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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-15
STRANDED
AND FACE STARVATION
"a Vessel Loads. Remnants of
White Army. Stalled Without
Food or Fuel.
Y Associated Press TO Every Evening.

fy Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Shanghai. Dec. 1.-THE Russian
refugee fleets of fourteen ships. loaded
with the destitute remnants Of the
White Guard force. Of Vladivostok
which arrived here "A few days ago
out of fuel and provisions. still is ly-
ing at anchor in the river unable 10
proceed further and barred by the
Chinese from landing its human
freight.
In the meantime different local or
ganizations have contributed funds
from the relief for the more immedi-
ate needs of the homeless wanderers
who are hoping something will turn
up SO that they may continue their
voyage 10 Hong Kong Manila or some
other warmer and more hospitable
port.
Chinese social organizations have
offered Admiral Stark. leader Of the
expedition. $4,000 Mex (approxi.
nately. $4,000 in tha United States)
and the Chinese Red Cross s.. .O0I
= Mex If he Will sail away with hs
charges and agree not TO attempt e
land at any other Chinese port.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-15
.KU KLUX THREATEN FOE
STATE SENDS SOLDIERS
Calling Of Anti-kIan Mass Meet
ing Creates Tense Situation
in Georgia.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.


Winder. Ga. Dec. 15.-With a
declaration that n mass meeting
against alleged prevailing Ku Klux
Khan lawlessness will he held. even
~ he alone attends. Robert l.. Wood
ruff. local merchant. early today COM
pleted ARRANGEMENTS for the session
called To adopt a resolution declaring
Barrow county citizens favor preser-
walton Of law and order. A similar
resolution failed at "a recent mass
meeting. Citizens from all sections
o; the south were here presumably 10
attend the meeting. while Throughout,
Georgia interest has been aroused
over the strained relations between Mr.
Woodruff and the local Ku Klux klan
chapter.
Adiutant General Hope. OF tho
Georgia National Guard. arrived her,
today, having been sent by Governor
Thomas w. Hardwick 10 try 90 pre-
vent trouble between MIR. Woodrun
and the Khan.
The situation was regarded ai
tense. but local authorities said thel
would be able TO cope with any
emergency. An eleventh hour warn
ing was received by Mr.. Woodruff no
20 attend the meeting.
Mr.. Woodruff refused Govcrno
| Hardwick's offer TO furnish him ade
quate military protection. lie sal,
II members OF tho klan planned ~
attack on him. he believed II would no
be openly but from ambush and 10
that reason do not believe n sheriff
posse or "A military guard around m!
/ house would be ot any avail"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-15
EDWARD j. CATTELL SPEAKER
AT CONSISTORY LUNCHEON

Edward j. Cattell. OF Philadelphia,
was the speaker at tOdays luncheon
Of the Delaware ConsistOry. The
Christmas season and the thoughts
Il brings TO mind. was his subject He
stressed the fact that only by clean
living and honest dealing with their
fellow men can people hope TO live
happily and cheerfully and enjoy the
good things Of life. lie spoke OF the
opportunity this country offers, as
compared with conditions today in
Europe. and expressed the opinion
that better times are coming.
DIR. Patterson. chairman OF the COM
mi;tee in charge Of the Christmas en-
tertainment for the poor. announced
that $50 children would be served
with dinner and bags full OF fruit and
candy next Friday evening at $40
al the. Consistory House. The Con-
sistory club will also have "A dinner
al this time. For the benefit OF the
Christmas poor fund, Clifford NJ
STEELE auctioped off some cakes. lie
succeeded I'm getting away with some
thing that even professionals cannot
accomplish-he selected HIS purchas-
ers ard named the price George
Sauter was the chairman Of the meet -
ing
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-15
to>>t MFRS LEAGUE TO ASH
toR MItH NEW LEGISLATION

Al a meeting yesterday afternoon.
She executive council of the Consum-
sIs' League discussed the matter Of
securing legislation for projects
under consideration a. the coming ses-
zion ~ tho General Assembly. The
council went on record as favorins q
. nsrste building FOR women prisoners
90 the workhouse and a parole bill.
thnd Labor bills were also discussed
nd a message was sent 10 the Manu-
lecturers Association asking It's rati-
ncation 81 proposed amendments q
Tho child labor law.
The sppointm~nt 81 Miss Edith
Sptuancc and Mrs Robert l.. Tainall
90 members ~ the women's joint
legislative committee were ratified
l,erorts were received from Mrs. J
fdsar Rhoads Chairman 81 the schol-
Hrship committee: Mrs. ?. Il. Man
chester. chairman Of meetings: Mrs
Robert u. Tafnsll chairman of ths
HID lshur committee. Dr. l. !. Lev
nr,r has been named member o,
rho Dhld labor committee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-15
OPEN MEETINGS FOR GIRLS.
Session VIII he Held Tonight In 81.
Andrews Parish House.

