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Evening journal., 1920-07-19
MEXICANS GO HOME
TO BETTER REGIME

DALLAS. Tex. July i9.-Hundreds
Of Mexicans are treRklng back to the
land OF the tamale and their nativity
as a result Of the latest revolution IN
the southern republic, according TO
railroad officials who are watching
the steady flow Of swarihy skinned
persons tward the Rio Grande.
Dsllas's own Little Mexico which
rained in population from Few
score ten years ago 10 more than
eO0O in the 1920 census. is reported
10 be losing ground rapidly.
Since announcement Of The death or
Venusiiano Carranza, seNcnty-ilNe
NeNicans. men. women and children.
have purchased tickets here for the
border. Since then. railroad men
said. from thirty 10 nifty citizens OF
the nation 10 the south have bssn
leaving daily. Similar conditions are
said 90 exist in other Southwestern
cities
Leading Mexicans residents here
declare confidence in the present rev
olution Is responsible for so many
natives returning home Practically
every native Mexican In Texas, they
said. believes the new regime 10 be
the foundation for a stable Govern
ment in their revolution torn coun-
try.
Evening journal., 1920-07-19
ARREST $4,000
BOOZE SELLERS
Prohibition Law Success
Despite lnfractions,
Agent Declares
REPORT WILL SHOW
MANY CONVICTIONS

WASHINGTON. July 10 United
Press More than $1,000 arrests
We're made during the FIRST six
months OF prohibition just closed.
Commissioner kramer's annual re-
port, soon 90 De issued. Is expected
90 indicate.
Data on which Kramer is 10 base
The report is being received from en-
forcemont agents In an parts Of The
country.
The report also is expected 10 show
the total number OF convictions con-
cerning which Kramer is unable TO
give any estimate.
4 large percentage Of arrests were
made by local police and officials who
are cooperating with Krsner but are
not directly responsible TO him. The
number Of these arrests can only be
estimated since reports are received
only from Fderal agents by Kramer
A total Of 5000 arrests would in
dicate that on an average Of one in
every 200O persons in the United
States was charged with violation Of
the prohibition laws between Ianu-
ary i6 when the Volstead law be
came effective on June 30. the close
or the governments fiscal year.
This average. however. gives but
an inadequate idea Federal officials
said OF the actual numDer Of viola
iions Of the law. since presumably a
large number OF violat0rs were not
detected
approximately one in each 1893
residents OF the United States Is re-
sponsihle In some measure for en-
/ f0rcement Of the law since 10 puts
under obligation 10 assist the. Federal
officials. an local. police. sheriffs. dis
trict attorneys. customs officials. in
tcrnal revenue agenis and practically
an government employees.
An army OF approximately 1000
/ persons thus is back of Kramer in
his efforts 10 make the United States
/ bone dry.
Kramer, in his report. Is expected
/ 20 characterize the prohibition law as
/ having demonstrated its PRACTICABLE.
/ ity. Despite criticism Of vets who
/ say the law Is heing violated openly
| In many sections. the commissioned
maintains 10 has proved as airlighl
/ as could have been hoped for in the
short time Of its operation.
Evening journal., 1920-07-19
MURDER SHOCKS
english PRESS
Staying of Irish Constabu-
larry Head Branded as
"Cowardly Savagery"
BLAME CRIME WAVE
ON GOVERNMENT

LONDON. July 10 UNITED Press)-
This was a political murder whose
flagrancy and brutality equals any
thus far perpetrated in Ireland" the
Times declared today in commenting
on the killing OF Commissioner
Smyihe OF the Royal Arch O0nsiabu-
larry by a band OF armed men as he
sat In a chair at the country club In
Cork
Inspector Craig was wounded In a
hand TO hand fight with the raiders
The Daily Express said:
THE people are sick and tired OF
this c0wardly savagery These mur-
ders pierce all Indifference"
The Chronicle blamed the govern
ment for not giving police adequate
protection in Ireland "This brutal
murder is one Of those insane acts
which will reduce even the warmest
friends Of Ireland almost 10 despair.
Armed men raided a railway parcels
Office at kingsiown. Selling a package
believed 10 contain arms and ammu-
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Evening journal., 1920-07-19
COP NOMINEE |
WON'T RATIFY
IF ELECTED
Republicans Confident Ma
ton Is Opposed to Will
sons Covenant
GLAD TO MEET
COX ON ISSUE

