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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-13
NEGRESS REFUTES
MRS. G|BSON'S STORY
OF DOUBLE MURDER
Insists Pig Woman Was With
Her at Time She Says She
Saw Rector Killed.
HEARD NO SHOTS FIRED
ss Associated Press 10 Every Evening.

+ Assocla ted Press 10 Every Evening
New Brunswick. ~ J.. Nov. 19-A
physical encounter between women
witnesses I'm the Mills murder
mystery was tho latest development IN
the case today.
Mrs, Jane Gibson. who raises pigs
and says she saw the murder. and
Mrs. Nellie 10 Russell, Negrese. who
keeps cows and says Mrs. Gibson
could not have seen the murder be
cause she was at her house at the
time. had an alteration yesterday
over pig. Mrs. Russell admitted the
encounter In an Interview today. but
declared che was not the aggressor.
adding that she harbored no m will to-
ward Mira Gibson.
Mrs. Russell declined TO discuss her
! AFFIDAVIT. made public yesterday by
counsel for the rector's widow. IN
which she said she was positive Mrs
Gibson was at her home AZ the time
the mig woman" swore she was a wit
ness 10 tho double murder. She aid
she had been warned not TO talk about
! the case to reporters
! Tho Negress lives in n ono room
| shanty built on stilts In the middle
of n field not far from Mrs. Gibson's
| homo. She keeps five cows, housing
them in dllapIdated barn with no
roof.
/ patrirk Thornton, n farmer. who
lives ~ tho vicinity, and Louis Saphyr.
who boards with him, declared today
that the Negress told them her story
/ n 4
had paid no attention to Il ~ the
time
John Sylvester. q dairy farmer llv-
ing NJ Three Milo Run also said Mrs
Russell had told him her story re-
Gently and that no had advised her
tc tell the prosecuting authorities
Mrs. Gibson IN her accusation. on
which the prosecution has placed IFS
chief reliance. asserted Sha rode
forth on her mule. Jennie. tho nigh
Of tho shooting and reached the crab
apple tree just before the shots wkr,
fired. She fixed the time Of tn,
crime NJ 1920 o'clock.
! Mrs. Russell in signed aGldavits in
sists Mrs. gibson's adventure tina
evening must be imaginary becaus,
sho and Mrs. Gibson spent the entir,
hour from 10 to II o'clock on tha
Thursday In conversation on tn
Gibson farm and on the stoop of he
shanty. about 800 yards from IN
dilapidated pig farm.
Two identical aftidavits were mad
, by Mrs Russell. One ia In the DOS
session of Timothy Newell Pfeiffe,
, attorney for Mrs. Frances Steven
! Hall, widow of the slain ministe,
The other has been turned over b.
Mr.. Pfeiffer TO Special Deputy Attor
ney General Wilbur a. Mott. II
charge of tho prosecution. Mr.. Mo,
received his copy of the AFFIDAVIT
yesterday at conference with MI
Pfeiffer and James a. Mason. chic
investigator on the case.
Mrs. Gibson laughed today when
State trooper. acting as message bear
er FOR newspaper men. showed her
copy of Mrs. Russell's sworn state
\ ment.
That doesn't interest me-" was tn
answer she gave the trooper fcr IN
waiting reporters.
Il haven't anything 20 say abou
. it-yet."
Continued on page 2.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-13

