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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-25
RAILROAD SHOPMEN
GIVEN BIG ADVANCE
Adds 100000, 900 To Annual
Pay Rolls.

Was hington, July 25.-Wages Of
railroad shopmem were increased
10 IS cents an hour by Director
General McAdoo with proportional
advances for assistants and miscel-
laneous classes in mechanical de-
partments. The new rates, which
are retroactive to last January l.,
are from To 10 cents an hour
higher than wages paid these men
in most shops under the general
wage advance allowed two months
ago by Director-General but are
somewhat. less than the labor or
ganizations sought
Beginning August /. eight hours
win be recognized as standard
working day and overtime, Sunday
and holiday work will be paid for
at the rate Of one and onc-half
times the usual rate. Back pay
viii be given the men rs soon as
lit can be calculated.
The advances apply 10 about
100000 men and apply Gatly to all
sections OF the country, despite To-
cal differences prevailing hereto
fore. The addition to the aggre-
gate annual payroll is estimated
at nearly 100000, 900. The ad-
vance is the first. extensive modi-
fcation of the new wage scale and
was made on recommendation OF
the Gomfmission on Railroad Wage
| and Working Conditions. follow
ing representations of shop crafts
that high wages paii machinists
and other mechanical workers in
shipyards resulted in discrimina
ZION against railroad shop EN-
ployes.
The new scale Of wages was an
nounced as follows:
'fMachinists, boilermakers, black
smiths. sheet metal workers, mold
ers and firstlclass electrical work
ers, So cents an hour
Helpers, As cents an hour.
'Foremen paid on hourly basis. S
cents an hour more than respec-
tive crafts.
"Foremen paid on monthly basis,
increase $40 a month, mininum
$155 and maximum $3.50.
New rates are retroactive to
January 1. 1918.
"Beginnir,g August |, 1918, eight
hour day with time ane one-half
for overtime. unday work and sew
en- specified holidays. II asaH
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-25
CONFERENCE WILL
NOT BE HELD THERE

Whether or mot the recent trou-
BILE in the Eutaw Street Methodist
Church, Baltimore, had anything
to do with the ignoring Of its invi
tation to entertain the next session
of the Baltimore Conference by the
committee may new
en- be known, but 1t has leaked out
that the conference will be held in
the Fayette Street Church 1t is al
ways regarded as an honor by any
church to have the privilege OF en-
PERTAINING the annual conference
and it may be that the recent con;
troversy among the members OF
the Eutaw Street church was part
ly responsible for its being com
pelled to forego the above honor.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-25
bad STATE ROADS
HINDER WAR PROGRAM
Mud Slavery and Deficiency
Tax" of MANY Million.

Charleston, July 25-one hun.
dred million dollars is paid annu-
ally by the people of West vir.
s!inia in the form of mud slav-
cry and deficiency tax" said A. D.
Williams, chairman of the state
road commission
Quot ting figures in connection
with the problem of road building
in the state. Chairman Williams
gave out this statement: -.
There are within the state ap-
proximately 10000 automobiles
with an average value of $500. the
total value of the investment be.
ing about s32,OOo00O. With $4,000
miles of road in the state there is,
therefore. an average motor ve-
hicle Investment of 1900 to the
mile of road.
There are 1858 miles of Class
A roads, on which the average in
Hestment in motor vehicles is
about $4,000 mile This system OF
roads is so located that they are
iwithin a mile of 30 per cent OF the
lreople of the state. When fuzzy
impr oved. the, saving in time and
increased tonnage on these roads
will amount to least 10 minutes
daily per capita on 100000 per-
sons. This, redue :, hours and
counted at 20 cents on a t0-hour
basis would mean saving of $780,
900 day Or $50 1000 900 year.
Reduced to mileage basis. this
would mean saving of about $13,-
233 a mile OF Class A road and
three years of saving OF that
amount would pave every road in
Glass A system with brick, asphalt
or concrete even at present prices.
u we add to the $50, 900 900 the loss
in crops and crop deficiency, the
amount goes over the 800, 900 900
Il a.
mark .
This mud tax. says Mr.. VIII
liams, Is paid not as an aid but as
a hindrance 70 the war program.
while It is not wise to ask the
railroads to handle more road ma
terial than is necessary. all avail
able local materials should be used
in the road building. and grading
should be done with local machin.
cry and labor to the end that the
road program may go forward with
the greatest possible speed. Drain
age cutverts should be placed this
year by the use' of stone from local
sources.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-25
SAMUEL. .'''aSHEh0;S
POTOMAC DIP COSTLY

