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STATUS OF LAUNDRY
STRIKE IS MYSTERY
Both Sides Doubt Report OF
Tentative Agreement to
End Trouble.
DEADLOCK SEEMS RULE
Chairman of Union Denies
Walkout Has Been Set
tied in City.

Announcement that the laundry
strikers had come to a tentative agree
ment with the laundrymen's associa-
ton was made yesterday afternoon. Or
ficials of the Laundry Owners Board OF
Trade said last night that they doubted
1t. and later ]. C, Feldman, chairman o.
the laundry workers union teiephoneo
the news that the strike was not set
tied.
A conference was supposed to Do hein
yesterday between representatives OF ,ne
strikers and those of the employers w
the rooms OF the State Bureau OF Arpl-
tration, 230 Fifth avenue. lnformatioh'
said to have come from the LAUNDRY
mems association, was received yester-
day afternoon stating that NJ. j. Hesan
and John Phelan of the State Bureau Oh
Arbitration had been able to enecs
compromise. The rough-dry LAUNDRY
mems association, according to this IN.
formation, agreed to recognize the rlsn'
of collective bargaining and also con,
sented to the principle of the closec
shop. Ali questions Of wages ana VOTE
| ing conditions were to be arorratet
within one week after the signing Oh I'M
| agreement.
Newark post., 1919-06-25

There may be and there doubtless are, other
women in the immediate groups where these
women do their work, who are well fitted in
ability, personality, and Judgment to be the
leaders and counsellors, but they have not So
displayed these qualities as to attract attention.
or if they have, they have been unwilling to
accept the responsibility attached to such gifts.
(T In some communities Of the State, the wo
mems clubs represented for number of years
the only forum where questions of community
interest could be presented and receive a satiS-
factory hearing. They represented also the only
civic opportunities for the initiative and ability
of intelligent women. More recently, the oranges
farm bureaus, Red Cross, and the war worl;
generally, have widened the forum, and also the
interests Of the individual woman and her con-
facts with people and conditions As a result
many women formerly unrecognized in public
work. have quietly accepted responsibility for
important and heavy duties, and have exercised
a clearness Of judgment and degree of execu-,
tive ability which can only be regarded as
remarkable when their lack of experience is con.
sidered. These women must not be allowed 70
drop back into the inactive group. With the
war over knitting and sewing and campaigns
can be relaxed, but not the civic effort and the
public activities of the women. Children are TO
be protected, schools developed and the health
and recreation Of the communities promoted
There is work to do for very woman who has
time and abiity-and it should be the fist con-
slderatlon OF those at present in charge of local
and State programs, i'll these lines of work, to
so organize and extend their plans that every
woman has an opportunity to help, and to find
satisfaction and recognition in putting her best
at the service of the community.
Newark post., 1919-06-25
THE SCHOOL CODE

The local Board of Education has a serious
responsibility. That the members recognize the
fact, no one has right to dispute No criticism
can, in fairness, be made until official action is
taken. The meeting proposed is a good omen.
fair discussion and interchange Of ideas will
lead to an understanding of the Code and make
clear the facts. Confused rlmors and con-
Trajectory statements should have weight in
the decision reached. And good omen, too, is
the interest expressed by the citizens. The re-
sponsibility is not alone with the Board. They,
we are sure, are glad Of this interest and are
glad to share the responsibility with the COM
munty of which, they are the representatives.
Nor does the citizen with no children escape re-
sponsibility. This is not parents problem
alone. 1t is Americas.
The citizen of Tomorrow depends on our action
Today. Perhaps not 50 dramatic, but none the
less serious, none the less patriotic is this call
Today, than those war appeals of Yesterday.
Hear the cry of Flanders Fields-and hold high
the torch
Newark post., 1919-06-25
OPPOSITION TO IT'S PASSAGE

Yes. By an honest opposition, fearing the wis
dom OF change which seemed so radical. BY
an opposition, slow in decision, wanting more
time to consider. By an opposition, by those adj
verse to change. By an opposition who wanted
it for party issue, as political asset By an
opposition, who feared increased taxes saving.
Let well enough alone By an opposition who
wanted an extra session, in which to play poll
ties. By personal opposition to the Commits
sion and the Administration By an opposition
who wanted to dictate the appointments Yes,
1t was opposed honestly, opposed maliciously,
opposed by fogyism, by ultra conservatism, by
political ambition, and by personal hatred 1t was
opposed by lack of understanding and opposed
by false statement of facts
Newark post., 1919-06-25
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS

