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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-10
Huge Piles OF CorpSes Lett Re
fore French Trenches.
RUSSIANS DEFEAT TURKS
Battle For Trebizond, On Black
Sea, Begun-German Sub
marines Sink Five More
Ships In Terrifying Campaign
tey international News service.)

fBy international News SerVice.)
Paris. April l0.-Fierce German
attacks against the French positions
on Dead Mans Hill were renewed dur
ing the night, and the Germans oc-
cupied 500 yards of the French
trenches. ii was officially announced
today. Huge piles OF corpses on the
front northwest Of Verdun and west
OF the Mouse testify TO the frightful-
ness OF the German losses The fer
oeity of the attacks around Hill 304
and Dead Mans I'm was only equal
led by the gallantry OF the French
defenders The text OF the official
statement follows:
West of the Meuse the lombard
ment continued violently during the
night. An attack Of the enemy yes
terday afternoon against lie Mort
Homme, and which was repilsed with
heavy losses TO the Germans. enabled
the Germans to penetrate into our
advanced trenches on a 5e0-yard front
on Hill .J5. Va took leo prisoners.
East of the Mouse there was sho
conflict during the night in Fontaine
st. Martin wood. We made progress
in the enemy's communicating trench
es south of the village Of Douaumont.
In the Woevre region villages at the
haiuhtc hon.
barded. 1t is ~ known that April
In the Verdun region was marked by
the first great attempt OF a general
offensive on the part of the enemy
on front of more than u miles. Our
adversaries, without obtaining any
results to compare with the effort put
forth, suffered terrible losses
Fighting For Turkish Port.
Petrograd. April 10-The battle for
the possession of Trebizond, the great
Turkish port on the Black Sea, has
begun, and the opening fight has term
mated successfully for the Russians
The attempts OF the Turks to drive
the Russians from their positions 10
miles from Trebizond resulted in
heavy losses for the Turks. Rein
forcements have been received by the
Turks, and it is evident that des
perate defense OF the city has been
planned The Turks have 10000
troops under German officers. Great
quantities of ammunition. guns and
aeroplanes have been sent to Trebz-
ond. Grand Duke Nicholas is direct
ing in person the advance of the
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-10
Rmnsey-P0wev Go. Suit
Is Held Ovey TO Nav IS

The suit Of George A. Rumsey. Car
roll Rumsey and Eugene Rumsey. OF
Philadelphia, against tho reorganlza.
ton committee Of the Martinaburg
Power Company, which was instItut.
cd In the Federal Court here TO per-
nit the plaintiffs 70 Withdraw their
stock from the poo" formed by the
committee on reorganization. was
suspended Saturday afternoon at
O'Clock BY Judge Dayton. and Will be
resumed at special term 10 be held
IN Philllppi on Thursday. May 25--
unless the parties TO the suit should
reach an agreement outside Of court
before that time.
It was found impossible 10 com.
pIete the evidence before time for
the adjournment Of the court and in
this emergency Judge Dayton did the
uozt best thing. All tho witnesses
had been examined except the expert
for the defense, who came here from
New York Saturday afternoon. but
had no time 10 examine the papers.
and those Witnesses who will be ex.
amiaed in rebuttal by the plaintiffs
counsel.
Among tho witnesses For tho de-
fendant company who were examined
Saturday afternoon were Or. S. y.
Myers, the president; w II Polling
heavy stockhoder; B y. Myers,
and q. L. Coblentz. the latter tho rep
reaeutatiye Of the Hagergtown-Fred.
erlck trolley company whose plan OF
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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-10
HON. M. p. SHAWKEY
BELONGS TO CHAPTER
Of Good Neighbor Society At
Hooge St. School.

It is net generally known that Hon.
NJ. p. Shawkey, state superintendent
of public schools. is a member of
Hooge St Chapter Of the Good Neigh
Dor Society, which means that he is
directly interested in the playground
of that section. Recently little Miss
Ruth Johnson, daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. James H. Johnson, Of North
Second street, a pupil at the Hooge-
St School. wrote Mr.. Shawkey a let
ter. In reply the child received an in
teresting communication from that
gentleman, with one dollar which Ell.
abled him to become enrolled as a
member OF the chapter
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-10
GIRLS WANTED

A wonderful opportunity
for girls of this and neigh
boring towns to earn good
wages. The work is light
and clean. VIII pay good
wages while learning, with
assurance Of largely increas-
ed paw after experience is
gained. This is an opportun-
ity worth investigating. APP
ply to Martinsburg Manu-
featuring Company, Thorn
wood Hall. As lip If
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-10
PRIMARY ELECTION
VERY TAME AFFAIR
Only Few Voters Are Express
ina Their Preferences.

