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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-07-13
SAYS COUNTRY lob
IS BETTER THAN CITY

The following interesting conpila-
ton is taken from the latest report
OF the Labor Bureau in Washington
and should be Of especial interest to
farmers in ahis time OF high wage
prices in Che cities.
The comparisons made SHOW that IN
reality the rural wage-earners are on
equal footing with those in the cites.
While they do not receive the sJrie
compensation per week or month, yet,
when living expenses are reckoned
with, the coun ~ wage-earner has the
better Of the argument, as shown by
the following tabu,ation;
FARM JOB VERSUS CITY JOB.
For a Married Man.
A farm job at $50 month equals a
city Job at S105,
A farm job at $50 a month equals a
city job at S110
farm job at $40 month equals a
cry JOb at Piio-
A farm job at $45 month equals a
city job at $120
Not considering the possibility OF
raising some stock or purchase on
shares, which is usual
For a Single Man.
a farm job at $50 a month equals a
city job at $50.
4 farm job at $50 a month equals a
city job at $50.
4 farm job at $S5 month equals a
city job al 500.
! farm job at $40 month equals a
city job at sa5,
Not considering the possible share
in profit or privileges, such as the use
OF horses
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-07-13
IRISH CENSOR IS
REALLY POPULAR
LORD DEcIES EXCEPTION TX
THE GLASS WHICH is oRDl-
NARILY MOST UNPOPULAR.
tBy the Associated Press)


Dublin July TO- seldom can a per
son burdened with the duties OF an
I important censorship lay claim to any
considerable degree OF popularity, but
ireland possesses press censor who
is really poplar even with the man
whose writings he is compelled 10
blue-pencil and criticise. THE Irish
press censor is Lord Deoies, we'll
known in the United States, and all
/ classes OF Irish newspapermen appear
to be agreed that he is the right man
! for the pl9ee.
lord II ecies' censorship office is To-
Gated on two upper floors in build.
ing on Grafton street, Dublin above
barber shop and billiard room.
Irishmen hate ceremony and unneces-
sary formalty and Lord Decies is not
In the least pompous or eeremonious.
He is always ready to meet and talk
with the men whose copy" he cen
sors, and when the business of the
moment Is finished, he is ready to
chat with them for a few minutes on
the fayorite Irish topics OF sport and
horses. on both of which subjects he
is an expert.
The key to Lord Decies' success as
censor. however is probably that he
| has succeeded In convincing all elias
SEES OF Irishmen whether Sim Fein
or 0rangeman. of his absolute impair
tia'ity and fairness TO both sides.
One OF the best tributes to his popu-
larity is that he is occasionally made
the subject of newspaper Jokes lie
has pasted on the walls of his office
some of the extraordinary letters and
clippings which have reached him. In
several OF them he is jocIlarly adj
dressed as Ellis Royal Highness, the
Lord High Executioner OF Copy,
/ Dublin"
/ Lady Decies, his wife, was Vivian
Gould, of New York
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-07-13

is a commoHer, an excellent mixer,
and has the phenomenal record Of
never having been defeated for Of.
flee and usually ran far ahead Of his
ticket.
When the advancing waves of
Democracy in 1910 we're overwhelm-
ing the state of West Virginia, he
was the sole remaining Republican
congressman.
MFR. Hughes has been lifelong
Republican, an earnest party worker
and has az all times supported the
Republican principles and its no nil.
nees. He Nouid make an excellent
candidate, good senator, fully meet
ing the requirements and needs of the
hour.
lie has uniformly been fair to capt.
tai and labor, serving each with UNI
swerving fidelity and loyalty. While
looking after the business Interests
of the country, he did not forget
those who toiled or the old soldiers
who, amid shot and shell, made it
possible for this grand republic to
live.
Since this state was born, fifty-fve
years ago, the Republicans have not
had an United Staes Senator outside
Of Wheeling Ciarksburg and Eikins.
No Republican senator has come
from the Southland. an empire with
IN itself, and it is but fair that this
should be taken into consideration.
/ can cheerfully support whoever
1he nominee may be, and if the cam
paign is conducted on the same high
plane of fairness and honor in the
future that it has been in the past
we need have no fear. Let the PEG
PIE say, "a fair deal to all. "-iPoliti
cal Advertisement.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-07-13
LEMON JUICE
TAKES OFF TAN
GirlSl Make bleaching lotion
if skin is sunburned,
tanned or freckled


