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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
PENNSYLVANIA R. R,
HIRING NEW MEN. TO
REPLACE STRIKERS
Twenty-nine More Men Went
Out at Todd's Cut Since
Yesterdays Report.
UNION REPORTS MANY MORE

Heavy gains by the striking union
shopmcn were the feature today of the
latest developments in the local situa-
ton. so far as the Maryland Division
Of the Pennsylvania System are con-
cerned. While the railroad officials ad-
init that the dcfections among their
employees are increasing. numbers are
not as large as those claimed by the
union officials. Both sides are in
agreement. however. the ranks of the
men who have quit work are growing.
The daily report OF the railroad COM
pany shows an increase OF % men
over their total of yesterday. At
union headquarters. in the Labor
Temple. however. the new men who
Joined the strike today are said to
have numbered close to 200. The total
registration at unionheadquarters are
now close 10 900 men.
The only change noted in the Sit
uation along the Maryland Division
was at the Todds Cut shops. Yes
terday tho total number Of men out
there was reported by the railroad
company as S45 divided as follows
2S5 IN the back shops and 60 in the
roundhouse. Today the company's
chart showed an increase OF 90. or a
total of 374. tho largest number OF
strikers the Company's daily reports
have shown since the cali was issued.
two weeks ago today.
This new total is divided sos in the
back shops and 80 in the roundhouse.
Continued on page 6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
DRY OFFICE
IN DELAWARE SEEMS
T0PAY HANDSOMELY
Receipts and Possible Receipts
for Last Fiscal Year Total
$143,7o3.65.
VI0LAT0RS FOOT THE BILL

According TO the annual report Of
Robert II. Elliott. director Of prohi-
bition for Delaware. the total amount
derived from fines. seized property.
taxes and penalties in the State for
the fiscal year ended June 80. was
Sl43. .7936h. Expenditures of the Of
fee, including salaries. travelling ex-
penses. money for obtaining evidence,
phone bills. telegraph bills. storage
on conflsCated cars. and all other in
cidentals. totaled si5.1S7.52, leaving
a balance of Sl3S.6O6.1S
The report was as follows: Ar
rests on Federal warrants for viola
tions. 81; plead guilty and sentenced
80: cases held under bail by the
United States Commissioner. %; stills
seized, 10; gallons of whisky seized
75: gallons OF wine seized, 270; mash
destroyed, "a; fines imposed in ad-
dition 20 above prison sentences. So
o5eoo; value OF property seized. sl0,-
1000; automobiles seized, s; taxes
and penalties assessable under the
above arrests. sl2S.s6765."
The report also shows that Federal
agents working out OF the office OF
Director Elliott assisted state officers
in making SO raids. in which 10 stills
81 gallons Of whisky. 500 gallons of
wine. 400 gallons Of mash and %
fcrmenters were seized. In addition
10 the raids. seizures. arrests and
prosecutions. according TO the report
there We're many violations which did
not warrant an arrest
Director Elliott pointed out that II
the government should be successful
IN collecting all the taxes and pen
sltics assessed in the cases listed in
s9.5o for each and every dollar ex-
pended.
When questioned as to whether he
thought the government might be able
Ia collect the full amount Of the assess
ment. Director Elliott admitted thai
II Is quite probable il will not, bu'
suggested that even though the gov
OF the assessments. that. with the fine!
and seized property. which are certain
will give the government more thar
$3.50 for each dollar expended.
An Of which goes TO show" Di.
rector Elliott continued, that. while
the work OF enforcing the NolsteaC
act is not intended as a money-mak-
ment, it is self sustaining with con
siderable TO spare and the violators
themselves foot the bills"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
NO CHANGE NOTED IN
PULLMAN SITUATION

No change was noted today in the
Pullman strike situation. Reports
read this morning when the strikers
assembled at Labor Temple. stated
that the strikers were standing firm.
An appeal was made for more pickets,
and. starting Monday. practically
every union employe out Will be desig-
mated 20 the shops, according 70 union
officials
Thomas Dean. acting general super
intendent a. the works. when asked to-
day by reporter OF Every Evening
whether he had anything 20 say on the
strike situation. replied. Il have
nothing 10 say whatever
Pickets stationed a. the plant this
morning reported that the number 10
report for duty was not as great as
yesterday. only the older men who
have reached pensioned age and some
OF the foremen and supervisors are
now employed, 10 was stated The
strlkers will assemble again Monday
morning az I.aDoc Temple. when they
will hear reports from other Pullman
plants.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
SEVERAL ARE SEEKING
TWO P0STMASTERSHlPS

