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Evening journal., 1921-12-20
TO SING AROUND
TRIANGLE TREE

A final meeting Of residents u the
Washington Heights neighborhood
has been called for 7.30 o'cl,,S to-
morrow evening in the Washington
Heights Century Club. 2l0j Boule-
yard. by Eiiwood Souder. chairman
cf the Christmas Community Com
mittec. All oergons interested Ia this
event are asked 10 attend.
Plans will be made for the plac-
ing OF the Christmas tree In the tri-
angle at 18th and Boulevard and
the Children's party which will be
held there at 7.3O o'clock on Friday
evening
Mrs Fred Huxiable assisted by
Ada Smith is In charge Of the pro
gram. The wiring OF the tree Is In
charge OF j. NJ Baugher. and Robert
s. Glover. The placing OF the tree
will be done by the Concord Lum-
her Company through the cour-
tesv Of Mr.. Penrose. William p.
white will direct the carol singing
Contributions should be sent TO Mrs
j. A. wickersham. SOS West goth
street
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
NEAR Fight IN
LAWYERS OFFICE
Foster Under Peace Bond
After wrangle With Lii
burne Chandler
DIFFERENCE OVER
EAST SIDE HOUSE

Mahlon r. Foster was held under
a $500 peace bond on a charge Of
breach of the peace toward Lii
burne Chandler. a lawyer, by Dep
uty Judge Lynn in Municipal Court
this morning. The trouble occurred
several days ago in Mr.. Chandler
office.
Mr.. Chandler testified today that
Mr. Foster came 10 his Office con.
cerninE a matter about which M
told him he lad no time 10 consider
at that moment The defendant. hl
said used improper language and
once accostcd him In such a threat
ening manner. with his fists
clenched, that ne feared he would
do him bodily harm.
The defendant forced his way
from the reception room into his
Continued on Page Ten.)
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
HOPE To STOP
FEVERSPREAD
IN SCHOOLS
Health Board viii Fumigate
Where Suspected Victims
Are Found
NO. % BUILDING
CLOSED FOR PRESENT

DR.. c. VI. Handy. president OF tho
Board OF Health, yesterday after
noon. following disclosures that
scarlet fever has been epidemic in
School No. %. Thirtieth and Mad
ison. for tho past eight weeks. or
dered the building closed and fumi-
gated and that no school be held
there until after the Christmas
holidays At the close OF
school on Friday. "a pupils were out
on account Of the epidemic. although
not all were afflicted with that dis
ease. In families whore IL was
known that a child really had scar
let fever the other children were
forced to remain out. The growth
OF the epidemic Is said 10 have been
due 10 a difference OF opinion among
physicians az TO the nature OF the
disease. Some have reported it sim
[ ply a case OF rash. but the investira-
tion by Dr. Handy for the Board of
/ Health, and Dr. Frederick Arm
strong. medical inspector for m,
the schools, confirms the belief that
In many OF the cases the children
are suffering with scarlet fever
That scarlet fever has been on th'
increase in the city. especially in thu
Ninth ward, has been noted by th'
weekly reports or the Board o
Health. but even that body was no
aware OF conditions In the schoc
until yesterday morning owing 10
failure on the part Of many to re
port the cases as scarlet fever.
Many homes in the neiEhborhoo
Of the school have been placarde
with scarlet fever cards. but Il Is b'
iievcd there are a large number q
, cases In which home remedies ar
being resorted 10 and for that rea
son the Board OF Health has n
knowledge OF them.
The first cases were noted eigh
CONTINUED on Page Thirtecn.)
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
KIWANIANS TO
ELECT TOMORROW

The annual election Of officers and
board Of directors will be held al
the weekly luncheon and meeting of
the Wilmington Kiwanis Club, In tho
duBarry room Of the Hotel DUPONT
tomorrow. The polls will open at
.1245 and will close at 1.45 o'clock.
W. c.. Corey, president of the club
has appointed the following as judge
and tellers. ". ID. Mullen. judge
and A. II Coe and James r. Stein
tellers.
There is a contest on for president
Of the club between Edwin W. Lint.
ner and Joseph C.. Lawson.
Three names are on the birthday
booster list this week, John C.. Gin.
clair. J. +. Ayres and Samuel NJ
Dillon.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
TURKEYS AT CSC,
BUT LITTLE DEMAND

