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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
1900 WOMEN VOTERS
CONFUSE THE PROPHETS
Apathy In Alabama Gives Way
on Eve Of Primary; Henry
Ford an Issue.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Birmingham. Ala. Aug. S.-Possi-
bility OF moro than 10000 women vot-
ing In the Democratic primary In
Alabama today cast uncertainty over
outcons OF tho balloting. The entire
campaign was marked by general
apathy until yesterday when an at
tack by tho retiring governor. Thom-
IN r. Kilby. on n, IL. Cooper ana =.
p. Gallard, candidates FOR renoniina
ton for public scrvbce commissioners,
injected some last minute interest
into tho election.
The Alabama Power Company en-
tered into tho affair when the COVER
nor charged that the company was
trying to re-clcct the commissioners
The latter countered by charging tho
governor with being tho arch enemy
of Henry Ford" and the foremost
supporter OF the Alabama Power
Company in its efforts TO defeat the
Ford proposal concerning Muscle
Shoals. a
w. w. Brandon. candidate for the
nomination for governor. and Bib
Graves his opponent, both expressed
confidence.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
KU KLUX KHAN TICKET
IN ARKANSAS PRIMARY

Little Rock, Ark Aug. js.---Demo-
cratic voters of Arkansas today Sc
lected their nominees in seven Con-
gressional districts. and four state
and county offices. Indications point
ed TO AN unusually heavy vote, the
campaign, which continued up To the
last moment yesterday. was one of
the most active wagcd in the state in
years, particularly tho gubernatorial
race between Governor Mc2ae and
Judge f.. p. Toney. od Lake Village
Governor McRae has stood on his
record and advocated strict enforce
ment OF all laws. including those gov
erning Sabbath Observance.
Judge Toney has attacked the gov
ernors record. particularly in connec-
ton with handling OF pardon and
parole authority.
In the races for state offices, the
Ku klux lllan issue was brought
prominently To tho front. In q num-
ber Of counties. the Khan Endorsement
was openly given to some candidates.
and in a few instances entire Khan
tickets were placed in the field.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
AGENTS SAY THIS HOUSE
WAS RAIDEp A YEAR AGO

Federal officers today raided the
house No. sos East Thirty fifth street
Agents Howard, lie Roy. Parker,
Green and Stafford OF Director Eniott's
force and deputy L. g. Marshall Ball
made the raid and arrested Elizabeth
Whitaker. The agents say they found
still in operation. destroyed 500 gal
Ions OF mash and connscated a large
quantity OF liquor.
The place was raided year ago to-
day. they say also. At that time, Mrs.
Whitaker. according TO the enforce
ment agents. was paroled.
The woman was taken TO the Office
of the United States marshal today,
where she was given an opportunity
TO furnish 81 900 bnil. She will he CIV
en- a hearing before Commissioner
Cam on August 81.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
TREAT FOR THE POOR.
Volunteers Of America VIII Give
Dating Ut SheIlpot Park.

The annual picnic and outing OF rhe
Volunteers of America, for poor
mothers and their children viii be held
on Friday IN Shellpot Park. and vii,
De- an an-day affair. beginning at 9
O'clock. Trucks have been supplied
for transporting the p.cnickers 10 and
from the park.
He'reshmenis CONSISTING o, ice
cream, lenlonade. etc. will be sup
Piled free by the Volunteers. Thoee
who have not yet secured theK tickets
rrIay obtain them at any time on
Thursday a. sos Shipley street.
Games will be played by the chfl-
c4'en during the day. and prizes will
be awarded the winners. Captain
Stevenson viii be in charge OF the out.
:nH.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
WARD GOES FREE.
Accused Of Asssulting Anton Pingsl,
He Proves Alibi.

Leon Ward. alleged by NJ. Anton
PingeI OF near stanton to have as
saulted him in an attempt to commit
robbery on the night of Juy 20, was
dismissed this morning, after a hear
ing before Magistrate Gluckman.
According to the complainant, Ward
knocked him down, near Stanton. on
the night mentioned. and was about
to rtne his pockets. when an outcry
startled him away. The defense In
the case brought out. however, that
Ward had been at spot some dis
tance from where the alleged assault
was committed at approximately the
same time 1t was said to have oc-
CURED.
A large number of residences OF
Stanton and friends of Ward attend
ed the hearing and testified to his
good character. The failure OF the
complainant TO specifically, identify
Ward resulted in dsmissal OF the
case. Ward had been held under s2,-
900 bail. sil <hsu
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
LACK OF COAL CLOSING
PENNA. BLAST FURNACES

