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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
BOMB EXPLODED NEAR
W|LSMERE R. R. YARDS
Excitement Results But No
Damage Done, Officials
Report.

Considerable excitement prevailed
near the Wilsmere yards of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Co. last night
about $50, when bomb was ex-
ploded. Officials Of the railroad today
declared the explosion took place out
side their property. and that it did
not do any damage.
The explosion is being investigated
and IL is possible that some clue may
be obtained today as to the source of
the bomb. According 10 one railroad
official, the bomb was a crude affair.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
NEW CANAL WORK WILL
Be STARTED BY OCT. |
Excavating Of Millions of Cubic
Yards Of Earth Will Take
Year at Least

In all probability work will lie start
ed on or about October /. for the ex-
csvatinE OF $500 900 cubic yards OF
earth from the deep cut sector OF the
Chesapeake a Delaware canal, extend
Ing for distance of approximately
two miles west Of Summit bridge. ac-
cording TO Colonel Earl l. Brown.
United States Engineer, Wilmington
district. who yesterday with George
W T. Miller. of the United States En-
gineer Office In this city. made thor
ough survey OF the canal sector where
III. proposed improvements will he
made. Bids opened for this work on
Tuesday by Colonel Brown are now
being tabulated.
W. II. Gahagan. Inc. contracting
engineers. OF Brooklyn, y. y. present
contractors for the excayating OF
100000 cubic yards OF earth between
the Pennsylvania Railroad bridge and
Summit bridge. was the lowest bidder
on the new government operation.
In the event that the contract is
awarded 20 the Gahagan engineers, IL
was emphasized. It Will be necessary
for that concern TO carry on both op-
erations simultaneously for al least
another year. This is attributed 20 the
fact that the present contract Is only
half completed. IL will also be neces-
sary for the Gahagan engineers. IL
was pointed out by Colonel Brown, TO
purchase entire new equipment in Or
der to carry on both operations at
once
Because OF the magnitude Of both
operations. II would be impossible TO
use the present equipment for both
contracts. Colonel Brown said.
AS a result Of the survey made yes
terday. Colonel Brown expressed his
satisfaction IN the progress Of the
work
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
VARDAMAN TO TRY AGAIN.
Ex-senator Leads in Mississippi
But Must Face Stevenson in
"Runoff."
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.


Jackson, Miss, Aug. 17-Campaign
managers for former United States
Senator James X. Vardaman, who, on
the face of available unofficial re-
turns. gained a plurality, but failed
to obtain a majority in Tuesdays
Democratic primary and Hubert d.
Stephens, who will oppose Vardaman
In the 'run-off' perfected their plans
today for a second campaign to obtain
Endorsement as the party nominee for
United States Senator 10 succeed John
Sharp Williams.
Statements issued from the head
quarters of the two candidates ex-
pressed confidence Of drawing to their
support the vote given Miss Belle
Kearney, who ran third in the race.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
GET MARRIAGE LICENSE
AFTER LONG COURTSH|P
Richard Greenfield and Annie
w. Baylis Soon to be
Welded.

After courtship of thirty years,
1t developed at the marriage license
bureau, Richard Greenfield OF 1925
Washington street. and Annie Who'd
ward Baylis today secured a license
to wed from Magistrate Barnet Gluck
man, and VIII be married at an early
date.
Mr.. Greenfield is Sc years old and his
bride-to-be is SO. Mr.. Greenfield
stated at the license bureau that he
wished to have his marriage solemn
tzed during his mothers lifetime. She
is now ILL.,
Another license was issued by
Squire Gluckman TO Joseph Bacon
Bull Of 1927 Pine street and Margaret
McFadden of 1911 Pine street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
TYPHOON'S DEATH ROLL 10000.
Loss at Swatow Mounts Into Millions
From Worst Storm In China.

By Associated Press TO ETery Evening"
Annoy, Aug. 16.--Swatows death to-
tai in the typhoon OF August is con-
servatively estimated at $4,000, a rep
resentative Of The Associated Press
learned in visit TO the stricken area
The storm was one Of the worst dis
asters which has visited this part of
the globe.
The property damage will run into
many millions, the Standard Oil
Company alone suffering a loss of
100000.
No foreigner was seriously injured
in the storm. which almost obliterated
the native section OF Swatow. ~
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
CONTESTS IN EIGHT
CITY WARDS FOR Dem.
STATE CONVENTION
City Committee Meets Tonight
to Consider Nomi-
nations.


