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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-04-29
MIAMI MINERS WAGES cUJ

Globe, April 27-The Miami Cop per company announces readjust- ment of wages will become effective May | Miners who have been re- ceiving $515 per shift will under the new wage scale, receive $4.50, g cut of 65 cents per day. Muckers will also receive cut of 65 cents per day and will receive $4 per day. Surface employees, who at the present tims are being paid s290 per day will under the wage readjustment receive S2.oO
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-04-29
WESTERN UNION BUYS
 1o,oOo,ooo LBS. OF COPPER

According to the Chicago Herald. the Western Union Telegraph Com pany has purchased 10,0O0.0OO pounds of copper The company is planning wire additions of between 35,000 and 10000 miles. This will call for an aj- ditional purchase of about 10.000.0eo pounds.
 This company is willing to buy Sus,h large quantity of copper because it knows that the metal is now selling below cost of production. Another large enterprise has been contractins for big quantities of copper for future requirements, because it feels. that copper can safely be bought at cur rent bargain prices.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-04-29

B. L.. Wise, T. C. Watkins, J. F.. Allen, L. A. Cooper, V. A. Pollock and wife, Henry Rankin, A. l.. Rose, C.. F. Zumwalt, c. A. Zumwalt and N. M Rankin.
 Hidalgo county-N. J. Scott and F. R. Coon.
 Catron county-S. J. Kidder.
 Sierra county-C. c. Rhea and Fred V. Conniff.
 Blythe California-M. L. Watson, E s. McArthur, E. A. Lorton and P. H. TetZlaff
 Chicago-A N. Storms.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-04-29
DAD DEMANDS THIEVES. PUT HANDS UP;
 FAMILY SOCK IS SAVED!

Fl Passo. April 27-James Hamlin heard his wife arSuing with burglars early this morning. They were ask ing her to divulge the hiding place oi the family sock. Hamlin was unarm- ed. but the ruse he had in mind worked He walked quietly to the door then shouted hands up."
 There was dive Nor the window and an overcoat left behind gave po- lice q clue to work on.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-04-29
CHA MOUNTAIN ROAD OPEN

Albuquerque, N. M, Apr1 z7.-The Big Burros mountains in the Gila na- tional forest. near Silver City, are open for automobile traffic for the first time. The two and one-half miles of road cost $1,600, the forest service cooperating with Gila County in the work
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-04-29
AMERICA DAY" PRocLAIMsO

Phoenix. Ariz. April-Speeiai meet ings and services in the churCSs,- o- propriate to the day, are called tO- bv Gov. Thomas F. Camphel1 'n S proclamation issued today. des'snsIs- ing Sunday, May l, as America Nay
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-04-29
CristGathered at Court House

The Peoples Bank and Trust Com- pany has this week filed an action against J. w. Hackney and J. C.i Smith. for the non-payment of note in the sum of $2,50.00 executed Febru- ary 18th, 1920, which remains due and chattel mortgage. and the. plaintaf prays that said mbrtgage be fore closed. MT Smith is the endorser of the note.
 Euna Miller was this week granted decree of divorce from her husband Theodore E. Miller. on the ground of desertion and non-support The plain tiff was also awarded the sole care and custody of their minor son, The odore Raymond, the issue of said mar riage. and the, sum of $25.OO per month for the support of said minor
 Oscar Albin Johnson, has this week filed his petition for naturalization with the Clerk of the Superior Court and will receive a hearing on same on September 9th, 1921
 The following marriage licenses were issued by Clerk of the Superior ! Court, Ben M. Crawford, the past week: Miguel Zuniga. to wed Ausen- cia ESolguin, both parties being from Morenci: Jose L. Martinez, to wed, Guadalupe Lozano, both parties be- ing from Morenci { Bills of Sale
 Damasio Grijalva to Paul Becker
 Julian Garcia b Anacleto Busta. mante
 1 Angel Ortiz ct. ux. to Anacleto Bus tamante.
 { Clemaco Ortiz to Angel Ortiz et al
 Jose A. Venegas to James J. Jones Satisfaction of Mortgages
 Gila Valley Bank and Trust Co.,. tr Nellie L. Jay
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23

Plenty Of excitement is expected to-
night at the Third and Adams street
grounds. when the married and single
men of the Defiance club will appear
in a baseball contest.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
FRIENDS SCHOOL
HAS FINE SEASON
Coach Ellis Players Have Had
Good Average in Their
Games.

