davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12
CONFERS FRIDAY
WITH RAILROAD
REPRESENTATIVES
VIII Meet President.

Washington Feb. 12.-President
Wilson will meet three representa-
tives of the railroad workers at the
white house at 1880 tomorrow to dis
cuss with them their wage demands.
The president will meet with the
railroad employees representatives in
the garden of the white house and at
that time will 30 over the entire
question of increased wages for rail
road workers it was announced.
The three representatives who will
meet with the president will be Sc
lected by the railroad men themsel-
YES.
The president plans TO discuss Di-
rector General Hines report with the
men and TO ask their assistance in
reaching a final decision as to the
approval of Director Hines rejec-
ton of the demands.
Representative of the workers to-
day let 1t be known that they would
be in receptive mood TO discuss
with the president the possibilities
on a wage tribunal providing assur-
ance was given that such a board
would be appointed Immediately.
The presidents conference tomor-
row will be the first he has held
with any person outside of his eabi-
net since his illness and signifies his
return to active work The confer
ence will be held in the open while
the president is taking his customary
outing in the white house grounds.
At the white house it was stated
that the president is optimistic and
is confident that following his con
ference with the men he viii be able
to reach a decision which will be
satisfactory to the railroad employees.
the government and the public. The
president is rather confident that
there will be no strike, it WAS stat
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12
SPECIAL. PROGRAM
ILlNC0LN'S BIRTHDAY
Event win Be Observed To-
night At The Y. NJ. C. A.

Lineoln's birthday viii be appro-
Wiately observed at the v NJ G, A..
tonight at $50 o'clock to which the
public is invited There will be a
musical program and a number of
short addresses made An officer of
the recruiting party in Mariinsburs
will also have a short MESSAGE for
young men. The affair viii take
place in the lobby Of the associa,
sion. In the gym at The usual hours
the athletic classes will meet the
business men at ), the employed
boys at IT'S, and the seniors at
$50 Thu attendance at these cas-
ses is growing. and there is yet
room for many more.
The Y. NJ. C. A. under the man
agement Of MIR. Charles Sayres, is
Iapidly growing and is in far bet,
er shape today and doing greater
work tan at any time since the in
stitution was organized. Physical
Director Harris has eighteen differ
ent classes at work weekly.
Friday night there will be two
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12
(gy international News Servee.r


Washington, Feb. 12-Final settle.
ment of the wage demands of the
railroad workers rests with President
Wilson today.
& After conferences lasting more
than a week between Director Gener-
al Hines and representatives of the
RAILROAD workers came to halt last
might without an agreement and Di-
rector General prepared to take the
entire matter to the president.
Director Hines has prepared full
statement of the case which was to
be laid before the president today.
1t was expected that the president
would either approve or disapproVe
of the director generals rejection of
4 the wage demands and offer means
! of adjustment. 1t is believed that
he president will either offer to ap-
boint a commission to consider rail,
road wages or will ask that the de.
mands be withheld until they can be
submitted to the machinery of ad-
justment which will be provided by
legislation now pending in the con
greSs.
Optimism ran high today and there
were hopes that there would be no
general strike made. 1t was even
believed that the strike called by the
maintenance of way employees would
Abe ayerted before next Tuesday
Secretary TGmnlty called on Direc-
General Hines early today and
Il long conference. He took the
)sident all of the data concerning
Re wage demands and the briefs
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12
Mr.. WILSON WILL
PERSONALLY DIRECT
NEXT TREATY FIGHT

ident Wilson. appearing in person
before the senate at any time dur
ting the debate even should 1t drag
on month as some believe IL will.
In the first place the sentiment OF
the white house seems to be that
tho treaty Is going To be ratified
and though there must be consid-
cradle given and take by both
ices of the controversy there would
he nothing to gain by the president
making such dramatic move as
addressing the senate by word OF
mouth. In the second place 1t is
not b alieVed that Admiral Grayson.
the presidents physician, would
permit his patient to suddenly
draw on his strength to such an ex-
tent weakened as he Is undoubtedly
by months of confinement to his
room.
Nevertheless from now on the
drive for the ratification of the
pact of Versailles will be as actiy-
ly engaged In by the president M
by any OF its proponents, though In
an advisory capacity.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12
PREPARING PUBLIC
FOR ANOTHER BOOST
IN PRICE OF COAL
Hiqher Prices Predicted II
Miners Get Greater
Increase.
(By international News service.)

