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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-11-30
|NARTNSBURG HAS A
VICTIM Of SMALLPOX


one case Of smallpox has Geve1oped
% Martinsburg and action has been
'aRen by the Board of Health to keep
me disease from spreading. The vic.
am lives on West King street and the
iOuse has been tagged, quarantined and
sseerything possible done to aid in
s'efting an epidemic. eEt
lne fact that 9 case Of smallpox ex
a's Is no reason for. the people to be-
'0me alarmed, as the chances for
more cases to follow is slight Accord
s 70 results in other nearby cities
'Ae'e' the malady has been it is moi
Assriy as deadly as the influenza
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WAR RELIEF MEETING
ON TUESDAY EVENING

On Tuesday evening, December 8,
at eight o'clock, there will be pub
lie meeting held at the. Court House to
discuss the war relief work which is TO
be done under the direction OF the
food administrator.
Everybody is urged 10 attend the
meeting4o asa
{f 2. GRAY SILVER,
ioyaa Food Administrator.
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Having lost my wife. and there ~
Ing no one left but myself. viii sell
all my household goods. At my homo.
43e Winchester Ava. on Saturday. No.
vsmbsr 30, beginning at 10 O'Clock
For further particulars sonssrntn1
the goods 70 ~ sold read description
Of the articles on page six Of today
World.
n =. CHAMBERLAIN,
II rs 5ks 426 Winchester Ave.
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NOTICE TO JUNIORS.

The members of Martinsburg Coun
Gil No. 35 Jr. o. U. A. N. are hereby
notified to meet at their hall Monday
December End, 1918. at one o'clock tt
attend the funeral Of Brother Theo
dore F. Imbach.
Bring white gloves.
CHAS. H. PITzER. n. s..
G. w. CARPER. v. c.
II 80 p1 1t
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WORTH VERY CAREFUL AT
TeNTJON.

It will pay every man and woman
to read on page two of today's WORLD
the letter written by Mrs. Allen Il.
yanNetre. Her experience in the late
influenza epidemic should make every
adult more careful about making
proper provision for the future. Don
fail to turn to page two. II rs pl tt
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PLANNING BIC
RECEPTION FOR WILSON

PARIS, Nov. 3o-Brest, one of the
principal ports OF dekarkation for
American troops. is planning a great
reception for President Wilson. While
there he will be shown some of the
great pieces of construction which
have been done there by the Ameri-
cans 9f
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FIRST CLASS SERGEANT.

Sergeant Charles w Morrison. for
mer manager of The World, who spent
Thanksgiving day at his home here,
has been promoted to a first class ser
geant ~ ~ aa7' sup
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NOTICE TO AUTO OWNERS.

If you are going to have any uphols-
tering done, or hood covers, ETC., made
for your automobile, or any buggy up
holstering done be sure to read Mr.,
Steck's ad on page six of today
World. IL ~ p1 tt
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GIVEN ROYAL TREAT.

Private Richard Gano, stationed at
Camp Dick, near Dallas, Texas, writes
to relatives here that he and several
other Martinsburg and Berkeley coun-
ty boys at that camp will soon be hons
orably discharged. On this account, he
writes, Dallas gave the camp a royal
treat few nights ago.
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GERMANS WITHDRAWING
IN ORDERLY manner
lBy die Associated Press.l

WITH, AMERICAN ARMY, OF OC-
CUPATION, Nov, 30.-An American
who has just returned from Frankfort
says that the withdrawal of the Ger.
man troops is being conducted in a
most orderly manner. everywhere de-
spite reports to the contrary
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LIEUTENANT GLOVER HERE.

Lieutenant Victor L. Glover, former
u inwood, spent Thanksgiving day
y MS home here. He issnow adjutant
Meade.
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=. ~ an ALARM CLOCK worthy the
~. se and worth the price. We have
~, : !, secured a shipment OF twenty-five
: ue BEST EVER MADE. They are
H., ". l. JONES 9 SON.
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BACK TO MARTrNseuRc.

sames Curtis, formerly a waiter at
- erystal restaurant, who has been
!, .,'hlhg in New York city and Coney
.u' mas returned to Martinsburg
- ~ IS employed at the Greek-American
Ssndy kitchen,
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Read the advertisement on page SIX
of todays WORLD II you are interest
ed in getting some splsndid personal
property. II 10 pl tn
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DESIRABLE PERSONAL PROP.
ERTY.

