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The Pioneer Press. ' HERE SHALL THE PRESS, THE PEOPLE'S RIGHTS MAINTAIN, UNAWED BY INFLUENCE AND UNBRIBED BY GAIN ' Department of Archives. The ' HERE SHA ESTBLISHED 1882. TOBACCO STEMS AND STALKS ARE Valuable Fertilizer and Should be Used to a Good Advantage Should the demand of Europe for American tobacco stems cease, these stems, which contain large quantities of plant food, especially potash, may be used to good advantage by the American grower of tobacco as fertilizer. Soil fertilized by these stems secured from the cigar and tobacco factories and stemmeries, will produce leaf-tobacco of better burning qualities and texture. Tobacco stems as fertilizer should be applied in smaller quantities than manure, because they contain larger quantities of the constituents which feed the plant, according to the department's tobacco specialists. Tw tons per acre of "seed stems" (stems from cigar factories) or 2 i-2 tons of "Kentucky stems" (stems from the stemmeries) are known to give good results in New England and, so far as available, these stems will undoubtedly furnish a very satisfactory source of potash, as well as other plant foods, in other tobacco sections. Considerable quantities of tomacostems have long been exported to Germany and other parts of Europe where they are often used in the manufacture of low-grade smokingtobacco and as a source of nicotine. Tobacco stalks which are not removed from the farm under prevailing methods, are not always used to the best advantage as a fertilizer. Like the stems, they contain considerable quantities of valuable plant food (though not so much) and may be used freely as a fertilizer for tobacco and other crops. They may be profitably used to improve the hay lot by simply spreading the stalks over the land in the land in the fall or they may be plowed under at the same season for cultivated crops such as cotton, corn, tobacco, etc. The practice of piling tobacco stalks in heaps and leaving them exposed to the weather means a waste of valuable material that might be returned to the soil. The practice of burning them is also wasteful unless they are infected by such a serious disease as the Granville wilt. YOU WANT TO ATTEND THE ROAD MEETING YOU WANT TO ATTEND THE ROAD MEETING Southern Appalachian God Roads Association Meets At Bristol, October 8 and 9. A. D. Williams, chief road engineer, of the state road bureau, ofWest Virginia. Morgantown, sends out the following letter, which is self-explanatory: "The Southern Appalachian Good Roads Association, which consists of the states of Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida and Alabama, will hold their annual meeting at Bristol, Va.-Tenn., October 6 to 9, inclusive, and has asked to ascertain who would be willing to attend from this state. Would you find out who would possibly attend from your county, including yourself, and let me know at the earliest possible date?" Kansas contemplates planting an extra 2,000,000 acres to wheat. We foresee that next year's Kansas clamor for harvest hands will be louder than ever.—Manchester Union. WILLARD HOPEFUL OF THE OUTLOOK Gives Out Optimistic Interview After Attending Conference of Railroad Men. Daniel Willard, president of the Baltimore and Ohio and one of the railroad executives who held a conference Wednesday with President Wilson on the railway situation, was in New York Friday and expressed himself as being hopeful of the outok. While declining to make any predictions, he said: "One or two of the newspapers have said that the railroads should beelear frankly what they want and take the public into their confidence. They are trying to. In Europe the people of all the nations are fighting and dying to perpetrate their institutions. Americans are called upon to do so little in comparison. All that we have to do is to bury personal differences, and personal interests, so that we may meet the situation that exists here on the highest and broadest ground. Facts and conclusions of six weeks ago no longer have any application. The circumstances of today are wholly extraordinary, and call or extraordinary measures. On the other hand, there is no occasion to become excited or to act precipitately. "We did not expect any immediate answer from the President. The question is too big to deal with offend. There was no idea in our minds that he should ask the Commerce Commission to increase rates, because neither he nor the commission can act otherwise than the law permits. "All we have asked is that the President, after considering the case deliberately and if he thinks it wise, to indicate to the public the seriousness of the situation the railroads are in, and to urge that they be given special consideration at this time. It has been said that the railroads are not alone in being obliged to pay higher rates for money since the war began. That is true; but the other industries, or the majority of them are private enterprises. The railroads, while built wholly out of private capital, are wholly public institutions. If a manufacturer cannot operate at a profit he can shut down his works. A railroad cannot cease to operate under any circumstances." MR. GRASTY RETIRES FROM MANAGEMENT OF THE SUN Charles H. Grasty, who for the last four and a half years has been president and general manager of the A. S. Abell Company, has withdrawn from his active connection with The Baltimore Sun. Mr. Grasty retains his stock in the Abell company and will continue to be a member of the board of directors. The other directors are Van Lear Black, Harry C. Black, Robert Garrett, James C. Fenhagen, J. J. Nelligan and R. Brent Keyser. Van Lear Black is chairman of the board. Gingerbread—Sift one teaspoonful baking powder and half teaspoonful salt twice with two cupsful flour. Stir to a cream half cupful butter, half cupful sugar and half cupful molasses. Warm mixture slightly and beat lightly before adding a well-beaten egg, half teaspoonful ground mace and teaspoonful ginger. Dissolve half teaspoonful baking soda in tablespoonful hot water; stir this into half cupful sweet milk, lastly, stir in flour, teat hard for one minute, bake in two well buttered shallow pans in moderate oven till ready. HIGHEST POINT IN FOOD PRICES For Two Years, According to Dun's Index Number Occasioned by War in Europe. As a result of the sharp rise in commodity prices occasioned by the war in Europe. Dun's Index Number on September 1 reached the highest point attained in about two years and a half. The total on that date being $126,975, against $120,740 on August 1 and $122,053 on September 1, 1913. The present figure has not been equalled since the beginning of May. 1912, when the compilation showed $128,986. Until the opening of the current month, the general trend of values of the leading articles of consumption had been downward this year, and the recent rapid advance in quotations may be attributed almost wholly to the abnormal conditions created by developments abroad. Importations of many products have materially diminished or ceased entirely and this naturally has had a strengthening effect, while the increased foreign demands for domestic breadstuffs have been reflected in a violent upturn in the grain markets. On the other hand, cotton has declined sharply because of the pronounced falling off in the export movement and certain lines