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The Washington times., 1921-05-22
Books Double Bill.

Plymouth Midgets defeated the
Knickerbocker Midgets Z to 1, Des-
mond pitching sterling ball for the
winners. Hardy and Pyles were the
sluggers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-12
RICHARD ROTHWELL'S
FARMHOUSE BURNED
Building. Near Prices Corner.
Completely Destroyed, With
Heavy Loss.

The farmhouse of Richard Rothwell,
on the road between Prices Corner and
Lancaster Pike. was completely de-
stroyed yesterday afternoon about 8
o'clock by fire, which is believed TO
have been caused by an Overheated
chimney, il having started on the roof
Several fire companies, including Fame
and Union of Wilmington and the
Clayton Heights company were sum
moned. but were unable 10 prevent the
spread of the flames. owing to the lack
Of a water supply The companies
chemical supply was called into action,
but was not strong enough to subdue
the flames.
Nearly all the furniture, with the ex
ception of that in the third story Of the
house, was saved. The building was
a fine three-story structure. The loss
is estimated at between $1,000 and
$4,000, which is partly covered by in
surance. The house was of stone and
frame, the frame section having been
added by the Rothwell family about
two years ago. The members Of the
family, comprising Mr. and Mrs. Roth
well and their four sons, are making
their home with Walter A. Rothweu,
near Stanton.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-12
ATTEMPT MADE ON LIFE
OF DIRECTOR BOYcE
Excitement Attended His Effort
TO Arrest Negro Charged
With Liquor Sale.

An attempt on the life Of W Truxton
Boyce. Federal prohibition director.
was made late yesterday afternoon
during a LIQUOR raid on the bootblack
establishment conducted by Harvey
Kane. colored, on Second street near
Tatnan.
According TO Mr. Boyce he was asked
to raid the place at the instance OF
Frank E Haley, Law and Order So
ciety representative and a friend who
had reported the popularity of the boot
black establishment.
Yesterday afternoon Mr.. Boyce, in
company with a Federal detective. went
TO Kane's place of business Upon
theie arrival the latter was standing in
the doorway. The officers asked for a
drink and they were invited inside.
Upon securing admission Mr.. Boyce
asked if ne might purchase a half pint
OF whiskey. to which Kane replied
ANY (censored) who comes in here to
purchase whisky for evidence must
take it outside in their stomach
Mr. Boyce then asked for single
drinks The order was filled i'm
mediately by Kane. who secured the
liquor from another room Having his
glass Of whisky handed to him Mr.
BOyCe lOlO name bitfN liz was utidt4
arrest
Who are you?" exclaimed Kane. Il
am Federal officer" said Mr. Boyee.
You will have to show me your Gre
dentialss' said the Negro. but Boyce
failed 10 have either his badge or Of
fetal documents The Negro, watch
ing his opportunity, seized quart bot
tie Of whisky and made a desperate
lunge at Mr. Boyce. The bottle, hitting
him on the shoulder. was knocked from
the hands of Kane by the officers quick
action and Boyce at once covered Kane
with his revolver
During the fracas, the sleuth ran TO
the street and secured the assistance
of a police officer. The latter also de-
manded credentials of Boyce, and fail
ing to have any, Boyce was disarmed.
To prove his identity Mr.. Boyce in
structed the officer to take both to the
police station At the station house
the identity of Mr.. Boyce was revealed
and Kane was lodged in a cell, charged
with violation of the Volstead Act.
In Municipal Court today his case was
continued until Tuesday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-12
RAIL LABOR OUTLAY
JUMPED ll5 PER CENT
FROM 1917 TO 1923
kruttschnitt Declares the Gross
Revenues of Carriers In
creased Only 50 Per Cent.
CONDEMNS ADAMsON LAW
BY Associated presa 10 Every Evening.

