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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
CAVALRY KEEPS ORDER
AT NATICk AND PONTIAC

Natick, r.. l.. Feb. 2is--Striking
textile workers and sympathizers jam
med tho streets Of this village today
waving small American flags. but pre-
serving silence. Meanwhile mounted
cavalry troops and police kept strict
patrol forcing the throngs 10 keep
moving.
In the village OF Pontiac, eight miles
away, people remained IN their houses
with tho blinds drawn down and the
streets were virtually deserted eScept
for the cavalry patrol. The orders 20
remain indoors were issued last night
by the military authorities after dis
turbances had occurred at tho mills of
3. 3. and r. knight Company.
A machine gun detachment OF the
1o3rd Field Artillery which arrived at
Natick carly today from Providence.
mounted guns at the mills involved in
the strike. Field artillery men formed
the patrol.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
ELKTON'S CLOSED
BANK MAY PAY ALL
ITS; OBLIGATIONS
Latest Result Of Examin alton
of Its Affairs Gives En-
couragement.
MONEY FOR THE TEACHERS
Special Dispatch From staff correspon
dcpt

Special Dispatch From staff correspon-
dent.
Elkton. Nd. Feb. 21.---Although the
depositors In the Second National
Bank are pleased with the unofficial
announcement that there Is a possl-
bility OF their being paid dollar per
tho closing OF tho bank Ia being felt
by merchants In various lines of busI-
ness here. There are many merchants
who either had accounts at the bank
or whose patrons were depositors there
who are affected. In addition to these
are the utility and business corpora
tons which William T. warburton,
president OF the closed bank, was con-
nected with.
Those who take a pesslmistic view
of the situation claim that three OF
the utility corporations in which Presi-
dent Warburton was interested have
a rocky road ahead, but that IA simply
| their point of view. The Mutual Fire
Insurance Co. OF which Mr.. Warbur-
ton. president of tho bank, was also
president. and his son is secretary, was
examined within the last ten days
but according TO a statement made
was all right financially.
Henry A. Warhurton, states at
torney. son of President Warburton
In statement TO an Every Evenin,
reporter today, declared that he ha,
no knowledge whatever of his father
business Affairs. but expressed the he
lief that the depositors would receiv,
all their money. This belief seems {,
he shared by II. G.. F'inney. receives
for the institution. who is gatherin,
together the bonds, notes and othe
assets of the bank, preparatory {,
realizing on them. The common opin
ion seems to be that while Il ma,
take ZONE time TO get the money to
gethor, enough will be realized TO pa,
out ell depositors.
Continued on page 6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
POLICE OPEN FIRE
ON MILL STRIKERS,
KILL !, WOUND z
Mayor Reads Riot Act at Paw
tucket, But Crowd Saw
agely Attacks Cops.
ARTILLERY IS CALLED OUT
by Associated Press to Every Evening.

Ivy Abso'Iateu tTesr 10 EVERY Evening.
Pawtucket, X. J., Feb. 2l.--Onc man
was killed, two were seriously wound
ed and six persons were hurt when
the police used riot guns today on a
crowd OF 1000 persons who gathered
az tho plant of the Jenckcs Spinning
Company. where n strike is I'm pro-
eress. The guns were brought into
play when several patrolrnen had been
Knocked down after the arrest OF three
strike sympathlzers.
The dead man is Juan D'Assumpcia,
OF Valley Falls. Joseph Diaz and
Tony Regoss, of this city, were taken
to a hospital In q critical condition.
Mayor Robert A. Kenyon. who arr
rived Mt the gates of the plant early
In the morning. read the riot act. lie
then told tho patrolmen 70 be careful
and calm, butito shoot II necessary"
Meanwhile women were pulling and
maulng at tho girls who were at
tempting TO enter the mill and several
Of the workers we're knocked 10 thu
pavement The police put their
shoulders TO the crowd and were
countered with fist and club blows
Thrye patrolmen were knocked down
and the arrests followed.
A passing furniture van was com
mandeered by the police to serve as
patrol wagon, but when the patrol
men attempted 90 hustle their prison
ers aboard IL, they were met with a
bombsrdment OF stones. Then riot
guns swept the crowd. Eight persons
fell. all but two Of whom got up and
ran away. The crowd dispersed.
The Eighth Coast Artillery Com.
pany, which was modified I'm the
state Armory last night for possible
duty in connection with strike riots
left the arniory at s a. m. today. Its
destination was not made public.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
EMMONS DECLARES
WILMINGTON IS NOT
GIVEN SQUARE DEAL
Tells AssembIage at Massmeet-
ing, City Gets Little OF
State Tax Paid.
HE URGES SOME ACTION

