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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14
AEROPLANES HOVER
OVER ATLANTIC IN
SEARCH OF RAIDER
AlRSHIPS TRYING TO FIND GER.
MAN SUBMARINE THAT
THREATENS SHIPPING
NO TRACE so FAR FOUND OF
SURVIVORS OF THE
KINGSTON
ALLIED WARSHIPS WILL FORM
PATROL 70 RVESSELS SAIL
ING TOMORROW

NEWPORT, Va, Oct 11-British
aeroplanes. out from Halifax, hover,
ed over the Atlantic today for sight
of the German subsea raider, which
has been threatening the allied and
neutral shipping. The airships were
lowering in the vicinity where the
commander of the Greek ship PATHS
was hailed by the U-53. The search by
American destroyers for the surviy.
ors of the Kingston proved fruitiess,
If such ships were torpedoed Ad-
miral Gleaves reported that the
search was without result. Many pas
sengers, who were booked for the
Adriatic, which sails tomorrow, were
today cancelled The officials said
that the report spread today, however
that the British submarine net had not
been spread far north and south of
Nantucket.
The allied warships will form a
strong patrol for the Adriatic. Mime
haha and Philadelphia. sailing to-
morrow. The departure of the liner
Kansan from Boston has again been
postponed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14
ALLEGED WHITE
SLAYER ARRESTED
Elmer Jenkins Charged with Abduct-
ting Ruth Cox, Local
Girl

Elmer Jenkins was arrested in front
of the Dagmar hotel last night at
Hagerstown by Motorcycle Officer Ho-
gan on warrant charging him with
abducting Ruth Cox, young girl
aged IA years of this city. The war
rant was sworn out by the girls
mother yesterday, and Jenkins was
only apprehended last night.
The girl is in Hagerstown but has
not yet been located.
jenkins admits buying two tickets
here and says he took the girl there
simply because she wanted to see the
fair.
Mrs. Cox has sworn out warrant
before the federal authorities here,
charging Jenkins with white slavery.
Jenkins is from Hagerstown aud is
reported to have been recently re-
leased from Jail where he served a
sentence for being drunk and disor.
DERBY
Justice Hartman held Jenkins in
1900 bail for hearing Friday
morning In default of bail Jenkins
was committed to Jail
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14
SENATOR Chiffon
WILL SPEAK HERE
SATURDAY NIGHT
SENIOR SENATOR FROM THIS
STATE WILL DISCUSS I'M
PORTANT QUESTIONS
BY WILSON ADMIN.
lSTRATIoN WILL BE FULLY
EXPLAINED
HE WILL ALSO DEAL WITH THE
STATE ADMINISTRATIONS
POLICIES

Senator w. f. Chiffon will speak in
the Victoria theatre on Saturday night
at O'Clock. This Will be an opportunity
for all. who are anxious to become
familiar with what has been done
by congress during the past few
years. Senator Chiffon has become
national figure during his term in
office and by his close application to
the affairs of his office he is i'm posi-
ton TO explain many things that will
be of interest to the voters of this
state.
In the course of his address, he will
explain in an important manner how
the eight-hour working law was en-
acted and why; why the farmers
loan law was passed, and how il is
possible for the first time in the his
tory of the United States for a farm.
err TO borrow money for the purchase
OF land, stock. fertilizer, etc. and
for making necessary Improvements on
his farm, without being compelled to
be under the finger of the banker
who has never given him an equal
show with the other citizens. why
The child fnber~slaw was passed and
many other law passed during the
Wilson administration. Being identi-
fed with state politics all his life,
living a the capital Of the state, as
he does. enables him to explain many
CT the ways Of the state administra-
tons past and present; he will also
tell the people the effect OF the Vir-
ginia debt. and how il can be paid
if il must. without the people of this
state having TO pay one cent
All who can should hear this able
statesman who without any partisan
feeling will discuss the questions Of
this campaign in an Illuminating and
able manner
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14
MRS. ANNIE CROWLEY
DIES IN BAL TIMORE

Mrs. Annie Catherine Crowley, wife
Of the late William Crowley former
ly Of this city. and well-known
throughout the county, expired yes
terday at her home in Baltimore.
The deceased was born in Martins.
burg and was the daughter Of the
late David and Mary Cunningham.
When young she married Mr. Grow.
ley. also a resident OF his city and
an employee OF the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company She is a
niece OF the late John u. Turner. of
this city and also a niece Of Miss
Sophia Turner, Of South Queen street
She is survived by two sisters. Mrs.
Francis ONonnor. of Baltimore. and
Mrs. WILLIAM Gilmore, of Keyser,
The funeral viii take place from
her late home tomorrow morning at
$50 O'Clock, and requiem mass viii
be read at st. Ambrose's church. fol
lowing which interment Will be made
i'm Cathedral cemetery
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14
DOWNEY REMOVED
AS BANK DIRECTOR

