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Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
ALLIED CONFERENCE AT HYTHE SATURDAY
IST0 Be STRICTLY PRIVATE; RATHER
A TWO-NATION AFFA|R--0THERS ABSENT
Radical Change In Plans Causes Intense Speculation Among
Politicians And pipomats-0her Allied Nations Were
Expected To Be Represented And Learn Frances Plans.
10y International News seryleeI


London, April 81. - Neither Bel
GUM, Italy, nor the United States
will be represented at the confer
ence at Hythe Saturday, the foreign
Office announced this afternoon. TIL
foreign office specifically denied ca
bic reports from Washington that
the United States was to partici-
pute In the conference. Occasion
was also taken to deny the rumor
that British troops are involved in
the plans for an advance into the
Ruhr district.
The announcement came as a
bomb shell to political and diplo-
matte circles, for it completely over
turns all previous plans. The Hy-
the conference is thus reduced to
dialogue between Premiers Lloyd
George and BRAND, whereas the an.
nounced program had called for a
thorough discussion OF all the cues.
lions by representatives OF the four
chief European allies: France. Brit
ain, Belgium and Italy.
Intense speculation followed the
foreign Office statement. 1t revolv.
ed chiefly around the question as
to what eleventh-hour development
had upset the schedule and made
the conference a two-nation affair.
1t was at Hythe Saturday that. the
Premier BRAND was to submit to
the statement of England, Belgium
and Italy the complete plans France
had mapped out for coercing Ger.
many to meet the reparations de,
mands on Or Immediately after May
I.
1t has been apparent for days that
italy viewed the prospect OF fresh
military action against the Ger
mans with misgivings and that
Lloyd George is opposed to It for
practically economic reasons. Bel.
GUM alone was understood TO Ia
vor whole hearted approval of CO.
operation with the French plans.
Todav's official announcement
gives the situation the aspect OF a
near crisis and s.bsequent develop
ments are watched for with con
siderable tension.
Premier Iloyd George has sent a
message to the British high COM
mission in Upper Silesia asking
why there is much delay in reach
ing a decision OF the Upper Silesis'n
question, it was learned today. The
premier's letter is understood TO
have an important bearing on the
British policy in the German rep
aratons crisis.
The premier pointed out In his
letter that Upper Siesian boundary
question is to be decided under the
Versailles treaty, on the basis of
the plebiscite returns. He urged
that an Immediate decision be
reached by the inter-allied commits
sion and that notification of that
decision be forwarded to London
within three days.
strictly Private"
Paris. April 21.-The conference
at Hythe. Saturday. will be "strict.
ly private" between Premers
BRAND and Lloyd George and their
respective secretaries, the foreign Of.
fee announced this afternoon. Nei-
Their Marshal Foch nor Field Mar
shall Sir Henry Wilson will attend,
1t was stated. The announcement
further denied press reports that
the Italian and Belgian ambassa.
doris in London had been invited to
a conference.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
DAMAGE TO FRUIT
IS STILL SERIOUS
Growers Find Little EnCour-
aqement With Warm Weather

Growers OF apples this morning
said they found little encouragement.
in the return of warm weather for
the fruit prospects. They had had
hopes that the warmth might bring
signs OF lifs again IN some Of the
buds apparently killed by the cold
snaps. but inquiry this morning said
the hope had not been realized.
There will be some fruit. all agreed,
but the crop will be very light
probably not more than twenty-five
per cent OF the first indications be-
fore the freezes occurred
Maryland Hopeful.
Hagerstown. April 2f.-That the
reports of the damage to fruit in
Maryland by the recent cold waves
are greatly exaggerated is the opin.
ion of state horticulturists and az.
riculture specialists who have been
making tour OF the state in order
10 ascertain just what amount OF
damage has been inflicted.
Dir. 8. p. Shaw. secretary OF the
State Horticultural Society and spe.
cialist in horticulture for the Uni
versity of Maryland is quoted as
saying:
The damage to fruit has been Sc.
rious." but there is frequently an in
clination on the part of the growers
and the general public to take too
pessimistic view of unfavorable con.
ditions early in the season. As a
matter OF fact, it is very difficult to
get even an approximate estimate oil
the damage resulting from such wea'
Their conditions az have marked this
spring. Prior 10 the cold spells
which nipped the buds, indications
pointed TO an enormous crop of al.
most all varieties of fruit. The
stone fruits, including peaches
plumbs and cherries, as we'll AS
pears. were most severely affected
by the freezing weather because OF
the fact that the greater part nj
these fruits were in full bloom or
were Just coming into bloom.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
YOUTHS ADMIT THEY
ENTERED RESIDENCES
Keeseckers Brothers Are
Caught At Brunswick.