Squeeze the juice of two lemons into
a bottle containing three ounces of
Orchard White. shake well, and you
have a quar- er pint of the best freck,e
sunburn and tan lotion, and complex
ion beautilier, at very, very small
cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter viii sup
ply three ounces of Orchard White for
few centsMassage this sweetly
fragrant lotion into the face, neck
arms end hands each day and see
how freckles. sunburn. windburn and
tan disappear and how Gear, soft and
white the skin becomes Yesl It is
harmless.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-07-13
UNDERGOES cAESAREAN
OPERATION AT HOSPITAL

Mrs. Jessie Disnong, wife of Wilbur
Dishong of Amarouth, Pa, yesterday
evening at the City Hospital under
went a Caesarear operation, one
known for its rarity. Today she and
the baby boy are gting along nicely.
Frank Dehaven az Berkeley
Springs, who has been in the hospital
for several weeks, sulfc-ing from ty-
phoid fever, has recovered and today
was able to leave for his home.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-07-13
TAKEN ON SUSPICION.

a young man about town, known as
Giggle' MERCER, was arrested by the
officers and is spending some time in
the city lookup. 1t appears as though
tGiggle" was caught with a quantity
Of clothing with him, which officers
think he stole, and he was arrested
on suspicion He will be held to await
developments.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-07-13

of ST. George carried st hundred
Yards away where it was blown sky.
ward by dynamite in fun view of the
crowd Kaiser Bill went to pieces
in a manner which delighted patriotic
Americans.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-07-13

FESTIVAL AT PikEslDE
The Ladies aid Society of the Pike.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-07-13
KAISER DYNAMITEO IN
EFFIGY AT Celebration

THOMAS. w Va July 10.-Kaisef
pill in efiigy was put in a casket and
blown up by dynamite at a patriotic
eelebra ion here The body was too
large to fit into the coffin and was
trampled in by Undertaken F. P. Roll
man to the great delight Of big
crowd The Id was then placed on
the casket and four stalwart knights
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-07-13
A Lie Nailed
HON. JAMES A. HUGHES MAKES DENIAL OF THE STATE
MENr THAT he SUPPORTED GOVERNOR coaNwELL
IN THE 1916 gLscTIoN-cANARo STARTED BY
POLITICAL ENEMIES.

The has been persistenty circulated few Of
cornWet
election This absolutely false
utterly any supported
A. A. Ly Judge Robinson
declared nominee.
different
will the election
polls the Republican ticket
election officials
Westmoreand precinct that day
early until polls closed work
Judge Republican
borne that Judge Robinson led the
In
by political enemies for the de-
inIuns candidacy for the nomina
for method giving
o the public
truly yours
]. A. HUGHES. :
} o q o q q . o . o o o q q q
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-07-13
GEN. LILLY COMES
OUT FOR MIR. HUGHES

GENERAL LILLY BEING INTERW EwED HE IS CON-
INCIDENT OF REPUBLICAN sue cEss-coMMENDs THE cANpL
DATES FOR UNITED STATES SENATE FOR THE SPIRIT OF
FAIRNESS MANIFESTED IN THE PRIMARY ANNOUNCES
THAT MIR. HUGHES is HIS CHOICE THAT OFFICE AND
STATES SEVERAL PERTINENT REASONS WHY MR. HUGHES
SHOULD
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-07-13

After hearty meal, take Doan's
Regulets and assist your stomach,
liver and bowels. Regulets are a
mild laxative. soc at all drug stores.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-07-13

side Church will hold a festival on
Saturday night, July 10. All are invit-
ted to attend 7 8 Ats 1p
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-07-13
LADIES

When irregular or delayed use Tn
umph Pills. Safe and always depend
able Not sold at drug stores. DS
not experiment with others. save dis
appointment Write for RELIEF and
particulars. its free. Address; Ms
tional Medical Institute. Milweukes
Wis.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-25
COL. HOUSE, PEACE
TERMSENvOY OF U.S..
CONSULTS ALLIES
Represents Wilson in Conference
to Discuss Germany's Plea for
Armistice and End War.
SAILED TEN DAYS AGO

