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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
WAVE CASE DISSATISFIED

Argument on a motion to dismiss.
on the ground that the courts lacks
Jurisdiction, in the suit In equity in
the United States District Court for
Delaware bewcen Clarence M. Busch.
of Miami. Florida, in his own right
and as trustee OF Louis Kuehnle,
complainant and Mary A. Riddle
Company, OF Delaware. a Delaware
Corporation, was heard before Judge
Morris. this morning. and the case
continued until December.
The complaint alleges Irregularities
in accounts amounting to a sum in
excess OF $4,000. and asks that an
Injunction and restraining order be
issued, and receivers appointed for
the Delaware branch.
Daniel o. Hastings represented the
defendants and John W. Huxley ap-
peared for the complainant.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
doll SHOP" IS
BEST C..E. stunt
Peninsula Church Young
People Win Bible in
Competition
YOUNG PEOPLE
HAVE SOCIAL NIGHT

Three hundred Endeavorers met IN
Hanover Presbyterian Church last
evening to enjoy the social event OF
the season by the wilmington Chris
tan Endeavor Union The feature
OF the evening was original stunts
by the Christian Endeavor Socie-
ties comprising Peninsula NJ. p. So
ciety, the last to join the ranks,
captured the prize. a Bible.
Elsmere Endeavorers were the first
70 take part They presented in a
very pleasing manner a mock we'd
ding, Miss Mary Banta, correspond
ing secretary of the Wilmington
Christian Endeavor Union, being the
bride" Then came the First and
Central Endeavorers with a SPLEEN
did imitation OF Al Fields Minstrels.
They were clever and acted their
part splendidly. Perhaps the most
Impressive stunts OF the evening
were the ones presented by Second
Baptist and st. Paul, the former
presenting "The Wreck OF the Hes
perus" and the latter ''Thanksgiv-
ing" The acting in both Of these
was splendid.
The Hanover Society. under the
/ leadership Of state President Rob
ert C. Hackett. presented the "Pur-
pie Guard" It was a very clever
I stunt. The Hanover Intermediates
| presented a mock c. +. meeting,
which showed that they, too, were
capable OF doing things.
The Olivet society presented a
Proposal Scene" with DR.. ]. S.
Gnhllan posing as the young lady.
The Holy Trinity Society was rep
resented by group of young wo-
men, who displayed the new fall
hats. This was also very clever
The West Christian Endeavor very
cleveriy presented a Country We'd
ding The costuming, singing. act
/ ing showed that they have marked
ability along these lines.
One Of the features OF the stunt
/ presented by First NJ. p. Society was
/ the amusing recitation by Mrs. David
/ Hay. The Peninsula NJ. p. Society.
the prize winners, presented a doll
shop" and the way in which the
dolls acted, as well as the pros
pective buyers. was great The First
and Central intermediate Society
was represented by one OF their girls
who recited- Bethany was there with
its quartet. The Hazel-Del Society
presented the "Armor." the main
thought being 70 put on OF the whole
armor Of Christ
One feature in which All present
participated was the c. e. songs, IN
/ der the leadership OF Messrs- Hack
EFT and Peoples and Miss Krauss.
The evening was a delightful
success.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
MRS. KOzLOWSKI
ASKSFOR HELP
Husband in Workhouse, She
and Four Children Are
Left Destitute
MAKES APPEAL
TO MISS MCMAHON

In destitute circumstances as a re-
suit Of receiving no support from
her husband, who is now serving a
years sentence in the workhouse for
being in arrears on a non-support
order Mrs Victor Kozlowski has
appealed 10. Miss Merle MacMahon,
Of the Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty to Children, for aid for her
self and her four children, and her
case has been turned over TO the As
ISOLATED Charities.
Mrs. Kozlowsli told Miss Mac
Mahon according TO the latter that
she received but $35 from her hus-
band during October for her and her
children's upkeep and that she has
received nothing 50 far this month.
During the term OF her husbands
Incarceration, however. she Is to re-
ceive fifty cents day from his
earnings.
From the sale OF her husbands
house by Sheriff Gould she will re-
ceive nothing. The house sold for
$4,000. but against II was a mort
gage OF $500. costs OF $3.50. taxes
OF more than $50, and judgments
running into the thousands Of dol
lars
Koziowski, after United States Dis
trict Judge Morris had ruled that h,
had been illegally held for an IN.
definite term until arrears on the or
der against him were paid. was sen,
fenced on the charge 20 one year in
the worthouse by city Judge Hast
inga An appeal was. taken by his
attorney, Robert Adair. and bail fixed
at $1,000. Habeas corpus proceeding
were subsequently instituted in SUI
perior Court by Mr.. Adair and they
viii probably be heard December Is,
In the meantime Kozlowski Is held
al the workhouse. Mr.. Adair claims
that his client Is illegally held in Gus
tody.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
REFUSE REQUEST
TO ADJUST TAXES

