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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-21
The Vatican.

The Vatican, the palace of the pope
in Rome and one of the largest in the
world, contains a, valuable collection
of works of art, and is one of the
chief attractions of the city 1t is a
storehouse of literary treasures and
documents of interest bearing on the
history of the Middle ages.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-21
FOR WARTIME LAWS REPEAL
Senate Committee Approves House
Resolution-Lever Food Act
lie Retained.

Washington, Jan. 18.-The house
resolution, proposing repeal of most
of the special wartime laws, was APP
proved by the senate judiciary COM
mittee. The committee by vote Of
4 to 8 amended the resolution to con-
tinue the Lever food and fuel control
act.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-21
For Sale.

Five set of work harness, set light
driving harness, a iron frame bee
springs, 2 55-gallon gas tanks. A log
ging chains, l 3-gang Oliver l4-inct
plow, Highway trailers, 3 tractors :
Fordson, 1920 Titan, 1852 Wisconsin,
all first class condition.
Prices right if taken at once.
Phone PIG Red. y
Louis Puerner,
Off Edgerton, Wis,
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-21
Parcel Post to Norway.

According to Postmaster Hoen, the
maximum weight limit of parcels that
may be sent to Norway has been in
creased from II pounds to % pounds,
the rate per pound being IL cents.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-21

FooD is somewhat lower, clothing
and shoes are selling at 20 per cent, or
more, reduction, and there is recess
sion in the wages offered six months
ago. Soft coal has limbered up little,
but hard coal is stubborn in its unrea-
sonably high cost. Taxes and trans
portation are having the public by the
throat, and are, just now. causing more
worry and profanity, than is good for
everyday citizens.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-21
In His Favorite LANGUAGE

San altruist, Tommy, is one who
subjugates his own interest to the in
terest of his fellow man." II GOT var
He's a glly what makes sacrifice
hit. Boston Transcript.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-21

SILos We want agents to sell wood
stave and glazed tile silos, good prop
osition for farmers or contractors.
Write me for catalogue and Agents
Proposition. j. Y. Matthews, State
Agent, Hotel Francis, Madison, Wis
consin. 8t4
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-21

For SALE-200 bu. Northern White
potatoes; blu. lots at 75c bu. Hub.
bell warehouse No. 8. 1pd
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1921-01-21

Have you Pronto in your home?
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-17
R. R. OFFICIALS HERE
HAVE NO ADVICE ON
THREATENED STRIKE
Announce However, Trains viii
be Operated in Any
Emergency.
FOOD SUPPLY is ADEQUATE

Any likelihood OF complete stop
page Of freight or passenger trains on
any of the railroad lines touching VII
mington or any part OF Delaware In
the event Of the threatened strike OF
the railroad employees becomes efs
fective next month, seemed very re-
mote In view Of the statements Of
railroad officials here and the deveiop-
ments this morning so far az the local
situation Is concerned. Neither would
such n strike have any pronounced ef-
fect upon the fuel. food or milk sup
plies Of Wilmington according to the
statements OF those In touch with the
status OF these several lines.
When Gamble Tntrobe, general ui-
perlntendent OF the Maryland Division
OF the Pennsylvania system, was seen
IN his offices today. he stated that he
Knew nothing officially about the
threatened strike anu consequently he
had nothing TO give out for publica.
ton relative to the subject. He eSs-
planned that all he knew about # is
what he has read in tho press. for
there have been no official communica-
Continued on page 6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-17
T0DAY'S DEVELOPMENTS
IN RAILROAD SITUATION

Union leaders at Chicago de-
clare they gee no way out Of
railroaders' threatened strike.
Brotherhood officials state
they win have the cooperation
Of all railroad workers when
strike is called, October 30, al
though many organizations are
said to oppose such radical ac-
ton at this time.
Shop crafts head urges union
leaders 70 base walkout on other
than wage question.
Railroad executives declare
that with the great number Of
unemployed men available a
walkout will not tie up the lines
Of the country as feared BY the
public.
Chief Lee Of the Brotherhood
Of Engineers says the proposed
plan Of the government for tho
railroads to reduce freight rates
TO avert the strike is not feas-
ible.
Head Of Chicago union SAYS
brotherhoods az present have
not sufficient funds to inaugu-
rate and conduct strike.
II Is anticipated that the
Pennsylvania railroad viii be
listed in the last group Of roads
upon which strike will be called.
Almost All stocks shared in
the severe reaction on the New
York Exchange occasioned bv
the days developments OF the
strike situation.
Brotherhood chiefs declare
that all railroads in the country
viii be tied up by November s,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-17
GUARDSMEN PROMOTED.
Several Officers In Anti-Afrcraft Regi.
ment Are Advanced.

