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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-15
ULSTER FRONT QUIET.
But Crucial Times in Ireiand's 3
Civil War Regarded as
Imminent.
BY Associated Press to Every Evenins.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
London, Feb. f5-Twenty-four hours
Of calm on the Ulster frontier, where
forces Of the north and south are fac
ing each other has brought soma re-
Lief from the tension surrounding the
Irish situation. The statement by
Lord High Chancellor 3irkenhead
yesterday. however. that, "in the next
few weeks we are going through the
most grave and critical period probably
in living memory" IS generally regard
ed as in no particular overdrawn.
Michael Collins assertion that he
was IN a position 10 obtain the rslea Sc
q number OF the kidnapped Unionis.s
VAS received here with relief, but Il Is
evident the feeling in Ulster win not
moderate until all the captives are
freed.
The report current IN Belfast yes
terday that 70 OF the captive Union
lists had applied to the Ulster govern
ment for release of the Gaelic football
players held In the Derry Jan Is un-
confirmed, and has been positively de-
r'ed by Lieutenant Colonel w. B.
Spender, secretary TO the Ulster cab.-
net.
Michael Collins. who arrived In Lon
don this morning. had long confer
enee with Winston Churchill, secre-
tary FOR the colonies. at the colonial
Office during the forenoon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-15
SOFT COAL MINERS
WILL. STAND FIRM
AGAINST WAGE CUT
Delegates to National conven-
tlon Discuss Future Action H
Demands Are Refused.
MAY DECIDE ON STRIKE
By A..oclated Pre,s % Every pv,nlnx.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
indianapolis. Ind. Feb. 15s-The do
mand for retention OF the present
up for settlement today before tho
special convention OF the United Mine
Workers Of America.
Taking up the report OF the unions
wage scalc committee for considera-
tion item by item the delegates found
the frat important proposal was that
OF wages In the bitumInous industry.
Majority sentiment apparently fa-
vored indorsing the stand against ec-
cepting any wage reductions and de-
claring for the retention OF the pres
ent basic scales. Some delegates. how
ever. favor asking an increase. but
none had announced an intention Of
pressing an amendment to the com
mittee report. Other proposals. named
tain OF Endorsement. Including that OF
calling for wage increases for the an
thracite workers.
As soon an the demands were dis
posed OF, tho program OF adrninistra-
ton leaders was for the convention
policy. which was part OF the scale
10 consider the committee action "
report and included the threat of 9
strike by all union miners on Apri
/. In the event no wage agreement II
reached before then. Debate on GONE
items Of the report was expected to de.
lay completion OF the convention.
work until late in tho day, and per.
hnps extend tho work into tomorrow
Leaders. however, proposed to con.
fine convention action today 10 the re.
port. plan which would defer an,
fight in behalf OF Alexander Howat
the deposed Kansas leader, into tn.
last stages of the convention. Sup
portcrs OF international president ,Tohr
l.. Lewis. who expelled Mr.. Howa
! from the union because Of his refuss
to order strikers back 10 work, seenle,
In control Of the convention, and an
/ effort in behalf OF the former Ksn.a
union chief wns expected TO be mad
on the credentials committee report
| Administration supporters from Kan
sas were seated as delegates at IN
opening session OF the convention an
no contests from Kansas were pendin
before the credentials committe.
which continued work today on othe
contested seats.
Kansas Conducts 0wn Fight.
Howat began hts own fight for
sent In the convention when the ses
Continued on page G.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-15
OPERATORS Do NOT FEAR
SOFT COAL STRIKE
Assert Non-Union Mines Can
Keep Manufacturers
Fully Supplied.
BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.