MARION, o.. July 40 Omitted PressY
senator Harding. n elected president
VIII refuse 10 take any steps toward
ratification OF The treaty Of Versailles
while the league OF nations covenant
stands intact. according 20 the view
OF close friends here today. after a
careful study OF his latest attack on
The project
The Republican Presidential nom
ineo, they declared. has decided TO 20
10 The mat with Governor Cox over
the league Issue. He is confident.
they say. that the country is opposed
no entering the league as IL was for
mulaicd at Paris and ne will welcome
a hsht for IL by Governor Cox.
Hardngs attack on the learle today
was his second within a week. .
With the burden OF preparing his
acceptance speech over Harding ex-
rectcd 20 get In some golf before
Thursday and hoped 90 81 away for
a round OF golf today at Columbus or
Mansfield.
Evening journal., 1920-07-19
'HEDROVE ME- TO
drink WIFESAYS
Husband Tells Court Mrs.
Sweeny Is Money
Mad
WOULD NOT LET
CHILDREN TESTIFY

Pulling her waist open in City Court
today while tesufyng against her
husband whom she charged with
breach OF the peace, Mrs. John H..
Sweeney. Of 1907 Jackson street
street. shouted: Tie drove me 10
drink and tried 70 commit suicide :
all ot you take a good look at me ."
The woman's breast and throat was
scared as IN by acid.
sweeney denoid the charge pre-
ferrcd by his wife although he ad-
mitted showing her out of the door
OF their home when he thought she
was trying 90 reach a knife lying on
the kitchen table. during an argu-
m.nt The woman. he contended,
was not responsible for her acts. lie
said she was money mad.
Judre Hastings refused 70 allow a
Young son and daughter OF ue two
10 testify and Sweeney was allowed
10 20 on his own rec0gnizance-
Mrs. Sweeney was lectured 10y
Judge Hastings. however, Who told
her 10 curb her temper
Evening journal., 1920-07-19
Brazil SEES NO D4NCER
or WAR IN SOUTH AMERICA

RIO DE JANERIO, July 80 United
press) DR.. Azedo Marques, Brazilian
minister OF foreign affairs, today char
acierized as absurd the rumors OF pos
slble international troubles In south
America. Referring 90 the attitude oi
Brazil ne declared in a special inter
view given the United Press mat In
spite OF It's membership In the League
OF Nations. Brazil Will continue JUS
policy Of close cooperation WIN We
limited states and Will maintain It's
profound friendship for tho other
American republics He asserted That
Brazil has high regard for American
ideals and Interests
Or. Marques said that at the present
time the Brazilian foreign oihce IS
devoting almost the entire attention
10 the building mp Of Brazilian trade
Evening journal., 1920-07-19
new SKIPPER
ONSHAMROCK
IN THIRDRACE
Capt. Burton Too COnserva-
tive to Compete With
Daring American
ERRORS OF JUDGMENT
CLEARLY SHOWN

