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Evening journal., 1921-10-17
BRUTALITY At
BOYS SCHOOL
Officer Held on Murder
Charge Following Death
of Youngster
SAY LAD TOOK
TWELVE LASHES

GATEsVILLE, Tex-Fonowing
the death OF Dell Thames. Is. at the
Texas Training School for Boys. for
whose death Captain II. C. Twyman,
80. is being held on the charge OF
murder. the State Board Of Control
is conducting a searching investiga-
tion OF the institution.
Young Thames had been at the
school but two days, It is charged,
when the ordeal began which re-
suited in his death.
This, according to testimony OF
witnesses, consisted Of repeated
whippings with a three-inch strap,
pulling toes" denial of meals.
standing at rigid attention for a half
hour. blows with the fist and lastly
choking.
The Thames boy, according TO wit
nesses. was compelled to strip his
back and hips and then lie upon his
stomach on the ground for a LASH
ing. superintendent c. r. King and
other officials at the institution say
that this system OF Furnishing is
common and has no injurious effect.
Joe Thomas. an inmate of the
home. testified he was lashed on 12
different occasions, seven times by
Twyman.
By pulling toes" it was brought
out, a boy is forced to stand stiff
legged, reach down. grasp his toes
and hold this position until his SUI
perior orders him to stand up.
Thomas said Thames stood in this
position for 35 minutes and after
which he was forced to drill.
Pulling toes also is an ordinary
penalty at the school, officials said
but they deny that It is brutal.
There are $50 boys at the institu-
ton. which has been held up as a
model school. Boys there average
to Is years old. The institution is
crowded.
The boys are not sent to the school
for punishment but for training, and
not all sent there have been bad
boys. Many are orphans.
Captain Twyman had been a COM
mandant at the school for is months
and holds a commission in the
United States Reserve Corps. For a
time he was employed at the Boys
Industrial School at Lancaster, o.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
URGES STUDENTS TO
HONOR ALMA MATER

The Misses Dorothy Booker and
Minnie Fineman, members of the
senior class Of the Wilmington High
School, delivered oations at the
weekly assembly OF the students held
this morning in the school auditor
ium. Miss Booker had as her sub
iect. John Keats, English poet.
Miss Fineman discussed in a
pleasing manner Russian Liter
ature."
The morning program was inter-
spersed with songs by the school
under the direction OF Miss Ruth E.
Storms. musical director A selec-
ton by the orchestra was enjoyed.
Principal Charles Coke paid high
tribute to the football team. follow
ing its victory over Camden, n. ],
High, on Saturday. He also praised
the conduct Of the 200 students who
accompanied the team on the trip
Mr.. Coke asked the cooperation. es-
pecially Of the boys in the senior and
junior classes in all phases OF de-
pertinent.
Announcement was made Of the
practice hockey teams Of the girls
TO be held this afternoon at Eight
eenth and Van Buren streets.
J. Harry Ashton. head OF the
physical training department and
coach OF the football team. compli-
mented the team on its victory over
Camden.
The morning program ended with
the salute to the Flag and the sing.
ing OF The Star Spangled Banner
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
SUSPEND SENTENCE
IN ESKERIDGE CASE

Sentence was suspended on Thorn
as Eskeridge, Negro, charged with
assault and battery on Thomas Col
Inns, white man. by Deputy Judge
Lynn in Municipal Court this morn
ing.
Collins and two companions testi-
ned that Eskeridge and another
Negro and a Negress we're standing
together in Front street, near West,
obstructing their passage on the side
walk. Saturday night When Col
Inns remarked that he would 'like
to get past" Eskeridge showed him
into the street, according to the evil
dence, demanding to know. ssWho
do you think you are, the Ku Klux
Khan %
Eskeridge denied that he was the
man who showed Collins, telling the
court that it was the other Negro
who resisted the passing of the whit,
men
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
NEW BUILDING PERMITS.

