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Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-11
To Plant Mines with Plane.

Washington.-A new method OF
planting mine fields, involving the use
of aircraft and special type of mine
equipped with parachute, has been
the subject of recent experiments con.
Quoted by the navy in Chesapeake bay,
1t was learned here. The mine used is
the invention of Charles Kee, mechan-
ical engineer, of Portsmouth, Va. The
mechanism consists of the mine, an
chor, cable and silk parachute. Large
numbers of air planes, each carrying
a number Of the mines, can be sent
over the area to be mined and the de-
vices dropped at regular intervals.
The parachute eases the descent to the
exact spot selected and the instant the
mine hits the water the parachute is
detached and floats away to sink later.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-11
viii See Twin Beds.

Chicago-"Kismet" is not the kind
of moving picture which children of
Winnetka, a north shore suburb,
should be allowed to see, is the conclu-
sion of the managers of the commun-
ity house in that suburb. "The COM
munity house tries to provide pictures
that are interesting, educational and
good for the young mind" explained
the Rev. L. w. f. Davies, director of
the institution. "What picture will
take the place of Kismet?" he was
asked. well, let's see," he mused. II
cannot think Of the title just now-it's
--er-oh, yes! They call it Twin
Beds"
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-11
Bad Stomach
Sends Her to Bed
for 10 Months


"Over a year ago." says Mrs. Dora
Williams, II took to bed and for 10
months did not think would live.
Eatonic helped me SO much am now
up and able to work. recommend it
highly for stomach trouble"
Eatonic helps people to get well by
taking up and carrying out the excess
acidity and gases that put the stomach
out of order. If you have indigestion,
sourness, heartburn, belching, food re-
peating, or other stomach distress, take
an Eatonic after each meal. Big box
costs only trifle with your druggists
guarantee
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-11

Some committee members do not be-
lieve 1t wise in view of the difficult
ties which have attended the Fordney
emergency tariff to,attempt the enact
ment of a second temporary measure,
which Mr.. Fordney has proposed as
a stop-gap tariff law. They fear that
even though the program to which
Mr.. Harding's approval was given may
be broader than the last emergency
tariff, attempts might be made to
change it in some particulars and the
bill would suffer the same delay the
Fordney bill encountered.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-11

Dawson, Y. T.-Tales of an oil well
which produces 1900 barrels day and
shot oil 100 feet into the air before it
was capped were brought from Fort
MACPHERSON by Canadian mounted po-
lice who made 50O-mile trip to the
mouth of the Mackenzie river. Fort
Norman is on the Mackenzie river
about 400 miles south of the Arctic
ocean and 500 miles east of the Alas
kan border. The information was con-
tanned in letters received at MacPher-
son while the patrol was stopping
there
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-11
Jest Drives Boy Insane.

Chicago.-The jest of Jail compan-
ions who told him burglary was a
hanging offense, was held responsible
for driving Joseph Zeman, 18-year-Old
prisoner held for burglary, to the In
sane asylum. When he was arrested
several months ago, he was sane, ac-
cording to Jail authorities. When jail
inmates told him he could be hanged
for burglary, he became insane, ac-
cording to physicians.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-11
Ford, Railroad President.

Detroit-Henry Ford has been elect
ed president of the Detroit, Toledo &
Ironton railroad at a meeting Of direc-
tors of the road, to succeed Joseph A.
Gordon, who remains on the board OF
directors, 1t was announced at the rail
roads offices. Control of the road
was assumed by the Ford interests
last autumn.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-11
WILL SEEK HARDING'S VIEWS
Republican Members Of House Ways
and Means Committee Plan In
terview With President.

ington.-Indicative of a return
to the old order of White House con-
ferences with congressional leaders,
Republican members of the house
ways and means committee have de-
cided to seek an interview with Presi-
dent-elect Harding soon after his in
auguration.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-11
Chihuahua to Vote on prohibition.

Ell Paso, Texas.-A general election
March q is to decide whether or not
the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, will
go dry, according to reported deci-
sion of the State Legislature at Chi
huahua City. The report, which has
just been received in Juarez, stated
that for the first time in Mexican his
tory women will be allowed to vote.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-11
HEAD STUFFED FROM
CATARRH OR A COLD
Says Cream Applied In NostrIls Opens
Air Passages Right Up.

