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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-07
COMMUNITY ATHLETIC
FIELD is ADVOCATED
Supt. w. c. Morton Asks Chamber of Commerce To Use
Its Influence In Securing One For Martinsburg-
Committee Appointed To Study the Proposition.

time past there has been considerable talk of the
increasing Importance Of Martnsburg having suitable ahe
field park for public purposes Some have suggested
thing and another Several years ago suggestion
offered that the land owned by the city in the vicinity of the
old works be utilized and another idea procure
site park along the western suburbs the edge of
the "Boom. No concrete action the matter taken
til Supt w c. Morton of the city schools definitely brought
the subject the of the Chamber of Commerce last
evening formal communication expressing his views and
asking the Chamber to its influence in securing "Com
munity Athletic Field
This field the writer could be used for high school
ard other athletics and could at the time be the playing
field for the professional baseball of the city 1t could
also be used by the y NJ c. A. and for general community
athletics Supt Morton believes there might be several public
spirited citizens who would contribute literally to the plan
but III order TO make there must be organized eff
fort behind the movement and he thinks the Chamber of
Commerce the ideal organization for this purpose The
Chamber would have nothing do with the
administration of the proposed field, the purpose being to
create sentiment favorable to the plan.
The advocate of this plan does not know whether the idea
Upopan not, but it that community field
for Martinsburg would be fine thing.
The Chamber has appointed committee TO study the
proposition and report at its meeting next Friday.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-07
All Hats Off To Mr.. NoH

Hats off TO Prosecuting Attorney Allen Il. No and his
staff excellent work being done III rounding up
he local crime trust.
II is real pleasure find this office who Is SO
thorough Noll The evidence that he has brought
together oundng only its revelations but also in ~
completeness.
Through his efforts and under his direction the coils
tightening around band Of dcSpcIadoS such never
Ieved possible Martinsburg. Always easy gong TO-
orgcfu community the pcttey thevmg and law
ignored until finally the criminals be
came Martnsburg awakened to the serious
ness of the situation And when the investigation was under.
taken No ne started out to Get the answer and he
certainly getting it,
We gather that Mr. NoI is following up much evidence
that daily being unarhed and looks very much as
though would be brought into the rec
ords in fact / looks though coming forward and
telling Mr. No all they know is all that will keep quite
number people from spending years in prison cell
Mr. Nol has taken hold of big proposition his assistants
giving him great support and the debt of gratitude of the
community will equal the horoughness with which he makes
u clean up
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-07
IMPOSSIBLE YET
TO REACH Liner
Heavy Seas Prevent Assist
ance From Reaching Her.
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(By International News Service.)
New York, Feb. with 102 per.
sons, 80 passengers and 70 seamen,
still on board tho Old Dominion
Liner Princess AIMEE. stranded off
Rock-Away point, was still being
prevented by heavy seas today while
coast guard cutters renewed their
desperate rescue efforts.
While sea going boats stood by
Captain Joseph Meade. Of the Unit.
ed States coast guard. made an at
tempt to reach the helpless liner in
q high powered life boat shortly aft
er dawn. Captain Meade said that
If line could be gotten aboard the
Princes Anne the Cutter Manhattan
might be able to pull her from her
dangerous position on tho treacher'
GUS sands.
Failing in this, Captain Meade
hoped to transfer the passengers to
the Manhattan. Tho liner has sunk
into the sands Of the reef and part
of her hold was flooded. The pas
sengers and seamen suffered acute
ly throughout the night from cold
and freezing spray and from lack OF
food and fresh water. The waves
had died down somewhat but the
ship was swept by biting winds.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-07
WILL NOT RELENT
IN FIGHT AGAINST
ANY Reservations
Endorses Position Taken BY
Senator Hitchcock.