Inspector Preston has issued the
following permits:
Estate OF Ellen Walls 704 Orange
street. heating system. s325.
S. F. Usilton. SIC Madison street,
alterations, $3.50.
Jacob Proteysl. 3s2 East Eighth
street. addition, 500.
Jozef Lenczewoski. sos Maryland
avenue, addition. $3.50.
Jane Short. 107 West Thirtieth
street, addition. $50.
Harold f. F. Vanguard. 1904 Mon
roe street. garage. $500.
James McElwee. 51S shipley
street. addition, $500.
B. F. Healy, logan and Nancy
streets alterations. $4,000.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
BISHOP AT CHURCH
HOUSE DEDICATION

Arrangements are being completed
for the dedication of the new Silver
brook NJ. e. Sunday school building
on next Sunday. The building is
modern in every particular and with
facilities for carrying on church
work In the most modern manner.
. Speakers OF the day will be the
Rev. John II. Wiley, S. T. d., OF
Clairmont, n. j., a former member
Of the Wilmington Methodist Con-
ference, and Bishop William f. Nc
Dowell. A special musical program
will be given.
Doctor Wiley will preach at 1880
o'clock, and Bishop Mcdowell at the
evening services. The services OF the
laymen will be held in the new
building at 2.3O o'clock, when a Sun
day school and platform meeting
will be carried out
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
Thieves ROB
TIRE co. SHOP
Also Take Box of Shoes
From P. R. R. Freight
Car
ENTER STORE ON
DUMB-WAITER

Thieves entered the store OF the
Moore Rubber Company 222
West Ninth street, Saturday night.
and ransacked the place. but just
how much was taken has not yet
been ascertained Entrance was af-
fected by use of a dumb waiter, the
thieves first going down into the cell
lar and then entering the store
through a cellar door. which had
been left open. The police are in
vestigating the case.
Thieves are reported to have
broken open a box car standing in
the Pennsylvania Railroad yards. al
Third street, some time Saturday
night or yesterday morning, and Sc
cured a case containing a quantity
Of shoes. The local police and rail-
road detectives are working on the
case.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
BURY NEGRO HERO THURSDAY

The funeral OF Corporal Lewis A.
r. Taylor, who died Of wounds re-
ceived in battle near Brau France,
on May 81, 1918, will take place on
Thursday afternoon from the home
OF his widow. us Walnut street.
The funeral will be in charge OF
Norman ID. Scott Post, No. s. Amer
ican Legion. Corporal Taylor was
attached to the s69th Infantry,
known as the 'Hell Fighters"
Corporal Taylor was a member OF
Star OF the East Lodge. r. and A.
Masons; Wilmington Lodge G. u. o.
F.; Wilmington Patriots and other
organizations. Interment will be
made IN Mount Olive Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
MISS GARRETT Is
APPOINTED RECEIVER

on petition Of Helen f. Davis, a
stockholder. Helen S. Garrett. Of
this city has been appointed receiver
for the Business and Professional
Women's Tea Room, Inc, by Chan
cellor Wolcott. She is the first wom-
an TO be appointed a receiver in this
state. Gertrude c. Pyle and Nathan
Miller were appointed appraisers.
The petitioners allegations that
the tea room is insolvent. has La
bilities largely in excess of its quick
assets, is being conducted at a loss
and is unable to pay its debts was
admitted by Helen 5. Garrett pres
ident. in her answer to the petition
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
ARRESTS TO TEST
MARKET STAND LAW

Warrants for the arrest Of Mrs.
Catherine NJ. Celia proprietor OF
the fruit store at the northwest cor
ner Fourth and King streets. and
James f. Johnson and William T..
Johnson. operating as Johnson
Brothers with stores at the south
west corner Of Seventh and King
streets and sos King street, were
sworn out before Clerk of the Court
Coleman this afternoon by Street
Commissioners Frank w. Pierson.
The defendants are charged with
the violation of the street ordinance
which prohibits the operating OF
stands beyond the building line. The
merchants mentioned are among
those who have refused TO remove
the stands.
To bring the matter to a head war
rants were sworn out for Mrs. Celia
and johnson Brothers so that test
case could be made.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
ADMISSION FEE TO
CAMP Is NEW PLAN

