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Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
GREAT BRITAIN'S
NATIONAL STRIKE
IS FINALLY SETTLED
Coal Miners Are To Receive
Share of Profits.
(sy International News Service. }

(5y international News servlee.)
London, June 2S.-The coal
strike has been settled upon a
profit sharing basis, according
to the Exchange Telegraph.
This is the first time in the
history of Great Britain such
settlement has been introduced
in industry After allowing for
standard charges the remainder
OF the profits OF the coal COM
panies will be divided upon the
following basis:
Wages SO per cent.
Mine owners profit II per
cent.
The settlement has the ap-
prevail of the government.
Settlement Announced
London, June 2S.-The national
coal strike which had been in eff.
feet since April 1, was settled. Of
fetal announcement to this effect
was made following the second con
ference of the Federation OF Miners
and the colhery owners at the
government board of trade.
Premier Lloyd George announced
in the house this Afternoon that an
agreement had been coached be-
tween the miners and colliery
owners and that the men would re.
turn TO work at once. The news
was received with cheers and there
was the utmost rejoicing through.
out the country.
It was learned later that Premier
Lloyd George would ask parlia.
ment to sanction renewal of the
subsidy offer Of 100000 pounds
sterling This offer had previously
been made on condition that tho
strike was settled in certain
length of time but the time limit
passed without settlement The
subsidy was to be applied to the
mems wages so that the wage re,
duetion which the mine owners In.
sisted Ia necessary, can be carried
ont gradually.
The conference had been arrang
ed by Premier Lloyd George and
the government was represented.
Upwards of 100000 men were
involved in the national coal strike
1t had precipitated the worst in
| dustrial crisis in the history o
/ Great Britain.
| Officials OF the Federation o
Miners made two attempts K
bring about a general strike in sym
pathy with the miners but failed
It Is estimated that the Goa
strike cost Great Britain In wages
loss Of business and general stagna
ton at least $2,250,0o0. 900.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
STRIKE VOTE TAKEN
BY RAILROAD men
Views On Wage Reduction
Sent To Chicago.

That Western Maryland shop EN-
ployes favor strike on July / In
the event that the railroads put
into effect the decrease OF wages
as ordered by the Railroad Labor
Board. IT. was learned at Hagers-
town.
A week ago cards were passed
out among the shopmen for their
statement OF their attitude on the
strike. these cards were gathered
Sunday and forwarded to the of
fee of shop employees under the
Railroad Labor Board at Chicago.
But the definite count OF the votes
has not been learned from that
source.
No doubt but In a few days the
Labor Board will announce their
findings in the matter OF strike.
In an order from the Labor
Board It is understood that it calls
for a graduated reduction in the
wages OF the railroad men, averag-
ing about u per cent. And at the
present, railroad work is very bad.
that is, but very few shipments
during the present industrial de
preston are being made
Yard. road and office forces
have been reduced to the minimum.
Since last January 1. about 80 fire
men have been furloughed. and
corresponding cuts have been made
in other departments. Since March
II there have been few reduction
in the forces, and an increased
commercial demand It is believed
that many OF the men can he taken
hack
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
FLASHED SPOTLIGHT
IN MOTORISTS FACE
Is Peculiar Action OF Balti-
more AutoistS, Who Pays.

A man giving the name of Harry
Cohen. of Baltimore, motoring along
the pike at night, was fined $40 and
costs by Justice Baker this morn
ing. The man was charged with
flashing a spotlight in the face of
Manager Harry Booth. who operates
motorcycle garage on Winchester
avenue. 1t is violation of the law
to do this, as the approaching mo-
torist may be so dazzled by the
light that serious accident is pos
sible. Why the fellow was using
spotlight IL mystery and it gave
rise to speculation that ne feared a
hold'up. He went on to Roanoke
Va.
Butch" In Bad.
Justice Baker has had an interest
ing court this week. Butch Kearns
paid back $500 to a boy named Ern
est James, from the county and
costs. The lad had come here Ia
buy himself a suit, Two men &C
companied him to the city. but lett
James at tic clothing store and
went across the street 10 a grocery
Kearns is said to have hurried over
to the lad. told him that the men
were drunk and had knocked down
and broken some articles and il
would require $500 to settle the
damage The youth paid, but
brought the matter before Justice
Baker when he discovered how he
had been mislead.
Girl His Accuser.
Joe Beavers, Of Berkeley Station.
was put under a $50 bond to appear
before Justice Baker on July 5, to
answer to a charge of assault and
battery upon Lucy Lanham. He re.
taliated by swearing out a warrant
for her arrest on charge Of dis
turbing the peace.
Kept Her Ring.
Herman Butts, OF the county.
charged with refusing to return a
ring to Elsie 3ohr 5r. was compelled
to cough Up the value of the ring
and also pay costs OF the trial.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
SHOPMEN OPPOSE
WAGE REDUCTIONS
Railway Circles Become Ala
rmed Over Situation.