of finished goods are cheaper in consequence. Of the seven separate divisions into which the Index Number is divided, aii, save two, disclosed more or less gain on September 1 as compared with August 1, while the same is true with regard to the statement for September, 1913. Examination of the returns indicate that in comparison with the preceding month there was some recession in meats and clothing, the difference in the former group being due to the lower cost of beef. In clothing, the decline was confined solely to the raw materials, notably on cotton, quotations of which are largely nominal. An advance of about 16 per cent in the class embracing breadstuffs marked the greatest change in that direction, wheat being 22c a bushel dearer than on August 1; corn, 4 1-2c a bushel; oats 8 3-4c a bushel; barley 20c a bushel, and rye 31 1-4c a bushel higher than on the earlier date. Moreover, both beans and peas rose sharply. While the reduction in provisions was accounted for mainly by the downward trend of beef, a lower level was also reached for pork, sheep and lard, whereas there was more or less upturn in bacon, ham, hogs and tallow. Advances were rather pronounced in the groups including dairy and garden products and other food, sugar, in particular, displaying exceptional strength. Finished lines of both cotton and woolen goods showed some gain, while hides and leather reflected increased firmness. Not much net change occurred in metals, but there was a general upward tendency in the miscellaneous division, notably in drugs and chemicals as a result of the European war. Our West Virginia Grown NURSERY STOCK Fine canvassing outfit FREE. Cash Commissions Paid Weekly. Write for terms The Gold Nursery Co. Mason City, W. Va. In the Case of Judge Dayton But it is Expected This Week. No intimation has been given by members of the sub-committee of the house judiciary committee as to when they will have their report ready in regard to the resolution for the investigation of the judicial conduct of Judge A. G. Dayton. The committee has been reviewing and summarizing the evidence which was taken before the committee and probably will have its report ready this week. EMERGENCY SERVICE B. & O. FIRE FIGHTERS EMERGENCY SERVICE B. & O. FIRE FIGHTERS Organized to Protect Railroad and Other Property—May Stop Train to Fight Fire. By virtue of a circular issued by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad to its employees the men working for that company are to be constituted into a vast organization of fire-fighters, ready for emergency service in protecting the property of the public and that of the railroad against destruction by flames. Employes in train service and others whose duties require them to travel over the property are urged by the management to maintain a constant vigil against fire, either on the property of the railroad's neighbors or along its own right-of-way. Suggestions concerning precautions against fires are requested of the employes. In the event that fires be discovered by engineers, conductors or other employees in train service, they are pre-emptorily authorized by the company to lend assistance in extinguishing the blaze; but the regulation requires that in such emergency any delay occasioned by assisting in putting out a fire must be reported at the first telegraph station. While the regulation concerning the suppression of fires has in view primarily the protection of railroad property, the Baltimore and Ohio urges its men to take a broad interest in the communities in which they reside so that at all times they may render assistance of direct benefit to society. In the cities and towns, division points and terminals the railroad has provided fire-fighting apparatus for the use of employees in emergency cases, and to increase the efficiency of such protection the men are drilled in order that they keep themselves on the alert. Numerous instances have been reported of railroading forces preventing serious fire destruction. The campaign waged by the Baltimore and Ohio against fire losses extends beyond the employees to the mechanical operations of the property. Locomotive stacks have been equipped with spark nettingts to prevent particles of fire from being scattered along the right-of-way or on adjoining property and the fire grates in the engines are so designed that hot coals are not dropped along the tracks. In the ends of sidings where locomotives usually stand when waiting to pass trains, wooden ties have been replaced by steel ties for the prevention of fire. VOL.33 NO.29. BIG INCREASE IN B. & O. MILEAGE On October First Quarter of a Cent Will be Added to 1,000 Mile Book The Baltimore and Ohio is included among the eastern trunk line railroads which have filed new tariffs with the interstate commerce commission raising the price of 1,000 mile books a quarter of a cent a mile. The change is set for October 1, and it is believed that the commission will authorize it as it intimated in its freight rate decision that passenger rates were too low. Baltimore and Ohio milleage books good east of the river have always sold for $20, but, the new rate will raise them to $22.50. Interchangeable books will still be sold at $25.00, but rebate when the cover is returned will be but $2.50 instead of $5.00. PARODY ON KAISER WILHELM'S WILL PARODY ON KAISER WILHELM'S WILL Joke Sad and Serious In Its Meaning Aimed At Arrogant Ruler. PARIS, Sept. anything anti- German or anything that ridicules condemns Germany and the Kaiser gose in Paris. An enterprising printer made a pretty penny from the sale of "Kaiser Wilhelm's will," which read as follows: "My fortune to all the widows, orphans, and others of whose bereavement I have been the cause. "To Belgium, as a souvenir of her heroic defense of Liege, the Cross of Honor in diamonds, my sword, and the right to jeer at me. "To France I restore by force Alasce-Lorraine, her clocks, and her billions off ranses. "To England I give back her title, which I usurped—viz., 'King of the seas. "To Servia I give Austria. "To Russia, all my cannon, as a surety of universal peace. "To Austria I leave my last cartridge, in order that she may end the business in honorable fashion. "To all the other countries that I have forced into mobilization and war I give the wealth that remains in my empire. "To my family I give the nothing I have left. "As executor of this will I choose William Deibler to whom I regret I can not give my head, which is claimed by all the world." (Deibler is the Paris chief executioner.) STATE SOCIETY Preliminary steps looking to the formation of a West Virginia state society in Washington were taken Saturday night, when a number of West Virginians residing at the national capital effected a temporary organization with Col. J. William DeGrange, formerly of this city, a clerk in the war department, as temporary chairman, with authority to appoint the necessary committees. He named D. W. Gall, Henry Baker, J. E. Hart, W. T. George and Alfred Bates as the committee on by-laws; S] C. Cross, W. J. Lyle and J. C. Gall as reception committee. Plans for a Hallowe'en party were discussed and the arrangements were left in the hands of a committee of ten to be named by the chairman. The Pioneer Press Devoted to the Meral, Religious and Financial Development of Humanity. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION: 1 year ..... $1.80 6 months ..... 