Delaware has had two unique commence,nen+s
during the past year. Last June the first com
mencement Of the Women's College was
sgnhcant event in the educational history Of
the State. This year the Americanization COM
mencement held in the Wilmington High School
on June 18th, opened new future not only 70
those forelgn born who received diplomas and
certificates Of attendance, but to the native
citizenship Of the State
No one could look into the Friendly faces of +bo
hve hundred men and women receiving their
nrst pupllc recognition as fellow-residents of
wilmington, and not be moved. There. in the
eager and enthusiastic response to a tardv well
come was spiritual and civic force of inpst.
Unable value to the community.
AS the national groups marched into the
auditorium, each with it's native fao and the
American flag, as they sang their native airs
and gave their native dances. the richness Of
othef civilizations was added to our own The
iusty voices the familiarity with the words as
TIE men and women sang American SONGS made
an impression upon the audience which was
given an added touch Of interest bv the mining
- ''iN SiiliVIeI, VINO sat IN the back OF
the room, and who, though not reckoned upon as
part OF the exercises, rose and sang both native
ana racial songs, keeping percest time with
thelr fathers and mothers in the front Of the
auditorium.
1t was the greatest tribute to +boso =, a;roo+
charge OF the work. that these foreon horn men
were able to stand before large mixed audience
oi 'hen own races and of our people, in as
simple and confident manner as in the class
room.
ne WORK which has been so popularity and
ns,'c'orily begun during the past year, is as
sureo' Tor second year through the State ap-
preparation of $4,000 to the State Roard Of
Education for the education of the foreion horn
and also through the program Of tba sarvice
,e' rl'lzens' which is designed to supplement and
eaoo,'ehi e'" the efforts made possible by public
Newark post., 1919-06-25
TAXES-WHAT 1T COSTS

The tax rate cannot be determined until the
local board presents its financial statement for
this year and expense budget for next year.
Under the law this is to be submitted after July
lst. Dover and Milford have already submitted
their figures and the tax rate will remain about
the same-nOt any higher than heretofore. Those
acquainted with the provisions of the Code are
of the opinion that the rate for Newark will be
but slightly, if any higher than at present. This
cannot be computed, however, until the budget
has been passed upon.
Newark post., 1919-06-25
THE WORK OF THE COMMISSION

The Commission decided, wisely, to secure ex-
pert services Of some one outside the State, who
would have no local prejudces or preconceived
IDEAS thus giving an impartial survey and max
ing recommendations solely from State stand
point. Due to war activities great difficulty was
encountered in securing experienced men to do
the work National organizations, both official
and private were so busy that they could not
attempt the task Finally, the General Board of
Education consented On condition, however,
and important in the light Of recent discussion,
that the Board receive no instructions how the
survey should be made and no limitations on
the recommendations presented. This was grant
ed. 1t was just the spirit back Of the whole
movement.
Newark post., 1919-06-25
DELAWARE WOMEN AFTER
THE WAR

Ii has been true in most Delaware commu,;+;..
that only few women carry tbe exacn+;uo o,,5
u '''e various civic activities in which women
are engaged. These women may not be leaders
'o' lor some reason they accept responsibility
more readily than other women, and wbotbon
they carry it successfully or not, thew oain .
recognition which stamps them as factors in tho
community - ''ie
Newark post., 1919-06-25
ADVANTAGES

Aside from cooperation with the State system.
the acceptance by the Board has certain definite
advantages. The State under the old system
gives no aid to High Schools as High Schools.
Under this, Newark will receive $24OO more than
heretofore This is an addition to fees received
from out of town pupils. Another advantage.
Newark will receive approximately $1,000 from
the Smith-Hughes Fund of the Federal Govern
ment. If Newark refuses the Code, neither of
these amounts will be received for High School
purposes.
Newark post., 1919-06-25
REPORT PRESENTED

