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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29
SWEDEN MAY Be DRAWN INTO THE WAR
BUTDENMARK WILL KEEP OUT : germany
WILL GET SUPPLIES DESPITE BLOCKADE

LONDON, JAM 26--War rumblngs may disturb Sweden
Denmark going of the Both Germany and
England her to stay according to officials here The
Germans will considerable quantity Of supplies through
Denmark despite the British blockade England gets
stores of foodstufs from the Danes.
RUBBER FORBIDDEN
THE HAGUE JAN ga royal decree has been issued for
bidding the future expectation of rubber It's is to cut off
ports Germany Great Britain will recprocae by ordering
further interference with shipments of rubber to Holland
FERDINAND AGAIN HONORED.
AMSTERDAM, Jan. 26-Czar Ferdinand who recently
appointed field marshal the by the Kaiser
awarded the Field arshas Baton by Emperor Franz
Josef, of Austria.
AFFAIRS SERIOUS.
Reports here indicate serious state of affairs at Athens M
Gournaris will probably succeed NJ Scoulads premier.
HELD FIRST SESSION
STOCKHOLM Jan. 26The Ford permanent tribunal,
several of its members held its first formal session today
announced that the commission will first study the
Of the enable better understanding of the proposals.
OPPOSITION TO CONSUMPTION.
BRISTOL, Eng. JAM 26-Srong opposition to the govern
ment conscrpon bill reported by the delegates the
of the Labor Conference here today Today conference
the most important the history unionsm hot debate
the form that the opposition CONSUMPTION should
take.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29
TODAY'S WORK IN
CIRCUIT COURT
Petit Jury Reports But Is Excused
Until Friday Morning--orders
Entered

The petit jury reported for duty
Wednesday morning in circuit courr.
but as no trials were ready II was
excused until Friday morning.
It was believed that the cases of
Lee NJ Bender VS.. H. c. Brooks ana
others would be tried. but at the last
moment they were dismissed by or
der OF the court on the motions OF
the respective parties, each OF the
parties to pay their own costs This
was an action for amount due Ben.
der for the erection OF the building
OF the Interstate Evaporating Com
pany, and the case of Hallauer ana
others against Lee M. Bender invoI-
wing an action for damages for
amount paid injured parties on ac.
count of the alleged faulty construc-
tion or the building.
The following cases were continu-
ed on motion of the defendants: Har-
old Russler. grand larceny: Frank
Wild, prohibition; Minor Asberry and
Jerry Harden. felonious assault, ana
G. G. Grove, non-support.
State VS.. j. NJ McGruder. clarg-
ed with bigamy, arraigned and plead
ed not guilty. trial set for a future
day of the term
State VS.. Bear Gregory, indicted
for robbTng John Linfield. State de-
elined to further prosecute.
ID. c. Seibert VS.. City Of Martins
burg, order fling amended declara-
ton and demurrer of the plaintiff
thereto, continued for argument on
the demurrer
w. S. Snyder etc. VS.. George M
Miller and others. in chancery. order
filing the report of bonded special
commissioner, w. O. Kilmer and con-
frming the various distribution made
by him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29

(Briggs) was attacked by Lutman
and tried to make his escape. but be-
fore he could reach the front door of
the restaurant he was overtaken by
LHtman who overpowered him, throw
ing him to the floor. We learn that
Briggs gave bond in the above men
toned sum.
Win Second Game.
The Berkeley Eurekas won their
second game Saturday night from the
Keyser props by score of 33 to 20.
We wish to congratulate tht Eurekas
on their good playing, giving them
credit for good work, as they are only
amateurs of few months. Thursday
night they viii play the Keyser Col
legians. said to be the best team in
the state.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29
.SUpT. c. ". CROWELL
ANNOUNCES DATES
County Official Makes Known Dates
for Both uupiis and Teachers
Informal Examinations.

