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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16
DISTINGUISHED
VISITOR COMING
Prof. Pepp, Of Cornell, is Scheduled
to be at the High School
Tonight.

Professor Pepp. Of Cornell. will be
at the High school tonight
Prof. Pepp, widely known and fay-
orite professor of Cornell. will take
active part in the Junior Glass play
named in honor OF him. to be held in
the assembly hall of the High school
tonight at SIS.
The play is a scream from start to
finish and contains many scenes Of
college life. Mr.. Fitzgerald has
coached the play and has it up to the
highest standard of efficiency. II will
without doubt be one of the best
local talent plays ever seen in this
city and it is up to you not to miss it,.
The cast has been we'll chosen as
can be seen by the following:
Prof. Pepp--Amos Musser
Mr.. c. B. Buttonbuster--Lee Tabler.
Howard Green-Robert Widmyer.
Sim Batty, the cop-Ryland Chap
man.
Peddler Benson-George Feidt
Noisy Flemming William Payne.
Pink Hatcher-Myers Porterfeld.
Buster Brown Gilbert Snowden.
Betty Gardner-Miss Marie Baker.
Aunt Minerva Boulder-Miss Louise
Ranch.
Petunia Muggins-Miss Mildred
Murray.
Olga Stopski-Miss Mary Garrett.
Kitty Clover-Miss Helen Russler
Vivian Drew-Miss Eleanor Dorm.
Irene Van Hilt-Miss Virginia Hyde
Caroline Kay-Miss Lula Thomp-
son.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16
DECEMBER MEETING
ENDEAVOR UNION

The December meeting of the To-
cal Christian Endeavor Union. post
Doned from last week, will be held
tonight in the Church of Christ, on
South Queen street President G. II.
Mckee has been appointed leader Of
this meeting, which will open with
a short song service, following which
considerable business will be laid be-
fore the union for action, including
the election of officers for the coming
year.
In view of the fact that this is
probably the most important meeting
of the year, it is urged that every En-
deavorer make special effort to be
present at 8 o'clock tonight, at the
Church of Christ. which was select
ed for this meeting as the most avail
able central location
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16
WIRELESS ASSO.
IS FORMED HERE
II. {. Burns is Chosen President at
Meeting Held Last Niaht-oth-
err Officers Elected.

Tuesday night the wireless enthus.
lasts OF this city got together and
formed what in the future will be
known as the Eastern Panhandle
Radio Association Of West Virginia.
The work of the association will be
the advancement Of wireless teleg.
raphy. There are now four stations
in this city and three in course of
construction with a few more to be
added after the holidays.
The two largest stations are owned
by w. w. Trout, aud II. T.. Burns.
Who holds a government license. with
Roy Frankenherrv RAINING close.
The station being put in by Or. L.
X. Rosa and G. A. Allen will not be
as large but will have a sending rad
ius Of 20 miles or more with receiving
range of 800 to 1900 miles.
The following officers we're elect
ed
President-H f. Burns. Call 3 A.
G. II.
Vice President-Roy Frankenberry
Treasurer-lW w. Trout.
Secretary L. X. Rosa.
Those interested in the advance.
ment of wireless should notify n. T..
Burns or DR. L. K Rosa
The other members of the associa-
ton are Hunter Matthews and c. u.
Burns.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16
BUTCHER|NG DAY
At HUTSLER FARM
Five Pigs Weigh a Total of Over
1900 Pounds-Dinner Served
10 Visitors.

AT his farm near Inwood, yesterday
David Hutsler a well-known resident
Of the county, butchered five pigs,
the following being the weights 304,
212, 800 324 and 1872, a total OF 1892
pounds The pigs We're weighed by
II. l. Snapp in the presence of a
large number of people. Following
this dinner was served at the Hutsler
home to several visitors, among whom
were J c. McKown. Of Paw Paw, and
Mr., Pancake, of ROmney. and many
from Martinsburg and immediate vi
entity.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16
BUY RED CROSS SEALS
AND HELP FIGHT DIsEAsE

me sale of the Red Cross Christ
-, nag seals which is under the super
vision Of DR.. McCune-Rossa is being
s'u each day and good progress Is
80 'o' 'eu' me seals are in the hands
u d number of people and it be-
Ives Ives Martinsburg people to pur.
e1ase them as the proceeds go 10.
"a'uS lighting tuberculosis.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16
JOE KERESzTURY
DIED EARLY TODAY
Austrian Matchmaker Succumbed at
Kings Daughters Hospital This
Morning.

