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Evening journal., 1922-02-02
LIKE magic HE
SAYS IT ACTED
He Had Rheumatism and
His Wife Suffered Agony
With Her Stomach
PLANT JUICE WAS
ONLY ONE TO HELP

There Is no question but. what
Plant Juice. the famous herbal
stomach medicine. now being intro
duced in Wilmington at The Miller
Drug Store, No. 4O4-4O6 Market
street. is duplicating It's success d 're
as in other cities. Local people are
daily testifying in signed statements
what this wonderful remedy has
done for them.
One OF the latest Is Mr.. Edward
Q. Scott. a well-known car Inspector
in the employ OF a large railroad
company. and residing az No. 1918
Lancaster avenue Wilmington. He
said
Notwithstanding the wonderful
stories I have heard as well as read
OF Plant Juice, I would not believe
Il was so wonderful II I had not been
convinced beyond any doubt by my
own experience with 10. and also
my wife. I had been troubled with
rheumatism for a number Of years
and nothing I took seemed 10 help
me- my wife was troubled with her
stomach and was in a desperate way;
she had indigestion so bad that At
times we thought she would die;
food would almost choke her; she
could not sleep at night on account
I OF the pain she suffered with gas, was
very nervous and completely played
out: she was always constipated, had
headaches and her face had drawn.
worn-out expression always on Il;
she had heard about Plant Juice
and we thought we would try IT,
/ The change in her was almost in
/ credible; 1t acted like magic. and
now I am glad 90 say she IS aA'a
TO eat any kind Of food, is always
! hungry for her meals sleeps like a
child at night and has fine. healthy
color in her face; she is not con-
stipated any more and her nerves
are in Al condition. when saw
the wonderful change in hcr started
to take Plant Juice also. II has not
only rid me OF rheumatism, but built
up my entire system In a wonderfully
short time. We are both glad to ex-
press our gratitude 10 Plant Juice
in this signed statement, and hope
that it will benefit some poor SUI
] ferer."
Plant Juice is sold in Wilmington
at The Miller Drug store, 404-406
Market street; in New Castle by f.
Challenger 4 Son; in Newport 10y
c. b. White; in Newark by W. E
Brown.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1922-02-02
ASK N0NSUIT IN
INSURANCE SUIT

Counsel for the defendant in the
suit Of More Solomon. trading as
Champion Auto Company. VS.. The
Commonwealth Insurance Company.
which was started in Superior Court
yesterday before Chief Justice
Ponnewill and Judge Rodney. asked
for nonsuit today. on the ground
that the plaintiff had failed to show
that the agent had proper author
ity 10 make a compromise. as claim
ed by the plaintiff. Counsel went
into lengthy argument on the ques-
ton OF the nonsuit
The suit involves about s6,s36.04
insurance on automobiles and acces-
sories at S17-19 Tatnall street, de-
stroyed by FIRE about a year ago.
She original policies called for
S9.7OO. but according to the plain
tiff. a settlement was agreed upon
at s6.S36.O4 This was not carried
out. however, according to the plain
uf. Andrew c. Gray. OF this city,
and Leo Levy, represent the de-
fendant and Daniel o. Hastings
and Clarence Switzerland represent
/ the plaintiff.
Evening journal., 1922-02-02
JURORS HAVE
ARBUCKLE CASE
If Body Disagrees Second
Time Comedian Will be
Released
DEFENSE EXPECTS
ACQUTTAL VERDICT

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 2.-CUnit-
ed Press) Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle
today still wondered whether the
stigma OF a charge Of taking the life
Of Virginia Rappe was TO be erased
from his record.
A jury in whose hands rests the
decision. deliberated for hours yes
terday and near midnight went to
bed-still undecided as TO whether
the big comedian was guilty.
1T IS only a technicality that Is
causing the delay" Arbuckle's law
yers commented. we are confident
Of a verdict OF acquittal as soon as
the jury has cleared up minor ques-
tons"
"Arbuckle is not yet acquitted"
commented the state. Every min
ute brings conviction nearer
Court room observers not connect
ed with the case. saw in each hour
that passed without a verdict in
creasing chance OF another vigil
while the jury deliberated ending
perhaps in a complete disagreement
While no official statement TO that
effect was made, il was commonly
known around the Hall OF Justice
that In case OF a disagreement this
would be Arbuckle's last trial
But a disagreement and dismissal
OF the charges against Fatty would
not mean the complete vindication
for which the comedian and his
million dollar defense" Is fighting.
Evening journal., 1922-02-02
JAIL YOUTH WHO
ADMITS F0RGERIES

