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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-05
RUHR WORKING men
STILL IN C0NTR0L.
or ESSEN REPORT
ReiChsWehr There For "Po-
lice Duty Only.
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Berlin, April 5.--Essen was still
men, according TO reports reaching
the government today. 1t was de-
clared that Independent socialists
were sending word by telephone
that the troops were inaugurating
reign of white terror" but not
single report to this effect has been
confirmed by the civilian officials
of the Ruhr district.
Things are moving slowly but
Systematically" one high official of
the government stated.
No Hostilities.
The foreign office adhers to the
belief that the Ruhr question will
not result in a renewal of hostili-
ties between Germany and the al
lies. A statement to this effect was
authorized today. The opinion was
put forth at the foreign office that
Germany is about to back down.
Borah Fears Bloodshed.
Washington, April 5.-Literal Ell
forcement of the treaty of Versail-
les is impossible without further
bloodshed.
This declaration was made today
by Senator Borah, republican, of
Idaho, commenting on the Ruhr
valley situation between France and
Germany.
The terms of the German treaty
are such that France is making an
issue to force the immediate literal
observance of its provisions" Sena-
tor Borah commented. Demands
made upon a nation in the enforce
ment of these cannot be carried out
unless the people, the man power
of the defeated nation, responds TO
assume the responsibility"
"PoIice Duty" Only.
Berlin, April 5.-The government
announced today that the reichs-
wehr sent into the Ruhr district
will be used only for police duty to
clean UP the red army which has
dissolved into plundering bands"
The reichswehr are under com
mand of the civilian government
commissioner Herr Seyering who
went to Westphalia to negotiate
with the workmen before the Ebert
forces entered the district.
The reiehswehr entered the Rhur
district from the north east east.
1t is reported from Munster, capi-
tai of Westphakia, that the reds
have executed a number of civilian
hostages.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-05
EASTER SUNDAY IS
WIDELY OBSERVED
IN THIS LOCALITY
Churches Thronged Yesterday-Beautiful Music ana
Lovely FloweE1s-Interchurch Conference-Salvation
ten Army Meeting-Other Religious Notes Of
Interest In Martinsburg.

George Wood, Cumberland, Capital
Won Egmond, Winchester; Adjutant
James Mars, Hagerstown; Captain
Joseph MeCabe. Frederick: possibly
Commandment William Price Cham.
bersburg; also Mr.. Grant, Baltimore.
State manager of the Home Service
Appeal movement, and Mr.. j. II.
Winans. Hagerstown, district manag
er.
To Make Fine Report.
Rev. r. l.. Wright, pastor of the
First Methodist Episcopal church.
will leave Tuesday for annual con-
ference, which will be held in
Washington. Mr.. l.. NJ. Bender
member of the conference board of
stewards, will also attend and it is
expected that other Methodists will
visit Washington during the great
convention. Rev. Mr.. Wright takes
along a splendid report from First
church. During the year just end
ing the congregation contributed So
9G7 for beneyolencies and the CEN
tenary movement; $3,720 for church
purposes, and the Ladies Aid raised
1917. A total of $500. The salary
of the pastor for the ensuing fiscal
year was fixed at $3.50.
staff Captain Speaks.
Sunday morning Staff Captain
James Yates. Salvation Army, of
Baltimore, delivered the Easter ad-
dress before the Sunday school and
a delightful musical program, outlin-
ed in Saturdays Journal, was pre-
scented. This included trombone
quartette by Messrs. Lee Lewis,
Tod" Custer, Ernest Wolford and
Harry Allen. During the exercises
Rev. r. L. Wright invested the fol-
lowing six scholars with medals for
faithful attendance during the year:
Mrs. T. d. Brown, Miss Mary
Murphy, Francis Chambers, A. D..
Darby, James and II. L. Lemen.
Again Next Sunday.
Owing to the fact that the pictures
of the late z. T. Brantner failed to
arrive, this presentation ceremony
with an address by Hon. H. Fl. By
rer, will not take place until next
Sunday morning. At that time, as
there will be no other services held
in this church, the Sunday School
will be the principal event and a
special missionary program Is be-
ing prepared.
Class Of Children.
Additional interest in observance
of Easter at Trinity Methodist Epis-
copal Church South Sunday was
manifested because of the recep-
ton into membership of a class Of
seventeen children. Rev. J. r. ia
cobs conducted this service, which
was very impressive, and also de-
livered special Easter sermons dur
ing the day.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-05
Term or
FEDERAL COURT TO
CONVENE TUESDAY
White Slave Case First Called
For Trial

