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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-25
Better Cooking by
Electricity

III men have long known that electric cooking is
alaanee that it banishes all the dust and ashes OF coal
md w9od and SCOT and fumes Of gas. they. nave
that it makes the kitchen cooler; the air
a7 hat is the most convenient way to cook. Now
they nave the word Of the women who stand for the
most scientific cooking methods known, that electric
cooking produces better results than any other
means.
Let us demonstrate the various sizes Of ranges
and refer you to the satisfied electric range users.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-25
GERMAN AGENTS ACTIVE
Tei, Segrees at South Carolina Camps
Ther to be Used as B~reastworks
for Whites.

Grcenville, S. c., May 25.-That ne
c.roas in the army are being used at
.ho front in France as brcastworks
far white American soldiers aid other
similar stories are being told negroes
. this section by German agents in
the effort to induce them to revolt,
oroorJ;rp to . statement issued by
ia United States District Attorney,
Who stated that many reports had
,aan received Of the activities of Ger
MAJ propagandists in his district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-25

We are coming, stricken Belgium,
there with you to face the foe,.
Pledged to make the naughty PrusslaIi
nav in full FOR all your woe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-25

MARRY IF L0NELY-For results,
try me; best and most successful:
"Hor1e Maker" hundreds rich
wish marriage sooa, strictly con-
fdential; most reliable, years eS'
perience; descriptions free. TIE
Successful Club" Mrs. Ptrdie, Box
$50, Oakland, California.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-25
Attack k;ur's Train
ed States.

Zurich, May 2~5.-Travelcrs arrlv-
ing here from Germany declared TO-
dav that disconnected Bulgarian SOL
diers attacked Emperor Charles tram
after it had left Corstantinople.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-26
PRIESTS LEAD IRISH.
Collecting a Defense Fund to Use In
Opposing CONSUMPTION.

Dublin, April 26-Throughout Ire
land the anti-conscriptionists are
quietly and determinedly marshalling
resistance to the draft. A joint "na-
tional defense council consisting of
Dillon and Devlin for the Irish party;
Devarla and Griffith for the Sim
Feiners, and Healy and O'Br.en for
Nationalist, was in session all day
Wednesday at the mansion house,
working out plans for resistance and
co-ordinating the political, ecclcsias-
tical and labor forces. To meet even
Qualities, COMMANDMENT Chief Mahon
issued proclamation against carry
ing arms or ammunition in ten Irish
counties.
Sir Edward Carson ordered his
Obstetrics to reorganize their ma
chinery and hold a council meeting i'm
mediately after the introduction OF
home rule, declaring listers position
"grave." Nationalist members Of par
lament are urging the people to re-
frain from violence. They report the
tension great, however. Priests are
directing the collection OF "national
defense fund.-" in many districts as
sessing ten per cent of the valuation.
Already large amounts have been
gathered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-26
DESCRIBES .zEEBRUGGE FIGHT.
British Entered Harbor in Pitch Dark
ness-Many Huns Accounted For.

London, April pa young marine
who took part in the fighting on
the mole at Zeebrugge described his
experiences to a Central, News cor
respondent at Kentish port as fol-
lows:
eve certainly had hot time. |
shall never forget it. 1t was all pitch
dark until we got right ITO the har-
Dor, and then the place suddenly be-
came light with star shells and the
fun started.
Blooming big anead of US was a
German destroyer, evidently getting
under way. We put on full speed
ahead and rammed her amidships, cut
ting her in half. AS she sank we
steamed along side the mole quickly,
put out gangways and rushed on to
the mole. BY that time it was rain
ing hard.
"The first thing my party encoun-
tered was a giant German, who came
out of the semidarkness and lunged
at our nearest man. Before he could
get in blow our captain knocked
him on the head with his truncheon,
and he sank down dead.
"sNext we saw another German de-
stroyer,tied up On the other side Of
the mole. This we destroyed. We
knocked on the head all who attempt
ed to oppose our progress. Then came
an order to charge along the mole.
We rushed ahead, bayoneting or shoot
ing all we came across.
"By this time we were fairly mad
and in singh g}ee. The noise Of the
firing, mingling Of the shouts and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-26
cries of the men was terrifying.
was slaughter

The marine said that when the or
der came to return to the ship they
retraced their steps along the mole,
which was Uttered with the dead and
dying, and re-embarked safely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-04-26

