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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30
THE PRESIDENT AT SEA.
MayfIower Will End Her Long
est Voyage at Plymouth,
Mass, on Monday.
y Associated Press TO Every Evening

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Washington, July 30s-President
Harding was aboard the Presidents
yacht Mayfiower today en- route to
Plymouth, Mass. where on Monday
he will attend and speak at exercises
commemoratinG the tercentenary of
the Landing of the Pilgrims.
With Mrs Harding and party of
friends. the President boarded the
Mayf1ower last evening for one Of
the longest voyages taken by the
yacht in recent years. 1t is ex-
pected that the Mayfiower will arrive
at Plymouth about Q o'clock Monday
morning after having made the inland
passage through the Cape Cod canal.
After the Plymouth celebration on
Monday the President and Mrs. Hard
ing Will go to Portland, Me. and from
there 10 Lancaster. n. H.. in the White
Mountains, where the rest of the week
viii be spent at the country home Of
Secretary of War Weeks.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30
BANDITS HOLD UP PA.
TRAIN, RIFLE MAILS
AND SHOOT ACLERK
Four Robbers Get Foreign Reg
istered Pouch From Man
haitian Limited.
STICK UP 7 POSTAL MEN
By Associated Press to Every Eveninr

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Pittsbure. July 30 Four bandits
boarded the Manhattan Limited, west
bound on the Pennsylvania Railroad,
at Cassandra ninety miles east Of
Pittsburg, this morning at z.45 o'clock.
and after wounding A. J.. Lantz. a
mail clerk, rified the mail car and
escaped
The robbery occurred between Gall
litzen and Cassandra while the train
was in motion, two robbers having
boarded the train when IL stopped 70
drop the helper" an engine which
assists heavy passenger trains over
mountain grades.
They climbed down over the coal in
the tender and while the other two
were at work in the mail car. ordered
the engineer to stop the train. This
he did. and at the same moment. al
most. series of shots sounded from
the mail car which was hitched just
back of the engine.
Two OF the bandits upon boarding
the car. ordered the seven clerks at
work to throw up their hands. They
quickly complied and the bandits
selecting Lantz demanded 10 know
from him where the valuable mail was
kept.
I.antz told .hern there was no valu-
able mail on board. at which one Uf
the bandits opened fire on him,
shooting him through both legs.
One man kept the clerks covered
while the other robber mado quick
search of the ear. Selecting a bag
,a.as.2.x r1x1s.xx. -~-rs1<a-oa ~1aff -
backe toward the door. and calling
to his companion. prepared to leave.
Meantime, the pair on the engine had
done their work. and as the train
pulled into the little station at Cas-
sandra they all dropped 10 the ground
and disappeared in the darkness.
The conductor and brakemen. run
ming toward the engine TO ascertain
the cause of the sudden stop. encoun-
tered mail clerks pouring out of the
car. They gave Lantz such aid as was
possible, and then took the train TO
Johnstown where Bantz was removed
to a hospital Physicians there said
his injuries were not serious.
Federal and county authorities were
quickly notified and hastened 90 Cas-
sa ndra where search is being made for
the bandits.
They we're joined later by detail
of State police and a thorough search
is being made of the mountains in
the vicinity of Cassandra. Soon after
daylight they found a mail bag. evi-
IDENTIFY one stolen. from the car. II had
been slit open and the contents re-
moved
Officials OF the Pennsylvania here
said the robbery is the first OF a
mail train in the long history Of the
Pittsburg division. The Manhattan
Limited. which is one Of the finest
passenger trains between New York
and Chicago, left New York last night
at sos o'clock and arrived here 23
minutes late this morning. X was in
charge of Conductor James Thorne
and Engineer @. A. Jackson.
Postoffice authorities said that Lantz
the wounded clerk. resided at Thomp-
sontown, Pa, near Altoona.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30
SHOP MEN ARE
OPPOSED TO P|ECEWORK
Agree to Remain at Work Pend
ing Decision of u. S. Labor
Board and Federation.

