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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08

Winner Selects Buick
Mrs. Louise Knudson, winner of the
first prize in the Daily News contest,
has selected a Buick Six touring car,
Model 22-35.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-06-08

Soldiers Pensions Payable Monthly
Pres. Harding has signed the bill
making soldiers pensions payable
monthly in the future.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-28
]. irwin DAyEH NEW
TRUSTEE OF THE POOR
Elected by Levy Court to Sue
ceed the Late Jehu Webb
Davis.

The Levy Court at its meeting this
morning passed the county and Pub
lie Building payrolls amounting TO
ss.344.o5 and .1.27s.l7 respectively.
j. Irwin Dayett was elected Trustee
OF the Poor TO fill the unexpireu term
OF the late Jehu Webb Davis. In Pen
cader hundred.
Warren II. Downs was elected con-
stable for Red Lion hundred.
BIDS on blanks. stationery. record
books and drawing materials for var
ious county offices for the ensuing
three months were received from the
Charles NJ. Smith Co. Matthews Co.
Wilmington Printing Co, Prompt
Printers and the Middletown Tran
script. The bids were referred 10 the
committee on printing.
At the request Of Judge Lynn, Tues
day. April II, was appointed the date
on which a committee representing
the poorhouse shall present the mat
ter Of expenditures for additional fire
| protection and additions 10 the heat
| ing plant, to the court. The amounts
/ viii be included in the next budget
The court adjourned about 1890 p. m
until next Tuesday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-28
FIRE IN RUBBISH PILE.
Stubborn Blaze Kept Fjremen on yoi
Several Hours to Avert Its Spread.

|. w. r. Gunther was driving along
New Castle avenue near B street,
South Wilmington, yesterday after
noon. in his Ford sedan, when he dis
covered fire burning among some
cardboard on the seat beside him and
right over the gasoline tank. He lost
no time I'm getting out OF the machine
and calling Engine Company No O..
The firemen simply threw the burning
material into the street before the
automobile was damaged.
Yesterday afternoon the members of
Engine Company. No. 3, fought FOR
two hours with a stubborn blaze in a
rubbish pile at Vandever avenue and
Head street, where city rubbish /;
being used TO fll in some lowlands.
The fire started from some undetcr-
mined origin, but ii burned in under
( the pile and was hard TO reach. The
| fremen stood guard over the pile all
afternoon with hose lines. ready to
avert danger IL the flames spread.
| Engine Company No. was called
! TO Nineteenth and Harrison streets
yesterday afternoon. when someone
started brush fire. The flames were
quickly extiEguished.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-28
SHIFTS IN
N. {. CONFERENCE
Analysis OF tho Changes Con-
tanned in the Appointments
at Cambridge.
Stan Correspondence OF every Evening

Stan Correspondence OF Every Evening
Cambridge. Md. March 49,. Har.
mony characterized the b4th session OF
the Wilmington Annual Conference OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church
which closed yesterday There was
some opposition TO the reappointmen
o. district superintendents who had
served for six years. but IL was pub.
licly expressed only by laymen The
General Conference removed the tern
limit In 1920. Exercising his preroga
tive. Bishop Mcdowell reappointed tn.
three district superintendent who had
served for six consecutive years and
also reappointed one who had held OF.
iice for five years.
George White Dawson was reap.
pointed pastor OF Asbury Church, WIZ.
mington, and also appointed secretar,
OF the Wilmington City Missionary and
Church Extension Society.
e. w. Jones was transferred from
the eecrctaryship of the Wilmington
City Missionary and Church Exten.
sion Society to the pastorate at Snow
Iiil, Md
The, title of j. II. Beauchamp wal
changed from manager to superin
tendent OF the Goodwill Industries
| Inc. OF Wilmington.
Ralph J.. Mlnkc. n ministerial stu
dent. wac appointed assistant pasto
OF Silverbrook Church. Wilmington.
G. Il. Davis. recently a student a
Drew Theological Seminary. was ap
| pointed pastor at Cheswold 10 an
vacancy created by the retirement o
| O L. Smith
Pastoral shifts were numerous an,
| included the following:
A. w. Goodhand from Richardson
Park to Eaetlake Church. Wilmington
succeeding +. G. Sunfield. retired
j. r. Bickins from New Castle Il
pocomoke City. Md.
l.. Il. Poole from Snow HIll. Md. I
| New Castle.
o. H. Reed from Chesapeake City
Md, 20 Hockessin.
&. T Jones from Hopewell. Md. L
Chesapeake City.
Continued on page 1s.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-28
$4,000 LONGSHORFMEN
READY TO AID MINERS

