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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-06-11
IRON COUNTY CIRCUIT
COURT NEXT WEEK
June Term VIII Be Held Starting Next
Monday. Jurors Summoned for
Duty on Second Day.

Outg On ScCO0u Ddg.
The June term of circuit court
for Iron county will be in session
next week, starting Monday, with
Judge Risjord presiding. The first
day of court is given over to hear
ing actions for divorce and attor-
neys motions. The jurors have
been summoned to report for duty
on the second day of the term,
when the trial of cases will begin.
The calendar for this term of
court includes eleven criminal cas-
es, four jury civil cases and twelve
fact for court cases. Three of the
court cases are from Ashland coun-
ty and are actions for divorce.
Below is the calendar of cases:
JURY CRIMINAL.
State of Wisconsin VS.. Nick Nc
Raniele, keeper of house of i'll
fame.
State of Wisconsin VS.. Chas.
Castagna, keeper of house of ill
fame.
State of Wisconsin VS.. Pasquale
Castagna, keeper of house of ill
fame.
State of Wisconsin VS.. John Ca
hill, forgery.
State of Wisconsin VS.. John Ca
hill, pandering.
State of Wisconsin VS.. Steve
Kinney, larceny.
State of Wisconsin VS., Nick Sat
talich, assault with intent to do
great bodily harm.
State of Wisconsin VS.. Alex 10.
voski, robbery.
State of Wisconsin VS.. August
Kangas, assault with intent to do
great bodily harm.
State of Wisconsin VS.. Emil Hill,
assault with intent to commit rape.
State of Wisconsin VS.. Joe Uka-
savich and Radon Stanovich, rob
berry.
JURY CIVIL.
Steve Galko VS.. Fortunate B.
Sirianni.
Marcus Mulkins VS.. John Mulk-
ms.
Carlo Denesi VS.. Albina DeDiana.
Camille Recla VS.. Martin Lulich.
FACT FOR COURT.
Mary A. Sirianni VS.. Fortunate
Sirianni
Margaret Perry VS.. John Perry.
John Walsh as executor VS.. Roy
Kilwy.
Arthur J. Moore VS.. Hazel
Moore.
Martina Zoso VS.. Benedetto Zoso.
John ]. Kallio VS.. Esther w.
KalIio.
Mary Gudleski Us. Andrew Gud-
leski.
Sarah Z. Stillman vs.. John w.
Stillman.
Anna Lucas VS.. Vernon Lucas.
Charles Serfass VS.. Mabel Ser
fass.
Stella Cadotte vs.. Charles Ca
dotte.
Josie Chiolino VS.. James Chioli-
no.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-06-11

The problem Of keeping the hens
nest free from insects has been APP
preached from new angle by a farm
er who Is constructing nests for his
hens out Of cedar bark. Bugs, as eY.
cry housewife knows. strongly object
to cedar. For this purpose the bark
Is shredded and the buds Of the tree
Included with II
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-06-11
Jud Tunkins.

"a Teller that tries to live without
work" said Jud Tunkns, thinks he's
sllcker when he's only a Stacker"
Evening journal., 1921-06-29

money and IL urged that every citi-
zen who could do so should make
a donation.
An idea OF the extent and COM
pleteness OF the events arranged for
the day may be had from the COM
pleted program. which Is as follows.
$50 A M.-Flag raising exercises
at all Fairgrounds.
10 to 11.3O A. M-Sports for
children up 10 16 years old at vari-
Gus Fairgrounds.
11.so A. M.-Distribution Of prizes
10 winners.
2.3O to p. M.-Inter-neighbor
hood events at Washington Heights
for boys and girls who won the
events at their Fairgrounds in tho
morning Swimming races.
$50 to $50 p. M.-Basket supper
at Washington Heights Families in
vited to bring baskets.
to 1890 =. M.-Patriotic excr-
cises, address by Colonel Isaac Nee
kins, OF Washington. Band concert
by Mayors Committee Band. Fire
works display.
Citizens who desire to contribute
cash for prizes for the athletic con-
tests are urged 10 communicate with
A. d. Warner. Jr.. chairman OF the
finance committee. care Of the
Charles Warner Company. or the
Chamber OF Commerce.
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
HERE'S YOUR CHANGE
TO GET RID OF DOGS

