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The Washington times., 1922-05-08
SENATOR SPENCER BACKS
NAT GoLDSTEIN FOR JOB

Senator Spencer, Republican. OF
Missouri appeared today before the
Senate Finance Committee in de-
fense of Nat Goldstein. whose nom.
ination as internal revenue collector
of st. Louis district of Missouri
has been the subject Of Senatorial
criticism because of his admitted
acceptance of money from the cam
paign fund of former Governor
Lowden of Illinois, in the Presiden.
tial primaries two years ago.
The Washington times., 1922-05-08
CHINESE NOW FIGHTING
TO TAKE SINYANGCHOW

LONDON, May S.-F'ighting has
broken out between the armies Lof
the rival Chinese war lords for
possession of the strategic city Of
Sinyangchow, in the Chinese prov.
inCe Of Honan. according to advices
received mere today from Hankow
A violent battle was reported in
progress. Sinyangchow is in the
southeastern part OF China at the
junction OF the liking -hankow and
Nanking railways
PEKING. May S-The Msnchurian
troops of Gen. Chang Tso.Lin, who
were defeated in battle by the army
Of Gen. WI Pei Flu, are still falling
back.
The situation at Tien-Tsin is re.
ported quiet, and is gradually clear.
ing up.
The Washington times., 1922-05-08
HEAD OF BOYS
SCHOO[FLOUTS
STONER CHARGE
Accusations "Trumped Up" by
"Oisgruntled Employees"
Stirling Asserts.

We have the evidence against
the mismanagement Of the National
Training School for Boys. or We
never would have filed the charges
with the board of trustees
This was the reply made today by
Attorneys Frank J. Sloan and Harry
A Hegarty. attorneys for f.. T..
Stoner, former employe Of the train.
ing school who alleges off-nses
against Superintendent George A.
Stirling and other officials OF the
school.
IF they have the evidence let
them bring it forward and prove it
to the public" Mr.. Stirling declared
today to a Times reporter
Sterling Flouts Charges.
The charges preferred against the
institution, the superintendent de.
clares. are "trumped up and con.
ceived by group OF disgr-tled en-.
ployes."
"Stoner was discharged because Of
his inability to get along with the
men," Stirling declared. He was
given every opportunity TO have a
hearing, but did not do 80, after he
was invited to do 80 by MIR. Duehay,
head Of the board.
The charges are OF such a serious
nature that Stoner and his crowd
must prove their allegsti top or suffer
the consequences"
The whole petition. numbering more
than forty-nine counts against the
officials OF the school, involve prac.
tlcally all the officials in the Federal
institution, charging them with mis-
conduct, bootlegging, Illicit liquor
making, gambling. and other otfenses,
which it 10 alleged were carried on
before tho boys.
Some OF the charges made by
Stoner I'm his petition for a hearing
before the board of trustees OF the
school were substantiated by signed
statements made by former and
present employees Of the institution,
who profess to having first hand in.
formation as to- conditions. Charac-
terized as "deplorabie."
To a Times repprter Mr.. Stirling
today showed the entfrr-institution
declaring that, inasmuch as the name
OF the school, OF which he has been
in charge thirteen years. has been
besmirched by lying" unprinciplcd
people" he was going TO insist on a
full and complete hearing of the
charges.
Stoner Dismissed From Job.
''Stoner's motive in bringing these
charges may be partly explained by
the fact that less than a month ago
he made application to the board for
the position Of superintendent OF the
school, which was refused. He be.
came disgruntled. and was finally
fired"
Stoner, according to Stirling. was
the farmer in charge OF farm work
"He never had the title OF superin.
tendent Of the farm, as stated by him
self In the petition and what ne
didn't know about farming would fill
big book" Stirling added.
The Washington times., 1922-05-08
PASSENGERS LEAVE SHIP
BY USING ROPE LADDER

BALTIMORE, May S.-Aftcr an
adventurous voyage marked by the
near drowning of "A member of the
crew in mid.ocean and grounding of
the craft in the Chesapeake. passcn.
gers on the steamship Hawkeyc
State discmbarked yesterday down
swaying ladder suspended on
ropes.
Claiming they had been over.
worked. the ma ajority of the crew re.
fused TO assist in. docking the ship
and placing the gangplank.
The Washington times., 1922-05-08
j. {. FIRM
ON POLICY
IN MEXICO
Recognition Predicted on Flat
Guarantees to Americans,
Hughes Says.
BY GEORGE r. HOLMES.
international News service.


