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Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-03

This is the type Of picture that will be en-
joyed by young and old alike. The offering
Thursday Is Damaged Goods" featuring
Richard Bennett. Children under is will not
be admitted unless accompanied by their
parents.
Hipp-Frankyn Farnum, brother Of Bill
and Dustin. will be the feature attraction
a this popular Harvey street show shop to-
day and Monday in his latest Bluebird com.
edy-drama, Bringing Father Home" The
story Is based on two big questions. phohi-
bition and suffrage. Tuesday and Wednesday
Violet Mersereau in THE Great Problem,
which deals with the social outcast. Thurs
day only Ruth Roland In "The DEVILS Fate"
while Friday and Saturday comes little Zoe
Rae IN Butterfly picture. THE Circus Of
Life.'
Magic (south sids)--A splendid bill has
been arranged at this popular South Side
theater by Manager Cutie for the coming
week. Today will see Virginia Pearson and
little Katherine Lee In William Fox pro-
duction. SISTER Against Sister" It IL a
double exposure picture, in which little
Katherine Lee plays dual role In the first
part and then the grown sisters are played
by Miss Pearson, Monday Eddy Polo and
Mary McLaren In the latest Butterfly pro-
duction. Money Madness" Tuesday orrin
Johnston, Wednesday Alice Joyce and Harry
Morey: Thursday. 'The Voice on the Wire:"
Friday Myrtle Gonzalez and Saturday an
Artdrama production.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-03

today, but Monday Greater vitagraph fea-
ture, ''The Alibi," which features James
Morrison. will be shown. II is full Of many
surprising situations. The Hearst-Pathe
News will be offered in connection Baby
Marie Osborne will bo at this theater on
Friday In one Of her sunshiny dramas of
life, Told at Twilight"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-03

Suburban--One Of the strongest bills ever
shown at this theater is promised this week
by Manager Hallgren. Today Alice Brady
In Darkest Russia.'' A keystone comedy
"A Daughter of the Poor" Tuesday Fred
erick Warde. Wednesday June Caprice.
Thursday William Desmond, Friday Gladys
Hulette and Saturday Charlie Chaplin
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-03

few weeks ago In this paper. This Is fact,
according to Manager Goldberg Of the Sun
thsater. He announces that Sturm called
him on the phone the other day. telling him
that he was sending salesp,an down to see
him. so Goldberg, being of hospital ma
ture, grabbed the rung Of a chair that was
handy and went down In front to wait for
him. But the mighty salesman arrived in
his special carriage and was laughingly look
ing UP at him before~he knew It, That smile
aofteped his heart and we think It's 10 to
l shot that hell book him yet.
Did you ever hear frog sing? We didn't.
We've heard 'eru croak, but never sing o.
S. Finch. manager of the Diamond theater,
though, announces that Frog, the Barber
win sing "America-Here's My Boy" at his
theater tonight. Upon close questioning,
though, he admitted that he Is singer OF
note and his name Is Ackley.
Manager Shirley Of the Muse Is Just hav-
ing "Freclsles'' this week. That's funny, we
had 'em a long. hong time ago. We had
warts too.
II Is runlored that local movie house is
soon to announce that 1t has secured the
Goldwiu pictures. which are soon to make
their appearances before the public. From
the present outlook they will be great. Here
are some of the actors and actresses already
engaged: Mae Marsh. Robert Harron, Mary
Garden. Jane Cowi, Maxine Elliott, Madge
Kennedy. And others equally as popular are
soon to be announced
II Charlie Chaplin could have seen his To-
cal representative, Herman the Great. at
tired In the latest rage from Panama. he
suro would have turned green with envy.
We wonder II Ben Cutie, when he named
his picture emporium on the South Side the
Magic, thought he would hear the magic
word that would make him a Benedict? !?
ANYWAY, about a week or SO ago he took
unto himself a wife and he is SO happy that
he don't care II the show runs or not; we
think that's SO. because we can't never find
him. 1t sure was mean of him, though, to
sneak away and not say anything about It,
The base ball team down at the Universal
film service is looking for more worlds to
conquer in the base ball world Not that
we've heard Of them coping any pennants
but they wanta game anyway. Their hopes
are high too. They understand that the
Omaha police force have a team and they'd
like for one of them to beat" 1t to a phone
and call Tyler $50 II they desire mortal
combat. They say they will sure cop" the
high score.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-03
HEARST PATHE NEWS
Synopsis Of Events Covered In Hearst
Pathc News, Released Today.

