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Evening journal., 1921-11-28
WASHINGTON
THINKS DEBT
TALK ABROAD
ONLY 'FEELER'
Never Has Had Thought OF
Cancelling Any Part
OF What Europe
Owes
CONFERENCE COULD
NOT DISCUSS SUBJECT

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2s CUnited
pressl .-Emphatlc denial that the
United States IS considering cancel
lation OF any part OF the European
war debt was made today followine
dispatches from Paris and London
TO the effect that so per cent. OF the
money owed the United States might
be marked or.
Gable dispatches said that private
conversations here Between French.
English and American officials had
developed that the United States was
willing TO discuss foreign debts AZ
this conference and would consider
partial cancellation.
An American official told the
United Press that repeated efforts
have been made by some foreign
delegates to raise the debt question.
unoficially.
This is but one OF many questions
which some visitors would like 20
force upon the conferences attcn-
zion. he said. SO far az he Unit
ed States is concerned. this official
} said the conference will he limited
strictly 70 the matters for which II
was called and the United States re
CARDS efforts 70 broaden IL with som'
distrust
No official notice is likely to b
Continued on Page Two.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
GEORGE MAY DEFER
SATURDAY SAILING

LONDON. Nov. 2s Omitted Press).
Premier Lloyd George probably
will be unable TO leave for Washing
ton Saturday as he had expected. IL
was learned authoritatively here to-
day.
The Premier. however. is booked
for passage on all big liners up TO
January first and hopes to depart by
the middle OF December at any rate,
Il was stated.
"The Premier is not awaiting So
luton OF the Irish question but mere
~ wishes 10 postpone his departure
until the atmosphere clears some
what" tho informant OF the United
Press correspondent said. II had
been reported the premier would
sail Saturday unless something un-
forseen developed in the Irish sltua-
ion. His postponement, however
was not taken as an indication that
,nything unusual had developed. but
merely that he did not wish TO de-
part until things are absolutely
Iafe."
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
ARBUCKLE TELLS
OF DEATH PARTY
Didn't Invite Miss Rape to
His Apartment, Comedian
Declares
CARRIED HER WHILE
SHE WAS HYSTERICAL

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 2s Omitted
Press) Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle.
famed comedian OF the movies now
on trial. charged with manslaughter
bundled his 240-pound form out Of
the defendants chair and ambled to
the witness stand.
He was suddenly called TO tell
the jury his version Of the death OF
Virginia Rappe. which he is accused
OF causing.
A dun rumble swept through the
court room as spectators shifted TO
a better view of the comedian.
Attorneys leaned back In their
chairs and tried 10 look unconcern-
ed. The jury strained forward.
frankly expectant.
Arbuckle walked 10 the stand. He
bumped into a chair and had diff
Guilty squeezing between two tables.
He seated himself carefully. pulling
up each trouscr leg.
He twisted his chair a couple OF
times and glanced at the defense
council table. II was the signal for
his lawyers 10 begin.
He testified as follows:
My name is Roscoe Arbuckle.
am a movie actor.
Virginia Rappe came TO my room
(Coninued on rsse Seven.).
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
NATIONAL PACKERS
STRIKE THREATENS

KANSAS CITY. Mo. Nov. 2s
Omitted Press) "A national strike
Of union packing employees was
threatened today Following a meet
ing at which 1000 union employees
of plants in Greater Kansas City
went on record demanding a walls
out because OF wage cuts, c. j..
Hayes. international president Of
the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and
Butchers Workers. declared that II
the same sentiment came from
meetings in other packing centers.
he would tissue strike order by
Thursday"
Although packer employees at the
meeting. which included representa-
tives OF all packer unions here yes
terday shouted demands for an "im-
mediate strike" Hayes and other off,
cials declared there would be no
walkout until a farmal strike order
was issued by the international
union.
The wage cut to which union en-
ployes objected. was accepted by
company unions" or associations OF
employees OF the "big FIVE" packing
plants.
In event union officials issue a
strike order the members OF the
company unions" who accepted tn,
wage cut are expected to remain or
the job. IL was said today.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
u. S. WILL NOT CANCEL PART OF WAR DEBT;
EXPECT JAPAN TO AGREE TO SHIP SCRAPPLNG
Chindd PoUer Behind Throne

