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Arizona republican., 1916-02-11
GARRISON QUITS THE CABINET
 BECAUSE CONTINENTAL ARMY
 PLAN IS NOT FULLY SUPPORTED

Secretary of War Resigns Because President Wilson Would Not "Irrevocably' Support Continental Army Plan and Because He Opposes Administrations Pro gram of Setting Definite Time for Philippine Inde pendence Assistant Secretary Breckenridge Also Re signs as Mark of Loyalty to His Chief-Both Reslgna tions Are Accepted and President Will Assume Charge of Administrations National Defense Plans i'll Congress No Successor Selected But Major General Hugh l. Scott Automatically Becomes Secretary of War Ad Interim
Arizona republican., 1916-02-11

into it subsidy clause and a time limit on government operation of mer- chantmen is the big issue on the meas ure which was put up to the merchant marine committee of the house today at the opening hearing on the pro posed legislation.
 Representing opposite views were Secretary Redfield of the department of commerce. who endorsed the meas ure as Introduced, and w. H. Douglas. chairman of the merchant marine com mittee of the United States chamber "f commerce. Who insisted that the country wanted private lines subsidized rather than government operation of shipping.
 MT Redfield told the committee the need for an American merchant ma rine never had been SC great as now. that foreign companies were discrim- mating against American merchants. both hy increasing rates and refusing to handle their goods. He urged es- peciallN that the bill should be en- acted into law speedily so that con i tracts for ships to he bought with the proposed appropriation might be let as; . quickly as possible. At best. under the present conditions. he said, it was doubtful if any new vessels could te : obtained before the end of 19l7
 MT. Douglas declared there was a deep-rooted feeling against the gov ernment entering the shipping husi- ness, but that q subsidy and suhvon-
 ton plan would have the hearty sup port and cooperation of shippers and would result in an immediate reStora-
 ton of the American flag to the sea~
 He suggested a time limit of five years on government operations on any ships
 to he bought
Arizona republican., 1916-02-11

lt k known that one of SrrrctarN Garr.>ou'- principal reasons for his contention that only federal cool.- mental army. instead Of rcor-auizcd Rational Guard. could he the main military dependence of the nation was his belief that some day the nited states mi2ht be called upon to defend tur Monroe doctrine. and hl that event be forcsuW that the National Guard mieht uut be available for use outside ui the United States bcforc a dccl;tga- tiYu If war.
 Upon the contention on the one hand that th. continental army. or ulimate- ly universal service. Vas the nation uuly reliance. and the position on the other. that ao llso coald bo cutoIae'i upon congress. President Wilson .riI his secretary If war par5od official company.
 Mir Garrt+ou's rrsl4aajiou was a complete surprise lo official Washing tol He made uo personal cNplana tion several hours before tue off ciM announcement he had boarded train with his wife, for New York. and word had been passed at the depart mcnt that he had gone for an indefi- mite stay.
 Tie acute differences of opinion which led to the break began early in tLc year when opposition to the conti- mental army plan began developing in congress. rher" had been indefinite rumore of the possibility of the srcre- tary of war leaviu2 the cabinet, b;u they never were couuteuanccd in off cial quarters.
 The secretary everywhere WAS re- eurded as one of the strong men "t the. administration. upon whom the president leaned in the difficult sitjta lions, both domestic and international which haze marked his administration
 The circumstances which led up to the reSiGHation are detailed in the sec retary's correspondence with the presi- dent which was made public tonight by the White House. The president, thc letters disclose believes that tho training. organization and control of Q military reserve should be under i'm mediate federal direction, but is not "iirevocahly CT doematically commit ted to any one plan" He wrote Mir Garrison that he could not force any specific plan on congress, and added "I must welcome frank intcrchans, of views and a patient and thorough comparison of all the methods pro posed for obtaining the objects We al have in vicW'
 Alr Garrison's contentious that onl, the plans of the war department coul, be considered seemed to the president
Arizona republican., 1916-02-11
SONS BAD HEALTH
 CAUSED SUICIDE
Republican A. p. Leased wirel

