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The Washington times., 1922-10-13
HURST KILLING !.
SUSPECT LAYS
ARREST T0F0E
They Might Hang This Kill
ing on Me Through Preju-'
dice" He Says.

PARKsLEY, ya. Oct. 13.-'
Mark w. Sissler, arrested with his
wife in connection with the muir
der Of Jesse ]. Hurst, wealthy
business man and farmer, has
asked the police to investigate his
neighbors. He denies he had any
thing to do with the killing OF
Hurst ard irti~,st" - -hr = i'e
bent as much effort In investi-
satin., ot.-er peop.e as r.Ney ave
investigating him and his wife,
they might find the real slayer.
"They might hang this murder
on me-" he said, "but II they do
it will be done through prejudice
and nothing else"
Feeling AGAINST Sissler is strong
on the Eastern Shore.
Letters Indicate Row.
Letters from Sissler's wife to rela.
tives have come into possession Of
the authorities showing what officers
believe may give an additional mo-
IlV6 IOT u TOW UtIWSch OiSSiCi uhe
Hurst. Sissler admits that he and
Hurst were engaged in the bootleg
business and that they had had some
The accused served a term in Jail
and II was while he was confined that
Mrs. Sissler wrote letters In which
reference is made to Hurst.
Sissuer claims to have been a for.
mer member of the Norfolk police de-
partment under former Chief Purnell.
Records do not show that q man OF
that name was ever in the Norfolk
department. He also claims to have
been at one time a special agent OF
the Seaboard Air Line. ~.
Investigation of Sissler's record
IL being made half way across the
country to determine what his pre-
vious reputation has been.
Three brothers Of Hurst have
placed the investigation in charge Of
J. T. Branch, Of the Branch National
Detective Agency, Norfolk. whose
blood hounds found the trail leading
from where Hurst's body was found
to Sisters rooms over Hurst's store.
Mr.. Branch declared. before leav.
ing for Accomac to continue his in
vestigation that relatives Of Hurst
had given instructions to go to the
bottom Of the case no matter who
might be involved. He had inter-
viewed Sissler. he said, In the jail
and the prisoner had admitted hav-
ing been in one shooting affair in
Alexandria some time ago.
Sissler, Mr.. Branch added, told
him to look into the activities Of
certain neighbors> whom he named.
"You might be able to hang this
(the murder) on to me-" Sissler told
him and Sheriff Of Accomac. the
detective quoted the prisoner. p
So far as can be learned Sissler
was never in any trouble In Halifax
county, Commonwealth Attorney
White. Of Accomac. has been in.
formed. j., f., <
The only time this name appears
on the records there In when he was
married several years ago.
Sissler Is between thirty.five and
forty years old and Is a heavily
built man.
Hurst was struck on the head with
the castiron box Of q wagon wheel
hub. ..@...
Mr.. Branch said he had six opera
tives working on the case, including
several checking up Sisslere's record
in the South and middle West.
A special grand jury and a cor.
oner's jury will convene at Accomac
Courthouse tomorrow morning at .
o'clock to continue Investigation Of
the Hurst murder.
The Washington times., 1922-10-13
TWO OFFICIALLY DEAD
SOLDIERS IN REUNION

SYRACUSE. Oct. 13.-Harry Da.
Wis. of Canastota, who, according to
Government records. died OF wounds
In France, and George Gephart. from
Ohio. killed In action, according TO
same records, buddies In the 14sth
Infantry, met by accident here and
held reunion all their own.
Davis saw a familiar-looking man.
He looked like Gephart. but Gep.
hart he remembered. was killed.
The other man looked at Davis and
a flash Of recognition came into his
eyes.
DAVIS, 1t appears. was wounded
and in a hospital. German aviators
bombed the place and he was among
the patients believed dead. 1t was
only when a burying party heard
him groan that he was saved. BY
that time he had been listed as dead
Gephart had been left for dead on
the battlefield, but was picked uL
and found to be alive. He recovered
II hospital. His wounds rendc- I'd
him dumb.
The Washington times., 1922-10-13
Announcement!

