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Evening journal., 1921-04-09
DELAWARE HAS
fine old Homes
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"the exquisite countryside which lies
in the ancient heart OF TIsle do
France"-to the advantage OF Del
aware-Mr. Boston says that Ito see
(the spelling is his) is 10
have new understanding Of the
American Revolution. Visitors to
New England are apt 10 think the
matter a contest Of emhattled farm
ers-Newcastle remains TO tell them
of the comfortable American burgh-
ers who wouldn't be dictated 20.
egad"" Later. Mr.. Boston furth-
or rhapsodizes:
Newcastle is town Of many
Jewels yet 10 seemed TO us that
Amstel House crowned them all
sfsa 10 stands today as IL stood
when George the Third was on the
throne. as il stood when Washing
ton came there TO attend the we'd
ding Of the Honorable Kensey Johns
to Anna Van Dyke"
From Newcastle the architectural
pilgrims motor on 20 Odessa. whose
entertaining history is stressed after
which the William Corbit House.
built in 1872. is lauded for its rich
interior as we'll as superb exterior;
as also is the Wilson House next
door. From Odessa the travellers
reach Dover Green. with its Ridgely
House whose history is described
"as a kind OF social history of the
State Of Delaware" Having dis
coursod upon the eventful life Of the
mansion. the writer adds this tri-
butte:
such was the travellers glimpse
Of the most genuine Georgian in
America"
Next to the Maryland line! Lights
out!
DE Eastern shore, de Eastern
Shore.
"Dcre's Terrapin and Seraphim
round the Eastern Shore"
Mr.. Beston's article is splendidly
illustrated with photographs of the
houses he particularly mentioned
including some interior views, made
by II. +. Boidlemen.
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sorely needed and Il is evident that
material recessions have been made
in the cost of constitution, hut
the cost Of materials has not come
20 a stabilized level. says the jour
nal
Labor wage for the most part have
not come down IN the skilled build
ing trades but great pressure is be-
ing used at the present time for cuts.
Chicago is always watched as a wage
center and I'm that city the build
ing employers are standing out firm
for slicing of 25 cents from the
1925 schedule This effort Is be-
ing resisted by the crafts and the
outcome as long as it remains in
doubt is going 90 be a deterrent i'm
nuonce 90 the awarding of contracts.
Efforts are being made 90 bring
about this cut in Wilmington and
the carpenters are the only ones to
concede thus far The painters are
fighting against the decrease in
wages and the hricklayers have al
ready voted not 10 accept the cut
Builders hold that the labor wage
must Doe reduced 20 get new con-
tracts.
Evening journal., 1921-04-09
Takes LdureLS From
BrotO Of Betsy Ross

PHILADELPHIA-(United Press)
DO you doubt the story In our school
history books which taught us that
Betsy Ross designed the American
Flag IN 1852 Louis Barecroft
Runk. an attorney and major OF
ordinance IN the reserve corps. de-
clares that the story IS fake.
Runk. in a book ne has just pub
nshed. entitled THE Birth of our
Flag and Flag Etiquette" says Betsy
Ross story rests solely on her own
testimony. which is absolutely un-
corroborated. and the best historians
today consider it without historical
basis"
1T is earnestly claimed by the de-
scendants of Betsy Ross that on or
about June ]. 1875. she was waited
upon at her house. 239 Arch street
Philadelphia, hy General Washing
ton and an alleged committee OF the
Continental Congress; that they ask
cd her 90 make a flag and that she
promised 20 try; that they showed
her a drawing whose proportions she
criticised and that General Wash
Evening journal., 1921-04-09
SKIRTS
SAVE women
FROM BUMPS
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trail on the car platform as pas
senger was alighting. and the pas
senger following would step on ii.
When the wearer attempted TO take
another step. she often was sent
sprawling.
Again. the short skirt is great
advantage to a woman carrying a
baby In her arms or a market bas-
ket. She no longer has to hold up
Ter skirt to keep from tripping
One hand IS free ograsp the co.
trance rail. and lift herself up the
steps without difficulty.
Speaking OF steps. I might point
out that Wilmington is fortunate now
in having many cars with very low
steps-some OF them only about six
inches from the ground TO platform.
This is a decided advantage in many
Ways
There is suu another factor
which tends TO lower the accident
rate here. We have two well-or-
ganized Safety and Service Clubs
among the employees, one I'm VIII
mington and one in Chester. Both
are active and their members take
much interest IN studying proper
handling Of cars and traffic.
1.-THE classes in safety in the pub
lic schools also have done much
good It's a great thing to teach
the children early how TO get on
and off a car properly. how TO
avoid being struck down by passing
behind a standing car. possibly di-
rectly in front OF another approach
irg in the opposite direction on the
other track"
How does the ratio OF trolley ac-
cidents in this city compare with
that in other cities?" Mr.. Reilly was
asked
Measured by the thousand car
miles. ours is elightly lower, he re-
piled. Figures which 1 have show
that there are fewer casualties here
An attempt was made 20 get Mr.
Reilly. who is a big. genial type OF
man. TO say whether pretty. pretty
misses and matrons alighting and
boarding trolley cars clad in the
aforementioned short skirts. serve tC
keep men from boarding in a rush
But Mr.. Reilly was wary. His way
T Of viewing the short skirt was in it'
cold relation TO safety. and nC
amount OF intriguing could induce
him to speak Of it otherwise.
short skirts spell greater safety
/ that's ALL" he said.
do you think they are inclined q
improve feminine understanding o
was the parting query.
you can figure that out for your
self" was his laconic reply.
Evening journal., 1921-04-09
.SCHULTZCASES
ARE POSTPONED
This Action Taken to Dis
pose of Manslaughter
Charge First
OTHER ACTIONS
SET FOR JUNE I

