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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08
Registrars Appointed to List
Voters Of the City.
PRIMARY ON MARCH II;
ELECTION ON MAY 10
City Attorney Not Yet Able to
Secure Data Upon Which to
Base Damage Suits Other
Business of Session.

AT the regular February meeting
Of the city council, held ut the city
hall Thursday night, registrars were
appointed to list the voters for the
primary and election, and viii com
mcnce work within short time. Two
men were named fer each precinct.
a Republican and Democrat, this be-
ing necessary under the law,
The city primary will be held
March IL, and both Democrats ana
Republicans will nominate candi.
date for mayor and candidates for the
council from all the fivc wards. The
city election will be held May 10.
when the candidates named March
II will be voted for The officers to
conduct the primary and election
will be named later.
Mayor Letter presided at the meet
ing, and there were present Council
men Dunn, Wiltshire, Bert, Cline
and Wolford; Recorder zirkle. city
Attorney Robert II. Boyd, Engineer
Sparrow, Water Superintendent
George shafrer and Fire Marshal
Martin Quinn.
The registrars are as follows. the
first-named being the Democrat A.
the second the Republican An each
Precinct:
First Ward
High School Charles II. Thomp-
son and Edward Piper.
Westenhaver's Shop--Bert Barr
and Harry johnson.
Second Ward
John Street School-Robert Thomp
son and c. c. Cutler.
John Street Hose House Robert
siler and Harry Thomas.
Third Ward
Market House--w B. Myers. and
j. L. Bateman.
Feller's Hall--D T. Thornburs
and Lou Young.
Fourth Ward
High Street school---charles Sfier
and Emory Kline.
Hooge Steet School--,James Lar
kins and Harry Schubert.
Fifth Ward
No. Hose House Joseph II.
Lloyd and John Kearns.
underdonls--J. T, Crawford and
A. II Stanley.
Not Ready To Bring Suits
City Attorney Robert H. Boyd stat
ed that he and Engineer Sparrow had
Visited Faulkner avenue to get facts
and data regarding the obstruction
Of natural drains in that section for
the purpose Of drawing up the pa
pers in the proposed suits against
those alleged to have erected such
distractions, but that this work had
been greatly hampered by the heavy
snow, which made 1t almost impos-
sible to follow the course OF the nat
ural drains 1t was stated that. as
soon as conditions permit, another
investigation will be made, after
which the papers will be prepared
for the suits in the Circuit Court
Will Plan Firehouse
Architect Chapman e. Kent OF this
city, appeared before the council In
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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08
MINORS SPECIALS
FOR SATURDAY

Fancy Lima Beans ...,....-. l7c ID
Fancy pink Beans use 10
Fancy Red Kidney Beans zoe 10
Good Santosocoffee. 16c h., 2 lbs. 29c
Good Rio Coffee 15c H., 7 lbs. $500
Large Can Solid Tomatoes. .1Sc
Fancy Cream Corn. can. i5c
Fancy Early June Peas, can. a. l5c
Can Select California Asparagus lSc
3 Cans Asparagus. .35c
Cans Pie Peaches. .-....-.., Zoe
5 Cakes Good Laundry Soap. Csc
2 Lbs. Fancy Loose Raisins. z5c
Fancy Mince Meat per lb..,l-, l5e
Fancy Leaf Lettuce, per lb zoe
Fancy Trout. per lb, .aOc
In IL F. A. MINOR.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08
FoR sALE

The residence property Of Mrs. s
c. Spillman, deceased located at 22l
w King ST. Lot IS feet front. 202
feet depth.-Steam heat and other
conveniences. For further particulars
SEQ
. g Up If W H. S. and F. P. Spillman
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08
FOR SALE CHEAP

Manning-Bowman Copper, Nickled
White enamel coffee urn, "a Quart
with electric attachment for heating
Cheap to quick buyer
lip 1t. SPILLMAN BROS. Inc,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08

Just received carload Of Gas
Coal. $500 per ton p X. HALL,
H ousefurn.shings and Coal.
s 1p cod II
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08
Insane Operator
Kills One Person
And Wounds Too
(ay international News service)

