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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-08-29
SUNDAY WEDDING
Robert r. Whtacre and Miss Lillian
Naomi Snyder Married-Leave
on Honeymoon.

A very quiet wedding was solemniz-
ed Sunday at o'clock at the First
Baptist church parsonage on West
Burke street when Robert r. Whit
acre and Miss Lillian Naomi Snyder
were married in the presence Of a
few intimate friends by the Rev Gil
bert c. Smith Immediately follow
ing the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs Whit
acre were taken to Shepherdstown in
an automobile by Messrs Ben and
Charles F. Thompson where they
boarded a Norfolk & Western train
for New York 10 spend their honey
moon. They will return the latter
part of the week.
Mr.. Whittacre lives on the Berkeley
Place and is employed at Charles F.
Thompson's shoe store on North
Queen stree. Mrs Whitac~e is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs John Sny-
der. of Frankenberrytown, and is a
popular young lady Their many
friends extend CONGRATULATIONS.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-08-29
Foreign Farmers.

While we have as yet made no
official recommendations MS a result OF
our European investigations" said ].
F. Marsh shortly after his return from
the foreign tour of the American Ar
ricuItual Comm.ss on. still certain
features stand out prominently and
might well be used in the develop
ment of West Virgiia agriculture"
The good roads found everywhere
in Europe even in the mountainous
districts. are an Indication cf what
might be- done here West Virginia
has been called the Switzerland of
America The native Swiss can
teach his American cousin much i'm
the matter of utilizing the rough
farming lands to greater advantage.
The dairy products of Switzerland
have become world famous. No small
part Of the success Of the various Eu
ropean farming communities visited
is due to the widespread spirit Of
cooperation which ex SITS The far
mers of community or of am entire
district viii often cooperate in the
purchase of supplies. tn handling 10
cal finances and in numerous Other
affairs All these things tend TO low
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-08-29
LEAVES HOSPITAL.
Harry Jamison Now With Relatives
On North Queen Street.

Harry Jamson, who was injured on
North Queen street last Thursday
whe the pony he was riding colhded
with kagon was able to leave the
hospital and go TO the home of Mr..
and Mrs. A. F. Bentz on North Queen
street
s. A. Craig left the City Hospital
Monday after receiving treatment for
tonsolatis
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-08-29
AGRICULTURAL
NEWS AND NOTES
From the Extension Department
College Of Agriculture. At State
University.


ties are being held each week in the
various agricultural districts and be-
fore the season closes approximately
one hundred and twenty-five Of these
meetings viii be held.
The reports from the officers and
Instructors conducting these iustitu-
ties show a wide wake interest and
an enthusiastic attendance on The part
of the farmers Special interest is
taken in the definite demonstrationai
work which the instructors are au-
tborized to offer for a later date. The
Instructors carry application blanks
which are given out to farmers es-
pecially interested in particular dem
onstrati1ns such as coil fertility. va
riety tests alfalfa pruning and spray
ing, etc. When these application are
properly filled out they are sent to
the college of agriculture and at the
proper seasons these demonstrations
will be conducted by the agricultural
extension department.
Successful School,
Ia many respects the summer school
just closed at West Virginia Uniyer.
sity has been the most successful
ever held in the state Students were
present from every county in West
Virginia except the counties o. Mmgo,
Logan, Raleigh aud Pendleton. There
were thirty students from Pennsyl-
vania. seven from Mary'ad two from
Virginia. two from Ohio two from
Missouri. one from the District of
Couba, and two from Porto Rico.
There were public school teachers OF
all grades, high school principals. city
tuperintendents county superinten-
dents rural teachers. district super
intendents, regular college students.
graduate students and music students
A significant fact concerning the
attendance lies in the rapidly increas-
ing number who attend the summer
school for regular college credit. This
wear there we're 222 regular credit
students, or As IL per cent Of the
entire enrolment. Last summer there
were 165. This shows most crafty
ing increase. It is evidence that the
opportunities offered in the summer
school to work out college course
are appreciated.
OF greatest significance is the high
- rade of work done in all departments
OF the university this summer. The
eminent specialists from various parts
Of the country have gwen satisfaction
and the work in their classes, as we'll
as the work in the classes Of the reg
ular university professors. is worthy
Of the best traditions Of a state uni
versity. Perhaps this summer more
than ever before. the University sum
mer School has demonstrated that il
is not Chautauqua but a real school.
Agricultural School
our new high school building is
TO be dedicated primarily to the ae-
ricultural interests of this county
said Superintendent E II Knabens-
hue. referring to the magnificent new
county high school build ng recently
erected at Clay Court House. our
hope for future prosperity in this
county" continued the professor.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-08-29
PUSHED THE WOMEN
And John Haley Paid $40 and Costs
for it.