10y lnternatioraf Eews SerVice)
Chicago, June 28.-With the vote
Of the railway ehepmen oyerwhelm-
ingly opposed to acceptance of a
wage reduction OF IS to II cents an
hour as ordered by the United States
railway labor board. railway circles
became alarmed that the nation
might be confronted with serious
railway crisis within a fortnight,
The shop craft employees voted
$4,000 in favor Of acceptance at the
wage slash with 385,o00 opposed TO
il.
Unofficial reports Of the plan of
the vote in the four railway broth
erhoods indicated that the wage
slaeh amounting generally to -
per cent and effective July !, was
not penulor and that the brother
hood chiefs might be asked to call
a strife II IS understood tho broth
erhood f4'afs thnmselVes are asa.
inst a s-rire
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
TURKS NEARING
CONSTANTINOPLE

Constantinople. June 28.-Turkish
nationalist troops that have been en-
gagged in battle with the Greeks at
lsmid are less than so miles from
Constaltiuople. according to dis.
patches from the battle front today.
The Turks entered an important
town on the Sea Of Marmora Sun
day morning Towards evening the
Greeks with the help of strong re
Inducements captured the place but
the Greek commander said thew
merely intended to hold it until the
Greek enforcement could embark
upon ships.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
VESSELS COLLIDE;
NO LIVES ARE LOST
Collision Occurred In Heavy
Fog Today.
(sy international News Service. }

New York, June 2S.-The Ferry
Bronx, carrying between 1.500 and
1000 passengers collided with the
Polarine, a tanker, in a heavy fog
off St. George. Staten Island, early
today. The Ferry was badly damag-
ed but there was no leak and she
made her stop at St. George safely
landing all her passengers.
There was a slight panic on the
Ferry. many Of the passengers
rushing for life belts. Officers and
crew managed to restore order how
ever. The collision occurred on the
starboard side Of the Ferry and all
the passengers rushed to portside,
causing the vessel TO list danger
ously. Valiant work on the part of
the crew got the passengers distrib-
uted equitably on both sides of the
ship and the danger of the vessel
Of capsizing was averted.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
GARBAGE BIDS

: Sealed bids will be received UP to
moon July l, 1921 by the Council
of the City of Martinsburg. West
Virginia for the removal of garbage
within the city limits, from July Is
1921 to July *, 1922.
Alternate bids will be received
flor the collection and disposition on
dumps furnished by the city, or the
contractor to furnish dump or dumps
outside the city limits.
Specifications for handling same
may be obtained from the Commits
sioner of Streets.
JOHN II. ZTRKLE, Recorder
6 % 80 7 25 II
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
SPOKE AT REuNlON

Saul Praeger, grand master OF
the Independent Order of Odd Eel
lows, has returned to Cumberland
from Baltimore where he attended
meeting Of Washington, Cumber-
land and Baltimore Sanetoriums
OF the O. O. Fl. P. Mr.. Praeegar
made an address dealing with Pen
Mar Reunion on August II.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
FALLS 70 FEET.

Falling with a wheelbarrow load
Of brick from the top of the new
annex OF McMullen Bros building,
Cumberland, distance OF 70 feet.
70 high tension wires beneath. Ed
die Henry, eolored, Of Reevesburg.
North Carolina, was uninjured and
is none the worse off. The colored
man hung from the wires until he
caught hold Of an upright plank
attached to fence adjacent 10 the
building sliding down the plank to
the ground
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
VACATION TIME

Means hard knocks for boys
pants You can buy at bargain
remnants Of strong, well filled
WOODEN cloth that viii make pants
TO stand the bumps. We have ad.
ded to our stock Of sutings several
high grade worsted patterns at
prices not possible 10 be met out.
side the factory Not too late yet
70 have a summer suit made up.
RETAIL DEPARTMENT,
DUNN WOODEN co.
Stephen Street z
6 q ~ 1p n
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
VOLUNTEERS
CALLED FOR
Nv MINGO co.
(By International News Service