The primary election for the nom
nation of Republican and Democrat
ic municipal candidates. who will be
voted for at the election May ., is
being held throughout the city today
and Judging from the vote polled this
morning, there will be no reason for
the election officials to work over
time receive and counting the bal
lots. The polls viii close this even
ing at $50 o'clock the official hour
for the sun to set.
As there are no contests in the
first, second, third and FIFTH yards.
the voters are paying but scant at
tcnGon 10 the primary election, TAX
ing The position that as the candi.
dates viii be nominated anyway,
there is no necessity for them 10 ex
press a preference. The single con
test is in the fourth ward, whore Mr.
wilhelm and Mr.. Cline are opposing
candidates for the Republican nomi
nation for council.
With the exception Of the high
school, the election did not interrupt
the school session today The high
school closed down, but the High
street and Hooge street schools con
tinued as usual. so far as the election
was concerned One room at the
Hooge street school held no session
but that was because Of the absence
OF the teacher
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-10
DEMOCRATS SELECT
KEYSER DELEGATES
Also Name Election Commits
SionerS Saturday.

Saturday afternoon al an enthusi
astic meeting of the Berkeley Coun-
ty Democratic Committee ard other
members Of that party held in the
offices Of Assistant Prosecuting Attor
ney E L. Luttrell at the Court House.
delegates we're selected to attend the
Congressional convention next Wed
neaday in Keyser and election com
missioners named for the various dis
tricts The county is entitled to 20
votes in the convention that will
nominate a candidate to succeed the
late W. G. Brown for his unexpired
term. but by resolution passed sixty
delegates were selected and any Dem
ocrat who wishes to attend the con-
vention can do 50 with ali the priv
ileges of . delegate, only the pro
rata vote being cast By Berkeley
county. At the Keyser meeting the
chief address will be BY Congress
man Ezekial s. Gambler, of Mississ-
ippi, a close friend Of the late Con
gresham Brown Senator ". z. Chill
ton and Congressman N. NJ Nally
would have been present, but have
a previous engagement in Charleston
at home coming celebration The
list Of delegates selected includes
the following
J. W. B Evans, Chas. Pitzer Rob
ert sherrard, Alexander Stillwell.
Geo. DeHaven, Harry Stewart Chas.
seibert, Edward Rausch. Fred a.
Kimer Fred Payne, Geo. D. Pitzer,
Harry Bryarly, Clyde c. Borum. Rus
sell sperow. slemmons Flagg, E. y.
zeilor, Clarence Kilmer, Chas ]
Grabill D. o Bartles, G y. Butts,
D. p. Frye " R Lewis. John D.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-10
NEW PASTOR MAKES
EXCELLENT IMPRESSION
Rev. R. L. Wright breaches
First Sermons In Town.

