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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
PEACE FEELERS
the country

Inc soundlngs which Germany is now taking
IN England, or has been taking there, as to the
posslolltles OF peace discussions, are interest
ing despite the fact that their plans met with
no success In one sense they were quite and
decidedly successful; their emissary found with
out much difficulty that the time and ternner
u Ulle Allies were not suited to any discussion
NoW' and with that conviction he is now report
ca 10 nave returned with the very expressive
ana true report Nothing Doing"
Mr. Balfour yesterday told the House of Com
mons that there had been no recent peace ex-
Plesslons from Germany, either officially or nm
ohiclally That is not unnatural. Germanv,s
iust step was to test public opinion: that is al
ways good indication of the attitude of Cow
einHeht' The peace messenger found public
op1hloh such as to warn. him against CARVING.
MS MISSION further, and in that both he and the
Germans showed surprisingly good Judgment
Inc significance of the incident is that # indi-
Gates Germanys situation She has gained .
Ie" miles OF territory, and she cannot hone to
ieach her goals To placate the people at home
she now bids for peace,-but no one is interest
ca IN her offers. Peace viii come when tba iob
IS completed, and not before; and when tbat
tlIne comes, the Allies will make the movas for
peace ana not Germany. The Central Powers
VIII wait upon the victors.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
SATURDAY, MAY II, 1918.
NICARAGUA JOINS WITH THE ALLIES

Many loyal Americans may be inclined to
smile when they read that Nicaragua has de-
clared war upon Germany and her allies. Yet
when we stop to consider the matter we cannot
but admire the pluck of our tiny neighbor in
the south in casting in her lot with the other
champions of democracy and decency.
It must have been tense moment for the
little South American Congress when the die
was cast; just as tense moment as when our
own Congress decided it would no longer stand
the abuse and intolerant actions of a nation who
long since has forgotten what common decency
Is toward other nations.
There is a great deal in Nicaragua's action
worthy of more than passing notice 1t should
have salutary effect upon other South Ameri-
can republics who may be wavering between war
and peace. The plucky little Nicaraguans have
shown the world that they intend to be in the
great forward movement; that they mean to
hold their heads high and look the world in the
face. For sooner or later the day is coming
when there will be no straddling the fence
q great day when all the nations must declare
Tor righteousness or hellishness. All praise to
little Nicaragua if she does nothing else than
point the way to other nations, larger and more
capable of helping than herself Her material
resources may be small, but her courage is
great, and we commend her action.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
OUR MONETARY PROBLEM LARGELY
ECONOMIC.

The financing of the war is only in part a
monetary problem; in a very large part it is
an economic problenl-a problem of conserving
+ economic as well as the financial strength
OF the Nation and developing our resources and
productive power to the point where they will
De able to sustain the great military operations
which are in prospect and all that is incident
to them.
No one should, therefore, consume goods ey-
cept to the extent that their consumption is
necessary to maintain health and vigor. No one
should draw upon the credit resources of the
country except to finance transactions which
are essential for nation at war Credit, like
goods, should be saved
Conservation of credit las regards nonessen-
tlal enterprises is necessary in order to provide.
without undue expansion, the credit required
oy the Government and by business essential
to the success of the war and the well-being Of
the country.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
PLAN TO SUPPRESS
1SLOYALTY BY STATUTE
(5y The Associated Press.)

MELBOURNE, May ga regula-
ton designed to suppress Sim Fein
and other disloyal movements in
tralla has been issued by the govern
ment under the War Precautions Act.
The governments action followed
representations by a delegation 1f
citizens who informed the Premier,
William II. Hughs, that the Sim Fem
colors had been displayed during a
procession here and also at Sydney.
The regulations provides for the
punishment of any person who adj
Vocates disloyalty or hostility to the
British Empire or to its cause in the
present war; anyone who advocated
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of the Empire or
any person who wears the symbol or
displays the flag of the Sim Fem
Society.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
CONSTIPATION
and Sour Stomach Caused This
Lady Mrch Suffering. Black
Draught Relieved.

