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Evening journal., 1921-02-14
new FORCEN
SCHOOL WORK
Parent-Teacher Association
Shows Rapid Growth
Last Six Months
REPORT MADE AT
DOVER MEETING

At n conference OF educators. held
IN Dover on Friday. Mrs. John B.
Cleaver read an interesting report on
the work OF the Delaware Parent
Teachers Association. The report IN
part followss
The Delaware Parent-Teachers
Association II not new organiza-
ton. but IL has taken on new
growth and development within the
past six months that IL most en-
couraging. We believe that az the
purposes and opportunities OF this
work become more widely known.
that the unlimited possibilities for
clearing the atmosphere OF confusion
and Misunderstanding will be recog
nized and gladly embraced by a sub
stantiai majority OF the citixens OF
the whole State. The driving force
OF the weakened interest in Parent
Teachers Organization is true CO
operation between the school and tho
community. We are building sub
stantia1ly and growing steadily from
day TO day.
Early in November. there wore
six affiliated associations. There are
now o. associations who have reg
istered their desire TO afnliate and
TO carry on the definite State pro-
gram which has been offered IA
them. twenty-five OF these are In
New Castle county. 81 in Kent
county and zl In Sussex county
with new reports coming in every
few days. The membership OF these
81 associations Is not complete by
any means. They are all workinG
10 enroll members from every home
in their respective districts. In ad-
dition to this the cooperation OF the
Delaware Negro Civics League has
been secured and their membership
OF over i10O is carrying out tn,
same program"
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
W. W. BOTTOMLEY,
BUSINESS MAN, DEAD

William Ward Bottomuey. aged a.
years, died at his home in the Bot
tomley Apartments, Seventh and
orange SITS. Friday night OF kidney
trouble. Funeral services will be
held at . o'clock tomorrow after
noon. with interment in the Chester
Rural Cemetery.
Mr.. Bottomley leaves widow
and fve children. four daughters
and one son.
Mr.. Bottomley was born in Ches-
ter. Pa, coming to this city twenty
years ago. He first located Al
Fourth and Market streets. where
he manufactured and sold sails tnd
awnings. He moved from there 10
King street below Third street. later
going to Fourth and Tatnan streets.
Six years ago he moved 10 the pres
ent location al Seventh and Orange
streets.
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
SEE WASTE IN NEW
MARKET ST. BRIDGE

Al a meeting OF residents OF the
northeast section OF Wilmington. as
senbled in town meeting In kings
wood NJ. r. church Friday reso-
buttons were passed deploring the
action OF the board OF trustees OF
Brandywine Methodist Episcopal
Church In approving the destruction
OF the existing Market street
bridge over the Brandywine creek
and favoring the building OF a new
structure.
IL b. said by many resident that
the present Market street bridge is
substantial. and with the eNpendi-
ture OF $4,000 can be made TO serve
every requirement. The expenditure
OF any money 20 destroy servicable
bridge is a waste OF money. they as
sert. They also asked that the
church withdraw It's approval as
being against public good.
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
DIES WHILE READING
PAPER In HOME

Stricken with heart trouble while
reading a paper al his home. ST.
West seventh ST.. Friday night. Ed
win ". Ewing. aged 73 years. died.
Mr. Ewing was born in Roland
willie. Md. and has been a resident
OF this city about So years. He was
an empioye OF the Mccullough Iron
Works and was we'll known In po-
iitical circles For several years he
was president OF the Democratic
eague. and was a lifelong Demo
crat He WIS also a member Of
the Brandywine Lodge. shield Of
Honor
Mr Ewing is survived by his
widow. Mrs Sarah A. Ewing and
Two daughters. Mrs. l. A. kershaw
and Mrs. G.. J. Morgan both Of this
city. and granddaughter. Miss
Marion Kershaw. He is also sur
vived by twin brother. Eiwood
Ewing. OF Rolandsville. Nd and a
sister. Mrs. George Cole Of this city.
Funeral arrangements have not
been completed
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
SET UP STANDARDS
FOR CHIROPODISTS

