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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07
Naturalization

a NEW naturalization and registra-
ton bill giving Independent cit
iZenship to women and redeeming Re
publican pledges for better economic
guidance of alien residents has been
introduced in the house by Repre-
sentative Albert Johnson of Washing
ton, chairman of the immigration com
mittee.
1t r%eorganizes the naturalization bu-
reau of the Department Of Labor,
changes its title To bureau of citizen
ship" extends its scope and places
il on an efficient and economical basis.
Enemies of the government are draS-
tically excluded from citizenship, and
the measure requires each resident
alien TO register annually at some time
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

senate, revising the valuation powers
of the /. c. c., reducing by about three
billions the present recognized valua-
ton Of the railways. There is no doubt
that the value now recognized is far
in excess of real values.
Next TO the matter of Transports
ton is the question of agricultural
credits. We are just now getting
shaped up a new credit bill. 1t is based
on the findings of the joint agricul-
tural commission. which would set up
new machinery for more adequate
credit facilities through the federal
farm LOAF board.
Next come the problems Of market
ing. Today the United States has the
co%StlieSt and most inefficient system of
marketing of any country in the
world"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

The charm of a bathroom is its spot.
lessness. By the use of Red Cross Bali
Blue. all cloths and towels retain their
whiteness until worn out-Advertise
ment.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

Scientific assurance that il a plesio-
saur is alive in Patagonia il must be
~ old there will be no difficulty cap
turing il. should hasten explorers lest
il expire before they get there.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

Ghost hunters in Christiania found
that a certain spirit was made of chif-
fon. If they had gone further they
might have grabbed the bone and the
hank Of hair.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07
Annronriate Selection.

Having just finished his ermOn on
Gossip and SANDER" a minister in
the suburbs announced the hymn. Il
Love TO Tell the Story."-BOStOn
Transcript.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

is getting to be as dangerous as n
military dirlgible.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

That truth serum" which compels
the recipient IL tell the whole. unvar-
nished truth. will be just as popular
as i the whole. unvarniShed truth-nO
more. no less.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

Market quotation on radlum $4,000
900 an ounce. How much, please, and
what did you bring TO carry 1t in?
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

There seems to be plenty of evidence
that n pretty good way to get rich
quickly is to 90 slowly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

There are girls who can fool every
body, and her there are girls who
have small brothers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

Mexico has not been informed 81
Upited States recognition. Neither
has United States.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

Rum runners are fine for speeding
up Staying parties.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

The prince of Wales has done a
good deaI of hunting in India, and
there has been a little hunting of the
prince.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

Portugal is talking of moving the
capital 10 miles from Lisbon, which
may he TO a point beyond the revolu-
fionary zone.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

We live under the delusion that an
official is n servant of the public I'M
I'll he tells us TO keep off the grass.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

French is the language of diplomacy ;
and no doubt you have discovered that
golf is the language of socIety-or
bridge.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

Artistic temperament is ~highbrow
for bad temper.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

Uncle Sam has deported seven
midgets brought TO this country by n
Snowman. Their stay was short.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

1t is now proposed TO train reserve
officers by mail. Now. If we ear only
do our fighting by the same method!
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

Maybe the foreign countries that
owe us might orange to let us have
n little on account every Saturday
night.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

The fact that Persia has no OLD
maids explains why nobody eve hears
what's going on there.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

Dropping "A letter from the alpha.
bet causes a revolution in Bulgaria,
nut II would pass undetected in China.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

Il happens oftentimes that Il run
on u bank is followed By n run "A day
or two later 10 get the money back
sato The hank.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

Men talk tommyrot when they drink
tumniyrof.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

An electrician says he a produce
lightning at will. but the supply OF
that always has more than equalled
the demand.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

The man who seeks to further only
his own end brings il nearer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

A lot Of perfectly good hats are be-
ing thrown away these days in the
political ring.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

Get-rich-quick schemes suggest that
w~orkingmen and workingwOmen. who
should be hardest. are the easiest
worked.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

We shall think more Of ~fuel-saving
devices when we see the coal barons
buying up the stock.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

