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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-08
RAIL WORKERS WANT
TO COME HALF WAY
Wire Harding That Representa-
tives Will Settle Disputes With
Roads at Council Table.

Chicago. April S-The railway union
labor leaders. representing 100000 men,
sent Ia President Hardi : last night
telegram outlining terms on which -hcy,
would consent to abrogaton OF National
agreements.
The telegram proposed that a con
ference committee be called composed
of practicaI mechanical department
officials from each of the General
Managers districts 10 represent the
carriers and an equal number OF rep
rescntatives selected by the employees
20 represent the employees.
They would have the conference
agree as 70 what disposition be made
Of any rules it might deem imprac-
ticable Of general application and at
tempt to agree upon such rules as can
be made general in their application
upon all railroads insofar as it IS
possible to have such uniformity with
out imposing unjust or unreasonable
conditions.
Especial significance IS attached "a
the telegram in view of the fact that
b. NJ. jewell. President of the Railway
Employees Department Of the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor, returned from
a conference with Mr.. Harding Wcdnes-
day.
The leaders representing the shor
workers and maintenance men say
we have never and do not now con
tend for the continuation Of any rule
or rules which may be unjust or un-
reasonable and have always been anC
We are now willing 10 submit our case
at the conference table. surrounded
by practical mechanical department
railroad officials. who like the railroad
employees. desire Industrial peace rath
CIR than industrial war and the mos
complete realization in the public inter
est Of the productive efficiency of labol
| and capital engaged in the transpOrta
| tiou industry.
Railroad employees must have
| signed agreement with railroads man
agements guaranteeing just and rea
| sonable conditions of employment"
on the national agreement they say
7'They are the only safeguards for tn
| transportation industry against injus
| tice and Industrial warfare, and the
must not be abrogated except at tn
| conference table"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-08
WOMEN HELP FIREMEN.
Social Function for Benefit Of Cranston
Heights Fire Co.

Under the auspices Of the Ladies' Auxil-
iarv Of the Cranston Heights Fire Co a
successful card party was held last evening
in the engine house In addition to the
community, Wilmington and Richardson
Park were represented Much rivalry
existed in a contest for three fine cakes
and ono came here and another To Five
Points settlement. Richardson Park. Ice
cream and cake were served and the local
men drove the visitors to Price s Corner
to meet the trolley cars \ go0dlv sum was
realized hv the affair and large number
Of useful and pretty prizcs were awarded
the 500 PLAYERS. The committee IN charge
consisted of Mrs Edward Sowdcn, Mrs.
Robert Crocs aud Mrs Allred Williams
The new chemical engine Is housed IN a
neat fire house and whilc every cent has
been paid for the apparatus. the people
arc gong to pay of the debt on the build-
ing The fire company has 100 momberF
and IN addition to dues each person has
guaranteed 81 wear for three years
The auxiliary is determined 20 cancel
much of the debt by giving several
I affairs from time 70 time
During the evening Mrs Howard
1 Johnson was notified Of the death 81 hci
\ father near Avondalc lie had been com
planning for some time
Kumor has it that one of tho wlnsomc
I girls IN that section VIII shortly hc mar
\ rcd and that ground for a nCw home vii
/ nc broken soon
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-08
TRAVEL BY PACKETS
LUXURIOUS, YEARS AGO
Abundance of Food and Liquors,
Races and Poker Made Mis-
sissippi Voyages Merry.

