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Evening journal., 1922-09-13
coAI sHoRrAGE ANp rHE RAnRoAp srRIKE

COAL SHORTAGE AND THE RAILROAD STRIKE
C,ALLnSG attention to the large increase in coal
u mined and transported since the coal strike was
the Railway estimates in editorial that
the railways during the remainder of the year can
transport OF about H. 100000 tons of btu
lntnous coal week.
This" says the Railway Age. would make the coun-
trys total bituminous production OF the year about
100000 tons which would be 10000 900
than ia 1921 although would be 900
than the average production in the years
ended 1890. The result OF providing II, 100000
tons week probably would be that throughout the
fall the country would be without substan
tia surplus supplies and sporadic short
ages constantly would develop; but II the available
were distributed and domestic consumers and
sentta industries given priority the country could
get through spring without real suffering and
without serious interference with general business"
It Is most important TO consumers IN Delaware
and the other the responsibility for the su
alton should be apporioned fairly by the public
those to whom It belongs No available viii help
the public more to apporton this responsibility than
the following Inthe week ended August 10, the last
week before the termination of the strike had
abled work buminous mines 20 be generally re-
surned. the amount OF btuminous coal produced and
transported was 100000 In the week ended
September 2 the after the coal strike
ended the coal produced by the mines
and transported by the railways about 100000
tons, an increase Of over 100 per cent.
Since the railways in such short time have in spite
OF the shopmens strike proved make possible pro-
duction Of such largely tonnage OF COAL
there still danger Of serious coal shortage and II So
why2
There is stn danger and the for # is to be
found in the Developments which occurred in oon
with the coal strike the railway shop en-
poyes strike The coal strike began April almost
twenty-three weeks ago Before it began the mines
were producing and the railways moving an aver
age of 1o7oo.ooo tons of coal The coal strike
Immediately cut this production down to less than
500 900 tons week. and up to the time the railroad
strike began July 1, the coal strike prevented II
from being increased to more than 5,25o.ooo tons
week After railroad strike began production d.
cned to 100000 tons week and already shown.
up to the the GOAL strike was ended production
was running tho rate OF only about 100000 tons
wee In the twenty weeks that the coal strike was in
tn total production OF coal only approx
Evening journal., 1922-09-13
WIFE, DAUGHTER
SEE MAN END LIFE

MEDIA, Sept. 18.-Walter His.
Corkran, aged 90 years. killed him.
self with poison yesterday, in the
presence OF his wife and daughter
Mrs. saulinir Darlington. at the lat
ters homo at Seventh and Jackson
streets. He had nervous break
down last January after his failure
in business.
The man was walking up anq
down on @ lawn with his wife and
daughter nearby, both Watching him
intently TO SEQ IL he seemed to be
gaining strength. Suddenly he drew
bottle from his pocket, drank III
contents and fell.
Until a year ago, Mr.. Corkran was
manufacturer of cotton goods
having factories in Germantown and
Kensington. He served several terma
in borough council, and was an ao1
tive member OF tho First Methodist
Church. He also belonged to the
Media Swimming and Rowing Club
Besides his wife and his daughter
Mrs. Darlington, Mr.. Corkran is sur
vived by two sons, Woodward and
Sewell Corkran.
Evening journal., 1922-09-13
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1922
OUR SLOGAN:
The Epening JournaI-the First
Paper of the First City of the First
State.
DON'T EoRGEr NAVY DAY

