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Evening journal., 1920-12-07

GOVERNMENT
SAVES MONEY
Trenton's Mayor Also Says
New Form Centralizes
Responsibility
DEBT GIVES PLACE
TO $4,000 SURPLUS

Advantages OF the flve-man commits
sion form OF municipal government
were told in detail by Frederick w.
Donnelly. mayor OF Trenton, at a spe-
cial luncheon-meetlng Of the Chamber
OF Commerce this afternoon. The two
cardinal virtues OF the system. he as
serted, were unity OF action by the
city departments and the govern
mental tfilcielcy engendered by the
recall"
Mayor Donnelly was greeted by a
large body OF business and prOfes-
siOnal men who are studying the new
charter project for Wilmington. The
meeting was held In the duBarry
room OF the Hotel dupont. A. w.
Warner, Jr.. president OF the Chamber
OF Commerce, presided. The Rotary,
Kiwanis and Manufacturers AssOcia-
tiOn were W. u represented.
Noted among the guests were the
members Of the j0int-charter commits
sion, headed by Colonel George W.
Sparks, which has been appointed by
the Republican and Democratic party
organizations OF the city TO consider
the proposed new charter.
Coming exactly one week TO the day
after General A. p. Jervey. city man
ager Of Portsmouth, Va, expounded
the city manager form OF municipal
rulership, Mayor Donnelly's address
gained greatly in interest by reason
OF contrast In 2 summary, the Tren-
ton chief executive said:
1T might be said that the chief
characteristics OF commission govern
ment are embodied in the following
municipal reforms.
"Centralizing responsibility upon a
Continued on Page 'rwo.l
Evening journal., 1920-12-07
ARGENTINE SEES FALSE
PRETEINSE" MLEAGJ7E'

BUENOs AIRES, Dec. 7.-(United
Press l-"False pretenses" will be
charged by the Argentine government
In supporting Withdrawal OF It's
League OF Nations delegation from
Geneva, II was learned today.
On high authority Il was declared
the delegation was sent 30 participate
In the League OF Natlons-nOt the
kagle OF some nations"
The government j. preparing a
statement, including all exchanges OF
messages between the government
and the delegation.
The government view was support
ed by lhe newspaper La RazOn, which
added that whatever the reason for
the aloofness OF the United states and
the barring OF Germany something Is
wrong with the league constitution,
which must be corrected"
GENEVA, Dec. 7.-Argentina's dele
CATION 10 he League OF Nations As
sembly wound up its affairs today.
The members, headed by Honorio
Pueyrredon, will leave for home the
latter part Of the week.
The Assembly meanwhile proceeded
with its task as II nothing had occur
red. Regrets we're expressed yeSter-
day. The organization showed its de-
termination TO reject Argentina's
amendments for the time being by re-
ferring them 10 a committee 10 be re-
ported on at the next session.
Evening journal., 1920-12-07
ORDER EXCEEDS
PRISONER'SPAY
Shue Does Not Make
Enough to Pay Wife
SO Weekly
COURT TO DECIDE
PROBLEM SOON

Appearing for the board OF trust es
OF the New Castle County Workhouse
when Odla Shue. now s'rvilg a two
years sentence for larceny. was
brought before Judge Hastings, In
Municipal Court, this morning, on a
chsrge OF non-suppori, j. Frank Ball.
secretary OF the board, told the court
that Shue does not make sufficient
money at the institution 10 pay Sc a
week out OF his earnings for the sup
port OF his wife and child.
Such an order would mean that the
trustees would have 10 pay the
money, making the revenues OF the
Institution less than they should be.
in placing such an order, 10 would
really be an order against the work
house and not against Shue, the at
torney cOntended.
Judge Ball said the matter has
been discussed with Judges OF the
upper court, and that they felt that
such orders were unjust. Il was the
flrst tim that ne question has been
brought before the court.
Judge Hastings reserved decision In
the matter until Friday morning.
Evening journal., 1920-12-07
TO ASK AID FOR
ARORPHANS
Hoover May Come
TO Present Needs of
Central Europe
H. P. SCOTT TO
DIRECT CAMPAIGN

