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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-26

pleatcd ruffles. Another effective
summer evening gown displayed at
the same time was of white Georget
crepe beaded with opaque white
beads. The bodice was cut in Dol
ero effect, and the skirt was charm
ing contrast to the full skirt Of the
net dress being pleated to fall
straight and narrow looking from the
waist to the ankles. A narrow bead
ed girdle encrcled the waist and
caught up a straight panel in the
back to carry out the bolero effect.
Fur Trimmed Costumes Still
In Evidence
Although our shops are overflow
ing with airy, summary looking fab
RIGS, hats, and dresses, our Avenue
presents, with the exception Of a
straw hat now and then, quite as
wintry an appearance as II has for
the last few weeks. The velvet suit
combined with faille or broadcloth.
Is a general favorite and fur Is still
its trimming. The notion Of com
bining cloth and silk or velvet is a
practical and effective one; often as
in our illustration, the lower section
Of skirt is of broadcloth. This Of
fers an unusually good idea for re-
modelling skirt that has become
slightly worn about the lower edge
A velvet dress or suit is quite apt
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-26
TEXAS PIG CLUB BOYS PROFITS

Raymond Williams, Of Texas, join
ed the pig club last spring. Selecting
a two month old Duroc pig weighing
Al pounds he commenced feeding 1t
early In April. Grazing his pig on
oats, Bermuda grass, and alfalfa. he
fed a supplementary feed OF shorts
and maize chops, some skim milk and
toward the end some cottonseed
meal. Seven months later the pig
was killed and 1t dressed 395 pounds
The meat, lard sausage, etc, when
sold at retail brought s51.65 and CAV,
the boy net profit Of $23.31.
Month by month the pig gained as
follows:
Weight at beginning, Al pounds; a
the end OF the first month, SO pounds
second month, 145 pounds: third
month, 2O4 pounds; fourth month pa
pounds; fifth month, 346 pounds
sixth month, 414 pounds. The pig was
then s months old and had gained
1913 pounds in six months, more thai
pounds daily. The next month yer.
little gain was put on, as the pig was
very fat.
The total cost, including feed, orr
ginal cost Of pig,a nd cost OF killing
cutting. and refrigeration was 1884
The net profit of 1913 was approx
imately twice as much as II the pil
had been sold on the hoof.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-26

Tom, the country six year old, pre-.
senting himself one day in even more
than his usual state of dust and dis
orders, was asked by his mother IL
the would not like to be little city
boy, and always be nice and clean
in white suits and shoes and stock
ings.
Tom answered scornfully: They're
not children; they're pets. Harp
| ers Monthly.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-26
IF YOUR CHILD Is Cross,
FEvERIsH, C0NsTIPATED
Look MotherI II tongue Is coated,
cleanse little bowels with "call-
fornia Syrup Of Figs"

Mothers can rest easy after giving
California Syrup of Figs" because In
few hours all the clogged-up waste,
sour bile and fermenting food gently
moves out of the bowels, and you have
well, playful child again.
Sick children needn't be coaxed to
take this harmless fruit laxative"
Millions of mothers keep 1t handy be-
cause they know Its action on the
stomach. liver and bowels is prompt
and sure.
Ask your druggist for 50-cent bot
tie Of California Syrup OF Figs" which
contains directions for babies, children
of all ages and for grown-ups.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-26

Optimistic Thought.
Impatience under a burden only
makes 1t heavier
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-26
GREAT NORTHERN LINE
THROUGH CASCADES OPEN

Seattle, Wash, Feb. 24-The Great
Northern main line through the Cas-
cade mountains which had been de-
layed twenty-four days by damage to
a long bridge at Corea on the west
slope, was reopened today and all
trains are running as usual. A large
part of the snow in the mountains
has disappeared, and the railroads
expect no further interruption OF the
traffic.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-26
GIVE SYRUP OF FIGS"
TO CONsTIPATED CHILD
Delicious "FruIt Laxative" can't harm
tender little Stomach, liver
and bowels.

