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The Nenana news., 1921-09-08
NATURE IS HEALING SCARS
 ON FRENCH BATTLEFRONT

SOISSONS. France, Sept. B. Nature is making such rapid pro- gress in healing the scars of war in France that, outside of towns where ruins are still standing, it will soon be impossible to discover the famous front line of four years of war, without close examination.
 It has become evident that the abandoned project of maintaining intact, as it existed at the close of hostilities, the line from Nieuport, in Belgium, to Belfort, as a lesson to future generations, could not have been carried out excepting at an enormous expense.
 Forests that were supposed 70 have been annihilated, have shown remarkable recovery. Positions that were upheaved repeatedly until the subsoil covered the surface almost completely, giving every appearance of hopeless aridity, have been slowly covered by vegetation. :=.@.:
 Even the famous height along which runs the Chemin des Danes (the Ladies' Way is covered with thick herbage, that remains green in spite of the drought In order to preserve certain famous war scenes such as the Bayonet Trench at Verdun, it waas necessary to erect a shelter and protect the trench from the slow but sure work of nature in order to keep it as it was during the great battle
The Nenana news., 1921-09-08
Unionists Given Arms

BELFAST, Sept. 8-Unionists em- ployed by a large concern near the scene of the recent rioting have been given arms in order that they may protect themselves if attacked. It is declared that the action is the result of the speech of Owen O'Duf- fy, on Sunday, at Armagh, in which he declared that the boycott against Ulster should be frightened. @
The Nenana news., 1921-09-08
Papers Are Blamed

DUBLIN, Sept. 8-Sinn Feiners have been showing some irritation at what they call misrepresentations in the British and American press, of their position. The elaborate argu- ments in their note and Irish Bul'a- tin, they say, were not intended to convey the impression that they re- jected dominion status and insisted upon separation.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-08
Republics May Withdraw

BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 8-Rejec- tion by the assembly of the League of Nations of amendments to the covenant proposed by Argentine may be followed by withdrawal from the league of Central American re- pubics, it has been learned here from reliable sources.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-08
CONGRESSMAN SUGGESTS TAX
 ON LIQUOR TO AID SOLDIERS

DETROIT, Sept. 8-In an address delivered her yesterday before a gathering of members of the Ameri- can Legion, Congressman Brennan proposed that the Government place tax on light wines and beer as a means of providing revenue for the suggested adjusted compensation for ex-service men.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-08
FALSE ALARM

BOGOTA, Sept. 8-Reports circu- lated to the effect tha. revolution has broken o,t in Colombia are ab- solutely false. The country is with out disturbance of any kind.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-08
BRUMFIELD TRIAL SET

RosEBURG, Ore, Sept. 8-The trial of Dr. Brumfeld, charged with the murder of Dennis Russell, will begin here on October ,, according to decision rendered yesterday by Judge Bingham The court has over ruled the motion of Brumfeld's at torneys for a change of venue.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-08
Report Is Confirmed

INVERNESS, Sept. 8-Oficial continuation has been made here of the report that the reply of the British cabinet to the latest note from Devalera invites representa- ives of the Sim Fein to a further conference
The Nenana news., 1921-09-08
GAMBLERS CHANGE RULES

CHICAGO, Sept. 8-The Board of Trade has adopted an amendment to the rules governing the activities of the association, the change provid- ing for the discontinuance of dealing in indemnity contracts.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-08
RUTH FIFTY.TWo-NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Sept. 8-Babe Ruth made another home run here yester- day, in the fourth inning against
 Boston, with Pennoek pitching. An other player also scored on the hom- CT. Ruth has 52 to his credit now.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-08
JURIST PASSES

OLYMPIA, Sept. 8-Wallace E. Mount, justice of the Washington supreme court for a score of years, died here this week.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-08
GERMAN MARK DROPS

NEW YORK, Sept. 8-The Ger man mark is quoted on the local foreign exchange market today al its lowest since the war, the quota tion being one and five thousandths cents.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-08
GREEKS GET THEIR GOAT

LONON, Sept. 8-The fall of An gora, capital of the Turkish Nation alists, to the Greeks, is reported to- day in a Reuters dispatch from the city of Smyrna. .:-..~.. ..~. ....-. ;.
The Nenana news., 1921-09-08

