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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-04
YOUNG ATTORNEYS
SUGGEST STATE
BAR ASSOCIATION
Legal Advisers Have knowl-
edge Of All Interests and Can
Speak Accurately. -.
MARVEL DINNER A SUCCESS

Out of the dinner given by Josish
Marvel TO l6 baby members" OF the
bar OF New Castle county, at the Will
mington Club last night may come the
establishment of a state bar associa-
tion.
The party, which in addition to the
host, comprised IL guests, the visitor
being ]. Barton Phillips of Alexandra.
Va, who happened to be in this city
and who is baby member" OF the
Virginia bar, proved one OF the most
enjoyable affairs in the legal expert
ence of the guests.
Mr.. Marvel. In addressing his guests.
reminisced a bit telling of his tribEla-
tons while a law student He urged
them TO be patient now, even as they
had been patient while students OF
the law, and that it was often times
patience that made an s'ttorney a most
valued berrister. He referred to the
action OF the American Bar Associa-
ton in trying TO raise the standards
OF education end qualification for ad-
mission TO the .bar In speaking of the
dinner, he mentioned the great asset
personal contact and acquaintance
ship one with the other would prove
to attorneys; that if they knew each
other, they could converse freely and
In this way the cause OF their clients
would benefit.
Mr.. Marvel then turned the speak
ing over TO the guests and each one
bad something to say about matters in
which they are interested. The ques
ton Of what the bar ought TO do in
favoring commendable legislation and
opposing legislation. that Is vicious was
discussed. The guests discussed the
value OF q state bar association. Del
aware has no such body, although the
matter has been suggested at various
times. The young attorneys believ-
ed that such a state body would be a
benefit because its members could
speak FOR every interest in the state
whether farmer or a manufacturer
or private citizen. Attorneys could
speak with greater freedom and accu-
rate knowledge Of the wishes of their
clients than any one else, they said.
and while the proposition has in times
past been opposed by some down state
sections, the action of the state body
would only be on matters that con-
cerned Delaware as q state. On bust
ness that AFFECTED the counties. the at
torneys from each county could ex-
press their wishes just the same as
they do now, with the three bar asso-
Citations, one In each county. There
was no action taken on the matter, but
because or the strong sentiment for Il.
1t 10 likely that the matter will not be
allowed TO die The siYf aGn ot+or,ays
e whose membership in the New Castle
county bar totals less than three years
were Joseph Handler, A. Ia. Polk.
George c. Herring. William Pricke.t
victor Barsky, Charles C. Keedy,
Henry MoKeoyn. s. Lester Levy.
Everett Il. Borton. William Salisbury.
George w. Lily, William G. MahafYy.
James r. Morford, II. Eugene Savery.
Leonard g. Hagner and John b. Jes-
ter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-04
BULLET PROOF THIEVES
. LOOT RAILROAD CARS
Four Suspects Arrested Con-
fess. Police Say. and Loot
is Recovered.

Three raids on loaded freight cars
in the Reading railway yards at Mary
land avenue and Reed street within
the past two weeks led TO the arrest
Of four Negroes on charges OF larceny.
yesterday afternoon. The latest raid
was made on Wednesday night, when
railroad police discovered the robbers
Just as they had completed their
work
Pistols were eInptied al four coIored
men fleeing from the car. Although
the thieves escaped. the railroad offi-
cers managed TO get q good descrip-
ton OF them. Yesterday afternoon.
City Detectives Kempski and Sutton
and Railroad officer Weldin rounde
up the four suspects After a long
examination, the men, according 10 the
detectives, admitted their guilt and
revealed the hiding place Of the stolen
goods. which comprised cigars and
shoes valued at about $500.
After q hearing in Municipal Court
today the four Negroes. who gave the
names Of John Broohns, Wilbert
Brown. Arthur Boggs and William
Everett. were each held in $500 BAH
for the grand jury.
Detective Iiempski testified that
they found four boxes Of cigars and
six pairs OF shoes buried In the ground
at Browns home and other loot a;
the home OF Boggs' mother. Brown
said he only watched and did not in
tend TO take part in the robbery ~
all until one Of the men asked him If
he wanted to make some easy moneys
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-04
ALL HARD COAL MINES
SHUT DOWN TIGHT
Many Strikers Sailing for Euro
pean Homes to Stay; Train
men Losing Jobs.

