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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
TIED" MEREDITH

Fame will not spoil Ted" Meredith
He is too sound and wholesome an
American boy for that, But his win
ming of the S00-metre race at Stock
holm has set all the world talking
about this 19-year-old youngster, who
is easily the star in the Olympic
games so far. His victory was not a
great surprise to those who have
watched him for a year past. When
he appeared at the Hopkins inter-
scholastic meet last spring, there were
Baltimoreans who predicted he would
develop into one of the swiftest run
ners that ever trod a cinder path.
James Curran, the coach, saw the
possibilities in Meredith when he en-
tered Merccrsburg academy, and he
owes a good deal to Curran's training
This year the Media boy has broken
off honors at the University of Penn
sylyania, the Hopkins, Cornell and
Princeton, and now making a world 8
record at Stockholm.
Meredith and the other athletes on
the Filand are giving an exhibition
of clean craftsmanship that must op'
en- the eyes of Europeans, who are in
clned to disparage all things Ameri-
Baltimore Sun.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
TWO SPLENDID MEN.

The Democrats of the First and Sec
ond West Virginia have renominated
two splendid representatives, in Con
gress, John w. Davis and William G..
Brown.
Although each of them has served
less than 4 full Term in the House,
each has placed himself in recogniz-
eddy high place in the deliberations
of Congress, Rarely before have two
men from adjoining districts taken
such prominent place in a single term
as have John w. Davis and William
G. Brown. They are true and loyal
Democrats, hard working representa-
tives, in accord with the best senti-
ment of the nation today and men of
high ability. They are entitled to a
sweeping victory at the polls in No
vember-Huntingto Advertiser
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19

that the said defendants The Maple
Lawn Cemetery Association, of Fair
bault, MINI, The Trustees of St.
Thomass Protestant Episcopal Church
of Warsaw, Mimi, Robert Smith, Sci
bert S Davis and VIM. +. Davis are
non residents of this State, the said
defendants are required to appear
within one month after the date of the
first publication of this order, in the
Clerks office of our said Court, and
do what is necessary to protect their
interests.
1t is ordered that copy OF this or
der be forthwith published once a
week for four consecutive weeks in
the Statesman Democrat a newspaper
printed in the town of Martinsburg,
in the County of Berkeley, and be
posted at the front door of the Court
House of Berkeley County at least
twenty days before judgment or de-
cree is rendered.
L. Dew. GERHARDT, Clerk.
ALLEN b. NOLL. Attorney for Plain
tiff. S-7-12.4t.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
DEMOCRATIC PLANK

The Democratic national conyon-
ton, in session ut Baltimore, adopted
the following plank on the monetary
question:
, we oppose the so-callcd Aldrict
bill or the establishment oil central
bank, and We believe the people Of
the country will he largely freed from
panics and consequent Unemployment
and business depress on by such a
systematic revision If orr banking
laws as will render temporary relief
in localities where such relief is need
ed with protection from control or
domination by what is known a. The
money trust
Banks exist for tEs accomw13l.
ton of tho public and not for be CON
troll of business. All Legislation ON
the subject of banking and currency
should have for its purpose the So
curing OF these accommodations on
terms of absolute security 10 the pub
lie and of complete protection from
the misuse CT the power that wealth
gives to those who possess it.
We condemn the present methods
Of depostiGg government nds IN a
few favored banks, largely situated ~
or controlled by Wall Street in return
for political fayors, AMI We pledge
our pa'ty TO provide by law for tHoir
deposit by competitive biddins in the
banking Institutions OF the roulty
Rational .4rtfEFr1f rF
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19

The Democratic National commit
tee has wisely decided TO let Govern
or Wilson have his way in this cam
paign. Yesterday at Chicago his
wishes we're gratlfied as to the selec-
tion of the campaign committe. and
those who will direct its coure, and,
having been allowed to dictate as he
has. he should be willing to abide by
the results. This. we believe, he VIII
do, and, as he is the one who must
bear the burden of the campaign his
wishes should have great considera-
ton. The campaign is now on, and
during the next few months all sec
tions of the country will be stirred
with the explanations of the issues.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
THE STOCK MARKET
BY Hugh N. Creighton

