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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-03

Mr.. Brewer the News, the firm being
known as z. v. Hermange & Co. They
operated the paper nineteen years,
when 1t was sold to the late Charles
Emory Smith and associates, of Phila-
delphia.
Mr.. Hermange then invested his
money in a bee hive plant here, but
lost everything in the Baltimore IRE
of 1904. For several years he was
associated with the Catholic Mirror
and later engaged In writing news
stories and magazine articles. For
the last few years he was engaged in
furnishing news items to the papers
from the suburbs OF Baltimore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-03
ORIGINAL BALTIMORE
NEWS OWNER DEAD

BALTIMORE, Dec. edmond V.
Hermange, the last survivor OF the
first owners OF the Baltimore News.
Is dead here at the age OF eighty
years. He had been i'll several
months. James r. Brewer, who was
associated with Mr.. Hermange for
many years, died November 9, 1911.
Starting his newspaper career in
1872, Mr.. Hermange established with
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-03
ENGLISH OFFICERS WIFE
Is HELD BY U. S. AGENTS

ATLANTA, Ca, Dec "A woman
claiming to be the German wife OF an
English officer Is under arrest here
by Secret Service officers after. q
chase that Is said to have led from
New York to New Orleans, Jackson
Vile. and Atlanta.
She gave her name as Mrs. Gertrude
Soane, and claims to have come to
this country three years ago. on an
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-03
DRAFTED; WIFE ASKS WRIT.
ong tine contributors were:

BOSTON, Dec 5.-Habeas corpus
proceedings have been instituted by
Mrs Margaret J. Leslie, OF Lynn,
Mass, for the release OF her hus-
band, John NJ. Leslie, from service
in the United States army. Leslie
was caught in tho draft. and although
he said he was 4 British subject, his
claims to exemption were turned
down. His wife'5 petition asserts
that he is unlawfuIIy held.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-03

Up the ladder toward the $4,000
quota that washington Jews will con
tribute toward the ten million dollar
fund that American Jews are raising
for the relief of their war-stricken
eo-religionists in Europe, the indi-
Gator today is passing the 100000
rung.
That $4,000 was raised within
period of one hour when the initial
public impetus was given the move
ment at the Eighth Street Temple last
night It is enough TO show that
success" is the word that should be
stamped in big letters upon every de-
tail of the mass meeting.
Two GentIIes Give $1,000 Each.
With two of the principal speakers
Gentiles, who each contributed $1,000,
and with the message OF the Presi-
dent indorsing the movement read
while hundreds cheered, the tale Of
starvation and untold suffering of the
Jews in Europe Unloosed the heart
and purse strings until in $1,000 and
$1,000 subscriptions $4,000 was raised
almost before the sound Of the voice
of Abram 1. Elkus, former ambas-
sador to Turkey, had die away.
EIkus Depicts Suffering.
In simple words former Ambassa-
dor Abram I. Elxus told the tale OF
the suffering and poverty that had
seized the Jewish people in Europe.
"The sufferings which our people
are enduring in stricken Europe make
the stories Of the sufferings OF our
people in the past pale into insig-
nihcance. In olden times the suffer
ers were numbered by the HUNDREDS
at most; now they are numbered by
the millions" he said.
He told OF the case of one little
child that had been taken to a hos
pital unconscious from lack OF food.
The child when revived asked for a
piece of bread. Its throat was so
sore that 1t could not eat. The child
said:
"Give me a piece OF bread to put
under my pillow so I will know
can eat it when I am well enough"
Frank ]. Hogan spoke fervidly and
drew many contributions from the
audience. As he ceased speaking,
Chairman of the Local Committee
Simons Lyon took the platform and
the contributions poured in
Prior to the meeting Isaac Cans
announced that $4,000 had been
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-03
JEWS OF CAPITAL
ES3O,OOOFOR
SUFFERERS ABROAD

you know how sincere my beliet
is that the American public, IRE
spective of race or creed, shall re-
spond literally to the call for help
from stricken Europe,and feel con-
adent that the needs OF the Jewish
people in the war zones will find a
ready response from their CO.
reIigionists in this country.
-Hessaoe Of President wilson,
Read at Jetoish Meeting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-03