Opposition 10 the piece work system
proposed for its shops in this city by
the Pennsylvania Railroad Co, was
voiced at a meeting of the six crafts
held last night in Odd Fellows Hail
Tenth and King streets.
Thomas ID. Carroll. representative
of the International Association OF
Machinists, advised the men not to
work piece work. to which he objected
because he said, lit breeds jealousy
among the workers and creates dis
honesty in the discharge of his duties
also because of the enslaving condi-
tions which the system forces on the
workman
A. j. Berger. general chairman OF
the Joint Protective Board, Brother
hood Railway Carmen of America
Pennsylvania lines, claimed that the
report that the shop crafts We're in
agreement with the management was
based on the action of a minority of
the men affected. and that the condi-
tions under which men having been
furloughed were in violation of the
orders of the L. S. Labor Board.
John c. Saylor. business represen-
tative of the Central Labor Union, adj
vised that the men. sit tight and
avoid rocking the boat"
The resolutions adopted by the
meeting, copies of which will be for
warded to r. NJ. Barton. chairman Of
the u. S. Railroad Labor Board: A. o.
Wharton, labor member of the board
and E. B. Whitman. the company's
master mechanic, are as follows:
Continued on page 2.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30
RA|D|NC OFFICERS
IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Agent Haley and Constable
Jones With Prisoner in Car
That Runs Away on Hill.

On the charge of transporting liquor
contrary to law, Antonio Rositi of
1907 Scott street was arrested last
night by Constable Jones and Frank
F.. Haley, agent for the Law and
Order Society, and when arraigned
before Magistrate Stradley was held in
$500 bail for a hearing next Wednes-
day afternoon at 2 O'Clock. In default
of bail he was taken TO the workhouse
and locked up.
Mr. Haley was advised early in the
evening that a man with liquor in his
possession was at the house at 2is
West street. where the prohibition Of
ficers had made raid yesterday
morning. With Constable Jones he
hurried to the house and learned that
suitcase had been delivered there
and this suit case was found inside
1t contained three quarts of liquor and
two quarts of gin Haley said. Rositi
is said by the officials to have admit
ted delivering il there.
The prisoner had used an automo-
bile as a delivery truck and he and
the officers got into the machine for
the drive TO the magistrates ci1ice
A boy, who said he could operate the
car, was pressed into service as
chauffuer. AT Fourth and West streets
the machine refused TO work properly
and when it started down the hill the
driver found the brakes were not aold-
ing The machine skidded and 10 stop
ii off it was turned up over rhe side
walk and ran into the wall of house
The front wheel was slightly dana ged
and another car had to be secured 10
tow it to a garage. The occupants
were drenched. as ii was during the
worst Of the storm.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30
ISASTROUS FIRE ON
VIM. MASTEN'S FARM
Buildings. Livestock. Grain. Ma
chinery, &C., Destroyed in
kenton Blaze.

Special Dispatch to Every Evening.
Dover. July 30.-The fire companies
OF Smyrna, Clayton and Dover were
summoned at an early hour this morn
ing 10 the farm of William Masten.
near Kenton. where fire of unknown
origin broke out shortly after o'clock
in the barn and stables.
Before help arrived, however, prac-
tically every building, except the dwell
hing together with all contents. was
destroyed The barn, two stables.
seven horses one registered bull and
one calf were destroyed. with the
buildings over 100 bushels of new
wheat. between 20 and 80 tons OF
hay and a large straw stack were con-
sumed.
About the only outbuilding saved
Was a wagon shed Insurance was
only on the buildings. Cattle, horses
and Grain are a total loss
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30
SOVIET WILL FREE
AMERICANS, EAGER
FOR HOOVER'S HELP
Head of Russian Relief Stresses
importance of Immediate
Action.
MILLIONS ARE IN NEED

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Riga. July 30.--The offer Of Herbert
Hoover 20 aid Russia In relieving suf-
fering due to famine or condition that
all Americans now held prisoners in
Russia be released. hss been accepted
by the Russian authorities. who sug-
gest immediate negotiations In order
70 realize speedy assistance. according
TO dispatch from the Rosta News
Agency Of Moscow. received here to-
day.
The text Of the reply. made in the
name Of Leo kameneff, head Of the
-Partisians' Non-PoliticaI Famine
Relief Committee is as follows:
The Russian government, upon
learning Of the proposals made by
Herbert Hoover in the name Of the
American Relief Association, finds
them quite acceptable including the
question Of the release Of American
citizens
The Russian government considers
IL necessary 10 FIX as soon as possible
the exact conditions on which the i'm
mediate relations are to begin.
Its humane intentions guarantee
the feeding. medical aid and clothing
Of the million children and invaTids.
For this purpose the Russian govern
nent considers il useful that Director
Brown or any other person authorized
for the negotiations should immedia-
tely come 70 Moscow, Riga or RevaI.
The Russian Soviet government
expects quick reply, stating the
place and time for the negotiations.
The offer Of Herbert Hoover. as
head Of the American Relief Admins
tration, 70 see that help was given
Russia's sick and starving. was made
in telegram addressed to Maxim
Gorky, in response 70 Gorky's rec.lt
appeal for aid. The prime condition
was laid down that the Americans
held prisoner in Russia must be i'm
mediately released.
IL was stipulated also that proper
administrative conditions must be
made by Soviet Russia, including the
full and free liberty Of movement for
the relief administration representa-
tives
The reference in the Russian reply
to the million children and invaIidsp
presumably refers to the passage in
Mr.. Hoover's telegram in which he
stated that the relief administration
would be willing to furnish the neces-
sary supplement of food. clothing ana
m, 4ical supplies to a million children
in Russia as rapidly as organization
could be effected"
The American government rap-
.resentatives in Riga consider the note
of Leo kameneff announcing accent
ance q the American conditions for
famine relief as constituting also an
answer to the demand made bv Secrs-
tafy OK state Hughes for the release
OF the American prisoners in Russia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30
FIRE APPARATUS.
Safety Board Considering Purchase of
Local Equipment

