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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-14
DR.. HARTER STOPPED
BY YPRETEND|NG AGENT
lnterIoper Wanted to Look at
His Bundles. TO Ascertain
Their Contents.

Newark, Oct. 14.-0f all the SHY
acts that have been attempted 10 New
ark during the past few years. one
which happened Wednesday evening
about 80 O'Clock, on upper Main
street, is about the prize winner. Il
man, who declared himself 10 be a
Federal prohibition agent stopped DR..
George A. Harter, former president
OF Delaware College. as he was on
his way LONE. about 10 enter the door
Of his residence, in fact. and insisted
that the doctor turn over two bundles
which he was earring.
According to reports, the man in
sisted that DR.. Harter was CARRYING
-hooteh" and that he had been de-
tailed 10 inspect the bundles. II ap-
pears that the man stated ne was sent
here especially for the purpose, for he
stated an automobile in front OF the
Harter residence belpaged TO him.
Later Developments showed that
the booze agent" was in reality a
booze holster" in pursuit, per, .ps.
of some more liquor. lends Of DIR.
Harter, passing BY. soon put him to
rout.
When the man came TO the doc
tors porch, the doctor was aoout 10
enter the front door. He cous-- not
get the door open, however. without
first putting down one of the bun
dies. so .ie called 10 a pass rloy. a
University student. who immedia tely
came 10 mis- assistance and asked the
man for some authentic doc lments.
10 prove his identity. AS the man
was attempting 70 find tn e, Mr.
Giest. a neighbor Of DIR. EIarter. made
his appearance on the scene and pro-
ceeded TO show the booze agent tie
correct way 10 get out Of New rk, FOR
he grasped him by the nape Of the
neck and the seat of the breeches and
flung him into the street. Subse-
quently, with the toe OF his boot. he
directed the man down Main street,
in the direction Of the i. q o. rail-
road
II appears that his object in accost-
ing DIR. Harter was to find out Just
what he did have IN the package.
There seems TO be no logical way
whereby the man could have got q
clue that there was anything in the
bundles which would interest anyone
but the doctor. himself. In fact, the
packages contained nothing but gro
ceries.
II is said the mans name IS Flynn
and that he lives in Wilmington.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-14
LABOR WAGE BOARD
FAVORS PARLEY ON
RAIL PIECE WORK
Action OF Federal Body Pc
garded as Bringing Walk
out Nearer.
RATE REDUCTIONS PLANS
ey Associated Press % Every Evsnlns

Py Agsoclafed Press 20 Every Evening
Chicago. Oct. 1.-THE United sta'cr
Railroad Labor Board today authoriz-
cd the railroads to open negotiations
with the unions for the restoration -
piece work. barred by rule one of the
shop crafts nst.onal agreement. er-
tered into under the former railroad
administration.
The executive. among whom were
a score Of the leading railroad officers
in tho country, expected 20 conclude
their discussion IN ore day. taking
swift action on the wage and rate re-
auctions. The initiative IN asking re-
ductions would be taken b. the IN
dividuaI reads. according 70 those at
lending the meeting. rather than ~
association
None Of the brotherhood chiefs
would deny or confirm reports hat
October 30 had Dsen tentatively de-
cided on 70 begin calling out ernpioros-
Progress was temporarily halted In
the brotherhood discussions. pending
The reply Of fne executives 20 the
brotherhood request for p conference.
Meanwhile the remaining groups
including Faaintcnance' 'of way. signal
linen. clerks. fireTnen and oilers. ard
other railroad unions met % discuss
the situation. None 81 them would
intimate what their action might BE-
With the removal of the piece work
ban by the labor board the shop men,
we're brought one step nearer a strike.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-14
E|REMEN'S SCHOOL
TO Be REOPENED BY
SAFETY DIRECTORS
Men Under Instruction Viii Re-
sumo Their Work and Ap-
pointments VIII Follow.
DECISION OPENS THE WAY

