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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
Gen. Pershing Tells How Amer
leans Drove Back Huns.
c0UNTER-ATTACKS WON
GROUND AND PRISONERS
Washington Supremacy Conf
dent Over Battle Situation
High Praise For Americans
Action In Battle.
tsy lnsern,Ir,orlal News service)

10y lntarnIltioriai News service)
Washington, July l7.-How the
Americans counter-attacked when
the Germans launched their often
sye east of Chateau Thierry, and
drove the enemy back to the Marine
taking 500 prisoners, is tersely de-
seribed by General Pershing in his
communique of July Is, made pub
lie BY the war department today
He says
Section A--East of Chateau
Thie'ry where the enemy succeeded
in crossing the Marne on our front
and gaining some ground, our
troops counter-attacked and drove
the enemy back to the Marine, taxi
ing 500 prisoners. In the Vosges,
FIVE trench raids attempted by the
enemy broke down under our fire.
Section B--Nothing, for this
section"
Washington Very Optimistic
Washington, July 17.-Oficial
Washington remained highly opti-
mistic today over the battle situa-
lion along the western front. AL
though the press reports indicated
that the Germans have made gains
at certain points, officials said that
these gains were due entirely to
weight of men, and that the various
counterattacks now in progress
were sure to hold the Germans to
iheir original lines.
Officers of the general staff were
loud in their praise of the action of
the American forces.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
MISS RUTHERFORD TO
LIVE IN PHILADELPHIA

Miss Esther Rutherford spent Sun
day with Mr. and Mrs. l.. c. SnapI.
at Rest. Va. She will leave Saturday
for her home in Winchester 10 spend
few days before going to Phila-
delphia, Pa, TO make her future
home with her aunt, Mrs. Bowers,
whose husband DR. B. f. Bowers,
win leave for France soon Miss
Rutherford for some time was con,
nected with the local exchange of
the c. & p Telephone Co.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
200 YOUNG men WILL
HAVE SPECIAL TRAIN


The 200 young selective-service men
from this city and county who will
leave here for Camp Meade at noon
on Friday. July &c, will have spec
lal train over the Baltimore 4 Ohio,
and will reach their destination late
that aiternooB The boys VIII ret
port to the local draft board early
in the day and will receive their final
instructions at that time. AS this is
the largest single contingent that has
been called from Berkeley county,
there will be probably a great turn
out to give the boys rousing send
off
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
President TO Take Over Telegraph
This Afternoon By Executive Order

graph lines, 1t was said that the
former, for he time being. would
not be taken under federal control.
Friends OF former Congressman
Lewis. of Maryland, expected that
he would be designated by Post
masterGeneral Bnrleson as his ass
sistant in the administration of the
system. Lewis rs present a mem.
Der of the tariff board, and is the
author OF the parcel post law He
Is reputed to be an authority on
transportation and maintenance,
and Is prominent in labor circles.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
Germans Have Used 100000
Men In Present Fighting.
ENEMY LOSES 100000 MEN
is CLAIM OF THE ALLIES
French Have Not Lost a Single
Gun Anywhere, Showing Eff
fective Defense British
Continue Their Raids.

(By Interpational News servioe)
With the American Army in
France, July 49, Night--It is now
estimated that the Germans have
used so divisions (6n0.000 men) in
their present offensive
81 Hun Divisions Identified
London, July 17-German losses
thus far in their ney offensive on
the MarneAChampagne front total
100000, according to an estimate of
the Central News today Twenty
seven German divisions have. now
been identified, it is, stated. The
French have not lost any guns.
British Continue Raids
London, July 17.--Another sue
cessful minor operation was carried
out in the sector OF Villets Bre-
tonneau, opposite Amiens. on the
Picardy front. the war office report
I'd todaq The British made raid
n the Hulluch district.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
.HORT|CUL1UR|STS
TO MEET HERE IN
SUMMER SESSION
Convene Friday July rs and Re-
main In Session Saturday.
-
WILL ALSO vIsiT
MORGAN co. ORCHARDS
Secretary Alderman Requests A
Large Attendance Local
Orchards Will Come In For A
Tour of Inspection.

