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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-26
GENERAL SEWARD DEAD.
Son Of Lincoln's Secretary Of State
Was Brave Officer and Later
a Successful Banker.
- Assoc,ated Press "a Everv Evenine

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Auburn, y Y. April General
William H. Seward, son Of Secretary Of
State William H. Seward. who served In
Lincoln's cabinet during the war, died to-
day after a long illness, aged 81. With his
brother. the late Frederick Seward, he
was president in Washington much o. the
period OF the civil war and knew Lincoln
intimately
General Seward led the l3Sth New
York Volunteers, which later became the
Ninth Heavy Artillery In the battle
OF The Monocacy his horse was shot
under him and he was wounded, being
commended by General Lew Wallace a,
having acted with rare gallantry" He
was later commissioned brigadier-general
by Secretary Stanton, who wrote the
commission in his own hand, awarding It
''for gallant meritorious services.
After the civil war General Seward
entered the banking business and had
conducted the banking house Of W. II.
Seward and Company, Inc. He was q
director In many large corporations, in
cluding the American Express Company
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-26
LEGISLATORS START
INVESTIGATION At
COUNTY PRISON
Begin Inquiry Authorized by the
State Legislature. Now in
Session.
PROBE TO BE THOROUGH

With view to ascertaining the true
facts concerning managerial aifairs AT
the county workhouse, which have been
extensively aired later, committee ap-
pointed bv the Legislature for that pur-
pose made start in that behalf today
The legislative committee comprises
senators Thomas I. Gormley and J.
Prank Alice and Representatives John t..
McNabb and William Lyons, Jr. All are
residents of Wilmington except Senator
Alice.
All sorts of wild reports have been In
circulation, and q short time ago former
prisoners at the institution made some
serious charges at a hearing gwen by
members of the Legislature. In order TO
get at the truth and learn all the facts, u
POSSIBLE, this committee was appointed.
IL expects to be able TO report on Its ind
ings when the Legislature reconvenes on
Nav ), and. If warranted. there may be
some recommendation.
The action. which followed the re-
cent grand jury probe, was directly pre-
cipitated at Dover by the introduction OF
bill changing the method of appointing
trustees of the workhouse, giving the
governor the appointing power and end
ing the terms of the present board IN June
VI this wear Under the present plan the
trustees are appointed by the judges OF the
courts resident in New Castle county.
Many doubt the wisdom Of such change,
while there are some who favor It.
The start awaited the arrival OF Senator
Alice. who came up ON the Ills train.
He was met at French street station by
his colleagues on the committee and
they went TO the workhouse together.
The investigation viii probably con-
sume several days. Representative Nc
Nabb says the committee intends TO con-
duce q thorough investigation and has
been assured the hearty cooperation OF
Warden Plummer and the trustees.
Speaking of the "honor system that
has been inaugurated at the workhouse
under the direction Of Warden Plummer,
Mr.. McNabb said: The committee is
much interested in this new plan at the
workhouse. The members are strongly IN
favor of il, feeling that it is humane and
decided step in the advancement of the
interest of the inmates OF the institution
and the general public.
Prior TO going to the workhouse the
members of the committee had con-
erence in Wilmington. the understanding
,eilg that they were TO visit the pris on tins
afternoon.
The committee arrived at the workhouse
about 2 o clock.
In view Of the fact that the prison rules
BAR tho doors TO ex-convicts, unless they
are committed BY the court, the question
mas been raised relative to Everman
Martin, former convict, who hss an
peared before the committee, and who. II
had been thought, might be desired by the
committee TO aid in the investigation.
What authority the committee has in a
matter OF this sort is problematical.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-26
ALL PARIS WORKERS To
co ON STRIKE MAY DAY"
City Faces Almost Complete Pa
ralysis for Forty eight Hours
at Least.
sy Associated press TO Every EveaIng