Friends School baseball team is hav-
Ing its best season since the days of the
undefeated Richardson. The team is
the youngest and lightest that ever
represented the institution but this is
Offset by the speed and baseball strategy
of the youths. Their latest win was
shut out victory over Wesley Collegiate
Institute Of Dover. team which aver
ages at least four years older than
Friends. The Qnakers played errorless
ball in this game and did not make one
error as was given them before, due 10
a mistake Of the score keeper. Sensa-
tional fielding prevented Wesley's eight
hits from making any semblance of a
score.
Captain Stirling. behind the plate Is
the brains of the team and his ex-
per1ence adds a necessary balance to
the team. The pitchers, Metten and
Long. the latter who is just beginning
to find himself. have hurled consistent
bal all season in spite OF occasional
ragged fielding. The new infield, Finn
at first; Walker at second; Pyle or
Wooley at short; and Coy at third, as
well as the out-field. Haitsch, Munson,
and Shaw, under Coach Ellis excellent
tutelage have developed into real ball
players.
Friends meet West Chester High
School al Rockford Tower. Tuesday,
May gath at $50 p. m.
The team statistics are as follows:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
BIG WEEK FOR DELAWARE.
Blue and Gold Athletes Will En-
gage in Three Sports With
SWarthmore.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening.
Newark. May 23.--University OF Del
aware and Swarthmore will meet in
three sports this week and to Delaware
students these are about the most im-
portant games of the season, there being
keen rivalry between the two institu-
tons in athletic events. On Tuesday.
the Delaware track team VIII go to
Swarthmore for the annual dual meet
between the two colleges. Delaware
won the dual meet last year by narrow
margin and with the prestige of having
finished third in the Middle States meet
at Baltimore a week ago. looks TO be
the favorite in the meet on Tuesday.
Coaches LeCato and Shipley have the
track squad in excellent shape for this
meet.
On Wednesday, the Delaware baseball
team viii also go to Swarthmore to play
the annual game against the Little
Quakers. Delaware also won in this
branch of sport last year and hopes to
repeat. If Clancy for Swarthmore and
Rothrock for Delaware pitch, il
promises to be a great dual between
two Of the best southpaws in college
ranks.
Next Saturday Swarthmore tennis
tea incomes to Delaware. This viii end
the university athletic schedule for this
season, with the excetion of a baseball
game with Dickinson and track meet
with Muhlenburg.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
NEWPORT PLANS CARNIVAL.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Of This Week 20 be
Gala Time.

Thursday. Friday and Saturday -
this week VII Be a gala tln1e in Eev-
port. az the Newport Woman's club u
putting on a carnival on those dars
Mrs. II. sndyer is chairman 20 the
general committee which inciudes SIRE
IT. p. Taylor. Mrs. W T. Dur 1ira
Joseph Slack. Mrs. Leonard Lyman
The various booths and arnuee-asrfs
win be IN charge ~ the following chair
men: Cakes. Mrs. Harvey Crera.
candy. Mrs. Alfred Craig cafeterla.
Mrs. Leonard Lyman. Mrs Ouluhv
Lyman, Jr.s ice cream Reuben pord-
ham; soft drinks. r. r. Rue: country
store, the Newport Grange. Mrs. DAVID
Barr novelty. Mrs r. z. Mccoy. fnr-
tune-wheel. Joseph Slack, Shooung-
gallery. Thompson Builens playground
slide, Mrs. r. Pordham: fsh pond arrs
w. Dennenkam; fortunes the Gvp-y
Queen.
Lewis Pennock win direct the erer-
ton OF the booths. and the Boy scouts
viii preserve order. Supper VIII ha
served each day az O'Clock Or Frs-
day afternoon Miss Range and Mrs
Mccoy VIII direct a pageant: on Satur-
day at $50 p. m. there win be a baby
show in charge OF Mrs C. ". Weather
by. The carnival VIII take place an
Market street between Walnut ansS
Marshall
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
ST. HEDW|G'S CLUB
HAS ALL-STAR CARD
Interesting Bouts Scheduled for
Tomorrow Night at Modjeska
Hall; Britton Meets Cannon.

