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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
SENATE FIXES SUGAR
TARIFF At 2.3 CENTS
Duty on Cuban Product 1874
Cents; Potash Bounty
Voted Down.

Washington, Aug. 9.-The Senate
fixed the tariff on sugar yesterday at %
cents q pound. against the world and
1.S4 cents against Cuba. The vote was
81 TO 35.
By the same narrow majority Senator
Broussard's proposal to make the duties
81. 40 and 81 per 100 pounds, respectively,
was defeated Thirty :one Republicans
and three Democrats stood with the
Louisiana Senator IN the fight ne made
for the higher rate.
The Committee on Finance had rec
commended q rate of 81 fo- the world
and 81. 90 for Cuba. The rate as adopted,
therefore is a little more than half the
increase urged by Senator Broussard.
An amendment by Senator Gerry which
would have continued the Underwood
rate OF 81 pei. 100 pounds was defeated,
SO TO 10.
The sugar rate agreed TO was pro-
posed BY Senator Smoot. 1t was adopted
by the aid Of Senator's Wadsworth OF
New York and Willis OF Ohio, who
switched TO the sugar forces.
The vote on the Broussaro amendment
to FIX the rates at S2.5C and 50 per 100
pounds was supported by Senator Ball
of Delaware; Senator du Pont was not
recorded as voting.
Having disposed OF the sugar schedule,
the Senate took up the potash provisions
and, after a sharp struggle, defeated the
Finance Committees proposal 70 grant
bounty te potash producers. -
As reported TO the Senate the tarlf
bill provided for potash duties OF Pa
cents a pound for two years after the
bills passage, . cents for the third. l =
cents for the fourth year and ! cent for
the fifth year.
Senator McCumber moved that these
duties be disagreed 10 and potash be
restored TO the free list, and this wa,
carried; only one Senator-Shortridge ol
California--voting in the negative.
Mr.. McCumber then offered the bounty
amendment, which provided for the pay
ment to the potash producers Of the
United States OF bounties for five years
equalling the duties as originally re-
pOrted
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
BAR LEADERS STRESS
NEED OF CLOSER UNITY
Engllsh.S Speaking Advocates
Addressed by Notable Law
yers In San Francisco.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

by AooOClateO fTcSu 10 ENeTy LFouiH8s
San Francisco Aug. 9.-Four men,
prominent In world politics. addresC-
ing the California branch OF the Eng
lish Speaking Union. In session here
yesterday. commended the aims OF the
Union in eeeking to bring the English
speaking nations into closer harmony
with a. view toward fostering an IN
ternational spirit OF good will.
The four--William Howard Taft
ch ,ef :, stice OF the United States. and
former PRESIDENT; Lord Shaw Of Dun
fermline. member OF the British house
Of lords; George w. Wickewham for
mer attorney general OF the United
States, and John w. Davis, former
Ambassador Of tho United States tc
Great Britain, are here for the con-
vcntion of the American Bar Associa.
ton which opened today.
Each emphasized what was termed
q need OF fraternity among the Eng
lish speaking rat.ors.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
MICHIGAN GOVERNOR MAY
ASK COAL LEGISLATION

Detroit. Aug. Ex-Governor Groes-
beck may ask the Michigan lesisla-
ture for additional authority. If he
finds ne is not vested with ample pow
or to handle the threatened fuel erner-
gency, 1t was announced here today.
Failure OF the negotiations by rep
resentatives Of Henry Ford, to pro-
vide a means of transporting coal
destined to Michigan over the Louis
Vile and Nashville and eDtroit. Toledo
and Ironton railroads, and the feeling
that federal restrictions might inter-
tere with FREQ movement Of Michigan
coal. prompted tho governors state
rent. Such a step, however. he ex-
planned, would be taken only as a last
resort.
Governor Groesbeck has announced
his opposition TO governmental con.
trail except for the purpose OF prevent
ing profiteering.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
SPURN LEWIS CONFERENCE
FOR OTHER END STRIKE PLAN

Terre Haute. Ind, Aug. 9.-Menbers
OF the scale committee of the In
diana Bituminous Coal Operators As
ISOLATION today turned their attention
to informal discussions OF other meth
DDS advanced for settlement OF the
coal strike after having declined TO
attend the Cleveland conference call
ed by John l.. Lewis, president Of the
United Mine Workers Of America.
These informal discussions will be
carried on until the meeting Of the
operatqs' association here Friday, II
was announced.
Other than issuing a statement as
serting that members OF the associa-
ton will not attend the meeting call
ed by Mr.. Lewis. the scale committee
took no action on the proposed plan
for settlement OF the strike as out
lined at Cleveland. 1t was indicated
however. that this plan was not en-
tirely abandoned as a possible basis
for negotiations.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
ROCK PLACED ON TRACK
BLAMED FOR FATAL CRASH

