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The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
Four Actions lust Begun In
Fight to Recover $7s,000,-
600 from Camp Builders. !
PADDED PAYRoLLs PRoBED
Material Bills and Freight Ex.
penses Duplicated, Say.
investigators.
By Uaivssssi Services.

The first four Of eighteen suits to
be brought to recover $70.600, 900
alleged to have been ''fraudulently
obtained from the Government dur.
ing the war period" on cantonment
construction contracts were filed by
the Department Of Justice yester.
Suits were brought in the United
States district courts as follows:
At Brolklyn, against Tbompsoa.
Starreft Company. Of New York.
Of Camp Upton. Yaphank, L. L.
At Topeka, Kan, against George
A. Fuller Company. Of New York.
for 81 .00O, 900. on the constructed
q Camp Funston. Fort Riley.
Al Columbus. Ohio. AGAINST A.
Bentley 4 Sons Cosnpany. Of To-
led0, for IS 90, COO. on construction
q Camp Sherman. OhfIllcothe.
A. Columbia. s. c.. against
Hardawsy Contracting Company,
Of Columbus. Ga. for 6.500. 900,
on the construction Of Camp Jack.
scn. Columbia. 8. c.
MORE SUITS TO FOLLOW.
Additional suits are to follow i'm.
mediately. II 10 understood. at Chi.
cago. involving the Camp Grant con.
tract at Rockford, ILL.,, and at At.
lanta, over the construction OF
Camp Gordon. in that city. A dozen
other suits will follow as soon ar
the department can get the papers
in shape. The suits will involve
construction Of q majority Of the
cantonments.
The Government seeks to recover
from q third to, in some instances
more than half the total cost Of the
cantonment construction. Camp Up
ton cost the Government S1S,s23, ,4s7
Camp Funston $10.024.147, CamE
Sherman $12.06s.242, and CamI
jackson $12.107.s43.
Padded payrolls. duplicated ma
terial bills. and duplicated freight
charges. are charged by the Gov
ernment. The cantonments were
built on the ost-plus basis, the
contractor receiving 10 per cent
over the cost Of materials, labor
and other charges a. profit.
WILL HASTEN TRIALS.
1t is alleged that cars of mate
y ioio "cic culppco " Ouc WALNUT
'ment and charged against it's con
struction and without being un
loaded were reshipped to another
camp and charged a second time
against its cost. It is alleged tina,
fake names were put on pay rolls
THE amounts sued for represen,
what those engaged in investiga
ton believe conservatively the Gov
ernment ought to recover" Attor
ney General Daugherty said yes
terday, adding:
What should be recovered vii
now be a matter for the courts Il
determine. Considering the fact thai
these cases take no precedence
Iover other cases in the courts, tn,
.over other cases in the courts, tn,
cases will be tried as soon a. al
preliminary questions are dispose<
iof and the courts will assign them
We will use all means to hastsa
trials"
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
Wife or Perfect
Cook Is Choice
Husband Faces
Spouse May File Cross Bill to
Eccentric MiIlionaire's
Divorce Suit.

NEW YORK. Nov. 24.-Eugene
Meurer. eccentric millionaire man.
ufacturer, Of Muskegon, Mich.
must choose between his wife and
his perfect cook" Miss Margaret
Wasserman.
That was the .ltimatum an
nounced today by Albert F. Kunze,
Chicago lawyer. Just before he in
tended leaving for the West. On
behalf of Mrs. Meurer, returned
recently from Europe broken in
health following the sudden an.
nouncement by her husband that
he was suing her for divorce,
Kunze said he would proceed to
Muskegon and file a cross bill
against Meurer, for divorce. Kunze
said It had been hoped to reach
an amicable settlement at a con.
ference in New York.
But his present whereabouts are
shrouded in mystery. Since Meurer
has not shown up. Kunze said, SC
the family could tell Meurer that
their once happy home could be re
established only IL Miss wasser
man were no longer permitted tc
juggle pots and pans in the kitch
en-. he intends to wait only a few
hours more before setting out fol-
Muskegon.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
ROYAL WELCOME
FOR WERRENRATH
Baritone Wins Applause at Re-
citaI in City Club Audi
torium.