Now that their way has been made
cleT, as a result of the decision of
Chancellor Wolcott Yesterday, dlrec-
tors of tho Department of Public Safe
~ plan 10 proceed without further
delay with the establishment of a paid
fire department. IL Is understood To
be their intention 70 have everything
in readiness for the new department
TO take over the fire protection of the
city on December |. by which time
the present temporary contracts with
the several volunteer companies win
have expired. The directors have not
yet had meeting To consider the sub
lect, but Il was learned today that
they have planued for a conference
with the finance committee and the
public safety committee of city Coun-
ell, at which time IL is hoped to COM
plete all the details OF the arrange
ments whereby the board VIII find IL
possible TO SO ahead without any fur
ther stumbling blocks being placed
In their way. This confere nee WIN
be held early next week. probably
Monday or Tuesday.
lt was learned this morning that Il
is the intention OF the directors 10 re-
open the school OF instruction again
at the earliest possible moment, All
the men who were in the training
school before the injunction caused
its abandonment win be taken back.
1t was authorauvely announced to-
day. They will resume their work
Just whore they left or when the
court proceedings halted the whole
procedure and the selections OF the
men to make up the personnel OF the
various companies IN the paid depart.
ment viii be made from among the
list OF those in this school. Selections
viii be made solely on merit and
qualification OF the candidate and each
appointment will be for probation.
airy period of six months, IL wss
stated. There viii also be reserve
list ~ select from in the event az
vacancies Tor any cause.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-14
RATE CUT
PROPOSED BY ROADS
Executives Would First Reduce
Wage Of Workers; Walkout
Not Likely.

By Associated Press % Every Eveuina
Chicago. Oct. i4.--Confronted he a
possible railroad strike over wage IT,.
ductsons and insistent demands from
shippers for lower rates raiiwav
executives. meeting here today. dis-
cussed a. proposal 20 rsduce trans
portation charges in proportion 10
future wage reductloaS.
The railway executives. 81 is report
ed, also VIII consider y proposal ~
seek an amendment % the frana-
portatiou act transferring 20 the lnfer-
state Commerce Commission the waEs
adjusting authority now vested ln fhs
Railroad Labor Board.
The railway executives declined -
indicate what definite steps were under
discussion for proposing further wage
reduetions. which under their plan
would be necessary before shippers
could expect freight reductions
Some of the union leaders admitted
that the vote did not mean a general
walkout Of the railroad employees. ar
though II was reported That October
80 had been tentatively agreed upon
by the union heads for section strikes
OF the employees Il strikes were finally
Oetlleu upon.
The men do not want % Quit
work. said w. G.. Lee. president OF tha
Brotherhood Of Railway Trainmen.
The officers Of the various unions
don't want TO declare a walkout be-
cause they know such action would
be foOlhardy.r
An opportunity t0 present the eu-
pioyes claims 20 the conference og
executives was asked In a message tn
T. Dewitt Cuyier. chairman cf the
conference, il was said. and several 0f
the union chiefs were stiil In the c.eg
awaiting results OF the executives
meeting.
The special committee of the .ts-
sociation Of Railway Executives. WnicN
conferred last week with President
Harding and other government officials
on the railroad situation VIII present
the plan 20 lower freight rates. The
committee included President Cuyier.
representing security holders. samuel
Rea. president Of the peunsyivania
system; President Smith OF the New
York Central; President Holden. oi the
Burlington, and julius Krutfschncidi.
OF the southern Pacific board of
directors
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-14
POLICEMAN CAPTURES
BOOTLEGGER'S AUTO

Police are trying 10 find the
owner of Ford coupe contain
ing ten gallons of alcohol which
was seized by Patrolmnn VAN
dergrift at the foot Of Oak
street shortly after midnight last
night. Taking advantage of the
darkness, the driver of the ma
chine escaped before the police-
man could cover him with his
revolver.
As a result of a tip that a
whisky carrier was expected,
Patrolman Vandergrift was ly-
ing in walt when the machine
stopped at Oak street. The po-
liceman made iearch of the
vicinity, but the driver had dis
appeared. The machine and con-
tents are at the police station
while an Investigation is being
made.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-14
WANT ACCOUNTS AUDITED.
brandywine Grange Fay0rs Public
Being Informed ON Hundreds Finances

RESOLUTIONS approving the recent
action OF residents Of Brandywine hum
dred, in requesting that the accounts
Of the hundred be audited and made
public, We're adopted at a regular meet
ing Of West Brandywine Grange In
Talleyville last night. The meeting was
marked by the largest Tendance of
any held this season, more than 100
members being present. The ladies OF
the grange were In charge.
An unusual and pleasing feature of
the entertainment was a shadow
picture game. in which the ladies as
sumed sumed various roles, and had
their shadows thrown on a screen,
the audience guessing who the charac-
ters were represented by. In this.
Mary Talley, Mrs. Weldin. Mrs. Me-
Garyey, Lillian Mousely, Emma Lutz,
Dcra Passmore, Mrs Gregg and May
Llltz took part. A play entitled, "Our
Aunt Frcln California" was present
cd by Mrs. ella Talley. Mrs. Beeson,
Mrs. Anna Borrell, Mrs. Jennie Tall
ley and Carrie Clark. Other members
contributing to the program were Jen-
ME Talley. piano solo; Julia Mousely.
reading; Ella Talley and Marjorie
McGaryey, vocal solos; Reba Barlow,
recitatAns; Marguerite Ryan. violin
An interesting play is being arrang-
ed for next weeks meeting. A Hal
lowe'en party viii be held on oc-
tober rs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-14
SENTMAN MAY SUCCEED
INSPECTOR CONNER
Newark Man Likely TO be AS
signed TO the Local
District.

