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CHAPTER XVI.
interviewing the Major.

The sergeant saluted, clicked his
spurs together, moved majestically to
q position ir front of the cigar case,
and clicked his acels again. Judging
by his movements. one might almost
have supposed him TO be some grear
mechanical doll. But Charlie Brown
was quite certain that he, for one,
had no desire to play with him.
81 feel much better low." he told the
major
Il can imagine" the other said.
"You speak very good English" the
American remarked generously.
"why not?" the officer asked. 81
spent three years at Columbia"
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appeared to consider the interview a,
an end. "And what about England p
he asked, dropping into the chair once
more.
That question was one that the Ger
man officer was only too ready to take
| up.
what army has England" And
straightway he gave the answer;
None! In only one thing is England
our superior-in lies and intriguesl
There she has always been our master:
| but she will not fight. That Is for
France and Russia to do. But II the
war lasts they will grow weary of be-
ing the catspaw. England Is
fine example Of your happy Ameri.
can phrase, Let George do it!"
"And the French?" Charlie persisted.
'The French! For forty years they
have been thinking Of what some day
they would do to Germany; and while
they thought, we have planned, we
have worked-and now today we are
ready-and they are not!'
"You seem very confident" Charlie
told him.
"Why not? For forty years
our men of brains have been planning
q systematic most marvellous system
in the worldv'
peace instead of war;" the American
said somewhat pensively. All the while,
as they talked, the boom Of field guns
in the distance punctuated their SEN
| fences.
"In the end 1t will be for peace"
Major Won Brenig said gravely, "the
peace Of the world. For this Is a just
war-and justice must triumph"
"But what Of these poor people
these OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES streamed
through here a little while ago?"
at Is the habit Of an invaded coun-
try to proclaim the invaders as bar
barians." the Teuton replied warmly.
'But we Germans are not barbarians.
We are a simple people fighting only
for our fatherland."
"Ahd the ruined towns-destroye
homes-and civilians shot?"
But Major Won Brenig had alwayl
an answer ready. He was an honest
man; and he was convinced of the
Justice Of the German cause.
'If we are fighting soldiers we treat
them as soldiers" he pointed out. "Bul
If men or women Turk behind closed
shutters or on housetops to shoot our
men we shall burn the house they live
in and II there Is resistance we shall
kill all those who resist. 1t is regret
table, but we must stop guerrilla war
fare. We must fight under the laws OF
| civilization"
Another roar MS Of distant thunder
interrupted Charlie Browns next ques-
ton.
"And you call that civilization" he
demanded, while the windows OF the
Lion dor ratified under the shock o.
The distant cannonading.
81 dov'
II am your guest" Charlie said. So
| far as he was concerned, he had heard
enough. In fact, he had heard almost
too much for his own peace Of mind.
II think we'd better not continue thi,
discussion or we might get into an ar
gument-and that wouldn't be diplo
matte"
GRO BE roN1'iNpEpi
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an end view and the length will depend
on the number Of cans and utensils to
be summed. The rack should be adj
Unstable to the direct rays of the sun.
This is accomplished by the use of an
iron bolt in securing the horizontal
pieces at their intersection, with the
upright 2-by4s forming the pedestal.
For clean milk cans, wash first in cold
water, then steam Cor scald, If steam is
not available), then use the sun rack.
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Mr.. Browns newspaper instincts
crowded to the front again.

Mr.. Browns newspaper instdncu
crowded to the front again.
by Jove! You're Germanl You're
in the army-you speak Englishl II.
It's too good a chance to missl Say,
can I interview your
Major Won Brenig regarded him Gu
riously for q moment. He seemed to
consider that the American would be
satisfactory person to talk to, for
he said presently:
"Yes-for I should like America to
understand, to realize what Germany
is fighting for"
"Finev' Charlie exulted. "Can Ger
many win?" he demanded. looking UP
at Major Won Brenig In his most pro-
fessional manner.
"It Is inevitable-there Is no chance
to fail" the officer replied.
"And what is Germany going to gain
from the war-if she wins?'
when she wins, you mean," the ma
jor corrected him stif1y.
swell, when she WINS" Charlie con.
coded.
"She will be the greatest power in
| the world"
Except the United Statesw Charlie
: interposed.
"Do not let us discuss your coun
| try. sir! You are my guest"
Charlie rose and bowed to the Ger
man.
IL get your he said. ooh, just Z
minute!" he added. since the major
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SYNOPSIS.

