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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-22
JERSEY COAL COMMISSION
PLANS FUEL FOR PLANTS

Trenton, n. J.. Aug. 22.-Arrange-
ments for the prompt delivery OF coal
for New Jersey industries have been
made by the New Jersey Fuel Com
mission with Federal Coal Distribu-
tor Spencer, it was said here today.
The State Commission has obtained
Spencers consent 10 issue a new form
Of certificate 10 consumers certifying
that they are under contract with
mine operators and stating the guam
tity and their priority status. Upon
the approval Of the certificate the coal
VIII be shipped directly to the plants
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-22
FACT FINDING COAL
PROBE GETS STARTED
Borah's Bill for investigation
Committee Reported Out Of
Senate Committee.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening
Washington. Aug. 22-The first
step toward meeting President Hard
ing's recommendation for a thorough
investigation OF the coal industry was
taken by the Senate labor committee
In reporting fovorabIy the Borah bill
to establish n federal commission 20
make an exhaustive inquiry and pre-
sent recommendations TO Congress.
Two or three plans for controlling
the advancing coal prices are under
consideration. Mr.. Hoover said. II was
understood that the creation Of an
along the lines Of the United States
Grain Corporation which fixed grain
prices during the war was understood
to be one Il the alternatives.
Data covering insta noes Of coal prof
teering in Ohio Is being sent today
tc Governor Davis, Mr.. Hoover stated
He added ne had no doubt that the
Ohio governor at the meeting Of Ohio
operators in Columbus tomorrow
would arrive at some proper arrange
ment for the maintenance OF fair price
Representation for both miners and
operators as we'll as the public on tbs
| fact finding coal commission viii b'
sought by Representative Bland o
Indiana. Republican member OF th'
House Labor Committee. Mr. Bland
who conferred today over the proposes
legislation with President Harding de
ciared he would fight the provision
| In Winelow Coal Commission bil
which provides only for public repre-
sentat!on.
Mr.. Bland was understood TO hav.
been Informed by PresidSnt Harding
that the administration was opposed
to any provision which would requir,
the President in selecting the com
missions personnel to name repre-
sentatives OF operators and miners
Mr.. Bland, who several months az,
introduced comprehensive tact-find
ing coal commission bill after tn
House Labor Committee had made al
inquiry Into the minere' strike ais
said he would make a determined ef
fort TO have provisions made 10 hav
his bill substituted for the Winsloy
measure.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-22
END OF HARDCOA[
STRIKE TO Be SOON,
LABOR HEAD SAYS
Increased Production of Bitumi-
nous and Anthracite Expected
to Ease Shortage.
OWNERS PLAN RESUMPTION

