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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-12
LOCAL INDUSTRIES
ADJUST THEMSELVES
TO FUEL PROGRAMME

ing confident that every one will
feel 1t his or her patriotic duty to
comply in every particular. The
Fuel Administration and Railway
Administration have called upon all
governors, mayors, sheriffs. etc., to
assist and It is understood that the
local director has the authority to
invoke the assistance of the u. 8.
District Attorney and his officers
in case OF any violations. AS a natl
ter of fact the administration could
refuse coal or fuel to any corpora-l
ton or individual found guilty.
Mayor Pledges Aid
Mayor II. G. Tonkin Immediately
pledged the aid of his administra-,
ton In this matter and will do his
part toward enforcing the Decree
altho he Ia also of the opinion that
the people will respond and there
will be no prosecution necessary sol
far as Martinsburg Is concerned.l
He requests the Journal to call up.
on the people of this city to con-,
form TO the requirements of the or
der.
Dealers Instructed
According to instructions from
the Railway Administration, Mr..
Hollinberger has instructed all los
cal coal dealers that there must be
definite understanding relative to-
supplying needs of consumers that
they will not deliver to any firm or
person that would not be used In,
accordance with tho general order
issued. Otherwise such Dealers
would be debarred from further
supplies of coal, simply because the
railroads would not deliver con-
signment To them.
Newspaper Notice Official
The department furthermore ans
nounces that publication Of the orr
der published In the newspapers
shall be considered official. In 9th
er words. even should Mr.. IIollin-
berger not feel obligated to notify a
corporation or firm, business house
or store, that omission would not
relieve the offender of violation
should he or she persist In defying
the general order However. MfJ
IIollinberger is doing all that Isl
possible to disseminate the instruc-
tons.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-12
WINCHESTER LOSES
S250,000 AT LEAST
WHEN PLANT BURNS
Shenandoah Valley Cider and
Vinegar Plant Burned.

The plant on the Shenandoah
located along tho Cumberland Val.
ley railroad yards in North Win
chester, Va, was entirely destroyed
by fire early last night, entailing q
loss Of between s250,000 and $780,
600. Tho insurance carried by the
company is said to be about $3.50,
600.
The origin OF the fire Is unknown,
but 1t was discovered in the office
in the stock building about 7:15
O'Clock. The alarm was sounded
and the city's entire fire depart
menta responded, but owing to a
lack Of water was unable to get the
blaze under control for two hours.
At one urie the city officials con-
temDlated sending to this city and
Charles Town for aid, but the water
pressure finally became stronger,
and the firemen were able TO check
tho connagration.
The plant was entirely surround.
cd by allied industries, and how
they were saved is a problem, it
appears, difficult of solution. Sever
al times the plant OF the Virginia
Barrel company was on fire, but
quick work by tho firemen extin-
auished the flames.
In addition to destroying the var.
ious buildinns, the company lost 81
watts, containing 500 barrels each OF
vinegar, or about 100000 gallons.
City Manager Trier, while assist
ing the hremcn, fell from a build
Ing INTO vat Of hot vinegar, and
came near being drowned He was
also slightly scalded by the hot
fluid.
The plant occupied about two ac-
res Of ground, and for the amount
OF space burned over and the loss
sustained this was the worst fire
Winchester ever experienced.
When it became generally known
that the plant was burning practic-
ally the entire city turned out to as
sist the Gremen. Had there been
plenty Of water, 1t is believed that
The damage would not have been so
great, ana had the wind been blow
ing in the opposite direction per.
baps all OF that section Of the city
would have been wiped out. The
fire was accompanied by high
wind, which fortunately blew the
blaze away from the city, thus say.
ing at least the surrounding plants.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-12
RADICAL LEADERS ARE
ADVISING MINERS NOT
ACCEPT SETTLEMENT