TOKIO-Crown Prince Hirohito
regent OF Japan.
Niscount sutemi Chlnda, tho pow
er behind tho thronel
Count Chinda's position as adviser
10 the regent will equal IN import
ance and influence that Of the pre-
mier.
Count Chinda is 65. we'll versed IN
foreign affairs and an experienced
diplomat He was graduated from
an American university when ne was
25. entered the Japanese foreign Of
fee and made quick progress In
foreign diplomacy.
He became Minister 10 Brazil and
then to Russia. In recognition OF
his special services no was raised 70
the peerage.
In the last IS years. he acted as
AMBASSADOR TO Germany. to the
United States and TO Great Britain.
The new regent Is 90. At the
time OF his tour OF Europe recently
rumor had Il that he was being pre-
pared for the step which has just
been made.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
SHELOVES, HE
HATES, WHEY
TELLS COURT
Mrs. Aldridge Also Thinks
Hubby Treats Her Like
Dog"
PAID BETTER WHILE
SHE WORKED FOR HIM

"He is crazy about young girls
and doesn't want me; he has one Of
them In court with him now" Mrs.
Melvina Alridge asserted in NUM-
cipal Court this morning while tes-
tifyins against her husband, Will
liam Alridge, whom she charged
with non-support.
81 think the world OF him." she
declared. but / can tell by the way
he treats me that he hates me-"
Notwithstanding her avowed af-
fection for her husband, Mrs. Al
ridge told the court that she would
not return TO him, because Of the
manner in which he treated her. She
said he treated her during their
married life Of thirteen months du-
ration like a dog" continually up
braiding her, never taking her any
place, compelling her TO do prac-
tically all the work OF their large
boarding house and insumciently
providing for her.
Mrs. Alridge left her husband last
June but returned TO him after but
a brief estrangement. She left him
the last time about four weeks ago
and opened a boarding house in
Monroe street. below Tenth. She
was a widow and Alridge was di-
vorced from a first wife.
When questioned by Henry r.
Isaaes. attorney for Alridge, as 10
aer husbands treating her like a
dog, Mrs Alridge said that he yell
cd AZ her and at times would not
tcontinueG on page ,wol
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
CITY FIREMEN
PREPARED FOR
PAID SERVICE
Department Needs Only
Truck Crew to Complete
Personnel
INSTRUCTION SCHOOL
ATFRIENDSIIIP TONIGHT

One hundred and seventy-six
members OF the paid fire depart
ment have been appointed and will
assemble at their respective posts
Wednesday evening at G o'clock.
Chief Lutz has prepared his list OF
assignments. but until the Oepart-
ment OF Public Safety approves It.
the list will not be made public.
The engine companies will be
numbered from to 10. inclusive.
tho additional companies being
truck companies.
There are yet six members 10 be
appointed. but as they are intended
so man the trucks ordered. but not
expected to be delivered until the first
OF January. these appointments will
be held up until that time
a school for instruction for men who
have been appointed will begin at
7.30 this evening at the Friendship
Fire Company. Captain Umberkant
will have charge Of the school
The complete list Of firemen and
Continued on Page Ten.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
U.S.PLAN FOR
ship
PROGRAM WILL
BE Held To
Washington Tells Japan No
Mistake Has Been Made
In Calculations as to
Ratio
MAY SETTLE SHANTUNG
PROBLEM OUT OF COURT

