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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-10-19
NEW WORLDS RECORD FOR
LOADING COAL ON VESSELS
Consumption of Fuel in Pittsburg Dis.
triet Exceeds That of Greater
New York.

BALTIMORE, Md, Oct. IA new
worlds record for loading vessel
with coal was established at the Cur
It's Bay terminals of the Baltimore q
Ohio Railroad, when 7,242 tons of
cargo coal and 24l tons of bunker coal
were loaded in the collier Newton in
4 hours and 10 minutes, or nearly 80
tons a minute, Saturday. A second
record was established when the ton
mage was handled from the receiving
yard of the terminal over the pier in
hours and 30 minutes. The best
previous record vas madc November
%, 1911, when the same collier was
loaded with 1874 tons in hours and
90 minutes. A force OF about 400
workmen was employed in establish
ing tie record,
More fuel is Consumed IN Pittsburg
and immediate vicinity, and more coal
is shipped to and through the Pitts
burg district than in any other els
trlct in the world according t. Ed
ward w Parker, o. the United States
Geological Survey With a popula-
ton of about one-ninth Of that of
Greater New York, the consumption
OF coal alone in Pittsburg is nearly
equal TO that Of the much larger city.
Greater New York consumed "a 1911
approximately ~ 100000 short tons.
and Pittsburg used about l6,5000o0
short tons. But Pittsburg consumes
several million tons OF coke and con-
siderable quantities OF natural gas,
which, added TO the coal consumption,
gives that city a good lead over New
York as a fuel consumer.
In the quantity OF coal handled the
comparisons are still more striking.
Pittsburg's business exceeding that OF
New York by nearly so per cent In
1911 the total railc in New York har-
Dor, including the city consumption,
the trans-shipments to New England
and up-riyer points, and the bunker
and export trade, amounted to APP
proximately 36000000 short tons,
whereas the coal traffic of Pittsburg,
including rail shipments east and rail
and water shipments west amounted
to nearly 58000,O00 tons,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-10-19

prime should be dealt with according
TO his intent. The life of Mr. Roose-
welt was spared, not through the
mercy of the would-be assassin but
because his aim was not accurate.
Having carefully plotted the deed he
afterwards stated that il was his in
tention to continue shooting until his
victim was dead Such a man de.
serves the extreme penalty
In the face of such conditions, Col
onel Roosevelt was cool and collected
and fulfilled his evenings engage
ment. Many men, under similar con
ditions would have tainted by the way
side. Showing such demeanor is
but characteristic of him that he
should accept the matter calmly, and
urge that no violence be shown to his
assailant. 1t is a commentary on the
good sense and law-abiding character
of the citizens of Milwaukee that cool
wisdom prevailed when the mob
sought to wreak quick vengeance on
the wretch who attempted The life of
the illustrous leader of the Progress
sive party.
Much sympathy will be won Col
onel Roosevelt by this near-tragedy.
Had he been taken away, the loss TO
the Progressive party would have
been irreparable. lie not only form
ed the Progressive party but he is
that party. Whatever may be the
Fota nf {bat port,r alton ,Iaotinn 1a,,
il is gratifying to know that the issue
has not been destroyed by the wicked
treachery of the would-be assassin.
1t could not be believes by any sane
man that the issue would be buried
III calamity.
The narrow escape of Colonel
Roosevelt once more directs our at
tention to the fact that in no other
country do rulers or former rulers eX-
pose themselves so carelessly. The
very freedom with which In Presi-
dent and former President travel
about the country, making speeches
to mixed audiences, should inspire
some pity in the hearts of the would
be assassins. When men like Booth,
Guiteau, Czolgosz, and this latest mis-
creant, refuse to be moved by the de-
fenseless and trust OF their victims,
they write themselves into the lowest
forms OF humanity,
The people Of the United States, re-
CARELESS OF political or church anilia-
tons. join in wishing for Colonel
Roosevelt a speedy ana full recovery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-10-19
PARCELS POST SERVICE.

The Post once Department is get
Ting ready for the hating and half
way installation OF the system Of par
cells post as authorized by Congress.
we've new stamps larger than ordi-
nary postage stamps, for adixiug to
packages, will be ready for distribt-
ton January !, when the system be-
comes operative The stamps viii be
of differing colors and designs so as
To prevent confusion by use for other
than merchandise parcels A Wash.
ington dispatch says
The ~ stamps viii be issued ia
three series Of designs In the first
series modern methods OF transpor-
ting mail viii be Illustrated The
mail car Of a railway train viii be
shown on one stamp, an ocean steam
er on another the third win have a
motor wagon OF the type used IN the
Postal Service, and the fourth viii
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-10-19
GUARDS RETURN
TO ALL THE MINES
Their Presence May Disturb Peace
Which Now Prevails In the
District.