Eng ish- passports ito get away from
the war; She was pieniifully sup
pied with money. The woman Il
held on technical charge Of violat
Ing the immigration laws
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-01-12
RETAIL CL0THlERS
ORGANIZE ASSOCIATION

The West Virginia Retail Cloth.
iers Association was organized in
Wheeling after meeting which was
attended by about rs retail clothiers
from all parts Of the state. The Off
GERS elected were: II. NJ. Somehow.
Wheeling, president Max Franken-
berger. Charleston first vice presi.
dent: Bert Leopold Fairmont second
vice president; Walter Allen, Wheel
ing. secretary and treasurer; dlree-
tors. William Archdeacon, Grafton;
F. H. Mccullough. Charleston. The
first annual meeting of the associa
ton will be held in Charleston on
the second Tuesday in January, 1915
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-01-12
APPROACH OF GAME
ARoUSES Big INTEREST
Opposing CUNTS Have Not Met
For Several Years Past.

Much interest is being manifested
in the coming contest tonight between
the squad OF basket ballers, of Shep-
herdstown, under Coach McBrien, OF
Shepherd College and the local Y
NJ. c. A. The reason for the great in
terest shown seems to be from the
fact that the locals and the Jeffer
sonites have not met for number
OF seasons past.
A few years ago. so the story goes,
during the time OF Physical Bark
kers regime in the association, the
"Y" with Captain Ware plotting, had
as fast team as could be found any.
where In this section. Fans remem
Der how the two teams used 10
clash, the enthusiasm being 30 great
that large crowds used to follow the
quints to the battle grounds, And, oh
those games. How hotly they were
contested. Martinsburg, however, cas-
lily demonstrating her superior abil-
ity in the contests But, 10, one
dreary, wintry night the locals jour
neyed to the village by the historic
Potomac, and ii was limited that ere
the game had started that Martins
burg was to be defeated at any cost.
And, the story continueth that, in
divers manners. after very rough
contest, the locals were nosed out
Then Joy knew no bounds, and the
old village did herself proud, the stu.
dents parading the street, with red
lights Illuminating the scene. pro
claiming a great victory
And then-a return game was
played in Martinsburg The squad
came on. they BROUGHT the COLLEGE
faculty, the student BODY. and othe~e
believing they could defeat Martins
burg on he home foo~ Such n
crowd was ne'er seen before in the
"Y' gym The local MANAGEMENT rop
ed off the floor fo9 TIE contest tho
professors Of the calleyp wee Given
front-row seats, and all else done TO
insure the visitors fair treatment
which Martinsbure had not roceived
in Shephe~dstown And. them VOL
Wares snnaa mode them loot Izl.a q
bunch Of dabs. hia bovs nlav'no ~fnrs
around them And such aoee bunch
of visitors The.r dos had falJen'
They discovered they did nor have a
basket BAH team Thus Did for a
number Of seasons Tie rivalry of tAe
two quints. They did not have the
heart 70 play any more games with
Martinsburs.
But, now, with new Richmond IN
the field. the raroe Is on a~a'n FL
dav n'rht. Get vou~ seats in tine. p.
it VIII Re v-o~th goei0@ T IS 'h0ugrs
the game viii b tbe ~se~nr - ~-
vtvnr the old rivalry Here's hopina
SO at least
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-01-12
THRILLING TALE BY
WILLIAMSPCRT MAN
G. W. Hurd, IT., On Vessel
Chased BY Submarine.

G. W Hurd. Jr, lately returning
from Italy for visit with his par,
ents, Mayor and Mrs. c. W. Hurd
WIniamsport tells thrilling story
Of tie race of the vessel upon which
BE returned and a German subma-
slne only a short distance of the
American coast
Mr. Hurd had been in Italy for
some time and passed through the
Med te-ranean Sea. infested by Aus.
trian submarines The attack. Of
Which NJ Hurd relates. occurred
only Il hours off New York. How.
ever according to Mr. Hurd.s state.
ment. his ship was able to elude the
urae~sea craft b1 taking a zie.zag
course. lie told of the excitement
among lbe passengers. while the race
was At is height
He viii probably leave again in Al
few weeks en- a trip 20 France AT.
ter lardine in New York Mr.. Hurd
was asked 10 SIGN up for a trip to
ST Nazare. France. with the promise
that he would be given q position a.
general foreman If he makes this
Trip successfully, Mr. Hurd will prob
a3Is b. sent ON a TIP to Egypt
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-01-12

