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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12
z MART|NSBURG BOYS
ENTER SIGNAL COhpS
James D. Westenhaver and
Henry ]. Haas Volunteer.

James D Westenhaver, son OF Mr.
and MIS-. L. d. Westenhavei. Of Win
chester avenue, and Henry J. Haas,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Haas
also of Winchester avenue. appeared
before the exemption board and pass
ed their examinations, and will leave
Monday Of next week for Fort Lea
yenworth, Kas, whore they will en-
ter training for the land division Of
the United States signal corps Both
young men volunteered for this work
which requires both native ability
and a high degree of training.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12
BERLIN PREPARES TERMS FOR RUSSIANS
Wang Persons Perish In Cyclone And Bssard Raging In The M Vs
Germany Will Grant Russia
Militaristic Terms OF Peace
ley International Newc Service. }

(By international Newe Service.)
Copenhagen. Jan 12--Germany has
prepared terms for separate peace
with Russia along "militaristis
lines" according to information re.
ceived today from . reliable source.
These terms, it is understood. are to
replace tho conditions for genera.
peace, announced at Brest-Litovs'. hy
Count Czernin. the Austrian foreign
minister, on Christmas eay.
crisis in Germany Bridseo.
II this information is correct, 1t
means that the crisis in Germany has
beer bridged and that tho military
leads arc in complete control. hay
ing swamped tho moderates under
sEreats and denunciations. The kai.
ser has apparently so;ved the Ger.
gsen domestic problem b.. giving IN
to the par.German grolp led ~ Field
Marsha von Hinderburg General
Won Ludendorfi, Admiral Tirpitz and
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12

tho crown prince. The withdrawal
OF tho original German terms OF no
annexations nor indemnities caused
no surprise here. The belief was
general that, in view OF tho break.
down OF Russia as fighting power.
the Socialists and Centralists in Ger
many would be unable to cope with
the powerful junker and pan-Cerman
groups
Try to Reorpanizo Ruso Army.
Advices from Petrograd state that
the Bolsheyik war Office is trying 10
rehabilitate the Russian army, in
view of the possibility OF the com.
plete breaking of OF peace negotia,
lions. But in any event, il is expect.
ed that Russia can do no more than
act on the defensive, in the future.
A dispatch from Brest-Litovsk, by
way OF Berlin. said that the Russians
mad consented to continue tho ncgo.
tlations at Drest-Litoysk
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12
JOHN VIRTS KILLED
IN BRUNSWICK YARD
Car Fell On Youthful Repair
man Breaking His Neck.

Mr.. John W.. son OF Mr.. and Mrs
John Il. Virts, OF Winners Hill. was
killed about nine O'Clock Thursday
morning in the car yard. II, was
employed as car repairman and had
car lacked up. For some reason,
the blocking gave way allowing the
car to fall. II caught young virts.
breaking his neck. He was about 25
years of age.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12
SERGEANT KEYSER
HERE FROM CAMP LEE

Stable Sergeant Il. +. Keyser and
Cook Harry Qulrk, of Battery =,
3l3th Field Artillery. Camp Lee. Va.
are home on furloughs Both are
looking fine and instead of weighing
260 pounds, "Bubby" Quirk Is near
$50. Sergeant Keyser does not speak
officially. but he thinks the rumor
incorrect that none Of the boys will
get furloughs after this time.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12
SHlFFLET AND HIS WIFE
HELD FOR GRAND JURY