by AssocfAtsd Press 70 EVERY Evening.
Washington. Feb. ia national
strike In the union coal fields can be
maintained In the United States for
several months without serious in
convenience 10 consumers according
TO evidence by operators put before
the Interstate Commerce Commission
today in the general rate hearing now
going on.
Tho commission, taking cognizance
OF threatened stoppage OF production
In the union fields on April /. asked
j. ID. A. Morrow. vice-president OF the
National Coal Association. for statis-
tics covering the situation The re-
sulting report filed today estimated
that non-union coal fields have nm an
nual output capacity OF 295, 5,146, ,00o
tons. or a weekly average production
of $4,000 tons. This was on the
basis Of conditions in 1918, Mr.. Nor
row said, adding that alterations had
increased the number and capacity
Of non-union mines to approximately
100000 daily.
Consumption OF bituminous coal In
the United States at present is T.
100000 per, week, the report showed
with material decrease In sight
after April l because OF warm weather
In addition 100000 tons OF coal were
said TO be in stock on January /. with
many consumers OF coal increasing
their supplies.
The only danger 10 consumers In
the strike. he said. would be from In
terruption in railroad traffic, which
would stop the movement Of coal
from non-union mines.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-15
POLICE HOT ON THE
TRAIL OF DEALERS
IN NARCOTIC DRUGS
Chief Haunts Have Been Lo-
Gated and Offenders Are
Being Rounded Up.
BACKED By THE COURTS

Dope" dealers and addicts are
scurrying for cover since the police
have begun 70 wipe out the narcotic
drug traffic. which has increased
seriously within the past year.
About a score of men and women
some addicts and others peddlers have
been taken into custody within the
past month. Three men and two wo-
men were arrested last night.
The haunts OF the "snowbirjs' are
confined mainly to two sections OF the
east side Klund street Is the centre
and on the west side "Bloodheld." IN
the vicinity OF Lafayette street and
Second and Washington. Superinten-
dent OF Police Black laid plans for the
crusade about month ago since Their
officers have been on the trails OF eus-
poets. The police are highly elatec
with the success OF the crusade. The
judges OF the Municipal Court ar.
supporting the police. imposing the
maximum sentence OF three years i'm.
prisonment and $1,000 fine in mos,
cases. where prisoners are convicted
OF possessing dope" or hypodermie
needles or OF selling narcotic drugs.
Detectives Pierce, Riley and Wal
lace rounded up the group last night
In Municipal Court today Marsare'
Daniels and James Mason. colored
admitted that they were under parole
as atdicts and were recommitted &C
the workhouse.
Frank Brooks. Annie Turner ant
Maggie Walters, all colored. were helt
under $4,000 bail for hearing Frida,
OF charges OF possessing narcotic drug,
and hypodernic needles.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-15
BONUS PROPOSITION
WAITS ON PRESIDENT
Congress Looking for White
House Announcement on
Ways and Means.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Washington. Feb. 1b.--The Senate
and House committees charged with
the framing OF soldiers bonus bill
continued 60 mark time today In their
consideration of the question of how
the necessary funds should be raised
In expectation OF receiving from presi-
dent Harding formal expression OF
his views In the matter. 1t was be-
lleved the letter which II had been
announced at the White House the
| President would send 10 the chairman
| of the committees for this purpose
would be transmitted today.
| At the White House yesterday the
executive was represented as viewing
as lmpracticahle the financing Of the
bonus in any large sums at this time
by bond Issue. while At the same
time he was said 90 be unalterably op-
posed to the suggested eighi-point tax
program or u return to any OF the
taxes thqt have been repealed.
| The President. ~ was emphasized
had not lost sight OF promises made
by Republicans Ia the 1920 primaries
but his attitude. Il was added. had "a
bo that OF finding sane and defens-
iblc condition OF fulfllmeut df those
promises on the one hand. and hav-
ing regard for restored stability on the
other.
| Representative Mondcll of wyorn.
Ing during 6 visit TO the White House
said pending appropriation billr, par.
| ticularly those for the navy and army
would be ccr'itinized carefully with a
view TO slashes that would provide ?
good measure OF the money needed
Il was his thought that any deficiency
could be made up through "a. issu,
of short term treasury certificates.
Mr.. Mondell did not sec Presiden,
Harding, who was understood TO b.
| preparing a letter TO Chairman Nc.
Cumber OF the Senate finance commit.
tee, setting forth his views agains
the suggested eight point program an,
an Issue of five-year treasury notes
Pending receipt OF that letter III.
Joint conference between ma1orit,
members OF the finance committee ant
tho House ways and means committe,
on the bonus problem was suspend
ed
short term note issue 10 provid,
FUNDS for the bonus apparently still
was uppermost today In the minds
OF some of the senators dealing witt
the problem, but they were keeping al
open mind until they had received tn,
Presidents letter. 1t was understood
however, that all of them did no
share the administratlon's views a.
TO the probable effect Of such an 4.
sue on the refunding operations of III,
government.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-15
SAYS BONUS WILL REACT
AGAINST THE DISABLED

