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Evening journal., 1923-01-06

GRIP INCREASE
Now About 200 Cases of
Measles; So New In
huenza Cases
HEALTH OFFICERS
ON JUMP ALL DAY

The Board OF Health was literally
svamped with reports OF contag-
ious diseases in wilmington this
morning. and found Il impossible 10
give out any accurate figures as to
the gain for today.
Measles lead with fully 200 cases.
influenza or grip" being the next
highest. with SO new cases this week.
bringing the total number OF con-
tagious diseases higher than at any
time since the big "hue" euidemic
four years ago.
There were eleven deaths this
week from pneumonia. one from
diphtheria and one from measles.
The clerical force Of the Board
OF Health and Health officers we're
compelled TO remain on duty this
owing % the increase in
contagious diseases
Incomplete records at 2 o'clock
this afternoon showed 124 new cases
OF measles this week. II new cases
OF scarlet fever and fve new cases
OF dlphtheria. II will be impossible
to give accurate figures today as new
cases are being reported faster than
can be tabulated. There were 38
deaths this week.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06

the best proof OF the need OF reform
In marriage. There are no satisfied
married people trying TO get apart
1T Is a supreme impertinenoe that
the law, either social or judicial.
should presume TO interfere in the
intimate relations OF men and
women"
Here are conditions which. ao-
cording 20 Mrs Hensley. will tend
70 become general during the next
so years;
Afarriage-The marriage contract
will be purely a business contract
FOR the protection OF children. There
will be nothing in It to compel a
man and women to live together.
Woman-The woman will main
tain her independence and live her
own life. Motherhood will be pen
stoned. Society will remove the
obloquy from the unmarried mother.
Children-Children will live with
their mothers rather than be placed
IN institutions. But where the
mother IL either incompetent or un-
able 20 care for them they will be
placed IN home groups looked
after by women OF maternal in
stincts.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
PYTHANs VISIT CHESTER.

Quite a large delegation. COM
posed Of officers and members Of
Oriental Lodge, No. 13, Knights of
Pythias, visited Lynwood Lodge
No. 499. Marcus Hook. last even
ing. Among the guests Of honor
was Supreme Representative W. W.
Knowles. who delivered an address
on "Fraternalism OF Secret Societies
and It's Need in Present Day His
tory" other very interesting talks
were given by Carroll Brinton.
grand master at arms; I. II. Brinton.
rank team president. and Fred d.
Maxwell. chancellor commander.
Plans were made for a ceremonial
to be held by the combined lodges
of Delaware county, Pa. and Orien-
tai Lodge. Wilmington. in the near
future. After the regular meeting.
quoits were played, the Wilmington
players starring.
Refreshments OF hot chocolate and
sandwiches were served and a very
enjoyable evening was spent.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
ACCUSE TWO in
THIS MURDER PLOT

HENDERSON. Ky. Jan. CUnit-
ed Press)-Murder OF Gus Noffsing-
er. manager OF the Coupland Coal
Company. on Sunday last. was re-
vealed today when Mrs. Noffsinger.
wife OF the dead man. and ollie
Gibson.a friend, were placed under
arrest.
The couple was spirited away. the
woman 10 some unidentified Jail.
where. according to police. she has
confessed that Gibson. held at
Owensboro. killed her husband
with a hammer. Police say she ad-
mitted planning an eiopement with
Gibson after insurance money had
been collected.
NOffanger's crImpled body was
found near a garage beneath his
wife's bedroom window Sunday. A
bloody hammer lay nearby. Police
anpounced death was due TO natural
causes. they said TO cover inTestiga-
tion which led 10 the arrest OF Glib
son and Mrs. Noffsniger
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
MILK DEALER
PLEADS GUILTY
Benjamin Rubenstein Ad-
mits Using Bottles of
Other Dealers
is FINED SIS
IN CITY COURT