The Survey complete, it was presented to the
General Assembly and 1900 copies distributed
throughout the State. The facts revealed III that
report startled every thoughtful citizen to action
Conditions were worse than we imagined. In
Vestigation Of the findings were verified. All our
boasts and State pride were insulted. Yet here
were the facts and we could not contradict them.
Facts without fear favor, viewed by men
disassociated from all influence. Something must
be done.
Newark post., 1919-06-25
SUPPORT OF CODE

Yes. 1t was supported honestly--and only
honestly. The opposition whether honest, polti
cal or malicious never dared dispute that. 1t
was supported by those who were thinking of
their children, of the State, of Tomorrow. 1t was
supported by citizens who were willing to sacri
flee personal opinion on some minor provision
to the judgment of all. 1t was supported by men
who were ashamed to be citizens of state that
ranked 33 in education in the 4S states of the
Union. 1t was supported by men who were
ashamed that Delaware ranked 81 in illiteracv
1t was supported by men who were ashamed TO
be part OF a state that spent less per child than
Newark post., 1919-06-25
STUDY AND REVISION

The Committees on Education made a study of
the Act made certain changes to fit peculiar
local conditions. Prominent among these changes
was that of taking certain powers from the Com
missioner of Education and placing it with the
State Board. Other legal points were discussed
with Attorneys of the General Assembly and
prominent lawyers called on by the Committees
on Education. The bill came up for passage
The legal point Of the vote necessary according
to Constitution arose for discussion. The Presi-
dent pro TEN of the Senate, Mr.. Short ruled
that two-third vote was necessary. The bill
failed. On this lawyers disagreed. 1t was, how
ever altogether on a legal technicality. The
spirit of the law was never disputed.
On the last day of the Session, the bill was
changed in this legal point to conform in very
letter as well as spirit to the Constitution.
1t passed the Senate by a majority vote,
was declared by the President pro TEN as "hav-
ing received the Constitutional majority"
passed the House by similar vote. 1t was ap-
proved by the Governor and became law.
Newark post., 1919-06-25
4 COLLEGE BILL

1t is not College Bill. 1t is Public School
Bill and the College is made in fact and author
ity part of the system. The requirements for
entrance by the College cannot be higher than
the four year high school The College must
abide by this. IN very fact, in some College
circles this is resented. But only by those
anaemic academies who think more of standards
and rating in the professional world than they
do Of public service.
Newark post., 1919-06-25
SPECIAL DISTRICTS

In the Code, thirteen schools have been desig-
mated as special Districts Of which Newark is
one, subject to acceptance of the local Board
If accepted, the new School Board is three men,
bers, chosen by the Governor, to serve until 1920
when their successors are elected by the citizen
taxpayers of the town.
Newark post., 1919-06-25
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Lsf Le Ak

forty other states. 1t was supported by men
who laid aside party credit and town pride for
their children. Democrats and Republicans were
together in the work for the citizens Of to-
morrow. 1t was supported-and is supported
today by every mother in the State who is
rectly Informed of the provisions and oppOrtuni-
ties given in this piece Of legislation.
Newark post., 1919-06-25
NO RIGHT TO INTERFERE

The statement that the State has no right 70
Interfere with local affairs can best be refuted
by reference to the Constitution Tt says:
THE General Assembly shall provide
for the establishment and maintenance
OF general and efficient system of free
public schools
The Schools are not local institutions but mart
OF State system. The powers exercised locally,
are delegated by the General Assembly.
Newark post., 1919-06-25
THE VOTE

The Code is no Zone Mans Bill no party
measure The vote represented all parties, all
phases of thought, religious and poitical-Pro-
testant and Catholic, Democrat and Republican.
G Contrary to local opposition rumor, it is not
any Zone mans pet 1t is the ambition of
every thoughtful and unselfsh citizen of the
State. 1t represents no man, view but the
accepted view of majority of Representatives
in the General Assembly and demand of the
people Of the State
Newark post., 1919-06-25
THE DELAY OF THE REPORT

1t was intended the report should be III the
hands of the General Assembly and the public
at the very beginning Of the Session. The men,
bers of the Board making the survey and report
suffered from the Flu as did every organization
in the Country. The Staff on recovery worked
day and night to complete the work.
These are the facts of the delay. 1t was unfor-
funate but was not preintended as some Of the
opposition would lead us to believe.
Newark post., 1919-06-25
THE CODE

