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Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
EVENTS MOVING SWIFTLY
(By international News Service.)

Events appear today to be moving swiftly to-
wards final settlement of the world important
German indemnity question Unofficial reports
from Berlin that Germany is offering the allies
from 200,000000, 600 to 22600O,O0 900 gold marks
in principal, interest and payments and goods in
payment of her war indemnity during the next AZ
years. essened today the possibility that the allied
armies will advance from the Rhine next Monday
and occupy the Ruhr district.
In the absence of an official announcement
contradictory reports were current concerning the
proposals contained in the note which Berlin is
sending to President Harding. In fact one Ger
man newspaper stated, but without confirmation,
that two notes and third explanatory note were
being transmitted to Washington
The conference of Premier Lloyd George and
Premier BRAND at Lympne, England, broke up to-
day without any decided decision being taken
gardng to penalties upon Germany
Opinion was expressed in French official cir
Giles that the German proposals will prove unac-
ceptable France is prepared for any eventuaty
If Germany's final offer is rejected, Marshal Foch
will be fully prepared for swift military action at
the end of this week He will throw ring of allied
troops arounda strip of German territory contain
ing the richest coal mines and industrial belts of
Germany. district that embraces a population of
100000
The next definite development will be the pub
LEGATION of the German communication to President
Harding and the attitude which France and Great
Britain adopt toward the indemnity proposals
contained therein.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
CH.4RTER AWDMT.
BILL is PASSED

The bill amending the charter OF
the City of Martinsburg, introduced
originally to give the City the pow
er to compel the B. and O. to lay a
subway crossing in this city, but
later modified by the elimination OF
these clauses after an agreement
had been reached. has passed the
legislature. The bill was made to
include a clause giving the City the
right to make a five-cent levy on
city property annually for an indef-
mite number of years for the pur-
pose Of creating a fund to repair
bridges within the corporation and
also to provide the money to meet
the excess above the $4,000 j"
bonds which the City has agreed to
pay on the subway constructor
costs. the excess to amount approx
imateiy to $4,000, it is estimated
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
GOLF ENTHUSIASTS
LOOKING TO COURSE
Have Three-H Hole Course Now;
May Build Club House.

Golf enthusiasts in this city tired
of being deprived entirely of d Course
have laid out a three-hole course on
the Ardeff Place, east of the city,
and for some weeks have been MS
ing it as a makeshift until they can
arrange for larger and more exact
plot. They use the course in both
directions and the drive from start
to- finish about a mile, they say
A good record for the course is TWEEN
ty shots, it is said.
The golers have under considera-
tion now several tracts within easy
reach of the city, any one of which
they may purchase this year and
convert it into country club propo-
sition, laying out a nine-hGle course
with all the necessary provision of
green's and obstacles, and they are
also considering the erection of u
club house for the use Of golfers aud
friends. Most of these tracts haYo
natural risks aud it is believed that
and general terrain would make an
excellent course for golfers who like
difficult work.
Among those interesting themsel-
YES actively in the proposition are
A. r. Parks, A. r. Emmert. II. G.
Brooks. Howard H. Emmert, DR.. G.
J. E. Sponseller. j. O. Henson, G.
Granville Smith and Max Won Schle-
CELL
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
.L|NTHICUM WANTS
COAL PRICE PR0BED
Asks Dauqherty For Informa-
ton.

Relieving the present prices on
anthracite coal cannot be justified
Representative J. Charles Linthi
cum, of Maryland, introduced a res
olution in the House requesting the
Attorney-General to submit TO the
House all information in the pos
session Of his department showing
whether prices today are reason
able and lust. Z.
The Linthicum resolution. and an
accompanying statement by the
Maryland member. recite that IN
the eastern section of the county
anthracite coal Is selling at $14 to
Sl6 per ton. Representative Linthi-
cum says he is informed the anthra-
cite coal market Is controlled by a
very close monopoly"
THE price of anthracite coal,
said Mr.. Linthicum, dis still being
maintained at levels of s1f to SIC
per ton. or, in other words, at the
same levels that prevailed durina
the war, and which were then only
justified by the demands Of war.
Since consumers in all the Eastern
States must use anthracite coal for
household purposes. the question OF
high prices for this commodity is
OF extreme importance.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
FULL PROGRAM FOR
K. D. COMMENCEMENT
Three Graduates AT Ceremon-
les Tomorrow Night.

