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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07
4 PERSONS HURT
WHEN HOSE RUNS
AMUCK IN SQUARE
FORMER MAYOR LETTER sUs.
rAINs BADLY BROKEN LEO
IN ACCIDENT.
A. j. cRlSWELL, HERMAN BURNS
AND MRS. kEARNs ALSO
INJURED.
VICTIMS WERE WATCHING TEST.
ING OF clTY's NEW FIRE
TRUCK.

| As an interested crowd Of spectators
watched frelaen test Martinsburg's
new $4,000 auto truck, together with
it's equipment, this afternoon about
E230 o'clock in the Public Square. a.
unexpected occurrence took place
when hose, with an unusually larg
pressure. became unattached to tho
stand on which Ii was arranged and
escaped the hands Of the few firemen
holding it, jumped about the street.
striking and injuring four persons, In.
GLIDING former Mayor p w Letter,
who sustained the most severe injury
As had been advertised, the flremen,
accompanied by representative of the
American LaFrance Company, from
whom the truck was purchased. ap-
peared ut the square shortly after 3
o'clock and the test was begun. A few
minutes later the accident occurred.
SO quickly did 1t take place that few
bystanders knew who was hurt until
tho victims we're being taken to thu
hospital
Mr. Letter, who by the way, bears
much responsibility for the city secur-
ing the new truck, as he worked ardu-
ously In passing the bond Issue which
contained the provision for the pur-
chase OF the truck mad It's equipment,
and naturally desiring to watch the
test, was standing near the Aremen
when the hose got away and within 4
moment was Knocked off his feet and
injured. He was quickly removed to
the Kings Daughters Hospital, where
ii was discovered that one of his legs
was broken In two places Tho injury
was treated and the former mayor IL
doing as wei as could be expected,
though suffeing greatly
Others injured were A. j. Criswell
a veteran railroad man and we'll
known citizen of the city, whcse head
sustained a bad cut on It's right side.
He was also removed to the Kings
Daughters Hospital for treatment, ~
WAS Herman +. Burns. fireman, who
sustained q bad cash In his leg. rae
fourth victim was Mrs. John Kearns.
who suffered a badly gashed inatep,
which was dressed In Circuit Clerk
Gerhardt's office in the court house by
DR. Florence Evers
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07
DESIRABLE PERSONAL PROP
ERTY TO BE SOLD.

Much of the furniture belonging to
the late George Ryneal, Jr., will be
sold at his late home on West Burke
Street. ON Saturday, December T. For
further particulars see the advertise
ment on page two of today's
WORLD, Numerous other articles not
mentioned viii be offered for sale,
many OF which have not yet been
brought In from Honeywood Farm
III - ID TVS
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07
.BOLSHEv|K TROUBLE
FEARED IN VIENNA
YANk CORRESPONDENT FINDS g..
900, 600 PEOPLE ON VERGE OF
OUTBREAK.
BY EDWARD M. THlERRY.
Especial to The World)

