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Evening journal., 1921-02-08

AREORGANIZED
Want Fire Protection, Bet
ter Schools and Street
Lighting
w. II. SEWER is
RURAL MAYOR

Several score OF men. residents of
Richardson Park. ElmhuIst and the
other three suburbs along the New
port pike. at a meeting OF the Five
Points Civic Association In The Rich-
ardsOn Park schoOlhOuse last night
perfected organization By electing Of
ilcers and mapping out plans FOR civic
bciterments such as fire protection,
better schools and liehts.
onlcers elected are. William II. Sc
vicr, klmhurst president: W. Hender-
son Smith. BellemO0r. Nicc-proeident
q. r. Goisohall, Richardson Park, Sec
rcary; Clarence Crossan, Ashley,
treasurer.
Committees named follows:
SchoOls-The Rev. II. W. Hodges.
chairman: William Meyer, w Iendcr-
son smith, John Gassclt and Delaware
S Wright
Fire r. p. Jordan. chairman; Ray
NanSant. William NJ Nixon. Finley
Ash and Whllam Meyer
Strects-Delaware S. Wright. chair
man. ". NJ. Matthews. William Wal
ker, William II. Nixon and Chester w.
Souhw0rth.
Lights-Georgc Karhn. chairman
William Conway. phinius Hastings.
". Howard Taylor and John p. Can
ninr.
Atheltcs- Phinius Hastings. chair
man; Arthur NJ. Matthds. William
/ H. Nixon Delaware :. Wright and
/ William Meyer.
The next meeting OF the organiza-
tlon VIII De held on Monday evening
OF next week. when the newly-ap-
pointed committees will make their
3 reports.
Evening journal., 1921-02-08
SIOS,OOO,OOO
FOR NJ. E. Church
DR.. Diffendorfer Explains
Plans and Purposes of
Centenary
BISHOP MCDOWELL
LAUDS SERVICE

Several hundred Methodlsts Of this
city assembled IN Union NJ. r..
Church last night 20 hear Or. Ralph T..
DiffendOrfer. educational secretary OF
the Committee on Conservation and
Advance, explain the Methodist Cen
tenary, the worldwide missionary
enterprise OF the church. The meet
ing was opened by the Rev. Dr. Rob
ert Wait, who introduced Bishop
Mcdowell, OF Washington, ID. g.
Bishop Mcdowell preceded his ad-
dress With the statement that with
out doubt the finest thing the MethO-
dist Episcopal Church ever did was
10 catch the centenary vision and %
pledge itself 10 the centenary plan. II
should not be regarded as a burden
be pointed out, but as a thing OF
which they should have JOY 10 be-
ing privileged 20 carry on.
Dr. Dimcndorfer in opening his ad-
dress said that it would be impossible
20 go over the entire field In the time
allowed him for his address and he
would devote most OF his time eX-
planning the work done In this cOun-
try. The lecture was illustrated and
while the church was darkcned. the
audience sang America the Beau
tiful.
More than one million person.
contributed 90 the Si0s 00OOOO. pay.
able in five years, pledged in the Cen.
tenary campaign, OF which SiJ.iSq. "a
were paid into the treasury In 1920
Dr. Dinendorfer said, opening his ad
dress.
He gave a vivid picture OF world.
wide missionary enterprise. In thl
home field there has been great anr
broad, expansion. and considerabl,
AmerieanizatiOn work is being don,
among the fOreign-sDeaking people ir
the United States by iO2 English
speaking pastors 2S3 foreign-speakin,
pastors, 100 women and fif other spe
clal workers. There are 225 fOreigl
language students in training at col
leges, universities and schools. III
the maintenance for the support o
pastors and workers In the Inifo
states, Porto Rico, Hawaii and Alask
during 1920, s2.iJ5OOO have been paic
IN rural and frontier fields 2g77 pas
tors have been partly supportef
Among these are 500 Negro pastors.
In Good VIII industries, a new ma
tional Institution Of The Methods
Episcopal Church si6.4iJ was invest
ed To these Industries are brouch
BAGS OF cast on shoes, clothing AN
household equipment for the iolr
process OF salyaging material wrecl
age and human lives.
Centenary funds, he declared pra,
tlcally saved the whole Methodi.
! Episcopal Church I'M China and Ind
from disaster imminent on the ere,
reduction in value Of the purchasin
power OF the American dollar.
Evening journal., 1921-02-08
A. B. CROSSGROVE IS
so YEARS OLD TODAY

