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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
FINE MEETING
BY ENDEAVORS

Those who failed to attend the
christian Endeavor meeting Sunday
night at Christ Reformed chapel
missed a rare treat. The topic was
Courtesy of Everyday Life and
he leader was Mr.. Lee G. Fowler
During evening Miss Margaret
Brown sang 20. Friend of Nine
and Miss Grace Mcdonald gave one
Of her famous readings entitled
THE Master is Coming" The chiof
address Of the evening was made
by Mr.. ]. R. Poland and the orches
trail music by Mr.. Bernard Grubb
riolin; Mrs. Grub, flute; Miss Nc
Farland, saxaphone, and Miss En-
ma Staley. piano, added greatly to
the singing and special numbers
were excellent
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
CAVALRY LADS
BACK IN TOWN

Lieut.. Catesby c. Jones and his
detail of cayalrymen, who spent
some time here some weeks ago
and have since performed similar
publicity work for army recruiting
at Wheeling and Clarksburg, return
ed this morning and 1t Is hoped by
all that they can remain in Martins
burg at least this week. In this
event Lieutenant Jones hopes to aid
in the Legion drive for members as
well as securing recruits for the
army, He Will secure some attract
i've moving pictures used In recruit
ing work and will try to bring in a
clever army quartette, as well as a
detachment from the Signal Corps,
Which will demonstrate that branch
Of the service.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
new BANK EFFECTS
ORGANIZATION At
TODAY'S MEETING
Fine Banking House To Be
Erected. 1t Is Said.

The first meeting of the stock
holders of the Shenandoah Valley
Bank and Trust Company was held
this afternoon in the circuit court
room, it being attended by about
was perhaps the most represents.
tive body of men ever assembled
there. Practically every walk Of lite
was represented, lawyers, doctors.
merchants. insurance men, farmers,
etc, being present.
The election OF a board of dirce-
tors consumed considerable time,
and OF the thirty-five names pre-
scented the following were chosen.
w II. Thomas. Charles Ruble, q.
L. Luttrell. J. X. Poland, G. b. Wilt
shire. Gilbert DeHaven, Stewart
Sherrard. J. c. McKown. John M.
Miller. John Thorn. d. Gold Miller.
L. Lyle Bentz, J. f. Hesse, 8. r.
Brown, A. f. Feltner, c. A. Miller
and John C. Lloyd.
Following the election of direc-
tors 1t was stated that an organiza-
ton would be perfected and officers
chosen but owing to the lateness Of
the hour it was impossible to get
the result of the election for today's
issue.
Judge Wilbur II. Thomas presld-
ed over the meeting and Attorney
u. H. Rodgers, was secretary:
Messrs. ]. G. McKown and ]. ".
Thrasher acted as tellers.
1t was stated that the first mat
ter. following the election of on
GERS. to come before the board OF
directors. would be that OF new
building It was also stated though
not officially. that Il movement IL
on foot to raze the old Matthaei
building. which was recently pur-
chased, and erect modern four
story building and that one man
has already asked for three floors.
c. l.. Harding, the Washington ar.
chitect, has looked aver the propo-
sition and says that the finest
banking house In the city can he
erected there This matter is expect
ed to be determined at an early
date
The new bank has capital
stock Of 100000 and surplus OF
$4,000.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
CONFERENCE WILL
BE HELD IN APRIL

A conference will be held March
30, 81 and April II, by the stats
board OF Children's guardians and the
heads of all the West Virginia hui
name institutions, for the purpose Of
discussing the problems of state we'll
fare work and for the formulation OF
a uniform policy of dealing with do
fgctiYes, delinquents and dependent
Among the state institutions to
represented at the conference will
the penitentiary, at Moundsville;
boys Industrial school, at Prui
town; the girls industrial home,
Salem; the chlldren's home, at E{
kins, an dthe three hospitals for thd
insane at Weston, Huntington andN
Spencer.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
MISS SITES AND
MR.. SPEROW WE'D

