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The Washington herald., 1916-10-17
Many Men and Young Men Are Coming to This
Important Clothing Event

The annual Fall opening Of the Wonder factory branch being
tended by many eager clothing buyers purchase their Fall and
from the showing of SIS and $lS values
shown in Washington
The method of selling clothes direct from their factory
has proved successful By eliminating the mddeman
every purchaser of Wonder Clothes from 81 ST.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-17

An Official dispatch TO the Navy Depart
ment yesterday from Santo Domingo City
stated that the American naval station
at the Island OF Culeora. near Porto Rico,
was almost entirely destroyed in the re-
cent hurricane there The isl0ud station
was used as a marine drill md No
less Of life was reported
The Washington herald., 1916-10-17
Bulls Send Wheat Up.

In the clothing market Wonder clothes
are always high in quality, style and
workmanship. but low in price. That's
why you can buy a SIS to SIS suit or
overcoat at the Wonder factory branches
for 81.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-17
THE WONDER
14th and New York Avenue

that the court has no authority TO pass
on the proceedings for disbarment
brought against him by the District bar.
According to his attorney, / G. H. Al
ward, he has not been convicted Of any
crime involving moral turpitude-
The Washington herald., 1916-10-17

Big Crowds Are Attending the Wonders Annual Fall Opening
War News.

While the Germans and allies are alter
nately making gains on the battle fronts
the Wonder factory is busy making
clothing for the huge army Of men and
young men who save s7-the proft Of the
middleman
The Washington herald., 1916-10-17

Plague Takes Second Child in Family
Johnstown, Pa, Oct l6.-"lth the aeatn
LAT. last night Of Charles Wright, Is
months. the family Of Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
=. Wright. OF stony Creek Township
was bereaved for the second time in one
week Tho two deaths were caused by
infantils paralysis.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-17
Hughes and Wilson Speak.

While the Presidential candidates are
busy making speeches the Wonder fac
tory branches at s21 Pennsylvania avenue
and 14th and New York avenue are SELL
ing the greatest clothing values in
America to men OF both parties.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-17
LOST AND FOUND.

valuable hours looking Tor
better values than Wonder suits and
overcoats. The Wonder. 621 Pennsyl-
vania avenue and 14th and New York
avenue.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-17
LOST AND FOUND.

It pays TO buy your cloth.
ing at our factory branches because
you save S7-the profit Of the middle
man. The Wonder, 81 Pennsylvania
avenue and 18th and New York avenue
The Washington herald., 1916-10-17
Steel Makes New Record.

The Wonder factory branch makes a
new sales record every day. because they
sell the best clothes values in America
at 81
The Washington herald., 1916-10-17
Washington Merchants Turn Out in Force for
Boosters Trip to Leonardtown.


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The Washington herald., 1916-10-17
Football Schedule.

The Wonder schedule calls for the best
clothing values in America at tia saw
ing Of $7-the profit OF the middleman.
The Washington herald., 1916-10-17

be at the Holy Trinity Church and inter
ment in Holy Rood Cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-24
REVIVAL DURING
BALANCE OF WEEK
Evangelist Wight Returns From
Knoxville, Md, for Remainder
of Meeting

The revival that nas been so sue.
cessful was continued last night by
Evangelist Wight al tee Central
Church of Christ.
The evangelist and his son. Paul.
held a large meeting al Knoxville Nd
on Monday night. He returns 20 fin
ish the work with yigor the rest of
the week in Martinsburg
The theme last Highl was Out of
Egyptian Bondage" The deliver
ance of the Jews from their bondage
in Egypt was a type. Of our deliver
ance from sin. Moses, whom they
first refused to have Is their leader.
when sent with his rod as the rod Of
Gods power they iinslly accepted to
lead them out. Yet. even then. il
the Egyptians had not thrust them out
after the death of thesr drstborn they
might not have gone sout How men
cling to sin when they know what a
cruel task master il is God has to
stir them up to get them out OF their
slavery
"As the eagle tears up her nos
and bears her young on her pinions
so God brought the Jews out of their
bondage. A touching story is told of
poor cripple girl at the first pass
over feast. When the evening came
she wanted to make sure that the
blood had been put on the door fast.
After questioning father and broth
srs who thought IL was all right. she
made them carry her out to see and
10 the blood was absent. but was i'm.
mediatcly put on Oh, how many
fathers, etc. are careless about get.
ting under the blood of the eYerlast-
ing covenant until some faithful shut
in prays them into the light When
the lsraelites came to the Red sea
they murmured. but God said go for
ward and he opened mp the Red sea
and the people passed through the
sea and under the cloud and were all
baptized unto Moses In the cloud and
in the sea. / Cor 10,1 ? And Pha-
ravh and his host were oyerthrown in
the Red sea.
THUS their baptism was their sep
aration forever from Egypt and Sha-
rayh. Philpi Schaff @resident OF the
american Revision Committee Of The
Bible. points out in his history OF the
Christian church that this is a strong
argument for immersion, viz: 1t took
Goth the cloud and the sea to wholly
encompass the Israelites. When they
emerged on the other side, God count.
cd the nation as born unto Him. On
their journey to their Canaan the
mama and the stream that flower
from the rock followed them which
typitied Christ who is now our man
ma and the water of life"
The subject tonight is Conscience.
Is 1t a Guide?"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-24
OLD CONFEDERATE
TAKEN FROM EARTH
w. n. n. Janney Succumbed Last
Evening at HospltaI-Funeral
Thursday.

