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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
MOVIES ON FARM KEEP
WORKERS IN COUNTRY
ChanIoner TO Make Plan Coun-
tryWide; Has Proven It's
Success.

Atlanta, April 30-John Armstrong
Chaloner of New York and Cobhan, Va,
has Just left Atlanta TO continue what he
calls "his broad whirP Of the United
States. Mr. Chaloner is now and has
been for some months carrying out his
plan to keep country boys away from
the cities. He proposes to prevent
depopulation Of the farms by placing
moving pictures in rural communities
preferably IN the public schools--tO
check the movement 10 the cities by
means of recreations that the farm
lacks; to extend visual instruction IN
the schools, turn them into community
centers, thus vastly increasing their
service
Mr.. Chaloner said the Superinten
dents of Education Of seven Of the
eleven States he had visited highly
approved Of his project. In Deem
Der, 1920, he conceived the plan after
hs own farm hands and daIryTnen had
been lured away by the amusements
afforded by the neighboring towns.
He had conducted p large dairy bUzi-
ness on his 400-acre estate, known "a
''The Merry Mills" two miles from
! Cobhan, Va. His business had ex-
tended to Richmond, 100 miles away.
Then suddenly ne found himself pos
sessed of an up-to-date dairy plant
with no help TO run 1t.
He decided to compete with the
attractions of the towns by convert
ing large barn into a moving picture
theatre. lie installed the necessary
equipment and seats to accommodate
800 people No admission was charged
and his theatre was always crowded.
he was prevailed upon TO keep shs
theatre open through the summer
and Was even asked to charge an adj
mission fee to support it. He reluctantly
charged 5 cents admission for children
and 10 cents for adults, and during
May, June and July the theatre took
in $1,000, although the shows were
gwen only twice week.
He declares no other attraction car
keep his hands away from the farm
now.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
ABDUCTION
TAKEN UP BY COUNTY
Presbytery Of Oklahoma Re-
Iieved Of Inquiry Into Mis-
used Preacher Case.
py Asrocinted Press 10 Every Evening.

BY APBoCtnfcd Press W EVERY rsFenfnB.
Lawton. okla, May 1.-The Lawton
Presbyterian Church controversy got
outside OF the confines Of the church
: lay. County authorities took hand.
\ civil court OF inquiry was under
way, directed by Fletcher Riley,
county attorney. who announced he
would go To the bottom OF the whole
dissension In an effort To determine
tho identity OF three men who last
Saturday night abducted tho pastor.
the Rev. Thomas j. Irwin. and threw
him In a ditch beside road outside
Lawton, half conscious and securely
tied and gagged. Filing OF criminal
charges. he said. win depend on the
outcome OF the investigation.
Tho county attorney started about
his inquiry today by preparing sub
poenss for about thirty persons wh,
had been suspended from pastor Tr.
wins church. They were ousted b
tho church session or executive board
with the sanction Of Mr.. Irwin, ant
having been aligned against the min
lister in the movement TO have him ex
PEELED from the Lswton pulpit on for
NAL charges drawn up by tho govern
ing El Reno Presbytery.
County Attorney Riley said the gus
pendod members and anti-frwin fac
tionists would be interrogated abou
the abduction Of the pastor. and IT wa
indicated that each would be aske
to explain his whereabouts on tn
night the alleged slugging and kid
mapping took place.
Pastor Irwin and three members c
the church sesson were called in las
night and questioned at length whe
the county attorney decided TO cor
vene the inquiry court.
Their testimony was kept secret.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
ASSESSMENT BOARD
COMPILING REPORT
Very Few Appeals Heard This
Year, Slight Change in Total
Valuation.

Members Of the Board Of Assess
ment Revision and Appeals are en-
gagged in compiling a report on the
assessment on real estate in this city.
which report will be submitted to City
Council next week and on the basis
of which the tax rate for the fiscal
year beginning July ! will be fixed.
While the work is still uncompleted it
Is not thought there will be any ma
terlal change in the assessment over
the total for the current fiscal year
which is Sl14.oo0.oo0.
The board was Obliged 10 make
some reductions on the Union Park
Garden houses following the sale OF
those properties because they were
disposed of at prices below the assess
ed valuation but with these exceptions
there have been very few changes in
the city assessment this year. Out OF
the rs. 900 parcels of real estate in the
city the total number Of appeals filed
with the board and heard by the men,
bers did not amount 10 more than l50
and many OF them were on properties
TO which minor additions had been
made.
With virtually no change in the as
sessed valuation the finance commit
tee OF City Council in making UP the
budget for the next fiscal year will be
confronted with a serious problem ir
providing for the various city depart
ments. To secure additional revenue
the tax rate will have 10 be increased
as the present rate will not be suf.
ficien; 20 produce the revenue TO mee'
all demands or else the committee will
have 10 cut down all departmental
budgets 20 make the total conform t'
the total revenue based on tax rats
the same as that for the current fisca
year. The committee will begin mex
week the consideration OF the budget
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
PENNA. DIOCESAN CONVENTION
Admission Of Women TO Future Con
ferences to BE FavorabIy Reported.