Sy srf0rfats1 Fres% 70 Every EFeain+
Paris, April 26-This city faces an
almost complete paralysis Of business on
Saturday, May ] IS the result Of large
number Of unions voting 70 join the labor
demonstration by calling general
strike
Hotel, postoffice, telephone and tele-
graph, local surface transportation and
gas and electrical workers, all unIonized
workers on the payrolls ofthe municipality
with the exception Of health officers, and
a large number of less important branches
Of labor will participate IN the strike.
Work in most lines viii be resumed after
"a hours but the walkout Of telephone
and telegraph employees viii interrupt
communication.
Teachers will remain on duty and food
stores will be open, at least part OF the
day.
Decision of the Congress Of French
railway workers to call a strike to enforce
demands threatens a new danger, II
the men lay down their tools before
Saturday Whether the finish hgtIt Tor
immediate naturalization Of the railways
and compliance with their other demands
Is brought on bv the raIlwayTnen, how
ever. now appears to depend upon the
cooperation OF the general confederation
Of labor. which is not considered as
ANXIOUS for a general movement as the
new extremist majority OF the railroad
men. II Is pointed out that this group
comprises little more than half Of the
railroad organization membership Of $780,
600.
The governments policy, either as
regards the May Day demonstrations or
the prospective railway strike has not
been officially announced, out It is known
that it would include an immediate
mobilization Of the railroad men 70
break the strike, as was the case In
February. As to the May Day demon
strations, It is understood that the
government plans call for even more
vigorous action than last year. At that
time the efforts TO clear the streets ended
with the troops charging the crowd and
firing on the strikers, casualties occurring
IN the Rue Royale, and before the church
Of the Madeleine, while cavalry was used
TO disperse crowds which resisted the
orders Of the authorities.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-26
HOUNDS TO TRAIL SLAYER
Michigan Officials Determined to
Run Down Murderer Of Pom
tiac Phone Operator.
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening

Pontiac, Mich, April 26.-City and
county authorities early today were still
without definite clue as To the identity Of
the murderer Of Miss Vera cbncider, ~
year-old telephone supervisor, who was
found early Sunday apparently choked TO
death on the porch Of an unoccupied
dwelling.
Arrival Of bloodhounds from Man
chester, Ohio, was awaited this morning.
To give the animals every assistance IN
tracing the murderer, the police roped of
the space around the house 70 keep crowds
from destroying footprints about the
place.
The ground surrounding the dwelling,
which was in one Of the city's best resi-
Dental sections, gave evidence, accord
ing TO the officers, that a struggle had
taken place.
The authorities have not yet obtained
a description Of the man with whom Miss
Schneider is said 10 have been seen by
friends about midnight Saturday.
The bloodhounds which we're put on the
trail late today led officers only as far
as the curbing in front Of the house where
Miss Schneider's body WAS found.
Officers expressed the belief that the
girl was driven to the unoccupied dwelling
in an automobile.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-26
ADRIATIC SETTLEMENT LEFT
TO ITALIAN AND JUGO-SIANS
By As.ocIated press 70 gvcry Evening

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
San Reno, April 26.-The Council Of
Premiers AZ the request OF Premier Nitti
OF Italy and Foreign Minister Trumbitch
OF Jugo-Slavia. will allow the AdTiatic
question 10 remain in negotiation between
the Italian and Jugo-Slav government Is
IT was learned today
Reports that the Adrlatic question,
including the disposition of Plume, would
be settled by the San Reno council in
accordance with President Wilson's pro-
gram, appeared from San Reno advices
last night TO be at least premature
1t was stated that the settlement pro
posed by Premier Nitti, although following
generally the lines of President Wilson s
note Of December 9. varied from IL by
including a constitution for the buffer
state of Fiume, to which both the French
and British Premiers objected, considering
that IL limited too largely the character Of
the new state
Both the French and the British dele
cations, it was said. informed Premier
Nitti that Italy should either accept Presi-
dent Wilson's plan or abide by the pact
OF London, which gave Fiume 20 the Jugo-
Slavs.
Inc supreme NonHhh osNaia its ~! n
this morning with the intention OF finish
ing its remaining Iabors before night.
The rrerniers had important decisions to
make. chiefly those concerning the form
in which the note Of Germany, setting
forth the allied position with regard TO
execution of the treaty of Versailles,
should be drawn, and the Adriatic settle
ment.
The French and Italian delegations
expect to leave San Reno tonight The
British train has been ordered TO be ready
ut 1880 clock tomorrow morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-26
BOY IN TROUBLE.
Accused TO Have Taken Relatives None,
OStensibly to PLAY the Races"

