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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-17
YOUNG PARR|C|DE SEEMS
TO REALIZE HIS CONDITION
Quiet and Morose, He Sits in His
Lonely Cell and Refuses
to Talk.
Special Dispatch 10 Every Evening

Georgetown, April 17.-Occupying z
cell in the Sussex county Jail all alone,
with no one near to exchange word with
him, Ollie Morris spent his first night
there in solitary confinement, rejecting
over the heinous crime which he had COM
Initted. There are no other prisoners IN
the jail to keep him company as all who
were confined in the institution were
given trials last week in General Sessions
Court and either sentenced to the work
house. paroled or acquitted. Young Morris
is beginning TO. realize the seriousness
of his crime, and when efforts are made
by friends. who have called to see him,
to elicit q statement from him he refuses
TO talk and with blushing shame hides
his face in his hands and turns his back
TO them.
There are no new developments IN the
case, so far as can be ascertalned from
the authorities, although they are digging
UP evidence for the trial, which will ne
held at the regular June term, unless
decision is reached To hold special ses-
sion. Even # the court should decide to
give Morris a trial at special session It
could not be done before the first OF next
month.
Reports from Millsboro have reached
here that statements which have been
given out TO the effect that the knife with
which be killed his father was found are
erroneous. An effort is being made to
locate it but so far all efforts have been
futile The knife was one used to top
fodder and according to a statement from
his brother William, on Wednesday morn
ing he was seen sharpening the knife.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-17
CONFERENCE WILL
DETERMINE FUTURE
OF TURKISH EMPIRE
Allied Representatives Meet Mon
day at San Reno TO De
eide Vital Questions.
u. S. MAY BE REPRESENTED
New York World.
nv Associated prcss 10 Every Evening

By Associated Press 20 Every Evening
San Reno. Italy, April l7.-Whether
the United States will be represented at
the conference Of the Allied nations called
TO meet in San Reno was question which
had not been answered here as the rhief
representatives Of the powers gathered
today for the sessions which are 10 begin
next Monday Premier Nitti Of Italy, who
reached San Reno a day ahead OF tune
to receive the delegations Of the allied
nations as they arrived, expressed lg-
norance as 10 whether an American dele
gate or observer would attend.
The conference will have as its program
an endeavor 20 settle three OF four OF the
great problems now disturbing Europe.
One Of these il what action shall be taken
respecting the carrying ont OF the treaty
of Versailles so that it may be made PLAIN
TO Germany that the alhes regard II as a
binding instrument Others are the de-
termination of the future OF the Turkish
Empire and the final framing of the Hun
garian peace treaty. The Adriatlc Settle
ment also is possible subject for con-
sideration. while the international ex-
change problem is another likely to be
considered.
No definite program for the taking up
of subjects pressing for solution has been
arranged and the various subjects will be
brought to the front according to the
Judgment of the premiers
Premier Nitti was at the railway sta
ton before o'clock this morning TO re-
ceive Camille Barrere the French Am
bassador to Italy Premier Lloyd George
of Great Britain and Field Marshal Sir
Henry Hughes Wilson. chief of the British
Imperial army staff, arrived by auto
mobile from Niarseilles, with their staffs,
in time for luncheon. Later in the day
Premier Millerand of France, Marshal
Foch and others of the French representa-
tives. and Baron Matsui, the japanese
Ambassador at Paris, reached San Reno
on a special train.
Continued to page
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-17
TROTzKY OPPOSED To
LARGE ARMY FOR SOVIET
Favors Inauguration of Universal
Military Training Through
Militia.
By Associated Press to Every Evening


Moscow, April 6-The abolition OF a
large standing army for Soviet Russia
and the Inauguration of system of uni
versal military training through militia
formal ons among the agricultural and
industrial unions was advocated by Leon
Trotzky, the minister of war, in a speech
to the Communist convention which has
lust ended its sessions here.
Trotzky explained that the demobih-
zation Of the army and the formation of
the militia force to take its place would
be carried out simultaneous under this
plan, TO avoid weakening the national
defense during the process. The war
Minister said he would have every district
organized along military lines with Off
Gers schools and special training for boys
under the milityry age if the schemes
are adopted
The third convention Of the Russian
trades unions was opened today by Chair
man TOmski SpeeIhes were delivered
bv MN. Kalinin, Boukarin Karl Radek
and other emphasizing the Importance OF
the congress. They declared that the
responsibility lay with it for organizing
labor to enable it TO overcome the present
crisis so that it might he demonstrated
to the world that it would be possible to
build up commerce and industry under
the communistic system
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-17
NEW ENGL AND SUFFERS
FROM COAL SHORTAGE
Many Industrial Plants Closed for
Lack of Fuel; Food Still
Plentiful.
nv Associated Press to Every Evening

