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Evening journal., 1920-08-17
RUSH WORK ON
CITY STREETS.
Department Hopes to Have
Bridge Approaches Fin
ished Sept. IS
TOP DRESSINGS
ON OTHERS SOON

President Andrew l. Johnson Of the
the street and Sewer Department. ac-
oompaniod by n. Henry Grier a nj
rector Of the department and Frank
W. Person, street commissioner. made
tour of Inspection. following INC
meeting OF the directors, this morning
lhey visited the several operations
now In progress. making notes en-
route OF the clelnly condition OF The
street through which they passed
The. department has been making
considerable progress In street re-.
pairing and building during the past
month, since they have been able TO
secure an edequate number Of en-
ployes. They would have far sur
passed the progress made had The
department been able 10 secure ma
lorial with which 10 finish the df-
ferent streets. As the departments
are making the base OF streets by the
use Of oobblee and sand. several
streets are now ready for the top
drf fssing.
These streets are Twenty-nfih
street. Market iorNan Buren; West
street. from Twenty-nflh 10 Twenty
eighth jefferson street, from Twenty
nth 10 Twenty-slXih. Monroe street,
from Nineteenth TO Twentieth T'Nen-
teth street. from Van Buren 10
Franklin; Twenty-nrst street, from
the Boulevard 10 Van Buren,; Twenty
third street from the Boulevard to
Harrison street, and Van Buren street
from Concord avenue 10 Twenty
seventh street
Approaches 10 the Van Buren, street
and The r. & q. bridges VIII be coU-
ploicd by September 10, the date FOR
the opening Of these bridges, the de-
partment says. There Will be two
southern approaches bo the Il. a q.
bridge one from the park driveway
and the other from Scott street. Tho
southern approach 10 the Van Burcn
street bridge Is being paved with Bel
gan blocks TO be grOuted or bound
on the service by a cement coating.
This approach extended alrout Two
blocks.
Several new sewers arc now under
construction by the department. One
IN Harrison street between Twenty
eighth and Twenly-nlnth streets and
another between Twenty fourth and
Twcniy-nflh streets. and Seven
teenth street from Mount salem GEM
elery 10 Rising sun
Street Commissioner picrsOn said
he was experiencing no dfllculN In
getting labor and now has $50 men
working In the different departments.
His greatest concern Is over material,
The receipt OF which has been greatly
deferred by the recent freight en-
bargOes.
Evening journal., 1920-08-17
MORE DAMAGE FOR
ACCIDENT VICTIMS

The Industrial Accident Board AZ
us session this morning. ordered that
sieve OrlO receive further compen-
sation from the Pusey & Jones Com
pany for accidental injuries.
Orio, who lives at 1906 West Third
street, sustained injuries on March 2f
1919, TO the right side OF his body
ana a fracture OF his right Lex while
IN the employ Of the company. For
a period Of p 81 weeks he received
compensation Of $780, week. which
was half Of his salary. Later the in
'Jured man claimed that since the acci-
dent his capacity OF work has de-
creased and he thereby has been un-
able to earn a normal salary. The
board ordered that 0riO received 80
per cent. OF the difference between
MS earning power now and at the
time OF the accident
The board also ordered that Isaac
Schutt, Of this city. beginning with
last August ~, receive compensation
Of S4.26 week for a period Of 235 al
weeks from the Pusey & Jones Com
pany.
Schutt sustained a permanent m
jury from a cOncussiOn Of the skull
received while in the employ Of the
Company on September 6, 1919 At
that time he was awarded cOmpensa-
ton OF Si276. which is half Of his
salary, until January i6.
The case Of William J. Miller against
the General Chemical Company was
heard. Miller applied for his com
pensation in lump sum.
Miller. who lives at Claymont. lost
sight OF his fight eye by being struck
by a piece OF steel bar, which broke
N.aNN tlrH lon. 4
David J. Williams, OF Rich-
ardson Park, asked damages against
the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Cor
poration Williams represented his
son, Price Williams. who is at pres
eni in an asylum on July i6, 1919.
Price suffered injuries to his head
while in the employ OF the corpora
tion. Later he became insane. Action
was reserved.
Evening journal., 1920-08-17
MALONEY BACK $685.
ON SUPPORT ORDER

