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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-20
MIDWIFE FACES
MYSTERY GIRL
CASE ALONE
Father of Unborn Child Willing
to Turn States Evidence
in Case.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS. REGI
BALTIMORE,

BALTIMORE, Feb. 2O.-The
father Of pretty twenty-three.year-
old Josephine Fox's unborn child to-
day turned against the midwife
whom he and Miss Fox had sought
out in their predicament.
Samuel di Paula, jr- AS East
Becker street, told the city authori-
ties that he would willingly turn
States evidence, thus thwarting his
own prosecution and assuring the
State Of a case against Mrs. Eliza
beth Louisa and her husband, John
Louisa, of 419 West Camden street.
Josephine Fox died in an automo-
bile en- route to the University Hos
pital Monday at midnight. Two
men. said to be Louisa and di Paula,
were in the machine with her, and
when a doctor told them that she
was dead, the machine was driven
hurriedly away.
Josephine Fox was a woman of
mystery. Not even her closest
friends knew her real name nor
whence she came. They knew her
only as an usher in a moving pic
ture house, and q girl who was
notably pretty.
In a preliminary hearing, Louisa
and his wife were ordered held,
the former as an accessory and the
latter on charges Of granddaughter
and illegal operation.
Clothing Of the dead girl bore
Paterson, N. j., and Boston labels,
and police are asking in those two
cities for information about her.
Some doubt arose today a. to
whether her name was Fox, the
name under which she went. Initials
on bracelet she wore do not CORE.
spond to the name.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-20
TUG ENGINEERS
JOIN DOCK
STRIKE
Belfast Workers Refuse %
Handle English Mails.
Cabinet Waiting.
BY international News Service.

LONDON, Feb. 2O.-The strike Of
dock worker was rendered more
severe here today when the tug
boat engineers joined them In q
sympathetic walkout.
Members Of the cabinet discussed
the situation informally, but took
no action.
The dock workers at Belfast
joined the strike refusing to handle
malls to and from England.
The labor troubles were increased
when 1000 ship repairers at South.
ampton and 1000 at Dalston went
on strike.
It was estimated this afternoon
that 100000 workers are idle a. a
result Of the dock strike.
Food prices appeared more stable
today, but dealers claimed they were
selling at a heavy loss owing to the
increased cost of transportation.
Soldiers were pressed into service
to unload food supplies from army
transports to feed the troops.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-20
300 in Peril as Ferry
Misses Freighter
bv Inches

NEW YORK, Feb. 2O.-More
than 800 passengers on the ferry
boat Queens were endangered
today when the tramp freighter
Chrissel, torn from its mornings
at Clifton, Staten Island, by the
gale, drifted north and nearly
collided with the Queens at st.
George.
Quick work on the part Of
Captain Hammell, incharge of
the ferry boat, prevented the
collision although the boats were
less than two feet apart. Cap
tain Hammell ordered the en-
gines into reverse and the ferry
boat backed out of danger.
There was no panic among the
passengers and no one was in
jured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-20
ROYAL JAP NUPTIALs
INSPIRE MANY OTHERS

TOKYO, Feb. 20. - Hoping they
might bring good luck the remainder
Of their lives, more than one hum
bred couples chose Saturday, Jan.
uary 26. the day of the marriage Of
the Prince Regent and the Princess
Nagako Kuni. for their wedding
day. The Hibiya Park Shrine, wed.
ding place of the fashionable Tokyo
couples, was busy all day, and
throughout the city weddings were
the order.
The Imperial Hotel, across the
street from the Hibiya wedding
shrine. was packed all day with
happy pairs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-20
ATLANT|CC COAST
IN GRIP Of
STORM
Binding SIeet Follows Snow.
Shipping Meets Serious
Interference.
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plows and teams Iabored to keen the
main thoroughfares clear today as
the snow continued to fall and the
Thermometer showed decline of S
degrees. At a. m. the mercury
registered 10 above zero.
Fair and colder weather is prom
Used for tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-20