Worcester, Mass. Aug. 9.-Stones
placed on the rails were the cause
OF the wreck no the Boston and Al
bany Railroad near here yesterday
which resulted in the death Of II. r.
Russell. fireman. probable fatal injury
to Robert C. Macdonald, engineer and
slighter injuries to numerous others.
State Detective Edward j. McCar-
thy stated today that pieces Of crush
ed rock, found on both sides Of the
rails nearly a mile from where the
locomotive overturned, left no doubt
that more than one stone was on the
rails.
A track walker had passed the scene
a half hour before the accident and
reports the rails were clear at that
time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
FOSTER DENOUNCEs COLORADO
OFFICIALS FOR DEPORTATION

Omaha, Aug. 9-William 2. Foster.
a leader OF the last strike, spoke to
three hundred persons here last night
and attacked Colorado authorities who
drove him from that state Sunday.
Foster bitterly assailed Adjutant
General Hamrock OF Colorado, who, he
said, ordered his arrest as a dan
gerous radical" and alluded to the Of
ficers who escorted him to the wy
oming border as "constabulary gun
men,"
Detectives attended last nighte
meeting. taking notes as Foster spoke
The meeting. however. was not In
terrupted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
WOUNDED GIRL STRIVES |
IN Vain TO SAVE BOYS
Weakened by Loss Of Blood She
Barely Escapes Drowning
in Delaware.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 10 EVERY EVehihS.
Delanco. N. j., Aug. 9.--'rwo boys
were drowned in the Delaware river
here late yesterday after a. girl al
though weak from loss Of blood made
a desperate effort to resche them in 4
strong current.
The boys were Charles eBrger, 8
years old and Harry williamson. 10,
both of Riverside. n. j.. and the girl
who attempted their rescue was Miss
Clara Miller. IT.
Berger was seized with the cramps.
Williamson struck out after him and
was plotting him toward the shore
when Berger revived sufficiently to
struggle and pulled his rescuer under.
Miss Miller dived from the wharf and
is believed TO have struck a broken
bottle with her knee. Rapidly losing
blood she reached the boys and grab
bed them by the hair. -Four times
she was pulled under and RELAXED her
hold on them only when she became
faint. Sc was pulled from the river
! by Chief OF Police Voshell.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
KENTUCKY'S COAL NEEDS
WILL BE SUPPLIED FIRST

Louisville. Aug. 9.-Kentucly man
ufacturers today expressed satiefac-
ton over the statement given out at
Frankfort last night by Governor Ed
win P. Morrow. 20 the effect that Ken
tuclyis coal needs will be cared for
before coal is shipped to other states,
The people of Kentucky need 10
fear no coal shortage" said the gov
erpor.
Governor Morrow characterized as
impracticable Henry Fords plan for
moving coal TO Detroit and the Lake
region by linking up the Louisville
and Nashville Railroad Company and
the Detroit Toie5o and Ironton Rail-
road at Corbin. Ky.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
REFERENDUM FOR "SEsQUI.,
Philadelphians May be Asked by Mall
II They Want Exposition.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Philadelphia, Aug. s.-Creation of a
committee OF seven from among the
directors of the Sesqm Centennial Ex-
hibition Association TO address person.
al letters to Philadelphia citizens for
their views on the 1926 world's fair
project. probably will be undertaken
by the fair board in .he next few
weeks, announcement was made today.
Answers to the letters would indi-
cate the attitude Of the public to the
expense to the vast sums Of money to
establish exposition.
The suggestion was the outstanding
feature OF conference yesterday be-
tween Col. Franklin DOlier. president
of the association and fair directors.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
COAL ORDERS FROM g. s.
OyERTAX WELSH SUPPLY

Cardiff. Aug. 9-The American de-
mand for1 coal. in consequence Of the
miners strike In the United States
continues unabated. Orders for an
additional 100000 tons have been re-
ceived in the last few days, making
total Of 100000 tons for delivery
in August and September.
There is a keen demand for anthra-
cite, but aside from the supply being
limited. all tho available hard Goa
is already booked. and the American
orders cannot be filed. although some
OF the applicants have expressed then
willingness to pay SIG to s18 ton.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
AUSTIN ROSS HURT IN
TWO.6TORY FALL
Special Correspondence Every Evenin

Special Correspondents Every Evening.
Seaford, Aug. s.-Austin Ross, car
penter, was injured IN a fall yester-
day. while working on the new home
Of Landis Moore, here. He fell from
the second story OF the building and
broke through three steps. He sus-
tanned severe decorations OF the hands
and arms and cut on the side OF the
head.
Joseph Tuu. a farmer Of TuE's Dis
trict, near Seatord. lost a valuable
horse. Monday night. The animal was
killed by lightning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
ALL CHANkED TESTIMONY
So Case Against Samuel Bruhowski
and Alexandra DrObinsN Failed.

