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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
LOAN SALES BROKE
RECORD ON FRIDAY
Great Drive Made In Country
On Liberty Day."
(ey International News SERVICE

Washington, April o. With re-
ports Of sales inspired by Liberty
Day demonstrations only just start
ing to filter in subscriptions the
third liberty loan, as indicataed by
the latest figures in the hands Of the
treasury department, today totalea
$2l13, $50 Early reports OF lib
erty day sales, however would seem
&c bear out the hope Of the treasury
figures that they created a new rec.
ord II is probable that the complete
returns OF the days sale win not be
available before Monday Maryland's
total wae brought up to s18.900,O00;
the District Of Columbia reported
$9,5000O00; Virginia S21 500 900;
West Virginia sS,0OOOO0; North Car
DINA, S1S,500O0O, and South Caro-
Ina. s7.soO.000. The city Of Richmond
has about reached its quota.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
British Make Important Gains Near Amiens
And Capture 500 Hun Prisoners--Big
Guns Crash Along Wide Front AS
Armies Sway Back And Forth
(By international News Seryice.)

London, April 27-Powerful German efforts to smash
through the Franco British lines the Belgian front
ier in an evident attempt to pocket Ypres all failed
before the brilliant defense Of the French and British
soldiers according to the office report today The
Germans made strong efforts late yesterday and last
night to extend their gains north and west of KENNEL
HILL the Flanders 'front.' but held at every point
and their assaults resulted only in losses for them
The British again extended tehir lines at Vilers-
Bretenneux, the Picardy front east of Amens cap
turing 800 German prisoners. After four violent as
saus the Germans captured Locre between five and six
miles southwest Of Ypres but the allied forces rallied
brilliantly and reook the place in stormng attack dur
ing the night
German artillery bombarded the allied lines heavily
north of the Lys river On the Picardy field the Germans
made flank attack but this broken up by the fire
Of the British artillery.
while the broad issues remain the same the Ger
mans must break through before American reinforce
nents finally turn the tide said the London Daily News
to-day in commenting upon the course Of the struggle
danger is still great AS the finish draws closer,
more desperate will be the German efforts. How
the odds are all in favor of the allies"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
Flying Squadron Secures Many subscriptions
In Hedsesvile And Gerrardstown Dis
tricts---Work OF The Banks To Be
Continued To End OF Period

matter under discussion The meet
lngs 1T jones Spring. Gerrardsotssn
and Shanghai were especially goph
ones. in point OF attendance and IT,
teresi Today the flying squadron
went into every section OF that Ills
nict, and reports brought back VT
poon lndicted that good work wars
Being done, and that the people were
responding well Co the efforts Of the
committee
Although the drive proper end
ed this evening, II does not mean
that efforts to sell bonds Will cease
In fact, there will be hard and per-
sistent efforts on the part of the coin
mittees up to the last hour OF the
campaign 1t is confidently expected
that many thousand dollars worth OF
the bonds will yet be sold thus
swelling the total for the county, and
emitting as to one OF the much-covr
eted honor flags awarded by the gov
eminent Tor exceptionally mertorlouh
work In the lean campaign,
While the work OF the committee
in charge Of the drive" was splendid
from every point Of view the "a
Spouse on the part OF the people oG
,the county was remarkable. showing
that those in the rural sections are
becoming aroused TO the Importance
and seriousness Of the war and our
great part in II. Many men and wo-
men who had already subscribed for
bonds came across" handsomely for
more bonds, and many Thousand
dollars in subscriptions were tahcp
in this manner. This fact is deeply
significant Of the manner In which
the interest OF the people has been
aroused.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
NOTICE TO
ELECTRIC LIGHT USERS