Ae a meeting Of the Trustees Of
Brandywine Summit Campmeeting
at the home Of Levi Bender, a mem
Der of the board, in West Chester,
on Saturday afternoon, ways and
means for financing next years camp
were discussed. While the members
would not announce just what the
plans are until they place them be-
fore the Camp Association. IL was
reported that an admission charge to
the grounds Is recommended for next
season
Prior to the business meeting the
members OF the board and their
wives we're entertained at dinner by
Mr.. Bender. The party made the
trip TO West Chester by motor.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
DAUGHTER ACCUSED BY
MOTHER, DISMISSED

Mrs. Ida Alsentzer was dismissed
by Deputy Judge Lynn. in NUM-
cipal Court this morning. on a
charge OF assault and battery on her
mother. The mother and another
daughter, Mrs. Della Long, testified
that Mrs. Alsentzer threw the mother
to the sidewalk in West street. be-
tween Eleventh and Twelfth, last
Tuesday night, without any provo
cation a tall, but Mrs. Alsentzer de-
MED the charge and produced a wit
ness. a stranger to all involved in
the case, who testified that the de-
fendant's mother fell and was not
thrown down.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
FEAR REVOLT =
in PORTUGAL
Republicans Are Prepared
to Prevent Return of Ex-,
King Manuel ,
PEOPLE OF NATION
HAVE THREE HATE.
BY MILTON BRoNNER.

LIsBoN.-The Portuguese gov
eminent is obviously nervous abou
the possibilities of a revolution.
Everywhere you go in Lisbol
there seem to be barracks in whic'
soldiers swarm. There must b
thousands of them.
One thing that worries the Repub
licans is that in the last election 70
Parliament three Monarchists wer
elected from Lisbon.
This was the first time this hal
occurred since King Manuel wa
kicked out And the government
promptly quashed the elections Of
some technicality.
But 1t is evident the men wit
money believe either a revolution
will not take place. or II it does.
VIII not hurt property owners. Fo
l saw many new buildings in cours
Of construction here. Most Of ther
were five and six-story apartmen
houses.
The majority OF the Portuguese
have three hates.
They hate the Spanish becaus
they feel that Spain has give
haven and encouragement to roy
.alists constantly plotting for the res
.toration OF Manuel.
They hate the English. For POI
tugal borrowed heavily from Ene
land to finance her iart in the wa
and is now having a hard time pay
ing back.
They hate America. Every yea
before the war thousands of Portu
guese went to the United State
Some engaged ia cranberry picKIn
in Massachusetts,. some in fshin
of New England some on Cal
fornia fruit farms.
It was a seasonal job with then
and most OF them returned HON
each year, bringing their earning
Now they complain because this
almost impossible under our ne
migration laws.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
ANTI TOXIN SUPPLY
TO BALK ANTHRAX

At the request OF Adjutant Gem
eral J. Austin Ellison who is an Of
fetal OF the Martin Leather Com
pany, IT'S East Fifth street. Mayor
Harvey has arranged. through the
State Board Of Health, to have a
supply Of anthrax anti-toxin kept
on hand by Oscar c. Draper, drug
gist, Seventh and Jackson streets.
II has been found that hides re-
ceived by the leather companies OF
the city cause anthrax injection to
leather workers from time to time.
To combat the effects of the disease
the supply OF antitoxin will be main
tanned on hand ready to meet emer-
gencies
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
mo LOCAL MOVE
AGAINST STRIKE
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Continued from First Page.
concerning strike had been re-
ceived
Should general strike take place
about 1850 men employed at Todd's
Cut. several hundred conductors.
brakemen. enginemen all members
OF the big four brotherhoods OF the
railroads. would be thrown out Of
employment, besides hundrds Of 9TH
ers working as track walkers. Sec
ton men, etc.
Local leaders OF the various shop
crafts, comprising machinists. boil
lermakers, sheet metal workers. cleo
trical workers. blacRsmiths and car
repair men. say they expect a strike
call the latter part Of this week.
According to latest developments
in Chicago final arrangements for
a general railroad strike intended to
tie up the nations transportation
system. will not affect Eastern lines.
including the Pennsylvania railroad,
the Baltimore and Ohio and the
Philadelphia and Reading, until No
vember 3.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
AT MINING CONVENTION.