Birmingham, Ala, Feb. s.--Grady
Parrish, night telegraph operator for
the H. g. n railroad at Ninooka, was
suddenly taken violently insane, and
early today shot and killed II. +,
Grim, another operator and probably
fatally wounded his (Parrish's) wife.
Engineer Hobbs, Of Birmingham, who
learned OF the trouble, stopped his
train to investigate Parrish shot
him through the lungs. The insane
man is now in jail The engineer and
Mrs. Parrish are now in Il hospital
Mrs. Lucy Mcdonald is very i'll at
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08
DON'T Pur lr GEE

1s4s members of the Xmas Savin
Club We have some cards left
You may join now
BANK OF MARTINSBURG
/ 81 1p e
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But More Deaths May Follow Among Those
In Hospital---Total OF 2,297 Rescued
By Destroyers---Gallant Bearing Of
Americans Wins High Praise
CIV international News Service.)

Washington, Feb 8.-Latest reports reaching Wash
ngton today indicated that the deatho of the orpedoed
transport Tuscana remains at 101 Of this number 70
wore the uniform Of the United States army There are
81 additional soldiers in hospitals of whom it is feared
some at least will die Of exposure These figures were
ccepted as authentic yhe department they having
neen forwarded by the American embassy in London,
which received them directly from Belfast The war de-
,artrents figures however, differed, yesterday
teing considerably higher This due, officials ex-
rained to the fact that Major George Bartlett
commanding the American forces in Great Britain was
having difficulty in getting complete reports from the
scattered points where the units congregated.
Complete Figures Given Out.
The figures as sent through the state department,
were as follows Total board Tuscana when attack
ed 1898 total rescued 2297 total missing, lOl total
1Ynber Of american soldiers lost 49, total number Of
United States officers saved TO- American soldiers in
hospital 81; members Of Tuscanias crew missing, 28
There 2,177 military passengers and two civil
anson the Tuscania according to an official
,1ent by the war depa tment this afternoon Of the
,itary passengers III officers and 1000 enlisted
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08
Complete Figures Given Out.


Some confusion has been caused the statement said,
lyte report that the One Hundred and Seventh engin
GERS was on the transport. This command was not
enpineer train of the Thirty-second division.
The was department today momentariy expecting
The complete list of the missing Maor-General Bartlett
was under orders to compile at once and send it for
ward According to information received here the bod
les Of "A American soldiers have been washed ashore
They are badly mutated and Identification will be diff
cult If not impossible.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08

Don't forget old time. the only
kind Of New Orleans Molasses. Bring
your pail and rs for a quart. at A.
F. BENTZ'S. Up 1t.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08
is PASSENGERS ARE
HELD AT ELLIS ISLAND
(sy international News service.)

New York, Feb. Sixteen pas
sengers, taken off the Dutch steam
er Nieuw Amsterdam, which reach
ed an Atlantic port yesterday, were
taken to Ellis Island today by fedora
officers. Five Of them were cabin
passengers and II came over second
class. All information concerning
them was refused
The meeting OF the Cow Testing
association scheduled for Saturday
has been postponed until Saturday
Feb. Is.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08

: An Iona merchant and the
Iona Independent have been fore
ed to close business because
they tried to carry on the way
some governments are run. The
: merchant didn't advertise, and
the newspaper didn't get any ad
vertising
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08

danger point had been passed.
The war department today took
prompt measures to allay the fears
of relatives OF Tuscania's victims,
that their dead might rest in name
less graves, by announcing that all
bodies recovered will most likely be
identified
Survivors Reach Glasgow
Glasgow, Feb S.Between so and
so survivors from the Tuscania had
reached Glasgow today They said
they did not see the submarine which
attacked the ship, but that the tor
pedo struck the hull near the engine
room. blowing hole about seven
feet in diameter. The attack was
made about o'clock Tuesday even
Ing, but the transport remained
afioat until few minutes after
o'clock. But for the strict discipline
on board, the loss Of life might have
been heavier. one officer said, as the
lights were all out. and the men hat
difficulty in finding their boat sta
tions in the darkness.
Many Were Drowned
4 This officer expressed the opinion
that number of victims had beel
crowned. He told Of seeing raj
pick up. on which FIVE men had beer
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08
JUST RECEIVED

A lot Of Perfection Oh Stoves
! 81 Up St g. g. kEEDY.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08

Fine Celery, Leaf and Head Lettuce
Cranberries. Halaga Grapes. Cauli
flower. Tomatoes
CITY MARKET
1p It. A. r. Bentz.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08