The chief characters are Ethel Will
bughby, Henry Streetman and Capt.
larry Redmond. The minor characters
are Sir George Wagstaff of the British
admiralty and Charles Brown, q New
York newspaper correspondent. Ethel.
Q resident of Sir Georges household.
secretly married to Streetman, a German
spy, though she did not know him al
such. Captain Redmond, her old lover
returns to England after long absence.
From him she learns the truth about
Streetman; Furthermore, that he has
betrayed her simply to learn naval Sc
crets. The European war breaks out
Ethel prepares to accompany Streetman
to Brussels as q German spy In order to
get revenge and serve England. Captain
Redmond. Ethel and Charlie Brown turn
up at a Belgian Inn as the German army
comes. She is Madame De Lorde. She
Germans appear at the inn.
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CARE OF BLACKBERRY CANES
Bend Tops Down to Mellow Soil and
Fasten With Weight-Save Much
Trouble In Spring.

Have the tops of the blackcap rasp-
berry canes bent down to the mellow
soil and fastened with a stone or
crotched stick. Better make sure of
enough new plants to fill the gaps in
the arid plot or to set new one. Next
spring you may have to buy several
be had for half.hour's attention given
to the matter.
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pocket. where he carried his identified

pocket, where ne carried his ldentlnca-
ton papers.
Sergeant Schmidt's eagle eye no
sooner detected the move Of hand
toward hip than he thrust his revolver
into Mr.. Browns stomach.
"Halt!'
That was something that Charlie
understood without difficulty, too. He
raised both hands above his head as
high as he could get them, while a
look Of ineffable disgust suffused his
face.
you d-n fool" he exclaimed,
"I'm not reaching for a gun. These
are my passports. Look! Papers"
With a shake and twist he managed
to throw his coat back from his right
hip. And Sergeant Schmidt then pro-
ceeded to relieve him of the bulky
packet that projected from the pocket.
He looked ut them with a scowl.
"Ah, you are Franzoesischw he de-
clared, still in his native tongue, for
he knew no other.
I'm what?" Charlie inquired.
kaner."
Charlie grasped only the last word
"Yes, that's right-Americane, right
from the corner Of Forty-second street
and Broadway; and, believe me, wish
was right back there right now"
"What do you say2" the sergeant
| asked him.
"None Of your d-n business.
You bonehead." Mr. Brown
was quite enjoying himself, abusing
that walking arsenal with impunity
Have a cigarette?" he asked, holding
out his case.
Sergeant Schmidt was not above &C
cepting one, even from the enemy. And
he thanked Charlie in a voice as gentle
as bass drum.
Gee, I'd like to give you one good
wallop on the nose just for luck" the
American remarked longingly.
Then Schmidt suddenly snatched of
Mr.. Browns hat.
mix on the Hermann stuff-what
are you doingT Charlie demanded. Ht
began to feel as II he were taking par
In a slapstick vaudeville skit.
The sergeant had his face buried in
side the hat. He was looking FOL
clues.
"Englisch" he sputtered the mex
moment.
"Of course it's Englishw Charlie re
torted. 1T cost me two-and-six," h,
added, regarding the rough handling o.
his straw with indignation.
Sergeant Schmidt leaned over, and
selling Charles coat by the collar
he pulled 1t back from his neck Will,
he examined the label.
English also. Spion! Thou art al
English spyw
His trusty henchmen, Hans ant
Otto, together with their corporal
brought their guns up to their sides
and, Kissing "Spionw in the most sin
lister manner imaginable, they all tire,
approached Charlie threateningly.
Mr.. Brown suddenly changed hi
mind about the vaudeville. 1t seemed
to him that possibly he had been IN
Willingly cast for tragedy.
"Spion-spion" he repeated. $1,000
grief. you don't mean spy?"
"spy, spy-ja wohl," said Schmidt
"Komm hierw
He took hold of Charles arm an,
faced him about 80 that he confronted
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CLEANLINESS OF THE DAIRY
Vital Factor In Successful Production
Of Milk-Rack for Summing Cans
Is illustrated.

