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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26

San Diego. Gala Jazz orchestra
composed of four Los Angeles girls
has made a big hit at Camp Kearny.
near here. The girls. Misses Lucille
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26

New In the automobile emergency
brake line is an attachment to lift
the driving wheels of car clear OF
the ground by dropping two curved
metal plates that also serve as drags.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26

Patriotism of high degree Is
shown by millions of people who
cannot go to war, according to re-
ports that have been received in Wash
ington from various parts of the coun-
try. AS an instance of this patriotism
the Oversubscription to the Red Cross
fund is cited, but 1t is shown in other
ways that do not get before the public.
The care that is given the soldiers
and sailors is greater than was ever
before heard of in any war. Possibly
1t was because of the reports that the
camps and clothing were inadequate
last winter that an extra effort was
made on the part of the people to sup
ply all possible deficiencies and make
up to the men who are going to fight
the battles of the country any short
comings that might have inadvertent-
ly occurred in the rapid mobilization
of an army.
Foremost in this work have been
the women of the country, who have
been doing everything in their power
to furnish clothing and coaveniences
for the troops. The fact that the Red
Cross fund was Oversubscribe6 is be-
lieved to be due largely to the work of
the women in their Red Cross uni
forms who have been soliciting funds.
The authorities also give great cred
1t to the Y. NJ. q. A. organization
which has established rooms at every
camp and by which extraordinary eff
forts have been made to furnish the
soldiers with books and entertain
ments. The manner In which people
have volunteered their services in
these entertainments is one of the
features that has gratified the authori-
ties.
Take 1t all in all, there Is abundant
evidence that the people of this coun-
try, with very few exceptions, are
heart and soul interested in the war
and are doing everything they can to
help the soldiers and sailors who must
fight the war, and make them comfort
able, not only while at home, but so
far as is their power while they are
abroad.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26

The power of the president over
congress was never better illus
trated than on the day when he
delivered his message to the two
houses saying that they should stay
in session and pass revenue bill.
There was not a man within the
sound of his voice, either senator or
representative, or any other employee
about the capitol, that was not in
tensely in favor of postpOning revenue
legislation In order that congress
might adjourn and not be compelled
to stay here through the hot summer
months. In fact, delegations of con-
gressmen, headed by what was at one
time called the, Famous Southern
quintet" meaning Senators Simmons
of North Carolina and Martin OF Viz
einia. and Representatives Kitchin OF
North Carolina. Sherley of Kentucky
and Garner Of Texas. had labOred ear
nestly with Secretary McAdoo and
with the president urging them not to
keep congress in session and showing
that II would be politically disastrous
To the Democratic party to do ~. AnG
yet when the president delivered his
dictum saying that revenue legis!a-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26

1t is vain to be always looking to
ward the future and never acting to
ward it, !. U. Boyes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26
Dry Earrowina Pen.

The narrowing pen should be dry,
well ventilated and free from drafts
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26

Here is something in the way of ex-
pert testimony on congressional con-
ditions in the year of our Lord 1918.
Congressman Ragsdale Of South Caro-
lima was trying to get consent for the
consideration of a bill authorizing
bridge over some little stream in his
district. Several members seemed I'M
duly concerned and inclined to ask
questions.
81 have stayed around here today
good big part of my time" said Rags
dale, because l want to get this bill
through"
should not the gentleman stay here
n part of his time. anyway" inquired
Congressman DOwell of Iowa.
mo" retorted Ragsdale; 81 think
could spend my lime to much better
advantage almost anywhere else than
to stay here and listen to the hot air
that is turned loose on this floor
large part of the time. am supposed
to take care of my district and repre-
sent 1t down in the departments, be-
cause most members Of congress are
little better than messenger boys
now"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26

InLsan n nlsan Old pistols, curos, etc. bought
NIIItHH NHAlnN Good prices paid. Write what yOs
tuAt0u tAOtioS have. Grutzmaeher, nukWOnngO, VIA
PATENTS &c: Ti
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-26

