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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-09
GERMAN NAVAL
BASES ATTACKED
Six Tons of Explosives Were Dropped on
0stend, Zeebrugge and Bruges-Five
German Air Machines Destroyed.

London, July British naval air
planes in the period between July 4 and
July dropped six tons of explosives on
German works at Ostend, Zeebrugge and
Bruges. Direct hits were observed on
buildings and vessels Five German air
planes were destroyed and three others
were driven down out of control. All the
British machines returned.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-09
NO DANGER NOW
OF SUGAR FAMINE
And American Food Situation Is Report
ed to Be Better Than at ANY Time
Since United States Began to
Feed Allied World.

Washington, D. C., July 9.--Defnits
assurances that there is no danger of
sugar famine were given by the food adj
ministration to-day and the food situa-
tion generally was declared to be better
than at any time since America under
took the feeding of the allied world.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-09
DECIDING APPEALS.
Most of Which Were Made on Question
of Vacations of Registrants.

The Vermont district board is in SEES
sion in Montpelier this afternoon for
the purpose of taking up about 400 ques-
tionnaires which have been sent up by
local boards. Probably majority Of the
cases were sent up directly on appeal
by the government on vocations of the
registrants, whether essential or non
sential
The Washington county local board is
to-day engaged in reclassifying about
100 names, and it is expected that the
work will continue tomorrow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-09
RESIGNS STATE POSITION.
DR.. RUSSELL Head of School for Feeble
Minded at Brandon.

DR.. r. B, Russell, head of the Vermont
state school for feeble-minded, at Bran,
don, has resigned, and the resignation
was taken up by the state board of con.
troll at its meeting in Montpelier this
afternoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-09
ENGAGING PRINCIPAL.
]. w. Hatch Expected to Head Mont
pelier Seminary Again.

The trustees of Montpelier seminary
are holding an adjourned meeting at
Montpelier this afternoon, at which the
engaging of principal for another year
is being considered. J. w. Hatch is ex-
pected to be reelected.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-09
ANOTHER CREDIT TO ITALY.
The S1o,ooo,ooo Allowed To-day Make;
Her Total S66O,Oooooo.

Washington, D. c., July s.--An addi-
tional credit of Sl0,0OO,O00 was granted
to Italy to-day by the treasury depart
ment. making a total of S660,000,000 for
Italy and of S0,09l 100000 loaned to the
allies to date,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-08
ALIENATION SUIT
IN RICHMOND COURT
Case Tried Here Argued On
Appeal Few Days Ago.

The alienation suit OF Joseph w.
Harper, OF Jefferson county, against
his brother, Charles II. Harper, OF
Oklahoma, which was tried in the
Federal Court in Martinsburg some
months ago. is now before the Fed
eral Circuit Court of Appeals, at
Richmond, on an appeal The jury
in the case here awarded the plain
tiff $500 damages. and the case was
then appealed to the Richmond court,
where it was argued few days ago.
The plaintiff asked $4,000 damages
The decision Of the appeal court will
be handed down in a few weeks.
Thsi suit of brother against bro
Their attracted much attention here,
and the evidence was Of a decidedly
sensational character. the wife and
daughter for the plaintiff giving some
damaging evidence gainst the de-
PENDANT, The defendant was also a
former resident OF Jefferson county
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-08
PRESIDENT BARTON
IS REELECTED BY
THE SCHOOL BOARD
Efficient Executive Was First
Elected In 1910.
Mr.. PITZER is AGAIN
ELECTED SECRETARY
Enters Upon His Goth Term In
This Capacity-Board of Ed
ucation Met Monday Night
and Organized For 1918.

