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Evening journal., 1920-02-23
HOOVER URGES
TREATY CHANGES
Would Have Senate Ratify
on Basis of Mild Reserva-
tioniSts' Proposals
ALSO URGES SALARY
RAISE FOR TEACHERS

BALTIMORE, Nd. Feb. % UNITED
Pressl-Warning against the Judgment
OF "pOlice court minds" Herbert Hoover.
speaking at Johns Hopkins University
today, called upon the Senate 10 ratify
the peace treaty on the basis Of mild
.reservationist proposals.
ut appears TO many OF US Hoover
said" that the most practical hope Of
immediate ratification lies in the "les-
ser reservationists' accepting the pro-
posals Of the mild reservationists." For
my part, II the league cannot prove Its
value under the latest proposals OF the
mild reservationists' 10 viii never prove
them under the proposals Of the lesser
reservatlonists'
In addition 10 speaking for treaty
ratification. Hoover called attention TO
the necessity for an immediate raise
in the salaries Of teachers and profess
sors.
Hoover declared against injecting the
treaty into the coming campaign, and
pointed out that our policy under the
league II it is finally accepted, must
still be worked out There are many.
he said, who believe this country
Continued on Page Two
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
UNDERTAKERS IN
ORDINANCE TEST
Use of Unlicensed Taxis at
Funerals Said To Be
Unlawful
ONE ARREST is
MADE TO-DAY

Herbert II Hirzel. funeral director, OF
Ne. 1911 West Ninth street, was arrest
ei this morning. charged with viOlai-
ing the Ordinance 10 provide for the
issuing Of licenses 10 the owner. or
owners. OF all motor vehicles operated
within the city Of Wilmington for
which as a passenger vehicle a fare
s. charged. and providing a tariff Of
charges for the use OF said vehicles"
The arrest was made by Patroiman
Edward l.. Mcdaniel. Mr.. Hirzel ac-
c1mpanied the officer 10 the police sta
ton where ne gave bond for his appear
ance in Municipal Court tomorrow
morning.
The arrest Is said TO be test case
and Will be watched with much interest
10y every funeral director and taXicab
operator in this city.
At The meeting Of the Board Of Po-
lice Commissioners last Tuesday, Chief
~ Police Black was instructed TO in
vesligate the report that practically all
of the city undertakers are either rent
dng or hiring automobiles for use at
funerals. on which a taxlcab license
rad not been secured, and II such was
found 30 be true 20 make arrests.
Chief Black stated that arrests VIII
he made as fast as evidence is secured
of any such violations. and as the prac-
eice seems 10 have been pretty general
among the local undertakers OF rent
ing cars from one another and occa-
sionally from private owners, on which
such license had not been secured, more
arrests are expected.
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
CLEAN UP Of
WET TRAFFIC
ISORDERED
Dry Agents Leave for Michi-
gan Town Tonight to
Enforce Law
OFFICIALS REVOLT
AFTER VINE SEIZURE

CHICAGO. Feb. %. United Press 49,
Major A. V. Dalrymple and a band OF
prohibition enforcement workers Will
leave Chicago tonight for Iron county
Michigan. 20 "clean up" Illicit whlskey
traffic In that mining region.
Dalrymple. after announcing that he
would leave last night for the "rebel-
lion region" appeared IN his ofilcc here
today with the announcement that his
plans had been changed. Whether
troops Will be asked 20 aid the cXpo-
ditlOn was not decided, t was said al
his O1loe. 10 was certain the party
would include almost all Dalrymple's
stan.
Word OF the alleged revolt was
brought 10 Chicago by Leo J. Grove,
supervising prohibition agent for the
Michigan Upper Peninsula.
Grove said he and members OF the
state constabulary had ralded the store
about flve miles from Iron River op-
Grated by the Scalcucci Brothers.
Steve. Joseph and John, and seized
eleven barrels OF wine. The brothers
were arrested.
While enroule back TO Iron River
Grove declared he and assistants We're
stopped by NJ. s. McDonough, prosecut-
ing attorney OF Iron county, Police
Chief s II. Senlba. Police Captain
Claude Brown and Deputy Sheriff Jesse
allen Of Iron River. Grove said he pre-
Continued on Page TWO
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
CLOVER DAIRY SOLD
TO SHARPLESS co.

