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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1922-01-20

j. w. Pursley, who owns a tract of
land on the west shore of Osoyoos
lake, is wintering near Havillah and
caring for stock on place there own
ed by Eugene Hockett. He was in town
Saturday on business visit
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-09-21
Gas Fumes
Nearly Get
Mr.. Thomas

J. w Thomas, we'll known pro.
prietor OF the music and talking
machine establishment at PA
West King street. was made in
sensible late yesterday afternoon
at his place of business by the
fumes from a gas heater and saved
from more serious consequences
and perhaps a fatality by the
providential visit paid the store
by patron. A young man, seek
ing some repairs, entered the store
about $50 and not finding any one
in the place came out and spoke
of the incident to DR.. w. NJ Della
van. The latter was confident the
store would not be open and no
one there so the two reentered the
establishment and found Mr.. Thorn
as unconscious in the chair at his
desk in the rear of the room. He
was removed to the City hospital
and restored, afterwards being able
to return to his home.
Today he was able to come to
the store, but still felt the effects
OF the fumes to a certain extent
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-09-21
i. S. May Be Represented
In Near East Conference To
Be Held In Rome Or Venice
BY GEORGE r. HOLMES
!. NJ, s, staff Corresnondent


Washington. Sept. 21.-The Uni
ted States while holding strictly
aloof from the political sduabbles
and intrigues that have brought
Europe to the verge of another
war, probably will be represented
at the Near East conference soon
to be held in Rome or Venice. it
was said today in official quarters
"UnofficaI Observer"
The American representation.
however, would be confined solely
TO an unofficial observer" who
would take no direct part in the
conference itself, nor have any
power of commitment in behalf of
the American government.
Such observation would be main.
tanned entirely for the information
and guidance of this government
and would be conducted along the
lines followed by the American OBJ
server at the Genoa economic CON
ference last March.
Definite action in this prospect
probably will await the return to
Washington OF Secretary of State
Hughes, nov enroute from South
America.
If the conference is held in
Rome or Venice as indicated, it
was not improbable that Richard
Washburn Child, American Am.
bassador to Italy, will be designat-
ed
Ambassador Child was the Am
erican unofficial observer at Ge-
noa, and was said today to be thor
oughly familiar with the policy OF
the United States in these political
squabbles in Europe.
March Likely Representative
1t also was suggested today that
General Peyton c. March, who has
been touring the world since mis-
retirement as chief of staff of the
army few months ago, might be
utilized. in an observation capac-
ity. General March is now in Lon.
don and could be dispatched either
to Rome or Constantinople on suf-
ficient notice.
While the highest administration
official emphasized today the policy
Of the United States to have no
part in the embroglio growing out
Of the Turco-Greek war, it was,
nevertheless, recognized that the
Near East conference probably will
formulate important policies with
regard to keeping open the Straits
AS a growing maritime nation.
whose commerce is conducted on
the seven seas Of the world, the
United States has an interest il
maintaining free movement of ship
ping everywhere and any foreign
policies aimed at restriction Of
this freedom in Turkish or other
waters would be made the subject
of an energetic protest from this
government. For this reason if for
no other, officials believe the Uni
ted States should have an observer
at whatever conference is held.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-09-21
Hot Metal
Flies Into
Man S Eyes

Raleigh Finch, an electrician en-
ployed in the Encouragement OF the
electrical system at Blairton, Is in
the Kings Daughters hospital with
severe burns about the face and
arms and with both eyes in a Sc
rious condition. due to an accident
at Blairton. The young man, as
sisted by Frank Gambino and Rob
ert Sine, was endeayoring to solid
fly a pole that had been planted in
the customary hole for the purpose
Of supporting the wires. In order
to prevent any wayering babbit
metal had been melted and Mr..
Finch was in the act Of pouring it
around the pole when it evidently
came in contact with water. The
molten metal splashed up over Mr..
Finch's head and shoulders, a film
Of it coating both eyes. He was
brought to the Kings Daughters
hospital, where it is believed the
sight of the injured eyes can be
saved. The injured man came to
this section from Winchester. Sine
and Gambino escaped with a few
minor burns.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-09-21
FORD TO OPEN
Stops WHEN
COAL ASSURED
by ALLEN BENSON
!. NJ. s. Special Correspondent
(CopvrIoht 1922 nv 1. NJ. 81