Chief Justice Pennew.ll and Judge
Rice finished at 5.45 O'Clock Saturday
afternoon the canvass of New Castle
county's vote, which showed the fol-
lowing totals:
United States Senator-Full term,
Bayard. D. 21.575, DUPONT, r.. 23.24S,
and Stephens, f, COS; short term. Bay
ard. 21,31s, DUPONT, 23,lS1. and Steph-
ems 5Sl.
Representative in Congress-Boyce
D.. 22,465; Layton. r.. 2O,27?; Houck.
F.. 9OS.
State Treasurer-Quillin. D.. 20.9S3
Fouracre, r.. 2S,702; Heverin, T., 507
State Auditor-Derby, D., 21.0SO;
Harrington. r.. 24,061.
Insurance Commissioner-Colh
D., 21,OIS; Hollis. r., 23,637; Worth
ington, f.. SIS.
Register of Wills-Strahorn, D., 81
1874; Brown. r.. 23,309: Hallett, F., $40
Recorder of Deeds-Yearsley D., 81
800; Stetser. R.,23 1856: Potter, F., 507
Sheriff-walls, D.. 24,O95: Mcdaniel
r.. 20.461.
Coroner-FNord. D., 2o,ss2; Taylor
r., 23,7l0.
Continued on page 3.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-13
ALLIES FEAR OUTBREAK
BEFORE PEACE PARLEY
Attitude of Turks at CONSTANT
nopIe Keeps Christians in a
State of Terror.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

London. Nov. f3.-Although the
Lausanne Conference for the making
of peace in the Near East has been
postponed for a week. being fixed now
for November 20 official circles here
take the view that another postpone
ment will be necessary il Great
Britain falls TO win her point that
preliminary conference must be held
by the representativ Of Great
Britain. italy and France.
The British government is insist
Ing on some sort OF consultation with
Other Allies. through personal talks
or. falling that. by means OF notes. in
order TO learn exactly where Great
Britain enters the conference.
The question now most urgently
asked here is whether it viii be pos
s!ble TO maintain peace in CONSTANT
nople until the conference. Restora-
ton OF communications has revealed
such an ugly situation there that f.
/ IS evident the utmost tact and skill
will be necessary to prevent v!olen;
outbursts.
/ All reports coming 70 London con-
cur in saying that the extremists are
! dominating the Angora government
which through its agents in Constant
nople are following a policy Of defiance
toward the Allies and terrorism among
the local population.
Residents OF Constantinople- are de-
sCribed as being in a state Of extreme
alarm while the position Of the Allied
troops IS represented as one which
soon may become untenable.
I An incident which sharply shows the
total change in the situation from con
ditions which have prevailed durina
the past year is reported BY some cor.
respondents whose dispatches say tha.
an English book merchant who be.
came involved in a street squabb..
was seized by the Turks. taken II
Galata police station and thrashed
The correspondents maintain that tn,
establishment of martial law alone car
make Constantinople safe.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-13
.COP|APO W|PEDOUT
BY HUGE TIDAL WAVE
Almost All Commercial Part of
City Swept Away on the
Floods.

By Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Antofagasta. Chile. Nov. 1S.-The
city Of Copiapo was destroyed ard the
port of Caiders was greatly damaged
by the t.dal waves Of Saturday morn
ing. The waters cut off all the elec-
trjc power and the populace became
panicky as he city grew completely
dark. Most # the commercial section
Of Copiapo was carried away by the
waters and the port Of Chanaral was
destroyed. according to reports which
are just reaching here.
Every kind of communication line
leading into Antofagasta has broken
down and there is no news from the
port Of COquimho. which was severely
hit by the disturbances.
The people here are calm. the sea
continues calm.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-13
MURPHY MAY HEAD
THE STATE SENATE
Samuel N. Culver Of Delmar
Proposed for Speaker Of the
House Of Representatives.

The Delaware Legislature will meet
in biennial session at Dover on Janu-
airy 2. 1928. and will devote 60 days tc
State legislation. Democrats will con.
troll both branches of the General AS
sembly.
State Senator Charles D. Murphy OF
Harrington has been proposed for
President pro tempore of the Sen
ate and Representative Samuel n
Culver of Delmar for Speaker OF the
House. Rev Zack w. Wells OF Viii
mington has been suggested for chap
lain Of one of the branches. There
will be numerous applicants for the
clerkships. attorneyships and other
offices.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-13
OFFICIAL VOTE
IN TOMORROw'S
EVERY EVENING

Every Evening tomorrow will
print the oislciai figures OF the
vote cast throughout Delaware
ut the General Election last
Tuesday.
This comprises the number Of
votes cast for each candidate
for every Office In every one oi
the 20t election precincts In all
three counties.
As n matter OF record II
ought TO prove ~ great value TO
all who are Interested In this
sort Of information.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-13
ROseville- Newark Road Open.