The first daily duty of the plain citi-
zens of Fiume seems TO be TO find Out
who's running the government.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

the ukelele now wears his golOshes I'M
buttoned.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

The chief cause of grade crossing
tragedies is the low grade Of some
motorists intelligence.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

Reports received from time to time
that man has conquered the air are
still uncOnfirmed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

needs Of the day is a non-leakabls
trunk
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

Cleanliness may be next to goodness
on n side, but Ii is next to impOs-
sible on the other.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07
important 70 Mothers

husband-but, honest, now, did you
ever see one?
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

Knockers are likely not to hear
Opportunity.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

The New Jersey scientists who are
searching for mosquito bait nePdu
look any further than their ankles.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

Laugh and the world laughs with
you. ever when you are laughing at
If
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

An orator who will yell may not be
silver tongued, but he gets listened TO.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1922-04-07

Some people have friends, and 9TH
ers have friends who borrow money.
Evening journal., 1922-08-28
BONUSSENATORS
IN Vote GAMBLE
New Grievance Felt Because
President Discloses He
Will Veto Bill
NO HOPE OF
OVERRIDINGHI

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Aug. rs
Louis Seibold, in special TO the y.
Y. Herald, today says:
Harassed candidates for the SEN
ate and the House expect to reach
the end OF their present legislative
troubles during the coming week
barring developments which may de-
mand drastic action on the fuel and
railway problems
II their hopes are realized they
will leave behind themtemporarily
at least. the Irritating bonus ogre.
the unfinished tariff monstrosity, the
deferred ship subsidy bill. and try to
convince the home folk that one
term (good or bad reserves an
other.
out Of the confusion which has
characterized the efforts OF a leader
less Congress TO satisfy popular de-
mand for correctives OF existing po-
litlcal and Industrial evils, Senate and
House candidates will be able to Sc
lect at will certain features of the
Republican record 10 fit almost any
local situation.
They will take to the home folks
few. il any, real issues. The fact is
most Of them will just run for Office.
They will fabricate their own issues.
Republican candidates will content
Continued on Page Twelve)
Evening journal., 1922-08-28
FALLS TODEATH
.FROMAUTO TRUCK
Morris Roberts Jostled From
Seat When Car Hits From
Behind
ANOTHER BREAKS
LEG; CAR SKIDS

Morris Roberts. 80. 500 Poplar
street, driver of 5-ton truck of the
Burdan Ice Cream Company. died
in the Salem. y. j., hospital yester-
day. shortly after being admitted. Of
a fractured skull, as the result o.
being thrown from his truck wher
another machine ran into IL from
the rear while en- route to this city
from Salem. early yesterday after.
noon.
Roberts fell six feet to the
ground. landing on his head. He
was picked up in an unconscious
condition and hurried to the Salem
Hospital. only a short distance away.
but died within a short time after
being admitted.
Roberts was unmarried and made
his homo with his brother. Will
liam Roberts. He had been in the
employ OF the Burdan Company for
several years and covered the Salem
territory regularly.
Numerous other accidents marked
the weekend in this section, but
none other proved fatal. one man
drove his automobile into the wall
OF a house at Eleventh and Walnut
streets. a little girl received ser
ious injuries by falling from a rail-
CONTINUED on Page Twelve)
Evening journal., 1922-08-28
JAIL SENTENCE
FOR NIGHT STABBER

AS a result OF cutting affray at
s1O West Front street Saturday
night, Edward Farmer. Negro, was
fined 500 and costs and sentenced
to six months Imprisonment on
charge Of assault and battery on
Robert Moseby. Negro 4O6 West
Second street. by Deputy Judge Lynn
in Municipal Court, this morning.
Farmer was dismissed on a charge
of assault and battery on Henry
Roberts. Negro. COS Christiana
street.
Moseby said that as he entered the
Front street house, Farmer rushed
at him and cut him with a penknife.
He could assign no cause for the at
tack. As a result Of the assault, his
coat was slit in several places.
Robert said he was stabbed in the
arm but, as the house was dark, he
did not know who his assailant was.
Evening journal., 1922-08-28
Veto MAY KILL
Soldier BONUS
81 Senators Will Support
President If He Turns
Down Bill
NOW
FOR MEASURE

