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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
SALE POSTPONED
INDEFINITELY

The Home and Farm of the late
Hon b. NJ Kitchen, located at
Shanghai, w. Va. which was to,
have been sold in front of the Court
House, Saturday, Feb. 18th, at .
o'clock has been postponed until
further notice on account of the
continued bad weather. Watch for
new date later.
s. S. Felker, Agent.
1p 1t Martinsburg, w. Va.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
HEAVY SNOW STORM /.
PLAYS HAVOC WITH
THE WIRE SERVICE
Communication With Outside
World Almost Impossible.

The heavy snow storm, which has
been raging during the last As hours
has played havoc in practically all
parts OF the country. but more so
with the East. Transportation has
been so interfered with that it has
been impossible for trains to main
tain their schedules, some of them
reaching this city as much as three
hours late
The telephone and telegraph COM
panies have suffered greatly. All
day yesterday and today communi-
cation with the outside world has
been attended with difficulty. Yes
ter day the Journal gave its readers
an abbreviated telegraph report.
and today 1t is more so. The G. &
=. Telephone Company reported
that n very large percentage OF It's
wires were out of commission, and
many points could not be reached.
The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany has experienced similar diff
Guilty.
Farmers coming to the city today
reported that the roads are SO full
of snow that 1t Is almost impossible!
to travel them. Automobile travel
is out of the question. and horses
are unable to draw vehicles. On
the level the snow has reached
depth of 20 inches, and where 1t Is
drifted travel is temporarily held
up.
The city's streets are In little
better condition today than yester-
day. The sidewalks have been
cleaned. and pedestrians are able
to move about. What few automo-
biles that have appeared travel very
slowly, and only the large cars are
being used Small cars have re-
manned in the garages and Will not
make their appearances until condi-
tions are greatly improved
The city schools resumed this
morning after day OF rest, but the
attendance is reported not up TO
the standard. However, a little re-
lief is promised and 1t Is believed
by tomorrow conditions will be
very much better.
The storm also more or less serf-
ously affected proceedings In the
circuit court this morning. A num-
Der OF Jurors and witnesses in Inn
portant suits were unable to reach
town. the county roads being diff
cult to traverse.
In town it behooved pedestrians
to exercise caution in walking long
sidewalks where residences have
slightly slanting roofs as huge guam
titles of snow banked UP there fell
at the most unexpected time.
Heavy icicles also yield to the thaw
and fall with alarming suddenness.
During the night and late yester-
day afternoon more snow fell, max
ing total precipitation of approx
mately Is inches.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart

Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart, wife of
George a. Stewart died at her
home in Pittsburgh. Pa, last Sun
day, aged 81 years. Mrs. Stewart
was the daughter of the late Mr..
and Mrs. Frank H. Needy, and her
earlier years were spent in Shep,
herdstown vicinity whore her par
ents resided. She had lived in Pitts
burgh for the past % years. Be
sides her husband, She is survived
by two sons and daughter: Char
les and Frank Stewart and Mrs.
Alma Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Sperow, H. Frank ..eedy, Charles
NJ. Needy and Mrs. Charles Lemen,
all of this neighborhood, went to
Pittsburgh to attend the funeral
service, which was held in that
city Wednesday.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
COURT OF CLAIMS
THING OF THE PAST

West Virginians who have old war
claims hanging over from the Civil
war, and theer are a good many of
them, are being informed, when writ
ing to the members of the delegation
that there is no branch of the gov
eminent that now has jurisdiction
ocer such claims. The United States
Court of Claims, in this city, had for
many years, but several years ago
Congress took this jurisdiction away
from it, and conferred it no where
else, with the intention Of ending the
war claim business Civil war; per
manently, the theory of congress be-
ing that all pust claims had been set
tied and had had their day in court.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
WESTENHAVER TELLS
ABOUT ROBBERY ON
SOUTH QUEEN STREET
duplicates WelI-KnoWn YOUNG
Men In Affair.