Last night was the time limit for
Ming nominations for delegates and
aiternates TO the Democratic State
Convention. which will be held at
Dover on August 20. The Democratic
city Committee will meet at Demo
cratic headquarters. eie French street.
tonight To consider city nominations
and the executive committee OF the
New Castle County Democratic Com
mittee will meet there on Saturday TO
consider county nominations.
Primaries will be he'd on August
20. In wilmington there are contests
In all wsr,,s except the Fourth. Sixth
Eighth and Eleventh.
Following In n list OF city nominees.
First Ward.
Delegates y. Welsh, Sarah H.
white.
Second Ward.
Delegates stephen Coverdale. Ern-
est Cushion. John Hammond. Hugh ],
Wallace.
Alternate delegate-Iohn Fuhrman
Third Ward.
Delegates Michael j. Carney. Ben
jamin kcyscr. Arthur L. @. McGinnes
Mary Elizabeth Regan. John f.
shocklcy. Annie f.. Walker.
Fourth Ward.
Dciesatcs--James McGinlcy. James
T. Taylor.
Fifth Ward.
Fourth Representative District
Delegates Charles +. Curley. Jo-
sephine NJ. II. White de 1acour. Jo-
a~ph leSage. Thomas r.. Loughery.
Third Representative District EAST OF
AAamsl.
Wilbur l.. Adams. Chns
u. Bird.
Fourth Representative District (West
Of AdamO.
Dciegates-Hugh c. Boettger, Rob-
ert q. Harman.
Sixth Ward.
First Representative District
Delegate--fohn r. Byron.
Second Representative District.
Delegate-Annie V. Donohuc.
Alternate William Smith
Elizabeth Davies.
seventh Ward (EasO.
Delegates--Caleh r. Burchenal, j
Rankin Davis. G.. Dare Hopkins, Bruce
W. Housed.
seventh Ward west).
Delesstes-James Collins. Samuel
Newman. George j. O'Neil, John l.
Yates, Jr,
Eighth Ward.
Second Representative District
Delegates J. August. Peter
Mclaughlin, Clayton Sturtz.
Alternate delegates James Ford
Robert Manlove. Andrew r.. Murine
Ninth Ward.
Delegatee-George Butt, Daniel J
Farren. Jerome J. Hurley, Bertha NJ
c. Reeves. Artemas Smith.
Tenth Ward.
Delega,es-Nsry &. Barnes. Jane.
II. Lewis, Edward 4. Mahoney.
Alternate dclegates-Iphn Purcell
Marjorie Green.
Eleventh Ward.
william Green. Thoma,
II. Lynch.
Alternate delegates Ed
wards, Sr.. Joseph l.. McDermott
Twelfth Ward.
Delegstes-Edward Glenn. Jane.
Martin. Benjamin Il. Mitchell. Eller
samworth.
Alternate delegates Julia G
Keough. Joseph Long.
A list of the county nominees wa,
not obta!nable today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
TENNIS WINNERS IN
TOURNEY AT NEWPORT
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

Newport, r. l., Aug. 1T-W. NJ.
Johnston, San Francisco, defeated
Howard o. Kinsey. San Francisco 6-3.
6-2. and FL. G. Kelleher. New York.
defeated n. w. Niles. Boston, Us. Sc.
SD in the semi final rounds of the
Casino Tennis tournament today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
Liberty Bond Quotations.
Associated Press to Every Evcning,

New York. Aug. 17.--Liberty bond
quotations at p. M: 3la's, 100.5S;
first ANS, 10l12; second Az s. 100.4s /:
third 4A's. 100.50; fourth Az s. l0l12:
Victory ANS. (uncalled) lo0.7S; do,
Called, 10o.3S.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
ANALYZE HOOTCH FIRST,
COURT TELLS AGENTS
BY Associated Press.

Fort Pierce. Fla. Aug. 17.-
Chemists with portable labora-
tories and capable OF analyzing
liquor on the Jump. may be
needed In Florida as prohibition
officers under n ruling OF county
Judge ]. X. Johnson, OF st.
Lucic county. He held that even
when an officer sees liquor
transported he cannot arrest the
person In possession with n war.
rant. unless 1t Il first proved by
chemical analysis that the ma
terial being moved is intoxicat-
ing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
RAILROADS.

Developments today in the rail
etrlke eituntion included:
Union leaders representing the
transportation brotherhpods Of the
roads, went into formal conference
I'm New York TO devise plans fer
ending tho shop crafts strike.
Plans to be submitted 10 roads
executives late today.
President Harding understood 10
have completed meseage 10 Con-
gress on call situation, but TO be
deferred ite presentation pending
outcome OF New York conference.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
Amusemenfs Tonight.