The program for the annual grad
uation exercises of the King S
Daughters Hospital Training School
for Nurses, which is to take place at
the First Baptist Church Tuesday
evening, at o'clock, was announced
today. At the conclusion of the eX-
ercises a reception will be held in
the Sunday School room of the
church which all friends of the hos
pital are cordially invited to attend
The graduates this year are the
Misses Marceline Bird, Ida May
Richards and Edna Virginia Baber,
The program for the commence
ment is as follows:
Prelude-Miss Myra Cline.
Invocation-Eev W, c. Taylor. D.
ID.
Solo-(a) Rain, Pearl G. Curran
Oh Dawn Pearl G, Curran, limo
Thompson Ware.
Address-Mr r. Gray Williams
Winchester, Va,
The Florence Nightingale Pledge
DIR f. H. Bitner
Presentation Of diplomas-Dr
James A. Duff
Benediction--ReE. Frank Steel
man
County Agent C. G. Degen is
spending the week at his home in
Mifflintown, Pa.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
ENGLAND TO BACK
FRANCE IF GERMANS
FAIL TO Satisfy
Premiers Ignorant OF Notes
Contents.
(sy International News serviee.)

Hythe. April 25.-The conference
of Premier Lloyd George and Prem
Ter BRAND broke up today without
either of the allied statesmen learn.
ing OF the contents of Germany's
new indemnity proposals. A brief
meeting was held during the morn
ing III which procedure was discuss
Yed for the meeting of the inter-al.
lied council next SATURDAY. Premier
BRAND sailed from Folkostone at
noon.
The premiers have been officially
advised by Lord D'Abernon, the
British Ambassador to Germany.
| that the German government had
transmitted new indemnity propos-
| ais to Washington, but apparently
| did not know the contents, fer they
were not communicated to the Brit.
| ish statesman.
II is possible that the United Stat
/ es will be represented informally at
| the meeting OF the supreme council
next Saturday. although complica-
| tons stand in the way OF extend
ing an invitation to Washington to
participate by reason OF the fact
that the United States has not ac-
cepted the treaty of Versailles.
The eyes of the entente powers
are turned anxiously upon Washing.
ton to see how President Harding
accepts the latest German proposals.
! The view is taken that, if President
Harding decides to transmit the pro.
posals to the allies, the United Stat
es may be put in the position of
supporting the German suggestions
as equitable. On the other hand, II
President Harding and his advisers
| take the attitude that the German
proposals do not form the basis for
future negotiations on indemnity, II
is unlikely that they will he trans
mitted from Washington to London
/ and Paris
viii Back France
/ London. April 25.-"l understand
( that Germany is prfparieg nov
indemnity proposal but if it is unsat-
! isfactory Great Britain will support
France in the occupation of the
| Westphalian coal fields Premier
Lloyd George announced in the
house Of commons this afternoon,
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
GERMAN NOTE HAD
NOT REACHED STATE
DEPT. BEFORE NOON
Two Notes And One ExpIana-
tory Were Sent.
(Ry International News servicc.)

berlin, April 25.--Germany draft,
ed two PREPARATIONS notes for trans
mission to Washington and also sent
a third accompanying note to ex-
plain the proposals in the other
two, according to the Berliner lei
tung Mittag, today.
The newspaper Montags Post was
authority for the statement that
Germany did not suggest taking ov-
err the allied debts TO the United
states as part OF her indemnity 10
the allies.
1t YVES learned from an authentic
were adopted by the cabinet on Sat
urday night but it was not known
if they were changed in any way on
Sunday:
German indemnity to he eapltali2
ed at 50,000,00O.000 gold marks. The
interest the first year TO be 4 per
cent, increasing subsequently in pro
portion as German industry and
trade develops. Also 10,000,000,000
gold marks to be raised Immediately
by an international loan to be Sc
cured Dy Hen upon Lle Stdte oW-
ned coal mines and customs.
The sum offered by Germany is
far in excess of both counter pro-
posals made by the Germans at the
London conference. Not only are the
annual payments higher, but they
extend IL years longer than was
proposed by the Germans at London
when they set the limit OF pay
ments at 80 years.
Newspapers reported that the gov
ernment proposes to make payments
N both money and goods.
Not Here At Noon.
Washington, April 25.-The Ger
man note referring to proposals in
the roparations controversy had not
been received by the State Depart
ment up to 11.30 o'clock today, it
was officially stated. The communi-
cation was reported TO have left
Berlin late last night and its receipt
at the State Department was mo
mentarily expected, Whether the fl
nal communication will be made
public Immediately depends, il vas
said officially, on that nature OF It,
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
STATE POLICE
FIND BABES
IN THE WOODS

