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The Pioneer Press. "HERE SHALL THE PRESS, THE PEOPLE'S RIGHTS MAINTAIN, UNAWED BY INFLUENCE AND UNBEIBED BY GAIN" ESTABLISHED 1882. NEW WAR BOARD TO PREVENT STRIKES Three-Play Arrangement of Labor, Capital and Government Outlin- WASHINGTON, May 8.—American Mayors' part in the war, next to the decision to send an expeditionary force to France, occupied most of the attention of the war conference here. A three-ply arrangement between labor, capital and Government is in sight. Labor will probably consent to a standardization of wares, with a truce as regards differences that might lead to a strike for the period of the war. A suspension of the eight-hour day rule in all the war industries may also be agreed to. On the part of capital, a limitation of profits will be fixed. Part of the Federal Government in the compact will be to maintain these relations. A tribunal will probably be established with equal representation of both labor and capital, and the Government to act as mediator which shall dispose of all questions arising while the war continues. A TANNERY GUARD SHOOTS HIS CHIEF Negro Mistook His Boss for Prowler and Nearly Kills Him. Former Policeman Benjamin F. Satterfield, chief of guards at the plant of the Elkins Tanning Company at Elkins, was shot through the body Sunday morning by Archibald S. Morris, a negro guard, who mistook him for a prowler. It was stated at the City hospital that Satterfield had a good chance to recover. The plant is guarded night and day. Morris, an hour or so previous to the shooting of Satterfield, had fired at a mysterious skulker. JURY'S VERDICT FOR DEFENDANT In the Case of John Wilson vs. Dr. W. E. Minghini and F. O. Trump. Jury Discharged. The trial of the case of John Wilson vs. Dr. W. E. Minghini and Frank O. Trump was concluded yesterday afternoon. All evidence having been introduced and the arguments made, the jury retired for deliberation. After being out a short time a verdict in favor of the defendant was returned, the plaintiff not being allowed anything for the injuries he alleged he had sustained. Cases Nolled. This morning the cases of Stanley Kidwell, who was charged with illegal selling of whisky, were noled, it being alleged by the state that an important witness could not be located. The same order was entered in the cases of Rutledge Russler. The petit jury was discharged for the term, and there will be no more jury trials. In the cause of Millie Taylor vs. Charles Taylor a decree was entered directing the payment of money due Millie Taylor and Charles Taylor to George Katz and George M. Bowers Jr. --- GREAT ENGINEER FORCE TO FRANCE Nation To Send Nine Regiments to Rehabitate Worrior Railroad Lines. (Special to The World) (WASHINGTON, May 8.—Secretary of War Baker today announced that the recruiting for the army of engineers to go to France will be pushed with all possible haste with the hope of having the nine regiments, which are to sail, ready at an early date. The recruiting was started today. There regiments will go to France to rehabilitate the wormout and partly destroyed railroad system behind the battle front. Their coming at the strength of 10,000 will release a fighting force of probably twice that number of French troops who will immediately go into action against the German lines. The first request made by General Joffre and Minister Viviani to the American Government was for such an expedition. It was favorably considered from the start, and was granted as soon as the details had been worked out. ELEMENTARY TEST HERE THIS WEEK Will Be Held in Mason School by County Superintendent Thursday and Friday. Superintendent of county schools C. W. Crowell, of Hedgesville, was in the city today making preparations for the elementary diploma test which will be held in Mason school on Thursday and Friday of this week. Principal Sherrard will assist the superintendent. 9:00—9:15. Enrollment, etc. 9:15—10:30. Geography. 10.30—12:00. Grammar. Thursday Afternoon. 1:00—1:15. Penmanship. 1:15—2:45. Reading. 3:45—4:00. Physiology. Friday Forenoon. 9:00—10:30. Arithmetic. 10:30—11:30. Civil Government. 11:30—12:00. Spelling. Friday Afternoon. 1:00—2:15. Agriculture. 2:15—3:45. History. Pupils desiring to take the examination in reading are requested to bring Elson's grammar school readers, books 3 or 4. THE FIREMEN'S CONVENTION OFF Was to Have Been Held at Charles Town, But Local Committee Cancels the Date. The Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association, which was to have been held at Charles Town the first week in July, has been called off. The local committee came to the conclusion, after a meeting held last week, that ewing to conditions in the country and the high cost of living, they would request the officers to select another place if the meeting was to take place. The news was received here as a complete surprise, as many local firemen were preparing to attend the annual eevnt. SUPREME COURT TO ARRESTED SLAVS HOLD UP DECISION MAY BE ROBBERS In West Virginia Debt Case Because of the War Conditions WASHINGTON, May 8.—The impression prevails in Washington now that because of the war there will not be a decision of the United States supreme court in the Virginia debt case while hostilities are in progress. Prior to the declaration of war, a decision was looked for before the annual adjournment of the court for the summer months, probably not later than the early part of June. But with the war in progress, it is believed here the supreme court will not render any opinions that may tend to upset the existing order of things. No opinion that might interfere with the work of great corporations or states, or which would involve the payment of large sums of money, are expected during the continuance of the war. Big trust cases, which might involve a change of methods of business in various lines, the state debt case, which might require West Virginia to provide for the payment of a large sum, and other cases of magnitude, it is believed, will be held back till the war is over, or at least until it is well under way, and will not be announced now to upset existing conditions when they are allready greatly upset by the war. For this reason, it is believed there will be no opinion in the Virginia debt case in the near future, and West Virginia probably will not have to make provision for the payment of its part of the debt till