BY degrees the truth about the
workings of the gang robbers in
the city is coming to light, and the
indications are that it will not be a
great while until all, or at least as
much as can be learned will be
made public.
Yesterday evening Constable An
derson and Policeman John w.
Snyder arrived from Frederick, Md,
with Herbert Westenhaver. At Mr..
Noll's office last night Westenhav-
er made his statement. in which he
told some things about the hold-up
and robbery Of Peter Dunn. Charles
D. Eubanks and A. Mandigo near
st, Josephs Catholic church sew
eral weeks ago Louie Martin was
also robbed of rs cents.
Westenhaver implicated Edward
Bradford in the affair and there
may be some Developments later
Jimmie" Myers. it has been stated,
was used that night as a decoy. and
it appears that he was very largely
responsible for the robbery. Brad
ford was also at Mr.. Nolfs office,
and, of course, denied everything.
Myers and Bradford were re-
leased on their recognizanee.
Charles ID. Eubanks. who was
robbed also appeared at Mr.. Nolis
office and gave statement. but 1t
was not given out.
James Cody and Dayman Hardy
yesterday signed their statements,
which covers nineteen typewriter
pages. At the Cushwa robbery they
say that Randolph Woore, "Giggle"
Mercer and "Tulu" Flynn were
present, The same gang negotia-
ted the robbery of G. e. Smiths re-
pair shop with Herbert Westenhav-
er present Several other matters
are touched upon and explained.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
WELL KNOWN man TO
TAKE DESERVED REST

After 30 years active service with
the Baltimore and Ohio, the greater
part spent In the passenger service,
many years as agent at the local sta
ton, Mr.. X. S. Bouic of West Race
street, recently applied a relief and
is now taking a much deserved rest.
Mr.. Harry Homer, heretofore attach
ed to the freight offices, Is temper
airy relief passenger clerk. Much OF
Mr.. Bouics furlough will be spent at
his pretty little farm and orchard ut
the mountains, which will materially
assist in his recuperation.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
STUDENTS VISIT.

A number of students from near
by towns left last Friday evening
for weekend visits to their homes.
Sara Huyett went to Wheatland to
be with her parents, while Marga.
ret Ropp and Esther Hite journeyed
to Hedgesville The Martinsburg
contingent consisting of Margaret
Beavers, Sule DeHayn and Helen
Little, was accompanied by Mrs.
Gardiner of the faculty, who spent
the two days with her sister, Miss
Frances Henshaw, a teacher in the
Martinsburg schools.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06

the mechanical process of getting
the treaty back before he senate.
it Is expected on bofh sides that
when it is called up it will be re-
ferred to the foreign relations com
mittee, which Immediately will re.
port it without any attempt to frame
reservations. This step. it was ex-
planned, will be merely a technical
one, in order To get the treaty out
from under the cloture attached to
it Just before it failed of ratification
in November. When. the committee
reports, Senator Lodge will move
the adoption of reservations which
are yet to be decided on by the re-
publican senators.
On the democratic side, it is
said the procedure will not be de-
termined until the plan of the re-
publicans IS revealed, although
some points may be settled Satur-
day.
In discussing the letter of Wis
count Grey. Senator Hitchcock re.
yealed he had talked over the ques-
ton or reservations with the Brit
ish statesman before the latter's de-
parture from this country. The sen
ator said that most of the CONVEX
sation related. however, to the res
ervation regarding voting power in
the League, Viscount Grey In, cat
Ing that 1t would be acceptable to
London but would be expected to
bring some strong protests from the
colonial governments.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
ASK FOR PERMIT
TO SELL, ANYWAY

When twenty-three liquor licenses
were applied for in court at Cham
bersburg this week, Judge Gillian
said he could not understand on
what theory is based the right to
ask for the granting Of licenses.
Judge Gillian explained the act Of
congress prohibits the sale OF intox-
icating liquors and said that when
the law Of state conflicts with
national legislation the state law
must be subordinate, judge Gillian
also stated he didn't think court
should be asked to act on "antici-
p0tory action of the United States
supreme Court"
All of the applications were filed
and will be passed at the term on
argument court during the month.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
SPLENDID LECTURE
TO SMALL AUDIENCE

Before a small but appreeiative AT
dience at the high school assembly
hall Thursday night, Mr.. Shorthand f.
Fannon delivered a corking good lee
ture on Community Building and
the City Beautiful" 1t is exceeding
ly regrettable that the audience was
SO small. The theme deserved a
record attendance and the fact that
the subject was presented so ably
and entertainingly made it all the
more important that Martinsburg
people get in touch with such SPLEEN
did ideas. Mr.. Fannon left for Ha-
gerstown, where he will make a sim
liar talk.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
STATE ASKS FIRST
DEGREE VERDICT IN
WOMAN MURDER CASE
MrS. UhI On Trial For Her
Life AT Cumberland.

