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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-10-06

Mr.. George Woodrow spent the
FIRST of the week at the home of
Mr.. Ashby Lichliter.
Mrs. Della Woodrow has re-
turned to her home here from a !!
visit to. friends aud relatives on |!
Cedar Greek.
Mrs. Ernest Burner, who has
been very i'll for several weeks,
continues to improve slowly.
Mr.. Arch Lichliter returned to|
his home in Charles Town, W.
Va, this week, after few days,
visit to relatives here.
Mr.. Mont Woodrow, who has
been i'll is able to be out again. I
Mrs. Amanda Comb s, who has
been quite i'll for several weeks
is so much improved that she is
able to visit among her many
friends.
Mrs. Emma Lichliter is so
much improved from her severe
attack of erysipelas that she is
able to be out again.
Mr.. George Woodrow expects
to spend the winter in Clarke
County.
| Mr.. Ashby Duncan, who is i'll,
remains about the same.
i Miss Lena McInturf died las
"Wednesday night at the home O.
her uncle, Mr.. William Funk, at
ter an illness of several day
from a severe attack of typhoi'
fever, aged IA years. She wa
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
George W. McInturff. Her mothe
preceded her to the grave som
years ago. She leaves her father
one brother and one sister an
omany other relatives.
Mrs. C. H. Brown, of Tifir
has arrived for an extent
ed visit to her parents, Mr.. an
. MRS. 2. Taylor and other frient
:, land relatives in this section.
r. Mrs. Emma Lichliter visite
- miss Mary L:chliter recently.
Mr.. Lorenza Shipe returne
ntfrom a visit to friends at Ri
e pom. w. Va.
d,| Mrs. David Cave spent Tue
y, day with Miss Mary Lichliter.
FL Mrs. Amanda Plaugller ar
u son. Alton, have returned hon
from a visit to relatives at Mau
Il ertown.
Mrs. Lydia Hartshorn and Mi
Myrtle R:tenour spent Tuesds
= with Mrs. Emma Lichliter.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1916-10-06
Sweaters.

1 bought tremendous line Of Sample
Sweaters which I am selling below the
present wholesale cost. If you need
Sweater see me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-12-27

Clochette took this fragment to her
mother. who examined it critically. II
was evidently part of memoran-
dunn OF plan Of attack, but when OF
where there was no record. Never.
theless 1t was evidently of great i'm
portance, and possibly a French off,
Ger might supply the burned portion.
Go at once with 1t, Clochette," said
Mime. Dubois, ito the French com
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-12-27
Which Nerve?

II met James coming from the den
lists this morning and from what he
said l can't tell whether no got scared
or had the dentist go through with IT,
what did he say?"
Said he lost his nerve Baltimore
American.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-12-27

Remember to be calm in adversely.
Horace.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-12-27

attacks the French.
soon as he rolls ii up
against their center. The
first gives way.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-12-27

Gretchen called upon you to decide
between us when had the paper. Now
call upon you to do so. And you
must decide, too. between France and
Germany. Take It to the Germans or
to the French. whichever you like; II
to the Germans, you need never COM
municate with me again; II to the
French, l shall love you forever"
Pierre looked from one girl to the
other several times. Presently 1t was
plain that he had made up his mind.
Give me the paper" he said to
Gretchen.
what do you intend to do with itY'
asked Gretchen.
Il intend to decide between you
and Clochette."
"And between Germany and France?''
Eyes"
She hesitated a moment. then hand
ed it to him. He read what was writ
ten ON it, and while he was doing so
bullet took 1t out of his hand and
part Of three fingers at the same time
Gretches looked about for +. bat failed
to find it. Clochctte. forgetting bel
country's cause in her love, ran to
Pierre. believed his wounded hand
with her tears and wrapped it in her
handkerchief.
Il have decided said Pierre II am
for clochette and France"
But the paper never reached Its des
tination.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-02-12
EDISON DAY

Friday, February II, the Goth birthday
Of Thomas Alva Edison, was Edison Day
in every store or shop where any Edison
appliances or inventions are sold Free
concerts were given, and many hundreds
of people attended the lectures on his life.
The story Of this world renowned in
ventor, is that of many other Of America s
great men = the story Of a poor boy, OF
humble parentage, Of scarcely any school
education, and with little or no equipment,
discipline or training, who through his
own ambition and hard work, finally
reached place of renown, wealth and
honor. Although at one time he was called
failure, " 'luny, - competent, but un-
reliable.' and a ''mere man of eXpedl
ents,'' he now stands, by common consent,
head and shoulders over his contem-
poraries.
The patents on his invention number in
to the hundreds, and it would be consider
ed impossible, today, to get along without
some of them, as they have been great
boons to mankind Among the more i'm
portant Of Mr. Edison's inventions may
be named the phonograph, telephone for
long distance transmission, a system OF
multiplex telegraphy, the incandescent
electric lamp, the kinetoscOpe, and stor-
age battery for street railway cars, auto
Of
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-02-12
SWEDISH BORDER MENACED BY
RUSSIAN REINFORCEMENTS