75c. 3 months ..... 40c. Pay for all advertisements is due in advance unless advertising is run by yearly contract, in which case the ad- vertiser pays every three months. Entered in Post Office at Martinsburg, W. Va. as Second Class Matter J. lt. Clifford, Editor and Proprietor Drawer 869, and Bell 'Phone 60K Martinsburg, W. Va. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19,1914 The McDowell Times certainly touched Mr Fountain on the raw, and if he fails to squirm and kick, he has lost his sense of feeling. President Wilson is telling big business men that business is "looking up." Of course it is. It's flat on its back and can't look any other way.—Ceredo Advance. The great editor, T. Thomas Fortune, has assumed charge of the editorial department of the Washington Sun. Of one thing everybody can rest assured, and that is, the Sun is going to shine brighter than ever. The Turkish Ambassador who boldly criticised this country for lynching its citizens, did well and right. That he displeased the powers that be goes without explanation. If all the foreign representatives would do likewise, good would surely follow. O for more Ruitem Beya and Wu-Ting-Fangs. It's enough to make a horse laugh when one soberly thinks over the news that the "poor railroad president's", or a delegation of them were at Washington to see President Wilson to get him interested in an effort to do something toward improving the condition of their greatly depleted finances. There was, as we see it, no mistake made when Mr. Melvin J. Chisum, editor of the Baltimore Tribune, (erstwhile Colored Man), was elected President of the National Negro Press As, sociation, when that body met at Muskogee recently. He is an all around newspaper man, knows how to write a good editorial, and gets out a paper which is calculated to both serve and please the public. Congratulations, confere, and may your administration be eminently successful is the sincere wish of the Pioneer Press. If we "ain't" said enough, speak up Brother Chisum! That was a gracious act when the white business men of Montgomery, Alabama, invited the colored business men of said city to select one or more representative colored men of that thriving place to accompany them to Washington on a mission which had for its object the improvement of that section of Alabama in which Montgomery is located. True democracy, and we would be pleased to see the example set by these Alabamians followed everywhere in the North. South. East and West, because whatever is good for the white man is likewise good for his darker brother. Bravo for the Montgomery white men and may their tribe increase Our brother editor, the Hon. H. C. Smith, jumped on Booker T. Washington with all fours for advising his people to oppose segregation by making their homes and their surroundings better and better. There are but few things Booker does and says, that strike us to favorably comment on, but this is one. To illustrate: Fifty years ago the Jews in Baltimore were sternly segregated. Did they whine and cry over it? No. They worked the harder, made their homes better and better, and today they have the finest street, and buildings in Baltimore. Go to Baltimore, and you are taken to Eutaw Place, where every house is a palace and the street an earthly paradise. The time and people who treated them then like dogs are now ashamed and are compelled to envy the Jews their homes and their beautiful surroundings. Let us do the same. We can. Sheriff-elect John Blankenship, of Knoxville, Tennessee, has appointed Mr. Rab Brabson, of that city as one of his deputies. The latter is a Negro, and the new sheriff thinks that his appointment is due the race with which he is identified. A correct conclusion, and one which white men everywhere could emulate with advantage to themselves and their colored constituents. This paper has always been of the firm opinion that where Negroes vote, they should receive both elective and appetitive recognition, and that is the only logical conclusion to reach. Our people themselves, though, can do wonders toward improving their political condition and they should use the precedent set by Knoxville and some few other sections in governing them in the use of their suffrage rights. The commercial travelers of the United States should at once get busy and make a determined effort to forestall the Eastern Railroads in their contemplated proposal to raise the price of one thousand mile books from twenty to twenty two dollars and fifty cents after October 1, 1914. They have petitioned the Inter-State Commerce Commission for the increase, and their request will very likely be granted unless the traveling public besirs i self. It should do as suggested, and that without delay. As long as we can remember mileage books good on the railroads selling them, have never been more than $20, and that is a plenty for them now, because, in many states traversed by railroad companies, it is not necessary to expend the lump sum of $20 to avail yourself of a two cents a mile rate—it being obligatory. This is a matter which vitally concerns people who ride on trains, and they should protest by the million to the Inter-State Commerce Commission at Washington against the greedy action of the railroads in trying to still squeeze the poor public, which is already overburdened along nearly every line. It is amusing to see how easily white people side-track their prejudice and put their dislike for black people in the background when their association with them means the getting of the almighty dollar. The particular case which we now have in mind is the persistency with which the white teachers in Richmond stick to their positions in the Colored High School. To date it seems almost impossible to pry them away from the soft berths which they now hold, where they are thrown in close contact with Negro children, but the Negroes of the former Capital keep constantly after them, and we hope some day that they will be successful in dislodging them and having competent colored teachers put in their places. Richmond has separate theaters hotels, street cars, railway trains—in short, separation is rampant therein, and that is why, to be consistent, the separation propaganda should hold good as between the white teacher and the black pupil. Consistency is held to be a jewel, but it has no place in the mind of the average white man who stands between him and his dollar. The case in Richmond is one of many. Here is hoping that there will be a speedy end put to all such arrangements as those referred to above, unless school's are mixed, and then we are heartily in favor of competent teachers of all races being employed in them. RAILROADS HELP FOR GOOD ROADS Public Service Permits Them to Change Their Rates on Crushed Stone To permit the railroads operating in West Virginia to assist in the movement for the construction of permanent highways the public service commission is permitting the railroads to change their rates for the hauling of crushed stone without the required thirty days notice. The commission has granted the request of the Chesapeake & Ohio railway for authority for a reduced rate on this road building material from Fort Springs to White Sulphur Springs on less than the statutory notice. The present rate is 45 cents and for road purposes it has been reduced to twenty