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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-27
BANDITS RELEASE
ARMOUR MANAGER

Buenos Ayres, Nov. 26.-(By the AS
sociated Press )-The ranch owners
and others including the American
manager of an Armour Packing plant
S. j. Macbey. who had been held
prisoner by bandits at Paso lbanez III
the state of Vera Cruz. have been re-
leased. according to telegram from
the commander OF Argentine troops In
tho region, Colonel Vercla.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-27
Y.W.CA.ET0 HOLD TACDAY
SATURDAY FOR BUILDING FUND

A tag sale will be held by the Y. W.
Y. A. on next Saturday, December 3.
the proceeds to be added to the build
ing fund of that organiza ton. Tag
Day will be observed in order that
every one may be given an opportun-
ity to contribute.
Many Young Wonen's Christian AS
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-27
JANUARY TERM OF DISTRICT
COURT OPENS here MONDAY

January term OF the district court
OF the Tenth judicial district in and
for Pueblo county, wilt open tomorrow
morning at 10 O'Clock.
The criminal docket will be called
and trial dates set in division a, Judge
8. D. Trlmble presiding.
At o'clock in the afternoon Judge
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-27

sociations over the country have gen.
'erously contributed to the local 'Y"
fund. The following is complete
list of organizations which have sent
in checks. and the amounts, up-to-
date:
Troy. N. Y, $40; Des Moines, Iowa.
81; Freeport. ILL.,. $40; Oklahoma City,
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-27

ing: Seattle, Wash, Colorado Springs,
Oakland, Calf, Muskegon, Mich;
Denver New Haven, Conn, and
Tampa, Fla.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-27
$65.OO
IN APPRECIATION

the
Monday
in effort
sol
We also wish thank
n. Mgr.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
S45O,OOO MORE
INNEW STREETS
Department Tells Council of
Years Plans and Asks
Bond Issue
FOURTH TO BE
MODERN HIGHWAY

In addition to a long list OF city
blocks that are to be paved by the
city the present year. sewers laid
and curbs constructed. the street
and Sewer Department, according to
reports submitted 10 City Council
last night. proposes TO pave Fourth
street from the Christiana Creek to
Market street. and from Adams
street to Union street; King street
from Front TO Sixteenth, except be-
tween Ninth and Twelfth streets, and
Washington street from Eleventh
street TO the bridge over the Brandy
wine. The total cost OF these i'm
provements. including necessary
sewer work. is estimated as follows;
Fourth street. s2SO.249.57; King
street s99,34O.42; Washington street,
S31,317.22. Fourth street, which
has recently been paved from Mar
ket street TO Adams when other con-
templated improvements are made,
will give a continuous improved
highway east and west across the
city. These suggested Improvements
| It is estimated. will cost for the 36
blocks TO be paved and the construc-
Continued on Page Thlrteen.)
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
OF COURSE WOMEN
SHOULD NOT PROPOSE

"Resolved. that custom should
sanction the proposal OF marriage
by women, was the subject Of much
discussion during a debate held by
the Brotherhood OF Scott NJ. +.
Church. in the church last night
The negative side, which was rep
resented by Harold Houck and j.
Harry Wright won by unanimous
vote. Oscar B. Lank and W. b..
Davis were on the Affirmative side
The brotherhood also held open
house for the men Of the city.
Recitations and musical selections
we're enjoyed. Chris Jack enter
tained with vocal solos and a recita-
ton.
Retiring president George W.
Lyons gave an interesting report on
the improvements done by the
brotherhood during the past year
and the work they have done in con-
necuon with the church. Following
the report, the new president,
George +. Vandegrift. was installed.
All other officers Of the brotherhood
were reelected. Refreshments were
served by the social committee, OF
which Oscar b. I.ank was chairman.
The brotherhood will hold a
Ladies' night" on March 10.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25

