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New Britain herald., 1916-01-07
GOVERNMENT OWNED
 RAILROAD SUCCESS
Line Extends Twenty-Five Miles From Yuma, Arizona to Mex
 ican Border.

Washington, Jan. 7.-Successful operation of a government owned railroad, which private interest could not be persuaded to build, is causing much satisfaction to Interior De- partment officials. The line, extend ing twenty-five miles from Yuma Ariz, to the Mexican boundary line through the Yuma Valley, has been in operation daily since February and has carried 30O,000 tons of rock be- sides frequent shipments of other freight which are increasing. Pas senger traffic has been light owing to the appropriated region through which the road runs, but considerable progress has been made in the settle ment of the country and a townsite IS miles from Yuma has been opened.
 Construction of the railroad, the second governments owned line, was deemed a necessity by officials of the United States Reclamation Service. They had been unsuccessful in efforts of interest private capital which con- sidered the prospect doubtful for the payment ever of it's expenses. As a system of rock revetment was re- uuired by the Yuma Valley reclama- tion project the engineers decided the material could be placed economically only by use of a track laid upon the levee which protects the Yuma Val lev from the overflow of the Colo rado River. Work was begun April g., 1914 and the first spike driven
New Britain herald., 1916-01-07

request, probably because he realiz- ed he was whipped In spite of their cries of protest he called for a vote on the original resolution, and de- clared it. passed, while the crowd an grily demanded "square deal.' Then he disappeared.
 Mayor is Denounced.
 In a moment the corridor was in a. turmoil. A few expressed ~ their views in unpublished and unrestrained English. Fists were shaken under noses It seemed as if everyone W2S shouting at everyone else. Those who had felt the lash of the czars knout remained for half an hour airing their opinions and many who attended the meeting without any political attachment or any, political axes to grind denounced the mayor for his tactics. It was taken for granted that George A. Quigley had sounded his own death knell so far the republican primaries in the spring are concerned.
 Jester DissoIves His Army
 Both sides made frequent charges after the meeting that their oppon- ents had ''packed' the gathering. A humorous incident in connection With the affair is related by friends of Mayor Quigley. A Hartford news paper announced Wednesday that the meeting would be held that night Immediately there was scurrying among the mayors lieutenants to muster a big crowd. Alderman Jester, who has been described as the mayors cTrand boy, is said to have recruited large invading; force to march on the 1i% was forced to cOuntermand the order when the mayor warned him that the meeting was twenty four hours later.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-07

May 1 of that year. The anncal summer of 1914 delayed construction work but it was completed to the Mexican boundary in February 1915. The line is 25 1a miles long including sidings
 Equipment of the road consists or a gasoline motor car bearing in bold letters the inscription: "UTnited States Reclamation Service, una Valley Line" The car carres ~ passengers and makes regular trips daily to the boundary and return
New Britain herald., 1916-01-07
SAMUEL J. FLEMING DEAD.

Terre Haute. Ind. Jan. 7-Samuel J. Fleming, 72, for many years died here yesterday, following an operation. Baroness Virginia, who few years ago was a sensation as a three year old, winning the Ken lucky Futurity, the Western Horse mems and other big stages totalling more than $20,000, was bred and owned by MT. Fleming.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-07

ished and Whise sole remaining tunc- tion was to trip it's Wearer up at in Cpportune times, is now to disappear officially at the German front. The emperor has just issued an order per mitting officers at the Iront' With the exception of the commanders ot large detachments and staff officers, to wear 9 short knife or bayonet. The order ,,nroves a custom which had already eeta b1ished itself with the tacit ac- o,iescence of the military authori- ties.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-07
JEWISH RELIEF DAY.

