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Evening journal., 1921-02-15
CITY CURB MARKET
FOR FARMERS ONLY

Edward s. McAteer. accompanied
by Sergeant McGiIlin and Acting
Sergeant Dutton. representing the
policedepartment. yesterday after
noon visited the storekeepsrs on
King and Madison streets and served
notice that the law regulating street
stands will be strictly enforced in
the future.
No merchant will be permitted to
operate a stand on the curb in front
OF his store. He may have a stand
in front OF his store. not extending
over four feet from the building. but
must stand back OF the stand.
The enforcement OF the law will
be OF considerable benefit 10 patrons
Of the market as McAteer found a
number OF merchants had stands ex-
tending six feet from the building
line and served customers from the
front Of the stand. greatly impeding
traffic
The curb market IS 20 be strictly
for the use OF farmers. who are only
permitted TO sell their own products
and only on market days.
Evening journal., 1921-02-15
WALKER GOES
BACK TO JERSEY
Camden Man Satisfies Au-
thoritieS He Didn't Know
Smith, Suicide
TAKE HIM TO
DEATH SCENE

Following visit TO Brandywlne
SPRINGS, where the body or Charles
smith Or George Rigby had been
found with bullet wound in the
mouth, on January 2s. and a severe
eruellineby Acknowledgement Towns
end. and local detectives, William r.
Walker, OF Camden, n. j., was re-
leased by the authorities yesterday
afternoon, they being satisfied that
he knew nothing OF the death OF the
man found dead at The park. Walker
left for Camden late yesterday after
noon.
Walker was arrested IN Cam
den after ne had written a note 90 his
wife intimating that he was going 10
kill himself This note was found
at Oak Grove on January . 10 was
thought the writer might have known
something OF he death OF Smith.
Walker volunteered 20 come here
10 assist the police In clearing up the
mystery OF Smiths death, and after
explaining In detail his artions anc
Whereabouts for the past several
weeks 20 b.torney-Genersl Towns
end. he was taken 70 the scene wher'
Smiths body was found. WALKER
satisfied the officers that ne haS
never been at the resort His re
lease was then ordered.
Evening journal., 1921-02-15
CITY TO WIDEN
WASHINGTON ST.
Will Improve Thoroughfare
From Eleventh TO Twenty
Third Next Year
NEW TROLLEY
TRACKS PROMISED

Frank w. Pierson. street commits
sioner. and the several engineers OF
the Street and Sewer Department
by order Of the directors. are prepar-
ing plans and estimates for the re-
paving OF several OF tho most i'm
portant thoroughfares OF the city.
the cost which will he included in
the budget. Council will be requested
10 appropriate for tho department
next year.
The sections included I'm the pro-
posed Improvement are Washington
street from Eleventh TO Fourteenth.
which. by a resolution recently
passed by the directors. is to be
widened 70 40 feet an increase of
about eight feet over the present
width; and from Washington street
bridge TO Twenty-third street; East
Fourth street from Market street 10
the Wilson Line wharf; West Fourth
street from Adams 70 Union, and
King street from Front 10 Sixteenth.
Mr.. Pierson has been in communi-
cation with the officials Of the VIII
mington and Philadelphia Traction
Company, who have promised their
Incorporation in furthering the pro-
posed improvement OF streets over
which its cars move. They informed
Mr.. Pierson new tracks would be-
laid as fast as possible. where neces-
sary.
Council Will be asked TO issue the
remaining $3.50 900 bonds for stree
Improvement. These bonds wcr,
ordered two years ago. but the de
partment has used 100000 OF tn
issue.
Evening journal., 1921-02-15
STATE juniors
SHOW INCREASE
One New Council and 249
Membership Increase
During the Year
FARR TO BE NEW
DEL. COUNCILLOR
Special to The Evening Journal

