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, 1922-05-09

A woman's shovel brigade win b,
mustered into service at B~artlesville
Okla, on Memorial day. Women OF
the American Legion auxiliary viii
themselves turn h sod and PLAN
1900 young trees dedicated to worlt
war soldiers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-25
SOME GROWERS PREFER
|. WOMEN BERRY P|CKERS
According to a Request Re-
ceived at the Public En-
ployment Bureau Today.

That some growers prefer women
berry pickers TO men was evidenced
this morning, when a call was received
by the Public Employment Bureau. in
the old City Hall, from a farm. near
Marshallton. for twelve women to
pick strawberries, at the rate OF two
cents for each quart" The notice
stated that If women could not be
found for the work, men would do.
The womens department had much
success today in finding openings for
workers. Fourteen domestiCs and one
saleswoman were referred TO openings.
Three domestics were placed tempo
rarily; one clerical worker was placed
permanently, and one domestic was
placed permanently. Four women
filed applications for work. An effort
will be made TO send the berry pickers
TO Marshallton tomorrow.
The mems department this morning
placed nine skilled workers and refer
red eight, also skilled, to positions
Four unskilled men were also referred
TO openings Three men filed applica
tiOns for work.
/ a call was received yesterday after
noon for 25 Negro laborers, for work
! IN Pennsylvania. Eight men were
/ placed during the day, % were re.
ferred and six were registered
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-25
LONDON ANXIOUS
TO HEAR PREMIER
REPORT ON GENOA
Lloyd Georges Reply 10 His
Critics on Conference
Whets Interest.
IS CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS

BY Associated Press 70 Every EreninR
London. May 2j.-Prino Minister
Lloyd George was prepared today 70
open tho debate in the House Of Com
mons on the achievements of the
Genoa Conference His political op-
ponents also we're ready and tho
premier's replies 20 his critics. after
his SGT address. were expected 70 form
the most Interesting part OF the de-
bate.
The public is taking intense interest
In the event az is shown toy the ex-
Iceptionally large number OF applica-
tions for seats in the galleries. while
"A big attendance Of members has been
assured since Mr.. Lloyd George an
nounced his willingness 70 forego his
intention Of forcing his critics to spea X
/ frat
/ Mr. Lloyd George has received
numerous messages paying tribute 20
| his work a. Genoa. Replying 10 one
/ from the oxford Union Society. the
premier said ne trusts ana believes
/ Genoa will he the shrine Of peace and
/ tranquility 20 disturbed world"
| Acknowledging greeting from
/ the Welsh National Parliamentary.
lparty. he said that Great Britain 8
struggle TO solve Europe's urgent
problems in a spirit Of cooperation
and peace was only beginning. He
added that the Genoa Conference had
pointed the way and that he was con-
fident the goal would be reached.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-25
COLLISIONS RESULT IN
SUITS AGAINST j. S.
Actions Brought Here to Re-
cover for Accidents in
Mexican Waters.

a libel has been filed In tho Federal
District Court by Pan American Pc
troleum and Transport Co. owner of
the steamship Norman Bridge. against
the United States for $4,000 damages
due to n collision on June :, 1920. he
tween that vessel and the s. s. Rapi-
dan.
This occurred on the Panuco river
and IL claimed to have been caused by
negligence on the part of the Rapidan
which Is of twice the registered ton
mage Of the Norman Bridge
The proCtors for the ibellant are
Birmingham. Needer, Masten and
Feary and Chauncey S, Clark. Calei
s. Layton is solicitor.
In another action, the same owners
ask s265. 900 damages for inIuries sus
tanned by their steamship w. L. Stecd
which was making turn In tn,
Panuco river. Tampico, Mexico. whcr
run into by the Shipping Board tn,
Hulver. and her rudder damaged
, While thus cut of control the Stee,
collided with the Caloric, causin,
further damage.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-25
RECEIVER FOR DEL.
ENGINEERING Co.
Chancellor WoIcott Appoints c,
E. McCarroll on c. F. Boch-
mans Petition.