Important changes in the official
personnel of the Delaware National
Guard, Anti-Aircraft Regiment. c. A.
c., We're announced today through
the office Of Adjutant-G General J. Aus
tin Ellison, at the State Armory.
Twelfth and Orange streets. The
changes include promotions affecting
the First Battalion of Wilmington and
the Second Battalion OF the lower
section of the State.
Perhaps the most important pro-
motion is that OF the commission of
captain, awarded Harry Van Sewer.
secretary TO the adiutant general
During the World War Mr.. Van Solver
attained the rank Of captaincy. He
recently succeeded Private Henry a.
Parker as secretary. who resigned to
enter the employ Of the government.
Other promotions are as follows:
Second Lieutenant William j B. Rea-
gan, TO first lieutenant, Third Com
pany.
First Lieutenant William Mckinney.
TO captain, commanding Third Com
pany.
Second Lieutenant William A. Nc
Williams. to first lieutenant Fourth
Company, Dover.
First Sergeant Harry X, Roscoe. TO
second lieutenant, Fourth Company.
Dover.
Private Hugh G. Carter. to second
lieutenant, Second Company.
otner changes are expected to ba
announced within tha next xasss
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-17
DR.. J. v. R. SUMWALT
FO|LS H|GHWAYMEN
Sped His Car Past Them When
They Tried to Hold
Him Up.

During his sermon last night, Rev.
John w. X Sumwalt, pastor of Grace
M. Il. Clurch called attention to the
numerous hold-ups and assaults along
the highways. Today it developed
that DIR. Sumwalt, in company with
Mrs. Sumwalt and Mrs. Frances E.
Mccoy. last Thursday night were the
victims of an attempted hold-up by
highway bandits near Tybout's Cor
ner, on the State road
According TO DIR. Sumwalt, he had
been 70 Middletown, where he address,
ed the st. Georges. Hundred Sunday
School Association Convention. Leay-
Ing Middletown at a late hour, the
party was proceeding to this city.
When near Tybout's Corner two men.
roughly dressed, stepped to the CEN
ter Of the road and waving their hands
In the air made an effort TO stop DR..
Sumwalt's car.
Realizing his position, the clergy
man instead OF slowing down, put on
high speed. The highwaymen. fraus-
trated in their plans. narrowly escaped
being run down when the car sped
past them.
Dr. Sumwalt brought the matter to
the attention Of his congregation last
night, suggesting that precaution be
taken by all who may chance to use
the highways at night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-17
SAYS FREIGHT CUT
WONT STOP STRIKE
Plan Proposed by Government
Not Feasible, Chief of En-
glneers' Union Insists.

Cleveland, Oct. t7s-The proposal OF
the public group OF tho Railroad Labor
Board TO reduce freight rates to pre-
vent n railroad strike would not prove
feasible. Warren s.. Stone, grand chief
of the brothcrhoods OF Railroad Engin-
GERS declared today.
THE suggestion cannot be worked
out" MIR Stone said. by the time
the reduction got 10 the consumer IL
would not amount 10 one half Of one
per cent. The middleman would alb.
sorb all Of the difference"
W. q. Lee. president bf the Brother.
hood Of Railroad Trainmen. would
make no direct statement today on the
feasibility Of the plan.
Our understanding, and I believe
that OF the public also, was that the
IL per cent wage reduction OF last
July would be passed on TO the public. /"
Mr. Lee said.
Canadian Railroads will not be sf-
fected by the strike on lines i'm the
United States, according 20 Mr., Lee.
Early last week. he said, the wage
dispute on the Canadian roads had
been amicably settled.
Neither will the Southern Pacific
lines in Mexico be affected Mr.. Lee
said. az the lines there are not or
ganized.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-17
BAL TIMORE SYNOD
CONVENES MONDAY
IN WEST CHURCH
Business Sessions Will be Held
First Three Days of the
Week.
BANQUET TUESDAY NIGHT