Reports have been received Of the con-
centration Of Russian troops along the
Swedish border, during the past few
weeks. The reason given by the press for
the movement in that direction, is the
friendly attitude Of Sweden toward Ger
many Russia desires, through this con-
centration Of troops, to compel Sweden to
a continued position Of neutrality.
Sweden has brought up her army to a
strength Of $4,000 men for the regular
army, and an additional 100000 men for
the landstrum. This army has been brought
to place of high efficiency, and Swedish
ammunition factories are running at high
pressure.
The Swedish minister, w. A. r. Eken-
gren, has said: ''I don't think there is
any foundation, whatever, for the report,
because our relations with Russia have al
ways been good. Russia has maintained
a guard along the frontier, and has plenty
of troops in Finland, but do not believe
they are meant as a menace to US"
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-02-12
PASSENGERS ON BRITISH SHIP AP.
PAM, CAPTURED BY GERMAN
RAIDER, RELEASED CREW
DETAINED

The passengers which were aboard the
British liner, Appam, when captured by
German raider, got their liberty on Feb
ruary 3, after patiently waiting the ac-
ton Of the United States government. The
prize officer and crew, including any per-
sons incorporated into the prize crew, or
who acted in the navigation Of the vessel,
were retained on board
Lieutenant Berg, Of the prize crew, has
been instructed by the Collector of the
port Of Newport News, to keep his ship
at anchor in it's present position, and to
permit no one to 60 ashore, except order
lies carrying mall or officers detailed to
arrange for food supplies. Even the com
mander can leave the ship, only for pur-
poses Of transacting official business at the
custom house.
It is reported from London that the
Appam, when captured, had $2,5OO,OOO in
gold bullion, on board. This will be claim
ed as a prize, no doubt, as bullion is con-
traband.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-02-12
CANADIAN PARLIAMENT BUILDING
IN RUINS

It is supposed that terrible explosion
likely caused by gas bomb, or internal
machine. set the historic Canadian parlia-
ment building, at Ottawa, Ontario, one OF
the finest examples Of Gothic architecture
on this continent, in blaze, on February 4.
The building is said to have cost over So
100000, but the contents were OF mestlm-
able value.
Firemen, aided by police and soldiers,
were successful in saving the beautiful
library building, and the east and west
wings of the main structure. A number
of lives were lost, several police officers
being killed by falling walls, and large
number of persons received injuries and
severe burns.
The fire started in the reading room OF
the House Of Commons, and those present
assert that an explosion occurred, knock
inc several persons down. Those best able
TO Judge, however, believe the fire was
accidently started. A searching investl-
cation is being made as to the origin OF
the confagration.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-02-12
SEVEN ATLANTIC CABLES
DESTROYED

While the fact itself that seven cables
from Europe to America are lying useless
in the bottom of the ocean cannot be dis
puted. no definite information is obtain
able as how they were put out of commls-
sion The statement is made that new
type of German submarine, especially
equipped for cable cutting, may be IN
operation on the western border Of Europe.
The report is also current that two
French cables, between Brest and Cape
Cod, a distance Of 5000 miles, have been
severed near the French coast. 1t has
also been reported that communication be-
tween Ireland and New Foundland has
been cut off.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-02-12
BRITISH PLEASED AT u. S. ACTION
IN APPAM CASE

From London it is reported that the au-
thorities view favorably the action OF the
Washington officials, in permitting the
landing of all persons on the British ship,
Appam, recently captured by the German
raider, Moerwe, except the German prize
crew, and other persons who assisted IN
the navigation Of the ship into an Amerl-
can port.
Commenting on the conduct of the Cap
tain Of the Appam, the London Daily Tele-
graph says:
''He told the American pilot: I'VE sur
rendered without offering any resistance.
That act will jar on British ears. We do
not like such incidents, but we must not
forget that he had in his charge 400 hu-
man beings, and, had he decided to fight
with his one three-inch gun, what would
have been the condemnation if the Appam
had gone down?
''The action Of Capt. Harrison may not
have been heroic, after the manner of melo-
drama, but, with the feelings common to
our race urging him to defend his ship,
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-02-12
GERMANY's LIMITED MARKET

