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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
NEBRASKA'S L|EUT.-GOV.
WORKS AS STRIKE GUARD
Says He and His Wife We're
Down and Out and Work
Was Necessary.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Lincoln, Nebr, Aug. 12.-Pelhambla
Barrows, lieutenant governor Of Ne
braska, and for the past week acting
chief executive during the absence OF
Governor McKelvie, also is working
as a $5-a-day strike guard for the
Chicago. Burlington and Quincy Rail-
road.
Being lieutenant governor hae
honor. but no remuneration" he said
adding that he took in new work
when he and Mrs. Barrows found I'VE
had $3.40 in the bank and had $1.60
in my pocket. with not another cen,
In the world"
II had to take this work." Lieut.
Governor Barrows told an Associated
Press representative last night aftel
he had returned from Alliance, where
he had escorted a crew Of non-unior
workers. II could not get work else.
where. and ! and my wife were dowr
and out" ,-s-
Under the constitution the lieuten
ant governor when acting In the alb
sence OF the governor, should receiv,
the "emolumente: of that Office, bu
because the last legislature rejected
an appropriation bill providing TO
that there is no fund available TO NEE
Mr.. Barrows' claim for $500 for eerv
ing as chief executive.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
MARKET WELL STOCKED,
PRICES REASONABLE
Fruit and Vegetables Plentiful
at the Curb Stands on the
Streets.

Abundance OF fruit. vegetables, eggs,
and other farm products and a scar
city OF buyers this morning tended
70 lower the prices in the street mar
keis.
Corn was ootainable in quantities
to the retail trade at Is cents a dozen
ears. although some endeavored to
bolster the market by holding IL for
20 and 25. There were very few buyers
at the price. Lima beans sold at Is cents
a pint a fall OF cents from last week
Tomatoes were selling at 20 to SO cents
a basket, depending on size. Apples
both eating and cooking. were in
abundance and selling at reasonable
prices. Pears were TO be bought TO,
10 cents a quart. with a large quantity
Of them on the stands. Potatoes held
firm at last weeks price OF Is cents
but eggs dropped few cents, selling
at 80 10 40 cents a dozen. There seme6
TO be a scarcity OF peaches.
The farmers were complaining o,
the lack of rain in the past few weeks
II was stated that the vegetables were
drying up on the vines and that even
hardy plants. such as cucumbers
squash and tomatoes, were dying from
drought Certain ones said that they
would have very little for the narke
II there was not relief this week.
An Every Evening reporter was tolt
by a farmer that there was a stand
near Sixth street on King where tn
woman who rented the space did no
comply with the market rules. 1t wa
said that this woman kept her STAN
In operation until after 4 o'clock Il
the afternoon although all the othe
farmers were required to move ou
promptly and was not interfered with
When Clerk OF the Market McAtee
was told Of this he replied that he wa
unaware OF the alleged violation an
that the woman must be working som
scheme 10 operate after he left tn
markets. He said he would investigat
IL at once as he did not wish the farm
ers TO feel that he was being unfair
them.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
COURT DlsMlSsES
RESTRAINING ORDER
/, AGAINST THE CITY
Continued from page l