hy aSSoCaHtfu fFeSS 70 livery Evening
Boston, April l7.-Coal was the prime
requisite today Of New England's rail-
roads and industries Continuance Of
present railroad passenger schedules and
the operation of numerous industrial
establishments depend upon the amount
Of coal arriving in this section by Mon
dav.
The New York. New Haven & Hartford
railroad announced that il would make
drastic cuts IN passenger service on Mon
day unless a substantial amount Of coal
comes through New Engl gateways
before that time More industrial plants
were closed today due in most instances
10 lack Of fuel Some. however, were un-
able to procure sufficient quantities Of
raw materials 10 continue operation and
could not make long haul shipments of
manufactured products. The strike Of
marine clerks employed by the New
England Steamship Company, a slibsid-
iary Of the New Haven, complicated the
situation The New Haven has declared
an embargo on all freight by steamers be-
tween New Haven and New York, thus
closing another point Of entry into New
England Clerks at Newport, X. l..
have joined those already out 1t a half
dozen coast cities.
The food supply Of the region was re-
ported rs still sufficient for some days.
The State commission on the necessaries
of life has commenced an investigation
as 10 increases in the price Of food as
alleged to be due 10 the shortage Of sup
plies. Mail service was improved on all
roads today but there remains an ac-
emulation of parcel post matter At varI-
Gus nolnts
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-17
EMBARGO
LIFTED BY SEVERAL
EASTERN ROADS
Movements of Food Into New
York Improve and Shortage
Danger Passed.
MEN BEING REINSTATED
By Associated Press to Every Evening

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Philadelphia, April 17.--Reports re-
ceived at the headquarters in this city
of the Pennsylvania, Reading and Baltl-
more Il Ohio railroads showed that there
was general return To work on the part
Of employees who had walked out during
the past few days Passenger service
was everywhere reported normal.
An extraordinary effort was made 70
move freight trains stalled AZ the various
big yards Empty coal cars were rushed
to the mines and activity was evident
at all collIeries
Members of the Philadelphia district
strikers committee last night ordered
all employees Of the Pennsylvania, the
Reading and the Baltimore 81 Ohio rail-
roads in this district. who walked out, 70
resume work at once.
The order was issued BY the committee
al the conclusion Of conference with
William J Tracy, chief Of the state
Bureau Of Mediation, and railroad officials
az which IL was agreed II the men returned
10 work they would retain all seniority
rights and that there would be no dis
elimination or prejudice against them.
The Reading railway company was not
ranrpsented at the conference, but the
GNfnfIALbef aAttJA W ANAtAAtsft 49, ~ M
emploves to return in belief that it would
hermit them to do 50 on the same basis
as the other roads.
Mr.. Tracy, in a statement, said the
Philadelphia district committee was en-
powered to act for the strikers on al
railroads entering Jersey City, New York,
Long Island and the territory rs Tar east
as Boston and az far south az Washington
and that therefore the settlement was
expected to bring the walkout in- that
section 0f the east to a a quick end. The
statement did not indicate what assur-
ance. If any, has been given by the rail-
roads. other than those entering IN
Philadelphia. to take back their striking
ernDloves on the same basis.
Announcement was made that q COM
rnittee Of FIVE representing the strikers IN
this section would leave for Washington
today to lay their wage demands before
the railroad labor board.
Meanwhile preparations were beng
made TODAY by the railroads here Tor q
general resumption OF traftlc. The pas
Senger service has been almost normal
for several DAYS but the freight situation
Is stil! serious Every effort. it was said.
viii be made to relieve the congestion as
quickly rs possible but with the most
favorable conditions, railroad officials
stated. il would take several days C
straighten out the tangle and get freight
movements back 70 normal.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-17
RAILROAD LABOR BOARD
BEGINS HEARING TODAY
Wage Demands OF Two Miiiiou
Workers Will be IN
vestigated.
Nv Associated P-ess 10 Every EveninS