The Horticultural Society will
hold Its summer meeting this year
In the heart OF the Appalachian
fruit belt. The meeting will last
two days, July 26th and 9th, and
will be held for the most part in
the orchards, packing houses. and
ers themselves. II Is easier to un-
derstand how a man can pack one
thousand barrels OF apples per day
" he stands In the midst Of his
packing machinery and Describes
the workings of his plant then Il. In
to understand him If he telis about
II on the floor In a horticultural
society meeting miles AWAY from
his orchards.
Knowing that the fruit growers
OF the Eastern Panhandle have
worked out for themselves many
useful devices for handling their
work, the officers OF the society
felt shat Its members could secure
more information by visiting the
ftuit growers than they could by at
tending meetings. Consequently
two-day session has heen worked
out. during which there will be
minimum of speech making that
win be made will be given by some
OF the best men available and will
bear directly upon present day prob
lema,
The meeting IL planned 10 start
promptly at Ten o'clock on the
morning Of the 10Th In the Court
House at Martinsbqirg. There viii
inst be a two-hour session Of which
q few minutes will be devoted to
some necessary business and the
rest of the time will be given over
TO some short talks by two or three
speakers. PpopsptIy at one O'Clock
The members will leave IN antome-
biles for "a trip through Berkeley
county TO Winchester. Va. Stops
Will be made at two or three OF the
large Berkeley county orchards.
where orchard storage houses will
be examined and some diverse
methods of orchard culture noted
At Winchester the party will In
speet several large plants closely
With the fruit industry
These will include the cold storage
houses, barrel factories, cider mills
vinegar plants and eyaporating
plant. Some of the large orchards
IN the vicinity of Winchester will
be visited and their packing hous.
es, picking and packing appliances.
and methods of culture observed.
After supper at Winchester. the par
~ will motor back the, Winchester
pike to Tablers, where the up-to-
date plant Of j. w Stewart will be
Mr. Stewart is said to
have the most modern orchard
of any fruit grower in.
the Eastern United States.
Following the inspection of Mr..
Stewards place, there will be .
night session of the horticultural
Society either at Mr.. Stewards or
in Martinsburg. After spending the
night in Martinsburg, the party
will spend Saturday forenoon visit.
ing orchards in Berkeley county,
and in the afternoon will cross in
to Morgan county, where the larex
peach orchards managed by M. W
Fulton and $. H. Fulton at Cherry
Run and Sleepy Creek, respective
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
(By International News Service

Washington. July 17.--An execu.
tive order taking over the tele-
graph lines OF the country for the
duration OF the war viii be issEed
from the White House probably to-
day It was indicated in administra-
ton circles that the order would
also designate Postmaster-Gener
Burleson as the head of the system
Although the Aswell resolution. re.
Gently put through congress. gi7es
the president authority to take
over both the telephone and tele
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
MEN WANTED

Permanent positions open
for a few intelligent men at
the interviewer Mills. Must
he under or over draft age
or have satisfactory classl.
6cation. 63 lip If
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
NOTICE

Now is a good time to insure
your crops. live stock and other
prperty, if you have not enough pro-
lection already. All kinds of proper
ty is worth more now than it was a
year or two ago and you should be
on the safe side and insure. Con
tinuously in the same line of bust
ness over a quarter of century.
H. l.. AIsExAND DER
7 II Up It us til op
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
HUNS RENEW FIERCE ATTACKS
HELD FIRM. Y BY ALLIED ARMY
Quentin Roosevelt Shutdown
In Air Battle With Germans

(By Internal ionaI News Service1
London. July / Lieutenant QUEEN
tin Roosevelt, son of former Presi-
dent Roosevelt. WIS shot down and
killed on the Chateau Thierry sec
tor of the Marine front on Sunday.
Recording to an Exchange Telegraph
dispatch from Paris toda Y Accord
Ing TO the dispatch. Philip Roose-
welt, a cousin. from his station in
The trenches, saw the young Amer
lean aviator fall a victim to a Ger
man air squadron.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
A BIG BARGAIN

