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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16
BIG Time VoDVILLE
ARTISTS HAD GAME
But ImpIaCabIe Cop PinCheS
PokeriteS.

I'VE got little ace full" said
pretty Miss Annie Ray. as she rak
ed In the pot in an exciting poker
game played on a suit case Sunday
afternoon in the Cumberland Val
ley Station, here says the liagers-
town Mail. Another roodle." wall
ed one of her five male opponents,
as Miss Ray dragged away the kale.
lust then Chief Tom Barber and
Officer Sales came in the station
and announced to the players they
were all pinehed. Miss Ray rolled
her fawn-like eyes in the direction
of Officer Sales in mute appeal for
mercy and he weakened a wee bit,
| but Chief Barber was firm. No
show girl could vamp him and es'
cape.
At police station, the FIVE men
and one girl were shocked at Judge
Bitner assessing each of them q
| tcT-spot. They said they were big
time vaudvillas and gave Their
names as A. Roberts, C. Clifford. G
Cadds, Dick Hout and Tom Mills
The idea" said one of the males
'forking UP half willy for little
game in HEX burg like this.
could murder man for that much
in Little Old New York and hire a
lawyer and get free on an insanity
charge" Anyway. they dug in theii
leather coats and forked up the
money, did the males, but Miss Ray
she deftly extracted a healthy rol
from her eorsage and with naughty
manner paid her share Of the enter
tainment. She gave the sweetest
smile ever though to Judge Bitner
when she left the courtroom.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16
BRANCH SCOTTISH
RITE MASONRY is
INSTITUTED HERE
Martinsburg Lodge Of PerfeC-
ton Launched Last Night.

Monday evening at the Masonic
Temple another Masonic body was
added tt those already instituted
in this city, when Martinsburg
Lodge of Perfection was formed
under Letters Temporary from the
Supreme Council of the Ancient
and Accepted Scottish Rite OF Free
masonry, by DR.. William Turner
Morris, Of Wheeling, Deputy lnspec.
tor General of the Supreme Coun.
Gil, who was here for that purpose.
The organization Of the local lodge
Is the outgrowth of the Scottish
Rite association, whose members
pettioned the Supreme Council.
Letters Temporary were granted
under which the lodge win work
until the next meeting Of the Su-
preme Council. two years hence. 1t
had been hoped to name the lodge
after DR.. S. n. Myers. but as thls IS
an honor alone paid to the depart
ed it could not be bestowed upon
this prominent Freemason, but
eventually the name can be chang
cd There were a number OF 80 dc.
gree Masons present last night,
some Of them being from Jefferson
county and 80 petitions were re-
ceiyed for membership Some time
during the latter part of January
DR.. Morris and delegation Of
Scottish Rite Masons will be here
from Wheeling to confer the work.
At this time an elaborate banquet
will conclude the festivities. Last
night oofficers were appointed as
follows:
Venerable Frank W.
VanIIorn.
Senior Warden-J. Lewis Welsh.
ans
Junior Warlen-W. H. Thomas
Orator-Thomas c. Bowling.
Almoner-Upton Scott Martin.
Secretary Ezekiel d. Gardner.
Treasurer Samuel n Myers.
Master Of Ceremonies-Wade c.
Klmer.
Expert-Harold o. Keedy.
Assistant-Clifford s. Musser.
Captain Of Host-C. A. Miller.
Messrs. Bowling. Martin and
Welshans are from Jefferson coun-
ty.
Three times each preceding
the annual reunion Of the higher
bodies Of the rite In the Wheeling
Valley which are held in October.
February and June in the Wheeling
Valley-the local lodge will hold re
unions, at which time the degrees
from the 4th to the 14th will be
conferred. Martinsburg is the sew
enth city in West Virginia 70 secure
one or more of the Scottish Rite
bodies The other cities are Wheel
ing, Parkersburg, Charleston,
Huntington, Clarksburg and Nor
gantOwn.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16
We CAN SUPPLY
YOUR XMAS WANTS