Washington. Feb. 1b,--Oppo-
sition to = general soldiers
bonus on the ground that It
will react against tho interests
OF the disabled In set forth
strongly In an article by 3.
I.ovenbein In the Veterans
Magazine this week.
Mr.. IIovenbein points out to
service men who have believed
that their bonus money would
be paid In a single sum that the
bill proposes that they receive II
In installments OF $50 and wait
two years and a half to get
their money in full.
Tho passage OF the cash
bonus feature" he says. would
mean that thu appropriations
for vocational training and
other benefits for disabled men
IN the future must be curtailed
and that while thousands who
made NJ material sacrifice arc
enjoying the gratuities, thou
sands OF tho disabled would be
paying for II with their lives
and with tho sacrifice OF their
opportunities 10 win hack their
pre-wpr positions In tho strug-
gle for existence"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-15
SUGGESTS BATTER TO
BTBAL FIRST BASE
Associatsd prssa 70 Every Ev.nins

Preea To Every Evening
Chicago. Feb. 15.--9peeding UP
baseball BY permitting q batter
20 steal first base. IL . susges-
ton that has Judge X. ~. Lam
dis. baseball commissions,
guessing today.
Ths commissioners received a
letter from Newton G. 9illham.
a Kansas City. Mo-, attorney, in
which no suggests that tho theft
privilege OF = batter would or
set the scientific pitching"
which. tho attorney thinks,
slows up the game from a fans
viewpoint The 'ins" and
"outs' OF the game arc not prop
erly balanced, according 20 Mr..
0illham, who believes the SCI
entirc pitching often makes an
inning tamo affair with the
batsmen being moved down one.
two, three.
Let the batter steal first base"
wrote tho Missouri lawyer. "and
this advantage Of a pitcher over
q batter will be equolIyeds"
Judge lands and local base
BAH men. however. are puzzled
as to just how batter would
be oble TO steal first base with
the pitcher having his eyes con-
stantly on him.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-15
Traffic Cop Prevents Blaze.

Quick action on the part OF Traffic
Officer Regenauer. stationed at Ninth
and Market streets. averted fire this
morning about $40 o'clock in the build
ing at the southeast corner OF Ninth
and Shipley streets. c. ]. Freeney, a
driver for James S. Lowe. discovered
a blaze In the basement OF the place
where X. A. Horner Company have
their printing office. He, notified the
policeman who broke in the door and
found gas stove had been pulled
from the wall and the rubber tube
connecting 1t with the pipe In the wall
had been ignited. He stamped out the
FIRE before there was any damage to
the place. BY his act It was not nee
essary to call any OF the fire companies
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-15
FRANK VASSALO SAYS
he WAS ROBBED OF
$4,000 BY GUNMEN
Because Of Theft, Which Oc-
ourred In New York, His
Firm 10 Bankrupt.
COURT is APPEALED Il

