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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-15
GOVERNMENT ARRESTS
80 STRIKE LEADERS.
IN CHICAGO ROUNDUP
First Blow Struck At Heart of Nation Wide Switch.
mems Strike President of Union Being In Bunch
Western Maryland Men Quit

strikers reaffirmed their determin-
alton to remain out until their
grievances were satisfactorily ad,
justed by the new railroad labor
board. The ranks of the striking
railroad workers were augmented
today by additional recruits. The
first dissatisfaction on the Western
Maryland railroad occurred when
several switching crews from the
terminal yards of that road joined
the trikers. The strikers at Cum
berland, after heated session, vot
ed TO remain out.
Another N. y. Strike
New York, April 15.-Just As New
York was beginning to breath cas-
Ter over the strike situation and its
consequent OF endangering of the
eity's food supply a new peril arose
today In the strike of teamsters
chauffeurs, porters and stable men
who handle large part of New
York's butter, eggs, cheese and
poultry.
Only little more than 1000 men
are involved, but they are sufficient
ly strong to tie-up movement OF
that class of food. They demanded
increases CT 81 a week, with a min
imum Of $3S and maximum of $3j
week and time and half for all
overtime.
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The community was inexpressihly
shocked shortly before noon today
to learn of the sudden death of Mr..
Mayberry G.. Tabler, senior mem.
Der OF the firm of M, G. Tabler and
Son, one of the Oldest and most
successful business establishments
Of the city. Mr.. Tabler died OF heart
failure about II o'clock at his
home. corner of King and Raleigh
streets. He had been complaining
lately and was subject at intervals
to attacks of indigestion. This morn
ing he had remained home from the
store and his son, Mr.. Carlton l..
Tabler, Junior member OF the firm.
called at the home to see how his
father was feeling. but was horri,
fed to find his inannimate body In
bed, where he first supposed him
mercy resting. DIR. Hedges was sum.
moned, but pronounced him dead
and beyond human aid. The most
pathetic phase OF tho sad affair Ia
the fact that Mrs. Tabler and their
daughter, Miss Mary Tabler. had
gone to Baltimore for short visit
AZ mum III eiioFt was DelHS uaue
to get in touch with them by tele.
phone and 1t was feared tho shock
might PROSTATE the two ladies'.
Mr.. Tabler was prominent fig
ure in the local mercantile world
and for years had been actively en-
gagged In financial and civic affairs.
as well as In the task of building
fine business in this section Of the
country. In addition to his personal
business interests, Mr.. Tabier for
years had been member OF the ex-
ecutive board OF the directorate of
the Old National Bank. until re-
Gently had served about eight years
on the Martinsburg Board of Edu-
cation, being president since the
death of the late T.. S. Bartin, until
reslgning several months ago; had
served IL an official capacity In each
OF tho various building and loan as
soeiations, at one time was mem
Der Of the city council from the old
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-15
MERCHANT MARINE
ONLY TO AMERICANS
Admiral Benson Offers Three
Proposed PPlanS.
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Washington, April 15.-The Amer
lean Merchant Marine will be sold
to only American corporations to
be operated under American regis
try, Admiral Benson. chairman of
the shipping board today told the
conference of business men called
to discuss the means OF disposing
Of the fleet.
The value of the merchant marine
feet is S3,000,000,0 200.
Admiral Benson offered three pro.
posed plans for the sale of ships
owned by the shipping board as fol
lows:
Cash payment plan, two per cent
discount allowed for cash.
Deferred payment plan calling for
% per cent payment at once. 12M
per cent in six months. 12h In
twelve months and the balance In
six and one quarter per cent semi
annual payments.
Charter purchase payment plan
providing for 2ls per cent ON sub
initial of proposal and a payment of
SIS per dead weight ton per month
until 40 per cent of the purchase
price is paid, the balance to be paid
in semiannual installments, inter
est of five per cent to be added.
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y international News service.)