Hearing in the case OF Frank
Schultz. charged with driving an au-
tomobne while intoxicated and
speeding. was postponed by Judge
Hastings in Municipal Court this
morning. until the charge OF man
slaughter against him is heard IN
Court OF oyer and Tormlner. The
date OF tho hearing Of the two lesser
charges was set for June 1.
schultz is now under $1,000 bail
for court on a charge OF man
slaughter in connection with the
running down and fatally iniuring
of William Mulshenock at Fourth
and Tatnail streets about two
weeks ago by an automobile driven
boy the defendant
Philip l. Garrett. counsel FOR
Schultz. contended that no action
should be taken by the lower court
ON the charges OF operating an au-
tomohne while intoxicated and
speeding until after the trial OF the
manslaughtcr case claiming that
conviction on either ~ these charges
in the lower court would he TO the
prejudice OF his client az the man
slaughter trial
Assistant City Solicitor Davis said
this morning that ne felt that the
charge Of driving an automobile
while intoxicated was not Included
ln the manslaughter charge. but he
added ne would prefer the cont.fir-
ance OF the cases until after the
manslauEhter trial.
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now" explained Flippety-Fl "Gve
got TO paste posters AN over tho
sides Of these iccbergs and as I
couldn't do it an myself. I brought
these helpers along
"postcrsi" cried Mrs. Seal. Are
they pretty? Can you wear them 90
Just wait until you see." said
Flippety- i'm a sidelong look at
Mr.. Seal. They're posters OF a cir
Gus called. The Greatest Show on
Earth"
what" cried Mr.. Seal jumping
about a yard.
But Flippoty-Flap didn't answer.
Tie was busy taking buckets OF
paste. long-handlod brushes and rolls
Of paper from his shoes.
Here you are. kiddies," ne cried.
handing out things to each OF the
children. Paste the ring perform
ances on that wall. and the side
shows on that one. and the animal
pictures over there. I'm be with you
in minute"
CTo BE Continucd.)
Copyright 1921. y. +. A.
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are consequently saying il is better
to fight than await the detailed as
saults and detailed defeats OF small
enemy offensives.
THE triple alliance strikes IL will
not be necessary for the other work
ers TO go out. as the stoppage Of es-
sential industries will mean complete
paralysis for Britain.
There is no reason 20 fear a de-
liberate communist uprising. The
committees formed TO handle the
strike are keeping the men under
discipline. ] returned yesterday from
Scotland. where the miners are the
'reddest In their manner. Any talk
that they are planning 10 form so-
viets is nonsense. They know and
detest the present system and are
determined TO change it,
IF trouble comes. 10 will be
through some impulsive. fiery young
ster not caring for communism. but
rising against the capitalist system
and stirring up the others boy oratory
until they also become impulsive.
The miners hate the employers
now as never before. They distrust
the Government. believing it is
incapable OF being impartial They
are determined that if they fight at
an they will fight hard.
There may be some head-hreak-
ing. but 20 won't be the result of
planned. deliberate Bolshevism -
only the blind. impulsive fight for
life"
Evening journal., 1921-04-09
YOUR DOLLAR is WORTH
63.2 PER CENT. THESE DAYS

financial physicians OF the depart
ment are taking the dollars tenn
perature and respiration monthly
and charting each degree Of conva-
lescence. Since the dollar began to
improve in June, 10 has taken on a
total of 17.6 cents OF weight
The significance OF this is that IL
amounts to a salary or income in
crease for every person in the United
States. It's as If the boss called in
every worker and salaried man and
woman and said:
Here. I'll increase your pay 81
per cent"
It's the biggest raise" ever re-
corded for ministers, government
clerks. college professors and other
groups who complained during the
war that only mechanics. plumbers
and shipbuilders could really afford
TO stay alive.
Evening journal., 1921-04-09

