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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
RUSSIAN TROOPS BEATEN.
Bolsheviki Forces Harrassing Allied
Commands Along Trans
Siberian Railroad.
By Associated Press 70 Every Evening

krasonyarsk, Siberia, Jan. 5. (Delayed)
When trains carrying Allied forces
westward over the Trans-Siberian Rail
way, reached this city, situated on the
left bank of the Yanesel River, they
found Russian troops had been fighting
against ROlshevist contingents about ten
miles away 10 the southwark.
According to Russian colonel, about
1000 Bolsheyists were lntrcnched in vii
lagos to the south They were equipped
with cannon and machine guns. Russian
troops advanced against them, having
been reinforced by troops from an ar
morcd train here. This force, about 500,
was repulsed, losing thirty men. Some
officers were killed The heavy snow pre-
vented artillery from being brought up
to support the advance.
In the meantime the Bolshevists in a
neighboring village attacked. There were
casualties on both sides The general re-
suit was indecisive, the Colonel said.
The Bolsehvlsts apparently plan to
harass the Russian and Allied forces along
the railway and may try to cut communi-
cations between Eastern Siberia and the
Jral battle front, TO which Allied troops
and munitions arc being forwarded.
klIueklnskaya has been deserted by
civilians. Many were at the station wait
ing for trains to take them away from
that town, where they were In peril from
the TerroriSts.
At Irkutsk it was learned General
Semenoff had advanced from Verwhne
Tdinck TO Misavuya. There was some
apprehension as to an attempt to send
troops further west ~ the situation is
uncertain ;ni civil war is general III
Eastern Siberia.
1t was said unless the railroad is de-
Tended by American and Allied troops,
there is danger that Omsk will be cut
off from Nladivostok. There arc no Jap
ancse west of Irkutsk.
\ settlement of the controversy be-
tween General Semenoff and Admiral
kolchak is considered OF greatest inn
portance ii there is to be concerted
campaign against the Bolshevists In ST.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
REUNITE FAMILY.
Husband Who Left Wife Shown His
Error by Court Officer.

Simon Sknotnicki, charged by his wife
in City Court early this week, with nom
support, was dismissed this morning fol-
lowing the story of Court Officer Nc
Daniels investigation of the case. Officer
Mcdaniel stated that Sknotnicki and bis
wife were living together again and that
he thought they will have no more trouble.
Mrs. Sknotnicki alleged during the
tirst hearing, that her husband had gotten
81 300 she had recently received from some
property, and had failed To give her any
Of il for her support when he left her.
Mr. Mcdaniel told the Court, that the
81 200 had been hidden under some coal
in the cellar of their home and that
Sknotnicki had produced it without any
argument when il was asked for.
Della Cannon, charged with breach of
the peace by her husband, James b.
Cannon, had her case continued until next
Monday while Court Officer Mcdaniel
makes an investigation of the case.
Charles T.. Simpson, clorCd charged by
his wife Annie, with breach Of the peace,
was held under $500 peace bond. The
fact that he had record of five ar1aign-
mcnts in the court had something to do
with tho amount of the bond, Judge
Churrhman said
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
SUFFRAGE PRISONERS.
Miss Mabel Vernon Says They
Are Not Permitted to
See Friends.

4 delegation Of Wilmington suifra-
gusts headed hy Mrs Victor du Pont,
Sr, Mrs Mary T.. Brown, and Mrs.
Willard : Adams is going To Washington
20 interview the Delaware Senators, Sauls-
bury and Nolcott. the district commis-
sioners. and Warden Zinkham, Of the
district jail whcT arrested sufIraglsts
have been confined. While women con
fined in the Jail previously were allowed
To see their friends from to 4, Warden
Zinkham told Miss Mabel Vernon. when
she was down there on Monday, the
latter said to-day, that the women would
not he allowed To see anybody. but would
be kept incommunicado The deleFa-
tlon is going 10 protest 10 the warden
against this.
Women delegates are still keeping he
fire going, although arrests are being
made steadily The technical charge on
which they arc arrested is lighting a
bonfire after dark I" Mrs Annie Ar old
oi tEis city WAS released from jail YES
tcrdav, after serving only FIVE days of
her Today sentence Prisoners are keeping
a hunger strike
Some women munitions workers arc
in the movement and four
81 them are gong down from New Castle
~ delegates. and four from Bridgeport,
PA
SufIragstS are feeling pretty conf
dent of getting tho vote of Senator Moses
II New HAMPSHIRE The S,uator declared
lc would vote for the national amendment
j his Legislature So instructed him.
Miss Vernon says The lower house of
New Hampshire has instructed the
senator 10 vote for the amendment.
and Il Is expected, she says. that the
upper house will also instruct him 10
rast hls vote for the amendment
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
Will SON CABLES BOARD
Continued from page 1