An oper meeting FOR all members
and friends OF the Girls Friendly So
c.ety OF the city will be held this
evening in 81. Andrews Parish House.
Miss Florence I.ukens Newbold. ma
tional extension secretary OF the Girls
Friendly Society in America. vii.
speak on programs and self govern
meni. outlining the ideal program for
the Girls Friendly. A. the close Of her
talk interesting demonstrations will be
given TO show The difference between
a society that has self government
and one that has none.
Tomorrow from three 20 five there
will be an intensive training class
for leaders. at Trinity Parish House.
This will be followed by a supper for
the associates al six O'Clock. In the
evening the problems of programs
VIII be discussed. Associates are cX-
pected 10 be present from al the VII
m.ngton branches. as well as those in
rural New Castle.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-15
GOVERNOR CALLS KLAN
A MENACE TO NATION
ku KIux and Prohibition Arouse
Spirited Debate at
Conference.
o, AssoeIs,ed press 70 Every Evenlnr

iN Rhapcla'fn 1f'ft 70 fsffiS fsffiflt
White Sulphur Springs. w Va.
Dec. 15.-State executives attending
the fourteenth annual conference Of
Governors here turned from their
conference discussions today 20 an In
spection OF coal mines near Beckley.
after engaging in the first furry OF
debate which has marked the ses-
sions.
Prohibition and the Ku Klux klan
were the two questions which brought
clash Of views when the meeting
was thrown open 10 debate shortly be-
fore midnight. after an address by
Governor Olcott. Of Oregon. In which
he assailed the Klan as national
menace.
Governor Morrison ~ North Caro-
lima. taking the floor. declared he op-
posed introduction in the conference
the Klan or prohibition question
which previously had been brought ny
by Governor Parker. Of Louisiana, IN
nm address in which ho declared pro-
hibition was almost a farce and that
the Klan should be curbed by federal
legislation. As two Of tho TOUGHEST
questions before the country. Gov.
ernor Morrison said. he opposed theii
consideration AZ conference whicf
he believed should be devoted 20 an OK
change of ideas on the administrative
duties % Governors.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-15
RISES ~ NAVY.
W. u. Searies Given Special Course
In Hampto School.

william II. Searles. son OF Edward
Searles. lT06 Broome street. this city,
has Just secured an appointment 10 n
special course In the Navy Machinist =
Mates School. at Hampton Roads,
Va.
Young Searles enlisted on Novem-
Der at the local recruiting ofiice
Sixth and King streets. AZ e,n sppren-
tice seaman. In letter written "a
Chief Quartermaster Sraham. In
charge OF the office here. he expressed
himself as being greatly pleased with
Navy life.
The course toewhich he was ap
pointed is one Of 20 weeks In genera
engineering, including mathematics
machinists work and engine operat
irg. Students are picked at the Nava
Training Stations from those VIII,
show special aptitude and ability q
apply themselves. Searles will b'
graduated from this school and vii
start his career afloat as a petty Of
ncer in the Navy AZ ,72 per month.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-15
SCHOOL pEMONSTRATION
MEETING WELL ATTENDED

In spite OF the bad weather last
evening. groups from SIX adjoining
school districts attended the L. T. 4.
demonstration meeting held at Bethel
school in Sussex county. The schools
represented were Naughn's. Salem,
Peppers. TussoCky Branch. Bethesda
and Quinton. The program included
a demonstration Of school work under
the direction ~ the teachers. Herbert
&. Beatty. principal assisted by the
supervisor OF the district. Mrs. Annie
r. Snyder. What the Home Should
Do for the Child was presented by
Miss Alma Binzel. in charge Of child
training and management in the Uni
versi;ies OF Minnesota and Cornell
The last OF the series OF demonstrs-
tion meetings FOR December will be
held at Loves y Roads. near Mills
boTo. this afternoon. at O'Clock.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-15
MANUFACTURERS TO
WATCH LEGISLATION
Wilmington Association to Keep
an Eye on General Assem-
bly, and Congress.