CHARLESTON, w Va, Oct L.
Two entire days have passed since
martial law ceased to exist in the min
ing sections OF Kanawha, Fayette and
Raleigh counties, and while there has
been no trouble, il was reported last
night that a number of the mine
guards, who were driven from the dis
triet when martial law was declared,
have returned TO resume their former
duties.
mo firearms will be returned to
either the miners or the operators for
the present, at least" said Governor
Glasscock last night when asked
what would be done with the firearms
stored here since martial law had
been called off
The return OF the guards is expect.
ed TO cause trouble between them and
the miners Sheriff S. p Smith is ex-
pected to 80 to the district today and
may determine then whether or not
he will need assistance 10 preserve
order. II he decides he needs no as
sistance, the militia will be withdrawn
at once. The district where the trou'
bic has existed is now under civil law,
with the militia acting under civil au-
thorties.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-10-19
METHOD|STS LIKE
COL. ROOSEVELT
West Virginia Conference Send Him
Message Of congratuIation On
His Escape.

ELKINS, W. Va, Oct. 17.--One OF
the first acts of the sixty-sixth annual
session OF the West Virginia Confer
ence, Methodist Episcopal church,
which convened here yesterday was
the passage of a resolution offered by
DR.. S. v. Leech, requesting Bishop
Earl Cranston, the presiding bishop, to
send message Of coincidence to Col
onel Roosevelt expressing the con
gratulations of the conference on the
fact that his life was spared.
Following singing of the hymn, In
the Cross of Christ | Glory" Rev j.
b. Feather, the second oldest minis
ter of the conference, was called to
the platform and led in fervent pray
er. The Bishop read the ffty-third
chapter OF Isaiah and then called the
superintendent forward TO assist in
the sacrament Of the Lords Supper
After this the Bishop called to the
platform ]. T. Hickman, chairman Of
the committee on memorials, to take
charge of services in memory of min
listers and ministers wives who had
died during the year. Rev. v A. Nan
ma led the congregation in touching
prayer, and after song the deaths of
the following were announced: ID. Fl.
X. Dix, B. B. Brooks, M. w Rider,
William Wriston, Joseph Lee, T. H.
Bunting, Mrs. 0. NJ. Pullen, Mrs. T. H.
Bunting, Mrs. V. Sanford, and Mrs. e.
j. Richmond Tender tributes were
read for each one
The conference secretary, Rev. ]. B.
Workman, called the roll of the con-
ference and 1870 ministers and preach
ers answered to their names. John Q.
Bolton, of Grafton, was elected confer
ence secretary, J. c. Strader was cleo
ted statistical secretary and l.. S.
Grose treasurer.
The day was closed with a great
prohibition rally in the opera house
last night. Addresses favoring the
passage of the prohibition amendment
were made by DR.. Clarence True Will
son, of Portland Ore.,, field secretary
of the Temperance Society of the
Methodist Episcopal church, his sub
ject being rs 1t Business or Crime?"
Mrs. Mary Harris Armor, of Georgia,
and Dr. T. NJ. Hare, secretary OF the
West Virginia Anti-Saloon League.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-10-19
RoosEVELTS PLEcGE
TO THE FARMERS


