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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
LONDON GRAYELY ANXIOUS
OVER BORDER DISORDER

London, May 31.-A serious view is
taken of the halt in the negotiations
between the British and Irish delega-
OF today's newspapers. Some describe
tions by most Of the political experts
IL as a complete deadlock.
II was generally expected the Irish
leaders would return to Dublin today
in preparation FOR Fridays meeting
OF the Dali Eireann. and 1t is thought
IN some quarters that the negotiations
may be suspended pending their re-
turn to London.
Meanwhile the restiveness among
the parliamentarlans desiring a quick
settlement increases and there is an
indication OF a tendency among the
coalition conservatives to move toward
the side OF the more extreme Union
lists.
Among the many UucOnfirmed rum
Ors afioat in London today was one
that the government contemplates
holding a general election on the Irish
question. The anxiety over the stu
alton on the Fermanagh border is
unallayed. although nothing has been
added 10 late reports that the Irish
Republican army forces were vel
within Ulster territory and engaged IN
consolidating the ground won.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
TWO NEGROES DEAD,
OUTCOME Of FIGHTS
ON MEMORIAL DAY
Leroy Seabrook Shot and
James Smith Succumbs to
Sundry Stab Wounds.
SOME ARRESTS WERE MADE

Quavels during crap games In the
opinion OF the police. were responsible
for the deaths OF two Negroes in Will
minEton yesterday. Leroy Seabrook
wns shot to death on the doorstep OF
his home. 2l9 Orange street. about
11.s0 last night, and James Smith OF
Curlctt street near Lombard died on
the way to the Delaware Hospital from
etab wounds
Smith was found by Patrolmen
Snyder In the yard OF No. 20 School.
Twelfth and Poplar streets. about 3
o'clock yesterday afternoon in a pool
OF blood from deep stab wounds on his
forehead. left arm and side.
David Bradley, colored. said 10 have
confessed TO the police to shooting Sea
brook. was captured by Patrolmen
John J. Moran and John J. McKeown
while attempting to escape. Three
Negroes. suspected OF knowing who
stabbed Smith. arc In custody and the
arrest of the actual slayer ie expected
today.
Six witnesses 10 the shooting on
Orange street giving the names Of
Ernest Blackston, Moses Scott. James
Harper. Henrietta Scott. Margaret
Harper and Mary Bradley. the ac-
cused mans wife, were held in $500
bail as witnesses at the request OF As-
slstant City Solicitor Green In Munici-
| pal Court today. Bradley was held
without bail pending an inquest by the
| Coroner's jury.
Policemen Moran and McKeown
were standing at Second and ShipIey
streets when the sound Of four shots
attracted their attention. Starting in
the direction from which the sound Of
| the shots came they encountered
Bradley running down Second street.
Moran drew a revolver and halte,
Bradley. who surrendered without a
struggle
| In hadleys coat pocket was found
.SS caltbre revolver. In the chambers
four discharged shells were found.
Bradley. according to the two police
men. confessed 20 killing Seabrook
but said the latter started the qua rrej
y crap game was I'm progress in the
| house when the two men began &C
cusing each Other of cheating. Bradley
claims that Seabrook drew knife
and started TO attack him, pursuing
him as far as the door, where ne drew
revolver and fred four shots. The
four bullets struck Seabrook in the
abdomen and death was instantaneous
! According to the suspects arrested
In connection with the death OF Smith.
crap game was in progress when a
dispute arose and knives we're drawn.
When ii was found that Smith was
seriously hurt the crap players scat
tered. The ambulance was Immediate
ly summoned and Smith placed in 1t.
but he expired on his way 10 the hos
pitsl.
Coroner Isaac s. Bullock will hold
an inquest on the death OF the two
men on Thursday night At that time
( inquests Will also he held in the case
OF Charles Raymond, an alleged
suicide; and that OF John T. RICHTER
who died from injuries received in a
fall down a flight of stairs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
WARNING |RISHMEN
DIGGING IN READY
FOR BORDER BATTLE
UIsteritss Fortifying With Sand
bags Against impending At
tacks by Republicans.
MANY INCENDIhRY FIRES
~ Ar.ociated Press 70 Every Evening.