BY Associated Press 70 Every Evening
Washington, Oct 25--Colonel j.. VI.
House, personal representative of Presi-
dent Wilson and spokesman Of the state
department. and Admiral William $.
Benson. chief of naval operations, have
arrived in France to represent the United
States in the consideration OF Germany's
plea for an arrnisticc and peace negotia-
tions
Colonel House. President Wilson s
confidential adviser, was sent 10 Europe
as the personal representative of the
President ON an official mission This
announcement is authorized officially
but further information Is withheld.
II is understood, however. that the
visit Of Colonel House 10 Europe at
this time IS connected with Germany :
plea for an armisticc and peace, which
now i before the allied governments
for decision Colonel House very prob
ably is authorized TO represent the
President in discussions with the represent
atiyes of the allied governments.
The fact that Colonel House iett for
Europe several days before President
| Wilson final reply to Germany was
! ulSpHffHed Is iuFtfieF pfpOi tHat fhti J
! step of the President S negotiations with
/ Germany has been taken in fnll accord
with the entente governments II also
/ is taken to indicate that decision n
transmit the German plea to the allies
under certain conditions was reached
even before the last note from BerlIr
was received
Col. House long has been recognized .!
the logical selection by the Presiden
TO repre- sent him in such conferences ~ nov
are 10 be held tie has made frequen
trips to Europe since the war began Il
1914. conferring with leaders in tn
leading belligerent nations. and nor
than year ago he was charged BY tn
President with gathering data for use a
the peace conference Much Of il has bee
assembled At the headquarters Of III
American Geographical Society IN Ne'
York. and on his last trip 70 that clt
after the first German note was received
President Wilson examined the data ]
company with Colonel House
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-25
RUTH MAC GRECOR
DIES OF FLU At SEA
Wilmington Red Cross Worker
Among Three Who Succumb on
Voyage; Ocean is Grave.

Mrs. + H. Mac Oregon has received
word from the Red Cross, that her
daughter. Miss Ruth Mac Gregor died
of the influenza contracted on the steamer.
during the voyage 10 France and was
buried al sea
Miss Mae (iregor enlisted IN the
hospital hut service of the Red Cross, and
sailed about the last OF September
Recently her mother and brother frank >
MacGregor, received announcement from
the Red Cross. stating that Miss Mac
Gregor's steamer had arrived safely III
France.
When the telegram came yesterday
announcing her death and burial, 1t was
thought that mistake might have been
made. but Mr. MacGiregor's inquiries at
the War Department at Washington
brought 0ut some meagre details as 10 her
death There were but three deaths on the
steamer, due to Influenza
Miss Mac Gregor's death IS not only i
loss to her family, but loss oi service Ia
her country She was young woman oi
fine attainments and of splendid person
ality 1t was hese that won an appointment
for her.
She had great eheerlulness OF disposition
one of the requisites for hospital hut service
and her sense of responsibility, added tt
her ability to speak French iiuently
! made her unusually fitted for the work SIN
! selected For several years she had taught
| French in nigh school III Providence, ri
She had lived here for several years, ant
| made a hummer Of friends here, who vii
/ be shocked 10 h 81 ofh er early taking
off. and grieved that the Red Cross ha
I lost so valuable a worker.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-25

WORKMAN ODDLY HURT.
Falls on Hod Handle Which
Impales Him as Upon Spit.

Having fallen on the wire-bound handle
of a hod after fall from two-st1ry
building. Harvey Martin. a brlcklayer ny
ing nj 242O Lam ot street, is IN the
Delaware Hospital iii n serious condition.
The handle OF the hod passed entirely
through him. and though suffering eS-
cr,,catinp pain. Martin directed the
efforts of companions to saw of one END
OF the long stick.
At the Delaware Hospital this morning
il was stated that Martins condition was
good. despite the fact that the hod handle
had punctured both lungs, He has a
fair chance for recovery
Martin was working on housing
operation at T'wenty-fourth and Marke,
streets. When he fell he struck the hoo
handle so that it entered his right side
pressing on and protruding from the
back of his neck.
When the police arrived they iounc
Martin suffering greatly from pam WINE
his fellow workers looked on poweries
TO help him. 4 saw was hastily procuree
and the hod was released from the handle
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-25
HA|G ADVANCING
ON VALENC|ENNES
IN HAIL Of SHOT
Germans Make Terrific Fight But
British Press on Battling Inch
by Inch of Way.
TAKE 8.4oo PRISONERS S
BY Associated Press to Eveey Evening

