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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
AMuSE
JOHNNIE MCDANIEL
Writes That He Is Getting Well
and Praises Red Cross.

John Mcdaniel, of Co. r, 18th Z.
S. Engineers, writes home that al
though he would like to see his folks
he is not worrying any for the Longer
he is away the better will be the Sc
turn These English sure are birds.
] can't talk to them without laughing
and that makes them mad. President
Wilson is the most popular man in
France The French and English
both say II it had not been for Amer.
iGl Germany would have whipped
them both"
From Corporal Zepp.
Corporal James Zepp, of the same
company, writes to his people that
ne likes the country fine, but there Is
one thing that isn't so pleasant and
that is to try to talk to the people,
for they are hard to understand. II
am now stationed in the war zone
but am not in any danger so don't
worry about me for | am we'll and
getting plenty to eat | think we will
all be home soon then / can tell you
all the news. | will close for this
time trusting you are all well, with
love to one and all"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
ARMISTICE TERMS
ARE MORE DRASTIC
THAN FIRST DRAFT
The Amendments Were Made
BY Foch After First MEETING.

Washington. Nov. 13.--Amend-
ments OF the armistiee terms made
by Marshal Foch after his first meet.
ing with the plenipotentlaries az an
neunced tonight by the State De-
partment include the delivery to the
United States and tho Allies OF all
of Germany's submarines. instead OF
the 100 specified in the original draft
OF tho armistice.
Another amendment specifies that
the countries on the left bank OF
the Rhine evacuated by the Germans
shall be administered by the local
troops OF occupation. instead of BY
the local authorities under the con.
troll Of the armies of occupation.
Instead of the immediate with
drawal Of German troops from Rus
STA, as originally provided. the
amended terms specify that they
shall be withdrawn "as soon as the
Allies, taking into consideration the
internal situation OF these territories
tof Russia), shall decide that the
time for this has come
Reduction Is made in the amount
of certain military equipment. to he
delivered by the Germans to the az.
ISOLATED governments. including %
coo Instead of 10000 machine guns
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
Although But One Third Of Quo
ia Was Raised-Not a Dol
lar Campaign One
Expected TO Contribute A
Days Wages The Boys
Over There Offer Their Lives.

The United War Work Campaign
started auspiciousiy last night and
Inc workers were everywhere in
'own although it was impossible for
mem to cover great many dis,
,ricts The people who were not
seen and those who did not sub
scribe. will be seen tonight. 1t is
hoped that the subscriptions win be
more liberal than great many of
nose which were gotten. Numerous
people seem to have the idea that
ms was a dollar campaign. A dollar
ron ron every worker in Berkeley coun
Y would prevent the campaign from
ne'ng a success.
everyone is being asked to give al
'east a days wages. The soldier who
was lighting for us. and is still in
'ne service and will be for months
set, gives every moment of his time
e the service Of his country and Is
PAD very paltfy sum for the priv
fcontinusd on page -
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
MRS. JoHNS0N..ss..
A BIRTHbM:ss, PITY

Mrs. Alice A. Johnson, wife q. ~
Geo. NJ Johnson. OF East MART,
street, last night celebrated her 50th
birthday. The event was the occas-
ion for n number OF relatives and
friends to assemble and the evening
was spent in an enjoyable manner
Refreshments were served. Those
present included her venerable faith
or, Mr.. Theo. F. Buser, Mr.. and Mrs.
James II. Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs
Norris Harmon, Mrs. Annie Hollis.
Mrs. VIM. Mills, Mrs. Grier Williams
Mrs Vim. Johnson and members Of
the family. Mrs. Johnson was born
and reared in this city.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
Dudley Miller's Brief Paragraph
Is Eloquent Praise For the
Y. M. G. A. At the 'FRONT.'
Escapes From German Trap
Names Barrage After His
Late Mother.