For the eighth time Mr.. = s.
Barton was Monday night made pres
ldent OF the Martinsburg Board of
Education. There was no opposition
to Mr. Barton and he accepted re.
election in brief but sincere talk
Mr.. Barton stated that he had in
tended not to be a candidate but un-
der the circumstances he felt that he
must accept and would endeayor to
perform Ills duties faithfully and as
consistently as his health would per.
nit
MIR. M G. Tabler was reelected
president and Mr. w. A. Pitzer sec
rotary. This gentleman enters upon
his 2sth year as secretary of the
board Because of these long years
of efficient service Mr. Pitzer is per-
haps ~ ablest secretary in the
state and not only has every state
school law down pat, but his knowl-
edge Of local conditions is greater
than any other person in Martins
burg.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-08
COUNTY COURT WILL
ELECT PRESIDENT
Judge Whitmore to Be Again
Elected On Wednesday,

A special meeting of the Berkeley
County Court will be held here to-
morrow at which time the court
will be recognized for the present
year. while nothing OF definite ma
ture has been given out by members
of the court, it is presumed that
President George Whitmore will be
reelected to head the court for an
other term. President Whitmore Is
the oldest member of the court in
point of service. and would naturally
be the choice for the head Of the
body, as between himself and Com
missioner Hollida, who has had but
one years experience. Commissioner
Welshans is the minority member of
the court.
1T is probable that the court will
remain in session for two days. at
least as there are some matters
which will require attention at this
time. especially the question Of
roads, which is the big problem now
before the court
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-08
LAST QUESTIONABLE
is SENT OUT TODAY
All of Drafted Men Now Sum-
moned Before the Board.

The last notices and questionnaires
for Berkeley county were sent out
by the exemption board today, dated
January 0, these including the num-
bers from 2,O27 to 2,0S7 inclusive.
All persons holding these numbers
will be required to report to the adj
yisory board within seven days Of The
receipt Of their notices.
OF the first 1000 notices sen. out,
there were SO delinquents, but 1t is
expected that this number will be
materially reduced before the advis-
DRY board suspends its sittings. The
average Of delinquents for the first
700 notices was but per cent, or a
total OF IA, and there has been a ma
teriai gain in the subsequent 300
there being 25 in that number
Including today, the board vii
have just 10 working days until the
time-limit expires, and il is conf
IDENTIFY predicted that the work will
be well cleaned up by that time
From now on II is expected that the
number OF drafted men presenting
themselves viii gradually decrease
owing to the fact that many came
before the board before their time
lad expired
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-08
PRESIDENT VERY EMPHATIC
IN SPEAKING TO CONGRESS
OF AMERICAN WAR OBJECTS
Plaster OF Paris
Deposit Is Found
In Berkeley County

very important discovery has
been made On the land of the NUM-
eipal Shale. Brick and Block Ce, at
the edge of town. in the shape OF g
large and valuable deposit OF what
proves to be nothing or more or less
when reduced to its final component
parts than commercial plaster OF
paris The discovery was made BY
accident and when President r. Yer.
non Aler submitted sample to Mr..
Floyd WhaIen, chief analyst for the
Harrisburg Pipe and Pipe Bending
Works. it was found TO be 93 IL per
cent pure. Mr. Aler Sunday receiv-
ed the official report on the deposit
and is naturally considerably pleas
ed The supply is great and the dis
covery opens up another branch OF
industry for the county. The deposit
i in the shape of clay-like substance
known as calcium sulphate. In
its native state calcium sulphate con-
tains water of equalization and is
called gypsum When this is ignited
and the water drawn off the result is
commercial plaster of paris. Not
much machinery is needed to develop
9 deposit Of this character, which
can easily be ground
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-08
Restoration OF Alsace-L Lorraine, Evacuation
OF Belgium, France And Other Countries
And Reparation For Wrongs De-
manded OF Central Powers
(By international News Service.)

