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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21
. OFF ATLANTIC COAST
TENSION IN SHIPPING
Believed Another Submarine Raider
Has Appeared and Been Engaged
by u. S. Torpedo Destroyers


NEW YORK, April 1S.-About 10 o'clock this morning
heard about fifty miles from Cape Cod What has
not yet been learned but in official circles the opinion enter
tanned that submarine appeared and fred IT, s.
pedo boat destroyers.
The report reached here by wireless and
of submarine early yesterday along the Atlantic
coast caused considerable ALARM and ii thought by navy
yard officials that another boat may the surface
and endeavored to sink vessel.
To such extent has the alarm been felt that shippers
have been requested their operations order may
be made permanent at least until Is definitely known that
submarines are actively operating along the coast
Traffic with Central and South America and the West Indies
menaced by the of the Uboas today are
anxousy awaiting to learn from whence shot and If
definitely learned that Uboat responsible said
effort will be made o destroy il.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21
ALL STORES CLOSED
WHEN BELL RINGS
Early Closing Went Into Effect at 8
O'clock Last Evening in This
City.

The new closing hour, 6 O'Clock,
was observed last night by every
store in the city, all closing at the
sound OF the fire bell. In fact there
were a few Of the merchants on the
side streets who had not signed the
petition presented by the clerks until
yesterday.
Numbers of clerks were seen on the
streets at o'clock, happy to know
their days work was done, instead
of having many more hours of ardu-
Gus labor before them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21
WORK IS BEGUN ON
HOMR|CH BUILDING
Extensive Repairs VIII be Made and
MIR. Hammann VIII Move His
Lace Store Back.

A. ]. Hammann has begun work Of
repairing the Homrich building, which
was recently visited by disastrous
fire. The owners of the building
plan to spend considerable money on
the repairs. and when the work has
been completed the building will be
in fine condition.
Mr.. Hammann, whose store was
practically destroyed, will superin-
tend the work. and while it is under
way will occupy the room formerly
occupied by Sees fish and fruit store.
Mr.. Hannah, after the repairs have
been made, will move his store to its
former location.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21
REGULATE PRICES
OF FOODSTUFFS
Congress May Enact Such Legislation
Giving Government Wide Power
During War.

WlASHINGTON, April 1S.-4Con-
gress was asked Immediately to en-
act legislation empowering the gov
eminent to regulate food prices and
to exercise such other authority as
the President deems necessary to
control the production, distribution
and marketing of foodstuffs, to meet
wars demands, in a comprehensive
report completed last night by Sec
rotary of Agriculture Houston, and
made ready for submission to con-
gress today. Bills to give the Presi-
dent through the department Of agri-
culture the sweeping powers outlined
win be introduced at once. The way
will be cleared to permit their pas
sage without delay.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21
HELPFUL WORDS
FROM . MartInahurn cltIzar

From Martlnshurn Citizen.
Is your back lame and painful9
Does 1t ache especially after exer-
ton?
Is there soreness in the kidney
region?
These symptoms suggest weak kid
neys
If so there is danger in delay.
Weak kidneys get fast weaker.
Give your trouble prompt atten-
ton.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for weak
kidneys,
Your neighbors use and recon-
mend them.
Read this Martinsburg testimony
Mrs, G. W. Wolfe, 124 N. Center
St. Martinsburg, says: Whenever
my kidneys have been out of order,
causing great suffering or when my
back has been weak, ! have gotten n
box or 50 OF Doans Kidney Pills at
Shepherds Drug Store They have
never failed to quickly cure me or
the attack. | certainly have lot of
faith In Doan's Kidney pills and
gladly recommend its use to any
one"
Price SOC at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doans Kidney Pills--the same
that Mrs. Wolfe hadf. Foster-Mll-
burn Co, Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21
MISS dorm MARR|ES
JACOB I. WILLARD
Popular Young Couple United in
Wedlock by Or. Woods This
Afternoon.

