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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-05-09
AMERICANS IN
GREAT BATTLE
Heavy Attack Launched Against
U. S. Troops.
HURL THE ENEMY BACK
Huns Leave Many Dead-Losses On
American Side Also Reported
To Be Rather
Large.

France.-A heavy German attack
launched against the Americans in
the vicinity of Villers-Bretonneux was
repulsed with heavy losses for the
enemy. The German preliminary
bombardment lasted two hours, and
then the infantry rushed forward, only
to be driven back, leaving large num-
bers of dead on the ground in front
OF the American lines.
The German bombardment opened
I at o'clock in the afternoon and was
directed especially against the Amer
leans, who were supported on the
north and south by the French. The
fire was intense, and at the end of
two hours the German commander
sent forward three battalions OF in
fantry. There was hand-to,hand fight
ing all along the line, as a result of
which the enemy was thrust back,
his dead and wounded lying on the
ground in all directions. Five prison.
ers remained in American hands.
The struggle, which lasted a con-
siderable time, was extremely violent
and the Americans displayed marked
bravery throughout. 1t was the first
occasion in which the Americans were
engaged in the big battle, which has
been raging since March 81, and their
French comrades are full of praise for
the manner in which they conducted
themselves under trying circum.
stances, especially in view of the fact
that they are fighting at one of the
most difficult points on the battle
front.
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KILLED FIGHTING IN FRANCE.
Former Cumberland Boy Falls Oh
Field OF Picardy.

Cumberland, Md.-James ]. Larkin,
aged "a years, formerly of this city,
was fatally wounded during one of the
battles on the plains of Picardy. ac-
cording to information received from
the War Department. Shortly before
enlisting in the service Larkin was
employed in the cashiers department
of the .Wells-Fargo Company, at
Braddock, Pa
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-05-09

in England to attempt to bring about
the abolition Of capital punishment.
When he entered public life the Eng
llsh statutes punished with death
nearly 300 crimes, ranging from mur-
der and treason down to keeping com
pany with gypsies. Romilly, who was
of French descent, secured the repeal
OF these codes. Romilly was devoted
to his wife, and when she died, octo-
ber 90, 1918. the philanthroplst fell
into dellrium of grief. Four days
later his Grief had so preyed on his
mind that he killed himself.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-05-09
Tree Within a Tree.

One Of The giant redwoods ia Men
docino county, California. has shown
that in spite Of its combined foes the
wind end the forest fire, 1t has made
up its mind to Keep right on living in
the same spot where 1t has stood for
dozens of years. During terrible
storm on the mountain the top Of this
big tree was broken off. and later the
trunk was nearly destroyed by for
est fire; yet enough vitality remained
for young tree to rise from the roots
Of the older one and to grow up within
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-05-09
NO ADS FOR GERMAN PAPERS
Mayor Smith OF Philadelphia Puts W
City Bars.

Philadelphia.-Heads Of all depaF'
ments of the city government were d.
rected by Mayor Smith to cease tur
nishing public advertisements to Ger
man language newspapers in PhiIa'
delphia. The Mayor took this acton
in accordance with a resolution passea
by City Councils after the City 50
licitor had declared the resolution "
be legal.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-05-09
u.BoAT PERIL lessons.
Reduction OF Government Insurance
Considered.

Washington-Th Treasury Is con.
sidering reducing from 9 to per cent.
the Government marine insurance rate
on steamers and cargoes passing
through the war zone. TSis would be
proportionately the greatest decrease
made since organization Of the Gov.
ernment marine insurance system and
represents the lessening danger from
submarines
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-05-09
THREE BILLS TO RAISE ARMY
Smith, OF Georgia, Would Have |
Number 100000.

