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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-06
FIRES COULD HAVE:
|. BEEN PREVENTED,
SAYS THE REPORT
TIE ACTUARIAL BUREAU Ma
TioNAL BOARD OF UNDER
WRITERS OF NEW YORK.
HAS ISSUED INTERESTING STA
TIsTiCs CONCERNING LOSS
ES IN STATE.
A COMPARISON is MADE WITH
THAT OF OHIA AND
VIRGINIA.

The actuarial bureau of the Nation
al Board of Fire Underwriters, OF
New York City. has just issued stats
tics it has gathered from a large per
centage Of all the fires that occurred
in West Virginia during the year 1915
The report lays special emphasis up
on the first that originated from
strictly preventable causes and gives
a comparison with the states of Ohio
and Virginia.
The report states that in each of the
fires from strictly preventable causes
preliminary inspection would have
shown the element of danger, which
also might have been easily remedied
! The list of strictly preventable causes
Is given as follows: defective chin.
neys and 'fiues, fireworks, firecrack.
ers, ETC.; gas, natural and artificial;
ignition of hot grease. oil, tar wax.
asphalt, etc; hot or molten metal.
matches, open fires. open light, pc
troleum and its products, rubbish ana
| litter smoking, (cigars, cigarettes,
pipes, etc. steam and hot water
pipes. stoves, furnaces, boilers and
their pipes. The total loss in West
| Virginia from fires from the above
causes during the year 1915 is given
at $S47,9SS, or 2S.S per cent of all the
fires during that year.
In the list from partly preventable
causes the report estimates that at
least half of the loss oecasioned by
spontaneous combustion was proven
table, and that all other causes had
some degree of preventability. The
list contains electricit explosions. ex-
posure. incendiarism lightning, mis-
cellanenos, cause known but not class.
med; sparks from fires. sparks from
machinery and spontaneous combus.
ton. The total during 1915 from fires
from the above causes is
given at s497.sos, or 4I.5 per cent Of
the total.
szxne xzsures fnrther esse tffe loss
from unknown tprnhsbly largely pre-
ventablel as 1886, O15, or 29.6 per cent
o fthe total.
An interesting comparison is made
with the neghboring states of Ohio
and Virginia in the various causes
that have been cited. Under the
strictly preventable causes West yir-
ginia leads with the total Of 2S.S per
cent; Ohio comes second with total
OF 251 per cent while Virginia has
only al per cent.
In the list that is assigned to part
~ preventable causes West Virginia
has Ais per cent; Ohio, 40.7 per cent
AMI Virginia 31.3 per cent.
1t may be seen from these figures
that West Virginia has more fires
from strictly and partly preventable
causes than either Ohio or Virginia.
The report concludes that after
mony months of work the only way
to make West Virginia really safe is
to secure the intelligent and interest
ed cooperation Of the public. Indi-
vidual carelessness is the greatest fire
hazard.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-06

If OF Mecca, who in July, 1916 rai..3
the standard Of revolt against the an
thority OF the Turkish Sultan ),
drove the Ottoman garrison on, 1,
the Holy City of Mecca. has ados,ss
the tile Of king of the Heiaz.9
The Hejaz is a region fArab,.u
extending along the eastern coast y,
the Red sea and has an area Of abont
100000 square miles.
Great Britain, France and tta,.
have recognized the new kingdom
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-06
MONEY TO LOAN

Will loan money on real es-
tate, stocks. bonds, and person.
Al endorsement as security. In
writing state amount of money
desired and nature Of security
to be offered. Address Post Of
fee Box Ga, Martinsburg, w.
Va.
II 20 / mo.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-06
Firemen Called to Meet.

All members of Hose Company No.
5 are requested to meet at their hall
on North Queen street at 7.3o O'Clock
on Thursday night. January 4th. to
attend the Comrey's Band Fair in a
body 2 cts
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-06

Breakfast.
Prunes Cereal and Cream
Poached Eggs
Popovers Coffee
Luncheon and Supper.
Siiced Ham Potato Salad
Graham Bread
Fruit in Cups Cocoa
Dinner.
Chicken Soup
Beef Steak French Fried Potatoes
Baked Onions
Date Salad
Fruit Pudding
Fruit in cups Bananas diced and
served with grapefruit or oranges.
likewise diced, in dessert glasses.
swettened to taste. are delicious.
Serve in small glass cups.
Fruit pudding Slice six bananas.
three oranges. one lemon and half
pineapple; place in alternate layers
in bowl and sprinkle with sugar.
Then take a package Of gelatin and
soak thirty minutes or more in pint
OF cold water; add one and a half
pints of hot water to dissolve it and
then one and half cups OF sugar.
When the sugar is dissolved pour over.
fruit and put on ice to set. Serve
with whipped cream.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-06
ToMoRRoW's MENU.