Postoftlce Inspector Harry l.. Con
ner having been assigned 70 Maryland,
working out OF Baltimore. Il is under
stood that Inspector J. Elmer Sent
man, whose home is in Newark. viii
succeed him in the local territory,
with headquarters at the wilmington
possoffice. This territory covers the
state Of Delaware and the Eastern
shore Of Maryland.
Inspection Conner was for gnore than
Is years a clerk and supervisory off,
Ger in the Washington, ID. c., post
Office. He was appointed an inspector
about y years ago. after competf-
tive civil service examination. As an
inspector he has served regularly in
the soutLefn part Of Georgia. the east
coast Of Florida and southern West
Virginia. coming here from Charles
ton. w. Va. He spent over five years
i'm that part Of West Virginia that has
recently been the scene Of much law
During the late war. and
fessome time thereafter. ne was main
ly out u this state upon criminal work
in and around Washington. and was
only in Wilmington occasionally. al
though he came here, about four years
ago. Officers and employees Of the
Wilmington pcstoffice, who know him
regret his departure, as they say he
tr-ated all squarely and had the con-
iidence and respect Of those with
whom whom he was officially associat-
ed. The inspector said Il was with re-
lictance he was leaving the state, as
his relations with the public and pos
tai employees had been cordial, and that
in addition he liked the state very
much.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-14
DR. WATT DECLARES
WESTERN RECEIVED
FAIR TREATMENT
Takes Exception to Some Com
ments Regarding Deposing
of Marrying Parson.
FOLLOWED CHURCH LAW

liking exception 10 some published
statements not IN Every Evening,
however. concerning the case in which
Rev. r. T. Western OF EIkton. Nd. was
deposed a. a minister OF the Metho-
uist Episcopal Church on account of
his conduct regarding marriages at
l.nton. Rev. Robert Watt. superin-
tcndcni of Wilmington District. today
addressed the following letter TO the
editor of Every Evening:
There appeared in the news
columns Of the Evening Journal.
Thursday. October l2. statements con-
nccted with the unfrocking Of Mr.. II.
n Western which reflect seriously on
the fair name Of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church IN that the charge is
that q majority a. the citizens Of Elk
ton s,mpathixs with Mr. Western and
regard has treatment by our church as
ar outrage. II these statements con-
csrnod the writer personally. unless
they maligned his character. they
v.ubld have been permitted 10 pass
unheeded. bat since they involve the
Judicial processes 10 the discredit Of
eur Methodist denomination, silence
would be- nexcussble.
what were some ~ those state
n. niH9 The public having been in
formed with a show of credence that
certain things were affirmed Of the
punih mind IN the town q Elkton re-
safdiuT our church. d H. simply in
the interest ~ truth that those state
msnts be- examined IN the light OF
the facts
Despite tho action 81 the Confer
emo. presumably the quarterly con-
ference. az the trial court is meant)
in untrocEinF Western it il evident
shat a large part ~ the T.ikton people
are sympathetic with him. and think
that he has been maltreated by the
church. The majority of the citizens
heNs given vent 20 expression OF dis
approval concerning the nature of the
trial accorded Western by the confer
sncf, and characterize the demotlon
of the minister from the plane OF the
pulpit to that a a layman as unjust
and unwarrauted. either by the &C.
elssiaesscal or ciel law. i.
1hsee peepie regard the treatment of
wostrvn hy the conference az an out
faes.
Nov what are the facts? The law
~ The Methodist Episcopal Church is
very clear IN an these matters. II
4 dsclares that o located minister Is a
is~al prcarhcl u in orders. then a
local deacon Or Elder. Every man
Continued on page 6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-14
PLAYHOUSE LEASE
SURRENDERED BY
PRESENT HOLDERS
Owners OF Theatre May Make
New Arrangements for Its
Continuance.
PLANS NOT YET SETTLED