(By international News Service.)
Washington, Fec President
Wilson has sent a letter on the trea.
ty situation to be laid before the con
ference of democratic senators. it
was learned today.
The letter, which was addressed
personally to Senator Hitchcock,
sets for the presidents position as
unchanged, insisting upon ratifica-
ton of the treaty with nothing more
than interpretative reservations.
Senator Hitchcock will be allowed to
use his own discretion in using the
letter with the conference or in maxi
ing it public, il was learned at the
white house.
In the letter the president endors-
ed the position taken by Senator
Hitchcock i'll opposition to the reser.
walton of Article Ten, it was learned
today. The presidents letter, it was
said, largely reaffirmed the position
which he took in his letter to the
Jackson Day dinner of the democrats.
The white house today took the
view that Niscount Grey's endorse
ment of reservations to the treaty
has aided the president in his fight
against reservations. White house
officials declared that there is evil
dence of sweep of sentiment aga
inst the reservations as the result of
what is termed outside interference
by member of the diplomatic corps.
Letter Attacked.
Washington, Feb. 2.-President
Wilson's letter was read to the con
ference and according to one senator
who left shortly afterwards it caus-
ed "a row" Those of the democrats
WHO favored steps toward a compro-
mise attacked the presidents policy
which was vigorously defended by
Senator Hitchcock. After more than
Two hours senators began leaving the
conference which was still in session
and stated that no Roadway was be-
aEg made.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-07
PARSONS CAR TILTS
AND WIFE is HURT

Monday afternoon Rev. l.. Cook
Campbell, of Berkeley Springs, took
Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. w. Y. Tn
ger in his car, for trip to Han
cock. About half way down the
Bnosius hill, they endeavored to
pass a truck that was stopped on
the upper side Of the road. Mr.
Campbell's car went over the bank
and the ladies were thrown out
The rear of the car caught on the
woven wire fence, and was held by
It; saving them from a terrible ac'
cident. A passing car took the
party to Hancock where Doctors
Webster and Stigers put Mrs.
Campbell's arm back in place and
they returned home on the train.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-07
THRILLS AT TRIAL
OF MRS. UHL WHEN
WITNESSES GRILLED
Defense JoIts Prosecution
During Friday Proceedings.

Cumberland, Md. Feb 7.-Sensa
ton followed sensation Friday al the
tsial of Mrs. Kate Uhl, % years old
mother of three children. who is
charged with stabbing to death Ed
gar Bryan Pownall % years old, in
her apartment in this city Decem-
Der 81.
The sensations were sprung when
Thomas ]. Pownall, the dead mans
fathef. and Mrs. Louise Pownall,
his aunt by marriage. testified for
the prosecution. and when Mervin
Uhl, husband of the accused wo-
man, testified in her defense.
The State. suddenly and to the
surprise of everyone in the court
room closed its case at 2:30 Fri.
day afternoon, after Mrs. Louise
Pownall during cross-examination
by David r. Robb, attorney for the
defense, admitted that she had been
divorced from William e. Pownall,
uncle Of the slain man. last Septem-
her, but that since that time she
has continued to live with him. Sire
said she did not separate from Pow
nall because she had been told the
decree was not legal, as it had not
been advertised. She said that
while she occupied the same sleep
ing room as her former husband
she did not live with him as his
wife She said she was in the house
merely as his housekeeper.
The confession of Mrs. Pownall.
who was William E. Pownalls
fourth wife, caused a stir. Attor-
neys for the State were unaware of
the divorce, and it was learned
later that but few of their acquaint-
ances knew that Mrs. Ponwall had
divorced her husband When speak
ing about him in the courtroom, up
to the time she took the stand, she
called him her husband.
Both Mrs. Pownall and the father
of the dead man said it was their
opinion that Mrs. Uhl was in love
with the man she killed. The father
said that the day before the killing
he saw Mrs. Uhl and his son laugh
ing and talking together in the Uhl
apartment. which was on the floor
below that occupied by the Pow
nails. He said both his son and
Mrs. Uhl gave him the impression
they were counting each other. The
father said that he met them later
that day on a stairway. He said
Mrs. Uhl said she did not like to
see Bryan with a dirty shirt on and
ordered him to take off the shirt he
was wearing, so that she might
wash it for him The father said
his son removed the shirt. that Mrs,
Uhl washed and ironed it, and
brought it herself to Bryan in the
Pownall apartment.
Mrs. Louise Pownan said that
Mrs. Uni, three days before the
killing, told her she loved Bryan
Pownall, but that it did her no good
because she was married. She
said that a few days before the kill
ing she saw Pownall and Mrs. uhl
hugging and kissing on the stairway
and that on a later occasion they
went into the bathroom in the POW
nall apartment and locked the door.
She said they were in the locked
room for about half an hour
Continued on page siX)
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-07
MCGEE is SENTENCED
TO TWO YEARS IN The
STATE PENITENTIARY
Young Man Confessed TO
Robbing Mrs. Fines
Store.

