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Evening journal., 1921-10-15
GET WORK FOR
UNEMPLOYED
Employers Help in Move
ment by Doing Repair
Work at Plants
CANVASS TO BE
MADE FOR WOMEN

"Of course we don't want 20 he
too optimistic. but I really believe
from the responses received this
week that we shall be able to pull
Wilmington out OF its unempioy-
ment dilemma"
such was the declaration, this
afternoon. Of Miss Katherine Smith.
the expert sent from Washington 10
this city by tho Department OF La
Dor. 20 organized the work OF the
public employment bureau. which
now Is functioning in the old City
Hall. Sixth and Market streets.
II am glad 20 say" continued
Miss Smith as she prepared 10 re-
turn TO Washington over Sunday.
that the employers OF Wilmington
are showing a sincere desire not only
to take on as many men and women
as possible. but TO provide employ
ment by doing repair work 10 their
plants. The general public. too. Is
showing an interest In our work
which Is most encouraging"
As a direct result Of an adveruse-
ment placed in The Evening Jour
nal yesterday. an elderly woman TO-
day visited the employment bureau
and left a IS bill. with the request
that II he used 10 assist a certain
woman mentioned in tho paper. The
Continued on page three)
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
COAL ASS0. URGES
LOWER FREIGHT RATE

WASHINGTON, oct. 15.-United
Press) The American Wholesale
Coal Association sent a telegram to
the Association Of Railway Execu-
tives in Chicago. urging a sweeping
downward revision In rates imme-
diatcly on coal and coke so that the
public may have the benefit Of
cheaper fuel.
"A considerable rate reduction Is
tho only move at this time which
will gain the entire support OF the
public for further wage reductions. "
the telegram read IN part.
when the American public knows
the facts there will be no danger
from a national strike. The people
are impatient over the delay in ad-
iusting rates"
II necessary the executives are
urged 10 announce a further reduc-
ton in wages 20 take effect simultan-
eously with the new rate schedule
Fuel is at its present high price be-
cause Of the high freight rates, tho
telegram stated. Business also would
be stimulated by rate reductions the
telegram pointed out.
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
KIDS, GET YOUR
FREE MOVIE TICKET

Free movie tickets. the dream Of
all the small boys and many OF the
small girls. a dream they never hop
ed to have come true, has become a
reality You can hear the chorus
of small. piping voices asking
where. where"
In The Evening Journal on Mon
day afternoon will appear a coupon
which will be honored az the Rialto
Theatre when presented by any boy
or girl OF IA years or less who de-
sire TO see the movies.
And who wouldn't want 20 see the
movies on that day when the
astounding serial, The Invisible
Ray" is thrown on the screen? This
serial is replefe with thrilling situa-
tions and holds the audience In a
grip OF emotions from the first to
the last.
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
SELL HOME BREW
MATERIAL HERE
Plenty of Work for Dry
Agents If Haynes Order
is Enforced
ELLIOTT SAYS HE
IS READY TO ACT

II Prohibition Commissioner
Haynes men carry out his orders in
wilmington relative 20 raidinr sellers
of malt. hops and hotting apparatus.
they will have some work 20 do.
Preparations for the making OF
homc-hrew are offered openly for
sale in several places ln this city.
prohihitien Director Elliott said
he had not received instructions
from Washington to proceed against
rurtryors OF patented Ingredients Tor
the making Of beer
when we get orders we win pro-
coed 90 obey 10 the best Of our ahll-
i;y." he said.
10 was pointed out by an official OF
the prohibition office that it Is
against tho law 90 manufacture any
concoction containing alcohol even
OF less than one-haif OF per cent.
by volume. without first getting a
permit from the Internal Revenue
Office. he was OF opinion that sale
alcohol was not only a violation OF
Of materials which would when
brewed result IN a liquid containing
the Volstead act. but the old Inter-
nal Revenue law as we'll.
III the intent is proved" he said
OF am quite sure the courts would
uphold a contention Of wilfui viola
ton"
In the meantime. the action of
tho Washington officials in raiding a
number OF places al the capital has
stirred up both wholesalers and re-
continued on page ten)
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
THINK WELLOF
'CITY'S FINEST
Camden Resident Sends His
Appreciation of Police
mems PolitenesS
HANDS BOUQUETS"
WHILE MEN LIVE

