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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-31
TWO B. & 0. MEN ARE
GIVEN PROMOTION
Ralph NJ. Besien and Harry A. Lane
Are Pushed Up BY Di-
rectors.

At a meeting of the board of di-
rectors of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad. held in New York yesterday
Ralph n. Begien, chief engineer, was
appointed general manager of the
eastern lines of the system. with
headquarters at Baltimore, and Har-
ry A. Lane, assistant to chief engi.
neer was made chief engineer They
will enter upon their new duties Ap-
ril 1.
When the Baltimore and Ohio 5ys
tenn was rearranged for operating
purposes last July, the position of
general manager of the eastern
lines was not filled, the duties Of
this Office being handled by Vice
President J. NJ. Davis, and with the
elevation Of Mr.. Begien to general
manager Of the eastern lines, the
operating organization of the com
pany will be complete.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-31
BODYBUILDING EQUIPMENT.

Now is the time when road conf
missions and contractors are giving
particular attention to overhauling
and purchasing equipment for the
work of the current year. The tax
payer rarely appreciates what an i'm
portant influence the use of the most
suitable equipment for given road
now has upon its cost and he sees
very little of the equipment, in fact.
But with wages for labor mounting
steadily to unprecedented heights and
workmen hard to obtain even at these
wages, equipment is receiving more
attention than ever before and the
investment in it by the average com
mission and contractor is being made
more extensively than in previous
years. The reason for this is, primar-
lily, that road work is strung out along
such long line, instead Of being con-
centrated as in shop or in building
operations, that the supervision need
ed to secure efficiency with poor la
Dor is almost impracticable.
If the machine will take the place
OF 4 gang of men for unloading cars
it can be placed in charge of COM
petent man with confidence that the
unloading will be done properly, even
without continuous supervision. If
mechanical traction IS substituted for
mules and horses in places where it
is suitable. the odometer records,
time cards and delivery records tell
the superintendent at once whether
the hauling is proceeding as it should,
and he has none of the worries which
beset the man responsible for the con-
dition of large number &C animals
and wagons, not to mention the team
sters.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-31
Governor CorY1tUeN Urges
Loyalty of Organizations

Governor John J. Cornwell has sent out strong APP
peal to all civic and military organizations, chambers q
commerce rotary clubs boards of trade and other clV
societies and the citizens at large to meet on next Mo
dav and pass resolutions endorsing the President ana
government in this international crisis In making his
appeal the Governor says he wants the President to know
that West Virginia is standing soidy behind him, ana
in the event of will be ready to help preserve the
dignity and honor of the United States.
In his statement to the press Governor Cornwdl
says:
ITO the people of West Virginia: On Monday next,
April 2 1917, Congress win to receive mes
SAGE from the President of the United States. The
last Congress- through the action of few senator's
withheld from the President the power he sought and
which should have been given to protect the lives OF
our citizens their property their rights and above all
the nations honor The Congress will certainly act,
for public sentiment has already made itself felt but
in order that sentiment of the people of this State may
be made known and that the President and those who
surround and aid him may understand that West Nir-
ginians are behind them in this greatest moment OF
countrys history, urge all patriotic organizations
G. A. r. posts, all camps Of Confederate veterans all
commercial organizations boards of trade, chambers OF
commerce. rotary clubs and other civic societies to hold
special meetings Monday the second day OF April
to pass resolutions pledgng their support to the Pres
dent and general government in this crisis.
"et The spirit of indifference and disinterestedness
that prevails in remote sections give way to loyal
virile Amercanism Wire the resolutions to your con-
gresham and to the President and spread the spirit OF
nati0nasm abroad. The days ahead may be trying
ores there must be unity Of action Of sentiment and
unity OF purpose"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-31

days. No house is too splendid, no
home too humble for its habitation.
The springtime of patriotism is com
ing again, and there is a rebirth in
millions of hearts of the OLD rever-
ence, the old enthusiasm, the old de
votion for the national emblem. We
feel again what it stands for; it is a
living thing once more; it thrills US
it makes our blood dow faster, our
hearts beat more proudly to look at it
as it waves triumphantly on every
hand in new morning Of the repub-
lie, after a long night Of darkness
and doubt; we renew our feaIty to it,
cur allegiace to the principles it rep
rosents, our belief in the RIGHT and
the right of the great nation which it
leads to even more splendid achieve
Eents than in its earlier years.
Our flag is still there; revitaliz-
ed and revitalizing. it floata once
more over the nation, an outward and
visible sign of a new national spirit
uality. While we remain true to it
no power on earth can prevail against
e: no hand but the hand OF the Al
mighty can haul It Gown.-Paltimorc
Sun.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-31

