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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-06
SNOW BABY UNVEILS
MONUMENT TO PEARY
President and Cabinet Attend
Dedication Of Memorial to
Arctic Explorer.

by Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Washington. April 6.-President and
Mrs. Harding. members Of the cabi-
net and other high officials. as well
as Arctic explorers. joined in tribute
70 the memory of Rear Admiral
Robert f. Peary today when a me
mortal was placed at his grave in
Arlington National Cemetery by the
National Geographic Society. Sec
retary DENLY and Assistant Secretary
Roosevelt. and Gilbert Grosvenor,
president of the Geographic Society.
were on the program for addresses.
The memorial of white Maine
granite. Of Admiral Peary's own de-
sign, was unveiled by Mrs. Edward
Stafford. who as Marie Peary. was
known as the snow baby" because
she was born farther north than any
other white child. Matt Henson. the
only member OF Peary's party TO ac-
company him on the last leg OF the
dash for the pole. was among the
honor guests. as were Roald Amund-
sen, Nilhalmur Stefansson and Cap
tain Robert 4. Bartlett. the explorers.
The memorial consists of a huge
oblate spheroid OF granite OF the
earth'S shape. resting on a massive
base. The symbolic design OF the
monument was conceived BY Admiral
Peary during his last Illness and sue~
gestions Tor it We're dictated 10 his
wife, herself an Arctic traveller too.
within three weeks before his death.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-06
y. A. COLLINS HOME.
Levy Courtman Leaves Hospital After
Seven Weeks

After being an inmate OF the JEFF
ferson Hospital Philadelphia. FOR
seven weeks, Levy Court Commis.
sioner Sherburne a. Collins returned
to his home, al Townsend. Yesterday
afternoon. Levy Court Commission
ers Albert Stetser Harley j. Stra-
horn and Boyd Mccoy motored to
Philadelphia 10 see him leave the hos
pital. and County Assessor William
A. Scoot accompanied him from Phil
adelphia to Townsend by train. Al
though Mr.. Collins health is improv-
ing, no will probably not be able 70
attend the Levy Courts session next
Tuesday and the deadlock on the
election of road Supervisors will likely
continue.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-06
OPERATORS SHIFT
BLAME FOR STRIKE
TO UNION WORKERS
Head Of Mine Owners Declares
Lewis is Using Walkout as
Smoke Screen.
"MEN BROKE CONTRACTS"
~ Associated Press to Every Evening.

By Associated Press D. Every Evening
Pittsburg. Pa. April 6.--(2.30 .. md
The Pittaburg Coal Producers As~
ISOLATION today declined the invitation
of Chairman Noland, ~ the Houss
Labor Committee. to meet with the
opera tors # Ohio. Indiana and Illinois
and the officers of the United hin.
Workers for conference on the coal
strike in Washington. April 10.
we desire n say that We have 1en-
nitely and finally determined ws
will not again participate iri p so-cail~
ID Central Competitive Field COM
ference.
We have already notified the secr.-
tary of labor Of our determination and
the reasons therefor" said the tsie~
gram sent to Mr. Nolan.
Washington. April s--The strike ~
It has affected the bituminous field ~
central ennsylvanis, was blamed on
the miners today by r r.. Watkins.
president Of the Operators Ar~ocis-
ton there. who declared tho break
wp due n the positive refusal of ths
miners union TO negotiate with EN-
ployers. lie vas appearing before N.
House labor COMMITTEES. which has
heard tho unions nat'onsi sders de-
clare the strike was occseioned ~
refusal of the operators 20 negotiate
/ for new wage contract,
Mr. Watkins said that nofwithetand-
/ ing the refusal 0f mine owners IN IlIi-
/ nois. ohio. Indiana and Western Penn
/ sylvania 10 enter q national conferences
with the union, the men we're "repu-
! dating their own principles Of collec-
! tive bargaining and violating their
/ own contracts by refusing themselves
. 10 negotiate with operators in dis-
I tricts outside Of the central Id"
The result of the unions action. n.
said had been 10 take AZ 600 coal
I mines in central Pennsylvania out on
a strike in gross breach Of faith and
] contract"
John L. Lewis. president OF the
United Mine Workers, Mr.. Watkins
said. was using the smoke screen Of
accusation against Pitteburg and ohio
operators, q familiar piece Of union
strategy" in making their refusal to
meet the union an excuse 70 csn ma
l tiOnal strike.
Mr.. Lewis dares 10 try and confuse
the public" ne added. charging fur
ther that the calling Of national
strike over a central field wss Itself
A violation OF contract"
! Speaking for himself, he said h.
"preterrsd 70 bargain collectively with
a responsible and proper labor orga nj
z1tion over wages. and the operators
for whom I sneek X have done SO for 2.
! years"
Pittshurg. April 6.--An answer ,,
the invitation Of Chairman Nolan. o
the House labor committee to repre
sentatives Of the PittsburE Coal Pro
ducers Association TO meet viii
, United Mine Workers officials II
Washington. was expected 10 be for
warded to Washington today. No indi
cation Of the nature of the reply wa
Continued on page 6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-06
WORKMEN BURNED.
when Hammer Strikes Blasting Pow
der Causing Explosion.