after the close of the war. AUTOMOBILE AND BUGGY COLLIDE AUTOMOBILE AND BUGGY COLLIDE Lee M. Bender's Car and Mr. Keesler's Buggy Meet at Harry Stewart's Farm. While Lee M Bender and John Dern were returning Monday evening from the former's farm, a horse driven by a Mr. Kessler, employed at the Bake quarries at Bunke Hill, became frightened when the car approached Harry Stewart's farm. It is said the animal became unmanageable and sprang toward the machine and then leaped into a woven wire fence. The buggy was turned over, Mr. Kesler falling under it. Mr. Bender quickly topped his car, and rendered all possible aid to Mr. Kessler, who was not seriously injured. The buggy was badly damaged and the horse considerably bruised. The automobile was slightly damaged. FREDERICK MAN FACES BAD CHARGE FREDERICK MAN FACES BAD CHARGE Thomas R. Pomeroy, Former Agent for American Express Company, Alleged Short in Account Alleged Short in Accounts. Charged with embezzlement of the sum of $315.80 from the American Express Company, Thomas R. Pomeroy, or Frederick, has been held for the action of the September grand jury. Pomeroy, it appears, was first employed by the Adams Express Company, but resigned and accepted a similar position with the American. He gave bond of $700 and was released. Three Men Caught Near Elkins are Held for Kitzmiller Bank Robbery. Three Slavs, arrested near Breedlove yesterday, charged with robbing an Italian at Benbush of $500, are believed to be the trio who robbed the Kitzmiller bank Friday of $9,975.25. Following the robbery of the Italian, the men hired an automobile to take them to Cumberland. The chief of police of Thomas was notified and, securing an automobile, pursued and overtook the men after an exciting chase. All but $20 of the Italian's money was recovered. The prisoners were placed in the Tucker county jail at Parsons. The cashier and assistant cashier of the Kitzmiller bank have been sent for in an attempt to identify them. CUMBERLAND MAY REVOKE FRANCHISE Continued Failure of Supply Stirs the City Council to Action The Cumberland city council has passed an ordinance serving notice on the West Virginia and Maryland Gas Company, the successor of the West Virginia Central Gas Company, that an ordinance would be taken up on May 17 to revoke the franchise of the company which was passed June 1, 1906. The company is expected to make a stiff fight against revocation, and City Attorney David A. Robb was authorized to employ associate counsel in his fight for the city. The ordinance recites the repeated failure of the gas company to supply gas to local consumers and to the city for its public buildings, as called for in the franchise. The ordinance further recites that the bills rendered for gas consumed during periods when the supply failed were practically the same as in years when natural gas was properly supplied. City Attorney Robb recommended that all consumers refuse to pay bills that they believe to be excessive. LUTHERAN SYNOD AT HAGERSTOWN Western Conference, Maryland Syned, Meets There in Annual Session. The annual meeting of the Western Maryland Synod convened last night in St. Mark's Lutheran church, Hagerstown. The Rev. Dr. J. William Ott, the pastor, conducted the devotional services. The annual sermon was preached by the conference president, the Rev. Victor Miller, Hagerstown, and the Rev. Dr. J. M. Frances, Waynesboro. Pa., made an address. The conference will end today. Among those who will deliver addresses are the Rev. John G. Koser, Leitersburg; the Rev. Dr. Jacob S. Simon, the Rev. J. E. Harms, the Rev. E. C. Ide, the Rev. Dr. J. William Ott, Hagerstewn; the Rev. Dr. Charles S. Trump, Martinsburg; the Rev. Dr. D. Upton Bair, Williamsport; the Rev. William K. Diehl, Clearspring; the Rev. Ferdinand Hesse, Smithsburg; the Rev. W. L. Remsburg, Funkstown; the Rev. J. B. Rupply, Boonsboro; the Rev. J. B. Keller, Halfway, and the Rev. A. A. Kerlin, Halfway. 70 Laborers Demand $2 a Day and Walk Out When Demand is Befused. The employes in the Shenandoah pulp mill and Harpers Ferry paper mill walked out yesterday afternoon. They demand an increase in wages to $2 a day. There are about 70 men on the payroll of the two mills. Employee on the grinders and wet machines work 12 hours a day. About a month ago the men's wages were advanced from $1.60 to $1.75, but they claim they cannot live on their wages. The mills are said to be crowded with orders. General Manager G. R. Bready has wired to Wilmington, Del. the main office of the companies, for instructions. Domestic Trouble Blamed for Cumberland Man's Suicide Near Rockwood. Charles Ling, of Cumberland, 49 years old, was found dead along the Baltimore and Ohio tracks near Rockwood Sunday night. He was struck by a locomotive in front of which it is believed he threw himself. He had been taken from the track just in time to save his life several times previously. Domestic troubles are given as the cause. In the same locality John Kornet, 40 years old, unmarried, was run down by a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train and killed. He was returning from his work. MARTINSBURG IS URGED TO ASSIST In the Liberty Loan and Local Financial Institutions Aid in Selling Monds. Local interest it attached to the announcements which have been made by the U. S. Treasury Department concerning the War Bonds which are to be issued by the Federal Government. Local financial institutions have already announced that they will aid in selling these bonds. The first offering of bonds, the sale of which was authorized by Congress in April, will be dated July 1, 1917. The new loan will be offered at par at popular subscription. Ample opportunity will be given to every man and woman in the United States to make an absolute safe investment. The bonds, of course, will be free from all local, State or national taxation, except inheritance taxation B. & O. Payroll. At the People's National Bank, of Brunswick, Saturday, it was learned that $47,000 have been paid out to employes of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Brunswick for the first half of April. This includes money paid out for overtime made by employees in train service during the month of February. THE REV. JACK HYDE OFFERS HIS SERVICES News has reached the city that the Rey, Jack Hyde, formerly of this city, but now a successful Baptist minister in Maine, has offered his services to the Secretary of the Navy. Mr. Hyde began life as a sailor, and saw much service before entering the ministry. THE PIONEER PRESS Entered at Postoffice, Martinsburg, West Virginia as second class matter. Subscription Rates: One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... 