Although hs was not present in
court, Benjamin Ruhenstein. charg-
ed with unlawfuliy using milk bot
ties. entered plea of guilty in
Court OF General Sessions this morn
Ing through his attorney. David J.
Reinhardt. Judge Rodney imposed
a hne OF IS and costs. which was
promptly paid by the defendants
brother.
Mr.. Reinhardt told the court that
the defendant and his brother we're
engaged IN the milk business here
for only about two months.
when they started the business,
they ordered milk bottles with their
names inscribed. but purchased un-
marked bottles for use until tho de-
livery OF their order. In the course
OF business. practically All the plain
bottles we're taken by other dealers
or never turned back 20 them. and.
tho attorney stated. IN order 20 con-
tinue their business the two Ruben
stems had 70 Use whatever bottles
came into their hands.
Il was charged that the defendant
had about $50 bottles of other milk
dealers In their possession.
Benjamin Rubenstein IL now IN
New York and IL was for that reason
that his plea of guilty was entered
by hts attorney.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
TO URGE NEW
TRIAL FOR POWELL

CAMDEN. y. J.. Jan. 6.-CUnited
Press)-A motion for new trial
for Harry c. Mohr. convicted on the
testimony OF Charles +. Powell. for
the murder OF Honest John" Bru-
nen. will be presented 20 Supreme
Court Justice Kallsch in Mount
Holly. n. J.. next Tuesday, Walter
S. Keown. Mohr's counsel. said to-
day.
L will claim that the verdict was
contrary to the evidence and will
prove my reasons why the jury could
not believe the story OF Powell, "
Keown said.
Charles VI. Powell. testified that
he slew Brunen after Mohr had in
duced him 20 do the shooting. Mohr
was characterized as the master
mind" and was convicted OF first
degree murder with a jury recon-
mendatlon for life imprisonment.
Mrs. Doris Brunen. sister Of
Mohr and wife OF the murdered
man was acquitted.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
COURT INSISTS ON
NAMING CLERKS

The Levy Court in session on
Tuesday next. VIII discuss the pay
roll OF the county. which was laid
on the table by that body yesterday
afternoon. This action. Il was said
today, grew out OF the dismissal
OF fifteen or more clerks by Record
er Of Deeds stetser whom he as
sumed his duties on Tuesday.
According 20 several members of
the court the law allows tho Re-
corder 10 appoint only four clerks.
the others being named by resolu-
ton adopted by the court Those
members who would discuss the
question today. said that as the
court had named these clsrks, they
could not be removed except by
resolution by the court
No such resolution has been dopt-
ed so far and q was said that the
men dismissed we're stin being car
ried on the county payroll. Those
named as clerks by Mr.. stetser who
assumed their duties this week. have
not been entered on the payroll.
Il was said that President Jones
would name all the court commit
tees at the Tuesday meeting. Ham
fton Stewart II said 20 be slated as
OF the bridge committee.
The statement IN these columns
yesterday that Mr.. Wright and Mr..
Ball had voted for Mr.. Jones as
president was errone The two
commissioners opposed his election.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
MISS NJ. G. GRAVES DEAD.

Miss Mary q. Graves died at the
Home for Aged Women this morning
from natural causes. She was IN her
ssth year and had been a resident
of the home for is years. comins
here from her home in Black. Nd.
She Is survived by two nieces, Mrs.
Haywood Alderman. OF North Caro-
lima and Miss May Graves. OF Black.
Md. Funeral services viii be held at
the Home for Aged Women on Mon
day afternoon with the Rev. Charles
W. Clash. OF Emmanuel P. r. Church,
officiating. Interment will be az Sill
verhrook Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
NEW TERMINAL
Winning FAVOR
Inspected Almost Daily by
Representatives of Big
Firms
OFFERS OF CARGOES
ALREADY RECEIVED