VIRGINIA-In the Clerks Office of
the Corporation Court of the City of
on the 25th day of April,
1918.
Annie D. Beck, complainant, vs.. Cas-
sius NJ. Beck, an insane person, de-
PENDANT. In chancery
Memo. The object of this suit is to
obtain for the complainant an abso-
lutte divorce from the bonds of matri-
mony from the defendant, on the
grounds of wilful and voluntary de-
sertion and abandonment for more
than three years prior to the institu-
ton of this suit; that a guardian ad
Item be assigned to defend the in
terests of the defendant herein, and
required to answer on oath; that Gus
tody of the infant children of the
parties be awarded to complainant,
and for general relief. 1t appearing
by an affidavit filed in this cause that
the defendant, Cassius NJ. Beck, an in
sane person, is nonresident of this
State: 1t is ordered, That said de-
PENDANT appear here within fifteen
days after due publication of this
order, and do what is necessary to
protect his interests in this suit.
Robinson Moncure, P. @. A copy
Teste.
NEWELL S. GREENAWAY,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-14
PEACE is EBERT'S PLEDGE.
New Chancellor Says New Rule Will
Bring Also Liberty.

Washington, Nov. Ii Frederick
Ebert, upon assuming office yesterday
rs chancellor, issued a proclamation,
announcing that the new government
at Berlin had taken charge OF busi-
ness to prevent ciyil war and famine.
In a manifesto addressed to the @Clti-
zens" of Germany, the chancellor said
he was going to form Il peoples gov
ernment to bring about peace, las
quickly as possible" and to confirm
the liberty which the government has
gained.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-14
tAasoclated Press,

Washington, Nov. President
Wilson has sent reassuring mes
sage to the people of Germany in
reply to the appeal from Chancellor
Ebert He promised to aid Germany
In the matter of food supplies and
relieving distressing want. The re-
ply was sent today by Secretary
Lansing thru the Swiss Minister Sui
ger, who yesterday delivered the
Ebert request for Intervention to
mitigate the fearful conditions. VIII
sons message says steps viii be tax
en- Immediately to organize relief
work as was done in Belgium. The
president desires to be assured that
public order will be maintained in
Germany and that equitable distri-
button of food will be clearly guar
anteed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-14
SCREW UP TERMS
OF ARMISTICE
LITTLE TIGHTER

London, Nov. t3.-The allied high
command has sent to the German
high command by French wireless q
message that there can be no modi-
fication of conditions of the armis-
tice, including annexes, ut this time.
1t added that supplementary period
of twenty four hours for evacuauon
of Belgium, Luxenburg and ,Alsace
Lorraine has been added to the four
teen days stipulated in original terms
SO as to permit the text to reach
German headquarters at the desired
time.
Washington, Nov h. Germany
loses her entire fleet of submarines
under the armistice terms as amend
ed By Marshal Foch before he signed
them with the German ENJOYS Mon
day morning. Instead of. 100 vessels
everyone Of the undersea pirate craft
must be surrendered to the allies and
fhe United States within fourteen
days
Eighteen of the articles as origin
ally prepared by the supreme war
council, and as read by President
Wilson to congress, were changed
under the limited authority for alter
alton given the supreme commander
in dealing with the enemy ENJOYS.
The Statee Department today receiy
ed and made public the amended ar
ticles, with the explanation that no
had come as to how the
changes were brought about Appar
emily most Of them were conceded
in response TO appeals Of the German
spokesmen, though several besides
that touching submarines make the
terms more drastic than before.
Fifteen days instead of fourteen
are allowed for the repatriation. be-
ginning at once, of all the inhabit
ants removed from invaded countries,
hostages and persons un-
der trial or convicted.
Other Provisions.
Countries on left Of Rhine shall be
by local authorities.
No harm shall come to people In
evacuated territory.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-14
AMERICANS QUIT FOR GOOD.
General Pershing's Latest Report Is
Brief as Usual.

