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Evening star., 1918-06-11
Water Economies Imperative.

| For good many years the propriety
of installing water meters in the gov
| ernment departments in this city has
| been urged as a means of determining
the percentage of water consumption
| by the federal service The domestic
and large business users have been
metered with the result of some econo-
| mics, but the chief user, and it is be-
lievcd the chief waster Of water, the
government itself, has never been put
upon that basis. The Secretary of War
now urges Congress to provide imme-
diatelv for the installation Of meters
in the departments as a means Of
checking the waste which is menacing
Washington with water shortage.
The figures regarding the water use
and water supply are now familiar to
all. This community is dangerously
close to the line of reservoir capacity.
With the heavy increase of population
there has been no corresponding in
crease of water supply and should
there be prolonged dry spell this
summer a serious shortage is likely to
occur. Householders have been en-
joined to exercise the utmost economy,
but such an economy will not effect
material saving comparable with that
which could be effected in the public
Offices through metering and more
careful methods. The metering of the
departm onts should follow without
question.
Secretary Baker points to the urgent
need of connecting the government
printing Office with the Capitol power
plant, which, at an expense, it is un-
officially estimated, at $4,000, will
yield to the big print shop all neces-
sary power and stop the enormous con-
sumption Of water for engine conden-
sation purposes, estimated at nearly
100000 gallons Of water day, or
about 4 Per cent Of the safe daily ca
pacity. The simplest consideration of
economy suggests the prompt adoption
Of this plan.
Evening star., 1918-06-11
Germany's Costly Advances.

Paradoxical as it appears, both sides
are achieving their purposes in the
great battle now raging in the region
to the south Of Noyon and Montdidier.
Continuing to hurl masses Of men into
the maelstrom, the Germans have gain
ed ground. But, on the other hand,
the allies are accomplishing what they
desire for the moment-infiction of
losses which during the remainder of
the campaign will be grievously felt
by the enemy. The German has no
other desire than to gain terrain in
order that ambitious strategical plans
may be furthered. He has gained the
ground, but not enough to insure reali-
zation Of his hope to capture Paris.
Hence his present mad endeavors.
Tantalizingly the allied command
gives the Teuton little ground here
and there, withdrawing advanced
forces to better fortified positions. The
Germans come on and on and "yic-
tories" are heralded in Berlin. All
the while the allies are sapping the
strength of the kaiser's tremendous ma
chine. Each day new units are forced
into the fray. These are cut up and
then still further fresh forces are nee
essary to the development Of strategical
and tactical plans.
Though it would appear that the
Germans striking power is but slightly
diminished, it always must be remem-
bered that this balance of power is
only maintained by gigantic concen-
trations at given points of attack. The
story is not told Of threadbare Ger
man Lines on other sections of the
western front, which are being made
feven more threadbare by constant de-
mands for men. Ever is it forgotten
when one quizzically states, 'But the
Germans still gain.n that Germany to-
Evening star., 1918-06-11
A Rev Recruit.

Now, Mr.. Cityman goes forth
On horticulture bent.
he digs the ground for all he's worth
With purpose excellent.
He digs until his back is lame,
And both his hands are sore,
But every morning just the same
He goes and digs some more.
He meets lot of things that creep,
And eat the herbs that grow.
he thinks about them in his sleep.
They ara his present foe.
He struggles stontly to secure
Some stuff to cat or can.
There ought to be a medal, sure,
For Mr.. Cityman.
Evening star., 1918-06-11
A Seller.