BY Associated Press 20 Every EveninS
Washington, April l7.--Hearlngs on
the wage demands Of the country tNo
million railroad workers were begun 20
dav by the railroad labor board with w
y. DOak, vice-president 81 the 6roiher-
hood Of Trainmcn. presenting the en-
ployes case
X. NJ. Barton OF Tennessee, VINO taIlet
to arrive in time for the hrst mcetlnS
YESTERDAY. was present today and b
Wharton the other absent member Na-
expected before night. Temporary oihc,
have been established by the board ,n
the Union Station and hearings probably
viii be conducted there for two or three
weeks. when the board expects - es-
tablish permanent headquarters % Chr
cago.
Permanent oyganizatlou oi thc oOara
Will be deferred until after Mr.. Wharton
arrives
r II. Fitzgerald, presidcn; oi the Bro n-
crhood Of Railway and Ship Clerks. Freight
Handlers. Express and station Employees,
and j II Prhett Of New York, represent
ing the masters. mates and pilots associa-
ton. appeared before the hoard on behalf
Of steamship clerks and fcrcmen IN New
York. Mr. Fitzgerald said The New ing
land Steamship Association had refused
to give striking employees their old Jobs
and that the men now we've subject 70 t
virtual lockout.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-17
OLLIE MORRIS SAID
TO PUT UP CLAIM
OF SELF-DEFENCE
He Alleges He Was Attacked by
His Father, Derrick Morris,
Whom He Killed.
MOTHER BELIEVES
SON is DERANGED
Special Correspondence of Every Evening

cHtNidt ttOIANSDonNtttt VI tsNNAS bNNhAiAs
LAUREL, APRIL II.
The mother of Ollie Morris, l9-year-old
murderer of his father, Derrick b. Nor
ris, says she is perfectly willing to let the
law take its course. She saws she IL con-
vinced that the boy was not in his right
mind when the crime was committed and
that he had not been just right since
severe illness about two years ago. 1t is
her belief that her husband and son,
who left home on that fateful evening on
apparently the best of terms, had quar-
relied again on the road and the son killed
his father in an uncomfortable FIT OF
anger. She said that the story of the boy
robbing his father of $500 was false and
when captured the boy had no money.
She said between $50 and 500 was found
on the person of her husband. She does
not believe that Ollie had planned the
murder but in frenzy of fear thought OF
driving the horse and buggy with the
corpse of his father down the Delaware,
MARYLAND d Virginia Railroad track,
hoping that the oncomlng evening tram
would destroy all evidence of his decd and
that this trick occurred TO the boy only
after the deed was done.
Mrs Morris says that Ollie had come
near the home several times Thursday
morning and afternoon and had called for
some one to get him n brown cap, but
as they feared he was demented and
dangerous and might make an attempt on
the life of his mother, a brother and
brother-in-law, who were guarding the
house with shotguns, would not let him
approach
MORRIS CLAIMS SELF-DEFENCE.
GEORGETOWN, APRIL II.
According to the statement Of Ollie
Morris. he and his father started quar-
reling within a few yards of where the
crime was committed. the trouble evi-
IDENTIFY being over the young woman to
whom ycung Morris had been paying at
tention. The son AYERS that his father
commenced pounding upon him and dealt
him three hard blows about the head be
fore he turned against his father. He
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-17
STRIKERS QUIT THEIR
MEETINGS IN DISGUST
Dissatisfied With Failure of Lead
ers to Obtain Promised
Concessions.
BY Associated Press 70 Every Evenins

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
New York. April IA marked dis
Indignation Of the outlaw railway strike
in New York and vicinity, was claimed
today by railroad officials who said con-
ditions generally appeared brighter than
at anv time since the walkouts began.
Coincident with the continued I'M
provement III passenger service on virtual
fv all lines and headway made In moving
freight at congested terminals, groups Of
strikers in widespread areas commenced TO
return to work Some of the strikers quit
meetings IN disgust last night. according
to reports from railroad officials, while
others openly expressed their dlssatlsfae-
ton with the failure of their leaders 10
obtain promised concessions. The strikers
meetings were sparSley attended, the re-
ports said, and enthusiasm was reported
to be lacking.
II was impossible to confirm from union
sources here early today the statement
of William J. Tracy, chief OF the Penn
sylvania State Bureau of Mediation that
the settlement he effected with strikers in
the Philadelphia district last night would
send all strikers back to work in the New
York district
Railroad officials said the return Of the
men was due largely to the ultimatum Of
the railroad managers, expiring at noon
TODAY, after which time those who con-
tinue on strike will lose their seniority
standing with the companies. The Cen
tral Railroad of New Jersey and other
lines issued a statement that most OF the
returning strikers had been reinstated
Some strikers who were active in acts
of violence and intimidation were turned
away.
Several lines have partly lifted the
embargoes on freight Movements oi
food into this city improved greatly in the
last "A hours and the danger of short
age in foodstuffs was declared to have
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-17
DEADLOCK At BUFFALO.
. Assnciated - % Everv EvenLns