Philadelphia. May 2.--Plans for a
church community house at Morrisville
Pa. near Trenton, N. j., formed the
first subject Of discussion at the 13sth
annual convention of the Protestant
Episcopal Diocese Of Pennsylvania at
tho opening Of two-day session to-
day.
Among matters to come before tho
convention is a final decision on tho
question of amending tho Constitution
to admit women delegates to future
Francis Spencer Ednonda,
chairman of a special committee ap-
pointed last year to consider the
question. said a report favorable TO
admission of women would be SUB
mitted to the convention.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
FRENCH SATISFIED
WITH SOVIET STAND,
POlNCARE REPLIES
Continued from pnEe I

Secretary Hughes In a brief speech In
reply to representatives Of the Wo-
mems international League for Peace
and Freedom, who had called upon
him to urge immediate recognition of
the Moscow regime.
Political recognition OF tho aoviet
government. Mr.. Hughes told the dole
cation OF women. was dependent upon
the existence Of government COM
pctont TO discharge. and showing dis
position to discharge, It's international
obligations. Tho whole matter was
In tho control OF those who dominated
the affairs OF Russia, Mr.. Hughes
said, and while the United Stntes was
desirous OF doing what II could to aid
Russia's recuperation, II remained for
Russia herself TO establish the basis
for such recuperation.
There was not tho slightest dispo-
sition on the part OF the United States
government TO interfere with tho Rus
sian people in their attempts to work
out their destiny, Mr.. Hughes said
Tho basis for credit, which Russin
needs. he insisted, must bo supplied
side OF Russia" and could not be
supplied from the outside.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
Two "Times" Conflict.

The first confliction between day
light and standard time occurred to-
day over the convening of the In
dustrial Accident Board. The session
was called for II o'clock and ordi-
narily the down state members would
have reached this city shortly after 10
o'clock and been ready for business
by II. But owing to the daylight saw
ing time here, the down state mem
bers did not reach Wilmington until
after IL o'clock and the session did not
get underway much before noon. II
is likely that sessions will be scheduled
to start at noon, until the city returns
TO standard time again.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS,
Eight Bills Found by Talesmen n
Morning Inquest.

The grand jury reported true bills
as follows for this mornings session.
Illegal possession of spiritous liquors
Frank Jefferie, Kazinha Wlazlo.
Using female child for immoral pur-
poses-Harry Siggers.
Larceny-Antonio Giannaotto.
Assault and battery-Harold Nc
knight.
Breaking and entering-George
Wesley Lea.
Uttering forged Observation-Disclosures
Bostriet
Murder-Eulah Calhoun
Ignored-Ivy b. Flowers, statutory
charge; larceny, Ernest c. Brown
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
WILL PICKET WHITE HOUSE.
Women and Children Plan Drive a
Harding to Pardon Prisoners.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
New York. May 2.--Wives and chill
dren win resort to picketing tho White
House in renewed plea 10 President
Harding 10 release the ia men still
In Federal prisons serving sentences
imposed during the war, it was an
nounced today by officers OF the
American Civil Liberties Union.
Each day they will parade to the
executive plansion. the Senate and the
Department OF Justice. bearing ban
ners inscribed II never saw my
daddy" Free all political prisoners
| and rs free speech a crime?" Ac-
cording to Prof. Harry r. Ward
chairman Of the unions board of d.
rectors. this campaign will be aug
rnented by a drive on the President
through the mails by its members
throughout the nation. No date for che
start Of the picketing campaign was
| set.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
SUNDAY SCHOOLS IN
STATE CONVENTION
rhirty-fifth Annual Meeting
Was Formally Opened at
Milford Today.