With mother sitting only rev
feet from her son, and with tears
streaming down her cheeks, James
". Niece. alias Harry Harte, was
sentenced by Judge J. NJ. Woods
this morning to serve two years in
The state penitentiary at Mounds
vile for entering and carrying
away large quantity OF clothing
from Mrs. J. Fines clothing store
on North Queen street several
weeks ago.
Perhaps the alleged mental con.
dition Of the prisoner was respon-
sible for the low sentence imposed
by Judge Woods. In passing sen
tence the court briefly referred to
this, but said the prisoner appear
ed to be sane when he committed
The robbery
Judge Woods told Niece he was
there under peculiar circumstances
because OF his alleged mental con.
dition, but a Jury had said that he
WAS sane and therefore the court
entertained the same opinion. The
statements Of the physicians who
examined McGee were also referred
to.
While the sentence WAS being
imposed. McGee carefully watch
ed the court. He appeared indiffer-
ent and displayed no emotion, APP
parently accepting his fate as a
matter OF course.
The mother. who came 10 the
city when she learned Of her sons
trouble. was much effected. Tears
rolled down her cheeks, but she
made no outward demonstration.
As the young man was led from the
court room his mother followed and
stopping in the corridor gazed out
Of the window and wept bitterly
McGee will remain in jail untl
a guard from he penitentiary comes
10 the city after the prisoners sen.
fenced at this term.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-07
FAXED STORY TO WIN
LADY LOVES FAVOR

TIE lurid and sensational story
Of being held up. tortured and rob
bed by negro bandits in the Lee
moyne ticket office of the c. V r..
Z. told by William NJ. Byers, turns
out to be bunk" Trapped by 1t
clever ruse Of young woman re-
porter on the Harrisburg News,
Byers has confessed that he trump
ed up the tale in order to win the
favor of his lady love. Since then
it develops that Byers figured in a
similar sensational attack at the
Highspire station in September,
1918, at which time two negroes
were TIE attackers
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-07
DANIELS INTIMATES
THAT SIMS REALLY
WAS PRO-BRITISH
And Charges Refractory Ad-
miraI With Harsh Crit
iCiSm.
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Washington, Feb. 7.-Evidence
seeming to show that Admiral Sims
was pro-British was presented to the
the senate subcommittee investiga-
ting medal awards by Secretary Of
the Navy Daniels today Daniels
said he would not have recommend
ed Admiral Sims for a permanent
rank Of admiral "had | known con
ditions which ! now know" He read
a statement by Representatives
Byrnes. democrat, North Carolina,
In which he was quoted as saying
that Sims told him. Byrnes, that
pershing was unable to break
through the German line and that
the United States navy had done
little to combat the submarines"
He said United States officer OF
the army had told Byrnes that only
Admiral Sims would have made the
statement (which was British pro
paeanda'.'
Daniels gave IS a second reason
why he would change his recon-
mendation the statement attributed
TO Sims that the United States
should not develop 4 meFchat ma
rine as it should be controlled by
Great Britain because Of geograph.
ical positions
Decorated BY English
Washington, Feb Admiral
Sims accepted a decoration from
the British government before an.
thorized to do so by the navy de-
partment. Secretary Daniels told
the subcommittee on medal award
'oday.
lie explained that Sims acted un
der the authority granted by the
act authorizing Officers Of the mil.
ltary" to receive such honors. This
was against the will Of the depart
ment, Daniels. The attitude Of Al
miral Sims in accepting prize hon
ors for men and officers OF the
United States navy was scored b.
Daniels.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-07
CAVALRY DETAIL TO
HELP LOCAL DRIVE

A special recruiting detail of cav
alrymen-sergeant and nine men in
charge of Lieutenant Jones ar
rived today from Fort Myer, and
will remain here until about the
18th to take part in the army re.
cfuiting drive which will begin
Sunday The men and their horses
came in over the Baltimore and
Ohio and the cavalrymen are loca-
ted at Hotel Berkeley. During their
stay in Martinsburg the troopers
will give exhibitions ana eyolutions
and will work in conjunction with
the local recruiting office.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-07
INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
ENTITLED TO WHISKEY
And Use 1t As First Aid Rem
edy Bureau Rules.