Yesterday evening about It's o'clock
at the Kings Daughters Hospital w.
II. Fl. Janney, one of the Oldest and
best-known citizens OF the city and
county died following an illness of
several months, the last few weeks
of which he had been spent in the
hospital. He was rs years old.
The deceased was a member of a
prominent county family and is one
of the most widely known men in
this section. When a young man he
joined in that great struggle between
the North and South. fighting for the
Confederate side. After the war he
returned to this county where he has
since resided. For several years he
has lived by himself at the corner OF
Raleigh and Stephen streets. For
many years he was county educa-
tor
Surviving are one sister, Mrs Ed
ward w. Lupton, of Dry Run pike,
and two brothers. Acquilla and John
t Janney, Of the county. The re-
mains have been taken to the home
OF Mrs. Lupton, from where the flu
neral will take place Thursday after
noon at 2.30 o'clock with the Rev. DR..
F. Nj. Woods, pastor Of the Presby-
terrain church. officiating. Interment
will be in the Tuscarora cemetery
All old Civil War veterans are re-
quested to view the remains.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-24
.ULLY-ROB|NSON
CONTROVERSY IS
VERY INTERESTING
ATTORNEY }. o. HENSON ORDER
ED THE FAMOUS SLIPS PRINT
ED AT THOMPSON'S.
SAYS HE RECEIVED $3.50 FOR Elk
PENSE OF SECURING SPEAK
ERS, ETC.
USE OF SLIPS, SAYS MR.. BELcH-
Err, is VIOLATION OF FEEDER
AL STATUTE.

The Lilly-Robinson controversy be-
fore the county court as a board OF
Ganvassers Is growing very interest
ing, so interesting that a large num-
Der of citizens are in attendance, all
eager to hear something about the al
legged Irregularities of the recent pri-
mary election Of which so much bas
been said
II was alleged by the attorneys for
General Lilly that slips containing
the names OF certain candidates had
been printed and distributed at the
various precincts OF the county for
-rhe purpose OF nominating tifoso
whose names were used. This morn
ing Robert Thompson, member OF the
firm OF Thompson Bros, job printers
testified that under the Instructions
Of Attorney j. o. Henson his firm
printed 1000 Of such slips
Mr.. Henson testified that the slips
were printed by Thompson Bros, and
that he received for the expenses of
the primary $3.50 which was used to
secure speakers, pay hall rent, en-
ploy bands, and other necessary ex-
penses.
Charles VI. Lamar, one of the defeat
cd candidates for the sheriffalty nom
nation, was a witness this morning.
He stated that he was informed the
morning of the primary that slips mad
been distributed throughout the city,
to aid voters in supporting the candi-
dates whose names were printed on
the slips; that he was given one and
Immediately he went to all city pre-
cincts and Ridenour school house and
consulted the officials and asked for
square deal At all places he was as
sured such would be done.
At the HODGE street school house
he saw workers, who were opposed TO
him. within the 60-foot limit at work
Mr.. Emmert introduced as evidence
the slips and they were made a part
Of the record.
The use of two ballot boxes at the
High school, Congressman Bowers
precinct, was again aired this morn
ing.
Attorney A. NJ Belcher, of Charles
ton, states that the use of the slips
was violation OF the federal and
state statutes, and this has caused a
little uneasiness in several corners.
At noon the board of canvassers
adjourned until 10 O'Clock tomorrow
morning in order that other witnesses
might be summoned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-24

