davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16
FIGHT AGAINST LODGE
SHIFTED TO SENATE
"A Minority Winner and Repu-
dated" Dry Candidate Pro-
tests to Coolidge.

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington, Dec. 1.-THE proceed
ings begun in ssachusetts chal-
Longing the reelection 10 the Senate
Of Henry Cabot Lodge. the Republi-
can leader, today were transferred 10
the Senate itself
A protest and challenge" against
the election OF Senator Lodge was re-
ceived by Vice President Coolidge
from Conrad w. Crooker. attorney
for John 4. Nichols. defeated Prohi
the Liberal Republican League Of
Massachusetts.
'Flsgrant irregularities in the No
vember senatorial election were
charged in Mr. Crooker's petition,
which declared Senator Lodge was a
minority" winner and had been
"repudiated." Mr.. Crooker asked for
an immediate hearing.
The papers are to he referred 10 the
State privileges and elections commit
tee OF which Senator Dillingham;, Re
publican. Vermont. Ia chairman. IL
is not customary for the committee
or the Senate to take action on cleo
ton contests until the convening of
the new Congress which they affect.
and Senate leaders indicated today
that despite the request for immediate
action the Crooker proceedings would
lie dormant until March 4.
When the Senate convened Vice
President Coolidge announced receipt
of the Crooker petition together with
others bearing on other senatorial
elections. and added that all would be
placed on file.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16
INCOME TAX SHOWS
DECIDED FALLING OFF

Income tax receipts for this
district during the present iscal
year have fallen OF approx
matciy 40 per cent, AZ compared
with the receipts Of last year.
II was said today at the office
OF Collector John w. Herring In
the Federal Building.
The decrease in the total
amount OF returns In attributed
TO the smaller earnings Of tax
payers and the action of corpor-
ations i'm taking losses.
But very few persons have
been delinquent in making their
returns. Yesterday was the last
day for the installments on the
last quarter. During the year
investigators OF the income tax
division compelled about $500
persons who failed to make any
returns whatever or were short
on various iteme. To pay In full.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16
BALLARD GANG" ALL .
SHOT OR IMPRISONED.
Moonshine Leader Killed. His
Brother Wounded. Rest OF
Outlaws in Jail.
nv Associated Pres. to Every Evening

Lexington, Ky. Dec. 1s-Men.fee
coun,y's "moonshne war" has ended
today after n week OF campaigning in
enforcement forces emerged victorious
hut not until three agents had been
slain In clashes with tho outlaws To
balance their losses the federal men
counted Robert Ballard leader Of the
mOonShiners. dead. his brother.
Charles. wounded. and a fugitive In the
hills: and Jem Ballard. father and Al
bert Ballard. brother OF tho slain
leadcr. together with Joseph Glenn,
William Ferguson and Henry Ront.
prisoners in jail here.
The Menlfec county outbreak NEEDED
In the same fashion ~ started q week
aCo--a spectacular gun battle.
The extended engagement between
the federal men and the members of
the ballard gang" was initiated last
Saturday when Agent n. r. Dun was
shot down while leading a ralding
party OF half dozen men In an ad-
vance on a cave. used by the outlaw,
AZ a still site. Robert Ballard had
been identified as one OF the outlaw W
band. however.
The following morning large posse
picked up the trail OF the outlaws and
moved into the hills in pursuit. Shortly
after the man hunt got under way.
David Treadway. deputized by tn.
federal authorities was shot dead by
a hidden rlfieman.
With the Staying Of Treadway lead
ers OF the chase disbanded the posse
and TO all intents the pursuit was
called on.
Yesterday IL was learned. however
that the Ballards emboldened by the
apparent absence Of pursuit. had re-
turned TO their cabin. located within
half a mile OF the scene OF the first
encounter.
A force Of twenty picked men sur
rounded the cabin. In an attempt to
rush the building Agent Guy Cole was
killed. Robert Ballard was killed BY q
return volley from the agents rifles
Charles. wounded in an arm and leg
dashed from the building and escaped
into tho neighboring woods. Ballarde
father and brother and the other
prisoners, all living in the vicinity oi
the cabin, then were rounded up. JET
and Albert Ballard were held in con.
nection with the death OF Agent Duff
and other prisoners were charged with
having been accessories to the crime
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16
SAYS KANSAS WILL PUT
KLAN OUT OF BUSINESS
Governor Informs Executive il
Will Not Drive Ku Klux
From State.
BY Asscc,s,.d Press 70 Every Evening.

