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Evening journal., 1921-03-15
DELEGATION TO
URGE CHARTER
Committee Daily to Ask
Legislators at Dover to
Act on Bill
PLAN OUTLINED BY
CHAIRMAN WALKER

Leon Walker. chairman Of the
General Citizens Charter Commit
tee, has appointed a legislative COM
mlttee Of citizens. and it Is proposed
that at least ten members OF that
committee shall attend the Logisla-
ture each day 20 urge action on the
Wilmington charter bill. Chairman
Walker in a letter appointing the
legislative committee. says:
There now remain only eight
days for the transaction Of busi-
ness al the present session Of the
Legislature. This means that the
Citizens Charter Bill as amended.
which IS now in the Senate Commit
tee on Municipal Corporations. will
have 20 be reported out by said COM
mittee; acted upon by the Senate;
passed by that body 20 the House Of
Representatives; referred TO COM
mittee. reported and acted upon by
the House during these eight days.
1T is, therefore, of the utmost inn
portance that every possible effort
be made by the friends OF a new
charter for Wilmington 10 secure
prompt action by the bodies above
mentioned. In order TO secure this
necessary action. and TO further inn
press upon the members Of the Leg
isiature that the citizens of Whining
ton most earnestly desire the enact
mont OF this bill into law. / am ap-
pointing a legislative committee Of
citizens OF sufficient membership 10
permit Of a delegation Of at least
ten or more to be selected for at
tendance on each remaining day OF
the session.
1T would be well II this commit
tee could be augmented, and you
may therefore consider yourself au-
/ thorized TO appoint as additiona
members as many citizens as are
CONTINUED on Page Fifleenl
Evening journal., 1921-03-15
EDUCATORS
DANCEAWAY
FROM music
School Board Rescinds Vote
on Resolution Ordering
Bids Received
IDEA WAS TO BUY
NEXT YEAR, SOME SAY

Before an audience that crowded
the Board OF Public Education rooms
In the City Building last night. mem
bers OF that body not only voted 20
refrain from opening bids supplying
grafonolas and pianos for the schools
but adopted a resolution resembling
the action in advertising for bids for
musical instruments. The meeting
was enllvcned by Tits while the mu-
sic question was under discussion.
The statement by Dr. Conwell Ban
ton that the thought OF the board
In deciding 10 install the instru-
ments was TO provide for them in
next years budget. was denied by
shermer n. stradley. who repeated
verbal conversations he had had with
members OF the board when it was
intimated that the money was 20 be
transferred from one account 20 an
other for the purchase OF the instru-
ments.
During the discussion 70 was de-
clared by Mr.. Stradley that Erdman
Hoffman. a member OF the board
had said In February that money 10
pun tN'tN'' t"' AHati NiANANo WNhiN "N
transferred from the sanitation CONS
mittee as the board would have 20
refund 20 City Council the unexpend-
ed money at the end OF the fiscal
year. Mr. Hoffman did not deny this
statement.
The meeting was attended hy
/ George B. Miller. president OF th'
State Board OF Education. member
OF City Council, a delegation o
Negro citizens and at least 20 women
Continued on PAGE Elcven.)
Evening journal., 1921-03-15
u. S. TO POLICE PACIFIC
OCE4N, GREAT BRIT4LV
THE ATLANTIC, REPORT

LONDON. March Is Omitted
Press)-Great Britain and America
have agreed TO an amicable "divi-
sion" Of the seas. according to gem
eral belief here today.
As a result Of the agreement. Il
was believed, Great Britain will po-
lice the Atlantic ocean, America the
Pacific.
This impression was strengthen
ed by two announcements from Lon
don and Washington on the same
day.
From Washington came the state
ment that the Pacific fleet probably
will assume more importance than
the Atlantic.
From London came the announce
ment that Great Britain viii resuos
her naval budget by S70.OO0.0e0
thereby abandoning any thought Of
competition with Americas naval
program.
There was a general belief here
that friendly relations between the
United States and Great Britain
would be greatly strengthened II
America goes through with its pro-
posed program of concentrating
naval power I'm the Pacific. There
will then no longer be any question
raised by the British as to who is
America building against?"
Reports from Washington thai
/ America was considering putting its
fleet in the Pacific we're regarded
/ here as indicating that the United
/ States wants 20 impress Japan viii
its naval strength.
The presence Of a big American
fleet I'm the Pacific will probably in.
| fiuence Japan that war with America
at the present time is not feasible
many experts believe.
WASHINGTON. March IS. -
/ Omitted press)-The British govern
Evening journal., 1921-03-15
RUN SCHOOLS
WITHGENERAL
FUND;PARE
ALLOWANCES
"Old Guard" Would ApprO-
pirate S2,OOO,0O0 Yearly,
And Stint Other Ap-
preparations
HOPE TO PUT 3 P. c.
INTO OLDLAW, TOO
star correspondent