opccaai Dispatch From Every Evenings
Milford. May 2.-Ths seth annual
meeting OF the Delaware state Sunoay
echool Association convened mere 10
dsv In Avenue NJ. ". church. win a
socd attendance. an sections OF tno
etate bsang represented.
At tho session today committees
we're appointed as follows:
Rcsolutions-w. u. Wilson OF Loves,
chairman: w. w, Hynson OF smyrna
and I. Elmer Perry, of wilmington
Nominating-G. Harrison OF Ken
ton. chairman: Frederick Price OF
wilmington. and Thomas Scott OF
icw~s
About aoo delegates registered. com
ins here by train and automopie'
Tho,o who came on the train were
met hy the pastors of the local church
q. and the supcrintendcnts OF sun
day schools, and werc then escorted
90 tho church. which was besuu-
fully decorated,
All parts uf Delaware are repre-
s.ntcd hy the delegates and visitors,
and the convention is one OF the larg-
GNf Uf It's KIM fNfI htAb ~ sFN''''N>s
Those In attendance have been as
saRned homes by Miss Elizabeth Jones
chairman Of the enrolment com
mitteo
The devotional services which open
ed this mornings session were led by
RcV ~. l.. Bunstcin w. q. Honeckef
OF smyrna led In song service. ac-
companied N the piano 10y his wife
The president. l.. NJ Price of Smyr-
ma. presided /. Elmer Perry was ap-
pointed secretary Ia the absence ol
the regular secretary. Mrs. Frances
Mccoy of Wilmington
The conference sermon was deliv-
cred by Rev. &. II. Bohner OF Hanove,
Presbyterian Church. the subject beinS
Workers with Him."
The executive committee will en-
tertain tho delegates at dinner TO
night In the Hotel Windsor. Th'
Methodist Protestant congregation 4
tlSo acting IA host 20 the visitors.
one OF today's features Is an ad
dress by Dr J. Calvitt Clarke o
Brooklyn. n. Y. on Present Con
diuons In the Near East"
Dr Clarke was formerly pastor Il
praddock. Ia A; the outset OF tn
War he was cent overseas and wa
made director OF Russian activitie
FOR the Y NJ c. A. In this work h
had supervision over 100000 Russia
troops Due 20 conditions in IN
Near East he was importuned by Am
Ia ssador Morgenthau TO Join the or
ganiyation which was then being es
tahlished TO bring relief 20 Armeni
and Syria. This organization wa
later named the Near East Reliet
Cpon Dr. Clarke's return to thi
country no was put in charge of IN
work In Central Pennsylvania an
was made assistant State director c
PENNSYLVANIA. He was choset. a. IN
Pennsylvania representative IN IN
American commission which was do
tailed 20 make an inveetigat tion OF III
pre4cnt conditions In Turkey an
southern Russia. where the Near Ea:
Relief operates. When he returned
America ne was made assistant regior
al director Of Pennsylvania. Delawar
Maryland. District OF Columbia an
West Virginia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
Seek Receiver.

Producing and Refining Co. have ap-
pealed TO the United States Court in
this city TO name a receiver for the
corporation. May 23 has been fixed
by Judge Morris as the time for hear
ing arguments on the petition. Mar
vel. Marvel, Layton and Hughes are
counsel for the corporation, which is
operated under a Delaware charter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
Veterans of Police Force.

Policemen John McTteer and Will
liam Davidson, the latter a turnkey
and the former a special officer, yes
terday completed 20 years of service
in the police department. Three other
officers have served the same length of
time They are Captain Schell, Ser
geant Donohoe and Patrolman Collins.
The three oldest men in point of SER
vice are Superintendent Black, Cap-
tain Daniel Kelleher and Policeman
William Edwards, turnkey,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
THREE MONTHS FOR SMITH.
Arrested Last November Charged
With Violating Liquor Law.

a three-months sentence was impos-
ed upon Thomas f. Smith, who plead
ed guilty to violation of the Volstead
act. when arraigned before Judge
Hugh NJ. Morris in United States
Court. this morning.
Smith was arrested November /,
last, when local enforcement officers
arrested nine other offenders
In imposing sentence Judge Morris
emphasized the fact that Smith was
being sentenced under the ruling of
last year and not this year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
LIBERTY BOND QUOTATIONS.

BY associated Press 70 Every Evening.
New York. May Liberty bond
quotations at l p. m: Three and
halfs. 99.16; first as. -; second as.
1916; first AXIS. ss.46; second "A S.
99.76; third AIS. $3.50; fourth Az s.
-: Victory ANS. 1OO.54; Victory
ans, 1o0.O2.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
SALEM TREASURER CAUGHT.
Chief Of Police Goes to Iowa to See
Man Arrested There.