When the April term OF federal
court convenes tomorrow morning.
the first case to so on trial is that
Of the Government against Arthur
castillo and Charles Spatafore. ltal-
ians, who are charged with trans.
porting Alberta Mason from her
home at Glassport. Pa. TO Fair.
mont, W. Va, and then to Clarks.
burg. where they are reported 70
have abandoned her. The accused
men, it is said. have prepared ~
vigorously defend themselves and
will be represented by Attorneys
Reese Blizzard and C. W. Hanna, of
Parkersburg.
Miss Mason is said to be but tif.
teen years of age, and after she
had been forsaken at Clarksburg
and was taken In charge by the au-
thorities she told a sordid story, of
how she was enticed away from her
home and left without friends. At
that time she appeared dazed by
her fearful experience, but told her
story in straightforward manner.
She has been confined in the
Marion county Jail, at Fairmont.
for several weeks, and on last Sat
urday was accompanied by Jailor
Tom Buckley to store where she
purchased an entire new outfit, coa.
sisting of brown straw hat, dark
blue serge skirt, low cut shoes.
black silk hose, Georgette waist
and a sport coat.
When the young girl arrives here
tonight in the custody of United
States Marshal Ned" Smith she
will scarcely be recognized by those
who saw her shortly after she was
rescued by the authorities ut
Clarksburg.
Miss Harriet Rohrback, former
assistant B. & 0. agent at Engles
Station. will be tried on a charge of
conspiracy, She is charged with
furnishing Miss Annie Waters, n
railroad pass from Pittsburgh te
Brunswick station. She is repre-
sented by Attorney c. X. Beall. Of
this city.
The third case booked for trial IS
that OF Harry Rockenbaugh and his
wife. Hester, of Harpers Ferry.
They are charged with violating the
internal revenue laws.
It was stated today by local fed.
eral officials that. the term, which
will last only Week. will be very
busy one. and the Clarksburg term
will begin next Tuesday and al
business here must be given At.
tention.
judge Dayton. Marshal Smith
Deputy Marshals George Rose and
John d. Moore, OF Fairmont,
Deputy Marshal John p. Cook, 81
Parkersburg, Clerk A. T. Barrett,
Of Harpers Ferry, viii arrive to.
night
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-05
MANY THINGS DELAY
OPENING or POLLS
, At primary TODAY
Primary Is Not Exciting Much
! Interest.

4 In spite If many hindrance, a
Il shortage OF commissioners and
" olerks, the absence of affirmation
Fbooks and the inclement weather,
the city primary election today ts
progressing quietly, there apparent
ly being but little interest. The few
contests have undoubtedly kept many
Voters from the polls, especially re-
! Pubicans because they have only
one contest and it is the First ward
James H. Shire and c. B. Kisner
want to be the candidate for city
council.
The democrats. however. are D.
". F. Minghini and G.. B. Wiltshire
candidates for the mayoralty nom
NATION. and today their friends are
hust1ing. In the first ward Messrs.
Nv. JB. Barr and J. NJ. Lamp are
ee8king the nomination for council,
XVI. ]. Worthing and w. A. Burk-
Art are measuring swords in the
econd ward, while George S. Dunn
nd DR.. J. H. Oliver in the fifth
WARD are soliciting the support Of
&their friends.
j There was much delay this morn.
\ ing in opening the polls because a
number Of the commissioners and
clerks failed to put in appearance,
! apd it became necessary to secure
services Of others. The measley
6lary Of two dollars per day was
Aaid to be responsible Another de
was occasioned because the az
hation books were not distribut-
with the other supplies. Under
he primary law every voter is re-
PRED TO make oath as to his party
1negiance and when the books
Z could not be located there was gen
eral CONSERVATION. However, the
hooks Were soon forthcoming. al
though a number had voted at the
various precincts, and everything
bn became normal.
vThe polls will Hose promptly at
$3.50 o'clock this evening, and by
7.SO o'clock the results should be
known as the votes are counted al
most as fast as they are deposited,
1.-THE vote is reported to be light.
erhaps not more than one half Of
2 number registered exercising
ir suffrage All contesting candi-
Es were claiming nomination,
d their friends were endeavoring
70 get their supporters to the polls.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-05