| VIENNA, Austria, (via Switzerland
and Paris,)--l am the first American
correspondent TO arrive in Vienna
with official passports.
| find three million people in Aus
tria on the edge OF a Bolshevik out.
break. which may start at any minute
though quiet prevails for the moment.
Two machine guns and 200 rifles.
found hidden in one factory, are but
an indication of the preparation being
made for such an outbreak
! / visited a barracks OF the Red
Guards where there were 500 men,
armed and organized by Erwin Kish,
an ex.Londoner, and Alfred Walker,
formerly of Cleveland.
THE Red Guards" said Walker,
propose to seize the estates of the
archdukes TO the public benefit"
| was besieged with questions by
Vienna journalists as soon as alight-
ed at the station. am vey much In
the limelight in the Vienna newspa.
pers today.
"Will the Allies occupy VIENNA"
| do the Allies propose to reinstate
the emperor or will they compel Aus
tria to unite with the German peo-
ple?'
These we're the questions most fro
quently asked me.
Austria would welcome the Ameri-
cans, for the people believe their com
ing would insure food supplies.
The Viennese say that the Czeho-Slo.
vaks have refused food and coal 10
Vienna
The city has three weeks supply
OF food, and but enough coal to last
two weeks, under the present rations.
Operation of subways has been halt
ed. Tramcars may be stopped and the
supply of electricity Is threatened.
Hidden stores of food are supplying
the wealthy, and knowledge OF this
fact is stirring revolt in the lower
class. whose misery is unspeakable
| visited ten charity kitchens, each
of which is feeding 5000 persons daily.
The ration is, half pint OF sickenlng
soup, containing cabbage, potatoes and
flour like sawdust
On Sunday, the ration IL given the
addition OF a morsel of horsemeat, in
recognition of the day
The family coal ration is Is pounds
weekly, and 100 kilos GEO pounds)
cost 40 crows, or So. The cigaret ra-
ton is 80 weekly. and they cost 10
cents apiece. A shaving stick costs
$40. Butter Is $40 for 20 pounds. and
not to be had at the price. II is for.
hidden to fry eggs or potatoes In
grease.
Il met Colonel Summerays Of the
British army, who brought food for
the released British prisoners here
Coming through from Italy" he
said, Il met a battalion of Croatians
They were perplexed. They did not
know whether they were holding the
line or whether they were prisoners"
have met a British girl who has
seen no soap in three months.
A hotel proprietor asked me when
1t would be possible to advertise for
American tourists looked at my
lunch check and told him 1t would be
quite some time. He had charged me
$40 and 81 extra for coffee
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07
CARTER GLASS IS TO
SUCCEED SEC. NJ ADOO
(By the Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.--Represen.
tatiye Carter Glass of Virginia, was
nominated today to- be. the secretary
of the treasury of the United States,
succeeding William G. McAdoo, who
has resigned that Office after having
fulfilled it for nearly six years.
Representative Glass will assume
the duties of his new office December
is, under an agreement with Secre-
tary McAdoo, whose resignation was
accepted by the President to take eff.
feet upon the appointment and quail
hcation of his successor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07
COL. WALKER AND COURT
0 OFFICIALS BUTCHER

Colonel Stuart w Walker, Marshal
c. e. Smith, Chief Deputy Marshal T.
e. Joyce and several other federal
court officials and employees and a
number of townsmen spent the entire
day yesterday at the colonel's farm
west of Martinsburg butchering. 1t
was the annual gathering held at Col
Walkers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07
cAEErARIA SUPPER.

A Cafetaria Supper will be held by
the Young Woman's Christian League,
at the League Home on oSuth Maple
avenue. Friday. December 8, the fol-
lowing menu will be served: Chicken
soup, creamed chicken, baked beans
mashed potato. slaw. pie. hot rolls,
bssster and coffee. IL "a p1
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07
YEAR IN JAIL IS
FORD'S SENTENCE
HANDED OUT TODAY
JUDGE WOODS ON BENCH AT sPE.
cIAL SESSION SENTENCES
MEN,
JAMES HoRVATT, CHECK FoRGER,
SENT TO MouNDsVILLE FOR
FIVE YEARS.
TRUSTEES APPOINTED FOR VA
RIoUS CHURCHES IN THE
COUNTY.

Abraham bud" Ford, county negro
with a criminal court record, tried a
the last term of court and found guilty
Of ssault and battery, was sentenced
to serve one year in Jail at a specia
session of Circuit Court held today bJ
Judge j. NJ. Woods.
Ford, it will be remembered, was
alleged TO have attempted to rape
Mrs. Roy d. Vanmetre here severa
month sage. At his trial the jury re
fused to convict him of the crime with
which he was charged but instead re
turned verdict of guilty of assault
and battery. His sentence started on
September "a, when court was in SEES
sion.
Given Five Years.
James Horvatt. quarryman, also
tried at the last term of court, was
given five years in the state peniten.
tiary at Moundsville by Judge Woods
Horvatt was found guilty of being i'm
plicated in the forging of acheck for
over $500.
In sentencing Horvatt Judge Woods,
knowing that the man was evidently a
foreigner, explained to him that in
this country when man is convicted
OF a crime and Is again arrested after
being released from prison, he is given
a heavier sentence. With this. state.
ment he warned Horvatt that ter he
is released from, the penitentiary he
must lead, straight life unless he
wants to pc punished nore, severely.
Church Trustees Appointed. d
For various churches in several dis
tricts in the county Judge Woods to-
day appointed large number OF trus.
tees.
A decree in the case of the Mercha $
and Farmers Bank against Harry e.
Pearrell. confirming the sale of the
real estate involved and calling for a
distribution OF funds, was entered by
the court.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07
L|EDKNECHT TO START
BERLIN REVOLT FRIDAY
(By the Associated Press. J