The Levy Court today refused 70
readjust thel county taxes on tho
property 1908 Madison street. as was
requested by Charles p. Witsil, the
builder. who complained In a letter
10 the court that the city tar assess-
ment was $4,000 on the house while
the county assessment was 5000
The matter was referred to p. War
rem Green, attorney for the court
who later reported that the Assess
ment Board records show that the
property In question had been sold
on November 5 last. to Edmund S.
Barshman for $1,000
Mr.. Green also stated that the
records showed Of the twelve houses
In the square two were Assessed at
$500. which had sold for $3.50 and
ten that sold for $1,000 to $1,000 we're
assessed at $500.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
NO pIsCuss MoRrGAGE IoAN.

Responding 20 tho invitation ex-
tended to the Central Labor Union
to be represented, Robert W. Kramer
Walter ]. Often and George Souter.
Of that organization, will attend tho
meeting OF the Chamber Of Com
merce tonight, called 20 hear why
loans cannot be placed on houses IN
Wilmington the same as In Phila-
delphla."
This meeting has been arranged
by a committee Of citizens and will
be addressed by speaker from
I Philadelphia conversant with th'
financial methods thfre.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
HORSE AND WAGON STOLEN.

Special TO The Evening Journal.
PORT PENN, Nov. ga horse
and carriage, the property OF Charles
T. Evans OF Port Penn. was stolen
in Middletown. between 6 and Z
o'clock Saturday evening. The horse
was a dark bay with light weight
name and tail, white spot in fore
head. Foretop and fetlocls needed
trimming. She was small but fat
She was shod and very gentle.
The carriage was rubber tired and
Painted black. The back curtain was
torn loose a little way from the top.
The straps on the left side OF the
back curtain.were torn loose and the
side curtains turned half way back.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
HEAVY SENTENCE.
FOR S. c. negro
Bolton. Means "Oh, Lord, "
When Court Says Two
Years in Workhouse
THREW AWAY GUN
AS COP APPROACHED

Arrested by Police omcer War
rington while lurking in tho shade OF
trees. at Twenty-third and West
streets. about o'clock last evening.
Earl p. Bolton. Negro. who said his
home is in South Carolina, was
sentenced 20 two years impris1n-
ment and fined 5000 and costs. by
Deputy Judge Lynn. in Municipal
Court this morning.
"Oh, Lord" moancd the Negro.
when the sentence was pronounced
by the court.
When Bolton saw Officer Warning
ton approaching him last night. he
started away and was seen 10 thrlw
something onto grass plot. The
officer quickly overlook him and
later found on the grass plot a
loaded revolver. which. however,
was broken. Bolton admitted that
Il was tho revolved that he threw
away.
Il mean harm 20 nobody" de-
ciared Bolton 20 the court. my
purposes here are honorable and re
specialize.
The Negro said that he cam'
north with a tourist. but was de
serted by him IN Philadelphia. III
was on his way home again. he re
lated, when he had an offer TO driv
an automobile from St. Georges q
Philadelphia, but at the last mo
ment tho trip was abandoned
Stranded here, he had nothing 70 a.
last night. he said. but 20 loaf
about the streets all night.
Explaining his possession OF IN
revolver. he said that he was carry
ing his overcoat in his suit case an
that the revolver was in the gar
ment when he took Il with him Al
ter leaving the satchel at a friend
house. He was not aware until late
that the pistol was In the coat h
said
In addition TO the weapon. a badr
reading. -Hootch Inspector. No. %,
was found on the Negro.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
FOOD FOR TIE POOR.