Look at the tongue, mother! II
coated, your little ones stomach, liver
and bowels need cleansing at once.
When peevish. cross. listless, doesn't
sleep, eat or act naturally, or is fever
ish, stomach sour, breath bad; has
sore throat, diarrh1a, full of cold, give
a teaspoonful Of California Syrup of
Figs" and in few hours all the foul,
constipated waste, undigested food
and sour bile gently moves out Of its
little bowels without gripping, and you
have q we'll, playful child again. Ask
your druggist for 50-cent bottle of
California Syrup Of Figs" which con-
tains fullAdirections for babies, chill.
dren Of all ages and for grown.ups.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-26

Good stock, a good start before
weaving pasture. balanced ration,
a mineral mixture always before the
pig, and the work and care OF an
industrious boy all contributed to
this successful pig feeding.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-26
State Of Ohio. City Of Toledo. ! 81.

Lucas County. ss'
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is
senior partner Of the firm Of +. ]. Cheney
& Co.. doing business In the City Of To-
ledo. County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum Of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev-
cry case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use Of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
my presence, this sth day Of December.
A. d. 1886.
(SeaD A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
and acts directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Send for
Testimonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take HAIR Family Pills for constipation.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-22
FESTIVITIES
ARE NOW IN PROGRESS
Reception This Afternoon, So
cial Tonight, At Home.

The public reception at Martins
burg Councils new home on the third
floor OF the Ramsey building, mark
ing the first in the series of Junior
Order events during the housewarm-
ing, took place this afternoon from 3
to 3 As previously stated the musical
and social will be held at that place
tonight. commencing at 100 O'Clock
In addition to orchestral selections
there Will be recitations, Virtue"
by Miss Vannetta Wild; liberty,
by Mr.. Adam Link, and Patriotism"
by Miss Mary Lou Robey Mrs. Per
cy DeGrange will give reading
Miss Stella Trenary anil Dr. G. b.
Geyer will sing solos and there will
be addresses by officers Of the State
Council. A number of these officers
are now here Sunday afternoon at 3
O'Clock there will be devotional exer-
cises and the public will be welcome
at any of the services this afternoon,
tonight and Sunday Monday the
State Executive Committee will meet
and Monday night the first regular
meeting will be held.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-22
Counter-Attacks Again Drive
kaiSer'S Forces Back.
FRENCH TAKE INITIATIVE
Military Critics Say This Is
Done to Discourage Further
German Offensive Move.
ments Along Verdun Front.
(sy international News Service,

tBy international News ServiceA
Paris. April German troons IN
a fierce night attack ON Dend Mans
I'M succeeded in penetrating the
French trenches. but were driven out
ny counterattaek. The Germans
also made an attack on the French
positions at the Caurelette wood. but
were ropulsed there In the attacks
the Germans again unsucessfully
made use OF liquid FIRE.
The terrific bombardmenl onened
by the Germans Friday on the front
NJ VauX continued during the night.
NO infantry attack developed there.
but II is believed that the lombard.
ment is being made in preparation for
general assault on the French no.
sitions east of tho Mouse.
French Regain Initiative.
Paris, April Military experts
analy2ing the Verdun situation TODAY.
said that the French had regaIned the
initiative on the Meuse. but declared
that the French attacks represented
no general counter-offcnsive but were
aimed to discourage further German
offensive movements.
Won der Goltx Dead.
Berlin, April 22-The German war
office today issued statement ON
the death of Field Marshal Won der
Golt2 as follows:
Field Marshal Won der Coltz died
of spotted fever at his hendauarters
in Turkey after an Illness of ten
days"
Airnen Are Active.
Salonika, April 20 Sofia. the can't
tai Of Bulgaria, was bombarded by A.
French aviator Friday, four shells be.
Ing dropped on the city. He return.
ing covered to the allied base, hay-
ing covered 1855 miles in his flight to
and from Sofia Aerial squadrons ON
both sides are becoming moro active,
the German and Anglo-Frencll air ri.
lots making daily incursions. Friday
u German squadron bombarded the
allied camp. A few hours later q re-
talatory attack was made upon the
German camp by allied ayiators.
Aviator Drops Leaflets.
London, April 22.--An Official BuI.
garian statement from Sofia today
says that two hostile aviators bonn
barded that city yesterday. There
were no casualties. and the damage
was slight One aviator dropped
leaflets announcing the fall Of Trs.
bzond and Erzerum.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-22
German Night Attack
Fooled BY The French
SCOTT AT SAN ANTONIO.