PANURA. Ia~ Feb. lo. Funeral services for M M. Reynolds, Veteran banker who committed suicide We'd nesday evening" viii likely he held at 10 o'clock sunday morning. Arthur Reynolds, Chicago banker and a brother and A. M. Reynolds of Cedar Rapids, son of the suicide, are here arranging for the funeral Both de- clared today that Gespondency over his own ill helth and that of his brother George NJ. Reynolds of Chi ca2o was he cause for the suicide
Arizona republican., 1916-02-11
REFUSES T0 DISCUSS AFFAIR
 REFERS AL T0 WASHINGTON

department Were tAe three men most
 frequently mentioned in connection
 with the vacancy. | was indicated that Mir Wi!son
 would make an appointment as soon as possible lie is said to desire if possl-
 hle man already familiar with the general details of the military situation of the nation in order that the national defense plans may be carried forward without delay.
Arizona republican., 1916-02-11
lRcpubHcan A. p, Leased wireI

NEW YORK Feb. l0.-Lindley M. Garrison refused absolutely to discuss his resignation as secretary of war upon his arrival here from Washington al o'clock tonight He declared all Information regarding his retirement must come from Washington.
 Asked if he had any comment to make upon the retirement of his as sistaut Henry C. Breckenridge, MT. Garrison replied.
 MT Breckenridge will have to speak 1 for himself. l have troubles enough ] of my own"
 WAsHlNGTON, Feb. To- several members of President Wilson's official family and administration leaders in congress were being talked of tonight as possible successors to Lindley NJ. i Garrison as secretary of war. Swaser Shcriey, chairman of the house fortifi- cations subcommittee; Secretary Lane of the interior department, and Assist % ant Secretary Roosevelt of the navy
Arizona republican., 1916-02-11

I'FV!907U'TN'I' ~ - Nra9VU W "VI
 WASHINGTON. Feh. Whether the administration ship purchase biu shah stand as drawn or have written
Arizona republican., 1916-02-11
SUBSIDY CLAUSE IF SHIP BILL
 |S HANGING IN BALANCE

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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-15

The meeting at Cwan Pond Friday
night Of the Good Roads Association
of OpeQuon District was well attend
cd and those present heard very
instructive talk by Mr. z l. Miller
assistant to State Highway Engineer
\. D Williams. Nj Miller gave ex-
pert advice as to road building and
discussed the feasibility OF various
bond issues, the State Road Bureau
advocating the serial bond issue as
thSleast expensive Mr. Miller can
rot understand why Berkeley county,
with splendid limestone right 81
hand. does not have the best county
roads in the State His remarks
were listened to with interest.
The most important transaction
last night was the decision for an in
crease of % cents in the road levy
and the county court win be asked
to place such proposition on the
ticket in Opequon district when the
Congressional election will be held
on May 9. Reports were made by
various members and the meeting
adjourned to meet next at Fairview
school house ON the night of April IS.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-15
HAD ANOTHER FINE
REHEARSAL LAST NIGHT

The rehearsal for The Princess
Bonnie last night at the Y " c A.
was one OF The best ever held. and
with a few more the opera will be in
shape TO be produced Director Ger
hardt is determined that this opera
will be given without hitch, and
the fact that the dates are nearly a
month off vet. insures every perform
or being perfect in their parts The
dancers being taught by Miss Alice
Shoemaker are learning the artistic
movements with precision ard the
production is sure to play to capac-
itv houses both nights
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-15
Stage Set In Washington For Termination OF German Submarine Controversy
Hon NJ Bowers OF Natnbg Nominated For Congress This
GERMANY MUST YIELD
OR BREAK WILL COME
TO PREPARE BEDLIN NOTE