Selection Of the men for the city's
fire fighting force has been suhordina-
ted 10 the consideration of fire appa-
ratus, one OF the directors of the De-
partment of Public Safety said this
morning.
There will b no meeting this after
noon, but the directors expect to
decide early next week What pieces
of apparatus of the volunteer COM
panies the city will purchase.
1t is proa bio now that the ere men
will not be selected until the latter
part OF next week.
II is understood to be the intention
of the board not to buy the houses of
either the Fame or Delaware fne
oomrRuiske -
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30
MISSING GIRL FOUND
ASLEEP INSIDE CANNON

Port Townsend, Wash July
3o.-Louisc 0'Bricn, ~. missing
from her home all night. was
found at daybreak asleep inside
the muzzle Of 14-inch gun of
the shore batteries at Fort WCT-
den.
Other guns At the fort had
been fired Just before the girl
was discovered, and officers at
the fort said IL vag only BY
chance that the gun in which
the child Was found was not.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30
@ALL WELL ON MAYFL0WER,
SAYS WIRELESS MESSAGE

Washington. July 3o.---A radio
gram today from Secretary Christian.
aboard the presidential yacht May
flower with President and Mrs. Hard
ing. enroute TO Plymouth Mass. said
"all well, weather fine" as the vessel
was at sea north of the Virginia Capes.
a previous navy department mes
sage said the Mayfiower and the es-
cort Destroyer Piilsbury, cleared
Cape Henry and headed north at .
O'clock
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30
BERLIN SEES EARLY PEACE.
Says Formal Treaty With United
States Need Not be Long
Delayed.
sy Associated Press to Every Evening

Berlin. july 3o.-The German for
eagn office expresses belief that the
negotiations which have been proceed
ing for the last three weeks between
Ellis Loring Dresel. the American
commissioner In Berlin. and DR. Rosen
the foreign minister. have progressed
sufficiently to warrant the conclusion
that a general working basis has been
established for the conclusion of
formal peace treaty between Germany
and the United States at an early date.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30
ON ROLL OF HONOR.
Two WelI.known y. r. II. Men Retire
From Active Service Tomorrow.

Two weli-known Pennsylvania rail-
road men--Conductor Roland Mitchell
and Baggage Master q. G. COLLISION
will retire from active service after
tomorrow, both going on the company s
roll of honor. Mr.. Mitchell is a resi-
dent OF Wilmington.
Mr.. Collision formerly lived in VIII
mington. but now lives in Delnlar
Ia wing gone there following his re-
cent marriage. His run is between
New York and Washington, while
that Of Mr.. Mitchell is between Phila-
delphia and Washington. Both of the
retiring railroaders are popular with
.hcir associates on the road, as well
~ with the travelling public.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30
DOWNS FOR SCHOOL HEAD.
Four Mem bers of Education Said to
Favor Harrisburg Man.

According 10 a rumor circulated to-
day Ellwood Souder, George Rommel
and Dr. Conweil Banton, members of
the Board of Education. favor s. e.
Downs of Harrisburg, Pa, for super
!ntendent of the public schools OF
Wilmington. and II is thought Dr.
John Palmer. Jr., also a member,
may vote for him. DIR. Victor ID.
Washburn. Shermer II. Stradley and
James r. Chandler have not cen-
tsred On any applicant.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30
STRUCK BY 5NOwBALL,
MAY LOSE HIS SIGHT

Colorado Springs. Col. July
3o.-J. G. Williams of this city
may lose one of his eyes as a
result of being hit by a snow
ball.
Williams was ascending Pixies
Peak with a party of tourists
Thursday night. Another party
engaged them I'm a friendly
SNOWFALL battle. A snowfall
thrown by woman hit VIII
liams.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30
Banking Laws In Book Form.