Detroit Mich. Sept. 21.-Hehry
Ford will open his plants torhor-
row, 1t was announced today. =,
This was made known after A.,
long distance telephone conversa-
ton with Edsel Ford at Napoleon,
Ohio. who stated that revocation
OF order No. % by the Interstate
Commerce Commission would
make It possible for the Ford Com.
pany to reopen at once.
Detroit, Mich, Sept. 21.-Henry
Ford will reopen his plants hero
when--and not untIl-he receives as
surances that sufficient fuel will
be forthcoming to keep them in op.
Grafton.
This statement was made today
by the motor magnate, who said
that 1t might be a few days or
weeks before the requisite condition
will be met.
"The only thing can say Is that
the plants will not he kept idle any
longer than Is necessary" he add
ed.
Company officials said that sew.
eral hundred men have already
been returned to work at the High
land Park plant. but it was indl.
Gated that tho employment may be
only temporary. X,
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-09-21
TARIFF ACT OF 1922 GOES INTO EFFECT
At MIDNIGHT TONIGHT -CHAIRMEn or The
FINANCE, WAYS AND means COMMITTEES
And Others Present When Bill Is SgnedThe President Says
Bill Was Long In The Making Bu If Successful 1t viii
Be Greatest Progress In The Nations History.

Washington, Sept. 2t,--Presdent
Harding signed the new Republic
can tariff bill at TITO o'clock this
morning. The law will be known
oplcally as the tariff act OF 1929.
It goes Into effect at midnight to-
NIGHT
The bill was signed at the white
house in the presence OF Senator
McCumber. Republican. OF North
Dakota. chairman OF the Senate
finance committee. Representative
Fordney, Republican. OF Michigan,
the chlrman and other mebers OF
the House ways and means COM
mittee.
Fordney Keeps Pen.
The President affixed his sigma
ture TO the bill with a gold foun-
tain pen presented by Fordney,
which the Michigan Congressman
will retain as souvenir.
1.-THE bill was Iona IN the max
ing, the President Ia quoted as say
Ing after he had signed the meas.
ure. "but II we succeed as hope
we will succeed In making effective
the elastic provision OF the meas
ure. it will make the greatest con-
tributlon toward progress In tarln
making In the nations history"
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-09-21
PRESIDENT HARDING SIGNS The TARIFF Bill
mike BRESSLER TRIES TO HANG HIMSELF
IN CELL AT JAIL WITH Three SHOESTRINGS
TIED TOGETHER SAVED BY NEGRO PRISONER
William Morgan Without Knife To Cut Strings Chambers UF
And Undoes Knots With His Teetf-Bresser Is Examined
Today BY Lunacy Commission And Adiudged Insane.

Michael Bressler, aged about six
.ty formerly employed as track
man on the Baltimore and Ohio. but
whose mind became impaired be
cause Of physical ailments, attempt
ed to commit suicide by hanging in
the county jail Wednesday after.
noon. Fortunately his rash act was
frustrated and his life saved by Will
liam Morgan, a colored youth. Bres,
sler had secured three stout shoe
strings prior to being taken to jail
and yesterday afternoon he tied the
three together, looped one end about
his neck after attaching the other
end to the upper part of his cell,
and stepped off His plight was
noticed by three women prisoners
on the opposite side of the corridor,
who screamed and gave the alarm.
Jailer Jack and Turnkey Lord
were down nthe county searching
for portions of a moonshine still
supposed to belong to Howard Hen
sci and Mrs. Jack, unable to cut
down the prisoner, called in some
of the men neighbors. In the mean
time William Morgan, colored
youth on the same floor, obtained
access to the cell, clambered up be-
side the hanging man and undid
the knots in the shoe strings with
his teeth. This was the only man
ner in which the youthful prisoner
could accomplish the feat, as all
knifes or anything of similar char
aracter are taken from them when
they enter the institution.
Other men had arrived by this
time and Bressler speedily recover
ed. With the cunning of an insane
mind he hid the strings and when
searched declared he had thrown
them away, but they were after
wards discovered secreted in a
small hole. Bressler made the at
tempt shortly before o'clock and
tried it again about 4 o'clock. 1t was
found necessary to take away his
suspenders and remove anything
that might be used by him in an
other attempt and place a guard
over the man all night. This morn
ing he was brought before lunacy
commission and adjudged insane. He
will be sent to Weston for safe keep
ing.
Bressler has been a hard worker
and for years was employed on the
Baltimore and Ohio tracks. Some
time ago he submitted to minor
surgical operation and is said to
have insisted on leaving the hos
pital before he should have done so
and then failed to take proper care
of himself with the result.
He also grieved because OF not
being able to return to work. He fire.
uuently suffered excruciating pain.
He lived on Boyd avenue with his
venerable mother, Mrs. Julia Bres-
sler, who is more than ninety years
of age and utterly unable to take
care Of herself
The man, who has been acting
peculiarly of late. was taken into
custody Tuesday by officer Jacques,
who had been called to the house by
neighbers.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-09-21
LEAGUE TO
BANQT TONIGHT