Two brothers, Roy and Raymond
keesecker. OF Sleepy Creek. were
taken to the Connellsyille, Pa. jail
Wednesday after having confessed
to the two robberies above Hancock.
where the residences OF George
Floyd and Ira Smith were entered
on Sunday afternoon and over 500
IN cash and much iewelry and other
,aluables removed.
The two youths, one about % and
tho other 10 years Of age, were ar-
rested al Brunswick after having
been trailed by Constable Barnhart,
OF Hancock. and William James.
manager OF the Floyd fruit farm to
berkeley Springs, Sleepy Creek and
thence to Brunswick, where il is
said the two men planned to secure
work.
When arrested several OF the stol-
on articles were found on them and
they told OF selling one Of the guns
stolen In Martnsbnrf, and several
other articles there also.
The Floyd and Smith hou es arc
INST across the line in Fulton coun.
~. Pa, and the two men were turn.
ed over "a the Pennsylvania authori-
'ics. After having been given a
hearing at Warfordsburg, they were
e'noyed u Gonnellsville. where
they viii await the action ~ the
Grand inrY.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
SEPARATE COURTS
FOR BOOZE TRIALS
Federal Courts CIogged With
Cases.
rsv 1ntern.tions, Nav. servle.a


Washington, April 21--Attorney
General Daughtery announced today
that he is considering the recon-
mendation to Congress OF the es
adjustment of Federal commission
err. courts to handle exclusively cases
involving violations OF the prohi
billion laws. The Federal courts are
now clogged with these cases, At
torney General Daughtery stated
and II is necessary that somethins
be done to expedite the liquor law
violation cases. Particular need for
such courts Is apparent in New
York, Chicago. ST. Louis, Kansas
City. Detroit, indianapolis and Phil
adelphia. the attorney general said
The proposed court wo,fld be pre-
sided over by a Federal commission
er and trial would be by Jury.
To Trsnfer Work.
Washington. April 21.-Reorgan
ization plans now being considered
by the new administration nontem
plate the transfer of prohibition en-
forcemeut from the Treasury De
partment to the Department Of Jus
tice, it was officially announced 10
dsy by Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon. II ia expected that thu
plans will 20 through and become
effective in the near future
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
IS NOT SATISFIED
WITH IDENTIFICATION
Flynn Wishes Further Proof
As To luglo.
(sy international News ssrvles)

Washington. April Although
three or four persons have identified
Tito Liggio, now under arrest in
Scranton, Pa. as the man who
drove the alleged bomb wagon into
Wall street shortly before the ex.
plosion there last December, w. j.
Flynn, chief of the bureau Of inves,
LEGATION or the Department of Just.
ice. stated today that he would
want further proof that Liggio Is the
man wanted.
Three or four persons have idep-
tilted Lisgio who claim TO have seen
tho dlapidated wagon drive into
Wall street Chief Flynn said, "but
| Am not altogether certain that he
is the man. would like some fur.
thor proof Liggio will not he taken
10 New York for the present, Flynn
stated, but will he questioned In
Scranton and his finger prints will
be sent to New York for comparison
with prints which II Is stated were
found on pieces OF the wagon and
the harness picked up after the ex
plosion
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
LOCAL HEALTH
IS EXCELLENT

The general health of Martiusburg
is exceptionally good, thanks to
providence and local conditions
which. are not 30 bad as in other
localities. The health office today
reported not a case Of diphtheria or
other infectious disease, excepting
whooping cough. There Ii no small
pox,. although local health, authorl-
ties arc ever apprehensive OF the
malady being brought in from Mary.
land, especially as the difeaso has
again appeared at Hancock. Neither
is there case OF typhoid Taken
all in all. The health conditions of
Martinsburr have been fine FOR
years, despite the outside reports 10
the contrary.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
GENERAL PERSHINC
WARMLY WELCOMED
At CUMBERLAND
Dedicates New Home For The
American Legion.
(By International News ssrvlss.)