NEW YORK CTTY-The steam yacht. Surf.
loaned by DIR. John A. Harris to the
United States Navy. is commissioned for
the American Red Cross.
BRAINERD. Minn.-Forest fires rage on the
iron ranges Of northern Minnesota. de-
stroying millions of dollars worth of need
ed timber.
STATEN ISLAND. N. Y.--Cavalry squads Of
the National Guard engage in frequent
maneuvers while waiting for the eountry's
call to battle.
NEW YORK cITY-A multiple nozzle. de-
signed for use in fighting blaze in the
hold Of vessel, is tested by the fire de-
partment
PARIS, FRANCE--An impressive spectacle is
witnessed in the Jardin des Tuileries. as
President Poincare reviews the new re-
cruits.
LONDON, ENGLAND-The Stars and Stripes
are unfurled on st. Paul's as the United
Kingdom pays tribute to its American ally.
HAYWARDS. CAL.---western scientists are
breeding species Of wild game that have
been gradually growing extinct in this
country.
NEW YORK CITY-The Holland No. O..
mother Of undersea boats and the first
submarine owned by the United States,
Is brought here for exhibition.
SAFEGUARDING THE SEA American
mine-sweepers are ready to aid in the
task Of clearing ocean lines to prevent
I, disaster to passing ships.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Section--"Whsn VIII
He Throw OF This BurdenT
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-03
Applied Suffrage and
Prohibition in a Film

Bringing Home Father" is the
title of the Bluebird to be exhibited
at the Hipp theater today and Mon
day, with 'Franklyn Farnum and
Brownie" Vernon, in the principal
roles. Followers of Bluebirds will re-
call with pleasure the appearance Of
Mr.. Farnum and Miss Vernon in "The
Clock, "The Man Who Took
Chance and "a Stranger from
Somewhere three comedy dramas
similar in style and construction, al
though vastly different in plot, to
Bringing Home Father" The new
Bluebird touches on the subject OF
equal suffrage and prohibition as ap-
piled to municipal campaign, but is
no preachment upon either issue, poll
tics serving simpl, as an enlivening
means to comedy end in turuishiuG
clever entertainment
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-03

Alamo--Through an error 1t was an
nounced that the attraction at this theater
last Sunday would be the first Butterfly
picture. ETERNAL Love- featuring Ruth
Clifford and Douglas Gerard. This will be
shown today. Monday little Zoe Rae In
Chubby Takes. o Hand" In which she is
said to be more Irresistible than ever.
drama, "The Trail of Hate" the Universal
Screen Magazine and the funny Gale Henry
in Left In the Soup"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-03
Exposures
by KlLoWATT-

r s IT CONDUCIVE to a good nights rest
to buy peck Of potatoes and at night
put them under the bed for safe keep
Ing? This is the question worrying
Manager Thomas Of the Strand. An auto
mobile was heard by the man in question in
the dead of night stopping on the corner
where his house is placed. Silently and
stealthily he stole his way to the window.
armed with his trusty Bill Hart six.shooter.
Now. let us explain at this point that his
wife Is regular patron Of the gymnasium
and Is such an expert at basket ball that
she has an aim sure and deadly. The quick
breathing of II. NJ. T. awoke his spouse, and,
raising up In the bed. all excitement. she
saw the figure Of a man silhouetted against
the window. SO picking up one Of his
small (?) shoes she put her whole soul into
the throw-and now they are on speaking
terma again.
Fearing that his salesmen would be con-
scripted, Lester Sturn. local manager Of the
Fox Film company. has put into service his
young son, whose arrival was announced a
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-03