The new banking code of the State.
enacted by the Legislature, has been
put into book form and makes a handy
record for those wishing 10 have re-
course for those wishing Ia have re-
in this form can bc obtained upon re-
qucst from George r. Mednl, Bank
Comaai issiener for Delaware.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30
A LITTLE COOLER NEXT WEEK.

By Associated Press to Every EveninS.
Washington, July S0.-weather pre-
dictions for the week beginning Nom
~ ana Ildeie Atlantic States,
seiislails Aair WITH temperature near
or slightly below normal.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30
Amusemeuts Tonight

Queen The Little Frai Lady"
Aldine-" OUTSIDE the Law L
Arcadia A Wise Fool
Majestic sham
Rialto-"rhe Fifhting Lover
Saxoy-sfrhc Charming Deceiver
strand Moonlight and Hnnevsflckia-
PARKWAY Man--NN oman NJ farrisre -
Auditorium-Da Dancing
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30
LeFEyRE F0R LIEUT.. COZ.

Special Dispatch to Every Evening,
Governor Denney today announced
the appointment of John p. LeFevre
Of Dover as Lieutensnt colonel of the
First DslaxArs ResimenS
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30
Accused Of Selling LIanor.

Alexander Goopra, who is said to
conduct restaurat at 4o3 T.. Fourth
street was arrested today. accused
of selling liquor. He viii be given a
hearing on Monday IN the Municipal
Court
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30
Accused Two OF Auto Theft.

Charged with stealing an automo-
bile valued at $1,000, the property Of
Henry J. Pollard on Tuesday. Walter
Loder and Charles Lowe were held
under {2.500 bail for upper court by
Judge Asun-in AlJ0icipaA Cppr4 4pdax,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30
Open Air Dancing

House, West Chester, Pa. -Original
SIX" Orchaotra-Ady,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30
VEAL TIL OF STATE
AND WHERE It IS
Analysis of Recent Bank State
ment Made by Conn.,
missioner.

Bank statements showing the con-
dition of financial institutions of the
State on June 80, this year, when the
last statement was called, have been
analyzed by George l.. Medill. State
Bank Commissioner. The statements
show some interesting figures, as
follows:
Number of savings accounts
in Delaware State bank
ing institutions ... 76,44s
Number of checking accounts
in Delaware State banking
institutions ........... 5o.ss2
Total number of deposit ac-
counts in State institu-
tlonS ...s.......... 1Zf,S4l
Total individual deposits sub
ject 10 check .. s27, ,e73. $50
Total individual savings de
posts -..,.....s.s So, ,sST,71S
Total deposits ,...se $50, ,S64, ,23S
Total amount invested in L.
S. government securities ss,s72,527
Total amount invested in
State, county and muni-
cipal bonds ...-..e...... So. .654 las
Total amount loans secured
by farm land .sI,l51. .727
Total amount loans secured
by other real estate ...... IS. .22e, ,924
MIR. Medill will represent Delaware
at the annual convention of the Ma
tional Association of Supervisors of
State banking institutions to be held
in Philadelphia, August 3. and S. at
the Bellevue -Sfra tford Hotel He uiIl
discuss Delaware's new hank legisla-
tion enacted by the last General As
sembly.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30

Plumbing and heating. Alfred A
Dorsey. sos Orange St. Phone sS7.-
Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30

Want some painting done2 Read
today's classified ads,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30
ROBERT B. ELLIOTT
APPOINTED TODAY AS !
PROHIBITION HEAD.
Seafod Man Chosen DRY" Of
ficer to Succeed w. Trux-
ton Boyce.
LAYTON MAKES PROTEST

Special Dispatch TO Every Evening
Washington. July 3o.-Internal Rev
cnue Commwsioner David II. Blair
today appointed Robert Il. Elliott OF
Scaford prohibition director for Della
ware. 10 succeed w. Truxton Boyce.
The appointment was made upon rec
cmmcndation of Senators du Pont
and Ball.
Representative Layton declined TO
join in the Endorsement of Elliott
and resents his appointment. as he
claims the director was apportioned
To him and Sussex county.
Director Elliott's service viii be-
gin as soon as he takes the oath OF
office. His headquarters viii be at
Wilmington. as announced this morn
ting at the commissioners office.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30
Long Republican Fight.


