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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-20
Uurge Equal Suffrage
Before Senate Comm.
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, April 20.-The Fed
eral Woman suffrage constitutional
amendment as war measure was urg.
ed today before the Senate suffrage
committee by Mrs. Carrie Chapman
Gait, president Of the National Amer.
lean Woman Suffrage association and
other leaders OF the movement. Mrs.
Gait argued that the defeat Of suffrage
IN several states IN recent elections
was definitely 10 the foreign vote d..
reeted BY unaerupulous native born.
Tho duty OF congress, she urged, was
to prevent such things.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-20
British Also Gain
In So. Palestine

LONDON. April 2O.-The general Of.
ficer commanding the British army In
Egypt reports in an official statement
to the war office that on April II the
British advanced north Of Wadi Ghuzze
in southern Palestine and captured the
Turkish advance position along a front
Of six and one-half miles.
The attack, the British statement
says, was assisted by the fire Of war.
ships and the position gained was con.
solidated.
Fighting was still proceeding at the
time TIE report was sent.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-20
Conferees Agree
On Big War Loan

WASHINGTON, April 2o.senate and
House conferees on the seven billion
dollar war bill agreed today on the
measure virtually as It passed the
Senate.
The agreement will be reported to
the two houses as soon as possible so
that the bill may be sent to the Presi.
dent for approval.
The Ways and Means committee to.
day began considering news sources
nj revenue to finance the war.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-20
Les Darcy Wants to
Make Deal With u. s.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 2O.-Les
Darcy, the Australian pugilist whom
American authorities have barred from
engaging In fights in various parts Of
the country on the ground that he was
a Stacker" today agreed to enlist un.
der the American colors II permission
is given by him by the military au.
thorities to engage in several fights
he has booked for June and July.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-20
TURK ARMY IN MES0P0TAMIA IS ROUTED
Grow Beans, Says
Food Controller
toU.S. Boy Scouts

NEW YORK. April 2O.-op the
ground that beans are the best OF
food for war emergency Herbert C.
Hoover. chairman Of the National
Food commission. urges the Boy
Scouts Of America to devote their
energies to the cultivation of that
crop.
A cablegram from Mr.. Hoover re.
ceived at National headquarters.
says there is great shortage OF
beans here and in Europe and asks
Let them help axe America able
to export ten times as many beans
as she ever exported before.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-20
Ohio Capital Has
Wild Bomb Scare
tny Araociatad prarnl

COLUMBUS, O., April 20.-Wlld ~.
nors Of q plot to blow up the state cap.
itol building was circulated today
when It became known that q rnysteri.
Gus man had been seen about the south
entrance TO the State House early yes.
terday. The man had dropped what
was supposed TO be o fuse and he ran
away when detected. Az far 40 Is
known the fuse was not found and
nothing more Of tho plot was uneaFth.
ed,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-20
Wants Roosevelt
In New York Guard
CRy Aspoeiated Pressl

Albany, April 2o.-A bill resign
ed to authorize the Governor notwith.
standing any provision Of the military
law to the contrary to appoint Colonel
Roosevelt a major general Of the Ma
tional Guard and to place him on the
reserve List, was introduced in legis.
lature by Perry NJ. Armstrong, Demo.
crat Of New York.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-20
Every Boy Scout to
Feed One Soldier
(Ry Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 20
A call to observe April 81 as National
Planting Day" by the Boy Scouts of
America was sent out today by Colin
H. Livingstone, president OF the organi-
zation, to 21S,000 members under plans
that every Scout feed a soldier"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-20
Another Sharp Rise
In Price Of Wheat
6By Associated Press,

CHICAGO, April 20.-Another sen.
sational advance distinguished the
wheat market today, based, it was said,
on heavy purchases Of September
wheat for the Allies. At the outset
prices fell a little below last nights
close. Then came the bulge. July
shot up cents from bottom to S2.11
and September 13%L to $1.S9.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-20
Ambassador EIkus
Has Spotted Typhoid
(By Associated Press)

THE HAGUE, via London, April 20.
United States Ambassador Ellkus Is.
seriously Ill at Constantinople with
Epottted Uphold, according to dispatch
from Berlin. The vossische Zeitung
says that German specialist is assist.
ing the embassy physician.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-20
Navy Gains Strength
Over 1000 a Day
tRy AssoeIated pressl

