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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-13
CONGRESSMEN ANXIOUS TO GET
on t-PSHAW'S WET LIST

Washington. Jan. l3.--Returning 70
the House after his conference today
with prohibition officials on the sub
iect Of liquor drinking by members of
congress- and high government on
cials. Representative Upshaw. Demo-
crat. Georgia. ran into some unexpect-
ed evidence.
Half a dozen members who voted
against the Nolstead law and who
took a drink in the old days H. they
felt Nike Il surrounded the Georgian.
Here put us on your list OF drink
ins men. for il will mean our re-eiec-
ton" they urged.
Never mind the name" added one.
but Just give US the address Of the
man who got home the other day with
twenty, cases"
A suggestion that the navy be
called on 10 night Atlantic coast rum
runners was made in a letter to Presi
dent Harding today from the legisls-
tive department of the National Con-
gress OF Mothers.
The department said It's action fol
lowed receipt of numerous complaint,
from members Of the organizations re-
siding along the coast, especially in
New England states.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-13
SOLAR DISPLAY AS 1T
IMPRESSED THE WEST

Chicago. Jan. l3.-The man In the
moon early today played tag with
Venus. and for nearly <5 minutes that
bright star was invisible 20 observers
here.
A; $40 o'clock Venus seemed 10 be
hanging on by a thread 10 the east
ern tip of the moon. 4 few minutes
later 1t was entirely hidden. At sI3
o'clock Venus reappeared on the dark
side Of the moon, seemingly in added
luster.
The juxtaposition OF the two bodies.
as Venus scared above the moon
after the oCcultation. reeembled the
Turkish crescent and star
While this phenomenon was said by
observers a. Yerkes Observatory al
Lake Geneva. Wis. 10 be not unusual.
/; rarely occurs that the paths of the
moon and Venus cross in such a man
ner as 10 cause a darkening Of Venus
Within course n a month. the
observers said, IS or 20 stars will be
overrun 10y the moon. although this
Is not always visible az night
Pictures Of Venus resppearing
after the occultation were taken az the
observatory.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-13
MOB FLOCGED WOMAN
AND CUT OFF HER HAIR
Young Daughter May be Able
to Identify One of
Texas Gang.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.


Houston. Texas. Jan. l3-Afded by
seven-year-old Bonnie Lee Harrison.
said 10 have seen a mob OF IS or more
disguised men drag her mother from
home. cut off her long hair and whip
her. authorities expected today 10
come out in the open with their inves-
tigation.
The whipping was administered 20
Mrs. r. II. Harrison. 30. widow. the
night OF January 8. she admitted 70
officers. but had been kept secret until
Friday. when rumors were circulated
X. A. Armand. 2s. OF Middletown, Tex
"a. also was taken out by the disguis-
ed mob.
The child was the first 10 see the
mob members. one OF whom knocked
on the door Of the Harrison home at
Goose Greek. an oil town. IS miles south
east OF Houston. about p. m. She
told her mother that the caller was
dressed ''all in white" Later. the VIC
tins OF the mob told how two of its
members wore the garb OF women, al
though obviously they were men
while others dressed as circus clowns
comedians and other odd characters
At least one of the mob members i.
expected 10 be identified by the little
girl. She told Deputy Sheriff Hamil.
ton she would know one of them.
Sheriff T. A. Binfor. who was said
to have had Endorsements of the Ku
kluX klan at the election last fall
denied that the Khan had anything tc
do with the affair
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-13
SAY XII KLUX HEAD
/. THREATENED EVERY
TALKER WITH WHIP
Lawyer Testifies Skipwith ST.
fenced All Reference TO Alb
duction and Murder.
NIXON UNPOPULAR MAYOR
BY Associated Press 10 Every Even,

BY Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
Bastrop. Ia. Jan. 13-William ".
Stuckey, Mer Rouge lawyer. and n
former member ~ the Louisiana legis-
laturo testlfying In the inquiry into
masked and hooded band activities In
Morehouse parish declared the theory
had been advanced in Nor Rouge. in
connection with nm alleged attempt
90 kill DR.. u. NJ. McKoin. former
mayor Of Mer Rouge that Or. McRoin
shot up his own car 70 gain the sup
pert OF members of the Ku Kiux
Khan.
Mr.. Stuckey described himself as an
opponent Of the khan.
Mr. Stuckey also declared Or. Nc
Koin had incurred the enmlty Of
many people In and about Mer Rouge
because OF what he termed bull IN
the china shop" methods OF McRoin.
while he was mayor
He told OF n conference held In the
court house between khan members
and citizens who were not members
relative 20 the death 81 Richard and
Daniels and quoted Captain skipvith
as saying that every man IN More
house parish who did not quit talking
about tho khan would be whipped"
Mr.. Stuckey did not give the exact
language said n have been used by
Captain Skipwith. but handed N
Judge Odom a clip % paper on which
he had written the words.
Continued on page g.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-13
4. =. HAS No HINT ON NEW
PREPARATIONS CONFERENCE