dominant figure in the oil inquiry
returns next week to Washington.
All agreed, however, that If to-
days testimony revealed the sensa.
ton expected, Sinclair would be di.
rected to come to Washington on
the first available train.
With the special counsel appointed
to prosecute the Governments oil
cases, Owen J. Roberts and Atlee
Pomerene, working in closest har-
mony with the committee, the ques.
ton OF the legal processes to follow
In seeking. recovery OF the reserves
again was studied.
Special consideration was made to
the proposal that immunity from
prosecution be granted certain men
under subpoena in return for their
turning states evidence" against
those charged with fraud, corrup.
ton, and bribery in connection with
the leases when the oil suits are
taken into. criminal court.
One Offers to "Peach."
One man already was said to have
formally offered to peach" and the
counsel were understood to be favor.
ably inclined to grant him immunity
on the grounds that his evidence,
said to be Of the most damaging
character, may be used to "sledge
hammer" testimony from the de-
PENDANTS.
This course may be necessary, II
was pointed out, because testimony
gathered by the investigating com.
mittee cannot be used to incriminate
witnesses in court.
Spirited opposition was voiced In
Democratic ranks today to the
policy adopted by the committee in
holding the sessions virtually be
hind locked doors.
Object to Secrecy.
Certain committee members even
refused to discuss subpoenaes
though confronted with proof that
certain summonses had been issued
These members explained that
the matters now under investiga.
ton by the committee were merely
perfunctory, paving the way for the
open hearings which are to be re.
sumed next Monday"
So deeply was the meeting
shrouded in mystery that news
paper men found it difficult even to
ascertain that a session was to be
held.
Senator Ienroot Rep.) of Wis
ccnsin, chairman, declaring, "you
can understand my position" re-
fused to reveal the witnesses called
for today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-20
ANXIOUS 7 D
BARE ALL
DEALS
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O1-Secretary Of Interior Albert b.
Fall was negotiating with Sinclair
for the lease Of Teapot Dome. He
said his acts were open to investi-
gation,' and added:
ANYONE who desires to do 90 can
find the entire records Of my stock
deals In the books Of j. p. Bernhard
Il Co., New York, or from the local
office of Hartman & Co."
Elkins insisted that his transac-
lions in Sinclair stock were ''negligi-
BILE in comparison with that Of
other people,"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-20
$4,000 Electric Signs.

There are, it is estimated, more
than a quarter of million elec-
trio signs In use in the United
States and that more than $1,000, 900
electric bulbs illuminate them. The
largest individual electric sign IL,
1t is claimed, located in Chicago,
where it advertises q department
store in the loop" district.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-20
MAN AND WIFE.
FOUND SHOT
IN BED
Killed in Sleep by Slayer, Who
Left Mysterious Letter
as Clue.
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typewritten and without spaces be.
tween words, and lacked all
punctuation. The letter itself con-
tanned the Lords Prayer and other
familiar Bible words. The writing
formed perfect triangle. Sheets
Of stationery corresponding with the
heart-shaped paper were found in
the bed room, but there was no
typewriter in the house.
Victims Both Worked.
Mr.. Mcdowell was real estate
agent. The office space he rented
contains a typewriter with type that
corresponds in defects with the type
on the heart-shaped death letter,
according to police. Mrs. Mcdowell
had been employed as an advertis-
ing solicitor, her explanation of this
employment being that she wished
to try to forget the tragic death
Of her two daughters.
Besides the Lords Prayer, the
heart-Shaped death letter contained
the following:
The Mystery Letter.
"Oh Jehovah, for thus in the de-
AhCO WOIuU "a LAAc NAEkLA Vi
the Issue of Anti-Christ didst
writ upon the likeness of the Cross
lily upon mine heart till purged
in the consuming flames of the
evil one and 1T was the end Of
the end Of mine sin before the
spirit.
"And now in the mouth Of the
prayer to mine heavenly Father
writ upon the likeness Of mine
heart destined to blackness Of sin
that It shall be washed away IN
the blood of the Lamb as It gush-
eth from the body Of Thy slain
enemy and it Is the end Of the
second year Of sin with me and
the end Of mine sin before Thee
and likewise in the watery sepul-
cher Of the Son Of the house Of
Anti-Christ shall I mingle this
prayer to the Son Of God writ
upon the likeness Of a dove which
rising from the cleansing water Of
baptism shall light upon me bearing
the forgiveness Of Jesus. Amen"
Boy IS Defiant
Coroner E. NJ. Burke's special
venier, selected from neighbors Of
the McDowell's, who filed into the
home when police called, will con-
vene at this afternoon at which
time they will be presented with
all evidence thus far gathered by
police.
Meanwhile, every available police
man and detective in st. Petersburg
has been put on the mystery. They
continued to question the Mcdowell
son today, who thus far has willing
ly and calmly pointed out practical
ly every clue in the mystery. Early
today he asked to see the pastor of
the Baptist Church, which his par
ents attended. He later was return
ed to his home for q last look at his
parents. Silently bowling his head
in his hands, he looked at the dead
bodies for nearly five minutes, then
he picked UP his straw hat, glared
and mumbled q few words of de.
fiance at Chief Trotter, and left
the room for a waiting police au-
tomobile.
Besides giving police directions on
where to find the revolver, Frank
admitted that it was his property
and explained the fresh smell Of
powder by saying he had used it
yesterday afternoon on a hunting
trip with stranger"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-20
SENATOR ELKNS FLAYS OIL INVESTIGATION AS POLITICAL NOV
New Blue Sky Theory
Says Earth Has
Nitrogen Ring

