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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO RENDER PROGRAM

Friday is State nti-Tubereulosis
Day. and throughout the state the
schools are expected to render ap
propriate programs. The state so
ciety has sent out programs to SUI
perintendents. principals and others
interested in school work with the
request that they spend a short time
Friday in teaching the children how
to shun tuberculosis.
Thursday afternoon the Good Neigh.
bors will hold a meeting in Princi-
pal Snyder's room at the Hooge
street school. A very appropriate
program has been prepared for the
children and it will be rendered I'M
der the direction of the teachers. The
object in observing the day ON Thurs.
day was. because of the meeting of
the Good Neighbors, and since the so.
ciety is interested in the work the
children desired to show that they
too, want to lend a helping hand
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
CANAL COMPANY
TO REPAIR DAMS

Work will be commenced at once
to repair Dam No. and Dam No. 5
in the Potomac river, where the Ha-
gerstown and Frederick Railway Co.
has large power plants. The work
will be done by the Canal Company
for the railway company and viii con
sumo some time.
The principal work to be done is
the closing of bad leaks in the dams
by which a vast amount of water is
lost and consequently the power is
reduced. Under an agreement be-
tween the railway company and the
canal company, which controls the
water rights at the dams, the former
has the use of the water down to a
specified stage
The main plant of the railway COM
pany is located at Dam No, A, from
which current is distributed to Mar
tinsburg4 and other places. BY con-
serving the waste water at both dams
the company will be enabled to pro-
duce abont one-fourth as much more
power than at present.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
TOMORROW NIGHT
Mr.. BRYAN LECTURES
DISTINGUISHED Statesman VIII Arrive
on Train No. and Met by
Committee

Tomorrow night William Jennings
Bryan will lecture in Nartnsburg.
Have you gotten your tickets? Have
You had them marked off and a seat
reserved? If not. you had better hur-
rv.
The lecture, Fundamentals" is one
Of the former secretrF Of states mas
terpieces, and hint to The wise along
this line. is sufTicieHf because the
wise simply will mo- lose the oppor-
tunity of a lifetime to hear the great
est orator Of the age to listen to the
renowned and polished silver tongued
orator, who has spept great portion
of a quarter of century upon the
development of the thoughts that he
Will bring out in this lecture
Tickets are in the hands of a num-
Der of people in the city, and at the
following stores: Browning's drug
store, Houseworth & Zimmorman's.
Thompson & Thompson's. the Gar
ment Shop, Fred H.. Bakers and Jas
per l.. Graves. Get your tickets early
and avoid the rush.
Everything is now in readiness for
the occasion. Mr. Bryan will arrive
on train No. | on the b. & O. Thurs
day evening, and will be met by the
reception committee, and escorted to
"Boydville," the palatial home of Sen
ator c. j. Faulkner, 3where he will be
entertained
The lecture will be given in the
First U. b. church. on North Queen
street. and the price Of admission is
so cents, with IS and 50 cents extra
for reserved seats Some people have
the idea that they viii not be able
to see or hear by getting a 50 cent
seat; this is not so, Practically ev-
cry seat in the house is good seat
and all, regardless OF what price tic
ket they purchase, Will see and hear
without difficult
| After the lecture. kaon. w. !. Bry-
an will be escorted to the Y. NJ. c. A.,
where an informal reception will he
held, and all friends and acquain-
tances are invited to meet him, and
welcome him to the city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
CONGRATULATES CITY
UPON CHARITY WORK

1T seems to me that yOu have a
correct vision as to the possibility
for helpful service. and as to enlist
ing all helpful agencies in the union
by affiliation. The secret OF American
impotence in this field in the mast
has been that separation and diffu'
sion of energy has largely neutraliz-
ed energies that may in union and CO.
operation be highly effective.
This statement would indicate that
Martinsburg is more advanced than
the average community OF its size
You are to be congratulated on your
opportunity to work under such prom
Using conditions"
The above is a quotation from a
letter from DR. f. H. Vickers, resi-
dent of the West Virginia State Con
ference of Charities and Correction
to the general secretary Of our So
cial Service Union.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
chill DECEMBER III
0VERC0AT DAYS
Mammoth Display of New Woolens at
Deans Suggests Comfort FOR
Men.

