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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-01-22
WORK ON RAILROAD
STEADILY PROGRESSES

Despite the wintry weather that has
been prevailing for some time, work
is progressing rapidly On the con
structioa Of the Winchester and
Western railroad, extending from that
city to Wardensville, Hardy county.
Five miles Of grading was eompIet-
ed last week and work on another
section will be begun this morning.
President William B. Cornwell, OF the
Lost City Lumber Company, by which
the road was undertaken and hnauc-
ed, stated that the line will be il
operation by September | next. The
railroad will enter Winchester over
The tracks Of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad, tapping the latter about one
mile south Of the town. The rail
road company has purchased a large
three-stofy brick building in the
business section OF Winchester
7hieh viii BE- remodeled and used as
,aneral Offices
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-01-22
DON'T FUSS With
MUSTARD PLASTERS!
Musterole Works Easier, Quicker
and Without the Blister

There's no sense in mixing mess OF
mustard, -four and water when you can
easily relieve pain, soreness or stiffness
with a little clean, white Musterole
Musterole IS made OF pure oil OF mss
Drd and other helpful ingredients, com
bined IN the form of pleasant whit
ointment 1t takes the place OF oa--of-
date mustard plasters, and will n9ll e.
Musterole usually gives prouf, teIc5
rom sore throat, bronchitis, tors Its.
group. stiff neck asthma neuralgia head
che, congestion, pleurisy. rheumatism
lamaago pans and aches OF the back or
JOINTS sprains, sore muscles bruises,
chdblains frosted feet, colds Of the
chest lit often prevents pneumonia
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-01-22

troubled with cramps and feel like d
different woman. cannot praise
Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound too highly and l am recommend
lag it to my friends who suffer as did. "
-Mrs. GEORGE R. NAYLoR, Box ",
Earysville, Pa.
Young women who are troubled with
painful or irregular periods, backache,
headache, dragging-down sensations,
fainting spells or indigestion should
take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Thousands have been re-
stored to health by this root AMI herb
remedy.
Write for free and helpful advice to
Lydia f. Pinkham Medicine Co. (con-
tidentiaD, Lynn, Mass. Only women
open and read such letters.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-01-22
FIRST M. {. MOVE
TO BUILD ADDITION

A movement is on foot to build an
addition to First Methodist Episco-
pa Church, utilizing a portion Of the
large lot in rear Of that edihce on
West Burke street, Wednesday night
there IS to be congregational meet.
ing and an architec, viii be present
and display stereoptieon views Of
what the Improvements would be Il
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-01-22

would have 70 stay
in bed several days
every m onth. |
tried all kinds of
remedies and was
treated by doctors,
but my trouble con-
tinued until one day
| read about Lydia
E. Pinkham' s Y ege-
table Compound and
what it had done for
others. | tried It
and now | am never
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-01-22
job Printing Orders

We advise those in need Of office stationery letter
heads bill heads statements envelopes booklets other
printing place their o. ders now for prompt deiV-
cry and satisfactory work.
We tell you frankly that the order will cost you
more than did year ago because printing costs and
paper have gone up along with everything else
And we are just as frank in telling you that the
on you wait the hghe the cost will probably be
We gu. antee all our JOB Printing to be correct
0fdng to copy and satisfactory in every way We COM
pete the work when promise to and we have repu-
taton among present customers of arranging our
work artisticaly and satisfactorily.
We urge you to place your order now.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-01-22
THOSE AWFUL
CRAMPS
Suggestions that may save
Much Suffering

Marysville, Pa.-"For twelve years
suffered with terrible cramps. J
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-19
WELLINGTON
THE ALLEGED
MURDEREROF
DRIVER TAKEN
John Wellington Arrested In
Phoenix by Police. He Viii
Be Brought to Tombstone
By Sheriff Today.

