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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-26
RAILROADS REJECT PAY
FOR OVERTIME RULING
Labor Boards Finding Unjusti-
fable, Chiefs Agree; Men
Not to Strike.
By Associated Press TO Every Evening,

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Chicago, August 26.-Rules govern
ing the payment of overtime rates.
promulgated by the United States
Railroad Labor Board last week, to
supplant the overtime rules of the ma
tional agreement covering shop crafts
employees. were rejected as "unjusti-
fed" by the conference of regional ex-
ecutive boards of the Railway En-
rloyes Department OF the American
Federation of Labor today.
A letter was sent today to all locals
conveying the results of a three day
conference just concluded.
by no conceivable line of reason
ing the letter said. can decision 222
(the Labor Boards rules decision) be
justified and this body declines to ac-
cept it."
All union members were warned
however, TO remain at work until
further official action is taken by union
officials. The letter advised that il
was considered best to wait until the
labor board had issued substitute
rules for the entire national agree
ment before taking a referendum vote
on the matter.
Meanwhile. however. the letter adj
vised the men "in time of peace to
prepare for war"
The, seven rules announced by the
board last week ocver payments for
overtime. Sundays and holidays. A
number of radical changes were made
and labors leaders declared the new
rules would materially affect the earn
ings OF shop employees.
A. o. Wharton, labor member Of the
hoard, and former president Of the
railway employees department, AHeri-
can Federation of Labor, published q
long, dissenting opinion in which he
refused to sanction the majority de-
cision.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-26
GIVEN TESTIMONIAL.
&. B. Cermain Remembered by
Former Subordinates at
Harlan Plant.

+. II. Germain. manager of the de-
partment of sales of the Bethlehem
Shipbuilding Corporation, and former
general manager at the Harlan plant.
this city. was presented yesterday
with handsome framed memorial
and testimonial as a token OF esteem.
signed by 100 employees of the Harlan
plant.
The presentation in behalf OF the
local employees, was made by J, +.
Faherty. assistant to the general
manager. who was the guest of Mr..
Germain yesterday at luncheon in
New York.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-26
PLANS FOR CONTAGIOUS UNIT
Off cials of p. and s. Hospital to De.
eide Its Future at Meeting.

Disappointed because City Council
last night failed to recommend an ap-
preparation OF $4,000 for the upkeep
Of the contagious unit of the Ply
sicians' and Surgeons hospital, Off
cials of the institution said today that
at present they did not know what
would become of this brapeh of the
hospital.
Nothing can be determined about
the future of the contagious unit
until there has been meeting of the
executive committee or board of di-
rectors of the hospital. which il is
expected win be held shortly. II is
probable that at this meeting the adj
visibility of raising the necessary
funds by a public campaign will be
discussed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-26
STORM COMING UP COAST.
sanefIon sso.0oo. 600 o. 5. Loan.

BY Associated Prtss to Every Evenine.
Washington Aug. 26.-The Weather
Bureau issued the following storm
warning at 10 a. m. today
Northeast storm; Cape Hatteras
70 Delaware BreakWater. Falling
pressure off North Carolina coast in
connection with >strons area Of high
pressure 70 northward. VIII cause
strong northeast winds during the
next "A hours, probably reaching gale
force"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-26
Stranded Fruiter Settling.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Halifax. n. s.. Aug Efforts
were made today TO pull the United
States Shipping Board steamship city
of Brunswick from board shoals, a
dangerous ledge at the Mouth of Hall
fax harbor. which she struck during
the night. Fishermen reported the
vessel was settling and that the grain
cargo was being jettisoned.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-26
MRS sNYDER's SUDDEN DEATH.
Wife of Well Known PatroIman suc-
cumbs Following Stroke of Paralysis.
Charleston, ". Va, August 2s.

Mrs. Margaret q. Snyder. OF 1901
West Third street, wife of William j.
Snyder. a policeman, died suddenly
early this morning when stricken
with paralysis. Some time ago she
suffered a similar stroke.
Mrs. Snyder recently returned from
a visit to her daughter. Mrs. Helen
Golderman. of Utica, n. Y. She was
accompanied home by Mrs. Colder
man and her two children.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-26
u. s. GERMAN TREATY
|. FLATLY RENOUNC[S
NATIONS LEAGUE
Assure This Country of All
Rights and Privileges Granted
by Versailles Covenant.
PEACE DECLARATION NEXT
Administration to Urge Ratifica-
ton of New Pact at Earliest
Moment Possible.
PEACE DECLARATION NEXT

