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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05
LIVESTOCK SELLS
AT GOOD PRICES
Buyers From Three states Make Bid
oing Lively at /. o. Van
Metres Sale

A livestock sale OF l. d. VanMe-
tres at his Stone House farms Tues
day attracted big crowd of buyers
from the Eastern Panhandle counties
of West Virginia, from Washington
county, Maryland, and the Valley OF
Virginia, and the bidding was most
sprightly, Auctioneer j. w. Dodd
facing a body Of real livestock men
throughout the day. Mr.. Van Metre
who operates one of the largest and
most modern dairies not only in West
Virginia and this part OF the south,
and is also a big livestock dealer,
offered the buyers lot of high-grade
Jersey and Holstein cows, with young
cattle, sheep and hogs. twenty-five
cows brought an average OF $50 a
head; fifty young cattle ranged around
$40 per head; one hundred and sew
enty-iye stock ewes averaged 81;
thirty young hogs (shoats), per head,
So. The sale totaled something over
So. 900.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05
THE MEMBERSHIP
CAMPAIGN BEGINS
BUSINESS Mems Association Now at
Work-Mr. Ware Reads Inter
esting Letter from Brother

The business Mems Association last
might launched their membership
campaign last night and today the
various committees are soliciting in
inherent parts of the city. The Oh.
lect OF the campaign is to build up
the membership until every business
man. professional man and all others
IN the city have enrolled.
The campaign will continue until
thursday evening, August IL, and it
Is hoped by that time all sections
OF the city will have been visited,
ana the membership greatly increas-
Gu Next Monday night the commit
Tee VIII meet in the city council-cham-
Oef and report, and it may be that
loiiowlng the meeting frequent re-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05
MEX|CANS HAVE
CROSSED BORDER
Large Number Said to be Near Fort
Hancock and Troops are Rushed
There.

Ell PASO, Texas, Aug. 2.-One hun.
bred and fifty Mexicans are reported
to have crossed the Rio Grande at
Finley, Texas, eight miles west of
Fort Hancock, today Two troops OF
cavalry. motorcycle corps and ten
truck loads of infantry were imme-
diately rushed from Fort Bliss to Fort
Hancock to either engage the raiders
or pursue them.
The Mexicans are presumably vii
listas. who hope to retaliate for the
killing of four banGits near Fort Han
cock Monday.
General Bell said this Afternoon he
had received no reports OF any fight
ing, and his information merely was
that the bandits had crossed the Dor
der. He said: Il 90 not propose to
allow them to remain.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05
New Fall Woolens.

Today John W. Dean Company an
nounce the first showing OF fall and
winter woolens-newest thoughts in
color and weave--the full line of KEN
|pel & Armiger, makers of clothes to
order, every suit guaranteed made to
individual measure.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05
The Convention Opens

The convention was called to order
this afternoon at o'clock by State
Chairman C. G. Lewis, Jr., of Charles
ton. Hon John w. Davis, Solicitor
General Of the United States, as TEN.
porary chairman, delivered a ringing
address, devoting much of his time to
President Wilson's administration,
and to the efforts OF Justice Hughes
III his notification speech.
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait, the IA
tional leader of the equal suffrage
cause, addressed the convention for
a half hour on behalf of equal suf-
frage, which is to be voted ON this
fall in this state.
A feature of the convention was
the seating of the gray-haired vet
erans on the stage The aged for.
lowers who have through the years
adhered to the faith whose hopes they
now see realized in the nation
were given tickets emitting them to
their places.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05
WORLD STANDS T|PTOE IN EXPECTANCY AS DEUTSCHLAND
MOVES TOWARD OPEN SEA-ALL|ES' WAR DOGS AT BAY

REAT GERMAN UNDERSEA MERCHANTMEN MAKING
SLOW TIME TOWARD CAPE CHARLEs-MAY AWAIT
NIGHTFALL OR TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EVENING
HAZE AND DROP UNDER WATERS OF BRINY DEEP IN
DASH TO UNLIMITED REALMS OF MID-OCEAN-PEO-
PIE ALONG PROBABLE ROUTE OF TEUTON BEHEM-
9TH STRAIN EYES IN VAIN TO SEE IT APPROACH
NEWPORT NEWS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05
ports will be made.

pOrtS VIII be made.
In the absence of President Lewis
H. Thompson, Leon II. Ware presided
over the meeting Mr.. Ware read a
very interesting letter from a brother
who is located at Melville, N. j., and
who is engaged in a similar work
The letter was very interesting and
contained many valuable suggestions,
and was appreciated by the assocfa.
ton.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05
Special Couch Bargains.