Alleging in City Court today that
all the states witnesses We're testi-
flying directly opposite to their pre-
vious statements to him, Assistant
City Solicitor P. w. Green this morn
ing asked that charges OF selling in
toxicating liquor, violating the state
liquor law. assault and battery and
adultery against Samuel Bruhowski
and the charge Of adultery against
Alexandra Drobinski. preferred by the
latter's husband. be dropped, after the
state had tried in vain 10 get wit
nesses TO establish case against the
two defendants.
Even the prosecuting witness
Bolislaw Drobinski, repudiated his
original testimony. according to Mr.
for the defendants. told the court the
Green. David ]. Reinhardt, attorney
charges had been placed ar intervals
of one day each and were apparently
the result of a temporary family
quarrel.
Bruhowski boards with the Drobin-
skis at POI Lombard street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
JUVENILE COURT.
Brinton Boy Proves Innocent ol
Charge Against Him.

q charge OF disorderly conduct prefer
red against Howard Brinton, because
she proved his innocence. No dispo-
sar.on has yet been made OF like
charge against the two other boys.
Five boys were arrested last week
3n connection with the bombarding o.
James Saladas, a storekeeper at 707
King street, with eggs, by a crowd o,
youths. Two OF the boys have beer
dismissed in the Municipal Court and
Brinton and the other two boys were
held for the Juvenile Court.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
FRAIM WINS OVER FREIHOFER.

Between showers last night the
Fra.nl Dairy baseball team set back
Freebooter to the tune Of to o. Worth
allowed the bakers two hits and re-
tired nine batters, while Yock gave
seven hits and retired eight.
Friday night the Fraim team Will
lineup against Rockland Reserves a,
Seventeenth and Spruce streets.
The management OF the Rose Hi
team Is requested 20 get in touch
with the management OF Fraim as
coon as possible.
Score by innings:
Frain ........... ! 0 @ o 2 0 *
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
DRY AGENTS SWOOP DOWN
ON MINQUAOALE HOUSE

In a raid on a house near Minqua-
hibition Agent Howard. Constable
George Wilmington and Constable
Lucius C. Jones seized 65 gallons OF
supposed liquor and 400 gallons OF
mash. The officers say they also found
four stills, two OF them in operation
AS a result OF the raid, warrants
were sworn out for the arrest OF John
Doros and Michael Hura, who, the
oficers say. are suspected OF being re-
sponsible. Hura was arrested later
and held under $1,000 bail for a hear
ing before United States Commissioner
John Pearce Cam on August 81.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
"Thank You" Replaces Tips.

James Sykes, colored, charged in the
City Court today with non-support and
assault and battery, by his wife, was
ordered TO pay the sum of $12 a week
for his wife and was placed under a
suspended sentence on the assault
charge. The man told the court that
he got $50 week 70 rworking on a
moving van and in response to the
courts inquiry about tips said Thank
yous the best we got.
The case Of Thomas Leigh, charged
with assault and battery on Floyd
Taylor of 1927 West Second street,
was continued until Friday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL.
1t VIII Carry Only "Stop." Omitting
the Wofd Co.

The new traffic signal which for the
past few days has, been tried out at
Tenth and Market streets has been
adopted by the Police Department as
the standard for Wilmington and will
be installed at all of the street cross
ings where signals are now being
used. The feature OF the signs is
that they omit the word Go" and just
employ the one signal stop" When
the stop" signal is set all traffic In
the opposite direction can move.
At first some difficulty was ex-
perienced in making traffic move in
accordance with the sign. but this
has been overcome now and 1t is ex'
pected that there will be no difficulty
when the signals are fully installed.
This is the plan followed in many
other cities.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
PENNSY REPORTS INCREASED
ACTIVITY IN HER SHOPS