Seeded or seedless raisens. cur.
rants, citrus, orange and lime peel
conserved pineapple, chocolate. pure
extracts, cocoanuts Of all kinds that
are new and good Plenty of good
sweet candies at our special Cash
and Garry price. Get our prices be-
fore you buy
MINORS c. & c. STORE.
u II Up If
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16
N (. SUNDAY SCHOOL
TO HOLD XMAS BAZAAR

The Sunday school OF First M. Il.
church will conduct a bazaar ir
the rear room Of KS Pharmacy be-
tween the hours Of 10 a. m. and 10
p. m. on weekdays from December
IS to December 90 inches will be
served. The menu including chick
en- and vegetable soups. oyster
stews. oyster and ham sandwiches,
coffee and coca. There will also be
fancy tables. aprons, candy and
cake tables. IL 10 1p St
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16
TYPICAL
OF AME RICANS

Whole books might be written on
the marked lack Of production that
is today threatening the industrial
life and supremacy of the United
States but whole books could not
express the condition that we face
az well as does an expression Of a
healthy young negro workman hold
ing steady job at good wages.
When asked why 1t was that he
did not take advantage of the high
wages that are being paid. to lay up
a little store for the future. he
drawled this truthful reply: "Ah
sleeps well and All eats well. too,
but somehow, boss, All has no dc
siah to work"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16
XMAS Entertainments
TRINITY M. E. CHURCH

Christmas eve at 4:30 o'clock the
primary department OF the Trinity
Methodist Episcopal church, south,
Sunday school will have Christ
mas tree. Santa Claus will prob
ably be present, and the usual Sun
day school treat will be given. At
$50 o'clock Christmas night in the
lecture room the Sunday school
will present THE Biard's Christmas
Carol" Sunday evening. December
%, the church choir will sing H. S
Petrie's cantata, The Christ Child
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16
NORMAL PASSENGER
SERVICE RESTORED
BY International News servi,

icy international News Service.)
New York, Dec Is. Normal
train service was being restored on
all the lines today following the
disarrangement Of schedule by the
fuel saving edict Tho New York
Central announced that about 1876
trains that had been taken off east
OF Buffalo are being put back into
service.
Nos. ~ tDuquesne Limited east
bound and H. west bound have been
restored through this city on the
Baltimore and Ohio.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16
A BRIlLIttiT AFFAIR.

Everything is in readiness Dor the
annual banquet of the Martinsburg
Fruit Exchange, which is to take
place tonight at Hotel Berkeley.
Plates will be laid for at least 1866
Whitacre's Jazz Orchestra will fur
nish music.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16
COLLEGIANS WIN

Tho Keyser Collegians Saturday
night trimmed the Altoona. Pa, Y.
M. c. A. by the score of 81 to 20.
The X. o. G., of Cumberland were
defeated by the Davis-Elkins bask-
etball team by 35 to %. The Keyser
Collegians will be the first propo.
sition up to the local Y M. c. A..
quint when they start off this even
ing on a tour.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Bank Of Martins burg,
will be held at the Bank on TUES
DAY, JANUARY 8, 1920 between
the hours OF II a. m. and l p. m.
The meeting is for the purpose of
electing the Board Of Directors and
the transacting of such other bust
ness as may properly come before
it,
A D. DARBY Cashier.
u II lip It Tues Fri
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16
NOTICE TO MASONS

Al members OF Equality Lodge
No. Al A. +. and A. NJ. and other
Master Masons in good standing
are requested to assemble at Mason
ic Hall on Wednesday at 100 p. m.
for the purpose of attending the
funeral OF Bro Thomas w. Kearns.
A. w. CUSTER, w. NJ.
Up It r. A. HARRISON. Sec.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16
Last "Wet" Hope Is Knocked Out When The Agricultural
Committee Refuses To Act Favorably On The Repeal Bill
MARRIED TODAY

A marriage license was issued to.
day to Emerson Hess, son of Peter
and Clara Hess and Miss Virginia
Barthlow. daughter of Patrick and
Fannie Barthlow. They were mar
ried In the city. The young people
are from the county.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16

Red Cross Xmas Seals paid for "a
membership in the local Y. M. c.
A. for year for boys who were not
quite up to the normal standard OF
physical development. Buy more
seals and help moor boys to develop
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16
LOCATES IN CITY