Cumberland, Md, April 21.--Gen.
John J. Pershing arrived here at
noon today from Washington by au-
tomobile for busy afternoon and
the interest OF the crowd that flock
ed to Cumberland was conferred in
him, whils the American Legion
went to extra pains to do him honor.
He came primarily for the dedica.
ton Of the Washington headquarters
building reconstructed by James w.
Thomas, local attorney aud histor-
city. After the dedicatory exercises
Gen. Pershing was rendered a recep.
ton at Rose Hill, the historic home
of Mr.. and Mrs. James Walter Tho
mas. Here probably 5000 people
greeted him, while the Cumberland
municipal band played on the lawn.
Tonight General Pershing and
Governor Richie, OF Maryland, will
be the guests at the annual banquet
of the Cumberland Fair Association
In the Masonic Temple, where GOV.
ers will be laid for ESQ. Governor
Richie did not take part in the ded.
ication OF the Washington quarters.
as his train did not arrive until at,
ter the exercises were over
Following the banquet General
Pershing, Governor Ritchie and Ma,
jor Bridge, who represented Amhss.
sadcr Geddes at the dedication. will
attend the American Legion ball In
Daisy's Hall. Business was entirely
suspended this afternoon in honor
Of the occasion. The program open.
ed with q parade In which about
900 took part. mostly ex-service
men In uniform.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
ROSA CHARGES
ALSO DISMISSED

Specific mention was inadyer
tently omitted yesterday OF the fact
that Judge Woods had nolled the in
dictment against Dir. ksmet Rosa
this city. together with those on the
docket against Dr.. McCune-Rossa
and against Drs. McCune-Rossa and
Rosa jointly. The entire list was
dismissed from the docket The
charges against DIR. Rosa had new
er been pressed in court beyond
the grand jury hearing, although he
has been under bond ever since the
first summons.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
CLOSE nv ON
p. o. ROBBERS
by international Nsws 8srvIes.)

Detroit, April 21.--Surounding .
cottage at 100 East Montcalm
street. late Wednesday night, Fed.
eral agents and squad OF city
detectives arrested eight persons,
four men and four women, for al.
legged completely In the million dol
lar Toledo postofflce robbery Of Feb.
Il. The suspects were taken as
hey left the dwelling to enter a
large touring car. The alleged rob.
hers were dressed for long jour.
rey. No resistance was offered
The suspects are held on charges OF
having violated the United States
criminal code. With the capture of
tho alleged robbers here. IS per
sons now have been arrested or in
dicted in connection with the Tole
do robbery.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
DER.Sc PARDON
NOT WITHHELD
by International News scrviee.l

Washington, April 2t-Action on
the appeal for pardon OF Eugene
V, Debs, socialist leader, will not
he withheld until the declaration
of peace. Attorney General Daugh.
erty stated today. The statement
of the President that there can be
no general amnesty for political
prisoners until peace is declared
does not apply to the case Of Debs.
the Attorney General said. The
Attorney General is not ready to
make his recommendation in this
case as yet, he declares
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
TO TRY THEM
FOR STEALING

Officer Hardy within the past two.
days achieved the capture OF two
men charged with having robbed;
the storage house at Protumna Or,
chard at Tablers OF quite a quantity;
OF materials. The men, Carlo La.
toni, employed at the South quarry. 4
and David Cngcr. will be given a
hearing before Justice J. c. Wolf to-
night Most OF the loot was recov.
cred and it was ascertained to whom
part nf II had heen sold :
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21

To All Members Of the Baltimore
and Ohio Veterans Association
and All Other 3. & Q. Employees:
There will be local meeting to
he held under the head Of the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Veterans
Association at Comrey's Hall, cor
ner OF Race and Queen streets,
Thursday ever NJ april 81, at 7.30
D. m. All eroaloyss and their wives
and all others who are interested in
welfare work are accordingly invit-
ed to attend The B. & o. will have
several prominent speakers to at
tend this meeting. Also we extend
an invitation TO all merchants and
business men to attend this meeting
with us.
Respectfully yours.
c. F.. Aud II. w. FAUNER,
Secretary President.
I 70 ~ In
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
VETERANS TO
MEET TONIGHT

