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The Pioneer Press. Department of Archives THE "HERE ST ESTABLISHED 1882 SAVING THE LIVES OF PERSECUTED American Missionaries Protect Help less Armenians—Multitudes Saved From Death. in connection with Turkey's campaign for the extinction of the European race, which is still being waged with unbelievable cruelty and ferocity, the one bright spot is the relief work carried on by missionaries of the American Board (Congregational), by which thousands of lives have been saved. At the outbreak of the European war the board had 200 missionaries located in twenty-four centers throughout the Turkish empire. In some cases the missionaries were ejected by the Turks or compelled to flee, but for the most part they have fearlessly stepped at their posts through the unspeakable horrors of persecution, giving to the defenseless Armenians such comfort, protection and assistance as they were able. The latest word from the land in regard to the situation says: "Letters from Turkey now desc upon the relief work; the gratification that funds can be received, for care and applied; the satisfaction of habitable to do something in these times of interruption and overturning; the joy of allaying somewhat the satisfaction of actually saving lives and enabling destitute women and children to keep going through this cruel winter. Those sands of wretched and starving menians at many centers, in desolent camps along the main highways of deportation and wherever refugees are huddled together, have been reached and kept alive. "With their knowledge of the law and the people, together with their experience in former catastrophes, the staff of missionaries left in Turku has been able to accomplish a wide and careful distribution of well-funds, making every dollar meet the deserate need and every dollar yield its full hundred cents. The war has been a blessing to those who have done it, and has saved and sustained the lives of a multitude of defenderless sufferers." PLEA OR ARMOR MANUFACTURERS. The passage by the senate of a bill appropriating $11,000,000 for the establishment of a government arm in a plant plant, and the probability that the lower house will also a. i. adversely upon it, has brought about a marked change in the attitude of private arm manufacturers toward (that reception. When the bill was in committee they threatened to increase the price of armor to the government if it passed, with a view to getting back in excess profits the sum invested in their factories. Failing to frighten congress they are now making a plea to members of that body in the form of a series of letters setting forth their side of the case. Copies of two of these letters, issued by the Bethlehem Steel Co., and signed by Chas, M. Schwab, have been received by The Register. The Bethlehem company asserts that the sole question involved in the government ownership project is one of cost: whether or not the government can save money by manufacturing its own armor. Taking the negative side of the question, the Bethlehem company asserts that the price of $425 to the United States government is lower than Japan, England, Germany or France pays to private plants, and the company makes what on its faces looks like a liberal and attractive offer—to cut the price to $395 a ton, and to accept that price for five years. In explanation the Bethlehem company represents that it has invested $7,000,000 in an armor plant solely to make armor for the United States government; that the plant is useless for any other purpose, and will have to be abandoned if the government establishes its own plant. The Bethlehem company's comparison between present prices of armor to European nations and its own price to the United States government may be misleading. The foreign belligerents may be having war time prices, which may be largely in excess of peace prices. A more illustrative set of figures would be a table of prices in Europe and America because the war started in an era when both countries had that the Bethlehem company and two other American manufacturers have extorted big prices from Uncle Sam in the past. The pop- HARTH HARTH HARTH HARTH HARTH HARTH The Harrison Nurseries, at Berlin, fld., reputed to be the largest nurseries in the world, have offered to the public schools of Washington county and in fact to all the schools of Maryland, one fruit tree for each pupil and teacher in the public schools, to be planted on Arbor Day, or as soon thereafter as practicable. These trees may be planted anywhere, and not necessarily upon the school grounds. The donation is a tremendous one calling for more than a quarter of a million fruit trees, if all teachers and pupils avail themselves of the offer. The last educational report of the state gave the total number of teachers in the state as 5,222, and the total number of pupils as 257, 267, or a total of 263,489 persons who may be entitled to ask for a tree. J. R. G. unends. Hagerstown, is the local agent for the Harrison Nurseries. Dear Teachers: As a practical feature in connection with the celebration of Arth-Day this year, and for the good whil invariably comes to every child through the planting and care of will tree we are pleased to make offer which we have many children and teachers will accept. We will donate, free of charge, a will tree to each teacher and put in your school on condition that it will be planted and cared for by the proper teacher accepting it. Send in, promptly, your order for the number of trees required, give careful shipping instruction. You will be required to pay shipping charges which will not exceed one and one-half cents per tree for lot less than forty, and from one-half to one cent on lots of one hundred, or more. Teachers should caution children to exercise care in the planting of the tree. It should be planned two inches deeper than it was in then nursery and the ground around it cover with straw or litter. If your trees are not received by Arbor day they can be planted with safety any time during April. With best wishes for you and the children, I am. Yours despectfully ORLANDO HARRISON. Harrison's Nurseries. Berlin, Maryland bility of the movement for a government-owned armor plant may be attributed to that very fact. If the Bethlehem company can afford to knock $30 a ton off its price for the next five years, it is a reasonable assumption that it has been getting $3 a ton in excess of a reasonable profit. Besides, the Bethlehem company is not entirely frank in its assertion that the establishment of a government factory will put the private armor manufacturers out of business. The proposed $11,000,000 federal plant cannot make all the armor the government will need. On the contrary, if the program for an increased military adopted, there will be enough businesses to keep all the private plants as well as the government plant busi- Important Real Estate Deal in Morgan County is Consumated. One of the most important real estate deals in the history of Berkley Springs was consummated in the trade for the Morgan county cold storage plant here by former Sheriff George W. Hiser, who gives F. W. Bartlett, of Mannington, W. Va., the Hotel Washington in part, payment. Mr. Hiser assumes the bonded in hardness of the plant, it is understood. The cold storage plant covers 990,000, while the Hotel Washington was