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Evening journal., 1916-03-16
ENGLAND NOW Sees
HOPE Of early Peace
By Tne unllod Prese.

by The United Press
LONDON. March l6.-The rosigna-
ton of Grand Admiral Won Tirpitz
has Frightened the prospects for an
early peace several well informed
persons i'm close touch with British
officials declared today.
The London viewpoint is that Won
Tispa1's resignation is the first SCI.
we're defeat administered 20 the So
called -prussian militarism.' The tri-
umph OF the Bethmannl1ollweg
forces of Cancellation over the Won
Tirpiizites is expected TO be followed
by further victories over that element
IN lhc army which has haunted the
Deutschland Uber Allies banner
since the outbreak OF the war
Premier Asquth, the French and
Russian ministers, 81 was pointed out
have emphasized I'm an their speeches
ihaf the crushing of "prussian mili-
tarism.' Is the most important aim
OF the Allies and must necessarily
prccede any peace discussion Ter
rtodal claims. il IS realized. can be
adjusted by any board Of medlators
without insurmountablc difficulties,
but the elimination Of "prussian mili-
ttilirll NNNni hN NNilAlNlAHN ny NN'
German people themselves
II Is believed certain that Won Tir.
PITTS downfall viii be followed by a
large number of designations In the
marine department. lt Is believed
certain. too. that it will create great
dissatisfaction among active nava
officers. despite the Berlin ohicia
statement that no change in policies
viii result.
Officials we're divided between
speculation as 10 whether Zeppelin
raids on English towns Will De
abandoned. as the result Of the Won
Tirpitz resignation. and guessos as
10 IN probable effect on German
American relations.
Evening journal., 1916-03-16
Find LICATURES and
DRUG IN AN ALLEY

Walter Neissner. OF No. 9O4 Orange
street, found twenty-five cells Of sur
gical ligatures and a bottle of hy-
drochloride and one of atropin in
the alleyway leading to No. sos Or
ange street The police department
obtained the articles which are now
being held until claimed. 1t is
thought that some one might have
stolen the articles from a hospital OF
physicians Office, thinking they had
secured valuable instruments and be-
ing disappointed threw them away.
Inquiry at the city hospitals failed
to throw any light on the case, no
drugs being missed from the insti-
tutions.
Evening journal., 1916-03-16
STOCK MARKET
By Do United Pos.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, March l6 The stock
market had a lively opening today on
the strength of reports from Ncrdun
and Mexico. Mexican specialties were
strong, Mexican Petroleum opening at
ll2, up 2 is. SHELTERS, at lO3, was up
rs. Crucible led the war industrials in
the carly trading, selling up ! l2 at %
Baldwin, at ll2. was mp 5-S, and Amcri-
can Locomotive, at -, showed similar
gain. L. $. Steel was up 3-s at SO 5-s
Sales for the first hour were $4,000
shares.
Westinghouse became very active
after the initial trading and went al
most to the head of the active list. New
York Air Brake advanced two points.
Evening journal., 1916-03-16
r cls1 212 and "a
J1WeS /. lHauuIeT, Yves, Ninth
St Tele-
0darfoEer phones
~A e"1A 1203-2674,
DEATHS.
Georgianna Huber
John T.. Higgins.
Joshua Bowers.
Hfnroaraf Nar-'av

GeoTgianna Huber.
John 7. Higgins.
Joshua Bowers.
Margaret Narey.
HI BEii-In this city. on March 10, lol1i
Georcianua, wife of tho late Martin 4.
Huber. aged Ga years.
Relatives. friends, Naomi r. -. Lodge,
40. @. 1. o. o. Fa and Delaware Temple,
No. Z. pythian Sisters. are invited 20 attend
the funeral services at her late residence, NO.
9ss kirkwood street, on Saturday afternoon
March Is, az o'clock. Interment at River
view cemetery.
HUGGlNS-Near Newport. Del, OF March
"a. 1916 John II Huggins, aged u years.
Relatives and friends are invited 90 attend
iho funeral services az bis late residence
near Newport. on Friday afternoon, March
~. at O'Clock Iutcrment at 81. James
cemetery. Newport. Carriages viii meet car
leaving Wilmington at ~ 55 p. H..
BOWERS-In this city, on March a. 1910
foshna Bowers aged 60 years
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services 40 his. late resi-
deuce. no 5o7 stocckie street, on Friday
afternoon. March II. at o clock. Inter
ment az kirorVisw ccmctcrv
NARLEN--In fhis city. ON March T. 1910
Margaret wife of Edwurd Naricy
Funeral from her iatc residence, No. -bnl
Tatnar street on Friday morning, Marci
ll7. High mass 40 ST. Patrick's Il. O. Churcl
at $40 O'Clock lnterment at Cathedra
cemetery.
Evening journal., 1916-03-16
LIsBoN HAs NEw cABINET.
T. Tho United Press