75 Three Months ..... 80 Issues every Saturday by J. R. Clifford, Editor and Owner. Drawer 869.....Bell Phone 101J SATURDAY, MAY 12, 1917. Brazil has 26,000,000 people of which 18,000,000 are illiterate. Has any man who violates the law himself, the right to accuse another? Our churches are crowded with Cardinal Richelieu, who when occasions demand discard the lion's skin and don that of the fox. Good for Governor John J. Cornwell for a census taking of idlers. Appoint goodly inclined local men who know them in their locality. After reading the Vawter trial, we are forced to call on imagination to paint the horrors of wicked women everywhere they live. And it is as marvelous as mysterious how a man could do as Vawter did. No wonder Dr. Spitzka in pronouncing Cszolgosz sane said: "scratch the human being and the beast is seen." It is going the rounds that W. J. Bryan's work for peace is filling his pockets with German gold. There is but one thing on earth he likes better and that is to be President of the United States. He may fill his pocket with it, but never will fill his ambition by being elected President of the United States. The Philadelphia Tribune is hitting some hard blows for the race with which it is identified. This is very necessary, because the Negro's status is becoming somewhat precarious in the Keystone State, and needs just such a guardian as the Tribune invariably proves itself to be. Congratulations are due Messrs. Perry and Williams for the good work they are doing. We sympathize with Editor Julius F. Taylor, of the Chicago Broad-Axe, in the death of his aged mother, which occurred at the latter's home in Harrisburg, Pa. She was in her 93rd. year, and during all of those long years, she, like her son, did a large share of good in this world. In connection with the death of this grand old lady, the pity is that people like Mrs. Dixon are fast passing away and can never be replaced. --- Things that spring up mushroom like as a rule, die in a jiffy. The South, so says John Temple Graves started prohibition to deprive the Negro, but not the whites, and if it is to be applied to both alike, the South will aid in its repeal. And now, in its imaginary glorious culmination, the war lords, knowing its power in war, have virtually said, get all you want, just so you pay us one dollar more than $1.10 on a gallon. So if your whiskev now costs you $3.00 a gallon, pay one dollar more, get and drink all you want. As we said weeks ago, it is the semi-soul of war, we reiterate it now and can prove it. If public sentiment clamors and favors the "Birth of a Nation," we have a truer and by far a more rousing drama to present and offset it. Let it be called, The Growth of a Race. It can include its obstacles from 1619; its war record, its plantation-life and love; its care for the Southern white women during the war of the rebellion; its bloody struggle to be men and women; its church-work; its education; homes and home-life, and its inconceivable acquisition of land and wealth. It would absolutely undo all that has been done against it, and make a wonderful impression for good in America. To rebut with bitter opposition is its bounden duty, if success is to be its glory. Cowards never won a victory and never will. Keep in mind that God only helps those who help themselves. Some woman in last Sunday's American took exception to William Tecumsch Sherman's definition of war, and denies it by substituting sacrifice instead of "hell." We shall stick to Sherman's definition of war, and to clinch it, will only need to recall the public talk and print of the war over the "pond" to prove it. It is said the dead bodies are wired four together, hauled off the field of battle and burned to extract nitrogen to make powder and the bones to fertilize the soil. But worse still, a decree is said to have been made that all the young German girls should submit to motherhood, and that over three million babies have been born since the war began. If that isn't hell, what is hell? If closely looked into, the rigid enforcement of law, is the rigid application of injustice. Before the war, in our boyhood, country men took as much care of wild game, as their women did of their tame fowls. A pheasant or turkey-ben's nest when found was protected by something they believed would keep the foxes away. Why not urge a return of those old time-honored truisms of the old time better stock of people? There was no game, nor fish law then. They gigged, had fish-pots and fished, whenever they had time and the streams always were full of fish. Why not do away with the game and fish laws, as long as the war goes on, and let the poor get their meat as best they can—with a proviso, that any one who hunts or fishes to sell, or any one who buys, shall be rigidly punished by fine and imprisonment? "Et tu Brute!" This time-worn appellation can be applied with aptitude toward Frank O. Lowden, erstwhile Republican leader in Illinois and now governor of that great state. We apply the familiar phrase toward Lowden because of the fact that he has vetoed the bill passed by both houses of the Illinois legislature which was enacted with the express purpose in mind of making such moving picture shows as the "Birth of A Nation" impossible of exhibition. The bill was fathered by Hon. R. R. Jackson, one of the brightest men of color in the country and deserved to stand. We hope he will find some way out of the difficulty, and likewise wish to see Negroes of Illinois remember Lowden for his treachery to them in a manner which will admit of no construction but that they can hit back when anybody strikes them, be it a Republican governor or the humblest citizen in the land. In conclusion, the Pioneer Press bets a dollar to a doughnut that had the governor been Dunn, (a democrat), he would have validated instead of invalidated Jackson's bill. Foolish Negroes! Every day a new leader bobs us with hat in his hand begging to fight, and told every time, "not wanted." Can't you bide your time? You were not wanted in the early sixties, and when old glory was trailing in the dust and Lincoln's call was answered by two hundred thousand brave Negroes a hundred