San Antonio Ten April ~
Major General Hugh H. Scott.
chief Of staff Of the United States
army and Gen. Frederick tuns
ton. in charge of operations along
the frontier and in Mexico dis
cussed today the problems that
have grown out Of the punitive
expedition in pursuit of Francisco
villa General Scott arrived from
Washington and was met by
General Funston. the two going
Immediately to General Funston's
headquarters at Fort Sam Hous-
g ton. General Scott was sent here =
= by Secretary of War Baker TO =
= discuss the situation in detail .
. with General Funston and to =
" make to the secretary personal =
report OFFICERS hero are con. .
4 ylnced that General Scott soon =
= will admit the futility of continu- =
ing the pursuit of villa under the .
y existing circumstances.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-22
AUTO TURNS OVER
BADLY INJURING TWO
George DoWney and Father Are
Hurt Near ILLUMINATION, Md.

George Downcy, aged about Is
years was badly injured and his faith
or, Lewis Downey of townsville, was
slightly hurt when the Ford touring
car. which the former was driving,
ran over an embankment Monday
evening On the Sharpsbnrg Pike. a
short distance from ILLUMINATION,
Md Downey lost control when a tire
was punctured The car turned once
over and landed again on its wheels.
Young Downey was hurled from the
machine and sustained a broken jaw
bone and badly laccrated ear His
father was only slightly injured, be
ing bruised and lacerated about The
legs The ear was only slightly dam
aged.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-22
VILLA HAS ESCAPED
SOUTH Of OEAOL|NE
Early Withdrawal OF American
Troops Now Expected.
VILLA is STILL AMBITIOUS
Bandit Would Crush De Facto
Government and Make Him
self the Dominant Figure In
Affairs In Mexico.
(By international News scrvice)

10y international NCWb 9CTNiCt1
III Paso. April Officials admit.
ted today that the American expedi-
ton had nor The slightest chance of
taking Villa dead or alive. and they
foresee the withdrawal of the troops
They now realize that there was
more truth chan fiction in the state
ment OF Carran2a that the Chihuahua
Durango line was the limit OF pur.
suit South of TINS line. Villa is
Strengthening his forces. while north
Of il, the Americans are resting on
their arms. awaiting the result Of the
conference between General Scott
and General Funston.
Officers or the border also believe
the American troops would now have
to fight the Carranzistas as we'll as
the Villistas.
Reports reaching the border today
brought the information that villa
has undertaken an ambitious plan,
namel the overthrow OF the de faeto
government and the establishing Of
himself as the dominant figure in
Mexican affairs
More Troops Reach Columbus
Columbus, ~ H., April 22-Tbe
last of the 1900 fresh troops order
ed to Columbus, and held subject TO
General Pershne's orders. viii be
eneamped here Monday The Seven
teenth infantry arrived this morning.
and the Sixth cavalry is expected at
any time.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-22
COURT SUSTAINS
MECHANICS Lien
Other Matters Before Judge
Woods at Today'S Session.

In the Circuit Court this morning
Judge Woods handed down his deeis-
ion in the mechanics lien suit of
Contractor Lee NJ Bender against. A.
Koaelsehotz, deciding in favor of the
plaintiff
The court also ruled in the me.
chanios' lien suit of Electrical Con
tractor o. L. Collins against William
Keller sustaining the defendant in
this case and denying the lien.
The injunction suit of Attorney
w w Downey against the officers of
the Merchants & Farmers bank, in
which he plaintiff seeks to restrain
The directors from declaring his seat
fore Iuaqe Woods mis- morning an
a demurrer 70 fine hin This viii no
ruled lpon later nv Judge Woods
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-22
WASHINGTON WILL SOON HAVE ANSWER OF BERLIN
President Expects Nezvs
From Germany Monday
NOTE DELIVERED THURSDAY.

Washington, April 22-Ambas.
sador Gerard at Berlin cabled the
: state department that he had de
livered the American note on
E submarine warfare to the Ger
; man foreign office at 40 o'clock
Thursday afternoon. Secretary
Lansing said later he had not
been advised just when a reply
might be forthcoming Other of
. flcials, however. indicated they .
. expected it by the middle Of next
; week Ambassador Gerard is
: known to have entered a brief
g conversation with Foreign Min
lister Won Jagow. after delivering
the communication. Although the
contents OF a second message
from Mr Gerard were closely
+ guarded it is understood that the
ambassador informed the depart
ment he had been assured imme-
diate consideration would be Civ
Ell to the note
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-22
WEEKLY SESSION
OF CITY COUNCIL
Republican Officers For EIec-
ton Manufacturer Business.