The Synod OF Baltimore. comprising
al the PRESBYTERIAN Churches OF Del
aware, Maryland, the District OF Co
lumbia and part Of West Virginia,
viii be entertained in the seth annual
meeting by West PRESBYTERIAN Chur, /,
next Monday. Tuesday and wednes-
day.
The business sessions OF the SYNOD
will be held each OF these days from
a. m. 20 noon, and from 2 20 s u. m.
Popular meetings win be held in thu
evening, when addresses will be made
by some Of the leaders OF the denomi-
nation.
The officers OF West Church have
arranged to tender a testimonial din
ner TO the members of the Synod on
Tuesday evening, at $50 o'clock. The
after dinner addresses at this social
occasion will be delivered by Rev.
Henry Chapman Swearingen. d. d..
OF st. Paul. Minn., moderator OF the
General Assembly OF the Presbyterian
Church I'm the United States and Rev.
Lewis SeyInor Nudge, ID. D., stated
clerk OF the General Assembly.
Among the ether speakers for the
Synod sessions and the popular meet
ings viii be Revs. Stanley White, d.
D. corresponding secretary OF tho
Board OF Foreign Missions; Ethelbert
ID. Warheld, ID. d.. l.. L. D.. Lift. d..
president of Wilson College; John NJ.
Dowell, ID. D., secretary of the Board
of Home Missions; Harold Robinson,
ID. D., secretary OF the Board OF Pub
lication and Sabbath School Work
Merle III. Anderson, d. D., Superin-
tendent Eastern District of New Era
Movement; Andrew Mutch, ID. D.. rep
resenting the Board OF Ministerial Re-
lief; David Wylie, ID. D., secretary Of
the Board of Church Erection, and
Charles Mcdonnell, d. D., representing
the mems work OF the denomini ton
The reports OF the various commit
tees usually provoke some interesting
discussions. The public will be wei.
come at all the meetings.
The headquarters for the delegates
will be the Hotel du Pont.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-17
STOCKS HARD HIT BY
THREATS OF WALKOUT
Prices Break on Change at Re-
ports of Railroad Troubles;
Other Shares Depressed.

by Associated Press TO Every Evening.
New York. Oct. Railroad shares
we're sharply depressed at tho opening
OF the stock market today, heavy seIl-
Ing resulting from the prospects Of a
country wide railroad strike.
Losses Of ono to three points were
registered by leading Paciflcs. gang
ers. coaiers, Gotten carriers and trunk
lines. Weakest features were Chicago
st. Paul, Minneapolis. and Omaha
Northern Pacific, Great Northern
Southern Pacific, ST. Paul preferred
Rock Island. Baltimore and Ohio ana
New York Central.
Chicago snd Northwestern. Atchfvon
Canadian Pacific. Reading. Atlantic
Coast Line. sc. Louis Southwestern
preferred, and st. Louis and San
Francisco preferred lost substantial
fractions.
Mexican Petroleum resisted pres
sure. but other oils were one to three
points lower, Royal sustaining the
greatest loss.
Shares Of the railroad equipment
companies. notably pressed steel car.
Baldwin Locomotive, General Electric
and Westinghouse Electric. also were
lower at extreme fractions OF IL
points.
Among speciaitiea American Sugar
established new low record for many
years on a further decline OF one
point.
Further Generalization In German
exchange, with marks down to about
0.o5 was among the DEVELOPMENTS
which accelerated the early unsettle-
ment.
Commission houses, especially those
with western and southern connec-
tons. were among the active sellers.
Offerings. 1t was believed, however.
were professional rather than OF a
liquidating character.
The threat OF a railroad strike to-
day sent prices of cotton into new
low ground for the month. December
sold Off to 1875. or nearly half a cent
below Saturdays closing. and 800
points or SIG per bale below the high
price touched just before the recent
crop report.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-17
JOSIAH MARVEL TO
LEAVE HIGHWAY BOARD
Tells Governor He is Compelled
TO Make His Resignation
Final.

Although Josiah Marvel has been
importuned by Governor Denney and
many other persons. TO reconsider his
resignation as a member OF the sta .
Highway Commission. Mr.. Marvel to-
day Informed the governor that he
could not. in justice TO himself ana
his private business affairs, continue
on the board.
Il have given serious considerable /
10 ,he matttr OF my resignation A.
a member of the State Highway De.
partment," Mr.. Marvel said today
when spoken to in regard to the mat
ter. MY personal affairs" he ex-
planned, are such that am compelled
10 make my resignation final, and I
have so advised the governor today"
Under the law creating the High
way Department the governor will be
called upon TO appoint a Democrat
from rural New Castle county 10 sue
cecd Mr.. Marvel.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-17
UNION HEADS SURE
RAIL STRIKE WILL
Be CALLED OCT. 80
Leaders Of Independent Organ
nations Oppose WaIkout
But viii Back Big Five.
SHY OF WAGE QUESTION
BY Associated Pres. 10 Every rv.n,ur.