Special TO The Evening Journal
sEAFORD. Feb. 15.-The twenty
eighth annual session OF the State
Council OF Delaware, Junior Order
United American Mechanics. met
here at 10 O'Clock this morning. with
A. II. Caulk. State Councillor. pre-
siding. Delegates from every council
In the State were present
In his report. Councillor Caulk
said: Il had the pleasure OF insti-
tuting a good. live and energetic
,ouncil at Newport, New Castle coun-
ty, with 40 charter members, which
had grown until December 81. It re-
ported a membership OF %. and has
since passed the century mark. 1
would like TO see our incoming off,
GERS try and revive the defunct coun-
ell at Greenwood am sorry we
have not made greater gains in mem
| bership during tho past year. but un-
der the decentralization OF the indus
trial world during that period. I feel
we have done well to make the gain
we have"
A. M. Tarr. State vice-counciilor,
and incoming State councillor for
next year. told the members present
OF his very beneficial and pleasurable
visit to the National Orphans Home,
at Timn, Ohio. On September % and
%. He said, This home consists OF
thirty-three buildings with a large
acreage OF ground adjoining. Il is
most admirably laid out and houses
$50 orphans. An excellent degree
OF health exists there. This school
deserves our heartiest support, both
financially and morally, for the most
beiehcial work being accomplished
for our boys and girls" He said.
''The vocational training received.
especially in the agricultural depart
ment under the supervision OF J. Nc
Farlin, superintendent OF agriculture,
would make many OF our Delaware
farmers envious and the work is
worthy of mention, because OF the
condition OF health. industry and
genialty 1 found there is rare at such
schools.
while at Tifin visited Young
America Council No. 133. and found
them 10 be Juniors OF the very high
! Continued on Page Fifteen.)
Evening journal., 1921-02-15
HER ACT
DESPITE ARM BREAK

Splinterlng her right arm IN a fail
from a horse while performing at the
Garrick Theatre last night, Madam
oiselle Bradna, who opened a weeks
performance there yesterday, insists
on performing and will appear at this
afternoons matinee with her arm in
splints.
The appearance OF Madamoiselle
Bradna in her act today was against
the wishes OF Dr. Joseph NJ. Barsky.
who attended her last night. after
she had fallen from her horse while
performing in the theatre.
An X-ray photograph taken this
morning showed that the bone OF the
right arm is splintered.
Despite this injury and against the
wishes OF Or. Barsky and her hus-
band. Madamoiselle Bradna insisted
early this afternoon on appearing in
her act
Evening journal., 1921-02-15
URGEBRIDGEAT
MARKET Street
Sentiment Growing for Ade-
quate Structure to Carry
Growing Traffic
TALK OF CUTTING
DOWN BOND ISSUES

There Is a growing sentiment par
ticularly amohg business men, hat
n new bridge Is 20 be constructed
across the Rrandywine, 10 should be
90 replace the present Market street
structure.
Already a feeling Is growing mat
the county at This time should not
be called on to issue sSO0o0O OF bonds
for two new bridges over the Brandy
wine, when business interests gen.
orally and corporations are adjust
ing themselves 10 debated financial
oOndit Ons. A view Is held by many
persons that the Legislature should
cut down the bond issue amount
and II any bridge is 90 be built "a
all at this time 10 should be a new
Market street structure 90 take care
Of the daily increasing tratic over
the lincoln highway route, OF which
North Market street Is a part 10 also
Is Ink of the Federal government
army convoy route a. signboards
along that street lndrate.
At present there arc pending in th'
LEGISLATURE two bills, each 10 author
ize a Si00 100 bond issue for new
bridrcs over the Brandywlne, one a
or near Eleventh street brdEe an'
I The other % replace the present Mar
| ket street bridge
There arc ardent advocates or bou
new structures. and residents o
the eastern end OF the Ninth ward
a series OF meetings declared In favo
OF A structure 70 cross The Brandy
wine from Eleventh street on IN
south side 20 a point near Fourteenth
Continued on Page Fourteen.
Evening journal., 1921-02-15
BOGtSlCdin Thinks S
Man Being Detained
Wanted to Bring
Death Missile aboard
Presidential Ship.
Search Is on For
Second Man Linked
In Sinister Purpose
YACHT DAMAGED
BY FIRE LATELY

WASHINGTON, Feb. Is Omitted
Press AN enlisted man OF the navy
IS under arrest in connection with a
possible bomb plot 10 blow up the
Presidential yacht Mayflower, sccro-
tary OF the Navy Daniels announced
today.
Officials OF the bureau OF fuyestiga-
tion Of the Department Of Justice
confirmed that they had planned TO
surprise the supposed plotters at q
secret meeting, but that the meeting
never was held.
Tue alleged plot is now being in
vestigaied by Captain Holmes, com
manding the Mayflower, and by tho
Department OF Justice, Daniels said.
The man under arrest was a member
Of the crew OF the Mayflower.
The man last week was said 10
have asked the b0atswain OF the May
flower that ne be given the watch at
a certain hour OF night as he expected
a package 10 be brought on board
lie pleaded with the boatswain mat
10 would be worth a large amount of
money 20 him II the officer allowed
this, Daniels said.
The boatswain suspected the man
wanted 10 bring bomb on board.
and reported the affair 70 Captain
/ Holmes
The man now imprisoned also was
found TO have made an appointment
in a park with another man. appar-
emily to secure the package" Naval
authorities went TO the park instead.
but found that the other man had
not appeared. They found n note.
however. directing that the navy
man meet him the following night
The Department OF Justice is now
searching for the other man. Daniels
said.
Daniels intimated that the officers
OF the Mayfiower had reason 10 sus-
pect the enlisted man OF sinister
purpose.
Daniels announcement today re-
called that a few weeks ago the
Mayfiower caught FIRE at her pteB
here and was badly damaged
One OF the things destroyed was
an elevator installed for President
Wilson which was taken out after
the fire.
Evening journal., 1921-02-15
DESERTS FAMILY AFTER
ALLEGED BOOZE SALE

