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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-15
COP. PRIZES TO WOMEN
VOTERS OFFERED IN PA.
Democratic State Chairman
Threatens Action Under Cor
rupt Practices Act.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.


Allentown, Pm. Aug. 15.--Austin E.
Mccullough, chairman OF the Demo
cratic state committee. Issued n state
ment here today, criticizlng the plan
TO obtain women voters for the Re-
publican ticket through club member
ship and the offering of prizes He
said that he had been advised by his
attorney that the plan was contrary to
the Corrupt Practices act.
81 am going TO ask two we'll Unknown
attorneys for a written opinion In tho
matter" said tho statement. 'and IL
they coincide with the informal opin-
ion I now have. the Democratic state
committee will offer the opinions to
the League OF Women Voters and will
see TO IL that young women take the
pledge in at least four counties. two
where there are judges OF different po-
litical faith, and will also aid in prose
cutions 10 ascertain whether n couple
OF multimillionaires can debauch the
young women OF this state and get
away with f."
"It is proposed" eaid Mr.. McCul-
lough's statement, that the young
women members who join the Pinchot-
Warburton Club must FIRST elgn a
pledge to vote the straight Republican
ticket, and for getting certain mum
Der OF young women to do this. GER
tain other women are TO get $1,000 In
cash or other valuable prizes, CON
tracy TO law.
That, says my attorney. Is buy
Ing votes, especially II. after tn,
pledge. they vote such ticket and any
valuable thing passes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-15
GAHAGAN, NC., LOW
BIDDER ON CANAL WORK
Offers to Excavate 600, 900
Cubic Yards at 24.52 Cents
Per Yard.

William II. Gahsgan. Inc, Of
Brooklyn, \. Y. present contractor
for the excavation of 900 cubic
yards of earth in the deep cut sector
of the Chesapeake & Delaware canal.
between the Pennsylvania Railroad
bridge and Summit Bridge, was the
lowest bidder today when proposals
were opened at noon in the Office of
the United States Engineer, by
Colonel Earl ]. Brown. for excavating
5.600,000 cubic yards of earth from
along the line OF the canal 10 the
west of Summit Bridge ini the deep
cut sector. The bid Of the Gahagan
firm was 24.52 cents per cubic yard
Only six bids We're received for the
work. The following were the bids
submitted:
Dawes & Bernard, Rochester. n.
y, 2S.4 cents per cubic yard; Arundel
Corporation. Baltimore, Md, 30.4 cents
per cubic yard; Central Dredging Co.
Cleveland, O., 29.ss cents per cubic
yard; Atlantic Gulf & Pacific Co., At
lantic City, n. j.. 26.4 cents per cubic
yard; Standifer & Porter Corp, Nor
folk. Va. 36.5 cents per cubic yard.
The proposed Improvement for
which bids were opened today is APP
proximately 10 times the magnitude
Of the work now under way. The
work will be started within thirty
days after the contract has been
signed. The local Office will send
their recommendation to the Chief OF
Engineers for approval. following
which it VIII be returned for the sign
ing OF the contract.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-15
WILMINGTON ICE CO.
CASE IS CONTINUED
Will Continue Doing Business
Until Court Compels Its
Closing.