Announcement of special couch
sale is made by The Martinsburg Fur
niture Company, imitation leather. full
tufted touches at $3.50. The stock is
very limited, so it will be the early
buyer who will get one
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05
Suffers Heat Stroke

Miss Fannie Henshaw, of North
Maple avenue, who suffered a heat
stroke while visiting her neice, Mrs.
Robert H. Gardner. of Baltimore, re-
turned home last night and today is
confined to her bed. Her condition,
however, is not serious.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05
MRS. TABLER BURIED IN
GREEN HILL CEMETERY

The funeral of the late Mrs. Cath
crime Tabler. who died Monday In
Hancock. took place this afternoon
at o'clock from Christ Reformed
church, the officiating clergyman be
ing the Rev. A. NJ Gluck. Follow
ing the services at the church. the
body was buried in Green Hill GENE
terry.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05
Ex.eovernor Speaks

Tomorrow night at the First NJ. E.
church former Governor J. Frank Han
ly, of Indiana, will speak Mr.. Han
~ is the prohibition candidate for
president. and his presence such be
the occasion for a large audience.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05
MUCH IMPRESSED WITH
THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY

Vice-President Johnson. of the Mis-
souri, and aPciiic railroad was in
Martinsburg this morning. together
with his wife and secretary who have
been travelling the Shenandoah Val.
ley in an automobile. Mr. Johnson
was much impressed with the scenery
in this section. particularly that at
Harpers Ferry.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05
Report Untrue

Captain William Kelley command
ing the cavalry which was rushed
fom Fort Bliss to Finley, reported to
General Bell that there is absolutely
no truth in the report that $50 MeM-
can bandits have invaded the United
States near there. The report was
received here late last night by Gen
eral Bell from the Militia officers at
Fort Hancock.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05
Candidates Names Late

Miss Mary Walker. of the Peoples
Trust company, is spending here va
cation at Newark. Ohio, with friends
and relatives.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05

LONDON, Aug. NORTH and south of the Somme and on
German troops and their allies have been
further forced backward during the last twentyour hours Ac
cordng the Russian wedge is separating
the German and Austrian armies the thrust being made that
the separation is practically completed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05
RUSSIANS MOVE ON.

Perogad dispatches declared that the enveopng movement
toward Kove is progressing and is believed that the railway
Stoanof in the hands of the Russians This
would give army control of rail communications to Lem
berg
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05
RUSSIANS MOVE ON IN BIG AVALANCHE;
WEDGE THRUST BETWEEN TEUTON FORCES

kOvEI. BEING SLOWLY ENVELOPED BY CARS VAST
ARMIES-FRENCH MAKE ADVANCES AND CAPTURE
BIG FORTIFIED woRKS-sOMME ATTACK COST BRIT
ISH AND FRENCH 350.000-DUTCH STEAMER SUNK
BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05

WASHINGTON, Aug 2-The United States government has
ae formal application Great Britain for cemency the
or Roger Easement who is condemned to die the seafod
tomorrow morning
resident Wilson has instructed the state department to for
~ at the resolution passed congress urging Great Brit
m 10 exercise cemency in its treatment Of the Irish political
Prisoners
HANGMAN CHOSEN.
LYNDON Aug 2-Accordng to the morning newspapers all
ready for the execution Roger Easement who
a IN the Pentonvle prison at o'clock Thursday morning
Inc eXecuioner appointed is named Ellis barber,
Nochdae He will receive fee of $25.
only the officials of the prison win be at the execution
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05
DUTCH STEAMER SUNK.

the Dutch steamer iceland landed at South
Shields during night reported their vessel had been sunk
by submarine The sailors said the submarines
boased sunk five other ships to the sinking
of the iceland.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05
Candidates Aplenty

There are four avowed candidates
before the convention. Edward A.
Brannon, of Lewis county; Samuel T..
Spears, of Randolph James w Ew-
ing. of Ohio. and Samuel d. Stokes,
of Mingo, all have a strong following,
and while only two can win the con-
tests are being fairly conducted.
Big Democrats There
Every candidate on the state ticket
is present. and all are confident OF
success next November. Senator Chill
ton, Congressman Nicely and Little
page, and the other four congressional
candidates are also here. National
Committeeman, Senator Clarence w.
Watson arrived early, and at once
entered into the work of organizing
his forces for the campaign He firm
ly believes that this will be Demo
cratic year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05

Mr. II. A. Tabler. OF West Kins
street, has returned from a visit to
several interesting eastern cities.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05
FRENCH REPORT PROGRESS.

