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Evening journal., 1923-02-08
SEES GOOD YEAR
In BUILDING TRADE

In speaking of the outlook for
building this spring. Emmett s.
Hickman, president Of the Real
Estate Board. said today. his COM
pany had sold more lots in the past
two months than at any time during
the past four years. This would
point to an increase in building, he
said.
The builders will have no trouble
selling houses OF the newest and
modern type" said Mr. Hickman.
"A modern six roomed house is
bringing about $4,000 at the present
time"
Mr.. Hickman also remarked on
fewer stores for rent, compared with
the number a year ago. There are
only about five stores for rent on
Market street now. and this time last
year there were at least twenty-five
for rent on that street. according to
Mr.. Hickman.
Evening journal., 1923-02-08
BURCHENAL FOR
BEST SCHOOLS
Lawyer Points Out Duty
Confronting Democratic
Legislature
SEES HIGHER TAXES
AND PARTY DEFEAT

Prophecy of higher taxes and de-
feat at the polls OF the party that
slashes school appropriations so as
impede the progress that has been
made in schools OF Delaware in the
past three or four years, was made
today by Caleb z. Burchenal law
yer Of this city who was a member
Of the commission whose investiga-
tions led up to the passage Of the
new school code.
Il have always been Interested in
the schools OF our state" said Mr..
BIrchenal today. Good schools are
necessar~ not only for the purpose
Of training our children so that
they may be able to earn a good
living when they are grown. but
in order to develop intelligent voters
for the State. II becomes a very
serious matter. perhaps one OF the
most serious. when the Legislature
does not appropriate sufficient money
> conduct our schools according to
high standards.
1T 10 not a question alone for tax
payers, but every parent is inter
ested. II parents can secure FOR
their children good education.
those children possess something
which cannot be taken away from
them. II bad luck comes the sheriff
cannot sell IT, No schools are too
good for my boy. know that all
Delaware parents feel the same way
and want good schools in our State
If the Legislature cuts the sp-
preparation so that the support ct
our schools Is meagre and scanty.
u will be necessary for each district,
in order 10 maintain its present
standard, TO levy special taxes in
addition 10 their present taxes, TO
make up the loss Of the State sp-
preparation. The people in the school
districts must pay the cost il the
state does not. This will make very
heavy taxes in anv district. TO main
ain a school OF good standing. and
the Legislature that passes such a
law and the political party respon-
aible, / fear, will receive a severe re-
buke az the polls next election.
We may growl about the taxes I
nd not like them. but we want good .
schools and we are not willing to ac- /
cept less. ] hope a Democratic Leg .
J Stature will be too wise to lower the .
school standards of the State, but .
rather raise those standards. The /
party ~ the great middle class OF .
the people must take excellent care
OF the peoples schools. This is
their first and most important duty"
Mr. Burchenal is a Democrat.
Evening journal., 1923-02-08
CATHOLICS TO FIGHT
OREGON SCHOOL LAW

WASHINGTON. Feb. Omitted
Press.) - Catholics throughout the
country today were asked by the Ma
tional Catholic Welfare Council 10
raise a fund Of 100000 to carry a
legal fight against the oregon Anti
Parochial school law to the Supreme
Court.
The Oregon law. adopted by a
popular vote in the last election.
would abolish private and parochial
schools for children between the
ages Of 8 and is.
1t is to become effective in 1924.
The money raised will be called
The Catholic Educational Defense
Fund" and the appeal was sent to
all members of the hierarchy in the
United States. II was signed by
Archbishop Hanna. of San Francis
co. Bishop Muldoon. of Rockford,
Archbishop Dowling Of St. Paul.
Bishop Schremb of Cleveland Bish-
op Walsh of Portland. Bishop Glib
bons OF Albany. and Bishop Mol
10y Of Brooklyn.
Evening journal., 1923-02-08
DESTRUCT0R BURNS,
ALSO LIGHTS CITY

