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Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-04-02
Answers to Principal Questions
Asked in The Letters

Q-You have shown us-the people Of West
Virginia that hundreds of millions Of dollars have
been distributed among us by the oil and gas people
in the quarter century past for labor, royalties,
rentals, timber, teamlng, machinery, materials,
boarding and various other items; that taxes paid
by oil and gas interests now amount to enough to
wipe of the Virginia debt in years. that great
industrial development, new towns and cities and
many other advantages which we have as state
have followed the discovery and production of oil
and gas. Now give us the figures on the other side
Of the ledger:-WHAT HAVE YOU MADE OUT
OF THE BUSINESS?
A-Since the organization of our company. our
stockholders have received little less than Az per
cent annual dividends interest on the money which
they have invested This is less than the legal rate
of interest and they could earn more If the money
were invested in mortgages. They have none of their
capital paid back and have no sinking fund out of
which to pay it back It is our intention as soon as
the revenues will justify it, to establish sinking
fund to reimburse our stockholders for the money
advanced which you will admit is no more than fair
to them.
+. Q-DoEs THE GAS BUSINESS YIELD
MARGIN OF PROFIT LARGER THAN OTHER
BUSINESSES HAVING THE SAME INVEST
MENT AND RISKS?
At does not In fact it does not return as
large profits as other businesses, where there are
practically no large hazards or risks attached No
other business has the same amount of uncertaint,
as the gas business, with such comparatively small
profit.
Q-wHY DO YOU NEED TO RAISE THE
RATES?
because the company is entitled to interest
on tne money invested, to get back the capital
invested Watnn reasonable time, and to some COM
pensaton Tor taking the risk Of the business. Any
man OF company going into any business that is not
permanent expects to earn enough to pay back his
investment with interest on the while invested
ana an amount IN addition sufficient to pay for
the chances OF the business, otherwise he would lend
ms money on security or mortgage or buy Govern
xnent or other bonds.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-04-02

Od no sd we nave .r overlooked important
or IN a future newspaper advertisement s " eeeF
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-04-02
>ond Open Letter to the
People Of West Virginia

Q-vou give the total of oil and gas rentals,
royaHz les, drilling COST maintenance etc. paid out IN
West Virginia from 1889 to 1912, inclusive, as
$209, 75o $1,000; WHAT WAS THE TOTAL VALUE
OF TIE OIL AND GAS PRODUCED IN THE
s. ME TERRITORY DURING THE SAME
PERIOD, AND HOW MUCH REMAINS WITHIN
THE STATED -.f
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1914-04-02

space IL Une newspapers OF west virginia. because
this is the hest way to state our views to ali the
people Of the state We able thus to talk over
our affairs with the entire population which we could
do in no other way. By United States mail the
cheapest it could be done would be many times as
expensive even # the address Of every person in the
state could be obtained, which it can't Surely our
way Of doing it is far from extravagant -
\ AS for "subsidizing the press,'' that is cry
as old as journalism and used only by persons whose
idea Of free press is one which prints only their
SIDE OF the story or mentions the other side only in
abuse Since we commenced this advertising we
have noted that the newspapers have opened their
columns freely to a discussion Of all sides of the
question West Virginia newspapers accepting and
printing our advertisements reserve the RIGHT to
make such editorial comment upon them as thew
see it We have asked nothing more than this and
no newspaper has offered more -
But this is question we think the newsnaners
themselves t n can answer better than we Ask them
space to an advertiser
Respectfully yours
The Manufacturers Light & Heat Company,
Alarcn - 19l4' Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16

