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Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-07
ROBBERS ENTER TWO
HOMES LAST NIGHT
Mr. BIondel Gets Shot At Man
--HeistOn Home Entered.

An attempt at robbery was made
last night shortly before midnight
at the home of Lloyd Blondel, West
Martin street, by an unknown man
who was seen by Mr. Blondel in a
middle room of the home and was
shot at by Mr.. BIondel but escaped
uninjured, it is believed. Mr.. Blon-
del had been doing ON the front
porch and was awakened by a noise
in the house. He saw a light snap
ped on in one of the rooms and upon
examination noticed that it was an
intruder. He secured a revolver as
quickly as possible, it is understood,
and tried to head of the man as he
escaped, but did not succeed.
Nothing. SO far as is known, was
missed from the home.
In Heiston Home.
An unknown robber or robbers,
thought to he youths who know
iomething of the arrangement of
the home, entered the D, j Heiston
home last night shortly before 10
O'Clock by removing screen from
q window which was otherwise open
and entering the house while no
one was at home. The robbers re-
moved a cash register in the hall
with about seven dollars in cash in
it, and wrist watch, but did not
disturb anything else in the house.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-07
Cross SUITS
ARE SETTLED

The Injunction suit and the petit
ton for receiver for the Smith
farm in the pine hills, which were
argued IN court on Saturday and a
receiver named, We're all settled tE
negotiations between the parties
concerned on Saturday after the
hearing. it. was learned today. and
no further litigation will he record
Cd
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-07
AUSTRIA SENDS
AN ULTEWATUM
T. lnternationaI News servIce.l

NV TN-eTHIT0WaT We've 0e' 49,
London. Sept. 7.--'Warsa Clouds
over central Europe grew blacker
today An Exchange Telegraph dis
patch from Vienna said the Austri-
an government has dispatched an
ultimatum to Budapest, threatening
to break off all diplomatic relations
with Hungary unless the armed
Hungarian forces retire from Aus
TRAN soil end from the territory in
West Hungary that was Promised
TO Austria under the Trianon
treaty.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-07
INJURED HER FOOT

Little Ruth Dorsey, Of Arden
district, stepped on a piece of rus
ty iron, inftcting an ugly cash in
her foot AS lockiaw was feared
the child was rushed 10 the City
Hospital, where the piece Of iron,
which had penetrated the foot,
was removed, and anti-tetanus
serum was administered
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-07
Il, z. VETERANS
ARE TO MEET
Ry International News SerVice.)

T-v :,
New Orleans, Sept. Genera
A. f. Booth, adiutant-general and
chief of staff OF the Unite r. 1nfed-
crate Veterans, announce the
annual reunion OF the Or alton
wc.Ad be held at Cha 3nooga
Tenn. October 25, IS and q, ard
that the Confederate Memorial As
ISOLATION would meet at the same
time.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-07
NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS

In order to aid the State author
tiles in the enforcement of the quar-
antine law with reference to dogs
running at large. you are hereby
notified that any dog found running
al large will be taken up by
the city If you have a dog that
you want to keep, please comply
with the. law, otherwise it may ac-
cidentally be picked up and killed.
Dogs can be taken out on a leach
providing they are muzzled.
Signed.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-07
FINED ron IMPROPER DRIVING

Roy Mays OF the county, was
found guilty before Justice Wolfe
Yesterday Of driving his car on the
county read vthout license and
also of driving it recklessly. lie
was fined SIS and costs for the two
rh9~ras. ur'oh he paid
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-07
THE COTTON
INDUSTRY LIVE
ICY international News 3erVic

Boeton. Sept THE cotton tex
tile industry Of America, which cen
ters in New England, has, according
to figures estimated here today, the
distinction Of being the first indus
try Of America TO come safely thru
the period nj readiustment. An
eight per cent rise in the price o.
cotton. together with government
figures showine 1913 per cent
crop. has been followed by an in
creased demand for the staple
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-07
wE,RE ALWAYS ON TIME.

lust received 40 dozen Men high
Grade fur felt hats il the latest
shapes and colors, silk lined-Don't
pay IS or Sc for tn = same hats else
where. where YOU can buy them here
hn sale at So %
THE HUB-sSells It Cheaper"
~ ~
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-07
NOTICE OF QUARANTINE
Rabies Or HVdr0ph0bia.

All dogs in the City Of Martins
burg, w Va, and within a radius
Of five miles, are prohibited from
running at large
Sc St
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-07
VOTE ON WATER.