By Associated Press % Every EvsnIuw,
Chicago. Oct. IT, While heads ~
the Big Four brotherhoods and Of th~
switchmen's Union prepared to neet
In Cleveland tomorrow TO coronIs+.
plans for the rail- strike which thev
have called for October 30. union chief.
today said that leaders Of some of m.
eleven other railroad labor orgsnizs-
tons still were opposing a walkout
and would attempt 70 keep their men
from joining with the Eve organiza-
tons which have definitely committed
themselves 20 strike The big Fiva-
membership numbers 400. 600 Of fl.
100000 railroad employees
Whether the opposition OF fba-.
leaders viii result in q break batwep,
the two groups win not be fully set-
tled until the meeting Of the general
chairmen Of the eleven unions here
sone time this week when Issuance Of
. formal strike call VII be voted npon.
Several railroad labor chieffafns tndax
said, however, that they believed the
majority would rule and That 81 would
be a case OF majority strike. al
strike" They professed TO see fjft.
thahce OF break.
Strike Effective Nov. 1.
The brotherhoods made known IA gt
night that they have revised the list
Of roads to which the first OF tbe
series Of proposed progressive walk
outs would start 20 as to exclude The
penalties, the Erie Railroad ana The
Louisville and Nashville. This leaves
nc eastern roads to be affeoted bv the
first walkout
The walkouts are scheduled to taxa
place in four groups. one every AZ
hours, starting at m. standard
time. October 80 Consequently +ha
east would not feel the strike untiI AZ
least November ].
Ihe roads to be included ir the thres
other groups have not been decided
upon as yet. but probably viii be at
the Cleveland meeting, union men said
The elimination Of the PennsvIvans.
Continued on page 10.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-17
MANDO AND VAR| HELD
UNDER $1,000 BAIL
FOR THE GRAND JURY
hotel Keeper and Bartender
Accused Of Attempt to OBJ
struct Public Justice.
THEY DENY ALLEGATION

FRANK Mando, proprietor OF n hotel
at 2os West Front street, and HIS bar
tender, Joseph vari. charged with at
tempting to obstruct public Justice.
were held under $1,000 for the grand
jury by Judge Lynn in Municipai
Court today, while Monroe A. Tucker.
who turned States evidence, was dis.
missed, a nolle prosequi being entered
me charges grew out OF n hearing I'm
the case OF Mando, who was convicted
on the charge of selling liquor about
three weeks ago
j. Frank BAH. attorney for NIandc
produced evidence purporting 90 show
That two men, Albert Wilson and WI.
liam Talley, States witnesses. who
purchased the liquor, had offered to
teaNe town Tor a certain sum OF
money. The men denied Il and said
that Mando had made the advances.
onering them n bribe for their con-
Venient disappearance. Judge Lynn
ordered tho arrest Of Vari and Mandu
at mat time, but tn, lIer, was not ab
pretended until last Tuesday.
ON the witness stand today Tucker
testified that Mando asked him 20 go
TO Talley with message that ha
tMendo) wanted 10 see him and "nx
things up" Tucker said that as soon
as he heard of Mandos arrest no went
TO the saloon TO see II no could h In
In any way. '''I felt responsible FOR
his getting arrested as l introduced
the two men who later got evidence
for the police, and hurried 20 the
saloon" Tucker said. Under cross-
examination by Judge Ball, as 20 how
he expected TO help. Tucker replied
that he advised Mando 20 get a
lawyer, because" he explained, they
know how to fix such things up"
Talley testified that Mando offered
them 500 and car fare TO leave town
until the trouble 'blew over"
George Cox testified that at the re-
quest of Attorney Ball, he went 10
Mando's saloon the night before the
hearing and overheard a conversation
Mando and the two men. I'm
which Wilson asked for $3.50 and car
'are TO disappear. A Negro cook al
The hotel was the only other witness
called by the defense.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-17
DISASTROUS FIRE At
BASIC LUMBER PLANT
X. n. CatIin of Wilmington,
President, Fears Loss Will
Reach $4,000.

Richard II. Catlin. president of the
Basic Manufacturing Co, with local
onlco In the Equitable Building. has
been notified by wire Of n disastrous
hre, which swept the main plant OF
the company in Basic, Virginia. early
Yesterday morning One portion OF
the plant has been entirely destroyed.
the telegram states, and Mr.. Catiin
estimates that the damage will
amount to about $4,000, which n
covered by insurance. lie will leave
for Basic tonight and VIII determine
definitely just what the loss viii
amount 20.
The Virginia plant. which is located
In the Blue Ridge Mountains. manu-
factures hard wood flooring. and II
was In the oak flooring department
that the fire was located. The com
pany has offices throughout the coun-
try.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-17
TOWN AND GOWN
IN HOSTILE CLASH
Quarrel at Newark, Last Night,
Suppressed by Officials Be-
fore Becoming Serious.