ANY attempts made at the next ses-
sirn of the Legislature TO shift the
rrcatcr shsrc cf the burdens Of state
government upon any particular in
i~rcst such as by an increase Of taxa
ticn on manufacturers Of tho city and
state viii he vigorously opposed by
the Manufa acturers' Association OF
Wilmington.
Decision on this point was made Mt
meeting Of the association yester-
day ~ its headquarters I'm the Law
Huiliing. Ninth and Market streets
\ steering" committee to keep n close
watch on all acts Of the Legislature
VIII b. appointed within n few days
hy e. u. Garretson. president OF the
association
The enactment Of any other class
legislation will also he opposed by the
manufacturers.
Actions of Congress will he watched
~ the organization. cooperating with
the national association. The Hull
act. which provides for the manufac-
turc of all army and navy stores by
tho government. will be one OF tn,
bills at which strong opposition will
d" directed. The manufacturers argu,
that this act Is but a step in the di-
trction of unfair competition on tn.
part of the government against lis
citizens.
The Bacharach bill. designed e
amend the Federal judiciary Code
with view 20 prohibiting the Fedora
courts setting aside orders of IN,
states public utility boards will be op
posed. The manufacturers assert thai
fhe cnactmcnt of such hill wouh
i1kc away the right of citizens to III,
protection ~ the Federal courts.
" hill providing for a state Public
z tlluy Commission is introduced II
fhe General Assembly IL will probabl,
hc given fuil approval by the associa
ton. The present commission in thi
'ty h unable 10 adequately deal will
matters coming 10 IL from outside th'
'ty because 81 the limitation on III
lowers. u was pointed out AT tho meet
.ng
~ is understood that the association
o. hudy will not take any definit
.,tiun on tho 81 fling Zee. as a mum
lor 90 the members are understood &
tlNor - retention as a law.
James T. stein. secretary Of the as
-n,lation. viii represent the oreaniza
tIon a. Dover during the session OF III
legislature.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-15
WEDDINGS.
MacM illan-Crownoyer.

Miss Louise CrownOyer. Of Phil2-
Islphia, soprano soloist Of First-Cen-
trsl Presbyterian Church. and Fred
erick Macmillan. OF Philadelphia, Were
married in First-Centrsl Church last
night by Rev. Aquilla Webb, pastor.
The bride was given in marriage By
her brother and had as her attendant
Miss Grace Goble. of Philadelphia.
Miss Crownover was attired in
white velvet with tulle veil, held in
place by orange blossoms. Her bouquet
was. OF orchids and lilies Of the valley.
Miss Goble wore blue velvet and car
rled sweetheart roses. After the cere-
mony there was a reception at the
Hotel du POnt Mr.. and Mrs. MacMl-
Ian then left for a trip south. They
will live at 112 South Forty-ninth
street, Philadelphia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-15
BILL TO SELL FARM
CROPS IS FAVORED
BY SENATE BODY
Would Establish $1OO,OOO.OO
Institution to Finance
Sale of Products.
AND OPERATE ITS OWN SHIPS

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Senator Norris. Republican. Nc
braska. to establish 100000 900
government corporation to finance
sale Of agricultural products, was or
dered reported favorably today by the
Senate agriculture committee
il was indicated that the bill.
around which tho next phase Of the
fight for agricultural relief legisla-
ton promises to Center. would he
brought before tho senate in the near
future and an attompt he made 10
have it replace the administration
shipping bill.
The Morris proposal has not been
siven administration approval. and
yesterday Eugene Meyer. director OF
tho War Finance Corporation. told the
Senate banking committee he was op-
posed 10 It.
The agriculture committee voted n
favorable report on the bill after in
terrupting its hearings on farmer re-
lief. but the bsnlSing committee CON
tinued today To hear testimony regard
ing various proposals for expansion
Of agricultural credit.
Md in dtsposing Immediately of the
surplus OF agricultural products "a
/ European markets is one OF the prlnci-
pal objects Of tho Norris bill. but s,
! proposes permanent government cor.
B pOration 10 deal I'm such products.
The corporation would he compose,
/ Of three members appointed by tn,
/ commissioner and have power 70 is
sue $500 100000 in tax exempt bond,
It's slOO,oOO.OOO capital would be sub
scribed entirely BY tho governmcn,
and 1t would have authority TO operat.
government ships and buy. sell, less
and operate elevators.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-15
MAYOR URGES ALL TO .
AID NEAR EAST RELIEF
Calls Attention to Fact That
Over 1000, 900 Are Hungry
and Unclad.

