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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-22
WHEAT, FLOUR AND
MILL FEED PRICES
Maximum Prices For MiIlers
and Dealers Announced.

BY circular letter of July /. the
Food Administration Grain Corpora.
ton advises all millers and grain
dealers. The control by the Food Ad-
ministration will hereafter be under a
schedule of Fair Flour and Mill Feed
Prices, which will be effective at ev-
erv mill. and as the maximum price
of flour and mill feed is controlled by
this new schedule, it win of necessity
make a fair price for wheat at every
country point, but the wheat price
will not be definitely fixed by the Food
Administrator.
1--WE enclose table of equivalents
of wheat per bushel. -four per barrel
and mixed feed Qnoluding all OF
wheat not ground into four per ton
the prices of the last two mentioned
articles include milling, cost and pro-
fit.
1925 per bu.. $3.50 per bu., S2.35 per
Wheat Purchases-$2.20 per bu.,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-22

inc Sallade gifted lady of this
place Dis assisting with the music.
On Thursday Prof. ]. w. Ruther
ford will deliver two addresses en-
titled Causes of the War,
Prof J. H. Rohrbaugh has re
turned to Berkeley Springs after
spending some time in Pittsburgh
and Chenille, Gimer county. w
Va. Professor Rohrbaugh was one
of the instructors at the Gilm lei
county institute which was held last
week
Miss Rama Bayer daughter of
Prosecuting Attorney Harry w.
Bayer will teach in Davis this com
ing term.
Principal Charles Gain and wife,
of Romtne'y, were here on a brief
visit recently. Mr.. Gain was form
erly principal of the Berkeley
Springs Graded school.
Mr.. Worth Rice, son of County
commissioner Frank Rice. has been
elected principal of the Berkeley
Springs Graded Schools. He has
two brothers in the National Army.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-22
FARM BUREAU WILL
MEET ON SATURDAY

A call meeting of the Executive
Council of the Berkeley County Farm
Bureau will be held on Saturday aft
ernoon at $50. Mr.. Teal will hand in
his resignation at that time in order
to be able to report at Camp Taylor,
Kentucky, on or about the 29th for
Officers Training Camp in Field Ar
tillery. The principal business TO be
taken up is a report of the financial
status of the Bureau. latest results
on fertilizer and timothy seed orders
and the formulation of plans for the
next few months. Very probably
State Leader Nat. T. Frame will be
present to discuss these matters with
the Bureau officers. All members
are invited to attend this meeting
which will be held, in the office OF
theSCounty Agent at the court house.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-22
FLETCHER DEGRANGE
ESCAPES HUN RAIDER
Shrapnel Hits Wall Two Feet
Above His Bed In France

Aix-les-Baines, France. is one n ,l..
most attractive pleasure resorts in tho
world, and before the year this way
favorite spot for tourists. who eo,,i,
spend portion of the day along tba
beautiful water front and then tai,..
the inclined railway for trim 10 tb.
surrounding mountains, look over in
to Switzerland and enjoy magnif
cent view. 1t was from this cite 4bs4
II. Fletcher DeGrange, formerly -
tins city, writes to his cousin. Mr. NJ
G. Williamson, OF Swan Pond Flo,
cher some time ago enlisted and ;s
now First Glass Sergeant in the No.
bile Shop Truck Unit 314. A. NJ G.
In his letter of July "a Sergeant De.
Grange speaks of experiencing an air
raid once in while-but does nor
specify the city. One night as he was
standing at the window in his bar.
racks. he heard the warning whistle
and saw the flash. of falling bomb
He quickly dropped beneath his bed
but had his hand on top. The next
morning he discovered two places
made in the wall by shrapnel just
about two feet over his head. The
bomb fell about half block away
from the barracks, which he admits
was too close for him.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-22
BIG DYNAMO SLIPS
OFF INTO THE CANAL

While a large dynamo was being
transported across the canal at Pow
ellis Bend, about two miles below
Wslliamsport, to the Potomac Light
and Power Co.'S plant near Williams
port Tuesday afternoon, it accident
ally slipped off the barge and fell in
to the canal. The machinery was
valued at some $4,000 and was in
tended to be Installed in the pow or
plant on the Virginia side of the riv-
or near Dam No. 4. The G. V. R. r.
wrecking crew from this city went to
the scene and removed the dynamo.
Luckily no one was injured during
the accident and no damage was done
to the canal
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-22
MUCH OF INTEREST
IN BERKELEY SPRINGS