Cleanliness is very vital factor In
the successful production of milk. The
illustration shows simple summing
rack for milk cans and utensils. Any
farmer can quickly construct this rack.
All you need is a few 2-by-4s and 1-by-
As. The framework Is of 2-by-4s and
the braces are 1-by-4s. The cut shows
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THOROUGH COOLING OF MILK
One of Most Important Steps In Its
Care-Strain Immediately and
Place in Cold Room.

Prompt and thorough cooling Is one
of the important steps in the care Of
milk.
Milk should never be left in the
milking pail for several minutes in o
warm place. 1t should be strained al
once and put In the coolest place pos
slble.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-11
TOMaHAWK NOTES

TomahaSk ". va, April ll-Miss
Mary Wood WHO spent the winter at
Shanghai with her sister Mrs. 5. b.
Stuekey, has returned to the home Of
Ter brothers M l. ", Wood.
Miss Anna Turner and several!
girl friends spent Saturday and Sun,
day at The homo of her uncle. Mr.
lokn Iirner.
Miss Du!a Swayne, accompanied
~. Mrs. Roy Nalburn, attended the
teachers institute ei HedgesyIlle
FRIDAY e*ening.
he attendance at the Spelling
Gee held in tho school house S2tu =
day night, was rather small We m.
derstand But some mighty go3d
sreNins took pace. Young MI Nor
yington. OF Aingo and Miss Dora
Swayne held the floor over an hour
after the others had all gone down.
As neither missed word. a draw
was called,
The stork visited tho homo OF Nj.
ard Mrs. c. r. Mcdaniel Thursday
night and presented them with twin
daughters both mother and babes
are doing well We would add that
It Is fortunate thing that Mother
Stork travels through the air For
had she to travel by the county
roads OF this section she would No
doubt have been lost in SOME OF tha
bottomless mud holes which are to-
numerous TO mention.
Tho first candidate Of the season
visited in this section one day las'
week We suppose the hight Will b.
on in earnest now, a. an opening has
been made. and We presume they VIII
hand Us out some Of the Old dope a.
Of Old Good promises. And ara,
election forget they eyer knew Us
We extend cordial invitation 70
the superintendent OF the COMFY
roads to take motoring iriE
through Back Greek Valley. We az,
sho7r him a tine opportunity :.
take notes 0. where much sork Heed.
De done the coming summer. Shout,
invitation D. accepted be sure aat
tie, . good mule team On the rear Of
cab UP ]. " Armbrester and as.
him to have his team ready.
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choice for city officials for the next
two years.
The courts at Terre Haute. Ind, and
Allen county, Ohio, have convicted,
sent to prison, or DISTINGUISHED some
two thousand of their citizens for cor
rupt practices of this character.
We do not intend. in the future, to
stand lily by and see the electorate
corrupted and the city of Martinsburg
disgraced IN similar manner.
II the people engaged in this evil
and corrupt practices cannot be reach
ed IN any other way, then we intend
to do our part In exposing their dis
graceful acts and sending them
where they belong.
This evil has grown to such an eX-
tent that men who are otherwise
we'll qualified to fill official position
with honor to themselves and credit
to the city often refuse to allow their
names TO be considered. This condi-
ton cannot and shall not be allowed
to continue.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-11

On the Sth day OF May next the
voters of Mssrtinsburg will select the
mon who will have charge of the city
government for the next two years.
The Journal is not interested in,
nor Is It advocating the election of
any particular one OF the gentlemen
recently nominated at the primaries,
hut It is vitality concerned and in
tends to take an active interest in
the methods used IN making such Sc
lection.
We believe that money has often
been the deciding factor In local cleo
lions. This has not been fact in
one election only. but from year to
year. this EVIL has grown and at each
election a. larger part of the electorate
is corrupted and debauched.
The Journal intends to take a stand
At the coming municipal election to
prevent this evil and to help give the
people OF Martinsburg u oH0a-'fn-
ny to express, at the polls, :. IT
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-11
LIFE HOMOGENEOUS
FOR TIE OLD SEXTON

Under the belfry Of cid st. Pauls
chapel, New York city, the sexton
hanged, himself Thursday Philip
G. Walter had recently complained OF
the monotcrr OF his position after 81
years OF service az the famous edidee
at Broadway and Vosey street. That
morning he climbed upon piano
stool which he had placed on a ia
Bile. fastened a sash around his neck
lied the end Of this cord to the stairs
leading to the belfry and kicked the
stool from under him.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-11
B, & 0, MAGAZINE
IS SPLENDID ONE
Utilized For the Education and
UpIitt of Employees.

