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Evening journal., 1920-04-21
FAREWELL FOR
POPULAR PRIEST
Pioneers Wish Father Con-
nelly God Speed on
Visit to Rome
25 YEARS IN
HOLY PRIESTHOOD

A farewell reception was given last
night 90 ihc Rev. John J. COnncllA.
pastor Of st. Thomas n. G.. Church
and chaplain of he Rene, o'eni pio-
nccr Association, who viii sail on
saturday for Europe Father Conn lly
VIII visit Rome in May and celebrate
the twenty nth ann nNcrsary OF his
entrance io The priesthood
The reception last evening was held
In ilie PIONEER Association club rooms
at Nlnh and Market sirCris Repre-
soniatNes OF the Catholic parishes Of
This city expressed the high regard
with which Father Connolly Is held.
and e. J. Gnley presented him with
purse In behalf OF the Pioneer Asso-
citation.
The speakers and the churches they
represented were: 4. A. Meih. 81.
paurs. ID. A. Irwin. 50. pairick's. Jcr-
emiah Lynch. ST. Mary's. William y.
MOnigle sacred Heart John A. Jor-
dan. Sl Thomas, NJ. J. While ST.
AIMS. Thomas Bnlger El Ehzghfih's +.
Thomas Loughrcy -, Peters. The
Rev. Francis Tucker. Che Rev John
McElwec and the Rev Thomas Law
less represented the clergy.
program Of music. rcciialiOns and
dances wore given Those who particl-
paied We're. Joseph Lally. John 4.
sullivan. Francis llcssiOn Joseph B
kauss. Paul Desmond q. D. McG'nley.
] j j. Carrigln and ihc Pioneer orch s-
/ tar comprising = A sullivan John
McCrca. Joseph Gnhridc and Roy
/ Quill Jeremiah Lynch was chairman
/ OF the committee on entertainment
Evening journal., 1920-04-21
NEW nth Street
BRIDGE DESIRED
Street Department Wants
to Know What Levy
Court Intends to Do
RAILROAD BRIDGE
CLOGS BRANDYWINE

A commnnicaiion from the Board OF
Directors or the Street and sewer De-
pariment was read at the session OF
The Levy Court This morning. stating
lhal the board had a properly in the
block bounded by Eleventh. Twelfth.
Thatcher street and The Brandywlne
creek. 10 further stated that an as
phalt plant was located on the boards
property andIhat the board had ten
iatiNely decided 90 locate a wharf
along the creek. but before taking
any steps In this direction. wished the
Levy Court lO tell what was the in
tenliOns OF the court with reference
10 Eleventh street bridge. % having
recently been declared a menace by
u. :. engineers.
The communication was referred 90
the court committee as a whole for
investigation.
10 was stated by Government en-
gineers recently that the Pennsylvania
Railroad bridge. a few hundred feet
below lhe Eleventh street structure.
was causing water OF The Brandywine
TO back mp causing floods. Nothing
was said In this later report concern
ing Eleventh street bridge. Whether
the Eleventh street bridge will be re
moved. replaced Or improved is prob
lemaiical. but % was stated by Presi-
dent OF City Council George +. Lyon
today that the proposed new bridge
at pine street has nothing 90 do With
Eleventh street bridge.
A mOli0n 90 impoWer the county en-
gineer % Investigate traffic conditions
In the vicinity OF Eleventh street
bridge was deferred by the court un-
on such time as ihe entire bridge
committee was present at the meeting
of the court
Evening journal., 1920-04-21
MOTHER WOULD
SEE SON SLAYER