Washington, Jan. 7-Senator Ma tins resolution asking the pf@siae to set aside day as Jewish rei day for Jewish. war sufferers adopted yesterday after Charm Stone. of the foreign relations coi mittee had said that while he 2 piroved such cause in relation
 the Poles and Jews, who he ga were without a government of ths own, he hoped it would. not extend any of the organized nations.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-07

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New Britain herald., 1916-01-07

him. He claimed that he saves S5 al year by buying ice at municipal rates and the net income to him would be $40. Municipal ice per mits people who could never get five cent piece of ice from private dealers to do so now, he said, and he thought the city was doing a char Nirable act to go into the business.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-07

Tx7HEN Gram'ma built w pun'kin pie, it was pun )kin > pie and you knew it as soon as your teeth sunk into a wedge. She didn't need any French recipe to make it, either. Because every thing she used in it was redl-redl pun kin - real top-of- -the-tnilk - real sugar-real spices.
 You'll know that Perfection Cigarettes are real smokes as soon as you've smoked one.
 Nothing fancy or dolled-up about Perfections. Every tender leaf of the golden Virginia tobacco in every Perfection is JUST NATURALLY GOOD {: {. g. ..:s$= :. > ..... with all the original full-havor that Lotta Sun and Eauff Rain helped Mother Nature put into this tobacco. >ss" ,.z... ...: :,.. <
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New Britain herald., 1916-01-07

from Yuma. A contract has been made with transcontinental railroad for joint use of tracks at Yuma. carload shipments destined for the Yuma Valley are taken over by the Reclamation Service and carried on Us line, charges being regulated by tho Interstate Commerce Commis- sion.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-07

BAN OFFICER'S SWORD.
 Berlin, Jan. 1.-The officers sword, whose Usefulness had long since van-
New Britain herald., 1916-01-07
YES. SUN AND RAIN DOTH

You'll know it. You'll taste it. Not in an occasional puff But in every puff today, tomorrow and every day.
 And because the golden Virginia tobacco in Perfections is so natur- ally good-you'n get smoke every time that will just please you right down to the bottom of your boots.
 You can t get better tasting tobac- co anywhere in the world, at any price, than tf,e golden Virginia to- bacco in Perfections.
 You'll try them sometime. Why not get acquainted with them today -NOW? Yes-right NOW while your taste hankers for real smoke. They're
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11
COMPLEXION OF NEXT
CONGRESS IN DOUBT

NEW YORK, Nov 9.-With thirty
congressional districts to be heard
from, 202 Republicans, 1879 Demo.
Gratis, two Progressives, ono independ-
cut and one Socialist have been
elected TO the house of representa-
t.yes for the sixty-ffth congress.
OF the thirty districts yet to be
heard from, IL are represented in the
present congress by Democrats and
10 by Republicans. Should these dis.
tyicts be unchanged the next house
would be composed of ZIG Democrats,
TT Republicans and four scattering
WHO might elect to affiliate with eth.
er side
The senate will remain under
Democratic control by reduced
rsajority Of ton or twelve. dependent
On the outcome in New Mexico.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11
JUDGE BENNETT
DIES At WESTON
Prominent West Virginia Jurist,
Statesman and Turfman Answers
Last Summons.

information was received here to,
cay that former Judge William q.
Bennett died yesterday afternoon at
ais home in Weston Judge Bennett
was one of the most prominent mea
III the state. For several years he
was a circuit court judge, but when
the state changed it's political com.
piexion he was retired to private life.
Tho distinguished iurist was very
wealthy lie owned thousands OF
asres of fine farming lands In Lewis
ANA adjoining counties, as well as
timber lands. oil. coal and gas tracts
For 10 years he was q well-known
thurman. and all of the county fairs
IL his section Of the state his colors
we're in evidence.
In politics he was Democrat. He
was before the state convention at
Parkeraburg in 1904 as a gubernatori.
81 candidate. but was defeated by
John j. Cornwel. Four years ago
he was q candidate with Il. c. Smith
Of Clarksburg. for the state supreme
court, but Went down with the en-.
the ticket,
judge Bennett wis q past grand
commander OF the knights Templar
OF West Virginia. The funeral will
take place Saturday afternoon at
Weston He was brother of Hon.
Lewis Bennett, Democrats candidate
for governor in 1903.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11
BURGLARS ENTER
STAR BARBER SHOP
Visitors Come There at Early Hour
Today-Df1 Not Get Any
Plumber,

Would-be burglars entered J. p
Warrenfeltz's Star barber shop at an
early hour this morning but were dis
appointed in their effort as they were
unable to Land any booty. Entrance
was made through the rear, where a
window was broken open. allowing
the thieves to reach In and unbolt the
door There was no money in the
cash register. and the visitors tried
10 open the safe. but could not do 50.
lr Warrenfeltz states that he has
good evidence OF the thieves and ar.
rests viii soon follow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11
DONATION DAY At
KINGS DAUGHTERS
Merchants Are Asked to Send Box
OF Remnants--@SchooI Children
Very Active.