rs The United Press.
LISBON. March lG.-A new coaliiior
cabinet. headed by Senior Almeda. ina,
been formed. IL WIS announced today, 90
prosecute Poringals war program. Pre-
micr Almeida viii also hold the port
folio nf minister of colonies.
Tho other appointments were; Senor
Coutnho. minister Of marine; Senior
Costa. fnacc; Captain de Mattos, war
senior Soares. foreign affairs; Scnor
CaNalho, Justice; Prof. Martin, cduca'
tion: Dr. Refs. interior and labor,
Evening journal., 1916-03-16
A SPRING TONIC
Old Reliable Hoods SarsapariIIa is
Pleasant and Effective.

In the spring your blood is impure
and weak, eruptions appear on your
face and body, you lack vitality
strength and animation. your appe.
tite is poor and you feel all tired out
Get Hoods Sarsaparilla from any
druggist 1t combines just the roots
barks. herbs. and other substances
that YOU need
II purihes and strengthens tho
blood makes the rich red blood thai
you must have 20 feel well. look well
cat and sleep we'll This is confirmed
by thousands Of letters from people il
an parts Of the country.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the best
spring medicine. hut is not simply
spring medicine-it is an all-the-
year-round blood purifier and tonic
3 Remember IL has stood the test o
tcriy years BE sure to gel Hood
anu set il today.
Evening journal., 1916-03-16
aRARNEY. McYEY mn.

Bernard ]. McVey, a former State
detective. and now a guard in the du-
Pont building. has been confined to
his home for several days by illness.
Last week Mr.. McVey complained Of
being unwell and finally had to stay
at home. His condition today was not
very encouraging. He is suffering from
a complication.
Evening journal., 1916-03-16
CONTINUE LARCFNY CHARCrS.

In the Court OF General Sessions
yesterday, by agreement between the
State and defendants counsel, the
cases OF William II. Applegate. Jesse
3. Longacre. Levi Jones. Charles
Gun and Harry Davis were postponed
for trial until the next term Of court
The men were indicted in connection
with the alleged larcony.of sugar from
the George ". Bush & Sons Company.
Evening journal., 1916-03-16
MEXICANS fire ON
AMERICAN BRIDGE Guard
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
KINGSVILLE, Tex, March 16.-
Sixteen American soldiers guarding
the Barreda bridge on the st. Louis,
Brownsville & Mexico railroad, five
miles south of San BenitO. and four
teen miles north of Brownsville, Tex,
were fred upon by thirty Mexican
bandits during the night. About 100
shots were exchanged reports today
said.
Following the skirmish, in which no
Americans were injured, the bandits
fed and are thought to have escaped
into Mexico Troops guarding the
railway line have been ordered in-
creased.
Evening journal., 1916-03-16
GERMANS HALTED
OUTSIDE YERDUN.

BY The United Press.
PARIS, March 16. - Henry Pate.
chairman OF the army commission of
the Chamber, returned from the YER
dun front today with Deputy Laur-
aine. Both deputies expressed the con-
yiction that the Germans viii make
no further important gains around
Verdun.
Evening journal., 1916-03-16
U. S. DESTROYER STEWART
sails FOR ENSENADA
BY The United Press.

bY nc IUILUU IItsH.
SAN DIEGO, Cal, March 16.-The
United States destroyer Stewart left
here early today for Ensenada, Mex
leo, where 100 Americans feared the
Carranza garrison would revolt and
declare for Villa.
The Stewart was expected to arrive
at Ensenada before noon, and was
under orders to report conditions by
wireless to Admiral Winslow here.
General Estaban Cantua. in COM
mand of the Ensenada garrison, has
heretofore been friendly toward the
Americans there. Lieutenant Bernard
Willis is commander of the Stewart.
Evening journal., 1916-03-16
TO cIvE MUSICALE.