Reading. Pa, Aug. s.--Today but
ten anthracite blast furnaces out OF
thirty along the Reading Railway are
IN operation. Several blew out during
the past few days. due TO the scarcity
OF fuel.
Unless coal Is forthcoming soon. 4.
is declared that others will have 10
stop operations. Some OF the idls
furnaces are ready 10 resume as noon
az they are assured OF a regular sup
ply Of fuel.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
HOOVER FAIR PRICE PLAN
FAILS IN PENNSYLVANIA

Washington. Aug. s.-The Hoover
fair price FOR coal has broken down
in Pennsylvania. largely because rail-
roads anxious TO get supply bid
$3.50 above the maximum OF from
1925 10 $3.50 allowed In tho Hoover
price.
The breakdown came two weeks
ago, when certain producing districts
refused to cooperate in the fair price
arrangement and railroads IN these
districts bid the price up.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
PEyNA. PRODUCTION GAINS
UNDER MILITARY GUARD

Cokeburg. Pa. Aug. s.-Increased
operations al a number Of mines I'm
the strike region. guarded by State
troops. were reported al military head
quarters here today.
A few more men went TO work at
the Hendersonville mine. IL was said,
while st the Harmon Creek stripping
operation, near Burgettstown. 2@ men
were reported at work, producing IS
cars Of coal daily. Hendersonville and
Montour. No. 4. II WAS added. were
turning out one car each a day.
Twenty-Five miners were at work in
the Atlas mine. while other mines in
that district sfre being cleaned up and
will probably be reopened within a
week, the military reports said.
Troops were patrolling all roads
leading 10 and from the mines. The
situation was quiet
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
COAL SHIPMENTS TO START
FROM STATE OPERATED MINE

Stsunton. Ind. Aug. s.--The- ship
ment OF coal is expected TO get under
way again today at the mines in this
district taken over by the State after
a delay yesterday. caused by the de-
railment of cutoff cars and a land
slide on the railroad tracks leading
to one OF the principal shafts.
Traff'c was tied up moA OF the day
but the tracks were cleared last night
movement OF coal today.
The night passed quietly in the dis
trict.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
Alleges Policeman Injured Him.

Charges OF disorderiy conduct
were continued until next Tuesday by
Judge Lynn IN City Court this morn
ing. when his wife produced doc
tors certificate stating that the man
could not appear in court because OF
injuries alleged TO have been inflict-
ed on him by Patrolman Dolan when
the latter was placing him under ar
rest. Gonzales was able TO be In
court yesterday, but the case was held
over until today for the purpose Of
securing m interpreter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
DENIED THAT
HE STRUCK HIS WIFE

Accused by his wife OF having
struck her when she attempted TO take
her child from him, because OF al
legged MISCONDUCT, Harvey Alsentxer
OF 800 Monroe street waS dismissed in
City Court this mornins, when he pro
duced evidence. proving that he had
not assaulted her.
According to Mrs. Alsentzer, who
does not live with her husband, she
went 10 his home yesterday and found
another woman there. she said. The
defense contended the woman dn
question was a dressmaker hired by
tho defendant's mother and that Al
sentzer did not strike his wife.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
RAIL LABOR BOARD
READY 70 PASS ON
SENIORITY ISSUE
Continued from page 1

Governor Allen Of Kan@s asked
Mayor Burton Of Kansas CITY. Kan
sas. to furnish additional protection
to wrkers At Argentine. whore a
workman IN the sAnts Fe shop was
attacked.
Three men charged with violation OF
a Federal injunction restraining strik-
ers from interfering with operation OF
the Texas ana Pacific Railroad were
found guilty at Now Orleans and
sentenced 20 thirty days. Ope man
charged with a similar ofrenhe. waa
discharged. I
Declaring that general state oi
lawlesneRs has prevailed at Needles
California. eince the beginning IT the
strike, l. j.. Hibbard, general manager
OF the Atchison, Topeka and SAINTS
Fs, said the, San Bernaraino count,
grand jury would be asked to In.
vestigate conditions.
Striking railroad shopmen lost thrc,
contentious In Federal Court mt Port
land, Oregon, when motions TO strik,
out portions OF a complaint agalns
them were overruled.
Governor Parker OF Louisiana, in.
structed General Coco TO investignt,
the situation at Gretna, a suburb ol
New orleans, where fifteen men wer,
imprisoned after they testified that the,
had been beaten by alleged striker
and strike sympathixers. Several MOI
testified that they We're fiogged b,
Negro TRUSTEES within the walls OF tn,
Jail. The prisoners We're released b,
Federal Judge Foster. Governor Park
er. in his instructions to the attorne,
general, declared the imprisonment o
tho men was a disgrace to the state,
He threatened removal OF any official
found derelict in their duties in con
ncctlon with the affair.
Members OF three locals OF tn
Brotherhood OF Railway Trainmen Il
. joint meeting at Houston, Texas
adopted resolutions protesting tho us
by railroads OF defective rolling stocl
during the shopmcns strike.
| Rumors that members of his organi
zation We're taking national strik
vote were denied at st. Louis by 4
j. Manion, president OF the Order c
Railway Telegraphers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
FARM BUREAU PICNIC.
To be HelA at Augustine Beach Next
ThlrsdAy.

