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Evening journal., 1921-01-25
THINK RECLUSE
HAD WEALTH
Man Found Dead in Marcus
Hook Cottage; Reported
Had Riches
THINK HE CAME
FROM GOOD FAMILY

CHESTER. Pa, Jan. 25.-Gonvinced
that Captain Peter Lauage, who died
alone in his little cottage, at Marcus
Hook, Sunday night, was possessed OF
considerable means, Deputy Coroner
r. p. Cloud and other county authorl-
ties are investigating the mans death
and endeavoring to learn something
of his mode OF living and where ne
secreted the money, provided the be-
lief that he saved his earnings is true.
Captain Pete" as he was known in
Marcus Hook for more than a score OF
years, always lived frugally and was
Industrious. He was a fisherman and
boat builder, being the designer OF
small type that piled the Delaware
river, between Essington and Marcus
Hook.
The captain was a BELGIAN, and is
believed to have been a member OF a
well-to-do family in his native coun-
try, coming 10 America when he be-
came estranged from his relatives. He
was unusually intelligent and a great
favorite with the people OF Marcus
Hook. While on friendly terms with
everybody he knew, Captain Pete"
become reticent when the subject Of
his own life was broached you
may know all about me and who |
am some day. ne used TO tell his in
qulsihye friends, but not now"
The body will be held at the under
taking establishment OF Deputy Cor
Oner Cloud for a few days, and II no
one comes TO claim the remains. or
II the search for Captain Pete's" hid
den wealth proves unsuccessful, the
body OF the old man will be Inferred
in p0tter's Field.
Evening journal., 1921-01-25
DIR. BRATHENAL TELLS
OF CATHEDRAL PLAN

The Rev. C. C. F. Bratenahl d. D.,
dean OF the Cathedral OF So. Peter and
81. Paul, Washington, d. c., delivered
an address at q meeting OF the Trim
ity ChVrch parish house last night,
on "The Cathedral Idea and the Great
National Cathedral"
Or. Bratenahl said :"The i1rst idea
OF a cathedral Is that OF a peOple's
churrh one which shall belong to all
A great spiritual metropolie-every
man going there and every man be
longing there
"There are four essential charac-
teristlcs OF a cathedral" he continued
First, IL must be a popular instltu-
ton, a house OF prayer for all people
our Fathers house, each one OF us
being His children. Second, II must
be a permanent Institution
1.-THE purpose OF building a cathe-
dral at Washington Is that we may
have In the capital OF the nation a
witness for Christ; house OF prayer
for all people; national cathedral
and the most beautiful house OF God,
which human devotion has as yet
raised TO the glory OF His holy name.
THE immediate program for the
cathedral Involves the organization OF
a National Cathedral Association OF
100000 members, with local commit
tees In various cities and towns
throughout the United States, so that
all parts Of the country may be rep
resented In the cathedral at the capt
tai. The cost OF the cathedral Will
be about One-third the cost Of a
modern baltleship, namely, SS,2SS, asa. "
Evening journal., 1921-01-25
SAYS MANY AUTHORS
HAVE SAME THOUGHTS

Robert w. Mershon's book talk he
fore the New Century Club yesterday
afternoon on Literary Frauds and
Literary Curiosltles OF All Ages" was
enjoyed by a large audience. Mr..
Mershon said that few great literary
lights from AesOp down have been ex-
empt from the accusation OF plagiar-
Ism. In the course OF his address he
said:
Even the great Dante was accused
OF borrowing his Divine Comedy from
the Vision Of a Monk" and Milton
was accused OF borrowing from Dante.
They could hardly have helped be-
ing inspired by this previous litera-
ture, and / can see no reason WHY
they should have been accused Of
plagiarism"
1T has been said that plagiarists
should hardly be considered as
frauds and fakirs and dear old Dr.
Holmes OF Autocrat fame has ex-
pressed the general opinion, when he
said that men were all likely to have
and express the same thoughts in
exactly the same language even
though living thousands OF miles
apart and in different ages. or course
Lafontaine's tales are merely and
simply Boccaccio's Decameron in
verse, and owen Meredith is known
TO have deliberately stolen-unless
borrowed the gest word-iust about
every pretty sentiment, every apt and
striking line and every essential in
cident in every one OF his books
from other writer's am quoting
from authorities. II Is assuredly a
fact that Just about all. II indeed NOT
all, OF Lucille was really the work OF
George Sand"
Evening journal., 1921-01-25
TRACTION STOCKS
LEAD MARKET

