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The Washington times., 1921-09-14
LIvERPooL.s JoRLEss
..... INVADE ART GALLERY

LONDON. Sept. 14.-Agitation for
relief measures on larger scale is
troubling the local councils and boards
of guardians all over the country. The
daily demonstrations of unemployed in
various towns are for the most part
orderly, but In Liverpool yesterday a
crowd Of demonstrators, being refused
the use OF st. Georges Hall, attempted
to take possession Of the Walker Art
Gallery. .. +.
A considerable number gained en-.
trance. but were expelled after a brisk
encounter with the police.
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nodded TO acqualntances. No trace
OF the other two escaped men was
found. mp.
Schultz. Urbaytis and Rogers. with
several other defendants, were con-
victed OF conspiracy In connection with
the Toledo $1,000.000 postoffice rob-
berry OF February II. ~.
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pEMENTED MAN ARRESTED
< TRYING TO CALL ON POPE

ROME. Sept. 14.--k demented man
was arrested in st. Peter's Cathedral
today while insisting that he be ad.
mitted TO the Vatican. - s.
He said he was invited to dine with
the Pope.
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Thirty-one Bodies Recovered.

8 LERIDA. Spain, Sept. 14.-Thirty'
one bodies Of those drowned in the
Serge River near here as a result OF
the capsizing Of an excursion boat have
thus far been recovered. The remain
ing ninteen excursionists on the boat
still are missing.
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the knights $1,000. 900. history cam

tHe Nt1BHes tK'VVV'VVVI HIS1OE9
paign.
The knights will spend approx
ynately $s60.000 during the next year
on scholarship fees. books and main
tenance for more than 400 former
service men attending colleges and
universities throughout the country,
Mr.. Callahan said.
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HUB MOTOR HEAD DIES ON
WAY TO FACE THEFT CHARGE

OMAHA. Neb., Sept. 1f.--Melyiils
F. Goodrich. former president OF The
United States Motor transportation
Company. OF Boston. who was
stricken with pneumonia recently
while being taken from Los An.
geles to Boston on o larceny charge.
died In a hospital here yesterday
The company OF which he was the
former head was petitioned into vol.
untary bankruptcy. f- a. 81
Columbus Circle, New York. is the
worlds busiest corner. 1896 vehicles
passing every hour.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-26

the Wilmington & Philadelphia Trnc-
ton co.
horse belonging To Henry Cor
duay became frightened at a passing
automobile on South Walnut street Sat
urday afternoon, and ran away. Tt,ran
into n telephone pole, was thrown com
pletcly over and suffered a broken leg
and had to he shot. The owner was in
the carriage at the time and was con
siderably shaken up, but not injured.
Mrs. Henrietta Holmes gave birth
day party TO eight of her friends Mt
the New Windsor Hotel last evening.
entertaining the guests at dinner pre-
vious to the party.
Mrs. McBlair Lloyd celebrated her
birthday anniversary last evening by
giving a party AT her home in South
Milford to fourteen of her Rirlhood
school and classmates. Those present
were Misses Maria and Mildred Causey.
Fannie Holmes. May Davis and Marion
MCKim, and the Mrs. II. Tlammer.
Willard S. Simpson. Anna Hall: George
Pratt. William Aldred. Ruby r. Vale
and McBlair Lloyd.
The Dover Singing Club will present
the oratorio entitled The Holy city
in the Avenue Methodist Auditorium
tomorrow night at s.1b O'Clock. tho pro
ceeds To ne donated TO the new Milford
Emergency Hospital
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-26
NEWS OF THE DAY
FROM THE STATE
Slick Prisoner at Georgetown
Climbs Over Wall Of Jail Yard
and Makes His Escape.
NEGRO TEACHERS RESOLVE

