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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01
Entente Powers Determined That Germans
Shall Not Get Immense Stores AT Vlad-
iv0stok---Germany Seems Sure OF
Getting Russian Baltic Fleet
(By international News Service.)

Washington, March 1.-The national capital today
nxiousy awaited authoritative from Pres
ident Wilson of widening Of the countrys aims Ev
erywhere has been accepted that the president finally
viii decide to have American troops from the Philippines
from Hawaii and from the west coast join with the Jap
.nese army aiding the loyal Russians of Siberia to
teract the German and prevent Germany securing
possession of the military stores accumulated at
yladvostok Hardin and along the line OF the Siberian
railway.
Not Confirmed But Very Likely.
There has not been single official uterance design
ed to confirm that this will be done But the European
chancellores cabed advecs today Indicated agreed
that the entente powers must interfere to safeguard the
Pacific and prevent Germany getting the enormous sup
yes that now are in Siberia. Washington while without
official information the subject has assumed that
America has been asked to cooperate with Japan SO that
s operations shall present distinct international flavor
Hope For Clash In North Sea-
Next to the possibilities land, Washington today
was discussing with deep interest the likelihood of Ger
many taking possession of the entire Russian Baltic fleet
The advices from London and Stockholm show that the
German navy has sailed north to locate the Russian fleet
Officials here who watching the situation expect that
the crews quietly viii hand these vessels to the Ger
mans and that they will be taken to Ke and there put
into condition become part of the German hghseas
fleet Many Of the Russian war ships are OF an excellent
type.
editor German naval offensive in the North Sea- Naval
officials declared today that they hoped When it
comes American and British warshps will be found fight
ing side by sde and there is not the slightest doubt here
as to what the would be- The United States navy
has been ready for action since before declared
and there doubt of the efficiency of the British grand
fleet
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01
MARTINSBURC men
CARRY OFF PRIZES
Shooters Win Everything In
Sight In GreencastIe.

,aiartinsbnrg marksmen again scors
cd heavily against their rivals from
Haxers.own On Thursday at the
Greencastle shooting match, not only
carrying off every prize put up, but
topping all shooters in target work.
Attorney W. WI Downey and George
A Kershner represented tais city in
the match. and Mr. Downey, who
shot only for targets, was high gun.
breaking SO birds out of IS, for a
percentage Of %. Mr. Kershner was
next high gun. and as he was shoot
ing for prizes he carried off every
thing In sight. winning a turkey, Sc
ven chickens and two guineas
There were twelve entrants in The
match from Hagerstown. Whynes-
l,oro. Gseencastle and Martinsburg-
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01
APPLE PACKAGES 1918

Every day the barrel situation
grows more serious, during the last
three years thousands Of bushels Of
apples have been shipped from Ber-
kelley county in bushel baskets.
The shippers say that they get
more money for their fruit when
shipped in bushel baskets and they
are much easier to pack and handle
Why not use baskets and help out
on the barrel shortage?
The basket manufacturers are ac-
cepting orders to be filled up TO April
lst at price that will make your
package cheaper than barrels.
IIENSHAw HOLLIS & co. will
dc glad 10 give you any further in
formation yoW desire as to prices
and shipments 20 p 25--3 lp
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01
JOHN [. CRISWELL
DIES IN CALIFORNIA
Well Known Contractor Born
In Berkeley County.

Relatives and friends OF Mr.. John
l.. Criswell were shocked to receive
word of his death in Los Angeles,
Cal, on February IS Death was due
TO heart trouble and the deceased
was buried there. None of his people
were aware OF him being in bad
health and death scame as a great sur
prise. Mr.. Criswell was born about
10 years ago In Failing Waters dis
ifict and was son of the late Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew CriswelI He was a
contracting carpenter in his adopt
ed home. Mr.. Criswel went west in
1882 and his first visit back to his
old hime since that time was made
last year. when he spent week or
so here in the fall He served durinS
the Civil War in the celebrated
"Stonewall' Jackson brigade Mr.
Criswell IS survived by his widow
two daughters, six brothers. Messrs
Robert and Andrew j.. Of Martins
burg; George H.. of Meyersdale. Pa. /;
VIM H., of Hampshire county; Raj
eigh and Charles, Of Chicago; Mrs,
Lizzie Hammond, Of Chicago; Mrs
Agnes Porter and Miss Laura Girls
well, Of Jefferson county.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01
.ELKINS SENATORIAL
Announcement TODAY
Friends Publish Notice of His
Candidacy.

