davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-06

Their is more Catarra n this sec
tion Of Tie country than all other
diseases put together, and for years
It was supposed to be iHcura Bile.
Doctors prescribed local remedies
and by constantly failing to cure
with local treatment, pronounced It
ineurable Catarrh is a local disease
greatly Influenced by constitutional
conditions and therefore require
constitutional treatment Halls Ca
tarrh Medic cine. manufactured " T.
J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio, IS a
constitutional remedy, Is taken in
tenally and acts thru the B.ood on
the Mucous Surfaces Of the system.
One Hundred Dollars reward IS Of
ferad fer any case that Halls Ca
tarrh Medicine falls TO cure Send
for circulars and testimonials.
F. J. CHENEY &, co. Toledo. d
Sold by Druggists, 15c.
Halls Family pills for coHsti
ton.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-06
STATES FUND Low
IN ONE PARTICULAR

The deficit OF $175,223.24 in TIN
s.ate iuud general revenue in TIL
state treasury on Dec l. had oeen
re ,uced at the close Of the month
to deficit of S22.130.72, according
to tho report Of Treasurer W. S.
Johnson, showing conditions on De
cember 81. t. ough to accomplish
that the sum Of 100000 was trans.
ierred to that fund from the state
road fund and receipts for the
month were s2S1.675.34. The dis
butsements for the month were
S52S 4S2,S1. The actual deficit OF the
state fund, therefore, was s422,l30.-
y on December 81
The Virginia debt sinking f0ld
out Of which q payment OF $675, 900
was due January l, but which was
not paid because Of The alleged fail
ure OF Virginia 10 meet one of the
conditions II the debt settlement.
showed a balance on December i
OF SS6i9S.
The other state funds showed bal
arces, as follows: state fund-spe-
cial revenue. $364,22427; state
fund-moneys belonging 10 coun-
ties. districts and municipalities,
S48,l146S; general school fund
s774586.57; the school fund $4,000
state road fund, $37Ol617.63: and
wc-knen's compensation fund. s119
1858 cash and Investments amour.
ting to So 2l090o.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-06
DR.. DUFF RECEIVERS
FROM INFECTED ARM

DR.. ]. A Duff, resident surgeon
at the Kings Daughters hospital,
has returned from Baltimore. Con-
trary TO enjoying the holiday fes-
tivities at home, DR.. Duff was oblig-
ed to remain for some days IN the
Franklin Square Hospital, where he
underwent an operation for an in
fected arm: Prior to entering the
world war DR.. Duff was connected
with Franklin Square for quite a
while. The recent operation was
not of a serious character and the
patient already has resumed his du,
ties at the Kings Daughter.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-06
6-FQOT LAWYER LOOK
ED LIKE PUMPKIN

81 vas often doubled up with
pains in my stomach and was vel.
low as pumpkin before taking
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, which
10 years ago saved my life. NJ
friends had given up all hopes Of
my recovery, as the best doctors
did not help me. Am enjoying the
best OF health now" 1t is a simple,
harmless preparation that removes
the catarrhal mucus from the in
testinal tract and allays the inflam-
nation which causes practically all
stomach, liver and intestinal all
ments, including appendicitis. One
dose will convince or money re-
funded. Gilbert's Drug Store ard
druggists everywhere. 1t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-06
REALLY WANT TO
BREAK THAT COLD?
You lose no time when you
use DR.. Bells Pine
Tar-HOney

r OOSEN that hard-packed phlegm.
Ease that labored breathing.
~ Allay that distressing infamma-
ton. Get rid of that hoarseness, that
constant coughing, that irritating
throat-tictle. Freedom from these
unpleasant things IS what DR.. Bells
Pine Tar Honey helps promote.
And it is safe for anybody from
Riddles to grandma. Its ingredients
are noted for their healing, antiseptic
properties. Thousands of users would
never consider a substitute. Econom-
ical. A lottle in your medicine cabinet
is playing safe. SOC, 60c., $1.20.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-06
YOU CAN'T FOOL THE MOTHERS

No one remedy would stand as a
lead for so many years as has Fol-
be depended upon TO relieve coughs,
ey's Honey and Tar IL it could not
Gods and Group. It heals and
sooths, eases hoarseness stops that
coughing that strains the whole
body and breaks colds and coughs.
Children like It. Contains no opiates
Sold Everywhere. I'm
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-06
He FEELS LIKE A NEW MAN