A very quiet but interesting we'd
ing today was that Of Miss Lillian
Sites, daughter Of DR.. and Mrs. ].
Mckee Sites, 300 West Burke
street, and Principal Wilson Por-
terrified Sperow, Of the Bunker Hill
schools. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
T. Sperow, OF West King street.
The ceremony took place at Il
O'Clock at the home of the attrac.
tive brides brother-in-law and
ister. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. r. Voris.
Wilton, Pa, and was performed by
Rev. Mr.. StanfeId, of the Methodist
Episcopal church, of Milton. Owing
to the recent death Of the brides
sister the wedding was a very quiet
affair. The bridal couple were &C.
companied to Milton by DR.. and
Mrs G. B. Geyer, the latter a sis.
ter OF the bride.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
FRANCE MAY seek
INTERVENTION BY
Allied TROOPS
Spartacists And Government
Troops In Pitched Battle.
lRV International News sefYicel

by International News SecVice.)
Berlin, March GA war with
out quarter" has begun for control
of Berlin.
A violent pitched battle was
fought between spartacists and gov
ernment troops in the Alderschof
district Of the city (where the work
inc classes liye).
The communists overpOwered a
company Of government volunteers
AVID all the officers were put to
death.
Twenty communists were killed.
The ministry of defense later an
nounced that "24 communists lead
ers had been shot against the wall"
The communists are accused Of
torluring army officers who fell into
their hands.
War On Big Scale.
Paris. March 22-Warfare on a
his scale is threatened in the Ruhr
district Of Germany between the
Spartacists and German government
troops.
TIE French government is deeply
worried over the situation and may
sec!, Intervention by French, Brit
ish and belgian troops.
Two German officers are today
dazzling to Paris by motor car.
bringing in the latest information
as to the exact conditions in this
} dangerous spot.
Forty thousand spartacists troops,
supported with flame blowers and
"75's" are massed in the Ruhr coal
fields and Industrial belt. according
to information reaching the foreign
office.
President Ebert is threatening to
open an offensive campaign against
the Ruhr spartacists tomiorrow sur
rounding their army with loyal
troops.
General Won Berseldt is reported
IN commend Of the spartacists
The Rhur spartacists are well
armed and demonstrated their ad-
illustrative ability by taking over
the whole Rhur district from the
government authorities.
The most of the German coal Sc
cured by France under the treaty
eims comes from the Ruhr mines.
"Red" Again Active.
Berlin. March 22-Fighting was
IN progress between organized
bands Of armed reds" and reichs-
wehr Government military police)
around Moabit penitentiary
Machine guns and many minen-
werfers were used by both sides,
and the rolling volleys could be
heard in this city.
tMoabt prison is on the outskirts
% Berlin and a number of political
isoners are confined tbere.)
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
DISPENSA2IES MAY
Be ESTABLISHED BY
NEW COMMISSIONER
(By international News service.)

(By international News SerVice.)
Washington, March 22.-The pur-
pose to establish government liquor
dispensaries where whiskey and wine
may be legally bought, under certain
restrictions will be considered by
William II. Williams, at the outset Of
his administration as internal rev
enue commissioner, which begins APP
ril l. Mr.. Williams will be urged to
make definite recommendations to
congress for an amendment to the
Volstead law to allow the establish
ment of the dispensaries under gov
eminent supervision.
Daniel C. Roper. who retires from
the post within a few days, probably
will not decide the issue but will
leave it to his successor. Commits
sioner Roper Will turn over to Mr..
Williams a bulky file, bearing upon
the question, containing hundreds of
endorsements of the proposition.
Unexpected support of the plan has
come from numerous dry" leaders.
The prohibitionists alarmed at the
reaction toward liberaliziDg the pres
ent laws upon light wine and beer
basis believe the government dispen-
saries may help to check opposition
to the national law. Many OF the
provisions of the law are impracti-
cable in application. Many dry"
leaders admit, through experiments
showing that it is almost impossible
to prevent abuses of some of the ex-
emptions.
DRY" leaders are particularly dis
appointed over the failure OF eXemp-
tions relating to the legal procurment
of liquor for medical use. Internal
revenue bureau records show that
doctors and druggists generally have
not awaited themselves to permit
privileges because of the enormous
duties imposed in bookkeeping and
making returns. This has resulted in
wide spread criticism.
Application Refused.
Washington, March 22.-The SUI
preme court refused application adj
vanced for hearing but gave permits
sion to file bills to William G. Street,
Of New York, who is testing the con-
stitutiOnality of the provision OF the
NoISledu pIOHlDltlOH law dulAOl 4IAAS
seizure of stocks of liquor stored else
where than in the home of the owner
and to j. j. Dillon, OF San Francisco,
woh is appealing from conviction on
charge of unlawfully transporting Ii
quor in violation of the Volstead act.
The court announced today that it
would recess after conclusion of
hearings on the liquor cases set for
next Monday, until Monday. April Il.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
WILSON SELECTS
PROMINENT SUFF

