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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
1T. CLENDENNINC is
CHASED BY U-BOATS

Prosecuting Attorney Allen b. Noll
is in receipt of letter from Lieu
tenant r. M clendenning. Of this
county, son Of Mr.. John L. Clenden-
ming. OF Bunker Hill, nj which the
lieutenant tells of his trip across the
ocean. aHe states that on several
occasions the transport was chased
by submarines, but the u-boats failed
in their efforts. owing to the vigil
ance Of Uncle Sans convoy of fast
warships. He says he likes the coun-
try and is well satisfied to be 'oyer
theref lieutenant Clendenning is
connected with the quartermaster's
and has been assigned
TO mechanical repair shop No. sol.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
WARRANT is CHANGED
IN "MEv' HESS CASE

Owing to the filing OF a different
warrant in the case OF Edward f..
Hess. charged with bringing liquor
into the state, the trial was again
postponed in Justice VOLTS court
Friday afternoon. 1t is now schedul-
ed to come up on Tuesday morning
Of next week. The warrant under
which Hess was arrested charged
him with selling liquor, but this
charge has been changed to bringing
liquor into the state. in violation OF
the state law No action has as yet
been taken by the federal officials,
who are awaiting the outcome OF the
case before the state authorities.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
BERKELEY SPRINGS
FIGHTING SMALLPOX

Dr. Nv T. Henshaw, Of Martins
burg, membe- of the State board Of
health was in Berkeley Springs on
"Wednesday to investigate the unfor'
tunate smallpox situation, says the
News 1t Is regretted to hear this
loathssme disease is spreading and
that some six cases are in that town,
Miss Portia Sallada, well known here
is said to have contracted tho dis
ease and her home has been quaran-
tined. DR. Coughlan, city health Of
ficer. is taking every precaution and
Dr. Henshaw is assisting him. The
Old Dominion Academy Is the chief
sufferer and it is said both DR.. and
MRS. Neff are down with the dis
ease. DR.. Henshaw told the News
the case examined by him some two
weeks ago was undoubtedly smallpox.
The schools OF that section viii prob
ably be clceed and every precaution
taken to prevent the spreading Of the
disease.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
HAS PLENTY OF COAL;
DEALERS REFUSE 1T
Fuel Administrator Henshaw
In An Awkward Position.

County Fuel Administrator u G.
Henshaw today stated that he had
received 20 carloads Of bitumlnous
coal for the dealers Of the city this
week, and that the supply Is now
adequate for all purposes. Hereto
fore Mr.. Henshaw has been appor-
fleming the coal among the dealers,
according to their requiremnts, but
this week some OF the dealers de.
clined to accept their allotment stat
ing thar they had a sufficient supply
on hand for the present.
This places the fuel administrator
in an awkward position, and Il Is now
"up to- the dealers 10 relieve his eill-
bamassment BY taking the coal on his
hands. The moderate weather Of the
past week has materially lessened
the demand for coal but there Is no
assurance that the weather will not
again become severe. and It behcoves
the dealers to provide for all posi-.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
CORPORAL PHILLIPS
WRITES FROM FRANCE
Enemy Shells Smash Three Mo-
tor Cars-SnoWy and Cold.

Mr. John e Oliver. foreman of the
scales department at the Baltimore
and Ohio shops has received an inter
esting letter from Corp. A. G. Phillips
s. S. u. 631, Conyoi's Auto, Par. b.
c. NJ, France Corporal Phillips, for
merly superintendent Of motors on
this division OF the Baltimore and
Ohio, has been in France for some
time, having enlisted soon after the
declaration Of hostilities. In this let
ter written on January 16, Corporal
Phillips states that he is well and
feeling good. Although he would
rather be back in the United States,
he wouldn't want to come until 1t is
all over "over there"
His detachment has been in quite a
lively sector for some time. And, be-
Iieve me-. says Mr. Phillips, the air
IL certainly kept warm" all the
time. Since the third of the month
we have had three cars put out of
commission by shells and three 9th
ers were hit by supply trains. SO you
see, am not loafng very much. We
are having plenty Of snow and zero
weather I am trying to get into the
aviation end of the game, but do not
yet know whether | am going to gel
my transfer"
MIR Phillips inquiries after all the
rest OF his friends at the local shops
and says II be ever gets home again
he will be back on the job.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
COMREY BAND NEEDS
AID OF THE PUBLIC

