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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-08-14

hold a meeting in Fairmont.
How come ?" /
why, you would be violating
the law. the very thing that you
claim to be upholding. " said the
Maid.
II never thought Of that
well, think it OYER. and if you
decide&to hold a meeting outside
i of the city limits. you might try
Palatine Knob. 1t would be real
,, melodramatic to hold a big rally
way up there The elevation might
bolster up the American ideals OF
! some Of the would be converts
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-08-14
HE MA I'd ON:
THE vi co COURTHOUSE

The.sKing Kleagle OF the Ku
ssIllu1 K1angFpe on the MAID Z
should der Mapped his wings and
was just thinking" said the
mad that many persons.WilI be
glad 10 hear that there wSisbe no
more pub 1icappearances Of the
row did you know tlt1t?"
yOh Doctor 4Hawkins told all
your secrets III his lecture at
replied the Maid 4
ss He said that judges ShoWalter
; Rss-too.late In sh7H 4.ght because
s4<MsyIkl K1an Is already ~
ssAsfon and it's here to stay.
y Ss,pon lyon believe that y"
haven't given the matter
rniaehcthought.s However, don't
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-08-14
l37ITY@N#7I 11 l3T3T 1T7T77 NV y N "T.47
WILSON, THAT'S all

sgs8TT1HEs victory James "A Reed in the Demo
ssk cratic Senatorial primaries Of Missouri writes
1.-The political Influence Of woodrow wilson
eforth The lay be looked upon in political
Ssenge% as8t the Man Who Was. A few OF the dwind-
ling num er$ot his disciples may point to the re
NON alton Of Senator Claude Swanson, of Vlr-
as proof that wisconsin still carries weight
Democratic party, but that is simply at
SstemptstoS.ssaye face Swanson in the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-08-14
a - n -
ALL DAY SERVICE.

There will be an all day religious;
service and basket picnic next Sun
day at the Mi. Nebo Church of
Christ in Winfield District. Eva ng-
elist A A. Bunner of Cleveland,
Ohio, will preach at 1890 o'clock
in The morning and at $3.50 o'clock
in the afternoon y
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-08-14
FEAST OF REsUMPTioNl

The Feat Of the Resumption, a
holy day of obligation In the Cath
olicS Church win be observed 1T
ST. Peters Catholic Church tomor-
row with masses at g. and 1910
O'clock in the morning and bene-
diction Of the blessed sacrament
at 1870 o,clocle in the eyeGtnG
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-08-14

The Barrackvi1le folks certainly nice to the
soldiers encannp ped over there The boys are loud
in their praise of the cordial spirit that is shown
to them by Barrackville. The women bring sub
stantial Donations of good things to the and
the soldiers claim that the Barrackv1Ie brand Of
buttermi1k cannot be exce1led anywhere on earth
for richness and delightful lots of butter crumbs
floating top.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-08-14
COPS p,,A,TRoLL BEACH

Traffic cops are the latest a,
|WorthingtonE beach. Yesterday.,sa
squad Of State Police from the
HAYWOOD Junction headquarterHs
,,Sweer on the ~ ID ne VIII p :ats.,
swimming season.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-08-14

The city police spent a busy weekend attending
poker games and booze parties 1t is understood
that no especial invitation had been extended to
the police to be present at any of these festive
gatherings but their desire be there was too
great to be denied, so they went anyway, and IN
sisted on taking over the entire program where
ever they appeared. consequence of this
round of pleasure the city pocketbook is consider
ably fatter, and other private purses considerably
leaner. Fairnont has an active police body. Their
persistancy on Water Street has been admirable.
and they have both efficient and faithful in
peri orma nee of duty. The city is underpoliced-
has always been-and half the complaint lodged
about Of the policing Of the city comes
from this cause. The the force do work
hard and citizens should commend their service
wien it peases them, wholeheartedly as they
knock when they displeased The old chestnut
about roses the living is Just as applicable to
the city force as 1t is to any individual organi-
cation.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-08-14

These uncertain railroad conditions may benefit
"a lot Of people at that The Inconvenience of
travel right now may induce numbers TO put their
vacation money into the savings account In nine
cases out Of this hurt any, and will help
out on a rainy day very extensively, 1t is an III
wind that blows nobody good
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-08-14