Sheriff Harry c. Wheeler of Cochise
county leaves Phoenix this morning
for Tombstone. having in custody
John Wellington, accused Of the mur-
der of Noal c johnson early last Sun
day morning or late Saturday night
Wellington was captured by members
of the Phoenix police force yesterday
morning.
Monday evening Phoenix police Of
ficers. following the description of the
car and the man. sent broadcast by
Captain Wheeler. in the local officers
effort to capture the man. discovered
the car in one OF the capital cit's fed
corrals. II was stored there for the
night. At S O'Clock yesterday morn
ing when Wellington appeared he was
placed under arrest The man made
an effort 70 resist but the officers
easily overpOwered HIM
Wellington closed a deal for the sale
of the Fcrd which he is alleged to
have taken, after doing away with the
rightful owner. Monday evening He
was TO have sold the machine for
$3.50. He was paid $500 in cash and
a $50 check He waited until yester-
day morning to get The purchaser to
cash the check and in this manner
was captured At the time Of his ar
rest he had q bill of sale for the car.
II was thought that this instrument
was forged by Wellington. Other ef-
fects. belonging to the dead man. we're
found in the possession OF yelling
ton 1t the time Of his arrest
A chain OF circumstantial evidence
has been built around Wellington from
which escape appedrs impossible. Tne
description of the man, given by sew
eral people. agree with that of the
man caught in Phoenix This and the
fact that he was driving the Ford car,
owned by Johnson, aud that ne had
other effects OF the Douglas chauffeur.
appear to have made q strong case
against him
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-19
fRr Review Leased Mirel

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1S.-lnsuffi-
eient clothing. OvercrOwding and bad
sanitary conditions are held largely
responsible for disease epidemics al
Camp Bowie. Texas: Camp Funston.
Kansas: Camp DOniphan, Oklahoma,
and Camp SEWER. South Carolina. by
Surgeon General GOrgas. in reports to
Secretary Baker today on his personal
Inspection Of the camps.
Except at Camp Funston, none OF
the camp base hospitals has been
completed. General GOrgas says, and
this is handicapping the medical Off
GERS in treating patients He recon-
mends the rushing of this work, par
ricularly the installation of the neces-
sary plumbing
General Gorgas points out that vir-
tually all the disease is brought TO
the camps by incoming men, and rec
ommends the establishment Of obser-
vatiOn camps for all newcomers, so
that they may be observed for such
time as the division surgeon shall
deem necessary. To aid sanitary con-
ne recommendsJhat 50 square.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-19
CD
TO DEATH BY
RAMM|NG OF
j. 6. U-bOAT I
Many Lives Lost in American
Port When One Yankee
Submarine Rams Another,
Resulting In Loss of Boat.
tRy Review Leasea Wirel

WASHINGTON. Dec. iS.-Nineteen
lives were lost when the American
submarine FL was rammed and sunk
by submarine F-3 in home waters dur
ing fog Monday afternoon.
The F-3 was undamaged and picked
up five survivors OF her victim. Sec
retary Daniels announced the disaster
late today in brief statement which
save no Grther details.
Lieutenant 4. +. Montgomery com
mandins officer Of the FL was among
those saved. His mother lives nj Tort
Ii. G. Mrisht. New York.
other Survivors.
]. NJ. ScbmiSSauter. machiniSt. Hills
City. Tenn.
Henry l. Brown. sunner's mate,
Macon. Ga.
Joseph ]. Burns. chief gunner's
mate. san Pedro. Cal
John ]. Stewart. ships cook. Huron.
) d.
The list OF those lost was announc-
ed by the navy department as fol-
lows:
John r. Belt. seaman. mother Mrs.
]. f. Belt. Silsby. Tex.
Frank NJ. eBrnard. machinist mate,
Oakland. Cal.
William l. Cartwrisht. seaman.
Fresno. Cal
Harry l. Corson. chief electrician.
Long eBach. Cal
James GooEan. chief guaner's mate.
Lima. o.
simon Greenberg. electrician first
class. Philadelphia. Pa.
Dudley slough. chief gUnner's mate.
Vallejo. Cal
Charles F. Vincent. electrician. EN-
cter. Cal,
Thomas \. Walsh. machinist mate.
Hllyard. Wash.
Clyde W Wyatt. machinist mate.
Venice. Cal
Edward f. Hail. machinist maze.
Seattle. Wash.
Ray f Scott. electrician. Vallejo.
Aber, ?. Smith. machinist mate,
Merced. Cal.
Guy r. Stewart. chief maehinist
mate. Los Angeles. Cal.
lyman +. Lovely machinist mate,
father Lyman Lovely. Denver. Colo.
Ralph T. Mcclure. electrician. De
trOit. Mich.
Duncan \. McRae. electrician.
Plaine. Wash
John p. MesSanse. chief machin-
lists mate Philadelphia. Pa.
Grover Z. Metz. maChinist's mate,
San Francisco. Cal
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-19
OUercr0Wding, insufficient
Clothing Blamed by Gorgas