Mrs. Lucy Mcdonald is very i'll at
her home on North Queen street.
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WEATHER

Probably continued fair touisht and
Saturday.
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Continued on page five)
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-08

lr. Herbert Engle. OF Engies, we..
q town today on business.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-30
'CLEMENCEAU READY TO SUPPORT
 GREAT BRITAIN
(continued from Page one)


 Paris, Sunday, Dec. 29-Premier Clemenceau was given a vote of con- fidence, 380 to 134, in the Chamber of Deputies today after a stormy de- bate during which the war aims of France were outlined by Stephen Pichon, foreign minister, and the pre- mier had indicated his adherence to the "old system of Alliances called the balance of power"
 The premier indicated that the for nation of league of nations might be carried out coincidentally with the drafting of the treaty of peace. M. 1 Renaudel, Socialist, brought about this statement by expressing his re- gret that the Allies had decided not to organize the league until after peace had been declared.
 Nothing of the sort" was the an- swer of M. CIemenceau.
 Whether this chamber gives me a to resign office," he continued. "If you have a minutes hesitation, now is the time to change your pilot. You cannot do it when we are under way" Replying to changes made by AL i bert Thomas, Socialist leader, that he had kept the chamber without infor- nation. Premier Clemenceau said: 'The question of peace is a tre- mendous problem. It is a question which is one of the most difficult ever submitted to the nation at any time. In a few days, conference of delegates will meet at Paris which | will settle the fate of nations in all I parts of the world
 People say: Premier Lloyd George has spoken, President Wilson has IAspoken, but you have said nothing l have given explanations whenever you have asked me. But is it neces- sary because MT. Lloyd George has spoken, or because MT. Wilson has arrived from America with elevated thoughts, that I am obliged to explain myself and keep running to the speakers rostrum?
 France was in an especially diff | ficult situation. It was the country nearest Germany. America was faI away and took her time to come into the war. England came at once al the call of MT. Asquith. We suffer. ed and fought; our men were moved down and our towns and villages were destroyed.
 There is an old system of alliancel called the balance of power I seems to be condemned nowadays but if such balance had preceded the war; if England, the United States, France and Italy had agreed say, that whoever attacked one O. them attacked the whole world, thu war would not have occurred. Thi system of alliance, which I do not re nounce, will be my guiding though ; at the peace conference if your con fidence sends me there"
 T have been reproached with de ceiving President Wilson. I do no understand why. I have made it ; rule not to question him, but to le him develop his views. That is wha he did. President Wilson, to whom certain persons, in the interest o their parties, attribute intention which, perhaps, are not his, has open ed his mind and has inspired respec through his simple speech and the no bility of it.
 President Wilson said to me: will try to convince you, but perhap you will convince me-"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-30
William Bushnell
 Leigh Dies at 65
He Was Noted Trap Shooter and Married Granddaughter of
 P. IT. BaInum.

The death of William Bushnell Leigh at his home, Elms Leigh, at the corner of Waldemere and Iranis- tan avenue, marks the passing of one of Bridgeport's most prominent citi- zens. Mir Leigh was 65 years of age and retired from active business life about twelve years ago, although he kept up his interest in sports, principally trap shooting. Mir. Leigh was a member of the foremost gun clubs of the country, was one of the best rlgeon shots of the present day, and was an enthusiastic hunter. He was also q member of the Seaside and Broc klawn clubs,
 William Bushnell Leigh was the son ct William Leigh and Cordelia Banks and was born in Bridgeport where he lived until he was s1 years of age, He then went to New York where he was affiliated with Decker brothers in the manufacture of pi. amos,
 When he retired he came to Rridc~' port and built the home where hi, death took place, His wife Is Fan, nie Thompson, the daughter of Da vid Thompson and Caroline RGruum and Is the oldest granddaughter co the late P, T, Barnum. One ch5lt a daughter, Nancy Barnum Leigh died nine years ago at the age of 2t years,
 The local business interests of MT Leigh were the vice presidency ot the Bridgeport 'and P5rt Jefferson Steamboat Go, Snd a directorship T. the Bridgeport Trust Go.
 Funeral services will be held at thu late home on Thursday at o'clock
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-30
Wants Goods Bought
 or His Money Back