on a charge OF forgery. Isaac
Robbins. Negro. Il 6 years Of age. was
committed 10 the Ferris Industrial
school. by Judge Prickett in Juve-
nile Court yesterday afternoon, The
lad admitted to having forged five
checks to secure goods from mail
order houses.
Harvey Tressler. 16 years Of age.
was fined So and costs and placed
on probation on a charge Of disor-
derby conduct He was one OF a
crowd Of youths who. after being
elected from the Garrick Theatre
for disorder several nights ago.
played" with the revolving door at
the Nobis restaurant. in the Will
mington Savings Fund Society build
ing and put out a light in the res
taurant- Another youth was fined
In Municipal Court for the same Of
fense.
Evening journal., 1922-02-02
GIRL REGAINS
HER Pet DOG
Common Pleas Court Or
ders Samuel Katz to
Give Up Collie
INTERESTING SUIT
OVER "QUEENIE"

BY an action brought in Court Of
Common Pleas. Mary Kruger. by
her next friend. Howard Severance.
has regained possession OF a collie
dog, "Queenie." from Samuel Katz.
After hearing the case. the court
yesterday afternoon issued to Sheriff
Joseph II. Gould the following writ.
Whereas Samuel Katz. lately In
the Court Of Common Pleas for New
Castle county before the Judges
thereof at Wilmington. was sum
moned TO answer Mary Kruger. an
infant, by her next friend. Howard
Severance Of a plea. whereof he took
and unjustly retained
zone Collie Dog. answering TO
the name OF 'Queenie.' against sure
ties and pledges. as he alleges: and
the said Samuel Katz gave prop
erty bond and retained possession OF
the tdog, and thereafter the said
Court, before the Judges thereof
after a hearing OF the cause. rem
dered a verdict thercupon in favor
OF the plaintiff and against the de-
fendant OF pro retorno habendo
wherefore IL was considered by the
said Court at Wilmington. aforesaid
that the said Samuel Katz and his
pledges should be amerced and that
the aforesaid Mary Kruger, an in
fant, BY her next friend, Howard
Severance. might depart the Couri
without delay, and that she should
have return Of the said dog OF
goods aforesaid. unlawfully and un.
justly detained by the said samue
Katz.
Therefore. Il Is Commanded You
that the said dog or goods and
chattels 50 retained under said prop
erty bond. without delay. you cause
TO be returned TO the said Mari
Kruger. an infant. by her mex
friend, Howard Severance. and I
what manner you shall have exc
cuted this writ. make known 10 thl
/ said Judges Of the said Court o
4 Common Pleas. at Wilmington. oi
Monday. the sixth day Of March next
and have you the there the WRIT.
Witness the Honorable Jane
| Pennewiu az Wilmington. the frs
day Of February, A. d.. 1922.
"RALPH i. WHITE,
Clerk"
Evening journal., 1922-02-02
ST. THOMAS CLUB
OPENS new Home.
Bishop Monaghan, Mayor
Harvey and Other Speak
ers at Exercises
COMMUNITY HOUSE
FOR ALL CREEDS

