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Evening star., 1925-02-27
FOREIGN INFLUENCE SEEN.
Mosul Oil Question Believed In
volved in Uprising.


~ "-''-. The Star and Chicago Daily News.
PARIS, February 27.-The Kurdish
re u..,... is beng greatly
helped by heavy snowfalls and lack
of adequate communications between
Angora and Kurdistan, is spreading
RAPIDLY.
Rebel troops succeeded last Tues
day in occupying two other important
centers, Malatia, southwest of Khar-
put, and Arghana, southeast of the
same place.
The Kurdish revolution has a dis
tinct oil flavor" said a Frenchman
who recently has returned from that
region.
But so far there has been nothing
to prove that the rebellion has been
engineered by British agents, as the
Turks and the French are inclined to
believe. In any case it has come at
the psychological moment when the
Mosul question is about to be brought
before the League of Nations.
See Foreign Influence.
The main Turkish argument in
claiming the rich oil district Is that
Mosul is inhabited mostly by Kurds
who are Mohammedans and are deep
ly attached to Turkey They do not
want to belong to Iraq because they
distrust and despise the Arabs. The
annexation of Kurdistan to Mesopo-
tamia, the Turks, say, would be con-
sequently f1agrant breach of the
principles of self determination of
nations, of which Great Britain and
other members of the League of Ma
tions are ardent advocates
The rebellion of the Kurds who live
under sAngora's jurisdiction is open
denial of the Angora cabinets state
ments. hence the suspicion that some
foreign hand must be seen in the
present uprising" Strict censorship
and lack of adequate communica-
tions between the remote Turkish
Continued on Page 5, Column -
Evening star., 1925-02-27
EE5YEAR SCHOOL
PROGRAM ASSURED
Building Plan Promoted by
S2,631 500 Appropriation,
Officials Declare.

The $2,631, 500 fund provided for
the public schools in the District
deficiency appropriation bill passed
by the House yesterday afternoon
paves the way for a real start on
the five-year school building program.
The five-year bill was signed yesterday
afternoon by President Coolidge
With the s2,631 500 school officials
figured that they can eliminate seven
of the one-room portables as well as
IA oversize classes and two unde-
sirable rooms. and put on full-ti.1,"
instruction II classes now on part time
Meets other Needs Is View.
The deficiency appropriation also
provides for the replacement of the
old Brightwood School with a new
and modern building in district
which will serve Brightwood and the
rapidly expanding residential section
lying between between Fourteenth
and Sixteenth streets; construction of
the new Mckinley Technical High
School at Second and T streets north
east, and the addition of a combined
assembly hall and gymnasium to the
Macfarland Junior High School The
item for the combined assembly hall
and gymnasium for the Macfarland,
1t was pointed out, recognizes the
contention of school authorities that
a combination assembly hall and
gymnasium is an essential factor in
education.
school OhciaIs Delighted.
Stephen f. Kramer, acting superin-
tendent of schools. said that school
officials are delighted with the epoch
making action of Congress and the
President in approving the five-year
building program and granting funds
to carry out the first construction in
stallment.
THE attitude of Congress, the Com
missioners and the Bureau of the
Budget has been fine" said Mr.
Kramer. They have shown a fine
spirit of cooperation throughout"
Steps will be taken as soon as
the Senate passes the deficiency ap-
preparation bill and the President
signs it to begin carrying out the
five-year program.
Mckinley Plans Under Way.
The plans for the new Mckinley are
those for the addition of the combi-
to the MacFarland are completed.
These plans were drawn when the
building was first projected.
Work on the fiye-year building
program, it was explained, will
swamp the municipal architects Office,
and may require outside help.
Evening star., 1925-02-27
8 Missing in $250,000 Fire.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, February 81
More than $250,000 loss was suffered
today when fire gutted the Hendricks
Buildings, in the business district
here. Three persons were unaccounted
for-two women and a man. Three
persons were rescued.
Eight -below-zero weather and a stiff
wind hampered firemen.
Evening star., 1925-02-27
Asserts He Follows Law.