Representatives OF large manu-
featuring and shipping firms now
are visiting the new Marine Ter
minsl almost daily. and inspecting
the plant with a view 20 doing bust
ness with Il when IL opens for traffic.
Two officials OF the big Bush Ter
minal Company. New York, Colonel
Gerhart, vice-president, and Captain
Roberts, dock superintendent, in
spected the local terminal yesterday.
and paid II high compliments. They
said they liked the general layout
and believed Il would receive much
trade.
Offers OF cargoes also are being
received, but Il Is impossible 10 han
die them with the promptness and
dispatch desired until the equipment
is in place and work OF cutting away
the old dixie at lower end OF the
Christiana and dredging OF a deeper
channel Is begun.
There is every indication that the
Terminal viii have plenty Of bua-
ness as soon as Il is ready" said
Willard A. Speakman. president Of
the Board OF Harbor Commissioners.
today.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
ARREST GROCER
ON LIQUOR CHARGE

Leonard Contrarini. who conducts
a grocery store at $50 Madison
street, was arrested after a raid on
his store by Frank z. Haley, special
agent OF the Law and order Society,
and Federal officers. A charge OF
illegal possession Of liquor was
placed against him and he was held
for hearing next wednesday. by
Judge Hastings in Municipal Court
this morning. He IS represented by
John W. Huxley, Jr. A quantity OF
grain alcohol is said TO have been
found by the officers in the place.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
BY Josephine Van de Grift,

~ IA SCI NAAN HANAAA ~ AAhNA
NEW YORK-Is the venerable in
stitution Of matrimony bound Tor
the discard?
Have the myriads Of women who
went out into the world seeking
financial independence made a dis
covery which is likely 10 penetrate
10 the very foundation OF the home ?
Women doctors. lawyers and edu-
Gators have hinted as much while
Mrs. Almon Hensley, writer and one
time British militant suffragist
openly predicts that the next few
years shall see determined strides
toward a marriage compact that
shall be "as easily entered into and
as readily dissolved as the ordinary
business agreement"
Everyone knows" she maintains,
that as far as social law goes the
question Of marriage Is purely one
OF economic import. With every
step that women have taken toward
economic independence there has
been a growing revulsion toward
marriage as men have seen NJ IN
make 81.
The signs OF the times point TO
a desire for easy divorce. This IS
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
AUTOS ENDLIFE
OF DOG Mates
Dan" Killed as He Stood
Beside Crippled Terrier
Billy"
BEFITTING FUNERAL
GIVEN BY OWNERS

Billy" a fox terrier. one Of the
most beloved dogs in Brandywlne
hundred. and Dan" A collie. his
friend. are dead. Both died victims
Of speeding automobilists but their
friendship for another was the con-
tributory cause.
Billy" was owned by Robert Orr.
Of silverslde. and was known for
his soclalibility. he having made a
practice OF calling on every dog in
that section OF Brandywine hun
dred. once each day for the past
two years.
Several days ago. while on his
way 70 the home Of Ernest Posetti.
at Bellevue. owner OF Dan" one OF
his dog playmates. Billy" became
by the glare Of an au-
tomoblle while crossing the Phlla-
delphia pike. The next instant he
was a cripple.
Uttering a cry, Billy" lay In the
road waiting for help. when Dan.
in the kitchen OF the Posetti home.
evidently hearing the cry. scratched
Al the door. Mrs Posett allowed
Dan 10 run out to greet his play
mate. but Billy" had died. As
Dan" stood beside the body OF his
dead mate. an automobile struck him
and he, too. was dead.
The owners OF both Billy" and
Dan" removed the bodies to their
homes and both dogs were given
ourials more betting humans than
CANNES.
In speaking OF the death Of his
dog today Mr.. Orr said he priced T.
him highly and no amount Of money |
would have bought him.
The death OF the two dogs has /
a gloom over dogdom in |
hundred and even the |
school kiddies miss the two animals |
hat had greeted them playfully for |
Years as they trudged along the |
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
OLIVER TO COLLECT
CITY LICENSE FEES