Continued From First Page
OF Liberty Bonds and money amount
ing TO 1880 and two farms which are
estimated 10 be worth possibly 5000
The NsdOW has been named The 0d-
ministrairiX and has given bond in
the sum OF $500 with her two sons.
William d. and Edward C. Morris and
former Representative John W. Mes
sick. as b0ndsmen. George p. stock
els and William NJ. Brasure have been
named as the appraisers.
While here Mrs. Morris expressed
a desire 20 see her son. but upon ad-
vice OF physicians did not do so be-
cause OF her physical condition and
the condition OF her son. Mrs Nor
ris is said To- be suffering from weak
heart and physicians say mat a visit
TO the county ilil would prQDahlN
cause her death and also the death OF
the boy. because excitement.
She will not visit the Institution
until the physical condition OF both
improves. While here yesterday. she
expressed The desire 10 see the boy,
and he was equally anxious TO see her,
Ills two brothers, William ID. and
Edward T.. Morris, however. went into
his cell. and the scene that took place
was paihetic. While In a weakened
condition. being unable 10 talk much
above a whisper. Ollie cOnNersed with
his brothers for some time. Ihey
gave him the assurance that members
of the family had not deserted him
and that despite the crime he had
friends They are quoted as saying
10 him: Cheer up. Ollie; YOU still
have friends and we are an with you.
Don't give mp hope-we are going To
stick bv YOU. We know what You
have done Nbut there are two sides TO
everything" There is every reason
10 believe that the family will come
10 his rescue when the trial Is sci.
Evening journal., 1920-04-21
CLAYMONT OBJECTS
TO BARKING DOGS

Al The meeting Of the Levy Court
this morning, contracts Tor building
ihe new culvert on the county road,
over the race OF the stanton Paper
Mills, at Kiamensi was awarded TO
Norman A. Groves. OF Marshallton,
at his low bid Of Si2sSSI. The Time
specified for the completion OF the
work is thirty working days.
A communication from the over
brook Civic Association, complain
ing OF dogs barking and also annoy
ing pedesirians near Claymonl, was
referred 10 the commissioner or the
Contract for a return embank-
ment for the protection OF property
owners. near ST. Georges, was award
ed 10 ihe sole bidder, she Delaware
Dredging Company at a bid OF 81
q75 fhe time required 10 execute The
contract being i25 working days.
A communication signed by thirty
eight property owners OF Hamilton
park. stated that the roads at The park
were in deplorablc condition, and re-
uuested that the Levy Court appro-
prlate $500 a year for road mainte-
nance and improvements. The mat
Ter was referred 10 the county engi-
neer and the district commissioner
John NJ. Mendinhall, property
owner OF near Red Lion. appeared be-
fore the court and stated That The
Wilmington and Philadelphia Trac-
lion Company, owners OF The New
castle-Delaware City line, had de-
clared themselves willing 10 pay s2OO
YEARLY for five years. for the upkeep
of the Delaware river bank.
Evening journal., 1920-04-21
CANADA HEARS OF
WILMINGTON FAME

The fame of community develop
ment in Wilmington has spread 10
Canada. according 10 letter re-
celved by Clarence NJ Dillon, assis-
tant secretary OF the Chamber OF
Commerce, from T. Cox, secretary
OF the Chamber OF Commerce. Trcn-
ton, Ont. which follows.
Trenton. April g. 1920.
The Secretary. Chamber OF Commerce.
Wilmington. Del.
Dear Sir ] had visit this morn
ing from a citizen OF your city and
was greatly interested 70 hear Oi tlc
community spirit, which is dis
played there. ] think the work ac-
oOmplished by your community gard
eners and also at the community sings
n wonderful and the spirit and sup
port which Is shown by your citizens
ls very fine.
have requested this lady. who was
visiting me, TO send me some OF your
community literature 10 see II II
would be possible for us 20 follow
along The same lines. Perhaps yOu
NAV have some spare literature on
this community life which would
send me and ! can assure you that
I would appreciate very much hav-
ing same.
Wishing your community spiril
success and long life, / am
Your very truly.
Secretary ~ J. F. cox.
Trenton Chamber OF Commerce.
]. p. c.: NJ. +.
Mr.. Dillon referred the. communi-
cation TO the Community Service fol
answer and a statement descriptive
of the activities OF Community Ser
vice in this city, has been sent on t'
thp Canadian city.
Evening journal., 1920-04-21
HOPE TO GET 1000
ODD FELLOWS in ARK