The St. Hedwig's Club has carded a
fine show for their final smoker of the
season to be held tomorrow night at
Modjeska hall. Heading the bill are
Sammy Britton, the feather weight
champion of Delaware, and Billy Gan
non, of Philadelphia, who has been go
ing ap the ladder by leaps and bounds.
Cannon is said to be one of the best
products of the season in the Quaker
City.
In the second bout, Horba, who claims
the title in his class. viii meet frankie
Hughes. Hughes most recent victory
was over Fighting Joe Clarke. of Read
ing. Clarke gave Horba a rather
severe test at one of the recent smokers.
In the semi-wind-up Young Stanley,
the claimant of the title in the no.
pound class. who has received de-
cision over Jimmy Ireland at the last
smoker, will clash with Danny Kramer.
one of the cleverest boys in Frankie
Lewis stable.
In the preliminaries Kid Bosts, who is
going at a good rate. will swap mitts
with Kid johnson. 1t will be remember
ed that these boys made good showing
at the last smoker. and that is why they
were rematched for the coming show
The opening bout will be between two
youngsters, Young Frankie ketchel and
Young Battling Leonard. frankie
ketchel has been stepping at a fast rate
of late, and should give the Battler a
good tussle.
The entertainments will be given by
the st. Hedwig's trio with a few selec-
tions and recitations by Jimmy Kerns.
John Birowski will referee all the
bouts.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
bR|DGEWLLE WINS
OVER SEAF ORD NINE
DoWnstate High School Teams
Play Fast Ball; McIIyaine
Stars.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening.
seaford, May 23e--Good ball playing,
which has characterized their work
practically all the season. enabled
Bridgeville high school to troursce sea
ford high school. on Seaford's grounds,
Friday afternoon. to /. McTIlvaIne
twirled fine game for BridgeyiIle. let
ting Seaford down with three hits. while
the visitors touched Waller for eight
nifs. Georgetown high was 1heduled
TO play here Friday. but were compelled
70 cancel the game. Bridgevilie high
was called on the phone and kindly
consented 70 Ill the date, which the
Ssaford boys greatly appreciated, not
Withstanding they went down TO defeat
lnrouEn the superior. playing of Bridge
vile. The score.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
DELAWARE TEAM WINS.
Blue and Gold Tennis PLAYERS
Make Hopkins Take The
Count.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Newark. May 23.-By winning three
Of the four single matches Saturday
afternoon. the University OF Delaware
Tennis team defeated Johns Hopkins
four out Of six matches. The teams
split even in the doubles. each taking
n match. Horty and Barker were Dell
aware's stars. each winning their
singles and as team winning their
match OF doubles. Pickford did the
best work for Hopkins, winning his
single match and with Wells also win
ming double match.
In the singles Barker. Delaware, de-
feated Rowland. Hopkins. So and s-f;
Challenger Delaware won from Wells
Hopkins. s-s, as and 5-4: Pickfori.
Hopkins. won from Gutowitz, Delaware.
s-2 and So; Horty. Delaware defeated
Duffy, Hopkins, 6-f. s-6 and Sd.
In the doubles. Horty and Barker won
from Duffy and Rowland, Hopkins, s-I
and e-2. Pickford and Wells, Hopkins,
defeated Challenger and Gutowitz, Del
aware. Ga and So. Deiaware's tennis
season viii end next Saturday when
Swarthmore viii be here for a match.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
MASON DENIES CRUELTY.
Admits Chastising Son. But Said II was
Done Properly.