stan correspondents
STATE HOUSE, Dover. Del,
March 15.-If the new school bill
is killed which now seems almost as
sured. an effort will be made TO pass
Representative Schneider's bill re-
poaling the present school laws and
re-enacting the old laws OF previous
20 1919.
The clique opposed to both the
new bill and the present school laws
and favorable 10 going back 10 the
old school laws have planned TO put
through the repeater II possible and
IL is now generally reported that
Governor Denney would likely sign
the repeater IL passed by a substan-
tial majority.
The plan Of the anti-school law
group. however. does not stop there.
They hope not only to pass the re-
pealer but also TO appropriate from
the general funds S2.O00.0O0 FOR
schools and turn down practically
every other demand now before the
legislature in the form Of bills for
appropriations for various causes.
The situation as it now stands is
realized 20 be dangerous. If the
anti-school law group have their
way, and they are strong in both
Houses. an institutions outside of the
State Hospital at Farnhurst will
likely be cut short There is seen
IN the movement an attempt TO cut
down materially the appropriation
asked for Delaware College and the
Women's College. The Child Wei
fare proposition and Mothers Pen
sion Bill, in addition 10 many Others
would likely suffer.
Before passing a bill calling for a
large appropriation from tho gen
eral fund. the anti-school law group
will make an effort 10 pass the tax
provisions Of the present bill. in
cluding the proposed per cent. tax
on business Of corporations in Della
ware, 20 combine with the old 1917
school laws. II successful in this
there would not be the necessity FOR
such a large State appropriation.
II was learned definitely early this
afternoon that no vote will be taker
on the school bill today.
New Taxes Suggested.
Clarence C.. Killen. chairman o.
CONTINUED on Page Fifteen)
Evening journal., 1921-03-15
HOT iron
ON BOYS HEAD
FAILS TOCURE
Parents Consented in Vain
Hope of Restoring Child
to Health
DOCTOR Is HELD
ON ASSAULT CHARGE

Alleged to have used branding
iron on the head Of an S-year-old
Italian boy in taking a cure for
feeble-mindedness and an impair
ment OF speech. Antonio Gardino. a
spaniard. was held in $500 bail for
hearing on Friday by Judge Lynn.
In Municipal Court this morning. on
charges OF practicing medicine with
out a license and assault and bat
terry.
Gardino was arrested by Detective
Kempski last night The boy he is
alleged to have treated with the
branding iron, (which neraly resulted
In the lads death. is Felix Marino.
who lives with his parents at 1115
Upper oak street. Felix. with his
head bandaged. was carried in court
today In the arms OF his parents.
Gardino. according TO the mother.
and also TO Dr. s. b. Pawli-
kowsld Of $50 Maryland avenue.
promised to cure the boy OF feeble
mindedness and also Of an impair
ment OF speech by branding a mark
two inches square on the top OF his
head. For this he exacted a fee OF
500 from the mother. So implicit
iy did the parents believe in the sup
posed Doctors promise Of a cure.
that the boys father actually held
the youngster while the whitehot
| iron was applied TO his head about
six weeks ago. The boy was given
no anesthetic either II was said last
night. The iron burned away part
Of the bone and the boy had 10 be
taken to the hospital where he re-
mained nearly a month. DIT. Pawh-
Continued on Page Fineen)
Evening journal., 1921-03-15
THREE MORE SOCIETIES
FOR NEW CHARTER

Three more organizations en-
dorsed the City Charter bill last
night and two more are ex-
pected TO line up for the measure az
meetings tonight These latter are;
Tho Brotherhood Of Brandywine
Church. +. c. Louhoh, president.
and the New Castle County Medical
Society. DR.. Eli Nichols. secretary.
The brotherhood will meet at the
church and the Medical Society in
the Board OF Education rooms. at
the Public Building.
Organizations which last night
endorsed the charter were: George
Y. Farrell Camp. United Spanish
y ar Veterans. which met at the
Armory, Twelfth and Orange
streets; Ladies' Auxiliary. OF Della
ware Post No. ]. American Legion.
and Ladies' Auxiliary OF the Junior
order United American Mechanics.
Evening journal., 1921-03-15
MINQUADALE QUIET,
SHERIFFS OFF JOB

