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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-15
FIREMEN CALLED TO
QUENCH SMALL FIRE

The FIRE department was called
out about 7.30 O'Clock Thursday
right to the residence of Mr.. James
II. Rutherford. 221 Boyd street. by a
small fire The blaze was SO slight
that It was extineuished before the
fremen arrived 1t originated In
some unknown manner in the wealth.
efboarding Of the attic. The house be-
longs 10 Mr.. G. V. PownalI
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-15

bOA SWAIN DAVID /. DODD
"Bosum' Dodd is son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. y n Dodd, of this city and is
a member Of the U. S. N. r.. f., locat-
ed at Key West. Fla. where he has
been in active training with the ma
val forces for some time He Is in
line for commission, and will no
doubt soon be one of Uncle SAINTS
capable officers Recently the boys
Of thar naval station started a month
~ magazine called 'The CamoufageH
and to the FIRST number Boatswain
nodd contributed The Following hum
erous article
death Blow to kultur."
Yea verify, II hath been veracious-
" promulgated, there is weeping and
wailing and crashing Of teeth in
potsdam, Flags ny at halfmast in
the streets of Berlin. The god fraus
OF the capital city, clad neatly in
black, dab their tea-filled eyes with
hlack-bordered handkerchiefs from
Dawn till dark. The feeble old-tim.
crs of the home guard break into
quaverng sobs, while the very in.
fants in their cradles and their note
Of woe to the general chorus Even
the huns in the trenches are laying
down their arms and surrendering by
thousands to the enemy Wilhelm IL.
the "All-Cruelest" lies prostarte on
his davenport in the bosom of his
royal family The crown prince. still
minus his chin hovers over him in
an attitude of despair. Sorrow reins,
for the sacred fatherland, the seat OF
all kultur, has received an irretriey-
able blow News has just arrived that
another mighty implement Of war
fare has been launched against the
fatherland. that the naval reserves
Of Key West have decided that the
pen Is mightier than the sword
hence The Camouflage.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-15
MYSTERIOUS FIRES
AT SUPPLY STATION
(ey International News servleel

St. Louis, Mo, March i5.--Ilsonr
fires OF mysterious origin III the last
two months threatened 10 destroy the
buildings OF the United States ar
senal. in which are stored army sup
plies valued at more than $i00G,0oo.
according to statement made by
Fire Chief Tanner Firemen have
been hampered In fighting these blaze
BY boxes and other distinctions pill
cd around the FIRE plugs.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-15
MINORS SPECIALS
FOR SATURDAY

2 Cans Campbell Baked Beans. .35c
Lbs. Gray Beans, good cookers &c
Large Cans Pie Peaches. 25c
2 Large Cans Dessert Peaches. 39c
Fancy Lima Beans, per lb.t....17c
Fancy Red Kidney Beans per Id. Use
Large Can Solid Tom ltoes lSc
Fancy Cream Corn, per can 15c
Good Early June Peas. per can. l5c
Fancy Calf Asparagus, can. 19c
2 Quarts Sauer Kraut zoe
Lib good Rio Coffee .I.... 15c
e Lbs. for $1,000
2 Lbs. good Santos Coffee ..,. S9c
i Large Can Kraut .......... 15c
Plenty Of Fresh Vegetables and
Fish
1p 1t, r. A. MINOR.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-15
AT ToMAHAwK SUNDAY

Rev. b. II. Franklin will preach at
Tomahawk Sunday afternoon at 3
O'clock and administer the Sacra-
ment Of the Lords supper. a similar
service with preaching viii take
place Sunday night at 7.30 o'clock at
the Presbyterian church in Hedges
Vile.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-15

has hitherto exercised under the
same authority
Formal notice has been presented
to The Hague by the American and
British diplomatic representatives Of
the allied governments intentions.
AS result yesterday the Neither
lands Minister August Philips act
ing under instructions Of his govern
nent, made a final and personal ap-
peal TO president Wilson TO at least
modify the decision.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-15

man occupancy at Odessa. The report
from Moscow that the majority rafi.
flying the German peace treaty was
overwhelming caused little surprise.
II confirmed the belief OF the admin
istration that the German propa gan.
Ga had done its work well
That the action of the soviet IN &C.
cepting Germanys hands will result
IL an early announcement dealiuG
with Japan's military policy WAS con
sidered certain here today. Reports
reeching diplomatic circles oyer
right indicated that Paris. London
and Toxic We're a unit in their decig
ion that, should the Russians accept
Germanys mandate. then Immediate
military action by Japan and China
would probably be necessary
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-15
CRY MARKET ITEMS