Three candidates for postmaster at
Marshallton, and two for the same
position at Delaware City are taking
the four-hOur civil service examina-
tions at the Federal Building this
morning.
The present officials terms expire
September 3. The offices are third
class appointments. with progressive
salaries starting at 1900 per pear.
which the present incumbent receives
at Delaware City. the Marshallton in
Cumbent receiving $2100.
Chief Clerk Trotter declined 10 tell
who were taking the examina tions.
The papers are sealed and sent to
Washington, where they are marked.
he said.
IT is reported outside, however, that
John 7. Mullins. present postmaster
at Marshallton. Irwin l.. Ball and
George Mullin were taking the Mar
shallton examination.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
HARDING MAY DRAFT
MEN TO START MINES
PRODUCING AGAIN
Union Heads Say Proposal to
Resume Work Would Remove
Pressure From Operators.
IMPEACHMENT NOT FEARED

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Washington. July 15.-The.12G mem
bers of the policy committee of the
United Mine Workers OF America. rep
resenting local and district organiza-
tions throughout the country. gathered
here today TO authorize n reply to
President Hardng's Office OF arbitra
ton To settle the htuminous and an
thracite coal strikes, with every indi-
cation that II would be n refusal 10
accept.
Determination TO recommend n re-
fusal Of the offer to the policy com
mlttee was understood today TO have
been reached by ]. j.. Lewis. presi-
dent OF the union: William Green, sec
retary treasurer. and Philip Murray.
vice president. as the result OF a final
conference held by the three union
officials late yesterday with President
Harding and Secretary Davis.
Although the anthracite employers
have accepted the Presidents offer
practically without condition. the ex-
pccted refusal Of the union. II was
said will apply to the anthracite mines
as well as the bituminous.
The union position is said to be
that resumption OF production in
the anthracite field would. by
augmenting the coal supply. Ice
sen public pressure for a settle
ment of the bituminous strike.
indication Of what further cours.
the government might take in the fac,
OF union rejection Of the proDoea
was confined TO a White House decla
ration yesterday that President Hard
ing felt no doubt that he had mower
10 operate the mines in an emergency
BY this course the President might rur
the risk Of impeachment, Il was iDdi
Gated, but he was said not 10 fear sfci
possibility IL the emergency war
/ rsnted
The determination OF national off
GERS OF the union 20 recommend n re-
fusal OF the arbitration offer. Is under
stood to have been reached becsus
they are satisfied that the governnen
cannot, or will not, force operator
now producing coal in the senoi-union
lied fields OF West Virginia and Penn
sylvania as well ae the mines 4
washington state and Mingo count,
w. Va. TO come under the edIct OF IN
proposed Federal wage fixing body.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
ACCUSED OF ANNOYING
RAILROAD WORKERS
Two Fined on Charges Follow
ing Encounters Growing
Out Of r. r. Strike.

John ". Krcggenwinkle Of 1Sl4
Claymont street and Fred Keller. Of
Sixteenth street and Railroad avenue.
were each fined SIS by Judge Hastings
in city Court today on charges of Vio-
lations of the law In connection with
their service as "pickets" IN the rail-
road strike. Max Keller. alleged 70
have been implicated with his brother
was dismissed.
kre9genwinkle was alleged by Ed
ward pcart 81 1als East Twenty-sec-
ond street. 90 have used abusive Ian
Euage when the latter refused his re-
quest 20 Join tho strike. The prose
cutting witness said he was approach
ed on Nandcver avenue yesterday
al Todds cut
Fred Keller incurred the dsplea sure
OF the court when in the midst of the
testimony Of Anthony J. Allen Of Si7
Spruce street. the prosecuting wit
ness. he exclaimed you're a liar" 10
Aliens statement that he had not
kicked Keller The courts gaVel fell
with "A resounding whaCk and after
a warning that recurrance Of the
offense would land him in the work
house on charge 81 contempt OF
court. was ordered 20 apologize q
the court Keller did 50.
According 10 Allen. Fred Keller
made insulting remarks To him yes
terday afternoon as he was going
home from work az the railroad shops
calling him "sCab" and other uncom-
pllmentary names. Following this he
alleged Fred struck him with his fist
Allen said he then began 10 run
hut was tripped by stick thrown by
someone and before he could get W
both Fred and Max We're upon him
helsborlng him with their fists. Fol
lowing the assault he had the men ar
rested on charges Of assault and bat
terry.
Fred denied having cursed Allen
but said he merely asked him 10 join
the strike and when the latter kicked
al ham struck him in the face.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
OPEN CANAL BIDS AUG. Is,