WASHINGTON, D. O.. April 40
Navy recruiting yesterday showed q
net gain OF 1889 men, or an average
daIiy gain for the week ending yesteF.
aay Of 1894 With THU addition tho
total eombtiant strength was brought
te 1885,, Secretary Daniels valid there
was NO doubt the full authorized nun.
her OF $1,000 would be reached by May
first,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-20

The three black.
ed states in south
ern Brazil are those
in which the half
million German res
idents have revolt
ed against the Bra.
lillian government.
They are: 1, Par.
ana; 2, Santa Cath.
erina; 3, R / .
Grandc do Sui. Az
Porto Allegro. Bra.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-20

BERLIN, April 2O.-occupation of
the siegfried position which long had
beer under construction, says an Off
cial statement issued today by the Ger
man army headquarters. began on
March 16 and ended yesterday by the
abandonment OF the bank of the river
Aisne between Condo and Soupir. "The
enemy" statement adds follows hest
tatingly."
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-20
FRENCH GAIN NOT
So PRONOUNCED
IN TOD|AY'SF|GHT
They Were, However, Able
to Stand Off Counter
Attacks.
BRITISH ON MOVE AGAIN
Germans Announce Thai
Their Retreat Has come
to End.

While the French advance last night
was not so spectacular as en- preceding
days Of the great battle, along the
Aisne and in the Champagne progress
was nevertheless continued IN import,
ant sectors.
This was notably true of the region
northeast of Scissors where lines OF
development are gradually being drawn
nearer to the important railroad cen.
tire of Laon the strategic objective in
this division of the front.
The advance toward Laon was con.
tinued on the Vauclerc plateau almost
directly south OF this city where the
French are pushing northward west 81
the Rheims.Laon road.
On the plains north of Rheims where
the Germans are clinging stubbornly
10 their strongly entrenched position
several Of their trenches near Courcy
we're carried III grenade attacks. Head
way was also made east of Loivre in
this sector.
In the Champagne notably near Mo.
ronvilliers the Germans launched the
expected violent counter attacks which
the French troops, their artillery
brought up. were amply prepared to
meet.
Signs of renewed activity also that
appeared yesterday in British front in
Arras battlefield, where some gains in
Lens regior and east OF Fanlpoux were
reported. also extended last night to
the district northwest of st. Quentin.
London today reports British prog.
ress in the neighborhood OF Villers.
Guisiain midway between st. Quentin
end Cambria.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-20
More Money for
Magazine Fund
at Guard Camp

Contributions to the fund for the
purchase of magazines for the boys
at the Concentration camp today
were as follows:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-20
THE WIEATHER

Probably showers and cooler To-
night; Saturday probably showers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-06-16
America At War
To Save Herself
Secretary Lane, Interior Department.

q ECRETARY LANE in speech in Washington last
Monday night said.
~ America is at war in sef-defence and because she
could not keep out she is at herself,
with the rest of the world from the nation that has
linked itself with the Turk and adopted the method of
Mahomct setting itself to make the world DO" be ore policies
backed by organized and scientific military system.
Why fighting German The brief answer is that
ours is war of self defence We did wish to fight
Germany She made the attack not on our shores
but ships our lives our rights our future FOR two
Years and held neutrality that made apollo
gsts things which outraged man of fair
At each new offence the invasion of Belgium killing
civilian Begans the attacks on Scarborough and other
defenceess the laying Of mines in neutral waters the
fencing of the and through the months said
This is archaic unciyiliZcd war but war All rules
nave been thrown away all nobility man has come down to
the primitive brute. And while cannot justify. we will
Then Why in? Because we could not keep out The
sion OF the United States by slow steady logical steps Our
smpahies evolved into conviction OF seflnterest our
love OF fair play rpened into alarm at our own peril.
we talked the language and in the spirit of good faith
and sincerity honest should talk. until we discovered
that ojr talk was construed as cowardce And Mexico was
called upon to COW us We talked as would talk who
natra interests until we discovered that we we're thought
to be nation money makers devoid of all character
Until indeed told that could not walk the high
of the world without PERMISSION OF Prssan soldier
that our ships might sail without wearing striped
uniform OF humiliation upon narrow path OF national
subservience
not war until found that the treaty to pieces at
ege but the symbol OF policy that made agreements
worthless against purpose that knew word but
And into this war for ourselves. 1t Is war
to preserve sefrespect to Justify right
live 1t precious that this America should live than
that we Americans should live And this America
has been challenged from the first of this war by the
strong arm power that has sympathy with pur
pose and will hesitate to destroy if the law that we
respect the rights that sacred the spirit that we
have stand her will to make this world bow before
her policies backed by her organized and scientific military
system The world of Christ neglected but not rejected
Christ has again face to face with the world of
Mahomet. who Willed to win by force
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-06-16
Endorsed At Home
Such Proof as This Should Convince Any
Snow Hill Citizen.