Rohlff-George Walsh, 'Ths King of
Smiles" will be the attraction at this the
ateT today In William Fox feature, called
'"The Island OF Desire" Tho Hearst-Pathe
News will also be shown, as we'll as a
Nestor comedy: Monday Myrtle Gonzalez in
Thursday will bs Henry B. Walthall In q
drama full OF quaint humor called Little
shoes." Wednesday and Thursday Robert
Warwick In a superfeature. ''Tbe Argyle
Case detective story of the very high
est type. Friday Madame Petrova In 1.-THE
Black Butterfly a Metro wonderplay writ
ten by herself. and Saturday will be the big
comedy. day.
Boulevard-Enid Bennett will be the at
traction at this theater today and Monday
in the Triangle play. "The Little Brother"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-03

Empress--Earle williams In 'The Soul
Master" vitagraph Blue Ribbon feature,
will be the photoplay offered at this
theater for the first half Of this week, start
Ing today. Thia picture is promised by the
manufacturers to be one Of the greatest of
this favorite actors many success Harry
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-03

Oscar B. Rohlf is new man in the
exhibiting end Of the motion picture
business and is at the present mana
ger of the Rohlff theater at 1850
Leavenworth street, which again
opened its doors last Wednesday to
capacity business. He has, however,
been a devoted fan of the silent
drama and, from the manner i'll which
he is taking hold of the management,
he is bound to be successful. He an
tounces that in addition to the list
Of productions already given out
that he has just signed a contract for
the new Douglas Fairbanks and Mary
Pickford superpictures.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-03

One Way Out.
1t was tho day before their first hop
iper," and the regiment was drawn up In
mass behind the lines to listen to few
words from the colonel. He pointed out to
them at some length the straight and mar
row path wherein their duty lay, and after
giving them the general direction Of the
road to glory, concluded with the lines:
If we gt forward we die.
II we &C backward we die.
Better &C forward. and die.
The awed silence which followed was
broken by the languid voice of Blliim- in
the rear "Yairs." he drawled derisiveiy,
"a bloke's bes' chance Is to be a blinkin'
srabt'--Sydney Bulletin.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1917-01-06

The following IL tho report OF loss.
es by months:
January $N6.oo: February s2,s24-
e3: March $3s3.oo; April $8017; May,
June and July, none; August $s,577.-
26: September none; October ss71. 90;
November $4,000; December 1929.
90. Total, 37.S29p0.
Tho report clearly demonstrates
the efficiency OF the fire department
and tho generalship Of tho head of
that department. While MarMnsburg
was fortunate in having so few fires
during the year, 1t was the general.
ship OF Chief Quinn and his men
which kept many nres from spreading
and running the loss much higher.
An unusually hard f1re to fight was the
one few weeks ago in the NJ. L.
Dorm building ON South Queen street
which originated in tho cellar, but the
nFeneR uero on the alert and know.
Ing how to fight Ares, had little diff
hculty IN Keeping 1t from spreading
whieh had II done so. would have
practically wiped out g. large portion
or the downtown business section.
Last year, following the issuance
OF the report OF the fire chief, Mar
shal Horan, the state chief, stated
that the fire loss in Martinsburg was
the smallest in any city in the state
and congratulated Chief Quinn upon
his success This year It is also ex
pected TO be smallest in the state.
There IS but ono reason whv tho
IRE department here is not more ef
hcient and that is the essential need
OF truck for North Martinsburg. A
few weeks ago the department was
called to East Liberty street and was
ss* - ~wi< Ansstss ii tn. .. & o
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1917-01-06
FTY-F0UR PERSONS
LYNCHED IN 1916
FIFTY Negroes and Four Whites, Tus>
kegec Institute Re-
ports.

