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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
BOTH SIDES SEEM TO
Be STANDING FIRM
No Apparent Development in
the Local Railroad Strike
Situation.

The railroad strike failed to develop
any additional phase of interest yes
terday or this morning. except as TO
the h. & o. restraining order. ex-
planned elsewhere. The strikers and
the roads still report gains in the num-
ber of men and satisfaction with the
state of affairs.
Union officials reported that they
had heard ten men had been taken nj
the shops at Todd's Cut late yester-
day afternoon. as deserters from the
19Sth Artillery. Delaware National
Guard. and had been taken to the
camp by a provost guard. who had
been detailed to get them. 1t was said
that the men made protests, but were
taken to the State camp, where those
who were willing to remain at the
reservation We're returned TO theil
units and put on extra duty.
The Pennsylvania officials. after ar
investigation, denied that this was
true. stating that only one man, Jo-
seph Graham, had been taken into
custody. by soldiers. He was accused
of evading military duty.
Railroad leaders at the Labor TEN.
pie this morning stated that men be
longing TO the big -Four" brother,
hoods were demanding that theii
leaders call n strike. Railroad official,
said they knew of no such probability
All of the men on strike are eX-
pected 10 march tonight in a body {,
view the body of Charles Milbourn o.
1854 East Sixth street. his late resi-
dence. He was a member OF tn,
Brotherhood of Railroad Carmen Of
America, Brandywine Lodge No. 102
The carmen are particularly expected
to be present in large numbers.
Another mass meeting will be helt
Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. II
Pythian Castle. Leo Harkins. inter
national representative of one of tn,
shopcrafts. will be the princIpa
| speaker. Rev. Howard McDade, who
| in addition TO being minister. is
member Of the Typographical Union
will speak at either the Tuesday o
| Thursday meeting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
HARDING SILENT ON
UNION ACCEPTANCE
OF PEACE PROPOSAL
Summons Jewell, Head of the
Shopmen, From Chicago for
Conference at White House.
OTHER LEADERS TO ATTEND
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington, Aug. 5.-Whether
the unexpected trip here today Of B.
VI. Jewell. head of the striking rail-
way shop craft unions. signified a
new move by the government looking
10 settlement of the strike. had not
been revealed at an early hour, when
White House confirmation was lack
ing as 20 reports from Chicago that
Mr.. Jewell had been summoned here
by President Harding for a confer
ence.
Word that the union leader mad
left there late yesterday for Wash
ington with William Johnston, inter
national president of the Machinists
Union was received here without any
previous intimation that the admins
tration had in immediate contempla-
ton further steps looking tC a strike
settlement.
President Harding had made no
reply 10 the communication OF the
policy committee Of the shop craft
unions accepting with interpretations.
his proposals for a settlement OF the
strike, and il was believed IN some
quarters that the executive desired
20 discuss certain points in the accept
ance as a preliminary step to possible
futher peace moves by the administra-
/ tion.
The status OF the rail strike after
rejection by the railway executives
| Of the Presidents proposal for settle
ment of the issue regarding seniority
rights of strikers was discussed at
length yesterday at the cabinet meet
| ing, and II was later declared by a
White House spokesman that the
administration regarded its major
purpose as having been accomplished
in the agreement by both sides TO
consider the authority Of the Railroad
controversies.
Dividing interest with Mr.. Jewell :
trip Washington was the expected
conference with President Harding on
the rail strike situation today Of the
lexecutive representatives OF three OF
four railroad brotherhoOds. The con-
ference was requested in a telegram
TO the President from the brotherhood
executives last night, declaring that
+; was sought for the purpose OF pre-
senting to you our views in connection
with the present strike OF railroad
crafts which Is daily developing into
a more serious situation"
Another message from the brother
hood chiefs TO their legislative repre-
sentatives which they asked be fileC
with the President said increasing
complaints Of dangerous and unsafe
, railroad equipment required TO be tax
en- out by their members and 'as
saults" and insults suffered by then
from armed guards were making tn
J situation infinitely more difficult &
thandle."
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
SUSPECT FIRE WORK
OF AN |NCEND|ARY
Police and Fire Officials Inves-
tigate Blaze in John
Ponzo's Home.