Superintendent Guy Fearnow was
the presiding officer at the opening
OF the Morgan county Teacher insti-
tute for teachers which began here
on Monday morning at ten O'Clock
erintendent J. w. Rutherford, of
Grafton, Penn, and Prof Prof. Nc
Ginnis, of Fairmont, w. Va. At
the opening session Will E. Wits
ner was, appointed reporter for the
evening journal and Jess r. Ty-
son for The Morgan Messenger. Mr..
Tyso is the newly nominated can.
didate On the Republican ticket for
county superintendent of schools.
His candidacy seemed to appeal
very stong to the people. He made
such splendid "r1n" at the pri
maries. 1t has been remarked here
that Mr.. Tyson instead of running
"few." There were five candidates
i'm the field for county superintend-
ent and Jesse was the swiftest
rum err" of the whole bunch He
was pitted against such men as
Prof J. N. Fries, Geo. Allemong,
George Ambrose and Guy F. Fear
Rows the present well liked incum-
bent. Jesse Tyson is a product of
old Morgan county, and a graduate
Of Shepherd College and by the
way, he was so favorably impress
sed with Jefferson county that he
captured one of her fair daughters.
Mr.. Tyson is the newly appinted
principal Of the Paw Paw graded
school. DR.. J. Fl. Br1mk delivered a
brief address on Monday morning.
In the course of his fine talk he
said Don't be- quitter." That
pointed language should especially
apply in these crucial, critical days
| in which the word is keyed no TO
such high tension. Doctor Whit
Barbe is a prominent visitor at the
Institute. Misses Mollie Ryneaf
and Fannie Hergesheimer. of Mar
tinsburg, are attending the insti-
tute. The enrolment is very small
compared with other years. Forty.
two (42) enrolled on Monday.
DR.. Waitman Ba,rbe, of Morgan
town, gave "a fine address here
Tuesday afternoon at the Old Do
mini'on Academy before the teach
ers' institute At different times his
remarks called forth applause. In
speaking of the world struggle he
gave four reasons why the United
States is in the great conflict, viz:
list. We are fighting for the pre-
|servation OF civilization itself.
End. We are fighting for the pre-
servatfon of democracy.
3rd. We are fighting for self de-
tense 4th. We are fighting for
just and righteous revenge.
Prof c. J. Elder, Of Parsons, W.
Va. is the must director at the
institute He is singer of ability.
One of the pleasing numbers he
sang is entitled America for Me-"
by DR.. Henry VanDyke former U.
IS. minister to 4 Holland Miss Paul
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-22
GETTING READY FOR
FARMERS INSTITUTES
Prominent Speakers Will At
tend Each of Four Meetings.

Next week, beginning on Mon
DAY, August 26th -four Farmers In
stitutes will be held in Berkeley
county The first will occur at the
Chapel in Vanelevesville on Mon
day. On Tuesday, August 9th, a
one day session will be held at
Fairview school near Swan Pond.
ON Wednesday the institute instruc.
tors will go to Gerard where
TIE program will be rendered at
tie Community Hall. On Thursday,
the institute will be held at Jones
Spring.
1t has been thought more desir-
able. particularly at time when
every lick On the farm should coun
and must he made to count, that
morning sessions be omitted and
that the ms titute therefore con-
sist of an afternoon and a night
session beginning promptly at 100
and lasting until about p. m. The
evening session will begin at $50
and the program used will be the
morning program as announced by
the Extension Department.
Instructors who will present mat
sters' of interest will be prof. A. J..
Dadisman of the Farm Manage
ment Department, Extension Spec
falislt L. " Starkey of the Animal
Halsbanfry Department and Miss
Kathryn Alger of the Home Econo-
mics Department. The program for
the Vanclevesville Institute on
Monday consists of the following:
AFTERNOON SESSION
General Session
Beef Production in West Vir-
ginia-L. V. Starkey
Food Substitution Miss Kathryn
Alber.
A Permanent Rural Community
A. ]. Dadisman
EVENING SESSION
Opening Exercis es-C. r. Bibbee
Berkeley County's Contribution
to the War Programs &c. R. Bibbee
Farm Labor Problems j. Dad
isman.
Present Day Food Needs-Miss
Kathryn Alger.
iWoMAN's SESSION
Conservation of Food by Canning
Drying and Brining-Miss Marga-
ret Hall.
Woman's War Work-iMiss Kath-
ryn Alger.
Anyone interested in inquiring
as the time and the place of hold
ing the Institutes should see Rob-
ert vanMetre, President, Or Arm
strong Jones, Secretary of the Van
cleyesville institute; G. Harry
Whiting, President and w. L..
Fulk, Secretary of the Swan Pond
institute; r. T. Files President and
Oscar Dick, Secretary of the Jones
Spring institute.
II II. - ~ a
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-22
PICKED UP NOTE
FROM SON-IN-LAW
(sy International News serviee.)

