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fear and prejudice that they have been having over the fool ish "bug-a-boo" of indebtedness and absolutely rise up in their might and power and DEMAND that permanent roads be built in every principal direction AT ONCE. If they will only do this they will see the big land grab bers willing and anxious to sell off their thousands of acres of land and thus give a chance to small farmers who are living on the farms. to own some of the land and reap the reward for their labor of opening and developing the country.
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unable to secure a conveyance or any kind in Brinkley to con. vey him to the sick man, over the terrible road and therefore could not reach him, notwlth- standing that financially the patient was as good as gold, I've been told that deaths have oc- cured this winter in the same neighborhood which might have been averted if there had have been a road over which doctor could have been secured within proper and reasonable time.
 So it has been in several other localities around Brinkley and for the life of me 1 can't under stand why it is that big hearted men and women who are doing so much in opening and develop ing this wonderful country and who live on the farms will sub- init to and put up with such conditions as these especially when the men who are continu- ally grabbing the thousands of acres of lands and who live in
 
 towns and cities with all of the modern conveniences and health safeties, both for themselves and their families, would have to pay nine-tenths of the cost for building the roads. Since the U. s. Government is NOW doing so much to induce the building of REAL permanent roads, l can't see why these clever farmers don't push aside the strange
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Among the Farmers

Harrison Hampton of Allen dale, was a Brinkley visitor Wednesday.
 In a swing around the country a few days in a motor car l noticed the various stages of farming and I've got to mention a colored farmer, Wm. Dunn. living 4 miles north of Brinkley on the Dr. Stimson farm, for be- ing ahead on blowing. William is the same fellow who plowed his land last Fall.
 As I rode, or rather founder ed" thro' mud driving, from Clarendon to Brinkley in a big high powered six-cylinder motor car last week I couldn't help from sympathizing with some of my clever farmer friends living down the military road as thought of what they must have had to suffer from and endure during the past several severe winter. months, because of their failure to have roads.
 They tell me that the past winter the failure to have roads has brought an unusual blood tax" from the farmers living out there. 1 remember one time ir particular in January when 2 splendid citizen of the Allendale country was sick and needed a doctor. A messenger walked the eight miles to Brinkley for 2 doctor and then the doctor was
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". H. Laney for Reelection County Supt. of Education

Thro' an oversight the ARGUS failed to carry a mention of the announcement of Hon. w. H.. Laney for reelection of County Superintendent.
 Mr. Laney needs no introduc- tion. He formerly represented this county in the Legislature. His successful work as teacher of rural schools will be we'll re- membered.
 As recognition of his services and worth Mir. Laney was ap- pointed by Gov. Brough as a member of Board of State h. dustrial School. He is also Coun- ty Chairman of the Com. for Elimination of Illiteracy, and recently served as Chairman of county for sale of Red Cross Christmas Stamps.
 Mir. Laney is well equipt for the duties of County Supt. He is of pleasing personality and is welded to his profession and its ultimate success. The ARGUS bespeaks for him your careful consideration.
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Coming Saturday Night
 March 10th.

The extra Lyceum number which. comes tomorrow night .(Saturday) March. l7th, to- the School Auditorium promises to be a most pleasing number. It is the American Ladies Quartette and Prof. Baumgartner says that. the program of popular, patriotic music will be most en- joyable.
 Don't fail to attend.
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Loan will come now within about 30 days and Pm hoping that the people of Monroe coun- ty may first be given an oppor- tunity to do their part m the purchase of W. s. s. and do it NOW.
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Novel Tax in Holland. Babies with more than one Chris tian name are taxed in Holland.
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. Report of the Condition of
 BANK OF BRlNKLEY