Chicago April 15.-The govern
ment struck at the heart Of the ma
tion-wide switchmen's strike today
Lby arresting thirty Of the strike
headers in Chicago, the pivotal
point of the strike throughout the
country.
Among the arrests was John
Grunau, president of the yard mems
association, and a chief figure in
the national strike.
al OF the strike leaders arrested
were charged with violations OF the
Lever act. The arrests were made
by United States deputy marshalls.
No resistance was offered by the
men when they were taken into
custody and they were rushed to
the federal building.
Cleveland. O., April 15.-Approx-
mateiy 500 Great Lakes vessels are
idle today because Of the fuel
shortage resulting from the rail
road tie-up it was reported by the
heads OF navigation companies
controlling three-fourths of the
shipping on the lakes.
Takes Counter Turn
Baltimore, April 15.-The railroad
kstrike situation in this district to-
LAY took counter turn to the hope
FIJI outlook of yesterday, when the
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FATHER OF TEN IS
VICTIM or TRAGEDY

When he fell In front of rapidly
evolving circular saw. both legs Of
Edward Lawyer. aged AZ, married
and the father Of ten children, were
cut off and he died before a physici
an could reach him. The accident
occurred in the woods near Law.
ver's home at Biglersville, Pa. The
unfortunate man was helping to
place logs on a carriage which CON.
veyed the timber to the saw. When
he fell he was so close to the teeth
OF the saw he could not free him.
self and the other workmen about
the place were too far away to help
him. Their efforts to stanch the
flow OF blood were uuavailing. Ono
limb was cut Off at the hip and the
other at the knee.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-15
NEGRO EDITOR Is
SENTENCED TO IAIL

r. r. Franklin. a negro, said to
represent a negro paper published
in New York, The Crisis" has
been sentenced to six months in
the Holmes county, Fla, jail and
fined $500, according to a report re
celved ut Jacksonville. Franklin
was convicted under an act passed
by the last session OF the Florida
Legislature. which makes IL viola,
ton OF law to disseminate literature
which tends to stir up racial trou-
bles or advocates social equality
The prosecution was founded on an
editorial in the January issue, sew
eral copies OF which were found IN
Frankiin's home here, authorities
saw
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-15
OUTLOOK PLEASES
field SECRET AIRY
Mr.. Arthur Shuck Believes
MartinSburg Scouts viii
Expand.

Mr.. Arthur Shuck, National Field
Secretary Of the Boy Scout move
ment. with headquarters at Harris
burg, who came here To look over
the local situation, Is very much
pleased with the prospect. This
morning he spoke to the high
school students and also visited
number of prominent business men
with very encouraging results. Mr..
Shuck will be at the mass meeting
Of boys to be held at the Y. M. G..
A. tonight at 1880 o'clock. 1t IS
quite likely at that time he wild
make public his recommendations a.
to the extension and expansion OF
the Boy Scout movement in this
city. He has made survey OF con.
ditions and feels that considerable
expansion Is possible with a basis
Of about 1900 boys eligible to mem
bershlp. Already there is one we'll
organized troop of eight patrols
with Mr.. A. M. Staubiy as scopt|
master. And in the past few weeks
other sections have been organized
from among boys OF the Episcopal
Sunday school and Of the Reforme6
Sunday school while lively bunch
Of lads anxious for organization r.
reported from First Methodist Sun
day school. Very likely Mr.. Shuck
will recommend the formation Of
what Is termed the Second Council
among business men who viii stand
back Of the Boy Scouts. The field
secretary also expects to visit the
Boy Scouts of Winchester. M,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-15
MEMS CONFERENCE
AT BUNKER HILL
Held In The interest Of The
General Assembly.

A Mems Conference in the inter-
ests of the General Assembly's
Progressive Program" was held in
the Bunker Hill Presbyterian church
Tuesday night. The meeting was
well attended, about forty men be-
ing present. Among the speakers
were the pastor, DR.. J. B. Bittinger,
DR.. J. Horace Lacey and Rev. G. ID.
Gilkeson, OF Winchester.
Some very interesting charts
were exhibited by Mr. Gilkeson,
showing the average daily contri.
buttons per capita of the Southern
Presbyterian church TO be above the
Protestant average, while those of
Winchester Presbytery are above
the denomination average.
After adjournment all repaired
DO the home OF MISS Amelia Nc
Kown, where they were entertained
at a sumptuous banquet given by
the Ladies' Aid Society.
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COUNTY CONFERENCE
IN SESSION TODAY
AT 1ST M. {. CHURCH
Object Is To Promote Inter-
church World Movement.