erected at a cost of $300,000. But it was sold at public sale for $19,500. The cold storage plan has a capacity of 40,000 barrels of water. It is sold to be the intention of Mr. Bartlett to thoroughly modernize the hotel. He owns a large hotel at Mannington, where he has been in business a number of years. HON. JOHN SHERMAN DARST REVIEWS HIS OFFICE WORK In Masterly Address at Madison, Boone County, Renders Account of His Stewardship to the People. M. B. HON. JOHN SHERMAN DARST Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen:— In coming before you as a candidate to succeed myself as Auditor and Ex- Officio insurance Commissioner, it seems fitting and proper that I speak of the duties of this office, and give such account of my stewardship as the limited time at my disposal may permit. This seems particularly desirable for the reason that while some of you have dealings with one of its departments, and some with another, very few are in a position to fully realize the tremendous scope of its work and responsibilities. Recently I noticed a statement of Democratic origin attempting to reflect upon the administration of this office. I believe the best answer to such unwarranted criticism is to place the facts before you, so that you may judge for yourselves. I want you to note the tremendous volume of business which is transaction at a mink-knife of expense to the State. During the last few years the work of the different departments of this office has been tremendously increased and new departments, bringing large resources and much additional staff, have been added by the Legislature. A glance at the yearly cost of administration shows a very small increase of cost over that of years ago, so that I confidently assert that the Auditor's office today is second to no state office in the United States, either in economy or efficiency. The State Auditor's office not only is the most important business office of our State, but it covers a larger field than any office of any other State in the Union. I believe a brief outline of the work of its ten principal departments will prove both interesting and instructive: Sheriff's Department All the Sheriffs, Assessors and Wills report to this department, and with it make settlement for all taxes and license fees collected for the Stater. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 1915, it received from these sources $800,000,00 for State property tax; $241,000 for State capitation tax; $198,000 for various license privileges. It also collects the tax from all public service corporations and distributes it to the State, Counties, districts and municipalities. For the last fiscal year, the amount so collected and distributed was $2,955,000.00. The total amount collected from all sources for this year was, therefore, $4,253,000.00, of which $1,584,000.00 was for State purposes. Corporation Department This department keeps a record of the 6,900 corporations authorized to transact business in West Virginia, collects the charter license tax and statutory attorney's fees, and accepts service for those desiring to bring action against non-resident and foreign corporations. The amount of taxes and fees collected for the last fiscal year was $424,060.60. Criminal Charges. This department checks up and pays the State's costs in criminal cases, including juror and witness fees, allowances to special judges, transportation of prisoners, etc. The amount so disbursed is about $85,000.60 per year, and covers thousands of items, each of which must be carefully scrutinized and approved, or rejected if not authorized by law. Warrant Depart. cat sued covering every payment by the State, however small. The number issued averages about fifty-five hundred per month. Under the Constitution and statutes of West Virginia, the Auditor is required to approve every claim presented to him for payment. This necessitates continual vigilance and deliberate care in the inspection and examination of requisitions. Upon the Auditor falls the unpleasant but important duties of guarding the Treasury and conserving the resources of the State. During the years that I have served the State as Auditor, I have endeavored, with the utmost persistence, to require each and every claim to show in detail in itemized statements for what purpose every cent stipulated in the claim was expended, in accord- ance with the intent of the statute. In the expenditure of funds under my direct control, my endeavor has been to accomplish the desired result with the least possible outlay, rather than to attempt to use all the money available. I recall that on one occasion $8,000.00 was appropriated to cover repairs of the office vault. The work was done for $3,100.00, and the remainder reverted to the Treasury. Three years ago the Legislature appropriated $6,000 for the investigation of insurance rate-making associations. The work was done by the regular employees of the office without touching one cent of the appropriation. Each year, by rigid economy, we are able to save a substantial amount of the funds appropriated for the maintenance of this office. Book-keeping Department. In this department every cent of receipts and disbursements is properly recorded, vouched for and separated into the various funds. The amount disbursed, including Workmen's Compensation Fund, is now about $8,000,-000 per year. Not only does this department keep the general accounts of the State, but It is charged with the custody and care of the State's investments, and collection of interest thereon. It now holds bonds for approximately $1,000,000, to the credit of the Workmen's Compensation Fund, and $1,000,000 to the credit of the General School Fund; also the hundreds of thousands of dollars deposited with the Auditor by insurance companies Automobile Department This department registers automobile owners and chauffeurs, issues their licenses and collects the fees. In 1965, the total number of automobile licenses issued was 172; in 1915 (from July 1st to December 31st, only) the number issued was 13,243, and the fees collected, $129,000.00. Land Department This department has in its charge all the land books of every County in the State, from the date of the formation of each of said Counties; also the records of all grants made by the States of Virginia and West Virginia, and is frequently required to make abstracts of title to different tracts of land, showing the payment or nonpayment of taxes from the date of the grant of said lands by the State; every year it examines, compares and corrects all the delinquent lists of every County, and makes the redemptions of all delinquent lands, and makes up tabulated statements each year showing the value of the lands, the average value of land per acre, the total amount of personal property assessed and the average value of the live stock, in each County. State Fire Marshal This department, of which I am the ex officio head, has for its object the reduction of fire waste. It works in conjunction with local officials throughout the State, and has several expert representatives who are continually at work, either in the inspection of buildings, with a view to reducing the fire hazard or in investigating suspicious fires, with the object of prosecuting those who may be guilty of arson or incendiarism. It is continually engaged in educational work along fire prevention lines. A strong effort is being made to bring before the individual property owner, as well as the officials the principal causes of fires, so that they may be influenced to guard against this ever present danger, which a few simple precautions will often minimize. This work is already bearing fruit in reduced losses, and in reduced fire insurance rates—it is the great remedy for high rates. This department is supported by means of a special tax on the fire insurance companies, levied for this one purpose, hence its establishment placed no additional burdens on the State. Insurance Department In order that the magnitude and importance of this department may be properly appreciated, I desire to direct your attention to the following facts: It has supervision over three thousand agents. It has supervision over three hundred and fifty companies, whose combined assets are nearly six thousand CONTINUED. 