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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-17

of eight battleships. eight battle cruisers, 10 light cruisers. 40 destroyers and 35 submarines to be provided by 1924
 The premier added that the dominions were deferring their considered views on the subject until the whole question of the naval policy for the empire comes up in June at the imperial conference.
 What is believed to be the only natural fresh-water lake in Panama was discov- cred recently by army aviators making an aerial reconnaissance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-18
IRELAND PEACE PLAN
ENDANGERED BY ULSTER
London Newspapers See a Pos
sibllity of Lloyd George Re-
signing His Post.
By Assoclated Press 10 Iiyery t.venlns.

Bv Associated Press to Every Evening.
London, Nov. 1S.-The Irish peace
situation is deemed in authoritative
circles not to have been made actually
worse by the Ulster cabinet deter
mination To adhere TO its previously
determined position.
The overwhelming majority given
III favor OF the governments poIiN.
at the Cnionist party conference in
Liverpool yesterday is looked upon a :
creating a better atmosphere for con-
tinuance of the peace negotiations in
some form, although the possibility ~
the resignation of Premier IIovd
George or indeed, the entire coalition
government, is not ignored.
The morning newspapers. however
do not regard this contingency as
either imminent or inevitable.
There is some difference of opinion
as TO whether, il an impasse is reached
the premier will resign. or ask the
country's verdict i'm a general election.
The Ulster men, while decisively re-
jecting the governments proposal
outlining bases for an Irish peace.
indicated willingness TO engage in in
formal conversations. and Mr.. Lloyd
George probably will take advantage
of this 10 postpone the crisis further.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-18
SERGEANT WOODF|LL
TELLS HOW He KILLED
NINETEEN GERMANS
Wars Greatest Hero Gives
Every Evening His Version
of Famous Argonne Coup.
DID ONLY SOLDIERS DUTY

Sergeant Samuel Woodhll, who has
been designated by General Pershing
as the greatest hero" of the World
War. passed through Wilmington
Wednesday Afternoon, accompanied by
his wife, on the New York express due
here at $50 o'clock. He was coming
from Washington, where he had serv-
ed as one of the pallbearers at the
Armistice ceremonies held in connec-
ton with the burial of Americas un-
known hero at Arlington cemetery.
The train pulled into French street
station several minutes late. and WAS
delayed for fully 25 minutes. due to
the pulling-out of the drawbar of the
day coach next to the locomotive.
The sergeant, evidently nervous. and
wondering what caused the DELAY.
walked from the train TO the platform.
A representative of Every Evening.
who was boarding the same trsin
r >snized him from his pictures IN
the newspapers, and stepped I'D and
asked him if he was not Sergeant
Woodfill of the United States ARMY
es sir, yes sir" was his reply, given
oS t"ouSH lie were answering the
commanding officer OF the United
States Army. The writer put ont his
hand to congratulate him, stating that
1t was great pleasure and honor to
clasp the hand of a man who had
made the record he had in the World
War He was very reluctant TO re-
ply. and the truth Of the matter is
mat Sergeant Woodfiil considers
what he did was only the duty of a
professional soldier
The man whose deeds of valor have
been buried in the records of the War
Department for three years is ex-
tremely modest. and it was d.aicult
TO get him TO talk. In fact it was
evident that he would rather face
German machine guns than a news-
paper man. When asked about the
exploits for which he has been decor
ated by his own and foreign govern
ments. he shifted from one foot to the
other and mumbled something abou;
wishing he could have done more than
he did, and then ceased speaking
After introducing the writer TO his
wiie, stating that "she was the hes.
Continued on page 16.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-18
WILLIAM. \. bABCOCK
FOUND DEAD IN CHAIR
Heart Disease is Supposed to
Have Caused Death, Which
Occurred Today.