apolis returned to work this morn
ing. About two-thirds of the Georges
Creek miners ale now digging coal
after a 40 day lay-off and all the
men in that district viii have re
sumed Monday it is expected Min
ers Of the Frostburg district voted
to return to work Monday
Operators Refuse
Decatur, Ill, Dec. 12.-Mine oper-
ators at Assumption. near here. re-
fused to reopen their mines today,
declaring the "A per cent increase
granted the men could not be paid
without increasing the present price
of coal, according to word received
here. The miners. had voted last
night to return to work this morn
ing.
Miners In Revolt
Steubensyille. O., Dee. 12.-The
miners of Jefferson county today
are in revolt against the lndianapo
lis settlement Of the strike.
Leaders of the opposition to the
settlement are charging that it is
a trick to get them TO return to the
mines for sixty days, thus tiding
the country over the winter. Locals
at Wolf Run, Berhols, Piney Fork
and Herrick voted to return to work
Eight hundred men in the AM
sterdam district today declared
they wouul not return until they
see coal moving through from the
mines. The reealcitrant locals do
elared they have no faith In the
proposed investigation. One local
refused to return to work because
the telegram from the acting presi-
dent Lewis did not have the Official
SEAL
No mines We're omen to5a9 in the
Big Dilsonyale district, u OF
only two mines voted ~ back.
One faction of the min in this
| country is actively supporting the
miners officials settlement but they
are in the minority
Oppose Settlement
Washington. Dee 12-Coal oper-
ators Of the Central Pennsylvania
bitumiaous folds today came ont
against the plan for the settlement
Of the coal strike.
ue central itunSNi ANA opera
tors in session here adopted a reso.
luton protesting against the propos-
ed commission to adjust wages.
Settlement Of the bituminous
coal strike under the plan accepted
by the mine workers officials at In
dianapolis is not whatever a settle
ment of the principle at stake IN the
controversy" said a statement is
sued BY the operators. 1T is merely
a postponement of the shut down
which in our opinion, Is bound to
come"
The railroad administration an
nounced today that more than 30
600 cars Of coal were mined on Tues
day and Wednesday Of this week.
This is about A per cent Of nor
NAL. On December Q there were
1922 cars loaded and on Deem
Der 10 1871 cars. No figures have
yet been obtained of the production
since the settlement Of the strike.
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Tn OPERATE full.
Time PERMISSIBLE
But MIGHTY RISKY

Local industries chief amopy
which are f9e Intervoven Dunn
Wooden Nius Rar,Feley Woo,en
Mis- the rorrection cgynert 90
etc which win now yyoo,, etart N on
no 6,soo.aol. Iii, -. - va
eration ar ro,,';r oi'' -, WIS , -. w.
ST. ,,,r, 1, ',t ~ ,..p n'. ,,i5
- 81, 49,. 70 -, ~. = ',s.'' eou-p
.aal. 70 ,'',' - .a ~ nau !" -'se. ~
a.ooN 81 Voai '''"t "ouid gcu'e
,u 'I , a@'.iIaD q CON piele snu' u" II
anu IL e']e-out. however POSSESS
ing put l!'hI'eu supply OF coal
Do. ely enough TO Keep neat III me
ti I,,9 IU -, s' amti . Pot '0a ,, 81
~ NJ ~, ~ i''.'isi itt %a 49,
~ s,n aaS.,i1, +ha,. oanaot 80
ga - ~ ga - =. ~.
Iu,el.. rogo ~ ,ho loc,I rlanfs vim
,ya1 ,Eorleoryos ~ ms onnortnn.
itv IA a,yabio in r,t,rcs
IT., ,..,,........ 80.
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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-12
GARFIELD DISAGREES
WITH WILSON AND
QUITS HIS FUEL JOB
Hands In Resignation As Fuel
Administrator.

