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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03
NO BILLS IN
LEGISLATURE
AFTER FEB. J

CONTINUED From First Pager
study the printed copies befor,
heaFlng any experts or taking ac-
zion. The members have been sup
piled with copies of the report and
will decide on joint session In a
few days.
The House concurred In the Sen
ate amendment made 10 the House
resolution appointing bill clerks.
The Senate Is supposed to have
amended the House Joint resolution
80 that the Governor will not have
/ TO sign It. There is apparently con-
siderable of mixup over the matter.
/ The amendment apparently does
not change II TO a concurrent 'reso-
luton although that was evidently
intended. At any rate some OF the
Democratic SENATORS are not alto
gether. satisfied with what they
have done in THE respect, as 1t has
been pointed out 10 them that TO
change il to a concurrent resolu-
ton when the law provides for the
appointment OF the bill clerks by
Joint resolution may invalidate ev-
Ff9 tlAAAk AiihA INV wv NJ Wv NNA ffN
the session. II il likely that some
Of the Democratic Senators will try
TO recall the resolution to the Sen
ate with the consent OF the House
this afternoon to finally straighten
the matter out
The resolution names Leo Truitt bill
clerk for the House and Walter E.
Donovan bill clerk for the senate.
The Senate considered resolution
presented by Senator Jacob Pretty
man providing for the adoption OF
Senate rules practically the same as
those that were used Mt tho last ses-
sion. Action was delayed when It
was learned that the COMMITTEES on
public lands had beenunintentionRlly
omitted. The rules will probably be
adopted this afternoon after the
resolution has been AMENDED to in /
clude that committee.
In the House an invitation wae re-
ceived for the members 10 attend the |
annual State corn show under the +
auspices of the Delaware State Corn /
Growers Association, being held in /
the local armory.
As'N .''hNNN fFFNFAhdN HAe0Ntu w IL =,
liam Salisbury attorney for the SEN I
ate, he having been agreed on In (
caucus yesterday morning The
House, however,. has not straight
ened out its tangle over attorneys.
Representative George H. Short.
OF Lewes, is unable to attend the SEES
sion because OF Illness which left but
] members on the Republican side
n the House. Mr. Short has an in
'ected hand and is In the Beebe hos
pital.
The Democratic members have
'hairs on the west side OF the room.
overlooking Dover Green. and the
Republican members are seated on
he east side OF the room.
The new painting by Stanley VI.
Arthurs, deepicting Lees surrender.
has been hung on the west wall of
he House chamber. The painting
much attention yesterday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03
KIWANIS CLUB
HON0RS MAI. LAWSON

A handsome gold emblem desig-
mating him as the immediate past
president was presented to Major
Joseph c. Lawson at the weekly
luncheon OF the Kiwanis Club. in
the Hotel dupont this afternoon.
The presentation was made by Guy
r. Ford, who has succeeded Major
Lawson as head OF the club.
Ellwood J. Turner, international
trustee. was the principal speaker
OF the luncheon. His subject was
"Kiwanis Intensified" President
Ford presented the club to Mr..
Turner. who delivered an able ad-
dress.
Three booster prizes were award
ed. one given by DR.. J. Albert Cam
was won by Fred Thornett: one by
Frank c. Sparks by Howard A.
Turner and one by Achille Ricard
by William f. Taylor.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03
ENGLAND and
FRANCE SPLIT
ON Indemnity