Chancellor Wolcott, on the petition
Of Charles +. Bochman, has appoint
ed Charles +. McCorroll receiver, and
Fred H. Hitler and Alfred c. Iayman
appraisers of the Delaware Engineer
straining the company. its officials
and, agents from attending TO its busi-
ness affairs and requiring the COM
panY to turn over its property ef-
fects, papers, etc. TO the receivers
He has also required the receiver 10
furnish a $4,000 bond.
The complaint AYERS that the COM
pauy is a Delaware corporation; that
its principal office and place of busi-
ness is in Wilmington; that the to-
tai capital stock is 12 900 shares of a
par value OF 500 each, on which thers
has been issued 1000 shares: that the
company is owner of machine shor
and factory at c and Buttonwood
streets; that the complainant holds
667 shares of the capital stock of the
company. and that he is a creditor tc
the amount of S37,750; that the com
pany has an Indebtedness of $92,lS5,.
5S; that the Company's only effect.
are its real and personal property a
c and Buttonwood streets, and its ma
chinery and other equipment valued
at about s27 900; that the company l.
/ insolvent.
In its answer. the company admit
ted the allegations of the complainant
John w. Huxley was solicitor for tn
complainant and William S. Pricket
FOR the respondent.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-25
BLIZZARD DEFENSE
RESTS, WITNESSES
EXONERATE MINER
Federal Soldier Says Leader
Tried to Induce March
ers to Disperse.
LENT AID TO UPHOLD LAW

Rv Associated Press 90 Every Evening
Charles Town. W. Va. May % Tho
defense rested its case this morning
In the trial Of William Blizzard on a
charge of treason after three witnesses
had testified briefly. Rehrttal was
begun Immediately by the prosecution.
First Sergeant Timothy lynch of
the Tenth Infantry was. the first wit
ness. He was with the Federal forces
which went into the coal River area
and testified that no was put in charge
of a train and sent with Blizzard TO
Blair. There Blizzard tried 20 get tho
armed men To return on the train. but
ot about $50 IN the crowd he addressed
only 90 or % took the train. Sergeant
Lynch testified At Sharples. ne said.
Blizzard assisted in getting on 10 the
train enough men to hll four railroad
coaches.
a. Porter was called TO identify a
letter given him by President &.
Frank keeney. of district Il. United
Mine Workers. which he had mention
ed in his testimony. Porter took the
letter with him when he went up the
Coal River with Adiutant General
CharnoCk in an attempt 10 bring about
order around Sharples
Continued on page Is.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-25
MULLINS CASE GIVEN
INTO HANDS OF JURY
Action for SIS, 900 Damages Re-
sulting From Collision
Of Vehicles.