EAST QUINCY. H., Feb. 25
UNITED Press. -Four men arm
ed with rifles held up the Hum
mer." crack Chicago and Alton fly
er. near here early today and robbed
the mail car OF REGISTERED letters and
packages.
Postal authorities approximate the
loss at sl25.OOO. but said it may
run higher.
The train had just crossed the
Mississippi when the four men jump
ed on the tender and covered the
engine crew with their rifles.
mot a squawk or you are all
dead!" the leader Of the gang yelled
at Engineer Donahue and the crew.
stop this rattler.'
Come on" another bandit said
TO Donahue, who was grabbed 10y
the shoulder and forced TO cut the
baggage and mail cars loose from
the rest Of the train.
Donohue, on command from the
bandits. took the two cars two miles
up the track while the bandits loot
ed them.
The four desperadoes disappeared
in the darkness after 1ooting the
cars.
The train was en- route from Kan
sas City TO Chicago.
Conductor W. A. Longwell anc
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
FRENCHFEAR
U.S.HASEYES
ON ANTILLES
Berenger Says America
Must Have Islands to
Uphold Monroe
Doctrine
FOREIGN OFFICE
Is NOT ALARMED

PARIS. Feb. 25 Omitted Press)-
Fear that the United States will seize
the French Antilles was aroused
here today by Senator Berenger.
Berenger who represents the An
titles in the French Senate declared
the islands are essential to America
II the Monroe doctrine is TO be up
held.
The Petit Bleu declared there was
an American danger asserting:
"Our American friends love US
They love us to be point OF absorb
ing u.s."
Berenger issued his warning in an
interview with the Petit Bleu in
which he said:
II am exceedingly happy that
have been reelected from Guada-
lupe. am especially happy because
IL represents the attachment Of the
Antilles to France. am opposed
TO the principle Of separation which
/ the United States would like TO SEE
/ implanted In our Antilles.
Already they are In Haiti ant
/ Cuba. In order TO apply full
their famous Monroe Doctrine II d
necessary that they have us. How
ever. the Antilles desire TO remaiI
French. They have no desire TO sur
render TO the big trusts"
Berenger's warning was taken q
the Foreign Office today. Omcials o
that department indicated they hai
no fear that the United States woul
attempt to take over the islands
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
ASKCOMMISSION
ONBRIDGE
Commerce Directors Also
Favor New City School
System
SEND VIEWS
TOLEGISLATURE

Endorsement was given by the
board OF directors Of the Chamber
Of Commerce. yesterday afternoon.
TO n number OF bills now in the Leg
islature, az Dover. including House
bills l59 and 100. providing for the
construction OF two bridges over the
Israndywine. The directors, how
ever. recommended the bill b
changed so that special commissions
shall have charge OF the construc-
tion work instead of the Levy Court
Emphasis was laid today on the
fact that in recommending this
change. the directors meant no re-
Election on the Levy Court as now
constituted or on the county engi-
neer. They felt, IL was added, that
I'm view OF the criticism made when
the river front bridge was being
built and the lack of criticism made
of the methods of constructing the
Washington street bridge over the
Brandywine. now under way, that a
special commission plan should be
adopted.
The meeting Of the board was pre-
side dover by Joseph Bancroft. first
vice-president of the chamber, in
the absence OF A. ID. Warner, Jr..
president. who is at Miami, Fla
The board also approved OF House
bill 90 providing for care Of indi-
gent sick OF New Castle county. This
Continued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
NO RED TAPE
UNDER HOOVER
Harding Satisfied With
Food Administers Ideas
of Cabinet Work
WILL MEET CHIEF
IN WASHINGTON

NEW YORK. Feb. % Omitted
Press) SO completely are President
elect Harding and Herbert Hoover
in accord on the proper functions
Of the Department Of Commerce
that the traditional personal confer
ence will be dispensed with, IL was
learned today.
Instead OF going 10 Florida the
former food administrator viii de-
vote the interim before taking up
his official duties In Washington TO
turning over To subordinates all of
his international charity activities
with the exception OF the American
Relief Administration. which he viii
continue to direct
The conditions upon Hoover ac-
cepting the cabinet appointment in
clude;
Complete reorganization or the
department. extending scope so as 90
include supervision Of foreign COM
Continued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
THIS RATHER"
ENGINEER DID; TRAIN
BANDITS GET $I25, 900