Albert B. Crossgrove, OF 1907 Tat
nall street today Is observing the
eightieth anniversary OF his birth.
He is in excellent health. and as ac-
tive as a man % years his junior
81 noticed the story about George s.
Canelle the other evening and his
birthday" said Mr.. Crossgrove. '1n
those early days ] recall that Mr.. Ca
nellie and his brother and I were great
BeU-Everett men, though we were
lust young fellows. There were the
breckenridge men. the Douglas men.
Inc Bell-Everett men and the Wide
Awakes, or Lincoln men. Elections
i'm those DAYS were rather strenuous
affairs and many rough and tumble
fights occurred.
Mr.. Crossgroye's great hobby I'm car
lier life was fraternal societies. lie IS
al present a member OF the Knights
OF Pythias, the Red Men and the Hep
iasophs. He is a former national coun-
cilOr OF the Senior Order OF United
American Mechanics, past supreme
master OF the Shield Of Honor md
has served on the grand lodges
OF the knights Of Pythias and the
lleptasOphs.
Evening journal., 1921-02-08
CITY TO HONOR
FIRST AMERICAN
Washington Day Observ-
ance to be Elaborate
Patriotic Holiday
PILGRIMAGE BY
SCHOOL CHILDREN

Sixty or more representatives OF
the city patriotic. civic and nelghbor-
hood associations assembled In Coun-
ell chambers yesterday afternoon
and perfected plans for a Washing
tons Birthday celebration on Febru-
airy p. The meeting was presided
over by Mayor William G. Taylor
The celebration Will open on the
evening Of February q when an en-
tertalnment will be given In the City
Building. This affair viii be arranged
by Charles r. Ernst, OF The Commu-
nifty Service.
The prorram Tor Washngton's
Birthday viii include a pilgrimage Of
school children. Boy Scouts and
others 60 historical spots about city,
a storytelling hour al the Queen
Theatre. including a iableauX by the
Drama League, a minuet by girls from
the Madison NeighbOrhood Associa-
tl0n and the reading 0f Washlnet0n's
farewell address at City Hall. In ad-
dillon, many OF the organizations viii
have open house.
The reports OF the various commit
tees named last week were received.
Mrs. Frank s. Garrett. OF the Colon
ia. Danes. chairman OF the executive
committee. made her report
Miss Nan Lang reported that
through Mrs. Oscar Ginns. Of the
story Tellers' Circuit the Queen Thea
ire had been secured for story hour
In the morning from 10 90 A o'clock
Besides the tahlcauX and the minucl
there viii be stories OF colonial days
The reference department OF The
library has prepared a splendid list
.of books dealing with Washington,
lafayette and colonial days In vii
mington and Delaware.
Captain g. NJ Dillon. OF the Cham
ber OF Commerce, reported that the
merchants were just as willing as
ever 20 cooperate and would decorate
Evening journal., 1921-02-08
ASK STATE AID FOR
SOME NEW MOTHERS

Mrs. Florence Bayard Hilles was in
Dover yesterday in the interest Of The
maternity protection bill which has
been introduced by the Consumers
League Labor Laws Committee. OF
which Mrs. Hilles is chairman. There
Is widespread interest IN and approval
Of this measure, the chief feature OF
which is the prohibition OF employ
ment OF women for two weeks before
and five weeks after childbirth In
order that no financial hardship may
be worked the bin also provides for
State aid administered by the Moth
ors' Pension Commission when such
shall be necessary for the health and
welfare of the mother and child.
Mrs Hil,es appeared before the SEN
ate miscellaneous committee which
has this measure under advisemen
and 70 is expected that a favorable TO-
port will be made by that committee
Evening journal., 1921-02-08
WRITE VIEWS To
LEGISLATORS
Residents of Taylor's Bridge
Want Referendum on
Raising Revenues
ORGANIZATIONS
FOR BOXING BILL
stan Correspondent.