An investigation is being made by
Federal authorities. The bridge
connects Point Pleasant with CALI
polls, Ohio.
City Hospital.
Master Granville Kunkle of
Brunswick, underwent a minor op.
GRAFTON today.
Mrs. c. o. Payne has been admit
ted for treatment
Stella Page, colored, has been dis
missed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-31

per cent and treasury bills at 5 IL,
were issued up to the very day of
the issue of the loan. 1t was owing
to this high level OF money that
many financial men most competent
to Judge warned me that the loan
would not succeed at less than 6 per
cent
1T seemed TO me, as chancellor OF
the eXchequer, that to stereotype
British credit at high figure like
six per cent would be a serious mis-
fortune. 1t would be better even to
risk a comparative failure of the
loan. AS a matter of fact, however,
/ did not really anticipate failure
in any degree. l was banking on
the people of the country.
and in my blief the success OF
the loan should not be measured n
the amount raised, but in the mum
Der of persons who participated in
it. Eight million people have a part
in this loan"
Addressing five big meetings in
various parts of the country, he said
he was astonished at the enthusiasm
shown.
Il never had seen anything like
it. not at the most enthusiastic par
ty meetings" he declared. This
spirit of the people had the greatest
effect on people of means. The spon-
taniety with which the people gave
their little had made it impossible
For the wealthy to withhold the need
ed big contributions, even if they
had been SO minded.
"a search through London news.
paper morgues had revealed that hi
biographers unanimously agreed that
Law had never coined an epigram
Yet he was the author of the appeal:
Are you going to give your sons
and not your money!" "Wbat Mr.
Wilson is longing for we are fighting
for"
1T is impossible for German ma
ture to understand human nature"
All in this loan campaign.
How about it?' he was asked,
We'll. perhaps the war has chang
ed me. l sometimes think it has
changed all England"
Despite the naturally high impoT
lance which he attaches to the fl
nancial side of the war, the chancel
lor is not convinced that it is neces-
sarily the controlling factor.
"The Allies, it goes without saying,
have greater financial resources than
the Central Powers" he observed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-31
Copyright 1917, by the United
Press; Copyright at the Depart,
ment of Agriculture, Ottawa,
Canada
BY LOWELL MELLTTT.


Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
LONDON, March ga oBnar
Law, chancellor of the exchequer,
has given the United Press the re-
ceipt for raising five billion dollars
Under certain given circumstances.
Only one ingredient is necessary. he
said,in effect and that is patriotism
but it is well to have it stirred by
by German frightfulness.
The synchronization of German
frightfulness" he said made the sue
cess of the victory war loan GER
tain"
Just as Zeppelin attacks on Lon
don started the first great rush to
the colors the German promise of
undersea frightfulness accentuated
the greatest rush to the pocketbook
any country ever saw. So in giving
the people of Great Britain most of
the credit for their great financial
effort the chancellor insists that
some credit be allotted to the pro.
INDICATORS of the frightfulness cam
paign
Asked why he had confidently IN
dertaken to raise the desired money
with a promise of little more than
five per cent interest when Londons
greatest fnanciers had declared it
would be necessary to pay six per
cent he said
The bankers as was natural,
looked at it as a financial problem.
l didn't l looked at it as a fight
ing problem, a war problem l CON
sidered what the people would do as
q matter of patriotism, not as mat
ter of finances. Once they were
made to see the fighting possibilities
Of the money we asked, l was sure
they would not look twice at the
question Of interest. Events proved
that to be the case
He could have added that the diff
ference in interest saved the Empire
more than s5O,OOO,OOo a year
There were good reasons for not
allowing the interest rate to exceed
five per cent" he said. Through
the necessity for keeping UP our ex-
changes. the value of all money on
the London market has long been
higher than it otherwise would have
been. ExcheQuer bonds bearing six
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-31

