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Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
PRICE 8 CENTS
HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI /
TO PRESENT PROGRAM
Varied Program Tomorrow
Night In Auditorium.

The Martinsburg High School Al
umni Association tomorrow night
will present its annual production In
the auditorium of the High School
at SIS for the benefit OF the assoc.
iation The program follows:
THE DAYS OF OUR YouT.:
Presented by Alumni Association
Of M. RI. S. Wednesday evening,
June 18th, at sis.
"The Old Fashioned Album" I'M.
der direction OF Mrs. l.. Dew. Ger
hardt.
Reader, Mrs. Merl Cox.
Grandmother, Miss Rebecca Pc
terman.
Mother, Mrs. w. l.. Stephens.
Father, Mr.. Gilbert G. McKown.
Aunt Pauliny, Miss Estelle Thomp-
son.
Uncle John, Mr., A. NJ. Staubly.
Grandchild, Mr. Jesse Miller
Jerushy Ann, Miss Hattie Mckee.
Sal, Miss Lena Reed.
Jane, Miss Anna Mullen.
Twins, Mrs. Paul II. Martin and
Miss Louise Harrison.
Ann. Miss Rebecca Doll
Uncle Jake, Mr. ]. Nevin Kilmer.
Parson Briggs. Mr.. Edward Rut-
ledge
Peggy Lee. Miss Agnes Homer.
Nancy Gray. Miss Edith DeGrange.
Bride and Groom, Miss Minnie
Rauch and Mr.. John Caldwell,
Mo AItuo lillian Rin6
Male Quartet-(a) Until tho
Dawn. Oh \ Warrior Bold.
Messrs. Ware, PensIe. Spcrow,
Glover.
Songs in Costume~-(a) In an Old.
Fashioned Town-Squire; Oh Great.
est Miracle of All -longuoin; (c)
Carry Ne Back TO Ole Virginny----
Bland, Mrs Leon IT, Ware,
Friday Afternoon in a Rural
School," under direction OF Miss
Maud Gatrell.
Katie Smith. Miss Bette Cham.
bers.
Julia Smith. Miss Louise Harrison.
Laure Post, Miss Dora Wolfeps-
berger.
Rosie Post, MISS Margaret ser
bert.
Clara Louise.
Kellogg Smith Miss Ruth Wiley.
Annette Lemoyne. Miss Alice
Shoemaker.
Georgianna West, Miss Florencs
Curtis.
! Teacher Perkins. Miss Maud Cat.
rell.
Walter Davis, Mr. Arthur Glover.
John Ward, Mr.. l.. Dew. Gerhardt.
George Simpson. Mr.. Jesse Miller.
Charley Spear. Mr.. Dewey Keedy.
Jimmy Dunn Mr.. Raymond Dali
ely.
Prof. Jones. Mr.. VIM. Wolfes.
Musical Numbers: Ilurrah, Rip
Van Wrinkle; Farewell. Marguerite:
Oh. Heart of Mine; The Voodo Man.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
CAN SECURE
PLENTY OF BEER

fBy International News Service}
Washington, June 14.-Beer for
the sick was nearer today Revis-
ed regulations governing permits
for manufacture and sale of beer
for medical purposes were ready for
Revenue Commissioner Blair's sig
nature.
All doubt OF the administrations
purpose was removed today when
it became apparent that many
months would elapse before action
would be taken upon the antl-beer
bill OF Congressman Volstead. The
treasury department, after an inter
i'm OF three months, devoted care
full study TO the merits of the beer
issue has decided upon quick ac-
4Ou
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
big Tim" MURPHY, CHICAGO LABOR CAR,
and us FIRST LIEUTENANT ARE NAMED
IN POLK STREET s3SO,OOO MAIL R0BBER
alleged Leaders Under Arrest Charged With HaVg Planned
And Directed The Robbery-Murphy ConfeSses His PART
But Says He Must Protect Somebody
sy Internatlonal

