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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03
OUR DOOR CLOSED
TO GERMAN PLEAS,
LONDON BELIEVES
Huns, Within Nine Days. Must
Agree and Guarantee to Pay
S32,142, 100000 Reparation.
THE ALLIES WANT OUR HELP

By Associated Press to Every Evening
London. May 3.-Ninc days remain
for Germany to inform the entente Of
her intentions relative 10 the payment
Of re1larations and give guarantees for
the execution ol her promises. She
must deal directly with the allies. Il
was believed here today. as Charles p.
Hughes. American secretary g state
was deemed to have closed the door TO
Washington in the not" he sent 20 the
German capital late last night.
Tho sum ot 600 600 .O0o pounds (nor-
mally about .32.i42. .0oo. .000l vas fixed
Yesterday as the principal Of the German
rcparations debt. which she viii be
asked to either acknowledge or repudl-
ate by May 4 p
Allied experts were busy this morn
ing IL working out the details regard
ing conditions of payment and the
guarantees to be eNacted. Action on
these was expected before the adjourn
ment of the Supreme Council session.
The council il vas believed. would
announce also Is decision relative TO
INC division IL upper Silesia between
Poland and Germany. Unofficial reports
published here last night stated that
the districts Of Pless and Rybnik and
part of kattowitE would be awarded
Poland II the advice or the Inter Allied
Commission was accepted. These dis
trlcts IN the extreme southern end of
SIlesia contain many Of the most i'm
portant coal mines in southea stern Ger
many.
Desire for American assistance IN
solving German problems found express
sion today in an article published by
the London Times.
"Reappointmcnt of American repre-
sentatives- the newspaper declared.
would be welcomed by the supreme
Council. the reparations commission and
me council of Ambassadors.
In The committee support was found
for Premier Brands demand that the
ultimatum to Germany should Be firm
IL worked as against the tendency Of
Earl Curzon TO whittle il down. IN the
Supreme Council. Il Is declared, Winston
Spencer Churchill Austen Chamberlain
and other British ministers dissented in
various degrees from Mr.. LLOYD George $
unreserved support ~ French claims.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03
NAVAL RESERYISTS NAY RI
CALLED TO BREAK STRIKE

Washington. May 3.-Chairrnan Ben
son OF the Shipping Board viii look to
naval reservists and discharged seamen
20 keep American transatlantic mail
ships in operation during the present
wage dispute between the board and
marine workers If their services are
necessary.
The chairman announced today that
he had asked the comma ndant Or the
navy yard at New York 10 lend what
ever assistance ne could 20 move the
United States mails. He said the re-
quests was made especially with refer
ence 10 the Old North state. due to leave
New York today for London. but that
il was not the plan TO make the govern
ment mail ships with naval seamen.
He also declared that there was no in
tention 10 US military
There are, the chairman said num-
ber of naval reserve men and discharged
navy seamcn who could be used in man
ming the government merchant craft
and the cooperation OF the New York
navy yard comma ndant was sought in
this direction.
Board officials said the naval reserve
force was created for use in an emerg-
ency, which they declared would exist
II the government merchant fleet was
tied up.
The merchant marine act, they said.
requires the Shipping Board to estab-
lish and maintain government merchant
ships on trade routes TO all parts of the
world. Should the marine workers re-
fuse TO keep the vessels moving, IL was
argued the government would clearly
have the right to replace the marine
workers with seamen from the naval re-
serve,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03
100000 PH|LA. WORKERS
ARE AFFECTED BY STRIKE
Union Leaders Say o5 Per Cent
of $4,000 Responded to the
Walkout Call.
Bv Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Philadelphia, May 3.-Strikes Of vari-
Gus kinds in progress here affect more
than one hundred thousand men and
women, labor leaders declared today.
Not all Of the men and women who are
members OF the striking unions. how
ever were actually employed when their
strikes began, il was explained.
In the strike Of the building trades
for instance, the union heads said the
membership Of the unions totalied 55,-
900. while only 5000 were actually en-
pIoyed when the strike in protest
against "a per cent cut in wages an
nounced by the employers was called.
Union claims were that IS per cent
of the - 900 obeyed the order 10 quit
work The employers. however. main
tained the combined membership Of the
unions was only 10000 and that only 49,
600 left work yesterday. They admitted
work had ceased on virtually every
major building operation in the city.
The workmen said they would .ay their
case before Mayor Moore today and ask
him 70 intercede.
APPROXIMATELY 500 composirors are
out in So commercial printing plants,
union leaders said. The printers are
seeking a 44-hour week instead Of 48,
and the labor men predicted the press
men would join the cOmpOsitors today.
Marine workers maintain 2,7O0 union
members here are affected by the strike
Of their several unions, and that no
ship would leave port today. Shipping
board and private steamship officials
here declared as far as Philadelphia is
concerned the strike is relatively un-
important.
Strikes which have long been in prog
ress here include that at the Cramps
shipyard, where the open shop" ques-
ton has resulted in a number Of dis
turbances. Cramp officials declare the
men who quit have been replaced and
no strike exists.
Labor difficulties also exist in some
Of the textile industries.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03
BERGOOLL PROBE IN DEEP.
Former Judge Advocate TO be
Called; Cen. Harris Yielded
to POT of Gold Plea"
By Associated Press TO Every Evening.