4th PAGE 1st Col. the Pion. ww lBS ———— Devoted to the Moral, Religious and Financial Development of Humanity. RATES OF £UDSCRIPTION: DV VERT core e $160 6 MONE cccceersieeecs TBO BS MOutas ......eeeeeeee ee Me. tu: toi all advertisements ts due in tdvanco unless advertising is rua by yearly contract, in which case the ad vertisea pays avery three srcnths. Advertising 1 inch cne time 7bc. Standing ........ .......... 50e Reduced Rates to Clubs. end for Sample Copies. Entered in Post Office at Martins eurg, W. Va. :s Second Class Matter JW Chhord, Zdttor and Proprietor. Drawer 869, and Bell ‘Phora 0K Martinsburg, W. Va. SATURDAY, APRIL 8. 1916 “O liberty! the crimes that are committed in thy name!’’ Rev. S. 1H. Norwood, Secretary of the Washington Conference, and successor to Rev. S. M. Beane as pastor of Mount Zion M. E. Church, preached twice on Sunday last and made a favoriile impress- ion on those who heard him. The Berkely Springs Post recent- ly carried a nice picce of poetry relative to the candidacy of Mr. Hite for the United States Senate, but we would like to inform) Editor Bayer that many newspapers in the State are publishing some mighty interesting prose regarding Hon. A. B. White and his candidacy for the Senatorship. Stick to it Editor Harry C. Smith. Certainly the Republican party owes us more than we owe it. We won ourlaurels on bloody battle- fields and saved the union along with hammering the shackles off our heels to the number of four mil- lion, and with folded arms and clam silence, they have allowed us to be disfranchised, lynched and burnt at the stake. The article appearing in the Pio- neer Press of April 1, regarding the popularity of ‘Squire Crider, of Keystone, should have been credit- ed to the McDowell Times. While somewhat extrancous to the matter atissue, we might add that the Times is one of our very best ex- changes, and we ask its pardon for an error which was wholly unin- tentional. ‘The Republicans of the Second District will meet in mass conven- tion at Berkeley Springs on next Saturday, April 15, for the purpose of nominating a candidate who will seek clection to the seat in the Na- tional House of Representatives male vacant by the death of the late Congressman William G. Brown. ‘There are numerous as- pirants for the honor, all men of brains and prominence, but who the successful man will be is a real conundrum. Colored people, respectable and refined citizens of this state, it they go into Jefferson County, either at Charles Town or Shepherdstown, they'll find separate waiting rooms, and will be forced into jim crow cars onthe Norfolk and Western Railroad, and made to occupy sep- arate waiting rooms. It has been referred to the Public Service Com- mission, but mum has been the word. Not only should they stop it, but wholcheartedly wipe every black law off of our statute books and not to cry out against them, ought to make them ashamed to ask for our votes, and by all means should be the last to base their reas- on on the ground that if we failed todo so, our rights will be taken from us. What is the real cause of hich priced gasoline? Some contend that the break in the Pananiy cinal is. By it, they ciaiin milous of gallonsare tied up. Wedoubt tat alleged cause, fromthe fact all of that stuff is badly needed across tue “pond."’ Here, we have the ma- terial and brain to inake it and pen inabundance. Let tie fivcsc tas tion berteid, and the truth told. Business Manager T. Edward Hill, of the McDowell ‘Times, of Keystone, McDowell County, tis state, has annoaneed himself as a candidate for Republicati Cental Commmitteeman from the Brown's ‘Creck District, subject to the vor dict of the McDowell Counts cloct- orate before the primaries on Joe 6, 1916. Here iswishing that Str. THil! will be suecessful, and ail who are sequainted with him are avecod that he is thoroughly fitted for ihe henerwhiey h tks Press reports to the States frei Mexico tell of American # 78 and what they are doing to the Mexicans, and “nare’ a word is heard of the part the Negroes are playing in the Mexican cunpaim, They are doiug valiaat serv fe, though, because wo jess a person than General Pershing, te meri- can commander of the Villa pia tive expedition is authority foe tie Statement that the firstman Ga fall a victim to the uneriing aim of the Mexicans was black man “Twas ever thus. | ‘To be consistent, Unele Sam should at once recall every black soldier who is now at the forefront in Mexico chasing Francisco (Pau- cho) Villa. We say this, simply and solely because of the fact that it is accurately reported that orders have gone out from the War De- partment at Washington to the <f- feet that no Nesroes will be cnfist- ed for “services in the United States Army now." This too, in fac: of the authorization by C gross of an fanny inerease of twenty Ursa and men! Governor Brumbatuh, of Tune sylvama, states that United States Senator Oliver, of the same state, made an attempt, through a. third party, a personal friend of the gov- ernor, to blackmail him, thereby securing his withdrawal! from the Presidential contest. 9 Mr. Brum- baugh makes a clean cut statement ef the circumstances leading up to ‘this tost regrettable affair, and proves conclusively thai the :iving, depositing and cashing of the check in question was a perfectly honesa: ble transaction, and savors in no Way of any rascality on the part of Pennsylvania's chief executive, This paper has no special love for the Hon. Martin G. Brumbaujsh, because of his inimical attitude to people of color,but it is fair enough to accord him justice, which is due him asa result of an incipient cou- ‘spiracy which bade fair to forever ruin his reputation as a gentleman and render him unfit tooccupy the exalted position which he now vc- cupics. That rich Columbus, Ohio, Jew, who advises the Negro Pythious of the United States to cancel their arrangement to hold the biennial conclave of that order in Saint Louis, Missouri, in the year 1917, isa man after our heart. ‘his He- brew gentleman avers that when the Negro Pythians go to St. Louis (if they don’t change their miids,) they will spend five hundted thous and dollars there, and he thinks it will show a great lack of wisdom on their part to helpenrich a city 30 unmindful of its colored population as to ratify asegregation ordinance. and Lumiliate and degrade a class of people whose loyalty is unques- tioned. The Jewish genticman doubtless noticed the Negroes when they were in Columbus last summer, was thereby taught to appreciate them for their true worth, and the advice he gives is that of a sage, should be heeded, and Saint Louis be made to see that Negroes know how to strike back when they ara hit. | The 11 years old colored boy <f ‘Des Moines, Iowa, who refused to ‘salute the flag, was arresied, tried, convicted, fined and sentenced in the juvenile court. Bai way to make a good citizen. A dey of | at age and pluck seems tous to have within himself the mctal that makes men. ‘That boy is a thinker ard his future needs to be watched, Tie flag as we view it only represents the loyalty of a nation toatl its je ple. Hasit done anvthing worth while for the posterity of black he- roes who kept it “from trailing: ia the dust?”’ One back soidier de- clared: ‘Colonel [Ml bring this fag back to you or report to God the reason why and when found bleed- ing and dying, and holding it up, he said, it never trai'ed in the dust.’’ It soars over millions of disfranchised voters; over peonage, lynchings, burnings, shootings and jimerowing of millions of colored people. Not solong ago because an old colored man arose and doffed his hat and gave a Southern white woman his seat in a street car some white toughs fell on him and were beating him to death, when the white woman threw over the poor old Negro the skirt of her dress and said: “‘hit him again if you dare!’ ‘They stopped, because her skirt has more protection for that poor black man than the American flag POOR PATRIOTISM. Whether supported by a court rul ing or not, now is not an auspiviou: time for a “movie” manager to eje from bis theatre two marines wh stood in respectful attention. while the “Star Spangled tanner’ was be jag played. For such iappencd in Wasbingio: Militarisai, in the way that it is am posed in foreign lands, has never been popular with the rank and file in America, but one almost hope: that a taste of it be administered to that curlous element in the American population which does not lose an op- portunity to discriminate against the men who wear the national uniform of tho soldier or sailor or otherwise view the service with consciows or unconscious contempt. This old quostion of respect for the flag and thie uniform is. continually thrusting itself forward. — Shopkeep ers of fashionable Newport had to be warned not long since that unles they showed more consideration t¢ the sailors stationed at che navat training school there, the institution would be removed. Aldermen, magistrates and justices of the peace with a dubious sense of eauity sometimes seek to punish a youthful lawbreaker by sentencing him to an enlistment in one or the other service, as though serving one’s coun (ry was a form of imprisonment. in- stead of a highly honorable form of volunteer service, The theatre embargo fs an old dis pute which has been fought in and out of the courts for sometime in the District of Columbia. Finally the dis- (riet_ court ruled against the soldiers and sailors and there will be no pro- test by the marine corps in the pres ent case. it ought not to be so. Soldiers and sailors are not paragons of morality or discretion, but they represent the nation’s defenders and as such are entitled to consideration, particularly when they are showing more respect for their national emblem than those who seek to humiliate them. City and County Schools Should Not Overlook This Important Matter, In the belief that a hot dish at hoon, if only a bowl of milk soup OF a cup of good cocoa, is highly im- portant to school children, many Schools throughout the country are either supply a regular hot luncheon a singte hot dish with which the chil. dren coming from a distance can sup: plement the cold food in their lunch baskets. In most cases the children bring money with them and buy te ‘dishes at cost price. Those in chars: of the Inch room see to it that nov! ing is for sale that would be huruu to the children, and direct them their purchases so that they will » buy merely sweets or pastry. ‘T! overcomes the danger of the chili s spending iis money unwisely or p:* ronizing an insanitary shop. To assist schools wishing to + dertake this desirable activity, eith > through teachers or graups of co erating mothers, the home econon | specialists of the United States ¢ partment of agricutiure, in Fart Buleltin No. 712, sugeest’ the fol! ing economical and eastiy-prepsr bills of fare for the school lunch: 1. Vezetableanitk soup. crack: rolls, fruit, plan eake. 2. Meat and vecetaht! ow, bre. and butter, sweet chocolate | 3. Boiled custerd. jettuee san wiches, fruit. cookies 4. Dried codfish chowder, — crac': ers, fruit, maple-segar sandwiches. 5. Bean soup, crackers, baked ap ples. sponge cake, | In addition the schoo Phot cocoa, cooked fr herries ar J liquid or other foods which it is ¢ ficult to carry in baskets. Almost any }Sehool by the usc of paper cups en make good milk availehle to chi ‘dren at noon. The school can also place on sale good simple cookies awieback, or crackers supplied from the outside. As the serving of an entire lunch eon ealls for considerable equipment and dish washing, many — country schools will find it easier to supply simply one hot dish, a cup of cocon or a glass of good milk. ‘The mil could easily be provided through a* rangements with parents or nearby farmers and is particularly useful children in warm weather when it i: impracticable for them. to bring bot tles of milk in their baskets, In a nember of city schools the pit pils are provided with trays and help Memselves to foods placed on a coun- ter. At the end of the meal they ro turn the trays and dishes and thes reduce the amount of help require] In some large cities a trainod super visor is employed to regulate all the public-school Inneh rooms. In othe schools the preparation of lunch is made a practical exercise for classe ir cooking and domestic science It is in the small country sohent with only one teacher, however, the the midday meal presents the most difficultp roblems. Only a teaches with ingenuity and enthusiasm £ her work can carry out the plan, an even with such a teacher the setiv cooperation of parents is highly im portant. The simplest equipment ineiuas pa large kettle, meascring exp ant | Spoons, baring knife. mixing soon dish pans, and towels. ‘Phe pxpil should be willing to bring plate cups, bowls, and spoons from hom= |The boys and girls can castiy mak~ -curtained shelves for the utensils. A fireless cooker, which permits the Preparation of meat stews, meat ane? bean soups, and cereal mushes, can easily be made by the pupiis 2s 2 class exercise, The older cris, taking turns $5 groups. comma:!