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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07
RATLEDCE CASE TO
Be. HEARD TOMORROW
At His Request It Was Con-
tinued When Called in
City Court Today.

In the City Court this morning the
case OF Clarence ". Ratledge, former
LEGAL automobile dealer, facing charges
In connection with motor car thefts In
this State. was continued until tomor-
row at the request of Robert q. Hnr-
man, his counsel.
Four charges OF larceny have been
lodged against Ratledge and Assistant
City Solicitor Green announced that
an additional charge. that OF violating
the state liquor law by having an
Illegal amount OF intoxicants In his
possession, will also be placed against
him.
The charges OF larceny are ns fol-
lows: On May 81. the theft of a Ford
sedan owned by Harry Yelmer: on
April 30. the theft of a Ford touring
car owned by Tilghman c. Hubbert OF
Glynrich; on May II, the larceny Of
an automobile tire. owned by the
Wilckens-Stsats Co; on Juno s, the
larceny OF an automobile tire owned
by w. s. Holton. The liquor charge
Is dated June ~.
Following his unexpected surrender
to the local police yesterday afternoon
Ratledge was released on $500 which
was furnished by Thomas Claring-
bold of Newark. who went 10 the po-
lice station with him.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07
ROTARY CLUB RENEWS
EFFORTS TO IMPROVE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Resolution Adopted at Today's
Meeting Reaffirming Pledge
Of Last April.
PLANS AGGRESSIVE WORK

That the Rotary Club meant exactly
what II said. last spring, when IL de-
clared itself 10 work for better nut
nicipal and county government. was
proved Mt today's luncheon meeting
In the Hotel dp Pont. when the fol-
lowing was unanimously adopted:
Whereas, The Rotary Club of Will
mington on the I27th dv of April. A. d.
ls22, adopted a resolution as follows:
Whereas. II is the Judgment of
the Rotary Club that no greater
service can he rendered 10 the
public by It's members than the
taking OF a proper interest In mat
ters pertaining to local self-gov-
ernment, and
Whereas. The governmental
functions lodged by law in the
Mayor and Council OF Wilmington
and the county of New Castle af-
feet most materially the life and
welfare of every inhabitant of
said governmental districts, and
Whereas Years Of experience
indicate that said governmental
agencies can be greatly improved
by n more efficient organization
and by more businesslike admins
tration,
Now Therefore be II Resolved.
That the Rotary Club does hereby
pledge itself 10 take such steps as
will tend to improve our county
and city government and that our
committee in charge thereof
take immediate steps 80 this end"
Now. therefore be it resolved. That
the Rotary Club OF Wilmington re-
affirms its belief in the declarations
set forth in the aforesaid resolution
and hereby directs its Public Affairs
Committee to take such steps as will
in its judgment most likely bring
about the consummation OF the results
desired. and we do further pledge to
them our fullest support and CO.
operation 10 this end"
The resolution was offered by
Everett c. Johnson. in behalf of the
chairman Of the committee, who was
unable 10 attend.
The Rotary Club has for some time
been striving TO help improve the gov
ernmental affairs of the city, county
and State. II favored the municipal
movement in that behalf during the
last session OF the Legislature, being,
in fact, one OF the prime movers in
that behalf. Though the project did
not succeed at that time, the Ro-
tarians have not relaxed their inter-
est. They are hopeful. It has been
learned from some OF the members.
that the movement viii become so
general next winter that the Legisla-
ture cannot afford to turn a deaf ear
10 the demand for such enactments as
may be considered necessary to bring
about the desired changes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07
HARD COAL MINERS
MEET TO FORMALLY
END LONG WALk0UT
Opposition to Ratification of
Agreement With Operators
Will be Beaten, Lewis Says.
is REGARDED AS IMPOTENT
by Associated Press to Every Evening.

by Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Wilkes-Barre, Pa, Sept. T.--Delc-
gates representing the anthracite
miners. called 10 ratify the settlement
between operators and hard coal
miners that would end the Suspension
which has continued for FIVE monthe.
got down to work today In an effort to
ratify the peace pact az soon as pos
sible.
The convention started yes,erday
with the appointment OF credentials
and other committees,
Today the delegates gave their at-
tention TO an analysis and interpre-
tation Of the settlement between them
selves and their employers which. with
ratification by the convention. would
mean that the miners could start work
again by next Monday.
Opposition to the plan Il was under
stood would come from local unions
In the Shamokln. Plttston and Old
Forge districts but John l.. Lewis. in
ternauonal president OF tho mine
workers union stated there was moth
ing TO fear as far as ratification was
concerned
OF the possible 400 local unions rep
resented. II wes pointed out about a
dozen had instructed their delegates 10
oppose any agreement with the opera
tors that did not call for an extensIon
OF the old wage scale untl1 April /.
1924 or recognition OF tho demands
OF the miners formulated at Shamokin
and commonly referred 10 as the sha-
mokin dema nds.
Leaders Of the minority element
however, were much IN evidence and
showed q desire 10 fight the peace pact
as earnestly as It's proponents advo-
Gated Its acceptance.
The convention got under way al
1o.4b and was delayed pending the
arrival OF Mr.. Lewis. His entrance in
TO the convention hall was greeted with
cheers and jeers.
Mr.. Lewis took the chair in place
OF Thomas Kennedy. district presl-
dent. OF Hezelton. and called for the
report OF the credentials committee
The secretaries OF the three districts
naNed the delegates and the votes
which they represented
Prior 10 calling the convention to or
der, there was re>tlessness among the
delegates. some Of whom called for
Enoch Williams, secretary treasurer
OF district No. I. opposed to the set
tlement, to make a speech.
In reading the number Of votes ac-
credited to each delegate, however
Williams was given only one vote by
the spokesman for district No. /.
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cratic State Senators voted
against It.
That record, however, will fool
no intelligent and discerning VIII
mingtonian.
The Republican vote represents
a Republican Senatorial partner
ship with the foes Of real charter
reform. who. with the assistance
or Senator Robertson, loaded the
bill for the express purpose OF
forcing the Democratic State Sem
ators TO vote against Ii and en-
deavoring to unload upon them, In
the public mind. responsibility for
the charter defeat.
But the game has failed to work.
A betrayed and an indignant Will
mington electorate knows that the
real destroyer of the new city
charter bill Is Senator Robert
son and that his action represents
a willingness on his part to take
orders from small political
group. working under cover, and.
In doing so, to snap his fingers
In the face Of. the Wilmington
public.
Senator Robertson had an op-
portunity to pass into history as
the Father OF the New City Chart
or. HE HAS PREFERRED TO
PASS INTO HISTORY AS THE
BETRAYER OF THE NEW
CITY CHARTER.
II Is a strange choice for him TO
make, but he has made it. and
that, too. at the instance of those
who doubtless were delighted to
use him as legislative tool TO
carry out their scheme TO defeat
the desire OF the public.
Having used him. they have left
him to hold the bag, and he will
md it heavy hurdenl
Senator Robertson Is a candi-
date for denomination at the Re-
publican county primaries to be
held next Saturday afternoon.
VIII the Republican voters OF
the First Senatorial district in
dorse the man who thus BETRAYED
the cause OF the new City Chart
er. In which they and all other
good citizens Of Wilmington We're
SO deeply interested?
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07
LEAGUE DEBATE WAITS
FOR BRITISH PREMIER
Discussion Held Up Until Lloyd
George Arrives and
is Heard.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

oeeva, Sept. THE League Of Ma
tons assembly today continued It's
discussion Of the report on the work b
ing OF the council. although interest
In the debate is oyershadowed by the
prospect that prime Minister Lloyd
George Of Great Britain may come to
take part in the proceedings.
The possibility Of his attendance has
deferred number Of speakers from
taking the platform, as they hesitate
to express themselves on subjects
which may be threshed out after his
arrival
The various regular committees
took up their duties yesterday and
are expected to report in time for the
assembly to adjourn by the end Of the
month.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07
RADIO GAVE WEDDING
RECORD AUDIENCE

Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington, Sept. Tho
worlds record fer wedding au-
dience undoubtedly Is held today
d by Mr.. and Mrs. John ii. Col.
lier, OF this city, whose matri-
monial vows added to tho gayety
OF the program enjoyed last
night by all radio fans within
range.
Reused to romantic mood first
by the strains of the Lohengrin
Wedding March, floating from
the organ OF the Church of the
Covenant, the radio listeners
then wondered II Il was the real
things. and were not disappoint-
ed 10 hear the entire ceremony,
with the responses of the bride
and bridegroom. coming to them
through a broadcasting apparat-
us installed near the pulpit. The
apparatus has been used for the
broadcasting of sermons but 1t
is believed It scored an innova-
tion last night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07
THREE PERSONS HURT
WHEN BUS AND TRUCK.
RUN TOGETHER.
Collision Occurred on Lincoln
Highway Near MARSHALL
ton Yesterday Afternoon.
OTHER MOTOR ACCIDENTS