The green hills which surround
Elkins, no. flaming with the vernal
colors of spring, were reckoning
Three little waits, wards of the
Odd Fellows Home, heard the voice
OF adventure those hills promised
and responded to the call.
They left their winter abode
when attendants were not looking
and trudged manfully down the
turnpike intent upon making their
own way in the world. They were
missed. and the West Virginia state
police were asked to search for
them.
Night came, tired and hungry
with spirits undaunted the three
tiny travellers cuddled together by
the roadside to await the dawn Of
another adventuresome day.
They were sleeping the unhroken
sleep OF childhood. when Troopers
Belcher and Kemper found them
and took them back TO the home.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
$50 AUTO IS
CAUSE or SUIT

r. C. Alther is said to have pur.
chased an automobile from Louis
Klabanskey FOR the munificent sum
of $50. giving the dealer check in
payment. The defendant is charged
with having operated the automobile
Sunday week and. evidently dis
pleased with the machine, early
Monday morning stopped payment
on the check. Now. the plaintiff Is
seeking To recover and has brought
suit before Justice Fred II. Baker
The case will most likely come to a
trial Saturday.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
BILL INCREASING
LEGAL ADVERTISING
RATE is PASSED
First Increase In Forty Years
In Field.

Charleston. April 22-The Hill
BILL introduced in the state SEN
ate as No 33S. upon the request of
"Hill Billy"-Morris- and later
submitted by the house judiciary
committee for house bill No. 3S3,
by Delegate Harry A Weiss. of
Ohio county, Is now law. Cover
nor Ephriam F. Morgan having dec
grated the document with his Off
cial autograph, upon final action by
the state senate which passed the
Weiss House Bill, No. 1888, after re-
calling the Hill Bill. Senate Bill, No
S3S, an identical measure.
The Hill Bills" amends section
fifteen OF chapter one hundred and
thirty-eight of the code of West
Virginia, rela, Il 10 the price to be
paid for legal advertising in news
papers, The original law amended
by the pen and efforts of p. W. Nor
ris, ST., in 1881, was as follows;
Sec. Is. Every circuit court is
hereby authorized to prepare by
rule of court the price to be paid
for all legal publications required
to be made in any cause of proceed
ing therein, but such price shall
not exceed the rates of advertising
published in the newspaper in
which such publication is made. If
no such rule of court be made the
price shall be the same as the rate
OF advertising so published
The Hill Bill" under the number
asof House Bill 383. by Mr. Weiss,
90 4 =
effective from passage, is as fol.
lows:
A bill to amend and re-enact sec
ton fifteen of chapter one hundred
and thirty-eight of the code relat.
ing to legal notices
Be it enacted by the legislature
of West Virginia
That section fifteen of ehapte,
one hundred and thirty eight of the
code be amended and re-enacted so
as to re9d as follows:
Section l.. The price for publish
ing all advertisements and publica-
tlons required to be made by law.
Or by the order of court in any
cause or proceeding therein. or by
any provision of a deed OF trust or
PAi'',' E" .5'n 10 i"o". I u
suaaC - iaN, sa3ll mol. exceed Two VIC
oei.t- ieI go NoIo lr ING ii'st IN
sefli1h TO De feeulfeu TO De thaue'
al ~ nv POI ~ "a!1u s9s"
pun. lion HAY ne mdue' VIII IN
Sc ne sam" ior 'le 'l'ne FequH-
cd 60, or lof ire af,ce AFORESAID tneh
the notice may be published in
s.'"ie newspaper issued from amour
u e"9H'y' dlio me Holice sliali oe
tloased by t ne person whose u9ty II
~ ~ to nave me puniicalloh maue' at
t u, irohl ooor Oh tne court mousse o.
.Ie , COUNTY III #hleh the cause ~
peil4'',E' or tile Pt't'ed'hss 'aa, dt
teas, -FOUR "e9ES DIOR 10 tne i'lile
nAe' isi eN'.s. ~ ~ ne ofder, ~,
or ueed' OF lor the accom- piishilleht
VI Ipe Pui pose 7l SUI PupIlcd,ion'
s'nu e"P'eS q, Sd'd hollce Sh'll De
pooteu III DIT iedSt lour oIher Puoi'e
pace p,aces III salu county at lhe same
Inc anu d copy Vi tHe Sd'' ehall
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
HEAR DR.. CLARK.