feet of floor space be furnished for
each man at all camps. In some cases
now only 20 feet is provided
Steps to remedy existing unfavor
able conditions have been taken by
division commanders as FAR as pos
sible. the reports say. while winter
clOhing - being supplied rs rapidly
as received. Lack of warm garments
during the cold weather OF the late
fall is believed by General Gorgas to-
have contributed largely to the spread
Of pneumonia
At Camp Bowie
At Camp Bowie. where the Seth
guard division is training. General
GOrgas reported IL deaths during the
past month from pneumonia out Of
409 cases admitted to the hospital.
About 20cO cases of measles have de
veloped in the same lenth of time.
There is a great deal OF uneasi-
ness and criticism among the people
with regard to conditions here. which
are wrose from the sanitary point OF
view than in any of the camps | have
Continued on Page TwOl
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-19
HOLD YOUR HOGS.

CHICAGO. Dec. lS,-A warning to
farmers not 10 ship hogs but TO hold
them back for the present in order
to avoid falling prices was sent out
today by j. p. Cotton. head Of the
meat division Of the food administra-
tion.
In a written statement he said;
Hold back your hogs. On Novem.
ber >. stated that the prices Of hogs
so far as this division could affect
them. would not fall below about
$3.50 per hundredwtight for the aver
age OF the packers drOveS on the Chi
cago market until further notice. That
statement I make again.
The packers infOrma men they are
doing their best to aid US in that plOi-
cy; but largely owing TO thansporta-
tion difficulties in the east there is
n glut of hogs on the Chicago market.
aud more hogs than the packers can
handle.
The farmers and commission men
in this territory must help by holding
back hogs temporarily. especially from
the Chicago market. II there is CO
operation the minimum will me main
tanned. Do not sacrifice your hogs
by dumping them on an Overcrowd-
ed market"
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-19
Grand General
Idea for Allies
Not Practical

LONDON. Dec. lS.-The Times
military correspondent discusses the
question Of appointing a senreSliSsmo
of the allied armies and dismiSses the
idea a. impracticsble. tie admits that
such an appointment would NEE, the
wishes Of the French. who, he says
are disappointed because the British
will not consent 70 this. hut is con-
WINGED that the scheme would prove
a failure.
The fact has TO be accepted" says
the correspondent. that an army can
stand defeat under its own chiefs. but
cannot stand defeat incurred in obey
ing the orders of foreign general.
1t must be accepted as an axiom ot
this war tha; not single one of the
allies is prepared to accept a position
os subOrdinatiOn."
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-19
ENJOYS
HURRY TO ATTEND
PEACE SEANCE
Austrian and German Foreign
Ministers are on Their Way
to Brest-Litovsk to Meet
Russian Peace ENJOYS.
lny Review Leased VIZ

PETROGRAn. Monday. Dec. IL
Count Czernin and nr. Won kUehl-
mann, the Austrian and German Tor
eisn ministers. have notified Leon
Trotzky, the BOsSheviki foreign min
lister. that they will be at BreSt-
L:,ovsk Tuesday at , O'cloSs in the
afternoon to begin negotiations for a
general European peace. They inNit-
ed TrOtzky IL attend, but the 6olshe-
Wiki leader notified the delegates that
he would be unable To arrange to go
to Brest-I-itovsky at that time.
The Russian representatives were
informed that if the central powers
were willing to make peace soon, they
must give 4 detailed answer TO the
question propounded by Tro,Eky.
Allies Notified
The evening papers announce that
Trotzky has sent a communication To
the allied embassies. which they have
not received I'D TO this time. notifyiag
them OF the armistice and OF the be-
ginning OF peace negotiations. and
asking them to participate. The com
munication states that Russia and the
central powers will receive all the
allies with open arms. but if the allies
continue a policy of sabotage Rus
Sia will be forced to break the treat
les made by the imperial sOvernme n
and to make a separate peese. Trotz-
Ky points out that the negotiations
fer an armistice already have reach
ed definite results and invites the al
lies to state whether they wish peace
or not.
The embassies tais afternoon were
still in waiting attitude. An infor-
mol conference OF the allied repre-
sentativeS was held at the british
embassy. According To the best in
formation no definite decision was ar
rived al.
Friends"
Details of the scenes OF the signins
OF the armistice show that up to sat
urday afternoon the temper Of the
delegates was such that it appeared
the negotiations might be broken on.
The German representatives suddenly
displayed an attitude of compromise
and made only few changes in The
Russian draft. The agreement was
signed at 6:45 o'clock Saturday morn
ming. Immediately after the signinS
General Won Holman. head ofthe Ger
man delegation, arose andSaid;
We are no longer enemies. but
friends"
We never were enemies Sf demOc-
rccy In any country" was the reply
OF the Russians. The German stan AZ
BreStLitcvSk gave 4 triumpAal dinner
To the Russians.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-19
English Coast
TOUnS Rdided
By AHplanes
CRr Review Leased Wirel