County superintendent OF Schools
|C. w. crowell, was here today from
IIedgesville. and announced the fol.
lowing dates for the informal exan'in.
atoms: Test for elementary. renew
al and primary diplomas. open to all
pupils of the eighth grade throughout
the county. March 1917; May 1919;
test for teachers. elementary. renew
al and primary, April 6-7, and tests
for teachers, renewal, elementary, pri-
mary, high school supervision and spe-
cial certificates, June IL. and July
21-22
The first examination will likely be
held in Superintendent Crowell's Of
flee. The ones in the late summer.
Will, Of course, be held IN the High
school.
All teachers who win take part in
these examinations are requested to
notify the superintendent. and they
are also requested to make known
how many of their pupils intend to en-
ter. This is done to make .vOper
preparations for the accommodating
of the entrants.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29
NAMED
AT Y. N. c. A. meeting
Prominent Men to Take Active Part
Ia the Local AsSer iation's~
Affatrs.

The first meeting OF the board OF di
rectors during the year was held last
night at the Y. Nj G. A. The meeting
proved to be a very enthusiastic one
everyone taking some active part. and
with such men as we're appointed on
the committees. 1t looks as though a
prosperous year Is in store for the
association.
The following committees were ap.
pointed:
Finance Edward Ratledge, w. w
Trout, Leon Fl. Ware, E. f. Willard
r. L. Dunn
Religious York &C. G. Grove. Rev
q. c. Smith, Lee NJ. Bender, Jasper
Il. Graves.
Physical Experimentation Fl. Mar
tin. Taylor H. Jefferson, o. l.. Snyder
Leon Fl Ware. Edgar NJ. Ashcom.
Special Work William Peery, Jas
G. Bowers, A. M. Staubly, l.. Dew
Gerhardt. August Zimmerman.
Membership w. Trout, r.. G.
Henshaw, L. II. Thompson, DIR. II. G.
Tonkin, w. w Downey, Cleveland NJ
Seibert. DR.. f. II. Btner, George s
Martin
Educational % l.. Snyder, w. H.
Thomas, G. P. Grimsley. l.. Vernon
Brown.
Boys Department-Wil Grimes
Roy w. Hollis, Roy Harrison. Frank
Keedy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29
THE SECOND DAY OF FARMERS WEEK IN
JEFFERSON DRAWS BIG CR ID TOHEAR
DISCUSSIONS o. .lNA!P 70 Ant SUBJECTS

Tuesday. the second day of Farm
ers Week al shepherd College.
brought together a big crowd OF farm.
ers from the good old county OF JEFF
ferson. and these were Joined by a
liberal attendance OF farmers from
the eastern section OF Berkeley coun-
~, Notwithstanding the Extension
School for Farmers being conducted
In Berkeley county al Bunker Hin,
which Is naturally drawing good
crowd from the more convenient ter
ritory.
Men TO the number OF almost one
hundred remained through the day TO
hear the strong talks and good ad-
vice along the lines Of farming and
the betterment Of all conditions. and
n class of eighty-one IL the. result.
Just think Of this number of busy
farmers from this section with the
winter work on doing this the ex-
ample could not be better under any
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29
.BERNSTORFF SAYS LUS|TAN|A AFFAIR
is PRACTICALLY SETTLED : QUESTION
NOW IS THAT OF THE PHYSIOLOGY

WASHINGTON, Jan. Germany squarely opposed
to the United States the vital points of the Lusitana negoa
TONS This has fatty rejected unsatisfactory
the phraseoogy of the settlement the terms suggested by
Ambassador Bernsor The envoy hopes he will be able
to find concessions which the two countries The
negotiations have developed into battle of phraseoog between
Ambassador Bernstorff and Secretary Lansing.
SETTLED SAYS BERNSTORFF.
Following conference with Secretary Lansing Ambassador
Bernsto declared that the Luana practically settled
except for few words 1t considered that the
bassador towards assuring this
equivocal dsavowa of the sinking.
ENGLAND REPLIES.
England has made tentative reply to the American
protesting the seizure of mail between America
trial countries The state department plans make the American
note and reply public Friday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29
BAR TANNED INTO
NECK CAUSES DEATH
G. w. Mcdonald Dies In Hospital Fol
lowing injury in Cumberland
Shops.