For the purpose of perfecting an
organization for the big financial
drive, which will be held throughout
the country from April &c to May 2,
inclusive, county conference in the
interest of the lnterchurch World
Movement is being held today at the
First Methodist Episcopal church.
Practically all OF the protestant
churches of the city and county are
represented and addresses will be
made by ministers and laymen of
the churches cooperating in the
movement.
The Rev. DIR. w. T. Gruver. pastor
OF the First United Brethren
church, as county convener is pre-
siding. The devotional exercises
were In charge this morning OF the
Rev. Dudley Boogher, rector of
Christ Episcopal church.
The first address was delivered
by Lee M. Bender, who discussed
"The mter-church World Move
ment. Its origin, subject and need"
Mr.. Bender reviewed the history OF
the movement, telling why 1t was
necessary, the reason IL was begun,
and what the churches expected or
hoped to accomplish. Mr.. Bender
has made very comprehensive stu.
dy of the Movement and Is CONVEX
SAINT with its every detail. His ad.
dress was listened to with rapt at
tention.
The Rev. b. Fl. Franklin, pastor
nf hxyto t-fa al, at
gesville. was in charge of the I'm
tercession," following which adj
iournment was taken until 2 o'clock
this afternoon.
At 2 o'clock the conference recon
vened, and there was a general dis
cussion of the Christian church (a)
Attendance. (b) Conservation. (cl
Evangelism. The Rev. A. M. Gluck,
pastor OF Christ Reformed church,
gave very helpful address, which
was followed by an address by the
Rev. DR.. f. M. Woods, of the Pres
byterian church, on "The Family
Altar"
Mr.. Gilbert C. McKown discussed
christian Literature" and the
Rev. DR.. Bittinger, OF Gerrardstown,
gave brief talk on Life Service"
The last address of the afternoon
was by Mr.. J.. Il. Poland whose sub.
ject was Stewardship" Mr.. Pc.
land 10 county campaign director
Tonight the devotional will be- in
charge of Mr.. j. u. Oliver, of tbs
First United Brethren church. A;
8 O'Clock DIR. l.. M. Bristol, OF Clarks
burg, field secretary, will give an
illustrated steroptlcon lecture on
the Survey Work in the United
States and Foreign Countries" While
all of the sessions are open to the
public everybody should hear DR..
Bristol's lecture tonight.
Yesterday and last night confer
ence was held at Charles Town, and
tomorrow Berkeley Springs will be
visited. 1t was stated today that
by the end of this week conferences
will have been held in every county
In the state.
Mr.. C. II. Mathers, of Cumberland,
Md, district director OF the financial
department, is president and gave
some splendid talks about the work
In various parts OF the country.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-15
SOUTH RUSSIA PLOTS
AGAINST THE NORTH
Renew Offensive
Against Poles.
(By International News servlce.)

Moscow, April 15.-The soviet
government was reported today to
have unearthed a plot for a counter
(grevolution of South Russia against
North Russia.
The news created sensation.
A British chaplain at Petrograd
and British espionage agent were
alleged to have been involved.
BoIos Resume Offensive
London, April 15.-The Russian
esbolshevik army on the offensive
against the Poles is again pounding
the British position north and south
of the Tripet marshes, but the Pol
ish lines are holding, according to
official information to the war Of
fee from Warsaw today.
The polish general staff at War
saw announced that the advancing
Polish army has reached the Dneip-
,sr river, capturing a river flotilia.
Much booty that the Russians had
taken from General Denikin's army
has been captured, it was stated.
This included % guns, q railway
locomotives, $50 cars and one armor-
ed train. The prisoners taken by
the Poles included three brigade
STATS and 1000 men.
Japs Fight Russians
Washington, April 15.-Details Of
the vghting between the Japanese
and the Russians in Eastern Siberia
involving a loss of over 600 men,
both japanese and Russians, 1900
prisoners and seven guns Were re-
ceived today by Major General K.
| Inouye, military attache Of the JAP
\ anese embassy here.
Seize Chinese Railway
London, April Is. Japanese
troops have occupied many points
on the Chinese eastern railway,
said a news agency dispatch from
Pekin today. The occupation was
accompanied by numerous clashes
between the japanese and armed
workers, Czecho troops Joined the
worknen. One battle lasted three
hours.
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NO AGREEMENT
ON RESOLUTION
(By International News Scrvjce.l

10y IHtcrhatioHaI NEWS ScrVICe.J
Washington, April 1.-THE sen
ate foreign relations committee
again faiied today to reach any
agreement on the peace resolution
passed by the house last week.
Some Republican members OF the
committee urged the senate to rec
ommend action on the Knox peace
resolution now on the senate calen-
dar, instead OF on the house meas
ure. They contended the Knox mea-
sure was adequate to meet the de-
mands In many quarters for the re-
establishment Of peace and trade
relations between the United States
and Germany.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-15
PRODUCE DEALER
IS UNDER ARREST
Profiteering Charge Preferred
Against New Yorker.
(By International News scrvlce.)

