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COC1ERO STARTS SHORT RUN ON
PONCE BANK.

A cocaero who was not permitted TO
withdraw savings funds in his wife
name from the Credito & Ahorro Pom
ceno, in Po7ce, on Tuesday started a
run on tha savings department of that
bank during which approximately 500
of the Banks 5000 savings account
were Withdrawn.
The cochero was told that his wife
had to accompany him TO the bank and
approve the withdrawal or else that
he would have to present a power Of
Attorney. He hen became abusi We and
declared that he could not get the money
because the bank was not solvent.
He left the bank greatly excited and
inside OF thirty minutes returned with
a score of coachmen and other savings
account depositors who demanded their
I'm jney.
Although the bank officials and en-
ployae and other businessmen Of Ponce
tried 10 explain the situation and re-
assured the depositors, many Of them
insisted, in their excitement, to be paid.
This was done and for some time the
savings funds Withdrawals were heavy.
While these Withdrawals were being
made merchants and others were making
heavy deposits of cash to show their
confidence in the bank which is con
sidered among the most substantial and
conservative in the island.
Before the day was over many OF
those who had m de Withdrawals re-
turned to deposit their funds and a
notice posted by the bank that it would
remain open until 900 P NJ. to pay all
depositors tended to quiet the more
fearful.
, 1920-12-15
Lost

On the centre road one DRIVE SHAFT
end UNIVERSAL JOINT. Reward if
returned to Marine Barracks,
, 1920-12-15
RapOrel Line.

THE S. S. Copper" sailed from New
\ York Wednesday evening with $50
tons cargo for St. Croix.
The next sailing will be on the 9th inst.
ROPT. H. MERWIN & CO.;
Agents.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-19
TRA|NMEN RETURN
To FORMER JOBS
THIS MORNING
Radicals Who Tried to Stir Up
Trouble to be Elirni-
mated.
FREIGHTs ARE MOVED
STILL IN SESSION.

Conditions among the railroads were
almost normal today.
All of the men who quit their jobs last
week, are hack again, according 70 state
ments made today by railroad official
and as far as the local business IS con-
cerned everything is just as usual. Freight
trains are moving, but freight is not being
accepted for New York City, 80 that that
IS the only point where conditions have
not righted themselves.
The pennsylvania railroad officials
announced today that all OF the shopmeu
had returned to work and that all Of the
trainmen who bad quit were either at
work or within call
The same conditions were reported on
the Baltimore and Ohio and Philadelphia
and Reading
The freight embargo on the b. 0. has
heen lifted between Philadelphia and
Baltimore and freight is being moved as
rapidly as under normal conditions
All perishable freight however * being
moved on all roads. as il was last week,
and one OF the things that irritated the rail-
road arrangements were statements from
produce men that they could not get
supplies and consequently boosted their
prices. There was no foundation for such
stories or reasons for the boost IN price
the railroad officials say. The produce men
could get all the stuff they wanted, If
they wanted it.
The meeting Of the shopmen on Satlir-
day, when they decided TO return 10 work,
was an exciting one. Radical members,
il is said took seats near the front Of Odd
Fellows hall and whenever a gray-haired
worker urged the members TO return to
work, the radicals tried to shoot him
down. As a result of this activity among
red propagandists, II is said the trainmen
and shopmen propose to purge their
memberships of Red sympathizers and
|. ". ". 5 when the final vote was taken
to return the radicals di4not vote against
the motion and it prevailed unanimously.
There was a meeting of trainmen YES
terday, but the men had decided to re-
turn and there was no discussion Of further
quitting now.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-19
CHICAGO FACES NEW
STRIKE, $4,000 MEN
VOTE ON WALKOUT
Conditions Improved on West
and Far West Lines Tied Up
by Outlaw" Switchmen.
10 MORE LEADERS TAKEN
BY FEDERAL OFFICERS
BY Associated PRESS % Every Evening

