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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
JUDGE SPENDS DAY
HEARING ARGUMENTS
Also Hands Down Opinions In
Several Cases.

Judge Woods spent today hear.
ing arguments on demurrers and
motions He aiso handed down opin.
ions In several cases and entered a
number of orders.
In the case of p. w. Letter aga
inst the American LaFrance Fire
Engine Company John T. Wolford,
treasurer OF the City OF Martins.
burg, appeared and filed the city's
answe:.
Certificates for permission to car
~ reviewers were filed by John f..
Wagner and Reeves Hill.
A decree of reference was enter
cd in the cause Of Rose Nagley
against John A. Nagley.
Similar orders were entered in
the cases of Hugh NJ. Miller aga
inst Verma f. Miller. Margaret
V. Gather against Oscar c. Gather
and John W. Ford against Clara p
FORD.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
ARGUE Stuff CASE
before U. S. COURT
snii- Suffs Contend That Ohio
Ratification Not Effective.
(gY ln.ornational News serviee.l

(By International News Serviee.)
Washington, April 22.-Counsel
, 'ur the National Woman's party to-
day argued before the United
yate5 supreme Court in the case
esting ratification of the suffrage
amendment by Ohio, that to permit
referendum upon the ratification
by the legislature of the federal
amendment is 10 substitute the
choice OF state for the choice OF
congress e. spite of the intentions
Of those who framed and adopted
the constitution.
1t is coatended that ratification
By Ohio is not effective because the
question was not submitted to a
referendum.
The Woman's party counsel In
cludes George Wharton Pepper,
William Draper Lewis, former dean
of the University of Pennsylvania
law school. and Shipper Lewis, all
of Philadelphia.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
PRISONERS PLAN
TO BREAK JAIL
BUT ARE CAUGHT
Tailor Miller Discovers Plan
In Nick OF Time. y

A carefully laid plain TO break Jail
was discovered by Milton S. Miller.
county jailer, this morning just in
the nick of time to prevent such an
occurrence. Mr.. Miller had let the
prisoners out of their cells into the
corridor to wash. Shortly after
ward when he began TO examine the
cell doors he discovered the locks
would not respond to the keys. One
lock had to be removed before the
wires could be taken from it.
An investigation started at once,
and it was soon discovered that
not only the locks had been tam
pered with, but an inside rear door
had been entirely removed from its
hinges. Further investigation show
ed that several weights had been
taken from the windows.
It is evident that the prisoners
had planned to assault Mr.. Miller
with one of the window weights.
seize the door removed from the
cell. smash window and effect their
escape before their actions would be
discovered. AT least that is the
prevailing opinion.
Mr.. Miller proceeded at once to
lock up the prisoners in their cells,
where they will remain until they
are either taken to court as wit
nesses or to be sentenced or trans
ferred TO the state penitentiary at
Moundsville.
In the jail are some hardened
criminals. Tuesday morning +. w.
Athey, Jr., arrived from Mounds
vile, with James Cody, Damon Har-
dy, Randolph Wore and "Tulu"
Flynn, who are serving sentences.
The other prisoners are Foreman
Goodwin, alias Paul Frazier, who
on yesterday pleaded guilty to the
theft of clothing; Charles w. Jen-
kins. who also entered plea of
guilty to completely in the Geyer
burglary; Marshal Alabaugh. who is
awaiting trial, and Runkles a fed
eral prisoner.
Who is guilty of the offense is
not definitely known, but the au-
thorities have some excellent clues.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
RECEPTION TO PASTOR.

All members and friends of Trim
ity NJ. f. Church South are invited
to attend a reception for our New
Pastor, Rev. j. r. Jacobs and fam
lily, Friday night, April %, in the
Lecture room of the church at
o'clock p. m.
Fine talks, snappy music, excell-
ent refreshments. and good time
in general. Come.
422 Up 1t pd
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
STANDARD LIME &
STONE COMPANY
OFFICES ROBBED
Entrance Effected Through
Window-LittIe Money
Taken.