spite Easter showers and the
that Martinsburg caught the
I'd of western storm, attend
pon services in the various
Is OF Martinsburg on Easter
was perhaps the largest in
history. Not only were the
vches thronged at the morning
evening services, but the Sunday
iools and young peoples meet
Us were finely attended. Although
ers came much higher this year
IAN usual there was no dearth of
he loveliest of blossoms and greens
n decorations about the chancels
? and this year it seemed that an ex-
ira effort was made by the various
!. choirs to excel in sweet songs of
! praise with a marvellous result. Sell
dom has there been such fine vocal
music. The ministers of the city
: delivered magnificent talks on the
& risen Christ and, taken all in all,
! Easter this year was observed with
considerable more sentiment and
reverence.
Interchurch Movement.
During the day in the town and
county due notice was given from
the pulpits of the Berkeley County
Conference relative to the Inter
church World Movement. This will
be held in the First Methodist Epis-
copal church Thursday, April Is, at
1890, 800 and 7.30, under the di-
rection of those who have charge of
the campaign in this county Rep
resentatiyes are expected from ev-
cry church in the county and from
! then on will start the educational
1campaign that will explain to coun-
ty people why the great movement
is to be inaugurated.
Home Service Appeal.
For the first time in the history
of Martinsburg a conference of Sal
walton Army leaders is being held
!. In this city, and representatives from
h surrounding cities are here to dis
cuss the coming Home Service APP
peal that will be inaugurated throu-
ghout the land on May 10 and con.
tinue until the goth. The conference
: proper convened at go this after
noon and concluded with public
] meeting at the Post Hall. East Mar
tin street, at o'clock tonight. This
will be presided over by Brigadier
William Escott, of Baltimore, an
eminent leader of this great asso-
I citation. If the weather permits a
street meeting Will precede the meet
ing at the hall and all are invited
to hear this prominent Salvation
Army official. Others present for
the conference include in addition
to Ensign Whorton, Staff Captain
DANES Yates, Baltimore; Adjutant
yBertram Rodda. Baltimore; Captain
Abbott, Frostburg; Commandant
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S426, 900, 900
FOR RAILROADS
by International News serviceJ

by international News SerVice.J
Washington, April 5.--An emer-
gency appropriation of s426.000,000
was asked Of congress- today by
Swager Sherley director finance Of
the railroad administration, to meet
payments for standard returns and
other claims due the railroads or
becoming due before September l.
This appropriation is in addition
to the $220,O00.O00 appropriated for
this purpose in the railroad bill
which was passed last February,
Appropriations made by congress
for meeting standard returns, rent
ais for the railroads while undee
government control have aggregat-
ed S1,450,0OO, 900. With the appro-
citations now asked the total VIII
be s1,S76. 900, 900
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-05

BACK TO MILLVILLE.

Mr.. Edgar Keyser spent Sunday
at his home here and left this morn
ing for Millville, where he has a
responsible position with the con
struction company that is making
extensive improvements there for
the Northern Virginia Power Co., a
subsidiary OF the Hagcrstown and
Frederick Electric Co.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-05
BRITISH RAIDS
URGE ACTION
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London. April 5.-The British
socialist party has adopted a reso-
luton that the time is opportune
to organize soyiets in every town"
it was announced by the organiza-
ton today. 1t was decided to warn
the workers "for the coming strug-
gle which is inevitable" The Soc
ialist leaders says that the work
men must arise as a result Of the
european chaos.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-05
HER BODY IS
FOUND IN LAKE
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10y IHltTHdtIUHdT FtWS ocTVTCE'J
Chicago, April 5.-The nation
wide search for Jeanne Dekay.
missing heiress and social service
worker, whose sudden disappear
ence here several months ago
caused a sensation throughout the
United States. cnded today when
her body was found in Lake Michi-
gan, just off Chicago's gold coast
district. The body was positively
identified as that of Miss Dekay by
Mrs, Gretrude Howe Britton, Of
Hull House.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-05
RACIAL CLASH
AT JERUSALEM
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by international News SerVice.)
London. April 5.~JeHg ciasaod
with Moslems at Jerusalem ca sun.
DAY and y88 casualties resulted
said a News Agency dispatch from
that city today. Most Of the casu-
alties We're slight. The military is
controlling the situation
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-05
POLITICAL
ANNOUNCEMENT

