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Evening journal., 1920-04-30
Attorney General Pal
mer Declares He Is
One Whose Death
Has Been Decreed BY
Radical Anarchists
Guard Accompanies
Him. CongreSsmen
Also Tdrgetof of7hreat-
ening Letters
POLICE or ALL
CITIES ON GUARD

WASHINGTON. April 30. (Uniicd
Press Secret service agents OF the
Department Of Justice today were in
conference with city police and state
officials 10 an big cities. making plans
90 cope with May Day demonstrations
Of Reds which Attorney General Palm
crcr believes are planned for tomor-
row.
Palmer who late yesterday an
nounced the reds had marked many
public officials FOR assassination was
personally directing government
agents In their efforts TO break up The
alleged plot
ice Department reports as described
by Palmer. Is 10 stir up strikes. riots
ana confusion. 10 VIII not succeed,
he predicted
Public men whose lives were % be
attempted have been warned and pre-
cautions taken. Palmer said.
Although Palmer did not say so. ne
Is one whose death has been d'-
creed by the radical anarchists Il Is
presumed.
For months Palmer has been re-
I ceiying threatening letters almost
/ daily. A guard accompanies him from
I the time he leaves In the morning un-
/ on ne returns al night.
l Commissioner Camlnclii. OF the I'm
migration Bureau Is another whom
[ the radical agitators have threatened.
Senators and Congressman who CO.
operated with Palmer recently In seek
ing new leglslebon aimed 10 curb the
activities - tie reds have been the
/ target OF threatening mlssives, mostly
anonymous.
Palmer did not name specifically
/ the radical organizations planning
| demonstrations. but other Justice De-
partmeni officials indicated they are
/ The Communist party and The Com
munist Labor party 10 was aeainst
| these organizations that Palmer aimed
| his Wholesale radical rOundups last
winter when nearly 5000 persons were
I taken into custody.
The Communist Labor" Official or
gan Of the Communist Labor party
called FOR "a general strike tomorrow.
according 10 Justice officials.
Down tools, May 4, 1920 Is the
caption OF an article in this issue OF
the magazine, officials said.
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
BY ZOE BECKLEY.
\. =. A. sian Correspondent


D0ORN, Holland, April % (By Cable.
Delayed. To-day at the gate OF their
new estate here. ! saw the former
Kaiser and kaiserin. The two had
motOred from AmerOngen 10 inspect
elaborate alterations and additions in
process Of construction at Doom
House.
Despite tales Of the ex-Eemperor's
aged and inflrm condition, ! saw In
him a man OF normally robust bear
ing and sprightly step.
10 Is true that he wears a beard,
which adds years TO any mans scor,
and Il is true that this clOsely-cropped
beard Is gray. The mOustache, which
once curled upward automatically, is
now less assertiVe. But the cheeks
above 10 are firm and slightly ruddy.
His blue eyes are much underlined,
but clear and bright. The whole face
Is either that OF a proud spirit un-
chastened. or Of a man able 10 mask
successfully both gnawing fear and
annihilating shame. His figure Is
spare, but erect. he still maintains
The carriage and stride Of the parade
ground soldier
His costume was hybrid. lie wore
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
FRANCEFACES
LABOR TIEUP
ON MAY DAY
No Indication That 24-HOur
Strike Will Assume Rev
Oluti0nary Character
ARMY ON GUARD
IN BIG CITIES

