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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-09-26
Two Letters



To Frau Meter who has lost nine
sons in the present war. His
Majesty the Kaiser hears that you
have sacrificed nine sons in defense
of the Fatherland in the present war.
His Majesty is immensely gratifed
in the fact, and in recognition is
pleased to send you his photograph,
with frame and autograph signature.
Lincoln's Letter.
To Mrs. Bixby who lost five sons
in the war of Rebellion. Dear
Madam have been shown in the
files of the war Department state
ment af the Adjutant General OF
Massachusetts that you are the
mother of five sons who have died
gloriously on the battle field. |
feel how weak and fruitless must be
any words of mine which should at
tempt to beguile you from the
grief of a loss SO overwhelming
But cannot refrain from rendering
to YOU the consolation that may be
found in the thanks of the Republic
they died to save. ] pray that oul
Heavenly Father may assuage the
anguish of your bereavement and
leave you only the cherished memory
of the loved and lost and solemn
pride that must be yours to have
laid so costly a sacrifice upon thu
altar of freedom"
Abraham Lincoln.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-09-26
On Long Auto Trip

Mr.. and Mrs. F. I. Beers and
Mr.. and Mrs. d. M. Maxcy made
a long automobile trip to VIM
nepeg, Canada, and other points
during the past week returning
through northern Minnesota.
They are expected home today.
In writing they say they had a
fine trip with excellent roads.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs. James Mcintosh
and son OF Superior visited in the
city for few days during the past
week on their way back from points
in Michigan.
Miss Mildred Newhouse is con
fned in the St. Joseph hospital at
Ashland where she underwent an
operation for appendicitis the first
Of the week.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Shirley were at
Ashland consulting Mr.. Shirley IS
health. He has not been feeling
well for some time and his many
friends hope that his illness will
not prove Of long long duration,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-09-26

John Kearns and wife of Mime
apolis have been here during the
past week, having been called here
by the illness and death OF Mr..
Kearn' s father Mr.. Tim Kearns.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-09-26
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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-09-26

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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-04-06
Col. Walker Appointed To
Sell Gas Company Property

This afternoon in Federal Court
Col Stuart W. walker was appofn
sDecial commissioner to sell the
property Of the Martinsburg Gas
Company. and also the plant Of tho
gas company at Charles Town.
Judge Dayton entered the decree
at 2:20 o'clock shortly after o0ar5
bed been convened and then ali
journed for the day, to meet again
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Gray Up on One Charge.
James Gray recently arrested Tor
white slavery and violating the
Reed Amendment. was sentenced 10
aerve 60 days IN jail on the latter
charge this morning The other
case against Cray will be tried at
the Wheeling term
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-04-06
IS
STARTING 4
PEACH: MOVE.
icy The Associated Press.)

LONDON, April 9.--AustriaIIun-
galy was almost on the point of be-
ginning peace negotiations with the
Entente Count Czernin. the Austrian
Foreign Mihser, declared yesterday
in an address 10 the Vienna munic!-
PAL council.
The wind suddenly yeered, he
added, and the Entente decided to
await developments in his country
which caused It to hope that the
dual monarchy would soon be ie-
fenseless
WASHINGTON. April Count
Czernins statement was character
tied here today by officials as She
beginning OF new German peace
offensive with the AustroAIungarian
Foreign Minister acting at Cor
manys behest
The peace move, they said is timed
to follow the breakdown Of the Teu.
tonic military oifeneiye. Any Ten-
tonic suggee tiou that the time for
peace discussion II near will find
nothing but a negative response in
America.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-04-06

JAPAN WILL LOAN
$4,000 TONNAGE
100000 TONS TO BE PROVIDED
BY SHiPBUlLpEEs IN Sc
TURN FOR STEEL.