Saturday night john Haley was ar
rested, charged with being impolite
to ladies' on North Queen srteet sun
day he paid SO and costs and was
released Jim Smith got little too
LOUD Saturday night and was fined
$500
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-08-29

where silage corn can he grown. and
where shippig facilities exist
In the vicinity of the larger cities
it was found that many Of thu daries
do not give sufficient attention 10 san
itary conditions in the stables ana
m,Ik.handling rooms Str.eter ordi-
nauces concerning the sale of milk
are being de1aded by the city con-
sumers and dairymen VIII do well to
equip their Giants with sanitary CON
yenieucea.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17
CAN'T GET THE MONEY
Claimants Have Dwindled From 1000
to Fifty in IS Years.

New York, Dec. 17.-Since 1873 when g.
900 employees of the Brooklyn navy yard
worked two hours overtime each work.
ing day for four years on a promise of
extra pay annual meetings of the men.
their widows, children or other heirs
have been held to discuss means for
collecting the claims, varying in each
instance from $500 to $1,000. There
were originally 1000 claimants.
At Fridays meeting only fifty attend
ed. mainly old widowed women. AL
though these claims have been ap-
proved by the United States court of
claims and twice endorsed by the SEN
ate, the house has failed to take ac-
ton on them. The latest move of the
claimants is an appeal addressed to
Secretary Daniels of the navy depart
ment urging him to call to the atten-
ton Of President Wilson the validity
of the claims that action ON them may
be pushed in the house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17
THE DAY IN CONGRESS
Republican Senators Conce1e Passage
of the Currency Bill.

Washington, Dec. r.-senate met at u
a.. M Currency debate resumed with Re
publican senators predicting the admin
bill would pass by Saturday.
Alaskan railway bill. involving issue OF
government ownership. debated In the
house. Secretary Bryan. before foreign
affairs COMMITTEES. advocated purchase Of
embassy buildings at Toxic. Asxico CITY
and Berne.
c. E. Mahoney of Denver. vice president
Of. Western Federation Of Miners, made
charges against mine operators in Michi-
gan copper district at rules COMMITTEES
hearing. Representative Roberts of Massa-
chusetts urged interstate. commerce com.
steel cars on railroads within four years.
Representative Fowler of Illinois and
Marsha Lambert of Shawneetown, urged
rivers and harbors committee to appro-
pirate 100000 to repair and strengthen
1evees At ShawneetoWn. w. L. GaxxAm
and James l. Gibson Of Seattle declared
requirements of LaFouette seAmen's bill
physically impossible on Puget sound yes
sels. At merchant marine committee hear
ing. judiciary committee beard de1ege-
ton Of American Bar association In adj
vocacy. OF removal Of -technicalitiee n
judicial procedure. JSs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17
NEARING THE CAPITAL
Rebel Bands Within 20 Miles OF Mex
leo City.