According TO County Engineer Chas
+. Grubb. the road between Roseville
and Newark on the Lincoln Highway
is ROW open to light vehicles. The
road will be open TO all vehicles in a
few days, the concrete not having suf-
ficient time TO set 10 permit the traffic
of heavy machines and trucks. The
State road ie also open through to
St. Georges.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-13
SIX BARRIERS CHARGED WITH
VIOLATING LICENSE LAW

On complaint of William r. Seward
president Of the BARRIERS Protective
Association. six BARRIERS, charged with
violating the license regulations were
arrested by Constable Leidig. Satur-
day. They will have hearings before
Magistrate Stradley at S o'clock to-
morrow night The BARRIERS arrested
were: Michael Monica, Sl5 du Pont
street; Dominick lnrio. 625 Lincoln
street; Vincent Cuppo. 500 Maryland
avenue; Joseph A. Cuzzo. 500 Mary
land avenue; Dominick Manno, 9S4
West Second street, and Peter An
tonelli, 502 Union street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-13
SOVIET ROBBERS KILL
THEIR VICTIMS FIRST

Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Moscow. Nov. 13-Five men
arrested by the Moscow police
had admitted numbering 10S
men, women and children. their
motive being robbery. In one in
stance IS persons attending a
birthday party We're all killed.
Another time an entire family
Of eight were murdered and in
other cases the robbers took the
lives of four or five persons at
the same time so that no wit
ness was left tc tell the tale of
horror.
The crimes We're committed in
various parts of Russia in a
period covering more than a
year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-13
WILLIAM DU POINTS HORSES
ENTERED IN NEW YORK SHOW

William du Pont will have some Of
his thoroughbreds from the Fox
catcher Farms at the 37th national
horse show which opened today in
Squadron "A Armory. New York City.
Mr.. du Pont will have box at the
show.
There are almost 1000 entrie3 In the
show Miss Jean Browne Scott of
Pennsylvania will have on exhibit the
best Of the former Miss Connie Vauc-
lain's horses. including The Whip, the
$40. 900 beauty" The exhibits come
from all over the country.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-13
Liberty Bond Quotations.
i,y Associated Press to Every Even,n,

New York. Nov. 1S.-Liberty bond
quotation l y. m. 3i2's, 100.50; first
4As. $3.50; second AIS, 1852; third
4l4's, $3.50; fourth ANS, 9S.72; Vic
tory ANS, uncalled. 10o.24; do. called
10000; L. s. Treasury 4A IS, $3.50.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-13
Levi Ruth Breaks His Leg.

Falling on the street early this
morning Levi Ruth. 55 years old. Of
105 West Front street. fractured his
right knee. He was removed 70 the
Delaware Hospital by the police am
bulance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-13
HOUSE OF. REPRESENTATIVES,.
Wilmington.