The finance committee OF City
Council has appointed william II.
oliver. 1882 West Fourth street. coll
lector for delinquent city license
fees. at a salary OF $f25 a month.
not to exceed four months. The
amount OF delinquent fees due the
city Is now about $4,000.
AFR oliver will start on his work
Monday morning. and has been au-
thorized 20 bring suit against ans
delinquent who fails 70 settle. Coun.
ell on Thursday night. authorized
the appointment OF such coilec-
tor.
Mr. oliver made similar collections
last year with such success that his
name was the first TO be considered
by the finance committee. Il 30 hap
pened ne was without occupation at
present and his services were
promptly engaged.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
LABOR DELEGATES
STATE CONVENTION

Eighty or more members OF vari-
GUS labor organizations OF Delaware.
delegates 20 the State Federation OF
Labor. Will attend the second annual
convention OF the Federation In the
Hotel Richardson. Dover. on Mon
day. The session will open at II
O'Clock
Matthew c. Raiston. OF this city. IS
president. and Fred W Stlerle. secre-
tary. OF the state organization.
The Wilmington delegates will
leave here shortly after o'clock In
three large buses ana q Is planned
20 hold a night session, adiourning
in time for the delegates 20 reach
their homes here early the following
morning
Workmen's compensation and the
ext tension of the present law and
the railroad strike situation are
among the subjects 20 he considered.
The Federation may submit a list
OF laws or law changes desired by
organized labor TO be referred 20 the
Legislature for action.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
TALK DEBT FUNDING
AT MONDAY MEETING

WASHINGTON. Jan. 8 UNITED
Press) The first business meeting
OF the United States debt funding
commission and the British debt
funding commissio 10 settle the
question OF payment OF the British
debt OF more than $4,000, ,OOO.0 900 20
this country will be held here Non
day morning al 10 o'clock. Secre-
tary Of the Treasury Mellon an
nounced today.
Both commissions Will meet in
formally tonight az the British en-
bassy where Ambassador Geddes
will give a dinner in honor OF the
two British negotiators. Stanley
Baldwin. chancellor OF the ex-
chequer, and Montagu Norman,
governor of the Bank OF England.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
GAINES GETS 20
MORE OF 40 LASHES

Lawrence Gaines. Negro, was
whipped with 90 lashes by Deputy
Warden Leach at the New Castle
County Workhouse today. Il was
IN final installment OF a 4o-lash SEN
tence imposed by the court for
breaking and entering. Gaines SEN
tence also carries a three and one
half year term OF imprisonment.
Deputy Warden Leach administered
the first installment OF 20 iashes last
Saturday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
SPREAD CHRISTMAS CHEER.

At Christmas time the members
OF the Sunshine Society OF the CAL
endar Club Of Ezion Church. con-
tributed cheer in the form OF bas-
kets of vegetables and fruit to 81
needy and sick families. Baskets in
the western part of the city were
distributed by Mrs. z. W. America
president OF the club; Mrs. Helen
johnson. A. NJ. Smith. Howard Gibbs
and ]. II. America. The east side
baskets were distributed by Mrs.
Fannie Frazier. Mrs. Calk, Mrs.
Margaret Ayers and Mr.. Turner.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
SIX KILLED IN
FLA. RACE RIOTS

ROSEWOOD. Fla. Jan. s Omitted
Press) Armed men from sur
rounding sections returned home to-
day after a night and day OF race
riotlng IN which two whites and
four Negroes were known 20 have
been killed and part OF Rosewood
burned.
The blacks shortly before whites
planned a mass attack on their
stronghold capituiated last night
and permitted a search for Jess
Hunter. wanted for an attack on
white girl. The Negro was not
found and threat OF one OF the most
serious race wars In years passed.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
WHITE HOUSE FIRE
TRAP, CUSTODIAN SAYS