Mexico City, Dec. 1.-THE rebels
who have penetrated the federal dis
trict and who yesterday clashed with
federal troops at Milpa Alta and San
Lorenzo, are said to be accompanied
and directed by Emiliano Zepata-- Fe-
lipe Neri and Geneveve de La O, two
other southern rebel leaders, are re-
ported near by and in daily commun-
ication with Zapata- General Zapata
is alleged to have taken possession of
Nephapa ranch, a few miles from
Milpa Alta. At one time this prop
erty was q favorite resting place of
General POrflrfo Diaz.
According to government reports
received at the capital today q further
rout was administered to the rebels
at San Lorenzo yesterday. After the
engagement the followers of Zapata
took refuge in the rough country at
the base Of Mount Ajusco, 20 miles
south of Mexico City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17

of Federal Warrant for Kicker
Was Held "A Hours.
Difference In Efficiency IN
Operation Safety.
EXCESS SERVICE IS Small
Uncle Sam Believes Railway,
Have Done Well.
Other Items of Interest in the
Traffie World.

Washington, Dec. 17.@sviolations
Of the law limiting the service of train
employees on American railroads to
sixteen consecutive hours go to the
very heart of the effieiency and safety
of train operation" said Commissioner
Charles c. McChofds commenting
upon a statement issued today by the
interstate commerce commission an
alyzing the monthly reports OF inter-
state railroads on hours Of service
during the fiscal year ending June so.
1919.
Nearly 100000 violations of the 1s-
hour law wele reported by 2e9 rail-
roads during the year, the. roads SUBJ
mitting various reasons why such vio-
lattons were necessary. The commits
sion's analysis points out, however.
that while this figure may appear
abnormal to the lay mind. it must be
remembered that 51,111 men were
employed in handling trains during
the year and that the excess service
probably would not exceed one in
stance to each employee.
The difference in efficiency and
safety Of operation between various
railroad systems.'' Mr. McChord said,
''is shown clesrly by the commission's
analysis in the marked disparity be-
tween the >atjo of excess service to
mileage between railroads serving
practically the same territory. For
instance. one Of the eastern roads,
operating more than $500 miles of
tracks, reports 5,224 instances in
fContfnroA ~, Do - RN-,,,,.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17
TO Save THE ROADS.
President Elliott Says Newspaper Ad-
vertising Is Necessary.

Boston. Dec. 17.-Howard Elliott,
chairman of the New Haven railway
was questioned by the public service
commission today regarding certain
payments made by the railroad COM
pany in Massachusetts,, for publicity
and advertising. Regarding advertis-
ing Chairman Elliott said:
IT think a railroad ought to adver-
tise and do all it can to present to the
public its service as well as the econ
omic difficulties that surround a large
railway corporation. Many persons
are staying awake nights to present
the other side and much misinforma-
ton is in circulation. If the roads
are to be saved 1t will be when the
public has knowledge of the real
facts"
When asked by Commissioner Ander-
son how much an editorial unsigned
and purporting to be independently in
spired, should cost a railroad. Mr.. Ell
liott declared with emphasis that such
advertising should not exist.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17
BRIST0W WINS.
DEPOSITS Guarantee to Go Out
of Currency Bill.
Treasury Note to Be Made Pay.
able in Gold.

Washington. Dec. 17.-At a conference
OF Democratic senators tonight 1t Is
proposed to eliminate the deposits guar
antee from the currency bill. change
the lawful money redemption. to make
treasury notes redeemable in gold and
arrange If possible for a final vote
Thursday night.
Other changes are favored by many
Democrat senators. The prohibition
against member banks" extending
any of the benefits Of the new federal
system to "nonmember banks proba-
bly, will be modified.
Efforts will be made to get an agree
ment Of Democrat senators on all
amendments which then will be offered
in the senate by Chairman Owen. Dem
ocrat House Leader Underwood assur-
ed senate leaders the house would not
take much time in disposing of the
bill. He predicted that if the bill pass
ed the senate tomorrow it would be dis
posed OF by the house before Monday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17
IS HERE
o. 8. Court of Appeals Order i'm
the Gas Case.
1t Places State Receivers in
Charge at Once.