In another column OF today's Jour.
nal will be found the announcement
OF the first ayowed candidate for
successor to Senator Golf. Republi-
can, OF West Virginia 1t seems to
many that six months ahead is a
long time for such an announcement
but under the primary system, it
takes long time for everyone to
make up their mind to their choice
This first announcement is made
on behalf Oh Major Davis Elkins, by
a number Of his close friends and po-
itical associates and, no doubt has
the Majors sanction
As United States Senator for a
short Time from this state, as the
SON Of the late stephen u, Elkins.
and as one of the most prominent
young men OF the state in business
and political affair. Major Davis
Elkins really needs no introduction to
West Virginians.
Shortly after the United States en-.
tered the conflict which Is to make
the world safe for democracy, Davis
Elkins volunteered his services to
the government He was commission
cd a Major and attached TO Headquar.
tiers, Governor Island, New York His
military duties naturally preclude
his make an active personal cam
paign and he will naturally have to
depend upon the enthusiasm and pa
triotism Of his host Of friends
throughout the state for the nomin.
alton az tfle primaries.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01
BOYER ACQUITTED
or Staying WADE

Max A. Boyer was acquitted in Ha.
gerstown Thursday evening OF man.
slaughter of Theodore w. Wade by
the jury, which deliberated 80 min
utes. He received the verdict with a
smile but exhibited little emotion.
Before the jury came in Judge
Keedy warned the audience that
packed the courtroom that no dem
onstration would be permitted. Many
women were present. He shot Wade
in Mrs. Boyer's bedroom.
Boyer testified .aat he shot Wade
because he was afraid the man would
kill him. He had been warned that
Wade had made such threats and al.
so had told others that Mrs. Boyer
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01
FRUIT MEN WILL
MEET IN THIS CITY
MARCH IS AND 20
Arrangements Perfected BY the
Growers Thursday.
EASTERN ASSOCIATION
MEMBERS ARE COMING
To Hold Joint Session For Two
Days With Berkeley County
Society and the Members of
Farm Bureau,

As result OF the conference held
here Yesterday between prominent
members Of the Eastern Fruit Grow.
ers' Association and members of the
Berkeley County Horticultural Asso.
citation and the Berkeley County Farm
Bureau, IL was decided TO hold the
next annual meeting Of the three or.
ganizations IN Martinsburg on Tues
day and "Wednesday March 10 and
20, and plans for this big and inn.
portant meeting are already under
way In addition to those mentioned
In yesterdays Journal the meeting
was attended by Mr. d n. Minnick.
OF chambersburg, Pa, one of the big
gest growers and operators in South.
ern Pennsylvania.
Assurances have been given by the
local hotels that accommodations viii
be available for all visitors who are
likely to attend, and this will prob.
ably help in swelling the attendance.
Heretofore the meeting OF the east.
ern association has always been held
at the Raleigh hctel. in Washington,
but this year II was decided to go
elsewhere, on account of hotel condi-
tions in the capital city and the
prize fell TO Martinsburg In addi-
tion to the members Of the three or.
CARNATIONS. all fruit growers Of
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01