Hancock July rs. While E l..
Coleman and Samuel Gfnsberg, two
men representing New York firms.
and who were at Hancock, looking
after peaches, thought they would
take a bath in the inviting waters
OF that section but the baths proved
most expensive, which they discov-
cred after going for their clothes.
The waters were refreshing and
jnvigorating but their nervous sys.
TENS got reacrionary shock when
they found that their. pockets had
been ritled while. they were enjoy
ing their baths. Two watches and
$103 in money were taken from the
clothing OF the two men.
While no arrests had been made
yet last night officers have strong
auspicions that some hoys may
hove committed the act.
Mr.. Ginsberg who Is well known
In Martinsburg, has been at Hotel
Berkeley for several days. while
usually a jolly onversationalist he
faied to debate upon his castles
bath
The Hancock Star briefly noting
the occurrence which happened
Monday. concludes with the state
ment that Mr.. GiDsberg lost Pan
anna hat last year. Evidently this
indicates that Mr.. Ginsberg lost
the hat while bathing in the same
locality
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-25
SOLDIERS COUGH IS CURED.

Private Aarold Hamel. 66th Regi
rffent, TT. Adams. r. l.. writes: 81
Was troubled with bad cough for
three months. tried Foley's Honey
and Tar and felt greatly relieved.
recommend Foley's Honey and Tar
and will keep it onff and" Gives re
lief from hay fever, asthma and
bronchial coughs.
Sold Everywhere. I'm
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-25
The full text Of the new orc

The full text of the new order
which deals In detail with methods
OF calculating specific increases
win be issued within the next
week. The former wage increase
order provided for percentage ad-
vances, with u minimum Of SIS cent
an hour for shopmen.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-25
NOTICE

A red and white spotted COW
came 10 my place on June 25th
1918, Q tags in left ear with W. on
them. right ear cropped off. Also a
red and white spotted calf with
her. Owner can get property by
paying all costs and damage
GRANTHAM r. PARSONS.
Sas Pest, Once GlspgaFy, aW. Va
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-25
HAVE SIGNED UP

Mr.. and Mrs. William Boyer
have signed up with "The Girls Of
the Day" leading show on the
big circuits. They Will leave to join
this company when the season OBJ
eng
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-25
GOES TO WASHINGTON

Miss Clara Grazier Thompson OF
South Raleigh street. has gone TO
Washington for two-weeks' visit
with the family Of her uncle, Mr..
Frank Lambert
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-25
ON VACATION.

Miss Daisy Durham. OF The Lead
or, is on her vacation and left to visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Hack. at Taren-
tun. Pa.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-25
Prominent Republicans
Endorse JOS. H. Gaines
AN OPEN LETTER
arm voters Of vest Virginia i:

mo Reuut.aon Voters of NEst Virginia:
The ande citizens Virginia wish to
commend your the candidacy Senator
= Hon Joseph Gaines Kanawha County.
this
will need n pfest
highest
y Gaines possesses high qualities measure; and
he
labor
state in United States Senate
sa very place the Ways Committee,
pronounced informed Washington
5,bs best tariff argumau Washington years"
Republicans W. believe policy ction.
M,,s virginia in Particular is pros
time OF
tariff
On the depend
ne svity
believe
nan West Virginia protect
interests of Virginia while
maaaz 1ssar2s8Fs. ss-Ass
Virginia. o
senona endorsing Mr. Gaines Ellie
ion; Hom community widely
Ordinarily might pubHc
citizenship least neghbors.
sBa believe Republican West Virginia
demands
ho1sht At H person
pledge him
hdRepufan of vss Virginia
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-25

Misses Mary and Vivian Somers.
OF Hagerstown, are visiting Mrs.
Harry limbach, West Race street.
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ALL MAIL ORDERS

Carefully filled by experienced saIespeople.
Mail them if you cannot come. Money re-
funded if not satisfied with goods ordered.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1918-07-02
WANTED: A FORD TOURING CAR.