Wavnesboro voters will have the
opportunity on election day, Tues
dav, November g, to vote on the
question Of whether or not they ia
vor the assumntion by the borough
Of bonded indebt-'7 of $250-
600. for money o be u II pur-
chasing. acquiring. maintaining and
operating the water company
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-07
WANTED

Four or FIVE apple p1ckers at
once See X. Poole or Harry
Cells
SUBURBAN ORCHARD co,
Pikeside Call Winchester Phone.
9 T Up 2t
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-07

-fANTED-Piano Tuner George w.
Sechrist is here. leave orders with
J w. Thomas this week So
: 2t G 9 s Up
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-07
TONIGHT
TIE GREAT PEERLESS
ORCHESTRA
at Rosemont Park 6 Fine
Singers and music unexoelled
FESTIVAL

Glass NO s, Second U B. Sun
day School will serve ice cream,
cake, chicken soup, sandwiches,
etc. Thursday evening, Sept 8, on
school house grounds Winchester
avenue Up II
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LOST

Black folding pocketbook, con-
tanning Sal. Reward. Call Bell
Phone 110N or return to Journal
afice. Up 1t pd
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-07
22o Al PARocHlAL SCHOOL

Registration Of students at st.
oph's Parochial School yester-
+ reached the go mark, with the
citation. il was stated officially
morning, that the total would
20 to $50 before tha lists were
completed,
sHRlNERS IN EAGE RSTOWN
A number Of local Shriners are
in Hagerstown TO-DAY attending the
celebration being Put on there by
Boumi Temple, OF baltimore.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-07
CIDER APPLES.

We are paying cash for Cider Ap-
Ples in any quantity.
Cumberland Valley Fruit
Product Co.
s 30 lip If Bell Phone 46S.
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pIckERs WANTED.

A few good apple pickers at good
wages. Truck between city and or
chard Call e. F. Thomas Bell
phone 1eS. 81 1t Up
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-07
GRIMES FOR SALE

Crimes Golden Apples 5 busheI at
Grimes Golden Orchard. Call 2. F.
Thomas, Bell phone 1G8, 8 Z 2t Up
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WANTED.

First class barber Guarantee
good wages. Apply F. e. George.
. Up 1t
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Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-10-10
BRUTAL KILLING
POPLAR BLUFF
THURS. NIGHT
Robbery Is Believed to Have
Been Motive for Murder
Of Stranger Near Missouri
City.

Poplar Bluff, Oct. S.=Thc moSt
brutal murder recorded here in sew
cral years occurred last night when
an unidentified man, about 26 years
old. was beaten to death with an
angle bar and a club while making
camp fire just south OF the city.
Robbery was the motive, it is be-
lieved, as his pockets were turned
out and no money or other yaluables
left in his clothing.
a crucifix was found near the
body and had apparently dropped
from his pocket. In his pockets the
murdered man had letters addressed
to Theo Murray at Nashville. Tenn
In his coat the name of o. Kringcr
was stamped.
The mans head was beaten to
pulp by the murderers. When the
man was found a board and other
rubbish was piled on his head
Three negroes are suspected of the
crime and officers have sent their
descriptions broadcast,
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-10-10
WEEK PASSES
WITHOUT ONE
ARREST HERE
Good Behavior Record for
Paragould = Everybody
Peaceful-Business Boom
ing and Officers Loafing.
Grrom Saturdays Daily)

Paragould has been upon good
behavior this week all tho week.
If YOU please. Net an arrest has
been made; not "moonshine' dom
onstration nor Click has been
passed" to disturb the peace of the
All this record in ono
OF the busiest weeks Of the year,
from commercial point of view.
Lots of activity in everything but
lawleSspcSs. Chief Of Police Wood
ard and his corps Of cops and Sher-
ri Stepp and his lineup of depu-
ties have been on "A vacation, SO far
rs having any duties 70 perform.
sheriff Stepp and his posse, in an
effort to stir up something. roained
endcavor to locate moonshine out
lit. but came i'll empty-handed.
Nothing doing in the moonshine
line. at least he failed TO finl one.
The county Jail has but three
boarders and one Of them is a
stranger in our midst. w. I.
Douglass, who lives over at Tru-
man when he's free. is serving in
the jail on a federal count. having
been lodged in the county bastile
five months ago fer operating a
still and selling liquor. lie was
given six months and two fines OF
$50 each by Uncle Sam. lie is
scheduled to spend some time yet.
unless he gets up the cash to pay
bis two fines. He has one more
month to serve before completing
his six months sentence and there
are two fines yet to be satisfied.
Chas. Tull is yet in the county
jail laying out q fine Of $4,000
for transporting liquor. He has been
there several days
g. Lasley is the third prisoner in
The prison. lie has some time to
serve yet to satisfy cause that
arose in his neighborhool. near
New Home. Mr.. Lasley got busy
and built fence that bIockadcd "A
road and refusing to comply with
the law prohibiting such an action
he was arrested and locked up,
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-10-10

