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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14
MART|NSDURG BOYS
WERE NOT INJURED
When Plant at Eddystone Blew Up
Tuesday-Messaaes Received.
Here.

That no Martinsburg people were
killed or injured in the explosion at
the Baldwin plant at Eddystone, Pa.
yesterday is now practically assured,
for while all local people working
there have not been heard from,
there have been no dispatches stating
that anything happened to any of
them.
Yesterday evening Harmon Reed, of
Berkeley Place. received a message
from his son, Dorsey, who has been
at the plant. for some time, stating
that he was none the worse for the
affair, and Mr.. and Mrs George John
son received word from their son,
Clayton, that he was not injured.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14
JOSEPH HOLLIS
NOW A SOLDIER
Enlisted Yesterday in Troop A Cav
airy of the District of Columbia
National Guards.

Yesterday Joseph Hollis, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Marion Hollis, went to
Washington whore he joined the army.
Upon reaching the city he sought a
recruiting station, and he was soon
enrolled among Uncle Sans soldiers,
being member of Troop A Cavalry
of the District OF Columbia Guards.
Mr.. Hollis returned home to spend a
few days, after which he will go to
Washington and enter upon his new
duties.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14
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: WILSON ASKS FARMER
TO AID NATION IN CRISIS

President Wilson sent the fol-
lowing message to the agricuI-
turaI convention in Washington
at the afternoon session yester-
day:
AT the present moment II Is
our plain duty TO take adequate
steps that not only our own
people be fed, but that we may,
If possible, answer the call for
food for other nations now at
war.
SIN this greatest of human
needs | feel that the American
farmer. will do his part to the
uttermost.
"By planting and Increasing
his production in every way
possible, every farmer will per-
form labor OF patriotism for
which he will be recognized as
soldier of the commissary,
adding his share to the food
supply of the people,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14
LOCAL YOUNG MAN is
IN w. VA. CADET CORPS

Richard Dick" Hyde OF this city,
former star baseball player on many
ameteur mines in Martinsburg, Is
among the many students at the Uni
versity at Morgantown, who belong
to the cadet corps, which was offer
ed to President Wilson few days
ago by President Trotter OF the State
University, and which will most like
ly be called II the situation becomes
serious
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14
MRS. DYCHE WILL HOLD
DANCE TOMORROW NIGHT

Mrs. Blanche Dyche will hold one
of her popular dances in Comrey's
Hall tomorrow night. The City Band
orchestra will furnish music. Mrs.
Dyche has changed the date of her
regular dance set for Saturday night
in order to accommodate a number
of dancers who would otherwise be
disappointed because the Community
Club Dance scheduled for tomorrow
night had to be postponed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14
LIGHTWEIGHT SUITS
FOR WARM DAYS

Real warm days are at hand and
lighter clothing Is essential to COM
fort. Thompson & Thompson an
nounce today very special and ex-
tensive showing of Hart Schaffner
q Marx, Grlffon Brand and Elk
Brand suits--the newest woolens, the
latest style designs, the best of tall
oring--Bor me nand boys.
The offerings also include sum-
merry garments in underwear hos
iery, negligee shirts and fine neck
wear. We refer you to their adver-
tisement on last page of this issue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14
SERIES OF CONFERENCES
READ OF EXPLOSION AT s;
GETS JOB AN HOUR LATER

George Folk. who recently returned
from Eddystone, Pa, where he was
employed in the ammunition plant,
which was destroyed yesterday, de.
cided after he had heard OF the ex.
plosion not to return to Eddystone,
and after reading the newspapers at
5 O'Clock in the evening went right
to the WOODEN mills and by o'clock
was working. His angora was gone
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14
POWERFUL BRITISH ADVANCES.
LANDSLIDE AND FREIGHT
WRECK ON THE 9. G. o.

About two hundred feet OF the
westbound Baltimore and Ohio
tracks were carried into the Potomac
river yesterday afternoon by a land
slde between Great Cacapon and
"oodmont. The roadbed which was
carried away by the slide has been
intact for half a century.
AT Hancock only few miles east
Oh the slide, five cars of westbound
freight train left the track early this
morning and both east and west
bound traffic was delayed. 1t requir
ed several hours to open traffic. !
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14
FOR SALE CHAP

complete concrete block and brick
machine, latest type, with all attach
ments; new, used only once. Also
small concrete mixer to -un by hand,
cylinder type. Adjustable steel con.
crete sill form for making any size
window or door sill with concrete
Cash or easy terms. SPRINKLE
BROTHERS PRINTING OFFICE.
4 8 ct p-1
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14
City HosnItal.