A varied program ranging all the
way from the difficult compositions
of Brahms to the simplest melodies
of Arthur Penn was given last night
by Reinold Werrenrath in recital at
the City Club.
Werrenrath is always a welcome
visitor to Washington. Few artists
receive such a whole-hearted wei.
come to the Capitals hearthside as
the popular young baritone.
So the large and enthusiastic audi
ence that filled the auditorium of
the City Club resolved itself into a
sort of gigantic welcome home COM
mittee"
Werrenrath was never in better
trim. He radiated good humor and
his personality made itself felt from
the first number. His rich, mel
low, expressive voice had lost none
of its effectiveness.
The opening number was the
popular "Caro Milo Ben," Of Gui:
seppe Giordani. Another wistful
Italian song, "Che Fiero Costume, a."
which the program author trans
lated, What brave arrayr from the
pen of Giovanni Lagrenzi, won
much applause.
From the Italian group, VeiNen-
rath switched to a delightful Setting
of the old Irish song. "Over the
Hills and Far Away" written by
William Arms Fisher. The simple,
plaintive Scotch song "Roy's Wife
of Aldivalloch," followed.
Two German songs, "Von Ewiger
Liebe." by Brahms. and "Madchen
Nit dem Mundchen," by Franz, were
given next.
"Irmelin Rose" by Carl Nelson.
and "Silde we'd Nat hin Kolde." by
p. Lange-Muler were two Danish
songs which pleased the audience.
But it was In the group Of Eng.
lish and American offerings that the
real Werrenrath was heard. A de.
cidedly ornate trilogy by DENNIS
Taylor. New York music critic and
composer-"The Rivals "A Song
for Lovers" and THE Messenger
was the first of this group.
BY request. Werrenrath sang two
songs by Arthur Penn-"Smilin'
Through" and Sun and Neon"
The Wreck Of the Julie Piante." a
French Canadian dialect song whch
has recently found high favor
among singers in Washington, was
given with dramatic effect.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
Alleged Slayer of Bride
Arrested by Friends Tin

NEW YORK, Nov. 24.-James J.
Corbett, thirty years old, q chauf.
feur, who police charge. shot and
killed Mrs. Elsie Starace, a bride
OF four months, in the hallway Of
tenement here yesterday, was
brought back from White Plains
early this morning and locked up.
After the shooting yesterday,
Corbett, who was once a pugilist,
fled to Hawthorne, near White
Plains, and called On William Ford,
former fight manager. Corbett
appeared nervous and when Ford
read Of the shooting with which
Corbett's name was connected he
left the house and telephoned the
New York police.
Ford was advised to take Corbett
for q walk and at an appointed
place and time detectives arrested
Corbett.' When searched an auto
matte revolver with three sheels
missing was found in his possession
All Corbett would say was:
IT can't realize what I have
DONE"
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
Starts Move to Keep
Mayfield from Senate

Opposing the seating Of Earl B..
Mayfield. Senator-elect from Texas,
for his alleged affiliation with the
ku Klux klan, the Loyal Order of
Americans has circulated petitions
that have been signed by more than
a thousand persons, IL was an
nounced last night.
Lawrence O'Dea president Of this
anti ku Klux Klan organization, has
stated that he is in possession of
the names of all the members of the
Washington Chapter OF the Ku Klux
and that 1t numbers employees of the
Department of Justice. State De-
partment, Treasury Department and
many prominent local men among
its members here.
The LOYAL Order of Americ:Ns ICs
started a drive for 1000, 900 men,
bers. which it expects to obtain
within year. More than $4,000 are
said to have Joined to date.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
SiddOns Denies Immediate
Hearing of Oyster Suit

