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Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
ROY BRECHBIEL IS
HELD FOR FORGERY
AT CHAMBERSBURG
Confesses To A Horse Steal
ing Past.

The criminal record of S. Rov
Brechbiel, arrested Tuesday at
Chambersburg for forgery, and who
later confessed to robbing mail
boxes ON Waynesboro rural routes,
was brought to light upon closer ex.
animation of Brechbiel.
Deputy Sheriff Huber and Corpor-
al Robinson and Private Harnois
Of the state police questioned Brech-
biel at the Jail. He said that at
the age of Is years he served time
al Moundsville, w. Va. being found
guilty of horse stealing at Martins
burg. AT Is years of age he was
found guilty of the same ofrense AT
Hagerstown and served term In
the penitentiary at Baltimore.
Brechbiel is 30 years Old and has
wife and child living at Smiths
burg, Md. Formerly he was en-
ployed at the T. B. Wood Sons
shops at Chambersburg.
When arrested Brechbiel carried
% calibre revolver and so rounds
Of ammunition and a burglars mask.
made from the curtain of an auto
mobile. When this was discovered
two additional charges-carrying
concealed deadly weapons and bur
rlar tools-was placed against him.
He told the officers that the check
from Anna B. Stoner, which he frog.
eded. was given him by Mrs. Stoner
for farm work, after he admitted he
had written the names on the back
OF the check.
Whether Brechbiel will be tried
in the county courts has not been
determined as Franklin county off.
Gals are awaiting word from Post
master Wareheim, Of Waynesboro
as to whether the federal authorities
are going to handle the case.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
LEN SMALL'S RUSE
DOES NOT GET BY
SYCAMORE OFFICERS
Chicago ARREST" Is Not Sat-
lSfactory.

Wy 'H1eThditonai views SerNiCe.)
Springfield. H., July 2S.-Gover-
nor Len Small, of Illinois, must sur
render Internationally, in Sycamore
county. This was the fiat ultimatum
today by c. Fred Mortimer, when
informed that the governor had
been found" in Chicago. Mortimer
said the governor must come to
Springfield and submit to legal ar
rest.
Is In Chicago
Chicago, July Ex-Governor Len
Small, under indictment for misap-
preparation OF State interest funds,
whose whereabouts were unknown
officially early today. was locked up
in Chicago shortly before noon to-
day. He had spent the night at a
downtown hotel Governor Small, it
was learned, has placed his case in
tie hands Of a committee of five
lawyers who will handle all tangles
OF the litigation. He was in confer
ence today with his attorneys and
political advisors.
Temporarily Lost"
Springfield, IL, July 2S.~-The gov.
ernor of Illinois was lost early to-
day.
Len Small, under indictment on
charges involving misuse Of ST.
100000 in State interest FUNDS,
dropped from sight late yesterday
when his legal advisors reported
him leaving Chicago. His where
abouts early today were unknown.
Reports from Kankakee, his home
town, declared he had not arrived
there while employees at the COVER
nor's mansion here said he had not
returned to Springfield.
Three warrants for his arrest on
the fund" charges were held mean
while by Sheriff Henry Mesterl. who
was awaiting reply from the COVER
nor to his offer for a conditional
surrender"
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
S35'OOO FIRE
IN HAGERSTOWN

Fire, of unknown origin, was dis
covered by worFmen of the Pennsyl
vania Railroad shortly after 10
o'clock last night eating its way
from the platform in the rear OF the
building occupied by the Creasey
Corporation and the Cumberland
Valley Paper Box Company. Hagers-
town. The building Is owned by the
estate Of Harry x. and Frank G.
Beachley, who about two years ago
moved their produce business
across the street into a new build
ing. The total damages to the
building, OF the Creasey Corporation
and Cumberland Valley Paper Box
Co., are about $4,000. the Creasey
Corporation suffering the heaviest
loss. The entire losses are covered
by insurance.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
BRITISH FIRM
AS TO SILESIA
lsY International NeWs SerxIcs.l