ter. The state will be ready for an
argument next Tuesday and Mr.. Har-
man should b. ready also. in view Of
the fact that he was granted = con-
tinuancs from last "wednesday for that
purpose"
Tho state contended that side was
not allowed moro than six witnesses
to support . point and warned the
opposition Of this In view OF the great
amount Of testimony promi3ed by Mr..
Harman.
The court decided that no action
staying the hearing would be granted
BY. II until the extent OF tho restrain
ing order was learned. and according
ly told both aides to be ready on Tues
day. At which time It would be decided
whether tho state will proceed with
the charge brought In the City Court
Residents OF the vicinity OF the
company's plant, on Harrison street
between Fourth and Fifth. complain
I'd to the city some time ago abou;
smoke which issued from the plant
declaring II to be an annoyance. II
was also said that the vibration OF
the engine shook the walls OF theil
homes. The Board OF Health after
an investigation gave the company
ten days to correct the trouble. Com.
plants were still made at the close
OF that time. however, 1t IL said. and
DR.. Robert 8. McBirney. secretary ol
the board. took legal steps on Tues
day
The bill stated that tho plant ha,
a valuation OF from $4,000 to $40.00t
and has an output OF 20 tons OF ic,
daily, and charges that condition.
have been exaggerated.
The bill further charged that tn,
Board of Health has exceeded ant
gone outside of its authority, th,
same being limited to matters relating
strictly and entirely to the publi
health and not to any alleged nuisanc
that might concern private individual
either as affecting their property o
because the same might be slightly Of
fensive to them. or otherwise. tn
same constituting, IL anything. pri
vate nuisance and not a public nuis
ance."
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
CITIES ORGANIZE FOR
FIGHT ON POLLUTION
New League Elects Pinchot
President and Demands Ac-
ton by Federal Congress.

Atlantic City, Aug. 12.-Omcials
OF Atlantic seaboard cities and others
In putting a stop to the oil
pollution OF navieable waters yester-
day formed a permanent organization
10 be known as the National Coast
Anti Pollution League, elected Clifford
Pinchot. Republican nominee for gov
ernor OF Pennsylvania, president, and
passed a strong resolution calling upop
congress to pass the bill OF Congress
man r. Frank Appleby, OF New jersey,
making IL a federal offense to dump oil
lin navigable waters and providing for
the imposition OF a fine OF $1,000. A
similar bill has been introduced in the
senate by Senator Frelinghuysen.
| The conference, which has been in
session here for two days. opened un-
der the name OF the League OF Atlantic
seaboard Municipalities. When 1t was
decided yesterday morning to form a
permanent body. it was also voted TO
change the name. The morning session
was presided over by former Mayor
Charles P. Gillen. Of Newark. and the
luncheon which followed had Mayor
Clarence Hetrick, OF Asbury Park, as
chairman.
Speakers again recited the dam
age done by the oil pollution, and the
feeling was unanimous that steps nus'
'be Immediately taken to abate the men
ace, Congressman Appleby. father Of
the bill, which now has been eigh'
months in the hands OF the house
committee, was present. He sold thai
lin 1919 the total tonnage OF American
olburning vessels was 100000. bu
that in two years It had increased u
100000 The oil pollution had IN
creased correspondingly. he said.
At yesterdays session messages
were read from Governor Edwards ant
Mayor Frank Hague. OF Jersey City
pledging sympathy and support in tn
movement.
Other officers elected were: FRS
vice president. Edward Hatch. Jr.. o
New York: second vice president
Charles P. Gillen. Newark; third vic
president, Horace NJ. Kilburn, New
York city; treasurer. George D. Pratt
Brooklyn; secretary, Sedley II. Phin
ney, Trenton.
David NJ. Neuberger. OF Deal, ". j
2 was elected chairman Of the executiv
committee. ]. Spencer Smith. CT Tren
ton, was elected vice president 70
New Jersey, and William Donaldson
Of Harrisburg, statefvice president fo
Pennsylvania.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
1000 EXPECTED At
COUNTY GRANGE PICNIC
Annual Reunion Will be Held
on the State Fair Grounds
Next Thursday.

10000 expected At -,tn.ef-nwh- 60 r
IL is estimated that 1000 persons
win attend tho annual reunion and
basket picnic OF the New Castle
County Pomona Grange. Patrons OF
Hushandry. At the State Fair grounds
ncxt ThuredAy. In the morning there
Will be sports, including a game OF
baseball, and In the afternoon w. J.
Thompson. master OF the Maine State
Grange and member OF the executive
committee OF the National Grange, and
Robert @. Houston. deputy attorney
general sor Sussex county. Will make
addresses.
A basket picnic will also be held on
Friday at the home OF ]. II. Roosa
master of the Delaware State Grange
who reeides near Milford. Mr.. Roosa Is
planning TO entertain 1900 guests, who
will also tour orchards and poultry
farms in lower Delaware. Mr.. Thomp.
con Will accompany the party.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
BLACKBIRDs ECLIPSE Sun.
Hundreds Of Thousands in Flight Out
Of Cold Wave In Pennsyiyania.