New York. March ss.-POssibility Of
IS 900 marine workers in this port be-
coming involved in the coal strike
scheduled for April ] loomed yester-
day. when officials OF the Interna tional
Lonshoremeu's Association and the
International Seamen's Union an
nounced that they we're prepared to
take any necessary steps 10 prevent
importa ton OF British coal to break
the wall.out The leaders made clear
their sympathy with the m.ners on re-
eeipt OF published reports that the Ad-
nanistration might authorize use of
Shipping Board vessels 10 import coal
as cargo ballast at low rates.
The sub scale committee OF anthra-
cite operators and miners had a ses-
sion at the Union League Club yes
,erday 10 attempt to work out a new
wage agreement Two OF the miners
demands were considered, bat no head
way was reported
The Longshoreman's Union was a
party 20 the group meeting at Chicago
last month at which was formed q
coalition OF the railroad unions the
miners and longshoremen for mutual
protection. One of the international
officials OF the l0ngshoremen's organi-
zstion aided in drawing mp the pro-
posal which has become the basis OF
the so-called Triple Alliance.
The announcement that the ma
rine workers would aid the miners Is
regarded in labor circles as signih-
cant. and following so closely on the
heels of similar promises by the rail-
road union leaders. indicates that the
proposed alliance projected by the
miners may soon materialize.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-28
PLANS POSTAL REFORM.
New Head Will Decentralize,
Simplify and Speed UP Ser
vice; Hopes to Save Money.

b. Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Washington. March 2S.-The post
office department is rapidly completing
plans for decentralization OF muCil
routine work under a system Of state
central Offices
Postmaster General Work said to-
day he believed they would mark zone
Of the most important reforms in the
service In several genera tions, il not
In Its entire history"
Under the new plan. details of
policy. adjustments and service, which
have heretofore been thrown upon the
department IN Washington for final
disposition. entaiiing delay and un-
necessary expense In administra ton.
will be settled by a central Office desig-
mated to exercise that authority for
each state. Doctor Work said. such
offices already have been designated in
several states. he added. and are re-
lieving the department here OF money
order disputes. eomplalnants and mul-
titude OF other details
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-28
CHAIRMAN HULL HERE:
TOMORROW EVENING
In Order to Get an Early Start
on the Trip to Dover on
ss Thursday Morning.

