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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11
USE OF MOONSHINE is
CAUSING INSANITY, CLAIM

(.so!ALss sMsN leuo1euls'uI hs)
Huntington, w. Va, Dec. H.
Use of moonshine whiskey is spread
ing insanity throughout West Vir-
ginia, according to ]. B. Coster, of
the State Insane Asylum. Insanity is
epidemic in the coal regions of Lo-
ban county. Coster says. All kinds OF
ingredients are used in the manu-
facture of the whiskey and much of
it, according to the asylum officials.
wrecks mind and body.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11
BRITISH TROOPS IN
CONTROL OF BONN
English Now Regulate Affairs
At Seat of University.
lsy International News service.l

10y international News SerVice.)
London, Dec. 1t.-Britlsh troops
occupied Bonn, Germany, yesterday
afternoon according to an Amster.
dam despatch received today.
Bonn, seat of the famous uniyer.
sity of Bonn, lies on the Rhine Riv
er, Is miles southeast OF Cologne.
The famous composer, Beethoven
lived there. The city is rich in rare
art work and medieval architecture.
The Rhine Is SPAWNED at Bonn by a
great bridge with three arches built
in 1S96-98. The population Is about
$1,000.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11
PVT. MURPHY STILL
IN BASE HOSPITAL

Word received from Private Ed
ward Murphy, of South Raleigh street,
states that he is improving. Private
Murphy. who went from here to
Camp Lee and was assigned to the
32Oth Infantry, together with Dad"
O'Conner Duke" Rife and the late
Thomas G. Adams, was wounded the
later part of the war, principally
about the face. lie writes that he
could not open his mouth for nine
days. He is still in the hospital
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11
MUCH RAIN FALLS
TODAY IN THIS CITY

At O'Clock this afternoon, accord
ing to he observations of Local
Weather Observer George W. Van.
Metre, one and onetenth inches OF
rain had fallen. The rain has not
been continuous all day, but when
indeed falling it comes down with a
vim. The present rain began during
the night.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11
DIVES FROM FALLING
TOWER, is UNlNJURED
(By international News service.)

by International News Service.)
Shelton, Conn, Dec. 1.-When
passers-by saw the high concrete
distributing tower erected by con
tractors for construction of bridge
over the Housatonic river topple and
fall into the river with Mike Rigger.
one of the workmen, lat the top OF
1t they thought serious accident
bad occurred. Rigger dived clear OF
the tower, however, and came up
smiling. When the contractors de-
cided to tear down the tower he was
sent to the top to loosen the guy
ropes which held it in place, and
says he had frequently performed
the same feat in other places on
similar jobs.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11

Although he had received his ov.
erseas order and fully expected to
get into action. Private L. Vernon
Browns military career was cut
short when the arnistice was sign.
ed. He was then at Fort Benjamin
Harrison, having finished his course
Private Brown went from
here to Camp Meade with the draft
of 200 men on July 26 Previous to
that he was yardmaster at the c. V.
r. r. For some years Private Brown
has been choirmaster at First Unit.
ed Brethren Church.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11
NORWAY REJ0ICES;
GREETS BELGlANS
by international News service.)

by International News Service.)
London, Dec. 1.-THE Norwegian
Storthing, says despatch from
Christiana, today has sent the fol.
lowing message to the Belgiuf parli-
ament:
"Norway's Storthing that is sit
ting today is rejoicing over Belgi-
um's regained independence and
greets the Belgian people"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11
We have the best Alarm
Clocks, EVER MADE.
w. L. JONES & SON.
IL IS Up If
REWARD.
IL Is Up Il

For return of Iver-Johnson bicycle,
black enameled frame, blue stripes,
stolen from the front yard of the Kill
bourn Mill yesterday afternoon. Ad-
ditional reward for information lead
ing to the arrest and conviction of the
thief.
THE INTERVIEWER MILLS, INC.
IL lip ct
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11
will LET $4,000
MORE OUT OF NAVY
(By international News service.)