1N'NAA Nt"HH 80"
DOVER. Del. Feb, s.-Communica-
tlons received and filed by the House
today included the following: From
81. Pauls NJ. +. Church of Whining
ton. approving the prisoners parole
bin: from the Defiance Athletic As
s0ciation, the keystone Field Club
and the parkslde Athletic Club of
Wilmington. approving the boxing
bill; from the Benevolent Pioneer
Literary Association OF Wilmington,
approving the boxing bin and The child
welfare bill: from Milford Grange,
Patrons OF Hushandry, approving the
child welfare bill.
John n. Steller r. r. Bell. Robert
4. .Derricks0n, James H. Stats, Frank
Wheeler. J. A. David. John q. David,
a. s Boyer. Elmer David. Ella Nc
Claim. jay Price J. ~ David. Lee W,
David. Lewis McClain. A. +. Allen,
4. s. KINNEY. John r. Francis Ciar-
ence y. Barr, Earl V Francis. Harry
$. WoOdkeeper and Charles y. Bur
rows. citizens OF school district %
fTsyl0r's Bridgel. New Castle county
sent 10 the House a resolution op.
posing as taxpayers, the enactment or
any law FOR raising addltionli reNe-
] nue.. NF NINNNlN- NNft "AAA'
ihc same. without first giving citl-
zens an opportunity 20 vote TOT suoh
/ law at a general election.
4 preamble 20 the resolution sald
"Our present board OF education, ln
lis zeal for the welfare or our en- "
dren would have US bond our couu,tis
on New Castle 81 i.0o0Oo "a tolals
inadequate sum- 10 provide more
| sanitary and up 10 date huildinss,
etc 40 care FOR our children durina
Hess than one-nfth Of their time tney
are In the school room. The parents
on the majority Of these chhdren
are SO burdened with the demand.
upon their resuorces in The name OF
me state and county and requests
that are almost equal 20 demand ina
those parents are unable 10 provide
sanitary and up-to-date homes 10 carr
for their children The four-hiths o
their time spent at home.
"The citizens OF district q are al
readv taxed since the advent OF IN
school code more than i've and ono
hslf fines as much as before. or 81
fs3 35 In 1920 against $500 In 1918. Tn
nupils OF our district are less pro
vidcd for now than 1918. We nav
heen called from our several occu
nations at this unseemly time 20 UNI
In an effort 10 prevent our being iui
fher distressed with the burden q
taxes i'm the name OF education
/ The senate received a cOmmunlci
fIon from the Knights OF Columnu
: of Wilmington advocating passage Z
ne boxlnc bill and one from Milior
Grange faVoring the child welfare Dll
Evening journal., 1921-02-08
SCHOOL TOTAKE
PARENTS PLACE
Such Institution Recon-
mended to Carry Out
Juvenile Court Orders
CORRECTION THERE
OF MAYNARD HABITS

Establishment Of parental
school in connection with the deten-
ton home Of the Juvenile Court, was
recommended by Dr. Francis Lee
Durham, psychologist OF the court OF
Baltimore. who has had charge OF the
psychological work OF the local
court, In his annual report TO the
executive committee OF the Juvenile
Court and Probation Association, yes
terday afternoon. Chief Probation
officer J. Paul Green has FOR a long
time advocated such a SCHOOL
ChildPen coming under the court
would be taught in the school TO take
better care Of themselves and TO cor
rect their more slOyenly habits. Such
a school would be a great saving 10
the state, the report points out, as
children could be sentenced TO II for
Indefinite periods Of from three 10 six
months, instead OF being given sen
tcnces - two years or more In one
Of the industrial schools.
In his report Or. Dunham also states
that the probation officers Of the Ju-
Nenile Court are underpaid and sug-
gcsts that they should at least be
paid the carfare entailod in carrying
out their work. The officers now are
required to pay travelling expenses
out OF their salaries.
BY returning juveniles arrested here
to their home States where they were
wanted and allowing the courts OF
Z those States TO deal with them. the
/ Juvenile Court saved this State $3.50
lhe past year, DR.. Dunham reports.
DR.. Durham reports that during the
past year, he had examined iS9 chill
dren, ranging in ages from TO n
Z years. They were children brought
/ into the court by all local societies.
or the is9 children ne examined
Dr. Durham sets forth, 20 were
/ charged with larceny, which, ne said
9 was the average Of larceny cases ir
/ all States among juveniles. Reacom.
/ mendatons made by him 10 benea
| the oh ledrens physical or menta
/ conditions were carried out by Mr.
/ Green. Only eleven Of the total mum
ber Of children examined were fOunt
10 be subnormat
Dr. Dunham makes weekly visits .,
tho local court 10 make mental OK
aminations Of boys and girls cominl
under the attention Of the court. nj
services are paid for out Of the fund
OF The Juvenile Court and Probati0l
/ Association. which was instrumental
in having the Juvenile Court estab
Eshed some years ago.
Evening journal., 1921-02-08
many Find JOY
At MINSTRELS
Bert Swor, Johnny Healy,
. And Other Favorites APP
pear With AL. G. Field
FRONT PORCH" IDEA
IN FUNNY SKETCH