Men prominent In local affairs as
sisted in the formal opening Of tho
new ST. Thomas clubhouse at the
southwest corner OF Fourth and
Union streets last night The speak
ers included Bishop John Mon
Afghan. Of the Catholic Diocese OF
Wilmington Mayor Harvey. former
state Senator Thomas +. Gormlcy,
Councilman John j Murray. the
Rev. Father Francis Tucker. princi-
pal OF Sales anum Catholic High
school; the Rev. Fatkcr j. j. Con-
nelly. pastor OF ST. Thomas r. c.
Church. and Lawrence W. McCar-
thy. president OF ST. Thomas Chap
ter OF the Catholic Welfare Council.
which will conduct the affairs OF the
club and clubhouse.
The most important feature
brought out 10 the 500 or more pres
ent was that the club and club
house are open TO any creed. and
that they will be entirely non-sec-
tartan as 20 membership and man
agement. Tho club. IL was explained
by several Of tho speakers. will be
center OF athletic. literary and So
cial activities for residents of the
southwestern section OF the city.
Mayor Harvey. in his brief talk,
said he was glad TO mingle in move
ments OF such kind. He thought that
club would do much for the develop
ment Of better citizens with its var
led activities for good and the new
quarters.
Bishop Monaghan spoke along the
same strain In his address and con-
graduated Father Connolly on his
foresight In securing a building 20
ceniralize the affairs OF the commu-
nifty.
Former Senator Gormley presided
az the start OF the meeting and made
. the presentation address of the club
4 house for Father Connolly and his
assistant, Father J. J. Lynch. and the
members Of the 81. Thomas parish
Mr.. Mccarthy accepted the huidinr
in behalf Of the members and ther
acted as chairman. introducing m,
| speakers and the various numbers
on the program.
All OF the speakers dwelt on th'
Importance OF clean athletics an'
stated that it was much better 20 losi
than 10 win by any unsportsmanliki
or underhand methods. American
ism was also a topic touched. Sew
, eral musical. dancing and other en-
. tertaining features we're presented.
The meeting was held in the club
! room OF the building which has al
ready been furnished. Plans for IN
e future including the rcmodchnE
10 the building TO include a swimmin
o pool and modern gymnasium we
n discussed. Teams In all branches
athletics will be fostered by the clt
Is and Il was explained by Faith
-- Connolly TO whom most OF the cred
n for the venture Is due. that two tel
8 mis- courts will be constructed on a
I- ground adjoining the clubhouse. ,
also said that outdoor bowling. a ne
Evening journal., 1922-02-02

MAY PREVENT
union idea
Continued from Page one.

sent out "feeier" to railroad
unions before ne issued his formal
statement and that It was certain in
his mind that executives OF the six
teen unions and the mine officials
would get together.
Bert NJ. Jewell. president OF the
organization composed OF the six
teen unions, had no comment 10
make. He said he was studying
Lewis proposals.
The position OF the FIVE railroad
in regard to the con
ference and ultimate alliance with
the miners. could not be ascertained.
Many in railroad circles here be-
neve the big five" would not partic-
ipate. To back up this belief, it was
pointed out that the standard unions
refused to join the brotherhoods in
the last threatened railroad strike
because the latter would not promise
to stay out until all had won their
battle.
Helt said he expected a formal
conference to be held in Chicago
within ten days
Evening journal., 1922-02-02
SPRING HERE SOON,
GROUNDING SAYS

After establishing a record in be-
ing one OF the mildest winters in this
section for years, except for one
real. honest-to-goodness snow. the
present winter had its hackbone
broken today.
This was the opinion OF the
woathorseers who ventured the as
sertion that Mr.. Groundhok. on
emerging from his place Of hiber-
nation this morning failed 10 see
his shadow.
According 10 the weather proverb.
failure TO see his shadow indicates 10
the Grounding that winter is over
and he remains out. The sap begins
TO flow in the trailing arbutus and
honeysucklc.
owing to the establishment Of the
paid fire department, none OF the fire
houses followed .the custom Of the
old volunteer companies In selecting
one OF their number as the Ground
hog.
Evening journal., 1922-02-02
Want BUSES
TO Use CHAINS
Complaint of Safety Coun-
Gil is Considered by
Mayors Cabinet
REFER MATTER TO
CITY SOLICITOR