Thomas l.. Delahunty. president Of the
Marine Workers Affiliation, said today
all union men employed on the craft
operating between the islands were ordered
last night TO remain al work, and did 50,
and thus there has been no shortage Of
supplies Intended for the charitable lnsti-
tutions. DeIahunty added that the
leaders realized they made mistake.
We have been ready at all times 10
submit our case to arbitration" said
Delahunty Of the union. Ii the War
Labor Board is instructed to make q
finding and il the government will enforce
it, feel that am voicing the sentiments
Of all the men when | say that they will
be willing to accept whatever decision
the War Labor Board makes"
Washington, Jan. l1.-Mr, ianlys
first step was 10 ask the War and Navy
Departments, the Shipping Board and the
Railroad Administration what would be
their attitude toward any decisions made
by the board in accordance with the
Presidents request He was informed
promptly that all four of the govern
ment's agencies would abide by such de-
cisions.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
RAPID DECENTRALIZATION.
General March Shows That Our Army
is Being Returned Faster than Great
BYitinns'

Washington, Jan. decentralization
OF the American army, General March,
chief Of staff, said today, is proceeding
at a rate which comparative figures show
To be more than twice Ms fast rs the
British rehabilitation. Actual figures
up to January 10 Of mon discharged from
the American army show total Of
693 $50.
ritish discharges to january Z, num-
bered 352,668. American officers 10 the
number Of 47,O2S have been returned
TO civil life, whlc on January Z, the
British had discharged only 3,03S officers.
American troops scheduled for de-
mobilization now number ,l51, 90, in
clud,ng $4,000 men who actually have
returned from overseas, but not including
units designated for return or on their
way home.
General March made public today
report from the American military attache
at Archangel on operations in northern
Russia during December and the early
days of this month, indicating that the
situation was regarded as satisfactory.
both from military and sanitary stand
points.
He said he had no confirmation of re-
ports that British forces were being with
drawn from the Archangel sector.
ATTACKS WE'RE REpuLsEp.
The alta hes report showed that OPP
erations undertaken in December were
for the purpose of consolidating, the
American and Allied lines for winter
occupation, and also to break up Boil
shevik concentrations on the front south
of Archangel.
An advance on a front Of twelve miles
was accomplished on December %,
and on January attempts of the enemy
TO retake the positions were repulsed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
POLES IN WINNING TIGHTS
GAIN CONTROL IN POSEN.

by Associated Press tn Every Evening
Berlin, Friday, Jan. 10, 2 p. m.--Hcevy
fighting il reported between Pole, and
Germans in the province Of Pos1n. The
Germans captured Czarikau, in the
northern part Of the province. They were
compelled later, however. through the
arrival of Polish reserves, To Withdraw
10 the north baak of the Netze
The Germans have likewise boon com
PEELED to abandon Kolmar, in the face OF
superior numbers, but they are reported
holding the north bank of the Eetxe.
Fighting is in progress ut Wissenhoehc
and Wissck, with the trend favorable
TO the Germans.
The Polish council at Posen has issued
proclamation formally assuming su-
prerne rule in the entire province De-
crces, it is stated, will be issued concern
ing the introduction Of the Polish Ian
guage in the schools and the export
of foodstuffs.
Unless command Of the province can
be regained by the Germans, the action
of the Poles appears seriously TO threaten
the provisioning of all northern Germany.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
DANC At PIGEON POINT.

Tho o1mphfipn " the new barracks
building a. Pigeon Point was celebrated
a. iucit with . dance which va, at
tended by about l25 oflicers and men oi
the l2th Guard Battalion MAJOR Nev-
III and nearly the sam number 81 Mdi,-
from tins city chaperoned hy Miss I,a-
bella Wales
Th, room 10 which the dance Was held
j. 20 be occupicd a dornittr hut the
fittings and furnishings e. not in
place having been dels yed for the
occasion Decorations Werc ~ evidence
and the heating apparatus wa. working
with q cheery glow An orchestra fur
nished the music Tor dancing which was
kept up untll taTn wa sounded and had
hnar inrPnften
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK MARh Ell.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Chicago, Jan. 11.-Hogs, receipts, 35,
600; left over, 3S,245; better grades,
weak, ) cents lower than yesterday 5
average; very little doing on light and
light mixed Butchers, l7.55al7 60; light,
17.o0al7 so; packing, l6.75aI7 10; throw
outs, l600al6.50; pigs, l5.75al6.50
Cattle, receipts, 5000; compared with a
week ago, good 10 best beef steers and
butcher cattle, strong 10 IS cents higher;
low grade she stock, % TO 80 cents lower:
bulls and stockers and feeders, strong 10
25 cents higher; veal calves, one dollar
higher.
Sheep, receipts, 5000 mostly direct.
Compared with week ago, fat lambs and
mature sheep mostly Is to 25 cents
higher; yearIings. IS to 80 cents higher
feeding lambs. 50 cents higher.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
WANT PHILA. CHIEF OUSTED.
Inter Church Federation Rebukes
Insaience of The Mayor.