The offices OF the Standard LlBle
and Stone Company's quarry, near
the Big Springs, was paid visit
last night by thief, but his trip
did not profit him very much. How
ever, the suite of offices were com.
pletely ransacked, and the furniture
in general scattered about the prem
isea-
Entrance was effected by break
ing open the shutters at window,
and then chisel, about 3'S Of an
inch in Width was used to Jimmy"
the window, with the result that
entrance was comparatively easy.
Once on the inside the desks,
cases, etc, were gone through, but
IL the thief was looking for money
he was disappointed because the
company does not keep any there
All payments are made by check. II
any money were taken, 1t was stat.
cd today, it was a very small sum
perhaps not moro than one or
two dollars.
Allen u. Noll. prosecuting attor.i
ney, was notified at 6.45 o'clock
'HlS Ahoi Ihhtv Ill aNNphAPoihVA ~
Lee Lewis, constable. and r. A..
Brown, OF the state constabulary.l
went to the scene at once. They
made thorough investigation Of
the premises. At the window WHERE
the thief entered, was found large
finger print, which leads to the bes
lief that the Job was done by one
man.
A small box, which contained the
money when any Is kept. was taken.
1t was found short distance from
the Offices In the direction OF the
city The officers believe the guilty
party. after completing his work.
came to the city. Several small ars
ticles of minor Importance we're re-
ported to have been taken.
1t is not definitely known what
was taken. When the officers werO
there, az the Office clerk, S. o. Ro&.
ers, had not arrived. However, to-
day complete inventory Is being
made and it will be definitely
known just what was taken. 49,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
Mr.. irwin MAKES
GOOD IMPRESSION
ON YOUNG STUDENTS
Delivers Talks At High School
And Business College.

Mr.. Pryor Irwin, who Is In the
city conducting an institute for the
retail merchants. gave an interest
ing address to the students OF the
Martinsburg Business College upon
tho requirements necessary for the
boy and girl preparing for a bust
ness career. He made 1t quite clear
to them that accuracy and an In
terest in their work were essential
to success.
After Mr.. TWINS departure, the
students commented upon the ques-
lions he had presented to them and
showed that they had been given
something worth remembering.
Speaks At High School
Mr.. Irwin pronounces the boys
and girls of the Martinsburg High
School about the keenest and ap'
preeiative set of pupils that he has
met up with. This morning he de.
livered brief lecture at the High
school on Your Business" In
which he outlined the possibilities
within the grasp of every boy and
girl The interest manifested by the
young people was easily felt by the
speaker and it can be presumed
that his counsel will produce re-
suits In these coming citizens.
Spoke On Advertising
Last night at the institute held in
the High School auditorium the lee
turer spoke to very attentive aud
fence in regard to the power Of ju.
dicious advertising, which in this
day of keen competition is a poten-
tial factor in the success OF alert
and aggressive merchant. At the
close of the lecture the speaker
gave each one present 4 copy of his
admirable treatise on retail ad-
vertising.
There will be no institute tonight
owing to this being pay day, but
two sessions will be held Friday
night. one at 730 O'Clock, primar-
lily for employees, and another at
S,15 more particularly for manag-
ers. However, all are invited to
both lectures.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
CARRANzA OPENING
0VERTURES LOOKING
TOWARD COMPROMISE
Dispatches ENJOYS To Borders
OF Revolving State.
BY International News Service,

10Y IHkEIf1dkIOIldi VIEWS ScINtSG.t
Washington, April 22.-President
Garranza has opened overtures for
pourparliers with officials of the re-
Voting state of Sonora, with view
% a possible compromise, according
to a statement made today by Gen
eral Salvador Alvarado, representa-
tive of Sonora here.
General Alvarado declared that
Ignacio Pesqutera and Roberto Pes
quiera yesterday passed through
San Antonio from Mexico City en-
route to the Sonora border where
they Will meet Gustavo Espinosa
Mireless, governor of the state of
Goahuila, to attempt to arrange for
pourparliers with officials of Son
ora.
The Carranza government has au.
thorized political concessions for
the revolutionists of Sonora, General
Alvarado declared he is informed.
Preparations for the declaring of
martial law in Mexico have been
made by President Carranza, AL
varado stated. He said he had ad-
vices that Carranza has asked the
permanent committees of the Mexi.
can congress to suspend the con-
stitutional guarantees before estab.
fishing martial law.
A strict censorship of mails and
telegraphs has been established and
an embargo placed on American
newspapers in Mexico, Alyarado de-
clared.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
THROWS CHILDREN J !.
FROM THE WINDOW
Mother Also Drops To Safety
AtFrederiCk.