There will be no immediate trial
Of the case involving the estate OF
the late George M. Oyster. jr., aged
dairyman, who died at Atlantic
City, N. j., after a short honey.
moon with his young bride, Mrs.
Cecile Ready Oyster, now Mrs.
Cecile Shircliff.
Justice Sinddons in Equity Court
yesterday denied the motion Of Ed.
win c. Brandenburg, executor Of
the Oyster estate. for an immediate
trial Of the suit brought by Mrs.
Shircliff to set aside a contract be.
tween her late husband and Henry
N. Brawner, tr., whereby Brawner
was able to buy out Oysters in
terest in the dairy business. The
case will now come up in its reg.
ular order. -
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
Death Hovers Near as She Be-
gins 21st Day Of Hunger
Strike Protest.
SISTER ALSO IS WORSE
Annie, Who Collapsed In Vigil
at Prison Gates, Taken Z
to Hospital.
Bv Intsrn.sie.aI News Service.

DUBLIN, Nov. 34.-Mary Mac
Swiney. sister Of the late Lord Ma
yor Terence Macswiney. Of Cork.
who In entering the twenty.first day
Of her hunger strike in Mount Joy
prison, was reported tonight to Be
in critical condition and to be sink.
ing.
Annie MacSwiney. sister Of Mary.
who went upon hunger strike at the
gates Of Mount Joy prison q week
ago In protest against her sisters
detention, was a patient in a private
hospital tonight, where she was re-.
ported to be improved.
Annie MacSwiney's condition be-
came 80 bad from starvation and
exposure that her friends feared she
was verging upon delirium. They
decided to take her to a private
hospital. A group Of young Free
State soldiers started to carry away
Annie's mattress with the woman
upon 1t, but she became so violent
that friends interfered.
Arriving at the hospital Annie was
put to bed where 1t was found that
she had q fever and a bad attack
Of influenza. The nurses tried to
induce Annie to take some weak
beef tea, but she tightly closed her
lips and shook her head. She con-
sented, however, to swallow some
water. Afterwerd she slept.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
Kramer Says Southeast
Center Needs More Room

Need for larger and more ade-
uuate quarters for Southeast Com
nunity Center was pointed out by
Stephen E. Kramer. assistant sup
erintendent Of the District schools.
at a community meeting, held last
night. at Tyler school. Eleventh
street, near G. street, southeast.
DIR. George F. Bowerman. Dis
trict librarian. urged the children
to assist in making the new South
eastern branch Of the District pub
lie library a success. Miss Frances
s. Osborne, the newly ly-appointed IL
brarian. requested the children to
suggest books they desire.
Miss Erma A. Jordan. director of
the Pollyanna Club. gave a mono
logue entitled. Managing a Hus-
hand" Musical numbers were rem
dered by Paul Clifford and Lee
Kisler. Lunch was served. Mrs.
NJ. w. Davis was in charge.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
A|0DELSCHOO[
SYSTEM HERE,
IsREED'sPLEA
Future Head tf Hssss District
Committee Fasoes Calling
conyeatioa d Educators
WILL HELP WHOLE NATION
Says Universal Program WiIIl
Raise An Standards and Be !
Of Inestimabie vaIue 10 U. S.