Philadelphia, Jan 1.-THE Inter-
church Federation has called upon the
people of Philadelphia to seek the re-
moval of Superintendent Of Police Robin
son,
In statement made public by the war
time commission of the federation and
signed by seventeen of it's officials, the
pulpit, the press, civic societies and
clubs" and the public generally are called
upon to 'rebuke the insolence of the
Mayor and the Director OF Public Safety
in returning Robinson TO power in de-
fiance Of the wishes of the Federal Gov
ernnlent
Philadelphia is also called upon by
olergymen to support the National
Government in its demand for the re-
moval of Superintendent Robinson"
The committee also made public a res
olution Of confidence in the Rev. DIR.
Edwin Heyl Delk, its chairman, for whom
warrant charging cri inal libel has
been sworn out by Lieutenant David
Craig, of the 2Oth and Fitzwater : IS
police station 1t is signed by the Rev
William j. Miller, Jr.. secretary of the
committee
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
BOLSHEvIKI SLAUGHTER
GERMANS IN BALTIC
BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Berlin, Thursday, Jan 9-The Boil
shcviki are slaughtcring the Germans in
the sections Of the Baltic provinces which
have recently come under Bolsehviki con-
troll, according to Herr Winning, the
former German Minister To the Baltic
provinces.
He reports extremely bad conditions az
Riga and other parts Of Livonia and Cour-
land now in Bolsheviki hands, with the
Baltic Germans the objects of attack re-
calling the historic St. Bartholomew
night on the part Of the Bolshcviki and
their local Russian supporters. Three men
from the German legation who remained
behind in Riga relying upon their dip
lomatic immunity, were arrested the former
Minister reports and their public funds,
amounting to 100000 marks, were CON
flscated
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
BROKE MARKET RULES.
One arrest Made and Others Are To
Follow

On charge Of throwing offal on the
streets, which WIS made public nuisance
ly recently enacted regulation Of the
street and Sewer Department Samuel
Altman, Of $50 Monroe street, who eeps
aInarket stand and NEST and produce shop
at 2l5 King streets, was arrested early
tins morning by Albert j. Vaughn, Clerk
of the Wilmington market He was later
released on $500 hail furnished by Morris
kzrailson, Of Fifth and Orange streets
Clerk Vaughn alleged when he brought
Altman 20 the police station, that the
Market man had placed chickens and
other prOduc, on the street IN front Of his
stand Mr. Vaughn left the police station
stating that hc would make several
arrests today When he brought Altman to
police headquarters he swore out a warrant
for has arrest and for several others
p.rEeffuPD n lS s3 id
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
LETTERS ON ESTATES.

Register Of Wills Isaac X Brown has
granted letters as follows
Administration On the estate of
Frederick L. Nicely TO Anne p Neely
TtStamentary-On the estate of Eliza-
beth Holland TO MaTy Woodrow; estate
Of Louis J Graves 10 Margaret X Graves
Register Of Wills Isaac r. Brown has
granted letters testamentary on the estate
Of Susan Rowland 70 Harold II Goodman
sud oil tie estate Of John r. Gallaher TO
sie Delaware Trust Co He also has
granted letters Of administration on the
estate Of Jane Richardson Pusey TO
Joseph NJ Puscy
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
WAR CLOUD EMPTYING CHILE.
Ten Thousand Refugees Have Found Ref
uge in Peru.