Nothing But the Truth"
Arcadia-"Woman of No Importance.
Malestic-"D Doubling for Romeo. %
Queen-"On With the Dance.
Savoy "Nanook OF the North"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
Sweeney Charged With yagrancy.

Felix Sweeney was arrested at Penn
sylvania avenue and Union street this
morning. on charge of vagrancy, by
Motorcycle officer Hynson-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
Weather Forecast.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evenlns.
Washington. August 17.--Weather fore
cast for Delaware:
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday: no
change in temperature; gentle variable
winds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
Mrs. Whites birthday.

| Former Police Matron White re-
ceived a postal shower today on the
! occasion OF her birthday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
STRIKE SITUATION.
MINES.

Developments In the coal strike
situation today included:
Operators and miners seek an
thracite fields settlement in Phil
adelphia conference.
Illinois operators and miners
prepare for joint conference start
ing tomorrow with Indications
that arbitration viii be the chief
hopo ~ pnntnpttpp
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17

Mandy Bros. sells furniture. Phone
t2SQ.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17
DIR. Gardner a Visitor.

Rev. ]. II. Gardner of Crapo, Nd,
is visiting Wilmington.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-17

For Glover Dairy Safe Milk phone
l540-154l.-Ady.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-12
EXPOSITION PASSES WILL
DE GIVEN OUT IN SCHOOLS
Chamber Chairman TO Confer
With A. H. Hill on Dis.
{ tribution of 10000.

Plans for the distribution of $4,000
tickets TO the school children OF the
city for tho second Made-in- Rich
Mond Exposition, to be given ut the
Erays' Armory during the entire
week OF February 90, all arrange
nents for their accommodations on
certain afternoons agreed upon. will
Be worked out at conference which
Probably will be held this morning
between Albert II. Hill, Superin-
PENDENT of Public Schools. and Walter
~. Jones, chairman of the exposition
subcommittee on tickets. Special
arrangements to take care Of the
children on certain afternoons are
peinG made by the general EXPOSE
tion committee and will be announced
probably the first OF the week.
I Arrangements for decoration of the
immense armory hall are going for
ward rapidly and Evans Bowdcn
chairman OF the subcommittee on
DECORATIONS has placed this work in
the hands OF Mrs. Frank ID. Will
Hams. who Will give ii her personal
supervision.
< Mrs. Williams stated last night that
Che color scheme for all OF the deco
cations Will be red, white and blue,
and that of the unique feature will
pc the use of the flag of the Com
monwcalth in the decorations
{ thousands OF dollars worth of
flowers Will be used in finishing off
the hall. and hundreds OF pot;ed ferns
pave been procured and Will be lused
N the booths to add beauty to the
nall. Thousands OF dollars worth o..
powers have already been ordered
py the exposition committee and the
eighty manufacturers exhibiting, nc
pording TO officials OK the organiza-
sion and prominent florists in tho
CITY, VINO have received large orders
tor goods to be used during the week
81 the goth. ~,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-12
DENIES STATEMENT SENATE
IS AGAINST HIGHWAY BILL
Delegate Thomas W. Ozlin, Patron Challenges Any One
to Show Twenty-Five Senators Oppose Measure
Says Upper Branch Favors It,

Delegate Thomas w Ozlin, who.
with Senator Harry +. BYRD. drew the
Ozlin- Byrd highway bill. which has
the sanction and support OF Gov
ernor Trinkle, declared last night
that an interview by Senator G.
OConor Goolrick, in which the Scna
tor said he had twenty-five votes in
the Senate against the Ozlin- Byrd
bill. WAS simply n matter of the
Senator "whisling to keep UP cour-
age"
II with Senator Byrd. challenge
any one to show that twenty-five
Senator'S. or anywhere near that
number, are. opposed to the bill. but,
majority of the Senate practically
is pledged to support the bill.
AS to the attitude CT the House,
there is no question. a careful
checking up OF the membership show 8
conclusivcly that q majority of the
membership favors the Oziin- Byrd
BILL The House members recently
have been elected. and they know and
will reflect the feeling of the people
that there should be n complete reor-
ganizationN OF the State Highway De-
partment along the lines given by
Governor Trinkle In his inaugural
address"
Delegate Ozlin and Senator. Byrd.
both were emphatic in dcnunciation
OF what they termed an attempt to
make it appear that the object OF
their bill is to lcEislate Mr.. Coleman
out, of Office. instead of to reorganize
the department along broad. con-
structive lines. so ms TO give the peo-
pie some assurance that their money
would be wisely and efficiently
spent"
Under the Ozlin-Byrd bill" said
Mr.. Ozlin. mfr. Coleman can be re-
tanned as we'll as any other man In
the State. l will say that road
building in Virginia is much bigger
job than is the personal interests or
preference OF any one man.
"As TO the results OF the invcstiga-
ton. we feel that the report shortly
to be submitted will show all that
we hoped TO be shown in the time
allotted to the committee. No one
| ever expected that any fraud, graft
or malfcasance would be shown, but
rs to the efficiency of the conduct of
| the office. we nre willing to let the
report speak for itself.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-12
5EEk RAILWAY GATES
AT ROAD CROSSINGS
pm introduced In Housc Cnils for
States Aid In Gntc-Kccpcr,s
Compensation.