With unusual emphasis it was
made clear today that the United
States cannot. and will not. rec
ognize the Oregon government
or any other administration IN
Mexico until that country gives
adequate guarantees that the
property of American citizens will
not be confiscated under the pro-
visions Of the Csrranza constitu-
tion of 1917.
Position Positive.
That is the sum and substance OF
the American policy, and il was
stated explicitly that until such
guarantees are forthcoming Mexico
must remain one OF those nations
with which the American Govern.
ment can have no official relations.
The policy enunciated today was
the most forceful expression Of views
on the Mexican situation that has
come from any official OF the Al.
ministration since June 7 last, when
Secretary of State Hughes laid down
the conditions upon which normal
friendly intercourse could be re.
Whenever Mexico is ready to give
assurances that she will perform her
fundamental obligation in protection
both Of persons and OF rights OF prop.
erty valididly acquired under her
own laws, there will be no obsta cles
TO the most advantageous relations
between the two peoples"
This is still the policy Of the
United States toward Mexico. il was
stated today. The thing that called
forth the RECOMMENDATION OF policy was
an article shortly to appear in a
magazine which outlines a purported
list OF conditions which the United
States has communicated to Mexico.
These purported conditions included
among other things control Of Mexi'
can elections" and preferential
rights for American capital"
Article Called "Atrocious."
Seldom has the publication OF any.
thing so aroused officials OF the State
Department as did this. 1t was de.
sCribed officially as "atrocious," ard
patchwork Of lies without any
vestige OF truth in it,"
Nothing could be further from tte
American policy than to seek any
sort OF interference. in Mexican cleo
tions, or to seek preferential rights
for American interests, it was de-
clared with great emphasis.
The nub of the controversy with
Mexico is now, as II has always
been, il was explained. the safe
guarding OF property rights against
confiscation.
The State Department recognizes
that Mexico is entitled to do what
ever she pleases with her own
public lands, but 1t is the unalter.
able stand of this Government that
she has not the right to confiscate
property under the 1917 constitution
that was legally acquired under
her own laws years before Car
rama wrote that famous document.
The United States has proposed
a rteaty OF amity and commerce,
containing a stipulation that article
q will not he enforced to con.
fiscatc property legally acquired
under Mexican laws. but so far
Obregon has declined to sign II.
The Washington times., 1922-05-08
JOLIET MAN KILLS GIRL,
THEN COMMITS SUICIDE

JOLIET, ILL.,, May S.-Miss Mabel
Kerwin. pretty former cigar counter
girl was shot and killed in her
apartments here early today by
Robert F. McRoberts, manager OF
the Woodruff Inn.
McRoberts then turned the pistol
on himself and died a few minutes
later.
No motive for the tragedy could
be learned.
McRobertS. who was formerly
manager ol the Joliet Republican
and prominent in political and civic
affairs, and a member Of q highly
respected family. went 20 Miss Ker.
wins apartments and without warn.
ing started shooting.
The Washington times., 1922-05-08
DAUGHERTY CHALLENGED TO SHOW ANY
ANINlUS BACK OF WAR FRAUD EXPOSE
"Heu NMaria" Plans
To Quit Job With
Uncle Sam
By international News Service.

General Charles G. Dawes,
head Of the budget bureau, is
getting ready to back up and
20 home.
He denied today that he
wants to be Secretary Of the
Treasury, governor of the Fed
eral reserve board, or any OF
the other Offices for which
rumors have suggested him.
"Pll stick to my program,
clean up this economy job by
July l and hike it for Chi
cago," said Dawes.
Washington can't hold me
after that date and after I've
made my final report to the
President. That's the bargain
| made when | came down here
to do this economy job and that
goes. Me for the windy city
after July l."
The Washington times., 1922-05-08
$1,7s5,ooo LOANED BY U. S.
TO LIVE STOCK INTERESTS

Loans amounting TO sl,7s5,0 900 for
agricultural and livestock purposes
were announced by the War
Finance Corporation today.
Total loans last week the corpora.
ton said, involved 135 advances Of
Government funds, aggreRating
So. $40, 900.
The Washington times., 1922-05-08
Legal Action Begun
In Bosch Magnetic Case
To Nullify War Sale
RN InIycrsaI Scryice.

Without waiting for the De-
partment Of Justice to complete
it's investigation into the sale Of
the Bosch Magnetic Company hy
the Alien Property Custodian's
office. former owners Of the prop
crty arc preparing to institute
continued on Page ?, Column 60
The Washington times., 1922-05-08
To
DISCLOSE
HIS FOES
Congressman Johnson and
Woodruff in Note Demand
Light on His Statement.
BY international News Service.

