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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-08
sit surely is" agreed Peggy, II

C1eaF. tHtW away IOT You.
Sac went vigorously at the rocks,
and soon opened a hole through
them. Reaching in to get grip on
particularly large stone, her fin
gers touched a piece of cloth. In
side the cloth was something hard.
Wondering what it could he she
drew it out, 1t was a small bag,
heavily loaded. As she lifted it from
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-08
Y. w. H. A. War Work.

Meetings Of the Young Women,
Hebrew association planned for this
week are of course abandoned on
account of the Spanish influenza, but
the Patriotic league unit of the or
ganization is planning dancing
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-08

the hole, several gold pieces fell
from a hole in the side.
There's the bandits money!
cried Blue Jay. I'D forgotten all
about it.
I'm the next chapter Peggy plans "
recover the stolen money!
Miss Lillian Marcus OF Kansas
City is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Nathan Simon, and Mr.. Simon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-08
Urge Women to Knit.

Urge Women to Knit.
Women of Omaha are falling be-
hind in their knitting. Now the in
fIuenza scare is on and so many Of
The meeting and working places are
closed, there is a splendid opportu-
nifty to catch up on this very neces-
sary branch of the work. OF the
quota of 2l,6O0 pairs of socks that
must be completed November |,
only 1920 pairs have been turned
in. This means that some soldier
boys will have to wear worn,
ragged socks during the first spell
of cold weather, and they may SUI
fer frost-bitten toes and heels.
The machine knitting department
has been closed down on account
OF the FLU" and there is more need
for the hand work than ever. A few
women are keeping Loyalty on with
their work, in spite of the fact that
knitting socks has lost the interest
of novelty, but many have fallen by
the wayside. Now is the time to
show what the Omaha woman is
really made of. Is she a real work
er for the cause, or does she merely
work when interested?
Socks may be delivered and wool
taken out as usual at the knitting
department in the Keeline building.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-10-08

Miss Nerna Smell of Gretna, Neb.,
is the second Sarpy county girl to
receive her overseas orders. Miss
Smell will go in the Red Cross can
teen service.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
TORRENT OF THRILLS


"a thrill per foot is promised by
Manager Irons in "a Fight for Mil
lions" the new Vitagraph serial which
is scheduled for its first presentation
at the Central Friday matinee and
night, Mr. Irons has seen practical
ly all of the serial which has for its
star William Duhcan and a support
ing cast including Edith Johnson and
Joe Ryan, and he says that there are
more stirring situations and hair
breadth escapes in this screen novel
than in any he has. ever presented
Some OF those which he remembers
are: r
A train wreck in which two passen-
ger trains are shattered. A man be-
ing shot from horse as he rides
across a high swinging bridge, and
falling in to the rapids hundreds OF
feet below. A girl forced to leap from
a cliff, using her skirt as a parachute.
A man set on fire by an exploding
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
DECLINE IS NOTED
IN APPLE markets

Information from the Martinsburg
Fruit Exchange today states that
there Is a very marked decline in the
prices in the Pittsburgh and other ap-
ple markets, and that there is a hea-
Wy stock ON hand in most of the inn
sortant markets in this, section, Quo
tations received today range from
$3.50 to Sc per barrel, according to
variety and quality. Apples in bush
ell packages are quoted at SIPS to
$2.25 per package.
The local fruit exchange has Ship
ped eight carloads of summer fruit
during the past 10 days realizing good
prices. Nross Of there apples went to
the Pittsburgh market, which is now
we'll stockedse' 2si" ~
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
JANE AND KATHERINE LEE.
IN SPEEDY COMEDY "WE
SHOULD WORRY"