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE navy
will be back to its estimated normal
strength by July 1, Secretary Dan.
iels announced today. The Navy De
partment hopes to have discharged
100000 men by January /.
Plans will then be made to let So.
600 additional men out of the serv-
ice The strength of the navy on No.
vember II, the date of the signing OF
the armistice, was $4,000.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11
DuD MILLER WELL

Relatives have received card
from Sergt. Dudley Miller of the 313th
Field Artillery. 1t was written on
November Il, stated that he was
well and that letter would follow.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11
AND STILL ANOTHER
COUNTER REVOL UTION
(By International News Service)

Geneva, Dec. 11.--Another counter.
revolution in Germany is being plot,
ted by former Crown Prince Rup
precht of Bavaria and other German
officials at Chur. Switzerland, it
was reported from that place today.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11
DR.. IRVINE ELECTED

DIR. w. NJ. Irvine. headmaster of
Mercersburg academy, has been
elected member of the national
committee of immigration restric.
ton League.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11
RUSS TROOPS SMASH
A B0LSHEvIkI GANG
Capturing 1000 Of Brigade
Searching For Gold.
(By IntcrnationaI News servicey


London, Dec. 11.---Russian troops
supporting the Omask government
attacked and dispersed Bolshevik
Brigade that was descending upon
Etaterinburg, capturing 100 pris
oners, said an 0mask despatch to
the Times today.
Much material was taken also.
0mask IL the seat of the anti-Bol
shevils government. Prince Lvoff. one
of its supporters. recently stated
that the Russian government treas.
ury Of $9oO,000.0O0 is in the hands Of
the Omask government and concealed
at Ekaterinburg.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11
PAGE STARTS TODAY
TO MEET PRESIDENT
(ev International News servic,

Washington, Dec. 11.-Thomas
Nelson Page, United States Ambas
sador to Italy, has left Rome, accom-
panied by the third secretary Of the
American embassy and naval at
tache, for Paris, the State Depart
ment announced today. 1t is accept
ed that Ambassador Pages pres
ence in Paris will be in connection
with the peace congress.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11
NOTICE

AS my Office has been closed my
accounts have been placed in the
hands OF Mr.. John s. Robinson of
the business office of the City Hos
pital and all persons indebted to me
are hereby notified to call there and
make prompt settlement.
IL II Up If. DIR. II. G. TONKIN
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11
.R0UMANIANS GREET
RULERS WITH JOY
(sy international News service.)

London. Dec. 1l--RemarkabIe
scenes of enthusiasm and loyalty
were displayed In liberated Blu.
charest when the King and Queen
OF Roumania made their state entry
into the capital, said a dispatch from
that city today.
They were received by allied Off
GERS and the city was decked with
allied flags.
AS the King and Queen rode into
the city, side by side, the people rush
ed into the streets to welcome them.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11
TO ABOLISH PRESENT
FIXED STEEL PRICE

(By international News Service.)
Washington, Dec. 11.-Fixed price
on steel maintained now at the di
rection of the War Industries Board
will not be continued after January
l, when the present price scale ex
pires, it was learned authoritatively
today.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11
THOMPSON NAMED ON
FEDERAL TRADE BOARD
(By International News service.)

Washington, Dec. 11.-Former AS.
sistant Attorney-General Houston
Thompson was nominated by Presi,
dent Wilson this afternoon as a
member of the Federal Trade Com
mission. The nomination was sent
by radio from the George Washing
ton.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11
WANTED

Bearing apple orchard in or near
Berkeley county. Must be- well stu.
ated and in good shape. Write P. 0.
Box rs, Winchester, Va. IL 10 Up Ct
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11
MORE YANKS SOON
TO LEAVE FRANCE

Washington, Dec. Hilarious or
CARNATIONS of the American Expedi-
tionary Forces, comprising 1916
American soldiers and la officers
were announced by General March,
chief of staff, today as scheduled for
an early return to this country.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11
MORTALITY WOUNDED.
COUNTY BOYLEARNSOF
VICTORY; &. IS SMILING
SPAIN ASPIRES TO
T. LEAGUE OF NATIONS
irrational News Service)

=. Dec. e11.-King Alphonso
has .igned a decree designating IA
members to serve on committee
which will examine the measures to
be taken to admit Spain into a lea,
que of nations.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11
LUMP RUN OF NINE COAL

] have just received one car of
good soft lumpy Run of Mine coal
$500.
p. X. HALL,
Housefurnishing & Coal.
u lp Wed & Sat tt
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11

Baled Hay for sale, HENSHAW,
HOLLIS & co. - LIP If
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11
w. c. r. U. NOTICE