Warning that what he was about TO
propose was close TO revolution. but
giving facts and figures 20 support
his stand In the premises. Harry Em-
mons. "A well-known attorney at law,
last night caused much OF sensa-
ton at the massmeeting held I'm the
city Hall To- consider the proposed
bond issue Tor new schools. when he
openly advocated what virtually
amounts Go n withdrawal by the city
of Wilmington from tho rest OF the
state Until such time as there can be
proper legislation whereby the city
viii get it's just share OF the moneys
II ls now paying into the state treasury
without an adequate return. To the
astonishment of many Mr.. Emmons'
remarks were greeted with yells OF
approval. shouts OF encouragement
and general applause. showing that
he had apparently struck a popular
note.
MIR. Emmons had spoken Of the edu-
cationsl needs OF the city. the present
conditions and what should be done
and then declared II not necessary to
hNAAh'A h.At'h Ait' HNNItt VI VIII
minston whom they are already rais-
ing more than enough revenue in tho
city TO meet all their needs. lie said
this money has been raised year after
year and n the city could get any
Justice there would be no need to in
crease the city's bonded Indebtedness
lie declared an evil has been feeding
on the yitals cf this community TO
which nttontion should be called. ne
said the public are the people who do
mot know what IL going on. The bond
ssslie Ia ~ ANAL matter compared with
what he wanted 20 explain. he said.
Tie Displayed "a copy OF the State
School Boards budget, which is based
on an estimated revenue OF s2.soo, 900,
which the state expects TO get from the
income tax. lie said DR.. V. u. Wash
burn OF the city school board had
mentioned previously that the city
was TO get s75o.ooo from tho state
hoard. lie showed where the city OF
Wilmington nj a conservative esti-
mate pays so per cent OF all the taxes
that are raised I'm the state OF Del
aware and ~ this city is raising so per
cent Of this estimated $4,000. 900 revenue
for schools this means Wilmington Is
Continued on page 16.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
BETTER SCHOOLS ARE FAVORED,
BUT TOWN MEETING FROWNS ON
$l,0OO,O00 LOAN AS PROPOSED
Taxpayers 1hronsed Council Chamber at the City Hall
Last Night and Expressed Their Views, But Nothing
Was Actually Accomplished Except to Learn Sentiment
Among Those Who Spoke; Matter up to Authorities.

