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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-05-09
ENACTED IN
LAST FEW MONTHS
Changes That Seem RevOlu-
tionary Brought About Un-
der the Cox Regime.
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to give the needed treatment and care.
For the convenience and protection
of the people who go to court there
was effected a complete Reorganization
of the Judiciary. The journey through
the state courts via the common pleas,
circuit and state supreme, has been a
two years trip, every step filed with
expense and trouble. Now the trip
can he made in about half the time in
80 per cent Of all litigation, as a new
law gives the circuit court final iuris-
diction in all litigation except that in
which the legality of laws is ques-
toned.
TO thwart agents Of public utilities
who have resorted to court delay to
prevent the operation of rate reduc-
lions by the public utilities commits
sion. appeals to the courts from such
decisions must be commenced in the
tribunal having final jurisdiction Such
procedure is provided for on court ap.
peals from the orders of practically
all state boards and commissions
To prevent hung juries, laws were
passed providing that yerdicts may be
returned, except in criminal cases,
upon the agreement of three-fourths of
the twelve iurymen.
With Governor Cox, himself sue
cessful farmer, on the job, Ohio farm
ers were cared for by a bill which
creates a state agricultural commits
sion for the purpose of consolidating
and eorrelating the activities of seven
different state agricultural depart
ments, whose work has been triplicat-
ing and duplicating.
For Good Roads.
All the measures advocated by the
Ohio Federation of Good Roads SO
cicties were enacted Provision was
made for the raising of S3,300,000 an
nually for ten years for the purpose Of
eliminating mudholes and giving the
commonwealth complete system of
improved intercounty and market
roads that will be impervious to snow
and rain
Bills were passed to give The state a
modern budget system, under which
the governor will call biennially upon
heads of departments for the submis-
sion to him Of estimates of money
needed. He TINS will be able to care
fully scan an estimates, weigh the
needs of all departments and make the
necessary recommendations to the gen
erai assembly to secure such economy
rs is consistent with good service.
For years the cost of maintaining
the public schools increased much
faster than enrolment of pupils, while
the influence of the rural schools
steadily decreased. A commission was
created to make complete survey
for the purpose of ascertaining defects
in the system and to recommend RENE
dies
An amendment to the state consti-
tuition last fall required a reorganiza-
ton and rehabilitation of the common
school system to be made, and this
commission will report to the special
session of the general assembly next
January Il new code Of school laws.
The commission is expected to en-
body the hest features OF the scientific
codes of other states. and it is the de-
sire that the new laws be made rep
rescntative of the best thought of ed
ucators ON the subject of administer
ing the common schools.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-05-09
Mothers Pension Law.

The Cox adherents point with pride
to a mothers pension law, under which
maximum of SO per month may be
given to needy mothers for the first
child under fourteen years of age and
a maximum of 81 for each additional
child under that age. The money is to
be raised by n levy, which must not eN-
coed one-half of per cent, and it must
appear that it is to the interest Of the
child to remain with its mother Tes'
timony must show that without the
pension the family would be broken,
Workmen and their dependents viii
he compensated for injuries by indus
trial accidents through compulsory
workmcu's compensation. The fund is
to be raised by the employers. laborer
contributing nothing, and ali Ohio PEG
pie employing more than five persons
must pay into it. A state industrial
commission was created to consolidate
the activities of seven different labor
departments that have been working
without team work and to coordinate
these activities.
This commission will fix the hours of
employment for women and children
and it viii gather data for a minimum
wage law for women.
Closely allied with these measures
is a series Of bills reorganiziUg the
penal system of the state. Provision
was made fcr the transfer of the peni
Tertiary prisoners from the dirt and
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-05-09
THE STATE SONG
THAT WON THE PRIZE