Provost Marshal General Crowder
and his assistants intend to search all
the corners Of the country for slackers
and for those who would escape doing
service for the country. There is a
strong public sentiment backing I'D the
men who are enforcing the draft laws,
particularly since the reports have be-
gun to arrive showing that many
Americans are making the supreme
sacrifice for the honor of the country
Commissioner Cato Sells of the bu-
reau of Indian affairs is not waiting
for the adoption of the woman suf-
frage amendment before putting equal
suffrage principles into practice. He
recently appointed Miss Florence Eth
eridge to a probate attorneyship I'M
der his bureau In Oklahoma. The
duties Of the new attorney will consist
Of a sort of motherly supervision over
Indian children and incompetent In
dian grownups. to see that no one
buncos them ont of their property.
Considerable responsibility attaches to
the work for there Is probably no
Weather class of people in the world
today than the Oklahoma Indians with
their valuable oil lands.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-26
HER new BONNET is
PLEASING To MANY
Large Audience Witnesses HUI
morouS Play AT First NJ. {.

One of the largest audiences that
has Witnessed any similar production
in the lecture room of First Meths-
dist Episcopal Church was present
Thursday night to pass upon THE
Minister'S Wife New Bonnet" a hui
morous playlet given under the au-
spices of the Ladies Aid Society for
the benefit OF the building fund The
play went through without hitch
and every one in attendance enjoy
ed ii from start to finish. Mrs Char
les r Flilnkenberry appeared as
Hepsibah Grundyl the minister's
wife, and Mr. Roy Harrison took the
part OF the minister Other leading
characters were Miss Hattie Snyder
as Dephie Hardahear; Miss Vannetti
Wild as Gage Ann Pepper" Miss
May Beard, as Agatha Squalls
Mrs. Whlter wv Trout. as "Nodanna
Simpkins Y Mrs. Percy DeGrange, as
K Mrs. Samantha Slick" president OF
The sewing circle; Mrs. Harry Kuhn,
as Penelope Perkins," Miss Isabel
Becker RS vivian" the city millin
ief, AItnnI IloNeT, as Away
Knocksit;" Howard Llnderkin, as
Billie Butcher" Ernest Wtolford- as
"Hngh Howler; Quinn Hare as
professor HighvolceH In addition
to these there were members of the
sewing circle. Improvement commit
tee and the choir. The entire affair
win be repeated tonight at O'Clock
enabling those who missed seeing il
last night to enjoy the pleasure
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-26
TO RAISE ST. PAUL
FROM WAIERY BERTH
Coy International News service)


An Atlantic Port, April 26.-Prep-
arations for raising the St. Paul, the
American line vessel which sank at
her pier yesterday were rushed to-
day, while naval authorities attempt
ed to determine definitely the cause
OF the linking. Thee men were. re-
ported missing today, while there
WAS still doubt about two others.
While thorough probe to deter
mine whether there was any enemy
responsibility will ba made, officials
generally profess to believe the
sinking was purely accidental
(By International News Service)
Camp Mcclellan, Admission. Ala,
April 26.--Four New Jersey soldiers,
wanted in connection with the MUIR
den Of Private Orlin H. Carey, OF
salisbury. Md, are being sought to-
Cay by the police and military Off
Gals Of all adjacent towns Carey,
who had just received a Today fur
Tough, was found dying yesterday in
the 120th ordnance depot after hav.
ing been sent to guard the four New
Jersey privates, who We're prisoners.
Carey is believed to have had sever
al hundred dollars in his possession
before the murder,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-26
Seventeen Fine Lads Depart
From Martinsburu.
MRS. PHILIPS PINS
FLOWERS ON HEROES
Rev, R. F, Schumacher Tells
Them They Are Embracing
In A Holy War---Big Crowd
Gives Boys Send-off.

