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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27
DOE GULLY MAN IS
HELD ON CHARGE
w. T. Shipaway and Louis Mealous
Given Hearing BY Commissioner
Downs Today.

Before United States Commissioners
Harry A. Downs this morning w. T.
SaIpaway and Louis Mealous, both
residents of Doe Gully, Morgan county
we're given a hearing on the charge
Of having broken the seal and en-
tered a railroad car near their homes
several days ago, from which they
are said to have stolen barrel of
red lead.
After hearing the evidence Commits.
sicner Downs held Shipaway for the
term Of Federal court to be held at
v heeling in May, and had him re.
manded to jail in default of a bond
Of $1,000, while Mealous, who Is only
II years Of age. was released he
having proven that he only assisted
in rolling the barrel down a hill, and
cid not enter the car.
Mealous confessed to having car
ried the red lead IN sacks from the
barrel TO a house nearby, but said
that it was dark and he and Shipaway
thought IL was -four The evidence
revealed the fact that Shipaway ia
on old hand at the business, having
previously entered a car at the same
place and carried away 50 pounds of
sugar end much coffee.
The two were arrested last night
by q. s. Marshal f. w. Athey and
3. Z: 0. Detectives II, d. Schmidt and
B h. Prince, of Cumberland, and
brought to the county jail here, where
ShiDaway will be held until taken to
Wheeling.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
HELD ON MONDAY MfGpT

Monday evening at St Johns Lutl.
eran church the first meeting of the
year of the catechise class and the
election Of officers. which resulted as
follows, took place:
Presdent-Miss Kate Barbehenn.
Secretary-Miss Leila Staubly.
Treasurer-tHarry Stephens.
Pianist-Mtss Helen Lite
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27
Snaps SALE DRAWS
BIG CROWD TO INWoOD

Harry L. Snaps sale at Inwood
has drawn a great crowd of farm
ers, business men and other persons
interested in live stock and farming
implements. At noon report from
Inwood stated that more than five
hundred people were in attendance.
and the property was selling for good
prices
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27
Cause Retired.
snapp Case.
"PENNSY" PASSENGER
TRAIN Is WRECKED

OIL CITY, Pa, Jan. PA passen-
ger train on the Pennsylvania rail-
road jumped the track near here to-
day and was struck by a fast freight.
Meagre first reports say that many
were iniured-some may have been
killed-and ambulanees and physi-
clans have been rushed to the scene
OF the accident.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27
D.WINTER RECEPTION
BY MOTHERS LEAGUE

Friday afternoon the Mothers
League will hold a meeting az The
High school Of $50 o'clock. Follow
ing their regular meeting. the usual
mid.winter reception TO the students
will be held All mothers of the city
are cordially invited to be present.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27
Attending Auto Show.

William S. Kline, Of Miller's garage.
left this morning for Baltimore. where
he will attend the annual automobile
show, which opened there. A mum
Der Of other local people will go to-
morrow
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27

A coincidence occurred this morn
ing at the Baltimore and Ohio sta.
ton, when eastbound train No. and
westbound train No. Is arrived at the
same time, No. 2 being an hour late.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight Sprinkle have
returned from their honeymoon, and
have gone to housekeeping in their
new home, which the groom recently
built, on Boyd avenue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27
HEARING This EVENING

Luther Banks, who is charged with
assaulting Henry Johnson, colored, on
North Queen street Monday night,
will be given a hearing this evening
by Justice Wolf
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27
co TO CANADA TO INVESTIGATE
PRICE INCREASES IN NEWS PRINT

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24-To with oficiall
regarding the reported action Canadian fix
ing print paper prices publishers dollars
last year. Commissioners Parry and Harris of the Federal
Trade Commission, will go Ottawa, announced The
threatened print famine along with the fabulous prices
hardshps worked publishers thereby receiving
wide attention in this country
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27

Mr.. Wisner Russler, who spent sew
eral days at his home here, has re-
turned to Newcastle, Pa, where he
is employed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27
German Destroyer Sunk in North Sea
in Crash With British Torpedo Boats

GERMAN MOSQUITO FLOTILLA' KNOWN TO HAVE SUE
FERED SEVERELY TWO OF TEN TORPEDO BOATS BE-
ING SUNK, WITH CONSIDERABLE LOSS OF LIFE-THE
BRITISH ADMIRALTY ADMITS LOSS OF ONE DE-
STROYER WITH FORTY-FOUR OFFICERS AND MEN
HOLLAND PLANNING INTERNMENT OF DAMAGED
V.69
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27

District Attorney Stuart w. Walker
returned today from business trip
to Washington.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27