NEW YORK. Jan 25 UNITED Press
Traction issues were the feature Of
the morning trading on the New York
Stock Exchange today, due to Gov
ernor Miuers message 10 the State
Legislature suggesting that commits
sion OF three be placed In sole charge
OF the transit problem In New York
City. Traders in traction shares evil
IDENTIFY thought this would result in
higher fares and the stocks gained
accordingly.
Interborough Consolidated Common
was up 4 at 57s, and preferred mp y
at t6S.
Third Avenue Railroad was up 1 at
1874. Brooklyn Rapid Transit gained
* 10 IAN.
The remainder OF the list remained
about stationary. Even oils failed TO
respond TO reports that the United
States had made representations TO
the Mexican Government in behalf OF
American oil companies.
The report failed TO create a rip
pie dn the street
Mexican Petroleum was fractlonally
higher but pressure on IL continued.
Steel Common was unchanged at s2.
Pittsburgh Coal was up q at 52h.
Studebaker gained u at 81.
Much interest was manifested in
reports that the Ford Motor COm1any
which was rumored DO be seeking a
Sj0O00,OO0 10 S75,000,000 loan would
not 20 through with the deal at this
time. Ford was said 10 be In no inn
mediate need OF funds.
Evening journal., 1921-01-25
MISS HART TALKS ?
OF CLUB ORGANIZATION

Miss Helen Hart OF the Americana
zati0n Work Of the Delaware Service
Citizens spoke on Club Organization"
at The meeting OF the Leaders Train
ing Glass at the Peoples Settlement
yesterday afternoon. The meeting
was the third OF the Round Table
course.
Miss Hart stated that an import
ant reason for the existence OF clubs
was to develop self-governmcnt
among all people, but among the
young folks especially. To teach
club members 10 accept success with
out bigotry and defeat gracefully, and
70 help them TO appreciate alike the
value OF license and liberty and TO
know when 10 exercise each was
pointed out as necessary ability or
the girl worker She also advised a
leader Of girls to be absolutely sin
cerc and make NO promises that she
could not or would not stand back OF,
and REGARDLESS OF the fact that results
might not be what was hoped for,
Young people can never forgive IN
sincerity or failure TO keep a promise.
A sxtrong point made by Miss Hart
was that a club should be built upon
a foundation more substantial than
ones personality, so that should mat
individual be removed from the club
the work OF the club would proceed
benefited by her work but not killed
for lack Of her presence. she also
warned acainst singing out the
brightest or most promising or the
rroup FOR special attention and at
iachlnr oneself 10 that few while the
nlodders and less attractive sunered
from proper attention.
Evening journal., 1921-01-25
$S SUPPORT FOR
HIS CHILD WIFE

she's no cripple, she can work"
was the way Harvey Shewbrooks put
his answer to a question OF City So
licitor John w. Huxley, Jr.. In
Municipal Court this morning, as 10
whether his wife has any income
SeewbroOks, who is % years OF age.
was before the court on a charge of
non-support OF his iS-year-old wife.
The girl wife said she was married
October IS, 1919. They separated last
March. She had received no support
from him since last April, she testified.
Shewbrooks said his wife kept
their room in an unclean and in
sanitary condition.
Judge Lynn placed a temporary
order OF IS week against the de-
fendant, and referred the case 10
Detective Mcdaniel and continued IL
for one week.
Evening journal., 1921-01-25
AT ODDS OVER
COST OF AUDIT
icontInned from FIrst pageNl

