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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
u. S. LEADS SOVIET TRADE
Freighter With 100000 Pairs of
American Shoes at
Russian Port.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Reval. April 5.-Despite the new trade
agreement between Great Britain and
Soviet Russia, the largest proportion of
the extremely small amount of goods
entering Russia through Esthonia con
tinues 10 be of American origin.
one freighter in this port has just
unloadcd 100 900 pairs Of American
shoes and a quantity Of leather for ship
ment into Russia, while another Ameri-
can steamer similarly laden has just
arrived here.
These deals were negotiated by the
Robert Dollar concern some months ago
Paris. April 5.--The Standardization
Of Russian industries in order to per
nit Of the exploitation of various works
by foreign concessionaries will be gin
with the British owned properties, IL is
announced in Moscow messages sent
out by the official Soviet wireless ser
vice today.
In the discussion in the SoViets, pre-
ceding the decision to allow foreign
capitalists to operate in Russia, adds
the dispatch. speakers declared II would
otherwise he impossible 10 re-estabilsh
the economy situation in Russia
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
TRANSPORT WORKERS NAY
TAKE STAND TOMORROW

L,ondtu. April 5.-For three hours
this morning the 400 delegates Of the
National Transport Workers Federation,
assembled here to consider the attitude
OF the organization toward the strike
If the British miners debated the strike
question without reaching a decision
The conferees adjourned shortly after
noon until tomorrow.
This afternoon the national executive
hoard OF the transport workers conun-
ned in secret session. X probably VIII
have recommendation 10 offer as 70
the transport mems attitude AZ tomor-
rows plenary session.
While representatives u the press
we're excluded from this morning $
meeting i was noticeable that John r.
Clvnes chairman of the parliamentary
labor party and other speakers similar
IL regarded as modcratcs failed e evoke
the same measure of applause and en-
thusiasm accorded q other speakers
known 70 have leanings toward direct
action.
The delegates We're uumistakah.y tn
bad humor and apparently there was
little to warrant hope Of an amicable
outcome Of tomorrow's decision" meet
ings of the transport delegates and the
national union Of railway men.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
HEART ATTACK ENDS
LIFE OF WILLIAM HURT
New Castle Man Passes Away
Suddenly This Morning; Had
Been in the Army.
apsclal correapondenee % - Eyening

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening.
New Castle, April 5/-Wiliiam Hurt,
aged about rs, died suddenly this morn
ing here Of heart disease. lie had been
in feeble health for two or three months.
but mis- death. coming 30 suddenly and
while at work, was a great shock to
his family and friends.
Mr.. Hurt had been engaged tempor-
arily by Chandler Gebhardt, the under
taker. to help him in some work, and
had been At work only a short time
when ne was stricken. No arrange
ments for the funeral have been made
az yet.
Mr.. Hurt had been an eraploye IN
the fibre mill here. for several years.
but had been out ~ york for some
months. Before going with the fibre
mills. he had been in the United states
Army. stationed at Fort du POnt. where
he was a first sergeant until his en-
Ilstrnent term expired. when he vas
discharged with the rank n second
lieutenant. Mr. Hurt enlisted il TIE
army from Missouri,
The decea scd leaves a widow and one
child, the latter abou, one gear Old
Ills widow was Mics MABEL Pi1der -
New Castle.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
GALE FEARED TO COME
BACK TO THIS COUNTRY
American Radical, Oeported
From Mexico, Reaches Vera
Cruz; Sen TO Guatemala.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening
Vera Cruz, April 5.-L'nn A. Z. Gale,
an American radical, who arrived here
Yesterday following the issuance of
orders for his expulsion from Mexico.
was put on a train bound for Guata-
mala this morning Gale who was accom-
panied 10 this city from the capital by
his wife and three secret service de-
tectives begged the Mexican authori-
ttes not to send him to the United
states where he believed he would be
placed under arrest.
Assertions that influential friends
we're making an effort to secure his
freedom were made yesterday by Gale
when he was interviewed by The Asso-
ciated Press. He said that Luis No
rones. leader Of the Mexican federation
of labor. and Celestino GasCa, Cover
nor of the Federal district. We're nego-
tiattng for his release, but confirmation
of these declarations could not be oh
tanned by the correspondent
Gale was rather evasive during tn,
interview lie insisted his name was
not Gale. but "Wurtenberfeld" He de.
Iclared he was German and that hi;
wife, whose given name is Wlthelmins
was also of that nationality.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
SEC. OF STATE BENSON
ELECTED PRESIDENT OF
HIGHWAY COMMISSION
Board Reorganized at a Meet
ing Here Today. Governor
Retiring.
LOWER COUNTIES SEEK AID

