF potato seeds and short
age OF farm labor are the two reasons
given for reduction in acreage.
Evening journal., 1920-05-14
IT'S FRIDAY AGAIN,
AND MORE RAIN

The Friday rain ink was on the
lob for the eleventh consecutive
week today.
.4Generally fair and cooler" was
fhe prediciion for Delaware made
Yesterday at noon by the weather
bureau at Washington Last night
the bureau amended the prediction
bv forecasting partly cloudy, con-
tinued cooler" This morning It
.rained. The Friday iinx got in It's
work overnight
Evidently The Weather Man Is con-
fident the rain won't last long, for
-thls morning he again predicted fair
and cooler. and there were indications
al . O'Clock this afternoon OF a break
i'm the storm.
The temperature today hovored in
the low fifties.