"A was learned today that C. NJ Bates.
president OF the Glover Dairy Company,
has sold his holdings, constituting a ma
lority OF the stock 10 the p. Il. Sharp
less Company.
Mr.. Bates organized the present
Clover Dairy Company In August. 1877.
and since that time It's gross earnings
have increased from about $1,000 10
nearly 10000 a month and the company
has long occupied a dominating POSI-
ton in the milk business OF Wilmington.
The p. E. Sharpless Company as al
ready extensively engaged in the ice
cream business in this city and Is about
10 construct large modern plant for It's
manufacture. No announcement has yet
been made by that company with refer
ence TO their plans for the Clover Dairy
Company but 10 is believed they will
continue II on the same successful lines
as heretofore.
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
POISON IN WATER
MAY KILL BOY
Alfred Levering, Who Fell
Into Greek, in Pre-
cariouS Condition
BLAME PUT ON
CHEMICALS IN WATER

Practically an hope of the recovery
0f little Alfred Leycring the 9-year-old
son Of William Lcvering. of Richardson
Park. AN inspector Of The Wilm'ngton
and Philade 'plla Traction Company
has been ebandoned II was stated this
morning his death may occur at any
time.
The case Is an unusual one in that
The child Is said 10 be dying as the re-
cult OF poisoning which he swallowed
when he fell In the Chrisliana creek
about Ave weeks ago Alfred. who Is
popular with residents Of Richardson
Park, with number OF companions.
was playing along the banks Of the
creek near the old Richardson fibre
mill, and slipping, fell In, swallowing
some OF the muddy water. He was
quickly pulled from the creek, and st
frst, aside from the wettlng, seemed 10
suffer no III consequences. Shortly
AFTER however, he showed symptoms OF
poisoning and a physician was sum
moned. At times the child seemed TO
show signs OF recovery, but this morn
Ing he was reported sinking.
In addition % local physicians
specialist from New York was called
and diagnosed the case as one OF pols-
0ning In which the nerve centre was
specially effected. The childs tongue
and throat are paralyzed and De Is no
longer able 10 take nouri-hmeni His
back is also Affected
According TO those who have ex-
amined the child o Is believed that his
Illness Is due 10 waste chemicals
washed into the creek. which be swal-
bowed when IN the water.
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
WASHINGTONIS
HONORED Again
Two-Day Observance of An
niversary in City
This Year
PATRIOTIC. DANCE
is NIGHT FEATURE

