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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-07
WEATHER FORECAST

Ardmore and vicinity: Tonight
increasing eloudiness; Thursday
generally cloudy.
West Texas: Tonight and
Thursday partly cloudy to
udy.
Oklahoma: Tonight increasing
cloudiness, warmer in central
portion; Thursday generally
cloudy.
Local Temperature.
Maximum temperature yester-
day lol degrees; minimum last
night 20.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-07
CBy The Associated Press)

(By The Associated Press)
Oklahoma City Okla Aug With coming slowly today
the nomination of B. A. Robert
assured Robon margin of
Alexander Tuesdays primaries recorded in
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19

Italians feel proud that their sol
diers have the opportunity to show
their valor alongside the French,
british and American troops
The dispatch points out that it is
considered that the unity in mill
tary operations will evolve the great
est possible political and moral I'M
ity among the four great nations dur
ing and after the war. Many Italians
officers and soldiers are asking to be
Incorporated in the regiments sent
to France.
With the American Army in France
April 19.-German military authori-
ties have become as active in sup
pressing hostile propaganda at home
as they have been in fostering pro
German propaganda in America, This
is shown by quotation from bull
letin,. which says in part
Baron Won Gayl. general command
ing the Seventh German army corps
in Muester offers 1000 marks to the
person who first succeeds in impli'
eating any English or American agent
guilty OF melting disturbances or rev
lolutislf.in this district. in such man
ner as may he condemned by the
courts
(The foregoing is the first indica
ton that the German authorities have
come to felr an actual revolution. il
is true that there have been labor
troubles in Germany, but the Ger
man government claimed they We're
without political significanceD
Rheims Now In Ruins.
{ Paris, April 19-Rheims, the sea
OF what was once the most beautfin
and impressive cathedral in Europ'
is now mass OF smoking ruins from
fire and German shells. The cit.
was set on fire and has been burning
fiercely during the past week tn
Germans have thrown over 10000
shells into the city which crunblet
under the tremendous bombardment
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
BRITISH BREAK UP GERMAN DRIVES
HUNS LOSE MEN in FLANDERS FIGHT
ENEMY ASSAULTS AT TWO POINTS
FAIL UNDER FIRE OF THE ENGLISH
IMPORTANT MEETING
OF DEFENSE COUNCIL

Chairman r. Gold Miller of the
County Council Of Defense has issued
call for meeting to be held Sat
urday afternoon at O'Clock in the
directors room at the Peoples Trust
Co. This meeting is being held for
the purpose OF complying with in.
structions OF the State Council Of
Defense and ii is very important that
every man who has received official
notice to be present
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
ITALIAN TROOPS NOW ON FRENCH SOIL
TO AID IN OPERATIONS AGAINST HUNS

Washington, April 19.--Italian first
line troops in large numbers consti-
t,rte part of the allied reserves
formed by the supreme war council
at Versailles, according to an official
statement made at the Italian EN-
baSsy today Officials refuse to indi-
cate the number OF these troops and
what portion of them already are in
France, Such information, it was ex-
planned at the embassy, cannot be
made public at this time. There was
much satisfaction displayed, how
ever. over the fact that the entente
was to have material assistance from
Italy. II was explained that Italy at
the present time is rich in man-pow-
en-. What it has lacked in the past
las been equipment and munitions.
These now are being supplied BY the
entente The Italian government has
called to the colors all males be
tween Is and IS years, and has thou
sands OF electives awaiting orders
Because Of the nature Of the Italian
battle front, only, a small portion OF
the Italian army can be utilized in
the operations against the Austro-
Germans.
Hight Wing OF Big Reserve Army
The Italian army is forming the
right wing of the allied armies in
France, and shortly Italian regiments
will participate in the operations in
that country, Official dispatches tc
the Italian embassy this afternoon
stated. The dispatches add that Pre-
infer Orlando's announcement to thi;
erect in the Italian parliament Great
ed the greatest enthusiasm, the So
ciAl deputies. joining in a great ova
Nion to the French, British and Amer
ioan armies.
The news OF Italian participation
ID the great struggle now going on il
France was received by. the Italian
population with the greatest salts
faction, the dispatch stated, as tn
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
MARCH WEDDING IS
SURPRISE TO WANY
FRIfNDSOF COUPLE
George Meade Bowers, Jr.,
WEEDS Fathers Secretary.
MISS MABEL ADAMS
is THE SWEET BRIDE
Miss Lorraine Dutrow Becomes
Bride of Warren S. Dean,
the Popular Young Base Ball
Player Now In Philadelphia.