Arrested in Conshohocken yesterday
by State Probation officer Halleck S.
Ray, John J. Maloney. who is SG95 in
arrears on an order for The support
Of his three minor children. was
ordered committed until he secures
bail by Judga Hastings in Municipal
Court This morning and until other
conditions Of the case are invest gated
Maloney informed the court that he
has been making between $40 and $40
week at work in CpnshOhOcken and
is willing TO pay all the arrears. He
now has a comfortable home he
said, and wants TO ta&e the children
with him
The reason he has not been send
ing money 10 the children. he said.
was because he had not complied
strictly with the terms OF a parole he
is on for obtaining money under false
pretenses and he feared that he would
be arrested and sent 10 Jail on that
charge.
Mr.. Rav went 10 Conshohocken ycSter-
day and with The aid of his brother.
James B Ray. burgess Of the town,
located Mal0ney.
Evening journal., 1920-08-17
SLAUGHTER UP
FOR TRIAL TODAY
Government investigates
Report That City is
White Slave" Center
YOUNG WOMEN'S
NAMES WITHHELD

Although maintaining silence so far
as qlVulglng Information in the case
OF Henry slaughter, who is 10 be given
a. nearing before John Pearce Cam.
United states commissioner. on a
Wnlte slave charge this afternoon is
concerned, p. A. RuddeU special
agent OF the United States Depart-
ment OF Justice, who was semi here
TO investigate the reports received in
washington that Wilmington is the
headquarters OF a white slave traffic
or disgraceful proportions, refused TO
deny that the statement was correct
when questioned this morning.
Mr.. Ruddell admits that he has
been engaged In investigating such
cases, but is reserving his informa-
tion until the case is heard in court.
when startling developments are ex-
Iecied.
In the Slaughter hearing this after
noon the name Of the girl will not be
disclosed unless it becomes absolutely
necessary in order TO hold Slaughter
on the charge.
r II Is now known that Slauehter
when he left this city several weeks
ago, was accompanied or shortly
afterward followed by two girls and
another man. The four obtained quar-
ters in we'll known Philadelphia
hotel and registered as married
couples. After spending some time
there Slaughter and one OF the young
women went on to Chicago. where
they We're later arrested by the Chi
cago police, the girl being brought
back 10 this city by Detective Joseph
r. kempski. Slaughter was returned
here last Thursday in the custody OF
a United States marshal from Chicago.
The OAer man, a WilmingtOnian
employed in Philadelphia. Is still at
large, although The second girl has
returned 10 this city.
Both Of the girls have been under
surveillance since their return here
and Il was stated by a United States
official, this morning they can be pro-
duced in court when desired.
The failure to arrest the second man
in the case is said 10 be due TO a de
sire on the part OF officlals 10 secure
men higher up" in the white slave
trafic. and that while he is ostensibly
at liberty every move he makes is be-
ing watched by Federal sleuths, both
in this city and in Philadelphia, where
he works
Evening journal., 1920-08-17
AMERICAN GIFTS
PLEASE VENICE
Wall Street Really Has a
Heart, as Is Shown by
Letters of Thanks
NAMES OF DONORS
ARE KEPT SECRET