TOKYO, "Wednesday. March q (By
the Associated Press The amount Of
tonnage to be turned over to the
United States by Japan under the ar
rangement made ly the japanese
shipping commission is estimated by
the press at about 100000 or this
10000 IONS win be provided by a0e
government and the remainder by
shipbuilders in exchange for Amer.
can steel An official announcement
will be made soon.
approximately 80 ships OF 5000 tons
each will be obtained from the Jap
anese government The deal involves
no change in ownership, but gives
tho United states the use Of the tom
mage during the war at specified rates.
The United States already has ob.
tanned 100000 tons Of shipping from
japanese builders by purchase, in
which the exchange OF STEEL plates for
ships played an important part.
Still other ships probably will be
built for the United States in Japan.
ese yards as a join war measure ia
the fight against Germany.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-04-06
Allied Reserve Army Still Intact To Be Used In
Counter Offensive, And 100000 Ameri-
cans Marching To Strengthen Them.
Some Small But Few Large OPP
erations In Todays Reports
(By The Associated PressJ

Military operations almost at standsl ON the front
from Arras Chauncy bat it omnous calm and at any
hour the battle may start again.
Their great attack semmed their countless efforts TO
weak point in the Allied line repused with heavy losses
the German leaders probably preparing another plunge
towards Amiens.
Much significance attached to the announcement that the
Allied is still intact This the army of maneuver of
which General Foch had immediate command and which il was
thought might be used in a counter-ofensve
Meanwhile more than 100000 American soldiers are march
ing forward to the front
AYETT CAPTURE IMPORTANT
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE Aprl The
British last night stomed and captured strong German point
south q IIubeterne which defending position
The recape of Ayett by the British the most important
from The northern battlefront thus far today The Ayat
sector had been of the ercey contested zones and e
Germans sacrificed great number of troops in an effort to se
cure firm hold there.
go OPERATIONS ON THE DIFFERENT FRONTS
Small attacks have been repused by the Woevre
al Upper AIsace. A@te.
In Flanders there has been only the artillery activity
The Germans have been bonbardng the American sector
northwest of Toul heavily.
Bad weather is hinderng operations Italian front
BRITISH AVIATORs ACTIVE AT FRENCH FRONT
LONDON DISQUALIFICATION aviaors were very active on
dohday the French battlefront dropping seventeen tons
bombs and bringing down sixteen German apanes and two bal
Nons it was officially announced tonight Eleven British ma
chimes missing
BRITISH RETAKE AYETT.
LONDON, April British troops after sharp fighting last
hsh repused determined attack by the Germans in the neigh
orhood of Fampoux the War Office announced today The town
Aye southwest of Arras again in the possession Of the
British.
TRENCH GAIN GROUND NORTH OF PLEN0Nr
PARIS Arrl 3-The German atacl, south of Moreug last
eh ws repulsed by French fire and the enemy unable to
san footing in any part of the French positions the War Of
ce announces. except st point
The French also broke up German attack near Roo and
PANIED eround north Of Hemont
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-04-06
WEAK KIDNEYS MAKE WEAK
BODIES.
Kidney Diseases Cause Many Aches

Kidney Diseases Cause Many Aches
and Ills of Martinsburg people.
as one weak link weakenc a chain.
SO may weak kidneys weaken the
whole body and hasten tho final
Ire a'dng-dowH.
OverWorl. strains. colds and other
causes iniure the kidneys, and gen.
erally when their activity is lessened
the whole body suffers.
Aches and pains and languor On
urinary Ills frequently come. and
there is an everincreasing tendency
towards dropsy, gravel or fatal
Brights disease. When the kidneys
fail there is no real help for the
sufferer except kidney help.
Doan's Kidney Pills act directly
on the Kidneys. Martinsburg te-ti-
mony Is proof OF their effectiveness
C. T. Miner, Waterman at the b.
G. o. shops. S25 E. Burke St. Mar
tinsburg, says; Il was in an acct
dent several years ago and after that
every cold / took settled on my kid
neys had sharp, rheumatic pains
across the small Of my abck and
STOPPING or bending always made mY
back lame Finally l got a box OF
Doans Kidney Pills at r. c. Shop
herds DRUG Store. They soon drove
away the trouble
OVER FOUR YEARS LATER Mr..
Miller said: II haven't had any back
ache since using Doan's Kidney
Pills"
Price soc. at all dealers Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doans Kidney Pills-the same
that Mr.. Miller had. Foster-Alilburn
Co. Mfgrs.. Buffalo. ~ Y.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-04-06
POTOMAC COMPANY
FILES APPLICATION
WITH TIE PUBLIC SERVICE COM
MISSION FOR CHANGE IN AP-
PLlcATtON OF RATES.