Much of the furniture belonging to
the late George Ryneal, Jr.. win be
sold at his late home on West Burke
Street, on Saturday. December s. For
further particulars see the advertise
ment on page six Of today's
WORLD. .KC2 q easscl4 u 20 pl It's
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For Christmas we have the BEST a.
|sortmsnt Of silver We evsrslad. This u
|aaving q lot, ~ We have always sAr-
riea a big stock. aslss
w. L. J0NAs 4 SON.
u az p1 II
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We have two SOLID SILVER Tea
Sets we will close out at much less
than their values. We need the room
and we need the money. -
W. L. JONES & SON. oh
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FORMER EMPEROR SIGNS HIS
ABD|CAT|ON At AMERONGEN
FORMER EMPEROR IN RENOUNCING ALL CLAIMS RE-
LEASED ALL OFFICIALS AND OFFICERS
FROM THEIR OATHS.
(By the Associated Press.)

LONDON, Nov 3o.-Former Emperor William signed his alb
Berlin states.
WILLIAM RENOUNCES ALL RIGHTS TO TWO CROWNS.
AMSTERDAM, Nov 30-Wilam Hohenzolen has definitely
rights the of Prussia and Germany
ing the signed by the former emperor
which is quoted in a telegram received from Berlin.
FORMER EMPEROR JOINED BY WIFE.
AMERONGEN Nov 30It is understood that William Hohen-
zoern awaiting the arrival of his wife before going
elsewhere suite believe that he will return to
Germany and resume the throne Nest&
One Count Won Bentincks household said
that the former greatly when his wife arrived
and seemed particularly delighted.
ORDER CHARLES OUT OF AUSTRIA
COPENHAGEN Nov 3o-Forner Emperor Charles has been
by the Vienna that he must leave Austria
the counter revolutionary movement there according
to d Lepsig dispatch to the Politician fFF
AMSTERDAM, Nov 3O-Forner Emperor Charles Of Austria
suffering from depression according Innsbruck
dispatch Zeng of Berlin He sits for hours at his
desk staring vacay Empress Zta much distressed
by husbands state of health. ss#
BERLIN group OF Independent Social Democrats
closely with the Sparacus Group DR. Lebknecht has
seized control wireless stations in Germany and is trans
hitting propaganda and other according to the Bernn
Tageblatt. ts s ga steAa g40tsa
Chancellor Ebert behalf the government had issued
warning press abroad Of this condition. saying
the responsibility FOR wireless
nation being sent out .ss a4 sM
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RETURNS FROM NEW york.
NM, NJ. J. M. Wintermoyer. local in.
M. auce agent, has returned FROM q
'aess trip to New York city,
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NOTICE TO El-Ks.

The Annual Memorial Exercises
will be held at the Lodge Rooms. Sun
day afternoon. at p.- m.
&C B.FF. DOOLEY.
II 30 p1 1t Secretary.
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u a2 p1 u

Miss Hilda Matthews, OF East Ste
nban street, has accepted a position
at w. L. Jones jewellery store.
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TAXPAYERS LAKE NOTICE.
This is the last week during which
discounts will be allowed on taxes for
1918.
r. = MILLER.
\ q ~ p shst<k
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WANTED

Several COED men for general work.
Apply 70 Vinegar Riaut. 70 - q
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FRUIT CAKES.

nnSulr CAKES OF AL SIZES.
~ BAk1Ry. DOTH PHONES.
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AN iNrkRxsfiko sALe.

