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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18
u. S. Airplane Mail Service
Starts On Schedule With
Washington Officials Present
(By The Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON May 15.-Airplane mail service between
Washington and New York naugated today when the first
carrier poted by Lieutenant George Boyle left Potomac
Park for Philadelphia at 145 President and Mrs Wilson
witnessed the start.
About the same time another plane, poed by Lieutenant
Torrey Webbe Belmont Park New York. Washington with
four thousand letters.
Continued on Page SKI !
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18
DR.. JOHNSON MURDER
TRIAL ON AT RICHMOND
by The Associated Press.)

RICHMOND, Va, May 1.-THE
trial of DR. Lemuel Johnson, charged
with the murder OF his wife, Alice
knight Johnson, began today in IIust.
tngs Court. 1t was expected that ali
OF today would be consumed In the
selection OF jury. Twenty veniremen
were called.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18
DR.. PARKER ELECTED
BISHOP ON Sd BALLOT
tey The Associated press.)

ATLANTA, May 15.-The election
OF DIR. f. N. Parker, of Emory Uni
versity, as bishop of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, as the re-
suit Of the third ballot yesterday, was
announced today.
DR.. III. NJ DuBose of Nashville, and
DR. W. N. Ainsworth, of Savannah,
were elected bishops on the fourth
ballot.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18
BAPTISTS IN SESSION
AT HOT SPRINGS, ARK
by The Associated Press

HOT SPRINGS, Ark, May l5.-All
officers Of the Southern Baptist con
Vention were reelected at the opening
HOT SPRINGS. Ark, MAY u.s.
The sixtythird session of the South
ern Baptist convention openei 1tra
today
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18
MOTOR TO GETTYSBURG.

3 Mr.. and Mrs. w. g. 9iarpen Dand
family motored today to Gettysburg
with DR.. w. C. Taylor toIattenh the
commencement exercises ofllsGettyy
burg college. william Herper, Jr.,
will be one OF the graduates.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18
AT DEMOCRATIC MEETING.

Ex-senator Gray Silver, represer-
tative from this district on the Demo
cratic State Committee. is in Par
kersburg today attending an impor.
tant committee meeting.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18
REVENUE RECEIPTS MAY
EXCEED FOUR BILLION
(5y The Associated Press. J

WASHINGTON, May 15.---Revised
estimates of revenue receipts in the
current fiscal year ending next Juno
Both placed at more than four million
dollars the sum which the American
n ople will contribute directly to the
Government mainly in taxes for the
prosecution OF the war.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18
AN ALLIANCE IS
FIXED FOR 70 YEARS
(sy The Associated Press,

ZUfRECH, May ia Vienna dis
patch to the Neueste Nachrichten, of
Munich says the new Austro German
alliance Is fixed for a period of TWEEN
ty years. 1t includes a military con.
vention and provides for the closest
economic and customs relation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18
PRESENT SECONDLOAN
COUPONS FOR PAYMENT

Today Is the date for the payment
q the first six months interest on
me bonds Of the second Liberty Loan.
holders of coupons are asked to clip
them, present them at the bank, and
collect their interest.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18

n9Farmers, mechanics. railroaders,
rely on DR. Thomas Eclec
tic Oil. Fine for cuts, burns, bruises
Should be kept in every home.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18
SOC VALUE FOR &c.

Nickeled finish Ice Tongs, special
this week for &C. at the Martinsburg
Furniture Co. Buy your Refriger
ator before they advance. GA II
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18

The name-'Doans inspires conf
dence-Doan's Kidney Pills for kid
ney ills Doan's Ointment for skin
itehing. Doan's Regulets for mild
laxative. Sold at all drug stores. tJds
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18

onMrs. Katie Shaull, of Middleway,
Va, was the guest yesterday of Mrs.
p. w. Letter, South Raleigh street
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18
PRESIDENT REGARDS CHAM
BERLALN BILL AS A TEST OF
CONFIDENCE IN WAR CONDUCT
(By The Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, May 15In letter to Senator Martin To-
Jay President Wilson declared would regard the passage OF
% Chamberlain resolution calling for an investigation Oh Che
%aft and other activities direct vote OF want Oh
dene in the administration and attempt by Congress 70
ake over the conduct of the war. II
WASHINGTON May 15resdent the Chamberlain resolution
today directing the renewal or the INQUIRY
10 objects an investigate of the into the and ot
al activiess unnecessarily
'' 10 Senator rtin he point /. -
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18
EMPERoRS SELECT
q NEW MoNARCHs.
(ey Associated Press