"Is that book you are reading best
seller9"
"You might say So" replied the busy
woman. "It's a catalog Of things that
I'm compelled to buy"
Evening star., 1918-06-11

German generals display an utter
contempt for the minds and morals of
their enlisted men. Perhaps they are
right in theiEestimate of the material
of which they are now trying to make
soldiers.
Evening star., 1918-06-11

1t seems shame to waste good cloth,
but special uniforms Will have to be
provided for German prisoners. They
should be of material which will stand
unlimited wear and tear incidental to
hard work.
Evening star., 1918-06-11

Even if he should manage to hold
on to his throne the kaiser will be
thrown out of any self-respecting
yachting club.
Evening star., 1918-06-11

The U-boats did not do much in, a
military way off the Atlantic coast, yet
enough to warrant their commanders
in hurrying home to demand their iron
crosses.
Evening star., 1918-06-11

The Virginia astronomer who has
discovered new star is entitled tot all
the scientific honors he will receive,
although what was really needed to ac-
count for this war was a bunch of
comets.
Evening star., 1918-06-11
Un-Kultured.

ftNere fiddled while Rome burned"
eyes," replied the Count Won Schreck-
Itch. "But he was q very amateur in
cendiary. He made no special arrange
ments for demoiishing cathedrals and
hospitals"
Evening star., 1918-06-11

The pewter mug palmed off by Kai-
ser William as golden trophy proves
him as high minded sportsman as he
is warrior.
Evening star., 1918-06-11

The only way to keep the minds of
plain German people off internal poll
tics is to concentrate their attention
on Hindenburg drives.
Evening star., 1918-06-11

A jump in the price Of ice does not
do much in a practical way to prevent
water wasting.
Evening star., 1918-06-11

The German soldiers yell discordant-
ly when they fight. The chorus is pos
sibly Wagnerian hymn Of hate.
Evening star., 1918-06-11

A Russian politician once regarded
Siberia as place Of punishment. Now
it is a zone of safety.
Evening star., 1918-06-11

Kaiser Karl of Austria is beginning
to wonder how far kaisers can be de-
pended on to stand together.
Evening star., 1918-06-11

Rintelen is only one Of thousands
who have abused American hospitality
without shame.
Evening star., 1918-06-11
The Empty Cupboard,

The Empty Cupboard.
Old Mother Hubbard, she went to the
cupboard.
The people who with her were board
ing
Remarked, Don't reprove Ter. Our
friend, Mr.. Hoover,
Can never accuse her of boarding"
Evening star., 1918-06-11

Mistaken reliance was placed by Ber-
lin on unpreparedness as an American
habit.
Evening star., 1918-06-11
Order Window Shades
Give the Most Satisfactory Service

Now is the best time to have us make
Window Shades for you. Our stock of ma
terials is large and varied in all the desired
co1ors, and was bought some time since be-
fore the recent advance in prices. Present
market prices are much higher than what
our stock is marked. We are also prepared
to give you better delivery than will be the
case later, in view of the daily increasing
shortage of labor.
We suggest that you give this your
earnest consideration.
Fifth floor G street.
Evening star., 1918-06-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Nursing Fallacies.

Nursing Fallacies.
"Bliggins has great self-esteem."
eyes" replied Miss Cayenne. "Per-
haps that is why he doesn't get on bet
ter. A man with too much self-csteem
is usually bad judge of things in
general"
"Some men," said Uncle Eben, "gits
so educated dat dey seems to pay more
attention to how dey's e1pressin' deir-
SETS dan to whut dey's sayin'"
Evening star., 1918-06-11

Given the airships America guaran-
tees to supply an unlimited humber of
aces.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-25
Don't Let a Sluggish Circula-
ton Drag You Down
Hill.

Whether you earn your daily bread
by the sweat Of your brow, by the
daily use Of your muscle, or by tasks
requiring less physical exertion, you
need every ounce of strength that
you can command.
1t is of utmost importance, there
fore, that you keep yourself in tip
top physical trim, and that you take
every precaution to safeguard your
health from the many pitfalls which
disease has spread SO promiscuously.
Keeping thoroughly well and strong
is simply a matter Of resisting dis
ease.
Why is it that your neighbor is al
ways healthy and robust and strong,
while you find yourself succunlblng
to even the most commonplace little
ailments that tend todrag down your
vitality? 1t is true that you are both
liable to the same attacks, but why
does. he escape while you do not?
The answer can be found in the
condition Of the blood supply. # you
keep your blood thoroughly purified
and free from all substances that
tend to impair its full strength and
vigor you, too, will be able to prompt
III throw off III efforts of dlraase e
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-25
JEFFERSON MEN IN
SLElGHING ACCIDENT