Joe Keresztury, an Austrian, died
this morning about 5 o'clock at the
Kings Daughters hospital, where ho
had been a patient for several days.
Death was due to rheumatism. He
was 2S years of age.
The foreigner had been recently
employed at Blairton and was a we'll
behaved man. From the many arti-
Giles found on his person it is thought
he was matchmaker. The remains
have been taken in charge by Fun
eral Director Wien and the arrange
ments for burial have not been made
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16
NEW YORK XMAS BUYING
GREATEST EVER KNOWN
Especial to THE WORLDLY

NEW YORK, Dec. 13-Christmas
gift buying here is the greatest ever
known Department store officials TO.
day estimated that the total volume of
trade will be twenty-five per cent.
larger than ever before and that 5000
900 900 in all viii be spent mere before
the holidays. Almost every shop hazel
interviewed expressed his amazement
at the prodigal liberality displayed by
customers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM
PLAYS TOMORROW
Local Basket Bali oui1t viii Face
Cumberland on the .'Y" Floor
Friday Night.

The High school basket ball team
has been practicing faithfully for the
combat tomorrow night when Cumber-
land will send its strong five to this
city. The game starts at $50 o'clock
on the Y. M. c. A. floor and large
crowd is sure to be on hand. Come
out and help the boys put over a
victory which is bound to be the re.
suit as they are anxious to make up
for the contest lost to Hagerstown
recently
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16
Moves to Wheelino

r, mrs j. Fl. Wintermoyer left this
49,, 49, ning Tor Wheeling. where she viii.
80 .er husband and make their FIJI.
~ I1e nome Mr.. Wintermoyer is EN-
n r.oy0u with the B. & o. railroad oonl
fora, anu was promoted from yard
~ tS'9,nan Of this city to supervisor in
me Wheeling district.
ia "intefmoyer was accompan
~ % her new home by her sister
'pena several days with her.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16
MERCHANTS sTANDARDIziNG
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

MANY merchants of the city are
s'andardizing their weights and meas.
uleS' according to the state law. The
no" weights and measures are arr;v.
1's ana have been placed in commis-
sun Emmert N. Fiery, who was e.
e'i''y appointed sealer of weights and
measures has entered upon his duties
"uu is now visiting the stores.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16
Mr.. Mcbride Qualities.
Grocery Needs at Minors.

You're already for Christmas per-
haps the finishing touches-tne grOe-
cry considerations. You'll have your
every want supplied at F. a. Minors
foreign and domestic fruits, canned
fruits, nuts. every item that enters
into the fruit cake, the pound cake,
the mince pie, the plum pudding, YES,
and everything else-all the best
brands, purest and freshest.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16
PATIENTS AT THE
HOSPITAL AFTER RECEPTION

A good-sized crowd attended the re-
ception given the new members of
the First NJ E. church last night and
spnent a very pleasant evening Fol
loving the reception those in charge
treated the patients at the City hos
pital with ice cream and cake, which
was very much appreciated
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16

WASHINGTON, Dec 14.-America' s
FIRST step toward carrying out the
wishes Of Germany and the central
movers as their diplomatic represen-
tatfye in the entente capitals was TAX
en- today. Within a few hours after
tbe receipt of the official text of tie
Teuton peace proposals, which have
already been published. Secretary
Lansing at the Presidents order, dis
Matched it to London. Paris, Petro-
grad, Toxic, and to the provisional
capitals of Roumania, Serbia and Bel
GUM.
Sent Without Suggestion.
The German communication to the
enemy was sent without suggestion
or comment by the President. This
action completely fulfilled the re-
quest of the empires made of the
United States
Presidents Mind Open.
1t was stated on the highest au-
thority that the Presidents mind is
still entirely open. He is still unde-
termined and will reach no decision
until he has confidential advices from
the American representative at the
entente capitals.
Moving Cautiously.
One point, however, became clear.
The President and his advisers are
careful not to make move that
might be received unfavorably by the
allied governments. 1t was suggest.
ed to him, perhaps, that a statement.
concise clear and full, be delivered
to the American people and to the
world might be the entering wedge TO
be adopted
Peace Proposals Arrive. sa
WASHINGTON, Dec 14--Germany's
peace proposals reached the state de-
partment over night. Secretary
Grew, of the Berlin embassy, trans.
mltted them with note of confiden-
tlal memorandum for the President
and Secretary Lansing, which will be
u'0u as d guidance Tor them in deal
ing with the peace subject
Inc text, to all intents, is identical
WIN the press dispatches received
earlier.
Morgan Visits Embassy.
D. + Morgan, financial representa-
1--WE Oh the entente allies in America.
was a secret visitor at the British en-
paSSy today The object of the visit,
1t was assumed, was to gather inform
auoh OF the possible attitude of the
entente allies toward Germany's peace
proposals from Spring Rice. 1t was
"'So assumed that his visit may have
broad effect upon the future devel-
Opments of international financing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16

