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Evening journal., 1921-06-17
NJ 'MANUS HEAD
OF CITY Finance
Eighth Warder Slated For
Craftsmanship of Coun-
Gil Committee
SIMMONS LIKELY
FOR CLERK AGAIN

Notwithstanding influential back
ing. indications now are that Coun-
Gilman Alexander r. Abrahams. OF
the Fifth Ward. will not be selected
az chairman OF the Committee on
Finance Of the new city Council,
but that Howard NJ. Ward. president
elect. will appoint Councilman James
McMauus Of the Eighth Ward. to
that post
All three members OF the present
Finance Committee. Messrs. For
wood. Mearns and Kane retire from
Council on June 81. leaving three
entirely new appointments to be
made and no ranking Republican
when Councilman Abrdhams, who
Is an employe OF the DUPONT Com
pany was seen today ne declined "a
comment on the situation. Similarly
Councilman McManus. who has beer
a foreman OF blacksmiths al th'
Todd's Cut shops OF the Pennsyi
vania Railroad. was seen at th'
Public Building this morning. alsl
refused 10 make any statement.
Caucus OF the Republican major
ity In Council is expected 20 be callu'
FOR some date just prior TO July
when the new Council takes Office
At this caucus the SLATE" OF Office
for the entire year will be marpel
out.
There appears az present smal
doubt but that Homer c. simmon
will be renamed as clerk OF counci
although Ellis =. Preston, preser
+ city building Inspector, Is understoo
70 be a candidate for the post. Sim
mons term does not expire unit
August /. while that OF Preston a
building Inspector runs to Februar
%. next year.
Clerk simmons lived for man
years In the Fifth ward. but durin
the war the house ne occupied wa
sold and he was obliged 20 NOV
The only place open az that time va
in the Ninth ward, which Is expccts
20 support him as will also his o
home ward. the Fifth.
The bittercst BATTLE Is expected
be that for the position OF milk d
spector. David Hollett. OF the Fir
Ward. holds the post at .prese
Councilman Arthur Johnson. wi
was reelected. is understood 10 d
sire his appointment In o
position 10 this. however. friends
Charles II. Burris. John McGarv
and Emil Ulrich are urging them I
the post.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
TWO GRADUATES
KST. PETERS CLASS

Commencement exercises OF St.
Peters Cathedral High School we're
held this morning In the assembly
room OF the school at Sixth and
West streets Two young women, the
Misses May Fitzgerald and Mildred
Crockett. were graduated. Owing 10
the small number OF graduates this
year. the program was short but ex-
cellent and most admirably present
ed. Relatives al friends OF the
school attended the exercises, as did
the girls OF the home operated in
conjunction with the school
The program was: Singing. wei
come" by the school; recitation.
barbara Frietchie." by Miss Mar
garet Fftzgerald; singing. The
Lily and the Rose" by the vocal
class; recitation, saint Dorothy,
by Miss Mildred Crockett; address
TO class, the Rev. J. J. Dougherty;
singing. Hymn to the Sacred
Heart" by school. and The Star
spangled Banner" by the vocal
class.
As a testimonial OF correct deport-
ment. fidelity as a student. and the
satisfactory completion OF the aca-
demic course OF study, as prescribed
for the Cathedral High School
medals and diplomas we're awarded
to both graduates.
For having satisfactorily COM
pleted a course in the Palmer Meth
cd OF Business Writing. a final GER
ufcate was awarded by the A. n
Palmer Company to Miss NJ. Crock
EFT, Miss May Rossiter. Miss Susan
Lynn, Miss Alice Eastland and Mis-
| Mary Maloney.
For diligent practice in the Palmer
| Method of Business Writing, a GER
ufcate OF Improvement was awarded
by the A. n. Fuller Company to Mis-
| Fitzgerald. Miss Margaret Fitzgerald
and Miss Annie Pearce.
Harry Walsh, musical director o
the school. presided at the piano.
The assembly room was beautiful!
decorated, American flags predom
mating.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
| dies, 5 SAVED
FROM Drowning

