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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
COURT ORDERS ALL
ATTENDING MURDER
PROBE Be SEARCHED
Hearings Against Masked Men
at Bastrop. La, Get Under
Way.
FEW AT OPENING SESSION

By Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Bastrop, La. Jan. 5.-Hearing OF
charges OF masked band depredat.Ons
in Morehouse parish. laid by Governor
John NJ. Parker at the door OF the
ku Klux Khan Of the parish. looked
10 as the climax OF more than three
months OF Investigation by Depart
ment OF Justice agents and state in
vestigators. was formally opened be
fore Judge Fred L. Odom. OF the sixth
judicial district. shortly after 10
O'Clock this morning.
Judge Odom Immediately summoned
the sheriff and instructed him 20 have
all persons entering the courtroom
searched.
Immediately after Judge Odom con-
cluded statement outlining the pur-
pose OF the cation the hearing
was adjourned until two O'Clock.
J. L. Daniels OF Mer Rouge. one OF
those fiogsed By the masked and robed
band and father OF Watt Daniels, who
was murdered on the same night. was
one OF the early arrivals IN the court
room. Mr.. Daniels was accompanied
by several Mer Rouge citizens.
Half an hour before the time fixed
for the hearing 70 begin less than a
hundred persons were In the court
room. About a fourth OF them were
women.
A detachment OF cavalry was sta
toned across the road from tho parish
courthouse. a machine gun unit was
on guard at the court house. another
machine gun detachment guarded the
parish prison and company OF in
fantry was encamped within a stones
throw OF the court building.
Al Mer Rouge. headquarters OF a
detail OF Department OF Justice inves-
tigators who have assembled evidence
which is expected 70 result In sensa-
tional disclosures and wholesale ar
rests. another infantry and cavalry de-
tachment was on duty
The kidnapping and staying OF Watt
Daniels and Thomas Richards and
other outrages of lesser Importance
Will form the chief subject matter
Of the Investigation.
\. G. Coco, state attorney general
and his corps OF assistants are here
10 conduct the Inquiry.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05

prevalent a few months ago were
greatly relieved. And. added TO the
fact that an increasing number Of
persons were satisfactorily using sub
stitutes. every one in the city will be
assured OF supply OF fuel The COM
mission still strongly urges the plac-
Ing OF orders for delivery In the future.
Some complaint has been received
at the offices OF the Coal Commission
and at the offices OF several dealers in
the city on the water soaked condition
of the coal received in recent orders.
and which condition was caused by
the rainy weather during the past few
days
II is practically impossible for the
dealers To keep their incoming ship
ments under cover and as conse-
quenoe they are not 10 blame for the
condition Of IL
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
SCOTCH BRIDE PICKED
FOR PRINCE Of WALES
Daughter of Earl of Strathmore
Reported TO be Fiancee of
British Heir.
By Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening.
London, Jan. 5.-Alihouzh the Daily
News. in asserting today that the en-
gagement OF the Prince OF Wales 20
the daughter Of a Scottish peer VIII
be announced within two or three
I-.onths. mentions no names. . gives
particulars which Indicate that l. re-
fers 70 Lady Elizabeth Bowers-Lyon.
the 22-year-old daughter OF the Earl
OF Strathmore.
The newspaper declares that the
princes bethrothed has played a DIS
tinguished part IN society and that she
Is "one OF the closest friends OF Prin-
cess Mary" Lady Elizabeth was a
bridesmaid az Princess Mary's wedding.
At that time she was already Well
known and popular IN her own social
circles. Since her part IN the wedding
festivities, her portrait has become
familiar 20 the public through rs re-
production IN the newspapers.
The Earl OF StrathmOre's Scottish
residence Is Glanis Castle in F'orfar-
shire. one os the most famous barOnial
sests in Britain. II is noted among
other things for is mysterious sealed
CHAMBER. reputed 20 hold A secret
which has never been revealed 20 the
public. This mystery Is disclosed only
70 the heir Of each succeeding earl
during the latter's life time and IL i
so handed down within the family.
IL is recalled that az the time o.
Princess MarSr's wedding the gossips
chose either OF two OF the bridesmaids
as a wife for The Prince OF Wales.
These were Lady Rachel Cavendish
apd the Queens niece. Lady Mary
Cambridge. The former was the ia
vorite. Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
was not then in the running 50 far
as popular rumor went.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
SCORE OR MORE DEAD
IN SAVAGE RACE WAR;.
3 NEGROES SOUGHT
Fierce Fight Follows Reported
Assault on Florida White
Woman.
VILLAGE is BURNED BY MOB