Lewistown, Pa. Aug. 12.-Hundreds
Of thousands OF blackbfrds assembled
in an oat field along the Main Line
OF the Pennsylvania Railroad one milo
west OF here yesterday. tt appeared to-
be some kind OF bird convention and
their chattering drowned the noise OF
passing trains.
Tt is estimated that 10000 Of them
roasted on one wire OF a 150-foor span
Of the Pennsylvania's telegraph line
and a gun fired along the borders Of
the field caused cloud OF birds to
rise that actually obscured the sun.
They were flying southwark 10 es-
cape the low temperatures OF the past
two nights, which came near the frost
line,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
STRANDED PASSENGERS WIRE
STRIKE PROTEST TO HARDING

Ogden. Utah, Aug. 12.-Five hun
dred travellers stranded at Ogden be-
cause OF the strike OF Southern Pacific
nremen sent the following telegram
to President Harding last night:
Limited trains tied up on account
OF strike causing much distress to
travellers. women and children. Civilizs
ed people have established courts to
adjust disputes among men. and the
time has come when similar tribunals
with ample power to enforce their
mandates must be promptly establish
ed TO adjust Industrial controversies
among men. Strike means just what
the word implies, force and violence
and the strikes must be prevented by
law. We trust you will use prompt
and vigorous means to protect the
public welfare and oblige railroads tc
run and compel all organizations OF
capital and labor to adjust controveC.
sies In court"
r. II. Addington and s. w. Shay.
der, Of Denver were chosen by the
complaining travellers as a committet
to draft and send the message.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
REsCUEs TWO IN RAGING SEA
Lifeboat CapsIzes But Finally Saves
Fishermen From Sinking Craft

Cape, May. n. J., Aug. 12.--Csptain
Christopher Benthan and his crew of
coast guard station l30, Townsend
Inlet, twenty miles north OF this city.
made A thrilling rescue Of two men Of
the fishing boat Why Not off Town
sends Inlet bar yesterday morning.
The propeller Of the craft became USE
less in a high sea five miles off the
coast, and the men signalled 70 the
Townsend Inlet station.
. Captain Bentham and his crew twice
put TO sea. in the lifeboat- The first
time the boat was capsized in going
over Townsend Inlet bar. which is one
of the most treacherous along the New
Jersey coast. When the Iifeboat finally
reached the fishermen their craft was
sinking.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
RAN TRAIN THROUGH
| FLAMES TO- SAVE It
Spontaneous Combustion Sets
$500, 900 Fire at N. Y. c.
Dock in New York.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

~ ~ASSSS's>sSN wa w L'ShJ A@vChn8s
New York, Aug. 12.-Damage es-
timated by New York Central officials
at 100000 was caused by fire which
partly destroyed pier D. on the North
River front in the Central's west 65th
street freight yards today.
Four city fireboats. a score of rail-
road tugs and all available land ap-
paratus in the vicinity was called out
to fight the fire. which ragged fiercely
for more than three hours.
A dozen flremen were overcome by
dense smoke thrown off by the var
iegated contents of the blazing ware
house, and one fireman was painfully
burned by wet lime which was splash
ed on his face and hands.
Railroad workers ran an engine
through the flames and saved a trair
OF FL freight cars laden with jute
fish, grease, meat and other commodi.
ties, but the contents Of about so cars
which had been unloaded in the ware.
house. was destroyed.
Spontaneous combustion Is believed
to have caused the blaze.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
MANY DELAWARE BOYS
At FORT HANCOCK