Continued from First page.O
the floor cOntended that the House
had chlorOformed the resolution, and
under his lead the Senate killed the
amendment. senator Alice then asked
that conferees be named by the two
Houses TO Sc II the differences could
not be ironed out.
The Democratic members or Doth
houses held caucus this morning,
when the audit matter again was
taken up. Tho Democratic conierees
made their report. After The caucus
A was announced that The Democrats
decided TO stand pat" on the 10000
limit at this time. They agreed, how
ever. that II Il was decided best TO go
ahead with The audit under those con-
ditiOns and n IL was later found that
amount was not sufficient, The com
mittcc could come back and ask Tor
funds with which 10 finish H.
The Alice resolution provides hat
the president pro tenn OF the senate
appoint one member. the speaker or
the House one member and that the
governor be The third party OF com
mittce 10 engage expert accountants
from outside the State to make the
proposed audit
The makeup OF this committee was
another matter that the Democrats
took up in caucus this morning and
decided that n a committee Is named
II must be bipartisan, two from each
party. 10 be named either from among
the members OF two Houses or picked
from outside the Legislature
One Democratic member, FOLLOWING
the caucus, in discussing The situation,
said: several bills have been intro
duccd so far during this session,
naming commissions on which ma
iority are Republicans The other
side might as well understand now as
any other time. that we are going TO
insist on equal representation on all
ana commissions named
by this Legislature. We consider this
only fair play and will stand by IT,"
The conferees on the audit matter
will probably meet again this after
noon. when a report will be made on
the action OF the Democratic caucus.
The House Republicans also had
conference on the audit proposition
This morning. Representative Corbit,
Republican floor leader stated after
The conference, The audit matter was
discussed. but no definite action taken.
10 Is understood however. that most
OF the House Republicans would favor
a $4,000 limit OF cost for the audit
PRIVATE GARAGE ron RENT.
Very desirable location on Walnut
street. above Front Phone iS50.-Adv
Evening journal., 1921-01-25
ACCUSED OFFICIALS GET SALARIES

The New Castle County Levy Court.
in session today, allowed the error
list OF William Leach, tax collector
OF New Castle hundred. The various
payrOlls were approved. Among these
was that OF the Public Building Com
mission, amounting to S9i665.
Included in the list were that OF
Recorder OF Deeds Furman G. Cole.
for $50, and Walter Babcock and
Harry Fennimore. clerks. for s69 30
each. These officials are charged with
embezzling county funds.
Following the reading OF the var
ious payrolls, which were itemized II
was said by Comptroller Shaw thar
one OF the new members OF the court
had asked TO have the county payroli
read. He said the list had been read
nntfi several years ago, when f. G..
Bradford, Jr., the courts attorney al
that time, said 10 was unnecessary 10
read the list separately.
Evening journal., 1921-01-25
FINEOR JAIL
HOUSEOWNERS
Who BAR TOTS
tcontInued from FIrst PACE


houses from the Delaware Society, OF
Washington, d. c., with a member
ship OF $50, requesting that a perma-
nent registration law be provided and
that the election law be amended to
allow voting by mail.
The House appropriations commit
tee reported favorably House bills ap-
pr1priating $500 10 the Aetna Hose.
Hook and Ladder Company, Newark /;
$500 to the Robbins Hose Co.. Dover
and $1,000 to the Old Folks Home. at
Dover.
More Repeal Biils In.
Senator Alice in the Senate this
afternoon introduced two more re-
pcalers. One would repeal the ACT
creating the State Survey Commission
and the other law appropriating 5000
annually for agricultural demonstra-
ton along the dupont Boulevard in
Sussex county.
Senator Alice says that he Is also
having prepared a bill to Stop the
practice OF getting appropriations
from the State and then returning
the next session with a request to
make up deficit
Evening journal., 1921-01-25
pLAINrIrFs Ms T1NO suns.