William II. Babcock. former shoe
merchant, clerk in the office of the
clerk OF the peace and Civil War vet
eran. was found dead in his room. az
1907 Market street. about IL o'clock
this morning. Death is attributed 10
an attack of heart trouble. He was
IN his seventy-third year.
Mr.. Babcock was sitting in a low
chair, apparently in the act of stoop-
ing over TO tie his shoe, when strick-
en-. TIE landlady found him in this
position and Immediately notified the
police. An ambulance rushed him 10
the hospital, where he was pronounc-
ed dead. Coroner Bullock was noti-
lied and took charge Of the body.
When the landlady found Babcock. n
pot OF coffee was boiling on the two-jct
gas stove in his room. A slight odor
.cf gas led her to investigate and she
found that the petcock of the other
jet was open very slightly. but that
the gas issuing from it was not strong
enough to cause death. No effects Of
gas We're found at the hospital
For the past three years Babcock
was librarian at the Red Mems Hal.
Sl5 Shipley street. and rented a room
at the Market street address since
July, having previously 10 that time
lived with his son Walter Babcock.
a former employe in the recorder Of
deeds office.
About 40 years ago ne was engaged
in the shoe business on Market street
between Second and Third, later re-
moving his store 10 a point above
Third street subsequently, he con-
Quoted a store in West Chester, Pa.
returning, however. in three years TO
this city. He was once an inspector
in the Street and Sewer Department
and later a Jerk in the clerk of the
peace's office under Harry A. Brown
As he was under aga at the time Of
the Civil War and his parents OBJ
jected TO him enlisting, he managed
TO accompany regiment Of Union
soldiers as a drummer boy.
Appearing in his usual health. Mr..
Babcock visited friends in the Public
Building yesterday, chatting with
Clerk of the Peace John 4. Wright
and Register of Wills Isaac r. Brown.
Mr. Brown invited Mr.. Babcock to bis
home for Thanksgiving dinner, but
tine later said he was not sure whether
he would be able TO accept.
Deceased is survived by his brother,
Peter Babcock and his father-in-law
William II. Todd. Brooklyn shipbuild-
er, as well as the son referred to
above.
No arrangements have been made
for the funeral.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-18
BEER GONE AGAIN,
SENATE BANS It
EVEN AS MEDICINE
Measure Prohibiting Its Use
Only for SacramentaI Pur-
poses Goes to President.
| THE VOTE WAS Sc TO %

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington, Nov. 1S.--The final
legislative step for the outlawing o.
beer and malt liquors for other than
sacramental purposes was taken today
by the Senate.
BY a vote of Sc to % the Senate
adopted the conference report on the
so-cailed anti-beer bill and the meas
ure now goes TO the President. the
House having acted some time ago.
Twelve Republicans and ten Demo
Gratis voted against the conference re-
port. The Republican opponents were
Senators Brandegee, du Pont. Edge
johnson, La Toilette. Lodge. Mclean n,
Penrose. Phipps. Shortridge. Wads-
worth, and Weller. The Democrats
were Senators Broussard. Gerry. King.
Pomerene. Ransdell, Shields, Stanley
Underwood. Walsh (Mass.) and Wat
son. (Georgia).
Two others, Senator Reed. Demo-
crat. Missouri. and Moses, Republican,
New Hampshire, We're paired against
the bill
Thirty three Republicans and %
Democrats supported the measure
while 1t was announced that Senator
Harreld. Republican, Oklahoma: Ke,-
logg, Republican, Minnesota: Lenroot.
Republican, Wisconsin,, Mccormick
Republican, Illinois; Sutherland, Re
publican, West Virginia. and Fletcher
Democrat. Florida, who were absent
and paired, will report the bill.
The bill will set aside the ruling by
former Attorney General Palmer, who,
two days before he retired, advised the
prohibition enforcement officials that
there was nothing in the Nolstead act
to prohibit the prescription of beer
and light wines for medical purposes.
The legislation has been before Con-
gress since last June. The House ac-
cepted the compromise reached by the
|conferees in August, but there followed
"a bitter controversy in the Senate
waged by small. but determined
group, who contended that the bill
struck fatal blow at personal rights
because it permitted search and seiz-
ure without warrants.
The first draft of the measure
authorized the search of private homes
without warrants, but this feature was
eliminated in conferences.
The bill limits physicians To lot
Prescriptions of liquor each three
months. and specifies that not more
than a. quarter of spirituous or Vinous
liquor containing in the aggregate not
more than one half pint of alcohol
may be prescribed for one person in
ten days.
Importation of liquors is barred by
the United States shall no longer be
sufficient TO meet the current need for
nOn-beverage users.
1t also gives the courts of Hawaii
and the Virgin Islands jurisdiction in
the enforcement of the national pro-
hibition act.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-18
BUSINESS BETTER
COSTS STILL TOO
HIGH, GARY STATES
U. S. Corporation Head Says
Armament Limitation Won't
Affect Making of Steel.
URGES NAVAL REDUCTION
BY Associated Press to Every Evening