The young people of The First Meth
odisf Protestant Church viii give a
musical and literary entertainment at
'he yesidcnce OF Thomas W. Goslin.
10 i03 West Tweniy-nfth street. on
FRIDAY evening. March "A.
Evening journal., 1916-03-16
Local SECURITIES MARKET

Laird and Company, DUPONT Building,
furnish the following quotations of local
securities: Bid. Asked.
dupont Powder Co. 4k's. los l07
DUPONT Debcnture G's. ... LOG lO5
DUPONT X Co. Common
new -................3J $50 300
dupont Common Cold) .... lO5 lO6A
Hercules Preferred ......ll9
Hercules Common ...... a3SG 592
Atlas Preferred ..........lO2H lO3h
Atlas Common ......2i2 24S
L. J. DUPONT de Nemours Co.
Scrip "a %
8Ex-divdend.
Evening journal., 1916-03-16
MORE WAR FOR PORTUGAL.

BY The United Press.
BERLIN. March 16.-Turkey and
Bulgaria will break off diplomatic re-
lations with Portugal in a few days
following similar action by Austria.
according to advices received here to-
day.
Evening journal., 1916-03-16
FATHER OUIGLEY IMPROVES.

Father James P. Quigley, pastor OF
ST. Patricks R. c. Church, who has
been i'll for several weeks. is consid-
erably improved, but it still confined
to his room.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-27
LAKE PORTS TANNED
WITH LADEN VESSELS

Washington. April Tho siv
principal ports of the Great Lake:
are jammed with vessels loaded with
ore, grain and coal ready TO move
when navigation is opened about May
l. Acting Secretary Of Commerce
Sweet declares He is Just hack
from q tour OF inspection
Mr. Sweets trip TO the lake cities
was primarily 70 investigate reports
" danger to shipping as result or
certain embarrassment imposed by
the rigorous requirement. Of the new
Seamen's Law II had hrcn feared
that a sufficient number ei ablt sea
men could not be secured by the
time the season is in These fears
Mr. Sweet found 10 b. sroundless
He found that $500 sailors already
had secured able seamen ceruf.
Gates and probably lbia number
would be increased to 45et
Mir. Sweet said careful estimates
had convinced him the season Of
1916 would be a record breaker and
that the tonnage to be handled will
exceed by about 100000 the aegre.
gate carried on lake vessels in 1918.
tho bost previous year.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-27
He WOULD TAKE HIS
REMAINS WITH HIM
And Frederick Mn SHED Il
Job In Powder Plant.

4 rather amusing incident is @ei3t.
cd about a ccrtap plumber, whose
father is engaged in business n Fred-
erick. Md. Unable 10 secure employ
ment there he went to other parts
to land a Job
lie finally located al one ef tn bn-
Font plants and was given employ
mont. which call for the handling Of
some high explosives manufactured
by the mill. He had not been en- the
job very long before man came
around with a blank form to be filed
in. Various questions were asked him
such as his residence. age. etc.
But the climax Of the quiz was
reached when the new employe was
given this query: In case Of acct
dent what do YOU want done with
your remains?'
ri take them with me, was his
quick reply And he then and there
threw up the job
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-27
State Of West Virginia,
- 1IT

r A Hobbs Clerk Of the County
Court Of tho County and State afore-
said do hereby certify that at a spec
iaI session Of the County Court of
Rerkalev Comfy. West Virginia. held
nj tho Court House thereof on the
22nd dav of Aprfl 1915. the following
order was entered upon The minutes
thereof.
This dav the County Court having
carefully canvassea the sftuation of
The roads nj 0neauon District togefb-
#pr with the co9ditfon of the Treasury
Win resnect To The road funds of said
District nc VOL ae mo dasfres ~ M.
tavnavers ~ said Oneouon Dis,rflt
ard bai,,o If ne oninion that no tav-
,,,,..,-s ~ "a ar.a,,on Dist-ir. d.
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G4 Gu , eGur5 approE,1s au of5'f
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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-27

on the enemy According to the pris-
oners taken. the hostile army con
sisted of 1000 Ccrm0Nc aa ven
picked troops from the Turkish in
fnntry that had fought at Adriaaople
and on the Gailipoh peninsula, all
mounted on camels. On Tuesday
Turkish acroplaues bemharded Port
Said, but no damage was done, nor
any casualties inflicted"
Five More Ships Sunk.
London. April a. The blowing up
of three ships. two OF them Dutch and
one Norwegian, was reported this
morning in dispatches to Lloyds. 1t
is believed that all of them struck
mines. The Dutch ships were the
Dubhe and the Maashavn The Nor.
wegian victim was the Stremnaes
Later dispatches reported also the
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-27

