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Evening journal., 1921-03-24
CALL AGAIN T0R NrRsEs-

The Need and Opportunity OF
Nurses" and a Word in the Public
Health Field" will be the subject o.
an illustrated address by Miss Eiiz-
abeth Walsh. r. n. OF the Red
Cross Division Of Philadelphia this
evening. 10 friends and members OF
the Woman's Club OF Ciaymont at
the home Of Mrs. William ID. Null
len. All club members are privileged
20 bring one or more guests.
During the past two weeks. Miss
Walsh has addressed many groups
OF club women and various women's
organizations throughout the State
for the purpose n interesting them
in the nursing profession and en-.
deavoring 10 gain recruits She ha,
delighted all who have heard her
and already many inquiries hav,
| been made at the Red Cross Head
quarters. 913 Delaware avenue. 4
have Miss Walsh address other club
during her stay in Delaware. whicl
will be until April IA.
Evening journal., 1921-03-24
NEGRo CIVIc LEAGUE.

Wilmington Branch OF the Della
ware Negro Civic League will meet
AT S.45 o'clock Sunday afternoon, in
Odd Fellows Temple. Tenth and
Orange streets. Addresses will be
delivered by DR.. II. Y. Arnett on
The Accomplishments OF the
League" and by DIT. ]. Il. King. on
The Principles Expressed and I'M
derlying the Constitution Of he
League" other addresses and re-
ports Of committees will be made.
The officers are; Or. ]. Bacon Smbbs.
president; Mrs. Conwell Banton,
vice-president; Mrs George Sykes
secretary; L. A. Redding. Barrett
Jackson, Emma Tyler. Sarah w
Arnett, Julia Cooker. Angelins
Henry. William Webb. Elmer Loaf
man. Edgar Starting. Charles p
Minus, Ernest L. Jones and Mrs
Blanche W. Stubbs.
Evening journal., 1921-03-24
DRAPER IN FAVOR OF
SEVEN MEMBER BOARD

Personally. I favor the seven
member school board bill now be-
fore the Legislature in Dover. and
1 would vote for the same today. as
l did two weeks ago. This state
ment was made this morning by
Oscar C.. Draper. OF the Board Of
Education from the Fifth Ward.
who appeared before the education
committee OF the House at Dover
yesterday, in opposing passage Of
the proposed measure.
Mr.. Draper said today that long
before the question OF the seven
member board had been broached.
he was made chairman OF the law
committee. as well as the legislative
committee, OF the Wilmington
Board OF Education. and. as such.
had to present the wishes OF the ma
iority Of the board before the Leg
islature. no matter what his per
sonal views might be. This fact. Mr.
Draper said. had been made plain
by him to the legislative committee
at Dover yesterday. when he said ne
favored the seven-member board
measure.
Mr.. Draper. at the committed
meeting at Dover yesterday. which
was attended by Dr. Conwen Ban.
ton. Walter r. Campbell. members
and NJ. Howard Jester. secretary o
the local school board. said that q
| the present school board had beer
allowed the same amount OF mone'
/ that the seven-member board woul,
receive under the bill. the old boar,
/ could do good work. In the past
/ Mr.. Draper continued. the old boar,
has been Handicapped through lacl
Of funds
Mr.. Draper said that his position
at Dover yesterday was awkward, fl
that he was compelled. as chairman
OF a committee. to do his duty. whicl
was to oppose a measure which n
personally had endorsed at IN
! Board Of Education meeting
The action OF Mr.. Draper in Join
ing with opponents OF the seven
member board at Dover yesterda.
caused much comment, and severa
OF the members OF the School Board
before they had heard Mr.. Draper
statement. openly expressed them
selves as surprised.
DR.. Conwen Banton. Negro mem
her Of the Board Of Education. VIII
went 10 Dover in company with MI
Draper and NJ. Howard Jester. sec
retary Of the board. explained las
night that Mr.. Draper stated befor
j the hearing that although he vote
in favor Of the bill. he was com
. PEELED. as chairman Of the commit
tee from the Board OF Education. {
fight the measure, as the board de
feated il. and he represented IA
5 board at Dover.
: Notwithstanding his action
s Dover, the Wilmington Cabinet Z
, the Negro Civic League last Nigh
q heartily endorsed a letter TO be ser
r. 20 Dover giving the leagues suppoi
s az the measure and asking for IN
,, retention Of Doctor Danton as the
e representative in the Board Of Edl
J. cation.
Evening journal., 1921-03-24
EAsrER ENTERTAINMENT.