!; * !: Il 4: < ); y 4 4
The unexpected shrnkage in re
serves shown by last Saturdays Bank
Statement has resulted in higher rates
for both call and time money, and a
further advance in rates for CONNER
cial paper. This has been particular
ly disconcerting.
Even though rates are higher IN our
market they are lower abroad than
has been the case for many months.
The open rate in Berlin, the weak
est spot of all European centers, this
week declined from rs per cent to 3
IA per cent
The Stock Market.
The various reports and statements,
on which had been based the eXpecta
ton of higher prices, when made pub-
lie this week, were not rs favorable
as expected.
The governments monthly report OF
grain conditions as of June IS and the
[. S Steel Corporations statement of
untitled orders on hand June 80 We're
not as encouraging as anticipated.
Unfortunately for the market, little
credence is ever given the reports fur
nished by the Copper Producers As
sociation. This months report showed
a decrease in the stock of surplus COP.
per on hand of over five million
pounds; nevertheless, in the face of
this report copper metal declined from
a high price of II "a cents over a cent
a pound. This weakness in copper
metal was quickly reflected in copper
shares
Taken as a whole, the most surp"is-
ing thing about the market this week
is that it did not decline more than
it did
The bank statement alone showing
as it did lower reserves than has been
the case since 1907 was enough to
cause at least a ten-point recession,
but when to this factor was added a
puncture in the high priced copper
bubble and a statement of agricultural
conditions, none too encouraging, its
stubborn resistance under pressure
clearly demonstrated that stocks, to
say the least are in very strong hands,
In the meantime commercial bust
ness is fair, industrial and manufac-
turing business active, and the coun-
try is generally optimistic over the
future.
July is always a critical month in
the market but | do not expect the
recession to go much further before
a level is reached from which an ad-
vance can be expected.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19

According to reports this country is
again to be blessed with abundant
crops. This good news will doubtless
be hailed with delight by all classes
of people. because they can enjoy the
assurance of having plenty until an
other crop is harvested. Not all coun-
tries are 50 situated. In many places
pestilence and droughts have placed
upon the people great hardship, and
how they will subsist is question
difficult of solution The American
people should be greatful that we are
not facing any great hardship, and
they should rejoice to know that,
while we have plenty at home, we can
sell to our less fortunate brothers and
still be in the midst of abundance
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
WILLIAM r. THOMPSON

nearly a bushel an acre less than last
year, and the total estimated loss Of
winter wheat compared with last
year is 720O0,OOO bushels. Spring
wheat also deteriorated somewhat
last month, but the condition is very
much better than it was year ago,
and decidedly better than the aver
age condition at this date for ten
years. The estimate of yield is 5000
600 bushels more than month age
and as the condition figures are low
er, this can only be accounted for by
a larger estimate of the area The
June estimate was based on figures
from only four States, while the July
estimate reflects conditions in the
whole spring wheat belt. The total
whea1 prospect is now a few million
bushels greater than the actual harH-
est of last year. AT this time last
year the drought was only beginning
to do it's destructive work,
The corn acreage this year is more
than 100000 greater than last year.
The condition is slightly better than
a year ago, but not SO high as the ten
year average. The ideated yield is
better than last year. but not so high
as the ten-year average. The est
mated production is nearly 100000
600 bushels more than last year. The
crop Of last year is now reckoned at
but little more than two and a half
billion bushels. This is very mUcu
less than the amount promised early
in the season While corn did suffer
from dry weather the main cause Of
the apparent shrinkage was a reyj2-
ion of the figures of the Department
OF agriculture. which is generally too
high, to make them harmonic with
the returns in the census for the year
1909, so that comparisons of this and
last year with earlier years cannot be
made very fairly. The fact that the
present promise of the crop is Tor
nearly 30O,000000 bushels more than
the harvest of last year is an assuf-
ance that if we do not suffer another
drought we shall have a very larG
corn yield.
Oats promise a larger crop now
than they did a month ago. and the
outlook is for more than 200,0o0)Ao
bushels in excess If last years crop
which was a large one in spite Of the
drought. The harvest fell far below
the promise early in the season. but
even so the crop was large one
While there is little prospect Of
beating any records there are ample
assurances OF liberal crops II We es-
care food and drought and other cal
amty.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
PLATFORM is CLEAR
ON ALL VITAL POINTS
Nothing Misleading About The Demo
cratic National Platform Vital
Points Are Clear