Philadelphia, Aug. 9.-The Pennsyl-
vania Railroad today gave out a state
ment that 7s6 more freight cars were
repaired last week on its system than
in the previous week.
On five days OF each OF these weeks
the number of repaired cars turned
out for service. was greater than the
number of cars sent into the shops,
It was stated.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
HARDING WAITING
TILL FRIDAY FOR
STRIKERS REPLY
Continued from page 1

Continued from page !
have no grievance warranting such
action.
Z e. NJ. Costin. general manager OF the
Big Four. In q statement last night
reiterated mis- contention that when
the management Of the road and the
elegraphers were unable to agree upon
Interpretation OF working rules the
matter should be taken to the Railroad
Labor Board for settlement. This. he
said. the representatives Of the Order
of Railroad Tclegraphers refused to
concede. they declaring the question
OF Uorking conditions should be made
a direct issue between the management
and the employees affected.
Interpretation Of agreements relat-
Ing to the split trick" was said by
the union men to be the principal
contention which led to the spread
Ing Of the strike vote.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
Lawn Fete at st. Joseph's.

The young women of ST. Joseph S
on the Brandywine will give their
second annual lawn fete and dance
az the social hall Of the church to-
night and tomorrow night. For per-
sons wishing 10 attend from Whining
ton arrangements have been made to
have the buses meet the street cars al
the end OF the Delaware avenue line
and 10 return passengers after the
affair is over. Those in charge are
Mary Godfrey. Mary Monigel. Mary
Dougherty. Marguerite Ryan, Kath.
crime and Marthina Lawles.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
Women's Federal Union Meets.

Mrs. Anna NJ. Bargelska was elected
president OF the Women's Federal
Union OF Delaware. A. f. of L., at a
meeting last night. Miss Eva Taylor
was elected vice-president; Mrs. En-
ma Clark, financial secretary -treasur-
err; Miss Ella Willis. recording secre-
tary; Mrs. Anna Wetherbury, guide.
Delegates were named TO attend the
Central Labor Union meeting on Au-
Gust Is.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
NINE UNION HEADS
PLANNING TO END
SOFT COAL STRIKE
Continued from page I

layed until after the afternoon meet
ing with operators. Optimism was
expressed, however. by both union
men and operators that settlement
was possible.
The agreement on a basic wage
wage scale not only would end the
strike for tho operators represented
here, but also was regarded by the
conferees as having the possibility OF
forcing union operators In many parts
Of the country to open their mines
under the new scale.
The operators in the four States
not participating In the. conference
would be permitted under such plan.
II adopted, to sign the general agree
ment made at the conference. Oper-
ators in fields, outside the four States
would be permitted to make agree
ments with the union under contracts
base on that signed for the four
States.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
MINES READY TO RESUME
IN PART OF ILLINOIS

Harrisburg, Ills. Aug. e.-Fires
have been started in every coal mine
in this section and mules are being
lowered into shafts today.
Preparations are being made by
practically all operators in Williamson
county TO resume mining and it is the
belief Of both miners and operators in
this region that the coal strike will
be called of within IS hours.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
DODGED BANDITS BULLETS.
Two Shots Pierced Hat Of Man Mark.
ed for Death In Bootleg Feud.


New York, Aug. 9-Death today
claimed one OF the eight men shot
down yesterday in Il crowded Lower
east side street when they tried to
halt four gunmen fleeing in an auto
mobile after an attempt to kill Joseph
Naseeria as the outgrowth OF what the
police believe was a bootleggers' feud.
He was Jacob Goldstein. a cloak
maker. cnc OF crowd OF clothing
strikers in front Of Beethoven Hall.
Three Of his companions are etill in
a hospital but thsy probably will re-
cover.
Nasseria's escape from death. after
he had been cornered by two of the
gunmen was considered remarka BILE.
His astonishing agility in ducking bull
lets from automatics saved his life.
Two bullets went through the crown
Of his hat.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
PENNA. MINES, OUTPUT GAINS,

Cokesburg, Pa, August 9.-All is
quiet in this section, and the states
guardsmen are patrolling the field
night and day. A number of mines
are reported to be operating, while
the Hendersonville mine and Montour
No. We're reported to have added
additional men to the Working force.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
25,O00 SHOPMEN REJECT
PRESIDENTS PROPOSAL

New York, Aug. s.-Twenty-five
thousand rail shop crafts workers.
through David Williams, secretary Of
the eastern strike committee. today
sent a telegram to B. NJ. Jewell at
Chicago putting themselves on record
as refusing to accept President Hard
ing's proposal for submitting the
seniority question to the Railroad
Labor Board.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
PERSONAL.

