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Evening star., 1924-02-14
$4,000 SUIT FILED
AGAINST WESTLAKE
Guaranty Corporation Re.
ceivers Charge Losses Due
to Mismanagement.

William Is. Westlake, former presi-
dent Of the District Guaranty Corpo-
ration, is named defendant in a suit
to recover $4,000 damages filed today
in the District Supreme Court by
Fred b. Rhodes and David w. Fox. as
receivers of the corporation. The
charge is made that the corporation
suffered losses totaling that amount
during the presidency of Mr.. West
lake by reason of gross care1essness
and mismanagement in the conduct
of its business"
The receivers also brought suit
against William 3. Westlake, Hugh
II. Hanger and Edward L. Stauder-
mann. co-partners trading as w. f.
NeStlake, fiscal agent, for $16,11o.09
alleged to be due the corporation in
by the partnership. Under an agree
ment with the fiscal agent, 1t is stat
ed. stock to the extent of S176.1S5
was sold by the fiscal agent. on ac-
count of which only $l69,6I2.72 has
been paid to the corporation, leaving
a balance due of s6,509.2S. To this
should be added. the court is told,
S9.660.S1 for cash advanced to or on
account Of the fiscal agent by the cor
poration. making a total alleged to be
due Of s16,170.S1.
Suit Directed by Court.
Through Attorneys Ralph E. Fle-
harty and Paul Dulaney the receivers
tell the court they have been di-
rected by the Equity Court to insti-
tute the suits. They point out that
Mr.. WeStlake was president and had
the general management of the af-
fairs of the corporation from October
s. 1921, until his resignation in Octo-
ber, 1923. During that time, it is
charged. lie disobeyed, ignored and
disregarded instructions of the board
of directors. and made loans In excess
of $4,000 without submitting the ap-
plicaticns to the board. and failed to
make reasonable or sufficient investi-
cation into the value of notes and
securities bought by the company or
as to the financial standing or re-
Sponsibility Of persons to whom the
money of the corporation was ad-
vanced."
Incidents Of the alleged misman-
agement are specified, one Of them
being the charge that Mr.. Westlake
bound the company to pay q debt of
SIC, 900 due to a local bank by a cor
poration described by the receivers
as insolvent, which proved a total
loss to the guaranty corporation. A
number of loans of $4,000 are said to
be uncollectible.
Attorney Fleharty stated that the
company sold stock in excess of
100000, and that the present value
Of the securities in the hands of the
receivers will not exceed $4,000.
Evening star., 1924-02-14
GOLFERS TO MEET.
Rock Creek Park Players to Or.
ganize Tonight.

Golf enthusiasts who are regular
patrons of the Rock Creek Park pub
lic links, in order to form an organ
ization, have called a. meeting for s
o'clock tonight in the parish hall of
the Chapel of the Transfiguration,
Gallatin street, just west Of 14th
street.
All patrons Of the Rock Creek Park
links are expected to attend. Three
members Of the proposed organiza-
tfon will be selected to act as Rock
Creeks representatives in the newly
organized District of Columbia Public
Links Golf Association.
Evening star., 1924-02-14
j. s. INTERVENTION
AT HERRN SOUGHT
Hospital Owner Asks Protec-
tion and Investigation of
Recent Riots.
By the Associated Press.