The war has created such bitter hatred
in the minds and hearts Of the people OF
Great Britain, France and Russia, for any
thing German, that the goods made by the
latter will find a much more limited mark
ct than before the war. It is said that al
ready the English and French have pro
posed to the Russian government, com
mercial agreement which will virtually
prevent the rebuilding of German trade
Should this concert of nations affect an
international boycott against everything
Of German origin, that nation would find
her best market, for many years, in the
United States. German statesmen are not
asleep to all these facts, and, therefore,
the friendship Of the United States IS TO be
cultivated.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-02-12
END OF EUROPEAN WAR NOT IN
SIGHT

In communication given out by Lord
Northcliffe, in London, the statement is
made that England has already sent g.
100000 men to the front, and with the
present method of enlistment, expects to
increase that number to 6,000,000 When
inquired Of as to what England's atti-
tude toward peace is, he remarked that
the word 'peace" had disappeared from
the English vocabulary When asked as
to the duration of the war now being car
ried on in Europe, he made the following
statement:
"Those who talk of ending the war in
a few weeks or months, do not realize the
stupendous character Of this conflict, and
the vital issues of national and racial ex-
Continued on page 208)
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-02-12

career, and it was largely due to his per-
sistent efforts at recruiting that the I'm
ion armies were finally able to put down
secession. Doubtless the most important
political event Of his whole career was the
announcement Of the Emancipation Pro
clamation, on January l, 1868.
Just at the end of the war - General
Lee army having surrendered to Grant
(April 9)-Lincoln was assassinated while
attending theater performance, in Wash
ington, on April IA. He died the follow
ing morning.
The funeral was unparalleled in it's
solemnity and magnifcence, and the mourn
ing was universal; Southern leaders, as
we'll as European statesmen, conceding to
him all the highest qualities Of manhood
and craftsmanship. The years since his
death have served to raise to the highest,
the general estimate Of his service to the
Union, and Of the high moral qualities
which his character exemplifed.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-02-12
CONDEMNATION OF ZEPPELIN
RAIDS

The official organ Of the German Social
ist party, makes strong protest against
the use Of Zeppelins, in raiding English
towns and villages; stating "that the
throwing Of bombs upon London, although
in itself desirable action, inasmuch as it
cannot fail to cause confusion among the
enemy, is hardly calculated to bring the
chances Of final German victory any
nearer.
'Zeppelin attacks on London are very
well from picturesque point Of view, but
they really do us (Germans) more harm
than good. They irritate not only the
enemy, but also the neutrals against u.s.
In all cases we have nothing to show in
compensation but the killing or wounding
of few insignificant civilians, and the
destruction Of few dwellings,"
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-02-12
ENGLISH COLLIER DESTROYED BY
ZEPPELIN

A raiding Zeppelin, on it's way to Eng
land, swooped down at night on the Eng
lish collier, Franz Fischer, sinking the YES
sci. The captain was drowned, as well as
13 members Of the crew. Only three men
were saved-Chief Engineer Burch; Stew
ard Taylor and seaman Charles Hitler.
Not having time to launch lifeboats, the
crew went down with the ship. After
swimming for over an hour, Belgian
steamer launched boat, and picked up
the surviving members. The collier was
located by the Zeppelin, in the dark night,
by the anchor lights.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-02-12
ROUMANIA IS WARNED BY GER
MANY

Roumania is standing in a tight place
On the one side there are economic rea-
sons and diplomatic pressure by the allies,
and on the other side there are the threats
of the Teutonic powers The Roumanian
army is said to be nine-tenths moblllZed,
and the Bucharest government is asking
the allies for $4O,O00,000 loan to finance
her affairs; and it is reported from Italy
that the central powers have warned Rou-
mania that it's present course continued
will be regarded as hostile
1t is said that Roumania has sold more
than $4,000 wagon loads Of grain to Eng
land, and the central powers look with
great disfavor on seeing near at hand
food supply 60 to the allies, and has pro-
tested
Concerning the sale Of grain, Bucharest
answered that was altogether an economic
question, and that the responsible author
ity must necessarily safeguard the econ
omic interests Of a country which cannot
be deprived Of it's sources Of grain.
A dispatch from Rome says the Rou-
manian government offered to compromise
it's issue with the Teutons by supplying the
Austro- Germans with an extra conslgn-
ment of 100000 truck loads of cereals.
A later dispatch says it is reported that
Bulgar and Turkish troops are moving
toward the Roumanian frontier.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-02-12
ZEPPELIN L-19 REPORTED LOST

