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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-26
FARMERS SAY ROADS
MUST BEAR A SHARE
OF RAIL RATE CUT
Pinchot Makes Plea to Confer
ence for Restoration OF the
Forests.
BLOC MAY BE APPROVED

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Washington, Jan. 2s.---Reduction of
freight rates on farm products and
products OF allied industries. and shar-
ing by both railroad corporations and
labor Of "defation Of charges now af-
fecting all industries was recon-
mended IN the railway transportation
b-commi'tee report prepared early
today for submission 20 the trans
portation committee u the National
Agricultural Conference.
The committee declared labor should
not carry the whole reduction but the
railroads should take their share. gay
ing the railroads made $500 900 900
profit last year when farmers lost
$1,000 .Oo0. 900
The COMMITTEES aiso recommended
withdrawal by congress Of authority
to the Intersfate Commerce. Commits
sion 10 fix valuation Of real estate
held by railroads ut more than is
actual cost or more than the value of
similar adjoining lands in making up
the capital account Of the railroads.
Repeal Of the guaranty clause Of
the transportation act, restoration 70
the state railroad commissions, Of
fun powers as Of date when railroads
were taken over by the United states
government, but retention by the COM
mission Of control Of movement Of
empty cars IN Interstate business were
urged.
Utilization of scientific research IN
policy was considered by the Con-
ference. Three set addresses con-
cluded the formal program. tho re-
naming portion of the conference be-
ing given over to committee reports
and their consideration.
Continued on page s.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-26
BRYCE's BODY INCINERATED.
Ashes of Distinguished Diplomat.
Historian Buried In Scotland.

by Associated Press TO Every Evening.
London, Jan. 26.-Funerai services
for Viscount Bryce, former British
ambassador to the United States. who,
died last Sunday. We're held today in
the chapel of the Crematorium at
Golder's Green. where the body was
cremated.
The ashes will remain in the cre-
matorium pending arrangements FOR
the burial in Scotland.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-26
90 BELOW IN VERMONT.

Springfield. Mass, Jan. 1s-The
lowest temperatures OF the winter
were experienced in the Connecticut
valley yesterday. with a low record.
so far as reported. OF rs below zero at
White River Junction, VI, South
Deerfield reported 22 below.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-26
DAVIS, PENN. DRY ENF0RCER.
Member of State Legislature Wins
Prohibition Prize Office.
by Associated Press to Every Evening.

w Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Washington, Jan. 26.-Appointment
of the Rev. John T. Davis of Blairs-
vile, Pa, as federal prohibition di-
rector for the state of Pennsylvania,
was announced today by Commission
er Blair, of the Internal Revenue
Bureau.
Davis is a member of the Pennsyl-
vania legislature. and had the back
ing Of both United States Senators.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-26
EXCHANGE EXPELS CHANDLER
Reckless and Unbuslnesslike Dealings
Blamed for Firms Failure.
BY Associated Press TO Every Fyenfng.

by lKssVcIated FFtss % FVery EYenlng.
New York. Jan. 26.--Frederick II.
Chandler, Jr.. board member OF the
brokerage firm of Chandler Brothers
and Company now in receivership, to-
day was expelled from the New York
Stock Exchange.
The exchange governing committee
announced the firms failure was
caused by reckless and unbusiness-
like dealings"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-26
100000 FIRE.
Morse buildings Destroyed; Greatest
Dry Dock Escapes.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
New York, Jan. 26.-The great plant
of the Morse Dry Dock and Repair.
Company occupying six blocks along
the brooklyn waterfront between Erie
basin and Fort Hamilton was threat
ened with destruction today when fire
wiped out i've shop buildings. The
loss is 100000.
The blaze started I'm the company's
garage and destroyed fifty automo-
biles. The fire spread 10 the boiler
shop. tool room. pipe shop and an
other shop before firemen, summoned
by four alarms, succeeded in checking
the flames.
The floating dry dock. said TO be the
largest IN the world. caught fire but
was soon extinguished.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-26

Engine Company No. I'm command
of Lieutenant Ridings was called to
Elsnorc shortly before noon when the
dry grass In a field on the Liesure
property was found 20 have been ig-
niied I'm some unknown manner. The
hre was sweeping toward some frame
buildings hut the firemen had Il out
before there was any damage done.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-26