WadnIUETON. WITfI ZZ.-FFeSl-
dent Wilson today sent to the SEN
ate the nomination OF Mrs. Helen
II. Gardener 10 be a member Of the
civil service commission, vice Gal
loway resigned Mrs. Gardener
is widely known as an authoress
and magazine writer and has been
prominent suffrage worker. Her
appointment IL the first OF that Of
a woman 10 the civil service COM
mission. Mrs. Gardeners home Is
in Washington. She was born in
Winchester, Va.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
DRIVE
BEGINS TUESDAY

The American Legion drive for
members, under the auspices Of
Berkeley Post. will begin Tuesday
night in Berkeley county with a
mass meeting at the high school
building in Bunker Hill to which
the public is invited. Secretary C..
w. Sayres, Of the Y NJ. c. a, will
be the principal speaker, and there
will be a program by an orchestra.
The drive will be continued at
Jones Spring Wednesday night, at
Gerrardstown Thursday night and
at Hedgesville Friday night
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
ouncil Holds Up One
C0ntract-Lets Another

Brooks do this, 1t was stated today.
there would be no difficulty in finar-
cling the West King street paving
but in the event he could not han
die these liens there would necas.
sarily be a delay.
Another meeting OF the council
will be held this week, when Mr..
Martin is expected to submit his
report and further action will be
-aken-whateyer it may be.
The council is forbidden by the
state law to award any contract
unless there is sufficient funds
available to meet the expense.
Should the council act otherwise.
each member becomes personally
liable for his share of the remand
er Of the obligation unpaid.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22

The above is definition of what is
meant by "maeadam" street paving. And
an asphalt" or "btuminous macadam'
pavement is one similar to the above but
includes the use of a substance for binding
the stone together, such as asphalt or tar
products
But there is nothing in the definition that
would permit one to accept a three inch
surface of hot asphalt and fine stone. rolled
on to a four inch concrete base, as a ma
cadam pavement
And If that is not a macadam pavement
then the city will be unable to collect the
front cost from the property owners abut
ting the streets where 1t is to be laid. The
bond issue for street paving. voted for by
the people of Martinsburg, provided money
for asphalt macadam streets. The reason
that type of street was selected was be-
cause the people knew that it was the best
that they could afford to buy and that it
was perfectly satisfactory for residential
streets.
No one that we know of is raising the
point that the proposed asphalt streets will
not be good enough. The question we
hear discussed on every side is-why does
the council insist in ito effort to force upon
the property owners type of street that
is unnecessarily expensive and of different
construction than the people, themselves
have selected?
We are quite confident that the council
men know little, If anything, more about
paving matters than does the average man
who voted on the bond issue for paving
purposes.
From men and women in all parts of the
city we have heard criticism of the coun-
ellis action in accepting the bids when 1t
saw what terrific expense 1t meant to
the property owners.
Many of these same people have asked
us why we did not discuss the matter in
the journal earlier so that they too. could
express themselves in the matter. Here is
the reason we gave them-we did not be-
lieYe 1t possible that the council would ac
cept the bids when it found out how high
they were We presumed that it wanted
information as to the probable cost of street
paving and that it selected the more eX-
pensive type OF paving as basis for further
figuring.
1t is preposterous and was beyond belief
that the council would not make any at
tempt to reconcile the type of paving to be
used with the ability of the community to
pay. There are instances where the cost
of the paving, exclusive of any sewer cost.
the property abutting and almost equal to
the highest offer that has been had for the
whole property. That is why this matter
was not given publicity before When the
intent of the council did become known, it
was too late to get the matter before the
people. AS a matter of fact, We do not be-
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
DIES ON A VISIT
TO HER BROTHER

