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The Washington herald., 1921-06-05
UNIVERSITY WOMEN
WILL GIVE RECEPTION.


~ HE attorney general. Harry S.
Daugherty, and the secretary
= Of the navy and Mrs Edwin
DENLY will be guests of honor at a
reception to be given for them by
the National club of the American
Association of University Women.
under the auspices of the Michigan
Aumnae of Washington at the ma
tional clubhouse of the association.
1907 H street northwest. Tuesday
evening The attorney general and
the secretary of the navy are both
graduates of the University of
Michigan
The hostesses. all Michigan grad
uatcs- will be DIR. Jane SherZer,
graduate of Michigan and Berlin:
Mrs Marion Strong Baker. of 1905
sixteenth street; Miss Claribel r.
Barnett. of 1910 Girard street north
west: Mrs Elmer W. Brandes, 3937
Legation street; Mrs Alice T. Buch-
anan- 1887 Irving street northwest;
Miss Helen s. Birmingham. Miss
Winifred H Cohn, Mrs. Helen A.
Sullivan Cumming. wife OF Col.
James G Cumming. of the Army
Medical school: Miss Sara S. De
Forest Of 3715 Woodley road: Miss
Minna c. Denton. 1903 Rhode Island
avenue; Miss Ida Hafford. of the
Federation OF women's clubs; Miss
Florence Hedges. Bureau of Plant
Industry; Miss Karoline Klager, 144I
Fairmont street northwest; Mrs.
Ralph Lawrence. 1854 Euclid ave-
n"e: Miss Edith r. Macauley, Gum
ston Hall. 1906 Florida avenue: Miss
~ q M-N
Md: Mrs. w. c. Mendenhall. East
LenOx street. Chevy Chase; Mrs. A.
J. PieterS. 1905 Blair road; Miss Lu-
cile Harrison Quarry. 1924 Seven
teenth street northwest; Mrs Will
lam Ritter. 21O7 Massachusetts ave-
nue. and Mrs. Edith c. Rogers,
StOneleiEh court
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ooNrINUnD FROM PAGE FouR.
subject OF the black ruler of neigh
boring but unneighborly Abyssinis
SOME OPPOSITION
TO DEVELOPMENT PLANS,

subject OF the black ruler of neieh-
boring but unneighborly Abyssinia-
SOME OPPOSITION
TO DEVELOPMENT PLANS.
The dukes plans for the improve
ment of the colony are not free from
criticism- He has a constant need
OF the tact that he employed at one
tlme In an effort to overcome th..
opposition of his royal drelatives to
MS contemplated marriage to the
daughter Of the late Senator Elkins.
For example, there has been
great deal OF opposition to the plan
to make Mogadiscioi the starting
point Of the railway. some interests
wishing to develop Bravo, a town
Of 1000 inhabitants. There is ex-
eellent water at Brava, and IL the
railroad were started from there the
nnished line to the Abyssinian from
7tier would be 30 miles shorter than
II started from Mogadiscio.
The supporters of Bravo have
other arguments, but the duke has
established his headquarters at
Mogadiscio, and the nrst rails are
TO be laid there very soon under
his approving brown eyes. The
duke tells those who plead for
making Bravo the terminal of the
railroad that the important thing
Is 10 get the line built He says
Bravo in time will be linked with
the main line anyway. Other towns
that are on the right of way of
the road are Golio, in the Goscfa
district, which trades with British
East Africa and Cuba
Terrific sandstorms sweep this
country. so that the construction
of the railroad is going to be a task
that will cause the adventurous
prince to extend himself. Nine
years ago a bridge was built at
Brava- and within a few days OF
its completion il was demolished by
a storm 1t is in battles with the
elements though, that the duke of
the Abruzzi always found his keen
est thrills
The Washington herald., 1921-06-05

The sophomore class in the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania once a year
is given an opportunity to name
the most unpopular professor in
the college. The unpopularity con-
test this year elected. DR.. Theodore
r. Snyder. assistant to the dean in
the Wharton law school. This is
the second time DIR. Snyder has
merited this honor in the estima-
ton of the students.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-05
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
OF TRINITY COLLEGE.