WASHINGTON. April Omitted
Perss) - Approximately 100000
school teachers. widows. stenograph-
ers and a large number OF male
white collar workers now are feel
ing the benefit OF the fattening Of
the dollar which began TO take on
added value in June.
The dollar now is worth 63.2 cents
in comparison with the purchasing
power OF the 1913 greenback. ac-
cording To- reports Of the Depart
ment Of Labor. In June the dollar
was worth but 45.6 cents.
Experts OF the labor department
who began 10 sit up with the dollar
when it began TO take on ailments
and lose weight in 1914. believe the
patient must continue TO improve
for many months yet before the bot
tom Of falling prices is reached. The
Evening journal., 1921-04-09
MARKET Higher
ATTODAYSCLOSE

NEW YORK, April . Omitted
Press THE stock market closed
generally higher today. largely as the
result OF short covering.
Shorts continued to cover right up
to the final transactions. Crucibie.
which had been loaning at a pre-
MUM most OF the week, was run up
TO SO y. again off y. American Su-
gar. which also had been command
Ing a premium developed weakness,
however. and reacted to S9iA.
Studebaker wos run up 1# from
Us low OF the week. at 76M. The
rails were rather heavy and did not
rally as we'll as the industrials.
Among the closing prices were:
u. S. Steel 81. up a; Baldwin
S7N, up / Atlantic Gulf SO. up 4
Pennsylvania 33. on a Studebaker
76h. up q: International Harves-
ter S5M. up rs; Crucible s5is. up
n Mexican Petroleum 139 y. up 2.
Northern Pacific IAN. OF \; u. S.
Rubber 72h. up @ Asphalt COX.
up p.
Opening quotations included:
General Motors 1879. up u; Corn
Products 70, of q Anaconda SO =
up Il; II. $. Rubber TX, off q;
Pennsylvania 33. of h; Midvals
20 Is. of u Northern Pacific 75. up
Il; Southern Pacific 73ia. unchang-
ed; Union Pacific 116 y. unchanged,
Baldwin S6h. up y; Studebakei
75ia, on "a.
Evening journal., 1921-04-09

With AMERICA
JAPS' DESIRE
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party will leave next month and it is
planned that while in the United
States the members will make
speeches throughout the country
and also come to Washington TO call
on President Harding and other
leaders Of this government
Other and more important moves
are expected to be made before the
departure Of this mission. There
may be some significant pronounce
ment on the subject Of American
japanese relations
There are probably no two coun-
tries IN which 'jingoism" is more
prevalent than in the United States
and Japan. it is believed in respon-
sihlo quarters here Race antagon-
ism also is said TO have been famed
during the past several months by
the following conditions:
!. Japans protest against the
anti-alion land laws OF California.
.. Americas protest against the
inclusion of the Island Of Yap under
a Japanese mandate.
Evening journal., 1921-04-09
BOY SLAYER GIVES
MICH. NEW PROBLEM

PONTIAC. Mich.-Warren Ban
field. 11-year-old boy who shot and
killed his little brother. Claire. will
probably not 20 10 prison; also ne
may never 20 home-at least as a
boy.
Warren has been In the State psy-
chophatic hospital az Ann Arbor for
investigation of his mental condition.
He has been pronounced sound mem
tally and physically.
There seems 90 be no Michigan
law TO touch his case.
The boys mother is undecided
about having him come home. for
she fears some new outbreak.
So It is likely that new home
will be found for the boy.
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ington himself altered the drawing
according TO her suggestion" says
the book.
Betsy was a lady Of lively imag-
nations and short memory as Is
shown by her ability to wed three
times in ten years.
Her story rests solely on her own
testimony which is entirely uncor-
roborated and the best historians to-
day consider il without any histori-
cal basis"
The book declares that Washing
ton visited Philadelphia in 1916 for
only two weeks and he nor the alleg-
ed Congressional committee or its
records ever mentioned such a visit
Co Betsy Ross. Runk. In his book
sites several other incidents In his
tory which he says substantiate his
claim.
1T is rogrettable IL I overthrow
any childhood traditions or local
pride that any may have about Betsy
Ross. but my duty is 20 give the inn
partial verdict OF American histor-
ians." the author says.
Evening journal., 1921-04-09
NV RUBBING PERMITS

