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a~ section One ages'1 to 8 Setio O8 ' ' OL.. XLII *MANNING, S. C., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6,-1922 AA BRITIsH SOLDIERS PROJ1l REFUGEES Turks Fail to Allow Americans to Act In Behalf of Christians ALLIED LEADERS MEET Effort Mage to Frame Program for Dealing With the Dardanelles Constantinople, Dec. 5.-Follow [- ing the action of the Kemalist po lice in. confiscating the passports of 100 Armenians as they were about to board ship, British troops toda took possession of the cus toms house, and, armed with ma chine guns, protected the embark ations of the refugees. The Turkish police today pre vented the embarkation of refugees on a French steamship at Samsun, on the .Black Sea coast of Asia Minor, despite permission grapted by the Italian authorities there. Rafel Pasha, the military gov ernqr, had a four hours' conference with the Allied high commission er' anid generals and a provisional agreement was reached permitting the embarkation 'of all presenting themselves until thlis evening, but the question of principle was not settled, and further meetings have been arranged. Refuses to Recognize Allies Rafel Pasha takes the attitude that the Allies are not in occupa tion of Constantinople, and refused to recognize the right of the Allies to interfere between him and na tive Christians. The Turks' refusal to permit S.ireek. vessels to embark additional Cliristian refugees from Asia Minor has created keen disapopintment in American relief circles here. All ",preparations had been completed for the use of American destroyers in the transfer -of refugees. Four large Greek vessels, under the direction of A. K. Jennings, ar rived yesterday from Piraeus ready A to proceed to the Black sea. Mr. Jennings is the Y. M. C. A. secre tary, who earned the title "Admi ral of the refugee Fleet" at the time of the Smyrna disaster by mo bilizing a fleet of fifty ships and rescuing 100,000 persons. He had six additional ships ready in Greek ports for his present task, these, together with the four ar- I riving here, giving a total carrying capacity of 60,000 persons. Americans Surprised Refusal of the Angora Govern ment to permit further embarka tions was received at Samsun by Commander Halsey Powell of the, American destroyer Edsall, who forwarded the news to Constan tinople by wireless. The Turks (e clare that not only would they prohibit further departures on Greek ships, but would deport to the interior all Christians who re mained in the Black Sea coastal towns after the next few days. Officials at the American em bassy declined to conmment upon, this ruling, but madle no attempit to hide their surprise at the Kem ahists' attitude. They explained they had asked nothing more of the Nationalists than their sanction for the use of American naval officers as intermedliaries between the lo cal officials in the Bhfck Sea ports andl the officrs of the Greek ref ugee vessels. The Turks' failure to meet the American proposals - raises dloubts as to the safety of 50,000 persons, who made their way to the sea with the hope of leaving the coun try. It is believed they will un doubtedly be dleported to the in terior unless the Allies or the United States make representations to An gora. Break Threatens| Lausanne, Dec. 5-(By the Asso cisted Press).-The treaty-makers at Lausanno devoted themselves to day to an attempt to harmonize the divergent views of the various dele gations; everybody seemed to real ize that a few more hectic sessions like that of yesterday would break 'down the conference and postpone Near Eastern peace indefinitely. The Allied leaders held long con sultations to frame a common project for dealing with the Dar danolles, and were reported to have augceeded in drafting a proposal permitting warships to use the pstraits under International control. JUDGE JOE NETTLES Joseph L. Nettles a member of the Columbia bar, is this week hodling court in Beaufort, as a special judge. Judge Nettles was born in Manning thirty-two years ago. He is the son of Rev, S. A. and Mrs. Sue Galluchat Nettles. His mother died when he was three years old. His aunt, Mrs. 