thousand white men threw down their arms. Prejudice has so rapidly grown with even foreigners from the worst kinds of slavery, that if we went in now and they had a million soldiers, down would go their arms. Preserve your souls in patience. It won't be long till you will have a chance to convert some of the new issue General Joe Wheelers. It won't be long till America's "nigge. haters" will do on earth on battlefields what Henry Watterson declares they will do on the judgment day—grab Negroes and beg them to stand between them and God. Poor foreigners come here from abject poverty and slavery friendly to dogs but are encouraged to hate "niggers," and they out Herod Herod, and mangle America's derisive word "nigger" in their jabbery until it can be spoken and understood by their children, who believe it is the first letter of America's English alphabet. Hotels, restaurants, theatres, the movies, &c. jimrow the fool jimrowables. Segregated, all over the "Land of the Free and the home of the brave." The party for which we won the war, and kept it in power forty years, allowed us to be disfranchised. Just bide your time, it regulates all things. You have made America by your toil, and you will save it by your heroism on the final battlefields. You are going to prove to be America's redeeming asset in devotion and patriotism in a crushing finality. MAKE FARMS EFFICIENT. MAKE PARMS EFFICIENT. (From Louisville 'Courier Journal.) Every untilled acre that is tillable in America this year is a loss to the millions in America and the millions in other countries included in the list allied against Prussian savagery. It is necessary to stimulate to the utmost the production of crops. To that end the farmer should be given to understand that there is no probability, or possibility, of the passage of a price-fixing law under which a profit on farming will be denied. There is more or less irresponsible gable about the need of a law to prevent the farmers from making the war a get-rich-quick opportunity. If it were believed that there might be a law between now and harvest time denying to the farmer a reasonable profit on his crops, or upon his livestock sales, farmers would hesitate to plant expanded acreage and would hesitate to feed meat animals at the present exorbitant price of feed with the purpose of bringing them to market next summer or next autumn. Let there be no misunderstanding on this point. The farmer will not be victimized. Note what Premier Lloyd George says about farming in the United Kingdom: "As a result of the guarantees to the farmers and farm laborers a million fresh acres of land have been brought under cultivation, which is equal to producing two million tons of food." In making its arrangements for the development of its highest efficiency in this war America will have the benefit of the seasoned judgment of statesmen, economists, agriculturists of the allied countries. There will be no ruinous disposition to injure the farmers and cause a reduction of planted acres or a reduction of stock feeding. Every farmer can afford to plant all of the land he can cultivate. He can afford to continue stock feeding with confidence in the market. The danger is not that there will be overproduction of grain and other feed and food crops, or overproduction of livestock. The danger is insufficient production. No aere that may be tilled advantageously should remain untilled. The value of pasturage must not be overlooked. It is not necessary, or wise, to sacrifice too much pasture. The grazing of animals is as important as the production of their grain ration. Farming must remain, as it has been, a balanced industry, with grazing as a necessary feature, and the raising of livestock absolutely necessary for proper fertilization. It is even more necessary than formerly to raise livestock for their value in intensive farming near cities where the vegetable crops are produced. The increase of motor truck and the decrease of draft animals in heavy hauling and light delivery service has cut down the city production of stable manure, and a further decrease is in prospect. Formerly stable manure might be had almost anywhere in cities for the hauling. The time is coming, because of motor transportation, when truck gardeners will have to pay such prices to stable manure—necessary to their business—that the "soiling" of dairy upon small farms will become a valuable if not a necessary adjunct of trucking in the vicinity of cities in extensive agriculture the pasturage of dairy or beef cattle must remain a prominent feature of constructive tillage. It is not necessary to plow up lawns, parks, golf links or, other small reservations, or to sacrifice pasture recklessly, in a country in which there is more land than labor, but it is important to till every acre that can be tilled and without sacrifice on every farm. When guarantees of profits are being made by the British government to induce increased tillage there is no prospect of denials of profits for American farmers. No such bugaboose need disturb the man who has land and mules and man labor. There never has been a better prospect for profitable farming. WOMEN AND GIRLS WILL BE EMPLOYED Cumberland Valley Will Fill Positions Vacated By Men Called to the Colors. Auditor C. M. Davison, of Chambersburg, is now receiving applications of women and girls to act as clerks with the Cumberland Valley Railroad. The idea is that women can fill many positions in the departments vacated by men called to the colors. The Pennsylvania Railroad inaugurated the plan and extended it to the Cumberland Valley road, which in one of the main branches. A large number of women and girls are now employed in Broad street station in Philadelphia and in the general offices doing the work, formerly performed by men. There has been a great demand for typists and stenographers. GEOLOGICAL MAP SHOWS RESOURCES Jefferson and Berkeley Counties Lead All Others in Limestone Deposits. A map published in the state geological survey has been given circulation. It shows the mineral deposits of the state. Jefferson county is colored blue all over to indicate our chief mineral resources, that of limestone. Berkeley county has a streak of the same color, reaching from the Potomac river to the Frederick county line, with a width of five or six miles. No other counties of the state have so much limestone as Jefferson and Berkeley, although Hampshire, Mineral, Grant, Hardy, Greenbrier, Monroe and Mercer each have small deposits. CALLS CHILDREN TO WORK ON FARM State Corn Club Leader Kendrick Says They Can Help Win War. "The boys and girls of West Virginia can help to win the war by growing more corn, potatoes, poultry, pigs and other products," said W. H. Kendrick, Boys' Club state leader, ad- dressing the County Agricultural Agents' conference at Elkins yesterday. Discussing the feeding of live stock, Prof. E. H. W. Sheets, of the animal husbandry department of the university, said much feed was now wasted due to improper care and lack of balanced rations. To increase productions and reduce waste is the aim of the county agents this year. The convention closed last night with a smoker tendered by the citizens of Elkins. 