Rev. II L. Wright the new pastor
OF FRS NJ. T. Church, who succeeds
Rev. 3. w. Meeks, assigned by the
recent Baltimore Conference to st
Marks Church, Forrest Park, Md,
preached Sunday at his new charge
DR. Wright made an excellent i'm
preston on two large congregations
Sunday morning and night, He also
addressed the Sunday school and
spoke at the Epworth League. At
these four services the new pastor
and his flock became well acquainted
and il is confidently believed that
the church will continue to show
progress.
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Says There Will Be No Let-up
In Americans Efforts.
VILLA is NOW IN DURANGO
Is Trying TO Arouse Outlaws Of
That Section Against Pursu-
ers-Carranza Said to Be
Aiding Americans.
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(By international News Service.)
San Antonio, April 19.--General
Funston today declared that not
chance exists of the American troops
being withdrawn from Mexico. He
mnde this comment when told OF the
report that Carranzistn leaders de-
elared villa had escaped into Duron.
20, and the American forces would
therefore have to leave tho country.
Funston snid the hunt would eontin.
ne. Latest 0dylees said that Colonel
Dodd and Colonel Bond were pushing
southward. and thnt the advanced
American cavalry had already pass
ed Carral.
No Let-up In Effort
Washington, April f0.-Tho Amer
lean troops are today reported to be
making Il sharp effort TO prevent the
junction of the forces Of villa and
Ganuto Reyes. Tho latter With 1000
well-armed men, is reported moving
northward from Torreon Meanwhile
officials here refuse To discuss the
American forces. other than 10 as
sert that the effort TO capture or Kill
Villa is being pressed 10 the utmost.
There IL great anxiety In army cir
eles over the position OF the columns
OF Colonel nodd and Colonel Bond.
because OF reports OF EFFORT TO cut
their lines Of communication. The
civilian chiefs of the war department
and officials of the state department
say anxiety is not Justified. Both
Secretary Lansing and Secretary
Bakor have accepted at its face value
tho explanation Of Corranza officials
that they ere moving troops into
Northern Mexico to prevent villa
getting through the cordos place TO
intercept him
Villa In Durango
III Paso, April 10. Mexican re-
ports reaching the border asserted
that villa had escaped from Chihua-
hua and crossed the line into Duran
go, his native state through which
his courIers have been galloping for
several days calling upon the OUTLAW
bands Of that section to join villa
and fight the Americana According
range state line wax the limit OF pur-
suit Of the Americans. They declared
the withdrawal OF tho American
troops may be expected within a few
days. A censored dispatch from the
American expedition. says that Con
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-10
NO more BOUNTIES
PAID BY The STATE

Belington, April S.-The amount
of money raised by the sale Of Hun.
ers' licenses during the year 1916
was $9,42lo0 Ten per cent of this
amount or $9i2l0 was available for
paying boanties for killing predatory
birds and animals during the pres
ent year. as provided by Section 5Oa
Chapter II Of the Acts of the LegIs-
latnre of 1915
This fund being exhausted, no
more boanties will be paid for ami
mails and binds killed during the
present year.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-10
DYNAMITlNG RIVER
FOR THEIR BODIES

NJ. J. R. Poland, Of West Burke
street, has returned from Washing
ton, where ne went to confer with
relatives regarding the sad death OF
DR.. and Mrs. z. L. Supplee, Of City
Point Va. who we're drowned last
week in the James river. en- route
from Richmond TO City Point in a
canoe Non traces Of the obdy had
been found and the Dupont powder
people, with whom Dr. Supplee was
associated, will dynamite the river
today in an effort to recover the bod
les DR.. Supplee is a gradson OF Mr..
T. A. Supplee. Of West King street.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-10
ATTEMPT TO DERAII-
MUNITIONS TRAIN

(By international News serVice.)
Wilmington, Del. April 10.-Two
Baltimore and Ohio employees are an
der surveillance today owing to at.
tempts on Saturday TO wreck a train
carrying munitions Of war nanufactur
ed for he allies While RUM g 81
miles an hour, the train known 4s the
Wells Fargo express, struck an open
switch On the outskirts Of Whining
ton. The train was not thrown from
the track. An investigation showed
that the lock had been opened with
pick.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-10
SITUATION NOW
SWINGING TOWARD CLIMAX
Secretary Lansing Also Receives Communications From Germany
Which Are Believed to Be An Official Denial That Submarine
Commanders Had Been Given Secret nstructionsPreS-
ident Is Ill and Unable to Confer With His Advisers
(By international News serVice.)

(By international News service)
Washington, April 10-President
Wilson vas unable today to hold any
extended conferences with his advls-
crs on the international situation.
He was confined to his room by a
severe cold. col L. NJ House, who
is the presidents guest was the
only one who could tall % him.
Secretary Lansing announced this
afternoon that he had received Il pre-
liminary report from Ambassador
Gerard. at Berlin. explaining that he
had been handed the German reply
in the Sussex case. at Berlin,
and would forward 1t as soon as it
could be coded Tho secretary de-
elned to say further than that the
Gerard statement showed that Ger
many VAS also outlining her position
in connection with the other inquir
les made about other steamers. The
secretary incidentally remarked that
he had received several reports from
Ambassador Gerard during the past
few days but that mono OF them
would be made public at this time
It Is believed that these reports had
10 do with the denial that Germany
had issued secret orders to subma-
rine commanders.
German Ambassador Sees Lansing.
Ambassador Won Bernstorff request
ed and was granted a conference with
Secretary Lansing this afternoon, and
it is believed that the Sussex case
was under discussion. The Secretary
refused to discuss the meeting IT
WAS thought that the German ambas-
sador might deliver certain PROPOSE.
tions bearing on the submarine sit.
uation
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-10
FROM
AFRICA WILL SPEAK