Moadorsville, ky.---ETrs. Pearl Pat.
rick, of this place, writes: II was
very constipated. had sour stomach
and was 80 uncomfortable. went to
the doctor. He gave me some pills.
They weakened me and seemed to
tear up my digestion. They would
grippe ME and afterwards it seemed
was more constipaJed than before.
heard Of Back Draught and de.
cided to try it. found I'd just what
needed. 1t was On easy laxative, and
not bad to swallow. My digestion soon
Improved. got we'll OF the sour ston-
ach. my bowels soon aaamed normal,
no more griping, and would take
dose now and then, and was in good
shape
cannot say too much for f3Iaeir-
Draught for tt is the finest laxativa
one can USE
ThedfoTds Blach.D raught has for
many years been found OF great value
In tho treatment OF stomach. liver and
bowel troubles Easy to tske, gentle
and reliable in It's action, fea ving 70
bad after-effects, Il has v-on the praise
Of thousands OF people aao aaye used
- NC13b
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
A NEW HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING.

The recommendation made by State High
School Inspector L. L. Friend, following visit
here some weeks ago, that the Board of Edu-
cation provide a new high school building is
based on facts. 1t is not new suggestion, nor
IS it sensational. Despite remodeing and de-
spite additions to the present building, the
school facilities have constantly been cramped
and it has not been possible to make the i'm
provements in intensive equipment which would
invite attendance because the room accommo-
dations have not been suitable.
At the present time, to be sure, it is out of
the question to undertake new building The
spirit of the times is against every enterprise
which does not contribute Immediately and d.
Tectly to the work of the war; and like street
paving, one could hardly hold that, since it has
been possible to get along for the past several
years on the present equipment, change is abso
lutely necessary now For the time being, it
ought to be deferred; but it is a need which is
real and which might well be kept in mind for
attention as soon as the end of the war permits
Of the resumption of home enterprises without
limit.
To hamper and curb the facilities and equip
ment of a school is suicidal for any community.
Schools are among the most vital institutions
wnch any community supports: they are demo-
cratic, they are universal they are truly popu-
lar IN support and patronage, and they are pro-
foundly influential in their contact with the peo-
pie both because they touch the people so gen.
orally and for so long time. Support of schools
IS social insurance The investment takes cares of
me common interests, gives to the bulk of the
population an acquaintance with external thought
and interests, breaks down narrow preiudices
and principles, and provides a community with
class OF people who are able to lead in the
spirit OF an enlightened age. That is the policy
side of the question: on the side of principle.
a community owes it to its children to give
them the best opportunities which can be af-
1orded as matter Of fairness to the children
and as means Of enabling them to hold their
own in competition with people from other COM
munities.
Efficient education can be had only under
proper conditions; and proper conditions imply
sufficient room to permit of free working. suf-
feient faculty to handle classes which are small
enough for efficient work, and sufficient salaries
to secure and hold the ablest teachers. Half
hearted financial support is costly
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
IN OR OUT.

AS sentiment crystalizes regarding profession
al baseball here, it becomes more and more evil
dent that there is not the solid support prom
ised for it this year which there should be- Men
VINO have backed the team financially in the
past, while they are ready to do their share
this season, frankly tell us they do not expect
Martinsburg to put a team in the field, and hope
Martinsburg does not. That is the feeling, so
far as we have been able to make it out, which
has played freely up to this time without forced
emphasis. The meeting tonight is to lead to a
decision, Go. Speak your mind. But we hope
for the sake of the men who will have to UNI
derwrite the team that there will not be a ia
vorable decision We would hazard the guess
that the other teams would have reason to be
grateful to Martinsburg for annulng the plans.
Professional baseball will neither pay this sum-
mer, nor will it be in full accord with tn, apirit
OF the times
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
CUR MONEY NOT WASTED.

All the money being expended for war pur-
poses is not going to be waste. Some Of it is
going to be shot away; some of it is going to
be sunk at sea; some of it is going to be invest
ed in machinery that will be useless in time of
peace.
But very great portion of it is being spent
for things that will be as valuable when peace
comes as now, though not SO imperativey need
Ell then-ships for instance. And as for the i'm
n1ense amount spent in adapting our manufac-
turing plants to war purposes it is estimated
that so per cent of our war machinery can and
will be used for other manufacturing work af-
ter the war.
The invisible and intangible forces, the moral
forces Of the world, the soul and conscience of
mankind are fighting on our side.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
ARE you RUN DOWN?
Awaken to the Danger and Aid the
Weakened Kidneys.