Washington, Feb. 7.-Recognition
of the theurapatic value of whiskeky
as a first aid remedy in cases of in
jury among employees of industrial
establishments was given by the In
ternal revenue bureau today in regu
lation which made it possible for
such concerns to legally obtain and
retain adequate whiskey supplies.
Representation was made that in
many cases unavoidable delay in Sc
curing whiskey through physicians
prescriptions might result in loss of
life in cases of accident, that of
shock or other injuries and the de
partment ruled that such establish
ments could be entitled to secure
needed liquor stocks for medical pur-
poses.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-07
wilson RE.AFF|RMS HIS TREATY POSITION
JUDGE GRAM JURY FOR NEXT TUESDAY
FREDERICK DECIDES
TO ENTER BASEBALL

At meeting held last night in
Frederick and attended by a mum.
Der OF baseball enthusiasts of that
town 1t was decided that Frederick
would place a team in the field this
year and Would ask admission to
the Blue Ridge League at the meet
ing to be held here next Tuesday.
The following were the represen-
tatives named to the meeting here
Frank X. Schmidt, Guy X. Motter,
Michael Passaro Frank Shapiro,
Frank V. Staub and Leroy Wachter
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-07
Father And Son Observance
THE MAYORS PROCLAMATION

TO the people of Martnsburg w Va:
Because has important bearing on civic welfare
in Martnsburg as we'll individual welfare in count
less cases. feel it my duty to call attention to the we'll
conceived plan for "Father and Son Week FEBRUARY
* to y.
THE purpose is admirable Anything that tends t"
bring father and closer together in friendly spirit can
not but be beneficial themselves and to the community
Il believe that fathers do than any others to
stem the great and alarming tide of dropping out OF
school which carried many boys out into the world unit
for progress and prosperity public service
''Many boys grow to manhood virtually ignorant OF
even the simplest processes of government These every
father can explain to his The son. in every case
oud become than his father for thai marks prog
te,s.
The Week that is coming will suggest many ways
which fathers may gain more completely the confidence
hcir sons with all that of effective guidance and
PRESENTED control
Il therefore, call upon the fathers of this city and
quest them to cooperate in this important movement by
Sno with their sons the meetings to be held during
Ar and Son Week. hope the men who have
lefrend the boys who have no fathers.
III. G. TONKIN, Mayor"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-07
HOW MUCH READY
CASH DO YOU HAVE
Treasury Department Esti-
mates 1t S54.77
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I icy International News SerVlce.)
! Washington, Feb. What is your
amount of ready cash?
The United States treasury figures
that your share based upon the
amount in circulation February is
S5477.
Every individual in the United
States the treasury announced to.
day has greater per capita wealth
than he possessed one ye,r ago,
when the calculation of experts gave
the per capita wealth as $53.5S. The
treasury figures are made upon a
revised estimate showing a total pop
(ulation in the United States of 1906.
F35,000 and the amount of money in
circulation S5,S46,0S6, 1893.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-07
SELLS TRUCKS FOR
USE IN SCOTLAND

Mr.. Herbert +. Flynn, service di-
rector of the Berkeley garage, has
just concluded a contract TO supply
two trucks to James Williamson and
brother, of Glasgow, Scotland. which
will be shipped to that country for
service in and about that renowned
Scottish city. Mr.. Williamson is as
sistant steward on the Wilson line,
which phys between the British Isles
and Norfolk. Va.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-07
ALLEGED MEDICINE
GETS THEM IN BAD

TWO Clayksburg men are re,
ported 10 be under arrest N that
city, held for action Of the federal
grand jury at Wheeling, charged
with violation of the "bone-dry
law" The men are alleged to have
sold q CONGESTION containing over
20 per cent. Of alcohol The hey
erage" is said to have been origi-
nally prepared under the pure food
and drug act as a medicine, but its
alcoholic tendencies have led Neg-
gers" to seize upon il as a profita-
bic source Of revenue.
paad uha Marrtnahnrg Journal.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-07
2596 PLUS 259S-5O9o

That really your savings over the
new spring prices, when you buy
at Martinsburg's foremost saving
event. The merchandise has been
reduced % per cent on the old
u,ice-the new spring prices have
% per cent
Now is the time to buy.
THOMPSON & THOMPSON
lip 1t IA \. Queen Street
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-07
REIGN OF CRIME IN
CITY MAKES THIS
MOVE IMPERATIVE
Body Will Inquire Into Acts
OF MANY Young Men.