TWO SHORT SPIRITED ACTIONS FOUGHT OFF THE DUTCH
COAST DISPATCHES FROM HOLLAND INDICATE
FURIOUS FIGHTING OF SHORT DURATION AND THE
TEUTONS BADLY WORSTED-GERNIANS THOUGHT TO
HAVE BEEN SCREENING ARRIVAL OR DEPARTURE
OF RAIDERS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27
PRESIDENT WILSON'S SENTIMENTS
ECHOED THROUGHOUT GERMANY, BUT
NO OFFICIAL EXPRESSION IS MADE

AMBASSADOR GERARD SENDS CONFIDENTIAL MESSAGE
TO WASHINGTON, OUTLINING CERTAIN GERMAN M
Observation-Disclosures GERMAN OFFICIALS DE
CLARE PRESIDENTS DECLARATIONS TO BE 4 STEP
TOWARD PEACE FOR WHICH WORLD LONGS
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27
MRS. BLESSING IS
CLAIMED BY DEATH
At HER HOME HERE
AGED AND ESTEEMED LADY sue.
cUMes TO INFIRMITlEs OF AD-
VANCEo AGE.
WAS NATIVE Of MARYLAND BUT
RESIDED iN MARTlNsBuRo
FOR 73 YEARS,
LAST CHARTER MEMBER OF THE
KINGS DAUGHTERS HOSPITAL
CIRCLE.

Following an illness extending over
the past three weeks. Mrs. Minerva
Blessing, widow OF the late George
p. Blessing. and highly esteemed
resident of the city, expired yester.
day afternoon at her home, 201 West
Martin street, death being due to the
infirmities of her advanced age.
Mrs Blessing was native of Mary.
land, being born near Bruceville. and
was aged "a years. months and 4
days. She was the daughter of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua Homrieh.
and had been residing in Martins.
burg for the past 70 years, during
which she made a wide circle of
friends, who will be grieved to learn
of her demise.
Being Lifelong member Of the
Reformed church, Mrs. Blessing had
always manifested much interest in
church and Sunday school work. and
led truly Christian life She was
also a member of the Kings Daugh-
ters Hospital Circle, being the last
charter member of that association,
and had always assisted in anything
for the benefit of the sick. Miss Cora
Kerney, an adopted daughter sur
wives.
The funeral will take place Friday
afternoon at o'clock from Christ
Reformed church, with the Rev A.
NJ. Gluck, pastor. officiating. following
which interment will be made in
Green Hill cemtery,
Jacob Ferguson.
Jacob Ferguson. a retired wooden
mill operative died yesterday after
noon at his home near Winchester
from the effects of injuries sustained
on December 20 last when he fell
from a chair and fractured hip.
Tomorrow afternoon the funeral
will take place from the Peach Grove
church and itnerment will be made
in Mount Hebron cemetery.
The deceased formerly lived in this
county, but for many years made his
home in Frederick county. He is sur
vived by his widow and three daugh
ters. Mrs. Daniel Stouffer, of Hem
lock, n. c.; Mrs. James Ritter of
Frederick county, and Mrs. Stephens,
with whom he resided. Howard Fer
guson, of South street, is a grand
child. Mr.. Ferguson was 90 years
old.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27
FIRST TRIAL IN
CIRCUIT COURT
Begun This Morning Is That of j. A.
Hollineer VS.. r. l.. p.
Brooks.

The first trial in circuit court this
term was begun this morning when
the case of j. A. Hollinger VS.. F. L.
P. Brooks was called. This is a con.
troyersy relative to the construction
of the home of the defendant in which
the plaintiff seeks to recover $1,100.
The plaintiff is represented by Al
torney Paul Fl. Martin, and Attorney
Zacharias. of Chambersburg, and the
defendant by Attorney Howard II. En-
inert.
The jury is w. A. Burkl art, ]. D.
Dillen, Elmer Myers, Har' tn Thatch,
err, George Mason, w. H. Morrison,
L. G. Harper, J. A. Seiders, George
Legg, Harlan Seibert, A. r. stillwell
and John w. Daley.
Cause Retired.
In the cause of the Potomac Light
and Power Company VS. the Edison
Illuminating Company a decree of re
lease and retiring the cause from the
docket was entered
Snapp Case.
At the conclusion of this trial. Mar,
Gus Snapp, charged with shooting his
wife, will be placed on trial.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27
GERMAN RAIDERS HIDING.

RIO DE JANERIO, Jan. 24.-(By H. d. Robertson Ut is
but not confirmed that raiders are hiding in
e mouths of rivers along north coast The South
ricah minister OF marine has ordered investigation
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27
THE BERLIN REPORT.