cents per ton. Similar authority was granted by the commission to the Monongahela Traction Company for hauling crushed stone for county road work from Mannington to Ice Run. whose name is not on the lists to cast his ballot. WEST VIRGINIA BANKERS FIRM Agree Not to Form a Separate Currency Association—Make Rec. commendation. Having considered the matter at some length at the meeting held at Parkersburg Saturday morning the members of the West Virginia Bankers Association, who had assembled there on Saturday for the purpose of organizing a currency association, decided that at this time such an organization should not be formed but that the banks of the state should be attached to associations in other states where they have already been formed. The sense of the meeting was that at this time it was unnecessary to form such an association. There, was a very small attendance at the meeting. H. W. hadduck, of Crafton, president of the state association could not attend and Charles Capito, of the Kanawha National bank, of Charleston, was selected to act as chairman of the meeting, which was called to order by J. S. Hill, also of Charleston, secretary of the state asssociation. Mr. Hill read the correspondence regarding the matter before the meeting which had been received from the treasury department. Robert L. Archer, of Huntington addressed the meeting and made the statement that it was the consensus of opinion of those present and also of those who had written to the secretary regarding the matter, that the formation of an organization at this time would be inexpedient. He spoke of the banks of the state being affected with those of larger financial circle and said that geographically it would not be possible to form an organization that would be of benefit. He suggested that instead of doing this that the banks in different sections of the state become allied with those of the larger cities. A committee was appointed to draft a report on the matter. Mr Archer W. B. Irvine, of Wheeling and C. T. H'teshew, of Parkersburg being named. The committee immediately went into session while the other meeting was adjourned until afternoon. The report was made at the afternoon meeting and follows: "Whereas, it is the desire of the United States Treasury Department that the National Banks of West Virginia should either form a National Currency Association composed of the National banks within the state; or, that said banks should be attached to one or more of the National Currency Associations now in existence and. "Whereas, owing to geographical conditions, the banking and commercial business of the state naturally flow to three or four of the larger cities, the banks of the state being more closely associated with the banks of said cities than they are with each other, and "Whereas, all the national banks in the state have been asked to send representatives to this meeting. After full discussion by those present and after hearing the written opinions of a number who could not be present it is on motion. "Resolved, that in our opinion it is inexpedient to organize a National Currency Association in West Virginia; "That the banks of the state should be attached to National Currency Associations of Pittsburg we recommend that there should be attached the banks located in the counties of Hancock, Wetzel, Doddridge, Lewis, Monogalia, Ohio, Tyler, Gilmer, Barbeur, Harrison, Marshall, Pleasants, Webster, Taylor, Marion Brooke, Ritchie, Braxton, Preston, Tucker, Wood, Wirt, Rane, Calhoun. "That to the National Currency Association of Baltimore we recommend that there should be attached the banks in the counties of Jefferson, Hardy, Randolph, Berkeley, Mineral, Upshur, Morgan, Grant, Hampshire, Pendleton. "That to the National Currency Association of Richmond we recommend that there should be attached the banks located in the counties of Pocahontas, Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, Raleigh, Monroe, Summers. "That to the National Currency Association of Cincinnati, we recommend that there should be attached Thousands All Over Country Responding to "S O S" Wireless Sent Out by Churches Think for one minute what this world would be without churches. Are you doing your part to support them by your attendance? In recent years there had been a surprising falling off in church attendance figures. People stayed away from church—some because they had lost faith, out the great number simply because they had become apathetic. It was time that this apathy ceased. And it has to a large extent. With the advent of the GO TO CHURCH movement there has been a splendid awakening all over the country. Religion had only been dormant. The GO TO CHURCH call found a ready response. New churches have sprung up in many quarters. The old churches, when for some time past were remarkable for their empty pews, suddenly took on new life. The pews were filled. Men and women who had not been to church in a decade came back to the fold, they brought with them others. THE CHURCHES SENT OUT "S. O. S." WIRELESS. NEWS PAPERS HELPED. SO DID THE TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANIES. SO DID THE TRADESMEN, NOVEL IDEAS FOR WORKING UP ENTHUSIASM WERE PLENTIFUL. IN CHICAGO, FOR INSTANCE, FIFTY BARBERS IN SHOPS ON THE WEST SIDE WERE ENLISTED. THE PLAN OF INTERESTING THEM WAS HIT UPON BY A CLERGYMAN WHILE UNDERGOING A RAZOR OPERATION. HE ASKED THE BARBER TO REFER TO THE GO TO CHURCH MOVEMENT WHILE SHAVING HIS CUSTOMERS, AND THE ARTIST OF THE STROP CONSENTED. SHOP AFTER SHOP WAS VISITED UNTIL FIFTY AGREED TO SPEAK ABOUT THE MOVEMENT. THE PLAN WORKED WONDERFUL RESULTS. ALL THAT THE PEOPLE WANTED WAS A REMINDER. THE STORY OF CHICAGO IS THE STORY OF WONDERDS OF OTHER JLACES. EVERYBODY HELPED THE TIAN ALONG. DO YOUR PART. GO TO CHURCH! Keep GOING TO CHURCH! SECURITY CO. MANAGER RAISES VITAL QUESTION Has Striking Article in Manufacturers Record That Will Arouse Great Interest The Security Cement & Lime Co. has in this week's issue of the Manufacturers Record a striking two-page advertisement in which statements are made that will probably arouse nation-wide interest. The advertisement appears over the signature of Prof. John Jermain Porter, metallurgical engineer, a member of the American Institute of Mining Engineers and of the Iron and Steel Institute of Great Britain, now general manager of the Security Cement & Lime Co., of Hagerstown. "Have you measured the magnitude of the fact that the number of men in Europe's awful war, withdrawn from work in the field and factory, is nearly twice as great as the total number of men, women and children engaged in all agricultural pursuits in the United States, including those in the fishing and oyster interests? "In our whole country we have a little over 12,600,000 people engaged in agricultural, producing about $10,000,000,000 of output a year. "Europe has about 20,000,000 men under arms engaged in destroying crops, destroying wealth and killing their fellow men." Prof. Porter, in a very striking sentence, calls attention to the situation which confronts the American people, and, indeed, the people of the world, in regard to the necessity for enlarging the supply of foodstuffs, says the Manufacturers Record. This is a question vital to every interest in the country, and Prof. Porter strikingly presents some facts indicating the supreme importance of developing to