Washington. Jan. 13-Ohicial ad-
vices 50 far fail TO support intimations
in Paris dispatches that France is
considering a new conference on the
question OF German reparations in
which the United States might be ask
ed TO participate. IL was said at the
State Department that no hint of such
a plan had been received.
Pending some further development
in Europe. there is no indication that
the United States government propos-
es TO take any active step. Neither the
United states nor any other govern
ment is expected to comment in any
way on the German protest against
occupation OF the Ruhr. IL was point
ed out today that both rhe German
and French points of view were now
we'll understood and that there seem
ed 20 be no necessity foS injecting the
views OF other governments into the
situation by way Of diplomatic com
munications
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-13
MANY SAW VENUS
FLIRTING WITH MOON
EARLY HOUR TODAY
Brilliant Star Appeared to Hang
From the crescent's Tips;
Also in Shadow.
VERY RARE OCCURRENCE

Iovemaking in the sky, when Venus
and the moon met In the eastern
heavens early this morning. the firs,
occurrance since 1884. was a rare treat
for Wilmington. Early risers were
out in force. especially between $50
and $40 o'clock, when the
phenomenon was more clearly oh
servable.
According 10 the point OF observa-
tion. the process of occultation took
from n Few minutes TO n little more
than an hour.
The eastern sky, ns II appeared.
looking from Wilmington. showed two
thin crsscents In conjunction. that OF
the moon being nearer the earth. To
the unaided eye. Venus appeared to
hang like a spot on the moon. first
on the eastern limb Of the crescent,
and as It emerged. in shining contrast
with the darkened limb.
At $50 o'clock. the phenomenon
was hardly visible. With the break
ing Of day and swiftly moving clouds
the crescent moon. with its full
shadow, became obliterated. Only a
faint trace OF occultation could bc OBJ
served.
Clouds in the sky AT times interfcrcd
with observations.
AT noon today, approximately ri,
hours after the actual occul,ation had
occurred. both Venus and the moor
were visible 10 the naked eye in tho
southern heavens. At IL O'Clock
Venus had parted from the moon {,
the right. The bright morning etai
Travelled direct course from IN.
bottom Of the crescent. with n clear
prevailing sky II was possible TO oh
tain a view OF the phenomenon with.
Ost trouble.
] Along Market street and in tn,
street markets this morning crowd
gathered at every corner and gaze,
skyward Others, not knowing of tn,
occurrance. stretched their necks GU
OF curiosity. For a while train
along the principal business thorough
fare was halted. Traffic policemen
found II difficult 20 direct traffic an,
answer questions relative TO tn
science Of the heavenly bodies, both a
the same time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-13
ALLEGED rum RUNNERS CAUGHT
AT UNION PARK GARDENS TODAY
AFTER CHASE LASTING ALL NIGHT
Preceded BY Raid Near North East Yesterday, in Which
Shots Were Exchanged, Causing One Man to be Sent
10 Hospital in Ektog With Men Arrested Here Two
Automobiles and One Hundred Gallons Of Supposed
Liquor Were Confiscated.

After cluding their pursuers
Throughout the greater part Of the
rishi. Ave men. believed TO Ne for
mcr members Of the Allen outlaw
hind of Kentucky moonshine fame.
were carured by Federal Prohibition
N.~n'~. city police and detectives in
Union Park Gardens shortly after 4
o'clock this morning. Two automobiles
IN which tho mon were riding. together
with Zoe gallons Of supposed in,oxicat-
i's nouor found in the cars. v~re
cpnhsca'ed. shots were exchanged be-
'r.o an q, tho men were suhdued.
rhe PRISONERS save their names as
Iv.rctt Russell ~ Norih East. Md.
Harry Ccnners - Street. Md. Fred
louk OF Belalr. Md.. and Harry G.
Day and Amos Dick. bo,h OF Darling.
Md.
The two automobiles. a Packard and
Dodge were scized. and with the
liquor ~ero taken to the Customs
Iouse, ~ sixth and King streets.
At preliminary hearing before
lnied states Commissioner John
1earce Cam. at noon day. the five
men we're held under 81 600 bail each
for a further hearing. They were un-
able 90 furnish hail Immediately.
Tho capture Of the FIVE men was
characterized by Prohibition Director
Robert ". Elliott as one Of the most
successful accomplishments the Local
ofic.rs have to their credit. The in
rmation WAS secured against the
snercd rum runners by two agents
who. under aliases. became friendly
with the men. poeing az prospective
customers. On several occasions
Continued on page 4
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-13
MRS. c. E. DOUGLAS DEAD.
Widow OF w. n. Douglas and
Mother Of President Of Coldey
College.