Plans for an Easter entertainment
TO be held in odd Fellows Temple,
Tenth and Orange streets, on sun
day, were perfected at q meeting
last night OF the Wilmington cab
met OF the Negro Civic League.
The committee appointed to assist
in stopping truancy among school
children and to investigate their
conduct following school hours made
its report.
The resolution OF the homes COM
mittee, designating Sunday. April 3
as Child Welfare Day, was adopted
Ministers OF the various colored
churches will speak on the subject
at the Temple.
The next meeting OF the cabinet
will be held Wednesday evening.
March 80. in the settlement. The
meeting last night was presided over
by DR.. j. b. Stubbs, chairman. Field
Secretary C. Milbourne Smith assist
ed in offering suggestions for the ac-
tivities Of the league.
Evening journal., 1921-03-24
FAVOR new CITY
School BOARD
CONTINUED from First Page.)

A0oulluueu from flisl fhRe.l
the present board system prevailed
Mr.. Green made a strong plea for
the new board He related the steps
taken in organizing the citizens
committee, OF the Federal survey
and its results and the widespread
approval OF the present bill. Mr..
Saylor stated such a bill had been
repeatedly endorsed by Central La
Dor Union.
DR. T. O. Cooper, member OF the
Wilmington Board OF Education,
generally recognized as leader Of the
"old guard" on that board. came to
Dover today to oppose passage OF
the Wilmington seven-member Board
OF Education bill. DR.. Cooper got
busy Immediately on arrival at the
State House among the House Demo
cratic members The "old guard"
Is relying on him to kill the bill.
Evening journal., 1921-03-24
DEATHS


HALE-In this city. on March ., 1921,
Joseph Hale, aged % years.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral services, at the resi-
dence Of his parents. 9i0 Elm street, on
Saturday afternoon, March %, at
o'clock. Interment at Silverbrook ceme-
tery.
THOMAS-At Smyrna, Del. on March
%, 1921, Edwin f. Thomas, beloved
husband Of Ethel e. Thomas, aged 6S
years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at his late resi-
dence, smyrna Del. on Friday afternoon,
al o'clock. Interment at Odd Fell
lows cemetery. Smyrna, Del.
HARPER-On March "a 1921, William
f., husband Of Anna Nj. Harper, aged
"A years.
Fune-al from his lase residence, 1870
skunk street, Philadelphia. Interment at
Riyerview cemetery, Wilmington, on
Friday. at =. NJ.
HAMILTON-In Downingtown Pa, on
March 30 1921, George 7. Hamilton. be.
loved husband Of lamar b. Hamilton,
aged IS years.
Relatives and friends are invited 20 at
/ tend the funeral services at his late resi-
donce, Stanton, Del, on Friday afternoon,
I az o'clock. Interment at St James
cemetery, Stanton, Del.
Evening journal., 1921-03-24
RIRTHDAY DANNY.

Miss Lila Wright. 1893 Lancarte
avenue. gave q party last evening }
honor OF her fifteenth birthday ahni
versary. Those present We're Tn
Misses Lila Wright, Marian Linthi
cum. Clara Gonelly, Emmaa Gonnel-
ly Bessie Ross, Grace Scott, Grac
Stewart. Marie Stewart, Rose O'Dop
nell; Mrs. Lavada Wright, Edwin
Stott. John Ross and Joseph Layin.
Evening journal., 1921-03-24
ANNouNCE ENGAGEMENT.

