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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18
THE FIGHTING men
WILL Be FIRST TO
HEAR PEACE AIMS
President Wilson Expected To
So Address Them.
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(By international views oerSiCe)
washington, Dec. 1S.-The Presi-
dent is expected to make his first
statement concerning the peace pol
lev Of America in his address to the
soldiers Of the American Expedition
ary Forces at General Pershing's ar
nv headquarters on Christmas Day.
The headquarters are located at
Chaumont, France.
1t is confidently believed here that
this address to the fighting men, to
whom the president paid such high
tribute In his last address before
Congress- on the eve of his depart
ure for France, will disclose to them
the substance OF Americas aims at
the peace conference.
Thus far President Wilson in his
public addresses has confined his re-
marks largely to words of apprecia-
ton over Ills reception and admira-
ton for the French people. He has,
however. shown keen conception
Of the experience by the people Of
France during the four years con-
flct.
Holds Conferences
Paris, Dec. 1S.--President Wilson
held important conferences with Col.
=. H House, his personal advisor,
and Secretary OF State Lansing to-
day. They both brought reports on
Developments in the British and
French governments, which affect
the station,
The American executive is ex-
tsemelyl disappointed at the failure
10 press the important conferences
which ma had hoped to have this
week He had expected to clear them
al up BY Sunday.
Plans for a game Of golf today on
the links at Versailles had to be
abandoned on account of the wealth
er. Following his conferences with
Colonel House and Secretary Lans-
Ing the president planned to stay in
seclusion at the Murat residence
and rest.
Last nights reception at the
Sharp residence was extremely pic
turesQue. The president chatted in
formally with many French officials
and seemed to enjoy himself great
y.
"A syndicate representing provin-
cial newspapers Of all politics sent
Mrs. Wilson an immense bouquet.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18
SUNDAY SERVICES
RIDGEWAY CIRCUIT

There VIII be preaching at the
following places on Ridgeway charge
South, Sunday, Dec. %: Paynes
Chapel II a. M, Arden Bis D. m.
and Gerrardstown 7.15 p. m. Sacra-
merft of the Lords Supper will be- adj
ministered at the morning services.
The Sunday school Rest Church
will hold their Christmas entertain
ment on Christmas eve. The public
is cordially invited. w. X. Hardesty
Pastor.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18
BERTHA" AND BOMB
TOLL OF PARISIANS
(By lnterns. Al News Service

(By Interns. Al News Service)
Paris. Dec. - -Germany's "big
BERTHA" the long g gun that was
used to lombard Z. killed 1876
persons and wounded =, in the last
ten months Of the war. 2,ording to
statistics made public tt r, by the
Figaro. In the same tim. <>rman
aviators who bombed Paris killed
206 persons and wounded 1872. The
statistics show that in 1914 As bomb
we're dropped on Paris, IL in 1915,
81 in 1916, IA in 1917 and 1896 in
1918.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18
SOLDIERS BUY COFFEE
THINKING IT IS BOOZE
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(6y international News Service)
Macon, Ga, Dec. 1S.--If you were
a soldier and had treasured up a
four months thirst and had bought
a quart or so of what you thought
was good thirst quencher and
when you started to quench you
found the alleged whiskey was moth
ing but coffee wouldn't 1t make you
mad? 1t did number of soldiers at
a local hotel. But the mysterious
"bootlegger" who had been harvest
ing So per quart for the imitation
had fled.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18
pRPEpIcr LONG PROSPERITY.