The mandate from the United
States circuit court Of appeals in the
Kansas Natural Gas company case
was received in Topeka this after
noon at the Office of Morton Albaugh.
clerk Of the United States district
court.
1t Is probable that the state will at
once move to have the mandate
spread of record and thus put the
state receivers in immediate charge Of
the affairs of the Kansas Natural Gas
company. for whom Judge Pollock
appointed federal recaiverAa a year ago,
Copies of the mandate were receiv-
ed from the offices Of the United
States court In st. Louis. The order
affirms the decision of the lower
courts in placing the state receivers
appointed by Judge F1annelly of Mont
gomery county. in charge of the busi-
ness of the Kansas Natural Gas COM
pany.
Following the action of Judge F1an-
nelly. an effort was made to super
sede the Pollock receivers by placing
the affairs of the gas company, and
Judge Marshall recently upheld a mo-
ton to this effect.
1t is not believed that the Salt Lake
City Judge will be compelled to come
to Kansas to put his order in effect, as
a. formal order to the federal court in
this district will probably be sufficient
The order can then be executed by the
United States marshal
AS soon as the mandate is spread Of
record the Pollock receivers will step
down and out and the F1annelly receivers
will be placed in full charge Of the affairs
OF the corporation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17
GAS AFFECTS FOUR.
Leaking Valve Endangers LAfe-An
VIII Recover.

Kansas City, Dec. 17.-Gas escaping
1t is said. from q leaky valve in the
kitchen range OF s. b. Dunlap. lilo
Hasbrook avenue, Kansas City, Kan,
early today caused him, his wife and
wife, Mrs. Wilde Dunlap, awoke early
and complained OF illness. He arose to
get her a drink and he, too, felt faint.
He aroused his son Mark. 20 years old.
who was weak and fell unconscious.
Another son, Earl IL years old. got up
and he, too, quickly tainted.
The father raised window and
called neighbors who summoned q
physician. The mother and two sons
are confined to their beds but Dunlap
il able to sit up. Dunlap is a con-
tractor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17

villa Takes Possession of Terrazas
and Creel Property.

Juarez, Dec. 17.-A1I the property
of Luis Terrazas, Sr., Enrique Creel
and Juan Creel, including banks.
mines, vast areas of land, thousands
of head of cattle. homes and personal
effects is ordered confiscated to the
rebels In an official decree issued by
General Francisco Villa.
Mr.. Terrazas, now a refugee in the
United States. is one of the richest
men in Mexico. His holdings of about
two-thirds of the state of Chihuahua
are said to place him among the most
extensive land holders of the world.
The combined estate of the Terrazas
is valued at many millions Of dollars
Enrique Creel was formerly ambassa-
dor from Mexico to the United States.
General Villas decree, issued at
chihuahua City. was sent to Juarez
and given out officially. It was in
tended as a notice that should the
revolution succeed, neither the Ter
allowed any indemnity for their
losses.
The decree accuses the Creel and
the Terrazas families of Withholding
taxation and of fomenting the treach-
cry of Orozco and Huerta," and states
that the property shall be given to the
widows and orphans caused by blood
Sne0 among tne MeXlcAnS. All con-
tracts made with the Creels and Ter
razas since FeD. IS, 1913, are declared
void.
Luis Terrazas. Jr., eldest son Of the
land owner. is held a prisoner at Chi
huahua and the rebels have appropri-
ated to their use as much of the NOV
able property as they could seize.
Efforts were made by rebel leaders
working directly with General Villa to
effect some sort of a settlement in re-
gard to the property Of the expelled
Spaniards. 1t was said a proposal was
made to invoice all the property in the
Spanish stores and shops. and to allow
the claims to rest against the rebel
government. General Villa replied he
was willing to pay for the property in
so-called constitutionalist money
which the Spaniards before their de-
parture declared to be worthless.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17
CHRISTMAS RUSH
Chicago Postoffiee Handles Els
Tons of Mail : Day.
Five Motor Trucks Are Used II
Handling Parcels.

