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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-01
For the Good of
 the Community

HE ''poor farmer" is misnomer. X There are poor farmers and there are poor village and city folks.
 There are loafers on the farms and loaters Tn the pool rooms and alleys of cities
 But where business conduct is applied to energy the same results attend either where the COWS low or the auto honks.
 The farmer needs exemptions no more than the city man. He is as able to pay his taxes as the city man. When taxes are levled with equal proportion on all there Will be no trouble along that line.
 The little Mormon girl clerk in a Mor- mon store pays ten per cent of her wages to the support of Mormonism; the nil- llonaire gold miner, who makes S1,OOO.- 900 in gold mining, turns over a tenth of that, or is put out of the pale.
 Result Mormonism is thriving busi- ness success. The Mormons have a strong arm supporting them wherever they be. even to the uttermost ends of the earth
 As for the southern farmer, he, in par tlcular has no great grievance. Here is what IS said of him in the Baltimore Man ufacturers Record, a periodical that fights his battles in every issue:
 The south's proportion of the value of ali crops raised in this country last year was A per cent.
 "One-thlrd of the population and area of the whole country is able to raise crops the value of which almost equals one-half the total values of the entire country.
 Acre for acre this sections crops are more valuable than those of other sec tions.
 Last year the total acreage of all crops in the United States was 368.OOO.- 900 acres, of which 137 7,00O,OOO were in the south. So with BY per cent of the acreage the south produced nearly one half the total crop value"
 Nor does the higher price paid for cot ton account for this, because, as the Record observes:
 "Only about 36 per cent of the total southern crop was in cotton and in the ten states growing more than 95 per cent of
 
 more than 25 per cent"
 The increased production in the "mis- cellaneous' crops is the other name for the increase in values of southern farm production. That is business conduct ap- piled to farming.
 The Alabama soil and climate are just as marvellous as the Alabama deposits of minerals. More so, because it requires an immense outlay of capital and hard drives to force the earth to surrender the treasures of her rock-bound viscera, while those just beneath the surface of her bosom respond generously with one sea- sons stroke of blow and harrow The rains and the warm winds from the gulf cost nothing and come perpetually with out effort or solicitation.
 Mo- the southern farmer, the Alabama farmer, is beholden to no man and he is not in the position of asking favors. He is quite able to care for himself and he is doing so.
 Public servants would render better
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-01

Registration by degree courses was as follows: Electrical engineering, zz9' mechanical engineering. 126; civil en gineering, S9: chemical engineering, 9s architecture, 21; agriculture, 2ooi agrl- cultural education. 42; general course 105; vterinary medicine. 49; phar- macy 43
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-20
ROAD SUPERVISOR
HOME FROM SCHOOL
Which He Attended At State
University.

Mr.. C. N. Stuckey, county road
supervisor, returned today from
Morgantown. where he attended
the state good roads school, which
was held at the University. In dis
GUESSING the school Mr.. Stuckey said
that It was we'll attended. and the
instruction was excellent. He said
he was sorry all of the county courts
in the state were not present, as
he believed they could have learn
ed great deal about road buildin-
While in Morgantown Mr.. Stucf
ey stated he found many Crime
Golden, Ben Davis and other var.
cites Of apples grown in Berkeley
county. Several farmers in that
,ection, he said were preparing to
plant orchards.
Morgan county was well repre-
scented, the three members of the
county court, road supervisor and
Attorney H. w. Bayer being pres
emit. Supervisor Hendricks OF Jei-
ferson county was also present. Oh
The fifty-five counties in the state.
only one failed To have a represen-
sative.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-20
SESSION
WILL CONSIDER
LOCAL CHARTER
Martinsburg Included Ir
Governor CornWeII'S List.

