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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-23
TROTsKY RAPs POLAND.
Sharply Comments on War
saws UFtimatum Demanding
Peace Treaty Observance.
By Associated Press TO Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Moscow, Sept. 23.--Newspapers Of
this city have not commented upon
the announcement of Leon Trotzky.
Soviet minister of war and marine,
that Poland has presented an ultima
tum TO Russia. demanding that the
terms of the peace treaty between the
two nations be carried out.
The Pravda and the Isvestia have
printed digests of Trotzky's speech TO
the Moscow Soviet in which he an.
nouneed the receipt of the ultimatum.
I'VE have no doubt" Trotzky is
quoted as saying, our diplomats will
act in such manner that, not only
among Polish workmen. but among
Polish bourgeoisie, there win be crea-
ted a tendency 10 preserve peace and
normal economic and political rela-
tions. The adjustment of this conflict
however, can be effected only by
negotiations in which both sides are
willing TO make concessions. We hope
the remaining days before the expira-
ton of the ultimatum will clear the
atmosphere. We are not excited by
this audacious action on the part OF
Poland, and are ready to carry on
negotiations on cool business basis
This Polish ulrimatum was dicta-
ted, not by the financial interests OF
Poland, but by the financial interests
of Paris. which do not care whether
Poland gets anything" he said 'whai
American and European philanthrop,
lists have given to aid starving Russia
does NOT half raula "a x-haf pale ~ a.,
stroyed by harrassing this country"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-23
TO CHANGE
SCHEDULES OF TRAINS
Effective on Sunday Because
of the Return to Stand
ard Time.

With the r,turn to standard time
tomorrow night at midnight. the
p nnsylvania railroad. IL was an
nounced today, will automatically re-
vert TO it's original train service. used
prior to June u, when at that time,
all local trains between Wilmington
and Philadelphia and trains of the
Octoraro Branch were set up one hour
TO o..form 10 the new daylight saw
ing plan. The change will become ef-
fective at 2.ol o'clock Sunday morn
ing next.
Timetables for the fall and winter
will also be issued by the Pennsyl-
~nia railroad on Sunday. Several
important changes are noted in the
train service between New York and
Washington. Probably the most im-
portant is the restoration OF the train
leaving New York at p. m, and ar
riving in Washington at 11.25. Stops
are made at Philadelphia, Whining
ton and Baltimore. leaving Philadel-
phia at SIS, Wilmington 3, and Balti-
more at 1925. This train was removed
from the road during the World War.
Another important change is tbs
restoration TO service of the trair
hedule to leave Washington at 1855
m, arriving in Wilmington at Lac
i p. m, and Philadelphia at Els. This
train was removed March IS, last, z
relieve congested conditions.
| on the Baltimore & Ohio railroad i'm
portant changes effective Sunday. Sep
tember rs. are also announced. Thes'
changes include: Eastbound-6.A5 q
m, changed to 6.45 a. m, $40 a. m
to 7.49. Changes in westbound train
are: $40 a. M, to s.37 a. m, expires
flor Baltimore and Washington; 81
Er. m. TO 4.e5 D. m, tLandenburl
local; ell p. m, to 6.2e., lAikii
] locaD.
On the Philadelphia & Reading rail
road, it swas announced today, a.
train service will reverttto the origina
standard time schedule, effective to
morrow night at midnight. Thre
trains operating between this city an
Reading, Pa, will leave King stree
terminal daily at $50 and 1t.4o a. m
and AIS p. m.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-23
WIFE ADMITS KILLING
HUSBAND WITH ACID
Sought Only to Stop His Atten-
tons to Other Women,
She Sobs.
By Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Akron, o., Sept. 23.-Mrs. Minnie l.
Derr was in the Peoples Hospital to-
day suffering from a nervous collapse
following her confession last night TO
the throwing of acid into the face Of
her husband. Alvin r. Derr. Akron.
business man, who died from inhaling
the poisonous fumes.
A charge of murder was entered
against her on the police court docket
and she will be arraigned as soon as
doctors permit her TO be taken from
the hospital
Mrs. Derr, arrested in her room at
home, following funeral services over
her husbands body yesterday after
noon, broke down under questioning
last night and shrieked yes. 1 threw
it.
"Oh God--I didn't mean TO Kill him.
1 didn't want to kill him. she moaned
and then fell in a faint on the floor.
A home made unhappy through her
husbands attentions to other women
was the cause for her act, Mrs. Derr
confessed.
The acid was thrown upon Derr as
he slept~early Sunday morning. Mrs.
Derr has four children
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-23
ARBUCKLE's ACTOR FRIEND
TELLS OF COMEDIANS PARTY