2. VEHICLE BURNED TWELVY BURNED young Child Runs Into Room Wrapped in Flames and Will Probably Succumb to Burns. Richard, the 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Shilling, Crewsville, was seriously burned shortly after each yesterday. How he was burned could not be learned. His sister, Miss Catherine Shilling, was dressing for examination exercises at school and Little Richard was playing in the room. He got up and left the room and his sister heard him scream but thought he was screaming at the cat he was playing with. Then he ran into the room his whole body in flames. She, quickly grabbed a sheet off the bed and wrapped it around his. Dr. Humphry. Chewsville, was called at once, and found that his body was burned, his one side being burned black. Whether he inhaled the flames it could not be determined, but his condition is very serious. M. B. SAUNDERS MODIFIES U-BOAT FORECAST. Washington.—William L. Saunders, chairman of the Naval Consulting Board, has definitely withdrawn his statement that a solution for the German submarine menace had been found. He has reported to Secretary Daniels that what he really meant was "that the board has what it believes to be good suggestions along various lines and is doing good experimental work." Mr. Daniels made this announcement stating at the same time that he expected to have a conference with Mr. Saunders and other members of the board. Mr. Saunders has designed and patented apparatus for subaqueous drilling, using the tube and water jet system now in general use. His rock drilling and quarrying devices track and bar channelers, the radial axe system of coal mining' and the system of pumping liquids by compressed air, now extensively used by the Russian oil fields have given him high rank as an inventor of merit. From 1878 to 1881 he was in charge of building docks, ware houses, and ships channels in New York harbor. Mr. Saunders is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and is a member of the American Institute of Mining Engineers by which he was board. (Photograph Pack Bros. from Underwood & Underwood.) Mr. J. William Baylor, of Charles Town, paid the Press office a pleasant call the other day. Mr. George Jones, of Chambersburg, was in our city on Wednesday night. He formerly lived here. Miss Florence Childs has returned home after a pleasant visit of several weeks in Pittsburg. Mrs. Jerry Myers, an energetic matron of Kearneysville, was a business visitor to Martinsburg on Thursday. Mrs. Elizabeth Burrell, of Harper's Ferry, visited her daughter, Mrs. Sadie Crane, of this city on Thursday last. She was accompanied by the latter's little daughter Mildred. Mrs. Marechal Bennett, of Harrisburg, passed through town en route to her old home in Kearneysville on Saturday last, where she went to be in attendance upon her sick mother. DR. FAHRNEY, HAGERSTOWN, MD. Chronic Diseases Only. Anemia, Appendicitis, Arteriosclerosis (Hardening of Arteries), Asthma, Biliousness, Bladder Disorder, Blood Disorder, Catarrh, Constipation, Consumption, Diabetes, Dropsy, Drowsiness, Gall Stones, Gastritis, Headache, Heart Disease, Indication, Nervousness, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Rundown Condition, Sciatica, Sluggish Liver, Skin Diseases, Stomach Trouble, Tuberculosis, Consultation Free. DAVID SLOAN ARRIVES SAFELY AT FRENCH PORT David W. Sloan and the other Americans who sailed on April 28 for France have arrived safely, according to a cablegram received by relatives at Cumberland. The name of the port at which they landed is not given. The entire party immediately disembarked and will proceed in a few days to the war zone. Mr. Sloan will serve with the ambulance corps. SHOWALTER CASE IS TRANSFERRED Fairmont Banker Will Probably Be Tried at Fairmont—Judge Dayton Not to Preside. vice president of the First National Bank of Fairmont, appeared in the United States District Court at Wheeling this week in answer to two indictments the government has had found against him for alleged acts in connection with the operations of his bank. Mr. Showalter was not formally arraigned, but was directed to renew his bond of $5,000, to appear at Parkersburg on June 12 for trial. Showalter was represented by Attorney John A. Howard, of Wheeling and Samuel R. Hite, of Fairmont, was surety on the bond. Attorney Howard announced that he would not resist the action of the government in transferring the case to Parkersburg but would not agree at this time to be ready for trial then He said he would try to get in shape for trial, but if not would attempt to have the date of trial set for a later term. Judge Dayton announced that owing to long association with Mr. Showalter and his family he would enter aormal ofrder excusing himself from trying the case and that another judge would be sent to Parkersburg for the purpose. The first indictment against Showalter was returned by the grand jury in Wheeling at a former term, but the second one was returned by the grand jury at the present term of court. LOCAL BANKS WIN AGAINST PHILIPPI Supreme Court Decides in Favor of Old National Bank and Bank of Martinsburg. At the Tuesday session of the state supreme court the following opinions were handed down, which are of interest to this section: In the opinion written by Judge Poffenbarger in the case of the State ex rel Old National Bank of Martinsburg against the City of Philippi, the court holds that the Barbour county capital must make provision to wipe out an obligation amounting to $3,228.16 and costs. Herbert C. Brooks was given a judgment against the city of Philippi and later assigned the judgment to the Martinsburg bank. In the syllabus, Judge