A showdown between the
United states and Japan on
Limitation OF capital ships was
in the air as the arms confer
ence began its third week here
today. Delay in settling the
differences between the two
powers on the Japanese demand
for a higher ratio OF tonnage
than that allotted IN the Hughes
plan was ascribed 20 the Toxic
government rather than the
Japanese delegation here. As
Toxic has been heard from an
agreement Is looked for.
Settlement OF the Shantung
question "oht OF court" became
a possibility. Unless the Far
East committee insists on hand
ling the matter. Japan may also
withdraw her 81 demands on
China. and dcnounce the Anglo
japanese alliance.
American government ON
cials repudiated the suggestion
that this government is consid-
ering cancellation Of any part
OF the European war debt.
Discussion OF the Harding As
sociation OF nations today con-
tinue TO disclose objections from
Continued on Fasr TNSol
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
SAY KIDNAPPERS
Stole WOMAN
Miss Mary Contaro Carried
Away in Auto, Friends
Say
ASK POLICE TO
LOCATE HER

Mary Contaro. % years. OF 1897
West Eighth street is missing and
relatives have requested the police
TO assist them in a search for her.
The relatives say Mary was kidnap-
ped by five men in an automobile
early yesterday morning.
That the young woman was chased
along Eighth street by five men who
rr.w her INFO an automobile and
drove away, is the statement Of a
cousin Of the woman who viewed the
affair from a third story window OF
the Contaro home but he was un-
aware at the time that the young
woman was Mary.
According to the relatives OF the
woman she bid her family goodbye
saying she was going TO attend mass
1'his was AZ 6.45 o'clock. When she
failed 10 return home last night the
cousin who had seen five men chas-
Ing a girl related the occurrence.
Mary weighs about 10 pounds,
wears a black velvet suit. grey suede
shoes and stockings. and a red hat
with a long feather in II.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
MANY GOING
BACK TO WORK
EMPLOYMENT Bureau Finds
City Winning Against
Unemployment
/ 1928 OF 3,722
MEN GET JOBS

Total record today Of the Della
ware Public Employment Bureau.
which has been in existence a little
over two months. was as follows;
Placements. 1928 Applications
s.722.
These figures are regarded at the
bureau as proof that industrial COM
ditions IN wilmington are winning
steadily and that prosperity once
again is winning its own.
The records for the past week also
substantiate the final. record, show
ing that while 261 were registered.
255 were referred and 10 were
placed.
wilmington is in nowhere near
such position as it was painted, "
said Miss Katherine Smith. head Of
the Employment Bureau, today. I'm
fact. IL is coming across splendidly.
OF course. II weather conditions
would prove severe. Wilmington will
suffer. as will all other communi-
ties OF its size. but given fair
winter. Wilmington Will come
through wonderfully we'll"
The work OF the bureau this
morning tended to bear out the pre-
diction OF Miss Smith. In the mems
division only 46 were registered.
whereas. practically, the same num-
Der were placed. These latter in
cluded such skilled workers as ship
filters. acetyline welders.
Today's record for the Public Em-
ployment Bureau was as follows;
Men registered. 4e. Women regis
tered 6; referred and Is placed.
Referred. four. OF which number
three were laborers apd one skilled.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
JUDGE IN DOUBT
MALES GETS BENEFIT

Stating that he believed him to be
guilty. but that ne was not entirely
satisfied Of his guilt from the evi-
dence produced in court, Judge
Hastings, in Municipal Court this
morning. dismissed John Males on a
charge Of selling intoxicating liquor.
The evidence was heard about a
week ago. at which time the court
reserved decision
Judge Hastings warned the man
that II he were correct in his as
sumption that he was selling liquor
that he should cease his Illicit trade.
He said that he doubted. but sin
cerely hoped, that he was innocent
Of the charges made against him.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
u. S. Denies NelO Bid
For Trade With Russia

