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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-02-07
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To the Editor:-An article ap-
peared in the January 11th edition
of The Capital Journal, as aa endi-
torial. entitled, Most Criminal Of
Wastes; censuring our government
for military preparedness, in Which
lsl.6OO. 100000 is to be expended
this year: or as you state about
fifty times above the amount need
ed to save the lives of the stricken
children of Europe.
That is a great sum indeed, so j.
$4,000, 100000, the amount loanea
to England TO carry on hc war
with Germany. And isn't it tru",
that at the very time England was
trying to float that war loan IN the
United States that she was making
secret treaties with Japan, that was
detrimental to the United Satcs?
One point charged here by William
, Densman, chairman of the shipping
board, state that England and Ia
pan sought to isolate our island of
Guam from the Philippines. Guam
| believe is held by our naval eN-
perts to be our best naval base be-
tgeen us and Japan.
1t has been stated thar Ea~ be-
tween the United States and Japan
was talked over in Europe as far
back as 1914 and this talk wasn't by
Americans, either. If Japan is sin
cere in her dealings with The Uni
ted States, why do they keep seek
ing such huge appropriations 70
strengthen their navy? l believe,
| the largest budget ever passed by
| the Japanese government for naval
expenditures, was very recently.
| The recent tilt over Lieutenant
LandOn between the United and
japanese forces in Siberia wasn't
| the first, by any means, and il the
Japs want to call all such incidents
as this, mistakes on their part, ;hen
I must say they certainly are a
people that are given to mistakes.
| Who is the man or woman that is
willing to forget the diabolical de-
mands made by the Japs on China
some three years ago? Why China .?
Does any one think the United
States would be immune frorl such
a treatment except for the fact
that the United States has the pow
er to protect herself? Why do the
Iaps insist on colonizing on our
west coast, and to defy our emil
grafton laws? The only country TO
my knowledge to do this last open-
ly.
If England is sincere, why have
they sought to keep our oil lnur
ests from us in Mesopotamia and
many other things that are con.
stantly occurring from this source?
England and Japan are two of the
league promoters, yet Japan is in
creasing her military preparations
rapidly, their argument doesn't
hold good.
However, it was proved by the
war just ended in Europe that mill
try preparedness did not cause that.
war, except when aggressive meas
ures are taken. Germany prepared
for years, the other countries knew
it, yet they did nothing and when
the fateful day came. they were not
and they had to take the
consequences.
l think | am sufficient American
to state with accuracy that the
United States does not and will not
fight aggressive wars. SO the Uni |
ted States military preparations are
for defense only.
On the other hand the prepara-
lions might incite suspicious of !
other countries. Yet Japan's prep
lrations might incite the suspicious |
Of this country as wen. l think y
country that will begin the attack |
on another, when that one is pre- !
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-02-07
r,rLs Refnse Bid.

! Constantinople, Feb, 6.-Indlca-
ton that Mustapha Kennel anu
other Turkish nationalist leaders
had reconisdered their refusal not
to participate in the Near East con-
ference in London was given IN
dispatch received here today from
Angora. 1t said the Turkish ma.
tionalist delegates would leave All
anra for London.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-02-07

be implied to human beings. When
trouble comes, we all call on them
for help, but I am not the one to
send them forth, unprepared and
expect them to, do the work eff
ciently.
Roosevelt sensed this danger
from Japan during his administT'as.
tion. Last, if these other countries
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-16
NOTICE.

Information has come to us that
certain individuals have circulated
] heIous reports on Rosemont Park,
among others. that the pool is clos
ed; that the mark is closed that the
water is impure, etc. It is believed
NAT these lihelous remarks come
from certain Individuals whom the
park Company will not permit TO
violate its rules by drunkenness and
other indecencies on the ground. The
Park is not closed. nor is the pool.
end will not be closed until the end
of the season We invite chemical
analysis Of the bathing water; and
that the public will appreciate the
efforts the Company is making to
lave ANA keep a clean and respect
Bile place for clean and respectable
sober people The Company will pay
a reward Of $4,000 for information
sufficient to lead to the successful
prosecution OF these slanderers.
The Park Company reserves the
tight to bar entirely from the park
andesirables, and this will be en-
forced on all persons violating its
rules. This park shall remain a
clean and respectable pleasure
ground
THE RGSFsM0NaT PARK GGaGfsASfY
s 16 1p st
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-16