LONDON, Feb. 20. - The
long-accepted explanation Of the
blueness Of the sky as being due
to the action Of the suns rays
upon the atmosphere is chal-
lenged, according to the Daily
Mails Copenhagen correspond
ent, by Prof. Vigard Of Chris
tiania University.
Prof. Vigard claims q discov-
cry suggesting that the earth's
atmosphere outside the air
stratum is enclosed balloon
fashion, within a solid wall of
crystallizing particles of nitro
gen. It is this, he says which
gives the sky it's blue color,
and it also explains why waves
follow the contour of the earth
instead Of flying upward and
losing themselves in the ether.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-20
A $125 Complete
Funeral Includes:

A black broadcloth cas-
ket, with silk interior and
six very fine handles
(this casket alone sells for
$500. Engraved name
plate; Number l white
pine outside case, en-
balming, washing, dress
ing, shaving, if necessary,
advertising the death, re-
moving from hospital,
crepe for the door, rugs,
chairs, gloves, Hearse and
two new Cunningham,
seven passenger limou-
sines. a.
When in need of Our
Service, Call the Deal
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A. Near Az Your Telephoas
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-20

Funeral
$12:5
For Reference Ask
Your Neighbor

The Deal Funeral Home
is a model of refinement
and quiet ele gance,
where a fitting tribute
may be paid to the de-
parted. Inspection in
vited.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-09-03
ROTARY DISTRICT GOVERNOR
HERE ON OFFICIAL VISIT

District Governor William Cone
OF Newark, made an official visit to
the Perth Anboy Rotary Club today
There was large attendance out
to greet him and those present heard
an inspiring talk on Rotary. Telling
or the small beginning of the or
ganizat!on which was started in Chi
cago nineteen years ago, its history
was traced as it spread throughout
the country and to foreign lands
The principles for which Rotary
stands were emphasized and the duty
of each Rotarian was impressed up
on the members.
Irving Demarest announced the
names of those who are to make I'm
the tug -of-war team to take part IN
the games at the district outing to
be held at Red Bank September II.
before the meeting adjourned Harry
Medinets, representing the Middle
sex County Recreational council. was
introduced. He appealed to the Ro-
tarians to support the campaign that
starts next Monday to raise $4,000
for the recreational camp at Menlo
Park.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-09-03
SAYS MORGAN DANCE HALL
HAS Been KEPT CLEAN

In answer to many rumors being
spread about, Elmer Straub. pro-
prietor of the Roseland dance pavil-
ion, at Morgan, issued statement
to the Evening News yesterday ex-
planning conditions.
Mr.. Straub said that for the past
three years he has worked hard to
make a success of the affairs held at
his place, and not once has he toler-
ated disgraceful conduct of any
kind. He said he always tried to
keep his place in good order and has
never permitted any kind of i'm
moral dancing.
In regard to liquor at the dance
hall, Mr.. Straub says that he has
never sold any there, and adds that
his employees have never sold or
purchased any, while an affair was
being held at the place. Mr.. Straub
explains that disorders of any kind
taking place outside of the Roseland
pavilion or in the vicinity of the
hall, he Is not to be held responsible
for.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-09-03
Hon Off In Rain Today