Prosecuting Attorney George n.
Moore. Of Charles Town, is i'll the city
today looking after legal business
Mr. l. w Wood prominent farmer
and orehardist OF Hedgesulle. Is 4
visitor today in the city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16
City Hospital.

pa,a. Bette Horner, of South
NE gu street, has been admitted.
woa w. Il Minghini, who reeentl,
ne, operated upon, continues to i'm
ba sa,les Davis, a B. & o. brakeman
fsr,, Deeh admitted for treatment. s1f
Jug with an infected thumb.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16
Prohibition Bill Reported.

WASHINGTON. + Dec. 1.-THE e
house judiciary committee today &
favorably reported the nation g
wide prohibition and food probe
bills. 1t also reported without g
recommendation the Homans suf. >
= frage bill. .
p . 4, D.,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16
Today 3. & o. Pey Day.

Today is B. & o. pay day all over
the system and the checks arrived
here this morning, There will be an
other pay few days before
Christmas.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16
Reported cactured /.

Ell PASO, Texas. Dec 14-It was
reported here today that the Willis
tas have again captured Santa Ro-
salia
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16
GERMANY'S PEACE PROPOSALS ARE
DUE TO FOOD SH ORTAGE AND THE
INTERNAL DIS SENS|ONS At HOME

LORD NORTHCLIFFE SAYS RELATIONS ARE STRAINED
BETWEEN THE VARIOUS STATES AND ALSO WITH
TuRkEY-BRITISH NOTE WILL STATE BASIS UPON
WHICH PEACE MAY BE DECLARED-yON linden
BERG SAYS THERE WILL BE NO REST THIS WINTER,
AS GERMANY CAREFULLY WEIGHED THE PEACE
QUESTION BEFORE MAKING ANNOUNCEMENT.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16
TWO MAGISTRATES
QUALIFY BEFORE COURT

Before the county court this morn
ing Justice J. d. Smith recently &c
elected magistrate in Arden districr,
qualified to perform his duties for the,
next four years. Justice Smith was
first elected in 1904 and was reelected
in 1908, 1912 and then in 1916. His
many friends are glad to learn of his
success and hope that his coming al
ministration will be as successful as
the former ones.
Mr.. Mcbride Qualities.
J. II. Mcbride, recently chosen as
magistrate in Gerrardstown, appeared
before the county court last evening
and qualified. This is the beginning
of Mr.. McBrides sixth term.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16

LONDON, Dec l4--Germany
peace proposals are due to the fact.
which the neutral correspondents have
not been allowed to Indicate, that
during the last few weeks grave inter
nal discussions have arisen owing to
the shortage of food and reign of ter
ror in Germany. The relations be-
tween the various states are strain
ed, and also with Turkey
This sentiment has increased in
favor, including England The an
swer to Germany's peace note will be
a definition of the allies basis for
terms of peace. The answer will al
so be a rejection at this time but it
is felt that the allies should meet the
German strategy by a move which
will put the allies first in making
known their demands and conces-
sions.
No Rest This Winter.
BERLIN, Dec 14-"Despite Ger
manys peace proposals, Won linden
berg's declaration that there will be
no rest this winter, still stands" The
military authority repeated this quo
tation Of the field marshal's remarks
in commenting on the fact that Ger
may carefully weigh the peace
question before the announcement
was made. knowing that England and
her allies did not desire peace, and
intended to launch an enormous
spring offensive,
Austrian Cabinet Resigns.
AMSTERDAM. Dec. 1.-THE resig-
nation Of the Austrian cabinet is an
nounced today in Vienna dispatches.
Alexander Spitsmueller is attempting
the formation of a new ministry.
Additional Million Men,
LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE war Offices
supplementary estimate provides for
an additional million men of all
ranks in the army for the year end
ing March 81. 1917 making total
of five million for that twelve month
period.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16

