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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25
HAGERSTOWN SPEED
FIEND is ARRESTED
F. w. FoItz ad Gang of Howl
ing Girls Disturb the Peace.

Very often the gay young lads
from lfagerstown who can sport a
fiivvef of various degrees and thus
impress the senseless pates of giddy
girls visit Martinsburg and think be-
cause they are from Hagerstown
they can carry on Just as they please
in this peaceful and law abiding city
Occasionally it has been necessary
for the officers to chase some 80.
cent sport, but last night was the
first time it became necessary for an
officers to pull his gun on a law
breaking Marylander, who had tax
en- the bit in his teeth. This fellow,
who gave the name of f. w. Foltz,
with utter disregard of traffic laws
and the safety of pedestrians who
Happened to be on the street at that
late hour of 1880 raced over the
main thoroughfares with bunch Of
foolish and bowling young women
in his car. The girls yelled like der.
wishes, giving the impression that
the entire party was drunk on "dry"
Hagerstown booze. Officer Thomas
Hardy tried to hold up the young
speeder at the intersection of Queen
and Race streets, but the fellow
seemed to have lost his head and
ignored the officer. Mr.. Hardy there
upon jumped into another car and
caught the violator near the may
or's Office He put up $25 collateral
for his appearance at a trial, but
most likely will display the usual Ha
gerstown trait and fail TO show up.
The best way to break up such
hoolumism is to sack the lawbreak-
ers in jail until time for their trials.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25
PUBLIC SALE

Saturday. Nov. Goth, beginning al
10 O'Clock
All household goods to be sold. Re.
member the date and place, 426
Winchester ave. See list of few
things on page of this paper.
L. B. CHAMBERLAIN,
II rs lip d 426 Winchester Ave
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25
STOLE BLANKETS

Chief of Police Thomas II. Barber
and Patrolman Charles Divine, OF
Hagerstown discovered in an aband
oned house in the rear Of the Balti
more Street Jewish Synagogue, that
city, five new automobile blankets
that had been stolen by boys from
five different automobiles.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25
S. S. EXECUTIVE
MEETING WEDNESDAY

There will be meeting of the
State Executive Committee or the
West Virginia Sunday School Asso
citation in Clarksburg on Wednesday
Mr.. j r. Poland, of this city, mem
Der Of the committee. will leave
Tuesday night to attend the meet
ing. Two of these meetings are held
each year.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25
TO BEGIN WORK

Work on Hagerstown's sewerage
system, which has been held in abey-
ance during the war, will proceed,
now that the war is over, and the
city sewerage commission shortly
will ask for bids for contracts.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25
HERE ON VISIT

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Wintermoyer,
of Wheeling. are spending the week
with relatives. Mr. Wintermoyer
was formerly in charge of the Balti-
more and Ohio trackmen here, but
is now foreman of the company's
yards at Wheeling.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25
K. D. HOSPITAL SALE.

The Kings Daughters Hospital sale
will be held "Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday beginning Nov. q. Splen-
did cakes and pies. All sorts of APP
rons, At the Martinsburg gas office.
20 lip st
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25
THANKSGIVING DINNER

The Ladies of M. e. Church OF
Bunker Hill will hold their annual
Thanksgiving dinner and supper in
the basement of the church Thanks.
giving Day. IL 25 1p s.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25
OKLA. sUFFs WIN

On the face Of complete official re
turns from every county in the state
the suffrage amendment to the Ok
lahoma constitution, voted on Nov
ember 5, received 10000 votes for
and ST. 8l against giving the suff
rage amendment a clear majority.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25
PRELIMINARY TALK
BY 4 GREAT ALLIES
To BLOCK GERMANY
And ArmistiCe Will Be Extended
To Feb. ! BY the Entente.
(By international News Service.