Continued From First Page.)
would be offered susceptible tc
amendments. but it was considered
doubtful II either Poincare or Bonar
Law would. accept It.
In a statement to the press Poin-
care said:
II shall demand that the French
project be adopted integrally with
out discussion. don't wish II
changed by discussion or negotiation.
II Is our minimum"
He admitted he expected Bonar
Law to oppose II, whereupon the
conference must either accept the
plan or announce a rupture.
The British declared the premiers'
parley may end abruptly at any
time and that they see no possibility
of conciliatlng the plans of France
and England towards collecting
German Preparations.
French official circles likewise ad-
mitted the plans submitted by the
two countries were so divergent as
to make agreement practically i'm
possible.
Premier Poincsre, It was claimed,
had no choice but to insist emphati-
cally upon his plan as the sole basis
for discussion since he considered
that OF Britain Simon pure mega
tion OF reparations."
Beside the British and French
plans submitted at the opening OF
the conference without preliminary
discussion much after the manner
of Secretary Hughes limitation Of
naval ornaments proposal at
Belgium and italy
were hoard from.
These two countries. the French
were closely akin 10 France
in their Preparations aspirations.
agreed with Poincare fatty
regarding guarantees, however, and
II was admitted continuance OF the
conference depended entirely upon
British acceptance and use OF the
plan as a basis for discussion.
If Great Britain refuses as indi-
Gated by her delegation, France is
ready TO act alone, it was announced.
Britain will probably turn TO the
United States and cooperate accord
ing TO Secretary Hughes suggestion
voiced in a recent speech at New
Haven. Conn. The entente will be at
IN end.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03
HOUSE JOURNAL
TWO YEARS LATE
stan Correspondent.

STAFF Correspondent.
DOVER, Del. Jan. 3-Some copies
or the House journal OF the 1921
session OF the Legislature were de-
livered to the House yesterday af-
ternoon This journal should have
been ready for distribution more
than a year ago hut for reasons nm
explained the copy was unusually
late in being sent 10 the printer. It
had been rumored for some weeks
that there would he no House journal
at all, but 10 did finally arrive and
has caused much unfavorable com
ment because Of the lateness OF its
arrival.
II j. said that there has been but
one time in the history OF the Della
ware Legislature when there was no
House Journal
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03


Generally speaking, the farmers
OF this peninsula have again ex-
perienced an Improbable year. be-
cause Of continued high pirces OF
fertilizer. agricultural implements,
machinery and labor. and for most
OF their commodities the remuner-
alton received is less than the cost
Of production. This has been par
ticularly true Of most OF the grain
crops and some Of the vegetables
raised for canning purposes. such as
peas. which were almost failure
because OF Insects and some OF the
later vegetables. such as tomatoes,
were seriously affected by the con-
tinued dry weather There was an
abundant crop Of apples. peaches,
etc, but thu prices received by far
mers were out Of all proportion to
that charged the city consumer.
The canning of tomatoes on this
peninsula has grown to he one Of
the largest industries in the Unit
ed states and Il Is now claimed that
nearly so per cent Of all tomatoes
canned In the United States are
put up In this territory. scattered
over which IL about 900 canning
factories.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03
HARDING VET0ES
PENSION INCREASE

WASHINGTON. San. 3. Omitted
! Press -Presiden Harding today
vetoed the Burs1im bill providing for
an increase in pensions to Civil and
Spanish veterans and their widows.
The financial burdens of the
country are too great to be further
increased. the President held.
The President objected TO the bill
as an outright attack upon the
government pension roll with a heed
lessness for the governments finan-
clal problems which is a discourage
ment to every effort 70 reduce ex-
penditures and thereby relieve the
Federal burdens of taxation"
The President. in his veto mes
sage, said that he had. however, a
more particular objection to this
act on account of its loose pro-
vision for pensioning widows" This
provision allows a pension TO wo-
men who married Civil War vster-
ans nearly so years after the war,
by amending the present law which
allows pension II the marriage
took place prior to June 81. 1905
The new date IL fixed at June a,
1915.
Frankly. do not recognize any
public obligation TO pension women
who now, nearly sixty years after
the Civil War. become the wives OF
veterans OF that war" the President
said.
THE government has so many de-
tenders to whom generous treatment
In due that Congress will find It ne
cessary to consider all phases OF our
bligatfon when making provision
for any one group"
The bill vetoed sought 70 increase
the pension Of Civil and Mexican war
veterans from $50 TO s72 and widows
from sac 10 $50 per month.
Additional cost TO the treasury
necessitated by this bill would be
about s1os,ooo. 900 annually accord
ing to estimates by the commission
err Of pensions.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03
TAILOR IN NEW LOCATION