That something ehould be done I'M
msdistcly for the Improvement of our
public school huildinss, that the chill
uten Attending them muy all have adc-
uuste accommodations and get the
h"nonts &C. which they are entitled IN
nn educational way was tho unani-
NOUS sentiment 81 the several hum
'lr'a persons who last night attended
the marsnectlns IN the City Council
chamber IN city linll. called FOR the
rutrcsr ~ voicing their approval or
dlsnrproyn of the plan To issue 81
coo,nnn IN bonds in connection with
the proposed new school building pro-
rrnin. Tint tho prepondcrnncc ~ tho
sentiment represented az the gather
ms was strongly opposed 90 the bond
tasus, because of its consequent in
creased taN burdens. was Just as owl
dent After n fuur-hour debate tho
whole proposition wes left "a much
IA tho air M before the meeting. ~
that the responsibility for a definite
deciriun relative % tho now school
program and The manner IN which
the money h 10 he secured to carry Z,
out, now rests upon thoec constituted
slfrisrllns with the urohlom for sev-
,rai weeks Tho only remedy for Il
sil, apparently uprormost IN the mirds
~ those assembled In the hail. was a
r'frtcndum vote. tho uuEEcg,ion oi
which vas loudly applaudod. hut moth.
ins definite was done regarding this
prorosal
Tho meeting was undoubtedly ths
hlses-t and niost interesting ard IN.
tenriVc town gathering this city has
seen for many wears. Tho Council
chamber vpr packed 60 its capacity
with many -,rugslins az the doors and
out M the corildors, trylng 20 see and
hear what was soinE on inside. II was
not supposed 90 begin until : O'Clock
hut as early ~ 7.it the people started
O. gather and long before the ap.
I ni"d hour tho room was filled a
o,crruvins. AS evidence OF the keou
Intensity ~ public interest not per-
BON irft tho rcum frof s O'Clock. whcu
rfeaident Howard NJ. Ward of City
Council tho presiding ufaccr, called
the meeting g. order. untn 1880. by
which time many had become fstigncd
hu' MANY more rruia'ncd usft1 the
hands ON tho clock pointed Co is
oeleck, midnisht. a. which hour Mr.
Werd suggested they could do or ~ay
NJ more than had already been said
and adjournment WAS taken.
Continued on page 3.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
P|ERSON SHOWS HOW
TAXES ARE SPENT
BY STREET DEPT,
ons-cighth OF Every Dollar Paid
Into Treasury Goes to the
Board.
WHAT is ACCOMPLISHED

Just how the money of tho tax
peyorr IL spent Insofar as the street
and sewer Department is concerned.
Mt least that portion of the city's reve-
nua~ which arr appropriated 70 the
drpnftment. r. very clearly set forth
in report submitted % the directors
at their meeting this morning by
F,rect Commissioner Prank W. Pier
SON af thc work done by the depart
nrn,r force. during the year ending
pcoemhcr 81, 1921, togcthor with Ger
tain cuets and other data.
Mr. Picr.on says many Inquiries are
made of the department a@ 20 Jus,
why they cannot grant nll the re-
quests made OF them FOR street Inn.
prc,cmcnts. street lighting and other
work and Taxpayers frequently make
che statement that they get no bene-
NJ from III. tasoa they pay into the
city treasury. In this connection he
Showr that the stree, and Sewer De.
partmen, for the current fiscal yesr Is
allowed only i2.0 cents from each DOL
lar of taxes paid .he cfty. With this
share ~ the tax moneys tho depart.
ment takes care OF the street clean
ina, street lighting, removal ~ ashes
nod rubbish, cleaning and repairing
at sewers, removal of snow. wher
necessary. repairs 90 unimprovec
streets and all tho routine work OF
the department. This department
does not receive All tho taxes paid
hut rather but one-eighth OF eacf
dollar" Mr.. risrson ssy~ In his re.
port.
Continued on page IL.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
MINERS AND RAIL MEN
IN DEFENSE CONFERENCE

Chicago, Feb. f21--A defense ALL
ance was up for discussion today by
coal-mine and railway union leaders
who assembled on the invitation Os
John L. Lewis. president of the United
Mine Workers Of America. Fifteen
Of the IS major railway unions ac-
oepted Lewis invitation TO partici-
pate in the conference. Just 70 what
exten. the railway union representa-
lives viii enter into the alliance has
not been indicated
Mr.. Lewis Of the miners union,
said he was confident the conference
with the railroad labor chiefs would
be fruitful OF results but he did not.
Indicate what sort Of understanding
was expected to be developed from the
conference, which began in the after.
noon. He also said that other con-
ferenees IA the future would probably
be necessary before any final program
for the alliance might be adopted.
The threatened miners strike OF.
April I. according to the miners Of
ficials, was in no way connected with
the proposed alliance, but the Of
iicials said their hope was TO create
a working arrangement between the
miners and the rail men so that the
potential strength Of 1000. 900 IN two
basic industries might be OF such force
as to prevent any arbitrary wage re-
ductions BY employers without con-
ferences with the workers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
A. r. L. COUNCIL MEETS.
Expected to Formulate Unions
Views on Current Labor
Matters.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington, Feb. 2i.-The regular
quarterly meeting of the executive
council OF the American Federation
Of Labor began today with presidents
or executive officers OF a dozen
different trades unions in attendance.
Samuel Gompers, president Of the
Federation. Is chairman. No set pro-
gram was arranged for the sessions
which are expected to last for 2 or
3 days. and 70 be occupied with rou-
tine business.
Attention probably will be given to
the gathering OF labor union leaders
and representatives OF alleged radical
political groups at Chicago yesterday,
labor men said.
The council may also formulate fed
Grafton views upon current matters OF
interest to labor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
B. SWEENEY FOUND
DEAD EARLY TODAY
Death Believed to Have Been
Caused by Drinking De-
natured Alcohol.