Former Governor Charles r.
Miller will attend the convention OF
the American Mining Congress.
which convenes today. in Chicago.
It's sessions will continue until Sat
urday. Mr.. Miller who has been in
California and Washington on busi-
ness for several weeks came east TO
attend the convention.
]. Harvey Whiteman, another
wilmingtonian expects to attend the
convention. other delegates named
by Governor Denney TO represent
Delaware are William II. Walker.
Joseph J.. Cahan. Frank 5. Hall and
DR.. l. A. Bishop.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
w. T. PRATT DEAD.

In his apartment at Kennett
Square. William T. Pratt. an aged
and highly respected resident. died
suddenly on Friday. His wife had
gone out for the day. leaving his
midday meal to be heated on the
gas stove. Il is supposed that he at
tempted to light the stove, and while
sitting over it, was overcome by gas.
When he was found a physician was
summoned, but by the time medical
aid arrived he was dead
Mr.. Pratt had spent the greater
part Of his life In Kennett Square.
and al one time served as Justice
OF the Peace.
He is survived by these children:
y. Frank, Henry T., John W., Justice
OF the Peace in Kennett Square;
Warren, OF Coatesville. and Anna.
wife OF Raymond Owen. Lansdowne.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
CITY LIKELY
TO TAKE ELKS
S. H. Baynard Offers to
Make Necessary Pro-
vision for Herd
PARK BOARD
TO ACT SOON

The offer made by United states
Senator r. Coleman dupont to give
a herd OF eleven elks to the city
probably will be formally considered
by the executive committee Of the
Board OF Park Commissioners at
meeting tomorrow morning.
Samuel II. Baynard, member Of
the Park Board and founder OF the
free ZOO" has offered to make the
necessary provision for caring for
the herd out OF his own pocket.
Senator dupont offered the herd
through Mayor Harvey, who re-
ferred the proposal to the Park
Commission. The commission, in
turn, referred it to the Free Zoo AS
sociation. which declined to accept
it because of the expense entailed.
Now that Mr.. Baynard has expressed
a willingness to maintain the ami
mails. 1t was said today the Park
Commission probably would accept
the herd.
Mr.. Baynard wants the herd to
be kept intact and will see that It
is amply provided for. He puts It
up to Mayor Harvey TO see that the
herd is brought to the Free Zoo
The mayor has already agreed to
head a procession that would escort
the animals in from the dupont
farm. He has also invited Council
men James McManus. chairman of
the finance committee OF Council,
Homer c. Simmons. clerk Of Coun-
ell. and other officials TO join the
Escort.
1.-The tender to the city by sena-
tor DUPONT is a most generous gift
and offers unlimited pleasure to all
OF the people OF Wilmington" says
Mr.. Baynard.
THE zoo has ample grounds and
the enclosure will have the wire
fence renewed and OF course the
maintenance Of the herd will have
to be provided for. but the advan-
tage to the city of this generous Of
fer is so great that no effort should
be withheld to secure the gift The
herd should not be separated but
the city should accept all Of the
eleven elk"
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
COZ. MnLIER is VISITOR.