The reign OF terror that gripped
residents Of Minquadale Terrace fol-
lowing a series OF fires there having
abated. the two deputy sherins au-
thorized TO do police duty there
were withdrawn by the Levy Court
today. These officers were named by
Sheriff Gould on orders Of the Levy
Court.
At today's session OF the court. the
sheriff was instructed 10 dispense
with the services OF the two men
The county payroll OF fo.llo.o3
and that OF the Public Building COM
mission Of s1.15117. were ordered
paid
The commissioners ordered that
checks for $50 be sent 20 Leonard
Z. wales and Artemas smith and
one for $50 TO Joseph C. Jolls. Tor
indexing records In the Orphans
Court.
II was ordered that the court ad-
vertise for bids for repairing the
wharf at the River Front Bridge.
Evening journal., 1921-03-15
MOVIES TO PLEASE
ALL, BRADY SAYS

NEW YORK. March IS Omitted
Press THE national association Of
the motion picture industry, repre-
sentng 90 per cent OF American
producers. was on record today as
pledged TO eliminate Objectionable
features from the movies.
The pledge was given last night
by William A. Brady. president Of
the association. at a conference be-
tween association representatives
and delegates of several reform ele-
ments. headed by Dr. Wilbur +.
Crafts. superintendent OF the Inter-
national Reform Bureau.
Evening journal., 1921-03-15
WANT WASHINGTON,
PINE STREETS PAVED

Two petitions. one for the paving
OF Washington street between Thir-
tieth and Thirty-fourth streets, and
one for the paving Of Pine street be-
tween Twenty-second and Twenty
third streets. were received at the
meeting OF the directors Of the Street
and Sewer Department this morning
and ordered listed. Each contained
the signatures Of 100 per cent. OF the
residents.
Tho former petition was presented
by a delegation Of residents compos-
ed OF Messrs. James p. Jones. Will
liam Silitoe. Walter Outten and
James O'Kane. They cited that no
sidewalks or streets were located at
this section OF Washington street,
and that the street was menace to
the public. particularly school child
rem. In this case the directors de-
cided TO investigate the situation and
make effort TO relieve TO some ex-
tent the dangers complained Of.
Evening journal., 1921-03-15
7-MAN School
BOARD OPPOSED
City Educators Defeat
Recommendation by
7 to 5 Vote
BECK FORCES
THE QUESTION

Insisting that an aye and nay vote
he called on the question OF whether
the present Board Of Education IA
vored the proposed seven member
school board as suggested in the re-
cent school survey. DIR. c. a. Beck
succeeded in having the Board 60 on
record az its meeting last night in
the matter. The "Old Guards" won
out. the seven member plan being
opposed by vote Of TO 8.
Dir. Beck in presenting his motion
said: "I would like to have this
Continued on Page Thirleen.)
Evening journal., 1921-03-15
Smile Awhile

NEW YORK-Sixty-four tour
lists who are to investigate liv-
ing conditions in Russia at first
hand. prepared 10 sail today.
They are depOrtccs.
NEW NORK-The bulkiest,
most impressive income tax re-
turn filed here yielded a wad
OF luxury tax receipts and 25
cents first quarterly payment.
"The government ought 10 be
ashamed 20 take IT," the payer
wrote.
MOBILE, Ala. - Rip Van
Wrinkle was pretty good I'm his
day. but james Welch's three
joy-riding companions had 10
awaken him TO tell him their
car had jumped into a ten-foot
ditch here.
Evening journal., 1921-03-15
FINE ANOTHER srfEDER.

on a charge Of speeding in French
street yesterday afternoon, Charles
Celia was fined S25 and costs by
Debuty Judge Lynn in Municipal
Court this morning.
Edward Logan was fined IS and
costs for operating an automobile
without proper lights in Walnut
street on March IL. Sentence on a
charge Of speeding against him was
suspended.
Evening journal., 1921-03-15
WON'T AGAIN CLOSE CANAL.

