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Evening journal., 1922-02-13
To SELL union
GARDENS FEB. q
Gerth's Realty Experts Will
Conduct Auction at
Auditorium
TENANTS TO HAVE
SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

Gerth's Realty Experts OF New Or
leans and New York. who have been
commissioned by the United states
shipping Board Emergency Fleet
Corporation 10 conduct the sale OF
SOS dwellings and other properties
at Union Park Gardens, have an
nounced that the properties will be
sold al public auction az the Audi
torium. Eleventh street near Madi-
son. on February 81. The sale will
begin az o'clock.
The property first will be offered
In It's entirety. Immediately fol-
lowing the close OF the bidding for
the property as a whole. IL will be
offered in single houses at the same
time ana place. the sale continuing
afternoon and evening daily until
the property is sold Three days
following the end Of the auction an
nouncement will be made In the
newspapers as to whether or not
the property was sold as a whole or
in separate parcels to individual
buyers.
The general public Is invited to
bid on the houses.
With the exception OF special
privileges TO tenants occupying the
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TEXTILE
WORKERS ON STRIKE

BOSTON. Feb. 1s Omitted Press).
approximately $4,000 textile
workers employed in mills in New
Hampshire and Massachusetts,. went
on strike today in protest against
a 20 per cent. wage reduction.
Early reports received here from
New Hampshire indicated the strike
was 100 per cent effective there.
At Manchester. n. H., Il was esti-
mated that fully $4,000 workers
walked out
with 5000 operatives already
out in Rhode Island today's walk
out swelled the total 70 10000. on
strike in New England.
only one city in Massachusetts,
was affected by the walk-out early
today. At this city. Lowell, approx
imately 1000 workers failed TO re-
port for work.
The 20 per cent. wage reductions
effective today also restores the 81
hour week working scale.
Fully $4,000 mill operatives in -four
Northern New England states come
under the wage cut.
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CUT wage OF
R. R. SIGNALMEN
No Extra Pay Until After
Ten Hours of Work,
New Ruling
MINERS COUNT ON
RAlLMEN'S SUPPORT

CHICAGO. Feb. 10. Omitted Press)
The United States Railway Labor
Board in a decision handed dow
today overthrow the working agree.
ments with the railway signalmer
allowing overtime for an work after
eight hours. In the future overtime
will be paid only after ten hours al
though eight hours stin remains as
the basic day The regular rate Is
also TO be paid for sunday and holi-
day work.
The ruling OF the bosrd hits H.
600 men and becomes effective next
Thursday.
d. W. Holt. head OF tho Brother
hood OF Switchmcn, was the first OF
the railroad officials 90 accept the
Invitation OF John l.. Lewis. presi-
dent OF the Mine Workers OF Amer
lea. for a conference between rail
and mine workers. looking toward
an alliance TO combat wage slashes.
INDIANAPOLIS. Feb 10 Omitted
Press) Miners assembling for
their annual convention here today.
looked to the railroad men for sup
port In case OF coal strike on
April I.
Delegates already here regard the
Continued on Page Eleven.)
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NAN, NOT WOMAN, KILLED
TAYLOR; SANDS BOAS7ED
HEHAD GOODS ON HIM"
Detectives Learn Former Valet of Film Di-
rector Was In Los Angeles Day Before
KiIIing-PeaUey Breaks DoUn-Say He
Predicted Murder
TAYLOR HELPED NEVA GERBER
PAY FOR HER AUTOMOBILE

