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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22
TOWN MANAGER OF
NORFOLK TELLS OF
BENEFITS DERIVED
How Commission Form of Gov
ernment With Direct Super
vision Pays Virginia City.
ELIMINATE ALL POLITICS

Improved municipal conditions with
lower tax rate and a cooperation among
the citizens that the city of Norfolk, Va,
never experienced before, tells the story,
according to Charles f. Ashburner, town
manager of Norfolk, of commission form
of government and elimination OF politics
in city administration. Mr.. Ashburner
was the speaker this afternoon at the
luncheon attended by members OF the
Chamber of Commerce ,Kiwanis Club and
Rotary Club, and to which members OF
City Council and city officials, with the
mayor, had been invited. Many OF the
city officials unfortunately had other
pressing business engagements that pre-
vented them from attending, but the
business life Of the city, as represented by
manufacturers and professional men were
strongly in evidence among the diners.
The two big features contributing TO
the success of commission form of
government, the kind that Norfolk has,
with FIVE men elected at large and no
political ticket, are the elimination OF
politics and the cooperation that the
community has shown IN forwarding the
plan None of the commissioners were
elected to any one position on the COM
mission, but after they had been selected,
they named the places they were TO bill
themselves. Through the operations OF
the commission with town manager
whom they selected, the amount ot red
tape in the transaction of business is re-
dticed to minimum and the work Is adj
vanced months and years ahead OF ordi-
nary methods of procedure with the usual
town and city council.
One of the pleasing features TO the edu-
cational system In the Is months that
the commission form of government has
been in effect in Norfolk, has been the
fact that this city which has about the
same population as Wilmington, has
increased the salaries ofits school teachers,
the total increase being S50i 900. Ii the
financial plans do nat go awry, II Is ex-
pected that the tax rate Will be reduced
because of more equitable system of
tax collections put into effect,
Some of the achievements that MIR.
Ashbuner considered noteworthy was the
establishment OF a domestic relations
court, city planning commission, port
commission, public utility commission,
establishment Of aplsyground commission
with thirteen breathing spots already
established, contagious disease hospital
within the city, free dental clinics, use
of army base piers, bonding of city for
six million for water plant, sewering OF 81
treets, % streets paved and Is under
construction.
ELIMINATE ALL POLITICS.
On the elimination of politics in ths
selection Of the commission. MIR. Ash
burner laid particular emphasis Through
such a plan a commissioner did not
Continued TO page
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22
STRIKES HOLD UP WORK.
Port Construction Delayed a
Month and Inspection Trip
Indefinitely Put OFF.

The railroad strike has seriously inter-
fered with the construction of the city
produce wharf and the final completion
of the unit may be delayed from June
TO July as a consequence. The work has
advanced to that stage where lumber is
needed for the further progress of concrete
work. The lumber was shipped and is on
its way here, somewhere, but its arrival
that~was expected last week has not been
announced Lumber from local concerns
has been obtained, but not in sufficient
quantities to proceed rapidly with the
work.
The railroad strike and stevedore
strikes in New York City has also held
up the Board Of Harbor Commissioners
from making their trip of wharf inspection
in New York City. The trip had been
planned for last week, then postponed to
this week, and again put off because the
stevedores are not working in large enough
force to demonstrate the up-to-date pier
and dock system that in normal times af-
fords New York City superior service.
This latter defect has embarrassed the
harbor commissioners, because they are
holding back final decision Oh certain de-
tails until this New York inspection has
been made.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22
CHICAGO STRIKE LEADERS
YIELD TO UNITED STATES
By Assoc.ater Press b 80 Evening