sinking OF the Dutch steamer Noord-
wee and ITO Norwegian steamer Car
man.da by mines.
Aeropanes Attack Constantinopie.
Athens April 27.--Russian aero-
planes have bombarded Constantine
pie, destroying powder factory.
Submarine Sunk.
Berlin, April 27.~-The admiralty an.
nounced today that in the naval en-
gaEemcnt between the German and
British ships Tuesday. the British
submarine E-2 was sunk and Brit
ish cruiser struck by torpedo.
German Loss 2,5t8,264
Amsterdam, April 27.--The latest
Official casualty list published in Ger
mony increase TO 2.5ls.26f the total
German losses during the war. This
includes killed. wounded and missing,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-27

terials and supplies either for
speculation or for use during a sub.
sequent period
The census inquiry does not in
clude amounts paid for miscellaneous
expenses. such as rent OF offices. roy
allies. insurance ordinary repairs,
advertising travelling expenses or al
lowance for depreciation.
The value Of products was s193.5l2.-
GOO in 1914 and S1Gl 100000 in 1908.
the increase being s31 ,562 900 or 1875
per cent. The average per establish
mert approximately $4,000 in 1914
and $4,000 in 1909
The value Of products represents
their selling value or price at the
plants as actually turned out by the
factories during the census year and
dees not necessarily have any rela-
ten TO the amount of sales for that
year The values under this head
also include amounts received for
work done on materials furnished by
others
The value added by manufacture
represents the difference between the
cost OF materials used and the value
OF products manufactured from them
The value added by manufacture was
$S3.479000 in 1914. aud $G9072,oo0 in
1909, the increase being Sl4 100000 or
eo.9 per cent. The per cent added by
manufacture formeal5.1 per cent of
the total value OF products in 1914.
and 426 per cent in 1909.
The salaries and wages amounted
20 S5I37S0o in 1914. and 10 $3S,7lo,-
600 in 1909. the increase being 81.
Ggs. 600. or 22.7 per cent
The number OF salaried employees
was SIG in 1914. as compared with
4.97l in 1909. making an increase Of
746, or 10 per cent
The average number Of wage earn
ers was 7t.07S in 1914, and 1888 il
1903. the increase being 7,1S5 or IL
per cent
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-27
: Loss OF APPETITE
Most Successfully Treated by Takinn
Hoods Sarsaparilia.

Loss OF appetite is accompanied by
loss of vitality. which is serious.
Ii Is common in the spring because
at this time tho blood is impure and
impoverished and fails to give the
digestive organs what I, absolutely
necessary for tho proper performs
ance of their functions.
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the old reli-
able all-the-year- round medicine, is
especially useful in the spring. Get
it from your druggist today. nv
purifying and enriching tho blood
and giving vitality. vigor and tone.
it Is wonderfully successful III the
treatment OF loss of appetite and tho
other ailments prevalent at this time.
1t IL not simply "A spring medicine-it
is much more than that--but IL Is the
best spring medicine.
Hoods Sarsaparilla makes the rick
red blood tho digestive organs need.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-27

Es8ments That produce pain, L lighters the
burdeB on the nervous system. induces calm.
restfrl nights of heslth-giving sleep and
makes the days sunny and happy. Get ?
bottIe of ssMother's Friend of any druggist
and you will then realize why it has been
considered true to its name in our hest homes
Through three generations. 1t is perfectly
harmless but so effective that once used it
Is recommended to all expectant mothers by
those who went through the ordeal with
Regulator Co., re Lamar Bldg, Atlanta. Ga,
you can have a free copy of a wonderful
stork book that unfolds those things which
all expectant mothers delight to read. Write
today.
IL Is mailed free. Among its features are
an explanation of the remedy's action, the
FIRST pulsations, PREDATORY uneasiness, date
Of expectancy. how, to, be comfortable. and
a great variety OF topics all bearing upon
thS one subject of expectzat motkerho0i.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-27

Mr.. II. L. Crane, of Morgantown.
was az Hotel Berkeley
Mir J NJ Rothwell is here from
Charlottesville. Va.
Mrs = NJ Light and granddaugh-
ter Geraldine Williams, left for
Washington to spend several days
with Mrs, Lights daughter, Mrs. G.
II. McGinniss,
MI T. i. Eiehelbereer, formerly of
this CITY. but now OF Clarksburg, a
we'll known Baltimore and Ohio train
auditor. is visiting at his old home
for the day.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-27

will aid the expectant
mother in conserving
her h e alth b, Ia er
strength. her mental
repose and the alb
seace of veSati o u $
pains is a subject Of
vast moment. Among
the recognized helps is
Il splendid rem e d y
known as Mothers
Friend" Applied TO
the muscles it sims il
deeply to make them
frm and pliaat, it thus
IRA fbe strain en-
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-27
AnIIsE oE DELEGATES