A group OF Martinsburg Christian
EndeaYor workers went to Washing
ION by automobile yesterday to hear
lr. Francis L. Clark president Of the
World Christian Endeavor Union,
address a meeting at the First Con.
gregatiCnal Church last night The
party included Miss Rosa zill Miss
Helen Smith, Miss Lutte Franken-
berry Miss Lenora Sponseller Mr.
Joel Barbehenn and Mr. Guy II.
Mckee.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
FORMER PASTOR
IN NEW CHURCH

Grand Master A. c. Nadenbousch,
this city, on Saturday afternoon con-
Quoted the formal ceremonies for
tho laying of cornerstone at the
Finst Christian Church OF Bluefield
West Virginia, the pastor of which
is the Reverend p. p. Hasselvander,
formerly a Christian pastor in this
city. There was a big attendance at
the ceremonies including members
of the grand lodge of Masons and
citizens from Bluefield. The orator
was DIR. J. r. T. Hundley, president
of the Virginia Christian College,
whose subject was World Vision.
Mr.. Nadenbousch reports Reverend
Hasselvander a pastor OF flourish
ing church in an enterprising city.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
SUBWAY AGREEMENT SIGNED

Attorney ]. o. Henson has re-
tGrned from Charleston, bringing
with him the agreement signed
there ny Mayor Cleveland NJ. Sci
bert, for the City, and which had
been previously signed by the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Company,
providing for a subway crossing I'M
der the B. and o. tracks on North
Queen Street The agreement will
he forwarded to the b. and O. off
Gals tomorrow. Mr.. Henson said.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
OWNERSHIP OF
NAG DECIDED

From time immemorial dealers in
horsefesh have had their trials,
tribulations and disputes. Recently
a controversy arose between C. G
Grove and Son and A. v Ronk and
Son relative TO ownership of a Ger
tain steed. The matter was finally
threshed ont before Justice Fred r.
Baker and the animal was awarded
to Grove and Son.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
RAN Nv FRONT
OF AUTOMOBILE

Little Louise, the small grand
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs w. r.
Kline, North High street was struck
and ran down by an automobile on
West Burke Street Saturday even
ing. The machines wheels passed
over her hand and foot but no bones
were broken. only decorations and
bruises being sustained The child
ran from behind one car in front
Of the other, which was drires ny =
man named Smith, from Jeffsrtoa
county,
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
is
DISLOCATED

Dennis Sewers, OF Inwood, en-
ployed in Mr.. r. c. Henshaws or
chard. was painfully injured Satur-
day and was brought Sunday to the
City Hospital. where il was fonud
that his right shoulder WAS disloca-
Ted and the injury given the neces-
sary attention, Mr. Sewers was al
work spraying trees when the wag-
on turned over upon him
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
LEAGUE HAS
NEW OFFICERS

Officers were Sunday evening
elected by the Epworth League of
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
south IS follows:
President-Jame Elliott.
lst Vica Norman BirrcE.
md zee Pres Ella Bear1
Ord Vice Pres Esther Homer
4th Vice Pres-Mrs. Howard
Couchman.
Treasurer Clarence Beard
Epworth Era Agent William Bcwie
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
FIRgmEN VICTORIOUS.

Hose co No 3 defeated "Muft
Schiils C0llegians Saturday after
noon in both ends of twin bill, 10
10 . and 10 10 10 The first setto
went Is innings. The hitting Of
Orem and Little featured. The
fremen would like to hear from
teams in nearby cities and towns.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
GOES TO CALIFORNIA.

Clyde Wolford, clerk at KS news
stand, left yesterday for a two
months trip to California, where he
will visit friends and relatives. He
will stop en- route to the coast at
pittsburgh. Denver and other points.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
Will PURCHASE ORCHARD

WANTED-Orchard, 30 to 100
acres; 9 years old CT older Give
location, number and varieties of
trees and rock bottom price in first
letter A chance for quick action il
price is low enough. Only a gen
nine bargain considered Address
z,l57 earc Evening Journal Mar
tinsburg, W. Va, IS Up q
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
HOUSE CT. EANiNG.

See our display of the Premier
Electric Vacuum Cleaners at the
Potomac Light and Power Co. Phone
for free demonstration in your
home. No obligation. Terms if de
sired. % Up If
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
RRoTHERs AT ODDS.