America today poured forth thou.
sands more OF the "hower OF her
youth against Hun democracy
From every village, town and city
throughout the United States today
troop movements Of 10000 more
drafted men started to training
camps.
In addition, between 1000 and
$4,000 selective service men from
about seventy-fvo different trades
and occupations started to camps. In
TIE cases of these men the voluntary
Induction system was used as much
as possible.
In cases where the required mum
Der of men was not obtained by the
volunteer system, local boards in
Quoted enough men to fill their
quotas.
Martinsburg and Berkeley county
already have contributed more than
I hundred OF the flower of her youth
10 the cause OF liberty. not counting
The several hundred other brave and
valiant lands who volunteered at the
first cali to arms and are now In var.
lous environments, principally al
Camp shelby, Miss. This Afternoon
II more left the city, bound for Camp
Meade, Md.
Tht5 delegation was commanded
by Mr.. Charles w. Morrison, assist
cd by Messrs Fred Matthews and
Paul Alvey The first two In the list
volunteered out OF their order anc
the last two had expressed desii'F
to go this time. before they weftf
aware that they had been selected
as alternates. Mr.. Lawrence Broy.
originally fourth in the list was not
compelled 10 60 at this time because
the district board has not acted on
his appeal for exemption on physical
disability grounds. Consequently the
seventeen men selected. each OF
whom reported promptly, was ss
follows
ELDRIDGB SIBOLE, Shanghai.
GEO T. II. BAKER, Martinsburg
FILLMORE LEITH GRIFFITH,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-26
Attempt to Block U-boat Bases
Was a Success.
PART OF MOLE BLOWN UP,
HANGARS ARE DESTROYED
Germans Attempt to Minimize
Feat of the British, and Say
Submarines Are Able to Use
the Channel.
(By International Newt Service

by international News Service)
London, April 20 Additional re
ports emphasized the success OF the
British raid against German subma.
rine bases ON the Belgian coast. par.
t:icularly at Zeebrugee. Not only was
the harbor blocked by the voluntary
sinking OF two ships, bur part Of the
mole was blown up, and hangers and
storesheds were destroyed Al Os-
tend the wind changed. blowing away
the British smoke screen and reveal.
ing the light cruisers Sirius and Bril-.
liant Both grounded and sank
Germana Minimize Feat
Copenhagen, April 26. Twelve
British prisoners were captured IN
the British raid against the German
submarine base at ZeebIugge.. the
Lokal Anzeiger, of Berlin states. The
paper stated that nearly the whole
harbor passage at Zeebrugge was
blocked by sunken ships, but that
submarines are still able to leave
through narrow passage
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-26
SAW ITALIAN FLIER
DO AERIAL STUNTS

Messrs. f. A. Minor and son, r. L.
Cline and son and J r Poland, have
returned from trip to Baltimore in
Mr. Minors ear. They had the dis.
tinction Of witnessing Captain Res
natl in his giant Italian airplane, do
marvellous aerial stunts over that
city. Mr.. Minor says we here do not
know what the Liberty Loan spirit
rs In Baltimore every stranger is
approached with the query has he OF
she bought Liberty Bond. Z If one
has bought he is promptly told 70
display his button.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-26
ATTACKS OF GERMANS EAST or A1IIENS
BREAK DOWN NTH BUT SLIGHT GAINS
ALLIES CONFIDENT THAT GERMANS
WILL BE SOON STOPPED AGAIN
(By international News Service. J

Washington, April 26.-Further advices reach
ing Washington today indicated that the German
drive in the west constantly is increasing in in
tensity. The allies however are reported as bet
ter qualified to withstand the effort to break
through, as all weak spots have been materially
strengthened by General Foch with units taken
from the reserve army. The chief objective of the
allies at the present moment, the information reach
ing the war department and the allied military mis-
sions indicated is to retain their bases and to this
end every possible agency is being utilized 1t is
admitted that the German tanks, in use for the
first time, are most formidable weapons of war
fare because of their speed.
Military experts We're confident today that the
Germans will be forced again to dig themselves in.
They refused to say on what they based this opin-
ion, but made it plain that this action can be looked
for within the coming week.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-26

More HozVer OF Nation S
Youth Leave For Cunsb
UNUSUAL OPERATION
FOR A11-YEAR-0LD BOY

An unusual surgical operation was
performed this week at the City Hos.
pital. not because of the nature of
the function nod that It is essential
ly critical bur that q boy Of eleven
years should be So afflicted Masater
Claude Farris. Of Doe Gully, had
two large stones removed from his
bladder, one of them half as large
as hens eg,$ Both had adhered
until they rosehbed an hour glass.
The little Fellow passed through the
operation with excellent results and
is on the high road TO recovery
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-26
French HurI Back Huns In Sc
ven Desperate Charges.
HARD FIGHT IN PlCARDY;
BRITISH YIELD SLIGHTLY
But English Capture Prisoners
and Machine Guns and
Drive Enemy From Posts
Which He Had Been Holding
(By International News service)