At the solicitation of a number OF
voters OF this city and county and
after giving same very careful thought.
l hereby announce my candidacy for
the Republican nomination for mem
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-27
BANK REMODELING
TO Be BIG AFFAIR

u III SsG HI EIil
CONTINUED sNeAM FACE ONE)
such and be Transformed INTO an en-
trance TO the banking room. These
seeond-aeor offices viii h. reached
from the side entrance on burke
street which will BE narrowed To 4
feet 6 inches in width. The book and
money vaults in the banking room
will be removed. rs viii also the adj
joining walls. closets. etc giving the
entire width OF u IL 1eet to the
banking space and making II one Of
the most commodious banking rooms
in the Valley The vaults will be plac-
ed in the rear Of the remodeled room.
adjoining the stairs to the offices. and
facing Queen street The bank work
ins space will be reversed from its
present arrangement and back UP 10
Burke street giving the officers and
Clerks the benefit of the light for
theiy work
The interior arrangement viii in.
elude marble wainseoaGne, floor and
counter, with bronze or mahogany
fixtures above, and all OF the counter
and new furniture will be pressed
steel of the lates; design The new
classic front entrance will be Of
stone or marble The Windows on
Burke street are to be enlarged. the
directors room in the rear is also 10
be enlarged and toilet rooms proyia
ed for both men and women. beyond
the directors room, doors viii be cut
through the wall and a private office
for the president and storage room
for books and files VIII bc provided
The heating plant Will also be re-
modelled the lighting fixtures renew.
ed and the entire finish viii be in ma
hogany The architect Mr.. c. l.. Har-
ding. viii have full charge of all i'm
proyements. including the furniture
nG dxturee
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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-27
Stature Of 6rirona

On an average the Scotch are the
.alleEt men in Great Britain the Irish
rcxt. the EnGliao third and tho Waiss
la2s
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-27
The MARKETS

The following are cns prevailing
prices being paid hJ MArttnsburT
merchants and elevators today:
Note-The prices quoted below for
the local markets are the prices
dealers are offering At noon tndav
Wheat .-....-.-.. ...#......--.. $1.1O
corn ......=---... ....-...=....= .b6c
Butter ......=....,. .........-. ..216z8c
Eggs ............ .............. 20c
Today's Baltimore Market.
Wheat ........-... .....#-.. sl.I6
Germ ..#.#...... ...=.......-.. G3tac
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-27
The Boy is Father
to the M an

Ofd as;ngs Ike this are froughi with
4 most important meaning. And what
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-27
roo LATE TO CLASSIFY

Classified ads received altar
o'clock will be put under thia
heading and properly classified
tomorrow
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-27

FOR SALE-Meat market, reasona-
BILE good location. Apply P-104
care Journal
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-27

LOsT-Pink cameo pin. Return TO-.
3oS w. Stephen ST. P-1p5,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1916-10-20
Grain Review

Chicago. Oct 19.-Despite some un-
certainty at the outset, wheat prices 70 70,
day soon outdid yesterdays top-notcn
figures. Lower cable quotations WEI
responsible for the week opening, uu'
bearisii sentiment could make no nea1-
way in the face Of buying which oeae.-
oped on a large scale. Opening prices
which ranged with December AZ $Loo
to 31.seA and May at $1.67H to y were
from cent decline to Nc advance were
followed by small downturns and then
4 sharp rise all around. -.
REPORTS were current that fully hali
OF the Canadian crop was rain soaked
and frozen as well as snow covered,
that trains were crowded with out ~
laborers leaving the country ana una.
the government was calling IN solGle ,.s
who had been loaned to farmers 70 nelp
out Prices closed unsettled, varyrn YIN
from We off to &c net advance, win De
cember at $1.6Sx to $1.SS ana May -
SISSY and 1884.
Rough weather gave indepenosn.
strength to corn. New high prices TOT
1916 were scored After opening &c on
to nc up the market made mooeFate
general gains.
subsequently, reports from Illinois
and the southwest that the 1916 crop
was not turning out a. well as expected
had q bullish Influence. The close was
strong at Sc above yesterdays finish.
Oats went upward with other cereals.
Offerings were only of scattering SORT.
Active buying Of lard put hrmness
into all provisions. Trading, however
In pork and ribs lacked volume.