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Evening journal., 1921-05-25
STRAWBERRIES TAKE
SLUMP in PRICE

Housewives who attended the
street market today in search OF
bargains in food stuns were in high
glee over the slump in the straw
berry market. Berries which were
reported several weeks ago to have
been killed by the cold weather sud
denly came to life and 80 quart
crates sold al 50 and $3.50 whole
sale today. Buyers were scarce and
the berries retailed at 12 and 10
cents a quart. With sugar retailing
at Ga cents per pound and berries
TO be had at seven cents a box when
purchased in crate lots. housewives
who prepare for rainy days by pre-
serving will be busy tho remainder
of the week.
Notwithstanding the reported loss
Of the berry and fruit crops by the
severe cold periods of the early
spring. shipments of strawberries
over the Delaware Division OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad have exceed
ed the shipments of last year 10 date
by 5000 per cent. indicating a bum
per crop.
Berries 90 the number OF S72.49S
quarts were shipped yesterday as
compared with 69.726 quarts shipped
on the corresponding date last year.
A total of 3.234.795 quarts of straw
berries have been shipped 10 date. as
compared with 99.4S2 quarts shipped
during the corresponding period last
year
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
CITY NOT Open
To GAMBLERS
Not One Gambling House
in Town, Police Depart
ment Declares
OF COURSE SOME
"PLAY" BASEBALL

superintendent Of Police Black
comics the charge in Philadelphia
1ewspaper. this morning that gam
ling hourishes in this city. The
0hlcf declares there was not one
-ambllng house In Wilmington and
hat r any officer is found protect
0" such a place he will go the
mit' 20 see that the officer is
cropped from the Bureau Of Po-
ce.
Captain Of Detectives Benson also
,clarod there are no gambling
.Huses in Wilmington.
'Of course" said Captain Ben
SON. "as IN all large cities. crap
sames. betting on baseball games
and other such petty gambling may
found here. but the games are
not protected by the police. As to
he charge that certain Philadelphia
Gamblers are operating here. it is
untrue. The statement regarding the
Philadelphia gamblers probably grew
nut of the opening of such place
ID this city some wsrNs ago. The
bureau of Police knew in advance
what was being done ana mad men
there 20 secure evidence. Evidently
some one tipped the alleged pro-
prietors as the place was in opera
ton only fcw hours. and has been
closed since that time
Evening journal., 1921-05-25

AGAIN MARK
Dublin WAR
Sim Feiners Burn Customs
House Before Shot Down
in Streets
HAND GRENADES KILL
MANY NNOCENTS

DUBLIN. May 25-CUnited Press)
Many civilians were killed here
today In fighting between members
Of the Irish Republican army and
black and tans following capture OF
the customs house by the Sim Feln-
ers
Operating with the utmost bold
ness. a large band of Sim Feiners
rushed the customs house and took
possession OF the government and
municipal office there. Desks were
searched and the floors covered with
litter Of discarded papers. other
documents were seized
Bottles of petrol were broken and
the innammahie material poured
over the floor and furniture. then
igntcd
As they emerged from the build
ing the Sim Feiners were met by a
detachment of black and tans lop-
ing through the streets. their rifles
and bayonets ready for instant ac-
ton.
The Sim Feiners hurled hand
grenadcs The black and tans opened
hre with rifles Caught between the
fighters many civilians were killed
other spectators fed without at
tempting 90 carry away the wounded
Meanwhile, behind the Sim Fein
Continued on Page SKI.
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
BAYARD is
OPPOSED To
PROHIBITION
Member of Organization to
Seek Repeal of "Wet"
Amendment
WITHIN HIS RIGHTS, HE
TELLS DRY LEADER