Our attention has been called TO a
Contract for Lighting Service circu.
lated by Potomac Light K Power
Company.
The object in getting he electric
consumers Of MaItinsburg to sign
this contract Is to prevent or make
trouble for YOU should you desire Ia
disconnect and use any other cleo
trio service
We respectfully ask you to REFUSE
10 sign any contract presented to Won
with reference to electric lighting
service. assuring you that nothing
possible can be gained by such a
contract. Either electric company in
Martinsburg is compelled by law, 10
serve anyone asking for electric
light at established rates The
signing OF this contract contemplate
giving you trouble should their SER
vice become unsatisfactory and yon
should desire 10 use electric lighting
service of the Northern Virginia
Power Company
The Northern Virginia Power Com
pany will always he glad 70 serve
you If our service is unsatisfactory
we do not wish to prevent you from
connecting 70 another company wins
can serve you better
NORTHERN VA POWER co.
3. F. Kohihausen, Supt
49,. % - ~ "a Nfo.sTo 4 ~.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27

The big liberty loan drive con.
ducted this week in Berkeley county
by tbe committees wis brought to q
clcse in the Gerraldstown district
this afternoon. and while the figures
have not as yet been complied those
In position to know declare they
have every reason 70 believe that
Berkeley county has gone over the
top" with dying COLES
While the result Of the work in
the Hedgesvilie district on Friday
was disappointing In sense, the not
result IN that district was eminently
satisfactory. The flying squadron un-
der direction OF Attorney II Il En-
mer. visited every section Of the
district, and reported an excellent
response on the part of the people
TO their appeals to purchase Liberty
bonds But much of the territory had
been visited by enthusiastic
patriots, who had sold many thousand
dollars worth OF the bonds before
the committee was called into &C.
ton This served TO reduce the az
gregate OF sales for Friday but did
not reduce the totai showing OF the
district for the perish OF the cam
nafen The exact hgufes for He'd
gesvillc district We're not available
today but those who should know
say that district will come up to Elk.
pectations when all reports are in
The speaking campaign was closed
Friday night in Gerrardstown dis
trict with meetings at air the central
points. AS rule. these meetings
were well attended, the people Civ.
ing close attention to the speakers
and evincing decided interest In the
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
JUNIORS ENTERTAIN
THE SENIOR CLASS

The members of the senior class
of the Hedgesyille high school We're
Gelishtfully entertained Friday night
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs Thomas
Speck, near ffedgeswille, by the
members OF the junior class Of the
school Various amusements added
Is the entertainment Of the evening,
and feature was the music by Miss
Margaret Seibert. member OF the
high school faculty Other teachers
of the high school present We're Mrs.
John Patton and Mr. Ashby DeHaven
Delightful refreshments were served.
The occasion was a most enjoyable
enc, and win long be remembered by
all who participated in it.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
lex international News SERVICES

(5y international News servicc,)
Washington, April 27.-sJll more
troops are to be rushed to France
The appeals Of the British and
French authorities for increased
maa-power win be answered by the
United States. il was learned today
official statements by the French
mission here, and by General Delma
Radcliffe, chief director OF military
operations in Great Britain. that the
result OF the war hinges on the ques.
ton OF who will hold the last re.
serves. has deeply impressed Wnsh-
ington afficlaldom The result will
be that every possible means win be
resorted TO TO get more Americans to
France Every single man in a train
ing camp In the United States today
will go overseas this summer Their
places will be taken by the new
draft units selected from class A. BY
autumn the American man-power will
be sufficient to maintain the allied
strength at the maximum desired.
And in the meanwhile. American
units will fill the gaps which the Ger
mans have made in their lines.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
JOHN MYERS JAILED
ON SERIOUS CHARGE

John Myers, a colored man resid-
ing back of the village OF Gerrards-
town, was arrested near Pikeside on
Friday evening BY Constable Couch
man and Police officer Seibert and
lodged in Jail here pending a hear
in Justice VOLTS court on charges
OF assaulting G. w. Newton, the aged
draylnan, and beating and over-driv-
ing his (Myers) horse. The attack
upon Mr.. Newton was brutal and
unprovoked affair and Mr. Newton
was painfully injured about the head
from the blows Of the negro. After
the attack upon Nj Newton. which
occurred at the Barney livery stable
IA South College street, Myers start
for }home with his team, and
(he reached Pikeside persons
him cruelty mistreating his
-, One man, business man Of
is city, interfereu, and after knock
Myers down took the horse away
IN him The officers then went out
got Myers and locked him up.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
Won SEYDLER QUITS
AS AUSTRIAN CHIEF.
Germany Now Has Firmer Grip
On Dual Empire.
Csy international Newe service)