8v Associated Press 90 Everv Evening.
Rosewood. Fla, Jan. 5.--Hundreds
of citizens early today were prepar-
ing To renew their efforts 20 smash n
barricade behind which 25 or more
heavily armed Negroes were making
n stand here IN n small Negro hut.
Two white men were known 10 be
dead. three wounded and n score or
more Negroes were believed slain in
lighting which occurred last night.
Deputized, posses and citizens said
In number I'm the thousands were
pouring into this village early today.
Automobile after automobile heavily
laden with armed men arrived. some
coming from a distance OF 70 miles.
All night long citizens surrounding
the hut kept up a heavy fire and az
intervals volleys Of lead were fired
from behind the barrlcade. At the
first break OF dawn the whites were
preparing TO rush the house from all
sides. Authorities believed that un-
less tho Negroes surrendered they
would be smoked out.
Tho number OF Negro dead could
not be estimated early today but the
hut was said TO be ridded with bullets
from It's flooring 10 tho roof.
The white dead were Henry An
drews. superintendent of the GUNNER
Lumber Companys saw MIL: Boly
Wnkerson. OF Sumner.
Tho wounded were a man be-
lieved 20 be r.. j. Odom. os Jackson
Vile. employed AT a box factory a,
Otter Creek; Sephus studstill. o,
Rosewood: Warner Kirkland Of Rose
wood.
Continued on page 4.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
DUMPSON BLACKENS
HIS W|FE'S EYES
On Two Charges He Draws a
Prison Sentence Of Nine
Months.

isst September George Dumpson.
rolored. through his attorney. appealed
Ms css. when arreigned or q charge
OF carrying concealed q deadly weapon
Yesterday Dumpson administered a
severe h,ating 20 his wife. d.scolorirg
both her sycs. and causing other
bodily Injuries. according 10 evidence
In the Municipal Cour; this morning,
when burnpson was sentenced 10 serve
ris months for vicious assault On
tho charge % carrying deadly
weapon. IN. court imposed an ad-
ci'ionsl three months prison sentence.
Bernard weins;raub. a nsh dealer.
o. roo Ncss Second street. arrested
AS, night by Detectives Riley and
Pierce on a charge o; violating the
state game laws. when arra.gned this
morning was granted continuance
20 MS case untn next Wednesday.
weinstrsub IL alleged 70 have offered
Tor sals during the closed season a
quantity % nig mouth bass.
CHARGED with acting IN a disorderly
manner Robert Han was fined $40.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
FINED 81 ON
milk BOTTLE CHARGE
Pleaded Guilty to Accusation
That He Had Used Those of
Others.