Regular monthly meeting of w. e.
l. U. will be held Thursday at .
o'clock at Y. w. C. L. Home.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11

HAvlLAND AND PlckARD CHINA
Full line OF these high quality china
ware. WE have everything you want
az prices most reasonable.
IL 10 LIP to w. l.. JONES & son.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-12-11

Square Dance Friday Night at
Invitation. IL 10 Up ct
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-01
PRESIDENT TO ADDRESS
CONGRESS ON MONDAY
Expected That His Message Will Be
Most Remarkable OF His
Career.
SOME OPPOSITION DEVELOPING
Senator Cummins Proposes Sending
Delegation of Democrats and Re-
publicans to France to Obtain
Necessary information.
SOME OPPOSITION DEVELOPING

WASHINGTON. November 3o.-Presi-
aent wilson Will go before the two
houses OF Congress at o'clock next
Monday to deliver his annual message
ana TO give whatever information he
may desire on his decision to head the
American peace delegation to Europe.
were made to-day upon receipt OF word
from the White House that the Presi-
cent Gent desired tss TO appear in person be-
Martin. the Democratic leader, nor
Speaker Clark. to whom this request
was communicated. was advised as to
What the President might say on the
subject OF his trip..
Senator Hitchcock chairman Of the
Foreign Relations Committee. is like
.ho,, WISE In eomplete Ignorance as to
reasons for going abroad. 1t Is pos
sible, but not believed probable. that
Inc Presiden, might ignore Congress
completely so far as any explanation
OF MS purpose is concerned as he did
IN making up the peace delegation.
For many reasons, the address of the
PRESIDENT and his appearance before
the houses OF Congress are looked for
able in his career. In the first place.
Il Will be the lrst time that any PTesi-
dent OF the .Cnited States has addressed
81 eoan, M III ass slis second p piaes ie a
strong evidences prevailed to-day that
ms decision to go abroad has provok ell
:" ser ht'iieht Wnlcn. II not 'openly" hos
tiie. is at least out OF sympathy with
MS declared purpose. Senator Cum
minis. OF Iowa, expressed his dis
approval Of the Presidents action by
announcing that on Monday he will Of.
fer resolution for committee OF
four Democratic and four Republican
senator's TO go abroad and keep the rest
OF the Senate informed as to what
transpires at the peace table.
Members of the. Senate showed by
private conversation on the subject
that they deeply resent the Presidents
failure to select at least one member
or Congress to join the peace delega-
tlon. AS one Senator apparently eX-
pressed the situation:
we don't think II would be dIsni-
ned for delegation OF Senators TO go
around to the kitchen door Of the peace
OF information"
The Cummins resolution will be re-
lerred to the Foreign Relations Com
of again.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-01
.|NEFF|C|ENCY NOTORIOUS,
DECLARES Mr.. HUGHES
Notion That Conduct OF Affairs by
Government Tends to Efficiency
Held as Superstition.
BIG BUSINESS HELD NECESSARY
However, Former Member Of SIT
preme Court Holds That 1t Should
Be Soundly Organized and Prop
erly Supervised.

NEW YORK. November 30.-Charlcs
Il. Hughes, speaking tonight before
the Institute of Arts and Sciences at
Columbia University. asserted that
governmental enterprise tends con-
stantly TO inefTiciency." He character
lied as enemies of liberty" all those
whose interests lie simply in extending
the activities of government SO as to
embrace all industry"
Discussing conditions following the
war. me declared that readiustment
should be brought about as soon as
practicable. and that war powers
should not be used to control peace
conditions. Such control lie said,
would constitute a most serious Of
fense against Americanginstit
ership and operation is,I after ALL n
severely practical one," said MIR.
sit is regrettabIe. but it is true, that
governmental enterprise tends con-
stantly to inef1iciency, 1t cannot
fail to be observed that even in connec-
portant fields of activity has been no.
torious. The notion that the conduct
Of business by government tends TO be
those who either know nothnr OF roS
ernment. or who know nothing OF bust
ness. The tendency is strongly the
other way.
Along with this is the grave ques-
tion OF putting the direct operation OF
these great activities unnecessarily un-
der political control. That is the most
serious question:"
/. Congress. he said, should provide
sensible plan for railroad regulation,
permitting sound credit and growth.
stabilZing securities. and nsuring
adequate service at reasonable rates.
He also declared corporation in indus
try to be just MS essentia in peace
time as during the exigencies OF war.
and that big business was needed. if
soundly organized and properly super
vised.
He further declared that serious
labor conditions were looming on the
horizon, and suggested that, in order
10 take up the labor slack. an effort
should be made to start Immediately
all important public work throughout
the country which has been held up
during the war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-01
FORMER PRESIDENT TAFT
HOLDS GERMANS GUILTY
Declares People Are an Much to blame
ms the House OF Hohcn-
xOilern.
TBy Associated Press.l

