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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-01
Three Bodies Found
Near Where Mill Wa.
Mysteriously Destroyed

Franklin, Mass, March 1.-The
bodies Of three unidentified men were
found early today a short distance
from the scene Of mysterious explo-
sion that damaged the mill of the
American Woolen. company and fifty
dwelling houses last night. The
bodies were badly mutilated.
The explosion which was heard in
q radius Of Is miles. occupied q
swamp near q row Of tenement
houses occupied by mill operatives.
For several weeks anarchistic litera-
ture has been circulated here. accord
ing to police. who were inclined today
to connect this propaganda with the
explosion.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-01
Condition Discussed.

Basel, Friday, Feb. 2s.-The SOL
diers' and workmen's council at
Munich has discussed constitution
for Bavaria, according to advices
reaching here and has declared that
''for considerations of safety and by
reason of the confused situation of
the country, the Bavarian diet is ad-
journed and the soldiers and work
mems assembly shall be known as the
provisional national council until a
new congress which will be sum-
moned later meets
The soldiers and workmen's con-
gress has assumed supreme power, q
provisional national council exercis-
ing legislative functions.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-01
ORE GUARDS PUT
ON CARS. CARRYING
FOOD TO SOLDIERS

Coblenz. Friday, Feb. 2s.-owing to
reports Of recent attempts to inter-
fere with food shipments to Ameri-
can troops in unoccupied sections Of
Germany, the number Of guards on
all cars containing rations has been
increased. Five cars of provisions for
American troops in Berlin and at the
twenty Russian prisoner camps left
Coblenz for Berlin today, each car
being in charge Of ten soldiers.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-01
WELL KNOWN FARGO
MASON DIED TODAY

Fargo. NJ. d.. March DIR. 8. J..
Hill Of Fargo. ~ years old. secretary
of the Scottish Rite bodies and 2
thirty-third degree Mason since 1909,
died at his home here this morning
from stomach trouble. ne nad peen
iii since last April.
A widow and four children survive
Dr.. Hill was active in the Masonic
world since 1879.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-01
RATES ON PAPER
ARE UNFAIR, SAYS
! EXAMINERS REPORT

Washington. March !. 1.-Existing
railroad rates on printing, book and
wrapping paper in eastern territory
were held to give undue advantage 70
mills in New England ana eastern
trunkline points over mills located ct
kalamazoo and other Michigan
points In tentative report made by
an interstate commerce commission
examiner today. The commission. It
IL suggested, should hold the record
open for 90 days to allow railroads
and the Michigan comp1ainants to
correct the prejudices.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-01
Hungarian Cabinet
Wants New Constituent
Assembly Elected

London, March 1.-The Hungarian
cabinet has decided to issue orders
for the election Of a new constituent
assembly to take place early in April
over the whole country regardless of
enemy occupation, according to
Reuters dispatch from. Budapest. This
sep was considered necessary in view
of the governments foreign policy, it
is said.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-01
CONTRIBUTIONS
TO WAR WORK CAN
BE DEDUCTED in
INCOME REPORTS

Washington, March 1.-Contribu-
tons to war chest funds, war cam
paign community funds, and similar
enterprises in support of war relief
work, may be deducted in figuring
net income for taxation purposes, the
internal revenue bureau announced
today. Gifts or donations to
churches or to funds for church ac-
tivities similarly are deductible.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-01
PRINCESS HELENA
ON WAY TOPARIS
TO JOIN BROTHER

Geneva, Friday. Feb. 2s.-Princess
Helena Of Serbia passed through Cen
eva yesterday for Paris. where she
will join her brother. Prince Regent
Alexander of Serbia. Her husband,
Duke Jean Constantinovitch of Rus
sia was murdered by the Bolsheviki
before her eyes at Perm and the
princess with her two children barely
escaped the same fate. They fled to
Copenhagen in disguise.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-01
Committee Orders
Favorable Report
On Nomination OF
A. Mitchell Palmer

Washington. March 1.-The senate
judiciary committee today by unani-
nous vote ordered a favorable report
on the nomination of A. Mitchell
Palmer, alien property custodian, to
be attorney general. Absence of Re-
publican opposition foreshadowed
prompt action by the senate.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-01
LABOR UNIONS
: ASK THAT ORDER
Be MAINTAINED
Munich Placarded With Ap-
peals to Workrnen of
City.