providing for the construction of
three battle cruisers, four dread
Naughts and four scout cruisers.
Americans Fleeing Mexico.
Between 300 and 400 Americans
have left Sonora in the last three
days, and 80 quit Mexico City yes
terday. The state department advices
said that Consul Rodgers was unable
to get a special train arranged for
to bring the several hundred Ameri-
cans out of Mexico City, according
to dispatches from the Mexican cap
ital.
Carranza is said to have issued in
structions to General Garsea, at
Neuvo Laredo. to do everything pos
sible to stop the border raids, and
also instructed the governors of the
inland states to afford the Americans
the same protection as other for
eigners" even in the event of hostili-
ties.
The cruisers Vicksburg and Colo
RADIO and four destroyers will leave
San Diego for the Mexican west
coast today. Admiral Winslow has
WlItu IHe navy department tHdI the
tender Dixie will arrive at Vera Cruz
Sunday. The transport Hancock has
left New Orleans with 900 marines
for American waters
Heavy War Craft Not Needed.
Dreadnaughts, battleships and
heavy cruisers will not be used in
Mexican waters, it is said. In the
first place they will not be needed
as the Mexican navy comprises four
cause the officials deem it 'unwise
at this time to break up the Atlantic
fleet"
Four Mexican gunboats will prob
ably be seized without trouble. They
are now lying manned. without fuel
and ammunition UP various rivers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-24
Cabinet Resigns.
INSURANCE MEN MAKING
ACTIVE CAMPAIGN HERE

Especially interested in the further
development of the Eastern Panhan
die, which has been under special at
tention for the past two weeks by F.
w Dick, state manager for the Ma.
tional Relief Association. Of Philadel.
phia, Mr.. Franklin e. Bidlack, agency
director for this company. is here
looking over the field, considering uf
the possibilities for his well-establish-
ed organization.
For the present Mr.. Dick is giving
special attention to the character OF
policies that deal directly with health
and accident. aver necessary insur
ance to the average man. Really in
surance relating to human life in
whatsoever form has come to be con
sidered not only necessary from its
protective features, but from the view
point of good business.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-24
w. S. ARRESTS GERMAN
ON MEXICAN BORDER

Ell PASO, June 21.-Frederick
Griese, a German banker of Mexico
City, was under detention by agents
of the department of justice here to-
day charged with violation OF the
United States neutrality laws. Griese
was prevented from crossing into
Mexico.
Agents OF the department of JUS
tice are maintaining secrecy regard
ing the exact allegations against
Griese pending investigation. 1t is
said, however, that his detention is an
outcome OF various reports regarding
the spreading OF anti-American pro-
paganda in Mexico. He spent last
night in Jail, but was released today.
Meantime Washington has been noti-
fed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-24
GERMANY GROWING
INDIFFERENT TO THE
AMERICAN OPINION
DEMAND is MADE FOR AN EFF.
FECTiVE UNDERSEA WAR.
FARE.
THEY ALSO POINT TO uNFRIEND-
LY RECEPTION OF PREsl-
DENT WILSON'S TALK.
LEADING NEWSPAPER ARE
TELLING THE PEOPLE OF
GERMANY'S SUCCESSES.
(By United Press.)

BERLIN, June 21.-Germany is
growing rapidly Indifferent to Ameri-
can opinion and may begin a new
submarine warfare against allied
shipping. The Germans advocate a
more effective use of undersea boats
and have reopened their campaign,
and today are pointing to Europe s
unfriendly reception of President
Wilson's talk before the League to
Enforce Peace and to German fig.
ure, showing that 60 per cent of the
americana are against Germany in
an effort to bring about a revision
Of the policy
Chancellor Won Bethmann-Hollweg
seems to have the upper hand, but
the recent slackening of the censor.
ship followed by bold statements rel
alive to the value of the submarine
weapon has convinced Germany that
the war will not end this summer
but she believes the allies are beat
en-. The leading newspapers point
to the Skagarak naval battle, the
hating of the Russian drive and the
launching of successful counter drives
by the Teutons as well as the sue.
cess of the Austrian offensive against
Italy to show the weakness of the
allies.
If the triple entene cannot realize
she is beaten, then Germany should
disregard public American sentiment
and use the submarine with renewed
vigor to bring the conflict to an early
end, according to the German view
Cabinet Resigns.
LONDON, June 21.-The Greek
cabinet has resigned under pressure
from the allies. but the news was
withheld, according to dispatches
from the Athens correspondent to
the Central News Agency
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-24
HON. BEN \. H|NER
OFFERS SUPPORT
10 hon. Sam v. Woods During Cam
paign and Thanks His
Friends.
franklin, W. Va, June 16, 1916.
Editor The World.