About $4oo,ooo,ooo of Balti.
more money is invested in the
South, according to the statement
of the Manufacturers Record
contained in an illustrated Bal
timore edition of that publication,
printed as part 2 Of the issue of
September grid. The close rela-
tons of Baltimore with the South
are treated in a comprehensive
and instructive manner, and
many facts given showing how
Baltimore capital has been heav-
lily invested, and it is pointed out
that because of the great devel-
opment of the South in recent
years it became necessary for
Baltimore to greatly enlarge her
facilities for han ding trade and
commerce. To meet the situa-
ton an entirely new Baltimore
is being built, and the city is be-
ing modernized in every respect.
For the first time in the history
Of the world, a city of the first
class is installing a complete
new sewerage and drainage sys-
TEN, with a modern sewerage
disposal plant, and also repaving
every street and alley in the city.
All telephone, lighting and power
wires are being put under
ground, through a municipality
owned conduit system. A great
ly increased water supply has
been provided, and a new filter
ing plant of the most effective
modern type. Harbor improve
ments having in view a minimum
depth of IS feet of water in all
parts of the horbor, upper as
well as lower, are under way.
The railroads are providing
greatly expanded terminal facili-
ties at tidewater since the fire ten
years ago here. and altogether a
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
PROFITABLE PRICES
FOR FARM PRODUCTS

The greatest encouragement
that can be given agriculture is
profitable prices for farm pro-
ducts. Crop destroying insects
have been a stubborn enemy, and
Jupiter Pluvius has played many
pranks on the farmer, but there
is no pestilence like low prices
they will sap the life-blood of an
industry.
1t is one of the most pitiful
sights in twentieth century civil
'liaztion to see farmer after he
has raised a crop sit helplessly
by and watch tie bulls and bears
of Europe and America trample
over it, and yet if the farmer will
only organize and cooperate his
products after the harvest.
The Kentucky farmer needs CO.
operation as badly as diversified
ton.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
A Reliable Tonic.

Many of tie people around here
know a good deal about this
splendid remedy; to those who dc
not, we wish to say that Meritol
Tonic Digestive is the geratest
strength remover, flesh builder
and nerve tonic we have ever
seen. For people in poor health,
weak, run down and played out,
those not as strong and vigorous
as they should be, we recon-
mend this tonic. Price $1.oo.
Mt. Sterling Drug Co.
Sole Agents.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
CHAMP CLARK ON
ILLITERACY

Speaker Champ Clark, who
was was once a school teacher
in Anderson county, Kentucky,
writes the Kentucky Illiteracy'
Commission of his experience ip.
teaching adult illiterates in his
day school in Anderson county.
He taught middle aged men who
had returned from the army and
other adults. Speaker Clark is
one of Kenutcky's distinguished
native sons, and is watching the
illiteracy campaign with great
interest. He sends to Ken
lucky teachers enlisted in this
campaign a message of hearty
sympathy and good cheer.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
ABILITY, NOT QUANTITY
PAYS IN FARMING

No farmer gets rich by the
quantity of production. 1t is the
price he gets for his products and
economy and business judgment
displayed in management that
makes the farmer wealthy.
We cannot pass law that will
increase the price of products or
reduce the cost Of blowing the
land and marketing the crop. We
must depend upon factories and
transportation facilities for mar
keting our products and upon i'm
proved mechanical appliances and
the business ability of the farm
err to reduce the cost of produc-
ton, and to more intelligently
market his products.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
Mt. Sterling a Good Town.

Mt. Sterling is a mighty gooc
town, worthy of the best of ev.
erything. That's why we have
Joined the American Drug and
Press Association and offer to
our people the MeritoI line oil
preparations, made by the Asso-
citation and sold only through its
members. There IS nothing like
these goods, guaranteed in every
way. We want Mt. Sterling
people to have the best there is,
so we offer you this line. Ask
to see Meritol goods.
Mt. Sterling Drug Co.
Local Agents.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16

total of some $4oo,ooo,ooo has
been spent on improvements Of
various municipal, corporate and
individual kinds, in the work Of
making Baltimore's business ia
cilities modern in every respect.
Every business man interested in
municipal improvements and how
they can be handled will fin dthis
issue of as much importance as
the engin eer and contractor.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
To St. Louis and West, via Louis
vile or Cincinnati.