The jury in the cases OF Nicholas
CerChio and his l4-year-old son,
Nicholas, against John q. Mullins was
charged Immediately after the open
ing the Superior Court at 10 o'clock
this morning. The plaintiffs are ask
ing $4,000 damages
Because OF the conflicting testimony
as 10 the layout Of the land at the
scene of the accident. at the intersec-
ton of the old Baltimore and Newport
pixies. the jury was permitted by the
court to view the place yesterday
afternoon in charge of a bailff
The suits grew out of the running
down Of young Cerchio. who was rid
ing a bicycle. by an automobile driven
by the defendants son last November
/. The injuries sustained by the boy
resulted in the amputation of one of
his legs.
Testimony was given by one witness
in the case that the boy was travelling
at high rate of speed on his wheel
and that young Mullins was driving
at moderate rate.
Shortly after suit was decided upon
Mullins was alleged 10 have trans
ferred his Iroperty to his wife, which
led to the holding Of the man in So
900 bail. Later, however. he was held
in common bail
Should the plaintiffs obtain a YER
dict against Mullins, it is understood
that equity action will be started in
the Court Of Chancery to decide or
the alleged transferring Of the proper.
ty by Mullins TO his wife.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-25
PLAN FOR GERMAN LOAN
RUNS AGAINST A SNAG
J. P. Morgan. the Dominating
Banker of Conference, Will
Require Real Guarantee.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Paris. May 25.-The second day Of
the international bankers conference
finds the situation less reassuring than
the first, for, according TO Berlin ad-
vices, the German government is not
unlikely to reject Finance Minister
Hermes' proposals for balancing the
budget. which the reparations com
mission found acceptable. Such a
step would considerably add to the al
ready monumental task before the
bankers-that Of Strengthening out
the European financial tangle. in
which the German situation forms one
of the most stubborn knots
Even II the Hermes' proposals are
endorsed in Berlin. todayS Paris morn
ing newspapers point out. the bank
ers Will not perhaps be satisfied with
the guarantees which the repara lions
commission deems adequate. !. =
Morgan, the American fnancier. whost
views prepOnderate, viii not be in
huenced by sentimental or diplomati
considerations. il is stated. He vii
require tangible securities which ear
be readily controlled. such as the
railroads and customs receipts anC
/ the like.
( Optimism over the progress being
made by the conference with a view
TO an international loan to Germany
was voiced today by Karl Bergman
the German representative this after
noon.
1t is turning out just as expect.
ed he said in expressing pleasur,
over the outlook.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-25
DEATH HAS NO TERRORS
|. FOR CONGRESS A|RMAN
Herrick Accepts Challenge for
High Flight With All
Brakes Off.
Y Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington. May 25.-Willing TO
take a chance with death 70 prove
himself the only real aerial dare devil
of Congress, Representative Manuel
Herrick. Republican, Oklahoma, ac-
cepted an aviator's challenge today 70
join him in high flight with the
brakes off.
Herbert J. Fahy, the flyer, had
promised the Oklahoman that he would
lose more than a. necktie if he agreed
to go up.
You will. at your earliest con-
venence, go with me 10 the War De-
partment" Mr.. Herrick wrote. and
make the request for a plane, and
will back up the request as a con-
gressman. personally"
The Oklahoma House member said
he would make no request himself be-
cause he was sore at the department
fer issuing an order that l must not
do any more stunt flying over the
capital for fear | might fall upon the
skylight and fracture a pane or two
and thus put some slivers of glass in
3
nose"
If you really have any sand in your
Craw To make good the challenge, "
Mr. HerriCk added, why you just mosey
around to my office and we will SO
to the War Department together"
Dropping into his own home made
poetry, Herrick gave this:
If when we fly away on high We
/ should fall down and die,
Anyone who wants to cry must rut
an onion in their eye"
Advising Fahy to take out scme life
insurance, Herrick said he had none
adding:
"Personally. don't have to as l an
not leaving any dependents behind
Life to me is not sweet, and l dom
care two whoops in Gehenna if yol
go up couple of miles and stand hel
ON her nose and let her hit"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-25
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
MAKES SPLENDID DISPLAY IN
POLICE AND FIREMEN'S
First Demonstration Since the Two Branches Of Munici
pal Service We're Combined and the Fire Bureau
Converted Into a Paid Branch Of the Civ Gov
ernment Reviewed by Local and Visiting Officials.