Berlin. Thursday, Feb. 17.-(By
The Associated Press. labor unions
at Munich have placarded the city
with appeals to workmen to maintain
order. Schools at Munich were closed
because disorders were feared. Cor
dons of troops are stationed about the
building where the soviet congress is
meeting
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-01
DUESSELDOR IS
ENTERED BY THE
MUENSTER SOLDIERS

Copenhagen. March 1.-Muenster
government troops entered Duessel-
dorf Friday and occupied the railway
stations and public buildings Spar
tacan leaders escaped and the town
is quiet according to Berlin adyiceS,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-01

washington-Cessat of war ac-
tivities caused government expenses in
February to drop to little more than
half the rate for the last three
months.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-01

weimar-william Hohenzollern has
appealed to the German revolutionary
government for money.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-01

Peking-Korean people residing
in China have asked the United
States to intercede with the peace
conference in behalf of the Korean
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-01
WEATHER FORECAST,

Minnesota: Unsettled tonight
with Light snow in east and south
portions; slightly warmer I'm ex.
tremc east portion; Sunday gem
orally fair and cold.
North Dakota: Fair and cold
er tonight: Sunday increasing
cloudiness, probably light snow
and not 50 cold in west portion.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-01

Paris s-Premier Clemenceau re.
sumed his usual work and appeared
to be completely restored to health.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-01

Toledo - Harry Greb defeated
Chuck Virgins in twelve rounds.
No man is ever too bad to ladle out
q little good advice.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-01
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS

Paris-The peace conference plans
to reach agreements on the more i'm
portant questions between March 8
and March Is.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-01
UNIVERSITY WEATHER.
z A. NJ. Observations.

Temperature, -6.5.
Maximum, IL hours, is.
Minimum. "a hours, -1S.2.
Wind southwest. 6 miles.
Precipitation, IL hours, trace.
Barometer, reduced, 28.09.
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yarded as impOSsible
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-04
ROAD EXPERTS WILL
COME HERE DEC, Il
And Discuss Local Policy and
Proposed Bond Issue.

Not only will the proposition of
CommIss Toner Hesse Of the county
court that approximately 100000
In bonds be issued for completing
the Class A Road program in this
county be discussed at a meeting
to be held at the Chamber of Com
merce on December IL, but the en-
tire road policy of Berkeley will be
gone over by road officials and the
Good Roads committee OF the
Chamber. Secretary ]. Paul Heinel
Is in receipt OF telegram stating
that c. p. Fortney, 1airman of the
West Virginia State Road Commits
sion; B. f. Gray. Highway Engi-
aeer for West Virginia; Edw. St
{. Smith, District Engineer, of
keyser. will be here on December
12 for the specific purpose of dis
GUESSING road matters with the
Chambers Good Roads committee.
This committee is composed of
Messrs. Gray Silver, chairman: a
K. Emmert. A. r. Feltner, S. ".
Walker, J. b. Fisher, L. II. Thomp
son, Ward McLanahan, Charles w.
Kilbcurn. Wade Kilmer. l, w.
Wood. H. II. Emmert, F. c. Hen
shaw and Edward Rutledge.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-04
CHRISTMAS SAVINGS
CLUB DISPENSE COIN

Some days since the Old Nation
al Bank began paying out checks
to investors in the Christmas Saw
ings Club, and Friday of next week
the Bank OF Martinsburg will turn
loose a number Of checks to those
who participated In this Christmas
Savings Club. Approximately $780,
600 Will be paid to these provident
persons Those who failed to save
might pass off the incident as one
of luck. but It was nothing more than
a display of good, common sense.
1t has been evidenced on numerous
occasions previous to this year that
many a man, woman and child, hav-
ing acquired the thrift habit by de-
posting a small amount each week
in these clubs. became confirmed
savers and now have snug balances
on interest in the savings depart
ments Of the Various banks Of
Martinsburg.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-04
SEND SHARP NOTE
To GERMAN NATION
Supreme Council ContempIa-
teS Immediate Action.
(Hy international News serviee.)