Franklin, w. Va, June 16, 1916.
Editor The World,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
May not in this way express to
you my high esteem for the courte-
sizes extended me during the recent
campaign by your splendid paper.
AND with your permission permit
HE TO return to my friends through
out your county deepest feelings OF
appreciation for their loyalty. | en-.
.ered the primary race because
isIse element in one section of the
district thought | could get more
votes IN the fall election than either
Vi my opponents; a sentiment prevail
T s IN another section that Mr..
WOODS was entitled to the nomina.
.'oh because he had made the short
terl hght; the latter sentiment pre-
Nominated. And | am happy, not in
su'rehderlng an ambition long cher
.SAeu out In the thought that | am
SSUeyihg the will of the people. My
uesire was never so much for per-
Sohai advancement as for success in
November Redemption of the district
.ueahs more to me than merely going
70 congress.
J., VIII with pleasure do all with
M ~ my power for the election of Mr..
WOODS; my time for the entire month
" october is at his disposal. with
sne one qualification that | pay my
OWN expenses; and if he doesn't care
70 use me | will then spend the time
"ueieVer | can do the principles Of
o.. as upheld by our great
T gS' OF all presidents the most good.
=, Us TOO, will be without any hope
" reward for there is not an ap-
punitive position in the government
mat want.
M yes and even friends may say of
s" e lie fought poor fight. He has
~ 'slea ms course. But thank God
to J VIII every truthfully say: He
Gnu ou 10 keep the faith. II those who
GTpposea me will but do as much as
7 onail 40, we will keep the promise
NM n,onultloned on my nomination. and
N M redeem the district from George
Woods. w o'eoeioh oi MT
Nv WIN assurances that my friends
~ u VIII do our whole duty. we call
on All others to emulate our example
Is attained. ~ O'
Yours for success only,
sniysa "a BEN II. HINER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-24

FAIRMONT.-Canned nuptial hilar-
ity was served at the celebration here
OF the twentieth wedding anniversary
OF Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Leitenberger
They were married twenty years ago,
and all the jokes, witticisms, serenade
echoes and other hilarity of that oc-
casion were caught on recording cy-
finders Of a grapl ophone. Mr.. and
Mrs. Leitenberger brought these rec
Crds out and reproduced them. Some
OF the guests at the anniversary were
guests at the wedding, and they heard
the remarks they made at that time
reproduced.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-24
SAMPSON BUTLER
SUSTA|NS INJURIES
County Farmer Thrown From Wagon
and Head and Body Badly
Bruised

Yesterday about l O'Clock while he
was hauling lumber over the noun
tain near Gerrardstown, Sampson But
Ter, a wellknown resident Of the coun-
ty, was thrown from his wagon under
the wheels, sustaining a bad cash in
his head and also bruised his body to
some extent. The injured man had
his wounds dressed by DR.. Morgan
and indications are that they are not
OF serious nature.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-24
End REGIMENT BAND
LEAVES TOMORROW
Local Musicians Go TO kanawha City
Where Militia Will
Mobilize.

The Second Regiment band under
the direction of l.. Dew Gerhardt will
leave tomorrow morn ng on train No.
50 at 1l.2t for Kanawha city, near
harleston. where the second reg
ment is to mobolize. The boys were
expected to leave today but could
not get away as many of them are
not in Martinsburg and also because
the equipment is not ready. Several
OF the members who have been ont
Of the city reported today and all
win be ready for tomorrow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-24
JOHN WHARTON INJURED
BY STONE FROM BLAST

John Wharton, aged about SO years,
was brought to the City Hospital this
afternoon in the ambulance where he
is receiving surgical attention for
injuries received while at work in
the quarries at Nessle. His scalp
is badly lacerated and the bone t
the skull Clipped by flying stone
thrown by a blast. Though his injur-
les are very painful, it is believed he
will be able to leave the hospital in
day or two.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-24
Bio Fund for Democrats.