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2s Omitted
Press) The bonus bill can be kill
ed at this session OF Congress by
Presidential veto. a poll OF the Sem
ate showed today.
Thirty-four Senators viii vote
against the measure and three more
now lined up for It will change their
positions and vote 70 sustain an
executive veto. This combined group
OF 81 Senators Is four more than Is
necessary TO prevent the overriding
Of a veto by the required two-thirds
majority. even II all Senators were
voting.
The vote on the bill. which may
be taken tomorrow will be 81 to 81.
according to the poll. This figure
may be changed by absence from
the city of some Senators.
At least five Senators are expect
ed to be absent.
The poll shows a peculiar break
up OF party lines. II reveals that
81 Republicans and % Democrats
are lined up for the measure and
23 Republicans and IL Democrats
are against it.
Should the bill come back TO the
Senate with a veto attached, Sena-
tors Brandegee, Mclean and Page,
who are scheduled to vote for the
Continued on Page Two)
Evening journal., 1922-08-28
.BATHER'SLAST
SWIM FATAL
Charles E. MacCarroll, OF
This City, browns Near
Penn,'s Grove, N. ].
WAS TO RETURN
HOME AFTER DIP

While enjoying his final swim at
Penn's Grove. n. J.. before return
ing to his homo at 219 Rodney street.
this city. Charles E. MacCarroll.
aged SO years, general manager Of
the Delaware Engineer Company's
plant at A and Buttonwood streets.
was drowned off Denny's wharf about
$50 o'clock yesterday afternoon. His
body was recovered about one hour
after the accident. MacCarroll was
unaccompanied at the time and it
was some time before his disappear
ance was noted. He is supposed to
have been seized with cramps.
MacCarron. accompanied by his
wife, had been spending the past
week camping in a cottage near
Penn's Grove and intended returning
home last evening. He is survived
by his wife, his mother and one sis
ter, but no children. He was born
and raised in Wilmington.
MacCarroll had been employed by
the company. which is a Philadel-
phia owned concern, for about eight
year, and for the past five years had
been general manager OF the local
plant.
His fellow employees were informed
this morning by an Evening Journal
of his accidental death
and were greatly surprised, as they
were awaiting his expected return
today. They expressed grief at his
death.
Coroner Hollace F. Ashcraft, of
Penn's Grove, took charge of the
body and gave a certificate of acci-
dental drowning. His body was
brought to Wilmington this morning, |
where it was turned over to George
NJ. Fisher, Estate. undertaken. No
Continued on Page Twelve)
Evening journal., 1922-08-28
|. DUPONT
DEFINES POSITION

In response TO various rumors rel
alive TO the attitude he would as
sumo in the approaching election in
Delaware, Alfred 1. dupont says:
Il will take no active part in the
coming political campaign beyond
that of worker in the ranks, and am
content TO leave the record of T.
Coleman DUPONT and Caleb r. lay
ton with the voters who are the most
competent 10 judge Of their qualifi-
cations. do not believe In doing
anything which might lead TO a split
in the party. l will make no at
tempt TO influence the votes Of the
people.
you may say that am taking no
active part in the campaign" The
records OF the nominees OF the Re
publican party lie open to the voters.
They have seen fit 10 nominate T.
Coleman dupont and Mr.. Layton.
80 far as am concerned. I will
leave the whole subject to the voters.
They are competent to judge. 1 viii
make no attempt to influence the
votes of the people.
The Republican Convention has
selected the men whom they desire
as their candidates. The people
know the record OF 7. Coleman du-
Pont. They know the record OF
Caleb r. Layton. 1 have nothing to
say, and I will not. through contribu-
tions or otherwise, do anything that
might split the party"
Evening journal., 1922-08-28
TROLLEY co. HAS
COAL in PLENTY
Supplies Now Arriving to
Provide Power, Lighting
and Heat
NO CLOSE-DOWN YET
OFLOCAL INDUSTRIES

