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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-30

Tuesday evening six or seven were
out and made things look like old
times in the garden. Every scout
should give a portion of his spare
time to the work and then it will
not be a hardship on the sew who
are compelled to, stick. The plans.
for cabin, rustic fence and flow r
gardens have not materialized, be-
cause of too much other work, yet
the idea. has not been given up and
perhaps in the next few weeks we
can give same more attention.
The Scouts are indebted tc numer-
Gus, friends for plants and seeds. The
first plants which were bought and
planted were nearly all destroyed by
cut worms and as funds are very
scarce we could not have replanted
had it not been for these donations.
And too, we want to say that the
plants and seeds donated grew better
than those purchased. Our thanks
are due Mrs. c. II. Heedy, Miss
Lula Small, Miss Julia Staubly and
Messrs. George Siler, Harlan
Thatcher, ]. William Stewart and
f. A. Minor for recent donations.
Only 10 scouts were out at the
flag raising Sunday, which was very
disappointing to those in charge of
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-06-30

year in the way of convenience
SAM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
Legal NOice

The undersigned Lines will on
April 3rd, 1917, at 1000 a. M, apply
to the State Corporation Commits
sion at Richmond. Va, for authority
to make effective on and after May
1st, 1917, the per capita party fares
on basis of Two and one-quarter
e 1-4) cents per mile for local and
interline transportation of ten (l0)
or more persons travelling together
on one party ticket between pants
within the State of Virginia. as set
forth in communication filed with
the State Corporation Commission, at
Richmond, Va, on February 10Th,
1917.
Atlantic Coast Line R. R.
Carolina, Clinchfield & Ohio Ry.
The Chesapeake e Ohio Ry.
Danville & Western Ry.
Louisville & Nashville Ry.
New York, Philadelphia & Norfolk
r. r.
Norfolk & Western Ry.
Norfolk Southern r. r.
Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac
r. R.
Washington Southern Ry.
Seaboard Air Line Ry.
Southern Railway Company.
The Virginian Railway Co.
March 19-23-26-29.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
forum those who voiced Opposite

forum those who voiced eoppositior
+, to the spirit of the occasion.
Given under the auspices of thu
patriotic and civic organizationss ant
college clubs of New York, Madison
Square Garden was +hronged to the
doors for, the occasion. AT least TO-,
900 more: people were turned away
by the police, Who established a line
about the Garden and refused to per-
nit any to venture within q block Of
the meeting places unless provided
with tickets of admission.
Former Senator Elihu Root pre-
sided, and speeches were made by
him as well as by President John
Grier Hibben, of Princeton, former
Secretary Of the Treasury Charles s..
Fairchild; George Wharton Pepper,
provost Of the University Of Penn
sylvania; Professor Frankiln ?. Gid
dings, and Mayor Mitchell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23

THE CHAUTAUOUA. OF THE
SOUTH and SOUTHERN CONFER
ENCE FOR EDUCATION AND IN
DUSTRY, MACON. GA, MARCH
1S-April I, 1917.
Account the above occasion South
ern Railway will have on sale at
Washington, D. c., and principal
stations in Virginia reduced round
trip fare excursion tickets to Macon,
Ga, March 18th to April 9TH, 1917,
bearing final return limit of April
10th, 1917. Consult Agents for de-
tails or write R. H, DeButts, D..
P. A., Southern Railway, Washing
ton, D. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
ELECTROMAGNETIC
Many Thousands, Packed in Madison
Square Garden, New York, Call on
Congress for Action.

New York, March 23.-1n mighty
fever of patriotic enthusiasm, a
great throng in Madison Square
Garden last night called upon=sGon-
grcss to proclaim a state. Of war be-
tween Germany and the United
States.
The theater of many remarkable
demonstrations, the Garden probably
has never witnessed one more enthu-
siastic, more colorful, or more po-
tent in historical signifcar e. Dur
IL. the evening the .lags u :sc Jni-
ted States, France and England were
frantica!ly waved aloft in a new in
terMational trinity. The strains of the
"Marseillaise" mingled with those of
"The Star-Spangled Banner. Hysteri
cal cheers greeted every reference to
the entente allies. Americas en-
trance upon the world war was hailed
as an accomplished fact.
There were demands that the Stars
and Stripes be carried forward to
"the Won Iindenburg line"
Peace had her advocates there,
too, rs well as those OF war. During
the progress of the meeting there
were frequent Interruptions of the
speakers by demands for peace and
the submission of the question of war
10 4 referendum. But the voices Of
the paciiists were drowned in the
cheers Of the vast majority, and the
police quickly removed from the audi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
CASE OF BANKRUPTCY
Lawyers of Washington Visit Balti-
more Yesterday to Participate in
Proceedings.