G. w. Mcdonald, AZ years old. a
machinist at the Baltimore and Ohio
shops, Cumberland, died Tuesday even.
ing at the Allegany hospital there fol
lowing injuries received while at
work Tuesday morning. Mr. MELON.
aid was working on Baltimore and
Ohio engine No. 1885 when the acct.
dent happened which led to his death.
Hs was trying to- force the cross
heal back with an iron bar when the
engine took steam causing the p.s,
ton rod to plunge forward. which fare
led the bar some distance into his
neck. The sudden blow threw the
man several feet up the track where
me fell unconscious to the ground. lie
was carried to the emergency hos
pital at the Baltimore and Ohio T. M
&c A, where Drs. George l.. Broad
|rup, E. ]. Stewart and c. F. w Boys
rendered first aid and had aim remoy,
led to the Allegany hospital.
He windpipe had been severed by
the blow and 1t was necessary to in
sert silver tube in his thorax. His
body was removed from the Allegany
hospital to the Stein morgue where
ii was prepared for burial. He is sur
yiyed by his wife and three small
children residing at log Laing avenue
Cumberland
Mr. Mcdonald formerly resided in
this city, being employed by the b
& O. He is son of Mr.. and Mrs
Isaac B. Mcdonald, OF East Burke
street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29

circumstances, and the effect more
powerful
NJ W. Fulton, a prominent fruit
grower. Of Cherry Run. discussed
-orcharding," applying all his ex.
periences and suggestions in local
way Other than this the regular pro-
gram was carried out, and as on Mon
day. Dr. Baer and Prof Yoke each
gave valeable talks savor,ng both os
the technical and practical nature.
Thursday Nat r Frame ~ announced
for special subject and the regular
program for Thursday follows:
10 a. m Swine breeding ana
Feeding" Prof Yoke
II a M THE Quality OF Bus.
ness Prof. Johnson.
LIE p. M" Forage Crops for
Farm Animals" Yoke.
2.15 p. m."The Economical Use
OF Labor''--prof. Johnson.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29
HOW BERKELEY AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES
BECAME A PART OF WEST VIRGINIA

vember I'd following, Jefferson coun-
ty was made part Of the new state.
Virginia Institutes Suit.
On December Sth, 1865. the Virginia
assembly, sitting at Richmond. re-
pealed the act of 1863, by which the
counties in question were transferred
to West Virginia. Then the author
titles OF that state appealed to the
seth congress, and March I'd, 1866,
that body passed an act declaring
these counties to be subject to the
jurisdiction Of the new state the
same as il theyehad been a part of II
at the time Of its formation. Virginia
then brought suit against West Vir-
ginia i'm the Supreme Court OF the
United States for the recovery of the
counties. The case was argued at
the December term of that tribunal in
1866, but no decision was reached,
and 1t was not again called until De-
cember, 1870, when it was heard a
second time and decision rendered
in favor OF he defendant West yir-
ginia three OF the judges Of the
court dissenting. Thus was deter
mined the area and boundaries OF
the new state as they have since
existed.
Berkeley was represented in the
Clarksburg and Wheeling conven-
lions. but jefferson was not.--Dditor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29
EXTENSION SCHOOL
FULL OF INTEREST
Enrolment Today Two More Thar
Yesterday--Fine Addresses by
Prominent Men.

The second day of the Extension
school at Bunker Hill showed an m
roollment of 20. gain of over yes
terday. Prof r. J. Jeffreys gave the
first talk of the day on The Care
of Young Orchards in which he
brought out many useful suggestions
He also gave a demonstration, which
attracted considerable attention
among the orchardists.
II. J. Campbell, who gave such ex
cellent talks yesterday. discussed
pastures and the care of meadows
showing why the farmers give more
attention to both II they expect theii
stock to be well cared for. feat
ure of the sessions is the interest
shown by the farmers who keep the
speakers busy answering questions.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29
A. ]. BRIGGS HELD
For GRAND Jury
Fighters Arrested and Given Hearing
Yesterday Morning--One Held
In $500 Bond

BERKELEY SPRINGS, w. Va, Jan.
PISA bloody fight took place Sunday
night in the Bridge" cafe, between
A. ]. Briggs and Walter Lutman. A
warrant was sworn out for Briggs and
he was given hearing Monday morn
ing. the charge being assault with in
tent to kill. Several witnesses were
examined. and it being a state case.
Briggs was held In $500 bond for the
grand jury at the January term OF cir
cult court
In the melee Lutman received two
scalp wounds. besides an ugly cut
over the left eye. which, according TO
his evidence was caused by an Ice
pick in the hands of Briggs. Accord
Ing to Mr.. Briggs evidence in the case
the trouble started between Lntman
and another party and when ne
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING
OF THE GLEE CLUB
Was Held Last Night at the Y. M. C..
A. and Holding OF Concert
Discussed.