Charleston. w. Va. June 2S.-Gov
f. F. Morgan, in new proclamation
of martial law in Mingo county to.
day called out 1870 members of the
enrolled militia OF that county to
enforce his decrea. Since no organ
lied militia exists in the state the
sheriff Of Mingo county is authoriz
ed to conscript or accept 1870 volun-
teers for duty in UNFOLDING the proc
lamation.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
FARMER DIFS

Edgar G. Bmmart, prominent
farmer OF Gainesboro district, Fred
erick county, Va, died at 40
o'clock this morning at his home,
near the village or Gainesboro. fol.
lowing long period of III health,
aged 70 years He will be buried Mt
Winchester Wednesday. His widow,
formerly Miss Sarah Clarke and six
children survive
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
MISS SHIPPER
TO BE BRIDE

County Clerk P. II. Martin issued
marriage license TO Miss Elsie
May Shipper, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Shipper, Jones Spring,
and Paul Edward Hayes, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Hayes, Shanghai
The groom-elect is young orchard.
list. They are to be married the
latter part of this week.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
STOPPED OFF
ON AUTO TRIP

Mr., Sam Branum and family, OF
Harrisonburg, Va, stopped over In
Martnsburg with Mr. ID. w. Kline
and family, 126 Pennsylvania ave-
nue., on a motoring trip to lows.
His younger daughter, Margaret
who suffered an attack of infantilo
paralysis, has recovered sufficiently
10 enable her to now walk without
the assistance of clutches. Mr..
Branum is well known mail carr,
rier. 4
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
HEAVY RAINFALL.

a heavy rainffll visited a section
Of the county from Falling Waters
to Marlowe Monday afternoon. II
was accompanied by high wind and
wheat not yet harvested was laid
low, while number OF trees wers
uprooted
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
is ON VACATION.

Mr.. John Caldwell. of the Old Ma
tional Bank, who. by way of a di-
version doubles on the banjo and
saxaphone in Whitacre's Jazz Or.
chestra, is off on vacation. Mr..
Caldwell is spending several days at
Pittsburgh.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
HERE WE ARE AGAIN

Just received a shipment of 800
pair Mems and Boys high grade
sample shoes and oxfords placed on
sale at prices you have long await
ed.
1t 1p THE HUB SELLS it Cheaper
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28

Mr. f. A. Shade. OF Falling Wa
ters, the well known mail carrier,
who is off on his vacation. left on
motoring trip to Winchester ana
Strasburs.
Mrs. ]. r. Friskey and son, Ed
win, of Akron. O., have returned
home after visiting relatives in
Martinsburg and Baltimore.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
FORMER ATTY. sSa%t
GENERAL DEAD
(ey InternatlonaI NaWa sarxioa.A

Baltimore, June 28--Charles J.
Bonaparte, former attorney general
Of the United States, died at his
home in fhis city today following
an Illness Of several weeks. Mr..
Bonaparte was ~ years OF age.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
CARS COLLIDE.

Two cars collided on the Will
'liamssort pike. near Four Mile
Wood Sunday night, but no one
was injured.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
FOR THE POOL

II You want good bathing suit,
see our line-Men's Women's and
fhildren's.
It Up Houeeworth e Zimmerman.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
IuST In LADIES

Another shipment of those beau
ytiful lace front sweaters, all shades
at s275.
f. GARNEh : Sjecialty Shop
1t 1p LAT \. Queen St.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
FEDERAL COURT I'M ELkINs

Federal Court will open in Elk
ms for It's Jnly term next Tuesday.
july 5th \ grand iury has been
called to report for cases.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
.IlIST RECEINEn

new shipment Georgette
Wa IT'S, lac trimmed. $3.50 values
at t'o suec'al price OF 1915.
y IE YOUNG LADIES SHOP
Up u rs s Queen ST.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
EOR rAE E0IIprA

The day will be hot. Let Is out
tit YOU properly
Up It llouseworth & Zimmerman.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
JOINS S. V. q STAFF

Mr.. Edgar Sites has Joined the
clerical staff Of the Shenandoah
Valley Bank and Trust Company as
bookkeeper.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
DAILY MARKET REPORT

The following are the prevailing
prices being paid by Martinsburg
s merchants and elevators today.
Note:-The prices quoted below
for the local markets are the prices
dealers arc Offering at noon today.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28