Most excellent connections are
now made from Mt. Sterling via
Louisville or Cincinanti with
Baltimore and Ohio Southwest
ern fast flyers for St. Louis and
West. From Louisville B. & o,
S. w. trains depart at $40 a. m,
9 p. m, and 2:2o a. m. From
Cincinnati 9 a. m, I2 o'clock
noon, o:I5 p. m, and 2:I5 a. m.
Equipment consists of modern
steel coaches, steel sleeping cars
and day trains have a most ex-
cellent Dining Car service. Ask
your local agent for full particu-
lars.
S. T. Seely, T. P. A., Traction
Bldg, Cincinnati, o. (Io-4t)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
OLLIE JAMES INTERESTED

Senator Ollie M. James offers,
through the Kentucky Il'iteracy
Commission, a prize of fifty dol
lars to the teacher who teaches
the best moonlight school this
year, the Illiteracy Commission
to judge it from the results
number enrolled. average attend
ance, illiterates taught and gen
eral interest. This will be a re-
ward and an honor for some
teacher. Let some one in our
county start a moonlight school
and win it.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
Why not attend church?
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
eannot reach the seat of the disease. Ca-O
ana IN order 10 cure II you must take in
ternal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is
takes internally. and acts directly upon
Cne pIood ana mucous surface. Halls
Catarrh Cure is not a uuacx medicine n
was prescribed by one of the best ply
sclans IN this country for years and is
regular prescription. II is composed OF
ne hne pest Ionlcs known, combined with the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combina-
uon OF the two ingredients is what pro-
uuces such wonderful results in curing
E ~ IN, send for testimonials. free.
.; ,ShENEf q CO, Props. Toledo, o.
sold by Druggists. price Tbc
rake HANS Family Pills for constipation.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
'sILo BUILDING
IN KENTUCKY

AA@ nEht YIN Il
The number of silos in Ken.
lucky is increasing rapidly. A
few years ago a silo was some
thing of a curiosity in this part
of the world. Now there are
hundreds of them and the activi-
lty in construction indicates that
in the near future there will be
thousands.
A vigorous silo-building cam
paign is being carried on by the
Kentucky agricultural Expert
ment Station. Both the Federal
and State Departments of Agri-
culture are encouraging the build
ing of silos in every way. The
farmer who wants to build silo
may secure all the necessary
drawings from the Experiment
Station. If he so desires he may
secure forms of building a con-
crete silo at a small rental. Fur
thermore the station will send an
expert to supervise the erection of
the silo.
The officials of the Experiment
Station recommend that silos
should be built of concrete and
the reasons they advance for the
use of this material being that
the concrete silo may be built by
the farmer with his regular help,
using stone and gravel obtainable,
perhaps, on his own farm; that
the concrete silo is the strongest
and most durable and is not sub
ject to decay, that it does not
blow down, that it does not need
painting or repairs, that it is fire
proof, rustproof and verminproof
and that is not unduly expensive:
Most of the concrete silos built in
Kentucky, it is stated, have cost
little more than other kinds and
in many instances they have been
built for considerably less.
Some instances of the cost of
concrete silos are given by the
Experiment Station officials. A
farmer in Harrison county built !
one at total cost of $I23, but
he secured the stone from his
farm and did the work himself
with the assistance of his farm
help. A concrete silo twelve by
thirty-two feet was erected under
the supervision of the Experiment
on a farm near Lebanon
at a total cost of $3.50. Another
silo fourteen by thirty-three cost
$3.50. One sixteen by thirty cost
$500, including foundation, roof
and all materials and labor. An
average of large number of silos
in Kentucky shows
that the cost ranges in the neigh
oorhood of SAYS per ton capacity,
though some have been built at a ,
much smaller cost. {
The uses of the silo is more ,
understood by the Ken
lucky farmers. The livestock in
lustry is much more profitable
hough the use of ensilage and the
in silo construction fore
hadows a material increase in
attic growing.-Courier- Journal. =,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
DO 1T TODAY