From Every Evenings Correspondents.
Dover. April CA meeting Of the
executive committee Of the State Col
ored Teachers Association of Delaware.
having a paid-up membership Of "a
members, held here Saturday. adopted
the following recommendations:
That all teachers of the state show
their professional spirit by Joining the
association. and by being present ana
taking part in it's deliberations.
We urge all teachers who have not
paid their membership fee for 1920
1921. which is one dollar. and who have
not contributed to the special fund. to
do so by the close of the present school
wear. Forward same TO Elizabeth {,
Young. assistant secretary. Laurel. Del.
or 70 Professor s. L. Conwell, Dover.
treasurer.
In order that the executive committee
may he assured Of sufficient funds 10
finance its next annual meeting We
therefore urge that the membership
fee for l921-192c be forwarded 10 the
treasurer b. October -. 1921.
The administration OF George Il.
Miller. president Of the state Board of
Education. and Pierre :. du Pont re
ceive our hearty commeudation and
that we petition the governor. Hon. W.
D. Dcnney. to reappoint them rs Nom
hers Of the new State Board Of Educa
ton. and we respectfully urge their
acceptance.
We heartily commend the success
fuI administration Of Dr. a, X. Spaid
state Commissioner Of Education.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-26
WS OF LAUREL.

Laurel. April 20 Russell Wright.
who has been employed in Pocomoke
city, Md. is here visiting his parents
Miss Pauline Marvil and Lee Wootten.
spent the Weekend with MIR and Mrs.
Victor De Revere, of Delaware city.
Miss Eva Allen. of Women's College,
Newark. spent the weekend here with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs W. Frank
Allen.
Mrs Salie Crosby. of Elizabeth City,
y. G.. is guest of Mrs. T. J. Marshall
OF Bethel
The old Cooper mansion. recently
partially destroyed by fire. is being re
paired and a modern bungalow will ho
constructed from the portion Of tho
house which survived the fire.
Miss Carolyn Brown of Wilmington.
spent few days with MIR and Mrs.
Paul kenney, on Sixth street. last week.
Miss Josephine Allen. of Wilmington.
is here visiting her grandparents. MIR.
and Mrs. W. Frank Allen. on Seventh
street
Mir and Mrs Wallace w Devore and
son. are guests of Mrs Devore's grand
parents. Mr. and Mrs Isaac II Waller,
in North Laurel
Due to the failure Of the electriSians
to install fixtures in the building of the
Peoples National Rank. the opening.
set for April 81. tho Anniversary of the
establishment Of the bank. has been in
definitely postponed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-26
MEET AT MILFORD.

Milford. April 26.-~ Delaware Mary
land Retail jewelers. Association held It's
an .ual session in Milford. last week. I'm
the New Century Club rooms. with j. s.
krceger of Cheatertown. Md. presld-
ing The annual dinner was held Thurs
day afternoon. nj tho new Hotel Wind
sor and was presided over by George l.
Klcitz Of Wilmington as toaRtmastcr
About nifty members were in attendance
at the convention and all voted II the
most successful ono ever held.
Addresses in the interest of the TRADE
were made by Charles e Harper or
Salisbury. Edward ID. Stormer Of
I,aston and \. J. Forncy of Dover
Officers were elected for the coming
wear as follows Samuel G. Evans Jr,
milford. president Edward II Penson,
Berlin Md Robert &. Jackson Green's
boro. Md. vice president George NJ
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-26
ESCAPE ROM JAIL.

Georgetown. April 26-Edwin Wright.
Negro. of Seaford, who two weeks ago
was inCarCerated in the Sussex county
1tII here charged with larCCny Of fish
ms tackle At the Seaford passenger
station scaled the wall of the Jail yard.
a brick enclosure adjoining the insti-
tuition. used as a place in which 20 give
the prisoners exercise, during the ah
scnCe ot Sheriff William L. MoIlvaiuc,
Sunday afternoon. anG made his escape.
The escape was made by standing on
end. long bench. which was used by
tho prisoners as a seat in the yard. and
climbing up it To a cell window on tho
second Aoor. Wright went over the wal
IN 10 the porch 10 the rear of the resi-
dcnCe portion Of the institution. and left
the institution unnoticcd The cell win
iow on the second floor is near tho wall
and tho Negro experienced no difficulty
IN getting out. once he had succeeded IN
climbing to the window
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-26
A BIRTHDAY DINNER,