AcS>rdinG 70 advices which Henry
Il. Isaaoe, Democratic State Chairma n
has received from Co1deil Hull, Demo-
craft national chairman, Hr. Hull Will
come 10 this city late tomorrow even
irg. so that he may get an early start
for Dover and his meeting with the
State Committee at the capital on
Thursday.
Neither Chairman 1saacs nor
Charles p. Sayior. chairman Of the en-
tertainment committee, could tell this
morning what time Mr.. Hull would
leave for Dover. but the plans call for
him arriving al the Hotel Richardson
between IL and 12 o'clock Thursday
morning. The earlier he gets TO the
hotel the more time he will have 10
greet down-s,ate Democrats prior tu
the luncheon, which is set for H. Fol-
lowing the luncheon Mr.. Hull Will ad-
cress the Democrats from Kent and
Sussex counties, either in the open, il
IL should be as springlike as today. OF
in the House OF Representative /.
the weather is cold or stormy.
Following the open meeting Chair
man Hull Will hold family counci
VIII the inempers .Ol the STATE Com
II ittee. He will then return 10 thi,
city. where his next official appear.
ance will be az the mass meeting a
the High School at O'CLOCK.
Because cards OF invitation hav,
been sent out for The High Schoo
meeting. many persons believe the,
must have ticket to get into th'
High School. That is a mistake. Ever y
one. Democrat or Republican. wh'
wishes TO hear Chairman Huh is wei
come 60 do 50 and without any charg,
or cost. The meeting is entirely pub
lic IN every character. IL Is know
that some Republican women workers
who want 20 get an inside look int
how the opposition handles big ques
tlons. intent visiting the Hull meetin,
on Thursday evening
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-28
AGNES M'K|NSEY AND
. EMMA GROSE SHOT BY
BOUNDING BULLETS
Caught in a Row on Shipley
Street Above Eighth Last
Night.
VIM. .SCHWABLE Is ACCUSED

Two young girls were slightly
wounded by bullets which flew I'm a
quarrel on Shipley street. above
Eighth, about 11.30 o'clock last night.
They were Agnes V. McKlnsey, II
years old. of 4oa North Rodney at, eet,
who sustained a slight wound above
the right knee. and Emma Grose, IS.
Poplar street, near Sixth, wounded on
the left leg.
The bullets We're fired toward the
street and ricocheted upward, graz
ing the girls. William Schwable. 81,
|of bl16 Walton avenue Philadelphia,
who is alleged to have fired the shots
is under 81 900 bail for hearing In
Municipal Court Thursday on charges
OF assault and battery and carrying
concealed deadly weapon.
The quarrel. II IL said. came as a
climax to an argument on nearby
dance floor. Schwable and Richard
II. Wanner. also OF Philadelphia, ac-
companied by Miss Grose and another
local girl, came to the dance together
which melted the anger OF some of the
local. admirers OF the girls. According
TO Miss Grose's testimony In Municipal
Court today, she was about to leave
the hall, in company with Schwable
when a crowd OF young men inter.
fered. John Reeder, a city fireman
grabbed her and pushed her back intc
the hallway and then the crowd jump.
ed on the two Phlladelphians.
Wanner was closest 10 the door and
bore the brunt OF the attack, his right
,.s, asufx ,fn
swollen TO the size of an egg. In r.,
meantime Schwahle hurried 20 hi,
lautomobie. which was parked acros,
/ the street and secured "A revolver
which he waved at the crowd OF younl
men. As the young men jumped foi
/ Schwable he discharged the revolver
toward the street to frighten them.
Attracted by the shots and the nois,
Of the fray, Policemen krauss an'
Paynter ran 90 the scene and place,
Schwable and Charles and Joseph Hal
| $40 Monroe street, under arrest. r.,
wounded girls were taken to the Della
ware Hospital. but after ;heir woNnd
were dressed, were discharged, The!
We're able TO appear in court thi
morning.
Later warrants were also sworn ou
for Caleb Jenkins and John Reedeg
the fireman. The Hail brothers
Jenkins and Reeder were given hea ar
/ ings on charges OF disorderly condue
before Judge Lynn and dismissed
They claimed that the quarrel did no
begin until after Schwable had IRE,
the shots.
Schwable asked 10 have his cas-
continued until Thursday in order &
secure counsel.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-28
MRS. l.. j. TOADyINE DEAD.
Native Of Delaware, but Passed Most
OF Her Life In Maryland.