A challenge to Attorney Cen
eral Harry Nd. Daugherty to re-
veal "the real people, behind the
attacks on the Department OF
Justice in connection with the war
contracts fraud cases was issued
today by Congressman Royal G.
Johnson, of South Dakota, and
Roy o. Woodruff, of Michigan,
the two eX-service members OF
the House. who have been push
ing for a Congressional investi-
cation of the Governments iaNity
In fraud cases.
Send Joint Letter.
The two militant congressman
sent Joint letter TO the Attorney
General, asking that he reveal the
hidden motives which he charged
were behind the agitation. and prom.
ised that they would be the first to
come to the aid of the Attorney Cen
eraI II il could be shown that there
was any personal or political ami
mus behind the charges that have
been made.
Their letter follows:
Hon. Harry NJ. Daugherty,
Attorney General,
Washington. d. G.
Dear Sir-In the New York
Times of May you are quoted as
follows:
There is little of interest to be
said in regard TO the articles ap'
nearing in the newspapers regard
ing the discussions in the Senate
and elsewhere constituting an at
y a Il in. ct Ifn
naturally, an attack on the Depart
ment of Justice. This may be ex-
pected from time 10 time.
The real people behind this
movement, aside from the parti-
sans interested. have not YET
shown their ha nds or heads. Their
activities are well known and their
purposes are well known. In due
time all will be revealed
And in private conversation
with us you gave the same inti-
ma ton.
"If it Is true that any indi.
yidual or combination of individ-
,lals in the United States or else.
where, is attacking YOU for per.
sonal or political reasons, the
facts OF the case should be given
to the public and all fair.minded
citizens will espouse your cause.
Neither Of us has received any in.
timation or knowledge from any
source of such unfair attack ex-
cept through the news report
above quoted.
Promise Defense.
"At this time we wish to
assure YOU that II the facts show
ing such unfair attacks are pre-.
scented to us, and it can be
shown that for personal or politi
cal reasons an attack is being
made u7on you or the Depart
ment Of Justice, which would, in
fact. he an attack on the Govern
ment of the United States, we will
he t"o. Iirst to come to your de.
fcnse
"1f you have information such
as has been intimated, we feel
that you owe il TO yourself, the
Department OF Justice, the Ad-
ministration and the Government
TO place these facts before Con.
grcss, and VIC tender our services
for that purpose.
Troy o. WOODRUFF.
ROYAL e. JOHNSON"
The Washington times., 1922-05-08
Is without Funds.

Robertson hasn't any money 10
amount to anything. Tho heiress Is
simply an heiress, but an heirCsS tn
millions, They wish TO I've married,
or rather did until Robertson claims
the attempt was made to drive nim
out OF the country after he had boon
kidnapped two weeks ago at midrigL'
The Washington times., 1922-05-08
Auto Hits Man of 70.

While crossing at the intersection
OF Second and Y streets northeast
this morning, William Poscy. soy.
enty-three years old, who is in the
employ Of the Little Sisters Of the
Poor. Third ami " streets north.
east. suffered IL juries TO his head
and arm when he was knocked
down by an automobile. Tie Is
being treated q Casualty Hospital.
The Washington times., 1922-05-08

Fair tonight and Tuesday
change in temperature;
north and northeast winds.
ture at 8 a. m, 81 degrees.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-08-15
EXECUTORS SALE
OF VALUABLE
CITY REAL ESTATE

BY virtue OF the authority vested
in the undersigned executor by the
last will and testament of William
Spears, deceased, bearing date the
18th day OF May. 1921. and probat-
ed on the cath day OF July, 1922.
and Of record in the Office Of the
Clerk of the County Court Of Ber-
ke.ey County. West Virginia, In
Will Book No. 1876. page, he will
offer for sale. at public auction. at
the front door OF the Court House
in Martinsburg, Berkeley County,
West Virginia, on
SATURDAY., AUGUST Is. 1922
Commencing at 1870 P. NJ, that
certain portion of the real estate Of
which William Spears died, seized
and possessed, known as Lot No. s
in Cox'S Addition to Martinsburg,
and located on the southwest cor
ners of Burke and Samuel streets,
and fronting so feet on South side
OF Burke street and extending
southwardly along the west side Of
Samuel street. of equal width, 1877
feet to an alley, and being the same
real estate conveyed to the said
William Spears by dead from John
W. Pitzer, dated the 18th day Of
May. 1902. and OF record in the said
clerks office, in Deed Book No.
102. page 4S4.
This property is improved by a
large building. consisting of large
Dance and Exhibition Hall and
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-08-15
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF WEST
VIRGINIA cC.