laurel. April 26.-Mr. and Mrs. W.
Frank Allen entertained at dinner at
their home on Seventh street. Sunday
afternoon. in honor Of the 18th birth
day anniversary Of theE daughter,
Mary.
Those present were: Misses; Flor
ence Ward. Elsie Christopher. Blanche
Workman. Louise German. Eva Allen.
Mary Allen. Lelah Pollitt Josephine
Allen. Of Wilmington: Messrs. Earl
James. Lewis Boyce Enos Valiant, Ray
mond Elliott Howard Russell. Ilora n
Ellis, Raymond Thompson. Mr. and Mrs.
Roscoe T. Phillips and son. Mr.. and
Mrs. W. F. Allen and children. and
Miss Blanche Davis. of Seaford, Mrs.
Charles 6. Allen and Mrs. Norman Cod
win
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-26
CONVICTED or ASSAULT.

Dover April 2e-Court Of General
Sessions was engaged all Of Yesterday
in hearing the case Of RayarC Sweet
man. young white man, indicted at
the February term on two charges.
ono of assault and battery anC one Of
felonious attempt: also two indictments
for felonious assault. The case heard
Yesterday was that Of assault and bat
tory on Annie Longneckcr. young
girl Of II years. on the Longncckcr
farm near Magnolia. on December -.
The evidence at times was most un-
pleasant To hear from the witness stand,
the young girl being kept on the stand
hy both ne State and defence over an
hour. considerable difficulty at times
beng had in setting her story
The Jury returned verdict Of
guilty with recommendation to mercy.
Sentence was deferred.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-26
TO Run UNIVERSITY PAPEE.

Newark. April 26.-Students Of the
University of Delaware last night elect
Cd Walter Dent Smith editor n-chief
az the Review, the official university
weekly. ". F. +. Jacobs was elected
business manager.
The new editor-in-chief is a son Of
Dr.. and Mrs. Willard z. Smith OF Viii
mington and the new business manager
Is a son Of the late Captain and Mrs.
W. F. P. Jacobs Of Smyrna.
The editor-in-chief Of the Review is
also a member Of the Student Council.
cx-officlo.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-26
NEWS OF IEWES.

Lewes, April 26 William A Russell is
suffering from the effects Of fail while
having his home in Pilot Town repaired,
rs result Of which he was badly bruised
Pilot Eugene Kelly and wife reached
Lewcs on Saturday 10 spend the summer
with MIR and Mrs James Kelly, bis
parents.
Miss lone Hopkins one of the fewes
teachers visited her home. in Dover, over
the weekend
Work has been commenced on the Bcehc
Hospital extension
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reputation nt Tinsman's Hall last night
when scores Of pics Of NIL varieties rs well
ms scores Of gallons Of milk and ice cream
wns consumed. The proceeds will be APP
piled 10 the baseball club fund.
The affair was attended by hundreds Of
men, women and children and an enjoyable
evening was spent
The pies were cut and served by Mrs,
Finley Ash. Mrs Delaware $. Wright
Mrs. Edwin Matthews, Mrs. f. Chase
and others Mrs. William Tnsman had
charge Of the fish pond Mrs. Taylor had
charge Of the variety table.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-26

and cuddlng the little kittens under
her fought the cat until she finally
abandoned her offsprings.
The hen has proved just as capable a
mother for the kittens as II she was
mothering brood of chickens. so far
as protecting them from harm is con-
cerned, but as she cannot provide the
proper nourishment for them. they will
be taken away from her and returned
to the mother cat.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-26
7. W. c. A. MEETING.