As a result of the restraining order
granted the Wilmington Ice Co. in the
Court OF Chancery against the Board
Of Health yesterday afternoon. Judge
Hastings today continued the hearing
of charges OF violating city health
ordinance preferred against the COM
pany by DR.. Robert S. Mckinney, sec
retary of the health board, until Aug
ust 81.
The date was set at the request OF
Assistant City solicitor Green who
expressed desire TO have the matter
settled as soon as possible after the
disposition of the case in the Court
OF Chancery.
The plant OF the wilmington Ice CO.
was In fun operation this morning
pending the hearing which viii be
given August 80 and the statement Was
made that they would continue TO
operate until they were forced TO close
/ by the courts.
The owners Of the plant refused TO
make any statement concerning the
ice plant this morning but referred an
Every Evening reporter TO their at
torney. Mr.. Marman accordingly
made a statement for the defendants
TO the effect that they were doing all
in their power TO prevent any nuisance
to the neighbors of the plant and
that "the Wilmington Ice Company
has spent over 81 900 trying to abate
whatever alleged nuisance that the
plant might be- One OF these ex-
penditures was for a smoke stack
forty feet high which is supposed 10
carry OFF the oil fumes.
Mr.. Harman showed letter from
the Power Manufacturing Co, of
Marion. Ohio. in which they ac-
Iknowledged receipt Of Mr.. Denny's
letter ordering parts which are sup
posed 10 be able TO take care OF all
odors. This letter was written July Z,
and Mr.. Harman stated that the Will
mington Ice Co. now has bill of
lading for these parts and that they
will be installed at once
I'VE deny the charge that there is
any nuisance created by the plant.
said Mr.. Harman. but we are willing
to do anything reasonable to avoid the
liiiS case AZ OCCASION
ing. We cannot feel that &c is any
nuisance, however, since I'VE have
the names of 200 persons who have
, signed petition saying that the plant
: Is benefit and not a hindrance tc
the welfare of the community" He
! also stated that ne had had as wit.
, nesses subpoenaed for the trial which
! was supposed TO take place this morn.
{ ing
Numerous complaints were made
, however, this morning by the resident.
/ of the section around 5th and Harrison
, streets. One woman said that she wa
} trying to do her washing but that a.
J the smoke was beating down on tn,
clothes she was unable to dry then
, outside the house. She also said tha
; last night the doors and windows II
the house shook with the vibration o
the ice plant machinery and that wher
! they tried to play the piano the tol
of the piano literally trembled becaus,
/, the house was so shaken when the en-
gine In the plant was operating.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-15
STORK OVERTAKES
STRANDED TRAINS
ON SAINT FE LINE
Many Passengers Are Reported
Sick at Albuquerque; 600
Guests at Dance.
TERRIFIED BY THE STRIKERS
BY Associated presa 10 Every 1ryeninx

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
San Bernardino. Cal. Aug. 1.-two
babies. born on stranded trains Mt
Seligman. Arizona. we're among four
hundred passengers returned here to-
day after four hot days and nights in
the desert
No hardships were encountered by
the marooned travellers except when
the babies were born without the
proper facilities TO care for them. The
first arrived Saturday and the second
three hours before the train left sun
day.
Mrs, p. J. McCutcheon, Bakersfield
asserted that strikers infimfna ted
stranded women and children ready
to leave seligman Sunday night by
telling them that the train would be
blown up before II reached Los
Angeles. As result four carloads Of
persons refused 10 leave tho desert
town, she said
The engineer, fireman and conduc-
tor are brotherhood men. The brake
man was an official.
Albuquerque. ~. NJ, Aug. 15,-Six
westbound through Santa Fe trains
still were tied up here early today and
five at Las Vegas, y. VI. Six cases
OF sickness on the traine stranded n ere
were given attention by the Santa Fe
officials. Two seriously III. one being
II. Koplo OF Philadelphia, wvre taken
TO the Santa Fe hospital.
More than 600 marooned paeeen gers
attended a donce given In their honor
last night by the Chamber OF Com
merce.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-15
GERMANY IS
DECE|V|NG THE ALLIES
Trying to Make the World Be-
lieve She Is Bankrupt,
France Insists.
ny Associated Press to Every Evening.

by Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Paris, Aug 1b.-Thc French dele
gntion to tho Allied conference In
London In long statement TO the
Havas Agency defines It's position at
the break up of the meeting. afllrms
that the delegation showed patience
and moderation throughout, and de-
clares that Germany IL pcrsevering In
policy calculated to make Europe
believe she is In a state of bank
ruptcy.
Germany's plan OF action, said the
statement. explained the systematic
depreciation OF her currency. She
was certain to ruin her own credit
In the operation. but counted on the
allies being forced to favor an In
ternational loan and thus restore her
credit.
London, Aug. 15.--Eurcpe was un-
able TO rise to what might have been
n great opportunity to put her feet
on the road to recovery. This is the
consensus OF the press comment re-
gardng the failure OF the London
conference. but az to who was re-
sponsble for the failure depends upon
whether one accepts the French or
British viewpoint.
The government editorials ex-
press the hope that France will take
the counsel of reason and sobriety
and not continue To act against her
own best interests, while those of the
opposition press. such ae the Daily
Mail, say the British people will not
allow any administration TO quarre
with their friend and ally for the bene.
fit and satisfaction 81 the Germans.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-15
LEADERS OF WORLD
VISION ARE NEEDED,
CAMPERS ARE TOLD
Dr.. w. 3. Fleming Speaker Yes
terday on Advantages Of
Education.