RECOMMENDED
T0RALSE FUNDS
One Thousand Dollars Re-
CURED to Meet Fire De-
partment Expense-Same
Plan as Last Years.

The fund Of 100000 taat must
he created i'll order to provide the
city treasury with cash with which
TO defray the expenses Of the tire
department till the first OF the year
will be raised BY assessments, the
same process as was pursued last
year. That vas the only feasible
solution of the problem that was
proposed at the session OF the Cham
Dor of Commerce yesterday after
noon, in the opinion of those deal
ing With the issue. Various angles
of the situation were discussed but
the process that was pursued last
year was accepted as being the only
one that would come near to deal
Ing with the matter equitably.
The plan last year was worked
out in a public meeting, resulting
in stipulated assessments being
made against individuals and buSi-
ness firms. Each was assessed an
amount according to tho Judgment
OF those participating in tbe meet
ing, as being reasonable and Secrc-
tary Cba3. Stedman was commits
stoned to call upon the firms and
individuals and make collections ac-
aordingly. The plan. it is said, prov
ed fairly satisfactory last year and
With but few executions the asSess-
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-10-10
DO NOT PLAN
TO TIE Up
RAILROADS
No General Walkout Con-
sidered, Says President of
Conductors-Peace Par
ley Possible.

Chicago, Oct S.--First definite as
surances that d general tie-up OF
the country's transportation facili~
ties is not contemplated by the rail
way unions now threatening strike
was given out last night by l.. +.
Sheppard, president of the Order OF
Railway Conductors.
IF We find it necessary to break
with the railroads." said Mr.. Shep-
pard. "our aim will be to inConven-
ience the public as little as possible,
No one, I am sure. is considering a
general walkout. have privately
given President Harding this assur-
ance-I see no reason why | should
withhold ii from the public.
"Of course, to be effective. any
strike would have to be something
Nore serious than mere dcclara-
ton, and hardships undoubtedlr
would result. But transportation
would not be crippled, and the large
cities would not suffer greatly"
Announcement probably Will b.
made Monday Of the strike vote re-
suit of the conductors, the Brother
hood OF Locomotive Engineers
brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
and Enginemen. and the Switch
mems Union of North America.
Mr.. Sheppard said he wished &c
dispel any impression that the strike
ballot now being counted is a bluff
at least so far rs his organization
is concerned.
Il, as president, have the power tc
veto a strike yoto." he said, but
shall follow the wishes of our mon
pretty closely. We are TO hold =
meeting OF our general chairmcr
Monday We shall determine ouT
course at that time
General chairmen of the other
brothcrhoods probably will hold sim
liar conferences Monday. In all
more than 600 chairmeu of tht
brothcrhoods and the federated shoI
crafts will be in Chicago.
Both railroad operating Officials
Iand union leaders yesterday pro
fessed to see a possible peace parley
on the threatened railroad strike.
1t was said that $50 executive,
representing all tirst-class railroads
Iare scheduled to meet here stimuli
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-10-10
OVERP0WERS
HIS Wife and
DRINKSP0ISON
William 3. Kiser of Jones'
boro Succeeds In Deter
mination to Put End to
His Life.

Jonesboro, Oct. breaking away
from his wife, who was >lying to
save his life, William Il. Klser, aged
&c, drank q solution of cyanide of
potash at his home off South Fisher
street at midnight Thursday night
and in 10 minutes he was dead.
lLiscr and his wife bad been
separated but had adjusted their
differences and had just resumed
living together The young man
worked until II o'clock Thursday
night and when he returned home
his Wife said that he seemed uu-
usually in good spirits.
Mrs. Kiser saw her husband pre-
pairing to swallow the poison. She
rushed up TO him and grappled with
him, but the man was too strong for
her. AS he broke away from her,
he said, Il am sick" and swallowed
the poison. one Of the most deadly
known to science. Ten minutes
later he breathed his last.
1t is believed that Kiser had
brooded over his domestic troubles
and that this was the cause OF
his act. lie was born and had spent
his entire life in Jonesboro. Be
sides bis wife and parents ne is
Survived by three sisters and ono
brother. Funeral services were held
at the First Christian church this
lmorning.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-10-10
IS
CONVICTED OF
Wife MURDER
Rev. John Spencer Found
Guilty of Numbering Help
meet-Sentence Will Be
Passed Monday.