Almost sOO members Of Noah's Ark.
No T. with their lead friends Or
wives. broscd the inclemeni Ncaihp0
iasi evening lo attend the frs' Ladies'
y giii' held by That organiz iiOn. al
The Century Ciin. An interesting
program of ten talented entertainers
from Philadelphia entertained the
audience which Was followed hy r'-
froshmonis. Nicholas Reuters Or
chcsira furnished dance music
Noah's Ark No. Is ihr social side
Of odd Fellowship. which organlzs-
tion was started last nrrrmhrr bv' 4
number OF members OF the local Odd
Fellow lodge The mcmherup now
is over go and an additional large
rumb r. have applied for membership.
THIS class. amounting 90 probably POO
additional. viii board The Ark at the
next In iialion, Tuesday MAY A. at
The Century Club.
Chief Navigator George II. Bennett
was in dlafge OF last evenings az
fair. While the entertainment and re-
'froshmenis were handled. by capable
committee Of nfleen members from
ih sn~'0u- indro1 in iha CITY.
Evening journal., 1920-04-21
MORE HOUSES
URGED FOR CITY
Central Labor Union Also.
Suggests Non-Partisan
Board of Health
WANT LABOR TO
BE REPRESENTED

Better housing, nOn-nartisan
Board of Health, and motor buses
were discussed at a meeting Of the
Central Labor Union last night in
lrish-American Hall
A letter was ordered sent TO City
Council declaring tnat while IL is
right that the city's archives should
be properly safeguarded, nevertheless
the money it is proposed 10 spend on
restoring the Old City Hall could be
put 10 much better use at present In
relieving the lack Of homes. The
most important question Of the hour,
says the letter. lis TO provide ways
and means FOR housing the people of
Wilmington who are now living In
most cOngesiod quarters without suf-
fcleni light and air"
Another letter was ordered sent TO
Mayor Taylor In which the Central
Labor lnion expressed itself as fay-
oring the appointment Of non par
lisan BOafd or Health, which should
include a representative Of the labor
ing people. n was also declared that
a board should be selected TO clean
up the Slums. where working people
aie forced TO live.
Endorsement was given transpOr-
iatiOn by mOiOr buses on the ground
that seller Is granted the travelling
public during the rush hours. A let
Ter was forwarded to the Board Of
Health urging that the sanitary con-
dit ons on the trolley cars be i'm
proved
The convention call Of the Ameri-
can Fcdel alton OF Labor was read
The annual session this year will
be held in Montreal. Canada. The
Central Labor Union will meet again
ON MnN 4.
Evening journal., 1920-04-21
LOOSE GAS JETS
DECLARED MENACE

SAID Coroner Bullock This morning
u heartily sanction the action of
ihc roroncr's Jury In the ease of Levin
Davis" in their recommendation That
The prevalence In this city OF leaking
gas fixtures be taken up with the
Board of Public Ilililes Commission
and rcmldied as FAR as possible
"lt Is time That the city began 20
realize ihe danger existing Ia loose
gas jets where the stop may Doe turn
Od by O simple touch. or in having the
stops Tor both electricity and gas
within an inch or so from each other
In ihe case 0f Levin Davis This par.
licular gas Jet had two stops. one
Tor .he use of gas sioNe and the
other for a light This practice is
the most dangerous Of all William
Maneus. formerly OF 300 - West
Twelfth street. was killed by one OF
these same Jets In his case more
danger existed. due 10 ihe fact that
one quarter meter was placed In .his
house FOR the use OF an roomers.'
Evening journal., 1920-04-21
New RAILROAD
CANAL bridge
IS i. S. ORDER
CnnLInn1d Lon ID pago.

Continued From First Page.
lic building his city. ot 40 o'clock
IN TIE morning OF May = Al inter-
Csicd persons are invited 20 D. present
and submit their Views. which. ihe
notice says. should be- in writing as
FAR as possible
The changes In the bridge viii
probably cost upwards Of siOoO1, and
10 Is expected the expense viii fill on
the railroad company as the railroad
was laid out and the bridge construct
ed after the canal had hrcn dug and
opened The notice declares ihe pres
eni hridgc "Will hc an unfcasonah q
obstruction 90 The free naviui 'on Of
the waterway. when improved. On ac-
count OF insufficient width of draw
span and insufficient depth of pier
foundations
Following are the general changes In
The structure proposed hy the engl-
necrs. 90 hc made hy July I. 1921
Reconstruct the bridge. providing
al least a single draw span with min
lmum clear width Of iia feet between
tenders and carrying the pier foundl-
tlons 10 az least - feet below mean
sea level
Evening journal., 1920-04-21
DRAMA LEAGUE TO .
SEE FINE PLAY