Police and fire department officials
are investigating the cause of an out
break which occurred about 2 o'clock
this morning In the house at 319 West
Front street. owned by Joseph Vilone
and occupied by John Ponzo. colored.
because from evidence obtained by
the fremen who were on the scene
and by the police who conducted n
search of their own II Is admitted that
all the evidence points to the work OF
an incendiary. Fire Marshal Ainscow
was Mt the house this morning but
was not prepared TO say that any ar
rests would be made.
Ponzo was the sole occupant OF the
house last night and was aroused
early this morning by smelling smoke
When he started to investigate he
found the lock on the door had been
broken or and was lying on tho step
although he claims he heard no un.
usual noises about the premises o,
anything TO indicate that some,ne has
broken into the house.
| He found the rafters In the ceilint
or the rear room on the second fooi
In flames. In the middle room on tn,
second floor there was a big can OF rub
bish burning and also a pile OF rub
bish in flames in the fue. On the foo
OF this room the firemen found a poo
of some kind of liquid which they sal
they believe TO have been gasoline.
An alarm was sent in from box No
"a and Engine Companies Nos : an,
and Truck Company No. . respond
ed. The firemen upon their arriva
found the several fires just as POM,
described them. The flames wer,
quickly eYtinguished and the damag,
TO the property was small
Ponzo could offer no explanation 70
the fires. The police while reticen
about the matter. are understood I,
have learned that some threats ha,
been made To burn the house and the.
are trying to run down these reports
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
OFFICERS FIND STILL
AT DINAH'S CORNER

Special Dispatch TO Every Evening.
Dover, Aug. apparently fearless
of detection in the manufacture of
"hootch," even though several raids
were made last week IN the same 10
cality, officers here We're notified last
evening of a still running at full blast
in a wood near Dinah's Corner. al
most directly opposite a woods where
one of the raids last week took place
When the officers arrived at the woods.
the still and stove, together with sew
eral jugs Of supposed finished pro-
ducts, had disappeared. The officers
however, poured out parts of three
barrels of peach and corn mash, which
the maker did not have time to re-
move.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
DELEGATES ARRIVE
FORYOUNG CATHOLIC
NATIONAL MEETING
Convention Will be Preceded
by a Meet at State Fair
Grounds Today.
MANY GOOD FEATURES

With n big field meet planned for this
afternoon at the fair grounds Mt Els
mere the forty eighth national con-
vention of the National Catholic
Young Mems Union will be launched
this afternoon and will be continued
until Tuesday night. Tho arrange
ments made for the convention and
the number OF delegates who are ex-
pected to attend. representing nearly
every state I'm the Union will make tho
gathering one of the biggest and most
important held in this city for several
years. according to the local repre-
sentatives Of tho union who are In
charge of the plans for the conven-
ton.
Delegates began to arrive this
morning and they are making their
headquarters at the Hotel du Pont.
But the majority OF them expect to
get here this afternoon, most OF them
in time TO witness or participate in
the athletic contests which are to be
held at Elsmere. Michael J. Slattery
of Philadelphia, national president, and
other officers have advised the local
committee that they Will be here this
afternoon.
The athletic carnival this afternoon
is expected TO be one of the biggest
field meets ever held In Wilmington.
Track and field men who enjoy ma
tional regulations fer their prowess
In sport have been entered. and those
attending the meet are promised a
rare exhibition Of speed and skill. One
/ of the big features will he the first
appearance of the star performers
representing the police and fire de-
partments Of this city. The winners
in these events will be awarded suit
able prizes TO be retained In the de-
partmcnt winning them.
This evening the delegates and
other visitors will meet at the home
OF Santa Maria Council, No. 1876
knights of Columbus. Tenth and West
streets. and from there will proceed
to the New Century Club. where a
program of entertainment and q
smoker will be held.
Arthur II. Malloy will act as pre-
siding officer. There viii be several
orchestra selections directed by Will
liam NJ. Carney, followed by com.
Continued on page c
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
STATE TROOPS SHOW
GOOD RESULT Of THE
FIRST WEEK IN CAMP
Members of the National Guard
Have Profited by Training
and Experience.
ALL READY FOR SUNDAY
staff Correspondence of Every Evening