Py Associated Press % Every Evening
Belfast. May 3t--Tension along
the parts of the Ulster free state bor-
der still ran high today, although lit
tie additional fighting was reported up
TN noon. Each side apparently was
occupied with taking mea sures for
protection against possible attacks.
At Strabane which II just across the
Ulster border from Lifford. the in
habitants were particularly busy in
taking measures FOR protection. The
inhabitants Of Bridge street. which Is
exposed 70 Free State fire. were filling
bags along the river for protection Of
their homes. lister special constables
have taken up positions at Camers
Hump, which are fortlfying with sand
bags.
People entering Strabane from Free
State territory have 10 undergo vigor-
GUS questioning. An astonishod
American traveller today was obliged
20 open his luggage and satisfy the
curiosity OF the Ulster forces. The
IAfrord church towers. u became
known today. were considerably dam
aged during Yesterdays firing.
Members of the military forces on
the Fermanagh- Donegal border came
under range OF heavy machine gun
FIRE from across the frontier at Pot
tigOe yesterday and two soldiers at
tached to the Enniskillen garrison
were wounded. one seriously.
Two girls were wounded during the
firing here late last night. a number
OF incendlary Ares also were reported.
a constable died of wounds received
Monday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
HOOVER ASKS COAL
OPERAT ORS TO SET
FAIR RATE FOR FUEL
Anxious to Prevent Repetition
Of Proflteering That Fol-
lowed Last Strike.
IS ACTING FOR PRESIDENT

ny Associated rress to Every Evening.
Washington. May si.-Secretary
Hoover today assumed tho responsible
ity for fixing reasonable price on
spot coal during the continuance Of
the coal strike.
Opening the conference here today
OF union and non-union operators in
the producing fields. Mr.. Hoover de
clared that any agreement between the
operators looking toward the fixing
OF the price of coal. even II In tho in
terest Of tho public would he Illegal.
and thereafter he asked the individual
operators to agree with him upon n
reasonable price for coal In their re-
spective districts.
Continued on page &,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31

London, May 3f-winston Spencer
Churchill. secretary for the colonies,
asserted in the House of Commons to
day that the agreement reached be-
tween the political factions In southern
ireland. last Saturday strikes directly
at the provisions Of the AngiO-Irfsn
treaty.
No ono disputed. said mo secretary.
that the wish Of the Trish people was
reconciliation which would give Ire
land her freedom. her place in tbs
world, and the hope ot final unity. Up
to ten days 20 the leaders Of the pro-
visional government had appeared 20 b.
resolved 10 march steadily forward
through free election. and put down,
II necessary by force. and put down,
who tried 10 prevent them.
The agreement reached between
Michael Collins. head or the provisional
government and Eamon DE Valera. the
Republican leader. however. struck
directly at the provisions OF IN. treaty,
Mr.. Churchill declared The con~s-
quences OF the agreement ygers very
serious, ne said. and IT, seemed proba-
bic that the Irish people would not
be able 70 give free expression % their
views.
II Mr.. De Valera or anv Of tho Other,
who might be ministers in the Irish
government refused 20 reeigr ths
declaration prescribed in the treaty.
me secretary continued. the treaty
"as broken by that fact. and the i'm
perial government resumed guch III
erty n sction-wh~ther IN regard ~
the resumption Of the powers vrhich
had been transferred or the -e-ocr,-
patton Of territory-'as It might think
| appropriate and proportionate IN tha
gravity OF the breach.
me imperial government would NOT
! IN any circumstances, agree 70 devi-
ate from the treaty, either in tho strtrt
letter or the honest spirit OF the doc,l-
/ ment Mr.. Churchill declared.
/ The provision II the ap-a~,,.n.
/ mat four anti-treaty men vii be IN
c!uded IN the government fater fhs
! eiecuon, strikes directly at the provi .
/ SONS or the treaty" Mr.. Churchill
SAID adding that the British. in max
! ing the treaty. did rot demand tha,
/ the members of the parliament shot, n
/ take the oath prescribed by the tresr,,
for the Free State parliament ,vho,
/ finally constituted.
We were content" he said. with
the provision inserted in articles Il ~
the treaty that the members Of m.
government should n his ,n+er,,,
period sign a declaration OF adherence
10 the treaty. which heretofore IA.
been signed willingly by all the MEM
oers OF the provisional government
II Mr. De Valera and his ,hraa a,,,.
treaty men, or whoever the rninis,er,
are to be who are TO come into the gov
ernment after the election, are willing
10 sign that declaration in a bona ads
manner we vii! have no grounds so-
complaint. but II they become rnep,-
oers or the government without sign
ing that declaration. The treaty 1,
broken by that very fact"
After Secretary Churchilrs rnaa,b
Arthur Griffith and Michael colin.
said the colonial secretary had rnads
a perfectly fair presentation Of ths -t,.
uaton. Mr.. Collins Will return IN "a.
land this afternoon. Mr.. Griffith vii
remain IN London for few davz
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
AGED MAN DROPS DEAD.
Only Possible Clue TO His Identity Is
Schedule OF Wilson Line Boats.