Chicago, Dec. 17.-SiDee the Chriat-
mas rush Of business began here last
Saturday q new record has been estab-
lished in the Chicago bostoffice by the
handling OF an average .of,215 tons of
parcel post mail matter a day. An
other local record was established the
first ten days OF December when ST.
900, 900 worth of stamps were sold.
An average of 100000 parcel post
packages are being handled monthly
by the . Chicago office as compared
with 3.0OO,OOO last January. Five
motor trucks. the first ever used by
the Chicago postoffice, have. been
pressed into service to hasten the de-
livery Of Christmas mail and forestall
congestion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17
ence It was decided that the warrant
would not be served until this week.
Last Seen Of President

ence It was decided that the warrant
would not be served until this week.
Last Seen Of President.
After making his assignment OF .
farm. Kicker left the bank. went to
his home and cranked his car. The
last time Yates Center people recall
seeing Kicker was when he drove past
the court house square. down the road
leading east into the country. Nom
day q deputy United States marshal
rom the Fort Scott odlce went to
Yates Center to serve the warrant
hicker wasn't there. A few hours
later Rickor's car was found q few
I miles east OF town Kicker has not
been found.
Searching St Louis for Kicker.
For "a hours the government ofn-
Gals have been looking for Kicker in
st Louis. the bankers former home.
several years ago Kicker was q clerk
In the St Louis sub-treasury and it
was presumed that he vent "a az
Louis Saturday night
The disappearance of Kicker has
recalled the failure of the Toronto
state bank. the only other bank fall
ure In Woodson county In many years
Willis r. Dtckerson was president OF
the little bank. and his wife acted as
bookkeeper and cashier. One day
Dtckerson's bank was closed. He had
lost approximately $4,000 ON the
board of trade. The banker was ar
rested. gave straw bond and disap-
peared. Later he wrote home to tell
the bank creditors that he was en-
gagged in the candy manufacturing
business in Mexico and hoped some
day to be able to pay back his losses.
He never returned to the States and
nothing In the Mexican treaty per-
mttted his extraditiou,
Harvey Doesn't Know.
Attorney Harvey declared that he
did not know the amount OF Ricker's
alleged defalcations or the extent of
his alleged false reports and altera-
tions OF records. Asked If the report
that Kicker was short $65,O0O was
correct, Harvey said he did not know.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17

ing at 5:15 this
morning, and 1t
has been drizzling
a large part OF
the day. The to-
tai precipitation
up to 2 o'clock
this afternoon was
.O9 of an inch.
The forecast in
dicates that there
will be "occasion-
al" rain or snow
t o nj g h t a n d
Thursday with but
little change in
temperature. The
shippers forecast:
Protect SO hour
shipments n o r t h
and west against
temperature Of 25
to 80 degrees; east
and south above
freezing" At 2
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17
WILSON AT WORK.
The President Plans to Take an Auto
Ride Today.

: Washington. Dec. 17.-President Will
son resumed his routine work today
but received his callers in his study
In the White House. Later today he
planned to take an automobile ride
his first trip out Of doors for more
than a week. The president talked with
James Speyer, a New York banker,
Commissioner Prouty Of the interstate
commerce commission. E. p Wheeler,
and a committee of the American Bar
association which invited the president
to attend meeting Of their associa-
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-17
BANK RUN GOES On.
Crowds Besiege the Doors of the Gen.
tral of Mexico.

Mexico City, Dec. H.-Crowds again
formed this morning in front Of the doors
of the Central bank hours before the
opening in order to exchange their state
bank bills for cash. Notices had been
posted over night to the effect that the
ers only half of the amount Of the state
bank bills. This was for the purpose of
relieving as many of them as possible and
the redemption was to be made condi-
tional on the Central bank having on de-
posit funds of the state banks to cover
the bills. 1t was announced that as fast
as the deposit of each OF the state banks
was exhausted the redemption of its bills
would be stopped.