But as long as a country has re-
sources it can fight Germany's re-
sources financial and otherwise are
practically confined within her own
borders. But there is evidence that
Germany has lost or is likely soon
to lose her credit with her own peo-
pie. Her other resources may give
way sooner than expected. Austria
is less able to support herself alone,
but even Austria is a nation of great
productivity. Turkey and Bulgaria,
of course, are being supported by the
other two.
III it becomes solely question Of
staying power-fnancial and indus
trial staying power-the allies vic.
tory is certain. We have the re-
sources"
Has the effect of Americas pos
sible entry been considered" he was
asked.
Americas resources are greater
than those CT any of the allies. but
it is outside the province of mum
Der of the English government to
discuss Americas possible action.
We have steadily refrained from do
ing so. But if it becomes a question
Of staying power. it is obvious Amer
lean resources could make all the
difference in the world"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-31
Lead US in holy ire
THE FLAG is STILL THERE.


We are being reintroduced these
days to our national emblem. Before
the outburst of the European war we
we're beginning TO regard it as sort
of pretty decoration to be displayed
perfunctorily on public buildings on
the Fourth of July, to be unfurled on
set occasions as a concession to Gus
tom, as the correct kind of accompani-
ment to a certain line of historical
"reminiscences. But the sight of it no
longer greatly enthused us. We rare
ly thought of taking off our hats to 1t
as it passed by, we never thought of
rising to our feet when Keys thrill
ing apostrophe to it was played. The
soul stirring fervor of the Civil war
period was followed after a time by
a gross national materialism. We be-
came absorbed in buying and selling
and getting gain. We grew excited
only over questions of money or OF
class advantage. The Stars and
Stripes became almost like painted
flag upon a painted ocean of patriot
ism. 1t seemed no longer alive or
life inspiring. but a dead symbol OF
dead things. We even grew so cold
ly critical that we laughed at the
flamboyant orator who grew sopho
morically eloquent in his tributes to
it, and we began condescendingly to
treat national enthusiasm as a sign Of
provincialism and immaturity.
That the flag should have lost It's
vital meaning and inspiration to many
millions of so-called Americans il
these circumstances is not surprising
We had eaten of the lotus fruit of
false philosophy of national existenc'
and national obligations and had for
gotten the things which make for ma
tional strength and peace. The opium
dream OF pacifism, the selfish sluggish
ness of physical ease and luxury go
fast hold upon US: we did not know
ourselves how deadly was this dot
BILE spell of delusion and sordidnes
until we attempted to awake the M
tional sleeper and make him see tn
world around him as it is. How slo'
and difficult that awakening process
has been We all know; how profoun'
" it has affected the American min
and soul we realize when We look !!
TO the dreamy faces Of those who. liz
DR.. David Starr Jordan, OF Stapfoi
University, are stilling talking
their sleep and refuse to see rea
ties.
But, Heaven be praised. the va
majority OF Americans have Deen
last awakened The flag has on
more become vital and g.orio
thing to them. On every street
greets you as you walk abroad the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-31
CHANCELLORA. BONAR LAW GIVES
RECEIPT FOR RAISING FIVE Bill
LION DOLLARS UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES

LOOKED UPON 1T AS A Fl CITING PROPOSITION, AND
CONSIDERS 1T A MATTER OF PATRIOTISM AND NOT
A MATTER OF FINANCE-IF THE PEOPLE WE'RE
MADE TO SEE THE FIGH TING POSSIBILITIES OF THE
MONEY, THEY WOULD NOT LOOK TWICE AT THE
QUESTION OF INTEREST
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-31
The Citizens National BanE
ORGANIZED fee2
gNptT'AL, 500, 900

Stock Holders liability $500, 90 @
surpIas and Undivided Profits, $4,000
HOTEL BERKELEY BUILDING
DIRECTORS. w. McSherry, FL,
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-31

/ thank God am a citizen of a Re
public that has been patient.-Rabbi
S. S. Wise
We have read no finer, cleaner
thought upon the war than that OF
this peace-lover who sees that the
conflict, if it comes, will have been
forced upon US; who prays God to for
give the Car and wishes it were pos
sible for us to fight side by side with
the German people for the overthrow
of Hohenzollernism." That is Ameri
canism-New York World.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-31
TIE FIRST GUN.

