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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-10
TO FIX STANDARD
WHEAT BREAD LOAF
PRESIDENT WILL ISSUE A PROC.
LAMATIoN SOON ESTABLISH
ING REGULATION SIZE.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7~.-iPresident
Wilson, it was learned, win issue a
proclamation, fixing a standard loaf
of bread for the American people un-
der the authority vested in him by the
Food Control Act. All commercial
bakeries throughout the country are
expected to make standard loayes as
fixed in this proclamation. No price
to be paid by the for this
bread viii be named. but the Food
Administration expects the price to be
put at a reasonable figure. In order
to regulate the retail price, licensed
bakeries will be instructed not to sell
to the retailers who charge an ex-
cessive profit for handling the bread.
Plans are also under consideration
by the Food Administration to urge
bakeries throughout the country to
manufacture a modified war bread.
Reports have reached Washington that
thousands of American families, for
patriotic reasons. are willing TO use
war bread if il IS placed on the mar
ket. II the so-called war bread is
baked, the formula doubtless will be
the one which was tried out in Phil
adelphia and in other cities. The
GOD Administration also has been
advised that many families are buying
a loaf of rye bread with every loaf
of wheat bread, and by this method
the consumption Of wheat bread is
cut down.
The proposed Hoover loaf" which
ndme the standard bread will bear,
is not war bread In the sense that
term is used in the European coun-
tries. II is whole wheat bread. The
Presidents proclamation will fix the
weight Of this bread.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-10
MRS. PAULSEN'S
LECTURE A WONDER
CROWD WHO HEARD NOTED
LECTURER AMAZED AT AsiL.
lTY or SPEAKER.

Mrs, Helen b. Paulsen's lecture
last night at the Y. NJ c. a. was a
wonder. Without a doubt in the
minds of any who heard her, this
was the strongest community lecture
ever heard In MartInshurg.
This was the second number Of the
Radcliffe entertainments that the Y.
NJ. G. A, is putting on this fall and
winter, and proved 20 be a tremend
ouely strong number. The audience
showed tehir appreciation of the fine
lecture by paying the s%trtctest at
tention for an hour and three quar-.
ters, that passed only too quickly.
The 0udlence was by no means as
large az it should have been. and
the only regret OF the -. NJ. c. A. is
that there were not more fathers
and mothors present to hear the lee.
ture and TO receive the advice and
instruction that Mrs. Paulsen gave
wv MI wei ttRtdl Ntidt lAN iihAl~
mond Ind, Times Gays of MR..
paulsen, "1f the world had more
women Of the Helen b. Paulsen type
to counterfeit it's agencies for evil by
bringing out and stimulating what Ia
best in boys and girls and men and
women ii would be n better place to
live in
The afternoon lecture was given
free 10 children from 10 10 Is years
OF age, and the Y. IN. G. A. had the
lrrgest crowd yer known to attend
" lecture In the gymnasium. There
were $50 boys and girls and men
and women listening to the wonder
full stories and lecture as delivered
by Mrs. Paulsen.
The next number OF the series will
Dc Twifffnm RAIDER, national fecs
tirer and journalist, on December 8
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-10
CAMPAIGN HERE
FOR FOOD PLEDGE
MEETS SUCCESS
AMONG MANY OF THE PEOPLE OF
MARTlNs5uRG AND THE
COUNTY.
MANY HOWEVER HAVE REFUSED
{ TO SIGN TO HELP THEIR
COUNTRY.
"HYPHENATEo AMERICANS IS A
TERM WHICH FITS MANY
OF THEM.