The Destructor." As the hygienic
and scientific method OF disposins
of the city's waste was the subject
Of a lecture given by Mrs. Imogen 3.
Oakley. OF Philadelphia, at the New
Century Club yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Oakley. who is chairman OF
civil service in the General Fedora
ton Of Women's Clubs. has studied
the problem Of disposing Of city
waste. She made an effective ap-
peal for the destructor plant. which
is being used TO a good advantage in
Milwaukee.
The speaker said the destructor
converts waste into electricity. a
city thus being lighted by its own
garbage.
Mrs. Oakley said the destructor
should he kept out OF politics. There
IS no Republican way to clean
streets or a Democratic way to col
lect garbage. There is one good
method and a firet-class engineer is
required.
Mayor Harvey was present and
spoke for the proposed city charter
Evening journal., 1923-02-08
WOULD RIP OUT
HIGHWAY BOARD
Continued From First Page,

Continued From First Page)
Of the six members in the proposed
new department would he named
from each OF the three counties by
the Governor, and not more than
three Of them shall be Of the same
political party.
The act would become operative
May Of this year.
Three Of the Governors ap-
pointees would serve for four years
and three for eight years and their
successors would serve for eight
years.
The Governor would MI all va
cancies. The terms Of the present
members Of the Highway Depart
ment would cease May 1 OF this
year.
The new board would he empow-
cred 20 employ a competent engineer
and TO pay him a salary not IN ex-
cess Of $500 a year and a secretary
may be employed and paid a salary
not TO exceed $1,000 a year
Nothing in this bill shall he con-
strued 70 interfere with or 70 shorten
the term Of the chief engineer or
the secretary now employed by the
State Highway Department. the bill
sets forth. The members OF the
Department shall receive no com
pensation for their services but shall
receive actual expenses while en-
gagged in the affairs OF the depart
ment
c. d. Buck. the present chief en-
gineer of the Highway Department,
is paid a salary Of $500. The mem
bePs of the present State Highway
who would be thus leg
islated out OF office are Frank V.
dupont. Of Wilmington; Newton L.
Grubb. OF rural New Castle county:
Walter o. Hofecker. Of Kent. and
Joseph E. Holland. OF Sussex county.
The Secretary of State A. r. Ben
son. by virtue Of his Office. is chair
man Of the board. The Gray bill
would eliminate the Secretary OF |
state from all connection with the |
Highway Department created under
Is provisions.
Evening journal., 1923-02-08
ARTISTS IN CONCERT
AGAIN TONIGHT

One of the most enjoyable con
Icerts OF the season was provided
last evening in the New Century
Club by Bernardo Olshansky. bari
tone. assisted by Agnes Pringle. vio-
linist. and Josef Martin. pianist
The concert was given under aus
pices OF New Castle County Chapter.
W. c. r. l.. Attendance was re-
grettably small. but music lovers
will have another opportunity 10
hear the artists at second con-
cert tonight. An entirely new pro-
gram will he given.
Mr.. Olshansky has a big" voice.
round and dramatic. He has sung
with the Boston Grand Opera Com
pany and with Mines. Tetrazzini and
Caruso. Last evening he sang two
superb numbers by Handel. a
lighter work by HAYDN. and the
aria from "Werther," by Massenet.
Later he gave two groups Of songs.
including Allah" by Chadwick
Duna' by Josephine McGin and
Trade Winds, by Keel.
Mr.. Martin. in addit,l to ac-
companying Mr.. Olshansky played
a prelude, valse and Polonaise by
Chopin with a delicacy and grace
that captivated his hearers He
then gave the sonorous "Rhapsodie
Hongroise. No. Is. and the "Eroica"
etude by Liszt.
Miss Agnes Pringle added two
groups to the program and was as
decorative In her becoming scarlet
and gold gown as she was gifted
Her numbers were Allegro ma nor
troppo" from the Symphonic Es-
pagnole by Lalo. Berceuse by Dionisi,
Gavotte by Gossec. Nocturne in z
Flat by Chopin and From the
Canebrake" by Gardner. Chopin's
haunting melody was executed well
but the Berceuse was welcomed most
warmly.
Program for this evenings concert
will be ar follows:
Love Me or Not" Secchi: The
Tide WeikeT": Now Like a Ian
term" Kramer-Bernardo Olshansky.
Romance in r Sharp. Schumann:
Finale-From the Etudes Sympho-
niques. Schumann-Mr Martin.
Aria, selected-Bernardo Olshan-
sky.
Faust Fantasie. Gounod- d-Alard.-l
Miss Pringle.
In the Falling Snow" Kathleen
Clarke. Boats OF Mine" Anne Mil
Ter: The Night Wind. Farley;
Autumn" Ethelbert Nevin: Old
English Drinking Song. Woodman.-
Bernardo Olshansky.
Etude. Arensky; Romance in F.
rschaikowsky; Marche Millitaire, |
Schubert -Tausig- Martin.
Melody, Dawes: Chanson Indoue. |
Rimsky- X Korsakoff- -Kreisler; Czardas.
Iubay. Pringle.
You in a Gondola." Robert Clarke.
Marsot. "Reddick; Pale Moon
logan: TO The sun" Pearl Cur
Olshansky.
Evening journal., 1923-02-08
ENJOY THEIR SLEEP
IN COURT ROOM