Brlnkley, ArkanSAs At the close of business March 4,
 1913
 RESOURCES Loans and Discounts---$ 6O,657 58 Loans on Real Estate 13,935 52 Loans on Cotton 32,2OO % II. s. Bonds 23,650 % I Other Bonds and Securi- ties, including State City Scrip - 614 95 Furniture and Fixtures 2,500 00l Banking House 10,500 00I Other Real Estate 14,987 00l Cash Items .- 7,974 54 Cash and Due from Re
 serve Banks ----- 164,447 73
 LIABILITIES Capital Stock, paid hp--y 25,000 % Surplus Fund, certified 1,25O % Undivided Profits, net 538 50
 v-----------~.---1 -~.---1----yk----.-.-ls.---------..' Savings Account---f-- 42O 4S Dividends Unpaid 20 20 Individual Depqkits fnclnd=.--,---. ing Public Fqnds ----- 251, ,651 1S Time certifidates of De- posits -s- E-- ---- 49,384 Io Certified Checks 48 22 Cashiers Checkss 766 07 Total amount. of all classes
 of deposits as shown above ------ 3O2;Z9O SS Net Deposits (after de- ducting amount on which more than 4 per cent is paid as shown above) 302,290 89 Reserved for Taxes 2,388 Is
 Total -s331,46 ,467 62 State of Arkansas
 County of Monroe
 We, Andrew Flora, President, and c. c. Woodin, cashier, of the above named Bank, do solemnly swear that ] the above statement is true to the best of our knowledge and belief. : Andrew Flora, President. C. G. Woodin, Cashier.
 Attest James Gum, w. w.. Shoup, .Schroluiun, Directors.
 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day of March, 1918. i My commission expires February 26, 1920.
 J. s. Mitchell. Notary Public.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

The ARGUS is authorized 10 announce the following candidates subject 10 me action of the Democratic Primary
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For Congress, End District

TVE VUH6ISSSI -"u W. D. DAVENPORT, of Searcy. ". A. OLDFIELD, of BateSville.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
(Hy The Associated Press. J

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE. Nav 8-Au-
as last night made another advance pushing forward their
ines yards along 600yard front Say-e-Sec on the
sector east of Alniens
They also pushed back the Germans 800 yards along 500
ward front west of Morancourt.
BRITISH ADVANCE ON MINOR ACTIONS.
LONDON May SMnor actions last night resulted in the
advance of the British lines short distance the Amens
tor between the Somme and Ancre Rivers the War Office
nounces.
Increased activity developed by hostile artillery early this
morning the Flanders battle front between Meeren
MEL
HEAVY ARTILLERY FIGHTING ALONG THE AVRE
PARIS, May 8.-Heavy artillery fighting occurred night
both sides of the Avre River southeast of Amens
flee announces.
Raids attempted by the enemy of Montdder and in the
regions of Themes and Gvesnes broken
who took prisoners
Nothing is reported from the remainder of the front
ALLIES STRENGTHENING NORTHERN LINES
WASHINGTON, May 8.-The Allied forces are strengthen
ing their positions all along the line in Northern France said
statement today by the British military mission
The statement the Germans experiencing great diff
fy in transportation service account of rain of artillery
fire.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
PATRONS DAY. At
John ST. SCHOOL
"ohN Or PUPILS WILL BE ON
EXHIBITION FROM 2 TO a
O'CLOCK

The John Street school tomorrow
afternoon will observe Patrons
Day" fa9nf z to 4 p. m, following a
custom in the public schools here
On account of the press of work on
the teachers, the day will not be OBJ
served this year generally; but the
John Street school teachers asked to
be allowed to hold theirs, and the
program has been arranged for to,
morrow afternoon.
Samples of the various types If
work done by the pupils will be on
exhibition for the inspection by the
parents. All friends OF the school
and the pupils are invited to partici.
pate in the day--parents and friends
generally. School will not be in ses.
sion during those hours, and the
friends will have ample opportunity
to see all the work
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11

France or en- route for that country
are.
Including the men called under the
Nations Want Column" this Is the
fourth call this month. The first in
crement is to leave next Monday FOR
Fort Thomas. Kentucky; the second
is scheduled to go on May 16 to
Richmond, Va, the third, comprised OF
four railroad men, is to entrain for
Fort Myer, May II, and the fourth is
the call described above.
To-day the examination of regis
trants in Glass 1 was continued at
the court house This work will he
continued tomorrow Friday and prob
ably two days next week, and longer
If the entire list of men in Glass
have not been examined.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
FORMER RESIDENT
EXPIRES AT EASTON
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PITZER
ANSWERED LAST CALL. YES.
TERDAY MORNING.

Word has been received here OF
the death OF BENJAMIN Franklin Pit
ger. formerly a resident of this city.
and a member of WE'LL known
Martinsburg family Death occurred
at Baston. Md. Tuesday morning at
8 o'clock.
Mr.. Pitzer was born here about 30
years ago and was the son OF the
late John w Pitzer and The late SUI
san 2itzer About 30 years ago ht
moved to Baltimore where he has
been employed by the Baltimore aud
Ohio Railroad Company, in its elerl.
cal department.
The deceased Is survived by his wild
ow and one daughter. Kathryn: two
brothers, Prof w A. Pitzer and C.
c. Pitzer. and one sister, Mrs. w.
w CTunp, all OF Martinsburg.
The funeral services will be held
Friday morning at 10 o'clock at Easl
ton and the remains will be buried
in the cemetery there
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
HOSE CO NO. 4 MAY
GET A NEW HOME
MAYOR AND COUNCIL PLANS TO
INSPECT SITES IN FOURTH
WARD.