London, July 28-The British
cabinet today discussed Upper Sile-
sian question and afterwards it was
reported that Great Britain Is deter
mnied in its opposition to the
French demand for the dispatch OF
achievements. 1t is understood
that Marquis Curzon, acting upon
the advice of the cabinet, will send
a note to Premier BRAND reaffirm-
ing the British view that the situa-
ton in Upper Silesia does not just
ify sending OF more troops. Lord
Curzon to urge upon France that the
supreme council assemble before
August If possible.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
PREPARE FOR
ALL DISASTERS

Charleston, July 2S.-Taking to
heart the lesson given by the splen-
did handling OF the flood disaster
at Pueblo, Col, by the Red Cross,
the Charleston chapter of the or
ganization has arranged to organ
ize disaster preparedness" COM
mittee The object is to have an or
ganization perfected for emergency
work in the event of a disaster in
Charleston or its vicinity. DR.. B. S.
Preston, chairman of the chapter
has been authorized to name the
personnel of the committee.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
DR.. TAYLOR IN ACCIDENT.

While going to Camp Dunn early
one morning this week DR.. Taylor s
car was hit by another car driven
by county man below Bedington
and DR.. Taylor was forced to drive
his car into telephone pole. The
impact damaged the car seriously
although DR.. Taylor was not hurt.
The injured car was driven back to
the city and Or. Taylor has arrang.
ed to use 1t in an exchange for
new car.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
LAW PROFESSOR NAMED

Morgantown, July 27.-Followin6
closely upon the announcement of
the resignation of Dean Henry Craig
Jones, of the University, came the
announcement from the office of the
president Tuesday morning that Pro.
fessor f. c. Dickersno, of Wander
bilt University, had been elected
professor of law in the law col
lege, filling the vacancy caused by
the resignation Of Professor Simon.
ton who goes to the University OF
Missouri.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
HUN SOLDIERS
FIGHT POLICE
By International News SerViceo

(BY InteFnaTlonaI VIEWS SeTVIce'T
Stettin, Germany, July 28.-Four-
teen casualties resulted when fight
ing broke out here today between
Reichswehr and municipal police
men. Police reinforcements were
rushed to the scene and restored
order. A number nf soldiers had
gathered in a park and were Great
ing a disturbance. They refused
to obey the police order to dispense
When the police arrested several Of
the ringleaders. the soldiers began
firing.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
BIG MEETING
AT DRY RUN

A well attended meeting under
the auspices of the local Salvation
Army was held Wednesday night at
Dry Run schoolhouse. About $50
We're present and the Martiusburg
visitors made the trip to and from
that place in Whittington's motor
bus. Capt. w. e. Wright spoke. 1t
is proposed to hold similar meetings
there at least once week. At
present the Salvation Army con-
ducts Sunday school there every
Sunday morning.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
PROGRAM OF
BAND CONCERT

Director Comrey announces the
program for the open-air concert at
8 O'Clock tonight in the Public
Square by Comreys Concert Band,
as follows:
March-American Bandsman Miller
Overture-Symbl of Honor. Skaggs
Scotch Fantasia. ............Ri Ripley
(Aire Marie for Saxaphone, Played
by Andrew oliver
Les Chanteurs Hougrois ......
go. .................. C. Michel
(Polk Caprice De Concert)
Waltz-Danube Waves. -. Ivanovici
frankie, Fox Trot. Snyder
March-Forward Unto Victory.
MVara
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
GERARDSTOWN
PICNIC SAT.