Burned about the hands. arms and
face when he struck a stick of blast
Ing powder. Samuel Philips. As years
old, OF 1901 Howland street is in a
serious condition at the Delaware
Hospital.
Philips was engaged in the work Of
tearing down part of the old wall of
the Washington Fire House, French
street, above Third. which is being
rebuilt. He had been drilling several
holes in the wall preparatory for a
blast. Sticks OF the powder, IL was
stated. had been placed an each hole
by Philips. One OF the sticks of DOW
DER. according to other employees wa.
exploded when hammer used by
Philips accidentally fell from his hands.
In the explosion that followed Philips
was thrown for some distance.
Howard Stewart. another man en-
ployed on the work picked the injured
man up and summoned the police am
hulance. AT the hospital today it was
stated that Philips may be a patient
at the institution for some ime TO
come.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-06
ARBUCKLE INNOCENT,
HE INSISTS TO Jury
Declares His Act Was One of
Mercy and Not of Evil
Intent.
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.

10y ASSotAaletl i'EfNS 10 fsFfFF f4NeninE.
San Francisco. April 6-Roscoe
CFattyJ Arbuckle. testifying N his
own defense yesterday. declared that
It was an act of mercy and not Of evil
intent toward Miss Virginia Rappe.
which precipitated him into the DIFF
ficulties leading TO manslaughter
charge against him as a result Of her
death.
II found Miss Rappe III on the floor
If my bath" he said. in describing in
cidents Of the hotel party. Il asked
her II I could help her and carried her
to a bed. Later told the other guests
that she was IN. Stir later I called a
physician 10 attend her"
He explained that he came to San
Francisco two days before the party
/ purely for pleasure
II had a new car to try" he said.
He denied acquaintance with several
guests at the party. but Miss Rappe.
he said ne had known for Eve years.
He also denied acquaintance with Jess
Norgaard, who testified that while ne
was watchman at a Culver City mo-
ton picture studio, Arbuckle attempt
ed to bribe him with a "hstful OF
greenbaCks" for the key TO Miss
/ Rappes room.
At the behest OF his counsel Ar
buckle detailed the incidents Of the
party, saying he had no knowledge
t1at Miss Rappe was in his room when
he entered to dress for another en-
gagement. lie acknowledged the
presence Of much liquor and his ap-
pearance in pajamas and lognging
robe
( The only threat. vocal or otherwise
at the party was uttered by himself
when he told Mrs, Bambina Maud Del.
( mont 20 Shut up, or I will throw YOU
out of the window" he said. adding
/ that II was made because she opposed
/ his efforts to aid the suffering Miss
/ Rappe. lie told OF assisting a hote
attache 90 carry Miss Rappe into an
other room. where she could receive
( better attention.
ArbuCNle said that although ne knew
Miss Rappe 20 be unconscious he went
/ 10 The hotel ballroom after the marty
and danced untn after midnight.
Avbuckie's testimony occupied three
/ hours. the cross-examination con-
II otiAA't-AN wv tiAaAA AN tA LAAk LafllE. ne
I witness was dressed in sombre blue.
lie smiled as ne took the stand. bat
appeared bored at some points ia the
. tross-eNamination.
ArhuclSle WAS followed on the stand
hy Mrs. Virginia Breig. secretary to
/ pr. Francis Wakefield. at whose sani-
tarium Miss Rappe died September 3
Mrs Breig testified that che went 10
Miss Isappe's room the morning Of the
day she died 90 present the patient
with q bill she said Miss tappe look
ed at the bill ana said she really should
not pay Il a. he was responsible for
my being here,
Then Mrs. Breig testified Mis-.
Rappe accused Arbuckle OF attackine
her.
Defense counsel, after Mrs. Breig',
appearance on the stand. moved tina,
her evidence be- stricken from IN.
record on the ground THAI no prone,
foundation had been laid for its in
production.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-06
!
OPERATORS CLAIMS
READY BY SATURDAY
Union to Finish Its Side Of
Wage Controversy Tomor-
row Night.
By Associated Press to Every Evening