A timetable of the Wilson line boa is
between this city and Philadelphia was
the only thing found on the body of a
man about so years OF age who died
suddenly last night in the waiting
room OF the Bridge street and Myrtle
avenue station Of the elevated rail-
road in Brooklyn. y. Y, which might
furnish a clue 10 his identity.
A little boy OF three, who cried
when grandpa" would not wake up,
was with him. and was taken TO the
rooms OF the ChildTens Society.
Officials Of the Wilson Steamboat
Company had had no inquiries re
gard!ng the man. up 10 noon today,
and none Of their employees have been
reported missing. II Is thought that
some friend or relative of the ma
may have sent the timetable as a
guide for a trip TO this city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
PROPOSE |. |. MALONEY
FOR LEVY COURTMAN
Many Others Mentioned to Fill
Vacancy Caused by Conn.,
missioner Collins Death.

rNor Levy Court Commissioner from
sNe seventh District ~ New Castle
county. 10 nnish the unexpired term
Of she-hurne A. Collins. deceased, Re
punlicans sre proposing Levi. /. Ma
loney of Townsend. but because OF his
duties a. vice Isesldent and treasurer
of the Security Trust and Safe De-
posi-, CO. 81 Wilmington. II is said he
has declined TO be an applicant for
-he vacant comrnissionershlp.
William =. Money. Nathan Van
Horn. Thomas Lsttomus and David
Hutchinson OF Townsend and Charles
beith and George Bradley OF Black
bird are also being suggested FOR the
position. Mr.. Money. who is a cousin
~ United States Marshal Walter S
Money. was the Republican nominee
for commissioner IN 1920. but was
defeated by Mr Collins Govanor
D-nney will appoln; Mr. Collins sue
cts~or.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
WASHINGTON MEMORIAL BRIDGE
DEDICATED AS A MONUMENT
TO THE HEROES OF DELAWARE
Impressive Ceremony Yesterday Afternoon Witnessed by
Many thousand Persons; Fitting Observance Of Me-
mortal Day; Addresses by Prominent Men in Different
Walks Of Life; Pageant Splendid Feature.