Mayor lie Roy Harvey issued a
proclamation at noon today. urging
the citizens of Wilmington to aid in
the Near East relief. The mayor. as
serting 1t is almost impossible for
Americans to realize the tragedy now
taking place in the Near East. in
v!tes contributions, and asks local
clergymen To place the matter before
their congregations.
The text OF the proclamation follows:
To the Citizens of Wilmington:
Answering the call OF President
Harding and of Governor Denney.
I invite the citizens OF Wilmington
To give heed TO the terrible con-
ditions prevailing among the nom
Turkish population Of Turkey. as
the result of the recent c,llapee
of Greece and the triumph of the
Turkish armies. More than one
million refugees are without
food and clothing. OF these. $780,
600 hoys and girls are orphans.
Unless America gives immediate
help all will die from cold and
starvation.
II is almos. impossible for
Americans TO realize the great
tragedy now taking place in the
Near East America must send
food and clothing at once. | know
that Wilmington wants TO do its
share in this absolutely necessary
work of relief. | therefore urge
oil citizens To send at once con-
tributions 10 l.. l.. Maloney. treas
urer of the Near East Relief,
Sixth and Market streets.
call particularly upon every
clergyman in the city To set aside
the SUNDAY most convenient to
him. and on that day TO bring be-
fore HIS people the dire need OF
aiding promptly and generously
these hundreds Of thousands Of
human beings stricken in the
deepest misery.
lie Roy Harvey, Mayor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-15
FEAST or LIGHTS At
TEMPLE OF TRUTH

Services Will ne hel6sat the Temple
os Truth. 9l2 Washington street. to-
night az s O'Clock. in honor Of Han
ukah. the Feast OF Lights. Rabbi Lee
J. Levinger Will preach on the theme
II the Maccabees Lived To-day" The
choir Will render an anthem, The
Lord j My Rock" by Rogers. The
public j invited 20 attend.
The Hanukah celebration of Che re-
lig.ous school Will be held In The
Temple on sunday. n , p. m. \ play
let by the members of the kinder
sarten and primary classes Will be the
special features. The higher classes
Will also give appropriate numbers.
AL friends OF the school are invited
To share N the happiness OF the
children.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-15
oRARA CASE CONTINUED.
tc,used of Violating Liquor law. He
Denies Guilt.

loseph pors. 80 lOl cedar street.
.rr,sicd yesterday ny Detective Gam
e. "a charges - violating the state
quor law ana selling intoxicating
luor. had his case continued until
reN' Tuesday for investigation. wher
tilcd IN city Court today. When
detective Gamble raidod Obara's place.
vas testified. he found the cellar
win iowr boarded up aud an additional
"A pipe connected. presumably 20 aid
1 re Illegal manufacture OF liquor.
20 an,ther section OF the house the
elective sad ne he found - quarts
lorhe-made rye whiskey and in the
't.hen a barrel 81 mash was fermcn;-
~ Ohats informed the court he
.1Vw nothing - iae mash. He said
H" recently purchased the place IN the
,1rdition found by the detective.
charged with selling a narcotic drug
toward Brown colored. was held =
5000 bal Or a hearing t-mor-ow.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-15
bob BALLARD KILLED
BY PROHIBITION MEN
Brother. Partner in Moonshine
Business. Makes Dash for Lib
erty; Deputy Slain.

by Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Lexington. Ky Dec. l5.-Prohi-
bition Director Sam Collins has re-
ceived word today that Bob Ballard,
leader ~ tho Menifee county moon
shine gang. sought for the staying NJ
two Federal officers last week. was
killed in an early morning battle with
twenty prohibition agents today.
Guy Cole. prohibition agent. was
slain tho report said. Charles Bal
/ lard. also sought. was wounded.
Bob Ballard was killed when pro-
/ hib!tion of'iccns surrounded a cabin
| in which he and his brother had bar
rioaded themselves. near tho scene
~ last weeks encounters when two
Federal men were killed.
Agent cole az Bowling Green. Ky.
approached the front door before ans
OF his companions had fired a shot al
the cabin. He was killed without
warning from within, and his body
dragged into the building.
The remainder Of the posse fell back
and centcred rife FIRE on the cabin
Their shots were returned. Before th'
house was again surrounded. Char!ei
Ballard dashed from the houee. anS
escaped in She hills. Possemen sai'
ne was wounded
Reinforcements have been sent q
Menifee county 20 pursue him.
Cole is tho third officer 10 NEE
death in a week in clashes with tn
Ballard gang He was in the revcnu
service and was a war veteran.
Prohibition Agent Il. l.. Duff wa
killed while attempting 10 raid stil
belonging to the Ballards last Satur
day. When posse went into IN
mountains TO capture his elayers IN
next day. David Treadway. deputize,
posseman. was shot and killed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-15
TURKS>ASP|RING TO
WESTERN CULTURE
Eagerness to Join League lndi-
Gates Angora is Seeking Place
Among Nations.
ev Associated Pres, TO Every Evening.