Engineer Donahue told postal auth
critics that an attempt was made TO
hold up the train two weeks ago at
Louisiana. Mo, but that the crew
fought of two bandits.
Early reports were that most Of
the loot was currency consigned by
a bank in Kansas City TO a Chicago
bank.
Passengers in the train were
awakened when the brakes were ap-
piled TO the frosty rails and peered
out Of the coaches watching the en-
gineer uncoupie the baggage and
mail cars from the coaches.
Those in berths hastily slipped on
their garments and left the coaches
after the engine had pulled out with
the two cars.
Many passengers secreted their
valuables in the cars. fearing the
bandits would return TO stick-up
the passengers.
"The train stopped with a Jerk
outside of Louisiana. Mo- said A.
ID. sizemore, news butcher" Of Kan
sas City, who was in the fore coach
al the time Of the stick-up.
Il looked out and saw four men
with rifles boarding the cab ne
said. Then 1 saw them lead Engi-
neer Donahue back to uncouple the
! cars"
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
after
FEUD LEAVE
I9HOMELESS
Dog and Hog Poisoning
Precedes Arson at Min
quadale Terrace
RESIDENTS ASK CITY
POLICE FOR AID

Chief OF Police Black received a
request this morning that he appeal
TO the public for aid for the three
families recently made homeless by
the incendiary fires at Minquadale.
and that some steps be taken FOE
tho protection OF the remaining
houses In that section.
Mrs. A. Halter. writer OF the
letter. states that a nightly watch
is kept as the residents OF that Sec
tion expect other homes may be
burned. The families left homeless
are Lewis Bedwell. wife and two
children: Lawrence Isador. wife and
five children; Joseph Cardenny wife
and six children.
without homes OF clothing, ex-
cept the few garments they managed
TO grab in the hurried flight nom
their homes, and no work, all the
homeless have been taken into the
home OF Townsend Taylor. who Is
providing them with shelter until
some other arrangement can be
made.
Mrs. Halter says that trouble at
Ninauadale Terrace began with the
poisoning OF four dogs belonging to
| Townsend Taylor. followed by the
/ poisoning OF fifteen pigs owned by
| Joseph Cardenny and the poisoning
OF Lewis Bedwelrs dog.
The thing most needed at this
time Is clothing for the sufferers
Any one desiring to aid these suf-
ferers may leave contributions with
Chief Black.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
TELLS JERSEY OF
DELAWARE ROADS

State Highway Engineer Charles
NJ Upham today went to Trenton.
where he will address the New Jer-
sey State Highway Convention. The
New Jersey highway officials recent
~ visited Delaware and were taken
on an inspection trip over the new
Delaware roads by the Delaware
highway commissioners and Engi-
neer Upham. The New Jersey visi-
tors were particularly impressed by
the efficient organization Of the
Delaware Highway Department, its
system and it's weekly bulletin OF the
progress OF State highway construc-
tion and Of the condition Of main
roads. on their return home tho
New Jersey commissioners invited
Mr.. Upham to address their highway
convention today. and explain in de-
tail the Delaware Departments sys-
tenn Of oganization. construction and
maintenance.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
RODNEY STATUE NOT
TO BE READY BY JULY

Staf Correspondent.
STATE HOUSE. Dover, Del, Feb.
25.-Walter G.. Tatnall, secretary OF
the Caesar Rodney Statue Associa-
ton, today stated that it will be inn
possible to have the proposed
statue OF Ceasar Rodney that is TO
be placed In Rodney Square, VIII
mington. ready to be unveiled by
July 4, as had been announced.
Mr.. Tatnal said the last report
from the sculptor was that the horse
has been enlarged from the original
model but the figure would take
some time to finish.
Subscriptions towards the payment
OF the statue. Mr.. Tatnal said, are
coming In slowly and the committee
is making every effort TO secure
funds with which 10 meet the pay
ments. II is not expected the
statue will be ready for unveiline
for probably a year, Mr.. Tatnal
said.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
BISHOP COOK
IN PLEA FOR
DISARMAMENT
Urges Brotherhood of Man
at Annual Dinner of
Maryland Sons
GOV. RTTCHIE TELLS
OF STATES AMBITIONS