Recently the Potomac Light & Pow
er Company fed With the public ser.
vice commission a pet-ion for a
change in the application Of it's ra es
on current. The petitioa does not aD-
ply for a change Of rates, but sim
ply in the application OF ths rates
upon certain classes Of businesses:
in fact the rates are essentially the
same as previously in effect, and arc
as follows:
For the first so XVIII per month the
rate OF &c per khw hour is charged
for the next 100 XVIII. per month the
rate OF &c per own. hour is charged,
and upon all excess Qilowatts per
month, the rate OF &c per XVIII. hour
Is charged.
The above rates for residence light
ing is subject to a minimum monthly
charge of soc per month for each
and every meter installed. The rates
for business houses. churches, thea
tres. lodge rooms and assembly halls,
are subject to a minimum charge OF
5000 per month OF connected load
for each and every meter install ed
and in no case is there a charge Of
less than SOC per month.
The foregoing amounts are subject
TO a 5 per cent discount If paid on or
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-04-06
announce ORDER OF
MARCH FOR PARADE
ORGANIZATIONS WILL az AZ.
BANGED AS INDICATED IN
SCHEDULE BELOW.

The parade COMMITTEES Last night
met again and drew up an order
10 be observed in the formation of
the Liberty Loan parade for Satur.
day afternoon The organizations
included in the list have eigniied
their intention Of joining, and they
are asked to fall into the line as in.
Dictated in this schedule
Mounted Police
2-Comrey's Concert Rand
State County and City Officials
Grand Army and Confederate
Veterans
b & O. Railroad Veterans
Ministers OF City and County
s-The Women OF Berkeley Coun-
Is. Including All Ladies' or
Notwithstanding
4--Drm Corps and Boy Scouts
Uniformed Firemen end Fire
Trucks
6--City Board of Education
CITY Schools
County Boards of Education
County Schools
-Mlrtinsburg Cornet Band
Colored Schools. CITY and County
S-Divisiou Of Ponies and Horses
9--Jones Spring Band
Secret orders. White and Col
ored
Of Industries
Divisions
l. --Awomobiles With All People
Unable to March.
Floats connected with any OF the
divisions will precede the division.
Location and lines of formation
will be announced in tomorrows
paper.
All organizations and people sre
urged TO turn out as this is tho
ororing or the Third Liberty Loan
end Anniversary of the Declaration
Of War.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-04-06
Body of Male Infant Found
At Noon Today on Boyd Aue.

shortly after the noon hour today
"ile paying at the northern end
y BOYD avenue, little Virginia Wal
.efs' daughter of MIR. and Mrs. New
0n walters, found the body Of an
mani male. Authorities were soon
communicated with and an invest.
cation made.
Tue child, after finding the body,
D1iled Il and toll her parents, who
= once notified the police. Coroner
9ponseller and officer Seibert soon
aeu' to the place and investigated,
'er which the naniature body was
''Aen In charge of by Funeral Di.
0'0f kogelschatz, who will bury it
= local cemetery.
me infant was premature one
~ was very small in size. 1t is
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-04-06

people OF America would never he.
liaYe that God was W.T. h Germany In
Ior effort to add territory and riches
to her domain ny committing crime.
Come Sack From Berlin.
The speaker tod the audience hat
some Of our soldiers would not come
and that some would come back
wounded, hut he said he hoped that
nose VITO did return would not do
30 untl they had visited Berlin. which
would mean victory for Tie FREQ
peoples OF che earth.
preeeated With Bibles.
Following their custom at each en-.
tlplnment Of ccanty young men ia
training camps the Berkeley County
Elble Society, reur rented by Lee NJ
Render presented Bible to each
% the men. mr. Bender told slhe
solf,ora lat they were responding
20 Hs call not only of their country.
Int or christian cigilizai5n in order
th1t f n sat not perish from tne
face Of the earth The manner IN
which the Bibles were accented
pro te1 laat they were appreciated.
March to the station.
After the roll had been called by
Pau Mashloy who was IN charge OF
tha contingent, The march to The
slaton bog n II was headed BY
Comreys Eand and the Boy Scouts
and marched through a crowded
thorougbfare Shouts and cheers
greeted the men az they marched
on heir way, no doubt their last
march in civilian clothes until tho
Confined on Page Six
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-04-06
3,4OO INDIANA BARS
CLOSED BY DRY LAW

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, April D.
Indiana became dry" from border
to border last night at midnight.
The statewide prohibition law 50
written thaa intoxicating liquor ma I
not be manufactured, sold, given
away or shipped into the state ex-
eopt for medical purposes took eG.
feet at that hour
Members Of the Indiana Anti
Saloon League estimated that 300
saloons in the state closed their
doors. They estimated that 80
Ireweries In the state were affected,
and possibly twelve or fifteen dig
hlleries. The amount Of money that
has been spent annually for fntod-
eating liquor in the state, the league
members say. is $25.000.00O
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-04-06
Judge Thomas Reappolnted.

