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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-24
French Admit That Crown Prince
Has Taken Several Villages
Desperate Struggle For Verdun Fortress Now
Raging, With Kaiser Personally Urging
His Troops to Supremest Efforts
Especial dispatch to the Journal.)
New German Drive Directed at Paris.

London, Feb 24-The present great German often
sve movement directed by the prince against the
defenses of Verdun, marks the beginning of new
drive Paris, according to Amsterdam dispatches BY
blasting fire from thousands of guns the Germans plan
to wreck the defenses Of Verdun and begin great march
on Paris 1872 mics away
Berlin believes that the fab Of Verdun will signal
the end of the war Half million are now locked
in the great struggle in the woods northeast OF the
French fortress The ercest kind OF artillery and nfan
Try fighting is proceeding along both banks of the River
Meuse.
According dispatches received here today which
quote German authority, the present drive is the mi
tave of desperate struggle to secure control of the en-
tire French fortress line with view to opening the road
to Paris. The crown prince has been appointed com
mandern-chef of all German forces in Asace and the
Meuse region.
Paris Admits Gains BY Germans
-. Paris Feb 24.-The French forces have been
PEELED to evacuate the village Of Brabant the River
Meuse and less than eight miles north of Verdun under
heavy attack from the German princes army to-
day The French also lost part Of the Caes woods fo
miles east of Brabant. The Germans captured the vii
age OF samogneaux two miles south Of B.a6an after
desperate charges according to later office dispatch
Kaiser Wilhelm is reported to be with the army be
fore Verdn urging his forces to capture the city at any
cost and begin great drive toward the French capital
Italian Transport Sunk.
Vienna, Feb 24--An Italian transport, engaged in
carrying troops from Albania has been sunk in the har
Dor at Durazzo by Austrian aeroplanes it officially
announced here today
No Jap Fleet In Mediterranean, Says London
London Feb. 24.-Reports from Berlin that Japan
fleet had appeared in the Mediterranean are unbound
ed according to an official statement here today.
British Snip CAPTURED BY Moewe Is Scutled
London Feb. 24-The German commerce raiders who
the captured British steamer Westburn into Santa
Cruz, Canary Islands, dashed out with the vessel
today and scutted her. according dispatches received
here The p1lz crW escaped IN boats.
Portugal May Now Become Embroiled In War.
Lisbon Feb 24.-Germany and Austria are expected
declare Portugal immediately the result of
the action Of Portuguese naval authorities Captain
Rego commander of the Portuguese navy has seized Sc
German and Austrian steamers lying in the Tygus river
no4g IN no satg OF war esrs neC~sfn Foftgdl ana
les The popuace is enthusiastic the seizure Of the
German merchantmen When the Portuguese officers
Warships gave salute of q guns
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-24
FRESH FISH FOR FRIDAY

Fresh Shad. Herring, Halibut, lbs.
Of Butterfsh 25c. lbs, CT Silver Trout
Csc. at
p lip 1t F. a, MINORS.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-24
FRESH VEGETABLES AT MINORS

Choice Kale, Spinach, Lettuce, Gel
cry Sweet Potatoes, Egg Plant New
Cabbage, Tomatoes, Turnips, Parsnips,
Plenty OF Fancy Oranges ard Apples.
2 = ID Ct
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-24
HELP WANTED

Wanted - Several girls
over 16 years of age. APP
ply at interviewer Mills.
9 is LIP z.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-24

FRESH FISH FOR FRIDAY
Fresh Shad. Herring. Halibut, lbs
of Butterfsh 25c. 4 lbs. Of Silver Trout
25c, at
"a 1p 2t F. 4, MINORS.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-24

Journal want ads bring results,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-24

The Journal iror al news.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-24

(CoNTNUDD ON PAGE FIvE)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11
LITTLE BENNY'S NOTEBOOK
By Lee Pape,
.~~~