a bill which has for its purpose.
the licensing OF chiropodists has
been presented TO the Legislature
by Representative ]. r. Mari. OF
Wilmington. This bill proposes to
register all chiropodists now prac-
ticing in the State and 10 demand OF
future practitioners a high school
education and a diploma from some
college OF chiropody recognized by
the State Board OF Medical Exam
iners.
The chiropodists In this State. all
members OF the Delaware Associa-
tion OF Chiropodists. are striving 10
have this measure enacted so that
the public may be protected from
the travelling charlatan and the
quack foot specialist Twenty
four States and the District OF Co
lumbia have already enacted simi-
lar legislation
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
WILL GET so PER CENT.
In FARM BUREAU

Special TO The Evening JourneL
NEWARK. Feb. i4.-'This mem
bership drive. when complete. l.
going 70 comprise eighty per cent
OF the farmers OF New Castle
County IL has exceeded even our
greatest expectations" said County
Agent X. o. Bausman. referring TO
the New Castle County Farm Blu
reau membership drive. In AN ad-
dress Friday at Farm Bureau
meeting held IN the Fairuew com
munity.
A large number OF farmers were
out and discussed local problems
which they propose TO work out
through their new Farm Bureau or
ganizaton- The main subject be-
fore the meeting was the co-opera-
tive purchase OF clover seed. Every
farmer OF the community will be-
given an opportunity To put In an
order for clover seed and the high.
est quality seed will be secured. The
Farm Bureau ofnce viii test the
seed for impurities and termination
The buying OF binder twine occa
stoned an animated discussion. re
sulting In adoption OF a motion tina
the farmers co-operatively purchas
their binder twine this season. Las
year those communities whicl
bought their twine on this plan ex
perienced a saving OF cents pc
pound
The policy adopted az the meetin
was that In this cooperative buyin
that local dealers would not be ig
/ nOred.
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
ARREST FnNNEY ON
2-YEAR OLD WARRANT

william Finney. for whom a war
rant was sworn out more than two
years ago on a charge OF selling a
narcotic drug. found TO his surprise
and dismay on Friday that his al
legged offense had not been forgotten
and that Detective Robert j. Wallace
has an excellent memory.
Detective Wallace spied Finney'
a former pugilist. al Third and Tat
nall streets Friday. recognizing
him as the Negro who disappeared
from wilmington after a warrant
had been sworn out for him on May
"a. 1918. The Negro said thar he
returned here only three or four
DAYS ago.
Finney il alleged 10 have sold a
narcotic drug 10 Blanche Collins and
another Negress.
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
FINE SWEARING WOMAN.

Loudly swearing and otherwise
creating a nuisance at Tenth and
Walnut streets about 1890 O'Clock
on Saturday. Anna Molina. Negress.
was arrested by Police oficer
wilkinson on a charge OF disorderly
conduct. Her arrest failed 10 have
any impression on her. however,
and when the police matron at
tempted 10 search her, she became
80 disorderly that she had 20 be con-
fined IN one OF the ordinary cells
Annals attitude was considerably
more agreeable when she was ar
raigned before Deputy Judge Lynn,
in Municipal Court on Saturday, hut
just the same hor previous conduct
was not overlooked and she was
nned $40 and costs. Anna didn't
seem 20 quite understand why an
lofncsr should have TO pick on a
poor girl like ma"
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
AGENT
ESCAPES CONVICTION

MANASSAS. Va. Feb. "A Omitted
Press) William C.. Han. prohibi-
ton agent charged with murder OF
two whisky runners al Fishers Hill.
two years ago. was liberated on SAT-
urday and the case quashed when
the jury reported il was unable TO
agree.
II was HaTi's third trial on the
charge and the third time juries
had disagreed.
The jory reported four times in
thu last case. and after being locked
up all night. was discharged this
morning when II reported il still
was dealocked. The balloting stood
nine for conviction and three for
acquittal throughout
The case was quashed on motion
by Commonwealth Attorney Lion.
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
BILL AIMED At
ORDER SOCIETY
Would Repeal Law That
Gives Organization Half
of Fines
d. J. REIN1ARDT
OPPOSES 1T