Salem. n. j.. May 2.-Salem city Of
ficials are anxtously awaiting word
from Chief of Police Garrison who
went to Iowa three days ago on tip
that A. d. Mitchell. formerly city
treasurer, charged with having hy-
pothecated part OF An issue OF $780,
900 In Salem city school bonds, has
been located in small town in Iowa
Mitchell has been missing for about
a month.
Authorities here were satisfied that
the description tailed sufficiently 10
warrant sending Chief Garrison to the
Iowa town to look over the prisoner
He viii obtain extradition papers and
bring him back to Jersey, should he
provo 10 be the much-wanted
Mitchell
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
JOBS FOR ALMOST ALL
RELIEF BODIES QUIT

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington. May 3.-Refecting de-
creases in unemployment, organiza-
tions for tho relief for jobless have
disbanded in many, localities 1t was
said today by Secretary Hoover.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
New Gre matory Work.

Worlmen are placing the roof on the
new Davis incinerating plant in course
of construction at the foot of Liberty
street. The plant, however, will not
be ready for service until about the
middle Of june. In the meantime the
Nye incinerator is burning on an average
of IS tons of material day, sufficient
to take care OF the collections until the
midsummer rush
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
EXPLOSION KILLS THREE.
Boiler Of B. & o. Locomotive Blows
Up Destroying Part Of Train
nv A ssrsrYa ia pres~ N E>v.~v Hw>us~.


Myersdale, Pa, May 2.--Three train
men were killed and a fast freight
on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
was wrecked at Fairhope, east Of
here. early today when the locomo-
tive blew UP.
The dead are Timothy Conway. en-
gtneer, and o. r. Newcomer, fireman,
Of Connellsville, Pa and Brakeman
Parker. Ursina. Pa.
The locomotive was hauling a fast
freight from Cumberland, Nd, 70
Pittsburg. Without warning the boiler
let go. and members Of the crew on
that portion Of the train were killed
Ten cars Immediately following the
engine were thrown from the track
and catching fire, were destroyed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
Colored Editor In Political Survey

Joseph Dorsey, editor of the Crusader,
Negro journal, came to Wilmington
from Baltimore to survey the political
field. He said he did not know what
Delaware Negroes will do in tho political
campaign, but he thought Senator
Coleman du Pont is very strong.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
County Committee to Meet.

The Democratic County Executive
Committee will meet at Democratic
headquarters, 6l0 French street, Sat
urday afternoon for the purpose of
organizing for the campaign. Election
districts meanwhile are electing com
mitteemen,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
Film Flash In Theatre.

During the showing Of picture at
the Grand Opera House about o'clock
last night. a film caught fire. and
burned, but as 1t ali happened In the
fireproof projecting box. nothing seri-
GUS happened. except for the presence
of some smoke.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
BURNS KILL X-RAY EXPERT.
DR.. Roberts Dies From Old Injnrics
Received While Experimenting.

Belleville. Ill. May 2.-Dr. Heber
Roberts. 10. internationally known as
an X-ray and radium specialist. died
at his home here yesterday. His death
indirectly was due to burns received
while experimenting with Roentgen
ray before present day precautionary
measures were known.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
WIDOW. 10, HELD FOR MURDER
Suspected Of Killing Nephew Of s1s
Years who Was Visiting Her.

BY Associated Press to Every Evening.
Chicago, May Miss Violet Black
Duncan. a pretty 19year-old di-
vorcee. was arrested today charged
with murder In connection with the
death Of her nephew. Hollis Boyd, ~
years old, of Alton Park. Tenn.
The child was found dead in Miss
Duncans apartment last Saturday
night
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
SUIT OVER COAL.
RussOdonia Co. Seeks Damages Over
Delivery OF Fuel.


Delivery OF Fuel.
Trial OF the damage suit of the
Rueeodonia co. against the United
States Transportation Co. for damages
amounting to $4,000 arising from an
alleged breach OF contract, was resum-
ed in United States Court thts morning
and will probably be concluded this af-
ternoon. The trial was started before
Judge Hugh M. Morris yesterday.
The plaintiff alleges that the United
Transportation Co. had contracted to
deliver 5000 tons of coal at Stockholm
Sweden, at S34 ton, but had failed
to fulfill the contract.
Andrew c. Gray and Russell Rob
ins represent the plaintiff and Charles
f. Curley and S. d. Townsend the de-
fendant.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
Policeman Before Board.

a policeman win be given a hearing
by the Directors OF Public Safety this
afternoon. He is alleged TO have re-
ported off duty as sick on Saturday
and was found 10 be out for pleasure
when n surgeon called at his home.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
$4,000 Worth OF Beer IN Sewer.
BY Associated Pres. to Every Evening

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Pittsfield. Mass. May Fifteen
thousand gallons OF beer, valued at
between $4,000 and $4,000 was turned
into the sewer at the Berkshire Brew
ing Associations plant here today by
Federal officers. Tho company decided
recently 10 suspend business.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
Hoerner Must support Family.