United States has made no new pro-
posals to Russia in any way looking
toward the resumption OF trade re-
lations since the note OF Secretary
OF state Hughes dated March 25. II
was believed Tchticherin was basing
his statement OF unofficial prere-
quisites" on this note which declared
before trade would be resumed Rus
sia must give definite assurances
that the following principles would
be observed by the soviet:
Protection Of life; strict observ-
ance of private property rights:
preservation Of the sanctity OF con-
tracts; establishment OF the right OF
labor 10 work freely
Secretary OF Commerce Hoover
denied that there was any trade or
other agreement pending with soviet
Russia or that any agreement OF
any kind was contemplated.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
3 KNOWN DEAD
IN THEATREFIRE
Seachers Dig in New Haven
Ruins Fearing Others
May be Lost
90 INJURED IN
FIGHTING WAY OUT

NEW HAVEN. Conn. Nov. %
Omitted Press) The smouldering
ruins Of the Rialto Theatre were
being dug up by searchers today in
the hunt for more victims OF the
fire which caused three known
deaths.
Others are believed to have per-
ished In tho blaze and their bodies
buried in the burning debris.
More than 60 persons wero in
jured In tho fight TO reach the exits
or seriously burned by the flames
which leaped through the theatre.
while 500 persons were watching
the moving picture exhibition.
The known dead arc:
Timothy J. Hanlan. New Haven.
an elderly woman. stockiiy built
and a young man about 20 years old.
Stage draperies were ignlted by
an incense pot and in a few sec
OF flames Panic prevailed and
those trapped IN the burning thea
tire dashed 10 the exits Terror was
added to the audience when a short
circuit OF wires Immediately after
the flames threw the house into
darkness.
A general fire alarm was turned
in and every available physician and
ambulance was rushed 20 the scene.
Persons crowded on the fire es-
capes only TO be driven back into
the flaming structure by dense
clouds Of smoke and leaping flames.
Firemen fought heroically TO save
the great mass from perishing. Many
who were saved had their clothes
burned from their podies.
Pending the verdict OF the Coro-
nor's jury. no arrests were made
A pail OF gloom was cast over New
Haven and the campus OF Yale Uni
versity by the tragedy.
Crowds gathered in the streets as
near the ruins as police would per-
NIT. to watch the grim work OF
searching the charied debris for the
bodies Of additional victims.
Hundreds Of persons telephoned
or visited the hospitals to inquire
CONTINUED on Page Two.)
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
cALANrHE LODGE MEETING.

Chancellor Commander Melvin F.
Anderson. OF Calanthe Lodge. No.
%. X. OF p. announces to the mem-
bership OF the lodge that the lodge
will open promptly at 7.30 D. M,
Tuesday evening All officers AMI
members are asked to comply with
this announcement.
All candidates who are prepared
90 take the rank OF esquire are re-
quested 10 be az the hall promptly at
o'clock so that the conferring OF
the degree will not be delayed.
Immediately after the lodge ses-
sion the room will be turned over 20
the degree team OF the dramatic sr-
der knights OF Khorassan. who will
rehearse for the ceremonial % be
given Saturday evening. December
3. in the auditorium OF Pythian
Castle.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28

Colonel George W. Sparks. state
Tax Commissioner and well-known
Republican, died at his home. 900
Van Buren street. last night. follow
ing a heart attack that came with
acute indigestion. Colonel Sparks
was 81 years old. He was the first
state tax commissioner under the
recently passed law, he having been
appointed by Governor Denney on
September 2S.
He had been in his usual health
during the day, but at o'clock last
evening complained Of pains about
the heart. Dr. George W. X. Forrest
was called in and prescribed for him.
continued IN Page TNvO.l
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
GERMANY READY
TO PROMISE PEACE

LONDON. Nov. 2s Omitted Press)
Germany is prepared to offer guar
antees that she has disarmed 10 allay
fears Of the French. according TO a
dispatch to the London Chronicle
from Berlin quoting an "oficial
statement from the German minis
try OF defense"
This taken as the German reply
10 the speech OF Premier BRAND be-
fore the Washington disarmament
conference in which the French
Premier pointed to a German miii-
tary menace" as the reason for
France refusing TO substantially re-
duce her armies.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
THIS TROUBLE AT CLIMAX.