Wilmington is now known among
many outsiders as "The City of
Polite Policemen" according 20 let-
ters received during the past few
months hy superintendent OF Po-
lice Black. Hardly day passes. the
superintendent says. that ne does not
receive letters commencing the po-
ucemen for courtesios shown
strangers while passing through this
city.
Among the many letters Of this
nature received today was one from
Charles A. Frost. OF Camden. ". J-
who said. There has been so many
occasions upon which favorable
comment should have been made 90
you regarding the conduct OF your
police force, and feel that you will
be glad 10 hear OF one or two in
stances which will perhaps oncour-
age the men TO continue with their
courtesy and hcipfulncss.
"It seems 20 be a part Of human
nature TO take FOR granted the
courteous and kind things and 20
complain about those which are dis
agreeable. and doubtless you receive
few complimentary and encouraging
notations.
81 am sorry that I cannot give you
the names OF the men. but on two
occasions. and az very wide ranges
in both locations OF the city and time
periods, a visitor 10 your city in
cluding myself. received such greet
l Continued on rage Two.)
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
JANITORS' wage
AGAIN SCORED
Elsmere, Oak Grove Resi-
dents Also May Pay Out
of Own Pockets
THINK OFFICIALS
GET TOO MUCH

School tax payers Of Elsmero and
Oak Grove met In tho oak Grove
school house last night and con-
demned the action of the State
Board OF Education in reducing
school janitors wages The meeting
was presided over by Miss Frances
Butler a member OF the local school
trustees. DR. Thomas r. Brown
president Of the State Board Of Ed
ucation. explained that the cut had
been made because OF the limited
finances of the board.
While the school patrons decided
20 hold a referendum election in the
near future TO consider an increase
IN taxes that the janitors might be
paid a better wage. those present
who spoke on the subject attacked
the school boards budget providing
for such salaries as $4,000 for the
State superintendent Of Public In
struction. $4,000 for his assistants
and $4,000 for business manager. II
was contended that these salaries
should be pared down and the wages
Of the janitors increased.
DR.. Brown explained 10 the tax
payers that the budget Of the school
board allowed $4,000 for janltors
service in 400 schools but that the
contingent fund of $500 for teach
ers' salary adjustments could not be
touched.
The present wage paid the janitoi
at the Oak Grove school by the state
School Board is SIS a month as com.
Continued on Page Three.l
Evening journal., 1921-10-15

Governor Denney in Dover today
announced the appointment Of Dr.
walter o. stack, Of Wilmington. 10
he a member Of the State Industrial
Accident Board. TO succeed Colonel
George ". Sparks. who resigned
from the Board In order 10 become
State Tax Commissioner. The ap-
pointment is Tor SIX years. at S250o
a year.
Or. Stack is n Republican. and
lives at ei5 Delaware avenue. He is
member Of the Wilmington Depart
ment OF Elections. and today said
he would resign from that Office
when ne takes up his duties on the
Industrial Accident Board.
His appointment is from Novem-
Der I. when Colonel Sparks resig-
nation becomes effective.
DR.. Stack was born on a farm In
dorchester county Nd, near tho
Delaware line. He graduated from
the Cambridge. Md. High School
and then became a railroad teleg'
rapher. He was Delaware railroad
agent az Middletown for about foul
wears. and then took up the study
of dentistry at the University o
Maryland. he serving as agent a
Rehoboth during his vacations. H'
was graduated as dentist in 1897
and served the following year as az
instructor at the University Of Mary
land. He moved TO Wilmington II
1899 and has lived in this city eve
since.
During the World War, Dr. Stacl
devoted much Of his time 70 volun
tcer dental work for soldiers AM
sailors and men who had been Sc
lected IN tho draft He has a wid
rcle Of friends. who urged the Gov
crncr to appoint him.
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
IRON WEED FORECAST
AGAIN COMES TRUE
ineclal b The EvenIng Journal.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
MILFORD. OCT. f5.-The first kill
iug frost Of the season occurred in
The vicinity of Milford and surround
ing country yesterday morning thus
fulfilling the forecast OF the iron
weed.
There are many in this section
who watch the forecast Of frost by
this weed, every year. with unninch-
og faith and they claim that its
predictions have always come true.
Six weeks from the time that the
ron weed IS In fun bloom accord
ing to weather sages hereabouts we
have the first killing frost Of tho
winter, and as published in the Eve
ming Journal. this plant was in
bloom just six weeks ago.
Tho iron weed thrives Is low boys.
grows to a height Of several feet
and terminates with a beautiful
white blossom.
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
LAY KNOX TO REST
AT VALLEY FORGE