Upon request of Allen b. Noll,
prosecuting attorney. Judge ]. M.
Woods today issued call for spec
ial grand jury for $50 o'clock Tues
day morning The object OF this i1
to investigate charges pending aga
inst j. Il. Bowers, alias "GiggleX
Mercer, Julius Hismith, Herber
Westenhaver, Edward Bradford, Dav
id "Tulu" Flynn, Randolph WoOre
James Myers and others who are
loved to be implicated In the vario
robberies and hold.ups in tho 81
during the past several months.
Since this term of court began, All
indictments were returned again
several persons many development
have arisen. A number of ares
have been made and confessions giy
en- by the parties arresed. As tn
prosecuting attorney delved into TIL
various matters and statements wRru
secured from accused persons 1t ID
came evident that II would he thy
part of wisdom to ask tho court
summon special grand jury an
have all these matters disposed Of
an early date.
Just before court adjourned a
noon Judge Woods issued the cali
and this afternoon the following IT,
rors were drawn:
Gray Silver. G. A. Miller, Ad
Proctor. f. A. Minor, Isaac War;
Shields Payne. j. A. Butler, HERMAN
Couchman, Frank Noll, Homer Small
c. Il. Ridgeway, Edwin Henshaw, u
Z. Lemaster, Fred Kilmer, s. /
Dodd and ]. II. Fulk.
The jurors were drawn by Circui
Clerk l.. Dew. Gerhardt and John
Boyd and w. o. Nicklas, conn
sioners, the later serving In the pllI
of G. w. Hess. who was unable Il
reach the city.
Revolvers Recovered.
Prosecuting Attorney Allen b. Noll
was able yesterday to recover two
nickel plated revolvers, which wery
taken from Cushwa's hardware stor(
by the parties guilty of the robbery
One was loaded, but the other wal
not. They were found I'm Randolp
Woore's apartments, and will be exl
hibited when the proper time comes,
Tho revolvers were secured By
Constable Lewis who stopped at th(
home to visit Mr.. Wore, who is ou
the sick list. Mr.. Woore told the
officer that he had found two revol,
vers, 90 and 38 calaibres. and turn
ed them over to him. and he In turIl
gave them TO Mr.. Noll.
Another revolver, 3S-calibre U. 81
blue steel. taken in the robbery. waa
pawned in Baltimore and hasn't beef
returned to the authorities yet, but II
will be, and also exhibited IL necess
sary.
There are no new developments tOi
day as the two gangs robbers and
hold-up changed their attitude
very materially and refused To talkl
At first they appeared willing to tell
all they knew. but yesterday thcI
were very reticent and did not giv@
out any statements. However,
enough has been learned to cause q
very strong belief that the two
gangs worked together, or at least
they know of the operations CT each
other.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-07
BROTHER Is DEAD.

Mr.. Hunter DeHavaen, who makes
his home with his uncle and aunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Braithwaite, Of
West Virgini aavenue, was called
home by the death Of his brother,
Harold. Their sister, Miss Clara De
Haven, of Norfolk, Va, passed
through town also en- route to De
Haven, Va, to attend the funeral
which will be held there Sunday.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-07
MR.. GLUCK BETTER

Friends as well as parishioners
will be glad 10 learn that Rev. A.
NJ. luck, pastor Of Christ Reform
ed church, is now on the road to
recovery. However, his physician
has ordered him to remain indoors
for some days and there will be no
preaching at that church sunday.
The only services Will be Sunday
school and Christian EndeaVor at
the usual hours. Rev. Mr.. Gluck
was afflicted with a severe cold.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-07
LEADERS DEPART WITH
GOVERN MENTS ANSWER
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Washington. Feb. 7.-Railroad
brotherhood leaders in conference
with Director General Hines since
Tuesday over the demands for wage
increases held what was probably
their concluding session today be-
fore departing from Washington TO
deliver 10 the men of their organi-
zation the governments final an.
swcr to their ultimatum.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-07

Mr.. Nelson b. O'Neal, of Wash!
nigton, is spending a few days Al
his old home here. Mr.. O'Neal han
been indisposed for a week or ten
days and is now recuperating.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-07
MartinSburg'S Foremost
Saving Event

Offers to men. .s8uug men and
boys the opportunity to save twenty
five per cent and more on fashion
able attire.
THOMPSON & THOMPSON
1p 1t 144 y. Queen Street,