Inc public endorsement of local
citizen Is the best proof that can bc
produced None better. none stronger
can be- had When man comes for
ward and testiies to his fellow-citizens,
addresses his friends and neighbors.
you may be sure he is thoroughly con
WINGED or he would not do SO. Telling
ones experience when ii IL for the
public good is an net of kindness that
should be appreciated The following
statement given by resident Of Snow
Hill adds one more to the many cases
Of Home Endorsement which are being
published about Doan's Kidney Pills
Read il.
c. ". Shockley prop. wholesale
grocery Green Street. Sfow Hill. says
II can say that the use of Doan's Kid
ney Pills which ! got at Cottingham 4
Co. Drug Store. did me good and was
not disappointed in them. took them
for soreness ana pain across my back
and disordered kidneys They brought
me Just the desired relief and don I
hesitate TO recommend them.
Price 80 cents nj all dealers Don I
simply ask for a kidney remedy get
Doan's Kidney Pills the same that
Mr. Shockley had Foster Milburn Co..
Props Buffalo. y. Y.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-06-16
New Officials Appointed
By New City Council

At the first regular meeting Of the
City Council of Snow Hill, held in the
Municipal building last Monday night
Councilman J Clifton Mock was appoint
ed Secretary and treasurer and Hurley
j Esham was regularly appointed police
man, he having been formerly appoint
ed to I'LL vacancy of about two weeks.
AT former meeting Of Council it was
decided to tender MIR Esham the posi-
tions of policeman. collector Of town
taxes and street superintendent al a
lump salary for doing all He accepted
the positions and the Mayor and Coun-
ell say the town will save from two to
three hundred dollars year thereby.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-06-16
IndiantOWn

Mrs J a DeMar. Miss Ruth DeMar
and Joseph De Mar, who have been
visiting friends here. have returned to
their new home in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs ). +. Shockley and little
daughter. Esther spent the week end
with her father. Mr. George Moore and
family. at White Haven.
Mrs. George Barnes visited at the
home of her brother. MIR lie Roy Stage
at Water Melon Point Farm. last Sat
urday.
MIR. and Mrs ". X Trui,t visited
relatives at Norfolk. Va. the first of
this week.
Mrs Marion Disharoon, who has been
very III, il some improved at this time,
Miss l.oyal, OF Snow Hill. spent the
week end with Miss Nettie Shockley.
MIR and Mrs. George Barnes and chill
dren were entertained at dinner last
Sunday at the home of Mr. D. f. Fooks
N Snow Hill
Mr.. and Mrs Ernest Shockley and
children. and Mr. and Mrs John Shock.
ley and SON Edward, spent last Sunday
with their parents, Mr. and Mrs f. G.
Shockley.
Mrs. y. J Gray, OF near Nassawango
is spending this week with her daughter
Mrs Marion Disharoon
Miss Bessie Stagg. of Snow Hill
spent Wednesday of last week with hei
sister. Mrs George Barnes
Mrs John Trutt is visiting friends il
Philadelphia and New York.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-06-16
NOT ENOUGH CHILDREN

ever receive the proper balance OF food
to sufficiently nouriSh both body and
brain during the growing period when
natures demands are greater than in
mature life. This is shown in so many
pale faces, lean bodies. frequent colds,
and lack Of ambition.
For all such children we say with
inmistakable earnestness. They need
scott's Emulsion, and need it now. 1t
possesses in concentrated form the very
God elements to enrich their blood. It
:hanges weakness 10 strength; il makes
hem sturdy and strong. No alcohol. 4
Scott q BOVINE, Bloomfield. Nj.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-06-16
Girdletree