NEW YORK. July 40 United pressl
shamrock ~. the green cup hunter
OF Sir Thomas Llnion. viii have
new hands on her wheel In her
lhird race tomorrow with Resolule
for Americas cup.
Captain William p. Burton. whose
handling 0f The challenger In the
irst two heats OF ihc racg was sub
iecied 10 Uron criticism I'd been re-
ncNed. His successor. not yci select
ed will De either Charles Nicholson
designer of The sloop. CAPTAIN Alfred
Diaper. who sailed the 23 meter sham
rock In the trial races or Colonel
Duncan r. ID. Neil. Lipion's manager.
The new skipper may not be
known until me challenger sails to-
morrow for the starting line at the
Ambrose lighishlp.
LipiOn Is said 20 favor Nicholson
because OF his familiarity with the
sloop which he designed.
Even the "landluhhers" among the
thousands who Witnessed the FIRST
two heats OF the race knew That bur
ton was oulceneralod and out
skilled by Charles Francis Adams
skipper OF Rosolule 40 the start of
both races and The superiority Of the
American skipper was apparent al
every brush.
70 ls understood that some OF Lin.
toms friends sought 90 have thl
hands on the challenrcrs whec
changed after the nrst race when ihl
defender lost only through an accid
ent
Burton lost a good half mile esrll
In the FIRST race when he misiud-c,
the wind and tackled In shore. II
the second race he went 90 FAR 40 th
| leeWard Of the Resoluio that the spec
iaiors thought he was lost and OF
/ his course
Ho also had The greatest of dim
Guilty In getting around tho mark
saturday while Alnms sent hcsolui
arou,d rather easily.
/ However. his errors on Iudcmcr
CONTINUED on page TW0.l
Evening journal., 1920-07-19
TRY ATTACK ON
Three GIRLS
Children's Screams Bring
Constable to Rescue;
Youths Escape
CONTINUE HUNT
FOR ANNOYERS

Constable William Tinsman and
Haleck s. Ray, agent for the s. p. C.
c.. are investigating an alleged at
tack made upon three little girls, aged
Z, 10 and i3 years, at Glynrich. Saiur-
day night.
Constable insman. who is a rural
policeman in that district. while max
ing his rounds late Saturday night,
heard the screams Of the children In
the mill property I'm that neighbOr-
hood and hurried 20 the rescue.
According DO the story told by the
children they had left their home and
gone out 10 the Newport road, as
they were afraid TO stay in the house
alone at night, and preferred waiting
there until the return % their
mother, who was in this city.
About fl o'clock they were Joined
by two young men and induced 10
take a walk to the mill. where the
attack is said % have been made. The
young men, scared by the screams Of
the girls, ran just before the arrival
OF Constable Tinsman.
The mother OF the girls. a widow.
lives alone with the children, and
often is compelled to be out late at
night.
Evening journal., 1920-07-19
REGISTRATION
ONFIRSTDAY
SETS RECORD
$500 City Voters Already
Qualified for Nov.
Elections
1900 MORE THAN ON
FIRST DAY OF 1916

With i6 districts yet 10 be heard
from, 5i4 more voters qualified on
Saturday the first registration day for
the November election than on the
first day In 1916, the last Presidential
election and 3i4i more than We're reg
istered on the FIRST day two years
ago.
The registration in 100 Of the total
i25 districts Of the city on Saturday
svas S2ii, compared with a total Of
7l27 for the first day of 1916 As the
average for the 100 districts reported
TO the Department OF Elections on sat
urday was &C. the i6 missing dis
tricts will bring the total for the first
day this year up DO about 1900 which
Will be about 1900 more than quail
fed the first day Of 1916.
Saturdays registration was the
largest by more than a 1000 for any
previous flrst day in the history or
the city. Republican workers ara es-
pecially well pleased with the large
registration for the first day and say
a large majority Of those registered
are Republicans.
The growth Of the city and the fact
that several new sections have been
taken into the city by legislative en-
aciment since the last Presidential
election accounts partly for the large
increase on The first day. workers
say. There seems, however. 20 be an
unusual amount Of interest for this
early. IN the coming campaign and
that Is also partly responsible FOR The
large registration.
The largest increase was in the Sew
enih ward but every ward in the city
except the Third and possibly the
Tenth show substantial Increases in
REGISTRATION over four years ago.
Reports from Kent and Sussex
counties and also some sections OF
rural New Castle county also show a
heavy registration on the FIRST day.
In the two districts OF White Clay
Creek hundred with registration
places In Newark the registration on
Saturday was. First district. i2i
Second district. %. In the First dis.
trict OF pencader hundred. 80 voter.
were registered
The registration by wards in VII.
mington last Saturday and the flrsl
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Evening journal., 1920-07-19
EXPERT WILL
give TIPSON
FIRESERVICE
j. II. Howland, Under
writers Engineer, Looks
Over Department
CONFER WITH CHIEFS
AND CIVIC BODIES