John A. Disitro, tailor, who has
been located at sos West Seventh
street. has moved into new and bet
ter quarters at 217 West Ninth
street. Mr.. Dlsitro. who was a World
War veteran; is having grand
opening at his new place Of business
this afternoon and this evening.
The rooms at the new location
have been altered and rebuilt TO suit
his needs for a first class tailoring
establishment. The work rooms
have been fitted with the latest
equipment and every convenience
obtained pertaining TO the work and
workmen. The show room has been
deliberately fitted UP with show cases.
shelves for better displaying fabrics
and large mirrors.
In anticipation OF the grand open
ing today many friends OF Mr.. Di-
sitro remembered him with flowers
cards and letters of congratulation.
Seven large floral baskets were re-
ceived.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03
Girl THEIR ACCUSFR

Waving nearing Chavies Brown,
Negro. was held In $500 bail 10.
court on charge Of violating the
age OF consent law, by Judge Hast
tngs In Municipal Court this morn
ing
The case OF Thomas Griffith. Ne
gro. charged with like offense. was
continued until Saturday at his re-
quest. A thirteen-year- Negroes
Is the accuser Of both defendants.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03
FOUR PERISH In
SOUTHEAST FIRES

ATLANTA. Ga. Jan. 3 Omitted
Press) -Four persons were dead,
eight injured and property damage
estimated at 100000. was caused
by a series OF fires which swept the
Southeast in the last SO hours. ac-
cording to reports here today.
Two persons were burned to
death In fire which destroyed a
large apartment house at Eufala,
Ala. The body of James Barefield
was found in the ruins of the apart
ment house and his daughter, Miss
Minnie Bareheld. 90. succumbed to
burns received in the fire.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03
McK0IN WILLING
TO RETURN TO LA.

BALTIMORE. Jan. 3.-Governor
Richie refused to recognize the
requisitlon for Dr. 10. NJ. McE[oin.
former Mayo OF Mer Rogue La,
arrested here last Tuesday In CON
nection with the Morehouse parish
murders and kidnapping on the
grounds that the snidavits Mere not
made on actual knowledge Of the al
Legged crimes.
The executive sent a telegram to
Governor Parker. OF Louisiana, out
lining his decision. Ills massage
stated DR.. McKoin was now willing
TO return 10 Louisiana voluntarily.
but could not do so until released by
the court.
As soon as the Louisiana Governor
releases DR.. McKoin from the muir
der charge he viii return to that
stAtA
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03
SAVIOR HEAD OF
LEAGUE GOVERNORS

Officers and members of the
Board of Governors Of the Demo
cratic League, elected two weeks
ago, held their first meeting of the
new year last night Charles p Say
lor was reelected chairman Of the
board for the eighth consecutive
time. Thomas Murphy was re-
elected secretary and Frank DECKER
son treasurer of the board. Edward
stewart and Messrs. Murphy and
Dickerson were reelected as the
house committee.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03
TAKE CERTIFICATES
FOR SAVING STAMPS

Employees Of the pOstofice were
busy yesterday cashinE the 1918
war savings stamps. II was esti-
mated this morning by Postmaster
Engl sh that at least $4,000 was
paid out at the office yesterday to
holders Of the stamps
Many OF the holders exchanged
the stamps for Government savings
certificates. Those who held 500
In war stamps were allowed a s100
certificate and t16 In cash.
As more than one million dollars
worth Of these savings stamps We're
Issued through the Wilmington
post office. 10 is thought that the re-
deeming OF the stamps will con.
I nue. for sometime.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03
CLARA PHILLIPS MAY
BE ON WAY TO CHINA

Los ANGELES. Jan. Omitted
Press)-Clara Phillips. escaped ham
mer murderess is believed to have
boarded a liner at Van Couver. II. c..
bound for China. according TO re-
ports received by the sheriff's office
today from the Canadian city.
Reports were received from Van
Couver that a woman closely resem-
Bling Clara was seen there for sew
eral days after which she myster-
iously disappeared and Is supposed
TO have taken passage on an Oriental
steamer.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03
MUSKRATS SHY
OFF FROM TRAPS

Continued From First Page.)
brought about by many rats getting
away from the traps by twisting off
their legs and they have taught
their young" OF the dangers lying
around.
This condition exists not only in
the immediate vicinity Of Milford.
but all over Kent and Sussex coun-
ties. whore muskrats are trapped
All sections report an abundance
OF rats. but that they are unable to
catch them In the traps.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03
MORE SOLONS
F0RCITY, GOV.
DENNEY URGES
in MESSAGE
1conti- ned from First PegeO