Although there have been no cases
of smallpox growing out of the one at
the university building. DR.. Fowler
points out that six cases have been
reported within few weeks from a
house only SO feet distant, of which
two have died. He claims that he is
within his legal rights in requiring
vaccination and in OBTAINING those
who decline to submit to it.
Evening star., 1925-02-27
40 KOREANS DIE IN CLASH
WITH JAPANESE TROOPS
Men Shot to Death on Malu Border
Described by Constabulary
as "Malcontents."
By the Associa ted Press.

By Cnt ABsOVIattu
TOXIC, February 27.-According to
advices received by the Vernacular
Press today from Seoul, 40 Koreans
were shot to death in a clash with
japanese constabulary troops on the
Malu border. The Koreans were de-
scribed as malcontents. A small guam
tity OF arms and munitions was cap
tursd by the constabulary troops.
Evening star., 1925-02-27
EBERT PASSES CRISIS.

BY the Associated Press
BERLIN, February 27.-President
Ebert's physicians expressed the opin-
ion this afternoon that he had sue
cessfuliy passed the crisis of his illness.
His condition, they said, was improving
constantly, though slowly.
Evening star., 1925-02-27
TOXIC DIET GIVEN BILL
ON LANDS HITTING u. S,
Measure Provides Citizens of Ma
tions Barring japanese Ownership
Cannot Get Titles in Nippon.

BY the Associated Press.
TOXIC. February 27.-The govern
ment has submitted to the diet the
long g-contemplated land ownership
bill. The measure is reciprocal in
principle, forbidding title to nationals
the land laws of whose countries ex-
clude Japanese from ownership
The bill is an ampliication of a
dormant law and extends its provi-
sions to the external possessions of
Japan.
Evening star., 1925-02-27
Passes D. C. Engineering Bill.

ing steam engineering in the District
of Columbia in conformity with mod
ern developments was passed by the
House on the unanimous consent to-
daV
Evening star., 1925-02-27

NEW YORK, February 27.-Bank-
ers who act as fiscal agents for the
Belgian government in the United
States said today that loan bill now
before the Chamber of Deputies prob
ably was designed to give the finance
minister blanket authority to nego-
tiate for new financing should the
need arise. Belgiums current finan-
cial requirements were satisfied by
the fiotation of a S50.o00.000 bond is
sue here in December, they asserted,
and no negotiations for another loan
have been undertaken.
Evening star., 1925-02-27
U. S. LOAN BILL PASSED.
Belgian Chamber Approves First
Reading of Measure.
BY the Associated Press.

BRUSSELS. February 81. - The
Chamber of Deputies today approved
the first reading of the bill for the
negotiation of an American loan.
Evening star., 1925-02-27

Radio Programs-Page .38.
Evening star., 1925-02-27
WEATHER.

~. s. Weather Bureau Forecast)
Fair and continued cold tonight;
tomorrow increasing cloudiness with
slowly rising temperature.
mperature-Highest, SO, at 2 pm
yesterday; lowest, 81, at Z am. today.
Full report on page u.
Evening star., 1925-02-27
BILL BACK FROM BUDGET.

Copyright, 1921
Evening star., 1925-02-27

The Stars carrier system covers
every city block and the regular edi-
ton is delivered to Washington homes
as fast as the papers are printed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-06-03
PNEUMONIA FATAL TO FRANK
WILSON