When arraigned in Municipal Court
this morning on a charge OF breach
OF the peace toward his wife. Albert
Kula pleaded guilty, but the case was
continued until December by Judge
Hastings.
The couple have been having trou-
bic for some time, II is said. and
their affairs reached a climax Sat
urday night when Kula is alleged to
have struck his wife.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
Free Theatre Tickets

Theatre invitations (war tax paid.
are extended through the Journal Gas
sIfied Department today-l7ok for your
name today In the Classified Advs-
for a showing Tuesday OF
ANITA STEWART. N
s'pLAYTHfNGS OF DESTINY"
AT THE ARCADIA,
AND
PRISCILLA DEAN. IN
CONFLICT"
AT THE MAJESTIC.
SEE PAGE IL TODAY.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
DEATH OF MISS NJ. A. DwYrR.

Miss Margaret A. Dwyer. daughter
Of the late Patrick and Rose Dwyer.
died at her home S04 Jefferson
street, late Saturday. She was a
member OF the Ladies' Catholic
Benevolent Legion. Her funeral
win be held Wednesday morning
with services at the Cathedral
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
CHARGED WITH NoN-sUPPoRr

Hearing in the case Of Albert c..
Anthony, charged with non-support
Of his wife and one child, was con-
tinued until tomorrow morning by
Judge Hastings. in Municipal Court
this morning, at the request Of the
defendant. who stated that he want
e , to have witnesses summoned.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
DEATH OF HENRY a. ENos

Henry A. Enos. a well-konwn re-
tired farmer OF Summit Bridge.
died late Friday. lie was % years
old. His funeral will be held from
the home OF his sister. Mrs. Mary +.
Alrichs, at Summit Bridge. tomor-
row morning at 10 O'Clock, with in
terment at Odessa.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
Smile Awhile

NEW YORK.-Gabong. an
orang-outang OF Bronx zoo. has.
a passion for turning on spigots.
Within as hours he pried up
cage floor. pried loose wall
plates and jimmied a skylight,
seeking his beloved faucets.
NEW York.-James Milo. 81.
who sold his blood in q trans
fusion operations. was arrested
as a drug addict Doctors are
wondering whether those who
have his blood in their veins
will become addicts.
CHICAGO. - James Buffers
sore rib betrayed him. his wife
said. when he complained 1
knew he had been hugging that
wealthy widow again" she
stated. Butler has eloped with
the widow. she told police.
CHICAGO.-John Sturm. ac-
cording to police, rode from
Chicago TO his home In Evan
ston FIVE times in a taxi. Each
time he eluded the driver. hid
ing in his home and evaded
paying the bin. The sixth time
the driver captured him and
took him TO Jail.
Taxi" shouted Sturm out on
bond.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
nrLEY NoT EscAPEp PRIsoNER

John Riley, who was arrested on
Saturday while sleeping in a box car
on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
near Elsmere. and who was detained
by the police on suspicion OF his be-
Ing an escaped prisoner from Media
jail. has been released.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
Child NEGRESS
HIS ACCUSER
15-Year-Old Girl Says White
Youth Attacked Her
On Road
RUSH HIM TO JAIL
AFTER HASTY TRIAL
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
BLACKBIRD. Nov. 2s.-Purnen
German. a young white man living
on a farm near here with his father.
was given a hasty trial before Mag
istrate Richard Hodgson at Towns
end yesterday morning and held
under $500 bail for the Court Of
oyer and Termincr on a charge Of
attempted criminal assault on Myrtle
Townsend a 15-year-old Negrtss.
last Tuesday. The authorities were
on the lookout for German and he
was apprehended by Constable
Cochran on Saturday night AS
feeling was running high in this To-
cality against the youth It was de-
cided TO hold the trial on Sunday
After the hearing German was re-
moved to the New Castle County
Workhouse. He refused 10 give bail.
The alleged attack occurred near
Green Springs while the girl was on
her way home from school She
told the authorities she had been
followed several times recently by
German and that when he met her
this time he drew a revolver. She
made her escape, however.
AS the Townsend girl and German
live on neighboring farms. she had
no trouble Identifying him as her as
sailant. At the hearing yesterday
she was positive in her Identification.
German. who is % years old, did not
have anything to say for himself.
At the New Castle County Work
house today it was said that Cor
man was admitted yesterday but
that the charge against him is as
sault with attempt to kill.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
Try This on Him