lnstnnt relief-n0 waiting. Your
ciogged noStrils open right up; the air
passages OF your head clear and you
can breathe freely. No more hawking,
snnfrling. blowing. headache, dryness.
No struggling for breath at night :
your cold or catarrh disappears.
Get n small bottle Of Ely's Cream
Balm from your druggist now. Apply
a little OF this fragrant, antiseptfc,
healing cream In your nOstrils. 1t pen
etrates through every air passage Of
the head, soothes the inflamed or
swollen mucous membrane and relief
comes instantly.
It's just fine. Don't stay stuffed-up
with cold or nasty catarrh.-Adv.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-11
Ereshcn a Heavy Skin

With the antiseptic, fascinating Cuti-
cura .Talcum Powder, an exquistely
scented convenient, economical face,
skin, baby and busting powder and
perfume. Renders other perfumes su-
perfuous. One of the Cuticura Toilet
Trio (Soap, Ointment, Talcum). ADV.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-11
WOMEN! USE DIAMOND DYES"
Dye Old Skirts, Dresses, Waists,
Coats, Stockings, Draperies-
Everything.

Each package Of Diamond Dyes"
contains easy directions for dyelng any
article of wool, silk, cotton, linen, or
mixed goods. Bewarel Poor dye
streaks, spots, fades, and ruins mate
rial by giving it "dyed-look." Buy
Diamond Dyes" only. Druggist has
Color Card-Adv.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-11
indispensable Thinus.

The wonderful new inventions and
conveniences are fine. but the world
cannot get along without such indis-
pensable old-fashioned things as kind
ness, courtesy and hands held out to
help.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-11
When a EeIIer Needs a Friend

Aristocratic Aunt Ito small nephew
from the country playing in the SNOWY
Please remember, Theodore while
you are visiting us, that it will be
unnecessary for you to make your
own snOwmen. What are the servants
Show, London.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-11
oIdest Mason Celebrated.

Breckenridge, Mo.-Dr Joseph Sin.
ger Halstead, the oldest living Mason
in America, celebrated his 103d birth
day here. The town declared a public
holiday in honor Of the event.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-11
DARLING BABY
BRIGHTENS HOME
Children's Laughter a Pleasing Sound

Altoona, Pa. .-"I am writ
ing to tell you what Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has done for me. We
had six children die almost at
birth. From one hour to nine
teen days is all they have
lived. Before my next one
was born / took a dozen bot
ties of your Veg etable Com
pound, and l can say that it is
the greatest medicine on
earth, for this baby is now
four months old, and a
healthier baby you would not
want. / am sending you q
picture of her. Everybody
says That is a very healthy
looking baby You have my
consent to show these few
lines to anybo dy." - Mrs.
c. w. BENZ, 131 3rd Avenue,
Altoona. Pa.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-11

after taking two bottles of the medi.
cine l was entirely we'll. l felt like
new life. 1t is surely a fine medi,
cine" MISS FRANCES G. LIEN
HARDT. 772 Seneca St.
Send 10 cents to DIR. Pierce's m
valids' Hotel in Buffalo, N. Y, for a
trial package. and write for free con-
adential medical advice.
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-11
Ask your Neighbor
Leavenworth, Kans.-T was, all
rundown from complication. of dis

y d 3 = B MY
n e X d or
neighbor rec
ON m e n d g d
DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Pre-
scription be-
cause she had
taken it with
fine results. l
d e ecided to
take Il. and
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-11

Just as Bad.
Art Critic-"Have you ever been
done in oilY' Vanderlop-"No; but /
have In steel common"
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-11
Rather Mixed.

what is his walk in life?"
"He is demonstrator for new auto
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-11

Though He's Probably Forgotten.
After a woman captures IL man and
leads him away from the altar she
spends the rest of her life trying to
find out the name of the first girl he
kissed.-Toledo Blade
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-11
Requirements.

Requirements.
ut requires dollars to get into the
fast set"
"And sense to keep out of it,"
Taiban Valley news., 1921-03-11

Few Worth Listening To.
whats self-made man, pa?
Usually bore when he starts tell.
ing about it."-BostOn Transcript.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-09
B. g. |, ASSN. STOCK
GOES AT RAPID RATE
Between 100 And 200 Shares
Subscribed For Daily.

Subscriptions to share If the
Martinsburg Building and Loan As
ISOLATION stock are being obtained
loo to POO shares daily and as a
result of the preliminary work ac.
complished by the teams so far this
week it is expected that a large pro-
portion OF the entire stock issue will
he disposed of before next Satur-
day night when the association off.
cially starts business.
A large number Of applications
for loans have already been made.
\ meeting of the Board of Direc,
tors OF the association viii he held
next Tuesday night to consider these
applications, so that Investigating
committees can be appointed In time
10 report back at a meeting the
following week at which time the
first loans will be granted by the
association,
To meet the demand for houses
and help the situation in Martins
burg it will be necessary for the
entire 1000 shares OF the building
and Loan Association 10 be taken
up in the near future. Citizens OF
Martiusburg who have been insist
emit in their demands that the Cham
Der of Commerce take some action
10 provide funds for home building
now have the opportunity to support
community organization in which
profits are equally divided among
III fiHssps Of gtDrEllolderS
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-09
CIRCUIT COURT IN
MORGAN ADJOURNED
UNTIL NEXT WEEK
mot Guilty" In Thompson
Case--lntereStlng
Juvenile Case.