Judge Woods Tuesday afternoon
handed down an opinion in the case
Of W ". Downey vs. DR. S. N. NV.
ers ct al. in when he dissolved the
injunction but suspended execution
of the decree for thirty days to al
low an appeal to the state supreme
court
Some months ago Mr. Downey was
removed as a director of the MArch-
ants and Farmers bank. il being nj.
legged that when he qualified na did
not own sufficient stock to permit
nim to act as a director He refused
to yacate his seat. aud Judge Woods
granted temporary injunction
against Or S. N. Myers, president,
and other directors. The case was
argued at this term. and Yesterday
Judge Woods action removed Mr..
Downey from office
Eva Y. fanham vs. /. f fanham
decree for absolute divorce
Martin l.. Dorm VS. w O Ramsey
& Co. decree perpetuating injunction
requiring the defendants to restore
property to former conditions. aud
dismissing cause at the cost of tho
defendant defendants obtained a
stay for thirty days 10 prosecute an
appeal
Grace r. Noll, VS. w r.. Crawford.
decree appointing special commits
sioners to make sale OF real estate.
Elizabeth Richard vs., John A. Rick
ard, order granting the defendant ali
mohy. and suit money
City Of Martinsburg VS. Mary T..
Watson. decree establishing debts.
and appointing special commission
ers to make sale OF real estate
n II sBmmert. ADMINISTERS q
Martha and George Rutherfprd rs.
Martinsburg Gas company, orders
making up the Isues and placing the
cause on the trial docket
Frederick Abbatoir Go vs.. Itolh
we'll & Co., order dismissing cause
without prejudice to filing new
suit.
Geo. Wolfe VS.. James IIsrris, pdG-
ment rendered against Administrative
of James Harris, and surety on the
appeal bond.
Peoples Trust Company and Bank
Of Martinsburg VS.. James aud Flofi-
da Snyder. Judgment rendered against
defendants aggregating 1900.
F.. v. Aler VS. Geo. VI Raymond,
judgment in favor or plaintiff for S.
3O2.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14
LOCAL BOYS HOME
FROM STATE SHOOT

Last night Sergeants Quay Qenzel
and George S. Martin returned from
Camp Hatfield, where they participat-
ed in the state shoot. There were 80
contestants, and II men and alter
mates were chosen. The local bows
did well. but will not participate in
the national shoot at Jacksonville,
Fla. next winter unless some of the
successful men fail to make the trip.
Frank G. Glassford. formerly of Com
pany f, but now with Company ! OF
the Second regiment made the best
record scoring 40 out OF a possible
$50 shots.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14
SOCIAL FRIDAY NIGHT
BY EPWORTH LEAGUE

The Epworth League Of Gerrards-
town will hold an entertainment and
social in the hall on Friday, October
f., beginning at 100. A silver offer
ing will be taken at the door, the pro
ceeds Of which will be sent to tho
mission field in the Congo district.
The program will consist Of play
lette: Sewing for the flesthen.' So
los. chorusss, pant0mime Every one
Is cordially invited TO attend.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14