That there are various kinds Of
dogs. and live dogs and toy dogs.
did not occur TO Thomas D'Aquina.
A clerk in the recorder OF deeds Of
flee. when he besought Deputy sher-
IN Thomas II. Chandler TO get him
"a dos"
Hoping 20 crafty Mr.. D'Aquina's
desire. Mr.. Chandler yesterday made
him a present OF two dogs Of the
safe-and- sane variety-ones that
cannot bite. They are small dogs,
ones that will not move only when
moved. and altogether harmless cell
luloid CANNES. purchaseable at 10
cents each.
Mr. D'Aquina. still hoping for a
pet dog. has now made himself more
explicit. He wants a real. live. play
ful dog. He will not consider any
more toy dogs.
However. sheriff Chambers pres
ents make pretty ornaments for Mt.
D'Aquina's tidy desk in the record
er's office. One is an Airedale dog
and the other a Dull" dog.
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
SENATE SETS HOUR
FOR VOTING AFTER
NEAR-RIOT SCENES
Senator Handy Protests Against ''ThrottIing'
By Rulings Of Lieutenant Governor Bush
and MinOrity-Handy Remored By Ser
gednt-dt-ArmS When Spectators Interfere
Short MendceS Bennett Ouer RoH-caH
OPPONENTS RESUME ATTACK
OVER GOVERNORS APPOLNTEES

The appointees are; Senator J. o.
Wolcott az Chancellor: Chief Justice
James Pennewill. Of Dover, reap
pointed; W. Watson Harrington. Of
Dover. Resident Judge for Kent
county, and Charles Sudler Richards.
Of Georgetown, Resident Judge Of
Sussex county
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Bush's ignor-
ing Of demands for roll-calls which
are provided for in the Constitution
and his refusing TO entertain ap-
peals from his decisions made by
members Of the Senate as well as his
opening the doors 20 unlimited de-
bate and TRADE eliminated in a ser
ious clash on the Senate floor yes
terday afternoon. when the ten Sem
ators favoring confirmation rebelled
against being throttled further and
took command OF the niipuster. They
appealed several times from the sur
prising rulings OF the Lieutenant
Governor, and finally forced an
agreement for a vote late today.
Because OF yesterday afternoons
turmoil, there was large crowd
present this morning expecting even
more startling developments. The
air was full OF hints OF possible ar
CONTINUED on Page EightD
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
DEATH TAKES LADY
RANDOLPH CHURCHILL

LONDON. June 20 CUnited Press)
Lady Randolph Churchill died here
today.
Lady Randolph Churchill recent
IS submitted 10 an operation In which
her foot was amputated. She had
not recovered her normal health.
She was a daughter OF Leonard
Jerome Of New York and sister OF
Glare Jerome who also contracted
an English marriage.
The sisters was famous for their
beauty.
Jenny Jerome was married in
1874 to Lord Randolph Henry
Spencer Churchill who died in 1895.
Winston Churchill, British Colonial
Secretary was a son Of this mar
riage.
In 1900 she was married TO
George Cornwallis-W West whom she
divorced in 1918.
A group Of essays and play
were among her writings. She was
greatly interested in the Red Cross
and at one time had charge Of tho
hospital ship Maine on the South
African coast.
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
Stan Correspondent

STATE HOUSE. Dover. Del.
June 29.-Under an agreement to
sote by 4 o'clock STANDARD time)
on the confirmation Of Senator Jo-
siah o. Wolcott as Chancellor. and
10 vote by o'clock on the confirm
alton Of the other judiciary appoint
ments OF Governor Denney, mem
hers of the State Senate this morn
ing resumed in open session their
bitter attacks on the appointment OF
Senator Wolcott as Chancellor. With
two Of them conceding the ability
and fitness of Mr.. Wolcott for the
Chancellorship. some OF the op-
posing Senators again voiced
charges and innuendoes that there
had been "dearT and trade"
whereby the Republicans are to gain
a United States Senatorship in re-
turn for Mr.. Wolcott being named
Chancellor.
Apparently the venom OF attack
and the tactics used by Senators op-
posed 90 confirmation. along with the
autocratic methods and czar-like
rulings Of Lieutenant Governor Bush
only have served TO strengthen the
determination Of ten Senators to
confirm the Governors appointees.
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
NEED MONEY If CITY
rs TO HAVE OLD TINE
JULY 4 CELEBRATION