If person has family tree that bra inches wide
" enough he ought to be able considerably cut
down his board bill during the summer by attend
ing family reunions. One OF the dinners served at
a family reunion would pretty we'll fill an indiyi-
dual up for week
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-08-14

When answering advertisements
please say You saw 1t IN me west a,eaes.'
Virgtnlan.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-08-14

otest danger and letter Mr. iIsonsinS
Sdorsing him quite 81 connmun-s
ication scarcely reteITeei To- duEn v'i7
ginia campaign
Z But il Missouri the Issue distinctly Wilson
Three times the former President wrote letters to
the voters that earnestly requesting that
reckinridges Long be nominated and bitterly con
demntng the course OF Senator Reed in theaUpper
House particularly his opposition to the league
Of nations in which Reed Joined with the irrecon-
cilab1es to defeat Wilson'S pet project for sub
hitting the United States the dictate of for
eign-con troled council Mr.. Long relied wholly
upon the supposed Influence of his former leader
and patron. In reality, the fight was not between
Long and Reed, but between Reed and Wilson, and
the doughty Democrat from the Iron Mountain
State the most spectacular fight Of his career
has practically ninated wisconsin from the Pc
tical lexicon of the United States
The Republican party watched the struggle with
int erest and #complacency. It was their fight
From the personal standpoint they are glad that
Reed the nomination. for, while they do nor
usually agree with him politically they admire ms
staunch Americanism and his marvellous ab1nty
in debate and they loath e. the policies Of Wilson
and pertinacious interference in State politics.
Quite as many Republicans Democrats congra-
u1ated Reed on his victory
Republicans. see assurance made dou bly, sure
that the Senato elected by Missouri'in November
will be a Repu blican whose name is F. r. Brew
ster.4 The Wilson crowd has never been one to
accept defeat in sportsm ankle mann er- IN mis-
souri, they may be depended upon TO retaHate
against Reed by lying down the job when the
election off. In addition to this the Wilson
people control Missouri Democratic organiza-
ton. They were the who kept Reed out Of
the San Francisco convention in 1920, despite the
fact that not only was he fairly designated as a
delegate but he secured proxy after the Will Of
his supporters had been thWarted A.#s-
The Reed-Wilson quarrel has been a bitter one
ITO Reed belongs the victory but It will prove
COSTLY Even lad there been such quarrel, the
chances OF the Republican candidate for Senator
would have been good. With such a division IN
the ranks Of Missouri Democrats the election OF
the Republican nominee will be assured by the
political assassination Of the senior Senator from
that State.
Naturally the Democrats will not forget that
Wilson to blame:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-08-14

Tonight will the Republican delegates on
their way Huntington to attend the state con-
syention Reports from the state indicate
a large attendance and there is great interest
manifest in the things to be considered while in
session. The Wood County delegation goes IN
structed for Judge NJ eredth. which is nice tri-
butte to pay to him; no opposition to his nomina-
ton is expected. The convention will consider the
party platform which is always progressive and
sound in its endorsements, and any changes Or
additions that may made will be absolutely in
line with the party policy which has consistantey
held its adherents together throu ghout half cen
fury The delegation from this county is fine
representative body and the Republican voters
have onfdence in their ability to successfullXd 20
their share in the convention. 34
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-08-14

When the House gets back this
week and a lsS 9 Congress 20
sf.lnc tioningg }SreguIa Senator
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-08-14

1T is twilight yesterday even
ing .'-S. z. N. 1t wasn't so hot
today as it is yesterday, did it?---
Contributed.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-14
FRYE IS FINED $3.50
AND SENT TO JAIL
MACHINE FORFEITED
Martinsburg Rum Runner En-
terS Plea OF Guilty.