Paris, Dec. 4.-The supreme
council today decided TO send a
sharp note to Germany on the re-
ported decision of the German
government to sign the treaty rati-
fieation protocol. The note may go
forward tomorrow.
At the same time the allies will
send reply to the German not }
protesting against further repara.
ton for the sinking of the German
feet at Scapa Flow.
The supreme council was in SEES
sion all morning discussing the
new situation which has been ere
ated by Germany announcing that
she will not accept the protocol
with new terms.
Assistant Secretary OF State
Frank l.. Polk made the announce
ment that he and the other Amer
lean peace delegates expect to leave
here next week.
Frank l.. Polk, OF the American
peace delegation, and his colleag
ues, who. forty-eight hours ago
were inclined to believe that Ger.
many was bluffiing are now serious
ly concerned over the positive dec.
laration of Baron Won Lersner that
Germany would not sign ne ratif.
cation protocol In its present shape
but would prefer to revert ito
not only to armistice conditions but
even to a state of war;
Before Mr.. Polk left TO attend
the council meeting he discussed
the German situation at length
with Henry White and General
Tasker II. Bliss.
Germany is resolved never to
sign a protocol which contains
phrases wherein the allies and as
ISOLATED powers threaten to use any
coercive military measures they
might deem necessary" declared
Baron Won Lersner In an interview
Germany signed the Versailles
treaty with the full intention OF
carrying out the hard conditions
imposed by 1t. But we cannot go
any further. No self-respecting
country would sign document
which isn't fairly ratification pro
tocol but an additional treaty as
well "
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-04
DINNER GWEN TO
HER SIX CHILDREN

Before disseminating housekeep
ing Mrs. Mollie Evans, widow Of the
late j. w, b. Evans, entertained
her six children at her home on
Faulkner avenue at n dinner last
Monday. Mrs. Evans expressed the
desire that she would like 10 have
all of the children present, and all
were there, they being Mr.. and
Mrs. Willis f. Evans, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. G. Evans, Mr. Harry o. Evans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Seibert, Mr.. and
Mrs. e. Il. Miller and daughter
Miss Madeline, and Mrs. George l.
Pitzer, of Bunker Hill. Mrs. Evans
will reside with her children.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-04
TICKETS FINDING
READY PURCHASERS
For "The WhirIWind" To Be
Given At Opera House.

The sale of tickets in the hands
of those taking part In the latest
production OF the Martinsburg Glee
Club, The Whirlwind." under the
direction of DR.. G. b. Geyer, are
selling rapidly, and the participants
are assured of being greeted by a
large and appreciative audience.
As DR.. Geyer promises patrons of
his productions the best attraction
he has ever put ON with his COM
pany of players it behooves you
not to miss being on hand when
the curtain goes up on next Mon
day evening at the Central Opera
House.
From some well-known critics
who were asked - witness the pro
duction at last nights rehearsal.
and having see tho former produc-
lions. they easily pronounced this
the banner attraction of all, and
assured the doctor that he has the
hest show ever put on before the
footlights by an amateur coter'n OF
players. They were LOUD in their
praise how even and smoothly eV.
erythinE worked, considering tho
fact that the r'ay ahourds IN mo
lange OF mirth. jokes. SOM dainty
nlaylets. artistic stare settings, qnd
other entertaining features. The
reserved seat sale will be onened
at the opera house tomorrow morn
ing. AS The Whirlwnd" Is heinz
giyen for the benefit of the Y. M
c. A. a packed hou9e Is assured.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-04
ANXIOUS TO TRY
GERMAN OFFICERS

London, Dec. 4.-=The British sae=
ernment is anxious To proceed W.th
the trial of the German officers Of
state who are accused OF responsi.
bility OF the war and crimes dur
ing the war, with the least possible
delay. Premier Lloyd George an
nounced in the house of commons
this afternoon. The premier said
that he hoped that the peace treaty
would finally be ratified before the
end Of this month,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-04
ALSATIk TEAM IS
AERE FRIDAY NIGHT
Manager CoIIey Is Whipping
Team Into Shape.