One OF the many agencies support
ed BY the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
read to educate and up!ft its en-
ploges is splendidly illustrated in the
March issue Of the Railroad En-.
Ploycg Magazine In its IL standard
magazine size pages. surprisingly
larse number of subjects affecting
the welfare OF the railroad men and
t5eir families are discussed.
Under the title com Relations
With The Public, Gcorqe II. Camp
beH, assistant to President Willard,
emphasizes the fact taa' the rail
roads are dependent upon the public
for their life, that without public
patronage they cannot exist. lie also
maintains that although the public
may sometimes seem unreasonable
n its demands, in $50 cases out of Il
th5u and, 4 fair diseuss ION of dis
puted subject will adjust things to
the satisfaction of al concerned.
And he suggests that railroad prob
lens, and particularly those affecting
The public, viii be solved largely by
a more complete understanding be-
tween the various depaljments of
the railroad Of their uau respective
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COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE

daughter, Catherine. Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Sprinkle, OF
"sprinkles Mn9. spent yesterday
with MIR. and Mrs Guy Miller.
4r and Mrs. Ernest Myers and
daughter Louise. and Nj and Mrs.
Mack Williamson spout sunday with
Miss Bessie Miller
Little Miss Ruth LeMaster. daugh-
ter or Mr.. and Mrs. {. II LeMaster,
formerly OF Martinsturg now Of Ak-
ron, o. who has been very III at her
homo With scarlet fever Is now well
again.
Easter services will be held at the
Greensblre [. Z Church Easter
SundaysApyil -, beginning at D. II.
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HIS AGE AGAINST HIM.

81 am 81 years old and haze been
troubled with kidneys and bladder Tor
a good many years" writes Arthur
Jones. Allen, Kans. My age is
against me to ever get curet but
Foley Kidney Pills do mo moro good
than anything I ever tried " Rheu-
matism. aching back, shooting pains.
stiff Joints, irregular action, all have
been relieved.
Sold by Druggists everywhere. I'm
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BROWN MEMORIAL IN
CONGRESS ON SUNDAY
And viii Be Observed BY the
Friends and ConfreeS.

The memorial services for the late
Congressman w. G. Brown viii be
held in the House chamber Sunday
April IS, starting at noon. It is
probable that Speaker Clark will des-
ignato either Congressman Nicely or
Congressman Littlepage to preside at
the session. Addresses have been
prepared by the members of the
states delegation. and by other SEN
ators and Representatives from other
states. Mr.. Brown had many close
friends in both branches OF Congress
and was one OF the most popular men
in national legislature circles. Mrs.
Brown is remaining in Washington
until after the memorial services.
and viii leave Immediately after for
Kingwood. where she expects to
spend the summer Nj. ard Mrs.
Robert NJ. Brown Of Kingwood. the
latter daughter Of the deceased
congressman, are expected to be
present at the ceremonies.
The House committee On mines
and mining, of which Mr.. Brown was
member, at a meeting held this
week adopted 4 set Of beautiful and
resolutions written and
offered b. Congressman Edward
Copper, which Will be read by the
chairman of that committee at the
memorial services.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-11
PLEASANT PLAIN NOTES

Pleasant Plain " Va. April II
There's Easter over all the earth
today.
There's flowers laughter and
birds mirth aud gay
The sun cries 10 all seeds, Awake,
Shall not We then
Some high in joyanee for His sake
M-ho roso again
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Miller we're
the guests o. NJ. and Mrs. y G. Lat
trel1 Sunday
Miss Florence Gregory spent Sat.
urday and sunday with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gregory
NJ, ana MIS-. Luthef Kisnei and
son Russell visited sunday evening
VITA Mrs. Ed Lemaster and family.
MI Samuel Muler aas Il business
caller at ,he home Of Nj. H. NJ
FIik on Wednesday
Mr. Murphy called o. Nj H. d
Miller Sunday evening
Nj Hary Kisuer visited lis
Ianeie MI 7 !. Kisner jra on sunday
NJ Robert Wagner was bust
ness visitor al the home o. Mr.
Campbell B4e recently
Every one is invited to attend the
protracted meeting which viii be
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panY. TIN building which houses tie
Railroad Young lens Christian A.
seciatioa. VIII also be removed, and
tie association will have to seek new
quarter
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EXPECTED TO PREACH.