VALLEY FORGE Pa. oct. 15.-
Omitted Press) The State OF Penn
sylvania paid her final respects to
her junior United States Senator
here this afternoon wheh the body OF
Senator Philandor Chase Knox was
laid TO rest in the churchyard OF the
Valley Forge Memorial Chapel
The Rev. Henry W Burke Off
ciated.
Senator Knox was buried but a
short distance from his home here.
State and national dignitaries at
tended the services. A delegation OF
fifty Conrressmen headed by Vice
President Calvin Coolidge, arrived
this morning.
Governor Sproul and Senator PEN
rose. long political and personal
friends OF the late senator, We're In
attendance as well as many promi-
nont politicians from all over the
state.
Tho body OF Senator Knox lay In
the library Of his home here this
morning. on the casket was a wreath
OF roses. tribute from President
and Mrs. Harding Many other floral
tributes were banked about the cas-
ket.
WASHINGTON. oct. 15.-(United
Press William r. Grow OF Union
town. is virtually certain to succeed
Philander C.. Knox as the Junior SEN
ator from Pennsylvania, according
70 close friends here Of Governor
sproul OF Pennsylvania.
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
CITY MAS0NS GIVE
BAG TO DR.. SQUIRES

DUPONT Lodge No. 20. A. F. and
a. NJ. honored its Master. j. II.
squiros last night on the occasion
OF his removal from Wilmington
Dr. squires has resigned his posi-
tion as head Of the personnel divi-
sion Of r. l. DUPONT de Nemours
and Company and is leaving the city
In the immediate future.
At the conclusion OF the regular
lodge meeting a banquet was held in
the banquet room Of Masonic Tenn
pie. Fitting tributes were paid to
Dr. squires for his services to du-
Pont Lodge and the community.
The hall was appropriately decor
ated with autumn coiors and be-
tween courses and between the
speeches the three hundred diners
made merry with popular songs and
hits intended TO speed the Worthy
Master on a prosperous journey.
Senior Warden Joseph Knots acted
as POSTMASTER.
Past Master and former Mavor
James r. Price. after expressing the
heartfelt sentiments OF the men,
bers to their popular and hard-work
ing master. presented DR.. squirer
u with handsome black travelling
bag. In his reply DR. Squires told OF
his sorrow on leaving Wilmington
and how sorry he was TO break such
Intimate ties with the lodge.
Other speeches testifying to their
appreciation Of Dr. SQuires a. a
Mason. friend and as an eminentiy
successful professional man were
/ made-by Past Master George Duffy.
5 Deputy Grand Master Charles A.
, Bamherger. Joseph Bancroft.
George Carter and Clarence C
+ kiiicn.
At the conclusion Of the banquet
Dr Squires shook hands with and
said farewell to every memhw
present
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
MISSING MAN IS
HELD AS ENLBEZZLER

prank Ricniewslsi who was r"-
ported 70 the police to have disap-
poirod ten days ago and who was
thought 70 have met with foul play
rs he was known 90 have In his pos
session a considerable sum OF money,
was arrested this morning by Cap
tain Of Detectives Benson on a
charge Of cmbezzlement
The complaint was made by kow-
slowski. general secretary Of the
Delaware Polish Beneficial Associa-
ton Of Mater Admerabilis. who
charges BieniewslSl with embezzling
500. belonging 10 tho association.
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
BURKES GET FURTHER
FROM DEATH SHADOW

