davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-02-10
CITY AND COUNTY
WERE VISITED BY
STORM LAST NIGHT
SEVERE WIND STORM, AccoMPA-
MED BY SNOW, CAUSED CON-
SIDERABLE DAMAGE.
PART OF ROOF ON JOHN X. Nc
DANIELS HOME, AT ToMA-
HAWK, BLOWN AWAY.
BIG STORAGE PLANTS AT GER
FARDsToWN SUFFER - MR..
SPERoW's HOUSE DAMAGED.

The city and county last night
shortly after 7 o'clock was visited by
the most destructive wind storm in
many years. Throughout the day the
storm was brewing, and the predic-
tions that the elements would soon
become angry were frequently heard.
In the afternoon the temperature be-
gan rising, and early in the evening
the temperature began falling and all
hopes were soon shattered.
Shortly after 7 o'clock the wind
began. and. accompanied by snow,
continued for several hours at a
velocity that was seldom equalled
in this section. Those who attended
church found their home"-ard trips
were attended with difficulty as the
wind was blowing such a gale that
travelling was very difficult and some
instances the binding snow could not
be faced.
While there was no damage of a
serious character ID the city, reports
from the country are to the effect
that considerable damage was done.
At the North Queen street crossing
half of the gate on the north side
was blown down, and the Waterman
and much trouble during the remain
der of the night in keeping automo-
biles. buggies and wagons from the
tracks. The Potomac Light and Pow
er Company had several circuits put
out Of commission and part of the
city was in darkness. but the repairs
have been made and no more trouble
is expected The telephone compa-
MES also suffered.
At Tomahawk the roof on the kitch-
en- of John K McDanie's home was
blown off but the home was not fur
thor damaged. In the Gerrardstown
section the roof on the storage of
w. S. Miller and part of the roof on
the storage of the Gold Apple Com
pany were destroyed.
One gable on George II. Sperov's
house on the Dry Run pike fell in,
and the house over the spring was
blown away. No one was injured.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-02-10
TEACHERS, PENSION BILL.

The State legislature is considering
a teachers pension bill, which pro
vides for the payment of pension
10 teachers who have joined the
Teachers Retirement Association and
VINO have taught from 25 to IS years
and have attained the age Of go years.
This pension bill provides for a con
tribution by the teachers who join
the association.
During the first ten years teach
er shall contribute one per cent Of his
salary; during the second ten years
he shall contribute - per cent, and
during the remainder of his teaching
experience he shall contribute per
cent. II a teacher has already retir-
cd from the profession or does 50
before he shall have paid In suih-
Gent amount OF dues, he win receive
no pension until the amount withheld
is equivalent to the amount ne should
have paid in.
Teachers who have taught - wears
will receive pension Of s2eo pei
year; those who have taught 30 years
pension of $3.50: those WHO have
taught 25 years pension OF Siol
per year. II teacher dies, Is pc
cent OF the amount paid in is refund
ed to his estate.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-02-10
gR,TA,N,s LABOR PROBLEM.

The fact that $4,000 women are
doing work formerly done by men in
Great Britain indicates with what
rapid strides the British government
is filling the ranks of male workers
who have been called to the eolors
since the outbreak of the European
war. A serious condition confronted
the English people when nearly 5,00O.-
600 of their countrymen were necessi-
tated to take up arms in defense OF
the country, but the government has
greatly minimized the awful inroads
made in the ranks of labor by foster
ing a scheme which had for its pur-
pose the training of women in the
less difficult trades to learn and also
in augmenting lines wherein unskll-
cd working people were such in de
mand. Government officials are very
much pleased over the tremendous in
terest shown by the women in re
Spouse to the call for female work
ers to take the places of men and
with the wonderful adeptness display
ed on the part of the women fulfilling
the positions made vacant by the
stern sex.
In the manufacture OF munitions the
British women ere showing a degree
of skill not previously thought possi-
BILE among them, while in many other
industries and occupations they are
said to be measuring up to the stand
ard of men. all OF which shows that
woman is just as capable as man in
performing task if she be given a
chance, be it in art, literature or Ia
Dor, or in whatever role she may be
called upon to display her knowledge
and strength It is interesting to
note some of the industrial lines in
which women workers have succeed
cd men. For instance, wdo would
have thought the former would SUI
plant the latter in the building
trades, mining and quarrying. as well
as in the metal industries? But, new
ertheless, that has been the result and
it is helping Great Britain to overcome
the difficulties attendant upon great
war
What viii be the outcome Of this
industrial evolution at the close Of
hostilities Is conicctural. Not all Of
the women viii continue doing the
work Of men when the war ceases,
but it is reasonably sure that many
Of them will retain their positions in
consequence Of the high wage-rate
they are now commanding. But that
will be another problem to solve after
the great armies of men in the field
return to their homes to again take
up peaceful pursuits.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-02-10