Arrangements were completed to-
day for the annual banquet Of the
City League which will be held to-
night in the Y. NJ c. A. at seven
o'clock. A. Zimmerman, Jr, will act
as POSTMASTER. Music will be fur
nished by Whitacre's seven-piece or
chestra The principal address will
be made by Captain d. W. Shaffer.
The banquet will be served by the
Rosemont Class of the NJ. r..
Church, South, Sunday School.
Friends OF the league and members
are invited. Banquet tickets are
available at the Chamber Of Com.
merce office or from Mr. Zimmerman
III u cnntH narh
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-09-21
All England Raises Protest
Against War In Near East;
Delegation Calls On Premier

workers and Miss Margaret Bond
field, representing the women
workers.
Premier Lloyd George advised
the labor leaders that firmness is
necessary to insure peace. He be
lieved that the British policy
would be vindicated.
Il desire peace" said the Pre-
mier, "and l hope that the forth
coming conference will achieve it,"
Urges Troops Withdrawn
Thomas urged withdrawal of Brit
ish troops from Chanak on the Oar
danelles saying that "the British
government has not the right to
make war which is the matter of
concern to all the peoples of Eu-
rope" Thomas declared that world
unity is necessary in the present
critical times.
Miss Bondfeld told the Premier
that the women of Great Britain
will not countenance another war.
Protest Against War
Communications of protest aga
inst war are deluging Downing
street from church organizations.
The Evening News, one of the
so-called "Northcliffe papers is
clamoring or withdrawal of the
British forces from Chanak. This
paper claims that there is danger
of the whole British unit at Cha
max being wiped out if hostilities
break loose.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-09-21
France Is Rapidly Gaining Disfavor
In Her Game With Turks In Their
Efforts To Dominate All Of Europe
BY J. BART CAMPBELL,
|. N. S. Staff Corresnondent.

Washington, Sept. 21-France Is
playing dangerous game with the
victorious kemalist Turks, which is
rapidly increasing the disfavor with
which her efforts to dominate Eu-
rope as a military power are view
ed in the United States
This was the judgment today of
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, of Mas
sachusetts, chairman of the Senate
Foreign Relations committee, and
Senator Gilbert NJ. Hitchcock, of Ne
member
Condemn French Attitude.
Both condemned severely the
open understanding between a
Christian nation like France With
the Mohammedan kemal Pasha.
without which they declared the
Turkish commander would not have
dared to threaten an attack upon
Constantinople.
Senator Lodge deplored not only
the moral support accorded the
Turks by France, but the whole for
eign policy Of the French which APP
peared more provocative Of war
than of peace, recalling that not only
had the French parliament failed to
ratify the treaty Of Sevres by which
it was intended to virtually Danish
the Turks from Europe but that It
had not yet even indicated any in
tention of approving tho naval re
duction treaty agreed to at the
Washington arms conference.
Great Britain Is Right.
Both Lodge and Hitchcock agreed
that there has been no Justification
Of the French militaristic policy
between France and Turkey, and
they held that Great Britain was en-
tirely right in assuming the attitude
that the Turks must keep clear o.
the Dardanelles.
Are Pest and Curse.
The Ottoman Turks have been
In Europe since the fifteenth con
fury" said Lodge, in the day OF
their early Successes they were a
scourge to Europe and Christendom
In the long centuries Of their decay
they have been the pest and the
curse Of Europe, the source OF in
Vulnerable work. the executioners
in countless massacres.
Good Fighters And Soldiers.
"The Turks are brave soldiers
and good fighting men, but there
praise must stop There is not one
word to be said in Hefense OF the
Turks as rulers. Wherever they
have trodden. trade, industry COM
merce, the arts and civilization have
withered away.
"They have prayed upon the
jealousies and controversies Of the
Christian nations of Europe. They
have been the cause OF many wars.
The massacres of which they have
been guilty almost surpass belief
and Indignation They have been a
curse to modern civilization. Like
a pestilence they have breathed
forth contamination and ! trust we
shall soon see the last Of them in
Europe"
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-09-21
Peace Or War To Be Decided
At Turkish Council Meeting
To Be Held In Smyrna Today
(By International News serVloe.0