Tho Epworth League OF Grace NJ
o. Church held Thanksgiving so
ciai IN the church house last sven-
ing. Admission. consisting OF an Of
fering TO 60 toward the baskets for
tho poor or money was charged
Miss Frances Riley. third vice-prcsi-
dent OF the league. will have charge
OF the donations and Thanksgiving
baskets win be distributed among
twelve needy families
Harry Mock was at the piano and
led che community singing. MIS-
Mildred Walker gave several inter-
osting readings.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
CURRENT EVENTS CLAss

Interesting papers were presented
at the meeting OF the Current
Events class Of che Wilmington New
Century Club this morning. Current
Events we're given by Mrs. Fred
Kniffen- A talk on the Tercentennial
was given by Mrs A. d. Warner.
Mrs. Charles W. Rowland, a former
club president gave a paper entitled
"Great Britain and Her Colonies. -
Mrs. w. S. Prickett gave a Thanks
giving greeting from Miss Emma
WorrelI>who is a shut-in member Of
the club. Piano selections were
given by Miss Mabel s. Haley.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
MNooENT on AtTO THEFT.

Superintendent OF Police Black
spent yesterday in Philadelphia He
had been summoned TO court in that
city to testify as to an investigation
following an arrest in this city sew
eral months ago Of a company OF
men who were suspected OF steal
ing an automobile but who were re-
leased by the local police after the
ownership Of the car was proved.
The men were also released in
Philadelphia following the testimony
of superintendent Black.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
MRS. Up. CASSIDY DEAD.

Word was received here this
morning, from Mt Hope Retreat,
Baltimore, Nd. OF the death OF Mrs
John p. Cassidy, OF Moorestown. N.
j., from kidney trouble.
Before her marriage, Mrs. Cas-
sidy was Miss Cecilia V. Collins.
daughter OF the late Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Collins, OF New Castle. Be
side her husband she IS survived by
two sisters and a brother. Mrs.
James +. McIvor OF this city. Mrs.
Andrew M. Gallagher. New Castle,
and James Collins. Philadelphia
Arrangements for the funeral have
not been completed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
CLAIMS $4,000
FOR EXTRA WORK

Deputy Judge John F. Lynn. rep
resenting the nrm OF Charles II. Tin
dali and Son, addressed the court
today in behalf OF a claim OF $4,000
OF the firm for extra work done at
the Phillips NH Dam. Mr.. Mccoy,
in whose district the work done is
located, objected to the matter being
discussed at all, saying that the court
had taken action and he did not
think the county owed the contrac-
tors a ten-cent piece.
The matter was referred 20 the
court as a committee OF the whole,
although Judge Lynn suggested that
the matter be referred to three dis
Interested parties.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
PENNSY WORKER
PUTSN CLAIM
Railroad Engine Repairman
Seeks Compensation for
Alleged Injuries
ACCIDENT BOARD
TO HEAR TWO CASES

At The meeting u the Industrial
Accident Board. tomorrow morning.
ono award will be handed down and
two cases heard. The board will
award J. J. Piummer. of Harrington,
compensation OF s13.14 a week from
May 2 to November .. for injuries TO
his back by a tree falling on him.
while working for the Murphy and
Hayes Company az Harrington. on
May 2. The hearing was on the Pc
tition OF the company 20 terminate
the agreement, by which they were
paying him the amount named
above. In making the award the
board stipulated Plummer was 10 re-
turn to work, and n his earning pow
or was less than that previous TO
the injury. a further agreement
should be entered into. whereby
compensation for the loss Of earning
power would be made.
The first case 10 be heard tomor-
row win bo that OF Adam Pietrow-
ski vs.. The United Development
Company. which was continued from
the November meeting OF the
board The petitioner claims the
loss OF the use OF his night arm by
being accidentally shot by a fellow
EMPLOY. while working for tho
company last spring.
The second hearing win be that
IN which william G. Jones petitions
the board to determine compensa.
ton forsan injury received while IN
the employ OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company. In June, 1921
He is suffering from a hernia. which
tho petitioner claims resulted fror
work done by him as an engine re-
pairman. He claims total tempo
rary disability.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
THIS CASE WILL
BE INVESTIGATED