comrey's Band viii hold dx'nlght
bazaar beginning Monday, February IS
and closing Saturday Feb. p The
object is TO secure enough money 10
finance the band the coming year.
Between $500 and $500 more Is need
ed for this purpose. The expense OF
the band from January 1917. until
January 1918 was $f0i2 This amount
applied only 10 current expense
such as rent. lights. fuel. music and
necessary repairs 70 instruments No
part OF this amount being applied 10
uniforms or new instruments. The
Increased cost OF everything makes
1t certain that like amount viii be
required for the coming year and Il
is hoped that the public will patron.
ize the band this coming week if Il
is only the price OF admission ten
cents.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
Says 1t Is Serious Step Toward
General Peace.
VIENNA IMPRESSED By
PRESIDENTS ADDRESS
Principles Enumerated BY Amer
lean Statesman Seems to
Have Met With Favorable
Reception In Austria.
(sy international News sevIes)

(By international News scrvles)
Geneva. Swift, Feb 16.--"Presi.
dent Wilson's speech constitutes n
serious step toward general peace.
end | shall answer 1t at the earliest
possible moment" said Count Gear
min, the Austrian foreign minister,
after reading copy of the address,
according to the Journal today. Il
The principles enunciated by -
American statesman are said 10 1<<
made very favorable impreasion
Vienna. Conflicting reports conti6
to arrive as to the date OF the x|<
aims speeches expected from cxlll
Won Hertling, the German chancoliQ
and Count Czernin.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
May Draft the Shipyards.

Washington, Feb. 16.-The labor
situation throughout the United
States is most serious today. Confer.
ing, as it is, in the striking shipwork
err, the discomfort has spread until
it affects many other industries
closely allied with the national de-
Tense plans. The very success OF
Americas part in the world war is
today imperilled. officials say, lmmed-
late and drastic action is considered
certain. and the situation is such
that a united congress, President
Wilson and all OF his advisers are
giving ii their personal attention.
Committee Takes Up Negotiations
The joint commission OF 10, made
up Of five from the national council
for industrial safety and five from
the American Federation Of Labor,
took over negotiations to end the
ship-buiIding trouble early today
They are in direct communication
with the heads Of the various organ
izations which ordered the present
strike from New York last night
This strike. ordered by the execu-
tive committee Of the marine wood
workers. council OF the Brotherhood
at Carpenters and Joiners, directed
every carpenter, caIker, rigger, stair
maker and boat-builder carrying a
card in the carpenters union to quit
work until satisfactory wage-scale
and working condition agreement had
been reached.
All of the facts in the case We're
before President Wilson today. He
had directed Secretary Of Labor Viii
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
GERMANS USE GAS
AGAINST us. BOYS
ON WESTERN LINE
But Deadly Fumes Have No
Effect Upon Our Boys.
U-R0ATS SHELL TOWN
OF DOVER, IN ENGLAND
One Child Killed and Seven Per-
sons Wounded When Sub
marines Fire 80 Shots Into
the Channel Port.
(ey international News servlce)

(By international News Service)
With the American army In France
Feb. t6,Following a three-days' lull,
there was sudden shift OF the wind
Thursday night, and the Germans
suddenly opened with gas attack.
The Germans sent over fairly stead
stream of shells, forcing our men TO
wear their gas masks for three hours.
No infantry attacks developed. The
American artillery replied vigorous
ly The enemy brought his heavier
pieces into action. and there was
quite lively "strafe' until Friday
morning
Tho clear weather gave Qpportun.
ity for considerable aerial work. In
which the Germans were especially
active. Three attempts were made
during the afternoon to pass over our
lines with both bombing and lighting
planes. but all were driven Off. The
only casualty was a private hit by a
piece Of exploding shell. He was
(COot;nuad ~ paro Civ
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
CONDITION OF JUDGE
"VERY GOOD" TODAY