Conziderabie opposition has Dr.
veloped to a bill introduced several
days ago IN the Legislature 20 ~
peal a Law under which the Law
OF the zines recovered In criminal
prosecutions In the state. wherv
the evidence II furnished by the
society.
In a letter to Joseph s. f4amittOn.
president OF the Law and order
Society. former Attorney General
David j. Reinhardt. says he believes
the bill should be defeated. The
Reinhardt letter. which has been
sent 70 every member OF the legis-
lator follows:
Joseph S. Hamilton. ESQ.
President Law and order Society.
Wilmington. Del
My Dear Sir. My attention has
been called TO a bill now before the
General Assembly OF this state.
which provides for the repeal OF the
act which awards 20 the Law and
order Society one-half OF such fines
as may be recovered In criminal
prosecutions In this State. where
the evidence is furnished by the
society.
believe this bill should be de-
feated and that the act awarding
fines should be- continued as law In
this State. During my four years In
Office az Attorney-General. the Law
and order Society. upon many oc-
I cafiiona rendered great and valuable
assistance TO the Stale I'm the way
OF obtaining evidence OF crime. and
believe that the society was fuiiy
entitled TO that part OF such fines az
/ IL received.
Very truly yours.
(signed) David j. Reinhardt.
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
GIVES CREDIT TO
SUSSEX OFFICIALS

Regarding recent arrests in Sus-
sex county OF men on charges OF ar
eon. Attorney General Sylvester ID.
Townsend. Jr.. on Saturday made the
following statement;
I'm recent issues OF some OF the
Wilmington papers credit has been
given for the arrest. confession and
indictment OF three persons charg-
ed with arson in connection with
the burning OF the home OF William
I.auer. near Seaford. on December
90. 1919. BY way OF correction
want TO say that all the credit is
due to Deputy Attorney General
Charles =. Richards. former game
Warden Dilahay and a magistrate
and constable OF Sussex county
whose names do not recall.
simply conferred with Mr.. Rich
ards as TO the proper time for ar
resting one OF the defendants"
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
No PARK Plan
NNEW CHARTER
Board Therefore DeferS
Treasurer Election for
the Present
AGAIN URGE
PARK PLAYHOUSE

Awaiting the action OF the State
Legislature on the proposed new
charter for Wilmington. the Board
OF Park Commissioners, at It's month
ly meeting Friday afternoon. de-
ferred until the next meeting the
matter OF electing a treasurer to sue
ceed william Bush. resigned. The
proposed charter does not provide
for a park commission
Mr.. Bush Is serving eight years
imprisonment in the workhouse for
embezzling s2O0. 200 in bonds from
the Wilmington Savings Fund So
ciety. OF which he was secretary and
treasurer.
a delegation from the Pine Street
Association. headed by Florence l.
Warren. appeared before the com
missioners and urged that the build
ing on the playground at Fourth and
Pine streets be improved. 80 that il
might be used for public meetings.
and that ChristiaRa Park be i'm
proved.
The delegation requested that the
board take action toward convert
ing the building on the Christiana
Park grounds into a house for the
use OF those using the park for ath-
lctic purposes They suggest that
dressing rooms and possibly show
ers and other fixtures be installed.
Members Of the board are in Ia
vor Of the proposed improvements.
- g..
the board. win arrange to have es-
Inmates OF the work drawn up and
these win be presented 10 City
Council.
The park extension committee OF
the board reported that arrange
ments are being made to have a
strip OF land In Alapocas Park. ad
joining that OF the Joseph Bancroft
& Sons Company. transferred TO the
park board to straighten the boun-
dary lines OF the park in that vi
cinity. The Bancroft company will
be given a portion OF the park hand
along the same boundary in ex-
change.
Work on the Rodney Square pro
ject has been held up because OF
the lack OF stone.
According to a report from the
committee in charge OF the placing
OF the statue II will be ready foi
dedication Independence Day. Gen
eral James Wilson is chairman OF
the committee.
A bin asking the State TO appro-
pirate $40. 900 the balance OF th'
S3o,0Oe fund needed for the com
pietion OF the monument, is now In
the hands Of a committee Of th'
legislature. II il hoped the bill viii
be passed so that the work on tn.
monument to Delaware's most Illus
trious citizen may be completed.
was pointed out that the ride o
Caesar Rodney was an accom- phsh
ment that not only cunched tn
signing OF the Declaration OF inde
pendence. but was a deed that ha
since echoed into every corner o
the world.
The reports OF Superintendent
Mack and OF the treasurer. the lat
ter's report being also prepared b.
Mr. Mack. showed a bank balanc
Of sS3s.35 Expenditures OF tn
past month aggregated 16.231.4s
including the payment OF S11,s72.4
TO the Onandaga Iitholite Compan,
for work on Rodney Square
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
WAR VETS
OPPOSE BONUS PLAN