Here at this agricultural fair.
wish to say word not only TO the
farmers of this country generally. I
want to call your attention 10 our
platform as ii affects agriculture. We.
in our platform, in that respect. also
face the facts We propose a definite
course OF action. up to which we
intend to live.
Il was struck two and one-half
years ago, when ! was in Europe. ana
unpleasanuy struck, with the fact that
we We're behind the old monarchies of
Europe in so many particulars in deal
ing with the farming people. and for
the matter OF that, with the wage.
/. workers. II was rather a shock to me
when | went TO Germany and Den.
snark and found that their farmers
were organized and facilities for them
provided BY the government as our
Farmers have not been organized and
have not been cared for by the gov
eminent Our purpose is to adopt
from Germany Canada, Denmark and
7 every other country where there has
been wise legislation on behalf of thl
farmers-legislation such as that in
Germany for providing cooperative
credit for the farmers such as is In
Canada in the way that the farmer,
are assisted 10 develop their farms
every kind OF legislation OF that kline
II is our purpose 10 Introduce into
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-10-19
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Dl
erctors OF the Cherry Run & Potomac
Valley Railroad Company and the
President and Directors OF the Balti-
more G. Ohio Railroad Company have
made an agreement for the sale by
the former Company to the latter
Company of the Cherry Run & Poto.
mac Valley Railroad, its corporate
rights and franchises, subject TO the
approval of the stockholders of each
of said Companies, and meeting OF
the stockholders of the Cherry Run a.
Potomac Valley Railroad Company
win be held at Baltimore. Md, at
1900 a. m, on October 10, 1912, At
which meeting said agreement will be
submitted for approval or disapprovai
and a meeting of the stockholders of
the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Com.
pany will be held at Baltimore, Md, at
HOO a. m. on November 18, 1912, at
which meeting said agreement will be
submitted for approval or disapproy-
al.
C. w. WOOLFORD, Secy.
Cherry Run & Potomac Valley r. r.
Co.
G.. w. WOOLFORD, Secy.
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
July 90 1912.
W-7-24-1taw-9w S-D.7-26-9t
H-7-27-9t
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-10-19
BROTHER AND SISTER

Joseph l.. Motter, well known and
highly respected citizen of Williams
port, and cashier of the Washington
county National Bank of that place,
died at his late home Monday night
from complication of diseases, af-
ter months illness, aged 6s years.
His sister, Miss A. Elizabeth, died
at her home close to Williamsport a
few hours afterwards, aged 70 years,
not knowing that her brother was
dead
He is survived by his wife; four
sisters. Mrs. d. c. Quemp, near Viii
Transport; Mrs. p. l.. Lemen, Will
Transport; and Miss Emma Motter, at
home, and leaves one brother, Joshua,
in st Joseph, Mo.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-10-19

TO keep it in letter and in spirit
Then, again, our platform has Ia
ken definite stand in favor of rigid
control by the National Government
over the issuance Of securities, The
PostolIice Department reports that
last year the people were robbed OF
about one hundred and seventy mil
lion dollars by fake financial promo
ters We intend to stop that by hav-
ing the National Government do sub
stantially what Kansas has done in
its Blue Sky" law, by having the Ma
tional Government see to it that the
issuance of securities is done in such
fashion that we shall know that the
securities are genuine, so that there
shall be an absolute control over the
issuance of any security to which the
general public is invited TO subscribe,
any security of any coneer engaged
in interstate commerce, as almost
every large business nowadays is
Again, in the fourth place, one Of
the chief difficulties in our farm life
at present. and one of the chief causes
for the high cost of living, in SO far
as il regards articles raised on the
farm, is that now the farmers product
has to pay three or four profits. be-
cause ii goes through the hands of so
many middlemen before it gels to the
consumer in Denmark and 10 a
large extent in Germany they have
met it, and they are now trying to
meet it in Ireland, by improved meth
DDS of cooperative business among
farmers. aiding the Department Of Ag-
ricuture. and helped out, when neces-
sary. By law. Our purpose is TO en-
able the farmer to put his product
well-ngh directly into the hands Of
the consumer, so that the price paid
by the consumer shall so intoN far
mers pockets and not go somewhere
jn between; and through that we will
be able to get a better price for the
farmers products to the farmer and
yet let the consumer pay less than he
now does for what is raised on the
farm More than one type of legis-
lation will be needed in order TO meet
iNdL QlMGQllEs luGANuiASi Il AtAt90t.A o.
strict governmental supervision over
what the middlemen do. But the gov
eminent can do it, and the government
viii do it, if the Progressive party is
given the power 10 act in the prem
isos.
Question from man IN crowd: Give
us an idea OF how il can be done)
In this way, Our proposal is TO
do what has already been done IN Ger.
tain sections OF this country and what
has already been brought to high
pitch OF perfection in Denmark, to or
game the farmers themselves fol- pur-
poses Of cooperative business, and az
the same time to have the government
take such control over market places
and the terminals OF railroads as 10
enable them TO be made the meeting
places for the man who is 70 purchase
the products and for the products
brought in by the farmers themselves,
so that the farmers may treat with
the consumer direct, right al that
point
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-10-19
STOCK MARKET

NEW YORK. Oct, 1.-THE market
opened lower in sympathy with other
markets which are weak over the
Balkan war Amalgamated copper
was the weakest, losing more than a
point The disturbing influences are
raising the Bank of England and the
Bank of France discount rates, The
curb was steady while American
stocks in London sold lower
Opening Quotations.
Cotton December, 1910, January,
104S; March, 10.6S,
Wheat-December, 92 rs.
Corn-December, so IL,
Noon Quotations.
Cotton-December, 1894, January,
1910; March, 1860
Wheat-December, 81 rs.
Corn--December, So Is.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-10-19
BALLOT |SLARGE
FOR THIS ELECTION
Local Ballot Commissioners Has i
Prepared--It viii Contain Five
Tickets.