BERLIN JAM 24-One British DESTROYER was snnk in .
naval action and one German torpedo boat reached Dutch
hbor was announced today The rest of the German
sells returned with slight losses
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-27
GERMAN RAIDERS MAY BE HIDING In
MOUTHS OF SOUTH AMERICAN RIVERS?

LONDON, JAM 24-Perssent reports from Holland TODAY
say that from six to ten German desroyers sunk in Mon
nights engagement between the and German sea
forces
However, the admiralty made change in the official an
nOnment detailing the sinking of German DESTROYER and
the destruction of British destroyer Holland dispatches said
that the Dutch considering the ntemen badly dam
aged German destroyer V-69
The Washington herald., 1917-02-10
PREPARES HOUSEWIVES
FOR war Emergency
Home Economics Expert Warns Women
to Start Scientific Saving.

The housewives OF Washington should
Put their homes on a war basis at once.
This Is what DR.. c. F. Langworthy.
chief of the Home Economics Bureau. of
the Department of Agriculture, told the
members of the -Housekeepers' Alliance
yesterday at the Mason House.
I'VE are in the midst of situation. -
said DR.. Langworthy. which may mean
war for the United States"
DIR. Langworthy said that housewives
must start to save at once
make an inventory of your household
equipment and another Of your clothing
and personal effects" he said. "On your
inventory check UP the obviously super
huous, and dispose OF that according to
your conscience; only get 1t out of your
way to simplify your problem of patriotic
housekeeping. Check up also things which
you could get along without and which
others might need, and stow these acces-
sibly for use IN case OF need.
with your decks cleared of superflous
and useless things, go over your guns.
Look out for leaks In gas, water electric
service. fuel. Repair everything tina.
threatens waste. Practice what you know
about economical marketing and cooking. -
DIR. Langworthy said that Stacking on
the part of housewives in the present
emergency is as traitorous as though an
American woman's hand were to crfpp. e
the machinery Of an American battle
ship
The Washington herald., 1917-02-10
Large sums APPROVED
FORHARBOR DEEPENING
Senate Committe. Proposes $6,500. 900
for Dredging East River Channel.

Large sums were authorized for i'm
proving the harbors at Boston and the
San Juan, Porto Rico, and for improve
ment of the East River channel, leading
to the Brooklyn Navy Yard. as result
of action taken yesterday by the Senate
Commerce Committee in completing a
re-draft of the rivers and harbors Dill
recently passed by the House.
An expenditure of S6,500,0o0 for deepen
ing the East River channel and giving
it sufficient depth for the passage Of the
new super-Dreadroughts was recon-
mended by the committee. The House
appropriation of $4,000 additional for
work on the project this year was ap-
proved.
Authorization for ss0o,ocO for deepen
ing San Juan Harbor to thirty feet also
was voted at the suggestion OF the Secre-
tary of War The War Department esti-
mated that $500, 900 would be returned to
the government in receipts from sale or
lands reclaimed by the project. OF the
total amount authorized 100000 would be
made Immediately available.
Approximately a half million dollars
increase over the House bill was recon-
mended. The total appropriation con-
tained i'm the bill is about SSS,5Oo,o0
The bill agreed upon provides for the
creation of a waterways commission de-
signed to remove the pork" from rivers
and harbors appropriations.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-10

tent to seize German war-bound ships
here.
Offcial investigation OF the sinking OF
ships involving Americans was con-
tinued yesterday. 1t was stated here that
Investigations had determined that the
children of Mary ]. o'Donnell, of Phil
asserted that their father was an un-
naturalized alien. The children were lost
in the sinking of the liner California a
report from Consul Frost, at Queenstown,
set forth that George Washington. the
supposed American negro lost on the Tu-
rino. was a British subject. There were
no Americans on the Turino, Consul
Frost reported.
An indication Of a desire In the House
to avoid war appeared in speech oy
Representative Moore, OF Pennsylvania,
who declared that "pernicious and lying
reports from London were responsible Tor
concern over the situation Of Amoassa-
dor Gerard. ,-,S.
"England has gone crazy with delight
ever since President Wilson announced
break with Germany" he said. Il am
not quite ready TO believe every pernicious
and living report that comes from Lon
don now as an inducement for us 10 go
to war Efforts have been made-desper-
ate erYorts-ever since the President was
here Saturday, to prove that We must go
70 war. We have had headlines galore
ALI with a view to stampeding the house
and the country into an act OF war
am satisfied that most Of the people OF
the country want peace-pesce' with
hopor-of course"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-10
SALARY INCREASES
BACKED BY SENATE
Upper Chamber Adopts Smoot Amend
ment Granting Employees Raises.