Governor Cornwell late yesterday
called an extra session of the West
Virginia legislature to meet Friday,
February q, to consider seven spe-
cific subjects, one Of which is rati-
fication OF the federal suffrage
amendment.
The seven subjects to be consid-
cred are as follows:
ITO consider and enact legislation
dealing with the high cost of liv-
ing. To make the taking of excess
profits on all the necessaries of life
misdemeanor and to fix penalties
for the violation Of the provisions
of such statutes as may be enacted
on the subject.
"Second-To authorize the indie
pendent school districts Of Ravens
wood to erect new school build
ing and to levy tax or a bond is
sue sufficient for that purpose.
"Third-To amend the charter Of
the city of Charleston relating 10
the paving of its streets and alleys.
'Fcurth-To amend the charter
of the city Of Martinsburg relating
to paving and sewerage and the
method of paying for same
"Fifth-To consider and to rat
fy the amendment to the constitu-
tion of the United States, extend
ing the right Of suffrage to women
and to pass appropriate legislation
making the same effective in West
Virginia for all purposes,
'SiXth-To amend. if deemed ad.
yisable, the corporation laws OF the
state to allow the issue Of non-par
stock and to fix the basis Of the tax
on same.
"Seveuth-To make necessary
appropriations Of public moneys to
defray the expense Of the special
eassiOn."
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-20
new ENGLAND UNDER
GREAT SNOW DRIFTS
Business In General Tied Up
In That Section.
(By international News ServIce.)


Boston Feb. 20.-Nortnern New
England today was literally buried
under snow drifts from nine to fif-
teen feet high. Nearly all of Maine,
New Hampshire and Vermont was
trolleyless. Many railroad trains
were stalled. in drifts. Highways
were impassable. Drifts left by the
blizzard Of yesterday in many in
stances reached to the second stor-
les OF farm houses, isolating the
inmates. Drifts nine feet high were
piled in the business section Of
Bangor, Lewistown and other
Maine cities.
With transportation again Grip
pied New England was facing the
most menacing period In the cold
famine Steamships, too, on their
way north with coal were delayed,
having been forced to make the
nearest port in the storm. The sit
uation was further aggravated by a
tieup Of freight cars frozen to the
rails in Enew England yards and
sidings.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-20
Crisis lveted Treaty Not Likely To Be Wdra0m From Senate
ELABORATE PROGRAM
FOR BERKELEY POST
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Which Will Be Held At Apollo
Sunday Afternoon.

The complete program for the
Memorial Service to the Berkeley
county men and women who lost
their lives in the service was made
public this morning and is printed
below. The service will begin
promptly at 8 o'clock in the Apollo
Theatre and is expected to take
not more than an hour and a quar-
ter. Indications at present are
for a big crowd. and the people are
urged to come early in order to Sc
cure good seats.
Immediately following the public
culogies the actual presentation of
the memorial certificates will take
place in the Post room at the y. NJ.
c. A.
The Post has been unable to get
into communication with the prop
er next of kin Of few men, and It
uses this opportunity to ask the
next of kin of the men whose names
are printed below to consider them
selves officially invited and to come
for the certificates on Sunday.
Harry Bittinger,
Ably Crawford
Fred L. Mason,
Raymond w. Price,
Boyd F. Shriyer,
Calvin J. Shoap,
James E. Thompson,
Roy Wagely.
Next of kin attending the serv-
ice are privileged to occupy re-
served seats and are asked to call
TO the attention of the ushers at
the door the fact that they are 50
entitled.
Ministers Of the city have been
asked TO announce the service on
Sunday. The public is cordially in
vited to attend the exercises.
The Program
Organ Prelude,
Liberty March, J. Frank Frysing
Elizabeth Morrison Livers.
Community Song Service, Dirsc-
ton of DIR. G. Bruce Geyer.
The Rose Of No Mans Land,
Cardigan Brennan, Mr., Arthur Clio.
yer.
Opening statement by the Post
Commander.
Prayer, Mr.. c. w sayres, Of the
Y. NJ. C. A.
"The Battle Hymn Of the Repub-
lie VIM. Steffe, DR.. Bruce Geyer
Address. Mr.. L. Dew. Gerhardt,
Kipling's "Recessional," DeKo-
ven, Mrs. Charles N. Campbell.
Address, Congressman Mansfield
Nj. Nicely.
Onward, Christian Soldiers" by
the audience.
Benediction, Mr.. c. W. Syeres.
immediately after the service the
French Memorial Certificates will
be presented to the next Of kin, or
authorized representatives, of the
men and women from Berkeley
county who died in the serice. The
presentation will take place at the
Post room on the second floor of
the Young Mems Christian Associ-
alton.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-20
NO MORE SALES or
GERMAN SHIPS TILL
CONGRESS SAYS So
Jones Bill Prohibit Any Action
BY Board.
by International News service,)