Washington. Dec. 12.-Fuel Adj
ministrator Garfield's resignation is
in the hands of President Wilson.
given because he disagrecs in prin-
cipal with the coal strike settlement
proposal arranged by the govern
ment and the mine workers union.
DR. Garfield refused last night to
confirm, deny or discuss the report,
but at the white house 1t was said
that personal letter from him had
been transmitted to tho president
late Thursday afternoon.
Men close to the Fuel Admins
traitor understand that he believes
that the work of the commission
authorized under the ,ettlement, to
be made UP of one coal mine oper-
ator, a coal miner and n third per
son named to represent the public,
Will result in an increase in the
price of coal to the consuming pub
lie. Against this form Of settlement.
DR. Garfield has been unalterably
opposed. 1t has been learned on
good authority that he took no part
in the negotiations with the Mine
Workers Union chiefs during the
last week. and that tho informed
and consulted after their initiation
the terms laid out as finally accept
ed were contrary to his conception
of the main principles involved.
Hines Is Acting
Washington, Dec. 12.-Dr. Gar
field resignation will be accepted
Immediately.
Director General Hines of the
railroad administration. will per
form the duties OF the fuel admin
istrator.
Dr. Garfeld's letter went to the
president today. 1t was stated at the
white house that It was believed
to be a proffef of the resignation o.
the fuel administrator.
we arc all sorry that DR. Gar
field feels that he must CO." Secre
tary Tumulty stated. 'Ie has dom
fine job and he is n fine man,
The letter of resignation was moi
given out, but 1t WAS stated that L
might be made public later in the
day.
No reasons for the resignation
We're announced by the white house
but 1t is understood that Or. Gar
field feels that he has not been ae
corded sufficient part IN the recent
negotiations with the miners, and
that inasmuch as he has been
sighted that he must resign.
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(By International News service.)

10y international News SerViee.)
Springfield, H., Dec 12.-Coal
was hoisJed from the majority of
the mines in Illinois today for the
first time in six weeks. reports re-
eeiYed at headquarters of the union
mine workers.
But 20 per cent OF the miners re
turned to work this morning, ac-
cording to President Frank Earring
ton, of the state miners union. The
men are coming back, however,
steadily and he expects a fifty per
cent resumption Of work before the
close of the day.
''E 9legrams Of protest against the
II per cent increase are being re-
ceiYed from all parts Of the state,
Harrington said.
eve expect the miners to 20 back
to TIE mines in a general resump-
ton Of mining by Monday and are
bending every effort to that end"
Rapid Restoration
indianapolis, Dec. 12.-Rapid re-
stofation of conditions approximate.
ly normal are expected by officials
OF United Mine Workers as re-
suit Of letters in the nature of an
appeal for the resumption of work
mailed today to all district of local
unions of the organization. The let
tefs which supplement kilograms
sent out at the close of the confer
ence which agreed upon the presi-
dents strike settlement terms We'd
nesday advise the miners not to de
lay their return to work because an
immediate resumption will result in
a moral advantage which will be
a great benefit to the mine work
e.. The communication, it was IN
dieated at union headquarters is
q 1isned 10 bring into line all re.
caleitrapt locals which so far have
resfained from taking Up their
tooa.
All Mines Working
Hieknell, Ind, Dec. y. All min.
ers in this field went to work today
and it is expected that 5000 tons OF
coal will be hoisted before night in
the local mines which include three
Of the largest in the world.
Peoria, H.. Dec. 12.-More than
$500 miners employed in the PEG
TIA subdivision refused to return to
work today.
The miners held q mass meeting
las night at which several alleged
radical leaders attempted to place
the men on recor as repudiatine
the settlement at indianapolis. The
men refused to consider a resolu,
ton offered during the meeting but
expressed themselves as opposed to
terms Of the settlement and refus
ed to enter the mines today.
Overcome Q. satisfaction
Columbus, o., Dec. 12.-"Such dis
satisfaction as may exist among
Ohio miners relative 10 the Indian
apolis settlement Of the coal strike
will be overcome by Monday" de
claled G, w. Savage.
Georges Creek Busy
Cumberland, Md, Dec. 12.-Thou
sands Of miners in Allegany coun
ty in answer to orders from Indian
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-12