Will pay $50 or SIS cash and s25
dollars per month. balance Nov. LIST.
Meet your friends at my store.
They all come l have one OF the
incest lines you can find in the coun-
try. Big line of cloth that am sell
ing much cheaper than can bug 1t.
Plenty -four, $500 10 $500, much
under the market. Peaberry coffee.
5 pounds for a dollar. Good grade of
Arbuckle coffee. pounds TO the dol
lar Six bars soap and washing pow
der. 25c, Seven packs Arm and Ham,
mer soda. 25c Good bacon 25c. 10.
Plenty sugar; can sell so pounds to
customer on certificate for canning
or preserving. Glassware. cups, gro
eeries. plates. home-ground meal.
Gasoline 81 c. per gallon. In fact,
have a little of everything. ! pay
cash and sell for cash; that's the Sc
cret OF my success. want all your
chickens. eggs, calves and yearlings
or anything you have to sell. | have
special arrangements for handling:
that's why can pay more than the
other fellows.-W. y. PLYLER. Mt.
Prospect. Leader i'm Low Prices.
Fresh fish and ice on Saturdays.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1918-07-02

The German soldiers generally are
tired Of the war. but the patience of
the people as a whole. especially the
middle classes. is marvellous in view
of the prevalent unfavorable eOndi-
tons. said DIR. G. r. ~ Nicolai. for
mer professor of physiology az the
University of Berlin, who is quoted
IN an Associated Press dispatch from
Copenhagen. Prof. Nicolai was one
of the men who escaped from Ger
many last week in airplanes. land
ing in Denmark.
In German official circles. eontinI-
ed Prof. Nieolai. the war is expected
10 last some time yet, but among
the people the opinion is expressed
by many that the present offensive
on the western front will be decis-
i've. While the people generally are
patient. at the same time they are
anxious for peace. the professor de-
clared
Food conditions in the empire are
bad. Prof Nieolai reports.
appears in the German pa
pers. the professor stated. regarding
the many effective enemy air raids
upon German cities.
Although taxes are constantly in
creasing. said Pref. Nieolai. in speak
ing Of economic conditions. the pay
mcnt of interest on the war loans
is not covered, and II is expected that
in future only two per cent OF the
loans will be disbursed. the remain
der being added TO the principal OF
The loan.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1918-07-02

trees outside the camp 10 get wood
for their huts. Invariably they ask
TO go ashore" They inquire when
mail will come aboard" and invol-
UNFAIRLY preserve the nautical habits
OF lifetime. The crew for instance.
will scrub the kitchen floor OF the
barracks floors with soap and water
every day. just as they do decks. and
there is no teaching them 10 do il
any other way. Most OF them are
yearnine not so much 10 20 back 10
Germany as TO go 10 sea again. This
is the longest time that many have
ever stayed in port" and from the
looks OF things. the majority of them
believe il viii be Still longer time
before they are permitted to make
a real voyage again.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1918-07-02
DESERTERS Rad N AsHE
Two Men killed-t.ovefnor Beckett
viii Try Talk.

One citizen is dead. two alleged
desrters are in Jail. and forty deser-
tiers in open defiance TO authority in
Ashe county, according 10 word
contained in 4 telegram 10 Governor
Beckett Monday from W. f. Ne
Neil. chairman of the local board OF
that county The telegram sent 10
the Governor, and referred to the
adiutant general reads:
Around forty Gese.ters in kshe
county. One citizen killed in attempt
10 arrest deserter. Situation serious
Home guard selected but not yet or
gained Can organize in few days
and want authority 10 call them 20
assistance. Have wired Washington
for soldiers under military direction.
Monday afternoon. General Young
got into long distance communiea-
tion with Jefferson. in Ashe county.
and learned that the situation was
very uncertain there. Two OF the
alleged deserters. he was informed.
had been Jailed on the charge of
shooting the citizen who was in the
ae; of making the arrest when killed.
Adjutan, General Young went to
Ashe county Tuesday 10 look INFO the
situation,
4 report nom Ashe county says
thu. Winfield Goss was shot and kill
ed instantly near Jefferson Sunday
night when he attempted TO arrest
an alleged deser;er named Dave
Welch. After Welch had shot him.
inflcting a mortal wound. Goss fired
four shots into the body Of the other
man, who died later Jim Welch and
one Hart have been placed in Jail
to await trial on the charge Of aid
ing and ahe;ting aesor;er 70 escape.
Governor Beckett Wednesday sent
the following telegram TO General
Young:
VIII arrive North Wilkesboro Fri
day night. Arrange TO take me TO
Jefferson by motor car Saturday
morning al G. Have notices sent TO
very nook and corner Of Ashe eoun-
" that | will address a mass meet
ng OF the citizens OF Ashe, al JEFF
erson, Saturday o'cock.
Governor Beckett is moved TO go
O Jefferson as much in The hope Of
;aying the lives Of every man as any
hing else impels him. He is sati-
led that ignorance of the gravity OF
he offence as well as misunoerstand-
ne OF the law is at the bottom OF
ihe rebellion and he does not wish
O see any boy shot.
The Monroe journal. [volume] (Monroe, N.C.) 189?-1965, 1918-07-02
The Strong Withstand the Hest Of
Summer Better Than the Weak

