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The Pioneer Press. "HERE SHALL THE PRESS, THE PEOPLE'S RIGHTS MAINTAIN, UNAWED BY INFLUENCE AND UNBRIBED BY GAIN" ESTABLISHED 1882. W. VA. CHESTNUT CROP IS WASTED Plans to Commercialize It and Improve Potato Output Under For many years the enormous chestnut crop of West Virginia has been a waste, with the exception of that proportion which has been locally marketed or devoured by pigs or wild birds and mammals. The value of the chestnut crop of the state has been investigated by the Commissioner of Agriculture, H. E. Williams, and in his new division of markets he has included lists of markets for this crop. By the time the 1916 year crop is ready for the market it is expected that there will be a much greater number of buyers in the West Virginia chestnut centers than in any other year in the past. It is widely known that the potatoes grown on the mountain slopes of West Virginia are of the finest quality, and command fine prices. The marketing of the crop has heretofore been haphazard, but Commissioner Williams has been looking into this crop also, and has discovered that a carload of potatoes has a lower freight rate from Michigan to Clarksburg than from Randolph county, one of the fine potato-growing sections of the state, to Clarksburg. The apparent injustice of this comparison in rates, it is stated, will be readjusted by this time the Randolph potato crop is ready for the market this year. Randolph county is endeavoring to build up her potato industry, and the county agent there is assisting the farmers materially in improving the product and the yield. The division has been interested in the work of obtaining reductions in freight rates for peaches shipped to southern destinations. In 1914 the peach belt in West Virginia shipped to Southern cities only about 30 cars, while in 1915 138 cars were shipped. Commissioner Williams has issued a booklet giving the name and address of every fruit grower in the state, and the issuance of this list and the advertising done in connection with this industry were reflected in shipments of 500 carloads of peaches to the Western cities in the season of 1915, while the shipments in 1914 were only about 100 cars. In order that the state may be able, through the commission's office, to give accurate information to fruit brokers, a census of the fruit trees of the state has been tawen, tabulating the acreage planted in orchards, the number of trees and the number of each variety. In addition to the foregoing, the commissioner is encouraging the formation of selling associations, the standardization of grades and packages, and is endeavoring to compile data showing the enormous mount of fruit and produce brought into the state of West Virginia which could be grown here. County agricultural agents in many of the counties of the state are working along much the same line, and the effects on the agricultural and horticultural wealth of the state are already apparent in increased tillage, yield and quality of products grown. If Senator Gore would serve his country with one-half the zeal he serves his Kaiser he would set a splendid example for all Americans. New York Evening Sun. One can't help wondering what the final showing will be as between Hughes and Roosevelt at Chicago since the one talks so little and the other talks so much.—Des Moines Register and Leader. BALTO. AND OHIO HAS FINE EXHIBIT At the "Safety First" Exposition In New York—Old Engines Also There. NEW YORK, May 23.—Practically every devise adopted in recent years for the safety of pasesngers and employees is exhibited by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad in the "Safety First" Exposition, which is being held in Grand Central Palace, this week. In many particulars, the exhibit made by America's first railroad is the most unique ever seen here. Beginning with the early days when the drawn by horses, tracing the development through the period when crude, diminutive locomotives and quaint, old-fashioned cars were used to haul passengers and freight. the visitor is afforded an idea of modern railroad equipment and methods of operation through working models, specimens of roadbeds, various appliances used to protect the public and employes and a comprehensive series of photographs setting forth the emphasis of the management with respect to "Safety First." Among the old engines exhibited are the "Tom Thumb" of 1830, the first used on the Ballimore and Ohio; the horse er "Pioncaer" of 1830, and the locomotive "Arabian" of 1836. Contrasted with the old horse car is a model of the latest type of steel car in use, built to scale by C. W. Egan, general claim agent of the road. Safety appliances which have been provided on freight car equipment, speed recorders, improved pilots now used on locomotives, automatic couplers, air brake equipment and many other appliances are included in the exhibit. The series of photographs, uniformly framed