Turkeys dropped FIVE cents
pound in the Christmas market to-
day. bringing them to 65 cents a
pound There was little demand.
however, There were few farmers
in the market.
Chickens, ducks and geese sold
today az 35 cents a pound. There
seems TO be more OF a demand for
chickens and ducks than for the
larger fowl Dealers expect a big
demand for turkeys towards the end
OF the week.
Christmas trees took another drop
today when they were sold for $3.50
10 50 apiece. The price asked yes
terday was from SO to IS. Ever
greens were selling at about the
same price as was quoted yester-
day. Holly and laurel wreaths
brought from 10 to 25 cents apiece
while other evergreen trimming.
could be had for few cents a
bunch. Mistletoe can be had for II
and 25 cents a bunch.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
KOSLOWSKI IS
OUT OF PRISON
Wins Second Fight for Free
dom on Habeas Corpus
Petition
SECOND SENTENCE
HELD INVALID

After a legal fight that has been
before Municipal Court. Superior
Court and the United States District
Court for the past two months. VIC
tor Kozlowski. who was sentenced
by the Municipal Court 10 one years
imprisonment on a charge OF being
in arrears on non-support order
was ordered released from the
workhouse by Chief Justice Penne-
will and Judges Rice and Harring-
ton in Superior Court yesterday ar
ternoon. The costs were taxed on
tho city.
The release OF the man was order
cd on the petition OF habeas corpus
brought by Robert Adair. who has
fought the case since its beginning.
Mr.. Adair argued that Kozlowski
had been committed TO prison by the
Municipal Court for being in. arrears
on the order and that under that
commitment ne served fifteen days.
being released at the end Of that
period after United States District
Judge Morris had declared his i'm
prisonment 10 have been Illegal. Al
most Immediately thereafter. Koz-
lowsN was sentenced to the maxi
mum term OF Imprisonment of one
/ year by the Municipal Court on the
same charge. Mr.. Adair held that
! Kozlowski, having served fifteen
days imprisonment on an order OF
the court. could not. by new or sub
sequent sentence. he sentenced TO
the maximum term Of one year.
Deputy Attorney General South
erland contended that as the mans
first sentence had been held void by
the United States District Court II
could not be brought into considera-
ton.
With the decision Of the Superior
Court yesterday, the necessity of
/ pressing the second habeas corpus
proceedings pending in the case. in
the United States District Court.
ends.
Immediately after the courts de-
cision, Kozlowsld was brought from
the workhouse and formally dis
charged from custody by the court.
The same judges on Friday denied
Mr.. Adair's petition.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
give
TO POOR FUND
Sunday Schools Also Send
Money to Mayors Relief
Committee
WORKING MEN
ALSO LIBERAL

Sunday schools and lodges and 9TH
.er organizations are doing their part
in contributing 10 the emergency
Relief Fund. Several lodges have
given 500 each while others whose
treasures havs drains this year. ow-
ing TO the Industrial depression have
been doing what they could.
Among tho contributors is that OF
a 92-year-old veteran. He sent In
one dollar TO the fund and gave no
ADDRESS, but there was no mistaking
the shaking hand that penned the
note. from a soldic- born in 1879
one OF the most encouraging things
OF the campaign has been the Civ
ing by the working classes OF this
city They have contributed liber-
ally. and that II has been a sacri-
flee but also a willing one. Is evf-
denced by their conditions In life.
There was another big rush Of an
pfcants for work 10 the Delaware
Public Employment Service yester-
day and today The most OF the
men are averse TO receiving charity.
but want work so that they may sun
port their families. After the first
big rush for two month ago the em-
ployment bureau is able TO place
about two-thirds Of those applying
now. but the total number stiu out
i OF employment. is upwards OF five
thousand persons.
The latest contributors are.
Florence NJ Banks. 50: Vincent
c. Hazard, $40; C.. c.. A. Robinson.
IS; Mary L. weldin. 81; the Rev.
and Mrs G. Harris. IS; Louis
Stats. 81; Morton Harvey. sos.
Ada c. Glenn. 50; A Friend. IS.
Robert ID. Kemp. $40: Irving War.
ner, $50; Mrs. Leland Lyon. SO.
Mrs. II. n. Reburn. IS: Harry +
Speakman, s25; Friends. $40. IT
Grice. IS; Junior Department OF st
Paul Sunday school. $3.50; Mrs
Continued on Page Thirteen)
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
MEAN ROBBER
STEALS GIRLS
VANITY BAGS
3NegrO Daylight Burglar
Gets $500 in Loot From
Hook Home
FORCED ENTRANCE
INTO BASEMENT