The east OF a play Is not always an
indication that The play Itself j. an
right. but d usually follows hat GER
tain PLAYERS are always associated
with The right sort Of plays. When the
Wilmington Centre OF the Drama
League decided 10 accept Aftermath
for ils first Drama League Night 10
built much upon the fact that Ed
win Milton ROylp. The author. wrote
only the best plays and the cast as
announced was indicative OF the best
class of acting. 70 was safe guess.
I'm the case OF Three Live Ghosts,
which has been announced for the
second Drama League Night there
is no guess at an.
The play was seen by a member OF
the committee .On IFS opening night
In Atlantic city and any lingering
doubts as 90 rs merits were SET 81
resi- The names OF Beryl Mercer,
.Clril Chadwick, Frank Monroe. Charles
NrNaughiOn. Mary SerNOss. Henry
Mortimer and Olive Reeves Smith
were as usual attached 90 a program
which set forth the time ahd place Of
good clean comedy whfh a youth
Cf today might safely iakd his grand
father 90 see and John Dfew. in his
address 10 The Drama Lfalue, said
that such plays In This daN were few
and far between.
The first word Charlie McNaughion
said when he heard tho Iwrlicr was
from Wilmington was We'll how is
dear old Docky' Ha has produced
sketches at the Garrick more than
once. and. as is The case with mOsc
people who play there. CARRIES an af-
I fcctionate regard for Mr. DOcksiader
With him forever afier. Oihcss In the
cast Ganled 10 know how Whining
ION was getting along since "Thc Kiss
BSln<ieE,- Thc Esd q Pswtucket,- :
Evening journal., 1920-04-21
TUCKERMAN'S WOMAN
SHOP 10 BE ENLARGED

Theodore Tuckerman. proprietor Of
The "WOman's shop at Nos. 6-S
West Sixth street. is preparing 20 en-
large his store.
After cndeaNoring FOR some time
past 10 lease the property In the rear
Of the security Trust and safe De-
post Company, Mr. Tuckerman was
notified only a few days ago HAT he
could secure an extended lease on
his present store. in addition 60 the
entire second floor Of the building.
This Will cnsbic the local merchant
10 more than triple his pres mt i0Or
space. and more adequately display
his merchandise.
T. Mr.. Tuckerman came TO Whining
ton about two years ago. and has
met with cOnsid rablc succ rs In the
ready-tO-wcar apparel lire for wo-
mon Previous 10 his entrance in
business here he was assOciatd In the
wholesale field and the coat and sun
manufacturing business OF Tucker
man and Company. OF Philadelphia
His ten years experience ir super
vising the manufacture and buying
materials places him in direct con-
tact with the leading firms OF Tho
country and make him thoroughly
oOnVcrsant with the retail field.
Mr.. Tuckerman expects 90 thor
oughly modernIze the FIRST floor OF
the establishment, installing nsw FIX
lures throughout. besides thoroughly
renovating the entire floor space. The
biggest change in the properly VIII
be effected on the second floor. Large
glass display windows Will be placed
from the Security Trust and safe ID .
posit Company. TO the corner OF ship
ley extending on the Shlpley street
side. This VIII make an absolutely
daylight store. These windows viii
be brilliantly Illuminated al night as
an advertising feature and a large
electric display sign will flash the
name Tuckerman TO Market street
The store now handles an extensive
/ line OF high grade ready-tO-wear ap-
parel for women. consisting OF coats,
suits. dresses furs, evening gowns
and wraps When the alterations are
completed Mr.. Tuckcrman viii add a
lcompleie junior and school girls de-
pafiment as we'll as one OF the best
hosiery and underwear department.
3 IN Wilmington
Evening journal., 1920-04-21
WANT 9Th WARD
MADE SPOTLESS
Central Labor Union Says
Section is Dumpheap
For All City
FAVOR LARGER
KlRKWOOD PARK