'E. C. Alsbrook, had much to do with his early education. When he was only fourteen years of age he entered Wofford College in class with his old er brother, Stephen Nettles, both graduating at the top of their class four years later. Then they entered the law school of Harvard University, both graduating three years later, in 1911. Judge Nettles had the unique distinction of being at that time the youngest man to take- a law degree from Harvard University. He at once located in Columbia. In a short time he and Ashley C. Tobias formed a partnership under name of Nettles and Tobias. This is recognized as one of the most influential firms of Columbia, and they have a large prac tice not only in youth Carolina, but in several other States. Mr. Nettles is so sure of his law that lie lost only one of the thirteen cases taken on appeal to the supre.me court during his eleven years' prac tice. BIRTH RATE DECLINES Washington, Dec. 5.-(By the As sociated Press.)-A declining birth rate and an increasing death rate for 1982 as compared with 1921 were forecast torlay by the census bureau which based its calculation on records for the first six months of the year for the registration area of the countryp comprising about 82 per cent of the total pop= ulation of the United States. * The birth rate for the first six months of this year was 22.7 per 1,000 persons, while for the same period of 1921 the rate was 24.8 and for the whole of last year 24.3 North Carolina had the highest rate for the half year, it being 30, while Virginia was second with 27.5 Ver mont had the lowest rate, 18.1. The death rate for the six months ending June 30, this ye:.r, was 12.6 per 1,000 population, which for the same period of 1921, the rate was 1, and for the whole of last year 11.6. IRISH FRE ESTATE London, Dec. 5.-T~he autonomous government for Ireland today lacked only the formal consent of King George to the Irish constitution bill. The Anglo-Irish treaty ends tomor row and the Free state officially takes charge. The lower house in the Irish parliament meets tomorrow afternoon. the straits discussion will be re sumed tomorrow, when the EIntente countries will fall in with the Turkish suggestion and set forth their wishes. The Allies seem de termined to ignore the Russian at tempt to speak for Turkey, and are determined also to convince the Russian representatives that Bol shevik Russia is not dominating the straits discussion. The fact that Ismet Pasha conferred with the Al lied leaders help~ed to strengthen the impression that if the confer' ence is nlot yet out of danger it at least is not yet on thle rocks. Another feature of the~ (lay wvas thle Pope's intervetnion in behalf of the Christians in Constantinople. Wins Highest Scout Honor I In impressive ceremonies Wnt, Cannon, of Los Angeles, f., bas l een awarded highest scou( thec National medal of Honor. c Pite! a terrific tide andI high wave , em~ plunged into the sea at Heotut iast year, sdving two wo o~ frog dirowning. Shown here, hela -ss mne his mutai 1 /'I elio A4V4 BISHOP DNN PEAHE OUT~ ASSIGNM[NT, O[ MINISTERS MAD[ Love F'east Hldk at Methodist Con ference BISHOP' DENNY PREACHIES Menora'l Service is Held-Many Peo ple Visit Marion Marion, Dec. 3.