The regular weekly session of the
city council was held Friday nieht at
the city hall. there being present
Mayor Turner Councilman Gard,
Wolford and Ruasler; Recorder Zirk-
lie. Water Superintendent Shaffet,
City Health Officer Clay, City Engi-
neer Bromley end Fire Marshal
quinn
The Republicans submitted their
list Of officers for the municipal cleo
ton to be held Monday, May &, the
officers being The same Republicans
who acted in that capacity at the re
cent city primary election. 1t is ex-
pected that Tire Democrats will sub
nit the n4mes OF the officials who
acted for that party at the primaries.
Z. c. Henshaw was granted permis-
sion TO enlarge his auto garage.
A. L. Watson was denied permis-
sion TO tap the sewer at his new
property on West Burke street for
clear water only owing to the taci
that he can use the gutter in front
OF the house tor this purpose, which
was probably overlooked.
The Martinsburg Poster Advertis-
ing Company was given permission
to erect a bill board on North Queen
street along the warehouse of the
Miller Grocery Company.
c. NJ Speck was ordered to lay a
sidewalk and gutter in front of his
property on North Queen street
). T. Clifford and A. Snyder were
ordered to lay sidewalks and cutters
n front OF their properties on Lib
erty street,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-22
LITTLE OLE REcovERs.

Little Amy Cross. Of Great Capon
who was brought at the point OF
death to the City Hospital about a
week ago, has recovered sufficiently
to return home, and will be taken
back Sunday by her parents, Mr. and
Mrs B. r. Cross.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-22
LEAVES 50 1000

Munich. April % The Mayor Of
Fuerth. Bavaria has been notified
that George Hunger native of the
city, who died in New York some
time ago, left $4,000 to his home town
The interest to be used for the sup
port of soldiers who have lost their
nyesieht in the war.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-22
POOR AMUSEMENT

To amuse his baby, Clarence
Snow, Of Qanque Green county, Va,
snapped pistol several times in its
lace. The weapon went off and the
bullet erazed tho head Of an infant
and buried itself in the breast Of the
mother, The woman viii recover.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-22
FINEST BABY WAS
"BOBB|E" BRADFORD
Small Son of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
A. Bradford the Winner.
BETTER BABIES CONTEST
Held the Past Two Days Under
Child Welfare Auspices
Musicale Last Night At First
Baptist Church.

Despite the inelement weather, n
goodly number of persons were pres.
ent in the large Sunday school room
of the First Baptist Church last ev-
enng at the closing sessions of the
Better Babies Contest. The doubt. if
ever before MartinaburE audience
had the pleasure OF listening 10 such
an exquisite collection OF songs Of
childhood The program was rs fol
lows
Sextelte- by Mesdames Wiltshire,
Bouic. Sencindiver and Misses Cham.
berlaln. StriblnR and Ashcom.
Solo Miss Chamberlain
Solo Miss Asheom.
Recitation-M Miss Sallle Aler
Solo-Mrs Bouie
Solo Mrs. Wiltshire.
Seytctte Mosdames Wiltshire,
Bouie Grimsley and Sencindiver
Misses Chamberlain and Ashcom.
Accompanies Mrs Grimsley and
Miss StriblnE
Rev, Gilbert c. Smith was introduc
cd as the speaker of the evening"
and talked earnestly Of the good done
tho community by the Better Babies
Contest; of The necessity OF more
cooperation upon the part OF parents
70 develop not only more healthy chill
dren, but in addition to raise them
10 Christian citizenship
He spoke of the excessive need OF
q cleaner city, by both physically and
morally. and voiced the sentiment
that al Christian parents would
place their shoulders to the wheels
Of any progressive movement which
tends to make Martinsburg what it
should become.
Mrs G.. p Grimsley, the chairman
Of the Community Department of the
Good Neighbor Association under
whose excellent supervision the Bet
ter Babies Contest was held, then
presented the beautifully embossed
certificates of examination to each
child who had been examined during
the contest
The bronze medal for the most
perfect baby in Martinsburg was
won by Robert Louis Bradford, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. A Bradford, who
scored the points making an average
Of 985 The children who scored the
highest in their different divisions
and received the diplomas having
the blue ribbon and gold Better Bah
les" seal are Ruth May Darby, Ford
WorthinG Buxton, Mary Jane Mock.
George Meade Harbahenn, LcGard
Manning, Frances Maxine thinner
man Merriam Rose Davisin and Rich
ard Stuart Grizzard. Certificates, di
plomas and medal were awarded by
the Womans Home Companion a
number OF persons have suggested that
the Better Babies Contest become
an annual affair and the Good Neigh
Dor Association is seriously consider.
ing the subject Too much credit for
the success Of the contest just held
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-22
TO TRY TO SECURE
NEW MASONIC HOME
Local Business Men Will Take
Up Matter Next Week.
HAVE SPLENDID CHANCE
Martinsburg's Natural Advant-
ages of More Value Than Of
fer of Free Subcommittee
Meets May II.