The Food Pledge Card Campaign
which has been running In the coun.
Is now for some time has resulted in
the signing o ia goodly number OF
cards, especially in the city of Mar.
tinsburg where Mrs. s. A. Snodgrass,
captain of the city reports over 1000
cards signed. Approximately 1000
cards were given out for distribution
throughout the six sections of the
city. II is estimated that at least l..
600 homes were visited and perhaps
more including those whore none
was found at home. This makes ap-
proximately a so per cent return from
the campaign, much above the average
for the United States in which more
than six millions of cards have been
signed out of a total of fifteen million
homes visited. The country districts
of Berkeley county has not been az
responsive to the movement however
as has the city. Out OF 1000 cards
sent out to the vlrious district cap
tains and ~leutenants but a paltry $50
have been turned in. Two explaha-
tons can be offered for these results.
namely, the greater distances which
must be travelled to VISIT a given mum.
Der OF homes, and an extremely con
~seraatlre unaillinensss -oa~the rsrtsos
the country ome TO be 1 part IN
this great movement. This lack of
appreciation for their own govern
ment, and unwillingness to be a par
ty in at nited effort to eliminate
waste, has caused many solicitors to
give up the work in despair. Every
few days a story comes in to the ef.
feet that a certain worker could not
get any n to sign because Of a
strong feeling in the community that
their government would come back at
them with some exorbitant demand
which would mean financial loss to
them. A good many m has not
joined the Food Administration be-
cause they have not been handed a
membership card to sign. A still
larger number have not Joined be-
cause of ignorance or fear OF com
uniting themselves. Many have re-
fused to sign a pledge card because
OF pro-German sentiment.
1t should be understood now and
for all time that individuals who are
not aiding their own government di-
rectly are aiding the government OF
the Kaiser indirectly, and that when
they refuse to sign a pledge card
promising support of their own insti-
buttons they are throwing thmselves
open to criticism as ''Hyphenated
Americans"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-10
US. PATROL BOAT
SUNK, z MISSING
GERMAN SUBMARINE TAKES
TOLL OF AMERICAN LIVES;
ALcEDo Is ToRPEDoED.

WASHINGTON, Nov, Z. The
American patrol boat Alcedo was tor
peuoed and sunk by a German sub
marine in the war zone early Mon
uay morning, ii is announced, and
'ue ohicer and 20 enlisted men are
MISSING. The Alcedo, a converted
yacht, carried a crew of seven Of
heers and s. men.
The Navy Department announced
'1e disaster last night in this state
ment:
n Navy Department has been
ouFlsed by Vice Admiral Sims that
itSo a. M, November 5, the
AHerlcan patrol boat Alcedo, a con-
ef'sd Yacht, was torpedoed and
sunk by a German submarine in the
"at zone. One officer and 20 men
are missing.
q ship sank in four minutes
a"ef being struck Several vessels
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-10
Canadians 400 Yards Beyond.

BRITISH FRONT N BELGIUM,
Nov. 6.-gThe Canadians, in today's
drive against the German lines, adj
vanced about 800 yeards beyond the
centre of Passchendaele, having bat
tied their way to their final marks.
A considerable number of prisoners
already have reached the cages.
The village was attacked by the
British early today. The attack began
at dawn by the Canadians has not
only taken some Of the attacking
force beyond Plssacheendaele out on
to the ridge TO the north, but on the
Meetcheele spur. a little to the north
west has carried them along the high
ground towards the village of Mosse,-
makt, where a battle was being wag-
ed. The ground on these elevations
was in fairly good condition and sat
is%faetory progress was reported All
along the narrow but vital front in
volyed.
Meanwhile the British to the south
again moved against Poldenhock cha
team, where the conflict is still pro-
ceding
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-10
ANNUAL DONATION
DAY FOR HOSPITAL
KINGS DAUGHTERS is IN NEED
or SUPPLIES OF ALL
KINDS.

Friday. November 3, Is the annual
Donation Day at the Kings Daughters
Hospital. Our hospital is badly in
need of supplies of all kinds. We in.
vite the public 10 visit the institution
and see how We are caring for those
more unfortunate than ourselves.
Think how much good we could do
with a few dollars from 100 people.
We ask our country friends to re.
member ua and send us something OF
which they have hid an over supply.
With the kind permission of our
school commissioners and county su.
perintendents. We ask the town and
county school teachers to help us by
explaining to their pupils what this
donation day will mean 10 the hos.
pital. Get them to bring to school
one article no matter how small or
a can Of fruit or Jelly and help make
up } box for the hospital.
Arrangements win be made to col
lect the town school ehildren's dona-
lions at each school, Friday. when
when their sessions are over.
we ask the young ladies and ma
irons serving circles to help and make
us a few pieces OF plain or fancy
work that can be sold. the receipts
TO go to the hospital. If you have a
donation and can not send same TO
the hospital please phone the institu-
ton and one Of the Kings Daughters
Hospital Circle will call for same.
Remember the dny, Friday, Novem-
Der 9.
KINGS DAUGHTERS HOSPITAL
CIRCLE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-10
PROMOTION COMES
TO YOUNG ATTORNEY
CHARLES j.. FAULKNER, JR., GEN.
ERAL COUNSEL FOR ARMOUR
& COMPANY. CHICAGO.