New York. Nov 1s.-"It seems to be
generally conceded that business con-
ditions throughout the country for the
last six months have been steadily, II
slowly, growing better" Elbert IT.
Gary. chairman Of the United States
Steel Corporation. said in an address
today before the American Iron ana
Steel Institution, Of which he is pres
ident. THE volume Of business in TIE
steel industry had more than doubled
in the last 30 days" he said. though
profits had been little or nothing. due
to high costs and low prices. OF the
country's business outlook, he said:
Even though we have now passed
the most critical period in our recov-
cry ! still think we would not be war
ranted in concluding we have arrived
at the point where we can with GER
tainty predict the exact time when
there win be a return to a normal
financial, commercial and industrial
basis. for the worlds economic struc-
ture has been terribly shaken by adj
verse winds during the last few years.
There must be further adjustments.
The delay In complete restoration
Of sound and satisfactory economic
development and activity in this coun-
try is largely due 10 high costs-high
costs of living, high costs Of produc-
ton and transportation and high costs
Continued on page 6,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-18
TOXIC SUSPICIOUS
OF AMERICAN ARMS
LIMITATION PLAN
Home Folks Studying to Find
if U. S. Will Not Benefit by
Hughes Program.
RAISE MANY OBJECTIONS

Ky Associated Fress to Every Evening.
Toxic, Nov. IS.-With the fading of
the first enthusiasm over the antici-
pated relief OF armament burdens a
spirit OF caution has developed in
Japan, with the inclination 10 look for
a possible advantage to the United
States in it's proposal for a ten-year
naval holiday and limitation Of
navies.
expressions iavOring a more equal
balance of power nave become the con-
spicuous note in public expressions
concerning the scheme with the
probable disturbance of labor con-
d.tions as secondary consideration
The sacrifice Of wArships aggregat-
ing $4,000 tons by Japan would be
equal 70 the scrapping of 10000
tons by the United States, Japanese
analysts declare, on the ground that
ia ar emergency the United States
could replace her lost tonnage wI1hin
a third or even fifth OF the time re-
quired by Japan with her limited IA
cihties. The experts believe that
fair estimate OF strength cannot be
.'eSched on a tonnage basis alone. but
mink the speed Of the vessels and their
age also should be considered.
It is pointed out that the American
proposals would leave the United
States five capital ships constructed
between 1914 and 1915, while with the
exception Of the Nagato. Japan 5
would all be of the Period prior to
1918
II is admitted that the japanese
I avy would be superior 60 the Ameri-
can in speed. through the elimination
of cruisers. hut the experts declare
that in all else the plan would favor
the United States. Some members Of
the admiralty are credited with eN-
pressing the belief that the Japanese
neet should aggregate sc per cent
If the American total. all things beng
considered. Naval writer's. express
ing the opinion that the United States
will not take the position that its pro-
posals ar" not subject TO amendment.
see a fair prospect fr an amicablc
adjustment
Concessions by tho United States ir
regerd TO Pacific Notifications. as an
Offset TO what is generally coming to
be regarded a. the unfair ratio of
avail strength. are sugg 'sted by Bar
ON Toshiatsu Sakamcto. an mfiaen-
tial member of the House OF Peers in
am article in the As"hi Shiinblrl.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-18
SCHOONER BURNS.
CREW SW|MS ASHORE
Number of Sailors Have Thrill
ing Experience in the Della
ware Bay.

The crew of the schooner Thomas
Robbins of Port Norris, n. j., had a
thrilling experience Wednesday after
noon, when the vessel caught fire a
mile off Egg Island, in the Delaware re
bay. and was burned to the water
edge.
When a Negro cook lighted a match
IN the hold of the vessel there was
terrific explosion. and a few minutes
later the deck was a mass Of flames.
captain William Fauver headed the
schooner for land, but the fire spread
with such rapidity that the crew OF
ten men were forced to the yawI. The
snall craft. however. was unable TO
accommodate all OF them and several
times nearly capsized. Four of the
men ieaped overheard and clung to
tne side until they reached the beach
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-18
ACTUAL WORK FOR
ADVISORY BODY
1t Will Receive the Suggestion.
Sent TO the Conference and
Pass Upon Them.
From Charles b. Farmer. Editor
Every Evening.
speeiaI Dispateh 10 Everv Ereninr