The glory OF Maryland was re-
sung. reviewed and revivihed by
more than 200 OF her sons and their
friends at the seventh annual din
ner Of the Maryland Society Of Della
ware. in the ballrom Of the Hotel
DUPONT. last night.
II was one Of the most brilliant
banquets in the history Of the or
ganization. The Rt Rev. Philip
Cook Bishop OF the Episcopl Dio-
oese Of Delaware. who came 70 this
State from Baltimore. delivered an
eloquent appeal for a brotherhood
that would lead to world disarma-
mont and pleaded for gifted writer's
who would tell Delaware's roman
tic history as writer's OF New Eng
land have told hers. Governor AL
bert c. Richie, OF Maryland. de-
Continued on PAGE Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
ROTH RETURNS.
.TOSTORE,SEES
THIEVESBOLT
Burglars Get Goods Valued
a 5000; Jump From
Second Story
DIAMOND RING in
CASH REGISTER GONE

Burglars broke into Roth's cloth
ing store. 210 Market street. last
night and stole jewelry and cloth
ing 20 the value Of about 5000. Tho
thieves were interrupted In their
work by John Roth. who had left
the store az o'clock. upon closing.
going 10 moving picture show, and
returning 90 the store at 1915
o'clock.
As Mr.. Roth entered by the front
door he saw two young men leave
the cash register and run up stairs.
He followed them, but they jumped
out OF a socond-story window and
escaped before he could identify
them.
Mr. Roth had placed a diamond
ring in the cash register earlier in
the day, and forgot 20 take % out
before leaving the store. While In
the motion picture house he romcm-
bored that he had left his ring and
returned 20 the store TO secure Il,
finding the thieves at work. In addi-
ton TO the ring, valued at $500 the
thieves got four suits OF mems cloth
ing. valued at S125; six dozen pair
| of buckskin gloves, valued az S252
and about IS TO SO in change
which had been left in the cash reg
lister.
Tho men had evidently planned
the robbery and had watched unit
after the store was closed befor'
4 trying TO get in. They first secured
ladder from a King street stor'
and carrying II mp the alley besid
the Third street market house
placed it against the one story build
ing In the rear of the Roth stor'
climbed onto. the roof and pryin
on an iron grating forced tho secon
story window. That they had cor
fedorates is evident by the amour
OF articles which had been remove
prior 10 their being discovered.
That the men had planned IN
CONTINUED on Page Thirteen.l
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
KENT, SUSSEX
To MAILCALL
TOJURYDUTY
Senate Passes Bill to Elimi-
nate Personal Service
For Jurors
REFERENDUM PLAN
UP THIS AFTERNOON
stan cnrresnnndent.

Staf Correspondent.
STATE HOUSE. Dover. Del, Feb.
25.-The Senate this morning unani-
mously passed Senator Palmer's bin
providing for the summoning OF
jurors In Kent and Sussex counties
by registered mail. The purpose OF
the bill. Senator Palmer explained.
is 70 save the counties considerable
money that is now expended in per
sonallv summoning jurors.
The Senate and House committees
on education have exempted from
Tho corporation tax provisions OF
the school bill all railroad. tele-
graph. telephone. express and other
companies whose State taxes in
Delaware are commuted to n lump
sum hy present laws.
Members OF the county Boards OF
Education and county superinten-
dents arc holding a conference to-
day 20 go over the proposed school
bill. They will probably make some
changes 10 the Senate and House
committees on education as 20
changes In the bill.
The Legislature today received and
filed communications as follows:
From John L. Fisher Naval Post
Continued on Page Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
ALLIESHOLD
. Up MANDATES
ATU.S. word
Harding to Fight For "Open
Door," Particularly Re
garding zap
GERMAN CABLES
POINT AT ISSUE

