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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-22
RAIL STRIKE GROWS,
$4,000 CLERKS FOR
JOINING WALKOUT
Canada Shopmen Also Talk
War; Track Workers Make
Gestures of Uneasiness.
PEACE PROSPECT is FAINT
New York World.
Ry Assoclated rre,s 10 Eyery Evenlng.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Chicago, July 22.--As the railroad
strike today entered its fourth week.
negotiations for peace took new
turn. and expectancy turned To Wash 70
ington. where Chairman Hooper OF
the Railroad Labor Board was called
FOR conference with President Hard
ing. and to the efforts of six lead
ing railroads 10 make separate peace
with their striking shopmen.
A conference between w. l.. Me
Menimen, of the Railway Labor Board.
and secretary OF Labor Davis at
Mooseheart. Ills, also was regarded as
a possible producer OF a peaceful ges-
ture
Reports from half n dozen cities
that approximately $4,000 clerks and
other railway employees had voted "a
walk out. and new Indications that
Canada was facing n shopmen's strike
added to the war talk, however, as
did President CRADLES statement that
any railroad that refused to meet
with committees of Maintenance of
Way men to adjust wage differences
would face a strike of these workers.
a new note in the demand of the
strikers was made evident by the state
ment of Samuel Gompers, president OF
the American Federation of Labor
inviting the government 10 urge strik
ing coal miners and shopmen and
their respective employers to begin
direct negotiations. coupled with the
action of represer. .atives of the big
Four" railroad brotherhoods in urg-
ing Congress TO facilitate a return tC
the direct parley system of settling
disputes.
Meanwhile eight railroads ISSUED
cancellation orders for branch line
trains. swelling the number of an.
nulments to well over three hundred
State troops continued on guard IL
eight states. while additional guard.
were placed on duty in various cities
Among developments yesterday wa:
the action Of 1000 employees OF tn,
Pittsburg and Lake Erie who favored
taking q strike vote
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-22
PART Of bAYARD AVE.
NOT PUBLIC ROAD
Section Which Lies Between
Lancaster Avenue and Sec
ond Street.

That Bayard avenue. between Lam
caster avenue and Second street, is
not a public street is held 10y Chancel-
lor wolcott In an opinion handed down
Ly him In dlsmissing the case of Jo-
seph Kelly against William e. Phillips.
Concluding his opinion. the Chancel-
lor stated '''rhe result of the forego-
Ing IN that Bayard avenue from
Lancaster avenue 20 Second street, is
not now public street; that the COM
plainant as a member of the public.
has no right 10 the enjoyment of the
same as street. nor has he any pri-
waite right of easement over the same
by virtue of any implied covenant in
cident 90 his title
The Chancellor ordered that decree
be entered dismissing the bill and as
sessinr the costs on the complainant.
Robert G.. Harman was solicitor for
the complainant and William :. Hines
was solicitor for the defendant.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-22
STRIKING SHOPMEN
RETURNING TO WORK
ON PENNA. R. R. HERE
This 10 Reported by the Com
pany. While Unions Express
Belief Ranks Are Unbroken.
SENIORITY RIGHTS GONE

claims and counter claims. state
mcnts and dcnials by the contending
parties were the outstanding features
today cf the local situation In connec-
tion with the strike OF the railroad
shupmen. The most notable was the
assertion by Pennsylvania railroad Of
rcials that some OF their former em-
ploNes who had gone out on strike had
made application for accomplishment
and that some OF them had actually
been taken hack
The union officials declared they had
no knowledge OF any such move on
the part OF the men to return 10 work
and that 50 Tar as they had been able
Co determine, their ranks were stand
ing ns solid and unhroken today as
they have been from the beginning of
the strike. three weeks ago today.
Ia this correction the statement
from the railroad company was that
their former shopmen had started on
their return movement and that yes
terday afternoon "A number of them
We're given employment and that they
were put To work IN the Todd's Cut
shops this morning. Ii was explained
that thgse men have 20 pass lo0 per
cent the test fixed by an examining
board at the shops and that they all
so IN as absolutely new men. losing
all they had gained by years Of service
In the way of priority and pension
rights. In fact. Il was announced they
even return 20 work with the strike
breakers as their seniors in the way
OF priority IN the railroad company's
service. IL was also asserted that the
railroad company has had large
number OF applications from the strik-
ine shopmen to have their old jobs re-
stored 20 them. but the company is
taking it's time IN rc-employins these
men and q is exercising its own choice
as 10 who among the strikers are
taken hack.
There was rumor reaching the
union men that the railroad company
had "A committee seeing the strikers. al
least some of them who are regarded
as expert mechanics, and stating 20
these men that they had been author
Continued on page s.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-22
RAIL BOARDS HEAD
AIDING PRESIDENT
TO END THE STRIKE
Members Of Interstate Com
merce Committee Also Attend
Conference at White House.
LABOR CHIEFS STAND FIRM