George Moody arrived from the Kantishna this week, bringing sever al passengers out with him. He iwll return to Roosevelt within a few days.
Evening journal., 1921-03-26
inlington
collector
SEN. BALL TO BE
CAPITAL MAYOR

United States Senator L. Hoisler
Ball. Of Delaware. has been definite
ly assigned TO Craftsmanship OF the
Senate committee on the District OF
Columbia, he thus virtually viii be-
come mayor OF Washington" when
the new Congress assemblies. The
district committee handles leeisla-
ton Affecting the national capital.
The district has commission
form OF government. but the COM
missioners must go TO the Semitic
and House district committees for
all legislation. Senator Balls other
committee assignments are member
ship on the naval affairs. public
health and national quarantine and
enrolled bills. The naval affairs
committee is one OF the major com
mittees Of the Senate and a place
thereon is coveted by many Senators.
The Delaware Senator and Sena-
tor France OF Maryland successfully
sought membership on this commit
tee in the rearrangement OF the
standing committees for the next
session In the past Congress. Sena-
tor Ball was chairman Of enrolled
bills He will stay on this commit
tee, but will take the chairmanship
OF the more important District OF
Columbia, succeeding Senator sher-
man OF Illinois.
Evening journal., 1921-03-26
HARBOR PLAN
IS APPROVED
Commission Will Now Urge
Government Support of
Project
100000 OF CITY
MONEY AVAILABLE

Following conference yesterday
afternoon with Colonel f. n. John
ston. United States district engineer.
the advisory board OF the Whining
ton Harbor Commission returned 10
the commissions offices In tho Pub
Tic Building and formally approved
tho plans and specifications for har-
Dor development as drawn hy John
Meigs the commissions consulting
engineer.
The advisory board consists bf b.
+. Cressen, Jr.. and Fred W. Hcrscy.
OF New York. Calvin Tompkins. the
noted harbor engineer. was a mem
Der OF tho board up 10 his death
two weeks ago.
Having obtained approval OF the
plans, the iarbor Commission will
now renew its urgings TO the Board
OF Engineers Of the War Depart
ment for government aid OF the port
project, and make preparations for
beginning ctual work on the quay
wall. warehouses and rail connec
uons az the harbor tract on the
south bank of the Christiana
For this work S2,1OO.OOO in au-
thorized city bonds is available.
Evening journal., 1921-03-26
CAST OF 1000 TO
TO PRESENT AMERICA

The patriotic and musical specta-
Gle, America" which opens in the
Playhouse Tuesday evening to con-
tinue the remainder Of the week. is
by all odds the most stupendous pro-
duction OF it's kind ever presented on
local stage. With 1000 local par
Elephants presenting a KALEIDOSCOPE
ical array Of dances. choruses. etc.
the production far eclipses anything
usually conceived OF along the line
Of amateur productions.
Special lighting effects have been
brought here from New York City.
together with a carload Of magnifi-
cent scenery. The costuming is es-
pecially elaborate and the play
abounds with humorous situations
all OF which combine to make
America" 100 per cent American
production.
Given under the auspices Of the
Delaware Consistory. A. A. s. r. 32d
degree. and with the city's best tall
ent participating the production has
aroused Statewide interest.
America" opens in the Playhouse
Tuesday evening and continuing
every evening during the week with
special Saturday afternoon matinee.
Evening journal., 1921-03-26
QUICK relief FROM
CONSTIPATION
Get DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets

That is the joyful cry Of thousand.
since Or. Edwards produced Olive
Tablets, the substitute Tor calomeL
DR.. Edwards. a prachcing physician
for II years and calomels old-time
enemy. discovered the formula for Olive
Tablets while treating patients for
chronic constipation and torpid livers.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets do not
contain calomel. but a healing, soothing
vegetable laxative.
No gripping is the keynote" on these
little sugar-coated. olive-colored tab
lets. They cause the bowels and liver TO
act normally. They never force them
TO unnatural action.
Iyou have a dark brown mouth
bad breath-a dull. tired feeling-sck
headache-torpid hver-constipation,
you'll find quick, sure and pleasant re-
suits from one or two Of DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablci7 at bedtime.
Thousands take them every night lust
to keep right. Try them. l5c and SOC.
Evening journal., 1921-03-26
BUS SERVICE TO
CARRY FREIGHT