Deputy Sheriff Alder and Consta-
bic James a. Smith, Of Jefferson
county, were the victims Of q fpna-
way horse while sleighing on the
Berryyille pike. When they had
reached the gate entering the Casins
farm on their return to town their
horse began to kick and run. Ait the
outset the sleigh was upset, and both
occupants wore dragged s0nle dis
lance, Mr. Alder finally succeeding
in pulling the runaway horse into
the fence on the roadside where It
stopped. Mr.. Allder's feet became
fastened in a hole that the horses
kick had made in the front Of the
sleigh, and this made his position
perilous when the horse showed
speed Both Messrs. Alder and
Smith We're painfully bruised.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-25
Get Back on the Road to Health
By Keeping Your Blood Always Pure

attack your system, and enjoy at all
times the same robust vitality that
your neighbor does.
When you begin to feel loss OF
appetite, and a feeling of lassitude
and weakness begins to pervade the
system, this is natures warning that
your blood is in need of a thorough
cleansing to sweep out of your sys-
tenn all impurities that are accumu-
lating to clog up the circulation and
make it sluggish.
S. S. s., the great vegetable blood
remedy, is without question the
greatest blood purifier and system
builder that you can take. and few
bottles of this fine old medicine will
prove Just what you need to give new
vigor and strength to your system
and put you back on the road to a
vigorous vitality. S. S. S. has been
sold by drug stores for nearly fifty
years, and it is recognized every
where as being in class to itself for
thoroughly cleansing the system Of
all impurities. Go to your drug store
and get bottle today, and you will
soon find yourself enjoying the new
strength that comes with an abund-
ant supply of pure, rich blood. Send
for free booklet that tells you all
about the important functions OF the
blood, together with any free medical
advice that you may need. Address
Swift Specific Co, SO Swift Lab
cratc~v, Atlanta Ca,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-25
SCHERDELL HAS NOT
JOINED U. S. ARMY


Baseballically speaking, here is n
good piece OF news, says the Ha-
gerstown Mail It is that Biz sche7-
dell has not joined the army, as was
stated. The report was brought to
this city and st. Louis through Han
over that Bill had enlisted and thought
true was told to fans all over the
country. The Cardinal management
was suspicious, however, and not
willing to lose good man IL there
was a chance that they might not lose
him, even TO Uncle Sam, they made
inquiries With the result that it was
determined that the old Hanoverian
Blue Ridge pitcher is not in the ser
vice
Bill wrote back himself and said
that he hal not joined the war yet
and that he expected to join the Car
dinals in the spning camp The Cards
lost Goodwin to the army but they
SUN have Scherdell one Blue Ridger,
to uphold the honor OF the Blue Ridge
IN ST. Louis.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-25
INCENSED FARMER
ATTACKS NEIGKBOR
Nearly Fatal ARRAY Saturday
Alt CIearbrook, Va.

In a personal encounter Saturday
bstween George |. Pietzer and Ed
ward II. Moore, wealthy farmers,
both were badly injured at Clear
brook. Pietzer was struck repeatedly
over the head and face with po-
ker welded by Woore, while the
later had his left ear torn almost
from his head and eye blackened and
his face severely laeerated. Who're
had his head swathed in cotton and
bandages when he swore out war
RAM in Winchester for Pietzer, who
Is in bed under physicians care.
The men met in a country store,
and during a general conversation
Pietexr charged Wloore with circnlat-
ing stories that HAietzer had spent
large sums of money to keep his son.
Henry Pietzer out Of the army This
Wloore denied, and the lie was passed
by Pietzer. He also is said to have
grabbed Moore by the throat, push
ing him off chair Who're seized a
poker as he fell and beat Peitzer
over the head,
Both men were covered with blood
when jystanders separated them.
Who're is much smaller than Pitzer,
who weighs probably 250 pounds
Pletzar's son was exempted By The
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-25
BRIDE STAYS HERE
UNTIL AFTER THAW
Snowdrifts Bars Ready Prog
ress To Future Home.