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington. Aug 22.--Prediction
was made today by the Department Of
Labor on the basis CT reports from its
conciliators that within a week suffi-
cient bituminous mines VIII be in
operation TO produce 100000 tons
weekly.
Normal production OF bituminous
prior to the strike amounted 10
approximately 5000, 900 tons and De-
partment of Labor officials saw in
their conciliators' reports return TO
normalcy in production and a posi-
bility of an excess production that
would aid the nation in making up
for what was lest by the nearly Ave
months suspension
The department officials also ex-
pressed the opinion that an agreement
shortly would be reached between
anthracite operators and officials of
the United Mine Workers meeting in
Philadelphia
Bituminous production In Pennsyl-
Ivania was also expected TO increase be-
tween 20 and 80 per cent by the middle
or last of this week according to a
report submitted to the central coal
distribution committee by a special
agent who made survey Of the Penn
sylvania situation.
PENNSYLVANIA operators. according
to the report. are comforting In the
various districts with regard to re-
suming operation, and an advance in
the Pennsylvania output was regard
ed as a big factor in the fuel emer-
gency by federal officials who declare
that normally Pennsylvania produced
about one half of the nations Goa
supply.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-22
RAIL PARLEY MEETS,
THE UNION LEADERS
ATTACK B. & 0. HEAD
Insist That Minority May Defeat
Intentions of Majority OF
Executives.
HARDING IS STILL HOPEFUL
By Associated Press TO Every Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
New York. Aug. ga p. m.)--As-
sertions OF l.. r. Loree, chairman Of
the Eastern Presidents Conference,
that talk OF peace In the rail strike
was "all bunk" were attacked by the
eastern strike committee of shopmen
today in telegram to Bert NJ. Jewell.
president Of their union, at Washing
ton.
"The Loree group of eastern rail-
road executives. insignificant In
numbers. but backed by the vast power
OF the Inorganic open shop inter-
ests. is seeking desperate eleventh
hour attempt to scuttle the strike set
uement," said r telegram, despatched
by John J. Dowd. chairman OF the
Metropolitan district strike commit
tee
New York. Aug. 22.-The shop crafts
strike entered another phase today
when rail presidents from western
states began TO arrive for tomorrow's
conference OF the Association of Rail-
way Executives where they will vote
their answers TO measures proposed
by the big Five" brotherhoode as a
practical means of settling the senior
ity question aud ending the strike.
This will mark the third nation
wide assembling OF rail chiefs within
the last month, at each of which the
problem OF strikers seniority rights
has risen TO block the path Of settle.
ment.
| AT the first two meetings plans sub
mitted by President Harding wer,
partly accepted. but with reservation.
and conditions which eliminated then
as basis for calling of the strike.
The World in noting tho situation
this morning reports that "a determin
ed minority of railroad executives. 4
was definitely learned yesterday. ar,
planning TO ditch tomorrow's bis
gathering OF road heads at the Yal,
Club and wreck the hopes OF an i'm
mediate settlement Of the shopmen',
strike that were held out followin.
the conference with the brotherhoo,
chiefs last Friday.
Although at ell OF their conference.
heretofore the minority of the execu
tives have bowed TO the will OF tn,
majority, II was said this group 1.
prepared to do otherwise. Some O.
Its members are said already to hav,
indicated IN forceable language tina
they do not care what the matorit,
wants at tomorrow's meeting; the,
are determined to follow their own in
clinations.
While It has been expected for tn,
last few days that mcst OF the ex
ecutives would vote tomorrow 70
the acceptance OF the peace pro
posals providing for return Of tn
strikers with seniority unimpaired /
was said yesterday that the mem
bers OF this minority group stan,
ready TO oppose anything and every
thing excepting surrender by tn
strikers OF their seniority rights"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-22
MOSQUITO BITE CAUSE
OF BLOOD POISONING
J. B. Barker, State Cuardsman,
May Lose Finger on His
Right Hand.

Blood poisoning developing. pre-
eumably, from the bite OF a mosquito.
may probably cause James B. Barker,
80 years old. Of 410 Pine street. TO
lose the forefinger of his right hand,
IL was learned today.
Barker. who is a sergeant in Battery
"C''. 1ssth Artillery. Delaware Nation
al Guard, said he WAS bitten by the
insect during the encampment of the
Guard at the State Rife Range, below
New Castle. Although the hand was
badly swollen on the Saturday prior
to the breaking of camp, 1t caused
but little trouble. Two days later, how
ever. Barker said, he suffered intense
pains and medical attention was ad-
vised. DR.. NJ. /. Samuel, of the Vet
erans Aid Bureau, is in attendance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-22
RUM RUNNER RESCUED
THREE LOST FL|ERS
Picked Men Up OF Long Beach
But Did Not Garry Them
to Shore.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Detroit, Aug 2,.--Occupants OF the
seAplane for which an extended search
was made OF Now York yesterday and
last night were not helplcssly adrift
for ~ hours, as previously reported.
but during practically tha. time were
passengers aboard a fishing smack
after they had been taken aboard tho
vessel, Charles F. Redden, of Cleve-
land. president OF the Aero Marine Air
way Company. owner Of the seaplane,
told The Associated Press here today.
New York, Aug. 22.-One OF the most
elaborate searches ever devised to To-
cate missing airplane was called
OF early today when a fishing smack
arrived at Long Beach. 40 miles from
here, bringing w. T. Miller, pilot
Harold Thompson, mechanician, and
the lone passenger OF the seaplane
Ambassador that dropped from sight
Sunday morning.
The fishing smack attempted TO tow
the battered hulk OF the sky cruiser
In which the three men had fought a
game fight for 43 hours against the
chill winds and waves, but finally ha6
to abandon 1t to the waters of the
Atlantic.
The rescued men were V. S. Rob-
lnson of Pittsburg. the passenger; w
| 7. Miller, pilot, and Harold Thompson
mechanician. Robinson went to At
lantic City. Miller and Thompson
went 10 Saratoga They were report
ed to have left In one OF the company
planes.
The statement said that the sea
plane fell into the water about two
miles of Long Beach Sunday morning
during heavy blow when the engine
went dead
The passenger and crew finally were
rescued by the fishing smack.
Later Major Smith, in conversation
with reporters, elaborated the stor,
of the rescue, as told him by Millel
and Thomson, and expressed convic
ton that the rescue craft was a run
runner
The schooner, he said. did not itsel
land at Long Beach. but put the three
men into a dory, about half mile of
shore and let them row in alone. Ihei
she slipped away Immediately into th'
darkness, abandoning the small boat
which was swamped when 1t touche'
] the sands.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-22
READY TO END STRIKE
IN IND. AND ILLS. MINES
Miners and Operators to Reach
Agreement at Conference
This Afternoon.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Chicago. Aug. 22.-Illinois coal
operators and miners leaders pre-
pared today to settle the coal strike
In this State, after 144 days of idle
ness.
Sessions OF both operators and min
ers scale committees were held this
morning to report on three Gays ne
gotiations of the sub committee of
both scale committees and a joint
session for ratification Of an agree
ment was TO be held later in the day
The agreement that would send 90,-
900 Illinois miners back to the pits
under the same wages and working
conditions of the old contract which
expired. last April /, was expected to
be prediceted on the recent Cleveland
agreement.
Last minute preparations for open
ing the mines were started late yes
terday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-22
TROOPS RECALLED,
STRIKERS GO BACK
Governor of North Carolina Or
ders Militia Home After Train
men Vote Strike.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening


Salisbury. n. c., Aug. 22.-The eight
companies OF North Carolina national
guards ordered TO Spencer, near here,
because OF strike disorders at South
ern railway shops. were ordered re-
moved today after members OF the
train service brotherhoods had voted
to remain Idle as long as the troope
were retained. telephone message re-
celved here from Spencer shortly be-
fore noon said.
The brotherhood members. whose
walkout forced company officials 10
man passenger trains, and caused an
almost complete tieup OF freight ser
vice through Spencer. were Joined dur
Ing the forenoon by $50 clerks in the
Southern's Office at Spencer and here
The clerks also declared their In
tention Of staying out until the troops
were removed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-22
US. BOY STOWAWAy IN
A PARIS GARBAGE CAN
Binghamton Lad Of IA Sees
Much of Belgium and France
Despite Police.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Paris. Aug. 22.--When 14-year old
Herman Jasper ran away from his
home in Binghamton. n. Y. bound
for a personally conducted sightsee-
ing tour OF Europe. he did not visual
ize his Journey ae ending In n garbage
can on the Boulevard des Itahens in
Paris. But that Is where a policeman
found him wrapped in peaceful slum-
ber. and now Herman Is awaiting
completion OF arrangements to return
him TO Binghamton.
The adventurous youth crossed the
Atlantic as a stowaway on the liner
Finland. lie was discovered during the
voyage and was detained at Antwerp
for deportation. but escaped. going 70
Brussels and thence over the French
frontier.
At Hirson he was again captured
this time by gendarmes. but once
more showed his elusiveness, finally
reaching Paris where he was awaiting
chance 10 visit the battle fields.
Herman's parents are said to have
offered $500 reward for his safe return
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-22
SOUTHERN OFFICIALS
SERVE AS ENGINEERS

Greensboro. n. c.. Aug. 22.-with
road officials substituting for striking
engineers and firemen who refused to
work in and out of Spencer, where
State troops were on guard duty. the
Southern Railway today began clear
ing the virtual tieup OF its passenger
transportation service between Wash
ington and Atlanta
Freight trains. however. are not be-
Ing moved.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-22
CALLS DANCING ART;
SAYS MONKEYS T0DDLE
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
New York, Aug. 22.-Major
Ned Gaynor, of Culver Military
Acadamy, in Indiana, welcomed
back the long skirt. in his capa-
city as one of the leaders
OF the American National Asso-
citation Of masters of dancing,
in session here. because the long
skirt discourages kicking and
the erratic movements of the
jass step.
The major insisted that dane
ing is an art, not a joke, and
that II man holds his
feminine partner more than
lightly against his breast. the
woman is more than 80 per cent
to blame. He said the fox trot
and tango had been combined
into a fox trot tango, and also
that the waltz was again to be
a favorite this fall and winter.
Ninety five per cent of ball
room naughtiness is due to ig-
norance." said the major, "the
other five per cent is vulgarity.
Dancing is an art. Any monkey
can toddle. Nice people are re-
calling that they are not mon
keys"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-22
STRIKE SITUATION.
RAILROADS.