WiIkes-Barre. Pa, April THE
fourth day OF the suspension Of opera
tons in the anthracite coal fields OF
Pennsylvania found many Of the one
hundred and fifty FIVE thousand idle
mine workers seeking employment in
other local Industries. Others were
preparing to leave the district, some
for their old homes in foreign coun-
tries. Large numbers already have
left and each departing train carries
it's quota. Many withdrew their saw
ing from the banks and said they did
not expect 10 return.
With the exception Of the mainten-
anCe forces exempted under the sus-
pension order. the mines throughout
the three hard coal districes were de-
serted. None OF the collieries have
made ma attempt TO operate aud every
where quiet prevails. Reports from
all sections said the idle men were
obeying the injunction OF their union
leaders TO remain away from the mine
yards as one means OF avoiding
trouble. At Scotch Valley, near
Bloomsbury. where 1t was said the
Beaver Valley Coal Company would
attempt TO operate. no move was
made to work.
Local union officials OF the three
districts today were making efforts
to have reinstated certain mainten-
ance forces, who had been replaced by
monthly men and officials OF the col
lieries. Complaint that this had been
done by SOME OF the companies was
made by the district presidents to the
operators at their conference in New
York. The operators engaged in the
negotiations have declared against
such practice and were said TO have
assured the miners Representatives
that the matter quickly would be ad-
tusted.
Most Of the railroads piercing the
coal region are cutting down their
forces as result OF the tie-up. Hun
dreds OF coal train crews have been
laid or and a large number OF clerks
and repairmen will be affected il the
suspension is long continued. The
Erie shops at Susquehauna and Dun
more have been temporarily closed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-04
TWO AGED WOMEN IN
PERIL AS HOME At
CHR|ST|ANA BURNS
Store and Dwellings of Lewis
Thorpe Prey to Flames Evil
IDENTITY Started by Thieves.
LOSS MAY EXCEED $4,000

Fire. which Is believed to have been
started accidentally by burglars early
this morning, destroyed the store and
two dwellings of Lewis Thorpe, gro
Ger. at Christiana. and for a while
placed In grave danger the lives of
two OF his tenants Mrs. Wayne and
Mrs. Smslley, elderly women, who oc-
oupied one section of tho building.
Tho blaze was discovered in the rear
of the store and because OF the fact
that tobacco was found strewn about
tho rear entrance it is thought that
thieves may have entered the build
lng In the night and left burnt
matches or cigarette stumps thrown
carelessly around The building alone
was appraised at about 1900, and
this. in addition to the quantities of
groceries and provisions I'm stock, was
entirely destroyed. Whether the store
WIS robbed before the rre has not
been determined. The FIRE had already
gained headway when Il was discover
ed, which WAS between and O'Clock.
and the rooms or the building were
+ filed with smoke. The property com
prises tho store and two dwellings.
one OF which wac occupied by Mr.. and
Mrs. Thorpe and their two children.
and the other by Mrs, smalley and
Mrs. Wayne. who are both widowr
aud each about so years old.
Due TO inactivity. because of their
advanced age. and the confusion OF the
situation. the two women were unable
10 hurry from the building when they
lnar ..A -
come 90 their assistance and helm
them from the burning building.
In the meantime the Newark snd
New Castle fire companies had been
summoned and "A large crowd OF per
sons had gathered about the scene.
The flames spread rapidly and 70 was
not long before the building. which WAS
located on one of the prominent cor
ners of the town. was soon n mass
OF fame. Sparks were blown 90 nearby
buildings and several times IL was
thought that these might be DESTROYED
also
The good work OF the Goodwill Fire
Co. OF New Castle, which. responding
to telephone call. arrived shortly
after o'clock, saved the adjoining
3
ton OF the town from the fiames.
The firemen had 20 set their water
supply from the Christisna river and
this plan called into service 80 sec
tions, or sec feet ot hose The engine
was run down 60 the bridge croeslng
the stream and it required a section of
hose "a feet IN length 90 reach the
flevei az the water. Because OF the dis
tance OF the grade Il required great
lifting power 20 draw the water. but
once & was gotten under WAY the fears
OF the residents for the safety OF their
home. were banished
The Aetna Fire Co. OF Newark also
responded quickly 10 the alarm. II
was not called into service. however.
but its supply OF hose was used. The
fremen remained on duty until :
o'clock this morning. when the ore
had about subsidized and there was no
danger from the sparks or flames.
! Mr.. Thorpe. owner OF the destroy ed
buildings, has a farm not far from
here. which is tensnted at present.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-04
SAFETY ANGLE FOR
CLEANUP WEEK IS
ADDED TO. PROGRAM
Mayor Harvey Issues a Procla-
nation Designating To-
morrow Especially.
INSPECTION BEGAN TODAY