Frank Shiffiet and his wife, Mrs.
Lula Shifilet. residing along the VIII
Transport turnpike north of the city,
were given hearing in Justice
VOLTS court on the charge Of as
saulting Arthur G. Burns, with intent
to kill. Both were held for the grand
juy next week. and were released
upon $500 bond Prosecuting Attor-
ney Allen p, Noll represented the
state, while the defendants were rep
resented by Attorney A. c. McIntire
and Attorney John II ZirIxle.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12
Fierce Cyclone And Blizzard
Take Heavy Toll OF Death

without lights or electric power, AT
o'clock this morning the thermo-
meter registered 5 degrees above
zerc,
Great Storm In Middle West.
Chicago, Jan, IL. Driven by a gale
Of high velocity, the worst blizzard in
years is sweeping the middle west
today From the Canadian border to
the gulf, and from the Alleghenies to
the Rockies, the middle section Of
the United States is storm.locked
and In the grip of severe cold wea
Their. Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas,
Oklahoma and other states are bur
led under heavy SHOWS and swept by
bitter winds. Below.zoro temperG-
ture Is reported from all sections OF
the middle west.
Unprecedented IN South.
In the southern section OF the Mis-.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12
Merry Request Is
Made By J0ilbiyd
Who Skipped 4yay

Some months ago county pris-
oner escaped from the road gang and
evaded all attempts at recapture un-
til reaching a point so far away from
Martinsburg that it was not worth
while to send after him. After be-
ing safely ensconced at a distance
the fellow wrote back to Tailor Mill
.er to forward hna his. suit oil cloth
es, which happened to be in excel
lent shape. However, Mr.. Miller re-
piled that the clothes would be Civ
EN- him upon personally applying at
the jail. No further word has been
received from the distant one.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12
TO LEAVE SUNDAY.

Mr.. Ralph Dudrow, who has been
clerking for Druggist M. A. Snod-
grass. viii leave Sunday to join his
parents. Mr. and Mrs. O..G. Dudrow.
In fayetteville. Md He has secured
a position in one OF the departments
in Washington and will enter upon
his new duties Monday morning.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12
BARGAINS IN STOVES

VIE have just received shipment
OF heating stoves that were original
" bought for our Fall stock but have
been delayed for about three months.
AS We do not want 10 carry any OF
these over until spring. we will dis
pose Of them at special price, in
fact we will sell them at any reas-
enable price offered We can give
youa lmost any size desired.
r. X. HALL
/ 0 Ii 2tw1x Tues a. Fri tf
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12
NOTICE TO EAGLES.

/ will be at Frank Evans Tobacco
store each Wdnsday and Saturday
evening. where members OF Martins
burg Aerie No 74o, n O. e.. can pay
mo theis dues.
BEN L. DUTROW, Secretary.
Residence 2sS South Water street.
ITO 1p IT,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12
ALL sLEETED UP.

Phone messages from Inwood state
that while there was no snow there
last night the sleet and rain have
left that community SO encrusted
with ice that villagers have to ex-
excise great care to prevent falling
when they venture forth
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12
MARTINSBURG BOYS
GET THEIR SWEATERS

A number of Martinsburg boys
coming back from Camp Lee, Va,
on furloughs the past week and not
having swaeters gave rise to q re-
bort that others than West Virgin
ians had benefited by the recent or
der to send sweaters to Camp Lee.
However, It is understood that men
of Battery L, the last to get sweat
ers, received them Thursday night
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12
give Dead i.f eaaInaw.
GROVE FAMILY WILL
MOVE BACK TO TOWN

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Grove and chill
dren, formerly Of this city, but for
some time residing in Knoxville,
Tenn, have leased an apartment on
the third floor of the Willard build
Ing, West King street, and will make
their future home here. Mr. Grove
was formerly connected with Bish.
ops elevator and was prominent
member OF the old City Band
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12
NEWSY NOTES FROM
THE CITY HOSPITAL.

Mrs. Martha Scanlon, OF Three
Churches. W. Va, who was at the
hospital for treatment, and Miss
Mary Hasenbuhler. of Berkeley
Springs, were dismissed.
Ray Calvert of near Cross Junc.
ton, Va, and William H. MorIsion,
of West John street, had their ton.
sils removed Mr.. Morrison recently
came back III from Newport News,
Va, and it is believed the operation
will benefit,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12
NOTICE TO MAsoNs.