Rev Joseph Cells, now oil Rei,-
auce, Va is expected to be at Pleas.
ant Plains and preach at the pro,
tractad meetings this week.
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NATAL STATISTICS

Tie stesk visited at the home .
Mr. and Mrs. Clement Ransburg z
arden On April 7, ana LETT a big gin
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MARrlNseuRG, TUE sDAY, APRIL II, 1916.
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CHANGE IS TO Be MADE.
IN SILVER CURRENCY
Dimes, Quarters and Half Dollars of
New Design to Be Minted
After July !.

Dimes, quarters and half dollars of
new design will be ninted after July
l, Secretary McAdoo announced today.
For the first time since 1891 g change
will be effected In these pieces. The
announcement disclosed that the half
dollar has fallen practically into dis
use. The new design was selected
with hope of restoring it to more
general circulation. 1t was indicated.
Under the new coinage each piece will
be of different design. The half dol
lar and dime models were made by
Adolph A. Weinman and the new
Both are sculptors of note.
Design Of Half Dollar.
The face of the new half dollar
bears full-length Liberty. with a
background of the American flag flying
to the breeze. The goddess is striding
toward the dawn Of new day. carry
ing laurel and oak branches, symbolic
of civil and military glory. The re-
verse side shows an eagle perched
high upon mountain crag, wings
unfolded. Growing from a rift in the
symbolic of America.
The design of the twenty-flv cent
piece is intended to typify the awaken
ing of the country to its own protec-
ton. Secretary McAdoo's announcement
stated. Liberty. full-length figure, is
shown stepping toward the country's
gateway, bearing appraised shield from
which the covering is being dra wn. The
right hand bears an olive branch OF
peace.
Bears 1916 Date.
Above the head is the word Liberty
and below the feet 1876" The reverse
bears a figure of an eagle in full fight.
wings extended, and the inscriptions
United States of America and "E Plur-
ibus Unum.''
Both the half dollar and the quarter
bear the phrase. I'm God We Trust"
The design of the dime is simple. Lib
erty with a winged cap is shown on the
fore side and an the reverse is a design
Of a bundle of rods and a battle ak,
symbolical of unity. wherein lies the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-30
HOUSE NOW CONSIDERING
NAVY APPROPRIATION BILL
Measure, Taken Up Despite General
Holiday, May Come to
Vote Friday.

Despite tho general holiday. the
House of Representatives today went
to work with a vim on the naval ap-
Precipitation bill. the leaders determined
to finish the measure by Friday. The
bill was taken up today under the Ave
minute rule. Chairman Padgett of the
naval affairs committee making efforts
to reduce discussion to a minimum and
accomplish as much as possible before
adjournment. The fight on the build
ing program is not expected today. but
probably the republicans will endeavor
to increase the bill SO as to provide
for eight capital ships at some time to-
morrow.
Representative Kitchin's promised
speech in favor of the bill was a fea-
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TO HOLD A SPELLING BEE,
Catholic Parochial School Will Con
test Tomorrow Nirht.

A public spelling contest between the
Catholic parochial schools Of Washing
ton is to be held at Gonzaga College
Hall. As 1 street northwest. tomorrow
evening at 8 o'clock.
The following schools will partici-
pate in the contest: St. Aloysius. St.
Patrick's, St. Dominic, st. Benedict
of Brookland, d. c.; ST. Teresa's of
Anacostia, D. c.: st. Joseph's. st. AIMS,
Holy Trinity, Immaculate Conception,
st. Peters and eighth grade of St.
Vincent's Academy.
Leo F. Dore, professor at George
town University. will announce the
words. Rev. Duarte. 8. j.. vice presi-
dent Of Gonzaga College will act as
referee. Rev. Mr.. Her1og, s. j.; Rev.
Mr.. Gallagher 6. j.. and Rev. Mr.. Mac
terson. s. j., professors at Georgetown
University. will act - Judges.
The winner of the contest will re-
esivs $40 in gold. ths second best IS
in gold. An elaborate program Of mu.
stc has been prepared.