Kidney sickness often runs you
down to the verge of collapse before
you know the cause. When you seem
unable to pin your mind to any task,
your back aches and you cannot do
an ordinary days work, it is time to
ask yourelf this question: Are my
kidneys working rght?' The answer
play be easily found
Weak kidneys slacken their filter.
lug work and the uric acid circulates
with the blood, in many cases, attack
Ing brain, nerves, muscles and vital
organs. Don't wait for the serious
trouble-begin using Doan's Kidney
Pills when you feel the first backache
or first notice ruinary disorders. This
remedy has given new life and
strngth to thousands.
Proof of merit in this Martinsburg
citizens statement.
Mrs. Cora NJ Tabler. GOT N. High
st, says: "My kidneys were out of
order and caused my back to become
weak had a dull, seady ache
throguh the small of my back and
was tired and 1anguid. 1t only took
a few boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills.
procured from GiIbert's Drug Store,
to cure me of the attack"
Price Coo at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doans Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Tabler had. Foster7Milburn Co,
Mfrs, Buffalo, n. Y.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
Catarrh OF Stomach

Mrs. Mary FenneI, r. Il. D. Pc
mona, Missouri, writes:
81 wish to say few words in the
praise Of Peruna. l have used it
with good results for cramps in the
stomach. Also found it the very
thing for catarrh of the head. My
sister was cured of catarrh OF stom-
acl1 by the use Of Peruna."
Mrs. e. T. Chomer, GO East End
ST., Chicago, H., says: "Manalin
best laxative on the market for liver
and bowels, very good for indigestion
and heart burn.
Those who object to liquid n1edi-
cines can secure PeFuEa tablets.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
CATHOLICS ABANDON
SERMONS At FUNERALS

The preaching OF a sermon will be
done away with at Caholic funeral
services throughout the world when
the revised code of canon laws goes
into effect, Sunday, May 49,
Pastors of Catholic churches, point
out that this is not a new or radical
regulations, since the custom Of
preaching at funeral masses has only
been practice in certain commu-
mites. In many countries, it was
said, sermons have never been preach
ed at Catholic funerals.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
COUNTY
FARMER TAXES LIFE

Charles H. Gather, a prosperous
and highly respected farmer Of Fred
erick County, Va, was found dead in
an excavation alongside the new
bridge which spans Hogue Creek, nine
miles north Of Winchester, about Z
O'Clock yesterday morning. The Ell.
tire top of his head had been blown
off by sho gun, which lay beneath
his crumpled up body and the man
had probably been dead for several
hours when he was discovered.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11

PRESIDENT NAMES "RED
CROSS WEEK.

President Wilson yesterday
issued a proclamation designat-
ing the week beginning May 20
as "Rel1 Cross Week" and call
ed upon the American people
to contribute generously to the
second 100000 war fund of the
American Red Cross for "the
continuation Of the important
work Of relieving distress, re-
storing the waste of war and
assisting in maintaining the
morale of our own troops and
the troops and people of our
allies by this manifestation of
effort and sacrifice of those
who, though not privileged to
bear arms, are of one spirit, pur-
pose and determination with
our warriors"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
WILL EQUIP COT IN
4 BASE HOSPITAL

Plans are now under way whereby
the Mothers League OF the High
School. in cooperation with the local
Red Cross chapter, plans 20 equip
either through contributions OF work
done here Or through supplying the
money to buy equipment a cot in
one of the base hospitals abroad
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
SEWER BIDS.

Sealed bids will be received
800 p. m, May IS, 1915 by m
Council Of the City of Mntlnsbsr-
w. Va. for the construction OF I53
lin. #. of 24-ineh sewer to be lai5
on East Burke street and Marie az
enue. also catch basins, man-hol.
and other work necessary to sewa
construction as shown on plaas
specifications and profile.
The Council re"erves the right
reject any or all bids.
T. w. SPARROW.
4 Is got Commr. OF Streets.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
POLITICAL AMMO JUDGEMENT.