Mrs. Sarah Gallagher gave birth to
baby boy last evening.
Gilmore Green, colored, gave birth
10 baby girl last night.
Garnett Shoemaker has been dis
missed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14
0UARRYMAN ALLEGED TO
HAVE ASSAULTED TiMEkEEPER

This morning Officer Charles Rid
die and Constable Lee Lewis went
to Bunker Hill upon complaint of Fl.
s. Pitzer, timekeeper at the Baker
quarries, who alleges that Clint
Bucket, a laborer at the plant, at
tempted to assault him with a knife.
At 8 o'clock this afternoon the Of
ficers had not returned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14
Visitors Return Home.

Mrs. S. p. Todd and daughter, Miss
Nina S., who spent several days IN
Martinsburg, have returned to their
nome in Chambersburg. Mr. Todd will
remain here for several days to look
AFTER the piano business of Troup
brothers. The recent big sale con.
Quoted under his management has
added lot of work to the local field
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14
EDDYSTONE DEATH
TOLL REACHES 142
Many Persons Died Horrible Deaths
Last Night-5ut Few of Dead
Identified.
INV ITpifad Draac
(By United Press.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April IL
The latest figures obtainable place
the death toll of the Eddystone mum.
ton disaster at 145, many dying hor.
rible deaths last night. The list may
reach 800 Two arrests have been
made and other suspects are I'M
der surveillance. But few of the dead
have been identified.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14

The order issued to National Guard
headquarters undoubtedly applies to
all states. If that is true, number Of
Martinsburg boys now with Company
at Camp Cornwell will soon return
home.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14

Mr.. Martin Mcdonald, a student at
Catholic University. Washington, re.
turned to the capital city today to
resume his studies after spending the
Easter vacation at the home of his
mother, Mrs. ]. l. Macdonald.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14
Navy Will Cooperate in Delivering
Foodstuffs and War Materials to
France and England, While
Millions of Soldiers Train
PRESIDENT CONFERS WITH LEADERS
SERIES OF CONFERENCES TO BE HEEL D

WASHINGTON April 11.--By Robert j. Bender)- reed
ing allies by this country great part of the present great
war plan of mobilization The navy will cooperate
delivering them to the English and French ports to the fullest
extent Americas physical effort In the meantime hundreds
thousands of being trained for action in Europe and
will be there they fit
The heads of the great railroads here today and confer
secretly devise plans for complete cooperation with the
in mobizng these supplies the shipment Of which
will be given precedence all other freight
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14
OLD vIRGiNlA'S STATE
TREASURER DIES TO-DAY
(Rv limited Press.

RICHMOND, Va, April 11.-State
Treasurer Hartman died here today
after an illness of two days caused
by a general breakdown. He had been
treasurer for thirty years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14
WILL MUSTER OUT
ALL MARRIED MEN
No Man Will Be Accepted If He
Has Depends nts-May Affect
West Virginia.
(By United Press.)

RICHMOND, Va, April 11-All
Virginia militiamen will be mustered
out. whether they wish it or not, If
they are married or have other de-
pendents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14
FEEDING OUR ALLIES" PART OF GREAT
SCHEME OF u. S. IN WORLD-WAR
SEC. BALF0UR OFF
FOR WASHINGTON

London, April l1--For-
eign Secretary Balfour
is about to leave for
Washington on a spe-
cial mission, it was an
nounced today. Lord Ce-
ell is acting as foreign
secretary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14

Mr.. Chester Shade has returned to
Washington & Lee University after
being at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. s. Shade, of South
Maple avenue, for few days.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14

Mr.. Thomas Barry has returned to
Washington to resume his studies at
Georgetown Law School, after a
brief visit to his home here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14
ARGENTINE AND URUGUAY ANNOUNCE
WILL MAINTAIN "STR|CT NEUTRALITY

BUENOS AIRES April 11.-(By Charles p Stewart)-Ar-
genne today formally recognized the justice of Americas dec
the rcest neutrality This accepted bid to pacate the
United States in the hope of aveng the threatened embargo
coal to rgentine
URUGUAY ANNOUNCES NEUTRALITY.
MONTENEGRO April 11.-Uruguay has announced neutral
M but has declared endorsement of the principles of democ
racy enuncated by President Wilson
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14