William T.. Hoerner. charged with
failing 10 pay a court order for the
support OF his wife and three children.
was sentenced in Municipal Court to-
day. 20 one years Imprisonment. but
~ he can furnish bond to guarantee
the payment of slo.5o a week the sent
ence will be suspended.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
Superior Court Hears Argument.

Argument was heard in the suit of
Frank L. Speakman, trustee. in bank
ruptcy of the estate of James f.
Nields VS.. John f. O'Connor, before
Judges Rice and Rodney In Superior
Court today. This suit involves about
So, 900. Decision was reserved.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
Not TO Dance at Bazaar.

Mary Cassidy. six-year- dancer
Of Young's studio. Will not dance at
the charity bazaar 20 be held in the
Auditorium this week. according to
her mother. Mrs. Nicholas Cassidy.
lStA ClAynont street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
Seriously Accuse Small Boy.

Walter Madjispki. eight years old. of
I1207 Sycamore street. was taken into
custody last night and turned over to
the Juvenile Court. on a charge OF
having sent In a false fire alarm from
box No. 242.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
w EDDINGS.
Tebo-Elmer.

Word has been received here of the
marriage of Miss Florence Merle Ell
mer. formerly connected with the To-
cal Italian Mission, TO Rev. Clarence
Willard Tebo of Little Falls, n. Y,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
PERSONAL.

DIR. James A. Draper Of Pennsylva-
mia avenue and Parkway has gone
10 Saranc Lake, in the Adirondack
mountains. 10 take rest,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-02
BRITAIN GETS SOVIET OILS.
Shell Co., Rival of Standard,
Signs Gigantic Industrial
Agreement.
Associated Press to Every Evening.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
London. May A gigantic In
dustrtai agreement was signed on
OF the Russian Soviet government and
the Shell group OF British oil COM
panies. telegraphs the Genoa CORES
pondent OF the Evening News.
Under tho agreement, he writes,
the Shell group will control all sales,
and. under certain conditions, all pro-
duction OF oil in every part OF Rus
sia for an agreed period. Tho con-
cession may be renewed by mutual
consent.
Fifty per cent OF the net profits
will be allotted TO the Soviet govern
ment and the other so per cent to the
Shell group. The working of the of
fields will be administered by the
British companies.
The correspondent understands that
the Shell combine has arranged tt
apply the agreement almost i'm.
mediately In the Caspian field, taking
charge of the pipe line from Baku tc
Batum, and also TO develop the vas
potential fields in Uralsk province.
! Genoa, May 2.-The Genoa CORES
pondent for the London Evening New
in a dispatch to his paper this after
noon, quotes Colonel Boyle, repre-
senting the Shell group of British on
companies and Royal Dutch inter
ests here as denying an industria
agreement was signed here yestrda,
between these interests and the Rus
sian Soviet government, as had beel
reported.
Reuters correspondent says tn
Russian delegation to the economi
conference also fatty denied havini
made any concession to the Shell in
terestS.
The Little River news., 1922-12-13
SELECTED AS ASSEMBLY MGR.
State Supt. Bond Named Head of Ne, Methodist Institution.

Fayetteville, Dec. 7-J. L. Bond. su- perintendent of Public Instruction, was elected general superintendent and manager of the Western Methodist Assembly by the Board of Directors here this morning. Mir. Bonds term as superintendent will expire January 1, and he probably will remove to Fay etteville soon after the first Of the year The first session of the assembly, which will continue 10 weeks. will open June 15.
 Construction work on the assembly site will be supervised by MT. Bond.
 The directors completed plans for the first lot sale on the site, which will be held tomorrow Dr. A. c. Mil lar of Little Rock, chairman of the board, will remain here for the sale.
 Work on building the highway tt the assembly site, the right-of- way for which has been cleared, has been held up the past few days on account of the rains The road will be completed as soon as possible. The laying of piping for the waterworks system ot the assembly site will be started with in a few days, it is said.