Il Is not known whether The busl-
ness men have accepted the invita-
ton of the Baltimore and Ohio Vet.
Grams Association to take part with
them in the meeting to be held at
Feller's Hall tonight at 730 o'clock.
but ii is believed number of mer-
chants will attend. Az stated ro-
Gently prominent railroad men will
make addresses
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
is
IN SESSION

Quite a number Of delegates. most
Of them from county Sunday
chools are in attendance upon the
institute now being held at First
Bantist church under the auspices
Of the Young Peoples Division Of
the West Virginia Sunday School
association. Dr. Hill and Miss
Wise have been conducting the in
qtitute and will speak again tonight.
All are invited to attend the night
sae sion
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
ECLIPSE TONIGHT.

II the night proves to be cloud.
less Martinsburg will have an op.
portunity TO witness an eclinss OF
the moon. The moon will enter the
penumbra at 1l57 and the total
eclipse will occur at 224 tomorrow
morning, leaving the penumbru at
3.32 O'Clock
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
ALL IN ONE
DEPARTMENT
nv International News Service

Washington. April 21.-The pres
idents desire is 10 have the sold.
iers' pension, war risk insurance,
vocational education and similar bu-
reaus and boards affecting exseryice
mon coordinated in a Veterans Ser
vice Section. OF the proposed De
partment OF Public Service, Briga
der General Charles e. Sawyer, the
presidents personal physician, gave
ont today before the Senate com
mittee on education and labor
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
KINGS DAUGHTERS,

Mrs. Jane Boyd Hoke, who sub
mitted to surgical operation, is
getting along nicely at the Kings
Daughters hospital. Mrs, Roe a
Custer, of North High street, was
operated upon this morning, and
Mrs. Elizabeth Moppin, OF Jefferson
county, was operated upon We'd.
nesday,
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
SAYS WE'RE
OVERBEARINE
10y international News serviee.)

Toxic, April 2l-The cabinet
council today approved the firm at
titude' Of the foreign office in the
controversy with the United States
over the Island OF zap. Marquis
Okuma. former prime minister. Is
quoted in an interview published In
Hochi as saying: The action OF the
United States on Yap is illogical
and incomprehensible cannot ap-
prove OF Americas attitude II is
overbearing. The question was set
tied by the supreme council and
America did not then protest against
the settlement
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
HOLDS TRIAL
OF SCRAPPERS

4 A female scrap from North Cen.
kter street came before Justice J.
y. Wolf in his newly painted aud
equipped Offices Wednesday night,
accompanied by the customary
crowd of witnesses and spectators
attending Amazonian disturbances
The justice heard the gentler sex
hand succeeded in dismissing the
ease
Friday night he Will try Arthur
Williams and Robert Blal5ey, two
colored cAaulie9rs, who are charged
'ith ind.siHg iN several scraps on
'.}c SIR t., the other evening.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
ACTRESS LOSES
FIGHT FOR ESTATE
(sy International kews SERVICE.

Wy VcWS ScTVTCt.J
Springfield. H., April 2t.--The H.
linois supreme court ruled today
that Henry Anthony Marsh, son OF
Peggy Marsh. London actress, is not
the legitimate son of Henry Field
and therefore is not entitled to a
share in the Field millions. Peggy
Marsh claimed a part OF the vast
Field fortune for her son. but the
supreme court of Cook county ruled
against contention and the higher
court here upheld this decision.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
SPECIAL EVANGELlSTlC SER
VICE

At the Salvation Army Hall, 1873
North Qaeen street tonight at s p.
m. Rev. Beard, the Blacksmith
preacher viii preach a special ser
mon H.5 s9htect, "A Question
Without IN Answer" Vow are ex.
tended a cordial irvita'ian to he
present Captain and ,Irs. ". z.
Wright. officers in charge Of local
Salvation Army work.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
RE MOVES WINDOW.

Contrscter n Burns todsy 70.
moved ths hsy window AZ the rec.
tory o. TRINITY Episcopal church
Vest K!ng street This u in line
with improvements to be made A.
the rsctory this spring
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
HAS SMALLPOX.

