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Evening journal., 1921-04-26
SCHOOL BOARD
PLANS SHAPING
Committees Will See That
Only Best Possible Candi-
dates Run
EXPECT TO ANNOUNCE
TICKET NEXT WEEK

Careful canvass is being made OF
possible nominees for the new Seven
Member Board Of Education 10y the
subcommittee on candidates Of the
Citizens School Committee. It's re-
suits viii be given at meeting OF
the executive committee Of the gem
eral body next Monday night. The
executive committee will then form
ulate a ticket of seven and begin an
active campaign for the election OF
those who are on IL.
This course was decided upon at a
meeting of the executive committee
held in the Council chamber of the
Public Building last night Clarence
J. Pyle chairman of the committee.
stated that in its selection the sub
committee would take into consider
alton race. sex. creed and the repre-
sentation. as far as possible, Of the
different sections OF the city.
The plan practically agreed upon
Is for the committee on nominations
Continued on PAGE Nineteenl
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
RESCUE TWO
CHILDRENAS
HOMEBURNS
Little Sons of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. ID. Brown Play With
Toy Engines
TEMPORARILY WITH
GEN. AND MRS. DUPONT

Frank and Bruce Brown, who are
and 1 years old. respectively, and
the children Of Mr.. and Mrs. Dom
aldson Brown. OF South Broadway,
Tarrytown. until recently Of this
city. were playing with toy fire en-
gines in their nursery on the second
floor Of the Brown home yesterday
when a servant discovered that a
pile Of excelsior in the basement was
on fire.
The servants rushed up stairs and
carried the two children to the lawn,
although Frank expressed the belief
that he and Bruce. with their brand
new fire engines. could easily ex-
tinguish the flames before the regu-
lar fire department arrived with its
big engines.
Neither Of the children was in
jured. although both We're coughing
from the smoke when their mother
arrived In an automobile from the
home of Mrs. T. Coleman dupont.
her aunt. with whom she had been
passing the day. She found Frank
and Bruce enjoying the fire and the
excitement tremendously. but not by
any means convinced that they
could not have settled matters II
they had been allowed 10 take their
engines into the cellar and fight the
flames. Mrs. Brown took her chill
dren TO the home Of Mrs dupont and
then returned 10 direct the work of
continued on page two)
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
NAME CHAIRMAN FOR
CURRENT EVENTS

At the close Of the Current Events
Glass of the New Century Club this
morning the following chairmen
were elected so serve during different
months on next years classes: Mrs.
T.. T. Negendank. Mrs @. c. Purdy.
Miss Josephine Prickett. Mrs. r. j.
Whiteman. Mrs. George r. Brown.
and Mrs. Henry j. Bailey. Each
chairman will choose her own as
sistant. Mrs Donald Van Trump
was elected class secretary with Miss
Eugenia Snow as assistant
This morning marked tho final
meeting Of the class FOR this club
year. Current Events were given by
Mrs. George B. Miller. An original
composition was played by Miss Ella
Pyle. "Thc Need OF the Rural
school OF Delaware" was presented
by Miss Ina Barnes. superintendent
of rural schools OF New Castle
county. and by Miss Mary r. Rich.
OF the Womau's College Of the Uni
versity Of Delaware. a paper en-
titled " A Week Of Art in New
York" was given by Mrs Clawson
s. Hammitt
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
near Death
in MANHOLE
Ford, Telephone Lineman,
Overcome Twice by Gas
While Underground
HOSPITAL CARE
RESTORES HIM