Mir. Parkins came to see my sister Gladdis last mite, and they was in the palor setting on the sofer and tawking and me and my cuzzin rtie was out side in the hall wawking on our hands and feet playing we was horse and giving eetch uther terms riding on riding on eetch uthers backs, Artie making pritty slanting horse on ac- count of his arms being so much shorter than his legs, and all of sud- den he sed, wonder how it feels to be krazy.
 G, lets pertend we are and see if Gladdis and MT. Parkins know the differents. I sed.
 Which we started to do. wawking up and down the hall waving our arms and falling agents the walls, and Glad dis called out, Say, out tl1are, wat are you doing, trying to knock the house down.
 I heer the voice of chocklit Sum- day, I sed.-
 I heer the voice of fried canteIope sed Artie. And he wawked in the par Tor and put my arms erround his waist and wawked in back of him, like Dutch comedians, Artie saying Make way, make way, the queen has falts teeth. and me saying, Make way, make way, the king has wooden leg.
 Wat new munkey p,zness is this sed Gladdis.
 Now boys, ware are your manners ? sed MT. Parkins
 Unhand me. villin, your a perfeck stranger, sed Artie. And he broak away frum me and started to wave his arms eround and bump into furni- ture. and I sta down on the floor and stuck my legs up and started to tern erround like top, saying, I'm 200 yeers old and never bin kissed.
 Are you 2 krazy? sed Gladdis.
 She has guessed our secret, back to the asylum, sed Artie. AndI grabbed him erround the waist and the krazy men marched out agen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11
REMINGTON BAND TO
 PLAY TWO CONCERTS

The following program will be played this evening at Wood park by the Remington U. M. C. Guard band: | Opening
 March-Second Regiment Conn Reeves.
 Overture Orpheus-Off Offenbach. Waltz-F'aust-Corb -Cornet Solo-Serenade- Schubert. Popular Song-Young America-Mc- Kenna.
 Selection-Algeria-H
 March-New Colonial-Hall.
 Finale-Star Spangled Banner. Chief Musician c. B. Cornell, direc- tor.
 Thursday evening at Seaside park the Remington JIM. c. Guard band will give the following numbers: Opening-America.
 March-Tenth Regiment-Hall. Overture-Poet and Peasant-Von Suppe.
 WaltzSantiago-C
 Medley-Witmark Hits-witmark. Duet Miserere-Verdi.
 Selection-Spring Maid-Reinhardt. March-Stars and Stripes Forever Sousa
 Finale-Star Spangled Banner. Chief Musician c. B. Cornell, direc-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11
Green Fig Preserves.

One hundred green figs, I pounds white sugar; scrape the figs with g very sharp knife or piece of broken gleSG Place them in an earthen jar sprinkle them with salt tone handful), Pour boiling water over them, press them down with a plate and let them stand for 12 hours. Cut a small slit acrcss the top of each fig. and put them Into a large saucepan; cover with fresh water, and add a dessertspoon Of salt. and one teaspoon, of carbonate Of soda. Boil gently till just tender (about 1-2 hourl, strain the figs through a colander and dry well on a cloth. Next take the sugar and mea- sure by cups and, to every cup of su- gar fxks one Of water. Boil and cla- rifys then put the flgs into the syrup for 2 hours and boil very gently for s7M hours till Transparent. When done, Ypnt them into screw top jars and screw down when quite cold. ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11
YOUNG GIRLS GOING
 ALONE ON VACATIONS

"self-reverence, self-knowledge, self These three alone lead life to sover-
 eign power.
 Yet not for power (power by herself
 would
 Come uncalled for). but to live by
 law,
 Acting the law we live by without
 fear; And, because right is right, to follow
 right,
 Were wisdom in the scorn of conse- quence." No one longs more for vacation time to roll around than the young girl who is wage earner in office. shop or fac tory~ The hard treadmill of work has stolen the roses from her cheeks and the elasticity from her step. She should nave fortnight's rest free from care.
 But can she go away from home she can-why not? The right kind of where and under all circumstances.
 