10y International News Service.)
Washington, Nov. Extension
Of the armistice between Germany
and the United States and entente
nations until February will short
ly be announced.
This action Is necessary inasmuch
as it now appears certain that the
initial session of the peace confer.
ence will be delayed.
The preliminary conferences for
which President Wilson is going
abroad next week will Of necessity
be of the utmost importance.
They are expected to result in a
general agreement between the four
great nations that must dictate the
terms of peace-the United States,
Great Britain, France and Italy--so
that there will be no friction at the
actual peace conferences.
And these preliminary conferences
which will begin about the middle of
December. will rob Germany of her
greatest trump card, the hope that
the ranks Of the allies will split with
dissension and thus Germany will be
able to trade instead of accepting a
dictated peace.
British of to kieI
London, Nov. 25.-A flotiIla of
British mine sweepers left the Firth
Of Firth at Q. O'Clock this morning
for Kiel to open up a passage for
enc battleship and a squadron of de
stroyers which will soon be despat-
ched to the German people and to
see that the remainder of the Ger.
man fleet Is disarmed and interned
according to the terms of the armis-
tice.
The British squadron will be com
handed by Vice Admiral Browning
and will comprise the dreadnaught,
Hercules, and ten destroyers.
American, French and Italian adj
miral will accompany Vice Admiral
Browning.
Wilhelmshaven will be visited as
well as Kiel.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25
RAISES ITS QUOTA.

Mason School has raised its quota
for Red Cross work. This was an
nounced today by Principal Paul
Sherard. The amount was raised in
cash.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25
WILL INSTALL ICE PLANT

II is understood the owners of the
cold storage plant at Berkeley
Springs will install and have con-
tracted for 25 ton per day ice plant
and will have it ready for the next
season. The plant is to be run in
connection with the storage plant.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25
THE END OF WAR
DASKES HIS HOPES
Sergeant Homer S. Pitzer Back
To Private Life.

Now that the war is over, so far
as the Germans are concerned. 1t
makes quite a change in the aspira-
ton of Private Homer S. Ptzer, of
the 22nd Inf. Co. c. 0. T. S. 0. Homer
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25
MISSES THE APPLES.

Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Reed, of Ber-
Ssiey Place, received letter from
raelr son, Russell, who has been in
france for some time. Russell speaks
! apple picking at home and says
:, mas not seen an apple since he left
this country.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25

The Mason School Good Neigh.
bors will hold oyster, chicken aud
meat supper at the school Tuesday
evening, Nov. 26th. Supper S5c. Ice
cream, cake and sandwiches fog
sale. IL % LIP 2ts
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25

Mr.. T. A. yanes, Of Virginia ayes
nue., Is doubly afflicted. Not only
has he had an aggravating attack Of
the "hu," but very painful car
buncle on one side Of his face is
now causing him no little annoy
ance.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25
PUBLIC SALE

:. saturday Nov. both. beginning at
ls o'clock.
al household goods to be sold. Re
~, the date and place, 426
= a,nenester ave. See a list of few
4'hss on page Of this paper.
E. B. CHAMBERLAIN,
! % lp 426 Winchester Ave.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25
ENGLISH PARLIAMENT
IS ADJOURNED TODAY

10y International News service)
London, Nov 25.--King George
dissolved Parliament today.
Inc national election Of new
pariiament will be held on Dec a.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25
LOST MANY HOGS

Hog cholera is causing heavy los
SEES to some farmers in some section
of Jefferson county. One farmer lost
over 5000 worth hogs.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25

For Rent. l medium sized and /
large limestone farms. Fare rents
Good location. Apply x. Poole.
II 25 Up 2t
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25
TAKE NOTICE

This is the last week for discount
on taxes for 1918.
II 25 lip Ct Fl. S. MILLER, Sheriff
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25

Fancy Danish cabbage for kraut-
SITS per 10O-at f. A. MINORS.
II 16 Up tt
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25

Mrs. Bette Day Clark, of Pitts
burg, is visiting her sister, Mrs. F..
A. Chambers, South Raleigh street.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25

~ ior sale two good small farms,
Y NJ located Bargains to quick pur,
asefs' Apply x, Poole, II rs Up ct
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25

Wanted at once. Saleslady for Dry
Goods store. Apply at
SPILLMAN BROS.
IL 10 Up tt. Dry Goods Store.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25

A man never poses as hypocrlte
when he is alone.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25
ON SICK LIST