HAWKES. BAY, Newfoundland,
Sept. 3 (By The Associated Press =
The American army airplanes on
their world flight left here for Pic
tou N. s.. at 12:40 p. M, Newfound-
land daylight saving time. 1t was
raining and a southwest wind was
blowing thirty miles an hour when
the fliers hoped off. The clouds
were less than 1000 feet from the
sur--.ce and the machines kept at a
low altitude, flying just over the tips
of the waves.
The airmen were feeling none the
worse for their arduous experience
yesterday when they had to fight
their way through fog rain squalls
and severe head wind on the latter
part of their hop from Ice Tickle
Labrador, across the Labrador Pen
insula to this Newfoundland town.
They were feeling we'll and were in
1ine spirits In anticipation of their
return later this week to the soil of
the United States,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-09-03
GILBERT NAMED
AGENT GENERAL
He Has Accepted Post Under
Dawes Plan for Settle
ment of ReparationS

PARIS, Sept. 3 (By The Associa-
ted Press) ).-Seymour Parker Gill
bert, Jr., former American under
secretary of the treasury, has ac-
cepted the post of agent general for
reparations under the Dawes plan.
The post is being temporarily filled
by Owen D. Young of New York,
who aided General Dawes and the
other experts in drawing up the
Plan.
The reparation commission met
this afternoon and confirmed the ap-
pointment of Mr.. Gilbert in success
sion to Agent-General Young.
Seymour Parker Gilbert. Jr.. is
but thirty-one years of ase and un-
married. BY profession a lawyer, he
became interested in governmental
financial matters in 1913 when he
was made a member of the war loan
staff in the office of the secretary
of the treasury. acting as counsel
in matters pertaining to the raising
of funds for the prosecution of
America 8 part in the great war.
In June 1920. he eywas nominated
by President Wilson for the post of
assistant seer etary of the treasury in
charge of fiscal affairs. He was re-
appointed N March. 1921, and
served until Sune of that year. fol-
lowing which he became under sec
rotary. continuing in that position
until November of last year.
Mr.. Gilbert holds several degrees
from Rutgers College and is an
LIMB. Cumlaude of Harvard Uni
| versity He makes his home in
Bloomfield. N. j., the place of his
| birth.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-09-03
FLYERS HOP OFF
IN RAIN TODAY
Threatening Weather Fails to
Stop Progress of American
World CirCIing Airmen

PICTOU, N. S., Sept. 3 (By The
Associated Press).-The American
world flyers hoped off from
Hawkes. Bay. Newfoundland, for
this port at 1912 o'clock Eastern
standard time today.
At 1906 o'clock Eastern standard
time, the airmen passed over the
cruiser Milwaukee stationed approx
imately 100 miles from Hawkes.
Bay.
With slight breeze behind them,
the airmen. following the western
coast of Newfoundland and flying
approximately thirty miles off shore,
were rapidly approaching Cape Ray
at the southern tip of Newfound-
land at l o'clock.
Weather reports from off the
coast of Cape Breton, along which
the route of the flyers lay, were that
while there was considerable fog
off shore and it had been raining all
the morning the sun was breaking
through the clouds and the indica-
tions were for ideal flying weather.
Pictou was all dressed up for the
American flyers coming, with street.
gaily decorated with the stars an,
| stripes. and welcome signs hangin,
| from windows and from busines
| houses.
The Canadian destroyer Patrio
was standing by here, ready 70 aid
II necessary. and a plane from the
Canadian air force was placed at the
disposal of Commander Conant Tay-
lor of the Barry to go out and get
the flyers on their arrival.
Later weather reports from the
Newfoundland coast, Cape Breton
and the Nova Scotian mainland in
dicated that conditions were most
favorable although fog still was
hanging over the waters of the gull
of st. Lawrence above which the
planes must pass and in some other
places scattered along the line OF
flight. There was only light
breeze and the sea was smooth.
1t Is expected taht the flyers would
arrive at Pictou between 4 and 6
o'clock this afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-09-03
SEWER SYSTEM PROTEST FOR ALDERMEN
Actual War Between
China Factions Starts
Warfare Opens Between the
Provinces-Warships Are
Ordered to Shanghai