The Berkeley county exemption
board has sent official notice to the
above-named IA men to report at the
county court house here on the after
noon oil Monday March 4, for the pur-
pose OF completing arrangements to
entraln the following morning, Tues
day, March 5, at 1i.2i o'clock, for
their trip to Camp Greenleaf, Fort
Oglethorpe, TO take up the work OF
training for military service.
These IL men are the last OF Der.
kelley county's quota OF the first draft,
and make up the 122 men required
from this county 10 complete the en-
tire quota THAI was to be secured
from this county. The call for the
last group OF the drafted men was
for rs. but this was reduced to II by
reason OF the fact that eight others
had in the meantime enlisted in mill
tary service, either from Martinsburg
or other points.
The boys will leave over the Bal.
timore & Ohio on train No. 15, but
II is not now known whether or not
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01

AT last. there is a stronger posi-
billy Of Martinsburg being made
beautiful and at the same time the
city benefited from ultilitarian as
well as financial view point. 1t is sell
dom 50 welcome a PROSPECT presents
itself. but the idea, born in the
brain Of City Engineer T. w Spar
row and submitted to the city coun-
Gil, dovetails in with the plan of i'm
proving the streets Of Martinsburg,
The opening Of bids for which takes
place today
A certain proportion Of the streets
til each ward are to be transformed
from 4 40, ~ Or as width, as the case
may be. % uniform width Of s5
feet. allowing ample space for trtf-
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01
EoR SALE

Large lot with Double Brick house
Faulkner ave, facing east. Divided
with solid brick wall, seven rooms
on each side. Large front porch, also
upper back porches, concrete steps,
landings. walls and pavement Elec-
tricity and Gas. Hard and soft wa
ter cess pool and necessary out
buildings. North side has improved
hot air furnace, also bath. South
side has necessary equipment ready
for attachment to furnace Price
very reasonable Address p. 0. Box
sT5. 2 2s Ii ct
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01

they will have special car An
nouncement to this effect will be
made later
Of the II men in The above ligf, II
are from the county outside Of Mar
tinsburg, and Ave are from the city
proper, This proportion is explained
by the fact that most OF the men
from the county were due 10 leave
for their camp with former groups.
but were permitted to remain u
home, under the federal ruling, 10
help gather the fall crops.
The boys win be under orders OF
the exemption board from the time
they report here until they arrive iu
camp, and win march in a body from
the court house to the Baltimore &
Ohio passenger station about 1880
o'clock Tuesday morning.
No formal program to give the
boys fitting vsend-off" has yet been
announced by the board. but II Is ex-
pected that there win be some IN.
formal "doings" before the train
leaves.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01
II MEN TO LEAVE
FOR CAMP MARCH 5
Last Group OF First Draft Summoned Today
To Go To Training Camp---Some We're
Permitted To Remain Home Last
Fall To Help Gather Crops

Richard McSherry Gano, r. z Martinsburg, w. Va.
Raymond Shade Mcdaniel, Hedgesville, W Va.
Frank Thos Hammond r. 5, Martinsburg, w. Va.
Ashby Allen Hess, r. |, Martnsburg, W. Va.
Marvin Hunter Perry Winchester Avenue, Mar
tinsburg w. Va.
Lafayette Van Meter r. s. Martinshurg, w Va
Robert Burlen Stroop, 919 Queen ST., Martinsburg,
w Va
William Lawrence Parkinson, Ganotown, W. Va
George Henry Bowers, Care Cooperative Store,
Martnsburg, W. Va.
Samuel Summerfeld Payne r. g. Martinsburg
W. Va
Wexford Frank Proctor, r. 2, Martinsburg W. Va
John William Floyd, Martinsburg, w. Va.
Ably Crawford, Cherry Rum w. Va.
Raymond B. Wilmington, $40 w. Va, Ave., Mar
tnsburg, w. Va
Luther Raymond Snyder, Jones Spring, W. Va
Herman Roy Hiett, Hedgesville, W. Va.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01
(sy international News servios)