PARIS. April 30 UNITED Press.,-
While Paris and an Franco today ap-
parently faced a serious labor iie-up
tomorrow May nay-iherc had been
no indications the strike would as
sume . revolutionary or violent char
acter.
The demonstration. called By the
Federation OF Labor. was part OF the
general movement by European labor
and Socialists 20 enforce their de-
mands, including naturalization Of in-
dusirles. The government was TAX
ing adequate measures 90 maintain
order, pui down possible violence and
insure continuation OF indispensable
public services.
Unions yoiing a fun 2i-hour strike
include restaurant and hotel workers.
transportation, water gas. electrical
theatrical. building trades mines. pos
ial telegraph and telephone. metal
chemical, agricultural. commercial
banking dockers. port and printing
workers, as well as many lesser
crafts.
No newspapers will be published
aflcr 6 o'clock today. as all The me-
/ chanlcal workers have announce
I their intention 90 Join the walkOul
Beside this 2i-hour strike. ra0lroal
/ workers VIII lnaugufale genera
strike 10 be continued until called or
As result of This movement thf
! government was prepared To- take oyei
food supplies railunlng the country
n planned 90 use the same measures
which broke the railway strike two
months ago.
Government leaders we're confident
/ the railway men would not be oul
more than a week They had under
taken 10 insure tomorrow cOniinua-
I iion of such public services as under.
ground railways, gas, electricity ant
water.
The bread supply viii be ralioned
/ Troops Will patrol the streets 10
large clties, assisting police MIL.
! tary police will be mounted on all
I street cars and public conycyanccs.
The New York symphony Orchcs-
ira. scheduled 10 arrive from th,
/ United states ai Havre tomorrow
will be brought 10 Paris In auto
mobiles.
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
WATER
SUPPLY FOR
CITY SOON
Government VIII Insist That
Coatesville Establish
Disposal Plant
CHEMICALS KEEP
BRANDYWINE CLEAN

The water pumping station Of VIII
mlngion consumes more alum ard
chlorine gas 10 purify the city water
than any other cay In the United
Stat s. This was due TO the deter
minalion OF water officials here that
the city be safeguarded from any I'M
puriiies from the Watersheds OF Bran
dy,VIne Greek.
This does not imply. assures Chief
Engineer s. y. Van Trump. OF tho
Water Department at whose Office "a
conference was held yesterday after
noon 10 ascertain the sanitary condl-
zion OF the Brandywino above VII
mingiOn. that the water supply is
unsafc--On the contrary. 10 is an
rlght. and that when citizens turn on
hydranis they drink AS palai1ble
water as will ever be ohtfinable. Bul
sanitary conditions along the Brandy
wine are miserable and The purlilca-
tlon method is followed 10 assure
good drinking water.
The conference followed a tour OF
inspection along the BrandyWine. near
West Chester. recently. by officials OF
the L, :. government and OF Whining
ton. The trip revealed that the sourcl
OF contamination existed about lh,
district OF COaiesville, where steps vii
Continued on Page Fifteen
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
Banker Tells School
Code ReUiSiOniStS the
State Should Add
This Sum to p. S.
, duPontiS S2,5O0. 900
Gift if Children Are
TO Have The Best
Training
COlMlNLSSION
SEEMS TO FAVOR

Special 20 The Evening Journal.
NEWARK, Del, April 3O-Henry p.
Scott appearing before the Legisla-
tive Commission revising the school
code here this morning. mapped out
a plan whereby the State with a siO,-
100000 bond issue could carry out a
modern school building program. Mr..
scott came TO Newark at the request
OF the commission TO make sugges-
lions as TO how the school building
program could best be financed. The
10000 600 bond issue would be in ad-
ditiOn to the p :. dupont fund Of
t2,5O0OO0 which the Delaware School
Auxiliary has distribution OF.
Mr.. Scott is Vice-president OF the
Delaware School Auxiliary and a
member OF the commission which
prepared the present school code.
Members OF the commission pres
ent seemed 10 think well of Mr.
scott's suggestion. lie later cOnsid-
cred the matter OF such Importance
hat 10 should be brought before the
special session OF The Legislature
Hhen it rec0nyenes next week. n This
plan Is enacted into law the issuing
OF bonds by districts or counties for
school building purposes would be
withheld and State bonds issued in
their place
Mr.. Scott made 70 plain that the
program as he suggested would re-
luire the S25OOOOO already given by
Nr. dupont II the State issued bonds
Tor only 100000.
The school code commission is
holding session In Wolf Hall, Della
ware College today. This mornlne
members OF the county Board Board
Continued on Page Fifteen
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DOG REFUSES
TO STAY DEAD
Constable "Bill' Kills Ca
nine That Comes Back
During Night
Observation-Disclosures
ASK is 1T SPIRIT /?

