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The Washington times., 1919-12-15
Defense Springs
Flank Attack on Chen,
Prosecutor S Witness
Attorney Shea inquiries If He Knew He Had
Been Shadowed By Police on Case-Life
of Defendant In New York Sketched.

A mild sensation was created this
morning by Attorney James A. OShea
of counsel for Ziang Sun Wan, Chi
nese student, on trial in Criminal
Court. No. /, for first degree muir
der in connection with the death OF
Ben Sen wu, one of the three mem
bers Of the Chinese Educational Mis-
sion who were found slain January
20 last, when the attorney indi-
eating his intention to attack the
confession alleged to have been made
to the police by Wan, demanded Of
Fohan H. Chen, student at the New
York University, if he knew that he
had been sought in connection with
the murder as a result Of the alleged
admissions of Wan.
Did detectives tell you that you
had been accused of participation in
the crime?" Chen was asked.
NO" rejoined Chen, with scme
emotion. mo mention was made to
me of such accusation by Wan or
anyone else"
Chen On the stand.
Chen was placed on the stand by
the Government to prove that he na5
introduced Wan to officials of the
United States Mortgage and Trust
Company where he started a bauk
account with $4,000, he had received
from his relatives in Shanghai, China,
for educational purposes. Cnen
said that instead Of using the money
for educational purposes" Wan tLli
him he intended to invest the money
in a moving picture theater in Brook
lyn, N. Y.
Charles Diehl, assistant manager OF
a branch office OF the u. S. Mortgage
and Trust Company, asserted that he
recalled Wan as making the deposit
and Identified cards bearing VANS
signature as a depositor at the finan-
ciaI institution. 1t was also shown
by DiehI that on January %, a few
days before the triple murder was
discovered at the Chinese education
mission, that Vans balance In the
bank was S41.07.
Mrs. Gertrude Bartels, 3l2 west
112th street, New York, where wan
and his brother, Tsong Ing Van, LIVED
for more than a year, was the nrst
Government witness. She testified
that the brothers lived at her home
for more than a year. and that on
Jsnuary %, after Wan had gone to
WashIn gton, Van received two tele-
groms from the brother, urging him
to come TO the Capital. She sad that
they returned to New York on Janu-
airy 30, and that Wan was i'll and was
in bed when Detective SergeSnts Ed
ward J. Kelly and Guy c. Burlingame,
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Production May Reach Pre-
Strike Levels Today, Accord
ing to Lewis.
MINERS AT WHITE HOUSE
Ask Secretary Tumulty to Give
Their Thanks to President
For Settlement.

Bituminous coal production should
be nearly back to normal today. Pres
ident Lewis of the United Mine
Workers said after a visit to Secre-
tary Tumulty at the White House.
"The problem is now mainly one
Of TRANSPORTATION" Lewis declared.
He said that the mines would pro-
dlce more coal than the railroads
for time would be able TO handle.
Not in Court Tomorrow.
Lewis and Secretary Green, OF the
miners will not appear in Judge An
derson's court at Indianapolis tomor-
row when the contempt proceedings
against union officials are to be re-
sumed. They will be represented by
attorneys, they said.
President Wilson Is exected to take
the next step in the coal situation
soon.
The President has tentatively Sc
lected the members of the commission
Of three which is to adjust the wages
OF the miners and fix new prices on
coal IL necessary.
The president has been withhold
ing the appointment OF the commits
sion until he is advised by Attorney.
General Palmer that the miners have
complied with the other terms OF the
settlement proposition and have re-
turned to their work. The Attorney
General was confident that reports
would come in today which would in
dicate that the great majority of the
miners have returned to their work,
and he would so notify the President.
VIII Speed Inquiry.
Once appointed the commission is
expected to get to work Immediately,
for it's work must be completed with
in sixty days.
Operators are watching the ap
pointment OF the commission witn the
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Bandit Who Killed Auto Man and
Shot Detective, Tells of !
WayWard Life.
WOUNDED. OFFICER MAY. DIE
Physicians Predict Crisis in IL
Hours for Policeman Who
Fell Making Arrest.