You are authorized to announce that
am candidate for the United States
Senate, subject to the Republican pri-
maries to be held in August. l Will
announce the principles upon which
[ will make my campaign a little
.ater on.
JAMES A. HUGHES.
Huntington, w. Va. March 2 1918.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
RIDGEWAY CHARGE.

There will be preaching at the fol
lowing places on the Ridgeway
charge, M. e. church, south, Sun
day, May Il: Payne's Chapel, IL a
M; Arden, 2:30 p. M; Gerrardstown
7:45 p. M.
w. r.. EARDESTY, Pastor
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11
REGULATIONS ABOUT YOUR FUEL SUPPLY
READ THEM CAREFULLY AND OBEY THEM

following regulations selling
to
Fuel and specifies the
a) Until further notice domes amount of the
he
already "a the
his necessary
additional shall
da may be modife by any State
(b) No association Administrator
under
with coal coke domestic
the actual
to be to the penalties prescribed
l. 1913 by the
to
domestic who does
furnish the person delivering plan.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11

heFofts that two sub crews have gone insane
Siiouia please the kaiser, as imitation is the sim
cerest form Of fattery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11

FfoIascuous looting by the kaiser and his
sons doubtless is based on the theory that Tho
man 60. helps those who help themselves.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-11

Complaints OF hemp shortage in the West
- ichg oeIore harvest time must sound a bit
luminous to the treason whisperers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-22
CEN. PERSHING
COMMENDS j. ).
NEGRO TROOPS
Denies Story, Apparently of
German Origin, That
COlOred Troops are
Sacrificed.

WASHINGTON. June 22.-For-
NAL denial Of reports circulated in
this country. presumably by Ger-
man AGENTS. that Negro soldiers
with the American eXpeditionary
forces are being given more dan
gerous work than the white troops,
was cabled 10 the war department
Friday by Gen. Pershing The mes
sage said the Negroes were in high
spirits and that their only COM
plant was that they were not given
more active service.
COmplimentcd by Gen. Pershing.
Gen. PershinE said he could not
commend too highly the spirit
shown among the colOred combat
troops who exhibit fine capacity for
quick training and eagerness for
the most dangerous work
The generals camblegram. which
was in reply 10 one of inquiry sent
by Sec'y Baker. said.
THE stories probably invented
by German agents. that colOred sol
diers in France are always placed in
most dangerous positions and sacri-
reed 10 save white soldiers, that
when wounded they are left on the
ground TO die without medical at
tention. etc. are absolutely false %
Losses Light Compared TO Whites
The following are the losses as
reported up 20 June IS in the four
colOred com bat regiments now in
France: 369th infantry Died of
wounds. three; died OF disease.
eight; severely wounded. two; S70th
infantry-died Of wounds. none;
died OF disease, three; severely
wuonded. none; 571st infantry
died Of wounds, none; died OF dis
case. eight. severely wounded. none.
3T2nd infantry-died Of wounds.
none: died of disease. three; Sc
verely wounded. none
These figures show cOnclusivelv
that Negro troops have not thus far
occupied positions as dangerous as
those occupied by white troops and
that their physical condition is ex-
Cellent
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-22
REPORTS OF EXCESS
PROFITS FOR LAST YEAR
SURPRISE TO S0L0NS

WASHINGTON, June 22.-Rec-
ords of incomes and excess profits
OF American business during 1917
were supplied by the treasury de-
partment 10 the house ways and
means committee. drafting the new
revenue bill Friday.
This data, compiled by Collector
Of Internal Revenue Roper in levy
ing income and excess profits taxes.
contained many revelations to the
committee. The fact that the law
requires the treasury department TO
keep such Information secret pre-
vented disclosure of the most start
ling facts placed before the commit
tee. IL was learned, however, that
many businesses showed enormous
profits during the first nine months
of the war. The coal business. for
instance. showed profits ranging up
10 1000 per cent
The committee considered two
methods OF levying excess profits
taxes Friday Under one method,
that IN vogue in England. extreme
ly heavy levies would be made on
profits growing directly out of the
war. while profits that would have
accrued regardless of the war would
be only lightly taxed The alternate
plan is that now i'm practice here
under which all excess profits are
taxed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-22
SEC'Y BAKER HAPPENS
NEAR EXPLOSION THAT
KILLED TWO SOLDIERS

