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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-21

It's the question the Prodgal Judge asked
little Hannibal when he first met him and
it's the only important matter between you
and the pleasure of reading one of the best
books ever published. No book ever written
ky an American author has promised such
record sales We offer the first copies in
the city in the so cent edition, 1.-THE Prodt-
gal Judge"-a million people have wept and
laughed with him.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-21

most sanguine friend Of the measure
predicted we would get. The ice must
first crack before the flow commences
10 clear the stream, but in the case of
the Falrmont charter fight it would
seem that the gorge broke and gave
the people a clear passage. The main
thing sought was commission gov
eminent. This we have secured. It
also insures Greater Fairmont. 1t
gives the people the Initiative, Refer
endum and Recall, principles very dear
to the great majority Of the voters. 1t
means the elimination Of continued
two year fight to secure these things.
To my mind 1t means a brighter and
more hopeful future for the city, and
peace and prosperity for her people.
While the fight at times has verged
upon the precIpice OF personal bitter
ness and threatened enmity, ] hold no
III will towards any opponent to the
commission plan of government and
hope to see all factions now unite in
the support Of the measure at the
polls.
L. NJ. DAVIS.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-21
.!r1HE pEopLE,s FleHr WON

In the passage OF the Fairmont
Charter bill, providing u Commission
Government, with the most strenuous
and influential opposition 10 it, reach,
ing through q powerful lobby, the
leaders high up in the councils OF both
The Democratic and Republican
parties. the people Of Fairmunt have
won q splendid and much deserved
Sictosyfwhich will insure splendid
Z future and most rapid growth for the
city Fairmont Is indeed snd in fact,
FaYpfed by Nature and Developed by
Industry; and by the Divine Grace OF
an ADVISE Almighty, who listens with
en- attentive ear and sympathetic
heart "a. those who strike rearlessly at
opposition, Falrmont will no longer be
Governed at Random, ii the people
otthe city do their duty at the polls
aud, select a good commission to take
cbarge of the affairs of the city.
While I lave personally advocated
this change to the best Of my limited
ability; / do not want in any manner
tottake from the people the full credit
oibringing about this happy change.
3 u have been q feeble, but willing in.
slrument in the hands OF the people
in this fight for better and more
efficient government for the city, and
the credit for this victory must be
given to those members ri the Cham
her OF Commerce who favored this
change. land that is very large ma
.jority, Of the organizat!otD; to the
members of the Business Mems Asso.
sgebtion who stood like Trojans and
fought yaIiantiy every inch OF the con-
tested ground; to the members of the
Independent Trades Council! and its
aftlliated labor organizations, who
we're SO strong and emphatic in their
demands for the Initiative, Referen'
dun and Recall, and TO The thousand
patriotic citizens of the city who
expressed themselves in laundering
tones on the mammoth petition, which
was heard most emphatically in the
legislative halls Of the State; and to
Willaln B: Ice, Jrp that champion OF
the: common people who put the bill
through the House and made such an
eloquent appeal before the Senate com
1pittee JIM behalf of the bill. To these
aHdeto other citizens OF the city full
credit must be, acknowledged aud they
ars the ones Who will join with the
entire Citizenship Of the city in the
enjoyment of the fruits of this victory.
aH orsus did mol get all we asked,
hat@e got a good deal more than the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-21

Two Ford touring cas- are grand
prIsss in..The wesl yIsghlsls contest
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-06-24
How the Trolley Helps.

Edgefeld Chronicle.
When the trolley began to invade
the rural districts many farmers re-
sented their intrusion on the ground
that they took short cuts through their
farms, frightened their cattle and
were a nuisance on general princi-
pies. The country merchant rose up
in arms against this modern chariot
of civilization and declared that it was
carrying destruction to their business
because it afforded country people
better facilities for trading in the
large cities.
But after the trolley had forced its
way into the rural districts against all
opposition of this kind, it quickly
won the support Of the very people
who had opposed it at the start. Far
mers found that the advantage of be-
ing able to go to the city by dozen
trains a day instead of one, and of
having their purchases delivered al
most at their doors the same day,
more than offset the disadvantage of
cut up farms and nervous COWS.
The country merchant discovered
that his trade increased instead of
failing off. The trolley brought the
country so near to the cities that
thousands of city people either bought
or rented country places and trans
ferred their trade from the city TO
the country stores. This was clear
gain because while their old custom
ers perhaps spent more money in the
city stores than before, their desire
for trading grew upon them and their
patronage was larger and more pro-
ftable than ever.
This may not be true of all lines of
business but it applies as a general
rule. that the man who has lost trade
has lost it more through the fault OF
the trolley.
The trolley has not only greatly en-
HANGED the value of farm lands but o1
country town property as we'll. 1t is
an easy matter for city man to live
on farm or in country town from
80 to so miles from his business be-
cause the trolley affords him swift
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-06-24
CORN STALK B0RER.
A Worm That Has Made appearance
in NeWberry Not Unusual.
81 married you" "-Exchange,