MIR. and Mrs. Irving Green 24S9
Patton street, philadelphia announce
the engagement OF their daughter
Miss Rose Green. to Abraham Tom
poisky. OF this city. The wedding
will take place in the early summer
Mr.. Tompolsky is well-known groc
er in the Ninth ward.
The engagement OF Miss Green
and Mr. Tompolsky was made known
at a reception given by Miss Green's
parents on March 13. At the saE
time the engagement Of her sister
Miss Bessie Green, was announced TO
Isadore Rosen, OF Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1921-03-24
MOONSHINERS
MURDER DAVIS
speclal 10 The Evenlng Journal.

DOVER. Del. March 24.-Word
was received here yesterday Of the
reported murder. near Petersburg,
Va, of Charles Davis, a former we'll
known Delawarean. and farmer liv-
ing near Dover. While all Of the
facts could not be ascertained, it
was reported that he met foul play
among the moonshiners Of that sec
ton.
Robbins Hose Company has elect
ed the following officers for the en-
suing year: Chief, Earl Humphrey;
first assistant. Thomas Holsteini
second assistant. Harry r. Hancock
Evening journal., 1921-03-24
CATCH ROCK AT BoWERs.

Special TO The Evening Journal
BOWERS, Del. March 24.-Rock
fish have been more abundant this
season than has been known in many
years, and they are running excep-
tionally large. A specimen was
caught here Wednesday Weighing 20
pounds.
Evening journal., 1921-03-24
CHARITY BALL TICKETS.

The committee OF the Easter Mon
day charity ball announces to the
subscribers that they may procur
tickets for their out-of-town guest
by applying to Miss Esther Ward
1907 Delaware avenue, telephone
272S. Tickets may also be sough
at the door the night OF the bail.
Evening journal., 1921-03-24
PLANT TREES DESPITE RAIN.

Despite the drizzling rain which
fell all morning, workmen engaged
in setting out trees and shrubbery
in Rodney Square did not cease their
labors. evidently believing that
weather conditions are conducive to
plant life, II not good for human
beings.
Evening journal., 1921-03-24
PLANT LIFENOT
HURT BY FROST
CONTINUED from page one)

chances. however, and in some OF
the rural sections muslin and burlap
bags were thrown over lettuce beds.
The cold snap Will not affect onions
and peas which are about the only
vegetables that have been planted
In the open so far this spring.
Florists today said that the light
touch Of frost would not injure the
budding rose bushes or other flowers.
such as daffodils and panSes.
Evening journal., 1921-03-24
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
LIVERPOOL. lkIar6sf p4

LIVERPOOL, lH1r&f "a Omitted
Press.)-Spots opsned2@ith improved
demand today. Prices were firm
Sales amounted to. e000 bales. Re-
ceipts totaled 7oe-bsles including
400 Americana Futures opened
steady At34l
Americas mIaulinfs fair, 11.507
good middl;ss<xse 5Qs.k&116 ,piddlings,
$50; H5dd1{a E< 3 %; u.}ddlings
7 7'Is ! aAry, 0rdlnary.
Evening journal., 1921-03-24
CHICAGO GRAINS.

CHICAGO, March "a Omitted
Press. Opening grain:
Wheat, March $50. off 4; May
140A 6140.
Corn. May s4@6S%; July 81
66A.
oats, May 4O% az; July 41%
a Is.
Evening journal., 1921-03-24
You Save Money
When You
Save Health
In times like these everyone should
be economical OF health as well as
economical OF money.

The best and most economical
road 10 normal health If you are
weak run down and under weight
is TO take Father Johns Medicine
which rebuilds the flesh you have
lost. This pure, wholesome pre-
scription contains only those nour-
ishing elements from which nature
draws. in making new strength and
health. It is guaranteed free from
alcohol or dangerous drugs. It's
gentle laxative effect drives out i'm
purities. Begin taking it today If
you are below normal weight.
Evening journal., 1921-03-24
CARn nE TnANKs-

Mr.. and Mrs Alfred II. Mcdowell beg
90 return thanks to their many friends,
who. during the sickness OF their daugh-
ter. sent messages Of sympathy and
flowers to her. They also desire 10 re-
turn their best thanks to all friends for
their beautiful floral tributes and mes
the death Of their daughter, Margaret
s. McDOWells
Evening journal., 1921-03-24
LOCAL SECURITIES