Washington, Jan, S-Without any previous an
nouncement of his intention the White House announced
this morning that President Wilson would address a
joint session of congress 1890 o'clock this afternoon
international relations.
Was Great Surprise.
The White House announcement had the effect OF
thunderbo congress- for far as could be learned,
no one, from Vice-President Marshall down, had been
notified of the presidents intention No had been
consulted relative to converting the joint session up to
within hour of the time the president was to appear
Floor and Galleries Packed
Despite the short notice given the house was crowd
ed with senator's and representatives while the galleries
were packed with spectators The president appeared
promptly at 1890 and after the formalities COM
peted the president spoke for about 30 minutes.
STRIKING POINTS. OF SPEECH.
Open and free consideration OF covenants OF peace is
the only way can be secured President
Wilson told the special joint session of congress today
He restated specifically and emphatcaly the peace
aims Of the allies far the United States is concern
ed, for the benefit of the Russian people.
The restatement was specific, declaring as follows:
Against private international understandings.
Absolute freedom of the
Removal of all economic barriers, and establishment
of trade agreements.
Reduction of national ornaments.
Free and impartial adjustment of all colonial Claims
based strict observance OF the interest OF the gov
erned
The evacuation of all occupied Russian territory and
freedom for Russia in settling her own international al
fairs
Evacuation and restoration of occupied French ter
rtory, including Alsace-L Lorraine.
Reimbursement OF Italian frontiers.
Autonomy for the people of Austria Hungary
Roumania Serbia and Montenegro to be evacuated.
Servia to be given free to the seas and the
relations of the Balkan states to be restored along ms
tOrical and national lines.
Turkish portions of the Ottoman empire to remain
as at present. but other nationates to be assured un
doubted security and opportunity for autonomous deye
Opnent.'
The Dardanelles to be internationalized.
An independent Polish state OF all Polish natonalltles
Ia be created and freedom for all nations, small and
great.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-08
Political Upheaval Over Terms
Offered To Russia.
YELLED THREAT rs MADE
BY MILlTARlST PARTY
Grown Prince, General STAFF
and Other Junkers Oppose
Socialists Over Question Of
Annexing Territory.
10y lnternatIonaI News servles.)


Amsterdam, Jan. S.--The fate Or
the kaiser's throne hangs in the bali
ance today The German empire II
confronted by one Of the greatest
crises in Its history, as q result Or
the conflict between the political
government and the high command
of the army. and the necessity Of
making decision that will solve tho
gigantic problem rests with tho kAi-
ser himself Information MS to the
grave situation In Germany was Sc
cured in diplomatic circles at tho
Hague today, according to dispnt
ches reaching here. The emperor
conferred all day Sunday with mem
bers OF the general staff and the
minister Of war. The kaiser also held
long conference with the newly-ap-
pointed Field Marshal Wyrch. who
distinguished himself In the fighting
on tho easern front
Struggle Between Factions.
News OF the momentous develop
ments which have arisen In Germany
followed tho report that General Won
Ludendorff, "the brains OF the Ger
man army" had resigned. but this
was subsequently denied. The do.
mestic struggle in Germany has It's
inception over the peace terms o.
fcred by Germany 10 Russia. Tho
militarists stood out for annexations,
while tho moderates supporting the
principles Of no annexations. were
said to have enlisted the kaiser IN
their behalf. So grave Is the inter
nal conflict in Germany that some 60
So far as to predict that the future
fate of the German empire may de.
pend upon the steps which the kaiser
takes to solve the problem.
Hints Of MilitarIst Uprising.
There were hints OF militarist
uprising II the kaiser rejects the
peace program of the pan.Germans
and the junkers. The whole affair
has been made more critical by the
demands Of Austria-Hungary for
peace, and the insistent demands of
the Socialists that the Russian terms
be accepted. The militarists. headed
by Won Hindenburg, Won Ludendorff.
Won Tirpitz and the crown prince.
are said to have made yelled threats
of the most serious character unless
their inperialistic war aims are
given full support by the emperor
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~t-N H@eas~
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-08
Great Crisis In Berlin;
Kaiser's Throne Shakes
GERMAN OFFENSIVE
is EXPECTED SOON
An Indications Point to Effort
On Western Front.
(By International News service.)