> orepare the speciat dish for the day, In good wea'he the Mincheon can be served oui c doors, but at other times it. may necessary to serve it on the chit dren's desks. This will not be obie, pHonable if the dots pre first cloned and covered yt i : ber towels. ond if tho buiding tx wet psafe water for drinking. washing entilated and screened acaine flies hands, cooking, and washing dishes is essential. and any water that i: at all dowbtful should first be boiled FARTRS APF VEDY PREATIY wonneen SM cae aaey rena Bes ie eNot or Many years have the farm ers witnessed a spring so unseason able. as is being experienced at tho present time. Several prominent agri eulturists who have visited through. cut the entire county. report. cond". tions most unfavorable and elaim that the average farmer is several weeks behind schedule, Gardeners as well as farmers are complaining to no little extent. With the exception of one or two days last week the ground has been unfit for tilling. Lateness of thy cold weather which is being followed by heavy tains. has practically caused a. sus- pension of work in the rural section, which under normal conditions, would be well under way at this time. Despite the fact that heretofore po- fatoes have been planted on an wm ber of occasions on St Patrick's day, there has been fow if any planted as yet In this valley and it conditions such as experienced in the past tow days continue it will be some tise be. fore any atempt will he made to pre. pare the soil for planting., . | NG FOREIGNER CONVERTED AT JA Ane immusual event took place at tH county jail on Sunday afternoon wh ring a service by the Christian E deavor society of the Central Chur af Christ, and following a brief a ress by the minister, R. B. Mitchel on the text, “How shall we esca we neglect so great Salvation?” ovng American-Italian, Thomas Fel " by name, serving a sentence fe ain riding, expressed a desire to bi ea christian. Sheriff Miller wi “l¥ gave Mr. Mitchetl access to thi uz prisoner with the result. th t special service at the churel night the young man was baptt: i into Christ. Today the prover influances wer doend s pesitfon coonred for bin + U6 Bersciey wouen Company, it tue a weaver by trade. When see s evening the youns man seemee FJoyed with his rebgious exper. “neo and his liberty. Ue will proba diy remain im the city in letinitely, So far as can be learned this is the irst time in the history of our local ual institution that anything ‘ot his character has ever taken place. he credit is due under God to the afience of Mr. Miller and his. hu. ‘ane and christian treatment of those nder his charge, to the social uplift vork being done by the Christian En- eavor societies of the city and by no neans least to the zeal of this the cungest congregation of the city and their energetic and consecrated young minister, This is real genuine home mission- ary work of the kind that is worthy of the support of all christians, TRAIN ROBBERS AT PARKERSBIIRG There is considerable speculation t the office of U.S. Marshal smith Parkersburg when the remainder of the train robbers, recently arrest- el will be taken to Parkersburg, as tll will be delivered there on orders of removal, the same as in the Chas, J. Harrison case. No word has yet deen reesived at the office of the mar. shal when it is the intention to take ‘he men there. As in the Harrison ease they will probably have their preliminery hearing in the cities in which they were arrested, and the ter of removal to this district will hou he made. I is also the belief f the officers thot tse prtssaers will ere before the regular m™of Wederal court av Wheeling itt “bout iwo weeks, and it has been in- timated that the cases will be taken: hefore the grand jury at that term. There have been various reports as fo the exact amount of the unsigned wrrency that was obtained in the holdup at Contral. It is learned from ® very relinbel source that the exact emount was $110,000 whien ts consid- erably less than the majority of the Jubliched reports have maie it. The Meors believe that the principal part {the booty was split in three ways nd that the remaining $10.000 was iven to the fourth man, who was with the party when the holdep oc- curred. Over $30,090 of this amount has been recovered aad it is the bee Nef that the greater part of it will sean be in the hands of che officers, It is said that both railroad and rovernment officials think that in the arrest of the Harrisons they have broken up the most desperate gaug of train robbers of the present time, Now it is known that they have ter. rorized sections of Alabama and Mis- sistippi, as well as heing guilty of the focal violation. JR. CLIFFORD Attorney At Law MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINEA, Practices in all the Courts of Wear Virginis, the Supreme Court of Ap peals and the United States Cour, MANY PRESENTS ON HER 100 BIRTHDAY Mrs. John Finucan, Martinsburg's oldest resident, yesterday at her home in South Spring street, celebrated her one-hundredth birthday in the midst of a host of friends and relatives. Throughout the day, the esteemed lady was kept busy entertaining her friends, all of whom had called upon her to extend their congratulations. Among the callers was W. O. Nicklas, the well-known furniture merchant whom Mrs. Finucan had not seen for 14 years, yet she recognized him. Presents too numerous to mention were sent the aged citizen, among them being a great quantity of fruit and flowers, and one thousand pennies. Many friends who could not come sent congratulations on a post over 250 of those being received. Mrs. Finucan enjoyed the day immensely and thanked most heartily all those who remembered her on that celebrated occasion, most of whom she had known since their childhood. Mrs. Finucan has one sister, Mrs. Monaghan, of South High street who is 90 years of age, but who is not as healthy as her older sister. The aged lady is held in high esteem by all who know her, and she has the best wishes of her friends that she may celebrate her birthday many more times before being called from this earth. WOOLWORTH COMPANY HAS BEGUN WORK HERE WOOLWORTH COMPANY HAS BEGUN WORK HERE Of Remodeling Dr. Minghini's Store Room on South Queen Street. Opens About May 15. The remodeling of Dr. W. E. Minghini's store room on South Queen street, which will be occupied by the Woolworth company, was begun this morning. C. M. Wilson, architect, of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., arrived yesterday evening and will supervise the work which will be done by Orvie Price superintendent, also of Wilkes-Barre. Mr. Wilson stated this morning that the improvements will include a new plate glass front, metal ceiling, interior decorations, a rest room for ladies on the second floor, and a complete overhauling of the building rented in general. At present the Woolworth company has a chain of more than 800 stores—Martinsburg the least added. The company expects to open the store about May 15, carrying a full and complete line, which will be offered to the people of Martinsburg and surrounding country at their usual prices—5 and 10 cents. The store will be in keeping with the large stores operated by the company in large cities, being up-to-date and modern in every respect. FRED O. BLUE IN THE RACE FOR CONGRESS In the Second District According to a Report From Char- CHARLESTON. April 6. News comes to Charleston from different points in the Second district that one of the names likely to be considered when the Republicans meet to nominate a man for the vacant place in congress is that of Fred O. Blue of Barbour county. The tax commissioner has now only a few more months of his term to serve, and the law makes him ineligible to succeed himself. While he has given no intimation that he would make any effort whatever to capture the nomination for congress, it is believed by some of his Charleston friends that he is in many respects the most available piece of timber the Second district has for, this emergency, and that he would not say them nay if the Republicans of the Second manifest a desire to draft him for the congressional service. Americans are said to spend $35,000,000 a year for chewing gum, and in addition they support the cost of a standing army of Congressmen who are engaged in chewing wind.