The FIRST OF six cases involving
charges OF unlawful use OF milk bot
ties was settled In General Sessions
Court this morning by the imposition
OF the minimum fine provided by law
one dollar. The defendant WAS
Raymond w. Sheppard. local milk
dealer.
Sheppard pleaded guilty 20 the
charge. The indictment. together with
five others were returned yesterday
by the grand Jury.
The indictments were the outErowth
OF a long fight on the par, OF large
dalrymen o: the city 80 prevent the
use OF their bottles by any others but
themselves.
The other defendants in the case
Will appear in court next week sor ar
raignment. They will AL probably
plead not guilty" counsel intimated.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
FRANCE Will FORCE GERMANY
TOPAY UP PREPARATIONS DUE:
BELGIUM Will SUPPORT HER
British Premier Confers With Pomcare on Near East
Before Leaving Paris; Collapse Of Conference Has
Left UnGstmbed Friendly Relations Between the Two
Nations Default in Wood to Be Basis Of Action
Against Berlin.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press b Every Evening.
Paris. Jan. 5.--France. free 20 har-
die the repsrations question according
70 her own formula. turned To-Day -
the task of making Germany pay. Ths
French government apparently ha.
tho support Of Belgium: Il r. less cer-
tain OF Tiaiy's aid
II Is regarded here ~ probabis
mat Premier Poincare Will take 90
the basis for action against Germany
the recent decision Of the reparations
commission in adjudging Germany n
default In here deliveries of wood. In
a few days u r. confidently believed.
the commission VIII also find that Ger
many has defaulted IN her coal de-
llveries
Although divided by me German
Preparations issue. upon which Great
Britain and France split az yester-
days Allied Conference. Premier Poin-
care and Prime Minister Bonar Law
met today for discussion ot other ques-
tons on friendly terms.
The French premier called upon tho
British prime minister and the two
were together FOR half hour discuss
ing the Near Eastern situation and
fields OF action other than reparations
in which France and Great Britaih
may cooperate. The conversation was
described as friendly and % was inds4
eated IN British circles that the French
delegate would continue 20 work TO-
gether az Lausanne.
The U prime ministers had an
other ~ nty minutes talk on the rail-
way -; don platform just before the
midday train left with the British
delegation for London on board.
Mr. Bonar Law asked u Poincare
/ % keep him informed each day -
every move, and the French premier
| promised he would do so. Mr.. Bonsr
T-- told his French coIles CUES he
hoped with all bis heart that he
entente would not only continue. but
be fortified
When the British prime minister
made some allusions 20 what had
taken place ~ the allied conference NJ
Poincare remarked that Fren-n opsn-
I ION RfS f1l4relF Fldppeu LD II ~
I idea OF guarantees. In response. sr.
Bonar Law explained again that
! British opinion was opposed 20 any
measures which Il thought would dis
! turo the economic LIE os Europe.
Finance Minister De L.asteyrie and
other members OF the French cabinet
were with their chief at the station.
I and the leave taking was commented
upon as probably the most cordial be-
tween British and French statesmen
since the war. There was much
laughter among the participants and
an apparent utter absence OF strain or
resentment FOR the breaking I'D q
the reparations conference.
Two minutes before the train left.
Mr. Bonar Law stepped into his pr
vate car and stood at the window with
VI. Poincare below on the platform.
The two prerniers. smiling at each
Cout.nued on page 4.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
j. s. CAN DO NO MORE
IN PREPARATIONS
TANGLE SOLUTION
Washington "Authoritatiyely
States" il Can Not Issue In
vitations for Commission.
POINTS TO HUGHES PLAN
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Washington. Jan. 5.-The United
States government has already done
all u can do 10 point a way 70 solu-
ton Of the reparatlons crisis, II vas
stated authorltatlveiy today. sec-
retary Hughes suggestion contained
In his New Haven speech. made IN
tho frlendllest spirit. Il was sad Is
before the French government from
which any action % take up the
financial commission plan must come
OF necessity.
II was made clear thas the Wash
ington government could not issue
any invitation for the creation Of such
a commission because control of the
reparations situation is not IN Ameri-
can hands. but in those of the allies.
There IL no disposition In Weshlng-
ton. 70 was added, 20 seek 70 force the
financial commission or any other
plan upon the Allies
An administration spokesman made
u plain that the American govern
nent could go no further than 10 has
gone IN the repsratlons situation. 7,
was pointed out that the Aliiea- even
before the Paris meeting OF premiers
assembled. had been fully advised as
10 American views and willin snsss %
help through the medium Or Secretary
Hughes speech recently at New Hav-
en-
The tex, of the New Haven speech
wss transmitted 20 the American en-
bassies abroad in order 20 be avail
able in an official way 20 the European
governments. Presumably copies we're
handed Informally 20 the various
foreign Offices so there could be nc
lack OF understanding in Paris. Lon.
don, Rome or Brussels.
The present feeling of the Washing
ton government IS that u would be
Idle 20 go any further. lacking some
intination that the American sugges-
ton appeals 20 the French authorities
Continued on page !.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
MARKS GO TO LOWEST EVER
Failure OF Reparation Confer
ence Sends Them IFS
Cents Thousand.
BY Associated Press % Every Ev.nlne.

New York. Jan. 5.-Fallure OF the
Allied Premler's Conference 10 reach
an agreement on German reparatiOns
resulted IN heavy selling OF German
marks here today. the rate dropping
from 1.23 70 1.15 cents hundred. .
new low recocd for al time.
Ths latest Re.chsoank statement
showed that the total currency IN
paper marx has passed the trillion
mark. The normal. or pre-war price
of mark was 23.S cents each.
French francs sustained an over
night drop OF y points. being quoted
AZ $50 cents. the tOwest price in more
than two months.
Other European rates also declined
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
New Schools for State.

The State Board OF Education has
received from the Service Citizens CT
Delaware. Of which DIR. Joseph Odell
Is director, the keys and papers Of
eleven schools for colored pupils re-
Gently erected by the Service Citizens.
The schools are each two-room struc-
lures. and were erected at a cost Of
$4,000. They are situated at Ellen
dale, Owens Corner. Newport. Summit
Bridge, Taylor's Bridge. Slaughter
Neck, Woodside. Greenwood, Viola,
Lincoln and Rehoboth.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
TRAMP SUSPECTED OF
FIRING GLASGOW HOUSE