Washington, Nov. I3.-General
Pershing's communique received
today, at the war department, an
nounced the suspension of hostilities
on the front Of the American armies
at IL o'clock Monday morning The
statement follows:
Headquarters American Expedi-
tionary Forces, Nov. lin ac-
cordance with the terms Of the armis-
tice, hostilities on the front Of the
American armies were suspended at
II o'clock this morning"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-14
ALL DRAFT CALLS
CANCELLED BY
WILSON'S ORDER

Washington, Nov. II.-By order OF
President Wilson, General Crowder
directed the cancellation of all out
standing draft calls, stopping the gov
ernment drawing OF the next FIVE
days OF 751 900 men and setting
aside all November calls for nlOtUi
than 100000 men.
Secretary Baker announced that so
far as practicable all men who have
been called and who have not yet
completed their training are to be
immediately sent back to civilian life.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-14
WHAT WILL OUR
ARMY DO NOW?
lAssoclnted pressl

American Army, Nov. 13.-Relax-
alton resulting from cessation of hos
tiities resolved itself today in specu-
lation among the officers and men as
to what will become of the army
now What part will the Americans
take as army Of occupation when
they start home2 Both first and
second armies are awaiting directions
from Gen Foch.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-14
Germany Signs Armistice, Worlds War Ended
.YANKS FIRED PARTING SHOTS
One Grand Cannonade Ended War on Entire Front
Boys Overjoyed at End of Hostilities.
(Associated Press)

American Front, France, Nov. TX
The American troops were overioyed
at the news of peace Thousands OF
heavy guns fired parting shot at the
Germans at III o'clock, the hour when
fighting ceased. The Yanks seeming
iy fired off every gun on the entire
front and the cannOnading was one
of the most terrific of the war.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-14
NO SEPARATE PEACE FOR U. 5.
Senator Poindexter Introduces Reso-
luton in Congress.

Washington, Nov. ia resolu-
tion providing that the United States
shall not enter into any separate ne
gotiatfons for final peace with enemy
countries was introduced today by
Senator Poindexter Of Washington.
Consideration went over under the
rules.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-14

Germany must give up 100000
railway cars instead of 10000
Thirty one days instead of twenty
four for handing over the railways Of
Alsace Lorraine.
Providing for reparation for ma
terial requisitioned by the allies in
German territory
Arranging for exchange Of pris-
oners.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-14
BIG BERTHA"
is PINCHED.

London, Nov. 11.-Essen, where
the great Krupp steel works are stu
ated, is reported TO be in the hands
Of the revolutionaries, says dispatch
from Amsterdam.
Lieut.. Kfupp Won Bohlen and Hal
bach, the head of the Krupp works,
and his wife, have been arrested.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-14
HOW THE NEWS CAME.

"a Abilene received the news
pa Of the signing Of the armistice
- at .58 this morning. The As
- sociated Press sent it to the
- Reflector by telephone. The ,
"a Reflector notified the mana
- ger, r. b. Gemmill Of the Rlv-
"a erside Light Co., and he gave
"a orders to wink the lights
"a three times, as arranged Sat
"a urday. The Reflector also :
~ notified the Belle Springs en- ;
- CINE room and three blasts :
n Of the whistle woke the town. 2
Fl Then came bells, guns, :
~ cheers and crowds down 7
- town-and the peace cele- ?
- bration was on. =
~ N M @ N N m M R y
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-14
BILL is NOT
WELCOMED.

The arrival of the ex kaiser and
his party caused great excitement
among the Dutch authorities and the
public. Many contend that they
should be interned and 1t may be
donese
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-14

THE TERMS
Wilson O'clock
all
left o lie Rhine.
supplies and provide abandonment by Germany
The etreates OF and Brest-Litvsk.
tIeships, light and miscellaneous sh
free the with allied nations.
Among restitution by
restitution of
gold take romR Russia and
Germany surrender machine
IOnies.
ciprOcaI action by allies.
The railways Asae Lorraine
stores
troops territory by Russia Turkey
Rumni before leaving including
\ Alsace Lorraine be prisoners of
Repatriation of French
Freedom given power
German forts.
The amistc $ thirty spoke
ing al
He said that nations conquered military power
Germany viii guide safely
family Of the nations o democracy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-14
WILSON ISSUES
PROCLAMATION.

Washington, Nov. II.-President
Wilson issued a formal proclamation
at 10 o'clock this morning, announc-
ing that an armistice with Germany
had been signed. 1t says: Fellow
cOuntrymen. an armistice was signed
this morning. Everything for which
America fought has been accepted. II
will now be our fortunate duty TO as
sist by example and by sober friendly
council and by material aid in the
establishment of a just democracy
throughout the world"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-14
THE WAR IN BRIEF.