Dover. April Pa small group Of
women representing the three counties
of the State met informally in Dover.
Saturday morning. TO advise with Miss
Anna NJ. Clark. national town and couu-
ty secretary. and Miss krall. field secre-
tarI'. concerning the work of the Young
Womens Christian Association in towns
and open country in Delaware.
II was decided that a meeting of
women interested in plans for the de-
velopment OF the associa ton in Della
ware ne called. TO determine the future
policy Of the work. All expressed be
lief in the work and confidence the
efficiency OF its program.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-26
MISS N. T.. PALMER RESIGNS.
To Rellneulsh Her Position as Woman
Labor Inspector.

At a recent meeting of the Labor
Commission OF Delaware Miss M. Edna
Palmer rendered her reaiRna tion as sec
retary and Ten Hour Law inspector.
which position she has held for the past
three years. The resignation which will
take effect July 1. was accepted with re
gret.
Applications for the position are being
received at the nov offices of the Com
mission. 400 Industrial Trust Building.
to which the commission has recently
moved from the du pont Building.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-26
PARENTS AND TEACHERS MEET.

Richardson Park, April 26 Tho Par
ent Teachers Association mct in the
school house, last night, and enjoyed
readings and musical program. The
members then attended the social Of the
baseball club nj Tinsman . Hall Mrs
Clarence T. Crossan presided AT tho meet
ing. Readings were given by Miss Muir
ray, Miss Sapp, Miss Hill, Mrs Julian
Walker and Miss Mildred Short
The musical program included voca
solos by Mrs. Helen Carver of Whining
ton and selections on the banjo by Ray
Rudolph.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-26
DELAWARE CITY NEWS.

Delaware City, April 20. Mrs Edgar
Saxton, who has been seriously i'll Mt the
Delaware Hospital, has 40 improved that
she was brought homo yesterday.
Miss Ella O'Neil, who has been living
here for the past four years. has moved TO
Pbiladclphia.
The program for the Delaware City
Club. Friday afternoon will be "Old
Fashioned Melodies" in charge of Mrs
johanna Wolfe.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-26
HEN MOTHERS KITTENS.

seaford. April "a prize hen which
has been in the family Of ex- Mayor J.
~. Cox for several years is mothering
litter Of kittens. in = hennery back
Of the ex Mayors home. During the
absence Of the hen from her nest. a
CA belonging 10 F. c. Dawson. neighbor
o. Cox,s, climbed into the .hennery and
into the nest Of the hen. where the
kittens were born Wen the hen re
turned she drove the mother cat away
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-26
NEWS OF MILFORD.

Milford. April 26.-Walter Roach. who
has been at the home OF his parents in
North Milford, for several weeks. con
NalCscinE from the effects of an opera
tion performed two months ago in Phila-
dclphia. has returned 10 Wilmington
and expects 10 resume his work with
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-26

Fisher, Salisbury, Md. secretary;
Ncholns NJ. Stokes, Milford treasurer.
Cambridge. Md. was chosen as tho
place for the holding Of the next nm
nual meeting and Ocean city. Md was
selected for holding the summer meet
ing, the first of September.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-26
RIDS FOR PRINTING.

Dover. April 26.-Bids opened yes
terday by the state Board Of Supplies.
for printing the annual report of the
state Board Of Education as follows
Charles l. Storey Co, Wilmington.
SI.33e.90. Mercantile Printing Co. Wi
mington. 81 .564O5 Milford Chronicle.
Si.54924; Sunday Star Wilmington.
sl.2575 so The award was made 10 the
Sunday Star.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-26
ATTACHMENT ron CONSTABLE.