Warren Sheppard, Is years old, APP
peared in Municipal Court this morning,
charged with stealing $40 from the home
Of his sister-in-law, where be lived The
case was continued for two weeks. When
he was arrested at the French street sta
lion. Sheppafd had bought a roundtrip
ticket t. Havre &c Grace Md, and is said
TO have admitted taking the money in
order TO play the races.
William Butler, co,ored, was held in
$500 bail for trial ON the charge of stealing
suit of clothes and pair Of shoes from his
roommate. Thomas Bryant. The articles
were found by the police in a pawnshop on
the day after Bryant had missed them from
the room at East Front street. The
charge against James Daniels, who had
been arrested on suspicion Of taking part
the theft, was not pressed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-26
CONGRATULATES CITY
Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
Compliments .on Whining
tons Growth.

William L. Budd, secretary OF the
Chamber of Commerce. has received a
telegram from the Cleveland Chamber
of Commerce congratulating Wilmington
on its growth. A copy of the telegram
reads as follows:
Cleveland. Ohio, April q.
William T. Budd, secretary. Chamber
of Commerce, Wilmington, Del.
The Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
hastens to congratulate Wilmington on
her splendid showing in the census enum-
Grafton just announced. We congratu-
late on your share in Wilmington S
growth and also on your larger opportuni-
ties in the future for useful service TO a
greater number of people.
Cleveland Chamber of Commerce.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-26
HUNS MUST CARRY
OUT TREATY TERMSl
ENTENTE INSISTS
Will Unite and Occupy More Of
Germany if Necessary, Coun-
Gil Decides.
JAPAN JOINS FRANCE
AND BRITISH IN STAND
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
San Reno, April 26.-The Supreme
Council today adopted the Franco-British
declaration with regard 10 Germany after
inserting a clause declaring its readiness TO
take all measures, even the occupation Of
additional German territory, If neces-
sary, to assure the carrying out of the
treaty of Versailles
The adoption Of this clause gave rise
to some discussion, Premier Nitti Of Italy
opposing military measures. Premiers
Millerand ,and Lloyd George, however,
showed the Italian prime minister the
necessity of considering such an even
tuality, and Foreign Minister Hyrnans Of
Belgium, and Baron Matsui, the japanese
ambassador 20 France, joined them in
this point Of view, which was adopted by
the council
The text of the declaration, which was
practically pleasing TO the French, will be
published this evening.
II was announced that representatives,
Of the allies will meet the German Chan
cellor at Spa, Belgium, on May 25.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-26
PENNSY MOVING FREIGHT
RAPIDLY AT PITTSRURG

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Pittsburg. Pa. April 26.--Vuh vard-
men returning % their old places in
increasing numbers and volunteers taking
the places Of those who are sui out. raii-
roads entering Pittsburg reported an in-
creased freight movement today
The Pennsylvania announced that
4l.1lS freight cars were moved IN the
past "a hours in the central region anG
the Pittsburg and Lake Erie stated that
al emergency freight had been cleared
out OF the yards. Absence of striking
firmen, it was added. prevented normal
freight movement, Baltimore ana OHIO
freight movement also was reported bet
ter
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-26
DEAD FROM GAS.
Gust Chryson Found Dead in
Lodging House With Stove
Jet Open.

Gust Chrysson. 81 years. SIS West
Front street. was found dead in bed about
7.45 last night By his brother. Jerry
Chrysson, in his room in lodging house.
Death is believed TO have been due to gas
from an open Jet Of stove. Deputy Coro-
ner Nichols has taken charge Of the body
and Coroner Bullock will hold an inquest
Upon going to visit his brother last
night, Jerry found the door locked. Smell
ing gas, the door was broken open, and
the room was discovered to be full of gas
fumes and the body OF the dead man
stretched on the bed in his night clothes
II is thought Chrysson went to bed and
failed to turn off the gas properly.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-26
PRICE OF WIVES ADVANCES.
Increased BY War From -Four TO Eight
SDearheadS
Bv Associated Press TO Everv Eyenine

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
London, April lS.-Lord Dewar, who
has just returned from Central Africa,
in giving an account OF his travels there
said the increased cost of living in the
district he visited was reflected in the
higher price for wives paid by the natives
Whereas a fine sixteen-hands-high
wife cost four spearheads in pre-war
days, she now costs eight spearheads,
Lord Dewar said, and in the cattle dis
tricts the price of wife at present
is eight COWS instead of fou.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-26
MILL WORKERS PLAN STRIKE.
N. T.. Operatives Will Renew War for
44-Hour Week.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Boston, April 26.-Delegates from New
England centers who attended conference
of the amalgamated textile workers Of
America here returned to their local unions
today with authority TO initiate a move
ment for a hour work week, a so per
cent increase in pay and recognition of
the organization. The conference voted
to support morally and financially any
action taken by the local units to gain these
objects, it was announced.
The textile centers represented by dele
gates, and in which action was authorized
include Providence and Cities inMassachu-
setts and New Hampshire.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-26
Noted Educator Dead.