Lima Peru, Jan II Steamers reach
ing Peruvian ports during the past two
days have brought more than 1000
refugees from Chile. 1t is estimated that
the total number Of people who have
sought safety in Peru since the crisis
between Peru and Chile arose is between
5000 and 10000. Reports from La paz,
Bolivia, say scores OF Peruvians have
reached there from Antofagasta.
Chilean troops are reported 10 be in
complete control Of the provinces OF
Arioa, Tanae and 'Tarapaca. on the border
between Peru ard Chile, the dispute over
which has resulted in the present delicate
situation between the two countries.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
SOLID FOR WoMAN's SUFFRAGE.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

By Associated Frtas 20 Every Evening
Chicago, Jan. ll-Many of the mem
hers of the Republican National Com
mittoe remained here today, to take
part in conferences which may have an
important bearing on the next Prcsi-
DENTAL campaign
Reafiirmation of the committees stand
for submission Of the Federal Constitu-
tionai amendment on woman suffrage,
gave satisfaction to members Of the
women's national republican committee
That committee adopted plans for CO.
operating with the men III the approach
ing Presidential campaign
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
Costs More % Own a Dog.

4 book Of blank dog licenses has arrived
at the police station, as well As the accom-
pany ng tags, and police state that they
are now ready to issue dog licenses for the
year Of 1919, There win be no licenses
issued on Sunday The revenue from the
licenses should show a material increase
this year, as the price OF license for a
male dog is now 81 and for female dog
s3, twice the amount OF the licenses last
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
MIDWEST FOR DoUGHBOYS.
Colorado Man Offers to Send Plain
Show TO Amuse 4. E. T.
BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening

BY Associatfd Press 20 Every Evening
New York, Jan ll.--The sending of
a wild west show to France to entertain
the American Expeditionary Forces is
being considered by William P Larkin,
director of the Knights of Columbus over
seas activities, following the offer to
finance such entertainment BY T. T..
Corcoran, of Fort Morgan, Colorado.
According TO statement issued from
MFR Larkin's office today, Mr.. Corcoran
offered To take abroad 90 cowboys, seven
cowgirls, 40 Indians, including nine
sguaws, a few papooses and more than
100 unbroken horses.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
SERIOUS RIOTS IN DRESDEN.
HAMBURG AND DUSSELDORF
BY Associated Press 20 Every Evenins

Copenhagen, Jan. livery serious
rioting occurred Friday in Dresden, Ham
burg, Augsburg and Dusseldorf, according
to news received here The fighting was
most severe in Hamburg, and is still in
progress.
The government troops in Berlin have
not yet succeeded in crushing the Spar
tacans, who still hold newspaper row.
The fighting for the newspaper buildings
has lasted since Wednesday, and cannon
and flame throwers now are being used
with many fatalities.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
MARINES HALT TROOPS ON
WAY 10 BERLIN DEFENSE

ny Associated Press TO Every Evening
Leipzig, Thursday, Jan "a party Of
marines from Berlin succeeded today in
stopping body Of troops on their way to
Berlin by meeting and disarming the
Berlin-boundforc atDelitzsch near Leipzig
The marines demanded that the soldiers
surrender their weapons and sharp fight
ing ensued The troops lost two officers and
three men killed and twelve men wounded.
The marines had two dead and two
wounded as a result. of the fighting, which
ended with the disarming Of the soldiers
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
NO RIGHT TO RECOGNITION.
Minister Piehon of France Gives His
Opinion Of Russian Bolsheviki.
Associated Press 20 Every Evenlns

Do SsaUtEatVN I Fess % tNFky LkehIn8
Paris, Jan. ll.-Foreign Minister
Pichon. in a statement today concerning
the attitude of the Allied governments
toward the Russian Boshevik government
declared that the critical regime of the
Bolsheviki' did not entitle them to recog-
milton as regular government
II the Allied governments should recog-
nize the Bolsheviki, he added. they would
give the lie to their policy OF aiding the
reconstitution OF regular government
by the healthy and honest elements Of
the Russian people
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
SlDEW AIN OR>TRUCTt
~ CHiPPEl STREET

IN upitp ~ r. tr.Irk tille,l with
:, h,... vhieh ll~ bh.tra Ted the Sidewalk
H. CiIp}r> - y onp.>ite Z PARTS alley
pS; u, ,rtl 8. lvcith, there have b,en
added. this uc-A, 5, vcIal harrcls of ashes
ani raitise Thr ash collectors will not
bother Witl such laigc receptacle. and
thA j. why they arv left
Nv III" oolic,tlon furnl>hc, q serious
oi,>tIu,tIou { ) an already narrow sidewalk
which Is the only continuous sdewsll,
~ fh,t bineh
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11

Arrangements were mad, IN the Office
of the :. Marshal by the owners Of
the steamboat international Park 10
discharge the libel under which the
boat Is now held This will keep The
case from coming up AZ the Federal
Court Session next week
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
Bury In ant Son Today.