Having operated a passenger bus
line for the past IS months with
success, the management OF the
Peoples Bus Line has announced the
extension OF the business to include
a freight service to rural points
Concerning the extension Alonzo
Newlin, president OF the company.
says.
The repeated requests by petition
from various suburban and rural
communities for bus service has so
enthused the management that il
has been decided TO increase its
operation and to appeal TO the pub
lie for support. A simple calcula-
ton will readily show the saving OF
the individual rider who makes a
trip twice a day for say 800 days
a year and by reason OF riding for &c
instead OF Sc. now charged by troll
ley. he will save SIS, which in itself
10 say nothing OF the dividend which
might be paid on the investment.
is a handsome return on an outlay
OF say 500.
Arrangements are being made to
put new lines in operation just as
fast as new busses can be secured.
Evening journal., 1921-03-26
REAL FOURTH
FOR FIVEPOINTS
Suburbanites Plan Early
For independence Day
Celebration
FIRE PROTECTION
FUND GROWS

With more than one hundred
members present. the Five Points
Civic Association met in Richardson
Park School House last night. The
finance and fire committees re-
ported that with the weeks canvass
Of Ashley yet to. be tabulated. the
amount in hand for the FIRE appar-
atus totaled $3.50.
The Elmhurst committee, c. r.
Vansant. chairman. reported total
Of $500.
The entertainment committee was
instructed to devise plans for street
carnivals in June and September.
the proceeds TO be applied to the
fire protection fund.
Delaware S. Wright. chairman OF
the street committee. reported that
the association was having Hillside
avenue re-cindered. Howard street.
from the school house to the Elm
hurst stores. is TO be ro-surfaced.
These improvements arc being done
by the Five Points Association at no
cost TO the property owners.
During the meeting ten new mem
bers were admitted. Finley Ash. OF
Glynrich, was elected financial sec
retary.
Plans were also discussed for a
community celebration on July (
The program will include field sports.
flag raising and a public display OF
fireworks The entertainment COM
mittee will have charge OF this elo-
bration.
Evening journal., 1921-03-26
sUTFGAGErTEs IN aANrERIcA.

ono Of the interesting features OF
the play America" 10 be presented
at the Playhouse. beginning Tues
day. VIII be the "sunragettcs OF
America" under the leadership Of
Miss Hazel Mae SchmutE and Henry
Laws. The cast which will portray
the "Sunragettes" will be as follows.
Miss Mary Mcknitt. Miss Mary l.
Wyatt, Miss Elva Freeman, Miss
Martha Bryson. Miss Helen Mccall
lister. Miss Hazel Mae schmutz. Miss
Ruth Mcginniss. Miss Beulah Murry.
Miss Winnie Davis. Miss Marguerite
krauss. Miss Mildred Ewing. Miss
Emma sepp. Miss Stella Zebley. Miss
Marion Blackburn. Miss Anna Heri-
tage, Mr.. and Mrs. William williams.
Floyd Clark, Jesse Lynch. Henry
Laws. Edward Lyman. r. william
Godfrey, Robert Currindcr. George
Tattersall. william Pyle. Staunor
Straub. Lewis Morrow. Walter r..
Taylor, Roland McVoy. william Dom
aldson, August Walk. Miller Smith
The Want Ads win give opportunl-
ties for good business Partnership
and business investments.
Evening journal., 1921-03-26
DELAWARE RIVER
YARDS RANK HIGH