Special Dispatch to Every Evening
Washington. Nov. 1S.-The best
answer as 10 what the activities ~
the advisory committee 10 the Con-
terence on the Limitation OF Arrna-
ments consist of came to light this NOR
ming, when il was announced thar thu
advisers. for consideration They read
them' and those which they think con.
tam proper suggestions are forwarded
to that section of technical advisers
who might be interested.
The committee proper has divided
itself into six subcommittee as fol.
lows: Executive committee, former
senator Sutherland. chairman. AMI
Willard salisbury a member; land
armaments. General Pershing. chair
man; Pacific and Far Eastern dues-
tons, Mr.. Porter chairman: Naval
Matters, Admiral Rodgers. chairman.
New Weapons OF Warfare. Mr.. c. A.
Thompson, Chairman: General In
formatio Mr. ". 3. Thompson, chair
man.
In case letters relating to labor come
in. they Will be given 10 Mr.. Gompers
Tor consideration.
In this way the advisory committee
Of 2l has a real Job on its hands.
rot so important as might be i'm
agned. yet not unworthy of the high
talents of its members. Sometimes il
takes a genius 10 say which sugges-
tions shall receive consideration, ana
which shall merely be acknowledge ed,
with thanks"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-18
CONFERENCE FINDS
FAR EAST PROBLEM
ITS DIFFICULT ONE
America Not to Voice Her Views
Until Convention Has Pro-
gressed Further.
ITALY ALSO Is FOR CHINA
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington. Nov. 1880 p. M.
The Armament Conference was
called by Chairman Hughes today
TO meet at IL a. m. next Monday
for its third plenary session.

Washington, Nov. 1S-With the
Arms Conference in adjournment, the
various national groups further devel-
'oped in consultations among them
selves today the policies they will fol-
low with respect TO the Far Eastern
Questions and the Limitation Of nation
al armament.
The British. following the lead of the
French. let il be known that as a
cardinal principle of their attitude
toward the Far Eastern situation they
stood ready 10 perpetuate the open
door, in China. give up extra terri.
torial rights there as soon as China's
development Will warrant. and in gen.
eral aid the Chinese people to assume
place of economic influence in the
world. 1t was fully expected that
Italy. whose interest is more remote.
would take much the same position.
The japanese having already declar-
cd Japan's Willingness TO accept the
Chinese declaration of principles "as a
basis of discussion" We're at work
framing a more detailed statement of
their position after communication
with Toxic. There were indications
that the extra territorial phase Of the
situation would occupy a prominent
place in such a statement, with Japan
taking the position that the powers
cannot give up extra territorial rights,
until the Chinese court system has
been substantially expanded and re-
constructed.
For the United States no one would
speak authoritatively. officials only re-
Ierrlng inquirers 10 the record OF this
governments past attitude toward
China. The particular way in which
these general principles are to be ap-
piled to the present situation probably
viii remain unrevealed until the ne
gotiations have gone much further,
although it is taken for granted that
maintenance of the open door" will
remain a basic consideration in any
American plan Of procedure.
In empha sizing their readiness to
work for China's economic emancipa-
ticn, the British spokesman insisted
Continued on page 6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-18
WANTS No OUTSIDE
HELP TO Run GOVERNMENT

Pek!ng. Nov. 17.--China desire 10
manage her own affairs without inter-
ference from other countries was voic-
ed in interviews granted today to Lord
Northcliffe. noted British publicist. by
President Hsu Shin-Chang ard Pre-
mier Chin Nun-Peng.
Both emphasized their cations need
of money apd both likewise asserted
that China was solvent and able 20
win her way through if given the cp-
portunity.
Premier Chin declared that China
was looking for the Washington con-
ference 10 give her tariff autonomy
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-18
THREE MEN KILLED
IN MOTOR ACCIDENT
NEAR W0ODSTOWN
Victim Lived at Penn's Grove
and carney's Point, One
du Pont EmpIoye.
TOURING CAR HITS A BUS

Three men are dead and another is
in serious condition as the result
OF an accident last night shortly after
. o'clock on the road leading from
Salem TO Woodstown, n. j.. when a
touring car crashed into the rear of
an auto bus parked on the roadside
about mile from Woodstown.
The dead are:
John Foster, 30, Carney's Point.
John Eyerman. so. Carney's Point.
Otis Peterson. 40 years old. Penn's
Grove.
The injured are: Leon V. Park. "a
years old, who has broken leg and
many cuts and bruises, ad l.. r.
Lynch, 32, who also has a broken leg
and cuts. Both the latter live at
Carney's Point. The injured were taxi
en- to the Memorial Hospital at Salem.
All five of the riders in the touring
car were buried in the mass of wreck
age and the bus men and their pas
sengers set to work TO extricate them
Foster and Eyerman were beyond help
Their heads and chests we're badly
crushed. Although with gaping hole
in his head, Peterson still brea thed
AT the Memorial Hospital. Salem.
where he was taken Immediately after
the accident, an examination revealed
that his chest had also been caved in
He died shortly after being admitted
70 hte institution. Peterson had been
an employe OF the du Pont Co. at
Carney's Point for the past % years.
AT the hospital today the condition
of Lynch was regarded as serious. His
wife, who has been in a state OF III
health for the past five weeks. col
lapsed when Informed OF the accident.
At the time OF the smashup the
roads were in a soggy condition and
because of heavy fog it was inn
possible 10 see The bus until too late
to avoid the collision.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-18
STOP WORK
ON BIG WARSH|PS.
WAIT PARLEY PACT
Suspension Of Operations on
Four Hood Type Of Battle
ships Announced.
CONTRACTS JUST PLACED