At meeting OF the eight civic and
charitable organizations Of tins city
and State at The home OF Mrs. r. Cole
man dupont yesterday afternoon. to
consider the Herbert Hoover campaign
for relieving conditions that prevail
among the more than three mill 'ons OF
starving children and war orphans in
Central Europe, tentative plans were
discussed for a campaign that will
be put on in this State In the next
few days.
Henry p. Scott was prevailed upon
to act as chairman and received the
unqualified promise Of support from
the various agencies that were repre-
sented at the meeting. Plans for the
campaign viii be speedily mapped
out and II fpOsslble. Il Is the hope Of
the Delaware organizations 10 have
Herb rt Hoover come here next week
TO speak at a meeting at which time
he will personally outline the needs
OF the starving children OF Europe,
and give an intimate description OF
conditions as he had found them and
as they exist today.
The methods to be used In the
campaign were discussed at yester-
uo1 ihtttliiS pub uutll Hudl ar
rangements can be made concerning
some OF them, there Is no announce
ment 10 be made.
While conditions financially are
not as bright In this section as at
other times. yet the crisis abroad
is so critical. that the representatives
OF the charitable organizations felt
that the campaign should be put on,
despite local conditions.
Mr.. Scott was out OF the city to-
day. He Is expected 10 return home
tomorrow. when II is likely that he
Will be prepared bo make a prelimi-
nary announcement OF the campaign.
Evening journal., 1920-12-07

Tho only amendments to the cove
nant 10 receive attention at this ses-
sion were In the form OF a set Of prln-
clples determining relations between
the council and assembly. They give
the assembly power tO examine the
decisions Of the council and provide
for a report from the council to the
assembly.
"Any Interpretation Of my efforts
for the admission OF ali states 10 the
league, as intended primarily. In be-
half OF Germany, Is entirely false" "
Puyrredon told the United Press to-
day,
"The Argentine delegation Is not
working under German inlu'nce, II
is no more Interested In GERMANY IN an
II Is In Mexico, ne said
we advocate her admission 10 the
league so sh- can share the response
biliiles and obligations Of II. II things
improve in Germany she might decide
TO remain out Then there would be
no means OF forcing her to enter.
Also, as a member II would be pos
sible to supervise her reconstruction
more closely"
PueyrredOn viii go to Paris tonight.
he said. Other delegates and N cir as
slstants Will remain hore until Thurs
day.
Evening journal., 1920-12-07
Believed to Hare Col
Iected Large Sum d
Money on Sunday
None of Which ]
Found on Body--Age|
Man Waylaid Ned
Death Spot on Sam
Day
LAST SEEN AT
MIVQUADAL

Charles A. Brcslln. aged As veal
40 South Broome street. employed
a salesman by the J. w. Holloway Al
developers OF the MinQul
dale and Holloway Terrace land p1
leots. was found dad In a ditch led
ing into the LObdell dixie near Har}
Corner road, late yesterday afternoq
According ~ Coroner Bullock al
COroner's Physician Or. II. w Brig}
death was DUE TO drowning. alth0uI
the case Is A rouded In mystery.
when found the body was witho|
overcoat. coat and hat
Members OF the Breslin family 4
inclined TO believe that he came
his death through foul play and N
opinion is shared by others who 4
familiar with The case. The poll
authorities, while not c0mmitti|
themselves as 10 Just how Bres|
came 10 be drowned. are at work
the case, and several clues receiv
this morning, are being followed a
In the hope that some light may
shed on the case.
That Breslin, who devoted
greater portion OF his Sundays collie
ing money on lots sold at MING
dale, was In the habit Of carry
large sums OF money. is known
this money he always carried II
wallet In an inside pocket Of his G
The wallet and the mans cott o.
missing and a thorough search OF
vicinity OF where the body was fol
| this morning by Coroner Bull
failed 10 reveal the articles. Bres
was last seen alive on sunday mis-
by a Mrs. Davis, who lives In 0l
story building. half a mile from Wit
the body was found yesterday art
noon, BY Mrs. Singleton. Of
CONTINUED on Page Tenl.
Evening journal., 1920-12-07
MILK PRODUCERS
HAVECOMPLAINT
Local Association Wants
Retailers TO Stand Part
- of Loss
REDUCTION OF
TWO CENTS STANDS