(coniinued from nrst page)
who we're standing along the bank
saved one or two others who could
not swim from drowning. Chief
among these was John Bernstrom.
"A Wilmington man and an expert
swimmer. Bernstrom kept himself
afoat and one OF two others until
assistance came. He also dived 70
the bottom in an effort to recover
the body Of Underwood.
The sassafras is about three-quar-
ters OF a mile wide whore the boat
went under. the accident occurring
in the center OF the channel which
is about 35 feet deep at that point
Harry Davis Of Philadelphia. one
OF the occupants OF the vessel told
a representative OF The Evening
Journal OF his narrowing expert
ences. He said he could swim and
was assisting William Carter. one
OF the Wilmington men. when the lat
ter grabbed him with a strangle
hold. Davis found the side OF the
almost entirely submerged rowboat
and held himself and Carter abovo
the water until assistance arrived
According 10 Davis the rowboaf
was not large enough TO accommo-
date nine men but that Captain
Lloyd. who brought the vessel to
transport the men 10 the other side
insisted that Il was safe. Two sets
OF oars were being worked and the
boat had completed about half OF the
journey when II was noticed that Il
was shipping an unusual amount OF
water.
Lloyd. Il was said by Davis. urged
the men who were rowing 10 greater
speed and then stood up, stepping
forward 10 take a set OF the oars.
The boat then filled completely and
partly capsized. throwing all OF the
men into the river. Those who could.
helped one another. with Bernstrom
swimming about and doing most Of
the assisting. Underwood went un-
der before he could be reached. His
body was recovered yesterday.
Employed by the Keystone Com
pany on the DUPONT Boulevard. the
men were sent to Fredericktown TO
remove a pile OF lumber which was
stored on one OF the wharves to a
barge. The lumber is the property
c. the Collins Construction Company
p OF New York and had been used as
concrete forms in the construction OF
the Fredericktown Georgetown
bridge several years ago. The gang
2 OF men was borrowed 10 do the work
|. by the Collins concern
Seven OF the men in the party
, were white and two coiored, Carter
= being the other Negro.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
VACATION BEGINS
AT ST. ELIZABETH'S

St Ellzabeth's parochial school
closed this morning. although no
formal commencement exercises
we're held. At the lawn fete held
on Tuesday evening the following
pupils were awarded medals by the
Rev. william Temple. pastor OF ST.
Elizabeth's R. C. Church: Gold
medal. Eighth grade. to Cecilia No
wax; scholarship "A" grade. to
Regina \. Rementa; silver medal
Seventh grade. scholarship TO Myrtle
Hawk; excellency to John Sewer.
The entire program on Tuesday
evening was under the supervision
OF the Benedicune Sisters, teachers
at st. Elizabeth's school Pupils OF
Miss Kate McClafferty gave folk and
exhibition dances. The fete was given
for the benefit OF St Elizabeth's
Guild.
The following committees were in
charge: Cake table. chairman, Mrs.
NJ. Mulrooney. assisted by Mrs. NJ.
Middleton and Mrs. NJ. Daley; ice
cream table, chairman, Mrs. John
McCloskey. assisted by Mrs. G. Dor
sett. Miss NJ. Ryan and Charles Nc
Laughlin: candy table, chairman,
Mrs. Elizabeth Manion, assisted by
Mrs. Mary King and Mrs. Mary
Daley: soft drink table, chairman.
G.. Dorset. assisted by F. Mulvena,
Peter Dolan and John Igo; ground
committee. chairman. Thomas F.
O'Donnell. assisted by Charles Nc
Cardle, p Browning. James Riley
d. Kenney, James Mulrooney; stage
manager. Joseph Gold. Music in
charge OF Mrs. J. SEWER, Miss Beck
| ley and Kennedys orchestra
Evening journal., 1921-06-17

OF nations
AFTER WORLD
IS At PEACE
Continued from First Page.

Continued from First Page.
today that there will be no haste In
attempting to put the scheme into
effect Primarily President Harding
is alleged 10 be waiting until the
wars aftermath has been completely
cleaned up in Europe. His plan be-
ing entirely divorced from the World
War can be most effectively worked
out when all powers are free to give
calm. dispassionate attention to IT,
The President is said to feel that Il
Is wiser 10 wait until the auspicious
time arrives than TO risk an imme-
diate attempt which might fail be-
cause OF temporary distractions
abroad.
When the proper moment Is felt
TO have arrived. President Harding
Is expected TO name a commission
TO go abroad with his plan and pre-
sent 1t informally TO the world pow
crs. II these first advances are sue
cessful, a formal conference is OK
pected to follow.
Meanwhile Il Is expected that nu-
merous revisions will be made In the
tentative draft from time to time.
so that It will be as nearly perfect
as possible when IL Is laid before for
eign statesmen.
Persons who have studied the
draft say It does not contemplate a
network OF arbitration treaties such
as was suggested by Elihu Root dur
ing the best mind" conferences In
Marion.
The central figure. Il is explained
calls for a grouping Of the world,
leading nations into an association
which would pledge all to adhere C
tho principles OF international law a.
determined upon and construed b!
an international court based upor
tho theory Of the Supreme Court o
the United States.
The obligations TO obey the de
crees OF such a court would be 4
purely moral one and would not b'
backed up by a pledge to use physi
cal force. Ostracism. both diplo
matte and economic, would be re-
lied upon 10 give force 10 the judg
ments Of the proposed court
The entire scheme. It is said. rest
upon a judicial rather than a politi
cal basis.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
AWARD PRIZES
TO swimmers
Pins to Girls and Buttons
to Boys Who Finish
Course
GIVE MEDALIONS
TO LIFE AYERS