Barber Shop for sale cheap to a
quick buyer, fine location, splendid
paving proposition, owner has posi-
ton with the Government, room leas-
ed for five years. further informa-
ton write Or call on
S. s. FELKER,
7101ptf Public Square.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17

Sergt. Lyle Criswell who visited
his father, Mr. Rober Criswell, has
returned to Hampton, Va, whore
he is connected with the offices of
the aviation commandment.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
FESTIVAL AND SUPPER

The Sunday School of the M e.
Church South will hold festival
and supper at Bedington Thursday,
July 18th. In case Of rain will be
held Friday. z Is Up 81
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17

Quentin Roosevelt was the youn.
cal son Of former president, and
shot down his first German airplane
in a fghl north of Chateau Thierry
one week ago today He received
his commission in the aviation SER
vice on July H. 1917. after being
graduated from the Mineola, ~ Y.
training school
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
Paris Confirms Report

Paris, July II Lieutenant QUEEN
tin Roosevelt. of the American air
service Is reported to have been
brought down within the German
near Chateau Thierry. French adj.
wees received here today stated
that Philip Roosevelt, from the
american trenches, saw his cousin
dali.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
FARMERS TONIGHT.

The farmers OF Berkeley county
are expected to assemble tonight in
the court house to discuss the wheat
price.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17

Washington July y The war
department. today was without any
official confirmation whatever of the
London reports that Lieutenant
Quentin Roosevelt had been shot
down behind the German lines
while in combat with German ma
chiens. Officers, however, did not
question the accuracy of the press
dispatches.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17

Miss Lilly Chenowetb Is spending a
few days with Miss Alberta Miller. on
Winchester avenue
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
RIVER is MUDDY.

Latest reports from the Potomac
ate that the river is in muddy
condition.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
ELkS NOTICE

A very important meeting will be
held in the Elks Lodge room for
first and second DEGREE work on
Wednesday night, July II, at 8
O'Clock. All members requested to
be present
r. +. DOOLEY,
{ is ct Up. Secretary.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17

GIRL WANTED
Ripple's Book Store. IS Up II
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17

GIRL WANTED
Ripplex Book Store. I 16 LIP II
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
WEATHER

Cloudy tonight, with clearing
westher on Thursday.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17

Continued on Page So
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-01-24

the newspapers who fail to see their
duty when it becomes clear that poll
ticians will n9t and cannot win the
war will be most lamentably dereict
in their particular duty to commun-
ity, state, nation and the nations
allies.
The time is coming when criticism
of the most destructive nature may
confront the newspapers of the nation
as a public duty. When that time
comes, it should be borne in mind that
no person, party or political creature
is sacred. There is but one paramount
business in this country and that is
winning the war.
Shells as we'll as goodwill, men as
well as kind words, accomplishment as
well as good intentions are necessary
to this end. 1t is we'll to face this con-
tingency in time sufficient for fixed
and steadfast resolution. Rutland
Herald.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-01-24
BIRD DEFENDS GARFIELD
Says the Blame for Coal Shortage
Rests Upon President Wilson Be-
cause of the cabinet" he Selected.

Says the Blame for Coal Shortage
Rests Upon President Wilson Be-
cause of the cabinet" he Selected.
Charles Sumner Bird has issued the
following statement fixing the blame
for the coal shortage:
81 do not intend to protest the Gar
field order, serious as it is TO our en-
ployees.
"Why blame Garfield. He inherited
an acute coal situation when he took
office two months ago. One year ago
the seriousness of the coal situation
was apparent-twelve months have
passed and during that periad little or
nothing has been done to help this sit
uation by the Administration.
IF ordinary business capacity had
been exerted during the past year
there would be today no coal crisis. 1t
is not coal alone-ships, munitions,
air planes, everything is serious.
at is not Baker-nor Daniels-nor
Secretary Of Labor Wilson. The blame
should be placed where it belongs-the
head Of the Government-the Presi-
dent. He has failed in this great
crisis TO call to his Cabinet--as Lloyd
George has in England-the ablest
men in the country. The closing Of
industrial plants may be blessing in
disguise; it may awaken the President
10 the necessity Of reorganized Cab
met, based upon ability TO get things
Done. The President can supply WIS.,
ions but these alone will not win the
war"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-01-24
BENNINGTON COUNTY
FARM BUREAU MEETING