Frank II. Wilson. popular VIM
chester citizen and well known
business man, who was the manager
of the Shenandoah Boxboard Corr
poration, Of that city, died at his
home on West Leicester street, at
80 o'clock on Sunday morning.
following a brief illness Of pneu-
monia. He was 40 years old
Mr. Wilson was taken seriously III
one week ago with pneumonia, which
followed heavy cold. and, although
his condition seemed extremely crit
ical from the first. he rallied some-
what on Friday, after which some
hope was felt that he might pull
through.
Mr.. Wilson was the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. F w Wilson. Of Gettysburg, Pa.
Following his marriage to Miss Nam
ME Phillips. of Charles Town, seven
years ago, he was connected with the
HaIltown Paper Board Company,
which operates a paper manufactur-
ing plant at Halltown, this county,
He resigned his position there year
ago to take over managership of the
Shenandoah BoxboarU Corporation,
of Winchester. headed by Harry N.
Carpenter, of Coshoeton, Ohio.
Besides his father and mother he
is survived by his widow. Mrs. Nam
ME Phillips Wilson, and one little
daughter, Mildred Lee. He leaves
also one brother. Jshn Wilson. Of
/ Berkeley, Cal.
/ During his residence in Winchester
and Charles Town, Mr.. Wilson had
made many friends by his icordialitv
of manner and attractive PERSONAL
itv. and he was highly regarded and
esteemed. and his many friends are
grieved To learn of his untimeIy end.
The remains we're brought to
Charles Town and funeral Services
held at the Presbyterian Church on
Tuesday, at 4:30 m. Burial in
Edge Hill Cemetery.
Rev. DR. 6 G Sydnor. Pastor of the
Presbyterian Church, assisted by Rev
! Conrad H Goodwin. Rector Of Zion
Episcopal Church; Rev. Or Frank
McFaden. of the Presbyterian Church
of Winchester. and Rev. Mr. Friend,
of Hampden, Va, conducted the ser.
vices.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-06-03
LYNcH-sHUTT.

Married. at the home of the brides
parents, at Kabletown, last Wednes-
day evening at $50 o'clock, Miss
Myra Moore Shut, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs Logan Buchanan Shut, to
Mr.. Charles l. Lynch. The cere-
mony was performed by the brides
pastor, Rev DIR. G.. G. Sydnor Only
the immediate families were present
at the ceremony. Mr. Lynch is
well-known young man of Jefferson
County, and is assistant Superinten-
dent of the Potomac Lime and Stone
CO.. at Engle's, this county. After
a brief wedding trip, the newly mar
ried couple will return and make
their home at Reedson. A previous
ceremony was held in Martinsburg
the same evening, by Rev. Father w
A. McKeefrey. at the Rectory of st.
Joseph's Catholic Church.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-06-03
ST. HrLDA,s COMMENCEMENT.

The Tenth Commencement Of st.
Hilda's Hall have been under way
the past few days, winding up with
the Commencement Exercises proper
on Tuesday, when diplomas were
conferred on the following gradutes:
Misses Margaret Williams Hester.
Washington, full diploma; Charlotte
Weissenburger, Point Pleasant, vocal
diploma and academic certificate:
Reba Withers, Summit Point, Eng
lish certificate. Sara Tetrick Rau,
Frederick. Nd; Lucy Ramsay ITALIA
ferro. Wyoming; Mary Rodgers De-
Motto, Pittsburgh; Harriet Merri-
man Page, Bronxville, New York;
Elizabeth Cowden Moore, Charles
Town; Ellen Rutherford Shut, Ka-
bletown, academic certificates.
The Finals commenced on Friday,
May goth, with the concert given by
the pupils of the Music School.
Saturday, May 80, was Alumnae
Day. The Alumnae Luncheon was
at | o'clock, to which the graduates
of the current year were invited.
This-was followed by the annual
Business meeting. which was very
important one this year.
Saturday afternoon at o'clock,
the May Festival took place on the
lawn. This was followed by Flag
Raising Both Friday and Saturday.
the Art Studio was open the work of
the year on exhibition.
On Sunday, May 31st. the Rt. Rev
r. f. / Strider, Bishop Coadiutor Of
the Diocese, held Communion Ser
vice at the school at z o'clock. and
at ii o'clock delivered the Bacca-
laureate Sermon to the Graduating
Glass. Sunday evening the confer
ing Of the Chevrons took place.
Monday afternoon. the Class Day
Exercises of the Senior Class was
held, and in the evening the class
presented a play, followed by the
Loving Cup Ceremony.
On Tuesday. the final comforting
Of honors certificates Of distinction
and diplomas took place in peterkin
Hall The Rt. Rev William l. Grav-
att, Bishop Of Diocese. delivered the
address to the graduates. The final
ceremonies Of the day were held in
Whitby
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-06-03
FAIRvIEW CEMETERY
IMPROVED.