Al G. Fields minstrels opened a
weeks engagement at the Playhouse
-last night These clever blackface
artists. need no Introduction 10 VIII
mington, and they received more than
san ordinary ovation on their appear
ancc last evening. From the opening
part OF tne program termed "The Re
. Satta, TO the closing stage investure
Is a series OF varied songs and dances
or old-time minslrelsy. The company
. proved mirthful entertainers The
show is crowded with fun and catchy
songs.
THE Regatta" scene Is based on the
: International Yacht race Sir Thomas
L.nton's challenger. shamrock w"
ard the American defender ResOlute
. figure in this mimic reproduction Of
the interesting event, which is inter
sporsed with tuncful music. sprightly
l. dancing and colorful costumes.
One Of the features Is the scene en-
Titled "MOonshine on the Sunshine" b"
The visit Of the moonshiners to the
FIJI Islands provides much fun.
Among the many other enjoyable
features or the performance is the
laugh provoking skit "a Front Porch
Campaign" In This the central figure
Is Bert SwOr. comedian, who appears
IS the speechmaker. He receives
delegations from both major political
parties. from the suffragists and the
prohibtionists and merriment radi-
Btes Johnny Hcaly caused much
laughter as he appeared as "Will
HaYl"
Another novelty greeted with much
applause was Henri Neiser as the
Human Spider lie appears as a
spider In a large web and mystitles
The audience in his mid-air perform
snce.
Bert Swor heads the corps OF the
fun makers as a Negro impersonator.
Another f3vorite Is Johnny IIealy,
we'll known TO many Wllmingtonians.
With his song and dance Of "Old
Black joe Mr.. Healy was warmly
greeted.
Harry skunk pleased with his
laughable speech of the old time min
strel type and Jimmie Cooper proved
versatile comedian and vocalist.
Tho show Is one Of the best that
Mr.. Fields has produced in recent
years. u will be seen each evening
This week at the Playhouse with .
matinee on Wednesday and Saturday
Evening journal., 1921-02-08
STIFLE BLAZE In
CELLAR OF STORE

Quick work on the part OF flremen
from the Fame Fire Company early
this afternoon. checked a fire in the
basement OF the mems furnishing
store Of James G.. Tuck. ii9 Marcel
street. The FIRE was confined 10 ihe
ccllin,g over The furnace. When tho
flremen arrived I'm response 10 a tele-
phone call from samson Stern. ii7
Market street, who had discovered
The blaze. the covering on the steam
pipes from the boiler was in flames.
In the cellar were bins filled with
Iasteboard boxes and excelsior which
the blaze did no< reach
Evening journal., 1921-02-08
BARNHART CHORUS
PLANS FESTIVAL

The Harry Barnhart Community
Chorus Is planning a twO-day singing
festival in Ibis city early in the sum-
mer. At the Time the chorus Mil
sng ~The VIII Of Song" which NUM-
Der was composed by Percy Mckaye
and Harry Barnhart 10 is expected
That nearly 800 men and women will
appear in this festival.
Plans for the festival Will be made
at this evenings meeting or the
chorus, which Will be held at 8
O'Clock in the Wilmington High school.
Officers or the chorus invite all per-
sons % this city who are interested
in This event 10 be present tonight
The chorus announces TO alf friends
who will come tonight that there are
no dues and that there are no voice
tests Everyone is asked 30 come and
enter into the real spirit OF singing
Evening journal., 1921-02-08
DIAMOND STATE GRANGE
lerlal Do Nd EvenIng JOurnal.