Domestic infelieity and the con-
junction of double "etenat@ tri-
angle" occasioned a ripple in tho To-
cal sheriffs office this week when
Sheriff Dean was appealed to by a
pretty girl bride of Clinton Nathan
ial Sprinkle and the aggrieved hus-
band of tho comedy Anna Bella
Price, to recover for them il by any
means possible their erring spouse
and better half. Tho latter are said
to have departed in company from
this community on August II for
parts unknown.
SO far the activities Of the sher-
ifs Office have failed to reveal the
present stopping place Of Sprinkle
and Mrs. Price, but all concerned
are hopeful and indications are that
the recreant ones will soon be trac-
ed by the memorable dispensers of
Justice. It has been determined
that Sprinkle purchased a ticket at
Washington for Niagara Falls, but a
wire to Chief of Police John A. Cur
ry, Of that place, brought back the
answer that neither of the two had
arrived there. The Inference now is
from their tracks, afterwards dis
that they secured this ticket for n
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-16
(By international News Service. J

Indications that the Sim Fem might break off
peace negotiations with the British cabinet were
contained in canon de Valeras speech before the
Sim Fem parliament at Dublin to5ay. he most
significant assertions in the speech of de Valera
are.
"The Irish republic has been sanctioned by
the will of the people and we declare we will give
our lives to make the expression of the people eff
fective
eve stand for our principles and will die for
them if necessary.
"The Irish people recognize only the Sim
Fem cabinet and Dali Eireann as their govern
ment.
1T is impossible to negotiate with the pres
ent British government because it is like nego-
tiating with man holding pistol to your head"
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-16
BUSINESS AILMENTS
DIAGNOSED BY BOARD
Depression Due To World
Wide Conditions.

(By irrational News Serviee.)
Washington, Aug. ia new
diagnosis OF ailments affecting the
American business, just made by
the Federal Reserve Board today
showed that worldwide conditions
operating against business progress
more severely than any domestic
conditions. Slumps in exports and
reduced purchasing at home are
shown to be due to world money
reactions and postwar conditions
generally.
The boards conclusion. after a
statement OF cold facts. Is that
America must await the hour
when world financial and CONNER
cial conditions are stabilized, The
board INDUCED in no prophecy
when this may happen. IT. frank
ly said the situation ia too com
pick for prophecy.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-16
COUNTY DAME WHO FIGURED IN M00NSHINE
CASE, ALLEGED TO HAVE EL0PED FRIDAY
WITH MAN WHO DESERTS HIS GIRL BRIDE
Authorities Asked to Locate Clinton Nathaniel Sprinkle And
The Wife OF Lester Price, Both OF County-Sprnkle Mar
ried His Wife Last Observation-Disclosures Wife BY Ruse.

blind, hoping to throw pnrsuers
posed of the ticket and HE'D them.
selves to some other city in this SEQ
ton of the country.
Mrs. Price is but 10 years of age.
about feet inches I'm height, light
haired. and may be identified by
medium sized goitre. She is the
wife of Lester Price, tenant on the
David Myers farm near Shepherds
town. Not long ago she figured In
a moonshine case, tho net result of
which her brother.in.law, Robert
Price, was arrested at her home.
confessed and Is now serving q term
in the county jail. His capture and
conviction were effected and NOON
shine found through certain episto-
exchanged between Price and his
brothers wife.
Sprinkle, who halls from Swan
Pond neighborhood Is about 30.
about 5 foot IL inches in height and
also has light hair He married
Ethel Virginia Siler, of Berkeley
Station. In this city on December
20. Not long ago he induced his
wife to come to MartinBburgand DUR
ing her stay of week here is said
to have sold all her chickens. hogs,
etc. Thursday night he came to
town, persuaded her to go home on
the evening Cumberland Valley
train, and suggested that she at.
tend the festival at Four Mile Wood
as a method Of recreation, while he
remained here for the purpose OF
consulting nm eye specialist. He
would be home next morning, he said
That might he left on No. IL. over
the baltimore and Ohio. for WasIk
ington. where he had purchased u
ticlset over the Lehigh Valley for,
niagara Falls. due to arrive theme
at 10,1b a. M, Friday morning. Az
previously stated he Failed to ain,
rive" AT the same time Mrs. Price
faded from local view.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-16