Declaring that the lower part OF
The Ninth Ward Was "1 dump-hcup.
from which emana.e noX ous OdOrs.
and which serves as a rubbish pile
for skin peeilngs from leather fac
tories and a depository for ashes and
tin cans ihe Central Labor Union.
at It's meeting last night pass Il a
resolution asking the Levy Court The
street and Sewer Department the
Board Of Park Comm issionersi and
other civic bodies TO alleviate condi-
tiOns as above described
Il was also urged. In the follow
ing resolution, that cerlain parts OF
the Ninth Ward be incorporated in
the ciy's park system:
Resolved. That the Central Labor
Union heartily approve OF the en-
largement OF Kirkwood Park. by eX-
tending it easterly TO The junction OF
The Brandywlne ere K and Eleventh
street; that said park be then cX-
tended northward from the Brady
wine creek, taking in the sO-clilcd
Hamilton marsh land 10 Fourteenth
SIR set; that north Of Fourteenth
stree. all the land from the Bond
Manufacturing Company plant and
Thatcher street 10 the Pennsylvania
Railroad. as far north as Nandever
avenue, be incorporated In The ciiy's
park system. connecting with Prica's
Run Park; that the Levy Court De
asked TO locate new site for a
bridge 10 replace the Eleventh street
bridg that ihe : rect aud Sewer
Department be asked 10 grade the
i20-f.ct wide boulevard proposed for
new River Road Immediately.
"That a committee OF three. COM
posed Of Mcssrs. William Fineriy, w
+. Scedcrs and 4. ] Cross be APP
pointed TO wait upOn The Levy Court
April 2l. 1920; that copies OF this
resolution be sent the Levy Court
the Street and Sewer Department
Stae Highway Department Park
Board and Finance Committee or City
Council.a and that said committee be
directed 10 appear before all said
public bodies and advocate this pro-
iect."
Evening journal., 1920-04-21
DAYLIGHT TINE
HITS COMMUTERS
Hours Difference Between
Wilmington and Penns-
grove After Sunday
WILSON LINE STILL
CONSIDERING CHANGE

No decision has been reached as yet
by the Wilson Line wheihe, lo an
ply daylight saving hours 20 It's steam
and ferryboat schedules when ihe or
d'nance of city Council setting the
clocks In Wilmington ahead one hour
goes into effect next Sunday.
u has been announced that ihe day
llsht saving hours viii be- adopted at
the dupont plant at Carney's Point
and workers who commute with this
CITY are considerably puzzled as TO
The enecl. ON their schedules should
ihe Wilson Line retain the standard
lime under which 10 l. now operates.
Moreover. no time changing ordinance
has been passed by the town council
Of pennsgr0Ne.
Under the daylight saving schedule
"a person living In Wilmington. but
working az Carney's Point. would
leave This city at Z o'clock In the
morning daylight time" and find
himself arriving on The opposite shore
OF the river at Gij o'clock Standard
time. Al the dupont plant however.
he would find thai 10 was 1.i5 O'Clock.
Similarly, a person leaving q dupont
plant al The Point at { o'clock In the
afternoon would find 10 only 3 O'Clock
In pennsgrOVe and yet i.ij o'clock on
This side OF the river
one OF the Qucerest twists will be
for travellers TO and from philadel-
Z phia. On leaving Wilmington ai in
the afternoon on an express. they viii
I find themselves in Philadelphia al
i2.ij o'clock, "heating themselves" by
/ ij minutes Returning they may
/ leave Philadelphia at > O'Clock and on
arriving in Wilmington mud That il
/ l. nearly Z.
When a Wilmingtonian goes 10 Ne,,
/ \ Ork he Will have 10 change his watch
twice 90 Keep tab on his time Lcav-
b ir.s Wilmington ai . o'clock he wil
/ ind himself n.Philadelphia g00ut a.
/ when he reaches Jersey City 10 will
be approximately 1913 But when hl
/ crosses the river by boat or tube. Do,
lWill find 10 lii5. Tor he will be bach
acain on Wilmington daylight sayin.
time.
A much puzzled Wilmingion-Nev
York cOmmiier who stops or In Phil
adclphia. today said he might carr,
inO watches. one with WilmngiOI
and New York time. and The Oihel
with Philadelphia time. "Bui supp0s
ing ] should gel the watches mike,
and not know rolher from which
he soliloquzed; concluding. "Oh
Lcrdy, then ! would be in mess
Evening journal., 1920-04-21
SUPPER At ~. PAII,S.