Celery Caulifower New Cabbage,
Sweet Potatoes Spring Onions, Leaf
Lettuce, Cranberries, Herring and
sbad
In It A. + BENTz
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-15
JUST RECEIVED

A shipment OF rugs, made from the
remnants Of carpets These are the
prettiest and best quality rugs THAT
have ever handled.
r. x HALL.
Home Furnishings and Coal
2 5 Up cod Il
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-15
Germans Make Counter-Assaults But Fail In
Each Instance---Many More Americans
Win French War Crosses For Con-
spicuous Gallantry In Action
o @ @ @ @ @ @ @ O @ O
AMERICANS CAPTURE GERMAN TRENCH
AND HOLD 1T IN LORRAINE SECTOR
(By international News Service

Washington, March 15.-Official Washing
ington thrilled today, following the overnight re-
port that American forces in the Lunevile sector
actually had occupied and holding German
trenches northeast of Badensvillers. Although
but small matter, so far as territory gains were
concerned, and of practically no strategic value, it
was characterized by army officers who are in
touch with the situation as the first bite and an
earnest of what is to follow.
O O O @ @ O @ o o O o
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-15
PITTSBURGH NOW 4
MENACED BY FLOOD
Csy international News servlee)

(By international News serviee)
Pittsburgh, March l5.--.Whoily. I'M
expected the waters OF the Monongs-
hela aud Allegany rivers began TO
rise shortly after midnight. and q
crest of % feet -four feet over the
danger-mark, was reached here TO-
day. Coal mines along the river were
forced to suspend operations Tho
lc wlands here were inundated
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-15
LOCAL RED CROSS
IS PL|MENTEO
ON ITS FINE WORK
High Official AT Washington
Writes Letter.
KNITTED GOODS MADE
HERE HIGHLY PRAISED
Personal Thanks of Superinten-
dent Conveyed to Mrs. G.,
w. Wiltshire For Articles
Made For Soldiers,

Members Of the Martinsburg chap
Ter of the Red Cross may we'll feel
proud Of the splendid work they are
accomplishing in all the various line
OF their activities, and that others ap.
preciate their efforts Is amply shown
by a letter received By Mrs. G. D.
Wiltshire from Mrs Margarita Creel
Hunt at Washington. one Of the
high officials of the American Red
Cross. Mrs. Hunt writes Mrs, Wilt
hire as follows
Potomac Division,
The American Red Cross,
Washington. D. G.
March II, 1918
Mrs G y. Wiltshire.
Martinsburg. w va.
Ny dear Mrs wiltsbire Such a
deiigltfui box OF khitting has just
reached me from you, that am
writing at once to acknowledge II
and thank you without waiting for a
possible letter that may be on It's
way
very rarely get such perfectly
satisfactory sample Of knitted gar
ments and ! congratulate you upon
the knitting Of your chapter The
neck Of your sweater Is 50 loose and
nice and the socks long in the foot
and made just as we like them, and
the helmet most satisfactory.
! have but one suggestion to make.
We are now asking for two thumb
holes (top and bottom) in the wrist
lets, they last so much longer Please
keep on with such good work, for
the need of socks is immense. With
appreciation Yours truly.
Margarita Creel Hunt,
Sup't Knitting, Hospital Gar
ments and Supplies
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-15

DON'T forget the LAST BARREL
The last OF that real "oLo TIME
NEW ORLEANS MoLAssEs is now
on sale al 25c a quart at
In 1t. A. 7. BENTZ.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-15

LOST Fox Terrier pup white with
black spots, Reward if returned to
212 w John St, 3 IS 1p 81
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-15
Another car MILK MAKER DAIRY

FEED The great milk producer.
Car fresh bAlsd new wheat straw
at our elevator
rs s III II r F LlcELlDIR
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-15
GOES ON SUNDAY

George Luckett who was III for
some time at the improvised pest
house, did not leave today for his
home in Bolivar but will 80 SUNDAY.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-15
DANCE COMREY'S HALL