WASHINGTON. Feb. 25 Omitted
Press.) The fight OF the United
States for the "open door" in former
enemy territories under Allied man
dates rested today with the incom-
ing administration and the council
Of the League OF Nations.
1--WE wanted to clear the decks
for the next administration said
one high state Department official
in commenting on the American note
90 the league council protesting
against disposition OF mandate ter
ritorias as planned by the Allies.
Officials also were confident that
the league council viii await the
Harding administration before act
ing on Glass A and Glass C man
dates involved in the protest
Meanwhile an indication OF the
attitude OF the Harding administra-
ton was obtained from a Republi-
can leader who will have a part In
framing the new administration
foreign policy lie said the action
on the American protest was a test
OF the good faith OF the league.
An important question facing
Harding is who will head the
American delegation in the conf
munications conference meeting
here. Japan's mandate over the is
land OF Yap. an important cable
point in the Pacific. Is involved In
the conference as we'll as in the
league protest.
Under Secretary OF State Davis
said today he would not continue as
head OF the American delegation II
his nomination is not confirmed In
the extra session OF the Senate.
Davis has conducted the negotia-
tions throughout TO dispose OF the
former German cables.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
EDWARD WILLTSHURT
BY STAIRS PLUNGE

Edward Willis. 80 years Of age,
residing on Bear Farm. at Bear
station. was admitted to the Physi-
clans and Surgeons Hospital, about
1 O'Clock this morning suffering with
a fracture OF the skull. DR.. r.
Edwin Bird operated on him about
4 O'Clock this morning. His recovery
IS doubtful.
Mr.. Willis was assisting a family
by the name OF Coultney. neighbors.
last night in making preparations
for moving. About o'clock he
slipped and fell down stairs. At
first the injuries were not thought
serious. as he did not lose conscious
ness for some time. When his con-
dition became worse the county
ambulance was called and the in
iured man brought 70 this city.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
CHILD SURVIVES
2-STORY TUMBLE

John /. Thomas. the 5-year-old
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel L.
Thomas. 517 Springer street, is in
the Delaware Hospital. suffering
from a fractured skull. the result Of
falling from the second story win
dow at his home yesterday after
noon. Little Samuel was playing in
the second story. when leaning too
far out fell 10 the ground. While
his condition is serious he is expect
ed TO recover. His condition was
fair this morning.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
DEGREE OF Ii. B. FOR
WILLIAM SALISBURY

william Salisbury, lawyer, OF this
city. received the degree OF IL b.
from George Washington University
at its centennial convention on Tues
day. He had been going to the uni1
versity. Off and on. for several years.
other degrees conferred on Tues
day were those Of Doctor Of Letters
upon Julia Marlowe Sothern, actress,
and IL. b. upon Mabel Thorpe
Boardman, head OF the Red Cross,
and Ambassador Jusserand, OF
France.
The university was founded In
February. 1921, and has made such
growth that it. now has almost 5000
students.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
BOYS DESERT BABY
COACH IN STREET

Seeing some boys pushing an
empty coach at Sixth and Market
streets yesterday afternoon. Patrol
man Kent made an investigation.
The boys seeing the officer coming
ran. leaving the coach in the street.
The coach. which, evidently had
been stolen. was sent to the police
station where the owner may pro-
cure II by proving property.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
4ANrTA's TRIAL" TONIGHT.