with tho Ming OF q bankruptcy Pc
tition for the firm of vaasalo Broth
ers. fruit dealers. at ia East Fourth
street. there has come to light the
story of the robbery OF Frank Vas
salo. a member OF the frm, who was
held UP by two men In New York
City and robbed OF about s<6oo In
cash. a diamond ring worth $500 and
a stick pin. according to a story told
by Frank TO an Every Evening man
today.
The Vnasalo Brothers. had bought
about $4,000 worth OF fruit and veGe-
tables for the Christmas season from
Philadelphia wholesalers. When the
accounts were balanced on Saturday
night. December "a. Frank Vassalo
pocketcd about $4,000. tho proceeds Of
tho seasons sales. and, as the banks
were closed. was forced to take the
cnsh with him on HIS trip to his father.
at 2s6 East Tenth street. New York.
After visiting a brother In Hoboken
also, Frank purchased a, ticket for
this city At the Pennsylvania station
at Thirty-third street
Two strangers approached him "a
he was standing in a corner of the
station, reading a paper. and asked
for a match. He put his hand In his
vest pocket for tho match. when one
OF the mon said In low voice, Now
hand over your money" Vassalo
found the two men standing directly
In front OF him cutting OF tho view
OF other persons In the station. A
revolver was pointed Mt his breast.
Vassalo said he tried TO persuade
the men that he had no money, but
when they threatened TO kin him,
drew 5000 In bills from his vest pocket.
No attention was paid 10 his protests
that 1t was all the money he had and
he was compelled to hand out the
contents OF tbs other pockets. Each
/ hip pocket contained $4,000 in cash.
AZ he handed over tho money the men
noticed his diamond ring and demand
cd II also.
| When the bandits left him Vassalo
discovered that he had two torn ten
dollar bills In watch pocket.
| Vassalo said he was too much ex-
cited 10 think OF reporting the robbery
to the New York police.
! The theft has left the firm without
funds TO do business, Vassalo said
ard through Gebrge w. Lilly, a bank
ruptcy petition was filed In tho United
States Court here. An adjudication
was made and tho case referred to
/ Referee j. Rankin Davis.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-15
], \. WISER HURT
BY FALL FROM ENGINE
Evidently Misssd Hin Footing
and Was Hurled Into
ehsllpot Creek.

While descending from locono-
tive on the railroad bridge over She'll
,rt creek. IN the Edge Moore wards.
early thbe moii.ss. J. Harry WieAor
q yNrd engineer FOR the Pcnnsylvaria Ia
railroad. misssi his stcp. and. falling
hetween the ties ~ 'he bridge. WIS
plunged into the creek. number a
f~es hollow several ribs were broken
and he Was badly bruised. hut tn,
exact sEssnt ~ his injuries have not
ys, he~n sse<rfsined. He ~ hurried
20 the Homeopathic Hospital and X.
nay examinations are oclng made 20.
~.
Il y not known exsctly how Nn-
Wlss~r happeued 10 fall. but the cup.
poe1eicn y that be uas slightly daret
Nv Tho slcet fnd snow and missed IN,
f,otrust while slightlng from the en-.
gins Ne II ~ wears old and lives a,
7lis Washington street. He ha. beer
with the p-nnsyivnnia CO. FOR the pas
n ysars. The hospital authorities d,
not believe that his condition ls SER.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-15
BELFAST RIOTERS
AWED BY PRESENCE
OF ARMED FORCES
Death Toll Of Civil Disorders
Reaches Total Of Twenty
five Victims.
MANY BRUTAL MURDERS