'~Wsftors 10 washington would Be
more Impressed BY q disntfied buf1d-
ing the Nations Bureau Of Educa-
ton, acting as the headquarters of
q universal public school system.
than by an the magnificent marble
memorials In the Capital City"
This statement was made yester-
day by Representative Stuart Reed.
West Virginia, future Chairman of
the House District Committee, who
advocates q convention OF educators
to frame q comprehensive system
for the public schools Of the nation.
SEES MANY ADVANTAGES.
Advantages OF . universal public
school system are obvious, Reed
emphasized. He continued: Dif-
ferent localities excel in different
features Of education and are weak
in other departments. BY taking
the desirable features Of each sys-
tenn IL would be possible 70 frame
q daily program that would be
as near perfection as possible
It naturally follows that this
system should be put into opera
ton In the nations Capital a.
the model for othen to COPY.
It should not be expected. how
ever, that an this can be accom-
plished in a day. ChHdren must
be salvaged from the slufns and
underworld and after they have
been adopted by the city. the city
is under obligations to society 70
see that these children are cared
for properly. as well a. looking 70
their educational Advancement
At this time Washington 10 not
able to assume the Responsibilities
OF children guardianship. and this
fact has been demonstrated By the
failure Of the Chfldren's Board Of
Guardians to function properly.
Farming children out to strangers
ts not q satisfactory solution Of
the problem and the city's re-
sponability for she child does not
end by merely TRANSFERRING them
from their parents TO some one
else who may ill-treat them.
II viii be neces2ry first to
bring Washington up 70 a point
where IL may assume the respon-
sibility Of accepting the school syp-
tenn to be copied by other cities
and then make the system as per-
feet as possible
am not . theorist and have no
particular plan to put the system
into effect. ! am merely anxious
to assist in any manner the move
to bring all the educators together
in order that they may discuss
the problems Of education and de-
eide upon the means OF gfvinE the
District the best school system in
the world.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
Pastor Hangs Pal
OF First Convict
He Sent to Doom
Is Called Upon as Sheriff to
Execute Second Crimi.
nal.
BY International News Service.

Autcfh8thOnu4 ~Nc"B ocEVICc.
FORT MADISON. Iowa. Nov.
24.-For the second time during
his term OF office, the Rev. W. e.
Robb, pastor sheriff of Polk county,
today sprung the trap which swung
a man-a convicted murderer-into
eternity.
Orrie Cross, pal and accomplice
Of Eugene Weeks, whom the pas.
tor.sheriff hanged two months ago,
went to his death with a prayer
on his lips.
"whosoever sheddeth a mans
blood, by man shall his blood be
she'd" muttered the pastor, JUST
flying his part in the execution.
Cross never ffinched during the
ordeal. His only words on the scat
fold were:
They're taking pictures ou,
there"
Cross one request had been that
no pictures be taken Of him on
the scaffold.
Cross and Weeks were executed
for the murder of George Fosdick
Des Moines grocer.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
Too Much Hash Drives
College on Hunger Strike

MONTREAL, Que, Nov. "a
The students of the Presbyterian
College of Montreal have gone on
a hunger strike. 1t is all because
the authorities are serving too
much hash.
The students want ii eliminated
from the dining table. The col
lege authorities show no signs of
granting the request.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
Edna Hibbard, Actress,
Bride of ]. G.. Seager Jr

NEW YORK, Nov. 24.-Miss Edna
Hibbard. actress, and John C.
Seager jr., treaNlrer of the Seager
Steamship Company and son of John
c. Seager, of 44S Riverside Drive,
were married Sunday in Green.
wich, Conn.,, it was announced to-
day.
Only a few close friends Of the
couple were present at the wedding.
Mrs. Seager was last seen here in
Queen o. Hearts" and she expects
to continue her stage career soon
in "Gringo."
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
Prisoner Tortured by Many
Postponements Of Death
Day, Republicans Charge
NATIoNALIsTs ARE PITILEss
"Served Him Right" CaIIous
Comment Of the Leaders.
Called the Foe Of Collins
By DENIS O'CONNELL.
Universal Service.