(By international News Scrvicc.)
New York. April 15.-The first
arrest on charges of proliteering on
food products during the shortage
caused by the railroad strike was
made her today when federal agents
took into custody NJ. j. Eschenbren-
ner, vice president Of the firm of
Lewis, Mears and Company, dealers
in produce. He was charged with
violating the Lever act. The firms
headquarters are in Boston.
The government agents charged
Eschenbrenner with making a prof
it of 10 cents a pound on butter sold
here since the strike.
Eschenbrenner was arrested as
he emerged from the Produce Ex-
change. He was hurried to the fed
eral building.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

All market wagons selling pro
duce OF any kind at market or ped.
ding on the streets Of Martinsburg
or anywhere In the county of Ber-
kelley in the State of West Virginia,
must comply with the Weights and
Measure Law, Section 81, Chapter
Is, as amended by the Legislators
OF 1919.
You must have your scales on all
wagons ready to use and inspected
on or before May Is, 1920. No ex-
cuse will be accepted. Any load of
produce found without scales in or
der of being used, will be confiscat-
ed by the Commissioner of Weights
and Measures. Ns
]. D. McCune,
Sealer OF W. e Ms.
Berkeley County. w. w.
ct 1p April Is and %
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-15
A CORRECTION

1t was stated in last nights Jour
ma. that Allen B. Noll had accepted
the craftsmanship for Berkeley coun
ty of the Salvation Army Home
Service Appeal, which Ensign Whor
ton, when seen today was incorrect.
Mr.. Noll is honorary chairman for
the executive committee and the
chairman for the county will be
announced later. Mr.. Noll gladly &C.
cepted the craftsmanship of the ex.
ecutive committee but to date the
chairman has not been secured.
ENSIGN WHORTON.
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PERSHING WON'T
DECLINE THE HOiiOR

WhiIe General Pershing Is 'not
seeking a presidential nomination,
he told fellow Nebraskans in Wash
ington Wednesday night at a re-
ception In his honor by the local
Nebraskan society that no patriot.
ic American could refuse to serve if
called by the people"
The statement followed referen-
ces by other speakers to a move
ment in Nebraska to name General
Pershing as the "favorite son" can
didate from that state for the Re
publican nomination.
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KINGS DAUGHTERS.

Mrs. Joseph Hough, who recently
underwent an operation for ap-
pendicitis, was reported today to be
much improved.
Ms. Charles Miller, OF the coun-
ty, who entered the hospital Mon
day for treatment, Is rapidly i'm
proving, It was stated today.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-15
LEGION VOLUNTEERS

". Alexander Baker, chairman %
the Robert Y. Conrad post of the
American Legion, at Winchester,'
teiegraphed President Wilson and
Daniel S. Willard, president Of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Offer
ing the services of the 300 mbers
OF the post for the operation Of
railroads in the valley Of Virginia
or for any other work necessarys
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TWO SERIOUSLY HURT.
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Somersworth. N. H., Aapril 15.-
Two men were seriously injured
and several others beaten UP when
rtoting broke out today between
strike breakers from Boston and
locked out employees of the G. w.
Warren Shoe Company. Former
employees and their sympathizers
were eventually driven off by the
fremen who directed streams OF
water upon thief.
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FOR SALE

One ton Ford truck and
Ford roadster, with de-
mountable rims and extra
tire; excellent condition.
Will be glad to demon
strate. Inquire 125 West
King St., Martinsburg, w.
Va. Up 1t
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RICH Stacker
AFTER LIBERTY

Washington, April 15.-Grover
Cleveland Bergdoll, millionaire auto
racer and aviator of Philadelphia,
who two weeks ago was tried by
courts martial at Governors Island,
N. Y, and sentenced to five years
imprisonment on the charge Of de-
sertion, will contest his conviction
before the war department. and il
necessary before the United States
Supreme Court.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-15
TENNIS CLUB REoReANlzEs,