tby international news ScFVICo.) @
Washington, Feb. I2.-Advances
IN the cost Of coal to the public will
result If the wages of bituminous
miners= are advanced beyond the
fourteen percent average raise sug-
gested by DR.. Garfield. said coal
producers here today before tho
presidents coal commission. Their
statement was made in connection
With the announcement Of the com
mission that the public will be In
vted to appear before II next Tues
lay and state its position in tho
coal situation.
DR. Garfield I'm recommending the
fourteen percent average increase
aid down the principle that The
nricc Of coal ought not 10 be adyan-
ccd to the consuming public and
said tina, the fourteen percent would
equaize the wages OF the miners
with the cost Of living as given in
the percentages OF the department.
Of labor
The coal commission will hear
public utilities. manufacturers,
railroads and othel consumers OF
coal AT the hearing to the public, 1t
was stated. Tho announcement OF
tho hearing was made after Sena
tor Frelnghuysen had declared
that the subcommittee of the SEN
d te commerce committee will make
an inquiry next week into causes
ny the consuming public has not
been heard in the sessions of the
commission.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12
(By international News service)

(By International News Service)
Washington, Feb. When the
fight over the treaty Is resumed
next Monday President Wilson will
be in command.
SO near to complete recovery is
tho president that when tho battle
for ratification commences in the
senate next week he will be able to
sit at the white honse like gen
eral in his headquarters and Instant
ly decide any and all issues which
may be put up to him.
Senator Hitchcock. democratic
whip, will continue to direct man
euvers on the spot but he Will no
longer have to depend SO entirely
on his own iniative. The president
il is understood, weighing more
than when he was taken i'll and at
the top of his form in every way
save in physical strength, will keep
in constant touch with the progress
of the fight and when ever wanted
will give the minority leaders the
benefit of his counsel.
There is little likelihood of Pres
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12
MIR. EVANS KICKED
IN HEAD BY Horse
Feared Young Farmers Skull
May Have Been Fractured.

This afternoon. while attending Mr..
Harry Snaps sale at Pikeside, Mr..
Almer G. Evans, of Route J.. was
kicked in the head b va horse The
young man was brought to the City
hospital by Dr. LeFeyre, whore an
examination showed his head to be
badly lacerated and il is feared that
his skull is fractured. Mr. Evans,
who is a brother Of Mr.. II. O. BY
ans, of Hotel Berkeley, was perfectly
conscious at o'clock, but his con
diton is more or less serious. He is
70 have a sale at his own home next
tuesday
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12

Nowhere Is the greatness OF America more
finely revealed than in the life story of Abb
raham Lincoln; in that simple but heroic
record of struggle and achievement the heart
of America speaks. His career is an illus
tration of the possibilities which America of
fers to those who strive.
Born in Kentucky, then a pioneer State
February Il. 1909, Lneolns early life was one
of extreme poverty, hard labor, and limited
opportunities. His education was such as he
himself was able to acquire by study at night
after long hours of toll and with little aid
from schools. Yet persistent was he in
the pursuit of knowledge that when he reach
ed manhood he able to take leading
part in the affairs, first of his community, then
of the State, and finally of the Nation.
Winning and holding the confidence of the
public and constantly growing in public es
TEEN, Abraham Lincoln was elected Presi
dent of the United States in 1861, and re-
elected In 1865. His administration thus COW
cred the period of the Civil War, and he is
justly regarded as the Preserver of the Union
of the States. because largely through his
wisdom, courage. and integrity that struggle
ended in the larger life of firmly united
people.
As Americans we are justly proud that in
our land and under our institutions it was
possible for one SO humbly born thus to adj
vance by his own efforts until he attained the
highest office within the gift of the people
1t is particularly fitting that we should bring
to mind this time the teachings of Abraham
Lincoln, and the example of his life, because
today as in his day, our country is passing
through many and great changes, and we look
to those simple principles of human conduct
by virtue of which he became the teacher and
the savior of his country. More now than
ever before. his immortal Gettysburg Address
comes to us as a living message.
aFourseore and seven years ago our
fathers brought forth on this continent a
nov nation, conceived in liberty, and dedi-
c4ted 10 the proposition that all men are
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12
MEADE BOWERS BETTER,