Wy 0'F
LONDON, May t5.-The Aus
TRAN and German Emperors at
their meeting at great head
quarters, German newspapers
say, selected nnonarchs for
Lithuania, Courland, Esthonia
and Poland.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18
@R. SHAFFER IN CHARGE
OF COMPANIES BUSINESS

MT D. w Shaffer. former member
y 'le firm Of Felker and Shaffer. WHO
recently assumed full control OF that
oonpany's business. continues to OPP
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18
FIRE CAUSES HALF
-
MILLION DAMAGE
t5y The Associated Press.)

VANCOUVER, B. c., May 15.-Fire,
starting in the boiler room of the j.
Coughlan and Sons shipyard, did a
damage estimated at a million and a
half dollars. One fireman was killed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18
AMERICAN DAILY
CASUALTY LIST
ley The Associated press.)

NDy TIC AsSOcIateu Press.I
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE cas-
ualty Hist today incHuded 120 names
divided as follows:
Killed in action, 3.
Died OF wounds, 3.
Died OF accident, 1.
Died Of disease, s.
Died OF other causes, 7.
Wounded severely, 6.
Wounded slightly, As.
Missing in action, 80.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18
BE SURE

end get a pair of nickel finished Ice
Tongs this week at tho Martinsburg
Furniture Co.'S for &c. 6 10 Il
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18
FRENCH R0OPSCAPTURE WOOD ON WEST
ANK OF ANCRE AND BEAT Off ALL GERMAN
COUNTER-ATTEMPTS TO TAKE POSITION

ALLIED FORCES GET FOOTING ON ADVANCE GROUND
ARTILLERY BATTLES INCREASE IN INTENSITY
NORTH OF MONDIDIER, NEAR NOYON, MORLAN-
COURT AND NORTH OF KENNEL.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18
GERMANS PLANS EXTENSIVE.

WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN FRANCE, Monday May
lThe Germans preparing mehodcaly for resump
ton their offensive. Signs show that they will attack
between La Bassee the front south of Amens but it is also
rrobe they will execute secondary operations simultaneously
Flanders between Mondier and Noyon and possibly other
the 'front.' in the hope of attracting the allied
away from the center.
1t regarded possible that these lesser assaults will be
delivered before the principal attack Whenever the Germans de-
eide to in battle however they will find facing them
French British and American troops ready meet the Shock in
whatever strength it may be delivered.
The eneys searhngs for weakness in various parts the
allied lines has brought him only defeats such that southwest
Of Mailey- Raineva on Saturday morning.
90 PRISONERS LEFT BEHIND
The special shock battalion which the Germans throw there
left behind 96prisoners including officer and fourteen
commissioned officers when retired beaten The ground facing
the position with dead almost the entire attacking
party being destroyed
In preparing for resumption of the fighting the Germans
constung their usedup divisions and bringing up others
which have not participated previously in the great battle They
IRE also reinforcing their artillery powerfully and forming large
supply depots behind the lines.
For the present the German military authorities dec ire
through the that the delay carrying out their plans is
due to bad weather and the consequent condition of the ground
which has hndered their preparation Undoubtedly they
waiting until everything in the greatest state of readiness be-
lore making the attempt whose outcome much depends
M hem in view of their promises of decisive victory the
German public. II III ,...>hs
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18
(By The Associated Press.)

PARIS May 15French troops yesterday evening attacked
German positions Hae the front below Amens cap
tired wood the west bank of the Ancre River the War
Office
Germans made counter attack and beaten off with
heavy losses.
During the night there violent bombardment north
1lontdidier and between Montdider and Noyon
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18

In calling the meeting to order Mr..
Noll said Its purpose was to fonmr-
late a plan and effect O temporary or
ganization for raising Berkeley Coun-
tvs quota, which has been set as $4,
600. He reported that active work had
been postponed until after the cleo.
ton, although some organization had
already geen accomplished. He said
that 1t had been decided to put the
campaign on a-dolar-a-person basis
instead of getting larger subecrfp-
tions from fewer individuals. He said
1t had practically been decided 10
turn the canvassing or the town over
no the ladies. To reach the county PEG
PIE he said he thought 1t would be
best &c use the second Liberty Loan
campaign methods which had been &c
successful here as to command att
tention OF the Red Cross officials In
Washington. These methods, he said
have been put into written form al
the request OF the Red Cross authori
ties and are being suggested to other
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18
GERMAN ARTILLERY MORE ACTIVE.