Los ANGELES. Feb. 1s. (United
Press) His breakdown under ques-
tioning OF Henry Peavey. Negro
valet OF william Desmond Taylor
and a report that he predicted the
murder OF the film director, marked
the hunt for the slayer today.
William A. Pinkerton. head OF the
Pinkerton Detective Agency, after
investigating the tragedy said he
was satisfied the assassin was a man.
"It was not a woman's method Of
shooting" he said.
Detectives who suspect Edward
F. Sands. former valet OF Taylor and
who have ascertained he was in Los
Angeles the day OF the killing, also
have discovered that he boasted OF
having the goods on Taylor"
Sands openly said. according TO
these detectives;
He must treat me right I have
the goods on him."
Another ciew described as the
most promising yet uncovered In the
murder. today was expected to lead
TO an arrest soon.
The new clew is connected witt
the past life OF Taylor who wai
known in New York as William
Deane Tanner and the man sough
for arrest has not been previousll
mentioned in the case according q
Detective Captain Adams.
Evening journal., 1922-02-13
JUNGLE JOE" Sc,
TO QUIT CONGRESS

WASHINGTON. Feb. 13. CUnited
Press) Uncle Joe" Cannon. the
Oldest member OF the House in point
OF service. announced today that he
would not be a candidate for Con-
gress next fall Cannon is from
Danville. H., and represents the
Eighteenth Illinois district.
Cannon today gave out the fol-
lowing statement:
'I am not a candidate for election
to the Sixty-eighth Congress"
Cannon was first elected in 1872
and has been reelected every term
except in 1890 and 1912. He is the
oldest man who ever served ip Con-
gress and has served longer than
any other man. He Is Sc.
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WORLD MARK FOR
WlNTERTHUR COW
Bess Johanna Ormsby Pro
duces 1908 Pounds of
Butter in 10 Months
FAMED CATTLE TO BE
VIEWED FEBRUARY "a

Bess Johanna Ormsby. a regis
tered Holstein COW owned by H. f.
dupont. Winterthur Farms. Winter
thur Del. has just broken the
worlds record in her class by pro-
ducing 1908 pounds OF butter in ten
months. This record Is the third
one-thousand pound one TO be made
by this COW in the last three years,
which gives her the distinction Of
being the only COW OF any breed to
have made three one-thousand
pound records in the ten months dt-
vision. Furthermore. Bess Johanna
Ormsby IL the only COW OF any breed
who has made three seven-day rec
ords each above 81 pounds OF butt
ter in seven days.
This noted COW is bred in the pur-
pie. her dam. Spring Brook Bess
the Winterthur herd. The latter
COW was long noted as being the
Sargest dairy COW in the world. and
Il Is only recently that her own
granddaughter succeeded in taking
this honor from the old COW by
tipping the scales at 1850 pounds.
Spring Brook Bees Burke, End. Is
not only one OF the very largest COWS
OF the breed but she Is also one OF
the greatest butter producers. have
ing in four different years produced
over 1000 lbs. butter each year. her
highest production being 1890 lbs.
for S65 day period.
Many other noted butter produc-
ers are in the Winterthur herd. Nom
pariel Altoona Ruble and Aaggie
Jos phine DeKol. End. being two
that are at present going at a clip
that should carry them both well
beyond the one thousand pound but
ter mark for the year. The former
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FIVE BOYS ON LONG
HIKE ARE ARRESTED

Leaving here Saturday night or
Sunday morning, five boys walked to
Philadelphia and were returning by
foot when arrested as runaways in
Chester last night. the Chester au-
thorities have notified ]. Paul Green.
chief probation officer OF the Ju-
venne Court. Mr.. Green has notified
the lads parents. who will have the
boys brought here.
The boys are Albene Pellachone.
1914 Howland street; Joseph
Brank, 1919 West Sixth street; An
thony Fiore. 1924 West Seventh
street; Michael Delucco, 513 West
Seventh street: Anthony Fasti. 1O7
East Front street.
Evening journal., 1922-02-13
DIR. HILLS HAS
TO CANCEL VISIT