Operation of trolley cars and pro-
duction OF electric power for light
power and heat is assured for weeks
at least by the supplies of coal now
being received by the Wilmington
and Philadelphia Traction Com
pany.
At the office of the company today
Il was stated that the coal firm
which supplies about so per cent. of
its needs was again furnishing fuel
in goodly quantities. This fuel with
some obtained through the State
Coal Commission. added 10 supplies
on hand, was amply sufficient TO sus-
tain service, it was declared.
Leon Walker. chairman. and Cap
tain c. NJ. Dillon. acting secretary,
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Evening journal., 1922-08-28
GERMANY WOULD
WELCOME RECEIVER

PARIS, Aug. 2s Omitted Press).-
Germany should be thrown into the
hands OF the receiver, Sir John
Bradbury. English representative on
the Allied reparations commission.
declared today. Bradbury proposed
that the former enemy nation be
given a breathing spell to get on its
feet" by a moratorium during which
period she would accept "distinter-
ested financial expert advise which
would amount practically to a re-
ceivership."
The English representative said
that the delegation OF such a receiv-
ership would be the only means OF
checking up what Germany actually
spends during the moratorium
period. balancing the budget and
stabilizing the mark.
"I have talked this plan over with
German representatives and II met
with their favor after which 1 pre-
sented the plan to the reparations
said Bradbury.
Il believe unless a complete NOR
10 granted. Germany will
run into bankruptcy. The nation IS
having a difficult enough time in
paying its own bills without paying
In foreign currency at the present
rate OF exchange which makes the
dollar worth 1000 marks.
II am speaking only for herself,
however. have yet TO convince
my colleagues OF the necessity for
a moratorium"
Evening journal., 1922-08-28
ACCUSE NEGRESS
OF SELLING LIQUOR

Arrested yesterday afternoon by
Detectives Sutton and Kempski,
Beulah Ray. 1927 Orange street,
Negress. was held for a hearing next
Friday on charges of selling liquor
and violating the state liquor law, by
Deputy Judge Lynn in Municipal
Court this morning. Joseph X.
Lively. Negro. was held in 500 bail
as a witness.
About a quart Of liquor is said to
have been found in the possession Of
the Negroes. Lively is alleged 10
have bought a pint of liquor from
Beulah.
Philip L. Garrett is attorney for
the Ray woman.
Evening journal., 1922-08-28
HOPE TO KEEP
MENONENGINES
Brotherhood Chiefs, In
Cleveland Conference,
Urge Against Desertion
GENERAL STRIKE
LOOMS IN KANSAS

CLEVELAND. O.. Aug. 2s (Unit-
ed Press) Possibility that fremen
and engineers may take IAN indef-
mite leave OF absence" because OF
alleged intimidation by armed
guards and defective railroad equip
ment, loomed here today.
Postponement until tomorrow of
the conference Of big -Four" chiefs
and T. c. Cashen. president OF the
Switchmen's Union to determine the
future policy OF the transportation
men toward the shopmen's strike.
was announced today by Warren S.
Stone. grand chief Of the Brother
hood OF Locomotive Engineers.
This action was necessary. Stone
said, because of the inability of L.
f. sheppard. president Of the Or
der OF Railway Conductors. and
Cashen TO reach Cleveland.
Seriousness OF the situation con-
fronting them is seen in the fact
that the big four" heads are not
in harmony.
w. G.. Lee. veteran president OF
the Brotherhood OF Railroad Train
men, is against illegal walkouts and
Is insisting that his men adhere
strictly to the laws OF the brother
hood. He is supported by L. p.
sheppard, head OF tho Order OF
Railroad Conductors
D. B. Robertson. president Of the
Brotherhood OF Locomotive Firemen
and Enginemen and Warren s.
Stone. president OF the Brotherhood |
OF Locomotive Engineers have as
CONTINUED on Page Twelve.)
Evening journal., 1922-08-28
PATROLMANON
.BURGLARHUNT.
is FIRED ON
Italian Suspect Empties Gun
Into Boyd's Shoulder
When Questioned
EXPECT WOUNDED
MAN TO RECOVER