Favored by Ideal weather con-
oltion. which could not have been
more desirable II made to order. and
with everything moving with the pre-
cision ~ well oiled machinery. the
arst public review of the Department
~ Public Safety was held this after
noon beginning AZ . O'clock. The
Bureau of Police and the RUeau OF
Fire were the chief participants, and
ms tho men ot each marched along the
streets. together with their equipment
and apparatus. there We're revealed to
those fortunate enough - soc the
parade two departments which are
admitted To- ne the equal ~ any IN
the country. The whole demonstra-
tlon was surprise 90 many. FOR few
residents - the city were aware tina,
either tho police force or the Are de
partment are equipped al they hosbd
themselves today 20 he. provided for
the handling ~ the particular work
that comes 20 eaCh
The parade moved promptly a;
o'clock. The hour set At the head of
the line IN an automobile were the
three directors of the safety depart
ment $ X Smith. tho president Will
liam u Megesr and Gen. l. Pussy
Nickcrsham The First Infantry
Rand followed and then came super
intendcnt OF Police George Black as
tho chief marshal of the parade Cap
tain william 2. Schell was his aide
Roth officers were I'm the fan uniform
~ their rank
The f'rst division ot police was head
ed by Captain Daniel VI keueher
Your sergcants. each IN charge ~ a
squad ~ policemen. followed The de
partment color bearer. patrOlma r
Iarnes. marched with this section
Tho second division was headed bN
captain David wsrdle in command
The first platoon included Sergeant
Hahn IN charge OF the rife squad. The
mon heing equipped with the regu.
lstion army rife for emergency use
Three sersesnts. each in charge OF a
platoon. followed.
The third division was IN comma nd
81 captain Thomas l.. keyser. -Four
~crgeants. each In command of a
platoon made up this section. One OF
these squads was IN charge OF Ser.
roant Crozier and the men were armed
with the riot guns The fourth di
vision included the equipment of tn,
department with Sergeant Foreman II
command, The motor cycle squad wa
hrs, followed by automobiles with tn,
Plain clothes detectives in them. Ther
came tho mstrone and women clerki
IN another car and the machine sur
mounted on a truck followed. The po
lice ambulance with Dr. Forrest. III,
departmental surgeon IN a white uni
form and Mstron Black dressed a.
nurse were in this machine. TIL,
patrol wagons and the supply wagoY
followed
After tho police came the hremer
Continued on psge 8.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-25
SMALLPOX VICTIM
SPENT SATURDAY
NIGHT IN THIS CITY
He Was Driving Van Through;
Ate Here and Saw the
Movies.
is NOW IN WASHINGTON

A man suffering with u severe case
OF smallpox spent all of Saturday
night in Wilmington, attending "A
Market street moving picture
theatre and eating his supper in n
local restaurant. according To informa-
'on given Superintendent George
lack by the Washington authorities
'day.
The smallpox victim stopped Off In
Wilmington while enroute with large
moving van to Washington from New
York. and parked the truck on Ma
Net street, near Tenth.
When asked about the matter today.
Or. X. +. MCBirney, secretary of the
Board of Health. refused to either
confirm or deny the story. but did say
that If the story is true the Board Of
Health will be able to handle the
situation The Washington authOri-
ties are notifying all cities where the
man stopped while coming through
from New York.
The notice from Washington tC
Chief Black stated that the smallpox
victim had chatted with several peo-
pie in front of the Hotel du .Pont du~-
ing the evening before he retired tC
his van Ia sleep for the night, Early
Sunday morning he started off for
Wa shington.
The van was parked between Tentl
and Eleventh streets on Market. and
was large vehicle Of the usual typo
After having his supper and attending
the theatre. the driver returned to tho
van. AT which time he became engaged
in friendly conversation with some
Wilmingtorians who happened to bt
nearby. This was between 10 and II
o'clock. the Washington message
stated.
The diseased stranger left here foi
Washington the next morsing. Upon
arriving in that city he apparent;
summoned doctor for an investiga
tion. After a fun investigation. the
Washington officials say, It was found
that he was suffering from a severe
attack of the disea So. and preCaution,
were accordingly taken by wiring the
various places that he had visited
His name was not given out.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-25
LONG TERMS, BIG FINES
FOR BOOTLEGG|NG GANG
Chicago Lawyer Gets Three
Years; Dry Officials Spurn
$5OO,OOO Bribe.
ny Associated Press to Every Evening.