Mrs. c. Fl. Horner, of Winchester
avenue, was admitted to the Cay
Hospital yesterday afternoon to un-
dergo treatment for bronchitis and
pleursy
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16

Miss Winifred A. Cox, of S31 e.
Burke street, is visiting relatives in
Harpers Ferry. ga hae
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16
PRESIDENT RECEIVES TEXT OF GER
NANY'S PEACE PR OPOSALS AND Dis
PATCHES THEM TO ALLIED CAPITALS

COMM MIC ALTON WAS SENT WITHOUT SUGGESTION OR
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES MIND STILL OPEN AND
WILL NOT BE IN A HURRY TO REACH A DECISION.
SUGGESTED THAT HE ISSUE A STATEMENT-J P
MORGAN VISITS BRITISH EMBASSY AND VISIT MAY
EFFECT INTERNATIONAL FINANCING.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16
Study Food Values

Food provided for the family table de-
serves the careful thought of every house
wife. Do you use thought when buying
baking POWDER
The quality of cake, biscuits and all
quickly raised -four foods depends largely
upon the kind Of baking powder used.
Royal Baking Powder is made from
cream of tartar derived from grapes 1t is
absolutely pure and has proved its excel
lence for making food of finest quality and
wholesoneness for generations.
Royal Baking Powder contains no alum
nor phosphate.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER co.
New York
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16

Hon. A. J. Wilkinson, of Hunting
ton. w. Va, spent a short time in
the city today en- route to Washing.
ION.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16

Mr. Harem Kerns, of Berkeley
Springs, was visitor here today.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-16

1t was stated on the highest au-
thority that the Presidents mind is
still entirely open. He is still unde-
termined and will reach no decision
until he has confidential advices from
the American representative at the
entente capitals.
Evening star., 1916-06-28
CARRANzA IS REPORTED
ANXIOUS TO AVOID WAR
Said to Have Notified Editor of Mex.
ican Labor Paper He Will Do
Anything to Prevent Break.

John r. Silliman. consul at Saltillo.
who now is at Eagle Pass. Tex. today
advised the State Department of the
receipt by DR.. All. editor of a Mexico
City labor paper. of a telegram from
Gen. Carranza saying he was prepared
TO do everything possible to avoid a
break with the United States. DR.. Atl
has been at Eagle Pass participating in
conferences designed to aid in avertinR
war, and is expected to come to Wash
fngton this week to confer with the
executive council Of the American
Federation of Labor.
Samuel Gompers late yesterday tele-
graphed Luis Marones and other Mexican
labor leaders at Eagle Pass that the
executive council Of the American Fedora
ton OF Labor would be pleased to meet
here with a delegation OF organized work.
ers Of Mexico Saturday or before. Mr..
Gompers' message was sent In reply te
one saying Mexican workers wished tc
meet the executive council for the reali
Sation Of it, '.pedfst program"
Evening star., 1916-06-28
Violent Fighting Has Been Co.
ina on Here for Several
Days.
FIERCE ENGAGEMENTS
AT THIAUMONT WORK
British Guns Continue Their Bonn
bardment Over Broad Front in
Flanders.

PARIS, June 2s.-German troops last
night delivered another attack on the
French positions near -Fleury on the
sector of the Verdun front over which
violent fighting has been in progress
for several days. The assault was
checked by the French fire. the war
office announced today.
British guns continued the lombard
ment over a broad front which was be-
gun Monday. The Associated Press cor
respondent, riding seventy miles behind
the lines, found the same regular
pounding of positions both Monday and
yesterday. whether in the Somme region
or along the Vimy ridge.
Going to a point on high ground
which allowed a broad sweep of vision
in rolling country. or forward to OBJ
servation posts in the trenches, the cor
Evening star., 1916-06-28
MANY BILLS LEFT OVER.
Georgia Legislature Has Work
Enough for Entire Summer.