One of the most remarkable let.
ters from the front, written at in.
teryals, during breathing spells, often
using his gun carriage as writing
desk, comes from Dudley Miller, of
the 313th Field Artillery. 1t was re-
ceiyed few days since by his bro
Their, Mr.. Harley Miller, of South
Church street Dudley briefly but
graphically describes tense moments
Of his military career. A portion OF
his letter is devoted to the marvellous
work that is being accomplished at
the front by the y. M. c. Avery
applicable in Martinsburg at this
time, when the drive is on for the
united war activities Coming from
a Martinsburg boy it should drive
home deeper the all-important fact
that we should contribute more lib
orally than ever to these great
causes, Evidently, Dud is not aware
of the recent death Of his mother,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
APPLES RECALLED EVE,
so THEY EAT ORANGES

Madison, Wis, Nov. 13.-There's an
old saying that IAN apple a day keeps
the doctor away Members of the
s. A. T. c. don't worry about ills
or anything of that sort. but they're
to be provided with an orange day
by the women students Of the uniyer-
sity, At frs tan apple was propos-
ed, but then somebody remembered
the story Of Eve and the apple and it
was all off.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
QUARTERLY MEETING
RlDGEWAY CIRCUIT

The third quarterly conference for
Ridgeway charge. NJ II. Church,
South, VIII be held at Rest Church,
Tuesday, Nov 10, a 1890 n m. The
business session OF the conference
will be In charge of the presiding ell
der, Rev. D. H. Blakemore Mem
bers of the official board are request.
ed to be present with reports of the
work in general. of their respective
appointments The pastor will con
duet preaching services al the follow.
ing places on Sunday, Nov. II: Oar.
kesville IL a. m, and Rest Church 7
p. m w r. Hardesty. pastor
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
SERVICE FLAG WILL
Be DEDICATED SUNDAY

The handsome new service flag of
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
South will be dedicated Sunday nigh
at 7.30 o'clock. A very interesting
program has been prepared and il is
expected that the occasion will be q
red letter day in the history OF the
church. There are IS stars in the
flag. Rev, DR.. Fl. r. HamilI will have
charge Of the services and the ad-
dress will be delivered by Hon. A..
G. Nadenbousch
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13

Body Found In Railway Coach,
Having Been Bayonetted---
Often Blamed For War.



London. Nov. 1s.---The German
revolution Is strongly impressing
Swedish socialists, said an exchange
Telegraph despatch from Copenhag
en- today. manifesto was issued in
Sweden yesterday calling for con.
ference of socialists al Stockholm.
The socialists are demanding the
formation of workmen and soldiers
councils in order to establish n
Swedish republic and an eight hour
work day
London. Nov l3.--The German
Crown Prince was assassinatcd by
his own troops. according to an FIX
change Telegraph despatch from
Paris today quoting adviees from
Berlin.
The body was found in railway
coach.
In addition to being shot, the
crown prince had been bayonetted.
He was killed by the troops that
were escorting him into Holland.
The German Crown Prince. Fred
erick William. was SO years old and
has been held largely responsible
for the war by well known critics
He was one OF the Junker group. He
was in command OF Germany ar
my group between the Aisne and
Meuse rivers and commanded the
troops that began the verdun often.
sive in 1916.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
CARRIED EAR OF CORN;
CALLED IT HIS GOD

Chicago. Nov. l3.--It was in the
Court of Domestic Relations Louis
Kurzawski there at the order of his
wife pulled out an ear of corn from
his pocket, salaamed, and began to
pray in supplication to It, He had
brought the ear all the way from
Russia, and it was sacred to him.
"He calls it his god explained
Mrs. Kurzawski. He thinks 1t will
save him now from the court"
One year in the bridewell, said
the judge. without the ear OF corn"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
SETTLE WITH MISS cox

I wish to inform all those indeDt'
ed to me at my Office on West
King street will remain open for a
few weeks and that my secretary
Miss Gertrude Cox, has authority &c
settle all accounts. With the deep
est appreciation and the kindest feel
ing for my numerous clients and
friends, leave today to enter upon
my duties in the U. S. army
CAPTAIN (DR) Fl. @. ToNhiN
II Up II
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
1, S, TELLS GERMANY
RELIEF PROPOSED TO
PREVENT STARVATION
Belgium Plan To Be Used If
Order Is Maintained.