The yesterday brothers of Berkc
lev Station. are at odds and William
is to be tried before Justice Fred II.
Baker on charge of Threatening to
blow mp IIarrys home and to do bod
ilv harm to Harry and wife
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
NATAL STATISTIC,

ten,pound baby girl arrived az
the home of Mr. and Mrs Marion
Is Voorhees,. 22s Beth street, Fri
day evening, Mother and babe were
reported today doing we'll
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
NOTICE ROBERT WHITE LODGE.

All members Of Robert White
lodge No. 81, A. F. & A. NJ and all
other master Masons in good stand
ng will meet at Equality Lodge
looms Tuesday at 12.45 to attend the
funeral of Brother w o. Ziler.
GILBERT THURSTON, w. NJ.
w. o. COOVER, Secy
23 1p ct
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
EVERY DAY.

Brings us bargains in Mems and
Boys Shoes and Clothing. Give us
a chance to show you that We can
and do undeTsell.
THE HUB, 141 N. Queen ST.
1p 1t
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
REMOVAL NOTICE.

DIR. Claude A. Thomas announces
the removal Of his Office from 3o7
" King st. to 325 West King ST
z "a 4 IN
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
SQUARE DANCE.

Daughters of Isabel will hold a
square dance in ThornW0od Tues
dar Aprl 18th.
- lp st -
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
DAILY MARKET REPORT

The following are the PREVAILING
prices being paid by Martinsbnre
merchants and elevators today
Note: The prices Quoted below
for the local markets are the prices
dealers are offering at noon today.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25

Supper will be held a MIS-. Perry
SCOTS. 412 w. Martin 81 Tuesday,
April &c, for benefit Of Methodist
parsonage expenses, Everybody in
ylLed, 1 20 lp q
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
SOCIAL SESSION

The Mems Bible class OF First
Methodist Sunday School will hold
q business session and social at the
church Tuesday night OF next week.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25

Mr. Gordon Fansler who spent
some time at his home on West
John street. has returned to Balli
more
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-25
Col. Brown On Bench.

Col Forrest W Brown OF Charles
Town, took tho Bench this morning
in the opening trial of the Norwalk
cases which are expected TO last un'
I'll Thursday BY agreement Of conn
sci previously entered in a court Or
der. Col Brown will hear the cases
in lion of lury The jurors. di.
rocted last Friday to report back
for duty this morning. were excused
shortly after Court opened until
Thursday morning at $50.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-09
ROOT IS COURT CANDIDATE

Paris. July s.-tBy The Associated
Press. .)-Brszil has chosen Elihu
Root. noted American jurist. ne vie
Of its candidates for election as Judge
Of the permanent court of interna-
tional Justice.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-07-09
ONE DEAD, ONE HURT
IN RAILROAD ACCIDENT
(Continued from Page One)

bruised as the result of his falling. or
being hurled from the moving train.
Earl Stirman, the brakeman who
witnessed the explosion. says he saw
a tail, slender man in black" run
from the train and make off across
the mountain a moment before the ex-
plosion occurred Texas Rangers. a
sheriff's posse and railroad officers
are scattered over the country seeking
trace Of the mysterious stranger.
The body Of the dead engineer was
taken to Maria. Texas. where the in
quest was held, the verdict being
death from gunshot wound inflicted
by some person unknown to the coro-
ner.
Fireman Robertson told the coroner
both he and the engineer had noticed
a man riding a few cars back from
the engine. Thinking he was tramp
stealing a ride they paid little atten-
tion to the man tho they noticed him
pine. Friends OF the dead engineer
and officials Of the railroad say ne
and the fireman were the best OF
friends and so far as known neither
had an enemy in the world.
Rohirnsn. in point Of service was one
Of the oldest engineers on the South
ern Pacific lines. Both he and the
fireman resided at Sanderson. Texas.
where the engineer was the owner OF
a picture theater and n hotel.
Railroad men advance the theory
that the murder was committed by
one familiar with the operation OF a
locomotive pointing to the fact that
the iniectors which supply water to
the boiler had been cut off which was
the immediate cause of tho explosion.
officials confessed themselves at a
loss TO find a motive for the crime No
threats had heen received by the com
psny and they knew OF no disgruntled
cmploye or former employe who pos
sibly could he connected with the deed
No attempt had been made to loot
the train and seals on all cars re-
manned unbroken.