Manager Colley put his team
through a lively serimmage last
night at the Y, preparatory to their
game with the Alsatia basketeers
of Hagerstown on Friday night
here As they are smarting under
the defeat they received in Cham
bersburg, which should have been
an easy victory for them, they are
determined to place the game safe
as soon as they can, If possible. The
preliminary game between the
came between the high schooi girls
Of Hagerstown and this place is
sure to be drawing card, and as
the Haerstown young ladies have
not been defeated this season It
means that lively game will be
seen. Get your seats In time.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-04
kNOTTY PROBLEMS
CONFRONT DELEGATES
(5y international News service.)

Washington, Dee President
Wilson's second industrial confer
ence today Is wrestling with the
problem of adjustment and arbitra-
ton
Tn conference has adopted
program for lis work, outlined by
Herbert Hoover and will bend its
efforts first to the question of peace
able settlement Of industrial dis
putes. Members of the conference
stated today that the question was
so wide that they expected that 1t
would take considerable time be-
fore definite recommendation
could be made.
1t Is expected thar the confer.
ence will be in session for several
weeks.
Collective bargaining hours OF la
Dor and wages are the other sub
jects upon the program which are
to be dealt with.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-04
A TURKEY DINNER
is NOW SUGGESTED
In Connection With Commun-
ity Xmas Tree.

Friday afternoon will give every
body in Martinsburg a chance to
contribute to the Christmas Tree
fund for the poor children.
The idea of having community
Christmas tree with pair of warm
stockings and candy and nuts and
a doll or toy for each of the chill
dren has met with great popular
approval. but many insist that a
fine turkey dinner should be in-
cluded.
DIR. Geyer and his committee are
quite willing to arrange for the din
ner il the necessary funds can be
secured. After the young people of
the churches have made their Wis
its tomo. row afternoon the doctor
will know better what he can at
ford to give.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-04
3. & @. MAN HAD
TRYING EXPERIENCE

III. Walter earl, of 2QS9 Nosier
street, Baltimore, who had under
gone an operation for tonsilestom
AZ a Wheeling hospital, and was en-
route home, had an attack Of bleed
Ing on the train and was removed
10 the City hospital. The blood
vessels we're tied up and il Is
thought he can resume his trip TO-
morrow Mr.. Car Is a clerk in the
auditors office OF the Baltimore and
|Ohjo in Baltimore.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-04
NO ESPECIAL TREAT.

II Is understood that The same
Christmas treat policy will be OBJ
served this year among the Sunday
schools as during the war period
Only the smaller tots will receive
treat OF candy. Not only does
the conservation idea enter into the
plan, but It would be most incon.
sie'ont to spend lot Of money on
D. lavish treat when SO many chill
dreu, and older people as well. are
starving and dying in other eoun-
tries OF the world
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-04
GREAT CACAP0N
LADY DIES HERE

Miss Susie Farris, OF Great Caca-
pom. died at $50 O'Clock Wednesday
evening at the Kings Daughters
hospital Of a complication of dis
eases. The body was removed to
the undertaking parlors of II. NJ.
Cole and this evening the father is
expected to arrive and accompany
II home.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-04
ITALIAN REGULARS
OCCUPYING FIUME
(sy International News servlee)

London, Dec. a. Gabrielle DAN
nunzio's Italian troops are with
drawing from Fiume, and the city
is 10 be occupied by Italian regu-
lars. according TO an Exchange Tel
egraph dispatch from Rome today.
The decision to take over the
city by troops of the regular Ital-
ian army was reached following a
series OF negotiations between
london. Paris and Rome. A pact
was drawn up covering the Fiume
controversy.
L. is understood that in addition
to Fiume the Italians may take
over other territory on the Dalma-
tan coast.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-04
U.SLIKELYTO BREAK WITH MEXICO
ORGANIZED Labor And Law Are At War
GIVEN AUTHORITY
TO SELL PROPERTY

Arguments We're made Nednes-
Gay afternoon before Judge Woods
in chambers in the case of Ray Bar
ney VS.. 4. c. Mclntire. the contro-
versy being over some partnership
affairs, and the suit was brought To
settle the accounts and wind Up
the partnership affairs. The court
Senator McIntire TO con
sumate a sale Of some partnership
DrDDertv
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-04
CITY HOSPITAL NOTES