At a special meeting or the City
Council last night Mayor Letter and
Councilman Bert and Wiltshire were
appointed a committee to inspect sew.
eral properties in the fourth ward
the view of locating site to erect
a home for Hose Co. No. 4.
The old fire house in the fourth
ward is in a dilapidated condition
and is practically beyond use. When
help is furnished the fourth ward in
the way of erecting a rev fire sta.
be fitteed up as well and perhaps bet
ter than any city this size in this
section. Hose Co. No. has a. new
home; a lot has been purchased for
Hose Co. No 8, and bids have been
received from property owners who
desire to sell TO the city a new loca.
ton for Ryneal Company No. /.
The council granted George Wyn.
koop a permit TO erect q gsoline tank
at his place on North Queen street.
The Odd Fellows were granted per.
mission to connect their sewer with
that Of the city.
Another meeting of the. council win
be held tonight. at o'clock when
cerks and commissioners will, be an.
pointed for the coming city election.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
REVIVAL SERVICES
NEARING THEIR END

The Reverend g. C. Smith may pos
sfbly preach his final revival service
OF the present series this evening at
the First Baptist Church because he
feels the necessity of resuming active
work In his own charge at Stem, Va.
The congregation Us ymalaing every
effort to hold him at least over Fri
day night, and he, it Is stated, may
consent to remain that long.
Large Crowds continue to attend
the services, and the sermons have
been very we'll received.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
10 Send IS DrQfees To
Camp Lee Week of May Is

Nnety-ftve men is the quota assigned
10 Berkeley County as dts share OF
'ue west Virginia drafted men to be
vailed out during The week beginning
'lay 70. This information was re-
vowed by the Local Draft Board to-
lay from Captain Breckenridge
'oles' in charge of the military en-
'0Lment for this state.
Inc increment is next to the larg-
e'' one called at any one thine. The
M quota was 1872 men, but 1t will
y remembered that number left in
eOu'ingents. This last quota is to
eA'raln at one time, the exact date
-o' having been made known yet.
me increment twill go to Camp
Where the first draftees from
"srKeley County, who are not now in
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
POPULAR COUPLE ARE
UNITED IN WEDLOCK

A wedding of much interest in this
city took place Monday night at the
home OF Mrs. w. M Lemen, No. 304
East King street, when the Rev. DR..
Charles s. Trump, pastor OF st. Johns
Lutheran church, united in marriage
Miss Mary Comrey, and Mckinley H.
Rouark. both of Martinsburg.
Miss Comrey is the daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Comrey, her
father being the organizer and lead
er of Comrey's Concert Band, and is
a follower of music Mr.. Rouark Is
the son of Mrs. Clara Rouark, OF
Swartz street. and is well known Ia
the city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
VIRGINIA BOY KILLED IN FRANCE.

WINCHESTER, Va, May 7.-ISergt.
Harry G. Bruce, of Elkton, Va, a
member of Company c, Sixteenth in
fantry who was killed in action in
France, April 81, was a high school
student when the Mexican trouble
was brewing and ran away from
school to enlist at Roanoke in the
regular army. He served on the Dor
der and went into Mexico with Perish
ing's first division. Surviving him
are his parents, three sisters and
seven brothers at Elkton.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
MRS. BENNETT WILL
Be BURIED TOMORROW

The remains of Mrs. Ella Bennett,
formerly OF this city, who died at her
home at La Crosse, Wis, will be
brought here tomorrow morning
shortly after 6 O'Clock, and will be
taken to the home of the deceased s
brother, Clarence Snyder, North High
street, where the funeral will take
place tomorrow afternoon at 2.30
o'clock, conducted by the Rev. DR..
Charles s. Trump, pastor OF st. Johns
Lutheran Church. Inerment will be
made in Green HE'LL cemetery.
Here for Burial.
The remains of Mary Watson, who
was killed by jealous adtnfrer at
Washington, will probably be brought
here tonight. The funeral arrange
ments have not been made.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11