John c. Foote president OF the
Board OF Public Utility Commission
appeared before the Mayors Advis-
ory Cabinet at the meeting OF that
body yesterday afternoon relative to
a complain that had been lodged
with Mayor Harvey by the Delaware
Safety Council. The Council had
complained TO the Mayor about the
various bus lines operating here not
providing chains on their cars dur
ing the snow storm or when the
streets were covered with its
Mayor Harvey forwarded the COM
plant to the Public Utility Commis-
sion but Mr.. Foote contends that
body has not jurisdiction over the
buses and he thought 10 should be
discussed by the Mayors Cabinet.
II was decided TO ask City Solicitor
Satterthwaithe for an opinion as to
who had control over the bus lines
Another matter discussed at the
conference was the three platoon
system as followed by the Detroit
Board OF Education. David A.
Ward. superintendent OF schools
explained the plan in detail
and there was much discussion
on the subject. The meeting was
practically a gathering for the re-
ceipt Of reports on this trip. It was
said.
Among those present we're Samuei
X. Smith, president OF the Direc-
tors OF Public Safety: A. L. John
son. president OF the Street and
Sewer Department; James B. Nc
Manus. chairman Of the finance
committee Of City Council. and
John F. Henry. member OF the
/ finance committee Of Council:
Robert ID. Kemp. chairman OF the
sinking fund commission: James I
/ Ford. Of the Water Department
William =. Bancroft president OF
the Board Of Park Commissioners,
I Willard Speakman. president OF tn,
Board OF Harbor Commissioners.
/ Ellwood Souder. president OF tn,
Board Of Education. was unable &c
attend the meeting.
Evening journal., 1922-02-02
COCHRAN BALKS
ON SHIP SCRAPPING

WASHINGTON. Feb. . UNITED
Press) The conference on limita-
tion Of armaments is warned to
keep hands on" the military estab-
lishment Of the United States in a
resolution introduced in the House
today by Representative Bourke
Cochran, Democrat. Of New York.
Cochran gave notice he intends TO
talk on the resolution late in TIE
afternoon and demand a vote on It.
The resolution follows:
BE It resolved that the size and
nature OF the military establishment
10 be maintained by the United
States is a matter to be decided ex-
clusively by the Congress and any
attempt to affect or control the ex-
tent Of our armed forces on land
and sea by treaty between this Gov
ernment and the government OF any
foreign power or powers is an inva=
sion and breach Of this House as a
branch Of said Congress"
Evening journal., 1922-02-02
Mother AFTER
SONS CUSTODY
Declares Husband, Before
Divorce, Had Promised
Her the Boy
WILL ALLOW LAD
TO SEE FATHER

Decision was reserved by Judge
Rice. in Superior Court yesterday
afternoon IN the habeas corpus pro-
ccedings brought by Mrs. Florence
f. Tobias. formerly wife OF the de-
fendant against George r. Gewehr,
In which the former seeks to regain
custody OF her ten-year-old son,
George f. Gcwehr. Jr.
Mr.. Gewehr obtained his fnal de-
cree of divorce from his wife In
January. 1920. Since that time both
have remarked and the former Mrs.
Gewchr. now Mrs. Tobias. is living
In Los Angeles. Mrs. Tobias stated
yesterday that she did not oppose
tho divorce action Of Mr. Gewehr
because she had been promised Gus
tody OF tho boy.
Mrs. Tobias said that she desires
TO send the boy to a military school.
She admitted that her former hus-
band had agreed 90 send the boy TO
school but wanted him 20 remain in
the East. with the understanding
that he visit her once year. She
promised that. IL given the custody
OF the child. she would allow him TO
see his father once year. II was
admitted by Mrs. Tobias that she
had gone automfbiling with other
men. She said "the only knowledge
the boy had Of his father was that
he had had one in the dim past,
although she said that she had al
ways taught him to remember his
father.
Evening journal., 1922-02-02
PAROL Street
TOO. A. NEWTON
Man Who Robbed Laird and
dupont Homes to Leave
Workhouse
HAD MANY MORE
YEARS TO SERVE