After a short illness Of complica-
ton of disea ses, Mrs. IAyina ]. Toad
vine. mother Of John w. Toadvine,
who conducts a store on Market street
below ninth, died yesterday after
noon, at her home in the Marion
Apartments. She was 7S years old
and had been very active until she be-
came Ill, some days ago.
Although native of Delaware, Mrs
Toadvine spent most of her life in
Pocomoke City. Md. where she went
to 1--we during her girlhood. She was
born on a farm between Laurel and
Lewes. MIR. Toadvine died many years
ago and she had made her home ever
since with her son, John. She was one
/ Of family of nine children, eight girls
and one boy. Three sisters survive
her. in addition TO her two sons, John
and Oliver T.. the latter OF Providence
r J.. and daughter, Jennie c., who
lived with her.
The funeral Will be held tomorrow
with services In Pocomoke City. Md
The pastor OF the First NJ. p. Church
Of that town wtl officiate. Intermen
will be made in the cemetery there.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-28
WOMEN MEMBERS OF
G. 0. ?. CONVENTION
IS BIG QUESTION
Republicans Bothered Over
This and Who Shall be State
Chairman.
NEW DEMOCRATIC STIMULUS

Delaware Republican leaders are
pondering over the decision which they
must soon make regarding the stand
Ing OF women IN their party. The next
state convention, to be held at Dover
In August, will he the first one the
party has held since women were
granted the right to suffrage. Be-
fore that time the leaders will have to
decide whether they are goinE to
admit women into full membership
and equality in the convention with
the men, or whether they will hold
their own convention and instruct the
women TO hold their meeting sep
arately.
This question, together with the
naming OF a new Republican state
chairman are matters that are seri-
Gus problems enough. for a false move
In either will precipitate trouble and
possible loss of votes during the
campaign.
The Republican leaders are expect
ms 10 hold several informal confer
ences in the next few weeks, when
both matters will be discussed in de-
tail
Charles Warner. under whose leader
ship the party rolled up the biggest
majorities II has ever polled, will posi-
lively not consider being reelected
state chairman, it is stated. That was
the understanding when he accepted
the Office two years ago. To his
credit. his friends say. is the financial
arrangement. whereby the leaders
know how every penny of money con-
tributed for campaign expenses went
All money has been accounted for
There was a terrific howl put up by
some, but Chairman Warner was ada
mant; although he lost the friendship
Of some who "howled," yet among the
more thoughtful element OF his party
his stand was highly respected.
Continued on page 6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-28
wild MAN. PROVES
TO NE ROY HECOx

Doylestewn. Pa, March 2ss--
Thank God my prayers Of the
Iast two days have ben an
swered. | knew that something
would turn up 10 clear this
matter and stop this tornfool-
cry"
Thus spoke the Bucks county
wild man" In his cell at the
Bucks county prison here last
night after he had been told
that Judge William &. Ryan.
president judge Of the Bucks
county courts, had received
telegram from Homer, H., iden-
tifying the wild man" as Roy
Hecox. and not as Adam
Weaver, who "a years ago rnur-
dpred Deputy Constable Irwin
Mondeau in the Weaver home
stead In Haycock Mountain.
near Quakertown.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-28
OPERATORS ARE NOT
AVERSE TO BRIEF
SHUTDOWN OF MINES
Conference Today on New
Wage Agreement Gets
Well Under Way.
THE MAIN POINTS ARE UP