In Court of General Sessions this
morning an attachment was ordered
lHRncd Tor Constable George whiting
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-26

ton. who had been summoned as a wit
ness In case and did not appear. The
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-26
PIE EATERS OuTIN FORCE

Richardson Park, April 26 Five Point
crs who have established record rs pie
eaters IN the past few months upheld that
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-26

o,,scbmsn, IL roturnabis On me hrsi
day of The May term,
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Sl.5O

A cute style Tor the
little miss of 2 to 8 years,
made Of fine glngham. neat
~ trimmed with plain color
chambray and buttons.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-26

Roll top styles in White,
blue buttercup, green and
rose, and others with pret-
ty plaid tops.
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HERE'S MORE ABOUT
Mine WAR
OrAnr0 ~ HaNr Oatr
STARTS OF PAGE ONE

damage had been done his men or
what losses on the miners side
totailcd.
Officials refused 20 estimate the
number OF dead. wounded and cap.
turcd since hostllltics opened last
Saturday night. other advices varied
from IL killed. including three
deputies 20 80 killed. The miners
carried off their casualties before re.
treating and there was no detailed
Information as to their losses.
Reports from the men holding the
first line OF defense at Crooked creek
reported they saw the bombs 20 off
and saw the miners running to
safety.
The call for action IN the air. II was
reported. was sent out by the left
flank OF the Logan defense attach.
ment along Crooked creek. after tho
miners had driven the defenders hack
under heavy fire
Capt. Ivan HoiiinRsworth. of Hunt
inEton, in command OF the 80 men
holding the left flank. reported two
OF his men were wounded and that a
number OF miners had been picked
Off BY his men.
State forces were said to be hold.
Ing their ground on blair mountain
and near Min creek.
sheriff Chain ordered all available
forces 20 the front line Additional
men and machine guns were going
into the mountain sections m fast AS
automobiles could carry them.
Townspeoplc anxiously awaited ar.
rival OF federal troops. They openly
expressed fear that unless hostiiities
ceased before night. serious consc-
Quences might result.
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lowing his arrest.
stephenson. II indicted. win be
tried early In October. Selection Of
a jury is expected TO be difficult.
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SHOOTS two;
STAYS SELF
Wife's Parents Wounded by
Husband

Los ANGELES. Sept a.--oscar A.
schmeidmansei. aged ~. committed
suicide shortly before midnight last
night. after shooting his wife's par
euts. Mr.. and Mrs. George Black.
A bullet struck Mrs. Diack In the
abdomen. Receiving hospital sur.
seons declare she may die OF the
wound Black was shot thru the
wrist.
The tragedy was the result OF an
alleged family quarrel. Police declare
Scheidmantri. driving delivery
truck. overlook Mr.. and Mrs Black
AZ they were returning home In an
automobile. Forcing the Black ma
chino to the curb. Bcheidrnantci de-
manded that he be told why're he
could find his wife. when Black de.
rlared he did not know. scheidmantci
fired four bullets at Mr.. and Mrs.
Black. then turned the weapon upon
himself.
Mrs. Scheidmantei In said 70 have
gone TO Lodi. CAL. following . guar.
rel with her husband a week ago.
scheidmantei was a department man.
aver Of the Southern California Elcc.
trio company.
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MINERS TO
PUT Faith
in TROOPS
Leaders OF Invaders" Say
They Will Quit When U.
S. Soldiers Arrive