Mr. $, j. Loudon, superintendent of
Green Hill cemetery, accompanied by
his daughter, Miss Myrtle, and
grandson. Robert, returned from
Shepherdstown, where they attended
in funeral of his late wife's cousin
Miss Julia Hoffman, of Molers Cross
Roads, aged SO. Miss Hoffman was
stricken with heart trouble and died
Saturday night while on a visit TO her
brother William Hoffman. In Bruins
wick. The funeral was held in Trim
ity Methodist church, Shepherds
town by her pastor Rev. j. H. stan
ley.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22

Some time ago. the mayor and council
bought a quantity Of brick for paving West
King street. Much has been said in re-
ference to that purchase because ii was
premature, the bricks We're not of the stand
ard paving brick size lor were they first
grade of brick Nevertheless, they were
bought and paid for and for "A long time
have been standing along the principal
streets as an eye sore. Many of them
have been carried away or broken.
But now. when the council again takes
up brick paving problems it asks for bids
that cover brick paving using other brick.
The brick that have caused SO much dis.
Cussion are not to- be used, under present
plans. on the West King street paving job.
1t is just such demonstrations of lack of
business Judgment that make the people
wonder why the mayor and council were
quick to accept the very first bids they re-
Ceived for the street paving without max
ing any attempt to reduce the cost and avoid
a similar blunder.
What is to be the outcome of this whole
situation? Is Martnsburg to be the foot
ball of political office seekers. always, or is
II going to wake up and see that is has "A
mayor and council who will insist that the
taxpayers get dollars worth for every dol
lar spent and that the dollars that are spent
are not more than the people can afford?
The time has come when Martinsburg
should be he;ded In the right direction and
the only way to get II headed in that direc-
ton is to have a city administration that
will conduct the affairs of the city as the
members would conduct their own personal
business affairs. If there were only some
way in which the whole citizenship could
get together and discuss these matters IL
would be easy enough to find remedy but
without that, 1t is extremely difficult
Since writing the above, we have talked
with one of the gentlemen connected with
the city administration in the letting of the
paving contract. He told us that the coua-
ell had been unable to find any opposition
to the contract. We replied by telling
him that every property owner along the
streets where paving is to be done under
this contract that we had talked with.
about fifteen in all, had stated that they
were bitterly opposed to the councils ae-
ton in selecting such costly type of street
and said that they would do anything that
they could to stop IT,. Evidently the coun-
Gil was not hunting for opposition.
And when the people learn what 1t
means to them In dollars and cents, we are
willing to- wager that over 80 per cent of
them will voice their objections. When
the person who owns fifty foot lot realizes
that this paving will cost him on the asphalt
streets, $4,000, besides the cost of the curb
ing, which will make the total over 100000
the council will not have so much difficulty
in finding opposition to its extravagance
And these same people, at the same time
have to pay for the sewers and connections
That means a lot of money. Isn't 1t natural
they would want the paving done economi-
cally as could be done II the specifications
called for what the people voted to build?
Max Won Schegel
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22

At special meeting of the city
kouHcil held Saturday night, the or
nance awarding the contract for
G asphalt macadam paving to p
: Bnigan and Sons, of Baltimore,
S read for the second and third
he's and passed. A representative
the firm, it was stated today.
Puld arrive in the city early this
lek and execute the contract an
19ond
| TIE firm will furnish bond wit
tie United States Fidelity ana
Gnra9t Company of Baltimore as
surety. The bonding company has
written Attorney John H. Zirkle, 10.
al representative, to extend to the
i n every courtesy as they are
well acquainted with them and
have no hesitancy in furnishing tn
hond.
The ordinance awarding the con
tract for the saving of West Kin
street from Maple avenue to til
Cumberland Valley passenger sta.
-ioa was not passed. After the cost
o. eli the paving planned had been
loa1ted it was found that there
vas not sufficient money in the trea-
sury to guarantee the payment, So
it was decided to let P. Flanigan
and Sons begin work and hold up
tho Brooks contract, at least, tenn
porarily, until some arrangements
can be made.
It was also decided that Clarence
r Martin supcial counsel should
confer with Mr.. II. H. Emmert AMI
ask him to consult with Mr.. Brooks
n an effort to have him accent
some Of the property liens. If there
sH0ald be ar as cash. Should NJ
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
GUN SMUGGLING
STORY DOUBTED
(By international News servlce.)