and presenting appearance trace the history of the railroad from the early days to the present time, from the landmarks to the modern plant. Historical points of interest and events of large significance are portrayed in the photographs on exhibit. Views of Harpers Ferry, the scene of John Brown's raid; Thomas Viaduct at Relay, Md., the first railroad bridge in the world; the memorable race between the locomotive and horse-drawn train and views of the modern railroad contrast the evolution which has taken place in converting the Baltimore and Ohio from a single track to a two, three and four-track system. Views are also shown of the plans adopted by the company in an effort to improve the welfare of its employees. GERMANSPUT DUTCH CONSUL IN PRISON GERMANSPUT DUTCH CONSUL IN PRISON Ten-Year Term for Diplomat Serving in Belgium is Newspaper Report. AMSTERDAM, May 23.—The Tiid announces that the Germans have condemned the Dutch Consul at Dient, Belgium, W. van Rijckevorsel, to imprisonment for ten years at hard labor. All attempts to reduce the sentence, adds the paper, have failed. The nature of the charges against the Consul has not thus far been disclosed. Pennsylvania reactionary, and that despite Contract Bill Flinn's best efforts!—New York Sun. DETAILS OF CRUISES FOR NAVAL MILITIA Dates When and Parts Where Warships Will Take on Volunteers. WASHINGTON, May 23.—The programme for summer cruises of the Naval Militia of seventeen states and the District of Columbia, beginning on July 15, is announced by Secretary Daniels. Reserve battleships to cruise from July 15 to July 29, will take on the volunteer sailors as follows. The Kearsarge and Virginia at the Boston Navy Yard, for the Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine and Rhode Island militia; the Maine at the New York yard, for the second New York Battalion and the second New Jersey; the New Jersey, at the North River terminus for the Third New York and First New Jersey Battalions, and the Kentucky, in the North river, for the remainder of the New York and New Jersey militia. The following will cruise from July 15 to July 25: The Alabama at the Maryland militia; the ketaoin etaoin Philadelphia yard for the Illinois and Maryland militia; the Illinois at the Philadelphia yard for the District of Columbia, First and Second Michigan Battalions, Second Battalion of Pennsylvania Militia and the South Carolina Militia; the Rhode Island at the Philadelphia yard for the Minnesota, Missouri, First and Second Ohio Battalions, and the First Pennsylvania Battalion; the Louisiana at Hampton Roads for the First and Second Florida Battalions, and the Louisiana, North Carolina and Texas Militia. CAVAZOS DEMANDED AMERICANS RETREAT CAVAZOS DEMANDED AMERICANS RETREAT Carranza Commanded First Wanted Horses Captured From Villistas. FIELD HEADQUARTERS, May 17 (via wireless to Columbus, N. M. May 23.—Cavalry returning here brought' news of brusque demands made upon them by Gen. Cavazos, the Carranza officer in command of several thousand men policing Chihuahua State from Parral to San Antonio. They were made on the Eleventh Cavalry, in command of Major Robert L. Howze. The Americans ,after annihilating half of a large band of Villa' bandits at Ojos Azules, were resting north of SanAntonio. Cavaozs first demanded from Major Howze the corn and horses which the American troopers had seized from the Villa followers. He was told that any property would be paid for, but that the money would be given to the original owners. Finally Cavazos demanded that the Americans retreat northward. This was refused flatly. The Carranza commander then requested permission to march through the American position to consolidate his command with reinforcements, and this was granted. The Americans were drawn up on the crest of a hill when the Carranza soldiers marched past. Just after this Major Howze was ordered to fall back. When the Americans had withdrawn there were celebrations and shouts of "victory" in San Antonio and nearby towns. "Hog news was bearish," says a provision market report; but we must not forget that bear news is often hoggish.—Wall Street Journal. Department of Archives. BY INFLUENCE AND UNBRIBED MAY 27, 1916. VO WEST VIRGINIA HAS MUCH WEALTH According to Figures We Have Property Valued at $1,286,-569,524. Railroad and other public utility corporations of the state, according to figures nearing completion, constitute $320,966,265 of the wealth of West Virginia on the basis of last year's valuations. All other property shows a valuation of $965,603,259, making a total f $1,286,569,524. These figures show the vast ownership of public utility corporations in the state, or about a fourth of the total wealth. It is believed that the valuation will increase about one-tenth this year. NOTE TO BRITAIN ON MAIL HOLD-UP READY Demands That Allies Respect Fundamental Rights of Neutrals. WASHINGTON, May 23. President Wilson has finished the note which is to be transmitted