In the presence OF q great audience,
composed ~ many thousand residents
~ Delaware and adjacent States. the
Washington street Bridge Commission
and the Community Scrvic. dedicated
tho Washington Memorial Bridge
across the Brandywlne with appro-
priate ceremonies yesterday afternoon.
The throng occupied n large section
~ Washington Heights between the
Rrandywino river and Eighteenth
street and west of the boulevard. Many
persons rllcd grsnds,and back of the
speakers plstform. hut more sat or
stood ON tho grass of Rrendywine
Park. The bridge commissioners and
Governor Denncy and his star had re-
served seats ON the speakers plat
FORM and reservations were made
nearby for members of the Grand
Army ~ the Republic and other pa
trio,ic organizations. when the war
Veterans entered the grandstsnd the
other occupants arose and appls udcd.
Addresses by John =. Rossoll. n
bridge commissioner and the presld
ing officer. General james n. Wilson.
retired. L. : A, Judge George Gray.
ins tho War Department. and Albert
Ste,scr. secretary of the Washington
street nrldge Commission and presi-
dent " the Levy Court. featured the
interesting exercises Speechmaki ing
was limited 20 IS minutes. and hand
clappins greeted each speaker.
W. Rev. Philip Cook. ID. H.. bishop
OF Delaware. pronounced the invocs-
tion after which Mr.. Rosscll made the
dcdicatory address
Mr.. Rcssclrs pcdicstory Address.
Mr. Rosselrs dedicstory address wa.
~ fnllow.
Your EScellency. Mr.. Mayor. Ladies'
md Gentlemen: wo have huilded
with beautiful design and of enduring
materials this splendid siyucturc
ncroNs the historic Brandy ywihe. to
commemorate pcleware's particlpa-
ton IN every natural crisis. and for
the use OF the present and succeeding
generations. but We have done I'm
mearurehly mor-. W. have made of
Il memorial 10 the brave sons OF
Delaware who gave their lives IN the
World War.
Tn a spirit cf lofty pAtriotssv,. -ausA
with ready obedience to constituted
Authority. they rcspc ndei 20 their
countfy's cali. and went forth un-
dsuntsd 90 face the horrors of the
bloody conflict. Tho tender ties Of
home. and family, and friends. were
sund.red that untrsmmsled they
might give the fun measure of service
In tho great widespread tragedy. Tn
afraid and resolute. unmind,ul % shot
and shell. they moved forward ma
Continued on page
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
OLD BRIDGE COST sS7 900,
NEW ONE ABOUT ss6O, 900

The dedication Of the flne. new
Washington Memorial Bridge,
yesterday afternoon, brought
recollections to many of the
bridge which preceded IL, and
the events leading up to its con-
struction. The old span was
erected In 1898. Park Commits
sion President Samuel II. Bay
nard and tho late William Law
ton were among the promoters
OF the project.
The old bridge was 693 feet
long and was Sc feet above the
level OF the rocks and creek be-
meath Il. II was built by the
Delaware Construction Co. OF
which Alvin II Morrison was
president. Steel for the struc-
ture was furnished ny the Edge
Moor Bridge Co. Its construction
cost So. 900. The handsome new
bridge. dedicated yesterday. was
erected a, n cost OF about $780,
600.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
BASEBALL SPORT NOT A TRADE
National League Says Court RuIIn~
win Stabilize Game
8y Associated Press to I2verv Eveni,y

by Associated Press to Every Evening
New York. May 3l.-The Suuren.
courts decision in holding that N.
sherman antitrust law does not annl,,
to organized baseball was hailed "a
great stimulus 70 the future devsiop-
ment of baseball in a statement naSa
public today by President John A.
Heydier ot the National League.
After years Of litigation We anailv
nave the clear cut ruling that base
ball IS a sport and not a .rade." Mr.
Heydler said. adding that ir was a
tribute 10 the foresight and wisdom,
Of the men who laid the foundsf,oD
OF the sport"
He declared that its result would "a
10 stabilize the whole structure of
American baseball and insure protec-
ton for the owners and players a.
well as benefit the public.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
WILMINGTONIANS IN "SING."
Compete in Northwestern Fes-
tival, N. Y, But Failed to
Win Prize.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
New York. May 31.-Prizes at the
song festival celebration of the 25th
anniversary OF the Northeastern
Singers Association were awarded last
night. More than 400 societies from
New York, Pennsylvania. Delaware,
Maryland and Connecticut competed.
The winners were:
First class-First prize, Pennsyl-
vania Society. $500: second prize,
Newark; third, Hudson county n. j.;
second and third prizes were diplomas.
Second class-First prize, Bronx
Singing Societies. 5000 and bust of
Beethoven; second prize. Elizabeth, N.
j.; third. Queensboro. diplomas.
Third class-First prize. Perth Am
boy, 800: second prize, Atlantic City;
third, Lancaster. Pa, diplomas.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
CAPTAIN CUTTLE WINS DERBY.
Niscount AstOr's lamar Second,
Thirty Starters In Classic.

