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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-08
OLD TIME N. o. LAsses.

Just received first barrel OF old
time New Orleans Molasses 1t IS
the real stuff. 80 cents quart.
70 II 1p tt r. A. MINOR.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-08
COUNTRY ON WAVE
OF SPECULATION
Great Effort Made To Main
tain Credit
sv International News Serv,ce.3


Was hinston, Jan. S.-America is
on the crest Of a wave OF speculla-
ton and government agents are
combing today to hold the credit
Of the nation down to sound ba-
sis.
\ concentrated drive against
speculation is being made through
the treasury department, congress
and private organizations.
The speculation comes TO the a.
termath of the war and the ease
with which il has been possible to
establish credit according to the
federal reserve board The mush-
room industries Of the war. the
Itch strikes in oil n the west and
HE general release oP money from
wartime pressure all have contrib,
uted, IL Is pointed out
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-08
ASK FOR BIDS

The Jefferson county court has all
vertised for bids for the construc
ton Of the Glass A road between
Harpers Ferry and Charles Town.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-01-08

Broom good frame house and
stable with four lots on Berkeley
Place Very cheap $4,000.
; 6. FELKER
l-7-1p-5j.
Evening journal., 1920-07-31
D. B. MARTIN CO.
SELLS BUSINESS
Independent Meat Packing
Concern Acquired by
Wilson, of big Five
BOTH COMPANY'S
HAVE LOCAL BRANCH

The business Of d. b. Martin &
Company, one OF the largest indepen-
dent meat packing concerns In the
East, has been acquired by Wilson &
Company. OF Chicago. one OF the big
Five" meat packers. 10 was learned
today.
a plan is maintained in Wilmington
by the Martin Company al 22O Tat
nall street. Wilson a Company have
Offices and a refrigeratlng and supply
station at 3OS West Front street. r..
NJ. Slack. local manager OF the Mar
tin Company, and George Marshall,
who occupies a similar position with
Wilson 4 Company. conferred this
morning at length upon the local
features OF the deal 10 could not be
learned if any change In personnel
will take pllce herr.
In addition 90 maintaining an
agency here for meats. The ID. b. Mar
tin Company also operates the mu-
nicpal garbage cremaiory through
Continued on Page TwOl
Evening journal., 1920-07-31
NEW FIGHTING MEN
HERE TO RECRUIT

:, Two veterans Of the United States
navy. both OF whom saw extensive
service In the recent war have now
9ken charge OF the Local Naval RE-
eruiting station. They are D. A. Mac
Donaid and r. c. Pagan. These men
Will have charge OF the local station
IN place OF c. H. Martin. retired. and
=. J. seller. who Is on a furlOugh.
Macdonald Is a boatswain's mate.
irSt class and has been In the NAVY
Tor nine years. He was one OF the
armed guards on Merchant ships dur
ing the recent war and was on two
boats which were shelled and on an
other which was torpedOed.
F. g. Pagan has been in the navy
for 10 years and holds the rank Of
chief machinist mate He is a Hart
fora. Connecticut, man and during the
war was with the grand fleet In the
North Sea while they were waiting
Tor the Germans 20 come out After
wards he took part In The very hazard
Gus mine sweeping work and heiped
% take up the mine barrage between
the Orkney Islands and Norway.
The mine sweeper. Elder. on which
ne was stationed. was built at the
Pusey & Jones yards In this CITY. and
Fagon today praised the ship for its
seaworthy quality. He stated that
out OF an the feet that went across
when he did. only the Elder and one
other boat stood up under the storms
without the least damage.
Evening journal., 1920-07-31
FEAR SIX Died
in PHILA. FIRE
Two Chsrred Bodies AL
ready Taken From De-
stroyed Cigar Factory
ORDER PROBE OF
WATER FAILURE