The doe Brown school Of Dancing
will be open ~ usual from 10 .. m:
Miss June Taylor viii be In charge,
MT. Brown win give his personal et-
tention from 70 10 p. m. HOS n. y.
AVE. n. w.
The Washington times., 1922-10-13
LITTLE TABLETS CON-
TANNING BUCHU WILL
PROMPTLY RELIEVE
KIDNEY AILMENTS

Buchu, in connection with
stone root, uva ursi, juniper
berries, aloes, potassium. nitrate
and capsicum form a combina-
ton of great merit in the treat.
ment of kidney disorders such
as backache. weak kidneys. in
flammation of the bladder, scald-
ing urine and other urinary
troubles. The combination lis In
the form of a pleasant to take
tablet called "Buchu Buttons"
These buttons are not a new
preparation, but one of tried and
proven worth, 1t Is a formula
carefully worked out and thor.
oughly dependable. containing
those medicines which have been
successfully used in the treat.
ment of kidney tyoubles for
many years. A package Of
Buchu Buttons costs but soc.
- Get 1t at Peoples
Drug Stores
The Washington times., 1922-10-13
7" SCHOOL or DRAFTING
GRADUATES SIX, PUPILS

Diplomas were awarded at the
"Y" last night by the Washing
ton School OF Drafting of the
Young Mems Christian Associa
ton to Miss Helen M. Varney. e
z. Boyer. p. c. Hickey, J. !. Ma
ioney. c. A. Johnson, and Guy
Pomp. .
Werner A. Mueller was elected
president OF the student body OF
the Washington Preparatory Schoo
II the "Y" yesterday. N. A. Gray
was chosen vice president; Mis-:
Esther M. Heiges, secretary, anc
Abraham Sacks, treasurer.
The Washington times., 1922-10-13
DYE ANY GARMENT
OR DRAPERY WITH
eDlAMoND DYES"

Buy Diamond Dyes" and follow
the simple directions in every pack
age. Don'tA wonder whether you
can dye or tint successfully. be
cause perfect home dyeing is guar
anteed with Diamond Dyes even
~ You have never dyed before.
Worn, faded dresses, skirts, waists
coats. sweaters, stockings, .drap.
cries, hangings, everything. become
iike new again. Just tell your
druggist whether the material you
wish to dye Is wool or silk. or
whether 1t Is linen, cotton. or
mixed goods. Diamond Dyes never
streak. spot, fade or run.-Adver-
tisement. l.
The Washington times., 1922-10-13
BURROUGHS ASSOCIATION
TO HOLD MEETING TONIGHT

The officers Of the newly or.
ganized John Burroughs Parent
Teacher Association will hold their
first meeting. tonight at the school
to map out q program OF work for
the ensuing year -,
Mrs. J. Marion Casteli Is presi.
dent, Other officers are: First vice
president. Mrs. All. Oliver; second
vice president, Miss Alice May
Clayton. principal OF the, school
secretary, Mrs. N. J. BrumbAugh
treasurer. Mrs. Rosella Cole.
Meetings will be held at the
school on the second Thursday oi
each month. - :
The Washington times., 1922-10-13
Dudley FIELD MALONE N
TALK WITH LLOYD GEORGE

LONDON, Oct. 13.-Dudley Field
Malone. prominent New York and
Paris attorney, discussed Anglo
American relations with Premlsr
Lloyd George In a private confer
ence at Downing street yesterday.
Malone, who Is sailing for New
York on the George Washington to-
day. refused TO disclose the, exact o.
tails of his conversations with the
premier. but II Is understood that the
CHIEF topic Of the talk was the pres
'ent attitude Of America toward Eu-
rope.
The Washington times., 1922-10-13
BRITISH WILL TEST
DAUCHERTY RULING

SOUTHAMPTON, England, Oct.
ls.-The English liners scythia and
baltic sailed for New York yester.
day with their cafes filled with the
customary quantity Of liquors. de.
spite the American ruling that no
ship carrying liquor will be allowed
toenter an American port. Officials
OF the shipping lines said they would
make q test case Of the Daugherty
ruling.
The foreisn office IL preparing d
note to, Washington sayiag Great
Britain wfll not allow the United
States TO search ships flying the
English flag outside Of the three-mils
limit. - . ...
The Washington times., 1922-10-13
Authorizes Bond Issue.