BY Associated Press % Evcry Evening
Chicago, April %. DR.. Wlhs.a Cleaver
Wilkinson, aged s., professor OF poetry
and criticism at the University OF Chicago.
fall. DIR. Wilkinson was ordained Bap-
tist minister in 1859 and had held pas
torates at New Haven, Conn, and Cin-
clnnah o.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-26
NO PROHIBITION RULING.
Constitutionality of Amendment
and Enforcement Act Still
Before Supreme Court

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington, April 26.-The Supreme
Court failed again today to hand down
pecision on the constitutionality of the
prohibition amendment and the enforce
Inent act
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-26
Eel, From Fire Engine and Hurt.

jeremiah Haley, AZ, of 1927 West
Second street, was thrown from the Wec-
cacoe Chemical engine at Fourth and
Jackson streets early this afternoon while
on the way TO a fire at Ninth and Madison
streets. He was badly bruised about te
head and knees. He was taken to Dela-
ware Hospital.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-26
Fouracre for Treasurer.

Thomas 5. Fouracre of Middletown, it
was announced today. viii be candidate
for the Republican nomination for county
treasurer. Mr.. Fouracre Is a well-known
Republican and former Incml-er of the
Levy Ce,,,f
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-26
FEAR Of BLACKLIST
SENDS N.Y.STRIKERS
BACK TO THEIR JOBS
Predicted WaIkout ofD., l.. 81 w.
Engineers Failed TO Material
ize Today.
TRAIN SERVICE BETTER
ON ROADS IN THE WEST
By Associated Press 20 Every Evening

by Associated Press 20 Every Evening
New York. April 26. 81. m. Id
ward McHugh. leader Of the railroad
strike in the New York district, an
nounced today that strikers had gone
into session in Jersey City 70 organize
a new union N include the 1000
members Of ~ locals throughout the
country whose charters according n
wcHugh, have been revoked BY the
"big four" brotherhoods
New York, April 2G.-Fesr 81 q Black
list which would bar them permanently
from employment appeared 70 be one 81
the driving forces today behind the
steady breakup of the railroad workers
strike reported by railroad oficiale
Although no hint Of such p plan has
come from the rnanagcrs, possibility n
is adoption was discussed freely by SOM
strikers after they learned a. q mass meet
ing last night that nine locals N the Brother
hood Of Railroad Trainmen IN he Nev.
York-New Jersey district had lost their
union charters by action of brotherhood
officials.
Some Of the strikers predicted that The
next step Of the railroads, which already
have deprived strikers Of their seniority
privileges, would be an edict against re-
employment Of men still out.
officials Of the lines continued TO-DAY
their optimistic statements " last wees
that traffic was fast returning 70 normal
and that the effects Of the strike soon would
wholly disappear.
The predicted strike Of engineers on The
Iackawanna railroad failed n develop
this morning, according 70 officials - The
road, who stated that passenger service
was normal and freight service improving
hourly.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-26
Fire in Yard at Ninth and Madison.

An alarm from box No 2S, at 35 this
afternoon, called the firemen 10 Ninth and
Madison, where q small blaze in yard in
the rear of q drug store had caused TIE
scare. No damage was done.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-26
Meathhr Forecast.