THAT WON THE PRIZE
WAS FIRST PUBLISHED THURSDAY MORNING IN WHEELING
WAS SELECTED BY COMMITTEE OUT OF MANY
OFFERINGS.
Following is the West Virginia Song the $500 prize
award having been several
Wheeling by the committee selected by the semcenn
many contributions that had in
The published Thursday morning in Wheeling
WEST VIRGINIA
BY S
There OF m and honey,
There lands with ruins
are where only money
May the way;
beside a winding
beauty reigus
where manhood shall
Have worth than golden gains
REFRAIN
Massachusetts, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware
a fairyland the people dwelling there;
But country holds candle
las
WEST VTRG-
guess the all together, it. Oh
You grand old West Virginia.
$ place.of al places
That map
Where the girls claim the gracs
And all glory their
a " n daytime
Honor wins a ringing cheer,
Where the whole year a paytime
And where valor still
REFRAIN
Colorado Minnesota Maine, New York, Connecticut,
Arkansas and North Dakota all spendid-but
There's state that holds candle
To the state that has the handle
@WEST VIRG-
You guess so a
You grand old West Virginia.
Oh, he Yankee lean and Ianky
May many ways,
And the powboys cowboys
OF the west merit praise;
I've very high opinion
or the Dixie
But the lucky Virginian
Has good be ..,.
REFRAIN.
California Indiana Texas, Utah, Tennessee
Oklahoma aud Montana each splendid state be;
But no other holds candle
To the that the
WEST VIRG-
You can guess the rest and So all together sing it, Oh
You grand old West Virginia. ......- $3.50. 80.
$40 be like college yell fs#t z .
Copyright applied for.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-05-09

Tor best results advertise in this
paper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02
TESTING with Soil Pots.

If one is really DESTROYS of testing ms
soil to determine its needs, he may do
this in a very short time by means OF
soil pots 1t has been so found that
lined and unlmed soil, or inocuiated
or sterile humus. and various other
conditions respond as readily in the
pot as in the field. BY this any one can
readily see the difference in Alfalfa pro-
duction on sterile and inoculated soils,
and the results of combining Inning
and inocculation are striking-demon-
strating the well-known but rarely
needed fact that the nitro producing
bacilli will not flourish in an acld SOIL
These experiments may be tried IN
winter in any room of sufficiently con-
slant heat and light to grow seeos'
and how better could farm owner
dispose of the tedum of the closed
season. Even children can perform
the experiment, and one writer mas
suggested that every rural schooi
teacher should have set of such tests
going on before his classes constantly.
A specially constructed pot of woven
wire is said to be better than that OF
the usual clay, but good effects may
be obtained with the latter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02
FertiIizino the Garden.

The vegetable garden can be made
the most productive and most profit
able spot of the farm il ii is handled
in the right way. The soil must be
made fertile and kept in good physi-
cal condition; ulat is, il must be com
paratively loose and friable. 1t is well
II the garden has been plowed before
cold weather. & it has not been ploN-
ed the work may be done late in De-
cember If the soil is dry enough To- b.
worked without injury. IT shculd not
be narrowed at this season. but left
in loose, epen burrows So That the
weather vi have a chance 10 work on
the mineral compounds Freezing and
thaNing OF plowed ground tends To
sweeteH il and improve its physical
quality.
Early winter is an ideal time TO ma
nure and otherwise fertilize the garden.
Cleanings from poultry houses may be
spread over the soil. and other man
ures may be used. Cow manure, is
mild and always safe for garden crops.
especially when it is applied several
weeks or months IN advance of plant
ing time Fresh manure from horse
stables is not SO good unless it can he
applied very early in the winter. Hog
and sheep manure are both good, the
latter being richer. and hence n les
ser amount needed
Coal ashes have no particular fertil-
izing value chemically, yet on stiff and
heavy soils they are valuable for MAX
ing the soil more friable and easier To
work. The same is true OF any ashes.
Wood ashes contain lime and potash,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

ability and the character of his hon
ored father
Again, in the Senate we find in po-
sition of assistant secretary, l. hf-
nest Thornton of Houlton. young
man started right and bound to hg-
IRE in Names affairs in years TO
come. The messenger of the senate is
the veteran Charles II. Lovejoy of
Sidney. who has served in that ca
pacity for many years. On the House
side. Gen. Patrick Hayes of Chelsea
is the genial messenger. The assist
ant messengers position in the SEN
ate will be ably filed by ]. F. Ash
ford of Thorndike, while the same Of
fee in the House is filed by Clyde
B. Scribner of Wilton.
In the Senate also. John w. Higgins
of Starks. is folder; Claude Willis
Townsend, Jr,. of Augusta, assistant
folder, Stephen Lord of Lebanon,
doorkeeper: Arthur A. Knight of Gar
land. postmaster, In the House Roy
F. Leech of Penobseot was elected
postmaster. and Charles H. Ashland.
Augusta. doorkeeper. The first folder
is Joseph H. Dickson of Eliot; sec
ond folder. stephen Purington Kenne-
bunk; mail carrier, Thomas NJ Roll
Inns, Augusta. J..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02
M arooned.