Three youths. onlookers in Mu-
nicipal Court. did not require the
strains OF a lullaby to put them 10
sleep this morning.
Almost simultaneously the trio
passed off into slumber even before
court was opened. Two OF them fell
asleep against each others shoul-
ders and were the picture Of con-
tentment. The third. whose head
rested on his hand, awakened by
some chance a few seconds before
Judge Hastings walked into the
room. A nudge was sufficient to
bring his two companions out OF
their dreams.
once awakened. the first one man
aged to retain consciousness
the long session OF court,
b,it only a few minutes elapsed be
ore the other two once more were
again in a state OF oblivion. They
III not attract the attention of tho
,urt. however. and caused no in
f.rruption of the proceedings, 50 |
we're able to complete their snooze. |
Evening journal., 1923-02-08
KLAN To CLEAN
UP SEAFORD?
Blades Also to Receive Visit
From Klan Official; Resi-
dents Get Threat
THINK MORALS
NOT THE BEST

Special TO The Evening Journal
SEAFORD. Del. Feb s.-Reports
are circulating freely at Seaford and
Blades that tho-Ku Klux Klan has
begun active work 10 clean up the
morals Of the twoStowns. II being
generally said that the Klan has
sent notification through the mails
TO several residents that unless GER
tain Happenings which are said 20 be
going on are not stopped. those con
cerned will he removed so that com
munication with each other will be
practically impossible.
These reports. coming on the heels
~ Information that one OF the high
officials OF the Klan will visit Sea
ford in the near future 10 give a
public talk on the work of the Klan
has caused much stir In the two
towns. forming the topic Of con-
versation wherever crowds assemble.
u is thought the Klan Is stronger in
Southern Delaware than is generally
supposed by many. and that II a
, speaker is brought here. there would
be no place large enough TO hold the
crowds
Evening journal., 1923-02-08
TELLEGEN TOO BUSY
TO CONTEST SUIT
AW YORK. Feb ~,

NV YORK. Feb s-Vaudsviile
contracts are more important than
ccntesting Geraldine Farrar's di-
vorce suit. in the opinion Of Lou
Tellegen. now playing in a vaudeville
engagement IN Denver He mas no
tined his attorney. Arthur <.
Schwartz. not to represent him at
subsequent hearings before Thomas
y Mahoney, referee.
The actor was reported as saying
ne could not afford to lose valuable
time by coming East to hght his
wife's action
No hearing was held yesterday
The proceedings were postponed un-
III Tuesday because OF the continued
illness OF Supreme Court Justice
Daniel F. Cohalan.
Tellegen's decision not TO contest
the suit will result in the prima
donna presenting but a small part
OF the evidence she has accumulated
and only one or two more hearings
will be necessary. it was said. Miss
Farrar is expected to be a witness
Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1923-02-08
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR social