Washington.-Three bills to In
crease Americas manpower in the wa
were introduced in the Senate. Sen
ator Poindexter, of Washington, Of
fered one authorizing the President Il
call 100000 men under the SeleCtivt
Draft law; Senator Reed, Of MissOuh
offered one to add 100000 men ID
the army, and Senator Smith, o.
Georgia, introduced a resolution pro
posing to raise the army to 100000.
Hsqn.
Immediate action to increase The
army, Senator Poindexter said, in 4
brief address, is necessary.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-05-09
BOND STACKER FIRED.
Munition Workers First Threatened
lynching.

Wheeling, w. Va.-John Knight, a
moulder at the plant of the Wheeling
Mould and Foundry Company, where
shrapnel shells are being manufac-
tured for the United States Govern.
nent, narrowly missed lynching be-
cause OF his refusal TO buy a Liberty
Bond. Cooler heads prevailed, how.
ever, and the workmen notified the
management they would strike unless
knight was discharged The manage
ment of the plant commended the
patriotic spirit of its employees and
discharged Knight. A rope had been
secured and preparations had been
made for the lynching.
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KILLED WHEN PLANE FALLS.
Cadet Healy Loses Life And Com
panon Sustains Broken Ankle.

San Diego, Cal.-Flying Cadet
Nicholas Healy was instantly killed
and Cadet O'Hanley sustained a
broken ankle as a result of an airplane
accident at La Jolla, near here. Ac.
cordng to reports from La Jolla the
airplane fell in a spinning nose dive
from an altitude of about 500 feet
after the cadets had made a forced
landing for some unknown reason and
started up again. OHanley's home is
in Garden City, L. |,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-05-09
BAGS HIS 4TH HUN PLANE
Lieutenant Meissner Brings Down Al
batross Scout.

American Army in France.-AD
American aviator has brought dow
the fourth German airplane along tn'
American front, northwest of Toul
Lieutenant James A. Meissner, who's
home is in Brooklyn, after a thrilllps
aerial battle at about $4,000 feet, snV'
down an Albatross scout, which I''
in flames.
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the wide trunk, which serves as n
protection against the wind. The orig
inal tree was magnificent specimen
more than eleven feet in diameter,
towering high in the air, and its youth
full successor should be Of goodly size
when the old stump is ready to fall
away.-George f. Paul in st. Nicholas.
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NO WAR ON TURKEY.
Secretary Lansing Tells Why II Is Not
Necessary.

Washington. - Reasons why the
State Department does not consider
war declarations against Turkey and
Bulgaria necessary at this time were
given the Senate Foreign Relations
Committee in executive session by
Secretary Lansing. He is understood
10 have stated that the soldiers of
neither of these Allies of Germany
have come into action against Ameri-
cans, and that American life is being
protected in both countries.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-05-09
RoUMANIANs TO FIGHT AUSTRIA.
Captured BY Italians, They Ask To
Change Flag.

Paris.-Eighteen thousand soldiers
of Roumanian origin, captured by the
Italians while fighting under the Aus
trian flag, have asked permission to
go to the front against Austria. The
request has been granted, and organ
ization of these troops is under way.
With the entrance of this force into
the field, three armies, composed Of
former subjects of the Central En-.
pires, will be fighting on the side of
the Allies.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-05-09
UNCLE SAM TAKES BAKERIES.
Steps In When Bakers Go On Strike
In Buffalo.

Buffalo, n. Y.-Uncle Sam went into
the baking business here to meet
situation caused by strike of 200
bakers in twenty shops. Although
wage demands had been granted by
the master bakers, the strike was
called on the issue of hours, the men
demanding a reduction of sixty min.
utes a week and refusing to arbitrate
the question.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-05-09
THE WORLD WAR.

While the present halt in the ba'p'
possibly may indicate the near 'r
proach of the throwing into the fN
of the great reserve army which oen
eral Foch has gathered, that such
the intention of the supreme cOp
mander of the Allied forces has ~
become apparent.
In the hilly region Just to the nOlS
of Locre the British also pushed D"'
the enemy at several points, notaDD
between KENNEL and La Clytte.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-05-09
BRITISH AIRMEN BOMB TROOPS,
Huns East OF Locre Offer Good Tar
gets To Pilots.