The lease on The Playhouse, held
by the Topkis-Ginns theatrical syn
dicate. has been sur'enG red, according
to Information obtained from a mem
Ascr of the syndicate today.
The lease, 1t is understood had
practically a year 20 run. Two weeks
nGo the lessees announced thaA at
the end Of this week they would close
the theatre. They have not altered
this intention, and while the theatre
win doubtless be closed. after tomor-
row nii;ht. for n time. ii will be reop-
ened. e present plans of the owners
work cut.
An effort was made To see James
y. Ginns. directing head of the Toplxis-
Ginns syndicate. to ascertain particu-
lars In regard TO the surrendering of
the lease. which another member OF
the syndicate had admitted was fact.
Mr.. Ginns was is New York, however.
and no further information could be
had from that angle.
The Playhouse is owned by the Hotel
du pont interests. When Frank G..
Tallman. president of the Hotel du
font Co. was asked today whether the
owners had mapped out any future
they had no statement TO make at this
plans for The Playhouse. he said
time. but probably viii be able TO
make an announcement in a few days.
lie added. however. that The Play
house viii be closed for a time.
What plans the owners of the theatre
have in mind could not be learneds
as Mr.. Tallman would say no more
than is quoted above. In fact, there
is every reason 10 believe that plans
have not assumed any shape that
would warrant a statement concsrn-
ing them. II is believed, however. yhat
arrangements viii be made. either with
n new lessee. or with a manager ern-
ployed by the owners, to reopen the
tNeatre and have ii conducted as
Heretofore.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-14
J. F. BURKE'S RECOVERY
SAID TO Be DOUBTFUL
Myrtle Burke, His Wife, Whom
He Shot. Worrying Over Her
Husbands Safety.

AT the Delaware Hospital today az
noon II was announced that the con-
dition OF james +. Burke and his wife.
Myrtle Burke. was unchanged, that
there Is some hope Tor the recovery Of
the woman. but that the husbands
case is very critical and his death at
almost any moment would not he a
surprise. Burke on Wednesday after.
noon walked into a store on the second
floor of the building at ei1-eIs Mar
kot street ana shot his wife through
the RIGHT breast. the bullet passing
all the way through her body, and
then turned the weapon upon himself
the bullet pigrcing his,lcft breast and
lodging IN his left lung, where il stiii
remains. The couple had been living
ap ri and Burke's rash act is suppos-
ed 10 have been induced when his
wife refused 20 consider a proposal
that they live together again,
Friends were permitted yesterday
TO see Mrs. Burke at the hospital for
Ia brief period. While not generally
known heretofore. Mrs. Burke Is q
FIRST cousin OF Marguerite Clark, a
weli-known moving picture actress
and a study OF her picture shows a
decided resemblance 20 Miss Clark.
II has also developed that Burke
had threatened TO kin his wife nearly
three weeks 20. she told some friends
at least TIVE weeks before the tragedy
that he had Informed her he was go-
ing 20 XIII her.
However, her chief concern al the
present time seems 20 be for the
safety az her husband. During the
brief conversation she was permitted
10 have with friends yesterday she
hemoaned the fact that Jimmy" was
going 10 be sent 10 prison and that she
was unable 10 do anything that would
save hin from jail. She knew his
condition Is much more critical than
h@ own End she plainly showed her
worriment over &C. She expressed the
hope in fact, that he would get better
AID she even expressed a desire that
her friends go TO see him in his room
While Mrs. Burke may recover IL
VIII be long time. it was said, be-
fore she can leave the hospital. There
is grave danger OF complications de-
veloping which might prove fatal.
8he police have discovered nothing
new in their Investigations and are
satisfied the shooting was the result OF
Burkes jealous rage when his wife
would not agree to go back to live
with him. He is said 10 have been
insanely jealous OF the woman but
there has been no hint that there were
any foundations for his jealousy in
so FAR as her relations with other men
were concerned.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-14
TAXPAYERS TO DECIDE
EXTRA SCHOOL LEVY
Special Election in MarshalIton
District TO Determine Ad-
ditionaI Funds.

Trustees OF the Alarshallton School
District summoned a special meeting
Of the tax payers Of the distract last
night 10 consider the question OF how
they are 70 secure the funds with
which TO make much needed repairs TO
the school buildings and pay the ex-
penses Of a iansfor 10 take care OF
them. President Theodore Simpson
explained TO those who had gathered IN
the school house that the appropria-
ton from the State Board OF Education
for school expenditures Is not suf-
ficient to cover all expenses and if
their school buildings are to, be
habitabie this winter and TO be kept
clean they must make repairs and
have janitor.
1t was finally decided to hold a
special election in the district to de-
termine whether the tax payers will
be willing TO pay an extra tax levy to
secure whatever sum may be deemed
necessary. The school board wiz se-
cure an estimate Of the cost Of the
necessary repairs, also the cost OF
competent janitor service and compute
the pro Edld sLAtEe upon eaCh 1AA
payer TO make up this total. The
figures viii then be submitted to the
district and the people asked 70 vote
for or against this extra tax levy.
This special election viii be held in
about two weeks.
The board OF trustees Of the Elsmere
school district. comprising Eugene W.
Crossan, Miss Frances Butler and
c. II. Gallagher, win meet with the tax
payers OF the community in the school
house tonight.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-14
ANNOUNCED
IN SUPERIOR COURT
Appeal of Red Mems Accident
Association in Merritt Case
is Refused.