--Sunday was a great day for the city of Marion and surrounding country, for the people were here for miles arourd. The Methodist Conference love feast was held this morning, and was conducted by the Rev. Jesse J. Stevonson. For one hour songs and prayers and testimonies to religious experiences made a joyous occasion. At 11 o'clock Bishop Collins Denny preached at sermon on "A Ilea For Divine Mercy." At the close of the sermon the ordination service took place. The Rev. William L. Parker and the Rev. henry ). Shuler were or dafned deacons; the Rev. L. ). B. Wil liams, the Rev. Samuel E. Ledbetter, the Rev.. Henry William Shealy and the Rev. Robert Pinckney Pucks were ordained elders. This afternoon the memorial ser vice was held. By appointment of the bishop, the Rev. W. L. Wait, of Florence, presided. Memories were read as follows: The Rev. J. L Stokes, D. D., read by Dr. W. C. Kirkland; the Rev. S. B. Hlarpsw, readl by the Rev. C. C. D~errick; the Rev. D. HI. Everett, readl by the Rev. WV. I. Hlerbet; the Rev. WV. A. Massebeau, readl by the Rev. J. H. Graves; the Rev. D. D). Dantzer, readl by the Rev. G. P. Watson; the Rev. Hf. J. Cauthen, read by the Rev. .J. HI. Danner; Bishop H. C. Rev. J. H1. Danner; .Bishop H. C. M~orrison and Bishop .John C. Kilgo, readl by Dr. Watson B. Duncan. Two interesting incidlents were brought out .during this service. One was tIhat Bishop Kilgo was conlvertedl on the spot where the beautiful First Methodist Church of Marion standls. The second was 'that the church was built (luring the pastorate of the Rev. S. B. Harper. It was re markable that memories of both of these ministers were readl in the church here. Marion People TIhanked Tronight the Rev. George T. Har mon, of Florence, preached. At the conclusion of the evening service BIshop Denny took the chair and called the Conference to order for a short session. Resolutions of thanks to the people of Marion were adopted by a rising vote. The Rev. G. Hf. Jones wvas p~laced on the Con ference budget commission. Bishop Denny addressed the Con ferenco and then announed the ap pointments for the next year. Following are thq appointments: Charleston district, F. H. Shuler, presiding elder: Allendpl~e, S. W. Henry. Appleton, W.R nes;a. nle.,z he Grand Finale LAPtES / , 0 c I MA 9. // You MNrN / "- a fort, A. D. Betts; Bethel circuit, G. T. Rhoad; Black Swamp, L. T. Phil lips; Bluffton, J. F. Campbell; (Char leston) Bethel, C. E. Wimberly; [Hamp stead Square, N. D. Busbee; Hampton Park, E. G. Coe, sup~ply; Spring Street, J. JI. Danner; Trinity, F. A. Buddin; Cottageville, H. W. Whitta ker; Dorchester, V. T. Patrick (sup ply) ; Ehrhardt, Hamin Etheredge; Estill, S. E. Ledlbetter; Hampton, R. W. Rhumpries; Hend sonville, J. G. Ferguson; Lodge, R. P. Turner; Meg getts, . C. Gardner; Ridgeland, R. P. Hlucks; Ridgeville, J. A. Graham; Summerville, L. D. B. Williams; Walterbor~o, P. A. Murray; Yemasce, M. M. Bird (supply); Parris Island and nmrine pastor, C. B. Burns; student Emory University, B. M. Bowen; superannuates, S. A. Webber; . W. Wolling (under suspension). Florence district, L. L. pedenbaugh, presiding elder; Bennettsville, W. I. Herbeort; Bennettsville circuit, . W. Hook ; Brightsville, J. A. Campbell; Bethlehem circuit, W. O. Wr.!erson; Wleheim, J. K. urbiaty; Ceaw, W. B. Buncan; Chestergeld, L. E Peeler; (D~arlington) Trinity, Peter Stokes; Darlington circuit, C. P. Chewning; East Chestergeld, SA. ) Shuler; (Florence) Central, G. T. Harmon; Hartsville, S. 0. Cantey; Jelferson, XV. V. Jerma; (supply) Lamar, C. M. Peeler; Libetry. J. L. ullins; Marbolor, J. B. Prosser; Mc Coll, WV. K. Snyder; McCo naission, J. 0. Bunch (supply); McBee, R. A. Tucker; Patrick, i. . Shea!y; Page land, G. L. Ingram; Timmonsville and Pisgah, V. R. Phillips; Timmon vile aruit, D. C. Spires, Superannuates, T. B. Owen, J. . Moore, J. N. Wright, 0. N. Rountree, W. I. Wait, A. S. Lesley, W o. W. Williams and C. R. Whittaker. Kingstree District Kingstree distriet, C. C. Derrick, presidling elder: Andrews, E. HI. Beckham;.Black River, B. S. Hughes; Cades, .J. R. Johnson; Cedar Swvamp, J. W. Jones; Cordesvillce, W. A. You ngblood (supply); (Georgetowvn) Duncan Memorial, W. A. Beckham; West Tnd, J. W. Elkins; Greeleyville and Lanes. M. F. D~ukes; Hleming way, J. E. Clark; Honey Hill, A. C. Corbett supply); Johnsonville, I. D. Blailey; Kingstree, J. P. Inabinett; Lake City, J. T. Peeler; McClellanvIlle, J. C. Inabinett; New Zion, T. E. Der rick; Pamplico, E. P. Hutsgn; Pino polis, J. F. Way; Rome, G. K. Way; Samnpit, WV. S. Myers; Scranton, F". A. Lupton; Turbeville, A. V. Harbin; Trio, WV. S. Heath, Superannuates, R. WV. Spigner and1W. A. Betts. Marion District, D. 'A. Phillips, Prezsiding Elder, Aynor, G. K. Gar rison; Brownsville, T. G. Phillips; Bucksville, W. L. Guy; Centenary, B. H. Covington; Clo, B. G. Murphy; Conway, J. C. Atkinson; Conway Circuit, W. L. Parker; Dillon, G. F. Kirby; Dillon and Hamor Mills, J. M. Gasquo (supply), Floydale, P. K. Crosby; Gurley Circuit, T.., W. Williams, (supply), Lakoview, G. W. Davis; Latta, W. C. Kirkland; S. J. Behea, supernumerary; Little River, K. S. Carmichanl; Liaml Roc, E. Z 5 SHOPPER. WILL NOW UAL' HOUPINI TWIST! HE WILL NEVER MELt. BUT JUST - TCH Divi Jae;Lrs .M itcu;s .L Cook;, Mulins ..'. Wasn Mullins ~" r Jamcs; Loris, W. h. Mitchum; C. L. Singleton, supernumerary; Marion, 1). M. McLeod; Marion Circuit, J. E. Cook; Mullins, G. P. Watson; Mullins Circuit, TV. J. White; Nichols, C. W. Burgess; Waccamaw, E. F. Scoggins. Superintendent - Department of Adult and Home Work, general Sunday School Board, W. C. Owen, Dillon, Q. C. Orangeburg District, J. II. Graves, presiding elder, Bamberg, J. W. Daniel; Bamebrg and Orangeburg Misson to be supplied. Barnwell F'. L. Glennan; Branchville, J. A. Mc Graw; Cameron, B. L. Knight; Den mark, W. E. Wiggins; Edisto, C. T. Easterling, Jr.,; Elloree and Jerusal em, W. P. Way; Eutawville, W. G. Ariall; Fort Motte, W. 11. Perry; Grover, Paul T. Wood; Ilarleyville, W. E. Sanders; Holly Hill, J. P. At taway; Norway, R. R. Doyle; North and Limestone, J. J. Stevenson; Olar, G. A. Teasley; (Orangeburg) St. Paul, T. G. Herbert; W. S. Stokes, supernumerary, Orangeburg Circuit, G. W. Dukes; Orange Circuit, J. W. Arial; Providence, A. M. Gardner, Rowesville, Gobe Smith; St. George, W. D. Gleaton; St. Matthews, I. H. Jones; Smonks, F. E. Hodges; Spring field, A. Sassard; Springhill, D. '2. Smoak; student Emory University; J. J. Stevenson, Jr.; North and Lime stone, Q. C. Secretary of Missions Conference secretary of ais:ins, A. J. Cauthen, Q. C. Conference .rdu cational secretary-treasurer, G. E. Edwvardls, St. Paul, Q. C. Conferen:ce suIperintendIent Of Sundlay Scheool work J1. E. Ford, St. Paul, Q. C. profe~sor in Columbia College; Mason Crumi, St. Paul, Q. C. Superanuates. R. WV. Barber, J. C. Counts and A. C. Walk er. Sumter distriet; E. L. McCoy, pre sidling elder, Blethune; .1. R. So journer; Beulah, TV. W. Law; Hishop ville, M. L. Banks; Camden, WV. 11 Hodges; College Place, B. J. Gucs's; Columbia, Captain J. B. Weldon; Elliott and Wells, P. B. Ingrahmam; Heath Spring, W. G. Elwvell; Jor dIan, W. T. Bedenbaugh; Kershaw, Woodrow Ward; Lynchburg, J. M. Rogers; Manning, J. TV. Fowler; Os wego, C. S. Felder; Pinewood, S. C. Morris; Rembert, M. G. Arant; St. Johns and Remnbert, T. W. God bold; (Sumter) Trinity, W. V. Dibble; Broad street, S. D. Colyer; Summerton, TV. E. Morris; Wateree, L. W. Shealey; West Kershaw, J. A. White; Wesley Chapel and~ lHe bron, P. K. Rhoad; Secretary Fed eral Council of Churches, E. D. Watson' College Place (Q. C.) Prof. Columbia College, D. H. Munson, Col lege Place (Q. C.) business manager Southern Christian Advocate, J. H. Noland, College Place (Q. C.) super annuates, A. R. Phillips, G. H1. Wad dloll, J. S. Beasley, J. C. Chandler and C. B. Smith. Greenville, Dec. 5.