Suits Of Marks schwartz and sam
uel Strauss, trading as Schwartz,
trauss and Company, VS.. Daniel ODon-
nell, who was sued With James II.
GOldgraber now or late trading as
the American Beverage Company"
and Dorsey w. Lewis and Richard r.
Srphr VS.. William 4. Niokerson were
tried IN Superior Court this morn.
dng
The former case was heard before
Judge Conrad and a jury in No. 4
Court Room, and the latter case was
heard before Judge Heisel and a fury
in Court Room No. ,.
Recovery OF a bill Of SJ02S9 for
beverages was sought by the plain
tins in the former suit The jury
gave a verdict FOR $50. In the Lewis
and Spahr W. Nikkerson suit the
plaintiffs asked s276 damages alleged
10 have been incurred in an automO-
bile collision at Odessa on a sleety
day In last January. The plaintiff
was awarded SSi.i6.
Evening journal., 1921-01-25
RAFFLES ROBS
SICK in Church
leontInned dom nrst pasel


the amount OF money lost and assur-
ing The woman that further help
would be forthcoming II needed. she
was sent 30 her home.
While the WOman's immediate needs
were provided for. the officials OF the
church. feeling very indignant that
a thief In the guise OF patient.
should invade the church and rob
the poor gathered there, because OF
the fact that they were m in body
and unable 10 pay a doctor. notified
the police department and every ef-
fort Is being made 20 get some clue
as 90 the one responsible for the theft.
Police officials this morning eX-
pressed the belief that the theft was
committed by the same gang. or at
least one OF them. that recently stole
valuable coat from the First Chucrh
OF Christ. Scientist. an automobile left
in front OF the church building. and
Who stole three overcoats and a hat
from Grace M r. Church, Sunday
nieht.
Another overcoat theft. possibly due
| 70 the operations OF the same gang
occurred saturday night, at the Ar
lcade Pool Room. Eighth ana Market
I streets j. F. Hurley, iOi Harrison
street, reported to The police thal
someone stole his overcoaf. valued III
500, from the coat rack in the moo
room, saturday night.
Evening journal., 1921-01-25
CAN'T BUILD SHELTER
IN CITY'S CENTER

A communication was received by
the Street and Sewer Department this
morning from the Blue Rock Club OF
Gordon Heights, asking the directors
to erect some sort Of shelter at
Tenth and Market streets. The di-
rectors ordered the secretary 10 COM
municate with the club the fact that
they had no juisdiotion within the
building lines and the building OF a
shelter anywhere else would OBJ
struct traffic, therefore was inadvis-
able
several complaints because OF the
dumping OF ashes, rubbish and awfall
at various points throughout the city
by others than the department were
received and the directors decided 20
cndcavOr 10 relieve the residents OF
The various sections Of the reasons
for complaint.
Evening journal., 1921-01-25
CLERKS
LOSE COUNTY JOBS

The Levy Court at It's session this
morning adopted a resolution striking
the names Of Walter Babcock and
Harry Fennimore. clerks in the re-
corder Of deeds ONCE from the county
payroll The resolution said the in
Nestigation being made OF the ac-
counts OF the recorders Oflce show
ed there were too many clerks en-
ployed there.
The resolution also stated that as
Waiter Baboock and Harry Fennl-
more, clerks had been arrested on
the charge OF embezzling funds from
the county their names should be
stricken from the payroll, said dis
missal to become effective today.
The resolution was adopted with
out comment.
Evening journal., 1921-01-25
HErn AS GARAGE LOOTERs.

on a charge OF breaking and enter
ing the garage OF a grocery store at
Robinson and Lombard streets,
George Lewis and William II. Bell.
Negroes. were each held in $500 bail
FOR court by Judge Lynn in Munich
pal Court this morning. The men are
alleged to have stolen butter cheese,
cans OF sardines and other groceries
from the place. ,
In court today both men vigorously
denied any connection with the Of
fense and denied having made confes-
sions attributed 10 them by Onicers
Rodenheiser, -Blackiston and Brad
ford.
Evening journal., 1921-01-25
CENTURY CLUB CURRENT EVENTS.

At the Current Events Glass OF the
New Century Club this morning, Mrs.
Arthur Patterson gave current events.
Mrs. Edgar Hare read paper on
Harry A. Franck, the prince Of Vaga-
bonds" Mrs. William C.. Speakman
told OF the international Educational
Committee" An original story was
told by Miss Mabel Talley. Solos were
sung by Miss Sue Brassington, accom-
panied by Mqs. Frank Hughes. Mrs.
Harold Kingsbury read paper on
Across the South American Conti-
nent."
Evening journal., 1921-01-25
rAnpFIJ posi- TNSTALLS.