WASHINGTON. Jan. Omitted
Press) 1.-THE White House is a fire
trap. Col. c. c. Sherill. overseer of
the executive mansion. reported to-
day TO the House Appropriations
Committee. sherill said the presi-
dental home was an easy victim
for an incendiary effort"
The committee thereupon includ-
ed s25.000 TO start repair work on
the structure in the independent
officers bill reported out today.
This sum Is TO pay architects for
plans for remodeling the roof. at
tic and third floor at the White
House and for installation OF
modern heating system.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
WOMEN TO SERVE
ON C0R0NER'S JURY

Coroner Taylor T. a firm believer
in equal rights for women. and that
they should be given all privileges
accorded the sterner sex. az we'll as
share IN the duties placed upon
them by the granting OF the fran
chise. II was reported this morning
that his next jury or inquest viii be
equally divided between men and
women.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
PAY S16,37S WATER
RENTS UP TO NOON

The total OF water rents for 1922
paid at the office Of the Water De-
partment. up to noon today, was
S16,37S.S5. There was collected
this morning. S2.S46S4. The office
in the Public Building. is kept open
on Saturdays during January, until
o'clock in the afternoon.
The collections this year show an
increase over the corresponding
period of last year Of s71S.1S.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
EVELYN NEsBrr VERY Ill.

ATLANTIC CITY, y. j., Jan. G.
Omitted Press) Evelyn Nesbit, for
mer wife OF Harry X Thaw, who
shot Stanford White on the roof Of
Madison Square Garden, on June 20,
1906. is critically III Of pneumonia
in a private hospital here. Only her
son, Russell, is permitted TO see her.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
DEFECTIVE FLUE on FIRE.

Fire this morning. due to a de-
fective fiue in the home Of Miss
sallie Jones. East Twenty-third
street. caused damages amounting
TO SIS. covered by insurance. The
blaze was extinguished by Engine
Company. No. 10.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
NOT MANY DOGS REGISTERED

The Bureau of Police has issued
only 230 dog licenses for the year
1928. and as usual there will be a
scramble at the last minute to Sc
cure tags. Dog owners have until
midnight OF January 20, in which 20
comply with the law.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
FEAR MISSING
MAN DROWNED
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containing private papers belonging
70 him were found AZ the foot OF
Franklin street along the race on the
south side Of the Brandywine at
o'clock this afternoon. Il Is feared
that he had committed suicide and a
search is being made for the body.
Police with graphing irons went
70 the Brandywine 20 search for
winners body.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
Another Nervous Woman Finds Relief

Port Huron, Mich.-"I suffered
for two years with pains in my side,
and If worked very much was ner-
vous and just as tired in the morning
as when Invent TO bed. / was sleepy
all the day and didn't feel like doing
anything, and was so nervous would
bite my fingernails. One of my friends
told me about Lydia z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, and It helped
me so much that ] soon felt fine. -
Mrs. CHARLES BEELER, 1910 Elk st.,
Port Huron, Mich.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06

ana blQeSt anu was
awful nervous so
that was unfit 70
do my work. After
/ began taking
Lydia +. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound / grew
strong, and now l
weigh $50 pounds.
/ keep house and
am able 10 lift
and do anykind of
work. / have got
Evening journal., 1923-01-06

wonderful results from the Vegeta-
bic Compound and recommend it very
highly 10 my friends. / give you per-
mission TO publish my testimonial. -
Mrs. OLE BERGsTRoM, 2l0Sth st. So,
Montevideo, Minnesota.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
BRAKEMAN BREAKS FINGER.

Charles Jayner. a brakeman on
the Pennsylvania Railroad. was
taken 20 the Delaware Hospital last
night. having broken a finger while
turning a brake on a freight car.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
TRUSTEE SELLS DWELLING.