The following Delaware young men
are at the Citizens Military Training
Camp. Fort Hancock. n. j.: James 1.
Ford, Jr.. Of 70s North Broome street;
John +. Butler, 6l5 West Eighteenth
street; George c. Johnson, 2404 LAM
mot street; Harvey K. Tatman, S02
Park Place, and Thomas NJ. Donohoe,
1904 North Clayton street. all OF Will
mington; William H. Henning, New
ark; Fulton j. Downing and E. "
Ingram, Milford; w. A. Hargadine
FELTON,; George c. Shipley, Seaford
James A. Kelly and Philip S. CORN
ley, Hcckessin; T. r. Ingram. Jr.
Lewes; Leonard A. Frasier, Lewee
and w. E. Postles, Dover.
They are living in tehts and meals
are served in regular camp fashion
Baseball. tennis, volley ball and swim
ming are the chief sports.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
MANY REPUBLICAN
DELEGATE CONTESTS
Fights In Several City Wards
and Aloo IN Some Rural
Districts.

While no ofachl list has been L.
sued OF the candidates who have hled
tAeir nance for election ~ delegates tc
the Republican state Convention on
August -, Il 10 known that . number
ef contests ara In sight. The county
executive committee will meet next
Monday afternoon to 80 over the list
after which II viii be made public. An
effort 10 being made, IT 10 said. to have
Oome Of the candidates withdraw be.
lDrs that time. II 10 known that the
following have Med:
Ftrot Ward---Arthr johnson
Charles Smiley.
Second Ward--Mrs. Jennie Dea.
kyns. Leo Dugan. Richard Craig, Con-
stable H. r. LeidiG.
Third ward--John c. Footc. Chas
l.. Hallam. George Brown. Thomat
Roberts.
Fourth ward--Ioseph wigGles
worth. Mrs. f. F.. Waren. M.chae
Paisse.
FIFTH ward-Francls v. du Font
Isaac T. Mcclure, Miss Elizabeth Bull
lock. James Foreman. Thomas Ale
Sretta.
Sixth ward--H. r. Blake, william
n. 0umby. Frank Hainsworth, Clar
ence Russ, Harry Fleming.
Seventh ward-Mayor Leroy Har
vey. Mrs. Julia n. Ashbrook. Captain
William A. eimonton. George p
Miller. Robert Rayard.
Eighth wSrd--Charlcs ]. Coleman
Philip T. Sadler. John J. Ritter. vii
Ham II. Grantlsnd. Amos II. Hahn.
Ninth Ward--W. NJ. Hewes, Jamc
=. STAFFORD. Albert Kelly. James Lynn
Harry Butler. Thomas White.
Twelfth ward--John Appleby, Joh,
Ferris. Charles y. Brown. Pete
Olivcre, r. ]. McClaine.
Many other candidates. IL is under
Stood. have filed. including eight &
the Seventh ward and Ave in the Fifth
II is said that there will be ten con
tests In the county. including one 4
Mil Creek hundred. four in Christian
hundred: one in New Castle. two 4
Pcncader and two in Appoquinim,nl
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
GERMAN HYMN OF HATE
IN HIGH FAVOR AGAIN
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Berlin, Aug. 12.-"Deutschland uber
Allies" has come back as Germany
national song after three years of dis
repute, during which it was looked
upon by the supporters of the Re-
publican government as an anthem
fitted only for Imperialists.
In his proclamation on the observ-
ance Of the third anniversary of the
ratification of the Republican con-
stitution. President Ebert termed the
song "a rallying cry for all defenders
of the new Germany" and its rendi-
ton by the band, while he reviewed
the-troops before the Reichstag build
ing, yesterday, was greeted with ap.
plause.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
CALL STALLED TRAINS
''F|RELESS COOKERS
-Passengers Maroonsd by Cali
fornia Strike Almost Roast
In 113 Degree Heat.
sy Associated Pres. to Every Evening.