London. Jan S.--'rhat the time is
near at hand when Germany will
launch her largely-advertised often
sive on the western front, IL one is
to be undertaken at all, Is the opin.
ion OF military critics today Dis
patches from the front dwell on the
constantly-increasing artillery action
all along the lines.
In addition to the cannonading all
along the Italian front, infantry fight.
ing has broken out on the mud fats
at the Venetian end Of the lagoon
The ground is too marshy and the
fleld too small to raise the opera
lions in this sphere to the dignity Of
a battle. but 1t has been the scene
OF some fierce hand-to-hand encount-
ers between small detachmen.s.
Austrians Wiped Out
The Austrians sent handful Of
men across an arm Of the Piave river
and tried to establish bridgehead
upon the western bank, but failed
The Austrians crossed in the dark
ness and hid themselves amidst the
reeds, which grow thicksy in the
swampy ground. They were support
ed by a single machine gun and had
a large quantity of ammunition. At
daybreak they opened fire, supported
by bombardment from their batter
les on the eastern side of the stream,
The Italians holding the line. most
Of them sailors. did not wait for a
charge. but rushed forward, and the
fighting ragged in the mire. Finally
all the Austrians were killed or cap
tured
Secretary Baker Credits Report
Washington. Jan S.--iCredence in
reports that the long-heralded German
offensive is soon to begin is express
ed by Secretary Of War Baker, in
his weekly review Of the military
situation today 1t will possibly be
the kaiser's greatest assault he de-
clares, because the German high
command has so long delayed 1t, but
he expresses the greatest confidence
that the British and French can be
relied upon to hold the line.
Secretary Baker reveals the allies
knowledge that Germany is prepar-
ing an attempt to wrest Jerusalem
from the British in an effort to heart
EN- her Turkish allies. Information
has been received, he says, that first
line troops are being moved FIR m the
Caucasus and Mesopotamia u thu
Holy City.
Heavy Bomliardments.
Londnor Jan. S,--Heavy lombard
ments occurred during the night II
the sectors of Bullecourt and Pas
schendale, the war office reported.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-08
Mar Officials Resent
MfeanbeY0nce CHARGES

10y international News service.)
Washington Jan s.-Bitter re-
sentiment over charges that American
soldiers in Europe have been guilty
|of general intemperance were evinc.
ed IN war department circles today.
Officials were reluctant ID dignity
THE accurations with denial. because
Icy had been completely refuted b
BILE authorities On the other ia
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-08
LOCAL BANKS MAKE
vERYFEW CHANGES
IN D|RECTORATES
President Emmeri and Presi-
dent Bowers Are Reelected.
OTHER BANKS WILL
ELECT WITHIN WEEK
With Few Minor Exceptions the
Directors of Each Financial
Institution Were Reelected
At Annual Meeting Today.

The customary annual meetings OF
the stockholders of Martinsburg's
various banks we're held today,
While the Peoples Trust and Old
National banks also elected officers,
the other institutionafy ofilciairy will
be determined upon on regularly Sc
iected dates l.te
Peoples Trust Co.
Only two changes were made at
the election of directors held by the
stockholders of the Peoples Trust
&C. Mr. John NJ Miller, at his own
request, was not reelected. Mr.. Mil
Ter stated that he was not able to at
tend the directors meetings and ask
ed tina some one more active would
be substituted His friend, Mr. G.
W. Croft, of Gerrardstown, was elect,
ed in his stead Mr. Frank s. EN-
inert made similar request. Now
that his son, Mr. Allen r, Emmert,
had been called to the colors in the
naval service. he would not have the
time to devote to the banking affairs
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-08
DAY AT BUNKER HILL

On Tuesday. January 9Th you are
invited to attend an all.das patrons
meeting at the Bunker Hill High
school beginning at $50 a. N. State
Superintendent Shawkey will be one
of the speakers Community dinner
|af the school house.
1.4 10 1t COMMITTEE.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-08

but privately they did not hesitate to
brand the charges as outrageous.
Secretary Baker said he would not
comment on the charges unless they
were presented to him in detail, il at
Fan, He stated that General Perish!
ing has told him that every safeguard
had been placed about the mor
Ewell.being of ~
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-08

Plenty Of wood and kindling at
Thorn's. LIP II
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-08

Mr. T.. H. Matthews, of Parkers-
burg. spent yesterday in town.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-08