We learn from the Chicago papers
of the appointment of our former
townsman, Attorney Charles ]. Faux
ner, Jr, son of Ex-senator Charles j..
Faulkner. to the position OF general
counsel for Armour & Co, succeeding
A. r. Urion. retired.
1t is with a measure of great pride
that the many friends OF Attorney
Faulkner in M~artinsburg. who have
been watching him make good in his
chosen profession, note this appoint
ment by the biggest packing concern
in this country. The honor conferred
in this well merited promotion marks
notable progress by this young man.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-10

The Presbyterian church llst
night was the scene of a celebration
At 80 notable vents in the long life
If lis venerable pastor, the Rev. DR..
F. N Woods. it being fifty years ago
last Saturday since his ordination into
the ministry. and just a half century
Yesterday since he and Mrs. Woods
were united in the holy bonds of mat
rimony.
II was a most cordial celebration
and the lecture room was flied
throughout the evening. A number
of invitations had been sent out, and
exclusive Of the members of the Pres.
byterian church, there. were present
many ministers of the city, and a
great many people from M%artinsburg
and from surrounding cities and
towns. The crowd, individually ex-
tended heartiest congratulations to
che venerable divine and Mrs. Woods.
There Was a general and hearty hand
shaking and the hospitality for which
this section is noted, vas much in
evidence. Music rendered by the
City Band orchestra, added greatly to
the event.
Through the efforts Of the ladies of
the church the lecture room, where
the celebration was held, was very
befttingly decorated. Its trimmings
were Of beautiful autumn leaves, pine
and other decorations appropriate to
an occasion of this wind.
A short distance from the left of the
entrance of the room stood DIR. and
Mrs. Woods, under a large wedding
nell welcomed tnes FIVE hundred or
more visitors, and were the recipients
Of many congratulations and hearty
good wishes that they may be here for
many more such anniversaries before
being called to their eternal reward.
AT one end of the room was a stand
bearing a large wedding cake. which
was partaken of by a large number
Of people. The first slice was receiv-
ed by Master Lee Watson, little son
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Watson, Of
West Burke street. The stand con
iained something of significance in
the cover, which was brought to this
country from Canton, China, by DR.. A.
H. Woods. son of the Rev. DR.. Woods.
During the celebration luncheon and
refreshments were served. The coffee
committee consisted of Mrs. G. B.
Hedges, Mrs. G. w. f. Mnlliss, Mrs.
Samuel Miller, Mrs. Maude Vanmetre
and Mrs. Leon Liyers. The ice cream
committee was composed of Mrs. Sal
lie Snodgrass, Mrs. Nell Myers-Boyd
Mrs. Gray Silver, Mrs. Cleveland NJ.
Seibert and Mrs. Wilbur H. Thomas.
The following ladies served the lunch
ton: Misses Frances Burdette,
FRANCES Watson, Gladys Skadden, FL
sic Thornburg, Ida Robinson, Ada
Mason, Sarah Burdette tGenevieYe
hilbert, Ruth Heck, Louise Cline,
Ethel Patterson, Edna Myers and
Mesdames Trlmmell Hollis, Herman
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-10
LARGE AUDIENCE
At 1STU .b. Church
WHERE UNION EVANGELt9TiC
SERVICES ARE NOW IN
PROGRESS.

Another large audience was pres
ent last night at the union evangel-
istic services being held in the First
u. ID. church. Progress in the spir-
itual interests was very manifest.
Quite a goodly number set them
selves apart to do special work as
the Holy Spirit would lead them.
One expressed a desire to become a
Christian. The singing of the con
gregation, the choir led by Mi. Ben
nett, was soulful and deeply impress
sive. Mr.. Bennett. the musical di-
rector. is a choice spirit. and knows
how to lead others in singing the
gospel. The sermon was a message
through DR.. Hamill, and was an ear
nest and heart searching message,
from the text, Isaiah SOC 81. The
subject was Turning From Sin, and
Seeking the Lord"
The preacher said that for the
wicked to forsake his ways and the
unrighteous man his thoughts, was
for him to forsake his outward sins,
or sins of the body. Sins of the
hands doing what they should not
do. OF going where they should not
go. Saying what he shonld not say.
Looking upon things that are sinful
to lock upon. Listening to things
which are sinful. The n1righteous
thoughts are the sins Of the inner
man, or sins of the heart. "As he
thinketh in his heart so is he" Sins
of the disposition. A wrong spirit to-
ward God and man. All these things
must be turned from and forsake1.
To seek God is to pray. To cry
out of the heart TO God in confession,
in faith, in acceptance of Jesus
Christ. To commit through prayer
ones soul to God. To seek God in
sincerity is to bring all the 1.-THE.
To give back to God of our substance
all that belongs to Him Return
unto me. and ] will return unto
YOU saith the Lord.
To seek God IS to actively identity
ones self with the church OF God.
To avail ourselves OF the benefits
and blessings of this divine institu-
ton. God is found of all those who
honestly seek Him in these ways.
The sermn was a strong n and
made a deep and favorable impress
sion on all who were fortunate
enough to hear it.
The meeting tonight will begin at
7:45 and a time of refreshing from
the presence of the Lord is expected.
Everybody Is expected to come. and
everybody WIN receive a warm well
come.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-10
HOME GUARDS HAVE
NO SPECIAL DUTIES