 that. She knows that it is the com panions with whom a young girl is brought | contact during the sum- mer vacation trips that can make or mar her life.'
 The chaperoned girl is not lonely for want of comrades. The working girl yearns for some one to speak to. In the most famous hostelrfes or to the country town inn comes the vampire woman always ready to prey upon feminine innocence. She ingratiates herself in the good graces of girls who are alone on their vacations, and therefore unprotected, and introduces them to- class of young men they should not know. It isS she who be- guiles them into the habit of staying out late at night, to accept treats in the shape of sodas from these men who think it a great lark to substi- ute something stronger for the pink lemonade or soda. laughing hilarious ly at the girls plight and subsequent discomfiture.
 Girls going away alone on their va cation cannot be too careful in regard to forming new acquaintances. male or female. Girls should be told at an early age the necessity and responsi- bility of guarding themselves and warding off danger in whatever form it may come to them., ,[
 Women should take to heart the warning regarding summer treats In nine cases out of ten, man has DO further intention than being gallant. The tenth man may not be so noble and dis1nterested in regard to the con- sequences. It is not always possible for a girl to find vacation accommoda- tions among friends or at a place where she can spend few pleasant days. or weeks for the small sum she can afford to pay. Girls camps are a poon to girls who must go alone on their vacation outings. There is al- ways an elderly woman or two of the highest responsibility and a love for her duty to mother the girls and watch carefully that no eve lamb wanders astray.
 Under such chaperonage the hearts of the anxious ones at home know no worry. There is world of comfort in knowing that a girl is in safe com- pany-that she can enjoy every mo- ment of her vacation and no harm as- sail her. Rather than consent to let your girls go alone on their vacation summer outings to places you are not well acquainted with send them to girls camps
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11
EACH FOR HIMSELF

E There is more Progressivism in Democratic legislation than there ever was in Republican legislation.
 There is more Progressivism in the Democratic platform than in the Re- publican platform.
 There is more prospect of Progress sive legislation under the lead of a reelected Wilson and his advisers than under the lead of an elected Hughes taking his course from the in- dex fingers of the Roots, Cranes, Can mons and Penroses.
 Where will the Progressives go?
 If reason dictates the facts recited above will guide. Bainbridge Colby declares "the action of the members of the Progressive party throughout the country is destined to be dictated by their individual consciences and nothing else" Incidentally, the motion to endorse Hughes receives only nine votes in the Erie county Progressive committee
 Col. Roosevelt could create the Pro- gressive party but signs indicate that he cannot deliver it.-Buffalo Enquir- CT.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11

of small "o" perforations in lining front and back. Now take the. coat and first close the underarm, then the shoulder seams. Gather front and back along crossline of small "o' perforations; and make 2 rows of gathers below perforations 4 inch apart. Slash front and back about ss inch outside of gathers in front and back, about 4 inch above and below gathers and finish edges for openings to pass the narrow belt through. If wide belt is used, do not slash the front and back at gathers. Bring small 70" perforation in mar row belt to ,under-arm seam, and bring large 70" perforation in belt to cen ter-front. Draw gathers to fit belt and stitch to position.
 The outside may now be arranged on the lining. Line the collar and sew to neck edge.
 If desired the lower edge of the coat may be trimmed with a wide- two piece band.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11
LAURA JEAN LIBBY'S DAILY TALKS ON TOPICS

company. We attended school four years. He was my escort to parties.
 Asks my company to amusements.
 Mamma says l better not got. as he d"es not belong to our church. Goes
 to different one regularly. Brother
 says: Keep his company; he's hon. est, truthful, clean What am l to
 say if boy asks to take me home
 and I do not want to go with him, but still wish to be good friends?"
 | See if he will attend church YOU do. Coax mother to see his goodness. In time sEe may consent. Politely and
 pleasantly decline his invitation, yet do not cause i'll feeling.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11
MISS LIBBEY'S REPLIES
 TO YOUR LETTERS

Miss Libbey's answers to your letters. Correct name and ad- dress must be given to in- sure attention. Initials printed. Write short letters on one side of paper only. Use ink. Per- sonal letters cannot be answer ed. Address Miss Laura Jean Libbey, No. 946 President St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11
What Is New In Summer Coats.

are of contrasting silk, yard being required for the purpose. The cape effect formed by the dropping shoul. ders is very chic.
 As the lining extends only to the waistline, it is very simple to make simply close underarm and shoulder seams as notched. Next, take the sleeves and plait, tacking the plaits into position. Close sleeve seam as notched and line the cuff and sew to lower edge of sleeve. Lap the front rounded end of cuff on back end, and tack to position on sleeve. Adjust sleeve to position, stitching along line.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11
ANXIOUS TO MAKE UP.