By Associated Press 20 tEsry Evening
Chicago, April 22.--The next move of
insurpent railroad strikers N the ChlcagO
district split by q revolt AGAINST their
own leaders, was awaited today by Fed
eral officials and railroad representative
while traffic conditions throughout -le
middle and far west rapidly returned -
normal
In the Chicago dis net which first fer
the weight Of the strike, livestock move
ment Yesterday was reported greater than
a wear ago and the railroads announced
LIS carloads of coal were moved ON
the Pacific coast cars being placed tor
fruit shipments.
Several rebel" leaders. repudate,i
Yesterday BY the strikers when AZ mass
meeting they counselled ending the walk
out because they could not hght the
government. abandoned the strike ami
led small groups Of switchmen back % the
wards.
John CSrllnau. president OF the Chicago
Yardmen : Association the first body
70 20 out on the unauthorized strike. was
in conference TODAY with strikers to de-
termlne what course 10 pursue. He was
released from Joliet. lis, ial YESTERDAY
on bonds, but TOO late 10 attend the meet
ing at which the strikers cried down the
referendum and returning - work.
Grunau announced several days ago
he would urge the men 10 call Of the
strike but said he had no authority -
order them back 70 work.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22
TO CONTINUE STRIKE;
5000 OUTLAWSVOTE
At NY. CONFERENCE
Will Appeal 70 Men Nov AZ Wof-
TO Join in Spread Of
Walkout.
ERIE REJECTS TERTas
OF MEN TO RETURN
.ated pnss = Everr Fvenlnr

BY Associated press ~ Every Evenlng
New York, April % Approximately
5000 railroad strikers, meeting 10 Jersey
Citr today, were reported unOffcially r.
have voted not % return n work, bat -
appeal to men on all lines wbo have not
walked ont b. do 80 in their support
Proposal Of striking pnginemen and
firemen in the Hoboken yards II the Ere
railroad that they return 70 work ~ 3
body and be guaranteed their seniority
rights was rejected by the railroad oi-
fcials today.
A delegation headed by John J. Reilly,
representing the Hoboken men who are
still on strike, conferred with Erie officials
here and made the proposal.
Railroad officials insisted each striker
should stand on HE own record and let =
be known that some Of the men now out
would not m taken back.
The position of the strikers was con
frned BY Edward McHugh, chairman u
the strikers executive committee. who said
the men had decided ''to remain ont lf
necessary until the railroad labor board.
hands down a decision
He said the next move rnust rome from
the general managers of tho railroads.
brotherhood leaders cannot recall the
ii4tll W WDths -FAfiAN-.lf fdlAtAt ilH aA-f'
tried and failed They cant keep rden
on the Job 70 protect their contracts with
the railroads. The next move IS not up Z"
the so-called strikers: If must come from
the railroad manager who have denied an
extension of their ultimstum
The ultimatum declared men who did
not return 70 work by Sunday noon would
lose seniority rights and the roads would
reserve the right 10 refuse 70 take back
men considered to have demonstrated
'unfitness for the service.
Mr McHugh said he explained - the
strikers that it probably would be thirty
days before the labor board could bear the
demands Of the brotherhOods: He said
he told them the railroads had fled a petl-
ton for a delay Of three months 20 enable
them TO send out questionnalres 70 the
different roads 70 find what the proposed
wage increase would cost the roads.
II told them when I left Washington
tried to have the ultlmatnm of the genera.
managers extended, he said, and ] ask
ed the men II they wanted 70 wait OF 20
go back They voted not TO 20 back.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22
PALMER WINS GEORGIA
Has Ten Plurality Over Watson
in State Convention; Hoke
Smith, Third.
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening


Atlanta, Ga, April 22.-Complete un-
official returns from Georgia's Democratic
presidential preference primary, held Tues
day, showed today that Attorney-General
Palmer would have 40 votes IN the partys
State convention, 10-vote plurality over
Thomas f. Watson, his nearest opponent.
Senator Hoke Smith, the third candidate,
on the basis Of the same returns, viii have
1f3 votes.
The vote was so close in some counties
that some political leaders today said the
official tabulation might change the rcla-
tive standing Of the candidates.
Wichita, Kansas, April p. Whether a
resolution condemning universal military
training should find it's way to the floor
apparently was the only point Of difference
when the Democratic State convention
met here today.
Virtual agreement on organization was
reported by all factions and caucuses
seemed to have decided on a delegation
at large to the national convention Of eight
members, with half vote each, 10 provide
wider representation.
Joplin, Mo, April 22.--EqIal repre-
sentation for women, the at large dele
cation 10 the national convention being
four men and four women with half vote
each, tentatively had been agreed upon
when the State Democratic convention
met here today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22
MEXICAN REVOLT GROWS,
WASHINGTON REPORTS
-Four Other States Have Broken
Way From the Republic
Group.
By Associated Press % Every Evening