BY Associated Presa 10 Every Evening.
Washington. May f2.-Iabor costs TO
class one roads were greater by i15
per cent In 1899 than they were in
1917. Julius Kruttschnitt. chairman Of
the board Of the Southern Pacific de-
ciared in a statement submitted today 10
the Senate Interstate Commerce Conn
mittee. During the same period. he
added, gross revenues of the carriers
increased lese than 81 per cent.
The witness was cross questioned
after his direct testimony of the past
two days. Since the Adamson law was
enacted. he said labor costs have been
Increased by government action by ST.
220. .e39 .s57" The total for, 1920. ne
added. was s3.69s 1885,.
The statement said in part
The labor bill 10. the carriers In 1916
which was before the Adamaon law
took effect. stood at 81 ass $685..
In 1917 when the Adamson Law was
in effect the aggregate compensation
Of the employees Of the carriers Of class
one amounted to sf.73e. .4g2.t42
This was increased by the Railroad
Administration in 1913 90 that the labor
cost for that year was s2.ei3813.351
This was further increased by the
Railroad Administration in 1919 u 81
S43. 1888 or an increase over 1917 of
si.1o3.646 .2s0 and over 1915 oc 81
374. .552 .03s.
This labor cost of 1919 was further
increased by the Railroad Labor Board
in 1920 80 that the labor cost for 1920
was s3.69S. .35f or an increase over
1919 Of 1855 .087 .9f9.
The figures given are actual The
increase made in 1920. however. was in
force only a part Of that year"
In his statement yesterday Mr.. Krutt-
schnitt declared that there was a loss
Of more han 100000 day on labor
wastsRe TO the railroads. under wage
agreements with unskilled laborers.
The latest Interstate Commerce Com
mission report Mr. Kruttschnitt stated
to the committee. showed that in the
Last three months of 1920 the carriers
employed 27G.839 track Iaborers receiv-
ing 1913 for an eight-hour day, and 1Z1.-
~ other laborers at the rate Of s4.39
for an eight-hour day while individuals
contractors and corporations alongside
their tracks and shops were employing
men glad To work for sl80 and 81 80 q
i0-hour day
IF the carriers we're free 10 employ
unskiIled labor a. prevailing rates they
could save s55o,00O 70 $500. 900 a day
j. Is it any wonder labor representatives
have pursued such dilatory tactics before
the Labor Boarag Every days delay
granted by the board was worth over
half million dollars 70 them on IN
skilled labor alone
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-12
DESTROYERS' GREAT
RECORD IN GUARDING
u. S. TROOP SHIPS
Swift Creyhounds of the Sea
Were Mostly Deadly Foes
of the U-Boat.
BACKBONE CONVOY SYSTEM
BY Josephus Daniels,
Former Secretary Of the Navy. 1918
to 1921

Former Secretary OF the Navy, 1918
TO 1921
Copyright. 1871 BY. John F. Ollie. Copy
Copyright IN Great Britain. Canada and
throughout Europe, All rights reserved
including translation into foreign Ian
authorized reprinting Tor any purpose for
hidden
Making its way across the North At
lantic. a convoy of troopships was still
nearly 500 miles from land when a
fiedging army officer who was making
his first trip across remarked: All you
can hear about nowadays is the navy
the navy this. the navy that; but as far
as l can see, the navy is not doing much
in this war"
One of the civilians in the party rose
to his feet, pulled out his watch and
said: In ten minutes six United States
destroyers will meet this convoy"
What are YOU talking about?" said
the officer; how do you know"
Well" returned the civilian. it is
now 4.05 o'clock. The destroyers are
ordered to meet this convoy at AIS
p. m and they Will be here
The party went out ON deck TO watch.
and 70 the minute at Ais there hove
line on each side of the convoy, the
saucy little vessels heaving foam and
spray from bow 10 stern. spanked along
through the heavy seas.
Good heavens" exclaimed the officer.
If these little destroyers can come 500
miles to sea in any kind Of weather,
keep their schedule and locate convoy
ON the dot. | win believe anything / hear
regarding the navy
That story was told me by man who
was on that transport, and nothing could
better illustrate the efficiency Of these
splendid greyhounds of the sea. They
went out and stayed out in all kinds Of
weather. performing their duties in sun
and storm, guarding troopships and
cargo transports, liners and merchant
vessels--keeping open the sea lanes for
the flow of troops, munitions and com
merce. They were the backbone OF the
convoy system. for they were the escort
through the danger zone.
The deadliest foe of the submarine, the
very presence of destroyers was usually
sufficient cause for the U-boat to sub
merge and seurry away. For every sub
marine encounter there were a score of
submarine avoidances. Yet our destroy
ers in European waters were credited
with ESQ attacks on U-boats and there
were not few exciting encounters.
In all the annals of the war there is
no more striking example of prompt ac
ton and quick results than that of the
Tanning and Nicholson on Nov. II 1917.
These destroyers were escorting a con-
Continued from page ,.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-12
DEFINITE MOVE TO
STIMULATE BUILDING
INTERESTS IN CITY
Movement for Revival of In
dustry is Aided by An
nounced Reductions.
CHAS. WARNER CO. LEADS