Aaron Sagle, ~ Hancock, Is SUI
fering from smallpox contracted
while under quarantine at his home
where his daughter, Mrs. Resale
Rankin, Pittsburgh, was taken III
with the disease seyo"al woc,.s ago.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
BOARD REQUESTS
CONFERENCES
(ey International News Ssrvles.j

Chicago. April 2i,--The United
States Railroad Labor Board in a
decision handed down today, re-
auested Col. B. l.. Bugg, receiver
for the Atlantic, Birmingham and
Atlanta Railway and the employees
of the road TO hold future confer
enoes In an effort to determine the
lust reasonable wage scale for
employees of the road.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
ATTENTION SMOKERS.

Have on hand quantity of the
Watt Brand Cigars, recognized stand
ard smoke throughout the entire
country. Every store you visit ask
for 1.-The Watt" II plesses.
r r. GEORGE. Distributor
4 T. le is - 20 u IL
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.

We offer two lots Of Spring Sill
Dresses -one Al si1Sa and anothe,
lot al $3.50. These are wonderful
values
THE YOUNG LAiSIEs SHOP
115 6 Queen 81
u In
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

April. the month OF moving. Is
at hand, 80 if YOU are con
templating moving or II YOU
are moving, to insure the prompi
delivery of your paper to your
new address, kindly notify this
office, and avoid missing any
OF the isEues,
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
ENTERTAlNS CAST.

Miss Margaret Seibert on Tuesday
night entertained at her home on
the Arden Road the cast OF "The
Dream That Came True. a playlet
which was presented several times
this spring under her direction
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
REMOVAL NOTICE.

Or. Claude A. Thomas announces
Tic removal Of his office from 307
*. King 81. to 10 West King st.
> u II lp
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
RESOLUTION NOT
REPORTED TODAY
lRY InternatlonaI News servIce )

Washington. Aprl el..-Changes
found necessary in those provision,
of the Knox resolution involving the
property Of Americans and German
nationals. r~evented the Senate For
eign Relation Ce'Imittee from re.
>porting the measure to the Senate
today, as had been planned by the
Republican members,
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
1--WE ZOE kEYsrR.

y " \, Buri,sart. Mrs. Clar-
e Hurklart. Mrs John Johnson,
s. John Welty, Mrs Carrie
right and Mrs. John Rudy left this
or1ing for Keyser, where they will
tend the district meeting of Ply
ian Sisters.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
&c CORRECTLY oREssEp.

collegian Clothing, schoble Hats,
Emery Shirts. Ralston Oxfords.
Nonito Hosiery Munsinsv ear
rNT STYF0RTH e ZIMMERMAN
Il Ii p.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21

LOST.
Friday between Neels Garage and
Gardner Apartments. Carrier
Route Book, No ~. Finder kindly
return to the Journal Offce.
4 IS Up II
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
ROSE BUSHES.

4 big shipment Of these Just AZ
rived Big and hearty stalks Ia
France, Killarney, American Beauty
Etc. Your choice 55c
7. ]. NTWRFRRY & co,
Successors to Banks Bros)
It 1p
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21

lutheran SUNDAY School rill held
an exchange SATURDAY. in E G..
keedys store. Il m Cakes. pies
candy and salads 4 u In p
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21

Mr.. G. w. Downing. OF Fairmont,
WAS visitor in the city.
NJ Gordon Fansler. of Baltimore,
IS home to attend circuit court
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
MUST BE SIGNED.

The journal is in receipt of
correspondence from several
county points, sent IN by un.
known parties. In the future
such communications will not be
published. The Journal appre-
ciates the receipt OF county
news. hut all communications
must he E,gnsd
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
DAILY MARKET REPORT

The following are The prevailing
prices being paid BY Martinsburg
merchants and elevators today.
Note The prices 1Goted below
Tor the local markets arc the prices
dealers are Offering al noon today
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21

DO YOU like good cakes, pies and
candy? Lutheran exchange Satur
day. G. G.. Keedz s store 4 81 lp II
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
PROSPERITY SALE NOW IN
FULL BLAST.

Offering the public pnassrd-ot
alues in Meps and BOYS Shoeg,
clothing, Etc Buy row as your
purchase ksspk America Prosperous,
THE HUE-14l ~. Queer 81
y IN
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-21
NCKEE REFRIGERATORS.

So in Martinsburg at p. j
IS. sip Tues. Thurs. Il