Old people who are feeble and younger people
who are weak, will be strengthened and enabled to
60 through the depressing heat Of summer by TAX
ing GROVES TASTELESSc chill TONIC. II puri6es
and enriches the blood and builds up the whole sys
TEN. You can soop fee It's Strengthening lpvieor-
atirf Effect. 60c.
The Home news., 1918-03-22
BAKERS ATTENTION

Although Bakers who use less than three barrels of flour and meal per month are not required to secure a Food Ad- ministration license, a recent rule gives them the right to come under license. This ap- plies to not only commercial bakers, but to all hotels, res taurants, and boarding hous- es. Those who procure li- cense will be entitled to pro- cure wheat four for making bread or rolls on the basis of one pound of substitutes for every four pounds of wheat flour. Those who do not se- cure license and thus subject themselves to the United States Food Administration rules and regulations must purchase the usual one pound of substitutes for each pound of wheat flour.
 HERBERT HOOVER.
The Home news., 1918-03-22
Medicine vs. Food

Do not buy something wbioh you already have. You havn n food which you feed r vonr horses, cattle and sheen. hut u+ when you want medicine h,,, ~ only medicine. That is wbayy y you get in B. A. Thomas StocL Remedy. We sell it and guarN antee it to be medicine. w. tell you that it will tone nn the entire system of your stocP an aid digestion, thereby cansN ing them to get all the food value out of the grain that you feed them. Red CrosS Drug Co.,, McCrory. Ady
The Home news., 1918-03-22

APPEAL TO FARMERS

In an appeal to the farmers to put their savings into Gov ernment War Savings Certi- fcates, Secretary of Agricul- ture Houston said:
 ''It is the patriotic duty of every citizen who is in a posi- tion to do so, to invest in War Saving and Thrift Stamps and thereby help the nation to win this war. The purchase of even twenty-five cent Thrift Stamp, is a definite contribu- tion to this end.
 "War Savings and Thrift Stamps foster the habit of thrift in small expenditures, make it possible for nearly everyone to purchase what are in reality small Government bonds, and offer a unique op- portunity to the people at once to help their Government and to economize conveniently for the purchase of the best in- vestment securities in the world.
 "To win this war, we must have both men and money. l know that every farmer wants to do everything in his power for the nation, in this day of trial. He will not only labor to produce the necessary food stuffs, but will also generous ly contribute of his means to make it possible for the men at the front to achieve victory. I am confident that the farm CTS of the land will not permit any other class to take the leadership in supporting the Government in this crisis, fin ancially or otherwise.
The Home news., 1918-03-22
ALL MUST HELP

we have a great deal of money to raise and it cannot be raised by bankers alone, " says Hon. Wm. G. McAdoo.
 "The banks of this country have not resources to sustain Americas needs in this war and to enable America to ex- tend to our Allies who are fighting with us, the essential aid which they must have to enable them to go on with the war.
 "The rich of this country alone cannot do it. The men of this country alone cannot do it. The women of this country alone cannot do it.
 But all of us, the people of the United States, by disre- garding partisanship, forget ting selfish interests, thinking only of the supremacy of right and determined to vindicate the majesty of our ideals and to secure the safety of Ameri- cans and civilization, can do this great and splendid piece of work.
 "Our business these days is to think only in terms of America; to forget self, to for get ambition, to forget parti- sianship, to forget everything except right and justice and triumph for Americas cause and the suppression forever of those infamous things which have cast civilization itself in- to darkness during these last three horrible years.
 Every man, woman and child in this country who wants to serve, can serve, and they can serve in a very simple and effective way. Every twenty five cents invested in War Saw ings Stamps is a loan to your Government and every twen- ty-five cents will do something to help"
The Home news., 1918-03-22
STRAWBERRY PACKERS
 WANTED