Represented by approximately two
hundred builders. building material
dealers. architects. real estate dealers,
banking interests and representatives of
the various crafts Of labor. the first
definite step towards the stimulation of
building activities in Wilmington was
taken last night at a meeting held in
the New Century Club.
Alfred d. Warner. Jr.. president of
as temporary chairman. was elected
general Chairman. Cooperating in the
movement for revival in the building
Industry. Mayor William G. Taylor. /
a short address. explained the purpose of
the meeting.
In answer 10 the question. viii 2
lower price level stimulate business in
the Industry" il was agreed unan-
imously that building costs should be
reduced 70 revive business. In accord
ance a general committee. composed
ot representatives of each group, was
selected 10 determine what steps should
b. taken. Each group will be represent
ed on the general committee by sub
committees of three. who will meet to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock for the
purpose Of perfecting organization.
The general committee chosen by Mr..
Warner is rs follows: I4abor-Robert
" Kramer. George SauItcr, Walter J.
OuttCn.
Continued on page IL
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-12
]. R. HOBBS. HERO OF
MANY BATTLES, IS DEAD
Served With Distinction in the
Civil War. Ending His Days,
Here, in Blindness.

Having survived many battles. John
r. Hobbs. a Delaware veteran of the
civil War. died at his home. 527 Fast
seventh street. this morning. He was
between Sl and 50 years of age and for
years ne had been blind living in re-
tirement. Death was the result Of the
innrrnities OF age
native Of Millsboro. Sussex county
ne entered his country's service earI,,
n the Civil War and served with dis
tincuon surviving many battles. He
was IN the service four years. He en-
listed first in Co. 6, First Delaware IN
fantry. and on the expiration Of thar
enlistment. having served as first SER
geant. Joined the Virginia Veteran Vol
unteers. with which ne served until be
was honorably discharged AS far AZ
- known. he was never seriously in
Jured. He was a member OF Srnvtb
Post. q. A. r
Iie was IN the following battles. An
teitem. ChancellorsviIle. Cettvsb,rg
cold Harbor. Wilderness. SpottsyIvan-
ia Court House. Weldon Railroad
Petersburg and Appomattox.
He is survived By Mrs Hobbs and
the following sons and daughters.
John, Harry. Mrs. Lena Richards. Mrs.
John Allen and Mrs. Annie Brison. The
funeral Will be held on Saturday after
noon. with services at the house al .
o'clock
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-12
NEW j. s. ALIEN BAN
HARD BLOW TO|TALY.
PREMIER DECLARES
Must Find Other Countries to
Send Emigrants. CioIotti
Tells interviewer.
ITALY THICkLY POPULATED
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

By Associated Press To Every Evening
Rome. May t2.--"America's proposed
restriction on immigration will be a
severe blow to Italy. but we inust find
other quarters to which We can send
our emigraRts.' Giovanni Giolitti. the
premier declared 10 an Associated Press
correspondent last night.
Italy 10 a thieitly populated country, :
be continued. 1T has almost 400 in
habitants TO the square Fnile--tufce az
many as your most populons and richest
state. New York. Italy is oyer-popuia+-
ed. There are not sufficient resources
in the country TO sustain such a yirile
population as ours, which shows a
healthy increase every decade. Given
this situation. il is imperative that We
find an outlet for our constantly in.
creasing population.
Italy. however, looks into the future
with confidence in spite OF the losses she
sustained in the war and the burden her
people are carrying at present" added
the premier, in the interview. given on
the eve Of the general elections. was
full Of optimism.
The acid test in financial recupera-
ton 10 all nations that took part in
the world war" he declared Their
problem was TO restore their financial
equilibrium from the ruinous depths Of
expenditures caused by that struggle.
Italy faced that problem. stood that
test and gave substantial proof of her
ability TO restore herself from almost
hopeless chaos.
Italy has endured burdens and has
sustained toll. She is carrying a load
Of taxes, but these are being borne with
out moan or murmur italy is recover
ing from the war and is on her feet
The path she has travelled to gain this
present safe position has been by no
means an easy one.
Before the war her national income
amounted to the equivalent Of 81 900.
100000 from which the government re-
ceived in taxes $500. 900 600 Owing 70
her decreased producing power which
is due to the war, Ita1y's present na-
tional income is calculated at IS ,00o.-
o00.0 600. Out OF this sum the govern
ment exacts taxes totalling $1,000 900 :
900. That means that out of Itaiy's
popula ton of forty million every man,
woman and child would pay $50 year
if the tax was on per capita basis As
far as | am able to ascertain this is
the highest per capita figure in the
world. and Italy is the most taxed ma
ton on the globe
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-12
TO RETIRE AFTER 80
YEARS WITH PENNSY
Lewis g. Woodward Has Served
Half a Century With the
Great System.