A number OF decisions were handed
down IN Superior Court today.
A decree nisi was granted in the
divorce suit of Clarence G.. Baldwin
VS.. Marguerite c. Baldwin. Deser-
ton was alleged. Henry r. Isaacs
represented the plaintiff.
A decree nisi was refused in the suit
of Constance KozlawslSi VS.. Victor
Kozlawski. Extreme cruelty was al
legged in this case. Ayres J. Stockley
represented the plaintiff.
A motion 10 strike out the plea OF
statute OF limitations, in the suit Of
the Red Mems Fraternal Accident AS
sociation VS.. John Wilson Merritt. was
refused. This is a case in which the
Red Mems Fraternal Accident Asso-
citation. defendant below, took an ap-
peal
A demurrer was overruled in the
suit of Mary Silvia VS.. George Il.
Scotch. Mary Silvia's husband was
killed near Thirty sixth and Market
streets. An award had been made by
the Industrial Accident Board and an
effort was being made TO secure COM
pensation from the party responsible
for the death.
Judgment was given in favor of
the plaintiff in the suit of John Dun
bar VS.. Lieb Katz. About $4,000 for
plumbing work was involved in this
ca Sc.
The Court ordered a sheriffs sale
set aside in the suit Of Paul Dedan
VS.. David II. Davitch and Rene S.
Davitch, on the ground of failure TO
give sufficient notice.
Court adjourned sine die shortly be-
fore noon,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-14
MILITIA To sUPPLANT L. :.
TROOPS IN COAL FIELDS

Nharleston, W, Va, Oct. l4.-Fed-
erai troops on duty in the southern
West Virginia coal fields. recently the
scene of disorders along the Logan
Boone county border, win be with
drawn probably within the next month
according to Ad1utant General John
$. Charnook, who announced yester-
Gay that he expected the West yir-
ginia National Guard would be COM
pletely equipped and organized by
that time
The organization OF seven compan-
les already has been completed, Gem
eral Charnock said. while three COM
nanies viii bc inspeetcd next week for
aceeptance by The Federal govern
.ment.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-14
THIEF AT Y. W. G. A.
Robbed Two Rooms at Downtown or
lice Last Evening.

Entering a window in the third
story of the Young Womens Chris
tian Association headquarters. at s04
Market street. thief last night ram
sacked the rooms on the third floor.
taking about SIS IN cash. Some
Iewelry was left untouched
About SIS. including a partly flled
dime savings bank was taken from
the room of Miss Helen Lancaster, and
$40 from the room Of Miss Ella Miller
Tie theft occurred between $50
o'clock and 7.so. when the roomers on
the third floor were in the dining room
on the first floor
When the girls returned to their
looms they found the bureaus ran
sacked ard the contents scattered
about. Suitcases and trunks did not
escape the attention OF the thieves.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-14
FAMINE THREATENS PUEBLO

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evsning.
Mexico. City, Oct. t4.--Conditions ia
the city OF Pueblo are reported as
becoming more acute. there bcins
great shortage OF foodstuifs because
of the concerted protests against the
excessive taxation law recently en-
acted By the state Legislature. News
papers IN that city suspended pub
lication yesterday as a result of a
shortage Of newsprint paper.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-14
Aessh Negro vi Murder charge.

Richard Johnson. Negro. charged
with the murder oi solomon Magill.
Negro. on Atfff 81, Was acquitted by
q jury in Court OF oyer and Terminer
yesterday AFTERNOON. johnson. Ma.
Niil and several othei Negroes. Il is
said. were hasinf q party hs Johnson-s
home. when Johrson h. alleged L. have
struck Mas1n with u pair sof s.ee,
lsnunhles during a Quarrel. Maeill
lsuinx knoeked Dut by Johnson. The
ln)ured man ~as removed 10 his home
where he died r." hours later. The
sasF ~as out half.an hour Harry ,.
Jenlyn ssrfesenssd the defendant.