(Sy International News Service.)
Castle Rock, Wash, Aug. 22.--
"Soldie's luck" befel4 Mrs. Fred
Hatch while she was waiting at the
depot here to say farewell to a
friend. A troop train rushed by at
top speed and a soldier threw Ia
letter from a window. Reaching to
pick it up, Mrs. Hatch found that
the note was addressed to her, and
was' from her son-inlaw, whom she
did not eyeen know was In the ar
my. The letter said the youth was
ION his way" and caused Mrs.
Hatch to hurry at once to a store
and purchase service flag.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-22

Bible School Convention Aug. 27-2S.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-22
BISMARCK CHANGES
NAME TO "LOYAl'
''"~
(ey International News Service.

ny international News service,)
st. Louis, Mo, Aug. PA mass
meeting Of the citizens of Bis.
marck, Mo-, has decided that the
name OF the town shall be chang.
ed to Loyal. They have prepared
the necessary petition to carry out
their Intentions
The postal directory Of Mis-
souri, shows that the following
towns bearing German names have
already been abolished from the di.
rectory; Berelin, Knorpp, Fuers-
Vile, Schlatitz and Schilicht
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-22
BURBERRY BUSH
YIELDS SEVEN OTIS.
{By InternstiDnal News Service,

by Intern5tlohaI News SeTVice5
Sterling, Mass, Aug 22.-Ster-
ling claims to have the champion
berry{bearing bush in the State
and also the champion berry pick
ers. One blheberry bush yielded
seven quarts, and the fruit was so
large that siXty-s'even of them fill
ed a cup.
The champion pickers' for day
were Anna Jewett and Harris on
Groves, each of whom picked $50
quarts.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-22

Flour Maximmu-s9.s per Dbl.
s10.15 per Dbl, $10.53 per Dbl, $1O.56
per bbl
Mixed Feed Maximum-$24.44 per
ton, $500 per ton, $25.55 per ton.
s26.11 per ton.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-22
"SUDDEN" GROWTH OF
TREES A SURPRISE
(sy international News Service

(By INTERNATIONAL News SerVice.)
Springfield, ILL.,, Aug. 22.-Bedrid-
den for nine years with sickness,
Mrs. laura Hall of Merchandising
near here, had her first ride in an
automobile recently. She was sur
prised at the sudden" growth of
shade trees throughout the village.
they HAVING. been planted Just be-
fore she was taken III,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-22

Miss Pearl Weiner,, Of Hagers-
town, formerly connected with NJ
Cohen & Son, spent the day in
town. Miss Weiner has been spend
ing some time in Baltimore.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-08-22
BREWERY EMPLOYEES
PLAN OTHER JOBS
(By international News Service

(By international News service.)
iSt. Louis, Mo-, Aug. 22.-Menlr
bers of the Brewers and Minister'S,
Union and of the Bartenders Pro.
tective and Benevolent League and
allied crafts that will be affected
by the Federal fuel order that will
close the breweries, are making
preparations to find new kinds OF
labor pursuits, 1t is learned. 1t is
estimated at least 10000 laborers
connected with the breweries and
not tasted the evidence
MIR. and Mrs. w A. Lemen, Of
Shepherdstown, are spending a few
days at the home of the latter's sis
ter, Mrs. c. N. Miller. Failing Waters.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-19
Believe Girl
With Dynamite
I. W. W. Agent
Fights Desperately Against
Arrest And Bites One
Of The Officers.

Chicago, Ill, Jan. 19.-Federal
officers who arrested a girl carrying
a satcheI in which were 30 sticks OF
dynamite said today they have proof
she is an emissary OF I. W. W. plot
tiers. Arraigned yesterday after be-
ing arrested as she left a train from
the east, the girl was held under $780,
600 bonds by a United States commits
sioner.
Officers who made the arrest say
the girl probably is Laura Jose. Of
East Youngstown. Ohio, and known to
the police. Information from the
Ohio city. they said. was to the effect
Laura had vanished about the time
OF the theft of dynamite from con-
struction camp.
It was added that four other girls
suspected of beng involved in plots
are now on the way to California
The Jose girl. who gave her age at 16,
came from Steubenville here and car
ried a loaded revolver as well as the
satchel of dynamite. She fought
desperately against arrest and bit
one of the officers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-19
SHRINERS PLAN
MASONIC PARK
Would Have Everyday Pic
mic Place for Families;
Buying Baby Bonds