AT meeting of the state Highway
Commission in the office OF I.
&. du Pont. today. Secretary
of state a. r. Benson was elect
ed chairman of the commission. The
secretary of state is now a member. eX
ofiCio under the provisions of the law
signed by Governor Denney YESTERDAY
Tho former law made provision that the
governor must be member of the
board The change is that the secre-
tary of state is now a member.
Numerous delegations from various
parts of the state appeared before the
commission relative To roads IN whl'h
thev are Interested Some of these del
egations arc especially Interested in the
lateral roads particularly in the two
lower counties. 4 delegation from liar-
rington, headed by Senator Murphy.
wanted to know when work would be
started on the road from Harrington 10
Milford. They pointed out the adNan-
tages in the construction Of this road
This delegation claimed that Kent conn
IN had not received any appropriations
from the state aid fund.
Senator Bennett urged additional aid
for Sussex county. lie advocated
road from Fraukford TO MtllNiile VIA
Elmer
The Levy Court Of Kent county urged
that state aid he turned over ioi 'he
lateral roads The Levy Courtmeh Were
told to pick out the roads desired an"
10 submit the list TO the state ftlsn
way Department.
There was some discussion coh''i H''iS
outstanding contracts.
C:.,r-a " Francis. who has been
Secretary of the stat" Highway o"nl-
mission. presented his resignation. =
/ il expected that his successor VIII -
selected this afternoon. The Faialy 81
the secretary has been reduced from -
/ 600 to $4,000 per year
4 Members of the New castle county
! Levy Court and County Engineer 1ruo'
/ conferred with the Commission reialiN'
10 where detours will have y DC ar
ranged FOR in the completion 81 the
I state Highway system in New Castle
4 county. They also wanted 70 know
how much money would be available
4 f,r state aid constr Iction in New Cas-
tie county this year. u it not knowr
how much this Will amount TO. The
/ completion Of the budget within the
next few weeks viii show this
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
HUGHES PREPARATIONS NOTE
SATISFACTORY TO FRANC y

Paris. April 5-The reply Of the
nited states To Germany on the repa-
rations question has given the greatest
satisfaction to French official circles.
where 1t is regarded as finally closing
the door to all escape by Germany from
meeting her liabilities under the Treaty
Of Versailles.
Premier BRAND is expected to make
an aliusion in a speech in the Senate
this afternoon to this and other mat
ters Of interest to the United States.
Newspapers Of this city devoted much
space today to the correspondence be
tween Secretary Hughes and Dr. Wal
ter sinons, the German foreign minis
ter
Most of them expressed great salts
faction with the reply Of the American
secretary. the only writer not taking
this view being "Pertinax,' political
editor Of the Echo de Paris. who found
Secretary Hughes remark regarding Z
new German proposals 10 the Allies not
to be- very opportune."
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
GREEK TROOPS BEATEN
IN ASIA MINOR BATTLE
Turks See n Victory az Eski
Shehr Another Marne
Victory