THE seventeenth commence
ment Of Trinity College opens
TINS morning. with the bac-
p exercises. The Right
=. rev: Daniel F. Feehan, d. D.. bisson
ot FaiI River. Mass. will orsr 1pp ,S'
The Washington herald., 1921-06-05

Capt. F. S. B. Cauthorn, o. S. A.
and Mrs. Cauthorn have returned to
CoblenZ, Germany, after a months
trip through Switzerland, France,
Italy and Belgium. While in Rome
their infant daughter. Ann Bayard,
was, christened in st. Peters cathe-
dral. Mrs. John F. Goodman and
Senator John J. Coyle, of Philadel-
phia, were sponsors.
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MAI. Thomas Hunt Barber. for
merly Of the First Pioneer infantry.
U. s. A, who has recently been
cited for gallantry in action near
Cuisy, France. October z, 1918. re-
sides at Southampton, Long Island.
y. Y. He was formerly an officer
of the Twelfth infantry. N. Y. n. c..
and was very highly esteemed by
men who served under him, both
in the national guard and the army.
Maj. Barber is son OF the late
Brig. Gen. Thomas II. Barber. who
was former colonel of the Twelfth
n. Y. n. c.; inspector general. N. Y.
n. G.; colonel. First n. Y. volun-
teers, 1888; a graduate of the U. s.
NJ. A, and a former officer of ar
tillery, U. S. A, who resigned in
1855. The official citation Of Mai.
Barber says: After having assisted
in the evacuation Of several wound
ed. Maj. Barber, with the assistance
of two enlisted men, returned to
carry a severely wounded comrade
to the first aid station while ex-
posed to enemy artillery fire."
The Washington herald., 1921-06-05

the ways and means committee of
the house of representatives. of
which Representative Timberlaks
g an active member.
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Mrs. II. l.. Gilchrist. wife of Lieut.
Col II. l. Gilchrist. medical corps.
L. 5. A.. is at home at 1900 l street
northwest for the present.
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daughter of Mrs W. r. Barney, of
Wisconsin avenue: Miss Isabel
Brady, daughter of James E. Brady,
of s3s Fifth street northeast, and
the Misses Bernadette and Nora
Sheehan. daughters OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Sheehan, of 1888 s street
northwest, who will receive A. B.
degrees
The Washington herald., 1921-06-05
PROMINENT PEOPLE
SAIL FOR EUROPE

VU THEN the White Star liner
M Olympic sailed from North
w river yesterday for Cher
oourg and Southampton she carried
the largest number of first-cabin
passengers to be taken out Of New
York at one time since 1914. Two
days before the sailing date the
ships first cabin. bookings had
passed 40. and a long waiting list
was ready to absorb any accommo-
dation surrendered at the last mo-
ment. The Olympic also had a full
second cabin and 500 in third class.
making. with her crew of S7s, more
than 5000 souls on board when she
left her pier.
While business and professional
life on both sides of the water are
well represented in the Olympic's
list. she also took out a large num-
ber of we'll known Americans trav-
cling for pleasure. Her list in
cluded Miss Mary Miles Minter,
screen star, who left for an indef-
mite stay in England, accompanied
by her mother and sister. Mrs. Mar
garet Shelby and Miss Margaret
Shelby; James Lauder. of San Fran
cisco. president Of the Shell OIL
company: Mai. Gen. George O..
Squier. chief signal officer OF the
United States army; Sir Arthur
willert. former American -represen-
tative of the London Times; Col.
Henry Concannon. joint manager at
Liverpool for the White Star line:
Sir Alexander Mackenzie. of London.
who is president of seevral public
utilities corporations in Brazil:
Gov r. Livingston Beeckman, OF
Rhode Island: Mr.. and Mrs. Horace
E. Dodge, Of Detroit who will spend
their honeymoon abroad; Judge
Julius NJ. Mayer. of the United
States district court at New York.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-05