BY Associate Press 60 Every Evening
Washington. April 26.--Weather fore
cast for Delaware:
Rain tonight and Tuesday somewhat
warmer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-26
Amusements Tonight

Play yhouse--'' Jack O'Lanteru.
Garrick Vaudeville.
Queen Behind the Door
Majestic Sinners.
Savoy She Loves and Lies.
hialto--- The Gunflghter,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-26

Certified milk for infants. Clover
Dairy Co.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-26

A safe spring tonic. Clover Dairy
milk.-Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-26

Friendship Active Association dance
80 cents.--Adv.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1920-05-22
NEW WAY OF

THIS SALE WAS DEVELOPED UNITED DRUG CO. AS AN ADJ
vEKTsMG PLAN RATHER THAN SPEND LARGE SUMS MONEY
IN OTHER WAYS TO CONVINCE YOU GOODS
THEY ARE SPENDING 1T ON THIS SALE IN PERMITTING
YOU FULL SIZED PACKAGE OF HIGH STANDARD
FOR 1T COSTS MONEY TO GET NEW CUSTOMERS
TAKEN If THE GOODS PLEAsE
YOU.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-04-09
STRIKERS HOOT UNION HEAD URGING
THEM TO RETURN TO THEIR SWITCHES

Chicago, April S.-A free-for-all ora
torical contest developed when s. E.
Heberling, international president Of
the Switclmen's union, attempted at a
meeting Thursday to persuade 500
strikers to return to work. The meet
ing at first broke up. reformed, and
then melted away when Heberling de-
parted. Many times the union officer
was forced to quit talking while the
crowd hooted.
wall street" and Are you with us
or against us?" the men shouted as
Heberling told them strike now was
unwise.
wait and you will get the increase
you need in lawful fashion," he
urged. You are under contract with
the railroads and a strike would be un-
lawful. Do you think switchmen are
bigger than the government?
Patrick Henry and George Wash
ington were rebels. too" E. E. Kerr,
Chicago, yardmens' association organ
izer, answered. you say we can't
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-04-09
YANK ORPHANAGE
BURNED BY TURK;
1000 HOMELESS
Yonkers Man Gets All
Children Safely Out;
to Be Sent to Cyprus:
Village Destroyed.

Constantinople. April s.-fBy The
Associated Press).-1urks have de-
stroyed the village Of Harouniyi. north
east Of Adana. and burned the American
orphanage there. Two thousand Armen,-
an orphans were removed under fire and
taken to Adana in safety by William
Gilbert. Jr.. Of Yonkers. n. Y. They will
probably be sent to Cyprus.
Turkish aationalists have taken over
control Of the village Of Bardizaj. about
80 miles from Constantinople. but there
are few indications Of trouble in Ana
tolia,
Hadjin. north Of Adana. is still cut
off from the outside world and other
Armenian villages are seiged by the
Turks. Hundreds Of refugees are arriv-
ing in Adana daily.
Great Falls daily tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1895-1921, 1920-04-09
FAMILY AFFAIR,
DON 7 BUTT IN,
U.S.RUHRSTAND
France Explains Vainly;
Washington Refuses to
Alter View Germans
Should Deal With Reds.

Washington, April $50 far as car
be learned here, state department action
in regard to the Ruhr incident has beer
confined to an expression of opinion to
the effect that the German government
should be permitted to send into the
Ruhr valley any reasonable number OF
troops necessary to restore order in
that section and to maintain its suprem
acy.
This position was clearly stated by
the department about 10 days ago in
answer to an inquiry from the German
government as to the willingness of the
entente powers and America to allow
such force to 80 into the disturbed
country. The French government was
fully informed Of the American position
and, SO far as can be learned, while there
have been some Conversations" ON the
subject between Ambassador Wallace
and Premier Millerand at Paris, there
has been no change in the position of the
United States.
Extent of Disorder Is Test
The American view has been that the
whole issue turns on the question Of
fact as to the extent of the disorder in
the Ruhr district and the ability Of the
Ebert government to maintain it's con-
troll there with the small force Of gend-
permitted by the terms of the
and peace treaty. In the
course Of the Conversations" between
Wallace and the French
foreign office. 1t is understood that the
latter set out as the French view that
no conditions existed in the valley to
Justify the entry of a large force Of
German regular troops, which in fact,
was calculated to add to the disorder.
French Feared for Coal Supply.
Moreover. the French government
was apprehensive that, in their despera-
ton. the red forces in the Ruhr valley
would effect permanent injury upon the
coal mines from which the French ex-
pected to draw heavily for several years.
Ambassador Jusserand called at the
state department on Wednesday, pre-
sumably to reinforce the statement
which Premier Millerand had made to
Wallace. No announce
nent has been made as to the result
II this conference. but it is understood
hat there has been no change in the
attitude of the state department.