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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
SCRAPS

Silence is golden-as you viii find IL
you want to buy it.
Woman school teachers In PhileteI-
phia are allowed to marry while teach
Ing.
In 1913 sugar refiners in America
exported $4,000 tons of sugar, In 1919
almost 100000 tons.
There are about TOGO Chinese,
about $4,000 japanese, and 5000 Hin
docs In the United States.
A dog in Hennifler. n. NJ, In pur-
suing hedgehog, climbed from limb to
limb of a tree to a height of 40 feet
1t took the help Of three boys to get
him down.
In 1913 almost 1900 of the aliens
who sought entrance into this country
were excluded. and more than 5000
who were here In violation Of the law
were sent back.
Green ink of the kind used In prepar-
ing Uncle Sans bank notes. was pat
ented in 1857. It's inventor was Stacy
J. Edison. This ink is antiphotograph-
ic. Nor can counterfe.ters move it
with alkalies.
One hundred thousand dollars of a
| gift of $4,000 from the late Mrs
Francesca Mast Gamble to the Metho-
dist board of foreign missions will be-
used TO build Methodist headquarters
at Petrograd and at Bucharest.
Many young women of England have
formed League of Honor, each prom
Using "by the help of God to do all that
Is in my power to uphold the honor OF
| our empire and its defenders In this
time of war by prayer, purity, temper
ance and self-denial."
Walter B. Smith of Bangor. Me-, has
| dug from the river bank musical stones
which are thought to have been fash
toned by prehistoric man. These stones
are from one and half to two inches
thick and from eight 10 twelve inches
long. When struck they emit musical
| tones.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
The Forward Look.

The old year has done what It could &c
me.
All Of II that was good for ne
Has now become a part Of me.
Whatever the New may bring ~ me,
May only the good Of II cling 70 me
And enter into the heart Of ne.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
MEN CLASSIFIED

Hero-One that goes with her
and fiirts with all the cash girls.
Martyr-One that goes with
her, but falls asleep In the
store.
PatrIot--One who goes with
his wife TO buy a hat and en-
joys himself.
Coward-The sneaky charac-
ter that always remembers he
has an engagement.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26

In 1914 there were In this country
but five companies undertaking to pro-
duce anlllne dyestuffs, and now there
are eighty engaged in this business.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26

The shoe export trade Of this coun-
try will be hit by the establishment OF
great shoe factory at Punta Arenas,
Chile, which will be equipped with the
most modern mechanical devices.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26

II baby had the appetite Of young
potato beetle II would eat from fifty
10 a hundred pounds of food every a
hours.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26

Besides the nuts used in CONNECTION.
the Indian cashew tree yields an In
sect repelling gum, juice that makes
indellIble ink and three kinds of oil.
one edible. the others used to tan fish
Ing nets and preserve wood.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26

Families of three persons constitute
10 per cent of the total number and are
the most numerous in England; fami-
lies of four make UP IS per cent. fam
lilies of five IA per cent, and families
of six 10 per cent Of the total popula-
ton.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26

In 1913 sugar refiners in America
exported $4,000 tons Of sugar, in 1910
almost 100000 tons.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26

Frankfort, KY, state fish hatchery
has been completed and dedicated.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26

1t is estimated that the gross deliv-
cry expense Of retail grocers In the
country is over $75,000.OO0 year.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26

New York's 1918 tax budget calls
for $40. 79G 1894, owing to increased
cost of labor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26

He coming of New Years
Day naturally suggests the
remarkable case of Hap
Hazard. The mother OF
HappiZzez Hazard had
aimed IN eriva hin, a Rfhia
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
JUST FACTS

The value of HawHirs pineapple
crop is only exceeded by the islands
sugar product.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26

Woman school teachers In PhileteI-
phia are allowed to marry while tea,.h-
Ing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26

There are about TOGO Chinese,
about $4,000 japanese, and 5000 Hin
docs IN the United States.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26

Madison, Wis. university reports
nearly so per cent drop in number Of
students of German and correspond
ing increase in study Of French.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
IN THE BIG CITIES

New York street railways talk OF
raising fares.
New York city in one month arrest
cd ,4S5 auto speeders.
Poukhkeepsie. n. Y. in seven years
has gained 5000 inhabitants.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26