First District-tlarry II. Mari. Il.
SeCund-Iames II. McManus, r.
Third-Charles :. Lednum, r.
Fourth-William F. Nirden. X.
Fifth--1oseph NJ. Rrogan, u.
Democrat, l. Republicans, 4.
Rural New Castle.
Sixth Dis,rict--Harry G. Little, II.
William Lord. II.
Eighth--James II. Reynolds, ID
Ninth-Franl< Collins. u.
Tenth---J. Rogers Uolcomb. u.
Eleventh-William J. Crompton. d
Twelfth-Earry Pratt. ID.
ThirteenthL1Iarry l.. Davis. u.
Fourteenth u. Stuart, ID
Fifteenth-lloward Jones, II.
Democrats, s; Republicans. 2.
Kent County.
First District--Harry Slaughter, ID.
Second-Arthur +. Dawes, u.
Third--George Pratt. ID.
Fourth-Frank r.. Webb. d.
, Fifth-Douglass G. Alice. r.
Sixth--Alhert Gooden, d
SEVENTH. w. +. Cooper, n.
Eighth-Iester A. Gray. II.
Ninth-George II. Hanson, II.
Nutter Marvel. r.
Democrats. S; Republicans. 2.
Sussex County.
First District--Roy +. Pettyjohn, r
Second-William II. Carlisle. Il,
Third-Walter T. Carey. d.
Fourth-Charles T. Wheatley. d.
Fifth-Samuel y. Culver. d.
SiXth-Elwood +. Nelson. y.
Seventh-E. Wilson McCabe, II.
Eighth--Thomas c. Stocklcy. d.
Ninth-George II. Short, r.
Tenth--Ward II. Short. r.
Democrats, 6; Republicans. 4
Grand total. Democrats, %; Re
u.
-Hold-over members.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-13
Amusements Tonight.

Garrick "Charley's Aunt.
Altline--N audeville and pictures.
Queen--'On the High seas.
Majestic" Son Of the Wolf"
Arcadia Grandma = Boy"
Savoy-"The Eternal Flame"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-13

Turn the spotlight Of publicity on
that property you are trying TO rent
or sell. Advertise 1t in Every Eve
ming every day.-Adv,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-13
Plea for Defendants.

Robert G. ITarman. council for the
Ave dcfendants. said all of them had
confessed. having signed and sworn 90
confessions before they retained coun-
sci. This, he said. indicates that the
men showed repentance. which should
he considered IN the matter of len
iency.
Mr. ITarman said that II was his
sincere opinion that the men could
never have been convicted Of conspira-
cy. as one Of tho defendants. while In
tOxicated mado statements on which
the arrests were made and that the
statement was not made in the pres
ence Of the other defendants. Mr.. Har-
man said that tho statement was made
also n long time after the alleged
conspiracy took place
The third point made by tho de-
fendant's counsel was that the men
declared that they had no intention OF
injuring anyone or damaging any
property. He recalled 10 the attention
of the court that a strike was pending
at that time and that the men who
had been out on strike for some time
were eager 10 see 1t settled.
Mr.. Harman declared that Befany
Pratt and Phillips happened to NEE,
on the street and that the thought
/ occurred 10 that at that time that some
thing might be done TO hasten the end
Of the strike. He said that their plan
was to make great noise or explosion
near the railroad shops. which would
| throw scare into the men and cause
/ them to Quit their jobs, Counsel for
! the men pointed out that when the
scheme was carried out the dynamite
| instead of being placed on a main
, track. was placed under sidetracR
Continued on page s.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-13
Weather Forecast.

Fy Associated Press to Every Evening.
Washington, Nov. l3--Weather fora
cast for Delaware.
Cloudy tonight. Tuesday. showers aod
somewhat warmer. moderate easterly
winds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-13
NEW LEGISLATURE.
STATE SENATE.
New Castle County.

First Dlstrlct-William n. Simon
ton. r.
Second William !. Lutz. II,
Third. G. lIighdeld. Jr.. II.
'Fourth-John NJ. Walker, X.
Fifth---RiChard r. Cam. ID.
'Sixth--,Iames Mcintyre, ID.
Seventh-U. II. Mcdowell. ID.
Democrats, ;; Republicans. 4.
Kent County.
First District-Charles w. Har-
desty. ID.
second Charles Hopkins. u,
Thlrd-Charlcs ID. ltidgely, Il.
'Fourth-C Charles ~. Murphy. d.
Fifth. w. Belts, ID.
Democrats. 4; Republicans, 1.
Sussex County.
First Dlstrict-lIarry w. Niven, r.
Second--Nictor A. Moore, u.
Third--William c. Truitt, ID.
"Fourth Harry prettyman, X.
Fifth--JaCob Prettyman, -.
Democrats. 3: Republican, 2.
Grand total--Democrats, 10: Re-
puhliCans, :.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-13
WIND FANS OIL FIRE,
100000 BARRELS
MORE ENDANGERED
Loss Upwards of a Million DOL
lars Caused by Lightning
Striking Tank Near Houston.
SUN CO. MAY LOSE HEAVILY
ry Associated Press to Every Evening.