Special TO The Evening Journal.
DOVER. Feb. 2.-Cornelius Street
serving a 16-year sentence in the
New Castle County Workhouse was
paroled this morning by the Board
OF Pardons to former Senator oliver
A Newton. Of Bridgeville. Street
formerly lived in Bridgeville and it
Is understood that he will return TO
that town as soon as he leaves the
Workhouse.
Street on November 20. 1913, was
sentenced TO 16 years In the work
house for breaking and entering the
homes Of W. W. Laird and Lamotte
dupont. For these crimes he re-
eeived the sentence OF 16 years. Not
long after being committed TO the
workhouse. Street broke Jail but
was recaptured at Greenville, S. c.,
and received an extra sentence for
that offense.
The original application for a
pardon was made 10 the board at
previous meeting but the board held
the matter over until its meeting to-
day. The grounds set forth for the
pardon was that Street had reform
ed. that he was a model prisoner,
that he had been sufficiently pun
ished for his crimes and that he had
a position TO go TO should the board
decide to grant a pardon. Mr.. Laird
whose home had been robbed, noti-
fed the board that he did not op-
pose a pardon being granted to
Street
with the added sentence foi
breaking jail. Street would have had
about ten more years 10 serve. The
parollng OF him to former Senator
Newton Is a conditional pardon.
Evening journal., 1922-02-02
DAMAGE SUIT AGAINST
YOUNG DISCONTINUED

Suit OF George A. Brodiey and
Hugh Brodley, Jr.. against Albert
L. A. Young. which was instituted
in Superior Court has been discon-
tnued. The plaintiffs asked dam
ages as a result OF a collision be-
tween their car and the defendants
car near Marshallton last summer
in which George Moore, one OF the
occupants in the plaintiffs car was
killed. Young was acquitted Of a
charge Of manslaughtcr In the case
al the November term Of court.
Evening journal., 1922-02-02
OFFICIALS TO HEAR
TALKS BY ENGINEERS

II. c. Boyden. OF the Portland
Cement Association. will address
county engineers. road supervisors.
highway engineers. members Of the
Levy Court. Park Commissioner and
engineers OF the Street and Sewer
Department at 7.3O o'clock tomor-
row night either in the Levy Court
Room No. 2. State Highway En-
gineer +. d. Buck will also be a
speaker. Il is probable that Everett
g.. Johnson. former secretary OF State
viii be another speaker. Mr.. Boyden
will discuss recent developments in
concrete.
Evening journal., 1922-02-02
RAIN HITS SNOW
DEATH BLOW
Drizzle During Night With
High Temperature Makes
Slushy Roads
MERCURY DROPPED
20 DEGREES TODAY

The blanket Of snow which has
enveloped this section since last
Saturday and which has caused an
expenditure Of thousands Of dallars
20 the county and city as we'll as
railroad companies and other cor
porations and individuals, received
its death blow last night when the
mercury started climbing and a driz-
ziing nain set in. At noon when the
rays Of Old Sol peered forth more
snow was taken away. There was a
sudden drop. however. in the tenn
perature this morning.
The thermometer at o'clock this
morning registered 81 degrees but
by 10 o'clock Il had dropped to AZ
degrees. a drop Of 20 degrees. where
Il remained for several hours.
The light rains OF last night and
early this morning removed much
of the snow but farmers and others
arriving here from the rural country
reported road conditions bad. In
many instances the melting snow
had caused deep pools OF water to
form in the low places along the
roads. Automobiles reported that In
some cases the water was even with
the running boards Of their cars
County Engineer Grubb who has
been directing nearly 700 men OF
the country roads digging the snow
since Sunday turned his attention tC
releasing the water and CUTTERS
were cut through TO the pools OF
water and the low places drained
The fact that the rain fall wa
light during the night prevented th'
streams in this section from over
flowing their banks but it was feare'
that at high tide this afternoon. tn
lowlands skrting the Brandywin
river would be flooded.
The heavy fog that prevailed il
this section yesterday Interfere
with river traffic. AS a result Of tn
fog the Wilson line boat, the City o
Wilmington, playing between her
and Penn Grove was unable q
make its trip until after Q O'Clock
Evening journal., 1922-02-02
DUPONT SUIT PAPERS
GO TO WASHINGTON

United States District Attorney
James II. Hughes yesterday sent 10
the Attorney Generals office at
Washington copies OF the papers
filed by Alfred I. dupont in his suit
against Harry T. Graham, collector
Of internal revenue. opposing the
collection OF income taxes on DUPONT
stock for the year 1915. In addition.
Mr.. Hughes had a conference with
government officials at Washington
over the long-distance telephone
relative 10 the suit.
Mr. Hughes is now awaiting word
from Washington relative 10 oppos-
ing the action brought by Mr..
DUPONT.
Evening journal., 1922-02-02
TorND DEAD IN BED.