Real overcoat weather is brought
in the chill winds of December
really the time when heavier gar
ments must be had for real comfort
Why delay the buying until stocks
are we'll broken up-many patterns
and the most desirable ones sold out?
Besides, while the bright days are
still on the well-dressed man appears
at his very best in new wearing APP
parel-it is the season when the real
enjoyment of good clothes can be had
in fullest measure
John w. Dean Company are making
special announcement, by displaying
the garments. of the very newest and
prettiest wooden thoughts in the lat
est style cuts for men and young
men.
Come to think of it. Christmas is
only a few days off, and what would
make more acceptable gift. a more
serviceable one. for the man and the
youth and the boy?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
CLAUDE KELICAN
DID ESCAPE FROM
THE PEN|TENTIARY

Claude Keliean, the escaped convict
from the Virginia penitentiary at
Richmond, who was arrested near
here Monday evening and taken TO
Winchester by sheriff Luther Pan.
nett yesterday IS stlu held in the
Frederick county Jail
A report from Winchester today
said that Kelican had escaped from
the penitentiary, as he had only serv-
ed l-2 years of a ive-year sentence
for forgery, and that he would be re-
turned to Richmond to finish his sen.
tence. Kelican formerly lived in
Winchester. and few years ago
while engaged in picking apples In
that section forged several checks.
Following the appearance Of the
checks, Kelcan was arrested, tried
and sentenced to serve FIVE years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
THE ANTS ALSO
ARE REPRESENTED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.--The "An.
tbs" had their inning today, when l.
600 members of the National Associa-
ton Opposed to Womans Suffrage,
convened here.
This was the first national eonyen-
ton in America of women who believe
progress for the sex lies without the
realm of politics.
The ants are going to try and
down the old destructive" bug-a-boo,
and show the constructive side OF
their organization-the ultimate union
Of women of all creeds and classes
for the advancement of womanhoOd
The immediate objective-the defeat
of the national woman suffrage move
ment-is going to be more or less
relegated to discussion along these
lines.
President William Howard Taft,
Elihu Root, William Cabot Lodge,
Charles w. Eliot and Lyman Abbott
have been invited to attend the bis
banquet. Mrs. Lansing, Mabel Board
man, Ida NJ Tarbell and Kate Doug
las Wiggin are present.
The association is composed of 20
state organizations, and has an. en-
rollment of more than 100000 mem
bers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
WILL MAKE EFFORT
TO BRING ABOUT
PEACE IN EUROPE

WASHINGTON, Dec. "a resolu-
ton calling Immediately fot confer.
ence of the senate committee of for
eign relations. and the house commit.
tee Of foreign affairs with the Presi-
dent to formulate plans to bring about
peace negotiations among The warning
European nations, was offered in the
house today by Representative Lend.
enberg.
The resolution provides that if the
conference is unable to obtain speedy
action to engage the war committee
and report back so Congress can then
proceed to regulate commerce and
business so the people will mot be
forced under existing circumstances
to be longer made to contribute to
the expenses of carrying the inhuman
and senseless war now raging"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
BOATS ARE RAIDED
AT WILLIAMSPORT

Thieves have bean operating along
the G. e. o. Canal front at Williams
port during the last few nights The
halters were stolen from three mules
belonging to Frank Myers, boatman
Of Four Locks, while the mules were
tethered on the towpath bank. The
animals were turned loose and Mr..
Myers found them rear the Cumber-
land Valley railroad bridge after
searching for some time.
John Hayhew, boatman of Han
cock. reported the loss Of three hous-
ings, two collars and two bales Of
hay from his boat, which was tied up
at Cushwa's wharf waiting to be un-
loaded. The articles were taken from
the cabin Of the boat during the night.
The officers were notified OF the
thefts and have clues that may lead
to arrests
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
LLOYD-GE:ORGE MAY
BECOME ENGLAND
CABINET LEADER
Especial to The World J