London. - An official report on
aerial operations just issued says
East of Locre the enemy's troops on
Monday offered good targets to our
pilots, who dropped 275 bombs Oh
them and engaged them with machine
gun fire. Seven hostile machines
we're brought down in air fighting and
one was shot down by our infantry'
Two of our machines are missing.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-05-09
VILLA SlAYS ALL IN TOWN.
orders Band To Massacre When Girl
Are Refused Him.

Ell Paso, Texas.-Thirty old men
women and children were killed BY
Villas men at Santa Cruz de Rosale'
40 miles southeast of Chihuahua City,
last Friday, according to a report
brought to the border by railroad men
Villa demanded that three young girls
be delivered to him. When this was
refused his men were ordered to kill
everyone living in the little settle
ment, according to the report from
Chihuahua City.
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HELMET FACTORY DESTROYED.
Long Island War Material Plant Is
Burned,

New York.-The plant of the Meurer
Steel Barrel Company, covering an
entire block at Hunters Point, l.. L.,
and engaged in the manufacture of
war material, mostly steel helmets,
for the Government, was destroyed by
Gre
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-05-09
MORE PEACE TALK.

Charles OF Austria Reported To Be
Making overtures To Italy.
Stockholm.-The Catholic Interna-
tional Press Agency announces, a dis
patch from Basel says, that Emperor
Charles of Austria is making fresh
peace offer, appealing to Italy to con
slider II in her own interests.
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neserved a HAMMER Fate.

DESERVED a Happier Fate.
The remarkable career Of Sir Sam
uel Romilly, the British statesman,
came to a tragic end ninety-nne years
ago. He was the first influential man
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
CHAPTER VII.
Milky Does ! Reckless Thing.

Milky Does Reckless Thing.
Milky Larisch had been having an
exciting time.
First Of all, he exchanged garments
with the chauffeur, and cursed his own
long legs. which proved difficult to
cover adequately. But the chauffeurs
long fur ulster helped considerably.
The exchange was rather a ticklish
matter, and would have been more so
had he not found revolver in the
fur coat pocket.
Behold, then, Milky of the brave
heart standing over his PROSTATE pris-
oner, and rolling him, mummy fashion,
in his own tunic and rug from the
machine.
ut is cold, my friend" he said
briefly; i"but / am kindly soul. and
! IL you have told me the truth, you will
not have so much as shuttle to re-
mind you Of this tomorrow"
II have told the TRUTH
"As soldier, Of course" Milky
went on, Il think you have made a
mistake. You should have chosen the
precipice. But as private gentle
man, thank you"
Having examined the knots in the
rope, which were very wen done. in
deed, and having gagged the chauffeur
securely, Milky prepared to go. In his
goggles, with the low-visored cap and
fur coat, he looked not unlike his late
companion. But he had jaunty step
as he walked toward the car, a bit OF
swagges that covered, perhaps just a
/ trifie Of uneasiness.
1 For Milky now knew his destination,
knew that he was bound on perilous
work, and that the chances Of his re-
turning We're about fifty-fifty, or rather
less.
| He did not know his way. Over the
mountains 1t was plain enough, for
there was but one road. After he
descended into the plain of Karnia,
however, 1t became difficult. Sign
posts were few and not explicit. But
at last he found the railroad, which
he knew well--that railroad without
4 objective. save as II would serve to
move troops toward the border. After
that Milky found 1t easier.
But, with his course assured, other
difficulties presented themselves. TO
take the letter to thoss, who would re-
ceive It was ore thing. But to deliver
Int. with all that 1t might contain, was
4 another. He was not brilliant, was
\ Milky. Only brave and single OF
/ heart. and IMMERSED in the ways Of
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16