Ihe men uf So. pauls N r.. Church
viii hold a supper tonight In the jim.
lng hall OF the church. no Gi1 o'clock
The purpose is 90 provide an Oplor.
lunity Tor The new members lO. be-
come acquainted With the old
Aft'r The supper a brief hour Will
he spent Ia getting acquainted With
one another and then an The men will
Doc asked Up attend ihc mid-Noek
prayer meeilng.
The junior church viii meet al Z
o'clock tonight. In Sunday school hall
A special feature OF the mcetlngs are
The sword drills" given by ihe Rev
Raymond W Cooke
After The meeting iha Ladies Aid
Society OF the Junior Church will
meet a special meeting of the aih.
leiic association will be held iomor.
row night President Sproul ha.
called this meeting FOR the purpose
Of considering some important mat
ters In reference 90 The baseball ten.
mis- and outing clubs
Evening journal., 1920-04-21
FINE TWO MORE
TARDY CITY COPS

Two palrolmen. charged with fail
urc in report on Time. were before
the Board of Police Commissioners
yesterday afternoon one OF them
explained that be- had forgotten 10 re-
port after having pursued man Who
had Violated ihc traffic rules. and
report, Was fined two DAYS pay.
The following applications Tor ro-
- - Tie fofco were received.
Arthur M lia -. a. ont and French
streets. Joseph A. fuG-F. no. 1922
West Fourth street and Charles a
DrossgroNe, no 3ii South Union
street
The amount of fines aud COSTS re-
ceiNcd from pc soncrs during the
iaten 90 The .M0rkhousc. ana white
mon
Evening journal., 1920-04-21

Nellie West and Miss Glendora pippin
won honor medals. The other mo
Beacon girls. Miss Eleanor Fairy
and Miss GLADYS Hudson. ranked eley-
cnth and twelfth respectively. Miss
Fairy. who Is a daughter OF United
States Marshal. NJ r. Farry. of This
city. received special mention for haV-
ing lirncd In the most accurate paper
The students wrote for ilfieeu minutes
and Miss Farry was the only one of
lhc entire number who had fewer than
four mistakes
All of the Beacon students were
srainod by Miss E.. Eiscnhari. principal
OF The lypcWriiing department or the
Beacon school. The contest was held
under the auspices OF The Annual Bus
iness Show. and under the direction OF
J y kimball. international contest
manager
Evening journal., 1920-04-21
WILSON WON'T
FORCE PEACE
VIEWS Upon
EUROPE NOW
Ifonl'nued From Flrsi Page. !

hc allow "a o. remain IN Constantine
pie. under Inter-Aliird conitOl.1e1
which the President took a vigorous
stand
2 Tho Ad-iatic: The Miles are eX-
pee ed 60 arrive at "a settlement al va
rancs with me position OF President
Wilson The last plan gave Italy SOW
ereignly over Fiumc and strip OF
land fOm flumc Go Trieste These
provisions TIE President condemned
l-'rrlde With Russia. President
Wilson has proposed 40 The Allies That
unrcsirlo cd trade be allowed with
RUSSIA. ai the traders risk n ihc on-
posiilon of Franrt breaks down an,
plan OF Lloyd George and Mill io
grant recognition 10 Russia. Tie san
Reno conference may concur In lhc
plan Of the United states, u was be
llpNpd
The President has instructed Am
bassador Robert Underwood Johnson
.ai Rome 90 attend The san hcmc
meeting lf ihc supreme council, a.
an unofficial observer.
Evening journal., 1920-04-21
Welded 81 YEARS,
FRIENDS CALL TODAY

? T. Aiherly % years of age. and
his Wife Anne 90 year. of axe. are
quietly observing the nf|y-llrsi anni-
NrrSary of their wedding today nl
ihrIr home at No. AZ East seventh
street
The AGED couple We're married iu
odessa n'l.. hN ihc Rev. i.orgc phoe-
bus 40 The home OF the fainer of Mrs
Nhcfly They lived In odessa until
ten years AGO when they moved 90 ihis
city. Mr. and Mrs Alherly have no
children Of the own. hui have ana
aiOri7d daughter Mrs Florence Par
RET who lives 10 This city.
Mhie Mrs AlherlN is enjoying good
health Mr. Aihcrly has not fully re-
covered rom an aitig
suffered during The winter OF 1918.
Many friends OF ihe couple cailru b..
congratulate them today.