Upon arriving at his home. laA
night Constable "Bill" Tinsman was
informed there had been an additi0n
90 his family, and he was soon greet
ed by the new arrival a mOngrel ca
nine with an unQuestiOned variety a
pedigree, who disputed "Bill's' right
10 enter the house
After getting "BIlrs" scent the dog
consented to the constable's entrancs
and after pariaking OF a portion q
Constable rinsman's supper. evidently
decided 20 take up permanent quar-
iers there.
No objection was raised by "Bill~
until the animal was turned out OF Tho
house last night. but Richardson Park
Is lonely place al night and
dOggie got lonesome. OccasiOnlly rais-
Ing a howl that soon brought all thn
dogs n the neighb0rhood.
Soon "Bilrs" telephone began ring
ing and complaints poured in, 40
Continued on Page Fifteen
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
ANTS WARM Up
FOR MOREFIGHT
Delegates TO National Meet
ing Urged to Kill
Amendment
RAISE $4,000 TO
CONTINUE CAMPAIGN

All is not lost in the Federal sur
frage ratification fight In Delaware
Even the antis admitted that yester-
day al their annual meeting al The
McAlpin Hotel. New York The ad-
mission was made by John h. Ne.
Nabb. minority leader Of the House
Of Representatives, and IN granting
that much 10 his opponents he
urgd his c0wOrkers 10 concentrate on
any Of the anti-legislaiors who NAV
have been won over 10 the ratification
cause since the last legislative ses-
sion.
I'm satisfied we've got The slate.n
declared the visiting ati-sunragist.
But there is always the possibility
Of losing the fight. which would be a
calamity. The thing TO do Is TO get
back Of your State chairman. Mrs.
Henry B. Thompson, and carry on the
battle
There are some men down IN Del
aware who need bolsterlng up. Deep
down in my heart there Is a feeling
that We may possibly lose the State
Continued on Page Fifteen
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
WARNS TRADE
SLUMP MAY Be
NOTFAR AWAY
A. ID. Warner, Jr., Gives
Views Of Chamber of
Commerce Convention
CALLS NEW BRITISH
ENVOY MAN OF FORCE

Alfred d. Warner. Jr.. president OF
fhe Wilmington Chamber OF Com
merce, who has returned from the
convention OF the United Siales Cham-
Der OF Commerce al Atlantic CITY. said
today he had found the sessions of
the national BODY most interesting and
enlighicnlng When asked concerning
the business outlook for the country.
as expressed by the various speakers
at the convention and other delegates
he had met. Mr.. Warner said:
There was a great divergence OF
opinion as 10 the future. Many whom
] met f0rcsaw a considerable depres-
sion; others do not. because of lhe
Trade orders pressing In every day
still others take a middle ground and
give q as their belief that while a
depression may come, 10 viii not come
soon.
'ln view OF the great uncertainty
OF conditions and difference In feel
ing, II Is naturally difficult TO form
any definite opinion. 10 was notice.
able, however, that a large number
look for a business depression sooner
Than might otherwise BE- expected. IN
view OF lhe demand for materials ant
labor and the apparent prosperity"
Mr.. Warner heard Sir Erie Geddes
Continued on Page Fifteen
Evening journal., 1920-04-30

and Johnson. The Dakolas. Minnesota.
Michigan. Montana, Nebraska and New
Jersey have seen them piitod against
each other IN bitter primary battles.
And 10 has been Wood and Johnson
meetings In which most OF the heck
ling and minor disorder that has be
gun 90 characterize the campaign has
occurred.
Certain politicians profess 90 see
great significance IN me fact that
Lowden, Harding and Herbert Hoover
have personally issued absolute man
dates that their followers must make
no attack on any rival candidate In
50 dOing-nO matter how altrustic
their purpose may have heen-they
have obviously left the way open FOR
any compromises that may be made
ON the floor Of the convention since
each Will be untramelled by any in
iercinno strife
The Democratic campaign has been
particularly free from any bitterness,
other than a few f3cti0n8l disputes In
isolated communities That viii have
no bearing on the general situation.
This condition Is expected 90 continue
up o. the san Francisco convention
since none Of the Democratic csndi-
dates .s conducting a nationwide
campaign.
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
MANY PRETTY SEAFORD
GIRLS? THEY SAYSO