The Berkeley county ballot commits
sioners have prepared the ballot for
the coming election. The ballot this
year will be the largest ever voted,
and will require much time for those
who desire not to vote a straight
ticket. The size, of the ballot is thir-
ty-eight inches long and about thirteen
inches wide, containing five tickets,
Democratic, Socialist, Prohibition, Pro-
gressive and Republican. The con-
tract for printing them was awarded
The World Publishing Company, and
they will soon be in the hands of the
election officers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-10-19

The police headquarters are practi.
cally closed today Judge Letter and
Officers Mcdonald and Blake are TAX
ing in the fair ar Hagerstowu, Officer
Hough was left to sit on the lid, and
from all reports he performed his du-
ties we'll
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-10-19
SHOOTING OF ROOSEVELT

The attempt to take the life OF Col
onel Roosevelt is 10 be deeply dep.or'
cd by every citizen in the country
The mlscreant who has elgeksd the
violent crusader from life IN his very
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-10-19
THE STOCK MARKET
By Hugh III. Creighton

= = r = X y
The international complications
which Lave arisen during the week
have created anxiety In the money
centres Of Europe and caused GER
tain amount Of Liquidation OF .smeri-
can securities incur market Be
cause OF our forced purchases, we arc
now compelled to remit extensive
amounts TO Europe In settlement. This
has stopped our Importation OF gold
and advanced rates for foreign ex-
change. Despite decided nervousness
on the continent, the London mgrket
has maintained a steady tone and the
Bank of England announces no change
In the present discount rate for tile
coming week The outlook Is for
continuance OF the present stiff rates
for money for some time to come.
The Stock Market.
The European liquidation OF Ameri-
can securities resulted in limited
decline in prices. However, because
/ of this years indicated agricultural
yield, which, according to the Govern
ment bureaus estimate, is the largest
in our history, it is impossible for the
United States TO be otherwise than
optimistic. This optimism was clearly
shown by the absorptiye power of our
market. Close observers OF the situa-
ton are of the opinion that Europe will
soon be buying back, at highest prices,
the very stocks which they are now
anxiousiy liquidating. As to the pos
sibilities for war, from an economic
viewpoint, European war would fur
nish a market at high prices for our
overplus of foodstuffs this year.
In judging the future trend of prices
IL is we'll to remember that no other
nation is today offering the world in
vestment securities of equal stability,
yielding as high rate of income as
is to be derived from our best class
of railroad and industrial shares. For
this reason, it is logical to anticipate
broadening demand for our securi-
ties.
Reverting to our agricultural pro-
duction and the enormous addition
W
wealth from this source. Because our
railroads are not equipped to handle
our enormous agricultural produe-
ton, it will require a longer time than
usual to get the crops to market. For
the time being, this congestion will
lie up a large part of our available
banking surplus.
However, the crops are being moved
to market as fast as possible. This
IS reflected in the steady improvement
in railroad gross earnings and the end
of the year will no doubt reveal de
cided gains in net earnings, not only
for the railroad companies, but the
industrial companies as we'll. Such
condition plainly forecasts higher
prices.
Copper Stocks.
The outlook is decidedly favorable
for the copper stocks. At the present
time it is practically assured that the
directors of the Amalgamated Copper
Company will increase the dividend
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-10-19
{ itizenNa tiOnal Bank
ORGANIZED 1892.
Capital $lOO,OOO.O0

Stockholders Liability S2oo,ooooo
Surplus and Undivided Profits
$4,000.
HOTEL BERKELEY BUILDING.
Receives deposits, loans money ant
transacts general banking business,
Accounts for individuals, corporations
and firms solicited
DIR. ]. WHANN McSHERRY, Prest
dent.
CHAS THuMEL and w. ]. LAMBERT
Vice Presidents.
EDWARD RUTLEDGE, Cashier
CHAS. A. YOUNG. Assistant Cashier
Directors.
DR.. J. w. McSherry, W J. Lambert
Harry s. Cushwa, VIM. Thatcher
Chas. Thume, John L. williams, S
G. Stuckey, Peter s. Sperow. ID. z
Hudgel. Jos. b. VanMetre, John W
Hollida. w. II. Mcdonald. H. s. Butts
]. w. Welshans, Or. z. L, Sencindiyes
]. Taylor Catrnw
Interest Paid on Time Deposits.
DISCOUNT DAY, TUESDAY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-10-19
Good fair Weather.