OXFORD. O., November 30.-William
Howard Taft. speaking before an
audience tonight at Miami University
on "the league of nations" said the
German people were as much re-
sponsible for the war as the Hohen-
Zoilerns, in that by reason of their
faulty education and the false philos-
ophy they had been taught for years,
they We're willingly led. Mr.. Taft said
President Wilson had once announced
himself as favorable to the establish
ment of the league Of nations but had
since grown lukewarm. However. It
was hoped. he said. that when the
President got on the other side he
would change his attitude.
He said that the United States, on
account of its dominance as a world
power, was the logical nation to push
the matter OF the international league
and that this country cannot draw
back into it's she'll and say we will live
unto ourselves and let the other ma
tions go AS they please.
Commenting on the objection offered
by some people that a league of ma
tions would be unconstitutional. Mr..
Taft said such objections were not
only illogical. but ridiculous.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-01
TRANSPORT WASHINGTON
NOW READY FOR TRIP
Battleship Pennsylvania and Five
Dcstroyers Will Convoy Pres
idcnt'S Vessel.
FORMERLY WAS CRACK LINER
Rear-Admiral Albert GIeavcs Has
Been Selected by Wilson to Have
Charge Of Arrangements for the
Entire Trip.
fi;y associated Press. !


NEW YORK. November 30.-The
ton, selected by President Wilson to
convey to Europe himself and other
members OF tho American delegation
to the peace conference, will bc con-
voyed by ;he battleship Pennsylvania
and fleet of five fast destroyers. The
George Washington is lying Tonight ut
her pier in lIoboken ready to sail on
her history-nakinG trip at q moments
notice.
TO Rear Admiral Albert .Gleaves,
commander Of the cruiser and trans
port force of the Atlantic tleet, fell the
Sp aSnsr SwarS fSr hs e9sney
United States Navy, commands the
George Washington.S and tho crow has
been drawn entirely from the navy. The
escorting battleship is commanded by
Captain Lewis Mutton.
The George Washington. vessel Of
25.5T0 gross tons. was formerly one OF
the crack liners of the North Germans
Lloyd feet. The George Washington
seized by The United States, the name
of which was not changed.
Safeguarding the movement OF n
large percentage of American troops
to Europe has been the task of Admiral
Gleavcs during the war. He was COM
mander OF the protecting fleet of war
ships that escorted the first contingent
of the American eNpcditionary forces,
and President Wilson recently desis
mated him for prom o I ion to the rank OF
Vice admiral.
The exact time of the departure of
the George Washington Is not yet
known, but to-day the engines of the
big liner were given Il last testing out.
track over which the Presidents train
will arrive.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-01
FIX DECEMBER IS
FOR PREL|M|NAR|ES
Conferences Will Be Held by
President Wilson and AL
lied Leaders.
PLAN TO AGREE ON TERMS
Meanwhile 1t Becomes Neces-
sary to Extend Time of
Armistice.