Inspector Preston has issued the
following building permits:
Joseph Greenstein. northwest cor
ner Eleventh and Adams streets. ad-
dition. s4O0; Harry Applegate.
builder.
Eva Daily. 1904 Maryland avenue.
addition. $50.
Frank Ciconte. 527 West Second
street. addition. S45O; Nicholas Va
vala. builder.
Miss J. C.. Davis northeast corner
Twelfth and Washington streets. ad-
dition. $500; j. r. stevens. builder.
Evening journal., 1921-04-09
Is 1T oUINCY2

The name Quincy has several
forms among them De Qunciato. De
Qyinci. ounce and De Quency. The
claim is made that the first of the
name in England were followers Of
william the conqueror, while others
have 30 that they did not arrive in
England until the time OF Henry H..
Their original home was apparently
Normandy or some other section OF
France. Those who hold that they
came al the time OF Henry II say
that the founder OF the race was
Safer de Quincy whose son was Gre
ated Earl Of Winchester by King
John.
IL was Edmund quincy who
founded in this country the family
Of Quincy, and President John
Evening journal., 1921-04-09
DECRENsE IN sTEEI TONNAGE

NEW YORK. April Omitted
Press)-The United States Steel
Corporation today announced a de-
crease OF 649.1O2 tons in It's untitled
steel tonnage for March.
The unified tonnage on March 81.
tatalod 6.2Sf.765 compared with g.
933.S67 on February 2si 7573164
on January 81 and 9.9e2.O75 on
March 81. 1920.
Evening journal., 1921-04-09
wELDTN FINED FOR SPEEDING

ploading guIlty % a charee Of
speeding. Thomas Weldin was fined
$40 and costs by Judge Hastings In
Municipal Court this morning. Wei
din was driving az a rate Of SO
miles an hour in Market street. be-
tween Twenty-hfth and Thirtieth
streets. when he was arrested by
Motorcycle officer Cook.
Evening journal., 1921-04-09
YOUR LAST NAME
BY MARY MARSHALL DUFFEE
-ght 1920. by Tho McClure Newsnanor synd-cate.

quincy Adams was one Of his de-
scendents who bore the name Of
Quincy ln addition OF his own. Ed
mund was born in Wigsthorpe in
Northamptonshire. England. in 1902.
He came 90 the new world and find
ing that it was TO his liking. re-
turned 90 England TO get his wife
and child. returning In 1893.
Edmund had a son Edmund who
took a prominent part In local gov
ernmont and his grandson. John
Quincy was governor OF Massachu-
sctts. His great grandson was John
O. Adams named for the governor
From the earliest times the
Quincys have ben distinguished as
lawyers. and 10 this day the name Is
a prominent one in the profession.
Copyright. 1921, by The Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.
Evening journal., 1921-04-09
BUILDING TOOK
JUMP IN FEB.
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90 IS per cent is noticed. In 1920
siNty-three permits were issued. FOR
a valuation OF s4OO.727. while in
1927 only 54 permits were issued for
but S47.4O1. n falling Off OF s353.626.
The publication I'm speaking Of
general conditions. goes on to state
that underlying conditions must be
thought of when representations
enc made as TO the possible conunu-
ance OF favorable symptoms OF in
creasing activity. The activity is
Evening journal., 1921-04-09
"JELLY-REANsr MUST GO
BY Newspaper Syndicate.

BY Newspaper Syndicate.
MONTGOMERY. Ala.-Chief w.
H. Taylor has issued a warning that
"iolly- beans" won't be tolerated.
Never heard OF them? They're
young fellows who stand on the
street corners. ogling girls and max
ing remarks about them. The name?
From the jelly-bean ties and the
jelly-bean hats they wear and the
5elly-bean candy they MUNICH as they
loaf
Evening journal., 1921-04-09
NO REDUCTION
IN FOOD PRICES
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some Of the truckers they had never
before heard of such being sold in
the street markets.
Poultry remained high. few chick
ems being seen at lower price than
81.
Tho flower markets were well
stocked. and pansies ranged in price
from 60 cents to 81 a dozen. Sweet
peas retailed at 25 cents a bunch
and violets at / s cents.
Evening journal., 1921-04-09
NEW nETEcTIVE on JOE

George Z. Baldwin, recently ap-
pointed State detective for New Cas-
tie county by Governor Denney, was
sworn I'm by MAGISTRATE Barnet
Gluckman this morning.
Evening journal., 1921-04-09
An IDEA. TTs RrsTIT.