LONDON. Dec Is.-German air
planes raided English coast towns to
night Some of the raiders reached
London where they were met with 2
heavy fire Numerous bombs were
dropped
An official announcement Of the
raid says:
Hostile airplanes crossed the Es-
sex and Kent coast about 6:15 O'Clock
and proceeded towards oLndon- Some
of the raiders reached the London dis
trict and dropped bombs Bombs also
were dropped in Kent and Essex
Reports OF casualties and damage
have not yet tfeen received Our
guns and airplanes were both in &C
ton"
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-19
MceRATH TURNS JOB DOWN
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SILVER CITY. y. NJ, Dec. IS
Herbert J. AcGrath. sheriff of Grant
county, who was TO be appointed clerk
of the federal district court for New
Mexico on January LIST, today annOunc-
ed that he would not accept. He had
submitted his resignation as sheriff, 70
take effect Jenuary first. The atten-
ton demanded by his large business
interests here prompted McGrath in
his decision not TO take the elerkship.
Judge Colin Neblett of the federal
court appointed Wylie Parsons of Ros-
well as clerk when McGrath announc-
ed his decision.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-19
RECALL FAILS.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. Is. - Dis.
trict Attorney Charles VI. Fickert.
whose removal from office was sought
in a recall election today. has been re-
tanned by a big majority on the face
OF early returns tonight from 64 out
OF 375 precincts. Fickert's vote was
1898 and his nearest opponent.
Charles Sweigert. received s.55l.
Frank p. Haynes. the third candidate.
was credited with IL votes. Fickert's
recall was sought by persons who op-
posed his method OF prosecuting de-
PENDANTS in the preparedness day
bomb cases.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-19
BAKER DEFINES
POSITION OF men
TOWARD OFFICERS
Secretary Of War Declares
There is no Difference, Soc
tally, Between Men and Of
ficers of the Army.
(By Review Leased Mirel

WASHINGTON, Dec. IS.-In re-
spense 10 senate resolution asking
whether there are war department
rules and regulations 20 prevent social
intercourse between officers and men
Of the army, Secretary Baker TO-DAY
wrote Vice President Marshall that
distinctions OF rank in the army imply
no social distinction and are solely in
the interest OF military discipline.
Mr.. Bakers letter follows:
i have the honor TO acknowledge
receipt OF a resolution in the senate
of United States under date of Deeem-
Der IL, 1917, directing me TO INFORM
the United States senate what if any
rules or regulations there are of the
war department which prevent Of
Ulcers from having intercourse with
prlvates and minglIng with them in
social intercourse, or which tend to
cast distinctions between enlisted men
and commissioned officers when they
are off duty
In response thereto submit for
the information of the senate OF the
United States. the following paragraph
of army regulations in resaru 10 tne
relationship between officers and en-
listed men as the'only rule on regula-
ton now existing relative 10 this mat
ter:
Cites Army Regulations.
Superiors are forbidden TO injure
those under their authority by tyran-
nical or CapriciOTs conduct or by abus-
i've language. While maintaining dis
cipline and the thorough and pISpmt
performance OF military duty. all Of
ficers, in dealing with enlisted men,
will bear in mind the absolute neces-
sity Of so treating them as to preserve
their self respect. Officers will keep
in as close touch as possible with the
men under their command. will strive
to build up such relations OF confid-
ence and sympathy as viii insure the
free approach OF their men to them
c0r counsel and assistance. This rela-
tionship may be gained and maintain
ed without relaxation OF the bonds OF
discipline and with great benefit to
the service as a whole
Want True balance.
In this paragraph will be seen an
endeavOr to arrive at a true balance
in the proper relationship between Of
ficers ana enlisted men; on the one
hand TO encourage an exchange of
confidence and cooperation between
the officer and the soldier. and on the
other to avoid personal intimacies be-
tween an officer and any particular
soldier OF soldiers. which might have
tendency to lead to fayoritism or TIE
suspicion of favoritism in assignments
for duties, or cause discomfort on the
part of those not selected for special
intimacy by the officer in question.
All officers are expected to so eXer-
else their judgment under this regula-
tiOn as at all times to enjoy the
sympathy. confidnce and respect Of
the soldiers and it has always been
part of the instructions given young
officers by their superiors to exert
Continued on Page Two.)
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-19
CABRERA LEAVES
AMERICA IN HUFF
over RECEPTION
Mexican Envoy Goes to
Buenos Aires to Attend
Conference. His Actions
Cause Wonder In Washing
ton.
(By Review Leased wire1