Two children were thrown out OF
a secondstory window from the
home OF Mrs. Frances Zeigler, South
Carroll street, Frederick, Md, into
the arms of a colored man when an
early morning fire shut of escape
down the stairway. Mrs. Zeigler
likewise climbed through the win.
dow and dropped into the arms OF
spectators.
Three homes were entirely de-
stroyed by fire which ia believed
to have been OF incendiary origin.
The occupants were forced to fies
scantily clad. The contents OF the
houses were destroyed. The dwel.
lings were occupied by Mrs. Ziegs
Ter and Mrs. Susan Yong. Mn
Ziegler's mother. Mrs. Young safn
that about midnight she heard
refolver shot in the rear of her
homo and believes that she heard
some one moving about in the yard.
At four o'clock the two families
were awakened to find their homes
in smoke and uames filled. Fire.
men worked for two hours befoIe
the blaze was gottend under cor.
troll. X,
The Mountain City Minis, a few
hundred yards distant. was at
times menaced by the flames. The
loss, yet nestimated, Is partly COW
cred by insurance
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
A. F. OF L. MEETS
NEXT IN CANADA

The fourth annual convention of
he American Federation Of Labor
will lie held at Montreal. Canada,
beginning June 7. It was announc.
I'd this week al the headquarters Of
the federation in Washington.
Among the subjects with which
the convention will deal the annou4
cement enumerated the organ e
lion OF the yet unorganiged We .
ers; to defend and maintain by e..
cry honorable means in our power
the right to organize for our com
mon advancement. to assert any
risk the equal rights before the law
OF all workers with all other citi-
zens 10 the danger which threatens
to curb and take away their guar
anteed rights and freedom.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
GREEKS AND TURKS
BITTERLY FIGHTING
THRUOUT ANTOL!A
Nationalist Attack Town
Where Greeks EntrenCh.
(sy International News service,)

k6N lHICTHdkiOfIdt tNSWe SSA NiS1st
Constantinople, April 22.-News
of battle between the Turkish ma
tionalists and Greeks at Ort Kenni
was received here today. The fight
ing started when the nationalists
began bombardment OF the town.
The Greek population dug trenches
and returned the fire.
Five of the defenders attempted
to break through the Turkish lines
to reach lsmid. but three of them
were killed The two survivors were
successful.
Mustapha Renal Pasha leader of
the .nationalists in Anatolia has
summoned the nationalist parlia-
ment to meet at Angora on April 81.
He has issued a proclamation for
hiding his followers to modest
Christians
Although a French column has re-
lieved the beleaguered Americans
and Armenians at Aintab, the situa-
ton there Is still reported critical.
Strong ands of Turks are still ac-
tive in the neighborhood.
A delegation from Azerbaijan is
reported to have left Baku for Mos
cow to negotiate peace with the
Russian soviet government The
delegates are said to be ready to
offer the Russians large stores of
petrol and naptha from the Cauca-
sus oil fields.
(The new state of Azerbaijan en-
braces part of Persia, Armenia and
Russia. according to boundaries
proclaied by It's government)
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
CLERK COUNTY COURT.

l am a candidate 70 rthe office OF
the Clerk Of the County Court OF
Berkeley county, subject to the &C
ton of the voters at the primary
election on May 25. 1920.
would appreciate and solicit the
support of all Democrats in the
county, and if nominated and elect
ed will fill the office looking TO the
best interests Of Berkeley county's
business and in a business way.
OSCAR B. MILLER.
4-20 1p Ct ron. Ct
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
OHIO TO WELCOME
"PUSSYFOOT" HOME

WesterVille. Ohio, citizens VIII
welcome William f. (Pussyfoot)
Johnson, prohibition worker, home
Saturday afternoon. Johnson, who
will reach New York from Liver
pool Thursday, will be met at New
ark, Ohio. Saturday by an automo-
bile delegation Of his fellow towns
men and representatives OF secret
orders ard church organizations of
which he Is member. He will 90
to Columbus where he will be met
by state and city officials and be
given a public reception. From Co
lumbus he will be escorted to West
ervilie for an informal reception.
saturday will be a holiday in West
erville.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
WASHINGTON MECCA
or LOCAL BAPTiSTS

West Virginia Baptists and those
Of the Southern States, comprising
The Southern Baptist Convention
are locking forward with great an
ticipation 10 the seventy-fifth an
nual session OF that body, which
viii be held at Washington, May
1.2I7 This is the first time in many
years that this great body repre-
senting denomination, has been held
In close proximity to this state,
and it will be marked by one OF the
largest attendances in years,
Rev. DR.. w. c. Taylor, pastor of
First Baptist; Rev. Il. w. Grizzard,
pastor OF Second Baptist, and a
large delegation of local Baptists
will attend the convention.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
LIFE or SW|TCHMAN
IS PROLONGED BY
AN EIGKT-K0UR DAY
Chief OF SWitchmen's Union
Presents Figures.
tBy international News service.)