For men who have not taken tho
Red Cross swimming course this
week, there is just one more oppor-
tunity at the Y. NJ. c. A. pool to-
night. where they may obtain free
instruction sufficient to enable them
TO swim. II they persevere IN the al
rections given.
The campaign which has been IN
der way since Monday in both swim
ming and life saving will close to-
night. At the Brandywine pool.
Commodore Longfellow has planned
some special stunts for tonight, TO
test out those who have taken the
life saving course.
The distribution OF buttons TO tho
boys and pins 10 the girls who are
able to swim fifty feet began today.
and to say the recipients were a
proud group OF youngsters is putting
it mildly. The buttons and pins are
OF bronze and gold and carry the
insignia Of the Red Cross. which
makes them more valuable 10 tho
children.
For those who have taken the life
saving course, medalions and a pin
were given. The medallion Is in
shape OF a buoy, indicating the
/ ,'haracter OF work for which the
/ honor Is bestowed.
The instructors at Brandywine
/ pool and the Red Cross instructors
were photographed yesterday and
snapshots have been taken through
out the week OF swimmers at sew
eral Of the other pools.
The campaign which ends tonight
has been successful In every detail
according TO announcements mad'
by the Red Cross instructors brought
here for the week. and also in th'
opinion OF the local committed
While not so many men took tn
course as had been hoped for. girl
and women made up any dencieno,
in numbers and have been constant
~ increasing as the week progressed
Upwards OF three thousand person
have taken the course and ther
would have been many more. espe
, cially children, had It not been tina
b this Is graduation week, with attend
{ ant examinations and celebrations.
In order 10 continue the interes
b In swimming. a hlm depicting M
saving will be shown on the follow
= ing schedules: Majestic. June q
4 q. 90 Arcadia. June %; Stranl
y June "a. 25. Rialto. June %. 80.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
HEAR TWO CASES IN
COMMON PLEAS COURT

Testimony was heard and deci-
don reserved in two cases by Judges
Rice and Heisel. in Court Of Com
non Pleas this morning.
Judge Rice heard the case Of Ber-
lard 1. Packer, OF New York. against
Patrick j. Emory, OF this city, a suit
wer twenty watches said 10 have
ieen sold by the plaintiff to the de-
endant. The plaintiff asks $500.
he value OF the watches. Alexan-
Ter Jameson represented the plain
iff and Harry p. Joslyn represented
he defendant.
The case OF Oscar W. stiegler
lgainst the American Railways Ex-
iress Company, was heard by Judge
5eisel. In this case. the plaintiff
pught to recover the value of goods,
stimated by him at between $500
md 5000. which were alleged to
lave been lost in transit.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17

SQUARE BUTTE, Mont.-"Quit?
Not L." declares Miss Nellie T. Holt
She filed a claim last year and
built a two-room house. Only the
well was left on the place when she
returned this spring. after spending
the winter here. editing her paper.
Neighbors could not explain the
disappearance Of the house. Miss
Holt believes cattle interests opposed
20 her encroaching on grazing land
removed H.
"I'n show 'em." she said. as she
started TO build another house
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
rn nrILn APARTNrENr.