Mrs. Patrick Francis Madigan, of
Bedford Park, New York city, has
announced the engagement Of her
daughter. Miss Alice Regina Madi-
gan, to Capt. William r. Epes, coast
artillery. U. s. A. son of Mrs.
Frances Epes. of Richmond, Va.
Miss Madigan is the daughter of
the late Patrick F. Madigan, the
publisher. and is a sister of Mrs.
Marcus Daily Boardman. She is a
graduate of the Academy of Mount
St Ursula and the College of New
Rochelle. Capt. Epes is a graduate
of the Virginia Polytechnic Insti-
tute, and served in France two
years. a Their wedding will take
place his month.
4 +
Capt. Charles Stone Reilly. U. S. A,
and Mrs. Reilly announces the birth
OF son. Charles Stone Reilly, jr.,
on May IL, at Camp Sherman. Chill
licothe, Ohio.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-05
Yank Couple
Wed in Paris
Col. PoiHon and Lena
Curtis Take NuptiaI
VolDs on May 20.

Miss Rosa Mordecai. daughter Of
the late Col. Mordecai, U. S. A. is
spending some weeks with her sis
ters in Philadelphia.
= 4 4
Lieut. Col. Arthur Poillon. mill
tary attache at the American en-
bassy in Bucharest, was married in
Paris. May 20. to Miss Lena r.
Curtis, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs.
' \ lam J. Curtis, OF New York
G.. The ceremony took place at
the American Church OF the Trim
ity and was witnessed by Marshal
Foch, Gen. weygsnd, and many per-
sons prominent in the American col
ony.
Z = 4
MAJ. Gen. Leonard Wood and W.
Cameron Forbes have been invited
by the government of China to visit
that country when they have con-
cluded their present mission in the
Philippines. They will accept the
invitation, IL Is understood, and will
spend some time in China before re-
turning to the United States.
The Washington herald., 1921-06-05

Mrs. Baxter. wife OF Capt W. J..
Baxter, u. S. N, Is visiting her SON
in-law and daughter, Lieut.. NJ. w.
Hutchinson. u s. NJ, and Mrs.
Hutchinson. at their home in Annap-
oils, Md.
Evening journal., 1921-08-02
MILLIONS Of
RUSSIANSON
DEATH BRINK
Kerensky Says Never Has
Such a Calamity Con-
frOnted a Nation
THINKS FAMINE WILL
ELIMINATE RADICALS

PARIS. Aug. .. Omitted Press)-
Fifteen million persons In Russia
will perish OF hunger and disease
this year II Immediate aid is not ex-
tended, Alexander Korensky declar-
ed today In an exclusive interview
with the United Press.
Never in the history OF the world
has such calamity confronted a
nation" Keronsky declared. Never
was there such mass OF people
left without provisions. exposed TO
disease. famine and plague.
Even the great famines OF China
and India are not 90 be compared
with that IN Russia"
The former Premier returned to-
day from Prague where ne has been
eXhorting Czecho-SlovaSians to aid
the Russians. He said refugees en-
countered there gave him informa-
tion on which his statements were
based.
"A minimum Of 1900. 600 tons of
wheat Is necessary 70 save Russia
/ kerenslSy declared. He said the fam
inc will lead TO the elimination OF
Moscow's radical leader and the al.
innate reorganization OF the govern.
ment.
Evening journal., 1921-08-02
elliott TO KEEP
DELAWAREDRY
New Prohibition Director
Says He'll Go After All
Y Law Violators
RETAINS BOYCE'S
OFFICE HELP

Robert B. Elliott. Of Seaford. who
has been named Prohibition Director
for Delaware TO succeed W. Truxton
Boyce, OF Stanton. was in Whining
ton today. making arrangements to
begin his new duties. II is probable
he will be sworn into Office either
late this afternoon or some time to-
morrow.
Mr.. Elliott said II was his inten-
tion TO follow the policy OF Mr..
Boyce. the retiring director in en-
forcement Of the prohibition statutes.
Il shall endoavor to deal fairly
with all. but shall go after violators
OF the prohibition laws without hesi-
tation, and without fear or favor"
"Do you intend 70 reside IN will
mington7" Mr.. Elliott was asked.
Tor the present shall retain
my home in Seaford. shall. how
ever. be in this city most OF my
time. AS my duties cover the en-
tire State I shall be able to look
after all three counties while jour
neying between seaford and will
mington."
Mr.. Elliott also announced that
Continued on Page Fifieen)
Evening journal., 1921-08-02
MORERAILROAD
men AT WORK
Workers Advisory Board
Says Pennsy is Violating
Federal Decision
DENY POLICE
ARE AT SHOPS