Especial % The Evening Journal.
STANTON, Feb. s.-Diamond State
Grange held its weekly business meet
ing last evening.
The attendance was much better
last evening. the bridge over White
Clay Creek having been replaced dur
ing the past week.
It was decided 10 give a poultry
supper on March 10.
Following routine business, the lee
turcr furnished the following pro-
J gram: Current events, C.. p. Dickey
readings by Ida Sastburn and Mrs.
Lewis Dickey: instrumental duct
Grace and Ethel Eastburn.
A cake was then cut. in which had
been placed a dime. and il was an
nOunced that the member receiving
the portion with the dime in IL would
have 90 bring a cake next week OF pay
a forfeit. This created lots Of fun.
As next Monday Will be st. Nalen-
tines Day, le lecturer has prepared
something special for the occasion
The members are asked to be pres
ont
Evening journal., 1921-02-08

their store windows appropriate 70
the day.
Open muse Will be observed by the
following organizations:
Red Men, Ne EhbOrhOOd Athletic
Club, 10 Lincoln street. Pine Neigh
hOri0od Assoc. alton, Madison Neigh
horhood Association, Eastern Star,
Daughters OF Isabella, Clayton Neigh
bOrhOod Association, Peoples settle
mcnt Y. w. T.. A., Knights OF Co
lumbus, Hagley Community House,
BUS ness and Professional Womens
Club, y. m c.. A., G. A. r., Wash
inEtOn Tea on February 40. ID. A. R
annual State meeting. February "a
/ 500 ETY. OF the Cincinnati.
Evening journal., 1921-02-08
GERMANY MAKES MOVE
TO PAY PREPARATIONS

PARIS. Feb. 3 UNITED Press. )-First
indication that Germany will submit
10 Allied reparation demands was
seen today In the official announce
ment that delegates will be sent TO
the Allied conference In London
March 4
Tho information was handed 70
French charge danaires in Berlin.
Evening journal., 1921-02-08
KENNARn-PYLE SOCIAL NIGHT.

For the purpose OF stimulating in
terest and promoting efficiency among
the sales force OF the kenndrd-pyle
Company. a series OF entertainments
will be held in the store once a
month. The second Of the series VIII
be held this evening. At each meet
ing there Is social program and a
reel Of moving pictures which SLOW
the various operations and improved
methods OF merchandising. At the
close OF the entertainment a social
hour is enjoyed and refreshments are
| served.
Evening journal., 1921-02-08
WECCACOE OPPOSES
NEW FIRE BILL

Members OF the Weccacoe Fire Com
pany went on record at a meeting
last night as being unalterably op-
posed 10 the paid fire department bill
presented 10 the Legislature by City
Council, and endorsed the bill propos-
ed four years ago, for a paid fire de-
partment under the jurisdiction of
three commissioners 70 take over all
) apparatus, equipment. ect, OF the
volunteer companies.
4 committee was appointed 10 go
10 Dover and work against the bill
proposed by City Council and work
Cor the bill endorsed by the company
Evening journal., 1921-02-08
BAKETs CHILDREN IN NEED.

AdmOnlshlng linn mat ms tlreo
children cannot be allowed 20 suffer.
Deputy Judge Lynn, in Municipal
Court this morning continued the case
nf John Baker, charged with being
$50 in arrears on the order against
him for the support OF his wife and
three children, for one week, during
which time he is 20 endeavor TO OBJ
tain employment.
Evening journal., 1921-02-08
sInEEr nEE1CIAIS INsPECT.

