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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-22
ATLANTIC SQUADRON
HEADING NORTHWARD
tBy United News.l

WASHINGTON. April ol.--Tho At
lantic Fleet has weighed anchor and
started north from Guantanamo Bay,
having concluded winter battle prac-
ticc that started January |.
Five battleships. tho Wyoming.
Arizona. North Dakota, Delaware
and Florida. nineteen destroycrs with
the ships OF the train and other aux
iliaTics and the submarine notilla
constitute the feet that will maneu-
yer up the coast arriving nj IIamp-
ton Roads on April 81.
The submarines will go 20 New
York. Most OF the warships will re-
main at the Southern drill grounds.
just outside the Virginia capes, un-
til May 8. During this time. further
gunnery exercises will be carried ont,
the most interesting being those
planned with the radio controlled d
Iowa as the target.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-22
ID. A. r. CONGRESS
TO END TODAY
icy Associated Press. I

WASHINGTON, April 2l.-The
Daughters of the American Revo-
luton. in annual congress here,
elected seven vfce-presidents to-
night. after being received in the
afternoon at the White House hv
the Presiden. and Mrs. Harding. The
vice e-presidents elected are: Miss
Alice Louis McDuf1e. OF Michigan;
Mrs. Frank W. Mondeil. of Wyoming
Mrs. John l.. Buel. of Connecticut: {:
Mrs. Willard T. Block. of Illinois;
Miss Annie Wallace. OF New Hamp-
shire: Mrs. Howard l.. Mccall. OF
Georgia. and Mrs. Everett G.. Scweli.
OF Florida.
q business session tomorrow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-22
SEEK TO REVOKE
. SCHOOL s CHARTER
Oriental University Objecr Of
Probe by Attorney
General.
SOLD DEGREES. CHARGE
Washington Alleges Violation
of United States Pos
tai Laws.
SOLD DEGREES. CHARGE

Arnullmcnt OF tho charter OF the
Oriental University Ioc,,-od -
:, ns.udo ,,s.,,
"'"h
80 '''' "''''r IN" laws o!
Virginia Is the purpose OF IN Inves
tIGa,ion nov bein. condue,oa bv ,,o
A,,orncy.Gc,nra, ., y,r,,.
~,
T., y, '"' 'e'
,,,,, n ~
'''''s' - given as the
''es'ueht ana ais" the proprietor.
sells doctor Of philosophy ard mcd,-
aal degrees accordjnr IN tho ,,,o
r.v.c;,,o,n,.. oo
II "'u'u
'"' '"eNhone OF the
charges brought against the uni
ycrS!ty" and its head nv Tho com
nonwcal,h Of vjrp,pi, =, nha =.
,,,,co -,
Is pro
eu'"s
The United States Government. il
Was declared yesterday. has inter-
csted itself IN the case because Of
alleged violation OF the United states
postal regulations The American
Medical Association also is interest
nE its'if in the operations OF Dr.
ii"lier and his institution" in view
"t ;hc alleged sale os medical de-
srees. The Federal government has
mad warrant issued for Or. iiollc,
and he is being sought. according TO
rhe Attorney y-Gcnoral's office.
-,
Tho A,,orn.v.c..,,, =. ,,,.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-22
FLYERS HAVE NARROW
CALL AS PLANE FALLS
CBy Associated Press.1

PENSACOLA. FLA. April 2l.---
Chief Petty officer iIcrtner and Car
penters' Mate Chase. at the United
states naval-.tation here. today had
a miraculous escape from death when
IA plane fell into Pensacola BAY.
The plane, at an undetermined
height. was seen To go into sid.
tail spin. 4 moment later il began
to fall, narrowly missing one. of the
twenty-five tank ships in tho harbor
| The machine WIS wrecked, hut its
occupants were only slightly in.
jured. :.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-22
Son Facing 20 Years in
Jail, Mother Ends Life
LEy Associated rross.1


NEW YORK. April 2l.-Brood-
ing over the fate Of her son. fac
ing "A twcn,y-ychr sentence In Sing
sing for robbery. Mrs. Hannah
Donovan committed suicide today.
after frustrating efforts OF her
neiE hbors to prevent her taking
her life. /,
First they found her with a
razor In hor hand. about To- cut her
throat. They tore tho blade from
her grasp. \ few minutes later.
she climbed To the roof Of the
hvn-stnry tenement house I'm which
she lived. Persons in the stree,
saw her walk deliberately 20 tho
cdsc' Don't" they shouted. Bu,
She jumped and was Instantly,
killed
The son. Thomas. 10. is in the
Tombs. after he and John Buick
i.Y recently pleaded guilty to
stealing moro than $4,000 from the
capitol Theater several months
ago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-22
DEVELOPMENT CALLS
FOR LONGTIME LOANS
Richmond to Seek Closer Con.
tact With Great Fruit
Territory.
ASK REVISED RAIL SCHEDULES
Transportation Companies To Bc
Urged {" Give valley Bcttcr
Service to Capital.
lspccial to The rimes.pispatcl. !