wilmingtons meanest burglar is
operating in the northwestern sec
ton OF the city. He is a negro. and
yesterday in midday he forced an
entrance 10 the home OF George W.
Hook. 2s05 Harrison street, stealing
articles valued at from S4O0 TO $500.
including a number OF vanity bags
that Mrs. Hook had made for a
niece. who was to give them TO
schooimates as Christmas presents.
The burglar also evidently planned
To steal several dolls that Mrs.
Hook was TO dress for two other
nieces. but was probably frightened
Off. as he left them on the floor.
The articles stolen included silver
ware valued az 5000; two watches
one gold and one silver the property
GO Mr.. Hook. formerly owned by his
deceased father a gold chain; -four
gold bracelets. a silk SOFA pillow sew
orai scarfs: a loaded revolver; a new
pair Of shoes; a savings bank with
ssmc change in a.; large NJ mber oi
oil CONS. he vanity bass referi' "a ir
and furs and wearing apparel he
longing TO Miss May PaPrry. another
niece OF Mrs. Hook. who lives with
hcr The burglar also cook larg,
sui. case owned by Mr.. Hook wit
his initials on It. 10 which th'
loot was taken away There ar
so a number OF other articles miss
ing.
The boldness with which IN
Negro operated diverted the suspic
ion which neighbors might other
wise have had when he was see
around the house.
Mrs. Hook who had been dow
town shopping returned home a
245 o'clock when she discovere
that the house had been entered an
the upstairs rooms ransacked. MI
Hook and Miss Parry we're both a
work leaving no one in the hous
CONTINUED on PAGE Thirteen)
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
Kiddies' Friend Tells Chief
Black to Hang Up
Stockings
ONLY MOST NEEDY
TO BE REMEMBERED

superintendent OF Police Black
announced this afternoon that a
Christmas tree viii be erected in the
police assembly room and the poor
children Of the city given a treat on
Christmas morning, as in former
years.
Tie Municipal Santa Claus" who
hesitated about coming this year be-
cause Of the great demand upon the
charitable residents OF the city by
those who are actually suffering for
food. thought possibly it might be
better 10 use this money for food
but decided today that, in view OF
the fact that so many were out Of
employment. many OF the children
would go without presents this year
unless they were cared for in this
manner. He therefore authorized
superintendent Black at noon 20
make all arrangements for the usual
police treat for the poor kiddies.
While last year the number treat
continued on page 10)
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
Wife OF STATE
OFFICER DIES
Mrs. Daniel Thompson, of
Newark, Succumbs to
Paralysis
STRICKEN WHILE
AT CARD PARTY
speclal 10 Nd Evenlng Iournal.

