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The Washington times., 1920-04-22
NEW CHARGES
T|R|NQU|RY
ON SCHOOLS
Capt. Oyster Insists Van Schaick
Said parents League Can
Go to He'll"
ACCUSES HIM OF LOBBYING
Former President of Board
Strides Into Hearing to Refute
Denial of Present Chairman.

A sharp issue of veracity between
Capt. James F. Oyster and DR.. John
Van Schaick was drawn before the
Senate investigating subcommittee
today. \
After Van Schaick had read a
prepared statement to the committee,
in which he declared that Captain
Oysters memory was defective"
with reference to the public be
damnd" conversation, the latter, ad-
vised by telephone Of the proceed
ings, strode into the hearing in fight
ing mood.
Not Fit to Serve.
Superintendent of Schools Thurston.
then on the stand, was shunted aside
in order to let Captain Oyster pay his
respects to Van Schaick.
Evan Schaick is a fine fellow in his
class" said Oyster; "but in the opin-
ion of our people he 10 not fitted for
the position of Commissioner and, ac-
cording to the testimony before this
committee, he Is not fitted to be on
the Board of Education.
"Not 80 many weeks ago, after I
had been appointed rent commis-
siorer, Van Schaicka hailed. me on the
street and offered to take me up to
the Capitol In his automobile. so that
! might meet a few Senator'S who
might facilitate my confirmation. /
declined, saying that / did not give
q rap for the job.
"Then. he said, We'll. you might
come along anyway and help me get
confirmed as District Commissioner
"And declined, and criticised him
to his face for trying to make friends
in this way, and he said he liked my
frankness.
"Then he suggested that I invite
him to the Board of Trade dinner
to be held in the near future. I said
that in advance of his confirmation
this action might be misconstrued."
Captain Oyster related in detail a
conversation he had with Van Schaick
in which he said, according to Oyster,
He was going to see that Larner was
put Off the board, and wanted to put
me in his place.
"a day later he again came to me
Sdiu was 6oihS " SCI lhui
ston's scalp" Captain oyster con-
tinued.
woulG Have Chosen Wilson.
Captain oyster told the committee
that Thurston would not have been
his choice for superintendent of
schools, and that he should have
chosen the late Emory Wilson had he
been president of the board of educa-
tion when the selection was made,
He stated. however, that Thurston
was entitled to full support and CO.
operation after his election.
II suggest to you that you get on
the band wagon" was a phrase con-
tained in a telegram sent by oyster
to Van Schaick shortly after the lat
ter's election in 1917.
Captain Oyster declared that the
board president said to him, 81 will
see the Parents League In hell be-
fore I will accede to their wishes
The use of the word hell had been
previously denied by DR.. Van Schaick
Captain Oyster also reiterated his
statement TINT DIR. Van Schaick had
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column A.
The Washington times., 1920-04-22
TURKISH NATI0NALISTS
IN BATTLE WITH GREEKS
Three Defenders of Ort keni Killed
in Effort to Pierce Ottoman
Lines.
ny SIR PERCIvAL PHILLIPS.
international News Service.

CoNSTANTINoPLE. April %. -
News OF a battle between Turkish ma
tionalists and Greeks. at ort Keni,
was received here today. The fight
ing started when the nationalists be-
gan a bombardment OF the town. Tho
Greek population dug trenches and
returned the fire.
Five of the defenders attempted to
break through the Turkish lines to
reach Ismid, but three OF them were
killed. The two survivors were sue.
cessful.
Mustapha Kcmal Pasha, leader of
the nationalists in Anatolia, has
summoned the nationalist parlia-
ment to meet at Angors, on April 81
He has issued a proclamation forbid
ding his followers to molest Christ
Ians
The Washington times., 1920-04-22
ACQU|T CA|LLAUX
OF HIGH TREASON
Ex-Premier Exonerated By
French Senate BY Vote
of 213 to 20.
ny NEWTON c. PARKE
international News seryIce).

