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The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-05-07
SEA STRIKERS ENJOINED
AGAINST PICKETING
TUo Ships LeaUe Baltimore
Despite Opposition.

BALTIMORE, May 6.-Judge John C.
Rose of the United States District Court
issued an injunction to-day to prevent
marine strikers from picketing in large
numbers or intimidating or forcibly de-
tanning men who wish to join crews on
vessels of the Baltimore Steamship Com
pany. which operates United States
Shipping Board vessels only. The ma
rine engineers were, warned that IL
overt acts by them We're reported a SIM
liar injunction would be issued to con-
troll them. The steamers Western King
and Des Moines Bridge. which had been
the chief detectives of the strikers.
sailed with cattle for England.
Gov. Richie ordered two armed ships
of the Conservation Commissions fleet
to assist three police boats in patrolling
the harbor.
Seventeen strikers were arrested to-
night when they tried to prevent the
sailing of the Des Moines Bridge. The
men were in launch which went along
side tn etug pulling the steamer from
the wharf. Early in the week strikers
drove the crew from the vessel, but a
new crew had been recruited and placed
on the vessel
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-05-07
MASTER PLUMBERS GET
STAY AFTER CONVICTION
Charles A. Murphy and Firm,
Win on Appeal.

Supreme Court Justice John NJ. Tierney
granted yesterday certificate of rea-
sonable doubt to Charles A. Murphy and
his firm, Wells & Newton. master plumb
ers. following their conviction before
Justice McAvoy of violation Of the Dom
nelly antitrust act. Murphy has been
serving ninety day term in the City
Prison and the firm was fined $4,000.
In his charge Justice McAvoy told the
jurors that plumbing supplies and ma
terials are articles and commodities OF
common use" Justice Tierney held that
this took away from the jury the duty of
determining whether they are such arti-
Giles within the limitations Of the statute
Appropriate exception to these state
ments was taken by the defendant" jus
tice Tierney's opinion continued. 1T
seems to me there is a reasonable doubt
whether the learned trial Justice did not
take from the jury very essential ques-
ton of fact, to the substantial prejudice
of the rights of the defendant"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-05-07
BOOKBINDERS CALL
AN OPEN SHOP WAR
d. S. BRASIL Asserts They Are
Getting Upper Hand in
Present Strike.

Although publishers admitted yester-
day that the output of early summer
books was being somewhat handi-
capped" by the strike of the Brother
hood OF Bookbinders. ID. 8. BRASIL.
chairman of the labor committee OF the
Employing Bookbinding Association.
said his organization was firm In its de-
termination to have nothing more to do
with the union and TO introduce an open
shop policy in New York. He expected.
he said the industry would be back to
normal within few weeks without the
unemployment Of single striker.
Three weeks ago the union called
strike, refusing to accept a 10 per cent.
reduction in wages and the associa-
TONS demand for open shop conditions.
Mr.. BRASIL said yesterday the strikers
numbered 1,026 and that 314 of them
already had been replaced with nom
union binders. The employers have
opened nine schools to train men for
"key" positions in the binding trade and
are already graduating competent work
men. There are at present sixty-three
pupils, Mr.. BRASIL said, and each man
who can fill a key" position In the
trade furnishes work for from four to
six other men who do not need to be
highly skilled and who are easily OBJ
tainable
This is about the lightest season of
the year for the book bfnderies.' said
Mr.. BRASIL, "and 1t is for that reason
we decided to start our movement for
an open shop now. We will never again
deal with the unions"
The Employing Bookbinding Associa-
ton has ordinarily daily output OF
100000 books from the binderies of its
twenty-one members in the metropolitan
area, and this is about 80 per cent OF
the trade here. The present output Is
said to be from 20 to 25 per cent. nor
NAL, but to be increasing so that 100
per cent. may be expected within few
weeks. Practically none Of the striking
union men has returned to work.
All large publishing houses in New
York save four depend on the associa-
ton for the binding Of their books, but
the spring publishing season is now
practically over and only the summer
books are being partially held up. p.
j.. Collier & Co. Harper & Brothers
Charles Scribner's Sons and the Meth
odist Book Concern have their own
binderies and have raised no issue with
the union.
The strike OF bookbnders and allied
printing trades in Boston has entirely
tied up the output Of the publishers in
that city, which amounts In normal
times to approximately 100000 books
day. A large proportion of them are
school books. and there may be a short
age of them when the schools open this
fall
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-05-07
SHIP, ATTACKED IN PORT,
RADIOS FOR POLICE AID