Oy AoeoCieteo TTcuS 10 ESNety nVenlnR.
Needles. Cal. Aug. 12.-"Fireless
cookers" was the phrase applied to
day coaches and sleepers by passen-
gers stranded here last night because
Of the controversy between the Santa
Fe Railway and members OF the Big
Four brotherhoods.
I'VE are as contented az any one
could be hundreds OF miles from home
In a desert with the THERMOMETERS
standing at 113 degrees at 7 o'clock at
night" said one OF them.
He and the other 300 or more desert
ed the trainsIwhich, from standing in
the sun all day. were hotter than the
atmosphere, and took up a temporary
home in the little parks around the
railroad station. A newspaper was al
that was needed for bed and the sky
served for n cover. Passengers are be.
ing fed free by the railroad company
fdntil 1t shall be able to remove then
to their destinations.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
FIVE LOST ON MIAMI YACHT.
Explosion Sends Boat to Bot
tom Before Life Craft Could
be Launched.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Miami, Fla. Aug. l2.-Expiosion and
fire sent the motor yacht Shirin, Mi
ami TO Nassau, to the bottom off
Miami Beach yesterday with a known
loss Of five lives, and three Negro
passengers reported missing. The
cause of the explosion is not known.
The Shirin carried 81 passengers
when she left Miami. most OF them
Negroes, and flames enveloped her Sc
swiftly that there wac little oppoC-
tunity TO get her boats down.
The survivors were picked up after
clinging 10 the sinking wreckage for
an hour.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
GAWCZYNSKI HOUSE :
RAIDED BY POLICE

William Gawczynski OF i07 Stroud
street was arrested yesterday after
noon in a raid on his home by Detec-
tives Gamble. Wallace. and Mcdaniel
and Sergeant Foreman. on charges of
violating the state liquor law. About
100 gallons OF mash. ten gallons OF
supposed whisky and large still were
taken from the premises, according
to the police.
Ar'aigned in City Court this morn
ing Gawczynski asked for a continu-
ance in his case until Monday morning
and had his request granted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
No Contagious Diseases.

The number Of deaths this week
shows great increase over the fig
ures for the corresponding period last
year. There were 2s this week. as
compared with 16 for the corresponds
ing week last year. There were AZ
births for the week this year COM
pared with 3s last year. A noticeable
falling off in marriages is reported,
there being but five for the week. while
for the corresponding period last year
there were 19.
No contagious diseases are on the
records of the Board Of Health.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
CATCH 1,500.POUND TURTLE.
But Fishing Schooner Is Nearly Over
turned in Harpooning It.

Boston. Aug. 1.-THE little Glou-
cesrer fising schooner Gorilla was
nearly overturned by the struggles OF
a huge turtle of the black diver type
which members OF the crew harpooned
southeast of Nantucket South Shoals
lightship last Sunday. The vessel
brought the turtle here yesterday.
Weighing 1900 pounds. il was seven
feet long. ten feet across from fipper
TO fipper.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
GRAIN AND PORK-CL0SING.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Chicago. Aug. 12.-Closing prices:
wheat-Sept., 104A; Dec. LoSs;
May. l.0Sas.
: corn-Sept, 5SA; Dec. 50; May.
5517.
oats-Sept., SOS; Dec. SO; May.
36as
Lard-Sept.. 1912; Oct. 1917.
Ribs-ASept., s.s2; Oct. $40.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
BENJAMIN A. GROVES
FOR STATE TREASURER