New Orleans. La, April 3 Memories
of old days on the Mississippi when stately
packets piled in the passenger traihc
are revived by the resumption Of traihc
between Pittsburg, Pa, and this city
by way Of the Ohio.
Barees have carried freight traffic
on the great river for many years since
the packets were driven out by railroad
competition. In the days Of Mark Twain
the Mississippi packets were celebrated
for their "eats." their famous races, their
pilots and even for their poker rarnca
II used 10 be no uncommon sight 10
see from ~ 10 30 passenger vessels, from
the paIatial packet - the weather beaten
tramp leave the New Orleans landings
daily for up-rivcr points
Coming Of The railroads with quick
service for perisnblc cargo, many lines
almost paralleling the river between the
most important landings. caused river
traffic 10 lose It's prestige Shippers begart
sending cotton and other non-perishable
! freight by rail and the stops of the river
| packets were fewer and fewer aa the years
/ went on.
Plantation landings rotted away, plant
| ers began 10 bily railroad tickets instead
Of steamer pagsaec and made their plans
]
! Orleans instead Of on the boats Planters
moved 10 town. social life IN the country
began 70 wane-in short country dwellers
became farmers and plantations became
farms. IL was romantic n be n planter
| but much moro profitable ~ be 4 farmer
All Of this directly affected passenger
traffic
A river voyage in the olden days was .
plcasiratlc affair if the boilers did not
! blow up or the vessel hit ono of the shifting
sand-l,ars. ruud-lumpa or hidden sfAags
A comfortable berth. wonderful meals
dancing at night. watermelon parties
we'll atockeI bars. stud and draw poker
games for the patrons IF that form 81
ant1scucnt ard last. but not least tht
| antlcs IL the Negro r1tstabuufs al
combined ~ make things pleasant for
tho traveller
Coffee in bod was the rule, then
breakfas ~ bacon eggs, wafFlcs. pancake
started III the day n noon thcre wa
fruit fish. roast vegetables, tho evo
present coffee and Whatever desert the cool
had IN mind for lhe rncnI The feast d
the dav came IN the carly evening witl
creole glmbo n the cook happened T.
hal from New Orleans IS most of then
did fred fish, roast fowl with bake,
or candicd yarns, beef or pork, fruit j
abundance. drsrrt and small black
coffee with brandy Il wasn't variety bu
quantity that made the steamer bill 3
fare famous
IN tho heas u the afternoon, benin
shielding mosquito bars the passenger
# he - deslred, could quaf mint IuIeT
or SIP corn whisky cocktails, not to men
ton the Old aat-bottom toddles mad
with sugar. water, plncapplcs and oranQ
Iice and Of course, whisky. The old'Fir
erv here. with scanty stocks IF liquor an
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-08
PHILADELPHIA PRODUCE MARKET

By Aaaociated Press 10 Every Evening
Philadelphia. April s.--Wheat. lower.
No. 2 red winter. 1.56Mi.sl; do. gar-
Iicky. t47@152.
Corn. higher. No. 3 for export. I'm
72h
oats. higher: No white, 5O95oH;
No. , white. 4od40h No. whit".
45h 04G.
Butter, lower; western creamery. ez-
ira, so; nearby prints fancy. Co@s2.
Eggs, higher, nearby frsts, 2sH. do.
current receipts. 27h, western extra.
hrsts, 271z 0Qzs: do. hrsts. 2ea2eH,
fancy selected. packed. 87138.
Cheese, easier New York whole milk
fancy nat held 271 G32sH; do. fair good
2sGo27. do. fancy fiat fresh. 226a24h3
do, fair 70 good. 22G023. long horn held
and fresh. q hGD26ia; single daisies held
and fresh 25M2G.
Live poultry. dull fowls. 33N3s as to
quality. fancy broilers, 50055. young
roosters. 27M26; old do. 24N25, ducka.
white pekin, 39Gf1. mixed coiora, 5sHQ
49,
Dressed poultry. firm; turkeys choice
to fancy nearby. 39N41; do. small sizes.
32GD88 old roosters, 280iz3 capOnH
western. 531055.
Potatoes. higher, white. per 100 be.
! e067ffS. FToridn, No. ]. 7 0oTI7 - per
| barrel: do. No. 2. 5.50Ne.o0
Flour. dun weak. soft winter straight
western 7.5007.80; do. nearby 7.25n
1 50 hard winter straight 225ds 20 .
/ do short patent 90Fp9 0o spring grst
I clear 5.5O0s75: do. patent 825N s.50.
/ do short patent $500 800, fancy spring
/ and city mills. patent family brand,
/ . 975Ni1050
Hay quiet; steady: timothy No. 2,
i %. .50a24.o0: Do. No ?. z1N2t 60. sam
PIE l8n20, no grade 1901 rloVer
mixed hay light mixed I'm n - M Z
mixed 1050m21 80.
Talow quiet; primo citv looee ~ :
d.. special loose fat prime country
~ edible Fl tierces Giz
Bran dull. weak; soft winter western
IN 100 pound eacks 2G11 III: spring 2a7 2a
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-08
LOYALTY WITHOUT STINT
DEMANDED BY PERSH|NG
"Must We Stand Mute and Listen
to Poisonous Propaganda"
He Asks All Americans.