PARIS, Aug. 2.-The French communique today admitted
the Vaux Chapter wood The French capur
the powerful fortified between Hem and Monacu and
occupied northwest of Dense In
the Champagne region the Russian troops charged and dispersed
the German forces where hundreds Of prisoners taken
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05
cLEMENCy FOR SIR ROGER EASEMENT d
IS ASKED. OF GREAT BRITAIN BY J. j.

PRESIDENT WILSON INSTRUCTS STATE DEPARTMENT TO
AT ONCE FORWARD PLEA IN BEHALF OF IRISH PO-
LITICAL PRISONER CONDEMNED TO DIE ON GAL
LOWS TOMORROW
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05
JUDGE WOODS HOLDS
A SPECIAL SESSION
Of CIRCUIT COURT
FORMER JUDGE FAULKNER PRE-
SCENTS INTERESTING CASE IN
LENGTHY ARGUMENT.
J. w. FRYE WINS HIS SUIT FOR
$328.86 AGAINST ToMAHAWk
ORCHARD COMPANY.
OTHER CASES DECIDED AT sPE.
clAL SESSION OF COURT
THIS MORNING.

A very interesting and important
case was presented to Judge Woods
this morning and placed in his hands
for decision. Judge Faulkner repre-
senting Elizabeth c. Hess. exeeutrix
of Edward L. Hess, decd. has filed
a proceeding against Mary Becker
Hess and James Frederick Hess. in
FAINT child % said e. l.. Hess, for
construction OF the statute in case
of pretermitted children. About the
middle of 1914 +. l.. Hess made his
will. and within a Few months there
after he was killed in an automobile
accident. fills will was probated IN
me fall OF. 1911 III March 1915, Il
son. James Frederick Hess, was born
The will provided. after a very small
bequest to his wife, Mary Becker Hess,
that the decedent's whole estate
should go to his mother. the plaintiff.
The birth or child after the death
OF parent changes the method OF dis
tribution OF a decedent's estate, If the
child is unproyided for The statute
reads
III any person die leaving child,
or his wife enciente of child, which
shall be horn alive, and leaving a
win made when such person had no
child living, wherein any child he
might have is not provided for or
mentioned, such will, except so far
as 1t provides for the payment OF the
debts of the test9tor. shall be con
strued as If the devises and requests
therein had been limited TO take ef-
feet, in the event that the child should
die unmarried and without issue"
1t will readily be seen that the es-
tate OF Edward l.. Hess may be held
for distribution by the court for
many years. the contingency OF his
child dying unmarried and without IS
sue being very remote.
Other questions arise-that of the
widows dover. she having renowned
the provisions OF the villas she had
the privilege OF doirg under the law.
The argument II Judge Faulkner
was quite lengthy and interesting
from start to finish. The court has
now taken the case under advisement
and will probably render his decision
at the September term next.
Frye Wins Suit.
In the case of j. w. Frye against
the Tomahawk Orchard Company,
which has been hanging for several
terms OF court. was ended this morn
ing. when the court overruled the mo-
ton for a new trial and entered judg
ment in favor of the plaintiff for
s32Ss6 interest and cost.
Other Court News.
In the case Of J. Frank Thompson
against e. H. Tabler and others, a de-
cree was entered confirming sale OF
the real estate and making a partial
distribution of funds.
! In the divorce suit of Harry Lord
against Estelle Lord an order was en-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05
SOMME ATTACK COST $4,000

BERLIN Aug 2.-Germanys official estimate of the total
losses of the British and French in the first month of the battle
Of the Somme just ended placed according
tious valuation at 100000 officers and
The German losses the official report declares
compared this figure The report also declares that what prog
the allies have made has slow
ample time to construct new lines ssOng those TAKEN the
that the allies far breaking through
ALLIED FORCES REFUSED.
In the last wenfour hours of the battle the regular daily
official bulletin today the British gained
ground west of Foureaux Wood northeast OF Bazenne-
Pet driven back again. while the French repused
completely in furious attack Maurepas north
of the Somme The days fighting characterized
ly fierce"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05
Frye Wins Suit.
Other Court News.