The ambition OF FL MAZDA shrine is
to acquire a rOomy park in the valley.
well wooded. where the families and
friends Of the Free 8Iasons OF FL Paso
can find outdoor pleasure every day
in the year around a little rustic
lodge" said Wyatt ". Evans. illus
trious potentate OF the shrine, induct-
cd into office Friday night I'VE have
had a similar playground in the Gas
par GirOn grove. near san Elizario. in
the lower valley Tor the past few
years. but the proposition is 10 accu-
mulate a little fund for owning and
permanently improving a preserve for
the Shriners and their Masonic con-
nection."
Officers for the year installed al
Friday nights shrine meeting were:
Wyatt ". Evans. pOtentate; c l. Sir
mans, chief rabban; Charles H Lea
veil, assistant rabban; Robert W
Page. high priest and prophet: r E
Thomson, oriental guide. Frank N.
Murchison. treasurer; ". II. McCul-
Tough, recorder; V. r stiles. first
ceremonial master; Ed =. Lerner. sec
Ond ceremonial MASTER Hope NJ
Smith. marshal; William lessen. di-
rector; Ed 5. Heller, captain of the
guard. W \ Johnston. outer guard
Baby bonds" war saving stamps,
to the amount OF the $1,000 were sub
scribed for by the shrine.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-19
GIRLSI MOISTENA
CLOTH AND DRAW
It THROUGH HAIR
It becomes beautifully soft,
wavy, abundant and
glossy at once.
Save your hair! All dan
druff goes and hair stops
coming out.

Surely try a "Danderine Hair
Cleanse" II you wish to Immediately
double the beauty OF your hair. Just
moisIen a cloth with Danderine and
draw il carefully through your hair
taking one small strand at time;
this Will cleanse the hair Of dust, dirt
or any excessive oiI-in a few min
utes you will be amazed. Your hair
VIII be WaYy. fluffy and abundant and
possess an incompatible eoftness,
ulster and luxurianee.
Besides identifying the hair. one
application Of Danderine dissolves ev-
cry particle OF dandruff; invigorates
the scalp. stopping itching and falling
hair.
Danderine Is to the hair what fresh
showers OF rain and sunshine are to
vegetation Il goes right to the roots,
inyigorates and strengthens them. Its
exhilarating, stimulating and life-prO-
dueing properties cause the hair to
grow long, strong and beautiful.
You can surely have pretty, soft,
lustrous hair, and lots of II, II you will
spend a few cents for a bottle of
knowlton's Danderine at any drug
store or toilet counter and try it as
Save your hairl Keep It lookingI
charming and beautiful You will say
this was the best money you ever
spenI.-Adv,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-19
Cat WGStage;
Use Cars Right
SaySThiSDeaLer
National Economy Doe:
Not Mean Laying Up
Cars, Says Gum.

President Wilson's message 10 con-
gress, setting forth his reasons for
mobilizing the railroads under gov
eminent control inferentially in
poses upon automobile users and man
ufacturers the need to cooperate vol
unfairly with the spirit Of the mes
sage Of mobilizing the automobile
through Individual initiative" said ]
y. Gum. president OF the United
States Tire company.
Several weeks ago Col. Samuel P.
Colt. president OF the United States
Rubber company. in an interview.
urged automobile owners OF both pas
senger and commercial cars TO use
their cars more and more to relieve
the transportation pressure on the
nations railroads and merchants de-
livery service. Other leaders in the
cOuntry's business, not alone those in
the automobile industry, have since
urged that this advice be followed It
has met with unanimous approval
Individual economy should be prac-
ticed to the end that no wasteage
shall result. It is not necessary to as
sumo that national economy means
curtailing the use Of automobiles.
The natural function Of the auto
ulAGs DOLl passenger anu commercial
is the transportation Of man and mer-
chandise for short hauls- If this is
realized, q tremendous amount Of rail-
road mileage may be diverted from
short hauls TO long hauls. and just
that much pressure on the railroads
transportation facilities relieved
National economy means readjust-
ments, but not necessarily curtail
ment Of the markets for commercial
and passenger automobiles Nor will
IL reduce the use Of automobile tires
or other accessories necessary to the
efficient operation of a motor car.
The national need calls for con-
structive economy in the operation
Of automobiles. but not in unthink-
ing curtailment.
1T is my firm belief that, when
we have satisfactorily ended this
war, the automobile and kindred in
dustries will find a market for all
the goods that they can produce.
Many concerns are being called upon
by the government for war pro-
ducts. This viii spur these manu-
facturers on to a use of their re-
naming facilities in event greater
efficiency than has ever been known
before, so that during and after the
war all Of their facilities viii be re-
quired."
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-19
OPERATING WITHOUT BATTERY.