Washington, April l5.-The
cabinet decided that the charac-
ter and scope of the new note to
. Germany should be agreed upon
between the White House. the
state department and congress
: sional leaders. It is believed
Senator Stone and Representa-
tive Flood, ehairmen Of the sen.
ate and house foreign relations
committees, viii be summoned
> to the White House this after.
= noon after President Wilson and
Secretary Lansing have consid.
cred the alfdaYits and special
reports which arrived yesterday
ON the steamer 81 Paul This
evidence which relates 10 the
easc ot The SUSSEX. Will be sub
mitjed 10 Mesrs. Stone and
. Flood. 10 obtain their opinion rs
= to It's value as evidence that the
$ Sussex was attacked BY sub
5 marine They VIII also be shown
all other evidence the govern.
q mont has in the Sussex case.
.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-15
BOY SCOUTS HELD
MEETING LAST NIGHT

The regular meeting Of the Boy
Scouts was held last night at the Y.
NJ G A. in charge of Scout Master
Standby and the bows are taking hold
of the movement with the proper
spirit the organization requires Scout
Master Staubly is busy selecting his
patrol leaders and intends TO appoint
only boys who intend to enter into
tho work as the laws laid down re-
qurcs Patrols will he organized from
all sections Of The city and in short
time the leaders VIII be announced
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-15
More Guns and Ammunition
Sent Across the Border.
WASHINGTON ANXIOUS
OVER DEVELOPMENTS
Carranzista Troops Said To Be
Massing Along Line of Amer
lean Communication Still
Pursuing Bandit Chief.
tey international News Service,

Washington. April l5 The Unit
ed States government Is very aeri.
ousIy concerned over the missing
OF Carranza troops along the line of
| General perBhing's communication
| in Mexico This feeling of unrest Ia
added TO by nn absolute fixture 10
get into touch with General Perah-
ing. who Ia ut the extreme front.
General fcrehing has not reported
in three days, and General Funston
seems TO be unable to get In touch
with him, Aviatora are trying to
reach him TO find out what Is the
matter. II In admitted ~ The White
House that The midnight conference
between The president and Secretary
Baker had TO do with the movement
of Carranza troops. Five thousand
welIarmed troops under General
Gomaz hive been moved to Chihua-
hua. where they are in position to
Ont off the Americans and this Is re-
garded rs an unfriendiy act. The
state department is nov seeking an
explanation of that move.
The tension over fthe Mexican
situation is growing today, and
trouble Is expected tomorrow, as
Sunday is a feast day in Mexico.
Despite the denial Of The officials Of
The receipt Of any report Of The Par.
ral attack It is believed hat the de-
NAL is of u diplomatic character A
lengthy report was made by General
Funston. which is believed 10 con-
tain All the information he has been
able TO secure The Mexican embas-
sy was today without any further adj
vices regarding the Parral incident,
but if was insisted there that border
reports that the American troops
had suffered severely in second
Gght at Paral could hardly be true.
Administration officials we're in
clincd TO believe today that much Of
The Carranza opposition to the
United States movement is influence
% by General Obregon. The Mexican
minister Of war lie is bitterly anti
American in feeling. and ever since
the troops crossed the border he has
insisted upon their recall.
Americans Now Prepared
III Pae4 huTU H. Rpnnrf9 nf an.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-15
Refusal of Kaiser Means the
Recall of Gerard.
COUNT Won BERMSTORFF
SENDS WORD TO BERLIN
Advises His Government That
German Reply Is Considered
Observation-Disclosures Wilson
Takes Final Stand.
(ey international News servicel

v,a,bi,,,,tor AMI, X Tbe staea
"'s 90 'o0'' ~ 'i's 49, nv W
of the controversy between the L MT
ed States and Germany over the il
Ieea1 attacks T., anbna1sne4 on nm
-, -.-.,. 9 -. ,.z.;.,.
spent iiouts so'ii5 ote' 'iie siiiu'ss
It's dealing with recent cases IN
which American rehts were yiolat-
ell re SEM fs.. r.aert n the mr. 81.
49, ~, ,a., ..az-.,.z-.,.,, -
'''e iieN 's' IN iio'e
Reports thai Ambassador Gerard
has already been notified 10 get the
affairs of his office in shape to leave
Berlin are said by officials 70 be
premature but his order VIII De
sent If Germany fails TO meet the
new note OF The nited states.
II is known here that the Berlin
foreign office is most anxious to pre-
vent any break because of the inau-
enee it will inevitably have upon
other neutral nations.
sernstorh ooV'ses Berlin
Count Won Bernstorff refused 10
discuss the outlook at all ana efad-
ed all questions concerning Inc mes
sages ne mas received from befllh
during the past few days. II IS known
that ne mas personally emphssIzea
10 ms government tae tacE that the
reply IN the sussex case is consider
ed here as eyasive' and IN every way
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-15
TROOPS ARE PREPARED
FOR ALL EMERGENCIES
TO TREAT WITH cARRANzA