Sealed proposals will be received
until II a. m, standard time. August
Is, at the office of the United States
Engineer, in this city, for extensive
excavating work on Chesapeake &
Delaware Canal.
The work to be done under the
specifications is To enlarge the exist
ing canal by excavation between sum
nit highway bridge and Guthrie's
Run, so as to provide a new channel,
which, when the water level shall be
lowered to sea level. will provide Il
navigable channel having a bottom
width Of 30 feet and a depth of I2-
feet below. mean low water.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
MASONIC BAND PRACTICE
RESULTED IN CONCERT

What was 10 he simply a rehearsal
of the Masonic Band at the home Of
Director Charles NJ. Banks. SO Harri-
son street. last night. turned out 10 be
full feged concert. when over
l.0eO persons, attracted by the strains
of music which came from the front
porch Of Mr.. Banks home, assembled
in the street and on the nearby ter
races and gave loud ovations to the
40 members who entertained them.
For two-and "a half hours the music
masters played for the people who
completely blocked the street.
After the concert refreshments Of
ice cream and cake We're srved not
only 10 the musicians, but 10 the ma
jority of the ne!ghbors and people
there assembled. Friends are congrat-
ulating Mr.. Banks today on the
party" which he gave last night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
MISS IRENE HEAL ROBBED
WHILE AT SEASh0RE

A dispatch from Atlantic City states
that Miss Irene Heal OF $50 West
Fourth street, Wilmington. at present
guest al 5l4 GrammerCy Place, At
lantic City. was attacked early yes
terday morning and robbed of jewelry
and cash aggregating in value, S3i5
The robbery occurred, the report
states. while Miss Heal and her g.
year-old niece. Eleanor, were sleeping
In rear room OF the Grammercy
Place home. Miss Heal awoke TO find
the robber standing over her with a
fiashlight, the report says.
An attempt was made to verify the
dispatch by an Every Evening re-
porter today. but the Heal home was
closed and neighbors stated that the
family was away. The dispatch said
that Miss Heal Il guest Of her sister
and brother-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sinox. Among the jewelry stolen from
her. il Is said, were two rings, one
valued at s2S5. and another at $50. A
watch and $40 in cash were also taken.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
LET EVERY EVENING
FOLLOW YOU

Readers leaving the city for
the seashore or mountain re-
sorts can have Every Evening
sent TO them direct by mall tor
any period desired. Notify the
circulation department before
leaving town and your paper
will be forwarded without extra
charge.
Subscl ,ptions should be paid
in advance. Instructions as to
change of address or orders to
discontinue delivery OF papers
should be given in writing We
cannot be responsible for er-
rors II instructions are given
over the telephone.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
DYE EMBARGO LOSES
BY 4 SENATE VOTES
II Republicans Join Democrats
Defeating Proposal to Con-
tinue if a Year.
By Associated Press to Every Evening.

Washington. July 15-The Senale
today rejected 80 to 80 the provision
Of the tariff bill proposing 70 con-
tinue the existing dye embargo for
one year from the passage Of the bill.
Thirteen Republicans joined with
the solid Democratic minority in op-
posing the provision. They were Bo-
ran, Capper. Cummins, Harreld, john
son. keyes. Mccormick, Moses, Mel
son, Norbeck. Norris and Smoot.
RitehIes on Long Trip.
William VI. Richie, a deputy register
Of wills. mis- wife and TWO nephews
left early this morning for a twD
weeks automobile trip 20 Beloit. Wis.
where they Will visit relatives They
will make the trip there by way of
Lincoln Highway. and. returning. viii
pass through Canada. % Niagara Falls
and over to Mohawk Trail
BY unanimous agreement. on motion
of Chairman McCumber Of The finance
committee, there was eliminated the
further provision in the bill under
which the dye embargo might have
been continued for an additional yea.
by the President upon satisfactory
showing Of the necessity for such a
step.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
LASKER EXPLAINS
THE DELAY IN UNION
GARDEN TRANSFERS
Has Sent a Letter to Council
man Abrahams Outlining
the Transaction.
MAY CLOSE MATTER AUG. I

