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Evening journal., 1921-06-22
RASKOB TO CONFER
ON STOPPING WASTE

John ]. RasSob. vice-nresident OF
the T.. I. DUPONT de Nemours &
Co. Wilmington. Is among the
American manufacturers who will
cooperate, in an effort now being
made to eliminate waste and bring
about the adoption OF standardiza-
ton OF fabricated products. the
United States Chamber OF Com
merce announced yesterday.
"The subject Of standardization OF
manufactured products as a means
Of promoting efficiency and eliminat-
ing waste is proposed by the Amer
lean delegation as a question for
discussion at first annual meeting OF
the international Chamber of Com
merce in London this month" the
statement said. There is much diff
ference Of opinion in the proper
treatment Of this subject to promote
greater efficiency In production and
20 eliminate duplication and waste.
such as. through the adoption OF
engineering standards as far as pos
sible by mutual recognition; through
cooperation in the elimination OF
styles In an sizes and kinds Of COM
modify lines"
Mr.. Raskob sailed for Europe on
Tuesday. June IA. on the Aquitania,
and was due 20 arrive az Southamp-
ton on Monday last. His visit is "a
be one OF combined business and
pleasure.
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
HARLAN RELIEF in
ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting OF the Har-
Ian Relief and Beneficial Association.
composed OF Harlan Plant en-
ployees, will be held in the yard res
taurant at AIS o'clock tomorrow
afternoon. Reports from the board
OF directors and other officers will be
heard, and plans for the new year
made.
Election Of the board Of directors
was held at the plant yesterday. c.
II. Start. John Burrows and J. Ed
ward Schell were elected directors
for three years, and John Connolly
and w. G.. Hurlock. were elected di-
rectors for two years. The hold
over directors are John S. White, T.
II. McVey, Robert McCulley, Bayard
Carmichael, W. II. Shaw and Char
les Stab. The officers chosen at
large by the directors are president.
Samuel Highley; vice president, L.
+. Siemen; secretary, Augustus
Reissman; treasurer, c. NJ. Babble.
and relief surgeon, Dr. c. 1. Robin
son.
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
OPEN SHOP DRIVE
MAY come NEXT
Decision in Pullman Wage
Case Probably Will Force
Issue
SHUTDOWN MEANS
LITTLE TO COMPANY

CHICAGO. June 22.-The Rail-
road Labor Boards decision in the
Pullman wage case may force the
open-shop compaign. The Pullman
management says Il has not decided
whether 1t will comply. but IL has
steadfastiy refused 10 deal with
unions since before the great Debs
strike. It's wage issue before tho
labor board was Of small conse-
quence as compared TO its conten-
tion that It could refuse to negotiate
with its mechanical department en-
ployes through the railway branch
Of the American Federation Of Labor
the head Of which, Mr.. Jewell, re-
Gently held back a strike vote until
the labor board could decide thai
point. It's decision sounds like forcing
the closed shop upon the company.
which has about caught up with its
orders and has no new business COM
ing in. II would have little to lose
by a "show down" and its nerve if
better than that OF the railroads. al
though IL has suffered relatively
more from the traffic slump and high
rates.
There is no appeal from a labor
board decision provided for in tho
Continued on Page rwo.l
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
POLICE AFTER
72TOY PISTOLS
Merchant Who Sold Them
to Make Refund to
Purchasers
GUNS SHOWN TO
BE DANGEROUS

Agreeing to aid the police in en-
deavoring to recover the pistols that
he has sold and to refund their
price to the purchasers. and con-
senung TO turn over TO the police
the ones recovered to be destroyed,
sentence on Albert Dougherty.
charged with violating the law in
relation TO the sale Of fireworks
was suspended by Judge Hastings
in Municipal Court, this morning.
Dougherty was accused OF selling
to boys small pistols that were made
expressly for the firing OF blank
cartridges but which would also dis
charge genuine bullets. The pistols
are Of cheap make and. il is said.
the barrels OF some would not per-
NIT the bullets to pass through Il,
thus causing the shattering Of the
pistol and endangering the boy dis
charging It.
About 70 OF the pistols, Mr.
Continued on Page Twelve
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
DIR. M'ELMOYLE
IS TRANSFERRED
Former Elkton Pastor is Re-
ceived Into Presbytery
of Baltimore
CALL MEETING OF
ELKTON MEMBERS