A very quiet wedding was solemn.
tied at 2 o'clock this afternoon when
the Rev. Dr. F. NJ. Woods, pastor of
the Presbyterian church. united in
marriage Miss Isabelle Bernadine
Dorm and Jacob Franklin Willard at
the home of the brides parents in
North Queen street.
Miss Dorm is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. l.. Dorm, her father being
prominent citizen of the city and
Is a talented and cultured young
lady, being graduate of the Martins
burg High school in 1913. She has
a wide circle of friends.
The groom is the son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. d. f. Willard, of South Queen
street, the prominent sand mine op-
orator. and for the past few years
has been superintendent at his faith.
er's mine near Shippeneburg Pa. He
also enjoys a wide friendship.
Following the wedding Mr.. and
Mrs. Willard left over the Cumber.
land Valley railroad for shippens.
burg, Pa, to make their future home.
Reidy-shea Wedding.
At 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at
st. Joseph's church Miss Ella B..
Shea, of this city, and Daniel M.
Riedy, of Washington, were married
by the Rev. William A. McKeefry,
m the presence of a few friends.
Miss Margaret Goheen neice of the
bride. was the bridesmaid, while JOS
eph V. Goheen, nephew of the bride,
was the best man. Mr. and Mrs
Reidy will leave tonight for Wash
ington where they will make their
future home, and where the groom
is employed at the navy yards. carry
ing with them ~the. hest wishes OF
their many friends.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21
SENATE FAVORS
SElECT|VE DRAFT;
HOUSE AGAINST It.
SENATE MILITARY AFFAIRS CON-
MITTEE REPORTS THE BILL
FAVoRABLY.
HOUSE COMMITTEE AGAINST 1T
BUT REPORTS THE voLuN.
TEER BILL.
PRESIDENT MAY BRING POWER
Full PRESSURE TO BEAR ON
REPRESENTATIVES,.
Especial to The World.)

WASHINGTON, April 1S.-The Sen.
ate Military Affairs Committee today
reported favorably the Presidents
proposed select draft bill, the vote
being II to z.
While this committee was making
a report the House Military Affairs
Committee reported in the negative,
but favored the volunteer service. The
vote against the select draft methods
was II to 8.
Just what move the President will
make toward having the house con-
cur with the senate is not definitely
known, but in official circles it was
stated that he would bring powerful
pressure 70 bear upon the house mem
bers and urge them to adopt the Sc.
lect draft system.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21
Trials Arranged.
MARYLAND SOLDIER
DIED LAST NIGHT
Private Morrow OF Company l. Died
at Harpers Ferry of Heart
Disease.

Private Morrow OF Company l.
Maryland Fifth Regiment, who has
been doing guard duty at Harpers
Ferry died very suddenly at the
camp there last night of heart all
ure. According to a report the sol
der spent a very strenuous day yes
teday, and upon his return to the
camp last night complained OF i'll
ness.
Treatment was given the sick man
but 1t proved unavailing and within
a short time taps" had been sound
ed for the Maryland soldier who had
volunteered in defense Of his eoun.
try.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21
|L-TUCKERMAN
CASE ARGUED HERE
Judge Woods Asked TO Dissolve In
junction Granted Here Some
Time Ago.

In the circuit court this afternoon
the case of Alexander Mcneil against
Walter Tuckerman, both of Berkeley
Springs. in which Judge Woods is
asked to dissolve an injunction grant
ed some time ago to Mcneil, which
restrained Tuckerman from selling
his right in the state property in
Berkeley Springs, which Mcneil re
Gently gave a deed of trust on, is be.
ing argued.
Col. Forrest w. Brown, OF Charles
Town, represents Tuckerman, while
Attorney Howard H. Emmert, of this
city, is counsel for Mcneil.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21
Mr.. EVANS LEAVES FOR
FORT LAuDERDALE, FLA

Floyd Evans, for some time con.
nected with the Martinsbnrg Fruit Ex-
change, has gone to Fort Lauderdale.
Florida, where he will be employed by
Major S. Porter House, former mana.
ger of the local exchange, who win
ters in the southern state. Mr.. Evans
will return here by July l.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21
1878 RECRUITS JOIN
COLORS IN SHORT PERIOD