Charged with cruelty beating his fg-
year-old son. Peter Mason. the father
Of eight children. was arrested az his
home. 21s West street. yesterday morn
ing by Motorcycle Officer Walter White
and arraigned in Municipal Court to-
day. Officer White testified that when
he went 10 MaSons house and aske,l
whether he was beating his children ha
few in a rage and replied. the were
his children. he fed them and clothed
them and would do with them what he
pleased
A neighbor testified that he man
used a strap and stick resembling
broom stick 20 thrash the boy. Mason
said the boy and his brother were fghf-
ing over cap and he stood the noise a 81
long as possible. When the boy refused
to be quiet he spanked him. but uet
cruelty. he said. The case was referred
10 Detective Horace Mcdaniel for ln-
vestigation and was continued untl
June 25
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
ATLANTIC CITY THRILLED.
Hosettes Showing Bare Knees on the
Boardwalk Made Promenaders Stare

Atlantic City. May 23.-'Hosettes
with bare legs above gave the Board
walk a warm weather thrill yesterday
Shapely maids of the debutante age
and some of the young matrons whose
husbands happened to be spending their
week-ends elsewhere uncovered the new
fad and dimpled knees.
The first appearance of the bare calves
took place about IL o'clock, when a bevy
of pretty young things. seated in roller
chairs. gave the early promenaders a
shock. BY noon the nude limbs were
on view by the dozens above short socks
that extended about three inches above
the ankles.
Boardwalk cops made no effort to
shoe the daring damsels off the espla-
made, and roller chairs were in big
demand for an orchestra row along
the outer rails for the greater part OF
the day.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
ssDUTCH- ROBINSON
WINS FIRST GAME

Dutch" Robinson, who left Newark
about two weeks age. 10 join the Han
over Club, Of the Blue Ridge League,
pitched the opening game for his club.
Monday of last week, defeating the
Waynesboro nine by the score Of 10.
In addition TO pitching remarkable
game. allowing but six hits. Dutch"
was more or less responsible for the
scoring of the winning run. He sacri-
feed Weeden, his manager. to third base
with pretty bunt and Weeden sub
sequently scored on a long fly.
one of the features in "Dutchs'
victory is that the team he defeated
was formerly his team. When he first
went into the Blue Ridge League. he
Joined the Waynesboro Club, Of which
Country Morris. who is well known
here, is manager. Several people have
heard from young Robinson and he
says he is working hard but, at the
same tine, is having considerable time
for pleasure.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
sailor In Trouble.

Jack Nascht, who was arrested ~
Special Ofticer Welsh while trying tn
steal ride on a Pennsylvania Rail-
road passenger train. was dismissed hv
Judge Hastings in Municipal Court to-
day. He was charged with trespassing.
Nascht said he had been discharged
from the L. ). Navy at Norfolk. Va.
three days ago and received no trans-
portation. He had been A. ". Q. r..
from his ship for the purpose of visiting
his sick mother in New York. Ne said
and for that reason did not receie y
honorable discharge papers. He said
he would try 70 work his way hack 20
New York.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23

There has been much interest in the
Grammar school League during the
past few weeks Due to No. rs Schools
sudden collapse. No. ! now looks like
a winner.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
NEW AIRBRAKE CINDER TEST.
Virginia Railroad Trying to Solve Prob
lem of Coal Transporta tion.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Roa noke. Va, May 23.-Experiments
in the handling of long coal laden trains
on the heavy grades of the Virginia
Railroad by means Of an improved air
brake will be watched by more than
100 operating officials of the most i'm
portant railroads of the country who
were scheduled To arrive here today.
The Nirginian Railroad, which was
built to carry coal from the New River
and Pocahontas fields to the Atlantic
seaboard. faced the problem of handling
the heaviest trains in the world going
east. and the equally difficult problem
OF returning the empty cars to the
mines. To provide sufficient braking
power for the loaded trains, some of
them carrying 100 cars of 120 tons each.
and AT the same time provide only such
power as was needed for the return
trip necessitated construction of the
new air brake system which was de-
signed by A. t. Humphrey Of Pitts
burg.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
ST. PAUL's VS.. GRACE.