Reports from DelaWare City that
the chesapeake and Delaware
Canal will have to be closed again
for several days. 10 repair the lock
at that place. were denied today at
the United States Engineer Office.
Sixth and King streets. Several
wickets in the lock, II was said. were
leaking. but these could be repaired
by a diver without necessity OF halt
ing canal traffic.
Evening journal., 1921-03-15
ILLNESS OF FIRST WIFE
DELAYS BIGAMY CASE

Owing TO the illness OF the mans
first wife. hearing Of the case Of
Herbert Alexander, charged with
bigamy. which had been set for to-
day. was postponed until Friday by
Deputy Judge Lynn, in Municipal
Court. this morning.
Alexander is alleged 10 have mar
ried Miss Vera McCafferty while
married.
His first wife obtained a decree
nisi on her petition for divorce from
him in Superior Court last week.
Evening journal., 1921-03-15
CRACT CTTANFRs MTTT.

The March meeting Of the Grace
Cleaners. Young Women's Fore sn
Missionery Society, was held last
evening at the home Of Miss Alice
Conner. $40 West Eleventh street.
The program was in charge OF Miss
Elizabeth B. johnson.
Plans were made for the annual
thank Offering meeting, which will
be held next month, az the home OF
Mrs. Leon Ryan. 1o11 Jefferson
street
Evening journal., 1921-03-15
ST. PATRICK'S
GREEN CARNATIONS

"The wearin' OF the green" viii
be much In evidence Thursday morn
ing est. Patrick's Day.. as a green
carnation awaits every lady who
dances Wednesday evening at the
Auditorium, 706 West Eleventh
street. A special ST. Patricks fea-
ture dance for Thursday evening Is
also announced.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1921-03-15
RUSSIAN REDS
AREWAVERING
IN ESTHONIA
Soviet Rulers Seem to be
Losing Control of Boil
sheviki Forces
U. S. REITERATES,
NO RECOGNITION

STOCKHOLM. March 15-Rus-
sian Red authorities seem 20 be los
ing control OF the Soviet troops. It
Is said in dispatches received from
Finland and Esthonia- These mes
sages. for tho most part confused
and unreadabie. were pouring in TO
this city.
Artillery fire from fortress OF
Kronstadt was directed yesterday
along the southern coast Of the Gulf
OF Finland between Oranienbaum
and Petrograd. Bolshevik artillery
men in Krasnaya Gorka shelled and
destroyed the lighthouse at Toll
baaken. OF Kronstadt, during the
day.
Refugees reaching Stockholm
from Petrograd say that the streets
OF that city are strongly patrolled
by Soviet troops. and they declare
that the ordinary Bolsheuk soldiers
are no longer to be trusted.
WASHINGTON. March Is CUnited
Press)-The Wilson policy towards
Russia is being continued for the
present by the Harding administers
ton. IL was learned today.
Omcials OF the State Department
have been instructed TO act on all
matters concerning Russia as they
did under Wilson. The principal
points Of the Wilson Russian policy
were.
1. Absolute refusal 10 recognizs
the Russian soviet government.
2. Non-interference In internal
affairs In Russia IN the belief thai
continued on page elevenl
Evening journal., 1921-03-15
LOST

Gray silk. embroidered in cross
stitch. ladies' handbag; peacock de-
sign, containing bronze victory medal
with two bars. Finder phone 270O
and receive reward.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1921-03-15

I OsT - on MONDAY. THRIFT
~ stamp book, nearly hlled. Reward
marl1-it
Continued on Page Eighteen).
Evening journal., 1921-03-15
ToDAY's TEMPERATURE

At The Evening Journal Office.
500 a. M...54 1901 p. NJ. 60
1000 A. NJ. SO 100 =. NJ. 63
Evening journal., 1921-03-15
Sun AND TIDE
LOST AND FOUND.

High water. 3.55 A. NJ. 4.20 p. NJ.
Low water. lilo a. NJ. 11.3O p. NJ.
Evening journal., 1921-03-15

safe MIX means healthy children
Cam 154o or 15fi. The Ci--er Dairy
Company.-AdE.
Evening journal., 1921-03-15
THE WEATHER

Partly cloudy weather and mild
temperature tonight and Wednesday.
with probably showers. moderate
variable winds.
Evening journal., 1921-03-15

WASHINGTON. March IS. -
Omitted Press) The British govern
The Cordova daily times., 1921-02-15
''THE WHIRLPOOL" AT EMPRESS TONIGHT WITH
 ALICE BRADY AS STAR