An ~ p'r cent attendance marked
the luncheon meeting ~ the Rotary
tluh today. whlrh was held la tho
y N. e. A. building.
i'nilash'nir vsofciaos ln the gym.
neslum. IN which tho foiarians tool,
N.fi. wetr followed hy a medicine bah
race. and q boxing contest between
$40 81 aihisist
i,unchrpn was served IN the dinine
'-'vm "n 'h" srcrnd Moor. and there
wvfs no epcech.~.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-26
REBELLION IN CAIRO
PUT DOWN BY BRITISH
100 Egyptians Killed and 1000
Injured, London Hears
Via Rome.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

London, Jan. ga cable dispatch
to the Evening Star from Rome to-
day says il is reported there that fresh
disorders have broken out in Cairo.
Egypt, resulting in 100 persons being
killed and more than 1000 injured.
British troops. the message adds,
quelled the insurrection.
Thus far no confirmation or denial
of the Rome report has reached Lon
don.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-26
"CRAPPISTS. SENTENCED
BY TOSSING @BONES-

Associated Press to Every Evening.
Newbern. N. c., Jan. 26.--
Ability to make the bones be-
have" and luck determined the
sentences Of five Negroes
brought before Judge Edward
Stewart in the Beaufort county
court yesterday.
When the five pleaded guilty
TO a charge of crap shooting,
Judge Stewart announced they
might shoot to see what the sem
tence would be. the term to be
dependent on the fall OF the
dice. The results ranged between
three and twelve months.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-26
Amusements Tonignt

Garrick- Vaudeville and pictures.
Aldine--Naudeyille and pictures
Queen" Boomerang Bill.
Majestic The Conquering Power"
Parkway--A Mans Home"
Arcadia. Love, Honor and Behave
savoy Scandal"
Grand-"At the Stage Door"
Strand-"W Women Who Wait"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-26
Workman Stricken.

Falling in a fit this morning Mos
sino Vitomi, 81, of 517 Lincoln street
employed as laborer on the farm of
Miss Evalina du Pont, near Greenville
sustained cut on the back of the
head. He was removed to the Homeo-
pathic Hospital In = police ambulance,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-26
FINDS 100000 STARVING.
Nansen Tells League Committee OF
the Extreme Need OF Russians.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Geneva. Jan. 26.-Ninetecn million
persons are suffering intensely for
want of food in Russia, and 100000
will certainly die unless succored DR..
Fridtjof Nansen told the League of
Nations international committee on
relief in Russia here yesterday.
He declared the total population af-
fected was 100000 and it was now
too late TO save all, even II the work
ers were able to use the railroad cars
at full capacity.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-26
26 BELOW IN PENNA. TODAY
New York State Set Record
With Genuine Arctic Tenn
perature of SO.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Lock Haven. Pa. Jan. 26.--Twenty
six degrees below zero was registered
during last night nj Carroll, in the
high mountains district OF Clinton
county.
Philadelphia. Jan. 2s.--Philadelphia
experienced the lowest temperature
of the winter At 7.2o a. m. today when
the weather bureau thermometer
registered Q degrees above zero. The
previous minimum was IL.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-26

When you eat at the Nobis Cafeteria
YOU eat well at the right price. VIII
mington Savings Fund Building, Ninth
street entrsnce.-Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-26
Weather Forecast

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington. Jan. 26.-Weather fore
cast for Delaware.
Fair tonight and Friday: slowly rising
temperature; moderate north and north
east winds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-26
Elwood Cooper Ill.

Elwood Cooper a special officer in
the Public Building, is off duty be-
cause of illness.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-26

Say 1t with Clover Dairy Safe Mix
land Butter. Phone 1640-l54l.-Adv,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-01-26

Cards and Dancing-New Century
Cub tomorrow night Admission 30
Icents.-Advs
New Britain herald., 1922-08-09
R. R. INJUNCTION
 IS AGAIN DELAYED
Attorney For Strikers Demands That Legality of Proceeding Re Proved
 -Will File Briefs Monday

New Haven, Aug. s.-The second effort Of the New Haven road 10 ob- tain a federal injunction against the striking shopmen met with tenn porary setback before Judge Edwin &, Thomas in United States district court here yesterday, the obstacle be- ing raised by the question of Atty. Cornelius J. Danaher of Meriden. one of counsel for the strikers. as to the legality Of the entire proceedings.
 As result of the objection the entire hearing went over indefinitely 1t being agreed that the attorneys for the road file their brief with Judge Thomas not later than next Monday, Judge Thomas will then give close attention to the situation and when ready to rule on the mo- ton to dismiss the injunction appli- cation, will reopen the hearing and hand down his decision.
 Pending the untangling of the legal knot the court extended the temporary restraining order. granted 10 the road over week ago. for another n days, The order is de- signed to prevent the striking shop men from picketing railroad prop erty or interfering with present em- ployes.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-09
BIG FOUR MEMBERS
 ADVISE EMPLOYES
Order to Quit is Given, in Case Their Lives Appear to he En-
 dangereti.