Washington, April 22-Reports both
TO the State and War Departments today
continued TO support the unofficial dis
patches that have told Of the rapidly in
ereasing area Of revolt in Mexico.
The movement begun by the secession
Of Sonora, has gained the support Of az
least four other States, the adherence Of
various groups Of Federal forces and the
promises by Villa, Manuel Pala.z and one
or two other minor rebels chiefs that they
viii join in the fight on Carranza, the re-
ports showed.
So far rs could be learned here Carranza
has made no overtures TO the American
government for assistance. The rulings
which have prevented his government
from getting arms and ammunition IN the
United States are still in effect
One small hope of an adjustment Of the
situation IN Mexico was offered today IN
the announcement that a mission from
Mexico City was on its way 70 sonora
for a conference with the leaders there.
Members Of that mission were reported
to have held a conference with Carranza.
but here il was regarded as doubtful If
the secessionists would listen 10 any pro-
posal made.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22
DEMAND RAISE
FSIXTY-EIGHT PER CENT
81 Associated Press % Every Evening

By Associated Press TO Every Evening
Washington, April 22-Wage demands
Of the railroad switchmen. many OF whom
recently went out on an unauthorized
strike, we're presented 70 the railroad
labor board today By ; Z. Eeberling.
president Of the Switcanen's Jnion u
North America.
Asking a WACO advance for the men 1i
IS per cent with time and half for ever
time, Sundays and holidays, Mr.. Heber-
ling said the work was more hazarloG,
than that Of any other railroad workers
and that the percentage Of deaths ana
accidents was higher than in the coal MN
ing industry. The average industrial liie
of switchmen, Heberhrg LID, IS seven
years,
Committees Of the nun-recognizca
vardmen's association ID Cleveland,
Kansas City. Columbus, and the Chicago
enginemen's association. today awaited
decision by the board upon their applica-
tions for hearings.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22
COL, T. \. JOHNSON
REASS|GNED HERE AS
DISTRICT ENGINEER
Will Relieve Col. J. P. Jervey,
Who Takes Charge of the
Division
NEW OFFICER SAW
MUCH WAR SERVICE

Colonel (. y. Johnson. Corps OF Engi-
neers L. 5. A, IN charge OF the Wilrni ng-
ton district, has been reassigned TO duty
as United States district engineer for
This district, orders to that effect having
been received today at the [. S. Engi-
neer office.
Colonel Johnson will relieve Colonel
J. r. Jervey. who has been assigned TO
duty as division engineer for the district
extending from this city, TO Wilmington.
y. c. including these two cities and
Baltimore, Washington and Norfolk.
Colonel johnson will take command OF
the local district about May 10. He is at
present at Lakehurst, y. j., connected
with the Chemical Warfare Service.
During the world war he commanded the
Tweuty-third Engineers, the organiza-
ton which gained much fame on account
of being the largest regiment OF engineers
in the world, with over 1900 members.
The regiment which was organized at
Camp Meade, Md, was a road and
quarry command.
Upon arriving In France, Colonel john
son was made assistant to the chief of
Chemical Warfare Service. Colonel
johnson came TO this city in December,
1913. and was in charge Of the district
for about Is months. During that time
he was given a six-months leave of
absence for the purpose OF making study
of the waterways OF Australia. For some
time past. he has been making study OF
the rivers and harbors of Germany
Belgium and France. He has been deco
rated by England, France and Belgium, as
well as America, for meritorious service.
Although Colonel Johnson will relieve
4 splpppi .Iery~N pf actIye command of the
Wilmington district, Colonel Jeryey viii
stlll be IN supervisory charge, as the
which Colonel Jervey will command.
Col. Jerrey's office viii be in Baltimore.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22
GROUNDED STEAMER FL0ATED.
The Susquehanna' t50 Passengers Safely
Landed at Trieste.
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Trieste, April 2t.-The American steamer
Susquehanna, which went ashore Monday
on the Dalmation coast near Pola. was
fioated this evening. Her passengers,
numbering $50, have been brought to this
city.
Four hundred tons of coal and a large
quantity OF the Susquehanna's 5 cargo were
removed in order to tighten the vessel so
that she might be rehoated,
The American destroyer Talbot, which
was sent to the assistance of the Susque-
hanna, left Trieste Wednesday morning
and arrived at Lussino, near the point
where the Susquehanna stranded, in FIVE
hours.
The Talbot made an average speed of
Is knots an hour
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22
|RELAND'S new POLICY.
Said TO be Broader Than Home
Rule and Unlike it in
Dominion.
By Associaled press 20 Every Ftening