Washington, April 22.-The eight
hour day instituted while the rail-
roads were under government con
troll have prolonged the lives of the
switchmen, S. w. Heberling, head
OF the switchmen's union of North
America, told the railroad labor
board today. He declared that the
switchmen's occupation is the most
hazardous in the railroad industry.
The average industrial life of the
switchmen he said was only seven
years and that rs per cent died
from pneumonia.
In 1915 and 1916" he said zone
out of every four yard foremen was
either killed or injured and one
out Of every four in 1.400 switch
men was either injured or killed. In
1918, while the eight-hour law
started by the government, was in
effect, one out OF every IL foremen
vas either killed or injured, and
one out of every four in $4,000
was either killed or injured. and
killed. showing that the shorter
working hours helped to prolong
the industrial life of men engaged
In this occupation"
Heberling declared that the pur
chasing value of a dollar had shrunk
since 1913 to 43 cents.
When the switchmen was MAX
ing $3.50 day" he said. at took
only one days pay TO buy pair of
shoes. Now it takes two days pay
or SO to pay for the same quality
Of shoes.
Switchmen Obstinate
Chicago, April 22.--Another effort
% induce the striking switchmen
in the Chicago district to return to
Y ork and submit their demands to
tia new labor board at Washing
ton will be made today. John Cru
nau, leader OF the strikers. was
rushed to Chicago from his cell In a
Joiiet Jail on his promise to call
meeting OF the strikers and appeal
10 them TO abandon the strike.
The strike collapsed still more
today, the strikers returning TO
their Jobs in greater numbers ac-
cording 10 claims of the railroad
managers.
Sympathetic Strike
Washington. April GA general
sympathetic strike of transporta-
ton workers in New York and New
Jersey il the OUTLAW" strikers are
not reinstated with full seniority,
was predicted today by Frank Boil
and, head of committee Of New
York and New Jersey strikers Who
came here to appear to The railroad
labor board.
Boland said that a strike VIII be
called today in the Long Island
power house and the service sta
ton at 3lst street New York City.
Thirteen Ney Jersey towns are now
tied up by transportation, he de-
clared.
Agreement OF the strikers TO re
turn to work was upset by the re-
fusal of the railroads to reinstate
the men, Boland said.
Jersey Men Stay Out
Jersey City, N. j., April 90
Striking railroad workers on New
Jersey roads at a mass meeting
here this afternoon again voted
against returning to work until
their demands for an adjustment oe
their grievances is met by the rail
road labor board. The men voted
to remain on
strike until they receive some as
surances that their case will be
taken up.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
SUPREME COUNCIL.
UNABLE TO AGREE
MiIlerand Opposes Increase
OF Army Asked BY
Germany.
(By international News service.)

Paris, April 22.-The interallied
supreme council at San Reno is I'M
able to agree upon unified attitude
toward Germany. and the confer
; ence probably will break up on Sat
urday. according to newspaper
( dispatch from San Reno today.
Opposes Army Request.
San Reno, April 22.-Premier
Millerand today strongly opposed
Germany's request to be allowed to
increase her army to 100000 men
when the military features of the
German situation were taken up for
discussion by the Supreme Council.
Diillerand takes the stand that
while the government may be will
ing to disarm and carry out the
military measures of the treaty. it
Cannot cope with the German mill
tarsSts clique.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
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 Der.
kelley in the State of West Virginia
must comply with the Weights and
Measure Law. Section 81, Chapter
16, as amended by the Legislature
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.
j. D. McCune,
Sealer of w. & Ms,
Y Berkeley County, w. Va
Il Up April is and %
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
GOES BACK RICH