Staff Correspondence of Every Evening
Camp George w. Sparks. State Rifle
Range, Aug. 5.-The first week of
training of the 19Sth Artillery. Anti
Aircraft. Delaware National Guard
came to n close at noon today. 1t was
strenuous week for the Delaware
lads Hardened and tanned as n re-
suit of their intensive field training.
the mon today are mono the worse
from their outdoor life. As mat
ter OF fact. the health of tho regiment
Is excellent and never before in the
history OF any Delaware encampment
have the men stood the test better.
| Everything in the tented city this
morning was splck and span. An in
spection OF every tent. mess kitchen.
| latrlnes and shower baths, together
with the equipment was the headliner
! for the Weekend program. The in
spection was made by Colonel Harry
w. Stark, commanding officer. assist
ed by Major Harry b. Van Solver
! Major General Schulz, Colonel J. =.
/ LeFevre. medical officers and COM
pany commanders.
Following the inspection. regimental
review was held on the parade
grounds. Both battalions of the regi-
Continued on page :.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
IN
CONFERENCE HERE
WITH THE LEADERS
Senator du Pont Arrived This
Morning; Senator Ball Ex-
pected Later in Day.
BILLANY LOOKED FOR ALSO

Republicans will hold numerous
conferences in Wilmington today
United States Senator Coleman du
Pont came TO Wilmington this morn
ing, and United States Senator L.
Heisler Ball is also expected TO come
home for the Weekend.
Announcement was made at the
headquarters Of :he Young Mems
Republican Club this morning that
Fourth Assistant Postmaster-G General
Harry II. Billany will come 10 Will
mington this afternoon TO confer with
Republicans and TO assume the chair
manship of the New Castle County
Republican Committee. 1t was re.
ported that he will return TO Washing.
ton tomorrow.
Former Governor John G.. Town
send, Jr.. visited Wilmington today.
Secretary ot State Benson called or
Senator du POnt.
Republican factions have two
political headquarters, the Coleman du
Pont faction at No. 2 East Ninth
street and the L. Heisler Ball faction
at No. $40 King street
The Twelfth Ward Republican Com
mittee has adopted resolutions re-
GREETING the death of County Chair
man Charles A. Patterson.
Eighth ward Republicans hav,
nominated Charles J. Coleman, Johr
J. Ritter, William II. Grantland, Amo!
S. Hahn and Philip T. Sadler for dele
gates. and Mary Gertrude Nichols
James b. McManus, Alfred T. Gilbert
George II. Morris and E Gertrud
Rose as alternates to the Republican
State Convention. Three divisions
men. white women and Negro women
have indorsed the selections and in
structed the delegates to support Cole
man du Pont for the short and lon,
term Senatorial nominations.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
RAIL STRIKE HEAD
IS IN CONFERENCE
WITH PRESIDENT
Shop Crafts Leaders Postpone
Meeting With Southern
Roads Officials.
DISCUSS PEACE ON MONDAY
ey Assoclated Press % Every svenIne.

By Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Washington. Aug. Bert NJ. Jewell
head of striking Railroad ShOpmen's
Union, arrived at the White House
shortly before noon today for a con-
ference with President Harding. He
was accompanied by William II.
Johnston. president Of the Machinists'
Union and James Noonan. head Of the
Electrical Workers Union.
Soon after Mr. Jewell and his asso-
ciates went into conference with the
President, It was learned that the
meeting between the general chairman
OF the six striking shop crafts OF the
Southern Railway and officials OF that
road to consider the latter's peac4
proposal had been postponed until
Monday.
The postponement Of the confer
ence was said TO have been at instance
OF the union officials.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
CRYING BABY NOT A
NUISANCE, MAYOR SAYS

Bridgeton. n. j., Aug. g.
Mayor Johnson today ruled that
the crying Of six-months-old
baby, even though it annoyed
the neighbors. was not sufficient
grounds upon which TO compel
the infants parents to change
their place of abode.
Eddie Lutz, a former vaude-
vile actor, complained to the
mayor that this particular baby
cried so constantly that it
caused great annoyance to his
sick wife. He demanded that the
father compel the child to stop
crying or move.
The father pleaded guilty on
behalf of the baby, but stated
that the infant was going
through that period of baby
hood known as "teething."
Mayor Johnson said he knew
OF no law regulating the crying
of babies, but advised the father
to seek medical assistance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
IS WARNED
BROTHERHOOOS may
JOIN RAIL STRIKE
Heads Wire White House Work.
ers Are Dissatisfied and
Strike Must be Settled.
TRACKMEN READY TO GO OUT
by Associated Press 10 Every I:venIng.

by Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Cleveland, Aug. 5,--Teads OF tho
Brotherhood Of Railroad Trainmen.
Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers.
the Brotherhood of Firemen and
Enginemen today were awaiting re-
ply to q telegram they sent 70 wash
ingt0n last night requesting Presi-
dent Harding to meet with legislauvs
representatives. of the brotherhoods 20
that they can lay before him tho
critical situation resulting from the
shopmen's strike.
In n message to the representatives
authorizing them 10 discuss with tho
President questions NJ Issue, 81 IS
pointed out that discomfort is rapidly
growing among the membership Of ths
three organizations. and II is the
belief Of the leaders. that unless the
strike Is settled. the brotherhoods win
inevitably be drawn into the contro-
versy.
When the shopmen's strike was
called. the brotherhood chiefs issued
Instructions TO their members not 70
do anything more than their con-
tracts with the railroads call for. Tho
men were authorized not 10 take out
iany unsafe equipment eunless they
secured waivers OF responsibility from
the superintendents Of the terminal.
/ Since then, the brotherhood chiefs
declare. they have received hundreds
Of complaints from their members
that remands have been made upon
tho men to take out locomotives and
equipment which are IN a dangerous
and unsafe condition. The men also
claim that they were subjected "a
abuse and assaulted by armed guards
employed by the railroads
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
LEWIS GOING TO CLEVELAND
FOR PEACE CONFERENCE

John T.. Lewis. 6f the United Mine
Workers. expects 10 be In Cleveland
tomorrow for preliminary conferences
with other leaders of the union In
connection with tho wage conference
Of the central competitive bituminous
field called by him for Monday.
Mr. Lewis. who has been In Phil
adelphia for ten days. had no comment
TO make on reports that he has been
receiving from tho west with regard
TO responses from operators invited
to the Cleveland conference.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
CITY FREE FROM ALL
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
Not One Reported in Whining
ton During Last Seven
Days.

Records OF the Board OF Health for
the week reveal the very remarkable
fact that during the past seven days
there has not been reported in VIII
mington a single disease of COM
municable character This is the first
time for more than year that there
has not occurred in the course 0f a
weeA at least one disease that is con-
tagious. The health officials consider
this showing exceptionally good and
evidence of their repeated claim that
Wilmington is an unusually healthy
city.
The total number of scarlet fever
cases here at the present time is re-
ported to be five. Not one new case
was reported during the week.
The vital statistics for the week
show the following: Births, 81; mar
riages, %; deaths. II. For the cor
responding week, last year. the totals
were Births. 80; marriages, 10;
deaths. 16.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
STRIKER SAYS HE CAN
NOT MEET SUPPORT ORDER

Because Nevin L. Elliott was three
weeks in arrears in the payment Of
the courts order for the support of
his wife and child. Judge Lynn re-
fused to entertain his application for
a reduction of the order in City Court
this morning. Elliott made his request
because since he Joined the strike at
Pullman's he said he has had no
means of meeting the obligation.
Judge Lynn told him to pay up and
he would consider his case next We'd
nesdaN.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
MAINTENANCE MEMS STRIKE
RECOMMENDED BY LEADERS

Wilkes Barre. Pa. Aug. 5.--wilIiam
ID. Roberts. president Il the United
Brotherhood OF Maintenance Of Way
Employees and Railway Shop Labor
ers. announced last night that he and
E. l.. Enke. also cf this City. a member
Of the Brotherhood executive board
had telegraphed President r. r.
Cradle at Detroit, their recommended
tion Of n sympathetic strike with tho
railway shop men.
They hold Jurisdiction over the
maintenance OF way employees on %
eastern railroads, from the New York.
Ontario & Western on the north %
the Baltimore & Ohio on the south.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
ARREST FOLLOWS RAID
MADE NEAR MILFORD