In the United States District
Court in and for said District.
IN THE MATTER OF
s. P. Todd, Bankrupt.
No. 70S In Bankruptcy.
Petition for Discharge.
To the Honorable w. E. Baker,
Judge Of the District Court of the
United States for the Northern
District of West Virginia:
S. P. Todd of Martinsburg, in the
County of Berkeley and State OF
West Virginia, in said District, re-
specially represents that on the
5rd day OF June, last past he was
duly adjudged bankrupt under the
acts of Congress relating to bank
ruptcy; that he has duly surrender.
ed all his property and rights OF
property, and has fully complied
with all the requirements of said
acts and of orders of the court
touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore, he prays that he may
be decreed by the Court to have a
full discharge from all debts prov.
able against his estate under said
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-08-15
FARMER CLEVERLY OUTWITTED

Hampshire recently
his for road
promised labor and contributed
Other had the
through their
hunting enthusiast friend who had the
the value of the
another
left night
Virginia University
o he a
building
hunters and of
his will that
completed before the day ended
which told him that
and he could his b
Not effected the basis OF
$500 original double that
example typical growth leadership
Churches
promise
labor of themselves, pull
together" working
Another example
by the
buy Another a still
bigger being
packing o
Three Churches proud OF the
John Cornwe
for the Baltimore Ohio Railroad
bugh the
Of the Presbyterian Church.
August
and bigger Both
Mr. Cornwel and
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-08-15
RECENT TRANSFERS
OF REAL ESTATE
By DWIG

L. w. Whiting, ct ux, to r. F.
Whiting, consideration $500, two
lots on Mill Creek district fronting
on the Gerrardstown road
Littlestown Savings Institution,
lis pendens, VS.. J. Herman Dream,
ct al, to sell lot 1876 in Commanding
View.
George c. Fries, ct ux, to Roy c.
Fries. consideration s2,s2709. tract
OF 1T acres at Bunker Hill. Stamps
attached $3.50.
NJ. A. Little, ct Tx. to F. A. Jones,
consideration $500, tract Of AZ acres
in Falling Waters district; right-of-
way leading to Martinsburg-Wil-
Transport turnpike; right to quarry
high-grade limestone from remain.
der of the tract other than the ~
acres sold, the entire tract aggre-
eating 173 acres. Stamps attached
$3.50.
F. A. Jones, ct ux. to F. A. Jones'
Stone and Lime Co., a corporation,
consideration $500, the tract spok.
en- of above, with the same rights
as to quarrying high grade lime
stone from the remaining 131 acres,
etc. Stamps attached $40.
Louise c. Taylor-Dooley, trustee.
to Jacob w. Taylor and wife, con-
sideration, conveying two lots on
North Queen street.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-08-15

TO the opinion of the men in Lon
don. Then he found time to make
a rough draft Of an agreement. He
despatched Lee kee with this, and
long before the valet returned was
deep in the investigation OF a fraud
ulent consular invoice.
On the evening of the fourth day
the earliest moment he could ex-
pect to hear from Tien Jing-Shea
made his way to the house of Sheng
Kung Pao.
4 little nervously he trod the cor
ridor behind the servant who had
announced him, for there was the
possibility of an arrived refusal.
But he took heart at the appearance
of his friend. for the wrinkled face
of the old man was all smiles as he
shook hands with him and ordered
the servants from the room.
Il have rare good news for Won.
my SON he said. lapsing from the
formal greeting in Mandarin into
his native Cantonese. I'VE have
good news from two sources"
Sheng Kung Pao was in his pri-
vate den enjoying his after-supper
smoke. On the tabouret near him
lay a long stemmed bamboo pine
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-08-15

Skating Rink with Pool Room and
Living Apartment on the second
story, together with a Garage and
Work shop attached, and by reason
OF its construction and location, it
offers rare opportunity for home.
business and investment, and is
we'll worth investigating.
TERMS OF SALE: One-third of
the purchase money cash on day of
sale, and the balance in two equal
payments of six and twelve months
from day Of sale, the purchaser to
give his negotiable, promissory
notes. bearing interest from date,
for the deferred payments, and a
first deed OF trust on the property
sold to secure the payment Of the
deferred payments and interest.
d. W. SNYDER, Jr,
Executor of William Spears. decd
George W. keesecker, Auctioneer.
S 81 IA 81
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-08-15
By Stephen Allen Reynolds
Copyright Published with the Literary Digest
Newspaper Syndicate.
you are attacked with knives or pis-
. Published by arrangement with
Newspaper Syndicate.