(by international News Servce.)
Sharon, Pa, Dec. 1S.--Ten years OF
prosperity are predicted by the steel
manufacturers of Shenango Valley.
The forecast is based on the demands
for steel for home consumption and
export trade. The manufacturers say
that millions of tons of steel are need
ed in this country today, not to men
ton the requirements of Europe. II
there are no labor troubles manu-
facturers predict an uninterrupted run
of many years for the plants.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18
TIME IS NOT RIPE
TO CONSIDER ANY
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
Should Be Discussed After the
Peace Treaty.
(By international News serviee)

Washington, Dec. 1S.--Declaring
that the signing OF treaty of peace
and the establishment of league of
nations are two entirely separate
problems, without connection, Sena-
tor Knox OF Pennsylvania, secretary
OF slate In the cabinet of former
President Taft, today pleaded in the
Senske for the adoption of his reso-
luton putting the Senate on record
in opposition to the president on the
league Of nations ideal.
Knox summed up his argument for
putting over consideration of the
plan for league of nations until
after the peace conference in these
words:
81 have said enough. I hope, to
make this much clear:
"1.--That the Issue of the war were
issues between the central powers
and the allies and ourselves. The
function of a peace treaty is to set
tie these issues.
"2.-The issues ais to league Of
nations and a revision of the laws
of the seas are issues between the
allies themselves and between them
and each of them and all OF the neu-
trad powers.
Sol have shown conclusively that
uron these latter issues there exists
the widest diversity of opinion and |
have concluded that 1t f. wise not to
force upon conference that must
adjust the comparatively simple de-
mand of the one the complexities and
confusion of the other"
Although the name of former Presi-
dent Taft was not mentioned by
Knox 1t was apparent that the diff
ferences between them over the
league of nations had led to an open
break. Taft is accused by Republi-
can leaders in the Senate of conduct
ing an open propaganda to swing
Republican Senators agaisnt the
Knox resolution.
The Senate Foreign Relations Com
mittee will decide the fate of the
resolution on Saturday
Wilson Not Worried
Paris, Dec. 18.-President Wilson
is not concerned about the apparent
hostility in the United States Con-
gress for his plan for the league of
nations and the freedom of the seas.
He believes that when all of the facts
are known there will not be any at
tempt by the Senate to hold up any
treaty that may be entered in to-.
President Wilson has frankly told
all officials that he has met here his
exact attitude and he is now await
ing developments. In this connection
tt is understood he will shortly make
an unofficial announcement, giving
detail exactly what he planned
Expects kaIian Support
The president intends to get all
possible support from Premier Or
lando of Italy. The Italian states
man will arrive tomorrow with the
King and queen. The president ex-
poets to receive the Italian mon
arch soon after he arrives The
president will return Victor Eman-
ual's visit at ance and when these
formalities are out of the way Presi-
dent Wilson intends to arrange a
conference with Premier Orlando
and get down to business.
The Italian sentiment has been
very friendly toward the American
executive.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18
.B0LSHEvIkI TROOPS
ADVANCE ON DERPART

(6y international News service)
Stockholm, Dec. 18.--Bolshevik
troops In western Russia are advan-
cling on Derpart on wide front, the
Esthonian minister of war announced
in an official statement today.
Esthonia is one of the Russian
Baltic provinces. Its capital lis Reval
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18
DROVE HIS AUTO NINE
YEARS WITHOUT LICENSE

(By international News Service.)
Worcester, Mass, Dec. 1S.--'FNor nine
years John r. Frederickson, Of this
city drove his automobile without
an operators license. Thousands Of
autoists have been held up here dur
ing that time, but Frederickson es-
capped until he got mixed up in a NIL
nor accident.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18

Are good investments. Nothing Is
growing in value as rapidly. We have
splendid assortment in stock and
can furnish you with single stones
ranging in prices from $3.50 to s5s5
Yon'N be convinced OF their value az
soon as you see them. Come In
l21oip u W. =. JONES 4 SON
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18
NATTY UNIFORMS

The police and firemen have re-
ceived their natty new uniforms for
winter. These were made by Thomp-
son and Thompson and are put up in
their usual good style.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18
NOTICE

AS my Office has been closed my
accounts have been placed in the
hands of Mr.. John S. Robinson of
the business office of the City Hos
pital and all persons indebted to me
are hereby notified to call there and
make prompt settlement.
~ IL lip tt. DIR. II. G. TONKIN
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18
KILLED IN FRANCE

Captain Francis d. Roller, son OF
DIR. r. D. Roller. OF Charleston. was
reported killed in action in France.
DIR. Roller was once pastor of Trim
ity Episcopal church, this city.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18
TO SIGN UP PEACE
TREATY next JUNE
(sy international News servIoe)

tBy International News SerVIce)
Paris, Dec. 1S.-The preliminary
peace conferences will be held at
the foreign office during the first ten
days of January and will be presid.
ed over by Premier Clemenceau, ac-
cording to an article by Marcel HUI
tin in the Echo de Paris today.
M. Hutin predicts that the peace
treaty will be signed at Versailles
during the early part of June.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18
OFF TO NEW YORK.