Alleging that furniture dealer failed and refuses to deliver several articles of furniture which he bought and paid s60 on, Mike Comic of this city has brought suit in the Common Pleas court against the Bridgeport Furniture Supply Co.,, H. Leventtal, proprietor, for damages of $75. Comic alleges that September IA he picked out several articles, including bed, and paid S50 When the articles were deliveredd, he claims, they were not what he selected, were much poorer In quality, and he refused to accept them. The dealer refuses to deliver
 the goods bought or return the money,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-30
Monster Devil Fish,

The announcement Is made that monster devil fish weighing 1,T00 pounds, and measuring 12 feet from tip to tip, has been captured three miles out from Deer Island, near Bii- oxi, Miss, by local fishermen, who brought the fish to Bilsd and placed it on exhibition. The fish, @ species which Is seldom seen 50 close to shore, was caught in @ trawl net by Pat Moran, and 1t took three power boats to haul the fish into port, It had a mouth measuring four feet across, and in order to pass a rope through 1t, fishermen had to use an immense oar.
 When one vessel attempted to bring the fish ashore 1t played with the boat as with a toy, and tive other power boats came to its assistance. Many people viewed the monster.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-30
HEART FAILURE
 CAUSES DEATH

The Emergency hospital ambulance responded to call to attend John Brady of ss0 North avenue, an em- ploye of the Berkshire Coal company, only to find Brady dead on arrival.
 pr. ]. F. KeegRn of the Emergency stan was the physician who made the call It was stated by other employees that Brady had been Ill with influ- enEa for the past two weeks and re- turned to work this morning. As he stated he was not feeling well he was given some light work about the sta- oles to look after.
 One of the other men saw him fall and with the assistance of a fellow laid Brady on a pile of hay. Dr. Keegan stated that he believes that the death was caused by heart failure.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-30
NEW CHAMBER OF
 . COMMERCE BOOKS

Within few weeks the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce will publish three small booklets, two of them on conditions in Bridgeport and the third a classification of the member ship of the Bridgeport chamber. Two of the publications will be released on popular demand.
 According to Seward B. Price, several inquiries have reached the chamber regarding living and indus trial conditions in Bridgeport. One of the books will be entitled Bridge port at Home and at Play" and the other will be an industrial survey of the city, showing the advantages of the Park City as a center for busi- ness
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-30
DIED.

DIED.
 , MARTIN-In this city, Dec. 28, 1918, Walter John Martin of Fairfield Conn, aged IS years. - Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the undertaking parlors of Mullins, Scott & Redgate, 293 Golden Hill street, on Tuesday Dec. 31. at S:3O a. m., and from St. Thomas church at g a. m. Interment at St. Thomas ceme- terry. Fairfield, Conn. T28bx LEIGH-At his home. WaIdemere avenue, Dec. 30, William Bushnell Leigh, beloved husband of Frances BarnUm Leigh
 Funeral services will be held at his late residence on Thursday, Jan uary 2, at 2:30 o'clock. It is earnestly requested that no flowers be sent. T30 s%p ltERINDROD-In this city, Dec. 29, 1918, Margaret M. Meaney, wife of Frank V. Grindrod, aged 29 years, Il months, 22 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence. 51 James street, on Thursday, Jan. 9
  Augustine's church at o. m., with solemn high mass
 Interment St. Michaers cemetery. Automobile cortege. TSO s* ,DUGGAN-In this city, Dec. 29, 1918. Michael Duggan. aged "A years, Il months, 25 days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late residence, 16' Grove street, on Tuesday, Dec. 31 1913, at S:80 a. m., and from St AuCustine's church at a. n., witt solemn high mass.
 Body will be taken to New Mil. ford for burial, Automobile cortege
 a% EBEENEY-In this city, Dec, 2s, 1918 John Fesney
 Friends are invited to attend tn funeral at his late residence, No S52 William street, on Wednesday Jan, 1, at 9 a. m., and from St Charles church at 9:3O a. m., witt solemn high mass,
 Intsrmept at St. MichaeIs cenne tery. Automobile cortege. T3Obi tGAFFNBY-In this city, Sunday, Dec 2e, 1918. Richard J., son of Jan Clark and the late John Gaftney aged 25 years II months, 16 days. Friends are invited to attend tn funeral from the funeral home O M, J. Cannon, 315 John street, O Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 9:3O a. rn.. an from St. Augustine's church at 1 o'clock.
 Burial in St. MlchaeTs cemetery Automobile oertege. Waterbury papers please copy.
 a#p kRUTHERFOORD- this city, ,SNtu1 day, Dec. 28, 1918, at the home C her son-in-law, Rev. John ( santier. No. 138 Washington avenue Rosalie Seddon, widow of Alexande 1T. Ruthsrfoord, and mother of MT John G. sadtler, aged SO years, 1 months, 30 days.
 Funeral service and burial Richmond. Virginia, a%p tBRADY-In this city,s suddenly, Mol day, Dec. 30, 1918, John Brady, { his late. residence, No. 9S0 Mort avenue.
 Notice of fnuneral hereafter. a%
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-30
Jurors Illness Makes It
 Necessary to Commence
 Bonjon Trial Over Again