! How Jane and Katherine Lee put
an army of suitors to flight and mar
ried their aunt to the man of their
choice, is the story told in "We
Should Wnrry!" the William Fox
picture which will be shown at the
Central tomorrow. Jane and Rather
inc are the wards of a beautiful young
girl who is much sought after for
her beauty and fortune. The little
imips have chosen the suitor whom
they consider most worthy of her and
make determined attempts to put the
Others out OF The RUNNING by max
ing life miserable for them every time
they appear. The minister banker,
hoteskeepers and ethara Jason$, in
quest OF the golden fleece or theagflq's
fortune are vanauished WREN a new
man appears in tie field and threat
ens to set all their wy: knat ilau9,lst.
Also u two reel sanshins comedy,
"A Mix Fed yamp."
80
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
THE ONLY RAILROAD
UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Mr. w B. Cornwell, president Of
the Winchester and WHrdensyille
Railroad which is being constructed
from Winchester to that point i'll
Hardy county, was In town en- route
to the former city from visit to his
family at Romney Already twenty
miles of the new road have been put
down and ten more miles are ready
Tor the ties and rails. 1t is a note
worthy fact that Mr.. Cornwell's road
Is the only one now under construc-
ton in the United States. 1t opens
up one of the richest territories OF
West Virginia, only a comparatively
few miles being in Virginia. Virgin
timber land, inexhaustible deposits OF
valuable ores and coal thus becoming
more accessible to the open market
rs well as it giving better outlet
for the fruit and cattle of the sec
ton traversed Governor Cornwell is
the brother of this determined and
energetic road builder.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
EXPOSING NOTED ALIEN
SPIES

Count ven Rernstorff and his Aides
i'rpersonated in The Eagles Eye
THE Eagles Eye the new SER
ial photodrama produced by The
Whartons, founded on story by
William ]. FLYNN, the recently re-
tired Chief of the United States
Secret Service, is very interesting
and novel in it's disclosures of alien
spy conspiracies.
Chief Flynn's story is told in
twenty episodes, each relating a
complete spy plot. This attraction
will be presented one episode each
week. beginning tonight. A notable
feature of this production is the
representation on the screen of
Count Won Bernstorff, former. Ger
man Ambassador to this govern
ment; Captain Karl Boyd and
Franz Won Papen. naval and military
attaches and DIR. Heinrich Albert
the chief purveyor of German pro,
paganda in this country. gs
Very clever representations of no.
table men and women have been
made on the screen. but the pictur-
ization Of Ambassador Won Bern
storffs and his official colleagues in
The Eagles Eye" are, quite the
truest TO life and personal charac.
teristics yet seen, either in photo
play Or drama
Also Henry B. Walthall in "This
Robe of Honor
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
The NEW APOLLO
THE GIRL FROM BEYOND the

he GlRE NUN DE YUM the
Blue Ribbon Feature,
which will be shown at the Apollo
Theatre on Wednesday is Il power
full story of love and vengeance by
Cyrus Townsend Brady. 1t is the
story of the young Texas million
aire who swears vengeance on the
man who drives his sister to suicide
He meets the man in laters years
seeking the girl he loves and whom
he has married only as protectors
1T tho dying request of his partner.
her brother. Death robs him or MS
vengeance and he learns the girl has
loved him all the time.
Mr.. Whitman is seen as the young
Texas millionaire who swears ven
geance on the fellow who drove
his sister to suicide. He meets him
later seeking the girl he himself
had married at the request of his
lying partner and her brother.
viNell Shipman has the leading fem
mime role and in the supporting cast
are Bob Burns, Mrs. Hattie Buskirk
Ed Alexander, Patricia Palmer and
Aw Wing. g!sl /!
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17

Sewing on Buttons for the whole
American army in France whenever
necessary-t that's only one of the
tasks of the 200 American women in
Che Y. M. C.2iA post exchanges of
France. 81
Some iobn' Being a mother, though,
is always job, and the Y M. G. A.
women went over to Flanders for
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
WAGES RAISED BY
! AMERICAN EXPRESS