by international News Service.)
Washington, Feb. 20.-Sale of the
former German vessels, now held
by the Shipping Board. is prohibit
ed until provision is made by de
finite policy for the sale Of the
ships" by congress. under the terms
of the Jones bill, favorably report.
ed out by the senate commerce
committee today.
The bill provides against the sale
of both passenger and freight YES
sells acquired from Germany and
directs the shipping board to i'm.
mediately recondition the ships in
the manner which will make them
most servieeable.
The Jones bill was amended by
the committee by a vote of ten to
three TO make the sale impossible
until congress has determined on a
policy. The original bill only pro
vides that provision for the sale of
the particular ships should be au-
thori2ed.
President Approved Sale
Washington. Feb. 20.-President
wilson mas approved OF Selllng lne
ex-German liners, Chairman John
Barton Payne, of the shipping
board told the house committee to-
day.
Replying to a letter from the
chairman of the board requesting
his judgment. President Wilson in
formally said be would await the
action of the board. When the
boards resolution to sell the ships
was sent to the president Chairman
Payne said the president wrote on
it action of the board approved"
viii Take Appeal
Washington, Feb. 20.-Assistant
Attorney General Ames today an.
nounced that at conference with
Justice Bailey Of the Supreme
Court Of the District of Columbia
that the government will file an
appeal from the injunction granted
to halt the sale of the German pas
senger ships.
The appeal probably will be TAX
en- Immediately so that a final de-
csion may be secured.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-20
PRESIDENT INSISTS
HE WILL NOT CHANGE
FORMER POSITION
Foreign Reports Of Notes
Declared Inaccurate.
BY international News service.l

BY International News Service.)
Washington, Feb. 20.-President
Wilson's note of reply to the allied
premiers' communication on the Ad
Ratio question will not be forward
ed today, the state department an
nounced. 1t is understood the note is
being put in diplomatic form. and
may have to be approved by the
president.
Allies Fail To Answer
Washington. Feb. 20.-The presi-
dent, in his reply to the allied note
with regard to the proposed new
settlement of the Adriatic question,
is understood to have pointed out to
the premiers that their argumenta-
tive note does answer his protest
that the council of premiers have
! taken action, to which this nation
! would be bound, without consulting
this government.
President Wilson's reply now
awaiting transmission does not
close the controversy, it was learn
ed today, but it is of such a char
acter that it is believed here that
it has averted a crisis
The result of the exchange of
, notes, according to the opinion of
high officials of the state depart
ment. are these:
The proposed settlement Of the
Adriatic problem will be abandoned
by the council of premiers. unless
President Wilson can be convinced
eof its justice
The council of premiers will con-
suit the United States in the future
before taking definite action on any
matter to which this government
might be bound
A crisis has been ayerted, but
long drawn controversy is likely
t. follow.
The treaty of peace is not likely
to, be Withdrawn from the senate
Dispatches supporting to have
I given a summary of the allies COM
munication to President Wilson,
which were published in Buenos
Ayres. We're today characterized of
ticially as inaccurate. 1t was stated
that the summary did not CORE
spond to the text of the note and
was misleading in many respects.
President Wilson now has before
him the matter Of making public
all of the diplomatic correspond
enee if the fact that foreign news
papers are printing bits of the mes
sages which officials here declare
are misleading. 1t was stated that
full publication of the text would
give the entire aspect of the situa-
ton and would show conclusively
that the president is not making
stubborn protest without cause
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-20
REAR ADMIRAL PEkRY.
NORTH POLE finder
DIES EARLY TODAY
Was Picturesque Figure In
American History
(By international News service.)