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Washington, May 3.-The House com
r1ittee investigating the escape OF
Grover Bergdoll, Philadelphia draft
dodger. expected to obtain additional in
formation today regarding Bergdolls
release from Fort Jay, y. y, for the
purpose Of recovering gold he claimed
ne had buried in the West Virginia
mountains. Samuel T. Ansell. former
acting Judge advocate general OF the
army and one Of Bergdon's attorneys,
had been asked 10 appear.
Major General Harris adjutant gem
eral Of the army the first witness, de-
cIared yesterday ne alone was respon-
sible for Bergdol's release from the
disciplinary barracks. General Harris
said Mr.. Ansell had appealed 10 him TO
lei the prisoner out. assuring him that
the draft dodgers buried gold story was
true and that Bergdoli would be re
turned 10 Fort Jay as soon as he had
reclaimed il.
General Harris mentioned the name
of John W. Wescott, Of New Jersey, as
one Of Bergdous attorneys. General
Harris said he had seen correspondence
between Mr.. Wescott and former Secre-
+arv Baker in reference to BergdoI's
appeal from his five year prison term.
When General Sherburne, counsel of
Tho investigating committee, pressed
Adiutant General Harris 10 meaning
of the orders for strict privacy in con
nection with the granting Of the re-
n,,est which led to the notorious draft
dodgers escape, General Harris said he
wanted to keep il out of the news
papers and spare the feelings of the
family" by preventing publicity thus
being given to Growers being sent out
under an armed guard. The suggestion
was made by committee council that
nossibly protests from the newspapers
were feared, but this was denied.
Adfutant General Harris was recall
ad at the reopening of the hearing to-
day.
Questioned as 10 Bergdolls desire TO
find money he claimed he had buried.
the general said the lawyers probably
wanted some of it, adding that il was
needed in perfecting an appeal.
did you think that Bergdoll wanted
the money to obtain his release by any
means?" asked Representative Johnson.
Democrat. Kentucky.
The general said he knew nothing on
that point
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03
UPPER SILE ESIA BOUNDARY
LINES Not YET FINED

Berlin May s. Reports that the inter
allied commission on the Upper Snesia
plebiscite had recommended the award
10 Poland Of the PlesS and Ryhnik dis
tricts. and the remainder Of the area 10
Germany have been followed ~ ap
announcement from the intvr-allied
commission at Oppein that the allies
have not yet decided as to tho future 81
the pIebiscite area.
Meanwhile the commission IS taking
measures in connection with the coal
strike in the district which reports
reaching here SAY has extended 10 IS
mines cut Of o. in the area.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03
IS REJECTED
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03
PLAN STATE QUARTERS.
Organization Committee OF State
Democratic Body 10 Make Ar
rangements Tomorrow.

srhs orgnnization committee of the
Democratic state Committee will meet
in this city tomorrow for the purpose
at making nnai arrangements If possi-
tAr for the state headquarters which
~. marty proposes to establish Ia this
clt5
rh, report 81 Tho committee viii be
prrHentcd ~ th, state Committee al
meeting "a D. held iu q few days and
sfte, that the new headquarters will be
nnnnna. n La eNpcoled spoedIly.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03
HAYS REMOVES ALL BARS
TO POSTOFFICE SEEKERS