SHANGHAI, Sept. (By The As
sociated Press).-With fighting at
Hwangtu near here in progress at 4
o'clock this afternoon between the
contending armies of two rival prov
incial Chinese governors, reports re-
ceived here Indicated that the battle
lines were extending toward the
coast in the direction of Woosung.
Although large number of troops
are engaged in the conflict, reports
received here from Chekiang say
that no material advantage has been
gained by either size.
1t is said that the engagement to-
day is preliminary to a major battle
at Nansiang tomorrow, IL miles from
Shanghai.
According to information given out
from Lungwha military headquar-
ters, the first shots were fired a,
Hwangtu by the northern troops af-
ter Chi Shien Yuan had moved large
reinforcements to Hwangtu.
A report to the Dab Tong. a
Chinese news agency, from Hong
Kong says that DR.. Sun Yat-sen,
rival of Chang Tso-Lin, military die
tator of Manchuria. is planning a
northern expedition with his HUI
nan. Kiangsi and Kwangtung troops
Reports from Mukden province to
the same news agency say that two
Manchurian armies are moving to-
wards the great wall from two di-
rections.
The eastern column is reported to
be proceeding along the Lao river
with Changtehfu, city Ito miles
nj hoe or nf Del a l;..4,
objective, while the western column
is moving towards Chinchow.
f.. The lighting is occurring q
| Hwangtu, fifteen miles west of thi
city, on the Shanghai-Nanking rail
! way.
Although reports received here
yesterday from points along the line
of the Shanghai-Nanking Railway in.
dicated the opposing armies of Lu
Yung- -Hsiang and Chi Shieh-Yuan
had clashed, official confirmation of
the beginning of hostilities came to-
day from General Ho Feng-Lin. de-
fense commissioner of Shanghai.
Lu -Hsiang. ruler of the con-
tested section. of Kiangsu province
is defending his territory against the
aggressive froces of Shieh-Yuan
ruler of the uncontested section OF
the province.
Before train service was declared
suspended yesterday on the Shang-
hai-Nanking Railway, more thar
10000 refugees poured into Shang-
hal, the objective city in the conflict
from the Chinese military viewpoint
and today, under the protection ot
foreign governments, they awaited
the outcome of civil warfare.
A messenger. who reached Shang.
hal today from Quinsan told of hear.
ing sporadic firing in the vicinity ot
Quinsan, the point where the forces
of the rival Tuchuns were scheduled
to meet along the line of the Shang-
hai-Nanking railway.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-09-03
More Strength Is Given
The League OF Nations
BY Attendance of Macdonald
and Herriot at Assembly
at Geneva

GENEVA, Sept. 3 (By The Asso-
ciated Press).-Prime Minister Mac
Donald of England and Premier
Herriot of France brought the
weight of the governments of the
British empire and the French re-
public to the support of the league
of nations when today they attend
ed the session of the leagues as
sembly.
The feature of today's discussion
was the laudatory remarks of DR..
Fridtjof Nansen, of Norway, con-
cerning Americas traditional adhe-
sion to the idea of arbitration. He
emphasized the importance of the
declaration for adherence to the
world court of justice made by Sec
retary of State Hughes and indicated
to the delegates and other auditors
his impression that the entire force
of the United States would inevi-
tably be cast in support of any rea-
sonable arbitration development as
a means of preserving peace.
The heads OF all the delegations
advanced and shook their hands,
after which the two premiers took
their places with the other repre-
sentatives of their respective ra-
tions. Both men were acclaimed
by huge crowds as they lef. their
hotels and again as they arrived at
the assembly hall.
NJ. Motta, as president of the as
scrnbly, welcomed Mr.. Macdonald
and NJ. Herriot in graz ceful speech.
He thanked them for coming, speak
ing in the name of all the delega-
tions, and said the interest thus
manifested by them was indeed a
happy omen for the future activity
end importance of the league. These
sentiments were greeted with ap-
plauSe.