Brooklyn IN. " woman has found
ed an Order of Godmothers TO take
an individual and parental interest in
our soldiers. sending letters to them
and little gifts of remembrance and
keeping track of them throughout the
war"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26

A dog in Hennifler. n. NJ, in pur-
suing a hedgehog, climbed from limb to
limb of tree to height of 40 feet
1t took the help of three boys to get
him down.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26

Silence is golden-as you viii find IL
you want to buy it.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26

In 1913 almost 1900 Of the aliens
who sought entrance into this country
were excluded, and more than 5000
who were here In violation Of the law
were sent back.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07

The first information of Webb latest act that the govern
en officials received contained telegram by Deputy
Marshal John f. Throcmorton United States Marshal Smith
The sent from Charlotte this morning did not
give any details merely stating the incident
Marshal Smith communicated the to District Attorney
Stuart w Walker other officials and all were greatly sur
sed They had not heard from the party since leaving yeser
day. and the general impression that trip was being
made
Upon being informed Postofce Inspector S Lemen left
Tor Washington to confer with department officials and assist
in rcaptung the bandit the
so uch trouble Tor more than District Attorney Walker
confirmed the report but refused to discuss asked what
would be done he said the recapue was not effected
Immediately nationwide search would be instituted
Government officials today discussed affair at length
but no statements given They anxiousy awaiting
further information from those who had the prisoner charge
Yesterday morning Deputy Marshas f. Throckmorton
OF Farersburg and g. W. Athey of this city, Guards M c.
Mckay and r. W. Robertson Petersburg left here Of
with Webb and Diez for Atlanta
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07
SOLDIERS ARE NOW
GUARDING BRIDGES
ALONG POTOMAC
DETAcHMEN PASSED THRU
CITY LAST EVENING FOR
WiLLlAMSPORT
HARPERs FERRY BRIDGE AND
g. G o. TUNNEL ARE NOW
UNDER GUARD
NORFOLK @ WESTERN BRIDG.
ES AND c. g. o. CANAL LOCKS
ARE WATCHED

Six soldiers, members of the Mary
land militia, arrived in the city last
evening on B. & O. train No 80 a,
5.24 from Baltimore and left shortly
afterward over the Cumberland Val
ley for Willlamsport. where the
Cumberland Valley railroad bridge.
spanning the Potomac river. will be
guarded.
A detachment was also stationed
at the Western Maryland bridge at
Big Pool and at the Norfilk and
Western below Shepherdstown 9th
or railroad bridges along the river, it
is said, will also be placed under
guard. No one without a pass is al
lowed to cross the bidges.
Tooops arrived yesterday at Har.
prs Fry to guard tn B. and O. rail.
road bridg and tunnel at that point.
The troops are camped on the old
armory grounds near the John Brown
fort
The bridge is one of the most i'm.
portant on the B. & o, system and
it will be closely guarded from now
on. The bridge and tunnel are pa
trolled by the troops day and night
the same as other bridges in other
sections of the state.
The tunnel extends from the c &
o. Canal lock at Sandy Hook nearly
to the bridge across the Potomac. No
person is allowed to pass through
the tunnel or cross the bridge unless
they have a pass, and then they are
escorted by troops.
The guards were ordered placed
by Governor Harrington who was
recently appealed to by Maryland
citizens As soon as war is declared
it is believed that similar action will
be taken in regard to the West Vir-
ginia side Of the river.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07
Speeches in House Fired With Patriotism
Chairman Flood Declares "Time for Pa
triotic Action Is Here" and Speaker Clark
Asks Prompt Passage by Members.
$4,000, 100000 ASKED FOR THE
PROSECUTION or GREAT WAR