LONDON, Dec. 6-That Andrew
Bonar Law. the Uunionist leader. has
definitely declined the proffer from
the King, made last night, that he
form q new ministry was authorita-
lively stated today
The apparent final decision OF Law.
declining to accept the premiership
and form new British cabinet, Ia
construed to mean that Lloyd George
will be called to perform the task.
There Is little doubt that he will ac-
cent and be the next prime minister.
Tho King this morning summoned
LLOYD George, Whose resignation as
minister of war forced shake-up in
the British cabinet, to the palace for
conference. Such q summons Ia
looked upon here as an indication that
Lloyd-George will be offered the pre-
miership
Lloyd-George early today conferred
with A. Bonar Law, who refused to
become the premier.
The King has summoned the cabi-
net members to meet at the palace
today and discuss the situation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
DIR. GRAVES MAY FACE
BLACKMAIL CHARGE

WASHINGTON Dec. 6.-Dr Arm
gaard Karl Graves, selfstyled inter
national spy, was to appear today be-
fore United States Commissioner Tay.
lOr to find whether he will answer a
charge OF attempting ITO blackmail
Countess Won BernstorH. wife of the
German ambassador, for $4,000 by the
sale Of letters struggled through the
British censor from Germany
Graves trial or release depended
on whether German embassy officials
were willing or able to tell about the
visits Of Graves to the residence of
Prince Hatzfeldt. embassy counselor.
Graves today was the same debon-
air figure he was when arrested near.
~ four weeks ago, as he stepped from
FTatzfeldt's residence. He has stout
ly maintained he never will answer
the Matchmaking charge.
~ never mentioned the countesss
name" he affirmed He added that
the letters disclosed Count Won Bern
storn as a stock gambler
Around Graves still hangs an air
OF mystery He admits "Armgaard
Karl Graves" is an assumed name He
will not tell his real name The Ger
man embassy declares he really is
named "Heinke" and was educated
AT Berlin public schools. He claims to
have been intimately associated with
the high counsels OF the German gov
eminent.
The author of two widely read
books on international spying: "Se-
crets Of the German War Office" and
Secrets Of the Hohenzollerns"
Graves has been exposed" frequently
by newspapers and the German en-
bassy. His latest composition is a
movie serial THE Master Spy"
which Graves admits is draped around
his own romantic history. He Great
ed quite furore with his sensation
al disclosures" in a series of maya
zine stories just after the war began.
No one really knows much about
him
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
HARRY LAUDER BUYS
BIG SCOTCH ESTATE

LONDON, Dec. Harry lander.
who has amassed a fortune mostly by
amusing the American public and who
never willingly lets any of it go, let
loose of a goodly sum today when he
bought the famous estate of Glen Ban.
ter and the lands Of Baltimore, com
prising more than $4,000 acres. Glen
Banter belonged to David MaeBrayne,
the ship owner of Glasgow,
The mansion house on LADDERS new
estate stands about four miles from
the pier of Strachur Water, hills
and pasture land are included within
the boundaries OF the estate Harry
also will be able to paddle around in
about four miles Of Loeb Eyk which
falls into his possession with the
land.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
FARM LOAN BOARD TO
MEET AT CHARLESTON

On December 9, with Secretary
McAdoo presiding, the Federal Farm
Loan Board will hold a meeting in
Charleston The business men OF that
city have made application for one of
the banks. and the board will hear
arguments to that effect As Is known
the United States will be divided
into twelve districts, and ole parent
bank will be established in each #
good reasons are shown why other
banks should be established the board
will act favorably, and 1t is very like
~ that a large number will be estab-
lished in each district
II is understood that some local
people will attend the Charleston
meeting.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
JOHN HENDERSON
WINS A REVERSAL

John B. Henderson, Jr., who is re-
membered in Charles Town as tho
man who married Miss Angelica Cros-
by about ten years ago. has won a
law suit for damages for an alleged
breach of promise in the courts of
the state of Maine.
He has been a widower for some
time--long enough to have paid some
attention TO Miss Elizabeth Garmong,
of Bangor. Maine, who steadfastly
claims that he promised to marry
her. She sued him for $250000 and
jury at Bangor last year awarded
her $4,000. A few days ago the
supreme court of Maine reversed the
Bangor court.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
sen AT0R FOX SAYS
RECORD is FALSE
Democratic Leader Says Fraudulent
Entries We're Made-Court
Asked 10 Act.