Bv Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington. May 3.--Postmas-
ter-General VIII II. Hays has
hung his office latchstring out In
fact. The word private has
vanished from the door and you
Just walk in when you want TO
see him. Inside you'll find
huge room with Mr.. Hays at his
desk in one corner and a lot OF
chairs scattered around.
Mr.. Hays will hand you his en-
gagement list for the day and you
can sec for yourself how he's FIX
ed for time. pick out your own
slice of any not already appropri-
ated and then camp in a chair
across the room until your time
comes. Conferences are held in
sight. II not within actual hear
ing of everybody in the room, and
there is no usher. secretary, con
fidential clerk, messenger or
other functionary to deal with.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03
ENTENTE TO CONSULTU.S.
BEFORE TAKING NAVAL
STEPSAGANST GERMANY

Supreme Council Decides Sanction of Washington Mast
BE Obtained Before Other RepressiOe Action Is Taken
Occupation Of Ruhr District Is Under Way, But Brit
sh Commissioners Differ With Lloyd Georges Stand on
Wisdom of InUasion America Urged To Be Represented
at Councils Meetings and Reparotions Commission;
Berlin Would Interperet Her Counter Proposal, 10
Hughes, Who Declared to DR.. Simon They Formed No
Basis for Settlement.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03
WILMINGTON NOT AFFECTED.

Wilmington Is not affected by the
boatmen's strike. At the Wilson Line
1t was stated that there was no trouble,
the company and men working in har-
mony.
At the Bush Line il was stated that
both sides are satisfied with an agree
ment which runs until April 1922. aud
everybody is on the job
A similar report was made at the
wharVes of the Charles Warner Co.
There is per cent reduction in pay
had been agreed upon. effective March
/, with the members Of the Boatn mems
Union and May with the masters
mat tes, pilots and engineers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03
SENTRY FIRES on
NEW PREMIER
Annotated Press tn Every Evening.

Asnociated Press tn Every Evening
Belfast, May 3--Lieut. Col.
Sir James Craig. premier desis
nate for Ulster. and Lady craig.
had a perilous adventure whsn
returning last midnight to Cabin
HDl. Belfnst, tbeh temporary
home from Ba1brIdRe.
Sir James had gone 20 Ban
bridge and mad announced his
Willingness 10 meet Eamonn de
Valera for conference on the
Irish question. ION his return
special conmnbie oc sentry
duty attempted 10 sop their car.
not having beer advised whom 10
expect Sir James and his wife
Tho car did not stop and when
II entered the avenue leading 10
Cabin fIill. several shots were fir-
ed al it. but the occupants Of the
car escaped injury.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03
OFFER 10 lNTkRPRI fIRh,
t>PATCHEn IRON NIHI

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the note .arttH .ht
Vosals.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03
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RttFtNtp ft tE INuN>

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acre.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03
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PHASES tKENJH pktuit

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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03
ursullne Play Next Monday.

The play announced g be given BY
the Ursuline Academy last evening was
an error. as far as the date is con
cerned, the time FOR the production be-
ing fixed for next Monday evening.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03
OIL Company Passes Dividend.

New York. May 3.-The American
Cotton Oil Company today passed its
regular semi-annual dividend Of three
per cent on preferred stock due at this
time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03
Swell Todd's Cut Force.

Officials of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company announced this morning that
3 men were taken on yesterday at the
shops at Todd's Cut.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03
Amusements Tonight.

Ptayhouse-.'w Wife WORTH?
Queen The Marriage of Villa Ashe 7
Maiestic-''The Plsything of Rroadwav. +
Arcadia Heiiotrope.
Strand" Down on The Farm.
Rialto-" Risky Business.
Savoy. Now or Never.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03
KILLED IN ERIN RIOTS.

Fanrteen Wounded In Five Hour Clash
Between Civilians and Soldiers.
.Sy Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Limerick. MAY Sin a five-hour bat
tie last evening near Galbally between
i5O civilians and crown forces six
civilians were killed and fourteen others
wounded, il was officially announced to
day Two soldiers were wounded. one Of
them SERIOUSLY
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03