Mr.. Walter B. Lingamfelter, of He'd
gesville district, is among the city
visitors today.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14

The Community Club Dance, an
hounced for Thursday night, has been
indefinitely postponed. II 1t p1
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14
Cyclonic Storm Of Shells Opens German
Lines and Victorious British Rush On
NO GUARDSMEN WHO
HAVE DEPENDENTS

New York, April IL
The war department has
ordered all National
Guard headquarters to
discharge from service,
whether they wish it or
not, all guardsmen hav-
ing dependents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14

WASHINGTON, April 11.-Presdent Wilson went to the
capitol today confer with the leaders and demand immediate
action the bill and other legislation He also talked
with Speaker Clark and Leader Caud Kehn and explained that
the interests and safety of the nation demand immediate action
KITCHIN INTRODUCES BILL.
WASHINGTON, April 1-Leader Kitchin today introduced
the administration fund BILL
SERIES OF CONFERENCES.
WASHINGTON, April 11A series of conferences will be
held repeatedly between the America the
allies both here and abroad Already they
times.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-14

CONTINUED on page 81
The Prescott daily news., 1917-08-28
Prescott Ice
 & Milling Go

Don't forget the Band Concert next Tuesday night at the City Park. Sev- eral of the latest popular pieces will be rendered.
 J. B. Mum returned last evening from a visit to Little Rock and Arka- dalphia. Mir. Mum had been to Little Rock to buy Fall goods for his mer- cantile establishment at Laneburg and on his return home stopped off at Ar kadelphia to visit W. R. Mum and family.
 The Prescott Concert Band will give a free concert in the City Park on Tuesday night, Aug. 2Sth, at p. m.
 N. B. Nelson arrived here last even ing from Conway MT. Nelson recent ly purchased the stock of jewelry of J. C. Sitzman in the McRae building on East Elm street and is preparing to open the establishment on the first of September. MT. Nelson is li- censed optometrist and will carry a line of jewelry, chinaware, cut glass and optical goods, also do general re- pair work. His household goods ar rived this afternoon and his family will be here the latter part of the week. MT and Mrs. Nelson and fam fly will receive a hearty welcome to Prescott.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-08-28

Guthrie Drug Stole-a good drug store
 Steel NcClelland Prescott route number three was among the business visitors here this morning.
 This weeks Saturday Evening Post may be secured fom William John a3a Thursday morning Call 243.
 Fresh Norris Candy at Guthrie's.
 Mr and Mrs. E. L. Cox and son Colyer are in St. Louis for few days where Mir. Cox will purchase his Fall line of dry goods for the firm of E. L. Cox X Co.
 The Prescott motor fire truck is about completed and will be ready for service within the next ten days. One has only to take a look at the splendid new fire fighting apparatus to be convinced that the money spent on it is well invested.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-08-28
S LOCAL NEWS ITEMS. s sSxsASSAAeAxHA

--.3.'.-,si "
 Take her Norris, it helps.
 Did you read yesterdays Daily News?
 M. w Greeson is in Decueen on business.
 W. C. Nutter is on a few days busi- ness trip to Hamburg.
 Get the September Ladies Home Journal by calling PAP
 Show your patriotism by contribut ing to the American Red Cross fund.
 Chas. F. Newth is in Little Rock today attending to business matters.
 Dr. J. c. Williams returned today from a three weeks stay in Chicago.
 On approval-McDougall Kitchen Cabinets. Prescott Hardware Com pany.
 lIr. and Mrs. W. E. Waller are at home from a two weeks visit at Gal weston, Texas.
 Phone us to send a McDougal to your kitchen on approval Prescott Hardware Company. Roy Duke will leave this evening for Tyler, Texas, where he will take a course in cotton chasing at the Tyler Commercial College.
 Misses Margaret and Lula White and Ethel Arnold spent yesterday in Hope. Mr. Clark White and Miss Conway motored over with them, re- turning last night on 223
The Prescott daily news., 1917-08-28
Store

Norris Exquisite Candies fresh by express.
 C. L. Green and wife left this morn- ing for Eureka Springs, Ark, where they will spend couple of weeks.
 Mrs. J. A. Nelson, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Hit at Buckner, Texas, has returned home.
 Why bother your neighbor for their copy of The Prescott Daily News when you get it in your home for ten cents per week?
The Prescott daily news., 1917-08-28
GuthFie Drug
 A GOOD DRUG STORE