Effective as of July 1, an increase
III wages has been granted to EN-
lSloyes of the American Railway Ex-
press Co The additional revenue
accruing from the increased express
rates win be distributed upon the
basis of doing the greatest good to
the largest number. Mr. Charles
chambers is the agent of the company
in this city.
----~------------.---
Mr.. Fred J. Mueller, of Charles
ton, was at Hotel Berkeley.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
Do Not Get Careless
With Your Blood Supply

ing. A few bottles of S. S. S., the
great vegetable blood medicine, Will
revitalize your blood and give you
new strength and healthy, vigorous
vitality. Everyone needs it just now
to keep the system in perfect condi--
ton. Go to your drug store and get
q bottle to-day, and il you need any
medical advice, you can obtain it
without cost by writing to Medical
Director, Swift Specific Co., rs Swift
Laboratory. Atlanta. Ga, qa
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17

lsnH. A. man driving an automobile
agree two narrow aplanks spanhing ..
high gorge "a girl tied toeshc pilot
OF a speeding locomotive. A giri and
TWO men drop from high trestle
into "A stream just in time to escape
being struck by a flying express train
Two men are dashed to chairs in
secret chamber and the chamber
Hooded. A sled, carrying four men
down 2 snow-clad mountain, strikes a
huge tree and is hurled ,oevr a preel'
pice.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
RACED WITH CLOUD
TO PHOTO ECLIPSE
(sy International News service),

Berkeley, Cal, July 1.-THE Uni
versity of California, which main
'tains Lick Observatory On Mt Ham
ilton, is in receipt of records of the
eclipse of June S made by Professor
Elihu Thompson The professor rid
ing in an automobile that raced at
greater speed than the clouds, Sc
cured a position in advance of rift
in the clouds that enabled him to
mike his observations uninterrupt-
ed by celestial distractions.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
Mr.. GEO. SHOAFSTALL
ILL AT CITY HOSPITAL

Mr.. George shcnfstall, a we'll known
resident of East Burke street. has
been admitted to the City Hospital as
surgical patient Mr. Shoafstall,
wac is now Il years OF age, is in an
apprehensive condition.
Sarah Wise and Robert Sirbaush
were operated on. Edward Lee Ty-
sen was dismissed and Mrs Ella
Snidt was dismissed
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
WRITES .FRoN MASS

MIR. Peyton Engel today received
card from his brother, Private
Robert Engel, one of the recent
graduates from the special training
camp at Richmond, Va Bob writes
that he is enroute to somewhere
and mailed his card at Worcester,
Mass.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
Impurities Invite Disease.

You should pay particular heed to
any indication that your blood supply
is becoming sluggish, or that there is
a lessening in its strong and vital
force.
BY keeping your blood purified,
your system more easily wards off
disease that is ever present, waiting
to attack wherever there is an OPEN
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
INSULTS HoosIER SOLDIERS.
{Bv international News Service. J

Terre H.ute. Ind, July 17.-,William
Rasensw. IS. a carpenter, is in jail
here because he referred to Indiana
soldiers as "bums and elodhoppers, :"
according to affidavits filed with Ho-
mer Wslliams. president of the execu-
tive COMMITTEES of the Indiana Pat
riots League.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

LosT--Hand bag containing smal
'5ocketbook with about So in mone5y.
Please return to AIS Porter aye,
Mrs. John Wolf. KY
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-17

Miss Virginia N. Seibert and Mas
Elsie M. Chenoweth we're shopping
in town Wednesday.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16
SUB DANGER TAKING A
 SLUMP

PARIS, May l6 - The effective ness of the submarine campaign is de- clining and the German government is aware of this fact but is making the greatest effort to conceal it. Minister of Marine Georges Lcygues made thiS declaration today before the Navel Committee of the House of Deputies "Thc situation iS most favorable" Y" said the Minister "Snlings of sub marines in the first three months of this ,car through allied measures were greater than the number tte enemy buiIt.'
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16
CONGRESS
 TOLD ID
 PULL IN

WASHINGTON, May IS - In a letter to Senator Martin, Democrat leader in the Senate, President Wilson declared that he would regard the pas sage of the Chamberlain resolution calling for an investigation of air craft production and other war act ivties, as a direct vote of wal, of confidacC in the Administration. IT such a resolution was promised the President wrote that he would ,onsia- CT it taal Congress wa"'-o to taEc over tho conduct of ,ue War.
 "l ,c Tot object to ,he a"s,aft m. vesticatioa," stated sLo President in his letter, "but l serously object to the investigation of the general condition of war, at this time, or until our fighting machinery is completed"
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16
ITALIANS ARE REFUSING THE
 ENEMY FORCES

ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS, May l6 - In northern Italy, enemy groups continue to approach Mont Corno and have reopened an advance through the Valarsa. These advances were report ed late today to have been repulSed by Italian batteries which were mask ed at many points of vantage.
 Details of the fighting, when the Italians captured Mont COrno show the movements were carried on by small forces but the encounter was a bloody one.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16
AUSTRIAN BAT TLESHIP BLOWN UP
 THOUSAND MEN ARE KILLED
CHEERS ID AMERICA
 GIVEN

LONDON, May 16 "The American preparations on tine western front are amazing in their immensity. Plans have been made for five million Amer ican troops.
 This was the statement made here today by Harry Brttian, Secretary of the English Pilgrims, to the Royal Colonial Institute. Mir. Brittian has just returned to London from the front.
 If the Germans do not give in, the of Americans will be increas- ed to any amount necessary"
 The statements were received by cheers and the large gathering arose and sang the American National An them.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16
SLACKERS LEADERS
 OF RAIDERS ALONG
 THE MEXICAN LINE

FL PASO, Texas, May - American cavalry today crossed the Mexican border at Swells Ford 80 miles south of Marathon Texas pursuit of raiders who cross ed from Mexico yesterday evening and seized 30 head of cattle from American ranches.
 cowboy was first sent the border in pursuit the cattle thieves but captured by the raiders and forced to pay $40 for his release.
 The cowboy returned notified the military authorities and early this morning detachment of cavalry sent to not only capture the bandits but to the stolen cattle It is understood that the raiders are in command of three Americans who crossed the border to evade the draft.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16
ALAMEDA 1 EFT
 F.R TYE NORTH
 THIS AFTERNOON

JE.1TTLE. May !6 -- Steamer AL ameda sailed for pVits in Southeast ern and Southwestern Alaska at o'clock this afternoon. Attorney Ex- aminer Kent, of the U. $. Shipping Board, any many steamship officials were aboard, going north to hold fr- eight and passenger rate hearings.
 The passengner aboard for Seward are: ". w. Adams, J. B. Blick, c. An dcrson, Victor Ownby, N. c. Anderson, R. H. Smith and w. A. Smith.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16
HUNTER COMING HERE

Among the passengers due in Sew ard on the Northwestern is c. W. Washburne, from the states, who is going to hunt around this part of the country. Mrs. Washburne is accom- panying her husband north but will remain in Seward while he is on his trip. They have secured apartments at the Seward.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16
HUN PLANES ARE
 SHOT DOWN BY A
 us. AIR PATROL

WITH THE AMERICANS, May Is - Americ'n avators today shot down oe German airpanes the Foul sector. The crews were killed The AmercanS hVe in number were later decorated with the French War Cross
 The American aviatos are taking great place in the maneves and according to German prisoners are as much dreaded as are the artillery and infantry forces Of the United States.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16
HAVE BASEBALL PRATICE

Six of the town boys showed up on e diamond last night and eight oi the soldiers were also out for practice. ShelIhom went into the box to see if his wing would come back. The boys
 showed plenty of dash during the practice which was over in time to allow several to go to the Liberty for he 8 o'clock show. A game will be arranged for next Sunday aftern'o" provided the town boys get out and practice The soldiers are out every afternoon.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16
SAILING OF DORA

Steamer Dora will not sail before Sunday night and probably not until Monday according to the information given out today. There is considerable freight for the Dora coming on the Northwestern and many 'passengers.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16

made them very objectionable. Con sidering all circumstances" advised the President, "the resolution would, effect, authorize a dragnet investiga- ton by the military committee, hold up present mobolization work and practically stop all war movements.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16
FUNERAL Is HELD

The funeral of Ellis Bartlett, who died of heart failure Sunday evening was held yesterday afternoon at the undertaking parlor. Interment was in the local cemetary. Rev. J. J. Patton delivered the services.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16
MATES WIFE Is DEAD