The marriage OF Howard DeJar-
nette, a barrel manufacturer, Of Star
Tannery, and Miss Imegene Lane,
daughter OF Mrs. Lee Lane, OF Mar
tinsburg, has been announced as hay
ing taken place recently in Washing
ton, but it was not their intention to
say anything about the marriage I'M
TIL the bridegroom could get his house
hold effects in shape for the recep-
ton of his bride. A confidential
friend, however told the news 70
someone else in confidence, and It
naturally leaked out. They had some
trouble finding the marriage license
office in Washington. A guide di-
rected them to the place, which turn
ed out to be a vacant lot When
they finally located the office, it was
closed. but as they were about 70
leave the clerk came along, having
forgotten something he intended 70
take home so the license was issued
forthwith. The ceremony was per-
formed 10y Rev Julian Davis Mrs.
DeJarnette is staying with relatives
here until the snowdrifts are dug
from around the Star Tannery seg-
ion.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-25
TO VISIT CAMP LEE.

FORMER President Taft began a tour
OF the training camps in this country
for the purpose Of discussing with
the men who will represent Amer
lea on the battlefield, the issues OF
the war and the establishment Of a
league OF nations to enforce peace.
Mr.. Taft win visit Camp Lee, Pc
tersburg, Va, Saturday.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-25
LETTER FROM ITALY.

Mr.. D. Ramacciotti, Of Hagerstown,
has received an interesting letter
from MT. Massimo Ferrard formerly
of this city, now fighting in Italy,
The letter was written on December
ii and among other things Massimu
speaks OF the great demonstration in
honor of the United states
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-25

district board under the first draft.
but the local and district boards re-
Gently certified him for service in the
second draft
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-25

203 head OF horses, COWS. hogs and
sheep, also have decided TO sell new
1918 model Allen car, only run 500
miles at Snapp & Stout's sale, We'd
nesday, January 80, 1918.
~S1-25 rs 81
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-25

President Henry G. Kalbitzer, of
Wheeling. presiding. Congressman
NJ. M. Nicely welcomed them. Re-
Spouse was made by Thomas B. Frey
OF Keyser.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-25
HARDWARE MEN MEET.

The West Virginia Hardware Dea-
lers' Association opened their an
nuaI convention in Fairmont with
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-25

203 head OF horses, cows hogs
sheep. also have decided to sell qHw
1918 model Allen car, only run 300
miles at Snapp & Stout's sale. Wed
nesday. January 80, 1918.
l.s5 &c rs
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-25

Fresh Cove Jones sale Feb "A
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-25

Horses at Jones' sale Feb. p.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-30

Mr.. and Mrs. George Spindler and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Blue motorod to
Columbus to attend the state fair
Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Dowds and son,
Allen, left for indianapolis. Ind, Wed.
nesday, where they will visit Mr.. and
Mrs. j. b. Hamer. formerly of this city
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Shultz and sons
Frank, Wayne and Hubert, are
spending the week with relatives in
Detroit, Mich
Miss Wilda Rinehart of this city and
her guest, Miss Elizabeth Wilkin, of
Connersville, Ind, are spending a few
days in Columbus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Berry return.
ed to Mansfield after visiting at the
home of j. Flack who resides east
of this city
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Taylor and
daughter are spending few days in
Columbus where they will attend
the state fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Coleman of Ac
ademia left Tuesday evening for Co
wee Mountain, N. G., where they will
spend the winter.
Mrs. c. v. Rank returned to Newark
Wednesday after visiting at the home
of Mrs. Charles Colville Of the Edge
wood road.
Mrs. w. w. Whitney went to New
ark Wednesday to spend the weel
with her father, A. j. Baker, who II
seriously Ill.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-30
MONROE MILLS