Saturday night. Admission 70 cents.
. A 10 So
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-15
Country Produce
Groceries
Mrs g b. Wiltshire,

Good supply OF Best Family Flour
and substitutes, Corn Meal, Barley,
Rye. 0at Meal, Rice etc, az lowest
prices
This is the store Of fair prices.
Honest weight honest measure.
Your patronage Is appreciated
VIM T. LORD, Prop
lp IT, ll4 West Burke ST.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-15

Probably clear and warmer tonight
and Saturday.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-15
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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-05
GREAT PILES OF BODIES
STRIPPED ON FIELD AND BOOTY
RUSHED TO REAR.
German Prisoners Amazed at Small
Losses Of Alliees Compared to
Whole Divisions Of Teutons.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
MISUNDERSTANDING the lossel
sustained by the Germans in the bat
tie in Picardy an official dispatch
from France said:
Although as yet our information IL
very incomplete II is certain that the
German losses in the battle of tht
Somme have been enormous. Prison
ers questioned on March 25, reported
for example, that the Eighty.eighth
division of infantry was almost com
pletely annihilated and that the Two
Hundred and Sixth division suffered
heavily. The losses are chiefly due to
the machine guns which, installed
with determined men in shell holes.
o down to the very last the dense
enemy formations.
THE bodies of both friends and g
emies are stripped as soon as possible
by the Germans and left entirely nude.
The booty thus obtained by Selling
the equipment and clothing is collect
ed and sen to the rear so great is the
scarcity of clothing and leather.
THE prisoners when questioned do
not conceal their amazement at the
very small number of English and
French dead which they passed in the
course OF their progress, Finally they
admit the great surprise of their com
mand in the resistance OF the allied
trDpuS They had in fact prOIniSpd
them all would be over in a few days"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-05

clares that, had he accepted the job
the war would be over; perhaps, there
never would have been a war.
Pierard was only eighteen years Of
age when, in 1886, he was married the
first time. His wife died In child.
birth. He eloped with a boarding
house mistress and left her when he
found she had a husband. With hif
third wife he lived Is years. Pierard
had by this time taken up wrestling
and in his search for a perfect woman
began to marry at the slightest provo.
cation. Some Of his marriage contracts
lasted only three months and one last.
ed only " hours.
Pierard declares that Italian anG
Spanish women have too much temper
French women are too capricious. Eng.
lish women are too cold, and German
women too stupid. Russian women, he
believes, are the best because they
are obedient and wait on their hus.
bands hand and foot. He has never
married an American woma and de-
clares he never will, because they have
too much liberty and would make him
so Jealous that they would drive him
crazy.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-05

Mortcn's Niece Slain by Mystery Gun.
New York.-Word has been received
here that Mrs. Edward H.. Landon and
two daughters of New York were
killed in Paris when a shell from a
long-range German gun struck a
church there on Good Friday. Mr.. Ian
don is a retired New York attorney
and has been in Paris most Of the time
since the wal started. Mrs. Landon
was a niece of Levi P. Morton. former
vice president of the United States
and once governor of New York. Her
daughters are Mrs. Ralph Speed and
Miss Ruth Landon.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-05
Three Children Burn to Death.

Alpine, Tex.-Three children were
burned to death here when the home
of Mrs. w. F. Measday vas destroyed.
Her three other children jumped from
a window and escaped. Mrs. Measday
was found unconscious in the milk
house near by when neighbors went to
the rescue of the widow and her fam
lily. Her husband was shot and killed
eighteen months ago while in the milk
house where his widow was found. Of
ficers are investigating the origin Of
the fire.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-05
BELGIAN WRESTLER
HAS HAD 20 WIVES
Turns Back on Past, and Now
Hopes for Peaceful Do
mestic Life.

New York.-Jean Pierre Pierard.
known in sporting circles as "Pierre le
Colosse," 35S-pound wrestler, with
headquarters in New York city, may
claim the heavyweight matrimonial
championship Of the world. The pow.
erful Belgian has had % wives, most
Of whom deserted him because of his
excessive drinking. Since his mar
riage to his latest bride, formerly Miss
Julia Jacobson, a Russian woman, Pie
rard has turned his back on John Bar.
~leycorn. He insists that No. % comes
nearer to being the ideal woman for
whom he has sought in his matrimo-
NAL ventures, and that he hopes to
live long and happily with her.
Pierard was born in MOntignier sur
Sambre, Belgium. January Is. 1868, and
began life as a chef. For four years
he served the king Of Belgium and
then was sought as chef for the crown
prince of Germany. And Picard de-
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-05
GREAT SACRIFICE FOR VICTORY.
Premier Lloyd George Says Troops
Bravery Has Improved Situation.