Cleveland, Aug. a.-Chief executives of the Big Four transportation broth erhoods have taken action regarding the endangering of the lives of broth erhood members through the alleged actions of armed guards in connection with the shopmens strike and have telegraphed their members to remain away from the company property if their lives are endangered.
 Warren s, Stone. president of the brotherhood of locom otive engineers when told that 1900 brotherhood men had quit at Joliet said that there would be 100 more similar cases soon If working conditions at railroad yards and shops are not changed.
 'The men have gone to the limit Of endurance through abusive treatment from guards and conditions have reached the beraking point" MT Stone said
 Asked 1T the action Of the Joliet men met with the approval Of the brotherhood chiefs he said
 The action does not require any appro al Our men are not expected to work under such conditions as now prevail at many railroad terminals. am telling them, wherever their lives are endangered by guards, they should go home and stay there. They are justified In remaining away from railroad company property under ex- isting conditions"
New Britain herald., 1922-08-09
MAYOR WOULD GIVE
 P. |. c. MORE POWER
Will Support Movement For Passage of Bachraeh Bill Requiring
 Courts to Keep Hands on.

Following receipt of communica- ton today from Corporation Counsel J. P. o'Bren of New York city, May or A. NJ. Paonessa pledged his sup pert to the movement 10 put through the Bachrach bill, affecting the DOW CTS Of Public Utilities commissioners, which is now before congress, The mayor will communicate with Con- gressman F, Hart Fem 10 enlist his support
 The bill Is calculated to limit the powers Of courts so that 'ederal judges canno' set aside, by ihjunc- ton, rates ordered by the utilities commission. Numerous incidents Of rate reductions on several utilities wele held off from the people through the medium of injunction tlr OBrien pointed out, and the risnt of state bodies 10 regulate such services appears to he in grave dan- ger Of elimination, he asserts.
 While Mayor Paonessa made < emphatic that he did not approve Of tho personnel and conduct of the ,Ncsent Connecticut commission, he expressed himself as heartily in tav- or of the idea of a Public Utilities commission.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-09
WANANfAKER GIVES S50,0O0
Pledges For Himself and His Son For
 Philadelphia Fair.

Philadelphia, Aug. 9-Col. Frank lin D'Olier. president of the sesqui- centennial exhibition association an- nounced last night that John Wana- maker had pledged s5o,000 for the exposition to be held here in 1926. One-half of the amount was pledged in his own name and the other half in the name of his son, Rodman Wan amaker. who is in Europe,
 Mir. Wananaker, in expressing his views concerning the disposition of the fair, Colonel boiler said, was of the opinion that it should be divided into three parts. A worlds eXposi- ton of ships would be located at league island, according to Mir Wana- makers plan--the amusement at Hog Island and the prominent buildings on the Parkway Fairm ount park site.
 Colonel D'Olier discussed the fnan- cia program of the fair with several men interested in it, including Mayor Moore and Judge Eugene c. Bonni- well, chairman of the membership committee of the association. Judge Boniwell told Colonel D'Olier that he was certain he could raise s10o, 100 from members before January 1 at sln 3 member.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-09
POLICE DOG AN "OFFICER?"
First Case For Interference With One
 to be Tried in Albany

Albany N. T., Aug. 9.-1nterference with a police dog in discharge of its duties is as unlawful as interference with a policeman, according to the charge which Anthony Martino, one of two brothers arrested following re- cent strike disorders at the Ravena yards of the West Shore railroad near here, will face at a hearing before Police Justice William H. Sheer today.
 The charge, unique in criminal pro cedure. Is declared here to be the first brought since the employment of dogs IS auxiliaries to police.
 According to the complaint, Mar tno Is accused of throwing brick at police dog which was trailing men suspected of firing shots that wounded two officers guarding rail- road property in the Ravena yards. Samuel Martino. the brother. Is charg with discharging firearms in public.
 Sergeant Everette Schoonmaker, in charge of the railroad police, said he expected additional arrests in connec- tion with the disorders this week.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-09
TARIFF ON HIDES
 CAUSING DEBATES
Heated Controversy on Final Decision is Expected fin Congress
 Today.