The Westminster Guild OF West
Presbyterian Church will present the
three-act comedy. "Anita's Trial." in
the New Century Club this evening.
The members Of the cast have been
coached by Miss Grace Baird
Tickets for the entertainment may
be obtained at the New Century
Club this evening.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
BURY ROBERT II.
JONES TOMORROW

The funeral OF Robert II. Jones,
who died on Wednesday OF pleurisy'
will take place from Hanover Pres
byterian Church at 2 o'clock tomor-
row afternoon. Mr.. Jones was a
trustee Of the church. The funeral
will be in charge OF St Johns Com
mandery. knights Templar.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
MANY DOCS Nor LICENsEp.

only 1855 dogs have been regis
tered at the police station so far this
year. As the licenses issued last
year ran up TO 3144. it would appear
that there yet remains a consider
able numbers Of dogs whose owners
do not care enough for them 10 pay
the license fee.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
Well, DO They ?

WASHINGTON. Feb. 25.-
united Prcss) )-Men find Il easier
than women TO get married In
New York and Boston, according
20 a census announcement today.
Women outnumber men In both
cities.
New York has 2.SO4, ,ssf males
and 2,sf5.f64 females.
Boston has 36S,767 males and
379.293 females.
In New York there are 100 fe-
males 10 each 900 men, while In
Boston the ratio is 100 20 96.7.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
MATERNITY WARD
AT DELAWARE.

The management Of Delaware Hos
pital announced today that with some
adjustments that they have opened
and equipped a maternity ward. The
hospital also announces it has a
number OF semi-private rooms at
reasonable rates in addition 70 the
private rooms at higher prices.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
FIRES AFTER FEUD LEAVE SOME HOMELESS;
BURGLARS ROB STORE, JUMP TWO STORIES
NO EXTENSION or TINE
FOR STATE INCOME TAX
Stan Correspondent

STATE HOUSE Dover Del Treasurer George
OF has hccn granted
filing The law provides that the
been extension beyond
that time he said.
provisions Of the school hill the
changed
therefore there extending the time for ming
intended extend the time to April l.
he feature had retained In the bill
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
ro IFCrURE ON TURBINES"

George p. Bromley. master me-
chanic Of the wilmington and Phil
adelphia Traction Company will
lecture on Turbines" in the hall on
the third floor OF 604 Market street,
at s o'clock tomorrow night
Evening journal., 1921-02-25

Closing out our business this week.
One-fourth TO one-half off. Cash or
easy terms. Pianos, players and
phonograps. Afford Piano CO.. 210
West Ninth street Adv.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25

r oST-AUToMoBILB LICENSE TAG
Ia No 2q1. tail lamp and bracket suit
able reward n returned to our otice' 81
Skipley St Edward X. Pusey co.
feh15-1t
Continued on Page Twenty-Five.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25

Closing out our business this week.
One-fourth to one-half or. Cash or
easy terms. Pianos, players and
monographs Afford Piano Co.. 2lO
West Ninth street.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25

SAFE Mix means healthy children.
Cali 1910 or f5ii. The Glover Dairy
Company ADV.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
ronAY,s TENrPERATuRE

At The Evening Journal Ofice.
500 A. MIS- 1901 p. NJ. 26
10 90 A. M23 100 =. NJ. 20
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
SMILE AWHILE

NEW YORK-Asking the bus
company here for better iliumiiiA-
ION a petitioner declared that
buggers should be driven out It's
nlnin the huggers are not mar
ricd. he said-too afectionate-
NEW YORK-'T sell them TO
COPS Harry Greatcatch told the
iudre when asked how he dis
posed OF stolen autos.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25

The management OF the Bowers
Beach Corporation, a corporation OF
Delaware formed to develop Bowers
Beach into one OF the greatest pleas
ure resorts In the country, today an
nounced the following officers and
directors:
W. II. Durborough, president and
general manager; S. r. Blocksom,
vice-president; Edward j. WEIGH,
secretary and treasurer; directors,
Ezekiel Cooper, cashier, Farmers
Bank Of Wilmington; W. II. Dur
borough. former journalist, motion
Continued ON Page Thirieen.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25

Eversharp Pencils, Waterman s
Pens Engraving free. BroisNy s.
a2B Market street-Adv.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
THE WEATHER

Fair and slightly warmer tonight;
Saturday, increasing cloudiness and
warmer; moderate, variable winds.