PARIS, Dec. 5.-A terrorist reyolu-
ton under the leadership Of DR.. Karl
Liebknecht, radical socialist, will be-
gin in Berlin Friday evening, accord
ing to advices received by the Zurich
correspondent of the Journal.
Or. Liebknecht, the report says, has
$4,000 well armed men, The population
of Berlin. according to the report. is
at the mercy of the marauders and
there appears to be no authority there.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07
SERIOUS EARTHQUAKE
IN NORTHERN CHILE
(By the Associated Press. J

BUENOS AIRES, "wednesday -
Earth tremors supposed to be caused
by serious earthquake in northern
Chile, this morning were still being
felt at La Plata seismograph station
tonight
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07
WALNUT NOTICE.

Mr. w. d. Ham, who has been buy
ing walnut in this section for several
months past, will be at the Hotel Ber-
kelley today and tomorrow to discuss
the walnut situation With walnut own
ers. Come to room l, Berkeley Hotel
~ 2ts pl
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07
BR|TONs WILL NOT
TASK HEL|GOLAND
CHURC HILL SAYS BRITISH HAVE
DECIDED TO NATioNALIZEi <
RAILROADS.
(By the Associated Press

/. LONDON, "wednesday. - British
naval authorities have decided that 1t
will be Unnecessary to demand the re
turn TO Heligoland to Great Britain
from Germany, Winston Spencer
Churchill. minister Of munitions, an
nounced in a speech at Dundee to.
night. Churchill also said that the
British government has decided upon
a naturalization of its railways.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07
use MACHINE GUNS TO
SUPPRESS COLOGNE RIOTS
(By the Associated Press.)

COPENHAGEN, Dec. Machine
guns were used in suppressing food
riots in Cologne on Tuesday, accord.
ing to reports received here.
Several stores in the city were
plundered and number Of casualties
were reported from the, ranks of the
demonstrants.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07
NOTICE.

Owing to the Illness Of my secretary
my offices will be closed My accounts
have been placed in the hands OF Mr.
John S. Robinson at the business Of
fees of the City Hospital and all per-
sons indebted to me are hereby mott
fed that they can make satisfactory
settlements with him.
IL 5 BITS p1 DR.. Fl. G. TONKIN.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07
II % p1 II

To feel strong, have good appetite
and digestion sleep soundly and en-
Joy life, use Burdock Blood Bitters. the
family system tonic. Price. $125.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07
CAPTAIN ToNklN LEAVES.

Captain H. G. Tonkin, mayor of
Martinsburg, who arrived here yester-
day, left this afternoon for Hot Springs,
N. c.. whore he 10 stationed ct base
koSpisal
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07

For Christmas We have the best as
sortmsnt OF silver we ever had. This is
saying lot. as we have always car.
ried a big stock
w. l. JONES q SON.
II % p1 II
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07
SENATE D|SAPpROVES
SENDING SENATORS OVER
(By the Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Dec 5.-The SEN
ate Foreign Relations Committee to-
day unanimously disapproved of res
olution proposing to send commit
tee OF senators to Paris to the peace
conference.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07
FOURTH TRANSPORT IN
WITH AMERICAN TROOPS
(By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE British
transport Orca. with 1900 American
troops, arrived here today from Liv-
erpool She is the fourth transport to
arrive bringing returning soldiers TO
this country
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07
NOTICE TO AUTO OWNERS.

II you are going to have any uphols-
tering done, or hood covers, etc., made
for your automobile, or any buggy up
holstering done be sure to read Mr..
Steck's ad ON page six of today's
World. IL 20 p1 If
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07
AN INTERESTING SALE.

Read the advertisement on page two
OF today's WORLD If you are interest
ed in getting some splendid personal
property. II 20 p1 Its
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07

Mother wants a Hoosier Kitchen
Cabinet Why not make her happy this
Christmas? MARTINsBURG FURNI-
TuE1 90 ESs a D.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07

Buy an ALARM CLOCK worthy the
name and worth the price. We have
Just secured shipment of twenty-five
of the BEST EVER MADE. They are
going fast
w. L. JONES q SON.
II ~ p1 II
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07
CHILEAN CONSUL HAS
LEFT PERU WITH PAPERS
(By the Associated Press.