All are welcome and invited to
attend the picnic Saturday that will
heheld at the Swinging Bridge at
Gerrardstown on the Ridge road. It
will be an all-day picnic with a
baseball game at 3 o'clock between
Gerrardstown and Hedgesville. Ev-
cry one is urged to come and bring
their dinner and have good time.
Refreshments will be served by the
Young Mems Bible class Of the
PreshYterian Sunday school.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
co. ASSESSOR
ENTERTAINS

County Assessor John II Riner
entertained at dinner Wednesday at
his hospitable home in the county.
The guests OF honor were his as
sistant assessors and members OF
the board or equalization and re-
view. A fine dinner with country
chicken and good old country ham
predominating was served and the
men guests manifested their aprre-
citation of the feast IN approved
STYLE
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
LICENSE NOTICE

The City Council has given auto
mobile users until July 31st to pro-
cure a City License. After that
time the police are instructed to
bring before the mayor all parties
not having city tags. The Charter
says, ANY business or thing for
which the state requires a license,
the Corporation may levy a license,
and in addition may require a bond
for the compliance with all laws
and ordinances"
Tags are ready please call and
secure same at once.
OSCAR b MILLER,
Z 81 Up e st g. .ro-ccant.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
PAINFULLY HURT

Mary, the little daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs R. A. WEIGH, Of Keyser,
now recuperating from hospital
operation at the home Of her grand
parents Mr.. and Mrs w G. Ed
wards, West Burke street was pain
fully cut about the head when a win
dow shutter was pulled loose as she
sat upon the front porch today.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
PISTOL NOT so
SAFE, KILLS
DEMONSTRATORS
(sy international News SeryIce.l

10Y TIteTHdtIUIdI VIEWS SerVIce,J
Philadelphia. July 2S.-Pointing a
pistol at his head to prove to friends
how the safety catch worked, John
7. Flood, a hotel proprietor here
shot himself today and is dying at
a local hospital. Flood was explain
ing the workings of the firearm to
group of acquaintances and boast
ed of the security of the safety de-
vice just before the tragedy occur
red. He was laughing as he pulled
the trigger.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
HORSES AT LARGE.

Residents of South Martinsburg
were callers this morning at the pc.
lice station, complaining that horses
belonging to a tribe Of gypsies camp.
cd near the new cemetery had been
to roam over the fields and
streets Of that section and SONS
times into residents sardsnA
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
ARCHITECT HERE.

Mr.. link, OF the firm of link and
Sparklin. Washington architects,
spent Wednesday here In confer
ence with Manager A. c. Irons rela
tive to few changes in plans for
the new Central Theatre
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
YARD PARTY

The Berkeley Baseball Club will
hold a festival at Four Mile Woods
on July 90, 1921. Ice cream, Pop,
souo. chicken sandwiches, etc. VII
be served. All are welcome.
7 o6 10 3t
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
BATHING

Rosemont Parks Beautiful Bath
ing Pool is open daily from 2 TO 5
and 7,30 to II p. m, Water is re.
freshed daily and complets change
made every As hours-all water in
pool is purified against all germs by
a chlorine gas publication plant at
our pumping station-samo installed
under the personal supervision OF
the w. Va. State Board Of Health.
approved by it, AMI operated under
it's instructions We invite public
inspection at all timer.
THE ROSEMONT PARK co.
7 q LIP cod It
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
FIRE CAUSES PANIC.

IBy International News SerVIce.)
New York, July 28.-Scores of
persons received minor injuries
early today in a panic resulting
from two city-bound elevated trains
catching fire at the Brooklyn end Of
Manhattan bridge. Police reserves
had to be called out to preserve
order.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
BALL SCANDAL
TO JURY SOON

fsv intern ationaI News Service
Chicago, July 28.--The baseball
scandal case will be in the hands
of the Jury within "a hours, it was
indicated today by attorneys for
the BLACK Sox" and the one alleg-
ed gambler involved in the throwing
of the world series.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
NEW II. r. CHURCH
AT VIENNA, w. VA.

