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Evening journal., 1921-12-02
HOPE TO Improve
U. S. EDUCATION
Schools of State to Stress
Point All Next
Week
PRESIDENT is
BACK OF MOVEMENT

In an effort to bring about a closer
relationship between parents, pupils
and teachers, next week, December
to 10, has been set aside. as Amer
lean Education Week" The week is
not to be observed by one particular
community but by the whole coun-
try. A proclamation to that effect
was issued by President Harding
yesterday. He urges every citizen to
assist in the general effort to reduce
illiteracy and give thought to rem
edying defects in the nations edu-
cational system.
David A. Ward Superintendent of
Public Schools has sent letters to
principles of all the public schools
asking them to have the week OBJ
served in their schools, and where
ever possible to have special pro-
grams in which parents. students and
teachers would take part.
Plans have been made by the
faculty of the Wilmington high
school to have the parents OF the
students visit and inspect the school.
They have also been invited to be
- '''AA eAN AAAN NtthlN assembly III
the school auditorium on Monday
morning, at which time the Presi-
dents proclamation will be read.
Teachers in the rural schools are
asked by the New Castle County
Board OF Education to cooperate in
educating parents to the fact that
the schools belong to the commun-
ity.
Tags are being sent to the teach
ers for distribution among the stu
dents to be worn Education Week"
They bear the inscription. "Ed'uca-
ton Week, December 4-12. My par
ents or guardian has visited my
school this week"
Following Education Week" the
principles of the city schools are
asked by DR.. Ward to submit a re-
port Of what their school did dur
ing the week.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
QUIT TOBACCO
So easy to drop Cigarette,
Cigar, or Chewing habit

No-To-Bac has helped thousands
to break the costly. nerve-shattering
tobacco habit. Whenever you have a
longing for a smoke or chew, just
place a harmless No-To-Bac tablet
in your mouth instead. All desire
stops. Shortly the habit is COM
pletely broken. and you are better
off mentally, physically, financially.
It's so easy, so simple. Get a box Of
No-To-Bac and il it doesn't re-
lease you from all craving for to-
bacco in any form, your druggist
will refund your money without
question.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
SEEK INJUNCTION

A bill Of complaint was filed in
United States Court, yesterday af-
ternoon, by Richard s. Rodney, rep
resenting the complainant. Edward
w Peters. of Danville. Pa, against
the Danville Iron and Steel Cor
poration. OF Danville. Pa. a Della
ware corporation; Joseph e. Ken
nedy. OF New York City. and the
Kennedy, Van Saun Manufacturing
and Engineering Corporation. of
Philadelphia, a New York corpora.
ton. asking for "A preliminary in
junction restraining the defendants
from disposing OF any assets until a
hearing shall be had in court as to
alleged irregularities in the conduct
Of the business of the defendants.
Hearing has been set for December
10, at 10 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
DRAGGED BY CAR,
HE ASKS DAMAGES

Trial OF the suit OF George X.
Phillips against the Wilmington.
and Philadelphia Traction Company
was started before Judge Rice and
jury in Superior Court this morn
ing. The plaintiff asks damages
for injuries he claims to have sus-
tanned when, in alighting from a
car at Fourth and Market streets.
the car doors were closed on his
coat, resulting in the car practically
dragging him around the corner.
II is claimed that he is suffering a
permanent injury 70 his spine and
that he will always have to wear a
brace.
w. w. Knowles is attorney for
the plaintiff and Andrew c. Gray
for the defendant.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
MINSTRELSHAVE
POPULAR FAVOR
Neil O'Brien's Comedians
Delight Large Audience
At Playhouse
APPLAUD SKETCHES,
SINGING, DANCING