PARIS. April 22.-Former Premier
Joseph Caillaux was today acquitted
Of high treason against France and
Of communicating intelligence to the
enemy in war time. The vote of the
senators comprising the high court of
justice was:
For acauittal, 213; against ac-
quittal, %.
Following the verdict OF acquittal
on the first charges the court began
celebrating the charge that the ex-
premier had been in correspondence
with the enemy.
Caillaux was placed on trial on
February II. From the beginning
IL was apparent that the Government
had n weak case. The contention was
made by the accused statesman and
his counsel that he was the victim
Of a political plot
The Washington times., 1920-04-22
HOOVER 'bOOMLET'
FACES TEST MAY 4
California Vote to Determine
Whether Former Food Dicta-
tors Race Is Run.
By WILLIAM PHILIP sIMMs,
International NeWs aervtce.


Herbert Hoover is slowly. but sure
iy. being pushed of the political map.
Such Is the lesson OF the last few
weeks, as read by experts in both the
big parties.
They predict California will tell the
waning enthusiasm for the former
food administrator will be revived by
q victory in the primaries there over
Senator Hiram Johnson, or the end or
the -Hooysr- -chaptera has come for this
'c4nspaiGn at least.
\ The California ring has been clear
ed for the fray. There are but two
candidates: Hiram johnson and Her
bert Hoover. Both are native sons.
Two tickets have been prepared, one
for johnson and one for Hoover. Each
bears the name of twenty-six dele
gates, the number allotted to that
State.
No Imported spelIbinders.
The first will be as clean as whis-
tie. Senator Johnson will not make
a single speech out there, nor will he
sent any Of his lieutenants to stump
the State for Him. Hoover has
no lnIenI1On Oh tho Dt@tS
either, and, like Johnson. will send no
spellbinders to the scene Of action.
1 fthere is to be any campaigning at
all, at will be undertaken by volun-
teer local talent. This goes for both
sides.
The result, II is felt at this dis
tance. will be fairly conclusive.
Johnsonites here are thoroughly
confident they have the situation in
hand. They point out that in Mime
sofa, Hoover ran fourth; in Michigan.
a poor third; and in Illinois. whereas
Johnson piled up 10000 votes. accord
ing to the latest figures, Hoover got a
sparse 500. It Is true, they say, that
Hoover's name was not on the ballot.
and 1t had to be written in; but the
same thing was true of Johnson. His
name had to be written in too.
Hoover Legally Entered.
The report that Hoover's name was
not entered in time legally to be put
on the California ticket was a misin-
depreciation OF the news that Hoover's
registration affidavit arrived too late
to entitle him to cast his personal
vote in the primaries. Hoover's name
will appear in due form at the head
of the column containing the dele
gates pledged to him. precisely as will
the name OF Johnosn appear at the
top of the column containing the
names of delegates pledged to John
son.
A non-partisan poll of California ed.
itors, taken just before Hoover threw
his hat into the Republican ring,
showed that Hoover had considerable
strength in the State, but mostly
among those who believed him n Dem
ocrat. Among twenty-three editors
he was the first choice of fourteen
for the Democratic nomination,
against eight for McAdoo and one for
Bryan. At the same time, he re-
ceived three votes in the Republican
column, as first choice, and six votes
as second choice.
VIII Lose Many Votes.
Johnson, on the other hand. polled
twenty-three votes as first choice out
of n total of twenty-nine editors
Gen. Leonard Wood receiving three
Continued on Page 3, Column s.)
The Washington times., 1920-04-22
U.s.. INTERVENTION SAID
TO Be MEXICO'S HOPE