LONDON, May 15-German artillery fire increased thi
morning Morlancour south Of Albert and Flanders nor
of KENNEL, the War Office reports.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1918-05-18

In so far az Berkeley County rs
concerned the objective for the sec
ond Red Cross War Fund Drive is to
be the contribution of at least 81
600 by at least 1000 citizens next
week; and the means or reaching this
objective are 10 be as inclusive and
as thorough as were the methods
which made the third Liberty Loan
canvass so successful. These are two
of the leading features OF the cam
paign detamfined at the luncheon
conference between Chairman Allen
B. Nol and his temporary committee,
which was held today at noon at the
Y NJ. G. IA. with a full attendance A
delectaIble luncheon was served. which
was followed by a number of short
talks suggesting means OF carrying
ON the campaign. and by o report from
Chairman Noll
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-07-25
WEDDING RINGS.
Their Descent From the Ancient Sig
net Rings Of Egypt.

1t was under the shadow of the pyra-
mids that brides first wore rings as
symbols of Wedlock
In the early Egyptian home it was
the custom of the wife to keep all OF
her Jars. closets ana storerooms sealed.
for every door orr1arS containing GER
tain foods Preserved sweets. for in
stance, would be sealed with one de
vice and some sharp appetizer with
another. So the course OF time brought
the Egyptian woman goodly number
of seals the special mark Of her wife
hood
Then it became custom for the
bridegroom on his wedding day to
present tht future homemaker with u
little string Of seals. In the beginning
they usually We're suspended from an
ornamental chain about her neck. but
afterWard ii became the custom to car
ry the keys on an ornamental cord
around the wrist And finally the keys
were attached to Woman's finger by
means Of a cord or gold wire This
naturally meant reduction In the mum
Der Of seals, and some genius of the
days Of old hit upon the idea of com
bining tile seal ana the wire together
from which We get the signct ring
such a ring was regularly presented to
the bride on her wedding day
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-07-25
A YEAR AGO

Just "A year ago We Were first made
10 visualize the demands Of the war.
On July %. 1917. we saw the men.
some 80 Of them, Of 18th Co. gather
from the town and valley communities
and march away to Chautsuqua park
for an encampment Of d few brief days
among US. Sunday, Jolly q. those men
Of 18th Co entrsined and We're has
tened down to the Columbia fortifica-
tions
A year has passed. 18th Co., as we
knew il, is no more Those boys are
scattered to the four corners of the
United States and large percentage
OF them are awaiting their turn at the
boches in France, and all of them are
eager to get into the fray. They are
boys who, when set about task. what
ever it may be, want TO do that task a
little better than anybody else. This
spirit typities the American soldier.
The million and more of our men over
there now are eager to show how they
can put the heinies on the run, and
thank God, they are doing it. In the
past years time we have had some
moments of darkness, some moments
when the beginning of the end seemed
far distant. Our hearts. it is true,
have always beat strong in the conf
dence of ultimate triumph of right.
Today, at least it SO appears, we see
the tide turning The ebb toward Ber-
lin may 90 slow for time and we may
have reversals that will lend further
nervous moments. However. the cheer
ing events Of the past several days
have demonstrated the power the
American army has given to the Allies.
The thrills Of pride that run up and
down our backs are passing along the
whole allied line, it seems. and the
British, the French the Belglans and
the Italians, given new life 10y the
fighting blood Of the great western re
public. are getting under way for their
journey of victory across the soil dom
mated by Kaiser Bill.
In years time we have seen the
number of Hood River soldiers pass
from 100 to $50.
The Glacier reaches many of you men
Of 18th Co., as we'll as others of that
noble $50. Wherever YOU may be Hood
River soldiers, accept greeting that
carries pride and confidence in you
from the people of Hood River valley.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-07-25