Denatured alcohol, Il is believed.
claimed another victim. causing the
death OF bartholomew Sweeney, 81, OF
l0l4 Reed street. early this morning.
About 3 O'Clock this morning a call
was received al the police station from
the Hotel Merritt, 20 the effect that
there was a dead man on Z, e third
floor front room. OF the Lane Apart
ments at the eouthesst corner OF Sec
ond and King streets.
The police ambulance removed
Sweeney TO tho Delaware Hospital,
where he was pronounced dead 10y
DR.. Stokes.
George Proud, in whose room,
Sweeney's body was found, was taken
into custody for investigation. Proud
explained that Sweeney met him on
the street about 5 o'clock in the after
noon and asked TO be taken 10 his
(Proud's) room. as he was sick
Sweeney said he had been drinking
alcohol.
Coroner Bullock will hold an inques.
next week. Sweeney's body is now al
the morsue.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
SEES no TIGHTENING
OF OPERATORS BrRDEvs

Columbus. Ohio. Feb. 2f--James p.
Pritchsrd. Columbus commissioner ~
mines for the southern Ohio coal ex-
change, said today: The exchange
sees no prospect Of relief from the
irequitable and unequal burden Of tho
operators in such meeting" Whether
the exchange. however. viii participate
IN the conference, he said. viii be de-
;ernined by an advisory committee.
Policy OF the southern Ohio operate
ors. who have broken away from tho
central competitive field. and who
have drawn UP wage scale Of their
own. has been not TO participate in
such conferences. Mr.. Pritchard point
ed out
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
HOSIERY PLANT SOLD.
Delaware Co.'S Establishment
Disposed of at Auction To-
day for $40, 900.

The real and personal property of
the Delaware Hosiery Manufacturing
Co, at Fifteenth and Walnut, was
offered at auction today at a receivers
sale by virtue OF an order of Chan
cellor Wolcott. Nearly 200 interested
persons appeared TO bid on the proper
ty.
The building, in its entirety
is appraised at approximately $780,
900. The highest lump bid was made
by ]. f. Rambo, of Philadelphia, who
offered $4,000, for the entire plant,
real and personal.
The property was next offered
piecemeal. The sale will not be re-
ported to she court until March 8.
The property was knocked down 10
Mr.. Rambo.
Harry j. Stidham was auctioneer
George l.. Townsend, Jr-. receiver, and
Charles +. Curley, solicitor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
MAYOR URGES ALL
PEOPLE TO OBSERVE
WASHINGTON DAY