Thomas F. Bayard. Democratic
nominee for mayor. in an open letter
today. replying TO letter OF the Rev.
=. G. Prettyman. superintendent Of
the Anu-Saloon League. admits he
Is a member OF the Association
Against the Prohibition Amendment.
and says the object OF that organ
ization is 10 seek the repeal OF the
1Sh (prohibition) amendment. and
not to "nullify' IL. as Mr.. Prettyman
set forth. Mr.. Bayard points out he
is within his constitutional rights
10 seek the repeal OF the prohiNi-
tion amendment His letter. setting
forth his attitude is as follows:
Wilmington. Delaware.
May 25. 1921.
Mr.. +. C. Prettyman. Supt PENN
sula District. the Anti-Saloon
League Of Delaware. 100 West
Eighth street. Wilmington. Della
ware:
Dear Sir:
am writing TO acknowledge your
letter sent me by registered mail
dated May 21 1921. and. in answer
ing tho same. will take up each
paragraph OF your letter in the ex-
act order as they appear and for the
Continued on Page six)
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
Rouging Of Knees Is
MLddyS Latest Secret
NEW YORK. \

NEW YORK. May 25.-The latest
style secret.
Women are rouging their knees.
But. according TO Sidney Brooks.
who made this revelation today 10
won't be a secret very long il the
girls continue 10 wear 'em shorter
and roll 'om lower.
Brooks. former hair-dresser in
the Cars palace and now manager
of the beauty parlor in the Waldorf
Astoria. said that recently some of
his feminine assistants had been
called upon TO initiate clients in the
art Of beautifying their knees.
Some time ago, as the public is
fairly well aware now. women began
20 roll their stockings below their
knees" said Brooks.
LAS skirts continued to grow
shorter IL became apparent with
what disclosures that might result
while sitting in the present conven-
tional posture or crossing a windy
street or boarding a taxi. as much
attention should be paid to the knees
as TO the face-by the women them
selves. I mean
"Eruged knees are the result.
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
II WANT ON
SCHOOL BOARD
Mrs. Warner and !. V.
Dorrell Are Latest to
File
E. M. VERNON is
NEW CANDIDATE

There are now an even dozen
nominees for the seven-member City
School Board which is to be elected
on June II.
Two additional petitions for nomi-
nations were hled today with NJ
Howard Jester. secretary Of the
Board Of Education These we're in
behalf OF Mrs. A. d. Warner. sr.
and J. Victor Dorren, colored. and
brought the total number Of names
filed up to twelve
only one day and a half remain in
which to file nominating papers. as
all names which are to 20 on the
ticket must be in Mr.. testers office
by o'clock. local time. Friday
afternoon.
Eugene NJ. Vernon, 1905 Delaware
avenue. has announced himself a
candidate for the new board and is
one Of the first to issue campaign
card. He is a graduate Of the vii
mington High School and Of Prince
ton University. He gives his quali-
hcations for membership on the
Board Of Education as follows.
First. education; second. busi-
ness ability; third, character. and
fourth. interest in the public schools" "
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
STATEWIDE
Interest IN
new JUDGES
Salisbury Men Talk of Op-
posing Senator WOlcOtt
For Chancellor
PREDICT FAILURE
OF FRACTIONAL MOVE

Widespread interest has been
manifested in the announcement by
Governor Denney. OF his appoint
nient Of four members of the state
iudiciary-Chief Justice James Pen
newill TO serve another term. Sena-
tor Josiah o. Wolcott. TO be Chan
cellor; w. Watson Harrington TO be
Resident Associate Judge for Kent
county. and Charles Sudler Richards
to be Resident Associate Judge for
Sufsex county.
The greatest interest possibly is
ir the selection OF Senator Wolcott
ior Chancellor. inasmuch as he is a
II 'mocrat and is named to succeed
chancellor Charles NJ. Curtis. a Re
publican. The appointment of
senator Wolcott as chancellor. as
az pointed out In these columns
csterday. will give the State a bi-
PARTISAN Supreme Court Of three Re
"ablicans and three Democratic
ildges
There was some talk today among
Democrats Of the salisbury faction
which has never lost an opportun-
-iy to oppose the advancement OF
Senator Wolcott Of trying TO build
up an opposition TO his confirmation
ir the State Senate when il meets
Continued on Page Ski.
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
BARBARITIES
BREAKOUT IN
SILESIA;EYES
GOUGED OUT
Both Germans and Poles
Report Many Bodies Mu-
tiliated After Savage
Fighting
BRITAN-FRANCE
MAY GET TOGETHER