At the front door OF the court
house this forenoon the property of
the National Limestone Company was
sold to Attorney Clarence L. pe8s.ee
ana w w, Jackson Of WilhamsporC.
Pa. and J. s. McAnulty. OF Scranton
Pa. and u VI Fell OF Towanda. Pa.
trust FOR the boudholders The pur.
chase price was $200aoo. Following
the sale the purchasers refused 10
state what disposition they woali
make OF tho property. but o report
current that the company will roor-
game. and within short time re-
sumo operations.
When the property was adyer, isea
il was stipulated that no person
would be permitted to bid Unless thew
had iled certified check OF $la, 600
with the trustee and special commits.
stoner or deposited $4,000 e. the
company's bonds Before The sale was
closed the trustees granted any ona
the privilege of bidding If they 50
desired
The Northern Central Trust COM
pany OF Witiiamsport. held the nonds
aud not being able TO realize ON them
started the litigation. which finally
resulted IN the sale The indebted.
ness Of the company Is said to be u
excess OF st,000.000, but since the
sale all matters viii be adjusted SAITH
iaetonly and the indications po.at 10
a re-opening " the plant. just what
plans ars being formulated the lal.
nllasers today refused to state
Should operations bc fesilmel sss.
teral hundred men will be empioyed,
and everybody knows what that
means to Martinsburg II was ths as
pressed hope Of everybody today hat
the new owners would al once beFin
operations
The property offered for sale was
composed Of II tracts Of land wing
south Of the city and contained aboul
1000 acres OF land, together wirn the
plant equipment. which Il among the
best IN the country The property IL
regarded by those in a position 20
know as being among the mes ydlu-
able in the country, and it's proinct
offered on the market has always
found ready sale.
The National Limestone Company
was organized several years ago by
Scranton ana Wiliamaport.& ~. and
local capitalists. There are about 100
stockholders in the company For a
time it appeared TO prosper bat did
ficulties Of various kinds arose, ami
II was deemed best to close the plant
and have affairs Strengthened On
July /, 1915, committee Of the bond
holders appeared before Judge Dayton
al Philippi. and asked that w r.
stephens. of Scranton be appointed
| o holding receiver The request was
complied with and Mr., stephens inn
mediately entered upon his duties,
Later Attorney Wade G. Kilmer. u
this city, was appointed special master
by Judge Dayton to ascertain the
debts settle the accounts OF the bond.
holders aIfll officers. etc. Expert ae-
countants were employed. and II re.
qnired them several months to nm
tangle the skein and make a report
TO Special Master Kilmer
After the bondholders learue the
status OF affairs It was deemed best
TO sell the property, and the Northern
Central Trust Company. trustee an1
special commissioner, directea 1Aat
II be sold
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14
HERE ATTENDING SALE
OF THE NATIONAL PLANT

Attorney Clarence Il. Peasley, Seth
Mccormack and James p. Graham, OF
Williamsport Pa; ]. s. McAnulty and
II. r. Van Deusen, Of Scranton, Pa,
and T. NJ Fell Of Towanda, Pa, @ere
in the city today attending the sale
OF the plant formerly operated b.
the National Limestone Company Mr..
Graham is president of the Northern
Central Trust Company at Williams
sort
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14
Ballot Commissioners

Attorney C. NJ Seibert and Edwin
S. Hill have been appointed ballet
commissioners by the chairman of the
Democratic and Republican commit
tee Circuit Clerk Il Dew. Gerhardt,
by virtue of his office is the chair
man.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14

Send your donations Of second hand
clothing for the disposal Of the So
ciaI Service Union to the Stone lone
al any time.
Miss Taylor viii be at the home on
Friday afternoons from 1870 to 800
10 hold a rummage sale
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14
Always Welcome.

Comrey's Band from Martinsburg Is
here at the fair today and headed the
procession to the fair ground. Conn
reys is one of the best bands that
come TO the fair and is always vel
coined Tuesday Iagerstown Mall.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14
MORE BROOKLYN
MONEY WAGERED
we result of Dodgers Victory
'esterday-Marquard and Leon
ard Today.

p, nNookLYN. n. Y, October IL
IN podgers and Red Sox went to
~. mat for the fourth game of the
mn o.u series this afternoon with
n o'e orooklyn money in evidence as
ts,s sosult OF the Dodgers victory yes
on." The weather is clear. Mar
NJ VINO opened the series for the
sga' 'Onsi league leaders. is pitted
'' Leonard, Boston southpaw.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14

LONDON. Oct 11.-Drastic meas
ures have been taken by the British
Press Bureau to stop the continual
garbling of messages and a breach OF
facts" by the Hearst international
Service Following numerous warn
ings based on Investigations. taking
was disclosed and that organization
today was debarred from the British
mails. cables and all other facilities
used in the transmission of news and
its correspondents denied admission
10 the official Press Bureau.
British Near Greek City.
LONDON. Oct. 11-The British
troops have arrived within two miles
Of the Greek city of Sores, from
where their new offensive against the
Bulgars has been officially announc-
ed The Bulgarian cavalry detacll-
ment operating two miles south OF
Sores has been driven back. The
Serbian troops engaged in fierce
battle with the Bulgarians for the
possession of the Chuke Heights and
are absolutely dominating the impor-
tant town of Monastir. In Transyl-
Yania achievements are stiffening
the resistance of the Roumanians on
the western front, and the French
have consolidated their captured DO
sitons near Chauines and took four
teen hundred prisoners, General Foch
reported
A dispatch from Christiana said
tat three German submarines bonn
Darded the Russian radio station at
fopnoyalck, and damaged it heavily
Al the station on the Thurman coast
OIL the Arctic sea one mast was shot
down and three men killed. Dis
patches from the same source yes.
terday said three German submarines
were sunk by Russian destroyers.
Asquith cheered.
Premier Asquith received ire
mehdous ovation in the house of com
mons thls afternoon, when he de-
cared in the midst of speech. in
"hlch he moved for new war credits.
mat this war cannot end patched up.
ana II would be dishonorable to com.
promise and masquerade under the
name OF peace. This isn't a moment
'Vr lalht hearts and wavering. coun.
Sels' The prime minister added
Nheh the galleries were again silent
me allies are not vindictive, but
VIII require from their enemies ade
quate reparation for the past and Sc.
e",i'y Tor the future" The premier
asked for new war credits of a bill
non ana half, bringing the total
prush credits up to fifteen and a hall
billion.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14
AMERICAN ACQUIRES
FINE DUTCH PICTURES