Richard Shipp has moved his fam.
lily from East Palestine. o., to this
city, and will here after reside here.
lie has accepted a position In tho
Dunn Wooden mill.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16
CITY HOSPITAL NOTES

Miss Beulah OHara, city has
en- admitted for treatment.
Mrs Leliah Lyle, city has enter
4 the hospital and will undergo =
sursical operation.
Mrs. Altha Tobin, city, has been
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16
Great Xmas Reductions

On Suits, Dresses, Millin-
cry and Waists. Real val
ueS.
The Young Ladies' Shop.
Il Il In q
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16
FRUIT CAKES

We have all kinds Of fruit cakes
pound cakes and all kinds of laye!
cakes for Christmas
SCHNEIDERS BAKERY,
IL 16 Up st Both Phones
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16
FOR A NICE XMAS PRESENT

Buy her a new Singer Sewing ma
chine at Singer Sewing Machine
Store, 211 w King St $500 down,
$500 month. Very easy TO pay for.
C. r. Morgan manager and sales
man. J-72t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16
MAKE YouR WlEE AAppY

By giving her Hoosier Kitchen
Cabinet, 1t will save her time and
labor. When you give the best you
win please her most. Modest prices
and easy terms.
MARTINsBURG FURNITURE co.
L 3 LIP t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16
THE BEST GIFT FOR MOTHER

Is a Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet. II
will save her miles Of steps and
give her more time. Prices within
reach Of ell. Easy terms IL desired.
MARTINSBURG FURNITURE co.
IL lip tt
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16

The members Of Loyal Star Ber-
kelley Lodge No rs. are requested
to meet in the Junior hall Wednes
day, Dec. II, at 230 p. m. Up 1t+
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16
SELLS FARM

Mr.. II. w. Wageley has sold HIS
farm near Burns Ford to Mr.. M. r.
Ruble. Price paid was $6500.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16
WANTED 10 BLY,

City property suitable for Home.
Address \ care Journal.
u 10 Up ct
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16
HOT LUNCHES

All day-Eyery day this week a.
Christmas Bazaar at KS drug store
First NJ. II. Sunday school. 1p II
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16
The Sale the Public
Demanded

Prices that insure you
enormous savings on Mems
and Boys Shoes and Cloth
ing.
The Hub, 141 N. Queen St.
II Is Up ct
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16

Red Cross Xmas Seals contribute
ed to Parochial school for santa
ton.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16

LUTHERAN HYMN BOOKS
For Xmas. See Harry NJ. Grove.
IL 1p Tu Thu Sat If
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16

Good Irish Potatoes. Miller Sup
ply Co. 10 16 Up At
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16

Hundreds of people attend
ing our sale. The sale that
is busting with bargains.
The Hub, 141 N. Queen St.
'12 Is Up 2t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-16

am prepared to finish your new
or old wood floors quickly and just
the way you want them with the
clectrice floor Surfacing Machine.
Winchester rhous 263-xa.
~ Is Up Ct a. L. COMPTON.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-03
'HOPMEN TAKE STRIKE VOTE
Charge VIC. I. Z.
Backs Campaign
against Tobacco
By Associated Press

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. AFTER a two
months inquiry conducted i'm this
city. Chicago. San Francisco and
elsewhere, to determine whether
there was "A concerted campaign to
bar the use OF tobacco. now that
liquor has gone by the boards, the
association opposed TO national pro-
hibitiOn issued "A statement here to-
day charging that the Women's
Christian Temperance union was
backing a movement TO have anti
nicotine laws enacted in every state
in the Union. The organization is
hopeful of having congress submit
a constitutional amendment before
March 20, 1924. its scmi-centennial.
forbidding the cultivation. sale. use
or export Of the weed for smoking
or chewing purposes, the statement
charged.
The 100000 drive" begun last
March by the white ribboners. il is
alleged, has for its object the crush
ing OF demon nicotine and to this
end the anti-prohibitionist say.
S5uO,O viii be expended Ostensibly
on child welfare" health and mo-
rality." education and information. -"
and other propaganda methods by
means of the churches and public
schools.
The association opposed TO nation
al prohibition further charges the
W. G. T. L. with planning 10 finance
its campaign against tobacco with
out appealing directly for funds or
naming the purpose for which the
money is 10 be expended
In support of this it asserts that
already lin the disguise OF public
school recitation books which flag
rantly violate the sanctity OF home
and hlial devotion" fathers who use
tobacco are pictured as filthy and
unfit for childish caresses.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-03
Employees Enjoy
Second annual Picnic Day