DUBLIN. Nov. 24.-At a late hour
tonight, though outwardly quiet
Dublin II still on tenterhooks fear
ing reprisals following the execu-
ton Of Erskine Childers by the
Irish Free State this morning.
II Is thought that possibly the
execution Of Childers may have the
same effect as the previous axecu-
tions which led to a striking diminu-
tion of ambushing.
WIFE INFORMED.
An announcement by the publicity
department Of the Republicans to.
night states:
Childers' wife was informed at
s45 this morning that her hus-
band had been executed at z
o'clock.
Captain Childers was first told
to prepare for execution on Mon
day morning last. Later he was
informed that the date would be
Wednesday. On Tuesday at 10
O'Clock at night he was told that
he would not be taken out Wed
nesday.
Up to 10 o'clock Thursday night
he had not been informed what
time had been fixed for the ex-
ecution. Meantime he was moved
hourly from barracks to barracks.
He applied to see Rev. Dr..
Browne. Of Maynooth, or Father
Albert. These requests were re-
fused Finally he asked to see a
Protestant clergyman whom he
knew as a boy. This clergyman
was brought to him and was with
him when he died
The government officially an.
nounced tonight that eight men who
applied with Childers for writs of
habeas corpus had been sentenced
to terms Of from twelve months
to five years at penal servitude.
One was found not guilty.
NATIONALIST UNMOVED.
There was no weeping and no
sorrow IN Free State circles over
the execution of the insurgent
leader.
1T served him right" was the
popular verdict among Dubliners OF
all stations.
Sean McGarry, long friend of the
late Michael Collins, tonight said To
Universal Service:
Collins never trusted Childers
and never allowed him near the
inner quarters when the Irish
republican army was fighting the
Black and Tans. Eventually he
did succeed In entering the propa-
ganda department against the
wishes of both Collins and Arthur
Griffith.
Later Collins and Griffith de-
clined to become members of the
delegation to London on the treaty
negotiations II Childers was to be
a member. They eventually with
drew their objections provided he
was appointed IN a purely secre-
tarial capacity.
Republicans. apparently aware
that the execution of their leader
was imminent. made a big demon
stration in Dublin this morning
snipins and machine cunning the
national forces from many points.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25

line that the British were trying TO get rid Of
him, and the British government Is responsible
FOR his DEATH
The present Irish Free State is another name
for the British Black and Tan and there Is nothing
Irish about it. No real Irishman would have had
any hand Yin the execution of Childers. Only those
lrishmen in the service Of our enemy-England-
were responsible for his execution.
The execution means the end Of the Irish Free
State and the end Of England In SO far - she will
have any further domination of the country
ireland from now on will be 100 per cent 'Repub-
lican.
England is ON her last legs when she commits
such a dastardly crime against civilization, and
the rest Of the world through her action.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
AUTO DEALER SUES BOARD.

The District Commissioners have
been ordered by Justice Koch
ling In Circuit Court No. Q to an.
pear on December and show cause
why they should not reissue an
automobile operators permit to Sid
ney J. Monk. automobile dealer,
426 Eighth street northwest. Monk.
through Attorneys Peyser, Edelin,
and Peyser, claims the Commis.
sioners, without reason, revoked
his permit on July rs and have
since refused to issue him q new
one.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
Indorse Education
Department Plans.
By cssmspeifsa. New. Service.

DETROIT. Nov. 24.-Frank Cody.
superintendent Of Detroit's public
schools. today heartily indorsed the
proposed bin sponsored by Repre-
resentative Stuart r. Reed, Of West
Virginia. providing for a national
education department and q schecl
system which can be q model for
the entire nation.
IF the bill is adopted. the Dis
trict Of Columbia will have the best
school system In the United States, /"
said Superintendent Cody.
Washington. the Capital Of our
country and the national headquar-
tiers Of the National Educational
Association, should have schools
which represent the best in educa.
ton and should be the educational
Mecca for superintendent" Cody
said.
Charles L. Spain, deputy super
intendent of Detroit schools, also
approved the bill.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
DEATH WAS ACCIDENTAL.

Verdict Of accidental death was
returned by the coroner's jury yes.
terday afternoon In the case Of
Edward Joseph 1O'Donnell. 81 years
old. 4S0 L street southwest. whom
they found died from injuries suf-
fered when run down by an auto
mobile Thursday.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
sYRACUsANs FAVOR IDEA.