icy InternatIona! ,sews Service
Chicago, June 14+'Big Tim
Murphy, Chicago labor car. and
his first lieutenant Vinceno Cosma-
no, were named today in verbal
confession by Edward Geirun, Muir
phy's private chauffeur, as the men
who deliberately planned and di-
rected the S3S0,000 Polk street mail
robbery. Geirun told Federal detec-
tives that Murphy aided by Ccsma-
no, had conceived the robbery ploi
and actually directed the depreda-
ton. Both Murphy and Cosmano
are under arrest. Peter Guesen-
berg, former city emploe, identified
today as one Of the alleged bandits.
was arrested and held in $4,000
hail, to await action of a federal
grand jury in the case. Guesen-
berg, who furnished bond, was said
by detectives to have been a close
friend of Murphy.
Murphy Confesses.
Chicago, June 14-With Timothy
d. Chg Tim'O Murphy, political
boss and labor leader again under
arrest postal authorities expressed
the conviction today they had seiz-
ed the brains" of the postal BAN
dts operating in the Chicago dis
trict and had cleared up the Polk
street postoffice robbery OF April 6,
when s3S0.000 in loot was stolen. In
a midnight raid upon the home of
Big Tins" mother-in-law, federal
agents recovered $112,900 in cash
and bonds
Murphy confessed early today ac-
cording to postal authorities that
he was implicated in the Polk
street mail robbery.
Vinceno CCsmano. Murphy's
lieutenant in labor circles was be-
ing detained for questioning today.
Murphy, postal inspectors said.
denied he took part in the actual
holj.ap at the Polk street depot,
perpetrated by a half dozen men.
I'm holding the sack for some
one else" Murphy is reported to
have said, 81 got the stuff all right,
bat wasn't involved in the actual
robbery. l may tell som ing
more later. But I've got to paa ct
somebody"
Two mail clerks have made cor
fessions, nostal inspectors sa6
naming big Tim" not only in tha
Polk street robbery but also in thu
100000 mail hold-up at Pullman, d
suburb.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
SINN FLAG AT
LABOR MEET
by International News servIce.)

(By International News Service.)
Denver, Col, June 14.-lrish sym.
pathizers. draping the Sim Fein col.
ors above the English Union Jack
in the convention hall of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, served no.
tice they intended making the Irish
question paramount, even to the Ia.
Dor problems of the annual conclave
of Americas greatest labor body.
A fight over the Irish resolution
to be presented will be contested be.
tween Samuel Gompers and Dea.
NOM De Valera, president Of the
Irish Republic" to determine which
one of them shall dictate the Irish
policies OF the Federation. according
to developments today.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
IS HOME FROM
VEST POINT

Cadet Hensel Pitzer, son Of Mr.
and Mrs c. c. Pitzer, OF 524 West
King street, Is home to spend q few
weeks with his parents. Jimmy, u
who has just completed his second
years work at the United States
Military Academy, West Point, n.
Y, will leave about the 29th Of this
month for Portland. Maine. where
he is 70 be a physical instructor at
a Boys Camp In ally while al
this camp he ex to get in
shape for next year army football
season
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
ELkS entertaining
kIDDIES At APOLLO
Flag Day. Exercises Draw
Tremendous CroWd.

The Apollo Theatre WAS crowded
Us afternoon with school children
s. 10 were invited to be the guests
af the Elks Of lie city at p Flag
Day celebration. A Charlie Chap
lin picture AMI another film were
run for the Youngsters. each was
given some ice cream as he enter
ed the theatre and each a sms~-'
iiaS TO be Worn on the cl0V..es, Sec
retary {. W. Savers. OF the y. NJ
T. A. spoke informally on the
meaning and history of the Amer.
an flag, there was music by the
orchestra. Miss Frances Watson
sang THE Star Spansled Banner
and the whole audience sang Am
erica before the program was
concluded Mr.. L. Dewitt Gerhardt
was in che OF the affair. The
children ga=a every Indication that
they enjoyed the v la affair tire.
mendously, evidence both IN the
big attendance and Aeir demon.
STATIONS of approval
Prizes for the best ESSAYS on
Our Flag limited to students in
the grade schools. were awarded
as follows, the prize being a sum of
money.
Cirls-Firs' prize Rose Hollis, OF
the John Street School
Honorable mention. Muriel Reyn.
Odds. of the winchester Avenue
School.
Boys-First prize. Francis Hoff.
helms. o. the Burke Street School
Honorable mention. Theodore
Psalidas. Of .he High Street School
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
IRISH QUESTION
STTRS COMMONS
lRY International News Servlce.l