Mr.. and Mrs. kirk Dyche. of Berke-
ley Springs, were c,tg Visitors today.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-02-10
v. |. PORTERFIELD
DIES ON SUNDAY
FROM PARALYSIS
NATIVE AND LIFELONG RESI-
DENT OF MARTINS5URG
CALLED AWAY.
FUNERAL TOMORROW AFTER
NOON At 2 O'CLOCK FROM
RESIDENCE.
j. A. MARBLE CLAIMED BY GRIM
REAPER AT HOME HERE
SUNDAY,

Following a stroke OF paralysis,
with which he was stricken about one
week ago, William L. Porterfeld, a
native and lifelong resident Of this
city, died Sunday morning at 1925
o'clock at his home in Frankenberry-
town.
Mr. PorteeGeid was born III Mar
tinsburg IS years ago and was the
son of the late Mr. aud Mrs William
Porterfeld. He spent his entire life
within the confines of the city, dur
ing which time he had made many
friends.
The deceased is survived by his
wife, who prior to her marriage was
Miss Sallie Cook, Of Hancock, and
two children, Mrs. A. r. Bert, of
Cumberland, and Mrs. William Yontz,
Of this city He is also survived by
one sister, Mrs. Thomas Light, OF
Williamsport pike,
The funeral took place Thurs
day afternoon at 2 o'clock from
the residence. conducted by the Rev.
Dr. F. M. Woods, pastor of the Pres.
byterian church, followed by inter
ment in Green Hill cemetery.
MIR. MARBLE Dies.
T. A. MARBLE. native of Clarke
county, Va, but for many years
resident of this city, died Sunday
morning at 235 o'clock at the City
hospital. Death was due to emboll-
ism of the heart.
Mr. MARBLE was 80 years Of age and
was born in Berryville, Va, but NOV
ed to this city several years ago and
has since resided here. He is sur
vived by his wife, who formerly was
Miss Katie Russ and one daughter,
Miss Edna May; one step-daughter
Miss Eva Creque; two half-brothers,
Lee and William and two half-sisters.
Miss Katie Womax and Mrs. Myrtle
Ridenour, all of the city. His mother,
Mrs Mary Womax. of the city, also
survives.
The funeral took place Tuesday
afternoon at $50 O'Clock from
the home on West Hess avenue, with
the Rev. DR.. Henry P. Hamill, pas
tor of Trinity NJ. e. church. south,
officiating, following which interment
was made in Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-02-10
mAAr WE NAY EXPECT.

ASIDE from the natural desire on the
part of the people 10 learn the latest
developments in the breaking on Of
diplomatic relations with Germany
the country at large has viewed calm
". the crisis which the United States
now faces. = Nowhere has there been
any evidence of the hysteria that
might have been expected end the me-
tom now Is virtually assured taat ita
eniotions VIII not be stamped by de
seiopments. No doubt the comins
weeks VIII bring many anuoyanees
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-02-10
AND POTOMAC
COMPANY GETS PROPERTY

Deeds conveying all the property Of
the Consolidated and Central District
telephone companies in West Virgin
ia to the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company have been filed
with the county clerk at Wheeling
The deed IF the Consolidated com
pany conveys property in the counties
Of Braxton. Brooke, Doddridge, Gil
mer, Hancock, Preston, Richie, Wet
eel, Taylor Upshur Roane and Wood.
The deed of the Central District con-
veys property in Marshall Harrison,
Wood and Ohio counties.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-02-10

How to save money on a fine piano
is explained in Troup Brothers adyer-
tsement See page three.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-02-10