Application for writ of mandamus
to prevent the printing of senate Bin
No l into the acts OF the extraordi
nary session Of the West Virginia leg.
islature OF 1916 was made to the Su.
preme Court Of Appeals Yesterday by
senator Fred l.. Fox. Democratic lead
er in the Senate
The, petitioner alleges ttat certain
amendments in this bin wore forged
into The Conference Committee report
after the report had been accepted by
both Senate and House. ANA the#bin
had been finally passed.
John r. Harris. clerk Of the SEN
ate, and J c. Prichard, clerk of the
House. are made defendants IN the
proceedings Ii Is sought 10 prev ent
them from making mp the ionrnals
Of the respective houses showing the
inclusion of these alleged fraudulent
amendments
The bill in question is that known
as the Registration bill
The court has not considered the
petition, but immediate ae5ion is ex.
pected
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
STATE GOVERNMENT
FINDS PRICES HIGH

Paper, stationery printing and
binding, necessary in the administra-
ton of the government Of West Vir-
ginia for the two year period begin
ming July l, 1917, will cost almost
three times as much as during the
previous two year period The in
crease is said to be due to advance
in prices of material used in making
these supplies Bids have been re-
ceived on the supplies as follows:
Printing s1S0,00O; paper and station
cry $4,000; binding $4,000.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
MAY MAKE CHARLESTON
SEE CITY OF CHURCH

The Right Reverend Bishop w. =.
Gravatt, Bishop OF the Diocese Of
West Virginia Of the Episcopal church
Is planning to make Charleston the
See city Of the Diocese by making
his home there although the matter
has not been definitely decided.
The Episcopalians of Wheeling,
Parkersburg, Clarksburg. and Hunt
ington are endeayoring to have the
Bishop to favorabjy consider those
cities, but he believes Charleston to
be more suitable for his future abode,
because of its central location. He is
at present residing in Charles Town.
Parkersburg has until three months
ago been the See city, when Bishop
Peterkin died
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
TAKE BUCHAREST
AND THEN MARCH
TOWARD RUSSIA
Special TO The WorldJ

pITESCI, Roumania, Dec. 3.-(By
Carl W. Alderman, with the German
army1-Bucharest's fate is a mat
Ter of only a few days. The desper-
ate resistance by the Roumanians
can only delay the occupation of the
oapital. To an observer of this great
German achievement in Roumania, the
goal of the offensive movement is
now approaching its climax, and not
alone in Bucharest. Germany's OBJ
ieet was first to destroy the Rouman-
ian army, preparatory to marching to-
ward Russia. with perhaps, Odessa as
the final goal.
Germans Successful.
PETROGRAD, Dec 6.-The continu-
ed German attacks from the north in
the direction of Tergovistea in the
polesht region and around Dokanesh-
ii we're successful, it was officially an
nouneed this Afternoon. Because the
Roumanian front was pierced by the
attack, the Roumanians were compel
led to retire.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
SHAWkEY TO ASK
FOR MORE MONEY
State Superintendent Of Schools says
General Fund Should Have
Milton.

q Milton.
NJ. p. Shawkey. state superintendent
of free schools says the next legisla-
ture will be asked To make increases
in the appropriations for the promi-
nent school funds. He will ask that
the minimum amount of the general
school fund will be made $1,000. 600
instead OF $750.000.
Other provisions the school author
tiles viii ask tine legislature TO bring
about are better and more effective
compulsory school laws. minimum
terms Of seven months, promotions Of
night schools. free text books sup.
piled by the state, appointment of one
trustee for each one room school to
serve under the board of education,
pensions for teachers who have pass
ed the ages Of active service, homes
for teachers under certain conditions
in rural schools, laws making officers
state and county superintendent APP
pointive, increase in number OF teach
ers training schools, encouraging ru-
raj graded schools to offer domestic
science, manueal training and other
vocational subjects.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
ORcHARDlST HOLDING
ENTIRE APPLE CROP

Alexander KEGS, manager of the
Mill Creek Orchard Company, Bunker
Hill. while in town today was Wis
itor to The World office lie reports
a liberal crop of apples for young
trees, largely Black Twigs and Ganos,
some of which have been sold, and
with the rapidly climbing market. big
prices are certain. The trees are in
prime condition, and give promise
now of a big crop next year. hence
he is in mighty good spirits over the
outlook.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
STATE PUBLISHERS
WILL HOLD MEETING