We made visit last Sunday to
Fairview Cemetery, about mile
south of Charles Town, which is the
burying place of the colored people
of Charles Town and vicinity. The
grounds have been greatly improved
within the last few weeks. Presi-
dent John Dixon having a force of
men cleaning up, cutting the weeds,
which were raised by subscription.
This burying ground should be kept
in good order. and those who helped
in the good work should be highly
commended.
Memorial Services were held at
the Cemetery on Tuesday. with a
large crowd present. Addresses were
made by John Dixon. President OF
the Cemetery Association; and Phil
jackson. Secretary, and others.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-06-03
VIVA II. CRIsWELL..

Mr.. William II. Criswell, born and
reared in Berkeley county. but res
ident of Morgan county for the past
% years, died Friday at his home
about seven mills from Paw Paw. on
Cspon Rivr, and was buried Sunday
The deceased was engaged in the saw
mill business and was over 20 years
of age. He is survived by one son
William, now residing in the state Of
Washington. and one daughter, Mrs.
Emma Hiett, of Washington, city:
also four brothers, Robert A. J. AID
George Criswell. of this city; Raleigh
Of Chicago, and two sisters Mrs. Levi
M. Porter and Miss Laura Criswell IN
jefferson county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-06-03
ST. HILDA's TO BE PURCHASED
BY THE DIOCESAN COUNCIL

The purchase by the diocese of
st. Hnda's Hall at Charles Town was
discussed favorably at the session in
Parkersburg of the Diocesan Council
of the Protestant Episcopal Church
of West Virginia, and committee,
of which ]. O. Watson, of Fairmont
is chairman and w. G. Peterkin. of
Par kersburg, one of the members
was named to arrange for the pur-
chase of that school for girls
which while mainly conducted under
Episcopalfan auspices has yet been in
tie hands of individuals.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-06-03
MARRIED I'm HACERsTowN

Mr.. Paul E. Blackford son of Mr..
and Mrs. j Blackboard Of Bardane,
was married in Hagerstown on Tues
day, his bride being Miss Lillian Kite
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John v.
Kite of the same neighborhood. Rev
Duncan Murray, of the First Baptist
Church, Hagerstown, performed the
marriage ceremony for them. Miss
Kite was school girl, being mem
Der of the third year class in the
Charles Town High School Mr.. and
Mrs. Blackford will rside at Bardane.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-06-03

That scared Ben, so he went up to
the alter, was converted, jumped on
his fiddle. broke it all to pieces and
he never was any account any more.
He wouldn't sing or dance, or tell
stories. He just moped around.
So one day | got in the carriage
with my father, with our two bay
horses. jim and Bill. Jim the driver,
Ben by him, father and myself in the
back seat and little yellow darby
sitting on the shelf over the back
shelf. We caught the train at Har-
per's Ferry for Baltimore. When
up. A man on horse, blowing a
tin horn took us slowly into Camden
we got near the city the train slowed
Station. As we got off the train a
man met my father and said, Mr..
Hawks, | am Mr.. Campbell's man"
"All right, good bye Ben. here's two
bits, go with that man." Thank you
master, goodbye sab; good-by Mas
ter Arthur" never saw Ben af-
forwards. Now, Mr. Campbell's man
brought father check that after
noon. We stopped at the Fountain
Inn, where the Southern Hotel is
liOWs anu cNCly iiOIAiiS
would go just across the street to Mr.
Frances place and buy two lottery
tickets. And every day won two
dollar and half gold piece. Father
would be buying goods from Jenkins
& Sons all day. would play around
the hotel At night we would go to
the theatre and in few days back
home to dear old bonneville.
In conclusion, let me say in my
profession as lecturer and evange-
list, have travelled all over the
United States; never went any place
yet ! did not meet some good folks
from bonneville.
God bless you all. | have broken
down, retired from active life. VIII
go home before long, and it makes
me very happy to know that over
there viii meet lots of folks from
bonneville. Arthur w Hawks, Sr.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-06-03
PROPS STARS AS LOCALS WIN.