Ev Associated Press Co Every Evening.
Houston, Texas. Nov. 13--The most
disastrous fire In the l2-years' history
of tho Gulf Coast oil fields now Ia
raging I'm the Humble sector. II miles
northeast Of Houston Three quarters
or a million barrels OF oil now are burn
ing and with n stiff wind In the north
fully 1000. 600 barrels are endangered,
During a terrific storm Yesterday
holt Of lightning struck tank No II
of the tiulf Pipe Line Company. trans
purtation subsidiary of the Gulf oil
Corporation A column Of flame shot
slSyward 200 feet, followed by dense
cloud of black smoke and an explosion
that shook Humble townsite.
Tank No. 22 caught FIRE and now Is
burning flercely. The flames threaten
tanks No. ~ and \ Of the Guif Com
pany and the sun Company tanks or
the opposite side Of the road.
Pittshurg, Nov. t3--At lehst two
earth tanks. contang 100000 barrels
of crude oil valued at Sl.25 barrel
will be lost in the fire Mt tho Humble
field near Houston, Texas. il was stat
cd here by officials of the Gulf Oi
| Corporation, owner of the property
one tank had already burned Itself out
but II mny be tomorrow Afternoon
before tho FIRE ceases In the other.
| one tank, part of battery OF nine
containing a total of 1850. 900 barrel
was fired by lightning yesterday. AM
| boiling over" fired tho next one {,
Il. The other tanks arc 40 located tha
company of'1cials hoped TINT the fame
would not spread further
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-13
HEAVY SENTENCES
IMPOSED UPON THE
BRIDGE DYNAM|TERS
Given Prison Terms Ranging
From Six Years to Seven
Years and Ten Months.
PLEADED FOR LENlENCY

Chief Justice pennewill with hsso-
ciate Judges Richards and Rodney Inn
posed sentence on the Fourteenth
street bridge dynamiters this after
noon "a follows; Daniel Befnny.
years 10 months; Domin'ck Gregory
years: Robert Pratt. ! years; Henry
Seidcl. 6 yenrs and Lionel NJ. Phillips,
6 years. The five defendants pleaded
guilty to dynamiting tho bridge OF
tho Pennsylvania Railroad In the
early morning of August al. They
were represented by robert q. Iiar-
man. while Deputy Attorney f"nefal
Southerland conducted the proFecu-
tion. Phillips and Gregory broke
down. following tho imposition of sen
,ence A number df relatives and
e,,e,da of tho prisoners were In the
court room md there was considerapie
weeping as the flnal farewells were
said.
In imposing eentence. Chief Justice
pennewil said;
"We do not think that my person
can eerloualy think that any one ot
the defendants should he paroled or
receive other than a substantial sent
once. But we do think there should
he some difference In the sentencs
under the facts aa shown by the teeti-
monv before the court.
"Vefnro imposing sentence In this
! case tho court wants TO say few
words respecting the sentence about
TO he imposed The case Ia important
TO the dorendante and the State and
! unpleasant TO tho court. But while
our duty Ia unpleasant II Ia one that
requires us to perform.
"Ynu have pleaded guilty and there
fore there can he no doubt that Nnu
committed the act. for which N'u were
indicted That act was wilful and
might have been attended with more
unfortunate resulte II caused dc
struCjion of property and might have
been attended with injury and death
Fortunately for You there Wac NO loss
of lfe. hut it does not appear To have
been hccause f any lack Of intent, ol
of any precaution on your part. Az
parently you dyuamited and blew NJ
the bridge without an yregard foi
what the coneequerces might he. SuCl
an act ie uncommon anywhere, eveI
in timea Of excitement, and has nevsi
been committed In this state before
| We hope Il may never happen again.
As Eentence waa imposed on Phillip
land Gregory each, apparently jus
awakening to the seriouaness Of thei
crime. hoke into tears. IA the Chic
Justice announced the last prirnncr'
eentcncc. relatives and friends OF tn
mon. of whom there were 'arg
number present began weeping. am
FOR a while the courtroom was asth
with the signs and sobs OF the audi
ICnCC.
The dynami,crs were al forme
Pennsylvania railroad workers. VIII
: had walked away from their tobs a
the time of the etrisc. They were ar
rested several dovs after the Grim
had boon committed, on the night q
= ( August n
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Mundy Bros. sell furniture. Phone
7290.-Adv.
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For Clover Dairy safe Milk phone
l5i0-1s
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auditor of Accounts
insurance Commissioner.