The police deputies of deputy sher-
IFS appointed by tho several county
courts in West Virginia under the
provisions Of the homo guard act of
The last extra session of the iegisla-
ture. have no duties, to perform and
are not clothed with any official pow
err or authority of any kind o rchar.
acter until called out by the COVER
nor for the purposes named in the
act, in the opinion of Attorney GEN
eraI E. II. England, issued on request
of Braxton county officials.
Neither do such deputies have the
right to carry firearms of any kind
until called out by the governor, the
attorney general says.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-10
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO
WOMEN OF MARTINS5URG

Mrs. Fannie M. Chapman. director
of Woman's Work OF the Potomac
Division Of the National Red Cross,
win talk to the women of Martins
burg and Berkeley county on
Thursday, November 8. at 3.15 p.
m. at the Episcopal Parish House.
All members OF the local chapter OF
the Red Cross are requested TO be
present. as well as any one else who
Is interested IN this work. IL 6 q pl
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-10
CHICAGO DEFEATS
ANTLWAR TICKET

CHICAGO. NOV. THE bipartisan
ticket returning the sitting judges of
the county bench to office today de-
feated By an estimated plurality of
10000 votes, a Socialist ticket, which
was charged with having appealed
to anti-American and anti-war senti
ment.
In the portions of the county out
side of the city of Chicago, the Ger
man settlement voted for the So
cialistG.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-10

Evans. J. Warren Cook. Percy D
Leap, Ray Wolfe. John McAneny and
William Castle.
Sketch Of Pastors Life.
Francis Marion Woods was born in
Belmont county, Ohio. on August %.
l643, and is nov a years of age. He
Is the son of the late Andrew and
Rebecce Woods. When a mere infant
the family moved from Ohio to Mis-
souri,, and while residing in that state.
and at the age of 10 years, he entered
the Monongalia academy. at Morgan
town, this state. before the DAYS of
the West Virginia University.
After having spent five years. both
as pupil and teacher. at the academy.
he entered Washington College, at
Washington, Pa, where he was grad
uated in 1864, During the fall of that
year he entered the Theological Sem
mary Of the Northwest at Chicago,
and after spending two years there
vent to Prince Edward county, Va.
and studied at the Union Theological
Seminary, where he graduated in 1867.
Following his graduation Rev. DR..
r.. NJ. Woods was assigned to Hart
wood Presbyterian church in Stafford
county, Va, where he was ordained
and installed in the fall of 1867. He
remained in Virginia at HARDWOOD
church until 1872 and was then sent
to West Middlesex, Pa, and after
spending seven years there, was trans
ferred to Martinsburg, where for the
past thirty-eight years he has oecu-
pied the pulpit in the Presbyterian
church. in June. 1892 Rev. DR.. Woods
vas given the degree of d. d., at
Hampden4Sidney College, Prince Ed
ward county.
DIR. Woods has four children, D. J.
Woods, ID. D., who is pastor of the
Presbyterian church at Blacksburg,
a. JuuSC y. w. wv ODuS, Vi tuIS CITY +,
DR.. A. H. Woods, now of Philadelphia,
who has spent many years at Canton,
China, where he will soon return, and
Miss Mary Woods. at home.
1t was but three days after DR..
Woods ordination in Hartwook church
that he was married to Miss Julia NJ.
Junkin, of Newcastle, Pa, daughter
of the late DR.. David X. Junkin, a
prominent minister Of that city. Dur.
ing their years of residence in Mar
tinsburg both DIR and Mrs. Woods
have extended their list Of friends
with each succeeding season, not only
among the Presbyterian congregation,
but among the whole people of this
city and country roundabout, who ex-
tend to them wishes that they may
live long and reside among them.
Church Debt Eliminated.
1t was announced before the con
clusion of the celebration that the
church debt of $1,000 had been com
pletely wiped out. The Presbyterian
congregation of Martinsburg now has
one of the best church buildings in
this section.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-10
DR.. HAMiLL TO DELIVER
A PATRIOTIC TALK