II you need a hoy for any kind
OF work, call the "Y." OF 1p tt
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
NOTICE TO WATER USERS

The 1927 water rents have been
due since ADril LIST. On and after
July list a penalty of per cent will
be added to all current bills Pay
now and save this penalty.
OSCAR r MILLER.
Sergeant.
6 Il lp cod to June 50
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28

NOTICE Y. M. C. A. BOYS.
The Picnic Cards must be signed
and turned in before Tuesday. June
<ato' 6 "a Up 81
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-28
BUSINESS WAS NEVER aErrEE

BUSINESS WAS NEVER BETTER
Because We are the only store in
Martinsburs that is beyond a doubl
Offering read bargains on Mems aad
Boys Shoes, Oxfords and High
Grade College Cut Clothes. Yes
and we can prove il.
THE HUB Sells 1t Cheaper"
In It
The evening world., 1921-04-05
GEORGIA PLANTER
PUT ON TRIAL FOR
II NEGRO KILLINGS
Defense Plea for More Time
Overruled by Court, Who
Warns Spectators.

CONVICTION. Ca, April 5.-John
Williams. Jasper County plantation
owner. indicted on murder Charge
growing out OF the discovery Of bodies
of eleven negroes alleged to have been
killed On his plantation in fear Of ex-
posture of peonage ditions, was
placed on trial to-day in the Super
ior Court here. Efforts Of his counsel
10 obtain a delay were overruled by
Judge John II. Hutchinson. The con-
tention, was made that there had not
been sufficient time TO prep are a de-
tense.
When court convened. Judge
Hutchinson warned spectators that the
slightest manifestation OF approval or
disapproval during proceedings would
be severely dealt with.
On the eve of the trial the farms
have been raided again and four
negroes brought away as witnesses.
Included in the number were Glad
dis and julius Manning, brothers Of
Clyde Manning, the states star wit
ness, and Emma Freeman, cook In
the house of Huiand Williams and
wife OF Clyde Freeman, who was
taken IN custody a week ago as /
material witness.
The raid was made secretly Satur-
day night by United states deputy
marshals who in addition TO the sub
poenaed witnesses brought To A..
lanta from the Williams homestead
Clyde Manning's aged mother, Mrs. En-
dene Manning, concerning whom Gov.
Dorsey is understood to have tele-
graphed to Sheriff b. l.. Johnson Of
Newton County that she wants to
get out Of Jasper County" Her hus
band was mysteriously shot to death
on the williams plantation several
years ago.
All told, six members Of the Man
ming family have now been brought
out OF Jasper County by the Federal
authorities. They have been EN-
ployed on the John S. Williams farm
for wears.
The evening world., 1921-04-05
THOUGHT SHE SOLD
FARM TO STILLMAN
Woman Who Wrote Banker to
'Pay Balance and Brother TO
Have Sanity Test.

Counsel for Thomas O'Brien OF white
Plains to-day obtained an order for "a
Jury TO pass upon the sanity OF OBJ lens
brother and sister. Daniel and Kate. tn-
mates of the Hospital for the Insane at
Poughkeepsie
The patients are said to have many
illusions about money. They sold n
farm at Bedford to DR.. Rufus Cole
10: $4,000 and then conceived the
notion that the real purchaser was
James A Stillman and that the price
he agreed to pay Was $4,000 Miss
OBrien wrote TO Mr.. Stnman asking
for the balance" S6S, 900. She also
is repo-ted to hold the Illusion that
a 81, 900 legacy was left to her by a
minister who died two years ago, and
that many OF her neighbors owe her
money.
She and Daniel once asked Mayer
Weeks OF White Plains 10 start loyal
action for the collection OF the bal
ance" on the fam purchase. The two
patients have n Joint bank account of
$500 and own considerable property.
The evening world., 1921-04-05
Fox Leads Off

Wherever one sees we'll dressed
women and casts an aPPraising
eye over their hlrs one notices that
fox is 'among those present"
A group of beautiful fox chokers
is found in gray, bisque, red, blue
and white. All moderately priced.
In tauPe and mahogany, fox
chokers are shown at $3.50
The evening world., 1921-04-05
For a Season of Black and White =
LustrOus Black Silks

Aqr even authority than they Our selection of black silks includes all those
assert is such n n n
the for black and white has excellent quality and will
uourun schemes find little had
before the is out dared o hope
wdeS17S yard for mourning inches inches wide $195 yard
wide-$295 ayad
The evening world., 1921-04-05
L" The Stock Pot
and Bread Box