HERRIN, H., February 14.-The
federal government has been asked to
intervene in Williamson county, both
to guard lives and protect property
rights and to make an investigation
of the riot here last Friday, it was
learned last night
DR.. James T. Black, owner of the
Herrin Hospital, which was besieged
by a mob of men Friday night who,
it is said, fired about 1000 rounds into
the building. last Saturday morning
sent kilograms to the Department Of
Justice at Washington, Senator's Me-
dill, Mccormick and Mckinley and
Representative E. L. Dennson asking
for protection and federal investiga-
tion.
Asks for Protection.
In the riot last Friday night Con-
stable Caesar eagle. who was killed,
and Deputy Sheriff John Layman, who
was seriously wounded, were taken
to DR.. Blacks hospital. Several
hours later a mob of men surrounded
the building and demanded entrance,
who killed eagle. Dr. Black refused
that killed eagle. DR.. Black refused
them admission, and the doctor said
the mob opened fire and literally
wrecked the building with bullets
DIR. Black sent the kilograms after
the troops had arrived. His message
read:
THE Herrin hospital was fired on
last night and practically every win
dow and door was shot out. This was
done because / would not send a yisi-
tor out to be shot by an insane mob.
about 800 men opened fire and fired
on the hospital and raided the nurses'
home. They never gained admission.
THE militia is here. I want pro-
lection for my patients, my hospital
and my visitors. Send investigators."
Black Issues Statemen MT.
DIR. Black also issued the following
statement:
1.-TWO years ago when eighteen or
twenty wounded and dying men
sought refuge and medical treatment
in my hospital I was criticized by
a certain element in Williamson
county for lending succor to the sick
and dying.
My work as a doctor is to helm tho
sick and as long as I remain q doctor
L will serve any man who needs INV
help, regardless of color or creed r
am not member of the Ku Kin,
Khan. the Knights of the Flaming
Circle or Of any other organization
that is either for or against the
Klan." ZIG
The incident of two years ago refe-rea
to by the doctor was the mine riot here
In which twenty-five men lost Their.
lives. At that time, it was said DR.
Black received numerous threats. some
of which were to the effect that his hos.
pital would be blown up.
What action, if any, the federal Sgoy-
ernment contemplates taking, could NOT
be learned last night.
Three Men Implicated.
The coroner's jury investigating the
death of Constable eagle returned q.
verdict yesterday afternoon in which II
implicated three men, but made no rec
concentrations. The men implicated Had
not been arrested last night, and ft
could not be learned whether steps were
being taken to apprehend them.
who had been arrested in connection
with the murder was released. This
Included Sheriff George Galligan. c.. e.
Anderson, mayor Of Herrin; Ora Them-
as and Hugh Willis. mine union off,
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column T. =
Evening star., 1924-02-14
SINCLAIR LARGE FACTOR
IN ITALIAN OIL SITUATION
Certain News Agencies Said to
Have Suppressed His Name in
Reporting q. S. Case.

BY HIRAM X. NiODERWELL.
BY Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily News.
Copyright, 1924.
ROME, February 1.-THE news
paper Popolo calls attention to an
interesting fact in connection with
Sinclair oil activities in Italy, It as
serts that certain news agencies re-
porting the American oil scandal
suppressed Harry Sinclair's name.
The implied allegation is that the
Sinclair company. has powerful in
terests here. The paper also states
that Sinclair, obtained an Italian
monopoly for boring and seaport
tankage. It is known that Sinclair
was offered such concession, but It
has been asserted that he refused and
that the Ang1o-Persian Company OBJ
tanned It,.
Nevertheless it is evident that
Sinclair's activities are lively In this
part Of the world.
Evening star., 1924-02-14
DEBT COMMISSION
CALLED BY MELLON
Secretary Admits Pressure
to Spur Powers to Some
Agreement.

Secretary Mellon today called the
Debt Funding Commission TO meet next
Monday, at which time the whole ques-
tion of policy with respect to future
dealings with the foreign debtors will
be considered.
While declining TO discuss in detail
the subjects to be taken up by the COM
mission. Secretary Mellon admitted that
strong pressure was being exerted in
many quarters to remind the foreign
powers owing the United States a total
of about $1,000, 900. 600 that the commits
sion awaited any funding offers they
might make.
Some of the commission members are
known to favor definite steps toward
resumption of funding negotiations. but
others hold that such move might not
be wise.
Evening star., 1924-02-14
PULITZER DIVORCE
FIGHT BEGUN IN PARIS
Whether New Yorker or Wife Is
Applicant Unknown Outside
Court.

By the Associated Press.
PARIS, February 14.-Proceedings
for a divorce between Ralph Pulitzer
of New York and his wife have been
begun in the French courts. Owing
to the secrecy observed by the courts
in such cases information is not OBJ
tainable as to which party is the ap-
plicant, but 1t Is understood the ap-
p1ication Is made mutually. Mr..
Pulitzer has been in Paris until re-
Gently, when he went to London.
Evening star., 1924-02-14
NOTED HOOSIER DIES.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, February IA.
DIR. Henry Jameson, seventy five
years old, chairman Of the board of
directors OF the Indianapolis Street
Railway Company, and known as 1.-The
father of the Indianapolis boulevard
system" died yesterday following an
.attack" of pneumonia, :.
Evening star., 1924-02-14
$20,O 600 IN SCHOELKOPF
J JEWELS RECOVERED
By the Associated Press.