The. MIX Producers Association az
a meeting Saturday decided that their
members should not lose the 9 cents.
which reduction was made last week
In the price OF milk. but that the re-
taller should lose cent. and the
farmer 1 cent. making the Wholesale
price 8 cents per quart.
Il was stated by local milk dealers
today that this action in no way af-
feots the reduction in the retaikprlce
Of milk. from IS TO i3 cents a quart,
made December 1, and that neither
does It affect the Wholesale price. It
was said that the reduction was made
and the price fixed by the Interstate
MIX Producers Association. the au-
thorftative association In this section.
The wholesale price under the re-
duction Is said 10 be abou. 7 i-2 cents,
according to butter fat. Il is claimed
the decision was reached for the pro-
ducer TO stand the two cent reduction
because Of .he reduction in the price
OF feed.
Evening journal., 1920-12-07
CONSTANTINE
WON'T IGNORE
SVRES TREATY
Greece VIII Retain Armies T;
King Hopes Allies VIII
Support
MAY RETURN TO
ATHENS NEXT WEEK

ATHENS. Dec. 7 Omitted Press y
Athens today wanted only a Homer
10 sing the ''wanderings OF Colstan-
tine"
No ancient Greclan hero Oh his trl-
umphant return ever faod so fren-
zied a celebration as was In prepa-
ration today for the killed monarch
Ihe str cts were llled with process
sions OF the klg's subicis chanting
the onStantine Hymn" In triumph
over the result Of the sunday plebe-
eclti
The result Of the el l-ctlol was no.
announced. as the vote so overNhe I'm
lngly favored Constantine that 70 was
de med unnecessary.
An American princess, .he former
Mrs. William B. Leeds, was a par.lcl-
pant In the celebrations. She re-
ceiv q the homage OF Joyous crowds
parading past hr home here.
Final plans FOR The Kings home
coming were made today when the
warship PATHS was disnatched "a
Brlndlsi. Surrounded by five cruiser.
the king Will return as a conquerer,
a body guard OF 500 picked troops
affording him the military display SO
welcome 10 the Athenians.
LuCERNE. Dec. 7 UNITED Press)-
"a poor diplomat, but a popular sol
der" was King Constantlne's esti-
mate Of himself In an interview here
today.
Constantine declared that Greece
under his leadership, will not aban-
don territory acquired under the
Svres Treaty. He confessed he was
compelled 10 trust the future 30 itself
CONTINUED on Page Tw0.l
Evening journal., 1920-12-07
ISSUES INJUNCTION
AGAINST PICKETING

ST. LOUIS. No, Dec. Federal
Judeo Farris has granted a permanent
Injunction restraining the United
Leather Workers international Union
from picketlng or interfering with The
business OF a local trunk manufao-
turer,
simultaneously he issued a tempor-
Clothing Workers OF America, pro-
airy order against the Amalgamaird
hibiting interference with the busi-
ness Of several local cloth ing concerns
where strikes are In effect.
Evening journal., 1920-12-07
GIFT OF FLOWERS
FOR MIR. D0CKSTADER

William l.. Dockstader, proprietor
OF the Garrlck Theatre. during The
performance last night was presented
with an elaborate floral horseshoe. Il
contained 2S Oh rysanthemums, in
honor OF his twenty-eighth annlver-
sary as an amusement producer n
Wilmington, which ne Is observing
this week
The gift was from the attaches OF
the house and the talent there this
week, The gift was received by Mr..
was given, with neat little speech
OF appreciation
Evening journal., 1920-12-07
WILSON WANTS !
u. S. To PLANT
DEMOCRACY IN.
ALL NATIONS
Enforce Law, Right and
Justice for Small Ma
tons, His Program
TREATY, LEAGUE ARE
IGNORED in MESSAGE