(by Internatiou~i news oerVtce)
Washington, Nov. 13.--By direc.
,lon of President Wilson, Secretary
Of state Lansing today notified DR.
solf. German Foreign Secretary that
everything possible will be done to
relieve famine conditions in Ger
many. The secretary told DR.. Solf
that the president already has an
nouneed here that the allied confer
rnce at Versailles had unanimously
agreed to take every possible step to
afford relief.
Mr. Lansing made II plain that
while everything possible will be
done for Germany, it will be condi'
tional on public order being main
tanned and a suitable distribution OF
the food guaranteed.
He points out that all of the idle
German tonnage is to be used in the
work, Of getting the food stuffs to
Germany.
Germany also was told that the re
li& work will be along the syste'
matte lines already so successful in
Belgium.
Today's note by Secretary Lansing
was sent in reply to the first note ad-
dressed to the president by DR.. solf
in which he asked that the president
use his influence ito secure modifica-
ton Of the rigid armistice condition.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13

SOCIALISTS TO TRY
GERMAN WAR LORDS

Amsterdam. Nov. 1S.-The indie
pendent German socialists in the
German government have decided
to establish tribunal TO try Admir-
al Won Tirpitz. General Klein, DIR.
Knapp, leader of the Fatherland
party, Admiral Won Lietzendorff
and others responsible for the con.
tinuance of the war. said a despatch
to the TELEGRAPH today.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
A|RSH|p BUILDING
RECORDS ARE BROKEN
(ey International News service.)

Washington, Nov. 13.-All previous
records have again been broken by
the United States Shipping Board
Twenty steel, wood and composite
vessels were completed and delivered
ito the board during the first week o!
November. it was announced today
These vessels total 101 900 dead
weight tons, and are the greatest
number ever turned over. to the board
in one week. These bring the grand
total Of ships delivered to the board
TO more than 500
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
only QUICK / PEACE
WILL SAVE GERMANY
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by international News service.)
Washington Nov. 1S.-The peace
conference will be expedited as much
as possible. Administration officials
said today that the president already
was speeding up the preliminary ma
chinerys Probably more than any
other individual he realizes that only
an almost immediate peace will check
the German anarchistic movement
And he has sent direct word to Pre-
mier Lloyd George, of Great Britain,
Clenrenceau, Of France, and Orlando,
Of Italy, that Colonel House is au-
thorized to arrange the preliminary
DEALS with them. An early an
ncnncement outlining the plans OF the
United States and giving the names
q the delegates selected is prom
ised s1s
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PREPARE FOR WORLDS END.
(By International News Service. )

Zion City, H.. Nov. 13.--Get ready
for the end of the world! Wilbur
Glenn volvia. overseer of the izonists
here, declares the epidemic OF infiu-
enza at present sweeping the country
is only "the first chapter in book OF
sorrows" the climax of which will be
the destruction of the planet.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
ARMISTICE CHANGE
or SMALL MOMENT
(sy In.ernationaI News ssrxle.

(By International News service)
London, Nov. 13.--Thc allied coni.
nand has notified the German army
command that there will be no mod
ification Of the present armistice
conditions. said French wireless
despatch, except an extra twenty
four hours allowed for the evaciia-
ton Of Belgium and Alsace Lorraine
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
CONVERTED CHlNAMAN N
HAS ORIENTAL FUNERAL,

Lincoln. Ill, Nov. 13.--Despite his
conversion from the teachings Of
Confcius to that Of Professionalism,
Lon Yon. Chinese laundryman, khen
he died here victim of iniiuenza.
left Instructions his body be Inferred
In China according to the ancient tra
ditions of China. And after holding
Protestant funeral rites over his
body 1t was sent TO Hong Kong.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
IS WAR MEASURES
TO COME OFF BOOKS

icy International News Service)
Washington, Nov. l3.--Eighteen
important war measures adopted by
the seth Congress in It's two war
sessions will 20 off the books short
ly after the proclamation of peace
by President Wilson, according 10 q
statement prepared for the Senate
today by majority Leader Martin.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
AVIATOR LOOPS THE LOOP
t42 CONSECUTIVE TIMES
(ey international News service.)