The recent meeting Of the Farm
Bureau was the largest in its history,
over 100 farmers being present.
The officers for the coming year are:
J. A. Leach, North Rupert, president;
+. II. West, Dorset, vice president,
and c. f. Knapp, North Bennington,
secretary and treasurer.
In the afternoon talks and reports
occupied from to 4:30. H. w. Tink-
ham gave an extremely interesting
address and presented good many
ideas relative to the conduct OF farm
bureaus and left much in the minds
of his hearers to think over.
G. G. Groat, professor Of Economics
Of the U. V. NJ, gave most interest
ing talk and said that the Bennington
County Farm Bureau had the chance
TO be Of great benfit to the state and
individuals.
County Agent Shaw gave a report
on the work in the county for the past
year. Soy beans produced $1,000
worth of protein food and oats were
increased $1,000 by spraying FOR smut,
while 5000 bushels of potatoes showed
the results Of cooperative spraying on
so farms. Work with the grasshop.
pers, spraying Of kale and orchards,
etc, were discussed.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-01-24
DESTRUCTIVE CRITICISM

The president is against" minis
ter of munitions. So was the British
premier, but the appointment of Lloyd
J George marked the turning point in
the British war policy.
The Herald is frank to admit that
there are moments when it has some
doubts about the presidents being
able to win the war-all alone. It's a
fairly big order for one limited human
intellect, and the time has perhaps
come when he should have around him
men Of some other type beside the
obliging politicians who have so far
failed to fulfill the promise Of the
United States to our allies.
The country as whole is loyal TO
the point of blind devotion and I'M
complaining obedience to war orders
that are clearly the result of the panic
and incompetency, but there are lin
its. Just how long the public will per-
nit the presidents confidential and
personal advisers and administrators
to mismanage the war is a question.
II The Herald is any judge, the recent
railroad and fuel orders have been
eye-openers to millions Of people.
This newspaper proposes to support
the war and the administration. 1t
does not propose to render aid and
comfort TO the enemy by way Of par
tisan criticism, but it does submit and
will insist that If the chief executive
of this nation is blindly and stubborn
ly trusting its vital affairs to stupid
and incompetent politicians, then, in
all patriotism and public duty, it will
demand the demotion or removal of
such men.
England never made serious for
ward step in the war until it supplant- |
ed with business men the political
heads Of its munition works, ordnance
departments and other vital attributes
Of winning the war. The same thing
is apt to transpire in this country, and
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-01-24
aino REWARD aIoo

The readers OF this paper will be
pleased 90 learn that there IN at least
one dreaded disease that science has
that 4. catsrrh. Halls Catarrh Cure 10
the only positive cure now known TO
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease. requires con-
stitutional treatment Hairs Cniarrh
Cure 10 taken internally. setting direct.
" upon the blood and mucous surfaces
o. the system, thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease. and giving
the patient strength BY building Up the
constitution and assisting nature In do
Ing It's work. The prorrietors have -
much faith in Ste curative powers that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case tina, II fails TO cure. Send for list
Of Testimonials
Address y. J. Cheney a Co. Toledo.0.
Sold BY all Druggists 1Se-
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-01-24
BONNEVILLE
TOO late for last week..