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Chicago, April l9.-Threat Of new
strike among railroad employees IN the
Chicago district today confronted claims
of railroad managers and brotherhood
officials that the 'ins,irgent' switchmen :
strike had been broken and the situation
rapidly was returning To normal
Eight thousand frei ght handlers and
10000 railroad clerks employed on All
lines entering Chicago will take a strike
vote tonight after a conference today
with the railroad heads, George a. Wor-
rel. chairman Of the Chicago and North
western railroad clerks. announced. he
said he had been empowered 70 speak Tor
all the clerks and freight handlers.
In the swltchmen's unaut horned strike
continued Improvement IN traffic con-
ditions throughout the central and TAR
west was noted.
On tho Pacific coast railways operated
today for the FIRST time since the strike
without embargoes on porishabte freight.
.as result of a new Federal descent on
strike leaders az Chicago 10 men were
arrested. nine were released on their own
recognizance TO appear today, but Harold
Reading. chairman Of the board Of directors
of the United Enginenen's Association,
was sent TO Jail when he would not pledge
himself TO stay away from strike neetngs-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-19
ARMY REWARDS ESSAYISTS.
Prizes in School Contest viii be Pre-
scented Nav 8

The names of the winners OF the three
national prizes awarded in the army ma
tional school contest, selected by board
of Judges consisting of the Secretary of
War, General John J. Pershing and Cen
eral Peyton c. Marsh, have been an
nounced by Captain Otto A. Swoboda,
OF the Baltimore recruiting Office. The
winners are Donald l.. Campbell. Clinton
High School. Clinton, Iowa, first prize;
Marjorie Sheet. Chilhcothe High School,
Chillicothe, Missouri, second prize, and
Bette Bowen Eason. Desoto County
High school, Olive Branch, Mississippi.
Donald L. Campbell viii receive q gold
medal, Marjorie SheetZ a silver medal
and Bette Bowen Eason bronze medal
In addition TO the three medals each WIN
ner will be presented silver cup awarded
to the schools from which the winning
pupils came.
On MAY 5, 1920, Secretary of War
Baker will IN person present the three ma
tional prizes TO the winners Railroad
fares and all expenses will be paid 70
Washington and return for both winners
and parents or guardian.
Miss T. Louise Grove, Washington
County Female High School, Hagerstown,
Md, winner Of the Baltimore recruiting
district prize. e'il. receive autographed
letter from Secretary of War.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-19
RURAL NEW CASTLE
SITUATION CHAOTIC
Coleman du Pont Wins, but Re
suit as to Senator Ball is
Uncertain.

About the only thing sure as q result OF
the Republican primaries IN rural New
Castle county on Saturday afternoon ap-
pears to be that a convention delegation
was elected that is favorable to the re-
election OF T. Coleman du Pont as national
committeeman While the election will
take place at the national convention,
the selection will be made by the Delaware
delegation, and it is regarded as certain
that the rural New Castle delegation, as
well as Wilmington and the result OF the
State, seemingly, viii insist on a Coleman
du Pont delegation. The matter Of q
Presidential nominee is not likely to figure
seriously, the delegation being unlnstruct-
ed in that behalf.
In rural New Castle fight developed
against the election of United States
Senator Ball as one Of the national dele
gates. 1t was a personal opposition, some
former friends turning against the Sena-
tor because he has not done everything
they wanted him TO do However, il looks
as il the Senator had won, though the vote
is said TO be close II seems practically
assured that the Senator viii be elected
one Of the national delegates. Who the
other one viii be is not known The follow
ing, however have been mentioned. Col.
FL. A. du Pont, Alfred i. du Pont, Darling
ton Finn, William s. Hilles and James w
Foster
The Oragnlzation appeares 70 have won
IN the committee contests. Ii was said
today an effort may be made 70 hove
Senator Ball consent to again become
county chairman.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-19
SAVE US FROM TURKS
GREEKS ASK PATRIARCH
Ottoman Artillery Smelling and
Burning Village Near Isimid;
Attacking Forces Strong.
By Associated Press to Every Evening

BY Associated PRESS 10 Every Evening
Constantinople, April ia delega-
ton of Greeks arrived in Constantinople
today to appeal to the Greek patriarch
and the allies to send help TO a Greek
village about fifty miles east of Isimid,
on the Konieh railway The nationalist
bombarded the village on April ii and it
was burning when the delegation left on
April II.
The village has 5000 Greek and 300
Armenian inhabitants. The delegation,
originally comprising FIVE members, left
to seek outside aid The English occu-
pational forces, however, are unable to
send relief without instructions
The Turks at first demanded that the
village surrender all arms, the Greeks re-
fused because, according to the delegates,
it was believed this would mean certain
death. Consequently the Turks opened
an artillery fire. The Greeks entrenched
themselves and were making every effort
to defend the village when the delegation
left but fires had broken out throughout
the place The delegates believe it
impossible for the villages to repel the
Turks, who greatly outnumber them and
are better equipped.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-19
R. R. STRIKE BROKEN
At NEW YORK, MEN
RUSH BACK TO WORK
Majority Of Outlaws" Have Re
turned, General Manager
Spokesman Insists.
FREIGHT TRAINS START
TO BREAK BLOCKADE
Passenger Traffic Reporte d Nor
NAL, but Tubes" Are
Still Silent.
MEN BEING REEMPLOYED
,y hrsocla,ed -, fo - KvenIrE