WASHINGTON, April 19.-An increase of 1878
crus in the armed service of the United States has been
announced. The enstments divided as follows
Navy-1635 for two days; net gain of more than
.317 day for Saturday and Monday. Army-7171 from
April IL to Is incusve daily average of 1434. Marine
Corps-1,947 from April to 16 inclusive, net gain of
more than 121 day for the month
The navy has enlisted personnel of n 696
which within 1904 of it's authorized strength of $1,000
and 28304 of its strength of 100000. The marine
corps is within $500 of its authorized strength of
1880
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21
ORGANIZE RED CROSS
THURSDAY AFTERNOON

All those interested in organizing
a Red Cross chapter viii meet at the
Young Women's Christian League
home Thursday afternoon at o'clock.
4 IS It p1
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21
WITH SHEER WEIGHT Of METAL
ALLIES ARE CRUSHING THE GERMANS
French and British Artillery Literally
Destroy Enemy Defenses and An
hilate Whole Regiments
THOUSANDS PRISONERS TAKEN

LONDON April 18After the British and French had con-
soaed their lines they made rapid and their gains
were many today the 150-mile struggle which
ciay admits is the greatest battle of all history.
While the French concentrated their ercer activities
scissors and Rheims capturing prisoners keep
with the 1000 known been taken
magnificent dash yesterday the British grimy continued
mehodca investment of five important towns along their
ton of the line
To military onlookers it appears that Germans cannot
much longer retain their hold of the five, terrific
the brought bear upon by of Field
Marshal Haig at the top of military effectiveness
flushed with supported by overwhelming superior
ty of artillery
GERMAN FIRST LINE CARRIED.
England waits confident expectation news at any hour
of the fall of Lens of ST. Quentin of Cambria LIE
All menaced in greater less degree by the British
From military point of view is probable that the capture
each in turn has resolved itself into mathematical problem al
ready laid out in counsel between ag Nve their
Todays work of the triumphant French is summarized
modest official report issued in Paris today shows that
several lines of front the poius carried Hndenburgs
positions captured the village of Aubeve snatched strongly
deliberately defended heights from the Germans
than $500 samed to the rear as
oners The official chronicler says
I'VE enlarged action today Rheims attacked
Inc German lines between Prunay and the road between ST. Hill
are and ST. saupe Notwithstanding gusts of rain and
snow our troops proved themselves irresistible"
STRONG HEIGHTS CARRIED.
These Frenchmen swept the Germans before them along
front OF almost ten miles and captured all the first posi-
tons south of Moronvillers.
Nor did they stop there Surging forward narrowed
t OF about miles, they carried line of strongly held
heights from Mont Carmillet east to Vaudesincourt
1t was along stretch of line to the eastward of the
Oh these exploits that another baecenter seehng around
the village of Auberive This marked the of twomle
salient of the Hndenburg line thrust nsoenty were to-
ward Paris
Inc poius flung themselves at that nose after conflict
winch ebbed and flowed for hours with couner
attacks to be frustrated by whitening fire
ey the Objectionable feature wiped its
e defenders had escaped sudden death and
We're shepherded to the rear.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21
Business in Religion.

The members of the First Baptist
church are a unit in supporting the
early closing movement. In view of
this splendid cooperation the pastor
will speak tonight on Business in
Religion and requests every member
to be present. Services begin at 1880
sharp.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21
MAIL CARRIER coucHMAN
UNDERGOES AN OPERATION

Howard Couchman, the well known
rural mail carrier. was seized with
appendicitis last night about 8 o'clock
and rushed to the City hospital.
where DIR. T. X. Oates operated on
him. The operation was successful
and Mr.. Couchman's condition today
is as well as could be expected.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21
Mr.. Mcdonald III.

Isaac Mcdonald, of East Burke
street, is confined to his home with
Illness of serious nature. and rela-
tives are apprehensive as to his re-
coVery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21
Concrete Machinery For sale.