Mrs Mary Myrtle Burke. $40
Washington street. who was shot by
her husband, who then attempted
suicide. at Gil Market street. We'd
nesday afternoon. is much improved.
according to reports from the Della
ware Hospital today
James r. Burke the husband. is
also responding TO the hospital treat
ment and both patients are likely
TO recover.
Traffic officer Devinney went 10
the hospital yesterday afternoon and
obtained statments from both pa
tients. These we're submitted TO the
attorney office.
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
MAY BE
OPENED, IS REPORT

Tonights performance az the
Playhouse will be the last under the
present management Of the Ginns
and Topkis interests as they have
decided to close the theater because
OF high costs OF operation and small
patronage They have given up the
lease on the theater.
Il Is understood. however. that a
Wilmingtonian who feels the city
should have a theatre for standard
plays. has interested himself In the
subject. and Is giving serious consid-
GRAFTON 10 taking over the theater
and reopening It in the near future.
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
RAIL WAGES,
RATES Are
CONSIDERED
BY HARDING
President Hopes New Basis
Will Aid in Reviving
Nations Industrial
Life
WORKERS WILL QUIT
If WAGE Is CUT

WASHINGTON. oct 10 (Unitea
Press) ).-Presiden Harding today
personally took & hand in adjusting
railroad rates ana wages on new
basis in the hope that it would aid
In reviving industry
Harding called tho public group
Of the Railway Labor Board "a
Washington and personally took them
to the Office OF the Interstate com-
mcrce Commission for conferences.
1.-THE purpose OF ;he meeting wac
a broad consideration n the possi-
billty OF an early adjustment OF rail-
road rates and wages n the expcc-
tation that lt would contribute 10
the indus al revlva. an e.p'ana-
tory statement issued ct The Whls
House aanlunced.
Recognizing that the labor and
management group arc partisan. Il
was stated the President thought II
unnecessary to invite them.
Tho statement made no mention OF
the critical situation arising out of
the strike but IL was indicated this
important matter will be given major
consideration in the conferences be-
/ tween the labor board officials and
the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion.
President Harding is keeping In
close touch with the rising storm In
the ranks OF railroad labor. Detail
ed reports are. rcachinE the white
House at almost every hour In tho
day The summons TO the public
/ group OF the Railway Labor Board
and their meeting with the Inter-
state Commerce Commission was
construed as the initial step 10 head
of the threatened strike.
"For a long time the Prer,u-nt
/ has been giving much attention 10
the problem OF the railroads in its
hroadcst relations" the White
! House said. "He has been persist
emily assured on one side that busi-
ness could not make a general and
lasting Improvement until railroad
! rates should come down; and on the
/ other side. he has been told that II
was impossible for rates TO come
down unless the wage charge should
be lowered. He. therefore. deter
mined TO got together the two pub
lie bodies which have 10 deal with
wages and rates and give then
every possible encouragement q
take strong lead in the effort a
an adjustment"
The board members here are r
NJ. Barton. chairman OF the publi
group. b. w. Hooper and G. Wallac
Hangar.
CHICAGO. oct. rs Omitted Press)
A railroad strike seemed certain a.
500 general chairmen. representlni
(confinuod on nara fvro1
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
AGED WOMAN Is
BURNED TO DEATH
spociai to Tho Evening Journal