Word has been received by tho
Chamber OF Commerce that the Rev.
Dr. Newell Dwight Hills. pastor OF
Plymouth Church. Brooklyn. has
been forbidden by his physician 10
deliver any public addresses for a.
least a week. because Of throat trou-
BILE. As result the luncheon-meet-
ing arranged by the Chamber for to-
morrow in the Hotel DUPONT, at
which Dr. Hills was 20 speak. has
been postponed. Notices 20 this ef-
feet we're sent out by the Chamber
TO its membership today.
DR.. Hills has been delivering
series OF lectures In the Middle
West. Late last week he was
obliged 10 return 10 Brooklyn and
undergo treatment for his throat. II
IS hoped that will be able TO keep
his engagement in Wilmingtoa =
about two weeks
Evening journal., 1922-02-13
FATHER AND SON HURT
IN AUTO ACCIDENT

In an automobile collision at
Prices Corner. yesterday, William
r. Minor, secretary in the attorney
generals Office. and his two-year-
old son. william Minor Jr., were
slightly injured. Mr.. Minor. how
ever. was able to attend to his du-
ties today.
The other car thar figured in the
collision bore a Pennsylvania license.
Mr.. Minors machine was damaged
TO the extent OF 5000.
A passing automobile brought Mr..
Minor and his son to their home
where they were given medical at
tention.
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TO DISCUSS PLATOON
SCHOOL FOR CITY

Following a meeting by the City
Board OF Education. this afternoon.
conference will be held by the
Mayor and Council. city treasurer.
city solicitor. city school superin-
tendent and representatives OF the
press to consider erection OF a mod
ern platoon school to accommodate
5000 or more pupils.
The conference will be held In
the club room OF the Hotel dupont
and will be preceded by a dinner
rendered to the entire party by DR..
Joseph II. Odell, president OF the
Delaware School Auxiliary Associa-
tion.
Evening journal., 1922-02-13
CANCEL CONCERT
in HIGH SCHOOL

Because OF the High School hav-
ing been fumigated. and It being
deemed advisable not to open II, the
public concert under the auspices Of
the Municipal Musical Association,
set for tonight in the High School
Auditorium, was cancelled early this
afternoon. at the suggestion OF DIT.
c. NJ. Handy. president OF the Board
OF Health.
This action was taken after con-
ference Of DR.. Handy. DIR. Ward SUI
perintendent OF schools, and others
interested.
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MAY BAN ALL
ASSEMBLAGE,
GUARD HOMES
Health officials Consider
Full Quarantine as Fever
Increases
s MORE CASES FOUND;
OFFICIALS CONFER

The public schools OF Whining
ton will remain closed until such
time as the Board OF Health thinks
it safe to open them" David A.
Ward. superintendent OF public
schools. said this morning.
"AIl schools will remain closed
until such time as we shall have sue
ceeded in checking the increase OF
scarlet fever" said DR.. c. NJ. Han
by. president of the Board OF
Health. this morning. land unless
there is a decided improvement soon
VIC shall ban all public gatherings OF
any description and establish a
strict quarantine on every house in
the city where scarlet fever exists.
THE public and private schools
under no condition will be permit
ted to open before Tuesday OF next
week. and not then. unless condi-
tions improve before that time.
The ban on children under II
years attending any public gather
ing will be strictly enforced. Ans
violation should be promptly re-
ported 10 the Office OF the Board of
Health"
The Board OF Health Office in the
Public Building was a busy place
this morning. DR.. Handy who
spends large part OF his time there
and who was also on the job yes
terday. was In his Office early this
morning and held a conference with
DR.. Ward.
Following the conference DR.
Ward expressed himself as favorinI
the action OF the Board OF Health
in a general closing OF all public
places 10 children and said that the
matter OF opening the public schools
rests entirely with the Board Of
Health, although they we're first or
dered closed by the Board OF Educa'
ton.
The Board OF Health reported
eight new cases OF scarlet fever thi
morning and one case reported wei
making total Of $50 cases in th'
city. This is a gain OF 13 case
s. since Saturday morning
owing to the large number OF case
being reported and the necessity 70
fumlgation all over the city, tn
health officers were compelled 4
work until a late hour Saturdal
night All public school building
have now been fumigated and toda,
the parochiai schools are being fumi
gated. formaldehyde candles beini
used for that purpose.
Quarantine regulations for scar
let fever now effective in the city
copy OF which Is furnished 10 occu
pants OF every house placed unde
the ban OF the Board OF Health, ar
the same as those adopted March
1915. Among the provisions is tina
Dogs. cats and other pets must b
kept out OF the sick room"
In fatal cases burial inside OF ?
hours is enjoined. although remova
Of the body from the premises re
quires a permit. A health office
must be present at all funeral
where death occurred from scarls
fever. and only immediate mem
bers OF the family are permitted
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THREE SLAIN
IN CLASH IN
IRISH WAR
Ratification of Treaty May
Be Held Up Pending
Peace on Border
SNIPERS ACTIVE
IN BELFAST STREETS