Staft Correspondence OF Every Evening.
Brandywine Summit Camp Ground.
Aug. l5--Much enthusiasm In spite
OF the small crowd, marked College
Day at Brandywine Summit Camp
Meeting yesterday. DIR. w. D.. Flem-
ing, president OF West Virginia Wcs-
leyan, was the speaker and instilled
into the meeting plenty OF pep and
that intangible thing known as col
lege spirit
DIR. Fleming spoke last evening on
the small world In which we live, de-
claring that every invention and pro-
gressive movement makes the world
smaller. Civilization today il inter-
dependent" he said, "and we cannot
have neighborhood world without a
Christian brotherhood" lie spoke OF
the need of leaders who have world
vision and high ideals. 1T Is possible
to get education without n college
course" he said, but the easiest and
best way for a young person TO get
an education In the shortest time Is
Continued on page
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-15
HARDING ABANDONS
MEDIATION To END
RAILROAD STRIKE
Next Step May be to Notify
Roads u. S. Will Give Them
Protection.
LOOKS TO CONGRESS- AID


By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington. Aug. 15.--(3 p. MI
President Harding viii place the rail
strike situation before Congress and
before the country within ~ hours, It
was officially announced today at the
White House.
Washington, Aug. 15.---President
Harding. having abandoned all ef-
forts at mediation Of the rail strike.
was declared today by his advisers
to have virtually decided 70 inform the
railroad executives OF the county that
In the operation OF trains they would
be. given the fun protection and aid
Il the government.
The president, It was stated, was
determined that the only course the
government now could pursue was
the path IL followed IN the coal strike
extension cf an invitation to the
employers TO operate their properties
and the federal government with the
cooperation of the states would stand
behind them in their efforts so far as
they are directed TO the serving OF the
public.
Consideration Is being given by the
President, Il was asserted, 20 a propo-
sition Of going before Congress with
/ In the next few days with a compre-
hensive statement Of the whole rail-
strike situation, including the rebuffs
that have met the governments at
tempts at settlement
! This statement. If made, It was said,
would include no suggestions as 70
Legislation but be designed 70 place
before Congress and the country the
facts In the situation as viewed by
the government.
The President was described by one
Of these advisers as having his back
up" and fully convinced that nothing
further could be done through negotia-
ton.
Endeavors at mediation, however
were continued today by the leader:
of the brotherhoods Of railroad operat.
ing employees and of the other railroad
labor organizations whose member,
have not been called out on strike Thes,
leaders held another conference witt
B. u. Jewell, leader of the strikinl
shop craft workers, and the othel
chiefs OF striking unions.
Foremost among the matters under
consideration was understood to be tn,
7 proposal of the brotherhd leaders tha
attempts be made TO negotiate a settle
ment with the railroads whose execu
ttives have shown an inclination towar,
compromise.
The whole rail strike situation wa
gone over by the President and hi
cabinet at their meeting today, an,
/, prior TO the cabinet session Mr.. Hard
ing bad lengthy conference Wit
Senator's Watson. of Indiana. am
Kellogg. of Minnesota. Republica,
members Of the Senate Interstate Com
, merce Committee. He also conferre
! with Speaker Gillette. of the Hous,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-15
REPUBLICAN WOMEN
RESENT SNUB GIVEN
THEIR COMMITTEES
Claim County Executive Body
Broke Promise to
Them.
REFUSED RIGHT TO VOTE