The Rev. DR.. w s. Krirer. OF
Princess Anne. Nd. chairman OF the
standing committee Of the New Cas-
tie Presbytery has called congre-
gationol meeting OF the Elkton Pres
byterian Church for July 6. In up
holding the Presbytery's action dis
solving the pastoral relations OF the
Rev DR.. John McElmoyie with the
church the General Assembly Of the
Presbyterion Church at Chicago re-
Gently ordered the Presbytery 10 is
sue a call for a congregational meet
ing. Dr. McElmoyle resigned the
pastorate after his long hght against
tho Presbytery had ended in his de-
feat
The purpose OF the meeting will be
Continued on Page Twelve.
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
LUTZCHOSEN
AS SUPT. Of
PAIDFIREMEN
Present Chief of Volunteers
Appointed on 6 Months
Probation
FINISH APPRAISAL
OF HOUSES, EQUIPMENT

Directors Of the Department Of
Public Safety this morning appoint
ed William J. Lutz. present chief OF
the volunteer fire department. to be
superintendent Of the Bureau OF
Fires for a probationary period OF
six months.
The directors in making the ap-
pointment are carrying out the plan
now used by the Bureau OF Police.
that OF naming all appointees for a
probationary period.
The six months probationary Pc
riod is to begin today. although the
paid fire department is not to be-
come effective until September /. No
announcement was made Of the sal
airy TO be paid Chief Lutz
The Board OF Assessment yester-
day afternoon handed In its report
on the valuation Of the various fire
houses in the city. In most case.
the valuation placed upon the build.
ings does not differ greatly from tn,
offers made by the companies to tn,
city for the desired properties. and
CONTINUED on page tweIve)
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
DISCUSS GLAZED KID
WEEK PLAN NEXT

David Snellenburg. chairman Of
the Glazed Kid Campaign Commit
tee, has called a meeting OF the COM
mittee for tomorrow evening. in the
Board Of Education rooms. The
executive subcommittee will make
report Of the progress made in the
campaign.
p. ID. Prince, OF the committed
who recently visited Washington.
in the interest OF securing co-opera-
ton in the campaign. will read let
ters from President Harding. Vice
President Coolidge. Secretary of
Commerce Hoover. Secretary of
Labor Davis, Secretary Of the Treas
ury Mellon and others Of the Presi-
dents cabinet. These letters all ex-
press hope for the revivication OF
the glazed kid industry. Mr.. Prince
was assured OF the fullest co-opera-
ton by each member OF the cabinet.
the President and Vice President; in
fact, OF all official Washington.
A full report of the expenditures
and receipts OF the committee will
also be submitted. The notices sen,
out include invitation to the gen
eral. honorary and advisory commit
tees.
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
FOR SENATE ACTION
IN OPEN SESSION

State Senator J. Carey Palmer. of
Milton. was Wilmington visitor
yesterday He Is opposed to the
confirmation OF Senator J. o. VOL
colt. and conferred with some OF the
upstate Senators In this city yester-
day.
Senator Palmer Is advocating a
public session OF the Senate 10 act
on the judicial appointments. In
the past the Senate has acted on the
confirmation OF the Governors APP
pointments in executive session. be
hind closed doors. The Senate is 90
meet at noon Monday next. IN
Dover.
Among the down-State Senators
in Wilmington today conferring over
the Judgeships We're Senators Pal
mer. Short, Alice and Prettyman.
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
E. W. BARTRAM TO BE
MAYORS SECRETARY

