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Evening journal., 1920-12-22
&. 0. P. WOMEN
CONTINUE BUSY
Shape Plans for Support
ing Legislation Before
Legislature
KEEP UP STUDY
OF CITY CHARTER

The City Committee OF Republican
Women met last evening in the Odd
Fellows Building and considered plans
for supporting legislation in Dover
during the next session. Arrangements
were made for a meeting OF all wO-
men actively connected with the Re
publican organization 10 hold a series
Of conferences Immediately after the
holidays, at which the legislative pro-
gram and also the formal organization
Of the WOmen's Republican League
Will be finally decided upon A brief
report was submitted at last even
ings meeting OF the recent confer
ence in New York OF women leaders
FOR the New England States and Penn
sylNania, New York and Delaware.
Miss Jeanette Eckman, assistant sec
rotary OF the Republican State Central
Committee, and vice hartman OF the
WOmen's state Associate Committee.
gave the report for the Delaware wO-
men who attended. Besides Miss Eek
man, Miss Mildred l.. Simpson. city
secretary; Mrs. Lena VI. Jones. Of Mil
Iord, Stale chairman. and Mrs. Nir-
glnia i. Atkins, county chairman Of
Sussex county, were present.
Mrs. Florence VI. Warren and Miss
Eekman reported on the work OF the
Bipartisan Charter Committed.
which they had been requested TO
attend unofilcially pending last nights
regular meeting Of the City Com
mltiee OF Women. The members OF
The City Committee spent an hour in
discussion Of the Wilmington city
government and instructed Miss Eek
man, with the aid OF the city secre-
tary, TO prepare for the City Com
mlttee OF Women full report on sew
eral or the problems or local city
government and an outline OF what
ever plan could be determined upon
| by the committees with concise in
! formation for the Use Of all Repub-
! licen women at conferences 10 bs
held the first OF the year. The COM
miitee further voted unanimously
that Miss Bckman and Mrs. Warren
| should continue to serve as the ON
cial representatives OF the City Com
mittee on the Bipartisan Charter
| Committee. and also elected Miss Mil
dred L. Simpson as alternate for Mrs
/ Warren. who Is a school teacher. in
order that the City Committee might
/ have an officer present at the meet
| ings. Miss Bckman was chosen Ia
serve as legislative advisor on the
| charter and other legislative matters
Reports from the various ward
chairmen showed a strong interest in
the Women's Republican League
which is TO be organized the first Of
the year and have permanent head
| quarters at 1913 Shipley street.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22

nately Oflccr Wallace happened q
see Emma fleeing as fast as her fee
would carry her and, after being tolt
by Matano that she had taken hi
watch. he took up the chase .Aftei
a run Of several squares, he managed
20 catch the Negress.
When arraigned In Municipal Cour
this morning on a charge OF larceny
Of Matano's watch. Emma declared
that she didn't take 1t but that shs
knew who did. However. she wal
held In 500 bail for court.
O1lcer Wallace told the court thai
Emma. after being placed under ar
rest. denied the theft OF the time
piece, but said that Ethel Boardley
la Negress, 2ii Tatnall freet. had
taken Il. Police, however, Learned
that no Ethel Boardley lived at thai
address. Ethel was located. though
early this morning and when brought
10 the police station, Emma sale
that 10 was not Ethel who was the
thief. but a girl who lives In Chester
10 was In The neighborh0od OF Sec.
ond and King streets that Matanf
was relieved OF his watch.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
TEACHERS
HOLD MEETINGS

The Parent-Teachers' Association OF
The Howells School. near Townsend,
met last night and decided 90 affiliate
with the State Parent-Teachers' As
sociation. Miss COrinne Sheldon is
teacher OF the Howells School Mrs.
John B. Cleaver, president OF the
State Association, addressed the
meeting.
At the Oak Grove school last night
the Parent-Teachers Association met
and discussed atllliation with the
state body. Miss Mary E. Rich, OF
the WOman's College, outlined the
ihe winter and spring. A committee
was named TO consider and report on
the question OF aflliation on Janu-
ary "a.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
PAID FIRE SERVICE
BILL UP TONIGHT