Zeppelin Liz which was engaged in a
accommodating flight, over the North Sea,
has been reported lost. After making a
thorough search, the conclusion seems to
be that the German airship was sunk with
all on board. The English trawler King
Stephen, had sighted the Zeppelin, and
Captain Martin, Of the trawler, was Of
fered money to rescue the Zeppelin party
After engaging in quite discussion with
the commander Of the dirigible, the
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-02-12
CROWN PRINCE OF TURKEY ENDS
LIFE

Yussof Izzendin, heir apparent to the
Turkish throne, is reported to have ended
his life, in his palace, as result of i'll
health. The crown prince was said to
have been at the head Of peace party,
which put him in opposition with the
Younger class of Turks, and also with the
German authorities in Constantinople He
was born in 1857, and was first cousin
Of the present ruler.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-02-12
French Repulsed by Germans on West
Front

The French front near the River Somme
has been the center Of a severe attack on
the part of the Germans, on account OF the
previous taking by the French Of por-
ton of the German position.
The official statement from German army
headquarters says:
''There was lively artillery activity to
the south Of the River Somme. During
the night of February CT a small trench
section in our new position was lost. A
French attack delivered yesterday after
noon, for which the enemy had prepared
by strong artillery fire, was repulsed. Dur
ing the evening a counter attack again put
us in full possession Of our position.
GA German aeroplane squadron attack
ed the camp at Poperinghe and the Eng
lish camp between Poperinghe and Dix
nude. After frequent fights with enemy
aeroplanes which ascended to defend the
camps, our squadron returned without
loss"
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-02-12
I,UsITAN1A CONTROVERSY SETTLED

The latest dispatches bearing on the
Lusitania affair, is to the effect that the
controversy between Germany and the
United States has been settled, not by Ger
many's making formal disavowal, or OF
using the word "illegal'' in describing the
act of the submarine officer, but by admit
ting her liability for the loss OF neutral
life, because Of the policy Of retaliation
which she pursued.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-02-12
EUROPEAN WAR NOTES
Russia Reserve Increased

Russia s new system Of mobilization by
masses has proven a great success, accord
ing to reports, giving reserve recruits in
sufficient numbers to keep the army front
in full strength. The crisis is passed and
spirit of troops is excellent.
A successful sortie was made by the
Russians on the Dvina front, taking some
positions held by the Germans.
Russians report progress on the Armen-
ian front near the Black Sea, and also in
Persia in the region of Kangavar, south
west Of Hamadan
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-02-12
APPAM Is GERMANY'S WAR PRIZE

Secretary Lansing has announced Of
fically that the Appam is war prize The
disposition Of the ship, and Of the British
crew manning the vessel when captured,
are questions yet to be decided Lieut..
Berg, commander of the prize crew man
ming the vessel and the German embassy
insist that the captured Britons are to be
held as prisoners Of war.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-02-12
Roumania in Doubt

The rapid recovery Of Russia has i'm
pressed Roumania, and although Russia
has made but little actual headway in re
taking lost territory, the Roumanian gov
ernment, no doubt, is aware Of the pre-
parations being made by Russia, for a
spring offensive move, and knows Of the
millions Of Slavs held in reserve for the
drive
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-02-12
German Fleet Active

Preparations are being made at the Klel
Canal for an advance Of the German navy
into the North Sea TO real challenge OF
the British Fleet. Whatever great con-
tests are required on land to settle the war
issues. great sea fight seems to be out OF
the question in the settlement Of the great
issues.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-02-12
JAPANESE LINER SUNK IN
COLLISION

A dispatch has been received from
Shanghai, China, to the effect that the
Japanese liner, Daijin Maru, collided with
the steamship Linan, off the coast Of China.
The liner was sunk as a result Of the col
lision, and 100 persons perished, only p
being saved.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-02-12
Says Troops Concentrate

The London Daily Chronicle reports
that Vienna and Berlin are adopting a
threatening attitude toward Bucharest,
and that there has been a sudden concen-
tration Of men and guns on the Bulgarian
side Of the Danube, while Roumanian
troops are intrenched on the western from
tier within fifty yards Of the Austro-H Hun
garian lines
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-02-12

trawler refused to save the men on board
the airship, because Of the danger Of tax
ing 80 Germans into their ship, which only
contained 9 persons The Zeppelin was
last seen submerged in the water. and the
probability is that the crew has persisted
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-02-12

1t is also stated that the central powers
have demanded "a neutrality favorable to
the central powers" as we'll as the de-
mobilization Of the Roumanian army
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-02-12
NEWS OF THE WORLD

he may, by his very surrender, have shown
the highest form Of patriotism"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-26

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