BIZ the Associated Press. :
NEW YORK, J February 14-One
hundred precious stones stolen from
Mrs Hugo c. p. Schoelkopf of Buffalo
New Year eve, 1922, were recovered
for the police today by John Mahan,
the jeweeler to whom they were sold
by the thieves. All the gems, val
ued at 100000, had been taken from
their settings. 80 ~. cs,s.... .-....
Evening star., 1924-02-14
,MITH'S DRY SESSION
TO BE DONNYBROOK FAIR
New York Governor Refuses to
Elaborate on Remark Regard
ing Coming Farley.
By the Associated Press.

ALBANY, n. Y, February IA
prohibition enforcement conference
called by Gov. Smith next Wednesday
will be "a regular Donnybrook fair"
the Governor said today.
He did not amplify this prediction,
but said no state prohibition legis-
lation was necessary TO supplement-
the Folstead act, which New York's
county authorities could enforce.
Evening star., 1924-02-14
Average Of Wages.

In reply to questions by Represent
ative Lambert, Mrs. Taylor said the
average wage Of this class Of women
was $1,1o0 and $500 for both men
and women. She claimed that many
Of these Were paying at least 60 per
cent Of their wages in rent. Repre-
CONTINUED on Page :, Column g.
Evening star., 1924-02-14
Banker to Be Questioned
Tomorrow on the Rumors of
Corruption in Sale of Presi-
dent Harding's Newspaper.
PUBLISHER SHOWS EASE
IN GETTING OIL LANDS
John c. Shaffer Reveals How Sin
clair Interests "Took Care" of
Him on the Strength of Verbal
Promises Made by Secretary
Fall-Lease Legality Questioned.

4 subpoena for Edward ID. Nc
Lean, publisher OF the Washington
Post, WINS issued today by the SEM
ntc oil committee.
Evening star., 1924-02-14
WEATHER.

Fair tonight and tomorrow; slight
ly warmer tonight; lowest tempera-
ture about freezing; temperature for
twenty-four hours ended at pm.
today: Highest. SO, at 3:15 pm. yes
terday; lowest, 25. at $3.50 am. today.
Full report on page II.
Evening star., 1924-02-14
"FrOnl Press to Home
n" Within the Hour

The Stars carrier system covers
every city. block and the regular edi-
tion is delivered to Washington homes
as fast as the papers are printed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-07

gerfield and Burton Crane are being
played by Doris French of West
brook and George Mcclellan of
Arlington. Mass. Others taking part
are Sadie Campbell of Sahattus, Au-
drey Hackett of Readfeld. Amy
Lord of Vienna. Leila King. Foster
King, George Randlette of Mon
mouth, Otto Cowen of Damariscotta.
Vernon Chase of Lynn, Mass. and
Edward Newhall of Boston, Mass.
Music will be furnished by the
school orchestra. with Miss Rather
inc Rand, director.
Following the play reception
will be held in the gymnasium. In
the receiving line will be Principal
and Mrs. r. w. Watkins, f. +.
Nourse. the vice principal, and Mrs.
Nourse: Miss Jane II. Perkins. pre-
ceptress: Miss Francis A. Davis. for
mer preceptress and now alumni
secretary; Miss Pauline McQuigg:
Foster King. president of the senior
class; and Miss Doris French and
George Mcclellan. who carried the
leading parts in the play.
Much credit should be given the
junior class for the attractive plan
of decoration of the gymnasium
itself. AS this year marks the one
hundredth anniversary or the school
the present senior class has adopted
the school colors. crimson and grey,
and this color scheme is carried out
in the decoration.
Music for the reception will be
furnished by the student orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-07
RICHMOND

Rev. Fletcher II. Knollin of Fair
field will speak at both services at
the Baptist church on Sunday. Mr..
Knollin is the successor of Rev. Alex
ander Henderson as Director of Re-
ligious Education of the United Bap-
fist Convention of Maine.
The date for Junior Declarations
is to be May 16. There are nineteen
members in the class.
Mrs. Raymond Libby is in Boston
for a few days.
Miss Lily Price who teaches school
in Topsham has been in Richmond
this week on account of the illness of
her mother, Mrs. Albion Price.
The seats for the American Legion
rinstrels went on sale Thursday, the
biggest advance sale for years. The
MINISTRIES are to be given in the OPP
era House, March 18th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-07
Picture Program At Old
South of Unusual Interest

