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Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
STORES WILL s tSssI
CLOSE EARLY w
SAT. NIGHTS

AS decided upon last week at c
meeting of the Hetail Merchants
Committee of the Chamber OF
Commerce, most all stores. particu.
lafly the larger ones will close ear
lier Saturday nights hereafter,
commencing with tomorrow night.
They will clse at 1890 and the buy
ing public is urged to cooperate
with them in this movement. n
is an imposition upon human ma.
ture to compel men and women to
work late these hot nights and the
merchants are perfectly willing to
close and give employees respite
II the purchasing public will CO
operate.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
Seek Relief Everywhere

Where possible the citizens have
J '9und comfort at high points, open
porches or wherever a breath Of air
can be caught. Electric fans have
found general use, the ice people,
naturally, have been in great de.
mand, and the cold drink people
have been subjected to a run on
ntheir stock. The heat is. obviously
j, felt more in the city than the coun-
try, the buildings and cramped quar-.
'@ers. all Of them thoroughly heated
by the sustained hot spell. reflect.
ing and radiating the hot air al.
p most to sitting point. Farmers in
the fields in the country report the
heat as intense. The weather Is
generally good for growing except
that there is dire need of rain al
the present time.
One interesting sidelight on the
effect Of the heat was reported r..
day-when an old fisherman declar.
ed that the water in the streams
and particularly in the Potomac has
so warm that the FISH viii
Pnot venture into the more shallow
places.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
DRAFT PEACE
PROCLAMATION
~ International News serulc.A

tsy International News servlce.l
Washington. July S,-A tentative
draft of a presidential peace pro-
PLANTATION was submitted to Presi-
kent Harding md his cabinet when
met to ''.orney General
baughtery toon With him into the
session a draft OF the proposed
proclamation. which he prepared at
the Presidents direction, and It was
put up to the cabinet for ronsidera-
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
STUNG TO DEATH

A beautiful pony owned by HON.
er Palmer, Of ~arksburg, which
was idolized by children and a fav.
orite in the community, lies dead
today as result OF being stung by
swarm Of bees yesterday. II broke
its halter, wandered into an ad
Joining lot and turned over a bee
hive the bees from which stung the
animal so badly that death ensued
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY

Complaint was made at Cumber.
land that an attempt 10 rob the
home of j. f. May had been made
early in the morning. The telephone
wire leading to the home was cut
and two men attempted to force
their way into the house by an up
stairs entrance. Mrs May, who was
awakened by the noise, called out
and the intruders were frightened
away.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
NO BREAK IN HEAT
WAVE FOR As HOURS
SWELTERING LOCALLY
cod Storm-BreWing Wealth
er Says ForeCaSter.
D PROMISE OF BREAK


FOR 4s HOURS
Washington, July 8. - There
is no hope for an early break in
the heat, the official forecast
OF the United States Weather
Bureau said today.
There Is no chance for
radical change in temperature
within the next forty-eieht
hours and probably not for sew
eral days yet" he said. Wlptns
his brow, the forecaster OBJ
served that this is wonderful
storm-brewins weather.
SWeltering Here
Martinsburg and Berkeley county
are sweltering on the fringe Of the
heat area which is holding in its
grip the country from the east
slope Of the Rockies to the Atlantic
Coast. The temperature has been
ranging close to ninety degrees
since June 22d, and what has af-
fected the population more than
anything else is the fact that the
nights have not brought the custo-
mary relief. The humidity has been
consistently high. and there has
been very little stir in the air to
break the oppressiveness OF the
heat. The heat wave and the extent
OF the wave are accepted as one OF
the longest and most severe that
the country has experienced in
years; and while this section is
barely on the edge, 1t has felt the
heat very directly. The wave itself
is about 1900 miles long and equal
,ly as wide, extending north and
south from the gulf to the northern
border. The unusual feature OF the
wave is that it has remained prac-
tically stationary for three weeks
broken only locally and intermittent
ly by cool night or rain.
Record OF High Temperatures
The government thermometer at
lthe home OF Observer George W.
VanMetre, examined today at noon.
tells the story IN its record The
headings from June 22d forward,
how the high and low raFlst -ations,
nd also the character Of the wea-
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
AGITATORS TO
FILE APPEAL
tBy international News Service. ,

Columbus. Kan, July s. -Alexand-
er Howatt, and August Dorchy, dis
trict president and vice-presidont
respectively, OF the United Mnc
Workers, were sentenced to six
months in Jail and $4,000 each and
costs by Judge BOSS today. They
were found guilty by jury OF VIC
lation Of the Kansas Industrial law
and in calling a strike in the Mack
ia coal mines Both were released
on $4,000 bonds pending an appeal
10 the supreme court.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
SIX BURGLARY

The store and postoffice at Grimes
along the Norfolk and Western
Railroad north Of Shepherdstown.
was burglarized one night last week
the sixth time during the past
year.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
MINORS SPECIALS FOR SATUR.
DAY AT KING AND QUEEN
STREET STORES.