WASHINGTON, April 5.-The resolution declaring a state
exists between the United States and Germany pass
by the last night by overwhelming
to 6.
Senators who the negative Gronna North
Dakota; La Toilette of Wisconsin, Norris Nebraska
of Oregon; Stone, of Missouri and Vardaman of Mississippi
The Senate adjourned until Friday.
DEBATING RESOLUTION IN HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, April 5--(By Carl d. Groat 1.-The House
today sounded the battle of preparedness to make against
Germany reality within "a The House
session committee of the whole the the Union
Soon after converting the Resolution brought up
debate by Chairman Flood of the Foreign Affairs Committee
who declared there but pursue and that
had been compelled by the acts of Germany into the coo
sal war Chairman Flood further declared that the time for
umen had passed. and the time for heroic action here 9th
speeches. fired with patriotism made but Speaker Clark
called the members hasten passage
luton"
Some pacism developed but there question the
ate outcome and hearty support promised President Viii
son in the passage of the resolution Representative Cooper
Cooper indicated that there would be speeches
against the resolution
HOUSE WILL PASS BILL TODAY
WASHINGTON April 5.--The House will pass the "War
Resolution probably before night Congress will then
ready 10 receive the administrators plans for the conflict The
PRESIDENT must sign the resolution before it is effective
ASKS FOR THREE BILLION DOLLARS.
WASHINGTON April 5-Secretary McAdoo today asked
congress about appropriation of three billion dollars for the
army and navy Secretary Daniels asked
navy personnel to 100000 and the marine corps 10000
JESS WILLARD PATRIOTIC
WASHINGTON April 5-Jess Willard, worlds heavyweight
champion boxer today President Wilson ready
to fight.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07
FREIGHT WRECK At
RAFTING BRIDGE
rallied Near Here This Morning
Trains Are Late.

Four cars from an eastbound
freight train were derailed about
$3.50 o'clock this morning at Rafting
bridge, about a mile east of the Bal.
timore and Ohio station, and caused
considerable delay of traffic No. II,
due here at 1856 was several minutes
late, which, however Is said to have
been caused by trouble farther east.
No. Is, the fast westbound passeng-
er train, due here at 11:16 o'clock,
ran nearly two hours and a half be-
hind it's schedule time, due to trouble
encountered near Washington juno
ton. The wreck caused no trouble to
the westbound trains.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07
MEMBER OF BOARD
NOT BUILDING INSPECTOR

In reply to queries from county
superintendents Of free schools, wal
ter S. Hallanan. state tax commits
sioner, has announced his official
opinion that boards Of education
have no legal right to employ one Of
their members as building inspector
in the erection Of its school build
ings, nor to defray actual expenses
Of member to go through the dis
trict to select school building sites,
not to employ a member TO repair
any Of its buildings for compensation
by the board.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07
LEAGUE FOR HOME
DEFENSE FORMED
HERE LAST NIGHT
CITIZENS RESPOND TO MAYOR
LETTER AND FORM AN OR.
GANiZATloN
OFFICERS ELECTED AND ACTIVE
STEPS TAKEN AT OPENING
MEETING
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE VIII
STUDY SCH EMES FOR AID
ING PEOPLE

A rousing meeting that was held
at o'clock Wednesday night, Fire
mems hall. when about tnirtv-fiye
prominent business and professional
men gathered at the request OF
Mayor p W. Letter and perfected an
organization 10 assist the families Of
those who go to the front to fight
for their country.
Explains the Purpose.
Mayor Letter opened the meeting
and explained It's purpose to affect
some way to help and protect the
families of those who enter the serv.
ice Of the government 10 fight for
the flag, stating that while he had
called the meeting. he had decided
upon no definite plan as to how this
could be affected but would like to
have suggestions.
Made Permanent Chairman.
Before any steps relative to ana
definite action were taken, a motion
prevailed to make Mayor Letter the
permanent chairman. Other officers
were then elected, as follows:
Vice-Presldent-W r. Caskev.
Secretary-L. Dew Gerhardt.
Treasurer-H. IT, Fmmert.
"Fome Defense League"
A motion prevailed that tho organ
ization should be given name, and
It will be known as the "Homo De
Tense League Of Berkeley County"
Suggestions are Offered.
The chairman then asked for sug-
gesticns and quite a number were
offered, many being made by Max
Won Schlegell One suggestion which
appears to be worth considering is
that Of asking the people who own
land on the outskirts OF tho city ana
who are not making use Of II. to let
it be put in the hands OF the organ
ization, who will select some one to
cultivate It.
small Initiation Fee.
For fear some people may contruc
the idea that only a few Of the citi-
zens Of Martinsburg and surrounding
territory are members Of the assoc
iation it may be well to let 1t be
known that those in charge want
every citizen of the city and county
to toin. An admission fee. a very
small one, will be charged,
The Executive Committee.
After a number Of short addresses
It was decided to place the matter
of deciding upon fee, and also some
more suggestions and plans, in the
hands Of the executive committee,
which is composed Of the following;
Max Won SchIegell, II. P. Thorn,
Wade C. Kilmer, Or. W. T. Henshaw,
Lewis H. Thompson, Edward Sigler
c. B. Nicholson, John w. Stewart, G.
VI. Seibert, Edward Rutledge. J. r,
Poland and Charles w. Kilburn The
officers Of the organization are also
members of the committee.
Another Meeting Soon.
The chairman was given power to
call a meeting at any time. and it is
hoped that this will be done in a
short while. all are interested in the
work OF the organization and in favor
of quick action.
Many offer Land.
At the conclusion Of the meeting
several offered the chairman land
lying near the city limits, who will
put it to its best use.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07
ALIENATION SUIT UP
IN FEDERAL COURT