]. William Frye, of Martinsburg,
captured outside Of Winchester ear
ly last Saturday morning, after be
ing shot by a policeman, and charg-
ed with rum running" was given
a hearing Thursday afternoon in
Winchester lie entered a plea Of
guilty To the charge of Transporting
liquor illegally and was fined $3.50,
sentenced to sixty days in Jail and
his high-pwered, high-priced automo-
bile declared forfeited. Last Satur-
day fifty-fve gallons of rye mOonshine
whiskey was confscated.
Hugh Reynolds, Cross Junction,
Va. his companion, drew 80 DAYS
and a 500 fine. Inability Of the
State to prove ownership of a re-
yolyer found near Frye's car reduc-
ed the charge from felony to mis-
demeanor.
The wounds Frye sustained in his
left arm and left breast We're not
serious. His running fight with the
officers Of Winchester and Frederick
county Will go down in the annals OF
that section as one of the most ex-
citing episodes in the history Of To-
cal bootlegging. The rumor that
Mamie Thompson visited him at the
Winchester jail is denied. She is
said to have been the woman who
informed the officers of RS opera
tioas, after quarrelng wi y Frye
over another woman in Mas.1=sburg.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-14
OPENING SATURDAY or
NEW BILLIARD PARL0R

Mr.. Petch Anastos announces the
opening Saturday morning of the
Central Billiard Parlor, located in
the Dorm Building, South Queen
street.
The rooms Whhc were formerly
occupied by the Royal Wooden Mills
and the st. Louis Shoe Shine parlor
have been completely remodeled
and made into one of the finest
rooms on Queen street.
Mr.. Anatos has installed six new
billiard and pool tables, handsome
lighting and ventilating systems,
and new fixtures necessary in the
operation Of a modern Billiard par
Tor.
The Central Billiard Parlor will
be under the personal supervision of
Mr.. Anastos, who assures his pat
rons the very best service in every
respect.
In connection with the billiard
and pool parlor he viii operate a
shoe shine parlor and hat cleaning
blishment lie will also sell
cigars, cigarettes and tobaccos Of
all kinds, and will serve delicious
Mexican sandwiches In 1t
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-14
B, g. O. OFFICIALS
FROM NARTIHlSbNRG
Temporarily HEAD
Tonry And zepp Later Win
Release.

A Cumberland dispatch says:
On complaint of c. p. Gulick, sec
rotary OF the pickets' committee OF
striking former shopmen. Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad there, four com
pany patrolmen were arrested on
Virginia avenue, on a charge Of
carrying concealed weapons. They
are. A. r.. Zepp, ]. C. Tonry. f..
V. O'Donnell and ]. G, Kahn. The
patrolmen were taken to the police
station IN the patrol where revol-
vers were found in their possession,
but were Immediately released from
custody, when Captain of Company
Police Harry ID. Schmidt presented
State commissions Of authority for
the patrOlmen.
Mr.. Tonry referred to evidently Is
J. G. Tonry, assistant trainmaster Of
this city, who has been assisting in
guarding property at Cumberland,
Albert r. Hepp, local yardmaster,
also has been helping out In Cum
berland.
Warrants for the re-arrest of the
company patrolmen were sworn
out again Thursday morning upon
complaint of Guliclc, before Magis-
trate Jacob b. Humbird. Gulick
contendcd that the guards had no
right to carry arms outside railroad
property.
Officers of Federated Shop Crafts
No Z, comprising the striking Cum
berland shopmcn, state that a pro
test will be made to Governor Al
bert c. Richie, against the alleged
promiscuous issuance Of commits
sions, which they contend, reflects
upon the authorities Of the city and
county. The craft officers state
that the local authorities are cap
able of handling the strike situa-
ton, which they claim, is orderly
and does not warrant extra com
u9nV DrotpctiGn
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-14
Strikes Have Grown Into
National Crisis Cabinet
Members Are Pessl1liistic