In a whirl OF dancing and singing
with fun and laughter. Neil O'Brien's
MINISTRIES opened their three days
engagement last night at The Play
hoose. The large and enthusiastic
audience which greeted these clever
black faced artists attested that the
minstrel show has an abiding place
in the hearts OF the American
aepsement-loving public.
The O'Brien minstrels are replete
With exceedingly clever dancing and
singing skits. From the minstrels
OF the bygone days with the old line
OF chairs and the funny end men,
and with the cleverness that goes
with the type OF Negro the company
takes the audience through arr en-
tertainment down to modern times.
The scenery Is exceptionally pleas
ING and attractive.
From the opening part. which Is
entitled "The Mouthpiece OF Mirth
and Melody" 10 the closing stage
investure. which is known as wood
Alcohol" the members Of the com
pany prove mirthful entertainers.
The opening was devoted 10 old
fashioned minstrelsy, with its in
terlocutor vocalists and fun-makinl
end men. Some Of the outstanding
song numbers were Good Daddy
sung by Frank Cracker Quinn
In the Book by Pete Detzel
Don't you Remember the Time b,
Dan Marshall. and jealous OF You
sung by J. Lester Buberlorn- Th'
finale. minstrelsy's version OF tn
sextette from 'I.ucia.- given by tn
entire company was one Of IN
big hits1
Another feature was the sketch
entitled Wood Alcohol. or Whit,
Lightning" which is presented il
four scenes. In this. the entire com.
pany takes part. but the three cen.
trail figures are ''Sugarfoot" Ganney
Pete Detzel and Jack Smoke
Gray. Each brought forth muci
laughter with his funny antics.
Among the many other interest
ing acts is the one entitled 'sTh'
S1eepless Sleeper or the Tipless Por
ter" Smoke" Gray as the portel
was greeted with much applause
Joe Carol and Pete Detzel were wei
received in the skit entitled '.Th'
Sound Cure"
Songs by LILLIAN Bell and Aim,
Arliss. proved a delightful feature
in connection with the minstrel pro
gram. The minstrels win be seei
at the Playhouse this evening, TO
morrow afternoon and evening.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
MErTfoDIsrs ELEcr

The Northside Association for
Methodist Young People held an en-
joyable Thanksgiving party in Nc
Cabe Memorial NJ e. Church on
Tuesday evening. Games were en-
joyed. after which refreshments
were served.
Before the party. a brief business
session was held and the following
officers elected: President, Miss
Dorothy Roberts. McCabe Church;
vice president. Willard Downham.
Eastlake Church; recording secre-
tary. Miss Blanche crippen. Trinity
Church; corresponding secretary,
Miss Katherine Bounds, Kingswood
Church; treasurer, David Folsom,
Eastlake Church.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
STAB BRIDE AT
WEDDING PARTY
Gets Knife Lunge Said to
Have Been Intended for
Groom
HER FATHER FACES
TWO COURT CHARGES

In her attempt 70 save her hus-
band Of but a few hours from being
stabbed by her angered father. Mrs.
Josephine Padavona. 10 years OF age,
is said to have received in the thigh
a blow with a knife said to have been
meant for the husband
The young wife Is now in the
Delaware Hospital and her father,
Samuel DiAmico, is facing charges
OF carrying concealed a deadly
weapon and assault and battery.
Hearing of the charges was post
poned for one week by Judge Hast
ings, in Municipal Court this morn
ing. at the defendants request.
Bail was fixed at $1,000.
The knife was one improvised out
OF a file.
The alleged assault brought to an
end the celebration OF the wedding
at the DiAmico home, 1112 East
Twelfth street, last night.
Despita the paternal objection the
young couple had invited many
friends to join them in celebrating
their marriage. Early in the eve
ming when the guests arrived at the
hi AMIGO home, the father wa
away. Everything went well until
about midnight. when he returned.
Words between the father and his
son-in-law ensued. A minute or two
later the bride, who had pleaded
with her father in her husbands be-
half, saw him draw a knife and rush
for Antonio. She jumped between
the two and the blade pierced her
left thigh. The knife went through
the limb. piercing the side and com
ing out the back.
The father was arrested by Po-
liceman Serson, who responded 10
the screams OF several guests.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
TWO MORE KILLED
IN IRISH BATTLE