Ordered by him from ne corner
OF Fourth and French ST, sets. Agnes
Paris few minutes later last night
took a stand at Fourth and Walnut
streets, and each time he approach
ed her che cursed him, Police Officer
Britton testified in Municipal Court
this morning, when the girl was
given a hearing on a charge OF dis
orderly conduct. He said that he
and other officers have ordered her
from corners on numerous occa-
sions.
Deputy Judge Lynn referred the
case to the detective bureau for in
vestigation.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
WINCHESTER GETS
VERDICT FOR $62.4O

In Superior Court this morning, a
jury awarded judgment for f62.40
In favor OF the plaintiff In the suit
OF william ]. Winchester. Negro,
against Clifford b. Kitchen, case
appealed by the defendant from the
decision OF a justice OF the peace.
The suit was for bill for clean
ing Of a cesspool for the defendant
at Hillcrest. The defendant claim
ed that Winchester did more work
than he was authorized to do.
Philip I. Garrett represented Win
chester and Wilbur 1. Adams repre-
scented Kitchen
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
CATCH RUNAWAY BOY.

Joseph Genora- 10 years. was
found by the police last night and
sent to the Detention House. S14
Washington street The matter was
referred 10 Chief Probation Omcer
Paul Green. who learned that the
boy was a runaway from his home in
Waterbury. Conn. Mr.. Green has
communicated with the boys par
ents.
This makes not less than ten run
away boys turned over 20 the Ju-
venile Court within two weeks.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
ROBERTS Posr NoSuNATEs.

Members OF Laurence Roberts
Post. No. 81. at a meeting last night,
nominated officers 20 be voted for at
the annual election on Monday. De
cember 5. The nominations are:
Harvey s. Martin, post commander
Leslie NJ. Roe. vce-commander; G.
A. shellady, post finance officer; c. l.
Sweeney. adiutant. and the follow
ing members OF the executive com
mittee; DR.. willard A speakman
William Berl. Jr.. Q. II. Mckinney
L. r Webb and Ernest Caro-.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
VETERAN PASTOR DEAD.

Word was received in this city
today OF the death OF the Rev. W
W. Redman, aged Sc years, at Lin
coin City on Sunday. He was the
second oldest minister in the Will
mington NJ. f. Conference and had
been retired many years. He be-
came a minister in 1856.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
TWO AUTOMOBILES
STOLEN AT MILFORD

Special TO The Evening Journal.
MILFORD, Nov. 22-Two auto
mobiles were stolen from Milford
Saturday evening and so far the po-
lice have been unable to secure any
trace OF them. They we're Ford ma
chimes, license numbers $3.50 and
1O40S, and we're the properties of
Raymond Wilson and Edward Fitz-
gerald. respectively.
The machines had been left on the
main street of the town. while the
owners were shopping in Milford.
Mr.. Fitzgerald lives near Slaughter
Beach and Mr.. Wilson near Fred
oricA
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
cANcEn ANcIENr FEAsr.

o. SHEFFIELD. Eng.-For the FIRST
time in 800 years. the annual cut
lers' feast has been cancelled. This
action was taken when the Duke OF
York announced his inability 10
attend the banquet due 10 the prev
alent unemployment
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
Ex-sonpnERs AT SERVICE.

The ex-soldiers OF Brandywine
Sanitorium will attend the Thanks
giving service in Grace NJ. r. Church
on Thursday morning. Following the
services, dinner will be served TO
them IN Grace church house, under
the direction OF the Women's Aux
iliary Of the Delaware Post. No. 1.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
REHrARsE nouEEN RAIdYr

A rehearsal for the "Queen Rally
to be given by the members OF Exon
NJ. T.. Church will be held this even
ing at $50 o'clock in the church.
All the members OF the cast are
asked to be present. The rally will
be held on Tuesday evening. Novem-
Der 20, in the church
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
CHILDREN HAVE
SCARLET FEVER

According to DR. s. NJ. Zion. who
Is attending seven children from the
Home for Friendless Children, who
are being treated at the p. and S.
Contagious Hospital, all arc suffer-
ing with scarlet fever, and all are
mild cases.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
BARNHART CHoRus NnEETING

Members OF the Harry Barnhart
Community Chorus will meet at s
o'clock this evening at the home
Of Miss Jennie Toner. 7O4 Washing
ton street. All members are asked
TO bring their brown singing books.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
TO WRITE ESSAYS
ON HOMIE TOWN

Pupils OF Public School No. 2,
Eleventh and Washington streets,
have been asked 20 write essays on
Wilmington as a city. As a result
the Office Of the Chamber Of Com
merce today was invaded by sew
eral dozen boys and girls inquiring
for the booklets on Wilmington.
They were promptly supplied with
all the daa required.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
PYTHIANs ENJOY SMOKER.