Lakeport. Calf, Oct. s. Rev
John Spencer was today convicted
of the murder Of his wife. Maude
The verdict was returned after the
jury had been out six hours. Mrs.
Spencer was drowned while vacation
ing hero with her husband during
the summer.
'The Lords Will be done" mur-
INJURED Rev. Spencer as he was led
from the court room 10 his cell
where he Will await the passing OF
sentence Monday. The court has
choice between lifc Imprisonment
or hanging.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-10-10
SEN. CARAWAY
SCORES TAX
REVISION BILL
Millionaires Relieved at
Expense Of World War
Heroes, He Says-G. O.
P. Violates Pledge.

Washington. y. c., Oct. 9.---The
Republicans have repudiatod their
pledge to the soldier boys In order
to keep faith with the millionaires
and profiteers, declared Senator
Caraway of Arkansas in speech
on the floor of the Senate yesterday.
Every senator on the floor
knew" Senator Caraway asserted.
when the bill providing adjusted
condensation for eX-SerVice men was
recommitted, that it was killed, yet
they bring in revenue bAl re-
lieving the millionaires, the big
corporation and the profiteers from
more than half billion in taxes.
,."On July II, after much stage
setting meant to be dramatic. the
president came Sbefore the Senate
and asked US to recommit the me IS
uro designed to give the ex-service
men adjusted compensation, said
Senator Caraway. "ln his speech he
expressed the hope that we all knew
would not be fulfilled, that the
measure would again be reported and
passed.
His reason for recommjtting the
bonus bill was that the Treasury
could not bear the expense. bill
now coming before the Senate makes
it plain why the Treasury could
Iba & rDin II socks TO
repeal tho provision OF existing law
touching the surtaX on incomes OF
more than $6S,00 a year; IL seeks
to relieve the corporations Of S75,-
900 stock tax, and it seeks to re-
lieve the profiteers of an excess
profits tax amounting to $450,000,-
900 q year
"The first amendment affects only
1000 men. Every one of these
men are milliouaires, many of them
made so by conditions brought about
by the war. These $4,000 men are
relieved Of $90,000,000 A year in
taxes"
The senator declared that that
item alone would provide sufficient
funds TO take care of soldiers to
adjusted compensation If it were
properly funded He then cited
two other repeal provisions in the
bill, either one of which, he said,
would accomplish the same purpose
If allowed TO remain in the statute
books.
"Tbe party in power, however,
he said. believes that it is better
to relieve 1900 milliouaires of a
surtax ranging from SO to 50 per
cent--men whose fortunes were made
by war copditions--than to keep
faith with 100000 men, who, at
their country's call, gave up their
dreams, abandoned their ambitions
and their hopes and offered, ii
need be, to die for their country,
. for the mere pittance Of dollar
a day.
"It is apparent that the Repub-
lican party would rather break
faith with these 100000 men than
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-10-10
MANY THRILLS
IN STORE FOR
THE EDITORS
Newspaper Men VIII Gather
In Honolulu Monday to
Attend Press Congress Of
the World.