Fellow Citizens: On Wednes-
day we celebrate the one hun
dred and ninetieth anniversary
of the birth OF George Washing
ton. Let US pay tribute to the
memory of the man TO whose
leadership, in peace and war,
our country owes its being as a
free and Independent nation, and
whose character has been an
inspiration to all Americans dur
Ing our history.
There will be a Colonial ball
held in the Public Building at
s o'clock tonight. February 81,
and there will be a public recep-
ton held in the mayors office on
Wednesday at IL a. M. to which
ali Wilmingtonians will be cor
daily welcome.
Let all citizens display the
American flag, which was first
unfurled on the soil of Della
ware by Washington's men, and
let Wilmington on this twenty
second day Of February, 1929,
renew it's allegiance to those
!. principles Of Liberty, Equality
and Justice. which Washington
and his men established for us
as the foundation of our Coun-
try
First in war, first in peace
and first in the hearts of his
countrymen."
lie Roy Harvey,
Mayor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
MINERS STRIKE MAY
Be AVERTED. UNION
ASKS CONFERENCE
Lewis Requests Operators to
Meet u. M. w. A. Heads az
Cleveland, March 2.
MANY REFUSE INVITATION
ey 1910 pre-s . fivery Evsnins.

BY Associated Press ~ Every Evening
Chicago. Feb. 2t.-John l.. Lewis.
president Of the United Mine workers
of America. today asked coal operators
Of the central competitive field. COM
prising The states % Illinois. Indiana.
Ohio and also Of western Ponnsyi-
vania. 70 meet with union officials 20
Cleveland on March for a wage con-
ference. which. he said. might avert
the impending strike.
Similar requests have been rejected
BY some operators who said they
wished TO continue collective bargains
ling with the miners.
Mf. Lewis messages FOR thu Cieve-
/ land meeting were gent 70 all associs-
/ tons OF coal operators in the central
competitive field. and sieo n opera
ttors who we're signatories n the pre1-
ent wage agreement made in New
| York city two years ago.
/ The Cleveland meeting. n approved
/ by the operators. Mr.. Lewis said,
would tx the dates for negotiations on
tho wage scale. No actual work on =.
scale agreement. he said. would 10
taken at the Cleveland meeting.
/ In his message. Mr. Lewis referred
to provision Of the present CONTRACT
providing for the preliminaries Of tho
wage negotiations this yefr
The miners president also said M
hoped the operators would assufns
their proper obligations and arranzs
for adequate representation az ths
meeting.
The signatories 20 tho agreement ~
whom the message were sent were 4
~. A. Donaldyon. Of Pittsburg. w. IT..
Henderson, of Pittsburg; G. y. Msurer.
Cleveland: George ". Jones. Toledo:
=. H. Penns. Terrs Haute. Ind: H. G..
Berry. 81. Louis, r. c. Searles, Chi
\ cago; Thomas r. Brewster, st. Louis |,
and NJ. l.. Gould, Indiana
The messages also were sent ID
seven operators associations.
Cleveland. Feb. 2f--Michsel CAT
llagher. president Of the PittsbUrg
I Vein Operators Association. when told
OF the Chicago dispatch. said a meet
ling of tho operators Of the central
connective field would be called either
tomorrow or Thursday to disouss
President Lewis request. He said
he could not say az this time whether
the operators would agree 10 rect
with tho union officials.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
FAVOR RESERVATION
FOR PACIFIC TREATY
Consent of Congress Before En-
tering Into Adjustments"
May be Required.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

Washington, Feb. 21.--A reserva-
ton of the Four-Power treaty, provid-
ing that no adjustments or under
standings reached under its provi-
sions shall be binding without the con-
sent Of Congress, was debated for two
hours by the Senate foreign relations
committee today without action, but
with a majority of the members indi-
eating their general approval.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
&c UNI0NISTS ARE STILL
HELD IN IRISH JAIL

Belfast, Feb. 21.-While most OF the
Unionists captured in recent raids in
Northern Ireland have been released.
the Ulster home Office announced to-
day that rs OF the kidnapped men had
not yet been returned
OF these men apparently still held in
custody fourteen are class "A" special
eonstables, and eleven class "B"
specials. The other missing man is
Ivan Carson, former high sheriff OF
Fermanagh, who was kidnapped at
Gladly, February 8. His wife received
a letter from him the next day stat
Ing he was we'll but not revealing the
place OF his detention.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
COMMON PLEAS COURT.
Lundy.Harman Action Results In Draw
as Both plaintiffs Get Decision.