Tomorrow is Donation Day at the
kjngs Daughters Hospital, and those
Interested In the institution are hope.
full OF receiving many donations. An
appeal is made to the merchants that
they contribute a box of remnants,
which are often found very useful,
ana can be used to great advantage.
The school children are very active
IL the work, and the principals have
asked them to contribute one article
each. II this is done the donations
VIII be very large
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11
WORLDS SERVICE
LED ALL OTHERS
Since Tuesday Evening Two Persons
Have Been Busy Answering the
Telephones.

Since O'Clock Tuesday evening
the Worlds telephones have constant.
~ rung, and il has required practical.
~ the entire time OF two persons to
answer inquiries about the national
election Tuesday night when the
reports indicated Hughes election,
there was general rejoicing and those
of ire opposition retired believing The
reports were true.
Yesterday morning when the New
FORK Tribune announced that PRIEST
dent Wilson had been declared the
winner the news spread like wild
fro, and up uptil noon today the in.
qajries have been so frequent that
Leth phones have been in service
almost constantly.
The World has given its reports to
irouirers. furnishing the best service
that il was able to do The Worlds
reports have been as complete a.
it was possible to have and the news
has been given out to all, regardless
Of politics.
Tho inquirer were not confined to
Martinsburg or the county, but
throughout the eastern panhandle and
tile entire state Practically every
corner OF the state has asked this Of.
ice for returns, and IN every instance
the request was complied with.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11
Shell Italian Positions.

Rome, Nov. 9.-The Austrians di-
rected a heavy Commandment yester-
day against Italian positions in the
FEentino. on Monte Pasubio AMI
Atcnte NanoL says todays official re-
Icrt The Italians evacuated obseIva-
sior postsinn the slopes of Gina hi
Eecche :
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11
TWO AlRMEN Killed
l.. S. Naval Lieutenants Meet Death
BY Bomb Explosion.

WASHINGTON, Nov. . Naval
Lieutenants Luther Welsh and c. X.
Bronson were killed at Indian Head,
Md, late yesterday by the premature
explosion OF an aeroplane bomb while
testing bombs designed for use
against war vessels.
The report OF the. accident to ths
Navy Department from the Inspector
-ta+8fananehf aCctnss haydB hrHnvin 8
sfeuad seia .she. :asofah net eaatedI Inc
bepeath. q 1aigplane -
which the officers were flying: Appar-
entity H struck some part OF the ma
chine whsn Ii was discharged,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11
OHN CORNWELL LEADS STATE TICKET WITH 5000 MAJORITY
WILSON IS REELECTED WITH CALIFORNIA; VOTE Total ITS
BOWERS WINS BY
LARGE: MAJORITY
Latest Returns show That Our
Neishbor win serve Two
Years Mote.

According TO the best information
cbtainable this afternoon Congress.
man George NJ. Bower has been re-
elected by a large majority over San
ator Sam V. Woods a report giyca
cut this afternoon ~ Mr.. Powers
friends give the maJorities IN The
lferert counties as follows
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11
REPUBLICANS EXPECT TO
gts MAKE ANNOUNCEMENT
~ .a93..L --.-.--.--.--.-.--1.- & !. ~ .A-4 q

NEW YORK. Nov. qp---ft wac an.
rounced at Republican headquarters
-fhiE afternoon AT 2 O'Clock that they
expected lto1 pronounce rTughes' sslsc-
tiion ar sis~sst Auys tfms. eussft vApos.
sibiy viii noss ss aBsforsTsmfanbhrr
It was said 'sas ~
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11
MINNESOTA COMPLICATED.

Minnesota already complicated situation, became
complicated when learned that the than 1000 votes
by the mamen will be counted until probably before
time week Chairman Mccormick still claimed it for
Wilson. at is ours" he said
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11
BALANCE OF DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET
FOLLOWING GOVERNOR WITH SMALLER
MuORT|ES--- THREE DEMOCRATIC CON-
GRESSMEN ELECTED---U. S. SENATORSH|P
CL0SE-HUGHES CARRIES STATE BY 25OO.