Official orders, the gist of which,
appears in another column, havS
have been received from the Rail
road Administration Of the coal
and heat" decree of the Fuel AID.
ministration, relative to a eonser-
Walton of heat and power made nee
essary by the recent strike of btu
minous coal miners. Although the
order was formulated Wednesday
by l.. w. Baldwin. Regional Diree-
tor of Allegheny Region of the Rail-
road administration, and was eifec-
tive as of December s, the official
text was not received by the local
representative, General Freight Az.
emit Hollinbergor in time to be
made public here until this morn.
ing.
To Begin Next Monday
Since that time Mr.. lIollinberger
has held numerous conferences
with local manufacturers and the
Merchants Committee of the
Chamber Of Commerce. As a result
the mills will operate on Il fifty-iifty
basis next week. most of them Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday until
the ban is lifted, while the mereh-
ants will put In force Monday the
regulations concerning stores, etc,
but begin this evening with scrup
ulous observance OF the lighting
clause Of the order. All places of
business were visited today and In
structed to cut ont all window
lights. show case lights and orna-
mental illumination.
Meeting This Evening
In order to fully acquaint each
retail merchant with the provisions
of the order there will be a meeting
of the Merchants Committee at the
Chamber of Commerce headauart
ere tonight at TO O'clock. Al this
time u plan will be worked out gov
ernng the local stores. SO far a few
have observed the lighting provision
but none the heating clause.
Expects Cooperation
Although Mr. IIollinberger Is tC
be assisted by the city and county
authorities, officers, sheriff, deputy
sheriffs and other officials in seeing
that the order Is observed by all, he
does not anticipate any trouble, be
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-12
= &. SUNDAY SCHOOL
TO HOLD XMAS BAZAAR

The Sunday school Of First NJ Z.
church will conduct a bazaar in
the rear room Of Ks Pharmacy be
tween the hours OF 10 a. m. and 10
.. m. on weekdays from December
16 to December 20. 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 u 10 In g.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-12
CITY WILL OBEY ORDER!
STAYS OPEN 9 HOURS.

Washington. Dec. L. -Relaxa-
ton OF restriction on heating
stores to remain open nine
and lighting 10 permit retail
hours on Saturdays was an
nounced last NIGHT by the Rail
road Administration. This con.
cession, it was said. was made
to accommodate the heavy buy
ing due To the near approach of
the Christmas holiday season.
On other days OF the week the
siXhour regulation will continue
in force
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-12
FLIGHT AND COAL"
SAVING Order is
Received At LAST
Generally Believed That Every
One Will Cooperate.

Fer the benefit OF all interested
the order of the Railway Admins.
tration. under instructions from
the Fuel Administration. relative
20 a eurtailment of electric power
and energy generated through the
use of bituminous coal, now lament
ably short, the moro important parts
Of the decree follow:
No Extra Lights
Il. No ornamental lights, white
way or other unnecessary street
lights, outline lighting, electric
signs. or Illuminated bill boards,
show windows, or show case lights
are to be operated; this does not
affect street lighting necessary for
the safety of the public"
80. No cabaret, dance hall. pool
or bowling alley shall be permitted
to use light except between : p. IN.
and IL p. III.
caly Six Hours
- Stores. including retail store
but excepting stores selling food
and warehouses, must not use light,
except fer six hours per day. Manu-
featuring plants shah be allowed to
use light only during the time pre-.
seribed for the Use of power"
Those Excepted
Exceptions noted are drug stores
restaurants but must reduce light
ING one.half: railroad stations, no.
tells. hospitals. telephone. telegraph
and newspaper Offices are not in
cludcd insofar as necessary lighting
IS concerned General and Office
liehts must be eut off not later than
/ p. m. in office buildings, except
necessary deraI, state and mum
ieipa Offices. and except whore of
fee operate pf vital Industries is
involved; d3.Fies. REFRIGERATOR
plants. bake les plants for the man
ufacture Of necessary medicinal
! products. Water works. sewerage
plants, printing plants for the
printing of newspapers only. bat.
ta6y outfits m connection with
plants producing liaht or power
for telephone. telegraph or public
utility companies are exempted.
As To Heat
4. 0nlv enough heat may be
used in offices, stores, warehouses
and manufacturing plants to keep
the average temnerature at GS de-
grces Fahrenheit and then only
during the hours for which light Is
permitted, during other hours only
enough is to he used to prevent
freezing Of water pipes or sprinkler
systems.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-12
We CAN SUPPLY
YOUR XMAS WANTS

Seeded o. 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 Carry price. Get our prices be
fore you buy.
MINORS C. & c. STORE,
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ARRANGE FOR FAIR.