London, April p Premier von
Seydlis OF Austria, again rendered
afis resignation yesterday. sain an Elk
change Telegraph dispatch from zu.
rich today. Premier Won Seydler, in
resigning, stated that his position
become untenable as result Of the
declarations made in Germany, The
emperor asked Won Seydler for time
to consider the matter The convoca-
ton or an Austrian crown council,
with influential members Of the i'm.
perial family is thought imminent,
(The declaration referred to evil
IDENTIFY related to the expose Of En-
peror Charles action in addressing a
peace letter TO the allies q year ago.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
18th ANNIVERSARY
or ODD FELLOWISM
Periodically celebrated-An-
niversary Sermon Sunday.

About 80 members Of Tnscarvrs
Lodge No. "a. l. 0. o. T.. were pres
emit Friday night at the regular
meeting the particular feature OF
which was the observance OF tF-
seth anniversary Of the birth OF this
order Owing to present conditions
and the general desire 10 conserve
and economize there was no ban-
quet, but the occasion was appropri-
ately celebrated Nj. o. r Wilson
presided. making opening and closing
remarks, and stirring addresses wee
made by Messrs. r. II Br1ntner. f
A. Chambers, Prof. u. n Dodd and
A. T. Russler. Mr.. Brantner's talk
was particularly patriotic and OF nn-
usual interest. Mr. d. A. Cline, aged
SO. and rs years an Odd Fellow, the
eldest in West Virginia, was also
present
Tomorrow morning at II o'clock
the anniversary sermon will be preach
ed to the Odd Fellows Of Martins
burg by Rev, Dr. Charles S. Trump
pastor of st, Joints Lutheran chuIcd
The ladies' of the Reeccas will also
attend For this occasion special nlu-
lie has been arranged consisting Of
an anthem. Lift Up Your Heads
by Rogers and an offertory H'or.
ever With The Lord by tSounosi.
This will include a soprano and cosl
ira duet by Miss Edna May siiey
and Miss Carrie Chamberlain. At
night the choir will sing God Thae
Madest Earth and Heaven by
Broome and the offertory viii ba
schelIey's "Hark, Hank MY soula
with soprano and contraito sQlas =
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
GREAT LIBERTY LOAN DRIVE HERE
ENDS TODAY WITH FLYING COLORSl
A LIGHT SENTENCE

Although outsides thought John
Nom, who murdered his wife in
Chambersburg, would at least be
found guilty OF murder in the second
degree, Jury in that city, after de-
rberatng from 40 Thursday after
noon until O'Clock Friday morning,
brought ia verdict of voluntary
manslaughter The maximum punish
ment is Twelve years in the pen with
Il 81 900 fine.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27

Paris April 27. INTENSE artillery
activity north and south of the User
river, in Belgium, and around the
Houthouls. forest and St. Julien, is
reported by the Belgian war office, A
German aeroplane was brought
down by the Belgians.
Fighting In Macedonia.
Paris, April 27. Serbian detach-
ments penetrated a position held by
the German allies on the Tcherna RI
yer. in Macedonia, said war office
report dealing with operations in the
Balloons Heavy artillery FIRE pre-
walls along the greater part OF that
front. Two aeroplanes were brought
down by allied airmen.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
HAD FINE MEETING.

The box social and patriotic meet
ing held Friday night at the Failing
Waters school taught by Miss Jose
phine Pearrell, was great big sue
cess, with an overflow attendance and
very entertaining patriotic pro
gram The box sale netted about
S32. County Agent Teal was pres
ent and made an address
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
POWERFUL GERMAN EFFORTS FAII,
BEFORE GREAT DEFENSE OF ALLIES
WILL REPORT MONDAY.

Il will nor be known until Monday
just what was accomplished by the
sch eol children Of the Junior Red
Cross on Liberty Day Friday Il is
believed that large number of nick.
els were collected The teachers
will report to the Wlomans Liberty
Loan Committee Monday and the
idea IS TO purchase Tihe,ty Bonds
for tee Red Co.'s with the fund
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
Paris Again Under Fire.