~ Associated Press to Every Evening
Epson Downs England. May 81
Captain Cutie won the Derby run
here today; Viscount Astor's Tamar
was second, and b. Walkers Craigan-
gower was third. Thirty horses ran.
Captain Cutie, by Hurry On. out of
Beilavista, is owned by Lord Wool
avington, formerly Sir James Buch-
anan. He ran third in the 1000
guineas stakes, the opening classic of
the British racing season run at New
market. April 26.
The Highways and byways. lead.
Ing to EPSON Downs were crowded
this morning with pilgrims on the way
here to the scene OF England's great
est turf classic. Airplanes, automo-
biles and railway trains served to carry
the more. affluent, but many of the
true devotees Of the great event made
the journey in donkey carts or afoot-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
CRAIG GOING TO LONDON
FOR CONFERENCE TONIGHT

Belfast. May 31.-Sir James Craig,
the Ulster premier. announced today
that he and the Marquis of London
derry. the Ulster minister OF educa-
ton. We're going to London tonight at
the British governments invitation 10
confer regarding the situation in Ire
land. He said they were going on the
distinct understanding that they would
not meet the Dublin representatives.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
MAXWELL RECOVERING.
Assistant Building Inspector Operated
On for Old Injury.

Joseph Maxwell. assistant building
inspector, who was operated on at the
Delaware Hospital last Saturday morn
ing, was removed TO his home, 1914
Union street, Monday afternoon. II
was reported there today that he was
progressing nicely but that he is
stin very weak and 1t may be several
days before he is strong enough to re-
turn TO his Office in City Hall.
Mr.. Maxwell was suffering from an
infected rib in the chest, the result of
having been struck there by base
ball while playing several years ago
The injury caused him no trouble at
first but sometime ago began to bother
him. The present operation was to
have the bone scraped.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
INSIST ON ClOTURE.
Republican Senators Almost
Unanimous on Checking
Debate on Tariff.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington. May 31.-Republlcan
Senators today committed themselves
to the movement designed 10 bring
about amendment OF the existing Sen
ate rules permitting unlimited debate.
BY vote of 80 to l the Republican
conference decided to draft and press
a new .cl6ture rule 1t will apply 10
the tariff bill
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
hIWANls LUNCHEON.
Robert BAiderson Tells Members Of
Value ~ Pure Mnk,

Tho sT'sksr al the kiwsnis club
luncheon today wa Robert Balder~on
HE subject being The Value OF a
Carefully Guarded Milk supply"
lie ssid that the matter " one Of
great Importance from IN. educational
standpoint and urged the need for ef-
forte IN that line In connection with
public school COURSES.
The booster prize was awarded 10
hlwood Souder. Jr.. and wae an order
Cor sienhoArd advertising donated by
H~ssler. Inc.
Tho attendance wa< sc per cent.
Guy Ford and Frank Ballantyns led
in club sonrs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
M'GUINNES. FREE
SLATER, Is DEAD

Dublin. May 31-Joseph McGuin-
ness, member Of the Imperial Parlia-
ment for the southern division Of
County Longford died today His
election 10 Parliament in 1917. while
he was serving a three-y year sentence
for his connection with the Easter
rising OF 1915. helped pave the way
for the Sim Fein's subsequent sweep
OF the country.
McGuinness WAS a strong advocate
of the Anglo-Irish treaty and a mem
Der OF the committee representing the
Free Staters in the recent arrange
ment Of truce between the contend
ing factions in the Irish Republican
army
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
FIX BAIL IN P1RlTES CASE.