Announcement vas made today
that Rev. Mr Crane, a missionary
from Africa, and one % the leading
speakers and missionaries TO visit
Winchester Presbytery, win take the
place Of ReY. Or. Williams On The
program Wednesday at the annual
sion Of Winchester Presbyter!aL
which will convene Tuesday evening
in Gerrardstown
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-10

Funston Declares Hunt
For Villa Viii G0 On
MORE TROOPS FOR MEXICO
fev wlro to Tho JournaD

(By wirc to Tho JournaD
lei paso. Texas, April l0-A
civilian who arrived here from
Columbus reported that addition
al troops were being hurried
south into Mexico from tho base
MS rapidly as they can be pro-
yided with transportation aud
equipment. Local officials in El
Paso made representation to the
military authorities, and two In
fantry hattalions were sent from
Fort Bliss to act as reserves
to the patrols who are on guard
every night in the principal
streets here.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-10
Germans Striking Hard
At French Veyduu Line
FRENCH EVAcUATE SALIENT
by wire 20 The Journsl)

(Sy VII 10 the journal
Paris, April l0.-The French
evacuated the Bethineourt sail
ent Saturday night and the Ger
mans Sunday attacked with
great violence their new line
from Avoeourt to Cumieres, but
were repulsed with sanguinary
losses. Only at one point north
east OF Avocourt, did the Ger
mans succeed in entering the
French trenches. and from this
position they were Immediately
elected through counter attack,
according 10 the French official
communication :.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-10
YEGGMEN BLOW SAFE
AND MAKE GOOD HAUL
IN lnternationaf NeMs serviee. }

By International News serVice.)
Syracuse. n. Y, April lo-The safe
in The postoffice at Savannah, a ell
lage west Of here. vas blown By
yeggmen early TO-DAY A large sum
Of money and many stamps were So
cured
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-10
HELP WANTED

Wanted - Several girls
over 10 years of age. APP
ply at interviewer Mills.
2 16 1p tt
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-10
MR., JONES' SISTER
DIES IN FREDERICK CO.

Word vas receiFe- this afternoon
of the death Of Mrs Annie j Du
dolph, wife Of M A. 6. Rudolph,
who passed away At O'Clock at her
home about two miles south Of Win
chester aged RI Years. Death was
due 10 heart trouble. The funeral
will take place Wednesday, arrange
ments being announced later, and the
burial viii he made in Mt Hebron
Cemetery. winchester. Mrs. Rudolph
is survived by her husband, two chill
dren. Mrs. Jacon Crisman. Of Barry
onsville Va NJ taylor ". Ru-
dolph. at home; .dree brothers, Mr..
W L. Jones. OF Maninsburg; James
H. Jones. Of Frederick county; Al
bert Jones. Of seattle. Washington.
and two sisters. Misses Laura and
Alice Jones.
Robert 2 Dickey
Robert b. Dicket aged 81 years.
died at his home IN Harpers Ferry
Saturday night after a lingering ILL
ness. Surviving him are on son,
Raymond B. DicBay an attorney in
Washington; one daughter at home.
and one sister Mr.. Dickey was
yardmaster and AGENT at sand
Hook for the Baltimore and ONO
Railway for a number Of years. In
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-10

Miss Octayia Mason, Of West
King street, has been vitng in Pet
ersburg, w Va
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-10

Messrs. VI. c. woodward and c. y.
Perryman, Of Baltimore spent Sun
day In Martinsburg.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-10
ORCHESTRA DANCE

Thornwood, Thursday eve. Adm csc.
10 Up At
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The Journal-absolutely fair.
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Robert g. Dickey

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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-02
THE RIDICULOUS LAND BOARD.