anee cf their stand in ignoring the
board.
Two courses as to action have
been urged upCn President Hard
ing with regard to the shopcraf;s
telegram.
One is TO ignore it completely,
and stand squarely upon the proc,
lamation Of law and order promul,
gated T.esday. which called upon
all citizens to maintain order and
which also contained the sgnif-
cant declaration that men have
the same ndisputable right to work
that others have to decline work.
The other is to let his answer to
the telegram be a peremptory sum
mons to the railway labor board
the railway executives and the lea
ders of the striking shop craftsmen
to come to Washington where they
would he Informed that. if they can
not run the railroads then the gov
eminent, N the name of the people.
will
SO far as could be learned early
today, President Harding has not
endorsed either view, and is com
mitted to no definite line of pol
icy. 1t was expected that the cabi.
net would thoroughly thresh ont
the situation and that an announ.
cement would be forthcoming late
this afternoon.
There were evidences today that
conflicting views are held within
the cabinet itself. as to how best to
meet the twin menace of transpor-
tation paralysis and fuel famine,
either or both of which portend in
dustrial chaos and public suffering
if not speedily settled.
Secretary of War Weeks is Of the
opinion that the time for Temporal
izing is passed and that the only
dignifled course for the government
to pursue is to stand siuarely on
the Presidential proclamation Of
Tuesday and enforce it by troop ac-
ton il necessary. Any disorder, he
believes SHOULD be met promptly
with troop action.
other members of the cabinet.
notably Secretary of Commerce
Hoover and Secretary Of Iahor
Davis, incline TO the view that
moderation is desirable at this nOir
as tho situation is one which is
all "set for the match" and that
with winter coming on and the
country just getting .ack into its
good times" stride every effort
should be made TO avoid any IRE
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-14
STATIONARY FIREMEN AND OILERS ARE ORDERED OUT
Suspect Annie Thompson Was Woman Murdered Golf Links
UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT MADE
IN PARIS TODAY TO MURDER
NILLERAND AND POINCARE

and premier were riding. were trav-
cling at a rapid gait.
Immediately after his arrest. the
anarchist was taken to the Paris
police prefecture and submitted to
a long examination to ascertain
whether or not others were involved
in the murder plot.
Both NJ Millerand and NJ Poin-
cars took the situation coolly. They
said they realized that attacks
upon life was one OF the penalties
of public activities in the present
state of unrest
1T was rumOred ut first that the
attempt upon the lives of the two
statesmen was inspired by Germans
or communists, but this was not sub
stantiated. 1t was understood that
the police held the theory that the
anarchist acted rs an individual.
The attempted assassination took
place about noon.
The motor cars conveying the two
officials were bowling along the
Champs Elysee near the corner of
avenue Marigny when suddenly
shots rang out At first NJ. Miller.
and and M. PoinCare apparently did
not know they We're under fire The
highway was filled with automobiles
and the noise of traffic deadened
the sound of shots.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-14
Nos. Is And l6
Fast Trains;
Taken OF

Baltimore. July 14.-neclaring I'M
able to get assurances of protection
to the lives of employees and prop
erty of thu company at Garrett,
Ind. and Willard. Ohio. important
points on the Chicago division OF
the road affected by the ehopmen's
Btrikeg the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad today announced a temper
AIRY cnrtailment of its passenger ser
vice Through tho territory affect
ed by these conditions
Trains Nos. Is and l6. now oper-
ating between Baltimore and Chi
cago. will be discontinued between
Pittsburgh and Chicago,
Trains Nos, and 10 will be dis
continued between Washington and
Chicago.
Trains Nos 81 and 80 will be Dis
continued between Garrett and Chi
cago.
Trains Nos As and 46 operating
between Wheeling and Chicago will
be discontinued between those
points.
(Nos. Is and 16 are two of the
crack passenger trains through this
city Fifteen goes west shortly after
II a. m. and sixteen has been com
ing east after 8 o'clock at night.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-14
BY FRANK E. MASON.
N. S. Staff Correspondent.

Paris, July 14.-An unsuccessful
attempt was made today to assas-
sinate President Millerand and Pre-
miea Poincare.
The attacker was arrested.
London. July 14-An attempt was
made by anarchists today to assaa-
sinate President Mlllerand. of
France, but it was unsuccessful, ac-
cording to a Central News despatch
from Paris.
Shots were fired, according to the
despatch but all missed their mark.
President Millerand and Premier
Poincare were returning from Long
champs to Paris by automobile
when the attempted murder took
place.
The assassin, evidently knowing
the plans of the officials, had hid
den himself to await the arrival of
the president and the premier. He
was armed with a revolver While
N. Millerand and NJ Poincare es'
capped one of the bullets struck and
wounded woman.
The prisoner was very nervous
when arrested and the police at
tributed the escape of the officials
to mis- anxiety and the fact that the
motor cars in which the president
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-14
FRANK MYERS NEARLY LOSES HIS lIFEIN
FIRE WHEN LIGHT TIMING HITS HIS BARN AT
berkeley STATION DURING HEAVY STORM
Fell In Rear Of Barn. Overcome BY Smoke When He Entered
Place To Liberae Horses-ReSClled BY Neghbor In Nick
a IhlrcdaM, EInctrcai Staro SeAernst In Yearc