SATURDAY, MARCH 81. 1917.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-31

The explicitness with which the
German press explains just how Hin
denburg's retreat is to be made the
basis of colossal victory and the af-
liability with which the German CEN
sors permit the generals plans to be
widely published convince us that
these are precisely the things which
will not happen.-New York Sun.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-31
DYNAMITE BOX IS
FOUND At BRIDGE:
Discovery Causes Federal Authorities
at Charleston to Take Quick
Action.

The finding of box such as is
used in discharging dynamite and
other high explosives, under the
West Virginia end OF the Ohio river
bridge at Point Pleasant was yester-
day reported to the United States
district attorneys office at Charles
ton
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-31

Mrs. Cora Whittier and daughter,
Miss Margaret Eta, who spent the
past month in the city with relatives.
returned today to their home in Fred
erick, Nd.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-31

Dyspepsia is Americas curse. To
restore digestion, normal weight,
good health and purify the blood,
use Burdock Blood Bitters. Sold at
all drug stores. Price, $1.00.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-03-31

Speak. silent, patient gun!
And let thy mighty voice
Proclaim the deed is done
Made is the nobler choice;
To every waiting people run
And bid the world rejoice.
Tell them our heaving heart
Has found its shifting hand,
That Graves to be part
OF the divine command.
Speak. prove US, more than ease or
mart,
And vindicate the land.
Thine shall the glory be
To msrk the sacred hour
That testifies the free
Will neither cringe nor cover.
God gave they voice divinity,
That Right be armed with Power.
Thou are not iifeless steel
With but a number given,
But messenger of veal
Hot with the wrath of Heaven.
Go earn the right to Honor's seal.
To have for Honor striven.
Lead US in holy ire
The path our fathers trod;
The music of thy fire
Shall thrill them through the sod,
The smoke of all they righteous choir
Is incense unto God.
And when long Peace is found
And thou hast earned thy rest,
And in thy cave of sound
The sparrows builds her nest,
By Liberty shalt thou be crowned
OF all thy comrades best.
New York Times.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-27
DERWENT HALL CANE
 FEATURED AT EAGLE
Prominent English Actor Ap- pears In Excellent Feature Crime and Punishment"

Derwent Hall Caine, who stars in the motion picture version of Dos toievsky's Crime and Punishemnt" to be shown at the Eagle theatre Friday, is the son of Hall Caine, the famous English author.
 While his father is a celebrity, hay ing written a number of the most widely read books in the English Ian guage and being at the present time before the public eye through publi- cation of his war articles, young Caine does not bask in his fathers fame. He is known as one of the best dramatic actors England has produced, despite his youth and his name is interns- tionally known through his work in just such dramatic roles as the one afforded him in Crime and Punish Lent"
 In this picture he is Rodion, the Eero, whose radical beliefs expel him
 rom the university and later from Russia He attempts to right the wrongs done to others and in the end realizes that the only way to know everlasting peace is to confess to the
 finc he has committed in accordance with his creed-that one useless life S ruld not mean the unhappiness of -lausands.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-27
CHARLES RAY STAR
 AT CENTRAL THEATRE
Triangle Actor Is Featured In interesting Photoplay "The Honorable Algy."