Editor Dingley accepts the defeat OF
his ignoble purpose with characters
tic unsportsmanlike spirit With his
ship of primary reputation sinking
and his guns of vituperation pointed
skyward. he is still grinding out his
broadsides OF epithets, his blasts
of meaningless phrases. and his vol
umes. of vilifying veriage. With UNI
reasoning persistence he goes on
claiming that every man who preferred
Theodore Roosevelt to-William Fl. Taft,
in the national election, was an OPP
ponent of the direct primary and an
exponent of rerudiated promises and
friendships in convention and cam
paign.
Mafooned on his own barren little is
land of disappointment and just retrl-
button, the editor of the Lewiston
Journal has all his years to come in
which to measure his own hypocrisy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

these are good to correct acid or sour
condition. 1t is best not to apply wood
ashes in connection with poultry drop
pings or other animal manm'es. as they
react chemically. liberating ammonia.
which contains nitrogen, and hence fer
tility is wasted. Wood ashes and poul-
try droppinss are best applied to the
soil just previous to planting, OF be-
tween rows after planting. Aim ia
apply enough organic matter 10 form
considerable humus for holding soil
moisture, hence an assurance Tor good
crons in dry weather
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02
Two Dollar Oil.

\ series of advances in the price of
crude petroleum which have caused
rejoicing in the hearts of producers
will not he so joy1ully considered by
consumers of the article and its pro-
duct and bf-products. Persons are
always glad To receive boom prices.
hat to have to pay them Is another
matter The crude petroleum pR6-
dnced in this region has increased sew
enty cents barrel in the last year
and the present price for = barrel of
the article is two dollars. The adj
vance is in obedience 10 the laws n
err demand and the supply is not COM
ing from the ground as abundantly As
formerly, and neither is the pl4spe<t;
good for any great or perman ~ Is
crease of the production of higA En4
oil. Long age petroleum eease6to -
Il speculative product. 1t is not bought
and sold on exchanges as formeriy.l
The price is established from time
time or from day to cay by aeH
trade conditions The Sasagance
been progressive and natural and &j1
oil producer is fairly enllEled to.&11[I
larger measure of prosnerA -
has come the way of his christmas
stocking! 1t is a prosperity. too, which,
will be widely distributed, for the pros
ducers Of crude petroleum are nlanyss
Also, they are in the main free spend-s
ers" whose purchasing power is new
largely increased Pittsbnrg Gaxetts-s
~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02
Greasina the Harness.

If" oilings equal a new harness,
the farmer should get busy-and greasy
on rainy days. Soak the parts in hot
water; wipe as dry as rag will make
them, and Immediately rub ON meats
foot OIL. Then hang up. If some lamp
black be put in the oil. the red spots
disappear End the straps look new.
Ivory black is better than lampblaek,
70, the latter rubs off and the former
does not. Then it gives a body" to
the dressing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

Law Must Be Enforced.