LIMA, Peru. "wednesday. The
Chilean Consul General left here to-
day for Santiago. stating that his gov
eminent had advised him to take the
archives with him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07

The carload OF Hoosier Kitchen Cab
inets will soon be sold Order yours
before it is too late. MARTINSBURG
FURNITURE co la5 eT %
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07

We have two SOLID SILvRg Tea
Sets we will close out at much less
than their values. We need the room
and we need the money.
W. L. JONES & SON.
IL az p1 If
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07
FRUIT cAkEs.

FRUIT CAKES OF ALL SIZES.
LLoTD's BAKERY. BOTH PHONES
Il s 1p Il
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07
MANrEp

Several good men for general work.
Apply to vfassar Plant. 70 n G
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-12-07
GERMAN AIR FLEET TO
Be SURRENDERED SINGLY
(By the Associated Press.)

LONDON, "wednesday There will
be no formal surrender of German air
planes as was one time expected be-
cause it has been found impractica-
BILE to assemble 1000 airplanes at one
many has asufficient number of reli.
able aviators for such purpose.
Hence the first surrender in history
Of an air fleet is being effected piece
meal,
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+ Constipation causes headache, indi-
gestion. dizziness, drowsiness. For a
mild, opening medicine, use Doan's
Regulets. soc box at all stores.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-24
Union Square GlOWs WIth Christmas Lights


 Union square was all ahlaze on Monday night with Christmas lights which have been arranged for the community celebration that is to take place this (Tuesday) evening. The employees of, the city gas and electrical department completed on Monday afternoon the placing of all the electric lights which will be used to illumi- nate the square and they were all kept lighted from to Ii o'clock.
 In the center of the square stands the Christmas tree with the electric star at the top and strings of electric bulbs looping down through the beughs. Over the front entrance to the court house is the electric sign 'Welceme'' and there is an electric star on the front of the United Congregational church From >the pole at the church corner a powerful searchlight throws a dazzling beam across the street to light up the honor l roll, making every name plainly dis cernible.
 The community Christmas cele- bration will begin promptly at 7.S0 | this (Tuesday) evening.
 l The Central Baptist church will be fully lighted this evening, and the Rells from the towers of the Central
 church and the court house will pro- claim Christmas joy for ten minutes l previous to the opening of the reg ular program from 7:2G to T:3e. The
 entire Liberty Chorus is invited tc
 attend and assemble at the court
 house steps promptly at 7:2o.
 1 The band stand will be erected di-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-24

rectly in front of the court house steps and Tubbs' band will furnish music. To, make it a truly eom- munity affair sheets with the printed words will be distributed among al1 those attending and each is urged to join in the singing. Prof. Charles D. Geer will direct the music and has arranged for 9 double qtiartette to assist in the lead ing.
 The program follows: Selections by Tubbs' Band. ! Address of Welcome, Mayor J. a ! Desmond.
 1 Christmas Hymns. 1 Ca Adeste F'idelis. tb) Harll! Tht Herald Angels Sing. l Selections by Tubbs' Band. 1 Solo, "One for All and All for one Long, Long Traik"
 Edward Connolly public to joi1
 chorus.
 Selections by Tubbs' Band. Solo, Keep the Home Fires Burn ing. 1 Al. Craig, public to join chorus. 1 Selections by Tubbs' Band. Patriotic Songs, Selected Stanza from Red, White and Blue, Battl Hymn of the Republic, America, afl' Star Spangled Banner. All the musical numbers are farnilia
 to and favorites with the genera public, and every man, woman an child is invited to be present and ioi
 heartily in the Christmas celebratio
 for world peace. good will towar
 men, new. freedom, and the birth C
 Christ.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-24
BAPTIST PHiA ATHEAS
 HAVE ANNUAL MEETING