The funeral of Vincenzo Gentle, in
FAINT son of Virginia and Giacamio Bas-
tile. who died on THURSDAY afternoon
will b. held from the residence Of its
parents. ia Shipley street, this after
noon AZ 2 clock Interment will be made
IN the Cathedral cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
BANK CLEARINGS.

Bank clearlngs for the week a. re-
ported by the Union National Bank were
S3.sl3.323 10 For the corresponding
week last year they We're s.. 945 .342 81
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
MOTHER KEPT BABY IN DRAWER
Just Couldn't Stay Away From The
Movies.

Chicago. H. Jan. l0-When NrS
Mary A Tcrnev went out with her blu
jacket husband To . movie at WauAe-
gan, near tae Great Lakes Naval TraInlnu
Station. she put their two-weeks-ols
BABY in = bureau drawer At the hots
whereshe was stopping. The baby asakef
81 ana uttered such calls for attentio
that the manager responded When -
couple returned they learned that theIr
offspring had been the cause II much
cCmnOuOn
The idea 0f scolding, Mrs Torne
said A bureau drawer is the best plara
in the world 70 leave : child when YOU =
living in hotel. learned that trick from
q friend
She said she would 90 elsewhere % I've.
and did
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
norRT a. 10 nrrronE.

New York. Jan ll-Paul Bonynge,
the employers attorney, said that if the
authorities at Washington had failed 70
advise the President that Basil NJ. Manly,
Joint chairman Of the War Labor Board
had already committed himself on the
ISSUES involved, that omission would
seriously undermine the value of Mr..
Wilson suggestion.
at this moment. said Mr.. Bonymge,
Il can do no more than indulge in
shrewd guess that the boat owners will
not consent to arbitration of any matter
before board numbering Mr.. Manly
among its members.
An intimation that the Boat Owners
Association would adhere 20 its refusal
to submit TO the War Labor Board is
dispute with the striking harbor workers
was contained in statement today by lts
counsel. commenting on the cabied IN
strucuons of President Wilson
1t was expected early today that
lighting would be resumed Saturday.
STRIKE on ALL RAILWAYS.
Railway employees have declared a
strike on all railways for 1 o'clock Satur-
day morning, but no trains have been
running since late Friday.
\ telegram passed by the censor re-
ports one dead and 80 wounded in q
clash between police and striking street
railway men at Mendozs.
During the attack on the posto.ilcc,
late Friday, two persons were killed, IN
Guiding The night superintendent, and
several were wounded. The strikers,
who attempted 10 force the postal en-
ployes to Join the strike, were routed.
Throughout Friday agitators endeavor-
cd to persuade the police 70 join the
strike movement, but at midnight none
had responded.
Early today heavy force of govern
ment troops was cntrenched in the court
yard OF the postoffice. The entrances 70
the courtyard were barred BY heavy
automobile tanks Of the sanitary depart
ment and the troops were entrenched be-
hind a strong wall Of sand bags. Every
street crossing within a radius Of two
blocks Of the postofice IS guarded by
sentinels.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
Eugene Malloy Hurt.

Eugene Malloy 1922 West Sixth street.
VA the only out-patient treated ~ the
Delaware Hospital today his right hand
having been mashed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
Resigns Federal for Stale JOB.

Harold = Creamer, who has been elect
ed secretary Of the state senate, has
resigned his position with The Y. 4 En-
ploVmcnt service.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
VITAL STATISTICS

birth, registered this week by the
Board u Health numbered 80. deaths
IS and marriage % a. against 80, s.
and u for the corresponding week Of
last wear
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
Y. NJ. III. 4. Musicale

A popular musicale will be held at the
Y. Nj FL 4 Hall Third and King streets.
tomorrow night. az which everybody will
he welcome, particularly soldiers and
sailors
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
Receiving Congratulations

A son Was born 10 Nj and Mrs :
Meredith Nelson ol 1909 West street on
December ~ and has been named Waync
Aefedith
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
WEDDINGS.
IHoMF~ox-LoKp

iHbhi i~oN-LokD
Mrs Hazel J Lord and William &
Thompson, both a thIs city, were married
By Dr. Carlyle J. Hubbard, pastor ~ 81
PAUL. NJ L ChnrcL ~ lannnr, s
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
On Southern Trim.

Willard II Mcdowell Of Rnsele left
today for thfee-months ttip to Florida.
He will visit Palm Beach and other resorts
there.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-11
Personal.
Relieve Libel" on 30

Mr. and MrS Charles Warner are
spending the week end III New York Cit,