BY Associated Press to Every Evening
Nth The Allied Armies in France
and Belgium. Oct 25 Fighting winch
compares III fierceness 10 almost any IN
the war continued through the night on
the field of the great Dattle north and
south OF Nalenciennes Beisted reports
indicate the British have entered the
German defenses. gaining ""7Slderaf ="
ground and pressing eaS . slowly
1t surely.
Since "Wednesday morning the British
Third Army has taken 5000 prisoners
and the First and Fourth armies each
has taken / 200, making total OF s,4oo.
More than one hundred cannon we're
captured Wednesday and thursday.
On the nigh ground south OF Val
enciennes the battle Is raging v1th IN
tense fury. but the British gradually
are overcoming the enemy.
At last reports the British held this
line. from I4etsux TO Kobersart 10 Engie-
fontaine TO Ghissignies to Beaudgnles.
where they are within mile and 3 halt
of Ic Ouesnoy, to the east OF Ruesnos 10
Sommaing to Monchaux The British
gained AIonchaux after bloody fighting
london. oct. -. The British have
captI,rcd Naing, South Invest of Valenci-
ennes. Field Marshal Haig announces
/ They also have captured Nendeqes-
sur-Fccaillon. on the front below Nalencl-
enneS.
German counter attack vas re
pulsed and fighting was resumed early
On the remainder of the battlefront
our advanced troops pushed forward n
i different pOints
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-25
ATTACK LICENSES
Of SAL0ONKEEPERS
FOR VIOLATING BAN
Court Grants Rules Upon Mary ].
Diamond and Howard {. Pollock
to Defend Themselves.
, CASES FIXED FOR NOV.

As was forecast Yesterday. the Law
and Order Society today opened an offen-
,ivc against the licenses of two saloon
kcepcrs accused of selling liquor secretly
after the ban OF the Board ot Health
had been clapped down, ordering eii
saloons closed to the public.
Tho hcers, holders involved are
Howard G.. FOIL ck. seventh and Madison
streets. and Mary j Diamond, Second
and TatnaIl streets and they will have
to show cause WHY their licenses should
not be revoked
Action against the two alleged offenders
came this morning before Judge Rice,
in General Sessions Room No. | Just
before the opening OF Plead Guilty
Day
Caleb Burchenal. for the Law and
Order Society presented to the court a
motion for a rule upon the two saloon.
keeners To show cause why their licenses
should not be revoked The allegations
in the case declared that on or about
October II during a period OF stress anC
danger, due 10 the outbreak Of epidemic
disease. and after the Board OF Heaitl
had ordered places of public gathering
including saloons. closed sold liquor 4
persons in his place, that he used ;
clandestine or secret entrance to th'
place for the entry and exit of patrons
and that he also violated the law b!
having the interior of the place screened
from public view The allegations wer,
the same in the Diamond case, with tn
exception of that involving secret en-
trance.
Judge Rice asked Mr. Burchenal whel
he would like the rule made returnable
TO which Mr. Burchenal replied as sool
rs possible after the opening OF IN
November term of court. Judge Ric
thereupon fixed Monday November 4
Al 10 a m at which time Mrs. DiamonO
and Pollock will be required to appea
10 defend their licenses.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-25
CZECHS DEFY AUSTRIAN S
Vienna Hereafter Must Deal With
Paris Organizations, Govern
ment is Told.
Bv Associated Prass 70 Every EVENING

By Associated Press to Every Evening
Basel Thursday. Oct 24-At q con
ference Of the party leaders OF the Aus
trian lower house, held recently Stransky,
one of the Czech Chiefs. declared that IN
the future all negotiations between the
Austrian government and the Czecho-
Sloyak government must be carried
on with the Paris organization Declar-
ing he was speaking on behalf OF the
Czech union, he said the Czech deputies
did not consider themselves qualified 10
o,en pourparlers with the Austrian
government or with other nationahties
in the country, according 10 Vienna
advlces received here
jngo-Slav deputies made s4mllar
declaration, 1t is said.
The Vienna correspondent 81 the
Frankfort Gazette was quoted on We'd
nesday By that newspaper as saving
Austria is not disposed to enter into
negotiations with the CzeehoSlovak or
ganizatiun al Paris. but would deal only
With those In Austria.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-25
THREE MORE GET LIQUOR.
Cases of Dodging Closing Ban Continue
in Court

The exploded theory that the drlnks
who appear in City Court every morning,
despite the order Of the Board Of Health
in closing all saloons and wholesale liquor
houses in the city, have bought their
liquor before the ban was placed upon
bars, j. daily proven TO be all wrong.
Even this late in the week three men,
charged with being intoxicated on the
streets, faced court. One Andrew J. Burns,
was dismissed, John O'Boyie was fined 81
and costs and Hugh McDermott, who had
been before the court recently on the same
charge. was fined 50 and costs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-25
ARAlORED PLANE BOMBER
CAPTURED By AMERlC Ans