Large sack Bishops Flour ... SIC
Best tirandlated Sugar, per lb.G 10
Libbys Corn Beef per box. ... .19c
Large can White Tuna Fish. e.. .43c
Large can fancy sliced Pineapple 33c
Cooked Ham, Meat Loaf, Fran.
furters, Etc.
Plenty of fresh Vegetables, Can
taloupes, Watermelons, Etc.
MINORS KING AND QUEEN ST.
STORES
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK

Martinsburg, " Va. June 30,
To Dtpositors in our Savings De-
partment
Interest for the six months ending
June goth, 1921, at the rate Of Four
Per Cent per annum is ready to be
credited and paid to depositors.
Please present your pass book for
the necessary entry
EDWARD RUTLFDGF.
Z 7 Up q Cashier.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
PASTOR RESIGNS

Rev A p. Cover, for five years
pastor OF First Brethren church, IIa-
2erstown, rendered his RESIGNATION.
effective October l. He is undecided
as to hts future work. He went
there from Illinois.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
~" BOARD MEETS.

The Board of Directors of the Y.
NJ c. a. will meet tonight in month
~ session at 8 o'clock. Final ar
Tangements for the boys camp at
Camp Dunn on TIE Potomac will be
made tonight.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
FESTIVAL AT iNWOOp.

The baseball team at Inwood will
hold a festival Saturday night at
Inwood for the benefit of the team.
Everybody come.
TT It 1p pd
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
CHRIST CHURCH, BUNKER HILL

There VIII be Services at Christ
Chrrch. Bunker Hill on the second
ard foHrth Sunday afternoons in
July at o'clock.
Dudley Boogher, Rector.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
X. D. CIRCLE MEETING

The regular monthly meeting OF
the X, D, H. Circle will be held sat
urday, July 9Th, at 7.30 p. m. at tie
hospital.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
FESTIVAL

Liberty Council No. 1877, Jr. Q. n.
A NJ of Bedineton on Friday
NIGHT OF this week, Everyone invit
ed, II 1p It
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08

Mrs. Frank Jenkins, of Winches-
ter, is visiting her daughter, Mrs,
Amos Irwin, Faulkner avenue.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
CLEARANCE PRICES.

July Clearance Prices on Sum
mer Needs-Palm Beach Suits.
Straw Hats. Oxfords. underwear.
rte.
HoUSEWoRTH & ZIMMERMAN
10 It
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
DAILY MARKET REPORT

The following are the prevailing
prices being paid by Martinsburg
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, 1921-07-08

HOSE COMPANY NO. q FESTIVAL
will be held July "a and 9 on
5rookey's Lawn. High St Plenty
Of Good things to eat.
7.7-9 In ct
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
PEOPLE BEGGING FOR LOWER
PRICES

We have come to the conclusion
that we must lead in this respect
and lead We will--considering first
OF all qualify, we must say that we
have cut prices to where you are
able 10 buy--Men's and Boys suits
.'Beacon" shoes. bathing suits. hats
md eNi~tsA all at your price
in II TITT HUB Sells ii Cheaper"
Sale Of Mohair and Palm Beach
bits. only 1915,
a JtTHE HJB Sells 1t Cheaper"
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-07-08
R0SEMOMT PARK

sundays Program
Bathing . to p. m. and $50 to
II p N.
Band concert $50 p. m.
Monday night special, The Fam
Gus Belvediere Sextette Orchestra.
prices. Ladies, Goo; gentlemen
sl 10. Tax paid. 1p 1t
Rosemont Park is always at Least
b. degrees cooler thar Martinsburg.
4 Q In II
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If you need noy for any kind
of work, call the "Y." 6 81 1p tt
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TODAY'S NEWS FIRST
New Britain herald., 1921-02-24
LEONARD AND YELLING.
LightwcightS to Meet in No-Decision
 Bout Tonight.