Washington. Aug. s.-Proposed tar ifs on hides, boots shoes and leather, which were rejected by the house, were on the senate calendar today with decision before recess made necessary under the unanimous con- sent agreement entered into last Sat urday
 heated controversy was in pros- pect with leaders of the republican agricultural bloc urging the imposts on hides and senators from eastern and southern states opposing all of the proposals.
 The finance committee majority has recommended rates of two cents a pound on green, raw or pickled hides and four cents on dried hides. with 12 cents pair and five cents ad valorem on boots and shoes.
 Disposing yesterday of the para graphs In the tariff bill dealing with potash and white arsenic the senate rejected 32 to 30. the plan to pay a federal bounty of s9,5oo,ooo to domes- tic potash producers over period of five years and recinded 29 to 25, its former action in approving a rate of two cents pound on white arsenic. Both this commodity and potash were placed on the free list
New Britain herald., 1922-08-09
FARMER SHOPPERS
 IN FALL IN SWAMP
Victim of North Branford Tragedy Leaves Six Motherless Children,
 All Under 12.

New Haven. Aug, 9.--Six children under l2 were made orphans when their father was smothered in a swamp opposite the house of Charles Page In North Branford, where he had falen yesterday afternoon in an epileptic At with which he was afflict- ed at times. The man who met this strange death in pool of stagnant water was Frank Sadowsky. 45. who roomed at the home of George Pol lock, Potoket road, near the New Ha- ven Trap Rock quarry His wife is dead
 Dr. A. S. Mcqueen, Branford med ical examiner was notified Of the death. He found the man where he had fallen yesterday afternoon in an water, lying across his pitchfork His mouth was full Of mud and he ap- peared to have stuck where he fell.
 Sadowsky was employed on the farm of Frank Mitchell. 39 Mill street, Branford. At 10 yesterday morning he went to work in the hayield and at noon he was seen lying on the hay.
 He was born in Lithuania and had been in this country many years.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-09
WEATHER REPORT.
Fair and Cooler Tonight and Thurs.
 day.

New Haven, Aug. 9.-For Con- necticut, Fair and cooler tonight and Thursday moderate northerly winds becoming variable
 Conditions: Showers have oc- cured during the last 24 hours in the southern portion of the Lake re- zion and along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts Pleasant weather has pre- vailed generally in other sections east of the Rocky mountains The dis turbance which was causing unset tied weather in this vicinity during the last few days now forms a long trough of low pressure extending from North Carolina northeastward to Nova Scotia. The temperature is lower in the Lake region and New England. The lowest reported was 3s at Northfied. Vt.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with cool nights.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-09
25l MORE WORKERS
 IN NEW HAVEN SHOP
Railroad Claims Gains In Strike = shopmen's Representatives
 To Hold Meeting.

New Haven, Aug. e,--An increase of some size was claimed by the N. Y. N H. and H. railroad today in its statement on conditions of the shop mems strike, The statement says that 25l additional skilled men were em- ployed and this morning on the first shift l4b nore skilled men were working over the number on the first shift yesterday, In addition the statement said some former employees who have been on strike, returned yesterday and today a
 The striking shopmen held their usual mass meeting today Those who attended said that conditions are re- ported quiet and unchanged.
 The strikers were addressed by J., |. Dowd, of New York, chairman Of a strikers organization there, who told them of New York city conditions.
 Tonight the shopmen's representa- tives will have meeting with repre- sentatives Of the bis four brother hoods on strike conditions and Sunday night there will be a general mass meeting at Moose hall in the strikers behalf.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-09
LEGAL NOTICES

 Al Court of Probate holden at New Britain, within and for the District of Der lin. In the County of Hartford and State Of Connecticut on the 7th day of August, A. D., 1922
 Present, Bernard F. Gaffney, Judge Estate of Charles Wilbur Viets late of Berlin, in said district deacesed.
 Upon the petition of B. Ci Porter Sons of said New Britain. praying that an in strument In writing purporting to be the last will and testament of said decea sed may be proved. approved and admitted to probate as per application on file more fully appears 1t Is
 ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate once, In New Britain. In said district on the 14th day of August A. D., 1922 at o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place Of hearing thereon. by pub fishing this order in some newspaper pub lished in said New Britain, having a c!rcu- lation in said district. and by posting a copy of this order 10 all heirs at law and legatees,, and return make,
 BERNARD F. GAFFNEY,
 Tudoe
New Britain herald., 1922-08-09
SUE FOR MISSOURI WRECK.
Claims Follow Sulphur Springs Dis
 aster Which Cost 35 Lives.