10y international NEWS oci VICE.
Washington, Feb. 90 Rear Ad-
lairal Robert E. Peary. discoyerer
81 the North Pole, died at his home
Hare early today after an illness Of
: several weeks as the result of perm
cor anemla.
Rear Admiral Peary has been
suffering for nearly two years. A
few weeks ago he underwent an OPP
Grafton for blood TRANSMISSION, but
this failed TO relieve him.
Admiral Peary had submitted to
more than forty blood transfusions
during the last two years It was
learned. On leaving hospital here
last week after undergoing blood
TRANSMISSION operation 1t was known
that his life could only be main
tanned by further blood transfusions
Peary was conscious to the end
and only yestertN had received
callers and carried on a lively con-
versation. His wife, son, son-in-law
and daughter, were with him when
he died
Admiral Peary was born In Cres-
son, Pa, May 1856. the son Of Char.
les and Mary Peary.
Since his triumphal return from
his Ardic expedition and the sub
sequent controversy over the dis
eoVery Of the North Pole. Admiral
Peary has not been In the best of
health
Admiral Peary was one of the pie
turesque figures in American his
tory.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-20
FUNERAL SUNDAY.

Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Mar
tina Miles, wife Of Ralph Miles, of
116 North Center street, who died
Thursday of pneumonia, will take
place at 10 o'clock Saturday morn
ing from the home Of F. c. Miles
on East Martin street. The Reys.
R. L. Wright and A. NJ. Gluck will
officiate, and the burial viii be
made in Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-20
PLEASED WITH MEETING

Mr.. Lewis Glover, residing near
Blairton, while in the city today
stated that he was present at the
Father and Son banquet at the Y.
NJ C. A. last night and that it was
the greatest affair he ever attend
ed in the city. He believes that
such gatherings are sure to be pro
ductive o? good.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-20
MEN WANTED.

Coremakers, moulders,
Machinists, machine hands,
Die sinkers, pipe filters,
Boiler makers and helpers,
Labor inside and outside work
Layer out on tank and boiler
work.
For out Of town work, good
treatment and good pay. No
labor trouble.
Meet r. M. Rhodes Satur-
day and Sunday at Hotel
Berkeley.
2-20 Up ct.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-20
NOTICE.

Washington's Birthday being OBJ
served February 23rd the Martins
ilrg Freight Station will be closed
that date, except for the delivery ri
recishable freight.
H. W. HOLLINBERGER.
10 Up 2t Ageat.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-20
GRAY HAIR SWITCHES

Special s. and $40 Sprinkled C
,hair switches, Saturday selling
|e5 and Sc. Special in ordina
(shades selling at SO to 81. Ear rol
hair nets, hair waver 5, ear puffs
|cuvls and transformers.
DR.. CONRAD'S
I Marinello Massage, Hair ORES
sing, Manicuring and Shampooin
Parlors, 231 West King Street.
10 Up 2t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-20
SPRING GOODS
JUST ARRIVED

Latest styles in Spring suits,
coats and dresses. Why pay more
when you can get them here at
reaonable prices?
z. GARNER,
Ladies Furnisher, lat n. Queen St
2 20 Up 1t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-20
NOTICE

All members of Hose Co. No. +
are requested to attend a fair be
.Hg held in Comrey's band hall BY
Hose Co. No. 5 Saturday night, Feb
q.
CHAS. ". SILER,
> % Up II resident
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-20
four o'clock

About four o'clock yesterday
yening an oil stove exploded in the
express office at the B. & o. pas
senger station. Hose Companies
one and Five responded, but before
hey arrived the fire had been ex-
tinguished. The loss was very
small.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-20

Administrative Sale OPP
ems Saturday, Feb. q. Real
bargains.
THE HUB, al N. Queen.
2 10 Up ct
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-20
ATTENTION MEN!

Before you read anything
turn to page 6 and learn of
the bargains at the admins
tratriX sale.
THE HUB, 141 N, Queen.
. 10 Up 2t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-20

Get one Of our 52x3 IL Innei
Tubes. They are fully guaranteed
$500.
| 8 lp Ii. NEIL MOTOR co
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-20

We can repair and paint your
car.
/ s Up II NEEL MOTOR co
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-20

Big dance Saturday night.
IhornWood. Tn Fri Sat If
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-20

See us about truck chains.
. II 1p St NEEL MOTOR co.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-20

Let us wash and Grease your car
8 LIP II. NEIL MOTOR co.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-20

See US about tire chains.
2 II Up Ct NEEL MOTOR co,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-20
laurence Finds Public
DoubHulOf The Future
Since Lansing affair
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.