In the Court OF Common Pleas this
morning I'm the SUIT and counter suit
% Morris Lundy against Horace Z.
Harman and then Harnan against
Lundy, Judge Rice gave judgment for
defendants in both actions. so that
neither won over the other. The ac-
ton resulted from an automobile col
lision.
In the case of George a. Martin
against Stephen s. Logue the court
gave judgment IN the sum of s2s.53
In favor Of the plaintiff.
In the case Of L. p. Moody against
The Wilmington Trust Co. and Thigh
man Johnston. executors, judgment
was given for the plaintiff in the sum
Of $3.50.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
FOUR WOUNDED IN CLASH
AT "OPEN SHOP" MINE

/ wellsburg. w. Va, Feb. 21.--Four
men were wounded I'm n gun fight be-
tween a mine guard and n member Of
strikers pickets near the Labelle
mine of the Pittsburg- West Virginia
Coal Company. south OF here today.
The mine. which had been closed
for some time. recently re-opened on
an open shop basis.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
Tem pie Vt Truth Women.

The women OF the Temple OF Truth
viii hold socln' meeting tomorrow
afternoon. including a George Wash
inpion party. Decorations will hc IN
keeping with the day. An interest
Ing program has been arranged. Miss
Emily Solls Cohen of Philadelphia VIII
address tho women next week. Her
visit wNs postponed TO that time be-
oAusD of the ipoansnsut weather.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
Widely Known Philadelphian Dead.

Philadelphia, Feb. 2i.--Charles NJ
Biddle, widely known hardware man
and chairman Of the board of di-
rectors OF the Supplee- -Biddle Hard
ware Company, died today at Hibernia.
Florida. Mr.. Biddle, whose home was
at Riverton, N. J.. was n years of
lage-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
Amnsem .nts Tonight

Piayhouse-"Miss Cherry Blossom
6arrick-Vaudeville and pictures.
Aldine-N Naudeyiile and pictures
Queen--"1rne Law and the Woman
Maiestic-"Pe Perjury"
Arcadia The Beautiful Liar"
Strand-"The Concert"
Grand-"C Convict No 993"
Savoy Room and Board
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
WILMINGTON MAN
SAVED FROM DEATH
A. w. L. PatroveI Prevented
Ending Life by Boston
Hotel Maid.
By Associated Press to Every Evening.


Boston, Feb. 2l.--After swallowing
several poison tablets. A. w. L..
Patrouel. 90 years old, of Wilmington.
Del. climbed TO the ledge outside a
window of his room on the fifth floor
Of the Quincy House today. As he
was poised on the Gill; Miss Anna
Ryan, a chambermaid. entered the
room. ran to the window and pulled
him back inside. Patrouel was taken
TO a hospital. He will recover.
Patrouel, an agent for the Pittsburg
Steel Company, has been in Ill health
for some time, friends said. He left
a note saying: do something for
Louise and Mabel" Louise Is his
daughter and Mabel is his wife.
(The name A. w. l.. Patrouel does
not appear in the Wilmington direc-
tory.
| Say It with Glover Dairy Safe Milk
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
PAT WEIL--SAvE MONEY.

II you compare the quality of our
Food and consider that Prices are
lower than elsewhere, you VIII eat
here. Nohir Cafeteria, Wilmington
as,inss FUND Building. Ninth street.
ADV
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
Weather Forecast.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington. Feb. 2i-weather for,-l
cast for Delaware.
Increasing cloudiness followed by rain
late tonight or "Wednesday; rising tenn
perature Wednesday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21
Frank Rupert Dead.

Frank Rupert died yesterday after
noon at his home. l410 Delaware ave-
nue..
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-21

Miami. Fla. Feb. 21.--Isocal prohibi-
ton agents today professed to be with
out official information as 10 the sell
zure by prohibition airplanes Sunday
of Jewish Creek, about 40 miles south
Of Miami, of the British schooner An
nabelle with 1880 cases of intoxicat-
ing liquors on board.