Berkeley Springs. April 9-Judge
I NJ. Woods yesterday recessed Cir.
cult Court here until Monday, fol
lowing a heavy week OF trials and
hearings
The case OF the State vs. James
+. Thompson, on a charge of non,
support under the new law. was
ended yesterday when the jury
brought in a verdict of not guilty.
The case was argued for three days.
with Attorneys Rodgers and Luttrell
NJ Martinshurg, representing the de
iendant The jury had the case for
ONLY ten minutes The trial was the
outgrowth of charges of more than
i've years standing.
IN interesting juvenile case the
names In which are not punishable
under the law, developed in the
case OF a student from the Old
Dominion Academy who was held
for entering house near the school
one night. The evidence showed
that the defendant was victim az
somnambulism and had been lead
into extraordinary acts earlier in life.
apparently acting under the same
condition. On the night of the al
legged misconduct, he and a few boy
fellow students went down town and
ate unwisely of heavy food, and
took some light refreshments, 70.
turning then to the Academy in time
for final inspection. After taps
however. the youth slipped out OF
the dormitory. apparently in his
sleep, went TO the house in dues
ton. climbed over a roof and porch
into a deserted lumber and store
room. and when the lady Of the
house, awakened by noise which he
made when forcing his way through
screen, came. he secreted him
self behind some clothes. The lady
called her. husband who came armed
It'll a gun and subsequently fired
at the boy, the bullet passing be
tween The arms and theboyd of the
voungster, who Is only thirteen
years OF age. That shock was the
first thing that the lad remembers
he said. and the assumption is that
il awakened him from his somnam
bulistc condition and made him
realize what he was doing,
The lads father, who lives II
! tic central section OF the state. was
present at the herring. as WAS tht
mother. and he reported that th'
4 boy had been subject to similar at
lacks previously. One instance cit
al told Of the wandering of tho
boy in his night clothes 10 a NOV
ING picture chow whore he was pick
cd up by friends and taken home;
and another instance was where he
wandered across a bridge at night
apparently unconscious of what he
was doing
Deputy Sheriff n. II. HOLIDAY. OF
Morgan county, was indicted by the
grand jury at this term for carry
ing a revolver without license lie
will be represented at the trial by
Attorneys I.uttrell and Rodgers, OF
Nartinsburg.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-09
BIRDH0USE CONTEST
FOR Y. NJ. c. A. BOYS
Junior Members Busy With
Their Efforts.

\ good many of the Junior mem
bers of the " are busy at the
present time getting into shape some
sort of birdhouse for the contest
that is to come off the week of April
Is.
Various styles, sizes and colors
will be the attraction Of the affair."
and the public can expect a worth
while collection. More than likely
n downtown window will be used
contest week to display the strue.
lures The Judges will select the
winners on April so. There are no
restrictions as to style. size, etc
but they must be entered during the
week OF the 18th
Mr.. Savers has offered three
rrizes in the way Of membership.
FIRST prize. one year membership;
second prize, six months member.
BCrship; third prize. three months
membership. Prizes to be present
ed Immediately after the judge
Ass their decision.
When entering their houses the
hnBs viii state whether they want
tae bird house returned or not. r
tAev want il to be sold the selling
arice will be ehalked upon it, the
bird home sold and the money re
turned ~ the owner otherwise the
house will be Just entered for q
prize.
One restriction has been placed
on tha affair and that is the con-
TESTING maximum qef Of gcVCnt IN
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-09
CHARLES TOWN
GIRL DIES Nv
DENTAL CHAIR

Miss Fannie Whorley. aged 10
yeasr. a niece OF Mr.. II. r Cornwell.
and a member of his family. resid-
ing three miles south of Charles
Town, died suddenly while uncon.
scious from the effects of ether in
Charles Town Thursday afternoon.
With her at the time were MIR. Corn
we'll and lady friend, DR. Edgell
and Or A. H. s Rouss She had
gone to the Office to have five teeth
extracted. Directing To the use Of
local anesthetics, she preferred eth
err. and asked DR. Rouss, the Corn
we'll family physician, to administer
it,
The most careful precautions had
been taken IN giving the anesthetic.
but despite precautions the patients
heart failed and she passed away in
Two minutes from tho time she be
gan to weaken. Miss Whorley was
n bright, interesting young lady, and
was pupil Of the Charles Town
high school for several years.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-09
GOLDEN RULE sale
NEXT I'm MAY THIRD
0ut-0f- Town Favorable Com
ment Expressed In Letter.