At a recent meeting of Comroy's
Concert Band arrangements were
started for the customary fair this
organization holds at its hall during
the Xmas holidays. A committee
was appointed as follows: A. Com
rey, chairman; G. w Williams.
Charles Matthews. Harry Miller and
Nelson Hicks.
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much interest to all and such q Wit
Al matter 10 the people and should
be settled by the majority of the
people in all parts Of our town,
with the understanding that the
laws which we already have, cover
isg the cleanliness of all hogs pens
be enforced. Why do some people
Il to keep out the four-footed hogs
while the twofooted ones are here
to stay?
Thank you Mr.. Editor.
MRS. NJ. f. FELIERS.
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MAKE YOUR WIFE HAPPY

By giving her a Hoosier Kitchen
Cabinet, 1t will save her time and
labor. When you give the best you
will please her most. Modest prices
and easy terms.
MARTINSBURG FURNITURE co.
IL LIP If
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Rev. and Mrs. w. o. Fries, of Day
Ton, O., spent last night with Mr.
and Mrs. Harry c. Kitchen, West
King street, on their way from Il
visit 10 Winchester. Va.
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Sensational Values!

AZ Kirson's Two Big
Stores for the next Is days.
See ad on page 9. See the
exceptional values in the
stores.
Y II Up q
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Thoughts
As They Occur
To the Editor
AN EDUCATION
FROM ONE MAGAZINE

We are net in the habit Of giving
free publicity to commercial enter
prises--that is not our business -
but there is one magazine that is so
excellent that We want to urge all
Journal readers to subscribe for it.
We refer to the Literary Digest.
1t is weekly review Of the inn
porlant affairs OF the times based,
in great part. en- the views of the
newspapers throughout the country
aud giving all sides of each ques-
ton rs put forth by the newspaper.
In addition to this main feature.
there are extracts from foreign pa
pers. articles on science and inven-
ton. literature and art. religion,
world trade and many miscellaneous
subjects.
We urge our readers TO read the
Literary Digest regularly because
We believe that through it, men and
women can keep better posted on
current affairs than in any other
way.
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WANTED

We will pay cash for the deliv
cry of issue of the Journal datot
Oct 18th, 1919
Martinsburg Evening Journal.
Ill % Up If
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Special 25 per cent reduction on
III trimmed and untrimmed hats at
- Il LIP 2t GUY II. MCKEE
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Save money by buying at
KirsOn's Greatest Sale.
Both stores packed galore
with wonderful bargains.
Come. Come. Come.
y II Up 2t
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HARPER's PALATE TlckLgRs

Home made Pimento Cheese.
Ham and Chicken Salad Sandwich.
es. Hot drinks Of every kind.
HtItPER & SONS Drug Store.
II S In ct =
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WORTHING SAYS

Special for Saturday Palmoliye
Soap at 9c n cake
WORTHlNGS DRUG STORE.
II II Up 2t
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Go to Guy H. McKee's for that
new hat % per eent reduction.
Y IL lip 2t
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W0RTHM0RE COAL

Worthmore Lump Coal $500 ton
p. X. HALL,
Houserurnishine and coal
II II Up If
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TIE C. o. c. W"

or First Baptist Church Will hold
an exchange consisting of pies,
cakes and fancy articles at the home
eff Mrs Harry Grimes, loo Z John
St. Saturday from . until p IN.
u II Up 2t pd
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Trimmed and fetrimmed hat re-
duced Is per cent at
Y II Up q GUY II. MCKEE
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D. A. &. EXCHANGE

Daughters Of American Revolu-
tion exchange Saturday at Cham
Der - Commerce. - II 1p 2t*
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Come to Kirson's Great
est Sale for bargains in
everything. II Up ct
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Square dance, Thornwood
Hall, Friday night. Invita-
ton. Up w T If

Come to Kirson's Great
est Sale for bargains in
everything. II Up ct
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Kirson's Greatest Sale
starts today and continues
until Xmas. See ad on
page 9.
u II - T.
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URGING OUR
SAVINGS PLAN

4 tAought that We touched on re-
Gently is worth, we believe, more
thought. 1t is the suggestion we
Continued on page fouD
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Big dance Annoy, Thurs.
Up Wed and Thurs II
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LUTHERAN HYMN BOOKS
For Xmas. See Harry NJ. Grove.
12 1p Tu Thu Sat IL
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Weather Predictions

Rain probably tonight and Satur.
day; colder by Saturday niant.
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