Nearly everything and everybody,
excepting the mill itself went TO
Lake Chaplin yesterday when the
Stephenson Underwear employees en-
joyed their second annual outing.
More than 400 factory and office
employees gathered at the factory AT
s o 'clock in the morning and paraded
TO the Northern Indiana station.
where they boarded four special
chartered cars for the lake.
Games. contests. "A big dinner and
supper swimming. boating and
dancing were features OF the day
that were enjoyed by the young as
well as the old employees
The picnickers had barely reached
the lake when r a Stephenson.
Judge OF the day. was arrested by
Special officer George O'Brien. for
failure TO observe the traffic laws
He was fined goodiy sum by G. II
Jepson. police judge, and obliged 10
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-03
war DRY Law IS
VALID, CLAIM
Attorneys Say the Prohibition
Measure Now in Force
Unconstitutional.
By Associated Press

By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-The war
time prohibition enforcement bill.
recently passed by the house and
now pending before senate com
mittee is unconstitutional according
to an opinion by Elihu Root, Will
liam d. Guthrie and William L.
Marbury, counsel for the United
States Brewers association. made
public Saturday.
This opinion holds that until the
18th amendment becomes effective
on Jan. Is, 1920, congress under
well settled rules Of constitutional
law has no express power to pro-
hibit he manufacture and sale OF
beer. whether or not intoxicating. g"
There is now no valid reason for
the war time prohibition act. the
lawyers declare and there is no evil
dence. they add, 10 support the
claim that the proposed enforce
ment measure is necessary or prop
er TO conserve the nations food sup
ply. The opinion, an exhaustive
document dealing with all legal
phases OF the question was sent to
Christian w Feigenstein, president
OF the brewers association. The
lawyers contended that while dis
trict Judge Hand and the New York
circuit court Of appeals had held
the var time act constitutional. the
decision would not apply TO pending
legislation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-03
OFFICIAL POLL ON
ACTION FOLLOWS
OFFER OF WILSON
RULERS
MAY VISIT HERE
King Albert and Queen Eliza
beth Plan Tour of the u.
S. in October.

King Albert and Queen Elizabeth
of Belgium Will honor South Bend
and Mishawaka with visit in Octo-
Der If efforts of local Belgian So
cieties TO have the royal pair stop
over here. prove successful Invi-
tations were extended TO the king
and queen several months ago when
the United Belgian societies Of Mish-
awake and South Bend learned that
they contemplated a trip TO Amer
lea.
Although no definite words has yet
been received. local Belgian author
tiles have good reason to believe,
they say. that the king and the
queen will spend a day here They
are expected to arrive in Washing
ton about the first of October and
to come west two weeks later In
asmuch as Mishawaka boasts of one
of the largest Belgian settlements in
the country, local Belgian leaders
seem certain that Albert and Eliza
beth will pay the cities visit. and
tentative arrangements for an elab-
crate reception are already under
way.
Cardinal May Come.
Cardinal MERCER of Belgium may
also come TO South Bend at the
same time In a letter II former
Prest John Cavanaugh OF Notre
Dame he wrote few weeks ago that
he would probably be here in Octo-
Der, although at the time Of writ
ing his itinerary had not been COM
pleted- Late reports, however adj
wise that the cardinal will come 10
America shortly after the king and
queen. The Mishawaka societies
plan also to honor the cardinal who
will make his abode at Notre Dame
while in this vicinity.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-03
Last Touches to Complete
Mission Lake Home Today
Come Ye Blessed of Ny
Father The Best
People on Earth.
BY JOHN HENRY ZUVER.