PARIS. May 25.-(United Press,
The Allies today demanded thai
tho Polish government close hef
Silosian frontier,
In "a note 10 Warsaw the Allied
council Of Ambassadors pointed on
that Germany has closed her frontier
and demanded that Poland follow
the example.
The council denied a request from
Berlin that the Germans be permits
ted TO reclaim anti tank guns left 10
Upper Silesia.
Great Britain and France appear
ed today TO have been drawn closer
together after their threat OF sepa-
ration on the Slesian situation.
II was believed certain the Pre-
mier BRAND will be given a vote Of
confidence 20 carry out his policy
which he expressed yesterday as
considering the welfare OF the Al
lies before taking up Frances in
| ternal politics"
During almost two hours OF har.
Continued on Page SIX.
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
REPUBLICANS IN
Line FOR PARTY
Will Support 1t Now as
They Did Last Fall, Says
Leroy Harvey
FOR BUSINESS-LIKE
CITY GOVERNMENT

Declaring that voters viii stand
behind the Republican party locally
as staunchly as they did nationally
and thai Nfmington is destined TO
become big seaport. Leroy Har-
vey. Republican nominee FOR mayor,
called forth apr 'e by a speech
before the LeaeL. .l Colored Re
publican Women ai meeting last
night lin National Han.
Charles Warner. Republican State
chairman. also made speech in
which he commended the women
FOR their excellent support. Mrs.
Alice Dunbar Nelson, presided.
Il am not much OF a political
speaker" Mr.. Harvey said in OPEN
ing his address. In fact, / made
my first political speech only two
weeks ago. Some of my Democratic
friends have had a great deal of fun
in commenting upon the way In
which I have eulogized the Republi-
can party In the first place. it Is a
Continued on Page Four.
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
R. R. SIGNALMEN
FIRST TO VOTE
Will Select Three Commit
teemen to Look After
Their Interests
CAST BALLOT
NEXT SATURDAY

Ballots are being distributed by
the Pennsylvania railroad 20 its em-
ployeg for the -pvrpose - seleaang
r. representatives under the new plan
recently announced by General W.
W Atterbury. vce-rresident in
charge Of operation
The first group of employees to
vote. the signal department. will
cast their ballots on next Saturday.
The ballots provide for the selection
OF three representatives who will
act for the employees in all matters
affecting Their wehaie. after each
group has selected its representa-
tives. the whole number will be
formed into a general committee.
with chairman elected by itself.
The general committee cor such
portion Of il as may he decided by
the committee will speak and act for
the employees before the general
Continued on Page FOUR.
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
CAR STOP CASE Is
AGAIN POSTPONED

Argument on the question as TO
whether the Department of Public
Safety. the Board of Public Utility
Commissioner or the Street and
Sewer Department has jurisdiction
over the regulation of trolley car
traffic on the city streets was de-
ferred for one week boy Judge Hast
ings in Municipal Court this morn
ing.
The case was continued until that
time at the request of Philip L. Car
rett and Ayres j. Slockley. who were
retained as counsel by the Board of
Utility commissioners on Monday
night
The argument will be heard in the
case of William n. Colt, a trolley
car motorman. who was arrested. In
order To provide a test case. on a
charge Of violating the traffic rules
Of the Police Department I'm stop
ping Delaware avenue car on the
Market street corner al Tenth and
Market streets, which is required by
a recent ruling of the utilities board.
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
EMPTY HIS STOMACH
OF WOOD ALCOHOL

