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WEATHER.

Rain tonight. probably turning into
snow Tomorrow generally fair; much
colder with cold wave; strong north
west winds.
Temperature for the past twenty-four
hours: Highest, so. at Las am. today;
lowest. 81 at 4 pm. yesterday.
Full report on page 49,
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swor. Net Circulation. Month of December.
1915. Daily Average. s++ols sunday. ss,osz-
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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-20
Won sERNSToRFF ANXIOUS q

= Washington, April 20.-Count :
Won Bernstroff. the German Am :
bassador sent TO Berlin last
night a long dispatch interpret =
ing the situation in Washington
and making certain recommends
tons. He is understood to have
advised his government that he
believed the United States meant
Just what il said in its submarine
note and that something would
have to be done quickly il friend
ly relations We're to continue
The Ambassador himself, havn2
read the address of The President
and the note said
- can make no comment eitn- =
er upon the address or upon the
communication which has been :
sent to my government -
The count appeared anxious. =
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-20
JUNIORS HOME GETS
THE FINISHING TOUCH
And Preparations Are ConClud-
inq For the HouSeWarming.

The finishing touches have been
completed this week Of tHe new home
of Martinsburg Council, No 80. Jun
ior Order United American Mechan.
les. in the Stewart building. North
Queen street. the program Of dcdi-
cation is about finished in detail, and
same viii be published tomorrow.
In their new home the Juniors have
much to be gratihed with, as it is
the largest and most commodious
lodge room in this city The room
has been newly papered painted.
new electric lights installed new fur
nishines and entire now equipment
added, ana the boys arc eager to get
to work to add more new members
to the already large number, the larg-
est OF any secret orders in Martins
burg
The members are working for the
500 mark. and have nearly reached
it, and at the first meeting in the new
home on Monday night it is expected
that large number 81 now applica-
tons viii be presented At the meet
ing Monday night the degree team
VIII be- taught the lessons in Virtue,
Liberty and Patriotism II is expected
that record crowd will be in attend
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-20
LABELLED LIQUOR
FOR PERSONAL USE
Can Be Transported On High
ways, Says State Court.

Charleston. April 20-Six opinions
were handed down by the Supreme
Court of Appeals Wednesday morn
ing. the decisions in three of them
Frederick J. Emsweller against John
b. Wallace ct al, State against Fred
erick ] Emsweller and State against
Joseph J. jenkins, handed down by
Judge Poffenbarger.
All three cases are from Monon-
gala county and are the outcome of
seizures of liquor which it was alleg-
ed was being brought into the state
in violation OF the law In the first
case, the decision of the lower court
was reversed and judgment awarded
here; the second was dismissed; and
tho third reversed and remanded
In effect the opinion Of the court is
that search warrant must specif-
cally designate the particular house,
building or place which is to be
searched, and describes what consti-
tutes a valid search warrant; that a
warrant charging the sale, possession
or storage Of liquor does not charge
the person in custody Of such liquors
with having such liquors unlawfully.
or with any other offense under the
statute and that the acts Of 1919 and
1915 do not make it unlawful for any
person to transport along any high
way, to his home for his own use, any
greater quantity Of liquor than two
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-20
CLASS CONFIRMED
AT CHRIST REFORMED
And Special Services Are Being
Held By Rev. Mr.. Gluck.

Confirmation services was held in
Christ Reformed Church last night.
class of % persons was received
fpy the solemn rite OF confirmation.
lThere were also additions by pro-
fession of faith and l by letter max
hing 81 in all There was especial
music by the male quartet.
Service Preparatory 10 the Lords
Supper will be held this evening at
(7.45 o'clock. At this service the story
of the institution OF the Lords Sup
per will be read.
] on Friday evening at rs O'Clock
,the Good Friday service will be held.
lat this service the story OF the cru
7cifxion will be read. There viii be
special music at this service All
persons are cordially invited TO at
rtend these services Rev A NJ.
,hiluck, pastor.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-20
SEES MARKET
EASTER SPECIALS