Draft OF the bin TO be presented TO
the state Legislature 20 establish
paid fire department In Wilmington
will be taken up by City Council in
committee OF the whole tonight. A
lively discussion Is expected.
While Council is a unit as regards
the need Of establishing a paid de-
partment there is some diyergency
Of opinion as to the method by Will
the volunteer department shall be
replaced Question Of the taking over
Of the apparatus and buildings OF the
volunteer department is likely TO
cause considerable debate.
Il is the intention OF Council lead
ers to whip the measure into such
shape that 10 will receive the unanl-
nous support OF all the members be
fore it is laid before the solons at
Dover. IL is possible a public hear
ing may be had on the act.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
BEGINS FRIDAY

Public schools in Wilmington and
New Castle county will close Friday
for the Christmas holidays, not TO
reopen until Monday, January 3.
The schools in the city will close
at noon Friday. There will be appro-
PIRATE entertainments Friday morn
ing in class rooms, and at the High
school the senior class will hold It's
annual Christmas frOlic, with Santa
Claus. a tree and trimmings.
Throughout the county the schools
will hold afternoon SESSIONS, which
will be given over 10 holiday festivi-
ties. Many teachers OF the younger
children have arranged for trees and
exchanges OF little gifts among the
pupils.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
|HARBOR PLAN
SATISFACTORY
War Department Recon-
mendS Survey as Out
lined by City
PROJECT INCLUDES
RIVER QUAY

Wilmingion's harbor project has
taken another forward stride, It was
learned today. when the following
dispatch was received from Congress-
man Caleb r. Layton, OF Delaware,
dated Washington:
The Board Of Engineers OF the
War Department. has taken favor
able action on the report OF the
Wilmington District Engineer, and
has recommended a final survey.
The dispatch was addressed 10
Charles Warner. OF the Wilmington
Board OF Harbor Commissioners. II
served TO give much satisfaction 90
Mr.. Warner and his colleagues on
The board. Willard A. Speakman and
Joseph Bancroft When word OF the
approval was conveyed 10 the Cham
Der OF Commerce, II was received
with equal elatiOn, although the ac-
ton OF the Engineer Board at WASH
ingtOn had been anticipated by pri-
waite adVices received some days ago
Colonel 4. n. Johnston, United
States District Engineer for Whining
ton. said this afternoon he only
awaited formal notification from tho
Engineer Board at Washington TO
go ahead with the final survey.
Reduced TO It's elemental terms, the
action OF the Engineer Board means
that IL has accepted the revised
plans for the harbOr project as de-
velOped by the HarbOr Commission
and reported by Colonel Johnston.
These plans win hereafter form a
basis for future action. They pro-
vide for a port on much larger lines
than those projected a year ago.
Primarily, the government Is asked
TO dredge the Christiana channel from
its mouth to the cutoff" bridge TO
depth equal 20 that OF the Della
ware river channel, which at present
is 30 feet, but is TO be made 20. This
will enable any vessel ascending or
descending the Delaware TO make free
use OF Wilmington harbor.
The government next Is asked TO
build a quay or bulkhead along the
lower section OF the L0bdell, or han-
Dor tract. 20 meet with the ii0-f0Ot
quay which Is to be constructed at
| the upper part by the Wilmington
Harbor Board. In this way wharfage
will be provided at which large YES
sells may tie up and load or unload
cargOes. There is some little ques-
| ton II The government VIII be willing
| 10 provide a permanent bulkhead
along the lower section, but IL is felt
that Il may ultimately agree TO con-
struct a quay wall sufficiently heavy
TO be utilized by the Harbor Board
later in construction OF permanent
wall.
Construction OF the quay wall along
the Chrlsiiana will serve the two-fold
purpose Of providing wharf Tor
/ docking ships and OF retaining dredg-
ings taken from the bed OF the Chris
tiana channel and used to MI In the
| harbor tract
Confident the Engineer Board a
Washington would agree with th'
scheme as developed, the Harbo
Board has been proceeding with III
plans for erection OF large sortinl
and distributing shed along the Chris
tiana. also several storage warehouses
with rail connections inland.
II is hoped to begin work on th'
upper sections OF the quay wall an'
the warehouses and sheds early IN lhl
Spring. Total estimated cost Of thes'
Is put at more than si,OOOOOO
Evening journal., 1920-12-22