81 am sorry. but that'n do no
good"
Thus nineteen-year-old John Me-
Henry TODAY expresses his feelings
after killing Wallace W. Mulcare and
probably mortally wounding Detec-
tive Sergeant James E. Armstrong
last night in daring hold-up OF
Mulcare's automobile accessories
shop. at 1922 Fourteenth street
northwest.
At Providence Hospital. physicians
are fighting to save Che life of Arm
strong, who has two bullet wounds
in his abdomen and a third in his
right thigh. II was announced this
afternoon that his condition. which
gives slight hope of his recovery,
will remain unchanged for the next
twelve hours, when the crisis will be
reached.
Shaver Sobs in Cell.
McHenry sat sobbing in his cell in
No. 10 Police precinct station this
morning after awaking from a night
of horror. He said he killed because
he was hungry, but later admitted
this was just an excuse.
He is just plain bad, the police say
AS bad as eleven years of wayward-
ness, the absence of home influence
and the evil ways OF the society with
which he associated can make a boy
Of ninetesn years.
Ran Away From Home 'at 8.
McHenry says he was born in ST.
Louis. When he was eight years old
he ran away from home and never re-
turned. Perhaps he never will re-
turn alive.
Last night the hand of fate led this
youth out Fourteenth street, in from
Thomas Circle, after he had been
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Fourteen
Christmas
Opportunities

Making an appeal for gifts not be
cause OF the high cost OF living, but
because OF the cost of just living al
all, the Associated Charities today
announced it's Fourteen Christmas
Opportunities.
In them are outlined the impers-
tive needs of fourteen families in the
District to whom Christmas morning
will mean only another bleak and
dreary day unless those more for-u-
nate come to their assistance. The
total amount needed to keep these
fourteen homes together is $4,000.
These opportunities enable those
who wish to aid materially the less
fortunate to make a contribution that
win go entirely. without reduction
for any purpose. to the families de-
sired to be aided.
Through these opportunities, Christ
mas gifts can be made that will con
tinue effective for twelve months.
They offer q wide choice in giving
help. Those whose sympathies go ont
to the physically afflicted will find
a chance to help the family whose
breadwinner has been stricken with
total blindness, as described in a9-
portunity No. ]. or to the crippled
mother who works from sun-up to
sun-down, and then more. with n ~
sewing machine to keep hunger away
from her five little children. as de-
scrioed In Opportunity No. 13. To
those who would be touched by the
tragedy of old age. with disease pre-
venting ineome-bearing work. there IS
Opportunity No. 5. Some are expect
ed to find sympa THY with the foreign
born mother and the youngsters In
whom she Is fnsti1ling AmerieanisIn,
as described in Opportunity No. Z.
Every one Of Il nse fourteen families
has been Sound n need OF material
help. The none contributed to them
will aid in givii a fair start in the
world to sixty ne children, help in
many cases to rovide them With
healthy bodies I'D active minds, and
lift a burden OF worry from the mind
OF thirteen mothers and three Old
folks.
Contributions should be sent to the
Associated Charities, e23 H street
northwest. or to the office of The
Times. and will be promptly aeknow-
ledged.
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For Relief of
Washington
PoiceFamilies