Attorney Decatur II Rodgers. sec
Rotary Of the Maransburg Business
Mems Association, Aodey took up
with Attorney A. G. Nadenbousch the
question of the establishment of the
proposed new Masonic Home in The
vicinity of Martinsburg, and will like.
~ bring this matter before the bust
ness men in a formal manner the
first OF next week. MI Nadenbonsoh
but that, as the institution would be
prominent Masons recently appoint
-LGAA-.L..A-Lr cI. I,La.L.A
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-22
Trouble At Springfield.
CUMMINS LICKS TEDDY
IN MONTANA PRIMARIES
(By international News service.)

(By international News Service.)
Helena, Mont, April 22.-Scattering
returns from Yesterdays primary in
that Senator Cummns will
vim the stave over Colonel Roosevelt
On the Democratic side, President
Wilson has no opposition
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-22
WANT NEW DISTRICT.

Charleston citizens have obtained
an alternative writ OF mandamus from
the supreme court against the coun-
ty court Of Kanawha county to COM
pol the creation of new voting pre-
einets in the county. The writ is
rcturnabIe April "a
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-22
Mr.. WOODS 70 SPEAK

Hon Samuel Y. Woods, of Philippi
Democratic nominee for Congress
from this district will speak next
Monday night in this ci y. {. s. Ser
ator W. L. Chiffon and other prom
inent speakers are also expected.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-22
SERIOUSLY i'll

Nj John r. Trussell former res
ident of Charles Town is seriously i'll
at his home in Washington Mr. Trus-
sell was stricken with paralysis last
Wednesday afternoon. His friends
viii regret his illness.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-22
GAME CANCELLED.

The grounds being too wet in Der
kelley Springs the game TO have been
played there with the Martinsburg
High Schol baseball team has been
cancelled.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-22
HURT HIS FOOT

Mr. Samuel Stewart. Of DarkesviIle
one Of the c. V. r. r. trackmen on
that section, was in Chambersburg
Friday to consult with the company
doctor relative to his foot which was
injured on the 9th of March. The C.
V. trackmotor ran over his foot 1t
is somewhat improved.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-22
FOR EASTER

Ice Cream, custard and Lemon Ice,
Strawberry, Vanilla, Chocolate, Cara
mel, Tutti Fruitti and Neapolitan, at
scHNElDER'S BAKERY,
Both Phones. Prompt Delivery.
y Up It
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-22
NICOTINE 40.

Spray your fruit trees for Green
Aphis, Apple Red Bug and Pear
Psylla with Nicotine 40 Write or
phone your orders to the
MARTINSBURG FRUIT EX.
A 10 In Sf
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1.-THE Life of Our Saviour" seven
reel feature at Victoria on Monday,
matinee and night. 4 90 Up 2t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-22
Mr.. ]. w. HOLIDAY
ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY

To the Voters Of Berkeley County:
wish to announce that | VIII be
oandidate for the Office of County
Commissioner Of Berkeley County on
The Democratic Ticket, before the
primaries to be held on June 6. 1916,
and will appreciate the assistance Of
all who support me-
u Up 2t JOHN ". HOLIDAY
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BE SURE TO SEE

"The Life of Our Saviour" at the
Victoria Monday. % Up ct