NEW YORK, Aug. IA poep into a
ille marked Begging Letiers." kept by
a certain large banking house. would
convince the most rabld-anli-capltal-
lst that Wall street has a heart q"
In This folder are kept hundreds OF
letters from unfOrtunates I'm the
stricken Central European countries
pleading for food These petitions
never go unanswered, the reply being
IN the shape OF an American Rel ef
Administration food draft, emitting
the bearer to flour, beans, bacon. lard
c0rned beef and condensed milk.
Ihe glfs are sent anonymously and
the parsons receiving the food know
only the address OF The sender Con-
sequenily letleas Of thanks are usu-
ally addri ssed TO My Unknown Bon
efactor' or ITO Mr.. ANONYMOUS. %
Most OF The letters are paihetie and
many of them tragic. disclosing terri
bic suffering brought about by the
war.
For instance, a good idea OF living
conditions In Vienna can be gained
from the following letter:
To-day ! received your generous
gifi OF food You cannot Imagine the
JOY you created. for we live i'm Vienna
like beggars, the Wreiched life OF a
crushed people, that we are now.
was before the war, well-to-do man
now have not enough 10 give my
family The daily food. Your generous
gifi Will be nourlshment for nearly.
Three months. Tor ! necd not say that
we viii use 1t with the utmost econ
omy.
To-day we know that there live in
ANnAHInu hnN
a difference between an unfortunate
folk that was driven by desperation 10
a war against its VIII and The imper-
lal government that tried 10 enslave
MS and the whole world We know
that there 1--we beyond the ocean gen
crous souls that feel with us Be con
Yinced that never In my life will
forget your generosity and that nv
only wish is 10 know the benefactor
who Will not even name himself LEST /
thank him for his generosity. BE
thanked from my whole heart. Nav
Heaven reward you for your good
Another ietier, also from Vienna
edge receipt OF food narcei which
hg been HANDED over 10 me this morn
ing by the American Relief Commits
sion OF our city. Never in the last
six years did we get such a fine and
welcome gift. and yoH may imagine
the JOY Of a housewife and the ms-
trous eyes Of a child when the things
were unpacked. At last we can pro-
vide ourselves hearty meal and feel
once more the pleasure Of life.
BE assured the gratitude we owe
you will be everlasting, and that our
best and sincere wishes for your
health and prosperity will accompany
now our friend
Evening journal., 1920-08-17
ROTHIAI-Rnnru

pretty wedding took place at the
nome OF Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bothum.
iOt west Twenty-tlfth street on Sat
urday afternoon when their daughter.
MISS Rosalie Bothum became the
pride OF Clarence Y. Booth. Mr.. Booth
IS president Of the Atlantic Manufac-
turing Company. Of this city. The
ceremony was performed by The Rev.
W. Ernest Greenfield pastor Of Bran
qyMlne NJ. +. Church OF which Miss
Botnum IS an active member. Mrs.
Paul w. Orth sang Because" and the
cSholr; Love Divine" "Lohengrin's
Wedding March" was played by Miss
Sarah White, organlst of ST. Paurs
NJ. =. church, close friend Of the
prlde. Inc home was beautiflllv
decorated with palms and cut flowers
lney were married under an arch.
Inc pride wore a white nei over
satin and carried a bouquet Of bridal
roses. Miss Evelyn West. consin
OF the pride, was maid Of honor. She
wore flesh organdie trimmed with
lace, and carried Killarney roses
Edgar F. Bothum, brother of ihe
bride, was best man.
The couple will spend their honev-
north. F''"'9
out Of town guests were Miss Iaura
B. West and Mrs. Otis Dashiell. of
Cambridge, Md, and Mrs. Harry A,
Darby and daughter, Lsvenia, OF Lin
saln City. Del
Evening journal., 1920-08-17
FOOT Bridge
IDEAAPPROVED
Continued from First parn


ing the period when Washington
street bridge will be closed
A considerable number Of persons,
In whose opinion we have confidence.
has recently directed the attention OF
the officers OF this organization TO the
need Of such a structure and asked
for our support.
Upon Investigation, we believe that
the expense involved in building this
bridge Is warranted inasmuch as 10
Will, undoubtedly, prove TO be great
convenience, amounting almost TO a
necessity
Its utilization by school children
alone. keeping them away from the
centre Of the city and relieving the
congestion at the bridge at Market
sired T. would ba, we believe, sufficient
warrant for its erection.
We hope that you Will hasten. I'm
every way possible, its completion.
Very respectfully
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE..
William T. Budd, Secretary.
Judging from the present condition
OF Van Buren street bridge across
the Brandywine. 1t will be some time
before that. bridge is open 10 public
traffic again. Meanwhile all trafilc Is
being routed over Market street
bridge over the Brandywine. Just
why repairs OF Van Buren street
bridge were delayed until Washington
street bridge was closed is one OF
those Wilmington-like Official acts
that has not been explained. Il was
announced several weeks in advonce
that Washington street bridge was 10
be closed but repairs were not started
on Van Buren street bridge until two
or three days before Washington
street structure was closed As yet
not much progress has been m9de in
restoring the roadbed OF Van Buren
street bridge
Work is progressing satisfactorily
on the r. & o. bridge over the Bran
dywine which is being converted into
a vCNicular traffic way. The foot
paths have been laid end a concrete
floor is now being laid in the traffic
An ornamental railing also
has been installed.
The Street and Sewer Department
has started TO MI in the approaches
to The bridge. which will be an ex-
cellent and enduring structure when
No time is being lost in dismani-
ling Washington street bridge. In
stead Of taking it down pecemeal,
the steel work is being cut away
quickly with acetylene torches and
Is hauled away by travelling cranes.
Evening journal., 1920-08-17
ASK REFERENDUM
ONFIREPROBLEM
Water Witch Co., However,
Agrees to Volunteer Ser
vice During Next Year
COMPANIES MUST
'ANSWER SOON