Chicago, Jnne 21.-A campaign fund
of s1,700,000 will be raised by the
Democratic party by popular sub
scription, according to an announce
ment made here yesterday by w. w.
Marsh, of Iowa, treasurer OF the ma
tional committee. Every member OF
the party will be expected to contrib
ute something, and no sum will be
too small" he said.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-24

Reports today from the home Of
Mrs. j. n. Thatcher, one Of the best
known residents OF the county, who
has been i'll for the past year at her
home on Tuscarora, state that her
condition is regarded as being grave
Last Friday Mrs. Thatcher suffered
a stroke of apoplexy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-24

Pitcher Stricken appeared before
the board OF Chambersburg directors
yesterday and endeavored to explain
his act of INSTRUMENTATION on Satur-
day, when he refused to play The
board listened to his story and then
took action formally endorsing Man
ager Hooper in suspending Stricken
indefinitely.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-24
KAISER STARTS FOR VERDUN.
QUEEN MARIE TO VISIT BERLIN

LONDON. June 21.-The German
Emperor has left Berlin for the Yer
dun front, according to Copenhagen
despatch to the Daily Mail.
Queen Marie of Roumania, says a
Budapest despatch, is on her way to
Berlin incognito. She is proceeding
by way of Budapest and Vienna.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-24
FIGHTING WITH MINES
flFEATURES BATTLE

LONDON, June 21.-"The principal
feature 81 the last twenty-four hours
has been mining activity says last
nights official report on the British
front in Flanders and France. 1t men,
lions the firing of two British and one
German mine near Loos. and some
artillery and other minor activities
at other points.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-24

WESTON.-The Hope, Reserve and
Philadelphia gas companies have adj
vanced the wages Of their employees in
this field ten per cent and it is believ-
ed other like companies operating in
Lewis county will make the same in
crease, taking effect this month.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-24
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Blu

SISTERSVILLE-Philip Buck. a
prominent farmer residing at Buck
Run, near here, was instantly killed
by lightning in an old shed in which
he and two young children sought
refuge from a storm. The children es-
capped unhurt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-24
PIANO RECITAL At
THE PARISH HOUSE
Very Fine Program Rendered Last
Night BY Pupils of Miss
Eldergirt kilmer.

The piano recital given last night
at s o'clock at the Episcopal parish
house by the pupils of Miss Eldergrt
M. Kilmer. assisted by Mrs. ]. Mel.
son Osburn, proved to be a very sue.
cessful affair. as well as an intertain.
ing one.
More than fifty participated in the
program and did themselves Justice
all making a very creditable showing.
All who were in attendance were
much pleased with the entertainment,
and spoke highly of the instruction
work of Miss Kilmer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-24
FIFTY THIRD ANN|VER SARY BANQUET
MOST BRILLIANT EVENT EVER KNOW
IN THE HISTORY OF MART|NSBURG

BUSINESS MEMS ASSOCIATION DO THEMSELVES PROUD
FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY CELEBRATED
THE HISTORICAL EVENT - PRESIDENT WILSON
SENDS GREETINGS TO GOVERNOR HATFIELD AND
NUMEROUS OTHER MESSAGES WERE RECEIVED.
SPEAKERS PRAISE THE CITY AND STATE AND ALL
VOTE TO STAND BY MARTINSBuRG AND MAKE HER
A BIGGER AND BETTER CITY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-24
II s. AND MEXICAN TROOPS CLASH AND
BATTLE IS imminent - CARRANzSTAS
ARE FEVER|SHLY PREPARING FOR WAR

AMERICAN TROOPS AND SUPPLIES READY TO BE RUSH
ED ACROSS BORDER-U. S. WAR CRAFT SAILING FOR
MEXICAN PORTS-HAsTY EXIT OF AMERICANS AND
NEUTRAIS FROM CENTRAL WAR ZONE-PRESIDENT
WILSON WILL URGE IMMEDIATE BUILDING OF WAR.
SHIPS IN NAVAL PROGRAM
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-24
Enters rrainlna School.

Miss Hester Newcomb, of Keyser,
will enter the City hospital training
school to become a nurse, a course
of three years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-06-24
Making improvements.

p r. Lawyer. well-known jeweler
at Berkeley Springs, is painting and
papering and making several general
improvements about his property.