Dr.. and Mrs. II. G. Tonkind did not
return today from Hot Springs. N.
c. They went on to New York City
for a few days and will return home
Friday.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18
SLOT MACHINES DISAPPEAR

Since the confiscation of H. A
Wyatt's and David Russler's slot
machines and the fining and half
hour jail sentence imposed on tbs
two operators, all other slot machines
in the city have disappeared. 1t Il
understood those in the county will
be next.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18
AAvlLAND AND PlckARD CHINA

: Full line of these high quality china
ware We have everything you want
at prices most reasonable.
W. 1. JONES = SON.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18
STOVE IN SCHOOL ExPLopEs
(Bv InternationaI News Service.

(By International News Service
Springfield. ILL.,. Dec. 1S.--Bits Of
iron were hurled all about Miss Yer
ma Easley. teacher Of the Tucker
school at Divernon, near here, when
a stove in the schoolroom mysteri-
ously exploded. She was uninjured.
School had just recessed.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18

Hurry if oyu want goods at the low
est prices ever offered in Martins
burg. A. SNYDER's Fire Sale.
IS LIP 2t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18
SEWER BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by the
City Council OF Martinsburg. w. Va,
on December 21st, for the construc
tion of sewer from Porter avenue
to Valley street. The Council re
SERVES the right to reject any or all
bids.
r. w. SPARROW,
10 12lp1 10 Comr. Of Straeta.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18

Goods going fast at the Fire Sale
Come in and get your share.
ls1p2t A.. SNYDER, 141 N Queen
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18

Huyler's Candy for Xmas. Fresh
supply Just received. $1.0o per lib
None Better.
IL IL Up tt. F. A. MINOR
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18

Why not clear your conscience?
You know 1T is due her to have a
Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet. Make ar.
Engagements for one today for Xmas
and you will make her happy and
savei.hsr steps.
Hls1p t.. Martinsburg Furniture Co
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18
URGES PUNISHMENT
OF THE EX- KAISER
(sy international News service)

10y international News service)
Washington, Dec. H-Punlshment
Of William Hohenzollern and "every
one asScciated with him in the com
hitting of brutal atrocities in the
late war, particularly all concerned
IN the sinking OF the Lusitania, en-.
falling the murder Of American citi-
sens men, women and children" is
demanded In joint resolution intro.
duced in the, House today by Rep
resentative George Darrow, Republi-
can. Of Pennsylvania.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18

Make arrangements today for a
Aoosier Kitchen Cabinet. You can
get nothing, that will please her
more.
u l6 LIP tt Martinsburg Furniture Co.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18
BROTHERHOOD ELECTS

Mr.. J. w. Manford was elected
president of A. A. Robertson lodge,
No 1862, Brotherhood OF Railway
Trainmen; Mr.. F. B. Ettinger, Sec
rotary, and Mr.. A. L. Cline, treasur-
er. Mr.. Manford is also local chair
man.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18

Read the Martinsburs Journal.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18

Good Soft Lump Coal.
MARTINsBURG ICE & COAL co.
II 2 LIP tt
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18

wANTEpOld window sashes. from
three to six feet long in good con.
dition, will pay well for same. Phone
Or call Journal Office. u II Up tt
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18

Read The Evening journal
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18

Miss Hazel Wright, Of Berkeley
Station, was shopper in town to-
day.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18

Big dance Thurs. Armory.
Y y Up 2t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18