I hereby announce myself candi
date for the nomination of Prescott
ing Attorney Of Berkeley county. sub
ject to the Democratic primary to be
held May 25, 1920, and respectfully
solicit your support.
4 5 6 10 LIP ALLEN B. NOLL.
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ANNOUNCEMENT.

l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the nomination for
Prosecuting Attorney for Berkeley
county. subject to the action of the
Republican party at the May primar-
les.
HERBERT z. HANNIS.
In 12f nd
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-05
CYCLOPS NAME
STRICKEN OFF

tBy international NEWS ScFViCc'|
Washington, April 5,-The name
of the giant collier, Cyclops, missing
since March 1918, with 293 persons
aboard. has been stricken from the
registry of the United States navy.
(This is the Inflated ship on which
Guy Shaffer, of Martinsburg, was
last heard from.
TlPPECANOE COUNCIL NO. II
VIII meet Tuesday night in Fire
mans Hall at p. N.
1p It LAURA MCDONALD, Secy,
"ResOlved to be Honest"
The value of the merchandise is
five dollars.
IN It N.
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NOTICE TO MOOSE.

Regular meeting night, Tuesday,
April 9Th, at Lord & Lords Hall, on
Burke street, at p. m. All mem
bers requested TO be present.
5 1p2t NJ. F. FITZGERALD, Secy.
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NOTICE.

I have moved my Offices from the
Kershner Bldg, W. King St, to
Downey & Henson Bldg, Public
Square.
DIR. NJ. H. PORTERFIELD.
4 l Up st pd.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-05

Several women, 25 to 40
years old, with good eye
sight, can secure steady
work by applying to
Rough Stock Dept,
The interviewer Mills, Inc.
Up ct
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TRUCK FOR HIRE.

We have a large 2 ton truck that
can be hired for any kind Of haul
ing, for moving.
P. K. HALL,
Housefurnishing & Coal.
8 81 If 1p
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SALE CALLED OFF.

My sale on Wednesday, April eth
has been called off.
4 3 Up 1t pd JOHN A. COILS.
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RISE WITH TORCH
AND NOT RIFLES
English Grow Careless And
Irish Fire Many Buildings.

London, April Tile Pail MAJ
Gazette estimated that several mil,
Lon pounds damage has already
been done by the wave Of incendi-
arism throughout Ireland Sunday,
when the threatened Easter revolt
of the Sim Fein developed into an
uprising Of the torch instead Of tho
rue. 1t had become apparent that
no armed uprising would occur AMI
the British military cordons had
been withdrawn from about MANY
places. Masked bands, armed win
torches Immediately took advantage
Of this decrease in vigilance WITH
the result that a hundred govern
ment buildings, including 81 police
and constabularly barracks, We're
burned.
Can't Fool Irish
Cork. Ireland, April "a lars
Sim Fein flag, raised Saturday
night, still is waving in defan "a
from the mast head Of the flag
staff On the admiralty pier at Queens
town. The men who hoisted the or
ange, white and green emblem at
The Irish republic, cut the hallyarG5
to prevent it from being hauled
down and then covered the pole with
a thick coating of grease so it can
not be climbed.
HomeWard Bound
London, April 5.--Eamonn de Va.
Terra, president of the Irish republic
is reported by the Weekly Dispatch
to be about TO come back TO Ireland
from the United States.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-05
DANISH RADICALS
@FEp STRIFE ALIVE
Majority OF Socialists Wei
come Strike Settlement.
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10y lfS"~
CopcnhaEen, April 81 Eleven
persons were injured in riot in
Opera Square early today when the
police charged crowd Of commun-
lists who were making demonstra'
ton. The trouble started when the
communists stoned the police.
A majority Of the socialists were
said to welcome the settlement Of
the general strike, but tho radicals
are opposing it. Tho strike was
called off after both the workers
and government had made eonces-
siOns
Crisis Is Eased.
London, April Tine political
crisis in Denmark has been eased
by the resignation Of Premier Hebe
and the reorganization OF the cab
met, but trouble still threatents the
government, said a dispatch from
Copenhagen today. Trades unions
leaders threaten 10 rescind the or
der calling off the general strike
because new demands relating
chiefly to wage claims. Important
conferences were in progress at
Copenhagen virtually all night
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Weather Predictions