Special TO Tho Evening Journal.
DOVER. oct. 15.-Mrs. Susan
Cieaver. aged 50 years was burned
10 death at the home Of her duagh-
ter. Mrs. Barcus at Wyoming yes
terday AS no one was in the room
with the aged woman when her
clothing caught fire. little is known
about the accident She Is supposed
TO have attempted to light a fire In
the stove and In some manner her
clothes caught. She managed to
open door and fell on the porch
where she was found by her daugh-
ters- She lived only an hour.
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
FALLS DEAD in
PHYSICIANS OFFICE

Special TO The Evening Journal.
MILFORD. Oct. 15.-John Hearn,
baggage at the Pennsylvania
railroad station. foii dead yesterday
morning I'm the Office Of DR.. j. p.
Lonand where he had gone for
treatment.
Mr. Hcarn. who was Of middle age.
was apparently rugged and healthy,
but feeling unwell decided 90 consult
a physician. Death was due 10 apo
plexy. Mr. Hearn leaves a wife and
several children.
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
TELEGRAPH COUNCIL AFFAIRs

gree master Of Telegraph Council.
No. 20. Jr. o. u. A. NJ. is getting
the team into shape for some im-
portant limitations. He requests an
members Of the stan TO be present
al the meeting next Friday night for
practice in degree work, az a large
class Of candidates is TO be admitted.
Telegraph Council has entered a
team In the Jr O. l.. q. NJ. QUOT
league and an members wishing a
try-out are requested TO be present
az next Fridays meeting.
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
Free Theatre Tickets

Theatre Invitations fwar tax paldl. grl
extended through the Journal Classified
Department today look for your name
today ln the CLASSIFIED Advs.-for show
DORIS MAY. ~
THE FOOLISH AGE
AT THE QUEEN.
ANn
THOMAS MEIGHAN. fN
THE CONQUEST OF CANAAN"
AT THE ARCADIA.
SEE PAGE IL TODAY.
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
WOMEN VOTERS
SHAPE MEETING.

a special meeting Of the Whining
ton League OF Women Voters will be
held at 73O o'clock Monday evening
on the mczzanine floor Of the Hotel
dupont. Plans for the state con-
vention which viii be held next
wednesday and Thursday will be
discussed.
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
RoDNFY SQUARE ILLUMINATED

The current was turned on the
new electric lanterns surrounding
Rodney Square last night, brilliant
~ Illuminating the square and sur
rounding streets, making 1t the
brightest spot in the city.
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
Try This on Him

The birds and beasts in
menagerie had rs heads and 6s
feet. How many were there OF
cach2
Answer to yesterdays: He
who goes a borrowing, goes a
sorrowinC.
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
NEWPORT PIKE NOW
OPEN TO TRAVEL

John r. O'Nea,, contractor, or
Mt Cuba reported this morning
that the Newport Pike Is finished
and open for travel. The road was
finished twenty DAYS ahead Of time
under Mr.. O'Nears direction. much
TO the eradication Of residents OF
that section.
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
T1vo vIoLATED TRAFFIC. RULEs

on charge Of violating the traf-
fic rules. oliver r. Graham and Jo-
scph Batten. the latter a Negro. were
each fined 81 and costs by Deputy
Judge Lynn in Municipal Court this
morning. Graham drove pasta sig
nal az Ninth and Market streets and
Batten passed a signal at Eighth
and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
DRUG ADDICTs SENT 10 JAN,

Admitting that they are addicted
TO the use Of a narcotic drug John
Connell and Joseph Donahue were
committed TO the workhouse for
treatment by Deputy Judge Lynn
in Municipal Court, this morning.
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
LI-nGE PRICKErT AT sTANToN

Judge W. $. prickett will address
the sunday School OF Old ST. James
Episcopal church stanton. at the
10 o'clock service tomorrow. A spe-
cial orchestra will furnish music.
Evening journal., 1921-10-15

----l--------l-ll--l,l7l-l'll-
I OST- WALLET CONTAINING =. r.
j. n nass and sum Of money In going
from 2Sth and Market streets 20 Penn
syivania station. Reward 70 returned TO
Ev-ning Journal Office. octl5-lt
CONTINUED on Page Eleyen.)
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
roDAY,s TENrPERATURE

AT The Evening journal ONCE.
500 A. M..5O 1901 p. MO
1000 A. M..6t 100 A. MO
Evening journal., 1921-10-15

Have you tried Glover Dairy But
ter2-Phone 154o-1541.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
- ANn NM.
I1l,I NJ LnuND.