~ pi 7 81 a4Ar eaxzAa4s.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-04
ENTENTE ALLIES LIKELY
 TO GIVE RECOGNITION TO
 BOLSHEvIK GOVERNMENT

London, Jan. .4--Developments in the Russo German negotiations, the Daily Chronicle says, are likely to cause the western power to give de facto recog- Russia A statement of Entente al- lied policy of a democratic character, it adds, soon will be sent to Russia.
 M. Litvinof, who has been ap- pointed ambassador to London by the Bolshevik, the Daily Chronicle con- tinues, may receive de facto recogni- tion as ambassador while Sir George Buchanan, the British ambassador to Russia, who is reported on his way home, may be replaced by a diplomat in sympathy with the ideas of reve- lutionary Russia.
 The statements apparently are based on contribution by "a diplo- matic correspondent" The writer says that owing to the Bolshevik dis covery of German duplicity anything may happen.
 There are,'' he says, three courses: The Bolsheviki may give way, the Germans may give way, or there will be rupture of relations. The first is hardly likely in view ot Foreign Minister Trotzkys declara- tion. The second Is possible, for tht Germans are past masters in the art of spacious compromise. But tht third Is most probable, since the Bol- sheviki have exhibited perspicacity which was hardly expected in this country.
 Russia. the land of boundless sur
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-04
SAVE MUNITIONS
 SHIPS ANCHORED
 NEAR GREAT FIRE

Hoboken N. J., Jan. FFiremen, United States soldiers and civilians, aided by New York f1reboats and railroad tugs, brought a stubborn blaze under control after fight Of several hours in the heart of the in- dustrial section paralleling the gov ernment controlled water front here today. Ships loading war supplies were threatened.
 A six-story manufacturing plant, containing paper and other mill sup plies owned by the Gatti-McQuade Co.,, was destroyed with an estimated property loss of $250, 900. Numerous small fires, caused by sparks carried by a 40-mile wind, were checked by the soldiers and civilians, while the firemen, almost exhausted by their efforts at a blaze elsewhere earlier in the morning and handicapped by weak water pressure, fought the flames in the Gatti- -McQuade building.
 At the request of war department authorities in New York the police there sent fireboats which reached Hoboken after cutting their way through the Hudson river ice.
 About 1000 soldiers guarded the district while aiding in the fire fight ing. Civilians were called on for pa trol duty. A munition factory in the vicinity was not touched by the flames. Several firemen. overcome by cold, exhaustion and smoke, were re- moved to hospitals
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-04
20 PIER CENT BOOST FOR CITY TAXES

By placing a front-foot valuation upon all property within the city limits, the city administration plans to keep the tax rate within distance Of the 21 mill mark by boosting the grand list from $16S, 100000 to near the two hundred million mark. With the total acquisitions of municipal de- rartmentS in the neighborhood of $5,50O, ,000, they must be slashed enor- mously by the Board of Apportion- ment to get the rate as low as 22 mills, which is 13 mills higher than the rate on the 1916 list.
 In addition to the enormous addi- tional expenditures levied by the ad. n1inistration in the last few weeks, including the salary grab, the two platoon system for the fire depart nent, and the creation of several city offices, the city has also to pay bond interests, primarily for warrenite, to the extent of several hundred thous- and dollars.
 The Board of Relief faces a. record breaking session. The tax commis- property to more than $3,OO0 front foot, while the residential districts will suffer accordingly.
 When the grand list is completed and a definite figure presented to the | Board of Apportionment and City Auditor Heating, it will show ar amount approximately $40,000,00O ir excess of New Haven, the next larg- est city, or an increase of so, ,O00,0 ,00) since Bridgeport's 1915 grand list.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-04

The members Of this organization, according to the admission of Otto Volger, bartender in the Adams House, which has clubrooms at BIO Fairfield avenue, take an oath upon Joining which reads will you pledge yourself not to join the regular United States army or navy, or army or navy of any other country, state militia or police force in any form ?''
 Charles H. Lane, agent of the De- partment of Justice, raided the head quarters of this society, this after noon, seeking literature and other evidence to be examined and used according to the nature of the evil dence revealed
 At the Federal building nothing would be said as to the nature of the evidence collected.
 The workmen's Sick and Death Benefit Fund has branches in IS cities in this state and the mem bership of each branch runs all the way from 40 to 50 to several hun dred. The big majority of the mem bers are Teutonic or of Teutonic extraction A large number of the members are American born and there are a number of nationalittes beside German and Austrian, but the latter predominate and the heads are said to be Potsdammers of the most dangerous type.
 The organization has been in exist ence 10 years or more and has a membership of 100,000 in this coun- try. It publishes a paper called ''The Solidarity" printed in New York, containing a directory of the various branches, classified by states, names of the officers, news articles and edi- torials printed in German and Eng fish
 Beside the seditious oath which members are compelled to make, one of the strongest oats is absolute unity between all members, by always ob- serving the rule ~ never to bring charges against the society or indi- viduaI members in public or through newspapers.
 whether Washington was aware o1 activities of this society or not, is not known at the present time, but theil literature has been distributed through the country through the IIIdllS anu IL WdS O SUI pm " S4A local officials when the filling out O. / q. uuestionnaire disclosed the real na ture of the society.
 Officials of the society deny th' charges strongly, but it is believed that the Department of Justice would not have acted so quickly and effect lively if it had not in its possession sufficient reason for taking the dras tic action they did
 The branches of the society il Connecticut are in New Haven, Nor
 (Continued on Page sO
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-04