Mrs Charlotte Elizabeth Douglas.
widow % William II Douglas and
moxer ~ william =. Douglas. presi-
dent ~ Gcldey College. died at II
ucfck this morning AZ the home Of
hef son. 1905 Monroe street. She
hat been ~ falling health for some
;She. but the immediate cause of
Death was erysipeias. which developed
a week ago.
Mrs Douglas was native OF
rloomville. Delaware county. y. "
whore she and Mr.. Douglas were mar
ri.d. Later they moved 20 Delhai
y. Y: IN 1859 going 20 South Dakota.
H. 1895 they moved 20 Pennington
this state. and IN 1895 came 20 WI
minEton. where they made their home
from that time on. living with their
pon. Mr.. Douelas died in 1911.
Mrs Douglas was an estirnahle wo-
man. she and her husband being en-
dsnrcd % al who knew them. Mrs
Douglas was a member N West Pres
bytcrlan Church. In which she took ar
active interest.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-13
.L|THUAN|A IS ASKED 7
TO STOP MEMEL RAID
Council Of Allies Think Govern
ment Can Halt Invasion by
Prompt Action.

By Associated Press 20 Everv Evening.
Paris. Jan. 1S.-T1e Allied Council
Of Ambassadors decided this morning
20 make energetic representations az
kovno 20 induce the Lithuanian gov
ernment 70 bring pressure 20 bear On
the group OF Lithuanians MANAGING
Memel.
The ambassadors are OF the opinion
that the Lithuanian government q
able 20 stop the movement II it dcts
promptly and vigorously.
Il was decided by the ambassadors
20 send a French colonel TO Memej %
take charge of the Allied force. Attar
the arrival OF the British and Fretch
troops ordered 10 Memel this f1rce
will consist OF British and Frebcn
marines and the company OF Fretch
soldiers already on the scene.
Warsaw. Jan. 13.-Poland will sI1p-
port the policy OF the allies on he
Memel question. raised by the red ent
invasion OF this Baltic territory hy
Lithuanian irregulars. Il was an
nounced today. No steps viii be taken
by Poland on her own initiative.
An Official denial has been issued of
the rumors % a Polish mobilization.
originating in the German press.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-13
factor KILLS WOMAN
WHO REJECTED HIM
Also Shoots Brother Who Tried
to Defend Her, and At
tempts Own Life.

by Associated Press 10 Every Evening.
New York. Jan i3.--IIarold Blake
Van Alstein, member Of the vaude-
vile team OF Van and Emerson. who
lae, night shot and killed Miles, Marion
MscIaren. OF the musical troupe "Thc
Five MscIarens" wounded her broth
er Hugh. and then shot himself. told
police today he killed the girl because
she had broken their engagement 20
be married, and refused even 20 talk
with him.
Van Alstein In under-nrrest I'm Bel
levue Hospital on n homicide charge.
His self inflicted wound Is not serious.
physicians said. Hugh MacIaren.
brother OF the dead girl. also wac hurt
only sllghtly and left the hospital af-
ter his injury. n fiegh wound in the lef,
shoulder. had been dressed.
II am not cory I shot her.. Var
Aistein told police. II loved her and
che drove me insane by her refusal
even to talk 10 me. The only thinS
| regret Ia that I didn't kill myre.
Please don't toll my dear old mother
her hoy In n murderer"
Mise MacLareu. dining in an Eight
avenue restaurant with her brother
his wife and two sisters, after tho eve.
ming performance AZ vaudeville
theatre where they had played einc.
Thursday. arose when Van Al-tein en-,
tered the crowded cafe. Threading hi,
way pas, crowded tables no wake,
tu her table and began shooting Tn.
fret shct went wild. The second wal
true and Mise Macfaren fell dead. !
third struck Hugh Macf.aren I'm IN
ehoulGer rs he attempted 20 reacl
Var Alstein. who then turned the re
volver on himself.
Police reservee were called out q
clear a passage out of the cafe Z
/ the street when Niles MacInren'e bod
WA removed and the other two sent {
hospitals.
| Philadelphia, Jan 13--"I was afrai
this would happen" sobbed the fathe
of Mary MacInre'i.' the Philadeiphi
vaudeville musician. slain In Ne
York by a lifted suitor last night.
The man who killed her was ieal
ous, and when he would not utHt IN
stage and make home for her. sh
gave him up. This Ia the result"
The father and mother % tho daa
actress left their home here for Me-
York Immediately after learning {
tho tragedy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-13
SENATE PASSES NEW
|. REGISTRATION BILL .
WITH AMENDMENT
Senator Viven's Proposed Law
Supported by Democrats
When Changed.
TWO REGISTRATION DAYS
Special Dispatch From Every Evenings
STAFF Correspondent
Nv William l. McNey