Following the summoning OF Cen
Salvador Alvarado, who Is in WASH
ington representing the Sonora revo-
lutionists, to testify before the SEN
ate committee investigating Mexican
affairs, subpoenas are expected to be
issued for several other prominent
Mexicans now in this country.
Charles E. Jones, author of a series
of articles on Mexico now appearing
in Hearst newspapers, who was instru-
mental in having the committee sub
paeno Alvarado. has told members
Of the committee that virtually every
well-informed Mexican with whom he
has talked has told him that the new
revolution which has had its incipi-
eucy in Sonora Is bound to bring
about such a "welter of blood" the
United States will be forced to inter.
vene.
= Sese men are positive, Jones says,
that sweeping revolution will break
out Immediately after the coming
election, which probably will be led
by General Obregon, a candidate for
the Presidency against whom Car
rama is exerting all his power a.
dictator.
Jones, who is former confidential
investigator for the Bureau of In
vestigation OF the United States De-
partment of Justice, and former
confidential agent OF the Mexican for
cign office, has promised the Senate
committee the names of many promi-
nent Mexicans who have told him that
the only solution of the Mexican prob
lef is Intervention by the United
states, and that they wished to heav-
en- II had occurred sooner"
Alvarado's testimony before the
Senate committee Is awaited with In
tense interest because of the startling
statements on Carranza's plans and
their probable results in an interview
with Jones. Alvarado told him Car
rama is sure to try to remain In
power regardless OF the result of the
coming election, Jones says.
Carranza's plans. as Jones says Al
varado outlined them, In to intimi-
date the people of Mexico, antagonist
the United States and steal the cleo
ton. To accomplish the latter he
may seat Ygnacio Bonillas, ambassa-
dor to the United States as a dummy
president, while he awaits the ripe
moment to spring his plot.
The plot Is based on Carranza's
control OF the Mexican Congress.
when the Congress convenes for the
official count OF votes II would de-
clare the election void, pointing out
that the country is not in condition
OF peace, or that the balloting was
not honest. Then, with the statement
that the country's troubled conditions
demanded n strong man" in power,
the Congress could recall CRrrpnta
and install him a. acting president
until the nation 10 in sufficient pesos
"a 0srrant n Gar Asa lsxAl sAsnk&s1f
The Washington times., 1920-04-22

Today's attraction consists of the
Boston Red Sox. who have yet to
taste defeat. Five straight victories
have been chalked UP by Ed Barrow's
boys. Either Sam Jones or Allen Rus
sell will receive the order to climb
the hill and oppose the home team.
Erickson May Hurl.
The Griffmen. losing their first two
contests to the Red Sox in Boston last
week, came hack with two wins
against the Mackmen at Shibe Park,
and today rank fourth in the Ameri-
can League standings. Lief Erickson,
loser Of a hardluck clash in fourteen
frames last Saturday in the Hub, very
The Washington times., 1920-04-22

MARTIAL LAW
Government Heads Ready to
Employ Drastic Action to
QueII Rebellion.
CENSORSHIP Is ORDERED
General Romo and Hidalgo
Troops Will Give Aid
to Sonora.
CENSORSHIP is ORDERED

President Carranza has opened
overtures for pourparliers with Of
ficials of the revolving state of Son.
ora, with a view to possible COM
promise, according to a statement
made today by General Salvador
Alvarado. representative Of Sonora
here.
Concessions Authorized.
General AIvarado declared that Ig-
nacio Pesquiera and Roberto Pes
quirea yesterday passed through San
Antonio from Mexico City en- route to
the Sonora border. where they viii
meet Gustavo Espinosa Mireles, gov
ernor of the state of Coahuila, to at
tempt to arrange pourparliers with
officials of Sonora
The Carranza government has au-
thorized political concessions for the
revolutionists of Sonora, General Al
varado declared he IL in informed.
Preparations for declaring martial
law In Mexico have been made by
President Carranxa, Alvarado stated.
He said he had advices that Carranza
has asked the permanent committee
of the Mexican congress to suspend
the constitutional guarantees before
establishing martial law.
Ban On U. .. NewsDaDerS.
A strict censorship Of mails and
telegraphs has been established and
an embargo placed on American news
papers in Mexico. Alvarado declared.
General Alvarado denied that Gen.
BENJAMIN Hill. revolutionist, had
been wounded tn q battle with federal
troops at Contreras, and declared that
Hill, with General Maycote and 1000
troops, is now at Guerrero.
Gen. Victor z. Romo. supported By
state troops of Hidalgo. has declared
in favor of Sonorah Alvarado stated.
Charge de'Affaires Fernandez of the
Mexican embassy stated today that 50
far as he is informed his government
does not intend to protest the pres
ence of Alvarado in Washington, rs
to do SO would give an undue impor-
tance to the Sonora revolt.
At the State Department II was
learned that General Mireles, who is
reported to be one Of the participants
in the proposed pourparliers. entered
the United States at Eagle Pass on
April 10 after stating he was on his
way to California for a vacation
The Washington times., 1920-04-22