Policeman Myers is on the sick
list
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-25
WEATHER

Clear and cold tonight and tomor-
row.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-25

With the British Army in France, March 24. (By the Associated Press. )-The Brit ish and French, who cooper ate at the junction of the two armies, were viewing the trend of the German offensive with optimistic eyes this morning. Hard fighting was in progress, but the latest reports showed little or no chance in the sitna- tion in favor of the enemy since yesterday, while on the other hand the defenders had pushed the attacking forces back after a bitter struggle and were holding strongly along the whole new front to which they had withdrawn.
 Fighting of most desperate nature has been continuous since the initial attack, but so far the British have used few troops other than those which were holding the recent lines. These shock troops have been making as gallant defense as was ever record ed in the annals of the British army, and as result they have enabled the main body of the forces to fall back deliberately and without confusion and occupy positions which had been pre- Ipared long before the German offen- Isive began.
 The Germans, on the other hand, op- eratng under the eyes of the Emperor and tie crown prince, have been hurl- ing vast hordes into the fray with utter disregard for life and have fol- lowed into the abandoned positions, getting farther and farther away from their supplies and finding their com munications increasingly difficult.
 More than 50 German divisions already have been identified by actual contact, and many of these men were simply gwen two uayS iron rdtlOHS ana sent over the top into the frightful mael- strom made by the artillery, machine guns and rifles. The slaughter of the enemy infantry as 1t advanced in close formation over the open has been ap- palling.
 The British losses have been within tke bounds expected. due to the tactics of the commanders. The allies have lost considerable number of men in pris- orers and certain number of guns. But very few pieces of artillery have been taken by the Germans since the first day. In fact, the whole withdrawal has been executed in a masterly man. ner, showing how thoroughly the British had planned for the very events which have occurred.
 It is permitted to say now what some have known for long time, namely, that the British never intended to try to hold the forward positions in this
 (C0ntinued on Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-25
British Retire To Nelu Positions On
 TortiUe Riuer

London March 24Fresh hostile attacks developed this morning great strength the whole battle front Field Haigs report from headquarters land they have tinued throughout the day.
 South the enemy succeeded after heavy fight ing crossing River Somme certain points These being dealt with"
 London, March 24"North of Peronne, the official tonight from British headquarters France enemy directed with the greatest violence against the line of the River Tortle Ca tributary of the Somme) Our this portion of the battle front have been withdrawn and fighting positions"
 Further north repeated assaults by large bodies of German infantry have been repused with heavy losses the this fighting the Seventeenth and Foreh divisions greatly dis tingushed themselves beating off many hostile attacks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-25
Rainbou Diuision Men Auarded Cross For
 DistinguishedSeruice
Six of Eight to Receive New American Decoration Are Known to Be From Alabama All of These Soldiers Have Already Been Re- ported as Receiving the "Croix de
 Guerre" of France

station which he had established, and in order to save the lives of others gave up his own. He died of his wounds the same night.
 Private Fillengem, as sentry, stood by his post the same day, notwithstanding heavy shell fire and was mortally wounded as a result.
 The distinguished service cross is one Of four new decorations for bravery, ser vice for or wounds In the war against Germany, authorized by President Will son. These decorations are awarded with the approval of General Pershing, the American comfnander-in-c
 Several of the distinguished service crosses were awarded to soldiers of the American expeditionary force about a week ago for extraordinary heroism The cross, which has not yet been cast, will be on bronze, with ribbon, and any tContinued on Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-25

Between Manacourt and Peronne the troops of Gems. Won Kathen and Won Gatard have forced crossing over the Tortille sector and on the Somme battlefield are fighting around Bouchevesnes. Peronne has fallen. Other divisions have pressed forward to the south thereof as far as the Somme.
 "As early as Friday evening the army of Gen. Won Hutier, pressing closely forward, took by storm the third enemy position, broke through it and compelled the enemy to retire.
 ''In ceaseless pursuit. the corps of Gen. Won Luettwitz and Con Oettinge have reached the Somme
 TOWN OF HAM FALLS
 Ham fell. after desperate fight. into the hands of our victorious troops. English reserves which were thrown against them in a desperate attack, sustained sansuinary losses.
 ''The corps of General Won Webern and Won Conte and the troops of General Won Geyl after 2 fierce battle crossed the Crozat canal
 French. English and American regi- ments which had been brought up from the southwest for counter attack were thrown back on Chauny in southwest erly direction
 GERMAN BOAST
 For the achievement of formidable success the troops Of all the German fC.,tlnuen en Pnre rwc)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-25
German Official
 Statement Claims Americans Engaged