Rheumatic 4aifIs, baokaehe, pains
In sides, sore muscles. stiff joints
or an always tired" leeling are US
ually symptoms of disorderod kid
neys, W. ", Wells, Toquin, Mich.
writes: 4 am on my feet most of
the time and get tired. But after
taking Foley Kidner pills fee, Ike
new man" Prompt in action.
Sol5 EvcrvWnara I'm
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-06

Inwood sport5men have enjoyed
two fox hunts recently. Christmas
eve, while DR.. LeFevre, Harry Lex
Fevre, Albert Mason and Perry
THggs were riding to the hounds,
they chased Sir Reynard for i've
hours before the bush was secured.
Last Wednesday another fox was
chased and captured. Nine hounds
were used in each chase.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-06
NOT WELl-NOT SICK

When the kidneys fail 10 cleanse
ne blood Of impurities the whole
system IS affected. The result may
be half-sick condition-not well
enough to work, not sick enough for
bed .eImatic pains, backache
lomenes Foley Kidney pills heal
and strengthen disordered Kidneys
and help them do their work.
Sold Everywhere. I'm
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-29
REESTABLISH
OLD BOARDS
Leaders OF Railway Unions Ask Tnat
Adjustment Committees be EN-
powered to Continue at
Work.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service.l ]
CHICAGO, Nov. 29.-Unable TO
reach an agreement with railroad own
ers regarding appointment Of boards
to interpret national agreements en-
tered into between the government
and railroad employees shortly before
the roads were, returned to their own
ers, leaders of rail unions appeared
before the United States railroad la
Dor board today in an effort to have
old boards re-established.
Headed by Bert Nj. Jewell, presi-
dent Of the railway employees depart
ment Of the American Federation of
Labor, the labor chiefs planned to ask
that national adjustment boards one,
two and three, now passing ON griev-
ances Of old agreements, be empow-
cred to interpret the new agreements.
The new national agreements were
made following many months of CON
fercnces and detailed work between
union and government officials. I'm
der the Esch Cummins law the agree
ments were made binding on the rail
road owners They were to be inter-
preted by boards agreed upon by both
sides.
At Offices Of the labor board it was
said members would be unable to
make apv statement until the mat
ter had been considered.
Whether the board has the power
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-29
REPEAL EXCESS PROFITS TAX MEASURE
Short Term Converting Week From Today
May be Too Brief for Complete Revision @
of Revenue Laws of Nation

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29-President
Wilson, in his forthcoming message
to congress, may ask for immediate
revision of the revenue laws, despite
the decision Of republican leaders to
postpone action on this matter until
after March 4, 1t was Indicated at the
white house today.
White house officials stated that
the president would sign any bill
making wise revision of the revenue
laws, and it was also pointed out that
the president has twice before rec.
commended revision of the tax laws.
Congress failed to act on either
suggestion.
Republican leaders in the house
and senate believe that the short ses-
sion Of congress, opening week
from today, is too brief for complete
revision Of the tax laws, and they are
disinclined to undertake a piecemeal
revision at this time.
AS reflected in the statements OF
Secretary of the Treasury Houston,
the president believes in redistribu-
ton of taxes, rather than any attempt
to lower them He is also understood
to hold that the excess profits tax,
while acceptable as war measure,
should now be repealed.
It was also indicated at the white
house that some amendments to the
tariff law might not be opposed by
the president, although it was not
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-29
Lords Day Alliance Advocate
Bill in Congress Putting
Lid on Sunday
Travel.
SHUT OFF NEWSPAPERS
Would Provide Fine Of $500 to $4,000
and Six Months in Prison for
Violation 6f Man
dates.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-Abolition of
interstate railway traffic on Sunday
would be brought about II legislation
urged by the Lords Day Alliance
were enacted, according to informa-
tion obtained here today.
Reformers who are seeking strict
Sabbath laws were here today advo-
eating Introduction of bill in con-
gress which would make it illegal to
operate any train in interstate COM
merce Of any kind on Sunday; close
every government agency, including
postoffices, on Sunday, abolish Sun
day newspapers and provide fine OF
$500 to $4,000 and six months inn
prisonment for violation Of any of
these mandates.
In his sermon yesterday, the Rev.
William T. Manning, rector Of Trinity
church, opposed the idea of "puri-
tanicap' Sunday. He said much OF
the present laxity in observing the
Sabbath was the result Of reaction
from the excessive severity of earlier
generations. He declared the church
should encourage wholesome recrea-
tions on Sunday.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-29
SIXTY SHOT
BEFORE DAWNt
Coarntcr RevoIutionists Taken Out OF
Russian Jails and Executed,
While Traitoress Is Found
Stranded.