| Several Washington lawyers went
to Baltimore yesterday to argue IN
the bankruptcy proceedings against
IF. Mel'tcns' Sons, before Judge Rose,
in the United States district court
for Maryland. Hayden Johnson, Chas.
r. Carusi and Wilton J. Lambert,
appeared as attorneys for the origin
81 petitioners, who were the Munsey
Trust Company and other Washing
ton interests.
Bartlett, Poe and Clagctt, Of Balti-
more, represented certain land tract
owners in seconding the proceedings
originated by the Washington clainn-
ants. Douglass. Warren e. Sholcs
represent F. Mertens' Sons.
The firm alleges assets of SG,0OO,-
900, with liabilities of only $4,000
600. It is claimed by the petitioners
that the transfer of all the assets Of
r. Mertens' Sons was an arrange
ment for the benefit Of CREDITORS, and
a conveyance to hinder, delay and
defraud creditors.
The defense of the defendants III
court yesterday was that they are
farmers and therefore exempt from
the operations of the bankruptcy act.
1t is expected that the trial will
last several weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, that in con-
formity with the provision of an Act
of the General Assembly of Virginia,
approved March 10. 1916 (Acts 1916,
Chapter lac, pages 2l9-223- 224). the
undersigned will on the Ninth day
of April 1917, apply to the Corpora
ton Court of the City of Alexandria,
for license to purchase, store, and
sell wine for sacramentaI purposes,
pure whiskey and pure brandy and
pure fruit, ethyl and grain alcohol.
for. medicinal, scientific, mechanical.
and pharmaceutical purposes; and to
purchase and use ardent spirits and
alcohol for the manufacture of flaw
o-irg extracts, toilet, medicinal and
;ntisceptic preparations or. solutions,
and patent and proprietary medicines.
as provided in the said. Act of the
Assembly II
LEADBEATER DRUG CORPORA
TON. E.. S. Leadbeater, Presi-
dent. eS-3w
March 20. 1917.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
Notice 10 Tax Payers.

Having received blank forms for
listing personal property ,lncomes,and
capitation taxes for the year 1917,
| am now engaged in making the as
scssment and as this duty compels me
to be out of the Office during business
hours to expedite the work, the Com
missioners Office, Room 7, City Hail
will be open in the evening from
seven to nine o'clock, Cameron Street
entrance.
CHARLES II. CALLAHAN,
Commissioner of Revenue.
AS stated above the Commissioner
of Revenue Of this city is engaged
in making the annual assessment, and
as his time is limited by law we earl
estly request that the tax payers will
promptly list their property and re-
turn said list to the Commissioner
duly sworn to before some one auth
orized to administer oaths, not late:
than the first day of April. Those who
desire The Commissioner to assist
them in the preparation Of their re-
turns will find him in his Office every
evening from seven to nine O'Clock,
but unless weather conditions prevent
he will be out making his rounds dur
ing the day, in view of which the OPP
portunity to file reports in the even
ing should be promptly accepted.
ROBINSON MONCURE,
E. z. LAWLER,
CLINTON S. CHALLENGER,
G2-1Ot. Local Board Of Review:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company.

Every day in the year for Fortress
Monroe, Norfolk, Newport News and
points south, via superb, powerful
steel palace steamers.
Through connections made at Nor
folk with steamers of the Old Domin-
ion Steamship Company for New
York and Merchants and Miner,
Ste .nships for Bosto:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23

g Word that a European szpeutrai
might offer mediation to prevent
open war between the United States
and Germany has come to the adj
mipistration without causing Sur
prise or in any way affecting the
governments plan for meeting the
situation forced by submarine ruth
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
Notice