prises, may quite possibly witness ae revival of war, if not in the most ac-, tive form it might at least be a sul- lenly defensive war necessitating the keeping on the frontier of consider able German force. It would at least prevent those pleasant and profitable commercial exchanges which Ger many hopes for.
 Assuming such a situation and the consolidation of Bolshevik power, provided failure to extract a peace does not wreck the Lenine regime, then recognition of that power as a de facto government fol. lows. Since that is so, a Socialist would be a logical representative of that government and Maxim Litvinoff, who has been appointed, is a likely enough occupant of the embassy"
 Referring to the retirement of Sir George W. Buchanan, the British ambassador to Russia, whose services are praised highly, the writer says:
 "In his place probably would be sent a diplomat in marked sympathy with the ideas of revolutionary Rus sia.
 Be that as it may, we may expect soon some new statement of policy with regard to Russia, which, should it lean toward the latest develop ments and democracy. would un- doubtedly strengthen the Allied cause in Russia
 The Bolsheviki have fixed the open ing of the constitutional assembly for Jan. IS, provided there is present at that time a quorum of 400 membarA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-04

Three policemen were swept aside and the frantic housewives pleading and threatening, demanded that they be given fuel or the death of their children would result. Few of the re- quests could be granted and the wo- men were forced to leave the office unable to get fuel.
 The city's bakeries are threatened with being compelled to suspend operations; the Connecticut Co. is re- ported to have about exhausted it's supply; Siemon promised 50 barges of coal, has given up faith in the federal pledges of aid and has sent W. F. Severn, of the A. w. Burritt Lumber Co. to Detroit to investigate the pool ing system in vogue in that city. It will be applied to Bridgeport and it is hoped will assist in solving both the household and factory supply condi- tions.
 The suffering of families has been further increased by their inability to even purchase kerosene with which to fill the small stoves procured by the hundred from local stores. Gas heat CTS in many homes were today out of commission, the fluid having frozen Tn the pipes.
 The meagre coal supply for homes in possession of local dealers has dwindled until the bins are empty and the fuel committee this morning was forced to reduce it's aIlotments from one-half ton to one-quarter of ton for each customer. The 30 licensed street peddIers were today cut off en- tirely, leaving the local fuel office the only headquarters where the suffering might apply for relief.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-04
2 CHILDREN .DIE;;MOTH .IN HOSPITAL

zela and Louisa Tibador, aged g and II years, respectively, are dead, and their mother, Mrs. Zela Tibador. of 3S Ebbett's Lane. is in a dying condition at the Bridgeport hospital today, as the result of gas leak from a broken fixture in their home.
 The three were found lying in bed, unconscious, by a neighbor, about 12:3O o'clock this noon, and the emergency hospital was notified. Dr.. J. F. Keegan immediately responded, and arriving, found the younger child, Zela, dead.
 The second girl still had spark of life left in her, but efforts to revive her were fruitless, and she died while on the way to the Bridgeport hospital, in the ambulance. Mrs. Ti- bador's condition is extremely dan gerous, and she is not expected to live.
 According to report, the gas pipe in their room was broken, and a rag was ts-isted about the opening to prevent the escape of gas. Failing to see the children out in the street as usual this morning, the neighbor who found them broke into their house to investigate, with results as stated.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-04