MOSCOW. Nov. 2S.-Sixty counter
revolutionists were taken out ini
small patches at several prisons here
Just before dawn and shot.
At abogt the same time the body
of Mile Hoeltzer, beautiful dancer,
who betrayed them, was found in a
gutter in q deserted street. She had
been strangled.
Mlle. Hoeltzer had been a faVorite
here for some weeks. She was popu-
lar with all classes. After her regu-
lar stage appearance. she would fire.
quently leap to table top ar gath-t
ering of friends and darce for thetsi
benefit.
In this way, il is believed, she
gained the confidence of an orsani- /
zation of counter revolutionaries and
learned of their plans for revolt.
Squads of troops during the night
rounded up the guilty men and won'-
en-. They were hurriedly tried and
sentenced.
Mile. Hoe1tzer, it is thought, must
have been lured from her apartments
by friends of the condemned plotters,
who knew the hour of their execu-
ton.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-29
DO YOU KNOW

l. That in the present
course Of study in the Keo-
kuk high school there is no
place given for the syste-
matte training Of all the boys
and girls in physical educa-
ton?
Q. That progressive school
systems are coming to re-
quire a certain minimum
amount Of physical training
on the part of all boys and
girls?
3. That it is not enough
that this be afforded by GER
tain outside agencies, it is
the responsibility Of the
school?
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-29
WAS PEACH KING
SLAIN BY Wife,.
Left $3,00o,0OO Estate Which
Widow Took Control Of,
Then Married
Doctor.
WILL HAS TURNED UP
Sister Of Dead Man Received Through
Mail Will Showing Disposition
Of His Great
Wealth.
WILL HAS TURNED UP

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
MACON, Ca, Nov. Detectives
were working today on g web Of cir
cumstantial evidence in an effort to
firmly enmesh Mrs. F. Eugene Elmer
in the alleged murder of her former
husband, Fred D. Shepard, millionaire
Georgia peach king.
Mrs. Elmer has already been
charged with the killing. Ernest
Hopson, her son by former mar
riage, and Mrs. lone Henry, a sister,
were also held on the same charge.
1t is alleged that Mrs. Elmer, with
the connivance Of the others arrested
in the case, killed Shepard--when he
was her husband-by giving him BIZ
chloride of mercury, and that she
concealed his will, under which the
bulk of his s3,O00,Oo0, estate went to
his relatives. She took control of
the estate herself and later married
Dr.. Elmer.
Some time later, Mrs Alice Gran
dali, sister of the dead man, received
anonymously, through the mails, 9
wifi made out by Shepard SOME time
before his death. This will cut his
wife off with $4,000 and an income
OF 500 month, and left the bulk
of his millions to his sister and his
son.
Receipt Of this will under such
mysterious circumstances, coupled
with the fact that his widow had
taken over the estate and had mar
ried another man. aroused suspicious.
and Shepard's body was exhumed and
examined for evidence of murder The
examination of the body-which was
exhumed twice-reyealed lnmistak-
able traces Of bichloride of mercury
poison, in the, opinion Of State Chem
list Everhart. DR.. Funk, a patholo-
gist, issued supplementary state
ment asserting large quantities OF
bichloride of mercury had been ad-
mfnistered to Shepard through the
mouth.
Arrest of the widow-now Mrs.
Eamer-her son and her sister fol-
lowed
Upon being placed in a hospital
cell here, Mrs. Elmer declared she
was being prosecuted. Hundreds OF
visitors called ct the Jail to see her,
the buildings being surrounded by
crowds at times. Many gifts of flow
ers and fruit were sent by sympa-
thizers.
In another cell sat Mrs. lone
Henry, a sister, also held for the al
legged murder She is a strikingiy
beautiful woman and remained abso,
futely composed, talking freely about
the case. She said as far as she was
concerned there was no mystery
about the viii which Mrs. Elmer is
supposed to have hidden.
She also, without betrayins any
emotion, described the dying days OF
Fred Shepard. the murdered man.
Mrs. Henry declared Shepard was
"day and night drinker."
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-29