For my good-man's sake. pray
come sit down; here is a piece of pie
and pudding OF my own making. 60
George Peels.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-06
PARLIAMENT HEADS TO MEET

Those of Germany and Her Allies Wi,
Confer In Berlin.
LONDON, jan. S.--In dispatch f.,
the. Exchange Telegraph Compapv
from Copenhagen the correspondent
says:
"The Vienna Reichspost saws II
learns that an important meeting OF
the Presidents of the German Ans.
tro-Hungarian, Bulgarian and Turkish
Parliaments will be ,eld in Berlin
January 49,"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-20
SALISBURY

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Martin of Al
bourgh were called here by the death
Of Martin Saunders.
Martin Saunders. only child of Mr.
and Mrs. Clark Saunders died at the
Samaritan hospital Saturday night
after a short illness, age eighteen
months Everything was done to
save the little fellow who was
bright attractive boy. The funeral
was observed Tuesday afternoon.
There was a large attendance of rela-
tives and friends. The services were
conducted by Rev. Peter Heller. In
terment was in Center Salisbury.
The sympathy of everyone is extend
ed to the bereaved parents.
For with tender love the angel,
In his arms the sick child folded
Clash the tiny wazen fingers
Der the peaceful, slumbering breast,
Close the baby eyelids gently,
Little Martin has gone to rest.
Lay the precious sleeper softly
In a strange and lonely bed;
He is safe from every evil, sles
Safe from every earthly storm.
Jesus loves these little children,
He has borne him DER the flood,
And has laid your treasure safely
In the bosom of his God.
Beautiful and gentle angels
Watch and guard your baby there,
SO he will not miss your voices,
Or your never wearying care.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Randall and Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Randall visited rela-
tives in town recently.
The students attending school at
North Bennington from here are Hor-
ace Hulett, Gladys Golfer, Thresa
and F'ebe Madison, Charles Young,
Forrest Hulett and Lois Young, Miss
Marjory Randall attends school at
Bennington.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-20
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told
Strictly for Busy Readers

Collins NJ. Graves Wednesday even
ing entertained the members of his
Sunday school class at his home on
Hillside street. Later in the evening
the young people we're the guests of
Mr.. Graves at the moving picture
theatre. They report that they
passed an exceedingly enjoyable even
ms.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-20
SWEATERS WANTED
Arc Needed at Once for New England
Troops

Boston, Sept. 19.--An appeal for
10000 sweaters for immediate distri.
button among soldiers in the camps
and forts of New England was issued
tonight by James Jackson, division
manager Of the American Red Cross.
THE nights are getting colder and the
men of the drafted army, unused to
openair life, need sweaters to keep
them warm" says the appeal. This
demand comes on us entirely outside
of the request for goods for Europe. =
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-20
BRITISH LOSSES
Heavy List Reported for the Past
Seven Days

London, Sept. 19-Casualtios in the
British ranks reported for the week
ending yesterday follow;--Killed or
died,of wounds. 135 officers and 4755
men; officers wounded or missing,
431, and men wounded or missing 2l..
$40.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-20

Rome, Sept 19.-The Italian ship
ping losses for the week ending Sept
Is, and official announcement says
were one steamer under 1900 ton,
and one small sailing vessel.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-20

The number of vessels of more than
1000 tons reported sunk last week is
the smallest destroyed in one week
since Germany began her intensified
submarine compaign last February.
The number under 1000 tons is the
largest for any week, but one, since
February The total number of ships
sunk is the largest since the week
ending June "a.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-20
SUBMARINE LOSSES
More Ships Sunk, But They Were
Mostly Small

London Sept. 19.--British mer.
chant ships OF 16OO tons and over
sunk by mines or submarines in the
last week numbered eight, according
to the Admarilty report tonight
Twenty ships OF under 1000 tons
also were sunk. and one fishing YES
sci. The statement adds that the ar
rivals were 1895 and the sailings Q.
1871, Six vessels were unsuccessfully
attacked
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-06-27
New Educational Laws

a new minimum salary law was
recently passed boy the Legislature
providing that no teacher shall re-
ceive less than $500 per month.
School boards and teachers should
bear this in mind IA making out con
tracts for the coming year.
A change has been made in the law
regarding qualifications OF teachers so
that after Sept. /. 1919 no one may
become a teacher who has not had
one years experience or attended
high school two years and taken one
year Of professional training, either
at a County Training School or at a
State Normal School. This means
that this fall is the last opportunity
for one to take professional training
to become a teacher without first TAX
ing two years in high school.
Anyone who is interested in fitting
themselves to become teachers should
write Prln. \. E. Smith, Viroqua, for
further information.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-06-27
Misleading Statements Corrected