BY Associated Press % Every Evening
New York, April Virtually normal
passenger service and resumption p.
heavy freight traffic marked what railroad
officials today said was che end % tho
strike of the railroad workers 10 the New
York district
Nearly All the men who went On strike
we're reported back az work and the rafi-
roads announced none ~ them bad tccu
refused unemployment
Men declared they were not striker bat
had been taking q vacation 10 q'ir--
tiOns were asked
Freight congestion IN terminals vas
serious today and railroad officials think
it will be several davs before . ran ~
cleared
Railroad managers announced theJ
would continue their effort r. hII place.
Of employees who have not returned
The Pennsylvania. the Long Island the
Central of New jersey and the New ork,
New Haven and Hartford passenger
service vas 90 per cent normal 1he
Tackawanna which was seriously crippled
by the walkOut posted nctice . rs ferry
houses that an train service starts AZ
a. m. today strike over.
Train dispatchers ~ the New York
Central reported q5 per cent ofthe striker
reported for work The FIRE. was riil
greatly handicapped and nearly al III
suburban trains operated today we're
maintained bv volunteer Normally 100
trains are run by the Erie for commuters
but only thirty were reported operating
today. The Pennsylvanfa $50 . clock
local for Philadelphia WIS run tins morning
for the first time since the strike began.
Increased ferry service enabled COM
rnuters from New Jersey 20 rearh the,
work IN Manhattan, although the Hndss4
tubes, through which most of this trathc
flows normally, remained ciOserl. The
Hudson and Manhattan Railroad which
has operated the tubes announced trat
services would be resumed AZ the earliest
minute for the safety of our passengers.
The road has not sufficIent men properly
qualified 20 operate the tralIls, the an
nouncernen- said and aafcn I'VE do not
thirk i safe 20 operate our service With
inexperienced men
Assistant Enginenen On the Pennsyl-
vania's electric locomotives have showed
no inclination 20 return the bulletin reac.
but the enginemen continue tc' return and
the assistants staying out do not se-
rIously affect the service.
Despite the return 20 work, 8pproXi-
mately 1000 strikers reconvened to-day
in Jersey City. Strikers remaining lndI-
Gated they would not take any action
until word was received from Edward
MeHugh, chairman of their executive
committee which left for Warrington %
consult with the new labor board m regard
rodnck consideration II their grievances.
The committee represents strikers ln
Jersey City, Hoboken anu other Pisces.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-19
THREATEN TO SUE
REV. {. |. HUBBARD
ON ISLANDER CHARGE
Because Minister Spoke Against
Effort to Amend Klair
Liquor Law.
FEELING RUNS VERY HIGH

As a result of his activities and ad-
dress before members of the Legislature
at Dover last Friday, in behalf of the
klair liquor bill. Rev. Carlisle L. Hub
bard. pastor OF St. Pauls NJ. +. Church
has been threatened with a suit for SLAM
der. The threat, came, the minister de-
clared today, from a man who was very
active in championing the cause OF the
persons who are seeking a modification
OF the klair bill.
During the course OF DIR. Hubbard S
address he quoted the printed statement
of Wilmington physician, to the effect
that those physicians who did not use
whiskev as a beverage, seldom prescribed
il as a medicine. This. it is understood
is the statement TO which the champion of
klair amendment took exception to.
Upon his return TO this city last Friday
night, DR. Hubbard was called on the
telephone by physician who had spoken
at the Dover hearing on the klair bill,
that day and who took the minister to
task for what he had said. The con-
versation, it is said. was an exciting one
and during which the threat TO institute
suit for slander was made.
The incident was referred TO by DR..
Hubbard at the morning service at st.
Paul's Church Yesterday morning. The
minister announced that he was going 10
20 to Dover today. IN order TO be in
readiness in case he should be needed in
support of the bill and opposed to any
amendment.
The Anti-Saloon League is assembling
data to be presented if necessary TO the
Legislature concerning some of the signers
TO a petition to the Legislature seeking
amendment of the klair bill. Among
those who signed, it is said. there are
eleven physicians who own drug stores
and where prescriptions could be filed.
There are Others who have signed ap-
plications. it is said, for liquor licenses for
saloon keepers.
The Anti-Saloon League supporters
today were confident that the amendment
would not be called out for vote, because
the ones seeking 20 amend the law that
Anti-Saloon League people feel do not
have votes sufficient to pass it.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-19
Quit Work to Form Union.