Delaware river shipyards stand
second, fourth and sixth in the list
Of yards Of the United States eh-
gagged in the building OF merchant
ships, as OF March /. according TO
figures compiled by the American
Bureau Of Shipping. In order they
are:
New York Shipbuil1ing Corpora
tion, Sun Shipbuilding Corporation
and the Merchant Shipbuilding Cor
poration. The Bethlehem ShipbuHd-
ing Corporation. with plants on the
Atlantic and Pacific coasts. is tho
leader. On the above date It was
building thirty-one ships OF 264e00
gross tons.
The total number OF steel mer-
chant ships under construction on
the date OF the survey. was 326. ag-
sregating 1.4O6.246 gross tons. OF
this number 276 were for private
eccount and ffty-four for the
United States Shipping Board. Tank
ers ordered or under way and in
Guided in the total are ninety-four
for private account and seven for
the shipping board.
New York Ship. with twenty ves-
sells ordered and under way. aggre-
eating $4,000 tons. led the yards
II this vicinity. with Sun Ship work
ing on eleven ships OF 93.199 tons.
e. cond, and Merchant Ship. with
ten OF 67.140 tons. third.
The survey shows that out OF the
3S3 shipways i'm the United States
yards. 154 were empty.
Evening journal., 1921-03-26
MILLER ASKS SQUARE
DEAL FOR HEROES

Col. Thomas W. Miller. alien prop
erty custodian and a member OF the
executive committee Of the Ameri-
can legion. conferred with Postmas-
ter General William II. Hays. at
Washington, ID. c.. yesterday. rela-
tive TO alleged discrimination in the
postal service against veterans OF
the recent war. Col. Miller was one
OF a committee consisting OF Theo-
dore Roosevelt. Assistant Secretary
OF the Navy and John ID. Markley OF
Maryland.
The committee told the postmaster
general that there were hundreds OF
cases Of discrimination against postal
employees, because they served and
fought during the world war and
upon their return found their posi-
tons occupied by others or were
forced 10 go In at the bottom OF the
list and. OF course, lost their seniority
OF service
Evening journal., 1921-03-26
REPUBLICAN
TALK OFFICES
Rural New Castle Countian
to be New u. S.
Marshal
SUSSEX TO GET
DRY DIRECTOR

A meeting OF the Republican State
Committee was held this afternoon.
in the rooms of the Industrial Acct
dent Board. IN the Ford Building.
for the purpose OF apportioning Fed
eral offices among the counties OF
the State.
The Office Of United States Mar
shall was apportioned to Rural New
Castle. instead OF TO Wilmington as
vas expected. This would indicate
that Walter = Money. OF near Town
send. will get the marshalship.
The Office Of Federal Prohibition
Director was apportiohed 70 Sussex
county.
10 was rumored -iminrton
Is to get the post bl collector
OF the port.
Charles Warner. State chairman.
presided over the meeting OF the
committee. Governor Donnoy was
present as vice-chairman. Every dis
trict in the State was represented.
Evening journal., 1921-03-26
INDICT BALL
PLAYERS AGAIN
White Sox and Alleged
Gamblers Charged With
Conspiracy
TRY ACCUSED
NEXT FALL

CHICAGO March 26 Omitted
Pross)-Eighteen White sox play
ers and alleged gamblers we're in
dicted by the Cook county grand
jury today in connection with 1919
baseball scandal.
Eight indictments were returned
against each OF the men. charging
general conspiracy. obtaining money
under false pretenses and operating
confidence game.
The returned indictments are
against thirteen who we're indicted
last fan. They follow:
Eddie Cicotte. Claude williams.
George Weaver. Fred McMullin.
Oscar Felsch. Joe Jackson. Charles
Risberg and Chick Gandi. former
White Sox players. and Hal Chase.
former New York Giant player: Snort
sullivan, Rachael Brown and Abe
Attell, said to be gamblers and Will
liam Burns, former pitcher.
Carl Fork and Benjamin Franklin.
both OF ST. Louis; Ben and Louis
Levi and David Zelzer. OF Dcs
Moines, were the others indicted to-
day.
The indictments were returned
before Chief Justice Charles Nc
Donald. States Attorney Robert r..
Grove. recently nolle pressed the in
dictments voted last fall against
seven OF the White sox players.
Grove said ne took no action IN
the case of the eighth player. Chick
Gandil, because he had never ap-
pcared in court.
The grand jury yesterday com .
pleted hearings OF the evidence in
connection with the conspiracy 90
throw the 1919 world series to Gin
cinnati
The new Investigation grew out Of
the reputation OF confession alleged
20 have been made 10 the jury last
October by Clcotte williams ard
Jackson.
The bond for each Of the defend
ants was fixed at $4,000 on each in
dlctment.
Indications were that the trial Of
the accused woJld start next fall.
Evening journal., 1921-03-26
DELAWARE REHABS
DANCE AND EAT

