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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
CLAYMONT VOTERS
FOR NEW SCHOOL
Educational Project Favored at
Saturdays Election by
399 to 40.

Voters in Claymont special school
district. at a special election on Sat
urday. favored the issuance of bonds
for school purposes. 399 to t70.
The proposed new school will cost
s275.o0o and accommodate grammar
and high school grades. a plot of Ii
acres is already owned by the Clay
mont School Board. There are at pres
ent about 400 pupils in the district
hut the number Will be greater I'm the
next school year. it is said. Forty
seven pupils have been attending the
Wilmington High School.
The tax rate will be increased a
cents on the 500. 1t Is figured. making
the total school tax in the district 70
cents. The opposition TO the bond is-
sue was based mainly on the antici-
pated increase.
II. Is not known whether the Della
ware School Auxiliary will renew its
oher of n year ago. when the Clay
mont district was granted S125. .0oC
conditional upon the sale Of $3.50. .00C
in bonds which were not sold.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
S0ILEO HANDS MAKE ODD
MARK IN PUBLIC BUILDING

breathless reporter reported to
Clerk Of Council Homer Simmons this
morning that warning sign had been
printed on the wall of the corridor
leading to his Office, and directly op-
posite the doorway-a distinct black
hand.
But the clerk only smiled as he said:
That is not new, ii has been there
several days. although 1t has grown
steadily darker. Apparently some
peddler of coal with a sweaty hand
rested it there, transferring the mois-
ture TO the wall, which has gathered
dust and dried on; am not losing any
sleep over It,"
Nevertheless, 1t gives one a thrill
when first seen, in such prominent
position,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
BOTH SIDES FIRM
IN LOCAL STRIKE OF
RAILROAD SHOPMEN
Each Side Making a Determined
Effort to Prevent a
Break.
EMISSARleS ARE At WORK

The strike of the railroad shopmcn,
50 far as the situation in this city is
concerned. appears to have resolved
itself down 20 bitter struggle be-
tween the contendlng forces 10 hold
the men each Of them are claiming az
their own. That In. the unions are
cndeavoring to maintain their ranks
as solidly as they have been from the
beginning more than three weeks ago.
and the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. is
endcavoring TO prevent any defections
among the men who are AT work at
Todd's Cut shops and who have taken
the places of regular workmen who
have Quit.
AZ the situation stands today 1t is
very pronounced deadlock. with
both sides remaining firm and both of
them evidently prepared tor long
struggle While u IL admitted that n
committee has been calling upon for
mcr shopmen in this city, endeav voring
To induce them to return TO work the
railroad officials claim this committee
II acting on its own initiative and
that Il was not at the suggestion or
direction OF the company that this
campaign was undertaken. Railroad
officials this morning would not deny
the claims OF the union leaders that
there have been no defections I'm the
ranks OF the strikers. contentlng them
selves with the statement that IL any
OF the former employees have gone
back TO work they did so as new men
and the railroad did not recognize
them as old employees at the shops.
Both sides know at all times just
what the other side Is doing. This
was demonstrated in the efforts 10 get
some OF the old and skilled shop
hands back at their places in the shops
and the immediate steps taken by the
unions To counteract any effect the
work OF the committee in charge of
this job might have had. In the first
place the railroad officials stated that
while they would not deny that COM
mlttee from the men at work had
been Interviewing strikers. Il prob
Continued on page s.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
SAYS ALL ENGINES WILL
BE TIED UP BY AUG. II

Scranton. July 24.-Striking shop
men of the city and members of their
families attended a mass meeting in
the Strand Theatre. The principal ad-
dress was by Il. G. Davidson, secre-
tary- treasurer of the International As
sociation of Machinists.
Mr.. Davidson said there were about
20, 900 locomotives in the United States
and $4,000 Of these were already out
of commission. But August - he said
there would not be a locomotive avail
able and the road would be completely
tied up.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
CHILD BADLY HURT.
Mildred Scott Knocked Down
by Motor Car and Has Face
Seriously Cashed.