Fresh Fish
Split Shad 50 and 60 seh. Her
ring 25c doz.. Suckers 25c. Blue
Pike zoe Id, Oysters. ndards zoe
qt. Clans zoe doz
Vegetables.
Tomatoes &c each, 9 FIR toe; pep
pers , for 10c Onions bunch,
Texas Onions Sc ID. Mushrooms soc
lb, Kale -0c pix, spinara zoe PIX
New Cabbage 4c lb, Egg Plant s and
Zoe each Parsley and l9c bunch,
Cucumbers 10c each, Calery 1oc
bunch. Asparagus 40c bur 20c half
punches; Sweet Potatoes Zoe PIX
Beets Sc bunch. Lettuce l- ID.
Flowers.
Hyactaths &c and 20s p Plenty
Of carnations, all colors sc doz.
Fruit
Grape Fruit 3 and for -jc, Oranges
30c and Csc doz.. Tangerines tZc doz-
SEES MARKET
4 20 Up q Both Phones.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-20
FRENCH SOLDIERS
TAKE OFFENSIVE
Capture Redoubt, Trenches and
200 German Prisoners.
GERMANS LOSE $4,000 MEN
In One Week s Fighting For
Verdun, Is French Claim
British Cabinet Crisis Pass
es-Turks Killing Greeks.

lBy International News Service.)
Paris, April 20.-French troops have
taken the offensive on the east bank
| Of the Mouse in the second battle Of
kNerdun. The French statement this
AFTERNOON announced that success
|ful French attack was carried ont in
|fhe region OF yaux, the assaulting
Force capturing redoubt and some
new German trenches. Two hundred
German prisoners were taken by the
French.
The artillery duel on the west bank
bf the Mouse continued during the
night The French attack at Vaux
was preceded by a terrific lombard
ment by the French, the Germans be
Ing driven into subterranean refugees.
! Germans Lost Heavily.
The Germans lost heavily, as in all
the fighting that has marked the sec
bEd conflict for Verdun. 1t is esti-
mated that last week 10000 Germans
fell near the Meuse
Cabinet Crisis Is Past.
London, April 20.-It was Official
w announced today that the recruit
ing crisis had been settled, and that
Ihere will be no designations from the
ahipat, The meeting of the cabinet
tasted two hours.
Turks Massacre Greeks.
Salonika. April 20.-Greek residents
of Turkey are being massacred by
Wholesale, according to reports at the
Miles headquarters today. The popu-
lace is being melted by the Turkish
huth\-ities. Four hundred Greeks
hre said to have been killed and 300
wounded in Adrianople April II. Bull
karian troops are said u have par
&icipated in the massacre, Many
Greeks are also said to have been
slain at Constantinople.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-20
MRS. GALLAHER WILL
LIVE IN HYNDMAN, PA.

Mrs. Anna Z Gallaher who has
been residing at Ito South Maple
avenue for years. and one Of the best
known octigenarlans Of Martinsburs
Iefr today ter Hyndman. Pa. where
She viii take charge OF the house
hold affairs OF her son. Rev. E E
Gallaher. minister Of Baltimore
Conference, NJ f. Church. She viii
be Joined in The next few days by
Miss Mildred Shaull who maker her
home with Mrs. Gallaher
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-20
THIEF LEFT TRAIL
OF BLOOD BEHIND

The efty Hospital aulhoritiea were
Notified this morning 20 be on the
watch should wounded nan apply
for treatment Last night a thief
broke into a building at the PITTS
bureh Limestone plant near he river.
and was discovered and fred at Al
though ne escaped the fellow LEFT 4
trail Of blood that could be traced
for some distance and it was belize
ed his morning that hc hid headed
for Martinsburg Tho man may have
been fatally wounded and died 10
oue secluded spot
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-20
BRING YOUR PROGRAM
BEFORE FRIDAY. a P. NJ.

In order to have no misunderatand-
ing regarding the publication Of
Easter Sunday programs those wish,
ing such published mus have their
copy ar the Journal oaica before !
O'Clock Friday afternoon. After that
hour no promise can Be made as 10
pr.ntlns a program in Saturdays is
sue The regular church notices must
b. SEM in By the minister not later
than o'clock Saturday morning. or
position and publication will not be
promised.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-20
DAMAGE SUIT IS Up
IN CIRCUIT COURT
Jury Takes Up Trial Of Shick-
les Against Fletcher.
CASES ARE SET FOR TRIAL
Hearing of Six Young Men
Mixed Up In Aubrecht Scan
dial Scheduled To Be Taken
Up Monday of Next Week.