J. II. Rowland. engineer Of the Ma
tional Board OF Fire Underwriters,
representing the fire prevention and
standard engineer committee OF that
body. arrived In Wilmington this
morning 90 make a survey OF the
FIRE department OF this city.
Mr.. Nowland In an iulerVley az the
office of Fire Chief W. J. Luiz. with
whom he conferred ai noon. said.
was directed 90 visit this city
and 90 confer with the fire depart
ment officials as we'll as the eXecu-
tive committee Of the department and
representatives OF the various civic
organizations and city officials % see
what could be done 90 promote en-
clency In the fire department.
The proposed survey Is being
made following the receipt OF infor
nation from The Continental Fire
Insurance Company. a member OF the
Fire Underwriters Association. In
which 10 was stated that one frg
company here was planning 10 dis
band and cease operations as a frf
fighting organization.
II am here as a result OF that com
municatlon" Mr.. Rowland added
"and ] am not here 10 boost any
Continued on Page Twelve.
Evening journal., 1920-07-19
K0PP OFFICIAL
PIG CATCHER, TOO

Having gathered In thousands of
homeless dogs. cats. goats. COWS ami
horses during his twenty-five years
with the s. p. C. A. as the special
agent Of that society, George kopp
today rounded up his first hog
"His royal hlghnes, Mr.. Poker" was
captured at the Children's Home at
Riveryiew. where il had played havoc
with the garden.
The pig was captured by Mr. kopp
after an exciting chase. 10 was re-
moved 90 the dog pound, where II
awaits an owner.
In speaking OF his experiences To-
day Mr. kopp said he would not De
surprised II called on 90 corral an
elephant or other beast OF the wilds.
Evening journal., 1920-07-19
LAY OFF OF
RAILROADERS
ISORDERED
10 Per Cent. Reduction Af-
fects Clerical and Mainten-
ance Equipment Forces
LATEST EMPLOYED
ARE FIRST TO GO

Official notice was received by OH
cials OF the southern Grand Division
OF the Pennsylvania railroad. with Of
nces at French street station, this
morning, 30 reduce The clerical and
the maintenance equipment depart
mcnts 40 per cent Immediately. Under
The order the last 40 per cent OF en-
ployes hired will be the nrst o. be
laid on. This order Will not AFFECT
cuginccrs, flrcmen. brakcmcn. con-
duciors, starters, gaiemen. portcrs or
Ticket handlers. only The slcnOgra-
pliers, clerks, machlnisis repairmen.
car cleaners and mechanics are ar
fcclcd at this ilmc. The reduction
Will he made In accordance with the
agreement between the government
and the railroad company, upon due
notice DO the employees affected. The
exact number OF person Affected has
not been determined.
10 was said by officials at the French
street station that the reduction was
/ Inevitable. even n there had been no
wage controversy. The railroad has
not been run at a pronl since its ne
turn TO corporate control hy govern
moni. Railroad officials sau % was
a question either OF rcdiNing tho
force or appealing 10 the Interstate
| Commerce Commission FOR an advance
| In freight and passenger rates.
10 was said by an Official or thl
company this morning that any ful,
ltner reduction OF The forces had mol
been considered and In all probability
there would be none. While M
definite announcement has been made
I % Is said the layon forecasic a gen
oral layon on The entire pcunsylvanN
: system east Cl Chicago. N This
done, 10 Will eject several thensan
. lcmpluycs
The step taken by The Pennsylvanl
+, Railroad has not been followed "
by other railroads. but railroad mf
{ ibclievc 10 VIII be nnlya question
Continued on Pare Twelve
Evening journal., 1920-07-19
NEW Honor FOR
JOHNS. ROSSELE
Wilmington Banker Named
on Permanent Committee
for Honduras
TO STUDY INTERESTS
OF LATIN-AMERICA