In continuing for one week the
case OF John Deurs. charged with
selling intoxicating liquor, Judge
Hastings, in Municipal Court this
morning. expressed a hope that the
proprietor Of a house in which sew
eral quarts OF whisky were found in
connection with Deurs' case will be
located
According 10 the testimony this
b morning William Carlos. Negro, at
the instigaiion Of Onlcer Rodenheiser.
purchased from neurs at his shoe
. max ng shop, Front and Poplar
streets. a quart Of whisky several
nights ago. Deurs, ~ was testified.
snvent 20 a house several doors from
his establishment and returned with
the whisky for his customer. 10 was
said.
In raid on the house from where
neurs got the whisky. several quarts
or whisky were found. The proprie-
tor OF the house Immediately disap-
reared. leaving his wife and two
weeks old baby. &c was brought out.
neiirs denied that ne took any part
In selling whisky % Carlos. He said
that ne merely changed a - bin for
= fhe Negro. He produced several wit
nesses who testified 20 this effect
Ayres ]. Stockley was counsel for
g Deurs.
Evening journal., 1921-02-15
BEAT
TOT TO Death
Foster Parents of Frances
Crockett Jailed for Six
Years
CHILD STARVED
BEFORE DEATH
Special to The Evening Journal


GEORGETOWN. Del. Feb. 15.=
Changing their plea OF not guilty OF
murder in the first degree OF seven
year-old Frances Crockett. OF Syca-
more. on September 22. last year. TO
that OF granddaughter, Fred Stewart
and Minnie Collins. alias Minnie
Stewart. were sentenced in the Court
OF oyer and Terminer here yesterday
20 six years In the New Castle coun-
~ workhouse.
The allegations were that the
Stewarts had beaten the child 20
death. and the first inkling that she
had met with such cruelty was when
Medford l. Watson. a Seaford un-
dertaker. was called TO bury the
child. Stewart said the child had
fallen dead while playing. When
the undertaken attempted TO prepare
the body for burial. the foster par
ents objected. saying they desired
her buried just as she was without
the clothing being changed. Upon be-
ing asked TO produce a physicians
certificate, and failing 10 comply
with the request, the undertaken no.
titled the coroner who conducted an
inquest In the meantime the Stew
arts had arranged TO bury the body
after refusing to permit the clothing
to be removed. The coroner later
found the body emaciated, because
OF lack OF proper nourishment Soon
after the inquest the Stewarts were
placed under arrest and since that
time have been confined in the Sus-
sex county jail. unable to obtain
bail. At the inquest neignbors tes-
titled that on frequent occasions they
heard the Stewards beating the child
Evening journal., 1921-02-15
FISHERIES CO.
CASEGIVEN TO
CHANCELLOR
Closing Arguments Made by
Extensive Array of
Counsel at Dover
DECISION UNLIKELY
FOR SEVERAL WEEKS
stan Correspondent

stan Correspondents
DOVER, Feb. 15.-Argument in
the Loves Fisheries suit was con-
.cluded in the County Court House
here late yesterday afternoon and
the case taken under advisement by
Chancellor Curtis II is unlikely
decision win be given for some time,
as the mass OF testimony alone
forms a bulky volume OF ia closely
typewritten pages.
In addition to the testimony ex-
tenave briefs were filed by counsel
yesterday and another brief is to
be prepared and subrnitted this week
by former Attorney-General Rein
hardt, OF counsel for defense. This
particular brief will deal with the
question whether an unendorsed note
is or is not personal property"
The case grows out Of allegations
made by Joseph l. Cahall. receiver
OF the Lewes Fisheries Company,
charging illegal payments OF money
and issue of stock by certain direc-
tors Of the company TO themselves
for services. Mr.. Cahan also al
leges manipulation in the sale OF
steamers and plant OF the company
The defendants are william c. Lof-
land, James T. Lank, Harland NJ
Joseph. william +. Tunnel. William
/ Il. Bookhammer. John r. Baylis and
William J. Thompson. directors OF
the company, and Robert Pening
ton and the I.ewes Oil aud Chemdca
Company. An accounting and re
fund to the fisheries company Il
sought by the receiver, who is rep
resented by Henry Radgely an'
George NJ. Fisher. Jr- OF Dover, a
lContlnued on Page FIfteen.l
Evening journal., 1921-02-15
BUTLER, SLAIN,
NOT MURDERER
Man Shot at Middletown
Had Been Farm Hand
For Years
SAY ASSAILANT OF
ABELES is NEARBY