ready to turn smoking out of the pan,
must come the Princess Hedwig on
foot like the common people, and de-
mand to see him.
The chancellor was In his old smolS-
Ing coat and slippers. He made an
effort to don his tunic, but Hedwig,
on Mathilde's heels, caught him in the
act. And, after glance at her face,
he relinquished the idea, bowed over
her hand, and drew up chair for
her.
And that was how the chancellor Of
I the Kingdom learned that Captain Lar
isch, aide-de-camp to his royal high
ness the crrwn prince, had disap-
peared
i am afraid it is serious, she said,
watching him with wide, terrified eyes.
Il know more than you think do. l.
VIC hear things, even in the palace"
Irony here, but unconscious. II know
that there is trouble. And 1t is not
like Captain Lar1sch to desert his
post"
"a boyish escapade, highness," said
the chancellor. But, In the twilight.
he gripped hard at the arms OF his
chair. s.He will turn up, very much
ashamed Of himself, tonight or tomor-
row.
"That is what you want TO belieye,
You know better"
He leaned back in his chair and con
sidered her from under his heav,
brows. Milky gone, perhaps to joil
the others who, one by one, had fel
the steel OF the terrorists. And thi
girl, on whom so much hung. sitting
there, a figure of young tragedy.
'Highness," he said at last, "if tbs
worst has happened--and that / q.
not believe--it will he because Their
is trouble, as you have said. Soone
or later we who love our countr.
must make sacrifices for it. Most
all, those in high places will be callet
upon And among them you may b.
asked to help"
II? What can l do?' But sh,
knew, and the chancellorfsaw that sh
knew.
II is Karl; then?''
ut may be King Karl, Hedwig."
Hedwig rose, and the chancellor got
heavily to his feet. She was fighting
for calmness, and she succeeded very
Well After all, if Milky were gone,
what did it matter? Only
There are so many Of YOU" she
said, rather pitifully. "And you are
all so powerful. And against You there
is only-me."
why against us, highness.
Because" said Hedwig- because ]
care for some. one else, and shall care
for him all the rest of my life, even II
he never comes back. You may marry
me to whom you please, but shall so
on caring. l shall never forget. And
shall make Karl the worst wife in
the world, because / hate him."
She, opened the door and went out
without ceremony, because she was
hard driven and on the edge of tears.
That night, the city was searched for
Milky Larisch, but without result.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16