~ ELAwAREANs should forget that Friday. oo-
IL tober 81. has been designated Navy Day.
That designation was suggested by the Navy League
Of the United States It has been approved by the
Navy Department
Through Commodore Macdonough, Admiral DUPONT
and Others Delaware has figured prominently in our
countrys naval affairs the Of the Revolu-
ton It will eminently fitting. therefore. for the
people of State keep Navy Day in mind and to
celebrate It in ways more or less formal.
Looking at the matter in a broader way. should
forgetthat the navy vital service to the nation
humanity during the World War. No real fleet
action fought give emphasis TO its
vital contribution TO the victory. the convoy the
anti-submarne patrol the mne bsrrags essential
factors the winning OF the and the saving OF
civilization.
So it has been in every hisory-the navy
failed. the Revolution. the War of 1s12 the
Civil War; the spansh-American War victory without
the navy would have been virtually impossible. Today
peace prosperity safesuarded by the
agent OF stability in troubled world It carries
no threat but lends authority Americas voice.
speaking for altruism. justice and law.
ON Navy Day we would celebrate the conservation 10
duty personnel tho present navy the glorious
given the nation by the OF the past
would emphasize its unity with interest and
activity Of the national nfe 1t is good for the people
10 stop a moment and consider what has caused the
prosperity and greatness The navy has played
small part the progress of Aerica its present
and ip1uence.
Those who proposed the celebration OF Navy Day,
urge upon you what they believe to be oppor-
tunity patriotic service. advocates of peace
They believe in and the policy OF reduction Of
ornaments by agreement but reject absurd the
ratuity by example. Living in world
Of reality they would foster the instrument Of their
security while looking forward 60 the realization of the
deal yet attained when the only security needed
by mankind shall rest in the hearts and minds OF men
.nd nations
Evening journal., 1922-09-13

The Shipping Board has withdrawn eight large
freghters that have been plying between the United
States and Germany The reason is that It was found
that privately owned steamers under tho American flag
could handle all business that route It is not
the policy the 10 operate its ships in
competition with private and the action OF the
board in Withdrawing its ships from the German trade
likely to repeated other routes where operating
companies are demonstrating their ability to handle
the traffic with the passage of the ship subsidy bill
there will be prompt stimulus private ship
ton and It will long before the government has
withdrawn entirely from the merchant business
Evening journal., 1922-09-13
PLAY OUTDOORS
DURING WINTER
Community Service to Di-
rect Work Until Return
of Summer
TO LEAD;
IN NEED OF MONEY

The Community Service this week
began part OF it's winter work, by
taking over the direction of the ploy
grounds Of the city. which have been
supervised during the summer and
until Labor Day by the Park Com
mission. From now on throughout
the winter and until next summer
the Community Service will see that
the grounds are kept open from
| $3.50 to $3.50 IN the afternoon and
from $3.50 to 1880 In the evening
ana also on Saturday mornings. so
that when the children are not in
school, there will be an opportunity
for them to have a place where they
can play free from the dangers OF
traffic and other perils.
The Fairgrounds that will be open
to the children under the direction
OF Miss Range. OF the Community
Service, and each ground in the care
of a worker are; Coyne. Pine, Kirk
wood. Delamore. Clayton, Madison,
Stapler, Woodlawn, Spruce, Tatnall,
and one on the south side and one
in Browntown.
Mrs. Coleman DUPONT. president
Of the Wilmington Community Ser
vice, today announced that Samuel
H. Baynard, park commissioner, had
consented TO act as director Of the
playground campaign, which the
Community Service viii conduct the
week of September rs to so. Mr..
Baynard, whose record with the
Park Commission, and other NUM-
cipal activities, has shown his in
terest in the children Of this city
to be deep-rooted, hopes to rally to
the financial effort all those friends
of the coming generation who want
to see them provided with suitable
and thoroughly equip
ped. The workers will meet next
Monday to complete further plans
for the campaign, which has al
ready been pretty thoroughly map
ped out.
Another activity which the Com
Service is planning for this |
month is the inter-playground vol !
ley and basket ball contests during |
the two weeks from September is /
TO 30. Miss Jennie Weaver will d. /
rect the voIley ball games, and |
Frank Mason. Jr.. the basketball con-
tests. The games will be played on
he playground adjoining the New
Century Club.
Playground and community sec
-ional groups are entering heartily
nto the campaign plans. They have
iecided to aid the campaign through
he sale Of votes for playground ap-
oaratus. Each contribution of
twenty-five cents will count as a
rote and the one obtaining the high
'st number of votes will have first
'hoice on seven different articles of
squipment which are-giant stride,
hree slides. six swinging conbina-
ion set, see-saw and ocean wave,
rhe latter is a new amusement here.
Evening journal., 1922-09-13