Secretary Of The Treasury Houston
today announced the appointment of
John s Rossell president OF The Sc
ourity Trust and safe Dep0st Com.
pany. as a member Of the permanent
group committee for Honduras. 70
cive consideration to the interests II
both the people OF the Republic X
Honduras and Of the United states.
Mr.. Rossell was a member OF the
nrst and second Pan-Amerlcan finan~
cial conferences. called by the unitea
STATES Government for the purposes n
STRENGTHENING the relations or thn
country with South and Central
America These conferences werN
held in Washington the FIRST In May,.
1915. and the second in January u
this year.
Mr.. Rossell Is a student OF Latin
American affairs. and has Travelled n
the West Indies. tie Is we'll Known n
the pan-Arhe-ican Union In Washing
ton. and his appointment on the
permanent group committee Tor lion-
duras Is a recognition OF his epeci1
fitness for the consideration of no
financial and commercial relations
with Latin-America.
Evening journal., 1920-07-19

and 10 the attraction OF foreign enter
prise Do Brazil
"ln The new international era" said
Or. Marques. Brazil will continue 60
pursue without interruption its
ancient foreign policy OF cooperation
with The other American nations.
"rhe perfect understanding That
happily exists among these nations
gives assurance for the future and
brands AS false an rumors saying mat
the south American foreign Olhcfs
are engaged in regulating high
diplomatic problems
The Brazilian foreign minister eX-
pressed great interest IN the Ameri-
can Presidential elections and espe-
ciany, in relation 10 the attitude OF
the candidates toward the develop
mont of closer relations with South
America.
Evening journal., 1920-07-19
DRUGGISTS GET
RULE ON LIQUOR

New rules regulating the dstribu-
tion Of liquor for non-beyerage pur-
poses have been laid ont by the Ma
tional Wholesale Druggists Associa-
tiOn.
The regulations warn the members
0f the association against the pur-
chase Of liquors for medicinal pur-
poses from irresponsible persons. Ihe
changes In the main apply 10 ihe
transportation of liquor ana 10 the
Issuance of permits 90 purohnse
Under iho amended regulations the
ny-by-night manufacturer or dealer is
going 10 have difficulties in securing
supplies OF alcohol or other intoNi-
eating liquor Persons permitted 10
sell or purchase must In future COD
FIRE deliveries 20 those only person
ally known 90 them.
Evening journal., 1920-07-19
FIND BARREL OF
MASH AND GRINDER

John Brady, attorney for Dominick
pawpa. OF 1915 Rowland street,
charged with selling intoxicating
liqir0rs. had the case continued in
Cly Court today, until Wednesday
morning. pawpa was arrested sat
uriay night. by Detective Sergeant
Benson and Detectives kempski, j..
C.. Riley. Johnson and Mahoney.
The officers found two barrels Of
alleged wine. one barrel Of rasin
mash and a grinder DO make the mash
i'm the pawpa home. The witnesses
found I'm The place gave their names
As Joseph Murphy. Joseph Delilavis,
Jos, Firedas. Hiram Jacobs and
Frank Cordery.
owing 10 the absence Of Philip l..
Garrett. his attorney, Morris HOwitz,
charred with selling intoxicating
liquOrs. had his case continued until
tomorrow morning.
Evening journal., 1920-07-19
GUNS HALT
TRIPLE LYNCHING

DURHAM. n. c. July 10 UNITED
Press) NO attempt was made 90
lynch the three Negroes in jail at
Graham. near here implicated In the
assault Of Mrs. A. A. Riddle. after the
Durham machine gun company ar
rived
The company remained on guard
last night and the town was quiet.
as 10 Is today. The Negroes implic-
aied are servants at a hospital near
the Riddle home. A brother Of the
woman assaulted, pleaded for the
law to be- allowed 10 take its course.
No further trouble is anticipated
Mrs. Riddle Is still in critical con-
ditiOn.
Evening journal., 1920-07-19
A. H. DENISON
GOES TO J0HNST0WN

Alton II. Denison. assistant boys
work secretary of the Y. NJ. G. A.. re-
signod today 10 assume boys work
with the Johnstown, n. y, ~" on
August 4.
Mr.. Denison was born at Amster-
dam. y. y. and was graduated from
the Amsterdam High School ne re-
ceived boys work training at the Sill
Yer Bay Summer School, \. y After
two years work as assistant 10 the
general secretary at the Amsterdam
Y. NJ. c. A., he came 10 the local as
sociation Mr.. Denison made many
friends here, particularly among
boys.
Evening journal., 1920-07-19
2 DIE in $500 FOOT
FALL OF AIRPLANE