The Interstate Commerce Commits.
sion today authorized the Louisiana
and Arkansas railway to issue $470.-
600 Of first mortgage 5 per. cent gold
bonds. .sa
The Washington times., 1922-10-13
c. A. r. Gets Camp Report.

Kit Carson Post, G.. A. r. last
night heard reports from the dele.
cation that attended the recent
national encampment Of the Grand
Army In Des Moines. The reports
were made by Commander John L.
McElroy, John Middleton, j.. r.
Reed and Robert Armour.
The Washington times., 1922-10-13
Railroad to Issue Bonds.

Authority was, given to the
Buffalo. Rochester and Pittsburgh
by the Interstate Commission to
issue $4,6O0.000 of consolidated
mortgage bonds. The bonds are to
be sold at not less than SS per
cent OF par and accrued interest.
The Washington times., 1922-10-13
Sore Throat or Mouth

You should keep the throat and mouth
clean and healthy. Any disease that
attacks the canal through which must
pass the food we eat, the beverages we
drink-and the very air we breathe is .
serious matter. Why neglect Sore Throat
or Sore Mouth when TONSlLINE
makes it so easy for you to get relief
TONSILlNE is especially prepared for
that one purpose. TONSILlNE
does its full duty-you can <1
depend upon it. Keep a bottle
in the house-where you can get
1t quickly when needed. Csc. I'd
and 60c. Hospital Size, SI.OO, NJ
Your druggist sells TONSILINE. "a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-25

plau. VIII be made to purchase
6ulI."-EiIensburg Evening Record.
.Exploiing face cream starts
blaze which burns up the Dellar
Barber supply Co.
Tell this 20 your wife the next time
she obiects TO your smoking In bed
The city is planning 20 build zoe
lightweight. speedy street cars. In
which case we may get rid OF some
OF these cootie cars.
THEY PROBABLY MEAN SHIRTS
sign IN a Third Ave. window. Upstairs
Garment shop"
Personally we never could under
stand why they don't sell these one
man cars and equip all lines with
motorcycles with side cars.
Tn. rrarIsman Jumped about foot
Each time the gun exploded;
But once his jump t1as az ~ pd'"'
The derH thing tcnsH't loaded.
plan OF congressman 70 award
medals TO soldiers refusing bonus has
been defeated. Probably on account
OF the metal shortage.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-25
Not Old Man,
Says Fiance
of M Mathilde
Photo by Price a
Carter, Star staff
Photographers

RASLE, Switzerland. Feb. 25.
You can say that I'm not an old
man OF 81" said Max oser.
laughing. today. in his first in-
terview with an American news
paper correspondent.
The livery stable proprietor
who is to marry Mathilde Nc
Cormick finally was brought 10
bay in the directors room OF a
large corporation here. and con-
scented Co be interviewed by the
United Press.
The correspondent found os-
or a robust, stocky man. with a
well.knit figure. supported upon
slightly curved cavalry legs. He
has neatly brushed black hair.
sprinkled slightly with gray. and
"a close-cropped black mustache.
His manner Is that OF well.
trained cavalry officer.
oser's English is better than
that of many native Chicagoans.
Attircd in blue serge suit. set
off by lavender spats. the horse.
man presented quite stylish fig
urc.
lie smiled fondly rs he spoke
OF his young fiancee.
Miss Mccormick is a real out
door GIRL" he said. "She loves
the open air. the countryside
animals.
"Why. she would rather live
here than anywhere else.
'She Is not like the regular So
ciety girl. She does not care for
dancing or teas. or going around
like that"
II was curious that Max's Eng
llsh was most fluent when he
was speaking OF Mathilde.
II think our marriage viii be
some time in the summer" he
said. probably here. | expect
her TO arrive with her father,
apd"-with a decisive gesture
"rll bo on dock when she ar
rivcs."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-25
ASKS 1O-YEAR
EUROPE TRUCE
Lloyd George viii Propose
Plan to French