THE HAGUE, Oct IA great
collection OF pictures by the eelebrat-
ed Dutch painter Hendrix Me sdag.
noted for his Studies of clouded skies
and water. has been sold to an I'M
named American purchaser at high
price.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14
MISS SITES TO WE'D
Mr.. WORKS OCT. &c
''pu'ar Young Lady and Well Known
wan VIII be Married in This
civ

invitations have been sent. out. an.
p otnGihg the wedding of Miss Addie
, seine Sites and Louis Robert Vorce.
\, VIII take place at the Trinity
~ r. church, south, at $50 o'clock,
Do'Oper 18th Miss Sites is the daugh,
ot DIR. and Mrs. J. Mckee Sites,
west Burke street, and is very
popuiar' attractive and talented young
a, a'' Mr.. Vorce holds a lucrative pc.
''On with the Dupont Powder Com,
parry.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14
Columbus Day.

Columbus Day will be observed to-
morrow in all the public schools Of
this city, by appropriate exercises.
Schools will be called at the usual
hour S:45 a. m. aud a program rem
dered after which the remainder of
the day will be observed as holi.
day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14
HUGHES DECLARES
HE MADE NO DEAL
WITH THE GERMANS
MAKES CURT DENIAL or THE
STATEMENTS UTTERED BY
NORMAN HAPGoOD
DECLARES HE STANDS FOR PRO
lection OF AMERICAN LIVES
AND PROPERTY
SAYS DEMOCRATS HAVE NOT LtV
Ed UP TO PROMISES IN 1912
PLATFORM
tBy Perry Arnold

CLARKSBURG. w. Va. Oct IL. ID
Candidate Hughes made u curt ae
NAL Of the charges made by Norman
liapgood that there is an understand
ing between himself and the German
propogandists. He did not mention
The charges specifically nor ref 1cted
upon Hapgood's name.
i have no understanding no agree
ments with the interests of anybody
he declared "Bnt stand for the In
tsrests Of the United States. AMI ths
protection Of American lives. Ameri
can property and american commerce
throughout the world
Swinging Through the Stat.
CLARKSHURG. w. Va. oct H.
Republican nominee Hughes swung
westward through West Virginia to
day with his Indictment against Demo
cratic policies Speeches were seized
uled for Clarksburg, Parkersburg
Huntington and Charleston At each
Of these places he is expected to hurI
his criticism mainly against the
Democratic failure TO live up to tho
pledges Of the 1912 platform. promis
ing protection Of American lives
abroad Speaking here he caustically
assailed the administration handling
Of the Mexican Situation His voice is
strong, and he is in the best shape
he lras been in since August
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14
SOCIALIST TICKETS
APPEARS ON BALLOT

The Socialist ticket will appear this
dis year ON the official ballot This
morning Or Smith filed The ticket,
which is complete with the exception
OF "a congressional candidate. with Cir.
cult Clerk l.. Dew Gerhardt. and the
ballot commissioners have directed
that it be included.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14

Tuesday nights service at the tab
ernacle was productive of good re
suits. there being 81 persons who pro-
fessed conversion. The service was
begun with the usual musical pro
gram, which was Of a high order and
enjoyed by the more than 1000 in at
tendance. Mr.. and Mrs. f. S. Rey-
nolds favored the audience with a
beautiful selection. and previous to
the sermon, upon request Of Mr.
Stephens. they sang again.
The christian people seem to have
at last become awakened. and last
night they went among their friends
and did much personal work Their
efforts bore good frult, and there
were many hearts made glad ere the
service concluded.
The sermon. as usual, was of the
heartsearching kind Mr. Stephens
preaching on To-day If We will hear
His voice" His appeals went straight
home TO many. and when the invi-
tation was given, fathers and moth
ers, husbands and wives responded.
A feature that has been overlook
ed was the Sunday afternoon service
at the Jail Mrs. Barlow was in chare
and so impressive were her appeals
that eleven men openly declared they
would lead better lives.
Last Nights Sermon
Last night Mr. stephens preached
on, IF We Win Hear His Voice He
said in part:
have a great text tonight A sim
pie text but mighty text. II is a
Continued on page two)
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14
Expects to Adjourn.