and 1000 stockings filled with nuts
fruit and candy were distributed to
children OF the section.
A prosram OF dances. songs and
tableauN was presented by the chill
dren on a large stage adjoining the
community house. A large com
munliy tree glowing with vari-colorcd
electric lights. stood In the middle of
the grounds
Praisng the spirit and enthusiasm
displayed and wishing AN a merry
Christmas. Mayor TAYLOR delivered The
city's greetings. lie said the com.
muniiy deserved every aid which
could be given by City Council and
me Park Board. Former Senator
Thomas NJ. MONAGHAN welcomed the
mayor and other guests. Charles H..
Ernst, executive officer OF the vii
mington Community Service. enter-
tained the children with a Christmas
story. Stale SenatOr-elcct William J..
Lutz and Samuel II. Baynard were in
lcresled spectators.
A feature OF the occasion was tho
distribution OF 1000 Christmas stock
ings 90 the children. This part of the
program kept Santa Claus very busy
The committee In charge OF the
celebration was composed Of Thomas
N. Monaghan. chairman; Mrs. II. ID
Walker. Mrs. William ]. Lulz. Mrs.
J. e.. Wright, Mrs. Charles j. Lynch,
Mrs. W. A. BrO0kmire. Mrs. y. A.
lllggens, Miss Mary Elizabeth Regain.
Miss Anna Regan. Miss Ella Rcgan.
Miss Harriet Walker Miss Marguerite
McDevilt. Mrs. William Christie
| Pryor, Miss Helen Harklns Miss
/ Hannah Harkins and the Mlsse De Eco
Yesterday afternoon santa Claus
visited the FrOcbel group. In the peO-
pies settlement This group Is com
lp0scd OF the Little Lads" and
/ "Merry Maldens'" clubs. The older
boys We're entertained with an illus
| trated lecture on The Wonders OF
New York" by Tracy NJ. Schuckor.
The Pine NelghbOrhOOd Association
met last evening In the homo OF
Mrs. James Kane, Go East Fifth
street. and made plans for a com.
munlty Christmas celebration OF
/ Monday evening. December %.
Both The playground land SchOo
No Z will be used 10 accommodate
the guests. A feature will be a larE
decorated community tres and a pro
gram OF music.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
u. S. OFFICIALS
GOT COAL GRAFT
Gushing, Manager of Whole
sale Association, Before
Senatorial Committee
SAYS ONE GROUP
MADE 100000