Much interest Is centered on the
game set for tonight at Eighteenth and
Van Buren streets between st. Pau1s
independents and the baseball team
representing Grace NJ. e. Church. The
latter club, leader in the Church
League, is declared one OF the fastest
in the city.
1t is probable that Day will take the
mound for ST, PHups in this twilight
game with Bad Speakn1an guarding
home plate. Speakman, who was only
recently secured by Manager Smith, in
said to be one of the heaviest hitfens
playing semipro ball. The game tonight
will be called at O'clock
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
SOUTH SIDE VS.. DRLCo.
All. Wilmington League Leaders VIII
Pay Fast Phila. Team Wednesday.

On "Wednesday evening, South Side
Eden will bring the fast Delco team of
Philadelphia for their weekly twilight
game at the Pennsylvania Field
This team ranks with PhiladelpiAa' s
best having a reputation in all lines
Of sport.
They have met and defeated such
teams as Rockdale. champions of Della
ware County League, Pencoyd Iron,
Souderton, Nativity, defeating them
ST. score. According TO their reputation,
they should prove first class attrac-
ton.
As the fans have been clamoring for
some outside baseball of good calibre,
they can show their appreciation by
turning out for this game. Manager
Grant will use his regular lineup and
viii try to show the fans that his team
is as good as the best in Philly.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
CANOE CLUE PROGRAM.

The Delaware Canoe Club has an
nounced its program for its Memorial
Day activities, to be held at Smalley' s
Lake. The fiotiila Will leave the club
house at Newport on Saturday after
noon. The festivities open. with a dance
at the ChriStiana on Saturday evening.
Sunday will be spent IN social festiv-
ties at the camp. The big sporting
event of the celebration viii be a trap
shoot on Memorial Day at which time,
members viii contest for the Or. VIII
liam A. Baldwin trophy for trapshoot-
ing
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
BOILERMAKERS' SMOKER
0pen-Air Affair at Harlan Field on
June 1.

Local boxing fans win enjoy r7eat
on June 1. at Harlan field. when the
Boilernlakers' Union. of this city, will
stage an open-air boxing and vaude-
vile entertainment for the benefit OF
the sick and distressed members of
the local Boilerrnakers' Union.
Frank Lynch and Leroy Taylor are
handling the arrangements for the af-
fair and promise the local fans num-
ber Of surprises in the makeup of the
bill. The lighting feature has been care
fully arranged and the ring will be
brilliantly lighted so that the boxers
can be seen from any part of the park
Tickets can be secured at he different
athletics clubs, the leading sporting
good stores. the Labor Temple and
Boilermakers' rooms at SOS French
street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
WILL THY CHANNEL AGAIN.
Yankee Swimmer Failed Twice to Swim
From England TO France.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Lowell, Mass, May 23.--Another at
tempt to swim the E.pglish channel viii
be made this summer by Henry l.. Sui
livan of Lowell. He said today that he
plans to sail for England about July
IA and to establish training quarters at
Dover.
Last year Sullivan tried to make the
crossing twice. The first time he swan
to within 21z miles of the French
coast after being in the water 19 hours
and go minutes, and on the second at
tempt he was within a mile and a half
of his goal after Is hours and so min
utes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
SCHOOL ATHLETICS.
Swimming Meet and Track and Field
Events Provide Much Sport.