(By International News Service)
An Atlantic Port, March 1..Se-
we're arraignment OF the present sys-
tenn Of censorship in vogue in the
United States was voiced by Major
General Peyton c, Marsh, newiy.ap-
pointed chief-of-staff of the United
States army who arrived here today
from France General March has Wis.
tied the various trenches on the
western front, and was enthusiastic
in bis praises Of the American fore
es.
But said General March, q am
going 70 see that the American PEG.
pie receive more and better informal
ton regarding the movement Of
their troops, and their success and
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01
General March To Reform
The American Censorship

failures. l think that the conditions
surrounding this 'muzzling' censor
ship are lamentabie. The Americag
officers in France lin fact, all the a.
fcers abroad--are unable TO under
stand it. There will be some heavy
American losses over there--there
is no doubt about that. But the Araeys
lean people will know about these.
too, as they will make them fight
harder here at home, and make them
more determined to win.
Il know Of no gentle method Of
conducting a war Of this magnitude.
No army can expect to go into II
and escape scotfree. AS soon as +
(Continued on Page SKI
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01
Streets OF Martinsburg
Will Be Made Beautiful

nc on each side a new curb line
win be established and between this
new line and the old curb there viii
be considerable space, grass plots,
flower boxes, trees; in fact parking
the streets Even the commonplace
citizen who makes no pretense TO
aestheticism and would scorn the
idea that he is lover of the beauti-
full cannot help admitting this will
be one OF the finest things Martins
lurg has ever done
The proposed work will be done
on residential streets and one Of the
most important features will be the
preservation OF the numerous shade
lC0nfiuued on Pare Ski
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01
Also Meeting With Stout Re-
sistance In Ukrania.
RElNF0RCEMENTS SENT
'T0 AID IN CONQUEST
One Force Renews Attack At !
0sha, 500 Miles From Pet
rograd--Almost Certain That
Francis Has Departed.
10y international News servIcel

Copenhagen, March 1.-THE Ger
man advance against petrograd has
apparently been checked, according
To information from that city today
The German war Office claimed that
operations on the eastern front were
taking their normal course although
no claims OF gains were made so
stiff has become the Russian resist
ance in the districts Of I.uga, Pskoff
and Vitebsk that the Germans are
moving heavy bodies OF reinforce
ments TO their fronts 1t was report.
ed today
Along the northern frontier OF Tx
rama. detachments OF armed work
ingmen, Poles and Bolshevik troops
are putting up sturdy resistance.
and II is possible that the German
advance on Kiev and may have been
brought to a decided halt A num-
Der Of women have 1efs Peirograd
for the south to fight AGAINST me
Germans.
One Force Renews Attack
Copenhagen, March Herman
forces south of Petrograd have re.
Iewed their attacks. and advices
from the Russian capital today told
of fighting around orsha. Apparent.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01

was going away with him. 1t develop
ed at the trial that Wade had gone 10
Mrs. Boyer's bed room to get her
suit case. their intentions being to
elope. Boyer came homo unexpccs-
edly, caught Wade in a closet ana
when the latter made al him ,Doyer
shot him in self defense. he says.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01
LAST SERVICE IN
THE SCHOOL HOUSE


y The Sacrament OF the Lords Sup
per Will be observed on Sunday at
330s p. m. And as this time will be
the last service in the little school
house, where the church was organ
lied just three years ago, Everybody
try and be present on this occasion,
and let us thank God for the church,
and also for the school house, for
many Of our churches have had their
beginning in the school house. Sun
day school at 2.30 p. M every Sun
day. Ward McLanahan, supt. To
these services the public is cordially
invited. John H. Ford, Pastor
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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01
MOTHERS DISCUSS
SCHOOL PROBLEMS

A very interesting Mothers meet.
ing with good attendance was held
at Hooge Street School yesterday
afternoon in the second grade room,
taught by Miss Mollie e. Martin.
School problems We're discussed TO
aid the teacher, pupils and parents
tc promote the progress of the chill
cren.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01
FOR SALE