Berlin, March 24-(Via London.-Britsh Wireless, Per Wireless Press The Germans have captured Peronne and Ham and defeated British and American regiments brought
 from the southwest for counter attack Chauny according to the office statement today.
 The statement adds that than 30000 prisoners captured and 600 have been taken by the Germans
 Victory in the battle which has been raging Monchy Cambra St. Quentin and LaFere claimed by the Germans The British third and fourth armies and parts of Franco declared have been beaten with the jest losses the line from Bapaum Bouchavesnes hind the Somme between Peronne and Ham, we'll at Chauny.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-25
Summary of the News

GENERAL NEWS. l-British lines bend under terrific attacks, but in the main they are holding.
 Haig withdrawal was planned months ahead.
 Germans claim Americana are in battle. M English people anxious hut com fident still. .-War department has no word that Americans nre engaged In battle 3-Giant gun, 70 miles away, hOlA- bards Paris throughout Sunday. c-Liberty Loan and war machinery hills before Congress- for week.
 LOCAL NEWS 5-Wild rumOrs cause of needless alarm in city.
 Evans Dunn writes of receiving Age-Herald tobacco kit. Business mems luncheon today. Girls school team workers will dune at Tutwiler.
 FEATURES +Editorial comment. s-sports. reviews.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-25

Western theatre:
 The text of the communication fol- lows:
 'Tnc battle near Monchy. Cambrai. St. Quentin and LaFere has been won.
 "The British Third and Fourth ar mics and portions of Franco American reserves who had been brought up. were beaten. and on the line of Ba- paume- -Boulchavesnes and behind the Somme. between Peronne and Ham, as " ell as at Chauny. were repulsed with the heaviest of losses.
 The army of Gen. Won Below (Otto) took by storm Monchy height and south thereof carried forward the at- tack in westerly direction beyond Wancourt and Henin. It is now en- gagged in fight northwest of Ba- paume for the third enemy positions. Strong British counter attacks were repulsed.
 'The army of Gen. Won Dedman- Witz. following upon the heels of the vanqu,shed enemy, pressed forward in close pursuit Friday night as far as the third enemy position in the Equan- court, Nurlu. Templeux. LaFosse. Bernes line.
 TWO WINGS JOIN
 Early yesterday morning they re- newed their attack against enemy and defeated him. in spite of his desperate defense and continual counter attacks. 4 Junction with the left wing of the attack with Gen von Helow was ef- fectod.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-25

With the American Army in France. March 24-(By the Associated Press Distinguished service crosses have been awarded nine American soldiers, but three thus decorated are dead, and the cross, with an appropriate letter, will be forwarded to the next of kin. The decorations have been conferred on Second Lieut. A. W. Terrel. Medical Sergt. Thomas Peterson (dead), Privates Herman Genipy and Lenni Fillengem (both dead), and Sergts. Warner Hall and James H. West, and Corporals Edgar H. Freeman, Amos Teske and Homer whited, all of the same infantry regi- ment
 Some of these men had already been decorated with the French cross.
 Medical Sergeant Peterson. as previ- ously reported, was attached to an ar tilery regiment, and in action on March 5, although mortally wounded, super vised the care of wounded brought to a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-25
ITALIAN FRONT