An unusually attractive program is scheduled for tonight and tomor- row at the Empress in "The Whirl- pool" a Select Feature in five acts, starring Alice Brady.
 Cordova fans will remember this bewitching little star, who covered herself with glory in Red Head" shown here recently. Miss Brady is an artist of the highest type, and fairly outdoes herself in this, her latest picture. She is capably SUD- ported by a we'll selected cast.
 The story is an interesting one, filled with the many little incidents so true to every day life. It has nothing of the spectacular or sen- sational, it's just clean cut, logical story, well carried out, and superbly enacted-7a story that will hold pro- found attention to the last minute.
 An added attraction, worthy to rank as a special feature, is the two reel Mack Sennett comedy Let Ger Go." Mack Sennett has we'll earned the title of comedy king" He has attained a unique position In the world of pictures. But every once in while he puts over something that ranks as a comedy classic, and such a one is the ripping farce show ing tonight
 Completing the program will be a Pathe Review, comDining topics of current interest and some of the "slow motion" scenes that are both interesting and instructive.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-02-15

result having value of nearly three million dollars. Copper shows the greatest gain, with lead palladium and platinum following. The palla. dium production is said to be the largest from any one property in the United States. Southeastern Alaska shows a greater production of pre- cious metals than the other division combined. Owing to favorable labor and transportation facilities the lode mines of this district have been running continuously during the De- riod of depression. Other gains will be noted in furs, lumber and reindeer meat. The large gain in fur value is attributed to the large increase in production and the price of fur seal skins.
 "Of the losses, fish products show the greatest This taken with the other items make total of about three and one half million. The de- pleted catch of food fish and the fall ing market for the products doubt less account for that item of loss. The others are due to the generally depressed business conditions"
The Cordova daily times., 1921-02-15
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Owing to the long dry and cold spell, and to avoid shortage of water for FIRE and domestic pur. poses, we wish to warn the public not to waste any water. Several places have been found where water Is con- tinually running at night. These will be shut off without further no. tice.
 ALASKA PUBLIC UTILITIES.
 14.tf.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-02-15
IMPROVEMENT IN CONDITION
 ALASKA TRADE

With commerce in 1920 between Alaska and the United States total ing $1O8,329,895, exports exceeded i'm. ports by more than $31,000,000, being about 62 per cent greater than the total imports, according to the an- nual report of John W. Troy, collec- tor of customs, made public today. Last years commerce was smaller than that of 1919 by $1,322,444, but comparison with the decrease in 1919 from the commerce of 1918 indicates that the bottom of the decline has been reached.
 The total exports from Alaska for 1920 had declared value of $69,911,- 422 being little more than three quarters of a million dollars less than those of 1919 when they were valued at $70,695,259 Imports to Alaska in 1920 amounted to $3S,418,- 472 compared to $38,957, ,259 for the year previous.
 Reviewing the years business and developments the report says: "The commerce of the territory while suffering of decline of more than a million dollars in value shows much better condition of trade than during last year when the slump was over seventeen million from that of 1918.
 "The balance of trade in our favor is about one and one half million dollars more than in 1919. With an equally favorable balance of trade the exports last year showed a high per centage of loss from the pre- yious year, while a more stable con- dttion is noted in that the imports and exports have been about the same for the last two years.
 Slowly but surely for several years past during which time some of the greatest developments have taken place, thus enhancing the rela- ative imports, the relative position of the exports and imports have been changing. There has been a gradual gain of exports over imports. The relative decrease in imports shows that we are producing more of the necessities of life for use in the ter ritory and in consequence becoming less dependent upon the rest of the world for our needs.
 This indicates a general improve ment in the industries which if &C., companied next year by a more set tied market for our products, should have a tendency toward increasing activities in the establishment of trades and making further develop. ments attractive.
 "The loss in volume of precious metals is due to the continued low purchasing power of gold and the re- sulting high cost of production. This has caused a considerable suspension of the placer operations in the Yu- kon valley with loss of seventy | seven per cent in output of that re- zion from the previous year.
 Substantial gains were made in all minerals except gold and tin the net
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-05-06
LOCKLEAR' GREATEST THRILL

The greatest thrill l ever receiv-
ed, said 1t. Ormer Locklear, the
daredevil aviator, recently, came a
few days ago when I was invited to
give an exhibition and lecture before
an assemblage of army officers. 1
could hardly believe my ears I re
membered that only few months
earlier | had been court -martialed
for doing my plane-changing stunt
and Iroared with laughter. But l ac-
cepted the Invitations Locklear is
featured in The Skvwayman, the
Fox production which comes to the
Dixie Theatre, today and tomorrow
Prices: Children Csc, adults 35c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1921-05-06
BRACE UP!

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FOUR YEARS LATER, Mr.. Brax
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used this medicine with good result
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