the utmost extent the output of foodstuffs on American farms in order to meet the world-wide condition which we face. His presentation of the matter is with a view to emphasizing the point that there need be no disturbances in our agriculture, by reason of the shortage in the importation of potash, as some have supposed. Tomato Toast—Prepare thin slices of crustless bread by toasting slowly until crisp and brown. Dip quickly in and out of hot water and arrange in a well-buttered pudding dish, buttering the toast and salting it. Now pour over the slices in the dish a rich, strained tomato sauce, lifting the oast that the sauce may get at each piece. Cover and bake. Serve in the dish as an accompaniment to chops, omelet or hash. the banks located in the counties of Cabell, Bone, Wayne, Logan, Mason, Kanawha McDowell, Mingo. Jackson, Clay, Nicholas, Wyoming and Lincoln." FRUIT PACKING DEMONSTRATION State Agricultural Extension Department Ready to Co-operate, But Date Must Be Fixed. Referring to a request to Dean E. Dwight Sanderson for assistance in giving a fruit packing demonstration in Berkeley county, C. R. Titlow, director of the Extension Department, West Virginia College of Agriculture, writes Senator Gray Silver that his department will have a man available for the weeks of September 28 to October 2, and October 12 to 16, and that he will be glad to cooperate in the work. He states further it will be necessary for the representative of his department to bring box and barrel presses, but assumes that barrels, boxes and packing tables are available here. As the Grimes Golden apples will require an earlier date than that that mentioned by Prof. Titlow, it is important that the matter of dates be taken up and settled immediately by local fruit growers that all possible benefits may be had from the state experts. COURT DECIDES IN FAVOR OF HOREN Sustains Motion to Quash the Warrant—First Criminal Trial Begun. At Monday morning's session of circuit court Judge Woods handed down an opinion in the case of the City vs. J. L. Heren. Recently Mr. Horen opened a store on West Martin street and began a special sale. It was claimed by the City officials that he was forbidden under the recent ordinance unless he paid a license tax of $10 per day. This he refused, and was arrested. Judge Letter fined him, and an appeal was taken to the circuit court. Judge Woods held that the warrant did not specifically state Horen is a peddler or a hawker, and, therefore, quashed the warrant. J. R. CLIFFORD MARTINGBURG. WEST VIRGINIA Practices in all the Courts of West Virginia, the Supreme Court of Appeals and the United States Courts. BLOODED COCKERELS FROM THE EXPERIMENT STATION The Agricultural Experiment Station announces another opportunity to secure pure bred White Leghorn cockrels at little more than the mere cost of crating and shipping. These are selected birds from a heavy laying strain and are worth several times the purchase price. Last year about three hundred of these birds were sent out and the effects upon many of the flocks where these cockrels were introduced, have been quite striking. It is a well known fact that the male bird has a very potent influence upon the egg producing qualities of the next year's pullets. These cockrels may be obtained by anyone meeting the following requirements: 1. Applicants for birds must be farmers actually living on farms in West Virginia. 2. Farmers securing cockerels must agree to keep no other breed of male birds with their hens for two years unless the hens kept with the male birds of other breeds be penned separately during the breeding season. 3. Payment of fifty cents must accompany each order sent in. (This amount covers the cost of crating and delivering to the express office, and a small price for the fowl.) 4. The expressage from Morgantown must be paid by the farmers. 5. Not more than three cockerels will be sent to any one farmer, and purchasers of cockerels from the experiment station last year are not eligible to receive cockerels this year. 6. Requests for birds will be filled in the order that they are received. It is not necessary that the farmer's flock consist of White Leghorns; these cockerels mate readily with any breed. In ordering, address Professor E. L. Andrews, Agricultural Experiment Station., Morgatown. State Fruit Show. The next state meeting and fruit show of the State Horticultural Society will be held at Charleston the winter. Fruit growers should select their exhibits early and place the fruits in cold storage. Excellent prizes—a first second, and third will be offered in every class and wire variety of classes including plates, boxes, barrels, and individual orchard displays will be shown. General fruit growers of the state ought to be in position this year to make interesting individual displays. These displays should include the various classes of fruit and a number of varieties in each class. Samples of the various packages as prepared for market and bearing the grower name or brand should also make up a part of the individual exhibit. Especially liberal prizes will be offered in this class. The big fruit crops reported from nearly all sections of the state in sure one of the best fruit shows West Virginia has ever held. Those desiring detailed information concerning the exhibit should write L. F Sutton, secretary, State Horticultra Society, Morgantown, W. Va. Cedar Rust Controlled. C. W. Boyer, of Bunker Hill is the owner of an orchard which well illustrates the necessity of cutting down the cedar trees in order to prevent heavy losses from cedar rust. In 1912, Mr. Boyer had practically no marketable fruit on the side of his orchard next to a large cedar grove FARMERS USING MORE FERTILIZER Annual Purchases in West Virginia Amount to $528,937 According to Census Bureau: There are 23,967 farms in West Virginia that use fertilizer and the annual purchases amount to $528,937, according to the recent report of the United States census bureau. Ten years ago the annual expenditure for fertilizer in this state was but $405,-270. Fertilizer purchased in West Virginia have increased $123,667 or 31 per cent during the past decade. Twenty-five per cent of the farms of this state use fertilizer and the average for the United States is 29 per cent. In the entire nation there are 1, 823,000 farms that use fertilizer, and and the majority of the apples in the rest of his orchard were much smaller than they should have been and were of an inferior quality. His loss was fully $3,000, attributable directly to the rast. A meeting of the Berkeley County Horticultural Society was held in the orchard that fall and the effects of the rust fully observed. Between 1912 and 1914 all the cedars in the vicinity of the orchard and within a radius of one mile were thoroughly and carefully destroyed. This year, there is very little rust in the orchard—not enough to cause any appreciable injury—while other orchards not so treated are suffering the usual big losses from the rust. An object lesson of this kind should convince the most skeptical. Short Course. Many of the best farmers throughout the state are already planning to attend the winter short course to be given at the College of Agricultural at Morgantown, January 4—March 5, 1915. The enrollment last year so much exceeded that of the previous year that it was necessary to make emergency arrangements to accommodate the student. Much more extensive arrangements have been made for the coming year, but it will be a great help if those intending to come will notify the College of Agriculture in advance. The first week of the course will be Farmers' Week and a special program including some of the country's most prominent agriculturists is being provided. Many interesting demonstrations of agricultural practices will also be included. uestions Answered. "What kind of fertilizer shall I use on my field or garden?" "Does my land need lime?" 