The new state roads to be con.
structed by the road commission
under tho $4,000, 900 bond issue,
have been designated by the com
mission in all of the fifty-five coun-
ties, excepting Clay. it was an
nounced Saturday by Major c. p.
Fortney, chairman Of the commits
sion
The system will connect every
county seat in the state and in all
counties il is planned to use the
most practicable route.
In the eastern panhandle the
system provides a connection he
tween the Virginia State line on
the Charles Town-Berryville pike
and Charles Town; connection
between this city and Charles Town
by "the most practicable route;
a road to Virginia state line on
the Winchester pike; road to
Berkeley Springs via Hedgesville;
a road to the Maryland state 1.-Two;
and roads leading into the state.
With Clay county omitted, the
routes IN the various counties de-
signated, are as follows:
Jefferson County.
Beginning at the Virginia state
line on the Charles Town and Ber-
ryvlle pike; thence northerly via
Charles Town, Halltown and Har-
pers Ferry to the Maryland state
line.
Beginning at Charles Town;
thence to- the Berkeley county line
via the most practicable route to
Martinsburg.
Berkeley County.
Beginning at the Morgan county
line at Hclton; thence southerly
via Hedgesville and Martinsburg
and thence by the most practica
HE route to the Jefferson county
line. connecting there with a state
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-16
"RE:VERENn' TALKS
FROM BEHIND BARS
CIarkshurJ CoIored Preacher
Held For Federal Court.

ClarEsburs. Aug. 16,-1f 'Rever-
end Charles S. Smith, Of dusky
hue. does any preaching the next
Sunday or so, Il will be behind the
bars Of either the Harrison or Ber-
kelley county jails, In the opinion
Of United States Commissioner G.
II. Gordon. who yesterday held the
notorious character for tae action
of the federal grand Jury which
will sit at Ma tinsburg on Septsm-
her 20. The reason, it appears,
that the Rev" will not do any
preaching outside Is thai he was
I'D urdev S1o moo bond for an al
:. ged violation Of the Farr son anti
narcotic act. and he hasn't been
able to raise the said amount or
equivalent.
"Rev" Smith was the last OF
ten persons arrested here last week
in raids on alleged dope peddlers
and everyone of those arrested was
held for the action of the federal
grand jury, the bond Of some be-
ing $4,000 while othors were S10.-
600. The REV s bond was plac-
ed at the high -ure because fed
ersl narcotic Investigators found
several capsules Of narcotics on his
person when no was arrested and
have four or FIVE witnesses who
say they made purchases from him
When he was taken before the
commissioner. the REV" waived
examination Yesterday"
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-16
Roads To Be Improved Under
$4,000, 900 Bond Issue Selected
Bv Commission; Touches State Line

kne. opposite Cumberland, thence
southerly via Ridseley and Alaska
10 the Hampshire county line at
Middle Ridge gap.
Hardy County.
Beginning at hhe Grant county
line east of Petersburg; thence via
the most practicable route TO
Nr0oredeld: thence northerly via
Old Field to the Hampshire coun-
tv line south OF Purgittsvlle.
Beginning at Moorefield; thence
easterly via the most practicable
route via Baker and Wardensville
10 the junction with the road lead
ing to Capon Springs: thence with
the same to the Hampshire county
line.
Grant County.
Beginning at the Pendleton coun-
ty line ON the Petersburg-Franklin
road, thence northerly via Pansy
and Petersburg to the Hardy coun-
ty line on the Moorefeld road.
Beginning at Petersburg: thence
northerly on the Patterson creek
road to point near Arthur:
thence via the most practicable
route to Maysville and connec-
ton with the Northwestern turn
pike at Mt. Storm.
Beginning at the Maryland state
line at Gormania; thence easterly
with the Northwestern turnpike via
Mt. Storm to the Mineral county
nne near Hartmansville.
Tucker County.
beginning at the Randolph coun-
ty line at HaddiM; thence via Par
sons and Thomas to the Preston
county line on the Oakland road.
Beginning at Thomas; thence
southerly via Davis and the Canaan
valley to- the Randolph county
Ft,,,Y 4 .tsrf.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-16
WELDING LAST LINK
IN MURDER CHAIN
PaWnbr0ker To Confront
BuTCh Today.