—Louisville Courier-Journal. ROOSEVELT HAT IN RING, HE ANNOUNCES HIMSELF Enlarges on His Trinidad Talk and Makes It Plain That He Wants the Nomination. OYSTER BAY, N. Y., April 6.—Colonel Roosevelt in an interview at Sagamore Hill yesterday virtually declared his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination. The words he employed were far more emphatic than those of his Trinidad statement, with its demand upon the public for "heroic mood." He went further, setting forth the precise and only terms upon which he will accept the nomination and notified all delegates to the Republican National Convention just for what his candidacy stands. The Colonel was led into this declaration by the conversational tone of one of his visitors at Sagamore Hill. This visitor lives in a neighborhood state, and is a candidate for Congress. He also hopes to be a delegate to the Republican National Convention next June. "You know, Colonel," said the visitor, with antithesis, "I may make up my mind that we will have to nominate you." "There was something in the remark that suggested a blunt of the you-vote for me and I'll-return-the-compliment sort. It did not seem to please the Colonel, and his reply, delivered in short, sharp sentences, like blows of a hammer, certainly will never be for gotten by the would-be national delegate. It also will be long remembered by the other guests at Sagamore Hill, who crowded around the Colonel as he spoke. SPECIAL MEETING GOOD ROADS MEN Will Be Held Tomorrow Night at the Four-Mile School House—Everybody Invited. At the Four-Mile Woods school house tomorrow night the Opening District Good Roads Association will hold a special meeting. A general invitation is extended to the editor of that section to be present at the question of raising more revenue to road purposes will be discussed, and the officials are anxious to know the sentiment of the taxpayers. The regular meeting of the association will be held at Swan Pond Friday night. April 14, at whichection relative to a bond issue or a in crease in the levy will most likely be taken. State Highway Commissioner A. Dennis Williams, of Moccantown, has written the official that either he or an assistant will be present and give an address. The law pertaining to road improvement and how it can be done will be fully explained. Several Martinsburg People in Attendance—Mrs. Fuller Directs the Choir. A large number of the friends and relatives of the late Major Robert W. Hunter were present at the funeral service of that distinguished man yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Christ Protestant Episcopal church, Winchester. Special hymns were sung by the vested choir of Christ church, during the service, under direction of Mrs. H. D. Fuller, organist of Christ church—The hymns—Major Hunter's favorites—were "Paradise. O Paradise," "There is a Blessed Home," and "Abide With Me." Following the funeral service the body was laid at rest in Mount Hebron cemetery. Very many beautiful floral designs and a wreath of flowers were sent to the grave by friends from all parts of the country, attesting the wide popularity and esteem in which he was held. Those attending from Martinsburg were as follows: Hon. Charles J. Faulkenr. Dr. J. Whaan McSherry. Mrs. Sarah F. Harrison, Miss Bettie J. Hunter, Mrs. Mary Lou Doll, Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Harrison and Attorney E. P. Hunter. John Abell Hunter, of Belair, Md., was also in attendance The German Government is complaining of waste in leather in women's high boots and waste of cloth in fashionable dresses. The criticized sex have difficulty in making both ends meet.—New York World. BERKELEY SPRINGS C GETS CONVENTION Republicans Will Name Congressional at Candidate There Saturday, April 15. The last Republican convention for the Second congressional district will be held Saturday, April 15, at Berkeley Springs. This was decided upon by the executive committee at a meeting held Wednesday in Keys- ser. The Keyser meeting was attended by a large number of influential Re- publicans throughout the district as well as candidates. Several places for holding the convention were sug- gested, but Berkeley Springs was the winner. John George M. Bowers and E. C. for now attended the meeting. June 1 and 2 will be the next national examination, while one for the children will be held May 18 and 19. TALKING WATERS FOR GOOD ROADS American Graphite Good Roads Association at Meeting Held Last Might at Redington Watkins Waters District buses caught the road and brought them there at busy orier held last night in the Jumbeer Hills Bellington. Since the Opequon district farmers became busy, the people of Palling Waters have been watching their efforts and so well pleased are they that they have determined upon similar action. For J. E. E. Oliver called the meeting to order and A. F. Feltner explained what Onequon district is doing in the way of repairing and building roads. Those present at once determined to organize an association, and Guy T. Morrison was elected president and T. H. Porterfield secretary. Regular meetings will be held at stated times, and it is hoped to get the work underway at an early date. The Carranza dollar has been quoted as low as two cents. And yet conservative investors will probably prefer to put their money into postage stamps or yeast cakes.—Providence Journal. Are You a Woman? Take Cardui The Woman's Tonic FOR SALE AT THE HOSPITALS F4 Mmc. L. C. Parrish Hair Culturing Scrap Treatment ```markdown ``` Largest Mail Order House of its kind in America. All kinds of Toilet Articles for sale. Human Hair Goods of the finest quality. Our Hair Food and Skin Food never fail. If the trouble is with the hair, scalp or skin, we have the remedy. We guarantee a remedy to make hair grow on bald spots and bare temples. Send 10c. for a sample and catalogue. Send for our terms to agents. Address Mine. L. C. 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Now I feel as well and as strong as I ever did, and can eat most anything." Begin taking Cardui today. Sold by all dealers. As heretofore announced, Dr. G. Rider, of Sutton, Braxton County, is a candidate for the Republican population for the office of Attorney General of West Virginia at the prompt to be held on the 6th day of June next. Mr. Rider is now and always has been in hearty accord with the fundamental principles, doctrines and policies of the Republican party. These, he has at all times, to the best of his skill and ability, endeavored to propagate, earnestly believing them to be most efficacious in promoting the true purposes of representative government, and best adapted to the various business interests of our State and Nation. He completed the law course at Washington & Lee University in 1893, and was admitted to the Bar the same year, since which time he has been actively engaged in the practice of his profession. He was elected prosecuting attorney for this County in 1904, and enjoys the distinction of being the only Republican ever elected Penrose says he doesn't object to Teddy. Now if Teddy will say he doesn't object to Penrose all will be peas and hominy.