Totals ...........S6.64O 1851 81
Plurality ...... 94l
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-04-15
Cox Plans Trip
To Study League

Ex-Gov. James M. Cox plans to
study the League of Nations at close
range.
With his Jefferson dinner speech, in
which he inferentially declared hi;
candidacy for the Democratic Presi-
4 initial nomination of 1924 upon a pro
League platform, fresh in the public
rrind, he said that he intends to sail
Cor Europe early in June so that he
nay spend the summer studying tli
International body,
He said he would like to be on hand
when the Assembly of the League
convenes and that he will return foi
the fall elections, which he is conf
dent will give the Democrats a major
ity in the House and a substantial
gain in the Senate.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-04-15
WOMEN GIVE OUT

Housework is hard enough when
healthy, Every Poeomoke City
woman who is having baokaehe, blue
and nervous spells, dizzy headaches
and kidney or bladder troubles,
should be glad to heed this Poeomoke
City woman's experience:
Mrs. " " Matthews, 1926 End St..
says: my kidneys annoyed me and
/ felt so run down l couldn't keep
going. My back panied constantly
and l couldn't stand on my feet for
any length of time. Headaches were
frequent and kept me feeling miser-
able. My feet were swollen at times,
too. Doan's kidney Pills gave me
great relief. l depend on Doan's now
when | have slight attack of the
trouble and they always help me-"
soc, at all dealers. Foster-Milburn
Co, Mfrs, b ffalo. N. Y.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-04-15
p. E. Convention viii
Be Held In ChestertoWn

The fifty-fourth annual convention
of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Easton will be held in Emmanuel
Church, Chestertown, beginning Mon
day, May l. Rt. Rev. George W. Dav
export of Easton, bishop of the do
cese, will preside. On Monday night
Rev. DR.. James E. Freeman of Epip-
hany Church, Washington. D. c., vii!
preach. Tuesday morning Bishop
Davenport will read his annual ad-
dress, after which a business session
will be held. In the afternoon an al
dress will be delivered by Rev, Ben
jamin T. Kemerer of New York, rep.
.eSenting the presiding bishop and
council. The evening session will be
uo1oted to rural work. Addresses
will be made by Rev. George B. Gil
bert of Berkeley Divinity School and
Rev. James L. Ware, field secretary
for the province of Washington.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1922-04-15
Standard Oil Will
Build AT CrisfieLd

Crisfeld, Md, April 1O.-A deal ha.
been closed by the Standard Oil Com.
pany, whereby it obtains from Tawes
d Co., large building site on the
water front in the "Jersey"section OF
Crisfield.
The Crisfield plant to be built by
the Standard Oil Company will be itE
principal distribution station outside
of Baltimore city.
1t will consist of mammoth tank
plant, and large tank steamers, sona
Of them more than $500 feet in length
''il bring the oil to Crisfeld from the
refneries. Sub-stations at Salisbury
Cambridge and other Eastern Shore
points will be supplied from Crsfeld