ny PbsoclAten frfsH 70 f,fefy tVtulnR.
New York, March 2s.--After a week
Of preliminary sisirmishing. the min
ers and operators subcommittee or
wage contract negotiations was pre-
pared today to attack the chief points
ut Issue. The demand Of the unions
for 20 per cent wage increase and %
raise of 81 per shift for day workers.
Upon the operators, reception OF
these demands. with n third stipulat-
ing that the check or system be es-
iabllshed In all colIieries, depends the
early settlement OF the strike set for
April ]. is the feeling Mt union head
quarters here.
Both sides are agreed that the :u-
ture Of the bitumiBous industry, as
well as that OF the anthracite. win de-
pend largely on the basis Of settlement
OF these three demands. II Is freely
predicted that operators of bitumiu-
Gus mines will make no move to settle
the strike which also will close their
mines. April I. until a wage scale IS
fixed for the anthracite industry,
Neither side looks for an easy VIC
tory In the present conference. The
miners. with tho knowledge that every
Isntbraoite colIiery In the United States
is unioniZed and will cease production
on the date fixed. assert their men are
willing 80 go on 81 long vacation
Thus, they say. they can take theig
time to thrash out the whole situa ton
IN the anthracite industry as II affects
I ,abor.
The operators also express willing
ness that the mines should cease pro-
ducing temporarily. They have taken
a positive stand against any increa 50
/ in miners wages and have announced
their intention OF using every mean:
20. negotiate new contract on A
ba sis Of decrease from the present
schedule.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-28
HUNT HUSBAND FOR MURDER.
SUSPECTED of killing His Wife and Mai
For Whom She Kept House.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Woodstock. y. b., March 2s-Har-
Vey Trenholme and mis- hOuSekeeper
Mrs. olive Swim, were shot 10 death
In the Trenholme home at Benton
Ridge last night.
The body OF Trenholme was found
lying across the rear doorstep OF his
home and that of the hOUsekeeper in
= pantry adjoining the kitchen.
Barry Swim. the woman's husband
is sought by police.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-28
COAST LOOKING TO ALASKA
IN CASE OF NINE STRIKE

Washington, March eS.-Pacihc
coast states in the l.event of a prolong-
ed coal strike coulH obtain some relief
from the navy's Chioka,oon Coal
Field in Alaska. it was said today a
the bureau of mines.
Although the field at present las an
output OF only about 25 tons day
many times this amount has been
stored by the navy so that an initial
shipment would amount to several
thousand tons.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-28
KNOWLES COUNTER MOVE.
Brings Damage Suit Against Signsr
of Warrant Against Him.

Arthur Knowles. arrested for the
Tennessee authorities on a warrant
charging conspiracy to defraud. through
bis attorney. J. Frank Ball, has fled a
claim for. damages against VIM. II
Hardwick. the signer OF the warrant
Knowles IL under $500 ball awaiting
the preparation Of requisition papers
for his return.
James Hutchins, arrested with
Knowles on the same charge, volun-
tarily returned To Chattanooga, Tenn
The ownership OF patent rights TO q
brass hardening process is said 10 be
cause of the trouble.
Knowles is former British army
officer. The men. it is understood. had
hagun manufacturing in Vandever
avenue plant when the action was
taken against them.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-28

5000 VACANT CHICAGO
FLATS, RENTS TOO HIGH
BY Associated Press.


Chicago. March 2S.--There
are 5000 vacant flats in Chi
cago today: and by June l that
number Will be doubled. says
M. b. Walsh, secretary OF the
Tenants League. The reason.
he says, Is that prices are too
high.
Landlords are asking any
where from S75 to $3.50 n month
for them and people can't pay
that much" Mr.. Walsh de-
clared.
With the coming of fine
weather, said the rent cham
pion, thousands OF apartments
will be vacated by families who
will take up their abode In tent
colonies In the forest preserves
surrounding the city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-28
FAR.AwAy QUAKE RECORDED

Py Associated Press 20 Every Evsning.
Washington. March 2S.-Record of
an earthquake. Of moderate intensity
was received on the seisnograph al
Georgetown University last night.
The disturbance continued from
HOS y. m. until midnight, and was
estimated 10 have been s,000 miles
from WASHINGTON.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-28
SCHOOL CLOSED.
PrecautIon Taken at Richardson ParI
Due 10 Scarlet Fever.