TUSkEGh.E. Ala, Jan. z. Nifty.
four persons were lynched in the
United States during 1916, according
to records OF T'uskegee Institute hero
just made public. FIFTY OF tho VIC
tins were negroes and four white per-
sons. are included in the record arc
three negro women. Sixty-sevon per
sons were lynche1 in 1915, Of whom
were white men.
In statement presenting tha 70
port Robert r. Moten, president OF
the institute. said
'Fourteen. or more than one-fourth
or the total, lynchings occurred In tho
state or Georgia. or those put 10
death, AZ, or IT por cent Of the total
were charged with offenses other than
assault. The charges for which
whites were lynched we're: Murder.
3: suspected OF cutting a woman. I
(This was a Mexican)
The charges for which negroes
were put to death were: Attempted
assault 8; killing officers OF tho law,
10; murder. 7; hog stealing and as
sisting another person TO escape, 8;
wounding officer Of the law, 4; assault.
3, and insult, 2.
For each OF the following -offensea
persons were put to death: Slappinr
boy, robbing store, brushing against
girl on street, assisting his son, ac-
cused OF assault to escape, entering
a house for robbery or some other
purpose; defending her son, who. in
defense OF his mother killed q man;
fatally wounding a man with whom
he had quarreled, speaking against
mob in act OF putting a man to death,
attacking man and wife with club.
"Lynchings occurred in tho follow
Ing states: Alabama, l. Arkansas, 4:
Florida, 3; Georgia, IA: Kansas, l;
Kentucky, 2: Louisiana, Mississippi,
!; Missouri, I; North Carolina, 2:
Oklahoma, 4; South Carolina, 2: Ton
nesse, 3, and Texas. Q.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1917-01-06
DEALERS AFTER
BIGGER CROPS
Lynchbure Non Urss Farmers 10 In.
crease Their Acreage This
Year.

In view Of the unparalleled demand
for tobacco and the prospect for d.
minished stock in tho hands OF the
manufacturers after the 1915 crop is
sold, the Lynchburg dealers arc ad-
v1s1ng farmers IN central Virginia to
increase their acreage this year.
The demand for primings last sum.
mer and autumn broke all records and
the warehousemen forecast contin-
uance Of this next summer, and with
that in mind the planters are advis
ed to save all primings. To market
them, tho market Will be opened earl
Ter than usual
The sales there will be resumed
Tuesday. Up to this time the 1916
crop Is about 80 per cent sold. and
the market Is expected to open at
high prices and with the buyers eag
sF for the remainder OF the crop
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1917-01-06
TAX COMMISSIONER
MUST RESIGN EARLY
Mr.. Blue Must Quit Several Days Be.
fore His Term Ex-
OircB.

II the appointment OF state COM
missioner, e1-of1icio commissioner OF
prohibition is TO be confirmed by the
senate at the 1917 session of the
legislature, Fred o. Blue, tho fncum-
bent, will have to resign several days
before the expiration OF his torn.
1t has not been decided whether he
will do so.
The law regulating the office makes
it impossible for the holder OF tho
Office to succeed himself. Mr.. Blues
term expires February %, 1917. Tho
legislature will be in session 45 days
beginning January 10.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1917-01-06
COUNTY COURT
FINISHES TERM
Several Appointments We're Made
and a Number Of Psrsons Quail
iied Saturday Afternoon.


and a Number Of Psrsons Quail
ifed Saturday Afternoon.
Saturday evening the county coart
finished It's work for 1915 and ad-
journed sine die. The December term
was very busy one, and 1t required
hard work to finish all business.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney p.
L. Luttrell, who was reappointed by
Mr.. Noll appeared and qualified.
N. II. Kilmer was reappointed stew
art at the aims house. his term ba-
ginning April l.
George E. Showers, who has served
two years as road engineer, was re.
appointed and qualified, giving bond
In the penalty OF $4,000.
Attorney Howard II. Emmert was
appointed to vote the county's stock
in the Martinsburg and Winchester
Turnpike Company. c. W. Thatcher
was named to do likewise when tho
stockholders OF the Martinsburg and
Potomac and Dry Run Turnpike com
panies meet. The meetings will be
held this month.
c. S. Sencindiver was reappointed
)anitor at the courthouse
Mrs. Lucy A Harris qualified as ad-
m1nistratrix OF tho estate of A. Du-
vail Harris, her husband, who recently
died from injuries sustained ON the
railroad
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1917-01-06
CHARLOTTESVILLE
CANNERY BURNED
Eariier Biaxe In Charlottesville Dc.
streys TWO Resldences-Fire-
mon Kept On Jump.