Cincinnati. May 25.--(ieorge r.
Remus. former Chicago attorney and
eeven assistants. sentenced last week
10 federal penitentiary on charges ~
conspiracy 20 violate the Volstcad act,
were found guilty of maintaining "A
nuisance on the Dater Farm near
here. in l.. S. District Court iate last
night.
II was charged that large quantities
OF liquor have changed hauds Illegally
At TIA" farm.
Judge John ". peck Immediately
passed sentence Of various lengths on
the defendants, Remus getting the
maximum under the law. one year in
Jail and hne Of 81 900 and costs.
As a result Of the two convictions
ReraIe will serve three years and pay
fines of 81 900.
During the second trial. Rer' Nor
gan. chief Of the prohibition depart
ment of Indiana. created stir when
ne named $500 900 as the amount Of.
fered by two emissaries Of the Renue
orga nizatlon II he would approve with
drawal OF whisky from three Indiana
distlleries.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-25
HONORS FOR MAYOR
AND MRS. HARVEY
IN RICHMOND. VA.
Entertained as Guests of the
City During Historical CeIe-
bration There.
MAYOR AINSllE WAS HOST

Having been the recipient of unusual
honors during their stay in the South
Mayor Leroy Harvey and Mrs. Har-
mond. where they were guests OF the
state and municipality at an historical
celebration being held there this week
/ They We're shown every courtesy dur
/ ing their brief visit and nothing was
left undone that would help make their
trip a pleasant and comfortable one.
They arrived in Richmond Tuesday
afternoon and were met by a special
lCommittee designated to welcome them
20 that place. This committee escorted
them 10 their hotel. where Mayor
Ainslie Of Richmond. a short time
later, called to pay his respects and
to officially extend the City's welcome
10 the visitors. Later Mayor and Mrs
Harvey were escorted 10 the City Hall
where they returned the Richmond
mayors visit.
! The reception committee next took
them to the State House where they
were received and welcomed by Gov
ernor and Mrs Trinkle. In the evening
they went 10 the great open air am
phitheatre about four miles outside OF
Richmond. where the historical page
ant was held and where there is ar
exhibition every night this week. Her,
q private box had been reserved fol
Mayor and Mrs. Harvey. The seatinl
capacity Of the place is 22,500 ant
every bit of space was taken. Th'
Marine Band Of 10 pieces played anC
lei Oh nf oh
voices.
In the box with Mr.. and Mrs. Har
lvey were Mr.. and Mrs. Sands, MI
Sands being chairman of the genera
committee in charge of the celebra
tion: Mr.. and Mrs. John Shelton vii
liams. Mr.. Williams formerly bein
comptroller OF the currency of tn
United States. Mrs. Williams is vice
president OF the pageant and took par
in 81.
The idea of the affair was TO brin
the entire state closer together and a
b the communities and cities joined i
making il a grand success. The pagean
Tuesday night Mayor Harvey sale
! began with the presentation of tn
charter by Queen Elizabeth TO 81
Walter Raleigh and portrayed Vir
ginia history right down TO the out
break of the World War.
One OF the scenes in which the Wi
mington visitors We're especially in
;erested showed the arrival of Lor
DE La War; in 1910, with food an
supplies. right al the time the colo
nists were discouraged and ready TO Civ
up because their supplies had bee
: exhausted. Another scene showed III
expedition headed by Sir Alexande
Spottswood. some of whose descer
danfs live in Delaware.
, Four hours were required 70 preser
,Hc pageant. Mayor Harry said. bl
go one left the theatre until after
. vas all over. There was a ball ths
u.ght, but Mayor Harvey and Mr.
Harvey were so interested in the pag,
ant that they remained to the end an
did not get TO the dance.
! Mayor Harvey said today the who
project was wonderful. Richmond COZ
. tributed SIS, 900 toward a fund of MOI
, than 100000. which it cost TO STAG
the celebration.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-25
RACHLIN ASKS FOR
$4,000 INSURANCE
For Destruction of Clothing and
Shoe Store in Dover Last
August.