some of them petty and othes of gray-
er aspect. Undoubtedly the worst of
these will be from persons who want
this or that course pursued, whose
denuuciations of those in authority
will be loud and whose criticisms will
DC sharp The great majority. how
ever, no doubt viii be content to view
the situation calmly and do the tasks
the government may set before them.
German diplomacy from the begin
ming of the war has been criticised
in many quarters as being of an ex-
tremely poor type. 1t is certain, how
ever, that the Kaiser and his advis-
ers studied long and carefully the
consequences of the proposed ruth
less submarine warfare and its effects
on America before issuing the block
ade warning to which President Will
son das rightly protested.
The most reasonable thing TO be-
neve is that Germany does not want
at this time to face large American
armies in the field And it is just
as reasonable to believe that the gov
eminent knew President Wilson
would break OFF diplogatic relations
on receipt of the blockade note. This
view would lead to the presumption
that U-boat commanders, for time
at least, would be given instructions
TO use care in not sinking American
ships or do damage that would lead
congress to Immediately declare war
From the German communications il
seems that the Teutonic allies be
lieve they can BY the help Of subma
rlnes end the war before tho United
States can take any such part.
If such course be followed it i:
extremely probable that American
arms never viii be called upon t.
test its strength and yalor on the bat
tlehcld If the worst comes to pas:
the most this nation may have II
face Will be IN getting prepared Z
strike. and to that end the comtr'
probably will be called on in shor
time to make extensive preparations
II the Kaiser's guess about endin'
the war before America could get I
formidable army in the field is cor
rect, then it is almost certain tina
the United States would not pursu
hostilities on its own initiative to in
fict punishment on the German pee
pie. This country has no idea Of con
quest; it has no ambition to turtle
! selfish ends, and it has no desire t
prolong bloodshed because Of foolisl
pride or hatred Of others. Il onl
wants its rights respected To thi
q end the country is united in stand
), ing behind It's President.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-02-10
100000 Oorns
Lifted Right Ont
Try Q Drops Of Magic "Gsts.Itn

There's . wonderful differar..
tween getting rid Of O. corn no Des
the way they used 10 try tn -.. ana
of it only four or five We ,.1t r.2
".Gets-It" has revolutiontze1 eS-2.
history. It's the only corn Tsr1,...aI.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-02-10
Study Veterinary
Medicine PAYS

Costs little to learn. Enter this
gall and Complete the Course in
Three Winters. Positively the Last
Year to Enter any Accredited Col
lege for Three Year Course. EN-
ROLL NOW AND SAVE A YEAR.
Write for Free Catalogue.
THE CINCINNATI We. Urinary
COLLEGE.
3145 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, Q.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-02-10
Correct Weights and Measures
Per Bushel, Peck and Quart

following table gives the legal weights per bush
cl. peck and quart:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-02-10
The Citizens National Balt
ORGANIZED 1892
,vnpITn,L 500, 900

JEoEA faIj3EE$ LIZ }iftA| ~" ~
.arpsus and Undivided Profits, S]V'oo0
HOTEL BERKELEY BUILDING
DIRECTORS-J. ". Mcaheiiy' "a
) Cushwa, ~. a Thatcher, 2, y
Sperow, S. 9. StuoAey, j. hoillda' Il
s. Butts, w. J. Lambert, J. T. Catro"'
6. Thunel, ]. w. Welshans, d. r. Hue
gel. j d. vanmeter, W. III. McDonSiu
Or. e. L. sencludiver. } l. WililaU
sen.
INTEREST PAD ON T'@s oe
POSTS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-02-10

today that acts on the new mi,
ciple, not only of shrivelin- mn ~ ~
corn. but Of loosening the corn me me
SO loose that you can lift in 49,
off with your fingers. Put . crors ~
"Gets-It' on that corn or CaIius VI
night. That's all. The corn ' is
doomed sure as sunrise. No -
or trouble, or soreness. Yoil
away once and for all Nth TO-
bupdling bandages, toe-eating saiVes
and irresponsible What-nots ~,
it-get surprised and lose II corr -
"Gets-It" is sold everywrar5 Or.
a bottle, or sent on receipt of ngfSs
by e. Lawrence d Co. Chicago. m
Sold in Martinsburg and recon
mended as the worlds best corn rem
edy by w. S. Harper & Co.. A. N
Gilbert, E. c. Shepherd and Leap
Worthing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-02-10

A lazy liver leads to chronic dys-
pepsia and weakens
the whole system. Doan's Regulets
csc per box act mildly on the liver
and bowels. At all drug stores.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-05-03
While the Visitors Share the
Alarm Of the American Officials
at the Growing 1nroads of Sub
Menace, They Are Hopeful.
WILL NOT LEAD TO LOSS
OF WAR OR STARVATION
Means a Period of self-denial and
Further Restrictions, but With
American Help They Are Sure
the Allies Will Win.