Lewis y woodward 90 years oId
living a. 7ls Poplar street one IF fhe
best known passenger conductor ~ the
Pennsylvania railroad viii be piaoed
on the retired list Some time betre en
now ard June 4 after having rerved
with the company for 80 Years. Mr
Woodward 50 years service period fcr-
minated May s. but hc IL still acti,e
in his occupation
Tire veteran railroad conductor Vho
IL a Wjlminrtonian BY birth started
his career 3 . newe5ov in 1859. .Vhen
only II Years ~ age. a feU months
secured employment as brakeman m
the Delaware division n the Pernsyi-
vania Railroad At that time only two
trains were operated each day ard ~
trains on Sundays.
= vas CUSTOMARY in fhoso days ~
name each locomotive after some proTni-
nent person or state and Ir. wood
ward signed up his FIRST trim On the
locomotive "DcIawarc
IN November 1877. ne was transferred
from the Maryland division. and or
October j 1881 was promoted - pas
senger conductor For p period ~ IS
wears he operated from Philadelphia n
Washington. and during tnat period
pulled trains carrying all Presidents -
the United States from the tirae n
Grover Cleveland's administration 10
that of President Wilson.
Mr.. Woodward is Also credited with
having carried His Highness ii HING
Chang. the noted Chinese diplomat.
During the last Illness ~ General Phil.
Sheridan MIR. Woodward was called upon
to carry Or. Pepper the famous Phil
adeiphia surgeon. Who was summoned 70
the bedside Of the general The run
from Philadelphia n Washington a dis
tance Of i36 miles. vas made IA 40
minutes.
The veteran conductor has also ig-
ured in the blizZards of 1855. 1892. 1898
and 1908, me latter cailed the Tatr
Blizzard" by railroadmen-
During his entire period as an en-
ployee of the railroad. thousands II
passengers were safely carried over the
railroad under the careful EuIdance ~
this veteran conductor. and special men
ton must be given 20 the fact that not
one injury was recorded. either -o 1ls
passengers or % himself
Two weeks ago Mr.. Woodward vas
presented with a handsome black travel
ing bag fully equipped. By his railroad
associates. VINO hold him n highest
esteem.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-12
SCHOOLS EMBARRASSED
BY DELINQUENT TAXES
Salaries of County Teachers May
be Held Up Unless Pay
n1ent is Made.

Members oi the New Castle County
BOARD II Education. in their cndeavor 10
clean up th' business Of the board for
thCir Successors who take office June
FIRST arr feeling some embarrassment.
due To the amount of school tax money
utstanding. This is in the neighbor-
hood Of $4,000. that figure covering the
'a2o-2l assessment. as well as previous
Years
While The prior amounts are due from
taA payers. those for 1920 are not fully
dg, until the end OF the fiscal wear.
June so Heretofore it has been Gus
tonaly for the county trea surer. bv
sanction Of Levy Court. 70 advance
necessary amounts in anticipation of
TIC collection of the new levy But as
ne whole system is 70 be changed.
ms may not be practicable at present.
nder the new system the budget is
(" be made UP in such way that the
Levy Court shall guarantee the pay-
ment within the fiscal year Of the al
aotied amounts without regard to re-
hatrs. refunds. errors. collection charges
and any other drawbacks.
Since in the present situation the
necessity Of collecting the outstand
school taxes in order 10 secure funds
oFf@A tAitf anu SINCE COiAeCfl0nE
ara just now moro than usually difficult
souS anxiety is felt lest there he DELAY
IN the payment OF teachers salaries.
While the law provides for the collec-
tlon of delinquent taxes by suits az Iau
ihis forced collection is 10 be avoided if
al all possible because il creates hard
feeling toward those who have 10 carry
il out, and toward school matters in
general
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-12
MAIL CAR DERA|LE:D ON
THE ELEVATED RAILROAD
Accident. Early This Marning.
Occurred at Justison Street
Bridge.

one ear was derailed and traffic tied
UP for nearly an hour on the Delaware
division of the Pennsylvania railroad at
Justison street shortly after / O'Clock
this morning. when the brake rigging
of postal storage ear worked itself
loose. throwing the car from the rails
No person was injured.
The postal ear was the second car Mt
tached 10 train No. 1879, leaving French
street station for Southern points ~
l.57 o'clock. After passing over King
street bridge the brake rigging was re-
ported dragging. Upon nearing Justi-
son street tho brake shoe head caught
i'm the rails and broke of. throwing the
ear violently to the right
The sudden impact caused the coup
lings To break and the train separated
II was necessary 10 station a guard az
the derailed car during the remainder
Of the night and To switch trains
around che wreck
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-12
HICKS CASE GOES OVER.
Second Case, Involving Rights OF
Farmers in Market, TO be
Tried With First.