-After paying in full for gooda sho was charged with having stolen, Mrs. J. Jessic Walsh, of this city, was released by city authorities today when mier chants, agreed not to prosecuite thc case, STOCK DIVIDENDS SREACH $91,500,000 Total in Last Few Months Passes $1,500,000,000 UNDISTRIBUTED SURPLUS Unfavorable Tax Legislation Antici pated, Is the Belief New York7 Dec. 5.-Stuck divi dends totalling $91,500,000 were an nounced today by seven large in dustrial corporatiofis and banks, bringing the total stock dividends declared in the lass rvew months to more than .y1,500,0.0,000. These sums in virtually all cases ha been provided for o1t of un tributed surplus, appafoiutly in an ticipation of unfavorable tax leg islation in the next Congress. The. Studebaker Corporation in creased its capitalization $15,000, 000 by declaring a 25 per cent stock dividend. Directors expected the customary annual 10 per cent div idend would be continued. The Vacuum Oil Company dis tributed $45,000,000 or surplus in the form of a 400 per cent stock dividend. The William Wrigley Ju nior Company declared a 10 per cent stock dividend of $1,500,000 to common shareholders. The Bank of Manhattan Com pany, one of the oldest in the coun try, increased its capital from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 by capital izing surplus and declaring a 100 per cent stock dividend. The Equi table Trust Company announced plns to increase its capital from $12,000,000 to $20,000,000, one-half of which would be a 33 1-3 per cent stock dividend and the re mained a new issue of stock to which holders of the bank stock might subscribe. The E. I. Du Pont De Nemours Company declared a 50 per cent stock dividend amoupting to $20, 000,000.. The Whiteman Mills, of New Bedford, called a stockholders' meeting to consider a stock divi dend of 50 per cent by increasing the capitalization from $2,000,000 to $3,000,000. INVESTIGATION PRlM ISEID Washington, Dec. 5.-The De partment of Justice today advised Senator llarri(, Democrat, Georgia, that an agent would be appointed to investigate charges that a com bination of producers exists to con trol the supply and price of cal cium arsenate, used in fighting the boll weevil. Special Assistant Fowler advised Senator Harris that the depart ment is anxiou sto aid the farmers of the South all it possibly can in this matter, and as quickly as 111 agent can be procured a thor.. ough investigation of the situation will be made." Senator Harrmis requliested the At torniey G.enmeralI and the F'eeral Trade Comision1(1 to makew an ini vesitigation, but the latter saidl it was wvithout funds. REFUSES TO HEAlt. Washingt on, D~ec. 5.-The Supreme Court. announicedl todazy that it wvo& niot review ai calse brought by Edward N. Mittle against the State of South Carolina in wvhich Mit tle contested his conviction in the State courts on the groundl that women were exclud edl as a class from the jury list And were not permiled o serve. The action of the court, as stated b~y Chief Justice 'raft, was b)ased on the want of jurisdiction. FEDERAL AID SYSTEM Washington, Dec. 5.-South Caro lina has 3,225 miles of roadls which may be brought within the federal aid system under the new Highway Act, accordling to an official staitement from the department o' agriculture today, 1,371 miles of these being in terstate andl the rest intercounty. J hie totals for Georgia and1( Norita Carolina are 5,062 and 4,194, respectiv ly. STAND)ARD) OIL CO PANY Neodessa, Kansas, Dec. 5.--The (directors of the Standard Oil Com pany, of Kansas, dleclared a stock dividend of 300 per cent payable Deocembeir 30, to stockholders of re cord December 16. The State charter board yestcrday authorized the com pany to increase its capitalization from $2,000,000 to $8,000,000.