The following correspondence ex-
nlains itself and may be of interest to
other farmers in Newberry county:
Editor Herald and News, Newberry,
Dear Sir: S. c.
Dear Sir: Troubled by worm in
his corn, father sent few of the
infested stalks 10 the State depart
ment of agriculture and the enclosed
letters were received in reply. This
information may be of some value to
the "sons of the soil" in this section
and 1 am sending it for publication if
you deem it worthy.
Very truly,
w. S. Croker.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-06-24
Blackberry Time.
Edeefeld Chronicle.

Edgefeld Chronicle.
The Edgefeld county blackberry
the best of II blackberries and one OF
the best things under the SUMS now
in it's prime. and therefore in its
glory. Abundant rains have given it
nourishment and have stored within
it's tender pulp that rare seductive
flavor which, did blackberries grow in
hot-houses, or were they shipped to
us from points thousand miles away,
would make this wondrous fruit seem
cheap at the fanciest price we pay
for fancy fruits. For it is a tiaVor
which can take the palate of a king
by storm, or lead barefoot boy, un-
flinching, through hedge or brier and
path of nagging thorn.
Blackberry pies, the blackberry roll,
blackberry tarts and that ravishing
triumph of culinary art, the black
berry dumpling, all have mighty vir-
tues to commend them. No South
ern housewife deems her pantry store
complete without blackberry jelly or,
at least, blackberry jam. These
things have their important part in
making life worth living; but, after
all, he finds the blackberry at its best
who goes afeld and picks it from the
vine and eats it as he picks. Black
berries in a saucer, with sugar and
cream, are we'll enough for those who
can not meet this wondrous fruit in
the wild where it grows-meet it not
by the roadside, whera it gathers Dust
from the wheels Of every passing
vehicle, but away off in an abandon
ed field or deep in some shady wood,
where the air is pure and the sweet
odors of the great out of-doors float
in the breeze.
Such is the place, such are the con-
ditions, for experiencing the full joy
of the blackberry in its season. To
pick a handful Of fully ripe berries,
each an inch in length, pour them in
to an upturned mouth, and then ap-
ply the pressure of teeth and cheeks
and ongue till the dark juice trickles
forth in a cool, ravishing stream
that's the way, and the only way, to
eat blackberries! Even dyspeptic
may eat them so till appetite cries,
''Hold, enough!" And no unpleasant
effects will follow.
We invite you to go blackberry pick
ing while this perfect June weather
beckons al mankind to the country.
Go while the berries are in their
prime, and eat till you can eat no
more.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-06-24
iol. E. ]. Watson, City.
Comlnissio

Col. E. ]. Watson, City.
Dear Mr.. Watson: l examined the
material that you sent over yester-
day and l find it to be infested with
what is commonly called The Larger
Corn Stalk-Borer, 4Diatroea sacchara-
lis). This insect is common to corn
and does more or less injury to that
plant every year. There is very little
to do for it at this stage of the game
unless if very seriously injured it
might be advisable to cut it down and
replant but it is pretty late for that.
Better to put another crop such as
beans or peas in its place.
The following rules ought to be OBJ
served by planters who have more or
less trouble with this pest.
Practice rotation of crops. Corn
ought not follow corn if it can be
helped, as this insect passes the win
ter as a pupae in the old stubbleleft
after the corn is out. In case it is
necessary to follow corn with corn
the stuhble ought to be p'cwed up
raked together and buried either late
in fall or very early spring. This
would destroy all pupae and there
would be no chance for the pest to
breed up the following spring.
Very truly,
Phil. I.uginbill.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-06-24
A Simple Life.