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
New York. April G. Week end ses-
sions of the anthracite miners and
operators sub committee on wage
contract negotiations were agreed on
by both parties today In an endeavor
80 settle the hard coal strike.
John l.. Lewis. president of the
United Mine Workers, was at the
head Of the union delegation on the
committee and the miners predicted
they would complete their case by to-
morrow night. The operators. who
have retained a formidable staff of
economic research experts. announced
they would he ready by that time 70
support their demands for decroRse in
miner wages.
Reports that the state Of PennsyI-
vania had called on tho union To fur
nish fire fighters for another mine
conflaRration. which broke out yester-
day. were verified by William J. Bren-
nan president Of District Number !,
/ Of Scranton.
Mr., Brennan said he would seek
lpermission Of the subcommittee to-
day to detail the necessary number of
fire fighters at once.
The fire, which is the fourth for
which help has been sought since the
strike began April is az the Lee Col
lieries at Wilkes Barre. according Il
Mr.. Brennan. The only way it can be
subdued. he says. will be bv sinking
% new shaft directly into the heart NJ
the blaze. Several hundred men prob
ably will be required for this job.
Three other fires also are beinp
sought by the union men: one al
/ Wilkes Barre and two In the scran.
ton district.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-06
ADAIR RETAINS COUNSEL.
VIII be Defended by R. G.. Harman at
May Term OF Court.

Robert Adair. who has been indicted
on charge OF embezzlement by at
torney. personally entered a plea Of
not guilty before Judge Harrington in
Court OF General Sessions today. The
court entered a plea Of not guilty for
Mr.. Adair several days ago when the
accused attorney declined 10 plead
"on advice of counsel"
Mr.. Adair asked for a continuance
Of the case until the May term Of
court. The State consented 10 such n
continuance. provided Mr.. Adair. II he
has any further papers 10 file which
would delay the trial. file them by
o'clock this afternoon
It was made known in court today
by Mr.. Adair that he will be repre-
scented at his trial by Robert G. Har-
man.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-06
HADDOCKs GETS CONTRACT.
win Build $4,000 Addition to tn
Masonic Home.

w. & H HaddocA & Co were the
successful bidders for the construction
of the new building OF the Masonic
Home and for providing alterations to
the present building The plans were
made by Clarence II. Hope.
The proposals were opened yester-
day. there being 10 bidders altogether.
The successful offer was S64 ,037. Work
will be begun at an early date, the
contract having been awarded.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-06
WILLIAM MIDLAM TO
LEAVE WORKHOUSE
Letter OF Attorney-General
Brings Recommendation
From State Board.

Special Dispatch o. Every Evening
Dover, April 6.--At the monthly
meeting Of the Board of Pardons today
the application for n pardon recon
mendstlon for Peter Greece. notice Of
which had been given. was withdrawn
In the case of William Mldlam. who
10 serving two years in the work
house, charged with breaking and en-
tering cigar store AZ Eighth and
Market streets. Wilmington. I'm 1920.
with three other men.zaWalter J.
Murphy. william ". Wright and
Leonard Sukowsky, an unconditional
pardon was recommended without n
hearing. due Go n letter received from
Attorney General Townsend. reading
as follows: "In connection with tho
application of one Mi1lam for pardon
want 60 advise you as follows: At
the time Midlam was convicted my
self and my deputies were entirely
now In the matter Of criminal prose-
cutions Midlam was indicted along
with Sukowsky. Murphy and Wright.
sukowsky and Murphy undoubtedly
were tho riugleaders of the crowd,
hut we did not Know u at the time.
We would have undoubtedly prefer
red. had We known IL. To have taken
Midlam apd Wright as state Witnesses
to prosecute the other two Richard
Sellars. who wants to take Midlam "a
work for him, Is a high class gentle
man. Midlam worked for Sellars for
a considerable timee and Sellars did
all he could to assist Midlam at the
trial. | never place myself In position
Of recommending a pardon and do not
DO SO In this particular case. but II
other matters operate sufficient In his
favor the two subjects | have dis
cussed should also operate the same
way"
Midam was represented by Ward
Gray and Neary and h. f.. Berl.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-06

Automobile thieves invaded Rich
urdson Park on Tuesday night and
stole an automobile from H. Il. Collins.
a member of the jewelry firm
OF Collins and Myer. l0l
West Eighth street, This Is the first
automobile to he stolen from a Rich
ardson Park garage. The lock on the
garage door was pried of. The stolen
machine Is 1917 model Ford tour
ing car. with license number 1877.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-06
GUESTS or HONOR AT
BRIDGE DEDICATION