All members Of Equality Lodge,
No. A. A. +. & A. NJ, and all Master
Masons in good standing, are request
cd to be at the Masonic Han at LIS
o'clock Sunday afternoon for the pur-
pose OF attending the funeral Of Bro.
John r. Gerling, member or THE
lodge Funeral viii be from Luth.
eran Church at 2 O'Clock.
CITAs. w. HOUsEwpRTH,
Acting Worshipful Master
ROY A HARRISON. Secretary.
4 II In q
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12
snow sLEET. RAIN.

Considerable snow, sleet and rain
fell last night, making IL very dlsa-
ereeable under foot this morning,
and conditions have not improved
80 very much since that time
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12
GERMAN MUT|NY
ON EASTERN LINE
IS NOW SPREADING
Disaffection Reported Among
Acknowledgements.
RAIDS BY THE BRITISH
EAST OF LOOS SECTOR
British Destroyer Founders In
Storm and Crew Is Lost
German Raider Reported In
Pacific Ocean BY Toxic.
tsy international News service.)

London, Jan. 1.-THE mutiny in
the German army on the eastern
front has now spread to the Austro-
Hungarian army. Petrograd dispat-
ches today quoted German deserters
as saying that Austrian troops hold
ing the line in the Tarnopol sector,
in Galicia, mutinied and that fight
ing has taken place between the mu-
timers and Austrian divisions. A
number of men were killed on both
sides. The $4,000 German mutineers
at Kovno, in Poland, have taken pos.
session of the city. and at last re-
ports were still holding it. although
they We're being shelled by loyal ar.
tillerymer.
Raids BY British.
London, Jan. L. Successful raids
were made by the British east OF
Loos during the night, and q few
German prisoners were captured, the
war Office announced today.
British Destroyer Goes Down.
London, Jan 1.-The laundering
Of the British destroyer Raccoon ir d
snowstorm of the north coast Of Ire.
land was announced today by the ad.
miralty. All members OF the crew
were lost The Raccoon went down
las. Wednesday. Her crew number
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12
SOLDIER LADS HOME.

Priva3es Howard Langkammere
James +. Thompson, Hensell Ruark
and John Thompson are some OF the
soldier boys home from Camp Lee,
Va. on furloughs.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12
SEWERS RESERVE CORPS.

The Sewers Reserve Corps Club,
which is now doing considerable
knitting. was entertained Thursday
night by Mrs. B. d, Myers, at her
home on North Queen street.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12
TO CONSERVE COAL.

In order to conserve coal services
at Christ Reformed Church viii be
held in the chapel, beginning Sunday
and continuing until further notice.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12

Mr.. w NJ Mayhem of Roanoke,
Va, was at Hotel Berkeley.
Private j. S. Rockwell and wife, OF
Camp Lee, Va. were at Hotel Ber-
kelley.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12
PLAYED IN BERKELEY.

Marshalls Orchestra was at Ber-
kelley Springs Friday night and play
ed for a Red Cross entertainment
held at Hotel Washington.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12
RECEIVED CAR COAL.

just received car of coal We
want 10 move i "a soon as possible,
Let me have your order at once.
l IL lip Il r, X HALL.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12
PLEASANT DANCE.

The dance last night at Thornwood
hall, was well attended and much en-
joyed
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12

MI and Mrs Gorge Sheig. Of
East Martin street, left this after.
noon for Washington to visit her
brother Mr.. George Michel,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12
WATCH THE NUMBER CHANGE.

7sl members in the Christmas
Saving Club. Have you joined?
BANK or MARTNSBURG
III ID II.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12
Falling Chimney Crushes Wo-
men and Girls to Death.
FIRE RACES IN SAGINAW
DURING BIG BLIZZARD
Thirty-five Guests Caught In
Hotel Blaze, and Many Had
Narrow Escape From Death
In the Fire.
tsx international News serviee.l