Washington. April Is The .
United States is prepared to trent
. with Carranza. as proposed in :
his note of Thursday. for the .
withdrawal of American troops
from Mexico Pending the out
come OF the diplomatic neRotia- =
tions. however, the status of the .
expedition will remain unehang- .
cd and the pursuit Of villa con >
tinue. This WINS the situation as =
officially stated after President .
Wilson and his cabinet had con. e
sidered the new phases of the >
Mexican problem raised by Car
ranzas communication Secre- .
tary Lansing said he was pfepar- =
ed To take MP the matter but =
@ would not indicate when reply =
might b. sent Secretary Baker =
said no ncw orders had been sent -
10 Funston and that none were >
under contemplation Both Sec 3
3 rctarioa said there had been no =
change Ia the policy Of the ad. =
= miniatfMion =
.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-15
At Berkeley Springs Conven-
ton This Afternoon.
FOR SHORT TERM IN
THE u. S. CONGRESS
Selected On the First Ballot
Martinshurg Man Wins Sig
nal Honor-Republieans Are
Confident of Victory.

Especial dispatcls The JournaD
Berkeley sprind April IS ESQ
p. M3-Hon. oeo'ge NJ Bowers. of
martinebprg, was unanimously nom
mated on the first ballot in the Sec.
ond District Congregational conven-
ton here this afternoon, as the Re
publican candidate 70 succeed the
late W. G. Brown fer his unexpired
term. RE was placed in nomination
by J. O. Henson. Of Martinsburo.
Foreman and Vent we're the only
other nominees. When Mr. Bowers
appeared before the convention to
acknowledge the honor he was greeted
with applause and nade an inspiring
speech.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-15
MARTINSBURG is NOT
EVEN GIVEN A CHANCE

Several local people viii 90 to
Weverton tonight to catch the cheap
excursion over the Il. &. O, TO Now
Yorl, CITY The train leaves there
at 1870 o'clock tonight ana will leave
New York tomorrow evening AT 6 for
the return trip Fare $500 the round
trip Again Martinaburg fails to get
chance at the excursion For some
reason or other the T. & 0. does not
give this city an opportunity 70 show
whcther a crowd would 70 or not If
the & v r H. would make the aiart
the g. & 0 would follow
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-15
French Break Up An Attack
Against Their Key Position.
AMERICANS IN DANGER
ON TORPEDOED VESSEL
But Escape When Inverlyon Is
Sent to Bottom BY Subma-
rine-Woman In Berlin Tries
To XII Socialist Leader

by international News servce.1
Paris. April ia violent bonn
bardmeut OF dc French positions on
Hill 304, northwest of Verdun. fore
casting a renewal Of the infantry as
saults, was carried cut by the Ger
mans yesterday and last night The
French war office today stated that
the German artillery massed in the
region of Malaneourt kept up a ter.
rife cannoade The French replied
by turning their big guns against the
German positions at FORCES 4
mighty artillery duel thus developed
west Of the Meuse iwtb hundreds of
pieces engaged
The weather has cleared up open
ing the way for a resumption Of the
hard fighting on the Verduu front
The activities of the Germans iudi-
Gated that they intended to devote
their energies against the key posi-
items on Hill 304 before making any
further great effort en- the right bank
of the Mease with their infantry Tho
French official statement is as FOL.
lows
North Of Rove the enemy in at.
tempting TO reach cur trenches I'm the
Parvillers region, was dispersed BY
our fre There was no infantry ae-
ton last night in the entire yerdun
region. West of the Mouse there was
lively bombardment of our positions
between Atalancourt and Hill 304.
Our batteries were very active on
this part Of the front especially at
the crow woods. east Of the Meuse.
and in the Woevre region there was
an Intermittent bombardment
Americans Again In Danger.
/ Washington april 15-The state
department today received official
confirmation Of the sinking OF the
uaarmed bark lnyeriyen. on which
were two Americans eli tEe coast OF
Ireland. Both Americans were sa~
ed The following report was receive
cd from the American consul al
Queenstown
The Aberdeen bark iH9eriyon.
from Portland. Ore to Limerick was
sunk by gunfre April II 40 miles
west OF Valencia. Cnarmed No AZ
tempt TO escape. Fifteen minutes al
lowed to leave ship one boat Or Il
men. including Two Americans. saved.
Another boat no Americans. lost
Steamer Sunk BY Mine.
London April 1.-THE British
steamer Shenandoah has been sunk
by a mine, with the los sof TWO Nom
bers OF the crew She was vessel
Of 8S6 tons. and ahi!ed from Liver
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-15
GIRLS WANTED