"And what" inquired the visitor,
who was being nice" to little Bob
bic, what are you going to do when
you grow up?"
"Be a business man. responded
Robert, "like father. He took me
down to his Office last week, and I'm
gcing to work like him, an have
good time"
"And what are you going to do in
business?' pursued the visitor.
Going to do just like dad" repeat
ed the youngster. Catch the train
every morning, and, when 1 get to the
Office, light a big cigar and sit down
at my desk, and say there's so much
work to DO It's no use beginning until
after lunch, and then go out with an
other big man, and eat and eat till 1
can't eat any more, and then go back
to business and ask everybody else
why the work amt done, and then get
so mad because nobody does anything
and III so home early and be so tired
1 can't do a thing except read the
papers and smoke more cigars and
swear!"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-06-24
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given that l, Rob
ert Y. Kibler, as administrator of the
estate of Theodore N. Kibler, will
make final settlement of said estate
in the probate court, for Newberry
county, at II o'clock a. M, on Thurs
day, July "a, 1913, and Immediately
thereafter apply for letters dismis-
sorry as such administrator.
Robert Y. Kibler,
Administrator.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-06-24

anything to save one of your fellow
men from suffering, did you?"
YES" said the young husband. L
saved at least one man from terrible
fate"
What did you do?''
81 married you."-EXchange
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-06-24
chean TRANSPORTATION.

cheap transportation.
Like the sewing machine, the reaper,
the printing press, express trains and
every other modern Improvement in
civilization, the, trolley has proved
blessing by expanding the countrys S
growth and adding to the comfort and
convenience of the people.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-06-24
Rev. T. C. Croker, Newberry, S. c..
w. S. Croker.

Rev. T. C. Croker, Newberry, S. c.,
R. F. D. No, /.
My Dear Sir: I am in receipt of
yours of June Il, together with the
speciments forwarded by you. These
specimens have been examined by
Mr.. Luginbill, the U. S. expert sta
toned with this department, and l
beg to hand you the report that he
has submitted to me today in regard
thereto, which I trust gives you the
information you desire.
Very truly yours,
E. ]. Watson,
Commissioner.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-06-24
6-14-4t-1taW.
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given that I will,
as guardian of Nancy Lou Spence,
make final settlement of the estate OF
the said Nancy Lou Spence, in the
probate court for Newberry county,
at II o'clock a. m, on Monday, July
q, and Immediately thereafter apply
for letter dismissory as such guar
dian.
Lois Dominick,
Guardian.
e1Ai51tau
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-06-24
A Life Saver for Some One.

1t was their first quarrel.
What" demanded the young wife
angrily, "have you ever done for ;hu-
manity? I don't believe you ever did
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-21
Vital Statistics
BIRTHS

BENT0N-In this city, November l6, 1913, to
the wife Of Dennis Benton, son.
BORGES-In this city, November Is, 1913, 70
the wife of j. r. Borges formerly Ruth
Resing), a daughter.
CARMICHAEL-In this city, November l6
1913 10 the wife of Hugh L. Carmichael, a
son.
CO0PER-In this city, November 13, 1913, to
the wife Of s. Cooper, daughter.
CULLEN-ln this city. November 8, 1913, to
the wife of James w. Cullen, son.
FOkBES-ln this city. November 8, 1913. to
the wife Of Joseph Forbes, a daughter.
GONZALES-In this city, to the wife Of
Henry NJ. Gonzales. son.
H1MAN-ln this city, November IT, 1913, to
the wife Of William Hyman, a daughter.
JOHNSON-In this city, November II, 1913,
10 the wife of A. v. Johnston, daughter.
LlCARDO-In this city, November D, 1913. to
the wife of A. Licardo, son.
MASSON-In this city, October |, 1913, to the
wife Of Z. Mason, a daughter.
PAPINl-1n this city. November II, 1913, to
the wife of S. Papini, a SON.
BEIhONlCH-In this city, November IT, 1913,
TO the wife of n. Petkovieh son.
ROCALE-In this city, November IA. 1913,
to the wife of A. Rocaie, a daughter
SANNEUF-In this city, November 15 1913, to
the wife of George j. Sanneuf. a daughter.
SILVA-In this city, November s, 1918, TO the
wife of NJ. G. Silva, d son.
SNiDER-In this city, November 8, 1913, to
the wife Of L. Snider, a son.
TABER-In this city, November 13, 1918, to
the wife of II. NJ. Taber. a daughter.
WALKER-In this city, November Ii. 1913,
TO the wife Of James Walker, daughter.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-21
FINANCIAL NOTES BY WIRE