High water 1880 4. NJ. lO.55 ?. NJ.
Low water - $40 A. NJ. 6.1o p. NJ.
Evening journal., 1921-10-15
The Weather

Fair and slightly warmer tonight,
sunday. Increasing cloudiness; gen.
tie variable winds becoming moder-
ate east and northeast.
Evening journal., 1921-10-15

CHICAGO. oct. rs Omitted Press).
A railroad strike seemed certain az
500 general chairmen. representing
CONTINUED on page two)
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1921-08-26

John d. Rockefeller is building a
marble palace costing S1,00O,000 in
Westchester County, New York.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1921-08-26
N NOTICE

Under the provisions Of Act 235
Session Laws of 1921, all persons
operating Motor Vehicles upon the
Public Highway or other Public
places, must obtain a License so to
do as specified in such Laws.
This applies to all persons whe-
Their or not they have heretofore pro-
cured licenses under County Ordin-
ance.
The undersigned, Examiner of
Chauffeurs of the County of Maui,
will be prepared to grant and issue
licenses in accordance with said Act
at his office at Waikiki between the
hours of 1000 A. NJ. and 800 P. NJ,
week days excepting Saturday and
at such other places as he will de
signate from time to time on and
after the LIST day of June. A. D., 1921.
Dated at Waikiki this 26th day of
May, A. D., 1921.
P. ]. GOODNESS,
Examiner of Chauffeurs for
and within the County of
Maui.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1921-08-26

New York capital is said to be in
terested in developing Russian gold
mines.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1921-08-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The undersigned having been duly
appointed Administrator of the Estate
of Kali Halama, deceased, gives
notice to all creditors of said deceas-
ed to present their claims, duly au-
thenticated and with proper vouchers,
even if the claim is secured by mort
gage upon real estate, to him, al sucn
Administrator, at his place of bust
ness, in Waikiki, Maui, within six
months from the date of the first pub
LEGATION of this notice or within six
months of the date the same shah
fall, due, or said claims will be for
ever barred.
Dated at Wailuku, Maui, this 4th
day of August, 1921.
CHAS. WILCOX,
Administrator, Estate of Kali Halama
(Aug. 5, u, 10, 26.)
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1921-08-26

Raids on kauai-Recent investiga-
tions of alleged prohibition violations
on Kauai have resulted in IL arrests.
The officials said the number of viola
tons detected was about the same as
on their last visit but that the quaint
ty of mash and booze seized and de-
stroyed was smaller.
Army and Navy Y-Planned for Ho-
nolulu is a $3.50, 900 annex to the build
ings in Honolulu. 1t will be built if
Honolulu businessmen will subscribe
100000 a year toward meeting the
present annual deficit and raise a fur
Their endowment fund of $1,000 00. Con-
crete proposals have been made by
the management of the association to
the Honolulu business public. The
extension would consist of four apart
ment buildings, a cafeteria, a swim
ming pool and other accommodations
for entertainment and comfort.
Scheid Gets Bail-Paul Scheid and
X. o. F. STANCE, charged with I'M
beZzlement have been released on
$1,000 bail bond each and their pleas
have been reserved until next Mon
day. ~
Hospital Shake Up-As a result of
charges made by Hilo physicians that
there was a lack of nurses and ac-
commodations for operations perform
ed at the Hilo hospital the board of
supervisors is making an investiga-
ton and four of the nurses resigned.
"
Nominations Confirmed-Homer l..
Ross has been confirmed by the SEN