'If you won't be in Wilmington
on the Fourth yourself, give your
bit to make the day a big one for
those who are obliged 10 stay at
home,
SUI the appeal Of the Fourth
.of Celebration Committee.
VIII, short Of money for the
even. nd frankly says so. The
committee has only 1910 thus far in
contributions and must have 5000
more 20 make the celebration the
success it should be. The money is
10 be spent for fireworks, prizes,
speakers expenses. printing. etc.
Through the cooperation OF the
Mayors Community Band Commit
tee. the music needed for the occa-
sion will be furnished free Of charge
TO tho Fourth Of July Committee.
The band plays at different parks
and Fairgrounds every Tuesday.
Thursday and Saturday evenings.
Next weeks program has been ar
ranged so that the band will klay al
Washington Heights Monday night.
The Tuesday concert will be omitted.
At a meeting of the Chamber OF
Commerce last night the celebra-
ton committee, OF which Council
man Alexander r. Abrahams is
iairman. considered the arrange
i.ents for next Monday from every
angle. The principal difficulty was
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
ASKS OPINION AS
TO JUDGES TERMS

Attorney General Townsend has
ceb requested by State Auditor
Janiel Thompson to give an opinion
as to whether the terms Of Chancel-
ior Curtis, Chief Justice Pennewin
and Judges Boyce and Conrad ex-
pired on June "a or whether the Of
ficials hold over until the appoint
mont and confirmation of their sue
ccssors.
The opinion is asked by the audi
tor because question arises over the
pay of the four members Of the judi
ciary for the last quarter.
Attorney General Townsend has
advised Auditor Thompson to pay
the four judges up to and including
June IA and chat he will later hand
down an opinion as to whether the
judges hold over until the appoint
ment and confirmation OF their sue
cessors or whether their terms ex-
pired June IA.
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
PROTECT THE TREES
THESE WARM DAYS

Maple trees all over the city arc
affected by a peculiar disease that is
causing them to shed their leaves,
according to investigations being
made by the Forestv Division OF the
Street and Sewer Department. The
trees affected present the appear
ance Of having neen prayed with
some sticky substance. The cure for
the trouble is so expensive that the
street and Sewer Department finds 10
impossible to use IT, but encourage
complainants by telling them that a
rain storm will quickly remedy tho
trouble.
The department also has called at
tention to the fact that many ice
cream dealers are emptying salt wa
ter IN cutters. This is forbidden, a.
IL is declared injurious 10 trees ant
If complaint is made to the stree;
and Sewer Department, II will sec
that it is stopped.
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
u. 5. WON'T SIT
in With LEAGUE
Refuses Invitation TO Dis
cusS White Slave Sub
ject at Geneva

WASHINGTON. June 20 Omitted
Press) The United States has re-
fused an invitation Of the League OF
Nations 10 be represented at the
forthcoming white slave traffic con-
ference. II was learned today.
This conference Is designed TO
take steps TO abolish the white slave
traffic and Is 10 be held tomorrow at
Geneva under the auspices Of tho
league OF nations.
The communication from Secre-
tary Of State Hughes refusing the
Invitation OF the league was
despatched on June "a addressed to
Sir Eric Drummond, secretary gem
eral Of the league. and was sent in
directly through an American dgplo-
matte representative abroad.
The American refusal 10 be repre>
scented in this conference is regard
ed as showing that the Harding ad-
ministration is strictly adhering to
its policy OF not having any part in
matters OF the league OF nations.
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
GIRL'SSTORY
OF ASSAULT
Proves Yarn
Frances SOuder Says She
Lost Clothes After Kiss
ing Games With Boys
C0NC0CTED TALE TO
ESCAPE PUNISHMENT