The county court has been work
ing yesterday and today on the reg
istration list, and so far but few
transfers have been asked for. The
court expects to adjourn this even
ing
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14
HEARST INTERNATIONAL NEWS SER
VICE IS DEBARRED FROM BRITISH
MAILS AND CABLES FOR Taxing

mr. ASTIC MEASURES TAKEN BY THE BRITISH PRESS BU-
REAU FOLLOWING AN INVESTIGATION FOR CON
TINIJAL GARBLING OF MESSAGES AND BREACH OF
FACTS"-BRITISH TROOPS ARRIVE NEAR GREEK
CITY OF SERES AND BULGARIAN CAVALRY Is DRIV-
EN- BACK-RUSSIAN DESTROYERS SINK THREE GER
MAN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ASQUITH GIVEN A
GREAT OVATION IN HOUSE OF COMMONS
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14
THE NATIONAL LIME STONE COM
PANYSPLANT SOL TODAY FOR $780,
600 TO PENNSY LVAN|A CAPITALISTS

BIG INDUSTRY, SOUTH OF THE CITY. WHICH HAS BEEN
CLOSED FOR SEVERAL. MONTHS. Is SOLD TO THE
TRUSTEES FOR THE BONDHOIDERS - PROPERTY
CONSISTS OF ABOUT 1000 ACRES OF LAND AND THE
PI ANT EQUIPMENT. WHICH Is AMONG THE BEST ~
THE COT NTRY-REPORTS ARE THAT THE PLANT
WILL BE RE.OPENED AND THAT MEANS THE EN-
PLOYMENT OF SEVERAL HUNDRED MEN
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14
CHRISTIAN PEOPLE APPEAR AT
LAST TO HAVE AWAKENED TO
THEIR DUTIES.
TOMORROW NIGHT LARGE DELE.
CATION OF RAILROAD MEN
WILL ATTEND.
Conversions.
The Announcements.

Tonight p. M. Miss Byrnes will
meet all young women who desire in
struction in personal work Meet ia
the annex. 7:30 p. m. evening serv-
ice with stirring message by Mr.
stephens
Thursday $50 a. m cottage pray
er meetings. 2:30 y. m. service for
everybody in the tabernacle. $50 p.
m. meeting OF the women's council
on the elatform Every member
should be present 1880 y. m. great
evening service This IS B. x O. rail
road night. The men viii come In a
body, and Mr. stephens viii have a
message for them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14

The regular meeting of the w G.
T. U will be held in the ladies' par
Tor at the " NJ G. A.. Thursday AZ.
ternoon at 430 O'Clock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-10-14
Cottage Prayer Meetings, Thursday
at $50.


District No. ! Mrs Raymond Bart
Ice near Muddy Lane.
District No 2 Mrs. Ciola Breeder,
East Liberty street.
District No. Mrs. Maggie Pas
kel, Hess avenue
District No MRS Cleggett Keep
linger. Liberty street.
District No ) Mrs Elmo Hopper,
Us North High street
District No. 6t1s38 b. ml Mrs
Gertie Elliott. lie 1.2 gswaiTz street
District No. r. Mrs Percy De
Grange. sos West Race street.
District No Division A. Miss
Lizzie Kemmerling i01 West Race
street Division 3, Mrs. A. b. Stoli-
pher, 231 North Spring street.
District No. Mrs. Hammel. 900
West Burke street
District No. 10 Mrs Ambrose. los
North Water street
District No II Mrs Eugene Yves.
trater. AS West John street.
District No. II Division A. Mrs
Calvin Bremen, 513 South Spring
street. Division b, Miss Bertha E,v-
ersole, 1925 West John street
District No. 10 Mrs. f. M. Hardy,
sos West Martin street.
District No 14-'Mrs. f. w. Athey,
727 West King street
District No l5-Mrs. ]. A. Lemen.
527 West John street
District No l6-Mrs Crockett 519
Stephen street
District No 17-Mrs. S. NJ Moler
sos New York avenue
District No. is Mrs Hiram Am
brose, 7O5 Faulkner avenue
District No 19-Mrs. Anna Barber
322 Kentucky avenue.
District No. 20-Mrs. Peter RIDDEN.
our, corner Rosemont and John
streets.
District No. II Mrs. Rodgers
Berkeley Place