Directors Of the Street and Sewer
Department. following their session
this morning, went on a tour OF in
speciion. Wis ting the new grit
chamber in the upper BrandyWine
sewer. which was completed last Fri
dav under the supervisor or Harry
L. Maier, city engineer.
u is the contention OF Mr.. MaieT
and The q rect0rs that the new grill
chamber will relieve the BrandyNvinC
sewer from the frequent Overilows
which cause the pollution OF The
BrandyNv,ne race and reservoir.
Evening journal., 1921-02-08
vALENTINE sOCIAL AT sd. PAUEs

The Christian EndeaVOr Society OF
ST pauls NJ. T. Church Viii hold a
Valentine Social" in the recreation
1ail of the church this evening. This
is one OF the monthly socials which
are being held by this active organni-
1aiion throughout the winter months.
Mis- Mildred TOpnin is Chairman OF
the committee arc has arranged a
most interesting progT0m Of games
and fun.
Evening journal., 1921-02-08
zFnIFy PLACE ON CITY MAP.

The resolution 20 establish and lay
out Zcbley Place, between Madison
and Monroe streets, irom twenty mn
OF 90 feet. passed at the last meeting
~ the directors Of the Street and
sewer Department. was returned this
morning with Mayor Tayor's ap-
prOyal.
Evening journal., 1921-02-08
cATCH ALLEGED DESERTER.

City Detectives kempski and sutton
last nieht arrested Erby Pierce. an all
legged deserter from the NaNai Training
Station at Newport. Rhode Island.
Pierre was taken TO the League
Island Navy Yard, in Philadelphia, by
Detective sutton.
Evening journal., 1921-02-08
HOPE TO ARREST
GIRLS KIDNAPPERS

WHITE PLAINS. y. Y. Feb. 3
Omitted Press l-.Police here today
said they expect the New York au-
ihorities TO capture the kidnappers Of
Miss Anna King, maid In the Lewis
. AlbOhn home here. who was abduct-
ed boy "A armed raiders.
Police headquarters here said they
knew the Identity OF the leader Of the
raiders but the name was withheld,
.pending search for him and the girl.
Evening journal., 1921-02-08
NAM MEATnER CHANGEs.

The rain OF last night was followed
by clearing weather and the stars were
Shining at $50 o'clock this morning.
This was followed by clouds ana a
slight fall OF snow shortly after day
hreak which was succeeded by clear
ing conditions sand cooler weather,
afrording numerous changes In wealth
er conditions within few hours
Evening journal., 1921-02-08
REMARRIED. TNDER COURT ORnER

For tlc support Of ms iI-year-OId
daughter. Charles Reed was ordered
30 pay 81 a week by Deputy Judge
LYNN in Municipal Court this morn
ing. Both Reed and his former wife
have been remarked since they were
divorced
Evening journal., 1921-02-08
COLORED WOMEN MEFT TONIGHT

Ihe League Of hepubllcln COlored
Women Will meet In National Hall al
s o'clock tonight All the members
are invited as the league constitution
Will be adopted and pending legisla-
ti0n 40 Dover discussed.
Evening journal., 1921-02-08
rn mnLn TMO INOUEsTs.

v Coroner RullOck VIII hold inqucsIs
Thursday night. as follows;
William NJ Royal. Hillcrest, whose
,dcalh. on February 3, was attributed
10 apoplexy.
w. q. Davis, s2i Poplar street,
whose death, on February z, is said to
have been due 10 heart trouble.
Evening journal., 1921-02-08
FIRFMEN HAVE NIGHT CALL

In response 10 a still alarm, the
Wcccacoe Fire Company. at i0.i5 last
night. oxiinguishcd a slight blaze in
the. Outbuildings adjoining the home
Of Mrs. Frances Meznicki. al i2ii
Maple street. The loss is slight.
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Thriftless People

moderate means, while 80 have saved
nothing.
Eat the age of forty-five the num-
Der of wealthy persons has fallen to
three, Go are merely supporting them
selves, while Is have passed into the
discard. They are no longer self-sup-
porting.
Eat the age of fifty-fve, 20 men
have died, only one is very wealthy,
only six are self-supporting, while 81
are dependent upon their children,
upon relatives, Or upon charity for
support.
cat the age of seventy-five note what
has happened: SiXty-three are dead COT
these 60 left no property at alD, three
are well-to-do, "a are dependent upon
their relatives, children or charity for
support; 95 per cent of these will not
have sufficient means to pay their flu.
neral bills"