Poffenbarger sdfs: "A municipal corporation has power and authority to provide funds a second time for payment of a valid debt against it, the funds first provided therefor having been diverted by it to other public purposes, and may be compelled to do so by writ of mandamus. "The creditor in such case cannot consistently be required to await provision for his debt by a regular or general levy to be laid in the relatively remote force if the municipal authorities are in default, by reason of their failure or refusal to provide therefor in a regular or general levy of a past year, in which it was their duty to provide for it." State ex rel Bank of Martinsburg vs. City of Philippi, from Barbour county: writ of manadmus awarded; Poffenbarger, judge. State vs. Wyndham, from Jefferson county; reversed, verdict set aside and new trial awarded; Lynch, President. County Court of Jefferson County vs. Hopkins, from Jefferson County affirmed; Ritz, judge. THREE MISSIONS ARE COMING HERE THREE MISSIONS ARE COMING HERE Japan and Rusia Will Send Representatives to Work Out War. Problems. WASHINGTON, May 10.—Three great missions from nations fighting for the same ileads which brought America into the war against Germany will soon start for this country. The state department has been informed that Russia will soon start a commission of high officials to bring statements of friendship, while unofficial word has likewise reached the administration that Japan is soon to send a special body of dignitaries to Washington. The Japanese mission selected by the emperor, is to come on a warship its object is to endeavor to end the misunderstanding which have led to a talk of future war between the two nations. Indications to this government are that Nippon believes the moment propitious to seal a closer understanding between the eastern and the western world, on the frontiers of which Japan and the United States stand, than ever has been reached before. HEALTH CONFERENCE HELD AT CHARLESTON County and City Officials Meet at Capital and Discuss Many Problems. A conference of about 50 county and city health officers was held at Charleston yesterday, Dr. W. W. Golden, president of the state board of health, presiding and Dr. aS. L. Jepson, state commissioner of health, acting as secretary. Gov. John J. Cornwell and Prof. Charles R. Mills, of the University of Pennsylvania, spoke. Among those who read papers were J. P. Leak, passed assistant surgeon, United States health service; Dr. S. L. Jepson and President Golden. SALOONS MUST NOT SELL TO SOLDIERS Sheriff Will File Remonstrance Against Every Saloonkeeper Who Disobeys Notice. There will be no more spectacles of National Guardsmen crowding into local saloons and going up and down the streets of Cumberland in various states if intoxication. An order was issued by Sheriff Peter C. McFarland gave notice that any saloon keeper in Allegheny county who sells, directly or indirectly, any intoxicating liquor of lager beer to a soldier in uniform will have a remonstrance immediately filed against him in the Circuit Court. Major Barrett, commanding the Fourth Regiment, conferred with the county and city officials yesterday in order to remedy the intolerable condition. Reports had gone to him of Guardsmen walking the streets intoxicated and of several disorderly incidents in which they participated. Since coming to Cumberland he has sent one member of the squad stationed here to Fort Meyer on a 30 days' sentence at hard labor. Others have been reprimanded. In a conference with Sheriff McFarland, Major Barrett stated that his investigation showed conditions to be very bad at Oldtown, North Branch, Westernport and Cumberland. To break up the selling of intoxicants to the soldiers the sheriff then decided to issue a notice that he will file a remonstrance against every saloonkeeper who furnishes intoxicants to any person wearing the uniform of the National Guard or he regular army. The order goes into effect at once. SOLDIERS AT CAMP RECEIVE SALARY Members of National Guard Get Money at Camp Cornwell—$25.000 Distributed. Tuesday was pay day at Camp Cornwell. Lieut. S. F. Sears, U. S. Q. M. department headquarters at Charleston dropped in with somewhere around $25,000 which he distributed in pay to the men. The men lined up and were paid off at the camp Y. M. C. A. MINER ARRESTED ON GRAVE CHARGE Ehpriam Bush is Said to Have Thrown Dynamite on Bridge. Ephraim Bush, a young miner of Bloomington, Md., just west of Piedmont, has been arrested by soldiers guarding the Bloomington bridge, over which the Baltimore on Ohio tracks cross near Piedmont. It is charged he threw six sticks of dynamite on the tracks near the bridge. The authorities are searching for two others alleged to have been implicated in a plot to damage the railroad or bridge. It is thought the men know how the dynamite came to be near the railroad track. Bush said he found the dynamite and carelessly tossed it on the track without intending any harm. The explosive, it is said, had been buried near the place it was found by the two men wanted. MICG JENNIE SMITH SPEAKES HERE SUNDAY Miss Jeanie Smith, the Baltimore & Ohio railroad evangelist, will speak at the Rirst U. B. Church on Sunday, at the morning service, afternoon and night services, in the absence of the Rev. Dr. W. F. Gruver, who is attending the general meeting of the U. B. church at Wichita, Kansas. CALLED HER FAMILY Six Years Ago, Thinking She Might Die, Says Texas Lady, But Now She is a Well, Strong Woman and Praises Cardui For Her Recovery. Royse City, Tex.