movement has been inaugurated
among the friends of prohibition IN
this city looking toward taking some
action for the better enforcement OF
the prohibitory law in Cumberland
county Within short time secret
meeting will be held of business men
and others who believe that the pro-
hibitory law should be enforced, and
at this meeting ii is proposed to raise
committee whose duty it shall be to
collect evidence of the non enforce
ment of law in Portland and to take
steps to properly finance the same.
The plan is that the names of those
who comprise this committee shall
not be known to the public, and that
the members shall have power to en-
gage such persons as they deem fit to
engage in the actual collection of EVIL
dence. 1t is proposed to employ in
this work former sheriffs who are
known to be in sympathy with law
enforcement, and former Sturgis dep
uties. From time to time as they
shall collect evidence of the violation
of law 1t is planned that this evidence
shall be prepared in proper form and
submitted to the mayor and sheriff.
If they do not act upon it then it is
proposed that it shall be made pub
lie. Already assurances have been
given of ample financial support for
such a movement, and steps will be
taken within very short while to
put the plan in northumberland
Press.
A somewhat similar movement is
on foot in Kennebee county and one
meeting has already been held. En-
forcement will not only be demanded
of the new administration, but lead
ing citizens will see to it that sher-
ifs. city marshals and other officials
are not only encouraged in fulfilling
they receive commentator for en-
forcing the laws.
The liquor traffic has enjoyed two
years of prosperity, and Maine has
suffered two years of regrets and dis
grace, now let us have something
better or know the reason why.
officials who forget the under
standing on which they were elected
in opposition to a liquor traffic re-
gime, are likely to hear something
drop.
1t is up to the Republican admins
tration to make good"
Two years ago Democratic news
papers said the same thing To the
Democratic administration. r h (
warning was ignored and the new
Democracy got bump.
All political parties may as well
understand that the best citizenship
of Maine is determined to down the
liquor traffic or, at least. give genu-
inc law enforcement such trial as
will not only close saloons but close
legalzed booze joints now under COW
er of club organization.
The Maine official who grins at de-
mands for law enforcement and
thinks things are going on in the
same old way, will be listed and re-
membered when he wants somethine
in the future.
Let the movement go on and grow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02
Editorial Comment
Sense Of Honor.

dewiston sun. Democratic)
1T is gratifying to find that what
ever they call themselves the men
nominated on the same day and by
same party with Burieigh have too
high sense of honor TO go back on
the party mandate.
But that Progressive committee
where's that at? OH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTION

BETHLEHEM LODGE, NO. 35, r. g.
NJ Stated communication, Monday,
Jan. 6. 80 r. NJ Work in f. a. degsee-
All soiourning brethren are cordially 81
vited to attend. -, -
PEARL e FULLER. Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

Thomas Shaw, Jr., Of Auburn, aged
so years, has completed the constrnc-
ton of a sewer AIT feet long on an I'M
accepted part of the street on whlch
he lives In some places the ditch was
FIVE feet deep, and much of the dig
cling had to be done through clay. ihe
work was begun in June, and at no
time did 3fr.>. Shaw receiv. any help
His original plans. for piping into an
adjacent brook, and far connecting the
sewer tile with his sons's> house were
successfully followed. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

After about 40 years service for the
road in Lewiston and Auburn, Henry
II. Hanson of Auburn, agent of the
Maine Central Railroad in Lewiston
and Auburn has resigned and his res
ignation took effect with the beginning
OF the New Year. Mr. Hanson hegan
work for the ROAD there in 1874, when
he took charge of the Auburn station.
Two years later he was given the low
er station on Main street, Lewiston in
addition. In 1879 he gave up the Au-
burn station and devoted his time TO
the Main street depot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

oxford county claims the discovery
of Il new bird within its border, the
tsarling tSturnus Nulgaris) which was
seen at Bryant Pond, Dec. 10th. This
specimen was shot and has been
mounted. 1t is a European bird. about
the size OF the red winged blackbird.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

George B. Chandler. member of
the Connecticut Legislature. who has
h.en named as a member of industrial
commission created by Congress to m
xestigate. the relations between labor
and capital, was born in Fryehnrg, Oct.
u, 1865. He grew up on farm ana
went from the Bridgton Academy to
Powdoih College. where he was gfadu-
ated in 1880 with honors in English
composition and oratcry. While IN
college he was editor cf the Bowdoin
Orient.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02
cusHNoc CHAPTER, r. A. NJ.

No. 43. Stated convocation at Masonic
Temple. Thursday evening. Jan. 2. Work
in Nj. Nj. NJ degree. All sojourning COM
panions are cordially invited TO attend
ALBERT Il. FOLSOM, IL. l..
THOS. H. BODICE. Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

JepHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO 2.
deetings Ut 30 o'clock every second and
fourth Tuesday.
w. l.. HAYDEN. c. p.
c. e. STEWART. Scribe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. Q, p. N.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday ~
s o'clock.
w. B. GETCHELL, Capt
T.. C. HUGHES. C,ert
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

THE law on wild duck went into ef-
feet New Years Day. This law, how
ever does not protect sheidrake, coot.
oldsuuaw and wild geese. Their are
many of the latter birds found about
our coasts during the season. but The
geese have about finished living South,
now. The coot, .eldsquaw and shell
drake are found about the coast during
the winter months, however.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