Snow this afternoon; clearing
and somewhat colder tonight,
with temperature below freex-
ing: Tuesday fair, with rising
temperature.
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-30
vESTABURG
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Daniel w. Manley of Lansing
who is a brother of Mrs. VIM. Carts
and Arthur and Ernest Manley of
Vestaburg, died very suddenly at
his home Sunday. September 26
1920. The deceased has been in poor
health for several years but his
death was not looked for and was a
severe shock to his relatives and
friends, many of whom were visit
ing at his home during the latter
part of August as on August 26th
the Manley and Schnepp reunion
was held at Potter Park in Lansing
The deceased, who had charge of and
made all arrangements for the re-
union, was the life of the happy
gathering of about one hundred
seventy-five relatives from several
places in Michigan, Ohio and Indi-
ana, and through his love for his
relatives he did all in his power to
make the reunion a success and all
praise was given him for the sue
cessful and enjoyable day, little
thinking on seeing him so happy
that day, that he would be with them
only one month longer Mr.. Manley,
who was son of John and Gather
inc Manley of Lansing, both now de-
ceased, has always resided at Lam
sing. The deceased has always lived
an honorable and upright life and is
most highly respected by al who
knew him. Beside his wife and
1aupbtor ba Iao,-ae a host &c rala
tives and friends TO mourn the loss
of a true and loving husband, rela-
tive and friend. Mrs. Carts and son
who had been at Lansing visiting her
brother, arrived home two weeks ago
leaving him as we'll as usual. Mrs.
Carts, who is in i'll health, was I'M
able TO attend the funeral which was
held Wednesday. September %. Rel
atives who went to attend the funer-
al were Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Manley,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Manley and
son, Melvin, Mr. and Mrs. David
Manley and children, Mr. and Mrs.
Claude Manley and children, Mrs.
Blanche Manley and daughter, Ella
Ryan Schnepp, David Marlin, ST.,
Charles Marlin and daughter, and
friend, Hans Findsen.
Lester Sharr of Yarrow. Mo, came
Thursday TO make an extended Wis
1t at the home of his cousin, Mrs.
David Manley.
Bert Merlin and wife and Bert
Cook and wife Of Lansing and Mrs.
Pearl Powell of Lincoln, Neb. were
Sunday visitors at the home of Mrs.
Blanche Manley and son. David Man
ley.
Bert Taft and family were Sunday
visitors at the home Of his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. John Taft. and sister,
Mrs Dewitt Murtaugh.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Manley and
Mrs Blanche Manley were in River
dale Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Carts enter
tanned over the week end their
daughters, Mrs. Fred Wade, hus-
band and children Of Alma, and Mrs
Grant Woodman, husband and son Of
Centerville.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-30

Lloyd Mann lost his barn, corn-crib
hog house etc, by fire Sunday morn
ing, the buildings being burned to the
ground. They had just finished
thrashing beans. Due to a high
wind, it was feared for time that
the house would also burn.
Alfred Eichorn and wife enter
tanned company from Ithaca and St
Louis Sunday.
The Mission Circle meets with
Mrs. Mizer Friday afternoon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-30
EMERSON
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIiIIIIIIIlIIIIIn

A. S. Maurer and wife spent Sun
day in Lansing with relatives. Mrs.
Maurer's mother, Mrs. Clark, re-
turned with them
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-30

Money spent with US buys not only
good coal but satisfaction and reli-
ability as well. Brown-Ward Co.,
phone 27.-60tf.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-09-30

Born TO Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Louden-
sluger a girl, Friday evening.
w. Soule and his brother, Clay,
and their families, spent Sunday in
Ithaca with relatives.
b. Graham and family spent Sun
day at the Melvin Anderson home.