—Mrs. Mary Kilman, of this place, says; "After the birth of my little girl...my side commenced to hurt me. I had to go back to bed. We called the doctor. He treated me...but I got no better. I got worse and worse until the misery was unbearable...I was in bed for three months and suffered such agony that I was just drawn up in a knot... the better. That was six years ago and I am still here and am a well, strong woman, and I owe my life to Cardui. I had only taken half the bottle when I began to feel better. The misery in my side got less... I continued right on taking the Cardui until I had taken three bottles and I did not need any more for I was well and never felt better in my life... I have never had any trouble from that I told my husband if he would get me a bottle of Cardui I would try it.... I commenced taking it, however, that evening I called my family about me.... for I knew I could not last many days unless I had a change for CITIZENS TO UNITE AND HELP CITY TO PAVE THE STREETS MOVEMENT IS LAUNCHED TO OR GANIZE YOUNG MEN'S CLUB PLANNED TO HOLD GREAT MASS MEETING AND LAY INPOSITION BEFORE PEOPLE Since the bond issue has been approved, and in view of labor conditions, a movement has been launched by a number of enterprising citizens to organize a Young Men's club for the purpose of assisting the city administration in meeting all emergencies. It is proposed, if the new organization is perfected, to assist the city officials in securing labor, and if it cannot be secured then have the members do the work. Those advocating the movement say that thousand men will volunteer, and give their services gratis toward paving the streets. It is argued that the men can be organized, and those not physically able to perform a day's labor be worked in relays of two, three or four hours each, and in that way it would not be long until the streets that are to be paved can be graded and made ready for the brick or asphalt. A large number of citizens have already expressed their willingness to give their services when necessary, saying they are willing to help the city in every possible way, and if all will unite the improvements can be quickly made, and the people be deriving the benefits from paved streets, etc. This afternoon a committee will wait upon Mayor Leiter and lay the plan before him, and it is thought he will look upon it with favor. It is also planned to have a great mass meeting to discuss the question thoroughly, and, if possible, perfect the organization. If this is done every member's service will be placed at the city's disposal, and when needed will be called for. Every citizen should feel a greater interest in the city than ever before. The approval of the bond issue has placed the city squarely on the map, and all cities and towns in the surrounding country have a higher regard for us than they previously had. If the citizens will only manifest a greater patriotic spirit and give evidence of self-pride it will only be a short time until the city has such splendid streets that motorists and others will prefer to visit the city raher than others in this section. BEDSIDE the better. That was six years ago and I am still here and am a well strong woman, and I owe my life to Cardui. I had only taken half the bottle when I began to feel better. The misery in my side got less... I continued right on taking the Carduf until I had taken three bottles and I did not need any more for I was well and never felt better in my life... I have never had any trouble from that day to this." Do you suffer from headache, backache, pains in sides, or other discomforts, each month? Or do you feel weak, nervous and fagged-out? If so, give Cardui, the woman's tonic, a trial. I. 71 SHERIFFS FORM AN ORGANIZATION A. M. Glover is President and S. P. Janett Secretary-Treasurer. The sheriffs of West Virginia met at Parkersburg yesterday and formed a State association, and discussed the enforcement of the prohibition and other laws. The organization for the enforcement of the selective draft law was considered by the officials. A. D. Williams, State itoad Engineer, conferred with the sheriffs on the road laws and the working of巡逻ers. A telegram was sent Governor Coorwell, pleading the full efforts of the sheriffs in the present crisis of the country. The officers follow: President, A. M. Glover, Marion county; vice presidents, John L. Dougou, Monongalia county; S. R. Woodzeil, Webster county; H. E. Love, Cabell county; G. T. Blankenship, Mingo county, and S. P. Jarrett, Kanawha county; secretary-treasurer R. R. Hale, Lewis county; assistant secretary, Donald P. Davis, Mineral county. FIRE DESTROYS BERYL BUILDING Included General Store, Davis Coal and Coke and Postoffice—Loss $20,000. Fire of unknown origin which started yesterday completely destroyed the large general store of the Buxton-Landstreet Company at Beryl, W. Va., one mile west of Piedmont and the offices of the Davis Coal and Coke Company were also destroyed. The United States postoffice was located in the Buxton-Landstreet store. The loss is estimated at $20,000, partly covered by insurance. COAL OPERATORS FOR PROHIBITION West Virginia Association Urges Closing of Distilleries and Breweries. Conservation of the nation's grain supply and promotion of industrial efficiency through national prohibition were urged in a resolution forwarded yesterday by an officer of the Central West Virginia Coal Operators' Association, to members of the West Virginia delegation in congress. They were adopted at a general meeting of the organization Tuesday night at Fairmont. Members of the association operate holdings which produce 15,000,000 tons of coal annually. PROGRAM FOR THE COMMENCEMENT IS ANNOUNCED TODAY ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT OF CITY HOSPITAL WILL OCCUR FRIDAY NIGHT DR. W. C. TAYLOR WILL DELIVER THE ADDRESS TO GRAD- UATES RECEPTION AT THE Y. W. C. L. HOME FOLLOWING THE EXERCISES Arrangements have been perfected for the annual commencement exercises of the City Hospital Training school which will be held Friday night at 8 o'clock in the lecture room of the First M. E. church, when two graduates will receive their diplomas. The following is the program of the exercises: Thompson's Orchestra. A. D. Darby, master of ceremonies. Invocation—The Rev. Dr. F. M. Woods. "Rustle of Spring," piano, Linding —Mrs. Leo A. Livers. Address—The Rev. Dr. W. C. Taylor Soprano solo, "Morning," Oley Speaks—Mrs. Imo Thompson Ware, Accompanist, Mrs. Leo. A. Livers. Presentation of diplomas—Dr. H. G. Tonkin. Graduates—Miss Edna Leehan, Martinsburg, W. Va., and Miss Ida Bishop, Martinsburg, W. Va. "Songs of Sunny Southland", Hall, Le-he-va-le Guartette—Messrs. Grove, Brown, Livers and Ware. "Meet Me At Twilight," Harris, Bass solo—Leon H. Ware, with quartette chorus. Closing address and benediction—Rev. Charles C. Durkee. 