—Florida Times-Union. However, even if, as Yuan Shih to this office in his County. He has been a member of the Republican State Executive Committee since 1912, and was Chairman of the Republican County Executive Committee of his County in 1914, when the Republicans, for the first time in the history of the County, elected their ticket. He, therefore, respectfully solicits the vote of every citizen, eligible to enter said primaries, who stands for the principles and policies of the Republican party, and will gratefully appreciate the assistance of all voters, both collectively and individually. While it is Mr. Itider's intention to visit the different parts of the State, it will of course be impossible for him to see every voter; but this will in nowise lessen his gratitude and appreciation of friendship for assistance in advancing the interests of his candidacy. If nominated and elected, he pledges himself to execute the duties of the office to the best of his ability, without prejudice or partiality. --- Kai dechren, China is "racing to perdition," it has lots of heretofore respectable company on the road.—Inclanpolla News. An architectural Louisiana Republic building might never see red until it floats green. Washington Post. CONTINUED FROM 1st PAGE, millions of dollars. The citizens of West Virginia hold fire insurance policies for four hundred million dollars, life insurance policies for one hundred and seventy-five million dollars, fraternal benefit certificates for forty million dollars and millions of dollars in miscellaneous lines of insurance. The premiums collected from West Virginia by companies of all classes are nine millions of dollars per year. The losses paid West Virginia citizens are four million dollars per year. The taxes and fees collected by the Insurance Department are two hundred and forty thousand dollars per year, which goes into the State Treasury. All the amounts involved are steadily increasing, yet the total expense is only $8,000,00 per year. Protecting Policy Holders Nearly every citizen is interested in insurance, either as policyholder or beneficiary. The provision for dependents made by the wage earner of today, often through the sacrifice of comfort and pleasure, will have an important influence on the destinies of generations yet unborn. This provision may mean the difference between poverty and plenty, between education and ignorance, between crime and good citizenship. How very important then is this department, which is charged with the regulation and supervision of insurance companies and matters pertaining to insurance. Not only must the policyholders of the present generation be protected from fraudulent, weak and insolvent companies, but the future must be so guarded that the generous sacrifice of the family's protector will be not in vain—when the claim matures, it must be paid. As it is a practical impossibility to draw laws with sufficient exactness to cover every point that may arise under the constantly changing conditions in the field of insurance, the Insurance Commissioner has been given large discretion, which of course, carries with it the corresponding responsibility that comes with discretionary powers. The Insurance Department could be run with little difficulty should the Commissioner be content to act merely in a clerical capacity—to grant such licenses as are requested and to follow the path of least resistance generally. In fact, to do more requires not only knowledge, but a steadfast desire and determination to approve only that which is for the public good. And this is what we have consistently striven for, often in the face of the venomous opposition and threats of those whose fraudulent or unsafe propositions have not been approved. Detecting Weakness. Our first object is to bar from the State—to refuse license to—companies that are not financially responsible or which do not conduct their business along proper lines. To identify such companies requires technical knowledge and experience, in order to properly analyze the affairs of the company and get a clear understanding of its financial condition, contracts and methods of doing business. If a company already licensed begins to show signs of weakness or improper dealing, knowledge is likewise required to detect these signs and dictate appropriate action for the protection of its West Virginia policyholders. The examination of complaints as to claim settlements is also an important function; to obtain for policyholders what they are legally and morally entitled to, and in other instances to avoid injustice to the company is often a delicate undertaking. All of these things are a part of the daily work and are done without noise or advertisement. As the policyholder's representative, the Insurance Commissioner must often take the responsibility of making decisions affecting large groups without their knowledge or consent, and sometimes he is not in a position to make the facts known even in defense of his action. A Concrete Illustration. To illustrate: The Commerce Trust & Banking Company, of Atlanta, Ga., had been selling "Ten year, five per cent coupon bonds" in West Virginia, for a number of years, until the face amount of these bonds outstanding in West Virginia totalled about one and one-half million dollars. A law was passed, giving the Insurance Commissioner supervision over such companies. In due course, an examination of this company was made at Atlanta by a representative of this department. It was discovered that the company, instead of being financially sound, as claimed, was in a most dangerous condition. The Insurance Commissioner feeling that he owed his first duty to citizens of West Virginia, agreed with the company not to publish his report if they would take care of their West Virginia bondholders. The proposition was accepted, and finally these bond contracts were transferred to a sound company. Many of the bond holders were displeased; they had faith in the Atlanta company, and were outspoken in their criticism of the Insurance Commissioner, to all of which he could say nothing because of his agreement. And the facts would not be known today, had not this company been placed in the hands of a receiver about one year after this action was taken, its thousands of bond holders outside of West Virginia losing practically all they had paid in. Needless to add, this criticism has turned to praise. Another Example. Many of you remember the Standard Home Company case. It, as well as several similar companies, was selling so called home purchasing contracts in West Virginia. The purchaser paid $6,00 per month and was eligible to a loan of $1,000 after six months, to be used in building a home. A tremendous business was being done in West Virginia among a class of citizens least able to lose money. The Insurance Commissioner suspected fraud and although his authority was doubtful, finally secured an unwilling consent to an examination at Birmingham, Ala., which confirmed his suspicions of fraud. As the company refused to stop doing business in the State, its representatives were arrested, and the case finally came to the State Supreme Court, which found it necessary to hold that the Insurance Commissioner had no jurisdiction. However, in the meantime, the company had been given such publicity that it could no longer continue its fraudulent business