Mr.. George Meade Bowers, Jr"
who has been i'll at his home on
South Queen street, is very much
better and resting easier today, Mr..
Bowers had been sick with the flu
and, thinking himself over the at
tack, came out yesterday with the
result that he had a backset,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12
LIFE SENTENCE FOR KILLING
DAUGHTERS NEWBORN BABE

Hobart, Okla, Feb. 12.-Charles
Swofford, a farmer living at Lone
Wolf, near this place, was sentenced
here to a life term in the Oklahoma
State penitentiary recently when he
entered plea of guilty to murder
ing the newborn baby Of his own
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12
new Commission
MAY Be CREATED
To Work Out Plans For Court
Of Justice.
(By International News Service

(By international News SerVice.)
London, Feb. I2.-The council Of
the league Of nations, which is sit
ting in secret session at st. James
Palace today, is expected to appoint
an international commission to work
out details for the creation of "A court
OF Justice and arbitration before the
conference ends. The commission
will draw up an elaborate report OF
the functions of the proposed tribu
nal
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12
SOME GAME COMING

The "World' carrier boys bask-
ct bail team will clash tomorrow
night with the Journal" carrier
boys on the "Y" floor. Both teams
have been working hard for this
game and much interest in the out
come is shown by all the boys in
town in general.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12
BANK STOCK SALE

Twenty shares Bank Of Martins
burg stock for sale in front of the
Court House, Saturday, Feb, IA, at ,
p. NJ. This stock has sold in past 50
days for 5000 per share or better.
II ID 3t+ j. w. DODD, Auct,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12
BIG TRUCK HERE.

A big army truck, No. %, drove
into town about noon today, neso-
tiating the snow drifts with muth
more ease than the lighter weight
automobiles.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12
JUNIOR C. {. SOCIAL.

A social viii be given the mem.
beers Of the Junior Society of Christ
ian EndeaVor Of the Christ Reformed
Church Saturday afternoon, in the
Chapel. at p. m. All members are
invited to attend 10 Up 2ts
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12
ABANDONED CHILD

Charged with abandoning Their
three months old baby in the rail-
5ad station at Grafton and then
walking seven miles along the rail
road track to prevent authorities
rom tracking them, Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Hood, a young Clarksbure
couple We're Jailed there on their re-
urn and taken to Grafton to be
MED They declared they We're I'M
Dle TO support the child,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12
SERVICE DELAYED.

Ever since the heavy snow tell
The rural motor service through this
city has been temporarily abandon
ed.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12
MEN MOI WANTED

It the title of a play at which men
and women are wanted--lots of
them First NJ. f. Church Friday,
Feb. 18th, 3 p. m, Silver offering.
Up 1t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12
MUST produce MORE,
DECLARES Williams
II Normal Conditions Are To
Be Restored.
(By IntceasiIoral News secvIc.

10y IntottfteFaI NEWS oeIVIoe
Washington, Feb. 12.-Increasine
prices in products and consumed by
the American people, with a decrease
In the output of essential and basic
commodities must be checked if
normal conditions are to be restored,
said John SHELTON Williams, comp
troller of the currency, in his annual
report today.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12

Little Claude Juanita Martin, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs G. A. Martin, West
King street, has been sick for the
past few days.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12

Remember the Valentine Social at
the Episcopal Parish House, Feb IS,
at eight o'clock. Up 1t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12

LOST -Chnds tan shot between
Auburn Wagon Co ana 3t3 ~.
Maple Ave. Reward if returned to
D, w. Custer, 313 \. Maple ave,
f-5St
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12
Big dance Armory, Thurs.