Yesterdays action of the state land board is but
other instance of the in which that body succeeds
in making itself ridiculous.
Since when did that board conceive the idea that had
any right to nterrogate the Capital News about any
thing? Does believe it establish censorship over
any other means! The state land board has ursdc-
ton whatever this paper, has it right to in
errogae it concerning anything whatever that may APP
pear in its columns Neither has any single member of
that board
That board and the morning mouthpece Of the ma
ly are attempting to clear Republican skirts of ire
mendousy bad situation disclosed by the Capital News in
article relative to loans Of school funds published in the
issue of February 81 The usual tactics pursued by
denying something that said In the article
objected to Governor Alexander not quoted at all and
effort made to repeat statement that he is al
legged to have made yet effort made to make it appear
the story false because the governor perhaps, said
he had nothing to do with it, which, of course the truth
The story published by the Capital News had to do
with record facts which cannot be disputed It showed
the deporabe condition of some old political loans made
by former land boards and disclosed that the state will be
compelled to advance thousands of dollars of in
order to prevent the land taken security from going
tax sale 1t closed by expressing confidence that Gov
ernor Alexander would not permit the state to lose for
want OF the funds to advance for this purpose
provided he became convinced the land is worth the
money. Doubtless it is this expression of confidence,
which, by the way, Is confidence that exists the state
over III the governor alone and not IN the land board
whole that is the real for complaint the part of
the majority of that board which would much prefer
embarass the than to attend to its duties
lessy, frankly and sensbly
The Capital News of course will not be interrogated
by the state land board
So far as the governors private secretary is concerned
he is probably able to take of himself having in the
past demonstrated some capabilities along that line
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-02
THE CAR SHORTAGE.

The west and middle west beginning to feel the eff
fecs of the shortage due to congestion Of freight
eastern terminals and dating far back last October
1t is stated authortatvey that February II the net
shortage OF box 81 49, On January IA it was
only 2331O and February II, year ago. was $780, This
difference in figures shows the remarkable increase in rail
way business within twelve months Several weeks ago
traffic officials said that unless the railroads could free
some Of their equipment tied up Atlantic and gulf
terminals they would be unable to grain coal and
flour from districts in the middle west member of the
Illinois public utility commission and official of the
Illinois Grain Dealers association have gone to Wash
ngton to place the before the interstate commerce
commission. 1t is said that Approximately $4,000 cars
must be provided for the movement of corn in Illinois
alone within the next thirty days.
Early IN 1907 the carriers similarly embarrassed
and at that time there such export traffic It
simply matter OF internal commerce. which the railways
being lncompetey equipped unable to handle prop
erly The trouble was then, now, really concern
ing an extraordinary press Of business Thousands of
freight being held in the east to the detrment
the west and recently the middle west s alarm
Middle western roads explain that they unable to get
back their equipment. The Illinois Central has 5000
lost cars somewhere in the east Of the 10000 Burng-
ton $500 off the companys lines The Pennsyl-
vania alone is using 1000 Burlington cars.
American railroads have scientifically handled
their Favored shippers is charged are permitted
to for days at time for storage purposes I'm
der existing arrangements railroad may use another
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-02

would enjoy her stay with them. Al
together the first meal went off very
we'll.
II am glad / have my lessons as an
excuse for not sticking around, said
Marian, dropping into slang.
So it happened that Ortrude and
Adelaide Blakely were left alone to
plan the pleasures of the coming
month. They stroled out to seat
under the big maple in the side yard
directly under Marian's window. That
young lady seated with elbows on
desk and a geometry spread out be-
fore her making a half-hearted at
tempt to get her lesson. The blur of
voices floated up to her. Suddenly
she head Adelaide $say in great ex-
element:
Not real party, all for me? l
never had such a thing done in my
the papers. But" her voice died
away.
But WHAT" asked Ortrude.
Il would shame you you who have
everything lovely to wear. l have
nothing you would not blush to see
me in. Marian was leaning toward
the open WINDOW TO near Inc reply.
Never you fear about that. | will
see that you have something suitable
to wear. The girls here do not dress
much. Marian has nothing but the
simplest things. But / want you to
make an impression" Ortrude was
evidently enjoying the role of lady
| bountiful.
| We are not near enough alike in
| size for me to wear your clothes,
! objected Adelaide
I'VE can have something of mine
altered, perhaps, or | will make some
arrangement. Leave that to me-" float
ed sweetly up to the listening girl.
| Then it flashed over Marian that was
eavesdropping and she rose and moved
about the room to recall her pres
encc to the two women below, The
voices dropped to whisper and they
soon rose and returned to the porch.
| Cro be continued.)