you are attacked with knives or pis-
tolls"
Very good, sir" Lee Kee ae-
knowedged.
And be sure you bear in mind,
Shea went on, that you are to per-
form the same service for me sharp
as the bells in the clock tower OF
the Customs House chime the hour
of twelve. If you don't see me or
hear from me in the meantime,
blow your whistle and rush right in
and search the place from cellar TO
roof. | don't look for any great DIFF.
ficulty, but you can't tell what
might happen"
1--WE shall be there, sir Lee Kee
said soberly. And until the big
clock strikes twelve my eyes shall
not leave the alley windows OF the
house. But better for you to take
me with you. l can never repay
you for what you did for me is New
Haven. Let me SHARE.
"Pish! Pish! Lee Shea inter-
rupted. II could go in there with q
dozen police if l wanted to. But I
might scare Mr.. Shev Hing out of
telling a story that I'm after. And
maybe on that same story our chow
and happiness in the future depends.
So now toddle along downside and
vatchee my one piece rickshaw.
A farewell glance around his
rooms and Shea touched the inner
side OF the left sleeve of his blouse.
His pistol was there, safely holster
ed and ready for instant service.
Now he picked up several gold
pieces and a small pile OF Mexican
silver. He slowed the money safe
ly away and then switched of the
extra lights
(TO BE CONTINUED
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-08-15
MartinsburS
In The Past
Taken From the Files CT The
JoufnaN
TEN WEARS AGO.

TEN YEARS AGO.
Miss Edith Shaffer and Mr.. Frank
+. Clendenning are quietly married
at the First Baptist parsonage.
County assessment valuations
are greatly increased nearly a mil
lion more, with big increase in Mar
tinsburg.
Wilbur ]. Dixon. accidentally hit
over the head with rifle by boy
playmate, expires in hospital.
FIVE YEARS AGO.
Local Red Cross Chapter Is tenn
porarily homeless
City tax levy Is fixed at 80 cents;
school levy at IS cents, a slight de-
crease.
Nearly 100 men Ale claims for
exemption with local draft board.
ONE YEAR AGO.
TIT autos were on city 1920 list;
50 far this year, more than 600 city
licenses have been sold.
Neighbors haul lumber to rebuild
big bank barn on farm OF w O. c,
Payne, recently destroyed by fire.
Two score local Elks attend in
formal smoker in Hagerstowp.
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transparent collodion applied at the
outer angle OF each eyebrow,
slight drawing up of the skin, and
the action of the dried adhesive lent
his features a distinct Oriental cast.
been clipped and now Lee Kee was
weaving into the untouched lock of
hair braided cue.
With deft fingers the valet finish
ed that part of his job and then coil.
ed the shining plaits on the crown
Of his masters head. He stepped
back and surveyed the ensemelb.
From white silk socks to glossy
pig-tail. Shea was to all intents and
purposes a Chinaman of the middle
class who had neglected visiting his
barber for a few days. Naturally
dark of complexion, the effect of
his appearance was heightened by
cowslip juice pressed out and boiled
down and applied thinly to his face,
neck and arms.
What side my look see glass p
Shea asked in pidgin.
Gravely Lee Kee brought his
master a hand mirror and Shea
turned his back to the larger glass
and looked himself over.
What fashion N.Y." he went on
TO ask as he thrust his feet into a
pair of silktopped clogs and stood
erect
No eyes will be clever enough to
pierce the deception, sir the valet
answered. But is would be much
safer would you take me along"
mo, Lee Shea said. You stick
to the plan. Lake, the chauffeur,
will call for you in about half an
hour. You and the three strong
China boys are to enter his car and
drive to a point across the way
from the tea house. BY that time |
will have had few cups of tea in
the restaurant. and will have enter
ed the outer opium room.
Now get this carefully; You are
to watch the curtained windows on
the alley side to the west. II a win
dow is smashed it will be a signal
| that I am in trouble. In that case
you are to blow the police whistls
and follow Lake and the other men
into the opium rooms, Let nothing
stop you, but fire no shots unless