H. E. R. writes: T am a girl of 20, truly interested in young man same age. He asked sisters friend to in- troduce us. He walked home with us. Told chum I was quite charming girl Pass him as I go to Sunday school. He spoke once. Did not hear him. Is it my place to speak first I never do. It is my fault? If not. can we be truly interested as before and make up, not letting him know care deeply for him?"
 Your fault justifies your lowing and speaking first. Bashfulness was the cause. He will overlook this and no doubt become a good friend.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11

given for them. Troop 2, of Racine Wis, decorated the graves of the de- parted soldiers in the morning and in the afternoon marched with the G. A. R. and Sons and Daughters of Vete- rans, and the United Spanish War Vet erans. Troop l of Swedesboro, N. J., had six cemeteries to cover and invited troops from neighboring towns to as- sist These instances might be null tiplied by hundreds. 9ifTi. The Confederate Reunion. In Birmingham, Ala, the scouts aroused the United Confederate Vet erans to pitch of enthusiasm by the services which they rendered in con nection with the reunion held during the week of May IS. For months in advance the boys were training for this event, and when the time came they knew just what to do. From the time the veterans stepped from their trains until they started for their homes again they found scouts every where ready and waiting to act as messengers or to do any of those num- erous good turns which mean so much to a stranger in strange city.
 A Boy Scout Life Saver.
 . A llltlc SlEl was Ai46 Sdudy HI Buffalo, N. Y., last July, and all of a sudden she found herself cooking along with the other sweet things. Her alcohol stove had tipped over. and the alcohol had spattered all over her dress and down the awning. Her hands were covered with the sticky, hot candy. J. Willard Magavern. a first class scout of Troop No. Is, was there. Possibly his scout training had developed his powers of observation so fully that he was able to trail can dy to its lair through the sense of smell. Anyhow, he was right there where he was needed.
 With rug he smothered the flames. While the little girls sister took her
 into the house to administer sweet. oil, Scout Magavern mounted his wheel and pedaled for a doctor.
 One whiff of the flames would have ended the scouts career, but he kept his head and did his work promptly and efficiently in spite of the danger,
 The National Court of Honor award ed a bronze medal to Scout Magavern..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11
AGREE AND WED.

s. s. writes: "I have been going out with a young lady over 10 months. We quit, then made up One day I gave her pretty postcards. Insult, she said they are. Cards nice as could be. Did she dislike me or want to quit me for new beau? I loved her. She seemed to love me. We made up. Are good friends, very Should we wed? Leave it to your advice, ere go- ing further
 Quitting often is tiresome. Takes two to fall out. Turn over new leaf. Agree and wed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11
lsyEEEDs USED IN MEDICINE.

n the title of a very interesting pamphlet recently circulated by the u.x g. Department of Agriculture. It illuStrates and describes the medicinal Qualaities of roots. leaves and flowers of our most commonsweeds, which are n4ture's remedies AR disease. From the roots and herh1 of the field Lydia P .Pinkham's Vegetable Compound wAs originated more than 40 years ASo.s and the demand for it has in- creased until 1t issn6F recognized as tl1e standard remedy for female ills.
 Aav-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11

wards paying the balance due on a public playground. Madison. Wis, scouts declared war on the city's an l'cient enemy, the mosquito, making a systematic survey to locate all low
 fnarshy spots and afterwards sprink- | ling these places with oil. The state authorities of Wisconsin have been so impressed by the services which the scouts have given in different parts of the state that they have instructed one of their game wardens permission to devote some time to the scout work | in Wabcno.
 Cincinnati, O., lad cleanup pa- |geanr, following a cleanup and paint up campaign. More than 500 scouts, cleaned up but not painted up. attend ed the annual dinner of the local coun- cil The pageant was played at the Zoo. At the request of the Anti-Tu- berculosis League and the City Health Department, these scouts painted on
 the sidewalks of the city stenciled in- scriptions reading, Don't spit on the sidewalks" They also distributed leaflets over the entire city, urging all
 men to vote on public issues which were submitted to the ballot on April l25.
 Mobilization Plans
 One of the most practical plans for
 service to ones country evolved by the scout organization provides for the prompt mobilization of scouts to serve
 in any sort of emergency. Cleveland, O.. Aniston, Ala; Montclair, N. J.; Buffalo, N. Y., and number of other
 cities have such plans. From the
 headquarters the call for mobilization is sent out through scoutmasters and
 patrol leaders and scouts who have telephones in their homes. The value
 of such system in case of confagra- tion, a flood, or any other calamity
 involving a large area and large num-
 bers of people, is incalculable.
 Scouts Busy on Memorial Day. From every state in the Union come reports of the important part which
 the scouts have played in the proper celebration of Memornal Day. In
 some towns they took charge of the exercises from the gathering of flow CTS for the decoration of the graves of veterans, in the morning to the close
 of the public address in the afternoon. In Louisville, Georgia, Troop 1 act ed as guard of honor to the veterans,
 escorted them to and from the audito- rum where the services were held. and
 acted as walters at the anEn-l dinner
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11