Former Governor Simeon S. Penne-
will, OF Dover, and former State Sena-
tor Oliver A. Newton, Of Bridgeville,
visited Wilmington yesterday.
Mrs. Lydia K. Morse Of Chicago is
visiting her brother, John. r. Wilmer
OF 204 West Twenty-fourth street. She
will leave for Wilkes Barre, Pa, to-
morrow. Although 81 years old, Mrs
Morse is able to travel alone.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
Boys Furnish Theatre Music.

Two -year-old boys are fur
nishing the music between acts at
the evening performances at the Gar
rick Theatre this week. Raymond
Reager plays the piano and Walter Z,
Frank the violin. Both boys are WELL
known musicians for their age. They
have studied under local teachers of
piano and violin.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
URGES HOTEL PRICE PROBE.
Many Complaints Of Hold-ups Re-
ported From Atlantic City Guests

Atlantic City, Aug 9.--That many
complaints by guests are justified was
made clear at the monthly meeting
Of the Avenue Hotel Mems Association
when H. Jordan Steen, an investigator
for the organization, made his report.
He said many complaints were about
prices, which, he said, were 'hold-ups"
in some cases.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
COURT UPHOLDs Ex.KAIsER.
Rules Against the Stage Presentation
OF Bismarckian Play, "The Dismissal ~

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Berlin, Aug. 9.-Former Emperor
William has won his suit, brought in a
Berlin court to prohibit the presenta-
ton on the stage Or the sale Of Emil
Ludwigs Bismarckian play The Dis
nIssaI."
William was Joined in the suit by
Frau Won Boetticher. widow OF the
minister Of state OF Bismarcks time.
The court decided that the plain
tiffs had a right to object to a stage
performance or book portraying them
personally.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
Duke Wedding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. Norman T. Duke OBJ
served their first wedding anniversary
on Saturday evening with a celebra-
ton at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Phillips. 3l5 East Third street.
The Office force of Trump Bros. Ma
chine Co., where Mr.. Duke is en-
ployed, presented the young couple
with an arm chair.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
STOCK TICKERS SILENCED.
Four Baltimore Brokers Under Wall
Street Ban For Installment Sales.

Baltimore, Aug. 9.-Four Baltimore
brokerage firms were forced to sus-
pend business temporarily today when
their stock tickers were disconnected
by orders from the New York Stock
Exchange. The exchange recently be-
gan campaign against firms selling
stocks on the partial payment plan.
The heads of the firms explained
that they were in sound financial con-
diuon and that the customers need
fear no loss.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
AMERICAN GIRL HURDLER HURT
Captain of Athletes In Paris Games
Sprains Her Ankle.

BY Associated Fress to Every Evening
Paris, Aug. 9.-Miss Flora Batson,
OF New Orleans. captain OF the Amer
petition in the International games,
and champion girl hurdler Of Amer
lea. suffered a sprain Of the left ankle
and was badly bruised in taking the
hurdles at the Colombes stadium this
morning.
The accident which occurred during
the opening practice OF the team.
caused much gloom among the young
American athletes, as it was feared
the uaishap would keep Miss Batson
out Of the championship competition.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
FIND MUCH PDOFIT IN
BLACKBIRD SALE HERE

Among the varied articles offered
for sale in Che King street market
today were blackbirds and plenty Of
them. Joseph Yeareley and Roy
zachies of Port Penn offered the BIRDS
for sale and they found a ready mar
ket Yearsley said today that he has
been bringing them in Tor some weeks
and that he has always sold out.
YeaEsley and Zachies shoot the birds
near Port Penn, favorite spot for
blaekbird hunters. The birds are sold
picked
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
Hudson In Serious Condition.

Henry Z. Hudson, Negro, 43 years
old. Of Smithfeld. Va, who was res
cued from his sloop in the Delaware
river recently, by passengers on Bush
Line steamer. is in a critical condition
~ the Delaware Hospital from lack Of
nourishment. He has been delirious
for several hours. 1t is thought that
Hudson had been without food for
some time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
At Admiral Benson Camp.

Fra acis Walker. son OF H. D.
Walker, Fourth and Adams streets. is
spending the summer at Admiral
Benson Catholic Military Camp, Penn's
Grove, n. Q. About 125 boys are at the
camp. Major Duffield is commanding
ofi1cer and Rt Rev. Father Ryan OF
st. Coiumba's r. c. Church, Phila-
de,phia is chaplain. Captain Foley il
AuStruokor.