Paris, April y THE Germans ag-
ain renewed their bombardment of
Paris with long-range cannon last
night
London. April PA naval engage
ment in the Adriatic Sea. in which
two British destroyens put five Aus
trian destroyers to fight, was an
nounced by the British admiralty to-
day The action occurred April %.
The Austrian warships were encoun-
tered off Durazzo, and the chase
continued until midnight. The Brit
ish casualties were killed and 10
wounded. On April 30 British air
men bombed the port OF Dunlzzo.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
AUSTRIAN NOBILITY
MAY OPPOSE RULER
Plot Is Reported From
Reliable Source.
10y international Newa service)

London, April 27-An Amsterdam
dispatch to the London Express to-
day said It was reliably understood
there that plans to depose Emperor
Charles. of Austria-Hungmy were
discussed at recent meetings Of the
Austro-Hungariaan noblemen. The
reason for such action was the letter
written by the Emperor TO Prince
sixtus (suggesting separate peace)
The result OF the situation is that
Germany now has frmer grip on
Austria.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
HAVE THREE CHANCES,

The elementary examination to be
held next Thursday and Friday will
take place at three points Martins
burg iledgesville aud Bunker Hill
ind candidates can attend any of the
hree places
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
BRITISH fling BACK ENEMY
PIG KEPT IN BATH ROOM

(5y International News Service)
Oklahoma. April ~ The old song
They Kept the Pig in the Parlor''
Is. now suppTanted with They Kept
The Pig in the Bath Room Mark
Kessler commissioner Of Public
Safeyt said a family had been dis
covered which had Kept good.sized
pig anad reared II from q shoat in III
bathroom of their flat here
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
MEETING WITH SUCCESS

. The meeting that Rev Edwin 0s.
born, pastor of Central Church of
Christ is conducting in Romney is
very successful Up to last evening
there were eight additions to the
Christian Church, of that place.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
Why PAY MORE FOR SHOES!
WHEN YOU CAN SAVE So ON A
PAIR BY BUYING THEM HERE.
rs fp ct THE HUB, t41 NJ. Queen ST.
BRAVE BOY SCOUTS

Leave it to the Boy Scouts to do
good work for the Third Liberty
Loan. Those sturdy and tireless lads
are making a thorough canvass Of
Nartinsburg and have already sold
quite few bonds.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
.lATRlx TO CONE HERE.

ould NOT be definitely confirm
it is understood that a veal
kung woman aviatrix contem-
pncluding her instructions in
Jon and viii be here within
week or two She owns her
ina and will make the trip
land fly at her own ex-
rhe young woman was m
eterday and wore the con
costume Of an ayiatrix
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
ReHEARsiNe PLAY

Members OF the Junior Red Cross
at the High School are faithfully re-
hearsing little playlet to be pre-
scented within the near future 1t IS
entitled Much Ado About Betty
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
GRAVE oIoeERs STRIKE
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shamokin, Pa. April s7.-GiraNs
diggers employed in the ShamoziH
Cemetery say that so a day il too
little for their work, and they have
gone on strike for an increase IN
wages.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
GERMAN PLAYS BANNED

t5y international News Service)
Pittsburgh, Pa April % There
will be no German plays in pittsburg
during the war
The German tongue viii not be
spoken from any Pittsburgh stage
during this crisis" was the edict OF
Mayor Rabeock.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
w. [. JONES & SON.
n 81
NOTICE TO ODD FELLOWS

All members Tuscarora Lodge |. o.
O r. and Daughters OF Rebecca
are requested to meet at then
hall SUNDAY morning, April 2S, al
1915 to attend Divine worship al
ST. Johns Lutheran church
BY Order
A. Oh SCHNEIDER,
q n WILSON
r. FRRD GERIING,
In " COMMITTEES
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
rRir POSTPONED

The proposed trip Of Pythians 70
Chambersburg 70 witness degree
work by the team Of that city was
postponed until next Friday night be.
cause Of the Liberty Losn drive
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
FIRST IN THE FIELD