A wonderful opportunity
for girls Of this and neigh
boring towns to earn good
wages. The work is light
and clean. Will pay good
wages while learning, with
assurance of largely increas-
ed pay after experience is
gained. This is an opportun-
ity worth Investigating. APP
ply to Martinsburg Manu-
featuring Company, Thorn
wood Hall. 4 5 Up If
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-15
CELEBRATE THEIR
SECOND ANNIVERSARY

Mr. and Mrs. John Weber former.
ly OF Long Island but now residing
on West King street Friday night
celebrated the second anniversary of
their wedding number of friends
were delightfully."- entertained by this
popular couple Nj Webher is the
Wen known organist at the Apollo
Theatre
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-15
R. ]. GORDON DIES
At HOME HERE Of
HEART TROUBLE
Was Veteran Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad Conductor.
MRS. WELLER SUCCUMBS
ON WINCHESTER AVENUE
Well Known Lady Expired Fri
day Afternoon and Will Be
Buried Sunday-Mr. Cor
don's Funeral Monday

hr Robert J Gordon for the past
! As years well known and respected
reaideni OF Martlnshure. and yter.
an Baltimore & Ohio conductor, died
this morning shortly after lo'clock
at his home. corner iliph and Liber
~ streets. death being due to heart
failure Mr Gordon had been in i'll
health for the past year, but II was
only recently that bis condition be
came serious. For some time past.
however members Of his family and
bis friends were apprehensive. and
The end was not unexpected
Mr. Gordon was aged So on April
q last and was born and reared in
IIarrisonbure, Va lie removed 10
/ Martinahufg in 1871, and had resid
ed here continuously since that time
Two years after removing to Mar
iinsbmg be entered The train service
Of the Baltimore e Ohio railroad.
and was . trustworthy and efficient
emplogc Of fhat road for - years.
h. Last = years OF that period be
ing conductor on the eecoud divis=
ION lie was capable and reliable
railroad man. and always enjoyed
the confidence ara estecm Of his SUI
peror officers and fellow worhmen.
~ retired ffom the railroad service
In 1901 10 resume his former occue
patton rs stone and brick mason.
and continued active work in this
line until year AGO. when illhealth
compelled nina TO in great measure
eife up his work
During his long residence hero Nh.
Gordon made many friends. ana be
was held in high regard by al for
his many Gne qualities as q man He
lived an upright Christian ufc
Ho is survived bg his widoa who
was Miss Alice S Hendrck, Of JET
ierson county. and three children
robert f Gordon, Wcsf Race street:
Mrs Ella seibert north High
street and X f. Gordon at home
He is also Hyived BY ono broth
Or and gu H. T. Gordon and
and Mr. Lucy couchman Of Fjrg.oa
ayenue.
Tho funeral ~iH he hold from the
holl4t Episcopal church ~ 2
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Wanted - Several girls
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Obequon District Vii
V0teAn Increased Lew

Mrs. Ella Watson returned 10
Fairmonf
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Berkeley Springs. tprf l. The in.
teresting town of berkeley Springs IS
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