State House. Dover. Jan. i3.--One
os the most important acts passed by
the Senate was given the approval of
the members OF that branch Of the
Legislature yesterday afternoon. II
Is the Viven bill providing for per
manent registration in Delaware. Con-
trary 10 expectation Il got through the
Senate without opposition from
either side for the reason that both
the Democrats and the Republicans
had had "A hand in its makeup. i,
was referred TO the House for concur
renee and will be called up in that
branch sometime next week.
The bill was originally introduced
by Senator Viven. Republican. and
IN its original form Il provided FOL
Ave registration days This featur.
was objected 10 on the ground tha'
the idea Of permanent registration Il
20 do away with the expense Of bav
ing 50 many registration days. Sena
tor Hardesty Democrat. today sub
mitted an amendment 20 the origi
nal changing the number OF registrs
ton days from five 10 two. Tht
amendment when presented on tn
floor Of the Senate was adopted by Tn
unanimous vote OF the members tn
original BIZ was then started on "a
final passage and was passed by IN
Unanimous vote. The Democrats WIN
had at fret objected 20 the bill sup
ported II with their own amendmen
relative 20 the number Of registration
days. should the House concur Il
the measure II will become a law.
will then go 20 the Governor for hi
consideration.
Continued on page !.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-13
City Health Improves.

The Board Of Health records indi-
cate a decided Improvement in the
measles situation IN this city. A num-
Der Of new. cases were reported this
morning. but this WAS offset by a
Ike number being reported well. About
80 new cases have been reported 10
the board during the week. but this
number is considerably lower than
that OF the week previous. Health
officers believe the disease Is checked
No new cases Of scarlet fever. diph-
liberia or Influenza were reported 10,
day.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-13
TRITON CoILIpEs WITH sHIFrER


Joseph Romak % years old Of 1900
Beech street. and Robert Kennedy.
culured, "a years old ~ 1922 Wilson
street. employees ~ tho Jobden Car
Whesi Company. in South Whining
son. were Injured shortly before c
uolork last night. when a company
automobile truck. iu which they were
riding. coilided with a shifting engine
81 the Pennsylvania Railroad. az the
cuiof near Christiana avenue and
lisald street
kenn.dy the more seriously in
iured. is stil patient a. the Deia-
wan. Hospital lie sustained severe
lac.rations about mo head and burns
on both hands. Romak after his
wounds were dressed az the hospital.
lasi night Was able % 20 90 h.e home.
An investigation - the accident has
been started by Pennsylvania Rail
soad officials. ~ was learned today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-13
Urge Workers 70 Keep Cool and
Avoid Recourse TO
Violence.
ENTER BITTER PROTESTS
BY Associated Press 20 Every Evening.
Berlin. Jan. 13-At Steele, two mills
outr,de of E~en. the French fsS.
hoisted by tho occupying troopr. ~sr
torn down s~d Asssoysa. 49, . des-
patch to sks vrwaA~n. ssAax. --
The bur1oras.er had 20 apologize 20
the French commander and publish an
appeal warning the population against
excess>s.