with officials OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad going ahead with the work
OF re-employing former employees
OF the Todd's Cut shops under the
proposed piece work plan there was
no apparent change today in the
local situation as result OF the de-
cision OF the Federal Labor Board
announced on Sunday.
Railroad officials this morning de-
MED that special police were as
signed to Todd's Cut shops yester-
day when the piece work was started
for the first time and a number OF
former employees and also some Of
those who have held their jobs
started to work on that basis. Some
employees OF the road however. said
today that most OF the members OF
the police force OF this division were
at the shops yesterday. No trouble
whatever has been reported at the
shops.
At the railroad Offices this morning
il was said that more than 200 for
mer employees have been re-employed
to work at the shops under the
piece work plan and that fifty others
were at the Master Mechanics Of
fee today seeking unemployment
Continued on Page Ffteen.)
Evening journal., 1921-08-02
British Withdraw Idea of
Preliminary Conference

to carry the State Department
through the conference.
All estimates Of the appropriation
needs OF the various departments
have 10 be handed In 20 Dawes by
August Is for preparation OF the
budget. How much is being asked
by the state Department TO provide
for the conference was not an
nounced.
America Is 70 be represented OFF,
cially on the reparations committee
Il was understood today on high
authority.
This Is expected 10 be a develop
ment OF the treaty that Secretary OF
state Hughes is now working out be-
tween the United States and Ger
many.
High officials OF the administra-
ton are understood to be firmly con-
vinced that IL Is vital TO American
interests that the United States hav,
an official instead Of the present un-
official voice on the reparations body
Evening journal., 1921-08-02
GUARDSMEN
TURN OUT IN
RAINATCAMP
Regimental Formation Dis
pensed With; All Sol
diers InOculated
MEN GET UP AT 5.45
O'CLOCK, NEW TIME
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special 90 The Evening Journal.
CAMP CHANDLER. NEW CAS-
TIE. Aug. 2-Members OF the 1ssth
Artillery Regiment. National Guard
OF Delaware. had touch OF real
soldier life this morning second
day of camp-when they had to
turn out IN the rain at reveille.
Cant get 'em up" seemed to have
more reality than ever as the bugles
pealed out the call for all TO turn
out OF their blankets that were
unusually welcome coverings during
the cool night
Camp IS being conducted on day
light saving time. and revielle was
al 5.45 o'clock
But, soldiers all. to at least two
thirds Of whom turning out in rain
or snow or hail or wind was no new
experience. they started in briskly
on their first full day OF camp rou-
tine. Setting up exercises and a
hearty breakfast that went 20 IN,
right spot soon had all but the un.
seasoned rockies ready for an.
duty call that might come along.
The revenle call was pretty hare
for the men from Newark. Dovei
and Milford to accustom themselves
to. as Il was 4.45 o'clock according
| to their hometown time.
Instruction under arms was dis
nenscd with this morning. Tn
school and manual OF arms was hel
under the sheds being constructe
for the housing Of the anti-aircrai
weapons and army trucks.
Major Victor d. Washburn, chi'
medical officer. gave an interestin
lecture on hygiene, especially dwell
ing on the disastrous effects OF arm
life Of diseases contracted by cart
less soldiers. Capt. c. F. Filkin
medical officer detailed from Fol
Mott. y. j.. also addressed the boy
on the care Of the feet. which
considered one OF the most impor
tant features OF camp life. The hi
Continued on Page Twenty-Five
Evening journal., 1921-08-02
Golden Voice SHIIed ForeUer at O'clock
This Morning Following An Operation for
an AbsceSs-Hdd Neuer Completely Re-
corered From Effects of PIeurisy Attack
in New York Last Winter
GAVE THANK OFFERING TO VIRGIN
FOR RECOVERY OF HIS VOICE