Philadelphia. April S-A warning
that foreign Influences dangerous in
their tendencies are again at work
ito weaken tho close ties of friendship
that bind us to those peoples beside
whom we fought in tho great war was
sounded here last night by Gen. John
]. Pershing. who addressed two mass
meetings in the concluding exercises
of All-Amcrican Day
PraiSiug the patriotism OF foreign
born citizens. whom he said he had
seen fight under the American flag in
the Philippines. in Mexico and In
Franco. Gen. Pcrshing said that often
times their enthusiasm for America
has surpassed that Of any native born.
who have not always lived UP 10 the
obligations Of their birth
cen. Pcrshing reviewed the causes
which led to the United states enter
ing the war-"thc onslaught OF AFRO
CANT militarjsm supported by Ger
tain disloyaI element here at home
and continued:
Nearly three years have passed and
yc again hear the murmur Of dis
LOYALTY il is time 20 ask ourselves
whether our patriotism IS 70 stand
,utft, while this poisonous propaganda
dwarfs ouV conscience.
We demand one qualify in Ameri-
can citizenship and that is loyalty
without stint and without reservation
Let uS make it entirely clear that We
have no place for sn-callcd citizens Of
German birth or lineage or Of any
other origin who. false to thcir vows
/ sock to prejudice American action for
/ tbe benefit Of an alien government. oT
/ vho would determine an American
4 oucstion for foreign reason.
/ I'VE earnestly protest against the
dohasemcnt of our American citizen
| ship to promote political or warlike
interference with the affairs Of q
/ friendly people"
Admiral Coontz and Mrs. Douglas
/ Robinson were among number oi
/ other speakers ut both meetings
Another feature Of the nights cc'e.
hration was great parade will
thousands Of war veterans, patriotic
civic and other organizations in line
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-08
LUMP COMPENSATION PAYMENT
For Patrick Riley Who Was Injured NJ
Pullman Plant.

The Industrial Accident Board met
TODAY 10 consider the communication or
compensation payments to Patrick Riley
of this city. n former cmploye of the
pullman Company. who, was permanent
" disabled. as the result of an accident
M the Pullman plant in this city. Riley
was granted $4,000. the maximum under
the law. The board has recommended
and Tho Sunerior Court indorsed a plan
IN nav Riley the award in lump sum,
rather than by monthly payments
Riley was foreman of a gang ol
workmen at the Pullman plant aho
while they were engaged IN MOVING
car with "A cable, the cable broke ana
Riley's left leg was broken below IN,
knee Commissions that he sasalhe
made him permanently disabled.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-08
BUILDING PERMITS.

Plans have been approved by the build
ing inspector : office and permits issued for
the following projects.
Mendenhal avenue, 27O7; Paul Stalka,
owner and builder; addition, 5000
Franklin street Alb South; r {. Fer
guson, owner and builder; addition
$50
Madison street 29Oli II J.. Pretty
man, owner and builder alteration SO
Van Buren street, 2lOl north W. B
Eandever owner {. A. Legatls, builder
. r Twenty-second street 1918 east Franz
Tamamen. owner and builder; addition
$35
Linden street, 015; ,. w. Szymanskl
owner and builder; alteration, $3.50.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-08
PICKS NEW NAVY PAYMASTER.
Secretary Denby FavOrs Captain Potter
10 Succeed Admiral McGOWan.