The proposed Code was presented. As intended
and specifically stated in the Act authorizing
the work, the Code repealed all School Laws on
the Statue Books. 1t represented an 'eficient
system of free public schools'' which the Con-
sttution says the General Assembly shall
provide.
Newark post., 1919-06-25
WHAT IT PROVIDES

An equal chance to every boy and girl in the
State for an education. In country or town, the
opportunity is given. 1t is uniform throughout
the State and no boy is robbed Of his chance by
the lack Of foresight and provision by local
authorities
Newark post., 1919-06-25
AFTER JULY FIRST

oie Oh our Cosmopolitan friends tells rs that
nc read the following on a well-lettered sion
before saloon in St. Louis:
1"e,e, WHe saloon, don't you cry!
:" oe drug store By and by.
Newark post., 1919-06-25
CONTINUE UNDER OLD LAW

The Code is the only law on the Statute Books
today. All other school laws inconsistent with
the Code are repealed.
Newark post., 1919-06-25

nor to appoint Commission to make a surve
of the public schools, Section | of the Act read
as follows
SECTION l. That the Governor of the
State Of Delaware be and he is hereby
authorized and empowered to appoint
Commission of five members, one from
each County of the State and two at
large, to make survey of the public
schools for both white and coIored chill
dren in the State, to study the ad-
ministration Of the said schools, to con-
slider the appropriations made there
for, to investigate the use of the funds
so appropriated, to harmOnize, unity
and revise the school laws to develop
an educational system suited to the con-
ditions existing in the State, providing
for an improved and efficient admins
tration of all free school matters and
the training Of a competent teaching
force, and said Commission is hereby
directed to report it's findings and re-
Communications to the Governor, which
report shall be transmitted by the Gov
ernor to the General Assembly at its
session Of 1919.
This was presented, referred to the Committt
of Education Of which Senator Hoffecker VIZ
Chairman. After consideration by the Commi
tee, Senator Hoffecker, on behalf of the Con
mittee, reported the bill favorably. 1t passe
the Senate by overwhelming majority (12 to 3
went to the House, where similar action We
taken. Later was approved by the GovernC
and the Commission appointed.
Newark post., 1919-06-25
HOW 1T ORIGINATED

At the session of the General Assembly two years
ago, bill was presented authorizing the Cover
nor to appoint Commission to make a survey
Of the public schools, Section of the Act reads
as follows:
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-09-18
ARMY OFFICERS GIVEN
IMMUNITY BY MARCH

WASHINGTON, Sept 1S,-At the
opening hearing before the house
committee on military affairs on the
army reorganization bill, Chairman
Kahn secured from the chief of
staff, General March, the assurance
that army officers would be permit
ted to give the fullest expression to
their views on this great question
when appearing before the commit.
tee and that nothing in the nature
of punishment through assignment to
disagreeable posts of duty would be
meted out to those officers who
might take positions in opposition
TO the plan of the administration It
is believed that this assurance will
make possible some extremely inter
esting hearings on the reorganization
measure. which is a part Of the re-
publican legislative program for this
session.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-09-18
STEEL MEN
To STRIKE.
ON MONDAY

efy associated FreHaf
PITTSBURGH, Sept 1S.-The ma
uonal committee for organizing iron
and steel workers. issued a state
meat this morning that having
failed to obtain a conference with
the UnHed States Steel corporation,
the only hope Of the men is TO
strike all the corporation will meet
representatives. Of its employees, who
will strike on Monday morning Sep
tember g.
The statement refers to the letter
of Judge Gary to the subsidiary com
panies o.. the United Steel workers
in which he said he did not receive
representatives. Of the men because
that would have been "a recognition
Of the closed shop and also that
the committee was not authorized
to speak for a large number Of EN-
ployes The committee says the
closed shop is not an issue and was
dragged in by Gary as a bugaboo
The statement alleges the commit
tee was representative and a strike
is the only way to convince Gary
that this is true.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-09-18
WINDIEST MONTH
IN IS YEARS