The local tennis club has reorgan-
lied for the coming season with a
membership Of sixteen. Prof. w.
C. Morton is president and Mr..
Nevin Kilmer secretary-treasurer.
A committee of three, consisting Of
Messrs. F.. H. Bitner, r. e. Watson
and G. N. Campbell, was appointed
to arrange for a tournament.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-15
POLAND THREATENS
ADVANCE IN GERMANY

(By International News Servlce.)
London, April 15.-"Poland threat
ems to advance into German territory
unless the treaty terms are fulfill
ed" said a Reuter- dispatch from
Berlin today. 1t added that the
Germans are taking precautionary
measures.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
TREASURERS

Are requested to pay their school!
apportionments to the Berkeley
County Sunday School Association a
once in order that financial matters
may be out of the way before the
State Conference.
J. r. POLAND, Pres.
r. A. HARRISON, Treasurer.
Up 1t
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REFUSE TO STRIKE.
(RY International News Service. ]

london, April 15.-The British
coal miners in referendum vote
have rejected. the proposal for a
general strike to enforce their wage
demands. It was officially announced
today by the federation of miners.
Voting has been in progress by the
members OF the locals for a week
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-15
OYSTER SUPPER.

The ladies Of Bethany Presbyter-
ian Church will hold an oyster sup
per at Four Mile Woods Friday, APP
Ri 1G. If owing to the embargo we
are unable to get oysters, will do
the best we can with something bet
ter, probably. All invited.
4 10 Up st COMMITTEE.
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3. &. o, VETERANS

A meeting OF the 3. G 0. Veter-
ans will be held this evening at the
Fifth Ward hose house at 1880
o'clock. Ali members are urged 10
be present as business OF import
ance is demanding attention.
f. B. FAWVER, President.
1p 1t C. E. AULD, Secretary.
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STORK VISITS MRS.
TRlPLETT THREE TIMES

Augusta, Kan, April 15.-An Au-
gusta family Is confronted with
knotty problem. It is-when are
Tripletts not triplets.
The stork has visited the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Triplett three
times. Yet the family numbers only
five, with no deaths.
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INJURED AT QUARRY,

Richard Butts, employed at the
National quarry, while a work yes
terday afternoon fell several feet,
and severely injured his head He
was brought to the Kings Daughters
Hospital and today his condition is
very much improYed.
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PARSONAGE WEDDING.

At the parsonage of Trinity Meth
odist Episcopal church Wednesday
Burr N. Power. of Hampshire coun.
ty, and Miss Neva NJ. Pownell, also
of that county, were married by the
Rev. j. r. Jacobs. They will reside
IN Hampshire county. where the
groom is engaged In farming.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-15
STATE TROOPS IN
CHARGE Of TOWN
Factory Town Now Governed
BY Martial Law.
(ey International News servlce.l


Kewanee, H., April 15.-The
overgrown factory town of 10000
persons, after a restles night follow
ing II hours OF rioting and indus
trial anarchy produced by a strike
OF the employees Of the Walworth
Manufacturing Company awoke to-
day to find khaki clad rSilitiamen
on every corner. The state troops
it was reported "haye the situation
we'll in hand
The soldiers were ordered to Ke-
vance after carnival Of rioting
had occurred. in which many of the
workers who remained at the plant
had been slugged and shot at, and
their families driven from their
homes.
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Mrs. James BarTick and Miss
Della Cuehman are spending a week
in v ..shington visiting the formers
son, Arthur Fisher.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Lemaster, for
parly Of this city. now Of Akron, O.,
who spent several days with rela-
tiFes, have left for their home.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-15
Workinu AT Curnbo

Yard crews are busily engaged at
the local yards of the Baltimore and
Ohio and at Cumbo, getting things
in shape for the rush that is ineyi-
table once the strike controversy is
settled.
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NOTICE.

i | will be in my office from $50
until $50 o'clock on the evenings
{of Monday, Thursday and Saturday
of each week for the transaction OF
(Segal business. ..
HARRY A. DOWNS,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
Rooms Z, 8 & 9, Peoples Trust Bldg.
"A IA 1p At pd