SYRACUSE, n. z. Nov. a.
Establishment OF a model school
system at Washington a. proposed
by Representative Reed was hailed
today as the salvation Of American
education by three OF Syracuse's
best-known educators-Dr. william
cuse University; DIR. Paul M. Paine.
director Of the city libraries. and
Prof. George C. Wilson, depart
mental head OF the department of
Journalism at the university,
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
Catholic women's

Louis County Catholic women's
vent Alumni.
During the war Mrs. Donovan
was State chairman of the woman's
section of the Liberty loan drives
and was vice president Of the st.
Louis County Welfare Board. She
also IL an officer in the Anti-Tu.
berculosis Society, a delegate on
the civic committee of st. Louis
and was recently appointed to the
governing board of the Spirit of
St. Louis" committee.
She is the wife of w. T, Dono.
van, president Of a st. Louis rail.
way supply concern.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
HUNTERS FIND BEARS THICK

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. Nov. "a.
hunters are return
inE from the woods OF Sullivan
county with stories Of exciting bear
chases. Bears appear to be un-
usually numerous in Sullivan
county this season.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
By JOHN WARD,

Secretary the Illinois State Council Of the American Association
for the Recognition of the Irish Republic
CHICAGO, Nov The execution of Erskine Chders the
Free State saed uphodng
cpes formerly advocated brings
measurable distance the end of this government Ireland
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
By FRANK P. WALSH,
LAWyer and friend of Eamonn de Valera

NEW YORK Nov 24.-The killing of scholarpatr
Erskne Ch sounds the death kne of the fraudulent and
misnamed Free responsible leaders
the tools Of the British Empire.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
Dublin Is In An Uprodr Fedring Reprisds For CLers

NERS. WILLIAM HENRY PICKFORD, for
IN merly pretty Helen Burch, peH knouH
IN WGshiH0ton, UiH iue in an afttc In Green
Utch village, haUing separated from her
lDealthy hnsbdnd, noU belieued to in Calf
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
By AUSTIN J. FORD.
Publisher Of the Irish World.

NEW YORK. Now 24EThe execution Of Erskine Chlders
indictment the Irish republicans framed
State His murdeers will be held
accountability crime whchsamps them the serve
attempt Ireland her
ancient status independent nation.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25

NEW YORK. Nov 2-The people of Ireland will rebel against
this deed feel the tension Iishmen Americans
here There thousands who
and fight for Ireland if the way opened.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
By PETER MacSWINEY,
ther of the late Lord Mayor of Cork.

NEW YORK. Nov. 24.-To it confirms the my
But the forever for kind of English
ernment in Ireland
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
Leads Catholic
Welfare Work

Civic, political and religious work.
er Is Mrs. w. T. Donovan, OF st.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
By Mrs. HANNAH s. sKEFFINGTON,

By Mrs HANNAH 8. SKEFFINGTON
Widow of Francis Skeffngon executed Porto Beo Barracks
1916.
NEW YORK. Nov. PA regard the execution of Erskine
Chiders He tried by a military tribunal
of To it the killing of q
Of The alleged by the Free State for his
der is only subtfuge the end Of the Free State
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
GIFTS THAT ARE GIFTS

Fine Watches, Diamonds, Chains
Chime Clocks. Brooches, Barpins
Pendants. Necklaces at very rea
sonable prices.
Goods Laid Aside for. Xmas.
Ramsay's Watch Shop
1918 f STREET N. w,
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
By JOHN F. FINERTY,

President American Association for Recognition of Republic
republic Chders fighting
England herself belgeren and shooting
Chders prisoner of illegal and actual murder 1t
than the American Association the
milton of the Irish Republic the republic until the fight
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25

Louis, W h o u
vice president Of
the N alto n a ]
Council Of Cath.
Ollie W o m e n,
which concluded
a five-day con-
vention here yes
terday.
Besides h e r
work with the
national organi.
sation, Mrs. Don
ovan IL an Off
Ger Of affiliated
local societies of
the council in st.
Louis. She also
is q member OF
the board of di.
rectors of the st.
The Washington herald., 1922-11-25
Childers Execution
Stirs Irish of u. S.
By Mrs. MURIEL MaeSWINEY,
Widow Of the late Lord Mayor Of Cork

The execution Of Erskine Chders will do TO cemer
friends of Ireland than anything that has taken place Il