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Belfast. Feb f5.~-At noon today Bel
fast was reported quiet, the presence
OF troops on the streets having had
the desired result Of checking the
operations Of the gunner which since
the beginning Of the present series Of
disorders have resulted in 25 deaths.
Conditions on the border also vsre re-
ported quiet With the exception Of
Constable O'Donneii. released from
Drogheda, county Louth, who has re-
turned 70 his barracks today. no ad-
ditlonal Unionist prisoners had been
released up to this afternoon
The report OF the death Of James
Rice. whose body was found late las,
night. says an armed gang bound his
hands behind his back. pulled hi.
coat over his head. tied q scarf over
.his eyes. kicked and Beat him and ther
ended his sufferings with bullets
There was early today. on the east
side Of the city. n section that has
been relatively immune Shots were
f'red into several private houses. Mag
gle Taggart was wounded IN the lung
Patrick Bradley, an income tax col
lector. was wounded In the stomach by
shots fired through the door OF hi,
house. The door OF Father OBrien's s
house wan sma shed by bullets and
Peter Keeney and Frank McHush were
severely wounded while In their houses
John orNeill. a postman. vas eho,
from side street while IN Falls road
His arm was broken.
Arrangements for the evacuation ot
the British troops from South ireland
we're resumed today after suspen.
sion lasting two days. At Dublin
preparations We're making for the
embarka ton OF 400 men.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-15
PERMANENT COURT
FOR WORLD PEACE
|. OPENS At THE HAGUE
Twelve Nations W1th PscMst
Ideals Represented by
Delegates.
MOORE REPRESENTS U. S.

nv Associated Press n Every Evening
The Hague, Fob. fsr--The Peaee
palace--wh3ch cynics during the vrr
AbeIed closed owing ~ bankruptcy
was the scene today of th~ insuTi-
raj session Of IN. Permanent Court %
international Jiintlce, the CONVERSIONS
Of the League Of Nations Tho event
was hailed by sIherents ~ pacirst
ideals as new milestono in the evc-
luionery progress OF the world to-
ward peace--9r, in tho words ~ Lord
Curzon, tho beginning OF new era
Of peace and concord among nations
At the opening session ne Judges
took the oath TO fulnll th-'r or'cos
''honorably, faithful. impsr.isiiy ana
conscientiously. In their future ST.
tings they are expected no, only %
clear UP such doubtful points IN IN
ternetional Law NJ may come before
thern, but also go Greats lawr when
sYor their nsed is apparent. rke fhe
preetors of ancient Rome.
The first meeting was hold IN IN.
great hall Of Justice. chapel-'iks
chamber. the carved oaken walls Il
which have not yet asrumef tho DARK
or tints OF age, but tho appointments
~ which combine 20 give the appro-
pirate atmosphere of judicial -o'ernri-
~.
Members Of the cour. rerr~~~-.
twelve nstionsli-ie. and ees.ern ard
western worlds. the judges, In accord
snce with tho law creating tho court.
po<ress tho qualification. required
in their respective countries for ap-
pointnent 70 the hfsher. jodiciai o.
| hce~. or are "joriscon~il's cr re~or-
/ nized courDetencs in international
law"
] The representative or ,ke United
states - John Bs-sett Moore.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-15
NEW DEVELOPMENT N
ElKTON BANK AFFAIRS
Northern Maryland Electric Co.
Not to Redeem Gilpin
Falls Stock.

Special Dispatch TO Every Evening
Elkton, Nd, Feb. 15.-The last re-
naming hope OF the depositors OF the
Second National Bank that the Sl21,-
900 worth OF stock in the Gilpin Falls
Electric Company. which the bank
held, would be redeemed was shatter-
cd today. when the Northern Mary
land Electric Company, which, accord
Ing to an announcement would take
over the stock. notified the bank off,
cials that they could not be considered
es probable purchasers.
William T. Warburton, president of
the bank, who purchased the stock.
and made the subsequent announce
ment that 1t would be redeemed, was
reported this afternoon as In a dying
condition. and is not expected TO live
the day out
The stockholders Of the bank held
a meeting this afternoon in tho mat
ter, and appointed committee com
prtsing Frank b. Evans, Reginald
Constable, and Henry M. MCCULLOUGH
all prominent residents, 10 make an
Investigation Rnd ascertain definitely
the exAct status OF the bank.
Depositors. uneasy about theil
money. have been pressing hank offc
ials and stockholders for state
ment concerning the bank. Report.
OF all kinds have been in circulation
and many persons having an interes
In the institution are In great anxlet,
concerning ito welfare.
1t is to satisfy these depositors an,
also themselves that the stocl1holderi
took this action today DR.. John II
lamar presided over the meeting ant
Reginald Constable acted as secretary
They announced that the committe,
would mike public statement within
few days regarding the bank
status. The national bank examine
has not finished his work, it Is said
but I'm effort will be made to go owe
the banks accounts.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-15
BUILDING PERMITS.