Special 20 The Evening Journal.
SEAFOhD. Del, April 30.-Scaford
girls are agog over the statement ap-
pearing in The Evening Journal made
10 take his life ln Philadelphia. last
saturday. because, he says, a pretty
seaf0rd girl Tilted him. 10 the effect
that there Is but one pretty girl in
SeafOrd.
The girls here say, after reading
The article, that Moss evidently was
not a frequent visitor TO this fair
town, and had seen but few Of the
girls here.
Seaford girls are Of the opinion
that Moss was so infatuated with one
particular girl. that he could not
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
DOCTOR ASKS CUT
IN SUPPORT ORDER

Decision on the application OF Or.
was continued for one week by Judge
Hastings. in Munic pal Court this
morning. that an Investigation as TO
his earnings might be made by J.
Albert Oliver. OF The nOn-suppOrt Of
ilce The doctor is now under an
order OF $50 a week for The support
OF his wife and child the order being
placed against him when he expressed
his willingness TO pay that amount
when the charge was brought against
him. Since that time. however, his
attorney. Philip L. Garrett, informed
The court. that nhc doctors practice
has decreased until ne feels that hC
can pay only SIS a week 10 his fam
ily.
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
VILLA Joins
OBREGON IN
CHIHUAHUA
Mexican Loyalists Also Flop
to RevOlutiOnists in
Sonora
MENTION PAM
FOR PRESIDENCY

WASHINGTON, April 20. United
Press in The deseriion of Mexican
Federal troops 40 Chihuahua City. re-
ported officially 90 the state Depart-
meni, observers here today saw the
hand OF panchO villa. rebel chieftain.
Late last week word reached Gen.
AvaridO, representative here OF the
Obrcgon revolt that Villa had sent as
surances 10 Gov De La Hueria. of
Aonora. that he would throw his sup
port 90 the rebellion. Alyard0 has
since declared that Carranza soldiers
were deserting 20 villa and desortion
o. troops In chihuahua City was said
TO be the result OF Villas FIRST inn
pOrianl move.
Villas present "dulyS In The Ohre-
gon revolt Is % engage the Federals
Continued on Page Fifteen
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
CUSHMANCAUGHT
IN new HAVEN
Absent Real Estate Broker
Formally Accused on
Embezzlement Charge
HOME FOR TRIAL
IN FEW DAYS

Fred B. Cushman. raal estate broker,
OF No. 2ii West Seventh street, who
disappeared from this city last Salur-
day, leaving a large number OF cred
itors, was arrested last night in New
Haven. Connecticut, on a bench war
rant issued by Clerk OF the Munich
pal Court Charles J. Coleman, and
sworn 10 by Sergeant Of Detectives
Benson, charging him with embezzle-
ment officer Mcdaniel has gone 10
New Haven 10 bring Cushman back.
According 10 Chief OF Police Philip
Smith, OF the COnpecticui town, who
notified Chief Black OF the apprehen-
sion Of Cushman. the WilmingtOnian
was passing under The name OF Harry
Buell. In addition TO the cmbezzlc-
menl charge. Cushman must also APP
pen IN United States Court bank
ruptcy proceedings having been in
Continued on Page Fifteen
Evening journal., 1920-04-30

seq anyone else either in seaford
or any other place.
The girls Of Seaford pride them
selves on their good looks. appear
ance and excellent manners. and
think Moss must have some kind OF
when hc says there Is but one pretty
grid in Seaf0rd. They say they are
all pretty here, but like an other
places. some are preitler than others.
Probably u is better, the girls here
say. that this certain pretty girl OF
Seaford did iilt Moss.
Note 10 EdiiOr-Moss is wrong.
Seaford has plenty OF pretty girls and
they are all nice.-Corresnondent)
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
SWITCHMEN'S STRIKE
TIES UP BUFFALO