Members Of the Water Witch fre
company at a meeting last night
adopted a resolution agreeing TO en-
Nr into contract with the c.ty for
fire service but opposing The proposed
paid fire department until the VOTERS
OF the city have decided on the oues-
ton through referendum.
Members OF City Council are now
awaiting further action by the com
panles IN the matter Of signing con-
tracts with the city.
According TO those who are i'm touch
win the circumstances the phoeniv
VIII be one OF the companies which
VIII retuse TO renew its contract nm
less granted sufficient money TO oper-
ate during the coming year without
IanlnR To shoulder deficit. 10 was
u.elihllelN stated some time ago that
tie company would refuse To- oper-
aye site lls truck and ladder unless the
city granted SiiOO for the mainten-
ance of the combination apnaratns
Now Il IS declared that in ne addi-
tional $500 being requested is not
granted the company cannot main
tam IFS other pieces OF apparatus ana
VIII be Obliged TO discontinue
Practicaliy all the FRS companiee
have held meetings in the past week
TO discuss Councils action in refus-
ing to allow them the extra appro-
prlaton. Just what action was
taken by the flremen at these meet
lAgs mas not been announced. but the
matter VIII have TO be decided some
Time This week, as the contracts ne
tween the fire companies and the citv
NIL w, nave TO be signed in a few DAYS
The present contracts expire on an
gust -. The resolution adopted by
me Water Witch company follows.
We, the members Of the Water
Witch Fire Company, hereby 20 on
record for a continuance Of the vnnun-
teer fire department until such times
as The voters OF MilmintOn. by refer
endum vote, decide otherwise"
Evening journal., 1920-08-17
CHILD KILLED
BY DEL. AUTO
At SEASHORE
continued from Flrsi Pace

Continued from First Page.
but That there had not been a hearing
up 20 noon today.
Louis Farley. Of this city, Is the
chauffer who was arrest d He was
released on $1,000 bail after the po-
lice had made an Investigation OF the
accident.
With Mr. Montgomery in the car at
the time was Captain w. H. Simonton.
OF this city. They were summoned
as witnesses when the case is called
for a hearing
Dr. Snyder. County. physician. and
The Coroner, had not flXed a time for
the inquest at noon today.
IL is singular that with the con-
slant procession OF thousands 81 au-
tomobiles at Atlantic City the Step
toe lad from Wilmington. should
have been run down and killed by a
car from Wilmington.
The child and his parents had been
spending the past two weeks at At
lantic City and Mr.. Sieptoe his vaca-
tion ended returned TO this city yes
terday. shortly after Z O'Clock he re-
ceived a telephone message from his
wife announcing the death Of their
child. He Immediately left for Allan
tic City
Mr.. Montgomery has been spending
the summer at Atlantic City because
Of his health, and is registered az The
Hotel Ambassador. lie has had his
car and chauffeur with him an sum
mer. He was in Wilmington Friday
and returned 10 the seashore that
night
j. A. Montgomery. lr., when seen
at the offices OF Gilpin, Van Trump
arf. N.ra a. l.
received no information concerning
the accident, except through the
newspapers. and had been trying 10
get his father on the long distance
telephone but 80 far had not suo-
ceeded.
Evening journal., 1920-08-17
DEATIIS