EDITOR CENSOR: In last weeks
CENSOR, in the article"Lutheran Bod
les Unite" a number Of inaccuracies
occur which should be corrected. The
total membership was given about ten
times too high. 1t is approximately
100000 in place of 100000.
There never has been passed any
resolution by the United church crit
Kissing the governments attitude on
any subject whatsoever, either byGer-
man sympathizers or any other sym
pathizers. Two years ago a resolu-
ton was unanimously passed petition-
ing the president to put an embargo
on arms.
1t was Rev. J. q. Roseland, who
had served as secretary of the United
church for 25 years, who introduced
the patriotic resolution at the late con-
ventiou, not Rev. Stearns as stated in
said article. CONTRIBUTED.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-06-27
WANT AID. COLUMN
FOR Sale

For SALE 20 acres Of land, i miles
from Viroqua. Sold with or without
crops, and at right price if taken
soon. I. J. Thorson, Westby. 24-3w*
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-06-27
In Campaigns of 1861
1898 Ii Was Different

Editor Frazier. who is also postmas-
ter at Readstown, in his paper says:
80 far as We are able to learn, there
has not been single volunteer for
the army or navy from the town of
kickapoo or village of Readstown.
We have received authority to fur
nish transportation for anyone be-
tween the ages of Is and 70 years who
will volunteer for the service The
fact that you have been registered
does not bar you from enlistfng at
this. time. Who will be the first from
Readstown? Come to the postotfice
Transportation to Madison and dinner
at Wauzeka will be furnished free. -
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-06-27
La Crosse Normal Students

La Crosse State Normal school are the
following: Edna Palechek, Ora Rab-
bitt, Earl fainter, Helen Lake, Stella
Hagen, Georgia Hufford Fern Lind,
Grace Linke, Helen Neprud, Cornelia
Rudie. Dott Smith, Ruth Moackrud,
Edna Bredlow, Helen Flanagan, Freda
tulmer, Alma Gullord, Inga Morten-
son, Lillian Osborne. Mary Starch.
They number eighteen in all, but
only two, Rabbit and fainter are
from Viroqua. They graduated from
the three-year course for high school
teachers and principals. Elsie Preus
of La Crosse, a former Viroqua girl,
was one of the graduates.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-06-27

For SALE-A Durham bull two
years old. Good size. S. c. Dragne.
Viroqua, Route No 5. 26-lw
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-06-27
The Cashton CeIebration

Viroqua will aid Cashton on the
Fourth. In commenting on the APP
preaching celebration the RECORD
says: The big band of Viroqua, head
ed by that famous leader, Otto Brown
will furnish the best of music. Sena
tor J. Henry Bennett will deliver TIE
GRAFTON, Lawrence Brody will read
the Declaration of independence. Ar
auto parade OF glittering spiendor
grand drill of soldiers of the Third
Wisconsin Regiment team, band con
cert, dancing, racing and sports.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-06-27

For SALE-Ford touring car Just
been overhauled and in first class con-
dition. Will be sold cheap. INQUIRE
at c. W. Franklin's paint shop.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-06-27
Notice to Pay Water Rent

Notice is hereby given that | viii
be in my Office each afternoon durin g
the month of July to receive water
rent. Ordinance No. 81 requires me
to add 10 per cent to the same if not
paid within 30 days Please be prompt
and save money thereby.
+. NJ MINSHALL, City Treas.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-06-27
NOTICE

Let T.N.Deaver figure on that house
or barn basement and silo you are go
ing to build, Contractor for all kinds
Of concrete work and cement blocks.
Work guaranteed aud prices right. Tel
ephone No. 800. I3-tf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-06-27
Notice to Horse Breeders

The purebred imported Belgian stall
lion cling MARS" 1888 (S36S4l, viii
stand the season as follows: Sunday
az home in NiroQua, Monday st Ross,
Tuesday 1T Liberty. Wednesday at
Avalanche. Friday at Viroqua Stone
Barn. Telephone No 1854.
r. J. HELGERSON. lS-tf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-06-27