New York, Sept. 23.--Lowell sher-
man, in actor friend of Arbuckle, who
was a member of the San Francisco
party at the comedians rooms when
Miss Rappe is said to have received
her fatal injuries, made public the fol-
lowing statement here yesterday:
"The refreshments consisted of a
very fine quality of Scotch whisky
and an equally fine quality of gin.
which were partaken of quite freely by
every one present. Eventually every
body felt the influence of the liquor.
AT the beginning of this party I
saw Miss Rappe sitting on the sofa in
the living room. I was introduced TO
her when she came in and had never
met her before. noticed the young
lady was rather hilarious. evidently
from the effects of the liquor. The
next l saw or heard of Miss Rappe
was when came from my room and
Mr.. Arbuckle said to me that the
young lady was i'll. His exact words
We're, That Rappe girl is sick
'She was then in Arbuckles room.
Some of the people were in there and
some were outside in the living room.
went in Mr.. Arbuckle's bedroom and
looked in the door and saw this young
lady on one of the twin beds, tearing
off her clothes. clutching at her
stomach and evidently in pain, groan-
ing. l cannot say that she screamed
because i did not hear any scream
She used no words that were distinct;
it was just sort of mumbling and
groaning.
Il looked at the young lady on the
bed and realized she had had some
thing to drink, and said at the time
L guess that little girl has little
''bun" on and has Indigestion
II went out into the living room for
a second, and the next l saw was that
some OF the ladies and Mr.. Fishbach
had taken what was left of her clothes
OFF and were putting her in a cold tub
which was directly in my line o.
vision through the door of Mr.. Ar.
bathroom to see if l could help any
and it seemed she was well cared fol
by the young ladies'.
i 1T was around that time that MIR
Arbuckle sent for the house physiciaI
and the assistant manager of the hotel
He (Arbuckle) engaged room for th'
young lady around the hall and car
ried her himself half way around, an,
then this assistant manager OF tn,
hotel carried her the rest of the wa!
around. | walked around with severa
people, just who they were l don
know. We all sort of walked aroun'
TO see if the young girl was put t
bed. l saw her in this room that wa
engaged for her and left. That Is tn
last / ever saw of Miss Rappe.
Il did not hear Miss Rappe max
any statement or utter word iron
the time that / first saw her in tn
bed in Arbuckle's room until the tim
saw her in the bed in the room tina
he had engaged for her after she be
came ill.,"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-23
LANCASTER VISITORS
ARE APPREC|AT|VE
President Raub of Chamber
Writes Mayor Harvey Ex-
pressing Thanks.