kST l'ltS' INAiOIetf 'NNFNS w. N'~@'t
Los Angeles, Cal. Aug. 16-In
a meeting today between Arthur
C. Burch, charged with the murder
Of J. p. Kennedy, aud e. Rosenthal,
a pawpbroker, who claims to have
sold the gun with which Kennedy
was slain, District Attorney II. l..
Woolwine believes the State will
obtain the evidence which will
clinch the States case against
Bprch Rosenthal will be asked to
identify Burch as the purchaser
If the gun. RCsenthal identified
the stock of 12-gauge double-bar-
relied shotgun that was found In
the surf at Santa Me, the
morning after Kennedy slain.
as that of weapon r. sold 10 =
man between July % and July IS.
The pawnbroker first was shown
pictures of the gun and later was
shown the stock itself. He nrac-
tically Identified It by 'unmistak-
able markings" as that Of the gun
he had sold.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-16

road leading to Charles Town
Beginning at the Virginia state
line ON the Winchester pike:
thence northerly with the same via
Martinsburg to the Maryland state
line opposite Williamsport. Md,
Morgan County.
Beginning at the Hampshire
county line east of Paw Paw
thence easterly via Iargent, Great
Cacapon, Berkeley Springs to the
Berkeley county line.
Beginning at Berkeley Springs:
thence northerly to the Maryland
state line opposite Hancock. Md.
Hampshire County
Beginning at the Mineral county
line east of Burlington: thence
easterly following generally the
northwestern turnpike via Moore
field Junction. Springfield, to the
Mineral county line at Middle
Ridge Gap,
Beginning at the Morgan county
line east of Paw Paw: thence via
the most practicable route to n
connection with the northwestern
pike.
Beginning at the Hardy county
line on the Capon Springs-War-
densville road: thence northerly to
Cappn Springs TO the Virginia
state line near Lebow.
Mineral County.
Beginning at the Grant county
line near Hartmansville; thence
easterly following generally the
northwestern turnpike. via New
Greek and Darlington TO the Hamp-
shire county line.
Beginning at the Maryland state
line at Piedmont; thence via Key
ser. to a connection with the
Northwestern turnpike by the
most practicable route.
Beginning at the Maryland state
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-16
gLks 10 HAGGRsTowN,

About two score Elks from this
city attended the informal smoker
held i'll Hagerstown last night in
connection with the annual conven-
ton there of the Elks Of Maryland.
A big parade was scheduled for this
afternoon with Governor Richie, Of
Maryland. Mayor Broening. Of Bal
timore, Congressman Zihlman, and
others, present Hundreds Of Elks
from over the state and from near
by points are in attendance upon the
convention Nominations and cleo
ton of officers will occur tomorrow
and the convention will close tomof
row night.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-16
AUNT EXPIRES
Nv WASHINGTON

Attorney r O. Faulkner receiv.
cd word of the death in Washing.
ton Of his aunt, the late Mrs Lacy
r Faulkner, aged 81. The end
came at the residence of her sonin.
law and daughter, DR.. and Mrs. G..
Il Claiming. Rockington Analto
ments, and the deceased had been
failing In health for sone months.
Tho funeral took place in Winches-
tor today Mrs. Faulkner, who was
the widow Of James r. Faulkner.
was horn at Middletown, Va. Sho
was Miss Larrick before marriage.
She ia also survived by n son, Prof
+. DIN Faulkner, superintendent OF
public instruction at MooTesville, n.
q
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-16

Mrs. Bernard Staley, of Cham
bersburg and her daughter. Mrs
Henry 4 Miller of Greensboro, ~
c.. who saent the weekend with
relatives in this CITY. returned to
Chamhare5rrg Yesterday evening.
Mrs Deliah VanMetre. who has
been spending some time with her
son. 2. p Bolev, and Mrs. Rolev.
West Martin street, returned to
Chamhershurg with Mrs. Staiey.
her daughter,
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-16
ny international News Service

Icy internstiohai NEWS 9e'NlCS"
Copenhagen. Aug 16-Tbe Russo
American negotiations have been
concluded at Riga and steps are al
ready being undertaken to deliver
food at Russian ports whence the
soviet will undertake to transport
it In the famine zone, said = dispatch
from Riga toda The Americans
will have full contro' Of distrihu
ton Of food first to children and
invalidS and then to women,
All Prisoners Out,
London. Aug Is All the fmef-
can prisoners are now ont Of Russia,
according 10 advicea received by
tine London headquarters ri the Rus
san relief organization today from
Riga London relief Headquarters
said the only question remaining TO
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-16
MEX. WORKERS
SHARE PROFITS
(By International News servIce.)