with your Compound Tor the benefit Of
ether mothers MADAME EUGENE
BEDARD, 559 Main Street. Springfield,
Mass
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound IS SO successful ia overcoming
woman's ills because it contains the
tonic, strengthening properties of good
Old fashioned roots and herbs, which act
on the female organism. Women from
all paris Of the country are continually
testifyine tot its Strengthening, curative
influence
L. you want special advice write
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. fconfi
dential. Lynn. Mass Your letter will
be opened read, and answered by
women only.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-01-12
REFORMED pnWl FRS
TRIM THE Y. M. c. A.

A lively and inte~esf.no fourman
team match pame IF duck pins was
pulled off 81 tha Y " e a aravs
Thursday ni~bf between The Reform
cd Sunaav School feom and y "
c. A. team Tho Bafar'ae' hass
showed The Y N c A bows nat fhey
knew something about bowlne. and
that they did not get excited ard lose
their heads in the rush Perrel was
high man. spllng 1913 and had to-
tai of 321 Mantz was nigh for thu
Y. NJ c A. with 112 and total Of
31A The total score of the teams Re
formed l125, Y NJ. c. A. 1115.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-01-12
RAPIDLY RECEIVERS

J. VI. FlshpaW. Of Burnt FACTORY
Va, who submitted TO an operation
for appendicitis several weeks ago,
is rapidly recovering. and VII soon
be his natural self again much 70
the pleasure of his friends and rela.
tives in Frederick and Berkeley eoun.
ties.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-01-12
RATTLEsNAKE OIL

The market value Of prime rattle
snake venom is now $3.50 a pound.
This price was paid at san Angelo.
Texas to John Blakemore of Colo
RADIO City Tex. worlds rattlesnake
king, for eight pounds Of oil Tho
quantity was extracted from the POI
son sacs of IS diamond-backs, the
most deadly of the species.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-01-12
NArAL sTATlsrlce.

The stork Ibis morning visited the
nome If Mr. and Mrs ~ Vermil-
yaa ~ HedGaaqlle and presented
bern with bouncing baby daughter.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-01-12
MOTHER or Nine
CHILDREN
AnIe 10 do Housework by
taking Lydia E. Pinkhen's
Vegetable Compound

Springfield, Mass After the birth
Of my ninth baby | was in weak, run
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-01-12

Mr.. II. " Barbour, Of Ridgeway
was in town today
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-01-12

80 2 O-n NETTING
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-01-12

Jou nal Want Ads get help
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-01-12

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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-23
Does This Reach You.

every citizen of the United
States and every alien residing
within the United States having
for one year 1916 a net income
of $4,000 or over, including
dividends and income on which
the tax has been withheld at
the source, is required on or be-
fore March 1, 1917, to make a
return on Form 1910, revised.
Such return is required regard
less of the fact that in some in
stances the net income amounts
to less than the personal exemp-
ton to which the Individual is
entitled"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-23
Temple of Justice Robbed.

On Monday night the Prescott
ing Attorneys Office was bur-
glarized. The locks on the steel
safe or filing cabinet were brok-
en- and certain valuable papers
in the Yates case and the Hill
murder case were carried away.
From all appearances the bur-
glary was committed by a per-
son who was familiar with the
arrangement of the Office. 1t
would have been impossible for a
stranger to have committed the
crime for the papers were taken
from among many others, so
the person must have known Just
where they were kept.
Who could have thought that
a crime like this would have
been committed in the heart of
a religious and civilized people !
1t was a shock to the moral con-
science, a stumbling block to
progress and law enforcement,
a disgrace to the State of Mis-.
souri, and a stain upon humanity
Mr.. Thompson has offered q
personal reward of $500 and the
county court a similar amount
Photographer Gates made a pic.
ture of the safe on Wednesday.
Richmond Missourian.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-23