PHILADELPHIA. July 81 United
Pressl.-The ruins OF the city's SEQ
ond biggest fre within two days was
searched today for the bodies OF six
persons who were believed 10 have
nerished In last nights $4,000 blaze.
Inc IRE completely DESTROYED the
cigar factory OF Slgmund C.. Mayer and
Company. Buildings nearby were also
burned.
Two charred bodies. Identified as
Gertrude Orner. %. sister OF the pro-
prietor OF a Skirt and waist factory.
and Thomas Weiner. IN. also an EN-
ployee IN the skirt factory. were car
rled ont after me frc was partlcally
checked. Four persons were known
20 have been injured. but none seri-
ously.
The inquiry into The matter or de-
feciive fire equipment and low water
pressure Will be continued today Di-
rector Cortelyou. director OF public
safety. announced
Evening journal., 1920-07-31
BAKER BREAKS
JAIL AT DOVER
Ex-Police Chief Recaptured
BY Posse in Short
Time
CROWD THREATENED
TO'LYNCH HIM
ipecIal % The EvenIng Iournal.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
DOVER, Del. July 3i.-Dover was
thrown into a state OF excitement last
evening shortly after C o'clock when
an alarm was sent from the Kent
county jail that John W. Baker. the
former chitf Of police OF Dover. who
was arrested Thursday morning on
charge OF breaking into and entering
the office Of 5. C. W. Lord, had
broken jail
A mob OF several hundred persons
armed with reyOlyers and shOtguns.
started in pursuit, and within half an
hour OF his escape from the jail Baker
was recaptured and back in an IRON
clad cell
Il was fortunate that he was landed
IN a cell as soon as he was. as cries
or lynch him" were heard from the
men outside. he presented a pitiful ap-
pearance be0use OF the rough hand
ling he had received from the crowd
When 10 became known that he made
his escape by pushing the sheriTs
wife. Mrs. J. +. Cook. aside as she
handed in the supper 20 the prisoners.
the anger n the crowd Increased.
hence the attempt 10 lynch him.
Sheriff Cook had been away during
the afternoon on Official business and
Continued on Page TWO
Evening journal., 1920-07-31
CLOSE BRIDGE
MONDAY WEEK
Work of Demolishing Wash
ington Street Structure
Under Way Soon
IMPROVEMENT
TO COST $S5O,OOO

The Washington Street Bridge Com
mission announces that Washington
street bridge will be closed 10 AN
lralDc, beginning Monday. August o
at A. VI. NOtioes 10 this effo~i how
Deen sent out 10 the Walsh Consirnc-
,loh company. contractors FOR the new
Dridge, which Will cost $3.50 600. De
wilmington and philadelphia Trac-
lion company, Wilmington Gas Com
pany, me Board OF Police Commis-
sloners, William j. Lutz. Chief of Plre
department; Board OF Directors N
street and Sewer Department Hoard
OF water Commissioners. BOARD ~
fsrk commissioners and Levy Court
Inc letter 10 the Walsh Conslrite-
ZION company directs that concern 10
proceed eXpediiiously with the con
structure OF The new viaduct Immedi-
alely upon closing The old bridge 10
pubic use, y0u will erect such suit
aDie and sufficient fences at each end
or me bridge sile as will prevent The
PUZZLE from entering.
All fences and barricades and anv
openings IN same should al an times
pe properly protected and suitable
ana suiilcient red lights shOuid he
maintained at night. During ami op-
erahons In connection with The re-
moval Of the old bridge and the con-
continued on PAGE Two
Evening journal., 1920-07-31
WORKHOUSE MEN
KNOW HOW TO SING

Under the direction or Emerson
stone. song leader OF the Wilmington
Community Service a sing was held al
the New Castle County Workhouse
last evening Following the sing Mr.
Stone declared the men had on The
average better voicos with mOns pep
and a more fully developed sense OF
ryihm than he has found at any n
The numerous sings throughout the
city.
Miss Virginia Fuller, who has
proved OF invaluable assistance 10
the Community Service through her
volunteer work, played The organ FOR
the sing at the workhouse. while two
OF the convicts assisted with mandolin
ana guitar. A special song service
VII be lead by Mr.. Stone at the prison
Evening journal., 1920-07-31
BRITISH SEE HAND or
BOLSHE'VIKI BEHIND
REVOLTNIRELAND