In the case Of J. Frank Thompson
against e. Fl. Tabler and others, a de-
cree was entered confirming sale OF
the real estate and making a partial
distribution Of funds.
In the divorce suit OF Harry Lord
against Estelle Lord an order was en-
tered submitting all matters to the
court
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-08-05
BerkeIy Represented.

Berkely county is well represented.
Last night District Attorney Stuart
w. Walker, P. r. Harrison and Wade
c. Kilmer came in, and this morning
others arrived.
Candidates Names Late
1t will be late this afternoon be.
fore the candidates are named and the
platform adopted.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-03-29
BEGIN MURDER
CASE AGAINST
YOU CHU YONG

You. Chu Yong, Korean, charged in
the police court with first degree muir
der, was the center of interest in a
trial which took up most of the time
of the session this morning, the case
being continued towards noon until
April /. -. ,.. .. .. .-,.ss i. So.
Two witnesses were examined this
morning, Park In Goo, who is alleged
to have been in the room of Kim
Hoong YuI, the murdered Korean, at
the time of the shooting, and Detec-
tive John Kellett. -, r.. ~.
The Korean witness showed much
reticence in answering. the questions
of the prosecution, repeating over and
over the answer, ASK me question
If you want me to answer it." when
told by the prosecution to state what
had happened on the day of the
shooting after You Chu Yong, the al
legged murderer, came into. the room.
The defendant sat evidently un-
mindful of most of the testimony and
showing little nervousness. He en-
ployed himself studying his fingers
most of the time, and looked up only
occasionally to. listen to the questions.
He is being defended by. Judge A. D..
Larnach and L. M. Straus,
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-03-29
YOU UCANT'STICK
BOLTES3.50FOR
HISNEWPAVING

c. Bolte doesn't want the city to lay
pavement in front of his property on
Kalakaua avenue. He will lay his own
pavement. He doesn't intend to get
stuck $3.50 a foot for 147 feet when
he can get it done for less.
AS for a sidewalk in front of his
place-he simply will not put one
down. If people go walking past his
stores, or standing there waiting for a
car where will the delivery wagons
stand?
He says all Of this in a letter read
at the supervisors meeting last night.
Half of Kalakaua avenue, in front of
his property, is q feet wide. Street
car switches occupy 16 feet of that
That leaves feet chargeable to the
property, he contends. You intend to
charge me $3.50 a front foot or $515,"
he says. Il can get it done for less.
l will do my own paving"
Then he tells the board what he
thinks of its demand that he lay
sidewalk in front of his Kalakaua
avenue property. "1 need that side
walk space for wagons to drive up to
the stores," he says. For this good
reason will not build a sidewalk.
Because the cars pass by every five
minutes and because the track is only
about one foot from the curb side
walk would interfere with the bust.
ness of the people occupying my
stores"
The communication was referred to
the road committee.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-03-29
STORED
|LIQU0R BENEATH
FRIENDLY BRIDGE

. o. Craig, soldier of the I'd Infan-
try; Fort Shafter, was nabbed by LII
cense Inspector William p. Fennell
this morning and booked at the po-
lice station on charge Of selling IL
quor without license. i
Craig was arrested on College walk,
near Vineyard street. It Is alleged
that he peddled liquor to persons pass
ing him, replenishing his bottles from
storehouse beneath the bridge near
by. The license inspector sent an
informer up to Craig this morning,
and as soon as the sale was made
came out from his hiding place be-
hind a hedge and placed the soldier
under arrest Craig maintained his
innocence when arrested, despite the
fact that the license man told him
the dates on the coins Craig had in
his pockets. ,@re7A -
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-03-29
IIDOKINe FOR WORK