London, April 26--A severe strug-
gle of Is hours duration has ragged
around HangardEn Santerre, east of
Amiens, but the French line with
stood the shock and held firm, said
rews dispatches from the front today.
French major transformed Han
gard chateau into a fort and contin-
ued the battle there
The latest German thrust against
Amiens affected mainly the French
front over width of about three
miles between Senecat wood and
Hangard. There were flank attacks,
made doubtless with the view of pro-
tecting the German effort against
the British. The Germans poured gas
shells against the French positions
for six hours and delivered seven
charges with infantry
Hard Fighting in Picardy
London, April rs. Hard fighting
continues along the Picardy and
Flanders battle fronts. The war Of
fice stated today that, after an all
day struggle on the Baillieul-Holle-
beke line, the allied troops were com.
pelied TO give a little ground in the
sector OF KENNEL hill. in Belgium.
The Germans gained a footing at
Ke1nmel hill The Anglo.French for
ces in this district were greatly out
numbered. The battle continues
around Dranoutre, KENNEL and Vier-
straat, near the Franco-Belgian
frontier.
The British carried out minor
operation west of Merville during
the night. capturing so prisoners and
three machine guns. German artillery
has been very active on the front be-
tween the Lys river and Givenchy
In the district of yillers-Bretenneu
German posts which had been hold
ing out We're cleared
Parin Again Bombarded
Paris, April 26.--The bombardment
OF Paris by longrange German can
non was recommended during the
night. A factory was struck by
shell, but there were no casualties
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-26
FALLING WATERS
RESPONDS NOBLY
TO BOND APPEAL
Citizens Come Forward With
Splendid Contribution.
HEDGESvlLLE DISTRICT
is CANVASSED TODAY
And Record For Week Is Elk
pected to Be Broken There
Gerrardstown District Will
Be Visited Saturday.

The third liberty loan canvassing
committee that visited the Falling
Waters district on Thursday met
with fine success In their efforts tc
sell bonds to the residents OF that
section. and the net result OF the
days work was highly pleasing TO
all concerned. The cantassers had
expected to meet with generous
response 10 their appeals, but the
number OF individual subscribers and
the aggregate o. sales went several
3eyond their highest expectations.
Although Falling Waters district
IS tho smallest in point OF territory
In the county, and one OF the small.
s9t in point OF taxable property, ii
more than held its own, In compari.
sor with the other districts thus far
ssnvassed. BY its showing OF Thurs
day it takes II third place among
,hu -four districts covered BY the
somnIittee. jumping ahead OF Arden
by several thousand dollars. This h
/ splendid showing for little Falling
Waters, and demonstrates that not
snly were the canvassers very nc.
I'VE and thorough in their work, but
hat the people are patariotic and
entirely ready and willing to lend
heir money to the government. The
showing is all the more remarkable
when II is remembered that the meet
ings in that district scheduled for
Wednesday night We're abandoned
because OF raian.
To-day the canyassers arc in tho
Hedgesyile district and early re-
ports indicate that the record for
the week might be broken when all
the figures are in this evening He'd
gesville Il the largest district in the
county in point OF area, and one OF
he most populous and wealthy, ont
side Of Martinsburg, and the canvas
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-26
LIBERTY DAY" is
QUIETLY OBSERVED
No Special Demonstration Here
Today-Banks Take Holiday.

Today Is Liberty Day"
Throughout the entire country the
day is TO be devoted to patriotic
demonstrations in support Of the
Third Liberty Loan issue
When President Wilson designat-
ed the day. one week ago, he stipu'
lated that all government employees
receive half holiday today Since
the presidents announcement was
made thousands OF manufacturers
and business men throughout the
country also signilied their inten
tons Of similar observance
The result ~ that millions Of work.
ers throughout the country are en-
joyiug half holiday today and take
part in their respective patriotic
celebrations.
Assurance has been received by
Federal authorities from innumer-
able cities. towns and hamlets that
the American people propose placing
their shoulders to the Liberty Loan
wheel today and make certain the
goal OF $3.e00N0O, 900.
Let the nations response TO the
Third Liberty Loan. said the presi-
dent in his message, express in I'm
mistakable terms the determination
OF America to fight for peace, the
permanent peace Of justive."
The cali for Liberty Day was
made following the announcement
by the Treasury Department that
sales Of Liberty bonds, Up to and in
elusive OF April rs, were not up to
expectations" and that there is a
feeling OF disappointment, paralcu'
lariy in the larger cities"
Children Contribute.
Under the auspices OF the Won
ans Liberty Loan committee the
school children are today observing
Liberty Day in an interesting fash.
ION, in which they are not only help
ing the bond cause but are aiding the
Red Cross movement Each school
was visited by members OF the WON
ans committee and the ida explain
I'd 10 the children. Tags, or l. berty
Day cards, were issued and each
school child member OF the Junic
Red Cross, is expected to bring q
nickel to school today and be EMIT
led to wear one Of these badges OF
distinction Similar tags, or family
(contintted an page Six
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-26
BUMPS AGAINST GLASS,
GETS CASH IN HEAD