Special Dispatch to Every Evening.
Milford, Aug. 5.-State Detective
Wharton early this morning arrested
Pierce Trador, a well-known farmer.
on the charge of manufacture Of
whisky. "A raid was made on the
Jenkins farm, where Trador resides.
srd a still was found in operation and
about ten gallons of the finished
product was seized, it is said This IS
the place that was raided by Federal
agents in the spring when three men
were arrested and the largest still ever
found in operation in Delaware was
discovered and seized. Todays raid
was made about daylight and T~ador
was brought to Milford where after
q hearing he was held for court.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
n. & v. ROAD READY
TO SETTLE STRIKE
ON HARDING BASIS
General Manager Says it is
Willing to Guarantee Senior
ity Rights TO Strikers.
WRITES FORMER EMPLOYEES
q AssocIated &c. 10 E:verv Evenlng.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Newbern. y. c., Aug. 5.-The Nor
folk and Southern Railway is willing
TO accept the proposals Of President
Harding. guaranteeing seniority rights
20 striking employees, as a basis for
the settlement of the shipments strike,
says a letter addressed to its former
employees by +. p. Pelter, general
manager OF the road.
There are no matters in controver-
sy between this railroad and its en-
ployes which cannot he settled in alb
solute accord with the basis outlined
by President Harding said Mr..
Peter in his letter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
FAIR, WARNER, NEXT WEEK.
ThundershOwers Predicted For Latfse
Part; SeasOnable Temperature

By Associa ted Press TO Every Evening.
Washington. Aug. Weather OUT
look for the week beginning Monday,
for North and Middle Atlantic States:
Generally fair except for local thun-
dershowers latter part; normal tenn
perature.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
Dead After Killing Mother-ln-Lav

By Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Punxsutawney. Pa. Aug. Joe
Ruthkauski, who killed his mother-in-
law. wounded his wife and father-in-
law. several days ago, and then shot
himself in the head, died at a hospital
here today. The shooting grew out OF
domestic troubles.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
Lord Northcllne Worse Today.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
London, Aug. 5.-It was announced
that Viscount Northcliffe passed a poor
night and that his condition was some
what worse.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
AUSTRIAN AUTOS COST
$500 BILLION CROWNS
Associated Press 10 Every Evening.

Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Washington, Aug. 6.-Current
prices for automobiles in Aus
tria range between 1000 and
$500 billion crowns, and shift
ing exchange, according TO Il
report to the commerce depart
ment today from Consul Kemp
at Vienna. He advised Ameri-
cans when approaching the
Austrian market to quote prices
in dollars to obviate the necess-
ity of employing a certified ac-
countant and TO avoid a posi-
BILE loss in exchange fluctuations.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
Amusements Tonight

Garrick-"Fridey the Thirteenth"
Arcadia Suspicious Wives
Queen--'Our Leading Citizen
Savoy-''rhe Love Expert"
Maiestic-"The Man With Two
Mothers" "
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
kentucky Ballots for Congressman,
Nv Associated Press % Every Evening

Louisville, Ky. Aug. 5.-Kentucky
voters in five of the states eleven con-
gressional districts today nalloted for
candidates 10 go on the ballots of the
November election. In the other six
districts there were no contests on
either side.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
W Gather Forecast.

By Associated Press 10 Every Evenins.
Washington. Aug. 5.--Weather forecast
or Delaware:
Fair tonight and sunday: moderate
temperature; gentle west and north west
winds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05

GOvatos Buys Pencader Tract.
Thomas Biddle has sold 226 acres
Of land in Pencader hundred to John
Govatos for sl3,500.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05

Tindan & Son. Contractors. Phone
363.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05
ind. PLANS TO REOPEN
MINES EARLY IN WEEK
Heavy Military Guard on Duty
in Big Martial Law Area of
Coal Fields.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.


Staunton. Ind, Aug. 5.-Although
there was a noticeable feeling Of re-
sentiment among residents OF the coal
mining district occupied by Indiana
National Guards, Friday night passed
quietly. and no disorders had been re-
ported to military headquarters here
up TO early today. Troops. however.
continued to maintain a heavy guard
over the 20 by 40-mile martial law
area.
Work OF clearing up the mines in
preparation for the actual digging Of
coal in the shafts taken over by the
State is going forward. Officials say
they expect TO have the mines in full
operation by the first of the week.
AS none of the striking miners in
this district have answered Governor
McCray's call for volunteers 10 man
the mines. It is expected that impor,-
ed labor will be used.
Indianapolis. Ind. Aug. 5.-The
third battalion Of the 151st Infantry
Indiana National Guard. which has
been in training at Camp Knox. Ken
lucky, consisting OF approximately $40
officers and men was on its way to-
day to the coal mine area near Staun-
ton. following orders issued late las;
night by Adjutant-General Harry B
Smith.
At a conference with General Smith
Mai Robert Fl. Tyndall
commanding officer OF the field, said
that more troops were needed to pro
tect the new area adequately.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-05

Mundy Bros. sells furniture, Phone
7290s-Adv.