Harry Butler. a Negro who was
slain by Grant Prattis. another
Negro in kIiddletown on Saturday
night. was not the Harry Butler
sought to answer a charge OF mur-
dering Frank Abeies, a Mexican in
July. 1899, at the Pennsylvania Rail-
road shops in this city.
First reports from Middletown
were to the effect the slain Butler
was the fugitive wanted 70 answer
for the death OF Abeles. but reputa-
BILE residents OF Middletown today
said Butler who was killed Satur-
day night was a farm hand. en-
ployed near Middletown. who had
lived in that vicinity for years. Tho
Butler who was wanted in connec-
ton with Abeies' death. they stated.
IS living over the Maryland line. not
far from Middletown. and Is a fire.
quent visitor to Middletown. but no
attempt has been made TO arrest him
on any of his visits
'sThe Harry Butler who was killed
Saturday night is not the Butler
wanted" said A. M. Browne, OF
Nfiddletown today. The Butler who
was slain has never been in hid
ing. He had worked for John Red
grave. a farmer OF near Middletown.
for more than two years. and But
ler's wife works for Redgraves
What / would like TO see is justice
to the slain man"
Attorney General Townsend today
said he had learned late yesterday
that Butler who was shot was not
the Butler wanted in connection
with the Abeles murder.
Coroner Bullock, accompanied by
DR.. Henry W. Briggs, went TO Mid
dletown. yesterday, and performed
an autopsy on the body OF Harry
Butler. who was shot and killed in
hotel in Middletown, Saturday
night.
Grant r. Prattis. who is in the
New Castle County Workhouse. is
said to have admitted shooting But
Ter, but denies any intention OF XIII
ing the man. He is held without
bail awaiting the action OF the cor
oner's jury Thursday night
Evening journal., 1921-02-15
Committee
OF HOUSEFOR
REFERENDUM
Favorable Report Made on
Proposed Amendment to
Constitution
SENATE REPEALS FUND
FOR IMMIGRATION
star Correspondent.

STATE HOUSE. Dover. Del, Peb. IS
Without opposition, the senate this
morning passed the House bill apprO-
priating 5000 for the next two years
TO the Ever Ready Circle OF Kings
Daughters, for the Old Folks fIome
near Dover. Senator Alice, who ex-
planned the bill, said that this was
one institution that was not asking
for an increased appropriation and
that it was a worthy cause Every
Senator present voted FOR the bill.
Favor Referendum Bill
The House bill proposing an amend
ment to the constitution OF Delaware,
providing for the initiative and refer
endum. Wll De reported fav0rably 10
the House this afternoon.
The General Assembly received
petition today signed by about GO
citizens Of New Castle county advo-
eating passage OF the House bin 10
increase from a. 10 70 cents per day
the charge TO counties for the board
OF prisoners at the New Castle County
Workhouse as "a necessity from
humane standpoint
The Senate passed the House bill
10 relieve the proprietor Of a hote
who has provided a safe or vault foi
the safe-keeping OF valuables Of pa.
irons from liability when articles
owned by patrons nat were mol
placed in the safe or vault have beer
stolen.
Veterans Can Peddle.
The Senate also oonurred in Rep
| resentative Kramer's bill 70 exenp
| soldiers OF sailors who served II
either the Civil or the Spanish-Amer
lean War from the payment OF
CONTINUED on Page Fifieenl
Evening journal., 1921-02-15
DOLLAR To BUY
MANY BARGAINS
Wilmington Merchants
Make Elaborate Offerings
For Feature Sale
EXPECT HUNDREDS OF
VISITORS TOMORROW