Berlin, Jan. 13.-The miners union
has issued an apepsl 20 the Ruhr
miners urging them 20 keep calm and
commit no excsxsses against the oc-
cuuy1ng troops.
The statement adds that the union
expects the French 70 keep their prom
SO regarding maintenance of the
eixht-hour day.
The four main bodies Of mine work
ers have issued an appeal 20 their
members 20 refrain from dee-ss OF vio-
ience and coatinBe AZ work. The sig
na.ories are the Association of Ger
man Mine Workers. the Christian
Miners Association. the Miners Sec
zion OF the Polish Trade Association
and the miners section OF the Hirsch
Bunker Trade Union.
The manifesto strongly protests the
occupation. but advises the workers
not 20 give way 70 excessive pat- .Otism
or intentional agitation. as forc!b!s
opposition would only mean further
hardships. II calls attention 20 the
promise by the occupational forces thai
the German social laws, including ;Es
eight-hour law would continue et.
/ fvciivv and Jnat tle ao-mal life o.
/ ths Inhabitants would not - dis 1rb-
ed
Formal protests against The occu.
patton are being made by the German
authorities AZ all places where troops
appear. 70 which he military authori-
ties invariably reply that they are IA
no position 20 dcal with the protest:
/ can merely note them.
I Conversations with industrialsts
and laborers alike show there Is a
strong current OF bitterness against
the occupation under the surface bu;
the belief Is generally expressed thai
as long as the workers can continus
their labors. drew their wages and live
normally there will be no serious out
ward resistance.
Up 20 the present there is virtually
no evidence OF active opposition. ex.
cept such minor incidents as the tear.
'ng down of the military proclamation,
posted in the streets.
The outcome o. the present dead
lock IN negotiations between the oc
cupationa authorities and the mininl
and Industrial operators caused BY IN
refusal OF the more important indus
trial leaders 20 meet the invaders.
Is uncertain and the suggestion q
advanced that the French may ulti
mately decide 10 operate the mine
and pay the workmen themselves q
order TO obtain the deliveries Of Goa
which are the chief object OF the ex
pedition.
Additional engineers. mostl,
lFrenchmen. are continually arrivine
and every EFFORT is being made 70 ge
into active touch with the member
OF the Rhenish- Westphal,an cos
syndicate, the headquarters Of whic
was removed 70 Hamburg before IN
arrival OF the eccupational forces.
The report from Bochum Of IN
dissolution OF the Ammonia Associa
tion now Is denied.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1923-01-13
GRANT BERLIN MORE
TIME FOR PAYMENT
OF PREPARATIONS
France to Ask for Conference
OF Allies on War In
IDENTITIES.
MAY SEIZE WHOLE OF RUHR
BY Associated Press to Every Evening.

- s>N"N'f'h'b f0Nr w I>FouIuR.
Paris. Jan. i3.-The reparatlons
commission this morning postponed
until January ~ the payment OF 500. o.
600 900 gold marks due from Germany
next Monday.
France. Italy and Belgium voted for
the delay. Sir John Bradbury. the
British member. did not cast n ballot
There was no discussion of this
brief moratorium on its merits. The
French requested postponement Of the
payment in order that they might
finish preparation OF their new mora
! torium plan. Roland w. Boyden. tho
American observer. was present at the
meeting which lasted half hour.
steps were taken To notify the Ger
man government OF the DELAY.
In reparations circles n was init
mated that France was hoping tina,
the moratorium would permit the
Ruhr situation TO take definite shape
making evident the extent OF the
passive resistance" policy which
Wilhelm S,rasse seems to have plan
ned.
There was also a report that France
might endeavor 10 arrange n meetlng
with Germany 20 discuss n settlement
Of the rcparations question, in view
Of the fact that the French are not IN
the Ruhr. Great Britain. Italy. Rel.
gium and possibly the United State,
were mentioned as the nations tina,
might be asked 10 attend such n con.
ference.
i
In the event that plan for direci
discussion failed. II was suggested tha'
a two year moratorium with certa r
conditions would be granted German,
by the reparations commission in IN.
near future. These conditions, accord
ing 20 n forecast OF what France (,
ready TO grant. would include not onl,
the maintenance Of the economic com
mission already in the Ruhr. but tn,
occupation OF that entire region IN
the event Germany did not immediate
" accept the moratorium provisions
The German government would alsi
agree 10 float internal loans OF golC
and paper marks. 10 balance the bud
get. ind 20 permit a committee %
guarantees 20 assume control OF Ger
man internal finance.
This committee would function II
much the same manner as was Sc
forth by France at the recent pre-
niers conference.
The commission decided today 10 in
form the German war burdens com
mission that reply would be mad
within a few days 10 letters OF III,
German commission dated Novembe
"a and November q in which, oi
behalf OF the German government.
demanded a moratorium for 1923.