St Louis. Mo, Feb. 24.-Benny Leonard, the lightweight champion and Joe Welling of Chicago. had rounded aout their training program and were resting today for their sec ond meeting-an eight round node cision bout here tonight.
 Arrangements for the match were concluded yesterday with the selec- ton of Walter Heisner of St. Louis as referee.
 James Slim" Brennan, had been brought here by Leonard and Billy Gitson, his manager. to handle the bout, the latter stated he wanted to protect the titleholder's interests to tho extent of insuring the presence of a capable official.
 Following a conference with local men, however. Gibson stated he was satisfied with I1eisner.
 Both Leonard and Yelling have confined their training activities to light gymnasium work since arriving here Tuesday and announced they are in shape for the contest.
 They are meeting at catch weights.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-24
PITCHERS SATISFY FoHL.
Manager of Browns Pleased With the
 Early Showing of His HurIers.

St. Louis, Mo. Feb. 24.-SatisfaC- ton with tho outlook for the pitching stan of the St. Louis Americans was expressed today by Manager Lee FohI in a dispatch from Bogalusa. La, where the first detachment of the club K training.
 Only two of the twenty-five battery men were absent at the inaugural practice session yesterday. and these, Catcher Josh Billings and Pitcher Emilio Pliero. are expected in tho next few days.
 Ernest Dudley and Bill Gleason, tho Southern League recruits contestinG for tho vacancy at second base caused by the release of Joe Gedeon. are also working out at Bogalusa, but the oth- CT inhelderS and the outfielders are not due until next week.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-24
ELM CITY BOWLER
 DOES GREAT WORK
"Kid" White Averages 122 in Eight Games at Rogers Alleys

neatly dressed young fellow. about IS years old, named White. hailing from New Haven. dropped into Rogers Recreation alleys yester- day afternoon, and for an hour or so, gave as fine an exhibition of duCkpin rolling as has been witnessed on the Church street strips in many day. White selected Billy BrenncCke as an opponent in an eight-game series, and during the match he averaged 122, with n high single Of 161, rolled in the second game. When it came to counting up the sugar however. the local boy was on the long end. Brcn necke averaged 116 for the match.
 The results of the match and other games at the alleys, follow:
 Brennecke- Avg.
 I15 11s III lss It5 III 119 11S 93l-iI6 White
 III 1s1 lIo se 12s 1tO 11S s2 a7s-1e-
 CORBIN SCREW FOREMEN.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-24
HOCKEY TEAM SUSPENDED.
President Haddock Takes Action
 Against Boston Seven.

Pittsburgh. Fob 24.-william s. Haddock. president of the United States Amateur Hockey association. last night announced that he had sus- pended indefinitely the Boston Shoe Trades team for refusing to play the Aurnlees of Toronto. Ont. last Friday night. The Torontos had been warn cd not to play against George Du- fresno of the B6ston team. Dufresne had been refused a playing card by Haddock because of his suspension by the Canadian association.
 Roy D. Schooley. secretary of tho U. S. A. H. A, in giving out the news of the suspension of the Boston team. said that this applied to the team as a whole. but that the president was in- vestigating Capt. Skiltons conduct in the matter and was strongly thinking of suspending him as an individual as well.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-24
|NSON MAY IN MICHIGAN
|zSimmOnS Said to Be
 S a Bout for Negro

Feb 24.--On the heels that Jack Johnson will rom prison next July on has arisen regard
 Co the ring Of tho for Several promoters.
 Tlirkard. havc been Avould match the negro. Vcred Tn the negative.
 one promoter who Is putting Johnson In the Is he cmergcs from be-
 This is Floyd FitZ- enton Harhor. Mich. ms announcing n match bon and Harry Wills This Is tho annlvcr- |ripatlon Day. and Fitz- the opinion that there
 turn out on the negro
 tho battle.
 txsimmons may hdvo to he Michigan Boxing Moro he succeeds in bnvict in tho ring, and let's Johnson may have bore Co find n bout.
 mtlon those states rep bc National Boxing As Q United states will re- o Johnson. and while hd Massachusetts arc h the national associa- |rnall question they will request on the part of permit to box.
 pxing. which is at pres condition. cannot af- the gates to Johnson, during tho ttmC he was
 not reflect any glory bt the negro will find which to box, for there outside the Jurisdiction NJ Commissions who will Ero's unpleasant notor-
 n crowd to the ring oped that Johnson will ng in Mexico. South Anaka. and thus relieve in tho United States oe { rofusing him a match.
 characteristic eRotism. can regain the title
 It is altogether likely and Johnson meet in light on their merits Q ef'ectuaily eliminated
 hunt.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-24
|JuRED FOOT.
Guiilcmot Is Out of aMrnc Temporarily.