Washington, July 16.-There ia a
vast difference between the platforms
adopted by the Republicans at Chica.
90 and the Democrats at Baltimore
The Republican platform is thorough.
ly reactionary and standpat 1t does
not concede that the last Republican
administrations have erred in their
tariff policy, notwithstanding the al
most universal verdict of the country
to the contrary. This platform still
prates about protecting American
workmen" and maintaining the Amer
lean standard of wages" when every
citizen with a grain of intelligence
knows that both of these are shame
and hypocraeies. The Republican
platform also is evasive. so that in
the remote event of Republican sue.
cess at the polls. 1t could be inter
preted in any way the high tariff boss
IS might want it interpreted.
The Democratic platform on the
other hand, is specific and definite. 1t
pledges the party to an exact policy,
without any attemp, at evasion. 1t
promises not to revise the tariff" but
to revise it downward" The word
ing is so plain and so definite that a
child could understand its meaning
and intent. Here, briefly, are some of
the important promises in the Demo
cratic document.
l. A tariff for revenue only. I'm
mediate revision downward Trust
controlled products to go on the free
list
?. Civil and criminal prosecutions
of trusts. Laws to stop monopoly and
stock watering. Amendment to make
the Sherman law effective.
8. A demand for the ratification of
the amendments for an income tax
and direct election of senators.
a. Publicity for all recommends
tons on which presidential appoint
ments are made; for the ownership
of newspapers, and for all campaign
funds in national elections.
). Presidential primaries and popu-
lar election of national committeeman
The use of money by corporations at
elections to be made unlawful.
6, A single term for president.
Z. Supervision of railroad, telegraph
telephone and express rates.
8. Revision of the banking laws TO
prevent concentration and misuse of
money. No government deposit in
favored banks.
8, Laws to improve the rivers and
prevent floods.
10. Restriction of the judiciary to
its proper functions.
II. Philippine independence and
territorial government for Alaska
Trial by jury in cases of indirect con
tempt Encouragement of the mer-
chant marine, but no subsidies Par
GELS post and postal express, and eX-
tension of rural delivery. Conserva-
ton that will not interfere with the
rights of banafde settlers,
II. Extension of the civil service,
and no abridgement of the right of
federal employees to petition for re
dress of grievances.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19

AS this is vacation season, many
are going to the famous seaside re-
sorts 70 enjoy a rest Others seek
the mountains where the air is pure
and bracing, while some will take
long trips by water and rail in the
hope of regaining lost strength. We
have no objections to anyone seeking
rest from their labors, but We do
believe that the mountain air will
prove far more beneficial TO the wea-
ry than any other treatment offered.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
NOTICE

Having procured the services of U,
S. G. Teller as foreman, we are now
prepared to handle all work entrusted
to us in the following mechanical lines
General repair shop, roofing and
spouting spec atty. All work guaran-
teed and promptly attended to. Plumb
ing in all its branches.
JOSEPH IMBACH & CO,
107 West Burke Street,
4-15-Gt. Winchester phone 1876,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS SALE
Of
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

The undersigned special commits
sioner by virtue of the authority vest
ed in him by two DEGREES of the Cir
cult Court of Berkeley County, West
Virginia, one entered on the 18th day
of January, 1912, and the other enter
ed on the Sth day of May, 1912, in L
chancery suit therein pending EMIT
led The Vehicle Co., etc, VS.. Mary e.
Brown will sell at public sale at the
front door of the county court house
of Berkeley County, West Virginia,
on Saturday,, July eth, 1912 COM
mencing at / O'Clock p. m, all the
right, title and interest that the said
Mary E. Brown has in and to that
certain parcel or tract of real estate
situate On the cast side of North
Queen street in MaFtinsburg, Berke-
ley county West Virginia, and bound
ed as follows
Beginning at q stake on the east
side of the said North Queen street
and corner to j. f, Powell; thence
eastwardly with the line of said lot
$50 feet to a private alley; thence
VIII odIu dlltg HOIihN diulN on ietLs
thence westwardly parallel with said
lot 1870 feet to said Queen Street:
thence southwardly along said street
about A feet to the place of begin-
ming, and being the same real estate
which was conveyed to the said Mary
f. Brown by Martha v Brown and
husband by deed bearing date of the
first day of July, 1904, and recorded
in the office of the Clerk of the Coun.
ty court OF Berkeley county, West
Virginia, in deed book No, 107, page
273.
The said real estate is improved by
a two-story frame dwelling house and
all necessary outbuildings. The pur-
chaser to pay the taxes for 1912.
Terms of Sale
One-thrd of the purchase money
cash on DAY OF sale and the remainder
in two equal payments due IN one and
two years respectively, with interest,
the purchaser to Give his notes for
the deferred payments bearing inter
est from tho day of sale, and the title
to be retained until both of said notes
ere paid
r. H. BOYD. .
Special Commissioner.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
STARK BROS WANT statesmen