Rome. March 24-There have been
 slixht artillery actions and activity ny |Our reeonnoitering parties along the
 ,xhole front" says today's war office
 report. A fresh patrol captured few
 pr;soners at Monte Temba." I.ordon. March 24.-An official state- |-..rt dealing with aerial activity on |tAc Italian line issued today sayss uSaturday our aircraft superi0r1Sy |xxa. maintained. Eight enemy air- |pIancs were destrOy~a. one was driven |1awn out Qf controa eRa we ssHxerea |n~ less eurselvesS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-25
PEOPLE OF ENGLAND ARE ANXIOUS, BUT REGAIN CONFIDENCE Solemnity and Gravity Pre- vail in LOndon--News
 Eagerly Awaited FIRST DEPRESSION
 IS PASSING AWAY View of Officials Does Not Warrant Continued
 Despondency as to
 Final Results

London, March 24.-The British people have experi- enced no other period of anx- iety, compared with this week, end, since the days of the re treat of the Mons, in 1914, when the fate of the small British army was undecided.
 There was perfect spring weather today and all the streets and parks were crowded but splemnity ane gravity prevailed everywhere, whict even a stranger must have noticed Men and women, and even children were reading the newspapers anc special editions which printed the aft. ernoon official reports were bought as fast as the newspapers could sup ply them. The churches were filled and the day was one of anxious wait ing.
 The British people had not ex-
 pectcd my marked retirement by
 the British army, although they
 had been warned that this would
 be natural development of
 great battle. Hence, the bulletins
 cnused general depression. Toward
 night it became known that the
 official view of the situation did
 not warrant such dependency.
 The loss of guns was regarded
 ns inevitable, but the British cas-
 ualties are understood to be rela-
 lively small considering the mag
 nitude of the operation so fnr us
 the reports give them. The par
 tfcipatfon of American / ldiers in
 the battle was one of the most
 discussed features. Officials of the
 American embassy were asked for
 details, but they have none as yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-25

\ It now has been definitely |hscertained that considerably |Inore than 100000 Germans have been brought to the west |ern front in an endeavor to brush the British army holding |Ehe line. from the region of Ar
 las to the south of St. Quentin, |but it daily becomes increas- |Engly evident that the enemy |ln his drive has met with op-
 position not counted upon and been unable to realize a4haa Full objectives.
 In addition to Chauny, the Germans |Are claiming the capture of both |Peronne and Ham, and to have in- creased the number of prisoners taken |}o more than 30,000, in addition to |b0O guns and large stores of war ma |Berials.
 It is claimed also by the Germans That American and French regiments which were brought up to reinforce |ghe British have been defeated, but |bo further information than this mere |5tatement has been vouchsafed. In the retirement, according to Ser Hin, the British are burning towns hnd villages behind them. This state Hnent however, seemingly, is capable 'bf being received with reserve, as the
 Germans themselves, in their famous
 .strategic" retirement left little stand Ing in the territory they evacuated,
 even denuding the country of trees.
 MYSTERY SOLVED One of the mysteries of the offensive (which now has beem solved is that the Ishelling of Paris is being done by a Eong range German gun. This state tnent is contained in the Berlin off 5cial communication and a Paris dis batch says that one of the guns has been located near Laon. about 76 miles |from the center of Paris.
 Throughout Sunday morning and Into the midafternoon, shells were dropped in Paris at intervals of from |l2 to 20 minutes.
 GERMANS BOAST Already the spirit of boastfulness which pervades the German army in hines of success is being strongly man kfested. Fled Marshal Won Hindenburg |has complimented the German Elm |peror on the initial success" and the latest German official communication lis loud in it's plaudits of the German troops, declaring that the attacking 'spirit of the infantry could not have been exceeded"
 OTHER FRONTS On the other battle fronts the fight tng activity continues comparatively blight, except for reciprocal lombard
 nents and trench raiding operations. |Along the Aisne front and in Cham |pagne the artillery duels between the |French and the Germans have been Asomewhat violent. The Americans on their sectors. especially northwest of .Toul. are daily keeping up their artil- iery practice, with visibly good results. hrainst the German positions in front |pf them and now and then carrying but successful raids.
 In the Italian theatre the snow on .the ground and the freshets in the
 valleys continue to hinder the opera tions on a large scale, but from the
 nreparatory artillery activity and the .slxirmishes that are being carried out. .,t becomes increasingly evident that .this theatre is shortly to be the scene Iof a sanguinary encounter.