An unoccupied tenant house
on a farm between Cooch's
Bridge and Glasgow was de-
s,royed by nre about 7 o'clock
this morning. The farm ad-
Joins the Booker farm and the
house an old stone structure
stood near the public road. Tho
last tenant moved out about two
weeks ago and II was said that
n new tenant had expected 10
move In tomorrow.
The Newark Fire Company
went 20 the scene OF the fire.
but the building was gutted be-
fore the firemcn arrived and
they did not go into service. II
In thought that n tramp had
been sleeping In the building
and that the house was ignited
from a fire he started 10 keep
warm.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
Coal Situation in Wilmington Relieved by
Receipt of Cars Which Had Been DELAYED

After the end of the holiday rush
local coal dealers report that several
shipments OF coal which had been con-
signed TO them and which We're held
up at freight yards In this city have
been received at their yards. Because
of. the fact that several carloads had
been shunted in from the yards at the
same time there has been a report cur
rent TO the effect that this city was
receiving more than it's regular ship
ments.
The incoming shipments are being
sent out 10 consumers as fast as the
delivery forces OF the local coal deal
ers viii handle them. A member OF
the Delaware Coal Commission in
speaking of the situation this morning
said that he had every reason To be-
iieve that the so-cailed alarming con-
ditioDs which were supposed 10 be
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
DR.. n. w. BRIGGS STRICKEN
WeIl-known Physician Seriously
III. Result Of Breakdown; at
Atlantic City.

DR. H. W. Briggs OF 1925 Jackson
street u seriously IN. suffering from
a general breakdown in health. He Is
at Atlantic CITY IN tho hope OF sf-
fecting cure through rest md relief
froon duty. HIS wife and daughter are
with him.
While DIR. Briggs has been IN poor
health for some time. he continued
with his practice until compelled 10
give up. a scrt time ago. During the
holidays he became seriously ill and
decided 10 take an extended vacation
at the shore.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
WIFE WINS IN DIVORCE SUIT.
Had Filed Counter Action
Against Husband. Citing
Cruelty.

Irwin n. Steele wss refused a decree
- divorce shortly after noon today
ln tho Superior Court while his wife
Emily @. Steele. who had flied a
counter suit against him charging ex-
treins cruelty. war granted a decree
no The husband charged teser-
uon in h.s petition.
Tho cas- was heard yesterday after-
noon. Deputy Judge John y. Lynn
~W counsel for ths husband while
henry " isaacs represented the wife.
Tho wife stated that she wsa com
PEELED to leave her HUSBAND several
icars ag1 because of his intuman
lInalmnnl % her.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
JUDGE MORRIS ILL.
Confined to His Home With the
Grip; Scheduled Cases
Go Over.

Judge Hugh NJ. Morris. Judge OF the
United States District Court. Is III al
his home. 1906 Brooms street. with
the grip. He Will be confined for a week
or ten days. II was reported today his
condition was slightly improved.
AZ result OF Judge Morris illness
the criminal cases scheduled for hear-
Ing In the Federal Court on Monday
have been postponed. The petit jury
has been excused until Monday, Jan
uary 22. and the cases will be heard
after that date.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
NOT GUILTY, SAYS ADAlR.
Indicted Lawyer Arraigned in
Court of General Ses-
sions Today.

Robert Adair, disbarTed local at
torney. pleaded mot guilty" in Gen
eral Sessions Court this morning 70
an indictment charging fraudulent
conversion OF funds.
Adair was indicted yesterday after
noon by the January grand jury. II
was the last indictment this body re
turned before Il wes discharged by
the court.
The indictment contains five counts
charging misappropriat.on OF $50 by
Adair which he 10 alleged TO have re-
celved from Ella V. Blocksom for nm
account with the John Wanamaker
store in Philadelphia
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
PERFUMES HELD SCENT
MORE THAN 5000 YEARS

Luxor. Egypt. Jan. 5.-Per-
fumes which stili retain their
scent after n lapse OF moro than
5000 years were found In four
alabaster vases removed yes
terday from the outer chamber
OF the tomb OF King Tutenkha-
nun. II In believed that tho
perfumes. which are somewhat
musty. were intended for use Ia
amounting the kings body.
Each OF the vases was carved
from a single block OF trans
lucent asabastcr through
which the sun sparkled when
the treasures were brought
into the light OF day after their
long seclusion.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
NEW $4,000 BUILDING.
To be Erected 40 an Addition to
the Rockford Plant Of the
Bancroft Co.