Cumberland. Md, Feb. with
or l7-months-old daughter Virginia
her arms and two other children
inging to ,her knees. Mrs. Kate
II, 25 years old, listened with no
pparent emotion in the circuit
court here Thursday afternoon to
tate's Attorney Fuller Barnard,
5r.. tell the jury in his opening
iatement al her trial that he will
Oduce testimony to show She had
lanned the murder of Edgar Bryan
'ownall, % years old. in her apart.
nent here on December 81.
She did not display nervousness
Or show any concern when the
States ttorney twice asked the
jury to bring in a verdict of murder
IN the first degree. She kept her big
brown eyes on the States Attorney.
The children, however, seemed to
know that something of the great.
est Importance was going ON. They
remained quiet while Mr.. Barnard
was asking the II men-all elderly
with exception of two-to send their
)mother either to the gallows or 10
prison for life, because he said,
she had deliberately stabbed a man
ITO death. They ate cakes, but show.
ed they knew something extraordin.
airy was taking place.
Mr.. Barnard told the jurors of
the killing. He said Mrs. Uhl call
ed to Pownall, who was in the apart
ment on the floor above the Uhl
apartment, and asked him to come
to her rooms. He told how Pow
nails father. uncle and the latter's
wife pleaded with him not to go
to Mrs. Uhl. He said the relatives
told him they feared something
would hoppen to him, as they had
heard his name mentioned in
quarrel the night before between
Mrs. Uhl and her husband Mervin
UhI.
He said policemen and others
will testify that Mrs. Uhl when
first arrested did not say she kill
ed Pownall because he had attempt
ed to assault her. He said these
witnesses will say she told them
she killed Pownall because he lied
to her.
Former States Attorney David
r. Robb and Attorney Saul Prayer
told the court after Mr.. Barnard
}had completed his address that
they would reserve their statement
until the State had given its testi.
,mony, which started this morning.
Ut s thought the fate of Mrs. Uhl
Twill be in the hands of the jury
Ythis evening.
All of the 81 talesmen excused
refrained from saying whether
their opinions were for or against
THE prisoner, with one exception.
|The exception was Edward Erick.
Iof South Cumberland, who, despite
|the warnings of the court. said:
III am in favor of the lady"
Seated near Mrs. Uhl, in addition
ITO her children. We're her husband,
'her father, Thomas Geary, of Mount
Savage, Ond her aunts, Mrs. Ida
Lewis and Miss Myrtle Jones. The
accused, who is attractive looking.
)wore simple jacket suit of green
land large hat of mouse-coored
Ifelt. She had an open black veil
|about her face. Immediately in
front Of the group about Mrs. Uhl
Isat the prosecuting attorneys and
1.-THE father and sister of the dead
man. Miss Pownall, the sister, is a
very beautiful girl. She is a school
teacher at Romney. In back of the
Ihl group sat the uncle and aunt
Of the dead man.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
MUSTN'T WE'D GRAN'MA.

Imprisonment for ten years and
$4,000 fine are the penalties au-
thorized in a bill offered in the
Maryland house Of delegates by
Delegate Grymes Of Baltimore city.
Delegate Grymes introduced a
"shall not" bill in the house con-
corning the people one shall not
He opposes many other limitations
marry. Grandmothers head the list
and restrictions on the marriage
ceremony the idea being that the
laws are entirely too lax.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
HUNS AGAIN WILL
ASK ALLIES TO LET
THEM TRY CULFRITS
Chancellor Bauer Makes Pub
lie Statement For Press.