washlngton's Birthday Anniversary
received a double celebration this year.
because OF It's falling upon Sunday.
postponed the secular festivities until
today The memorial services for sol
diers OF New Castle county, who died
during the world war, held ac The
Playhouse, sermons In city churches,
and WashingtOn's Birthday program
at the Young Mems Hebrew Association
last night, featured the sunday OBJ
seryance
Tonight there will be a public dance
in the corridors Of the Public Build
/ ing. under the auspices Of the VIII
mington Community Service. Music Will
be furnished by the Philharmonic band,
directed by J. Norris Robinson. The
services OF the band will be a gift from
Alfred I. dupont. Mayor William G.
Taylor is in charge of arrangements for
the dance. The program will include
five each, Of fox trots. waltzes and one
steps.
At exercises in Zion Lutheran Church
tonight the Rev s. G. Won Bosse, pas
tor, will read the following letter re-
Gently found in Washlngion's diary, and
written by him to the Zion church. Of
Philadelphia. The church had sent the
first President a letter OF congratula-
ton upon his reelection.
ITO the Ministers. Church Wardens and
Vestrymen OF the German Lutheran
Congregation in and near Philadel-
phla:
"Gentlemen-while / request you 90
accept my thanks for your kind ad-
dress, / must profess myself highly
gratined by the sentiments OF esteem
and consideration contained In 10. The
appreciation my past conduct has re-
ceived from so worthy a body OF citi-
zens, as that whole JOY for my appoint
ment you announce, is a proof OF the
INDULGENCE with which my future trans
actions will be judged by them.
Il could not, however, avoid appre-
hending that the pa,tiality OF my coun-
trymen in favor OF the measures now
pursued has led them to expect too
much from the present government;
did not the same providence which has
been visible in every stage Of our pro-
gress 10 this interesting crisis, from
combination Of circumstances, give us
cause to hope for the accomplishment
OF all our lNAS0ht11AD N~eAANN
'Thus partaklng with you In tne
pleasing anticipation Of the blessings or
a wise and efficient government, flat-
ter myself opportunities will not be
wanting for me 10 show my disposition
10 encourage the domestic and public
virtues Of industry, economy, patriot
ism. philanthropy and that righteous
ness which exalteth a nation.
'I rejoice in having so suitable an
occasion 10 testify the reciprocity OF
nv esteem for the numerous people
whom you represent.
From the excellent character for dill
gence, sobriety and virtue. which the
German in general, who are settled In
America. have ever maintained, cannot
forbear fellcltating myself on receiving
from so respectable a number OF them
such strong assurance Of their affec-
ton for my person, confidence in my
integrity. and zeal TO support me In In
my endeavorers for promoting the wei
fare OF our common country.
$50 long as my conduct shall merit /
Continued on Page TWO
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
SENATOR BALL BACK
OF MEDICAL BILL

Special TO The Evening Journal.
WASHINGTON. D. c., Feb. 23.-UnIted
states Senator L. Helsler Ball. Of Del
aware, has taken up the cudgels for
his brother physicians In the District OF
Columbia, and is endeayoring 10 secure
The passage OF an act to incorporate the
Medical Society for the District OF Co
lumbia. The purpose Of the society is
to promote and disseminate medical and
surgical knowledge.
Senator Ball has made himself pop
ular among physicians here by his
readiness TO champion legislation tend
ing to alleviate the sufferings Of those
stricken during the recent epidemics.
Senator France Of Maryland, who also
was a physician before coming to the
Senate. is author OF the bill, and he is
depending on Senator Ball to get the
bin fayorably reported from the com
mittee on the District Of Columbia.
Evening journal., 1920-02-23

LONDON, Feb. % United Press)-The
liberal press today united in demand
Tor peace with Russia, on the ground of
sXpediency
As the Council OF Premiers resumed
It's conferene 10 discuss The Russian
situation peace with the soviet govern
ment was brought TO the front not only
by a petition signed by prominent mill
larry ami civil leaders and reports of
new offers from Premier Lenine. but az
lnsistenl demand in the press.
% was considered significant that for
The FIRST time, the Chronicle, reputed
organ OF the government, Joined in the
appeal
None Of the Allies wants war with
Russia" the Chronicle said. demanding
60 know If anything can be gained by
further refusal Go consider Russia's
offers
Whether or not we like henine is
immaterial." The star said The truth
Is we cannot get past his remorseless
logic. He wants peace and so do we
and we shall have IT,
The Weslminsteg Gazette demanded
consideration OF "Russia's peace offers
while practically all The other u.ws-
papers agreed the question must be
settled soon one way or another.
The petition was forwarded by men
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
DYESTUFFS BILL
TO PASS, SAYS BALL
Special 70 The Evening Journal.

Special TO The Evening Journal.
WASHINGTON. d. c., Feb 23.-Early
passage Of the dyestuffs bill. by the
United States Senate, Is predicted by
Senator Watson. OF Indiana. who re-
ported the bill and is 10 have charge OF
IL on the Senate floor. Senator Watson
Is 10 confer today with Senator L. Hels-
Ter Ball, Of Delaware; Senator Joseph
II. Frelinghuysen, OF New Jersey. and
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. Of Massa-
chusetts, with a view 10 making the
bill the unfinished business OF the Sen
ate early this week.
Senator Ball has made a canvass OF the
Republican side OF the Senate. and has
secured the promise OF support Of forty
Of his colleagues. This number will
enable the majority 10 put the bill
through The upper house without much
delay. This legislation is Of vital i'm
portance TO the dupont Companys dye
stun industry
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
hlARRIAGEFAILS
FOR 81 COUPLES
This Number Seeking Di-
vorce in New Castle
County Court
A CASES LISTED
FOR FINAL DECREE