A bridge is 70 feet long and
90 feet wide. A man stands at
one end. at the right side, his
wife at the other end, on the
same side. and his cousin di-
rectly in the middle OF the
bridge. Who is the man nearer
to?
Answer TO Saturdays: Holes.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
CORN SHOW AT NEWPORT.

Delaware Grange at Newport will
have corn show tonight, when
prizes will be awarded for the best
czhibite.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
ANNOUNCEMENT

Andy di Geneva, barber. OF 10
East Eighth. announces reduction
in prices On and after Monday Mo-
vember 2S, Shaving, 20c; haircut
ing 4Oc.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
TOT CUTS CHEEK IN FALL.

Harold Reynolds. years. 1908
East Twenty-second street, was
treated at the Della ware Hospital.
yesterday afternoon for iacerations
OF the right cheek received By a fk4
on the pavement near his hon>A
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
Snot0 Along Border

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Nov.
2S Omitted Press) The storm
centering over West Virginia is
moving northeastward, the
Weather Bureau reported to-
day. It is attended by general
rains east OF the Mississippi
river and SHOWS along the bor-
der from Lake Superior east
ward to the Canadian maritime
provinces, the bureau stated.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
OLD swEDEs, PACKAGE PARTY.

The Women's Auxiliary OF Old
swedes Church. will hold a package
party and bake sale at s o'clock
Thursday evening in the parish
house.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
sun AND TIDE.

sun rises A. NJ.
sun sets ................4.3 p. NJ.
Head OF Christiana 81.
High water. 1925 A. NJ. 1855 p. NJ.
Low water o.. $40 A. NJ. 6.1O p. NJ.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
LOST

BOX-Containing diamond ring gentle
mans. three initials. engraved in
side, on Friday afternoon. on Eighth
street, near Washington. Reward Re-
turn to Evening Journal Office. n0v2S-it
Continued on Page Eleven.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28

Use Glover Dairy SAFE MILK"
for the school child's body and
mind builder. Phone 154e-I541.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28
TODAY's Temperatures

At The Evening Journal ONCE.
500 a. MO 1901 p. MO
1000 A. MO 100 p. NJ. 40
Evening journal., 1921-11-28

MOSCOW. Nov 2s (United
Press). - Gorg Tchitcherin soviet
Minister OF Foreign Affairs. in N
exclusive Interview with the United
Press today. declared America has
''unohciaily" prescribed three pre-
requisites to establishing negotia-
tions with Russia.
The soviets are prepared TO oner
these guarantees, he said
The unofficial demands Of Amer
lea. Tchitcherin said, are;
/. That America must he con
vinced a stabilized government has
been established in Russia.
2. That the soviets recognize pri-
vate property rights.
3. The assurance that no rterror
exists under the soviet rule.
Tchitcherin did not give th'
source OF this unofficial" demand
from the United States government
He outlined the proposals in explain
ing reports Of several days ago tina
a Russian mission might be sent q
Washington" to negotiate trade re
lations.
Evening journal., 1921-11-28

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2s. - Rus
sian soviet leaders are starting an
other movement looking toward the
establishment OF trade relations
with the United states. State De-
partment officials believed today.
This belief was indicated after Of
fcials were shown United Press dis
patches from Moscow. which quoted
soviet Foreign Minister Tchucherin
as stating the United States had
"unoficially prescribed three pre-
requisites 10 tho establishment OF
negotiations with Russia.
II was stated officially that the