Special Correspondence Every Evening
Newark, Oct. i7.--Fightlng between
town boys and University OF Della
ware students on Main street, early
last night. caused considerable ex-
citement and for a time threatened
70 result in a serious clash. The par
ticipants, however. needed good ad-
vice and went 10 their respective
homes before any one was seriously
injured.
The trouble started shortly after 8
o'clock. Two students were standing
In front of the Old College, on Main
street, talking to girl friends, when
three young men. residents OF Newark.
passed them. walking west on Main
street. In passing one OF them either
accidentally or purposely bumped into
one OF the students Some words
were exchanged and one OF the men
is said TO not only haye used offensive
and abusive language in front of the
young women, but also struck one OF
the students in the face.
The students did not take up the
fight at that time, but directed their
attention to getting the young women
away. They are then reported to have
gone to Harter Hall, the student dor
mitories, and after relating their ex-
periences secured reinforcements
from among those in the dormitory.
The students, there being three or
four of them, then went out in search
OF the man who struck their fellow
student
Inc three town men were found in
front of the Deer Park hotel. where
the fight was resumed. The students
had the better OF this second encoun-
ter. AT least two of the three resi-
dents of the town were knocked down
and pummelled by the students, but
were not seriously hurt.
A short time later the two who
were bested in the second fight were
Joined by a large number of their
friends and they then wen. 20 Harter
Hall and for a time threatened TO
enter the dormitories to search for
the students who had attacked them.
Mayor r. B. Frazer and several coll
iege oiilcials were sent for, and in a
snort time succeeded in getting the
AFFAIR quieted down. The students
were advised by university authorities
10 remain in the dormitory and the
residents OF the town quietly left for
their nomes- No arrests were made.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-17
WORKING OUT PLANS
FOR THE PLAYHOUSE
Owners Have Several Matters
in Hand Looking Toward
Reopening.

While the owners of The Playhouse
have a number of matters under con-
sideration, looking toward the re-
opening OF the theatre. which was
closed on Saturday night, nothing has
yet matured. Long delay, however,
is not looked for.
When Frank G. Tallman, president
of the Hotel du Pont Co, which owns
The Playhouse, was asked today
whether the company had any an
nouncement to make as TO future
plans, he replied in the negative. 1--WE
have nothing we can make public to-
day." he said. but believe we will in
two or three days. Several matters
are under consideration, but nothing
has yet matured."
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-17
O'NE|LL-DU POINT SUIT
BEFORE j. S. COURT
Plaintiff Alleges He is Entitled
to Compensation for Ex-
pIosive Invention.

IN the Federal District Court this
morning the hearing in the suit
brought by Arthur Samuel O'Neill
against +. I. du Pont de Nemours &
co, 10 recover reasonable compensa-
tion" for the alleged use by the COM
pany OF a process and product which
he claims TO have originated, was be-
gun before Judge Hugh NJ. Morris and
n jury
The jury drawn from the panel sum-
moned consists Of William b. Cars
well Maurice a. Hartnett. Albert
Bird Charles A. Connor, Harry s.
Woodkeeper. William J. p White.
Byron Pepper. J. Frank Sullivan. John
Il. Nelson, William A Comegys. z.
Frank lie Gates and Charles L.
Doughten.
IN his address TO the jury, George
y. Davis. attorney for the plaintiff.
stated that by testimony TO be intro
auced he expected 10 show that in 1909
or thereabouts the plaintiff, while en-
pioyed by the Brazilian government
had originated a process by which ex-
plosives OF varied formula, could be
made SLOW burning" or progressive
IL thtG aA~ARAA Will u CONSEQUENT gain
in projectiie velocity. and diminishing
OF wear on guns in which the same
was employed!
This formula, in written form, was
given TO the representative OF the Z.
]. du Pont de Nemours Powder Co. in
Brazil, he said, under the latter's as
surance that compensation would be
made m case Il should be employed.
IN 1914. IL is alleged. this was en-
rloyed, and was made on a factory
scale and became of great Importance
In 1918 the plaintiff refused an offer
Of rs shares Of bonus stock as COM
pensation, and has received nothing
and therefore seeks IL.
Robert Pennington is associated with
Mr.. Davis for the plaintiff, and VIII
liam 4. Hilies and ]. p. Laffey repre-
sent the defendant. The defense. IL
was announced, is based on non as
sumpsit and the statute of limitations
The ease viii occupy several davs
'he plaintiff o'Neill. was tho first
witness, taking the stand just be ,ore
the court recessed.