CUMBERLAND Md, May 7.-Albert
n. Keesecker was jailed here today
as a deserter from Fort Hancock
Ca, after he had failed to convince
the authorities that he had commit
ted suicide. His uniform and a note
OF farewell to his wife were found
on the river bank. William Grace,
Pennsylvania avenue, is in Jail &C
cused as an accomplice, having fur
nished Keesecker civilian clothes, it
is charged %>ss tfss
Keesecker, who had been living in
Pittsburgh, came here about three
weeks ago and was employed at the
government alcohol plant at Luke.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11

The school Board had a long and
important session last night at it's
regular monthly meeting with mat
ers OF n great variety and all impor-
tant claiming attention. In the abb
senee OF President Barton, vice-prca.
ident M G. Tab.sr presided Com9's-
sioners w r. Minghlni G. w. Sier.
II, l. Kuhns were present, with Sec
Rotary w. A Pitzer, City Superin-
tendent w. c. Morton. and Principals
M IL. WatchJel, ID. H. Dodd, and f.
II. Ramer.
A letter of praise and recommen-
dalton was read from Mr.. H. L..
Friend. of Charleston, who recently
inspected the local high school in
connection with his work as state
inspector, Mr.. Friend complimented
the authorities on the spirit of Ahe
school, and had nothing but praise
for the methods of instruction But
he urged the Board to consider the
ACCESSIBILITY of ercting now and a
larger high school building because,
as he said, the present facilities pre-
vent the school from living up to its
pfghest posstbilities, New coufses
should be introduced, principally
having to do with practical work, but
it would be impossible to do this
now on account OF the lack of room
Glasses are too large now but 1t Is
impossible to cut them down both
because of the lack OF room and the
small facItlty He said Martinshurg
was falling behind other high schools
in the state which are in cities com.
parable with Martinsburg in popula.
tion; THAT Martinsburg does not have
the enrolment and does not have
the curriculum which these schools
have, and that ghe explanation, IL
primarily a lack of room.
Mr.. Friend also predicted that the
Board would find it necessary next
year to increase THE salaries OF their
teachers, or to raise the salary list
in order to draw efficient teachers
To Engage Teachers Now.
The Board later took up the mat
ter OF teachers for next year, and Su
perintendent Morton asked ao be in
structed whether the Board preferred
him TO get lady teachers or to take
the risk in getting men who are IL
able 20 the draft and whose stay
world necessarily be uncertain. II
was the sense OF the Board that wher.
ever possible for the High School
male teachers should be secured; but
Mr.. Morotn was instructed to sign
lady teachers whose qualifications
seemed suitable.
Principals were authorized to in
form present teachers that their writ
ten applications for work next year
would be expected to be in the hands
of lhe Board at its next meeting on
June Principals were also dnstruc-
ted to inform applicants that all ap-
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plieatfons must be intended 10 include
the ful term,--ten months next
year, and that the aeacher must be
willing TO remain that time unless
unavoidaIbly taken away, The pur-
pose OF this motion was to ELIMINATE
sudden designations such as have oc-
CURED this year.
Mr.. keesecker Succeeds Mr.. kelb.
Superintendent Morton reported
THAT Mr.. j. a. Kefb, instructor In
science at the High Schol, had been
ordered TO report for military duties.
Mr.. Jesse L.. Keeseeker, who has
been acting as principal OF Oak Grove
to I'LL the vacancy created by Mr.
KeHb's withdrawal, although Principal
Wach.el will take Mr. Keib's classes
and make the shifts necessary to give
Mr.. keesecker work in his line.
The designations OF Miss Nancy
Ambrose and Miss Nan D. Small who
have resigned TO accept work In
Washington, were accepted,
pay 5000 in sIns.
The Board authorized the payment
OF current bills and salaries aggre-
eating approximately $4,000. Teach
ers' salaries amounted to $3,S56.75,
institute attendance to $35025, jan
itors salaries $27250, and other bills
made up the balance.
A report of disbursements from tina
building fund, ass audited by Mr. w.
W. Lemley. from the tax commission
er's office, was read and filed Mr. Lem
ley took occasion to say that the rec
ords ot the local board were as near
| ly perfect as any he had been called
| to examine, and the Board unanimous
ly congratulated Secretary w. A.
Pitzer on the compliment.
The remuneration to principals for
| visiting work was raised from $40 to
$15 per month because OF ahe increas-
ed work now necessary.
A notice WAS received from State
Tax Commissioner William Callahan
| advising the Board that unpaid taxes
on part of the Ryneal property en-
titled the Board approximately to ST.
$4,000 as it's share of the taxes which
are now available.
To Buy Coal for Next Year.
The Board took up the matter OF
the purchase or coal for next year.
and Mr.. Tabler named Commission
ers Minghini and Kuhn committee
. to ascertain whether coal might be
bought directly from the producers.
The Board recognized aihe advisability
Of providing its supply for next year
at this time, and expects TO be able
TO award a contract or contracts at
It's June meeting.
IAN application was received from
Miss Sarah Foulk, of Shepherdstown.
for the position OF art teacher in
the public schools TO hold for the
Continued ON page two.)
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
cLEMENcEAU PRAISES AMER
ICANS FOR WORK.