Wilmington merchants win oh
serve the semi-annual Dollar Day
tomorrow. This merchandising in
novation was inaugurated seven
years ago. and instantly became
such a success from the viewpoints
OF both public and merchants. that
these events have become fixtures
in the annual program OF mercantile
Wilmington.
Great preparations have been per
fected to make this Dollar Day ex-
eel all its predecessors in bargains
for the purchaser. and in business
for the merchant. Wide publicity
has been given TO the bargains TO
be offered. and the public long ago
learned from experience that Will
mongton merchants offered nothing
but real bargains. Some that have
been prepared for tomorrow are
unique in merchandising values and
methods
The Mercantile section Of the
Chamber OF COmerce. under whose
ausp lces these affairs are oonduoted
will wind up the day with a dol
lar dinner" at the Lambr0s. to which
they invite every merchant In the
city whether or not they are mem
bers OF their organization. Til.
promises 10 be a feature unique in
the dinner line. and Is intended q
bring al the merchants together fol
good time, where mutual friendsh :
and cooperation viii be fostered 8.
the benedt Of all concerned.
Governor Denney, Mayor Taylor
Joseph Bancroft and Josiah Marve
will make brief addresses. Horace
p. Warrington, chairman Of the mer
camille section. will be the toastm1s
ter. The affar will commenc'
promptly at Z o'clock.
Evening journal., 1921-02-15
PEACE UNDER
Home rule IS
KINGG GEORGES
HOPE,HESAYS
Also Tells Parliament Eng
land VIII Provide Un-
employment Insurance
HOPES FOR EARLY
TRADE WITH RUSSIA

LONDON. Feb. Is Omitted Press)
No Irish self-government can be
obtained through violence. King
George declared today in convoldng
Parliament
The situation in Ireland causes
me distress" said the King. in his
speech from the throne. "A mis-
guided section Of the Irish people
persists in resorting 10 methods OF
violence with the object OF estab-
hshment OF an Irish republic. No
Irish unity nor Irish self govern.
ment can be attained by these
means"
The King announced the govern.
ment viii attempt to cope with un-
employment through the use Of un-
employment insurance.
Bills for the reorganization Of the
British railways. for the protection
OF essential industries against unfair
competition and imposing further
restrictions on the liquor trade will
be introduced he said.
He declared he hoped "negotia-
tons for a trade agreement with
Russia be brought to a successful
conclusion"
King George asserted that estl.
b mates 70 be presented 10 Parliament
,rNIll reflect the governments deter
mlnaron To reduce expenses.
Tie also pleaded for more thorough
cooperation between workers an,
employers.
Pre-war splendor and ceremon,
marked the c0nvocatlon OF Parl a
ment The King and Queen drove {,
the House through lanes OF trOop
and appeared before the House in robe,
or state. accompanied by their bril-
liantly clad suites. The Prince o
Wales and his brother, the Duke O
York, also attended the ceremonies
The King referred 10 the IRISH stu
alton almost at the opening OF hi
address. He declared he trusted m
people viii "in the near future re
pudlate violence and agree 10 wOrl
out their future under the home rul
bill"
The government during mis- sit
ting, vii anounce It's Egyptian pol
icy. ne said.
Evening journal., 1921-02-15
DEMOCRATS FOR
UTILITY BOARD
House Majority to Urge BIZ
Partisan Body, Named
in Bill
BILL PROVIDES FOR
GOV. TO APPOINT
Stan Correspondent.

otdu correspondent
DOVER. Del, Feb. i5.-Democratic
members OF the General Assembly
held a conference yesterday afternoon
that lasted more than two hours and
held up the transaction OF any busi-
ness. especially in the House for that
length Of time. Members OF the
steering committee appointed BY the
Democratic Stale Committee also at
tended the conference. They includ-
ed State Chairman Henry r. lsaacs,
Andrew ]. Lynch. OF Georgetown
William +. Valiant OF Laurel; Mrs.
Marshall Derby, OF Woodside; Tim
othy ]. Mooney, OF Wilmington
Francis deli. Janvier, OF New Castle,
and James II. Hughes, Of Dover.
At the conclusion OF the conference
several Democratic members said a
number Of bills on the calendar and
the probable attitude OF The Democrats
relative 10 those bills were discuss
ed One OF these was Representa-
tive Otwells Statewide Public Util-
ity bill. 1t was decided that as the
Democratic platform had plank ad-
vocating such a bill the measure
should get the support OF Demo
cratic members. although It is gen
orally agreed that some provisions
OF the Otwell bin are too drastic.
The bill as now drawn provides
for the appointment Of the commits
sion by the Governor and this pro-
vision 1t was also learned does moi
meet with the approval OF some Dem
Ocratic members who would like "a
have the commission named In the
bill. II was suggested in the fon-
ference yesterday that the commis-
sion be composed OF four members
/ two Republicans and two Democrats
II was also suggested that Richard
r. Kenney, Of Dover, the present at
torney for the House, be one OF tn
two Democrats to be named in tn
bill for Commissioner. but no actor
was taken on his suggestion.
Just how the proposed commission
Is to Re picked was not announced
Dut it Is evident that there viii b
CONTINUED on Page Fifteen.)