Block Machine, Improved Patented
Sill Form, Concrete Mixer can be run
by hand or power. Slightly used. No
reasonable offer refused. Tterms to
suit purchaser. SPRINKLE BROTH
Frs PRINTING OFFICE.
4 IL ct p-1.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21

Vice President c. A. Swanson, OF
Harrison & Company, contractors, is
in the city today attending to official
business.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21
SAYS PENFIELD ASKED
AUSTRIA TO MAKE PEACE

AMSTERDAM, April 18.-The Budapest correspondent
of the Berlin Tageszeitung says he is RELIABLY informed
that Frederic c. Penfed former American ambassador to
Austria Hungary before his departure from Vienna made
definite proposals for the separation of Ausria-Hungary
from Germany and the conclusion of agreement with
the entente.
The basis of this arrangement the correspondent says
the cesson by Austria Hungary of part of Gaca the
Trentno Bosnia and Herzegovina, an offset against
which would receive Bavaria and Sesia after Germanys
defeat.
This proposal was received in such manner, says the
correspondent that Mr. Penfed realized the useessness
OF proonging his stay in Vienna.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21
Itch4scratchr

Itch! Itch! Itch--Scratch!
Scratch Scratch! The more you
scratch the worse the itch. Try
Doan's Ointment For eczema, any
skin itching soc a box.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21
Empire state View Camera.

Plate 6 1-2x8 IL or smaller. Same
as new. Good terms. Big bargain
SPRINKLE BROTHERS PRINT
ING OFFICE. All ct p-1
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21
ONION SETS.

Stock of ten bushels Onion Sets
on sale Friday and Saturday. Mar
ket is exhausted-ibuy at once. Har-
per's Drug Store. 4 Is ct pI
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21
Goes to steeIton.

Clayton Grubbs. of West Martin
street, has gone to Steelton, Pa,
where he will be employed in the
Bethlehem steel plant.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21

And many fool has acquired a
reputation for wisdom by accidental
ly doing the right thing at the right
time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21

Mr. and Mrs. j. II. Parker, of Rom
ney were guests at the Hotel Berke-
ley last night
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21

Mr.. E. D. Mueeay, OF Big Pool, Md,
is a business visitor today in the
city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21
Wagner RectIfIer.

For charging storage batteries a
bargain. Terms to suit purchaser.
SPRINKLE BROTHERS, PRINTING
orTlCE. IL 2t p-1
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21

Mr. and Mrs. M. b. Graham, OF
Berkeley Springs, are city shoppers
today.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21
Taken TO HOSPITAL.

Robert Hess, OF the county, has
been taken to the City hospital for
treatment.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21

dance Thursday night Comrey's
Hail City Band Orchestra. Is ct p1
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21
APPEAR
IN COURT TODAY
AND enter PLEAS
c. S. JONES PLEADS GUILTY TO
FORGERY BUT SENTENCE
Is DEFERRED.
OTHER PRISONERS PLEAD GULL
TY AND THEIR TRIALS ARE
ARRANGED
GRAND JURY COMPLETES IT'S
WORK YESTERDAY EVENING
AND WAS ADJOURNED

Several prisoners were arranged
in court this morning, and after the
indictments had been read to them
entered their pleas. Those pleading
guilty will be tried during the term,
and the dates were fixed. Those in
dieted at former terms will also be
tried
Pleads Guilty.
c. S. Jones, charged with having
passed forged checks on the John
w. Dean Company, George Katz and
w. CAN'T Miller, pleaded guilty to
the first count, but sentence was de.
ferred.
Trials Arranged.
Dean Hubbard pleaded not guilty
Continued un cage -
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-04-21

FOR SALE-2000 FEET 1-2-INCn
galvanized water pipe, never used.
Bargain. SPRINKLE BROTHERS
PRINTING OFFICE II ct p.1
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-16

othe- night when the raid was made
on pJlul ga said c. O.. MOutEomery-
Il am curious 10 know why. though.
II he is near the border the L. s. gov
e. nmeut doesn't nab him"
II see BY the newspaper that the
state asylum is reported 10 be ove--
crowded said Richard Hawkins.
and that reminds me I don't rec1i-
-ec- ever having read report on IL
sane cS-lums that related 20 r1c5-
housing capacities without hearing
that they were overcroWded. or need
ed new wing. or something OF the
sort Like the transit problem in
New OrE. they always seem 70 be
behind the Increase in population
Perhaps someone can explain Ibis"
Friends OF j. j. Locke. assistants
superintendent OF the city water
works, who has just been relieved on
account OF the new consolidate
measure Of the city council. in the in
terest OF economy. have good words
for The official and regret 20 see him
leave the public service said g. H.
cannon -3ir. Locke has the faculty
or understanding human nature and
bringing the dissatisfied water user
around 10 good humor. " hen such
appear with kicks. and has in many
ways brought good feeling in the gen
eral office OF the department His
previous construction and machinery
experience has made him valuable 70
the city and in many ways has been
applied tor created efficiency in tus
water service. There is no feeling
among those who understand the sir
uation that politics has had anything
TO DO with Mr. LOcke's leaving the
water QeuGrCu emit
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-16
DEMANDS OF THE RAIL WAY MEN
BRING UP STRIKE PROBLEM AGAIN