mon Kept On Jump.
Two fires in Is hours kept the Char
lottesville fremen on the Jump Sun.
day. An early morning blaze wiped
out two residences belonging to James
Nimno. in the southern end of the
city, while the second fre destroyed
the canning plant and office Of the
Albermarle Products Corporation, on
Rose Hill. The company is capitalia-
ed at 100000 the majority Of the
stockholders being local men. Only
the vinegar storage warein ouse was
saved. The loss Is put al $4,000
The burned factory, ono Of the most
complete in that section had been
IN operation for nearly two years. The
output last season was 10000 cans Of
apples. 100000 cans OF apple butter
100, 900 gallons OF vinegar in addition
to large quantities Of tomatoes, corn
peaches, plums, cherries, berries and
other fruit. Vinegar plants are op.
Grated also at Covesville and Crozet
B. L. Warner, OF ST. Louis, the com
pany's expert chemist, had recently
developed special soft drink" made
from apple cider and free from fer
mentation. which was being put on
the market. 1t was intended to op-
crate tho plant in making this drink
during the idle months between sea-
sons.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1917-01-06
TWO RoOrLEcGERs
ARRESTED SATURDAY

William Mcmahon and Travers AL,
len, both residents Of Jefferson coun-
~. wore arrested Saturday in Charles
Town by United States Deputy Mar.
shal Athey and brought here and lodg.
Cd IN the countv i.n Th's fetorroon
they were given q hecr'ng before
VU!tcN states Tp'nm;asiorer ". A.
no1ns, but at The Worlds presg time
% announcement had been msd~
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1917-01-06
$7,629.36 FIRE
Loss IN THE CITY
DURING PAST YEAR
FIRE CHIEF QUINN FURNISHES
THE WORLD WITH ANNUAL
REPORT.
DEPARTMENT ANSWERED 81
CALLS AND ~ WERE DUE
TO ChlMNEYS.
NEED OF TRUCK FOR NO. S IS
URGED BY THE LOCAL
FIRE CHIEF.

The f1re loss In Martinsburg dur,
ing the past twelve months amounted
to only $7,629.36, according to a re.
port furnished The World today bv
Fire Chief Martin Quinn. following
his annual custom. In previous years.
however, the report was made to the
city council at the end Of each wear,
but now the fire chief makes his re.
port to that body at the close OF each
fiscal year. or the end Of June.
During the past year the local fire
department has answered 81 alarms,
u OF which we're caused by defective
chimneys. In speaking OF such fires
Chief Quinn stated that i. would be
to the peoples advantage to keep their
chtmneys clean. as fires atarting that
way always result in some loss and
might also cause a much larger blaze.
The 81 alarms. according to months,
were answered as follows: January,
I; FEBRUARY, Z: March. T. April, s;
June, I; July. 0; August, 6; Septem.
Der, /: October. 3; November, 2: De-
cember. II. The largest number of
fires always occur in the winter
months. the reason being that there
are many moro stoves in use in that
season OF the year.
Fire Chief Quinn took charge OF
the fire department in 1912 and since
that time the Ere loss has been grad
ually decreasing. The following are
the amounts each year since that
Gmo;
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1917-01-06
Now Justice Wolf,

Justice j. G. Wolf, who waa elected
on the Democratic ticket at tho 70.
cent election, opened his office in the
Everett property this morning. Miss
Nellie Gano, who was stenographer
for Justice s. s. Felker and Justice
J. II. Lloyd, has accepted simi1ar
positios with Justice Wsk,
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1917-01-06
STEPHENS PARTY
TO VISIT KEYSER