LONDON, July % United Press).-
A detachment Of the Royal Fusilccrs.
numbering about 1000 men, with field
guns and war Materials. landed today
al Queenstown, Ireland They were
carried 10 their destinations by motor
trucks. the railway men refusing to
transport them.
Quick passage Of the new Irish bill.
designed 10 empower the authorities
10 suppress disorders In that country.
was promised by Premier Lloyd
George In a conference with Parllia-
mentary leaders, according 10 official
text Of the conference available to-
day.
Lloyd George told he leaders dur
Ing a thorough discussion Of the Irish
question that the measure would be
passed with but two days debate. lt
Is understood 90 be very drastic
There Is no doubt that BOlshevist
support Is behind ine anii-British ac-
tiviiies in ireland. said the Premier
II would not De- surprised 10 there
were BOls1cvik money also. We are
not going 10 be beaten by q squalid
conspiracy no matter whether 10
comes from Russia or from America "
Additional Interest was given to-
day TO the coming Of Archbishop
ManniX. scheduled 20 sail from New
York This afternoon. by the state
ment ~ the chairman of the Irish
vigilance society following the meet
Ing OF that organization In London.
when ManniX lands on this side
he viii be accompanied by one who.
although not embarklng 1t The pier,
Evening journal., 1920-07-31
PLANT ON
OLD HOPEWELL SITE

Hummell and Downing. large paper
board manufacturers OF Milwaukee.
Wisconsin. have bought a plant loca-
tion and will erect a factory on the
site OF the former euncotion plant
az H0pewell, Va. owned by the dupont
Chemical Company. Their purchase
consists OF one hundred acres OF
GROUND, a power house and one or
the large structural steel buildings,
three stories high and s0x200 feet.
The site fronts on The flames river.
II Is expected th3t The company VIII
employ about 500 men when opera
tions start. They will make paper
board from southern pine, and when
completed the new nlant will repre-
sent an expenditure OF approximately
S3.OOOOOO. The purchase OF the Hum
nell and Downing firm brings the
number OF manufacturers who have
bought plant sites In the Petersburg
Hopewell district 10 D. II OF which
are located on the grounds OF the for
mer munitions factory.
Evening journal., 1920-07-31
WANTS ALL ITALIANS
TO BECOME AMERICANS

With a view 70 encouraging ana
assisting those who are not natural
ized In securing naturalization papers.
Jesse Laurelli. 7is Union street. Is
forming an organization OF Italian res
idents OF this city who nave not yet
qualified as citizens. lie SAYS there
are between 1900 and i2OO0 Italians
In The city. OF whom only about $500
are American citizens This. ne says.
Is not due 20 any lack or loyalty.
but because OF the trouble Incident
90 obtaining naturalization papers and
lack OF knowledge as 30 The proper
method Of procedure.
To become a member OF the new
organization 10 will be necessary for
the Italians 90 be American citizens.
so they can taken an active part In
the political activities OF the country
10 which they have sworn allegiance
Evening journal., 1920-07-31
WORKERS
HONOR WOMAN

At the trennial convention OF the
United Leather Workers. which clos
ed in Philadelphia the early part OF
this week. Rachel =. CastleOw. we'll
known woman labor leader Of the
city and secretary OF Local 60. United
Leather Workers, was elected A
member Of the international executive
committee
Miss Castelow Is employed in one OF
the local leather plants. and has been
Interested in the local labor move
ment for many years. The fact that
the majority OF the delegates 90 the
convention recognized her ability and
the fact that women should have rep
resentatiOn on the international
executive committee is a signal honor
10 Miss CastelOw. as she was The only
woman delegate 10 the convention.
The delegates felt that her display Of
ability there should entitle her 10 this
consideration
General President William r.
Bryan. we'll known in Wilmington.
was reelected, as was p. ]. MalOney.
member OF the national executive
board j. j. Pneffer was reelected no
tiOnal secretary-treasurer.
Evening journal., 1920-07-31
SERVICES AT
CAMP TOMORROW
McComb-Clase Party Will
Conduct Meetings at
Brandywine Summit
OFFICIAL OPENING
NEXT WEDNESDAY