Tasty luncheon for shoppers Tea
Balcony Smith Strevig, s10 Market
reet.-Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03


in the marine workers walkout which
began yesterday was expected in this
port today when two big Shipping Board
vessels with passengers mail and freight
were due 10 sail for European ports.
These ships. the old North State. for
London and Boulogne. and the Potomac.
for Darzig. would sail on scheduled
ime, it was said al the offices of the
United States Mail Steamship Company
Union leaders declared. however. that
they would remain in port. They
claimed that the engineers Of both yes
sells had quit and that the men 10 replace
them had not been signed
Several other ships were on the sailing
lists today. the jefferson for Norfolk the
Mattole for Baton Rouge the
Munindes for cuba and tho MUNRO and
Sixaola for the West indies OF these
only the Sixaola was reported a. having
a full crew. Union officials said the reg
ular crew Of the Sixaola had walked
of and that a substitute crew had been
signed later.
OF sixty ships loading here for sail
ings during the month d are due to
leave port this week and il was pre-
diced In union circles that the effects of
the walkout would be felt gradually or
with the failure of each ~ tho ships to
make its scheduled departure
Crews on about fifty ~ the 80 ships
in this port have obeyed tho walkout
order. they said. OF the 3f0 vessels
about hfty per cent are laid UP for re-
pairs and slack business
II was claimed by owners that they
were having no trouble signing seamen
and firemen. They admitted. however
that filling the Jobs Of engineers is a
more serious problem.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03
Military Leaders a. Counen.

ministers and the finance minister and
their assistants there Fer1 f.rezent ~
the council Marshall Foch Field Mar
shal Wilson and General Solle- chief -
the council Marehai Foch Field Mar
Admiral Beatty and Admiral C;rassa-
chief ~ the general staff n the French
navy.
-Four suggestions we're examined ny
the council this morning. namely block
ade ~ the German ports. a partial block
ade. demonstration without block
ade and seizure 81 the customs re-
ceipts n German ports sir Gordon
Howard. for Great Britain and ST.
Fromagcot the famous international
legal member of the French Office gave
their Judgment AZ 70 the rights II me
allies n relation t2 neutral countries
The unanimous opinion was thar moth
ing further should be done al present
concerning naval action lntii The iews
IF Washington government we're learned
and onlr a. an additional means
cornpuIsIon n the event mat occupation
of The Ruhr. K aarrsed out. should -o-
prove sufficient t0 cause 4 surrender
by Germany
Hold Naval Action in Aheyance.
Premiers LLOYD George and Brand.
and Count Sforza and H. rssual.
Italian and Belgian foreign ministers.
we're agreed that American SlsCept.-
b.hties must he ar-fuly nn~idere'l
The British ana French govern ale rt-
will continue - axaml1. means tCr
naval action after inai Adjournment -
The council. FOR me purpose - eventual
action f occupation 1t ne Runr should
be insufficient.
Unodcia. copies # the American -ore
Of Monday - Germany Were circulated
informally among he ministers tn1
was wholly approved
The representatives Il ne four Sos
ernmencs are agreed that me n.ted
states must be .nvt-ed 80 send -ep-
reseatauve 70 the supreme Council -ne
council Of A-uoa aSSstuors aet- -l..S
regularly in Paris. and he repa-atloIs
commission. Il has been though, wise
not 10 urge The Washington Sovsru-
nnent 20 enter these bodies unu, after
May L when the results Of The present
decision OF the supreme council have
been seen.
Occupation to Take Two Days.
Marshal Foch. who partici pated in 10
DAYS meeting. said ne could enci-cle
the Ruhr region with troops IN one Ia.
ana that only siN or seven d.H -Sloi.s
would be necessary
The occupation could be completed
on the second day ne declared, BY send
ing patrols into the interior 10 -slAc
railway centers and strategic cross
roads
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03

SAT, milk means healthy children.
Call 1890 of 1917 The Glover Dairy
g. Ads
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03
FRANCE SENDS BLACK TROOPS
To INVADE THE RI HR BASIN

E~rench Military headquarters.
Main Germany. MAY 3.-One division
Of black Moroccan infantry and one di-
vision OF cavalry under command ot
Gen. simon. in IS trains left last eve
ming fer the Ruhr They arrived IA
Duesseldorf this mornlns.
The French division IS approNimatc.A
800 men. So some $4,000 black troops
are on their way % Duesseldorf. prc-
pared TO advance further
That Germany Secret Service IS
sim working efficiently is shown hy th,.
fact that it knew in advance of Tho
French intention 70 use black troops iu
the occupation of the Ruhr Basin 4
despatch from a Central European cor
respondent. last Saturday told Of news
that had reached Berlin that these
troops would be used.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03
HOPE RUHR OCCUPATION
MAY AWAKEN GERMANY
Allies viii See It's Effect Before
Taking Other Steps TO Bring
Berlin TO Terms.
~ Associated press - Every Ever trr