According 10 statements made by
the women themselves. the group of
Republican men workers in the party
who are opposing the candidates
named by Senator Coleman du Pont
supporters for positions as delegates
to the State convention, have with
out ceremony and scant courtesy elm
mated the Republican women voters
of New Castle county. Prior TO the
meeting of the executive committee
OF the New Castle County Republican
Committee, Monday afternoon, there
had been rumors that the faction
within the party revolving about
Colonel J. Austin Ellison, and Thom-
as f. Peeney, Senator l.. Heisler
Balls political secretary, intended
knifinG the women candidates. The
rumor proved true. Now the women
are asking themselves and their
friends, what Senator Balls attitude
e concerning them.
According 10 an agreement reach
ed last spring. the meh and women
voters OF New Castle county were 10
discuss and vote equitably on dues
tons concerning Republican politics
Consequently, when the women re-
ceived no invitation TO attend the ex-
ecutive meeting. on Monday, their Of
ficcre summoned the committee and II
me, at s2s Shipley street. women s
headquarters for the city. A letter
was drafted which was forwarded to
Mr.. Ellison who. In the absence OF
Fourth Assistant Postmaster-General
Harry H. Billany. chairman of the
county committee. was presiding. This
letter, Of which Miss Mildred Simp-
son wne the bearer, read as follows:
Continued on page 6
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-15
CALIFORNIA MOONSHINE
Is REAL ~FIREWATER-

Calexico. Calf. Aug. 15.-The
government proved the wisdom
OF poor Lo" In naming liquor
"nrewater" some centuries ago.
One. hundred gallons OF liquor
confiscated by federal customs
officers was ordered emptied In
to the gutter in the usual way
yesterday. The thermometer
registered 40 In the shade. and
when the liquor spattered on
tho pavement 1t burst into
flames from the heat OF the
suns rays.
The officers moved to another
location and started pouring
some into the gutter. Again 1t
burst into flames and the flames
flashed up the stream OF liquor
and exploded one OF the tanks.
Tho officers then poured the
fire water direct into the sewer.
Dozens OF spectators saw the
firewater fire.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-15
REPUBLICANS WILL
HAVE HOT FIGHTS
At THE PRIMARIES
Delegate Contests In Every VIII
nlngton Ward Except the
Tenth and Eleventh.


II some OF the candidates for dele
rates TO the Republican state Con-
vent'on do not withdraw meanwhile.
there will he contests at next Satur-
days primaries in every Wilmington
ward except the Tenth and the Elev-
enth and In eight rural districts OF
New Castle county.
The Seventh Ward Is tho most
hotly contested In the city. Is names
being nled. with only six persons to
elect In the Fifth Ward there are
10 contestants with only Ave to elect.
Likewise In the Sixth Ward. there are
eight names filed. with only four to
elect.
In rural New Castle county there
are contests In Christiana hundred.
First election district. Second district,
Third district, Seventh district; New
Castle hundred, Fourth district St
Georges hundred. Second district; APP
poouinimink hundred. First district
Second district.
The executive committee OF the New
Castle Republican Committee met a,
the headquarters OF the Young Mems
Republican Club yesterday afternoon
and after passing on the eligibility OF
candidates approved. 81 In the city
and ~ In. the rural districts, or a
total OF ll5. Wilmington ie entitled
TO 40 delegates and the rural districts
TO IS. Therefore % city candidates
and 10 rural candidates must with
draw meanwhile or be defeated at the
primaries.
or the li5 names filed only three
are women. two In the city and one
In a rural dktrict-Florence l.. War
rem. In the Fourth Ward; Elizabeth
bullock In the Fifth Ward. and Eliza.
beth p. Clayton OF the Second Elec-
ton District OF New Castle hundred
Continued on page l3.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-15
LEVY COURT MEETS
AFTER VACATION
Sheriff Authorized to Employ
Deputy; New Road for
Christiana Hundred.