Mildred Scott, aged II years. of 1917
Church street, was run over by an
automobile today. She was treated at
the Delaware Hospital for decorations
of the right cheek and hip and bruises
about the body. Her condition is not
serious.
The accident happened at Four
teenth and Walnut streets. Mildred
was one OF six girls who We're playing
there. Timothy Williams, driver OF
the car that hit Mildred, was subse-
quently arrested and charged with
violating the traffic rules and also
with assault and battery. 1t is alleged
that he was driving on the wrong side
of the street. and that Is why Mildred
was knocked down.
Fourteen stitches were required to
close the wound in Mildred's cheek.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
SEPARATE STRIKE
SETTLEMENTS NOW
HOPE OF RAIL PEACE
Other Roads Expected to Follow
B. & O. II It's Conference To-
day is Successful.
HARDING WATCHES, WAITS
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Chicago. July With govern
ment officials maintaining silence in
regard 70 the railway. strike. except
for the announcement Of Ben w.
Hooper. chairman. that the railroad
labor board would make no further
move Mt present. interest today turned
TO separate peace efforts of railroads
and strikers. officials OF the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad had a meeting at
Baltimore with representatives OF the
striking shopmen and despite the
failure last week OF similar efforts
made at st. Paul by northwest roads
IL was confidently predicted that the
Baltimore conference would obtain ia
vorable results
Should the meeting result in an sd-
ius'ment, II was expected other rail-
roads would follow the same course.
Il. NJ. Jewell, head OF the shopmen's
union, refused TO comment on the Bal
tlmore parley. but previously had ac-
knowledged receiving offers of settle
ment from n number OF roads.
The silence Of federal officials was
interpreted as meaning that President
Harding was inclined To let the cit
uatiou drift for few days. while he
received the report of Secretary OF
| Labor Davis and further inquired In
to facts.
However, that tho President might
take some action soon. was indicated
In his efforts TO obtain the facts from
all angles. The conference Friday be-
tween members OF the senate Inter
state Commerce Committee and eastern
rail chiefs. the conference with Chair
man Hooper and Secretary Davis
meeting at Mooseheart, MS with
strike leaders. member OF the labor
board, and a commissioner Of con.
ciliation of the department OF labor
board, seemed to strengthen the beiiet
that a definite plan was being made.
Possible action by the Interstate
Commerce Commission was seen IN tn.
statement of Attorney General Daugh
erty that the commission could exer
else supervisory power over car
r.ers. But this would probably mear
that the commission would direct dis
tribution OF coal under system O
rationing. sending 1t first to points II
tgreatest need.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
HOOTCH TAKES LARGER
TOLL THAN REAL RUM

New York July 2l.-An increase
OF nearly SO per cent in alcoholic
deaths this year over those Of 1920.
and % per cent over 1921 has been re-
ported by the chief medical examiner
FOR New York. The report shows that
so persons died from alcoholism in
the .irrt ak months Of this year. These
include only victims who died with
pu, medical attention.
Medical Examiner DIR. Chsrle Norris
said many others probably died from
alcoholism who were attended by pri-
vate physicians. The total number Of
alcoholic deaths for 1921 totalled 127
,r 90 less than the total will be for
talned.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
ARBITRATION URGED
| TO END COAL STRIKE
Mayors Of Five Anthracite Cities
Would Have Wholly Disinter-
ested Committee.
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening,

By Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Scranton, Pa. July 24.-Mayors OF
fve cities, in the anthracite regions,
and District Presidents William y.
Brennan, Thomas Kennedy and c. J..
Golden. of the miners union were TO
confer here today on a proposed plan
for bringing about settlement OF tho
anthracite wage controversy.
Tho meeting was called by Mayor
Durham who returned last night from
Washington where he had conferred
with President Harding.
Mayor Durham said that the outlook
for n quick adjustment of tho troubles
OF the operators and miners in the
Ianthracitc regions is bright. He would
not reveal what plans he had in mind
for ending the suspension. II Ia un-
derstood. however. that no has pro-
posal for the appointment Of an ar
bitration committee OF five members
none of whom would he affiliated with
the miners or operators to make a
thorough survey OF the coal industry
and fix wage rate.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
COOL SPRING PARK LAKE
MECCA FOR YOUNG BATHERS

4 fountain basin has an irresistible
attraction for children these days, IL
there II water in IL. The two small
pools In Rodney Square arc no excep-
tion--the iixle folks dabhle in them,
and splash the walls and each other.
IL nobody intcrferes.
The pond In Cool Spring Park Is
likewise mecca for the little ones
who live within reach. as they are
allowed 20 Use IL as a wading pool,
between and 2.3o every week day,
except Saturday; SO they come truds-
ine for blocks around. in bathing suits
or slips OF some sort.
All this. In addition 10 the hos,
showers at the city flre houses and
the public baths, help 10 cool of you- :
Wilmington these hot days.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
MICH. GOVERNOR NOT TO
TAKE CONTROL OF MINES