By Associated Press 60 Every Evening
Buffalo y. y April 17.-Peace negotia-
tions between striking railroad men, rail
executives and representatives Of the
brotherhoods came to a deadlock here
early today on the mems demand that AL
strikers be reinstated in their former posi-
tions. All other questions had been settled.
Edwin I. Hawley, Federal mediator, who
had been directing the negotiations, ex-
pressed disappointment. He reported
the situation to Washington by wire.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-17
ACCIDENT CASES.

Rufus Elliott, aged 81 years, an en-
plove of the Edge Moor Iron Co, was
treated at the Delaware Hospital for
lacerations of finger of his left hand
caused by its becoming caught in drill
press.
Samuel Nathan, proprietor of meat
shop at Tenth and Spruce streets, cut one
Of the fingers Of his left hand with a
cleayer tris morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-17
COLUMBUS SEES No
CHANGE IN SITUATION
By Associated Press to Every Evening

~ Assoriated Press to Every Evening
Columbus q. lADril Today marked
The beginninp of The second week Of the
sfrike of railroad Switchmen ia Columbus
With little change In the situation Strikers
daclere they are determined 70 remain on
strike until recognized BY the railroad
managers. Railroad officials still say they
will NOT deal with the inSurgent organiza-
ton and win insist upon the agreement
with he railroad brotherhood being
lived up 10.
Ranorts from Portsmouth say engineers
.tbere have endorsed resolutions condemn
INC the strikers and pledging loyalty to
the brotherhood.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-17
STRIKERS RETURN AT READING.
BY Associsted Press to Every Evening

By Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Reading, Pa, April 17.-CondItIons in
the Reading yard this morning were much
more encouraging, as a number OF the
men, it was stated, reported for work and
many more were expected TO return
this afternoon.
Notice from the Reading officials to call
the men and notify them of the action
taken between the leaders Of the men and
company officials in Philadelphia was
received here before 3 a. m. today and
callers were sent out. to notify the men.
The railway officials are hopeful as to
the outlook.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-17
POTATO CROP MAY BE
SHORT DUE TO STRIKE
ssociated Press TO Every Evening

By Associated Press TO Every Evening
Trenton. " j., April 1.-THE freight
embargo on various railway lines IN this
State due to strike conditions has held up
many shipments Of seed potatoes to New
Jersey farmers from outside points and
consequently the summer potato crop on
which many other States rely, probably
will be greatly reduced, it was announced
today by Alva Agee, secretary OF the
State Department of Agriculture. New
Jersey farmers. he said, would lose hun
dreds of thousands of dollars because
of inability to plant on time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-17
STRIKERS FIRM AT DETROIT.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Detroit April l7.-Striking switch
men IN the Detroit area continued to
prasent an unbroken front this forenoon
and the army Of idle factory hands created
nv the freight lie up was further increased
With the closing down of the plant Of the
Packard Motor Car Company,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-17
Conductor Killed, Engineer Injured.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Pittsburg, April I'D. G. Jones. con-
ductor, was killed, and Alexander Dun
mire, engineer, was injured in the East
Pittsburg yards of the Pennsylvania rail-
road today. The men, part of the crew
of the Manhattan Limited, had ahghted
from the train to investigate trouble which
the engine had developed and were stand
ing on the easthound track Steam from
the disabled engine enveloped them, and
they were struck by fast passenger train
going east
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-17
Cake Of Ice Breaks Iceman's Leg.