Scarcely has Congressman George
NJ Bowers finished receiving con.
CALCULATIONS on the acquisition Of a
new son.in-law in his family until he
is called on 10 acknowledge the felic-
itations because Of becoming the
father-inlaw OF charming young
lady Announcement was made last
light OF the marriage at Reading,
Pa. on March OF Private George
Meade Bowers, of the Quartermast'
er's Department, To Miss Mabel Arian
Adams. daughter OF the late Captain
and Mrs. Vincent Loomis Adams, OF
Washington The marriage was kept
secret until now because Private
Bowers was then in training for o
commission at Allentown Pa, and
expected at any moment to receive
orders to leave for France Wishing
10 wed his sweet bride before going
to the front the consummation of
their matrimonial intentions was not
known to any one but the groom's
mother Since then he has been ae.
cepted az candidate for the Officers
Training Camp at Jacksonville, Fla,
next week. The newlyweds are ex.
pected TO visit here before he goes
south
The bride. whose father was a
prominent T. $. Naval officer has
been Congressman Bowers secretary
ever since his term Of Office began.
She is accomplished and cultured
and stands high in Washington as
one of the most capable and intelli-
gent secretaries in the National Capt.
tai. In fact Congressman Bowers, al
though he has become the proud
---------------------------------
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
WESTERN FARMERS
ARE BUYING BONDS
Total of $1,161, $4,000 Has
Been Subscribed.
(By international News service)

Washington, April l9--Actual
subscription to the third liberty
loan. as indicated by the per cent
initial payments in the II federal re-
serve districts, are now S1,16l,51005O
the treasury department announced
today The department announced
that Arkansas is the third state 70
have completely subscribed It's min
imum quota With a population large
~ rural the success of the campaign
in this state following the successes
in Iowa and Oregon, has given ample
evidence Of the unqualified support
that the farmers are giving the loan
treasury officials said. Arkansas
quota was $15,S51 $50.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
ZEPPELIN AT CAPITAL;
NOT A "BABY-
(sy international News servics)

Washington. April IA zeppe-
lin flew over the capital today 1t
was not a "baby-killer," however,
but 16.foot model of an Americans
made Zeppelin. and was demonstrate
ed for the benefit of the naval af-
fairs committee Of the senate. Alfred
Herbert, of Mt Clair ~ j., maker
Of the machine, gave demonstra-
ton before senators and naval Off
GERS of what he believes it win do
He il attempting to get the govern
nent to build several of the ma
chimes
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
Heavy Losses Suffered By Germans In Vain
Efforts To Shake English Many Italian
Soldiers Now In Big Reserve Army
Waiting To Leap AT Invaders
(By international News Service

London April 19.--The Germans renewed their at
lacks on both ends of the Flanders battle front late Thurs
day but were repulsed with heavy losses the war office
announced today determined effort made by the
Germans take KENNEL ridge just west of the lower
end of Messnes ridge Belgium but the assaults broke
down under British fire On the southern flank, the Ger
mans concentrated their pressure around Gvenchy in the
sector of La Basse canal but there they met with
reverse.
Although the German attacks in the Givenchy sector
were carried out with great determination and utter dis
regard for losses the Germans able to gain foot
inc in only one or two British advanced defenses
In minor operations the British captured pris-
oners and machine guns.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
NV international News serviee)