London. April -Englands new
Irish policy may be something broader
than the existing home rule scheme and
not unlike dominion home rule, says the
Daily sketch Sir Hamar Greenwood,
recently named chief secretary for Ireland,
and General Sir Cecil F. n Macready,
the newly appointed military commander
there, are said TO favor moderation and
are making attempts TO determine Just
what the Sim Fein Wants. \ favorable
atmosphere IS being created and the
government, the newspaper says, will 20
farther to reach a settlement than IS
generally believed
Newspaper reports have recently specu-
lated on the nature of the policy initiated
by the government and il seems the first
steps in carrying out present plans will be
taken as soon as Sir Hamar is reelected
q member of Parliament for Sunderland.
Viscount Field Marshal French, Lord
Lieutenant for Ireland, will resign, saws
the Sketch and clean sweep will be made
of officials in Dublin Castle who are charg-
ed with being largely responsible for errors
which have led TO the present situation
in Ireland. Thus the way TO harmonious
cooperation will be paved, the newspaper
asserts.
Paris, April George Gavan Duffy.
Sim Fein member of Parliament, who
has been acting as representative of the
Irish Republic here, in commenting today
on the statement on the Irish question
recently made by Sir Auckland Geddes,
the new British Ambassador to the United
States said:
THE home rule bill is stilLborn. Ire
land will never submit TO work out the
Infamous designs of English exploitation
Ireland seeks only liberty TO work out It's
own destinies, as did America. under the
free flag of free people.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22
MINERS P|CKETS SHOT
IN CLASH WITH SHERIFF
Strikers at Butte, Montana, Ad-
vised TO Arm Themselves
in Self Defence.
By Associated Press 70 Every Evening

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Butte. Mont. April 22.-Citv and
county authorities today investigated a
clash late yesterday near the Neversweat
mine here in which fourteen men were
shot Most Of the wounded were said 10
be pickets placed about the mine follow
ing the calling OF strike sunday BY the
Metal Mine Workers Union TO enforce
demands including q wage Of s. for = six
hour day and release Of all political
prisoners. The shooting began. according
to Sheriff o O'ROurke, while he and force
of deputies were trying TO dispearse 4
crowd at the gates OF the stoc6ade about
the mine.
The drst shot. the sheriff said, vas
fred from window OF a nearby boarding
house and narrowly missed 4 deputy sher-
iff. Immediately afterward, he said,
shots were fired in all directions.
Both police officers and the deputy
sheriffs said they fred no shots.
immediately after the shooting an extra
edition of q newspaper calling upon al
workers III the county 70 "lay down their
tools and stop the wheels OF industry as
protest against the shooting Of picketS,
appeared Speakers at a massmeeting
last night were quoted rs urging their
hearers to arm yourselves in self-defenSe.
Hugh B. Haran. guard IN front Of the
Daily Bulletin said to be the organ of the
metal mine workers union No. 500, I.
W. W, was shot and killed today by
Joseph Papst, another guard. Papst.
who was arrested, said the shooting was
accidental
Spokane, Wash, April pa detach
ment Of the Twenty First Infantry left
Fort G Gorge Wright today for Butte,
Mont, to which point they were ordered
as a result of strike disturbances.
Youngstown, O., April p. With freight
again moving in small quantities in the
Mahoning Valley gradual resumption
Of work in the steel mills where $4,000,
men have been idle for 10 days, was fore
cast today by railroad and mill officials.
Pittsburg, April p Indications were
today that striking railroad men who had
not returned to their old places on the
Pennsylvania aud baltimore and Ohio
would heed the injunction Of the managers
that they return immediately or lose their
places on the companies seniority roll
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22
Bandit Robs Ohio Bank.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Toledo, O., April pa lone bandit
escaped with 5000 from branch of
the Ohio Savings Bank and Trust Com
pany here this afternoon. He threatened
three patrons and an attendant and
rihed the cage.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22
BURNS PROVE FATAL
Mrs. Mary Arnott, Victim Of Fire
Tuesday Night, Dies at
Hospital.