Honolulu. Hawaii Oct S.--Thrills
uccasioued BY riding the surf in out
riCger canoes or on native surf
boards, or standing on the rim Of
the continuously active volcano OF
Kilauea and gazing down into the
roaring, tossing sea of molten lava,
have IN active rival in the keen
excitement that accompanies the
hunting of the shark in the waters
outside the coral reef that encircles
tho island Of Oahu.
Newspaper men who are coming
TO Honolulu October 10 as delegates
to the Press Congresses of the World
will find that shark hunting goes
hand in band with other sports,
and, although intensely exciting, is
in 90 way dangerous. The shark
hunters so to sea in launch or
campan which toWs a dead white
horse. When the fishing ground is
reached, the boat begins to circle
about, and soon the fins of sharks
may be seen cutting through the
water.
If one is an expert. he may har-
poon shark as it turns over to
strike, or be may try his luck with
a high powered rjile, The shark is
a furious fighter and, once har-
poouod on caught with hook and
line, displays amazing strength. But
be finally tires and is gradually
hauled aboard and then dispatched.
There are few HawaiiaDs living
today who care TO meet a shark
in the opon water and fight him as
his ancestors did. III the olden days
a Hawaiian armed himself with q
hard, wooden, double-pointed javelin,
about IS inches long, and with the
center portion large enough TO per
nit a good grip. he then let him
self down into the water. As the
shark approached and turned over
to strike, its great jaws open &c
their fun width, the Hawaiin, with
Ia quick movement thrust the jave-
lin between the jaws. one point
penetra Ting the root Of the mouth
and the other the lower jaw. The
shark. thus unable 10 close his
,mouth, and helpless, was either
speared on allowed to swim away
las the Hawaiian chose.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-10-10
MR.. PACE FAILS
TO DEAL WITH
THE LOCAL CO.
Blytheville Oil Well Test
Needs Financing and Wis
itor Finds the Same Need
Exists Over Here.
CFrom Saturday 5 Dail>D

J. l.. Pace of Blythcville, promoter
OF the test oil we'll being drilled
near that city, was in the city yes
tcrday in consultation with opera
tors OF tho Preston Oil X Gas Com
pany with view to interesting
the local company in a proposition
to bring bis rotary outfit to this
county and complete drilling the
test on the Lovelady farm, north
west Of the city The proposition
involved a suggested exchange Of
the standard outfit Of the Preston
company for the rotary in uso at
Blythcville; the standard for use in
penetrating rock and the rotary for
drilling through soft formations. the
outfits TO be exchanged between
Blytheyille and ParaGould as occa-
sion6 arose, requiring each of the
Two methods of drilling.
No agreement was reached. II
appears that Mr.. Pace required that
operating expenses be advanced him
in the process OF the plan It was
proposed that he install bis rotary
system here as needed and that be
would be paid upon completion OF
the test. for the part he should
have in completing the we'll That
feature Of the proposition did not
appeal to him. He wanted a cash
in-hand transaction. That's been
he trouble here. That's what the
Preston Company has been wanting
for some time. The lack OF cash
has been the one big issue.
air. Face announced that &c would
visit the officers OF the Scott Drill
ing Syndicate in Poinsett county
with the hope of carrying out the
plan he has in mind, that Of get
ting cash to complete his Blythe
vile test,
1t is stated that the Scott we'll No.
win be drilled in for a final test
luring next week. Some are Of the
impression that operations to that
end Will start up the first of the
week. perhaps Monday or Tuesday
The casing at that test was set in
concrete about two weeks ago. Ten
days are required for the substance
to properly harden, it is said. The
drilling in" process will be accom-
pliSbed by both rotary and q
standard outfit, the rotary TO drill
out tho wooden plug at the base OF
The we'll, and the standard for penc-
trating the cap rock to the re-
Quircd depth. when it Will be de-
teruiucd if the hole will produce
oil or gas. Much Interest ID at
tracted to the test as it would mean,
if oil is struck. rapid development
for thiS entire section.
James Black. head driller of the
Preston Company, will attend the
process of the test at the Harris
burg we'll, accompanying local lease
holders who will be invited to be
present when the work of drilling
in" is entered upon. Mr.. Harter,
gc0loEist for the Scott Syndicate,
is said to be visiting his former home
in Pennsylvania and VIII return to
Harrisburg during next week.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-10-10
SUSPECTS HELD
CONNECTION
BIG ROBBERY
Accused of Holding Up
Canadian Government
Truck and Taking Mail
Valued at $500,

Detroit, Mich, Oct. S.-Several
suspects are being held in conncc-
ton With the robbery of . Canadian
government truck of twenty-siX mail
pouches. Authorities have checked
up the loot, which is believed
to total close TO three hundred thou
send dollars. All but three OF the
pouches We're supposed to contain
registered matter.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-10-10
PACKING HOUSE
WORKERS TO
VOTEON STRIKE
Sixty-Five Thousand En-
pIoyes VIII De c i d e
Whether They Will Ac-
cept the Open Shop.

Chicago, Oct. S,--The vote Of six
ty-fivo thousand packing house en-
ployes throughout the country is
being cast as to whether they will
favor striking or accepting tho en-
ployers' declaration OF the open
shop. Officials OF the Amalgamat-
cd Meat Packers and Butcher Work
ers Unions have made every effort
to obtain q one hundred per cent
vote Of union members.