ev Associated Press 20 Every Evenins.
Lausanne. Dec. l5.-Europcan d.p,o-
mats gathered here believe that the
admission W Turkey 20 the League OF
Nations would lmpart new vigor and
a new meaning 20 that organization.
Prom the beginning Of the Near East
conference the Turkish leaders have
stressed their desire 10 westcrnize
their country; and European states
men who have faith in the league AZ
a substantial machine. contributing z
effectively 10 world peace. arc con-
1nced that wholehearted cooperation
by Turkey N the leagues affairs
would prove an important step in the
maintenance OF a general peace.
The thoroughly occidental aspect o!
the ma jority OF the Turkish delegates
uas impressed every one attending
the conference. Some members Of the
delegation remain loyal 20 the fez
but generally speaking the men from
Angora and Constant.nOpie presen;
an appearance as smartiy western As
that OF any Of the European diplomats
Several os the Turkish delegates arC
here with their wives. who are fash
ionably gowned in the latest Partisan
modes. and are the center OF interest
a; the afternoon teas in the Laussnn,
hotels.
a foreigner who engages a Turk IL
conversation Will learn sooner or la,es
~ the course Of their chat tha'
Turkey first OF all wants Complet,
sovereignty over the Ottoman terri
cory and that secondly she seek
western culture. In snort. Turke!
desires 10 become a real member o
he comfy OF nations. II she join
the league. which step lsmet Pashi
Yesterday said she would seek 70 TAX
II peace was signed here. Turkey cat
walk into Europe by the front door AM
make hersel, al home.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-15
MORE PRISONERS IDENTIFIED.
Two Others Of Five Hcrrin Miners on
Trial Seen WIN fIrearms.
Dy Associated Press 10 Every Evening.

Dy Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Marion. His, Dec. is.--TwD foore 0'
the five defendants on trial in con-
nection with the Herrin slayings we're
pointed out in court today by Wit
nesses as having been seen with fire.
arms in their hands the morning ~
the tragedy.
Fred Harrison. a student a. me Uni-
verslty Of Illinois. testified that ne
had seen Bert Grace. a defendant.
near his farm. and later had found
the bodies ~ four men. one ~ them
hanging from "a tree. he also named
James Gslligan ana Dallas McCree
who are under indictment. but are not
defendants In the present case.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-15
STANDARD DENIES REPORTS.
President Says it is Not Inter-
ested in Banks, Restaurants
or Stores.

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington. Dec. 15.-Walter &.
Teagle. president of the Standard OIL
Company of New Jersey. declaytd
today at the Senate oil Investigation
that contrary 10 the somewhat gener-
al belief" his corporation had no in
teresi. financial or otherwise, in banks,
railroads. copper and sulphur mines
the Childs restaurants. chain stores or
any other unrelated business.
I, Mr.. Teagle added. "tha. We have alb
solutely no interest In or connection
With the Texas Company, the Gulf
companies or the sO-called d heny or
Sinclair compani"1".
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-15
Leitrim " alton Wedding.

New York. Dec. 15.-At the marriag
OF Miss Florence Walton and her lat
est dancing partner. Leon Leitrim
yesterday at the Municipal Building
Miss Helen Walton Of Wilmington. the
brides sister, was maid Of honor. and
Robert Sexton Of Fort Worth. Texas
attended the bridegroom. Mr.. and Mrs
Leitrim will visit her parents in VIII
mington. and viii sail on the olympic
December 80, 10 spend five months in
EurOpe.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-15
HIGH SCHOOL RADIO.
Feature Of Closing Exercises Of
Vocational Classes.

a radio OUTFIT in the electrical sec
tion of'the night vocational classes at
the Wilmington High School. proved
the chief attraction FOR visitors to the
school last night marking the close OF
this years term of the classes.
phc visitors together with "A num-
ber OF students listened In" To a
radio concert broadcast from Gimbcl'e
department store in Philadelphia.
Exhibits showing the work Of 81
classes In the evening school COM
posed OF coo students were placed in
various rooms. The classes included
the various trades. technical and shop
work for men and sewing. and domes-
TIC science for the women.
The next session opens January 4.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-15
81. Mary's Holy Name 0ffice.s.

ST. Nsry's Holy Name Society held
its annual election Of officers last
light James Conlin was elected pres
ldent: ". A. Casey, vice president; !;
William A. Thompson. recording sec
retary; Charles Devliu, financial sec
retary; James Farmar, marshal. Re-.
James McKenna was chosen spiritual
director. Following the business meet
ing the entertainment committee pro-
yided u pleasing program.