James Goheen. Of Liberty street a
lad OF about Il years Of age, was
painfully but not seriously cut above
the left eye this morning at the
court house corner, when he rounded
the corner and bumped his head aga
inst the edge OF big pane of glass
in the hands Of w s. Kline. Mr..
Kline took the lad to thel City hos
piatl. where Or, Oates sewed up the
cut and sent the boy home. Tho
glass was shivered by the collision.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-26
DISCUSS INSANE

Members Of the State Board Of
Control were at Weston to attend a
two-days' conference Of the superin.
tendents Of the three state hospitals
for the insane, as was suggested re.
Gently in letter from Governor
Cornwell 10 the institution heads.
The purpose OF the conference. as out
lined by the governor Is the harmon
izing and unifying OF the methods of
management and operation of the
asylums.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-26
WORKING ON MEASURE
TO SPEED UP AIRSHIpS
(sy international News servioe.J

Washington. April 26. The senate
today agreed to the W-adsworth
amondmentato the Oyerman bill Civ
ing the president power to establish
new executive agency TO central
ize authority over aircraft production.
The amendment. according 10 Senator
Wadsworth, OF New York, It's author,
win definitely locate the RESPONSE
bility for producing aircraft, It was
accepted without objection by the ad.
minist.ntion forces
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-26
Mr.. GLUCK DELIVERS
PATRIOTIC ADDRESS

Rev. A. NJ Giuck. pastor Of Cbrfst-
Reformed church delivered "a mos
interesting and patriotic address at
Burkhart's school along tho WIZ.
chester pike. four miles from town
Thursday afternoon The occasion
was the closing of the school. after
a most successful year, and a spec
lal program was rendered
Miss May Wright, who has "a goT
ernmeut position in Washington, is
spending several days with her par
emte. Rev and Mrs. r. L. Wright,
West Burke street.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-26
COMVOCATlOM WILL
MEET IN MlDDLEWAY

Following delightful session of
the past few days in Hedgesville.
during which time the ministers and
delegates were very Hospitality en-
tertained the Eastern Conyoeation
of the Episcopal Diocese Of West
Virginia has adjourned. The next
semiannual session win be held in
Middleway The anniversary sery-
ices Thursday We're particularly in
terestIng
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-26
COURT TALKS ROADS
WITH ROAD OFFICIALS

The members OF the County Court
today held conference on road mat
ters with County Engineer Sperow
and County Surveyor Morgan. Cues
tons relative to the big improve
ments now under way and in contem-
plation were considered There was
no formal session Of the court
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-26
Z BOYS AND z GIRLS
COME HERE TO STAY

Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Stewart, OF
Third street, are entertaining fine
little son, who arrived last night
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bfantner, %
North Queen street, are very proud
Df their brand new daughter which
came to take up permanent quarters
IN their home last night
Mr. and Mrs Bernard Butts, Of
Liberty street are rejoicing over the
arrival az their frstborn "A bounc-
ins son
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-26
rs MORE AMERICANS
in CASUALTY LIST
(By international News servicel

Washington, April 26 The names
OF rs American soldiers appeared on
the overnight casualty Lists issued
BY the war department Nine We're
killed in actin, ) died Of wounds 3
died OF disease, S3 were wounded Sc
verely and rs were wounded slight
IL Lieutenant Julian n Dew, pre-
vlously reported killed in action. is
now reported a prisoner IN Germany
and wounded severely Privates
Thomas connolly Charles A Wig
SINS and Michael X Holmes previ
nely reported missing in action, ars
eported wounded ia aetion