tSpcciai to The Times Dispatch
WINCHESTER. VA. April al.--
railing Of snow and rain intcrmit-
tcntly during the day prevented the
banking delegation from Richmond
New York. Baltimore. Washington.
numbering approximately 100. fror,
making n visit to the apple orchards
in the northern part OF the Shenan-
doah Valley today.
However. an enthusiasts meeting
of growers in this vicinity. officials
OF the Winchester Chamber of Com
incrce. Frederick County fruit grow
"rs and the bankers. was held. at
which the purposes OF the trim were
outlined. The fruit growers expressed
need OF an enormous financial back
ing 10 enable them 10 devclop the
growing Industry. The financial
leaders In reply. stated they were
ready to help solve the problem fac
Ing the industry.
Anxious to Co-Operatc
The 100 representatives of capi,al
have at their command and under
their control the vast sum of Sl.ouu.-
100000. They were awed at the possi-
hiliiies OF Virginia Valley orchards.
and did not conceal their desire to
unite In spirit OF cooperation and to
promote better understanding.
Without being guided over the or
chards OF this section. the bankers
took tho word OF the apple produ.-
ers that the fruit industry In the VI
cinity of Winchester outranlled tina,
OF the lower Valley region.
En- route by motor from Stanton
TO Winchester over the Valley Turu-
Pike today. the bankers witnessed n
scene seldom occurring in the o.
chards--.hc falling of snowHakes on
apple blossoms.
"Long-Timc" Lonns Needed
Longtime money" from five 10 ten
years is what the growers are asking
i'll the way Of loans
In turn. they promise to develop
ihe orchards and center their conn
mercial interests where the loans arc
made. Richmond is bidding for the
commercial marketing Of the Valley
aorlc crops. But New York. wash
inSton and Baltimore are Keeping n
watchful eye on this coveted trade.
just beginning to become a promi-
nent commercial factor.
While the orchard situation is un-
sweeping down the VALLEY have
brought frost which last night did
considerable damage the whole
length of the long Valley. and which
tonight indicated continued loss 10 the
orchards.
A freeze damaged the crops
around Winchester last night. the
temperature going TO "a degrees. and
further south, near IIarrisonhurE.
the thermometer dropped to 90
above. The extent of injury was not
ascertained today.
The Frederick County growers
were gloomy today over the appear
ance of the sudden cool spell. Down
the entire Valley fruit growers were
today preparing to meet tho onset
OF frost by putting smudgc heaters
in the orchards. ready to be lighted
i'll case the temperature makes n
decline below the freezing point to-
night.
Among the great orchards seen on
Continued on Page II. Col. 6.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-22
ARBOR DAY SPEECH
REACHES MILLIONS
s'auio carries Secretary Waliuce.s
Messnge From Coast to
COnsf.
[ BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. April 2I.-An Ar
Dor Day speech delivered tonight by
radio by Secretary Wallace. of tho
Department of Agriculture. was de.
ciared by experts to have reached
more people than any human voice
since time began" The speech n
pea TO make the growing and pro-
uucihS OF trees a national concern.
was transmitted from the govern.
msnt stations at Arlington S,,
Diego. San Francisco. the Great
lakes station and by all the radio
relay league and other broadcastinp
stations. Arrangements also had
neen made wherever possible to have
foy scouts who received the mos
sage to deliver II to the Mayors OF
'helr respective cities tomorrow. the
golden anniversary OF Arbor Dav.
IN mis- message Secretary Wallace
paid n tribute to j. Sterling Morton.
,ouhder OF Arbor Dag. and sounded
warning that unless as people
we give thought 10 our need for
forests we shall suffer an incrcas,rt
economic and social loss
The countrys forests. !, hal, SOW
Jury ago thought inexhaustiblc. he
declared, have been retre.tin,-
steadily before fire and AK. and .
vast area OF denuded and idle lana
mas resulted. This. he said. can onlv
DO restored 20 usefulness through
trco planting.
Wo can produce all the timber
that we require, maintain onr
streams flowing in unshrunken vol
"nc' preserve tho aliurcments OF
wiid life OF tho out of doors and add
comfort and beauty 10 our homes
ana highways. IL we can mako tho
growing and protection OF trees a
national concern" the message said
and by this means preserve for
ourselves and onr children one OF
;he greatest blessings and most vital
resources OF America"
c. & o. 1922 Summer Resort EoIder
Is out. May be had at ticket Offices
II nnnn annlIcafInn 70 Inhn II I,all.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-22
GETS 5 YEARS
IN DYNAMITINC CASE
lRy Associated rras. !,