Bravery Has improved Situation.
London.-Premier Lloyd George an
nounccd the appointment of Genera
Foch as commander of the allied ar
mics on the western front.
In making the announcement, the
premier said:
For the firts few days after the
German army had launched upon our
lines an attack unparalleled in its con
c%entration of troops and guns, the sit
uation was extremely critical.
Thanks to the indomitable bravery
of our troops, who gradually stemmed
the enemy advance until reinforce
ments could arrive and our faithful
ally could enter into the battle, the sit
uation is now improved. The struggle,
however. is only in its opening stages
and no prediction of its future course
can yet be made.
with the cordial cooperation of the
British and French commanders in
chief, General FOch has been charged
by the British, French and American
governments to coordinate the action
Of the allied armies on the western
front.
TT is clear that, whatever may hap
pen in this battle, the country must
be prepared for further sacrifices to
Insure final victory. | am certain that
the nation will shrink from no sacri-
flee which is required to secur this
result, and the necessary plans are
being carefully prepared by the gov
eminent and will be announced when
Parliament meets"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-05
MISSING EYE HIS UND0ING
Man Arrested After Many Months on
Charge Of stabbin0 Miner
to Death.

Salt Lake City.-The absence Of an
eye caused Eric Hill to be returned
to Boulder, Mont, to face a charge of
stabbing to death a miner there last
September. Just before he died the
miner is reported to have said, THAT
one-eyed mar got me-"
A detective recognized Hill from a
photograph sent here by the Boulder
authorities.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-05
MAN KICKS on COLD FOOD
Applies for Divorce Because Of Chilled
Sunday Dinner Supplied
by Wife.

San Notwithstanding his wifi
Of giving him only cold food to ca
on Sundays. Gordon Gauntlet, repre-
sentative of an Eastern wire and cable
company, filed suit for divorce here
against Katherine Amelia Gauntlet
The couple was married in New Yorl
In 1907. Gauntlet offers his wife cast
and property amounting to more than
$4,000.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-05
SIav-Rumanian Treaty Concluded,

Moscow.-The treaty between Rus.
STA and Rumania has been completed.
II provides that Rumania shall evacu.
ate Immediately the strategical terrain
near the south of the Danube and shall
withdraw her troops from Bessarabia
within two months. All the evacuated
places shall be occupied Immediately
by Russian troops. After the expira-
ton of two months, however, a Ru-
manian detachment of 10000 men will
be permitted to remain in Bessaraha,
to guard railway stations.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-05