Miss Frances souder. aged Il
years. OF Lancaster and Gray ave-
nues. was not attacked by a Negro
in front OF the Silvcrbrook Gene
terry. Monday night according 10
Captain OF Detectives Benson. who
has thoroughly investigated the case
and obtained a confession from the
girl repudiating her statements first
made. which resulted In the sending
OF a number OF police and detectives
TO the locality where the alleged at
tack was said TO have occurred. and
the sending out OF fiiers to nearby
cities giving a description furnished
by Miss Souder OF her alleged assail-
ant.
When interviewed by Detectives
Kempski and sutton yesterday after
noon. Captain Benson said this morn
ing. the girl at first stuck to her or
CONTINUED on Page Fourteen.l.
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
LOOK OUTFOR
RAISED BILLS
Ones and Twos Made $40
And $40 by FASTING on
Figures
EXAMINE THEM TO BE
SURE THEY'RE REAL

Bogus $40 and $40 Federal Re
serve bills are being circulated
throughout the city. These notes are
81 and 81 bills raised TO the higher
denominations by pasting the nu-
merals secured from genuine $40
and $50 bills by tearing them on Of
one corner. The pieces containing
the numerals are carefully cut before
being pasted on the notes raised. The
torn sic and $50 notes are redeemed
by the bank and no loss is sustained
by one corner being missing.
II persons will familiarize them
selves with a description OF the gem
uine and bogus bills the difference
will be easily detected. In the gen.
uine $40 bills. the portrait Of former
President Jackson Is stamped in the
center. while In the bogus bill the
portrait Of former President Wash
ington is stamped near the left mar
Continued on Page Fourteen
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
EXPECT TAFT TO BECOME
CHIEF JUSTICE TOMORROW

WASHINGTON. June 20 (United
Press) Announcement OF the ap-
pointment OF William Howard Taft
to be the chief justice OF the United
states Supreme Court probably will
be made shortly. Il was learned to-
day
President Harding. IL rs said, has
practically decided on the appoint
ment OF Taft and unless there Is
some hitch he plans to announce his
appointment tomorrow just before
leaving here for a Weekend vaca-
tion in New Jersey.
Following the death OF the late
Chief Justice White. IL was reliably
reported that Taft would be made
his successor.
Later. friends Of former Senator
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
THINK DROWNING
DUE TO CRAMPS

Coroner Bullock and Deputy Coro-
ner Nichols held an inquest at
slaughters Mil. Blackbird, yester-
day afternoon on the death Of Mode
Seviget, and returned a verdict of
accidental drowning.
According 10 the testimony Of wit
nesses. Sevigot, who could not swim.
had gone into the water 10 take a
bath last Saturday. and clung 10 a
piece Of board while ne padded in
the mill pond. He had previously
suffered an injury 10 one foot which
had been amputated and it is
thought he was seized with a cramp
In this limb. There were no wit
nesses to the actual drowning. al
though a number OF mon were near
enough TO have responded to a call
for help.
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
MORE THAN MILLION
INTEREST OWED U. S.

WASHINGTON, June 2s (United
Press). than $1,000. 900. 600
is due the United States as in
terest on money loaned to foreign
governments, Secretary Mellon to-
day told the Senate finance commit
tee.
A total OF s451,736.OO in interest
has been paid on the more than
S1O.OOO.OOO loaned to other nations.
he said, while repayments on the
principal up to June % total S162.-
293,OOO.
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
SEIZE STILL
UNDER STOVE
in KITCHEN
BOyce, LOnehanded, Cap
lures Alleged BOOtleggers
on Country Road
HIS CLUE LEADS TO
NEW CASTLE HOUSE