Consols unchanged; money, 72%; account.
TN Rio Tintos. 71N, on u.
It's cd, OF 5s
The London market shows little change and
there seems to be nothing over night to affect
New York materially.
Regular dividend Of Republic Steel preferred
is declared.
eeled the increase in rates on grain and grain
products proposed by Rock Island railroad and
connecting lines from points in Missouri to
Baltimore and Ohio four months ended
October 81, gross increase 81, $780, Net de-
crease $S7. .164.
near and i@9 lower on distant
Liverpool wheat closed 1s@A higher. Corn
closed unchanged to * higher.
Berlin wheat closed "a higher. Antwerp un-
changed. Budapest u lower.
Copper exports for the week ended November
20 totaled S,367 tons, since November l 20,7
tons, year ago 10, 703 tons.
Government report shows that cotton ginned
to November IA totaled 1o.4s4 900 bales.
Argentine official report makes the acreage
1,250, 600 acres are shown to have sustained
damage of per cent.
London copper closed easy. Spot EGG IS, on
Copper exports week ended November 90
1878, Increased 4.t47 TONS Month to date
341 ,o06. increased 51.SsS-
Lehigh Valley net earnings October. SOC, 200,
increased $l2. .760: for IL months, 81 ,021 ,S2S,
increased $1S2 935.
General Chemical company declared an ex-
ira dividend Of per cent on common stock
payable February to stock of record Decem-
Der 81; regular quarterly ~ per cent diyi-
dend on preferred also declared
Clearances--Wheat, sos, 600 bushels: -four,
D 900 barrels; corn, none; oats. Al, 900 bush
Dealers in electroiytic copper are asking
l5c pound, but are not getting much bust
ness.
Bradstreet's: Wheat and four-This week.
6, 140 600; last week. 100000: last year.
6,1l5.0O0. Corn-This week. 6. 100; last week,
Is. 900: last year, $4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-21
LOCAL AND GENERAL FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
T FREIGHT SERVICE
AIDS PRODUCERS
Southern Pacific Company
Begins Special Delivery
for Farmers

To aid small producers and particu-
larry TO develop the territory tribu-
tary to its line. the Southern Pacific
has instituted a less than carload
freight service for the accommodation
of farmers and gardeners who raise
produce for sale in small quantities.
The result already has been crafty
ing. Not only is the small grower
saved the loss on wares that would
have gone to waste because of glut--
ted market, but the larger centers OF
population are given a bigger fresh
fruit and vegetable supply, the steadi-
ness of which prevents fluctuations IN
price.
The trains run from outlying points
to the larger cities. They are timed
to, leave the points of production as
late in the afternoon as possible, and
reach the city markets early the fol-
lowing morning. Because of the per-
ishable nature of the shipments, the
cars are expedited. In this regard the
service almost approaches that of an
express company.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-21
|BULL|SH MARkET
IN WINTER GRAIN
December Wheat Expected
to Get Much Closer to
May in Price

CHICAGO, Nov. 21.-It is gossip in
the wheat trade that shorts in Decem-
Der wheat are In bad. and predictions
are freely made that December will
sell much closer to May before their
wants are satisfied. Bulls figure the
recent heavy sales of hard winter to
seaDoard exporters at 100000 bush
els since November /, in addition to
mililng sales of more than 100000
bushels, to say nothing of the milling
safes or Duluth No. ] northern, swell
Ing the total for milling and to ex-
porters To more than 2,250,000 bushels
IN three weeks. With No. 2 hard win
ter selling in store at a premium of
Ac over December, and only 1,30O, 900
9u,snels In regular bins available for
deseIlvefy on contracts, bulls believe
mat as long as the cash demand con-
einues prices will be on the upgrade
as compared with May
corn bulls say ii will take actual
corn 10 make big break in prices
mere. There has been a partial read
lustment in values as compared with
the western and southwestern mar
kets, and Chicago is nearer in line
with the others. Bears are looking for
larger arrivals next week. About two
thirds of the receipts of corn are new.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-21
Financial Summary
Ninety.nIne members d the Frisco sxnaicat,

Ninety-nine members OF the Frisco syndicate
made profit Of So 900, 900 in promotion OF
Brownsville road and Its sale to Frisco.
Carnegie nlant of steel corporation closes
down. affecting about 300 employees.
Cotton exchange reforms expected to be an
nounced today.
Attorney General McReynolds says unless
New Haven speeds up plans for reorganiza tion
to conform with Sherman law he will take
matter to court.
President Erb of Minneapolis and st. Louis
says s.. 900 per cent notes due Febru-
ary will be paid off at maturity.
President Wilson reported to be inclined to
await Ruertas fall.
Strike threatened In General Electric plant
at Schenectady following laying on Of about
1000 men.
December disbursements estimated by Dow,
Jones Co. at 95,00o.o 900 compared with SOL
600. 900 last year.
American stocks In London quiet and irreg-
ular.
rails declined rs.
Rails, lo2.d0; industrials. 76.4S.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-21
OAKLAND LICENSES