After a two weeks vacation. the
Levy Court met today with all the
members present.
Sheriff Gould was authorized TO ap-
point a deputy sheriff TO serve until
accumulated business in the sheriff's
Office Is disposed Of.
The court, after hearing Martin f.
Smith. decided to ask the Wilmington
& Philadelphia Traction Co. TO put an
electric light at the intersection OF
Iambsons lane and the New Castle
road.
County ofYicials were directed to
prepare lists OF books. printing and
stationery needed in September, Oc-
tober and November. and Order Clerk
TAYLOR was instructed to advertise for
bids. receivable on August 29.
President Stetser was authorized to
apply to Judge Rice FOR the appoint
ment Of commission to lay out a
new road in Christiana hundred from
the Newport pike near the Boxwood
road to the road leading from New
port to kiamensi.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-15
1T PAYS TO ADVERTISE
IN EVERY EVENING

All dogdom is learning of the
value of the advertising columns
Of Every Evening, from present
indications. Last week mood
les" owned by Philip Coyne,
called at Every Evening office.
The result Of his visit was that
he was soon on his way home In
the custody of a chauffeur.
Today a brown Irish Terrier
called at the office and he gave
every indication of saying.
well, here l am. Now see If you
can get home for me like you
did for Noodles"
The terrier has established
itself securely under one of the
desks In the business office and
is watchfully waiting for de-
velopments. The visitor is of
dry" tendencies, for when Of
Tered drink-of water, it po-
litely refused.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-15
JOSEPH BANCROFT FOR
UNITED STATES SENATE
Many Democrats Are Urging
Him as the Party's
Nominee.

Many Democrats are proposing Jo-
seph Bancroft for the Democratic
nomination for United States Senator.
Although Mr.. Bancroft's friends say
he is not Senatorial candidate. they
believe he would accept the nomina-
ton If 1t were offered 10 him. and they
state he would be strong nominee.
When representative of Every Even
ing mentioned the matter to Mr.. Ban
croft he declined to make a statement.
Mr.. Bancroft is vice-president of
the Joseph Bancroft & Sons Co. and a
member of the Board OF Harbor Com
missioners.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-15
RAILROADS.

Developments in the rail strike
situation today Included;
President Harding hating aban-
doncd hopes Of rail strike peacs
through mediation. is understood
10 be considering Offering the pro-
lection OF the government and its
resources 20 the roads in operation
Of trains, and may go before Con-
gress with a statement on the
rail situation.
Chairman Of big -Four" broth
erhoods continue conference IN
Washington over shop crafts
strike.
Trains stranded In west by
walkout Of train service men be-
ing moved.
Minor incidents Of violence re-
ported in scattered sections Of
country in connection with strike.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-15
KILLARNEY CAPTURED
BY FREE STATE TROOPS
lrregulars Lose Last Position
OF Importance in County
Kerry.
By Associated Press to Every Evening.


Dublin. Aug. 15.-killarney, the last
position OF importance in county Kerry
by the Irish irregulars has been occu-
pied by National army troops.
The occupation was preceded by a
brief engagement on the outskirts of
the town. after which the irregulars
fed.
Drogheda Is surrounded by ir-
regular forces. and battle is ap-
parenly imminent. The Nationals are
preparing for counter offensive. A
large ambushing party of Irregulars
has taken up a position no the Dublin
road with the object Of holding up
any National reinforcements.
The Government forces have evacu-
ated Dunleer. in county Louth, for
strategic reasons, 1t is said.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-15
UNIONS PUBLISH EXECUTIVES
REJECTION OF HARDING PLEA

Washington, Aug. l5.--Leaders of
the Railroad labor organizations today
made public the rejection of President
Harding's final offer for settlement Of
the national strike of shop craftsmen.
but declared that attempts to mediate
the difficulties by direct dealings be-
tween railroad executives and heads
of the four brotherhoods We're still IN
progress.
The union leaders after a conference
also made public a statement declaring
that the railroad executives By their
responses to the Presidents final Of
fer had also declined TO accept the
Presidents proposition" and had mot
even agreed 10 permit all employees
now on strike TO return TO work"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-08-15
FISH PLUNGES SWORD
THROUGH SHIP BOTTOM

Seattle, Wash, Aug. ia
swordfish drove its sword
through a six inch plank In the
huh OF the barkentine Monitor,
her master, Alff Hansen relates.
Captain Hansen says that the
attack on the ship was made
somewhere in the south seas,
but that II was not discovered
until the monitor was docked
at San Francisco to learn why
she leaked.
"The swordfish evidently took
the monitor for a whale" said
Captain Hansen, 'as that is the
swordflsh's favorite method OF
attacking the big mammals.
smaking a dive and coming up
underneath with great momen-
tum. He found the sword minus
the teeth, in the plank"