B. Associated rress t5 Ete- rrer
Uonstantlnou April -iIeen
.n northern ASIA Hlrnr +rru
danger .t aslrg 3~asa Fou ul
the rurAsn Naunuai.srs n.r a4
q superior .uru,Is Ra.a
r.es turing n- ia
F-sk1-Sheul trart sIwa...
officers and .ue a-U
IsneI pasla ~lrs... .uu.a.
F.sAl-Shent -s4-4 t.,.es lspt
.omparirg -l- THr..-u
che hatt., lr HA
MS --ateur..- lat
Of Marsha. a-tr-
The oiv-eA .,la.. sn.--lru
said IS have .-rl .4, at.a.
a DIVISION 1- ~4S
vance IS .luu,t..a tt.u ts.
from Bu-lx -u nr N,...
from -avso. r. -..au.-.
last t,s0 divisions la t..
forced % "a. BAGS.
Sever, losses 1atc rr,a un.t..a
The Cre,As aaa taa r..ra.- sac
Is said - IL sour.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
STATE SCHOOL HEADS
POSTPONE MEETING
Will Not Retire Now. but Will
Prepare Budget for the
Legislature.

A meeting Of the State Board Of
Education that had been tentatively
planned for this week, Will not be held
until a few days prior 10 April 29.
Until that time, according 10 George
B. Miller. president OF the board, it will
function, doing the work that the
Legislature asked it 10 do. Whether
the members OF the board will decide
at or after the meetinE the last Of
April. to retire. will, as was stated in
yesterdays Every Evening. depend
upon circumstances and the viewpoint
Of the members.
When an Every Evening repre-
sentative discussed the next meeting
Of the board with Mr.. Miller early yes
tertiay morning, arrangements were be-
ing made for meeting this week. At
that time MIR Miller said it did not
seem the right thing for the present
board 10 arrange for teachers, make
ND a budget. select a new State super
intendeut and other things under the
new school law. and that some thought
il better 10 permit the new board
whoever they might be. 10 have the ad-
vantage Of a fresh start
Air Miller said ne did not know what
tho board would do but that if they
retired and got out OF me way loi q
new board. AZ Mr.. Hall, a member oi
the board had suggested. that II might
be the better plan. The changing OF
the date Of the next meeting of tho
board however, from this week tc
practically the last week in April
places a different face on the situation
Mr.. Miller said today that the boarc
would continue TO function and there
was no idea of resigning at this time
He made no statement, however, al
10 what would happen after the mex
meeting. whether the members woulC
continue TO serve until their term ex
nires in July, or retire. If Governor
Denney should name new board II
the meantime.
What Every Evening printed yester
| day was in accordance with a state
roent made by him in the morning 10 ;
representative Of this paper.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
MYSTERIOUS ATTACK ON
BRIDE OF THREE WEEKS
Officers, Assisted by Farmers,
Searching for Assailant of
Mrs. E. Wollerton.

officers and a posse Of farmers num-
bering - or 90 were engaged yesterday
in searching for some ono responsible
for n brutal attack on Mrs. Emmor
Wollerto Of New Garden township.
near West Chester. Late Sunday even
ing Mrs. Wollerton. who was returning
TO the house from the barn, was at
tackled and beaten into a condition Of
Inconsistencies 4 diamond engage
ment ring and wedding ring were torn
from her fingers. Because Of the dark
ness and the Suddenness of the attack,
Mrs. Wollerton was unable to identify
her assaiaut. she is confined 70 her
home suffering from shock and serious
injuries about the head.
Mr.. and Mrs Wollerton We're married
in Washington about three weeks ago
Some time after the attack her has
band found her unconscious and car
ried her into the house. ON the door
way Of the house after the assault was
found a note apparently written by a
woman: i have taken the rings for
Carrie +. l hope YOU die"
The officers so far have no clues The
attack is said to be the result OF an
attempted extortion. Mr.. Woolertor
having received a letter some ten days
ago III WnlCn inc writer StdtSN Nl4aN ~
Wollerton had wronEed her and de
manded a payment Of 81 000. The let
ter indicated that 5000 Of this amount
had been paid. The letter was signed
Carrie F." and gave warning Of
trouble. Both Mr. and Mrs. Wollertor
disclairn any knowledge Of who Carrie
r" is.
District Attorney Windle and th'
county detective are Investigating tht
case. Mr. Windle said this morninG
there was as vet no new development
in the case. and no arrest as vet.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
EX-EMPEROR LEAVES
HUNGARY WITHOUT
REGA|NING THRONE
Charles Coup" Fails and ~
Finally Departs From Coun-
try and Returns 20 Exile.
SWISS MOVE CAREFULLY
Arsncial.d l.r... t.. D -. Hrar