PHILADELPHIA, May 6.-Wireless calls
signed by the steamer Hinckley tonight
said the vessel was being attacked by
Maritime strikers at her pier here that
the men on board were unable to get
ashore TO notify the police and that
they therefore had decided to radio for
help. The radio was picked up by the
Philadelph Navy Yard and reported to
the Police Department, which immedi-
ately sent out a police boat Before the
police boat arrived the Hnckley pulled
into the river.
The clrst radio said
This is the steamship Hinclley We
are being attacked. Send aid
Asked ships position. the answer
came:
I'VE are at Greenwich piers, Phila-
delpha. Marine strikers are attacking
u.s. We are unable to get ashore. Tele-
phone the police and send them here at
once The police were still investigat-
ing at midnight.
The Hinckley arrived here to-day
from New York in ballast
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-05-07
COOPERATIVE FOOD
SHOPS, LABOR'SPLAN
A. f. Of L. Hopes to Reduce
Cost Of Living and Elimin-
ate PrOfiteers.

CINCINNATI. May 6.-r,rganized labor
is planning to meet the high cost of liv-
ing and profiteering by the establish
ment of cooperative societies.
Plans for promoting this movement
through the trades unions In the United
States were discussed to-day by the
executive council OF the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor, and will be incorpo-
rated in the councils report to the an
nual convention in Denver.
The council will ask the federation to
indorse the work of the federation's spe-
cial committee on cooperative societies
and support the movement, which al
ready has gained Roadway in the CEN
trail States.
Not only can we reduce the cost of
living" said James Duncan. vice-presl-
dent of the federation, through CO.
operative societies, but we can eliminate
proflteering. We can check II so far as
1t affects the purchase of the necessities
of life and the costs thereof, now con-
trolled by a minority.
Our Investigations show that the CO.
operative societies in Belgium, Russia.
England and Denmark have made a
wonderful success and have been a god
send to the workingman."
Mr.. Duncan said that all other citi-
zenS IN sympathy with IHe lducS uilioii
movement would be asked to join In
the cooperative plan.
The federation approves organization
of cooperative associations under the
Rochedale plan. 1t was stated, and VIII
take steps to safeguard the workers
funds collected for financing the move
ment.
The council dsapproves the Johnston
Dillingham; immigration bill just passed
by Congress because 1t does not contain
the drastic prohibitive features desired
by organized labor. The position Is
taken that at least two years prohibi-
ton Of immigration is necessary to adj
just after-war industrial conditions and
prepare the country for a new influx
of immigration.
The council has under consideration
a declaration demanding a square deal
for labor under the antitrust laws. II
this cannot be obtained by legislation
the repeal of all differentiation and
20 called conspiracy laws will be asked.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-05-07
LAUNDRY WAGON DRIVERS
NOW EARNING 500 A WEEK
Get 10 Cents for Each Package Collected, So Many
Flai Horses to Make Big Money; Ten Are Arrested,
Fined and Rebuked by Magistrate.

Drivers OF wet wash laundry wagons
are joining the ranks OF those plutocrats,
the window cleaners and the rabbit
skinners, whose earnings now for some
time have astonished the public. AS
rabbit skinners and window cleaners
must work with great speed to make
certain that their 1926 will be in their
weekly pay envelopes. the wet wash
laundry driver must also speed, but he
has horse to do his chief hustling for
him. And from this latter fact such
situation developed yesterday that the
actual earnings of wet wash laundry
drivers became public. Conservatively
these earnings are from 500 to S115
week for the best drivers with the most
active horses
The rapid rise of the wet wash laun-
dry driver was the incidental subject
under discussion in Morrisania court.
1t had come about that ten wet wash
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-05-07

laundry drivers had been observed by
William Beckett of the American So
ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty TO
Animals failing their horses and trying
TO urge the badly worn beasts to still
more speedy efforts. Mr.. Beckett caused
their arrest and then sought to find out
the cause of their hurry. He explained
to Magistrate Max s. Levine at the
hearing that he had learned that wet
wash laundry drivers were paid 15 cents
for each package of laundry collected.
and that 600 to 500 calls a week on one
route was not an excessive number. 1t
was quite possible therefore for the
driver who could make the requisite
speed to run his pay into three figures.
Magistrate Levine fined the drivers So
to $40 each and remarked that he
wished some husky cop would give
some drivers lacing'' for trying to
enter the capitalist class at the expense
of broken down horses.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-05-07
CONSIDERING
NEW SHIPPING BOARD
knoUies Is ConsuIted-Piez
to Be Chairman, Is Report.
spatch to THE NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Washing ton, ID. c., May O.