Invitation Square Dance Wednesday,
night a. Lords Hall. ll6 M. Burke
ST. No one admitted without card
Held By q s. and d. II. Henxiattsa.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-08
High Prices For Crops
TO Bring Big Results

ton said his department was cooper
ating with the food administration
iii the whole matter Of stimulating
food production and conservation
and aimed b bring about the hea.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-08
CITY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Ruth Dorman. colored, was operated
on today.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-08
WEATHER

Fair and cold tonight; slightly
warme Wednesday.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-08

CONTINUED On Page six)
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Continued On Page SIX
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-08
Heavy 6omliardments,

Heavy commandments,
Londnor jan s.--Heavy lombard
ments occurred during the night in
the sectors of Bullecourt and Pas
schendale, the war office reported
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-10-10
MARTIN A. T0lTE
DIES WHILE IN CAMP
ANOTHER WILLIAMS COUNTY
SOLDIER SUCCUMBS TO PNEU-
MONIA-DIES IN GEORGIA

The funeral of Martin A. Tofte,
one of the Williams county draft
boys, who left here September fifth
was held at the home of his father
Wednesday afternoon. The services
were conducted by Rev. Natwick and
were in charge of detail of the Will
liston Home Guard in command OF
Captains Newell and Jeffries.
Private Tofte was sent from WILL
liston to Camp Grant and after three
weeks there was transferred to Camp
Hancock, Georgia. He was taekn
sick on the train to camp. This sick
ness developed into pneumonia ana
after an illness of only five days he
died October 3rd. His remains were
shipped back from Camp Hancock in
charge of a corporal, arriving at
Spring Brook Tuesday.
Mr.. Tofte was one of family OF
seven children. Surviving him are
his father, Mr.. Matthias S. Tofte anc
mother Mrs. Annie Tofte, six brothers
and one sister, all living at the fam
ily home fifteen miles northwest OF
Spring Brook in the Dublin township.
The news of Private Totes death
was quite shock to the community
in which he lievd, and the parents
and family have the sympathy OF a
large host Of friends who grieve with
them in the loss of their son.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-10-10
Night School
Starts Nov. LIST

At a meeting of the Board of Edu-
cation, Tuesday evening, the plans
for night school as submitted by
Supt. Blume, were endorsed. 1t was
voted to set aside $3.50 for this pur-
pose, which with an equal amount
contributed by the state, will make
fund of $500 for the night school.
1t is planned to start November l
and continue for sixteen weeks, or
until about March l., three evenings
each week, from until 10. No tut
ton will be charged-the instruction
will be free. Any person not already
enrolled in the schools, may enroll
for the night school work.
The members of the faculty for the
night school have not all been select
ed as yet. Mr.. H. X. Brown, of the
Science department in the Senior
High School, will act as Principal.
The courses as now planned will in
clude the following:
l. A course in Citizenship. This
will be designed to meet the need of
the foreigner who desires better
knowledge of the English language,
our government and traditions. The
government furnished each person en-
rolled for this course a text hook free
of charge.
2. Commercial. Typewriting and
Shorthand and bookkeeping will be
offered and such other courses as may
be requested. An excellent oppor-
tunity for those who cannot attend
school because of necessary employ
ment.
3. Radio. This course has proved
quite popular with the young men
about to enter military service.
4. French An opportunity to ac-
quire knowledge Of French for those
who are expecting to enter war SER
vice.
5. Domestic Science. This will in
clude work in cooking and sewing.
The national government is calling
upon the schools of the country to
establish night schools and thus ex-
tend the educational facilities. In
keeping with this progressive re-
quest, the Williston schools will con-
tribute their best efforts.
It was also voted to endorse the
proposed new course of study for the
Junior High School and the plan to
install the supervised study in the
Junior High School next semester, as
outlined by Supt. Blume. The super
vised study plan will be tried out in
the Junior High School next semester
with view to extending it's adop-
ton in the Senior High School next
year. AS soon as Supt. Blume has
completed the details, his report to
the Board will be published.