Charles r. Cunningham. aged 26
years. 234 Madison street. was found
at Fourth and Spruce streets. this
morning evidently suffering from
the effects Of having drunk wood al
cohoi
Acting Sergeant Dutton at once
summoned the police ambulance
which carried Cunningham TO the
Delaware Hospital. where the stom-
ach pump was applied. Cunningham
was unconscious when placed I'm the
ambulance. but revived under treat
ment az the hospital and may re-
cover. although his condition Is
thought to- be serious.
lie was questioned at the hospital
by members OF the detective bureau
and is understood 20 have told where
he obtained the liquor
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
FOR
TWO SHIPYARDS
Harlan and Jackson Plants
See Return of Industrial
Activity
CAR WORK ALSO
MAY COME HERE

Partial revival Of Industrial ac-
tivity IN Wilmington Is seen in the
announcemcnt ofetwo of the largest
local plants of the receipt Of con-
tracts for new work The Harlan
Plant OF the Bethlehem shipbuild-
ing Corporation viii build a coast
wise tankship for the Atlantic Re-
hning Company. a subsidiary Of the
Standard oil Company and the
jackson and Sharp Plant of me
American Car and Foundry Com
pany will construct three big wood
en- lighters for the Government
Several other contracts are pending
Additional work is also reported at
the local Bethlehem branch.
The tanker for which Harlan has
contracted 10 build will be of steel
along modep lines. rhe vessel will
have a deadweight tonnage of 2700.
length of 276 feet, width Of 80
feet and will have a depth of 20 feet.
Continued From Page six.
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
MRS. GRANTS PIANO
GOES TO COMMUNITY

The executors OF the estate OF Mrs
Martha *. Grant. who died recently,
have awarded a piano specified in
her will to Silverbrook NJ. r. Church
for its community house soon TO be
erected. The executors. comprising
the Equitable Trust Company, Dr.
irwin NJ Finn and Manship Hurlock,
have decided that the award Of the
piano to Silverhrook community
house might result in pleasure 20
the greatest number. which was tho
desire of Mrs. Grant.
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
VARSITY STUDENTS ELECT
OFFICERS FOR NEXT YEAR

Special to the Evening journal.
NEWARK May 25.-Students OF
the University of Delaware have
elected the president and members
Of the student Council. the student
self-governing body of that institu-
ton; the President of the student
Council and the managers and as
sistant managers Of the several ath-
letic teams for the next college year.
The elections were spirited in sew
eral instances Tho results were
announced last night They were
as follows:
President Of Student Council
George Gray Carter
Members of student Council:
Senior class-Franklin h. Wills.
Alvan Allen. Walter u. Smith. as
editor Of the University Of Della
ware Review Board. and G.. Gray
Carter as president of the Senior
class.
Junior class-John Williams and
Edward Pitman.
Sophomore class-Frank Leamy.
Evening journal., 1921-05-25

The idea is TO get just the faintest
pink effect-,a coat OF rice powder.
the slightest touch of rouge on the
kneecap and film Of powder over
that 1 am informed the effect is
quite charming"
Brooks also had an explanation
for the sudden army of girlish-look-
ing women with snow-white hair.
"A new kind of bleach" he said.
MANY women are finding men of
mature age more attractive than
youths They believe that whitened
hair makes them more magnetic 10
these. but also lends an air of ro-
nance to their appearance.
some girls are not just sure how
/ their plan is going TO work out. 80
| they compromise by simply powder
ing their hair. In that way they can
assume their natural appearance az
will"
According TO Brooks. this Whiteheu
hair fashion is developing a tendency
toward the freakish big coihures OF
the Louis XVI period.
"The Iadiesl" he sighed What
next?"
Evening journal., 1921-05-25

Football team-Louis +. Romer
manager; j. r. Murphy, assistant
manager.
Basketball tcam-W. +. r. Jacobs
Jr.. manager; Norman Wade. assist
ant manager
Baseball tcam-Milton Draper
manager, Humes Grier, assistant
manager.
Track team-Henry Geoehegan
manager; John Lynch. assistant
manager.
Tennis team-Walter ID. smith
manager.
There were four men eligible FOR
election TO the Office of President of
Student Council. the highest honor
that the student body can bestow
upon a student. They were Frank
lin X. Wills. Alvan Allen. Walter d.
Smith and G.. Gray Carter. Wills
Allen and Smith withdrew in favor
Of young Carter. Allen then moved
that he be elected by unanimous
vot4 Of the student body. which wa
done
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
TO EXONERATE
DR.. M'ELMOYLE
General Assembly Will
Clear Marrying Parson'
on Technically
NOTICE TO LEAVE
NOT SUFFICIENT