Prof llaIold Scarborough, q st..
Johns College, Is home to SPEND his
vacation with his parents MIR. and
Mrs. + ". Scarborough
Mr. and Mrs 6. l. Barnes. ST. and
Mr. and Mrs. g. l.. Barnes. Jr. and
little son, also Mrs c. Y. Rowley are
visiting relatives at Parksley
Miss Mamie Selby Is visiting some
time in Wilmington Del, with her
sister Miss Margie Selby. She will
also visit friends in Philadelphia and
New York before returning home
Little Miss Minnie Boggs has returned
to her home in Melfa. Va. after visit
ing Mr. and Mrs ". a. r. Strnng.
Mrs. Arthur Hudson and two children
Virginia and Edward. are visiting rela-
tives in oak Hall, Va
MIR Milton Mccain mas returned
home after spending some time at
Hebron. Nd.
We are sorry to report MIR Walter
Savage quite sick.
Miss Bell Rowley left for her home at
Opia, Va. on Thursday She was ac-
companied by Miss Margaret Straughn,
who will spend the summer there.
Mrs. Restine and daughter Mrs.
Annie Jarvis, and little son, Of Cape
Charles, are guests Of Mr. and Mrs.
Clayton Scarborough,
Mr. Chauncey Hastings Of Delmar,
spent the week end al the home OF
Mrs Mollie Riley
Childrens Day services will be helC
IN the First Baptist Church Sunday
evening.
Walden Richardson Of Snow Hill
spent last week with MS grandparents
MIR and Mrs. Sewell Jones
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-06-16
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
9 q 8 TO RIA
The Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore. Maryland
Entrance Examinations
State Scholarship in Engineer,
ing Courses.

ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS fot the Depart
meni Of Engineering a. well "a for the College Of
Arts and Sciences will bs held by the College
Entrance Examination Board IN the Academic
wood. Baltimore. June ls-2i. 1915. beginning at
2 A. NJ each day
APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING established
under the prov isiuns Of the Laws Of Mary land
Chapter 90 1872 will now L. received II there -
more than one applicant for = particular scholar
ahip,,a competitive examination must h" taken in
the Academic building. Homcwod. on Sept
a. 1917 beginning At "A NJ APPOINTMENT will
be- mad" sUpn after,
Each Legislative District of Baltimore Cts and
each County Of the STATE. with the exception 81
entitled to one or more scholarships for the years
l9l7-is. IN addition TO thns" which have already
been assigned In the three counties mentioned
above all the available scholarships have been
awarded.
Under IN, prov isions ~ ia. Al Of A. ssmbly.
the County and Cts Scholarships IN ID, Depart
mcnt u Engineering awarded only To des"rv-
INK students whusr financial circumstance are
such that they are unable 10 obtain an education
in Engineering unless free tuition hc GRANTED
Ia hem. The scholarships cntitle the holder 10
free tuition IRE. Of cXt-iooks. and exemption
from all regular fees The cN penst Of attendance
for those who do not receive scholarships Is ma
greater than a. othc Maryland institutions.
Scholarships may b, awarded 10 graduate. Of
l.oyula College. ST Johns College Washington
College. Western Maryland College. Maryland
Agricultural College. Mt - Mary College. Roc.
Hin College and on" scholarship will be awarded
A. large
Applicant. should address the Registrar, III,
John. Hopkins University faf blank forms oi
application and fui further information rs q
examinations, award ~ scholarship and course.
81 instruction
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-06-16
None But Americans
In Worcester County

Are you genuine American citizen?
If so, show your colors. This is no
time or place for German sympathizers
or apologists. We DO not know of any
IN our county Mara time Forward
March Keep Step,
Long may our land be bright
With freedom holy light;
Protect US by thy might.
Great God. our King.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-06-16

People ARE learning that little fore
thought often saves them big expense.
Here is an instance: +. ". Archer,
Caldwell, Ohio writes 81 do not believe
that our family has been without Cham
berlan's Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy since we commenced keeping
house years ago When we go on an
extended visit We take it with US.
Obtainable everywhere.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-06-16
Investors

Wig not invest your savings in
the very best? Bonds are the
safest form of security known to
man.
Write for circular giving list of
high grade bonds paying from
All to 81.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-06-16
To The Public.