According the information this afternoon
o'clock Hon. John J. Cornwe, Of Roney has elected
Judge Ira E. Robinson of Grafton by majority
Of less than 5000 Last night report that
Judge Robinson leading by showed Mr.
Cnwe steadily gaining this afternoon has lead su
fent his election Mr. Cornwe evidently
RED the state ticket through with him
RUNNING CLOSE.
Justice Hughes and President Wilson are running close
for the states eight electoral votes may require the
official count to determine the winner However the indications
favor the former and not be surprise he The
returns not accurate enough give information
RESULT IN DOUBT
Chiffon and Large Howard Suher
land locked death struggle the United States senator
ship The morning the latter majority Of 1000
but returns this afternoon show that been materially
perhaps enough to defeat him.
CONGRESSIONAL TICKETS.
The Democrats have elected at least three the six
gessona candidates They are: Congressman M Nicely of
Faron has defeated Thomas Parks Fleming of the city,
no less than 500 which that First district will
have a Democratic representative.
NULL ELECTED
In the Fourth district Judge Null Huntingdon
Mccoy OF Sstersve candidates for the long and short
respectively have been returned former Congress
man Harry woodward of Spencer Roane county each having
majority of 450
LITTLEPAGE WINS.
report from Charleston says that Congressman Adam
page has defeated Dr. Colby the Sixth district major
10y that cannot Question Yesterday afternoon the Charleston
Fo Governor Haeds personal organ conceded the election
Mr. Lttpage Dr. Godby also conceded his defeat and
cepted the result.
TWO ELECTED
IN the Fifth district Congressman Cooper has been reeec
GU ana Congressman George NJ Bowers has the Second
Fs. THIRD DISTRICT.
reports from Clarksburg the effect that the contest
between Secretary of State Stuart Reed of Carksburg and
Fhhg Anderson, of Redwood very much doubt Both
m their election but sufficient returns
"Justlfy a correct statement
CONCEDED TO HUGHES.
WHEELING, w. Va, Nov. 9-Democratc State Chairman
Vem Shaver of Farmont this conceded Vr
F'ma TO hughes by $500 majority
CLAIMS STATE TICKET.
AZ the time Mr. Shaver declared John j. Cornwe had
the state by 5000 and that the entire state ticket had
also been elected
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11
FEDERAL INVESTIGATIONS.

Mr. Mccormick said it had become known that the depart
Of justice had sent Investigators from Washington and
Chicago Minnesota Hinton Clarbaugh chief Investigator Of
Chicago went with the western contingent No
purpose Edward Bean,
Hampshire secretary of state declared II O'Clock that the
close that the small hamlets may
swing it either way.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11
CHARGED UNFAIRNESS.

Yesterday afternoon the secretary of states office gave New
Hampshire Hughes afer which Henry orgenthau gave
hint that the Democrats thought the Rspubsn organization
might be colnns out" the Democrats aecefus George
Continued Page Sfx)
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11
euIaars On Offensive.

PARIS, Nov. 9.-The Bulgarians
took the offensive yesterday against
the Serbians In the Cerna river
region on the Macedonian front south.
cast OF Monastir They made three
attacks. the war office announces, ami
we're rspulsesl They retired lsaying
raany Asad.g.bss* ns9adsgsf g ~
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11

This morning Deputy colleotnr John
IA spcrowgfsft afor Berkeley Springs
'ands other points IN that section To-
-erspd Tseversl days on official bust
nsss
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11
SUFFRAGE LOSES
I'M WEST VIRGINIA
"0nen Will Not Be Permitted TO
vote In This State, Say Late
Reports.

imports this afternoon from vari-
S4a parts of the state show that suf-
se mas lost by an overwhelming
aloriey. The exact figures are not
g,o'alnable. but the reports indicate
=. tae vote was at least 2 to !
nSt the proposed amendment.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11
COMEDIES WILSON'S ELECTION.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov. 9.-"The North Amer
ean,' strong Republican paper, this afternoon at
o'clock posted bulletin. conceding Wilson'S election.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11
LATEST REPORTS GIVE NEW HAMPSHIRE
AND NORTH DAKOTA ALSO TO WILSON, IN
SURFING HIS REFLECT ION : HUGHES WINS
IN MINNESOTA, WEST VIRGINIA AND NEW
MEXICO. A
10000 100000 ooooooooOo

o WASHINGTON. Nov 9--BuIetin p. m-"The
Washington Star. Republican has just flashed
bulletin announcing that Wilson has carried California
North Dakota HAMPSHIRE which insure his cleo
O ton. I
The bulletin also stated that Hughes would get Mime
Sofa New Mexico and West Virgnanot enough to elect
o him.
100000 100000 oooOoOOOO o c
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11

a.. a'Aa Esthsr Negeemp asas Q sfrtbeI
ny. ~ Hesaital has relurned.roro9
= ,.'n' VI yas where she was cail,d
an injury 70 her father and broth
81
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11