Before Judges Rice and Rodney and
jury, trial of the suits of the Rachlin
Clothes Shop, Inc, against the North
ern Assurance Company, the Penn
sylvania Fire Insurance Company. the
Home Insurance Company. the Fire
mans Fund Insurance Company and
the Hartford Fire Insurance Com
pany was started this morning
Daniel o. Hastings and Clarence A.
Southerland are representing the
plaintiff and Charles f. Curley and w.
Calvin Chestnut, the latter of Balti-
more, are counsel for the defendant
companies.
The suits grow out of the destruc-
tiOn by fire of shoe and clothing shop
OF the plaintiff in Lookerman street
Dover, August "a, last The plain
tiff had policies with the five defen-
dant companies aggregating S24 4,4O0
The loss by fire was about S3S 900 the
plaintiff claims.
Mr. Southerland made the opening
address to the jury. He said that the
Dover store was first started by
Manuel Cohen, with whom the plain
tiff had arrangements 10 supply goods
to be sold by him at the property OF
the plaintiff. the profits To be divided
In such a way as agreed upon. IL
July, Cohen sold out to the Rachlir
Shop, Mr.. Switzerland stated, and IL
August the disastrous fire totally
destroyed the merchandise and fix
lures of the store, causing a loss o
about s3s 900.
The plaintiff is asking verdict 70
the amount of the five policies, s24, 400
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-25
COMPANY B WINS
ROBERTS MEDAL At
DEL. UNIVERSITY
!, is Commanded by Capt. Ar
ley B. Magee Of Dover. Hoey
First Sergeant.
GENERAL WILSON H0N0REO

Newark. MAY 25--At the annual
competitive drill between the three
companies of the University of Dela
ware u q T e.. held this morning
Company y cadet Captain Arley 3
MaEee. ~ Dover. commanding. wor
the Roberts media. 40 captain Of the
winning Company Captain Magee also
wns ava rded the officers sabre offer
I'd ny Governor william D. Denney
Edwin Anderson Hoey as first ser
Feant. of the winning company was
awarded the Roberts medal.
The judgoe % the competitive drill
were Majors Charles l. Williams and
Harry W stark and Captain Lewis
A. Hudglns. all Of the L. $ A Fort
du pont
Al the close 90 the exercises there
was battalion review In honor o.
General James ". Wilson. L. s. A.. re-
tired. and Colonel J. Ernest Smits
az Wilmington the latter having do
mated two % the prizes awarded TO
DAY for military efficiency. Cadet Ma
jor n Harper waf In command o.
lAs hat'alion. The review and h'
other exercsee were witnessed by 6
large number az visitors and were helc
on the campus IN front of Wolf Hall
The winning OF the Roberts media
IL the highest honor that can be oh
iained by "a cadet company OF the r. O
r g.. and consequently is highl,
priz"d by every member Of the com
pany
Other prizes awarded were ar FOL
lows
Lieutenant CLARKE Churchmsn me
mortal prize. amounting 20 about s25
for the highest military efficiency
Thomas NJ Keith. captain OF Compan,
q.
Colonel J Ernest Smith prizes
amounting 90 about si2b0 each. 20 tn,
best al-round senior military studen,
Captain Keith and best sll-roun.
Junior student. Herman Wallace Cook
sergeant ~ Company A.
Two sehres given 10y Senator cole
man du Pont. awarded 10 JOSEPH
Continued on page .,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-25
S2 HURT IN TRAIN CRASH.
A Number Seriously Injured in TroI-
ley-Freight Collision.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Birmingham, Ala. May 25.-Thirty-
two persons were reported hurt ,odav
when freight train crashed into A.
trolley car az WoOdlawn station. ac-
cording 20 reports reaching police
headquarters.
4 number were reported seriously
injured.
Confusion in following signals of 4.
crossing fiagman was said 20 hays
caused the accident.