A very enthusiastic meeting OF the
Glee Club was held last night AT the
x. IL. G. A. with q fairsized attend
ance. The meeting was for the pus-
pose OF making preparations to give
concert in the Central Opera House in
tha near future, and while no date has
oeen set, those In charge are figuring
on March 10.
The affair il under the direction OF
pr, q. B, Geyer. Joseph Hobbs IL Sec
rotary and treasurer and y. NJ. ASH
com, business manager.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29
MACHINES COLLIDE
NEAR BIG SPRINGS
DarkesyilIe Men In Motorcycle Acct
dent Tuesday Evening--one
Badly Hurt.

Between $50 and 8 O'clock Tues
day evening the motorcycles OF Q. III.
Kilmer and Halle Chapman. both OF
Darkesvlle, collided near the Big
Springs. Mr.. kilmer was returning
from the West quarry. where he Is
employed, and Mr. Chapman was COM
ing to the city. Neither having their
lamps lighted, they were unable to
prevent the collision.
Mr.. kilmer sustained broken fin
ger on his right hand, his right leg
was badly bruised and his face cnt in
several places. His machine was prac-
tfcally destroyed. Mr.. Chapman es.
capped injury, and continued his trip
to the city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29
Or Woods.

The many friends Of the Rev. DR..
r NJ Woods. OF South Queen street.
will regret to learn that his condition
is not improved He failed to rest
well last night Because OF his Illness
there will be no service at the Pres.
byterian church Sunday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29
BENEFIT DANCE FOR
SUFFERING EUROPEANS

Tomorrow night at Katz's Hall from
8 to IL o" ok. benefit dance for
the suffering Jews of the European
countries will be given. and all are
cordially invited to come and EMO,
this pleasure and at the same time
contribute TO most worthy cause.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29
DROWNED IN POTOMAC
RIVER At HANCOCK
Man BY Name of StotIer Is Supposed
to Have Committed suicide Last
Niuht.

Last night shortly after o'clock
a man by the name of Stotler, well
known about Hancock. is supposed
to have stood on the big iron bridge
over the Potomac river, which di-
vides Maryland from West Virginia,
and Hancock from Brosius, and plung.
ed into the river. drowning himself
While the full particulars of the
case are lacking. 1t is reported that
the man had been drinking intoxi
cants. The report also says that the
man fell from the bridge, but this
is next to impossible as 1t is too well
protected by large iron bars.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29
Have Returned Home.

Mrs. Thomas Bluett. of Morristown,
N j.. Mrs. William Murray, Of Phila-
delphia, and Charles See. OF Washing
ton, have returned to their homes at
ter attending the funeral Of their
mother. Mrs. Amanda G. See
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29

The secretary has a list OF ten boys
who desire membership, but who are
not in financial way to do so. Who
will come to the rescue? The price
for a membership for boy OF from
ii to Is years OF age, is $3.50 for q
year, $500 for six months; SOC for
one month, or l21ac for one week. DO
a good deed and help q worthy cause
along.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29
Is Critically III.

Word has been received here by
relatives of the illness Of Mrs. Susan
Shipe, who is now in Winchester
hospital. Mrs. Shipe is well known
here, having several times visited her
nephew, w. H. Rudy, of South Queen
street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29
Winchester Visitors.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Diver, OF
winchester, were in the city today
and called upon several friends. Mrs.
Diver before marriage was Miss Alice
Hoffman. former superintendent OF
nurses at the City hospital.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29
viii Roll Charles Town.

The Monarch Juniors will journey
in automobiles to Charles Town Fri
day night and roll the best team of
that town a duckpin match. Several
fans will accompany the locals to
cheer them along
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29
Attendlna Meeting.