" Three persons were injured. one of
them possibly seriously. In n crash
between n bus, reported TO belong to
the Ration line, operating between
Marshallton and Wilmington. and Il
truck owned by August j. Beste. of
Giynrich, just outside OF Marshallton
yesterday afternoon.
The injured are: Raymond Rich
ardson' 22 years old. of 1910 West
street, who was badly hurt about the
back and hips: Miss Margaret Hart
ley ID years old. OF 62s South Rroome
street, and Miss Emma Wright. 20
years old. OF Rodney street near Sec
ond.
Mr.. Richardson. who Sustained the
most severe injuries OF the three bus
passengers. was first taken TO his home.
Later, however. he was removed 10
the Physicians and Surgeons Hos
pital, where an N-ray examination
today showed that several ribs
hed been fractured. His con-
ul'ion was reported as fair
tnis afternoon. The young women
were lacerated about the face and
Continued on page 6
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07
Senator Robertson Holds the Bap
From Evening Journal, March 10. 1871.

-
Certain Republican politicians
who are eager to prevent charter
reform in Wilmington loaded the
city charter bill with partisan
ticket dynamite and discretionary
city manager Maximite. lighted the
short fuse. handed it to State Sem
ator James w. Robertson, and di-
rected him 10 explode 1t In the
faces Of his Democratic COL
leagues In the State Senate and
also in the faces of the thous-
ands Of Wilminstopians who have
petitioned the Legislature for a
new and businesslike charter for
our city.
With humiliating subserviency
and with utter disregard FOR ex-
pressed and implied pledges to the
people, including associate mem
bers OF the Kiwanis Club, he at
tempted to carry out the orders
OF his political masters.
These political masters had
three prime objects in view.
One was to kill on the new city
charter and to veneer the rem
nants with what in reality would
be fake vote In the Senate in
support OF real charter reform.
Another was to kill OF State
Senator Robertson. for whom
they had been cunning covertly
for years and who fell into their
trap 30 readily as to make his act
truly laughable.
And yet another was to put the
Democratic State Senators in such
n position that they would be COM
PEELED TO vote against the new
charter bill. not because they were
opposed to new charter, but be-
cause, with the foolish connivance
OF Senator Robertson. tho Republi-
can charter obstructionists load
ed the charter bill with eleventh
hour amendments which not only
could not be accepted by self
specting Democratic State Sena-
tors, but which, by the same token.
could not be accepted by true
friends Of charter reform for Will
mington.
AS the Senate record now stands.
IT shows that all the Republican
State Senators voted for the city
charter bill. while all the Demo-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07
RAILROADS STATUS
OUTLINED BY DAVE
At BANKERS MEETING
Told of Their Relation to the
Public at State Conven-
ton in Rehoboth.
OFFICERS TO BE ELECTED

Special Dispatch TO Every Evening.
Rehoboth Beach. Sept. THE Della
ware Bankers Association is holding
its annual meeting here today. In ad-
dition to the election OF officers, ad-
dresses by several authorities on mat
ters incidental to banking and bust
ness featured the meeting.
Grosvenor Dave. former editor of
The Nations Business, the cfi ief speak
or. discussed "rhe Railroads and the
Public" This he did by invitation of
the Association of Railway Executives,
railroad officials themselves not being
able at the present time 10 attend
many public meetings.
The election will be held this after
noon, when officers for the ensuing
year will be chosen; also delegates to
the annual meeting Of the American
Bankers Association, which will be
held In New York the first week OF
October. a Delaware member of the
National Associations executive coun-
ell to succeed Charles r. Miller. Della
wares vice-president of the National
Association 10 succeed Robert z.
Robinson. Delaware's member and al
ternate of the National Associations
nominating committee and Delaware'e
presidents of the trust company
and savings, national and state bank
divisions of the National Association.
Railroads and the Public.
The address of Mr.. Dave was ex-
temporaneous and based upon quee-
lions submitted by the members of the
Bankers Association. He explained
that the approaching centennial Of
railroads in America was an appropri-
ate time for considering their In
fluence in the development of the
United States. He showed how from
the act OF Charles Carroll Of Carollton
in laying the first stone tie In Balti-
more in 1927, had come development
OF more than 250,0O0 miles OF railroad
and over 100000 miles of trackage
This led to a historic survey OF the
way the financing OF the railroads wac
made possible, including the grants
OF intrinsically worthless land to the
great Trunk Trans-Continental Lines
In response TO the general question
as 10 the influence OF the railroads
upon development, Mr. Dave xavc
many instances of the direct 'conncc-
ton between the railroad and the de-
velopment. showing in other words
that the railroad preceded the develop
ment and therefore accounted for It..
As an example. he mentioned the
Bangor and Aroostook and the de-
Continued on page 2.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07
DEMOCRATS TO ORGANIZE
IN DOVER NEXT THURSDAY