stated definitely what these werai
The republican leaders also have in-l
dicated their intention of holding upl
tariff action until after Wilson's rel
tirement from the white house.
The writing of Wilson's message isl
proceeding, but it is not yet COM
plete. several important phases still
remaining to be finished. +
Secretary Tumuity and the presi-
dent conferred concerning his mes
sage today.
Whether the president would re-
submit the treaty, and whether he
would appear before congress IN per-
son with his message were not indi-
Gated.
Universal MllStxry Trzssang.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.--An at
tempt to revive the fight for uIriver-
sal military training may be made
sIring the special session Of congress-
to be called by President elect Hard
ing after March 4, it was learned
today
representative Kahn, California.
chairman of the house military com
mfttee. and other friends of univer-
sal military training, have little hope
of bringing their object before con-
gress before then, partly because
there would be insufficient time toI
act upon it and partly because 1t Isl
known majority of the present con-
gress is against it.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-29
MARTIAL LAW
IN COUNTY
Troops CHARTERED in Court House,
City Hall and Abandoned Hotel to
Prevent Any
Trouble.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
HUNTINGTON, w. Va. Nov. 20
Mingo county, the scene of numerous
bloody battles between striking coal
miners and mine guards, was under
martial law today, according to tele-
xtone reports from Williamson, West
Virginia.
Governor Cornwen asked for martial
law.
The troops are quartered in the
court house, the city hall and build
ing formerly used as hotel. Three
companies are billeted in Williamson.
The remainder were despatched to
the east and west with orders to es-
tablish headquarters posts at Kermit,
Chatteroy, Nolan and Matewan. Or
GERS to company and platoon COM
manders are secret.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-29
No Trace of BARGE.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
SEATTLE, Wash, Nov. 29.-Wash-
ington's coast line was being patroIl-
ed today on shore and off, for trace
of the missing lumber carrying barge
W. J. Pirrie, feared to have been lost
with eighteen persons aboard in last
Friday nights terrific storm.
w. r. Grace and company, owners
of the barge, and of the steamer San
ia Rita, which was towing the Pirrie,
announced today that two men in an
automobile left Clallam and two 9th
ers set out from Neah Bay yesterday
to search the coast and question the
Indians in the Quillayute country to
the south of Cape Johnson, off which
the Pirrie is thought to have gone
Gown. "
The Santa Rita, patrolling off the
coast, reported this morning that she
was unable to get close enough to
Cape Johnson to identify large quan-
tity of drifting lumber sighted there.
1t is said to be likely that this lumber
is that which the PirT1e was carrying.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-29
HER PRAYERS ~
NOT ANSWERED
Widow Found Exhausted on Grave Of
Husband Whose Resurrection
She Was Confident Could
Be Brought About.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
SYLVESTER, Georgia, Nov. 80
Confident that the resurrection of
her husband, dead four years, could
be brought about by the power of
prayer, Mrs. Robert Rouse prayed
beside his grave until she fell
exhausted across the mound, Sheriff
Sumner reported today.
Passersby saw Mrs. Rouse lying on
the grave and sent an alarm to the
sheriff's office.
So confident was she that her hus-
band would rise that she had brought
clothing for him to wear and tools to
open the grave.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-29
POLICE UNABLE TO COPE WITH GANGS
Arson Plot in London Disrupted by Officers
When Six Men Fled, Leaving Oil
Soaked Rags Behind.