BELFAST. Feb. 10 Omitted
Press) .-Rioting between Sim Fein-
ers and Ulster men broke out again
here today.
Three persons we're reported kill
ed as the street lighting got under
way
Detachments OF troops and con-
stables rushed to the scene 10 sup
press the outbreak. Stray ,hulle
were smashing windows and en-
dangering lives OF citizens.
BELFAST, Feb. 13 Omitted
Pressl Final ratification OF the
Irish peace treaty In the House Of
Commons, by passage OF legislation
legalizing the free state may b. neid
up pending settlement OF the Ulster
border troubles.
Sir James Craig. prime minister
OF Ulster. announced today he
planned Introduction in the British
Parliament OF a resolution refusing
to pass the Irish legislation until the
government promises not to alter the
Ulster frontier without consent Of
Ulster itself The strength OF the
"die hards" probably would be raj.
lied TO support such a resolution. 1
these plans fail, Craig said he has
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TAYLOR WAS SYMBOL OF
HONOR TO MISS MIIVTER

death. Mr.. Taylor was 70 me a sym
Dol OF honor and manliness-a sym
Dol OF all that a girl admires In a
man. His friendship was uplifting
his advice and aid invaluable. It
would be nothing less than veritable
ingratitude II did not now that he
Is dead. raise my voice 70 proclaim
what he was. TO repudiate those who
would besmirch his character.
I have told the authorities all I
know OF both his life here and in
the East. That fear, has been OF
little aid 70 them.
1 cannot conceive the character OF
the person who would voluntarily
wrong Mr.. Taylor or cause his death.
Evening journal., 1922-02-13
THE REV. ]. E. PARKS
Is CRITICALLY I'LL

The Rev. J. Emory Parks, rector
OF the ST. James Episcopal Church.
Newport and Stanton, is critically ill
at his home with pneumonia His
condition was said TO be critical to-
day and Bishop Cook was al the bed
side. Mr.. Parks has been at St.
James Church for several years. He
is a prominent member Of the Mary
land society. He is an uncle OF the
Rev. Essall Parks Thomas. pastor OF
Epworth NJ. E. Church.
Evening journal., 1922-02-13
FREE TICKETs FoR MOVIES

Invitations TO the Movies are ex-
tended to six persons today through
our Classified Advertising Depart
ment. Look through the CLASSIFIED
ads and II your name is there come
to the Journal office and receive
free tickets for two (war tax paid
to see Cecil b. De Miles Sat
urday Night" a. the Queen. or Lionel
Barrymore In "Jim. the Pennman" A"
at the Arcadia. Tickets good for
Tuesday only. See Pas II today.
Evening journal., 1922-02-13
Two CASES FOR CORONER.

Inquests will be held tonight b.
Coroner Bullock on the deaths OF
Edward +. Crathers. who was
crushed under a falling crane at
the yards Of the Pusey and Jones
Company last week. and John
Haney. who was smothered when a
load OF ashes fell On him at the
plant OF the Pyri;es Company,
Limited. in South Wilmington. sew
eral days ago.
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By NARY MILES NuNTER.