William Vandever, aged 33 years, 1910
East Fourteenth street, employed by the
Diamond Ice and Coal Company, sus-
tanned fracture of the right leg below the
knee this morning, when a cake of Ice
weighing $50 pounds fell upon him, while
unloading ice at the storehouse at Wand
ever avenue and Jessup street. He was re-
moved TO the Delaware hospital in the
police ambulance
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-17
c, D, P. PRIMARIES
FACT|ONAL FIGHT
ALL OVER STATE
Paramount Issue in Wilmington
is Control of City Com
mittee.
DELEGATE BATTLE
HOT IN SUSSEX

The Republicans of Delaware, IN their
primary election today, are engaged IN
factional conflict that extends from one
end OF the State to the other. 1t happens,
however, that the issue is not the same IN
the different localities.
While the prime object of the election
is to select delegates to the state conven-
ton. in Dover. next Tuesday, at which
national convention delegates will be
chosen who will have part in the nomin-
alton of Presidential candidate, that
phase of the matter is subordinated IN
nearly every locality.
The chief delegate fight is in Sussex
county. where an effort is besng made, not
so much to prevent the selection OF dele
CATION favorable to any particular eandi-
date for President, but, on the part OF
those hostile to Governor townsend, TO
prevent the election of delegation that
will nominate the governor as one OF the
national delegates This is the governor $
home county and il depends entirely on
that county-the result of todays primar-
les there whether he will go TO the ma
tional convention for each district and
Sussex is one of them-if caucus picks its
representatives in that behalf. The caucus
nominations. as a rule, are ratified by the
the delegates elected today are friendly
to the governor, he viii win at the con-
venton, but If they are not, he Will lose.
So tins Is the chief issue in Sussex Array
ed on one side is the governor and his
friends, and on the other side the Layton
influence.
Who will win is as yet uncertain. Both
sides are hard at work.
FIGHT IN VIII MINGTON.
Though an effort has been made &c
stir ND sentiment in behalf Of the candi
dacv OF General Leonard Wood for tbs
Presidency, there is no likelihood Of th'
convention selecting an instructed delega
ton. Therefore the most that Gen
/ Woods friends can hope for is that tn,
delegation, while uninstructed, will a.
least be friendly to Gen. Wood. Although
the campaign in that behalf has beer
made all over the State, there seems TO b'
more evidence of results in the upper end
so far as could be learned today
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-17
NEW DEMANDS BY
CHICAGO STRIKERS
DEFER SETTLEMENT
Hope for Immediate End of Strike
in Middle West IS Appar
entity Lost.
MEN ARRESTED ON BOND

By Associated Press 70 Every Evsning
Chicago April ~ Hope for imrnefiia'r
settlement n the rsil strike here apperen'-
" was defnitel, iost 40 nom today when
the Grand Indze officers. director and
trustees of the outlaw union rrIferat-
ed their original demand. ard added new
ones 70 the list
Chicago April ~ Today was sef ~
railroads 81 the time limit for outlaw
striker to return 20 work N sewers
important renters 10 The west and With
substantial assertions - insurgents al-
ready reported an early collapse n the
strike movement was believed - ~ ln
sight
Freight moved TO-DAY in central and
FAR western states on an increased scale
and IN many sections conditions were
RAPIDLY approaching normal Railroad
officials vent ahead with preparations
"a replace strikers who failed 70 heed tne
ultimatlm 70 return N work
Charles r Clyna. United States dls-
trirt attorney, rerpived information thar
strike leaders arrested az Chlcago tor vln-
lation ~ the Lever act intended 70 anan-
don their organizations and either re-
turn to work Or seek other employment
All the arrested leaders were ~ liberty
pending their hearing April p Ihose
iinaple 10 furnish bail we're release on
their own recognizances-
Railroad officials reported marked
lmprovement IN traffic conditions ln
Chicago wards. AIaior-Cenerai Wood.
who broke of an eastern speaking tour
10 return to Central Department head
quarters because of the strike. leit last
night for Nebraska alter announcing he
found traffic conditions improving through
ont the department lie said army m
tellieence officers found no evidence oi
connection between the strike and ]. VI
". activities.
Little change IN the strike situation ln
Michigan and Ohio was reported eariy
TODAY. Several hundred thousand indus
trial workers remained Idle awaiting fhe
reopening of factories closed uy a short
age Of fuel and raw materials.
Increasing movement 90 freight
nearly all points in the lar vest vas re-
ported By railway officials.