Notice
TAKE NOTICE-That the under
signed will, on the 9th day of April,
1917, or as soon thereafter as his
application may be heard, make ap.
plication to the Corporation Court
of the City of Alexandria, Virginia.
for license to order, purchase or re-
ceive pure gran ethyl or pure fruit
alcohol for; the use of the laboratory
Of, the Southern Railway Company
in the City of Alexandria, Virginia,
not to, be used contrary to the pro-
visions of chapter 14G of the acts Of
Assembly of Virginia of 1916.
j. G.. RAMAGE.
Superintendent Of Chemical Labor:l-
tory. March 1T-2A-3i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23

aesyness: Such proposal is re-
.earded here as nothing more than
another scheme .fostered by Germany
with the hope OF confusing the issue
and possibly dividing sentiment in
this country while the destruction of
American lives and shipsssen the high
seas continue. &
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
Notice Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting Of the stock
holders of the Washington Storage
Company, Inc, will he held II The
office of Leo P. Harlow, Attorney,
1l9 south Fairfax street, Alexandria,
Virginia, on Wednesday, April Is,
1917, at II o'clock A. NJ, for the
election of Directors and the trans
action of such other business as may
come before the meeting.
Respectfully, Louis P. Krey,
69-4w. Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-23
Samuel Fl. Lunt, Auctioneer.

. o.
Samuel II. Lunt, Auctioneer.
AUCTION SALE OF UNREDEEM-
ED PLEDGES, ON WEDNESDAY
MORNING, MARCH %, 1917, At
10 O'CLOCK.
I will commence to sell at the es-
Enlistment Of E. Hiedenheimer, sos
King street, Alexandria, Va, all
pledges upon which the interest is
overdue up to this date, consisting OF
Diamond Rings, Earrings and Studs,
al,.o' Gold, Silver and Metal
Watches, all kinds Of Fine Jewclry,
Guns, Revolvers, Silverware, Books,
Umbrellas, ETC., together with a line
of goods generally found in a loan
Office. Ticket holders kindly take
i.otice.
E. Heidenheinner
G9-6t. Broker,
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
WOMAN AIDED IN SHAVING
 HUSBAND GOES TO PEN

MEANWHILE, Ore. April 14.- Mrs. Anna Booth. accused with Will liam Branson of the murder of her husband, William Booth, at Villa nina, Oregon, in October. 1915, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and has been given an indeterminate sen- tence of from one to fifteen years in the penitentiary.
 Mrs. Booth was first tried with Branson. the jury failing to agree. She was later convicted or murder in the second degree at separate trial, but the case, with Branson's. was re- manded for a new trial. Branson was convicted as charged early in the month.
 The prosecution charged that Booth was shot and killed by Branson when he found Branson and Mrs. Booth to- gether.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
ENEMY EASILY
 LAND TROOPS
ON THE COAST OF ALASKA
New York World States Commerce Valued at S1IO,OOO,OOO Annually Could Be Destroyed ny One Small Cruiser-Easily Fortified.

Since war has been declared and preparedness for military assaults on the territory of the United States proper is engaging so much attention it may not be improper to call atten- tion to the modest needs of Alaska and the fact that the ports of this ter ritory are without defense of any kind. A hostile cruiser could land marines without opposition at any town on Alaska coast and burn it and destroy a commerce between Alaska and the states exceeding $110,O00,000 in 1916 and which promises to exceed that figure each year for an indefinite time to come.
 Alaskan ports, almost without ex- ception, could be made impregnable at a minimum cost as military and naval expenditures run ordinarily. This is especially true of Seward and Anchorage, the two water terminals of the governments system of rail- roads, points at which an assault at present would completely paralyze and largely destroy the chief indus tries of Alaska. Moreover, a small force of invaders could not only take the two terminals without opposition but could quickly entrench themselves so that their subsequent dislodgement could be effected only at heavy cost in men and material.
 Seward, the headquarters of rail- road activities, is located on Resur- rection bay, deep sheet of water far beyond gunshot from the open sea and reached by narrow, winding channel between lofty elevations, yer itable Gibraltars. one on either side. A few guns commanding the channel would make the place impregnable to the combined fleets of the world.
 To get within gunshot of Anchor age a warship would first have to pass within easy range of Fire island, point lending itself to easy defense almost as readily as the Resurrection bay entrance.
 With Seward and Anchorage prop erly defended, the government rail- ways and the great Matanuska coal fields would be safe. 4 direct attack on these great properties by landing in bays on either side of the railroad would be impossible because of inter- vening impossible glaciers, while flank attack could be made only after crossing mountain ranges which would make Hannibals descent upon Rome seem easy by comparison.- New York World
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
WILL INSTALL RADIO
 SOON AT ANCHORAGE.