The hair does stand ON end under
certain conditions, because there is
a little muscle down at the root Of
each hair that will make each hair
stand up straight when this muscle
pulls a certain way 1t is difficult to
say just how these muscles are caused
to act in this way when we aIe fright
ened. We know that when thoroughly
frightened our hair will sometimes
stand straight up, and we know that
1t IS this muscle at the root IF each
hair that makes it possible. says the
Book of Wonders, but why II IS that
this way We do not as yet know
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-07-25
SAVE SEEDS

If you would be prepared to proceed,
without the possible annoyance Of diff
Guilty in securing seeds, with your war
garden next spring, then begin to save
some seeds from your garden of this
season. Weather conditions and insect
pests over large section of the coun-
try in which garden seed are grown
have cut short the 1918 yield. 1t is
said that some garden seeds, such as
peas, will sell at an almost exorbitant
premium next season. Other seed are
already very high Turnip seed are
now bringing Is cent per ounce on the
retail market.
The home gardener, by carefully set
ting aside some of the thriftiest and
sturdiest of his plants, can in most
instances supply himself with seed for
the coming year.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-07-25
Teeth Grittino a SYmntorn.

When children grit their teeth either
asleep or as a habit when awake it
is generally sign that they have
adcnod growths back of their noses
and need the attention of a physician.
Or G. l.. Beniamins tells IN a journal
of Amsterdam of his experience with
- per cent of the children We're teeth
critters, and in most of the cases the
gritting ceased when the adenoids
were removed. Among 10 teeth grit
ters he examined for troubles other
than adenoids all but two We're found
to have adenoids
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-07-25
SHIPS AND THEIR SIZE.
Why You Cannot Compare the Vessels
kccore ing 10 Tonnage.

The different Uses II tonnage terms
when speaking Of ships are causes OF
confusion 70 the lay mind. states Cap
tain {. \. McAlliSter. engineer IN chief,
United States coast guard, IN the P0pu-
lar Science Monthly For example,
steamship companies in order TO i'm
press upon the travelling public the
size and consequent relative safety or
their craft Will advertise the sailing Of
Il certain steamer Of 2otso tons. mean
Ing. OF course. gross tons The com
pany's agent. ia entering her at the
custom house, will take great precau-
ti0n TO certify that she is Of only 1.34O
tons when paying tonnage taxes. He
then is referring 10 her net tonnage.
and. in fact. that standard is used only
when paving dues or taxes.
Displacement tonnage is almost eX
clusively applied to warships, as they
do not carry CHrgOeS Strange to say.
the tonnage of battleship varies al
most hourly. as coal or other weighty
objects are used or taken on board.
The tonnage of warShipS is. however,
fixed They are referred to III terms
u the fixed tonnage
A statement that u l0N.I ton battle
ship sank 1oG1 ton merchant ship
does not mean that the ships were of
equal size. The merchant ship would
he much the larger owing 10 the diff
terent meanings of the term ton as
applied 10 the two types of vessels Ii
is absolutely impossible TO give rules
for the relations Of these terms as the
conditions vary too greatly Generally
speaking. the gross tonnage Of ship
is from 80 to 100 per cent greater than
the net tonnage Tons displacement
are always In excess Of tons gross.
Deadweight tonnage is on ali average
from 30 to 30 per cent greater than
I gross tonnage.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-07-25

There never can be written finer
chapter on married life than is record
ed in the death of Newton Clark, fol
lowed by the passing of his widow
Just one month later Married in 1860,
they journeyed down the stream of life
for almost three score years and in
death could not be separated Does
not this cry shame to those who make
mockery of the marriage relation by
appearing in court for separation? The
world is the better that Newton Clark
and his wife have lived and died.
Oregonian.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-07-25
Platinum Retort5.

Platinum is used directly in the max
ing Of munitions of war and indirectly
In all sorts OF operations that are in
Cidentnl to Warlike operations.
To cite but one example. in the man
ufacture Of cordite perfectly pure sui
phuric acid has to be used, aud sui
nhuric acid can only be perfectly
purified in platinum retorts, each Of
which, by the way, represents value
of 100000 to $4,000.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-07-25
HARD WORK FOR CUPID.
Roumanian Farmers Try to Keep Their
Sons From Wedlock.