In Virginia, West Virginia and
Pennsylvania. The BIG IDEA in tree
selling Best terms known to nursery
world, Largest, handsomest stock ev-
err offered. Price right. Anybody can
sell Stark Bros. Trees and make good
money. Write quick for outfit, terri
tory and terms. Box 20 Louisiana, Mo.
S-D-7-19-St
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19

Apparently the man who turned
States evidence against his party,
the McManigal of the Republicans. is
ready to trade off all lesser offices to
the enemy provided the latter will
support him for President royi-
dence Journal.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
Notice.

The Methodist Episcopal Sunday
School of Jones Springs Will hold their
picnic on August 3, in d. N. KEGS
grove adjoining the church. Music by
orchestra and Jones Springs Band.
Everybody is cordially invited to come
and spend pleasant day with us.
By Order of Committee.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
BRENNAN A CANDIDATE.

The latest candidate for State office
is Isaatlus Brennan of Wheeling the
poet laureate of West Virginia, VINO
aspires to secure the Democratic nom
natlon for state treasurer Mr. Bren-
man is we'll known throughout the
state and is well qualified 10 perform
the dIILes Of the ofiee
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
NOTICE TO TAKE DEPOSITION.
In the Circuit Court of Berkeley
County, State of West Virginia.
leila c. Davis, Plaintiff.

County, State of West Virginia.
Zelia c. Davis, Plaintiff.
VS..
George B. Davis, Defendant.
To George B. Davis.
Take notice that the deposition of
leila c. Davis and other witnesses
viii be taken at the Office of l.. Dew.
Gerhardt in Martinsburg in the Coun-
ty of Berkeley and State of w. Va on
the goth day of August, 1912, between
the hours of 8 IN. and 6 p. m to be
read in evidence on the hearing of the
above cause in behalf of plaintiff
If from any cause, the taking of the
same shall not be commenced, or be
ing commenced, shall not be complet-
ed on that day, the same will be adj
journed from time to time, until they
are completed.
Yours, Etc.
ZELIA c. DAVIS,
S-7-l2-4t By Counsel.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
THE CROP REPORT

On the firsf of this month the pros,
pect for ample crops was excellent
Winter wheat never recovered from
the serious 'injury done last winter.
and there waa slight impairment
during June but this change was
very small The crop estimate July |
was about 5ooo0no bushels less than
that Of June The yield per acre is
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the nomination for Prescott
Ing Attorney on the democratic ticket.
subject to the action of the democra-
tic county convention of Berkeley
county. VIM. NJ. DOWNEY
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

The State of West Virginia:
At rules held in the Clerks office
of the Circuit Court for the County
of Berkeley, on Monday the list day
of July, 1912.
Zelia c. Davis, Plaintiff
VS..
George b Davis, Defendant
The object of this suit is to obtain
decree for absolute divorce.
And affidavit having been made that
the said defendant is non resident
of West Virginia, the said defendants
arc required to appear within one
month after the GATE of the first pub
LEGATION of this order, in the Clerks
Office of our said Court, and do what
is necessary to protect their interests
1t is ordered that copy of this or
der be forthwith published once
week for four consecutive weeks in the
Statesman-Democrat newspaper
printed in the town of Martinsburg, in
the county of Berkeley, and be posted
at the front door of the Court House
of Berkeley County at least twenty
days before judgement or decree is
rendered.
l.. Dew. GERHARDT, Clerk
X. POOLE Attorney for Plaintiff.
S-7-12-4t,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
WHAT EDITORS
ARE SAYING