Washington, April 19.--Presidcnt
Wilson has signed the woman spy
bill. designed TO cope with the activ'
tiles of female agents OF Germany.
Il was announced today It applies
to all enemy aliens and the wives Of
inteIned German subjects 10 put
the Jaw into effect the president will
shortly issue a proclamation II Is in
timated that this will exclude female
subjects Of Germany from the Dis
tr-ict of Columbia and the various mil-
itary zones into which unnaturaIized
Germans must go.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
Nav Call Men Betzveen
18And45 Years For Mar
MISS CR0MLEIGH NOW
ORGANISE AT THE APOLLO

Miss Clara Cromleigh, of Mechan'
iosburg, Pa who has been organist
at the Victoria Theatre in Shamokin,
has been engaged as organist al the
Apollo Theatre. this city, to succeed
Frank Keedy who has gone into
the Army and Navy Y, NJ c. A. ser
vice.
Miss Cromleigh has the reputation
OF being a talented organist and her
playing viii undoubtedly be a wei
come addition to the Apollo program.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
A WARTIME NEED.

The kitchen is the real battle
ground in the war on waste, and the
IIoosier Cabinet is the biggest factor
ia. home defense. For America de
ponds on her housewives to save theil
time and strength as we'll as food
See our I'D in this issue.
MARTINSBURG FURNITURE co
4 is lip CT
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
Believed General CroWder Has
Recommended This Action.
WOULD GATHER FORCES
FOR ALL KINDS OF WORK
President Would Have to Act,
However, Before Such Meas
ure Would BE Sent to Con-
gress For It's Passage.
(sy international News serviee)


Washington, April 19.---Provust
MarshallGenera1 Crowder today ne.
fused to discuss reports that he had
submitted TO the president recon-
nlendation that every man in the
United States between the ages OF
II and As be registered, SO that his
fitness for military service or war
work shall be apparent. The recon-
mendation also was reported 10 car.
~ with II suggestions for amend
ments to the draft act which would
permit such registration
Congress was greatly interested in
the report 1t was generally agreed
that such a recommendation, even X
favored by the president. would en-
counter opposition. However, the
members were inclined to wait for
the facts before discussing the plan
II has been felt chat II more man
power is needed for the work be- i
hind the lines-the manufacture Of !
munitions and the like-that a way
will have to be devised TO get II
The White House had nothing I'd
say on the subject,
May Need Many More Men
IL IS understood here that Genera
Crowder and many of the men asso
ciated with him believe that many
more men will be needed before the
war is won, and that IL would be
just as well TO start the machinery
Of legislation now. They point out
that there are three zones OF men
in the United States, First. there
are those in the army, or already
eligible; second, there are those en-
gagged in absolutely non-essential in.
dustry, and idlers generally. This lat.
ter class. according to statistics
which have been compiled by the
provost marshal-generals Office, Is
very largee, From 1t could be recruited
men enough to meet any labor short
age anywhere. Because Of the opposi.
ton aroused every time that con.
scription Of labor is suggested, il is
NOT believed there will be any inn
mediate action on the suggested plan
officials prefer not TO discuss it at
this time, as any acton that may be
taken will first have to be suggested
by the president himself.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
SIGNAL MAN KILLED.

William H. Nortscraft aged Al and
unmarried. of Little Cacapon, mem
Der of the signal department of the
Baltimore and Ohio, was struck and
killed by freight train near Cooks
Mills, Pa He is survived by seven
brothers and sisters.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
METHODISTS WOULD
STOP BOOZE MAKING

(By international News service.)
Washington. April 49, Resolutions
requesting the prohibit of the manu-.
facture OF all alcoholic beverages for
the duration Of the war were pre-
scented to President Wilson at the
White House thsi afternoon by 4
delegation representing the Baltimore
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
church.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
A Laymen's Meeting
MANY ARRESTS REPORTED.