You can get the Lexington
Herald including all the news OF
the war; all the markets of
America; all the local news of the
Blue Grass, for only $I.oo from
September I to January I, less
than a cent day. Now is the
time to subscribe for the only
morning paper published in the
Blue Grass.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16

Sawdust and red ink are said
to be the component parts Of
some of the red peper On the mar
ket. Those manufacturers are
worse than the man who fed his
horse shoepegs after fitting him
with green glasses to make him
think the feed was OTIS.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16
HOW TO PRONOUNCE
WAR LOCALITIES

know its Belgium and its Franc,
as never before. The map make
is fascinating the minds of men
| The foundations arc being laiC
for clearer conceptions of foreign
political conditions and topo
| graphical relations.
Pure United States speech halt.
somewhat over place momencla.
ture. Belgian, French, German
and then Dutch names fork the
tongue as says the French prov.
erp. Syllables splutter. AS one
talks of one place, another speaks
of the same place by anoter name
while both are on common
ground without knowing it.
In pronouncing te names OF
towns now on every lip, a few
things are worth knowing and re-
membering. There is no law for
proper names, personal or pub
lie. Usage alone counts. In the
case of Belgian names-a mixture
of French, Belgian, Walloon,
Flemish, then Brabantine or any
other of the numerous diabetes
that make up Flanders of old
it is to be noted that the French
pronunciation prevails.
Do not pronounce final e,
which is mute unless with writ
ten accent; nor final consonant,
unless generally, c, |, or r which
are the consonants in the word
frolic.
Some allowance may be made
toward the German or Holland
frontier for a certain frightening
in pronouncing. But in Belgium
words are ,pronuncing. But in
Belgium words are pronounced in
the French manner. This as
near as possible, eliminates the
"h." The IN" is a nasalized con-
sonent, yet clear and crisp. Pro-
nounce "u" as in duke. Pronounce
q" as "zh."
Practically without exception,
accent the last syllable. Except
in Muelhausen.
Alsace-Al-azs.
Anvers-An-verr.
Angers-An-jay.
Blamont-Bla-mon.
Observation-Disclosures uluhk.
Bruges-Bruj.
Bruxelles-Bru-sel.
DEMONSTRATION.
Diant-Di-mahl.
Givet-Jee-veh.
Hablinville-Ab-lan-vil.
Huy-Wee.
Jodoigne-Jo-dwan.
La Fere-La Fair.
Landen-Lahn-den.
Leige-Lee-ej.
Lille-Lil.
acknowledgment.
Longwy-Lon-wee.
Observation-Disclosures.
Malines-Ma-lin.
Marville-Marvil.
Observation-Disclosures.
Meurthe-et- Moselle - Murt-
eh-Mo-zel.
Meuse-Muhz.
Moncel-Mon-sel.
Morhange-Mor-anj.
Mononvillers - Mo-non-vee-
~.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Namur-Na-muhr.
Nesbaye-Nes-bay.
Rogervillers-Rojay-vee-ay.
Sambre-Sahnbr.
st. Trond-San Iron.
Ste Marie-Aux-Mines - SAINT
Mahree O-Min.
acknowledgement.
Tirelemont-Teerl-mon. :
Tongress-Tongr.
Vise-Veez.
AToenae Nc.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16

At the wedding of the oceans
not a voice was heard in protest.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16

Since the oyster is becoming
less popular in society it has more
opportunities to pass an evening
now and then at home with its
family.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16

The Advocate for Printing.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16

Attend the churches in your
city.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-09-16