" When They Entered the War.
Austria Hungary. July %,
1914.
Germany. August 1914.
Turkey, November %. 1914.
Bulgaria, October IA, 1915.
When They Got Out.
Bulgaria. September 20, 1913
Turkey, October 30. 1918.
Austria Hungary, Nov. 3, '1s.
Germany. Nov II, 1918.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-14
KAISER AND FAMILY ESCAPED TO
HOLLAND, GERMAN ROYALTY is DEPOSED

Wilson Issues Proclamation Calling America to
do Her Part-Terms to Germany Are Severe
and Mean Absolute Wiping Out of
Autocracy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-14
KAISER AND
SONS TO HOLLAND.

London. Nov 11.-Both the form
er German emperog, the empress and
his eldest son, Frederick William,
crossed the Dutch frontier Sunday
morning.
The former German emperor's party
which included Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg, arrived at Eysden, on
the Dutch frontier, at Z 80 o'clock
Sunday morning.
Practically the whole German gen
eral staff accompanied the former
emperor ana ten automobiles carried
the party The automobiles were
bristling with rifles and all the fu
gitives were armed.
The ex-kalser was in uniform. He
alighted at the Eysden station and
paced the platform, smoking cigaret.
Eysden lies about midway between
Liege and Maastricht, on the Dutch
border.
Chatting with the members of the
staff. the former emperor the cor
respondent says, did not look in the
least distressed. A few moments
later, an imperial train, including
restaurant and sleeping cars, ran into
the station Only servants were
aboard.
The engine returned to Wise, Bel
GUM. and brought back a second
train. in which were a large number
Of staff officers and others and also
stores Of food The German consul
from Maastricht arrived soon after
s o'clock. Dutch railway officials
soon made their appearance and many
inhabitants came to the station, at
tracted by curiosity.
Many photographs We're taken by
the people of the imperial party. On
the whole the people were very quiet,
but the Belgians among them yelled
on "En voyage!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-14


"a - - - " - = ra>aara -
"a
va Washington Nov amThe world ended -
pa O'Clock this morning. Washington time o'clock abb -
va ime.) This o'clock today Paris. "a
"a a
mstice signed by the German representatives
"a midnight terms will public "a
- They include, according the belief OF military -
~
immediate retirement Germany army "a
"a France, Belgium and AIsace Lorraine. -
~ "a
Delivering part a "a
part the the allies and the allies -
"a naval forces. ~
"a
"a Disarmament rehabilitation of German armies "a
"a -
Va "a : "a - "a - - "a Va - "a "a - - "a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-14
Other Provisions.

Countries on left of Rhine shall be
administered by local authorities.
No harm shall come to people in
evacuated territory.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-08-10
20 BAPTIST CHILDREN i.
PRESENT PLAYLET

"At the Brush Arbor" was the sub
iect of play presented by the Girls
Auxiliary at the Second Baptist
church last evening. After the play
which was short and well received, de
Eghtful refreshments were served on
the lawn in front of the church. A
crowd was in attendance and quite a
nice addition was made to the build
ing and repair fund of the church.
Those taking part jim the play werei
Misses Helen Light, Eethel and Me-
LISA Edwards, BERTHE Male, Daisy and
Onderdonk, Nellie Pierce,
Eva Earvin, Messie and Pearl Kearns,
amid Howard Edwards and Bruce Light.
Stuart Grizzard recited a selection en-
titled my Shadow"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-08-10

WANTED lBElD AND MATTRESS
as donation to the Social Service
Union. Donor get in touch with
Mrs. Maud Mason, Winchester
phone. N f
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-08-10

FOUND.-1918 West Va. Auto License
No 32374. Owner can have by
paying for this advertisement and
calling OF World Office.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-08-10
JOIN THE
SMILEAGE CLUB