to London today or Wednesday, protesting against the seizure by Great Britain of letter mail between the United States and other neutral countries. This note demands that the allies respect the fundamental rights of neutrals, which guarantee the inviolability of first class or letter mails. Ambassador Spring-Rice has intimated that Great Britain is willing to agree not to inspect neutral mails on ships which are compelled to enter British territorial wafers. SECRETARY ARNOLD Executive Committee and State Sunday School Convention Pass Resolutions. Whereas, our beloved general secretary, Mr. Arthur T. Arnold has felt it his duty to resign his office, in order to accept the general secretaryship in the state of Ohio. Therefore, Be it resolved: First, That with the greatest regret we sever this pleasant relation which has existed for more than seven years, and has always been characterized by the utmost sweetness of spirit, unity of purpose, harmony of method and constancy of success. Second. That we record with gratitude to God and to our brother, the marvelous achievements of our organized Sunday school work under his wise, able and efficient leadership. Third. That in our brother beloved, we recognize a devout Christian gentle man of admirable spirit, genial temper, untiring energy, discriminating judgment, irreproachable character and growing influence and power. Fourth. That we earnestly and tenderly commend him to our Ohio brethren with a message of fraternal greeting and of abiding assurance that the good work done in West Virginia will be repeated and enlarged in our sister state. Fifth. That these resolutions be spread up no the minutes of the convention and that copies be furnished to Brother Arnold and to the state papers for publication D. B. PURINTON, J. T. FOSTER, S. C. JONES, Committee. Committee. LACK OF MEN MADE SIBLEY COME BACK Pursurers of Raiders Did 100 Miles in Three Days on Return to Border. MARATHON, Tex., May 23.—The flying columns of the Eighth and Fourteenth Cavalry, under Col. Frederick W. Sibley and Major George T. Langborne, detailed by Major raiders of Glen Springs and Boquillas, have r turned to American so' near Boquillas. The expedition was in Mexico just ten days. It made prisoners of bandits and rescued Jesse Deemer, a Boquillas storekeeper, and Monroe Payne, a negro kidnapped by the Mexicans. The several bandits were captured by Lieut. Cramer in a running fight near Santa Anita, Coahulla. The expedition made the return march of 100 miles from El Paso in three days. The return of the expedition was imperative for strategical reasons. It had penetrated so far into the itinerior without the semblance of a line of communication that it was not prepared for possible eventualities, which had been declared unavailable, it was impossible for it to continue its foray. Then, too, the main object of its campaign had been accomplished in the release of Deemer and Payne. Two troops of the Sixth Cavalry detained here yesterday. They will go south to Boquillas to assist Col. Sibley's column in guarding the border. A report reached here that Mexican snipers fired on two American soldiers bathing in the Rio Grande near Deemer's Ford Friday, but failed to hit them. PLANNING FOR MAY THE COMING CORN Karl Lagenbeck, Chemist, the Lime Service Bureau, Gives Advice. (By Karl Lagenbeck.) Nitrogen hastens stalk growth; phosphoric acid and potash push forward the maturing of the crop and the filling of the ear. In the face of this, their own statement, the fertilizer manufacturers show a uniformly reduced potash content in corn fertilizers for March, 1916, as against their recommendations issued in January, 1915. The mixtures they suggest are, as far as potash is concerned, prohibitive in price, even if they are obtainable. Growing crops "want what they want, when they want it." War and famine prices are not their business. The cars will not fill, if the right proportion of potash to phosphoric acid is not maintained. Only as many kernels are produced as can get these elements at the rate of ten to sixteen. Buying corn fertilizer, with the relation of former experience in these elements disturbed, is throwing away money on useless phosphoric acid, unless the corresponding potash comes from somewhere. It can come from the soil, if it is displaced from its acid combination by another element that will take its place and free it into the soil water. Like potash, this element must be a base, namely lime. Famers do not lime generally for corn, but under present conditions, it is essential. Doing so will insure the crop, without adding to its cest Here's the convention almost here and not a single Republican candidate nominated!