special 10 Aut EfNtnlNN HVuINhls
NEWARK. Dec. 20.-Mrs. Cora
Thompson. aged about so years
wife Of State Auditor Daniel Thomp-
son. died at her home on Main
street, last night after an illness Of
six days. Mrs. Thompson was
stricken with paralysis on Tuesday
night Of last week while attending
a card party al the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred A. Curtis.
During the course Of the evening
az the Curtis party Mrs Thompson
remarked TO a friend that it was
warm in the room and a few Sec
onds later she fell TO the floor.
Physicians were summoned and in
the meantime she had been removed
to a bedroom at the Curtis home.
Her condition was such that Il was
decided inadvisable TO remove her
from there until the latter part OF
last week when she was taken TO
her home Mr.. Thompson was with
is wife when she was stricken.
While members Of the family
think that Mrs. Thompson on sew
eral occasions recognized them she
was unconscious practically all the
time from the night she was stricken
until her death about midnight last
night
In addition to her husband the
deceased is survived by one son
James Thompson, aged about "a
years. and a sister. Miss Anna Hos.
singer, who lived with her. James
the son. was attending school al
Westtown. Pa. but was sent foi
| following his mothers illness anc
has been at home since. Mrs
Thompson was a daughter Of th'
late James Hossinger The lat'
Joseph n. Hossinger for severa
years Mayor Of Newark. and FOL
many years a trustee Of the Uni
versity Of Delaware. was a brother
Mrs. Thompson had host o.
friends She was chairman Of tn
local Red Cross Committee and I
member OF the New Century Club
The funeral will be held at o'clocl
Thursday afternoon from her late
home and interment made in Hea'
u Of Christiana cemetery.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
MAY VOTE TODAY
ON IRISH Peace
De Valera Announces New
Proposals in Closing
Hours of Debate
QUELL BELFAST
REIGN OF TERROR

DUBLIN. Dec. 20 Omitted Press).
cannon De Valera will submit 10
the Dali Eireann a new set Of pro-
posals for settlement with Great
Britain he announced at a new ses-
sion OF Parliament today. with this
announcement he rallied his hackers
for a final drive against the treaty
which has been signed by English
and Sim Tein representatives.
Representative Buckingham was
the first OF the anti-treaty men to
speak.
1T is a treaty OF terror and per-
petual subjection Of our people" he
declared. THE supporters OF tn
pact 20 into the British empire with
their hands as well as their heads
up"
After a brief session Of debate
Continued on l'I-r Thirteen.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
Sir Wars Mar
Peace on Earth

The Christmas season finds
the peace OF the world marred
by only six wars.
Actual operations in five OF
the six wars practically are at a
standstill. only in Northern
Russia where the Karelians
have renewed their struggle
against the Bolsheviki. arc
there reports OF lighting.
The following forces are fac
ing each other in various parts
Of the world, as Christmas ap-
proaches.
Asia MInor-Turks. IS, 900
men; Greeks. $1,000.
Africa-Spain. 10000 men;
Moors. 100000.
Baikans-Serbs. $4,000 men;
Alhanians. $4,000.
India-EnEiand. 5000; Mop
lahs and northern tribes. 10000.
Arabia - Wahabltes. 10000
men; Shammar $4,000.
Russia - Karelians. 5000
men; Bolsheviks. 1900.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
new PLAN FOR
PARATIONS
George and BRAND Again
Discuss Method of
Reparation

LONDON. Dec. 20 Omitted Press).
Means OF improving the general
economic situation OF Europe were
discussed In the second conference
OF Premier BRAND and Lloyd George
on reparations today.
Financial reports on whether Ger
many is able to pay also were ana
lyzed
The meeting lasted more than
two hours and afterward II was an
nounced the Premiers would con-
fer at IL A. m. tomorrow.
This series OF meetings gave foun-
dation to reports that a new scheme
OF reparations payments is being
formulated. since Germany has con-
fessed her inability to meet the
January and February installments.
owing TO the strictest secrecy in
the conduct Of the conferences the
press refrains from much specula-
ton. IL Is unanimously hailed. how
CONTINUED on Page Thlrteen.)
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
Hope
To ADJUST
DIFFERENCES
WITHFRANCE
Washington Thinks Sub
marine Difficulty, While
Not IncOnsiderable,
Will be Overcome
GREATER AUXILIARY
TONNAGE Is PURPOSE