The Legion team easily disposed
of the Martinsburg Athletics Satur-
day, before a large crowd. by the
score of to /. Props was in fine
fettle, limiting tn opposition to two
hits. one a scratch through Brown,
and striking out seventeen batters.
A wild throw to third by Durham let
in the only score.
The locals had on their batting
clothes. Everhart. Merchant and
Lancaster getting two hits each.
Stupid bias running cost the locals
several runs. two being cut off at the
plate.
The work of Airey at short for the
visitors was brilliant.
The summary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-06-03
RANSOM FINALS.

The finals for the Ransom School
were held at two o'clock, on Friday.
May 20, with the presentation of the
May Queen. by the children of the
school. The cast was as follows:
Queen--Mae Fink.
Pages-Billie Gayhart, Pershing
Roper.
Ladies of the Cour-Naomi Mills.
Virginia WEIGH. Pauline Howell. Luz
ellie Anderson, Esther Nicewarner.
Genevieve Hyatt.
Flowerland was presented by the
following children:--
Roses-Mangaret Gayhart. Clara
Robinson. Hilda Clipp.
Buttereups-Ethel Landers, Agnes
Fadeley.
Vioiets-Florence Miller, jose
phine Chamblin.
Daisies-Edith Whitmore, Cathe-
rine Willis.
Fern-Myra Glaize.
Toadstool-v-Ernest Greaver.
Butterfly-Loleta Roper.
The costumes wre most artistic.
and the children took their parts
most eharmingly.
Besides the May Kueen presenta-
ton, there were excellent reeitations
and songs, including the following:
May Song b the school
Welcome ----.........---P ershing Roper
Closing Day ---.---.-..-..T Three girls
Rosebud or Thorn. Genevieve Hyatt
Vacation BY primary children
WHY | Speak Ernest Greaver
Little Patriot ..... Woodrow Welch
What Great Men Like Carroll James
Dandelion,. Earl Hill
Seven Times One Mae Fink
Little Mothers Nine girls
There were large number of pro-
motions and distinctions. Among
them seventeen were promoted to the
third grad of the Charles Town
Graded School, some OK them receiv-
ing certificates for perfect attend
ance, not having missed day this
year, and some for faithful attend
ance. Iva Ramey and Harvey Rus
sell. who were promoted to the
Charles Town Gradd School last
year, had not missed day for two
years.
The new building is excellent in
every way, and was filled with chill
dren. patrons and friends to the
number of 219. The children were
so beautifully trained that the songs
and recitations were rendered with
out hesitation. For their combined
work in the primary grades Miss
Blessing and Miss Pittman deserve
great praise.
AT the conclusion of the exercises.
the children repeated. after Miss
Hall. an extemporaneous vote Of
thanks to Miss Blessing and Miss
Pittman for their fine training and
care over them during the whole
school term. This was done in ex-
celIent style, greatly to the pleasure
of the audience. Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-06-03
BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL CON
vENTIoN MEETS IN CHARLES
TOWN