Everywhere men complain about
work; even boys and girls in school or
business find work tedious and ink
some, but it isn't the khalfso much
as their own lack of physical strength
that makes it hard. ] .e4 j
: Rich blood, strong lungs and health
full digestion make work pleasurable
IN business, insschool or even house
work, and if those who are easily tired
who are not sick, but weak andner-
vous-would just take SCOTS Emul-
sion for one month and let its pure
concentrated food create richer blood
20 pulsate through every artery and
vein-letit builda structure of healthy
tissue and give you vigorous strength
you would find work easy and would
look for more. Insist on. SCOTS.
Scott & Bovine. bloomfield. M. ISIS
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-03-29

MADE HONORARY
HEAD OF CLUB
Local Japanese Women Per-
feet Organization of Large
Social Society

Mrs. Hachiro Arita, wife OF the act
ing Japanese consul general here. has
been chosen to head the japanese
Women's Social Club, and will be
known as first honorary president.
Announcement of officers was made,
and the final steps of organization
were taken at a meeting of the mem.
bers held at the Japanese consulate,
Nuuanu street, yesterday afternoon.
Other officers elected are Mrs.
K. Yamamoto and Miss NJ Tanaka,
secretaries 10 cooperate with local
American women's associations: Mrs.
|. Takashima and Mrs. T. Akagi, secre-
tarieS to work in conjunction with
Japanese women's circles and Mrs. X.
Isoshima, treasurer.
The meeting was called to order by
Mrs. Iamamoto who, in a brief ad-
dress, told how the club came to be
formed. She complimented Madame
Arita for her untiring work in bring
ing about the final organization.
Leaves Hawaii Soon.
AS Madame Arita is soon to leave
Hawaii, the title Of honorary presi-
dent was bestowed upon her. Among
the other speakers were Acting Con-
sui Arita, A. Awoki, manager of the
local branch of the Yokohama Specie
Bank; DR.. Iga Morf and DR.. T. Kat
sunuma. These men congratulated the
women on their success in forming the
society. d" .....,
Doctor Katsunuma, VINO is an Anne
rican citizen, urged the association Of
Japanese women with American wo.
men, Such an association, he said,
will bring about mutual understand
ing. He added that Japanese women
who speak English should seek every
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-03-29
| : /, FROM YESTERDAYS |
Il LAST EDITION |
ARMY Will USE
GPORTION OF
NAVAL station

Important changes in the location
Of the paymaster's office and the ad
ministration building at, the naval
station are in progress today. The
former structure is being moved from
to the Waikiki end, near the radio
station, and the administration build
ing will be moved to site adjacent
to the relocated office.
The object of these changes is to
allow the Hawaiian department use of
more than two-thirds of the reserya-
tion for the erection of warehouse
or storehouse. 1t is understood tha,
the arrangement between the navy
and war departments, relative to the
army using the major part of the res
ervation, makes possible the cutting
through of Punchbowl street to Allen
street, where it now lends at the
mauka side of the reservation. That
area Eva of the extended street win
be army property; Waikiki. navy.
At present the army is allowed to
use the old naval sheds at the naval
station, for storing hay. grain and
supplies, in addition to making use
of the old immigration station Eva
of the naval station. %,< #...s-1t3,
, AS soon as the necessary money is
available, the army viii do consider
able construction work along the strip
which has been taken over by the
transfer. This work will include the
repair of storehouses now there, the
building of new storehouses, and re.
pair to the DOCK The present terri
torial immigration site, which was
transferred by the governor and har-
Dor board some time ago, is included
in the property. j.. i ..-......
The storehouses will be used only
for general freight shipments brought
in here. Ammunition will not be
stored there, but taken to Fort
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1916-03-29

man has right To represent his
neighbors in matter of this kind if
he stands high enough to be elected
by them. .... IL s-.---.... -. 49,.
1T is merely q proposition of repre-
senting ones precinct club in the ter
ritorial committee An the territorial
committee is asked to do is to pro-
mitigate the party platform, and,
when the time comes, to pass on
names Of persons 1t believes suitable
to hold offices in the territorial gov
ernment."
Rose says there is no law by which
he could forbid participation OF this
sort, even If he desired to do So
Lorrin Andrews, chairman of the
civil service commission, agrees on
this point. He says that unless man
used his office as policeman to for.
ward political motives, he could not
be dealt with by the civil service
body.
I This thing of man representing
his precinct seems to me largely a
private and harmless matter, and out
side of our department as members
of the civil service commission, unless
we find that he is violating the law"
Mr.. Andrews says.