'Iasker accused of being propogandist," exclaims
glarins headline in the New York Journal Of Com
meroe which, due 20 British sympathies, is bitter
opponent OF the ship subsidy bill The charge is as
spelling Iasker setting forth the
need Of ship subsidy law in language simple that
any child can understand It There Is no propaganda
about that Bsgehot said ours was government
by discussion" Lasker is not propagandizing. he is
providing material the people discuss He is set
ting forth the facts they exist. The Journal Of Com
merce has frequently been open TO the charge OF
pressing andengaging IN sophstries That is pro-
paganda-
Evening journal., 1922-09-13
NINE COAL AND-sAvE COAL.
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
With the anthracite coal miners
back on the job yesterday, al
though not in full force. the people
OF the north Atlantic States are freed
from the danger of freezing this
winter. Yet consumers who depend
on hard coal for domestic use should
not forget that for months there will
be a shortage OF supply. This Will be
so II the miners get down 20 their
work and stick to II 100 per cent
strong both IN numbers and in pro-
ductive efficiency.
The output OF tho anthracite
mines IN the winter months never IS
equal 20 the consuming demand, 1t
Is in summer, when very littfs hard
coal Is burned. that the supply must
be piled up as reserve to make up
the deficiency OF production IN the
cold season. This year virtually not
l ton OF hard coal was mined from
he first day Of May 10 the eleventh
lay OF September, almost the exact |
period when the bulk OF the produo-
ton. II the mines had bosn -sper-
Evening journal., 1922-09-13
TO ATTEND CONVENTION.

It was decided by the Trustees o.
the New Castle County Worlthous'
in monthly business session yester-
day to arrange for the board to at
tend the biennial Convention Of tht
National Prison Association TO be
held in Detroit. Mich. october II
to IS inclusive. Routine business
only was transacted during the res'
OF the meeting.
Evening journal., 1922-09-13
PENNSY ENGINE
BLOWS OUT PACKING

Much alarm was caused among
residents Of Holly Oak about 3
o'clock yesterday afternoon when the
packing in the cylinder head of a
locomotive attached 10 a freight
train blew out in front of the Holly
Oak station. Persons hearing the
explosion feared that strikers or
strikers sympathizers had made an
attempt to destroy railroad property
or wreck a train. Many persons
were attracted.
Another engine was brought from
the Edge Moor yards and the train
got under way again after but slight
delay.
Evening journal., 1922-09-13

II you should meet Mr.. Gompers the street and
step in him interfere his progress
along public thoroughfare and. when he turned to
pass you, you again stepped in front OF him. could
would have you arrested and Jailed blockading
rac. Yet that is Just exactly the thing the
pickets the right The that they
strike gives them. IN their opinion. privileges
which they would otherwise think Of asserting.
Evening journal., 1922-09-13
BURIED TOMORROW.

The funeral OF W. w. butcher,
late news agent. will be held from
his late home, 403 West Fifth
street, at 2 o'clock. tomorrow af-
ternoon- IntermeDt will be in River
view cemetery.
Members OF Diligent Council, No.
10, Jr. o. u. A. NJ; Washington
Camp. No. 21, P. o. S. OF A.; Keo-
kuk Tribe. No. 8, I. o. r. NJ; Della
ware Commandery. No. 81. Jr. A.
NJ. Guards, are invited TO attend the
services.
Evening journal., 1922-09-13
WARNED AGAIN BY 'K. Il. K.p

NEW YORK, Sept. 1s.-E. Philip
Randolph, editor of the Negro maga-
zine. the Messenger. received another
threatening letter yesterday signed
as was the one sent MIN at the time
he received the severed hand of a
Negro, ''K. X. X" This letter also
came from New Orleans. according
to the postmark on the envelope. II
was typed in red ink and read:
"You will never live TO see Janu-
airy l, 1928, for we don't want mig
gers like you here"
Then, in ink, In print characters.
Was a double line reading Your
gang-goes too"
Evening journal., 1922-09-13
GOSPEL MEETING.