The Sunday School Convention of
the Shenandoah Baptist Association
opened in the Charles Town Baptist
Church, last Wednesday morning,
May 9th.
Mr. Dickinson, of Front Royal was
elected Moderator. with Rev. Mr.
Anderson. of Bentonville. as vice
moderator.
Mr. Woodward led the morning
devotional exercises. using the 103rd
Psalm for the thoughts which he
asought
I Ne thought of the morning session
was centered around the Word of
God as to it's inspiration and place.
Mr.. Frazer made an appeal to give
the Bible its proper place in the
home, church and Sunday School,
which should be the place of first
Importance since it reveals Gods will
for every child Of His and is clamp
unto my feet, And light unto my
path"
A fine address was made by Rev.
Parker, the new pastor of Berryville,
on the Inspiration of the Bible. He
showed how the Bible itself claimed
TO be inspired and also how that ex-
ternal evidence verified the claim.
He called on the Sunday School
teachers to teach it as the inspired
Word Of God and as such to instill
into the hearts of the pupils a deep
reverence for all of its teachings
There were new items given from
the Southern Baptist Convention,
and all who attended seemed much
burdened by the monstrous denomi-
national debt. 1t was said that the
reports of the Boards showed that it
took only a censt out of dollar for
the running expnses of the boards.
The emphasis of the Convention
seemed to be upon eyangelistie work
and standing firm for the faith once
for all delivered unto the saints
Wednesday p. m, the devotional
exercises were conducted by Rev Mr.
Hoskins, of Winchester. Following
that Rev. Mr.. Cauley. of Martins
burg, made an address on the Peace
of the Preaching Service. He show
ed by the Word of God and His deal
ing with people that God had ordain-
ed that His people should be built
up by the preaching service, and that
going TO other services of the church
would not make up for the loss of
the church service.
He made an appeal that the Sun
day School students attend the
preaching services because they
needed the preached Word to teach
them the truth; prepare them for life
and arm them against temptation.
Rev. Mr. Hall. of Luray, spoke on
the Leadership of the Holy Spirit.
He brought out that the teacher
should be constantly seeking the
leading of the Holy Spirit. That the
Holy Spirit would give them wisdom
and power as well as give the truth
to teach.
Rev. Mr. Wright of the Sunday
School and B Y P U work was with
us, and made several helpful adj
dresses-one on the Purpose and
Plan of the B Y P U work, another
on Soul-winning. and another on the
Requirements of a Good Sunday
School, which he said were that the
Sunday School be well-officered. have
a regular program, good equipment,
good teachers and home co-opera-
tion.
All of us were very proud or the
young people who took part in the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-06-03
ANNUAL CONVENTION AT NOR
CANTOWN.

Mrs. William Campbell, President
Of the Eastern Division Of the FEEDER
alton of Women's Clubs Of West Vir-
ginia left for Morgantown. w Va,
where she called the Annual Con-
vention to order on Thursday.
An elaborate program of business
and entertainment has been arranged
for the delegates from the twelve
counties, comprising the District.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-06-03
COLORED PREACHER DIES
SUDDENLY.

Rev A N B Boyd, Rector of st.
Philips colored Episcopal Church, of
Charles Town. died suddenly on
Monday, aged 40 years. Funeral
services viii be held on Wednesday,
at 10 80 m, in St. Phillips Church,
and his body will be taken to Ports
mouth, Va, FOR burial
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-06-03
sOURs-DIILOW.

Married, at the Baptist parsonage
in Ransom last Friday, May 20, by
the pastor, Rev. Goodwin Frazer, Mr.
Luther w. Sours, Of Ransom, and
Miss Carrie Dillow, of Melville. this
county
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-06-03
CHANGING OFF AUTOMOBILE

The Citizens Ffre Company IS
CHANGING off a handsome Oakland
closed automobile to help pay the
debt on their Fire Truck. Buy all
the chances you can and help a
worthy cause, and then perhaps you
will be the proud possessor of a
handsome car. besides.