Col. Joe j. Swope, Mcdowell Gun,
ty newspaper editor and president of
the West Virginia Publishers Assoc
iation, has called a meeting of all the
publishers of newspapers in the state
to be held in Charleston January 8 and
g. In making the call, Colonel Swope
says, there never has been time
in the history of state that was
fraught with as many dangers and
uncertainties TO the publishers as the
present We must stand together or
go broke separately"
The meeting dates were selected be.
cause the West Virginia legislature
will convene a few days later.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
DOCTOR HITE RETURNS
TO MORO ANTOWN TODAY

Dr. B. H. Hite, who was in Berke-
ley and Jefferson counties during the
past few days testing the soil Of the
various orchards, left this morning for
Morgantown, where he has his head
quarters at the West Virginia univer-
slty, DR.. Hite stated that he travel
ed about 100 miles while here. He
mas made many trips to Berkeley
county and is very popular with the
people, and is always welcome. DR..
Hlte is chief chemist of the state geo
logical survey and also chief chemist
IN the university agricultural expert
ment station.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
PARK AUTOMOBILES ON
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE

Mayor Letter announced this morn.
ing that on Thursday night, when
Hon. William J. Bryan, lectures at
the First u b. church, the automo-
biIes will be parked on Pennsylvania
avenue instead of on North Queen
street. Officers will be placed there
and all ears given position and guard
ed while the distinguished statesman
is speaking.
1t was also announced hts morn
ing that the city council viii likely
not hold a meeting that night as the
officials desire to hear the lecture.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
U. S. Clerks MAY Get Raise.

WASHINGTON. Dec Ga blanket
increase of $40 a week for Govern
ment employees who now receive 81
900 a year and under is to be recon-
mended by the House Committee on
Appropriations in order that the army
OF government workers NAV be better
able to meet the high cost Of living 3"
II is understood that liberal Increases
win be granted to higher-patd govern.
ment clerks.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
seautifying Barber Parlors.

.. I I1 improvements have been made
- henry N. Hopewell's barber shop
=, ,ne Hotel Berkeley building with
=, ,'l 1he past few days. -Four new chairs
,nn recently installed and the cell
~, s papered. The work is all com
l me.ed with the exception of painting,
"nleh will be done soon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
MONARCH TEAM LOSES
TO WlLLIAMSPORT FIVE

II. A. WAITS Monarch bowlers mo-
tored to Williamsport last night and
there met defeat at the hands Of Gay
lor's five by the close margin of u
pins The locals put up a struggling
match In the ten games bowed the
Monarchs are still ahead in the total
pinfall.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
New Apple Company Formed.

The Corona Orchard Company has
been incorporated at Hancock with
a capitalization of $4,000. The first
years directors viii be Charles J.
Caspar, president; Charles w. Brown,
John r. Russell. Pittsburgh, and Ed
mund p. Cohill and John p Caspar
Hancock.
The company has purchased a large
tract Of fruit land near Hancock Its
charter also permits it to operate
canneries and evaporating plants and
to deal in real estate
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
FOR ONE TERM OF SIX YEARS
Senator Shafroth Proposes Other
Constitutional Changes.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6-Senator
Shafroth, Democrat, of Colorado, has
introduced a resolution for constitu-
tional amendment to change the stat
us of the Electoral College and make
the Presidential term six years, no
President being eligible for reelection
The amendment would not abolish
the electoral vote, but the returns in
such state would be canvassed by
Congress, the candidates COR presi
dent and vice president receiving the
highest number of votes in each state
to be entitled to the electoral vote OF
that state.
The amendment also would provide
that Congress should assemble al
least once in every year OF the first
Tuesday in January
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
MINISTER TO U. S. RESCUED
D. G. Metaxas Greek Diplomat Was
On Torpedoed ship.

LONDON, Dec. Cd. G. Mataxas,
who has been appointed Greek minis
ter to the United States, has been
landed at Alexandria, Egypt after be-
ing rescued from a vessel which was
torpedoed while on the way from
Marseilles to Athens.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-12-09
FRESH TROUBLE WITH
ENGLAND ABOUT COAL

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-Fresh trou
Die started today between the Unite
states and England as a result OF
tne British refusal to supply coal at
Her stations, dotting the globe, to any
snip except those engaged in com.
merce not beneficial to the allies.
me state department intends to do
oil II may to alter the policy but
mere is little hope of any material
change for the present.