Los ANGELES. Feb. la. (Uniteo
Press) There is no personal or hn-
ancial sacrifice I would not gladly
make 10 bring the slayer OF william
Desmond Taylor TO justice.
Mr.. Taylor was one OF my best
friends.
His death was a great shock to me.
met Mr.. Taylor first in 1919 when
ne became my director. I was then
II years Of age and his inspiration,
his unfaning courtesy. his considera-
ton not only 10 me but 10 all with
whom ne came in contact. immed-
lately won my highest admiration
From 1919 until the day OF his
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FILING FEE OPINION
EXPECTED TOMORROW

Decision on the question OF the
constitutionality OF the SO filing Zee
provision in the State income tax
law is expected to be given by the
state judges tomorrow. The ques-
ton was argued about a week ago
in the case OF Charles \. Ryan
against state Tax Commissioner NJ.
Howard Jester.
Evening journal., 1922-02-13
BID FOR FARNHURsT WORK

Four sealed proposals for changes
to steam piping. heating and venti-
lating systems and plumbing work
at the State Hospital. Farnhurst,
were received up TO noon today at
the office OF Robert p. Schoenijahn.
consulting engineer. 40S Industrial
Trust Building The bids will be
opened later at meeting Of the
trustees committee OF institution.
Evening journal., 1922-02-13
OPERATE TODAY
ON DIR. STEPHENSON

The Rev. r. X. Stephenson. pas
tor of the Silverbrook NJ. E. Church,
who was taken to the Methodist
Hospital. Philadelphia, on Friday
will be operated on today for kidney
and bladder trouble. The operation
was TO have been performed yester-
day. but was deferred because Of the
doctors weakened condition.
His condition is regarded as SER
ions
Evening journal., 1922-02-13
SAYS HE WAS TRYING
TO COLLECT DEBT

Found wandering through the
Railways Of the house al TIC French
street. Saturday night. James Fran
els was arrested on charge OF tres
pass and was fined IS and costs by
Judge Hastings in Municipal Court
this morning He said that he was
seeking a boarder at the house 10
collect a debt from him. Paul Crow
ley. a soldier. who was alleged TO
have accompanied Francis In the
house. was dismissed.
Evening journal., 1922-02-13
BOwICKY TAKES TrMBLE.

Falling down the stairs at his
home. 115 Poplar street, yesterday
morning. Joseph Bowicky. IS years.
suffers number OF severe bruises
and lacerations He was taken to
the Delaware Hospital for treat
menL
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PRISONER MAY
GO TO HOSPITAL

In Imposing a fine OF IS and costs
on Nicholas Sanden on charge or
trespassing on the property OF the
Harlan plant. Judge Hastings stipu-
lated that II the mans statement
that ne is III is found to be true. ne
should be allowed to be transferred
to a hospital under suspended SEN
tence.
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FLUE FIRES HOUSE

Engine Company, No. /. respond
ed to an alarm at $40 o'clock this
morning from the home OF Florence
Miles. colored. III Washington
street. caused by a FIRE from a de-
fective hue. The police estimate
the loss al $3.50.
Evening journal., 1922-02-13

WRIST WATCH-Ladys initials or
back, S. NJ. b.. between 18th and JEFF.
ferson SITS. and Cool Spring Park. Re.
ward N returned 10 1902 Adams street
febl3-1t.
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DOKEY DANCE tonight. Pythian
Castle. Many good prizes. Adm.
50c.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1922-02-13

VALENTINE DANCE-wed. Feb.
is. Prizes Eoung's Studio OF Dane
ins.-Adv.
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TO INVESTIGATE FIRE
ON NORTHERN PACIFIC