Many visitors are expected 10 at
tend the services at Brandywlne sum
init Camp tomorrow While The camp
meeting proper does not open until
next Wednesday an interesting pro-
gram has been arranged for tomor-
row The McCOmb-Clase party arrived
today and will be In cnarge OF ine
services. The party consists OF the
Rev. J. II. McComb and Ms. McComb
and Prof. and Mrs Harold C. Clase
Professor Clase is the popular choir
leader OF the LyOn-lase tabernacle
meeting held here I've years ago.
The prOeram for tomorrow is as fel-
lows; Preaching service. 1870 O'Clock.
Keynote Message or 1920 Camp" [:
3 O'Clock. "Life's Mysteries" 100
o'clock, THE Man Who Adjourned
Continued on Page Nine.j
Evening journal., 1920-07-31

will keep him company from the
statute OF Liberty" said he chair
man 'The Archbishop and his dis
tingushed champion will make a
landing which will asionish the en-
emN and create The most amusing
gossip the world ever hcord."
10 was believed by some That ihis
meant Edward DE Valera. President
OF the Irish Ropublio' would accom-
pany MannIN.
The Daily Herald today said it had
learned there was "a movement afOOt
TO cenlralize he English police under
system which would permit the
home office 90 distribute them %
wherever they might be needed
such "a plan would permit large
forces Of police 90 be rushed To Ire
land The newspaper said muskeiry
Instructors had already been engaged
ln some towns TO train The police FOR
their now duties.
A dispatch from Relfssl said that
cha ms lodged with the Belfast corp
Grafton as a result NJ recent riois
tolalled jOOOO0 pounds The Irish
local government board Today in
formed local authorities in ireland
that no funds would be granted any
of them that rrpudialed The British
government. This new policy was an
n0uncod iu commons.
Frank BroOkr. chairman of the
Dublin Southeastern Railways. was
shot dead yesterday In his office al
Dublin The assassins escaped
Rrigldicr- General Lucas. who was
kidnapped by Sim Feinfrs from a
hunting lodge recently, boarded a
military lOrry near COLA, lipperary
and escaped
Evening journal., 1920-07-31
WOULD MODIFY
TAX ON PROFITS
Senator Harding Also
Warns Nation Against
Class Conflict
PRODUCTION MUST
NOT BE PARALYZED

MARION. o.. July 81 United Press
The excess potts tax enacted dur
ing the war should be modified at an
early date. senator Warren G. Hard
ing, Republican candidate for Presi-
dent declared in a speech 10 a dele
cation Of old friends and supporters
from two nearby Ohio counties here
today.
Senator Harding said he would
gladly recommend a change. but Is
not yet prepared 20 suggest an equii-
able substitute.
Wealth. he continued must bear lis
full share OF tax burdens but Amer
ican production must not be nara
lyzed by taxation at home or by
destructive competition from abroad
The Senator sounded a warning
against class conflict. urging neigh
bOrliness between all economic groups
and emphasizing the inter-independ-
ence and mutual interests OF agricul-
Continued on Page TwO)
Evening journal., 1920-07-31
BAND CONCERT

The mayor and the Community
Service announce the following
program for the band concert and
community sing 10 be held this eve
ming at 5 o'clock on the City Hall
plaza.
BAND PROGRAM
Overture. Jolly Robbers" bv
Suppe; selection, ''The Hall OF
Fame" by SalrOnei; waltz, Blue
Danube" by Strauss; popular airs
ta) Hold Me-" by Hickman. and
(b) Underneath the southern
skies" by Jerome; "a summer
Night in the Alps" by Kling; ex-
cerpts from Faust" by Gounod:
suite. Anthony and Cleopatra" by
Greenwald. and THE star Spang-
led Banner"
The song numbers are.
LET the Rest of the World 60
By"-"Battle Hymn OF the Repub-
lic"-"Sweet Adaline"-sBubbleS
''Belieye Me n All Those Endearinq
Young Charmsr-"Till We Meet
Anain"-"Old Folks at Home
"Carolina SunShine"-"LOnq, Lona
Trair'-"Peggy"-"Good Night La
dies"
Singing will he conducted by
Emerson Stone - Community Ser
Yice-
Evening journal., 1920-07-31
LEWIS Orders
COAL Miners
BACK TO WORK
Calls OFF Strike in Consider
alton of Request of The
President
WILSON PROMISES
WAGE ADJUSTMENT