(By INTERNATIONAL News SerVIce.l
London, June 14.-There was a
spirited exchange of words between
Sir Hammar Greenwood, chief sec
rotary for Ireland, and Joseph Dew
lin, Irish Nationalist leader In the
house OF commons this afternoon
Devlin introduced the matter
bringing up the subject Of govern
mental demonstrations in Ireland
He declared that the government
fostered assassination. The upshot
OF the matter was an agreement to
debate the Belfast disorders before
commons adjourned tonight
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
IS COMM AMBER
AMER. LEGION

10y International \ ewa SerVlce.)
indianapolis, Ind, June 14.-John
G. Emory, Grand Rapids, today was
selected as national commander OF
the American Legion. The Grand
Rapids man was one of tho five nj,
tional vice commanders of the Lee
gion when chosen by reclamation
Ey the executive committee of the
Legion to succeed Frederick Gal.
braith, national commander, who
met tragic death in an autemo.
bile accident mere last Thursday
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
MARTINSBURG
APPEALED TO
FROM PUEBLO

Capt. w. II. Wright, in command
of the local Salvation Army head
quarters, was notified by the divis.
ion commander that the Salvation
Army had undertaken a great part
n the rehabilitation OF the stricken
city OF Pueblo. Colorado. and citi-
zens OF Martinsburg are asked to
be liberal IN their response to the
appeals from that city. Contribu.
tons will be received by Captain
Wright and Immediately forwarded.
No sooner had Pueblo been flood
swept than the Salvation Army at
once moved carloads OF provisions,
bedding. supplies and Is now in
charge OF the big camps OF people
rendered homeless by the great
4*ood
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
MISS MYRA CLINE BUYS
SELECTED GRAND PIANO

Mr.. r. R. Troup, proprietor of the
r. r. Troup Music House, has an
nounced the sale of a specially Sc
lected Harrington English Brown
Mahogany Grand Piano to Miss Myra
Cline, for her studio in the Gardner
Apartments, North Queen street.
Miss Cline has shown splendid
judgment in the selection of her
piano, it being the product OF the
great Hartman & Peck Co, New
York City, known the world over
for its wonderful tone quality
lp It
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
HOUSE SAYS
WAR IS OVER

~ the overwhelming vote Of 205
to 81 the house passed the Porter
resolution declaring the war with
Germany AMI Austria terminated
The democratic opposition, which
began by rallying round tie Wi.
son peace program and the Wilson
veto Of declaration OF peace, went
TO pieces in spectacular manner, AZ
democrats Joining the republican
majority on the final roll call. The
negative votes were cast by 60
democrats and Representative Kel.
", Of Michigan, republican.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
HIGH WATERS
THREE EN- CITY
(sy international News servlce.)

(5y International News Service.)
Denver. Col. June 14.-An appea,
for aid reached Governor Shouts
Office here today from Lake City.
Col. where the flood waters from
swollen streams are threatening the
city's destruction.
Only meagre information was
contained in the appeal 10 the gov
ernor. It being stated. however, that
bridges and highways had been
washed out and help from the
states highway department would
be necessary. before communica.
ton with the outside world could
be established.
Lake City is in Hinsdale county
in the southwestern part Of Colo
RADIO
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
HEADS STATE GROUP.

Charleston, June 12.-James San.
more Lakin, whose reappointment to
the State Board Of Control was an
nounced recently has been elected
president of the board to succeed
DR.. E. b. Stephenson, who was trans.
lerred to the road commission. Prior
to his reappointment, Mr.. Lakin
had been president of the board for
nine years.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
BOSTON NOW HAS
PRINTERS STRIKE
Newspapers Appear Greatly
Reduced In Size.
fsy international News service)

(sy international News SerVice0
Boston. June 1.-The strike of
Typographical workers, which pub
fishers claim to be Illegal and IN
authorized. badly crippled practic-
ally every newspaper in this city
today. The morning editions OF all
newspapers appeared on the streets,
but they were greatly reduced in
size and much advertising matter
was omitted.
The Boston compositors have ask
cd for an increase in wages, which
was not granted. The agreement
with the publishers, the latter as
sert, provided that there should be
neither walkout nor lockout and that
all Disbursements should be set.
tied by arbitration. 1t could not be
learned that the strike was ordered
by the International Typographical
Union
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
ROB SHOE STORE