OOnS from WeCioCk.
The Roumanian farmer docsn think
much Of matrimuny \ bachelor hasn't
missed much, in his opinion. And
when his son gets the marrying bee
huzziug in his bosom the Roumauia
dad is apt to take hickory club and
beat it out Of the young mars system
That why the Roumanian youth
when he is IN love never confdes the
happy secret to his father He goes
ANA tells his mother. for women still
believe IN love and marriage, although
they lead from tile altar to the wash
tub. But the father has faced the mule
heels and the ploW handles so long in
his hard struggle to feed the hungry
mouths opened to him by marriage
that he has forgotten he was once ii
lover signing lovers tales lie is about
as much in favor Of state wide matri-
mony as sick boy is in favor Of cas-
tor oil
So the son tells his mother The
mother feeds father the best dinner
she can cook aud when the old man
is IN mellow mood she breaks the
sad news about their boy If she is
skillful enough she wins his grouchy
consent and lie calls in his two best
men friends These two so with his
son to the girls home Perhaps she
has heard nothing Of the love affair
but when She sees them coming she
guesScS what's up. Her father enter
tains the visitors. and if he let's the
fire 90 out 1t means he has taken this
method to turn them down cold
Roumanian wives all have silk dresses
or silk sha~yls. Their husbands do not
buy the silk for them the women raise
it themselves Exchange.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-07-25
THE BIBLE NEGLECTED.
Though Still the Best Seller, II 10 Not
Read as II Used to Be.

Although the Bible still leads all 9th
er best sellers, few read IT. People
still present Bibles 10 brides and
grooms. People still present Bibles to
children Colporteurs still roam the
country handing out Bibles among the
villagers Associations of devout Ell
thusiasts still put Bibles in hotels But
the Bible Is seldom read aloud in the
home. And the type of American who
daily reads his Bible IN secret from Il
sense of duty is becoming more and
more rare
Quite apart from its moral and re
ligious bearings the neglect Of the Bi
bic involves "A cultural handicap worth
noting 1t involves Il eramping of the
popular vocabulary. as no other liter
airy masterpiece is such we'll of Eng
Iish pure and undetled 1t involves a
dulling of literary perceptions, as liter
ature abounds in Biblical illusions
which every reader of the Bible In
Stantly understands, but which only
readers of the Bible ever can. Finally
it involves failure to respond to
many good joke as an astonishing
percentage Of the best quips are noth-
ing more or less than Biblical illusions
1t is mainly useless, we realize, to
propose a course of self enforced Bible
reading for adults We insist, how
ever, that parents who want their chill
dren to get the most enjoyment out Of
life may well see to 1t that their chill
| dren develop an acquaintance with the
Bible. 1t Is the basis of keen speech
II is the basis of Intelligent reading
1t Is the basis of culture And by cul-
ture we mean a capacity for enjoying
the tine and beautiful things of this
world and the capacity for producing
some Chicago Tribune.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-07-25
Card Of Thanks

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to our friends and neighbors for
their kindness and sympathy at the
time of the death of our beloved moth
er, and for the many beautiful floral
tributes.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Brazleton,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. l.. Clark.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-07-25
Repottinu Plants,

Reporting plants becomes necessary
At intervals from two considerations
The plant uses up the available fertil-
ity in the soil aud fills the pot with
roots In repotting plants it is well to
shake off whatever earth can be sep
arated without breaking and injuring
the roots Then water and shade for u
few days
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-07-25

When nisracli was prime minister Of
England a good looking young man ap-
piled to him for government posi-
ton II know. sir, said the applicant
Wistfully. how little know
Dear me said Disraeli. las much
as that? haven't got half that dis
tauce vet "
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-07-25

There is only one way to get ready
for Immortality, and that is to love
this life and live it as brayely and
oheerfully and faithfully as We can.-
Van Dyke.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-07-25

The American Indian is helping to
save the e-world's civilization. Apaches
from Arizona gave fine account of
themselves last week.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1918-07-25
Estray Notice.

On July t, brown yearling Jersey
better, white belly and small white spot
On side, Jumped into my pasture at
bloucher station. Owner may have
helier bv paying cost OF keep and adver-
usng W + Hammer, Odell is. j25