~ Associsted rress fo y srg Everr
Rudapcst. fprI a-farra Fr
Charles .eff sfsrauarR. ne
out n Hungary tf 1925
morning. arsDrdlrR =. t
here late this f1rarctT
Premier Tsleky made
mont ia ne E4t.era aee
afternoon
E.crua. Al~l
shortly nrf.tf r.
Emperor SHa
steirarfar
gary.
Eerue eat1s-.st
cation ne. sear
oahlro- ae
Sutherland
re-4ntry ~ sarrn
into this .r.ufr
comes dar.rE
ing aas leee e
delayed ,nr
d~ap.r
~tritIrr.arN r
rs obliged e. tfr
from H1~ gar
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
GERMANS FIND j. s.
MORE LEN|ENT IN
REPARAT NOTE
Socialist Organ Discovers That
America is More Friendly to
Entente Than to Berlin.
"BUNGLED," SAYS FREIHElT
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Berlin. April 5.-The Kreuz Zeitune
is the only one of the Berlin newspapers
which takes the view that the note Of
Secretary of state Hughes Indicates that
the United States government has as
surued n more accommodating atti-
tude toward Germany"
The Allegemeine Zeitung. controlled
by Hugo Shines Expresses the opinion
that America is on the wrong road In
reiterating the moral responsibility n
Germany for the war. and thinks that
the United States "one day must recog-
nize the injustice Of this one-sided
view"
The Freiheit. the Independent Social
ist organ, declares that the German
foreign office, which no longer seems
able 10 handle even the simplest dipio-
matte matters without blundering." as
sumed n most naive conception of
tAmerica in it's communication TO Wash
liueton. which the newspaper intcrprets
as a bid for friendship AZ q time If
says, when n child could see that Amer
lea is more friendly toward the entente
states than toward Germany
Take on Hughes Reparation note
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
GREAT BRITAIN APPLAUDs
ATTITUDE OF THIS COT NTRY

London. April 5.-Although the Brit
ish government has not received in full
from the British represent ntatives n Ber-
lin the note sent BY Secretary Of State
Hughes TO Berlin on the German repar-
atoms question. the offaciaI British
opinion Is. It was learned today, that
Germany failed dIsmaliy in her attempt
20 A new method Of solving the repara-
tions problem by approaching America
for assistance.
British officials gather from the press
reports that Secretary Hughes note IN
dicates a refusal BY the United States
10 be a party % any German attempt
To escape responsibility for he war aAd
reparations payments.
Il is believed here that Germany's
next move Will be a direct approach %
the Allies.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
INSURANCE HEAD >tr,mt.
Penn Mutual Trustee Jump, Io nralh
From Attic ~ indou.

by Associate trtss stUrl .'.H
NIoutclalr. y. NY. -..ta 'n
Forest. 70 wears .l .Is
penn Nu--. -n-4.,...
Philadelphia ......'.
rs jumping
his home ncc, t-
the driveway IS a.s ef.
iu fa.lf.S h.l.tn
recently -,t.rrc,
Floyids .tt.t w....
Mr. De ro Who Rte
iu New Nng. rf tlt . NH
prCmiucntE a,a
guard -i-c.e~ Nrw
SOWING nr u.
Colonel fre rw .ntl
OF RroOs
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
STRIKING MINERS
AND OPERATORS
GETTING TOGETHER
Difference Between Employees
and Employers Discussed in
Informal Negotiations.
TRANSPORT MEN TO ACT