(Ccnti-ued from First Pege)
the same time he expressed an opin
ion that estimated enlarged revenue
would meet the necessary expendi
lures for schools hereafter. The
financing OF a school building and
improvement program must be pro-
vided for. however.
The Governors ton
for a tax on investments 20 tupplsni
the present 2s cent tar rate on real
estate. which IL now burdened.
aroused much interest, as did his
suggestion that the 50 fling fee not
be abandoned, but on the contrary
he reaffirmed unless some substitute
means that would not be uniustly
burdensome OF raising the revenue
no wobtained from the fling fee
may be devised
The Governor expressed the be-
Lief that the political parties con
vent.ons in advocating repeal OF the
SO fling fee acted more or less
through fear and without proper
consideration OF the problem OF rails
ing sufficient money 10 meet the
necessities OF the State government.
Il am forced TO believe" said the
Governor. that the people who oh
ject the most TO this filing fee are
those who pay no other tax. How
shall the State be maintained" he
asked. pointing out that the 50 nj
ing fee means only one cent a day
from each adult resident. The Gov
ernor expressed view that pro-
viding a reg stration fee for the
right 10 vote would he "a step back
ward"
Governor Denney expressed a
view that the people OF the State
desire the good roads program con
tinued to completion. He advocates
merger of the state Board OF
Health. Child welfare Commission,
Delaware state tuberculosis Com
mission and Mothers Pension Com
mission into a new Commission Of
Public Health and Welfare. which,
he believes, would mean a saving
Of $1,000 the next two years
He created much interest," by urg-
ing careful study OF a method Of
treatment approved by physicians I
for feeble-minded persons so that I
they might no longer be menace /
10 society.
Senator Hardesty. Democrat. and {
representative Little. Republican.
comprised the committee appointed
by Lieutenant Governor Rush who
presided over the joint session to
notify the Governor the Legislature
was ready 10 receive him and to es-
cort him 10 the House chamber.
Not more Than fifty persons out
side OF the members OF the two
houses were in the House chamber
when the message was read This
small attendance seems 70 he In line
with the general attitude Of the pub
lie towards the Legislature this ses-
sion. There have been fewer visitors
to Dover in the frst two days OF the
session than at any previous time
probably In the history OF the Legis-
lature.
After the Senators had arrived in
the House chamber. on motion OF
Representative Holcomb Lieutenant
Governor Bush was named to pre-
side over the joint session.
Governor Denney was escorted TO
the speakers chair from where he
read his message The reading OF
the message took up As minutes. ar
ter which he also read some extracts
from the State budget-the first to
be submitted under the new budget
aw
The Governors message will he
found on page nine OF today's is
sue
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03
M'CRACKEN STILL C,ININc

John b. McCracl,en assjstan.
treasurer Of the Wilmington Trust
company. who IS recupersting In the
l hlVersity Hospital. Philadelphia.
from an operation for abscess on the
brain continues 10 gain strength
During the past everal DAYS ne has
been able not only 10 enjoy daily
siestas In the hospital sun parlor. hut
has been able To walk a few stems
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03
STAR OF THE BAT" DEAD

BOSTON. Jan. 3.-lIsrreon Hun
ter. creator Of the title role in THE
Bat" mystery play, died here yes
terday after a major operation.
lie was born in England SO years
ago, but had played in this country
for more than 20 years and was
widely known az character actor.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03
WHO KNOWS JOSEPH RoprR2

The Bureau OF Police has received
a request from California attorney
for Information regarding the family
Of Joseph Roper, who moved TO this
city from Cambridge. Md. in the
early eighties. A son. Joseph moved
10 California and recently died in
Oakland. leaving some property He
was unmarried. so far as Is known.
and efforts are being made to locate
his heirs.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03
TuRST STEAMSHIP THIS WEAR

The BrltIsh Steamship Volmmnia.
from Huelva. Spain. has entered the
port OF Wilmington, and is discharg-
ing a cargo Of pyrites at the General
Chemical Company's plant. Clay
mont. The vessel is the first this
year TO enter the local port, II was
stated AZ the Customs House, si~th
and King streets, today,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03
FIRE DAMAGES AUTO TRUCK