Patrolman Howard Boyd. early
yesterday morning, was snot in the
right shoulder. as he was about to
arrest two Itfians, and IS now in
the Delaware Hospital under the
care OF DR.. John Palmer. The Of
ficer's condition Is regarded as SER
ious but unless complications fol-
low. he may recover. The load OF
shot, from a double-barrel shot gun,
tore away three quarters OF an inch
OF the officers shoulder blade, and
with two pieces OF wadding became
imbedded in his back. All OF the
foreign substances were removed
and the wound thoroughly cleansed.
but Boyd. through the loss Of so
much blood. is very weak today.
Although considerably weakened
by the shock Boyd managed TO reach
the patrol box, a square away and
summoned help.
The ambulance hurried to the box
accompanied by the patrol wagon.
containing a number Of reserve Of
ficers, who after securing a descrip-
tion Of the men. began a systematic
search OF the neighborhood. while
Boyd was being rushed TO the hos
pital.
According to statements made by
Boyd, he met two men at Ford and
Lancaster avenues. near Silverbrook
cemetery. one carrying a bag and
the other a gun. He stopped the
men and began questioning them.
Asking the man carrying the bae
what It contained the answer the
officer received was 1T is none OF
your business"
AS Boyd placed his hand on the
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Evening journal., 1922-08-28
RED STRIKER
TELLSPOLICE
HE HADPART
INWRECKING
Helped Ditch Michigan Gen.
trail Train Hoping to
Kill Engineer and
Fireman
TEN UNDER ARREST
FOR ROAD OUTRAGES

CHICAGO. H.. Aug. 2s Omitted
Press) Ten alleged reds" were
held in communicate here today IN
connection with the wreck OF the
Million Dollar Express" OF the
Michigan Central at Gary. recently
The ten were taken into custody
after police declare they had OBJ
talned a confession from Charles
Huzolls. OF Gary, Ind, alleged mem
Der OF the band.
The confession IS alleged 20 have
outlined n plan TO bomb. wreck and
otherwise destroy railroad property
Gary police obtained the FIRST tip
from a man who said he overheard
the plotters.
Later Huzolis was arrested and his
alleged confession named the orig
inal infOrmer.
CHICAGO. Aug. 2s CUnited Press)
The first step for a general increase
OF wages for all railroad employees
was taken here before the United
States Labor Board.
Four hundred thouFand maintain
ance OF way men asked that their
CONTINUED on Page Twelva)
Evening journal., 1922-08-28
STATEP.O. 5. OF A.
TOMORROW
Mayor to Welcome Dele
gates to Eighteenth An
nual Convention
BANQUET AFTER
VAUDEVILLE SHOW

The eighteenth annual state con-
vention OF the Patriotic order Sons
OF America will be held in the p. o.
S. OF A Hall, No. 400 West Seventh
street. beginning at 10 o'clock to-
morrow morning and continuing
until Wednesday afternoon. About
15Q Qdelegates from the several camps
throughout the State are expected to
attend. Arrangements have been
made by members of local camps to
entertain the visiting delegations.
The program committee has
made arrangements for the pre-
sentation of a most interesting and
instructive program for each ses-
sion. Tomorrow evening the local
and visiting members will be enter
tained at a vaudeville show to be
presented in the p. o. S. Of A. Hall.
A banquet will follow.
Mayor Harvey will welcome the
visiting delegations at the opening
session. Addresses. by National and
State officers will follow. A sight
seeing trolley ride, under the es-
cort Of a local committee. will be
given the visitors tomorrow after
noon.
Election OF officers will take place
wednesday afternoon. It is antici-
pated the present officers will be ad-
vanced TO the next higher office. as
has been the custom for the past
several years. The present officers
are: State President II L Schmidt
Washington Camp. No. 6. Whining
ton; State Vice-President, w. f.
Greenwood. Washington Camp. No.
8. Dover; State Master of Forms.
John Halter, Washington Camp. No.
13. Wilmington; State Secretary,
George f. Austermuhl, Washington
Continued on Page Twelve.)