Joseph C.. Macy. aged 70 years,
was found dead in his bed this morn
ing al 427 East Fourth ST.. by Mike
Bennett. Of whom he rented room.
Mr. Macy had been unwell for
some time and had been attended
by Dr. II. G. Buckmaster. The body
was turned over TO Deputy Coroner
Nichols until the family Of the de-
ceased. in Philadelphia Is heard
lrnr.
Evening journal., 1922-02-02
FUNERAL TODAY OF
MRS. M. E. BRINT0N

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary B.
Brinton. who died az her home in
Christiana Pa, were held at her
late home this afternoon. Interment
was in salisbury Cemetery. Mrs.
Brinton was the mother OF Walter
Brinton. manager OF the Manganese
steel Company OF New Castle. and
president OF the Public Utility Com
mission OF this city. Mr.. Brinton and
his family attended the funeral SER
vices.
Evening journal., 1922-02-02
MIR. RASH NAMED CLERK

Walter Rash has been appointed
as n transcribing clerk in the Re-
corder Of Deeds Office by Recorder
Darlington Finn. Mr. Rash was one
OF the number OF clerks who we're
laid of several months ago. because
OF decrease In business.
Evening journal., 1922-02-02
BUILDING WORK INCREASES.

The total valuation OF building
permits issued for January by Build
ing Inspector Preston shows an in
crease as compared with that OF
January. 1921. OF over S15O.OOO.
A permit was issued to the Della
ware Hospital this morning TO make
interior alterations TO the No. /
nurses home, southwest corner OF
Thirteenth and Washington streets,
to cost $1,000
Evening journal., 1922-02-02
MELLON FOR TAX
TO PAY BONUS

WASHINGTON. Feb. ?. Omitted
Press) Money for a soldier bonuf
can be raised through special taxes
on tobacco. first and second claE
mail and documentary stamps Sec
rotary OF the Treasury Mellon told
the House Ways and Means Commit
tee today.
Trying to use the foreign debt to
pay the bonus is futile, Mellon de-
clared.
Evening journal., 1922-02-02
Personal.

Mrs. b. +. Morrison. who has been
spending some time with her par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. Lambert J.
Foulk. will return with her children
to their homo in Pittsburgh. tomor-
row.
Evening journal., 1922-02-02

feature in this section. viii be in
troduced during the coming summer
The building formerly was occupied
by a bakery company before being
bought by Father Connolly
Evening journal., 1922-02-02
ASKS seso AS APPRAIsER.

In Court OF Common Pleas this
morning decision was reserved in the
case OF Edmund p Moody. against
Tilehman Johnston, executor OF Will
liam Baxter. The plaintiff asks $3.50
for services as an appraiser.
Decision was also reserved in the
case os the Peerless Tailoring Conn
pany against Adolph Silver. a suit
over a disputed bill.
Evening journal., 1922-02-02

Even a sick child loves the "fruity"
taste OF california Zig syrup II .ne
little tongue is coated. OF II your
child Is listless. cross, fevcrish. full
of cold. or has collie. give a teaspoon
ful 20 cleanse the liver and bowels.
in few hours you can see for your
self how thoroughly Il works all the
constipation poison. sour bile and
waste out Of the bowels. and you
have a wen. playful child again.
Millions OF mothers keep "Califor-
MIA Fig syrup handy They know
a teaspoonful today saves a sick
child tomorrow Ask your druggist
for genuine California Fig Syrup"
which has directions for babies
and children OF all ages printed
on bottle Motheri You must say
-Calforniar or you may get an imi-
/ tation fg syrup.