NAPLES. Aug. Omitted Prcss) -
Enrico Caruso. the worlds greatest
tenor. died here at 4 O'Clock this
morning.
His golden voice was stiTlcd for
ever when he failed 70 rally from a
relapse following an operation for
an nbsccss.
Caruso's death was expected for
several hours before the end came.
He never had completely rccov-
cred from the effects OF an operation
for plcurisy which he underwent In
New York last winter.
As a result of this operation. phA-
sicians stated. he suffered from A
diaphragInic absccss.
Another operation was performed
In an effort TO remove the accumu-
lated pus. but Il left Caruso badly
weakened and he sank rapidly.
Last Thursday the famous tenor
and his wife, the former Dorothy
Benjamin, went to a sanctuary in the
Pompeii valley. where he offered
prayers 10 the Blessed Virgin for the
recovery Of his voice. heard a mass
and gave 10000 francs as a thank
Offering.
Afterward Caruso visited the ex-
cavations at Pompen.
on Saturday he felt pains in his
abdomen. Those were the first
, warnings that the final Illness wa.
al hand.
He called a physician. who advised
him 10 go TO Naples and consult
specialists. Arriving In Naples on
Sunday night. Caruso called Pro-
tessors Sorgi. Carozanasodo and
Moscau.
After long consultation these
specialists diagnosed his case as
acute peritonis with a tendency to
spread. They decided 10 operate.
Caruso. whose fortitude when suf-
fering great pain was considered re-
Continued on Page Twenty-six
Evening journal., 1921-08-02
MAYOR VISITS
STREET DIRECTORS

Mayor Harvey made his appear
ance before the Board Of Directors
OF the Street and Sewer Department
at their meeting this morning for
the first time since he assumed Of
fee. He was greeted cordially by
each member Of the board and in
vited to attend all sessions. Mayor
Harvey's stay was brief but he in
quired as to what was done as to
repairs TO Washington street, from
Eleventh to the new bridge across
the Brandywine. He seemed satisfied
when informed that the delegation
OF citizens from that section APP
proved the plan Of the board, for
resurfacing OF the street only, with
out widening H.
Evening journal., 1921-08-02
THREE BID FOR
PRISONERS LABOR

Three proposals for employment
Of the $50 prisoners in the New
Castle County workhouse have been
received by Warden Plummer in be-
half OF the trustees. These proposals
we're sealed and will not be opened
until the September meeting Of the
board. as former Judge J. Frank
Ball Is away on his vacation.
The new contract will be made for
one or more years. for the employ
ment Of $50 men more or less, In
the workhouse shop. The proposals
must specify the kind OF work az
which the men will be employed
and set forth the amount 20 be paid
for the mems services.
The prisoners al present are en-
ploycd by Opponheim and Company.
OF Now York. and make trousers
and pants for that company. The
contract OF that company with tho
prison trustees expires December !
OF this year.
Evening journal., 1921-08-02
HEAVY SENTENCE
FOR SELLING DRUG

on a charge OF selling a narcotic
drug. oscar Clark. Negro, was fined
500 and costs and sentenced 10 one
year in the workhouse by Deputy
Judge Lynn in Municipal Court this
morning. Clark. testimony showed,
sold heroin to Nellie Harris and
Doll Baby" Thomas. Negresses.
Clark was arrested by Detectives
Wallace and Virden after Nellie had
purchased from him a deck" Of the
drug with a marked dollar bill fur
nished her by the officers. Clark and
his wife denied that he had sold
drugs to either OF the Negresses and
testified that the Harris girl brought
deck" OF heroin into their room
with her and asked permission to
use II there.
Evening journal., 1921-08-02

LONDON. Aug. Omitted Press).
The British government has dropped
the project OF a preliminary confer
ence to President Harding's propos-
ed disarmament conference. II was
officially stated today.
The conference Of British pro
miers which has been agitating for
such preliminary meeting 10 dis
cuss the Pacific problem has finish
ed It's work and will adjourn soon.
Premier Meighen OF Canada already
has withdrawn and is enroute to
Canada
WASHINGTON. Aug. 2. CUnited
Press)-Foreign powers Invited 10
attend the washington disarmament
and Pacific conference are 20 pay
their own expenses. according 20
present plans. 1t was indicated today
at the State Department
This stand became known today
when Secretary Hughes notified Di-
rector OF the Budget Dawes that an
extra appropriation will be needed
Evening journal., 1921-08-02
Thieves ROB
: STORE TWICE
IN So HOURS
Force French Street Busi-
ness House After Crawl
ing Through TransOm
ALERT COP FIRES
ON SECOND SUSPECT