A letter was received today from A.
ID. Lasker. chairman OF the United
States Shipping Board. by Council
man Alexander Il. Abrahams, in
which the former explains In detail
the reasons for the delay in transfer
ring the Union Park Garden proper
ties to the Greenfield Company and
the subsequent delay in delivering I'll
tie TO the new purchasers.
Mr.. Lasker states that the princi-
pal delay was occasloned by the time
required TO prepare the voluminous
deed conveying the property to Groin
field. &c. The Greenfield concern has
assured Lasker that 1t IL desirous of
clearing up the deal as quickly rs
possible and that IL has Now eight
men on the proposition and that Caleb
T., Burchenal has nine working on the
transfers. The Philadelphia operators
have also stated that they fully expect
10 complete the transaction by August
]. The text of Mr. IIasker's letter TO
Councilman Abrahams IL as follows:
My dear Mr.. Abrahams: Re-
. plying 10 your letter OF July 7th,
enclosing n copy of a resolution
ADOPTED by the City Council OF
Wilmington. Delaware, on July {,
l desire TO say that the United
states Shipping Board has been
endeavoring to comply with the
directions of Congress contained
in the Merchant Marine Act of
1920, which in substance directed
the board to dispose of all houses
and buildings constructed under
the act of March /. 1918, at as
early date as practicable. In
carrying out this direction, the
board decided that II was for the
best interests of the United States
To dispose of the various housing
projects owned by ii by public
auction. and various real estate
holdings have. during the last
seven months, been 80 sold.
among them Union Park Gardens
at Wilmington.
The contract with Greenfield
provided in substance for the de-
livery OF a deed to him OF all the
properties sold at auction, sub
jeCt 70 contracts of sale to the
various purchasers. When the
contract was made Il was con-
Continued on page IL.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
STRIKES AFFECT ALL LINES
BETHLEHEM HEAD SAYS

New York. July 15.-Eugene X.
Grace, president of the Bethlehem
Steel Corporation. sailing on the Olyn-
pic today for short business trip TO
London, said unquestionably all in
dustries OF the country have been af-
fected by the strikes of miners and
shopmen and expressed hope that both
would be things of the past when he
returns.
1T would seem President Harding
has the machinery under way for a
settlement of both strikes" he said.
Mr.. Grace said he would remain
abroad three weeks
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
M|LLERAND'S ASSA|LANT.
IS DEGENERATE RED"
No Hint Of Conspiracy Thus Far
Revealed; Bouvet Suffering
From Consumption.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

Paris. July 15.-Gustav Bouvet. the
young anarchist who yesterday fired
at Police Prefect Naudin. mistaking
him for President Millerand. pre-
sented an unprepossessing appear
anCe in his cell this morning as he
awaited arraignment on n charge of
attempt TO commit premeditated and
wilful murder" conviction for which
carries the death sentence.
The assassin Is tall skeleton-like
figure. and in an advanced stage of
tuberculosis. He was employed as a
craftsman in an automobile factory.
but himself printed the weekly An
archist Youth. which he founded, "a
we'll as writing 1t.
The Communist organ. LTIumanite
says: The act. which was purely in
dividual. should be considered as a
reflex and as a result of the sudden
reaction some times occurring with
over-sensitive, overworked brains"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
HERBERT HOOVER.

Hoover formed tho success
habit early IN lie.
lie had 90 run "a laundry 20
pay his way. but he became the
dominant figure in the lie OF
Leland stanford University.
Later IN China. In Europe, and
at home he overcame difficulties
beca use he had the habit.
Read about Your Habits and
Their Effects" in today's Sue
CESS POWER talk on the clss-
sified page.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
3 NEW SILVER DOLLARS
FOR EVERY ONE IN l.. =.

Associated Press TO Every Evening
Philadelphia. July 15.--Orders
to speed up the coinage of silver
dollars 10 replace part of the
$500 100000 sold during the
World War as bullion 10 Eng
land have been received at the
Philadelphia Mint. Fifty thou
sand are TO be coined daily and
shipped to Washington for de-
post in the Treasury vaults
Silver certificates will be is
sued against them.
On the basis of 10000. 900
population this would equal
three new silver dollars for each
of Uncle Sans nephews and
nieces.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
FAIR, WARNER NEXT WEEK.

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Washington, July Weather out
look for the week beginning Monday
for North and Middle Atlant,c States:
Generally fair with temperature near
or somewhat above normal. but with
a probability Of scattered thunder
showers the latter part.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
Range Lights Power Increased.

The range lights at the entrance
of Murderkill River. Delaware Bay,
have been increased 10 20 candle
power. The front light is exhibited
"a feet and the rear light 60 feet above
high water
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
Work Found for Some.