The annual picnic OF the New Castle
County Farm Bureau VIII be held at
Augustine Beach on Thursday.
Prank f. Yearsley OF MarAhaIlton,
president OF the bureau. Will intro
duce Director hCarles A. McCue Of
the University OF Delaware Experi-
ment Station. who Will preside. There
win be addresses by Howard W. Sell
by, director OF the Eastern States
Farmers Exchange. and former Sec
retary OF State Everett c. Johnson.
The orchestra from the Rehabilitation
Division. University OF Delaware. will
furnish music.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
TO RAISE SUGAR TARIFF.
Senators From Cane Producing
States Confident Of 2 Cents
a Pound Duty.

ny Associated fress 10 Every Evening.
Washington, Aug. s.--The Senate
was to dispose today of all pending
amendments TO three important Sec
tions OF the tariff bill--the sugar
schedule, the proposed five years
bounty on potash In lieu rof a duty,
and the rate on white arsenic.
Senators from sugar producing
States believed they would be able
to muster the necessary majority
for the Broussard amendment pro-
posing a duty OF two cents a pound
on Cuban raw sugar. an increase of
one cent over the rate in the Under
wood law and 4 Of one cent above
the ratain the Emergency tariff and
the bill as reported to tho Senate.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
COTkE NRIGHpORHOOD
CELEBRATION TONIGHT

The Coyne Nelghborhood Associa-
ton will hold celebration at Coyne
playground tonight, To mark theS-in-
stallattonA Of new steel. combination
six-sw1ng playing apparatus. The
swing was purchased With money con-
trdbuted by the Daughters Of 1912.
There viii be, band concert by tbs
Philharmonic BaRd, and an entertain
msnt by the Children under the d.
rection Of Anss Mary Miller. pay
ground Instructor. Thomas Mckelvey
Il president Of the association.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
NltNEkS AND OWNERS
SEE END OF STRIKE
DURING THE WEEK
Continued from pas. l

Conunued from page
lecting union dues would remain
through the re establishment Of tho
old contracts and thsrs would be no
change Of working conditions.
Many OperatSss - Attend.
Mine union leaders and operators
who had gathered hero for tho joint
conference. said they had assurances
that = namber OF prominent operators
OF Illinois and Indiana would have del
egAtes here tomorrow, II being expect
cd that Indiana delegation would In
ciude A. NJ. OEle, president OF tho Ma
tional Coal Association. Additional
representation from western Pennsyl-
pnix also WAS expected. and II was
said mat Acmc Iowa, Missouri. Wyom-
ing and other operators were already
on their way to this city.
Tho expectation OF the break among
the Indiana and Illinois operators. who
had opposed the Interstate meeting
as means of efrecting n settlement
caused the conference here to recess
late yesterday until 3 y. m. Wednes.
day. Members OF the conference wer.
sworn TO secrecy on account N lead
ers being fearful that announcement
OF the definite plan for settlement
might lead to complications. resulting
In the attendance OF operators
now absent.
The conference was called primsrll,
to cover only the old Central Competi
tive Field. comprising Illinois. India na
Ohio and western Pennsylvania which
has been the basic unit OF wnge bar
gaining OF and on since 1888, and nj
most continuously sincs 1899.
Wase Agreement Chief Issue.
Predictions today from both side
OF the wage, conference were that In
terests outside the old field woul
participate in the discussions startin
tomorrow. Among tho questions to b
decided in addition to the prlncipa
ono OF adoption or rejection OF tn
general program for settlement wa
whether = single wage aErecmer
would be accepted for all eoft cos
fields. or1whether one would be mad
for the old field alone, with scpnrat
contracts hcing drawn on the basis {
iu' 'clltTai neiu contract ipf tIr Oul
lying districts.
Though the strike may he settled o
n nationwide sc,le. there is expecte
to remain several thousands of miner
still on strike. The largest nhrbc
would be IN central Pennsylvania.
lpartly unionized ield where man
uon-union mines were shut down h
wall<buts that marked the developuei
lof the strike. These mines are Tho,
in fayoue, Somerset and W.stmor'
land counties OF Pennsylvania.
Where Strike May Continue.
The stcike also would he continu.
in western Pennsylvania. where u
largest coal company in the centr
neld Ia not expected TO participate
, the conference here. Likewise. Il
miners in southern Ohio would &C
tinua the strike
The failure 10 bring rhout a sett,
ment for these districts. union officis
said. might lead to prolonged CO
troversy there. In this connection
9 WIS pointed out. that with tho retu
TO work OF miners in other parts
= the country. the union would be si
: 10 finance the strikers not affected
a settlement
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
Houses For Sale and Rent.