A score OF years ago Martin Wat.
son left Waynesboro where he was
a carpenter In the Geiser company
shops. He went TO Keyser, and
bought lot OF timberland. Coal
vas found under the land and Mr..
Watson IS now mining 1000 tons Of
fine coal day, which he sells at
"a ton at the mine. He is now Wis.,
itng in Waynesboro.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
SECRETARY COLBY
SEES PRESIDENT

Washington, April 22.-Secretary
Of State Colby called at the white
house today and held long confer
erce with Secretary TIlnallty.
When asked whether the presi-
dent would send a note on the
Turkish and Adrfatic questions to
the San Reno conference Secretary
Colby replied 'Fht has not taken form
yet"
There was no indication as to
whether the reported note from the
San Reno conference has been re-
eeiYed here.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
CoLoRED GIRL DIES.

Genevieve, daughter of Sam
uel Osberry, POI North Charles
street, died shortly after o'clock
Wednesday night at the City Hos
pital. She was about Is years of
age and is survived by her mother
and three sisters, Viola, Naomi and
Fannie.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
/. w. w. STRIKERS
BATTLE POLICE
lsy International News Service y


Butte Montana, April s2.-~Four-
teen striking miners, alleged to be
members OF the l. w, w, and one
policeman were shot late Wednes.
day in a gun battle fought between
the strikers and guards who were
escorting workers to the Never
Eweat mine, on the Anaconda road
near Buttee.
Three of the STRIKERS. who were
wounded may die. II was reported
today.
As the result OF the shooting. the
detectives have been much aroused
and a general uprising among them,
which may necessitate the calling
out of the militia, Is feared.
The guards fired on the strikers,
it is said. when some one fired a
shot at them from a rooming house.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
HAGERSTOWN'S
INCREASE BIG

by International News ScrVice)
Washington. April 22.-Prelimin-
ary population figures were an
nounced today by the census bureau
as follows: Hagerstown, Nd 1920,
9S,O29 increase since 1910 11,522;
or Cos per cent.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
EXPERT HoRTicuLTuRlsTs.

DIT. n. ]. Giddings and Prof. l..
B. Hill, of the West Virginia Ex-
pertinent Station. West Virginia
University, were in town planning
for some busting and spraying ex-
periments to be made in county or
chards. State Entomologist Rumsey
is expected here within the next
few days.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
CANDIDATES FILE

Lee LOWS, candidate Tor The
Democratic nomination for con
stable of Martinsburg district, and
John II. Mcbride, candidate for the
Republican nomination for justice
Of the peace of Gerrardstown dis
trict. have filed their announce
ments with Circuit Clerk L. Dew
Gnrhardt
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
TO STOP AT "PlLLARSp

Vice President Marshall and wife
and Bishop w. N. Bell and wife,
VINO are 10 be here for the Second
United Brethren corner stone lay.
ing ceremony on May %, will be
entertained by U. S. District At
torne, md Mrs, S. ". Walker, at
their .ome, "The Pillars" in Rose
mont
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
CHARGED WITH THEFT.

Constable George Anderson went
back of Jones Spring this morning
and arrested Jacob Shipper. charged
with the theft of and sale of a BIZ
cycle that belonged to County Clerk
Hobbs son. Shipper claims he
bought the wheel from an Italian.
He WAS placed in Jail and Will be
given hearing before Justice
Smith.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
OYSTER SUPPER

The ladies of Bethany Presbyter.
ian Church will hold an oyster sup
per at the home Of Arthur Barley,
-Four Mile Woods on Friday even
ing, April %. Mr. 0. NJ. Ramsey
will entertain you while you eat by
music on the Columbia Grafanola.
All invited. 20 LIP st
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
HUN BALTIC TROOPS
ARMING THE WORKERS

Ber!in, April 22.-Baltic troops IN
Pomerania, which Is now the revo-
lutionary storm center in Germany,
are returning their guns for istribu-
ton among the farm workers and
laborers, said a dispatch from Starl-
sund today. 1t IS reported that the
Pomeranisn farm and factory work
ers are ready for instant mobiliza-
tim
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-22
READY EOR ACTION.

The Publicity Committee Of the
Chamber Of Commerce held its first
meeting Wednesday afternoon and
launched plans for an aggressive
campaign of publicity. Mr.. Leon II.
Ware is chairman with Messrs. A.
Zimmerman, Jr., Roy A. Harrison.
Reuben Fine and d. ii. Rodgers as
his cnmmittnp