JACOBS-In Newark. Del, on August Is,
1920 Elizabeth Jacobs, ngcd II years.
Relatives and friends are invited 90 nt-
tend the funeral services, az the residence
OF her son, T. Ray Jacobs, On South
Chapel street, Newark on Wednesday
evening. at 7aO o'clock Interment
Thursday. ot Bridgeville, Del
BAHTON-On August 10, 1920, LiInan
r. daughter Of Hannah A. and the
late Elisha r. Barton. aged 30 years.
Relatives and friends are invited 70 at
tend the funeral services, at the resi-
dence OF her mother, Hannah A. Barton,
Marshallton. Del. on Thursday after
noon. August 10, at 3 o'clock Qocal time).
lnterment private.
FRANKIIN-In this city, on August II,
1920 Mary Fnnklin. aged "a years.
Relatives and friends are invited 70 at
tend the funeral services nt featnana
Funeral Parlors $40 Washington street,
on Thursday afternoon, at O'Clock
local timc) interment private.
nOUGHBRTY-In this city, on August
"A 1920. John L. son OF the late Pat
rick and Bridget Dougherty.
Relatives and friends are invited % at
tend the funeral from the residence OF
his sister, Mrs. James II. Gron, JOB n.
Franklin street on Wednesday morning.
AZ n o'clock Requiem maeH at -;
paurs church. Interment at Cathedral
Evening journal., 1920-08-17
CAMP ENDS With
WALK AROUND
Joyous Scenes Characterize
Last Night at Brandy
wine Summit
SOME TENTERS
STAY IN WOODS
STAFF Correspondent.

BRANDYWINE SUMMIT CAMP
MEETING GROUNDS. Aug. IL
BrandyNyine SUBMITS closing last
night was featured not only by novel
decorations and entertainmet, but also
by the number Of pcOple who took
part in the walk-around. Those who
have witnessed for years the break
ing up OF camp agree that this years
farewell exceeded that OF former
Times in many ways.
one hundred and fifty automobiles
occupied parking space, while more
than 5000 people were present during
the day
The closing service was I'D by Pro-
fessor Clase in the tabernacle. He
rcclted many amusing stories, includ-
ing one particularly humorous poem,
The name Of which was ME. Mother
and Pap" BY request Professor
Clase sang few old hymns. ending
with Serving the Lord in My own
Weak Way" A collection was taken
dp for Thomas Husbands, caretaker
Of the grounds, in appreciation Of his
services.
At about 10 O'Clock the walk-around
started and ended at Hilltop, where a
campfire was lighted. Five hundred
people Joined in singing Marching TO
ZION" Onward Christian Soldiers"
and the GLORY Song" 81 Pauls eve
nue. was brilliantly Illuminated by
means NJ The Knights Templar cross
and crown.
The Boosters" serenaded Prof. and
Mrs. Clasa. who, i'm turn, led the chill
dren 10 all parts Of the grounds sing
ing the Helpful" song in honor Of
the trustees Of the camp. While the
Glasses were absent from their tent. a
group Of candles was arranged on
their porch in such a way as to form
their name
When the festivities had quieied
down a bit, suddenly Brandywine
avenue was startled TO behold a group
Of fantastically garbed st. Paurs ave-
nue. residents sNNOOp down upon them
in an earnest endeavor TO charm their
spirits with the use OF numerous mu-
sical instruments, chief among which
were the "kettle-drum" and thu
spoon n dishpan." Then. no longer
had st Paurs avenue folks retired
than Brandywine avenue returned the
compliment with the help Of ten gal
Ions OF ice cream, causing much
amusement.
Prof. and Mrs. Clase left camp late
In the evening and went 10 Whining
ton and left early this morning for
OswegO. y. Y. where they will iOin
Dr. and Mrs McComb, who left early
in the morning
A DELEGATION from Trinity NJ z.
Church headed by the pastor. the
Rev Edward II. Collins, took part in
the walk-around
Or. Carlisle l.. Hubbard. pastor OF
81. Pauls NJ. +. Church. was a camp
visitor last evening.
Mr. and Mrs r. c. Welsh had as
their guests on Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs.
irwin Welsh and daughter, OF Will
mington. It -a0 .
Mr. and Mrs. U. J. Conner and
daughter DOrothea. Mr. and Mrs. Al
bert Ludlow and Bertha and Melvin
Talley were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
William J. Carpenter, on Sunday
Today many families moved in
from the camp woods Others, how
ever. will remain on The grounds
until near time for the public schools
10 open. Or. and Mrs. J. d. C.. Hanna
expect 30 remain at Brandywine sum /
nit until November They have their
tents fltied un with so much com
fort that outdoor life is enjoyable for
them.
Evening journal., 1920-08-17
SANDAL SUSPECTS
ATTEMPT AT FRAUD