OUT at the Chain-o'-Iakcs to-
day there stands mOnu-
mcnt: not OF granite, not of
marble. nor of stone. nor reach
ing to any great material heights;
still piercing the very heavens
with the spirit i'm which il was
rcared.-thc combined handiwork
of the head, the heart. the hand
and the purse, Of the members of
the Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks.
Across from the palatial COun-
try cIub-summcr resort of the
Icisurcly and more well-tO-dO,-
IL stands. nesting in the woodland,
modest i'm structure, but prom
iscd blessing; constant reminder
TO those who enjoy their luxurics
at the club house on the hill, how
the poor We have always with
you
IL is the summer mission of the
City Rescue Mission; the gracious
gift OF the EIks; n little 5S-acre
farm-donated by the traction in
tercsts.-now with a mission house
on IL. where the poor: the aged
poor, the young. the lame, the
halt. the blind-''thc blessed of
the Father,"-may rest, may rec
rcate. and otherwise break away
from the strenuous life of the city.
IL Is as though &c were some
where along the road from Jeru-
salem to Jericho. and man had
fallen among thievcS-fOr there
are economic thieves i'm this world,
thieves of virtue, thieves who,
through maintenance Of improper
health conditions. make health
poor: thieves whose occupations
are not porch climbing, but who
for the satisfaction of their own
grCcds. disseminate squalor, de-
spondcncy. lost hopes.
And IL is quite the custom Of
this work -a-day world, that a man
having once fallen into such
hands, stripped of his
raimcnt. and wounded, -
IL moves on leaving him" though
half dead"
And il Is. as though by chance
there came down n certain priest
TIM: way. and. when he saw him.
he passed by on the other side;
and likewise a Dcvitc. when he
was at the place came and looked
on him. and passed by on the other
side.
But a certain Samaritan. rs he
iourneyCd. came where the man
was and when nc saw him, had
compassion on him, and went to
him and bound up his wounds.
pouring in oil and wine. and set
him upon his own beast. and took
him To- an inn and took care of
him.
And on the morrow when ne
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-03
HOUSE APPROVES
TARIFF MEASURE
High Duty is Placed on Chem
iCaI Glassware in Bill
Sent to Senate.
BY Associated Press :

BY Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. Aug. q The
house today passed the first pro-
tective tariff measure TO be acted
upon since the republicans regained
control of congress. The measure
levies high duties on chemical glass
ware and apparatus. 1t now goes to
the senate.
Duties Of so per cent al valorem
are levied by the bill on laboratory
glass and porcelain wares and on
surgical instruments, and As per
cent ad valorem on optical glass and
philosophical, scientific and labora-
tory apparatus. The measure also
repeats the duty-free provisions for
imports Of these articles for use by
government bureaus and education
al institutions Debate on the meas
ure. which was framed by Rep.
Bacharach, republican, New Jersey,
opened the fight on the conflicting
views OF the tariff held by repub-
leans and democrats. Rep. Kitchin
Of North Carolina. ranking democrat
member OF the ways and means com
mittee. which recommended passage
Of the bill, charged the republican
members with ''mOnopolizing favor
itism" by reporting several measures
of particular interest Sld benefit in
their own localities. Republicans
replied that separate measures were
reported TO aid industries that
sprang UP during the war.
Manufacturers only want a pro-
tective tariff to meet the American
scale of wages" Chairman FOrdney
OF the committee answered Mr.
Kitchin's assertion that the "repub-
lican tariff scheme enriched a few
at the expense of the many"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-03

sing his famous song. entitled Ring
Dem Bells"
4 ball game played in the morn
ing between the Underwears and the.
Underwriters was won by the former
with the score OF 20. During the
game Agnes Champaign was arrest
cd for running around the grounds.
and receibed a severe fine Katherine
Sacks and Donald Stephenson were
also arrested by the officer for dis
turbing the peace They were sus-
pended upon their good behavior
chief Kline's daughter was arrested
for speeding and was sentenced 10
three months on the penal farm. but
the penalty was afterward suspend
ed
Following the dinner. served by
the company 10 the employees. games
and contests were held. in which
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