Hagerstown is being blessed with
hne weather foF the Fair To-day was
almost ideal, and tomorrow it VIII be
warmer,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-10-19
THE REPUBLICAN TICKET
For President

---------------------
For President
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT
of Ohio
For Vice President
JAMES s. SHERMAN
of New York
STATE TICKET
For Governor
DIR. II. u. HATFIELD
of Mcdowell County
For Secretary of State
STUART r. REED
of Harrison County
Fer Auditor
J. s. DARST
Of Jackson County
For Attorney General
A. A. LILY
of Raleigh County
For State Treasurer
Il. l.. LONG
of Mcdowell County
Superintendent of Schools
MORRIS p. SHAWKEY
OF Kanawha County
Fer Commissioner OF Agriculture
HOWARD f. WILLIAMS
of Greenbrier County
For Conaressman-At-Large
HOWARD e. SUTHERLAND
OF Randolph County
For Judges of Supreme Court
GEORGE w, POFFENBARGER
of Mason County
CHARLES w. LYNCH
of Harrison County
For Congress
w. G. CONLEY
OF Preston County
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-10-19

The work OF scraping the streets
goes merrily on work that is gen
orally commended The dust will
soon be mud.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-10-19
Copper Stocks.

The outlook is decidedly favorable
for the copper stocks. At the present
time it is practically assured that the
directors of the Amalgamated Copper
Company will increase the dividend
rate on this companys shares to 6
per cent at the meeting on October "a
Such action should stimulate the
shares of other producing companies,
of which the Utah Copper, Nevada
Consolidated, Ray Consolidated and
Miami are the most prominent 1t
is estimated that the Utah Copper
Company will earn $11.75 per share,
applicable to dividends this year, and
inasmuch as the present rate is but
$500 a share, it is anticipated that
this dividend rate will be advanced to
$500 a share. Other companies will
no doubt make equally good show
ings for year.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-07-26
.MANEUVER CAMP
IN SCANDAL s GRIP
Women Attacked in Wild Orgy
of Troops in Wisconsin, Say
Witnesses.

CHICAGO, July 26,-Military experts
who went to Camp Douglas. Wisconsin,
to observe the maneuvers there for
which congress appropriated 81 100000
have returned to Chicago and charge
that the soldiers have engaged In a
drunken orgy until they are unfit to
carry on the war game Women who
were in Douglas, arriving in Chicago,
made a similar charge today and fur
Their asserted that the soldiers have in
suited women promiscuously and that
an unaccompanied woman on the
streets of the little Wisconsin town was
not safe at night
The United States army headauar-
tiers officers heard the story TODAY and
wires to the military camp were kept
hot. The troops are divided into two
commands-the Reds" and the Blues
The Red" army. commanded by Gem
eral Halt, of St. Paul, was fifteen miles
from Douglas when the alleged orgy
occurred The Blues" are commanded
by Colonel HALFWAY, of Lacrosse.
Young Girl Attacked.
One story told here was that a young
girl in hysterical condition was found
in the railway station at Douglas. She
told women who found her there that
she had started to the station to go to
her home at Tomah Wis, and that SOL
diers had attacked her while officers
made no attempt to protect her.
One story told by returning visitor
from the maneuvers follows:
The town of Douglas was captured
by men from the Blue army, COM
posed of the Third Wisconsin and Third
Illinois National Guard, Third squad
ron of the Fifteenth cavalry, Battery A
of Wisconsin artillery, and one half an
ambulance company from Fort Leaven-
worth, Kans.
THE saloons Of the town filed quick
ly and within three hours the orgy was
on in full blast. Soldiers took possess
sion of the streets and hurled insults
at women. Fights and brawls started
and soldiers lay in drunken stupor on
the sidewalks or reeled and fell in the
cutters"
According to this mans story.
the soldiers were incapacitated from
proceeding with the maneuvers.