(By international News Service.).
Scottdale, Nov 13---Lieutennt Tor
renee Overholt of this place, has
made the worlds record in airplane
flights BY Looping the loop l42 con
secntiye times, according to word re-
ceiyed here. THE former record was
1876. Lieutenant Overholt is now in
England making airplane tests before
the machiens are sent to the battle
fronts.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
COUNT H0HENz0LLERN
is SAFELY INTERNED
by international News service.)

(By international News Serviee.)
London. Nov. 13.-iThe former Ger
man kaiser has accepted tae Dntcll
governments innternment terms, said
an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Amsterdam today.
The ex-war lod, who is travelling
under the name of Count William
Hohenzollern. will receive the treat
ment accorded to other high Officers
and must remain in the castle at Mhrn
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
BALM SUICIDED !
BECAUSE or TERMS
Was Head of acknowledgements
can Steamship Line.
(5y international News serviee)

(By international News Service)
The Hague, Nov l3.--Albert Bal
lin, head of the Hamburg-American
Line. who died suddenly at Ham
4Srg, really committed suicide be
IN. of the armistice, according to
r. IN received here today.
In previously been reported
that Balm had died of apoplexy. He
was one of the best known ship
ping men in the world and was put
in charge of all German transporta
ton matters at the outbreak of the
war.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13

Twelve West Virginians are in the
list. three killed in action. one died
from wounds; five from disease, one
missing in action; two died from ac-
cident and other causes.
Guy Amsley, Of WaynesDoro, Pa,
was wounded in action, as was Leo
nard Quinn. of Frederick, Nd, Chap
lain Albert D. Bell, of Gettysburg,
Pa, died of disease.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
WAR WORK CAMPAIGN
i STARTED SPLENDIDLY
SMALL FiRELET

The fire department was called out
last night to the corner of High and
Martin street. Some boys had thrown
a burning fusee on the roof of Mr.
James Groves residence. A shingle
was smoldering, but no damage en-
sued.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
"DROP IN ONE LUMP OF
SUGAR, THEN STIR LIKE
tBy International News servIce.)

fBy International News Service.)
Youngstown, O., Nov. 13.-"use
enc lump of sugar in your coffee,
then stir like hell: we don't mind the
noise" A salesman making small
towns in Virginia reports having
seen this sign in a restaurant in a
small town, the only eating place in
the settlement. The Hoover sign Ii
being observed
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
CONTINUE RED CROSS WORK

Mrs. C. w. Link chairman OF the
local Red Cross chapter, received IN
strucfions from headquarters that
there should be no cessation OF Red
Cross work because of the signing
of the armistice.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
EVERY SEVENTH PERSON IN
KANSAS HAS AN AUTO
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Topeka. Kan, Nov. 13.-Kansas
has one motor car for every seven
persons according to figures an
nounced by c. w. Myers. motor car
registrar in the secretary of states
office. A total of 1929 cars were
registered in the state up to Novem-
Der l. Mr.. Myers announced.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
TOWN BOYS LETTER
BEST PLEA FOR DRIVE
BACK AT WORK

Mr.. ]. William Kastle, who was i'll
so long with influenza, is now able
to be out and around and today re.
opened his tailoring establishment
on East Martin street.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
ATTENDED CELEBRATION

Mrs. d. w. Mullen, OF West Pohn
street, has returned from Westmin.
lister. Md. She also attended the big
peace celebration in Baltimore.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
ARRIVED SAFELY

Mrs. j. w. Fansler, of West John
street, received word that he son,
sergt. VIM. Fansler had safely ar
rived overseas.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
REVOLUTION EFFECTS
SWEDISH SOCIALISTS
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Amsterdam, Nov. 13.--The coun
Gil of workmen and soldiers in Der
lin has adopted resolution expires
sing admiration for the Russian sol
diers and declaring in favor of re
sumption of relations with the Boil
sheviki, said despatch from Der
lin today.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Wolford, OF
Greenville, Va. who motored to Mar
tinsburg last night. will spend sew.
eral days here with relatives.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
LIGHTlESS NIGHTS
OFF FOR CAMPAIGN
(sy international News service)