Under the direction Of National
Chief OF Stan Krebs, OF Philadelphia
and his stan, officers OF the George
y Farrell post No. 1, United. Spanish
war Veterans, were installed last
night. ,..
commander; w. B. Tazewell, senior
vice-commander; Clarence NJ. Dillon,
adiutant: John A. Jordan, quarter
master: William Kerlin. officer OF the
day: Alexander Schofleld, officer OF
inc guard. and John p. Cathcart,
chaplain. The tree trustees named
were G.. II. Leech, jeremiah Nolan
and w. p. Ridings.
Evening journal., 1921-01-25
MANY PAY WATER RENT

GoIleotlon OF water rents al The or
ilce or the Water Department in the
Public Building showed a big in
crease yesterday, and at times there
was a long line OF people standing in
Registrar Belts reports the col
lectiOns for yesterday amounted To
$40. .95S.97. total OF Sii9O79.45 for
the month. The amount collected I'D
TO date shows an increase over that
for the corresponding date OF last
year OF about $4,000.
Evening journal., 1921-01-25
FIrNFRAL or MRs. 5. n. LYNAw

FunoraI serNlceS OF MIS- Sarah
Elizabeth Lyman, who died last Fri
day afternoon at the age Of % years,
took place yesterday with the Rev.
Frederick NJ. Kirkus, rector OF Trinity
p. r. Church. and the Rev. Robert
Bell. rector OF Old Swedes Church, Of
ilCiated
Services were held in Old Swedes
Church and inierment was in the
cemetery adjoining. Only a few rela-
tives and close friends attended the
funeral. which was In charge OF VIII
liam +. Haines.
Mrs Lynam's death was due 10 gens
eral debility following a fall which
broke her hin.
Evening journal., 1921-01-25
LEwEs sells sCHOOL RONDs.

lhe entire bond Issue OF tJU,VOU,
voted by the Lewes special school
district, has been sold 10 the Sus-
sex Trust Company, OF Lewes, at a
premium OF $3.50. The bonds will
bear interest OF ) i-2 per cent, and
Will mature In allotments OF $1,000
each year. There were several local
bidders who bid up to $4,000 worth
OF the issue.
The new school is 10 cost s25O,OOO.
The Delaware School Auxiliary VIII
contribute the remaining 100000.
The building will be located on South
street, near the outskirts OF the town,
on the main road. II will have twenty
rooms and will be well appointed.
plans are nearing completion and it
is expected bids win be asked for
next month.
Evening journal., 1921-01-25
DEATHS


DUGAN-In Odessa, Del, on January
25, 1921, Francis Dugan.
Due notice OF funeral will be given.
BURKE-In this city, on January "a,
1921, Mary, wife OF Martin Burke and
daughter OF the late Charles and Clara
Baker.
Relatives, friends and Ladies' Auxii-
iary, b. Of r. T.. No. 466, are invited TO
attend the funeral from her late resi-
dence, 9l3 Linden street. on Friday morn
ing, at o'clock. Requiem mass at st.
Pauls Church. Interment at Siverbrook
DALE.In this city, on January %. 1921,
Harry T., husband Of Laura b. Dale,
Of 015 Van Buren, street. aged AZ years.
Due notice OF funeral will be given.
SMITH-In this city, on January .,
1871, George d. Smith. aged SO years.
Relatives, friends and Diamond Coun-
ell, No. .. Jr. order United American Me-
chanics, are invited to attend the funeral
services, at his late residence. GIG Linden
street, on Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock
Interment at SilverbrOOk cemetery.
GREINER-In. his city, on Jantary p,
1921, Jacob Gt.lner, aged 6s years.
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend the funeral services at Chambers
funeral parlOrs, 1Ol1 Jefferson street, on
Wednesday afternoon, January 26, at 3
o'clock. lnterment at Wilmington and
Brandywine cemetery.
HART-suddeniy at his late residence,
40 nottingham Road, Wawaset Park,
on January "a. 1921, General Garrett ].
Hart.
Funeral services will be held at the
Wilmington and Brandywine cemetery
Chapel. on Thursday morning, January
"a at II o'clock. Interment at Whining
ton and Brandywine cemetery. Relatives
and friends are invited without further
notice
FORD-In this city, on January %, 1921,
Charles G.. Ford aged "a years.
Relatives, friends, Friendship Conclave,
No. /, II. or S. W. NJ; Dillgent Coun-
ell. Jr. o. u. A. NJ, and Usage Tribe,
J. o. r. NJ, are invited to attend the
funeral services, at his late residence, 1O1
Lincoln street, on Wednesday afternoon,
January 2G at o'clock. Interment at
Silverbrook cemetery.
REILLY-In this city, on January %,
1921. Hannah f.. widow Of James T.
Reilly
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services from the resi-
dence OF her son-in-law, Ernest Jackson,
1918 Gnpin avenue, on Wednesday morn
ing. at o o'clock Requiem mass at s.
AIMS Church. Interment at Cathedral
cemetery.
1921. William NJ. Moody, aged 40 years.
Relatives, friends and members OF
Friendship Conclave, No. /, Heptasophs
OF S. W. NJ are invited to attend the
funeral services at the residence Of his
hrOther-in-law, Mr.. George X. Wright,
20S s Franklin street, on Wednesday
afternoon, at . o'clock. Interment at
SilverbroOk cemetery.
Evening journal., 1921-01-25
She DARKENED Her
GRAY HAIR
Tells How She Did II With a Home
Made Remedy