icy International News Servloe.l
Athens, Sept. 2t.-Final decision
as TO whether the Turkish Nation
alsts shall go to war against the
mighty British Empire Ia to be de
cided at a Turkish council at Sym.
rna today presided over by Musta-
ph1 Renal Pasha, president of tho
Angora assembly and Commanderin-
chief of the Turkish army, accord
ing to advices from that city.
The council, composed Of Ke.
mails military and political advis
ers is considering the British de
mands that the Turks remain out.
side of Europe and refrain from vic.
lation OF the neutral zone contain
ing Constantinople) pending the de-
cision of the Near East conference.
Britain also seeks guarantees for
the safety of Christians.
While the French high commits.
sioner at Constantinople, General
Peele has advised the Turks against
the warlike move against the Brit
ish, some Of the heads in the ma.
tionalist army inflamed by the vic.
tory over the Greeks, are insisting
that the Turks move against Con
stantinople in hope OF forcing an
entrance in European Thrace before
consenting to an armistice.
The pro-war leaders among the
Turks are counting upon assistance
from Red Russia and also the Mos.
lem population in India and Egypt
In the meantime the Greek army
Ia making preparations to defend
Thrace and cooperate with the
British military forces If stronger.
The strategy of the Turks is ap.
parent. They wish to gain foot
hold in Europe before the peace
conference opens when they will de-
mand call the territory under con.
troll OF Turkish military forces"
There are still 100000 Christians
upon the coast Of Asia Minor whose
lives would be imperillcd il war
broke out between the Turks and
British They are in dire distress
and it is understood that King Con.
stantine has contributed to fund
for their relief.
me BRUSH Minister AT AthenS IS
reported to have advised the Greek
government that Britain may need
the assistance Of the Greek army
for defense Of the Straits.
General Plymenaces, commander
Of the Greek-Tracian army, has
ople, the Thracian city demanded by
Their Turks as one condition 70
established headquarters at Adrian
peace.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-09-21
Awaken To
Find Home
In Flames

Aroused by the odor of feathers
burning. presumably in the bed tick
on which he was sleeping, Simon
Basore. and his sons. near Baxter,
this county. awoke about o'clock
this morning to discover their home
an inferno of flames. The sleepers
were driven forth scantily clad and
the only articles saved were a shot
gun and a Victrola they could more
easily grab up in their flight. The
house and remainder OF its contents
were entirely consumed. The origin
Of the fire Is believed to have been
due to a defective chimney, super.
induced by hot fire necessary yes
terday In the stove in order to boil
apple butter.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-09-21
THOMPSON RESIGNS
AS CHAIRMAN or
COUNTY DEMOCRATS
Business Activities Cause
Chairman To Quit Post.

AT meeting Of the Democratic
Executive Committee for Berkeley
county, held yesterday in the offices
Of Attorneys A. c. McIntire and r. f.
Watson, Lewis H. Thompson, for the
past two years chairman of tho
committee, rendered his resignation,
and former Mayor Cleveland NJ
Seibert was elected in his stead
Mr.. Thompson's resignation was
brought about chiefly because of his
numerous business connections. be-
ing president Of the Martinsburg
Fruit Exchange, vice-president Of
the Shenandoah Valley Bank and
Trust Company, leading merchant
OF the city, and last, but by no
means least, president Of the best
Glass D baseball outfit in five states
The retiring chairman intends to
continue working in the interest of
the Democratic party and IS quite
optimistic over the outlook for the
coming election. He does not in
tend to resign as a member OF the
congressional committee in this dis
trict.
Mr., Seibert was chairman of the
committee prior to his being made
chief executive Of Martinsburg. Al
though quite young he is a veteran
politician.
Democrats Of this city claim the
selection of Mr.. Seibert means that
there is absolute harmony in the
ranks Of the party in the Second
District and that Mr.. Seibert, who
was defeated for the congressional
nomination in the district by r. E.
L. Allen, of Morgantown, with the
other workers of the party, will
work for the Morgantown mans
election in November.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-09-21