The following marriage licenses were issued
In Oakland today:
Charles E. Hoyis. So, Oakland, and Jo-
sephine E. Masseu. 80, San Francisco.
Albert N. Brown "a. and Susan v. VIII
Hanson, 25 both of Oakland.
John III. Bruce, 2T. and Cecilia X. Johnson
90 both of Oakland
William L. Battersby, IS Oakland, and
Margaret NJ Donoghue. 33. San Frahcisco.
Aels A. Granat, "a, and Lille Carlson, 81,
both of Oakland
Myron II: Lewis, 27, and Etheiyn NJ. Story.
10. both Of Oakland
LininOod Dozier, 2e Stockton and Myrtle Z.
Barmley, %, San Francisco.
Eugene S. Cloney, "a. and Matilda Johnson
is, both of San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-21
Shipping Intelligence
DUE AT THIS PORT

~
FRIDAY. NOVEMBER Fl
| From Hankow. stmr Hazel Dollar.
| From Shanghai. stmr Buffalo
From Honolulu, stmr Sierra.
| From Eureka. stmr F. A. Kilburn-
From Los Angeles, stmr Yale.
| From San Diego, stmr Governor.
| From Callao stmr Ashtabula.
| From Los Angeles. stmr Chehalis.
From Seattle; stmr Francis II. Leggett
From Coquille River, stmr Bandon.
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER %
| From Portland and Astoria. stmr Klamath.
From Seattle and Tacoma, stmr Buckman.
From Fort Bragg. stmr Brunswick.
From San Diego and Los Angeles, stmr
Harvard.
From Los Angeles, stmr SpeedweQ-
TO LEAVE THIS PORT
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2i
For Seattle and Tacoma. stmr Admiral Far
Howard street wharf.
For Seattle, stmr Rainier, Captain ]. Nor
berg, at p M, from Fiibert street wharf.
Captain E. F. Bartlett, at p. m, from
Pacific street wharf.
Captain A. Paulsen. at p- m, from Vallejo
For Grays Harbor, stmr svea. Captain 0.
Frederiekson. at p. m, from Lombard
' SATURDAY, NOVEMBER %
For Hongkoag stmr China. Captain FL.
For New York via Balboa, stmr City of
Para. Captain +. E. Frazier. at IL m, from
pier ~.
For Seattle. Tacoma and Everett. stmr Gov
ernor, Captain II. c. Thomas, at p. M.
from Broadway wharf.
For Wfllapa harbor. stmr Santa Barbara
Captain f. b. Zaddard, at / p. m, from
Second street wharf.
For Eureka. stmr f. A. KiIburn. Captain
T; III. Mcclellan, at IL m, from Vallejo street
wharf.
For Eureka and Arcata. stmr North Fork.
aptain ]. Nelson, at u m, from First
;treet wharf.
For Los Angeles and San Diego stmr Roam.
oke, Captain r. Dickson, at 7 p. m, from
Vallejo street wharf.
For Los Angeles. stmr Harvard, Captain
I: Jepson. at p. M, from Pacific street
wharf.
For Los Angeles, stmr Bear, Captain L. N.
For Moss Landing. stmr Coos Bay, Cap
tain James Bowen, at p. m, from Broad
way wharf.
For Portland stmr Navajo Captain F. Mil
For Grays Harbor, stmr Carmel, Captain
!. NJ Hardwick, at p. M, from Union
treet wharf.
For Coqulae River, stmr Speedwen, Captain
X. RoSea'aad, at 10 p. m, from Filbert
For Co4ullie River, stmr Bandon, Captain
= schillinsky. at p. M, from Filbert
ARRIVED NOVEMBER 21
7.15 a. M, stmr Grace Dollar, Fosen, 80
hours from Bandon: $4,000 feet lumber to
Robert Dollar company.
7:25 a. M. barge Santa Paula, pile. 81
hours from Port San Lnis tin tow Of tug Def
ANGEL 5000 barrels oil to Union Oil company.
1:15 a. M, stmr Marshfeld. Ablin, 80 hours
from Redondo Beach; ballast to Cottoneva Lum-
Der company.
2 a. M, stmr Smith, Olsen, 35 hours from
Coos Bay; lumber to C. A. Smith Luber COM
pany; up river direct
SAILED NOVEMBER q
s:35 a. m, stnr Marshfeld, Ahlin, Union
Landing.