Washington, Nov l3.--Fuel Admin
istrator Garfield this morning tele,
sraphed all state fuel administra.
tors calling Off the "lightless nights
orders until Nov. IS. to allow pub
'licity for the United War Work cam
Eaign for $l70.O0O,oO0
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
.R0UMANIA TO HAVE
GENERAL SUFFRAGE
(sy International News service.)

10y TnttrhatIohdT VIEWS SerVIce.J
Paris, Nov. 13.--The King Of Rou
mania has proclaimed universal suf.
frage for both sects and the distri
button of the great estates in the
crown lands and Bessarabia, said a
despatch from Jassy today.
The King appeals for order in hia
country.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
cANvAssING RETURNS

The county court is still in SEES
sion, canvassing returns from the re.
cent election.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
RECEIVES HELMET

Supt of Schools w. c. Morton has
received a German helmet from Ma.
jor (Dr.) +. II. Bitner, now in France
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
NOW
ENJOYING A STRIKE

10y international News Service)
Berne, Nov. ia general strike
strike was called in Switzerland to-
day Troops have been ordered out
The Bolshevik legation has been ex
PEELED.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
LIBERTY BONES

We have ready for immediate de-
livery to cash buyers. bonds Of the
Fourth Liberty Loan issue in demon.
nations Of $50, 500. $500, $1,000.
10 8 LIP tt. PEOPLES TRUST co
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13
FRUIT CAKES

Fruit Cakes. all sizes.
BAKERY. Both Phones.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-13

WANTED-Clerk in grocery store
Apply Grocery, Journal office.
II IL 1p If
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WEATHER

Cloudy tonight: fair and cooler to
morrow.
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Continued on Page 81
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-27

"That there should be formed a league
OF the nations Of the world In a common
and binding agreement for genuine and
practical cooperation to secure Justice
and therefore peace among nations.
we have suffered destruction of our
cities, violation Of our homes and lands,
and we have maintained our ideals only
by stealth In spite of the tyranny OF our
oppressors.
we have suffered destruction Of our
representation and fair trial. We have
been denied the right OF free speech
and the right freely to assemble and
petition Tor the redress Of our grievances.
THE signers OF this declaration and
representatives of other Independent
peoples who may subscribe their names
hereto do hereby pledge on Behalf Of
their respective nations that they will
unitedly strive TO the end that these
wrongs shall be rlghted. that the suffer-
ings of the world war shall not have
been in vain, and that the principles here
set forth shall be incorporated in the
organic laws OF whatever Governments
our respective peoples may hereafter es-
tabliSh.n
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-10-27

very chamber in which the Declaration
of 1875 was read by the colonists.
To fittingly proclaim that the eighteen
once subservient Mittel- Europa have
shaken Off thq yoke OF domination, the
INSTRUMENTATION had a new liberty
bell cast, as well AS a new national flag,
which was unfurled alongside the stars
and Stripes on the roof of Independence
Hall.
As the new bell pealed forth It's chimes
of liberty for the Slav nations Prof.
Masaryk, president OF the Mid-European
Union, read the Declaration from the
steps of Apericas birthplace OF free
dom. Previously the document had been
signed by the representatives Of the new
federation. composed of Czecho-Slovaks,
Ukrainians Lithuanians and Jugo Slavs.
Following In part Is the text of the
Declaration Of Independence
That all governments derive their
Just power. from the consent of the gov
erned.
THAT It is the inalienable right of
every people to organize their own gov
eminent on such principles and IN such
form as they believe will best promote
their welfare, safety and happiness.
THAT the free and natural develop
ment of the ideals of any state shall be
allowed to pursue their normal and un-
hindered course, Unless such course
harms or threatens the common interest
of all.
That there should be no secret dl-
plomacy.