Word from the Kings Daughters
hospital this afternoon at 2.S0 o'clock
stated that the condition or Judge
John NJ. Woods. who was operated
upon early Friday morning for acute
appendicitis. was very good. Or.
sponseller, the attending physician
feels greatly encouraged over the
judges condition, and says he IL rest
ing as well as could be expected.
The patient reacted well from the ef-
fects of the ether, and the influence
Of the drug has entirely disappeared.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
Cattle Get Wheat
Wanted By People
Declares Farmer
tBy international News serviee.)

Washington. Feb. i6,-Wlhile the
world etarves for wheat, western
farmers are feeding Il to their eattle
John A. Simpson, president Of the
Farmers Union. of Oklahoma, made
this startling statement to the SEN.
ate agriculture committee today. lie
declared that at the price fixed Tor
wheat by the government it was more
profitable to feed II to livestock than
to sell the wheat and go into the
market and buy foodstuffe for their
cattle.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
IS ADMINISTRATOR
OF FATHERS ESTATE

Mr., j Calvin McKown, of Paw
Paw. wv. Va, son Of the late Mr..
Gilbert w. McKown. of this city, to-
day qualified as administrator OF his
afther's estate, giving bond for $780,
900. The bond was to cover the per
sonal property only The late Mr..
Mckown did not execute will before
his death, and the son qualified as
administrator with the approval Of
the heirs-atlaw
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
POSTMASTERS WILL
ACT AS U. S. AGENTS


Washington, Feb 16.~All third
and fourth-class postmasters and ru-
raj carriers, numbering $4,000, will
be appointed labor agents for the
United States employment service,
according to an agreement signed to-
day by the department Of labor and
the postofiice department These ag-
ents will bring the service in direct
touch with every farmer In the coun-
try, and they will ascertain exactly
what labor the farmer needs. They
will fill out application blanks, and
look after labor supply in their To-
calities,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
LEADERS URGE MEN NOT TO GO OUT:
u.s. MAY DRAFT ALL THE SHIPYARDS
Kills His Wife
While She Pleads
10 Take Her Back
(Hy international News service.)

st. Louis. Fels 16.---ElfEorts of
wife to effect a reconciliation with
her husband, so that together they
could see their son off to war, re-
suited in a murder and suicide here
today After three-weeks' absence
from home. Mrs Edward Tighe re-
turned land pleaded with her hus-
band TO take her back. While she
was On her knees he shot her twice,
then sent a bullet into his own brain.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16

Mrs. stella Williams. OF NcxI
News, Is stopping while with @1
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. William ~
nislsey, East Burke street. She IS A
route to New York whore she viii N.
tend the millinery openings and ~
chase spring stock for her place 81
business in Newport News.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
MIXED wEATHERs.

A severe thunderstorm with vivid
lightning prevailed at Frostburg on
Friday morning. an unusual occur
renee for midwinter Hailstones as
large as marbles fell
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
DON'T PUT IT orr.

laaS members Of the Xmas Saving
Club. We have some cards left.
you may join now
BANK OF MARTINsBURG
81 lp tt
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
SOCIAL SERVICE UNION.

During the absence of the general
secretary. MRS Maude Mason, who II
in Baltimore for ten days, the work
OF the Social Service Union wilt ~
cared for by Miss Hattie Snyder.
president of the Y. w G. r. All ~
peals for help should be made at thA
Y. w C. L. Home on South Maple
avenue
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
RUNAWAY RETURNS

