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The Washington times., 1916-01-17
ToDAYS BEST FILMS
By GARDNER MACK.


Charles Richman and Norma Tall
madge. in ''The Battle Cry Of
Peace" (Yitagraph). the Strand.
Ninth and ID streets.
j. Warren KerriRan. in "Landon's
Legacy" adapted from the story
by Meredith Nicholson (Universal).
CrandalPs. Ninth and D streets:
and the Pauper." adapted from the
story by Mark Twain Famous
Players), the Leader. Ninth. be-
tween and F streets.
Cleo Ridgely and Wallace Reid. in
THE Golden Chance" Gasky).
I.oew's Columbia. Twelfth and F
Earle Williams and Anita Stewart. In
MY Lady's Slipper" adapted from
the story by Cyrus Townsend
Brady (Vitagraph). the Garden. 42S
Ninth street
Billie Richie. in "BilIy's Reforma-
ton" (L~Ko). the Hippodrome.
Ninth street and New York avenue
George Probert and Margaret Greene,
IN 'Nedra." adapted from the story
by George Barr McCutcheon
SPathe). the Masonic Auditorium,
thirteenth street and New York
Marie DorO. in "The White Pearl'
tFamous Players), Crandall's
Apollo, ga II street northeast.
Eote--These selections are made
from programs prepared by the
managers of the theaters concerned,
ard no responsibility Is assumed foV
Al hitraly chances without notice 70
he Times. They are based on the
persorpltyy of the players and the
producing company and not per-
Sonal INSPECTION. except In special
eases. g. n.
The Washington times., 1916-01-17
Uncle Harry Explains An Important New Discovery

~ you certainly are brave boys
w to sit there in those chairs
with all that high explosive
- right over vnur headaiss, aaio
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11

In addressing the of the appealing the Re
pubcans for their suffrage the June primaries Sneafngcn
says:
i hereby myself candidate for the nomination
of Treasurer of the State of West Virginia be voted
State Primary Election be held the Sixth Day Of June
Feeling that what the voters of my State wish is
who and what am, will tell few words possible
Il was born in West Virginia fty-seven years ago this
ing June parents both native West Virgnan the
county of Marion. have been Republican all of my life My
of our Civil War in Maulsbys Battery
Have held asked for saared paying office
my life, but have been working and contributing Republican
since of age and think ruthfuy say that few
in this State have done work for the parry and
luey without pay
Il have been Chairman of our Congressional Committee
different terms and Treasurer of State Committee term
I'm 1912 sincerely believed Mr. Taft could reelected
with thousands Of others this Progress
Ve Republican and such sent Deegae-at-Iarge
the Chicago Convention That Convention nominated Taft
home and the head of the Progressive wing party
in this section worked day. and often nights the closing of
the polls in November for the of whole Republican
State and County Tickets.
Il feel as think all should and feel that this is the
GetFogetherYear for Party and feeling must get
together to win in November hereby earnestly solicit your sup
port for the Office Of Treasurer of West Virginia.
CHAS. A. SWEARINGEN.. .
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
CHEERS FOR FRANCE
AS PROVENCE SANK
"Adieu, My 5oys!" Cried Captain
and Men on Deck Answered
give la Francel"

PARIS, March S.--f'Commandant
Vesco of the rovence. remaining on
theb ridge to the last second, dom.
mated the tumult by his voice cry
ing: "Adieu. my boys" The men
massed in groups on the forward deck
replied with enthusiastic cries of
'Vive la Francen
Thus writes Deputy Maurice Boka-
nowskl to President Poincare regard
ing the sinking of the French auXili-
airy cruiser Provence. which went
down in the Mediterranean on Feb.
26. NJ. Bokanowski, a reserve army
officer was swimming to get out OF
the suction of the vessel as she sank.
"All around the ship" he adds,
"shipwrecked seamen and soldiers
who were swimming or were safe in
the boats or clinging TO RATS, on see
ing the Provence plunge Joined in the
cry of 'Vive la France!
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
GERMAN DYNAM|TER
GETS LIFE SENTENCE
Irlal of Man Who Blew Up Factory
Quickly Finished-No Pity,
Says Judge.