Ty Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Washington. April g. appointment
az Captain David Potter. pay
master of the Atlantic fleet, 70 be pay
master general ~ the navy, succeeding
Isear Admiral Samuel McGowan, re-
tired. will be recommended 10 the Pres
ident by Secretary DENLY.
Captain Potter is native u New
Jersey and has been in the pay corps
~ the navy since 1898.
Mr. Denby said today that he had de-
,,ded on the recomme nda tion during his
recent visit 20 the Atlantic fleet where
D, had an opportunity % observe Cap
tain Potter.
Se,retary DENLY said that il would
D. his policy 10 select bureau chiefs
from the ranks Of captains and above
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-08
LICENSED TO WE'D.

Magistrate Lawrence ]. Broman has
issued the following marriage licenses
Wladyslaw BICYCLE, COS Church street,
and Francinka Worgak, 404 Porter street ;
Thomas Vincent Christiana, Rose Hill,
and Amelia Fiorelli, POP North Van Buren
street; Taylor j. Woodward, 22O1 Garter
street, and Florence G. Llsk, ia Sixth
avenue Charles r.. Hearn, 9OI Adams
street and M Elizabeth Sewar rd, 1913
Tatnall street; Wilber Sanders, ~ West
Fifth street and Catharine Blake, 9o2
PoDIar street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-08

facing the coming years with visions Of
nut sundaes, never tire Of telling tho
younger generation of the old "hard
liquor" days Of tho river steamboats.
The card pamos we're for big stakes
Veterans vouch for the truth of stories
Of planter ernbari<ing - Mississippi
worth 20 plantation with 200 Negroes
and discriminating at the Canal street
IapdingIin New frcnns with only some
bills 81 ladirx for something he no longer
owned.
But those days arc gone. II plans of
those interested in river traffic bear fruit
the modern steamers will eliminate gam
bling, carry we'll drilled crews aud fnrnifh
modern meals at modern prices
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-08
: NEW CHARTERS.

special Correspondence ~ Ever Evening
Dover. April 4 Charters we're fled here
yesterday follows
Federal Acceptance corporation. New
Work city. capital. SO 600 OOO David Oh
coronation Dover Del 50 ron no Rug
giee Motor Truck 90, Alma Mich (.
a. o0n 0p0 American Moving Train T~ie-
rhaua Coronation philadelDnf Pa - nfo :
0n0. AIfurnia Mexican Petroleum f1
Wilmington Dei S. 900 0OG AHeraR.
Corporation. Wilmington Del II $500 go
Harris GoBst ructiOH Co. " liminEtont del
e. sn0 400 Fiesta Ire Cream % VIII
fnington Del - .ZDo 600. business D-
fercsts C0ru.oration $ew York City.
Fl Ono mo sterling stores Co Philadei.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-08
Theatre Reported Leased.

1t was reported today that the new
Wilmington Thea ire on Market street
above Eighth, had been leased TO a
Philadelphia theatrical syndicate for a
vaudeville and picture house. The re-
mort could not be verified, az the local
nersons interested could not be located
II was said they were out of town. The
theatre is nearing completion.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-08
DETAINED ON SUSPICION.
Two Men Found in Empty Freight Car
Behind Mail Car on =. II. X.

Judgc Lnn IN M1nicIpal Count t-day
SUSPENDED sentence in the case Of James
Kelley and John Mcdonald charged
with trespassing on the PENNSYLVANIA
railroad The men were arrested by Officer
Biddle when he found them riding in an
empty freight car on train No. l80 bound
for Philadelpbia The freight car wos
directly behind mail car Kelley said
ne was from Chicago and Mcdonald
claimed he was a fireman on the Pennsyl-
vania railroad and lived in P,ttsburg, Pa
The men will be investigated by the
police department. If they are found to
have no previous record or are not want
cd ON anv charge they will be turned over
10 Halleck :. Raw Mr. Ray said he would
Dav their boatfare to Philadelphia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-08
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-08
WIFE PLEADS FOR HIM.
Case Of Antonio Naroella, harged with
Brutal Assault. Continued.