WASHINGTON. Dec. 20 Omitted
Press) s)-Frances acceptance with
reservations OF a ratio Of IL in the
naval scale was announced at a
meeting Of the committee OF is to-
day by Albert Sarraut, head OF the
French delegation. The reservations,
making this acceptance dependent
upon an increased proportion of
submarines and light craft for
France were offered by the French
spokesman at the same time.
The naval committee met at the
pan-America nBuilding at IL
o'clock and Sarraut Immediately
launched into a detailed explanation
OF tho change in the French attitude
produced by instructions from
Premier Brand. He announced
he was instructed 10 accept
a quota for France close 10 that pro
posed by tho COMMITTEES provided
radical changes In the submarine
tonnage proportions were permitted.
Great Britain's fight against this
latter change is TO be carried Anto
a plenary session.
The British delegation today sought
fun discusson OF abolition OF sub
marines in an open arms conferenc'
meeting either tomorrow or Thurs
day.
The French may demand tha
their desire for a top-heavy sub
marine tonnage in proportion to cap'
ltal ships be threshcd out along with
the British claim for complete sub
marine abolition.
The arms conference plans TO ad.
journ from Friday 10 Tuesday foi
the Christmas holiday and It wa
deemed unlikely that the plenars
meeting could be held before Thurs.
day.
The quota OF Italy Is to be set.
Continued on rage Thirteen) S
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
TAKE FOUR CARS
FROM BURNING GARAGE

Fire OF undetermined origin In
the garage OF Dominic Chicapelli.
1925 North Scott street. last night.
damaged the building 10 tie extent
OF $500. covered by insurance. Four
automobiles in the building we're
removed shortly after the blaze was
discovered.
An alarm was struck from Box 27
az 1895. Engine Companies S. 5 and
and Truck responding. Deputy
Chief Donohue and Assistant Chief
Crockett we're early on the scene
and directed the work OF the fire
men.
The building, is owned by John
ID. Kelly who leases Il to Chicapein
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
HAYS HASN'T QUIT
POSTOFFICE JOB

NEW YORK. Dec 2o.-CUnited
Press)-Reports that Postmaster
General VIII II. Hays had resigned
from the Postofice Department to
accept the presidency OF a motion
picture combine are unfounded, ac-
cording to a statement by Hays to-
day.
He admitted that he had received
the offer but denied that he had re-
signed.
Hays is az the home Of Col VIII
liam Boyce Thompson. Yonkers. He
will leave in a few days for White
sulphur Springs. Va.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
DRUG STORE In
HOTEL PROPERTY

7. S. Eckerd. proprietor Of the
Eckerd Drug stores. has purchased
the Hotel Muliin. 513 Market street
and after. January will remove the
present drug store at SOS Market
street to the new location. The pur-
chase price is said TO have been
s125,OOO.
Thomas b. Carney, 1900 Harrison
street. who sold the hotel property
purchased Il two years ago from
Tn 1mas NJ Mullin. The first floor Of
the property will be used as a drug
store and the upper floors will be
used as hotel as at present
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
nor DEAD. BUT STUNNED.

Some excitement was created al
Eighth and Market streets late yes
terday afternoon by the removal Of
tho apparently lifeless body OF Dan
iel Mclaughlin. 619 West Eighth
street. 20 the Delaware Hospital, by
the police ambulance.
Mr.. Mclaughlin. who appeared
somewhat bewildered. is alleged "a
have walked into a trolley car. n,
suffered a number Of cuts and bruis.
es but was not seriously injured.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
sTREET ROARn rINANCEs

At the meeting OF the Street and
Sewer directors this morning. SAM
uel j. white. city treasurer. re-
ported the following balances; Cur
rent expense fund. S61.172.63; spe-
clal expense fund. s66.731.7O; sewer
extension fund. s5.661.49; street
paving fund. S35.2i45S; making a
total OF s16S.7SO.4O.
The weekly payrolls OF s4923.0s
for labor and s2OSS.47 for cart hire
were ordered paid.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
free Theatre Tickets

Theatre Invitations (war tax paid)
are extended through the Journal Clas-
sifed Department today-iook for your
name today IN the Classified Advs.-
Tor showing Wednesday OF
CONSTANCE TAI.MADGE. IN
LESSONS ~ LOVE"
AT THE ARCADIA.
AND
HARRY CAREY. IN
THE FOX"
AT THE MAJESTIC.
SEE PAGE 2i TODAY
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
EUerything
But q Job