EoULoGSE. France. Feb. -. -
Lloyd George. in his private confer
ence with PREMIER roincarc. which
began here this afternoon. win pro
pose io.year truce In Europe. u
was learned today.
The British premier has plan for
limitation OF land arvnaments some
~ha, similar 10 the Washington PRO
posais OF Secretary of state Hughes
concerning navieE. which he VIII
urge upon Poincare II initial convcr'
saiions which deal with the Genoa
conference are successful
Britirh experts who are here with
Lloyd George. but not taking part In
the conference. confirmed tho fact
that tho British premier has an am
bilious scheme 20 promote European
peace and rcconstruction which is
based on q i0.year truce.
French experts said that N Lloyd
George counted upon French army
reductions as a basis for the scheme
he would be disappointed, for Poin-
care would never agree TO that.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-25
OBENCHAN
CASE DRAGS

los ANCEf.EfN Cal. Feb. 25.--
The state exE>clI 90 complete its
case egainst Madaiynne Obenchain.
charged with completely In the mur.
der OF John Bolton Kennedy, by Wed
nesday. II was announced today by
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Asa
Keyes.
Monday the jury viii visit the lone
~ Beverly Glen cottage. scene OF
the murder. and the mouth OF Santa
Monica canyon, where Charles A..
Summar, leading states witness. will
be asked to illustrate how he saw the
car he says bore Arthur Burch 70 the
scene of the murder.
Following Keyvs' announcement
that the states evidence would be
completed Wednesday. Attorney Jud
II. Rush, Madalynne's counsel, stated
that once started. 1t would require
from 10 days 10 three weeks TO pre-
sent defense testimony.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-25
LAW'I0N
DEATHS
PROBED!
Ring,
Pushes Tentacle
Into Fort, Caus-
ing Tragedy

Win two Fort I.awt0u soldIer8
dead from overdoscs Of msgp1,lne.
Col. Oscar J. Charles. ccmmand-
ing the station. was preparing
to take drastic action Saturday
10 break up the dopcsmuggling
ring whose activities resulted in
the tragedy.
The two men. James L. Twfddy.
private In the 21st infantry. and VII
liam l.. Dodds. private In the 5Stb
infantry. died Thursday night. but
their deaths were kept secret until
Saturday
The ner. both OF whom were in
the guardhouse. were found dying In
their cell Thursday. Pulmotors were
rushed TO the fort in an effort 70
resuscitate them. but all efforts
failed and they never recovered con
sciousness..
Even before the men were dead a
court of inquiry had been assembled
by Colonel Charles TO determine how
the narcotics were smuggled in to
the prisoners.
Alfho the findings Of tlsc hoard
are being kept secret, Il Is hint
ed that evidence has been found
Of an international dope ring
which has pushed one Of Its ter
tacles into the heart OF the mill
tary reservation. i'm spite Of the
most vigilant precautions.
An analysis OF the morphine found
in the mems stomachs is being made
TO determine whether the dope was
adulterated or whether the men de.
libra;ely took an overdose in an ef-
fort TO commit suicide.
The military authorities are co cp-
Grating with state and federal Off
cials in the investigation. and arrests
are expected. In the event any sol.
diers are found TO be implicated in
the smuggling they win be tried by
general court martial. which would
have the authority to impose 10
years Imprisonment.
Twiddy was charged with desertion
and had been tried by general court
martial. lie was awaiting sentence
al the time OF his death Dodds was
charged with stealing pistols and was
also awaiting sentence OF a general
court martial. Twiddy's home was in
Campbell. Tex, while Dodds' home
was in Denver. Colo. Both are said
to have been addicted TO the use or
narcotics.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-25
TAYLOR STORY
BRANDED FAKE
Detroit Forger Begs Police
Not to Hang Him