Let US wash and Grease your car
1 s lip t. NEEL MOTOR co.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12
NOTICE TO RYNEAL HOSE CO.

All members are requested to meet
at Firemen's Hall every Tuesday
night from Tuesday. Feb. 10, 1920,
on at s p. m.
A. NJ. STAUBLY, Pres,
G. w. S. CARPER, Secy.
2 10 Up st
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12
Weather Predictions

Cloudy tonight and Friday;
probably snow tonight in east
portion; warmer Friday.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12
SUBSCRIBE

For this paper and pay 1O|
cents each week.
TODAY'S NEWS FIRST
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-02-12
FINAL settlement RESTS With PRES. wilson
A LINCOLN DAY MESSAGE
FEBRUARY 10, 1920

wholly inadmissible; SO that. rejecting the
majority principle. anarchy or despotism
i'll some form is all that is left"
Lincoln had no patience with the petty op-
position of small factions after a decision had
been reached by the free vote of a majority.
Still less did he believe in violent opposi-
ton TO the will of the majority Speakig To
society of young men i'll L Western city he
said
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-04-08
no Finance Campaign.

Chairman Craig stated that the
national committee aad wisely decided
to finance the campaign by popular
subscriptions. Gem countys quota for
national, state and county has been
placed at $1,000. This financial cam
paign is something new in the way of
national politics since the practice has
been in the past for funds to be provid
ed by men of wealth and corporations
for the national campaign. In keep
ing with the determination Of Will H.
Hayes, Republican national chairman,
to socialize and popularize campaign
contributions, counties this year are
asked to contribute funds instead of
obtaining money from nationl head
quarters to cover local expenses No
sffort VIII be made this year to raise
money by the methods employed in
he past But each party member viii
'e solicited for small subscription.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-04-08
-Four l. Official Gaming

The Loyal Legion of Loggers and
Lumbermen will hold an important
meeting in this city next Thursday
evening, April 10, in Commercial Club
rooms. when Norman Coleman, pres-
ident of the national organization, C.
A. Barton, general manager Of the
Boise Payette Lumber Company, and
Mr.. Clayton of the state compensa-
ton board will be present and address
the meeting. DR.. R. E. Rose will
preside. President Coleman is one
of Portland's prominent citizens. Prior
to his accepting the presidency of the
Four Is. DR.. Coleman was president
of Weed College of Portland and is
recognized as one of the broad-guaged
educators of the coast.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-04-08

by an. Idaho Northern engine at the
Boise Payette Lumber mill crossing
west of town. That he escaped with
his life is miraculous. Mr.. Sheldon
was returning home from town with
his truck pulling behind wagon load
ed with farm machinery. An engine
followed him a short distance behind,
on the Idaho Northern, but he evil
IDENTIFY was so engrossed in other mat
ters that he neither saw nor heard it.
When he drove onto the crossing, the
engine was upon him and the truck
was hit squarely, wrecking both the
machine and the wagon. Mr.. Sheldon
was buried in the wreckage and on
lockers expected to find him dead.
But when removed from the wreckage,
Mr.. Sheldon though unconscious, was
found to be only slightly injured-a
deep cash over the eye, another under
the eye and abraisions of the skin and
bruises on one Of his legs. He takes
.he blame for the accident on himself.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-04-08
MAYOR ALLMON
RESIGNS
Same Accepted by Council-Police
Salaries Raised.

]. C. Allmon rendered his resigna.
ton as mayor to the city council at
meeting held this afternoon. to take
effect Immediately. His resigna tiop
was accepted. Frs,:L Enox will act
as mayor until a successor to Mr..
Allmon is appointed. Lawyers are in
the air as to how such a vacancy is
filled. Offhand, j. P Reed is of the
opinion that the council appoints, but
admits the statutes are too indefinite
on the subject to warrant a definite
statement to that effect.
The salaries of the police officials
was raised s25 per month, the day
man to receive $3.50 and the night
man SIPS.
Geo. W. Knowles was employed to
make plat of the city.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-04-08
MOOSE TO BUILD ON
MAIN STREET
TwO-Story Structure With So
foot FrOnt-Three New
Bungalows.