Arrested for the second time Ou 4
charge Of violating the city ordinance
governing market stands for farmers.
Benjamin W T. Hicks was arraigned
in Municipal Court today. At the re
quest Of his counsel, William T. Lyman,
the hearing in this case was postponed
until Monday when the first ease viii b
heard also.
Mr.. Lyman stated that the man had
followed his advice in using the stand
after his first arrest The lawyer
stated that he intended TO make II
test case on the discretionary powers OF
the clerk Of the market in refusing
permit He ANNOUNCED that briefs
would be filed before -he hearing. The
question involved is the right of a far
mer TO sell produce not raised on his
own place.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-12
R, J. MACLEAN SEES
EVIDENCE OF NEW
ENTERPRISE HERE
Former Chamber of Commerce
Head Impressed by Develop
ment i'm Ten Years.
HERE FROM DETROIT, MICH

II have been wonderfully impressed
by the evidence of new enterprise in
wilmington"
Robert J. MaClean OF Detroit Mich
formerly of Wilmington. thus express
ed himself yesterday afternoon when
he made brief call. at Every Evening
office. He had been away from VIII
mington for 10 years and was agreeably
surprised by the evidence Of enter
prise and the big things accomplished
In Wilmington since he left MIR. Mac
lean was at one time president Of the
Wilmington Chamber Of Commerce and
he took an active part in the develop
ment OF the city at that time. Now he
is in business in Detroit. one Of the
most remarkable cities in the country
in the matter Of development and en-
terprise. which makes his opinion re-
garding hts former home town that
much more significant In fact In
reaching his conclusion concerning
Wilmington he said he had In mind
practically all Of the large cities Of the
country with which he is familiar.
He came east on this occasion as
chairman Of Detroit committee Of
business men which is interested in
legislation before Congress the object
of which is to stimulate shipping on
the Great Lakes He took advantage
Of the opportunity to visit Wilmington
and at noon yesterday was a guest Of
the Kiwanis Club at luncheon. While
there he met many acquaintances with
whom ne was associated when he was
a resident of Wilmington
In giving his impressions Of the city.
during a talk with n representative Of
Every Evening. he said Wilmington
had taken some long forward strides
since he left here. ~ was greatly inn
pressed by the businesslkc appearanc@
OF Market street, he explained
noticed that many of the old buildings
are gone, while many OF the stores have
installed new fronts which are among
the most nodesn ! know Of. i not
only indicates prosperity. but also
enterprise. for it shows that the store
keepers want TO be up TO date.
But the thing that impressed nc
most was the large buildings that have
been erected since ] was here. The
du Pont building. with its magnificent
hotel. Offices, theatre and other features.
il a wonder I don't believe there is
anything in any city in America that
can compare with il. Why. DO YOU
know. when l was In the du Pont
building, going through the hotel,
Offices and SO on. | had TO pinch myself
10 see IL | was awake. or really WASH
in New York That ballroom is a
wonder and everything, about the build
ing is magnificent.
Wilmington is certainly entitled TO
great credit for the enterprise II is
showing. which cannot help impress
every visitor to the city.
Mr.. Maclean had 70 return 20 Detroit
Immediately after leaving Wilmington.
He said he was pleased that ne had an
opportunity 40 visit the city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-12
CANDIDATES FOR SCHOOL BOARD
To BE Decided Upon by Citizens Com
mittee at Monday Night Meeting.

Tonight is the time limit fixed for
receiving the names of candidates for
the new seven member Board Of Edu-
cation, by 1.-The campaign committee Of
the Citizens School Committee. Any
one from any section of the city who de-
sires TO become a candidate for the
board should file their petition with the
campaign committee. There is not the
slightest desire on the part Of the com
mittee TO bar any one from becoming a
candidate, a member stated today.
On Monday night the executive com
mittee of the School Committee viii
meet, when it is likely that the com
pleted slate for the election will be dis
cussed and agreed upon. While there
was considerable interest displayed last
week as to who should be candidates for
the new board. this has apparently
dissipated, as there have been no new
candidates 10 file since Monday night