Delay in getting their checks at
camp is causing some of the boys to
go without some OF the pleasures
which are Gheirs only through an ex-
penditure of money, and one of these
Pleasures is the cantonment theatre.
In order to help tide these. men over
until pay day, TFHE WORLD is making
an appeal to the people of the city to
buy what are known as "SmiIeage
Books, book of couponscosting a
dollar each which admit the bearer
to performances at the cantonment
theatres. The books were arranged In
order that the frineds of our boys
might buy them and send them to the
boys send them something which
would be sure to be used for amuse-
ment. 1t was recognized that many
people would be glad to assist the
boys. in this way if they had some
practical method of doing 1t.
The simplest and the most feasible
method of buying the books is to have
the friend buy the book and send it
directly to the boy at camp. Most
people will want to do it this way.
Books are in the hands of THE
WORLD and may be purchased from
it for a dollar each, each book CON
tanning 100 coupons which are redeem
able at the camp theatres for admit
lance.
If there are any other people who
wish to assist in this way but who
do not have in mind any particular
person to- whom they would like to
send the book or books, THE WORLD
would be glad to receive such books
and forward them to responsible
county man at the camps and ask
that he Distribute them among local
boys who could use them to advantage.
THE WQRlTID has number of these
books ON hand now, ready for sale.
1t would be glad to acknowledge in
print names of purchasers unless there
is some objection to the publication
of THE names.
The first on the list is Mr.. v. st.
c. Montieth.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-08-10
Public Sale of School Property

The Board of Education of Martnsburg District will offer at
Public Sale in front of the Court House on
\ SATURDAY, AUGUST TO- 1915
D. m School ground attached (about
three lots, being Buxtons addition, facing what called
uddy Lance For further information refer to Deed Book 49,
page o. also Plat Book &c. page SO, being in Marsbug
District Berkeley County W. Va the proceeds to be applied to
Building Fund of said District.
date place. the desks and all other fur
nure said building will be offered for sale. Building
and furniture will be sold separately.
TERS-Half day of sae balance in twelve months with
Deed will be reserved until all money is paid The
Board the right to reject all bids
John w. Dodd, Auctloneer.
i & E. S. BARTON, President
w. A. PTTZER, Secretary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-08-10

The war BRIDES service flag has
now made its appearance, SO IL
you see flag displayed having
red and blue field divided dag
onally with white star within a
white circle, you may rest assured
that a war bride lives there.
The, brides service flag is COR
reltly displayed under the service.
flag of her husband and only at,
the home of the bride. a.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-08-10

WASHINGTON, August 7-TEgh
temperature records that have mark
ed the limits of heat waves during
all the period of official observation
in the northeastern quarter Of the
United States were broken yesterday.
Washington and Baltimore, by wealth
err bureau thermometers, experienced
temperature of 106 degrees, point
not approaching since 1870 In Detroit
Mich; Harrisburg, Pa, and Toledo,
Ohio, with temperatures of 104, new
records were established, as also i'm
Scranton, Pa, and Cleveland, Ohio,
which each officially registered 100.
These were the findings of the cool
and cloistered instruments in the
weather bureaus minarets. Instrll.
ments set closer TO the baking pave
ments of the city streets everywher
showed the mercury mounting to
heights officially unbelievable and i'm
possible.
Little Hope for Relief.
Small hope for immediate relief for
the Eastern territory was seen last
curving map dimes and cast the daily
curuing may hines and cast thedaily
climatic horoscope. 1t was said, how
ever, the heat Should slowly abate
during the next two days over most
of the area now affected.
The hot wave owes its existence,
weather bureau officials said. 10 an
area OF low barometric pressure
which has been moving lauguidly
from west to east across the CONT
nent, staying Just a 'little north Of
the normal track, and suffering no
competition from other disturbances
to the south. in consequence there
has been a great and constant flow
of the air currents up the continent
from south to north, which have
gathered the accumulated heat that
many days of unbroken sunshine had
eft on the midcoptinental territory
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-08-10

CASH FOR OLD FALSE TEETH
Don't matter if broken, ] pay $500
to $500 per set, also cash for old
gold, silver, platinum, denta, gold
and old gold jewelry. Will send
cash by return mail and will hold
goods 10 days for sender's approval
of my price. Mail to L. MAZER,
2007 S. 9Th ST., Phila., Pa.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-08-10

WlAlNTHD AT ONCE - q RELIABLE
man above draft age for permanent
position at Gas Works. Apply in
persoa at Gas office, West King st.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-08-10

VIRGINIA. FARM SPECIALISTS
write for free catalogues. Venerable
& Ford, Lynchburg, Va.
every Mon. for Q mo.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-08-10
NO BREAKS IN HEAT

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