TULSA. Okla. July i9.-Alhert w
Newsom. Of Union Point. Ga and
Robert F. Midkim. an adopted son Of
Nine. Schmunn-Heink. the prima
donna, and son OF a minister at Deca-
tur, Ills, were willed Instantly In an
airplane fan near here yesterday.
Newsom, pilot Of the machine, was
maneuvering for a landing. when one
of the wings suddenly dropped OF and
the plane fell about $500 feet.
Evening journal., 1920-07-19
TWO PRIZE WINNERS
FAIL TO APPEAR

Two prizes Of the 1--WE mile bicycle
race held saturday afternoon under
Inc auspices Of the Community SER
vice did not appear 10 claim their
tronhies They are Howard Che
shire. who won second place in Glass
A. and whose prize is a pair Of hand
le hars and Miss Olive NJ Porter,
who won Second place In Glass g, a
pair Of pedals.
lee Ninick. who won the first
nrize in Glass r. will not receive his
award Of a gold watch at once ow-
ing 10 DELAY in IFS arrival. 10 will be
forwarded 10 him as soon as re-
ccived.
Evening journal., 1920-07-19
DID NOT STOP AFTER
RUNNING BOY DOWN

Bernard r Miller was fined 500 and
costs by Judge Hastings In City
Court today on a charge Of violating
the traffic laws. In passing a trolley
car that was discharging passengers.
Miller pleaded guilty 90 the charge
and admitted failne TO stop TO see
how badly injured a small hoy was
that he run down The boy had step
ped from the trolley car. but was not
badly injured when hit by the motor
cycle operated by Miller.
Evening journal., 1920-07-19
RUSH RODNEY SQUARE WORK.

Superintendent Mack OF the Board
Of Park Commissioners, stated this
morning that The contract FOR
cut stone for Rodney Square VIII he
awarded tomorrow morning. ana BIDS
viii be asked for the construction of
the retaining walls Work OF CON
struction on the square is expected 10
be started soon.
Evening journal., 1920-07-19
CURTIS E. DAVISML
IN PHILA. HOSPITAL

Curtis f. Davis, Of Laurel. ice
president OF the branch Of the Della
ware Trust Company there, Is ill in
jefferson Hospital, philadelphia,
where DE was taken saturday after
noon. supposedly suffering from ap-
pendicitis. 10 developed, however
that he is a victim Of ptomalne pois-
bning caused hy somebody's ne ate in
Wilmington Tuesday night
Physicians at the Jefferson HOSPITAL
eald today Mr.. Davis is seriously iil
hut that his condition Is not danger
GUS. he Is brother OF Assistant
GnY Snllcilnr Ga0nse y. DaNIs.
Evening journal., 1920-07-19
HE
g. DRANK BAY RUM

Pleading guilty to charge OF
in City Court today,
Daniel sullivan informed Judge ID. q.
Hastings ne had been drinking bay
rum. Daniel was fined $40 and costs.
The charge Of nOn-support against
Stanley Bukowski was continued until
Tomorrow. while an Investigation IS
made as to how much money he earns.
Evening journal., 1920-07-19
MINUS
WATCH. on JOB EARL

Constable 'Bill' Tinsman is an
"het up" today Being minus his
stop watch. which some mean thief
stole from his desk. his schedule was
somewhat disarranged this morning
He had advertised a sale In the
country and waited patiently Tor
nearly an hour for the usual crowd
TO assemble. AS he was about to
leave several people arrived and "Bill"
learned that he went out one hour
loo soon.
Evening journal., 1920-07-19
AIFCE CHIID ABUSE.

One of The most revolving cases OF
the actions Of a man toward his in
nocent victim, i2year-old girl,
ever brought 10 the attention o.
the United States Department. OF JUS
tice. in this city. has been investi-
gated by Special Agent 7. A. Ruddell,
in charge Of the local bureau OF in
vestigaiion, and an arrest may be
made in the case within few hours