Work stopped on the new Delaware
Trust Building at Ninth and Market
streets this morning while the men took
time out to form a union. About 40
construction steel workers are involved
The job had been open both TO union and
non-union men, but the contractors, the
Bethlehem Fabricating Company, did not
recognize the card of the Boilermakers'
Union The union men on the Job then
sent for an organizer to form a local of the
Steel Workers Union. No demands for
pay are involved, as the men are receiving
81 10 an hour, and the interruption to work
is exp ected TO be short.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-19
CHEESE CLUB IN H.C.L. WAR
New Workers in Overalls Also
Garry Lunch Boxes in More
Than Dollar Bite" Protest.
nv Associated Press 20 Every Evening

New York, April 10.-The Cheese Club,
which introduced the South's overall cam
paign 10 New York last week, today
started brand new attack on high prices
by urging overall wearers and others 70
carry lunch boxes from Home to work.
Dollar and more" lunches are the reason
for the latest move.
Enthusiastic proponents OF the. idea
claim that in addition TO the value OF eat
ing comparatively cheap. wholesome
homemade lunch, considerable time, now
spent in crowded restaurants at the noon
hour, will be saved. The club points ont
that this extra time, If spent IN strolllng
in the fresh air will be beneficial 70 the
health.
81. Thomas. Ont, April l9.-The Over
all crusade in the United States has spread
over the border Of Canada and clubs have
been organized here and at several nearby
towns. More than 300 employees Of the
Michigan Central railroad have joined
the local club The Wallaceburg, Ont,
club was organized today with large
membership.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-19
LEGISLATURE MAY
GIVE WAY To THE
COP. CONVENTION
There is Also Talk of a Long Re
cess Following This
Week.
TO AWAIT ACTION
ON SCHOOL CODE
Brooklyn Daily Eagle.
Special Dispatch from stan CORES espondent

NppGIal tplsratED from stan
STArE HoU-E. Dover, A, MI 10.
tentative program suggested this
morning provided for adjournment Of the
Legislature from this afternoon until
Wednesday morning and from the last Of
the week until the commission appointed
TO revise the school code is ready To report.
Because of the Republican State con-
vention assembling here, the Legislature
will probably not convene tomorrow.
Governor Townsend has not vet acted
OF the resolution providing for revision
of the school code. nor ON any other lcgfs-
lation of the special session.
The members of the House of Repre-
sentatives who signed pledge not to vote
for ratification OF the proposed amendment
TO the constitution of the United States
extending the right of suffrage 10 women
said today their position is unalterable.
They are pledged not only for this session
OF the Legislature but any other special
session Governor Townsend might call.
Committee meetings engrosscd the
attention of the legislators this morning.
Without transacting any business the
House recessed until this afternoon.
Senator Handy presided over the Senate
in the absence of President pro tempore
Short, who had gone to Wilmington.
The House bill appropriating s25, 900
for the purchase of autl-hog cholera serum
and virus was reported favorably to the
Senate.
ELsNERE LOAN FI6HT.
A delegation came 10 Dover today to
oppose the bill authorizing Elsmere to
borrow $4,000 for street improvements
They said Elsmere needs sewers more than
improved streets
William G.. Robelen, r. G.. McFali,
". s. Haigh and J. Fred Parsons were
members of a delegation which came from
Claymont to oppose the bill suspendlng
purchase of school sites and construction
OF school houses until July 10. Claymont
is erecting a new school building and pas
sage of the bill would unnecessarily delay
operations there.
Many groeers from Wilmington OPP
posed the bill repeating the law authorizing
the attachment of 10 per cent OF wages of
non paying debtors in New Castle coun-
ty.
There was considerable criticism to-
day of the bill increasing the salary of the
secretary of the state Highway Depart
ment from $4,000 to $1,000 per annum,
which has passed the Senate and been
reported favorably To the House. George
FRANCIS, son OF representative fFahclsi Is
the incumbent. TIE proposed salary is
more than the sum paid to the governor,
the secretary of state or the attorney
general IL is reported that the highway
secretary does the work of three men and
there has arisen the question whether it
would be better to increase his salary or
apportion his duties among three men,
which would entail additional cost.
Not YithstandInQ IL is alleged they are
not needed, New Castle county will con-
tinue to employ five assessors in Whining
ton The House has stricken from It's
calendar a bill providing for their dis
continuance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-19
OVERALL CLUB.
Pusey & Jones Employees to Pro-
test Against High Priced
Clothing.