While in Pottstown, Pa, recently,
the travelling shoe store of the
Haines Shoe Company, recently in
Martinsburg, was broken into and
ten pairs OF shoes were stolen. The
garage door was broken and two
locks on the car smashed
Mr.. IIaines, who was notified Of
he robbery at once offered 800 re-
ward for the capture Of the cul-
prits.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
SIMS APPEALS TO
GOOD AMERICANS
In His Farewell Message
He Condemns Sim FeinerS.
lBy international News Service;

(By International News Service,
London, June 1.-THE Morning
Post today printed the following
farewell passage" from Read Ad-
miral w S. Sims. U. S. Navy, who
has been recalled.
81 have always been frank with
my countrymen in respect to the
Irish Sim Fein conspiracy which is
as great a pest in America as 1t is
in Ireland We confidently appeal to
all good 100 per cent Americans to
see to It that the bad Irish who
curse every land In which they set
foot are not permitted to work
their wicked will"
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
AMNESTY DECREE.

(By International News SarVice.)
Washington, June 1.-THE Hon.
duras government has issued gen
eral amnesty decree so that all ex.
lies may return to that country when
ever they please under a govern.
mental guarantee of protection. it
was announced here TODAY by the
Honduras legation.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
FLAG DAY IN CITY

Flag Day in the city at large was
observed primarily through the dis
play of the national emblem from
windows and in stores and the
wearing Of small flags on the
cIothet. Aside from the celebration
by the Elks there was no public
ceremony in honor Of the day.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
BELFAST is Scene
OF MUCH RIoTING
Hundreds Arrested By The
Crown Forces.
(By international News eervIce.)

(By internatIonsl News eervice)
Dublin, June 1i.--Rioting again
broke out in Belfast early today.
There was considerable snining
from roof tops. Eight civilians were
wounded in fighting before midnight
The coast guard station at Have.
strand In county Cork was burned.
The station guard was kidnapped
before the torch was applied.
Hundreds Arrested
Dublin, June 14.-iHundreds oil
persons were arrested In ani-Sinn
Fein raids by Crown Forces In
South Sligo last night and today.
Many OF the prisoners were charg-
ed with completely In activities aga
inst the British military and police
in Ireland
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
DIES IN WINCHESTER.

David Hamilton, aged 81, for
years ianitor Of the Winchester
schools, died at his home there. liz
was widely known to hundreds OF
school children as 'TncIe DAY.
Relatives passed through Martins
burg today on route TO he funeral.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
IADIES Will HELP.

The ladies' OF the Degree of Pc
cahontas have signifed their will
ingness to assist the Haymakers Of
Tuscarora Tribe, No. 80. Imp. o, r
NJ, with the farmers festival 10
be held the nights Of June II and
Is on the High School lawn. Both
will appear dressed as the comic
farmer and wife.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
REDGEsVILLE CEMETERY
CITIZENS MEET SATURDAY

The citizens OF Hedgesville inter
ested in the maintenance OF the
community cemetery there will hold
a meeting at o'clock on Saturday
afternoon in the school house TO
name trustees TO complete the board,
four OF which places are now vac
ant, while two OF the other three
trustees now are non-residents OF
the town
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
Rlns

Bids will be received for the cree
ton Of a two story brick building
for use OF Ryneal Hose Co, No. ]
on w. Burke St, until June 18th
1921. Plans and fcations can
be had by calling on c. Z. Kent, AT
chitect. Bids to be fled with the
Recorder at or before noon OF the
above date.
MARTIN QUINN.
s lot 1p Fire Chief
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
coNEY ISLAND LUNCH ROOM.

The ceanest lunch room in town
we do all our cooking in the front
window so our patrons can see just
how We prepare our delicious lunch
es. Our hamburg sandwiches, coun-
try ham, Coney Island Sandwiches
arc simply wonderful. and our COT
fee IS the best TO be had Don't for
get we serve draught beer
G-14 In 81
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
ATTENDING SCHOOL

Miss Alberta r. Chambers, daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. C. X. Chambers,
Virginia avenue, who was elected
one OF the substitute teachers in the
city schools, left for Shepherds
town to attend the Summer school
81 Shepherd college.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
pIkEslDE CLUBS MEET.