Americans captured an immense Ger
man armorcd battieplanc Wednesday
north of Breulle> The machine was
virtually intact but he pilot and gunner
had made their escape.
Ii IS presumed that the battle plans
was downed day or two ago by Nmeri-
can aviators Il was equipped with 2
bomb-dropping device and bad z gun
and sighting arrangement 50 hNed thar
the gunner can see 70 shoot directly
beneath him. This gun was for tiring on
roads. - far as known this Is the hrst
plane Of this type captured by Ameu'
cans.
Hall thc filsilage WAS covered Wltn
uuarter-inch armor
Associated Press summary p. m.
In fierce fighting The British continue
Continued on page
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-25
Cop. CHAIRMAN IS
GUEST OF CITIZENS
LEAGUE HERE TODAY
Sounds Campaign Issues at Lunch
con at Hotel du Pont to
300 Guests.
BELIEVES STATE SAFE

The Republican Citizens League, this
afternoon, had as it, cnieI guest at a
luncheon al the Hotel du Pont. Will II.
Havs. chairman of the Republican Ma
tional Committee The luncheon, which
was held in the grill room. was the mecca
for Republicans Of both the Independent
and Old Guard contingentS, more than
300 being present.
Mr.. HAYS was met 81 Philadelphia tins
morning by Charles Warner, president
OF the league. and the party arrived IN
this city, shortly after noon. Mr.. Hays
went al once to the hotel. where he greeted
scores Of the followers of the G. Q. r.,
prior to the luncheon.
Mr.. Warner presided at the luncheon
and the only speaker in addition u him
was Mr. HAYS.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-10-25
JUTE PLANT LINT
DRAWS BOARDS EYE
Labor Commission to Get Health
Expert to Pass on Possible
Injury to Workers.

Whether or not the lint which ascends
in clouds from q score ot machines IN
the lutte works of the Wilmington Mills
CORPORATION, filling the lungs OF the
workers and covering their clothing
with a fine gray tuzz, is really injurious
to health will be discovered by the Labor
Commission Of Delaware which will
ask C.. II Wells. State Health Commls-
sioner to visit the lutc plant ana In
veStigate conditions.
Despite the ruling OF the state Board
of Health some three wears ago tha'
this lint did not inIure the workers, de-
terrnined insistence that the commission
now take hnal action on the matter
was voiced by number OF members
Of the body who attended the meeting
Yesterday.
While the sanitation and treatment
of The workers was reported as good. by
Charles A. Hagncr. Child Labor Inspect
or for Delaware. The protest raised by
members generally who had seen the
workers coming out of the plant covered
with the lint was to the point tnat the
constant breathing Of these fine particles
bv women operatives could not nut pe
injurious.
20 NOT Use FANS
O,lery Dv c commissioner q hing brought
out the fact tnat no fans are used ia the
ucrkrooms to force or draw oul the
/ fine particles Oi foreign matter winch
/ clog the air would not believe that
! this lint which workers are forced To
+ breathe for eight hours Is not harmful
+ IL them. said Mir O'king 'Why at
i the close of dav these men and women
stream out OF the buildings literally
covered with 2 fine gray dust. We should
lnvestigat. other simllar plants IN ad-
iunlng states 10 see how they 1andle
thu matter
Miss Bird another member OF the
! COMMISSION, SAID that she had visited
plants IN Philadelphia and that the work
rooms were kept clear OF the dust by
means Of suction fans.
''On what bass. or after wha: test:
did the State Board Of Health find thai
ibls dust was not injurious. Thoma'
Frame, Jr.. asked Il should like u
know i,let what led them to rule IN TIM
way. In any event It Is high tlEne WI
were making an lndepend 1T lnvest'
CATION. THIS condition has existed nov
for about three wears
Chairman Warner declared that whil'
the State Board of Health had decided
thot thus lint was harmless, several VII
rn,nrton phvslclans dissented from thu
opinion. il suggest that we try 70 IN
d,lce DIR. c. II Wells, the State Health
expert. to prove this matter and the
PAS on whether or not II Is harmless
| suggest also that we wrte To Lew X
Palmer. Acting Commissioner OF Labo
and Industry at Harrisburg anc lear
what the practice and experience IS
Pennsvlvanla iute plants.
Motion 10 carry out these suggestion
were made and earned.