—Chicago Herald. Entered in Post Office at Martins ourg, W. Va. as Second Class Matter. J. R. Clifford, Editor and Proprietor, Drawer 869, and Bell 'Phone 60K, Martinsburg, W. Va. SATURDAY, MAY 27 1916 It is amusing what crass ignorance many persons with college degrees and high sounding titles oftimes show. It is a sad commentary on American enterprise, as well as American patriotism for a former dealer in American flags to refuse an order for 10,000 flags, because, as he says, "they are made in Germany" and I can't get any now. Some American had better make such a condition impossible hereafter. The Order of Railroad Telegraphers, of the eastern end of the Cumberland Division, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Mr. E. F. Bechtol, chairman, passed resolutions endorsing Hon. L. J. Foreman's candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congressman before the primaries on June 6, 1916. Colored people everywhere should inaugurate a campaign of education with the idea in mind of bringing to the notice of white people the fact that there are hundreds of thousands of our people who are desirous of improving themselves along all imaginable lines, and who would and could be helped in life's struggle, were they to receive the hearty encouragement of thousands of well disposed, but, owing to the peculiar nature of things, uninformed white people, whose knowledge of Negro achievement and distinction is very meager. The matter touched on above, is a very important one, and we hope people of influence in both races will see to it that a change is had, and that speedily. ```markdown ``` While at Storer College, Harper's Ferry, the other day, it was our privilege to run across Prof. H. H. Winters, teacher of agriculture in the above named institution, and after being shown demonstration patches, soils of various kinds, all sorts of grain, and numerous other necessary facilities that go to make up a first class agricultural department, it was the candid opinion of the writer that here is a man who is doing something worth while for his people. Many things claimed our attention, but possibly the most interesting were the girls' garden, and the sugar cane grown by this energetic agriculturist who believes that people who consume as much as we do should certainly pay some attention to the art of production. And is there anybody who will enter a denial to such a claim? The recent arrest, in Richmond, Virginia, of Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., editor, banker and publicist, by a "smarty" policeman, was as unwarranted as it was unnecessary. The idea of this great man being a lawbreaker is repugnant to the minds of his friends, who are legion in every section of the country, and who number their possessions from millions to a few dollars. At the time Editor Mitchell was subjected to the temporary humiliation which he underwent at the hands of the Richmond minion of the law, he was only exercising his prerogative as a newspaper man—taking notes where a fatal automobile accident had occurred. Mr. Mitchell, torcering genius that he is, showed masterful control over himself throughout the whole procedure, and thereby saved possible injury at the hands of a man whose place is clearly elsewhere than on a police force. The prompt release of Mr. Mitchell on his recognizance by the police captain in whose precinct the arrest occurred, and his subsequent speedy acquittal a few days thereafter in the famous Richmond Police Court presided over by the Honorable Mr. Justice John J. Crutchfield was a triumph over a temporary embarrassment of which any man might well feel proud, and was almost like unto the exercises attendant upon the entry of a king just crowned, and in his palace. On this memorable occasion, in the former Confederate Capital milliaire and man in moderate circumstances, white as well as black, vied in doing honor and attentio to the true worth of this noblesse of Virginia who has done as much for the good of humankind, as any man anywhere, in the world. We have received the "Awakening of Hezekiah Jones!" As its name implies, it is a well written volume which emanates from the fertile brain of that eminent writer John E. Bruce, "Bruce Grit" of Yonkers, New York. It has much to commend it to the person who is desirous of getting a line on the devious and crafty methods of the wily white politician and the way he "puts it over" on the average credulous individual, and from the general trend of the story, you imagine Hezekiah is going to meet the fate of most persons who come in contact with political bosses, but after the scales fell from the political eyes of Messrs. Detweiler and O'Hara, Mr. Hezekiah Jones becomes more of a tangible quantity than ever in the community where he resides, and through his shrewdness is able to secure a large share of patronage for his colored brothers, who have absolute confidence in Hezekiah's judgment, and who are as true to him as is the proverbial "needle to the pole." It is no difficult problem to keep on describing various features and characters in this latest literary production of Mr. Bruce's, but we'll suggest that all Negroes who can, should secure copies, and read them for themselves, thereby adding