BONDON-Posing as a job
less war veteran. the Rev. David
Railton. England's most famous
war chaplain. has been wander
ing from one end OF England TO
the other. getting first hand in
formation on unemployment.
Railton says his jaunt taught
him:
That ne could get plenty Of
advice.
That he could sometimes
count on a meal or a nights
shelter.
That some people would fling
him a few pennies.
But that he couldn't get a
job
Publication Of Railton's ex-
periences. ne hopes, will better
the plight Of the unemployed
veteran.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
BIDs FOR lining cARINErs

Tho Public Building Commission
opened bids yesterday afternoon. for
furnishing steel filing cabinets and
partitions for the Offices Of the
County Assessment Board and
County Treasurer. No awards will
be made, however. until the first
meeting OF the commission. in Janu-
ary.
The bids we're as follows: Phila
delphia Metal Furniture Company
S2,12i; Liberty Cabinet Company.
S2.095; Wilkinson Equipment Com
lpany. $4,000.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
p. n. n. ENGINE BREAKs DoWN.

Delaware Division train, leaving
Philadelphia at 1901 o'clock this
morning, was delayed twenty min
utes at Claymont by engine trouble
The disabled engine and train was
pushed into the French Street sta
tion. whore another engine was at
tached and the train proceeded
southward.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
FALSE PRErENsE CHARGED

BrOurtt back rom New York
last night on requisition. Leon Gu
vallier was held in $1,000 bail for a
hearing next Tuesday by Deputy
Judge Lynn, on charge Of obtain
ing goods under false pretenses
from Charles Hurlock. a furniture
dealer.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
NEGRO GETS | YEAR
FOR CARRYING DRUG

Pleading guilty 10 a charge OF
having a narcotic drug in his pos
session, Harrison Warhcld, Negro
was sentenced 10 one years i'm
prisonment and fined 500 and costs
by Deputy Judge Lynn. in Municipal
Court this morning.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
TURKEYS AND potatoes.

Carload white and sweet potatoes.
frees Turkeys. geese and ducks Car
az Front rnd Washington strn, Is.
Call ss44. Reed a Harrington.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20

Use Glover Dairy SAFE MILK"
FOR the school child's body and
mind builder Phone 1540-1541.
ADV.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20

LADY'S GOLD WATCH AND CHAIN.
between 18th and Walnut and. Ninth
and French SITS Liberal reward. Re-
turn 10 fl2 Taylor ST. decl9-1t.
fContinucd on Page Twenty-one.)
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
roDAY's TEMpERATURE
SUN AND TIDE.

At The Evening Journal Office.
500 A. M...31 1901 p. NJ. 80
1000 A. MIA 100 p. NJ. 40
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
The Weather

Increasing cloudiness tonight, fol-
lowed by rain Wednesday; rising
temperature; winds becoming fresh
southerly.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
cad OF Christiana,
LOST

High water. s.55 A. NJ. 425 p. NJ,
Low water ..10.45 A. NJ. 11.sO p. NJ
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1921-07-01

June "a, July 1.)
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1921-07-01
NOTICE

Under the provisions of Act 235
Session Laws of 1921, all persons
operating Motor Vehicles upon the
Public Highway or other Public
places, must obtain a License so to
do as specified in such Laws.
This applies to all persons whe-
Their or not they have heretofore pro-
cured licenses under County Ordin-
ance.
The undersigned, Examiner of
Chauffeurs of the County of Maui,
will be prepared to grant and issue
licenses in accordance with said Act
at his office at Waikiki between The
hours of 1000 A. M. and 800 p. NJ.
week days excepting Saturday and
at such other places as he will de-
signate from time to time on and
after the LIST day of June, A. D., 1921.
Dated at Waikiki this 26th day OF
May, A. D., 1921.
P. ]. GOODNESS,
Examiner of Chauffeurs for
and within the County of
Maui.