II have been using Chamberlain :
Tablets for indigestion for the past six
months, and il affords me pleasure to
say have never used a remedy that
did me so much good - Mrs C. +.
Riley. lllion. \. Y. Chamberlain Tab
let's are obtainable everywhere.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-06-16
Maryland Girls Some Patriotic

TO save light the young woman who
has a soldier sweetheart will be patrl-
otto enough to sit on the vineclad porch
this summer. and every little bit helps
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-06-16

We expect the controversy over the
correct pronunciation OF Marshal Jof-
fires name to end abruptly when the
Russian Mission arrives.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-06-16
Pence am One Way

Why is il that the peace for which all
Of the so-called international Social
lists" are working is peace on the Ger.
man ternsy
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-06-16
Is That Much In

The army private who gets all his
expenses paid and So per month in real
money is just about SIS per month
better off than the average man out Of
the army
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-06-16
This is Tub-Skirt Time

and you will find us well prepared. Several
new numbers have been added this past
week. There are Gabardines. Piques, Reps.
Linens, Linenes and Fancy Stripes; all OF the
newest models. They are CSC. ST. .48, ST. 98,
So. So So co. So 49, S4 49, and SIS so.
Taffeta Skirts are Very Popular this Season.
We have large assortment of Stripes Plads.
Navy Blue and Black $5.9S.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-06-16
Summer Time
Is Wolfe Time!

We have on display a most beautiful assortment
in wide range OF patterns, Well as plain coIors.
and they are very moderately priced
20 inches wide 29c. to $50
- inches wide. 1Oc. to 35c.
White Embroidered NoiIes. 10 in wide 21c.to 75c.
White 4 Coored Organizes. Is in 35c. 70 SIPS
Mercerzed Batiste 35c. to SIPS
Fancy White Skirting, thousands OF Yards fancy
or plain Weaves. 29c. to S5c.
French and Ramie Linens, mostly all coofs
39c. sec. and 75c.
Our Silk Department
is overlooking with all the wanted materials.
Special Purchase of Fancy Striped and
Plaid Taffetas, suitable for skirts and dresses val
ues up to 81. 90. SPECIAL 1.48 yard.
White Pongee 80 inches wide 81 90, $500 and
$3.50 yard.
36-inch Chiffon Taffeta, an exceptional value,
all colors, ST. so.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-06-16
Stomach Trouble. And COn..ipation.

Il will cheerfully say that Chamber.
laln's Tablets are the most satisfactory
remedy for stomach troubles and con.
stipatiou that have sold in thirtyfour
wears drug store service. writes s II.
Murphy. druggist. Welsburg. y. Y.
Ohtainable everywhere
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-06-16

q ECRETARY LANE in a speech in Washington last
Moudal night said
~ america is at in sedefence and because she
could not keep out: she is at to herself,
..L .L ~ .n ..r.- .r.. tL .aiL-. inal La.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-06-16

We have a very pretty assortment OF silk and
Sweaters. all the wanted colors, $5.9S to $3.50.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-06-16
New Silk Dresses

Georgette Tatfeta and Crepe de Chine; all wanted
colors. $3.50 to $3.50.
Wolfe Dresses. $3.50 to $1,000.
Wool and Silk Jersey Coats very much in
demand, $1O.9S and $500
All Coats Greatly Reduced.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-02-09
Popular BroCkway Couple
Welded At Circle

Quite surprise was sprung on
the residents of Circle last We'd
nesday evening when it was re-
ported that Miss Lena Jensen and
Glenn Malvern, both of Brockway,
had just been married. The event
had been expected to take place
for some lime but nevertheless it
came as a big surprise.
The happy event took place at
the home of Rev. and Mrs. GRAY
dal last Wednesday evening at 8
o'clock Rev. Gravdal officiating.
The happy young couple left
the following day for Brockway,
where they will make their future
home on Mr.. Malvern's homestead
on Duck creek.
The newly-weds are well known
here and have a large circle of
friends who join with the Banner
in wishing them very happy and
prosperous journey through life.