Mrs. +. H. Boots. a well known resi-
dent Of Buchanan County. Ia, who
darkened her grey hair, made the fol-
lowing statement:
ANY lady or gentleman can darken
their gray or faded hair, and make ii
soft and glossy with this simple
remedy, which they can mix at home.
10 half pint OF water add ounce OF
pay rum, one small box OF Barbo
compound and ia ounce Of glycerine.
Ihese ingredients can be purchased at
any drug store at very little cost.
Apply to the hair every other day
until the gray hair Is darkened suf1i-
ciently. It does not color the scalp,
Is not greasy and does not rub on.
II VIII make a gray-haired person
look twenty years younger"
Evening journal., 1921-01-25
FINE CARm.Ess AUTO DRIVEN.

As am OutgrowIh OF a collision be-
tween automobiles driven by Jacob
Levanson and Orville Gilbert, at
Thirteenth and French streets, the
former was fined $40 and costs on
charge OF speeding by. Deputy Judge
Lynn in Municipal Court this morn
ing
10 was testified that Levanson was
driving al the rate OF 20 miles an
shour and made no effort to avoid the
collision. Gilbert, II appeared, was
driving at rate OF ten miles an hour
and did his utmost TO prevent the
collision. but failed.
Evening journal., 1921-01-25
TOO MUCH ALCOHOL
FOR BABY'S BATH

ON a charge Of having In his pos
session more liquor than permitted
under the state law. Vito Nepha. or
sixth and Scott streets, was held IN
s5Oo bail for court, by Judge Lynn, IN
Municipal Court this morning.
In a raid on Nepa's house last night
under Police Sergeant Jordan, between
f5 and As gallons OF grain alcohol and
Two gallons 0f gin are said TO have
been found.
Nepa claimed that ne needed alcohol
10 bathe his baby and when ne had
an opportunity 10 buy ihe. liquid last
veek. the man would sell him no less
than his whole supply. which ne or
fared 10 dispose OF at low price.
Nena said the man gave him a gallon
on Kin in view OF his purchasing the
whole quantity.
A charge OF selling intoxicating
liquor arain Nepa was nolle pressed.
Evening journal., 1921-01-25
cIrRs DROP HEROIC

CHICAGO, Jan % Omitted Press. J.
Charles Herzog, innelder Of the Chi
oago Cubs, was given his uncOndi-
tional release today. President vii
liam Neeck. in a letter 10 Herzog.
said the release was mot the result
OF any known conduct on your part
that reflects in any manner whatsO-
ever on your honor or integrity"
Herz0g's name was menk0ned dur
ing the. Investigation inis the base
bail croOkedness last autumn, but no
evidence was presented that he was
a party 10 any shady deals.