Building Inspector Ellis p. Preston
this morning Issued permit TO the
Joseph Bancroft q Sons Company. OF
Rockford. for the erection OF a s30.-
900 addition to their plant on Rock
ford Road. The now building. TO be
three stories in height. will have side
walls measuring 7s'xi4'xsoxs2'. II will
be OF steel and brick.
A permit was issued 10 Mrs. w. r..
Frank. lio4 jackson street. for an al
teration TO be made to her homo by
Van SAINT Brothers. at n cost OF 81, 900.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
/. q. U. r. Initiates.

a large number Of candidates were
initiated at a special ceremonial held
Ast night under the eusp.ces OF Eden
Lodge. No. "a, j. .. o. F., In the Odd
Fellows Hall. An entertainment fol-
lowed the initiation. January IL the
lodge will confer the firg degree on
classes Which received the initiatory
degree last month.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05

a voluntary petition In bankruptcy
Wa nlcd IN the United States Dis
trict Court today by Willard Scott,
flo uanse street Liabilities were Sc,
- s@<'lel, with assets Of only s572
Tho case was referred 20 J. Rankin
Davis, refcre. In bankruptcy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
Many CindereIlas In Wilmington.

The Prisoner Of Zenda" shoe con-
test at Bendheim Brothers lk-Over
Shoe Shop was great success. Be
tween the hours OF $50 and IL, over
100 women entered the contest. An
nouncement Will be made on the
screen OF the Arcadia Theatre. giving
the name OF ths winner.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
Stradley Funeral Tomorrow.

The funeral OF John II. Stradley,
uncle OF Mag gLstrate III. Il. Stradley.
formerly OF this city but for several
years a resident OF Philadelphia, will
be held tomorrow afternoon from his
late home In Philadelphia. Inierment
will be in Riverview cemetery. De-
ceased was formerly engaged In the
Sign business here. For many years
he conducted a place OF business on
shipley street, between Fifth and
Sixth streets.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
Liberty Bond Quotations.

BY Associated Press 10 livery levening.
New York. Jan. 5.-I4berty bond
quotations at p. m: 3h's. 1011S;
first AS. $3.50; second As. 1854: first
AIS. 9s.s6: second. 4is's. 1884; third
ANS. 9s.s2; fourth ANS. $3.50: un-
called Victory ANS. 100.26: United
States Government AIS. 10000.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
SALE OF RADCLIFFE
BAKERY CONFIRMED

Msrvel. Marvel. Layton and Hughes
attorneys for Rowland Ingram, re-
ce!ver OF the Radcliffe Bakery Co.
made return 10 Chancellor Wolcott
today OF the sale OF the company's
assets 10 Robert II. Ricketts, OF Flint
Hill. Va. for $4,000.
The chancellor confirmed the sale.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Picking. Jan. 5.-Governmentsl
mandate tonight reappolnted as
premier OF China. Chang Shao- -TsenS,
who had resigned December 30, and
IN the reorganized cabinet nahed -
foreign minister Alfred Sao-Kerze.
minister % the United States.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
RESERVE HEAD PICKED.
President Names Crisslnger as
Governor to Succeed
Harding.
Tiy Associated Press to Every Evening.

Tly Associhted I'fess 10 ENery Evening.
Washington. Jan. 3D.. X. Cris-
singer. tho present Controller OF the
Currency, viii be nominated "a gov
ernor Of the Federal Reserve Board
within a few days. according TO IN
formation in high administration
circles today.
Mr.. Crissinger will succeed 20 the
place made vacant by retirement OF
former Governor w. u. G.. Harding.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
PRAGUE OFFICIAL SHOT.
Czecho Slovakia Finance Minister
Wounded.

Prague, Jan. 5.-Dr. Alois Rasin
minister OF finance OF Czecho Slovakia
was seriously wounded today by an
employe OF an insurance COMPANY who
fred two revolver shots at he minis
ter as he was entering an automobile.
DR.. Rasin was removed 10 a hospital.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
BIZ of Complaint Dismissed.

BY consent Of counsel. Chancellor
Wolcott today dismissed Albert j.
Crawfords bill Of complaint against
the National Guarantee Credit Cor
poration. Crawford had asked for the
appointment of a receiver.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
usements Tonign.

Playhouse" Mike Angelo"
Garrick-"The Trail OF the Lonesome
Pine
Aid,ne-N audeytlle and pictures.
Queen-'rhe Man " no saw rorcrrcs
Malestic--N Were Queen"
Arcadia-"PriSoner OF LendA"
Sayoy-"One Week OF Love"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05
Plttsburg steel Prices.

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
New York. Jan. 5.-Steel prices. f.
O. b.. Plttsb1rg. per 100 pounds; Blue
annealed sheets. 2.5o02.60: galvanized
sheets, a25@i35; black sheets, 325Q
$50. steel bars. 100
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1923-01-05

Richard Reese. vice-president of the
Equitable Trust Co, who is recovering
from an attack Of grip. has gone 20
Atlantic City for = week.