Theodore Ford, aged % years. Of
ell Union stret, West Philadelphia.
iineman. employed by the Diamond
. State Telephone Company. in this
ciy. was overcome by gas twice Ups
terday. while working in conduit
Ford's second experience nearly
proved fatal as he failed to respond
ito first aid treatment. and was sent
20 the Delaware Hospital In the po-
lice ambulance for treatment.
He was much better this morning
and though still suffering from the
effects Of inhaling the gas, was able
70 report for duty.
Yesterday afternoon Ford was
working in the manhoin m seventh
and Orange streets. Failing to re-
srond 20 questions of fellow em-
. ployes. an investigation was mad
end the apparently lifeless body OF
Ford was lifted to the street Ef-
> forts TO revive the man proving "a
tile. he was carried TO the COM
rany's plant az 707 Orange street
and from there sent TO the Delaware
Hospital
Evening journal., 1921-04-26

States may approve the new German
program.
The danger. however. In very
conciliatory reply from Germany is
felt TO be that the Simons ministry
may be overthrown and repudiated
before the Allies can agree with Ger
many on such a basis.
Hughes Is expected TO take the fol-
lowing general course in disposing Of
the proposals:
1. He will study the communism
ton and decide whether TO make II
public az this time.
.. He will start immediate ex-
changes with France. Great Britain
and Italy. probably through their
ambassadors here. 10 learn whether
the proposals are acceptable. Dur
ing the exchanges ne will outline the
attitude OF the United States as IL
bears on the situation.
3. He will appoint an American
representative 10 take part in the
Allied supreme council TO be held in
London this week should tho Ger
many proposals seem TO have a
lchance OF acceptance.
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
JAIL ONE FOR PART
IN DEFRAUD GAME

Chief OF Police Black returned
from New York city last night,
where ne had been summoned 10
give testimony in the United States
Court. The Chief was wanted princi-
paily to Identify certain papers and
letters seized boy the local police
when Frank Barth. alias Isadore
Puzer. was arrested here on May s
1914
10 was alleged that Barth and
others shipped goods TO various
cities. from Washington. their head
quarters. opened stores. and then
went into bankruptcy for the pur-
pose of defrauding creditors.
The case before the court yester-
day was that Of Abraham Pilzer. one
of the trio said 20 be engaged In the
business. who was found guilty and
sentenced to term OF three months
in jail
Evening journal., 1921-04-26

WASHINGTON. April 20 Omitted
Press) .-Germany's trump card in
the desperate reparations game was
laid before Secretary Of State Hughes
today.
with tho note 10 the United States
forwarding new reparations pro-
posals. Germany hopes az the elev-
enth hour TO stave on military oc-
cupation OF the rich Ruhr region
which the Allies are determined 70
carry out 10 enforce their repara-
tions demands.
The German note Is In answer "a
Secretary Hughes recent rejection OF
Germany's plea that President Hard.
ing mediate. or umpire" the repa.
rations question. Hughes In his re-.
ply expressed the hope that German,
formulate new proposals which
could be taken as a proper basis fo
/ further negotiations.
Dispatches from Berlin statinl
that Germany has agreed In the ney
/ proposals 10 negotiations ON the hasi
Of a sum approaching the Allied Ie
mands OF $4,000. .000.o 900 gold mark
have led 10 the belief that the Unite
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
HUGHES TO TAKE
UP JAP QUESTION

WASHINGTON. April 2s.-CUnit-
ed Press)-Secretary OF State
Hughes has assured Baron shide-
hara, Japanese Ambassador. that the
state Department soon will reopen
negotiations on the California anti
alien land laws. il was understood
here today.
Hughes has not yet taken up the
California question because Of the
immediate press Of other matters
He also wants 20 acquaint himself
/ thoroughly W - all phases OF the
issue before reopening the parieys'
Negotiations on this question dur
ing the Wilson administration were
terminated with an agreement be-
| tween Roland $. Morris, then am
bassador TO Toxic and Baron shide-
hara on report recommending 10
their respective a plan for settle
! ment Of the dispPte
Evening journal., 1921-04-26

HEADS GLAZED
KIDCAMPAIGN
Try to Get Secretaries
Hoover and Davis at
Boost Dinner
PROMINENT MEN TO
AID CITY INDUSTRY