The pictur3 to be shown this COM
ing Wednesday evening at the ser
vice at the Old South church IS OF
unusual interest to all. These Sun
day services and week day are very
attractive as well as carrying an ex-
cellent lesson. At last the Dear
Slayer" James ennimore Cooper s
greatest novel, has beep enacted for
the screen by an all star cast. 1t will
be shown at the Old South Church
on Wednesday evening. March II at
1880 O'Clock. This is just the NOV
ing picture you have been waiting
fora virile, wholesome. uplifting
drama, full Of the glorious courage Of
four country's pathfinders, a cour-
age that was moral as well as pnysi-
cal.
All the familiar character of this
well known story live again; the
beautiful. headstrong Judith, gentle
Hetty, the noble Deerslayer, Hurry
Harry, Chinkagook and the rest, and
reenact the stirring scenes that
marked the advent Of the pa!eface.
Thrilling battles on land and water,
bow and arrow against gunpOwder
will be shown and woven through the
warp of history is the tender romance
of the Deerslayer. The Deersiayer
himself, truthful, faithful, helpful.
courageous, is an inspiring figure to
the youth of our country, and be-
cause of that the film has been Off
cially endorsed by the Boy Scouts or
America.
Principal Blaisdell Of the High
School and Principal Bigelow OF the
grammar school have kindly con-
scented to assist the Church in bring
ing this picture to the young people
of Halloween
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-07

The grand march will be led by Mr..
and Mrs. Watkins and will be fol-
lowed by a definite program of en-
tertainment.
On account of it being the one
hundredth anniversary of the open
ing of the school more friends and
enthusiasts than usual are expected
back as guests. All bids fair for an
interesting as well as delightful
week end on the hilltop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-07
Runaway Causes Excitement,

Early Thursday afternoon a rum
away horse created considerable eX-
citement on Water street. He came
down Union street and headed up
Water streer. veering towards the
sidewalk and running up upon 1t
nearly going through the window OF
White & Horne's printing establish
ment. He ran along a little way with
the sled half on and half off the
pavement, striking the obstacles
along the way, including the various
gas stations and a hitching post,
which knocked out the seat. He was
caught by Wallace Brann near the
EXPRESS office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-07
Ancient Bay State
Inn Again Omen

Sudbury, Mass, Mar. 6.-Wayside
Inn in South Sudbury. made famous
by the poems of LongfeIlow, has been
reopened to the public as hosiery.
The ancient inn. closed for many
years was purchased last year by
Henry Ford, who has restored it in
the style of a century ago and COL
lected for its decoration a wealth of
New England antiques.
Wayfarers who seek hospitality in
the ancient setting of Wayside Inn
will find some modern elements, ac-
cording to the schedule of prices,
which is based on 1924 conditions
rather than on those of L.sngfeflow's
time.
No music is to be provided by the
Ford management of the inn. Twenty
two guests may be Accommodated
overnight. According to inn en-
ployes the income from travellers il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-07

Samuel Grant Chapter. d. A. R.,
held its March meeting at the home
of Mrs. Frank Amesbury. Brunswick
avenue. Wednesday afternoon. Roll
call. quotations from poems of In
dian life. A new member was ad-
mitted to membership.
Mrs. w. s. Ames gave an interest
ing paper on "Civilizing the Ameri-
can Indian"
An article, 1.-THE Maine Indians"
was given by Mrs. Rice.
President generals messages were
read by Mrs. Wadsworth and Miss
Wood.
During the social hour delicious
refreshments were served by the
hostess. assisted by Mrs. White and
Mrs. Erskine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-07
Fatally Wounds
Wife and ledger
And Kills Himself

Boston, March 6.-Michael Didyez
shot and probably fatally wounded his
wife and James Stanley. ledger at
their home in the North End district,
today, and later plunged a long dirk
into his own body, dying almost in
stantly. The other man and the woman
were still alive tonight, but physicians
said their could not recover.
According to neighbors who witness
ed the shooting, Didyez and his wife
had been separated for nine months.
The husband returned several times
and attempted to enter the home. but
was elected. Today when Didyez ar
rived his wife opened the door and
Didyez fred five shots from a German
pistol of small calibre. All the bull.
let's took effect I'm the woman's body.
Didyez stepped over his wife's body
and fired the last shot at Stanley. who
was wounded in the head.
Out Of ammunition, Didyez entered a
bedroom that was formerly his anu
ended his life with the dirk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-07
Kent's Hill Seniors
To Give Play Tonight

Kent's Hill, Mar. 6.-The annual
senior play presented by the class
of 1924 will take place this coming
Friday night in Deering chapel. The
play this year is Come Out of the
Kitchen" adapted by A. E. Thomas
from the book of the same name ny
Alice Duer Miller. and is under the
direction of Miss Pauline McQuigg.
graduate of the Curry School of
The leading roles of Olivia Dain-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-07
Boy Killed When
Motorcycle Upsets