A youth by the name Of Howard.
from Britton. Pa. was sent back
home this morning by Officer Snyder
The lad had run of and, after reach
ing Martinsburg, went broke" His
father sent him money with which
to pay his fare home.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16

son and CHAIRMAN f1uHiey 10 Ldht AL
possible steps to end the trouble. The
department was in direct communi-
cation with the various plants where
trouble was in evidence, seeking to
prevent further spread Of the strike
President May Issue Edict
The president has had before him
for some days a complete report Of
Investigations made Of working con
ditions throughout the shipping In
dustry and tentative proclamation
fixing hours Of labor and conpensa-
ton. He has been asked by Chairmn
Hurley of the shipping board, to is
sue an executive edict, fixing all Of
the questions in dispute, and order
ing all OF the strikers back to work.
Labor leaders here today declared
that there could be no real settle
II ant Of the causes Of labor disputes
in ne ship-building industry unless
tie government itself took over the
entire industry Senate and house
leaders openly declared today that,
II the shipping situation is not clari-
fed within the next few hours, a
sweeping investigation Of causes and
drastic legislation to meet the condi-
tions will come.
According to figures given out by
the emergency fleet corporations to-
day, 1000 men in the New York dis
trict We're out and 400 in Baltimore.
None Of the other yards on the coast
were affected up to the last word re-
ceived. No reports have yet been re-
ceived as to the number Of men re-
fusing to work today, in response to
1.-THE strike order.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
About 10000 Men Obey Order Not To Go
To Work---Eyery Yard On The Atlantic
Coast Will Be Affected Unless Gov
eminent Moves Immediately
(By international News Service.)

New York Feb 16.-Wtih labor leaders urging the
not to strike and the shipyard employees firm in
their intention walk out unless their demand for uni
form wagescae is Immediately granted by the govern
lnent, Atlantic shipyard officials today pat
ienty awaiting the of the conferences at Wash
ington over the problem.
Labor union officials announced early today that
approximately $4,000 builders in the port of New
York will walk today unless the government agrees
an investigation Everyshipyard on the Atlantic coast
will be affected by the strike union leaders declare Navy
yards however, will continue work. they have spec
ia agreement with the Should the strike last three
days approximately $4,000 shpyard workers will be af
feeted, it is said.
Between 5000 and 10000 men employed in shipbuild-
ing plants in the New York district refused to return to
Work today according John Stewart organizer Of the
marine woodworke1,s' district council His reports were
in complete.
May Draft the Shipyards
Washington, Feb. left the present ship-buiding
crisis makes necessary the drafting of labor for ship
yards Secretary Of Labor Wilson declared today that
the shipyards themselves must be drafted
Il am opposed to drafting labor for private employ
If it becomes necessary to draft labor we must also
craft the plants he said
The secretary appeared before the house public
buildings committee in support of the administrators
housing bill
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16

Mr. ]. L. seibert. Of West Race
street. today qualified as administra-
tor Of the estate 81 the late Miss Ada
B. Riley, giving bond for $500 at the
county clerks office.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
THIRTEEN EXAMINED
BY ADVISORY BOARD
Hereafter Result of Examina-
ton win Be Private.

Thirteen young men from Beske-
iey. Morgan and Jeergon counties
were examined Friday afternoon by
the Medical Advisory Board Of MAT
tlnsburg District. Heretofore the r.
suits Of these examinations have
been given out to the newspapers.
much 10 the satisfaction of the pub
tic and families OF the registrauts.
but hereafter this information viii
frst be certified to the local Exennp.
tion Board before any publicity ID
given. However the board permits
the publication of names OF re6is.
trants appearing before it. Thosa
yesterday afternoon were as follows:
Berkeley County
Richard r. Ranels, Brooke s. Key.
ton. Henry Clay Toup and George III
Sever. Engineer Raymond B. Rosen.
baum. OF Parkershurg. who is install
ling the new power plant at Dam No.
5. also appeared before the board.
Jefferson County
Howard NJ. Thornton and Jesse Pull
lee.
Morgan County
Oscar Unger. Frederick B. wlhis-
ner Lionel Munson, Harry Water
zeilor Harry T. Youngblood and
William l. Waugh.
Fred NJ Propst Of Pendlston coun.
", student at Shepherd College,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
STORES OPEN
LATE MONDAY !

Attention Is called 10 the fact
that the Martlnsburg stores Will
be open al day Monday and late
Monday night From now on I'M
III further orders. the stores win
2 be open every Monday Just as
2 they were before the fuelless
> Monday order was issued.
1 .
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
ALL MUST SERVE.