Householders are urged to have their window and door screens paint ed so as to preserve them. A nigh ty good idea, and at present prices of labor. everywhere. prevailing ir won't cost much more than. to buy new ones.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11
Cheese on Poached Eggs.

When poaching eggs sprinkle 1it- Gle grated cheese on the top of each pgs. When the eggs are cooked. put the dish in the over for minute to warm the cheese This is a great addition to ordinary poached eggs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11
DECLINE OFFER YET
 BE GOOD, FRIENDS

s. s. asks: Do you advise a girl of 17 thus? want company of boy past 1S He is an orphan. Never uses liquor or tobacco. Keeps from bad
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11

] Tho coats 6 wear over summer froeks ere particularly graceful and pretty. This dsGign is in tsffeta and 6as . lining. It | shirred above the waistlins And held in with belt, which mey sncirc1e the figure and ,nset It ths ffcnf, or be arrested by 2 Itraieht ,frcnf panel In medium size eIe coat requffss '5H yards 36-inch
 to1sta. The revers, collar and cuffs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11

Official announcement was made in. London that no casualties resulted from the German aeroplane raid over southeastern England on Sunday night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11

The U. s. Public Health Service CO., operates with state and local authori- ties to improve rural sanitation?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11
DO YOU KNOW THAT

Intelligent motherhood conserves the nations best crop?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11
WISE AND OTHERWISE.

Some people are reconciled to the idea of war when they think that war creates even more chances for pork than river and harbor bills.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11

The warning powers are offering for their unlawful acts. apologies consist ing of statements why they propose to keep on doing the same thing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11

The modern idea of economy of public funds is to borrow the money and keep down the tax rate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11

A motorist should be able still to hold up his head and look his fellow man in the eye, even if he does come down to second speed to go through a crowded street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11

The people who are afraid of mili- tary preparation need not worry about the big amounts spent by Congress TOT this purpose. as the politicians will see that it is largely wasted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11
< FUNERAL BOUQUETS
 AND DESIGNS. fi JOHN KEGK q SON.

X coat of old blue taffeta made Nith dropping @shoulders to form a eape effect and trimmed with revers, collar and cuffs of contrasting mate rial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11
~A~~A~~7 { CORNER FOR COOKS }
Cottaxe ruddine With Ginger.

Make an ordinary cottage pudding but steam it instead of baking it, using . covered mold. Turn, out and serve with cream sauce or fruit juice and chopped ginger from half small jar; or fold cream into the juice and serve this with bits of ginger also
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11

Heavy eating. like heavy drinking shortens life?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11

more important than the registration of deaths E <s.-.s3. ..,.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11

Feeling the need of solitude and communion with nature, many people are now hieing to the movie shsws. dance halls, roller rinks, and recrea- tion piers of the summer resorts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11

FUNERAL BOUQUETS
 AND DESIGNS, JOHN RICK & SON
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11

It is hard to believe in superiority Of mind over matter when you see some bright college girls having to wait on the Idle Rich at the summer hotel dining rooms
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11

Sedentary habits shorten life?
 Neglected adenoids and defective teeth in childhood menace adult health?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11

A seat on the New York Cotton Ex
 chanSe wa4 sold for 31400O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11

Many severe cold ends in tubercu losis? ig
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-07-11

Thes Hoe Dresnang articles pr, ared especially IT n yewspaper from the very latest styles lg The Pictorial