The organization meeting OF the
Democratic State Committee. sched-
uled for today. has been postponed un-
III next Wednesday. in the Hotel
Richardson. Dover. at 11.30 o'clock,
standard time.
The meeting wa postponed at the
request OF a number OF COMMITTEES
members in order that It may not con-
fi!ct with the State Fair.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07
HOPE FOR MINERS FADES.
New Obstacles May Bar Res
cuers From Gold Mine 13
Days Longer.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

Jackson, Cal. Sept. 7.-Hopes that
the buried miners In the Argonaat
shaft would be reached by rescue
crews which have been tunnelirg few
erishly since week ago Sunday
night. In time to bring out alive the
entrapped men. faded after It became
known early today that rescuers bur
rowing from the S.60o-foot level of the
Kennedy workings have yet to pierce
1888 feet OF caved-in debris and timbers
and 29iS feet of solid rock.
Unless better conditions are en-
countered, 1t was believed by some
mining experts here that it will be
closer to la than to seven days before
tn, task IS accomplished.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07
FRED L. WILEY DEAD.
BridgevilIe Postmaster Expire 8
in Philadelphia
Hospital.
ecial Dispatch TO Every Evening.

Special Dispatch TO Every Evening.
Bridgeville, Sept. Fired l.. Wiley.
4S years old. postmaster here, died
In the Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia.
late yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Wiley had been in poor health
for some time and was taken to the
hospital week ago. He was a Dem
ocrat and had served nearly eight
years as postmaster, bringing the Office
from third to second class. He Is sur
yiyed by his wife and three children
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07
REFUGEES POUR into SMYRNA.
FLEEING VICTORIOUS TURKS;
GREEK KING QUITS CAPITAL
zOOOOO Civilians Follow Retreating Armies Of Consan-
tine in Terror Of Old Foe; Americans Take Initiative
tor Relief and to Fight Against Peslence; No Entente
Ships for Rescue, London Says
b. Associated Press 70 Every Evening.

b. Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Smyrna. Sept. 7.--G.3o p. ro)--Tbs
situation in Smyrna at noon vas
growing more critical.
The British are removing Some Of
their Nationais in merchantmen, post
ing destroyers to cover their en-
bnrkation.
The French and Italians have landed
marines and have called on their male
nationals to serve as volunteer
corps.
Greek troops from Thrace. with
VenezeiIst officers, have arrived and
are organizing resistance.
Constantinople. Sept. The 2O0,-
600 Greek and Armenian refugees
from tho Interior Of Asia Minor who
are pouring into Smyrna. present A
tremendous relief problem. The first
steps for preventing threatened epl-
denies and wholesale starvation wers
taken today at a conference Of Arneri-
can Relief agencies. presided over by
Rear Admiral Mark T.. Bristol, T. :.
n, at which the Smyrna Emergency
Relief Committee was organized.
The committee Is composed Of rep
resentatiyes Of the Near East Relief.
the American Red Cross. the Arneri-
can Mission Board. .@the Young Mems
Christian Association and the Young
Women's Christian Association. These
organizations are besieged with ap-
peals 70 ship Immediately all available
supplies Of medicines and foodstuffs
and experienced relief workers D
Smyrna.
The MESA ges picture the deplorabIe
plight Of the refugees who are forced
20 abandon everything for a trek OK
several days under broillng sun.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07
BRITAIN MAY STRIKE REDS.
Insists if Seized Ships Are Not
Freed She Will Send War
ships to Retake Them.
By Associated Press to Every Evening.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Batum, Sept Russian Port au-
thorities have seized two more British
vessels. When the British flag was
lowered. the soviet military band
struck up God Save the King" after
which the red flag was hoisted TO the
strains Of the "Internationale.'
Word has been received here from
Constantinople that if the ships ars
not released, the British will dispatch
a feet OF destroyers TO Batum and
forcibly take them.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07
Amnsemenrs TonIgh.