Washington Street Bridge
Commission Is arranging 20 in
vite a few prominent citizens to
make short addresses at the Of
fetal ceremonies In connection
with the dedication Of Washing
ton Memorial Bridge. ana is arr
Ringing for special guests. in
cluding State and local officials.
Veterans Of the Mexican War,
II any. veterans Of the Civil
War. veterans Of the Spanish
War. and Gold star Mothers and
relatives Of those who lost their
lives In the World War, will be
invited az guests Of honor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-06
GENOA ENJOYS URGED
TO ARRIVE BY SUNDAY
Lloyd George Expected in Paris
to Confer With Poincare
Tomorrow.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Genoa. April 6.--Foreign Minister
Schanzer has Hrged the chief delegates
of the allied powers to be here by sun
day for meeting preliminary TO the
economic and financial conference,
which opens Monday.
NJ. Schauzer acted on the suggestion
of David Lloyd George. British prime
minister.
Premier Facta will attend the con
terence for about a week. after which
he will return to Rome. leaving NJ
Schanzer 20 direct the work Of tho
sessions.
Paris April 6.-PrIme Minister
Lloyd George Of Great Britain. who
will arrive in Paris tomorrow after
noon on his way 20 Genoa, will have a
talk with Premier Poincare at the
foreign office. II is understood the pre-
miers viii discuss matters connected
with the Genoa gathering. the Ger
man attitude on the reparations is-
sue. and the subject Of the inter-al-
lied debts
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-06
knights Of Pytblas Plan Excursion.

The first meeting of the excursion
committee of the local X. of p. was
held Tuesday. night. The following
officers were elected: Chairman. James
n. Wharry; secretary, Daniel S.
Ziegler; treasurer. Mrs. Ann Perry.
June % has been suggested as the
date for the annual excursion.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-06
Scores Race Track.


AT n meeting last night Of the local
Boy Scouts of America nearly dozen
merit badges were awarded by the
Court Of Honor. A badge in poultry
culture was awarded TO Ernest ].
Soloway, Jr.. II years old, a patrol
leader In Troop 81. The other merit
badges granted 10 the various scouts
comprised automobiling, athletics,
photography and pathtinding.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-06
AmnsemeutS Tonight

PlayhQuse-M Mercadante ora;orio
Queen-'Travelin' on .
Majestic" Shame 80
Arcadia--'.rhe Lotus Eater
strand Across the Divide o.,
Savoy-"Why Announces yo,,-
rage" '"H har-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-06
Married hy the Mayor.

RaTaello Cappollo OF Newport and
Angelina Defalco of 11l5 Oak street
were married 10y tho mayor in his
Office on Tuesday, with civil ceremony.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-06
Magistrate Broman NOT III.

A recent report that Magistrate
Lawrence Broman was seriously H.
and would possibly require hospital
treatment was denied today by the
magistrate.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-06
Theo. w, Francis Ill.

Theodore w. Francis chief clerk
of the County Board Of Assessment.
is confined to his home by an attack
of rheumatism.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-06
Col. Chaytor's Condition Critical.

The condition cf Colonel Armon ID,
Chaytor Of 120 Concord avenue. who
has been sick for several weeks. was
very critical at noon today
-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-06

The large marble pillars in the old
lobby OF the Hotel du Pont are being
polished and given darker appear
AnSa
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-06
CALL 27o4

If you have rubbish or waste
that Is menace either 10
health, safety or pride, call 2794
and the same will be removed.
If you know of lot that
needs to have the rubbish clear
ed off, call 2794 and give the
information.
For all particulars about
Clean-Up Week. call 2794.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-06
IRISH FREE STATE
MENACEO BY ARMY
Of THE REPUBLIC
Clashes Between Factions Are
Causing Deep Apprehension
in London.
ELECTION MAY GO OVER
3y Associated rress 10 Every Evening
BRIGHTER PEACE HOPE.
SAYS ULSTER PREMIER

Belfast. April $50 p. M Sir
James Craig, the Ulster premier,
announced in the Ulster parlia-
ment late today in the course of
a statement on the criminal pro-
cedure hill. that he had just had
further assurances that the other
side" intended 10 enforce peace
themselves. and tho prospects
Seemed to he even better than yes
terday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-06