Laird ana Company, DUPONT
Building, furnish the following quo
tations OF local securities
Bid. Asked.
DUPONT Debenture 70
DUPONT Warrants .... "a
dupont Common. new 135 l4o
DUPONT Common. old
dupont Chemical Pfd S% "a
Hercules Common lao loV
At,as Pfd IAN 76ih
Atas con,r,or 1?O 1876
Atlas Warrants ....' bh
sEx-dividend.
Evening journal., 1921-03-24
BUYS KING ST. MEAT STALL

Louis Max today announced he
had purchased the meat stall at
S31 King street. from II. NJ. Wood
worth. He. will continue the busi-
ness along the same lines as man
aged by Mr.. Woodwork. but with
improved methods he expects he
will be Of benefit 10 customers.
Evening journal., 1921-03-24
IN MEMORIAM.

In sad but loving remembrance OF my
wife and mother. Barbara Eckrlch, who
departed this life six years ago today.
Nay she rest In peace.
Husband and Som
Evening journal., 1921-03-24
NEW YORK COTTON.

NEW YORK, March "a Omitted
Press Cotton opened firm today.
May opened at 1879. up 16; July
1926, up IS; October 1870, up IL.
Evening journal., 1921-03-24

Search the Want Ads for good po-
sitions. and II you have a house to
rent the Want Ads will prove a
good. reliable agent.
Evening journal., 1921-03-24
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL

Mrs. J. C. Hopper, OF Boston
Mass, is visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. T. McElwee, at Roselle.
Evening journal., 1921-03-24
FOR RF.NT-GARACFs

Reasonable. desirable location. en-
trance. 1902 Rodney street and 1870
Delaware avenue. Phone $3.50
Adv.
Evening journal., 1921-03-24
n AITAInnIAM

II mEMUhiAms
In sad but loving remembrance Of my
son. william W McKinnon. who de-
parted this life fou. years ago today
March "a, 1917;
-Four years have passed
I remember well,
When ! stood beside your dying bed
To bid my last farewell.
with fearful eyes
watched you pass away,
Although I dearly loved you,
/ could not make you stay.
Ncfhnrs
Evening journal., 1921-03-24
SineS and Welch
FLORISTS

2f2 WEST EIGHTH STREET
Cut Flowers and Funeral Designs
a Specially
D. & A. 5572
Evening journal., 1921-03-24

Answer 10 Yesterdays Puzzle.
The rebus represented Drum
fish and Black bass.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-06-02
DIR. EDMUND NJ. POND
HENRY W. ELIOT, VI. ID.
District Health Officer
Manchester, Vt.

Contagious diseases in families not
employing q physician must be report
cd 20 the above address by mail or
tsiephone. Release from quarantine
vii be granted when the proper GER
tifeate has been received or by tele-
phone when physician so requests.
TELEPHONE. 80
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-06-02

children TO Dorset to visit their sis
ter, Mrs. Ernest Edgerton.
Irving Norma, the two months old
son Of Benjamin and Eta Prouty
died Sunday the 22nd, after a short
illness. The funeral was held on
Wednesday forenoon and the burial
made in the village cemetery.
Memorial services were held by the
children on Sunday afternoon in place
of the regular session of Sunday
school. The program was in charge of
Miss Jassie Farnum and was very
good, the children taking their parts
with credit TO themselves and their
teacher.
We understand that Charles Wilder
has recently moved into the so-called
Carley house near Hapgood's mill and
is employed by Strobel and Richard,
the house being vacated by Mr.. and
Mrs. LaFlamme, who have moved into
a part of the old C. w. Whitney
house.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-06-02
PERr

Mis- Mary Pierce spent The week
end q, her home in So. Londonderry
Misses Lucy Jones and Bertha A..
derson. who have been az work q
Bennington Ter a few weeks. are e.
pected home this week.
Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Chapman q New
York. were ia town over the week
end. They expert 70 open their home
here for the summer soon.
Mr. and Mrs l. r. Haprood Of
Ncw York, arrived on Tuesday o. las,
week and are occupying Mr. C. X.
Batchelder's cottage aRsan this year
Hon. J X. Batchelder Of Benning
ton. was in town Saturday. and p 3.
Gardner also OF Bennington, was in
town on business a short time the last
OF the week.
Otto J. Coolidge Of Canterbury, n.
H., and Mrs. Coolidge were at D. r.
Stones Sunday. taking Mrs. Stone and
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-06-02
DIRE DISTRESS
II Is Near at Hand TO Hundreds Of
Manchester Readers.