Petersburg. w. Va, July %
Ground has been broken for a new
church edifce for the United Breth-
rem congregation at Vienna. 1t will
he a beautiful brick structure cost
ing approximately $4,000. 1t is hop
ed to have a regular pastor appoint
ed by the state conference this fall
Heretofore the pulpit has been sup
FLIED from the First church in this
city.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
{. GARNER'S SPECIALS
FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

Beautiful black sport sweaters
s275. $500 Bungalow aprons, csc.
Georgette Waists, wonderfully pref
ty, at 1915. Full fashioned Onyx
black silk hosiery at s1.9S.
f. CARRIERS Speciality Shop.
1t 1p lat N. Queen st.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
YES. WE MEAN 1T

That you cannot beat our prices
on quality merchandise, such
Beacon" Shoes, college cut
suits. We are willing to stake our
reputation on this-Fine Wool bath
ing suits, 1915. Mems Palm Beach
suits, $3.50.
1t p THE HUB "Sells it Cheaper"
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28

Misses Alma Sanders and Vallie
Griffith spent Wednesday afternoon
in Hagerstown.
Mr.. G. G. Scanlon, of Janeville,
Wis. is visiting his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Scanlon. East King
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28

Local authorities when shown the
telegram this afternoon said they
had no information as to the case,
but they assumed, II the report was
accurate. that the officers had learn
ed Payton's identity through the
posters which were spread broad
cast over the section carrying Pay
toms picture and a description of
his appearance. No details were
given In tho telegram.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
CORRECTION

In The People Bakery ADVERTISE
ment in Tuesdays Journal, Honey
Buns were quoted at Ice dozen.
The advertisement should have read
12c each. In 1tnc
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
NO LADIES NIGHT.

On account Of the hot weather the
officers of the Masonic Club have
decided not to have their usual la.
dies night at the club rooms to.
night.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
REPORTS PAXTON
IN GUN FIGHT AT
COATESVILLE, PA.

A newspaper dispatch to The
Journal this afternoon from
Lancaster, Pa, said that Mon
roe s. ("Doo") Payton, negro.
wanted for an alleged criminal
assault upon little Hazel Johns
ton, this city, on July Sd, fig
ured In gun fight at Coates
vllIe today. He escaped, the In
formation said, after the fight
In which one man was killed. A
posse ls reported closing In on
the fugitive.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
DAILY MARKET REPORT

The following are the prevailing
prices being paid by Martinsburg
merchants and elevators today
Note: The prices queted below
for the local markets are the prices
dealers are offering at noon today
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-28
LABORERS WANTED

To work on street i'm
provements, in grading
and concrete gangs. Apply
any foreman working in
vicinity Of Burke and
Church streets.
P. Flanagan & Sons.
. IN II
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-04
Captured Three, One OF
Whom Was Wounded
in Leg
TWO MORE OF GANG
MADE THEIR ESCAPE
Robbers Were TryA7e to
Break Into Safe i'SS outh
Boston OA :

Boston, March ~ attempt at
safe cracking wax ,rised early to-day
by police in tb ith Boston district
who captured ee men after an ex'
change of shots in the Office of Sumner
Crosby & Son, Inc. Thomas Logan, one
of the men captured, was shot in the
left leg and taken to hospital. Two
confederates of those caught, who APP
parently had laid low during the gun
battle. sailed out half an hour later,
were seen and pursued but evaded the
shots that were fired and escaped.
Three policemen were passing the
Crosby grain store when through the
dim light they saw men attacking the
safe with a pickaxe. The officers rushed
in, the cracksmen gave battle, and
shots were fred by both. Only one bull
let found a mark, that in Logsn's leg.
He went down and his two companions
were overpowered. They gave their
names as Vincent Courtney and Mich
olas McCann.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-04
Told Knox the Senate Had
Thrown Him Down But
He Wasn't Going to Fall
so HE Decided TO
QUIT INAUGURATION
Wilson Was Apparently
Very Weak AS He Went
Feebly About