Carol NJ. Wright, field secretary
Of the Christian Endeavor Union,
Robert T. Hackett. president of the
Delaware State Christian Endeavor
Union and Miss Dorothy n. Krauss.
president Of the Wilmington Chris
tian Endesvor Union, will be guests
Of the Eastlake Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Union, tomoT-
row night. a business and social
session. starting at O'Clock will be
held in the Sunday school room OF
the church. at Twenty-seventh and
Market streets. All members are
urged to he present
Evening journal., 1923-02-08
9Th WARD FOLK
FOR BETTER SCHOOLS

Members OF the Central Improve
ment Club of the Ninth Ward. after
endorsing the proposed city charter
al a meeting in No. IL School. Twen-
tS-sscond and Market SITS. last night.
also endorsed the movement looking
TO new schools. better streets and
Fairgrounds.
The meeting was presided over by
George Kinder. Those who spoke
were Shermer II. Stradley, of the
Board Of Education; Frank w.
Sparks, OF the Street and Sewer De
partment: Harry c. Speakman, OF
the Board of Park Commission;
Charles +. Ernst. of the Community
Service, and DR.. David A. Ward. su-
perintendent OF public schools.
Evening journal., 1923-02-08
BETH EMETH HEARS
CHARTER BILL TALK

The Beth Emeth Brotherhood
held their regular monthly meeting
last etvening, when c. Is. Green. OF
the Citizens Charter Committee.
addressed them. on behalf OF the
charter bill. now pending before
the State Legislature.
j. n. Sokohl, executive secretary
OF the Philadelphia Y. NJ. H. A. gave
an interesting talk on Changes in
Jewish Conditions" Sunday evening
a musical and concert will be given
IN the Ninth and Washington streets
vestry rooms. under the auspices OF
the Brotherhood, with Philadelphia
talent.
Evening journal., 1923-02-08

pound tried it and kept on with it.
/ still continue its use and recommend
it TO my friends. You may publish
these facts as a testimonial for your
medicine. Mrs. WM. KLINGE, 169
Plymouth S., Pittsburgh, Pa.
1t is remarkable how many cases
have beenreported similar to this one.
Many mothers are left in a weakened
and run-downcondition after thebirth
of the child. and for such mothers the
care Of the baby is well-nigh impossi-
Sle. Not only is it hard for the
mother, but the child itself will indi-
rectly suffer.
Lydia E. .Pinkham' 'sVegetable Com
pound is an excellent tonic for the
mother at this time. IL is prepared
from medicinal roots and herbs. and
does not contain any harmful drugs.
Evening journal., 1923-02-08
FEW FROZEN PIPES,
SAYS WATER DEPT.

Although the weather has been
cold for several days the Water De-
partment has received comparatively
few complaints OF frozen pipes. The
supply pipes from the water mains
n most cases are not less than four
feet under ground and IRE not ar
fected unless the temperature goes
far below that so far experienced this
winter. Some trouble has been re-
ported Of pipes freezing on the inside
OF houses. where draft from an open
window is allowed to GLOW on the
water pipes. but these cases have
been easily remedied.
Evening journal., 1923-02-08
BACK AS DRUNK,
TWO FINES ON HIM

When sentence was suspended on
George butcher in Municipal Court
yesterday morning on a charge Ct
drunkenness. he promised Judge
hastings that he would be out Of the
city within an hour after his release.
He failed to fulfil his promise. how
ever, and again imbibed too much
"hooch." with the result that he was
again before Judge Hastings this
morning on a similar csrge.
Judge Hastings fined him $40 and
and costs on the charge on which
sentence had been suspended and
ened him s. and costs on the later
charge.
Evening journal., 1923-02-08
HOLD PRYOR ON
MURDER CHARGE