This morning the damage suit of
J. II. Shickles against =. X. Fletcher
was taken up in Circuit Court before
Judge Woods and n jury composed Of
T. Hardwood. ]. w Copenhaver. j.
w Walters, A. +. Bentz, S. S. Cline,
Harry Catrow. William Thatcher, II.
G Bowen and M. l.. Brown.
The plaintiff alleged that his auto
mobile was damaged to the extent OF
$2755 in n collision with n team driv-
en- by the defendant. and that the ac-
eident was caused by the careless
driving of the defendant.
The plaintiff was represented by
the firm of Downey & Henson. smile
the defendant was represented by At
torney J. Il Clifford
The Jury returned verdict in fav-
or of Mr. shickles for SIS damages.
Mechanos' Lien Sustained.
Today Judge Woods handed down
his decision on the commissioners
report in the mechanics lien suit of
Contractor Lee M BENDER against
William Keller. Judge Woods Bus-
tanned the mechanics lien in this In
stance, and It is accepted by the law
yers that he will very likely sustain
the other liens on the Keller prop.
erty.
Jury Says Guilty.
The trial of Mrs Maggie Sullivan,
an appeal from police court. In
which the. defendant was charged
with using profane language, resulted
in a verdict of guilty the jury reach.
ing this conclusion late yesterday aft
ernoon
Chemical Suit Ended.
The suit of the Lebanon Chemical
Company against J. L. Hackey, in
yolying about $l8 on an account, was
submitted to Judge Woods After
hearing the evidence the Judge took
the case under advisement, and will
hand down his decision later.
hubrecht Cases Monday.
Part Of the criminal docket was set
for hearing Monday Of next week,
April "a, the following trials being
announced for that day:
Tho appeal eases Of the six young
men mixed up in the Esther Aubrecht
scandal brought up from Justice
Lloyd's court.
NJ. A. snapp. accused Of shooting
his wife with intent to kill
Charles Cox, indicted for passing
worthless check.
The remainder Of the criminal
docket will be fixed for trial in a day
or two.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-20
TWO YOUTHS DROWN
IN POTOMAC RIVER
Bechtol Boys Lose Lives When
Boat CapSized.
OLDER BOY DIES A HERO
Sons of Mrs. John Bechtol, of
Sir John Run-Family For
merly Lived In This City.
OLDER BOY DIES A HERO

William and Jack Bechtpl, aged
twelve and seven years, respectively
living at Sir Johns Run. w, Va lit
tie village across the river from Han
cock. are lying somewhere Il the bot
tom of the Potomac near Hancock.
William, the older brothef died a
hero. while trying TO save his young
er brother. The accident occurred at
40 o'clock. yesterday afternoon and
up until a late hour last night their
bodies had not been recovered
The two boys. the last OF a family
Of six and the only means of support
for their mother, Mrs. Mary Beebtol,
were great fayorites among the quiet
people OF the little hamlet situated
along the river They were dear To
the heart Of the little mother who
has passed through many hardships
within the last two years. Two years
ago the family of eight was a happy
one. Then the father died and the
first sorrow they had known came
upon them. -Four more children toll
lowed. leaving the two boys alone
with their mother The youths were
inseparable, and what William would
do. Jack was always sure to follow.
Yesterday morning Mrs. Bechtol
left her home for Berkeley Springs,
where she attended the funeral OF a
neirhbor. Then shortly after dinner,
George Woiford, an aged fisherman,
residing in that neighborhood and a
great favorlte with the two boys
asked them if they would like to 70
fishing with him. "A IS he nature OF
the boys, they at once hurried for
their fishing tackle and @as soon off
for the river They met the old FISH
erman and jumped in the boat beside
him
The Potomac at this point is very
deep and swift, and it was especially
so yesterday on account Of heavy
rains near the source They anchored
the boat near the middle of the stream
and cast their lines into the water.
They had been fishing some time and
it is understood had drawn in their
lines preparatory to returning home,
when something struck the boat and
caused it to capsizo
All three were thrown into the wa
ter William. the Older Of the two
boys was Il good swimmar while his
brother who is but seven could not
swim. According to the tatements
OF Wolford the older Bcchtol had
started 10 strike out for shore. but
remembered his brotbcr and turned
back. Just as the little fellow was
going under the second time, VII
Liam grabbed his brothe coat and
again struck out tor shore But he
could not make it as tta water was
toe swift Rather than drop his bro
theirs limp form and Try o save his
own life. he stuck RICH By the side
Of Jack. The two sank t5zether arm
in arm. according to Arthur Perry a
resident OF that section no witnes-
sed the accident and Who hurried to
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-20
President Is Hopeful
Of Avoiding 4 Break