~ Associated Press - Every EVENT aR
London, May g. Tho Anied surrorre
Council today decided 70 take no navet
action against Germany without con
sulting The United States
This was agreed ~ after a rather f4I
discussion of the council member nt'h
Admiral Reafty of England ard Ad
mral Ora ssct. ~ France ~ pfarg fo-
naval pressure Jpon Germany
The committee RI expert reported .ne
plan for guarantee fo ~ demanded RI
Germany and inc council aHl' slider
j. this afternoon
Occupation ~ the Pur- rraI basin
ras considered by the ~ou-cF rttn the
military Representative uf rhe ttliee
Tho council tner adjourned arti afn
mis- Afternoon II If expected ~ fr5en
-ta Il hnra tnna.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-03
MARINE STRIKERS
CLAIM ALL VESSELS
ARE TIED UP TIGHT
Ship Owners at New York Insist
Boats Will Depart on
Schedule Time.
NEW MEN ARE BEING HIRED

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
New York. May 3.-The passenger
ship Sixnola. of the United Fruit
Line. left here at noon today for
West Indies ports-the first Ameri-
can ship TO sail from New York
since the widespread marine strike
was called. The Sixnola. officials
Of the line said. was able 10 recruit
sufficient new men to take the place
Of those who responded 10 the strike
call.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-11-30

Samson and clifton Oliver
Mrs Pennybacker spoke briefly and
emphasized the value u music in edu
cation ana raising ~ deals n citizen
ship
Mr.. Geage A Mcneil IN talking M
"Some of the Things me Lions cub
Might Accomplish gave special affen
ton h. musical features and showed
mat Juvenile delinquency decreassd Co.
the etisni that music vas developed in
q community
Mrs y u Jamison In discussing the
3me subject az MIS-. McNel referred
70 ths eivic side ~ Amarillo and tuld
u the need of r. cityby design program
md putting through The Palo DurU
park project
Mrs LLOYD Fletcher gave two read
rss, which we're cordially received.
Mrs. Ffsd Luke sang tSo songs bnin
Jsing wen received by the Lions and
their guests Iliils Miss Hogefs
danshtei II DR. and AIRS a. l. Roge,s
endsred two enjoyable plano solo-
Secretary q q Ordway outlined ~ ne
~ the accomplishments ~ ihs club duf
INK the past wear. including highway
work aid % high school organizations
fostering a. a VI. college plan. Iuy 4
carnival fof soldiers library movement
trinis'ite day, fair and other enter
pIisea
The closing talk was given by Pres
ldsni Jaluison. who expressed thanks
tm the cooperation ~ club member. iu
f'aging ~" ladies night program.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-11-30
AWARDING Of PRIZES FEATURE.
Of LIONS CLUB LADIES NIGHT;
MRS. P. Y. PENNYBAcKER TALKS

Tue Lions club ladies' night program
a. fbs Amarillo Ho,s. last night WIS De.
cuFsd By many members "a be- the most
entuyable occasion ever held BY the 10
cal club The dining ropm was orOwd
ID With Iions and their guests
Features a. the evening were the pre-.
seutaiion % prizes and SHIRT talk
~ Mrs Percy '. Pennyhaeker. u Aus.
tn. noted wOmans club wnfker. who
vas in tho city 10 speak ~ a luncheon
al noon Al the Amarillo Hotel.
H. the awarding 81 prizes 20 women.
iLsFs was a variety that could not be
sseelisd Including thsaier tiekets.
s4cks q meal. boxes ~ candy. flowers
ftss will. and divorces from attorneys
alvsr dollars and dollar bals. calling
CARD electric XIII. Easoline garden
b1sY fruit cake planks. sysrsharp pen.
efls. photos and numerous other gifts
An Aftermath of the awarding q
pI1ss was . beauty contest IN which
PR Jamison. ". T. gee aud Lloyd
lstchsf were the contestants the fnrfn
~ BEING The winner on an applause ia
az He vas presented with free
facial massage ticket The prizes were
sssrdsc by G 4 Fish and Jefferson
Thosnas
" T. Thompson was tpasinaster Tor
the svenine ia u Thomson delivered
the Invocation. and music was furnished
hT the Lions orchestra consisting -
Jsek Doolsy Il D. Johns. " y Az
tel. A white willard Smith Il =