Magistrate Gluckman today fixed
bail at $500 in the case Of the Pyrites
Company. Ltd. for which a warrant
has been issued at the instigation OF
Ellwood Simon. charging the company
with being a common and public
nuisance, contrary TO the Jaws Of the
State of Delaware" A preliminary
hearing in the case VIII probably be
held within the next two weeks
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
FIND MISSING wOMAN'S BODY.
Husband, Who Disappeared at Same
Time Is Also Sought.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Philadelphia. May St.-The body Of
Mrs. Millie Costanzo. who had been
missing since February 13, from her
home in Germantown, was found to-
day in a telephone mauhole.
Police are searching for her hus-
band who disappeared at the same
time his wife did.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
M'CUMBER BONUS BILL
Wins IN COMMITTEE
Approved 9 to q by Senate
Body; to be Effective jan
uary 1, 1923.
IN .AssocIated Press ID E:vsry Evenlng.

y =.
Washington. May 31.-The common
ly known McCumber soldier bonus
plan was ordered favorably reported
today by the Senate finance committee.
The vote was TO 1.
The effective date OF the bill was
changed. however. from oct. I. 1929. to
January l, 1928, after Senator Walsh,
Democrat. Massachusetts,, told the
majority that it would take six months
TO get the bonus machinery in opera
ton.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
NO REPUBLIC FOR IRELAND.
CHURCHILL TELLS COMMONS:
ENGLAND MAY RESUME CONTROL
Secretary Warns in Debate, That Great Britain is Pre-
pared to Take Whatever Action She May Decide on
Says Free State Treaty Has Been Broken Crown
Troops to be Continued in Dublin to Meet Evonaties
BY Annotated Press TO Every Evening.

31secretary Churchill
following
public Dublin
mritarry and we're eventualies.
a s SO
preliminary Of military
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
H. X. sLkUTH A POOR SHOT.
ny Associated rrcss TO Every Evening.

IVY Assvciated frese 20 Every Evening.
Newark. y. j. May sl.--Georse
Hester. an Erie Railroad detective.
csrly today had running revolver
hattie ~iin burglar who was at
tempting 10 rob the Bellcville station
~ the Greenwood Lake branch.
Twenty shots were exchanged. but
neither was hit. The burglar escaped
hu, left complete ssnt OF tools be-
hind
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
BRYN MAWR DEAN RESIGNS.

Philadelphia, May 31.--IMiss Hilda
w. Smith has resigned as dean OF
Bryn Mawr College to become the
director of the Summer School for
Women Workers in Industry, it was
announced at the college.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
Amusemeats Tonight.

Playhouse Yenta Telebenda. " Yiddfsh
comedy. with music.
Queen-"The Crimson Challenge"
Malestic-|My Old Kentucky Homc.-
Arcadia-' SmIEn Through
Strand-,The Great Adven turo."
savoy" "Reckless Youth 7"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
Commons Votes Whltsuntide Recess.
By Associated Press 70 Every Evening.

London. May 31.-The government s
motion for the WhItsuntide adjourn
ment of the House OF Commons until
June IL was carried in the House this
afternoon by vote of 2o7 70 80.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
KILLED YORKLYN BOY
Motor Driver Held for Death of Js
seph McNiff at West Chester.

by Associated Press to Every Evening.
West Chester. Pa, May ST. George
Pitman, of Conshohocken, surrendered
today as the driver OF the automobile
which yesterday struck and killed To-
seph McNir. ten-year-old son Of Har-
vey McNiff OF Yorklyn, Del.
Pitman was held for a hearing to-
night.
The local police had been asked 20
aid in the search for the driver Of the
car that struck the child, and the
state highway officers We're especially
vigilant yesterday while on duty.