The shooting OF Detective John
e. Armstrong last night has EN-.
phasized the need OF a substantial
and adequate fund for the fam
lilies OF Washington policemen
who die while on duty.
Mrs. Thomas +. walsh already
has under way the preparations
for a benefit ball to be held at
Wardman Park Inn on December
20. The entire proceeds from the
TICKET sale will go to the Metro
politau Police Relief Association
fund. Mrs. Walsh paying all ex.
penses in connection with the ball.
Direct cash contributions to the
fund are also invited from the
residents of Washington. The
Times is glad to announce its
contribution OF $1,000 to. this
fund. 1t will also receive and ac-
knowledge any contributions
which its readers SEM.
The sentiment of all good citi-
zens- OF the District should be
that reflected by Vice President
Marshall in letter 70 Mrs.
Walsh, The letter follows:
Dear Mrs. Walsh:
The sad and startling news
ofA the shooting OF serEt.
James E Armstrong, a-shikH
grade member OF the police
force of this city brings
prominently to my mind your
laudabIe effort, through the
ball to be given on the night
OF the 29th to procure a fund
which will make all such
courageous men feel that
though they may fall in the
discharge of public duty their
families will not be subject
TO want or to charity, but
that they will. out OF the
fund, be rewarded for their
services.
The tickets for thI all
SHNuiN Do paio ioF Ia LnAI
way. am doing the best I
can, and enclose you here
with a check for s25 for two
tickets.
Hoping everybody will do
better, 1 am, cordially and
sincerely yours,
THOS. r MARSHALL.
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OPPORTUNITY NO. j:
THE FATHER GONE BLIND, BRAYELY
RE-EDUCATING HuMsEIF,

/ The tragedy of total blindness has en-
tered this home OF father. mother and two
children, under twelve. The breadwinner
was stricken in his young manhood
through an hereditary affection OF the optic
nerve and the family income stopped alb
ruptly. steps TO put this brave father
again In a position to care for the family
he loves have been taken.
He Is now learning Braille typevrftinR
and, as major course, poultry raising.
His wife Is studying with him, so she ca \
be real partner to direct him and keep
his books when he gets into business. The
expenses Of the family foT living and edu-
cation must be met until the blind father
has his naturally optimistic outlook on
lie fully restored. Meantime the mans
church Is aiding and relatives are assist-
ing according to their limited ability.
Continued on Page 6, Column 81
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R. R. MEN AND U. 5. AGREE
ON SLOW FREIGHT PLANS

Agreement has been reached by the
four railroad brotherhoods and the
Railroad Administration, on the ques-
tion OF wages to be paid employees in
the slow freight service, it was an
nounced today.
Under this agreement, time and
one-half will be paid for time required
to make runs in excess OF what would
be required If an average speed of
12h miles an hour were maintained
Under the settlement all special al
lowances formerly applicable between
terminals are dispensed with.
The Washington times., 1919-12-15
VILLA BANDITS HOLD
HUGO In MOUNTAINS

EAGLE PASS, Tex, Dec. 15.-Fred
g. Hugo, American captured by villa
bandits in the Muzquiz raid, is being
held in the El Pine mountains, ac-
cording to word reaching here today.
J. NJ. Dobie. who employed Hugo as
manager OF his 200, ,OOo-acre ranch
near Muzquiz, is here directing the
attempts 10 procure the Americans
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Representations have been made
10 the Mexican government bv the
State Department demanding that
steps be taken to secure the release
Of Fred C. Hugo. an American re
ported to be held by Yillistas. and
also an American named Phillips,
who is reported to be held.
An Investigation Of the ViIiista
raid On MuzGuiz which led to the
capture Of the Americans has been
ordered by the State Department.
Reports to the State Department
concerning Phillips are vague and
Indefinite.
Reports declared that the villistas
rsnsaeked the town Of Muzquiz.
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Spirit of Good Fellows.

fully intend to keep track of this
little mother who has been so brave
IN earning what she could to keen
her little bows together"
Ihis is lust one of many letters
that show how the Good Fellow
spirit Is spreading. And there never
were SO manv opportunities in Wash
ington for such work,
In many homes the Good Fellows
have aireadv brought cheer without
waiting for the arrival of Christmas.
tContinued on Page 8, Column 81
The Washington times., 1919-12-15
ALLIES DRAFTING NOTE
DEMANDING EX-KAISER
English Attorney General Completes
Arrangements for Trial Of
Former X Kaiser.