A. X. Raub, president of the Lam
caster Chamber of Commerce, has
written to Mayor Leroy Harvey, ex-
pressing the thanks and appreciation
of that organization for the royal en-
tertainment afforded the Lancaster
men on the occasion of their visit TO
this city last Monday. Mr.. haub's
letter shows that Wilmington's repu-
tation for hospitality toward the visi-
tors within the city gates did not suf-
fer but rather was much enhanced by
the manner in which the Pennsylvania
delegatio was entertained.
Mr.. Raub's letter reads as follows:
Hon. Leroy Harvey, Mayor, City
of Wilmington, Wilmington, Del.
Dear ST.: at a well attended meet
ing of the Board of Directors of the
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce. held
last evening motion was unanimous
ly passed extending the sincere thanks
of the Lancaster Chamber of Com
merce to the City of Wilmington and
the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce.
for the most excellent hospitality ac-
corded to the delegation from the Lam
caster Chamber of Commerce on their
tour TO your City Monday of this
week, September 18th.
This motion followed a most en-
thusiastic report by members of this
Board who had the pleasure Of attend
ing this tour and enjoying the excel
lent and instructive program as wei
as the hospitality and many eourtes-
les accorded them by the City Of WIN.
mington, the Wilmington Chamber o.
Commerce, and all individual citizens
OF your city with whom they came II
contact.
Respectfully yours.
Board of Directors, I.ancastcl
Chambo- of Commerce.
"A. X. Raub, President"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-23
MOVIE STARS DEATH
LAID TO INTERNAL !.
WOUNDS BY DOCTORS
ArbuckIe Hearing Affords No
Indication of What Comedi-
ans Defence Will Be.
ACTOR TELLS OF PARTY
BY Associated Press to Every Evcning.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
San rrsancisco. Sept. 23.---The spot
Light OF testimony again today turned
toward the tragedy Of Virginia Rappe
film actress, TO determine whether
Roscoe ("Fatty") Arbuckie, film come
dian, will be tried on a charge OF MUIR
der or of manslaughter In connection
with the girls death. II is charged
Miss Rappe suffered fatal injury from
Arbuckle, while she was his guest at a
drinking party here. September 5.
Arbuckle, this afternoon, was to be
brought from Jail, where ne is held
without bail, to a police court for con-
tinuaticn of his preliminary hearing
which will decide whether he shall be
held to answer 10 the superior court
on the murder charge sworn against
him by another guest az the party,
Mrs. b NJ belmont. A grand jury
Indictment already returned accuses
him of manslaughter.
The first session of Arbuckle's pre-
liminary hearing. held late yesterday
was adjourned without his attorneys
having asked a question in cross ex-
animation or giving any indication Of
what their plans for his defense might
/ be.
The testimony Of the three prosecu.
ton witnesses already before tho
court, nurse and two doctors, was
that they observed bruises on Miss
Rappe's arms and body.
At yesterdays hearing DIR. Shelly
Strange said no performed an autopsy
September 8, at SIS p. m, on Mis-
Rappe. lie testified that she wai
about 25 years old. FIVE feet. five inch
es and weighed about 40 pounds
On her right arm between the elbow
and the shoulder he said he found three
bruises and on her left arm smal
mark, which apparently was cause,
by a hypodermic needle. DR. Strang
testified that all internal organs wer
normal except the bladder. which ha,
a torn wall. caused, he said he believ
ed, "by some external course.
DIR. William F.. Ophals. the next wit
ness. gave in general, testimony SIM
/. lar to DIR. Stranges. Miss Grace Halls
ton, a nurse. was called next. He
testimony relative to bruises on Mis-
Rappe's body was challenged by tn
! defence.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-23
SUSPECT
SECRET WAR STORES
WERE MADE At 0PPAU
VIII Thoroughly investigate Er-
pIosion in Big Cermar
Chemical Plant.
HINT AT NEW COMPOUND
~ Associated rres- % ryery pvsnfnx

~ Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Paris Sept 23--Frenfh government
chemists have b gun su interiigsfion
at Oppau. Germany. where sNvofli
hundred peraoun were KILLED by an cN-
pipsiOu on "wednesday mofninr. t1
determine whether secret vaf stores
and munitions had been eiadeailne'y
manufactured there says a NaYthe~
dispatch 10 the Iornnai.
Their inquiry has shown fhe ffpi0-
sion was due % the spontaneous fns
composition of a now product. nlifo.
suplhate ~ ammonia. from rh|tn
wonders were expected as d ferii|glH2
agent.
The manufactura ~ tnis nH las
been going on iu the plant of iha Baa-
ische Aniiine Company af obnsu iar
the last hve months and large tiackf
q it had accumulated. if VI declared
BY the dispatch that Iris practIra a1u-
pears 90 have been grossly imnrn.
dent" az ammonia compounds sfs
most unstable. and tha properties -
the new preparation are fnua far
poorly defined.
Dcfagraflon 0f ths nitro.suinhafr -
ammonia is declared to have oanael
the explosion % other ammonia nfo.
ducts and then several saaoniaffs
one ~ which ~ 10000 cubic meters
capacity let 20. This large aaaomefsr
contained Ignite sas. which WAS uaed
az the motive power 0f the factory
/ The plant also contained a. quantity
/ of LIQUID air in tubes. which sdd.d CO.
the power n the explosion. and would
tend 20 explain the extent and execp-
tional character ~ the dlaastsr.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-23
.D|DN' STOP AET TER
HITTING PEDESTRIAN,
JESTER FINED $40
Court Tells Motorist This is an
Offence That is Serious and
Can't be Overlooked.
WARNING is GENERAL

In the first case of it's kind in NUM-
cipal Court. Elwood Jester. arrested
after the automobile which he was
driving struck a foreigner at Second
and French streets on Sunday, was
fined $40 and costs, today. He was
charged with failing to stop his auto
mobile after striking pedestrian. A
charge of assault and battery. which
Is usually placed in such cases, was
dismissed.
Your failure to stop was a very
overlook it," Judge Hastings remarked.
Jester said he was too much ex-
cited to stop, but that he drove his
machine around the block and when
he arrived back at the scene of the
accident the man was gone. II took
him five minutes TO drive around the
block, Jester said. THE court can
scarcely believe it took that length OF
time; why a man can walk the dis
tance in less than five minutes" said
Judge Hastings.
Buck Fined s400.
~ ttttt VI 8fNN NtS Attt StIAtntt
imposed in Municipal Court today on
Samuel j. Buck, after he pleaded
guilty to the charge of operating an
automobile while intoxicated and
committing assault and battery.
Dashing down West Third street
at rapid rate Bucks machine, struck
Joseph Heckler, 10 years old. 1905
West Third street, injnring his left
leg. The machine continued on a zie
gag course and crashed into another
automobile at Third and Adams streets
Buck continued his way towarC
town on foot and was overtaken and
placed under arrest by Motorcycl,
Officer Hynson. The boy was taker
to the Delaware Hospital, where al
X-ray examination was taken TO de,
termine whether the leg was broker
or fractured.
The boy was talking to the drive,
of team when the AUTOMOBILE
| struck him. The accident occurre,
at 8 O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-23
BATH INFANTRY TO
Be HERE ON SEPT: 50
Soldiers Will Remain in City
Over Night on Hike From
Maryland to New York.