Miss Della Leas of Higgins
vile who has been visiting at
the home of William Bartels,
went to Wellington Monday for
a visit.
Mrs. c. L. Danner left Monday
morning for her home in Viii
son, Kansas, after a visit here
with her son, Cadet Danner at
Wentworth.
Miss Mary Powell retGrned
Monday to her home in Hig.
ginsville after a few days visit
here with her sister, Mrs. S. w
Brooks.
Mrs. Anna Loomis went t
Kansas City Monday morning t
spend the day.
G. B. Harrison went to Hig
g~insville Tuesday on business.
ness.
Mrs. G. A. Chamblin went t
Higginsville yesterday for
visit with Mr.. Chamblin's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. R. F. Cham
bin.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-23

ahead. Dazzling headlights
must be so adjusted as not to il
Illuminate higher than three and
a half feet above the ground for
a distance Of one hundred and
fifty feet. Muffler cut-outs on
motor cars are forbidden in any
Incorporated city and in closely
built territory adjoining cities.
/. is made a felony for a drunk
en- person to drive a car. Per-
sons using motor cars without
permission of the owners will be
subject to a fine of $500 and six
months Imprisonment.
AS was predicted all the adj
ministration bills will have hard
shedding. Those so far present
ed, although sent to engross-
ment, have been bitterly fought,
the opposition developed being
quite strong. The last admins
tration bill to come before the
House was the one abolishing
convict labor at the peniten-
tiary and after a hard battle of
a day and a half it went to en-
grossment. However, this does
not mean that it will pass the
House, as there is a likelihood of
it's defeat on final passage. This
bill provides for the purchase of
a farm and the necessary ma
chinery for manufacturing diff
ferent articles, the expense to
be borne by the state. The lease
system abolished brought the
state rs cents a day for most of
the convicts.
1t is definitely settled that the
49th General Assembly will have
the distinction of being the
first legislature to occupy the
new capitol building.
Three whisky bills have beer
reported favorably. They pro-
hibit the location of saloons
within 100 feet of dry territory
and within 600 feet of any
church or school and declared
treating in saloons to be a pun
ishable offense.
The bill abolishing the Office Of
state drainage commission, wa
!, killed when called up for en-
grossment.
Gov. Gardeners bills mad,
/ great progress last week. On
t bill has passed both Houses an
three bills have passed tn
t House. All have been reporte0
r favorably by the committee an,
: it now looks like all of them Wi
= be reached in ample time TO
t passage, provided the senate wi
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-23
Death Of a Child.

Mrs. Florence Afford went to
Kansas City Tuesday being
called there by the death of her
little granddaughter, Betty
Jane Afford, youngest daught.
er of Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman AL.
ford, who died Tuesday al
p o'clock. Death resulted from
pneumonia.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-23
LEGISLATURE pOINGS.

Gov. Gardeners measure for a
state tax commission has pass
ed the House and will become a
law. The commission is to be
composed of three members at
a salary Of $4,000 a year each.
The board of control bill has
been reported favorably by the
committee to which it was re-
ferred. This board is to look af-
ter all state eleemosynary in
stitutions.
House bill No. l, introduced by
Representative DUNN, calling
for the holding of a convention
to draft a new state constitution
has passed the House after an
alI-day stubborn battle, the OPP
position being strong thereto. 1t
was passed by a strict party
vote, every republican voting
"no." The bill provides that
the election of two delegates
from each senatorial district be
held on September A.
A bill has been introduced a.
polishing capital punishment.
The collateral inheritance tax
measure has been ordered en-
crossed and will pass with little
or no opposition. The bill places
the collection of this tax in the
hands of the prosecuting attor.
neys of the state, that power
heretofore having been vested in
attorneys appointed by the
state auditor. This bill is one
of Gov. Gardeners revenue mea.
sures and will bring to the
state, it is estimated, a million
dollars annually. This bill takes
away from Auditor Hickman
the appointing of some 800 in
heritance tax attorneys through
out Missouri, which will be /;
great disappointment to those
republicans waiting to get tt
the "pie" counter.
The senate substitute bill gov
erning motor cars, their regis
tration and regulations, pro
vides a license tax of from 81 t,
$24 a year depending on tn
horsepower. Under the provis
ions Of the measure cities ar
empowered to establish spec
regulations and enforcement
thereof. Other provisions are
After dark all motor cars mus
display a red light in the rea
and also a lamp in front. Head
lights must clearly reveal Oh
jects one hundred and fifty fee
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-23
Buvs BLACKSMITH Shop.