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Washington. July 22-Chairman
Ben w. Hooper. of the Railroad Labor
Board. arriving here today in response
10 a summons from the White House.
went into conference with President
Harding prepared 10 give the executive
g complete survey Of the railroad strike
situation and the recent negotiations
conducted with n view 10 bringing
about n settlement.
The labor board chairman went to
the White House soon after reaching
here from Chicago. and the Presidents
list OF engagements for the day had
been arranged so as TO allow an inn
mediate conference as OF great a length
as the conferees might desire
Comment on the strike situation was
withheld by Mr.. Hooper prior TO his
conference with tho. President, but it
WAS indicated that he might have
statement to make later.
/ Al;nos. co.ncident with Mr. Hooper's
arrival the American Federation of
Labor made public kilograms sent by
| the liaiyor legislative representatives
! OF tho national and international
unions located in Washington to b.
NJ. Jewell. leader of the rail strike
/ forces and John l.. Lewis, president
of the United Mine Workers, pledging
sympathy and cooperation of the re-
spective strikes OF the railroad shop
and mine workers. The kilograms
were signed by Samuel Gompers. presi-
dent of the American Federation of
Labor. as chairman of the legisla-
/ tive representatives conference, and
said:
| Reports made TO the conference
! from various sections of the county
indicate a rising public sympathy in
favor of the men who are fighting for
right and justice"
After the conference between the
President and Chairman Hooper had
been in progress nearly an hour Chair
man Cummins of the senate Interstate
| Commerce Committee, who with other
committee members conferred with
eastern railroad executives on the
strike situation Thursday night was
called 10 the White House
Senators Watson, of Indiana, and
Kellogg of Minnesota. the other men,
bers OF the Interstate Commerce Com
mittee, who conferred with the railroad
executives. also were summoned to
the White House.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-22
GARAGE PERMIT FOR
UNION PARK GARDENS
Building Inspector Preston De-
cides to Act on His Own
Responsibility.

Building Inspector Ellis Z. Preston
today issued the first permit for a
private garage in the Union Park Gar
dens tract to Norman q. Winghe. %
South Sycamore street, To cost s4aO.
Several previous applications have
been made. which Mr.. Preston has
held up. but being satisfied that the
application in question was perfectly
regular so far as the city ordinances
go. he determined To grant II. and let
any question as to restrictions in the
deeds await the issue of litigation by
those Interested.
other applications will be acted on
next week.
So far this week 50 property trans
fcrs at the Gardens have been filed.
which makes the average almost ten
a dav. or this number seven were
i,corded yesterday. bringing the total
up to 263
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-22
j. s. VETERANS HAVE
LITTLE TIME TO FILE
CLAIMS FOR INJURY
All Applications for Certificates
Must be Applied for by
August 9.
BUREAU OUTLINES PLANS

According to the local Office OF the
L. S. Veterans Bureau. in the du Pont
Building large number of veterans
throughout the country, probably
thousands. have neglected to apply
for a certificate of injury. The failure
TO obtain this certificate will initiate
against the veteran IN making appli-
cation for compensation under the
Veterans Bureau. in the event that he
fails to apply for compensation with
in FIVE years from date of discharge.
Therefore the Director OF tho bureau,
Col. Charles r. Forbes. is urging vet
members of the necessity of securing
such a certificate.
The certificate of injury must be
obtained prior 10 August .. 1922. as
provided In Section 800 OF the war
Risk Insurance Act. IA amended
August .. 1921, This section o: .he
act covers the limitations Of the right
OF an eY-soldier to Cbtn'n ,ornensa-
ton for a disability resulting from a
disease or injury OF service origin,
unless the disease or injury has re-
suited in disability within orc year
from date Of discharge. or unless tho
discharged soldier OF sailor in question
can obtain from the director of the
United States Veterans Bureau q GER
tificate Of injury within one year from
the date OF separation from the service
or prior 10 August 2. 1922. The di-
rector of tho Veterans Bureau informs
the persons who may have sustained
an injury or disease In the service,
likely to result In death or disability.
as to their right TO certificate of in
jury and also as to the limitations Of
the statute. which make IL imperative
Continued on page 2.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-22
NEW RAIL UNIONS
PROPOSED BY HEADS
Of EASTERN ROADS
Lines Considering Proposal
Would Settle Disputes Direct
With Individual Employees.
PLAN Is LABOR BOARDS