Col. Thomas W. Miller. alien prop
erty custodian, with Mrs. Miller
spent yesterday at the home OF his
parents, former Governor and Mrs
Charles r. Miller.
Colonel Miller returned to Wash
ington this morning and immedi-
ately took up the various detail:
in connection with the government's
defense against the suit brought by
Mrs. Bergdoll TO recover property soi
her son. Grover Cleveland Bergdoll,
seized by the custodian.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
VIRGINIA WOMAN
HURT IN ACCIDENT

Mrs. Elsie satterthwaite. aged 80
years, OF the Chesterfield Apart
ments, Richmond. Va. is in Del
aware Hospital, suffering from slight
injuries received in an automobile
accident. yesterday afternoon, when
the car in which she was riding coll
lided with another machine. The
location OF the accident could not be
learned.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
CAsEs CONT1NuEn

At the request Of the defendant.
the cases OF Robert Towers. charged
with assault and battery on Joseph
Mento. was continued until Thurs
day by Deputy Judge Lynn in Mu-
nicipal Court this morning.
The case OF Louis Faronia. charged
with assault and battery on his wife,
was continued until October 20.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
sEE MOVIE SLOW FREE.

Boys and girls OF this city will be
admitted free to The Rialto theatre
Market street below Third, this
week on presentation OF coupon
out OF today's Evening Journal. The
coupon can be used by any boy or
girl under IA years to see the first
installment OF tho serial picture
THE Invisible Ray"
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
NrERcHANrs TO MrEEr.

Special trade events and selling
campaigns will be discussed at a
luncheon meeting OF the mercantile
section Of the Chamber Of Com
merce. which will be held in the
club room OF. the Hotel DUPONT at
1890 o'clock Friday afternoon. II.
p. Warrington. chairman OF the Sec
ton. will preside.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
JOIN S. SWAN nEAn.

The funeral OF JOhn S. Swan.
aged 5s years 900 West Sixth street.
who died last Friday evening. will
take place tomorrow afternoon from
the residence OF his sister. Mrs
Emma Heller. 1912 West Third
street, the Rev W. r. Carvey. OFF,
ciating. Interment will be in Sill
verbrook cemetery.
Mr.. Swan is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Mabel Swan: son.
Earle Swan; three brothers. Alfred
George and William Swan. and
three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Heller. Mrs.
Emma Heller and Mrs. Ida Heller.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
MRS. A. L. TRUAx DEAD.

Following an illness lasting sew
eral months, Mrs. A. Laura Truax.
widow OF Lewis Truax. at one time
a well-known farmer at Middletown,
died at her home 400 West Seventh
street. this morning. She was the
daughter OF Joseph and Catherine
Roberts and lived at Middletown
until 1905.
Mrs. TruaN was member OF
Grace Church. this city, and for
years vas treasurer OF the New
Castle County W. c. T. u. She is
surviv by two daughters Misses
Mary and Catherine Truax, who
made their home with their mother.
The funeral will take place on
Thursday afternoon with interment
in Forrest cemetery, Middletown.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
JANIEs ADDREssEs PRIsONfKs

Inmates Of the New Castle County
Workhouse were addressed by Jesse
James. Jr., yesterday afternoon. In
talking to the prisoners. Mr.. James
touched on thu careers of the IA
nous outlaw 90. their strength
and hardihoo. and laid emphasis
on the fact that these qualities did
not prevent their finally paying the
penalty Of the law for their crimes.
and that no matter how courageous.
clever or skilful a man might be. he
could not live outside the law with
out paying the penalty.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
FISH AUTOFROM
MUD OF RIVER
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detective Of Philadelphia, who has
a summer home along the Bohemia
river, hshed the auto from the river
yesterday. The engine had been
taken out Of the chassis ana the
wheels had been taken of the
axles. and all had been tossed into
the stream, along with the body. No
tags we're on the car. Callahan now
has the various parts at his place
The engine number and other
numbers will be checked up in an
effort to trace ownership OF the ma
chine.
George L. Vernon, newspaper
agent OF this city. was at Bohemia
river bridge when the car was taken
from the water.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
DONE WITH
WOMEN" AT 1O2.