Sobbing and pleading g have her hus-
band released Mrs Antonio Mafcclla
appeared in the police station last night
where he was being held On charge o'
assault with intent 70 commit murder
In Municipal Court today She again cX-
pressed an unwillnCness to prosecute the
charge. and Judge lynn continued It
until Monday ordering Detective Nc
Danncll 10 investigate the facts
on March Q the police received = hurry
caU - send the ambulance - + S25 West
second street. where they found Mrs
MarccIla lying on the floor bleeding
from cuts about the face and neck. Sho
was taken u the Delaware Hospital whcn
twcntv-six stitches were required to sow
In her wounds She said her husband had
cut her during a quarrel. He disappeared
after the cutting and was arrested bN
officer Murphy last night
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-08
Non-support Cases Continued.

At the request Of the defendant, the
case Of Preston Wilson colored, charged
with non-support Of two children, was
continued until Friday by Judge Lynn
in Municipal Court today A temporary
order Of 81 80 a week was fixed
The case of Harvey Woods, charged
with non-support, was held over for final
disposition until next Friday. Detective
Mcdaniel, who investigated the case,
said the couple have adjusted their differ
cnces and are living together
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-08
Had His License.

Producing a license which he did not
have with him last night. George Hay
man colored charged with driving an
Automobile. without an operators IL
sense was dismissed by Judge Hast
Jugs in Municipal Court today
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-08
Was Wandering on Streets.

Believed to he mentally deranged an
aged colored woman is being held by the
police She was picked up in the vicinity
Of the French street station last night by
Officer Moran She gave the name OF
Eliza Jane Marsh, 62 years old.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-08
Wanted in Philadelphia.

Wanted 10 Philadelphia on the charge
Of stealing an automobile, John kudolph
was arrested by Detective James = Kiley
as he was entering a Fourth street restaur-
ant last evening. Rudolph waived re-
QUESTION this morning and VIII be 'urned
over to the Philadelphia authorities.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-08
MS. " Il. IAcoRs

Word has been received here Of the
death of Mrs Urania b. Jacobs, widow
of Capt. ". f. r Jacobs, in Phllade-
phia, YESTERDAY Funeral services will
he held on Monday afternoon at
o clock from The home Of her sister, Mrs
a ". Baker. At Frederick,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-08

quick .vsulIs. small costs. use Every
Evening want ads
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-08
OBITUARY.
MRS. SARAH q HANLEY

Mrs. Sarah c. Hanley, wife OF John J.
Henley, the well-known real estate brok-
er, died this morning at her home, 1406
Pennsylvania avenue. The funeral will he
held Monday morning, with services at
st PmIls Catholic Church and interment
in the Cathedral cemetery.
Evening star., 1921-02-10

2 Odd Toilet Table
Chairs, oak fn-
isl ish; /, Regularly % OK
s Bedroom Chairs, cane
seat; mahog-
any fini S h. CO 7E
Regularly $3.50, pOs/O
4 Toilet Table Benches,
cane seat; mahogany fn-
ish; l.. Regularly 81 OK
IL Odd Bedroom Rock
ers, in ivory, walnut and
mahogany finish. Sold reg
ularly at $l2.00 c7 nE
and $500. go. V/.SO
2 Odd Settees, fumed
oak; leather
is1iy isas; as'eS'. &c.. $11.OO
5 Dining Room Chairs,
leather upholstered: ma
hogany fnish &E 7E
Regularly $l0.. QO./O
Is Odd Armchairs, leath-
er or tapestry upholstered;
walnut or mahogany fin
ish; plain or period de-
signs, Sold reg
sis;iy slS y 4 + sls.So SQ05
Evening star., 1921-02-10
Women's Hosiery
79C Pair