BY Ass"cia'ed Press 70 Fvsry Evening.
White Sulphur Springs. ". Va,
Dec. 1s-Kansss will not drive the Ku
Klux Khan from the state by force.
but will expcl u by refusing TO per
nit 70 10 do business within the state
boundaries. Governor Henry !. Allen
declared in an address prepared for
delivery today before the governors
conference.
A writ being sought in the Kansas
supreme court. ne said. would make
disappear the blazing cross and the
pasture parties. where the men mask
themselves and put on a fantastic
ceremony In the open field and ter
rorize An entire neighborhoOd."
He explained that II was not the
purpose Of the state 10 drive the mem
bers OF the khan out OF the state. but
10 forbid the khan 20 do business and
continued:
The essence of our opposition TO
this organization IL not in the fact
that II fights the Catholic church. or
expresses it's antiphy 10 the Jew or
TO the Negro. but in the fact that
Il does this under the protection Of a
mask and through the process OF ter
rCrism and violence.
The old American spirit OF enter
prise, cooperation and nelghborly
good will passes away under the blight
OF It's blgoted teachings. and the spirit
ot religious intolerance. hatred and
suspicion enters into every civic ac-
tivity."
After referring 10 specific crimes
OF violence alleged 20 have been com
mitted by members OF the khan In the
south and the far west ne said:
The organization Is as dangerous
70 the Pro,estants as it is to the Cath
Ole. the Jew or the Negro. because IL
exists only when the authority OF
government has been broken down
and DESTROYED"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16
C|TY'S COAL SUPPLY
|SAb0UT EXHAUSTED,
FUEL DEALERS SAY
Shipments Expected Here on
Monday; Substitutes Ade.
quate for Present.
FAVOR CITY DISTRIBUTION

Although there IL still an adequate
supply of substitutes in the local coal
wards. dealers say that the supply OF
other coal is practically exhausted.
pfscials of the Delaware Coal Com
mission In an effort 10 speed up ex-
pected shipments 10 this city ws<e in
communication yesterday with Penn
sylvsno operators IL is hoped to
have shipment in this city by Mon
day although THE is not certain.
The fuei commissioners who have
been making a constant effort 10 edu-
cate tho consumers Of this city In the
use of substitutes. have prepared an
exhibit 81 low volatile soft coal. As
hour coke. nut size: 72-hour coke.
huckwheat size and screened gae coal.
which they have on display at their
"hces. eoa King street
member 81 the commission in
speaking ~ the proper use Of the sub
Htituies this morning said that in
burning coke good results could We OBJ
inined with iudicious mixture of
huckwhcat coal lie also said tha,
Tor the inexperienced person using
Those substitutes. great core should
Tee taken in banking thc FIRE ~ night
This morning an livery Evenins
representative Eot IN touch with the
'tv clerk ~ Camden. y. j.. in regard
fu the plan of that city for the dis
irihution ~ coal 20 tho poor az cost
Ito slated that such q plan was under
consideration In that city and that the
method ~ distributing the coal would
hr 10y means of various dealer.
throughout the city. tho centrul suppl,
n'ing controlled by city officials "a,
stated thu coal would ~ sold At cost
lle wus az lo~s - know just when IN,
p.an would be started. stating that a.
'he rrescnt time the idea was in 8
cumulative state
The city clerk also said that Camdcr
Ike other places. WIS experisncinl
Ercai dificuliy m procuring coal. and
hat a large amount ~ substitutes ar,
hrInE used
The Camden plan.
u vac learned later IN the morninl
thst tho camden. y J. city Council
a. special meeting on December II
appropriated sum of s. 0OO Will
Continued on paxe ..
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16
RAIDERS SWEEP ATLANTIC CITY.
Get Two Patrol Loads o. Witnesses
Mt Popular Hotel and Cafe.
, Associated PTess to ENery EYcninJ

By Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Atlantic City, y. j., Dec. le.--De-
scending upon the Garden Inn hotel and
cafe. a southside rendezvous for after
theatre parties, police led by Director
Of Public Safety Cuthbert and Chief of
Police Miller early today arrested two
full patrol wagons OF patrons and CON
hscated a quantity Of liquor they
found on the premises and in the
different rooms OF the hotel.
The proprietor. James ID. Rocco,
vas held in $4,000 bail ss a principal
witness. The hail 81 the other fifteen
was fixed at $1,000 each.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16
5O-yEAR ODD FELLOWS
ARE AWARDED JEWELS
Fairfax Lodge Holds celebra-
ton in Their Honor. Featured
by a Banquet.

Old age and youth. hound in fra
ternal comradeship. mingled In the
odd Fellows Temple. Tenth and King
streets. last n!eht. when veteran mem
ncrs ~ Fairfax Lodge. No s. In
1enendent order Of odd Fellows were
fhe guests % the lodge al an enter
ftinmeni and banquet
\ feature 81 the affair was the con-
ferring ~ ,ewels on a number OF the
older members % the lodge Edward
kelley. past grand of Fairfax Lodge
introduced the veterans and pre-
ssnied the Jewels. Five members y,
tho lodge received jewels denoting so
Years membership in the order.
ar Kelley made an appropriate
address on the floor % the lodge room.
ln which he told % going. in com
pany with eleven other members OF
ne lodge. 20 West Chester. Pa last
Thursday. whore they presented a
icwel Co one % the old veterans % the
lodge.
Following the presentation % the
f.wels class % Atty candidates was
Inflated a. a special ceremonial. A,
mo Close ~ this feature. the mem
..ers 20 the lodge adjourned 70 the
banquet room. wher. a dinner was
served
Addresses wer. made by William !
Nessick Grand Master Of Pennsyl-
wanna and Ernest W Crossan. past
Grand Master ~ Delaware Their
sdlresses were on various phases of
he .'dge work. and proved exceeding
N inspiring 20 the members O, Fair
fax
The mvfnbers uf the lodge who re-
ceived the 90 year jewels are. Lyman
fitts T =. Grifhth. Henry Hannah.
John '. Beckett and y. =. Luwden.
Other members of the lodge who re-
Deivcd jewels for % years Of member
ship were Thomas e D0wd. Melvin G.
smith. q. N. Crawford. g. G. Na!lor
". " Sailor J. &. whitehouse. !. NJ
Green. Sr.. Charles y. Harvey. ". T
Wooters ~ :. Valentine. W. A. Bell
" NJ Mask. r. :. Neal. w. J. Man
nerirE. John Ash. g l. Wilkins. Isaac
o. BROWN. Sr.. Robert ID. Stuart. s
" Knvington. ID. II. Clund. r. Spen.
rrr. q q. A. Robinson, Frank Wat.
.on Charles Palmer. Joseph NJ JET.
fr.es. Ferris r. Valentine w X
SHAW. John =. Jacobs Charles J
Miles and Samuel u. Ridgway.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16
TURKS DEMANDING
EARLY CONCLUSION
OF LAUSANNE FARLEY
Will Permit Brief Holiday Until
Conference Reaches Final
Decision.
$4,000 MEN IN TRENCHES
~ Associated Press to Every Evening.

~ Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Lausanne. Dec. 1s.-Amba ssador
Richard Wa.hburn Child. az head ~
the American delegation 20 the Near
East conference. plans 20 make a
protest against the Turkish proposal
to exnel the Greek patriarch from
Constantinople AT this afternoon's
meeting ~ tho sub-commisslon on
minorities.
Lausanne. Dec. i5--Drafting of the
treaty Of Iaueanne now is In progress
The experts are working. however. on
clauses that involve disputed points
and although the sub -comrnixsions are
making rapid progre~ % seerns i'm
possible that any complete document
can even be initiated before Chris'rnae
Rumor are now in circulation that
January 20 has been fixed ae the
tentative date for signing the pact
Any considers bic vaca ton over Christ
mas seems unlikely. largely because ~
Turkeys determination there shall b.
no lull IN the conference until definite
terms ~ peace are agreed upon ~ leas,
In principle. or until II is clear that
there can be no agreement.
Ismet Pnsha hae boon instructed by
his government not 20 permit any
break In the conference until some
definite decision is reached. Turkey
has 100000 men under arms and prac-
tically I'm The trenches She does no
propose to keep them In suspenso IN.
necessarily in order 20 allow Europear n
diplomats 10 spend Chris'mas and New
Year's with their families
or soldiere are needed AZ home and
on the farms and villages which mus
he reoonstructed." said l-uei w.
want Ia know as soon a. Tyo-s-ibl.
whether We can release them for m.
reconr'ruction Turkey 80 sadly meade
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16
BIG BUSINESS CHIEFS
HELD FOR CONSPIRACY
43 indictments Found Against
Prominent New York, Chi
cago, Omaha Mon.
q, Associated Press to Every Evening.

's TrS'''"''" f'VsS w TsNf'S TN"nfnks
Omaha. Ncb., Dec. ts.-Forty-three
persons. among them prominent New
York. Chicago and Omaha business
men. including 10 wcil-known Ne
braska bankers. were indicted here
late yesterday by "a federal grand jury
for alleged misuse OF the mails and
conspiracy 10 use the mails 10 de-
fraud. Tho indictment came after in
vestigations before federal and state
authorities I'm connection with tran
sactions which are alleged to have
wrecked the Lion Bonding and Surety
Company OF Omaha.
Among the indicted II Joseph Trog-
gait. head OF the Joseph TrogRatt
auditing Arm Of New York city and
!. Clarence Leonard. also Of New
York. former secretary of the Lion
Bonding and Surety Company. Others
Indicted include Edwin H. Gurney.
Fremont. Neb. former president OF
the dcfunct company. three former
vice-prcsidents. the former treasurer
and former assistant secretary.
1t is charged that those indicted
had misrepresented the status OF tho
company In various weys and fraudu-
len,ly induced the sale. subscription
| and approval Of stocks and bonds Of
the company.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16
FERRY RAMS WILMINGTON.
One Man Injured When Fear
less Hits Wilson Line
Boat.

Angelo Logae OF Philadelphia. a
member Of the crew OF the City Of
Wilmington OF the Wilson Line. was
slightly injured yesterday afternoon In
collision due to the fog. between
the City OF wilmington and the ferry
boat Fearless Of the Gloucester line,
OF the South Philadelphia piers. Sew
eral others were also shaken by the
force of the crash.
Both the boats were damaged. The
City OF Wilmington was damaged 10
such an extent that Il will he out OF
commission for week or ten days.
Damages to the Fearless were slight.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16

Mrs Katherine Wardle OF Carneys
Point. n. j.. mother OF Mrs. Il. G.
Jeuell OF 1901 Apple street, this city,
Is a first cousin OF Georges Clemen-
ceau OF France, who sailed from New
York. recently, for Paris, after max
ing a tour Of the United States.
During Clemenceau's stay in Phil
sdelphia Mrs. Jeuell went TO visit him
and made known her relationship. He
was pleased TO meet her and they
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16
PRESSES CHECK on NAVY.
House Adopts Resolution Asking
President Negotiate With Foreign
Powers.

by Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Washington. Dec. l6.-By vote OF
25l TO 3. the House to-day adopted a
resolution making In order a provision
in the naval supply bill requesting
the President 10 negotiate with for
eign powers relative TO limiting the
construction OF war craft OF 10000
tons or less.
BY this action this provision itself
remained in the bill. secure from elimi-
nation on a point OF order as un-
authorized legislation and insuring
that the whole question viii be passed
upon finally by the House. II probably
will he reached late today or Monday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16
HOLMES WINS $4,000
SUIT FOR COUNSEL FYFS

George r.. Holmes. n New
York attorney. was given judg-
ment for $4,000 by a jury of
inauisition In Superior Court
today. in his silt against the
Midco Mexico Petroleum Co, The
sum In for services az solicitor
md counsel for the defendant,
extending over n long period.
The jurors have been dis
charged from further attendance
nj this term Of court. with the
thanks % the court. Court sd-
journed until Monday morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16
MRS. KATHERINE WARDlE, CLEMENCEAUS
COUSIN, LIVES At CARNEY'S POINT

cause OF his limited time. he was
unable to visit Mrs. Wardle, who is
in poor health.
In their childhood Mrs. Wardle
and Clemcnceau lived in the same
house In Paris and were playmates
Mrs. Wardle came 10 this country
from France many years ago and in
the meantime they lost track of each
other.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16
COLDER. SNOW NEXT WEEK.
By Associated Press to Every Evening.

By Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Washington. Dec. -6.-Weather OUT
look for the week beginning Monday:
North and Middle Atlantic states
Unsettled with snow and rain az begin
ming fair following until Thursday or
Friday when snow OF rain = aSain
probable, temperature considerably
h-aloW nor1na..
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16

Knocked down and robbed last night
near Front and Orange streets, Frank
Szymanski. OF 404 Porter street. was
cut on the cheek by some sharp in
strument AID robbed OF one dollar.
The highwaymen overlooked a wallet
containing s24. The police were noti-
fed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16
BANDITS BIND MAN
AND STEAL HIS IMAGES

Philadelphia. Dec. 16-Four bandits
hound william Gallagher sixty years
Alien hosiery mills. Twenty third
rfrset and Allegheny avenue. early
fn.s morning and left him lying on the
r.leWaik. after taking his weeks pay.
The osed man chewed the rope and
f, .etsed himself
fr another hoid-up In West Phila-
o. ph.a Mrs. Hannah Rosenthsl. pro-
prietrcss Of a store az 1920 Market
rfreef was choked into silence by a
Negro while two Negro women search
90 through the store and selected Two
expensive coats for themselves.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16
Amusements ronlshc

PlAyhouse-Thurston the Magician.
Garricx-" Scandal
Aldine-Naudeyille and pictures
Oueen-''rhe Young Raiah.
Majestic Fools First
\ Arcadia-"No Best Friend"
Savoy That Woman.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16
Building Permit Isued.

Building Inspector Ellis +. Preston
this morning issued permit 10
Frank A. James, 2029 Sycamore
street, for an enclosed porch. to cost
800.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16
BIGGER LOANS FOR FARMERS.
Cooperative Association Would Ad-
vance Maximum Amount 70 $4,000.
BY Associated Presa TO Eyery Evening

Washington. Dec. 16.-Legislation
making II possible for the farmer to
borrow from the farm loan banks for
nine month periods and In individual
sums up to $4,000 was advocated to-
day in legislative policy adopted by
the National Council OF Farmers Co
operative Marketing Associations
meetings in convention here.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16
oxford Defeats Cambridge In Run.

bs ASSctinteo tiess 70 FNefy Evening.
Roehampton, England. Dec. 1e.-Ox-
ford easily defeated Cambridge in their
annual cross country run. a distan
Of IA miles Oxford's time was IL
minutes 2ess seconds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16
Weather Forecast

Ry Associated Press to Every Evening
Washington. Dec. i6.-Neather for.-
cast for Delaware,
Mostly cloudy followed BY snow or
rain later today or sunday; moderate
eAsteriy winds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16
Not Howard Brown, Musician.