Mayor-elect Harvey has announced
the appointment Of Elwood W. Bar
tram, GA West Ninth street, as his
secretary. Mr.. Bartram is a Repub-
lican. and for nine years was con-
nected with the DUPONT Company.
He is a son OF Frank C. Bartram
and a nephew OF the late Benjamin
+. Bartram for years secretary OF
the Board Of Education. He is 81
years Of age.
Mr.. Bartram is a graduate OF the
Wilmington High School and also at
tended the University OF Delaware.
He Is a member OF Lafayette lodge,
st. Johns Chapter. 81. Johns Com
mandery. Lu Lu Temple Of the
Mystic Shrine and Tail Cedars OF
Lebanon OF the Masonic Fraternity.
lie is also a member Of the Pur-
chasing Agents Association Of Phila-
delphia.
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
PLANES MAYHJINTFOR
PIRATES IN MYSTERY OF
1.-THE VANISHED FLEETv'

some officials believe. they must have
left some trace along the shore. The
disappearances extend over several
months and a raiding vessel would
have TO have some base for oper-
ations along the shore.
A list OF 20 vessels which have
disappeared in the last few months
was made up at the Commerce De-
partment today.
Five OF the vessels. or possibly
six. were near Cape Hatteras when
they went down. II they had been
blown up. run aground or even cap
sized. some bit Of wreclSage would
float ashore which would explain
their fate
The sand stranded schooner Car.
roll A. Deering. which beached or
Hatteras. with sails fun set. wa
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Evening journal., 1921-06-22
CONCEPT AT sIrNIAnr

Brandywine Summit Camp is rap
idly getting into fun swing for the
summer season. The Cecilton. Nd.
Brass Band, led by Professor Charles
p. Edwards, Of this city. will give a
concert at the camp on Friday night.
Visitors from Wilmington. West
Chester and the surrounding country
are expected.
In addition 10 the band concert.
st. Pauls NJ. e. Church choir Of
Wilmington will render several Sc
lections. Charles la Boube Ed
wards will entertain with violin
solos.
Tomorrow will be cleanup day at
the camp. The West Chester bus.
which leaves Wilmington at $50
o'clock. will stop near the camr
grounds. At 4.s0 o'clock the hr
will bring the cottagers and clea
up squad back to Wilmington
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
SALARY INCREASES
MAY BE GRANTED

An ordinance raising the pay OF
the city treasurer, deputy Judge OF
the Municipal Court and members
OF the City Board OF Health prob
ably will be considered by City
Council. in committee OF the whole
tonight A majority OF the mem
bers are believed to favor the in
creases.
Application has been made by the
city tax collectors for Increases in
pay OF from $4,000 to $4,000. This
may also be taken up this evening.
City Solicitor Huxley is expected to
have the proposed ordinance to reg
ulate and impose tax on signboards
drafted and ready for Consideration.
There will be only one more reg
ular meeting OF the present Council
IN committee OF the whole after to-
night on June 80 the body will
pass into history and the Council
which was elected on June 4 will
take over control.
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
GREET SIMS
WITH WEARING
OF FTHEGREEN'
n. Y. Police Prevent Dem.
OnstratiOn For Recalled
American Admiral
AT CAPITAL SOON
TO MEET DENBY

NEW YORK. June 22 Omitted
Press s.)-Admiral william S. Sims
came home today to the tune OF
The wearing OF the Green"
As the liner Olympia swung into
her pier. with the admiral aboard,
a little steamer slipped past her stern
down the North river. with a band
Justify blowing the famous Irish
air.
The expected demonstration at the
White Star pier by Irish sympathiz-
CTS who intended TO show their dis
approval OF the admiral's ''jackass'
speech in London failed to material
ize-partiy because OF the presence
CONTINUED on Page Tw0.)
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
KING GEORGE
ASKS ireland
TO FORGIVE
Hopes Both North and
South Will Soon Agree
on Peace
ROYAL PARTY ON
WAY TO LONDON