ToecuNities OF Ciean-up Week which
began yesterday, there has been added
new angle, TO be known as Clean-IJp
Ssfety-Day, so designated by Mayor
Harvey in proclamation issued to-
day. The date fixed for this. which is
Tor the securing OF attics and garrets
and cellars and "hideaway" cupboards
where trash and rubbish accumulate
- tomorrow. All residents are urged
TO make hssty inventory Of their
MONIES and determine what is needed
ana ~ OF use. The other things should
DE discarded and removed from the
home.
William NJ. Francis, Vice-Chakman
or the Cleanup Committee states that
Two extra fve-ton trucks were started
today. Extra men have been emplov
ed. bringing the total number of men
employed by Mr.. Francis. In this worl,
mp 70 l4O. He announced that every
request for cleaning up lots and AL
leys must be put in this week, 20 be
attended to by his cleanup squad.
Residents OF District No. met at
Madison Playground Association
HEADQUARTERS with George f. Lynch
presiding. They organized and are
busy on cleanup work.
Tatnan Playground Association met.
organized for cleanup work and re-
ports progress
Wawaset Maintenance Association
announces that Thursday will be OBJ
served as cleanup day at wawa set
Park.
Polish speaking and Italian speak
Ing policemen tell residents OF those
nationaiities the meaning of clean
up week.
Continued on page 6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-04
GRADE CROSSING At
STATE ROAD MAY Be
DISPENSED WITH
=. K. r. and State Highway De-
partment TO Share Cost OF
Elimination.
NEW ROAD WORK STARTED

The State Highway Department II
planning 10 build go miles of roads
thus bringing the total TO $40. which
Includes the whole system of high.
ways This total. though not com
pr'~ing the full quota OF Delaware
roads. still. is the beginning ~ better
roads and eventually VIII mean that
the State viii seek to improve .very
one " the s.es7 miles uf theNrueda nov,
existing IA the commonwealth. there.
BY making evesy country lane on q
par with the beat road IN tn. state
=. ID. Buck. the new highway chief
according 10 reports from Dover. i.
busy assigning. work FOR different Sec.
lions of the State o great interesi
to Delaware sutolet- 10 the reported
agreement by which the daugnrou,
crossing ., state Road Is 20 be .liml.
mated. bridge viii DO hurt and ths
fennsyNaDls trains will pass owe,
the road. This Qskes the erossina
easier for drivers aud does away viii
the danger 90 drivers. IL ls raid fhs
Highway Department will pay hall
the cost or the bridge. while the rail.
road win stand the rest OF the cost.
The highway from Tybout's Corner
10 81, Georges is being concreted, bat
that the road from 81. Georges "a
Odessa will not be touched this year
II is said. The department has beer
advised that New Castle county viii
build several roads. one beirg from st
Georges 90 Kirkwood
Figures compiled az the Highway
Department indicate that up TO the
present time Senator du Pont ha,
spent more than $4,000. 600 for the
boulevard he is giving the State. most
Of which is completed and already IN
use. Before the uncompleted task II
finished the cost OF the operation will
reach iS.b00.00o The length OF the
boulevard is over 100 miles and from
the Maryland line TO Georgetown
there - a 200-foot right-of- way.
On each side OF this road. In Sussex
county Senator du Pont is improving .
Il Ia landscape gardening and also
has a plant for botany experiment.
for the University OF Delaware.
The best way to show how the
people OF Delaware havo changed theiI
minds on roads has been given Ia
Dover in the following instance;
Several months ago the Highway
Commission advertised It's willingness:
10 hear delegations from different
sections OF Kent county. The meeting
was called for AT Dover Court House
This building was al once crowded
and overflow meetings were held. II
plainly denoted the interest taken in
roads, Looking back several years
one could readily see that at that
time IL was easy TO get "a crowd by
merely saying a protest meeting wa,
TO be held. In less than ten years tn,
community has become aroused &
the value Of good roads.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-04
SHOWS BUSINESS TO BE BETTER.
Increase of Fifty Per Cent In Employ
ment Reported In Eastern Cities.