What the Federal prohibition
officers declare has been one Il the
worst whiskey-making and boot
Logging gangs in this section has
been broken up as the result Of a
raid late last night IN New Castle.
Two men were arrested and
search Is being made for the third.
A complete 2O-gallon still made OF
copper. also large quantity OF
liquor were captured and motor
car was conhscated.
The men under arrest. who are
being held at the police headquar-
ters in this city. are Pete Schada
and Steve Fedhenea, alias Steve
Panic. both Of New Castle. The
story OF the raid and ve~eA which led
up TO It were told grapnicSIy today
by W. Truxton Boyce, rede-Ai Pro-
hibition Director for Delaware.
AT $50 last evening / received a
Continued on Page Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
CRAIG WON'T
TALK PEACE;
De VALERA IS
TURNEDDOWN
Ulster Premier Refuses to
Meet president" as
Spokesman For
Irish Nation"
DESIRED CONFERENCE
ON NEXT MONDAY

LONDON. June 20. - Omitted
Press) - Premier Lloyd Georges
Irish peace proposal struck its first
snag today when sir James Craig.
Ulster Premier. declined to meet
President" De Valera in a prelim-
mary conference.
dc Valera had asked Craig and
other Ulster leaders TO meet him In
Dublin next Monday TO discuss his
answer "as spokesman for the Irish
nation" when he meets Lloyd
George.
An unofficial armisticc was ex-
pected today TO be tho first result
Of Georges peace offer to De Val
era.
Sim Fein leaders were urging De
Valera not to meet the Premier un-
less he agreed TO withdraw the black
and tan troops from Ireland. Infor-
nation from the Irish Office indicated
continued on page two)
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
METAL WORKERS
FOR OLD wage
Railroaders Reject u Per
Cent. Reduction Effec-
tive Friday
UNION LEADERS
AGAINST STRIKE

CHICAGO. June IS CUniteh
Press. s.)-Railroad sheet-metal work
ers meeting here have rejected the
IL per cent. wage cut made effective
July / by the United States Railroad
Labor Board. according TO unofficial
a.dvices here today.
Tabulation OF the vote OF 10000
members shows that the majority
favor rejecting the wage cut, ac-
cording to reliable sources.
The sheet-metal workers have
thus joined the SOC. 900 members OF
the shop crafts affiliated with 'he
American Federation OF Labor, who
have voted down the cut.
Union leaders who are known 20
be opposed TO the idea Of a strike
at this time. face a mammoth task
in holding the membership of the
organizations in line, according 10
views in rail circles. Il is expected
Continued on Page Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
OVER Hedges ON
THIS mercy TRIP
Ambulance Crew Finds
Home Exits Closed by
Dirt Piles
MRS. MARY MILLER
BREAKS HER HIP

Mrs. Mary Miller. aged 76 years.
of 1Sos Washington street. was re-
moved 10 the Physicians and Sur
geons' Hospital, this morning. in the
police ambulance. suffering with "a
fractured left hip as the result Of a
fan on the pavement in front OF 1904
Washington street last night. Her
condition is serious.
When the ambulance crew went to
the house for the patient this morn
ing they were compelled TO carry
Mrs. Miller on a stretcher through
neighboring yards lifting her over
hedges and fences as workmen en-
gagged i'm laying a new gas main
blocked every front entrance for
(continued on page 14)
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
NEGRO HOUSING
CONDITIONS BAD

Miss Lola Murphin. a social work
or Of this city who recently made a
survey Of the housing question inso-
far as IL related 10 tho Negro resi-
dents. addressed the Delaware Inter-
Racial Conference az its meeting last
evening The conditions were re-
ported deplorahle and following a
general discussion, committees were
named to endeavor 10 arouse the in
terest OF the citizens for betterments.
The meeting was held on the lawn
OF the home OF Mr. and Mrs. George
a. Rhoads $500 Delaware avenue.
The Rev Henry Y. Arnett vice.
president OF the conference, presided.
The next meeting OF the confer
ence will be held in September.
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
HoINIEs JONES ACCUSED.

Hearing Of the case OF Holmes
Jones. charged with obstructing "a
hre-hydrant with building materials
in Shipley street. between Eighth
and Ninth streets. was continued
until July Is. by Deputy Judge Lynn
In Municipal Court. this morning.
Mr.. Jones requested the conunu-
ance.
In asking for a postponement Mr..
Jones said he has not building ma
terials within ten feet of the fire.
hydrant. but that there are two
pieces Of curbing lying within that
distance OF the plug. He has moth
ing whatever 10 do with the curbing.
he pointed out. it having been placed
there by city contractors.
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
FUNERAL OF ALBERT TRUAx.