Fob. e4.-Corporal Josef French long distance gmpic champion for D. not going to run again
 but will sail for homo
 can move about com. kt piece of news, with nation about the real ho Frenchman's injured piled yesterday by the
 It was stated that an
 tho inJurod part of the
 onday disclosed a frac- N tho bones. caused by
 on tho board floor on Dc. and. furthermore. n1 part had suffered
 iaccrntion which was
 the practice spins talk |Alrnbia university track. stated that m %-ray Of boon made on wednes- |nak and that tho foot D to be injured and that hcinliata had been called |ky romedy 90 that Gull |ot dizappoint the public light last.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-24
TO HONOR WAGNER.
Baseball Fans to Join With ''Honus''
 in Birthday Celebration.

Pittsburgh, Feb. 24.-Baseball eel ebrities old and young, will gather around a table here tonight in the center of which will be a large stove in commemoration of the 47th birth day of John Henry "Honus' Wagner, who for many years cavorted around the midsection between third and second base for the Pittsburgh Pir- ates.
 The celebration in honor of the grand old man of basebalf' will be in charge of an organization known as the "stove league" whose aim is to keep the interest in baseball at a high pitch the year round.
 Prominent among the guests will be Rabbit Maranville. newly acquired shortstop of the Pirates. who is ex- pected by Pittsburgh fans capably to fill the old mans shoes"
New Britain herald., 1921-02-24
WESLEYAN QUINTET
 BEATS DARTMOUTH
Greens Use Of Substitutes Per-
 mitS MethOdiStS to Cop Game

Middletown, Feb. 24.-The Wesley an basketball team won an exciting Eanlo from tho fVe from Dartmouth in Feirweathor Gymnasium hero last night. The final score was 25 to 2Z. Dartmouth. after its hard gamo with Princeton of the night before. started tho game with four regulars out of the lineup. Only Left Guard Millar of the first team played for the Green during the first half. The half end cd 19 to 6 in favor of Wesleyan.
 Dartmouth started the second half with it's regular team on tho floor, and this completely changed the com plexion of the game. The brilliant goal shooting of Yulle and Heep be- gan at once to cut into Wesleyan's lead. but tho time was too short and tho Eamo ended with Wesleyan still holding onto it's bare margin. Dur ing the second half Wesleyan was able to score but one goal from tho floor. This came as a result of a fine shot by King. Robertson and Robin son starred for the Methodists, while Yulle. Cullen and Heep bore the brunt of the burden for the Green.
 Tho lineup.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-24
WALKER LEAVES CHICAGol Football Assistant Is Made ,AthI;
Director at Dc PauW.
Briggs

Chicago. Feb. 24.-Fred Wal assistant football coach at Chi0 university, has been signed to a thi year contract as athletic directoi De Pauw university, Greencaa Ind. 1t was announced yesterday.a will remain to assist Coach A. A. St for the remainder of the colleg
 year and take up his new dutie1 the fall. His departure follows of Pat Page, former assistant, went to Butler college last yeArs
New Britain herald., 1921-02-24
LOCAL KACEYS HOPEFUL ;.

FOiIOWerS and Team Expect New Br1-
 tain to Hand Hartford Knights hi
 tiaI Defeat of Season Tonight.
 The New Britain Kaceys' basketball team will invade the Capitol city to- night in the quest of the Hartford Kaceys' scalps. Should this: feat be ac- complished, it will be thei first time that the Hartford team has been beaten beaten. In the Kaceys' league, the Dwyer entry, cleaned up, winning 13 games with no defeats. It is a swell looking quintet that has carried the colors of the Hartford Knights of Columbus this season, and the team is now being groomed for an important series with the Waterbury Kaceys.
 . The locals will be accompanied by a largo delegation of rooters, which will include members of the great team explained by Louie Porta. The, vic tors of Tuesday night will break train ing when permission is granted by the leader: The fans would be pleased to see this aggregation in action again this season, if only 8 team could be se- cured that would give them an argu- ment.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-24
TO RETAIN EIGHT PITCHERS

PhlladeIphlea, Feb. 24.-COnnie Mack, manager of the Philadelphia American league baseball club in 8 dispatch from the spring training quarters at Lake Charles, La, today announced that he would retain at least eight of the thirteen pitchers he has with him in the south. Five of the least promising, he said, would be dropped when the team returns home.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-24
TO PLAY TRAVELLERS
Clever Travellers Girls Basketball Quintet to Try Conclusions Againt American Legion Auxiliary.