RESIDENT WILSON viii have a real task before him
" when on November p, he meets representatives Of
bOtherhOods Of railroad operatives ef-
the nation wide railroad strike which appears
be impending unless the engineers fremeD, conductors
and tranmen granted wage raises tOalng about $780,
100000 year This would be IN addition to the actual
given them through placing in effect the Adamson
law making eight hours basic working day with over
time provision for hours Of work eight hours.
The public had rather apprehensve that the Adam
law would prove temporary remedy only and that
distant date demand for wage increase would come
It disclosed that avoid conditions premin-
ary strike, the president judge William L. Cham
bers chairman federal board Of mediation
Citation, TO Cleveland recently and that he has been IN
conference with the brotherhood heads as result OF which
agreement reached IN which the unions expressed
appreciation Of mediation attempt TO reach settle
between themselves the railroad companies The
vital point missed, however They did not their
way clear to accept the suggestion of the president and
Judge Chambers to leave their Internationally in the
hands of the federal board for arbitration Judge Cham
hers having failed Of making that point the task has been
passed to the president.
Probably his discussion with the brotherhood representa-
tives who been summoned to Washington Will
the whole field Of the wage dispute He VIII likely hear the
contention OF the that very great increases in the cost
of living, induced partly by tremendous domestic and for
egn demands and partly by outrageous Profteerng, have
made higher pay necessary Against that he may place the
contention of the companies that their employees who
prise the brotherhoods already paid much OF more
than the work IS actually worth and are IN fact their most
highly paid employees that IN any case raise IN
impossible unless the interstate commission
grants the application for blanket increase Of percent
freight rates. plus such additional increase the roads
applied for to fit sectional conditions alleged to exist
All Of which means passing the burden to the public
What assurance Nj. Wilson may be able to give to the
brotherhood representatives, IS unknown Surely some as
VIII have to be given them IN view of their recent
stand before they VIII consent TO leave their
ditionay TO arbitration And that is the presidents main
point to be gained by the conference.
After this meeting is held, or possibly before It, the pres
dent ought to call representatives, OF the railroads to
learn their viewpoint and give them the satisfaction OF be-
represented in matter which may affect their net
very considerably No word has yet been given that the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-16
Little Interviews

into a necessity. In the beginning all
the modern Improvements. in house.
lu kitchen and in the business and
pleasure world are considered very
wonderful. choice, and 20 be had only
by the fortunate Few After a while
the price is lowered, but even then
the article may still be in the luxury
class-thar is. not an actual 1ec-F-
slty 20 the conservation Of lire-a-d
everyone must have one"
Writing from Somewhere in
France SerEt. f. IT. Holyburton. for
merry stationed in Ell Paso. stated
the Americans at the war front were
al enjoying life and expected 10 get
IN m. action soon said Fred Borlaud-
since have received this letter
Holy burton has been reported cap
llreo u- the Germans. which shows
the chances the boys at the front are
taxing W lille / am not permitted.
according 10 army regulations. TO
mention the name OF the regiment he
IS with I'm France. I can saw thar he
was stationed In Fl Pas0 for several
} ears and ls Wen known IN this city,
The war has affected Arizona and
California materially" said Harry
Mitchell. formerly OF Fl Paso. The
ArlzonanS and Californiaus are taking
the war seriously and are conserving
ioodstufr They are using less wheat.
meats and other foods than have been
consumed for similar period during
the past several years"
doubt very much whether that
bandit. Pancho Villa. who is reported
70 be again making life exciting for
inhabitants Of towns along the Dor
ger was anywhere near the line the