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1s.-CUnited
Press AN investigation OF the de-
struction OF the steamer Northern
Pacific. by nre on February s will be
made by the New York Office OF the
Department OF Commerce steamship
inspection. It was learned today.
Rumors that the ship was under
manned will DE one OF the chief
points in the investigation.
A full report OF the fire from A.
O. Instie. master OF the Northern
Pacific. has been received by the in
spection bureau here.
Lustie in his report declares that
seven minutes after the FIRE was dis
covered. the entire middle section OF
the ship was completely in flames
and It was apparent she could moi
be saved Lustie makes no mention
, OF the rumor that the vessel was un-
dermanned.
II. A. Kreuger, OF Silverside, neai
( this city, was burned TO death in the
fire aboard the Northern Pacific. He
was a draughtsman in the employ ol
the sun Shipbuilding Company, o.
Chester.
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TODAY1s TEMPERATURE

At The Evening Journal ONCE.
500 A. M..36 1901 p. NJ. "a
1000 a. M..35 100 p. NJ. "a
Evening journal., 1922-02-13
The Weather

Generally fair and colder tonight
ard Tuesday; moderate to fresh
winds.
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LOST.

High water .12.50 a. N. l.15 p. NJ
Low water 500 A. NJ. $40 p NJ
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SUN AND TIDE.

Head Of Christlnna
Evening star., 1922-05-15
CHORUS OF $500 VOICES
TO SERENADE PRESIDENT
School Children of Washington Re.
hearsing for Monster Demon
stration at White House.

RehearsaIs for the serenade to the
President and Mrs Harding. to take
place June 3 at Lincoln Memorial,
have been arranged FOR and practi-
the chorus of 5000 voices have been
aeiected. Assistant superintendents
OF schools. Stephen e. Kramer and
Garnet c. Wilkinson. through the su-
pervisinE principals and music teach
crs in all public school divisions have
girls required from each building to
complete the public school quota.
The selection of children from the
parochial schools Is being carried out
under the supervisions of a. c. Mona
han. director Of bureau of education
Council, and DIR. Anne Nichols The
rehearsals will conform to daylight
saving time and will be held at 1
o'clock pm, as indicated by the fol-
lowing schedule: Fifth division. Nc
K!nley Manual Training High School.
northwest. today. Eighth division,
Jefferson School. 9Th and c streets
southwest. Tuesday. May 49, Third
dhisfon Wilson Normal School.
11th and Harvard streets, Wednesday
Nav II. Tenth. eleventh. twelfth and
Thirteenth divisions and Shaw Junior
High SCHOOL, Dunbar H gh School.
Armstrong Manual Training High
School at Dunbar High School audi
torium. list and y streets northwest.
Friday. May 10. Seventh division.
Eastern High School. 7th and c
streets southeast. Monday. Nav 2e.
sixth division. Eastern High School.
eth and c streets southeast. Tuesday.
Nav 23.. Ninth division. Bryant School.
18th. and d streets southeast. We'd
nesday. May "a. First division. Curtis
School. S2d and o streets northwest.
ThnrsdaI. May 25.
The children selected from the
parochial schools are to- attend the
public school rehearsal most conven-
tent to them.
Evening star., 1922-05-15
FORCES COOPERATING
Per DiemgEmployes Told of Fruit
fulness in Present Under
=,s1 standing.

An era of cooperation between
the present board of Commi issioners
and the per diem laborers and me-
chanics of the city government was
forecast Friday night. when Engineer
Commissioner Charles Keller ad-
dressed the"workers at meeting in
Musicians Hall, E street between
10th and 11th streets.
Two or three years ago. when
working conditions were upset by
the war, the question of wages and
bonus frequently arose between the
day workers and the Commissioners
resulting In sharp controversies.
y: During; the past year, however
there have been indications of a bet
ter understanding developing be-
tween the workers. and the admins
tration at the District building.
which has been further strengthen
ed by. the talk which Engineer COM
missioner, Keller made to the en-
plOyes Friday night.
Col. Keller expressed his approval
Of the organizatio and voiced a de-
sire to cooperate with it in every
way that he can as Commissioner
He Will; address the colored branch
OF the city. employees organization
next Thursday night at the armory
on o street, between 7th and sth
streets Northwest.