LONDON, Dec. Omitted Press)
The most serious outbreak. in Ire
land since the truce. was reported
in dispatch 10 the Evening Star
from Londonderry, whore two po-
liceman are said 10 have been killed
in a Jail battle.
Armed men attacked the Jail at
3 a. m, the report said. Simultan-
eousiy prisoners began a riot and
attempted to escape. The police
rallied 20 the defense OF the prison.
driving Off the attackers and hem
ming the prisoners in their cells.
In the fierce lighting the two po-
licemen were said 10 have been
killed and seven OF the attackers
captured.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
TO AWARD CHURCH
CONTRACT NEXT WEEK

A combined meeting OF the Mary
land Conference Church Extension
Society, the Peninsula Church Ex-
tension Society, the Citizens Com
mittee OF Wilmington and the official
board Of the Peninsula NJ. p. Church
will be held next Monday in the Ho-
tel DUPONT in connection with the
awarding OF the contract for the new
Peninsula NJ. p. Church to be built
at Twentieth and Washington
streets. this city. The Rev. Leonard
d. Smith is pastor OF the church.
This meeting was to have been
been held last Monday. but owing to
the illness Of Mr.. Smiths mother at
Cambridge, Nd, the meeting was
postponed.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
ELOPENfENT THEME
FOR GARRICK SKErCH

Lily Dean Hart, who. with her
partner. is appearing at the Gar
rick Theatre this week, conceived
the idea OF putting the bride and
groom into skit and she wrote
"Eloping" as a vehicle for herself
and Wilfred Derrick. Mr.. Derrick
and Miss Hart are dialogists. singers
and dancers, and in "Eloping" they
romp away in fine style and come
under the wire an easy winner.
Derrick is the son Of Corporation
while Miss Hart Is a daughter OF b
C. Hart, veteran newspaper man
OF that city.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
ARREST TWO sOIDuRS

Two soldiers from the Aberdeen
Proving Grounds. Edmund Donohue.
aged 1s years. and Edwin II. King.
aged 20 years, We're arrested by Pa
trolman Rhodenheiser at Second and
Market streets. this morning. and
are being held at the police station
to await the arrival OF officers from
Aberdeen
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
no APPEAL JAIL SENTENCE

The sentence OF three years i'm
prisonment and fine or $1,000 and
costs imposed on Antonio Merendios
by Judge Hastings, in Municipal
Court on Wednesday. on a charge OF
having in his possession a narcotic
drug. will be appealed before a jury
in Court Of General Sessions.
J. Frank Ball, representing Meren-
dios. gave notice of an appeal in Mu-
nicipal Court this morning. Bail was
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
HE'LL BUY LIGHTS NOW.

Pleading guilty to a charge OF
parking his car without proper
lights. Hugo Beste was fined $40
and costs by Judge Hastings, in
Municipal Court this morning. It
was brought out that Beste had
been warned on several occasions
concerning the parking OF the car
while improperly lighted. but that
he had failed to heed the warnings.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
DEFER pRIVFR,s oAsE-

Hearing in the case Of Meyer
Feltman. charged with driving in a
reckless manner, was continued un-
tn Tomorrow by Judge Hastings. in
Municipal Court this morning. be-
cause OF the absence Of one OF the
States witnesses.
Assistant City Solicitor Green re-
ferred to the matter as a wfnnll
effort to injure.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
CTTY BALANCE

City Treasurer White reported TO
City Council last night that the total
receipts for the month OF November
amounted to s96.OSs.4S. and the dis
bursements s2s5.sOs.sS.
The bank balances for the week
ending last night were as follows:
Current account, S636,36937: spe-
cial account, paving tax, s205S.SO;
bond sale, s4O6.s25.7O; harbor i'm
provement. s36,147.4s: fuel for poor,
$132. Total, s1.0S1, ,6S3.35.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
NFANTs SLAYER UNKNOWN