'Where can I get a sample of soil analyzed?" These are some of the questions most frequently asked by hundreds of farmers and gardeners over the state. The Experiment Station is always very glad to answer these inquiries in such detail as possible, but the amount of information on general soil fertility that can be given in a simple letter is necessarily rather limited. ons and at the same time to gain general knowledge of the subject of soil fertility are taking the correspondence, course offered by the Extension Department of the College of Agriculture, Morgantown. The course consists of twenty lessons and is conducted by a professor of the regular college staff. The total expense is very slight. Other correspondence courses are offered in agriculture for teachers, nature study, forage crops, beef cattle, sheep, hogs, farm dalrying, domestic science, farm insects, farm management, fruit growing, small fruits, vegetable gardening, and farm poultry. Handy Spray aClendar. A recent circular issued by the Agricultural Experiment Station gives in convenient tabular form a complete list of common orchard and garden insects and diseases together with specific directions applying the various remedies. Direction for mixing and preparing for spray materials are also included. This spray calendar may be secured by addressing the Agricultural Editor; West Virginia University, Morgantown. the present annual expenditure is $115,000,000. Ten years ago it was $53,000,000 for the entire nation. THE SUFFRAGETTES HAVE DECLARED WAR On the Democratic Congressional Nominees—Hold Them Responsible For Conditions. WASHINGTON, Sept. 14.—"Withhold your support from all candidates for relection to congress whose appearance on the Democratic ticket." is the appeal sent from the Congressional Union Woman's Suffrage headquarters. The militant branch of the suffrage workers have declared war on the Democratic nominees, saying they are responsible for the failure to enact equal suffrage legislation. NEXT FRUIT SHOW AT CHARLESTON Crowers Should Select Their Exhibits and Place Them In Storage Now. The next state meeting and fruit show of the State Horticultural Society will be held at Charleston this winter. Fruit growers should select their exhibits early and place the fruits in cold storage. Excellent prizes—a first, second and third—will be offered in every class and a wide variety of classes including plates, boxes, barrels and individual orchard displays will be shown. General fruit growers of the state ought to be in position this year to make interesting individual displays. These displays should include the various classes of fruit and a number of varieties in each class. Samples of the avious packages as prepared for market and bearing the grower's name or brand should also make a part of the individual exhibit, especially. Liberal prizes will be offered in this class. The big fruit crops reported from all sections of the state insure one of the best fruit shows West Virginia has ever held. Those desiring detailed information concerning the exhibit should write L. F. Sutton, sec. Morgantown, W. Va. JEWISH NEW YEAR IS NEAR AT HAND JEWISH NEW YEAR IS NEAR AT HAND "Rosh Hashana" Begins Next Sunday Evening, September 20, At Sundown. Next Sunday evening, at sundown, will begin the Jewish New Year—Rosh Hashana—the most solemn festival of the Hebrew year, it will last until sundown, Monday evening, September 21, and, among orthodox Jews, the following day—Tuesday—will also be observed. This New Year's will be the Jewish calendar year 5,675. The day will be observed in Martinsburg by all Hebrews, with appropriate religious ceremonies, and all the business establishments owned by Hebrews will be closed during the day. The observation of this day as a holy season is commanded in two passages of the Five Books of Moses—Leviticus XXIII, 24 and 25, and Numbers XXIX, 1. No specific directions as to how the day shall be observed are given, beyond instructions to blow the trumpet to hold a holy convocation. The purpose of blowing the trumpet was to call the people to remembrance before the Lord. Another idea which came to be associated with this day was that, at this time, God weighed men's actions in the scare of justice, and for this reason, another designation of the day is Yom Haaddin or "The Day of Judgment." Ten days after Rosh Hasana, comes Yom Kippur, or the "Day of Atonement," the intervening ten days being known as the "Ten Days of Penitence." STEVENS For Field—Wild Fowl or Trap Shooting— made to suit any requirement— Our Hammerless 20 Gauge Repeater No. 200 Price $27.50 "20 Gauge From Front Sight to Butt Plate" The limit is off—use any length of shell. 24 inch for small birds—24 inch and 3 inch for ducks or clay targets. See Your Dealer about STEVENS 20 Gauge Repeater J. STEVENS ARMS & TOOL COMPANY P.O. Box 5005 CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. KEEPS YOUR HOME FRESH and CLEAN Duntley Combination Pneumatic Sweeper THIS Swiftly-Sweeping, Easy-Running DUNTLEY Sweeper cleans without raising dust, and at the same time picks up pins, lint, ravelings, etc., in ONE OPERATION. Its ease makes sweeping a simple task quickly finished. It reaches even the most difficult places, and eliminates the necessity of moving and lifting all heavy furniture. The Great Labor Saver of the Home—Every home, large or small, can enjoy relief from Broom drudgery and protection from the danger of flying dust. Duntley is the Pioneer of Pneumatic Sweepers—Has the combination of the Pneumatic Suction Nozzle and revolving Brush. Very easily operated and absolutely guaranteed. In buying a Vacuum Cleaner, why not give the "Duntley" a trial in your home at our expense? Write today for full particulars THE REGISTRATION IS BEING TAKEN Have you been registered yet? The registrars recently appointed by the two dominant political parties of Berkeley county, in conformity with the state law, have been hard at work for a week, now taking the names of voters eligible to vte at the coming election. It is absolutely essential that you be registered if you wish to vote, as the law permits no voter. Until October 5, the registrars will continue their work. On October 5 and 6 they will sit in their respective precincts and take the names of all who appear before them, having previously been missed. After that there is only one more chance to get on the books. That opportunity will be presented on Monday, October 12, when the county commissioners sit in special session for the purpose of revising the registration and adding the names of any voters who may appear on that occasion. Change Your Seed Wheat Sell ten bushels of your common wheat market price say 75 cents making $7.50. For this sum, $7.50, we will send you enough of the wonderful Marvelous wheat to sow ten acres. You're skeptical? We don't