Il is almost impossible to convince
a visitor that the recent experience
of windstorms is anything unusual
for this section of the desert but
the statistics Of the local weather
bureau prove it, For the first fiji
teen days of the month the wind
record eQuaHed the normal for the
full month, indicating just douhle the
average blowing The average for
the month is 5000 miles, while this
month, which has been so boistewus
registered 4190 miles for three weeks
with an average of eleven miles an
hour The hardest blow was thirty
four miles an hour from the south
east on the eighth. Last year the
maximum was thirty-three miles on
the thirteenth The highest velocity
in the history of the station
during September was forty-two miles
an hour from the northwest in 1918
and 1915. The normal for the month
is nine miles an hour.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-09-18
j. S. WAY SEND TROOPS TO IRELAND
Wilson Admits American Army Gould Be Used To Shoot Down The Irish


SAN FRANCISCO Sept IS
President Wilson replied today to
questions from the San Francisco
League Of Nations organization. He
asserted that Great Britain could
not out vote the United States in
the league and that foreign govern
ments could not, under the covenant
order American troops abroad The
league would have a powerful in
fluence toward the restoration of
Shantung to China The United
States would be obliged by Article
X to aid Great Britain in suppress
ing revolt in Ireland, Under Ar
ticle XI there would be created a
new forum for questions of self
determination.
Mr. Wilson said the consideration
leading to the assigning of six votes
to Great Britain was the self govern
ing portions of the empire and were
in effect self governing states. But
the British cannot out-vote America
because in every matter except the
admission Of new members into the
league, there must be a unanimous
vote before action is taken
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-09-18
WILSON WARNS POLICE
AGAINST PROPAGANDA
tHy Associated PreEsJ
~ . IL " n Nv = !.

iHy Associated freHSb
WASHINGTON, Sept. lS.-Presi-
dent Wilson has telegraphed to the
local city government that organiza-
ton of the police forces Of the
country to bring pressure against the
public should not be "countenanced
or permitted"
The telegram was read before the
senate committee considering the re-
solution of Senator Myers, democrat,
of Montana, which shut off the pay
of the Washington police as long
as the members were Of the recently
organized union,
The telegram says it is desirous
of dealing with the police in just as
generous a way. but think any asso-
citation of police at the capital or any
other great city whose object is
to bring pressure on the public or
community such as will endanger
public peace or embarrass the main
tenance of order should in no case
he cOuntenanced or permitted"
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-09-18
WEDDING CARDS
FROM VALLEJO

Wedding cards have been received
announcing the nuptials Of the son
of a well known Tonopah pioneer.
The notice read, Mr.. and Mrs. Al
bert Van Haltren announce the mar
riage of their daughter Hazel Alice,
to Mr.. Sewell Alvin Knapp, jr., on
Sunday, the fourteenth day of Sep
tember, 1919. at Vallejo, Calf" The
bridegroom is the son of S. A. Knapp
after whom Knapp avenue is named
and who was a pioneer of Hawthorne
and Candelaria, operating one of
the largest stores in Nevada at Haw-
thorne, which then was the seat of
Esmeralda county. The older Knapp
also located the Ohio mine which
later became the property OF the
West End Cons. and ranks as one
of the best assets of that company.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1919-09-18
French TIGER
GROWING WEARY

correspondence Associated Pressl
La TBANCHE, VENDEA, France,
Premier CIemenceau arrived here
the other day in search OF peace and
quiemess. The premier looked as if
be needed rest and there was moth
ing suggestive of the Tiger" as he
descended from the dusty automobile
which had borne him from Paris to
the sea. He appeared old and wan
and tired and heaved a sigh of re.
lief as ne sat on an old wooden
bench in the shady garden of the
villa Philippon, wiped the perspira
ton from his brow and enjoyed the
ocean breeze.
The premier does not like public
functions and probably the only one
OF the past few months. excepting
those of the retrievement of Alsace-
Lorraine. at which he did not ap-
pear bored was the Victory day
parade lie has lost none Of his
good humor however, and when
asked how he had enjoyed the trip
from the capital, replied:
Somewhat tiresome, but the coun-
try is so beautiful Yesterday We
visited several chateaux on the Loire.
| should have enjoyed greatly hav-
ing little sleep at Nantes but the
crowd after midnight, commenced
70 acclaim and cheer me under my
very windows at the Central hotel.
What a funny idea
Accompanied by a couple of old,
weather.beaten fishermen, the pre-
mier of France went for a stroll
along the beach, speaking with them
in the dialect of the province.