Ry Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
London, Nov. 1s.-The Admir-
atty announced today that it had
ordered tho cessation Of all work
on the four battieships Of the
super-food type. The shipbuiidinz
firms were notified yesterday not
to incur any further liabilities on
new naval construction until fur
ther notice from the Admiralty.
These contracts were awarded
only two weeks ago.
Officials explained that the prac-
teal effect Of adrnirsIty's order
wonld be the absolute cessation ~
all warship work pending the out
come Of the Washington corfer-
ence
Three % The ships were IN have
been built on the clyde and the foiir-t n
az New Castle-ou-Tyne.
The admiralty order hslts work Or
al The new warships authorized bv
Parliament. Actual construction hsd
not yet begun. although II is rnder-
stood virtually all the preiihnina ~
work has been completed.
The four ships we're 70 cost about
$4,000, 600 IN AL, and the bulk OF thi,
sum will be saved by the government,
as q compare lively small sum is due
the constructors FOR the work already
accomplished.
The Admiralty order caused conster-
ration along the Clyde, where there +,
much unemployment which was ex-
peeted to be alleviated by the work On
the warships.
Glasgow. Nov. 1s.-Tt is officially
stated that the contracts awarded IN.
Clyde shipyards for the construction
OF three warships Of the super-Hood
type have been suspended.
Continued on page s.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-18
ARBUCkLE JURY COMPLETED.
Panel Sworn Ready for Trial of Mo-
tiOn Picture Star for ManslauRhter.

BY Associated Fress TO Every Evening
San Francisco, Nov. 1s.-The jury
In the manslaughter case Of Roscoe c.
Arhuckle, was selected at l0.15 a. m.
today and sworn by the lerk.
One of the men chosen on the panel
just before the oath was to have been
administered, last night, asked that he
be allowed 10 change his answer to
the questions OF the attorneys and
when granted the privilege declared
he had made up his mind through
printed reports Of the death of Miss
Rappe as 10 the guilt or innocence Of
Arbuckle. He was excused.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-18
EIGHT DEAD IN HOME.
Severe Storm Confined TO Farm of
Arkansas Planter.
By Associated Press 10 E,ery Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Mena, Ark, Nov. lS.--Eight menu
bers of the family of Il. Il. Weems at
Wickes. Ark. 20 miles south of here.
We're killed last night when the Weens
home collapsed during a violent storm.
Reports of the deaths reached Mena
today when call for eight collins
Was received. Details are lacking,
but it is understood little damage was
done except on the Weems farm.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-18
c. & 0. Resumes Dividends.

BY Associe ted rress TO Every Evening.
New York, Nov. ls.-The Chesa
peake and Ohio Railway, which de-
ferred it's dividend in May, today de-
clared dividend Of per cent. pay
able January s. For four years prior
to this year the companys regular
dividend was per cent annually.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-18
COMMENDABLE
ENTERPRISE
Dover State News.

Dover State News.
The Wilmington Every Even
ing's reports of the Arms Par
ley at Washington have been
excellent. The progressive Will
mington daily has not only pre-
sented it's readers with the AS
sociated Press dispatches, which
are comprehensive and conf
plete, in themselves but il also
has a personal representative
at the conference whose COM
ments on the high lights of the
sessions are interesting and IL
Eliminating.
The Every Evening is to be
warmly commended for its en-
terprise.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-11-18
BRYAN COMING HERE.
Former Secretary of State at ST. PauTs
N. T.. Church Thanksgiving Night.

William Jennings Bryan will give his
newest lecture. Brother or Brute.
nj ST. Paul's Methodist Episcopal
Churcn on Thanksgiving November
20. st 4 y. m.
The coming OF MIR. Bryan TO ST
Pauis ss made possible by the fact
that he in i'm Washington at this time
attending the Conference on Limita-
tlon Of Armaments and can make ths
"trip 20 Wilmington on :his holiday
between sessions.