eopy,ight 1920 by Nartinsbug Erening JoaHo
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-20

Fair tonight; Saturday snow,
with rising temperature.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-28
Patrols at All
 Public Buildings
 in City of Berlin

Berlin, Jan. 27.s Heavy patrols of soldiers guarded the government buildings during the past night and stopped all traffic over streets in that neighborhood, where barricadcs were thrown up by the troops before nightfall. Rumors were heard, during the evening that monarchists had planned an uprising today, which is the birthday of Former Emperor William and that Gustav Noske, min ster of defense, had massed troops as precautionary measure.
 While government officials have denied any knowledge of an intend ed nsurrection and say the attack on Matthias Erzberger, minister of finance, yesterday, prompted the mo bilization of forces, it is declared the authorities sought to forestall action on the part of the supporters of the imperial regime. It was re- ported last night that attacks against the independent socialist and radl- calls were rlanned as the first step in tho monarchist coup,
 Deep indignation over the attack of Herr F,zberger was expressed in a proclamation issued last night, the attempted assassination be called d criminal excess of political War iare."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-28
KEEPING THE HEALTH RECORD

pr. Fred Rowell, city physician, states that despite the fact that there are several cases of influenza in Pine Bluff, none has been reporteo to him as city physician. He has been asked by the state health au thorities to urge physicians here to report promptly all cases of the "flu." It is necessary measure in guarding against the disease, and .he physicians of Pine Bluff ought |, comply fully with Dr. Rowell's re- quest.
 As the doctors are reporting these cases at present it would be possible for Pine Bluff to slip completely in- to the grip of flu" epidemic with out the city authorities knowing anything about it. "Flu" is com municable, and last year caused more deaths than any of the so-call- ed dreaded contagious diseases.
 Incidentally the whole matter of vital statistics in Arkansas IS handled badly.
 There ought to be registrars of births and deaths and cases of com municable disease in every county, anu there ought to be stringent Ia Vs to compel those on whom the duty devolves to report them promptly
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-28
Frenchman Heads
 Labor Alliance

Paris, Jan. 27.-Albert Thomas, French labor leader, was unanimous ly elected director general of the in ternational l. labor organization at to- days session of the government body. lie was nominated at the la Dor conference at Washington in No vember.
 The organization adopted the six conventions and six recommendations voted by the Washington conference. They were referred to the secretary of the league of nations, who will transmit them to the various govern meuts for ratification.
 Exception was taken by represen- tativcs of tte employers of Sweden and Switzerland to the strict appli- cation of the eight-hour law to small trades and businesses.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-28
High Food Prices
 for 1920 Forecast

Cleveland, O., Jan. 27.-High food prices for 1920 were predicted to- day by delegates to the joint conven- tion of the National Gamers asso- citation, the Canning Machinery and Supplies association and the Nation al Canned Foods and Dried Fruit Brokers association,
 "The canners have honestly and earnestly striven to reduce the cost of production" Frank Gorrell of Washington, secretary of the can ners' association, declared in review ing the work toward more wholesome foods in the association's laborator- ;es, but the year, 1920, faces them with probable price increases over those of 1919, Economic solvency compels the industry to recognize these conditions.
 Lack of production, inflated eur rency and riotous extravaganza of the newly rich were blamed for the high cnst of living,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-01-28
MITZTS BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION

That marvellous actress, Mitzi, now appearing in "Head Over Heels" un- der the management of Henry w: Savage, is famous for her beautiful complexion. She attributes her won
 derful skin to the daily use of a
 simple home made combination of oatmeal and derwillo. There is noth- ing like it for a poor complexion or to keep a good complexion at its best all the time. It takes the place of face powder, stays on better, as precipitation does not affect it, and it instantly beautifies any complex ion. One application proves it. If you want a nice lily-white skin with rosy cheeks get a bottle of derwillo today; will will be delighted. Der willo is sold at all up-to-date toilet counters. Be sure to read large announcement of Mitzi soon to ap- pear in this paper. It tells how to instantly have a beautiful complex ion and soft white, velvety skin everyone "just loves to touch. For sale at Main Tankersley and De- woody Drug store. Adv