Berlin, Feb 6.-Extradition pro
ccedint-s and their subsequent com
plicatiCps will most likely be the
chief theme Of meeting Of the
foreign affairs committee called for
Saturday with party leaders, and
the result may be a decision to con-
yene the national assembly In
this connection statement just
issued by Chancellor Bauer to the
press endeayors TO make Ger
many's position clear before the
world. Chancellor Bauer said;
Germany finds herself in criti-
cal position similar to that when
confronted with the question wheth-
er she would sign the peace treaty
or not, Then, as now. the govern
ment tried to reject the so-called
clauses of honor
"A majority Of the assembly yot-
ed in favor Of signing the treaty on
June 90, 1919, presuming that the
clauses would not become effective.
Their efforts were unsuccessful,
and, under pressure of the threat
ened occupation of Germany, they
resolved to accept the treaty in its
entirety.
There was no lack Of sense of
national honor. 1t was known that
France lOnged for an opportunity
for her troops to enter Germany
for the purpose Of separating the
north and the south. 1t was an act
of self-preseryation that we did
not hesitate to sign.
Meanwhile we left no stone I'M
turned to procure satisfactory
solution of the question relating to
the handing over Of the persons de-
manded, and we have done our ut
most 10 convince the entente that
We are expected to do what no gov
eminent, though animated by the
best good will, could comply with.
In a discussion with the represen-
tatiyes Of the entente our stand
point was fully appreciated by
America and japan and by Eng
lands official representatives of
France.
I'VE tried to get the list and the
charges against those named be
fore the ratification Of the peace
treaty so that we ourselves might
take proceedings against them. Our
request was refused and our at
tempt to establish state court
was frustrated.
Our standpoint was explained in
the note Of January %, and we
again emphasize it. But we shall
strictly avoid any proYocation.
For this reason the government
regrets that Baron Won Lersner re-
fused to forward the entente note.
In any such action the interests Of
the whole nation must be decisive,
and not the honor OF a single indi-
vidual."
(The German note of January 25
begged the allies to renounce exc
cution Of article 228 of the peace
treaty, requiring the surrender Of
persons accused of acts in violation
OF the laws and customs of war.
The note offirmed that the execu-
ton of article 228 would infallibly
cause political and economic trou-
bles. The German government pro-
posed that the trial Of such persons
be held in Germany with the partic-
ipation of allied representatives.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
p. c. Brooks.

Peter Chardon Brooks, son Of
Graham Brooks and grandson of
r. d. Shepherd Of Shepherdstown,
died on January ~ at his residence
at Deerfeld street, Boston, Mass.
Mr.. Brooks was the eighth genera
tion to occupy the family estate in
West Medford, which was originally
purchased fro mthe Indians. He is
survived by son, Lawrence Brooks,
Of GrOton, Mass, and Mrs. Richard
NJ. Saltonstall, Of Boston and Chest
nut Hill
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
NOT so ALARMING.

DR.. S. L. Jepson. state health com
missioner, received a letter in ans
wer to enquiry, from the United
States public health service, stating
that there are no funds available to
secure volunteers for the influenza
epidemic. The state authorities do
not consider the present influenza
epidemic very alarming, since the
majority fthe cases are mild com
pared to last year and the death and
pneumonia RATES light.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
PLAINTIFFS WIN.

In the case of Brady Bros. VS.. Bry-
don Bros, which had been on trial
in the circuit court at Cumberland
for six days, the jury Wednesday
night rendered a verdict in favor of
Brady Bros. for S15,96t. The case
was argued before the jury for four
hours and the jury remained out for
about one hour and one half
The suit arose over the alleged
failure to carry out the provisions of
contract relative to the mining of
coal.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE.

Rev y. l.. BlaIemore, OF Winches-
Fer, presiding elder of Winchester
district, is scheduled to hold quar-
erly conference at Trinity Metho-
hist Episcopal church tonight and to
breach there Sundaya night The
Berkeley quarterly conference is set
Tor Saturday night in Hedgesville and
he elder is to preach there Sunday
morning
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
MYSTERIOUS SUICIDE.

Friends and the authorities Of
Clarkksburg are mystitied over the
suicide of Inocencio Suarez, chemi-
cal worker of Zeising, an industrial
suburb, who drew a pistol from his
pocket and shot himself dead while
walking along a street there Thurs
day morning. The coroner pronoun-
ced it a case of plain suicide.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06

Mr., Ray Barney and Mr.. Geo. r.
Ashton have secured the agency of
the Kerr.Fehr-Houch Oil and Gas
Co., of McKeesport, Pa, and will be
the local representatives
Mr. Houck, a partner of this firm,
is a former county man, born and
raised here and brother of Edgar,
George and Ira Houck, all well-known
farmers of this district. Mr. Houck
left here about II years ago to take
up Engineering with the United
States Steel CORPORATION.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
DEGREE CONFERRED.