David Snenenburg. general chair
man OF the committee which has
charge OF Wilmington Glazed Kid
Shoe Week. announced this morn
ing that he and a committee repre-
senting the campaign had called on
General r. Coleman DUPONT in his
Wilmington Office and that General
DUPONT had agreed 10 head the cam
paign by serving as honorary chair
man. General DUPONT was much
pleased with the report Of the activi-
ties TO boost Wilmington glazed kid
according to Mr.. Snellenhurg. and
gladly. as a citizen Of Delaware
agreed 10 serve on the committee 10
aid in revivifying wllmington's inn
portant glazed kid industry.
General DUPONT Is in touch with
the various phases of the campaign
according TO the committee. and will
aid in securing the attendance of
several nationally known Govern
ment officials and Cabinet members
Continued on Page N.neteen.)
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
MAN FOUND ON ROOF,
HELD UNDER BAIL

on a charge Of breaking and en-
tering the home OF Mrs. May Nc
Gowan. 4O9 Scott street. about a
week ago. Olinto DeArti was held In
$4,000 bail for court by Judge Hast
ings in Municipal Court this morn
ing.
Mrs MCGOWAN testified this morn
ing that lately she had observed the
defendant constantly watching her
home. and that about . o'clock in
the morning about a week ago she
heard the crashing of a window.
investigating. she saw DaAuu on ;he
shed roof Of her house, she said.
DeArti had nothing whatever q
say TO the charge against him.
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
DELAWARE SONS
GIT FOR Home
Philadelphians, Formerly of
This State, Plan Newark
Outing
COLLEGE EXERCISES,
BALL GAME, DINNER

The Sons Of Delaware in Phila-
delphia will have their annual spring
outing on the afternoon of may a..
when they will visit the University
Of Delaware AZ Newark. The party
will leave Twenty-fourth and Chest
nut streets station. Philadelphia. at
1856 o'clock and go by b. and O.
railroad.
Upon arriving at Newark the
party will attend the Mid-May Fesu-
val Of the Women's College. after
which they will attend the baseball
game between Delaware and Hav-
erford College.
Dinner will be served at 5.45
o'clock. The speakers will include
Lieutenant Harry G.. Nilsson. Of the
Canadian Army. and Fletcher w.
stiles. attorney and member Of the
Legislature from Philadelphia. Gov
ernor William ID. Denney. former
Governor John G.. Townsend Jr..
and DR. Walter Hulhhon. president
Continued on Page Nineteen
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
SICK THIS TIME,
MANION TELLS COURT

"Tve been here many times and
every time before I was drunk. but
this time was sick" declared
Thomas Manion when arraigned be-
fore Judge Hastings. in Municipal
Court this morning, on charge of
drunkenness.
Manion promised that il the court
let him go he would leave the city
within an hour And If ever come
back here for being drunk. you can
give me a double sentence" ne
added.
Judge Hastings complied with the
mans request. suspending sentence,
and warned him that IL he should
ever again come before him for be-
ing intoxicated. he will be fined not
only for that onense. but also for the
one that is being held up against
him.
Margery Dunn, about % years of
age, was fined SO and costs for be-
ing drunk. She was staggering in
Tatnall street when arrested. il was
brought out.
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
NEED S61,139 FOR
NEW CITY BUILDING

That several county departments
are contemplating asking for increas-
ed appropriations this year was cvi-
dent today when the Public Building
Commissioners presented'to the Levy
Court its budget for the year begin
ming July I. 1921. The amount asked
for is S61.139.32. an increase OF SELL
1882 over the appropriation OF last
year. The commissioner say the
amount is necessary for the proper
upkeep OF the building.
The budget was ordered filed Il
follows:
Salaries. S25.544; light. power and
telephones. Si1.650; insurance. 5000;
repairs to inside. S4.105; repairs 20
outside, Si,540; supplies, S3.55O;
renewals and Improvements. S5.952
and alterations and permanent im-
provements. SS.12s.S2.
Evening journal., 1921-04-26