The next Golden Rule Sale 10
be conducted by The Martinsburg
AdNertising club Of the Chamber
Of Commerce Will be held on Tues,
day. May g. This was decided at
a meeting OF the retail merchants
leld yesterday, the change from
Monday to Tuesday being made no.
cause it. was the general opinion
that Tuesday would hc a much mora
sutsfact0ry shopping day for house
keepers.
The merit Of the Golden Ruls
sale and its popularity with out.of.
town folks was affected in the fol-
lowing letter received from Lizzie
Barnes. OF kcameysyllc:
"NMtinsbUe Advertising Club
received a folder or the Golden Rule
Sale. had a friend IN Nartinsburs
do some shopping for me on the
ith and am very much pleased with
The merchandise got win you
eeHd your sale folder for the next
sale to lhe following ladies' names?
The most Of these ladies shop in
Martinsburg and arc interested In
the Golden Rule method Mrs. Lille
Gilbert. Mrs. Randolph Barnes, Miss
Ethel Roberts. Miss Clcmmie aBker.
Mrs Charles Shaull Mrs. Charles
lroarns Mss Sophy Bates, Mise
Meta Shirley. Yrs NJ. + Wigginton,
Mrs 4cttic UopcW, Mrs Bessie
Ringer. Miss Sadie Kearns, Mrs.
Iona Myers, Mrs. Coleman Lyme
Mrs Kate Shaull. Miss Edith
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-09
GEORGIA PLANTER FOUND GUILTY OF DEATH
OF NEGRO FARM HAND QUICKLY SENTENCED
TO PRISON FOR LIFE TODAY At COVINCTOh
Planter Believed To Have Been Responsible For At Least
Eleven Other Murders Of Black LaborerS On His Panta
tions-Georgas Sensational ButChery Trial Ends.
(sy international News serviceJ


Covington, Ga, April 9.-John S
Williams, Newton and Jasper coun.
ties planter, today was found guilty
of the murder of Lindsey Peterson,
one of eleven farm hands found
slain on his plantation. The jury
recommended mercy. The jury had
been out is hours when it was an
nounced verdict was ready
The Jury has found you guilty
Mr.. Williams, said judge Hutche.
son, as the planter stood to hear the
sentence. and the verdict of The
jury is the sentence OF the court. ]
sentence you to life imprison-
meut."
Colonel Greene F. Johnson moved
at once for a new triad.
The motion for d new trial has
been filed, l have just begun to
fight, was the response Of Colonel
Johnson to inquiries ii there was
anything he had TO say The YER
dict is contrary to evidence, con
trary to law and without evidence
to support it, he SAID.
Judge Hutchinson dismissed the
Jury and adjourned The special term
of court which had been called to
try the case.
Three killings were only a part OF
the revolving list of crimes charged
to Williams. His negro foreman
Manning, recited on the witness
stand a detailed description of how
he helped shay eight others, killing
some with blows Of an ak, and
drowning others.
The eight other murders lie in the
jurisdiction of Jasper county, Ga,
and a grand jury will start investi-
cation of them Monday. 1t was de
clared today that other murders will
he brought to light and that at least
one lynehing will come under
scrutiny of the State authorities.
Williams, however, is not believed
to be connected with this ease.
Williams three sons, who have
been missing since the arrest Of
their father, will be found if possible
and are expected to be indicted in
some connection with the orgies on
their fathers place. One of them,
it is understood, will be indicted for
the murder Of a NEGRO called "Blaell
Strap"
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-09
MURRAY CASE WATTS
SYKESVIllE STORY
Expect Witnesses Here To-
mOrrOW-LetterS Found.