PORTSMOUTH. VA. Auri, oi II,
Galloway was sentenced to avo vo,rs
IN prison by jury In Corporation
court mere late today on II charcc
OF tamperinG with railway bridge
OF the Virginia Railway and Power
Company.
Galloway was employed by .he
street car company as inotorman
until the strike OF carmen In Ian
uhry. lie was accused OF planting
dynamite In bulkhead OF bridge
belonging to the company in the out
skirts OF tho city.
G. & o. 1892 Summer Resort Folder
is out. May be had at ticket offices
or upon application to John .. Potts
p. L. d. Richmond. Va.--Adv,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-22
Steamer Brewster Goe S
Down When Hit by
Lake Stirling.
FATAL CRASH OCCURS
OFF BRANDON POINT
1Il-Falcd Vessel, Struck Amid.
ships, Is Made Shapclcss
Wrcckagc.
ROTH TRY ro AVOID COLLISION
'' W. tussr!. Who WINS Killed, said
To Have H"rn Working on
Her Dynamo.

virtually cut IN half and piled in
torn. twisted ana shapcIess mass
"i wrccEhSc about tho great steel
bowed i.an. stirling. Eichmond.Sew
Ofh Line steamer. the small Bux-
ION Line boat brewster f.li swiftly
away aud sank TO hcr grave beneath
the surface OF James River three
minutes after collision OF Brandon
Point early yesterday, carrying TO
h"r death tn. vessels chief engineer
The brewster carried no running
lights. her dynamo having broken
do"h hftccn minutes before the
crash and Tn. boats CHIEF engineer
"ho died when sne sank. was at
york on the dynamo with others in
Hn attempt 10 repair II when tho
crash ca'Hc. according to :. h oven,
general manager ~ tho Richmond.
Ncw York Steamship Company. with
h'adGuarters In Richmond. Mr.. oven
added inIt the foregoing was hear
'hy evidence IL. said the Brewster
Was struck almos, anidship. cut IN
hal! a though she were "a paper
"' y. ahd sank almost immediately
y;lieia!a OF the Buxton Line claim
ID sNH. Stirling was on 'hor course.
~, "'e"'"
a..,c..Ie 80 s'" q tfo'"ush
., o'''''n ana
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similar tack Then tn. rash c.,,.
ihr brewster was racing down.
stream 20 jamestown AZ approx
mat"ly twelve and a half knots.
aidcd by the current. The LAX.
stirling was proceeding upstream to
iichm"nd At approximately eight
and half knots. Mr.. Oyen said.
The Lake Stirling. a big steel
i!"!shter Of 5000 tons. struck the
lttc oop-ton stcel-hullcd Brewster
on her port side, just forward Of
The pilot house. There was a rcnd-
ing, tearing. awful crash. Ye;is OF
Inns anu screams OF terror were
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-22
winston Churchill Injured.

CHESTER. ENGLAND April ell
Winston Churchill. colonial minister.
was thrown from his horse and badly
shaken up while riding on the estate
OF tho Duke Of Westminster. Eaton
Hall. He is not believed to have
been seriously injured
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-22
TWO MENTIONED FOR
FARM LOAN BOARD
Nirmp Urges Appointment OF Rich
hr" :. "hhley, Of South Caro-
lBy Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. April e1.-The
name Of Richard s. whaley. OF
Charleston. s. c.. and James Young.
OF Kaufman. Texas. both Democratic
members OF tho last Congress. have
been submitted TO President Harding
as possible appointces to tho Farm
Loan hoard 10 succeed Asbury r
Lever who resigned several days
ago To return to private business. The
vacancy under the law must be filled
is a Democrat.
Representative slcmp, Republican,
Virginia, called at the White House
today To nrgc appointment or Mr..
Whalcy.
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. -
TRY 1T. TVS A RIOT

It's riot of fun and laughter-the
"B-word" hunt OF Tho Dispatch pa
pers. Don't fail ta,try It IL you have
not already, done 80. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-22

The United Hat Stores show a dis.
t!ncttve new hat. called The Comfort.
--Adv. lf-' y
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-22
HAYS TO SPEAK TO
PHI DELTA THETA
[Ry Associated rross.