The residence property of Mrs s.
C. Spillman, deceased. located at 22l
w. King St Lot IS feet front, 202
feet depth. Steam heat and other
conveniences. For further particulars
see
2 3 lp # W. II s and r. p Spilman
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01
FIVE PERSONS INJURED
IN RAILROAD WRECK
(sy international News service,

Lafayette, Ind, March l,--Fiys
persons were injured. none seriously,
when a Monon passenger train. be-
tween Chicago and Louisville, jump
ed the track at Brookston, 20 miles
from here, early today. A falling
brake-beam was said TO have been
the cause OF the wreck. In which all
coaches except the mail car left the
rails.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01

The Hagerstown contingent had been
going to Greencastle and winning
about everything in sight but this
time they stacked UP against some
real marksmen, and were compelled
TO take back seat.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01
CITY MARKET ITEMS.

New Cabbage, Leaf Lettuce, Fine
Celery, Sweet Potatoes. Turnips and
Satisfy Try box of our Bran-eata
Biscuits. the best bran cracker that
has ever been offered
Up II A. r BENTZ.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01
MRS. HAMlLL ELECTED
CHAPLAIN OF D. A. r.

In the list Of newly-elected officers
OF the Captain Henshaw chapter Of
the Daughters OF the American Rev
olution. held here on "Wednesday. the
name OF Mrs. II. p. Hamill, who was
elected chaplain, was Inadvertently
omitted. Miss Martha j. Silver. the
retiring regent. was elected honorary
life regent OF the chapter, in recog-
milton Of her services during the past.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01
AMERICA WILL SEND TROOPS TO SIBERIA
II s AND JAPANESE FORCES TO AID
RUSSIANS AGAINST THE INVADERS
SOME MORE PATRIOTS
GO OUT ON STRIKE
ley International News serviee.l

(By international News Service.)
Baltimore, March L. Nearly
2.0ee employees OF the seven mills
of the Mount Vernon-Woodberry
: mills went out on strike here TO.
day to enforce the closed shop.
The mill owners announced that
they had given in to the demands
OF the workers for increased
wages and shorter hours. but
would not grant the closed shop,
The men refused To accept the
terms Of the owners. The mills
are working on big government
contracts.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01

Shade trees pruned and sprayed on
abort notice, work guaranteed. J r.
Warrenfeltz. Bell Phone 3s3iW.
2 2S lip Ct
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01
TO HEAR SUNDAY

Attorney and Mrs Wilbur H.
Thomas and son. Of this city, went
to Washington this morning to at
tend the Billy Sunday services.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01
WANTED-A HOUSE

want 40 rent house in middle
section or city. Address P Q. draw
u $50. Martinsburg, / lip If
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01

WANTED--Seyeral men under go,
FEARS Of age for indoor work Apply
interviewer Mil office rs IN st
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01
MINORS SPECIALS
FOR SATURDAY

/ Pkg. Corn Flakess n..........l0 loo
Large Can Best Sauer Kraut l5c
2 OTIS. Loose Kraut. ...........s.25 c
Fancy Lima Beans, per lb.......l7c
Fancy Pink Beans per lb.... 18c
Large Can Tomatoes .,........ .18c
Can Cream Corn .............,.l5 &c
Can Early June Peas ......-.1 5c
2 Cans Good Asparagus ...... 35c
l Can Fancy Asparagus. ...,....l 9c
2 Pkgs. Dromedary Dates. ..... Csc
2 Large Cans Pie Peaches 49,. csc
2 Cans Calf, Dessert Peaches 35c
/ Lib. Good Rio Coffee. ..,.. -l5c
2 Lbs. Good Santos Coffee. NV. SOC
Fancy Leaf Lettuce .,.......-...2 zoe
Fresh Country Eggs, per doz !. SOC
Oysters, Fish and Vegetables.
lip II r. A. MINOR.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-01
DANCE COMREY'S HALL

Saturday night. Admission IS cents.
4 Is 1p 81
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One Force Renews Attack

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urday
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