The man who jumps at conclu-
sions very often gets stuck.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-07-16
Mrs. Anna Mary Miller;

beloved mother of Mr.. E. L. Miller,
MankatO, MINI, Mr.. G.. j. Miller,
Syracuse, N. Y, Mrs. Conrad Grimm,
Dodgeville, Mrs. w. w. Beers, New
York, passed from this life Friday
afternoon, July 10, 1914, at the home of
her son Edward at Mankato, MINI. );
well prepared with the last rites of the
Catholic church, quiet and peaceful, re-
signed to the will of God whom she
had so faithfully served.
Mrs. Miller was born in Nassau,
Germany, and at the time of her death
was eighty five years and nine months
of age. She was blessed with a won
derful memory and always interested
in the progress of our beautiful world
Her generous participation in works of
charity and for the church could al
ways be relied upon.
Mrs. Miller was united in marriage
at Nassau, Germany, to Mr.. John
Miller sixty four years ago, and came to
America after the birth of their first
son. They were highly respected resi-
dents of this city for many years. Sew
Ell children were born to them, three
dying several years ago. After the
death of her husband eleven years ago,
Mrs. Miller made her home with her
daughter Mrs. Conrad Grimm at
Dodgeville until last October, when she
went to live with her son Edward at
Mankato, Mimi, where despite all
loving care and kindness she passed to
the great beyond. Her remains were
brought here last Sunday afternoon,
and rested at the home of her nephew,
the late William Jeuck Sr.
The funeral took place Tuesday
morning with Requiem high mass at
St. Mary's church, Rev. L. P. O'Reilly
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-07-16

ness visits to Mineral Point some fifteen
and more years ago. During his visit
here this week he expressed his pleasure
at the improved appearance Of the city.
He said that our standard street lights
gives II metropolitan appearance.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Beckerleg re
Gently returned from an extended and
very pleasant trip through the west.
They met many relatives and friends
and saw many interesting sights.
Mrs. Robert f.. Richer and son Ed
mund Of Chicago are visiting at the
home of DR.. w 81. Hales.
Mrs. f. l.. Murray and children
Julian and Jane returned to their home
in Calamine on Tuesday, after visit
with Mrs. Walter Tonkin and with
their father Richard Venning in this
city
Mr.. ard Mrs Irwin Penhallegon ar.
rived here on Tuesday from Chicago, in
their autOm obile.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-07-16
arr-Gerhauser,

The Detroit Saturday Night of recent
date reported the marriage of daugh
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Merton f.. Farr
and niece of William f. Rothe Of this
city. The reporter said: Among the
beautiful brides of this June none were
more charming than Miss Jean Farr.
the bride of Saturday last, whose
wedding took place at $50 O'Clock in
the First Congregational church. Mr.
William Henry Gerhauser, one of
Detroit's handsomest bachelors, was the
groom. After the ceremony "A hand
some reception was held mt the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Merton r. Farr, in Putnam avenue.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-07-16
ENTERED INTO REST
GeorQe +, kuhnhenn

died at his home in Granville, N. Oak.
July 3. He born in Mineral Point
July 20, 1854, and was educated in our
city schools. In 1887 he was united in
marriage to Miss Susan Lillick of the
town Of Kendall. He farmed for some
time in that town, and in 1900 he went
to Minnesota, and in 1906 moved to
Granville, N. OAK, where he resided
until his death. His remains arrived
in this city on Tuesday, on the $40 p.
III. train, and funeral services were
held at four o'clock at the home of his
brother Charles, Rev. r. A. Barnes
officiating, at the home.
The funeral services at the grave, in
Graceland, were conducted by the
Modern Woodmen. He was a member
of the M. e. church and member of the
WoOdmen order. He is survived by
his wife, four sons and three daughters,
also four brothers and three sisters.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-07-16
Levels OF Atlantic and Pacific.

At certain stages OF the tide the lev,
els OF the Atlantic and Pacific oceans
at the isthmus OF Panama differ mate
rally. At Colon the difference between
high and low water is not much more
than twenty-three inches, while at
Panama 1t Is generally thirteen feet
and at times as much as nineteen feet,
The current that would be produced by
this condition of things In sea level
canal would seriously interfere with
navigation. but under the present ar.
rangement OF a locked canal the diff
Guilty is obviated The Suez canal pre-
sented no such difficulty, the difference
in tide level at Port Said and Suez be-
ing OF trihing nature.-New York
American.