ATHENS. GA, April 2l.-Wir II.
Hays, OF New York City. president.
of Phi Delta Theta Governor Thomas
w. Hardwick. OF Georgia: Fred r..
Cowles. OF indianapolis. Ind. pre.i<.
dent OF the general council OF the
fraternity: G. NJ. stout. provtnces
commander, and Senator Fietcher.
OF Florida. are some OF the distin-
guished speakers on the program
Tor the annual convention OF the Ets,
province ot the rhi Delta Theta fra,
teInity TO be held in Athens With
the University oe Georgia chapter.
April 81. IS. 90. according to an.
nouncements made here roday. . .s...I.l
TRY 1T. IT'S A RIOT. f
It's a riot of fun and iaughter--tffSt
''B-word" hint OF The Disaatch o. p
pers. Don't fall to try st you have
not already done no. n
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-22

c. & o. 1922 Summer Resort Folder
is out. May be had at ticket offices
Dr upon application to John d. Potts.
z. T. NJ, RICHMOND. Ya.--Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-22
The Weather

rarity cloudy today, rising temporal
ture In north and west: tomor-
row fair and warmer.
tFor fun weather report. &c, pax,S.,
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Continued on Page 4. Col. CO.
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Continued on Page II. Col 6.)
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Continued on Page II. Col 81
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-27
KILLED
UNDER
ENGINE
Rock Hill Boy is Struck by
Locomotive

Rock Hill. Dec. 22Herbert
sLowery, aged L. Che son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Lowrey, of East SEhite
streer. was run over and instantly
killed this afternoon at 4::30 O'clock
by a switch engine. In company
with a smaller brother, Garnett had
been visiting his grandmother in
the western part of the city, and
were returning down the railroad
track. One switch engine was tax
ing on sand while another engine
was, pushing cars OF coal up the
chute, alongside main track. The
boys stopped to watch cars pushed
up steep grade and Herbert was
standing just inside the cross ties
The switch engine backed UP and
struck the lad, knocking him di-
rectly across the rails and cutting
off one leg and hip.
Besides his parents the little fes-
low is survived by three small
brothers and ore sister. Coroner
sIcCorkle. held an inquest tonight
and the verdict was that the, lad
came to his death as a result OF
being struck by the local switch
engine, which was in charge OF
Engineer II. L. Talley. i
Coroner Mccorkle decided after
hearing testimony that inquest was
unnecessary as the death OF the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-27
.EFFORDS
PAYS PENALTY
OF MURDER
Leader Of Columbia
Garage Murderers
Put to Death in Elec-
trie Chair

Columbia, Dec 22Frank M.
Jeaorsls was eiectrocuted at the
state prison here today for the
naarder last May Of his business
partner, G.. Annette. 5s5
The current was turned on at
Ie::ze and ne was pronounced dead
tour minutes later Only one appii-
cation of the current was made.
Jegerds made a, few requests
aboflt the disposition Of his personal
property
He entered the death chamber
with firm tread. He greeted the
witnesses with Good Morning. gem
tienen, then calmly took his place
IN the chair. The straps djusted
and superintendent Sanders asked
JeHords if he had anything TO say,
ssonly thing want to say. said
Jefords. is that all IN here and
outside see an example in this. ]
have made my peace with God and
am ready to go want to say a
Title prayer TOO. g
Then ne repeated the 23rd Psalm
adding to the Biblical text the
words, Anen AS he ended the cur
rent was applied. His brother and
broth in-laW visited him prior TO
the execution.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-27
NEW CHARTERS ISSUED

Columbia. Dec. 22.-The Cornish
Co, of Hartsville. has been char
tered by the secretary of state.
with capital stock of $4,000, to
manufacture brick. J. K. Dunlay
is president: J. G.. Cornish is vice
president. j. E. Dunlap is secre-
tary and treasurer.
The Peoples Brokerage Co.. OF
Ehrhardt. with capital stock OF
$1,000 has been chartered also. II.
T. Cole. j. T. Herndon and w. III.
Grayson are it's officers.
Authority has been granted the
Pee Dee Furniture Co., of Harts-
vile, to increase its capital stock
from $4,000 to $4,000.
The White Motor Truck Co. OF
Charleston, has also been charter
ed. with $4,000 capital. T. r. Con-
don is president and treasurer: j.
P. Condor is vice president and sec
rafarv
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-27
CHARLESTON
Wins STATE
CHAMPIONSHIP
Gafney Defeated ID.
Hard Fought Game
48 to @