WASHINGTON, April 2G.-(Unit-
ed Press) The Senate today took
up the task OF making peace with
Germany and Austria It's action
in which the House must concur is
90 be the prelude. so Congressional
leaders have been told, TO the whole
Harding policy Of establishing world
peace upon a permanent foundation
Senator Lodge IN calling up today
the Knox resolution repeating the
declarations Of war upon Germany
and Austria. authorized by Congress
in 1917. set that program in motion.
All Congress has to do with the pro-
gram for the present at least is 20
substitute a technical state OF peace
for technical state Of war which has
existed since the armistice ended ac-
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
PEACE RESOLU7TONLS
IN SENATE FOR ACTION

tual hostniues more than two years
ago.
The resolution. as reported by the
foreign committee, binds the United
States to nothing. II does not even
hint this governments policy toward
the central powers or any other ma
ton. It is simply formality.
Senate leaders said. necessary be-
cause there is no other way out of
the war status.
So far as domestic conditions are
concerned the adoption Of the peace
negotiations is not expected tc
change any peace moves.
Lodge hopes TO pass the resolution
in a day or two. He will be salts
fed TO pass II this week. The House
having a resolution of its own ma,
take a week longer.
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
GIVEDISTRICT
|. congress VOICE
Senator Ball Plans For
Washington TO Elect
Voteless Congressman
SOME RESIDENTS
FOR STATE STATUS
lecIal to The EvenIng Iournal

Special 20 The Evening Journal.
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. April &C.
Senator Ball is trying TO obtain for
the people OF the District OF Colum-
bia limited representation IN Con
sress His bin provides for a dele
gate who could serve on committees
speak in the House and do an that a
Congressman elected from a State
could do except vote.
Strangely enough. there Is oppo-
'sition 90 this plan. even among the
people who live In Washington. They
want Immediately to be elevated "a
the dignity of a State. and are ap-
narently unwilling to go through tho
Intermediary or preparatory stages
Continued on PAGE Nineteen)
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
MIC LosT LITrI.E GIRI.p

House officers Of the Police De-
partment entertained a little guest
this morning. A three-year-old
white girl found wandering az Tenth
and Walnut streets was brought into
the station house by two boys The
child wears a white dress with red
stripe. a blue coat. blue sweater
and gingham apron. She
will be kept by the officers until
the parents call.
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
FRINGE GOES INTO RLlHR
If GERINANY REFUSES TO
TRANSFER GOLD RESERVES

PARIS. April 2s Omitted Press)-
Regardless OF the outcome OF Ger
manys new reparations proposals,
France will demand immediate oc-
cupauon Of the Ruhr valley II the
reparation commissions demand for
surrender Of the Reichbank's metal
reserve Is not met by Friday, IL was
officially stated today.
The raparations commission first
asked Germany to place her entire
metal reserve in the Reichbank
branches at Coblenz and Cologne.
This was refused and the commits
sion now wants complete surrender
of 100000. 900 gold marks by Fri
day.
The commission and the French
government regard the ultimatum as
outside the general question Of repa-
ratiOns.
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
COMMITTEE TO
KEEP HANDSOFF
Chairman Ellison, of Repub-
licans, Denies Scheme TO
Endorse Candidate
SAYS WOMEN HAVE
MADE NO SUGGESTION

Chairman J. Austin Ellison of the
Republican First District Commit
tee today denied n report given pub
ncity in "a newspaper To- the effect
that the City Committee had intend
ed 20 endorse city Treasurer Char
les M Banks for Mayor az it's meet
ing last night. but refrained from do
ing SO after some active members OF
the women's city committee had
served notice they would not support
Mr.. Banks.
There is absolutely no truth In
tho statement" said chairman
Ellison. There was no intention
ON the part Of the committee 20 en-
dorso Mr. Banks. nor was there any
Confined on PAGE Nineteenl
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
NEW nUm.DING PERNIrs.