(By International News Service)
Washington, April Despite the
admitted gravity of the international
situation, sources close to President
Wilson today were hopeful that a
diplomatic break between America
and Germany with its consequent dan.
ger of war. will be avoided, The Ber-
lin foreign office, the president has
been assured, is utterly opposed to
an open break. if it can be prevented.
Submarine Campaign A Failure
Some of the leading officials there
are understood to have prepared
statements for submission to the
kaiser and chancellor. citing the sta.
tisties of the submarine campaign
for the past Is months, to show that
only per cent of the allied ship.
ping has suffered. This gain is de-
olared to have been more offset by
the loss of German submarines
Source Of Report A Mystery
Just what was the source of this
report was impossible OF determine
ton. II was widely circulated in the
senate and house by administration
leaders. but none would say where
the information came from There
was no Disgusting the fact that the
information was considered reliable
and thar il materially relieved the
tension
To Be No Clubbing.
Ambassador Won Bernstorff confer
red with Secretary Lansing at length
today. While the primary subject
was the arrest of Wolf Won Eigel, and
the demand that he be released the
submarine situation was also discus
sed. II is understood that the ques-
ton was asked Secretary Lansing
whether a duplication OF the Medit-
erranean situation would satisfy this
country but the secretary informed
the German ambassador that there
could be no discussion of this ques-
ton until Germany had agreed to
the American note.
Eyes OF America On Germany
Washington, April 20.-The eyes Of
America were turned toward Ger
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GERMANS CAPTURE QUARRY

London. April 20.- The Ger
mans near Haudremont north
east of Nerdun, in a bayonet at
: tack. in which heavy casualties
were inflicted on the French.
have captured stone quarry, q
around which they gained foot
$ ing Monday There has been con
siderable artillery activity west
Of the Mouse on ITill 30i and the
French first lines between Dead
+. Man Hill and Cumieres. At lies
= Esparages southeast of Nerdun,
the Germans. after three attacks,
. entered French trenches on
. front of about 200 Yards, but We're
. Immediately expelled from them,
= suffering serious losses Along
= the remainder of the front the
fighting was OF only minor
: character during the night
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FLOWERS ARE HERE

The Flower Committee Of the
tone Home Easter sale announces
he arrival of their potted, blooming
lants, which will be on sale all day
friday, at the E + Willard store
DOM formerly old Casiuo)
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-20
MISS KISTLER HAS
A PAINFUL ACCIDENT

About i1so o'clock this morning.
Miss Mabel lisller superintendent Of
nurses at the City Hospital acci-
dentally 1el through a Tentilator
shaft al the hospital, going from the
first door TO the basement The
young lady sustained a sprained ankle
ana some painful bruisez. but its not
seriously hurt She was also greatly
shocked
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CONTINUED ON PAGE FIvE)
GETS ARTIFICIAL LIMB

car Foreman John W Howard of
the local Baltimore and Ohio yards.
was in Washington Wednesday with
his little son. John s, who was
was equipped with an artificial leg,
having LOST a limb on the rails some
months ago The boy greatly pleas
ed with his artificial limb, went
back to his home in Piedmont
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-20
W WASHINGTON HEARS BERLIN WOULD AVOID BREAK
Forces "Wm'kine lime;
UifhdyuzvQI Looked For

(By international News Servieel
Washington, April ga dis.
patch from army officials at San
Antonio this afternoon stated
that a dispatch from General Per
shina told of the Ambushinq of
detachment of American troops
in the vicinity of Bataceva. No
details were given out by the
war department, but il 81 under.
stood that carranxistas took
part in the fighting.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-20