(6y The Associated Press.)
WITH THE AMERICAN
ARMY IN PlCARDY, mon
day).-ArtiIlery fighting con-
tinues along the sector held by
the American troops in the Pr
cardy battle front, but there is
no change in the situation.
Premier Clemenceau visited
the Americans yesterday and
congratulated them on the fine
showing they have already
made.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
SGT. WELLiNGER GETS
HONORABLE DISCHARGE

Sergeant Allen G. Wellinger, who
was among the first of the selectiye
service men to leave this county, re-
turned yesterday from Camp Lee after
having received an honorable dis
charge from the Army on account OF
faulty functioning heart.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
COUNT LUXBURC TO
SAIL FOR SWEDEN

BUBNOS ARES, May S.-'Count
Won Luxburg, former German minis
ter to Argentina, who was dismissed
last fall is finally about to sail for
home.
Ill health has caused a postone-
ment of his departure several times.
hut he has announced he will sail for
Sweden tomorrow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
ONE PLAYER ARRIVES.

Pitcher Herman, of Sunbury. Pa,
is the first Hagerstown Blue Ridge
League player to report. He made
known his presence yesterday. More
men are expected in the next few
days.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
GERMAN ACTION FIRES
UKRA|N|ANS TO RIOTS
by The Associated Press.)

LONDON. May S.-Ansrchy is
Spreading throughout Ukarine as @
result of the German action over
throwing the government and replac
ing Il with another one, according 20
an Exchange Telegraph dispatch
from Copenhagen There have been
riots In several places and during
the serious outbreak in Kiev a large
pl aber Of persons were killed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
eookkeeper and stenoorapher Wanted.

An intelligent, reliable young wo-
man for general office work GOOD
opportunity for advancement. Write
letter IN own handwriting, stating
qualifications and minimum salary to
start. Address IF r. L." care The
world. "a If p1
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
GOVERNMENT EXAMS.

An examination for stenographer
was held yesterday at the postoffice
by A. M. Staubly. One candidate re-
p0n.ed An examination will be held
on May IS, when number OF appli
csnts for the position of clerk will
be tested.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
EXPECT MONARCHY
NOW FOR FINLAND
THE GERMAN CANDIDATE, DUKE
ADOLPH, LIKELY TO BE
CROWNED KING.

IONODN, May s.--There seems lit
tie doubt that q monarchy will DO
proclaimed In Finland says a Stock.
holm dispatch to The Times, and that
the German candidate, Duke Adolph
Frederick. of Meeklenburg Schwerin.
uncle OF the Crown Princess OF Ger.
many, will be king
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
0. CROSBY REPORTS ON
ALLIED FINANCIAL NEEDS
(5y The Associated Press. }

WASHINGTON, May ga report
on the financial needs of the Allies
WIGS presented 10 the Treasury today
by Oscar Crosby, president and
american members OF the internal
Lied council on finance and purchases,
on his return from Europe where he
has been since September.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
BURNED BY EXPLOSION.

Word has been received from Ak
ron, Ohio. to the effect that Mrs.
Ralph Keller, well-known in Martins
burg, was severely burned at her
home in that city few days ago, by
the explosion. OF a stove.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
NEWS NOTES FROM
THE CITY HOSPITAL 1

Mrs A. G.. Skadden has been ad.
mftted as surgical patient.
Mrs j. s. Fishell has been adj
mitted
A. ]. Stucl1ey, OF Romney. has
been dismissed
Mrs ID. II. Rodgers and infant son
have BEEN dismissed and return I'd
today to their home on West King
street.
A fine baby boy is at the hospital
ready for adoption.