The first overall club to 10 organized
in this city was formed at noon today at
the Pusey and Jones plant with 10 mem
beTs. There are many other applicants for
admission but this was all that a register
ing committee had time to register this
noon.
The officers OF the Organization are
President. John Laurer; Vicc-President,
Charles Baird; Secretary, Harry Lux.
The membership comprises attaches Of
the office force as well as Others who are
engaged in active work Of building ships.
1t Is the intention of the men to wear the
overalls as a street dress, as a protest
against the high cost of clothing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-19
STRIKERS CLAIMS TO WAIT
r. X. BOARD DECIDES
' Assoeiated Press 10 Every Evenina

by Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington, April 19.-The railroad
labor board announced today that it
would not consider complaints from
striking railroad men.
The boards statement said it would
not receive, entertain or consider any
application or complaint from any parties
who were not complying with the trans
portation act or who were not adopting
every means TO avoid interruption Of the
operation of the roads growing out of
any disputes.
Immediately after the board convened
today representatives of striking railroad
men in New York, New Jersey, New
England and the Middle West were re-
ceived by the board. They were accom-
panied by Representatives Egan and
McGlennon of New Jersey.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-19
500 READING MEN BACH:
COAL TRAINS MOVING
: Associated Press 70 Every Evening

BY Associated Prpss % EVtrF LVrnlng
Reading. Pa. Apui lq.--With the
return 20 work Of 100 rallrl,adprs WIN
were out in this city tins snd uf -he
Reading system presented unusual sccnes
OF activity today.
Shifting engineers are again lt WorA,
the side tracks which are biorked elih
freight cars are being clcared and by thl-
evening there viii he q iill movement CI
hard coal shipments u viii take ncar.,
a week 10 bring back conditions to nornal
The men who were out on strike On their
oficial statements caD their neriod oi
idleness a vacation
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-19
He Had Piled Up the Four Beds in the Cell and Set Them
on Fire Intentionally, 1t is Believed, Presumably in an
Effort to End His Life
RESIGNS HIS. PASTOHATE
AFTER 80 YEARS. SERVICE
Rev. Francis H. Moore Of Middle
town Hands a Surprise to
His Congregation.
Special Dispatch From STAFF Correspondent

Special Dispatch From STAFF Correspondent
Middletown, April l9.-Rev. Francis
Fl. Moore, pastor of Forest Presbyterian
Church, of this town, handed in his
resignation as pastor of the church, yester-
day morning. following the usual services.
He did not assign any reason for his action
except that he felt the time had come for
him to leave His resignation was ac-
cepted, with regret. by the church mem
bers.
DR.. Moore recently completed thirty
years of service as pastor of the church.
No time was arranged for his leaving but
it will probably be about the 18th of May.
1t is probable DR. Moore and his family
will make their home in Philadelphia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-19
PLAN MAY DAY STRIKE.
Fren ch Labor 70 Demand With
drawal of Troops From
Ruhr Basin.
: Associated Press to Every Evening

Paris. April I9.-Demands for with
drawal of French forces sent INTO German
cities east Of the Rhine, abandonment Of
new colonial expeditions, such as that in
Syria at present and release of the class of
1918. from the colors, are made in q mani
festo issued by the General Federation Of
Labor in calling upon workmen to JOIN
in the MAY day strike These measures
should be adopted, it is said, to show the
world that France wishes for peace.
Instructions by the Federation de-
clare the strike is to DC undertaken in
collaboration with workers of other coun-
tries and add
'Militarists capitalists and profteers
are responsible for present economic
conditions which ought to disappear.