Too late for last week..
Herbert L. Gordon, aged 65 years,
died Saturday morning, January 9Th,
of pneumonia. at the home Of Mrs.
Flora Burbank, wher he had lived for
nearly seven years. The funeral was
held Tuesday at II O'Clock at the
church, Rev. A. B. E1right of South
Londonderry. officiating. There were
many beautiful flowers. Relatives
from out Of town who attended the
funeral were Herbert Dunn, Browns
vile, VT. and Mr.. and Mrs. William
Kennon of Greenfield, Mass.
Frederick Lyons Of Greenfield
Mass, who hes been guest at MrV
Flora Burhank's. returned home We'd.
ncsday If last week.
Mes Olivia Burbank. WHO has been
spending a few DAVIS at home, return
ed N Brat'lehnro, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Renson wer"
pleasantly surprised Mondav evenin~
nv a number Of their relatives and
friends who Unexpectedly appeared in
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-01-24

Middlehury Is indeed fortunate in
having two such hosts as DR.. John NJ
Thomas, president Of Middlebury Col
lego and John Higgins, the presiding
genius Of the Addison House. Both
are Vermont products IN the matter Of
education and partly by birth and 10th
are leaders in their respective classes.
John Higgins was born in Arlington
and is well remembered by Benning
ton county folks. Anyone from this
end Of the state il always sure Of re-
ceiving a cordial welcome.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-01-24
MANCHESTER'S FOURTEENTH
RED CROSS SHIPMENT

The Manchester branch Of the Yer.
mont Chapter Of the American Rec
Cross shipped the following the last Of
last week:
Surgical Dressings
i6 packages at" bandages, Ave in
package, so.
packages abdominal bandages, five
in package, 35.
10 packages sponges, 40 in pack
age, $40.
packages four tailed bandages,
five in package, 25.
packages, MANIPULATED bandages,
five in package, 10.
Is packages gauze strips, 20 in
package, 800.
A r"~kages sings, five in pack
age, 20.
40 packages double congresses, 20
in package, 900.
60 packages single congresses, 20
in package, 1900.
II rolls plain gauze bandages.
Total number pieces, 3l61.
Garments
~ sweaters.
36 scarfs.
25 Nightingales.
hot water bag covers
~ suits pajamas.
60 pairs socks.
SO pairs wristlets
81 hospital shirts
as helmets.
z trench caps.
Total. Ala
The shipment Of garments repre-
scented the work Of one month as all
finished garments were shipped on
December goth.
FRANCES r. WYMAN.
Shairman Supply Gem.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-01-24

FOR SALE-At Lumber Camp
about ] mile from Manchester Depoti
10 Work Horses in good order, Double
Harnesses, A Double Wagons, Heavy
Sleds, ! Stationary Boiler and ] 80
II. =. Engine, quantity Of Pulleys,
Shafting and Betting; Also large
Range, Dishes and Bedding. Address
Lock Box 1884, East Arlington, VI
Phone Sol. 27-t
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-01-24
Home Companionship.

" the boy Is not n companion TO his
father II Is generally because the IN.
Their WAS not companion TO the boy
when the boy was little fellow. Com.
partnership Is something which must
grow through the years, especially for
two people who live under the same
roof and share the same fortunes.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-01-24
THE MANCHESTER
MINISTER'S MEETING

Rev. J. s. Brown will entertain the
Manchester Ministers Association at
the Colburn House on Monday, Janu-
AIRY 28th at noon. Topic: "The Public
School the Guarantee of the Future Of
Democracy. Writers: Rev. A. l.. Dodd
and Mr.. II. o. Porter. Will the mem
bers kindly notify the secretary if
they expect TO be present?
JOSEPH S. BROWN, Secretary.
Manchester Center, Vt. Jan. 81 1915
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-01-24

We would like 20 call our readers
attention to the address delivered by
Talcott Williams, dean Of the Pulitzer
School Of Journalism Of Columbia
University, New York City, at the
recent meeting Of the Vermont Press
Association at Middlebury. II you
wish TO learn just what the United
States is at war with read this ad-
dress.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-01-24

We print this week the annual re-
per, u the National Life Insurance
Co 81 Vermont This company is one
u the very solid financial institutions
ia the country and the largest 6nan-
cial institution IN this little common
wealth It's growth in the past fifteen
years has been phenomenal and every
vcrmonter can look with pride TO this
strong lie insurance company located
in their midst.