likely will face the Bostonians today.
For the first time since 1911, Walter
Johnson will not twirl the opening
game of the Washington season at
home. That year the Blonde Bomber"
had gone to his home because of
salary differences, and did not rejoin
the club until after the season was
under way. This year the big fellow
is suffering from a severe cold. He
may not be seen in action until the
Grifrmen return next week from New
York.
President Wilson will be unable to
attend the opening Of the season
CONTINUED on Page 16, Column 81
The Washington times., 1920-04-22
HACERSTOWN CENSUS
SHOWS 69.8P.C. GAIN

The population Of Hagorstown. Nd,
has more than doubled since the 1910
census. according to preliminary fg-
ures issued by the Census Bureau to-
day. The present population OF Ha-
Eerstown IL given as 2s.O2a. an In
crease Of 1882. or COS per cent. dur
ing the last ten yeAra
The Washington times., 1920-04-22

PARIS. April PA scheme to
dominate the world by coalition be-
tween Great Britain End Japan, using
Italy and the former Central Powers
as pawns, is seen by natural diplo-
matists here in the clever moves Of
the British in the diplomatic chess
game in which they represent the at
tacking line.
Certain Il is that France in the in
ternational match" at San Reno.
finds herself in a lone position, with
the majority OF her pieces swept
from the board.
A glance at the map Of the world.
coupled with knowledge of the un-
dercurrents of present and past diplo-
matte maneuverings, shows that the
union between Japan and Britain
has already borne many of the fruits
that England hoped to reap from II,
while it has served to keep intact
what she already had before con-
cluding the alliance.
Britain's Vast Domain.
The British Empire already owns
Australia, Egypt. India, Canada. near
ly all Africa, Mesopotamia. New Zea-
land. the Strait Settlements and the
West Indies.
British imperialism has established
a protectorate over Turkey. Persia
and Syria.
Assured OF powerful financial and
diplomatic support from England,
Italy has extended the olive branch
to Austria and Germany, which Eng
land did not venture to do directly.
England, however, could not sup
ply the necessary credits.
Soon after britain decided upon the
eonciIiatory switch to Central Europe
the House of Morgan was induced to
see the tremendous economic ndvant-
ages nccruing from economic arrange
ments with Austria and Germany.
IL In said to have consented to be-
come q party to the scheme of the
reeonstruction OF those countries
though presumably ignorant of the
fact that the directing genius of the
plan lives in Downing street. not in
Rome.
Diplomats here now point out that
as soon as the vast revenues from
her great newly acquired possessions
commence to come in, England Will
pay back the Morgan loan to Italy
and probably the credits granted to
the central powers, whereupon she
will be in a position to create for
herself the strongest European posi-
tion OF all times.
France realizes the extraordinary
danger that lies in her threatened
isolation, and she is bending every
effort to prevent the elimination of
England's present plans which would
practically reduce France to the
status of a vassal power.
FRENCH WARN AMERICA.
Hut standing alone st San Reno
France cnnrot defend herself. Mean
while Japan, In the East. has com
psenced to put into execution st least
mart OF her plan for world domins-
tiop, the ultimate Antagonist In
which, no one here doubts, will be the
United states.
In this tremendous diplomatic game,
involving the dcrtinies Of the world,
the United States. according to the
argument Of French diplomats, can
only count upon France and Russia
ms possible allies.
II America, In her present un-
eoualed financial position, were
openly to recognize Russia and de-
clare herself that country's ally and
order Japan TO clear out OF Siberia.
Manchuria, and Korea, the alleged
Japanese scheme for the domination
Of the East would be nipped in the
bud. u Ia averred by those with whom
the wish ia Of course. father TO the
The Washington times., 1920-04-22
JAPAN GIVEN FREE
HAND IN EAST BY
U. S., REPORT