Eighty-two divorce suits are listed foi
trial at the March term OF the Superior
Court. which opens next Monday Flna
decrees are listed 10 be granted In a
cases heard year ago.
The suits listed for trial are:
Maria StrOnka vs.. Michael Stronka
Sarah G. Marsden vs.. Reuben $. Mar
den; Ferdinand King vs.. Ethel T. Kine
John II. kavanaugh vs.. Mary A. Ksva
naugh; Clarence ]. Edwards vs.. Helen
w. Edwards; Caroline b. August "
Charles A. August: Leslie n. Lord VI
Gertrude r. Lord; Edward Washington
VS.. Rushla Washington; George William
Baker vs Anna Baker. now called Ann
Bailey; Violet Verna Reynolds, an In
fant by her next friend, John z. Rose
man vs.. Leroy w Reynolds; Jesse Nc
Coy Hanson vs.. Daisy r. Hanson; Eve
lyn +. Duncan vs.. James A. Duncan.
Charles T. Knots VS.. Anna NJ. Knots
Cora Benson vs.. Emanuel d. Benson
Anasiasla Fuchsig vs.. Hugo Fuchsig
John II. Edwards vs.. Alice NJ. Ed
wards, John Thomas Slant VS.. Rebecca
slant. Anna NJ Donahue vs.. Joseph NJ.
Continued on Page Two
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
POLICE DOUBT
C0THRON STORY
Detective Mccoy Says Girl
Wife is Repeating What
Officers Told Her
HAD INVESTIGATED
LANDERS, HE STATES

Little credence Is placed by local DO
lice officials in the alleged statement
OF Grace NJ. Cothron. girl wife OF the
convicted murderer OF John T. Wei
don, a Negro chauffeur OF Philadelphia
in which a man, known as William z
Landers is charged with the murder
OF Howard NJ. Lacey, taXlcab driver,
who was killed near ShellpOrt Park
on New Years night. 1919.
In discussing the statement which
Mrs COthron Is said h have made 10
former District Attorney Joshua Clay
ton. OF Elkton, Md. State Detective Nc
Coy said that local officials have not
yet abandoned the case, but have been
engaged In tracing every bit Of evidence
bearing on the case that 10 hos been
possible to secure since the discovery
OF the crime.
Landers was. under suspicion with
Cothron, at one time. as was printed
in the newspapers there. the detective
stated, but when the CothrOn woman
was asked about their possible cOnnec-
ton with the case, she denied all
knowledge OF the matter.
Acooring 20 the supposed statement
Landers said TO the Cothron couple
that there was nothing 10 worry abou.
over The murder OF Homer Jones an
other chauffetT killed after an unsuc-
cessful attempt 10 rob a bank. Ian
ders said he had killed a white oauf-
feur in Delaware and the police knew
nothing shout who did II, he Is quoted
80 having said.
Unsupported, the statement OF the
Coihron girl Is scarcely 10 be trusted"
Detective Mccoy said today. This Is
particularly true when Il is remembered
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
RETNHARDT CONFERS
WITH FORMER DEPUTY

No decision has yet been reached by
Daniel Layton. Jr. OF Georgetown, as
TO whether he win withdraw his resig-
nation as deputy attorney-general. Mr..
Layton and Attorney-general Reinhardt
conferred Saturday evening. but ar
rived at no definite conclusion. II may
be several weeks before Mr. Layton
gives his answer, Mr.. Reinhardt said
today. Mr.. Layton resigned at the time
the cases were brought against persons
in Georgetown for refusing to be vac
clnated as ordered by the State Board
Of Health.
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
Sendfo Cummins Pre-.
diets Safe Majority for
Measure Before March
l When Roads Are Re-
turned TO Pirate Own-
ers Under Presidential
Proclamation
WORKERS AGAIN
Talk or WAGES