Railway executives gathering
In New York for conference TO
answer service brotherhoods'
mediation proposals for settlement
OF shopmen's strike.
Southern railroad officials run
ming passenger trains result of
walkout Of engineers and fremen
at Spencer, N. c.. on Washington
Atlantic line In protest against
presence of armed guards.
Firemen at Princeton. Ind, on
strike on Southern railway, union
leaders claim train servL-e be-
tween Louisville and 81. Louis
suspended.
Violence continues. including
bombing OF railroad mems hotel at
Smithfield. Pa, and kidnapping
OF eight Negro rail workers at
Salisbury, n. G.
Attorneys for striking shopmen
nj Cleburne. Texas, plan court
test OF Texns open port" law.
Federal and state officials con
tinue investigation of wreck Of
express train at Gary, Ind, Sun
day.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-22
TITLED WOMAN STILL BARRED.
Wealthy YiscOuntess Insists She VIII
Not Become a Public Charge.
BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening


New York, Aug. 22.-An appeal in
behalf of the Viscountess Barengere
p. de Becdelievre, daughter of the
Comte de Chalet of France, held for
deportation at Ellis Island under a
technical ruling that she might be-
come a public charge, was made to
Washington today by friends of the
viscountess. When she arrived last
week on the liner Homeric, she told
immigration authorities she expected
TO marry Robert Grant, golf player
of Ardmore Park, Pa. A special board
of inquiry was called. however, when
it developed that the story of her
engagement to Grant was told only
to help her enter the country.
1t was learned, too, that the Wis
countess expects a divorce decree, but
1t has not been signed and will not be
effective until October.
Attention of the authorities was
centered upon the viscountess because
of her maid who had a small child.
The maid claimed that the child was
| her own.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-22
SENATOR DU POINT
TObE RENOM|NATEO
WITHOUT QUESTION
But Opposition is Raised to
Naming Congressman Layton
for Another Term.
SLATE FOR OTHER PLACES
SLATE FOR OTHER PLACES
Special Dispatch From Every Evening &
Stsm Correspondent.

Fper'pl lNatRtrn from ENefN fNcnl0k
stan Correspondent
Dover, Aug. ?2--Tralns and autos
brought large number OF person. to
Dover la@t nigh,. 20 attend today's
Republican State Convention. Hotel
R'chardson was the Mecca of the poll
ticians. who taxed its capacity 20 the
utmost, While convention delegates
and o.ness converrcd In the hotels
lobby. the Republican State Commit
tee me. In the parlor. Charles Warner.
the retiring chairman. presiding.
The State committee adopted the
report OF the committee on tentative
platform. which was presented by ex-
Governor Charles R. Miller, Vice
chairman OF the subcommittee.
Women Recognized.
The State committee approved the
report ot the committee on tentative
rules. II the convention adopts the
suhcommittee's recomme ndations. the
membership OF the state committee.
which II now composed entirely OF
men. viii he Increased from 90 10 80
ny the addition OF ~ women. three
from each OF the four convention ds-
tricts: the State committee viii have
three vice-chairmen, one or whom
shall I've a woman. and the chairman
of the State committee Will appoint.
instead OF tho committee eleoting. its
secretary and assistant secretary. one
OF which positions shall be filled by a
woman.
Charles Warner who has been chair
man OF the State committee for TWO
year~. was given vote of thanks by
his fellow committeeman for success
fully conducting the State Republican
compaign of 1920.
The State committee adopted resolu-
tons deploring the death OF Charles
A. Patterson OF Wilmington. who was
q member OF the State Committee by
virtue Of being chairman OF the New
Castle County Republican Committee
Charles Warner was authorized by
his fellow committeeman 10 appoint 9
temporary chairman OF the conven'
,ion. and he selected deputy Attorney
General Robert q. Houston of SUISSE,
county. who. II is now believed vii
also be elected permanent chairman
of the convention.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-22
XII KLUX RESENT RAPS
| OF ORATORS ON STUMP
Former Texas Governor Invites
Ono to Fight; Hoot California
Candidate.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Dallas. Tex. Aug. 22.-while Earle
II. Mayneld. candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for Y. s. Senator
was speaking or his stand as to union
labor at Beaumont laet night. his OPP
ponent, former Governor James r.
Ferguson. was the center OF riotouH
scenes at Houston, about 70 mllee
away. The trouble began when Mr.
Ferguson started 10 speak agsint the
Ku Klux Khan. OF which he In avoweo
opponent. As he started hi9 address
part OF his audience began leaving
amid cat calls and jeers. The audience
was finally quieted after many had left
the building and Mr.. Ferguson con
tinued his speech.
The tumult ended with the formes
governor inviting member OF the
audience down 10 the front where hs
said he would whip him in Ave min.
utes In more ways than a country boy
can whip a tom cat"
Sacramento. Cal, Aug. ga rio
call brought a patrol wagon load o.
'S''NNiNVH w Qb'lI ~ ulStul
night at n meeting where Thomas I,e.
Woolwine. district attorney OF Lo
Angeles and candidate for the Demo
cratic nomination for governor dis
cussed the Ku Klux Khan.
The disturbance followed exrenslv,
heckling. When Mr.. Woolwine s,srte,
to tell Of his activities involving tn
'Ku Klux Klan In Los Angeles score
OF persons began hooting and cat
calling.
A man arose near the front row an,
called the district attorney n linr
Several persons started toward hin
and fight seemed imminent whei
City Councilman II. s. KIerna
threatened the men with arrest. Tn
police arrived moment later.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-22
HILL WANTS HAYES FIRED.
Maryland Congressman Charges Dry
Chief Abuses Franking Privileges.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington. Aug. 22.-Representa-
tive Hill, Republican, Maryland to-
day addressed a letter to Secretary
Mellon requesting the immediate re-
moval OF Federal Prohibition Com
missioner Hayes who Mr.. Hill charged
engaged in defrauding the United
States government in that he is using
and causing to be used the official
mail franks of the treasury depart
ment for the sending out of personal
political propaganda I'm the interest Of
himself and his associates, the anti
Saloon League"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-22
CAMERA MEN PURSUE
THE PRINCESS MARY