Objection was made at a meeting
Friday night Of Ferdinand j. Spice-
Post. Veterans OF Foreign Wars. to
proposals that pensions be subHti--
tuted for bonuses for former service
men. Eleven former service men at
tended the meeting. The Veterans
also declared their opposition to tho
idea OF a referendum vote for the
bonus as has been proposed at
Dover. They declared that submit
ung the bonus 10 a vote would give
"slackers and draft dodgers an op--
portunity to defeat the plan.
Members OF the post Also Opposed
the proposed pension to former Ad-
jutanf General /. Pussy Wicker
sham. on the ground that during his
service he has not been In action
nor served out OF the country.
A resolution WIS adopted. urg-
ing Council 10 erect stafue in
I Rodney Square TO the veterans of
the civil war. The membership
committee reported twenty new
membera
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
HARLAN NEWS
READY FOR AXE
Genial Gerald Oscar Macon
ACHE, Its Editor, Hints
at Suspension
OF ECONOMY
CRACKING AT DOOM

Under the candid caption '-T'he
Harlan News is All Set For Intro
duction 10 bic Well Known Axe
senial Gerald oscar Maoonachie. edl-
Tor, publisher, handspring and pretty
nearly the whole works OF the week
ly organ Of the Harlan plant OF Uhe
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation.
Ltd, today clears his throat for a
swan song. Just as Ule Bethlehem
Corporation is Lid" 80 too. are the
days OF the Harlan News.
Utilizing its editorial plural pro
noun, and II averdup0is counts for
anything, he's entitled 10 a duel role,
Mr.. MscOnachie makes the following
announcement in botd-face type. uD-
abridged and unexpurEated
We've heard some mur-nurinss 70
the effect hat "a guy in this mans
boat yard don't know n hes got a
job from one DAY 10 the next
Wed just like 10 say that yOs
boys haven't got a single. SOLITARY
thing on US. The Harlan News h
going west- one OF these charming
~ mlld winter days.
The Economy Whip has cracked 10
our editorial saDctum the same a. Il
has everywhere else We pointed
out that the Yard ,Vofld fold UP like
an accordion n the Harlan News fail
ed 10 blossom as usual on envelope
day. But you never saw suoh gam
blersl They aclualb snid they'd
take chance Can yuh amagin
att And not even an opportunity
10 80 back with the tools.
You ought 10 have seen our face
after we got the sour news. The
barber charged us double for remov-
ing the fringe 1t was 80 long. mot
the fringe our face We don't
know when the axe s going 10 de-
scend in the region Of the collar but
ton. but it's an ready for the down
ward stroke. Great gObs Of gloom
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
JUNIOR GbEE ENrERrAINs.