The Alaska Railroad Record, the of ficial publication of the Alaskan En- gineering Commission, states that a temporary twO-kilowatt radio station the purpose of communicating with boats in Cook inlet. It is not the ann bition of the newly installed appara- tus to converse beyond the limits of Cook inlet. but messages have been heard from boats about 1000 miles distant, as we'll as the stations at Dutch harbor and the Pribiloff is lands.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
PROMINENT PORTLAND
 MAN SHOT ON TRAIN

PORTLAND, Ore. April 14.-W E. Williamson, former assistant post master of Portland was found shot thru the head today in the lavatory of a train on the Spokane, Portland X Seattle road. en route from Port land. He died before the train crew could summon assistance. He shooting occurred. He was i'll and had been despondenA
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14

LONDON, April 14.-Advices from the French front state that the Brit ish today launched a triple attack against the German positions, break ing through the German lines along a front of four miles, and crushing the German defense, and putting them to flight. The British have seized Vimy station. Lachaudiere and the enemy positions along Vivgivenchy, Angres and Breorges, north of Bapaume. along the Cambrai road.
 They have also captured the village of Fayet, mile north of St. Quentin, after sharp fighting and two impor- tant positions east of LeVervieur. Thirteen thousand German prisoners have been captured by the British since Monday and six important will lages along a twelve-mile front of the river Scarpe to south of the Loos. and the German forces have been retired along the entire front.
 The British are now astride the German lines southwest of Ares an the town of Lens is doomed to cer- tain occupation by the British.
 The Canadian troops are hurling at tacks against the Germans from the Heights of Vimy into the very city. The Germans had planned the sacking of the city before evacuating, but are now completely occupied in defending it against the repeated attacks and will soon be in full retreat. The British are making attack after at tack and are absorbing every vantage point heretofore held by the Ger mans.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
JUDGE BROWN GOING
 TO THE OUTSIDE

Advices received at the office of the Clerk of the Court this morning state that Judge Brown will leave Cordova on the Mariposa for Seattle, having received a leave of absence from the department of Justice. Mrs. Brown is quite i'll in Seattle. as the result of an automobile accident re- gently, and the Judge is anxious to be with her.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
Warning of Subs

Captain Jensen of the Admiral Farragut. stated last night that he received a wireless message just be- fore he came into the harbor warn ing him to be on the lookout for sub marines. which were reported to be operating in the Pacific. The message did not give any details as to where the submarines had been sighted.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
JAP SURVEYORS BUSY
 ALONG MEXICAN BORDER

NEW YORK, April 14.-An Ameri- can dispatch from Washington says that Japanese surveying parties have been at work in southern Arizona, making maps or valley that would afford easy ingress from Mexico, &C., cording to information in possession of the war department.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
Information Wanted.

Will the parties who either have some information or have the follow ing books taken from the library please inform Mrs. Will Kramer or leave same at the Valdez Drug Store? Myths and Legends of Alaska
 Katherine D. Judson. Alaska-I.s Resources and Oppor-
 tunities, c. II. Futile.
 Ten Thousand Miles With a Dog
 Sled, Hudson Stuck.
 Travels in Alaska, John Muir. These books belong to the Valdez Study Club and they wish them re- turned
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
Cadets Graduate April 2Oth

WASHINGTON, D. C.. April 14.- Graduation of the first class of cadets at West Point on April 20 was or dered today by Secretary of War Bak- CT to meet in part the shortage of of ficers in the regular army. The class 125 men.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
Gave HOOtch to Natives

Gave HOOtch to Natives
 Amelia Odonga and Mike Wasli- coff were each sentenced to 90 days in jail at Kodiak for giving liquor to natives, and Peter Romanoff was also given 90 days for melting another to commit a crime.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14

FOR RENT-Three room house completely furnished, electrical appli- ances, close in. Rent $15.0O; Alaska Investment Go. tt
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14

Mrs. T. P. Geraghty was an outgo- ing passenger on the Admiral Farra- gut for the States. She will be joined at Cordova by MT. Geraghty.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14

The articles you ordered have ar rived at the Emporium. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14

Complete line of Bulk Che colates. Candy Kitchen. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
KEEP POSTED