PARIS, November 30.-Decembcr Ii
has been definitely set as the date on
which the preliminary conferences Will
begin between President Wilson and
Premicrs Lloyd George. Clemcnceau
and Orlando.
The program thus far developed
warrants the belief that the four ma
tions represented by these men will
agree upon the main points of peace
before Christmas. The smaller nation.
are then expected to be consulted rs
TO the details.
Germany VIII. not be called before
late in January, it is believed, and then
only 10 hear the results of the allied :
American deliberations and TO suggest
notifications.
Meanwhile. the arm;stice will have to
be prolonged. and that question is al
ready being considered. No dliIicultles
arc looked for on that score.
The general feeling here is that on ce
the allies and America have agreed or
the main points. they will impose the
peace terms upon Germany with III
tie discussion.
Premier, Clemenceau conferred with
Colonel Il. NJ. House at the latter's
6edsidf es, ooia This ,I;i afteTnoon II was the
has been able to receive in weeks. Two
days ago he had sufficiently recovered
from the attack of influenza to take
bade him TO exercise the utmost care,
since he Is still very weak.
makes 1t improbable that he will at
tend next week So conference of alliea
leaders in London, preceding the peace
leaves for London late this evening or
early Tomorrow. and. 1t is believed,
he he called upon the American delegate
Tor the purpose Of gathering a clear
outline OF the latter's views on the
subjects to be discussed at the Down
ing Street confabs.
PORTUGUESE DELEGATION
ARRIVES IN PARIS
The Portuguese peace delegation ar
rived here to-day. 1t is the first full
delegation to reach Paris. Delegates
Of the other nations will begin to arr
rive early next week. BY tacit under
standing, the various representatives
have arranged 1t SO they will arrive
here just prior To the opening of the
preliminary conference so as to avoid
even the semblance OF shaping senti-
ment for or against certain Issues that
Will come upSat the world congress.
Frances peace delegates are expected
to! be namedSon Premier Clemenccau's 3
return from London. NP-
None of the egations are making
which is taken as proof that the ali.
Important work is to be done at the
Foreign Office on the Quai d'Orsay,
with only two or three plenary sessions.
sailles. Premier Lloyd George and a
few others. however, may continue to
reside at Versailles while the con-
greSS lasts.
1t is still believed here that the tre-
mendous amount of work to be done in
the preliminaries, coupled with the un-
stable conditions in Germany. makes 1t
unlikely that the conference proper
AIRY, and that 1t will be late in spring
before final peace is actually signed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-01
GERMAN FORCES ARE SLOW
IN MOVING FROM RIVER
Roads Arc ConEestcd mud Uttered
With Dend Horacs and
Wrecked Vehicles.

WITH THE; AMERICAN ARMY OF
OCCUPATION. November 30 (By. cou-
rier to NancyJ While our advance
guard reached the ancient city of
Treves rrrier). on the Moselle nearly
week ago. the main forces Of Gen
eral DickmHn's army are still outside
Of Germany proper Word to cross
into Rhenish Prussia is expected mo-
mentariiy. however.
The Germans have withdrawn their
rear guards from the Moselle and
Sauer River. German guards no long
er are posted on the bridges at Bel
lendorf, IIchternach and Windon.
The roads leading to Treves and Cob
lcnz are badly congested, and swift
movement en- masse into Germany by
American troops is consequently not
looked for.
The Germans are making all possi-
bleS haste in withdrawing from the
regions which must be cleared under
tho armistice terms, but they have
great difficulties owing to the conges-
tion of the roads. Dead horses and
wrecked vehicles litter tho main ave-
nues OF retreat.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-01
OCCUPANTS OF AUTOMOBILE
FIRE UPON AUTHORITIES
Huge Car Then Lcnp, Through tic
Gate on thc Rnppnhannock
iTrthSc.

FREDERlCkSBURG VA. November
30.-Sergeant j. G. Chichester, Chicf
of Police 5. Il. Perry and officer j. A..
stone, of this city, were watching the
Free Bridge. over the Rappahannock
at this city. at an early hour this
morning FOR an automobile. About
3 O'Clock i; came along, and as 1t ap-
preached officer Stone closed the gate
on the bridge. Sergeant Chichester
and officer Perry followed the car
across The bridge. The men in the
car fred three times ut officer stone
and dashed through the gate.
The officers in Sergeant Chichestcr's
car followed. At Chilcsburg the car
left the highway and the officers went
on as far as North anna bridge. They
then turned aud came back and met
the car which had left the highway.
The officers got in. tho road and at
tempted TO stop tho men. SeveraI
shots were tired. one bullet passed
through the scrgcants coat and an
other through officer Pcrry's trousers
leg. The car dashed by The officers
followed, all going at nigh speed The
big car finally ran into u ditch and
the officers captured the men and took
charge OF the car. The men gave the
names OF &, l.. Landers and Il. j.
Wark.
The car and men were brought here
and the men locked up The car was
found 10 contain 365 quarts OF high.
grade whisky