( Another gate" bill found Its way
the hopper IN the House of Dele
gates Yesterday. 1t was introduced
p Delegate Alfred C. Smith and
Pelesate L. a. Hicks. and s designed
% require railroad companies to pro-
vide and maintain gates ut certain
public highway crossings at grades.
and TO provide that one-fourth OF
sne compensation of keepers of such
gates snail be paid by the State when
snch crossings are on the State high
way system roads. and by the coun-
qes when on county roads.
The bill also provides that It shall
he a misdemeanor for any railroad
company to fail to provide and
maintain gates when lawfully re-
9nested. or for any person to break
Through any gate established and
ipaintained in pursuance OF the act
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-12

THE investigation" continued Mt
Ozlin. was asked for by MIR. Cole
man, and resolution proceeding for
IL was introduced in the Legislature
by one of his strongest adherents
Justice to Mr.. Coleman demanded an
investigation. and the results will
show for themselves when the re-
port is submitted.
1T is thought that the people in
all parts of the State demand re-
organization in accordan with the
views of Governor Trinkle. and as
provided in the Ozlin byrd bill. and
II cannot he doubted that their rep
resentatives In both branches OF tho
General Assembly will vote the wishes
of their constituents"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-02-12
ACTS TO AMEND BILL
FOR u. C.. v. PENSIONS
Measure introduced In House by Dele
gate Wilbur q. Hall Covers MI
Lfnea of Service.

easc "hbur Cs ftNl SONCEs Vft
Lines OF Service.
y new bill amending the bill re-
lating to pensions for Confederate
veterans was introduced yesterday By
I2elegate Wilbur c. Hall. In Glass a
those who have lost two eyes, two
feet or two hands. or n hand and
foot. by reason OF wounds, are 10
receive $500 per annum; In Class Il,
those who have lost one foot or a
hand. $3.50 per annum: Glass c. those
disabled by wounds: total disability.
$l32: partial disability, Sos. Glass
ID. those aged 65 years, and disable ed
Of earning n livelihood. total dis
ability. sl32; partial. s1OS. Class H.
every widow of veteran who remains
unmarried. $50: +. every widow OF
veteran who remarked and is now
widow. $50; Glass q, every matron
who served In the Confederate hos
pitnls. $50; Class II. to personal rep-
rescntatives OF deceased pensioners.
s25 for funeral expenses.
, 1922-04-05

The second national convention of
the American Legion committed the
organization to a position OF absolute
neutrality in all such
This does not mean hat American
Legion members as individuals are
bound TO neutrality. The national
constitution and the several acts Of the
various conventions make It plain thai
membership in tho American Legion
imposes 10 restrictions on the con
sciences OF its members beyond that
they shall always observe the law. In
dividual members OF the American Lee
gfon who are mombers OF trade organ
izauon are free to follow their respec-
tive organizations in such steps as
those Bodies may see fit to take. In
dividual members OF tho legion who
are not members OF trade organiza-
tons are free TO take such action as
their consciences or interests may die
tnte.
'Regardless OF the position or action
taken by such individuals resulting
, 1922-04-05

and in addition To ts general super.
vision Of Stock Taking viii pan with
tho board OF directors and the forum
committee a comprehensive program
OF work for the balance OF tho year.
The Casper Chamber OF Commerce
Will not be at any expense a this
time in connection with Mr.. Harveyes
services n tho fee which was paid TO
The American City Bureau when the
organisation was perfected IN 1920.
provided for foIlow-up trips during
1921 and 1879.
The expense In connection with the
fresht rate Investigation makes Il
Necessary that the chamber secure
every available member in order TO In
crease the budget A special effort
will be made at this time to collect
from delinquent members and all col
lections Of dehnquents dating hack OF
January 1. 1879. win Be credited To a
special budget to help de<ray thu ex-
pense Of this investigation
, 1922-04-05

from their conscientious conviction CT
their conception 4 their best interests
the Am-rcan Legion is not involved.
The American Legion makes no
attempt to govern or control the eco
nomie or industrial status ne its mem
bers. 1t takes no part in economic
or industrial dh-putes. Posts OF the
state Of Wyoming will observe ahso-
lutte neutrality in all Industrial con-
ucverzes. n win take no partisan
action IN my such dispute"
, 1922-04-05
STOCK Week OF
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
IS SET FOR APRIL 10