When Federal Court convened this
morning the alienation suit Of Char.
les Harper against William Harper
for $4,000, was continued, and ~
until 9 o'clock this afternoon the de.
Tense had not been finished. The de.
PENDANT was put on the stand shortly
before noon and again at 1870 ard
testified for nearly two hours. The
case will not be given to the jury be-
fore tomorrow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07
u. S. Making Ready For War With Germany
House Ready to Act ON WAR Resolution"
War Resolution as Passed
By the Senate Last Night

Whereas the imperial German government has
mted repeated acts of against the government and
the people of the United States of Americas Therefore
be il
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives Of
the United States of America iii Congress assembled,
That the OF between the United States and the
imperial German government which has thus been thrust
upon the United States is hereby formally declared and
that the President be- and he is hereby authorized d
rected to employ the entire naval and military forces Of
the United States and the of the
carry against the imperial German governments and
TO bring the conflict successful termination ali the
of the country hereby pledged by the Con-
gress of the United States.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07

Persia has been cleared of all Turk
ish forces.
Hospital Ships Sunk.
LONDON, April Six allied hos
pital ships have been mined or sunk
by submarines since the opening Of
the war. Secretary OF the Admiralty
Mcnamara told the house OF com
mons today
Mysterious German Raider Again
BUENOS AIRES, April 5.-Reports,
which persisted today that British
cruiser had been sunk by the Ger
man raider YSee Adler" are not CON
frmed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07
Commencement OF
HOSPITAL IN MAY
annual Exercises Are Now Being
Fianned for-Committees APP
pointed at Meeting.

., Al the meeting of the Ladies Aux
A.sly OF the City hospital, which was
''eiu Yesterday afternoon at that in
1ututlon, preliminary arrangements
"ole tentatively made for the annual
announcement EXERCISES. The date
was not fixed but it will take place
q9urlhg the latter part of May. Mrs.
Junh w Stewart and Mrs. Jane
4laWk are leaders of the committees
- provide the entertainment and
make further arrangements for the
commencement.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07
stone Home Easter Sale.

The Stone Home will hold its an
nual Easter sale of good things to
eat and Faster eggs at KS Phar-
macy. Saturday afternoon. II you
have not been solicited send some
thing anyhow to help out the Stone
Home. 44t2.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07
Specials for Easter Sunday

Fresh Strawberry, Vanilla, Choco-
late, Caramel and Pineapple Ice
Cream; Pineapple Sherbet and Froz-
en- Custard. Place your orders ready.
Lloyd's Bakery. ass p-1,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07

Dyspepsia is Americas curse. To
restore digestion, normal weight,
good health and purify the blood.
use Burdock Blood Bitters. Sold at
all drug stores. Price $100.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07

not X Buns at Lloyd's Bakery for
uood Friday, the best to be had and
u TINE for breakfast, 15c dozen.
2t p1.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07
TRAIN BANDIT WEBB
ESCAPES FROM GUARDS

EN- ROUTE TO FEDERAL PRISON AT ATLANTA MODERN
JESSE JAMES LEAPS FROM CAR WINDOW-CHAR-
LOTTE OFFICERS JOIN GUARDS IN HUNT FOR NOTED
DESPERATE, WHO CONFESSED THE B. & o. TRAIN
HOLD-UP AT CENTRAL STATION, w. VA.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07
For Rent.