London, Aug. 22.-Princees
Mary IL pursued by photograph
ers more relentlessly than any
person In the public eye except
Lloyd George.
At n recent garden party tho
Princess was 30 beset by tho
picture-takers that she had To
make n specific request that
they desist.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-22
VICTIM OF OWN PLOT.
Rochester Man Burned to Death In
Fire Alleged to Get Insurance.

Rochester, N. Y, Aug. 22.-Frank
Yacone. forty years old, whose charred
body was found in the ruins Of a
dwelling destroyed by a terrific ex-
plosion, was the victim OF his own plot
to burn the building for the insurance,
the police have announced.
Louis Scarleta, twenty three, said
10 have been Yacone's accomplice, is
under arrest. The men planned to set
fire to the building by ixntting two
cans OF gasoline. according to the
| police.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-22
BAKER SEES PINCHOT,
Repu bllcan Chairman WIN Announce
Tomorrow Ommfttees.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Philadelphia, Aug. 22.-W Harry
Baker, chairman OF the Republican
state committee. will return to this
city tomorrow from his conference
with Clifford Pinchot.. Republican
gubernatorial nominee. at the latter's
home at Milford. Pa
Mr.. Baker is expected to make pub
lie the members appointed to the exc
cutive. rules and finance committees
A number of women prominent in
the Republican organization have
probably been chosen for these bodies
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-22
Raises Pay 20 Per Cent.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
New York. Aug. 22.-The United
States Stecl Corporation today an
nounced that the wage rates of day
labor at al It's manufacturing plants
would be increased 20 per cent. Sep
tember l. and that o.her rates would
be eQu! ably adjusted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-22
Liberty Bond Quotations.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
New York, Aug. 22.-Lberty bond
first ANS. 1o0.7o; second Ans. 10026
third AVS, l00.3s; fourth ANS, 1O0.-
80; Victory AIS, (uncalled), 10o.sS; do
(called), 100.32.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-22
Amusements Tonight.

Garrick-"Twin Beds. "
Arcadia" Saving a Lady in Half.
Majestic-"The Trap
Poverty OF Riches
Sayoy--"When the Devil Drives"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-22

Have you a piece OF antique fur
niture that you desire to turn intA
cash? Tell our $4,000 interested read
ers. Many are interested In what you
have to ofIer,-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-22
BALKS ON FRENCH DEMAND.
Pledging Of Forests and Mines
Impossible, Says German
Finance Minister.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Berlin, Aug. 22.-Minister of FL
nance Hermes was reported today to
have left no doubt in yesterdays de-
liberations with members of the rep
arations commission that the pledgine
of state forests on the left bank oi
the Rhine and state mines in ths
Ruhr district as guarantees for tn,
payment of German reparations wa.
| impossible.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-22
Weather Forecast.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington. Aug. 22.-weather fore
cast for Delaware:
Cloudy tonight; Wednesday unsettled.