A new drama of thrilling interest, in which Charles Ray is starred. together with Margery Wilson and Margaret Thompson, will be seen 8 the Cen tral theatre, today. It is caned "The Honorable Algy" The youngest ana most versatile of the Triangle-lnce stars is said Q have secured a vehicle that will hold immensely to his repu- tation. The story recounts the adven- lures of a titled Englishman. youngest member of the Monteith family, who IS sent to America to contract rich marriage and save the Monteith for tunes from bankruptcy. Implicated un- willingly in a sensational jewel rob bery, Algy finds life in the United States very exciting for a time. Every tody heaves a sigh of relief when he wins out finally.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-27
CHAPLIN AND MURRAY FORM BIG DOUBLE
 BILL AT 0RPHEUM
Charles Chaplin in The Cure Is Great. Mae Murray Is Starred In "The Flow Girl"
 On The Same Big Offering.

Theodore Roberts. the celebrated actor. and Lasky star. will be seen al the Orpheum on Friday only in sup port of Mae Murray in the Jesse l.. Lasky production of The Plow Girl" a compelling drama of the South Afri- can veldt and English drawing-rooms, adapted from the famous story of Ed ward Morris and prepared for the Paramount program by Charles Saryer.
 Although he made such a great repu- tation for himself as the drunken father in support pf Miss Mae Murray in Tine Dream Girl" Mr. Roberts has surpassed himself as the besodden, cruel, Boer farmer in The Plow Girl" His makeup in this production is con sidered a masterpiece. even for him. and were it not for his wonderful ar tsitic performance, it is doubtful if anyone in the audience would recog- nize this creature to be Theodore the Great
 In addition to the foregoing feature the Chaplin offering, The Cure" will again be on the bill today at the Or pheum. This picture is unique of its kind and shows the inimitable little commedian at his very best The Cure" is shown first in Bisbee of any town in the state of Arizona.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-27
Judge sks NeW
 Trial for Moone1
By Review Leased Wire)

SAN FRANCISCO. April 26.--Judge Franklin A. Griffin, who presided at the trial of Thomas J. Mooney. con victed in superior court of murder charge in connection with a bomb ex- plosion here July last costing ten lives. wrote a letter today to U. s. Webb attorney general of California, re- questing that Webb confess error in the case and ask the state supreme court to grant Mooney new trial Mooney was sentenced to death. Po- lice court hearings of charges against Frank C. Oxman. a cattle dealer of Oregon. principal witness against Mooney. made by F. E. Rigall Of Gray vile. Illinois. have been in progress several days, Rigall charging that OK man had written him asking him to come to San Francisco and testify against Mooney. OXman is accused of attempting subOTdination of purjury. Judge Griffin took this action in view of the doubt he says had been cast upon the reliability of OXman's testi- mony
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-27

Admiral de Chair sketched vividly the long night vigils of the patrol yes sels. the terrible wintetr storms that sometimes send vessels to the bottom without leaving a trace, the menace of floating mines. and the everpresent tension and alarm. One striking sto- " was told of a trawler with but four men aboard. which on sighting a peri scope nearby made full speed toward il. The trawler struck the submar- inc squarely amidships. slipped mp her back and came tO rest there. The skipper shouted for shovel and smashed in all the delicate apparatus by which the U-boat sees its way The trawler then backed off, the submar- inc rose to the surface. the hatches opened and the crew of 2 came on deck and surrendered.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-27
BRITISH ADMIRAL
 DISCUSSES lI-B0ATS
(Continued From Page One)

AtOHllHutu fIbll rage OItl that the Germans have been forced to weaken the personnel of the high sea fleet to maintain their supply Of sea- men. but Of this we are uncertain. It is absolutely true. however. that some of the captured crews are nearly era zy and wholly sick of their job.
 Armed Ship Solution
 'The best defense against submar- ines. we have found, is the armed ship.
 Submarine chasers are very good as they are fast and especially unpop- ular with the undersea boats.
 'It is extremely difficult to know if you have actually sunk a submarine, as sometimes they merely sink to the bottom. Presence of oil on the sur face is a good indication though not absolutely conclusive. It may be used for deception. One of the great difficulties we have had to deal with has been whales. we have absorbed an enormous amount of proiectiles fired in the belief that they were U-boats.
 Wont Tackle HeligoIand
 The entrance of the American fleet into the war hardly makes it more probable that the allies will send their big fleets in after the Germans It is not good strategy to send war ships against land Notifications. Nev- ertheless we continue. as during near ly three years, to hope that the Ger mans will come"