DETROIT. Feb. 25.--Harry N.
Fields, who claims 10 know details
OF the staying OF william ID. Taylor.
Los Angeles movie director. today
declared he had not told half OF the
story.
Il win not tell the true story OF
Taylor's murder until I am prom.
iscd by Prosecutor Lee Woolwinc
that he will not hang me-" Fields de.
ciared.
lie apparently broke down while
police quizzed him regarding defecIs
In his original story.
Police were still skcpticai OF Fields
sclfproclaimcd knowledge OF how
TAYLOR was slain.
Fields then admitted that two OF
the names he had given the police as
accomplices In the murder were
imaginary. ono OF them was that Of
"A famous picture stnr.
lie said he would not divulge any
further information until guaranteed
that he will not hang.
Several OF the statements made by
Fields have proved unfoundod.
In fact. his story has not been
borne out In the most important par.
ticulars and statements which did
check with the evidence were minor
matters which anyone acquainted
with the inside affairs of the Los
Angeles drug ring might be able to
make without having any definite
knowledge OF Taylor's murderer.
Authorities here have como to the
belief that Fields. who is awaiting
sentence on a charge OF forgery. has
framed the story In order TO he taken
TO Los Angeles. where he could be
freed on writ and II would he i'm.
possible TO return him 90 Detroit for
his prison sentence.
Fields has embelished his story
each day and given new evidence
which, IL true. would be of major i'm.
portance. His latest story connects
a famous film actress" with the
actual murder party. officials stated.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-25
Candidates FOR POISON
IVY CLUB
The coofie who Is always
throwing lighted cigaret stubs
into the office waste-paper
basket.

Cargo OF Booze is Seized Off BoS.
ton. n."--Newspaper headline.
The Boston r. ". 7. party?
We we're at the Seattle Art Clubs
annual ball last night and we couldn't
determine whether sofno OF the
young dancers we're going to. or com
ing from. bed.
4 lot OF visitors were dressed as
artists. smockery2 Yes, by Tam!
sNsmne~. oommer. why does that
rnsn write things like that
"sh-h.h, flsrencei Perhaps he
has a widowed mother to suppor!
he. Are you marriedF
She: That's my buslnessY
lie: How'g buaness2
Thomas A. Edison says he expects
uurn 10 Last Page. Column u
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-25
Mabel Normand Is
Now Recovering

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25.--Mabel
Normand Is recovering rapidly from
n serious attack OF influenza and viii
soon he able 10 leave her bed. the
Mack Scnnett studios. who are In di.
rect touch with the actress Altadena
home by private wire. announced TO.
day.
Miss Dale Fuller. former member
OF Mnbeis company In the Keystone
days. Is reported dying OF double
pneumonia resulting from influenza
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-25
Bad Weather
for Wedding
of Princess

LONDON. Feb. c5.--Snow and
rain were predicted for Princess
Marys wedding day by the Off
cial forccaster.
Wedding gucs,s who have pro
cured gorgeous costumes for
what promises 20 be the most
colorful pageant OF modern times
are downcast by the announce
fnent that "A storm. with slcct,
snow and drizzies, viii strike
London next Monday or Tuesday.
The royal wedding viii be in
Westminster Abbey next Tues
day.
A magnificent scmi.private dis
play OF part Of the wedding gifts
received by the princess was held
yesterday In buckingham palace.
Jewels valued at more than
$4,000. 900 were on display and
these were only "A small part of
the total gifts which have been
received. a spacious room at tho
palace was crowded with rare
treasures. Diamonds. sapphires,
cmoralds. pearls. silver and gold
articles and priceless antiques
WED for attention.
Countless tiaras, necklets.
bracelets and brooches have been
sent from every land. King
George gave the princess three
magnificent pieces with sap
phires and diamonds intermin-
gled. Queen Mary gave a brooch,
a huge sapphire surrounded by
diamonds. The prince OF Wales
sent n sapphire and diamond
bracelet. Queen Alexandra's gift
was necklace OF pearls and
cmcrnlds. The duke OF York and
Princes Henry and George gave
a sapphire. and diamond ring.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-25