Detroit. Mich. July 24.-Covernor
Groesbeck left Detroit for Saginaw to-
day. prepared 10 take some definite
step toward bringing about resumption
OF operations in Michigan coal mines.
He was scheduled to confer with
w. l.. Jones. president OF district "a.
United Mine Workers of America, this
afternoon regarding the proposals
made TO the miners by the governor
last week. which suggested the work
ers return TO the mines and produce
coal for state municipal purposes.
either under private or public control.
Governor Groesbeck was prepared 10
offer every inducement TO the miners
to obtain acceptance Of his proposals,
but indicated that in case no agree
ment can he reached he would under
take direction of the mines and start
production of coal
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
READING DISSOLUTION PLAN.
Directors to Sale OF Lehigh Stock
More Fully Present Case.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Philadelphia. July PA fuller dig
cussion Of the points raised by Isaac
7. and Mary T. Starr. in objection 20
the sale OF the Lehigh and Wilkes
Barre Goa, stock TO the Jackson F..
Reynolds syndicate OF New York under
the Reading dissolution plan. and con-
tentions by the Central Railroad OK
New Jersey in support Of the sale
being confirmed. was made today be-
fore Federal Judge Thompson.
Opposing counsel visited Judge
Thompson in his chambers today and
discussed at length the legal prop5-
sitions made by both sides. Judge
Thompson will submi- the substance %
the arguments TO his colleagues, judy
es Burlington and Davis.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
BUFFALO STRIKERS HURT
IN CLASH WITH TROOPERS

Buffalo. n. Y, July 24.-One man
with a broken arm and another with a
fractured skull were in hospitals after
clashes with state troopers guarding
the trolley lines Of the International
Railway Company, whose employees
have been striking since July 2. The
men were injured in clashes which
followed alleged insulting remarks to
the troopers.
The railway operated limited num-
Der Of cars on all lines today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
SEEK EARL MINISTER.
Left Philadelphia, June 10, With Fran
els Hutcheson Of Wilmington.

An effort is being made 10 locate
Earl McAlaster. Il years old, of Moo, =,
Pa He la a son OF Horace McMas-er.
a Pennsylvania railroad man. who is
employed al Frnech street station.
The father is trying 10 get in touch
with his son.
Young McMaster. in company with
Frances Hu,cheson OF Wilmington,
shipped from Point Breeze. Pa, on the
on steamship Van Dyke. June 10. with
the intention of coming back the
game way. their destination being
Galveston, Tex. On Saturday Mr.
Nc Master received word from his son
that he was unable 10 come back by
h0at and was on his way 10 New Or
leans The luther fears his son - out
u funds, hence his desire 20 ge. In
touch with him.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
RADICAL REDS FOR ACTION.
Third lnternationaIe COMMITTEES
Calls on Proletariat TO Start
Offensive Tactics.
By Associated Press to Every Evening.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Moscow, July 24.-The executive
committee OF the Third Internationale
has sent an appeal 10 the proletarist
Of the world recommending to taking
the offensive. IN view of the white
terror and the attacks on workmen
abroad the appeal says. It .s time
defensive tactics ceased"
The committee mas sent A special
appeal TO the Germans declaring their
national leaders have betrayed them
and recommending that the workers
take power into their own hands and
dismiss the leaders il the latter fau
to overcome the monarchial reaction.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
WOMAN SWALLOWS POISON,
Mrs. Elmer WaIIing Of New
Castle Had Close Call, But is
Rushed to Hospital.