CHICAGO.-Mrs. Bertram shap-
leigh. short story writer. believed
that II she lived In New York and
her husband. a composer. lived in
Chicago. their marital happiness
would be greater. Judge Sabbath
his just granted shapleigh a divorce.
Evening journal., 1921-04-09
CHICAGO GRAIN

CHICAGO, April o Omitted Press)
Opening grain:
Wheat. May 134h; July 111N
G112h.
Corn. May 59S Q6O1k; July cas-:
Sept. 66A.
oats. May 37is; July ssA az.
Sept 397s GA.
Evening journal., 1921-04-09

This coming season will favor the
renting and sale Of farms. the sell
ing Of farm prodlce and the placing
of farm assistants through the Want
Ads
Evening journal., 1921-04-09
NEW YORK cnIroN.

NEW YORK. April CUnitet
Press.)-The cotton market opened
steady today. May opened at 1L56.
of 6; July 12.12. of 3; Octobes
1910, OF .; December 1896, of 6.
Evening journal., 1921-04-09
LOCALSECURTTIES

Laird and Company. DUPONT
Building. furnish the following quo
tations Of local securities
Bid. Asked.
dupont Debenture 74h 761a
DUPONT Warrants .... az az
dupont Common, new 1876 145
DUPONT Common. old
DUPONT Chemical Pfd SIX 9H
Hercules Common LBS 14b
Hercules Pfd. ...-.. 90 80
Atlas Pfd. -. 75h 771h
Atlas Common .12S 133
Atlas Warrants .. 6h
'Ex-dividend.
Evening journal., 1921-04-09
CITY BANK CLEARINcS

CITY BANK CLEARINGS.
Clearings Of the local banks for
the week ending today as announced
by the National Bank OF Delaware.
the clearing house, were S2,313,-
S96.34 as compared with s4,022.95s.- =
50 for the corresponding week oK
last year.
Evening journal., 1921-04-09
MAXWELL NEARS LAST
REORGANIZATION STEP

DETROIT. April s.-The reor-
ganization OF the Maxwell Motoe
Company, Inc, yesterday entered
upon the final stages leading toward
successful completion. This is the
meaning Of the institution Of a tenn
porary and friendly receivership in
the United States District Court Ths
primary purpose Of the receivership.
which was agreed to by an the in
terests concerned. is TO establish title
to the properties under the reorgan.
ization- The court appointed as re-
ceiver W. Ledyard Mitchell, presi-
dent OF the company, who with AT.
thur r. Barker. general sales man.
ager. has been In active direction 81
the Maxwell business during the
period OF the reorganization.
Members OF the committe said that
this appointment is evidence OF ths
continuance Of the policies which
have had so much to do with the
recent upbuilding Of the properties
They said further that the receiver
ship clears the way for carrying out
the larger plans which had alreadv
been put into operation on a limited
basis. Strengthening and expansion
OF the factory and dealer organiza-
ions viii proceed along the lines
recently followed.
The sale OF the properties in ac-
cordance with the order Of the court
will. no doubt, be advertised almost
at once. which will clear the road
for the discharge Of the receiver and
the contamination Of the reorgani-
zation plan. thus rendering availabis
the new S15,0O0.00O of cash which
has been held ready for months for
the use Of the company.
Robert II. Richards, who repre-
sents Charles j. True, OF Illinois. in
an application for a receivership for
the Maxwell Company. and to re-
strain the merger OF the Maxwell and
| Chalmers companies. now pending
in Unite dStates Court in this city.
today said the case referred to in
the Detroit story above has no ef-
feet on the True case pending in the
court in this city.
CITY BANK CLEARINGS.
Clearings OF the local banks for
the week ending today as announced
by the National Bank Of Delaware
tho n1aarfno~ hoofco rr-o-o 20 aro
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-10-17
WORKS BOARD LETS
CITY COAL CONTRACT
T0L0CAL COMP ANY

Acting on the recommendation OF
]. P. Dillon, manager of the municipal
light plant, the board of works in its
regular business session Monday
morning let a coal contract to the
Price Coal company of Richmond to
supply the plant until April 1, 1922, the
coal to be paid for as used.
Fear of general railroad ard trans
portation tieup as result of the
threatened strike of rail workers, was
a factor which Influenced the board in
its action, which was taken as an
emergency measure. For some time
past, the board had been considering
bids from local coal companies, and
sample cars of coal had been sub
mitted from some of these bidders.
This coal was to have been tested and
the result would have been made
known at some later time. In view
of the labor situation. however, the
board did not feel justified in further
delay.
In his recommendation to the board
Mr.. Dillon said that a stock of 5000
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