DETROIT, March S.-Life impris.
onment is the penalty Charles Respa,
OF Detroit must pay for dynamiting
the Peabody overall factory in Wal
Kersyille, Ont. June 81. 1915. and at.
tempting to destroy the Windsor ar
mories in the same manner.
A jury in the Ontario High Court in
sandwich found him guilty yesterday
noon after being out only twenty-five
minutes The sentence was at once
imposed by Chief Justice Sir Glen
nome Falconbridge, who took occa-
sion to denounce the convicted man.
There is nothing to excite pity in
your case" declared the court, mot
even the excuse of spurious loyalty.
FOR a patry $500 you played the role
OF a hired incendiary and assassin.
tespa's trial began Monday after
noon and was completed in less than
twenty1four hours.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
YALE SENIOR CLASS
SPENT S1,O07,364
Fifty-four Took First Drink There
and 1o6 Learned to Use
Tobacco.

NEW HAVEN. Conn, March s.
Education cost the present Yale AGA
demic senior class of 325 men s1,0S7,-
364, averaging per man for the course
s4,073, according to figures made pub
lie. The highest for any man is S15,-
900. while the lowest is $500 OF
these 100 have earned part of their
way. or s306,979
Tobacco is used by 235. Of whom
106 have taken it up since coming
here: of the 40 who drink. "a took
their first tipple at Yale.
Another shock came when a man
other than an athlete was voted to
have done most for Yale. He is viii.
liam Boss Proctor. Jr., OF New York
City. Morris Hadley, the Presidents
son, was voted most scholarly and
greatest student; Harry Crocker, of
San Francisco, baseball manager, by
far the most popular: Pie Way, Of
Manchester, n. H.. the best-all-around
athlete; Otis Guernsey, Of New York.
noted drop kicker the handsomest,
and Lawrence G. Tighe, of st. Paul,
the most likely to succeed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
UPPER PANHANDLE
FOR BETTER ROADS
Hancock and Brooke Counties Pre-.
pare for Great Work in Road
Building.

MORGANTOWN. W. Va, March s.
West Virginias good roads move.
ment has a decided impetus in the
upper panhandle and unless plans on
foot in the various counties in that
section, all the principal highways
will be permanently improved in the
near future. Brooke and Hancock
good roads enthusiasts are particular
ly active and the plans to improve the
roads have already assumed large pro-
portions. In Brooke county, the move
ment was awakened at the beginning
of the new year by the arrival of c.
II. Eichelberger. recently elected by
the Brooke county court to assume
charge of the work in that county.
Engineer Eichelberger found things
in a disorganized state but since as
Stunning charge has accomplished won
ders.
Up in Hancock county the citizens
started ont a few years ago to con
struct a permanent highway from
Chester to New Cumberland with
the result that considerable work has
been done and partial arrangements
furthered for the completion OF the
building of an improved highway con
Meeting the two towns. The latest
step was taken by the taxpayers Of
Poe district, who will vote on a $780,
O00bond Issue on March 2Sth Mass
meetings TO arouse interest are now
being held and several are scheduled
for the ensuing two weeks State
Road Enofnnnr A N Wf1lfa or
of his office representative swill de-
liver an address before the vote is
taken, communications looking to-
ward such an arrangement having al
ready been exchanged
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
SEASON Of LENT
AGAIN At HAND
Time of Especial Worship Begun This
Mornine-Four Denominations
Worship.

The season of Lent is again al hand
and all festivities and things of the
world are TO be laid aside until the
dawn of Easter. During these forty
days special services will be held in
The Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopal and
Reformed churches in preparation for
The great feast which comes at the
End of the season.
Yesterday was known as Shrove
Tuesday. or Pancake Tuesday, and
was day of feasting and meTymak
ng preparatory to entering the period
Of abstinence and self-denial Today
S Ash Wednesday and is distinguish
I'd by the marking of the foreheads
If the faithful by the priests. in tok-
an that man is dust and win some
lay return to dust.
Lenten season will be observed
mostly in Martinsburg by ST. Joseph's
Catholic church and Trinity Episcopal
church. although other denominations
observe il to some extent
Masses were read at ST Joseph's
church this morning at $50 and s
o'clock and again tonight at 1880
o'clock. At all of these services ashes
were distributed During the season
services will be held each Wednesday
afternoon and each Wednesday and
Triday night. when the Stations of the
Cross will be read. The usual serv-
ices will be held on Sunday. and
masses during week days will be at
.he usual hour.
This morning at the Trinity Episco-
pal church at 1880 O'Clock Holy Eu-
eharist services were held. Again at
II o'clock morning prayery, litany,
penitential office and sermon were
held and again tonight at 1880 o'clock
evening prayer and congregational
meeting will be held.
Throughout the remainder OF the
season services will be held at 4 30
in the afternoon and every Wednes-
day evening at 730 The services
Friday will be especially for children.
Evangelistic services win also be
held each Wednesday and Friday night
at 7:45 o'clock throughout the sea-
son at ST. Johns Lutheran church.
Special services have also been ar
ranged for Sunday.
AT Christ Reformed church special
services are being held every Sunday
morning and evening. Cateehise on
Sunday at o'clock. and special serv-
ices each Wednesday and Friday even
ings throughout the season.
Yesterday accordingly marked the
final farewells 10 gaities. to dances.
to theatre-going. to card playing. to
the sort of life that is both pulled up
and proud, and to all other sorts Of
conspicuous deyiltry.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
DYNAMITE HOOKS
FOR POTOMAC BASS
Maryland Fishermen Riled Because
the Potomac Fish Are
Killed.