Odds and ends and broken assortments from the
sons grouped in lot and marked at this low
price for immediate clearance.
The lot includes thread silk and fiber silk stockings
with open-work clocks, others in two-one black
andwhte, and assorted coors No pain black the lo
Nearly all have mock seam back.
Godsnbs ,s-FrstF Floor
Evening star., 1921-02-10
OddLOtS SOfMen'S Underwear
Values Worth to $3.50
at SOC r..

wear, of wool mixtures. worsted mixtures and cotton
Broken lots of high grade qualities subject slight
mperectons Mostly shirts in the lot. Values worth up
to $3.50 Friday at 59c
Mems Half Hose, z1c Pair-Seconds of fine
quality mercerized Isle, fully reinforced; black 01-
and few plain coors Friday at .......... Il -
Mems $1.OO Work Shirts 69c-Golden Rule
Blue Chambray Work Shirts, with collars at <0r
tached full cut sizes perfect quality Friday at W.
Up to $500 Pajamas, $159-Of heavyweight
domet flannel, trimmed or plain Styles &1 EO
seconds of the famous "Faultless" make. y 10y
Mems $3.50 to S. Union Suits $1.35-Included
are Hanes, Hudson Mills and other hgh-grade makes;
heavy ribbed cotton; in white and silver gray all
PfdsT Pfiisst at q'a''ty broken lots and Sizes $35
Mems $3.50 Unionalls, $zso-Genuine Lee
Unionalls. perfect quality of khaki cloth O. on
and blue denim; regular sizes Friday at. pZ.Oy
Mems 5000 Refers, $3.4s-Men's Accordion
sns aftsd eae
Mems $500 Gauntlets, $z.6o-Automobile
Gauntlcts, heavy black skim fully lined; medium and
full size cuffs; perfect quality. Friday O. ~
Evening star., 1921-02-10
$3.50 Crepe
kimOnOs, $2.98

full cut models in several pop
Long kimonos. of genuine
Serpentine crepe. in beautiful
assorted colors and patterns:
uiar styles; also some of flan-
nelette. Well made and
finished.
GoIdenberY's-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1921-02-10
zoe Sheeting
Cotton, 121c Yard

Mill ends and remnants of
S9-i1ch Unbleached Sheeting
Cotton. in lengths from one
to 10 yards-good. heavy,
durable grade for making
sheets. Fridays price. 12lac
yard. Goldsnberg's-Fist Floor.
Evening star., 1921-02-10
$40 Comforts. S!

72x80 Doubie-bed Size Com
forts, covered with fine
grade satinos and silk.like
c1mbric, dlled with soft, fluffy
white cotton. Light-weight
comforts. with plenty Of
warmth.
aSlAanbsFYs-YoGfh Floor.
Evening star., 1921-02-10

Women's Waist Aprons, neat
blue checks: made with small
bib and ruff1e; also some of
percale.
Geldeuber'-Fist Floor.
Evening star., 1921-02-10
Muslin Wear
Mussed and Run1p1ed
Garments

Women's 1898 PaJamas,
S2.33-Two-piece style, of
nainsook, in plain blue. with
white border trim
mings; nicely - -
made; all sizes. snZ.:1.1
Friday at .......
Envelope Chesnise, 69c-Of
soft white nainsook; neat
embroidery edsing in back
and front: broken IN
lots and sizes. Friday OvC
S1.00 Camisoles, 79c-Of
brown satin, also a few pink;
we'll made; broken IN
lots and sizes. Fri ~C
Goldsnbssr Floor.
Evening star., 1921-02-10
$3.50 and $500
Couch Covers
at $1.89

Heavy weight Reversible
Tapestry Couch Covers. in an
assortment Of handsome de-
signs and colorings; so and 56
inches wide: some a trifie
short Of regulation length.
0oldenberg' Floor.