blame you! It will cost a stamp or postal card to get the proof how thousands of others in 1913 and 1914 saved money on their seed wheat and grew the greatest crops they ever end. We quote just a few extracts from hundreds of letters received. The original letters are on file in our office and can be seen by interested people. Beat anything in this section — O. A. McB. Franklin Co., Va. Well pleased, it's all you chaired for it — G. R. Grayson Co., Va. I did not give it fair chance; but it easily doubles my other wheat — J. E. H., Augusta Co., Va. Fineest in the country; without doubt the greatest wheat there is — D. M. M. Picabontas Co., W. Va. Will outyield any wheat I ever saw in the state. — E. B. Wirt Co., W. Va. 50 to 6 bu per acre. Beats all — L. S., Miami Co., Ind. One acre equals 3 of old kinds. — W. J. W., Uncoil Co., Tenn. 63½ bu. per acre; fully 3 times others — H. B. A., Warrick Co., Ind. 100 bu. from 1 bu. sown — W. E. G., Preble Co., O. I estimate my 8 acres will thresh 500 bu. — H. B. A., Warrick Co., Ind. Heads 5 to 6 inches; 85 to 100 grains to head, with old kinds only 25 to 3 grains. — J. W. S., Highland Co., O. 55 bu per acre. — C. H. Lincoln Co., N. C. New wheat 40 bu to acre, others 15 bu. Counted 96 heds from one grain of wheat — L. R. McH., Stewart Co., Tenn. If you grow winter wheat you owe it to yourself to learn all about this new wheat. It's money saved right now and more bushels of wheat for you next harvest. Whether you sow one acre or many this should interest you more than anything else printed in this paper. Send your order from this advertisement or write today for catalog, photographs, compete letters from growers, etc. K. SPEED STORE. DEPT. 774. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. STEPHEN M. NEWMAN, A. M., D. D. COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES. A. B. and B. S. Courses TEACHERS' COLLEGE. SCHOOL OF MANUAL ARTS AND APPLIED SCIENCES. Courses in Engineering Domestic Science Domestic Arts Manual Arts Three Preparatory Courses (Classical, Scientific, Normal) COMMERCIAL COLLEGE Stenography Typewriting Economics Bookkeeping, Etc. Professional Schools LIBRARY SCHOOL SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY. THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. College of Medicine College of Dentistry College of Pharmacy SCHOOL OF LAW. All Courses begin Sept. 30th, 1914. For Catalogue, address Howard University, Washington, D. C. LONG TRIP ACROSS COUNTRY IN AUTO Messrs. Frank Duffeck and A. E. Buchenburg, owners of the Electric Power Maintenance Co., Toledo, O., are here as guests of H. B. Shoemaker, superintendent of the Martinsburg Power Company. The trip here was made across country in a 75 horse-power Mitchell car. While some of the roads encountered were bad, in the diversity of country covered from the level lands west of the Ohio river, the hills of West Virginia and the great Alleghany mountain system, the trip was made without serious marring incident. Are You a Woman? Take Cardui The Woman's Tonic FOR SALE AT ALL DRU3CISTS HOME LEAN GROW MORE CATTLE AND LARGER FOOD AND GRAIN CROPS Prominent Seedsman Returns From Europe and Tenders Valuable Advice CRIMSON CLOVER IS MOST VALUABLE CROP For Improving Soil and Condition and For Grazing Purposes—Cattle Raising Industry Is Most Promising—Horses Will be in Great Demand. Mr. Henry W. Wood, of the firm of T. W. Wood & Sons, Richmond., Va., an old seed house the name of which is familiar to agriculturists generally in the east and south, gives in the following article his view in regard to how the European war is likely to affect prices of our form crops; also information as to the best crops to grow, in view of future developments: War Quickly Over The indications are that the present European war will be quickly over. The good roads throughout Europe, improved methods of transportation enabling the rapid massing and concentrating of troops, together with the wonderful increase in the effectiveness of the methods of warfare all indicate that decisive action on either side is likely to be followed by powerful peacemaking efforts which will be brought to bear by practically all the people of Europe and which are likely to be effective, particularly considering the financial condition of most of the European powers. With peace declared, we are likely to witness a wonderful degree of prosperity, not only on account of the large amount of money which is being put into circulation by the different powers of Europe, but because t will release enormous amounts of capital which are now locked up and which will seek investment and encourage enterprise in every possible way. Large Grain Crops All of the European powers at the present time are making every effort not only to secure, but also to grow and provide all possible food stufs. In England, Scotland and Ireland there will be practically nograsses and clovers sown this fall,but all available land will be sown to grain and food crops. On the Continent the same condition is sure to prevail and while the men are engaged very lively in war, on the Continent, more than any other place the women do the farming, and every effort will be put forth to provide food crops, in case of continuance of war. Cotton and Tobacco In case peace is declared, which is certainly most likely before another harvest rolls around, we would likely get the most enormous crops of grain ever produced, with correspondingly low prices. On the other hand, with peace in sight, there will be an enormous demanr for cotton and tobacco and any stocks obtainable will be readily salable at low prices as they will undoubtedly eventually be able to get good prices for their products. At the same time farmers should sell freely at fair prices as high prices which have prevailed in the past are hardly likely for a considerable time to come. It a'so behooves the farmers to make every preparatio , in a reasonable way, for growing these crops without the expensive use of fertilizer, for growing these crops without the expensive way can this be done than by the use of green soiling crops, such as crimson clover, red clover, vetches, and other leguminous crops. Cattle Industry Promising Another industry which promises to be very profitable for years to come is the raising of cattle and horses. The large numbers of horses which are being taken and used for war purposes has depleted to a very considerable extent the supply of horses needed for use in Great Britian and on the Continent, and this is bound to keep the prices and supply of horses in good demand for years to come. The scarsity of cattle, which existed even before the war, is already becoming acute, and the European powers are likely to use up their supplies of live stock to muuch greater degree even than grain crops, and this will make a corresponding scarcity of meat supplies, with resulting high prices, for several years to come Our formers should make every preparation, where cattle can be raised advantageously an dthis is practically all over the entire South to provide for the pasturing and feeding of as much live stock as possible. About Cromson Clover. While in England, Mr. Henry W. Wood secured liberal supplies of Crimson Clover seed for prompt shipment, so that the indications are that we will probably have sufficient supplies for our customers this season, and that prices will be