Insure with John Dawson & Co.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-06-27

For RENT-A large room with kit
chenette and closet, suitable for light
house keeping. Phone 143, Viroqua
26-tf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-06-27
Wanted

WANTED-A girl to do homework
on the farm. Apply to Mrs. H.R. Yer
geront, Yiroqua. RI.
WANTED Girl. Inquire of N. J..
Felix. 26-I
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-06-27
III. E. ROGERS
Dry Goods
THE FARMERS BANK
Commenced Business Jan.9, 1917

ID EPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
II Farmers Bank located at Viroqua. State Of
Wisconsin at the close of business on the Goth day
of June 1917 pursuant to call by the Commits.
sioner Of Banking.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-06-27
RESOURCES
LIABILITIES
STATE OF WISCONSIN !
County Of Vernon

|, CA Cutter. Asst Cashier of the above named
bank. do solennly swear that the foregoing state
ment Is true to the best Of my knowledge and be-
lief CHRIS ELLEFsoN. President.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day Of June. 1917 IA MOEN.
Notary Public.
My commission expires February Il. lQls.
Correct attest: CHRIS ELLEFsoN. CIV Moore.
Directors
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-06-27

For SALE-My farm of l43 acres /
mile northwest of Readstown See
Albert c. Anderson, Niroqua, R3: or
the undersigned, Readstown, general
delivery. Arne Hauge. 1852
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

struck him only once, and he went
down. turned to Kendrick, who, white
faced, shaking, could only stare at the
gun in the Colonies hand. He wasn't
worth bothering with. turned to Holt
lie seemed mesmerized by the Colonel's
eye. He dared not press the trigger on
which his finger rested.
II am about to count three" said the
Colonel. II shall fire Immediately after
ward. Thr-'
He didn't finish the word; Hollis gun
dropped to the floor of the stand. Hoarsely
he called down the steps to the waiting
clerk:
"Vivandiere first, Jeanne d Arc second,
Halidon third"
He turned back to us.
"You may CO. he said chokingly.
@There's law in this land, and
"And You'll neveh call to it, said the
Colonel.
"But I'll see that you are"
"Neveh mind me-" said the Colonel
He bowed to Miss Leland. "Shall we
leave this-er-den of thieves, ma amp
Not yet, Colonel" l cried. "Jerry!"
| thrust into his hands my bunch of
tickets on the last race "Cash them
quick! When they're cashed, come back
Until then"
There were drops of foam on Hollis lip,
but he did not interfere with Jerry as he
darted past him down the steps and
across the track, to mingle with the
crowd, that now was hoarsely cheering for
Vivandiere.
mo danger, if we stay here until bets
are cashed, of them changing the posted
result" | smiled.
The Colonel nodded gravely. Miss
Leland spoke to him:
Colonel, was this all--did they all
know-of this plot? Were they in it?
All of them?"
She looked down at Dane, just begin
ming to sit up.
"All. And myself too, y he said gravely.
"But I-theah is limits Miss Leland, and
"You are brave and honest gentleman,
she cried
ZANE rose unsteadily to his feet. He
glared around at us, touching the
bruised spot on his jaw
"You-you-what happened?" he
asked. "Bobbie! What are you
Remembrance came to him. He glared
at Holt and Kendrick.
"You let-what have you done?'
"Vivandiere' number has been posted,
said. "The books are now paying off the
bets on my mare
Paying off? On Vivandiere?" His
voice rose to shrek. do you realize
Holt Kendrick! Did you stand for this?
Don't you know that"
"Carteret,' said Miss Leland, @what
difference can it make to you whether
Vivandiere is declared winner or not?"
If, after what Colonel Buckmaster had
said, there remained the slightest doubt,
it vanished now.
Difference shrieked Dane. differ
ence? All the difference in the world. 1t
means that"
"Then you were in this conspiracy to
defeat Vivandiere-to rob her of the VIC
tory she earned What Mr.. Herman told
me was true; his suspicious were true.
You--Carteret, you're their
Buthew was lost toall sense of shame now.
"Thiefi Don't talk nonsense, YOU little
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