Baled Hay for sale. HENsHAW,
HOLLIS 4 co. 10 I Up tt
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18
LUMP RUN or NINE COAL

! have just received one car of
good soft lumpy Ran Of Mine coal
100.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-18

T. w. SPARROW,
Comr, Of Streets.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-18

THE DAILY NOVELETTE,
"The Difference i'm the Khaki
By Rs,th L. Bnrnham

TERRY slowly opened, her eyes, and
u for moment she was startled, then
she laughed softly as she glanced around
the little camp bedroem-surely 1t had
been familiar enough year ago, She
she looked out Of the Windows o'clock
and a beautiful morning. She would
take the canoe. she thought, paddle
around to the little cove and dream un-
til breakfast time. Her hostess would
Ten minutes later she softly closed the
door of the screened-in porch and stood
ron the little float. The canoe was gone
Perhaps Dick. the husband Of her hos.
tess. had gone on an early errand and
would be back soon. She sat down to
wait.
1t was all SO familiar, the float. the lit
tie camp with the screened-in porch.
the beautiful lake! How many good
there last Season. sitting quietly on the
piazza. padding on the lake. strolling
along the country roads The pictures
crowded through her memory. and al
ways beside her in them all was a tall
figure. content to do her bidding. with
apparently no other aim IN life than the
pleasure at hand 1t had alr been very
pleasant and happy. and then-he had
proposed. AS chum and playmate he
nad fitted admirably, but for husband
she wanted a man, a competent. COM
manding man. she had told him. not an
indolent boy in khaki trousers and fian-
ship with his sister had remained un-
broken but the good times had ceased.
and now, after a winter OF hard work.
she had been glad to accept Sylvia's KIND
invitation for the weekend, win tne
tacit understanding that the, fellow in
khaki camping clothes should be alb
sent.
Then rudely her dream was broken.
A canoe came gliding into view. AND
there was something familiar both IN
the craft and the straight figure pad
ding.
"Stepheu!" she cried as the canoe
The tall. good-looking figure in the
khaki uniform of Uncle Sans army
lashes dfopped. Then he steadied the
canoe with hand on the float and held
Get in . he said. and there was moth
ing indolent either ABOUT voice or man
She stepped squarely into the center
Of the canoe. settled among the cush-
ions .ARnd he padded off with a steady,
cleaH stroke. Not word was uttered
until they reached n little cove which
shut off the view of the cottagers. Then
he stopped and locked at her until she
could feel the color dye her cheeks
where did you come frcm?" she
stammered. to cover her confusion.
Had few hours leave from camp.
Came on the last train last night he
replied.
Did you know was here" she
asked, quickly. a.,
mo, I didn't" Stephen replied, Just
as quickly. but I would have come just
the same II I had. I had made up my
mind to so to Boston next week. any
way. just to see you. I'm going to
France soon, very soon He heard her
catch her breath sharply; then he went
on very quietly. You told me last
summer you wanted man for a hus-
band. not a lazy boy. and it struck deep.
Uncle Sam has been trying his best to
make a man out of me. and I'm doing
my best to help HIM. They say that
absence makes the heart grow stronger
for some one nearer home, but II hasn't
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-18

line trench doughboy observed a move
ment in the dead grass and weeds among
the American wire entanglements. Tense
with expectancy, the doughboy put a
finger against the trigger of hiss rifle
and waited.
The grass parted and a. yellow dog
just plain dog-emerged. paused inquir-
ingly,- his forefoot lifted in graceful ges-
ture. Z Then he trotted from Germany
nal of "kamerad" with his Tail. He
was Adopted by the doughboys and
stayed several days in the first-line
trench, catching rats for his board. Then
he got sick of working so hard and
deserted to our battery. He stayed with
US for about week and then disap-
peared. Maybe he wasn't satisfied with
and went back to the boches.
We tried to solve the rat problem In
our, dugouts by keeping cats, and at
one time we bad as many as ten. But
the cook fed the little beasts SO well
that they laid off the job of rat catching
and would Go nothing but snooze in
the sun when they We're not eating.
five Of the cats, and the rest of them
got scared and beat it to parts un-
known.
We were not bit sorry to lose tkem.
We jumped into real action on March
l. 1918, when large body of shock
troops. picked from the Prussian Guards.
came over the top and charged toward
met with conspicuous bravery by the
american troops. and there were many
shining examples Of heroism on the part
of our boys s-.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-18
, CHAPTER XVII
Yankee Heroes