Columbia. Dec. % Defeating
-Gaffney, As to 0. Charleston yes
terday afternoon won the high
school football championship of
South Carolina for the third time in
as many years. The better team
won and the game leaves no argu-
ments, "allbis'' or second guesses
in its wake. The Bantans flashed
a dazzling offense and sturdy de-
fense and result of the game was
not in doubt after the second pc
Rod got its second wind. Gaffney
fought. The Cherokee lads were
in there battling at the close wiki
as much determination as at the
start and, although they had been
swept off their feet and almost
rannihilated, they never auit. They
lost to a better team but seven
touchdowns and six extra points
added thereto failed to DESTROY
the indians morale. They ended
the game as they began with a
driving first down. But Charles
ton made many such in between.
The winaers ousran, ourpassed,
outthought and outlsieked the los
Eers. The last item was one of the
most important Of the day. Gaff-
ney's kickers did not get much
distance ana twice they failed to
get any. This wss q big help Il
Charleston With all the poor
kicking contributed ny GafIney,
however, Ivy Badger got the
ionges, kick Of the day on one OF
his efforts when he ptt. his foot
into the ball for yards.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-27
DEFICIENCY
ESTIMATE
President Seeks $4,000, 900
For Good Roads

Washington. Dec. 21.-President
Harding transmitted to congress
todayla deficiency estimate of $685.
100000 for the department of ag-
ricuiture for cooperative construc-
ton OF post roads under the Good
Roads Act passed at the last ses-
sion of congress.
Expenditures of s50,ooo,oo0, in
cooperation with the states. was
authorized for the present fiscal
year and the department of agri-
culture estimated that obligations
of s25, 100000 of this amount would
be incurred before June 80. next.
The remainder of the authorization
viii be carried over.
In addition to the $4,000, 600
deficiency appropriation asked, the
agricultural appropriation bill now
pending carries an appropriation OF
s32. 100000 for road construction
under the Federal Highway Act.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-27

Shreveport, Dec. 22.-The bodies
found in Lake La Fource is be-
lieved to be those of the men kid
mapped by masked men in August.
Their limbs were tied with wire,
according to the Journals special
correspondent and came to the sur
face as the result Of big charge
of dynamite exploded last night by
unidentified. persons. Only their
belts and a portion of their trous-
ers remain. One mans head was
gone. It is believed the slayers
tried to destroy the bodies.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-27
POPE MAY
CALL COUNCIL
Catholic Episeopacy May BE
Called to Rome

Rome. Dec 23.-The papaI
encyclical issued today announced
the possibility that the pope would
call meeting Of the entire Catholic
episcopacy in Rome during next
jubilee year. It would be; con-
tinuation of the eeumenic council
held in 1870. The letter enumer-
ates the present world evils, say
ing the remedy lies chiefly in a re-
turn to Christ, which means peace.
justice and love among all peoples,
respect for order and authority and
combating materialisn1.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-27
WIFE SLAYER
CONVICTED
Abraham Becker Sentenced to
Death

New York, Dec. IS Abrahana
Becker, who was convicted of the;
murder OF his wife here. today re-.
ceived tile death penalty IT'S
wife disappeared last April ard hs.r;
body was found in d Hane-fil.ed isis
months later where. il Is alleged
she was buried alive.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-27
BANDITS KILL
PAYMASTER
Bold Murder and Robbery
Near Pittsburg

Pittsburgh. Dec. 2s.-Four ban
dts today shot Ross Dennis, pay
master of the Pittsburgh Coal COM
.pany, and escaped with twenty
thousand dollars. The holdup
occurred in the hills behind Mount
Lebanon, near here, while the Of
ficials were taking the Christmas
pay to miners at Blading.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1922-12-27
Prominent Cotton
Man Dead
Frank M. Crump of Memphis
! Passes Away

Memphis. Dec. 2s.-Frapk NJ.
Crump, aged 54, one Of the south's
leading cotton buyers and export
ers, died here today. He was i'll
several months. He was men,
Der Of the federal committee nam
ed in 1909 to establish United
States standards Of grades and
classifications of cotton.