II Is Near at Hand TO Hundreds OF
Manchester Readers.
Don't neglect an aching back.
Backache is eften the kidneys cry
for help.
Neglect hurrying TO the kidneys aid
means that urinary troubles may fol-
low.
Or danger Of worse kidney trouble.
Here's Manchester Depot testimony.
Mrs. James Johnston, Manchester
Depot, says: Two years ago my back
and kidneys gave me trouble due to
heavy lifting. Mornings when ! got
up ] had TO have help to get dressed
and 10 lace my shoes. My back nearly
drove me crazy with sharp shooting
pains all the time. After doing the
least bit of work / became languid
and nervous and ] had severe head
aches and dizzy spells with spots APP
pearing before my eyes. After doc
toring and using other kidney rene
dies ] heard of Doan's Kidney Pills
through one Of my neighbors. ! went
to Pratt's Drug Store and got a box.
After using a box and half of Doan's
Kidney Pills ! was able to do a real
days work and enjoy life again. !
highly recommend Doan's for they
surely helped me-"
Price Coo, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy = get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Johnston had. FosterMilburn
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y. AVID
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-21
SANTA CLAUS HOST.
TO ZOO CHILDREN
AT ARMORY PARTY.
KRIS kRlNGLE PAYS ADVANCE
VISIT AT INSTiGATiON OF
DRAMA cLUB-HAPPY SMILES
SHINE FROM FACES OF GUESTS.

Santa Claus acted as host to 200 o.
tawa children who otherwise might
not have an altogether happy Christ
mas this afternoon at Armory G, when
the members of the Ottawa Drama
club held their annual holiday party,
The big event was scheduled to take
place at 2 o'clock, but long before the
appointed hour dozens OF little boys
and girls wearing an altogether happy
expression and filed with great antic.
ipations began assembling at the arm
DRY.
Members of the Drama club, all in
attractive costumes, received the lit
tie guests and made them understand
that the armory was theirs for the
afternoon. Almost as many grown
ups as children gathered to watch the
party
BY no means the smallest part OF
the entertainment in the eyes of the
Riddles were the refreshments. Real
ice cream and cake were served by
the members Of the club to the eager
little tots. Old Santa's visit was one
of the features Of the party which will
never be forgotten by the little
guests. He handed out dolls with
real hair to the little girls and knives
and harmonious to the boys. Each
kiddie was alos given half pound box
of delicious candy.
Vying with Santa Claus ir the favor
OF the Riddles was large and hand
somely decorated Christmas tree,
which caused great many exclama
tons Of delight on the part Of the lit
tie Children. The tree was donated by
Charles Geiger the grocer, who for
the past eight years has presented the
club will all their Christmas trees.
Members of the club adorned it with
all kinds of tinseled decorations, max
ing one of the most handsome trees
ever seen in Ottawa.
The complete program of the after
noon was as follows:
Christmas Carrols-Miss Sophia
Jobst
Dance of the Faires-Mrs. G.. B.
Sharp, leader; Miss Veronica Brown,
Mrs. Charles Bradford, Mrs. William
Bradley. Mrs. Walter FINLAND, Mrs.
G. p. Irion, Miss Anna Hathaway.
Miss Leila Petit, accompanist.
Entrance of Snow Mann / S S
Dorothy Nertney '''
Antics of Snow Man &
Christmas Fairies Herald Santa
Claus.
Santa Claus song to Children Gus
Bauchle. fsE &c.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-21
SAYS BATTERIES DROP
UNDER PRE-WAR PRICES