Ey Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington. Aug. 26.-Full title 70
"nll the rights. privileges. indemnitiea.
reparations or advantages specified
for the United States under the un-
ratified treaty of Versailles Is re-af-
firfned In the separate treaty with
Germany signed yesterday at Berlin.
Both by blanket declaration and
specific enumeration the treaty recog-
nizes the claim of the American gov
ernment 10 these benefits. and at the
same time disavows on the part of
the United States any responsibility
for provisions of the League of Ma
tions covenant, the shantung settle
ment, or the political re-alignments of
Europe.
Treaty n Full Settlement.
BY state Department officials. the
treaty rs considered a full settlement.
making possible not only a resurnp-
ton of diplomatic relations but a large
neasure of commercial intercourse as
we'll through its re-affirmation of the
economic and financial concessions OF
the pact of Versailles.
There was every indication today
that efforts would be made by the Ad-
mtnistration to secure Senate ratffica-
tion as soon as possible after Congress
re-assembles late in September so that
the long-deiayed rapproachement with
Germany might become an accom-
plished fact. Such commercial and
supplemental treaties as may be
found necessary can then be nego-
tiated through the ordinary diplomatic
channels.
Continued on page 8.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-26
.ERzBERG[R SLAIN,
|. BODY Of LEADER WAS
R|DDLED WITH SHOT
Stormy Petrol of Germany Was
Vice-Premier Near Ter
mination of War.
URGED FLAME IN THE FIGHT
Advocated Peace Long Before
End of Hostilities and Was
Accused as Traitor.
URGED FLAME IN THE FIGHT
~ Aaaociafed Prese to F.YerY rrvenfnf


Berlin. Aug. Matthias E.rzberger
former viye-Premier and Minister of
Finance. was murdered today
Herr Erzberger was assassinated
near Offenburg, Baden, where he was
so1ourning with his family. His body
contained twelve bullet wounds.
Herr Erzberger had left Bad
Griesbach where he was taking the
cure, in company with the Reichstag
Deputy Diese for feet tour Of the
Black Forest.
An hour later both men were con-
fronted by two youths who separated
them and then emptied revolyers into
Herr Erzberger who was killed in
stantly by shots in the head.
Deputy Diese also was wounded.
Continued on page 6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-26
klng Constantlne Retter.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Athens, August 2s.-King Constan-
tine. whose illness at Eski-Sher, Asia
Minor, was reported yesterday. IS
making satisfactory progress toward
recovery. says a report from his ply
sicians. The King enjoyed a good day
yesterday following his serious indis-
position on Wednesday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-26
GOV. SMALL TO RUN AGAIN.
-Never Quilt Under Fire In His Life,-
Friend Says.

Springfield. Ill. Aug. 26.-Governor
Small will be candidate for re-elec-
ton in 1924. State Senator Meents. one
of the Governors closest political
allies and his spokesman in the Sen
ate, said yesterday.
Len Small never quit under fire in
his life" Senator Meents said.
Governor Small is under indictment
charging conspiracy and embezzle-
ment while he was state treasurer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-26
Explosion Victims Recovering.

Injured in the explosion of shells at
the Delaware Reserve Ordnance De-
pot, at Perkintown. n. j.. on Wednes-
day. Thomas Sharp, of Bridgeport. N.
j.. and Charles Howser, Of Deepwater
Village, n. j., We're reported greatly
improved this morning at the Salem
Memorial Hospital. Both men are ex-
pected to recover
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-26
Accused of Striking False Alarm.

James Mackenzie was arrested this
morning by Motorcycle Officer Cook,
on a charge of tanpering with a FIRE
alarm hox. 1t is alleged that Mac
Kenzie struck false alarm from Box
No. Is, Sixth and Spruce streets. last
night. whit,l summoned the district
companies to that vicinity.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-26
Accused Of Assault.

Joseph A. Woerner, of Richardson
Park, was arrested by Constable
Wilmington today, on charge OF as
sault and battery on Mrs. Woerner.
He will be given a hearing before
Magistrate Stradley this evening.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-26
steamer Aground Mt Boston.

By Associated Press to every Evening.
Boston, Aug. 2e.-The steamship
city of Atlanta of the ocean Steam
ship Company. inward bound from
Savannah. with passengers and
freight went aground on Castle Island
in the inner harbor 1oday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-26
Curtis. Mahalles. View Law .Flrm.

William G. Mahaffey. until recently
clerk of the United States District
Court, and former Chancellor Charles
NJ. Curtis. have opened Offices for the
practice of law in rooms s05-T of the
Equitable Building.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-26
RSHING ENJOYS CAMP LIFE.
American Army Head at @Red Cloud
Camp Near Binghamton.