A supposed scheme for dpfrauding
Russians by the use Of the mails. has
been reported to the local pOslofllce
corner Of Third and King streets. and
The matter is being INVESTIGATED.
Several days ago Mr. Sandal re-
celved a letter from New York City, in
which the writer stated he had re-
ce'ved a LETTER from Russia for Mr..
Sandal, and requested that money be
sent them 10 defray the expense OF
forwarding the same, which Mr.. San
dal did.
A second letter came 10 him yester-
day. demanding 80 additional if the
FIRST letter was not 30 be destroyed.
Mr.. Sandal promptly turned over
his correspondence to the postofiice
here,
Evening journal., 1920-08-17
Oliver gets
OUT OF fight
Republicans Now Have But
Two Delegate Contests
in City
STATE COMMITTEE
MEETS TOMORROW

Win the Withdrawal OF J. Albert
Oliver. OF The Fifth ward. from The
delegate contest In that ward. today.
II was announced that contests for
delegates TO the Republican state
convention now exist m but two
wards. These are The Sixth and Ninth
wards, and party leaders this morn
lng lntmated that these would be
settled before tonight.
Ihe settlement Of similar contests
IN the Tenth and Eleventh wards last
woek. and that Of the Firth ward To-
day, Indicates that harmony prevails
In The ranks Of the parly. according
to officials 0f the State Central Com
miitee.
The state Committee will meet at
the Young Mems Republican Club, TO-
morrow afternoon
Evening journal., 1920-08-17
Rose HILL AFFIRs.

Contractors are at work remodeling
Rose Hill school TO accommodate the
increased number OF children in the
district Three teachers will be en-
ploysd, where formerly two were en-
gagged
Rose Hin Grange will hold a special
meeting tomorrow evening at the
home OF Charles MegginsOn. 10 com
plete arrangements for the exhibit
at the Delaware State Fair Much
interest is being taken in this exhibit.
Evening journal., 1920-08-17
st0 FINE on MIsTROFF.

Samuel Nlistroff was fined $40 and
costs by Judge Hastings. in Municipal
Court this informing. for assault and
battery. on Isaac Schulz.
MsirOff would not deny Schub's ac-
cusations, but told the court that "he
did not remember"
when arrested last night. Mistroff
wanted TO swear out a warrant for
Schub's arrest. but he was told that
his case must be settled first.
Evening journal., 1920-08-17
BOY HITBY
TRUCK DIES
in HOSPITAL
Conilnued from Flrsl pare

thought he was injured internally.
Colburne had been working for Mr.
Lowe for two years and this Mr..
Lowe stated was his nrst accident.
He was placed under arrest on a
charge OF manslaughler and held In
5000 bail which was furnished by
Mr.. Lowe.
Evening journal., 1920-08-17
BBOOMS WITNESS ABSENT

As one OF the principal Witnesses
against the man cannot be located. the
case OF Alexander BrOoms, negro,
charged with keeping a gaming table
at $40 Walnut street. was nolle pross-
ed by Assistant City Solicitor Davis
10 Municipal Court this morning.
BroOms was arrested by Ofncer Black
istOn last Friday night after steering
clear Of police since March 20, when
the warrant was sworn out for his
arrest.