Alpha Lodge No. %, Knights OF
Pythias, held a smoker last night, in
the Lodge rooms, COS West street
The affair was largely attended
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
CHESrER ARKs mo- vIsrr.

Seven hundred members OF the
Noah's Ark. OF Chester. accompan-
led by a band. will visit the Will
mington members OF the Ark to-
night
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
PERSONAL

Mrs. Robert C.. Benson. wife OF
Captain OF Detectives Benson. who
has been visiting their daughter on
Chincoteague Island. Va. has re-
turned home.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22

Mechanical craftsmen WIN find
good positions through the Want
Ads during the coming months, and
the engineers are under favorable
planetary ruling.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1921-11-22
SCOTT STANDARD BEARERS.

Standard Bearers Of Scott NJ. +.
Church will meet this evening. at
the home OF Miss Maud Harvey. 607
North Broome street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-17
FOOD CRYING NEED
Of RUSSIAN PEOPLE
American Relief Administration
Asks for Help to Prevent
Starvation.

New, York, Dec. 17.--Judging from
recent cable news out OF Russia tho
Christmas season In the famine-
stricken sections promises to be an
institution embodying little Of the Joy
and happiness which usually char
actcrize the celebration OF tho festive
holiday.
Russia IN other words. will have to
accept It's Christmas present this year
In the form of whatever foodstutfs can
be obtained through the goodness and
generosity Of those more fortunate In
the outside worlHc AS FOR holiday
greetings. they don't mean anything
In many parts of Russin Just now.
Food IA large quantities is being
rushed into the devastated regions.
and TO a great extent has helped TO
stay the hand Of the famine. but the
situation, according to cable dis
patches. is still serious and assistance
from America and other countries
to carry the hungry Russians past
this death dealing menace.
While Americans are planning tc
enter into the spirit of the great holi-
day with customary generosity and
| freedom. millions of Russians, affected
by the withering drought, will have e
make the best of very bad situa.
ton. They viii even have to cal
whatever they can rustic up along the
roadsides or beg from the few les,
untortunates in their neighborhood
The people of whole cities and vii
lagos have been driven from thei,
homes in search of sustenance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-17
F|REMEN MAY HAVE
OWN PENSION FUND
-
City Solicitor Satterthwaite
Sees No Legal Restrictions
Against It.

city Solicitor Reuben Satterth-
waite Jr.. says he has discuss
cd informally with some of the officers
of the new fire department the ques-
tioh OF their organizing n pension
fund for their own benefit and that he
does not know OF any legal restric-
tons TO prevent them from doing his
lie explained that IL would be possible
tor the firemen to form n commission
and authorize the. selection OF such
officers Of that commission as they see
&C 10 take charge Of any moneys that
may be acquired for the pension fund.
They may also designate someone TO
take charge of such funds. In the
case Of the police department the city
treasurer is tho custodian of the
money for the pension fund. but he is
80 designated by an act Of the legis-
lature. Whether he would he willing
voluntarily To serve in the same ca
pacity FOR the flremen is not known,
hu, they could not require him tn
do SO without first having an act pass
"a by the legislature TO provide for
this.
Mr.. Sstterthwsite also said tho fire
mon may agree among. themselves as
20 how much each OF them is to con-
tribute every month from their salary
toward tho pension fund. In fact
there Is nothing 10 interfere with them
hyins the foundation now for a PEN
sion fund so that by the time the
legislature meets they would be well
organized and would have n consid-
erablo sum in hand. The legislature
could enact a law, and probably will
be asked TO do 80. legally creating
the commission. setting forth its pro-
visions and purposes and designating
those TO take charge Of the cash. II
may also authorize the City Coun-
cil 90 make an annual appropriation
10 the firemen's pension fund.
Most OF the new uniforms for the
nrcmon have heon delivered in THIS
city. Chief Lutz had hoped 10 sec
the men attired in them by Decem-
her 10, but they have not been dis
trihuted among the mon as yet. I,
is expected. however. they will be
ready for wear within a few days.