American Legion Auxiliary.
 One of the best girls basketball teams in Connecticut has been booked for the preliminary game at the State armory tomorrow night, when the Travellers Insurance company team will stack up against the EddyGlover post, American Legion. team. The Capitol city five is headed by Evelyn Glass, rated as the best performer in Connec- ticut. Other members of the team are Vivian Williams, Bertha Raymond, Justin McGowan and Gertrude O'Con- nell. Lela Avery and Mabel Kesner, are substitutes. Among the teams the Travellers have defeated this season are New Departure of Bristol, East Hartford High school, and the Suffield team. Miss Glass will be pitted against Tillie Rhodes, the star guard of the locals, and it should be pretty battle between this pair. The main attrac- ton will be between the Legion team and the Goldenrod A. c. of Winsted.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-24
GIANTS TO PLAY TIGERS

New York, Feb. 24.-The N. Y. Ma tionals will play the Princeton team here April II. This game was arranged in place of the customary Yalo-Giants pre-s~ason meeting. The Yale ninc because of it's southern trip was unable 10 make the date
New Britain herald., 1921-02-24
WHIPPED SIGNS CONTRACT.

Pittsburgh. Feb. 24.-George Whit ted, in a letter to a friend here said he had signed his contract to play with the Pirates this season. Whitted said the Pittsburgh team looked like a winner to him.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-24
WTTHDRAWs QUE FORFETI
Hoppc's Manager Declares llIl
 Match With Horemans is on.

. Philadelphia. Feb. 24.-R.' B, jamin, manager of Willie Hoppe.s Hard champion; announced here night that he had withdrawn the felt of $2,50O. which he recently D
 ed in Chicago for a match \ Edouard Horemans, Belgian exI and that the match would not be as the principals could not comd terms.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-24
IT BIIEiACIIF:RS.
t~ikryrA Much Gambling uctcI in Sta n1ls.

tclknycs Much Gambling |uctcI in Stands.
 . .A---Tho arm of the
 long enough 10 permit ha bloachers and stands rkA and call to account D gnmes. in the opinion VI Iandia. bnaeball's su- in. in a etter received Hive Hugh ]. lacey of mentinE on tho latter'E lBlature to penallzs play
 participntlnE In the Enmea. snid he thought |ouid be q felony with a |kn two to fivo years im- Dill provides q years |sc or a flno of $500 or 
 lns of tho law should ex- rttorr. iarge and small.
 hid. If thero is no bet
 no bfibing of play
New Britain herald., 1921-02-24
CUBS LEAVE FOR COAST

Chicago, Feb. 24.-The Chicago C,ubs started their migration to their summer training camp at Catalina Island, Cal, today the first con- tingent including the teams recruit pitchers.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-24
KOPT STILL A HOLDOUT.
Cincinnati Shortstop and Manager
 Fail to Agree to Terms.

Cincinnati, Reb. 24.-Larry Kopf, holdout shortstop of the Cincinnati Nationals, and Manager Pat Moran fail to agree on terms. President Hermann said that Kopf was de- manding a salary of 5000, an ad- vance of $1,O00 over his 1920 con- tract. Hermann said that the club would stand pat on it's offer of $S,- 900.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-24
WOULD LEGALIzE BETTING,

Springfield. Ill.. Feb. 24-Horse racing In Illinois under the regulation of state racing commission would Do legalized in bill introduced in Nnc senate tQ " by Senator John |1nntr 91\S 70. The bill would
 '1nntuNl bettinS
New Britain herald., 1921-02-24

Goals from floor. Robertson " Robinson 2. King. Yulle ., Heep 7. MiIlar, McDermott: goals from fouls, Robertson II. Cullen 6, Millar .. Substitutions-Dartm Yulle for Conley, Cullen for Doyle. Chamber lain for Moore. Heep for McDermott: referee. oberdich. Springfield Y. NJ. C. A: time ot halves, 20 minutes.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-24
RETURNS CONTRACT AGAIN.
Meu@cl. Yankees Hard-Hitting Out
 fielder, StnI Refuses to Sign.

Los Angeles. Cal. Feb. 24.-Bobby Meusel, outfelder of the New York American League club. said here yes to-day he had returner, unsigned, the second contract sent him by tho man aEoment of that club.
 Hill Pertica, pitcher. yesterday sent n signed contract to the St. Louis Ma tlonnls. He had returned a previous contract, unsigned. because he was dissatisfied with the salary provi- sions