The long-contemplated erection of ,
home for the Emmett Moose lodge
consisting of two-story building with
frontage of so feet on Main street
and a depth of 130 feet, has been de-
finitely decided upon and excavation
will start tomorrow morning.
The building will join the Golden
Rule store on the east and will be
located on the two lots purchased sew
eral years ago from H. A. Partridge
of Nampa. While only two stories
are contemplated at this time, the
foundations and walls will be heavy
enough to support another story. The
lower floor, with basement under the
entire building, will be7used for bust
ness purposes and it is stated that it
has been leased to desirable tenants.
The upper floor will be used exclusive
ly by the Moose lodge, and besides the
lodge room proper, will have BAN
quet room, kitchen and club rooms.
The building will cost about sac, 900.
The front will be of pressed brick. The
lodge has membership of 200 and is
in prosperous condition.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-04-08
SENTENCED AND PAROLED
Leroy Falin Pleads Guilty to Charge
of Murderous Assault.

Leroy Falin, whose attack upon
fellow employe named Francis with a
butcher knife at the Clinton ranch is
fresh in the minds of Index readers,
entered plea of guilty in district
court Friday morning. He was given
an indeterminate sentence of not less
than two years nor more than IA years
at hard labor. Sentence suspended
and defendant paroled under probation
Of Prosecuting Attorney ]. P. Reed,
and to appear at the October term and
once year thereafter so long as his
sentences hangs over him.
Geo. Johnson vs.. Ina johnson, di-
vorce. Divorce granted to defendant,
given the custody Of the four child
rem and possession Of all real and per-
'onal property. Plaintiff to pay all
.osts Of suit.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-04-08
The BANQUET.

The get-together meeting and ban
quet were held in the Baptist church
basement. The room was tastily de.
eorated in the national colors. V. T
Craig acted as POSTMASTER. The
principal speech of the evening wae by
Col. L. v. Patch. Though not having
recovered his strength since a recent
surgical operation, necessitating his
reading his ADDRESS, he made an excel
lent Tx along national political lines.
He advocated legislation for ex-ser-
vice men, declaring it was as neces-
sary to now fit them for peaceful pur-
suits rs it was to train them for war
He demanded that men who serve in
public place should be loyal Americans
There are some men," he said, hold
ing public positions who should be re-
quired to prove their loyalty and
Americanism." He favors the organ
ization Of citizen soldiers rather than
keeping up large regular army, and
came out forcefully for the reclama-
ton of arid lands.
One Of the best speeches of the
evening was made by Lee Miles. He
contended that the Republican party
would win, and was entitled to win, be-
,ause it possessed morale and prin-
,iples and capable men.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1920-04-08
Teachers Are Scarce.

The school board is worried ovel
prospects for teachers sufficient te
fill positions acceptablly next year
According to committee appointed
by the State Teachers Association,
there is serious shortage of teachers
in the state. In their report, they
say:
at is evident from the results of
the investigation that we are facing
crisis in our public schools. The
conditions become even more serious
when the statements of those in
charge of teacher-training in our state
institutions are taken into. account
Not only are teachers leaving the
school rooms, but Increasingly small
number are entering the profession.
The State University reports that 13
graduates and 25 undergraduates
will be ready for work next year.
Idaho Polytechnical Institute reports
seven grade and rural teachers, one in
'eacher-training and one in music The
graduating class at Albion Normal
25. Lewiston Normal re-
'orts that it will send out approxi-
nately ITS teachers all told for next
,ear. This makes grand total of
AZ new teachers for the vacancies
hat will occur in the 1000 public
chool positions of Idaho. Idaho has
lways drawn teachers from other
tates, but what is true in our state is
rue in even greater degree through
ut the entire nation. The salary
uestion must be met if our schools
re to be maintained"