Potomac University of Washing.
ton, has conferred the honorary de
ggree of Doctor of Divinity upon Rev.
S. l.. Flickinger. pastor of the Re
formed Church of Shepherdstown.
"for meritorious services to the
church and humanity"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
DRASTIC STEPS To
Save INDUSTRIES
tBv International News service.)

(ey international News serviee.)
Washington, Feb. g. Drastic step
were taken today by Director Gen,
eral Hines, Of the railroad admins
tration, to prevent Shut down Of
scores of industries and public util-
tiles in the East because of lack
Of coal. Regional Director Mari OF
the Pocahontas region. has been
given wide latitude in diyefting
urge shipments.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
JEFFERSON ELECTS.

The following new officers were
elected for the Jefferson County
Farm Bureau for 1920: President
M. o. Rouss; secretary-W. F.
Alexander; treasurer-T T. Perry;
vice-presidents-J B. Huyett, C..
w. Blue, II. c. Marshall VIM.
Lynch, w. A. Higgs, c. o. WRIT.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06

With so many contagious diseases
about can you say you are safe?
With one of our accident or life
policies you have no need to worry.
perfect protection is what you need.
Consult MS about it. This is per-
s0nal obligation you owe yourself,
and there is no time like the present
to foil the Grim Reaper. See our
Perfect Protection plan on page 3.
1p.-2t.
Feb. 3-6
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
URGE WOMAN HEAD
OF NEW DEPARTMENT
BY International News Service.)

(By international News service.)
Washington, Feb. Ga department
|of education is now urged by the
NEW women voters of the country,
with a woman secretary at it's head
who shall have a seat in the presi-
dents cabinet. The idea is growing
stronger each day and determined
effort will be made to induce both
|big political parties to include a
|rlank to this effect in their plat
EOrmS.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
BENNETT-THOMPSON

Mr.. Max NJ. Bennett, of Duffieds,
and Miss Mary f. Thompson. OF
Hancock, Md, We're married last
Thursday at the Presbyterian manse
at Duffields, the ceremony being
performed by Rev. John G. Siler
Mr.. Benntt is a popular employee Of
the b. d O. Railroad. The bride and
groom left on the evening train for
a wedding trip.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
BRANDT SNYDER.

Rev Charles Earl Brandt, pastor
Of the Southern Methodist church
es Of Shenandoah Junction and Bak-
erton, was married last Thursday to
Miss Katherine Theresa Snyder, Of
that place The ceremony took
place at the home Of the brides
relatives, MI and MIS- NJ b. Wun-
dor
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
IN SHEPHERDSTOWN

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Fl, Trout
have moved from Kearneysyille
for the balance of the winter and
will remain in Shepherdstown until
April, They have rented rooms in
the McChan house on Main street
that Town
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
NO SCHOOL TODAY.

The snow has blocked roads more
or less in the vicinity of lIedgesville
and school was called off there today.
IT is also believed that the quarter
ly conference to be held there Satur-
day will have nightly slim attend
anCp.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
CLUB TO MEET.

The Burkhart Community Club
will hold its meeting for the month
of February at the home of Mrs. B..
l.. Davis at 2 p. IN. on Thursday,
February IL. A large attendance is
expected as important questions per-
tanning to the program OF commune
ity will be discussed.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
EASIER WAYS KNOWN

Despondent over Illness which
kept him from work, Albert Rice
beat himself on the head with a
brick. He was found on the floor
with the brick by his side in a daz.
ed condition. and removed TO Mont.
eyue Hospital
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-06
VIOLENT RADICALS
ALWAYS SCHEM|NC
Continually Advocating Over
throw Of Government.
lBy International News SERVICE. }

(By international News Service.)
Washington, Feb. 6.-Attorney
General Newton, of New York. w
appeared before the house judiciary
committee today. declared that there
are tens of thousands Of persons in
this country, of the violent type. who
are advocating the overthrow Of the
government and the establishment of
a dictatorship like that under which
Russia Is suffering.