Mayor Leroy Harvey was advised
this morning that the First Battalion
OF the saith United States Infantry
will be in the city on Friday. Septem-
ber 30. TO remain over night, and 1t.
Col. ]. J. Miller. who viii be the COM
manding officer in charge of the
troops, asked that the city cooperate
with him In finding a place for the
soldiers to camp and also TO locate
food supplies for the men and the
horses.
The mayor took up the matter with
Major W. E. Slower Of the Delaware
National Guard and he Immediately
started to work to do all he could 70
assist the infantrymen in every way
possible so that they viii understand
that Wilmington is one OF the most
hospitable cities in the country. While
not definitely decided, the soldiers
most likely will be encamped on the
circus grounds at Twenty-ninth and
Market streets.
The 34th Infantry is changing it's
station by marching and the First
Battalion will proceed from Camp
Meade, Nd, to Fort Hamilton, New
York. distance of 200 miles, all OF
which will be covered on foot. In the
battalion there will be IS officers, 500
enlisted men and 100 horses. to say
nothing of the equipment necessary
for such a large organization.
The soldiers will be in Newark on
Thursday, September %, where they
will camp all night, leaving early in
the morning and arriving in this city
about noon on Friday, September 80
They viii be shown to their camp site
and will pitch their tents and remAir
over night. On Saturday morning
they will break camp and proceed tC
| Chester.
The mayor was advised that two ol
three days before their arrival al
/ officer will visit the city and cal
upon him to arrange for the camI
site and the purchase of subsistence
forage, fuel and other supplies. TIL,
column is travelling light and conse
quently all supplies will have 10 b'
purchased from day to day in tn,
towns where the battalion is camp
1 ing. 1t was explained that Colone
Miller, the commanding officer vii
1 appreciate anything the city may b
able 10 do to furnish amusement
bathing facilities, recreation and en-
/ tertainment for his men and ii j
4 possible some steps toward this EN-
may be taken.
The notice received by the mayo
sets forth that the War Departmen
! is desirous that a close friendshi
shall obtain between the army an
the civilian population and is anxiou
that a most happy and friendly re
lation shall be maintained throughou
the march so that the people will b
proud Of their army.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-23
JEALOUS, SHE SHOOTS
NEW YORK HE|RESS.
Miss Hanan Seriously Wounded
BY Rival Who Ends
Own Life.
ny Arsociated Press 70 Every EvenInx.

ny Associated Press 70 Every Evening
New York. Sept. 23.--Mss Mildred
Hanan. said by the police 70 be
daughter of the late Alfred II. Hanan,
wealthy head of Hanan e. Son, shoe
was shot three times
early today as she was emerging from
an apartment house in Brooklyn with
John s. Borland. an importer.
Mrs. Grace Lawes, who fired the
shots, then ended her own life by fir
ing a bullet into her brain.
Miss Hanan. who is in a hospital,
refused to discuss the shooting.
According TO the police. Borland said
Mrs. Lawes had stepped out OF the
shadows az he and Miss Hanan emerg-
ed = from the apartment where they
had been visiting a friend. and fired
the shots. He attributed the shooting,
police said, 10 jealousy, admitting
that he had uuarreled with Mrs. Lawes
recently over Miss Hanan.
Miss Hanan's condition was report
I'd TO be critical. but not necessarily
fatal. One of the bullets took effect
in the left breast near the heart, one
In the left side and one in the right
arm.
Mrs. Lawes, who is n daughter oi
Mrs. NJ. Il. Dittmars. OF San Francisco
was a distant relative of Miss Hanan
For four years she had lived with Miss
Hanan and the latter's mother in an
apartment in the exclusive Park Ave.
nue. district of this city. Two weeks a gt
she moved to the Hotel Vanderbilt
nearby. The police said that she hat
sent several threatening letters re
Gently 10 Miss Hanan.
Two notes were found in Mrs
lawes' pocketbook. One, addressed I,
her mother, asked forgiveness 70
what she had done. The other. ad
dressed 70 Mrs. Birdie Williams. OF thi
city, formerly a nurse the Hanal
household, requested that Mrs. VII
lams take Mrs. IAwes' body to Sal
FFancisco and have IL cremated.
The letter to Mrs. Iawes' mothe
read:
Mrs. M. f. Dittmar. 3l6 Walnr
street. San Francisco, Cal.
Mother darling:
You never can understand what
have been through here. Don't tr
i TO learn, IL is past. / am too tired an
III TO try to overcome the great oil
stacles l have placed in my own wa,
Too much high life. The pace
too fast and the liquor has driven N
crazy. Forgive and forget and remen
ber. pray for my soul. Love TO a
Continued on page 6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-23
EDEN LODGE NOMINATEs.
Candidates Selected For the Coming
Election of Officers.