Eleven men and three women were
placed through the Public Employ
ment Bureau, in the old City Hall. this
morning. Eleven men were referred
to openings. Four men and one woman
filed applications for work.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
David b. Fischer Dead.

a telegram has been received an
nounc!ng the death. yesterday. in
Shandaken. y. Y, of David Balfour.
son Of Mary Sgsbee Fischer and
Anton Otto Fischer. He was Is years
and nine months old.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
Liberty Bonds Closing.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
New York. July l5.-LAbertv bonds
closed: 8 l. s. l00.S0: first ~ :. I00.S2:
second AS, lO0.54; third as, l0o.-
81; fourth AIS. lOO.92; Victory 4%.s,
l00.52.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
L. ;. SENATOR SEARCHED
BY CUSTOM OFFICERS

Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Montpelier, VT, July Is
United States Senator William
p. Dillingham; while motoring
over the Waterbury, Montpelier
road yesterday. was stopped by
customs officers who were
searching for bootleggers.
Senator Dillingham's only
comment was: This is the first
time | have ever been held up
an interesting experience"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
John Buckley Hi hN An1n.

John Buckley, "a years old, of sos
Shipley street, sustained a badly la
cerated leg, when struck by an auto
mobile, shortly before noon today He
was taken to the Delaware Hospital
for treatment.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
Amusements Tonight

Garrick She Walked In Her Sleep"
Arcadia q Turn 70 the Right"
Queen -' Beauty Worth.
Majestic" ShackleS OF Gold"
SaYoy-"The Heart Specialist
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15

Rev Raymond w. Cooke. former
assistant pastor of ST. Paurs VI. T.
Church. this city. now pastor of Mt
Washington NJ. f. Church. Baltimore,
is spending a few days in Wilmington
at the residence of +. II. Jervie. 1920
Gilpin avenue.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
Senator eu Pont Detained.

United States Senator Coleman du
Pont was expected to spend the week
end In Wilmington, but was detained
in Washington.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
PHILA. PRODUCE-CLOSING.

Philadelphia. July 15.--Closing
prices--Bran, higher; soft winter. in
100 pound sacks. 24.5O@25.OO; spring.
23.50M24.0O.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
Prairie on Announces Cut,
BY Associated >ss to Every Evening

Tulsa, Okla. July 15.-The Prairie
Oil and Gas Company today announced
a reduction of 25 cents in the price OF
Mid Continental oil. The new price is
Sl.75 for oklahoma and Kansas oil
and So for North Central Texas oil.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15

Atlantic Citys best moderate priced
hotels-Elberon. Tennessee and Pacific
Aves., and IroQuois. just OF the Board.
walk, South Carolina Ave. Booklets
r. b. Ludy, owner.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
Needs EquItab Bile Director.

Hoilyday $. Needs, Jr.. has been
elected a director Of the Equitable
Trust Co. 10 succeed Daniel W. Co.-
bit, resigned.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-15
HOPE To END STRIKE
FADES AS HOOPER'S
PLAN IS SCRAPPED
Maintenance Of Way Workers
Not to Strike Unless Co.
creed, Leader Says.
A. F. L. BACKING SHOPMEN

By Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Chicago. July 15.-The peace dove
which yesterday fitted between sepa
rate gatherings Of railroad executive
and leaders OF tho striking shops
crafts today bore somewhat wllted
olive branch which Ben w. Hooper
chairman OF the United States Pail
road Labor Board. hopefully tried 70
freshen
Mr.. Hooper announced that he had
encountered fundamental" difficulties
in his efforts TO bring about peace.
but. with more parleYs in prospect
the situation gave promise of n new
approach to a settlement, or At lea
TO negotiations out Of which some
agreement might be reached on com
mon ground.
Pail heads.in strike leaders moved
close together TO meet In separate
rooms at the same hotel. where Mr.
Hooper was at least somewhat con-
venienced in his peace missions.
Neither side. however. made enough
concessions TO provide substantial op-
| timism.
Laborers Won't be "Coerced.-
r F. Grabie. president n the
United Brotherhood of Maintenance
OF Way Employees and railway shor
| laborers, who faced rebellion in the
ranks OF his organization, left Chi
cago for Washington with the avowed
! intention OF fighting every movement
OF the red flag element in the ranks
| He declared no strike action by main.
tenance men would be sanctioned by
him unless the members are "coerced'
/ into IL by railroads attempting tr
/ force maintenance men TO perform
duties usually done by shopmen now
/ on strike. Mr.. Cradle went 10 Wash
ington to confer with President Hard
/ ing on the threatened walkout by
common labor on the roads.
Continued on page s.