Tlc next few months will be the greatest in tue history of the untcd States. I Each day will produce events that may make the destinies of you and your town! F Nations will ylapple with nations; great battles +Y will be won kings will be mthroled: dvn;.stles ! Floating cities bulwarked with steel will be thrown against other iron leviathans of the deep. l Can you afford not to keep posted at this time! ! It is your duty as citizen and to keep abreast of the nations affairs that you may realize that Opportunity is knocklng-tOry you opportunity T to serve your Country and yorr Flag! I You cannot afford to allow Old Glory to send ! out he $. 0. $.
 Freedom is crying to each man to do hls part : This is not time for sackers! ! During the crisis in the Nations affairs The
 prospector and Miner have arranged to receive Ahi| news of importance to readers. Y Twice the teleg1aphic matter will be received. in
 order to keep these papers up to their present lSh ! standard!
 If you wish to keep posted on world affairs you ! ur,st take some pape, Why not The Daily Pros pee tor at $1 .OO per month, delivered at your door, ! Or The Weekly Miner, at $'.oo per year; also E delivered.
 Or. better yet take both The Daily Prosl'ector I and The Weekly Miner for only Tl2o per month de- | lvered.
 These papers will also have good illustrated service of prominent in National affairs; and
 photo of every batleship and cruiser taking part i'll
 the great sea battles certain to come between these
 mighty floating foltresses and the death-deang sub i marines
 DO NOT DELAY! MAIL OR TELEPHONE E US YOUR ORDER AT ONCE! : SUBSCRIBE NOW
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14

Just received, a new line or Toilet Waters and Perfumes. Owl Drug Co
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14

Mrs. E. Winter will receive a new select line of coats and hats on one of the next boats. Come in and look them over. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14

Furnished rooms at Mrs osland's. Prices reasonable.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14

Valdez Miner, s3.O0 per year.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
Special Notice.

Hunts Candy Kitchen will serve Pineapple Sherbet Sunday as we'll as Vanilla Ice Cream. 2t
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
BRITISH MAKING
 RAPID ADVANCE
MANY PRISONERS GATHERED

Within d Mile of St. Quentin and Arc. Certain to Occupy Lens-Canadi- ans Attacking Vimy Heights and Penetrate City.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14

Green onions. lettuce and aspara- gus at the Keystone Produce Co. St
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-04-14
Coming Soon.

"'rhe Battle Cry of Peace" will he at the Empress about May 1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-14
DR. BRUNSON'S
 FAMOUS
 PRESCRIPTION

X made in Pine Puff, medicine that is HOW being 'lscd extensively and with great satisfaction in Arkan- sas, Mississippi, Tennessee. Louisiana, Missouri and Tex ns. in fac1 if
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-14
NEW NATIONAL FLAG
 FOR TRENCH FRONT

French Front in Frs.2ce, Sept. 26. --fCorrespondence os the Associated Press "A new national flag is short ly to be unfolded On the French front that of Poland. The silver eagle on maroon field is to take it's place beside the French tri-color, the Stars and Stripes, the Union Jack and the battle flags Of the other allies, and beneath it's folds will fight Polish volunteers from all parts of the world, including thousands from the United States. An autonomous Pol ish army is already in course of or sanitation on French soil.
 This force is to be entirely inde- pendent of any other army, all of its officers and men being of Polish birth or descent.
 The nucleus of the new army is composed of Poles who have served in the French army since the begin ming of hostilities.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-10-14
C. C. ELECTION TOMORROW.
Members Will Rc-elect Holderness
 President, and Elect Eight Trustees.

The annual election of president and eight trustees for the Pine Bluff cham ber of Commerce will be held tomor row from 9 a. m., to } D. nl., in the office of the secretary.
 Although the bylaws ane. constitu- tion provide that there shall be three candidates nominated for president, the executive, Harry l. Holderncss, has given such splendid administra- tion of the affairs of the office, that the members, at a largely attended meeting and lunch at the Hotel Pines last Monday night, the name of MT. Holderness was the only one mention cd.
 In order to get around the norlinat irg provision, Tracy Mills nominated "John Doe and Richard Roe," mythi- cal personages in legal lore, and the nominations were closed.
 Following are the nominees for trustees, only eight to be elected:
 Minor Woodward, R. T. Louthan Dr. o. W. Clarke, T. l.. Brummett, D. E. Niven, T. Gadber'y, Stanley Drcy- fus. J. M. Kennedy, Drew White, J. 4. Mcleod, R. Carnahan.