Inspector Irost0n has issued The
following building permits:
Thomas Wharton 500 North Har-
rison street. addition. $3.50; sharp
and Swami. builders.
Carrie A. Russell. 1913 West Six
teonth street. addition S16O.
Samuel Grogan. 1900 Shallcross
avenue. addition 500.
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
DISARMAMENT
MAY BE NEAR
Washington Thinks Hard
ing Will Call World
Conference Early
THINK SENATE,
,HOUSE FAVOR

WASHINGTON. April 26. Omitted
Press THE world is now nearer dis
armament negotiations than 10 has
ever been. 10 was believed here to-
day in circles close 10 the President.
This was based upon information
OF administration leaders that Pres
ident Harding plans to propose an
international disarmament confer
ence within a few months.
Their opinion was that the presi
dents proposal would be eagerly ace
cepted by the other great powers and
that cessation OF competitive naval
construction between Great Britain
Japan and the United States will
follow.
The opinion was expressed 10y both
Republican and Democratic mem
continued on page two)
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
MISS PALMER QUITS
AS INSPECTOR

At a recent meeting Of the Labor
Commission Of Delaware. Miss NJ.
Edna Palmer presented her resig-
nation as ten hour law inspector,
which position she has held for the
past three years II was with re-
grets that the commission accepted
the resignation whichs will take ef-
feet July 1.
Applications for the position are
being received at the offices Of the
commission. 400 Industrial Trust
Building. The Labor Commission
Of Delaware has recently removed
from the DUPONT Building 10 It's
new quarters in the Industrial
Trust Building.
Evening journal., 1921-04-26

Two weeks from today the grav-
eled roads Of the Ruhr will be
choked with horizon blue rivers of
French troops. according TO plans
Of the French War Office.
The military plans. devised by
Marshal Foch and his assistants.
with the approval OF Premier BRAND.
were scrutnized last night by mem
bers OF the cabinet. The ministers
were in session with President Mil
ierand until nearly midnight.
The complete plans were taken 70
London today by Louis Louchere.
minister Of the redeemed French ter
ritories. He left the cabinet meet
ing last night to take a train for the
coast to embark on a channel steam
or. Louchere will administer the oc-
cupied territories II an advace final
Continued on Page TNwo.)
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
OUT DOOR FUN THIS YEAR

Plans for summer social activities
were discussed at a meeting last eve
ming of the Executive. Ladies' Auxili-
airy and Membership committees of
the John J.. Fisher Naval post OF the
American Legion. Among the plans
considered were a moonlight excur-
sion and dances. A committee was
appointed to attend the meeting call
ed by the Sons Of Veterans for the
discussion Of Memorial Day parade
A membership drive was also dis
cussod.
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
w. II. GEAR DIES SUDDENLY

William H. Gear. aged So years, a
sufferer from chronic heart trouble
died at his home 909 Bennett
street, this morning.
The case was reported 20 the cor
oner but an inquest is not likely as
Mr.. Gear has been under treatment
for the disease that caused his
doath.
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
Oars IN COLLISION.

Mitchell Greenwood. Of College Inn
and j. Alper. 735 Madison street,
sustained slight damages yesterday
afternoon. when the car driven by
Mr.. Alper collided with Dr. Green
woods car, which was standing in
front OF the apartments The left
rear fender and light on DIR. Green
woods car. and the right front fen
der and light of Mr. Alper's car
were the only damages sustained.
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
STRAW KATIEs ARE HERE.
Straw hats are OUT

Straw hats are OUT
There may not be many Of them,
and IL is unlikely they will blossom
forth i'm the fun effulgence OF their
glory before May Is. Meantime a
number have been noticed recently.
one even as far back as a month.
Hat. haberdashery and depart
ment stores already are displaying
straws in all leading styles and va
rieties I'm windows, show cases and
ON counters.
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
SPLENDID ART
EXHIBIT viewed
Wilmingtonians Enjoy l69
Canvasses Displayed in
Hotel Ballroom
AWARD PRIZES FOR
BEST PAINTINGS