A banquet was given by the IRE
habs" at the University OF Delaware
last night. The affair was given in
celebration OF the opening OF the
"Rehabs club room. which has
been obtained for them through the
efforts OF Mrs. Arthur G. Wilkinson.
Eighty-six members OF the Rehabil-
itation Division and members Of the
faculty attended.
The dinner was in charge OF the
ex-Yanks. with every little detail.
even down TO an eight-piece orches-
ira, composed OF the men. who fur
nished music and Jazz a-plerity for
the diners.
One OF the "Rehabs." who is a
King-"Jimmy" King, by the way.
surprised the diners with the pala g.
pleasing quality OF his cakes. which
he baked himself having learned
the art in the days when he stirred
"slum" for hungry soldiers.
The evening closed with the sing
ing OF community songs by both the
men and their guests.
Evening journal., 1921-03-26

Photo by william shewem Ellis.
A reception TO friends and pa
irons will be held by the Industrial
Trust Company tonight. in its
handsome new ten-story building at
The corner OF Tenth and Shipley
streets. The new banking Offices.
executive Offices and vaults will be
open for inspection.
on Monday the Industrial Trust
stan will move from its present
quarters in the Shipley street front
Of the Ford Building. to the new
bank. directly across the street. and
open the offices for business.
Officers Of the Industrial Trust
will act as hosts al the reception to-
night. These are DR.. willard Spring.
er, president; Haldcman G. Stout.
vice-president. A. V. Hughes. vice
president; Leslie W. Stout secre-
tary-treasurer; W. J. Highneld. Car
roll W. Griffith. Howard A. Turner.
Thomas NJ. Monaghan. Charles T..
Bickta, Stephen +. Hamilton. Henry
r. Isaacs. Max Keil. Harry S. Lynch.
Nathan Miller. Townsend W. Miller.
Caleb NJ. Steward. Howard A. Tur-
ner. and j. Writ Willis, directors.
Evening journal., 1921-03-26
NEGROES Vince
Under LASHING
Three of Four Culprits Get
at Post Today All Law
Allows
WARDEN SAYS
IT'S BAD JOB

-Four Negroes were publicly whip
ped In the New Castle County Work
house yard this afternoon in the
presence OF a crowd OF 1875 persons
one OF the largest crowds that ever
witnessed ohastisemept FOR crime in
Delaware. Three OF the men got 40
lashes each. the maximum penalty.
Warden NJ. S. plummer. OF the
workhouso. administered the pun
ishment. He used the regulation
cat" and three OF the men hinchcd
under the blows. Tho fourth man
took his medicine with a smile.
Unusual interest had been aroused
In today's lashings because OF tho
discussion throughout the country
PRO and con OF the whipping post al
a crime deterrent. william A. PIN
kerton. the nationally-lnown detec-
tive. recently declared whippings orc
OF the best crime preventives. not
because OF the physical pain inflicted.
hut because OF the stigma Il cat upon
criminals whipped among their own
class.
Il was O'Clock when Warden
I Plumber doffed his cbat and ordered
the first prisoner brought TO the pos..
The whippings took place In the jail
yard. where "a stout 12-inch post has
been erected, with shackles.
Warden Plumber was visably ar
fected by the job. Tho crowd OF
witnesses were silent. but watchful.
Warner Lewis. colored. was led 10
the post, stripped to the waistline
/ Deputy Warden +. j. Leach read tho
courts sentence OF one year impris-
onment and 20 lashes for larceny.
Lewis was shackied 10 the post
and Warden Piummer laid on the
whip. At the end OF the twentieth
blow Lewis looked around. smiled.
and asked. 'ls that all2" He was
unshackled, put on his coat and was
| led back TO his cell.
Next Leonard Barrett was tied 70
the post. He had been sentenced
to ten years imprisonment and 40
lashes for highway robbery. Bar
rctt hinched as the blows were laid
on. John Richardson. light
comploxioned Negro. followed Bar
rett at the post He stood tho first
eleven lashes without exhibiting
apparent emotion. But at the
twelfth blow. he hinched From
thence on to the forticth lash. Rich
ardson squirmed and stamped about
az the whip struck his flesh. His
back was plainly marked by the
"cat." but no blood was brought.
Horace Archy. also sentenced "a
40 lashes and 20 years imprison-
ment for highway robbery. was
shaking as he was led % the post
! He trembled while Deputy Warder
; Leach read the courts sentence ant
as he was triced up to receive his
foEging.
Archie fiinched throughout the on
tire ordeal. but was able. like tho
others 10 walk to his cell unaided.
after the forticth blow.
This is the one disagreeable fea-
ture OF my job" remarked Warden
! Plummer when the whippings were
ended. "But I intend to do my duty
and won't ask any OF my deputies
10 do what I do not like to do. It's
disagreeable. but has TO be done"
The crowd OF spectators was or
| cCrly throughout the proceedings,
and quietly scattered az the close.
Evening journal., 1921-03-26
SPECIAL MUSIC
With new ORGAN
Elaborate Services Prepared
at St. Johns Protestant
Episcopal Church
BEST COMPOSERS
IN PROGRAM LIST