Say 1t with Cloved Dairy Safe Min,
and Butter. Phone 15l0-l5il,--Ady,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-06

cedure hill. that he had just had
further assurances that the other
side" intended 10 enforce peace
themselves. and the prospects
Seemed to he even better than yes
terday.
Dublin, April 6.-One hundred
young mon from Tralee. proceeding to
Dublin 10 join the Free state army
were intercepted today at Mallow,
county Cork, where they were to
change trains. by strong party Of
Republicans A clash occurred in
which il is reported one of the Free
state recruits was wounded.
All the Free States men were then
arrested and taken tn the barracks
at Duttevant, County Cork.
London. April Indications that
tho situation in Ireland Is becoming
da ngerous In consequence Of the grow
ing antagonlsm OF tho Republicans to-
ward the supports OF The Free state
are given i'm newspaper dispatches re-
ceived hero
Hostile demonstrations by the revolt.
Ing section Of the Irish Republican
army against the I. X. A. regulars
have been reported with increasing
frequency I'm tho last few days. these
are often accompanied by shootins
and the seizure Of free state property
hut there have been no serious casual
/ ties. nor clashes on any Considera biz
scale
/ The supposltion in some quarterl
/ Is that the seceding members of IN,
army arc trying to provoke retalia-
/ tion. n 60. they have thus far failed
although the succession of aegravat
! lne Incidents has created n dangeroui
/ iensiou.
! Dublin seems little better Informed or
these occurrences than London, an,
reports conflict there, az here. It il
stated on one hand that the provision
al Free State government is yer.
anxious concerning the situation
which is said. may result IN Cancellinl
the arrangements for the elections he
cause of the fear that they would b
so influenced by the Republican ter
ibfiNWt tHaN the NtfUN'L Wputu y
worthless as an expression Of rea
public opinion.
on the other hand. II Is declared
that the recent behavior Of the Re
publican troops has caused such
rallying Of the population TO the sup
port Of the government that gunner
would not be likely 10 control tn
elections.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-06
Weather Forecast

BY Associated Press to Ever Evening
for Delaware, forecast
Unsettled. with probably fair to,ioh.
ana Friday slowly rising temperafnrs
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-15
STONINCTON

At several churches here Sunday srr.
cial sermons were preached on Mothers
day. Many carnations were Disposed OF
by florists here and the flower was worn
by many.
The old time minstrel show which eave
a performance Friday evening here rnadr
up Of local talent under the direction Of
Thomas O'Conneu is to be repeated IN
Borough hall for the benefit OF James
Harvey post. No. 4s. A /. Friday even
ing's performance proceeds are to 20 10
the Community association. About 500
was taken in.
The farmers in this section do not 20
on daylight time but keep TO what they
term Gods time" A business man who
had occasion to go up into the farming
district the last week was obliged 10 wait
an hour to see the man in question. a.
the gentleman went to his place at the
appointed time by what is used in Ston-
ington, namely, daylight saving time. and
the farmer was not at home until the
time appointed by standard. This makes
it bad for those having business with the
farmers here
The trees are beginning to put on for
age and blossom out, this being a back
ward season for Stonington.
Oscar, Clifford and Everett James 81
Cliff street motored to Hope Valley sat
urday, where they were joined BY their
brother, Leon James, and started a Iarrs
garden.
Mr.. and Mrs. George D. Bradley speut
the week end in Providence and Boston.
|: George Foy spent the week end at &c.
dar Manor. L. /, guest Of his daughter
and her family.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-15
JUST ARRIVED.

Niy horses are here on time ana tbev
are a nice iot-hig ones. light ones. and
rfluis, single and IN pairs all ready 10
30 20 work Prices low for the kind
-lnc and see them. Tel. $3.50.
ELMER X. PERSON.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-15

Canaan.--Mr. and Mrs. Ezra B. Hunt
ley Of Church street celebrated thelr
sSth wedding anniversary, Sunday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-15
CHAPLIN

Sarah Lawton, 20. resident OF South
Chaplin for many years. who had been
seriously I'll for several weeks was tax
en- to st. Joseph's hospital wIllimautic,
Wednesday afternoon and died at mid
night. Her illness started with grip
pneumonia developed causing her death.
She was born June 2Tth. 1s4s. 80 was
nearly "a. She was the granddauxh-
ter OF a, soldier OF the Revolution Miss
Bawton had been a member OF the Sec
ond Baptist church. Holyoke. Mas. for
many years, uniting with the church
when about Is. She and the late Mrs
Nancy E. Lamphear, were the primo
movers in the erecESnsIof the Christian
Mission chapel at South Chaplin about
80 years ago and they were faithful
workers in keeping Up and sustaining the
Sunday school and other services held
in the chapel during all these years. The
funeral of Miss Lawton was ATTENDED
at the chapel at South Chaplin Sunday
afternoon at o'clock. Burial was N
the Chewing eemetery. Miss L1awton
leaves a sister. Mrs. Mary Weir Of Rock
vile and three nephews-