in West Virginia with any degree of success. A year or two later, its officers were sent to prison by the Federal authorities, and the company placed in a receiver's hands. And so I could continue to give you example after example of the services rendered by this department in the face of threats and criticism, and indeed beyond its necessary scope. Whether or not such things are undertaken depends to a large extent on the man at the head, for those are at best discretionary acts. "Blue Sky" Department. This department, charged with the administration of the "Blue Sky" Law, has for its object the prevention of fraud as applied to promotions. It aims to lock the barn doors before the horse is stolen, rather than afterwards, by requiring the plans and financial condition of all companies (with a few exceptions) to be submitted to the Auditor, and his permission received before stock may be sold. Until a few years ago, salesmen of fake stocks considered this State one of their richest fields. Finally, about five years ago, the Auditor began agitating the question of protection and, although such action was entirely beyond the scope of his official duties, exposed many of the most vicious frauds. As a result of awakened public opinion, the Legislature of 1913 passed a "Blue Sky" Law. The administration of the law was placed in the hands of the Auditor, who has handled it with practically no expense to the State. During the first year, two hundred applications were passed upon, involving stock and securities in the amount of twenty-seven million dollars and license was refused in many cases. "Fake Promotions." Fake mining companies and land companies with their estate several feet under water were forced to give this State a wide berth after the passage of this law. It was rigidly enforced, and in 1914, Smith H. Bracy, a foreign promoter, who had been arrested for an alleged violation in connection with the sale of gold mining stock, carried his case to the United States District Court, which decided that the law was unconstitutional. The Auditor gave notice of his intention to appeal, but as the Legislature convened before the end of the time to take such appeal, and in order that the State might be saved the great expense of an appeal to the United States Supreme Court, he prepared a new law which omitted the objectional matter pointed out by the court, but which was designed to accomplish in other ways the same purpose as the old law. At the same time, it made important exemptions, so as to reduce to a minimum its interference with legitimate conservative enterprises. The proposed law was presented to the Legislature of 1915, where it met considerable opposition, but was finally passed and made effective from date of passage. It differs materially from the former statute. It is aimed directly against fraud, and its penal section is much the same as the Federal statute against fraudulent use of the mails. Safeguarding Investors. Full publicity is required of the condition of the company which offers its securities for sale. The law restricts promotion expense to ten per cent of the par value of stock. This is an extremely important provision. A case has just come to our attention where an insurance company in another State sold broad-cast its $10.00 par value stock for $25.00 per share. $15.00 of the $25.00 went to the promoter for making the sale. Such things cannot happen in West Virginia. Usually a copy of the law suffices to discourage the undesirable company from applying, so that the companies which do apply for license are as a rule those with nothing to hide. It will be observed that the success of this law is particularly dependent upon the knowledge and honesty of its administrator; its enforcement has already saved our citizens hundreds of thousands of dollars. Importance of Auditor's Office. Now, gentlemen, I have not been able in the short time at my disposal to refer to all the duties of this office by any means, but I think I have said enough to give you some idea of its importance. You will readily appreciate that its manifold duties can not be mastered in a day—or in a year; nearly all of the State's financial matters are handled by it, and its action, especially in regard to insurance companies and stock promotions, may vitally affect you personally. In the discharge of my official duties, I have known no distinction in politics, religion or color; I have endeavored to give the same prompt, conscientious service to the humblest as well as to the most influential; I have attempted to handle the tremendous business of this office along the same lines of economy and efficiency as are followed in well conducted private enterprises. I therefore submit my candidacy to you as a business proposition. If I, the present Auditor, have rendered you satisfactory service; if you feel that proper care has been taken of your interests in the past, am I not in a better position today than ever before to render good and efficient service? PROMINENT LOCAL MEN MENTIONED FOR THE VACANCY PITTSBURGH DISPATCH PAYS SENATOR GRAY SILVER A FITTING TRIBUTE. SAYS HE WILL BE CALLED TO ASSUME LEADERSHIP IN DISTRICT. SENATOR S. V. WOODS AND HON BEN HINER ALSO MENTIONED. At Keyser this afternoon the Democratic Executive committee of the Second congressional district held a meeting for the purpose of determining how a candidate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Congressman William G. Brown will be selected. Since the vacancy occurred there has been much speculation as to the Democratic candidate and two local men have received favorable mention through the state press as well as elsewhere. They are Senator Gray Silver and Attorney Cleveland M. Seibert. This is what Aloysius Coll, state correspondent for the Pittsburg Dispatch, located at Clarksburg, says: Interest in the political campaign throughout West Virginia has veered off to the special election which Governor Hatfield will call to fill the vacancy for Congress in the Second district caused by the untimely and much regretted death of Representative William G. Brown. The Dispatch has already pointed out the possible tangle in making nominations for this office, but candidates are discussed, nevertheless, neither the state press nor political leaders having taken note of the seeming barrier until the publication of The Dispatch article pointing out the lack of a clause in the primary law providing for a special election. Silver a Factor. Senator Gray Silver has long been considered one of the most effective Democratic workers in the Second district. It is said of him that he is not hungry for office, but the passing of Brown has left a gap in the eastern counties which hearkens back to party duty, and Senator Silver is one of the men who will no doubt be called on to build up a new structure for the Democracy in the district, whether he goes into the Congressional race or prefers to remain in the private ranks. Woods Is Strong. Senator Samuel V. Woods was seriously considered as a possible candidate for governor, and later I have found considerable sentiment to support him in Harrison, Marion, Ritchie and other counties for the Supreme Court. Two vacancies are to be filled this year and the nominations for this office are to be made in convention, not in primaries. 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