BALTIMORE. Md June az
While Sec'y Of War Baker and sew
eral prominent ordnance officers
were standing less than 500 yards
away, two commissioned Off
GERS were killed and a private badly
injured by the premature explosion
of a bomb fired from a three-inch
trench mortar at Aberdeen proving
ground Thursday afternoon. it was
learned here Friday afternoon.
An hour after the accident Sec'y
Baker returned TO Washington,
though tests were continued to be
made throughout the afternoon. The
men killed were Sergt. Elmer John
soE OF st. Louis. and Cpl. James p.
Rodes OF Brooklyn y. Y. The in
jured soldier is Pvt. Calderwood.
who is in the post hospital at the
proving grounds.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-22
SUB FIRES IS SHOTS
At AMERICAN TRANSPORT

AN ATLANTIC PORT. June 2o-
An American troop transport for
merly a German liner. which re-
turned this week from a French
port. was subjected 20 a shell fire
attack from German submarine
two days out from the port OF de-
parture. IL became known here Fri
day. The transport escaped by SUI
perior speed, although a running
battle lasting more than an hour
took place IN which more than 100
shots were fired by the two vessels.
The submarine appeared 70 have
one gun that outranged any car
ried by the transport and from this
gun there were counted 80 shots.
none OF which, however. hit the
American ship The submarine did
not venture close enough TO use a
torpedo and finally gave up the
pursuit
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-22
FIRST O'LEARY
TRIAL IS BEGUN
Brother OF Jerry Accused of
Having Assisted Latter
to Escape.

NEW YORK. June 22-Docu-
mentary evidence intended 10
strengthen jeremiah O'Leary's claim
that the federal authorities intend
ed 10 frame" him in connection
with activities OF enemy agents
prior TO his flight from justice last
month, was introduced by the de-
tense Friday at the trial of his
brother. John J. O'Leary. who is al
legged to have aided in the escape.
This evidence was presented at
the termination of Jeremiah's two
day questioning 10y his brother :
lawyer, and Earl B. Barnes. assist
ant district attorney.
Il consisted of "a letter purporting
10 have been written by Henry a.
Wise. a New York lawyer. to John
J. O'Leary. announcing his decision
10 withdraw from jeremiah
O'Leary's defense against accusa-
tons OF publishing sedtious maya
zine articles. because. the letter
read. tine officers of our govern
ment are so bitter If I should de-
fend your brother i'm this case they
would probably treat me as they
have treated Gen. Wood and refuse
TO accept my offer of service"
Wise Had Military Training.
The letter was written i'm April
shortly before OLeary's case was
set for trial In explaining that
Wise had had military training and
that he intended 10 offer his SER
wees 20 the government. ne de-
olared according 10 the letter. that
commission might be- refused him
If he did not withdraw from the
sedition case.
The letter was admitted with the
understanding that Mr.. Wise would
he permitted 10 explain his reasons
for writing il during a later session
of the trial.
Lyons Bought Railroad Tickets.
Through grilling of several
hours BY Barnes Jeremiah OLeary
maintained that il was Arthur
Lyons and not his brother John who
bought the tickets on which he and
Lyons started their westward trip
on .Iay T. Lyons. an employe in
Jeremiah's law office. and who was
jointly indicted with the O'Leary
brothers for criminally aiding his
employers escape. had declared
John O'Leary bought the tickets.
The prosecution. it is expected. will
advance this testimony as proof
that the defendant had guilty
knowledge of his brothers where
abouts from the time he left New
York until apprehended near Port
land, Ore. last week.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-22
s.OOO.OO Prom Eight Nations.
M'AO00 RULES TO HELP
MANUFACTURERS IN THE
SOUTHWESTERN STATES

WASHINGTON. June 92.-To
enable manufacturers in the south
eastern states TO reach the Pacific
coast in competition with their com
petitors i'm territory north of the
Ohio river. Railway Director Nc
Adoo Friday afternoon authorized
the publication OF joint through
rates between all points on the Pa
cifc coast and inter-mountain terri
tory on the one hand. and points i'm
territory east OF the Mississippi and
south of the Ohio on the other. at
the same time figure as effective in
corresponding territory north of the
Ohio river