Asheyille. \. e, Sept. Oval
ter p. Brooks. a former deputy
sheriff was sentenced to 10 years
in the penitentiary here today fol-
lowing his conviction on charges
Of having slain Laurens West and
Emory Lance July Is, last. Two
sentences aggregating two scora
years were imposed
Flint Mich, Sept. 1.-Two wo-
men and a boy were instantly kill
ed today when the automobile in
which they were riding was struck
by a southbound Michigan Central
passenger train on the state road
Just north Of st Charles. The dead
are Mrs. Arthur Gage and her
twelve year old son and Mrs. ]. C.
Lewis, all Of Chesanlng.
Washington, Sept. 21.-Defeat of
the soldier bonus bill following
President Harding's veto will make
it easier for the treasury depart
ment to 20 through with its pro,
gram Of meeting the financial
needs of the government, officials
declared today Secretary Mellon,
it was stated, now believes the
government will encounter less diff
fcuIty in refunding that part Of
the public debt bearing short ma
turtles.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-09-21
NOTICE 10 LiAsONs.

A special meeting Of Equality
Lodge No. A. will be called at $50
P. NJ, Thursday, September II for
degree work. Bro. | Wade Coffman,
Grand Lecturer, will be present. All
Masons in good standing are urged
to be present. BY order of
j. w. KASTLE. JR..
8 90 1p ct Worshipful Master
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-09-21
ANNOUNCER EMIT

Our store will be closed from 6
o'clock Friday evening until Monday
morning, on account Of Jewish Holt
day. Store will remain open Mon
day night unit. 10 o'clock.
E. CARRIERS Specially Shop,
147 North Queen Street.
90 ct In
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CIDER APPLES WANTED

We are buying Cider Apples at
the highest market price, in large
or small quantities, and paying cash
FOR same. Call
CUMBERLAND VALLEY FRUIT
PRODUCTS co.
~ In -
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TO THE PUBLIC

On account Of Jewish Holiday
this store will be closed from s
O'Clock Friday evening until Mon
day morning. Our store will re-
main open on Monday night until
10 O'Clock.
1p 1t FINES
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT,

Our store will be closed from s
P. NJ. Friday until Monday at S a
NJ, owing to Hebrew holiday.
THE HUB THE HUB
Q 10 2ts In
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-09-21
COAL

We have Just received ! car Of
good lumpy run Of mine coal
=. x. HALL
IIousefurnishing3 and Coal.
. II II cod II
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-09-21
APPLE SHIPPERS

Ship your cars to Roush Bros,
Clarksburg. w. Va. Bulk our Spe-
ciality. Honest Dealing and prompt
returns. Reference West Virginia
hank here. 8 IL g. Up I'd
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MEN WANTED

Laboring work on Winchester
pike. between Inwood and Bunker
Hill or at Virginia line. $3.50 per
day Report to H. c. Gather on
work. 918 Up Ct
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-09-21

The Alpha Bible Glass OF Christ
Reformed Sunday School VIII hold
an exchange in l.. L. Bentz's jewelry
store Saturday, Sept. %. beginning
~ l p. m. 8 81 Up 2tF
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-09-21

W. B. Clendenning, the Bunker
Hill merchant, was in town today
Samuel N. Boehm, Of the Per.
lection Garment Co.'s in Balti-
more today on fraternal business.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-09-21
ATWOOD SUITS s24.75.

Tailored-toyour measure, and
goodly choice Of fabrics, too. Other
suits range in price up to $500
Book your order at once. Q 81 2t Up
JOHN w. DEAN co
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PAIR OF PANTS FREE

With each tailored-to-measur
suit at $3o75 Very newest suit
ings. 9 81 ct Up
JOHN W. DEAN co.
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DODGE BROTHERS DODGE
Touring, good shape,
The Union Sales Company, Inc.
, 1t
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-09-21
BY DAVID NJ. CHURCH

!. n. S. Staff Correspondent
London, Sept. 2t.-Chief OF
the issues which threaten the
proposed Near East peace con-
ference were outlined here today
as follows:
I. The demand Of the Tur-
kish nationalists that they occu-
py eastern Thrace pending the
outcome of the parley.
2. Refusal of the Allies to
Invite Russia to the conference.
3. Reluctance of the British
to allow the Greek army to re-
tire from Thrace.
a. lnsistence of the British
that French and italian troops
no matter how few, stand with
the British as defensive
force" along the Turkish Straits.