Special Despatch to THE NEW YoRK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington. ID. c., May o.
President Harding is turning his att
tention again to the naming OF new
shipping Board Conferences on the
question have been held by the Presi-
dent and an announcement probably will
be made soon.
Those consulted include A. w. Knowles
of New York. business and shipping
man. who has given much study 10 the
merchant marine question. Mr. Knowles
conferred with Secretary Christian and
presented considerable data for the
President He himself is not a candi-
date for the board.
1t was reported to-day that Charles
Piez OF Chicago. head OF the Emergency
Fleet Corporation during the war. would
be chosen as chairman OF the board.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-05-07
SEA STEWARDS LOCKED OUT.

LONDON, May ga lockout of 10000
seagoing stewards and cooks began to-
day, this step being taken by shipping
companies because of the mems refusal
to accept wage cut of about II per
cent The lockout may interfere with
the comfort Of steamship passengers,
but owners of vessels are said to be con-
fident all vacancies can be easily filled.
The Transport Workers Federation
has promised its support to the Stewards
and Cooks Union
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-05-07

ask them whether they're union men
or not"
Sailing Of the Panama liner Colon.
scheduled for yesterday and then to-day.
has been postponed TO Monday, Sailing
or the CLYDE liner Algonquin for Santo
Domingo. scheduled for yesterday. Is off
until Monday. That leaves only four
American ships listed as sailing to-day,
although saturdays departures are
usually numerous
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
$4,000 W|LM|NCTON|ANS
SAW THE BIG CIRCUS
Many Turned Away IN the After
noon and Big Top We'll Filled
at Night.

Twenty-Five thousand wilmington
ians--and their country cousins~at-
tended the two performances of the
Ringing Brothers and Barnum and
Bailey circus on Saturday. The big
top. which holds $4,000 persons, was
filled To capacity, and some were turned
away. in the afternoon. At night TO-
600 more were In attendance.
The show WAS a good one. All of tho
best of the former attractions were
there and some new ones had been
added, including wild animal acts in the
arena, which teemed with thrills. as the
lions, tigers, panthers. leopards and
bears were put through all sorts OF
stunts by men and women trainers.
Another interesting feature was the
performance of Nine. Bradna, who has
entirely recovered from the effects of
a broken arm, which she sustained by
being thrown from her horse on the
stage of the Garriek Theatre, here last
winter. She got a great ovation for
There were many other things of Epe-
cial interest including the menngerie,
which Is larger than over before.
Due to the excellent police arrange
ments, which had been made by SUI
perintendent Black. the large crowds
were handled splendidly. there were no
serious accidents and pielspockets found
uniformed men and detectives every
where.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23

Call Mo Little Girl" which opens nj
the Queen Theatro today. The plot nf
the piece revolves around this girls
endenvors to break an engagement
that has been Of twelve years stand
Ing and to take for herself tbs pros
poctive bridegroom and substitute q
man she thinks more suitable
4The JsohIinsv AZ the Arcadia.
At the Arcadia the people nj WI
mington are finding lovely romance
and q rugged adventure story all In
the picture THE Jucklins.'' In which
Monte Blue is starred.
jungle Story At fhe Rialfo.
The most popular and The most
worthy tales Of the jungle md their
beginning In the fertile and cxperfenc-
ed brain OF Edgar Rice Burroughs fam
ous through all the land for his graphic
stories Of Taran. He has written n
new one called The Son of Tarzan9
and this story In serial form In at the
Rlnlto today and tomorrow.
"Whnt Women WIN Dor nt savoy
is woman the product Of her en-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
PARTY FOR JEWISH CHILDREN.
Over 500 Entertained at Brandywine
Springs by ]. Harry Gordon.