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
New York. July n Efforts by
eastern roads 70 bring about ind
vidual agreements with their shopmen
were forecast today on the basls %
a statement by +. +. Loree. president
Of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad.
and chairman of the Eastern Prcsi-
dents conference that the carriers IN
this part of the country are planning
20 form company unions. Those, hs
said. would consist of the now en-
ployes and those who remained -.
work when inc strike wac called. I'm
der this plan. whenever future labor
difficulties arise each railroad would
negotiate separately with its men
Lehigh Valley officials said that
line already had begun organizing 80
employees into \ company union with
gratifying results" T. vas Irder-
stood similar action had been under
taken by tho Delaware and Hudson
and the Lackawanna. The new policy.
/ Mr.. Loree declared. vas suggested hv
/ The Labor Board in = statement .s-
sued July which said tne railva 20
should proceed 70 organize thoir men
Into new unions without amHation
/ with tho striking organizations
| The Baltimore & Ohio has previous
/ ly announced its decision 20 seek .n-
dividual settlement With its striking
shopmen But labor leaders declared
these peace overtures would not re-
suit IN ending the strike on that road
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-22
FIGHT ON WOOL TARIFF
SET FOR SENATE TODAY
lenroot Primed to Oppose
Rates Fixed by Lower House
OF Congress.

By Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Washington. July 1.-The Sena.s
came today 20 ;Ae major battle ground
in the administration tarim bAi-ths
wool schedule. While this schedule.
officially designed number eleven. vas
not expected 10 bring the storm of op-
position in the Senate that conferred
around The famous schedule X u
The Payne -Aidrich BIZ. .t was -a %
the subject Of sharp attack from ho,a
sides ct the cha.uber
Senatcr Lenroot. Republican. VS.
cons!n. who ed a successful onslaught
on the cotton schedule. was prepared
for an even more vigorous aght on .as
wool rates. The Democrats had mar
sha,led their forces and We're nreps-si
for fresh encounter and expected -,
snow thai the duties proposed I'D,
manufactured products were AS h.sn.
II not higher than those in scbe3,,.a
n, and 10 lay particular emphasis a
on what they claimed would p.
necessarily large increase IN .hs
nations clothing bill.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-22
ATLANTIC CITY TO Be
DRY AS SAHARA DESERT
Two Sets Of Agents to Stay on
Job TIL Booze Stops
Flowing.
Ry Associated Press 10 Every Evening

Ty Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Atlantic City. y. J.. July 22.-Thers
are two separate bands % federal in
vestigstors here. and they are working
along entirely independent and differ
ent lines; one is headed by Samuel n.
Cone. and IS engaged IN rounding up
saloon proprietors. hartenders. ard
others engaged In the retail liquor
business at the shore.
This band. thus far. has arrested SIS
persons. accused r violating the ua-
tional dry law. and who are now held
under bail bonds tOtalinE Sss 900
They viii remain here indefinitely and
will continue 70 conduct the raids. Il
was announced, until Atlantic city "a
bone dry they said.
The other group Of government
agents. led by Ed. Henson. head NJ
the New Jersey and national New
York prohibition frees. are not con-
cerned with raidinE OF saloons. but
are and nave been for weeks past en-
gagged in ferreting the way into The
secret circles OF the whisky barons.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-22
WAITING
FOR TEST Of PLAN
TO RESUME MINING
No Immediate Danger of Fuel
Famine, the President is
Informed.
MORE DRASTIC STEP NEXT