LONDON. Dec. 15.-The allies are
understood to be drafting a joint note
to Holland demanding the eXtradition
of the ex-Kaiser.
Sir Gordon Hewart attorney gen.
eral of England, has completed all
the plans for the trial, it was learned
today.
The trial of the former German EN-
peror was one of the questions con-
sidered at the conferences between
Premier Lloyd George and Premier
Clemenceau.
The Washington times., 1919-12-15

This letter today from Mrs. Rosa
Putnam. Of Columbia Hospital. is
typical:
Il have investigated the home YOU
assigned TO me and after talking
with the moter / Immediately came
70 the conclusion that in this home
there is something more than lust
toys needed. 30 / am forming a club
Of Good Fellows. so YOU can rest as
sured that this family of three will
have a good Christmas and the boys
viii get their toys. Furthermore, /
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PLEDGES LIFE TO CURE
OF SLEEPING SICKNESS"
Following Death of His Son. Chica 90
Physician Will Devote Himself
to Conquest of Malady.

CHICAGO, Dec. ia pledge to
spend the remainder OF his life in at
tempting to find a cure for sleeping
sickness" was made by DR.. r. d,
Pope, Long Beach, Cal, following the
death OF his son from that disease
here.
Young Pope, who was a senior at
the University of Chicago. died after a
short illness.
The Washington times., 1919-12-15

OF Washington, came 10 the house and
placed him under arrest.
Wa Had Funds In Bank.
In an attempt to show that WI. one
of the murdered members of the
Chinese mission, had funds in bank
and had no occasion to forge the
name of DR.. T. T. Wong 10 the $4,000
check presented at the Riggs Ma
tional Bank by Van, District Attor-
ney John E Laskey placed c. d. Rat
cliff, vice president OF the Munsey
Trust Company on the stand to tessi-
fy that Wu had S6l5.27 on deposit
when he had been slain.
How DR.. Wong, head Of the Chinese
Educational Mission at 202S Kalorama
road northwest, and his assistants,
c. H Hsie and WI, were murdered in
cold blood January % last: how their
friends discovered their half-decom-
posed bodies; how the police traced
the suspected slayer; how the latter
denied any knowledge OF the crime,
but finally confessed TO having killed
Ben Sen Wu-a1 this was graph
cally described by Assistant District
Attorney Bolitha J. Laws in his open
ing statement to the jury, before
which, with Justice Gould presiding,
Wan is on trial.
Full Case Outlined.
4 large crowd filled the courtroom
and everybody listened eagerly to the
statement OF Mr.. Laws, who with
District Attorney Laskey represents
the Government. The accused, seat
ed behind his attorney, James A.
O'Shea, paid close attention to every
word OF the prosecutor as he welded
together a chain OF circumstsntial
evidence which the Government ex-
poets will be strong enough to con-
vict the prisoner.
The statement OF Mr.. Laws, which
is the first complete and exclusive
official version OF the crime ever pub.
llshed, follows:
THE charge in this case Is murder
in the first degree. Ziang Sun
Wan is charged with the murder
Of Ben Sen WI. The killing occurred
on the night Of Wednesday, January
%, 1919, at 2023 Kalorama road north.
west in this city. This house was oc-
cupied by officers OF the Chinese edu-
cational mission. This mission was
sent to the United States from China
for the education OF Chinese persons
in the United States. DR.. Theodore
Wong was director and head of the
mission. c. II. Hsie was secretary OF
the mission and Ben Sen wu, a
young Chinese man of twenty-one
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WILL YOU
Be o. Good FeLLOU?
Big-hearted Washingtonians, Realiz-
ing Need of Many of City's Unfortu-
mates, Set Out to Double Their Mum.
Der This Week.

The Good Fellows out today double their number
before the week is Dozens of Good Fellows have
made known their intention to get another Good Fellow in
the movement to Danish gloom in the homes of the less
fortunate before the week is ended.
In every case where Good Fellow has been ASSIGNED
family he has found their needs greatin MANY
greater than the individual Good Fellow felt he himself
could care for
The Washington times., 1919-12-15
DEATH HOUSE CROWDED
AT SING SING PRISON

OSSINING, N. Y, Dec. 15.-The
death house at Sing Sing prison is
crowded to capacity, and it has be.
come necessary to use an emergency
room, Warden Edward v. Brophy an.
nounced today.
There are twenty-seyen awaiting
execution. Six murderers are due to
be electrocuted in the week of
January 5.
The Washington times., 1919-12-15
new YORK CAR LINES
SUGGEST CITY CONTROL
Heads of Traction Corporations Pro-
pose Municipal Operation
of Cars.