WASHINGTON. Dec. 7. United
Press l.-Presiden Wilson today called
on Congress TO enact a program OF
legislation which he said would put
The United states In the forefront OF
a movement 20 make he spiritual
power OF democracy prevail through
out the world
In his final regular message to Con
gress. which was sent 10 the two
houses today by messenger, the
President said there are two ways In
which the United States can lead In
establishing The doctrine Of right
makes might" In the world. These
ways. he said. are
First by offering the example with
In her own borders Of the Will and
power OF democracy to make and en-
force laws which are unqueslionably
Just and which are equal In their ad-
ministratlOn.
Secondly standing for risht and
Justice as toward individual nations.
The President declared that "the
display OF an immediate disposition
on the part OF Congress TO remedy any
inlusticeS or evils that may have
shown themselves In our own national
life. will afford the most effectual
Offset TO the forces OF chaos anc
tyranny which are playing so disas.
trous part In the fortunes OF free
peoples In more than one part OF IN
world"
The President did not mention IN
peace treaty nor the league OF nation
| In his message, but submitted IN
following program to carry out IN
aims he outlined:
Immediate passage OF the budge
bill.
s.-strictesi economy IN sovernmen
appropriations.
3.-fmnadlafn revision OF tax laws
4-AdoQuale provision FOR disabled
soldiers and sailors
"a government loan 10 Armenia.
6-Grantlng Of independence to th'
Philippines.
In addition, the President repeaie,
recommendations made In prevlou.
messages urlng encouragement In IN,
manufacture OF dyestuffs and related
chemicals, laws controlling cold
storage and requiring Federal H.
ccnses for all corporations engaged IN
interstate commerce as a means or re-
ducng the cost OF living.
The President told Congress thai
the best way 10 aid struggling democ-
racies IN other parts Of the world ]:
10 prove that a great democracy car
keep house as successfully as any
other government. Passage OF me
budget bill Is the flrst step IN THIS
direction, ne said. and he urged u be
one OF the frst acts OF The present
session.
He said the governments fiscal pol
Continued on PAGE Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1920-12-07
FAINTS
in WITNESS BOX
Testified in Divorce Suit of
Her Daughter, Mrs.
9. F. Peirce
MRS. WHITAKER
WANTS ALIMONY

On the grounds OF extreme cruelty.
Mrs. Gertrude F. Peirce was granted
a decree nisi on her petition for di-
vorce from Edward p. Peirce In Su-
perior Court yesterday afternoon. Mrs.
Bertha Davidson, mother Of the wife,
collapsed when she took the stand and
It was some m nutes before she was
able TO give her testimony.
Harry Levin was granted a decree
from Lelne Levin on grounds Of de-
sertiOn.
T. Taylor.
A decree was granted Eta C. Whit
aker from William p. Whitaker on
grounds OF cruelty. Argument as TO
permanent alimony will be heard to-
morrow morning Philip L. Garrett
is attorney for Mrs. Whitaker.
Evening journal., 1920-12-07
ACCUSE YOUTHS OF
ATTACK ON HOUSE

Five youths. alleged to have been
involved in the attack on the home OF
William Lightcap at Chrlstlana on
Sunday evening, will be given hear
ings before Magistrate Gillls on
charges OF disorderly conduct this
evening.
The defendants are Ralph Smith.
Harold Smith, John Burris, Herbert
Klees and Nelson Williams.
are alleged to have stormed the
Lightcap home when two men, hired
by Mr.. Lightcap to cut wood, did not
leave the town by Sunday morning,
as they had been warned by the
youths Of the town.
Evening journal., 1920-12-07
PHONOGRAPH SOON
FOR OGLETOWN SCHOOL

Responses already have begun 10
come in 10 the appeal for a phono-
graph and records for the entertain
mant OF the boys and girls who at
tend the little whitewashcd school
house. near OrletOwn.
". A. Layneld. OF the Atlas Powder
Company. whose home Is not far
from Ogletown, has contributed 50 to-
ward the fund needed TO buy The ma
chine.
Nathan Miller, OF the Miller Broth
ers Company, this city, and Mr.. and
Mrs Levi X Bowen, OF Newark, have
contributed records.
Those arc merely starters. Con
trlbutlons OF money and Of new or
used records should be addressed to
the Editor OF The Evening Journal.
Evening journal., 1920-12-07
IS DEATHS YEARLY
BY AUTOS In CITY