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Jury n
ternatiOnal President OF the United
Mine Workers, today Issued a formal
order direciiOng an coal miners on
unauthorized strikes. 10 return 90
work. Lewis explained In the order
hat ne was issuing 10 "ln considera-
ton OF ne request OF President VIII
SON"
CHICAGO. July 81. United Prcssl -
Settlement OF he biluminOus coal
strike appeared az hand today. A
message from President Wilson. de-
mandlng the miners return 10 work
as an evidence OF good faith. until the
Presidents commission shall have Op-
pormnity 90 smooth any inequalities
IN the existing scale. promised 90 end
the matter.
The real effectiveness o. the Presi-
dents message was not expected 90
be euaged today since Saturday Is
usually a holiday with the miners.
However. there was The order of
President John H. Lewis OF thet'nited
Mine Workers that the men return
DO work under the Presidents prom
ise OF action 30 eQlalize scales.
In Illinois, where the miners were
under command OF state President
Frank Farringlop. 1t was believed the
men will resume work. although Far
rnieton did not appear enthusiastic
over the development. However. his
statement that Lewis Is now re-
sponsihle was taken 10 mean he
would put no obstacles In the way
OF a peaceful settlement
The unauthorized strikes or hi
luminous workers practically ended
coal production In Illinois and lndi-
ana
The complaints OF the miners over
Continued on Page Twol
Evening journal., 1920-07-31
DIR. B. L. LEWIS OF
HARRINGTON DIES
snacIal ln M Evenlng Jonrnal

Special 10 The Evening Journal
DOVER. d.. July 3i.-Dr Beniah T.
Lewis. for many years a prominent
practicing physician az Harrington,
former member Of the Delaware stats
Senate and one time presiding ohlcer
OF that body. also former State Audi
Harrington yesterday after an illness
OF several months. lie was over 20
years Of age. lie leaves a widow,
formerly Miss pennewill. DR.. Lewis
had an extensive practice in Harripg-
ton and surrounding country, dnd
was highly regarded in this c0ffnnun-
hy He was influential in Democratic
politics for many years.
Evening journal., 1920-07-31
ROBBER SCARED
BY NEIGHBORS

An attempt 10 rob the home Of
Charles 5. pinkine. iiii Pleasant
street, early yesterday morning failed.
as The wOuld-be hOusebreaker WIS
frightened away by neighbors.
Mr.. and Mrs. pinkine, who are away
on their vacation. left their home in
charge OF their two nieces. the Misses
Dean. The two young women had
just retired for the night, when they
bathroom window They called 20
their neighbOrs and the intruder
made his escape. The girls say the
wOuld-be rObber was a Negro.
Evening journal., 1920-07-31
TESTIMONIAL BANQUET
FOR DIR. VACCARO

A testimonial banquet will be given
DR.. Leopold Naccaro. al the Hoiei M,
O'Clock. o'
rms dinner Is in recognifion OF the
hohor recently conferred on DIR Vac
caro- by the Italian Government for
MS work during the Italian Govern
ment bond sale. He had conferred an
nun me Chevalier OF the Order OF the
Crown OF Italy.
Among the distinguished guests will
De captain Alexander Sapelli. special
instructor or Italian Missions for the
Italian Government. with ofices i'm
New York city, and g. C.. A. Bald. on
philadelphia. Dr. Charles Leone ~
this city, will be master OF cere-
monies.
Evening journal., 1920-07-31
DISTRIBUTING BRIDGE
IMPROVEMENT BONDS