Judge Thomas Reappolnted.
The reappointmont of Wilbur r.
Thomas as referee IN bankruptcy fer
the ensuing term of two years was
announced this morning by Judge
Dayton, who paid a high tribute -
mr Thomas. referring to him -
being "very prompt and edicient'
referee. Mr. Thomas is to start his
third term. He gave $1,000 bond
May Be over Tomorrow.
II is likely that court will be over
tomorrow. The jury was dismissed
today without having been called
upon to try a case In dismissing
the jurors the judge made plea for
the support Of the Liberty Loan. the
campaigh for which commences Sat
urday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-04-06
.HAGERSTOWN MAN
KISSES THE FLAG

A certain workman in The Western
Maryland shops in Hagerstown early
yesterday morning made some re-
marks concerning the Government.
which resulted in trouble between
him and cher employees OF the shops,
who made him kiss the stars and
Stripes A petition has been sent to
the foreman to have the man dis.
charged
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-04-06
THRONG BIDS FAREWELL TO
MEN ENTRAINING FOR CAMP
CROWD CHEERS AS TRAIN LEAVES CARRYING BERKELEY
COUNTY BOYS TO TRAINING CAMP, ALONG WITH
HUNDREDS OF OTHER WEST VfRGINIANs--
JUDGE DAYTON TELLS "BOYs' THEY ARE
ON THEIR WAY no BERLIN

e the twentyeven city and county young
Cor Camp Lee where they viii report the National
Array Prior to the entanmen the assemble
mouse and listened to inspiring patriotic address, deliver
ed by Judge Aston Gordon Dayton the United States Court
for The Northern District Of West Virginia.
From an early hour in the evening with daylight still reign
ing until after the special train pulled away from
and Ohio station the streets literally lined with people
Talk about the boys leaving upon the lips of everybody and
40 more enhused could be found than those
selected to leave Martnsburg trip which a hoped will uti-
tmately end in Berlin
Shortly before o'clock Comrey's Band marched
from it's hall at Queen and Race to the court house rem
derne patriotic strains II then marched circuit court ROOM
where ehered the who among the vntyseven
and crowd Of their friends which packed the room
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-04-06
SCOUT MEETING ON
THURSDAY EVENING

There will be a very Important
meeting OF Troop No. ], Boy Scouts
q America Of Martlnsbuy on Thurs
day eyeaing at 7:15 o'clock, at the
Y. NJ. G. A, All Scouts are to be In
fun uniform.
Plans and pre- arations for the big
parade for the third Liberty Loan
drive are to be made at this meet
ing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-04-06

Everybody's friend-Dr Thomas
Eclectic OIL. the great household
remedy for toothache. earache, zors
throat. cuts. burises. scalds. Sold
all drug stores. SOC and COO
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-04-06
win Cal DYQfoes
More Rapidly Than
Al First Planned

WASHINGTON, April 3-Meas-
ures to speed up the draft program
are in contemplation, and an Of
fetal announcement is expected soon
The intention is to meet the emer.
gency in France. and for that rea-
son the 500, 900 to be called if1-se. gear
viii be called more rapidly than pre-
yiously planned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-04-06
TO FIX COAL PRICE.

Local coal dealers and County
Fuel Administrator p. c. Henshdw
are to meet at o'clock tonight with
the Business Mems Association.
when the price Of coal for the en-
suing year will be fixed,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-04-06
Mr.. MILLER APPOINTED.

Mr. G. A. Miller of the G. A..
Miller Grocery Company, has been
notified Of his appointment as mer-
chant representative for Berkeley
county, By the State Food Admins
tration.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-04-06
NOTICE TO G. A. r.

All members OF the G. A r. are
requested 70 meet at the Mayors
Office this evening at 1880 SHARP
A. S. POIsAL.. (
3 1t p1 Commander
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-04-06

quite probable that II rad been GA
Boyd avenue but a shor, white, prob
ably only since last night
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-04-06
CHICKENS WANTED.