WASHINGTON. Dec. 22-Omcials Of
the United States government and OF
railroads handling coal received a
part OF the extraordinary profis"
taken out OF part Of the coal distrib-
uted 10 consumers last summer
George II. Cushing managing director
Of the American Wholesale Coal AesO-
citation, charged yesterday before
Senate committee investigating the
coal situation.
Pressed TO furnish names Of men
against whom he made the charge,
Mr. Cushing az first refused. hut final
ly agreed TO do so In confidence
Mr.. Cushing said the railroad men
had secured the coal by "diverting
shipments over their own rails from
the original destinations TO other con
sumers.
lie refused TO say what government
departments were concerned in his
charge or what positions the officials
he referred TO occupied. Full infOr-
nation would be furnished the COM
mittee with The names, he said.
The largest profits made on coal n
which he had personal knowledge. the
witness said, was by certain persons
who secured u from the mines at $3.50
a ton and sold 70 at $40 80 a ton. which
Will NNAf ANNA-ANN AMA|Ns NWMAM AAuNN
made the cost to consumers around
$40 or $40 a ton. 10 was after men
| liOning this specific margin OF rO0t
as having come 10 his personal knOwl-
edge that Mr.. Cushing made his form
al charges as 10 government and rail-
road officials.
The committee went into executive
session 10 continue Mr.. Cushing's eX-
animation. Chairman Calder. Repub-
/ ican. New York, gave notice that open
sessions would be resumed tomor-
row.
The name Of one man. formerly in
a government ONCE. and the allegation
that this man secured a profit. with
associates. Of s6OO,O0O by reason of
official association, was given the SEN
ate committee by Gushing during the
| executive session, Chairman Calder
| announced later.
Several Of the mans associates also
| were In government service, accord
| ing b. Cushing. Senator Calder said
and an army officer was named.
1.-THE four organizations which
| should have known the most about
conditions continued the witness
"the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion. the United States Geological
| Survey. the Railroad Administration
and the Senate Interstate Commerce
Committee all combined 10 tell con-
sumers that the transportation sys.
tenn Of the country was going TO be
unable 10 carry enough coal to supply
the country this winter"
Priority orders OF the Interstate
Commerce Commission did not ado
one pound TO coal production, Mr.
Gushing said, adding that they re.
suited from the panic"
WAS the Interstate Commerce,
Commission panic-strlcken, too?
asked Senator Kenyon, Republican, Of
Iowa.
ut was" said the witness.
Senator Edge asked what IN,
wholesale trade thought prices would
be next year.
MY personal opinion. based on 9,
wears In the industry" Mr.. Cushlnl
said. "is that the people Of the United
states may forget for p years-un
less we have another world war
that there IS a coal problem or a pos
. sibility OF a shortage. That Is con
ditloned on transportation system
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
FoROCE NEEDS ONLY FIVE MEN.

cancies on the Wilmington police
force. the Board OF Police Commits
sloners yesterday afternoon having
passed upon the applications OF five
men and given them a probationary
appointment OF six months. The men
appointed were George l.. Warning
ton. i2i East 0Furth street: John d.
Gaines. 23ii jefferson street: Charles
G.. Hannigan. 70i Tatnall street: WI
liam /. Handlin, 81 Kentmere Road.
and Watson II. Mahan, 7Os West
Eighth street.
An application was also received
from James +. Harlem, 30 South
Jackson street, which was ordered 10
take the usual course.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
HIS WATCH GONE,
But WHOGQTIT?
Emma Says Ethel, She Says
Chester Girl; Emma
Held
COP GETS WOMAN
AFTER HARD CHASE

Emma Cubbage, Ncgress. demon
strated her worth as a Splinter last
night when she. in short time out
distanced Antonio Maiano who had
accused her OF stealing his watch.
hut she found 10 her sorrow that
she was no match for pairOlman Wal
lace. who took up The pursuit of the
Negress where her accuscr LETT on.
MatanO soon became Winded In his
efforts 10 ONertakc Emma. fOriu-
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
HOFFMAN is PAROLED.

After serving twenty-ihree months
tOf seven years sentence on charge
OF breaking and entering. William
H0cman, a young white man OF this
city was released from the Work
house yesterday afternoon, on cOndi-
ti0nal pardon. Hoffman WILDE re-
quired TO report 10 Probation Ofllcer
J. Albert Oliver at regular periods.
Jesse Reed, who was indicted joint
~ with Hoffman, was granted a con-
ditional parole several weeks ago upon
Recommendation Of the board or par
dons The two men were implicated
in nineteen Onenses Of house breaking
here during the war.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22

risk nothing by trying IL under this oner
Give your hens Don Sung and watch
results for one month. II you don't mo
that II pays for itself and pays you
good proft besides, simply tell us and
YOUR money will be chccrfully refunded
Don Sung Chinese for egg-layingl i
n scientifc tonic and conditioner. IL u
easily given IN the feed, improves IN
hens health and makes her stronger an
more active. IL tones up the egg-layin'
organs, and gets the eggs, no matte
how cold or wet the weather.
You can obtain Don Sung from you
druggist or poultry remedy dealer, o.
send f1.04 includes war tax Tor
Deeksre by mail. Burrell-Dugger Co,
214 Columbia Bldga Indianapohs, IND
Evening journal., 1920-12-22