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. w. Knox and Mr..
and Mrs. Monroe Of Mt. Vernon and
Mr., and Mrs. Ben Knox and children
of Brandon. were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Knox Sunday.
Miss Ethel Snow left Sunday for
Pennsylvania to teach school
w. G.. Smales and son. Orville. and
Henry and Hugh Perkins of Mosco, re
turned home Monday after visiting
several days with friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Snyder and
family and Joseph Hall of Bangs Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Snyder
Sunday
Mrs. A. b. Snow was called to XIII
buck to see her sister Mrs. Ida Me
Gugin. who Is very sick
MIR. and Mrs, G. Il, Wagner and son
Walter spent Sunday In Ashley.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-30
TO THE PEOPLE OF MT.
VERNON AND KNOX CO

wish to announce that on the
first of July purchased the general
insurance agency of Samuel II. Pet
erman, deceased. This agency, which
Is the largest and best known in Knox
County, consists of thirteen of the
strongest fire insurance companies In
the United States, together with sew
eral bonding, plate glass, life, acci-
dent and liability Insurance compan.
les.
Later, on August 22nd, also pur.
chased the greater part OF the insur.
ance agency heretofore owned by D.
f. Murphy which includes three of
the leading insurance companies Op-
Grating In this section Of the coun-
try.
II Is my intention to combine these
two excellent agencies. add them to
the well established agency which ]
have represented at the Knox Saw
ings and Loan Association for the
Puot oO'Sids uhu mus W. Dun
ize one OF the largest and best in
surance agencies In Central Ohio.
My Office will be located on the
North East corner of Gambler and
Main Streets In the suite of rooms
formerly occupied by the late Mr.
Peterman. A competent person will
have charge of the business and there
will be nothing in the line of insur
ance that cannot be taken care OF
for you by the excellent assortment
of companies which l represent.
mean to make this agency sue
cess and real service to the com
munity, and ! take this occasion tt
solicit your patronage and good will
and also to assure you that In the fu
ture, as In the past, you may be surt
of the same courteous and efficient
service that you have always re
ceived at the hands of Mr.. Murphy
MIR, Peterman and myself.
FRED W. KAHRL
Wx2S x3O'
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-08-30
'5S MEN WILL
CO SEPT. 3-8
Names OF Selects 7, Go In
Big Call Announced
Wednesday
ExHAUSTS CLASS | MEN
Only Five Alternates Availa-
bic For The Whole
Contingent
EXHAUSTS CLASS l MEN

With the announcement OF the
names of the 80 men who will go
to Camp Sherman during the five.
day period beginning September 3, 1t
was found that this completely e..
hausts the Class | men in Knox coun.
ty exclusive of those registering ON
August "a.
The following will be inducted by
the local board.
Herbert C. Brentlinger, Henry F.
Sebach, Albert A. Arnold, Carl A.
Durbin, William Harding, William
Mex. Conard, Carl w Robinson, Nc
Kinley Swariwooj, Raymond Is. Motz
Charles II. Little, rloyd Rummel,
Calvin C.. LaFever WILDER M. Evans,
Robert N Blacklord, William b. Wa
dell, Ray Shipley, Ralph a Starner,
Robert A. Dunn, Tony Natalo, VIII
liam Kelley, William IT, Hangar, Her
bert +. Norrick, Charles A. Gardner
George +. Brokaw Thomas a. Wal
ters, Robert W. Mooney, William II.
MCGOWAN, Eerett Virgins. CLANCY
Miller Ralph @. LaFever Harvey II
Hardesty, John S. Campbell, Charles
Fl. Fowler, Royal ID. Harrison, Irl A
Sfinson, Frank Mi2er, Roger j. Nc
CullOugh, Claud b. Myers. Dale HouD
Ter, Leon Sargent. Elmer II. Bechtel
Carl G. Shields, Charles B. Gardler
Alva b. Snyder, Sterling b. Brad
dock, Ross Frye. Dalton Dowds. Law
renee l.. Davidson, Guyler Starmer
David DeBolt, Pressly j. Breckholt
Herschel Reichert, Walter +. Wool
dridge, Lewis S. Montgomery John
w. Darr, Fred C. Hancock, Joseph
Jennings Deakins, Leroy w. Todd,
John Cunningham, Raymond d. Hall,
ALTERNATES
Frank III. Campbell, Carlton |.
Fields, Harold Il. Fowles, Mark II,
Sherman.