BELFAST. June % CUnited
Press. king George appealed for
peace in Ireland" in opening the
first home rule parliament here to-
day
The Ensiish-speaking world .
anxious FOR settlement in Ire
land" he declared in his opening
speech.
IL pray that my coming to Ire
land Is the first step toward peace.
Il appeal to all Irishmen to for
get and forgive. hope there VIII
be a ceremony similar in the south
tof Ireland.
The king and Queen boarded the
royal yacht at f.4O for the return %
Holyhe(. There were no unto-
ward incidents in the trip from the
council chamber TO the quay.
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
SHRINERS Hope
TO HAVE YACHT
Onward to be "Lu Lu,"
If Present Plans Go
Through
MASONS ON HER
FOR RIVER RIDE

Unless plans now in course Of for
mutation go wrong, Delaware and
other Shriners soon will own a large
and handsome steam yacht for out
ing purposes. It will be operated
under the auspices OF the Shriner's
outing Club Of Delaware. a charter
for which has been applied for by
the prominent Masons who are be-
hind the big outing club project
While the control OF the yacht will
rest in the hands OF Delaware mem
bers OF Lu Lu Temple, OF Philadel-
phia, Il is contemplated that the
craft also shall serve the outing
purposes OF Masons in Chester and
Philadelphia and be available at
times for the use OF select parties.
made up Of persons who are not
members OF the craft.
The yacht. which now bears the
name Coward" now is in VIII
mington. II acquired by the Shrin-
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Evening journal., 1921-06-22
NOT ALL R0BBERIES
BLAMED ON BOYS

Bolislaw Bengililosli. aged Is
years. was arrested this morning by
Patrolman Bradford. charged with
the theft Of a small sum Of money
from a fruit merchant on lower King
street, by the name OF Florentine.
about two weeks ago. The lad was
sent TO the Detention House, S14
Washington street. and will be ar
raigned in the Juvenile Court this
afternoon.
The store OF NJ. Kahn. a grocer at
1900 Pennsylvania avenue. was
broken open and robbed Of 35 and a
quantity OF cigarettes on Sunday.
while the family was away from
home. Entrance was effected through
a window.
Captain OF Detectives Benson said
this morning that there is no reason
for suspecting the boys who were
charged by a morning paper with
being implicated in the robbery. and
that no arrests have been made. as
stated.
The Office OF the r. r. Pusey Com
pany. SO Shipley street. was broken
open last night and a number OF
small articles taken. Il Is thought &c
have been the work OF boys
The Office OF Holmes Jones. SIS
shipley street, also was broken open
and ransacked. but nothing OF any
special value taken.
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
Longest Day Goes

Yesterday was the longest
day In the year. There were
those who argued that Il wasn't
and that today would be. But
the weather Bureau said that
summer began officially at 7.34
p. m.. Eastern standard time. OF
S.34 p. m. daylight saving time.
And so its rests az that. But
IL seems that summer Is rather
hekle about her annual birth
dav and sometimes selects June
21 and sometimes June 22-and
then again. but not often. June
%. Astronomers have a lot OF
language that ordinary folk
don't understand which ex-
plains the whole thing.
But anyhow. yesterday was
the longest day OF the year by
a thousandth OF a second or so
and Wilmingtonians will not be
able TO tell much difference in
today's length from yesterdays
because Il is only a fraction OF
a second.
SO that's how II Is.
Evening journal., 1921-06-22

WASHINGTON. June 22-CUnited
Press )-Airplanes may BE called
upon to solve the mystery OF the
vanished fleet"
Omcials OF the Department OF
Commerce today were considering
asking the army or navy for planes
TO patrol the little frequented
stretches OF coast near Cape Hat
teras for some trace OF the mer-
chant vessels which have myster-
iously vanished there.
Meanwhile. coast guard vessels
were slipping in and out OF coves
and inlets near the cape in hope OF
picking up some clew-a bit OF
wreckage or note which might
have been left by some Of the crews
Of the vanished vessels.
II pirates raided the ships and
murdered or captured the crews. a.
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
NIGHT BLAZE ~
ROUTSFAMILY
Clancys, With Children.
Awake in Time to Save
Their Lives
THINK CIGARETTE
STARTED FIRE