Captain Benson. OF the Detective
Bureau. stated at noon that he has
so far been unable to learn who is
responsible for the murder OF the
white female child, whose body was
placed in the cesspool OF a vacant
house at Seventh avenue and Brown
street. on Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
NEW BUuDING PERNmTs

Inspector Preston has issued the
following building permits:
Progressive Realty Company. $50
Market street, additions, $10.53s.
Levy Court, extension Of mezza-
nine floor In city end Of Public
Building, $1,000.
James Hopes, sos Lombard
street. additions, s325.
Mary c. Bernett, 913 Washington
street, addition, $500.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
WANTS ALL PROPERTIES
CONNECTED WITH SEWER

In view OF the large number OF
properties in this city still using
cesspools, in close proximity to
dwellings, DR.. c. M. Handy. Presi-
dent Of the Board of Health, said
today he contemplates asking City
Council to pass an ordinance com
peling all such properties to be
connected with sewers within a
specified time, or authorizing the
city to make such connection and
place lien upon the property for
the costs. where II is possible to
make such connection.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
LEROY HARTMAN nEAn.

Funeral services for Leroy Hart
man. who died at the home of his
father. Charles ID. Hartman. $50
North Van Buren, street. last
Wednesday, were held from the late
residence at o'clock this afternoon.
Interment was in Silverbrook ceme-
terry.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
JUDGE IN DOUBT FREES MAN

Stating that he was not entirely
satisfied that the man was guilty Of
the charge, Judge Hastings, in
Municipal Court this morning, dis
missed Samuel Kirschner. Twenty
second and Lamotte streets, on a
charge OF selling intoxicating liquor
The evidence in the case was taken
several days ago. at which time the
court reserved decision until today.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
CoNTINUE TRADE MARK CASE

Hearing in the suit in the United
States District Court for Delaware.
in the case Of the Ward Baking Com
pany, of New York. against the och
Park Baking Company. OF Chicago.
for alleged infringements of trade
mark rights, which had been set for
trial today has been continued un-
til December %.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
SUES FOR s21On.

Trial OF the suit of Edward f.
Conner, trading as the Delaware Ice
and Storage Company, use of Dia-
mond Ice and Coal Company. VS..
Stanley Krajewslxi, involving about
$21OO. was started before Judge
Harrington and a jury in Superior
Court today.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
WILLING IIGHr REARrpe

The Willing Light Bearers Mission,
Band Of the First and Central Pres
byterian Church win meet al 2
o'clock tomorrow afternoon. There
viii be a business meeting. includ-
ing election OF officers. The story
The Man With a Million Bibles
followed by a social hour will b,
given
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
MANY HEAR BERcE sIsrERs

The special services now being
held in Brandywine NJ. f. Church.
conducted by the Berge Sisters,
singing evangelists. continue with
increasing interest from night to
night, with number OF conversions
to date. Large crowds are in at
tendance.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
THEY con MucH GAnrr.

with a large supply Of game. in
Guiding some ducks and geese, John
Govatcs, local business man, return
ed yesterday with his party OF
friends from a cunning trip in the
vicinity Of Rehoboth. The party made
its headquarters at the summer resi-
dence Of Mr.. Govatos at Rehoboth.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
BURY SOLDIER TOMORROW.

The funeral of Fritz Gabriel, a
soldier, who died at Washington on
Wednesday, will take place tomor-
row from the residence of his
mother. Mrs. Anna Rose Gabriel
1909 Marsh Road. Interment will be
made in Riverview Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
GOODMAN MEErINc

The Goodman Athletic Association
viii meet in the basement of tho
Goodman NJ. e. Church tomorrow
afternoon at 3 o'clock. All mem.
bers are requested TO be present a,
business OF importance will be trans.
acted.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
"BfASQUERADER~ BOOKED
FOR THE PLAYHOUSE.