by Webb Miller, United Press Stan
Correspondent
LONDON, Nov. 29.-DamAge done
Sim Fein's fiery attack on English
property was figured in millions of
ollars today.
Extra troops were assigned to
Liverpool where dock fires still
mouldered. Police and soldiers
nounted guard here following the al
host accidental breaking up of an ar
on plot in secluded lumber yard.
The Irish Office declared the situa-
ion was under control. The most des-
herate leaders have been captured, IT
.as announced, and evidence obtain
Id will lead to the arrest of others at
pnce.
One man was killed early today
when he was struck BY a piece OF
metal hurled almost a mile by an ex.
ploding generator in power house.
Three others were injured in the ex-
blosion.
Police hurried to investigate the 90
eurrence on the possibility that it
might be part of the alleged Sinn FeiA
blot.
The man killed was across the
Thames from the power house.
Soldiers aided today in extinguish-
Ing the last Of the fires along Liver
POOLS nine mile lice of docks. The
hire department found itself unable to
light all the fires at once and the
losses in buildings and supplies stored
lin them mounted into hundreds OF
thousands of pounds.
/ More evidence that the eleven fires
- &C.,. Is-, s~vsx,
Tered in scientific housebreaking in
|struments and bolt cutters left by the
Dire bugs.
Police expecting some such attacks,
were surprised when so many hres
broke out at once. Gangs of four and
five men, armed with their house
breaking tools crept along the dark
ened wharves Saturday night Gain
ing entrance to the buildings, they ig-
nited parafiin soaked sacks which they
tossed in amongst the inflammahle
goods stored there.
Within a few moments flames were
bursting through the long shed-like
buildings. The water of the harbor
was lighted by the red glare.
The gangs lodging and twisting
through the dancing shadows cast by
the flames were no easy prey for the
police. Instead they winged" some
of the officers. Several plicemen ex-
hibited holes in their clothing, 1ndl-
cations of their narrow escapes in
pursuing the men. Only three par
ticirants were know to have been cap
tured. y
In Bootle there were seven ware
houses afire at the same time Satur-
day night. There was much firing N
that district throughout the night, but
no INJURIES or deaths were reported.
One man was killed in Liverpool.
He was Daniel Ward. nineteen year
old boy who assisted police in sur
|prising one of the incendiary bands.
In London an arson plot was bellev-
led sdisrupted when policeman
stumbled across six men lettering in
1.-THE neighborhood of the Red Lion
market Upon being questioned the
|men fled, leaving behind rags soaked
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-29
RESPONSIBLE for Crime Wave.

lutte Pndress Leased Wire Service
DENVER. Colo, Nov. 2S.-Movies
and automobiles are largely response
BILE for the nationwide crime wave
which is sweeping the country, accord
ing to William A. Pinkerton, head of
the Pinkerton detective agency, who
left here last night for Salt Lake City.
''The showing of pictures of criminal
acts promotes criminality," ne Geclar-
ed. sSuch pictures should be prohibit
ted"
Most of the crimes committen Today
apparently gre Sonc by novices and
young boys. Pink.Ston stated.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-29
FOOD PRICES ARE LOWER
AND CLIMBING DOWNWARD

cents a pound Wholesale. he said.
This is the consumers inning. We
must all help it along" he said.
Westerfeld quoted the following
price reductions: Pork loin, now IS,
to II cents pound Wholesale, as
compared with Is to IS cents in 1914.
Pork chops, selling from so to 55
cents month ago, are now selling
for so cents. Butter, selling at So
cents, lost cents last week. Sugar.
80 cents a pound last spring, now
selling for 10 cents. Big bakers cut
the price of one-pound loayes OF
bread one cent here today.
City officials plan to question
bakers and restaurant owners this
week regarding prices for pies, cakes
and rolls.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-29
Solution Of Greek Problem.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.]
PARIS. France, Nov. 29.-A plan to
have former Premier Venizelos resume
his office in event King Constantine
returns to the throne, was mentioned
in newspapers here today as the pos
sible British solution OF the Greek
problem.
Should the Greek plebtscite favor
Prince George, no opposition Will be
shown by the allies. it was predicted.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-29
Bottom Has Fallen Out of
Market, Says Big Retail
Grocer.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
CHICAGO, Nov. 29.-Food prices
are slowly climbing down to nor
malcy," and within short time some
commodities should be quoted at their
1914 values, according to Sol Wester-
field big retail grocer here, today.
According to Westerfeld. the bot
tom has fallen out of the market. In
the last week pork has dropped 1e
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-29
Some Short and Snappy Items
Which Make News Wire
Sparkle,

limited Press Leased Wire Service j
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 29.-Dr.
Nm. McManu has discarded the
5hotgun in favor of the automobile
|or hunting. After missing them all
lay, he ran down a rabbit while driv-
hg home.
No Time for Matches.
ERIE, Pa. Nov. 20. Gasoline and
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-29

TO take any action is probiematical-
The agreements do not affect wages
only hours and conditions and cer-s
tain overtime work.