NoNS "oHtn ana 1oiu foVlV&I moct-
lng-Party ls Now Engaged In
tho South.
Announcement has been made that
the George r. Stephens eyangelistic
party will hold revival meeting at
Key,er, w. Va, next month. The
churches OF that city have united in
the movement, and plans are being
rapidly perfected for the erection OF
a tabernacle, which vii seat at least
1000 people
TIE Stephens party Is now in the
south, and following the meeting
there will go to Keyser. A number Of
local people have already sgn,1ed
their intention Of visiting Kcyser dur
ing that time.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1917-01-06
WILLARD SENDS
GREETINGS TO THE
$4,000 EMPL0YES

iU,UUU lNl LULU
NEW YEARS MESSAGE SENT TO
EVERY EMPLoYE OF THE
3. & o.
MESSAGE is TELEGRAPHED THIS
MORNING FROM BALTIMORE
TO 1900 POINTS.
TRAIN CREWS RECEIVED THEIR
TELEGRAMs At THE SIGNAL
TOWERS
Daniel Willard, president OF the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad sent out a
few moments after midnight New
Years greetings to the $4,000 en-
ployes OF the railroad. Every man
and woman in the employ Of the great
system will receive today or tomorrow
telegram bearing the greetings
from the head Of the system.
At 1901 o'clock this morning the
telegraphers In the central Office at
Baltimore and Charles street, Balti-
more, began sending the messages to
the 500 stationB nd the various sig
nal towers over the entire system.
Crews OF trains out on the road got
their message OF fc!icitation from the
first signal tower they reached after
midnight When the train orders were
handed the conductor he cot also a
telegram for every man in the train
crew.. In all the shops, yards. sta
ttnns. etc. along the road the en-.
H!ovos to"-d :ha r1eeaoro whom thew
-r,"' = "-'ri. ~ -tH~niTr Others
'T''. -SNl :ar.~. :7;r nttN~r:.,.-, w''
f'"" :,'cn-- -1'''.,a&.. Tor the-.I -horn
~" -Fc "',i"vic, holiday will get
'...r .'-NH'irgs tomorrow.
The telegram wires were al clear.
ed for the message from President
Wil'o~' md nothing was allowed to
intcrrunt. EXCEPT orders for train
movements which were absolutely es-
eential to safety. The message Of
Mr.. Willard was as follows:
TO All Officers and Employees
Members OF the Baltimore and Ohio
Family:
Once more I desire to extend to
my fellow-off1cers and employees in the
baltimore and Ohio service greetings
and best wishes for the new year
Just begun, and at the same time I
want to thank all for their loyal sup
port and cooperation during the year
just closed.
The trying period through which
we are passing has brought to the
railroads and to their employees unus.
ra' and extremely difficult problems.
While subject, like all others, to the
heavy burden OF higher prices and
the increased cost Of living. the rail-
road, unlike nearly all other indus.
trial undertakings Is not able to read
lily readjust its charges and thereby
realize the full benefits that should
accrue from an enlarged business un-
der existing conditions, and this re.
suits In placing upon the railroad en-.
ploye and stockholders az we'll a bur
den which the great majority of 9th.
ers at the present time are not ex-
pected or required to bear
I hope. however, that all In the
service Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Company will join with me In trying
to make our railroad a more efficient
and worthy public servant, and. az
such. fairly entitled to a more liber.
Al consideration
Nay tn" new year bring good
health and happiness to us all.
DANIEL W1L,ARDr
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1917-01-06
CLARkSRUR0 POSTMASTER
TENDERS RESIGNATION

]. Carl Vance. postmaster at Clarks.
hrrr on Saturday rendered his resis.
nation. and rsln1 tho department 70
take lr7 mediate pc-ion. since .aking
"HsrR" o. Tho 1ro, Nc Vance ropor.s
that the receipts have grown from
$4,000 to s12o,OoA