James Z. Burkholder left this morn
ing for Parkersburg to attend spe-
cial meeting of the board of directors
OF the Knights OF Pythias, which
meets there tomorrow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29

Berkeley and Jefferson counties
were not included in West Virginia
at the time of its admission into the
Union. On January s1st, 1863. the
Assembly, under the Recognized
Government. passed an act for Berke-
ley. and on the ensuing 4th OF March
for Jefferson. providing that elections
be held in each and, il majority OF
the votes cast be in favor OF becom-
ing part of West Virginia, then the
chief executive OF the Reorganized
Government should certify the result
to the governor Of West Virginia.
This was done. and August 5th, 1868,
the legislature of West Virginia pass
ed an act admitting Berkeley county,
and By similar enactment on No
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29
Markets.

The following prices are quoted by
local markets: Corn, CSC; wheat,
s135.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-01-29
Jan. 20. 1916.

Editor The World:
What can you tell me OF the an
nexafion OF Berkeley and Jefferson
counties. of Virginia to West Vir-
ginia. / understand that these two
counties were not represented at the
clarksburg and Wheeling conventions
but remained part of Virginia UNI
til after the WAR"
Any information in regard to this
subject will be greatly appreciated
by.
A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-28

submit the plans and specifications for
the work planned. The fees for the
permit will be at the rate Of 10 cents
per cubic contents Of the building.
This will mean that most people who
build residences will pay the minimum
fee Of one dollar for the permit. We
hope to nave everything ready so that
we will be able to handle the business
with dispatch. Blanks for use in the
department. are now in the hands of the
printers and we will be ready to take
applications for permits just the min
ute that the Office is formally opened !"
Inspector Williams feels that the
new department. will mean much for
the safeguarding of building interests
in Kenosha and that it will result in
much better grade of buildings going
up. He asserts that in all the cities
where the building codes have been en-
forced impartially that they have
proven their value and that impartial
enforcement Of these codes have re-
moved all of the objections.
The local department has been as
sured hearty cooperation from contrac-
tors in the city as the most ardent
supporters of the plan to have proper
inspections were found in the ranks of
the men who have charge of building
operations. 1t is certain that the vari-
Gus trade organizations will also CO.
operate to see that the ordinance is en-
forced to the letter. The new inspec-
tors named by the Common Council
have been given to understand that
there is to be no half enforcement of
the ordinance.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-12-28

The Macomber and Whyte Rope
Company is entertaining twenty sales
men from all over the country who
have contributed to the record business
of the company during the year just
closing, gathered in Chicago today for
the opening Of three days sales con-
ference. They came bringing reports
of prosperous business conditions in all
parts of the country and declaring that
the coming year is going to bring bust
ness which will be even greater than
that of the last twelve months. All of
the officials of the company in Kenosha
were in Chicago to attend the opening
session of the annual sales conference
today and the conference Will continue
in Chicago and in Kenosha until Friday
evening. Today the sessions Of the
statesmen were held at the clubhouse of
the Chicago Automobile Club. After
the morning session a luncheon was
served at the clubhouse and this even
ing dinner will be served. This even
ing the members of the party will at
tend theatre party after which there
will be might in the trenches at
one of the big restaurants in Chicago.
Thursday is going to be Kenosha dag
and early tomorrow morning the mem
bers of the sales force will come to
KenOsha for an inspection Of the plant.
This will be followed by a luncheon at
the Hotel haywood and in the after
neon a sales conference will be held at
the offies of the company at Ropeville.
In the evening President George Stuart
Whyte will entertain at dinner at the
Hotel haywood in honor of the visit
ing statesmen and the heads of the de-
partments at the plant. Covers will be
laid for fifty guests.
Friday morning the conference will
be resumed at the Chicago Athletic
Club in Chicago and luncheon and din
ner will be served there. Friday after
noon a special car will be provided to
take the entire Office force and the
foremen and heads of departments
from Kenosha to Chicago and the CON
Guiding dinner of the gathering will be
held at the Chicago Athletic Club on
Friday evening. This will be one of
the most notable social functions of the
year at the club.
The year has been the most prosper
GUS in the history Of the Macomber and
Whyte Company and many new ave-
nues of business have been opened. It
is certain that the output of the Keno
sha plant will be greatly increased dur
ing the coming year.