Lynn. Mass, Jan l2,--rive per
SONS are known to be dead, with 9th
ogs probably killed. and dozens have
been injured, by the crashing of a
tall brick chimney through the wood
en- factory Of the sprague BOX Com
pany early today The chimney
which was without support, was
blown down by the gale, and prac-
tically cut the building in two, kill
ing girls who were working at their
machines and burying others in the
debris, The chimney fell just after
the 40 people employed at the fac.
tory had gone to work, and more
than half OF these were buried in the
ruins.
Five Dead M Saginaw.
Saginaw. Mich. Jan. l2.--Flve per.
sons are missing and four were in
jured in fire of undetermined orr
gin early today. which destroyed
W'right's hotel during a terrific bliz-
card. Thirty-flve guests were in the
hotel. and some narrow escapes were
reported
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-12

Mrs. j. S. Clough. of Norfolk, Va,
spent Thursday night at Hotel Ber-
kelley.
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Confined On Page Sir,
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WEATHER

Fair and much colder tonight and
Sunday.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-01
MANAGER OF COPPER
 QUEEN AGREES WITH
 VIEWS 0F GOVERNOR
TRepubIican A. p. Leased Wirel

BISBEE, Feb. 2S.-Declaring that since mine managers and miners have an agreement whereby they deal di- rectly with the government, and agree ing with Governor G. W. P. Hunt, of Arizona, that there will be no strike in the copper mines of this state G. H. Dowell, general manager of the Copper Queen Mine of Bisbee, largest copper mine in Arizona, set at rest today rum ors that miners WIons of this state planned statewide strike for March l. MT. Dowelrs statement follows:
 T did hear some days ago of an at tempt by the Jerome miners union to persuade unions in other camps of the state to make concerted demands for increase in wages. We have heard no recent strike talk here, however. and do not believe such. a movement will receive any encouragement or support from the working men of this district. I believe they are patriotic enough to stay on the job and keep up the copper production needed by the government.
 Propose to Observe Agreement
 At any rate we have a very plain agreement with the federal government concerning our relations with labor during the war period which we are observing, and propose to observe, in both letter and spirit, and which, so far as we know. the men will also ob- serve. ....
 Since the mine managers and tre miners are dealing directly with the federal government, of course, the gov ernor of Arizona is relieved entirely of any trouble or responsibility in at tempting to settle labor disputes in this district
 We quite agree with the governor of Arizona, that there will be no strike"
Arizona republican., 1918-03-01
EIGHT HOUR DAY ID IMPROVE CONDITION
 NEEDED-- PERS
TRepublican A. p. Leased Wire1

CHICAGO, Feb. 2S.-Samuel Comp CTS. president of the American Fed eration of Labor, made an appeal to- day in behalf of an eight-hour day for employees in the meat packing in- dustry at the stock yards wage arbi- tration. He appeared as a witness for the employees and his testimony was eagerly listened to by Mother" Jones, an organizer for the United Mine Workers, and several hundred other representatives of organized labor from all sections of the country.
 After tracing the history of the fight for a shorter working day he read from a number of reports and quoted various large employers of labor to substantiate his contention that the eight-hour day in actual operation had proved profitable to the employer and highly beneficial to the men.
 In definingfthe attitude of organized labor toward the war, the witness said:
 Labor Will Sacrifice
 Labor will make every sacrifice for the successful prosecution of the war but it will not make any sacrifice for private profiteering during the war"
 T advocate the eight hour day on the ground of economy, health and
 
 be required to work overtime in times of the greatest emergency or for the protection of life and property.
 That is why we demand time and half for overtime and double time for holidays. We think this penalty of added expense prevents the employer from asking their men to work over time except when it is really neces- sary."
 He declared the saloon in the "bacE of the yards" district was an argument in favor of the shorter work day and higher wages and that if these de- mands are granted by the packers the money spent by the stock yard em- | ployes in these drinking places will materially decrease.
 He ridiculed the contention of wit nesses for the packers that shorter hours and higher wages might in- crease saloon receipts.
 He said experience in other industrial centerS had proven the reverse.
Arizona republican., 1918-03-01
MOVE
 AF TER WAR GETS
 GREAT MAJORITY
Chamber of Commerce for United States Votes by 1,204 to 154 in Favor of Commercial Reprisal
Republican A. P. Leased Wire]