At Judsonia, Ark, two and one-half cents per quart paid for picking, families or large parties will be furnished with houses or tents. Picking starts about April 25 and lasts for a month, for information write w. c. North, president and
 manager of the Judsoria Fruit and Vegetable Growers Asso- ciation, Judsonia, Ark. 3-22-3
The Home news., 1918-03-22
Spring Is Nice, Butt

Lack of fresh vegetable food and interrupted, changing habits make these trying weeks for any one inclined to consti- patton. Foley Cathartic Tab lets are just the thing for indi- gestion, billiousness, gas on stomach, furred tongue, head ace, or other condition indicat- ing cloged bowels. Cause no bad after effects. Red Cross Drug Co.,, McCrory. Adv.
The Home news., 1918-03-22
Almost A Young Man Again

E.R.W hitehurst, ,R.F.D.1, Nor folk, Va., writes: T had been suffering for more than a year, but since taking Foley Kidney Pills l feel almost a young man again" They strengthen and heal weakened or disordered kidneys, stop sleep-disturbing bladder ailments, banish back ache, rheumatic pains, stiffness and soreness. Red Cross Drug Co.,, McCrory. Adv.
The Home news., 1918-03-22
A Short But Strong Statement

Women with backache, rheu- matic pains, sore muscles, stiff
 joints or other symptoms of kidney trouble should read this statement from Mrs.S.C Small, Clayton, NM: Foley Kidney Pills have done me more good than all other medicines. "They strengthen weak kidneys and banish sleep-disturbing blad- der ailments. Red Cross Drug Co.,, McCrory. Adv.
The Home news., 1918-03-22
$500 REWARD

Lost: Black leather double snap pocket book containing a ten and a five dollor bill and valuable papers. Will give the $15.0O for return of pocket book and papers.
 J. D. Shockley, Col. 3-15-2tp. McCrory, Ark.
The Home news., 1918-03-22
Notice From Proulx'

After Saturday, March Is. and for the summer season only, our warm meal service will be discontinued, but we will serve cold lunches, sand wiches, etc., and will also be prepared to supply your wants in the cold drink, cigar and fruit lines.
 GEO. H. PROULX Adv.3-15-2t.
The Home news., 1918-03-22
PUBLIC NOTICE

McCrory, Ark, March IA, IS.
 Being advised that certain persons in different parts of the county are still holding back their flour, all such are warned to return same on or before March 23, 1918.
 l.. B. WINFREE, Federal Food Administrator
 For Woodruff County.
 Ford cars will save you money in the long run. Riggs Brothers, McCrory. Adv3- -30tf
 Miss Gretchen Tarpley who teaches in The Harrisburg High School, spent the week end with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. l.. A. Jelks.
The Home news., 1918-03-22

Died: If you need anything in the monument line, call on or write w. H. Jimerson, Nc Crory. He represents Morris Bros, Memphis. adv2-15tf
The Home news., 1918-03-22

MT. H. Arnof is home from a three weeks stay in Hot Springs where he ''took in" the races and baths.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-09
GOOD GRAVEYARD AFTER THAT
s Few Broadsides From American
Batteries Cured 1t OF Its Bad
Habit of Wandering.

This is a story of faith and what 1t
accomplished. 1t WAS brought in to
Paris by a dispatch-bcarer and found
rs way into the Red Cross scrap
Look over Il cup of tea.
An American artillery detachment
bay waiting for report from the air
scouts. All at once il message fell
graveyard"
What on earth did he mean? Was
lie joking? That particular airman
WIS a born wag. Did he mean, per-
haps. some body of enemy troops not
vet visible? Off in the distance the
crosses of Il military graveyard were
10 be seen. quiescent and innocent I'M
der the afternoon sun. He could not
possibly refer to that.
Yes, by heaven, - said the officer in
command. Il believe in that fellow.
That's the only graveyard in sight.
He must mean that
He gave the order. The guns spoke.
Great masses of smoke arose from the
quiet graveyard and a loud series Of
explosions ensued.
Shortly afterward the airman
alighted.
well, you did have faith in me-"
he said. 81 wondered if you would
think I was joking l saw what looked
like military graveyard on the right
of the road. A little later l looked
down and it was on the left of the
road. I couldn't believe my eyes, but
I did. and flashed you the word.
Rather n new dodge to get munitions
I'D to the front "