to their fund of knowledge, and if they heed the pattern set by Jones and his followers, political serfs among our race will gradually disappear from the earth. The press work was done by Phil H. Brown, the well known publisher of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and the foreword is written by Prof. John W. Cromwell, of Washington, D. C. Rev. Francis J. Grimke, pastor of an important and loyal congregation of colored Presbyterians in Washington City, is obviously competent to voice the aspirations of his people. And that position of his gives importance to the clear-cut answer he recently returned to a questioner desiring to know if he "insisted on social equality, by which is meant intermarriage of the races." Mr. Grimke's rejoinder matched the query for directness, plainness, and precision. He wrote: "Have you ever seen any statement of mine in any shape or form intimating in any way that such a thought was ever remotely in my mind? You seem entirely unconscious of the fact that colored people have some self-respect; you seem to be possessed with the idea that they are extremely anxious to be affiliated socially with white people. In this you are entirely mistaken. The colored people have no desire to force themselves socially upon anybody. Social intercourse is a matter to be determined entirely by the individual choice. Each one is left free to choose his own associates. That is in accordance with reason and common sense. All-white people are not on terms of social equality, as you well know, and it is a mere subterfuge, a mere dodging of the question touching the treatment of colored people, to lug that matter in here." The Pioneer Press is indebted to Unity, Chicago, for the two paragraphs printed above, and it certainly appreciates the frank and highly illuminating statement of Dr. Grimke with regard to the social equality bugaboo. THE FUNNY SIDE OF PROHIBITION PROOF OF MARVELOUS INTELLECT. [Charleston News and Courier.] Mr. Bryan says every day brings the end of the war nearer. Not even a war expert is likely to disagree with that. MEDDE SHE WAS. [Alfred Lander, San Francisco] A temperance lecturer called on the editor of a well-known Irish journal. "I am told," she said angrily, "that you wrote this notice of my lecture on 'The Demon Drink.'" "That's so, madam," was the reply. "Then, perhaps, you would be good enough to tell me what you mean by saying: 'The lecturer was evidently full of her subject.'" J. RUFUS WALLINGFORD SUNDAY [Philadelphia, Sunday, Discotech] Billy Sunday, who is working overtime in Baltimore, says he expects the devil to make a hasty retreat. One thing, he was in a devil of a hurry to take back the unkind things he said about this town. It came pretty soft for Billy here, taking away some $56,000. "Ingratitude" is a dirty bird that befouls its own nest. THE BOARDERS WON'T KICK. [Luke McLuke, Cincinnati Enquirer.] If a majority of us ornery men liked a dish of prunes when we are tired and thirsty after a hard day's work, it would not be long until the Prohibitionists would establish an Anti-Prune League. THOSE DRY MAINE TONGUES [Saugatuck (Me.) Commercial-Record.] Miss Mattie Hirner will take a two weeks' vacation from her duties at the postoffice. During her absence Postmaster Wade requests patrons of the office to lick their own postage stamps NAMES IS NAMES The Anti-Saloon League ought to employ somebody to edit the names of its members. For instance, Willing Bierlapper is one of the Prohibition leaders in Illinois, and his name doesn't sound well for the cause. CURRENT CLIPPINGS. German products are not always the best in the world. There was the Casement plot, for instance.—Charleston News and Courier. Although not much given to political exploration, T. R. may end by discovering Charles E. Hughes.—Washington Star. Nebraska isn't the only state that has its doubts of the friends of the people. Hobson has been licked again.—Pittsburgh Dispatch. The question arises. Why is Mr. Tatt so good-natured these days? He isn't going to be nominated.—Springfield Republican. The Staats-Zeitung is out for Hughes, and owing to his judicial position the Justice cannot say a word back in self-defense.—New York World. Things at Verdun appear to have got to the point where the repulse or an attack is regarded as a -signal victory.—Indianapolis News. There is also a fairly good chance SIGNS SAY STAY OFF WILLIAMSPORT PIKE Travelers From Maryland Cities Come Here By Sharpsburg Route. Signs have been placed at all points in this section of the country by the Maryland Automobile Club, asking the people traveling in cars to stay off the Williamsport pike from that town to Wheeler, a street of road covering thirty-five miles, giving as a reason that the road is not in a well condition upon which to travel, it be- ing filled with crushed stone. People from Frederick, Hagerstown and other cities near these cities have gone out of their way and made the trip via Sharpstown to avoid the bad traveling. Several from Frederick did this last Sunday, and some from Hagerstown coming to this city Monday and Tuesday to witness the ball games between Hagerstown and Marthinsburg came that way. It is thought that within a four night the roads will be in better shape. that the war will end before the battle of Verdun does.