WASHINGTON. Feb % UNITED Press
The Esch-Commlns railroad bin
came before the Senate today viii
every prospect that II would be passed
and sent TO the White House for tht
Presidents signature before the end o.
the week. Senator Cummins. who hac
charge OF the measure in the upper
House. predicted IL would go through
without delay" The bills sponsors
expected there would be no hitch. un-
less senator La Toilette. who has been
III, returned 10 The floor In time tc
throw his weight aF inst H.
Passage OF the bill by the House lato
saturday by a margin OF 100 votes con
WINGED It's hackers that dhe fight was
won, as the opposition In the lower
body was believed 10 be stronger ana
better organized than Il is In The Sen-
ate.
In spite OF It's failure 10 block the leg.
islaiion In the House, organized work.
ers are still aggresively opposed to Is
Continued on Page Two
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
WIFE'S CONDITION MAY
EXPLAIN WELLS DEATH

Aiiorney-General Relnhardt, who vls-
tied Dover and Georgetown. Saturday.
said today that close Investigation had
led him 10 the belief that the death OF
Jesse r. Wells. OF Whltesville. who was
found llfeless In bed with gunshot
wounds in his back. was fully explained
by the mental arrangement OF Mrs.
Sallle Ella Wells, his wife. Mrs. Wells,
The inquiry showed he said, had been
suffering from insanity for several
years.
The coroner's jury rendered verdict
Of shooting with a gun In the hands
of some person 10 the jurors unknown" 3"
In view OF the facts barred by the inves-
tigatlon, there Is little likelihood Of any
indictment or prosecution. Provision,
however. has been made for stricier SUI
pervlsion OF Mrs. Wells
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
Pity Poor Topmost

NEW YORK, Feb. % Omitted
Press).-The greatest catastrophe
in its history has befallen the Cen
iral PARK Too.
TopmOst, the most altitudinous Of
the giraffe herd, has quinzy.
TopmOst got his Feet wet a week
ago. Naturally, the sore throat did
1ot develop until yesterday. II took
SIX rolls Of absorbent cotton, ten
Yards OF rcd flannel and an nour OF
Keeper Hurton's time 10 bandace
the oiling portion of Topmost's
anatomy.
Gosh. that's tough for poor old
Topmosi." said Hurion ITS prob
ably the worst thing that could
happen TO any animal-unless the
hippopotsmus had corns and the
porcupine had hives"
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
RAILROAD BRAKEMAN
SERIOUSLY INJURED

Francis A. Walsh. who resides at No.
Gle Pine street. a brakeman on the
Pennsylvania railroad. was taken from
the French street station to the Della
ware Hospital, in the police ambulance
shortly after 10 O'Clock this morning,
suffering with a fractured arm and pos
slble internal injuries. He was injured
in the yards near Edge Moor when the
car In which he was riding collided
with another car displacing a lot OF
heavy iron pipe and pinning him
against the side OF the car.
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
MISS JONES MARRIES
D. CAUFFIEL AT ELKT0NI

Miss Phyllis Belma Jones. daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs f. G. Jones. OF the
Marquette Apartments, and Daniel Web
ster Csufilel, Sd. son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Caufnel. OF No sos Delaware ave-
nue., were married at Elkton, Md, on
January 81.
The bride graduated from the Misses
Hebbs School last June. where she was
popular. The groom. at the time Of his
marriage. was a student al the Uni
versity Of Virginia. but since has given
up his studies. The bride is one Of the
popular members OF the younger set
Of this city.
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
WILMINGTON OFFICE
TO FURNISH SUPPLIES

Postmaster English received notice
this morning that the Wilmington or
flce, beginning March 18th. Is TO be
made the accounting department for all
he postofilces OF Delaware and that all
postal supplies will after that date be
secured through this ONCE.
AZ the present time the Wilmington
Office is furnishing all supplies and
auditing accounts for all New Castle
county Offices but the two lower coun-
ties are dealing direct with Washing
ton.
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
CUM DIFs WHILE on VISIT.