Mrs. Blair. who was one OF the
mothers who went before tho school
board to fight the effort to ban teach
er. who; smoke from the new Roose'
veit high school characterized the
whole campaign ss camoufiagr. fos-
tered by Frank v. Cooper. superin-
tendent OF schools.
Cooper has pulled the wool over
the wornen's eyes and gained control
OF the parentTeacher association"
she charged. The officers council
no longer represents the PIT. Ait
represents Frank u. Cooper.
"Thi, smoke campaign u ~r-
aefiy what the name inipiic---
Just SMOKE. Nobody ever ex.
peeted u 10 result In anything
except to cause . lot of disturb
anee. IN The midst Of which the
tcaci,ers' salaries could he raised
without anyone noticing u.
You know. whenever the picador
wishes TO drive his lance he gets
chulo to wave a red rag. and does
his work while the red r3g W dis
tracing tho attention Of his victim.
when a politician wishes 20 put over
something big he brings forth false
issue. and when Mr.. Populacc gets
thru chasing the red rag he finds
the lance IN HIS shoulder.
The teacher smoker. Politics
just politics. No sensible
mother cares whether a teacher
smokes or not--of course. we
don't want smoking in The class
room-but that has never even
been threatened.
Here's the real issue: Tho grade
teachers are up for a new raise In
salary, on the premise that they
should be paid as much ss high
school instructors. I do not wish TO
pass on tho right or wrong OF this
premise--but when this happened be.
fore the high school teachers came
back and won raise for themselves
on the dIfferentlal.
"And it's an established fact that
the Seattle grade teachers pay Is
already the highest in the United
States.
I'm 1915 the Seattle schools rated
first In the United States with n
salary expenditure OF sl33.o33 a
month and an attendance OF 35,55f.
In 1921 the monthly salary was
s35t.3f0 with an attendance Of 42.ess.
In other words. the attendance in.
creased 26 per cent. while the salary
list went up 1856 per cent. And. In
tho same time. tho standing with the
Sage commission had fallen off TO
sixth.
"Now about the part the PIT.
A. had In this. We old Parent
Teacher Officers have fought In
vain during the last year against
Superintendent Cooper injecting
into our association officers who
are not Of us or with us.
"a couple OF months ago Mr.. Coop
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-25

Portland has the lowest meat prices the Pacific
Coast
Yesterday The News wired Seattle. San Francisco
and Los Angeles for current retail meat prices
Compare these prices with Portland prices in the
appended table.
The figures here given were obtained from num-
Der of shops in each city For instance note that lamb
chops in Los Angeles cost from 40 to 20 cents. The
70-cent quotation from fashionable meat shop.
but lamb chops could not be obtained in Los Angeles
under 40 cents, whereas the price of chops in Portland
ranged from 25 to 81 cents
The extremely low cost Of boiling beef in Portland
is as matter of fact bad sign instead of good
If we had old-fashioned cooks here and fewer
frying pan wives the demand for expensive cuts
would be less and the demand for cheaper cuts greater
and there would be eveling of beef prices thruout.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-02-25
Girl Won't Return
for Fatty's Trial

SAN FRANCISCO, FEB. 25.--Zey
pyvron. star witness for the state
against Roscoe c'Fatty'D Arbuckle.
accused OF manslaughter. who was
located in New orleans yesterday.
viii not return 70 San Francisco 10
testify at Arbuckie's third trial. ac.
cordine 10 word the district 9ttor.
ney's office received today.
Brady said that her testimony. CIV
en- at previous trials and bearings,
could be read into the record II nee
essary, and that her absence would
not prevent Arbucklc going TO trial
again March 10.