BUFFALO. y. Y, April 30. tUnllcd
Press).-A second switchmon's strike,
or a continuation Of the one which
ended about ten days ago. has almost
completely tied up railroad traffic
here.
The trouble started yesterday when
a number OF crews in the Gardenville
yards Cf the New York Central walked
ont
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
WON'T CLOSE CITY
BRIDGE TOMORROW

owing % the material TO be used
In the construction OF Washington
street bridge. not arriving. the clos
ing ~ the bridge Go public travel has
been postponed. The original date FOR
closing was May 4 This failure Of the
material 90 arrive Is said 10 have been
caused by the recent railroad strike
The contractor. therefore. Is not ready
for actual construction.
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
LEFT HIS WIFE
TO AVOID MURDER

Mrs. Alice NJ Edwards and Charles
Wertz. were each held in $500 bail for
court on a statutory charge. by Judge
Hastings. In Municipal Court this
morning.
John n. Edwards testified that he
married Mrs Edwards In October.
1909. and left her last March IS TO
avoid murder"
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
SING CANrATA Ar McARE.

WOmlNTs OT In0 lnTDrmIUIlTo UDn0TT-
mont Of McCahe Memorial Sunday
School repeated the Easter caniaia
entitled, "The First Easter" IN the
church last evening The soprano
solos were sung by Miss Ruth Nor
ton and Miss Katharine Frazier; The
cOniralto by Miss Mary Ward: the
tenor b. Norman White. and the
bass by Lewis Talley
The proceeds will go 10 The piano
fund
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
NEW STRIKE in
SOUTH THREATENS

NEW ORLEANE, April 30. UNITED
Press The port OF New Orleans is
again threatened with a tie-up as the
result OF a strike Of steamship clerks
which has spread TO the lOngshore-
men and screwmen.
More than 100 clerks struck Thurs
day, demanding a general increase In
wages and recognition Of their newly
formed union, by the New orleans
sleamsip association.
Some Of the lOngshOremen ana
screwmen Immediately walked out.
stating they would not handle freight
checked by any but union clerks.
Other longshoremen are expected TO
Join the strikers.
An embargo on all freight into New
Orleans by rail for export was re-
gardod as Imminent.
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
ENTER sun OVFR COLLISION

An action for DAMAGES growing out
Of the collision OF an auiOhus and a
trolley car ai Ninth and dupont
streets last Saturday was entered In
Superior Court yesterday by the peo-
pies Bus Line Company against the
Wilmington and Philadelphia Trac-
tiOn Company.
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
COLLEGE GIRLS In
MAY DAY FR0LIC

May Day exercises Of the Women's
College OF Delaware. in Newark. win
be held on The spacious lawn OF the
Red Mems Home. opposite that insii-
tuition. tomorrow.
They will begin az 2.30 o'clock. and
promise TO be exceedingly attractive
and interesting, and doubtless Will
draw a large crowd.
More than 200 members OF the Sons
Of Delaware OF Philadelphia win be
among thc spectators.
4 parents meeting win bo held In
Resklonce Hall. al o'clock.
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
SAY UF CInSED NECRFsS

Al the request OF the defendant.
continued until next Tuesday by
Judge Hastings, In Municipal Court.
this morning. When a young Negress
complained 10 Cohen about a pair OF
shoes she had purchased at his store,
he is alleged 20 have cursed her.
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
TO WORK PRISON
FARM TO LIMIT

Following the suggestion made br
NJ. :. plummer, chief warden OF She
New Castle County WOrkh0use, teA
the three hundred or more acres -
land at the vOrkhouse farms be de-
voted 10 raising truck for the instA
tuition. John Jackson a former farmer
of Kent county. Maryland, has bees
engaged as assistant farmer at thu
farm Mr. Jackson VIII work undn'
Chester Cullen. farm superintendent
Warden plummer. as well as mem
bers of the legislative COMMITTEES
think the farm should be devoted -
general farm purposes as well as dairy
purposes as az present.
Mr.. Jackson has been employed g
ihe Harlan plant for the past year.
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
KIDS COURT GETs ALFRED.