With the baseball championship of
the Grammar School Athletic League
about settled, interest is now turning
20 the swimming championship and
mammoth track and field meet which
viii take place at Harlan Field, Satur-
day. June II. The swimming teams
have been pras1cing for some time and
from all indications there will be some
keen competition.
More than 1900 boys and girls will
take part in the field and track events
to be held June IL.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
HIGH TRACKMEN BUSY.
Coach Browns Proteges Working Out
Daily for Meet

Coach Brown, of the High School
track team, win complete final prepara
tions for the inter-class meet to be held
on THURSDAY. A number of the stu
dents are now working out for the var
ious events. The entry lists close today.
One of the reasons for the lack of in
terest in track athletics is that the High
School does not have the proper train
ing facilities. Tennis has been taken up
as major sport by the Cherry and
White and the candidates are practicing
daily.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
Maryland Golf Champs.

Mrs John Il. Greiner of the EllSridge
Hunt Club, Baltimore, Md, on Satur-
day, won the wonens golf champion
ship of Maryland. Mrs. Greiner is the
wife of John E. Greiner, a former resi-
dent OF this city and a graduate Of the
Wilmington high school and Delaware
College. He is connected with the Bal
tinlore city engineering department.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
ST. HEDWIGS BOUTS TOMORROW NIGHT DEFIANCE TRAVELLERS WIN
FTGHT TICKETS on SALE.
Icon Rains Of Philadelphia WIN Handle
Them In Quaker City.

Philadelphia. Pa, May z3s~Tickets
for the Dempsey Carpenter tight will
start on sale here tomorrow at the Of
hces OF Leon Rains. s39-4o Peal Exetate
Trust Building. Mr.. Hains In Tex Rick
ards only official representative in
Philadelphia. Applicants for tickets
may apply in person or send their order
in by mail.
The conditions Of all mail orders must
be strickIy observed. Thep must be
accompanied by postal money order or
certified check. The scale Of prices Ia
$40, SIS. $40, SIS. $40. $40 and $50. This
includes the tax. which Will be paid by
the promoters themselves.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
PIummer AN. Stars Want Games.

The "Plummer AIl-Stars' have been
organized at the workhouse. with white
and colored players on the team, the
best players of the two former teams
being selected. The workhouse nine
would like to arrsage for Wednesday
evening or Saturday afternoon games.
The team has an active schedule already
planned. but is anxious to secure adj
ditional games.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
FORT DU PoNT.
iotais scoRF nv INNrNas ~

Defiance TraV. o Q Q O--ll
Two-base hits. Martin, 2: Hagan. Reeder
i. Quinn. J. Quinn, Draper Oliver. STRUCK
out. by Walsh. II: by Carr. s; by Grace 3
Grace g. Innings pitched, Walsh, 9 Carr,
s: Grace. 4. Hits, OFF Car, ii: or Grace g.
Stolen bases Reeder Martin J. Quinn
Time of game ] hour 40 minutes, Um-
pires. Lynch and Hynson
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-23
SOUTH S|DE-EDEN
CONTINUES FAST PACE.
Parkside Wins Over Neighbor-
hood in Contest Featured by
Hayes Pitching.
An. Wilmington League Standing.
Saturdays Results.


south Side Eden 8; Defiance 5.
parkside is: Neighborhood 0.
Ninth Ward 2. Brownson /.
keystone IL: Eleventh Ward 5.
Ninth Ward defeated Brownson, 2-1.
In an interesting game. the winners
scoring the winning run in the sixth by
working a double steal The game was
featured by the pitching of Gray and
Salters.
south Side Eden continued its win
ming streak by defeating Defiance. So,
before one Of the largest cAowds of the
season. Hamilton and Kerrigan were
touched lively but Eden's hits came with
men on bases.
keystone defeated Eleventh Ward.
les. in a game featured by the heavy
hitting Of keystone.
Parkside defeated Neighborhood, i5-
0. when Hawk" Hayes held Neighbor-
hood TO two hits.