Nr, Lyls 'Cgsswgil has -rcstrned TO-
tbaiwest vtrgtnis rnayeesity at Mon
gantown. after spending a few DAYS
with mis- father, Robert Criswell -
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11

NEW YORK, Nov 9.-1he political pendulum swung again
Wilson and far today With Mnnesota
the President holding his and has developed fair strength
against the from southern California
This afternoon the Minnesota developed trend toward
the Democratic candidate.
Wilson'S lead in California O'clock eastern time,
1852
In Minnesota with 400 precincts missing, Wilson has cnt
down Hughes lead from 800 500 New Hampshire that
appeared gone wilson doubt
fu. leaning toward Hughes.
West Virginia is still in the doubtful column. II appears TO
gone John Cornwe Democratic candidate gov
ernor. but Hughes is holding his lead
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11
CALIFORNIA REPORT.

NEW YORK. Nov president Wilson IS leading in Cali
forna by 1898 according to report out at IL o'clock
time At the hour announced that with 1863
precincts missing Minnesota that Wilson in the last 100
encts counted had down Hughes lead from 800 500
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11
LEANS TO HUGHES.

West Virginia showed Hughes to be leading by 5000 N
Mexico with about onehaf the votes counted Hughes
majority, but both parties claiming it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11
UNPARALLELED MIxUP.

The situation in the pivotal" states is unparalleled
mxup the presidency Other developments this morning
included the definite that Democratic Chairman
Hollis Of New Hampshire had revised his figures which deye
in the count and had given that state Wilson by
1911 and the final classification Of North Dakota in the Wilson
column The latter gave the President 1000 majority
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11
CONGRESSIONAL TICKETS.

The Democrats have elected at least three Of the
essiona candidates They Congressman M NJ Nicely of
Faron has defeated Thomas Parks Fleming of the city,
no less than $780, which that the First district will
have a Democratic representative.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-11-11
NULL ELECTED.

In the Fourth district Judge Null of Huntingdon and Frank
Mccoy OF Sstersvie candidates for the long and short
respectively have been returned former Congress-
man Harry woodward Of Spencer Roane county each having
majority of $50.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1916-07-25

the paper said, and added that II ap.
peared to be making reconnaissance
Statement Il Made
This, the Mexican authorities can
in no wise permit" II commented.
The villistas we're guilty Of treach-
cry at indie. state of Durango, accord
ing to FL Democratic, where they seized
the small Carranza garrison after
pretending that they had come in to
surrender under the government pro-
clamation Of amnesty. IL was charged
that the Mayor Of Inde, Manual salas
Sanchez, connhsed at the treachery.
The hand, however, was surprised by
General Petronilo Hernandez, whose
brother, Colonel Hernandez, as COM
mander at indie, had been taken else
where. Believing themselves to be
outnumbered the bandits fed, leaving
their prisoners behind. Colonel Her
nadez himself was wounded by the fire
vi ulb TeSCuerb.
Americans Shoot Back
In regard to the Mexican protest,
General Bell said:
"our men have orders to shoot back
when shot at. They will be punished
II they are guilty of shooting first. But
their instructions are to answer any
IRE. And the sooner that the Next
bans learn that they can not snipe with
impunity, the better 1t will be for both
sides.
"As to crossing the the international
line. II 1t can be shown that any OF
our men have done so In defiance
of my orders, they will be punished"
General Bell also stated that the
Mexican authorities at Guadalupe had
informed him that the two
horses and two mules taken from
Reynolds ranch, near Fabens, Tex,
by Mexican thieves, will be returned
to the owner this afternoon. He de-
MED that he communicated previous
ly with the Carranza authorities on
this matter.