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
London, April 5--Irfornal and pri-
vate negotiations between the govern
nent and leaders Of the miners union
relative TO a settlement of the coal
strike began last night says a definite
announcement published BY the Daily
sketch
The newspaper declares these con
versations were carried m through an
intermediary who vas persona grata
with both sides.
The Daily Mail hints that Baron
George Rankin Askwith. who has ap-
peared as arbitrator IN many trade dis
putes. may be the intermediary VINO -
acting.
There were indications today hat an
agreement may not b. reached AZ TO-
gnorr0ws $ joint meeting of the miners
union. the National Union u Railway y
Afer and ne transport workers union
i an Immediate strike should oe pro-
posed
Certain sections of the transport
workers organiza ton. notably DO +
workers will il was understood. press
for a reopenjng Of negotiations.
Desperate efforts continue ~ save
more mines from being flooded stu
dents al Birmingham Inlvegsit2 haFe
volunteered ~ run pumps n mines
throughout that dislrlci while Baron
BIedisIoe and MS son are operating :
n,ln,ps in their colIiery Al Lxdney-
Meanwhile there has been No devla-
tion from the uncompromsing Hgh'
"a the finish attitude which apparently
has been taken by the three parties g
the controversy miners. The owners
ard the government. From representa-
rives Of each there have been ieclara-
tons OF a Willingness 10 make ans
rsasonable concessions in order 70 avert
/ a .eneraI Industrial tie up, but no one
+ thus far mas volunteered 70 take th'
( frSr sreD.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
SPANFN RESIST PAY CIT.
~hipovners' Demands WOnld Junk"
Merchant Marine. Says I nlOn Leader.

Ht Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Washington. April >. Secretary
Hoover was requested today by An
drew Furuseth president Of the In
fcrnational Seamen's Union 70 use his
personal and official influence in ar
ranging a conference between the
American ship Owners Association
and officials of the Seamen's Union
win a view 70 negotiating renewals OF
wage and other agreements which ex-
pired April 30
The next six weeks will determine
whistler the United States is to have
an adequate merchant marine or is
10 20 lack 20 the status Of twenty years
ago. Mr Furuseth said. Whether in
t.utionally or not the present stand Of
the shipowners is designed 70 kill the
seamen's act and with that support
,eroov.d il would be impossible to keep
American ships aflOat. The new yes
sis We have will be sold for junk,
predict"
II Is reported here that the ship
owners are prepared to insist upon 3
wage reduction Of Is per cent. elimina
t,on ~ all overtime provisions In the
nresept agreements and several chang
a. IN working conditions.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
CHARLES ~TTTT RFTtfN~
CLANS 10 THt IHH0N

vienna Ar~
been -cacnef
cha ~lee anf
mont acc.r3 nr
resf
harlha
,rr people ref
ing his claim thr
and declaring rIte
~ .frclrrata rcrz .rt tr
nae me fl'iesr or0de- M
IA parity III tre ti isrFtrtHn
a 1evraf~r -Hr -ts.ne rlsgF
FIurRarz here charles rcrt
day night afi-r rrtaf.nrs
anca IS Bldapeat tl demand
says Charles p raiI raf
Telling f -ae %atunsI tsefrun.
III. Government ana aal.zas m
caIty ~ ne rtlarlcr od nar
,1usents f1 abandon rEUa anH
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
HARDING OPEN MINDED
ON ENDING GERMAN WAR
Not Committed 70 Any Definite
Plan. Washington Declares;
Versailles Treaty Dead.