Plans have been approved and per-
hits iss'led by the building inspectors
ohce for the following projects:
Orange street, sl2; /. Chenski,
owner. Charles II. Tindsll & Son. con-
trsctors: repairs. s475.
Washington street. sls; Daniel Jes-
ter owner. Charles H. Tindall a Son,
contractors. repairs, 5000.
Washington street, 1903; Margaret
Whitehead. owner. additions, $500.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-15
OFFER FOR MUSCLE SHOALS
Alabama Power Company Is Fourth
&c Seek L. :. Property.

By Associated Press to Every r:vening.
Washington, Feb. 15.-Another offer
for the purchase and lease OF the
governments properties at Muscle
Shoals, Ala, was completed today and
arrangements made by It's sponsors,
the Alabama Power Company. for
immediate filing with Secretary
Weeks.
The offer was rendered by Thomas
Martin. acting for the Alabama Power
Company OF which ne is president.
and With Its submission the total
number of proposals received BY the
government for itS war acquired prop
'orties in AlabamaUkas brought TO four.
The new offer is expected TO be trans
mitted soon by Secretary Weeks to
Congress which has before It the offer
of Henry Ford.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-15
ORPHANS COURT

Judge Rice. in the Orphans Court,
today appointed Ethel NJ. Morgan
guardian OF John r. Morgan.
j. Frank Biggs petitioneA for the
partition of real estate of Mary Clay
ton Price, deceased. and an order Of
summons was issued.
Frank l.. Speakman made return OF
the sale of real estate OF Edward
McGinness. deceased. which was con-
lirmed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-15
WIN Net Visit Brueh~r.

On his promise 20 stay away from
hla brothers. home. Elwo.sd l.. Watson.
charged with breach of the peaces was
dissuiss,d In Municipal Court today
II would not - there nov n | was
invited. Judge Elwood said Walter
Watson of iios Railroad avenue said
hss brother had not snnoycl him for
some slrne after be had been released
= psAoo bond before
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-15
Stttr AT DOVER.

erccisi Dispatch 90 Every Evening
Dover. Feb. 1.-THE fall of snow.
while lsht IN lower Kent county
'od1N. hNs turned % rain and slcet.
NonY trcc~ arc loaded down with
lriel.. 4 limb from ore of tho large
aims on Dover Green broke md fell
90 no ground because ~ the heavy
weight ~ Tee md -lcet
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-15
|. S. HYDEMAN DEAD;
PROMINENT MERCHANT
Head of York Department
Store and officer of Ken
nard-PyIe Co.

York, Pa, Feb. 15.--Leon s. HYDE
man aged "a years, widely known
merchant, secretary and treasurer OF
the kennsrd-Pyle Co, In Wilmington.
Del, died at his home here yesterday
afternoon. following two recent opera
tions at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Bal
timore, for chronic peritonitis.
Mr.. Hydeman was president OF p.
Weist's Sons department store, one
Of the largest in York. Since taking
up his residence here he has display
ed keen interest IN civic movements
and was actively interested IN several
business enterprises.
He had many friends in Whining
ton. where he was very well known
and where he visited often while he
travelled He formerly was IN business
N Norris,own and New York City.
He is survived by his wife. three sons.
his mother. two brothers and a SIS
ter. The funeral will be held tomor-
row afternoon. with interment here.
The kennard PYLE stora In WI