Wanted to Rent-A five or six room house with modern conveniences. Wanted by September 1st. Address N. B. Nelson, Conway, Ark. If Joe D. Carter, Prescott route num- Der one, was among the business vis- itors in Prescott this morning.
 J. w. Holloway, one of the rural route carriers from Rosston, was a business visitor here today.
 Guthrie Drug Store-a good drug store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29

entertained since her arrival. At
dinner at which she was present Tues
day night she wore very handsome
gown of black silk point d'esprit. ap-
pliqued in a flower design of chantilly
lace and mounted on a foundation OF
raspberry and gold changeable taffeta.
The corsage of the lace appliqued
sleeves of the net edged with narrow
insertions of chantiily lace Two bands
Of black satin sewn with q gold cord
formed the girdle.
The skirt, which was round length,
was rather full and had cascades OF the
point desprit around the bottom.
caught midway on the skirt with put
terfy rosettes made OF motifs OF the
chantilly lace.
Another charming gown worn by
Mrs Mcneil at several afternoon az
fairs was of black silk lace, made on
a foundation of white satin, which had
a deep founce edged with narrow &C
Gordon pleated ruff1es and yelled in
black chiffon banded with black satin
ribbon.
The corsage was slightly bloused, the
" neck outlined with flmy white
shadow lace with tiny garlands OF rib
bon flowers in pastel colers. with a
touch of gold showing at either side
Of the opening
The long transparent sleeves of lace
came over the hands in points and had
groups of fine tucks at the elbows.
A narrow girdle OF marine blue
MORE ribbon outlined the waist and
was caught at the left side with a nat
bow and long ends
A fall of lace having the effect of a
peplum showed at the top of the skirt,
which had an overdress of the lace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29
Mrs. Wendell in Black Satin.

Mrs. Ten Eyck Wendell. who is clos
ing her house in Connecticut avenue
preparatory to leaving Washington for
the summer and perhaps for two years
or more residence at Boston, has been
wearing a wonderfully handsome gown
OF black satin. The bodice has
square neck and from 1t and extending
down the front to about five inches
below the waist line there is a piece OF
black embroidered satin. The rest of
the bodice is very close-fitting and ends
at the back of the neck with a wide
turned-over collar. The sleeves are
long and tight and over them there is
another loose sleeve not quite SO long,
but finished about the wide end with a
band of sable. The skirt of the ex-
yoke effect across the sides and back
and to this, which is shorter in the
back than on the sides, and to the piece
of black embroidered satin in front
the skirt proper is gathered on very
close. Across the front of the neck
there is narrow band OF gold braid
with a unique ornament of beaten silver
in the center and the girdle Is also
formed of the gold braid. A piece of 1t
encircles the waist and in the back
meets small ornament of the silver,
from which another girdle of the braid
appears, extending to the front of the
skirt, but at the top of the gathers and
silver ornaments. Mrs. Wendell wears
a small neckpiece of sable and a very
smart small hat of black straw with an
upturned brim, which is much higher
toward the back than the front and be-
ginning on the brim at the left Of the
front and going over to the top Of the
crown there is long. handsome orna-
ment of let
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29
Mrs. Henderson in Blue Satin.

Mrs. John b. Henderson is wearing
when making calls this spring hand
some suit of dark blue satin In a shade
almost as deep as midnight. The coat
is loose model that hangs straight
from the shoulders and the sleeves are
also wide at the cuff. which is covered
with an intricate design of braiding
in either silver or a very light shade
of tan braid. The wide skirt. which is
evidently pleated about the hips to give
the apparent width, is trimmed with
two wide bands of the same braiding
that appears on the cuffs. and the
sailor collar of the coat is also com
pletely covered with designs of the
braid. which forms very unusual but
very beautiful trimming to this cos
tune. Mrs. Henderson wears a ruche
of black dotted tulle and large hat
in n modified sailor shape of black lace
and net that is trimmed on tho right
side with some pale pink roses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29

below the hips, is also cut without
any flare. The collar buttons up close
about the neck and is turned over one.
and the upper part of the coat is trim
med with a military patch pocket on
either side of the front above the plain
belt, while below 1T on the skirt of
the coat on either side is Il huge patch
pocket fastening under a flap. The
sleeves of the coat follow the same
severe lines and are trimmed only with
row of buttons up the outside. Mrs.
Hcwry finishes this distinctly smart
but. simple costume by a wide brimmed
sailor hat Of black straw, which has
for its only trimming a band of black
grosgrain ribbon that ties in bow
at the left side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29
SOCIETY IN SILHOUETTE.
Mrs. Wilson in Black Dinner Gowns.