Inspector Preston has granted
hermit to the American Guaranty
and Trust Company for the erection
Of basement walls. 10 cost $1,000. for
an office and apartment building 70
be erected at 1900 Delaware avenue
plans for proposed building have
not yet been made known. although
presented TO the building Inspector.
as slight alterations may be neces-
sary. but II is known that the COM
many intends 10 use the ground floors
for It's own Offices and will use ths
upper floors as Apartments
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
CONDEMN LAND FOR
ROAD CONSTRUCTION

The commission appointed by
Judge Rice TO condemn land near
Hare's Corner, Red Lion, Fieldsboro
and Townsend, for road construc-
ton, made awards yesterday as fol-
lows: Mrs. Addie L. Maree, S1,774;
Charles +. Cook. S1.s56.60; Eugene
.C. Mailley's estate, $50; Wilkinson
canston, s1.s40; Albert Davidson,
S1,324
The commission was composed OF
s. Frank Ewart, Lewis Sasse. Sam
uel b. Miller, Dennis Pierson and
Alvin Satterthwaite.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
WILL RESUME WORK
ON LINCOLN HIGHWAY

As Governor Denney has vetoed
the bill passed by the State Legisla-
ture providing for a change in the
course Of Lincoln Highway into
Newark. work will be resumed in a
short time on the highway between
Roseville and Newark. II is eX-
pected that the entire road between
Marshallton and Newark can be
completed by late fall.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
RAmRoAD AGENTs CoNFER.

About fifty agents employee on the
Delaware Division of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad. participated in an
informal luncheon and discussion Of
railroad matters, concerning their
department yesterday afternoon, at
the Lambros. The company's new
rulings or car service was the prin-
cipal matter discussed.
Leon stein, supervising agent OF
the Delaware Division, and c. f
Swartz. freight transportion clerk
Of the Southern Division. addressed
the men upon these new rulings
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
PuNCH FoR VIE 500.

Because he had found her in the
company OF another man, was the
reason given by Lewis Taylor
Negro. for striking his wife when he
was given a hearing on a charge OF
assault and battery in Municipal
Court this morning. He was fined
$40 and costs by Judge Hastings.
The wife denied that she has ever
kept company" with any other
man. Il wasn't brought up that
way" she declared. She and her
husband are separated. II was tes-
tilted that Mrs. Taylor had intro
duced a Negro 10 Taylor's sister as
her second husband.
Philip L. Garrett was attorney FOL
TAYLOR.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
DOCTORS SAVE WARD.

Edward Ward. aged 29 years, 1890
Lowering avenue. who was rushed -
the Delaware Hospital last nighl
when he declared he had been pol
soned by drinking wood alcohol,
was reported "out OF danger" this
morning. as he showed no effects
OF the alleged poisoning. but every
Indication OF having imbibed too
freely Of a decoction containing grain
alcohol. Ward said he had met some
friends who gave him a drink out ol
a soda bottle.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17

There Is an air OF youth about the
knitted frock which would make II a
dangerous thing for the woman past
those years Of girlish lines. They
are exceedingly attractive, however,
for the girl who goes in for sports.
salt and pepper woods are used most
for the knitted dresses. though they
are TO be found in many colors. The
one shown is Of salt and pepper
with a tangerine collar.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
WESLEYAN METHODIST

There will be services in the chapel
10 East Seventh street this eve
ing beginning at 7.45 o'clock. Mrs.
larry Kemp. Of the Carney Point.
I. J., church. will have charge. There
nil be preaching and testimony
aeeting Sunday at 3 o'clock in
harge OF the Rev. r. Tiger, Of Car
ey's Point
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
MAY on INSPECTION

Albert A. serson. Inspector OF oils
and fluids. has reported for the
month Of May the inspection OF S4,-
s9s gallons OF fluids. and fees col
lected amounting TO $174.50.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
POPCORN RAILS.

Boil one pint OF New Orleans mo-
lasscs and three-fourths cup Of sugar
until brittle when dropped into water.
Pour over popcorn. shape into balls
and put on a buttered platter 10 dry.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
PRINCES.

Fringes continue TO be strong in
Paris. Some Of them reach length
OF IS inches. They increase the
straight line effect.
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
ENrBRouDERuEs.