LONDON, April o.
Japan has declared war on
Soviet Russia, and Amer
lea has given Japan a free
hand in Siberia, says a
dispatch from Harbin to
the Daily Herald.
The Washington times., 1920-04-22

U.S.-JAPANESE WAR
FORESEEN BY
PETAIN
By MARSHAL PETAIN.
Chief OF the Freseh
Armies DurinK the War.

Copyright. 1890. by Universal service.)
PARIS, April 22.-War between
America and japan within a few
years 10 possible.
The Japanese are invading ST.
beria- II will take them a few
years to digest Eastern Russia,
though they are indisputably
great eaters.
The Japanese bear a close re-
semblance to the Prussians, polit-
ically and militarily.
When they start a war with the
United States they will not dare
attack America direct by shelling
her coast towns. Instead, they
will try to seize the American
possessions in the Pacific.
In case of a war between Japan
and America. am convinced
America would win.
The Washington times., 1920-04-22
SHIP ADRlFT OFF BOSTON.

BOSTON, April 22.-.Thc coast guard
cutter Ossippee left the navy yard to-
day to assist the American 'steamer
Fordonian with her machinery out Of
order, adrift about goo miles south Of
Boston. She is bound from New York
10 HALIFAX Nova Scotia
The Washington times., 1920-04-22
BusgbuH Season Opens
Here Today; GriHn1en
ToCLash With Red Sox
Grand
BY LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

The sun shines. The warm breeze soothes Grand
mother is dead.
Let's go to the old ball game
Promptly at $3.50 o'clock, before a capacity throng Of
fans eager welcome home the fighting Grimen Vice
President Marshall will toss out ball and the curtain will
arise on the 1920 American League campaign in the Capt.
al the Nation.
The Washington times., 1920-04-22
W0R[DRULE|S
ANGL0-JAP AIM
Paris Sees British Diplomats
Using Italy and Central
Powers As PaWns.

PARIS, April 3z-The inter
allied supreme council ut San
Rens IL unable to agree upsn .
uniAed attitude toward Germany,
and the esnferesee probably win
break up On Saturday, aeeerding
70 . nswspaper dispatch iron San
Remo to-day.
The Washington times., 1920-04-22
WEATHER.,

Showers iste toaiSst
ss tsMsrrowJ cooler to-
morrow afternoon. TeH4-
peFatsre st D q. ma, %
degrees.
The Washington times., 1920-04-22

Fools and Proud Of II.
4 Killing Example.
The Strongest Republican.
A Scapegoat In Khaki.
BY ARTHUR BRISBANE.
lConyrisht IsaOA

IL human beings could be fools
without insisting on advertising
the fact, those that consider them
selves aristocrats might be less
unpopular. A Paris princess. as
much a joke in democratic French
life as mother kangaroo with her
pouch would be in the life-saving
machinery Of modern fire de-
partment, buys 500 drops of new
perfume for five dollars a drop.
And she tells the newspapers
about it.
The State of New York defeated
a bill to abolish capital punish
ment.
Do learned lawmakers not un-
derstand that individuals with
badly shaped brains will continue
TO believe in killing as long as
Government sets the example?
The unbalanced murderer natu-
rally says to himself "the Gov
ernment that / am taught to re-
spect kills the man whom 1t dis
likes and fears. Why should not
] do it?"
There is not much doubt today
as to the strongest, in public esti-
nation, among all Republican
Presidential possibilities.
Johnson, Of California, the stone
that was rejected by the trusts
of the Republican party, has rapid
ly become the keystone of the Re-
publican arch.
If the Republicans pull out that
Keystone the arch will fall on their
heads.
The Washington times., 1920-04-22