Benjamin "A. Groves, former State
Senator and former Levy Court com
missioner. Is actively campaigning
for the Republican nomination for
state treasurer.
Friends OF Mr.. Groves say he has the
support OF Senator Ball and Governor
Denney, but has not yet received the
Endorsement OF Senator du Pont
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
TREATY WITH GERMANY
ATTACKED IN SENATE
Underwood Protests There is
No Precedent for Admins
tration's Course.
ny Associated Press 10 Every Evening

ny Aseociaied fress 10 Every Evening.
Washington. Aug. l2.--Formal pro-
tee, against the action Of the admin
istrnuon in concluding an agreemen,
with the German government for es-
tahlishmen, OF a joint commission TO
pase on American war claims against
Germany was made today by Senator
Underwood. OF Alabama, Democratic
senate leader. in a letter 10 Chairman
Cummins. OF the Judiciary Sub-com-
mi'tee.
Tho eub-committee has before II
Senator Cnderwood's bill for an all
American commission 20 ad,udicate
war claims.
Senator Underwood In his letter
challenged the contention of the State
Department and White House that
presidents existed for the admin!stra-
tion course.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
BURNED AT STAKE
POSING AS INDIAN

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
San Mateo. Cal, Aug. 12.--Whilc be-
ing burned at stake" by savage
Indiana" during the filming of mo-
ton picture production here, Hobart
Bosworth, actor. suffered painful burns
about the face and hands. His in
iuriea are not considered aerioux
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
ELEVENTH WARD DEMOCRATS
NOMINATE DELEGATES

At meeting of the Eleventh Ward
Democrats in No. 10 school. last night,
William T. Green and Thomas Bay
nard Lynch were nominated delegates
to the Democratic state convention,
with Charles Edwards and Joseph l..
McDermott as alternates. The meeting
was largely attended
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
Leigh Fined in Court

Thomas Leigh OF 122 North Lincoln
street was fined $40 in City Court this
morning when found guilty OF assault
and battery on Floyd Taylor OF 1927
West Second street, The evidence IN
the case was partially heard yester-
day. but final decision was reserved
until today, pending the procuring OF
additional witnesses.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
HOLD.UPS GIVE VICTIM
MONEY TO BUY FOOD

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Yakima. Wash. Aug. 12.-Charles
Smith reported to police today that
two armed men. held him up. found
his pockets empty and handed him 35
cents.
Take It," one bandit said, buy
yourself something to eat. You're
evidently worse of than We are"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
GOV. MILLER ON
BURNING YACHT
New York Executive aud Times Pub.
llsher Driven from Craft by Flames.

Lake George. y. y. Aug. 1.-THE
f,re aboard the steam yacht Crusader
on Lake George las, night. while 1t
was carrying Governor Miller. Adolpa
+. orhs, publisher OF tho New York
Times. Charles J. Horady OF the firm
OF kidder, Peabody and Company. and
others. was caused by rope being ig-
nit.d from not steam pipe, IL was
learned today
The craft docked hastily TO allow
the passengers TO go ashore. The
damage Was small.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
YOUNG LABADIE DEAD.
Camp Dix Soldier Never Regained
Consciousness After Bout.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Trenton. N. j.. Aug. 12.-Young
Labadie, soldier boxer of Camp Dix,
who collapsed after his six-round
bout with Louis Barale. of Camden.
here on Monday night, died in ST.
Francis Hospital here today. without
regalning consciousness. Death was
due to a brain hemorrhage.
Police viii make arrests in the case,
1t was stated. Labadie Is said TO have
belonged to Battery B. Sixth Artillery,
Camp Dix.
During the bout on Monday night
the boxer was not knocked down nor
did he receive severe punishment, ac-
cording to boxing experts. Physicians
declined to state whether or not death
was possibly due to blow receives
in the match.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-12
CALLS STRIKE REVOLUTION.
Canadian Labor Minister De-
nounces United States
Labor Board.
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Vancouver. B. c., Aug. 12.-Express-
Ing his conviction that the action OF
the United States Railroad Labor
Board in trying to force compulsory
arbitration down the threats OF labor
had compelled the railroad workers OF
the United States TO defy the laws Of
that country, James MurdoclS, minister
Of labor. told meeting of Vancouver
Liberals last night, he thought the
strike situation in the United States
was "a revolution in the guise OF a
strike"