Tomorrow morning at II o'clock
in the Housefurnishing Depart.
mcnt, Miss Mary Barber of
Teachers College, Columbia, will
talk about this interesting subject,
and give various helpful demon
STATIONS.
SEVENTH FLOOR
The evening world., 1921-04-05
CorsetS, $3.50

Our skiIful corset filters will tell
you the style your figure needs.
Two excellent models, one for the
slender, the other for the average
figure, are made of pink broche,
trimmed with ribbon and lace.
they have eyelet lacing below
inc front steel and both are
marked at $3.50
Tax SC.
SECOND FLOOR
The evening world., 1921-04-05
For the Spring TailLeHr
Twill Serge

is generally acknowledged to be one of tn
most practical as well as one of the smartes
fabrics. We have made special purchase o
this material, soft, Atwood quality, 81 niche
wide, which we are offering in chestnut BROW
and black as we'll as mems wear blue. 1t is suit
able not only for suits but for caPes and frock
as we'll
$2.25 yard
SECOND FLOOR
The evening world., 1921-04-05
It's aComfort to Wear

"a flesh color union suit with
glove silk bodice top and lower
part Of fine cotton S1.85
Other Isle undergarments, light
in weight for immediate wear.
Union suits, gauze weight with
band tops. White S1.95
Swiss ribbed Vests in bodice and
shoulder strap styles. Pink and
white 7Sc
Swiss ribbed Union Suits IN bo-
dice and shoulder strap styles.
White S1.1O
GROUND FLOOR
The evening world., 1921-04-05
Spring Play Days Meu"
New Ronnpers

tor certain section of society and Mother will
find most attractive assortment here. One
style made of pink or blue chambray, has white
collars and cuffs, with black stitching to 4
The evening world., 1921-04-05
And for the School Girl
Regulation FrOckS

of white jean, the skirt side plated, the blouse
braid trimmed. All white, or collars and cuffs
of navy, red or copenhagen - to Il years
$2.95
The evening world., 1921-04-05

More than 900 pairs of
pumps and oxfords have been
taken from our stocks for this
sale and have been subjected to
a strong price reduction.
SECOND FLOOR
The evening world., 1921-04-05
This is Thrift Week for .
Children's White Shoes

Laced and buttoned boots, m canvas and buck
skin, have been materially reduced in price,
BucI,skin, laced and butuoned. Sizes Infants
to Misses 7. .$6.75 to 1913
Canvas, laced styles Sizes Infants 6 to
Misses 7 $4.25 to $3.50
FOURTH FLOOR
The evening world., 1921-04-05
The Price Tells Timely Story
WOmen's White Low Shoes, $7.85

White Canvas Oxfords, with
welt soles and medium heels.
White Canvas Pumps, with welt
and turned soles. They have
Baby Louis or full French heels.
The evening world., 1921-04-05
The Bright Hues of
Roman Sashes

fash gay message of color to
the Avenue these days. One sees
them on tailored frocks and suits
of navy blue or tan, and a most
effective touch they are.
These sashes, 7 inches in width,
are 81 yards long, with heavily
knotted r3,inch silk fringe, $3.50
GRoUND FLOOR
The evening world., 1921-04-05

And the story it tells is one of
unusual values in white footwear,
offered in this sale at the very
beginning of the white-shoe
season.
The evening world., 1921-04-05
COlors That LAST in
English Ginghams

One of the tests offs good ginghams IS the quality
of their colors-whether they launder well and
retain their full strength. These imported ging-
hams have splendid durable colors in checks and
stripes of varying sizes - 3S inches wide,
zoe yard.
Shirting Madras of fine silk and cotton mix,
ture has been reduced in price. 1t is 81 inches
wide and is offered today for
Csc a yard.
Silk and Cotton GeOrgette Crepe introduces
charming patterns, both large and small, in many
lovely colorings - 6 inches wide.
55C yard.
SECOND FLOOR
The evening world., 1921-04-05
If you Wear
ChanOis Gloves

in the Spring, you Pr, , your
appreciation of correct glowing.
The mousquetaire is one of the
best styles, made in the soft,
natural chamois color S4.75
Glaze gloves, too, are always in
good taste, particularly if they are
the Biarritz slip on. Black and
white 81
Two-clasP glace gloves in shades
of tan and mode, also black and
white .Sl'oo
GROUND FLOOR