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-An over whelming vote in favor of resolution warning Gernfan business men that an economic commission will be formed against Germany after the war unless the danger of excessive armament is removed by making the German gov ernment a republican instrument con- trolled by the people. was announced today by the chamber of commerce of the United States at the conclusion of preliminary canvass of its organiza- tion members. The vote as recorded to date is 1,204 to 154.
 l A referendum on the resolution was ordered on January F and copies were sent to each of the 1000 local 'commer- | cial and industrial organizations com prising the national chamber Each organization has from one to ten votes according to it's membership.
 Following is the resolution:
 "WHEREAS, the size of Ger
 many's present armament and her
 militarstc attitude have been due
 to the fact that her government is
 a military autocracy, not respon-
 sible to the German people; and
 "WHEREAS the size of the Ger
 man armament after the war will
 be the measure of the greatness of
 the armament forced on all na-
 tions; and
 WHEREAS, careful analysis of
 economic conditions shows that the
 size of Germany's future armament
 will fundamentally depend on her
 after war recei pts of raw materials
 and profits from her foreign trade;
 and
 WHEREAS, in our opinion the
 American people for the purpose of
 preventing an excessive armament
 will assurediy enter an economic
 combination against Germany. if
 governmental conditions in Ger
 many make it necessary for self
 defense; and
 WHEREAS, we believe the American people will not join in , discrimination against German , goods after the war if the dancer of excessive armament has been re- : moved by the fact that the German government has in reality become
 responsible instrument controlled by the German people; therefore be it
 5 RESOLVED. that the chamber 7 of commerce of the United States of America earnestly calls the at-
 tcntion of the business men of Ger many to these conditions and urges . them also to study this situation and to o-operate to the end that
 disastrous economic war may be
 averted and that lasting peace
 may be averted and that Iastino D
 may be made more certain"
Arizona republican., 1918-03-01
WAR REVIEW
 OF THE DAY

Germany's invasion of Russia has slowed down. During the last "A hours there have been no reports showing that the Teutons were sweeping ahead toward Petrograd.
 One explanation of this fact may be found in an unofficial but authentic ated dispatch from Petrograd which states that the German troops have received orders from Berlin to advance no further. This would indicate that the formal peace terms have been ac- cepted and a treaty has been signed by the Teutonic and Bolshevik delegates.
 In spite of the German report that operations on the eastern front are taking their normal course" and that another Esthonian regiment had placed itself under the command of the Ger man staff, it is asserted in Petrograd that the Russian troops have recovered their fighting spirit and that Cossacks, as well as mixed detachments of SOL diers, are on their way to the front.
 UItimatum to Rumania
 Adivces from Bucharest are to the effect that the central powers have communicated their peace terms to King Ferdinand of Rumania, who has been granted short period for con- sideration. Recent unofficial dispatches stated that Rumania would be asked to cede parts of Dobrudja to Bulgaria and to give Germany and Austria pre- | ferential treatment in commercial and economic relations. It is officially de- nied by the Rumanian press bureau in Paris that King Ferdinand will re- linquish his throne at the behest of the anti-war party in his country.
 Spanish Cabinet Falls Another Spanish cabinet has fallen In some quarters is is reported to have resulted because of the insistence of the 1 government in adhering to it's policy of strict neutrality toward the bellig- erents in the war. Public opinion is I Spain has become inflamed by the sinking recently of five Spanish ves- sels by German or Austrian subma i rineS.
 Allies Raid Hun Trench
 French and British troops have car ried out raiding operations against the enemy The operations were centere( at Verdun and the English on eact side of the Scarpe river. In both cases prisoners were brought back by the raiders. On the Italian front there have been encounters by small attachments and at points the artillery engagements have been quite lively The air forces of the contending armies have beer busy and several small Italian towns have been bombed by the Teutonis aviators.
 Only thirty eight persons out of IS: on board the British hospital shil Glenart Castle, which was sunk by { submarine in Bristol channel, hay, been landed. Among the IA missin: are seven female nurses.