Philadelphia, April Am increase
OF more than so per cent in employ
ment is shown by a survey Of II cities
from New Hampshire TO Georgia
made by the Philadelphia Chamber OF
Commerce. Not only are the number
Of opportunities for employment in
c-easing, but business in general Is op-
timistic as TO the future. the report
stated.
In response 10 the QUESTIONABLE sent
out by the chamber. 81 cities report
ed an increase in employment over
July. 1921. A decrease was shown In
only l3 cities. all of them in Pennsyl-
vania. Twenty-three showed neither
decrease nor increas Sc.
Among those showing the greatest
Improvement In employment were
New Haven, Bridgeport and Hartford,
Conn; Atlanta, Ga; Reading, Pa. /:
New York. BroolIlyn. Buffalo. Utica
and Binghamton. y. Y.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-04
ONLY ONE MINE KEEPS
SUSPENSION PLEDGE

Hszleton. Pa. April 4.-Oniy one
anthracite coal company IN the Haze
ton district is living up fully 10 the
suspension orders. according "a
Andrew Matt, district preside nj
OF the United Mine Workers.
Mattl said that al nearly eva,.,,
operation hoisting engineers a.
men pumpmen' electricians ana
others supposed to remain en duty re,
the protection OF property had haa,
displaced by bosses. The onl,. 49,.
ton, he said. was the A. S. Van w5elsla
estate, at Co'eraine, where forsc.s,. ].
hsve been Dismissed SO that tbe IN
en'pteo sass Of employees could ean.
tinue at their Jobs. 'e eui'-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-04
SAFETY CLEANUP DAY.

In accordance with the pro-
gram for Clean-Up Week. April
Sd to Sth, l hereby set aside
ss Safety Cleanup Day, We'd
nesday, April 5th.
On this day let the people OF
the City Of Wilmington. put
forth particular effort and
energy in cleaning all rubbish
and trash of every kind that
would In any way endanger
lives.
l especially appeal to the
school boys and girls to aid In
clearing all vacant lots that
are used by them as play
grounds, or such trash as tin
cans, broken bottles, bricks.
used lumber and the like. BY
the concerted and whole-hearted
action OF the school children OF
our city. thst the present num-
Der or accidents caused by
eluttered vacant lots can be re-
duced to a minimum.
further ask that the people
Of the city straighten up their
cellars, attics, and premises in
order that there may not be any
possibility OF accidents occurring.
Also I count on the help OF tho
school boys and girls In this
work.
Therefore, in order to curtail
the possibility OF accidents due
to unclean conditions, generally.
] request that wednesday, April
9th be observed by the whole
city MS Safety Clesn-Up Day.
Leroy Harvey, Mayor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-04
HULL SEES HOPES
FOR DEMOCRATS IN
DELAWARE THIS YEAR
Greatly Encouraged by Visit
Here and Conference
With Leaders.
REPUBLICANS ARE WORRIED

Special Dispatch From Every Evenings $
Washington Correspondent.
Washington, April s.--Today. be-
fore leaving on a trip through the
Middle West TO the Pacific Coast. 20
confer and advise with Democrats in
various States. Judge Cordeil Hull
chairman OF the Democratic National
Committee. discussed his visit 10 Del
aware last week, which. he said. was
profitable both 20 himself and the
Democrats or that State. lie said his
trip was not only profitable, but very
enjoyable, and he felt he had bee.
well paid for the trouble OF going.
My visit TO Delaware" Judge Hun
said. was, enjoyable, interesting. and
believe, materially profitable. The
two hours conference with the State
committee and many leading individ-
ual Democrats present at Dover, IN
which many phases OF party work
ahead were gone ever and outlined. ]
believe win mark the beginning af
regular and generally Increasing party
activities in the State from this time
until November.
''T found ali Delaware Democrats
alert, disposed 10 be active. and mar
ticu!arly anxious for the party welfare
discovered no insuperable obstacles
TO compact, united Democratic orga
nization in Delaware this year. and
this most likely would mean Demo
cratic success in November, from al
the information gathered during my
visit.
Il; is true. OF course. that Delau-s re
Democrats have been having their in
ternal differences, but these are now
less acute than they We're ia Pennsyl-
Vania, where the Democrats have re-
Gently got together, settled their mis-
understandings, banished all persona
antagonisms and fsctional feelings
Continued on page 9.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-04
STOCK MARKET RECALLS
WORLD WAR PERIOD
Prices Jump One to Three
Points, including SteeIs.
Motors. Oils, Lead.