@. NJ. Thomas, pastor. and mem
bers Of the Full Gospel Mission,
212 Ship1ey street. will hold an open
air meeting near the engine house
on Queen street, South Wilmington.
at Z o'clock this evening. There will
be singing. accompanied by music
and several addresses.
Evening journal., 1922-09-13

Secretary OF Agriculture wallace is right in saying
that more and more the OF farming depends
upon the economic handling Of farm produce after 1t
has been raised" The majority Of farmers are
pretty well familiar with the most approved methods
of making crops grow-but we are sti far from solu-
ton OF the problem Of getting the farm product into
the hands of the without deplorable differ
ence between price the consumer pays and the price
the farmer gets.
Evening journal., 1922-09-13

Senator Hitchcock OF Nebraska says that every ship
load OF restricted imports under protective tariff
a shipioad less Of exports Any schoolbay can
take the Official statistics trade under Republican
tariff and prove that Hitchcock in error-either will
fully or ignoranty-and we'r let Hitchcock say which
Evening journal., 1922-09-13
NEW KIND OF sWoRDFIsH.

CRIsFTELD. Nd. Sept. 1S.-Cap-
tain James I,okey. OF the steamship
Helen Buphane, caught a sailors
swordfsh in Chesapeake bay that
comes from Ceylon, India. It is be-
ing mounted.
Evening journal., 1922-09-13
THOUGHT she'd
never improve
Lady Often Felt So Bad She
Had to Give Up and Go
to Bed
SAYS PLANT JUICE
RELIEVED TROUBLES

''It was about five years ago that
took your Plant Juice for nervous I
ness, constipation and a general
run down condition and can hon \
estly say that It relieved me and that
nv suffering has never returned. .,,l
Evening journal., 1922-09-13

Mr.. Bryan has selected the issue on which no ex-
poets tho Democrats to win November. Judging
the future by the pest-woll. judge It yourself You
know what became of Bryan.s paramount issues-
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-26
CAN THE sovIErs BE MovED9

From the fact that he Mas been ap- pealed to 1t would seem that Lloyd George was considered to be the man with the most influence with the soviet government in Russia, and if that is the case it is to be hoped that he will re- spond to the appeal which hax been made to him by number of Russians in Paris seeking his services in endeavor- ing to prevent the killing of certain church leaders in Russia who have been condemned to death.
 In Russia under the soviets the death penalty Is imposed for most anything. There Is a willingness to permanently dispose of those who do not happen to favor the established government, or those who undertake to resist the con fiscatory action of the government lead CTS.
 In their desperate efforts for funds tc continue the government which is re- sponsible for deplorable ounditions in Russia, the soviet leaders resorted to the raiding of the churches. They de manded that the valuables of the church be turned over to the soviet govern ment There were those who yielded without much opposition. but there were others who resisted such robbery. and it is because of such resistance that they have been condemned to death, althougf they are some of the most prominen church leaders in all Russia.
 Protests have been made concernin; the deposing of, the head of the Russian church and now it is desired that effort be made to prevent the killing of !; dozen other church dignitaries wa though sentenced to death have hat ! their execution delayed.
 If Lloyd George has sufficient in huence with the soviets to secure tn release of these men there is little doub that he will respond to the appeal an endeavor to impress upon the poishevis the harmful effects from their intende course. He will have the backing c the Christian world in such an endea I vor.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-26
wAR FRAUD CASES.

AS Is known there has been persist snt demand for the prosecution of those responsible for war frauds. Not long ago 1t was declared by the attorney general that plans were underway for that very thing and while there were statements to the effect that there was an opportunity for discrimination 1t be- comes evident that the attorney general has well anticipated that by the appoint ment of S bipartisan board of admin istration and review, and an advisory council for the direction of the cases. The attorney general will be chairman of both the board and council but the decision as to whether there shall De prosecution of the cases or steps taken to drop them will rest entirely with the board.
 It Is to be realized that in connection with the many cases in which fraud charges have been made that the lack of evidence may warrant the failure tG prosecute quite the same as in any oth- CT matter. Likewise it can be appre- ciated that there may be instances where the change Is not warranted and the time and expense required for lead ing up to a certain verdict for the de- fendant is phjustified. With bi-parti san board determining what action shal be taken in-sending cases to trial or oi dropping them, t is plain that the at torney general has carefully guarded against unwarranted attacks from sucf prosecutions as take place. He na; even taken care that even the specia prosecutors will not decide what case: are to be heard and what are to be dis missed.
 in the prosecution of those charged with fraud In connection with war con tracts the desire is for justice, and sucl is to be expected regardless of the DO lhical leanings of the accused. Be cause man belongs to one party doe not call for his prosecution any nor than as if he was member of the oth CT. It is his acts, regardless of hi partisanship, that are under surveillanc and it is to be expected that he will b. judged by what he has done rather thai by the way he votes. The departmsn of justice in the naming of the boa, and council has taken good care t guard that point
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-26
CIRCULATION WEEK ENDING JULY 22nd, 1922
 .1l,746
FARMERS WEEK.