The appointment of Mr.. Elliott is
the climax of "a long and bitter fight
An the Republican camp, which
threatened 20 split the party Wide
open. Originally "Bilr' Tinsman OF
Richardson Park. loyal supporter OF
United states Senator Ball. was after
tn. lob. Subsequently. however, the
Republican state Committee. which
was authorized by Senator Ball. dis
penser ~ Federal jobs at that time.
10 apportion them. decided that this
particular &c should go TO Sussex
county. The state Committee left
the selection 10 the Sussex members.
who picked out Roy Bennett of Mil
ford. This did not please the tenn
perance folks and after a bitter con-
trovcrsy Elliott was decided upon.
Finally he Is said TO have received
the Endorsement Of both Senator'S. and
his appointment. today. comes as no
surprise. though Congressman Layton
is said not to have added his indorse-
ment.
The appointment is made by the In
ternal Revenue Department. and not
by the President. and, therefore, does
not require confirmation by the Sen
ate. That being the case. Elliott is
expected 10 take hold next Monday
which will be August I. This is
pleasing news TO w. Truxton Boyce,
Democrat. whom he succeeds Mr..
Boyce SAYS he is glad TO get back to
his private business interests at STAN
ton. According To temperance men,
Mr.. Boyce has proved himself capa-
BILE and conscientious official. They
regret his retirement. but say they are
satisfied with the appointment of FL
lott.
Prominent Sussex Cosntian.
Mr.. Elliott is one of the leading
business men of Seaford. He is part
owner and general manager of the
Allen Package Co. which manu-
factures crates. berry boxes and fruit
and vegetable carriers of all sorts.
He has always been staunch Repub-
iican, doing his full share of work
for the party, and while he was a
candidate for nomination for insur-
ance commissioner Of the State in
1920. has never held Office. Last sum-
sher he was delegate 10 the Repub-
lican national convention at Chicago.
which nominated Harding for Presi-
dent. He is married.
Mr.. Elliott viii be welcomed by the
importance forces of the State. Rev.
= {. Prettyman. superintendent of
le Anti Saloon League for Delaware,
ia. upon learning of the appointment
IL il WAS satisfactory to the league.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30

Have you tried Clover Dairy But
tart T<lephonas l540-1541.-Ady,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-07-30
Weather Forecast.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
washington. July S0.-Weather fore.
cast for Delaware.
Partly cloudy and unsettled weather
tonight and sunday. with probable local
thundershowei and continued warm
gentle winds. mostly southwest
sun. MOON, TEMPERATURE. TIDE
sun rose this morning SIS
sun sets tonight -............. SIS
SUI rises tomorrow morning 81
sun sets tomorrow nights...s.... . S13
Moon ristS tomorrow morning. ~
Length Of day IA hours. 70 minutes.
4 D. On yesterday -........ s......s........ rs
< a. m t0~ay.... ....... as
Noon today. ..,..t..., ..s...ss.. .s..... So
Highest temperature yesterday - s.
Lowest temperature last nlght.......... "a
High tide this morning ................... 100
High tide 1872
Low tide this mcrnins. .........a......... AS
Low Tide this fIcgnoou................... so
The New York herald., 1921-10-25
Haruard Has Light Drill;
Injured Men Rounding To.

Special Despatch to THE NEW York HERALD
CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Oct. 24.--The Har-
ward coaches to-day started their eleven
of on the last four weeks Of the cam
palgn. The hard drilling in contact
scrimnlages is about over and. although
many weaknesses on the defence were
shown in the Penn State game Saturday,
Coach Fisher will first strive to get his
regular players back to top physical
form and then will groom them for the
big games without offering more than
the most casual chances for further in
jury
Several OF the men who stood the
brunt Of tho work in the Penn State
game were not even dressed for practice
this afternoon, but the men who did get
In the workout did not show that they
had been through more than an ordinary
game. Capt Keith Kane will have to 60
easy because Of a leg and side injury.
and SO will George Owen. Both these
men probably will be withheld from the
Centre game unless their presence Is
especially required.
Roscoe Fits Is still very lame, and he
also is not likely to be subjected to rough
play before Harvard goes to Princeton.
Percy Jenkins's ankle is coming along SC
nicely that the coaches now hope to be
able to use him Saturday for time and
IN order to tune him for the game with
the Tigers.
This afternoon Philip II. Thcobold
from st. Marks School, Minnesota boy,
was elected captain Of the freshman
eleven. He plays guard.