WINONA LAKE. Ind. May 25-
The Rev. John McElmoyle. Mary
lands marrying pastor. will he ex-
onerated of the charges of conduct
ing a "Gretna Green in' his par
sonage az Elkton. Md. and other
charges that have ben pending, 10
was forecast here today
DR. McElmoyle was invited" O.
resign from his pulpit at Elkton
several years ago following pro-
test that he was indiscriminatcly
marrying "all comers" from neigh
boring states and also on other
charges preferred 10 Preshytery of
Continued on Page Fiftcen)
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
CITY MODERN COMORRAH;
NORRIS WOULD CLEANUP

He carried a Bible and BY his talk.
proved himself well versed in the
Scriptures. but his actions plainly
showed that he was suffering mem
tally.
Assuring the man that he would
be taken care o. Captain Kelleher
had Morris taken to the police rest
rooms. Shortly afterward the man
made an effort TO escape. but was
stopped. and Police Surgeon Forrest
sent for. The doctor ordered Morris
ncld for further mental examina-
ton.
The boy who was with the man
was sent to the Detention House. s14
Washington street. pending further
inquiry into the case.
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
MANY NEEDY IN
CARPATHIANS
William Ewes Describes Suf-
fering of German Noun
tain Folk
NEW BOUNDARY
CAUSES PLIGHT
speclaI 10 Tho Evenlng Journal

Special TO Tho Evening journal
BERLIN, Germany. April Co.
william Ests Of Wilmington. who
with Mrs. Ewes has been abroad In
service of the American Friends
Service Committee. now operating
in Germany with the American Re
lief Administration. has had an in-
teresting experience in the Carpath-
ian Mountains. where thousands Of
peasants are In the most desperae
straits. Their plight has resulted
from the new boundary lines created
by the peace conference. which pre-
vents them from seeking their ira
ditional summer work In the harvest
Continued on Page Fifteenl
Evening journal., 1921-05-25

Inspired by the Holy Ghost" ac-
,ording 90 his own declaration. a
man giving the name Of Jesse Nor
ris aged 30 years. Of ana East 12Oth
street. New York. applied TO Captain
Felloher. of the Bureau Of Police,
th4s morning. for police protection
in his campaign TO clean up the
"dens Of iniquity" in this city and
warn the public OF its danger by
suspending red lights in front OF
what he might decide were ques-
t.onahle resorts
Morris was accompanied by an
s-ycar-old boy Morris said he had
ncen compelled to leave New York
TO save the lives of himself and son.
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
ITALIAN G. @. P. CLUB
TO HEAR CANDIDATES

A meeting will be held under the
auspices OF the Italian Republican
Club. at 8 o'clock Sunday morning
ON West Sixth between Lincoln and
Scott streets. Leroy Harvey. candi-
date for Mayor: Samuel j. White
candidate for city treasurer; Howard
NJ Ward. candidate for president OF
City Council; Alexander r.. Abra-
hams. candidate for council from
the fifth ward and Summer Jones
Will be the speakers
All italian residents Of the city are
invited TO attend.
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
NEIGHB0R ACCUSES
OF LIQUOR SALE

Charged by Joseph Kolbinski. his
neXtdoor neighbor, with having sold
him a small bottle OF whiskey for
81. Frank Philowski 1O7 South
Claymont street. was arrested last
night by Detective Sutton on a
charge OF selling intoxicating liquor.
Hearing of the case was continued
until Friday by Judge Hastings i'm
Municipal Court this morning at the
request of Philip l.. Garrett, counsel
for the defendant.
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
FARFwELL no MIR. TATTE

a farewell party will be given
Earnest :. Taite. retiring manager
Of the Hotel DUPONT. at the weekly
luncheon meeting OF the Rotary
club in the Hotel DUPONT tomorrow.
claude W. sutton is in charge OF
the program. All members are urged
To make it al least 90 per cent.
present meeting out Of regard for Mr..
Taite, who has been an active mem
har of tho club
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
FATHER AND son
DIE SUDDENLY