more reasonable than was at first anticipated. There should be every encouragement for farmers to sow liberally of crimson clover, so as to increase the productiveness more htan crimson clover and it is easily estimated that a crop of crimson clover plowed under is worth, in the fertilizing and improved condition of the soil, $20. to $30. per acre. Then again, crimson clover furniches a most excellent grazing and cover prco during the late fall,winter and spring, and also makes the best of early green feed and a good hay crop in case it is desired to use it for these purposes. BASEBALL CHATTER Although a pennant winner the Belton club of the Middle Texas league finished the season $5,000 to the bad. Catcher Frank Snyder, who has been doing such sensational work behind the bat for the Cardinals, is only 20 years old. Pitcher "Rube" Oldham, recently purchased by Detroit from Providence, had a trial with the Philadelphia Nationals in 1912. Joe Evers, the Dubuque second baseman and brother of Johnny Evers of the Braves, is reported seriously ill with malaria fever. Jack Martin, once a member of the Yankees and later with the Boston Braves, is making good playing short with the Phillies. "Rabbit." Maranville of the Braves has batted at a .397 clip aga'nst the Pirates this year, having produced 25 hits in 63 times at bat. Rumor has it that Hal Chase will pilot the Buffalo team of the Federal league next season. As manager of the Yankees in 1911 Chase was a good first baseman. Bth Traverse City and Boyne City have been dropped from the Michigan State league circuit. The league will finish the season with four clubs, Ludington, Muskegon, Cadillac and Manistee. The Pittsburg Pirates will have to travel some from now on to keep up Fred Clarke's record of finishing in the first division every season since he took charge of the Piratical band. The Duluth club or the Northern league has sold Pitcher Cunningham to the Detroit Tigers and Pitcher Blancke to Toronto. Blancke is the leading strike-out heaver of the Northern circuit. Pete Kniseley, who was expected to do a heap of heavy clouting for the Cubs, has failed to deliver. Earlier in the season Pete did wonderful work with the stick in the Southern league. Add the name of George Burns to the list of players who have had the extreme pleasure of smashing a homer with the bases full. The Giant outfielder turned the trick against Brooklyn the other day. Scrambled Eggs—Butter a saute pan, add eggs, beaten and seasoned with salt and pepper. Stir the eggs continually until they are of a soft, creamy consistency throughout. Serve at once. Snowy Baker the Australian promoter, has inaugurated a scheme for the training of Australian schoolboys in boxing and physical exercise. STATE LOST RANK AS LIME PRDOUCER According to Report State Went From Fourth to Sixth Place In Value. (By George Summers.) WASHINGTON Sept. 1. While both the quantity and the value of the lime produced in West Virginia were greater in 1913 than in 1912, yet the state lost rank among the lime producing states, going down from fourth to fifth with respect to the quantity produced and from fifth to sixth with respect to its value. Virginia passed West Virginia during the year both in quantity produced and in its value. The figures are given by the geological survey, which explains that the increase in Virginia was for a large quantity of lime burned and used by alkali manufacturers. In 1913 the five leading states in the production of lime, in their respective order, were Pennsylvania. Ohio, Wisconsin, Virginia and West Virginia. Maine does not prduce nearly as much lime as West Virginia but gets more for it, throwing West Virginia one notch lower in the rank by value There were 31 lime producing plants in operation in West Virginia in 1913, producing 232,683 tons of lime, valued at $769,901, an average or $3.39 per ton. The total production of the United States was 3,595,300 tons, with an average value of $4.07. GRAND CLOSING OF BASEBALL SEASON All Stars Will Play Champs Benefit Game For the Y. M. C. A. Arrangements are being made for a grand closing of the baseball season in Martinsburg, which is to include baseball, basketball and a banquet to the teams at the Y. M. C. A. In appreciation of the use of the Y. M. C. A building as headquarters during the season, the boys are going to give a game for the benefit of the association, and incidentally give the All Stars a much desired chance to try titles with them. "Finney' Kelley, the idol of many local fans has been secured to pitch against the Champions, and it is well understood that he will exert every effort to win his game. The fact that the All Stars have, up to the present time, won eighteen straight games, gives their friends confidence that their chances are even with the Champs in the coming contest. The Tri-City League pennant is now in possession of L. H. Thompson, president of the local team, and will be formally presented to the Champs at the ball park just before the game. It is expected that Col. Baughman, president of the Tri-City league, will make the presentation. After the game a banquet will be tendered the Champs and their opponents, by the Y. M. C. A. at the association building. At eight o'clock in the evening, a basketball team chosen from the pennant winners, will put on a game of basketball with the Y. M. C. A. five in the gymnasium. This game is the result of a challenge recently issued by Morris's "Bunch." The Y. M. C. A. are willg to concede that their opponents in. be able to play baseball but they think they will be able to show them something which does not look like a pennant, on the gymnasium floor. WITH THE BOXERS. Middleweights and lightweights have the call at the present time. The crop of heavyweights seems to be getting poorer every year. Boxing bouts may be resumed in Madison Square Garden, New York, this winter under the old management of the Garden Athletic Club. Jack Briton figures he is the logical opponent for Freddie Welsh, the lightweight champion. Britton claims he can make the weight and should be given a chance to regain the championship for your Uncle Sam. STOMACH TROUBLE FOR FOR FIVE YEARS taking other medicines. I decided to take his advice, although I did not have any confidence in it. I have now been taking Black-Draught for three months, and it has cured me—haven't had those awful sick headaches since I began using it. 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Set aside another and supplicate for lower prices of food.—New York Evening Telegram. Germany has refused to lend Austria money. Looks like Germany is doing all that should be expected of her in doing all the fighting.—Florida Times-Union. Besides disarmament Europe should try a little democratizing.—Chicago News. Seattle has lost money running her trolley lines. She probably forgot the maxim on which New York transit is based—"the dividends lie in the straps."—New York World. That objection to a military man as President of Mexico is rather peculiar. The impression had prevailed in this country that all males of adequate age were military men in Mexico.—Indianapolis News. Paris is reported to have been sad one minute and light-hearted the next. But haven't the Germans been threatening the champagne belt?—New York Evening Sun. Get a package today. Only a quarter. 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