Published every evening uncludinE sunda
Entered as SECOND class matter at ths
postofhee st Va shinstOn. ID. G.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-28
Mrs. w. r. Brown Giving Tea Hon0ring
New Chairman OF Mcdowell Club

tiful gifts and the guests present in
cluded besides Miss Carson, Misses
Lydia Carson. lloZeue SWor. Ger
trude Clooman. kathryn Racial.
Josephine Bryant. Linda Hempel. Nay
belle Cunningham. Mamie Mae GWyn,
Mesdames Philip Hanna, Lillian Os-
borne. j. n Carson. Sarah 3. Adkins.
Iral Hunter. James Jordan and Chloe
Racial
Iva Lucille Ford. daughter Of NJ.
and Mrs Ira C. Ford. celebrated her
twelfth birthday anniversary Sunday
afternoon az her home, zoos Olive
street Games were enjoyed and
dainty refreshments were served
from a table in the dining room
which was decorated with a large
bouquet OF William Shean roses in
the center. The color scheme was
pink and white. While the guests
were at the table Miss p. L. Fowler
at the piano played q group OF selec-
tons The birthday cake was baked
by Mrs. c. r. Richardson Mrs. A
Van, Miss q Burning, Mrs. H. c.
Miller. Miss MCGOWAN and Miss wal
Ter assisted in serving the guests.
Those present were Richard English,
jerome Elliott Lillian Prothro, Lar
vine Hunter Elizabeth Potts, samuel
Calvert Curtis Coss. Charles Rich
ardson, Lawrence Nixon. Madeline
Young. Madeline Jackson. Willie Mae
Douglas. Blanche Douglas. Beulah
Andrews. Louis Edwards. Norman
Sanders. Allen Kay. Rogers Kelley.
Irene Moore. Louise Moore. Gladys
Traylor, Mary b Wells and Fred Hill.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-28
Out Of Town Visitors.

Mrs Fleming J. Eigney from Ia
Mesa has been visiting her brother
DR.. Paul RiEney, this week
Mrs. OEder Leonard Beckman, FOR
merly Mrs Donna Elugel. who has
been visiting in san Antonio for two
months, has returned to FL Paso for
a visit to relatives during lIr. Beck
mans absence In Mexico.
Mrs. William A. Brand with her
small daughters, Betty and Alicia
Anne, are here from Los Angeles,
Calf, for a visit Of q week with Mrs.
W. r Stevens. at the Stevens home
on North FL Paso street. AIRS. Brand
and two daughters are on their way
to Mexico City to join Mr. Brand,
who is there with a mining manufac-
turing company. They VIII make
their home there for some time
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-09-28
Y. W. C. 4. Secretary Is Honored
By Associates On Birth Anniversary

II HONOR Of Miss Elva Sly, general
secretary OF the iocal z. ". c. A,
9 who Monday celebrated her birth
day anniversary a party was given in
the evening at the central y. build
ing
Those present to offer congratuia-
lions and best wishes we're the staff
OF secretaries and a group OF close
friends among whom were 1lr. and
Mrs II =. Bowie and Mr.. and Mrs II.
a Warner
The affair was a surprise to Mss
sly Games were played, refresh
ments served and a birthday cake
with candles was an important fea-
ture of the evening
A new feature OF interest has been
inaugurated at the Y ". c. A. cen
tral building, when on each Tuesday
morning at g o'clock the secretaries
meet for a devotional period and a
discussion OF questions and plans OF
particular interest TO them and when
reports are given The first OF these
meetings was held Tuesday morning
The Y. W c. A swimming pool
which has afforded pleasure TO large
numbers Of maids and marrous VIII be
closed for the season next Thursday.
Plans for recreational programs for
the season are under way and the Y.