CENTREVILLE. Md. May 25.-
While accompanying the body of his
father, who fell dead az Westmin-
-tcr. Saturday. 10 Centrcville. the
Rev +. II. Nandyke. 55. yesterday
iicd while seated on the deck Of the
steamship Westmoreland. Mr.. Van
dyke was pastor Of the Methodist
church at Westminster
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
p. o. ANSWERS QUESTIONS

Postmaster English received an
nouncements this morning that a
bureau OF information has been es-
tablished on the ground floor Of the
postohice building, Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and Twelfth street. Washing
ton. for the benefit of visitors
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
TEST FISHING IN RAINsToRM

Harry ~ Partington. well known
motor salesman. and Captain C.. NJ.
Dillon, assistant secretary Of the
Chamber of Commerce, went fishing
today at NoNentown. - was report
cd they desired to test the theory
that fish bite better in a rainstorm
than in dry weather
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
Mil sELL REAL EsrATE.

In Orphans Court this morning.
Chancellor Curtis granted Harry =.
Joslyn an order to sell real estate OF
Ku;her Larter. a minor. and Will
liam r. Kurtz was granted an order
TO sell real estate OF Julia X. Huber
a minor.
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
ONE AFTER THIS JOB

ono man took the civil service OK
animation at the Federal Building
this morning for statistician in the
agricultural department.
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
ROTARIANS HELP TO
ORGANIZE NEW CLUB

Fifty-hve members of the Rotary
Club attended the organization meet
ing of the West Chester. Pa. Rotary
Club at West Chester. last night
The local Rotarians left here az els
o'clock and returned home at II
o'clock.
While the Chester Rotary Club
were sponsors for the new club. the
Wilmington club had the largest
representation present The local
Rotarians committee consisted OF W
z. Douglass. chairman. W. r. Hol-
land and j. r. Lambson.
Have YOU tried Glover Dairy But
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
LOST AND FOUND.

7 osT OR STRAYED FROM HOME
- Female Airedale dog. light tan face
aud legs: dark body. Reward II re-
turned 70 1907 Van Buren ST. or call
Phone 2lii-J. may25-1t.
Continued on PAGE Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
TonAY,s TEMPERArrRE

At The Evening Journal Office.
\ no a. M...55 12.0i =. NJ. Sc
900 A. NJ. SO 100 p. M.56
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
Smile Awhile

LIMA. O.-City Council has
been asked by Mayor Burk-
hardt to place a ban on bare
knees for women or girls over
IL years of age: Rolled stock
ings. together with short skirts
are indiscreet TO say the least. "
Burkhardt said. mo matter
what the sight-seeine male may
think of tho practice.
NASHAU. y. H.-Ali iraffc
halted when George Megaloge7-
mis- sprinted down Main sLreet
clad only in his 3. v. D's. HAN
wav down the course George
shed the undies. It took I've
policemen 90 dress him.
SCRANTON. pa. - Speeding
poii-meu 20 get married. An
thony Godale 30. bound FROM
Cleveland. ONO. TO New York.
in a diver. was arrested here
today. Discharged exclaim-
ed the magistrate. Drive more
slowly on your way hack"
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
~ ANn TInE

High water. 2.O5 A. NJ. 2.25 p. NJ.
Low water 1910 A. NJ. 100 p. NJ.
Evening journal., 1921-05-25
THE WEATHER

Partly cloudy and warmer to-
night and Thursday with probably
showers, moderate to fresh south
s9d southwest winds
Evening journal., 1921-05-25

Have YOU tried Glover Dairy But
ter? Phone 154O-1541.-Adv.