The committee has appealed to the city administration for financial and moral aid.
 ''Pm discouraged with government promises said Sfemon today, "the 50 carloads promise hasn't materialized and telegrams to Washington don't do any good. I've talked to Administra- tor Russell and he hasn't heard a word about the shipment. Unless re- lief is had by Monday or Tuesday fac tories will have to Close, as their sup plies will be exahusted by then.'
 The pooling of all factory coal was discussed at meeting of the Manu- facturers' association executive com mittee last night, which was attended by Siemon. The movement was start ed by vote of the committee in which all agreed to the proposition.
 Severn will investigate the pooling system in Detroit thoroughly. Upon his return a joint meeting is planned of committees representing all per sons interested in the situation, in- cluding committees from the Chamber of Commerce, Manufacturers associa- ton, Bridgeport Business Mems as- sociation, Fuel committee and a com mittee representing the people, to be appointed by the mayor.
 The Retail Dealers association has also agreed to the pooling of hard coal for domestic use, and upon this ac- tion it was learned that at least $5,o0O would be needed for expenses and it will be carted in quarter ton lots The Manufa cturerS' association offered tO pledge the entire amount, but Chair man Siemon deferred acceptance on CContinued on Page 3.0
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-04
KALKERT SAYS HE
 WAS ASSAULTED

On his way home from work, at 5 o'clock last evening, Edward Kal- kert, of SO2 Maplewood avenue, machinist employed at the Bullard plant. stopped in at a Fairfield ave- HBO saloon for a drink.
 4wo hours later he was found ly' tMg on the walk at South avenue and Water streets, bleeding from numer- GUS cuts, his eyes blackened and his body covered with bruises. He was taken to the emergency hospital for treatment, and there said that he had been assaulted and robbed by un- known persons of s70 in cash, gold watch and chain, ring, pin, eye glasses and other valuables. The matter is being investigated by the polico.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-04
SERVICE.
 MAY BE HALTED
Textile Plant Lays Of 500 Men This Morning, Be- ing Unable to Run Several of Its Depart ments Owing to Shortage-Hysteri-
 cal Women Rush Police

Bridgeport today finds itself face with short which threatens the foundations of it's industrial mic life. With relief visible to local fuel committee of factories threatened closing The Salts Textile Mills today suspended 300 men, being operate several of the departments of the mills
 The anthracite shortage affecting the city a time when is experiencing cold of record breaking length bitterness causing intense suffering throughout the city This morning hundreds of hyStercaI women, mobbed fueIof
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-04
The Kaiser's Reply

His Satanic Majesty in a letter to the Kaiser abdicates his throne in favor of the Hun Terror. Read the lat ter's reply on Page s.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-04

For Bridgeport and vi- etnity: Fair and continued cold tonight; Saturday in- creasfng cioudineSs and slightly warmer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-04
BROOKLAWN CLUB
 WILL SAVE FUEL

Desirous of conforming to the ex- press wish of Coal Administrator Carl F. Siemon. that fuel be conserved wherever possible. the Brooklawn Country club announced today that the dinner dance mad program of moving pictures scheduled for tomor- row night will be cancelled.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-04

the citizens of Bridgeport told that two companies of the famous Brandenbuger Guards, of the Kasers army stationed in Bridgeport they would be surprised Vet cOrng to facts Tneathed this morning by the officials of the Department of Jusce who Investigating the activities of the WOrnens Sick and Death Benefit Society," such affairs apparently exists and have two hundred wants of the WiIhelmStraSSe in midst
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-04
Two Thousand COssaCks Killed When Exploding
 Munitions Wreck Train

Stochom Jan "A Haparanda dispatch says the muni- tOn depot front blown gently all buildings within radius of two kilometres were destroyed trains loaded with Cossaeks the dis wrecked, causing the death of 1000 men,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-01-04
wOkAEN MOB FUEL OFFICE FOR COAL; SALTS MILLS UNABLE TO OPERATE:
 AGENT GOES WEST TO SEEK AID
MEMBERS OF WORKERS
 SICK BENEFIT SOCIETY
 PLEDGED TO RESISTANCE

Department of Justice Investigating Organization Believed Teutonc in Nature, Following Dis | covery Made Through Draft Questionnaire- Subscribers Agree Not to Join Forces of America or Any Other Country-Federal Agent Raids Headquarters in Fairfield Ave.