The $4,000 Baltimore and Ohio
railroad bridge Improvement bonds
Commerce Committee 10 public splr-
tied citizens are being distributed by
the Security and safe Deposit Com
pany the depository. The bonds
were ready for distribution This morn
ing 20 persons who purchased them.
The selling Of these bonds through
The Chamber OF Commerce Commit
tee az par was an excellent accom-
plishmenl. They bear az the rate OF
az per cent. from July 4. 1920.
The work Of making improvements
90 the bridge 10 make t adequate
FOR traffic is nearing completion. The
sale OF the bonds will enable the
Levy Court to pay for the work
promptly.
Evening journal., 1920-07-31
TOT DRINKS METAL
POLISH, MAY DIE

Securing a bottle thought to have
contained a metal polish while r0mp-
ing. about the home Of Mrs. Bertha
Weber. OF 30i West Both street this
morning. a 1--WE year old son az Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence A. Graniland. OF
303 West Thirtieth street swallowed
The contents and Immediately fell to
the floor unconscious The child
was removed TO the Delaware hospit-
al In the automobile Of August Sell
er, OF Thirtieth and Washington
streets.
Mrs. Grantland had taken her
child 10 the Wehber home 10 be cared
for while she was marketing While
Mrs Webber was doing house work.
the child got the bottle ana drsnk
the contents. He is in a serious con
dition.
Evening journal., 1920-07-31
CAN MAYOR
ACTFORCITY
WHILEAWAY?
His Legality of Commission
er Appointments While at
RehObOth Questioned

Referring Of the appointments by
Mayor Taylor OF james A. LeFevre and
John C. Foote. as members OF the
Board Of Public Utility Commissioners
90 the committee OF the whole OF City
Council on Thursday night. is said
10 have been due 10 question Of the
legality Of the appointments, they
having been made by the mayor while
he was In RehOb0ih. Sussex county.
No member Of Council approached
on the subject this morning cared
70 be quoted in the matter. as they
do not svish TO be placed in a position
indicatfig any opposition 10 the con-
firmation Of the appoiniees. but adj
NIT that the question as 20 the
mayors power to act in his Official
capacity anywhere except within the
city limits has been raised. and that
70 was thought better 20 postpone
final action until after Mavor Taylor
returns home on Monday.
THE act under which the city Is
authorized 10 elect a mayor" said one
public official this morning. docs not
empower the city 10 have more than
one official acting in that capacity
at the same time. When Mayor Tay-
Tor left for Rehoboth 10 spend his
vacation. President of Council
George T. Lyon. by law. became
mayor OF Wilmington, and has acted
as such during the present morAh
III these appointments can be made
by the mayor during his absence
from the oity. and while the Presi-
dent Of City Council Is acting mayor,
We have two mayors at one time.
The confirmation Of these appoint
ments at this time by council might
lead TO a contest in the courts later
on and therefore, IL was Thought bet
ter TO postpone confirmation until
the mayor returns"
Another question affects the legal
NY OF the appointments OF Mr.. Foote
ne already being a county oflcial
II Is contended by some that a man
cannot hold both a county and CITY
position at The same time
Evening journal., 1920-07-31
ANTT-BOLSHEVIKT
MOVE IN CAUCASUS

LONDON. duly "a. Omitted Press).-
Bolshevfk troops have capiured
BielysiOk and have reached Bresi
Litovsk. according 10 a Moscow wlro-
less dispateh received here today.
WARSAW, duly 30 (DoIayesi, United
Press "A Bolshevik revolution Is ~
ported 10 have broken out IN Kovno.
resulting In overthrow Of the Liihuan-
ian government Street fighting was IN
progress when tho dispatch was iilcd.
PARIS, July 81 CUuitnf Pros<)-
Confidential advices 10 tho foreign of-
fees today indicated there was ground
for belief that an attempt 10 Ovor-
throw the Bolshevik government was
being plotted by Ieadcrs Of the soviet
armies. now al tlro high tide Of their
victory over tho Poles.
Relations between the Moscow CIV
ernment and the armies m the aeid
were said % be strained. and beoom-
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