THE attack was preceded by heavy
i bombardment of our lines with large
caliber guns.
These guns ranged from the six to the
twelve-inch type. The enemy also let
loose great quantities of poisonous gas.
Heavy shells and gas shells fell on our
lines in perfect whirlwind for more
than a half hour, A driving wet snow
was falling and the visibility was very
poor.
The minute tho attack opened we
leaped to our guns and worked like
devils out there in the storm. 7 averaged
to fire about twenty shots a minute
and the big guns all along our line were
popping like mad. At 'the very begin
ming ] had put on my gas mask, for the
gas was coming over bad. At a. m.
the boche barrage fire lifted on the
trenches to the right of the salient. and
The Huns. numbering 800. came sweep
ing forward under the protection Of
their own fire.
We dropped our barrage right In the
midst Of them. and we yelled with Joy
when we saw a score orNmore go down.
The rest Of them jumped into what was
left of our first-1ine- trenches But in
stead of the easy time anticipated the
Kaiser's shock troops found the Ameri-
cans all ready for battle. Fierce hand
to-hand fighting began. %.
While the hand-to-hand struggle was
going on. we kept fierce barrage
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-18

THE ambulance drivers are plucky
L fellows they go out after the wound
ed, in the thick of the Smelling. There
was one chap near our lines who picked
up soldier who had one of his legs
shot of at the. knee. The driver made
n tourniquet by cutting some rope off
a horses harness. Then he splaced a
hammer on the under side Of the leg
over the severed artery and bound the
piece of harness around the leg, tighten
ing 1t with an ordinary tire iron. You
have to be quick and resourceful, you
know, when a man Is bleeding to DEATH
have spoken of that graveyard right
in front of that battery. Well, some
of the superstitious boys in our battery
used to. see all kinds Of things there
at night when they were on guard duty.
One OF the guards came into my dug
out one night with his face as white as
chalk; he was trembling from head to
foot.
That graveyard Is haunted he said
Tonight l saw ghost out there as
sure as yotn are foot high"
"A ghost?" I hooted.. There are no
such things as ghosts"
There amt, hey?" he scoffed. >"well
you ought to see the boy I saw"
what did he look like?" asked, jus.
to kid him along.
"A boche general in white uniform
said uniform. glowing like lightning
steel helmet And such terrible eyes !;
they looked like spots of fire."
Maybe 1t was the Kaiser" I said
tauntingiy. dropped down from an air.
plane 70 curse the French dead
''No. 1t wasn't the Kaiser" said the
scared one: ut looked more like Bis
marck. figure that he was apologize
ing to the French dead for the inhuman
way the Kaiser is carrying on"
Two or three more of the BOYS got
worked up over that graveyard. but in
all the time Il did guard duty there I
never saw anything to get crinky over.
| never could figure why anybody should
peaceful. and never fail to mind their
own business. which cannot be said of
most folks who are alive and kicking
Right through January and February
we kept potting at the enemy with our
at us. I always had a number of shells
beside my gun to be fired at minutes
notice.
Many nights we would wake up in our
dugout with shells dropping ali about
us. We would scramble out of our
hunks. race half-clad to our gun-pits
and send few over 10 the enemy just
to show him that we were wide awake.
One night l awakened with the feel
ing that / was being tossed about In
the vortex of Kansas cyclone. 1t
was trivial incident; shell had landed
nearby and blown the top off my dug.
out. I ran through. the darkness with
the rest OF the crew to the 75. and
sent a couple of shells into No Mans
Land. Then I went back to bed and
slept like a top. ..
The next day German deserter wan
dered into our dugout. 7 will tell you
how it happened. Down in our 'front.'