Guy Bates Post and his excellent
company are this season appearing
in 'The Masquerader," one OF the
few really worth while plays OF the
decade. The unusual company will
appear at the Playhouse for two
days engagement, December 16 and
II, with a Saturday matinee. II will
be a return engagement OF Mr.. Post.
to Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
DrssussEs BEGGING CHARGE.

Pleading guilty to a charge Of
begging, Collett Rochester. Negro. 81
years OF age, was dismissed and
turned over to ]. Albert Oliver, pa
role officer OF the Court OF General
Sessions, by Judge Hastings In Mu-
nioipal Court this morning. The
Negro was begging money about the
Eleventh street entrance to the Ho-
telduPont when he was arrested.
Evening journal., 1921-12-02
oHAIN ORUsHEs HIS Foor

Frank Soerth, 4S years, sustained
a crushed left foot when heavy
chain, attached to a hosting en-
Eine. fell on II at the Todd Cut
round house, last night Soerth is
At the Delaware Hospital
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1921-11-13
Bisbee Moose Are
Hosts at Banquet
For Bill Spauld;ng

One hundred and fifty members of
the Bisbee Lodge us, Loyal Order of
Moose, were hosts sast night at a
farewell banquet and smoker given
for w. J. Spaulding, past dictator of
the local lodge, who will leave soon
for Los Angeles.
Spaulding is a charter member of
the Bisbee lodge and, during his resi-
dence here, had been one of its most
active members and officers. Until
the closing down of operations on
Sacramento Hill, Spaulding was mas
ter mechanic in the Sac Hill'' forces.
Spaulding has Nh appointed dis
trict deputy supreme dictator for the
Moose, and will take up his duties
soon in Los Angeles. To him has
been awarded the task of promoting
greater harmony and increasing the
membership Of the Greater Los An
geles lodge.
Fred Bennett acted as toastmaster
during the banquet rendered Spaufd-
ing last night. Music was furnished
by Maston's orchestra.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1921-11-13
Continued from last Sunday
How and Why
Defective Eyes
Cause Poor Health
BY DR.. r. GLAZE

To make a thoroughly sci
entific examination of the
eyes, one must be well vers-
ed in every branch of optical
knowledge, m u S t under
stand the laws of refraction,
t h e anatomical structure
and physiological functions
Of the. eyes, their defects,
their relation to human ills,
the analysis of the cause of
imperfection and the rem
edy for its relief; must pos
sess much skill and practical
experience with common
sense to guide him in the ap-
plication Of this knowledge.
Continued next Sunday
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1921-11-13

.''t,r>'rTNlIr.l' FROM FACE ONE,
ence yesterday. They are Vice Adj
miral Mark Kerr, retired; Viscount
Sydenham, Commander Joseph Ken
worthy, Independent Liberal member
of parliament for Hull, and John Rob-
ert Clynes, former food controller and
labor member of parliament.
Clynes is quoted as saying:
The proposals are good, but limita-
tions on such basis would be purely
arithmetical; they do not rise to the
height of the spirit which should dom
mate the conference"
The Express halls armistice week
as "a week or moral wonders and
says:
THE dawn was breaking on the
long night of Ireland as the soul oil
the British empire bowed itself in
prayer for the peace of the world
Saturday crowned week of miracles
with the supreme miracle of Wash
ington. Never in the history of man
kind has the world been nearer Its
dream of brotherhood. Surely, there
is something not ourselves shaping
the world soul, and leading it to the
light"
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1921-11-13
HER FOLKS

moherinaw
" opinion of Judge L. B. Day
He knows his subject
Handles many as a
gathering personal eli
ssterin- law them in the street
unjusty condemned in the past says tue
mother usually has the best interests OF her
sacrifice
She with the eyes of wis
dom
hand rabd partisan She develops
and out for vengeance
annsh than the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
time again during childhood nave
offensive
lin ahoots as many
husban can
In family row. usually nothing lose But the weS
mother always hash daught happiness stake
minds occupied
business and are in home diff
ties.ofwi husband
person has such difficulties
looka things with different
together families live the house
same ueighIo'
Egyptian Pharaohs invented the
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1921-11-13
RELIEF ASSOCIATION Is
MERGED WITH WARREN
DISTRICT ED eros S