Mrs. Elmer Walling, aged %, of
New Castle. swallowed some argyrol
today and was brought 10 the Home
opathic Hospital. this city, for treat
ment. No physicians were available in
New Castle at the time.
The woman's condition is not seri-
Gus. She expects TO leave the hos
pital tomorrow afternoon. She was
brought TO this city in an automo-
bile belonging to b. T. Lank, of New
Castle.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
SH0PMEN STRIKE FIGURES
WIDELY VARY IN NEW YORK

New York. July 24.-The opening Of
the fourth week OF the railroad shop
strike in the New York district finds
union leaders estimating the walkout
65 10 80 per cent effective in various
centers, while spokesmen for the roads
cut these figures in most cases below
80 per cent and in a few instances 70
less than 10 per cent.
In these estimates the unions refer
to the number OF their men on strike.
The employers TO the number of old
and new men at work.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
FREE SKATERS WIN
MORE VICTORIES,
REBELS IN FLIGHT
Capture Of Limerick Followed
by New Successes, Including
Taking Of BalIyhaunis.
INSURGENTS HARD PRESSED

BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Dublin, July 24--Nationnl army
troops have gained n fresh victory IN
West Ireland by capturing Baiiy-
haunis. county Mayo. from the To-
publican Irregulars, it was announced
today
The Free state triumph In the cap
ture Of Limerick was swiftly follow
ed BY successes IN the surrounding
district. a number OF minor positions
In this area have been added 20 tne
list Of Free State victories, according
70 today's official bulletin
The total number Of casualties IN ths
Limerick lighting have not been ac-
curately estimated. although u Is
known that at least fifteen Of the Ma
tionai troops were killed and -
wounded. IL is generally believed that
at least thirty OF tho Irregulars lcst
their lives.
The total number Of casualties Eu'-
fered BY Free state forces during ths
capture Of Waterford was nine kIlied
and 70 wounded
/ IINfOUa july EH--A TfOFNFTitf1 ~
ports reports received iu London to-
day said the Irish Irregular forces
were retreating with all speed into
the Gaitee and Knockmeaidown
mountains. harassed by Free State
troops who are pressing them hard and
preventing them from concentrating &
for resistance.
a Waterford despatch 20 the Daily
Express says the Irregulars have
burned the barracks at Cionnnel and
ITipperary. which had long been held
az garrisons. and II - believed fhs
National army forces have occupied
both these places. This. however. a
not claimed in any official report
The Express correspondent SAYS it
IL believed the pressure being exsrted
by the National troops upon both
fianks Of tho Republicans will compel
them TO make stand. perhaps their
last. In these mountains.
Some of the other correspondents
however, doubt whether they will ID
, able 70 make stand anywhere. al
though they do not draw the couclu.
sion that an early end OF resistance
can be expected. They believe the Re.
, publicans VIII continue guerrilla
= operations in the widest parts - ,hs
: mountains. Tho possibility that IN.
: retreating irresulars may yet reach
- Cork and make last dssperate s,anr
there Is still entertained IN som,
quarters The various views. how
ever, obviously are largely speculative
, since none Of them can he verihe,
: except BY the general turn OF events
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
STATION AGENTS NOT TO
STRIKE, UNION HEAD SAYS

Chicago. July 24.-The 10000 union
lied railroad station agents Will not
be called out on strike. W. j. Noone.
president of the organization an
nounced today after a conference with
W. l.. McMenimen. labor member Of
the United States Railroad Labor
Board.
II will instruct my men II remain at
work and ordered that committees
confer with the road arrangements
over all points at issue" he said.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
PUMPMEN QUIT MINES,
PROTEST ON TROOPS
Fire and Flood Guards Leaving
Posts in Ohio Bitumin-
Gus Fields.
By Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Bellaire, Ohio, July Plump
men and fanmen on duty in idle coal
mines in this vicinity were reported
leaving their posts today as a pro-
test against the bringing of state
troops into the district.
Frank Ledvinka, president of the
United Mine Workers In this dis
trict said this morning that he had
received several reports Of pumpmen
and fanmen leaving their posts. al
though he declared these men had not
been ordered out by the union. He
stated, however. that the presence OF
state troops is uncalled for and that
the men We're justified in quitting.
There are approximately l75 mines
In this territory and at the beginning
of the coal strike one pumpman and
one fanman were kept on duty al
each mine to guard the mine against
| fire and flood.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
u. 8. PLACES BIG ORDERS
FOR COAL IN SCOTLAND

London, July 24.-Important con-
tracts have been placed In Scotland
for immediate shipments Of coal 70
the United States and additional
orders are under negotiation, ii was
learned today.
The situation has brought Scotch
coal export figures about TO the pre-
war level
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24

Rose szymansl<i. 10 years old. OF
Elmhurs, who disappeared from her
home last Wednesday. was found Sat
urdsy night living with another Polish
family In the city by officers Of the
patrol crew and brought 90 the police
station. whence she Was later sent
home.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
hoard or HEALTH AND
MEDICAL MEN TO CONFER

The Joint meeting Of the Board of
Health with the county medical socie-
ties. 20 confer on communicable dis
eases. will take place at 2.s0 tomor-
row.
Th. next meeting Of the Board OF
Health win occur on August l6. ac-
cording 90 present plans.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
STRIKE SITUATION.
RAILROADS.