The Pikeside Community Club and
the Ladies Aid Society will meet on
Friday afternoon at O'Clock at the
LONE of Mrs. Gruyer Horner at Ia.
blers.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
SCHOOL TERM OVER.

The grade schools closed their
sessions this morning, most OF the
rooms holding brief final services
at which reports covering the year
work were distributed to the pup
pills.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
THOSE SUITS ARE SIMPLY
WONDERFUL FOLKS.

Fcr len and young men in the
most wanted shades OF Grays. Blues
and Browns in a very high class
make.
Priced at $500 and up.
THE HU8-"Sels It Cheaper"
In 1t
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
sHAMRocKs TRIM WOODEN MEN

The Shamrock Baseball Club de-
feated the Dunn Wooden Company
team the first of this week on Lam.
batteries were: Shamrock, Orem
and Miller; Dunn Wooden Company,
Clemens and Westenhaver.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
NOTICE AUTOMOBILE owNERs

The city Auto License are now
u my hands for 1921. Please cali.
tomptly and secure yOlr license to
enable The City to continue the
street Improvement in sections not
being paved BY securing your II
ceuse beginning Monday. June 13
YOU will help with this work. II
takes money to make good streets
BY order o. the Mayor
OSCAR b. MILLER.
- y 81 Sergeant.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
cAllDREN,S DAY

Children Day programs will he
presented next Sunday at First
Methodist Episcopal church at 80
o'clock IN the evening and at First
Baptist church at II O'Clock in the
morning.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
VISITORS TONIGHT.

The ladies of Bethany Lodge. Re
beccahs, will tonight entertain a
number of Rebeccahs from Winches.
for
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
BOOK LOST.

Journal Route Book No. & King
and Queen streets Route. Reward
II returned to John Wagner, Car
rier. 3O7 West Martin St, or the
! Journal Office, s II lp II
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
as 6 PlcNICklNG.

The Sophomore Glass Of the high
school Is picnicking today along the
Potomac near Falling Waters.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
LEAGUE CHIEF
HERE TO-DAY

President J. Vincent Jamison, Of
the Blue Ridge League. came over
from Hagerstown today 10 attend
the Martinsburg-F Frederick game.
This IS President Jamison's first Of
fetal visit 10 Nartinsburg and local
officers and fans were pleased 10
have the genial league executive
with thcm
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
MANY AT PARK.

A large crowd visited Rosemont
amusement Park las; night to hear
the visiting oIchosfra play.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-14
| LAUNDRY.

VIII reopen laundry full
line after Wednesday
noon. Use the phone.
X. & B. LAUNDRY.
lp 1t
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DAILY MARKET REPORT

The following are the prevailing
prices being paid by Martinsburg
merchants and elevators today.
Note: The prices quoted below
for the local markets are the price
dealers are offering at noon toda
Wheat .. ...... ........sl
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SQUARE DANCE RIVER PARK
Monday. Thursday and Saturday
nights. Hines truck leaves Katzs
corner AZ 80 r. m. 8 81 in II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-01
Two Candidates for
Mayor in Auburn

Auburn, Nc. oct. 31-An opposing
candidate 10 j. S. +. Fl. Wilson for
mayor of Auburn at the December
election announced himself Saturday.
This is Major Ara Cushman, Jr.. a
veteran of the recent war. long prom
inent in the National Guard. second
in command AZ Camp Greene, s. C.,
and later assigned to duty at Tours
in France.
Major Cushman states that at the
urgent request of friends he will run
for the office as an open champion of
the present charted form of govern
mont. His statement is brief. and is
an endorsement OF the charter He
states that this is the only basis on
which he has agreed to run, and that
in this matter lie has set aside his
personal preference as he would pre-
fer not to 70 into the campaign.
The issue Of the charter has been
hanging. owing TO the active criti-
Glenn Of Manor Henry r. Goss. now
serving. and q certain group Of cit
liens. 1t is understood that Mayor
Goss surrendered the mayoralty field
10 Wilson and that the issue in this
December campaign is very likely to
turn out to be for or against the new
charter