Monday afternoon and evening the PhiiatheaN class of the First Baptist church held it's December meeting with Miss Amy BurlinL1me at her home oil Maple street.
 The afternoon was busily spent with sewing. At 6.36 all were invited to the dining room where, at a prettily arranged table twenty-two covers were laid and the following delectable sup per served: Oyster chowder, rolls crackers, cake and coffee.
 At 3 o'clock Mrs. Frank D. Davis. the president, called the meeting to crder. The regular reports were read and approved =
 The class, as Y hG> done. for sev- eral years. voted to present the church as a Christmas gift sum Of money.
 Mrs. James E. C. Leach. who has taught tho class for twenty years. was reelected with much enthusiasm, With Mrs. D. Lewis Browning elected as assistant teacher.
 The president appointed as enter tainment committee for the coming year Hrs. Frank T. Royce, chairman, Mrs. Louis A. Wheeler, Miss Amy ] Ijurlngame with the following assist ants, Mrs. E. M Magnire, Mrs. Geor- ] giana Tucker and Mrs Frank Davis. The class calling committee for the ] year will be Mrs. D. Lewis Browning l Mrs. Stephen Peckham and Mrs. Mar ! tin Farrell
 The meeting closed with a rising ! vote of thanks given the hostess fo1
 the delightful meeting and entertain
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-24
MAKING ARGUMENTS IN
 S4,0oo DAMAGE SUIT

Before Judge ". A1 Maltbie in the superior court here on Monday after noon the arguments were begun in the trial of the suit of Martha Wilcox, trustee, of Shewville against Valentine Reich for s4,000 damages and an in junction to restrain Mir. Reich, from raising the dam at his pond at Math- ewson's Mills. The claim is that what Mir. Reich has done at his dam nHA raised the water so much that it G-~s back and interferes with the wheel at the Shewville mill property about a mile and half up the stream.
 Attorney Telley F. Babeocl5 made the opening argument for the plaintiff on Monday afternoon, occupying # minutes He was followed by AttofneH Andrew B. Davies for the defendant Attorney Davies spoke for 40 minutes and was followed by Attorney Arthur NJ. Brown with the closing argument
 for the defendant. Attorney Browr took the remaining time of the court until 4,30, which was about three quarters of an hour and will conclude his argument at the opening of couft i this (Tuesday) morning. Major H. A l Hull will then make the final argument for the plaintiff and Judge Maltbie vii l give his charge to the jury before they 1 retire to the jury room to reach { verdict.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-24
RICHARD MANSFfELD'S
 COSTUMES IN MUSEUM

A collection equally interesting to students of the drama and of history las just been presented to the Ma tienal Museum in Washington. It is the effects of the late Richard Mans field, and includes all of the actors costumes, jewels, crowns, insignia, swords, hats and shoes.
 The collection was given to the government without reservation by the actors widow. Mrs. Beatrice Cameron Mansfield. The Mansfield collection is
 mounted in eight cases, four sided glass, in the northwest section of the old National museum building It contains the costumes and accessories which he wore in over 20 productions. The costumes and arm0r are ae- curate reproductions of all the per iods represented and contain exact copies from such originals as exist, or from such accurate sketches Of others, as survive, of the dress of Marcus
 Bfutus, King Henry v. of England, Tzar Ivan the Terrible, of Russia, Moliere (after whom Mansfield cos turned his Alceste in Molieres The Misanthrope), Don Carlos of Spain Napoleon Bonaparte and Beau Brum- mel of England. The other costumes 1 represent accurately the period of the 1 characters and plays in which they were worn
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-24
SToNINGToN FATHERS FINED,
 CHILDREN KEPT FROM SCHOOL

Buchanan, agent of the state board of education, three Stonington .men were in the town court there Monday, be- fore Judge r. H. Hinckley. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney William A. Wils COX prosecuted. Each father was fined So and costs.
 Manuel Rezendes, whose two chil- dren have been irregular in attendance at the borough school, paid total of s12.01. Manuel Roderick. whose child also attends the borough school, was renalized S14.45, an interpreter being required in this case. Fred Chase fa- ther of a child enrolled at Wheeler district school, paid a total of $12.36 The records showed that the four pu- pils have been iii shhool less than 50 Fer cent. of the sessions of the term
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-24
ST. MARY'S T. A. B. SOCIETY
 HAS HOLIDAY SMOKER

On Monday evening the members of St. Mary's T, 4. B. society held a smoker in their rooms ou Broadway sical programme was enjoyed, which with about eighty present. After tho cigars had been passed around a mu- sieRl programme was enjoyed, which consisted of several soics hy James Smith, Joseph Quinn, Daniel Dono- hue, Charles Brooks, Joseph Frunier Guinness who spoke on tho work of the society for the past year during the war time and encouraged the mem bers to nut ferth renewed efforts along society lines. Refreshments were serv- ed and music was furnished by fouy piece orchestra