ATLANTA. Ga, June 2s.-Enough
bills left over from the 1915 session to
keep the general assembly of Georgia
busy this summer, In the opinion Of many
of its members, confronted that body
at the opening of its annual fifty7day
session here today. Among scores OF
new bills prepared for introduction
are those which would provide for:
Establishment Of state constabu-
larry.
Permission for national guardsmen
on federal service to vote in all state
primaries and elections.
Compulsory education.
Free text books for public school
A simplified system Of land titles.
Creation Of a state warehouse sys-
TEN.
A state highway commission
A four-year term for governors and
biennial sessions for the general as
sembly.
Evening star., 1916-06-28
MACHINE GUN COMPANY
is FIRST UNIT SWORN IN
The Entire Command Is to Be in the
Ranks Within a Few
Hours.
MAY LEAVE TOMORROW NIGHT
Present Plan Is First Separate Bat
talon Will Be Advance Guard,
Going by the Southern
Railway.

Some time tonight the entire
regiment of sd Infanry will be
mustered into the federal service
at Camp Ordway. The muster
ing in of the regiment began at
1o:45 o'clock this morning and
will continue until completed.
Capt. Horace P. Hobbs,
U. S. A, the muster officer, re-
ported by telegram to Maj. Gen.
Leonard Wood, commanding the
Department of the East, with
headquarters at Governors Island,
N. Y, that positively no tactical
unit of the District National
Guard will be able to entrain be-
fore tomorrow night.
District soldiers will entrain
tomorrow night only if shoes and
other equipment, which has been
requisitioned and is on its way,
reach camp in time to be dis
tributed.
! The plan of sending the troops for
Battalion shall be first to entrain at
Rosslyn. Va, by way of the Southern
railroad. The Sd Infantry Regiment
is to go next. When the Signal Corps
is to go seems Indefinite. although ar
rangements had been made for their
going forward Friday.
Place of Destination.
The destination of the District in
fantry, both white and colored. is Bis
| bee. Ariz.. and it is planned to have the
entire District force concentrate at
that strategic point.
The Machine Gun Company, with
two men above maximum strength.
was the first to report ready for muster
this morning officers of the companies
remained up all night filling out their
muster rolls.
With Capt Hobbs, U. S. A, in review
ing the District soldiers as they were
mustered in were Brig. Gen. William
way: Col. Glendie B. Young. command
ing the regiment. and the regimental
adjutant. Capt Edwin W. Fullam.
Capt. Herbert c. Earnshaw marched
his company onto the drill field for the
swearing-in process. The other Of
ficers are First Lieut.. Frank B. Schlos-
ser and Second Lieuts Perry L. Bald
win and William L. Tidings.
Mai. Joseph F. Hodgson, commanding
the I'd Battalion. brought his men
over to the field so that the muster
could continue uninterruptedly- The
companies were presented IN alpha
betical order. A, B, c and d companies
Officers of Companies.
Their officers are:
A Company - Captain. Frank Lock-
head: first lieutenant, William B. Wall;
second lieutenant, Charles B. Hamilton.
B Company-Captain. Charles E.
Brooks; first lieutenant, Claude Burl-
inrame. and second lieutenant, Harold
H. GaIliett.
G Company-Captain, Wa11ach r. Nc
Cathran; first lieutenant, Herbert r.
James; second lieutenant. Edgar N.
Gerber.
D company-captain: George L
TAFT; first Lieutenant Thomas Brown,
and second lieutenant, Alfred q.
After the other companies have been
mustered in In alphabetical order the
headquarters company, commanded by
Capt Edwin D. Fullam. and the supply
company, commanded by Capt. Will II.
Chase, will be examined by the muster
officer.
Evening star., 1916-06-28
DAY IN CONGRESS.
Senate.
Met at II am.

Met at IL am.
Insisted upon it's amendment to
the House army drafting resolu-
ton and directed further confer
ence.
Senator Stone introduced reso-
luton asking President to sub
init information regarding a COM
mercial treaty being negotiated
by European allies.
Resumed debate on. post Office
appropriation bill.
Met at noon.
Considered urgent deficiency
appropriation bill and bill pro-
viding for extension of current
appropriations through next
month where bills shall not have
been passed by June 80.
Adopted resolution continuing
current fiscal year appropriations
through July.
Conference report on Hay reso-
luton authorizing drafting of
National Guardsmen submitted.
with disagreement to Senate
amendments, and action deferred
until tomorrow.
Rivers and harbors and sundry
civil appropriations bills. as
amended by the Senate. sent to
conference.
Military Academy appropriation
bill submitted for passage to-
morrow.
Representative Gillett of Massa-
chusetts attacked majority for
delay in appropriation bills, and
Representatives Fitz aid.
Byrnes and others defended the
majority's record In Congress-.