+. ANN cAyINrC :;
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The beauty of responsibility is that
makes man bigger than he naturally
was born to be.-Woodrow Wilson.
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Taft has canned the cIfmav of HIS
inionitias nv Ietffno loosn another noet
ON the world througb his pardon of a
Western convict Every sensible man
paItimoro sun
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The class in Dbysics will nov kindly
ovnlain what banua,,s whom am irre.
sistihle hull moose meets an immova.
hla elonhanf Woshfngton Post
Thomas Woodrog. Wilson and Thorn.
a. Rilev Marsba1I baat the Tom.Tom
.ricret,- Cbicapo rnlar ocean
Tha demonstration for uadley nj the
cbicaqo convention lasted 20 minutes
rradley is q ,opng man and 1915 is on
" four wear. oe Third nartvq Wen
we should saw Kansas civ Iour.
-
The Probibfrionists DECLARE for the
separation Of church and state In
ms thev f,lJov the evamuIe Of the
man who is aIvavs ASSUMING merit
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
EARLY APPLES

Growers desiring to market any va--
ieties of apples in refrigerator car lots,
will please communicate promptly
with the Exchange.
WILLIAM CAMPBELL, Mgr
Virginia Fruit Exchange
S-D-7-19-tf Charles Town, w. Va.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
PUBLIC SALE

We, the undersigned. administra-
tors of the estate of the late w S.
Miller, will offer for sale on the prem
ises of the deceased on Rural Route
No. l, near Arden, on Wednesday, July
"a, 1912, commencing at 10 o'clock a.
M, the following described property,
to wit:
EIGHT HEAD HORSES - Newt 8
gray horse, a good work horse and
general leader; John" iron gray
horse, general leader; Maud bay
mare a driver and strap mare; "Bess"
gray mare years old gray colt,
year old; bay mare Pony" and colt;
Dandy" black driving horse.
FIVE HEAD CATTLE milch cows,
l springer and two calves.
TWENTY-SEVEN HEAD SHEEP.
FIFTEEN HEAD HOGS-S shoats,
100 pounds each, 6 pigs, about 80
pounds each; l SOW.
IMPLEMENTS, HARNESS, ETC.
horse wagon bed 2-horse wagon,
spring wagon, Deeriug binder, new, >
good mowers, horse rake, Superior
grain drill. corn planter harness ana
plows. Lot harness, consisting of ,
sets breeching, sets front gears, 5
sets pillow gears, sets fly straps, 5
collars, 5 brides, wagon and riding
saddle; set blacksmith tools, hay
fork and fixtures, lot carpenters tools.
such as axes, saws, log.chain, etc;
grinder and suffer. iron kettle, pair
scales, household goods Dreech-load-
ing Remington gun, etc
TERMS-Cash on all sums under $40.
On all sums over $40 notes payable
in months. secured and approved by
the Merchants and Farmers Bank.
II. S. and r. L. MILLER,
Administrators of estate of W. S. Mil
Ter, deceased
Dodd & Hoffman, Aucts,
Harwood Burkhart, Clerk.
W-7-9-11-13-16-1S-2O S D-7-12-19.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19
NEW DEPARTMENT
ADDED TO CABINET
House Passes Bill Creating A Depart
ment Of Labor-Tenth Member
Cabinet

Washington, July 1.-THE house to.
day unanimously passed the bill Gre
ating a department Of labor, and max
ing the tenth member of the Presi-
dents cabinet This changes the
name of the department Of commerce
and labor to the department OF com
merce, and takes labor matters out Of
the hands OF this department.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19

Cullom voted against his colleague,
If he had done that before he might
have had another term.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19

Il did it," exclaimed Roosevelt on
the Lorimer case. Next fall he'll
claim the credit for the big corn crop.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19

The senate does not know the diff
ference between corruption fund
and a jack pot
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19

Perhaps it would be better to leave
Lorimer's chair empty as an awful
warning.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-07-19

See me before you sell your lambs
and woel. l.. c. HOFFMAN,
c. & ?. Phone. tt