West Virginia sportsmen have poem
killing bass in the Potomac with dy.
Mantle from the many quarries over
there, says the Hagerstown Mail
II was learned from the person who
will swear out the warrant and who
has n witness who will swear that he
saw the three men. whose names have
already been learned. that they have
been dynamiting the waters near the
indian church. These three make
daily trips across the river and set
the dynamite
The water in this locality Is be-
tween ten and fifteen feet deep an |
during the winter the bass stay in
deep water A section about mile
in length. near the Indian church. is
the only place in the Potomac for
miles which il unusually deep. II Ia
to this section of the stream, the ma
iority of the bass for miles about
stay during the winter.
The witness says that he saw the
men take whole tubs of bass. both
Large and small, and sell them to tho
foreigners. who work at the quarries
In that vicinity These foreigners
have been enjoying fresh fish daily,
with the chances that bass fishing De-
tween Dam No. 4 and Dam No. will
be ruined for several years. or nm Il
that part of the Potomac river can be
restocked
Local sportsmen stated that they
would Immediately take the matter m
with the state authorities and would
see that the trio were punished to
the full extent Of the law.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
HUNDREDS Of NEW
FACES At AUCTION
And Bidding Was Sprightly Yester-
day at Jones'-Shoppers Continue
to Get Bargains.

w. l.. Jones & Son announce that
diamonds will be specials for Friday
and solid silver for Saturday of this
week. This announcement should at
tract large crowds. as it is unusual
for such an offer to be made--such
valuable goods to be sold at auction
Yesterday afternoon and last night
the crowds were materially larger
than ever before, and hundreds OF
new faces appeared The bidding
was very sprightly, and generally
speaking the auction most success
full. However, bargains in great num-
bers were had by interested shoppers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
NIAGARA FALLS IS
ROCKED BY MANY
EXPLOSIONS TODAY
NIAGARA ALKALi CHEMICAL CON-
pANY'S PLANT FIRST; PEROH-
IDE PLANT SECOND.
ONE DEATH REPORTED, ONE PER
SON FATALLY INJURED, 9TH
ERS ACCOUNTED FOR.
ENTIRE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIGHTING TO PREVENT SPREAD
OF CONFEDERATION.

NIAGARA FALLS, n. Y, March s.
One person is dead a score missing
and the entire city fire department is
fighting to save the Niagara Alkali
Chemical Companys plant here. The
fire started at midnight when a ter
rife explosion rocked the city like an
earthquake. Another explosion quick.
" followed in the Peroxide plant, and
it was literally blown to pieces. The
Peroxide plant contained apparatus
used for the manufacture of large
percentage of the choloroform used
in the United States.
A series of explosions again rocked
the plant at . o'clock this morning,
developing a new fire which threaten
ed the storage house. A tremendous
explosion, perhaps wrecking portions
of the city, IS feared If the fire reaches
the storage house. Violent eXplo-
sions occurred when the fremen turn
ed streams of water on the burning
mass.
DR.. w. II. Cravath, head Of the com
pany says the fire was not the result
OF an accident. He says that only one
man is dead, one fatally injured, and
all others are accounted for The first
explosion shot a massive steel roof a
hundred feet in the air, and blew the
big steel tanks through an 18-inch
brick wall.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
JUDGE GARY AND
STEEL COMP N|ES
Indicted by Grand Jury at Youngs-
town, Ohio--62 Counts Against
Them

YOUNG O., March s.
Judge L. H. Gary. president of the
United States Steel Corporation. and
six big steel companies were indicted
here today by the Mahoning county
grand jury charged with violating the
Ohio state and trust act; also for
conspiring to keep down wages OF the
common laborers.
The indictments grew out OF the
riots at East Youngstown in which
men were killed. There we're 81
counts against Judge Gary and the
steel companies.
The companies indicted were the
Republic Iron and Steel, Brier Hin
Steel, Youngstown Iron and Steel,
Youngstown Sheet and Tube, and the
United States Steel Corporation and
Carnegie Steel.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
Baker Holds Levce in Court.