~ NHaNtlnifu ifthH.
Washington. May while mem.
hers of the entente missions share the
alarm Of American officials az tho
groing inroads Of the submarine men
ace, they do not regard tho situation
az in any sense fatal Il means. In
their view. q period ~ very great self
denial and furthcr restrictions. but
they do not credit IN the least any
opinion that It is certain Ia lead 60
starvation or the loss 0f the war.
They are counting on ships. men and
money from the United states and
possibly American inventive genius TO
outweigh the u-boat terror.
Critical "a the allied situation il
made TO appear, allied diplomats say
Il is as nothing to the insuperable diff
iicuities OF Germany. almost entirely
hidden under tho censorship.
IL II quite possible. they say, that
Herbert G. Hoover's figures OF 49,
000.no0 cattle Ia the central empires
sre correct. hut a distribution of these
and other supplies N almost inpossi-
bic when Germuny's military necessi-
ties are 80 seriously overcrowding the
railroads.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-05-03
MOTHER RITE ~ TAKEN
INTO IIINDI,N NBJIiG LINZ

British llcadquartors IN France
In q ,yia London. 2.l5 g. mD.-
rom STAFF Correspondent OF the
s'oomtrd Press Another ~ the cGn-
uuiug British attacks was launched
gd.U4t the Germans early this morn-
nr HARD fighting be- In progroe un-
"r 70 wurW spring sum- There has
'"cu po rain for more than cen days
oW and the battle fields lt times are
uNolopcd in dust British reinforce
u'nts moving along the roads toward
ho front look like millers under hcay,
AYERS of chalk-whitc powder.
Reports from the battle front DI"
get moagre. hut b. appears that
satisfactory progress is being made
hr attack was ON wide front \,
mI,court tho British took another
.'a into th" Hind"uburp line just
'rth ot ts point of iuucurc with
ho brucuWt- -Quelut switch
Good prorross WAS also reported
nrv in the direction of thcr,.y pnd
'ro-uuv fr,snuv is Just east of Ar
'euN. which was captured last Friday
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-05-03

"a government gained control OF north
ern Mexico. will be made within the
next week. according TO this refugee
tn American manager OF tho san
Juan min, which was raided Monday
by band of villa followers under
Jose YneS Salazar. escaped with his
life after hiding In mine shaft for a
day and q night. The villa troops rode
to the mine. killed one of the Mexican
workmen, took a supply of food and
rode away. killing another Mexican
near the mine. The mine h nine miles
from the border.
Other Villa troops In command of
Jose Prieto have been seen near Quad
alupe. thirty miles from Juarez.
A train from Casas Grnndes which
arrived In Juarez last night brought
sixty prisoners who we're arrested IN
the Casas Grandcs district as villa
suspects. Passengers on this train con-
firmed the execution Of Colonel Fran
cisco saenz. the government com
mander at Casas GraDdcs He was
shot for offering TO join villa.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-05-03
HEADS OI MISSION N,E
orr on LITTLE JAl'NT

Washington. May The French
mission expects To- complete IL work
here soon after is return from th,
tour which begins today Trchnlc'l
expert attached to the mission will
remain hero aud report daily to the
mission heads while thry are travelling
through tho .ountrl Ipou the wor's
accomplished by the experts depends
the longth of tho Missions stay
Many of the broad military naval
and financial problems rcgHrding tho
conduct OF tho war Hrc understood to
be settled to the stu-fHctibn Of ih.
French ana 1t b. cSpo' ted that the
few remaining Will nr disposed ui
soon after tho Missions return tn
Washington
several Of the officials Will not rr.
tuu tp France. for several munihs. ai
lon-t
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-05-03
Mission Is Received With Roars
of Cheers; Viviana, Head of the
Delegation, Delivers a Stirring
Speech in French.
PRoFUsE IN PRAISES OF
AMERICAN HOSPITALITY
We Have Sworn on the Grave of
Washington 10 Fight TO the Bit
ter End, He Declares; Kiss
Hand of Miss Rankin.