James Pryor, Negro. charged with
the murder OF Robert Ellegood.
Negro. about a week ago. was held
without bail for the Court Of Oyer
and Terminer by Judge Hastings in
Municipal Court this morning. He
waive dhearing through his counsel.
Robert G. Harman.
A coroner's jury several nights
ago held Pryor without bail for
court on the same charge. The
Negro is accused OF stabbing Elle-
good in the neck with a knife. cut
ting his jugular vein, at a party in
Buttonwood street.
Evening journal., 1923-02-08
EPwoRTH LEAGUE RALLY.

An Epworth League Rally by the
members of the leagues of the sew
eral city Methodist churches and
those Of nearby towns, will take
place in Goodman NJ. +. Church,
Fourteenth and DUPONT streets, this
evening. The Rev. Henry S. French is
a leader of young people OF the
Methodist denomination, especially
those interests representing the
recreation life of the home mission
helds. Following the address
social hour will be spent.
Evening journal., 1923-02-08
ELECTRICIAN BURNED.

George wenner. 80. Of 519 Grant
avenue. was treated at the Della
ware Hospital this morning, for
burns on his right thumb. He suf-
fered> the injuries while working fo-
the Wilmington d Philadelphia
Traction Company. Wsnner is an
electriciaa.
Evening journal., 1923-02-08
CATCH DUKE ON
OLD DESERTION CHARGE

After a search lashngg four months
and more. detectives last night ar
rested Wilson Dukes. "a years old.
who gave an address at 1345 Patton
street. Philadelphia. He is charged
with deserving his wife and two
children in this city three years ago.
According to the detectives.
Dukes denied his identity. but after
being questioned admitted he was
the man Named. in the warrant.
which was issued to his wife. He
will be give a hearing before Magis-
trate Renshaw today.
Evening journal., 1923-02-08
FALLING OFF In
MEASLES CASES

only three new cases OF measles
were reported TO the Board Of
Health this morning and fourteen
of the patients formerly reported
were pronounced well. New cases
reported since last Saturday at noon
now total t76. other new contagious
diseases reported are chickenpox, IL
.sarlet fever. s; diphtheria. /.
Evening journal., 1923-02-08
GOES TO MOTHERS BEDSIDE.

Receiving word yesterday after
noon that his mother was dying at
her home in Groton. n. Y. DR..
Robert s. McBirney, secretary Of
the Board of Health, left at onte for
that place. Mrs. McBirney has been
III for a number of months.
Evening journal., 1923-02-08

fore my little girl
was born, and the
effect it had was
wonderful. This
will be the first
childIhavenursed
as ] had 10 bring
my two boys up on
the bottle. | was
very nervous and
worried. tired all
the timo,and after
| read about the
Vegetable Com
Evening journal., 1923-02-08
DEATHS.

)AVIS-In Kennett Square. Pa. on
February Z. 1928. Matthew r.
Davis aged 81 years. Relatives
and friends are invited TO attend the
funeral services. al his late resi-
dence. 1856 West state street. on
Saturday afternoon. February 10
a. O'Clock lnterment at Green
hill cemetery Please omit flowers.
Evening journal., 1923-02-08
FATHER SCOTT RETrER.

The Rev. William J. Scott, pas
tor Of st. Joseph's Church. on the
Brandywine, who has been critical
ly IN with the grip, was reported
Evening journal., 1923-02-08

The initiatory degree viii be con-
ferred on another class OF candidates
tomorrow night. Al this time sew
.eral OF the new members will be
given an opportunity TO take care
OF positions on the team. After the
degree has been conferred. Noble
Grand Moran has a very important
matter TO take up with the lodge.
and requests that every member re-
turn to the lodge room after the
ceremony.
Evening journal., 1923-02-08
This LITTLE
baby GIRL
Was Benefited by the Good Her
Mother Got from Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound
'IUIlIIIIIIllIIIIIlII'