A he Is but 10 years old, Alfred
Primrose. Negro. charged with the
larceny OF a piece OF harness from
John MahOney, was remanded 10 the
Juvenile Court by Judge Hastings. In
Municipal Court, this morning he
was arrested by Detective Elijah
Johnson.
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
WESTMINSTER MISSIONARY
SOCIETY WORK

mans Missionary Society of West
minister Presbyterian Church will be
held In the chapel this afternoon.
Miss Alice p. Smyih will be In charge
OF the devotional services. Reports
Of the socieiy's officers will be read
and current events topics discussed
by Mrs. a. p. Van Geldcr, leader
"Preshyieriai Impressions Will be
given by various members.
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
NOTICE.

The gas will be discontinued 10
New Cistle and South Wilmington
districts on sunday. May ,. between
the hours OF and 40 A. NJ. for the
purpose OF changing location OF gar
mains on the Causeway, proVidin,
weather conditions permit.
WILMINGTON Cos COMPANY
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
pRFsENT aCOUNTRY COUSINS

Ths Young people OF Scott NJ r.
Church pres nied The Country Cou-
sins" in Harrison Street Church last
evening for The beneu OF the Har-
rison Street Home Missionary Society.
An inlresling progfsm was given.
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
JUDGE TO TALK TO PRISONERS.

Former Judge George Gray has
signined his intention OF visiting the
prisoners at The New Castle Work
house In the near future. lie Will
speak ON The Honor system
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
AsRuRY PRAYEn sERN1cE-

The Rev. W. II. Adams viii lead the
prayer meeting tonight In Asbury
Church. A good attendance is hoped
for.
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
LOsT AND FODND.

+ OST-ENGLIsH BULLDOG. ME
IL dium weight, light tan color, with
black nose and mouth; no collar. name
OF Bob Reward 1907 Broome St.
apr302 2t
Continued on Page Twenty-six.l
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
TODAY's TFMpERATURE
sun AND TIDE.

AZ The Evening Journal unlce.
500 A. M...54 1900 p. 60
IbOO A. M.....65 100 p MIA
Evening journal., 1920-04-30

A safe Spring Tonic, CLOVER
DAIRY BuTTERMlIN ADV.
Evening journal., 1920-04-30

Dairy Co.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-04-30

sun rises ................5Oi A. NJ.
sun sets ..................6. p. NJ
Head OF Christiana.
High water 1000 A. NJ. i04J p. NJ.
Low water. $40 A. NJ 600 p NJ
Evening journal., 1920-04-30
THE WEATHER

Partly cloudy weather, probably oc-
casiopal showers tonight and Satur-
day morning; cooler Saturday. fresh
southwest winds shifting to north
west Saturday.
The Raymer enterprise., 1920-08-05
GET q. s. EXHIBIT.

A special exhibit frsm the United
States Department Of Agriculture 10
to be brought from Washington fer
this years Colorado State Fair.
Notification Of the plans for ship.
ment Of the exhibit was received last
week by Manager J. l.. Beaman. A
statement from the office Of the Sec.
retary Of Agriculture says that the ex-
hibit will be in charge Of an expert.
enced leader who will visit the fair In
advance and arrange for the best pos.
sible displays.
The exhibit will occupy 10000 square
feet. 1t will be housed In the Baby
building.
Seventy thousand dollars was ap.
propriated by the government for the
purpose of sending this exhibit out to
the various state fairs. This exhibit
will include exhibits from the Agricul.
tural Department, the War, Navy and
Treasury departments, the Forestry
service, the Reclamation service and
various other departments Of the gov.
ernment. These exhibits will be de.
cidedly interesting and highly lnstrue
i've.