All hotels. restaurants, dining cars,
steamships. boarding houses. and
other public eating places including
clubs which use three barrels Of
fisut month must hereafter serve
Victory pies, cookies, waftes, etc.
as well ais Victory bread under q
railing By the food administration to
become effective at once.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
AMONG THE SICK.

MI a J. Grub. OF West Martin
street, is confined to his home With
Mr. Clarence Payne is confined 20
his home on South Raleigh street with
severe cold and rheumltism.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
ELECTED ATTORNEY

AT a recent meeting Of the dlrec-
tors Of the Bank Of Morgan county
Mr. II. D. Allen, OF Berkeley Springs,
vas elected attorney for the bank.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
REWARD OFFERED.

For information leading to arrest
Of persons stealing bottles Of milk
from porches.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16

Mrs. w H. Braithwaite, of Inwood,
was in the city attending the funeral
of the late Mr.. Gilbert McKown.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
Count Czernin To Reply
To Wilson's War Speech
HoaYded Flour
rs Confscafed
AT KeiSter, Pa.

(By international News servioe.)
Uniontown, Pa, Feb. 16,--Nearly
5000 pounds OF hoarded -four has
been confscated by agents of the
food administration In raid on IL
residences in keister, a mining town
Sacks were concealed behind false
walls and in beds. In one case. flour
had been sewed inside mattress.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
ARE LOOKING
FOR STOLEN HORSE

Lewis Mcdonald. of South High
street, appealed to the police today
to help him find his mare, which was
taken from the stable on his prem.
Uses sometime during the night, and
which he was unable to locate after
a long search He says the mare Is
worth SIPS, and represents all of his
savings for the past year. The ami
NAL disappeared early in the night,
and he is confident that she was ta-
ken from the stable by some one.
is EXTREMELY ILL
Mrs. Albert Ashton is extremely III
on North High street
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16

have or tons Of all fine coal,
suitable for furnace purposes, only
$500 per ton
y X HALL
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
WEATHER

Probably fair and colder tonight and
Sunday.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16

Honssfurnlahings nd coal
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-21
EVERY SHOWER DOES
: DAMAGE TO UNCUT
GRAIN IN THE FIELDS

bringing the wet weather which has
now prevailed for several DAYS TO the
point OF danger for the wheat farmers
OF Umatilla county. who yet have un-
cut grain in their fields.
In some parts Of the coInty the
harvest is practically over, but in
these parts there Is StiU more ur less
sacked wheat In the fields. and with
rains continuing nightly, as has been
the case, these will also suffer more
or les dama-c.
While more than million bushels
Of the 1915 crop has been m'ved out
of the county there is probably almost
as much uuthreshcd grain stIll in the
fields unprotected from rain. count
ing the uncut grain and that stacked
for thrcshiug.
It is NOT thought the damage has
been great To- Eraln out in the weather
yet. but every shower that falls on this
uncut grain causes the wheat to de-
terioratc To- some extent and the rains
continuing have caused some Of ths
Cld-timers to recall the tiue when
Umauua county suffered tho loss of
n large proportion 81 the crop. nwinE
10 August rains.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-08-21
UMATTLLA COUNTY FARMERS
FAVOR MAKING EMPLOYMENT
AGENCY PERMANENT OFFICE

agency here. said he thought by all
means q should be made permanent
He secured many of his me1 by the
help Of Mr.. Berkeley and sand. Il dc
not see how the farmers could have
managed their harvest this year but
for the assistance OF the government
employment agency"
Judge J. W. Maluney also expressed
himself as being In favor of the office
in Pcndlcton being made permanent
His entire crop has been harvested
and delivered to the warehouse and
when he wanted man during harvest
AL that was needed was TO call on
the government office and man was
secured at once.
The T.. :. employment agcncv was
opened in Pcudleton july and Mr.
Rerkoley's report, made to the head
office on the first OF August. showed
that S6f men had been placed with
farmers. No charge Is made to the
nsan getting the job or the employer
for the service.