Most manufacturers in this day and
age realize that buyers of their pro-
ducts are vitality interested in the
prices asked. but there are few who
want any article at any price which is
below that for which dependable
product can be made We
In the present tendency to look
for reduced prices, care must be eX-
cercised," says Mr., w. A. Dicus of the
Battery and Electrical Service Sta
ton, who represents the Willard
Storage Battery, ito make sure that
former quality has been maintained.
Such is the case, however, with the
Willard Battery for which new price
schedule Is announced, effective De-
cember 18th"
"The Willard Battery says Mr..
Dicus "has always been built to a
standard and not to price and the
latest change is due solely to the low
er cost OF materials Of which the
battery is made. The after-the-war
adjustments have about reached their
lowest stage and prices for Willard
Batteries in some instances are below
I've pre-war level"
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-21
FARM BUREAU WANTS
DECREASE OF ACREAGE

Chicago. Dec. 21--Reduction of
United States corn acreage was IA
vored by the American Farm Bureau
Federation. in session here. There
are 700000,000 bushels of corn sur
plus in the country today, it was said.
Farms Decrease $55,00o,o00.
Peoria. ILL.,. Dec. 21.-AGsessed val
uation of Illinoi state farm lands for
1921 decreaed s55,255,516 under 1920
figures and valuation of town and city
lots over 1920 as assessed by the
board of review increased SS,740,S9
Dear Il. Carlstrom of the state tax
commission, which completed its work
Yesterday. announced today. De-
crease in personal property was over
S25,000,000 under 1920 figures, Mr..
Carlstrom said. The fact that mil
lions had gone into the purchase of
nontaxable municipal and govern
ments securities, including liberty and
victory bonds, is responsible for the
decrease.
To Determine Tax Rates.
Springfield. H., Dec. 21.-The state
tax rate for 1922 will be determined
tomorrow in Chicago at meeting of
Governor Small, State Auditor Russo,
and State Treasurer Miller.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-21
HARD|NG'S RULING
ON PACIFIC ISLES
UPSETS ARMS MEET
OF FOUR.POWER
TREATY TO AMERICAN TERRI
TORIES, INCLUDING HAWAII,
GIVES CONFERENCE SERIOUS
PROBLEM.

Washington, Dec. 21.--(By the A.
P)-Development OF the difference in
view between President Harding ana
the American arms delegates as to
application Of the new four.power Pa
cihc treaty and break in the Chin.
ese-Japanese negotiations on Shan.
tung has thrown the naval side OF th,.
arms conference program today scme-
what into the background. Accept.
ance by France OF the American pro.
posal of 10000 tons in capital ships
had placed the naval negotiations on
a comparatively smooth road again,
although the French reservations for
higher ratio in small defensive
craft still remained to be treated.
Announcing that he had no OF
lection" to the construction OF the Pa
ciiic treaty agreed to by the Ameri.
can delegates that It shall apply tn
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-12-21
FILE PETITION TO
HAVE FOSTER SON
TAKEN FROM THEM
COUPLE GO BEFORE JUDGE REck
TO HAVE LAD DECLARED DE-
PENDENT AFTER FEEBLE
MINDED HEARING FAILS.

A petition was filed in the Circuit
Court today by Albert and Emma
Bierbrodt, 102 Fruit street. Peru, ask.
ing that their adopted son, Wilbur
Biorbrcdt, be declared dependent The
boy was arraigned In the County Cour.
last week after feeDle-minded peti.
ton had been filed by his foster par
ents The case against him was dis.
missed by the commission of physi-
clans who heard It.
Dismiss $4,000 Suit.
The $4,000 assumpsit suit brought
by Monte Hollenbeck Of Streator
against the Taylor Brcwnique Com,
pany, a corporation, was dismissed by
the plaintiff at the plaintiffs costs In
the Circuit Court this morning.
No Court Tomorrow Morning.
An order was issued by Judge
Edgar Eldredge in the Circuit Court
this afternoon adjourning that tri.
bunal for tomorrow morning.