—Indianapolis News. The new director of the food distribution in Germany is to be Heifferich. And for the poor, too, no doubt.—Washington Herald. Mr. Taft has so many personal friends among the Republican candidates that he naturally hesitates to state which of them has the least chance.—New York Evening Post. According to a report from Philadelphia the price of anthracite coal has already entered into the world's contest for standing, running and high jump.—Chicago Herald. Sonshield law of James J. Hill says the war is nearly over. Nonetheless, Just beginning, listen to the "Drunk American singing "Tale Wight and Lilith."—New York Evening Tidegram. William J. Bryan advising Worth now William on how to lend the Great gentle pass to victory is one of the best jobs of the season.—Katherine Jaws and Courier. LABEL SUIT OUT OF BASEMENT'S ARREST BERLIN, May 23.—A Hibel action has been begun by Seymour B. Conger, Berlin correspondent of the Associated Press, against Edwin A. Emerson, an American newspaper correspondent now in Berlin, based on an article by Emerson in the Continental Times, a newspaper published here in the English language. The article intimates that Mr. Conger and Ambassador Gerard were responsible for the betrayal of Sir Rowan Clement to the British. It indicates Mr. Conger received knowledge of Clement's plans, which he communicated to Ambassador Gerard, who in turn carried it to Washington, whence it was transmitted as a warning to London. Mr. Conger enters a general denial of the insinuations made in the article and states that his first knowledge that anything was impending in Ireland came to him two days subsequent to the outbreak. MEN Even those who have been treated elsewhere without obtaining results COME TO US We Show Results quickly and at small cost, in all private and chronic disease of men, such as Blood Poison, Varicose, Hydraceol, Structure, Wash Bladder, Lost Vitality, Pains in Back, and all contracted diseases. 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The Georgia conscience was really aroused when the fact was published to the world that in 1915 the state did at least one-third of the lynchings in the United States. That was bad enough, but whee in January mobs in Southern Georgia lynched eight or more negroes, thus bidding fair to make 1916 worse than 1915 in the form of outlawry, the conscience of the state was touched and a cry weft up for law enforcement and the extirpation of the mob. PUBLIC CONSCIENCE STINGS. Press and pulpit took up the crusade, and at present the cry is general in Georgia that the law be impartially enforced against all persons and that the state be rid of the stigma of lynching. Georgia will elect a governor this year and there are signs that law enforcement will be the chief plank in the platform of each candidate. So far only two candidates have been announced. Governor Nathaniel E. Harris wants to succeed himself and has taken strong ground for the enforcement of all laws and for the suppression of such felonies. Dr. L. G. Hardman, of Commerce, has announced his candidacy against Governor Harris and has also stated that he will fight the mob, but not in such strong terms as the governor. Dr. Hardman's apparent lack of warmness against the mob has injured him and if the race remains between him and Harris, the latter is expected to win by a large majority. There probably will be other candidates, but it is certain that each will express the necessity of suppressing the urge if Georgia is to continue to hold no mother among the sisterhood of states. Georgia is by law a prohibition state and this question of law enforcement is intertwined with the "dry" statute. Since 1977, the state has been legally "dry," but the "dryness" has been apportioned only in spots. The rural counties have obeyed the law, but the urban counties in which are Atlanta, Nashville, Macon, Augusta and Columbus, have flouted it. Savannah, Macon and Augusta have denied the "dry" law and their "wetness" has been a best for the newspaper paragraphers. Atlanta has been just as "wet" but covered it with a certain veneer which on the surface made her appear a bit better than her slater cities. [Et. Wayne (ind.) Grette] The American Temperature Society wrote in 1870 ninety years with the intention and intention still sells three at a market in glass and "shots" two at a auction. J. R. CLIPFORD Attorney At Law MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA Practices in all the Courts of West Virginia, the Supreme Court of Appeals and the United States Courts The Colonel has carried the Tampico primaries.—Providence Journal.