(Continued From Page One.) cafe at State street and Howard ave- nue. These, photographs were mark ed as exhibits for the state.
 Aubrey B. Fuller, civil engineer, and employe of schofield & Ford, was called. He had made measures and drawn maps of the cafe and its surroundings which he identified, and which were placed in evidence as ex- hibits of the state. There was prac- tically no cross examination of Cor bett or Fuller by the defense. Fuller had completed his testimony at the lunch recess.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-30
FEDERAL BOARD
 ANNOUNCE EXAMS

The Federal Board for vocational training announces examinatoins for various professional trades for men only, to take place on February 4. This examination calls for applicants qualified as Chief, Smith-Sears Divis- ion, at a salary of s5,OOO year; dis trict vocational officers, salary from $2,50O to $4,OOO; supervisor for ad- vertising and training. salary from $2,50o to $4,O0O; vocational adviser, salary from $2,5o0 to $3,6OO; and for placement officers, salary $2,500 to $3,60O.
 Inquiries may be made at the Gus tom Office. Ask for Wallace A. Smith.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-30
TWO ARE CHARGED
 WITH BLACKMAlL

Charged with blackmail, Timothy J. Bowling, alias Connors, of Water street and Robert A. McMahon, of S70
 Stratford avenue, were held for the February term of the Superior court, . in bonds of $1,0O0 by Judge Barelett
 in the city court this morning. The young men demanded $25 of Michael OConnor, who keeps a sa- loon at 7S2 East Main street, alleging
 in letter signed IF J. Berg" that
 he had been selling liquor to soldiers, 1 Bowling called to collect and was ar rested in the saloon, McMahon was arrested at his home, They claimed, l according to the charge, that they were federal officers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-30
OFFICES
 TO STAY OPEN

According to a report from T. J. Pardy of the Fuel Administration office of this city, the fuel offices will not be closed down for some time. In talking with MT. Russell of the Hartford Fuel Administration, he stated that he had received no orders to have the offices closed and that plans regarding the matter had not yet been made.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-30
MUST GIVE UP ARMS.

Amsterdam, Dec. Se-The German army command, according to a des- patch from Berlin, has informed the commanders on the eastern front that there is most strict prohibition against the giving up of arms and war material by the Germans to the BolshevikL The commanders in the east usga iateFmaa that sHeA asEsen
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-30
LIEUT.. LOCKWOOD
 REPORTED SAFE

According to letter received by Mir and Mrs, W. W. Lockwood of 1853 North avenue, their son, Lieu tenant Milton K. Lockwood, reported as missing in action in today's casual ty list, Is safe and back with the AL lies. Lieutenant Lockwood tells in the letter that he had been captured by the Germans on November 4 and held until after the signing of the Armistice.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-30
JOHN BRADY.

John Brady died suddenly while at work in the Berkshire Mill where he was employed as a laborer. He had been i'll for two weeks but reported for work this morning, although he complained of not feeling we'll. At 8:S5 he fell and the emergency am- bulance was called. He was dead be- fore medical aid reached him, how eyer. He was 64 years of age, and a native of Donegal, Ireland. He is survived by his wife, a sister, Mrs. Michael McGuinness of this, city, and a sister and brother in Ireland.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-30
SONS OF ERIN DANCE.

The Sons of Erin will open the New Years festivities at their annual dance in Lyric Hall New Years night. Prof. Quigley will furnish the music. John J. O'Eeil will be the prompter. Visitors from Norwalk, Derby, New Haven and Danbury will be present to grace the occasion.