Advertising experts contend that -
property properly described IL half
sold" This also holds true with =
property for rent Outline the kind OF
Information that should go into an
advertisement In order ito Interest the
greatest humber of readers. Full de-
scription requires fewer insertions 30
costs less-describe the property fully
and start running today in the clas-
sized copYpa pt Every EteRipg, =.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
Accused of Robbins Restaurant.

George Dobson, colorcd Of 1104 Pine
street, alleged to have stolen a guam
tity Of food from the Eureka restau-
rant At. Sixth and Shipley streets,
where he was employed. was held
under $500 bail for upper court after
q hearing bsfore Judge Lynn In City
Court thio morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
BIDDLE FINED .s79.
Accused in Municipal Court Of yiolat-
Ing Motor Law.

Samuel c. Bhdle was fined $40 on
three charges IN CITY Court this
morning. He was arfaigned yester-
day on charges OF speeding and oper-
atins an automobile without a license.
At the hearing he produced a drivers
card. dated Saturday. the day he was
arrested by Motorcycle Ofiicfr Hynson.
Judge. Lynn thereupon ordered con-
tinuanoe until today m order to en-
able the authorities to make an in
vestixation-
II Was reported IN court today that
he had got the license following his
arrest.
The result was that this morning
Biddie wac fined s25 for speeding, $50
for driving without license and an
additional $25 for disorderly conduct.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
LAND FOR HIGHWAY.
Commission Awards betty Cook 1910
for Two Acres.

For two acres Of land required by
the State Highway Department for
road construction near State Road
Station, . commission has awarded
;2l0 damages 20 Betty Cook. The de-
partment has agreed to fence the
land and build = runway under the
new road for cattle to pass through
the land to q streAm. The course of
the Atate highway In that locality is
to bs changed.
Judge Rice appointed the commits
sion, which was composed of Andrew
Eliason, c. w. Wenzing, Henry Cleav-
er, Patrick MoGrory and George
Janvier. In the condemnation pro-
ceeding Deputy Attorney General
Finger represented the State Highway
Department, and General Alexander
p. Corbit represented the owner Of the
land,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
CCYLER SILENT on HARDING'S
END THE STRIKE PROPOSAL

Bar Harbor. Maine. Aug. ST De-
witt Cuyler. chairman OF tho Asso-
citation OF Railway Executives. said
today he would have no statement
to make on President Harding's lates,
proposal for an immediate settlement,
OF the railroad strike until after the
meeting OF members OF the association
In New York Friday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
Union Para Garden Permit.

Building Inspector Ellis p. Preston
has issued the following building per-
mits: Joseph p. Gregory 100 West
Eighteenth street, addition and alter
atlons. $500; H. B. Clark. 1902 wash
Ington street, addition. 5000, and A
MsnsuiIiAm, soo Geddee street. pri-
yate garage, $500,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
WEST VIRGINIA MINES
SHOW INCREASED OUTPUT

Charleston. W. Va, Aug. s.--west
Virginia mines produced ld&7, 200
tons Of coal last week. an increase OF
1880 over the output for the previous
week. Il was announced today by the
West Virginia Coal Association.
The association said shortage of
cars materially curtailed the output.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
To Lecture on Drea ms.

Miss Dsysie Walker Bookg, we'll
known public. speaker, will deliver a
lecture, Dreamers and Their
Dreane." At Haven N E. Church to-
morrow evening There VIII be no
caayEs tH adapjt tan0e -
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08

Turn tho spotlight OF publicity On
that property you are trying 70 rent
Or sell. Advertise Il in Every Eve
ming every dAy.-Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08

The woman Detroit man shot mar
ried him. This means that his
punishment. IS about 20 beein.--Nevv'
Orleans State.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Fannie o. EIIwanger.