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.--Heads of the
several Greater New York traction
corporations and city officials are
working on a plan whereby this city
will take over all its transportation
lines. IL became known today.
The plan has been referred to the
directors of the several companies for
their approval.
The Washington times., 1919-12-15
LEAK IN SUPREME COURT
DECISIONS UNDER PROBE

Disclosure was made today that a
sweeping investigation of an alleged
Teak" of decisions of the Supreme
Court OF the United States for specu-
lative purposes in Wall Street has
been conducted by the Department Of
Justice since November %.
The Washington times., 1919-12-15
Officials Believe carranza Is
Trying to Force Presidents
Hand.
FEELwATcHING SHOULD END
Leaders In Both Parties United
In Ideas on Disciplining
of Mexico.

EAGLE PASS. Tex. Dec. Is.
-Ah prisoners taken by viIEsta
soldiers in their raid. on Muz-
guiz, including Fred G. Hugo.
American. resident of Eagle
Pass. have been released with
ant payment of ransom money.
G. NJ. sexuin. Mexican consul
here. announced today.
The Washington times., 1919-12-15
Lose $44o, ,0Oo, 900 Levy.

Because of the decision, the
Government viii lose $40
600, 900 in revenue from whis-
key alone, unless the ban is
lifted before January is,
The opinion was read BY
Justice Brandeis.
The vote of the court on
the question was unanimous.
The courts decision means
the clamping down again of
the lid in all sections where
it was lifted by Federal court
inJunctions, and subjects all
who thus sold Intoxicating
liquors to prosecution.
In Louisville, st. Louis,
New Orleans, and Providence,
R, l., courts held the act un-
constitutional.
The question was disposed
of In record breaking time by
the court, final arguments be-
ing concluded on November
q, or about three weeks ago.
The decision of the court
does not settle whether 2.75
beer can be sold under war
time prohibition.
The decisions today both
specifically reversed and af-
irmed the decisions of lower
courts. The suits were ap-
pealed to the high court by
tcestiaus4 oa r>p IL csss.s ii
The Washington times., 1919-12-15
40 Kidnapped Americans Released By Villa, Is Re-
AR Time DRY Law uPHE r

John McHENRY, nineteen years old who shot and
killed w. W. Mulcare auto accessories dealer, and
wounded Detective Armstrong. The lad says hunger
prompted the crime.
The Washington times., 1919-12-15
Don't Take Chances.

You are in danger when you neglect that
cold Begin taking Father Johns Modi-
cine today. 60 years in use.--Adyt,
The Washington times., 1919-12-15
TO STORM HEAVEN WITH
PRAYERS AGAINST REDS

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-Archbishop
Hayes, OF New York, has prescribed
this as week OF special devotion by
the Catholics of this city "to storm
heaven with prayer" for restoration
OF order throughout the world.
The Washington times., 1919-12-15

TAKE BELL-ANs BEFORE MEALS and
see how me good digestion makes you feel.
-AdYt.
The Washington times., 1919-12-15
Decision Does Not Settle
Whether or Not 275 PEI cent
Beer May Be Sod.
LOSE s44o,ooo,ooo LEV
Rulings Specifically Affirm and
Reverse Findings of Lower
Tribunals.