Frank Myers, we'll known farmer
residing near Berkeley Station
nearly lost his life Thursday after
noon when overcome by smoke after
entering his burning barn to liber-
ate his horses Mr.. Myers fell in
rear of the barn, overcome by the
smoke, and was providentially res
cued by a neGhbOr who went into
the barn after him Mr. Myers was
dragged ont by the feet and rccov-
cred his senses after having been
exposed to the fresh air. Fortunate
" Mr. Myers got the stock from
the barn before he fell unconscious,
and none of the animals were de-
stroyed However, many farming
implements, his crop OF wheat from
80 acres, ten tons of hay left over
from last year and eleven loads
hauled in this season went up in
smoke. His loss will be quite
heavy, the barn costing him over
$4,000 wnon erected three years ago.
The structure and contents were
only partly insured Mr. Myers is
a brother-in-law of former Mayor c.
N. Seibert
Third Time To Burn.
This was the third time Mr.. My
ers has lost his barn by fire. Seven
years ago sparks from Cumber-
land Valley engine set it afre and
three years ago a bolt Of lightning
destroyed the building that had re-
placed the first. Now lightning
strikes in the same place the sec
ond time.
Heavy Rainfall.
Many minor happenings due to
lightning. during yesterdays storm,
are being heard of, but most Of them
not Of any great consequence. The
storm came along about O'Clock,
following heated morning, and the
display of electricity was more in
tense than usual. Rain fell in tor
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-14
BRITAIN WILL PAY
S4;30OO,Qo TO
u, s. SAYS HORNE

ICY International News servcel
London, July 14.-Formal and Of
fcial announcement that Great
Britain will pay her debt of $4,-
300,000'000 to the United States
was made in the House of Com
mons this afternoon by Sir Robert
Horne, Chancellor of the British
EXchequer today.
Our debt to the United States is
a solemn obligation and it will be
met" said Sir Robert.
1t is expected that this govern,
ment will put an end to discussions
of debt cancellation"
at is essential for the economic
development of the world that Brit
ism Indebtedness to the United
States be placed upon a stable and
equitable basis" former Premier
Asquith had said in Commons earlier
in the afternoon.
America stepped into the breech
during the war when there was no
ether source of supply. She rem.
dered priceless service to the AL
lies"
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-14


rents, the total precipitation regis'
tering .93 OF an inch.
rouse Is struck.
A bolt struck the home OF John
Snyder, at koontstown, but not
much damage was inflicted, Also the
narh OF benton Iahler' near Greens
ourg' "hefe some llttie damage was
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Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-14
CAPT. GERHARDT HERE.

Captain William r. Gcrhardt, U.
S. A., who has been stationed at
Camp Travis Texas, but has been
recently transferred to West Point
as an INSTRUCTORS is here to visit his
parents, Circuit Clerk and Mrs. L.
D. Gcrhardt for a short time He
does not report at his new post I'M
til August 2fth.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-14
MEN WANTED

Stone leaders (contrac-
tors), at once. Best wages
and working conditions.
Quarry 3 miles north of
Martinsburg; bus service.
Apply Security Cement &
Lime Co., Berkeley, W. Va,
Z s Up ct
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-14
NOTICE..

This is TO warn all automobile
drivers and owners, that they must
secure the city license and have the
tags attached, or suffer the penalty
Of being arrested in compliance with
the ordinance now in force, since
July LIST, 1922.
The above order effective Satur-
day, July 18th. 1922,
Up 1t H. G. TONKIN. Mayor.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-14
ToMoRRoW's SATURDAY BAR
GAINS.

Opportunity knocks at your door
with unusual values in everything
a man or boy needs for summer
wear. Get the Thrift Habit--Shop
here tomorrow and save IS to 40
percent on a dollar.
Up It THE HUB "SeIls II Cheaper
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1922-07-14
BALLOTS BEING PRINTED.

Ballots to be used in the primaries
on August first have been turned
over by the circuit clerks office to
the printers and Will be published
shortly The ballots are arranged
for Martinsburg; districts in the
county will have the same ballots
except that the candidates for CON
stable and school boards will be
changed.