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Developments in the coal strike stu
alton today included:
Wa shington officials prepared to
give miners and operators ten days TO
two weeks to try out President
Harding's plan before taking any
drastic action.
Secretary Hoover expects opinion
from Attorney General Daughsrty to-
night on legal aspects of his plans for
priority orders and price maintenance
of coal shipments.
Philadelphia public utilities buy coal
In Great Britain.
Demands for ships IN carry Welsh
coal to United States boosts shipping
rate.
John F. Burkan. mayor Of Scran-
ton. Pa. announced after conference
with President Harding ne would
meet John l.. Lewis, miners president
Monday In effort TO settle anthracite
strike.
Warning against activities of radi-
calls issued at Hazleton, Pa.
Pennsylvania miners protest against
presence OF 1.1OO State troops in mine
fields.
Washington. July 22.-Whlle pre-
pared TO wait for ten days or two
weeks. according 10 present indica-
tions, TO test the success of efforts to
resume production at bituminous
mines before adopting any drastic
course regarding the coal strike, the
government in the meantime today
was pushing its plans for distribution
Of the dwindling ccal supply to insure
continued operation of the railroads
and essential industries.
With present stocks of coal there
will be no undue risk OF an industrial
shutdown officials are convinced. by
fortnight of waiting 10 develop the
response to President Harding's in
vitation TO operators to resume
operations and the government in the
meantime may consider the next steps
to be taken should that effort fail
What these steps might be was the
subject of prolonged discussion at yes
terday's cabinet meeting but without
1t was understood. any definite formu.
lation of policy at this stage.
Secretary Hoover. Il was said at the
/ department OF commerce expected {
report before night from ATTORNEY
/ General Daugherty covering the lega
aspects Of the administrations plar
for coal distribution and price mainten.
ance during the strike emergency anC
1t was indicated that details OF the ad-
ministration's scheme which involves
the use OF local committees in the va.
rious producing districts working un.
der a central committee In Wash
ington might be made public late to
| day.
Thirty or forty producing operator:
are expected TO meet with Secretary
Hoover on Monday 10 consider the ad
ministrations plan. The operators q
attend the Monday conference, it wa
said. would in general be the same whC
attended the recent meeting which re
suited in the voluntary fair rriG,
agreements. representatives coming il
from sixty producing districts includ
ing western Pennsylvania.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-22
WHITES SPLACARD STAYS;
EDITOR DEF|ES GOVERNOR
Will Make a Test Case as to
Legality Of Offending Poster
After Arrest.
py Associated Press to Every Evening.

Ry Associated Press to Every Evening.
Topeka. Kansas, July 22-The ar
rest Of William Allen White, En-
poria editor for displaying a poster
sympathizing with the striking rail-
road shopmen probably will be made
today. 4, was announced bv Governor
Henry ]. Allen. THE morning.
The announcements followed n per-
sonal report TO Governor Allen by
Judge McDermott OF the Industrial
court on his pilgrimage to Emporia
late Yesterday and Of his failure To
persuade White TO remove the poster
from his newspaper office window.
The test to determine whether the
display of tho poster is a violation of
the Kansas Industrial court act will
follow Whites arrest. but meanwhile
the governor stated the strike cards
will have To come down from every
window In Kansas"
Emporia, Kansas, July 22-Gover-
nor Henry J. Allen had failed early
today 10 persuade his lifelong friend.
Editor William Allen White, 10 remove
from the window OF the Emporia
Gazette's Office a yellow placard ex-
pressing sympathy with the striking
railroad >hopmen, and a final confer
ence ST Topeka today was 10 decide
who should swear 20 the informa-
tion on which II was expected MIR.
White would be arrested.
Mr.. Whites coiors still were flying
this morning. lie had 20; removed
The placard. which announces We are
for the striking railroad men, so per
cent" The governor holds that dis
playing the card is a violation Of the
State Cour: o! Industrial Relations
law which forhids picketine.
The conference today az Topeka
follows one here as: night between
esn!ssarles OF the Two principals. The
governor had said he hoped by tina;
conference 20 persuade Mr.. White 10
remove tho p.acard. Judge J. A Nc
B De.mott 0: the Industrial Cour;
car-.ed AT oner o. peace 10 Mr. White
:. ,:e world haul down his flag.
MI. Whi.S instructed his repre-
se:ta."s. Attorney Henry Ganse. to
SAY iaat he would not back down. The
r3re;.ng ended late last night in q
deadlock
Informed % Judge McDermott's lack
Of success. the governor said that Il
ne placard sill was W this morning
ar arrest would be made.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-22
LOADED COAL CARS WRECKED
IN PENNA. STRIKE REGION

Uniontown, Pa, July 22-Two
railroad wrecks. involving the derail-
ment of loaded coal cars on the Mo
nongahela, and the Baltimore and
Ohio in the Fayette coke region, to-
day held the attention of railroad po-
lice.
Five cars and a locomotive were de-
rallied on the Dunlap Creek branch OF
the Monongahela railroad. between
Simson and Allison, near Brownsville
The derailment occurred at n switch
and it was said traffic would be tied
up all day.
On the Smithheld branch of the b
& o. seven loaded coal cars left the
tracks at a switch, blocking traffic
for several hours. A brakeman was
injured
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-22
PHILA. IMPORTING COAL
FROM BRITISH ISLES
By A. p. to Every Evening.