SA- were given by the
school: The Nrst Novel; 1T Came
Upon the Midnight Clear" "Adesie
Fideles," christmas Day in the
Morning" "Oh, Little Town OF Beth-l
lehem" and "Silent Night" GOOD
King Wcnceslas" was sung by the
schol choir. with solos by Miss Flea
nor dupont and Miss Marie Martins.
The girls Of the upper school pre-
scented the playlet This Is So Sud
den" The cast was as follows:
The three bachelor girls: Gertrude
Gertrude Robin; Florence. Maybelle
Coinage. Marie. Lenore Eastman;
pHelen " who has Just returned
from England, Marion Barnett; Mar
raret." her friend. Eleanor Lind.
The children OF the sixth grade pre-
scented a play In three acts ana Tour
scenes. dramatized by the chiluren
themselves from a story taken from
The following children took part
"Bue Bird DOLL Isabella kehnie
"Tinv." Eleanor Pitcher; Tommy
Todilekins." Billy Marvel; Mother
Toddlekins." Dec du pOnt; Nanny
Deborah Turnbul; "Sambo,n Charles
Foster: Caesar the dog, Henry
Canbv. santa Claus" Lammot du-
pont: CLERK In the store, Martha
Grubb: Floor Walker Willard
salisbury: "Peterkin, 1eor-t
Hoopes; guests at the parly-Aihl
Kirkpatrick, Ford Draper, helel
Barry, John Skillton; announcer
John Skilton; stage manager hubl
sharp. a.. ,io,.
Dsanf, claus" five little girls givils
readings on Christmas In other iahus
Tho cast Of the play was. Molhel'
Martha BeadcnkOpf; Little hlri'
irene Carpenter; Little Boy Mihuel
Laird. Nurse" Helen Turner; Sant'
Claus" Delano Boynton.
Although the kindergarten had NJ
special program, the children hda
| beautiful Christmas tree. Inc tre'
was trimmed with toys brought b,
| Inc children. the children trimmln.
Inc tree The tree with the toys WI
be presented TO charity this afternoon
The children OF the fourth grad'
gave the play 1.-THE Browns Christ
] mas" written by Martha Bush an'
( Nela stewart and presented In tnre'
acts. Those who took part IN thl
clever little sketch were:
santa Claus Jack Springer; Mrs
1 Santa" Jane Mullin; "Postman,
! poyntell Johnston; May. Brown
Flizabeth Poole: elizabeth Brown
Martha Bush: brownies. :" Quick
! Wit" Charles Harrington; "Iics
Took" Peter Rumford; "Fleet-folt
Lewis de Blois: "rip-Toe,' Nicto
dupont: "Sharp-Eye," Bobbie Marvel
Chorus" the entire class.
The children Of the second grad
dramatizcd the story, christmas Nv
In An Attic" The characters were a
follows: Mrs. Santa Claus Isabel
! Turner: "French Doll" Emily DUPONT
l"First Mouse" Alice dupont; "Secon
Mouse" Betty Wood ridge; "Jack-ir
] the-box," Dick Bond; Monkey" PER-
Foster: elephant" Noel lie BaumC
Tiger" Lefty Laird; "Woolly-Dog
| Bayard sharp; "Tin Soldier Edwar
Poole. Jr
A Christmas lullaby was sung b
the following four little girls Octav
dupont Sally Curtis, Adelaide Mahon
and Kathryn Ellis
Charles s. Underhill read Dlcken
christmas Carol" at the school q
Monday afternoon. Many OF the pa
ents Of the children attended this ei
tcrtainment.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
COMPLY WITH RULES,
CHARGE DISMISSED

As the defendants have compiled
with the city plumbers rules and
regulations since the hearing OF the
charges against them, Judge Hast
ings, in Municipal Court this morn
ing, dismissed Alfred +. Green, on a
charge Of violating the plumbers
rules and regulations and William IT,.
Bowers, on a charge Of working as
a journeyman plumber without a Ii
ccnsc.
Bowers, who has no plumbers H.
cense, was alleged 10 have made
sewer connection 90 an apartment
being built by Green, in Nandeyer
avenue.
The costs OF the case were also at
tached TO the defendants by the court.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
RIuJ MOOSE is XMAS SHOW

Larcasses Of an 800 pound bull
moose from Maine, also three deer
skins, horns and all-put on display
today in front OF the Lambros, S37
Market street, attracted much atten-
ton. At times the crowd OF holiday
shoppers viewing the animals nearly
blocked the sidewalk. The carcass OF
a bear is expected shortly. and the en-
tire lot OF game animals will be turred
into venisOn and bear steaks and
served up during the holidays.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
GIN FIRE AT MIDNIGHT.