St Louis, Aug. 9,-Twenty- five claims for damages have been filed with the Missouri Pacific railroad as the result of the wreck at sulphur Springs, Mir, Saturday night, when 35 persons were killed and more than 100 injured.
 Engineer Matthew t"Ginger"D Glenn was held to blame for the wreck by a coroner's jury at Desoto late yesterday. The verdict declared that Glenn, who was killed when he leaped from his cab, failed to observe block signals.
 Funerals for some of the victims were held yesterday. Another inquest for the twenty six victims brought to St. Louis will be held here.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-09
Sinclair Lewis to Live
 In West Hartford

Hartford. Aug, o,-sncair Lewis, author of Main Street" and other popular novels. with Mrs, Lewis, has arranged to lease for one year the former home of Mir, and Mrs, Dwight Holbrook on Belknap road West Hartford, Mir, and Mrs Lewis ex- pect to occupy the house within two weeks, and he will remain here ex- cept while delivering lectures about the country He is well known in Connecticut and was graduated from vale He formerly was a reporter on the New Haven Journal Courier.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-09
HARBOR IS BLOCKED
Irish Rebels Reported Sinking Ves-
 sel At Entrance to Queenstown.

Dublin. Aug. g. (By Associated Press)-A transatlantic steamer ar irving here today reported that upon reaching Queenstown harbor yester- day her officers were advised that a vessel had been sunk across the mar rowest part of the river Lee thus blocking entrance to Cork city. By this means the irregulars holding the city it was said sought to prevent repetition of the provisional govern ment's coup in landing troops from the sea at Tralee.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-09
DEsTROYERS SCRAPE SIDES.
Sailors Leap Into Water When Craft
 Nearly Come Into Collision.

Providence, R. l.. Aug. 9,-A num- Der of sailors standing forward on the destroyers Barry and Fox, when the latter scraped sides off Newport early yesterday morning. leaped into the water and were picked up.
 The destroyers were steaming on either side of ferryboat and were not aware of each others presence. Pass ing the ferryboat they swerved toward each other and just touched sides. Lit tie damage was done.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-09
MERIDEN MAN A SUICIDE
Anton Hoffarth Shoots Himself in Garagc-Had Been Nervous of Late Was to Be Married Soon.

forth. 24. of No. 312 Camp street auto mechanic, committed suicide by shoot ing this morning in a garage near his home. When his mother reached him his shirt was abaze. An ambu- lance was called but the young man died as he was being carried to it.
 Medical Examiner E. T. Bradstreet found that a 32 calibre bullet had pierced his heart. Dr. Bradstreet learned that Hoffarth had been ex- ceedngly nervous lately He was to be married soon. Besides his parents, the survivors are two brothers and three sisters.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-09
TENNIS TEAMS CHOSEN
Godert and Cochet Will Represent France. Patterson and Anderson for Australia in Davis Matches.

Boston Aug. g GBy Associated Press )-The players who will repre- sent France and Australia here to- morrow in the opening singles matches of the Davis cup semi-hnal competition We're named today For Trance the veteran, Andre Godert and the youngster, Henri Cochet will take the courts. Australias representa- tives will be, Gerald L Patterson and J O. Anderson
New Britain herald., 1922-08-09
SCHOOL TEACHER MARRIES
Little Piece of Paper" Announces Wedding to Spanish Count, Who Works in Department Store.

New York, Aug. 9.-What is known as little piece in the papers" today informed Louis Nelson, a florist. and Mrs, Nelson that their daughter Is no longer Miss Flora Louise Nelson, Union Hill, N. J.. school teacher, but the Countess Edmund Alphonse de Jiminez," whose husband now works in big New York department store.
 Miss Nelson was married in the municipal building on July g. Her husband was described as a scion of an ilustrious and powerful family of Seville.