The American CITY bureau which
organized the present Casper Cham
Der Of Commerce in January and
Fenruary OF 1920. and supervised the
Stock Taking week in 1891 will send
Mr.. George Harvey. one OF their
capable organization oonEuitants
on April 10. to assist In this activity
OF the local chamber. According TO
present plans Mr.. Harvey will remain
In Casper during the entire campaign
, 1922-04-05

stapchuk summo1ed his plAymats
for a game OF war He led a scouting
party with the grenade IN hand. There
was an explosion Johns right arm
and right leg were torn off and his
face was cut by fragments. He prob
ably v1R I've. howeyery Policemen
found two other grenades today hid
den beneath a sidewalk where the a
found the first one.
, 1922-04-05

Texas has received $4,000 from the
American Legion as tho state en-
service mems share in tho expense OF
a new hospital.
FORTY three per cent Of ohio's en-
service men r putting their state.
bonus money in tho hank. a pool OF
American Legion members At Canton
shows
Battlefield soldiers turned fIro fight
ers at Joeiton. nem.. and prevented
a $4,000 fire loss. An American Ia-
gfon post formed n bucket BRIGADE
and kept the flames in check until
no regular apparatus arrived.
he entertainment OF Marshal Joffre
Of Franco viii be in charge OF the
American Legion. The hero OF the
Marne will arrive from Japan in the
Spring.
The American Legion posts Of the
department OF Wyoming are given an
early opportunity to participate in the
national program OF the American Lee
gion in decorating the graves on Me
mortal day OF soldiers who are yet
buried overseas. Tho American lie
gion claims for itself the particular
privilege OF decorating tho graves Of
buddies who stn rest on foreign soil,
and a plan is worked out whereby all
Legion posts may cooperate.
Posts OF the Wyoming department
arc asked to make collective contri-
buttons to equal n sum of five cents
per member, with n minimum contri-
button from each post OF five dollars.
Checks for contributions to the grave
decoration fund should be mado pay
able TO the national treasurer OF the
American Legion and should be
mailed % as 10 reach department
headquarters not later than May 10.
Individuals throughout The country
who wish to pay a special tribute 20
the dead Of their wn families may do
so through tho American Legion By
sending their funds direct to national
headquarters. giving the following in
formation: Name OF dead; name and
, 1922-04-05
PAGE SEVEN

Are you looking for I've nice level
1ch soil acres for n near future in
vesrment right on the edge OF fhs
city Of Casper. where you can rae
enough chickens. hogs ard garden 10
make all the cary payments. and have
n most desirable place 70 live Wills
paving. Let phones 5s0M or "a show
you where IT fs. f4-G
, 1922-04-05

In view OF the coal strike. Wyoming
department headquarters OF tho Amer.
lean Legion here has issued a bulletin
under date OF March 30 setting forth
the policy Of the American Legion in
respect to industrial controversies.
to forstan a renewal Of the
frequent and unfortunate misunder.
standing of the legion policy which
have tended to destroy the confidence
trade organizations in the Ameri-
Legion.
ut is pertinent at the present tire
to reiterate tho American Legion's
fixed policy concerning industrial con
troverrieR.
, 1922-04-05

Subscribe for Tn. rrbuna =
, 1922-04-05
THE AMERICAN LEGION

News OF Interest to Ex-Service Men Featuring National.
State and Local Activities.
, 1922-04-05

location Of cemetery lot number;
grave number; rank and organization
deceased; army serial number; date
of death. The American Legion glad
~ undertakes to carry out tho wishes
of surviving relatives in placing
wreaths and decorations upon the
graves Of their soldier dead.
, 1922-04-05

A Chicago man was given six
months in Jail following his exposure
by the American Legion az a fake
soldier. A Cruix de Guerre. marks
manship medal and overseas service
shevrons on his uniform had been
bought in a pawn shop. he said
, 1922-04-05

CmSoEiznd. Nd WIS Tho first city
to reach the 100 Va cent mark in the
American Legion's campaign for jobs.
-Four hundred service men were
placed
, 1922-04-05

Producing documents which showed
him to be an h~onorably discharged
German soldier and holder OF the
Iron Cross, an applicant for member
ship IN the American Legion at Mex
leo City, Mexico. said he thought the
organization took in all soldiers re
gzrdfraso OF where they ever fought