An autOmObIIe truck, owned by
Samuel Jenkins. OF 1902 West Sixth
street. caught fire late yesterday at
ternoon, while standing at Penn
sylvania avenue and Clayton street.
Engine Company No. .. In response
20 still elarm, extinguished the
blaze. The loss amounts to 5000
fully recovered by Insurance.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03
HEARING IN LIQUOR CASE

Thomas Grossman and Louis
Cohen both Philadelphia, who were
arrested near Blue Ball two weeks
az by Federal prohibition agents
after a two mile motor chase. are he
ing given hearing this afternoon
by I. ;. Commissioner Cam. The
men are charged with illegal trans
portstion Of intoxicants. They have
been az liberty under $1,000 bal,
each.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03
NICHOLS WANTS CoRoNrRsuIp.

Former Deputy Coroner Harvey
p. Nichols has announced that he
will be a candidate for coroner at
the Republican primaries in 1924
Mr.. Nichols was u-ged by his friends
to become a candidate last summer.
but declined TO run against Coroner
Bullock, who sought renomina-
ton.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03
WILLING WORKERS. MEETING.

The willing Workers club Of
shiloh Baptist Church will hold Its
monthly meeting in the church to-
morrow night. Mrs. Rosa Lee,
president, requests that all menu
bers attend.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03


BASTROP, La. Jan. s.-Ct-nited
Press)-Citizens OF Morehouse Par
ish who attend the open hearing in
the courthouse here beginning Fri
day 20 investigate the kidnappins
and murder OF Watt Daniels and
Thomas Richards by hooded mob
must not tote their shooting irons.
Up here in the country where
roads are dark and homes far apart
where customs centuries old mock
tngly bow and yield TO the strange
demands OF a new order OF civiliza-
tion the men carry weapons as a
matter or course. Since that "ATer
Rouge affair they admit guns have
been oiled.
But during the hearing. for the
first time IN the romantic history Of
Morehouse Parish. its citizens viii
not be permitted to keep with them
their sidesrms.
Residents Of Bastrcp. already re-
sentful at the occupation Of the par
81 hy state troopers. on orders from
3 Governor Parker, gathered today in
ittls groups along Main street. ex-
pressing their condemnation OF the
states chief executive.
Speculation regarding the poss.-
oility of martial law renewed when
news OF the arrival OF a cavalry
'roop spread. That Governor Park
Pr was advised to strengthen the
guard here. by. his agents, was be-
ieved certain.
In Mer Rouge, few miles away
sentiment is entirely different to
hat In Bastrop. When infantrymen
irst arrived there they were hailed
L "our protectors against hooded
ecret organizations" and since the
'illage has aided the troopers.
The possible connection OF the X
& X. with the kidnapping and muir
Ter OF Daniels and Richards is the
biggest question TO be decided at the
s pen hearings. Bastrop is decidedly
+ ,ro-klan and Mer Rouge Is Just as
iecided anti-klan. Two different
neo3ops Of the affair are heard IN
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03
ARTERs UNION MEETING.

Arters w. c. T. L., will hold its
monthly meeting in the church par
lors Of Epworth NJ. e. Church to-
night. A full attendance is desired
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03

Helmets Of Greeks were round,
those of Romans square and those Of
most English kings had crowns
above them
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03

ON PENINSULA
IN LAST YEAR

(Continued from First Psge)
as compared with four in 1921 and
eight In 1920.
The failures IN this district for the
past year, by quarters. is a. follows:
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03
EXPLANATION.

The winner of prize at the mask
ed carnival on Monday night was
not Katie Patton. of 40Sla King
street
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03

the two towns. Governor Parker. In
ordering the Investigation. declared.
1T is either the law or the khan"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-03
MARTIAL LAW
FOR MER ROUGE

Continued Ffom PAGE One.)
during the opening hearings AZ Ras-
trop beginning Friday
Teegerstrom was spirited away
after he gave authorities important
Information regarding 7. J. Burnett.
under arrest. charged with terrorist
activities