The arrest OF ten alleged violators
OF the Yost law and the contiscation
Of 1854 pints of whiskey, most of it
unclaimed with a retail value Of
more than $500. were reported 10
the state department. OF prohibition.
Among the considerations was one OF
rs gallons. said to have been found
by j. Walter Bee in a barrel buried
in the garden at the home Of Joe
Fernandez at Clai'ksburg
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
REP. JONES DIES.

representative William A. Jones of
WARSAW, VA, died Wednesday in
from the effects of a
stroke OF paralysis suffered more
than week ago. He was SO years
old and his death IS the seventh
among members of the House of
Representative during the sixty
fifth Congress.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

All state and county taxes are
long past due, and interest at the
rate of 10 per cent is now added 70
unpaid tax bills Under the new
law, the sheriff cannot carry unpaid
taxes on his own responsibility. but
is compelled to return them as do.
linquent at the end Of the fiscal
year. Unless taxes are paid withiR
very short time, they viii be turn
ed over to the state auditor for sale
HARRY s. MILLER.
A IS Up st. Sheriff Berkeley Co.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
PRESBYTERY CLOSES
IT'S SPRING SESSION
Recent Meeting In Presbyter-
ian Church Was interesting,

With a highly instructive and de
cidedly entertaining talk on the work
in the China mission field by Rev.
Or. James b. Woods, a returned med
ical missionary from China, and the
transaction OF few minor items of
routine business the spring session
of Winchester Presbytery came to q
close Thursday night in the Presgy-
erian church, where IL convened last
Tuesday night. Or Woods gave an
interesting description of the great
work of foreign missions. He is to-
day stopping with Rev. Dir. +. M.
Woods. a cousin, and after spending
The summer in America expects to
eturn to China next dall. The Pres.
cry has been very enjoyale church
event for many people of Martins
burg. chiefly members of the local
Presbyterian church, and the exer-
Uses have been attended by splendid
audiences each day and night
No Action Taken
The question as TO the ACCESSIBILITY
Of this year dispensing with the Gen
sral Assembly meeting resulted in
40 action being taken by the local
oresbytery. However, commissioners
we're elected Thursday afternoon as
follows:
ClericaI-Rev. c, d. Gilkeson, of
Winchester, and Rev. w ID. Wolfe,
If Burlington, with Rev A. n.
Perryman, of Berryville, and Rev. f.
j. Brooke, Jr, Of Gormania, as alter
ates.
Elders-G. w. McCaHley, Of Moore.
field, and Branson Harper of Davis,
with William Macdonald, of Keyser
and John W Smith, of Tuscarora, as
alternates.
A Laymen's Meeting
A special committee was appoint
ed 10 consider the advisability OF
holding laymen's meeting
One Of the most interesting feat
ures of the presbytery was the re
port OF Sunday school work made
by Rev. c. d. Gilkeson, who has
charge Of these activities, Rev J. c
siler presided during this portion Of
the meeting.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
INSPECTING SCHOOLS.

Supervisor l.. L. Friend, OF Char
lesion. who has charge of High School
work in West Virginia. is visiting the
local high schools. He was at He'd
gesville "Wednesday at Bunker Hill
today and is expected to inspect the
local high school Friday.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
AUTO cAMouFLAeE.

A county man, whose name could
not be ascertained was apprehended
hast evening for an automobile mis-
hap. but settled up. Il is not known
whether it was this man or another
having an auto party in which a town
girl had her head lacerated
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
BUYS DRUG STORE

Mr., G. r. Mills has purchased the
drug store formerly owned by NJ. J.,
Browning. located al 149 South Queen
street and viii operate it along the
same lines
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
KITCHEN PATRIOTS.

Need the Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet,
it saves time and strength as well
as food On special sale 18th to oath.
See our ad in this issue.
MARTINsBURG FURNITURE co.
4 10 lip St
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
LOAN COMMITTEES
TO MEET TONIGHT
At COURT HOUSE
important Session of This In
Charge of Work Here.
THIRD WARD ORGANIZES
FOR DRIVE NEXT WEEK
Solicitors Named For the Work
That Will Be Conducted In
That Section Of the City
During the Coming Week