J. Harry Gordon gave ms twenty-ffth
annual Nav party for the Jewish children
ofthe city at BrandywineSprings yesterday
dav. $40 children, representing Cheser
Shell Emeth, Adas Kodesch Temple of
Truth and Workingmen's Circle Hebrew
schools. participating in the outing. The
children gathered ut the Adas Kodesch
Svnagoglle. early in the morning, where
they were supplied with flags and caps,
and then marched TO Second and King
streets. Five special trolley cars con-
viewed the children 10 Brandywine
Springs. leaving at 10 O'Clock. They re-
turned at p. m.
A committee of the Sisterhood of the
Adas Kodesch had charge OF the refresh
ments. and aided in entertaining. The
committee included Mrs. Harry Cohen,
chairman; Mrs Louis Rapaelson, Mrs.
Louis Topkis. kirs. Morris Frank, Mrs.
Jacob Goldstein, Mrs. Morris Solomon
and Mrs. Louis Scher. A special enter
taiument was given the children OF the Adas
kodosch synagogue.
The Jolly Sporting Club, of Camden,
=. j. defeated the local Y. NJ III. A. team
ia n game of baseball with a score of
IN q Several adults from Camden,
Philadelphia and this city attended the
party.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
CHEsTERTOwN AND VICINITY.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Chestertown, Md. May 23--Simon
Wickes Merritt died in Norfolk, Va,
last Wednesday, aged Al years. He
was a son of the late James A. Merritt
and was related to Judge Levin w
Wickes of this town. Tho remains
We're brought to Kent county and i'm
terment was made in st. Paul's eere-
terry.
John E. Barnes has sold to d. w
Lynch and wife, formerly of Whining
ton. the S. ID. beaverton store property
and five acres of land in the town Of
Fairlee.
The State Road Commission is greatly
improving Chester bridge which spans
the river here by laying heavy boards
lengthwise over the old flooring, maxi
ing a smooth and durable road base for
traffic over the bridge.
George Lee, rural carrier from wor-
ton postoffice, was hurt one day last
week, while delivering mail when his
arm got caught between his automobile
and a mail box. injuring him quite
painfully.
John r. Poore, who sustained a stroke
of paralysis several weeks ago, died at
75 years. He leaves several children.
among whom are Mrs. Mary Kitchens
and Mrs. Lille Miller of Wilmington.
While engaged in a crap game in
Chesterville. Thomas II. Bowman shot
Lewis Wilson in the stomach, causing
an ugly wound. bowman made his
escape, but later returned and sur
rendered to the officers He was tried
before a magistrate and it developed
that there was no animus between the
two men, and as Price refused to ap-
pear. bowman was fined $40, with costs.
and released upon payment.
Mrs. L d. Spicer and Mrs. Lulu
Wood Of Wilmington. are visiting their
sister. Mrs. Annie Atkinson. in Mill
ington.
Farmers in the vicinity of Buck Neck
wharf and Gales wharf have con-
tracted with Edward V Stockhana. of
Havre de Grace. to grow tomatoes for
20 cents a basket, or s12 per ton.
Gladding Express Co.'S warehouse at
Rock Hall was entered one night last
week by thieves and a quantity of
edibles taken.
Contractors Stavely & Bowers will
soon begin tearing down the buildings
on High street now occupied as stores
and will erect a big garage for A s.
Turner & Son
Isadore Sachs, who has been in the
United States navy for the past four
years, has received his honorable dis
charge and viii engage in business in
Chestertown with his father.
Former State Senator Henry Brown
has flock of loo young turkers hatched
from 110 eggs. George Rash, who has
succeeded in showing the town folks
how to raise turkeys on his back lot.
has flock of LOG young turkeys hatched
20 eggs. The crop in this county prom
ises 10 be large this year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
WOMEN RESPONDING To
APPEAL FOR RED CROSS
Show Willingness to Assist in the
Work Of Supplying Clothes for
Children Of Europe.