2,610 CHILDREN IN CITY DISTRICT SAY ENUMERATORS 2,610 CHILDREN IN CITY DISTRICT SAY ENUMERATORS REPORT SHOWS AN INCREASE OF 83 OVER THAT OF LAST YEAR ONLY ONE WARD IN THE CITY, THE FOURTH, SHOWS A DECREASE TEACHERS FOR NEXT YEAR WILL BE ELECTED AT NEXT MEETING, JUNE 4. According to the report of the enumerators last night at the regular monthly meeting of the board of education there are in Martinsburg Independent disctrict 2,610 children of school age, a gain of 83 over last year. The report said: Following the exercises a reception will be tendered the nurses by the Ladies Auxiliary at the Young Women's Christian League Home in South Maple avenue, at which time an elaborate program will be rendered, following which refreshments will be serevd. Music will be furnished by Harrison's orchestra, Miss Trenary will sing a solo, and Misses Chamberlain and Becker will sing a duet. The invited guests, nurses and their friends, doctors, members of the auxiliary and the directorate will attend. Increase 67. 1917 1916 First ward 347 307 Second ward 460 438 Third ward 583 580 Fourth ward 432 452 Fifth ward 460 426 Total 2,282 2,203 Colored 328 324 Total 2,610 2,527 t6hsCtumon( head-0 etaoin in Superintendant's Report. Superintendent Morton submitted the following report, which was accepted and ordered made a part of day eenlvng, June 4. Best in attendance, High school; best attendance grammar schools, John street; best room in attendance, 8th grade, John street; school having least percentage of tardiness, John street; rooms having no cases of tardfneess, 1 Classical, 1 Classical-Scientific, 111 Classical-Scientific, High school; 5th, 6th and 8th grades Burke street; 1, 2b, 3b, 4a, 4b and 8th grades, John street, 2nd, 4th and 8th grades, High street and 2nd, 5th Total ..... 1,408 ..... 1,341 Increase 67. Attendance ..... 1917 ..... 1916 High school ..... 193 ..... 185 Burke street ..... 282 ..... 270 John street ..... 372 ..... 345 High street ..... 216 ..... 217 Hoogs street ..... 227 ..... 226 Sumner school ..... 118 ..... 96 the minutes. Enrollment ..... 1917 ..... 1916 High school ..... 206 ..... 195 Burke street ..... 312 ..... 304 John street ..... 409 ..... 385 High street ..... 248 ..... 239 Hooge street ..... 257 ..... 260 Sumner school ..... 137 ..... 119 Total ..... 1,569 1,502 grades Hoops street. Schools having no cases of corporal punishment, High, Burke street and John street. Sumner School. Secretary Pitzer reported that $8, 222.59 has been spent so far in the construction of the new Sumner school, and there remained to be expended $5,973.41. Bids For Coal. The board decided to advertise immediately for coal, as it is efident that the price will be advanced within a short time. Bids will be asked for 315 tons of George Creek big vein. Elect Teachers. So all applicants may know whether or not they will teach in the city school next year, it was decided to elect teachers at the next regular meeting on Monday, June 4. A few applications were read last night, but they were filed and will be acted upon at the next meeting. Close Election Day. As a special school election will be held on Tuesday, June 5, it was decided to close all schools that day with the exception of the High school because examinations will be in progress there then. Bills Paid. Bills amounting to $3,320 were ordered paid. These included teachers', anitors, and Dr. Canter's salaries. Those attending the meeting were President E. S. Barton, Commissioners, M. G. Tabler, Dr. W. E. Minghini, Harry Kuhn and Charles W. Siler, Secretary Pitzer, Superintendent Wm. C. Morton, and Principals M. L. Wachtel, Lee Siler, D. H. Dodd, O. L. Snyder and F. R. Ramer. The board adjourned to meet Mon- ASK LEGISLATURE TO PURCHASE SHEEP Commissioner of Agriculture Will Appeal for West Virginia Farmers. Commissioner of Agriculture James H. Stewart will ask the special session of the legislature, when it convenes in Charleston next week, for an appropriation sufficiently large to bring West Virginia thousands of sheep which will be sold to farmers of the state and the state reimbursed for its expenditure, it has been announced. Commissioner Stewart says West Virginia offers exceptional advantages for raising sheep and that three hundred thousand sheep now in the state should be increased to at least a million. Thousands of acres of land in the state could be utilized for the raising of sheep and the landowners, he says, would not only get a profitable price for wool, but it would also mean the increased production of nutritious food. "I know of no way in which this department could better serve the state and her people," said Mr. Stewart. "It is a matter which should have the attention of the people in time of peace, but it is doubly important now when the nation is asked to feed the world." WESTERN MARYLAND TO DISCONTINUE 2 TRAINS Two Will be Taken Off on May 18 and More May be Discontinued Later. In compliance with the suggestion from Washington that passenger train service be curtalled wherever possible so as to make more equipment and motive power available for other uses, the Western Maryland Railway Company has arranged to withdraw several of its passenger trains on the Baltimore-Hagerstown division on May 18. This will be followed by other withdrawals on the 27th of the month. In taking this step the Western Maryland is the first railroad operating in and out of Baltimore to abandon any part of its passenger train service, in order to be in a better position to take care of government traffic during the war with Germany. It is understood that on May 18 at least two trains on the Baltimore-Hagerstown division, operating each day, will be taken off, and, later on, other trains will be withdrawn, provided this can be done without too great inconvenience to the traveling public. Vice President J. M. Davis, of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, in charge of operations, has sent transportation men out over his system to confer with division superintendents and others and with the view of reporting to his department just what passenger trains can be taken off. It is more than likely that this report will be in the hands of Mr. Davis the latter part of the week. WILLIAMSPORT BANK GETS $25,000 ON LOAN WILLIAMSPORT BANK GETS $25,000 ON LOAN Large Amount Taken In At Bank of Washington County on Saturday. The Washington County Bank of Williamsport, is one of the first banking institutions in the county to subscribe for the "liberty loan" of the government. The bank on Saturday took official action in the matter and placed a subscription with Secretary McAdoo of the Treasury Department for $25,000. While some individual subscriptions have been made in the loan, the Williamsport Bank is one of the pioneers as an institution in the movement to invest in the enormous war loan. 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