(By international News serv,ce.)
Washington, March "a Reports
from Paris that large shipments of
arms to Mexico is being made from
Germany were discredited by Off
cials here today,
The state department has knowl-
edge that there has been small ship
ments Of arms by individual Germans
which were smuggled through Hol
land and Spain and thence to Mexico
but the shipments have not been suf-
fciently large to make necessary any
measure of prevention.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
BENSON AUTHOR
OF WOOL STORY
by international News servlee.l

Washington, March Admiral
William S. Benson, chairman Of the
shipping board and chief of naval OPP
erations during the war, was named
by Admiral Sims today as one who
told him mot to let the British pull
the wool over his eyes" as he left
Washington at the outset Of the war
to assume charge Of naval activities
on the other side. Admiral Sims
made this statement before the sub
committee OF the naval affairs com
mittee OF the senate.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
KIDS SCRAMBLE
AFTER MARBLES

y great crowd Of excited young
9'oys thronged East Martin street
saturday evening when Manager
John Thorn distributed a great
number of marbles. The kiddios
ranged from those just able towalk
10 the huskier lads with propen-
sity to grab everything In sight. At
though the scramble at times re-
sembled a near riot every precau
tion was taken to keep the boys in
line and prevent any disturbance Or
injury.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
VETERAN CHIEF DIES

John f. Bremen, aged 81, who
geryed nearly @2 years as Hagers.
towns police chief. died there Sum
day morning In 1912 he was made
desk sergeant remaining In the
service unta death superyened. He
is survived BY two sons and three
daughters.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
VETERAN ANGLER Ill

There was a report IN town today
that Mr.. Levy. the aged fisherman at
Failing Waters, was critically i'll, but
this could not be verified. Mr.. Levy.
who Is a nephew OF Barbara Freit-
chic, of Civil War fame, is up in the
nincties.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
FOR GOVERNOR.

From Charleston comes the rumor
that friends of Arthur b. Koonts.
well known Kanawha county attor-
ney and business man are seriously
considering him for the democratic
nomination for governor.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
CANDIDATE HERE.

Hon F. P. Groascup, OF Charles
ton, candidate for the republican
nomination for governor at the May
Primaries. spent Saturday evening
IN Martinsburg. comforting with
friends and mapping out plans for a
local campaign.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
BEAUTIFUL SPRING

Spring came In Sunday as gently
IS tradition implies. Today has
been ideal In many respects. AS 4
result OF the excellent weather the
streets have been more or less
thrOnged.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22

Webstsr's international Dictionary
says: MACADAMlZE - to construct
or finish road according to the sys-
tenn invented by John Loudon Nc
Adam, which consisted in compactins
into solid mass a layer of small
broken stone on a convex welI-draned
earth roadbed; hence, to construct
any road of broken stones. as on a
bed of large stones, an old, road. etc.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
YOUR EASIER SUIT

Lit us have your order this Wee
ard we will have it for you in am
pie time. 1t will be hand tailorc
and made strictly TO your individu-
III measurements Priced $4,000 to
Zoe.
% Ct lip JOHN ". DEAN c.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT

At the solicitation of one or two
81 my very few friends and voters
l hereby announce myself candi-
date for Councilman of the First
Ward II am elected I VIII en-
deavor to see that the people get to
raise good, healthy hogs; if I am
not elected viii try to get a job Of
washing out the pens so the VIII
be clean and nice. Solid truth.
JAMES II. SHIPE.
1872 Up 1t pd.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
UNIFORMS ARRIVE

The uniforms for the High Schoeo
baseball team have arrived and are
being admired by the team and it's
hackers. The uniform is dark gray
with red stripe and gold mono
gram.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-03-22
N0RTHM0RE COAL

go have Just received a
of Worthmore lump coal.
Also l car hard coal
p. X. HALL,
Houselurnishings and Coal
IL 1p o d If