Wartime prohibition is
constitutional, the Supreme
Court today declared.
Enforcement of the act
must continue until peace is
proclaimed, the court de-
creed.
The decision was a sweep
ing victory for the conten-
tons of the prohibs6onists
and the Government. II
means that the millions of
gallons of Intoxicating liquors
now stored throughout the
country and valued at about
81, 900, 600, 600 win be a near
total loss unless peace is pro-
before constitutional
becomes effee-
tive.
The court held that the pro-
vision Of the wartime act
stating that the prohibition
shall end on the conclusion
of the war can have no other
legal meaning than the proc
Iamation of naaca
The Washington times., 1919-12-15
THE WEATHER:

Fair tonight and tomorrow. Much
colder tonight. Temperature at 8 a. m,
20 degrees.
The Washington times., 1919-05-17
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE KNOWN AS
MT. ALTO INN, NO. 1850 WIS.
CONSiN AVENUE N. w.,
WITH GROUND, CONTAIN
ING AROIIT zoo ACRES.
ING ABOUT 7.O9 ACRES.

BY virtue of q certain deed Of trust
recorded IN Liber 3sS5, folio l45, one OF
the Land Records of the District OF Co
lumbia and at the request of the parties
secured thereby we will at public auction.
In front OF the premises on Wednesday.
May 18th, 1919. at four O'Clock P. NJ, sell
the following described land and premises
situate in the County OF Washington, Dis
trict of Columbia. and known as all of
in Square 1900, formerly part Of Beatty
and Hawkins Addition to Georgetown
also Lots 2ss to 5O5. both Inclusive. in
Martha A. Hunts subdivision or parts Ut
said Square 1900 az per plat recorded o.
Liber Georgetown Subdivisions No. 2, folio
~. OF the Records Of the Ohice OF the
Surveyor OF the District OF Columbia; the
whole contained within the following
metes and bounds:
west corner Of said Lot 2sS and running
thence southeasterly on the northerly line
Of said Lots. 263, 2s2 and 2s1. S11.1a feet
ns Hss stns.. OF now
Avenue, as widene6 BY the subdivision and
dedication shown on plat above mentioned.
avenue. 1858 feet to the southeast corner
OF said Lot sos; thence westerly 452.i3 leet,
more or less, to a point in the east line
tant $3.50 feet south OF the point Of be-
ginning; and thence north $3.50 feet 10
the point Of beginning. together with the
Terms Of Sale--one-thIrd OF the purchase
money to be paid in cash. the bsiSnce In
two years with interest at six per cent per
Onnum, payable semi-annUaIly. from day
Of sale, secured by deed OF trust upon the
property sold. or all cash. at the option OF
the purchaser.
$4,000 deposit required at the time of
sale. All conveyancins. recording. notATiaI
fees and revenue stamps at the cost of the
purchaser
Terms Of sale to be compiled with With
In fifteen days from the day of sale other
wiHe the trustees reserve the right to resell
the property at the risk and cost OF the
cefaultiuE purchaser. after five days ad-
vertiseHent Of such resale in some news
paper published in the City OF Washington,
District OF Columbia.
WILTON J. LAMBERT. Munsey Bldg.
CHRISTOPHER H. POPE, Southern Bldg.
Trustee.
GEORGE B. FRASER, Attorney.
The above sale is postponed on account
Of the Indictment weather and by consent Of
the parties interested until Wednesday,
May 2lst at the same hour and place. BY
order OF
WILTON J. LAMBERT
CHRISTOPHER II. POPE
GEORGE B. FRASER. Attorney.
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PROPOSALS
sEALED PROPOSAIS marked

SEALED PROPOSALS, marked Proposals
for building three loading platforms and
reinforcing first floors Of Wings Nos J. .
and Z, in Building y, SeatOn Park Wash
ington. d. G." and inclOsed in an envelope
addressed Chief Clerk, Bureau Of the
Census, Department OF Commerce WASH
ingtOn. ID. c." will be received until >
o'clock p. m, May %, 1919. and then
opened for building three loading platforms
and reinforcing first floors Of Wings Nos
]. .. and :, in Building ID. Seaton Park,
Washington, ID. &. For blank proposals
specifications. plans. and particulars ad-
dress The Chief Clerk. Bureau OF the
Census, Department Of Commerce. Wash
ington, u. G. Il