have me the enemy in furious com
bats, but everywhere defeated him
with sanginary losses.
In the bend of the line between Mo
reuil and Lassigny the Germans made
frantic efforts to break through, but
the French held them in their tracks,
and, in addition, r%ecaptured several
villages.
Not alone has Won Hindenburg lost
numbers of men killed or wounded, but
both the British and French armies
have taken a considerable number of
new prisoners and also captured ma
chine guns. At last accounts the Ger
mans had launched a fresh attack to
the region between the rivers Luce
and Avre and fierce fighting was in
progress.
The reports from both the British
and French wal offices seemingly indi-
cate that the allied troops have reach
ed the limits of their %retrograde move
ment. In any event they have can
celed the engagement Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg made with himself to
take dinner in Paris on All Fools day.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-05
GERMANS HALTED
IN AM|ENS DRIVE
BRITISH TAKE INITIATIVE AND
SILENCE GUNS OF EXHAUSTED
GERMAN DIVISIONS.
TIDE OF BATTLE TURNS
D~ATTALioNS FROM v. 8. MERGED
WITH ALLIES FORCES TO
MEET TEUToNs.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Ottawa, April s.-The following dis.
patch wal received here from British
headquarters in France Yesterday
was the quietest day since the often
sive began, excepting for the tireless
activity of our airmen, who continued
to harass the enemy along the front
and miles to the rearward. 1t should
be remembered that in consequence OF
the salient the enemy have extended
their front about thirty miles and pro.
lection against attacks means drawing
largely on their reserves. The Aus
tralians are participating in the battle
in considerable numbers. The quality
Of the r~einforcements which have ar.
rived from England is highly praised.
The comparative rest of the last few
days has r%ecuperated our troops, who
are ready for further e~ventualities.
The most trying feature of sustained
operations is want of sleep. Inciden-
tally, our airmen are curtailing to the
utmost the slumber of the Germans"
Berlin.-The communication issued
by the war office Monday evening
says: There is nothing new to re-
port"
London.-The war office in it's an
nouncement Tuesday evening says:
1.-THE day passed quietly on the British
on the French front" The report from
Field Marshal Haig's headquarters in
France says: Except for minor en-
.terprises which we carried out in the
neighborhood Of Serre and as the re-
suit Of which we captured a German
post, the day passed more quietly on
the whole battle 'front.' In the sector
between the Avre and Luce rivers
Monday the British took fifty prison
ers, the war office announces. Thir-
teen machine guns were captured.
Near Hebuterne the, British made a
successful stand. capturing machine
guns and prisoners. A German coun-
ter attack was repulsed.
The fighting between the big guns
was particularly heavy between Mont
didier and Noyon, where the battle
line bends eastward, and which is a
danger spot Of great importance to the
Germans, the penetration Of which by
the French would necessitate a rapid
withdrawal of the Germans eastward
from the Amiens sector.
Although the Germans have been
bombarding British positions in Bel
GUM, particularly at Passchendaele
and along the Goeberg ridge. north
east Of Ypres, there is no indication a.
yet that an infantry attack is contem-
In addition to a continuation
Of their bombardment of Paris with a
gun, the Germans have
again endeavored to drop bombs on
the French capital from airplanes.
Two sQuadrons of aircraft early Tues
day morning attempted to reach Paris
but the French barrage held them off.
While the battle Of Picardy halted
Tuesday in a lull that may only fore
the breaking Of a new and
more terrible storm, American troops
we're Fastening to join in the fray with
their French and British comrades.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-05
Wilson Will Speak at Baltimore.

Washington, April 2.-President
Wilson has accepted an invitation to
open the Liberty Loan campaign in
Baltimore Saturday, the first anniver.
sary of Americas entrance into the
war. While in Baltimore the Presi.
dent will also review eighteen thou
sand troops from the National Army
cantonment at Camp Meade. The &C.
casion of the address is the Liberty
Loan "cantonment" being held at Bal
timore to stimulate interest in the loan
drive.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-05
Wilson Asks Clemency for Mooney.

Sacramento, Cal.-Pre3ident Wilson
Stephens of California asking execu-
tive clemency for Thomas j. Mooney,
now under death sentence. Mooney
vas convicted in connection with a
bomb explosion in a preparedness par
AIDE July 20. 1916. in San Francisco.
which caused the death of ten persons
and injured forty others.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-05
No Strikes While U. S. Is at War.

Washington.-An agreement that
there shall be no strikes or lockouts
during the war and a recommendation
that all industrial disputes be settled
by a government mediation body are
the principal provisions of a national
war labor program projected by repre-
sentatives Of capital and labor and
made public by Secretary Of Labor
by six representatives of capital, six
of labor and two men representing the
public, after conferences lasting more
than a month.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-05
Finnish Red Guards Defeated.

London-Finnish Red Guards have
been defeated at Tammerfors, north OF
iielsingfors. by the government forces.
according TO IA Reuter- dispatch from
~Petrograd. The rebels are said to
have lost 10000 prisoners and twenty
guns.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-05
British Put Turks Out Of Action.

London.-The British column which
recently won a striking victory on the
front along the Euphlates river, in
Mesopotamia, putting out of action the
has advanced to a point eighty-three
miles beyond Hit, the war office an
nounces. The number of prisoners
has been increased to 5000.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-04-05
Dutch Threaten Break With U, 9.

The Hague.-The seizure of Dutch
merchantmen in American ports is
characterized by the Dutch govern
ment, in a statement in the Official
Gazette, as an act of violence which it
will oppose with all the energy of its
conviction and its wounded national
feeling" The government takes issue
with the proclamation of President
Wilson regarding the decision of the
United States, saying it contains as
sertions which are contrary to the
facts.