Meeting OF the Liberty Loan Com.
mittee, Flying Squadron Committee,
City Committee and County Commit
tee at the Circuit Court room in the
Court House, on Friday evening, APP
ril 49, II is desired that the mem.
bers of the above named committees
meet at the place designated prompt
ly at o'clock p m. and receive in
structions and to complete plans for
finishing the Liberty Loan campaign.
This will be q short meeting and
very important
Third Ward Organizes
There was meeting Of the Third
Ward Committee for The third Lib.
erty Loan Campaign next week in
City Hall Thursday night and plans
perfected for permanent organiza-
alton. ]. II. Poland is chairman and
F.. r. Sigler secretary,
The ward was divided into fifteen
sections with two solicitors for
each section. As far as possible the
solicitors will be AS follows: ID. j.
Heiston, w, II. Bowers, e. Il Entler,
w. w Westphal j. Il. Thrasher, y.
T. Brantner. A. NJ. Gilbert, Or ]. b.
Chamberlain, Geo Katz, a. NJ Staub
ly A. A. p Neel, S. V Fiery, Reu.
ben Fine, Frank Trammell, II, y.
Thorn. Harry Kuhn, J. r. Poland.
PROT NJ L. Wachtel r. r. Sigler, l..
H. Bentz, o. d. Darby, Wolf Kirson,
Edw Chapman, Harry Fisher. All So
licitors appointed are requested TO
attend general meeting of all com
mittees tonight at s p. m. at Court
House for full instructions so they
will be in position to answer all
questions with reference to Third
Liberty Loan Bond issue,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
BEAUTIFUL RUGS

We have received 800 more rugs,
made from remnants Of carpet,
Tsese rugs are made from the very
best grades OF Administer Brussels
and Velvet carpets We are selling
them for about one-baif their actual
value. About 100 patterns to select
from We guarantee YOU It will be a
long time before you buy these rugs
again at the price we are offerine
them now All beautiful patterns
& x. HALL.
4 IS ev Fri II Up
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19

Why not take care of the boys in
the camps We have sammy Kits,
Trench Mirrors. Fountain Pens, Wrist
Watches, Gillette Razors, Folding
Shaving Brushes, and cases for iden-
tifcaton Tags,
aA0 ~. ~ IA 4faAYarc a CAN
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
LAsr pAY.

Tomorrow. Saturday afternoon, is
the last Gay the eommitte will be at
tn Police Office to receive garments
for the war sufferers More than
500 garments have already been re
ceived lip Ii
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19

There will be an exchange SatuS
day at KS Pharmacy starting at
p. m. BeEetit HODGE Street Chapter
Junior Red Cross Your patronage is
solicited IL It
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
NOT A LUXURY

But wartime need The only
place in town to buy Hoosler Kit
chen Cabinet is at the
MARTINSBURG FURNITURE co.
A Is lip St
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
EPISCOPAL SALE

The Ladies OF the Episcopal church
will hold sale at the Parish House
Sat April 70 from 10 5 p. M Cakes,
Salads, Biscuits, Candle etc.
1A III 4f
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19

Just received a shipment of mat
ting. p X. HALL. II Up d u
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19

Just received a car Of Barb Wire
and Poultry Fence
4 10 Up 2t ]. y. BoLEY,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19

Kirson's Women's Store, the best
place for women to buy at saving.
Up It.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
DANCE COMREY'S HALL

Saturday night 7 piece orchestra
4 is lip 81.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
NOTICE

Captains and Lieutenants Of
kberty Loan Committee are re
to meet at the War Aetivit-
A;n Peoples Trust CO. build
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19

Buy your shoes here and save 81
on pair THE HUB. II Up 81
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19

Sale d Shoes At THE Hus. i II 3
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19

Bargains in dresses at Z. Gamers
Up 1t.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
+. Gamers for dresses.

just received car OF American
Wire Fence.
( 19 1p 81. II f. BOLEY
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19

Our prices on Shoes are right.
y ~ 100 a "a < Lila
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19

For bargain ii Mems suits SO 10
ESifson's Mems store Id I'll.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-19
WEATHER

Probably fair and cooler tonight
and Saturday
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