Washington, April 20-The admin
istration today was marking time"
on the Mexican situation. and it
seemed unlikely that any definite
move would be made until report
was received from General Scott, chief
of the army staff lie is now en- route
to Fort sam Houston for a conference
with General Funston, AS his com
mission from Secretary Baker per
mits him to cross the border to size
up the situation. II is not probable
that he will be back in Washington
for 10 days or two weeks
No Reply to Carranxa,
Meanwhile. it was stated at the
state department that no reply had
been made to Carranza's demand re-
gardlng the withdrawal of the Amer
lean expedition Senior Arredondo's
call at the state department develop
ed little on the question now pending.
Secretary Baker said today that it
was possible that most Of the Amcri-
can forces in Mexico were at a stand
still because OF the necessity for
shoeing both horses and mon. Re
cent reports from General Pershing
stated that the feet Of the horses
were in bad condition, 1t is believ-
ed that the question of now troops
for the border, to take the place Of
the 1900 men sent to Pershing, viii
be settled after General Scott reach
es the border.
Withdrawal Is Expected.
ri Paso. April 20 That the Amer
lean troops in Mexico will mark
time for the next few days was the
view of officials here today. At the
end Of that time the withdrawal Of
the troops will be probably ordered.
Fear that longer delay of the Ameri-
can authorities will result in further
friction was openly expressed at the
quarters of General Gaylra, but it was
stated that precautions have been
taken to prevent further clashes like
that at Parral The demand Of Car
rama for the Withdrawal Of the Amer
lean forces will be pressed, It being
stated that the demand was not en-
tirclv for home consumptioa
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-20
MINERS TAKE VOTE

The official vote Of the miners on
the question Of acceptance Of a con
tract between the operators OF Cabin
Creek and the mine workers organ
ization OF West Virginia by the
United Mine Workers has been TAX
en- and shows that there were 665 II
for acceptance and $50 against
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-20
Mr.. RosEY AFFLICTED

Mr.. Oscar Robey of North Queen
treet, who has been suffering with
mystifying affliction of his teeth
md jaws, fails to gain any relief and
is the intention this afternoon TO
crate and remove some Of his
III
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-20
WIFE OUT or HOSPITAL

Fireman f T. AyIor left this morn
.ag for Cumberland and viii bring
back Mrs Aylor Who recently Left
the AueganY hospital Of that city,
They will reside az 313 Eas KING
street
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-20
NICOTINE 40.

spray your fruit trees for Green
Aphis, Apple Red Bug and Pear
Psylla with Nicotine 40 Write or
phone your orders to the
MARTINsBURG FRUIT Elk.
4 10 Up St
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-20
HELP WANTED

Wanted - Several girls
over 16 years of age. Ap-
ply at interviewer Mills.
Is 1p Il
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-20
SCHILLER GIVES CLUES
TO ALLEGED PLOTS
tsy International News Service

10y International News service.l
Wilmington, Del April 20.-Ernest
Schiller. the pirate sentenced to life
at atlanta today fur
nished the government secret service
with valuable clues regarding alleged
German plots in this country.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-20
DANCE TONIGHT.

The Emergency Club will hold
dance at Thoruwood Hall tonight from
9 to II.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-20

For Good Friday breakfast Gye|
your order early
SCHNEIDER S BAKERY
Both Phones Prompt Delivery
1p 1t z.
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ORCHESTRA DANCE

s4Thornwood. Thursday eve. Adm. 25c.
a4 II 1p At
"a ,.--
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EASTER CARDS &c Doz. AND We.
The finest line Of Easter Baskets
in the city at r. II. BAKERS. North
Martinsburg. 4 20 Up Il
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ORCHESTRA DANCE

rhornwood tonight. Adm. 25o tp1t
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The JournaI-absoluteIy fair.
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CcoNTMUED on PAGE SIX
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PARSONS GRAND MASTER

CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO
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WEATHER

Partly cloudy tonight and Friday;
moderate temperature.
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Jury Says Guilty.

Tho Trial of Mrs. Maggle Sullivan.
an appeal from police court. In
which the. defendant was charged
with using profane language, resulted
in verdict of guilty, the jury reach
ing this conclusion late yesterday aft,