Pittsburgh. Pal took Lydia E.
Pinkhsm's Vegetable Compound be-
Evening journal., 1923-02-08

olen F. Phillips German police
dog. Blitz. was awarded a coveted
red ribbon. or second prize. AZ the
tenth annual Dog Show or the Phila-
delphia Kennel Club. held yesterday
In the Guaranty Building az Broad
and Cherry street. Philadelphia. II
was the first time the dog ever had
been shown at dog show. and IL
was the first time he ever had worn
a collar.
Blitz won many friends al the
show and was greatly admired by
Evening journal., 1923-02-08

Jethro Thompson. chairman Of
boosters committee. has several
matters OF importance TO take up
with the members AZ the next meet
ing. This meeting. which will be
held on Monday night. will have for
its principal purpose. the final ar
ranEements for accommodations at
Cincinnati. A representative from
the Pennsylvania Railroad will fur
nish data on this subject
Evening journal., 1923-02-08

TO be somewhat improved today.
Father, Scott has been confined tc
his bed since last Friday.
Evening journal., 1923-02-08
1A1REas
NO 1.O.OE. q
flake,
By 4. VI. G.


Fairfax Lodge will be honored on
Feb. 18th when through the efforts
OF P. G. r. Goldsmith Naylor. Arc
tororus Lodge. Of Philadelphia, Will
confer the first degree. This will
mark the first OF a series OF visits
by out OF town lodges. Several 9TH
ers have been arranged. but as yet
no definite details have been an
nounced.
In addition TO witnessing this de-
gree on next Friday night. the lodge
will enjoy another social hour.
These get Together affairs have al
ways been a great delight to the
members Of Fairfax and the COM
mittee In charge assures that this
one will surpass all previous ones.
Every member is urged TO attend.
so that he may enjoy some part Of
the proceedings.
The committee in charge OF the
dinner and supper has all arrange
ments made. Already more than
900 tickets have been distributed.
The proceeds will be donated to the
Cincinnati trip committee, which has
been doing fine work towards max
ing the trip to the Sovereign Grand
Lodge a certainty.
The third degree was conferred
on class OF twelve candidates last
week by the first degree stan. p. G.
r. Edward Kelley gave the new
menbers a very fine talk on the
benefits OF being a member OF the
fraternity The candidates seemed
very well pleased with the work OF
the order. and several have already
given their names to Degree Master
Sayers for positions on the second
team. Fairfax is fortunate in hav-
ing had large attendances lately. and
from these has formed substitute
degree team. II is the intention OF
Degree Master Sayers TO have COM
petitive work between these two
teams. and In this manner make
them more proficient.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-11-15
Kid Williams
Meets Toughest
Opponent Yet

Kid Williams, heavyweight cham
\ spion of the valley, is going to meet.
his Waterloo when he tackles Co.
lells, Salt Lake heavyweight at
.Brawley tomorrow night, if the
u dope' coming down from Braw-
sley is to be believed. Conells is
L outed as the toughest opponent the
lei Centre baitler has yet faced,
.lespite the fact that the local boy
Twill outweigh him by 10 pounds.
Williams is keeping in training and
saying nothing, preferring to do his
etuff when he gets iii the ring to-
morrow night.
The semi-final will give Battling
paul of Brawley and Battling
Doty of this city, an opportunity to
settle their argument as to which IS
The better man. They fought II
tlraw at Brawley several weeks ago,
.lnd tomorrow battle is going to
be for blood, according to reports.
The preliminaries will bring to-
rether Ed Monte of Stockton and
1 Young George Of Los Angeles at
bis pounds, and Young Flores or
Stockton and Fighting Bob of Cali
patria at 145 pounds. In addition
4 10 these scraps there will be one cur
aLain raiser.
The fights ere under the auspices
i of Brawlcy Post, American Legion,
/ Ind will be held in the Legion arena,
.commcncing promptly at o clock.