Westfield. Mass. March 6.-Walter
Nasitka. four years old. was killed near
his home this afternoon when motor
cycle, supported by two sticks while
undergoing repairs. fell on his frac-
turing his skull. He was found two
hours after the accident, though both
his father and mother saw the upset
cycle but not the boy beneath it! A
crossbar fell across his mouth. held
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-07
ADJUSTMENTS
Two Big Features Today at John
son Opera House

Today is bargain day at the
movies. AS a fitting climax for our
great Banner Week we have secur-
ed the big drama of the year,
Kentucky Days with colorful Dustin
Farnum is made to order role.
that of a hardy pioneer of those
strenuous days of the gold rush.
AS companion feature VIM. (BilD
Fairbanks in The Clean Up should
whet the appetite of all in search of
thrills, and action. The Picture
starts off with a rush and during
the entire five reels maintains the
same action that has made Fair
banks one of the best entertainers
in his line.
Remember the nights shows now
start at 7.15 and box office opens at
6.45.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-07
Funeral of Mrs. Susan Shaw

The funeral of Mrs. Susan Shaw
Libby was held Thursday afternoon
at 2 o'clock from her home on
Dresden avenue, Rev. NJ. G. Folsom
of the Universalist church officiating
The bearers were four nephews,
Howard Libby, G. A. Cobb. Alvin
McCausland and Eugene Edgecomb.
Interment was in Oak Grove ceme-
tery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-07

Services at Saint Matthews church
in observance of the national day of
intercessions for missions will be as
follows: Holy communion, A. NJ;
shortened evening prayer with spec
ial intercessions for missions, $50
p. NJ. These services, both of which
will be in the vestry, are especially
called to the attention of the mem
bers of the Women's Auxiliary and
the members of the Junior Auxiliary.
The rector and members of Saint
Matthew's church extend a cordial
invitation to any who are interested
in these services or any of the SER
vices of the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-07

The management of the Opera
house has announced that in CO.
operation with the board of health,
there will be no admittance to high
school students during the time that
the school is closed. This will not
affect students in other schools in
the city or Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-07

The Randolph Grammar school
pupils will give an exhibition of pic
lures OF the Rocky Mountains and
the National Park. Friday evening
at 715. Lectures will be given by
the pupils of Grades and 8. Par
ents are urged to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-07

All members of Gardiner Com
mandery. No. 951. United Order of
Golden Cross, are urged to be pres
ent at the regular meeting Friday
evening. Refreshments will be serv-
ed and an attendance of each men,
Der counts on the contest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-07

The Fidelis class Of the Free
Baptist church will meet Friday
evening with Mrs. M. o. Baker. in
Farmingdale. Members are request
ed to take the 5.10 car from the
SQUARE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-07

At the meeting of the Auxiliary to
Frank +. Goodrich Post, American
Legion, Mrs. Lila Niles was install
led chaplain by Mrs. Webster, past
president of the Augusta Auxiliary.
Routine business was transacted at
the meetin gand plans laid for a so
cial evening in two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-07

Next Sunday, March ., is State
Sunday School Association Day. A
pageant has been prepared by the
State secretary for the use of the
schools which observe this day.
Members of the Baptist Sunday
school, under the lead of Miss +. A.
G..patrick. will pat on this pageant
next Sunday evening at Z. In an in
teresting way the pageant presents
the different branches of work of
the state association and what has
been accomplished the past year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-07
Funeral of Herman l.. Horne

The funeral of Herman l.. Horne
was held Thursday morning from
the home at $50 Water street, with
Rev. Edw. c. McAllister of Christ
church officiating. The services were
private. but there were many BEAU
tiful floral tributes. including a pill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-07

The Willing Workers Sewing Club
will meet Friday evening with Helen
Clary. Main avenue. All members
are requested to bring their sewing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-07

The members of the Epworth
League of the Methodist church held
a pleasant and we'll attended social
Thursday evening in the vestry of
the church. The time was passed in
music and action and group games of
various kinds. The refreshments
were ice cream bars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-07

The basketball game which was to
be played at the High school tonight
between Hallowell and Gardiner, has
been postponed because Of scarlet
fever in the Gardiner High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-07

The American Legion Auxiliary
will hold a cooked food sale Saturday
afternoon at the Legion rooms. Any
donations from friends will be
greatly aDpreciated.