Mate Sanders, of the steamer Nor thwestern, was informed today by cablegram by Agent Mcdonald, of the death of his wife at Seattle. The cab le received by Mir. Mcdonald, to be forwarded, stated that the baby lived and was being taken care of by friends.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16
KILL. 800

MOSCOW, May lG - Information has crachcd here, that after the oc- cupation of Tammorfors, Finland, by the Finish White Guards, 800 Russ ian officers and men were shot. The men were brought out from prisons in groups of 90, lined up, then moved down by machine guns.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16
CANNERY0IAN RETURNING

Otta A. Larson, canneryman of Nu- shagak, is returning north and will arrive on the Northwestern. Mir. Lar son will go west on the steamer Dora.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16
PAINTING THE NORTHERN

Leo Margules believes in keeping the Northern right up-to-date. Henry Fathers is now painting the front and side of the building.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16
NAVAL FORCES
 MAKE DARING T NIGHT RAID

ROME, May 16 - The Italian naval forces early this morning entered the Austrian naval base at Pola and did heavy damage. The raid was planned just before the break of day and the Italian naval boats dodged the Austrian destroyers and the nnumerable searchlghtS Verbus Units type twenty thousand tons opedoed playing upon the water One Austrian bateship of the While the naval vessels busy opedOng craft in the naval base Italian seapanes engaged the Austrian planes flying over the place Two Austrian machines down ed All Italian boats and planes returned safely this after noon It estimated that nearly all of the of the tor pedoed battleshp killed the torpedo struck the magazine and there terrific explosion. Several of the Italian attacking boats damaged from the expo sion. tys.,...@' s.s.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16
GERMANS TAKE PRISONERS

BERLIN May - The official war statement of the German Department says that north of Kennel success full attacks resulted in the taking of small number of prisoners The French suffered sangunary loss in an artillery duel. Artierying in the Kennel region con- tinues
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16
Read the Gateway.
GERMANS ARE ROUTED

the French front southeast of Amiens near Haes, German raiders were driven off from wide section west of Montddier The French captured many prisoners m patrol operations north of the Ailette early today
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16

BRITISH ARMY, May Is - Hard fighting in the neighborhood of Hill A. north of Kemmel, which was somed and reaken late yesterday by the French contn ues today This much disputed elevation changed hands many times recently but the French are successfully ho ing off the Germans late today.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16
WILSON FIGHTS AMENDMENT

WASHINGTON, May 16 - Presi- dnet Wilson this afternoon again re- newed his fight against the senate's adoption of the Chamberlain resolu- tion for a war inquiry. The President advised Senator Thompson that the plan to amend the resolutions still
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16
BUILDING A FENCE

Joe Strejc today completed the pick ct fence across the front of the Blue proprety, occupied by the McNeer re- sidenee.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16
DRILL TOMORROW NIGHT

The Home Guards will drill tomor- row night at the A. B. hall and all members are requested to be in at- tendance.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16
FRENCH ADVANCE LINES

LONDON, May 16 - Field Marshal Haig today re- ported local fighting in which the French advanced their lines north of Kemme and also captured many prisoners6
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16

Austria had four batteships of the Veribus Units type which comprised the largest and most modern yes els of the Austrian navy at the time the started All our vessels are classed dreadnoughts Each carried lbout 1000 men.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-16
HEAVY BARRAGE UPON AMERICANS

WITH THE AMERICANS May 16.- The Germans laid down heavy barrage on the Americans positions northwest of Tou this morning but infantry action developed The Americans in the lines during the firing ready for the enemy which did not appear.
 GERMAN RAIDERS DRIVEN OFF
 PARIS, May 16 - Artillerying last night broke out
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-07-23
TRAZAN OF THE APES IN CINCIN-
Natl

Tarzan of the Apes, the big feature
picture which will be shown at the
Washington Theater on Thursday, Is
now being shown at the Grand Thea
ter Cincinnati. Several Maysville
people have seen the picture there
have reported it a great feature which
follows closely the start of that name