Somebody is responsible for nearly
every automobile accident, and those
responsible should be held to a strict
accountability said C. II. Wells,
this morning, In discussing the large
number OF deaths due TO that cause
il this State during the last four
years.
During the four years there was
an average OF iS deaths in automobile
accidents in this city each year.
THE average number Of deaths per
year in ratio TO population, based on
10000, during the same period, In
Baltimore was ~; New York, Il
Philadelphia, i0
we have had 80 per cent. more
deaths per year during that period
than either OF these cities, Wfi.re one
would naturally suppose the death
rat would be smaller.
"Something evidently is wrong In
Wilmington" concluded Mr. Wells.
Evening journal., 1920-12-07
30 CENT DOLLARS
FOR P0NZTS DUPES

BOSTON. Mass, Dec 7.-(Unlted
Press)-Credltors OF Charles Ponzi
dollar, according 10 annOunc ment to-
day by receivers for the postal return
wizard.
pOnzl's liabilities amounted 10 s6,-
500 600, according 10 the receivers an
nouncemeni The assets are 81 592, r
209i2. The liabilities are notes is
sued by Ponzi, the statement said.
These covered the funds paid over by
investors plus the nifty per cent.
promised by the flnancier.
Evening journal., 1920-12-07
CANAL INSPECTION
AT LATER DATE

Word was received at the ONCE OF
the Wilmington Harbor Commission
today that members Of the Congress
sional party, which was expected to
inspect. the harbOr and Chesapeake
and Delaware Canal next Saturday.
would not be able to make the trip
owing 10 business in Washington. Ar
rangements viii be made for a later
date.
A. w. Warner, Jr., president and
William T. Budd. secretary OF the
Chamber Of Commerce. will go TO
Washington tomorrow 10 represent
Wilmington at the National River and
Harbor Congress. They plan 10 invite
several engineers Of waterway work
TO visit Wilmington as guests OF the
chamber and view the harbOr project
Glover Dairy Safe Mix makes robust
children. Phone i5l0.-Ady
Evening journal., 1920-12-07
DISCUSS 5 HOUR 81
SHIFT FOR POLIO

The Board OF Police Commissioned
held a conference with Chief OF Polld
Black at loon today, relative 70 n
placing OF the police force on an
hour basis and the necessary prond
tions TO be made when the change b
comes effective. At a meeting OF N
board this afternoon. twenty or mod
applications for patrolmcn are 4
come up for the consideration or ~
board, and n all are accepted. the cI
sired number Will be about recruit
The change in hours would then con
SOOn
Evening journal., 1920-12-07
NO HOPE FOR KAISERIN

THE HAGUE. Dec. 7-tUniied Press)
Death OF the former kaiserin may
ported auth orllvely here today.
Her physicians announced she may
llnger another month but that her
condition Is precarious.
Evening journal., 1920-12-07
LAUGHED IN MOVIE
COP ARRESTS HIM

On a charge OF disord srly conduct
in the Victory Theatre. Fourth and
DuPoa. streets. last evening. Carm n
Mazzarolli was dismissed by Judge
Hastings in Municipal Court. this NOR
ming.
10 was charged that Mazz0rOlli
laughed unnecessarily when a special
officer happened to trip over a boys
feet in the aisle The defendant
claimed he was laughing at the pic
tures
Evening journal., 1920-12-07
CARLOs NOT sLAYER.

Willie Carlos. Negro, arrested yes
terday morning and held at the police
station over night on suspicion that
he was ]. B. Bryson, wanted In Penns-
grove, n. j.. on the charge Of muir
dering an aged man there last July,
was released. this morning when ON
GERS from Pennsgroye stated that the
prisoner was not the man wanted.
Evening journal., 1920-12-07
nrcREEs FnR EDEN MEN.

on Thursday evenInsl D5V7II1D7I
Fden Lodge. No. "a. ]. o. O. +. Wi
confer me inltlatory degree on a cla'|
IN fifteen candidates. This Is the 81
rinning OF the degree work for ~
faii and winter season, and the loda
will continue 20 b. busy until l2<
sprlng, comforting degrees on ne(
candidates Eden Lodge Degree Std
Association viii hold an importa<
meeting on Wednesday evening. d
cember IL
Evening journal., 1920-12-07
SUN AND TIDE
LOST ANn FnIINn