Merging Of the Warren District Re
lief Association with the Warren Dis
trict Chapter of the American Red
Cross was announced yesterday.
In the future, according to local
Red Cross officials, $3.50 of every
SO subscribed by local residents to
the Red Cross will be spent in car
ing for the needy in the Warren Dis
trict. The relief association had al
ready been advanced $500 by the
Red Cross with which to carry on its
work here.
Miss Esther Cummings, for years
secretary of the relief association,
will continue to carry on this work
as chairman of the new Red Cross
relief committee, it is understood.
Miss Cummings last night announc-
ed that Old clothing was needed and
that she would gladly call and get
any discarded article of clothing that
local residents are willing to donate
to the Red Cross. The clothing Will
be remodelled by local school chill
dren.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1921-11-13
{ D n GRESS

..UNII.siIED F'HUM rAGL. 'J-,..,
of Secretary Hughes proposals made
one feel we were at last face to face
with a new and suspicious and far
reaching movement in the progress
OF civilization
Representative Mondell, Republican
house leader, said:
"The American plan goes further
than even the most optimistic could
have expected as the first suggestion.
IT sets to rest all doubt as to our pur-
pose and is so fair and reasonable
that the nations most affected cannot
fail to realize it's logic and its fair
ness. Without delay and without
equivocation, the president and the
American delegates have presented a
Plan, which, it adopted, ends all dan
gers oil competitive naval armament
for this generation"
Representative Garrett of Tennes-
see, Democratic house leader:
1T scratched the surface. No doubt
the conference will try to dig still
deeper to reach the end all people
hope for"
senator Simmons, Democrat, North
Carolina, said he was heartily in ia
The plan is a mastery one," said
Senator Smoot, Republican, Utah.
Its conception and presentation re-
fleet honor on the nation. l am sure
it will bring about success of the con-
ference"
Senator McCumber, Republican
North Dakota, said the American plan
was splendid"
"A Splendid Beginning"
1T is a splendid beginning" said
Senator Fletcher, Democrat, Florida.
Senator Pomerene, Democrat, Ohio
author of a pending resolution to sus
pend naval construction during the
conference, said Hughes proposals
were "a very good suggestion"
Representative Kelly, of Michigan
chairman of the subcommittee, on ma
!. yah appropriations Of the house:
= s''Atter we once get squared away
it should result in saving of $3.50,
100000 a year. The plan probably
navy of from 10000 to 100000, instead
o. 10000 men,"
! Chairman Madden, of the house ap
preparations committee:
I THE details, clear cut, concise, pc:
tive, unequivocal proposition outlin
ing the naval armament was an indi
cation that that is the policy intend
ed to be pursued by America, and viii
be approved by the unanimous voice
OF the American people"
Chairman Anthony of the house sui
committee on military appropria
tions:
THAT is the sensible program TO
the great nations to adopt"
Chairman Porter, of the house for
eign affairs COMMITTEES:
Il regard the addresses of Pres
dent Harding and Secretary Hughe
as the greatest step taken in the in
terest of humanity"
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1921-11-13
HERMAN BEATS MOORE

NEW YORK. Nov. II. - Pete Her
man. New Orleans. former worlds
bantamweight champion, received the
Judges decision over Roy Moore of
St Paul in 15-round bout tonight
1t was Herman's first appearance in
the ring since he lost his title to
Johnny Buff last September. Herman
held "A safe lead i'm every round bat
the eighth, in which Moore had q
shade, and in the ninth, which was
even,