Most up-to-date apartment in Mar
tinsburg. Six rooms, two front, large
back porch, wash house and storage
room.
4-2-tf w. L. JONES, Manager.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07
TO REGISTER ALL SINGLE MEN
BETWEEN IS AND g YEARS OLD

WASHINGTON April 5-The means of registering all sim
gle between the of eighteen and under
the universal training bill and those to be excepted being
discussed by the executive council of the committee labor
the National Defense Council The cooperation of all and
municipal governments will be sought.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07

CHARLOTTE. n G.. April 5s-Henry Grady Webb, who
esed at Martnsburg W. Va Tuesday in Federal Court
implicated in robbing b. o. train No Central Station
W. Va the morning of October g. 1915,
rs in the Federal prison Atlanta Judge
Aston G. Dayton, escaped here last night United
States deputy marshas and two special guards
Webb and w. Eugene Diez who also confessed
he played in the robbery and received sentence of 10
Atlanta arrived here shortly after 10 o'clock night
standing in the train shed at the local station Webb
seeing opportunity his liberty avaory
jumped through the window and escaped the darkness The
deputy marsha and guards missing the prisoner appealed
the local authorities to aid in the search The local authorities
responded promptly but the prisoner evidently knew his ground
and made good his escape.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07

mr. and Mrs. Charles Rupenthal, of
city today.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07

Mr. Clarence Young has returned
to his home at Berkeley Springs az
ter spending several days here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07
ST. QUENTIN'S FALL.
ASSURED INTEREST
TURNS EL.SE. WHERE:
GERMANS MAsslNG ON RUSSIAN
FRONT PREPARED FOR NEW
OFFENSIVE.
FRENCH TROOPS GET NEAR TO
ST. QUENTIN AND FIGHTING
is FIERCE.
BELGIAN RELIEF SHIP TORPEDO.
ED AND PART OF CREW LAND
ED SAFELY.
(By United Press.)

LONDON. April with the cap
ture of st. Quentin a foregone con
clusion, interest has turned momen-
tarily to the eastern line in the be-
lief that the preliminary rumors that
German reserves are being massed
on the Russian front. though not CON
frmed, and that thea German often
sive may be starting there. The first
impact of the massed attack forced
the Russians to give way along the
Stockhod line in the Kovel sector
Fighting Close to ST. Quentin.
PARIS, April 5.-"The French
troops made a reconnaissance OF the
ground north of Gauehy and Moy dur
ing last night as far as the German
lines, which they found to be oecu-
pied in force" declared today's Off
cial statement in describing the clos
ing in on ST. Quentin. The report al
so detailed the Intermittent Smelling
east and west of the Somme The
German counter attacks on the front
from Faffaux to Marginal, and the at
lacks on the north and west OF the
Rheims were all repulsed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07
CHARLOTTE, N. C., April 5.

by Bell )-Henry Grady Webb. convicted in West Vr-
gnia courts for having robbed train route TO the
Federal prison at Atlanta Ga made his escape from
the Southern Railway train in the yards of this city
last night and had not been captured at the hour
today. 1t appears that Webb not handcufed and
allowed to go to the layaory of the train
panied, hence it easy matter for him to slip from
the window of the train while it standing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07
Relief Ship Torpedoed.

LONDON April 5.-The Belgian
relief ship Trevier was torpedoed
ana sunk by a submarine off Suheye.
ming last evening, according to Ymu-
iden dispatch. Twenty4four members
OF the crew were landed safely, and
eight we're wounded The Trevier was
owned by an Antwerp concern.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07
Three Villages Captured.

LONDON, April 5.-The capture Of
the villages of Ronssoy, Base and
Boulogne is reported as today's Brit
ish forward movement on the vest
ern front by General Haig. The Eng
lish and Russian troops in Mesopo-
tamia have effected a junction and
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a 90 c o o o
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-07

Persia has been cleared Of all Turk