Two of the most notable dinner parties
OF the season were those given at the
White House last week. the first in COM
plment TO the members of the British
commission Monday evening, and the sec
ond Thursday evening for the members
Of the French commission. Mrs. Wilson
received the guests with the President
on both occasions and presided with him
at the dinner. Her gown Monday even
ing was a graceful creation of black net
incrusted in black jet
Thursday evening Mrs. Wilson. who is
in mourning for her sister and has taken
no part in social activities for the last
two months. again wore handsome
black gown. Charmeuse formed the
foundation. which was yelled in black
chiffon set off with dull Jet trimming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29

ardine combined with black satin.
The satin appears on the coat In the
collar. cuffs and pockets. which are
embroidered in navy blue wool. A mar
row belt Of gabardine shows above
the pockets.
The skirt Is made in yoke effect the
top of gabardine with inserts Of black
satin at the sides forming pockets.
The skirt. which is gathered on to
the yoke, Is made on the new straight
lines. narrowing slightly at the bottom.
Miss Bertholf in Nile Green.
Miss Dorothy Bertholf was at the
hop at the Washington barracks Fri
day night. when she wore a lovely
gown of nile green taffeta, the bodice
of silk made in surplice effect. with
the top of silver lace and the sleeves
of white tulle cut square and edged
with a picot.
A garland OF silk flowers in pastel
shades marked the waist line at the
front.
The skirt was made with SHRED
pockets at the side, each having a
spray of the pastel shaded flowers
across the top.
A cord of green covered with green
taffeta edged the bottom Of the rather
full skirt.
Mrs. Newcomer in Black Tulle.
Mrs. Henry Newcomer. who was a
dinner hostess at the Army and Navy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29
Mrs. Britten In Yellow Net.

Mrs. Britten in Yellow Net.
Mrs. Fred A. Britten was hostess at
a dinner at the Army and Navy Club
Thursday night. when she wore a be-
coming gown of yellow net over orange
satin.
The bodice with its square decollete
was pailleted in gold sequins and had
a girdle of purple velvet Gold lace
showed above the girdle and formed
the pannierlike draperies at the sides
of the skirt.
The lower part was Of the yellow
net and the whole was mounted on a
petticoat of orange satin.
Nine. Ritter will leave today for New
York, where she will attend the we'd
ding of Miss Lii Stehli and Mr. Paul
Bonner. which will take place tomor-
row.
Miss Mary Browne who has been
spending the past week with her broth
er and sister-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs A.
Britton Browne, during the absence
from the city of her mother, Mrs. Adds
b. Browne, left yesterday to spend the
week end with Miss Elizabeth Lennon
at her home at Middleburg. Va
May Dance Dates.
Miss Helen Blodgett will entertain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29
Mrs. Howard in Blue Serge.

Mrs. George Howard is wearing
smart suit of fine blue serge. The coat,
made on strictly tailored lines. is quite
long, with pleats let in at the sides and
the skirt of the coat, which is attached
to the upper part in points. shows
slight ripple at the bottom.
The upper part fits closely and is
finished with long sleeves, trimmed
from wrist to elbow with buttons and
a cape collar of the cloth which ex-
tends out to the top of the shoulders.
Her hat is a very small model. com
pletely hidden by an outstanding
trimming of dark blue grosgrain rib
bon arranged around the hat. with
group of double box pleats at the front.
The large Jet and crystal hat pins
relieved the severity of the hat.
Mrs. Penfeld In Blue Gabardine-
Mrs. Walter S. Penfield is wearing
,mart tailored suit of navy blue CAB
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29
Mrs. Marye in Blue Chiffon.

Mrs. George T. Marye wore a smart
model of dark blue chiffon at the Chevy
Chase Club last Sunday at her luncheon
given in honor of Judge and Mrs. Ell
bert H. Gary of New York. The skirt.
which was cut on the new lines. quite
full at the hips and tapering at the