The funeral OF Albert Truax. aged
So years, who was electrocuted Mon
day at the plant OF the General
Chemical Works at Marcus Hook.
win be held at 2 O'Clock tomorrow
afternoon. Interment will be in Sill
verbrook Cemetery. Deputy Coroner
Nichols will have charge Of the ar
rangements.
Mr.. Truax is survived by his widow.
a son and a married daughter The
family came from Indiana some
years ago. While Mr.. Truax was en-
ployed at the Chemical Company. the
family have resided at Maple lane,
Holly Oak.
Evening journal., 1921-06-29

Sutherland, OF Utah. urged him for
the place
According to a reliable authority.
however, Harding has decided on
Taft. believing that the former Pres
ident is the logical man for the place
Tho supreme Court does not meet
until October, and Harding could
postpone an appointment until that
time 10 he wished. The appointment
now would give Taft time 10 IA
miliarize himself with the work Of
the court before the beginning OF the
fall term.
II another vacancy occurs on tho
supreme Court bench. sutherland.
is believed, would be favorably con-
s.dered for tho place. Several justices
can retire. IL they wish. although
none has indicated ne would do so
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
TOGdS His Pets

Residents OF Atlantic avenue.
Richardson Park. are more or
less interested in the training Of
two land toads by William II.
Watson. employed at the viii
mington postoifice. The toads
not only respond like trained
animals when Mr.. Watson whis-
ties. but also feed out Of his
hand.
Mr.. Watson found the toads
while cultivating his flower beds
and after watching them hop
ping, he began feeding bugs 10
the toads. The toads now ap-
proach their owner and squat
before him waiting for their
feed.
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
7 COWS KILLED
BY lightning
Bolt Spreads Death Among
Stannard Herd on Lat
timer Farm
NIGHT RAIN
HELPS CROPS

Seven cows owned by Edward
Stannard. tenant on the Iattimer
farm nearly Folly Woods on the
Newport pike, were killed by light
ming last night The cattle were in
pasture. The bolt passed through
all the COWS. The COWS were killed
while the storm was passing over
this section. but no other damage
was reported by lightning.
The storm, which was accom-
panied by heavy rainfall in some
sections. came from the west and
The mercury dropped from 10 20 20
degrees within a short time. The
CONTINUED on page 10
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
DU PoNT SCHOOL RANoUF,r.

At a meeting Of the Alumni Asso-
citation OF the Alexis l. dupont high
school held al the home OF Miss
Julia Martin. Brecks Lane. near
DUPONT school, last night. it was de-
cided that further arrangements
would have to be made before
date could be set for the reception
10 be given the 1921 graduates
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
COP FORGETS.

Patrolman Leonard p. Skepski
was fined the equivalent OF three
days pay by the Department OF Pub
lie Safety, yesterday afternoon. hav-
ng failed 20 make his proper re-
ports on June is. Skepski said he
was watching a building where he
thought a burglary was being COM
mitted and forgot to pull the signal
at the police box"
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
nnrRr sANEs HIM.

Peter Sierra. who was given a
hearing yesterday morning on "A
charge Of selling a narcotic drug.
was dismissed by Deputy Judge
Lynn. in Municipal Court giving him
the benefit Of the doubt.
Sierra was accused OF selling a
"deck" Of heroin 10 Charles Harkins.
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
JONES WANTS ON FORCE.

An application was received by the
Department Of Public Safety yester-
day afternoon. from Clarence II.
Jones. no jefferson street. who de-
sires to become policeman. The
application was ordered to take the
usual coursA
Evening journal., 1921-06-29
FINE TWo sPEEDERs.

Theodore Christy and Charles
Kalman were each fined S25 and
costs in city court today on charges
Of speeding. Christy was arrested by
Officer Ellis johnson in north Mar
ket street and Kalman was arrested
in Union street BY Police Sergeant
Foreman