There were no new DEVELOPMENTS
TODAY in the Murray murder case in
which Mrs. ". A. Murray and w.
A. II. Bowman are under arrest for
the noisoYing of " A. Murray The
state TODAY was awaiting the arri-
val of some officials and evidence
from Svkesyille which is expected
tom orr6w and tbe innuirv will he
resumed After that conference Row.
man has made no move to confess
no yat II vac said today and Mrs
N1rrrav hoe rada NO amendment to
har cba7oo TIA. rowman is rasnon.
(sth1o for Inc 1o..5nin+
TIo foIInyiLg d,snatfb fror West
,,,,1stor Ma ra,atfn~ ~ the casa
W., 80 n ~, ~ 40 Paiti-aore Amer
ican = tb i,,' r1nr1f,,o.
a. ~, ,as,io+io,, cniotIv conduct.
-. o.. tt,or,ev Thoodora =
~ ~ soIIa,,.fn ,,sN We doath at Mn.
nv :, -, W. ", ~ - 71-fIlian, M.
~ !, .,s, &C. d -i,,,,
ay - ~ oo,,eo of 10 a,.rest ~ Ma
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-09
FERRARI CASE IN
FEDERAL COURT

The case Of the Government vs..
G. and VI, Fcrrari, accused Of selling
liquors for purposes other than med
icinal, was still before Judge Baker
and a federal jury at o'clock this
afternoon with prospects Of having it
run the session through the entire
afternoon, The case, it was said
this morning by officials, would he
the last of the term here, and ad-
iournment would he taken after the
verdict is rendered The defendants
were on the stand today and this
afternoon the clerks in the store
were examined
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-09
TRYING TO BREAK
INTO THE MOVIES
That's What Oswald Thinks
OF Roy Harris.
tsY international News servIceJ

t8Y international News SerVIee.)
Buffalo N. Y April 9.-Arrange-
mouts were being made today to
take to Now York Roy Harris, The
Yoing man who claims that he, with
q companion named William Duncan,
VAS hired to Kill Joseph B. Elwclb
New York sportsman, last June.
"tf the police persist in thinking
I am telling lot OF lies, let them
keep at it, Harris said this morning.
1T viii mean my freedom, so why
should / worry"
Detective Sergeant oswald, Of New
York has not yet been convinced
that Harris actually had hand in
the killing Of ElWcll.
My notion is that this fellow
wants to get into the movies said
Oswald when asked for an eHplana-
ljon as to why Harris should make
a full confession OF murder.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-09
FEARING VIOLENCE IF BIG STRIKE OCCURS :.
THE KING OF ENGLAND AND ROYAL FAMILY
HAVE Been REMOVED TO BUCKINGHAM PALACE
Both Sides In British Coal Strike Adamant-G Government
Sends Engineers And Troops To Prevent Mine Flooding
Cabinet Holds Up Lloyd George Manifesto To Public.
tBy international News serviee.)

lbY intcfnatlonaI NEWS ScTNiceJ
London. April 9---The blacklist
day in EnGland's history since Haig
issued his famous ''back-to-the-
wall" message to tho half trapped
British army in Flanders, opened
with both sides in the great indus
trial crisis absolutely adamant. Fe'
Ncrish allnight efforts to get the
miners and the government togeth.
or again were completely fruitless
but are continued. At this cabling
there seems no chance OF peace
for only back down by one side or
the other can avert the general
strike of the triple alliance threaten
ed for Tuesday,
The royal family has been moved
from Windsor Castle to buckingham
palace. Buckingham palace Is a
fortress as well as a palace.
Premier Lloyd George Is prepar.
ing manifesto To the people of the
United Kingdom. which in its gray
ity and appeal. is expected to be no
less momentuous In British history
than was Ilaig's message to the
troops.
The premier is holding up the is
suance of this appeal in the hope, Il
is said that tho executive commit
toe of the triple alliance will return
80 No. 10 Downing street some time
before the day Is over for concili.
atory conference.
How little chance there is Of n
Cancellation, however. was indicated
by this statement Of the miners DEL
cgates:
at is vanity on the part OF Prem
ier Lloyd George to think We will
surrender our main weapon.
The weapon" is the miners re.
fusal to safeguard the mines against
flooding. Automatic destruction of
the Kingdoms richest coal fields
goes on undated accompanied by
ever increasing violence.
Determined To save the mines
from utter ruin, the government
sent naval engineers. adequately
/ protected by troops, into the Rhond-
da valley this morning with orders to
start pumping Immediately. This In
The first use OF military forces in the
mine strike. Clashes between min.
crs and soldiers are looked for.
+ Other troops are expected to be sent
10 tho Lanarkshire colleries where
the flooding has already had disas,
irous results.
A full cabinet meeting VAS sum.
moued by the premier shortly after
+ noon
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-04-09
HEARING NEXT
MON. OR TUES.

Mrs. Elsie Murray and her board
81, w. \ II. Bowman, in Jail eharg
ed with the murder Of the woman's
husband W. A. Murray, by the ad.
ministering of poison. are to be
given preliminary hearing Mon
day or Tuesday The woman al
ready has confessed. blaming Row
man for the poisoning, but the man
defantIy denies the accsuation.