After a lull OF a few days burg
lars have resumed activities in will
minSton. and that they have no fear
OF the police was shown last night
when one place was robbed the sec
ond time in less than thirty-six hours
while the police and detectives were
investigating the first robbery.
The National Confectionery Com
pany's store at the entrance TO the
National Theatre, French street
above Eighth, was broken into some
time early yesterday morning and
robbed OF a suit Of clothes belonging
TO David Smith. valued at $50: and
candy, ice cream. soft drinks. cakes.
cigars. cigarettes to the value OF
more than SIPS.
The burglars gained entrance by
pushing one OF their gang through
the transom over the door. Inside. he
unlocked the door admitting the
others. That the man pushed
through the transom was a heavy
set fellow is shown by the breaking
Of a shelf, upon which he rested
Continued on Page Twenty-Five
Evening journal., 1921-08-02
Stores OFFER
MANY BARGAINS
City Merchants Show
Tempting Array For Dol
lar Day Sales
LOOKING FOR
RECORD TRADE

Judged by the offerings advertised
in The Evening Journal today, the
merchants Of Wilmington intend do
ing their part in making FAN Dol
lar Day a complete success. Bargains
OF every kind have been prepared
for the occasion.
OF the Chamber OF Commerce, under
auspices OF which the day will be
celebrated, are delighted by the
manner in which merchants have
co-operated. Many more merchants
have signihed their intention Of
making more special sales than last
year, and applications for posters
Continued on Page Flfteen.l
Evening journal., 1921-08-02
WILL NOT WIDEN
WASHINGTON ST.
Improvement Will Consist
Only of Resurfacing
Thoroughfare
RESIDENTS HAD
FILED OBJECTION

Conforming 10 the requests and
petitions OF residents and property
owners on Washington street, be-
tween Eleventh and the new bridge
under construction, repairs TO the
street will consist OF resurfacing
only. and not widening as originally
planned by Board OF Directors Of the
Street and Sewer Department
This new plan was announced by
Continual on Page Flfteen.l.
Evening journal., 1921-08-02
KIWANIANL
Is BIRTHDAY BOOSTER

The weekly luncheon and meeting
OF the Kiwanis club will he held in
the DuBarry Room Of the Hotel
DUPONT tomorrow. The birthday
boosters for this week are X. A..
Horner, and William c. c. rey. presi-
dent OF tho Kiwanis Club. Il is also
rumored that William +. Taylor will
be there with a birthday prize.
Officers and members OF directors
OF kiwanis will hold their monthly
meeting on Thursday. one OF the
matters to be taken up will be the
list Of non-attenders.
Evening journal., 1921-08-02
TO ENTERTAIN oRPHANs.

The Chester Kiwanis Club viii
be host tomorrow to seventy-slx or
phans from the orphanage at Wal
lingford. Pa, and will entertain
them at Brandywine Springs Park.
Every club member having an auto
mobile will take one or more OF the
children to the park. providing his
guest with lunch and contributing
90 the entertainment fund.
II is likely that Wilmington XII
wanians will go to the park to greet
their Chester associates and help en-
tertain the Riddles"
Evening journal., 1921-08-02
PRESIDENT TODAY
AT WEEKS HOME

PORTLAND, Maine. Aug. 2 Omitted
Press) President Harding arrived
here today aboard the Maylower.
enroute to the home Of Secretary of
War Weeks in the White Mountains.
where he takes a seven-day vaca-
tion, the longest since he entered the
White House.
The President left the Mayiiower
here and made the trip through the
mountains TO Lancaster. n. H., by
automobile
Gov. Baxter. the Mayor and Sem
ator Hale. Of Maine, who is travel
ing with the President. were present
This is President Harding's first
trip into New England since he was
nominated over a year ago.