Although not as yet fully com
pleted, the new organ will be used
at the Easter services at St Johns
Protestant Episcopal Church. Mar
het street and Concord avenue. to-
morrow.
There win be Holy communion at
z IN the morning. with the following
program:
Organ prelude. 'In the Morning. q"
Grieg; professional hymn, 10.
Come. Ye Faithful" Sullivan; three
fold Kyrie in c. Tails: "Gloria Tibf'
and "Gratias Tibi" in c. Anon: Of
fertory anthem, Awake Up. Ny
Glory" Barnby; Sursum Corda in T..
Camidge: Sanctus in r, Camidge:
Benedictus in f. Camidge; "Agnus
Der in G. Day; Communion hymn,
22S. ~And Now. o Father" Monk:
Gloria in Exceisis" old chant: re-
cess.onal hymn. 112. Jesus Christ
Is Risen Today" Worgan: organ
postlude, Grand chocur In d. Gull
mant
Again at II o'clock there will be
holy communion. for which the fol-
lowing will be the program:
Organ prelude. Spring Song. 9"
Mendelssohn; professional hymn.
10. "Come Ye Faithful" Sullivan;
Kyrie Gin r Flat. Eyre: Gloria
Tibi and Gratias Tibi Cin e Flat d.
Eyre; Credo. (in r Flat. Eyre;
hymn. 11s. AT the Lambs. High
Feast We Sing" Elvey; sermon;
cffertory anthem, 'Hallelujah
Chorus" (Messiah). Handel: Sur
sum Corda- Sanctus lin Z Flat ,
Eyre; Benedictus and Agnus Del Gin
z Flat. Eyre: communion hymn.
22s. And Now. o Father" Monk;
Gloria in Excelsis lin Z Flat). Eyre:
Iecessional hymn. IFS. The Day OF
Resurrection" Martin; postlude.
finale (Sonata y. Guilmant; church
school festival will be held in the
church at $50 p. NJ. at which there
viii be presentation OF Lenten Of
ferfngs for missions.
Evening journal., 1921-03-26
EAsTER Ar sr. PATRIcK,s.

The late mass at st. Patrick's
Church on Easter morning will be
marked with special solemnity. The
Rev. William Mclaughlin, o. $. f.
S., will be celebrant at the IL o'clock
mass, assisted by the Rev James =.
Quigley pastor A special musical
program has been prepared by the
Rev. James NJ Grant, ID. D., as fol-
lows:
Professional. Largo, Stausbach:
orchestra OF ~ pieces; Vidi Aquam.
chorus; Kyrie. Mozarts 18th Mass:
Gloria. Mozarts 18TH Mass; Credo.
Mozart's 18th Mass; Sanctus, Mo-
zart's 18th Mass; Benedictus. Mo-
zart's 18th Mass; Agnus Del. No
zart's 18th Mass.
Soloists: Miss Catherine Kane.
Mrs. Florence McGoldrick, Mrs. Lou
lisa Smith, John Flood. Thomas
O'Neill; offertory. Regina Coeli.
chorus; recessionel, orchestra.