(By international Newa Servfce.)
Novice City, Aug. 16.-~.Many In
dustrial plants throughout the
state Of Vera Cruz are threatened
With shutdown because of the
state profits sharing law which
goes into effect today. The law.
II enforced, will compel the com.
panias TO give one-haf of their pro-
hts 10 the workers. A number OF
mineral and oil companies are az.
facted. An appeal was made to
he state government to reduce the
taxes but It was rejected.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-16
$500, 900 FIRE
nv CLEVELAND
Icy international News serv y |

Icy International News serV y
Cleveland, Aug t6-Damage
amounting to nearly 100000 was
caused by a fire which today raw
aged the dry kiln and storage plant
Of Grief Brothers Lumber Co, at
Wiley avenue and Big Four tracks
here. Scores of families were
driven from their homes by the
flames which are still raging, al
though now thought TO he under
control.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-16
(sv International News servieel

T6Y InIETHaLI0TdT News 5GTVTCE,J
Washington, Aub f6.--Chareing
that the tax revision bill prepared
by the Republican majority of the
House Ways and Means Committee
fails to give relief to "tbe poorer
class of taxpayers" the Democratic
members of the committee voted
solidly against the reporting of the
bill today. The bill was formally
reported out by the Republican ma
iority,
Before reporting the bill the com
mittee made the following charges:
The tax on net incomes of life in
surance companies was reduced
from Is to IL IL percent Foreign
companies to be taxed upon their
earnings in the United States, this
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-16
GRAPHICALLY
DEPICTS RUSS
PEN HORRORS
lBy InternatIonal NeWs serVIeeO

10y IHVVTHdE'OI'e' 'F0"'
Reyal, Aug. ia graphic pic
ture of Russian prison Lille where
men and women were herded to-
gether in small cells and condemn
ed prisoners were striped naked
and executed in the middle OF the
night while a motor truck was
driven up and down the prison
court yard to drown the noise of
the firing, was painted here today
by Capt. Weston B. Estes, Of New
York. one of the six released Amer
leans who came ont of Russia last
week.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-16
MISS OPTWAN
DIES w BALT0

Miss Mary Ortman, a former resi-
dent Of Martinsburg, died yester.
day. at her home in Baltimore aft
er q. lingering illness She was q
daughter of the late Jeremiah and
Louise Ortman, and i4 qurvjved by
her sisters, Misses A 10 Uise
and Margaret ortman, apo Mrs r
w. Abbott
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-16
WE SAID GOOD SHOES.

Yes, and over 1000 pairs of such
makes as Beacon" Peters,
'eKreiders," "Walk-Over" are plac-
ed on sale at an actual saving OF
$500 per pair to you. And remem-
her folks we absolutely guarantee
every pair to give You satisfaction
or new pair to YOU. Open until
\ y. nj. Wednesday
ATHE AuB-"Sells u Cheaper
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-16
WAKY'S EVAR
CLOUD FADES
10y International News servloe.)

(by INtefnatIonaT NEWS SerVIce.J
Rome. Aug 1.-The threat Of
civil war in Italy between the fas-
cistl on one side and the social
lists and communists on the other
Is rapidly diving out, according to
all Indications today. In the last
two days che man has been killed
and five wounded in clashes he
tween the hostile factions. The
government has brought to bear
every possible agency to restore
peace and to bring about an ami
cable agreement between the rival
parties.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-16
LAUNDRY NOTICE.

Owing to a break in our boilei
we will close down Thursday nigh
for balance of week for repairs
Kindly have calls in early as we car
not accept calls after $50 a. m
Thursday.
S Is Up 1t X, &, 3, LAUNDRY.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-16
MILLIONS OUT
OF EMPLOYMENT

(By international News SeS%iee.)
Washington. Aug 16.-Thsre are
5.735.Ooo persons ont of work in
the United States today. according
10 official estimates submitted BY
Secretary Of Labor Davis to the
Senate today in response to Sem
.ato resolution requesting Informs
fio0 REGARDING Unemployment In
iEf~ cO1nfrv.