General John j. Pershing Joined
his son at Camp Red Cloud, seven
\aeen miles out of Binghamton, New
York. on "Wednesday. The Generals
soD had been in camp. along with
over one hundred other boys, since
sarly in June. and the visit of the
Army head had been anticipated for
norne time. General Pershing had de-
|clincd to fix a date for his appear
Ance. and he was naturally a very
welcome guest when he drove into
camp a few days ago. His stay is
more or less uncertain owing 10 busi-.
Sness engagements.
Red Cloud Camp is located on Sill
ver Lake in the mountains of Penn
Gylvania. The nearest railroad station
is Montrose. IL miles away. Murray
Mettsn of Wilmington has spent two
summers al the camp and is there
at this time. Major Lamborn, of
Friends School. Baltimore. is in
charge
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-26
EVERY EVENING READERS,

who for any reason. do not re-
ceive their paper regularly and
promptly. are requested to noti-
~ the Circulation Department
at once. either by phone or let
ter. for only In this way can
non-dellvery by mail. or poor
service by the dealer. be recti-
fled
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-26
IRISH REJECT PEACE
PROPOSAL AND SUGGEST
SELF DETERMINE TON

Dali Votes Unanimously Against Lloyd Georges Offer
of Dominion Status for Ireland, but is Willing to
Continue Negotiations Principle of Consent Of
Gooerned eve Do Not Seek War But We Shall
Defend OmseIoes," Valera Warns British Prime
Minister.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-26
Wheat Crop Unusually Large.

The local wheat crop Is said to be
showing excellent results. Fifty acres
of wheat on the Donohoe farm near
Edge Moor YIELDED between 1900 and
1900 bushels.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-26
Amusements Tonight

AIdine-''rhe Love Flower.
Queen-"H Home Talent.
Arcadia--"fhe Woman God Changed
Rialto--"The Bandit and thc Preacher
Savoy-''The Giri From Nowhere.
Parkway-"rhe Devils Garden.
5 Strand-''The Blazing Trail
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-26
MINERS LEADERS
TO STOP MARCH OF
MEN TO M|NG0. VIVA.
Army Officer Warns Heads of
Union That Force Will be
Used If Necessary.
TROOPS ARE ORDERED OUT

WasnifsBlOnt aug. zo.-<hCtlH2
Secretary of War Wainwright,
after receiving a report today
from Brigadier- General II. II.
Bandholtz. the War Department
representative, in West Virginia,
said that the department would
await further information before
recommending use Of Federal
troops in the coal fields of that
State.
Charleston, ". Va. August 26.
Frank Keeney. District President Of
the United Mine Workers and Sec
motor car today for the camp of the
marching miners in Boone county
with the announced intention OF ad-
vising the army to abandon its. march
to Mingo county without delay.
This step was taken after Keeney
and Mooney had conferred with Briga-
dier General II. II. Bandholtz. United
States, who arrived this morning TO
investigate the situation under orders
from the War Department.
General Bandholtz reached Charles
AbI N0dtf anu EOA AttN1 ttAht-
with Governor Morgan. a
conference was arranged at the Gov
ernor's Office and took place about
daybreak. The governor. it is stated.
laid the situation growing out of the
march OF the miners before General
Bandholtz.
Later General Bandholtz communi-
Gated with President Kenney and Sec
retary Mooney and asked that they,
with Harold Houston. attorney for. the
United Mine Workers, meet him at
the capitol.
General Bandholtz and the mine
workers officials went over the situa-
tion from every angle with the result
that at the close of the conference
Keeney and Mooney left Charleston in
motor car announcing that they
were going to the camp of the miners
in Boone county to advise them TO
disperse .and return TO their homes.
General Bandholtz told the union
officials that he was reluctant TO have
federal troops enter West Virginia
to oppose an army of armed men. But
1t would be necessary unless the men
abandon their enterprise and dis
persed. No halfway measures would
be taken. the general said.
While the union officials have gone
to Boone county with the announced
purpose of advising the men to go
home. the federal government had not
relinquished its plans should ii be-
come necessary to take the situation
in hand.
I'VE are going ahead with our
plans" said General Bandholtz, but
Continued on page 6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-26

Sometimes the only way 10 get it
done is TO advertise for somebody to
do ii. Read the classified ads,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-26

Have you tried Cloyer Dairy But
ter Telephones 15s0-1541.-Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-26
weather Forecast

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening".
washington. Aug. Forecast for Della
ware.
Partly cloudy tonight and SATURDAY
little change in temperature.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-07
ADVOCATE SMALLER
ARMY PERSONNEL
Economy Supporters in Senate
Attack Recommendations
For Army Bill.