By Associated Press 20 Every Evening
New YORK. April g. More than
COO 900 shares changed hands in
the FIRST two hours of 'odsy's trad
ing on the stock exchange. chiefly
~ gains ~ I 20 points. This
volume - business has not been
approae he'd since the excited mar
kets of Tho world wsr when daily
transaction of 500 900 70 almost
2ooo 600 shares were no, uucom-
mon
Todsy's dealings. like those ~ IN.
last Jew weeks. were made up largei,
Of Eissis. motors and oils. In many oI
which n broad and confident specuia
tive movement seems 20 bs under way
United states Steel made nov
nigh for the year AZ 9si. but reaote,
before noon with other favorites. IN,
temptation 80 take profits provins
pronounced factor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-04
ELECTRIC WIRES CUT
AT MINES IN PENNA.

Pitisburg. Pa, April FIRST dis
orders in the western Pennsylvania
coal district were reported from Fay
cite and Washington counties this
morning. where. the authorities stat
ed. high tension electric wires carry
ing current FOR coal mines had been
cut.
\ detail of state police had been
called Out the report said. TO dispense
a crowd endeavoring 70 induce nom
union men 10 leave their work.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-04
JAP SIBERIAN ARMY
ATTACKED BY CH|TA
GOVERNMENT FORCE
Russians Meot Tokio's Demand
to Disarm With infantry
and Artillery.
SEVERE FIGHT REPORTED

Iiy Associated Presa 10 Every Evening
Toxic. April Especial dispatches
from Vladiyostok today report a clash
between japanese troops and forces
% the chita government. when 800 of
The latter attacked the Japane-, near
spazsk. about 100 miles from Vladi.
.Vostos following demand by Jap
anese 10 disafm.
Eighty of the Chita soldiers were
reported Killed.
Later the Chita troops attacked In
force with field guns. and fighting
IL continuing along the Ussnri rail
wsY. the reports ssid.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-04
WIN Discuss School Budget.

Members of the finance committee
of the Board of Education will meet
this afternoon 20 go over the draft
OF the departments budget for the
next year. They We're scheduled TO
meet yesterday, but did not do so be-
cause all of them could not be present
The question of salaries for the school
teachers and other employees VIII be
taken up at this afternoons meeting
David A. Ward, superintendent Of
the schools Will confer with the com
mittee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-04
MINERS SHORT OF CASH
FOR STRIKE BENEFITS

Pttsburs, Pa, April Payment OF
benefits 70 union miners on strike in
the Pittsburg district is a question
fer the future. district officers OF the
United Mine Workers said today.
approximately $4,000 OF the totaf
membership OF $4,000 miners in the
district have been out OF employment
Curing the past year, it was sta,ed,
End considerable relief work has been
necessary among them. This Will be
continued.
All district officers, 1t was added. are
no " without salaries. they haviQg do
mated their services 70 tho union for
The duration OF the strike
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-04
REV. DAWSON TO STAY.
Brands as 6roundless Rumor He is
TO Leave Asbury Church.

Al a meeting OF the Asbury Church
Society last night, X. J.. Turner, g.
+. Quillen, c. E, salfner, q. H. Shep-
pard, w. a. Shawn. r. l.. Wooters
and Victor Richardson were nominal
ed for trustees. Four trustees viii
be elected tonight. Votes Will be cast
between and . o'clock.
Rev, George W. Dawson. the pastor,
said today that reports that he was 10
be transferred 10 the Baltimore Con-
ference were untrue. He said that
he has had several opportunities Of
fered him. but has not considered any
of them.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-04
PENNA. STEEL MILLS
GOING STRONG AGAIN
by Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Pittsburg, Ps.. April 4y--In-
creased operations IN the steel
mills In and around Pittsburg
were reported today by the u. s.
Steel Corporation and independ-
ent companies.
Mrls Of ths corporation. II
was stated, were operating
about IS per cent Of capacity,
the greatest IN many months.
while some departments were
on fun time with fun forces.
Important independents also
were busy. many Of them hav
Ing recalled large forces Of inen
who have been idle for months.
Fuel supplies, II was stated.
are ample.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-04
CLIFFORD JAMES is
SUDDENLY STRICKEN

Nli'ord lanes OF 707 West street
became suddenly i'll in the Ford Build
ing where his office is located, at noon
today, and had TO be removed 10 his
home.
. The physician in attendance does
not believe that his condition is ser
ious. but that he suffered only faint
Ing spell.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-04
THIEVES ROB POsTOFFICE.
Burglars Poorly Rewarded at Chesa-
peake City This Morning.

The postoffice at Chesapeake City.
Md, was broken into early this morn
ing and about So in postal funds
stolen. Postmaster J. NJ. Reed had
removed the funds from the Office
when he closed the place last night.