Under the auspices OF the
women's civics Club. OF Richardson
Park. an entertainment was pre-
sented Friday evening by members
OF the Junior Glee Club az the home
OF Mrs John Postles. Race street
and the Newport pike. The pro-
gram opened with a series OF tab
leaux, in which the characters Of
Uncle sam" and Miss Columbia. !"
were taken by willard ad Evelyn
Fooks. REGULATIONS were given by
Ann HELEN, Elsie Conway. Vera
Maxwell and Dorothy Conway. Vera
Berg entertained with a Scotch
dance. The playlet entitled The Old
Woman in the Shoe" was presented
in a most delightful manner. Fol-
lowing the play the program ended
with songs and recitaions by mem
bers OF the glee club.
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
DAMON STORY
TOUCHES PRISONERS

The degree team OF the knights
OF Pythias presented the play "Da-
man and Pythias." TO inmates or
the New Castle County Workhouse
Friday. The presentation caused
many OF the prisoners 20 give way
TO their feelings with tears.
The RI Rev. Bishop Philip Cook
and Chancellor Charles NJ. Curtis
visited the Workhouse yesterday af-
tcrnoon.
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
JEWISH SERVICE
MEN GET HOLIDAYS

Officers and enlisted men Of the
Jewish fafth in the United states
xrmy will be given two days fur
lough for the Passover holidays, be
ginning April p. IL was announced
today by the Jewish Welfare Board.
an order having been issued by SEQ
retary OF War Baker.
Under this order considerable
number OF Jewish men will be en-
sbled 10 celebrate the Sedars at their
homes. Where soldiers are station
ed too FAR away from their homes 10
permit Of this. me Jewish Welfare
Board will arrange community Seder
celebrations In town adjacent 10 army
posts.
A similar order FOR furloughs FOR
Jewish men In the Navy has been
issued by Secretary Daniels.
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
MRS. CLARA sHTOFMAN DEAD.

Mrs. Clara Shtofman. ~ years
old. or s17 West Fourth street. died
az her home Friday. following a
short illness from pneumonia Mrs.
Shtofman was horn in Russia and
came 10 Wilmington over 80 years
ago. She Is survived by her hus-
band. Nathan Shtofman. and hve
children. Jack. Norman. Samuel and
Reba Shtofman OF this city, and
Isaac Shtowman. OF New York City.
Morris Shtofman. clothier. 726 Mar
ket street, is an uncle OF Mrs Shtof-
man.
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
TRIED TO GET IN
2ND STORY WINDOW

Disturbed by a man trying TO enter
the next door house boy the second
story route Friday night. D. T.. Nc
COLON. OF 232 Monroe street. had
charge OF disorderly conduct.
Hearing OF the case was continued
until Tuesday by Deputy Judge Lynn
boz Municipal Court on Saturday. at
the request or John ". BRADY.
Flemming's attorney.
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
AUTOS HIT HEAD on.

Automobiles. operated by Frank
Werkheiser, 1905 Ia Scott street.
and Edward Sipple. OF New London.
Pa. coliided head-on, on Ksnnett
pike Friday NIGHT. Both machines
were badly damaged and Mr.. Wsrk-
hsaEnr wns slightly injured, State
Highway Policeman Earl Cole re-
sponded to the calls for hein and
assisted in strengthening out matters
Temporarily.
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
srNpAY scnooL RALnY.

Members OF the Peninsula Metho-
dist Protestant Church held a sum
day school rally In the lecture room
OF the y NJ. e.. A. Friday cvenlne-
The evening was a social function ar
which music both verbal and instru-
mental. athletic stunts and games or
''Ye Olden Times" were the features
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
pTRSONAIS

The engagement OF Mrs. Ann W.
steele. 2209 Boulevard and Earl A.
spencer OF Spencer, Mass, is an
nounced. The wedding will take
place in June.
Mrs. S. d. Paschall and Mrs. Sam
1eI Bancroft sailed today for Mas
eau and will later visit Florida.
James J. Wyatt. 507 West Fourth
street. is critically IN at his home.
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
BEGGED IN sTOREs. DISMISSED.

when IL developed that his al
legged begging took place In stores
in East Fourth streets. between Mar
ket and King streets. and not on the
streets. as Is prohibited by law. John
W. Bentley was dismissed on a
charge OF begging by Judge Lynn In
Municipal Court on Saturday. Bent
ley pleaded guilty.
Police Sergeant Devenish. who ar
rested the man. said Bentley had
been drinking He has warned him
on pr-yions occasions about begging.
he asserted.
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
THINK BOY GOT HER MONEY!