WITH THE MINERS IN THE
FIELD (By Courier TO Madison, w.
Va. Sept. sy-west virginia's elvil
war was about at an end today.
Tho army OF crusading miners,
perhaps 5000 strong. prepared to lay
down. or pocket. It's arms and return
home when federal troops arrived on
the battle field.
The miners were ohscssed with the
single idea that the only law under
which they could set square deal
was thss administered At Washing
ton and they were going on fighting
until that law was invoked.
The minute the federal troops
come In here we win throw down our
arms and go home. Until then we
win fight--and fight like hell" a
header Of the miners told me. I'VE
can't trust anybody now but the
United States government. We were
double crossed by the state and
county authorities. Our own officials
arr powcrlcss without government
backing.
''fs the regulars don't come IN.
well have TO settle this ourselves.
Wen fight until we lick or get lick
ed. And before we're licked. prac.
tically every union miner In West
Virginia win be on the firing lire"
This conversation was punctuated
BY the sharp cracking OF rifle fire
and the occasional staccato rafting
Of machine gun. popping some.
where Just beyond tho little wooded
hill that was our shelter from the
flro.
The echoes Of the steep hlllsides
uagnified this dcsultory firing into
the auditory proportions OF general
engagement.
Shipping was apparently concen.
trAted In narrow valley thru
which runs q tiny creek. The miners
vsre hidden by tho trees and dense
underxrowth.
AZ this particular point the shoot
lng had been practically continuous
Tor three days. The net casualties
among the miners here wers two
wounded. In return they say they
KILLED at least one man and BELIEVE
they ''pinked'' several others.
The line here was held by perhaps
70 mon. They believed twice their
number was opposing them. They
vore content to hold the pass for the
time being. but were eager 20 take
part IN q general advance.
They were more anxious. however.
for the appearance Of 0. ID. and the
ed q Il al.
In company with Philip Murray.
V1ce president Of the United Mine
workers. and Dick Toney. secretary
~ this sub district. I motored from
lGarne< where the first concentra-
tIon took place the middle Of the
unufh, TO Sharpies. where the kill
tnoa which resulted In the remobili-
xation q the miners occurred.
This u Z distance Of nearly 70
. mfDoo 0vsr . so-cailed road. which II
ne1hing but the half dry bed Of .
Sovor for miles At . stretch and a
ues10us mountain path at other
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HERE'S aovl llaa rnnn STARTS
MORE HNvIIIM fIIIIlI ON
ABOUT PAGE

called
food Is prepared right isSwronsr
PROMISE OF BETTER FOOD BROKEN
STUFF IS SENT TO HOG PEN
sect food d ordered, he said
issued. Staudte
Sunday.
Sunday patients meals go them nush
ian
the Gull and
STAUDTES PROTEST BRINGS REBUKE;
DOUGHTY TELLS HIM TO GET OUT
Z
things weeks
today.
opened before him all
then had myself In
What right have to tell how to this
ntsndent said Put and outr
did quit sent all the vegetables
the last Of the month. then left
DOUBLE RATIONS ORDERED AS RESULT
OF COOKS DETERMINED STAND
doube Of everything
conditions But how
question"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-09-02
DAUGHTER LEADS DRAMA
IN RELIGIOUS Staying

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Sept a.
Mrs. Ruth Stephenson. Gussman. 10.
year-oId central figure in what today
was developing into one Of the great.
est legal dramas In the history Of the
South, tomorrow will appear In
chancery court here TO plead for
court protection against alleged plots
to kidnap her. do her bodily injury.
or confine her In an insane asylum.
Her appeal In the latest develop
ment in a series Of sensational incl
dents following the killing Of Father
James Il. CoyIe. priest Of st. Paul's
Cathedral here, and dean OF the
Catholic church In North Alabama.
by her father. Rev. Edwin r. Steph.
enson. Methodist minister.
Mrs. Gussman already has given
testimony which was chiefly respon.
sible for his being held to the grand
jury without bond.
This strange drama, In which a
minister Of one faith. killed n priest
OF another: In which the daughter.
whose marriage precipitnted the
killing. has become the prosecutions
principal witness: In which strug-
gle between religious convictions and
the closest ties Of blood has been
decided in favor Of the church and
In which the head OF the Catholic
church In Alabama has formally
charged that the killing was inspired
by propaganda against his church.
has created interest and excitement
in Birmingham which promises TO
mako the Stephenson case rank with
the famous Leo Franck case In At.
lanta In bitterness.
Calmly reading his Bible In his
cell, and refusing TO see anyone ex.
cept attorneys and relatives. Steph.
enson has apparently paid little mt.
tenuon to the series OF events fol.