By A. p. TO Every Evening.
Philadelphia. July 22.-Seve-
raj cargoes OF coal. purchased
by local public utility corpor-
ations in Great Britain. will ar
rive here within a fortnight, 1t
became known today.
Approximately $4,000 tons
was purchased a week ago in
Wales and southern England
by the Philadelphia Electric
Company. while the United Gas
Improvement Company and the
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Com
pany placed large orders at the
same time.
In addition. ii was stated.
about 10000 tons of steam coal
is consigned to ship brokers and
local chartering agents.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-22
: CARIBOU SAVES HUNGRY
FLYER FROM STARVATION
BY A. p. 70 Eve,.v Ernninr

By A. p. 10 Every Evening.
Dawson. Y. T.. July 22.-Lixe
a chapter from dramatic fiction
reads the story Of the expert
ence of Clarence o. Prest, the
aviator, while attempting
flight across Yukon territory
and Alaska. He flew with his
moving picture camera above a
great herd of caribou and was
forced to land in their midst.
He slaughtered one Of them to
keep from starving
The herd is part of the great
body of caribou which annually
trek across the region near Daw-
son and Eagle. Prest had flown
by a roundabout way from San
Bernardino. Calf. to the far
north.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-22
STATE TROOPS AND HOUNDS
TRACKING HOUSE BOMBER>

Youngwood, Pa. July 22.-The home
of Thomas Coster was dynamited here
today. John Filsky. a boarder, was
injured seriously.
Coster's three brothers-in-la law, who
reside with him. have been working
in a keystone Coal Company mine
near here.
State troopers with bloodhounds are
trailing the dynamiters.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-22
slOO, ,OoO,Oo MOTOR CORPORATION

Special Dispatch to Every Evening.
Dover, July "a charter was filed
today for the Star Motors, Inc. with
a capital OF 800, 100000 TO deal in and
with automobiles. trucks, motorcycles
etc.
W. c. Durant. Deal, y. j.; Carroll
Downes. Narberth. Pa; Charles p.
DAILY. New York City, are the in
'corporators.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-22
PHILA. PRODUCE-CLOSING. 90,
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Philadelphia. July 22.-Closing:
Wheat, lower; No. 2. red winter,
l.ls@l.22; do, garlicky, 1.10@1.13.
Corn. lower; No. 2. for expert, 75@l
rs; No. 8. 74075; No. 4, 72@73.
Oats. lower; No. 2, white, 45h@46;
No 8, white. 444M45.
Bran, higher; soft winter, in 100
pound sacks. 25.50@26.5O; spring,
2450M25.50.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-22
WITH THE MINERS.

Governor
report that miners be prohibited
Loaded the strfke
Importation
Troops have camped
seeking protection
Scranton Mayor
finding Or sett the strike
house was dynamd Youngwood
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-22
p. II. II. SHOPMEN RETURNING
THE COMPANY ANNOUNCES

Philadelphia, July 22.-Announce-
ment was made by the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company today that reports
from all regions of the system show
42.630 shopmen at work, a gain for
the day Of BAG and for the week of !, -
645.
The average normal force, the com
pany stated, was $4,000.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-22
MANDATES GET LEAGUE O K.
Palestine and Syrian Order Ef-
fective When France and
Italy Agree.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening.
London. July 22.-The Palestine and
Syrian mandates We're approved this
afternoon by the council of the League
of Nations with the understanding
that they take effect as soon as France
and Italy reach an agreement on GER
tain minor details now under discus
sion In Paris.
The revised form of article xiv
which present the chief difficulty was
accepted by all parties.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-22
TWO POLICEMEN UNDER
KNIFE THE SAME DAY.

Howard T. Atwell. telephone
operator at the police station,
and Patrolman Harry Bierman
underwent . operations at the
Delaware hospital this morning.
officer Atwell submitted TO the
removal of an abscessed kidney,
while Officer Bierman' had his
appendix taken out. The latter
was taken III suddenly yester-
day.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-22

Today's Strike Developments
on THE RAILROADS.

Some striking
10 nave sought
Union Of
The situation at the Pullman no
Inc rail- strike appeared
Pennsylvana Railroad 10
csion. In Chicago, ed state Court
Chairman
quest for conference
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-22
BURSTING BOMB EXCITES
STRIKING MINERS CAMP

Uniontown. Pa, July ga dyna-
mite bomb was exploded early today
near a tent colony of striking miners
at Footdale, Fayette county.
The bomb let go in an ash dump and
caused great excitement in the colony.
State troopers are investigating