The Howard Brown who was be-
fore the City Court today was not
Howard Brown, musician. OF iOs
Taylor street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16
POLAND PRESIDENT
IS ASSASS|NATEO,
CHOSEN WEEK AGO
Was al Head OF New Republic
But Two Days; Much Dis
order Since Election.
NATI0NhLlSTS HIS FOES
~ Associated Press 70 Every Evening

~ Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Warsaw. Dec. 1e- Gabriel
Nsrutowicz. first president n Po-
land was a-sasslnated today.
~ Narutowlcz vas Killed willis
visiting an art exhibition.
There have been continuous di.-
orders ever since President NarIfowicz
was elected by the National Assembly
one week ago today. On that occasion
mere vas tumuliuous clamor grow
ing out ~ his unexpected choire %
succeed General Puaudsh. the haftls
between the rival factions and Tho po-
lice resulting ln four deaths md tns
injury of more than 100 persons
President NsrutOv,cz took over The
supreme executive authority from
Marshal PnsudsSi only two days aFo.
the ceremony occurring ~ noon
Thursday az the Belvedere Palace. ths
official home 81 the president.
The opposition ~ tho choice - n.
Saru'oV-icz as first president - Po-
land came mainly from the National
lsis. representing The purely Polish
population. 'he members ~ this party
resen'inR tho election of a man VIM
they declared represented tho non
Polish and radical elements.
" Sarutowicz was killed By an ar
iis' named Niewadomski. who fired
three shots Every shot took effect.
The assassination occurred eEactly
- mon. The president was shot. dy-
my a few moments later.
Gabriel NarutoWic, was horn n
1865 a. Telsz~ which is nov within
he borders - Ilthusnia. and was
educated a. ISbau. the technical m
stitute of PetroRrsd. and Poiyfechnic
/ institute of Zurich. From the Zurich
institute he received a diploma "a
I engineer n waterpover. and this pro-
| fession ne practiced IN France. Spain
and Switzerland He was recognized
as an expert IN this Line Al nd after ne
world war was appointed a member
] = the international commission for
/ he utiiizations of he waters ~ ths
/ Rhine
He first became a member ~ ne
Polish government IN June, i920 when
ne was given tho portfolio % minister
ot public works.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16

Paris. Dec. I6.-The French govern
ment would examine carefully and
appreciativeiy any proposals made by
the American government which nigh.
prove helpful in obtaining reparatons
from Germany. u was said today in
connection with reports from Wash
inston that such proposals were be-
ing considered.
Whlie The dispatches received here
dealing with the supposed purposes
OF the Washington government lacked
any sort OF deAniteness the impress
sion gathered in French Official and in
terallied reparations circles. from thsl-
first examination Il the reports. vas
that the IDEAS OF the international
bankers committee mich met last
June were closely followed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16

For Clover Dairy Safe MIX phone
l540-l54l.--Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16

Aundy Bros. sell furniture. Phone
T2so.-Adv,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-16
LONDON SKEPT|CAL ON
U.S.. LOAN TO GERMANY
Newspapers Believe Report OF
Our Aid is Far Ahead
of Facts.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

Lontion. Dec. ls-The diplomatic
snd financial experts % the London
morning newspapers are Of the gen
eral opinion that the rumOr Of an
american or international loan 20 Ger
many runs far ahead Of the fact.
Reports Of possible financial assist
ance TO the Germans. together with
the departure Of Ambassador Harvey
10 Washington next week and inti-
nations that the Harding admins
tration IS disposed 70 exert a helpful
Influence in European affairs attract
wide attention here and Washington
and New York dispatches bearing on
these questions al the leading col
umns Of the press.
The experts in Viewing the sugges-
ton OF a loan with considerable skep-
ticism. reflect the attitude taken yes
terday IN responsible circles in the
money market.