G. A, r. THE REGULAR MEETING
OF seth Williams Post No. Is, second ana
fourth Thursdays of each month.
N. w. WHITE, Commander.
VIM. McDavid, Adjutant.
D. p. HANSON. Quartsrmastex
eya-tA-o sat n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

N. e. o. p, KENNEBEc LODGE, NO
61, meets in g. A. r. hall the first and
third Tuesday evenings OF each month
at 7.30 O'Clock
MRS. LOREDA w. SMITH. Warden
EMMA F. HOWE, Rec. SEQ.
B l.. NICHOLS, Fin. Bee.
tu-th-aat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

CAPITAL GRANGE, NO. 24s, P. OF
ines of each month at G.. A. Rs hall:
THOMAS M. ENRIGHT. w M.
MRS. q. f. TOOTHAKER. Eco.
augzz tu-t h-sat.1yr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-02

Rev. Walter L. Lott, pastor of the
Episcopal church of Bangor. was sur
prised and touched tate Saturday aft
ernoon when. on paying his daily visit
to tie new church ediiice IN French
street, the head mason stepped ior-
ward and handed him an envelope. 1t
contained considerable sum of money
the Christmas gift of the crew tow
ard the church building fund. This is
believed To be the h1st episode of its
kind in the history of Bangor.
The Ordway new era., 1913-10-17
Executors Sale

Notice fs hereby given. that on Saturday
the eleventh day Of October next. between the
hours Of 10 o'clock in the forenoon. and
O'Clock In the afternoon OF sail day, At the late
residence Of Mrs. n J. Nickieberry, deceased.
at Ordway. County Of Crowley and State Of
Colorado. thepefsonal property Of said deoed-
ont, consisttnx Of piauo, couch. center
tables, 8 rocking chairs. dining chstrs. ! dim
Ing table texteu-ion). cookins-stove, coal
heating stove.2 bed stcads. bed springs.
mattress. 1 lot bed clothing, dressers, sew
ing machine, cupb ard, kitchen cabinet, 2
rugs, 9xi2, lot dishes. lot cooking utensils.
aud other articles. will be sold At public sale.
In accordance with an order of Court.
Terms OF sale cash
GEORGE RILEY. Executor.
September II, 1918.
The Ordway new era., 1913-10-17
Notice for Publication

Department Of the Interior. United States
L and once at Pueblo, Colorado. sept 81. 1918.
Notice is hereby given that Corrtnne Nelson.
OF Denver. Colorado. Who. on May =. 1910.
made Desert Lind entry. No Ol0o72. for lots 8
and I. EN- SWk, section 10, township IL 8
range Sc W, o Principal meridian. has hled
notice Of Intention to make final proof. to es
tabiish claim TO the land above described. be-
fore the Judge of the County Court, at Ordway.
Colorado. on the 18th day Of November. 1918.
Cairant names witnesses: G. II. Bo, ers.
Il. o. Peck. z. W. Cieverly. all Of Ordwsy.
Colorado, and Betty Englnnd of Denver. Colo
RADIO,
Not coal land J. W. HAwLEY. ReRist er
First publication October 10. 1918.
Last publication October 81. 1913.
The Ordway new era., 1913-10-17
Notice for Publication

Department of the Interior. United States
Land Once At Pueblo. Colorado. September
81, 1918. Notice is hereby given that Betty
Englupd. OF Denver. Colorado. who, on May
4, 1910. made Desert Land entry No OlU673. for
sEh. section 10. township IS. 8 range 80. w.,
6th Principal meridian. has filad notice Of In
tention 70 make final proof. to establish claim
TO the land above described. before the Judge
Of the County Court. at Ordway. Colorado.
ON the 18th day of November, 1918
Claimant names .. witnesseH: y. II. Bowers.
II Peck, e. W. Uleverly. all Of Ordway.
Colorado, and Corinne Nelson Of Denver. coio-
RADIO.
Not coal land. J. W. HAwLRr. Register
First publics ion October 10. 1913.
Last publication October 81. tsis
The Ordway new era., 1913-10-17
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

10 a. IN. Sunday School.
la. m. Preaching service by Rev.
Fred T. Carr OF Denver.
6:45 p. m. Christian Endeavor
1880 p III. Preaching service.
Observation-Disclosures Mercan.
tile cOmpany.-I0tf