Mrs. Fannie 0. Ellwanser. widow OF
Jacob ElfwanSer, died at her home,
s<s Spruce street. ysstsrdAy. after an
illness Of about IL weeka. OF harden
ing Of the arteries She was a native
Of Queen Anne county, Nd. but had
lived In Wilmington for more than 80
years. and had a large number OF
friends here.
Surviving Mrs. Ellwanser are a
daughter. Anna. three sisters and one
brother. The funeral will be held on
Friday afternoon. With services at her
1ste home ~ : O'Clock and 1neexnent
iu Mvoev4nr Assu~H~
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
b,s72
First ak months

I'M NIX UbnfhN.
The condensed balance sheet as OF
June 40. 1922. lndicates that the Ger,
oral Motors Acceptance Corporation is
In strong position financially. Total as
eets are s4s. .0bs. OF which s8.O75,-
$50 Ia cash and s4f.s67.151 secured re-
ceivables. Carital, surolue and undl-
vided profits are s5.132.635 and dis l.
counted obligations t42,269,a11. Re-
serves are S5gs,726.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
Hru. NAxy NuIAoen.

Mrs. Mary Muldoon. widow OF Pat
rick Auidoon, died yesterday al her
home, Fourth and Grant avenue. The
funeral Will be held Thursday morning
with sosemn requiem mass AZ St.
Tbomas' Church At O'Clock ara In.
t4rne.s n s. JSss0hs .osmetsry.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08

Through comprehensive sales or
snnisation the obligations arising from
tho ~nle OF Generoi Motors products
under those financing plans are sold
directly 10 banking institutions. From
inception to June so, 1922 total sales
OF obligations have been S267, 900.
representing over $500 Individual sales
to over 100 banks and trust com
panie.. This record by years follows
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
Must Keep Up Dnes.

A recommendation that when dues
are due, that each club that does not
pay within 30 days be dropped was
pa assed.
A recommendation that a campaign
for life and associate membership be
Instituted WAS approved. The con-
vention fixed 3z5 for life members and
81 for associate members
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-08
GENERAL MOTORS
ACCEPTANCE CORP
Business OF First 9lx Months
OF This Year Beat All Pre-
vlous Records.

business transacted durtng tho FIRST
six months of this ycAr by tho General
Motors Acceptance Corporation ex-
ceedcd the volume in any correspond
Ing period ancc tho organization Of
this institution which finances the
Wholesale and retail aaiss Of General
Motors products In thih country and
abroad. tTheso products include Buick,
CAdAlinr. Chsvrolpt. Oldnnofhle. Oak-
land, ONO Truck. Deico lighting
System for tho fnrm. etc.
From inception ear1y In 1919. 70
Juno 30. 1917. there have besn ffnnncSd
under tho GMAC retail plnn total
of lsi.1el cerN trucks ana tractors,
and under the Wholesale plnn f2s.g20
cary. trucks ana tractors. This doee
not include other General Motors
products financed. nor the operations
VI The foreign department..
The total amount Of financial &c.
commodat1on extended by general
Motors Acceptance Corporation from
L..
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1922-01-26
THINKS RUSSIA
Will OVERCOME
Difficulties

ny Associated PreESl
MOSCOW, Jan. 26. - There is
bound to be an ever increasing
amount of foreign trade in Russia,
despite all her handicaps, in the
opinion of Adolph Tordy, of Pitts.
burgh, Pa, who came here with the
American Relief Administration as
cashier
There's no doubt that the soviet
government will continue going to
the right as opposed to the rcd let,
in its economic policy" said Mr..
Tordy So soon as Russia can get
her transportation system righted 80
big fraghts can be handled, many Of
her present problems will correct
themselves One of these would be
the famine. There's enough food in
Russia II its distribution can be e,
fected
Russia has not been exploited.
She only needs 10 start 10 work. she
is far richer than the western coun-
tries of Europe Germany was far
worse off than Russia when the wa
ended, but she started to work, and
that is why she will get along. d.
spite what may be said, Germany aAd
England are doing business here, aC |
will more,
"Russia's finances are conducted
by the Jews, and this is a hopeful
fact as they are excellent bankers.
The new national bank has even
taken back the old name of the Rus
sian Imperial bank for its daily ex-
change quotations, and this litte
fact shows how the tide SETS"