Following a brief illness from bron-
chial pneumonia William Scott Dicker-
son, 3 years old, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel (. Dickerson, Of Greenport.
New York. died at the residence OF 5.
u. sullivan. 10. 1901 Delaware avenue,
last Thursday night. The child and
his parent had been guests at the Sui
iivan home for about a month. The
body viii be shipped to Greenport by
H. II Hrzel.
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
BR0THERH0ODS AGAIN DISCUSS WAGE QUESTION
ONCE INA
CENTURY
WEdmllnd Vance Cook

Once in century the times ripe
For some man who shall serve and yet command
Some man OF such clear and trenchant type
That brave men rally where his banners stand
And die together for their native land
Even such a
Was Washington,
The hero OF our history well begunl
once In a century there comes man
Whose day OF birth we dare not dssllow
Without whose presence we had scarce known how
To comprehend our country and Its plan;
Whose finger writes in the Eternal Now.
Even such a
Was Washington,
And such remains TN history be dOnei
Copyright, 1890 n. E. A.
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
EAnM CLANS ADVANCED.

WASHINGTON. Feb. pa bill intro
duced by Representative Layton prov'd-
ing for payment Of claims by number
OF farmers Of New Castle County whose
land was condemned by the govern
ment for the Port Penn loading plant
has been reported favorably 60 The
House. A similar bin has been intro
duced in the Senate by Senator Ball
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
LOST AND FOuND.

T osT-LADY's sIGNET RING, ON SAT-
IL urday Reward II returned 10 J. ID.
Flanagan, Pierre Apartments, 200 w. Tenth
street feb23-2t
Ccatlnued on Page Ten.
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
MYSTERY OF PRESIDENT

Shonts' Vanished Millions and Startling
Disclosures Of His Double Life-in next
sundays NEW YORK AMERICAN.
Larges. Circulation in America.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
Help for Starving Tots

Contributions TO the fund fer
the relief OF starving children in
Central and Eastern Europe and
adjoining portions of Asia are
acknowledged by The Evening Jour
l..ll.a.....
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
BRIIZSHURGN
RECOGNIIIONOF
RUSSIAN SOVIET

Lloyd George and MH Said to Hare Agreed
to Complete Resumption Of Commercial Re
lations With Lenine Government But Ob-
jeci TO Diplomatic Relations With Reds.
Council of PremierS Again Wrestles With
Adriatsc Situation
Evening journal., 1920-02-23

The safe, Sensible Drink, CLOVER
DAIRY QUALITY MILK.-Ady.
Evening journal., 1920-02-23

Certified MIX for infsnts-Clovsr
Dairy Co--Ady.
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
TOpAYs TEMPERATURE.
Sun AND TIDE

Mouth of Christiana.
Evening journal., 1920-02-23
WEATHER

e6ow or rain tsnipht and
probably Tuesday; gentle
southeast winds increasing
luesday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-12
CREW DESERTS
 ERIE EXPRESS

New York, April 12.---A story of being strike bound'' in the foothills of the Catsbills on the Chicago eX- Pork Jervis. N r., was told by pas ten hours late . A fireman sent out train aided the engineer in finalls bringing in the stalled train, accord. ing to arrivals on it. A mob of raia- road men, met the express when it reached Port Jervis, according to Mrs. E. e. Starch of LyrBbrook, and Mrs. A. B. Cobb of Corning, N. Y. They swarnred about the engine and dragged the fireman to the ground they said.
 The conductor and the rest of the crew endeavored to persuade the strikers to let the fireman resume his post and aHFow the tarin to proceed tq Jersey City. This was refused and Mrs. Starch said the strikers shouted that the only way the fireman could go to Jersey City on the train would be Ftin a wooden box
 The passengers after a consid time search ed for lodgings. Some of them managed to hire rooms for 2 few hours at $5 each, Mrs. Starch said. It was after o'clock this morn ing when the new fireman arrived, she added, and considerably later 'Tl7en the train finally puEIed out for Jersey City.
 The Chicago express carried passen- gers coming from as far west as the Pacific coast