Peasant embroideries are seen on
many Of the new frocks. They keep
to the vivid colors OF Bulgaria
Evening journal., 1921-06-17
RE-ORGANIzED
FIRE SERVICE
TO BE MODEL
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Public Safety refused TO divulge
daily consultation and are said 20
have tentatively agreed upon the
number Of men that will be employed
and the wages 10 be paid them.
According TO reports, the depart
ment will conform TO the wishes OF
the underwriters that the start be
made with twelve companies.
Zach company will have two cap
tains. two lieutenants, making a
total OF twelve men. working in
twelve hour shifts.
The yearly pay according 70 the
present plans. will be as follows:
] Superintendent OF Fires. 81. 500
Assistant superintendent OF
Fires ...........-....- 1850
District Chiefs .--.-...-. $500
"a Captains .....---..-.-.-- z,loO
"a Lieutenants .-...-..-...-- $500
The tests OF the pumping engines
are being made at West street and
the Brandywine creek.
The Friendship Fire Company's
engine was the first machine tested
| today. The apparatus or the Della
ware Company. Phoenix and other
companies will be tested this after
noon. The tests will be completed
by Monday Of next week and the re-
port Of the experts will be submit
ted to the directors on Tuesday.
The tests are being made under
the supervision Of Mr.. Unbekant,
Others In charge are Superintendent
Thomas Robinson, OF the Washing
ton Fire Department. Washington
d. c.; +. A Robinson, New York
representing the National Associa-
tion OF Fire Underwriters; james
Marshman, chief engineer OF th'
/. Bethlehem Steel Company; william
j. Lutz. chief engineer OF the VII
mington Fire Department
The tests OF the apparatus wa
watched with interest by Fire Chic
Lutz and his assistants, Messrs
. Tazewell and Townsend this morn
, ing In the test this morning th'
Friendship company's engine brok'
eleven sections OF hose.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-06-22
The sweet GlrI Graauate

Father-What is Estella going %
wear when she graduates?
Mother-Oh, Just simple white
gown.
That's sensible Women dress al
together too eXtrayagantly, to my
mind Id like to see a member Of my
family in something simple--for once
How much will Estelin's gown COST"
"Oh, the dressmaker says she
thinks she can get up something ap
propriate for about S75,-Detroit
Free Press.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-06-22
or Ferns.

One teaspoontul Of household am.
monia IN one gallon OF water is an ox>
celIent combination for watering your
fern occasionally Use this not more
than once a month. 1t Will make ferns
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-06-22
Added Excitement,

Jimme-Maw viii you have paw
buy us Il houseboat to live in, just like
the JOnSes?
Mamma Why what's The ideai
We own this home don't we?
Jimme-But think. Willie Jones can
fish off his back POI Oh and go swim
ming whenever ha aants to. and still
be around home
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-06-22

"lf you make it rule never TO tell
nothin, hut the truth said Uncle
Chen, "you'll have a whole lot mo- time
foh work an less fob idle conyersa-
tiOnn
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-06-22
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

St LCus. Il; Chicago, (.
Chicago. 6 st Louis D.
Boston. 10; New York, )
Brooklyn 4; Philadelphia, 2
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-06-22
How They Stand
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

Cleveland. 6; Chicago. 3.
Boston. SO New York, 81.
Philadelphia, Z, Washington, o.
st. Louis Detroit, rain
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-06-22
Destroy Odor,

A little cinnamon burned on the
grove Will destroy the odor of cab
bagc or onions.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-05-13
NAME FOR WHAT
a "a ,,,N,

Leland Farmers Co, coal IS A022
Geo. Miller, groceries ....., 1857
T. G. SchWcitlor. gro Il meat 5ASI
John Riryio a Son. burial .... 4OOo
W f. Chapman ....,........ 1900
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-05-13

Earlylle COOP. Eley., coal E. 541.
Kelley Dairy, milk ....,...... 37@
n. l.. Connect. groceries ...... 2391
s ". Colbertson, nursing 49,. 5lOt
Strong & strong, coal .....,.a l4Oi
G. c Kelley, cash advanced 80. 30
+. II Gcttamy, groceries ..... $500
Dupce Bros, groceries ........ ~
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-05-13

Moved by Supervisor Rogers and
duly seconded that report be adopted
which was carried by the following
vote.
Ayes. Rel, Brcuer. Breuning, Bron
son, Callagan, Charley, Clark, COner'
ton. Daubcr. Dayy. Driscoll, Dunn.
Eells, Farley, Farnsworth. Goedtner
Hawlcy. Healy. Kettle Hill, Hearty
Johnson. Kelly Kuhn, Larson. Lewis.
Marshall, O'DOnncll Reed. Rogers,
Scipp. Shields Shadcnsack Smith.
Spencer. States. Stobs. Tadych. Will
scy. Williams. Winans and Zolpher.
Nays. None
Election Of County Warden.
On motion of Supervisor Dauber
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-05-13
Official Proceedings

Record Of the Proceedings, Orders and I2csolu
tions of the Board of Supervisors of La Sale
County, Illinois, at Regular Session thereof
commenced and held at the Court louise in
said county on tuesday, the 9Th day Of March,
\. d. 1927.