Without debate the Senate added to the
District bill yesterday the Smoot amend
ment providing salary increases for Dis
triet employees in the grades receiving
1900 or less annually.
The measure affects some 5, 900 employees
and gives Is per cent increases to en-
ployes receiving $3.50 or less and 10 per
cent for those between $50 and s., ,ooo
The action was in line with the policy
OF the leaders IN both branches of Con-
gress to practice no discrimination in the
matter Of employees to be granted hori-
zontal increases.
The Smoot amendment Is already in the
legislative bill now in conference. 1t may
be rejected for the more desirable s and
10 per cent graded increases nxed by the
House. in which event the same schedule
will be written into the other bills
The Senate without discussion adopted
the amendment to the District bill which
was favorably reported from the Appro-
priatons Committee providing for the
Gallinger municipal hospital 1t is to be
erected on Reservation IS. This is the
reservation where the old hospital is now
located. The provision contemplates an
immediate appropriation of S150, 200. with
$4,000 as the limit of cost of the i'm
proYement
Not the least interesting feature of the
amendment Is that the old legislation to
have this hospital built at Fourteenth
and Upshur streets. is repealed, and thus
this long-standing controversy is dis
posed of. While IT cannot be said that
the District is sure of the new hospital
until the House approves It. the outlook
Is generally considered favorable.
The Senate approved an amendment
carrying $4,000 to put the old Emergency
hospital In condition to be used as a
laboratory by the Health Department
NO controversy was aroused over the
amendment providing that any surplus of
District revenue shall be applied to the
sinking fund OF the District. The amend
ment was adopted with practically no de-
bate.
a long controversy was aroused by
Senator MARITIME, of New Jersey, who OBJ
Jected to the committee amendment sus-
pending until further action of Congress
the proposed widening of Fourteenth
street between F street and Pennsyl-
Vania avenue. Senator MARITIME raised a
point Of order which was overruled, and
then tried to have the amendment de-
feated. Lengthy debate followed
The Washington herald., 1917-02-10
TOO MANY SHIRTS
ON ninth Street
Drastic Measures Taken to Reduce the
Number.

Too many shirts is the cause of the
wonderful opportunity afforded thrifty
men at Friedlander Bros, 42S Ninth street
northwest They have thirty-one dozen
of as fine shirts as ever saw daylight
they have decided must go. Drastic
measures have been taken to get them
out In hurry and the result Is q won
derful sale offering wonderful savings.
Fine, perfect. new pattern shirts worth
up to S.50 Of any mans money are to go
for soc; shirts worth up to 81 are to be
cleaned out at s1.15.
These are no,o@d lots gathered together
for a Special or bargain sale; no
'seconds," but first-class, new stock; this
seasons shirts In a wide variety of the
seasons smartest and most wanted pat
terms. Percale, madras, and outing fan
mel are among the materials and you'll
find plain shades, small stripes, large
stripes. small figured patterns large fig
ured patterns-patterns of all colors and
designs. Plain stiff cuffs or double
French cuffs, cut generously, and coat
style, OF course. Better share in these
savings and get into Friedlander's. as
Ninth street. today.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-10
"HAPPYLAND" TRAIN
CHARTERED BY CLUB
Washington Traffic Organization Issue,
Tickets via Raleigh Hotel Line.

Psrlor-car accommodations VIA the
Raleigh Hotel Line" Song and story
Short Line" United States Navy De
psrtment. American Telephone and Tele-
graph Company Line" ''Orstoriosl Air
Line" Gratitude Line" and ''Sunshin.
Special Line" have been sold for the an
nual dinner OF the Washington Traffic
Club at the Hotel Raleigh this evening.
All lines converge to one destina ton
'Happlyland. Among some OF the con-
ditions under which tickets have been
issued are:
ANY passenger who, in good faith. sc-
ceptS this ticket and does not enjoy him
self will, at the option Of the carrier. be
let on or put OF. or both. This Is no
place for blase persons or grouches.
Any person in this train who hasn't a
place on the program. or who is dcSirous
of singing or talking by himself. or other
wise monopoliIing the evening. will kind
ly notify the committee
a coupon attached TO the check for IN.
Graf Line" entities the holder 10
anything he wishes TO carry home, sub
ject to the approval or his wife. A coupon
to the Raleigh Hotel Line" has his
Void after mUtilation OF first
oyster"
The menu and program for the evening
is cleverly announced on a strip ticket
about a yard long.
All tickets expire at sunrise"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-10
GREET new MINISTER
At FORMAL RECEPTION
Foundry Church Board Entertains Rev.
Walter Everett Burnett.