Washington. April .. President
Harding is not committed to any definite
program with regard 10 Congressional
action 10 declare the state of war with
Germany al an end.
While the president voted for the
Knox resolution when he was mem
ber of the Senate and spoke favorably
with regard TO il in his address of ac-
ceptance he is understood 10 feel that
there is no occasion for preclpitate
action at this time.
The Presidents views with regard e
the peace program are expected 10 10
known at the opening session Of the new
congress which the executive may ad
dress in person. Meantime il is known
that the President and his advisers ar
growing more and more convinced that
there is no practical way to consider
the Versailles covenant.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
GETS s4,OO0,OOO BACK.

pv Associated Press to Every Evening
washington. April 5.-The attorney
general has authorized return to the
heirs Of Herman Sielcken, of New York
property valued at approximately So
600 600 seized by the alien property Gus
todian during the war.
At the same time the return TO MS
widow of her own property valued al
about 81 ,0O0. 900 was ordered. Both
properties, it is said, consisted mainly
OF securities.
The seizure of Sielcken's property
mas ordered IL was explained because
sieIcxen. who was German born, was
unable to prove American citizenship
evidence was produced after his death
~ show he was naturalized in San
Francisco. but lost his citizenship pap
ers when shipwrecked on voyagS
from South America,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
TESTING AaTl-STRlKE LAW.
Industrial Court Enactment Be
fore Kansas Supreme Court
on Switchman's Case.

qsoneka Kansas. April 5.-The Jerry
Scott case testing the consfltuuonaltty
Of the industrial court law was sched-
MED for argument before the state SUI
nra,,,a court today The principal ques-
ton Involved IS the power q the labor
tribunal to punish strikers.
The scott ease is the first of several
arising from the switchmen's strike OF
April 1920. to be reviewed BY the Su-
preme Court. The action brought by
the state against Scott, switchman at
Kansas City. Kansas. and others was
for conspiracy in inducing fellow em-
/ pIoyes TO strike in violation OF the IN
dustrial court law.
/ Judge William MECHANISM, oI the
Wyandotte county district court, found
IN favor Of the defendants, holding that
Section H. which is the anti-strlke por-
ton of the Law. IL invalid because it Is
mot clearly expressed IN tbs title oI the
act.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-05
SAFE BLOWERS FO|LEO
IN EFFORT TO CRACK
MILFORD P. D. VAULT
First Stole Automobile and Rob-
bed Pennsylvania Railroad
Tool House.
BLEW THE VAULT LOCK OFF
Special Dispatch to Every Evening

Milford. April D.
tracksmen visited Milford early TO-
dav. with the evident purpose OF clean
ing out the postotiice. While they seem
10 have failed in this. they managed 10
lam the door OF the postoifice vault 10
such an extent that II could not DC
opcned this morning 10y Postmaster VIII
liam Robinson and his force. and they
had In wire 10 Washington for help.
Th,. fact tina. the vault door is lammed
and l., sists all attempts to open II ieaus
th, postr1sst TO believe that the
thieves were foilcd and that they did
not succeed in their effort TO break IN
80, hir strong box. presumably finding
IN. task too great.
Durinr their apparently short stay
IL Milford. however. the outlaws did a
f.N things that gave the town some
,birr to talk about Tor the next few
.avs. They pried open small stamp
sate in the postofiice and emptied out the
contents. COMPRISING between $50 and
Sba worth of stamps and small change:
larw on the combination of the big
,at,It. stole 1000 automobile from
"A ,itizen anA robbed the PENNSYLVANIA
l..tlroad of "A crowbar and Chisel, which
M used in their attack on the post
,fhcc and which they left there. but
th,N left 10 tangible clue.
4 thorough examination Of the post
office. which was made during the morn
,,s Indicated that the thieves really got
,..,binr WhY, they had cmptied the
small stamp desk safe OF its contents ot
-, ana .t,,nns worth about 500
En- ,.la Tho, had placed it in a mail
h u.h,,b th,v had carried TO the
,.,.pt n,stu,ast,r's office where the
,..it s Inratcd In their hasty re-
tn.,. had left the pouch and il was
ft.,r found il an out-of-th- way place
* vak room. with the contents
Intact.
Continued on page s