The Connecticut Agricultural College at Storrs is looked to as the fountain head of information that is particularly valuable to farmers of this state. In va ricus ways are it's influences being spread for the good of the cultivators of the soil, pouitrynen, beekeepers, fruit raisers, dairymen and sheep raisers of this commonwealth. The training that is being given the students is serving to help place farm activities in Connec- tieut on q much higher plane, and the many ways in which it's services are be- ing made available to those beyond col iegs age is just what is appreciated by those who are anxious to know more about their business
 For that reason there is bound to be not only g widespread endorsement oi the programme which has been provided for the ''Farmers' week" at the college which opens next Monday evening tc continus through Friday, but there should be q general participation in the privileges thus afforded.
 IL not only affords a chance to gel in touch with the work that is being done by the institution but also to gel SOkdS OI Iuc DeuSIlSs dIfu6IS WSch comes at the season of the year wileT the college is busy only with Its sum. IaeF courses and 1t is fixed at tirns when those busy on the farms can bes leave their work for part if not for th' entire period covered by the programme and absorb some of the excellent advict and ideas that are bound to- be ad vanced, for the benefit of the indiyidua and as a result the general benefit O the entire agricultural interests of th' state.
 Experts have been secured to give ae eurate and valuable information upol the many subjects of farm activities ant 1t should be made to count not only t the full extent of the plans but for tn greatest good of the greatest number Arranged in cooperation with the sey efai state agricultural associations ti' plan is not a new one, and judging iron the past all farmers of the state wh can possibly do so will not deny them selves the chance to get the views o those who have solve dreal farm prob lems.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-26
THE MUSCLE SHOALS PROJECT

In regard to Muscle Shoals into which the government has put so much money, and into which it is asked 10 put more, the end is not yet. There was much interest aroused when Henry Ford made his offer to the government. It was the means of direeting greater attention to that project. and promptly called forth offers by others who desired the opportunity to promote the possibi.- ities of that locality and plant
 When it came to taking action upon the offer it was plainly a case that could not be passed upon without care- full consideration of all the features It was necessary to know the present con- ditions and possibilities and to under stand what was meant by the Ford of- fer. There was no desire to dispose of a highly valuable property for song, any more than 1t was desired that the money which the government has all ready put into it should be charged up to waste and the further development of valuable power plant be prevented.
 By a majority report of the senate agricultural committee the u@u -.en.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-26
gora government.

Sunday .Games.-The committee which has been considering the question has already reported in favor of removing the ban. A good deal of opposition, or ganized by small section of the com munity, has been got up against the pro- posal and members have been lombard ed by both sides, but naturally most strongly by the antis Public opinion generally, we have little doubt, is in fa- vor of allowing healthy amusements,
 such as boating. tennis and, in suitable places, even cricket or football. All of these pursuits are far better than loung- ing; and many of the strongest support CTS of the change are active members of religious denominations. . We hope the council will not refuse its consent.
 The Barber's PoIe.-The barber's pole, which Burnley rown council pro poses to tax as an outside sign" dates from the days when hair cutting was linked with surgery. In the operation of blood-letting, so greatly in favor
 with old-time physicians, and generally performed by barbers, it was usual fol the patient to grip pole provided 1T order to make the veins swell. As thS pole soon became bloodstained it was painted red, and, when not in use, huns outside the door as a sign, sometime. swathed round with strip of linen. tC signify a bandage. In course of tint it occurred to some quick-witted barber surgeon to have a dummy pole, painted red and white. fixed permanently above his door, and to keep the real pole in