Fire Of undetermined origin at
o'clock this morning. drove the FAM
ily OF Charles @. Clancy. 221 North
Jackson street. from their beds. and
damaged the building and contents
10 the extent OF $500. The two
story frame structure Is owned by
Mr.. Clancy. whose los is covered by
Insurance..
Mrs Clancy was first aroused by
the dense smoke in their bedroom.
and calling her husband. they hur-
ried TO the street with their FIVE
children. who were cared for by the
family OF John O'Conner. PIT North
Jackson street.
Mr.. Clancy then ran 20 the FIRE
house OF the Weccacoe Company
and gave the alarm. In the
meantime an alarm had been struck
from box No. rs. Second and Jack
son streets by John j. Pedro. EOS
North Van Buren, street who saw
the blaze.
The Weccacoe Company located
Continued on Page Twelyel
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
SAY FAREWELL
TO DIR. SCOTT
Teachers Give Reception to
Retiring Superintendent
of Schools
GIFTS OF MASONIC
RING AND FLOWERS

As a farewell recognition OF their
appreciation OF his seven years ser
vice as superintendent OF the will
mington public schools. the princi-
pals and teachers OF city schools
gave a reception on Monday evening
to DR.. Clifford ]. Scott and Ms
Scott, who are soon to remove from
this city.
Between $50 and 800 persons were
present. the reception being held IN
the High School. DR.. Scott was
presented with a handsome Masonic
ring, a gift from the teaching body.
and Mrs. Scott was given a large
basket Of flowers. The presentation
speech was made by Prof. James A.
Continued on Page Two;
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
v. H. 5. CLASS ri.
OUT TONIGHT
Diplomas to be Presented
to l2l Students by Presi-
dent ROmmel
NO ADDRESS TO
YOUNG THIS YEAR

Commencement exercises OF the
Wilmington High School Glass OF
1921 will be held in the school to-
night. There are 121 young men
and women in the class including
both the February and June sections
comprising one OF the largest classes
10 be graduated in this city for many
years.
While the program Is an excellent
one, there viii be no formal speaker.
It had been planned TO have a special
address but at late date the speak
er was forced to cancel his engage
ment. The time was too short 10
obtain a second speaker. There will
be music by the school orchestra and
continued on page two)
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
Rail WORKERS
YOTEAGAINST
Lower wage
p. r. r. ShOpmen Say
Reduction Would Mean
Hardships
HAVE NO THOUGHT
NOW OF STRIKE

Vote Is being taken by members
Of Brandywine Lodge. No. S22, Broth
erhood OF Railroad Trainmen. at the
Labor Temple. Tenth and Tatnall
streets. today. on acceptance or rejec-
tion Of tho United States Labor
Boards proposal for a wage reduc-
ton.
Although only a few Of the more
than 500 members OF Brandywine
Lodge had voted this afternoon. II
was clear that the men generally
are opposed to the cut, which will
amount 10 approximately 8 cents an
hour. The voting will be continued
daily from a. m. to s p. m, at the
Labor Temple tomorrow and Fri
day, so as to give all members ample
opportunity TO record their views.
NJ. G. Ralsion. president OF
Brandywine Lodge. was at the Tenn
pie today supervising the voting. He
said the call for an expression OF
opinion had been issued by 3. NJ.
Jewell. chief OF the railway employees
OF the American Federation OF
continued On page twOl
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
UNIQUE CASE OF
ALLEGED SPEEDING

Striking an aged Negro at Tenth
and King streets yesterday, Herbert
W. Whitner was arrested on a
charge of speeding but was dismiss
ed by Judge Hastings, in Municipal
Court, this morning.
II seemed that Whitner's car
stopped near the corner yesterday,
and had someone push the car TO
start the motor. AS it started the
car Jumped" striking the Negro,
who had started to cross the street
and then turned back.
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
WOULD ExTEND RENT LAW.