Ey Associated Press
Washington. May 3-The Frcncn
mission WIS received on the floor oi
the house today with roars OF cheers
and cries ot "Nive Ia France from
the floor and galleries.
Rene Ni,iani. head OF the mission.
delivered stirring speech In French
and MHraru Joffrc. in response To- a
grcut demonstration, said
"Thnnk YOU" and then waving bis
hands above him. shouted "Vive Ia
Amcrlquo''
The treuchmen shook hands with
the members and as Representative
jeanette Rankin passed down the line
NJ. NiNiaui bending low. kissed her
hand several little girls some OF
them daughters Of members were
kissed upon the checks hy Marshal
Joffrc
After being escorted to the chamber
members of Marshal Joffres sta.f and
Marquis de Chambrun, great grand
son uf General Lafayette. lined them
selves up in front of the rostrum Ap-
piausc and cheering lasted more .hup
fi.y miuute-. \ clerk introduced NJ.
Vivian. who said in part
Never shall ! forget the acclama
tious ut the American people II do
not thank sou adequately It is not
because our gratitude is lacking bat
because the words with which TO oX-
press u ARE Insufficient
YOU like ourselves carry the
mandate of free people 10 maintain
certain ideals, To- exchange certain
opinions regarding the tremendous
problems arising from the war. to tho
end that our two nations may side hy
side achieve equality and liberty Op-
posed to u- Is an absolute monarch
who seeks e. have competitors do his
viii When few days ago the peo-
Hl, uf this nation heard the call Ia
arm that man who is the central pow
'r .n central Europe understood the
gravity Of the new situation which
confronted him and then We saw hirl
leaning irou hi thinu" beckunine L.
his ,sJjcvts. irving 10 rcassure them
with % promise of universal suffrage
Il was indeed bitter lest
we have sworn on the grave oi
Washington TO fiEht to the end. But
not only has It been sworn on tn,
grave OF Washington hut also on tn,
graves ot the uncnunted soldiers Whu
nave nlcn iu this war II has he''
sworn ON tn, ieathhod. Of those whr
have died in the hospitals Of Furop'
and it has hocu sworn on ih'
cradles of the newly born 10 hn'
h,cu sworn by ever, lover of freedom
from the cradle To the tomb.
Nourly an the members had greotc,
the members nf the mission wher
ReprescutatiVc Mann with Reprcsen
tativc Rankin on his arm passed be
fore the m,mbors ot Marshal Jofirc'
staff Each of the officers including
Coloael Jean Fabry the "hluc dew
of France" first shook Miss Rankin
haud and then each bowed low an,
llssod u.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-05-03
Haigs Men Attack in Direction
Of Fresnoy and Cherisy, Also
Towards Bullecourt, and Re-
port Making Good Progress.
DRIVE is DELAYED UNTIL
THE MOON HAS GONE DOWN
English Wait Until the opportune
Moment Arrives, Then Attack;
Teutons Lose Heavily in Coun-
ter Thrusts Near Gavrelle.

London Mny Q e. 20 y. M In
their new attack ~ today the British
made prcgrcss Ia the direction of
Fresnoy aud Chcrisy aud also towards
|Bullccourt. Reuters correspondents At
the Hritl~h headquarters reports.
The British attacked IA the darkest
hour preceding dawn this mornine,
|striklug 20 the German positions east
|of Arms Tho infautr, assault was de-
|layed until half au hour after IN" half
Imouu had gone down. The uirht was
clear ana si1rlit ana the almost cease
ce. flashing or gums gave definite
hapc to the shndowy outline. Of tho
salient points.
The correspondent says the attack
IWas directed to the taking uf certain
|pnint- ni considerable importance. and
h. improving the British line Tn"
iRriush desired t. Obtain complete
snastery ct positions whence theT ar
&illcry would be able more effectively
f. deyastlte the fresh troops which
khc Germans continue To throw IA.
There was the uoual preliminary tor
|uado Of tire from weapons OF an CALI
Rbors and then the equally familiar
creeping bnrragc. working with ahso-
ute punuctu"lity as the order tn the
3ucu a. 20 forward was snapped forth
imuitnuouusly down miles of trenches.
Thousand of crouchiug figures
Formed into rcrulnr waves Tor he ad-
vance
Then came the inevitable rattle OIL
5uuchinc gun ana rifle fire and tho
r1shins of bursting bombs as the in
3untry reached the parapct of the first
reml trench
As Goo tho results obtained the cor.
4 Respondent adds, reports thus FAR are
lrIc puf the British made progress IN
,yorll directions, toward Fre~nov
nd Chorl-, ana also toward Hullo-
ougt. which Us % point in the liindcn-
lIl i"c
The Germans cuuut"r-attIC kcd
heavily near GIyrellc and Lon- Thcsy
RousIaushts were dealt witi, sntisfactor-
B ui Oh. British guuucrs
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-05-03
STU ATION IN BELGIUM
AND NORTH FRANCE GRAVE

New York, May 3.--The German u
boat menace has made the food sit
uation in Belgium and northern
France one OF extreme gravity. the
mortality among adults IN the indus
trial districts having multiplied by
three during March ana April. ac-
cording 90 Herbert G. Hoover. who
arrived here today from Europe on
an American ship. Air. Hoover sald
he would go Immediately 10 Washing
ton to take charge of the govern
ucnts food contrcl program