Baker Holds Levee in Court.
CLEVELAND. March 8. Judge For
an in Common Pleas Court. adjourned
court for n short Time Tuesday. so
that Newton y. Baker, now Secre.
tary of War. could hold an impromptu
reception
Affairs Of state apparently do not
burden the shoulders Of the new sT'ahi-
net member, as he appeared in court
yesterday 10 continue trying a persons
al injury suit in which he represents
the defendant The case at issue is
motion for dismissal Of The action
Of Stanislaw Kfistosek against the
Graber Manufacturing company.
whom Baker represents.
Judge Foran held up court long
enough TO let Baker hold an informal
reception for wellwishers, who crowd
cd into the court room to congratu-
late him, Before he went TO court he
opened 200 more kilograms of CON
gratulatons, in adIiition to more than
800 received Monday afternoon and
evening.
Mr. Baker said he would leave for
Washington for conference with tho
President Thursday He probably
VIII not take charge OF the War De-
partment until next week. Mr.. Ba-
ker probably will batch" It in Wash
ington until spring, az u was said that
he and Mrs. Baker have decided she
will remain IN Cleveland with Jack.
Betty and Peggy. their three children.
until Jack and Bette complete their
school year at Hathaway Brown
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
SEARCH THE PACIFIC
FOR GERMAN RAIDER
Australian and Japanese Warships
Said to Be Engaged In
Hunt.

HONOLULU, T. H., March S.-The
Australian battle cruiser Australia
and cruiser Sydney. with probably
the Japanese cruisers Chitose ana
Tokiwa, are searching the Pacific for
a German commerce raider, accord
ing to reports from officers Of the
British steamer Niagara made public
Previous rumors to this effect were
current among the Niagara's passen.
gers when she arrived here March 2
The raider. it was said, was sighted
in the Straits of Magellan
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
Mrs. Baker Was Pottstown Girl.

POTTSTOWN. Pa, March 8.--This
town is proud that the daughter of
one of it's prominent citizens is to be
member Of President Wilson's Off
cial family She Is the wife Of New
ton y. Baker. the newly nominated
Secretary Of War. She Is a daughter
Of Howard Leopold, a retired mer-
chant of PottstOwn, and was born and
reared here. Her father Is county
chairman OF the Prohibition party in
Montgomery county, and has been for
many years. He was formerly in
the dry goods business.
Mrs Baker is a talented woman.
prominent socially and well fitted to
assume the high social position which
Is incumbent on the wife of the Sec
rotary of War. She is a member OF
number of Peace and Civic Righteous.
ness organizations In Pottstown and
Cleveland. and is in favor of peace.
but ~ also a preparedness advocate,
Ike her husband
Mr. and Mrs Baker have three chill
dren. Elizabeth. Newton D. III. and
Margaret, the baby.
Mrs. Baker was prominent in the
social and musical affairs of her ma
tive town, being a talented soprano
singer and member of the First Pres
byterian choir here for years. Her
brother Ralph has an international
reputation as a pianist. having spent
10 years pursuing his studies in Ber-
lin.
Mrs. Baker was graduated from
Wilson College ait Chambersburg,
where she subsequently taught music
and it was while connected with that
institution that she became acquaint-
ed with the young lawyer from Mar
tinsburg, who is now her husband
and President Wilson's Secretary of
War.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
MR.. GARNER MOVES
TO QUEEN STREET
win Occupy the Room Formerly
Used BY SpiIman's shoe De-
partment.