KNOWN? He lies!"
"You hear?' cried Miss Leland.
Kendrick smiled; Holt chuckled aloud.
1t was the latter who answered her.
alike master, like man." he quoted.
"Of course they deny it. But-the proof
is conclusive | am sorry for YOU, Miss
Leland, that you should have been de-
ceived into trusting to train your horses
man like Herman; but-our duty is
plain. Viyandiere was doped into running
beyond herself. We have discovered the
act and-she is disqualified. If you will
excuse me-"
RUT he didn't reach the head of the
steps, from where he would order the
clerk to post the number of Jeanne dare
and the horses that had followed her into
second and third place. stepped in front
of him.
you've done me-" said, my voice
trembling done me by the most cow
ardly crooked trick dirty mind could
conceived But you're not through with
me. I've something to say and do
looked into the muzzle of revolver.
1--WE expected something like this, Ker-
man," said Holt. SECT out of my way,
Or"
For moment stood before his weapon.
From the track and grand-stand came the
voices of the crowd:
RESULT RESULT
Was life worth living when all the world
should know-believe, rather-that
Herman of Kernans Farm had sunk to the
level of the lowest-had "doped' his
horses? Was it worth while? Or should
| fling myself
"Just moment, Mr.. Holt, sch. Theah's
three of us jedges, Sch"
Holt turned He stared into the cold
eyes of Colonel Buckmaster. He looked
lower. The old Colonel had his gun out,
and his withered hand held it firmly. 1t
was big blued-steel revolver, and it
must have seemed of cannon size to the
astounded Holt.
"Wh-what do you mean?' gasped Holt.
II mean-theah's lmits!" said the
Colonel.
He bit the words off short, and could
see his wispy goatee jut forward.
The crowd, bit exhausted by its own
yelling, had grown silent for space.
Luckily, the crowd could not see what
was going Ou, Uuc Wdll-lhC Itll vi ULc
judges stand hid all save our heads and
shoulders from view.
4Don't move said the Colonel. "I've
used my gun, seh I'll use it once mob if
needful."
Kendrick spoke:
"Buckmaster, you're insane! Do you
realize"
Il realize" said the Colonel, "that
thought | was bought. But | wasn't!
No, by CAD, sch! Hiahed, maybe, but not
bought! Theah's limits! They have been
reached. l thought-my Gawd, thought
that I'd stoop to anythin'! thought I'd
reached the plumb lowest level of dis
honah! But l haven't. If yoh'd done
anythin' else-if You'd disqualified for
crowdin'. But to say that the son of
Majah Jack Herman doped his own mare
i won't stand fob it! I'm low, but not
so low as that Yoh have yoah gun, Mr..
Holt, sch You have an equal chance
give you until count three! If befoh
that time yoh have not called down to the
man at the board to post Vivandiere's
p,,n,hor cob 6obi Orsp
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

carefully, or for throwing away some.
thing which might have been used
she tries, for she remembers. So
does Johnny's granfather, whose
right arm, perhaps in a gray sleeve,
was left at Gettsburg, as he refuses
his evening toddy that the grain thus
misused may not be consumed. He
thinks of the crash Of funeral volleys
that need never have been fired, and
the unutterably mournful notes Of
taps. sounded in daylight, that
ought never to have been heard.
He and his wife both are thinking
of time, now long past, when an
other regiment returned. In their
minds they can hear, echoing along
the street that saw the regiments de-
parture, tune that our country for
many years has consecrated to the
Homecoming of her soldiers.
when Johnny comes marching
home again
Hurrah, Hurrah!
Well give him ahearty welcome
then
Hurrah. Hurrah.
Then men will cheer the boys will
shout
The ladies they will all turn out
And Neutrality-suspicious.
Johnny comes marching home!
They remember well, that old cou.
gaps-gaps that wer preservetaoinshr
pie, how the ranks showed great gaps
gaps that were preserved with jeal
Gus care by the gaunt men who
march on each side in honor of those
who filled those vacant intervals
when the regiment last passed along
that street. They know that some
where within hearing of that tune
there are white-faced girls, each oi
whom fills on of those empty spaces
in the ranks with form invisible tc
others, but to her clear and distinct;
a form that is destined to remain
clear and distinct until, as white
haired woman. she goes, as she de
voutly hopes and believes, to join hin
whose image is enshrined in whatever
holy place it is that such images are
kept by the women who love them
No. all is not gaiety when Johnny;
regiment comes marching home
Shall Johnny come with it? Goo
alone knows. But for Gods sake. LEI
usgive him all the chances there are
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-07-03

many sales were due indirectly to
their activity cna not be known.
The Boy Scouts worked systemat-
ically and thoroughly and with an
earnestness that was inspiring. They
covered fields that could not have
been we'll covered by other agencies
and effected sales that would not
have been made without their efforts.
The Scouts have not only proven
their patriotism. They have shown
their efficiency and their civci value.