At public auction IN the Court
House this morning, Harry P. Joslyn.
trustee OF the estate OF John A. Muir
phey. deceased. sold the dwelling.
211 East Front street. TO Harry
Greenberg FOR $500.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
no AILTER BTILDNG

Inspector Preston this morning is
sued a building permit to Simon
Lewiston. 316 East Fourth street.
to make alterations costing SS5;
Harry Applegate. builder.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06

New evening gowns are beauti-
fully graceful and youthful in ef-
feet; chiffon is the favorite mater
ial hers.
Evening journal., 1923-01-06
WOMAN SUFFERED
THREE months
Pains in Back and Nervousness.
Made Well by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Montevideo, MINI. II suffered for
three months with pain in my back
Evening journal., 1923-01-06

The sleeve OF the new sports
frock is rather wide, with a con-
trasting colored initoduced In
bands.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-10-25
Here's the Way
to Heal Rupture
A Marvellous Self Home Treatment
That Anyone Can Use on Any
Rupture, Large or Small
COSTS NOTHING ToTRY

There Is now no longer any doubt but
what The plan used by Capt Ceilings is The
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-10-25
BESSIE Tiff HEAD
AND 3 STUDENTS
IN AUTO WRECK

MACON, Ga, Oct. PA sedan
car owned by DIR. Aquila Chamlee,
president of Bessie Tiff college and
in which were DR.. Chamlee, three
students and a teacher of that in
stitution, collided with smaller car
while entering this city at 1 o'clock
this morning. The sedan was turned
over, throwing the occupants out.
All of the young women were
taken to a hospital, but only. one,
Miss Lily Mae Fulghum, of Macon,
received injuries serious enough to
require attention. DR.. Chamlee was
not hurt.
The party was en- route home
from Marshallville, Ga, where DR..
Chamlee spoke afternoon and night
at a religious meeting, the young
women furnishing the music. They
were returning to the college at For
syth and had to pass through Ma
con
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-10-25
Rate Discrimination
Claimed by Florida
Citrus Growers

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Oct. "a
Citrus growers and shippers are
viewing with concern the recent re-
duction Of IA cents per 100 pounds
on the postage stamp" rate on
California oranges to all points east
of Denver as a new effort to en-
croach on FlOrida's advantage in
the big eastern markets, according
to a statement today by Joshua c..
Chase, who is organizing a com,
plant to the interstate commerce
commission.
THE new rate gives California
shippers another big advantage over
Florida shippers" said Mr.. Chase,
land simply is another evidence of
the willingness of the western rail
roads to cooperate better with the
orange growers than are the rail
roads serving Florida"
According to the new rates, he
pointed out, Florida shippers pay
$123 per hundred pounds to Min
neapolis, and California shippers pay
$1.21 to the same point. However,
as the California shipments move
east. there is no increase in the
freight rate, the goods moving prac.
tically free all the way from Min
neapolis to Boston, New York, and
the other big markets Florida
shipments, however, increase in
freight rate for every mile west of
NIinnean OliS
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-10-25
Y Fine Mules Lost
As Big Barn Burns
On Farm in Sumter

AIERICUS, Ga, Oct. 24.-News
reached here Tuesday Of the destruc-
ton Monday night by fire of the iii
barn located on the Jenkins place adj
joining the Huehunin plantation, 20
miles south of Americas and owned
by r. 7. Humbcr, Of Lumpl<in, anG
w. w. Humber, of Americas. Be
sides the Nran, 2 fine mules, 1900
bushels of corn, nine tons of hay,
80 tons of cotton seed and $50 bush
els of peas were burned. The tota.
loss is estima ted at $4,000, with
only $4,000 insurance carried by the
owners.
w. M. Humber, when informed OF
the burning left Americas imme-
diately for the scene of the fire.
According to information given
Nj. Humber, the fire was discovered
Monday night about 10 o'clock by
an overseer on the place who was
aroused from sleep by the roar of
flames. There is no indication as
to hov the barn was fired, but a
thorough investigation will be made
into every probable cause. And it l3
probable the state fire marshal may
be asked to come to Americas and
invest; te