WASHINGTON. June 6.-InauR-
uratioI. OF senate consideration of
the 1855. 100000 army appropriation
bill Monday brought from senator's
advocating economy a hot attack on
the committee recommendation for
a minimum army for the next fiscal
year Of 10. 900 men.
Economy advocates led by Sen.
Borah, republican. Idaho. and in
Guiding Senators Lenroot. repub-
lican. Wisconsin. and Hitchcock. Ne
braska. and King. Utah. democrats.
criticised the personnel provision and
indicated their intention TO wage a
bitter fight TO reduce it. Sen. Borah
announced ne would move 10 limit
the army 10 10000 men. mot be-
cause that figure represents my
views. but because am convinced
that is the lowest attainable under
the circumstances
Sen King. however. declared he
would seek TO obtain a reduction 10
100000
The amendment for a minimum
army Of 10 600 as compared with
the house provision for an average
army Of 10000 men was also
strongly supported during debate
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-07
BEGIN HEARING IN
MAIL THEFT CASE
l8 Persons on Trial in Toledo
Federal Court-Jury
Nearly Complete.

BY Associated Press:
TOLEDO. o., June with a
jury Practically complete Monday
night. federal court Tuesday will be-
gin hearing testimony against Is
men and five women on trial
charged in 10 indictments with con-
spiracy which eliminated in the
theft of more than 100000 in
bonds from the Toledo postofice on
February Il last.
When court adjourned II OF the
IL men in the original panel re-
manned, one had been substituted be
cause of infrmities and the govern
ment and defense both declared they
We're finished with peremptory chal-
lenges
Stuart Bolin. special government
prosecutor. sprang a surprise early
in the day when he announced thai
but Is of the 80 indicted would q
on trial at this time. Among the
missing was the name OF Rev. An
thony Gorek, parish priest Of a Pol
ish settlement at New Chicago. Ind.
Three others i'm court with Rev.
Gorek and Immediately removed
with him were Geo. NJ. King Robert
Ladell and Harry Kerwal. The three
late Monday were removed 10 De
troit. where they Will go on trial for
alleged murder arising out Of the
robbery of the Morton Bond COM
pany January 81.
Those on trial are Wanda Ur-
baytis. Joe Crbaytis. Charles Schultz.
James Sansome. Walter Foote. Ed
win Zellich. Joe Culbert Helen Fur
rier. Charles Furrier. Emma Marvin,
stella Kaefer. Albert Murzyn. Harry
Thrush. Pearl Sommers. John J.
Epps. Stanley Bartnikowski. George
Rogers and John Paulek.
In outlining the government
case. Prosecutor Bolin declared there
were 10 counts making up the con-
spiracy which he named as follows:
ConsI tracy to assault persons in
charge Of mail; conspiracy 10 rob
persons entrusted with mail con-
spiracy 20 steal from mails: con-
spiraCy 10 take undelivered letters
from persons handling mails: con
spiracy 10 destroy matter entrusted
20 the mails: conspiracy 10 steal mail
bags, conspiracy 10 appropriate mail
bags 20 own use. thereby deprivins
from government: conspiracy to tear
and open mail bags.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-07
ARREST DAUGHTER
OF ACCUSED WOMAN
Miss Mary McArdle Held in
Gotham in Connection
With Kaber Murder.
Rr Associated Presc

By Associated Press
NEW YORK. June 6-Miss Mar
ian McArdle. 20. was arrested late
Monday as she arrived from Lake
wood O.. a suburb OF Cleveland,
where she is wanted in connection
with the Staying of her step-father.
Dan r Kaber. a wealthy publisher,
nearly two years ago.
Miss McArdie, who was arrested
after a visit TO Harlem Jail to sec
her mother, Mrs. Eva c. Kaber,
previously indicted for the murder
Of Mr.. Kaber. denied all knowledge
Of the killing.
During an hours questioning by
police, the girl admitted that about
week before the Staying she used
an Ice pick to open a buffet contain
ing silverware in the Kaber home.
This was done at the mothers eug-
gestion, she said. but added she did
not know what was done with the
silver after the mother took II away.
Lakewood police asserted that
Mrs. Mary Brickel. the girls grand
mother. who also was indicted had
declared the girl ransacxed the house
after the crime as a sham 70 lead
the police 10 think burglars were
responsible.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-07
ANNOUNCE RESULTS
OF SCHOOL BALLOT
Election of County School
superintendent Held
Throughout State.

by Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS, June 6-Re-
ports received here from over tho
state Monday uiS1. on the election
OF county school superintendent give
TIL following results.
Marion County-Robert X. Dever-
icNs. rcpublican. elected Indicated
election viii be contestedl. ST.
Josepn county john Il. Rttunger:
Henry county-Harrv &. Roberts. re-
elected Perry county - Preston
Harding. republican. Vanderburgh
County-H h Hemmer. democrat.
reelected. Spencer County-U 8.
Lindsey. republican. Floyd county
Glenn v. Scott. reelected. Franklin
county Michael BoSsert democrat:
WAYNE county-C. q. Williams. re-
elected. Fayette county-Claude L.
Morr Bchrens. republican. PosCy
county-G r Behrens. democrat:
Cass county-Ira Kessler: Grant
county-Alhert Han republican:
Blackford county-W. r. Pursley.
democrat. Crawford county-H. II.
Pleasant. republican. Pike county
Howard Brentin, republican: Ham,
ilton county-Walter Harger: Adams
county,. s. Christen. democrat.
Madison county. 9. House: len
nings county-Charles F. Miller. re-
publican, Scott county - Clinton
Gamble. republican. WarriSk county.
Levi Barker. republican: Jackson
o0unty-Harry 3. Henderson. demo-
crat. wabash county-Hcward Will
.---- -@~sstll<@- sssf ~ Its,fa tsLsn :
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-07
.SPIRITUALISTS IN
STORMY CONCLAVE
Police Called to Quell Dis.
turbance at Convention
In Newcastle.
by Associated Press


NEWCASTLE. Ind, June 6.-Po-
lice were called TO quiet a disturb
ance at the opening session Of the
seventeenth annual convention Of
the Indiana state Association of
Spiritualists here Monday The
trouble is said to have come up when
Dr. Frederick Crum of indianapolis.
president of the association. refused
TO seat 10 delegates from Spirit
ualist church there and recognized
II delegates from a science church
Of Spiritualists.
A stormy debate followed and
when the convention was in turmoil
a woman delegate from Kokomo OBJ
tanned the platform and made n Wig
orCus defense of DR.. Crum. ending
it. it is said. by taking a revolver out
of her handbag and handing II TO
him with the suggestion that he de-
fend himself.
At sight Of the revolver. several Of
the women delegates are said to have
become hysterical and many fed TO
the street Several persons were
said 10 have been attempting 70
reach the platform when the police
arrived. The officers soon restored
order.
Six policemen. stationed at va
rious Llaces around the meeting
room. remained on duty to prevent
further outbreaks An investigation
OF the affair is said to have been
ordered by city officials
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-07
Too americans Slain
By Bandit in Germany
Soldiers Die as Result of
Wounds Inflicted in HOldup
Near COblenz.

COBLENZ, June 6--Two American
soldiers have died as result OF
wounds inflicted by 4 highwayman
Wednesday on the Weissenthurm-
Andernach road.
Private s. II. Shiffhauer. company
C.. fifth infantry. was shot dead, and
Private Clarence Leavell OF the same
company succumbed 70 his wound
in a hospital Thursday.
According to tee military police
the men were stopped at midnight
wednesday by the bandit. who de
fnanded money. Shifhauer refused
to comply and was shot through the
heart dying instantly. Leavell then
handed over his money 20 the ban
dit and asked 70 be permitted -
bring aid 20 his comrade- The ban
dit. without replying. shot Leavell
through the body
Army detectives are investigating
the shooting Thus far no arres,
has been made.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-07
REQUESTS AID FOR
FLOOD SUFFERERS
Harding Urges American PEG
pie To Contribute To Red
Cross Relief Fund.

WASHINGTON, June 6-Pres ?.
Harding issued a request Monday to
me people of the United States 20
assist by contributors the American
Red Cross in rendering aid 90 the
people of Pueblo, Colo. because OF
Hood conditions
Tn n formal statement addressed
to the people 81 the United States.
the president asked that cCntribu-
lions be made for use by the Red
cross in Pueblo and surrounding
stricken territory. The text Of the
appeal follows.
ITO the People Of The United
states.
Overwhelming disaster has come
to the people % Pueblo and sur
rounding districts. Realization Of
their suneriuEs now. and in the days
to come. prompts me 90 issue an
urgent request 20 all whose svmpa-
-hleS arc awakened % assist the
abo~s 81 American Red cross which
is quickly organized 90 deal with The
FIRST great need and VIII stand by
rn-il homes and home life can be re-
established Contributions may be
sent az once through the office OF any
-hapter or directly 20 Red Cross
headquarters at washington for use
Fro The stricken territory.