It is possible under certain conditions
to keep a car that uses battery ignition
running without the use OF the battery.
This is when the battery system en-
pioys q generator to feed a load after
a certain engine speed has been reached,
while the battery IS called upon for speeds
Of less than Is miles or So II the bat
terry is out OF commission, It IS impossible
to get the car started in the ordinary
way, but II the vehicle Is tOWed or other
wise gotten into motion Il can be kept
going. Obviously the starter 10 out OF
commission and the speed Of the car must
be kept pretty well up. but IN emergen-
cies this dodge IS worth remembering.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-19
PREDICTS AUTOS
WILL Be SCARCE
Tainsh Reviews Opinions OF
Leaders at the New
York Show.

From every quarter Of the entire
four floors Of the exhibits in th'
Grand Central palace at the New
YORK Automobile show comes the re-
Port that passenger car shortage
IN the near future Il inevitable" is
the statement from John Tainsh
general sales manager Of the Mitchell
Motors company
IN talking over the matter with
several large manufacturers at the
show. the one main theme that was
uDpermost IN their conversation IS
their cooperation with The govern
inent in producing trucks, tractors.
@1nbulanceos guns and aeroplane
parts Automobile factories are per-
haDs better equipped with modern
labor saving and time saving ma
emery than any other industry.
Most motor car manufacturers have
agreed 10 arrange their passenger
car production schedule so as not to
hinder government work in the
slightest degree This fact, taken
into consideration With the shortag e
Of help, which becomes more acute as
time goes on, indicates that passen-
ger car production must and viii be
curtailed-
For anyone who does ret believe
in the law OF supply and demand.
this will be a most concrete example
Of its truth; considering the amount
Of government work the better
equipped factories have taken on, the
labor shortage. the entrance of the
motor car as a means to more work,
which increased the demand over
production. therefore the price natur-
ally viii advance While it is true
that prices have advanced some dur
ing the past year, It is very evident
iiiezy viii 20 higher in the next six
noDths- Anyone who is contemplate
ing the purchase Of a motor car
should buy now, while the present
comparatively low prices prevail.
There has been considerable COM
msut in the Mitchell booth and
among the $40 exhibitors, including
makers of cars and motor accessories,
as % the present condition OF the
market abroad It Is pretty well con-
cede6 that anything on four wheels
with ian engine attached, which viii
perform, IS being taxed to the limit
IN Frs nee. worn out cars that have
been IN the thick Of the battle are
being rebuilt The allies would
rfadIv consume every used car in
America today II they could but place
their III inds on them And with the
brake df government TO the wheel of
former production. this condition is
likely h exist in this country in the
near fu ure. It viii be case Of
first con first served
Brisk buying at the New York
show thas week Is an Indication that
the visfft rs realize what the future
may brfug by buying now. Owners
and the dealers seem TO foresee the
car shortage and the likelihood Of
advanced prices.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-19
ROAD BOND ISSUE CUT UP
IN YEARLY $4,000 PAPER

Serial bonds, $4,000 each, payabls
one each year from Feb. 1, 1919, unit
redeemed, bearing five percent in
terest, will be issued by FL Pase
county under authority granted a,
the recent election when the voters
Of the county endorsed the proposal
TO issue the county's credit for build
ing three important highways. For
nal order for the bonds was passed
by the county commissioners Friday
afternoon The necessary tax for the
support Of bonds and interest would
be about Il cents on the $1,000 valua-
ton
The roads to be built with the
proceeds of the bonds will be the
county highway to Ysleta, that run
ming westward through the smelter
precinct and the highway TO connect
at Newman. n. NJ, with the New
Mexico projected highway. Bids for
the new roads will be received Feb
ruary (.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-19
WASHINGTON AGAIN DENIES
WOMAN SPY is EXECUTED

Washington. D. c., Jan. 19-Reeent
repetition of the story that Anna
Ritems has been executed in this
country for connection with the Ger
man espionage system caused the
state department today to repeat its
denial TO American diplomats in neu-
trail countries.
The story was published yesterday
in Stockholm and a few days earlier
in the Hanover Courier. Recent YER
sions Of the alleged execution leaves
in doubt the means used, with some
papers insisting that poison was the
instrument