Because of the discovery Of two new
cases OF scarlet fever in Richardson
Park. the public school was closed for
the second time In. a month yesterday
There are now about six cases In the
community and II il believed that
strict quara ntine measures are neces-
sary.
Those III with the scarlet fever In
that community are: Elizabeth Pyle
Thelma Crogle, Sarah Carver. Robert
Gordon. and a child by the name oi
Beeson. None of the cases are very
serious.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-28
LENINE IS NOT SICK
SPEAKS TWO HOURS

Moscow, March 2s.-Premier Lenine.
discounting recent reports of.~his i'll
ness, appeared yesterday before a Sc
cret meeting of the all Russian Com
munists Congress and spoke two
hours. according to tOday's accounts
of the meeting.
The Soviet premier made many sar.
castle and witty remarks while ap
peahng 10 the Communists TO cease
dreaming and theorizing and get TO
work
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-28
W. VA. OPERATORS DRAFT
WAGE SCALE F0K MINERS

Charleston, w Va. March 2S.-A
committee OF the ksnawha Coal Oper-
ators. Association was today drafting
new wage scale for presentation to
the miners employed in this territory.
Officials of the association said that
provisions OF the agreement would be
made public after il had been pre-
Continued on page s.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-28

Democrats of the Sixth Wsrd will
meet at 1916 Market street this eve
rnng at o'clock for the purpose of
electing delegates TO attend the New
Castle county Democratic convention.
The meeting is called by direction OF
n. w. Kramer, the ward chairman.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-28
SOVIET ASKS GUARDS
FOR GENOA ENJOYS
Fears, as Do Other Delegates,
Clash Between Communists
and Fascist.
BY A,soeiated Press % Every Evening

By tfsCciSteo Fffss 70 f4Nefy Evening
Paris. March 2s.-The Russian So
Wet government ia taking extraordln-
sry measures 20 protect its delegates
10 the Genoa conference on tno.i'
Journey 20 Italy. according TO infor-
nation received by the French foreign
office
The Baltic states through which
the delegates will pass have been ask
ed to provide special military and po-
lice protection. The itinerary Of the
delegation is being kept secret.
Nervousness regarding possible No-
lence at Genoa is not confined 20 Rus
sis. according TO the best information
here. fear being entertained In other
quarter OF q clash between the Italian
Fascist and the Communists.
Paris. March 2s-Louis Burthou
vice premier and minister Of 1istNee
was designated today by the cabinet
10 head the French delega ton TO the
Genoa conference. The delegation vii
be composed Of " Colrat. IN
der secretary TO the premier
and three others who vii
DE- li1litfb DF liiE tdbtitNL AuBlOEfUN
evening.
London. March 2S.-Delegatlons Il
represent the British dominions at tn.
Genoa economic conference have beer
appointed as follows:
Canada--Sir Charles Gordon. o
Montreal. and Professor Edouar,
Montpetit. OF the University OF Mon
| treal.
Australia--sir Joseph Cook, higl
commissioner in London.
Union OF South Africa-Sir Edga
Walton; high commissioner in London
| Sir Henry Strakosch, and proba bl,
Robert Henry Brand. who was witt
/ the British mission In Washington &c
/ rine months in 19I7-lS.
Appointment Of the Indian dele
/ gates has been delayed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-28
Father waldreu ereets Cardinal.

Rev Thomas + Waldron pastor o.
ST. ,Pau's II. c. Church. lef, Whining
ton today for New YORK City. where
n viii greet his friend Cardinal
pousherty, on the latter's return from
Rome. Cardinal Dougherty and Father
WsldrCn have been friends since boy
hood
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-03-28
9.009 STRIKE AT LAWRENCE.
Seven Mills Affected; Only Fourth OF
Hands Report for Duty Today.
Press TO Everys5venir

associated Press 20 Everysrvening.
lawrence. Mass. March 2s.-The
strike in the cotton mills here which
begun yesterday gained strength to
day.
After a canvass Of the situation at
the seven mills affected, it wds esti-
mated that three quarters OF their
aggregate working forces were absent
This would be approxima tely 5000
persons, as compared with 800. the
number estimated as out when the
mills CLOSED last night.