While shopping In Market street
Mrs. j. s. McCauley OF Galena- Md.
lost $40 In paper money which She
Mrs. McCauley reported her lose To
Traffic Ohicer sheehy and as the
boy is known h Is likely he will be
arrested unless the money Is re-
turned.
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
rwo OYSTER boats AT WHARF

Two oyster schooners are az the
Municipal Wharf. Front and
church streets and viii remain over
tomorrow TO supply needs OF house
holders. who prefer TO buy their
bivales direct from the ship. There
has been no change In price OF $50
bushel or 40 cents peck.
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
TAKES PAIN OUT
OF RHEUMATISM
Keep Sloan's handy FOR backache
strains and sprains. too

CLOAN'S Eminent has been sold
~ for 80 years. Today. it Is more
popular than ever. There can bc
but one answer-Sloan's produces
results
Applied without rubbing, it pene-
crates TO the afflicted part. bringing
relief from rheumatic twinges. sci-
auca. sore. stifi. strained muscles.
backaches. spralns and other exc
tcrnal pains. often the result of ex-
posure u leaves no mussiness. skin
stain or ciogged pores
Get large bottle FOR greater
economy. Keep it handy for use
when needed Your druggist has it.
Three sizesL35c. 70c. $40.
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
nay OLE PRAYER.

International Day OF Prayer viii
ne held in Delaware Avenue Rap
tist Church. on Friday, February
Is. The meeting which win open at
, o'clock. win be under the leader
ship OF Mrs William Pettinefn.
president OF tho society.
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
WILLIAM c. DEvINE REcovERs

william g. Devine, OF the Grantiey
Apartments. who has ham seriously
m with nervous prostitution and
neuritis. has recovered Eufhotpntiy 10
be about and expects 20 be able To
leave his home IN day or two, Mr..
Devne, who waHl connected with the
Wilmington Trust Company for
many. years. is Aew In the insurance
business.
Evening journal., 1921-02-14

Kuropatkin. one OF the chief mill
tary figures in both the Russo-Jap-
anese and World Wars. has heen re-
ported 10 have died or been assassin
sted at various times since the Boil
shevik regime began. but in each In
stance a denial was later sent out
Evening journal., 1921-02-14
KUROPATKIN Is
REPORTED DEAD

WARSAW. Feb. Il Omitted Press)
A wireless dispatch from Moscow
today reported that General Kuro-
patlxin is dead.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-05-15

big game huntin'. campin', hyin',
swimmin'. reviews o. world topics,
reviews o. national questions, lives
OF every buddy, house keepin', maya
gines devoted L home bUildin'. phys
ical culture. health an hygiene.
flower grownin'. mushroom culture.
home decoratin' an tn movies. We
didn't used T. take tn Police Ca
cite home. We had & read il in a
barber shop. Ii contained picture o.
bank robbers an murderers. an
maybe a beautiful female trapeze
artist. or celebrated opera boune
queen. However. We now take a
movie magazine home an spread II
before the family. We think nOthin'
O. hosiery ads Bus tn point Is. Their
must be a hundred thousan' strong.
able bodied writer's contributin' Z
these hundred O. magazines who
should be dispersed an driven into
tn useful channels O. life-this vast
ed energy should be bridled an
utilized Z build up tn country. II
somethin' hain's done were liable L
develop into a Notion o. bOwlers an
movie fans, an canoeists an golfers.