Mrs. Ruth Fitz, Of Virginia ave
nue., gave birth TO a daughter late
Wednesday afternoon.
Robert B. Russell, OF Brunswick,
Md, who entered the hospital
Tuesday remains in serious con-
ditiou, and it is feared he will not
recoves
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-04
MAY REACH stoo,ooo,ooo

The big Baptist drive seems to
gather momentum as it progresses.
Reports today were that instead of
raising s75,000,000 the amount will
probably reach 100000. Berryyille
church with a quota of $1,000 re-
ports $4,000 and still going. The
Rev. Mr.. Thomas, pastor at Lee
town and Shenandoah Junction,
says his charges will be in at The
finish
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-04
SENATE SERIOUSLY
CONSIDERS USING
FORCE ON MEXICO
TO Make Stubborn Leaders of
Republic Listen To Reason.
by international News service)

toJ International News SerNice.)
Washington, Dec. Immediate
setion by the senate in the Mexican
situation it seemed would be made
70 hinge upon the ability of mem
bers of the senate foreign relations
Eommittee to discuss its latest de
Telopments with President Wilson.
Henry Fletcher, American amhas-
|ador to Mexico. was closeted with
he committe this afternoon when
t met behind closed doors to con
|ider the Fall resolution providing
Tor a severance of diplomatic rela.
ions between the United States
md Mexico.
There was an extensive discussion
u evidence presented by Fall to
|upport that the Carranza govern
nent and its diplomatic agents in
his country were engaged In dis.
dominating bolshevik and l, W. w.
literature in an effort to make trou-
pie for the American government
bnd the American people.
Fall Is insistent.
Washington, Dec. "A show
own in the Mexican crisis Is ex-
Rcted now without delay. The
wo resolutions introduced yester-
ay in the senate by Senators Fall
nd Ashurst it is believed, will
ave the effect of bringing matters
apidly to q head.
Senator Fall of New Mexico, this
norning said he expects his resolu-
on, demanding the withdrawal by
he United States of its recognition
Il the Carranza government and the
severance Of diplomatic relations
With Mexico to be passed upon
Unanimously and reported back to
he senate today for immediate ac-
ion.
Should the senator's plans in this
Respect fail, it is understood that
be is prepared to face the issue with
ew moves.
The question OF the relief OF Con-
bular Agent William D. Jenkins now
Imprisoned in a Mexican Jail does
lot have anything to do with eth
II Senator Falls resolution or that
f Senator Ashust which authorlz-
Id the use OF troops to protect the
american citizens along the Mexican
border.
The immediate release OF jenkins
n response to Secretary OF State
.ansing's note. it is said. would not
Infect either the one or the other,
md action upon both resolutions
would be pressed in congress just
he same as though the request had
hot met with refusal.
II is believed here that President
Wilson must soon personally take a
hand in the crisis with Mexico. AS
Commander in chief OF the Ameri-
AN army and navy only by his act
could the use of either against a
Foreign country be authorized.
Because of his illness. it is claim
| Bd by some, the Mexican affair has
, hot been preached to the president.
3pthers indicate that the reverse OF
| his stry is true and that the presi-
3lent knows all. Whichever is right
Ii is considered more than likely,
hcute, that he must soon give II his
now that the situation has grown so
personal attention.
Another Outrage.
Calexico. Cal. Dec. 4.-The state
Recruitment was informed today by
American Consular Boyle, OF Mex
Iaii of the third outrage against an
american citizen in this place with
Ia the last few days in connection
svith the arrest and beating OF w.
h. Milton, former American soldieF
7by Mexican police officer it was
Ean7oOuaa3 today
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-04
MEETS FRIDAY NIGHT

The members OF the Spring Mills
farmers club will meet In short
session at the Spring Mills school
house at 1880 Friday night, the 9Th,
Their endeavor will be to consider
purchasing a carload Of feed and
also to consider the latest devel-
opments in county road work. Ev-
erybody is expected TO come TO the
meeting
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-04
T. p. A. BANQUET

Everything is in readiness for the
banquet tonight at Hotel Berkeley
OF the Travellers Protective ASCOT
alton. The affair, which is 10 he
held in the spacious dining room,
will be in the shape Of turkey
dinner.