BLOOMSBURG, Pa. oct. II.
AT the age OF 102 John Syl-
vester says he is Through with
women" His third wife left
him three weeks ago. He was
93 when he married her and
she was SO. They lived at Bir-
mingham, Pa, until they part
ed. Now Sylvester, veteran OF
the Mexican and Civil Wars, is
making his home with his
daughter. Mrs. Emanuel Gensil,
near here. i'I went to see a
lawyer and thought ia get di-
vorce, but the pesky things cost
too much money" Sylvester
said.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
.Today's News Today
DIR. HUBBARD
DOUBTS n. ].
PULPIT CALL
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other. almost always send one in re-
turn. II the present arrangement
is carried out, as the officials of the
Centenary church evidently be-
lieve it will be. a successor to DR..
Hubbard at st. Paurs may come
either from the conference in which
Pittshurg is located or the Newark
conference.
Officials OF st. Paurs NJ. p. Church
said this morning that they had not
heard OF the proposed transfer, and
were inclined TO doubt IL. as the
matter has not been mentioned to
them by DR.. Hubbard.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
CREAM CANDY

, Beat the white OF one egg. add
two tablespoons Of milk. one tea
spoon OF vanilla and then add. little
by little. enough confectioners sugar
20 make a stiff paste.
This can be varied Nuts NAV be
added or the candy shaped and din
ped in melted chocolate. It may be
colored 10 match the scheme used
for party.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
WIFE HIS ACCUsER.

William Farrell, Of Squirrel Run,
charged with assault and battery
upon his wife, was held under 800
bail this morning. by Magistrate
Strsdley, for a further hearing be-
fore the Municipal Court tomorrow
morning.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
RuRKEs IMPROVE.

The condition OF James f. Bruke,
who after shooting his wife. in a
Market street store last Wednesday
tried to kin himself with the same
revolver was reported as good at
the Delaware Hospital today. while
the condition OF Burke was at first
thought to be serious, he is respond
ing TO the hospital treatment and his
recovery is expected.
Mrs Mary Myrtle Burke. Sic
Washington street, the wife. is also
reported as recovering.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
BIENEWSKI ACCUSED
OF EMBEZZLTNG $500

Hearing in the case of Frank
Bienewski charged with embezzle-
ment OF $500 from the Delaware
Polish Beneficial Association OF Ma
ter Adnerabilis was continued until
next Monday by Deputy Judge Lynn
in Municipal Court this morning.
He was arrested Saturday after be-
ing missed from home for ten days
and thought to have met with foul
plav
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
HELD ON sTABBING CHARGE

Charles owens. Negro, charged
with stabbing his stepson, Charles
Pritchett yesterday was held under
5000 bail by Magistrate Stradiey this
morning for the Court Of General
Session.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
FINE MoRE sPEEpFRs.

The drive inaugurated by the
Highway police, last week. against
speeders on the Philadelphia Pike.
netted six more speeders Saturday
afternoon, each of whom was fined
IS and costs by Magistrate Stradley.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
PREPARES s-HoUR
LAW OPINION.

City Solicitor Setterthwaite said
this morning that he will furnish a
written opinion on the constitutions
ality OF the S-hour law for city en-
ployes. to City Council next Thurs
day night.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
nn- prRKINs A VIsIToR.

DR.. Allen Perkins, former city
physician here. who now resides in
Norfolk, Va. is visiting friends in
this city. Dr. Perkins expects to re-
turn to his home within the next
week.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
MOOSE DANCE TONIGHT.

The Women Of Mooseheart Le-
gion will give a dance this evening
in Moose Home. 7OS French street
Music will be furnished by the Moose
orchestra. Both old and new dances
will be on the program.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
BAPTIST NfEErIxc

Elder y. T. Lester. OF virginia.
will preach at the old Baptist meet
Ing house. 1904 jefferson street, at
TAO o'clock tomorrow evening.
Evening journal., 1921-10-17
VINEGAR.

Put a little vinegar in the fat ir
which you fry the doughnuts. II
won't prevent them taking the fat
but it will prevent them from tast.
ing of IT.