A. R. Clark, who recently sold
his interest in the plumbing
business of Clark & Letter to
Mr.. Letter, has bought the black
smith shop of Mrs. J. F. Cagley.
Mr.. Clark will continue the bust.
ness and retain the mechanic
who has been with the shop fol
four years.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-23

play fair and not slaughter
them.
A bill introduced seeks to pre-
vent republicans voting for
democrats at primary elections
in the nomination of party can
didates. 1t ought to pass, as
party nominees should be named
by strict party vote, and not
named by members of the oppos-
lite party.
State Auditor Gordon has
been complimented by the state
auditing committee, his books
being correctly kept and all re-
quirements of the law strictly
compiled with. This was to be
expected, as Missouri never had
a more competent and efficient
official.
A bill introduced by Repres-
entative Farris places a license
tax of $500 a year on wholesale
liquor dealers or their agents to
do business in this state.
The first bill to pass both
Houses was No. 176 introduced
by Representative Farris. This
is distinctively one of the adj
ministration's revenue bills and
not a "dry" measure, although
one good effect is that it will put
many of the Objectionable sa-
looms in the larger cities out of
business. Under this law the
State dramshop license is in
creased $500 per year. 1t is es-
timated that the revenues Of
the State will be increased from
100000 to 100000 annually.
A bill introduced provides for
the submission Of a state wide
prohibition amendment to be
voted on at the November, 1918,
election.
The bill providing that only
licensed attorneys can be eligible
to election as probate judges
was sent to engrossment after a
wrangle of several hours.
The bill to pay d bounty of 81
for the scalps of red foxes was
killed by the committee, and re-
ported favorably the bill to pay
IS cents for each hawk killed.
Senator Stark's bill requiring
3 the listing of notes for taxation
e and making them void if not Sc
/ listed has been endorsed by thu
e committee.
/ A bill introduced requires al
! abstract companies to give
/ bond of $4,000 that they viii
r not deface or mutilate lega
records.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-23
Notice.

Daniel Ruebel has bought a
half interest in the Ben Steele
barber shop, 800 Main st. He
and Mr.. Steele are prepared to
give the best Of service in the
tonsorial line, and invite their
friends to give them a share Of
their patronage. Adv.
2-2-1mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-23
Broke His Parole.

Deputy Sheriff John Toner re-
turned yesterday from Okla
homa, where he went several
days ago after Harry Hamilton.
Hamilton was taken to Jefferson
City where he will serve a SEN
tence of two years in the peni-
tertiary.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-23
Gen. Funston Dead.

Major General Frederick Fun
ston, commander of the South
ern Department, United States
Army, died suddenly at a hotel
in San Antonio, Texas, Monday
night a few minutes after he
had finished dinner. He was 81
years old.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-23

Hugh Spears went to Lees
yesterday being call
ed there by the illness of his
uncle, H. H. Mcdowell.
Mrs. Albert Weber returned
Sunday from a visit in Kansas
City.
Judge ]. P. Chinn Of Higgins
vile spent Monday here on legal
business.
Misses N.,F. Shotliff and Roxie
.Crum returned Sunday even
ing from Chicago where they
have been purchasing the Spring
Millinery for Gratz Bros.
Mrs. John M. Price went to
Flush, Kansas, Monday for
a visit.
Mrs. B. M. Little and little son,
B. NJ, Jr., went to Kansas City
Monday for a visit.
Miss Georgia GilkesOn went to
Kansas City Monday to spend
the day.
Mrs. Mary Misenhelter went
to Kansas City Monday to
spend the day.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-23

Miss Katherine Sue Penick
went to Marshall, yesterday to
spend the week end with rela-
tives.
The Wentworth Basket Bal
team went to Boonville yester-
day where they played the
Kemper Military School.
Mrs. Cecil Morris returned yes
terday from a visit in Kansas
City.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-23
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