Both sides firm in the local
shop strike.
Buffalo strikers were hurt In a
clash with troops.
shopmen strike figures vary
widely in New York.
Separate strike settlements
hope Of some roads for peace
with shopmen.
+. II. n. seeks injunction 10
restrain Indiana strikers.
Station agents viii not strike.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
PA. MINES MAKE LITTLE
EFFORT TO OPEN TODAY
Commander of Cavalry Shifting
Troops Ready for Action
When Called.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington, Pa. July 24.-Colonel
E. j. Stackpole, Jr., commanding the
Pennsylvania cavalry in the coal strike
region. today ordered a troop sent to
Charleroi, an important mining center
on the Monongahela river, and another
troop sent to Burgettstown. an equally
important point on the Pan Handle
division of the Pennsylva MIA Railroad
in the western part OF the county.
Other posts will be established as the
necessity for them arises, 1t was stat
ed. A number Of mines, listed for early
opening are located where they can be
easily reached from the new stations.
Colonel Stackpole, who has spent
several days in Washington county,
left for Cambria, Somerset and Indiana
counties. where other troops of his
command are stationed.
While small forces of worlSmen were
said 10 be clea up a number OF
mines in the region preparatory TO op-
Grafton, there was no general move
today to resume the hosting of coal
from the pits.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
Woman sustalns Broken Leg.

Mary Ballentine, 72 years old. 217
Sixth avenue. was removed 10 the
Delaware Hospital in the police ambu-
lance this afternoon, suffering with a
fractured right leg. She said the frac-
ture was sustained in a fall down a
flight OF stairs i'm a Market street
store. this morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
LET EVERY EVENING
FOLLOW YOU

Readers leaving the city for
the seashore or mountain re-
sorts can have Every Evening
sent TO them direct by mail for
any period desired. Notify the
circulation department before
leaving town and your paper
will be forwarded without extra
charge.
Subsci .ptions should be paid
in advance. Instructions as to
change OF address, or orders to
discontinue delivery OF papers
should be given in writing. We
cannot be responsible for err
rors II instructions are given
over the telephone.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
Kramer to Quit Bike Racing.

By Associajed Press % Every Evening.
Newark, y. J.. July 24-Frank L.
Kramer. champion professional bicycle
rider of Amecica. a title which he has
held eighteen times. today announced
his retirement from the bicycle racing
game. He has been an active partici-
pant in bicycle races for 27 years. %
Of which he has ridden as a profess
siOnal
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
Texas RenOmlnates Klux sheriff.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
Beaumont. Texas, July 24.-Sheriff
T. II. Garner, Of jefferson county. was
renominated over two opponents in
Saturdays primary. His race has at
tracted wide attention because of an
custer suit filed against HIM here be-
cause of his admitted membership in
the ku kluX Klan.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
PRISONERS USE PEPPER
IN PIPES AND ESCAPE

Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Atlantic City, n. j.. July "a
State police today were on the
lookout for a pair of handcuffed
prisoners, who. late yesterday.
by a clever ruse. escaped from
Constable Woodington. while
being transported to Mays Land
ing from Atlantic City.
The escape took place on an
electric traip when the prisoners
filled their pipes with pepper
and blew II In the eyes OF the Of
hcer, binding him.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
REV. ". A. HRARN MAY
GO To SMYRNA CHURCH

Rev. w. A. Hearn has been suggest
ed for the pastorate of Asbury NJ E
Church. Smyrna. 10 succeed Rev.
Ransom p. Nichols. who has accepted
appointment as field secretary in the
Wilmington Conference territory for
the Board Of Sunday Schools.
Mr.. Hearn was admitted 10 VIII
mington Conference in 1917 and after
serving year as assistant pastor of
Grace Church. in this city. engaged in
u. s. Army service for three years.
He was appointed pastor at Newark
Md, in 1921. and became pastor Of the
Claymont Church last March.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-07-24
Amusements Tonight.

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