Wilmington society. artists and
their friends enjoyed a private view
Of the ninth annual exhibition Of the
Wilmington Society OF the Fine Arts
in the ball room Of the Hotel DUPONT
last night. All were highly pleased
with the extensive scope of the ex-
hibition, the diversity OF subjects
treated In the masterful paintings
shown and the advantageous way in
which the colorful canvasses are dis
played. There was general feel
continued on page twol
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
ENIPIoYERs TO DINE.

The Wilmington Employers Asso-
citation will have its annual meeting
and dinner az the Hotel dupont al
$50 o'clock this evening Officers
will be elected. The principal speaker
will be former State Sen0tor George
| W. Al artwriEht. Of California.
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
EXCUSE Z. $. JURY PANEL

All jurors OF the United States
Court. except those drawn in tho
case now being heard. have been ex-
cused from further attendance until
May 10.
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
SMILE AWHILE


NEW YORK-Mrs. Clara Bell
believes the scientists who say
a man changes every seven
years. In 1914 she said she had
the ''mOst perfect husband" To-
day She asked for a divorce
NEW YORK-Woman's over
worked handbag has another
burden now. according 10 Ms
Owen Kilare. If's Hash. Women
carry if out of bravado not Tor
tbe Iiouor's kick. she said.
ATHENS. Ga.-'Yes. I live
,bere because it's the best place
I'm Town for me-" stated today
fbe aged and inhrm beggar wo-
man who has been plying her
frade here for several days when
asked II Il was true that she had
a room at the best hotel OF the
city. a magnificent tourist resort
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
DESPITE HARD TIMES

Everybody gets pay envelope
containing from cent 20 IS tomor-
row evening at the PAY Day Dance"
in the Auditorium, zoe West Elev-
enth street.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
nEFER TNION RECEPTION.

The reception by Union NJ. p.
Church in honor of the Rev. and
Mrs. H. w Ewing announced for
this evening. has been postponed
until a later date.
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
REPRESENTATIVE MAY
SIT IN NEXT ALLIED COUNCIL

biiN April 26-Vnited PrcSs)Gcmany's
parnons TO the Allies annuit
stated onicaly today The = to
The offer OF marks with
Interest the o
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
LOST AND EOUND.


7 OST-LAST WEDNESDAY, KEY
u chain with six keys, from Penn Clai
Garage to Centreville. Reward II re-
turned 20 Evening Journal Office.
apr2G-3t
Continued on Page Eighteen).
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
200 BILLION MARKS is BERLTN'S OFFER:
KNOX PEACE RESOLUTION IN SENATE
NEW REPARATTON
OFFER IS BEFORE
WASHZZVGTONNOW

Danger, HoDeUer, Is In Ouerthrow and Re-
Pudidtion of SimOns' Ministry Before
Allies Can Agree With Germany on New
Bdsis-WdShington viii Consult With
Allies Before Replying to Final Note
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
ronAY,s TEMPERATURE

At The Evening Journal Office.
500 A. MO- 1901 p. NJ. II
1000 A. NJ. SO 100 p. M...75
Evening journal., 1921-04-26

Safe MIX means healthy children.
Call 1870 or 1541. The Glover Dairy
Company.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
suN AND TIDE.

sun rises ..............5.0 A. NJ.
sun sets ...............6.4S p. NJ.
Head of Christiana.
High water. 2.35 a. NJ. 2.55 =. NJ.
Low water lilo A. NJ. 1l2O =. NJ.
Evening journal., 1921-04-26
THE WEATHER

Generally fair tonight wednes-
day unsettled, probably showers, not
much change in temperature, mod
crate shifting winds