The Rev. DR.. Henry p. Hami1l is
scheduled to deliver a patriotic talk
tomorrow afternoon at 4 O'Clock at
the regular monthly meeting of tire
Hooge Street Chapter Of Good Neigh.
hors. Tile eight grade pupils at the
school viii be in charge of the mu-
sic. All are cordially invited.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-10
OHIO "DRYS" WIN
IN EARLY RETURNS

CINCINNATI, o.. Nov. six
hundred and sixty-seven precincts
out Of 5.756 in Ohio on prohibition
give: For prohibition. 60,572; against
prohibition. 56S73. The above pre-.
cincts include only a few scattering
precincts in Hamilton and Cuyahoga
counties, the strong wet" cities.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-10
REWARD.

a liberal reward will be given for
information leading to the capture of
the person or persons tearing down
the American flag from the roof of the
Jewish Synagogue on Sallowe'en
night.
IL 6 Is p1 M. COHEN.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-10
GEORGE coYLE JOINS
A BASE HOSPITAL UNIT

George Coyle. son Of Mrs Flor
ence Coyle. Wesg King street. who
has been away at school for several
years has Joined Base Hospital Unit
No. (, University of Virginia, passed
every examination. and win go in
trainin the FIRST of the year either
in this country or on French soil.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-10

One way to relieve habitual cen
stipation is to take r~egulariy q mild
laxative. Doan's Regulets are rec
commended for this purpose. soc a
box al all drug stores.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-10

were searching for possible survivors
at thetme the report was made. The
Alcedo carried a crew of seven of
ficers and So mon"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-10
NOTICE

We will be able to take care
of a limited number of cars for
storage in our New Garage ON
THE SQUARE, commencing
Nov. 1st.
10 81 If p1 MEL MOTOR co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-10
o E

Furnished rooms with table board.
Modern conveniences. Apply Apart
mont 20l, Bowerlelgh Apartments.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-10
CRUSHING
THE GERMAN LINES
CANADIANS FORCING HUNS BACK
-HINDEN5uRG ORDERS TOWN
HELD AT ALL COSTS.

LONDON. Nov. THE town of
Passchendaele, lying northeast OF
Ypres, has been captured by British
forces, according TO the official com.
m%unleation issued last night.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-10

Sewing Circle to- Meet.
The sewing circle ~ the. Kings
Daugutars ifospYar WIZ mrsf romorl
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-11-10
Dual Celebration in Honor of DR.. F. M. Woods
Fifty Years in Ministry and Golden Weddinq

Venerable Pastor of Presbyterian Church and Mrs. Woods Re-
ceiye Congratulations From Many Friends-CIergy Join
Heartily With Hundreds OF Guests in Celebration
of Epochal Eyent-Dr. Woods Thirty-Eieht
Years On This Charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-03
29 DRAFT TED MEN
 ID DEPART TODAY
Dr. EdmOnds Will Address Group Leaving for
 Camp Pike

Selective draft men numbering 26 from the city of Birmingham and eight men from district 3 of the courty reported yesterday for their preparatory instruc- tions prior to going to Camp Pike, Ark. where they enter training for the new na- tional army
 These men will entrain today over the Frisco at F 20 from the Terminal station. and there will be no parade for them pr. H. M. Edmonds will address the men at Il o'clock, following which they will be presented with kits from the ladies committee by Mrs. Angus Taylor The men were allowed to spend the night last night at their homes.
 The following men were chosen as eorporaIs by the boards: w M Nelson, B. H. Pendergrass, w. R. Coleman, Charles E. Coleman, A. F. Alley and Robert E. Wear, the latter handling the squad from the county board
 The district board met yesterday and practically put behind them all cases for appeal, handling something like 300 cases yesterday, 100 of which came up from Tuscaloosa county, while 200 of them were from Birmingham. The board took the general position that a mans wife must be considered, regardless of chil- dren, and that she would not have to work while he went to war If she had not worked before, no matter if she was able to work. In other words, the board believes that woman's status should not be changed by nature of her husband s call to the service, and that in case this was the result he should be exempted.