Mrs l.. A. kittinger. 1903 Delaware
avenue. was awakened shortly before
midnight yesterday morning by 1--WE
shots which sounded as If in front of
her house.
Mrs. James Baily, 1903 Delaware
avenue. also reported hearing the
Shooting. Dr. Henry j. Stubbs. 1901
Delaware avenue was awakened by
shots. and residents along pennsylVa-
mia avenue report hearings shots in
that section early.
No explanation has been given by
the police for the firing.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
% ARRESTS LAST WEEK.

. Ninety-two arrests were made last
week by the local polite. according
20 reports 10 the Board OF Police
Commissioners yesterday afternoon
Eleven prisoners were committed 10
the New Castle County Workhouse
Fines and costs received from pris-
Oners amounted TO Si2O65
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
FIND CORMLEY IN CHESTER.

j John ], Gormley, aged 30 years. 30s
Lombard street, who was reported
missing from his home here several
days ago, has ben located in Chester.
The local police were advised by the
Chester authorities today OF the
mans whereabouts.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22

TTTTW TT"T TTTNTTT VI
the Third and
NJ olson streets
playground. proved
much more sue
ccssful than ils
projectors had an
iiclpalrd. 10 was
estimated tlla
more than 2OO
nnrsnns nllnnlnl.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
90 m NEW NnnK

Dr. Joseph II. Odell, director OF the
Service Citizens. and Mrs. Odoll. went
TO New York today 90 meet Mrs
Odell's sister. who Is scheduled 10 ar
rive on the steamship olympic. from
England.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
NEGRO FAILED TO APPEAR

When the case Of John Hevalow.
Negro, charged with ,non-support,
was called in Municipal Court this
morning, the defendant failed 10 an
pear. The court thereupOn ordered
that a capias for him be issued and
.the case continued until tomorrow
Evening journal., 1920-12-22

-Jermlma Hedges r. +.
ID. I. Shumway, III.
This 3 or 4 dozen eggs
n day. at winter prices,
was almost clear profit
Your hens should do as
well. It's no trouble 20
use Don Sung and You
Evening journal., 1920-12-22

viii not open untlI
January 3. Each OF
the grades assem-
bicd this morning
and presented a
short play and a
musical program.
The following
musical selections
were given by ule
Evening journal., 1920-12-22

remaining in operation. have more
doubts about railroads"
Coal production has reached the
point that anybody can get all he
wants at almost any price he wants
TO pay for It." he testified.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
nONUs ron DANK WOnKFns

Directors OF the Union Natlona
Bank, Eighth and Market streets. a
their meeting today. granted a bonu
of 20 per cent OF The past years sal
aries to the employees OF the inslitu
ton.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
so Hens Laid 3 Eggs
a Day. Now Lay &c
Tells How to Make Idle Hens Pro
duee Money In Winter.

when ] began using Don sung In
Dccember. ] was getting only or
eggs a day from so hens. within three
weeks / was getting from 3 20 4 dozen n
dav 1 nhan never be without Don Sung"
Evening journal., 1920-12-22

Watch the Want Ads during the
coming week for mechanical assist
ance.
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
SANTA VISITS
Sd WARD FOLK
Leaves Well Filled Stock
ings for 1000 Poor
Children
IN FOURTH WARD
NEXT MONDAY

The first Noiehborhood Community
Christmas celebration This season,
Evening journal., 1920-12-22
SANTA VISITS
TOWER SCHOOL
Children Made Merry at
Closing Christmas Sea-
son Program
TREE AND TOYS
GO TO CHARITY

Tower Hill School closed at noon
today for the Chrlslmas HOLIDAYS. and