Mrs. Mary Anott, 6l5 West Ninth
street, badly burned when her clothes
ignited from gas jet, Tuesday night,
died at the Delaware hospital last night.
Her clothes caught fire while she was
lighting a gas jet. Her son Louis Arnott
heard his mothers cries and rushed to
her assistance. He was burned on the
right hand.
His mother was severely burned from
her waist to the chin, the clothing having
been practically burned from the upper
portion of her body.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22
CAILLAUx'S LIFE SPARED.
Paris Tribunal Fails to Convict
Him of High
Treason.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Paris, April 22.-The charges of high
treason and intelligence with the enemy
against former Premier Joseph Caillaux
were eliminated by the high court Of the
Senate today by vote of 2l3 to %.
This eliminated the possibility of the
death penalty being inflicted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22
Returning From Cuban Naval Trip.

John f. Harkins, who has been on
naval cruise in Cuban waters has written
10 his family that he will be home about
MAY 81, adding that he is in good trim
TO try boxing conclusions with any sportiiy
inclined friends
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22
HAGERsToWN GROWS FAST.
Increased Il,522 People in Ten Years;
Venice, Cal, Gains 233 Per Cent.

BY Associated Press to Every Evenins
Washington, April 22-The following
populations Of cities were an nounced to-
day by the Census bureau:
Racine. Wis, SIS, 593, increase 20,591,
or 542 per cent.
Hagerstown, Mo, 2S,029 increase, H.
522 or COS per cent
Ennis. Tex, 7,224 increase 1855 or
pa per cent
Piqua, o., 1904 increase l,656 or
l24 per cent.
Venice, Cal, 1885 increase 1906 or
$3.50 per cent.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22
Damrosch Orchestra Sails for France.
By Associated Press 70 EVERY Evening

New York. April %. The New York
symphony Orchestra. under the direction
of Walter Damrosch sailed today for
France on the steamer Rochambeau for
an eight weeks tour of the continent. The
orchestra will make its first appearance
abroad at Paris on May 6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22
Arm Badly Bruised.

William NJ Mcdonald, Newport, aged
IS years, badly bruised his left arm today
when a heavy timber fell on it. He was
removed TO the Homeopathic Hospital
IN the police ambulance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22
Take Exams for Postoffice Positions.

A civil service examination is being held
in the u. :. District Court room in the
Federal Building for candidates for Post
office positions. About thirty applicants
are taking the exams.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22
Amusements Tonight

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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22

Friendship Active Association dance
SO eents.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22

4 safe spring tonic. Clover DAIRY
milk-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22

Certified milk for infants Clover
Dairy Co.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-22

Spokane, Wash. April pa detach
ment Of the Twenty First Infantry left
Mont. to which point they were ordered
as a result Of strike disturbances.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-06
EIGHT REMAIN
IN GOLF PLAY
Simpson, Resener and Prang
Stick Through 2 Rounds
Next Meet at So. Bend.

K0ToMO Ind. Aug 4.--0f tho 81
golfers who started III the state tourney
this morning only eight remain il the
battle for the title These mon VIII
play SIS holes tomorrow with Herman
sielkcn and q +. Prange. both 81 the
Indianapolis Riverside club. meeting in
the feature contest johnny Simpson
Of the Indianapolis Country club il the
only other Indianapolis player to re-
man in the fight. The other five PLAY
crs still competing are Brownie Vance
ana Bobby Resener of Kokomo, Baxter
Sparks Of Terre Haute Is. q Kramer
of Lafayette and G IA TAYLOR of La
porte.
The pick 81 the talent for the fnals
seems to stick between slell1en and
simpson on Saturday. However. upsets
have been common. and Resener might
be difficult for sielken. Baxter Sparks
has the knowledge that he beat Simpson
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-06
Cannon Ball Baker in
st. Louis; Breaks Mark

ST. LOUIS, no, Aug. 4.-E. P.
Cannon Ban" Baker arrived here
today in Templar automobile which
lie had driven from New York city IN
six days. II hours and 1e minutes,
breaking his own transcontinental
record Of seven DAYS. IL hours and
So minutes. The distance Travelled
was 1876 miles the trip being made
under the auspices OF the United
States recruit service.