TkxAsvxrc wornen arc answering the call
III tho American Red Cross in the clothing
erpcL that has come from Europe, and
hx.r shown their willingness to assist
With the work Of the layettes, garment $
AM supplies ~ 30 ssmt abroad by apply
.frr as .,lc State headquarters, the Old
Town Han. Sixth and Market streets, for
uuaterlals. During the past week 4nO
garments have been given out to the
Different branches, auNliaries and m
hiNldu,.ls in this city and throughout the
State Those IN charge of the drive are
encouraged by this response from the Del
aware women, and feel that in the next
few weeks every woman IN the State Will
Try and make one little garment to assist
IN helping the Red Cross with this child
welfare work for Europe.
In response to the letters sent out by
Mrs Willard Hall Porter, chairman OF the
Delaware Chapter, of the American Red
Cross, the following auxiliaries have or
ranizcd aud have enthusiastically gone TO
work ON constructing garments Tor the
children of Eastern Europe; Greenville,
kcntmcre, st. stephens Church, Trinity
T. T.. Church and Second Baptist Church.
The following branches have reorganized;
Georgetown, Scaford Newark and Nyom-
ing
There isworl for everyone as eleven mil
hoa children need clothes and one million
lavettcs viii be needed this summer TO
save he lives of the expected little ones.
No special patterns are used In construct
ing the clothing: each seamstreess is asked
only 90 give a little of her time and make
her own decision as 10 patterns. In addi-
ton % the garments which have to be
sswcd there is a request for articles OF
wool. such as sweaters and socks for the
children. During the week 80 knitted
articles have been issued TO local knitters,
the greater part Of these garments being
sweaters. Wool will be cheerfully given to
an who will apply at the headquarters, the
Old Town Hall, Sixth and Market streets.
One Of the first in this city to apply for
materials since the drive began two weeks
ago, was the Home of the Merciful Rest.
During the war period this center was one
Of the busiest in the city.
Two visitors who were guests IN VIII
mington this week in passing the Old City
liall was attracted by the large placards IN
front of the building, and came into see
what was really going ON in the inside.
They were SO attracted by the garments
which were shown 20 them including the
little dresses underwear and knitted ar
ticles that before they left for their homes
down State they had large bundle Of
supplies 10 be sent to them. It is hoped
that other Delaware women viii visit
the headquarters and make it their duty to
70 assist with this work.
Mrs. Willard Hall Porter, with Mrs J.
Bail Pierce are at the headquarters every
dav from Q until clock, and viii be glad
10 give out materials or to receive any
garments which have been completed.
Information win be gladly given TO sll by
calling phone $50.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
SPRING CHOIR CONCERT.
Bows of 81. Johns TO Give Entertainment
al Church School House.

The choir BOYS of St. Johns Protestant
Episcopal Church viii give their spring
concert tomorrow evening at the church
school house, beginning at o'clock, under
the direction Of George Henry Day,
organist.
The program is varied one and win be
enjoyed hy those who attend the con-
cert. The boys viii be assisted by Byron
Morris, Fremont Kleitz, John Otis
Long. II. Russell Birkhead, Walter B.
Martin, Thomas Johnson, Willis Gnver,
Albert Massey, Charles Lingo, Hugh Holt
Webster Johnson, Roger Holt and Albert
Dickinson.
The boys to take part in the program
are James Ellington, Irving Ettchels,
Miles Coverdale, George Leech, Emlen
Massey, Edward Tompkins, Harold Plum
mer, Duane Lutes, Hugh Strong, Willard
Hall, Pierce Marvel, Howard Mccall,
Farl Evans, Richard Horner, Franklyn
Holt. Claude Strong, Edward Anderson,
Melvin Taliey, Leon Davidson, and
Sanford Guyer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
Personal.

William Fletcher spent Sunday in
Brooklyn, n. Y. guests Of Rev. and
Mrs. John Il. Brown.
Z. b. Downing of Seattle. Wash. Is
visiting his niece. Miss Malone, at her
home, Beaver Brook farm. near Brandy
wine Summit Camp. He is enjoying
meeting his old friends, and being en-
tertained by them. He has not been
East since November. 1901. Mr.. Down
ing lived in Wilmington until he was
twenty-one. when he removed to WASH
ington and has lived in Tacoma and
Seattle since that time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
CECIL COUNTY NOTES.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Elkton. Md, May 23.-Nearly fvs
hundred colored people from Whining
ton, Newark and all parts OF Cecil
county, gathered in Elkton. yesterday
attending the annual conference Of the
Maryland District African M. II.
Church, which will adjourn tomorrow,
after the appointments are made.
Edward N. Miller, of Singerly's, has
gone to Detroit. Mich, to take course
in the Michigan Auto School.
An auto truck belonging to L. Il.
Phillips of Elktons was destroyed by
fire. Saturday, on the Chesapeake City
road.
While working In his garden at IIar-
risonville. Thursday. William T. Lam
Der was stricken with apoplexy and
died soon afterwards. His funeral was
held Saturday at West Nottingham.
George l.. Ewing of Rising sun has
announced his candidacy for the Re-
publican nomination for sheriff of Cecil
county.
L. C. Tong of Chester. Pa. has been
appointed agent for the Pennsylvania
railroad at North East. succeeding ]. b..
Beale. transferred to Newark. Del.
Willis f. Myers, referee in bank
ruptcy. has announced a dividend OF
1927 per cent, TO the creditors of the
General Utilities Corporation of Perry
vile.
United States Senator and Mrs. Io-
seph /. France of Port Deposit, viii
sail from New York City, tomorrow. for
Russia, where they will spend the next
two months, learning conditions and
prospects in that country.
The engagement of Miss Elizabeth
Purcell, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Purcell of North East. TO Sam
uel Mcdowell of the same town has
been announced.