The official board of the Foundry
Methodist Episcopal Church, Sixteenth
street northwest. gave a formal reception
last night In the church parlors. to the
new minister Rev. Walter Everett Bur-
nett, and Mrs Burnett, who have just
ccme to Washington from Johnstown. Pa.
The reception included the presentation
of a bound copy of appreciative resolutions
to Rev. DR.. Wallace MacMullen, Of Mad
ison. N. j.. who has been serving the
Foundry Church for two months.
Addresses were made by Resident
Bishop William Fraser Mcdowell, Rev.
John r. Edwards, DR.. A. c. True, Of the
board OF trustees; Miss Elizabeth F.
Pierce. of the Women's Societies OF the
church, and Irving o. Ball, president OF
the board of trustees.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-10
6. ". u. FRESHMEN
Hold ANNUAL PROM
Upper Cassmen Also Turn Out in
Large Force for Dance.

The annual prom" OF the freshman of
George Washington University was held
last night at the Raleigh Hotel 1t was
the largest and best-attended function
in the history OF the university it is
said. Not only were the "freshies" there
in large numbers, but the upper cIsssmen
also turned out
Students in charge Of the prom" were:
c. S. Fairbanks. G. V. Minick, W. K.
Wilbur. P. G. Wrenn. T A. Riley. S.
Burnstein, ]. c. Barney. W. Stayton
The President OF the University and
Mrs. Charles Herbert Stockton, assisted
by the deans Of the various Department.
and their wives. chaperoned the dance.
They were Dean and Mrs Frazer. OF
the law department; Dean and Mrs. Bor-
den of the medical depa Dean
and Mrs. Wilbur, arts; Dean and Mrs.
Hodgkins, English; Dean and Mrs. Wal
ton, dental; Dean and Mrs. Rockingham.
veternairy, and Dean A. Kalosowski, OF
the pharmacal department
The Washington herald., 1917-02-10
BATTERY B CHARTERED
COMFORTABLY At fort
Militiamen Will Not Be Mustered Out
Until War Clouds Disappear.

Comfortably quartered in barracks at
Fort Myer, the 112 men of Battery b,
n. G. D. c.. have been assigned to duty
awaiting a clearing up Of the German
situation before they hope to be mustered
out.
Although the militiamen are eager to
be ~civilians again and return to their
homes. they are willing to continue their
services as soldiers and stand ready to
respond to any call.
The battery has an enviable record Of
Mexican border service. 1t has the dis
tinction of being stationed on the border
longer than any other militia unit.
They were given a warm reception upon
their arrival at Fort Myer. Maj. French,
Quartermaster of the post. had inviting
sleeping quarters in readiness.
Capt. G. G. Wilson, in command OF
Battery b, expressed his gratitude for
the reception accorded his men.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-10
PRESIDENT HAS VISITOR.
But Caller Lands in Hospital for
InvestiRatton.

Emmett Hszllp. 40 years old, laborer.
from Middle Land. Tex, was most in
sistent that he see President Wilson yes
terdsy afternoon. He is now lodged in
the Washington Asylum Hospitel, where
his sanity is being inquired into.
Hazlip appeared at the White House
and stated he wished to see the Chief
Executive of the country. Secret Serv-
ice men explained that the President was
not having an at home and turned the
visitor over TO Policeman G. w. Nor
gan, of the White House squad
According 10 the sleuths Hazlip was
not disorderly and is merely held for
examination by the physicians.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-10
CAPITAL ILLINOISIANS
FORM STATE SOCIETY

Another addition to the numerous State
societies already in the Capital City was
formed last night at the Ebbit- Illinois
ians, rs strong. formed State society.
with Oscar ]. Ricketts,. president, and w.
II. Richards. secretary. Other officers will
be elected at a future meeting. The So
Ciety went on record as favoring the
absent voters law. already in operation
in twenty-seven States. and a copy Of the
resolution will be forwarded to the gov
crnor and the legislature OF Illinois.
The soceity will take an active part In
visitors to the Capital City
from Illinois.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-10
CONSUL LEAVES o. S. WIFE.

Chicago. Feb. s.-Germxny'. order
withdrs wing her consuls from the United
States will take from Chicago Carl skin
kel. a secretary OF the consulate for more
than twenty-SiN years and compel him
TO leave behind his wife and two chill
dren.
Mrs. Shinkel is an American ana IN.
descendant Of soldiers who fought IN the
Revolutionary war.