Today e. Garner. ladies' tailor,
moved from the Peoples Trust Com
pany building to the room forme
occupied by Spillmans shoe depart
ment in North Queen street, where
he will open large store in addition
to his tailoring work Mr. Garner re-
Gently visited Mex York's most fash
lonable places and studied the latest
fashions and is now in a position to
give to the people of Martinsburg
and surrounding vicinity far better
service. He not only invites his old
friends to visit him, but extends a
general invitation to all.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
PRESIDENT FREE To
PROCEED WITH WORK
He is Now Prepared for Prompt Ac-
ton With England and
GERMANY

WASHINGTON. March S.-With his
hands unleashed by congress, Presi-
dent Wilson is now prepared for
prompt action in the controversy With
both England and Germany. While
seeking assurances from Germany
during her new submarine warfare,
he will endeavor to have her carry
out her pledges in the Lusitania and
Arabic cases. Ehe administration will
also investigate Englands alleged sec
ret orders to merchantmen 10 ram and
sink submarines
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
DAUGHTER KILLED
SEEKING REFUGE
Father Thought She Was Burglar
and Fired With Deadly
Aim
WASHINGTON,

WASHINGTON, Pa, -darch s.
Thinking that he heard burglars tam
pering with his bedroom door last
night, Arthur Gray, weather forecast
er, living in the village of Zediker.
near here, fired, a rife bullet through
the door. Della. aged Z. foster daugh-
ter, was shot through the head, and
died this morning. The girl was
frightened by a high wind and sought
refuge in her fathers bed room. There
have been numerous burglaries in
the vicinity recently.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
WEDDING KEPT SECRET Z
FOR JUST A WEEK

lee r. Stcrtz. of Cumberland. Md.
representative for the Pittsburgh
Provision Company in this section, it
is reported. was secretly married last
Thursday i'm his home city, The wed.
ding had been kept secret. hut
while in the city today his local
friends who had gathered the lnfor.
nation divulEed the secret.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
ALL SUBSCRIBERS REQUESTED
TO ATTEND BASEBALL MEETING

A meeting to formulate plans for
the coming baseball season is sched.
Hled for tomorrow night over Wood
He's cafe and all who have subserib-
ed to maintain a baseball team here
during the coming season are urgent
ly requested to be present.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
BOUGHT SPRING STOCK AND
HEARD BILLY SUNDAY

Louie Cohen has returned from
trip to Baltimore and New York.
where he purchased a large supply
of spring stock for the firm of NJ.
Cohen and Son. Louie also attended
the Billy Sunday meetings, returning
with sawdust on his heels.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
FRENCH REPLY ON
MAIL SEIZURES
Sent Today to Ambassador Spring
Rice at hington-British
to Follow.

LONDON. March S-The French
joint reply to the American protest
on mail seizures was dispatched tc
Ambassador Spring Rice at Washing
ton today. The British reply to the
American note on the blockade con
troversy has been completed and will
go forward by next mail The Anglo
French note is about 500 words long
but the contents are unknown
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
PEOPLE ARE COMING
FOR PLOYMENT
through the Board of Trade Many
Have Found Profitable and
Conqenial Work.

Applications continue to roll into
the oBard of Trade offices from per
sons desiring employment AS quick
iy as they are received attention is
given them and all applicants viii
De treated with the utmost fairness.
80 far during the campaign several
people have been given employment.
Many have come from a distance, and
all report they are well satisfied with
ehelr new surroundings and condi-
ilons, and hope to make the city their
permanent homes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
GLEE CLUB MEETS
TONIGHT AT CENTRAL

All members OF the Mariinsburg
Glee Club are urged to be on hand to.
night at 1890 for rehearsal. which
will be held on the stage at the Cen
trail Opera House Every member
should be present as there will only
be a couple more rehearsals before
the performance is given Friday night.
March II.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11

George Katz left this morning on an
extended trip to the eastern cities TO
purchase spring goods for his firm
and will also visit his son, Allan
Katz. who is a student at Columbia
university.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
Qualified as Administrators.

Amelia McKown qualified yester-
day as Administrative of the estate
of the late Anna MeKown with bond
at $3.50 and George NJ. Bowers as
surety.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
ATTENDING Medical Meeting.

DIR. T. X. Oates and DR.. d. I. VIII
liams are in Charles Town this after
noon attending meeting of medi'
cal society,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
Returns 10 Work.

jefferson Dice. of South Raleigh
street. who has been i'll for several
days with an attack of humps. has
duties at the Berkeley Wooden mill.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11
Hon. Charles A. Swearingen, Asks
Nomination For State Treasurer

Has Been Active Party Councils of State and Was
Delegate-a Large to Chicago Convention That
TaftIe Feels That This Ought to be "GetTose Year
in the Republican ParyWill Make Vigorous Campaign if
Nominated.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-03-11

Mr.. Adam Link is a business Wis
itor in Berkeley Springs this after
noon.