WASHINGTON, Dee 1S.-Luis Can
rera. special envoy of the Mexican
COMMENT. sent here to seek modifica-
ton of the restrictions upon American
exports to Mexico. has departed for
Buen0s Aires without troubling him
self with the formality OF good-byes to
the state department He goes to at
tend the socalled neutrality confer
ence' in the Argentia capital
Mir. Cabrera sailed last Saturday
and the state department heard of it
al the time but it did not become gen
orally known until today, when Am
hassador Fletcher arrived from MeXi-
CO City to participate in the confer
ences which the Mexican envoy came
here to hold
Cabrera Offended.
The failure Of Secretary Lansing TO
take the initiative in beginning the ne
gctiations is understood TO have Of
Tended Cabrera. who is said to have
resented the idea OF having to deal
directly with the war trade board.
which controls the export situation
The state department has not been
advised on the subject but il is as
sUmed that as Mexico is sorely in need
of American corn and, other products,
the negotiations will be taken up by
the embassy here, assisted probably
by other special commissioner.
Peculiar Interest.
The proposed conference al Buenos
Aires was called Immediately after
the United States broke relations
with Germany last spring. shortly be
fore which President Carranza OF
Mexico had directed a communication
to all the neutral powers. proposing all
neutral nations decline to sell or
furnish supplies or assistance OF any
kind to any belligerent with the OBJ
ject of fastening the end OF the war
The call for the conference was di-
rected to all the L.atin-American coun-
tries from the Rio Grande TO Cape
Horn The purpose of the conference
as announced in the call was made
TO decide on what attitude the Latin
American countries would take with
regard to the world war and TO set
tie upon a course OF action which
would tend TO promote or hasten
peace A number of the Central and
South American countries have an
nounced they would send delegates
but it i snot expected that the nations
which have broken with Germany will
be represented.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-19
Butchery
nv Review Leased Wirel

MONTROSE. Colo. Dec. IS
After killing his son with an axe.
John O. Bush. chopped the body to
pieces and compelled the bOy,S
grandmother NGs. J H. Bush. to
make soap Of the body. according
To the story Mrs. Bush told sher-
ifs Offices today. The murder
was said tn have been committed
Sunday nisht ai the Bush home.
four miles west of Olathe. because
the boy had stolen Sl3S. Officers
today began a search for Bush IN
the western slope region.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-19
REPORT 10 LANSING.

ID. --NeAHCu " AAt-N
WASHINGTON. Dec. 1S--ColOnel
r. NJ House. who reached here last
night on his return from the inter
allied war conference at Paris. deliver
ed to Secretary Lansing today his own
report and those of his associates. He
is staying at the White House as a
guest of President Wilson.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-19
OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-The "old
fashioned" Christmas dinner was en-
dorsed tonight by the food administra-
ton.
Turkey. goose and Vegetables on
which Americans dine at Christmas,
according TO ancient custom" said the
statement. are the very things the
food administration wants them TO eat
as they conserve wheat, red meats,
fats and other needed war foods"
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-19
ARRESTED as SPY.
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(By Review Leased Wire.)
AMARILLO. Tex. Dec 1S.-Sol Lu-
din was arrested here today, suspect
&c of being a German spy. He was
enroute frcm New Orleans to San Die
20. a trunk said 70 belong TO him
vas broken open in transit revealing
a German soldier uniform, several
papers and notes.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-19
Killed
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CBy Review Leased Wire.)
SAN DIEGO. Cal, Dec. lS.-First
Lieutenant Irving McCracken.
l57th infantry. of San Antonio.
Tex was killed today at Camp
Kearny. near this city. in an ex-
plosion Of a hand grenade in prac-
tice. First Lieutenant Herbert +.
Brown of the same regiment. whose
home is in Denver. Colo. was bad
ly injured in the same explosion.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-19
REPRESENTATIVE BETTER.

PARIS. Dec 1S.--Representative
George II. Tinkham of Massachusetts,
who was injured when an army auto
mobile IN which he was riding along
the Italian front dropped twentq feet
and was wrecked. arrived in Paris to-
day. : He will be a passenger on the
next steamer leaving France for the
United States.