officers for the ensuing year We're
nominated by Eden Lodge, l. o. o. F.,
last night as follows: Noble grand
Harry NJ. Lakeland; vice-grand,
Lionel j. Keyser, Jr.; financial Sec
retary, Charles Z. Searles; recording
secretary, James D. Murray. William
j. Beatty, Irving II. Craig. and Ray
mond o. Schaefer; assistant record
ing secretary. William f. Mink and
Andrew c. Ulrich; treasurer, Melville
NJ. Wells; degree master, Arthur p.
Hudson and William H. Dutton; rep
resentative to Eden Hall Co., Philip j.
Isaacs, Granville p. Alexander and
Charles Forwood; representative TO
Riverview Cemetery Co., George NJ,
Fisher and Marshall II. Yeatman
librarian and custodian Of property
Harry Z. Murdick, assistant librarian
and custodian of property, Samuel H
Robinson; pianist Joseph p. Jones
An election will be held next Thurs
day night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-23
JOHN Comfy DEAD,
WAS USEFUL CITIZEN
WeIl-Known Business Man, Be-
ing Head of the Firm OF
Comfy Brothers.

As the result of illness extending
over period of a year and growing
out of the infirmities of advanced age
age, John Comfy, a well-known busi-
ness man of this city, died this morn
ing about $40 o'clock at his home at
Rising Sun. He was rs years old. He
is survived by his wife and five chill
dren. Mrs. Elizabeth Grocer. Harry.
Frank, William II. and George w.
Comfy. The funeral will be held Mon
day afternoon and viii be private.
Interment will be made in the Mt.
Salem cemetery.
Mr.. Comfy was president of the firm
of Comfy Brothers, coal dealers and
teamsters. His brother, Neal Comfy,
with whom he had been associated for
many years, died about year ago.
Mr.. Comfy, with whom he had been as
sociated for many years, died about a
year ago. Mr.. Comfy was a member of
Christ p. +. Church and was noted
for his charitable work among the
poor. He was a member OF the board
OF directors of the Sunday Breakfast
Mission. He was Interested in the
du Pont School.
Mrs. III. w. Herman Dead.
Following an illness of nearly a
year, Mrs Hannah w. Herman. =
well-known resident of both New
Castle and Wilmington. died shortly
after o'clock yesterday afternoon
at her home, 213 West Fourteenth
street. She was 5s years old. Mrs
Herman, although native Of New
Castle, had been a resident of Will
mington for many years She was ar
active member of st. Andrews Church
Eighth and Shipley streets. Sur.
viving her are two daughters and two
sons. They are: Wallace Herman o.
New York and Joseph Herman of thi.
city; Charlotte Gillingham of thii
| city and Leona Myers of New York.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-23
|. 0. 0. F. MAY EXTEND
TO THE OLD WORLD
Suggestion for Extension Fav-
orabIy Received by Sovereign
Grand Lodge Session.
az Associated Press d Every EvenIne


Toronto, Ont. Sept. 23.-Thc sover-
eign Grand Lodge Of the Independent
Order Of Odd Fellows. which has been
in session for the last week. n consid-
ering the advisability OF extending the
orders activities to Europe and other
parts Of the world.
The committee on international re-
lations has recommended the introduc-
ton Of schedule Of official visitations
with quasi-independcnt jurisdiction In
those countries as soon as possible
The suggestion was reported to have
been favorabfy received.
A recommendation was also adopted
that an annual fee Of ten cents be
charged each member FOR a period of
five years, to cover the cost Of grand
glodge building in Baltimore where a
site has been obtained.
The grand lodge has refused % re-
scind the regulation adopted IN war
time that English must be the only
language used in the ritual. Some sub
ordinate lodges petitioned that lodges
which used ether languages before the
war be permitted &c return 70 them
under dispensations running for five
years
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-23
Husbands Under Bond.

Charged by his wife with breach
of the peace, Charles Lindale was
placed under 5000. peace bond in City
Court today. Mrs. Lindale said the
man had another wife living from
whom he had not been divorced. He
threatened to choke her, she said.
Tony Uzzo, charged by his wife with
striking her, because he wanted to
tight. was ordered TO furnish $500
peace bond.