We pay the highest cash price FOR
live chickens The Crystal Res au
rant 6 cod e pl
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-04-06

before the 10th Of the month follow
ing that in which the cwre1 is used.
The petition does not apply for any
change in power rates. 9 Il p1
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-04-06

attorney A. C. Mcintyre was in
PeFKeley Springs yesterday in con
Aectlon with court business.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-04-06
A BABY SOY.

born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kels.
0Onne' CT Tennessee avenue, a son.
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-07-25

FOUND-Handkerchief with door
key. Inquire OF Enterprise.
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-07-25
NEW BEEF RULES
MEET APPROVAL

The new meat regulations are not
ealy the most successful ones We
have had up to the present time. but
hotel and restaurant mon Of the state
seem to find them very satisfactory"
declared z. q. Lucas. head Of the
hotel and restaurant division Of the
q. 8. Food Administration.
Though the new regulations have
been In effect less than two weeks. II
Il estimated that practically all Of the
public eating places in Colorado have
Designated to the hotel division their
choice Of midday or evening meal.
The prohibition Of service Of beet
deos not extend to beef by.products.
saeh a. sweetbreads. brains. tongue.
liver. heart. and 10 forth. Neither 10
h . violation to serve mutton. veal Or
Dosk ct any meal any day.
The definite amount Of meat saved
under the new regime will not be de-
termined until after August /. when
the July consumption for 1918 will b
compared with that Of July. 1917.
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-07-25
ROOT BEER Dealer
BREAKS SUGAR RULE

For refusing to declare the stock oe
sugar he had on hand ON July /, and
for making . later report which GOV.
cred only half Of his supply. Charles
Gordon. Of 1123 Seventeenth street.
Deovsr. has been ordered to close his
root beer establishment for thirty
days BY J. N. Bundick, chairman Of
the Sugar Division, and Thomas B.
Stsarns. head Of the United States
Food Administration.
Gordon was given . hearing before
food officials who not only ordered
him to suspend business for thirty
days. but also confiscated 500 pounds
ol sugar he had hidden away in an un.
ussd cask. The confiscated sugar will
b sold BY the food administration and
the money obtained from the sale will
b turned over to the Denver chapter
q American Red Cross. The pro
cseds. I'm this case. will amount -
about $1,000.
The soft drink brewer admitted his
guilt. and the only excuse he offered
was that he was saving the sugar
'.for . rainy day"
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-07-25
STARVATION ExACTS
GREATER TOLL THAN
RUTHLESS war GOD

II List were made Of al t6oss II
Europe who have died In action and
another Of those who have died from
starvation. the latter would bs longss.
Think Of It! 100000 more have dtsd
from famine than have died q the
battle field. The total number Of
those who have been killed in fighting
IL 4,260.oo0. The total number Of
those who have died from starvatioa
Il 4.760.0O0.
Can We grasp the tragedy In these
figuresi
Over four and half miliisns of
old msa and women. young mothers.
girls and boys and babies, have been
sacrificed to the War God without
even the privilege Of leaving behind
he honored memory of those who die
I'm glorious service ON the battlefield.
They have died in silsot anguish, un-
known. unsung.
Perhaps the memory Of ths4r
deaths would not forever fill US with
horror II we could convince ourselves
that. those who have died Of starva-
ton have not died in vain; that by
their sacrifice they have pushed the
Allies . little nearer victory. The
loss Of these lives will have been ap.
pallingly useless UNLESS their
deaths shall serve as spur for u
= redouble our efforts In food con-
servation and save the remaining mil.
lions In Europe who turn to US each
day. pleading, Give - this day our
daily bread"
What are you doing ID prevent the
further sacrifice Of human uves3
The Arvada enterprise., 1918-07-25
NEW SUGAR RESTRICTIONS N
ENGLAND

Radical restrictions In the use Of
sugar during tho year beginning juno
!. 1918. have been announced by the
British Ministry Of Food. with respect
10 manufacturers other than the max.
ers q jam. condensed milk. and beer.
The total quantity Of sugar wt1ieA
may be used during tho whole year
sndins May 81. 1919. In IS per cen, oe
the quantity used by these manafac.
turers In 1915. The order applies 70
manufacturers Of sugar confectionery
and chocolate. pastries. biscuits. can.
died peel and preserved and crystal
lised fruits. drugs and medicinal prep
arations. mineral waters. other bevcr.
ages Except beer and STOUT. or any
eths. product requiring sugar