Washington. D. c., March 4.-Presi-
dent Wilson did not make known until
after he arrived at the Capitol that he
would not attend the Inauguration Of
President Harding and Vice President
Coolidge After he reached his room at
the Capitol, he requested that the pres
ident elect and vice president elect be
invited to see him He told them that
because of the steps leading into the
chamber he did not think he could at
tend the ceremonies there.
Mr.. Harding extended his hand and
said. Goodbye Mr. President. | know
YOU are glad to be relieved Of your
burden and worries | want to tell you
how much have appreciated the eour-
tesies YOU have extended TO me.
The president then left his room, ac-
companied by Mrs Wilson, Rear Ad
miral Grayson, his personal physician
and Joseph p. Tumulty, his secretary.
lie went to the ground floor in an ele-
vator aud then walked about 800 yards
10 the exit at the east entrance. lie
hesitated once during the walk
The president first explained 10 Sen
atcr Knox. chairman OF the joint con
grcssional inaugural committee, that
he would be unable TO go'into the
senate chamber He said Senator. the
senate has thrown me down, but ! am
not going to fall down
Senator Knox smiled and thanked
the president for his courtesy in com
ing to the Capitol and assured him
that his absence from the inaugural
ceremonies would be understood. The
president then told Senator Knox he
had explained the situation to Mr..
Coolidge. who had been very gracious
iu excusing his presence.
senator Lodge then entered the pres
idcnt's room and, in formal way, said
that the business Of the two houses had
been concluded and asked whether the
president had any further communica
iions 10 address To Congress q The pres
ident's attention had to be called TO the
tact that senator Lodge had, entered
the room a. be- was speaking 70 some
one beside him When be- did glance zap
he said formally and in a tone con
trastinc with that which h. had used
in speaking with Senator Knox and
others
Il have no further communication "a
make ! appreciate your courtesy Good
morning
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-03-04
Vice-President P e d G e $
Full Fidelity to the
Constitution
AND TO UPHOLD
SENATE TRADITIONS
Coolidge Commends Wis
dom and Discretion Sem
ate Has Exercised

Washington, d. c., March 4.-Fol-
owing is the full text of the inaugural
address of Vice President Coolidge:
Five generations ago there was re-
vealed to the people Of this nation a
new relationship between man and
man. which they declared and pro
claimed in the American constitution.
Therein they recognized a legislature
empowered 10 impress the viii Of the
people in law, a Judiciary required 70
determine and state such law, and an
executive charged with securing obe
dience to the law, all holding their Of
fee not by reason OF some superior
force but through the duly determined
conscience Of their countrymen
To the House, close to the heart Of
the nation. renewing its whole mem
bership by frequent elections, repre-
senting directly the people. rejecting
1 their common purpose, has been grant
cd q full measure Of the power Of leg.
islation aud exclusive authority to
originate taxation To the Senate. re-
newmg its membership by degrees, rep
rcsenting in part the sovereign states
has been granted not only full meas
ure of the power Of legislation, but il
possible. far more important functions.
To Il is intrusted the duty Of review
that to negotiation there may be added
ratification and 10 appointment, ap-
proval But its greatest function of
an. too Ittlc mentioned and too lit
tie understood. whether exercised IN
lcgislating or reviewing. is the preser-
walton Of liberty. Not merely the rights
Of the majority they little need pro
tcct ion-but the rights Of the minority,
/ from whatever source they may be a..
sailed.
The great object for NJ to seek here,
/ for the constitution identifies the vice
presidency with the Senate, j. 10 con.
I tinuc 10 make this chamber, as il va.
I intended hv the fathers. the citadel u
/ liberty An enormous power y here
conferred capable of much good or III,
{ Open it may be 90 abuse. but neces-
-arv. wholly and absolutely necessary
Ito secure the required result
Whatever its faults. whatever it,
human imperfections. there j. no leg.
i-latiyc body in an history that has
f used it, powers with more wisdom
and a di-eretion. more uniformly fuT
+ The execution 81 the public VIII 81 more
+ in harmony with the spirit " the au-
f thoritv 90 the people which has created
E H. than the United States Senate.
Itake up the duties the people have a..
signed me under the constitution
which VIE caf neither enlarge nor al.
mini-h. % presiding over the Senate
I IacreeabIy to its rules and regulations
deeulv e1uzciou. that jt win continue
I ts function in harmony with is high
traditions q. great deiibfTatiyc body
without passion and without fear. IN.
moved - elsmor. tlt most sensitive
F 10 the rI-hf. ths stronghold of govern.
merit according ta law that TIE visieH
81 past -eGFratlar- may p more and
more the reality of 1enerssicus % come