TO do our bit toward winning tho
war. we will invest our entire re-
ceipts from every source for the week
beginning APRIL 18TH TO the pur-
chase OF LIBERTY BONDS. Bear in
mind. this means every dollar from
every source whether cash sales or
collections on book accounts or
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
american Force Without Stint Or Limit
TO BE Rushed To Aid Of Om Allies

70 accomplish this, the shipping
beard viii comb the seven seas for
ships II least an additional 1900
0d0 tons are coming from the Pacific
and from the unused trade routes.
Some 30 lake steamers have been
declared iii for overseas transport
service. and are to be placed in the
Atlantic trade Further drastic cuts
in traffic in non-essentials will be
made to save shipping space.
To Go After u.5oats.
And, in connection with this move.
ment, there is to be avery real de.
velopment in the antieubmarine
work Certain new pEne which are
being worked cut viii make impossi-
BILE the operation OF the smaller type
Of underwater craft with which the
Germans have been Gkttfng many
slow cargo-oarriers u the coastal Wi.
ters adjacent to France and the Brit
ieh Isles. These plans now are be.
ing worked out by Viee.Admiral Simms
and the British and French admiral.
ties While they win not end the
submarine menace, they will force
Germany to utilize only her larger
craft, which must operate well out
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27

fr9m the coast, aud which are thus
somewhat more easily handled by the
international fleet of destroyets
Germans to Continue Drive.
The present German operations on
the western front will develop con
tinually Positive proof that the
German general staff has determined
to force the fighting ill summer, to
gain decision in their favor, Is In
possession of the supreme allied war
council at Versailles. Germany has
the ascendancy In man-power in the
west at present MS the result of the
release of all her forces on the east
ern line, and the amalgamation OF
Austrian divisions Cor the fighting in
The west
Casualties Growing Larger.
Washington. April 27s-The size OF
the casualty list was again larger
today the war department issuing
one containing 1913 names Eleven
soldiers, including two lieutenants,
were killed IN action, 4 died frcm ac-
cidents. died from disease, Az We're
wounded severely, and 81 wounded
slightly while 2 were reported miss
ing in action
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27

Misses Mabel and Edith Pilgrim
and Mrs. Thomas Kearns left this
morning for Baltimore and they win
also visit Private r T Rice at
Eamp Meade
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
IRISH CONSUMPTION
TO COME NEXT WEEK
Am International News servicel

London, April 27The Irish prob
lem took new turn today. Accord
ing 10 Central News dispatch f1om
Dublin, reports are current IN Ma
tionalist circles chat an order N
council enforcing eonscrfption in
ireland will be signed next week,
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27

Just received car load Of CerteN
teed roofing paper
4 16 1p IT, MILLER SUPPLY CO.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27

Why not take care of the boys in
the camps We have sammy Kits,
Trench Mirrors, Fountain Pens, Wrist
Watches, Gillette Razors, Folding
Shaving Brushes, and cases for iden.
tiiication Tags.
a , 1p If w. L. JONES & SON
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27

Fred F. Small, the optician has
his office located at his residence,
go West Race St. Bell phone 357M
4 n and l 1p
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27

Mr.. and Mrs Henry w. Fey, Of Eas
Stephen street. left to visit relatives
IN Pittsburgh and McKeesport, They
will return neXt Saturday
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
NOTICE TO JURORS

All petit iurors summoned for the
April term Of Court are excused uu-
tn Monday. April 20, 1918. at .
O'Clock a. M
H. Dew GERIiARDT,
20 1ptf Clerk Circuit Court
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
RED CROSS.

A meeting Of the Executive Com
mittee Of the Red Cross will be held
Monday afternoon at o'clock in the
Ned Cross rooms. Peoples Truet Co.
ling lp n
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
DANCE COMREY'S HALL

Saturday night piece orchestra
% Up 81
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
$ AT a BARGAIN

I QUALITY SHOES sol o.
Mr. SHARING ~RAs
pN "A PAIR. BUY
HUB lal 2gss
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-04-27
WEATHER

Prebbaty fair and cooler tonight and
Sunday