Z o,i1S;'TI;~.SnfTcISF SnN1IY |i,i'ii SfGrr
II going from Talleyviile to Philadel-
phia, via Sllverside Road. Reward II
returned to B, 5. Wilson. Talleyville.
Del Phone 5502-R-2, dec7-3t.
Continued on Page Sixteen.)
Evening journal., 1920-12-07

s25 worth OF Records free. Afford
Plano CO.. 2i0 w. 9sh St.-Ady.
Evening journal., 1920-12-07

A cheap, hesithful rood. Clover
Dairy Safe Milk. Phone i5io.-Ady.
Evening journal., 1920-12-07
TODAY'S TEMPERATURE

Glover Dairy Safe Mix makes robust
children. Phone i5i0.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-12-07
THE WEATHER

Rain tonight and Wednesday; not
much change in temperature. increas-
ing north winds.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-04-02
DO TT NOW

The date of the great good roads convention at Hot Springs is only a few days distant, and yet very little has been done here in the Bankhead Highway Association membership
 matter. It is very important that we go to this convention with a good re- presentation, and the old members of the Association should see R. c. Fc- Daniel at onece and get their member
 ship card. The cost is only one dollar,
 and ladies are eligible. Mrs. R. w.
 Huie, IT,, is the first Philadelphia lady
 to become member of the Associa-
 ton, and it is hoped that many more
 will follow her example by joining right away and thus helping in the continuation of the fight that is to result in our securing this great ocean to ocean highway. See MT. McDaniel immediately and take out at least one membership. Philadelphia Daily News. And this from the city of Ark adelphia, one of the towns that have | the Bankhead already "cinched." Peo- pie of Prescott and Nevada county can we afford to be any less alert and active than our neighbor city, when we consider the fact that we have the Bankhead to get yet?
The Prescott daily news., 1920-04-02
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
Have your films developed at HE'S TRLY'S.

Have your films developed at HE'S TARLY'S.
 Dr. Whaley of Fmmet was in ths city today attending to business mat ters.
 SPECIAL FOR FRIDAY-Ange Food Nesselrode Ic eCream at HES. TERLY'S.
 R. D. Hamm of Russellv.lle, for Fer resident of tf:s city, came in to- dsy for visit with friends.
 Eastg Post Cards and Easter Book lstS at HRSTERLY'E.
 A telegram was received here an- the home of Mir. and Mrs. John Y, Hesterly at Granite City. III.
 SOAP Dyes. Easter Dyes, Diamond DyeA Putaam DyeA all eolors at HESTERLY'S.
 Mrs. Joe B. Patterson of Searcy formerly Miss Lula Buchanan of this S;.55T, city is here on visit with relatives and friends.
 Angel Food Tutti Fruit Ice Cream today at HESTERLYS.
 O. R. Wortham of Rosston. was in town today and he has our thanks foI s dollar which places his name on the growing list of Nevada News readers Justice of the Peace J. T. Lamb of Boughton was in the cisy today at tending to business matters
 Hat Dyes, all colors. all makes 25s at HESTERLY'S-
The Prescott daily news., 1920-04-02
REPETITION
 MAKES REPUTATION

That's why you think of Guthrie's when you have very particular pre- scription to fill because you know that over a period of years we have filled all prescriptions just as they were written or not tall.
 It's easy to cut down the amounts CT the quality of the goods, charge a little less and then tell you that "The Other Fellow" charges too much, but it takes the stuff in your backbone as well as in the shelves, to fill them RIGHT or not all
 Think it over.
The Prescott daily news., 1920-04-02
EXPERT PIANO TUNING

E. B. Hendrix, tuner for Henderson Brown College, Little Rock Conserva- tory, Baldwin, Starr, Wing & Son piano companies, will soon be again in Prescott. 4-2d5
The Prescott daily news., 1920-04-02
''Mammy's White Folks" by Elm ma Speed Sampson and all the lat est copyright books at Guthries.

The first number fthe Third An nual Sunday School Chautauqua will be given by the choir at the Metho- dist church Sunday night, April 4. Admission free.
 s.Our Living Lord" the title of the Easter Cantata to be rendered at the Methodist Church next Sunday even ing begining at 7:45, is rare musical treat and is participated in by mem bers of the different city choirs. No admission is charged.