A bill was introduced at Wash
ington yesterday by Senator l. Heis-
Ter Ball. chairman OF the Senate
District Committee. TO extend until
May %. 1929. the operation OF the
Ball rent law. which, unless the new
bill Is passed. will expire october 21.
Of this year.
The bill also authorizes the ap-
pointment OF an attorney for the
committee at a salary OF $4,000 a
year. Senator Ball will seek 20 have
favorable action on his bill at an
early date.
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
THIS CAR A DANDY.

The Cadillac touring car used by
the directors Of the Department. OF
Public Safety. which has been over
hauled and repainted by Pierson
and Haymen, Tenth and French
streets, was turned over to the po-
lice garage this morning.
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
HIS FATHER DEAD

Dr. c. L. Robinson, In charge Of
the dispensary at the Harlan plant
received word late yesterday Of the
death OF his father. a retired lumber
and coal dealer, at Sharpsburg. Pa,
near Pittsburgh. DR.. Robinson left
for Pittsburgh this morning. His
father was about 20 years old.
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
NFW BUILDING PERMITS

Inspector Preston has issued the
following building permits;
Vasil Bartramowicz. 100 Poplar
street. addition s42o; X. Swientohow-
ski. builder.
Masonic Hall Company, Market
street above Eighth, marquise on en-
trance 10 Masonic Building, to cost
.s1.lO0; J. Y. Dean Company, build
era
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
CONTEST WILL OF
MURDERED MAN

Testimony is being heard by Reg
lister OF Wills Isaac r. Brown in the
contested will case OF Lewis II. Dun
can. OF New Castle. who was re-
Gently shot and killed. Charles Ben
nett. is now confined In the work
house awaiting trial on a charge o
numbering Duncan.
The contest is being made by Ann
Jane Duncan. sister OF the de-
ceased. She is represented by VIII
liam TT. Cooper.
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
CONDITION IMPROVED.

Special 10 The Evening Journal
BLACKBIRD. June 1.-THE con-
dtion OF Herman Heaveiow. farmer.
OF near Green Spring. who was bad
iy injured when he got caught In
tho gearing OF tractor. working In
the harvest field on Friday. = allshs-
ly improved ,
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
Is runERCuI.osIs VICTII.

Harry McCann, Negro. aged AZ
years. formerly OF 1902 A street. who
was committed to the New Castle
County Workhouse. in September
1919, died in that institution last
night, OF tuberculosis. Deputy Cor
oner Nichols took charge OF the
body.
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
SUN AND TIDE.
LOST AND FOUND.

I OST-TOP OF PLATINUM STICK
IL pin, set with diamonds and pearls.
Liberal reward. 1O1i West St. june22-2t
(Continued on Page Thlrteen-)
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
TODAYrs TENTpFRATTrRT

At The Evening Journal Office.
500 A. M.-S1 1901 p. NJ. 90
1000 A. NJ. sc 100 A. NJ. %
Evening journal., 1921-06-22

Have you tried Glover Dairy But
ter? Phone 1540-1541.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1921-06-22
The Weather

Partly cloudy tonight and Thurs
day, little change in temperature.
moderate southwest winds.
Evening star., 1921-07-21

Floral Emblems of Expressive Beauty.
Moderate prices. Shaffer, 800 14th. IN.
y4I6.J-AdvertiSem
Evening star., 1921-07-21
CONSTANCE
TALm ADGE

In Handsomely Inpestitured and
S,oift-Moring Camera Version Of Sails
bury Fields Successful Broadtcdy
Farce in Which 1t Is Laughtully DEM
onstrdted That All of the Wires Are
Bellies and All of the Husbands Merely
Dumbells