Playhouse Echoes of Broadway. =
Garrickz-" Alias Jimmy Valentine. ;
Aldine-Vaudeville.
Queen The Top oil New York"
Majestic Fast Mail
Arcadia Man to Man.
Sayoy-The Sleep Walker"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07
NEGRO VETERANS CELEBRATE.


BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Des Moines. Iowa, Sept. 1.-Two
thousand colored veterans who fought
on the Union side in 1865. Will hold
their first national reunion at the
Grand Army OF the Republic encamp-
ment here September "a to 20. More
than 1000 negro soldiers fought on
the Union side in the Civil War.
On Sunday. the opening day, patri-
otto services Will be held in all the
colored churches of the city. G.. A. r.
veterans will occupy puipits and fur
nish musical programs wherever pos
s!ble. On Wednesday. the colored vet
erans will be taken for motor trip
about the city after which they Will be
entertained at the publishing plant Of
e. T. Meredith, former u. s. Sec
retary OF Agriculture.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07
Harry Chapman stIn Missing.

Harry Chapman, member Of Truck
Company No. ], of the fire depart
ment, is still missing. The fireman
was on his vacation last week, but
was supposed to have reported for
duty laet Monday morning. He failed
TO put in an appearance on that day
and, in fact, Fire Chief William ].
Lutz stated this morning that he had
no word from the man this week and
he has no knowledge Of when he in
tends TO return TO duty.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07
Liberty Bond Quotations.

New York, Sept Liberty bond
quotations al l p. M: Three and a
half's. lo0.s2; first 44's, lo0.54; sec
ond Az s, 100.24; third AIS, 1oo. .2S /;
fourth ANS. loo.4S: Victory 4A,s
(uncalled), 10000; do. Called, 100 30.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07
Accused of Cruelty

Before Magistrate Black today Mrs.
John Lopman was charged by Dog
Catcher Kopp with cruelty treating a
dog. "A fine of $40 was imposed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07
Weather Forecast.

8y Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington, Sept Weather fore-.
cast for Delaware:
Unsettled this afternoon, partly
cloudy tonight and Friday slightiv
lower temperature tonight; gentle to
moderate northeast winds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07

Atilla, Cuba, Sept. Lieut.. Walter
Hinton, in command of the seaplane
Cahpaio Correia, after spending the
night at this port. resumed his flight
to Brazil this morning. taking of at
40 o'clock for Port Au Prince, Haiti.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07

Eversharp pencils. Waterman pens.
Engraving free. Brofsky. s25 Market
street.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07

For Clover Dairy SAT. MIX pbon.
l540-1541.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07
FEAR TOO MANY GERMANS
FOR FRANCE RFBTUDIyG

Paris. Sept Senator De Luber-
sac. explaining in Le Journal his ar-
with Hugo SHINES. Ger
man financier. for reconstruction work
in the former battle zones. said It WAS
thought best 10 make n much use
as possible Of German labor. The ef-
feet OF having too many German work
ers in the devastated regions, how
ever, was feared and by the arrange
ment adopted the.greater part Of that
labor will he utilized in Germany.
As regards the commission OF six
per cent TO be paid the German manu-
facturers. he considered II better TO
publish the amount OF the commission
lest II be said there were concealed
profits of 20 or 30 per cent in which
respect he was in agreement with the
French contractors. builders and arch
itects' federations.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07

IL you need a cook call 220G-ask
for ad taker.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07

Berlin, Sept. Negotiations began
today between the Belgian financial
delegates and German government Of
ficials for the fotation OF the six
months treasury 20 be given Belgium
in lieu Of cash under the recent deci-
sion OF the Preparations Commission
No prediction could he hazaTded as
TO Germany's ability 20 satisfy the
Belgian demands for security, but
NJ. Bemelmans. Belgian delegate, is
confident that an acceptable solution
will be reached.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-07

Mundy Bros. sells furniture. Phon.
7z90.-Adv.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1922-12-23

man can enter this club. We've a
writ of injunction keeping you out"
Five minutes later the door was
well splintered by well directed kicks,
and Mr. Cafferty and the owners of
the raucous voices were escorted to
the pO1ice station