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San Cura Ointment costs goo, G0c
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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER 1.-The crown prince Of IL
vonia, Ferdinand William Otto, ten years
old, taken by his aunt TO the opera, tires
of the singing and slips away to the park
and there makes the acquaintance or
Bobby Thorpe, little American boy.
CHAPTER II-Returnng to the palace
nt night the crown prince finds everything
" an uproar as q result of the search for
him. The chancellor impreSses ON the old
King. the boys grandfather, who Is very
III, the need for better protection OF the
,rown prince and suggests that the friend
ship of the. ncighboring. king OF Karnia
De cernented by giving the Princess He'd
Wig in marriage to him. The old king
hnally agrees.
CHAPTER III-TIedwig herself who
loves Milky Larisch, Ottos aid de camp.
and LArisch are upset by the kings de-
cision.
CHAPTER Iv--countess LoscllelS, lady
in waiting to Anniinciata, in love with
Karl OF Karnia, is jealous Of Hedwig. She
plots to start revolt IN Liyonia by send
Ing q code. letter to Karl telling him Of
who was to deliver the message. is be-
traycd by a fellow clerk. Herman Spier.
CHAPTER v--Niburg is robbed Of the
nissive, and O dummy letter substituted;
Captain Larisch, unaware OF the substi-
tuition, holds up Karl's chauffeur and SCI
cures the envelope.
CHAPTER vT-Black Humbert. promi-
nent among the Terrorists, decides Coun-
tess Loscheh's message with the aid Of a
student named Haeckel, o police spy,
whom the Terrorists are holding prisoner.
Continued from yesterday
A wonderful possibility presented
itself. IF l see Bobby" he asked,
sInay stop the carriage and speak to
hing
Certainly not"
"Well, may call to himY
wThink 1t over" suggested Miss
Braithwaite. would your grand
father like to know that you had done
anything so undignified?"
He turned to her a rather desperate
pair of eyes. But l could explain to
him." he said. Il was in such a hurry
when left. that I'm afraid forgot to
thank him. | ought to thank him,
really. He was very polite to me-"
Miss Brnithwaite sat still in her seat
and said nothing, just then. But later
on something occurred to her. "You
mast remember, Otto" she said, that
tIis-this American child dislikes
kings, and our sort of government. II
is possible. isn't it, that he would re-
sent your being Of the ruling family
Why not let things be as they are?'
We were very friendly" said Ferdi-
nand William, Otto in small voice.
Il don't think it would make any diff
ference
But the seed was sown in the fertile
ground. of his young mind, to bear
quick fruit.
At was the crown prince who saw
Bobby first. He was standing on a
bench, peering over the shoulders Of
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the crowd. Prince Ferdinand William
Otto saw him, and bent forward.
'gThere he is" he said, in a tense tone.
There on the"
''Sit up straight" commanded Miss
Braithwaite.
MAY just wave onceS +"
"0tto!'' said Miss Bralthwaite, in a
terrible voice.
But dreadful thing was happening.
Bobby was looking directly at him,
and making no sign. His mouth was
trifie open, but that was all. Otto
had momentary glimpse of him, of
the small cap set far back, Of the white
sweater. Of two coolly critical eyes.
Then the crowd closed up, and the
carriage moved on.
Prince Ferdinand William Otto sat
back. in his seat, very pale. Clearly
Bobby was through with him. First
Milky had forgotten him, and now the
American boy had learned his unfor-
tunate position as one Of the detested
order, and would have none Of him.
"You see" said Miss Braithwaite,
with an air Of relief, she did not know
YOU"
Upon the box the man beside Beppo
kept his hand on the revolver The
carriage turned back toward the
palace.
Late that afternoon the chancellor
had visitor. Old Mathlldc. his
servant and housekeeper showed some
curiosity but little excitement over 1t.
she was, in fact. family resenttul.
The chancellor had eaten little all day,
and now, when size had an omclet
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
BONE FROM LEG
GRATED TO SPINE
(By International News service)

(By international News service)
Waterfowl, N. Y, Feb. 15.--An ell
even-inch piece of bone taken from
his leg has been grated into the
spine of George H. Wallace. The In
sertion Of the leg bone, running from
the middle of the back Of the neck.
has completely cured Wallace Of tu-
berculosis of the spine, from which
he had suffered for long time.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
VANDERBILT IN COAL LINE.

Newport r. l., Feb. 15.-Mrs.
French Vanderbilt stood in line with
hundreds OF other residents at the
office of the Fuel Administrator
seeking cards to obtain quarter-ton
portions Of coal. Mrs. vanderbilts
magnificent home, Harbor View, was
without fuel of any kind.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
INDIAN PROVES LOYALTY
(By InternationaI News service)

Ashland. Wis, Feb. 15.-As an evil
dence of his patriotism. James La
freniere, an Indian on the Bad River
Reservation, sold half barrel of
-four made from wheat he grew on
his farm and turned the proceeds
over to the Red Cross. He wanted to
send the -four direct to pershing's
men in France, but was told that
plan Was. Impossible.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-02-16
SEPTEMBER MORN REVISED.
tny International News ssrvlee.)

tBy international News service.)
Chicago, Feb. At cost nicholas
Melish SIS to expose a revised" pic
ture OF September Morn" to- the
wintry blasts OF Chicago street.
Melisch's Autumn forenoon msiden
held her hands high in the air. which
displeased the judge of South Chi
cago Municipal Court.
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DEER SHOT PROVED DEAR
tHy International News Service,

tBy international News service)
Colchester, N. Y, Feb 15.--It cost
Andrew Delamater $3.50 to shoot a
deer from taxicab. Mrs. Pauline
Phillips saw Delamater shoot the
deer as it approached same food she
had placed near 90 home for the an.
imal She got the Der of the taxi
cab and later Delamater was arrest
ed. The game wardon fined his $3.50.