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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-31

arsenal cost, S4.S1; total contract cost
s9.45; saving by government manu-
facture, S4.64.
/ 31-second combination fuses, total
arsenal cost, $292; total contract cost
1921: saving by government manufac
/ ture, $4.29.
| Total Arsenal Costs Include All Over
head Charges.
The total arsenal costs include 10
per cent to cover administration, de-
probation, insurance and interest on
money invested.
Government Manufacture Benefits
Worl<ingmen.
A striking feature of the compari-
sons of government cost of manufac-
ture as compared to the private con-
tractors prices is that the government
works its employees but hours a day.
while the private contractors work
their men and 10 hours a day, and
in some known instances Il hours a
day and days week. Government
employees also receive higher wages
for the shorter day. Nor is that all.
Uncle Sam pays his men for 10 days
annual leave of absence, for seven
national holidays, and for IS Saturday
afternoons in the summer time, dur
ing which periods he receives no labor
in return; yet the government cost of
manufacture, including an added 10
per cent for depreciation and interest,
is from 20 to so per cent below the
prices of the ammunition ring. These
facts and figures prove beyond sue
cessful contradiction that the ammuni-
ton ring is making extortionate pro
fits out of Uncle Sam.
Field artillery ammunition is not
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-31
George Ty,er.

Nashua, y. H., Oct. 31.-George
Lefty Tyler, the Braves great south
paw, has emulated his boss, George T.
Stallings. and become a member of
the landed gentry. Papers have just
been made out transferring to Tyler
400 acres of land in Nashua, which
he will develop into a stock farm. The
land is largely good grazing land. He
Will raise high-grade cattle and go in
strong for the breeding of the best
dairy COWS.
Tyler is a farmer boy. He will
know how to approach the problems
OF his stock farm. He had plenty of
experience when he was a lad on the
Tyler farm in Derry, n. II. He has
talked the project over with his mates
on the tribal roster and they agree
with him that he is making a very
sensible move. In fact. some of them
would like the opportunity to go in
with Lefty and take q share in the
venture. putting in some Of their own
money and making the proposition a
bigger calibre affair than Tyler will
make it at the start.
But at present it is Tyler's plan to
be the absolute lord of his domain.
He's going to pattern after his boss.
OF course, Tyler can't raise cotton in
New Hampshire. but he says that he's
going TO try to build up a model plant
In this respect Tyler will be taking
Stalling's example, as down Georgia
way they account the Stahlings plan
tation at Haddock pretty near a model
plant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-31
FOSTER

The luncheon given At Mrs. George
workman's residence Wednesday was
well attended
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Reyn-
olds. Tuesday. Oct. -. a daughter.
The box sociable given at the school
district No. 81. Friday night. was a
success in every way. The school
closed Friday for two weeks vaca-
tiO1.
Rev Mr.. Edmundson returned TO his
home at Atwood. ILL.,. Monday having
concluded a three weeks series of
meetings at the Baptist church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-31


side manufacturers, or is the SUPPOSE
ton that 1t can merely an hallucina-
ton in the minds of those demanding
that the profit be taken out of war?
Here are a few typical comparisons
shown in the report of Colonel Mont
gomery that constitute an unanswer-
able argument why the government
should enlarge its arsenals, navy
yards, and shops and manufacture a
larger proportion of its ammunition
and other munitions of war:
3-inch finished shrapnel case, total
arsenal cost. Sl.75; total contract cost.
S3.l5; saving by government manufac.
ture. $1.4O.
3-inch common shrapnel, total ar
senal cost $3.55: total contract cost,
1896; saving by government manufac-
ture. SAL
3.s-inch common shrapnel, total ar
senal cost. 1894; total contract cost.
SlS.O3; saving by government manu-
facture. $1,000
3-inch common steel shell, total ar
senal cost. $2.39; total contract cost.
$o.o2: saving by government manufac-
ture. $3.50.
3.s-inch common steel shell, total
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-31

by any means the only article of war
fare that the government can manu-
facture and is manufacturing at a
great saving TO the government. Any
one in search of arguments against
government ownership or operation
will do we'll to give the various gov
eminent arsenals a wide berth
The government is manufacturing
the service rifles used in the army for
about $11, and has never been able to
purchase them for less than $50.
The government is paying private
manufactures S1,70S for a 3-inch Gals
son, when it is manufa curing the
identical article at the Rock Island
arsenal for S1,0S1, all overhead
charges included.
The government is paying private
s3,26S for 3-inch gun
carriage when it is manufacturing the
same thing at the Rock Island arsenal
for $2,341.
Ball cartridges, caliber 80, for the
regulation service rifles, were made
at the frankfort arsenal in 1912 for
S26.95 per 1000. all overhead charges
included. For the same cartridge the
ring is recovering S3S.04.
When it is considered that the gov
eminent appropriates millions and mil
lions of dollars for ammunition and
supplies of this character annually, it
becomes obvious that the saving that
would result from a policy of COM
plete government manufacture of all
of war would be something
enormous.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-31
PLAYERS CAUSE
OF THE TROUBLE
Decentralization of Organized
Baseball Brought on by
Desertions.
SEEM TO BE MONEY MAD
Big Salaries offered by Feds Prove
Tempting 5ait-Must Make
Peace TO Save Game.

Chicago. Ill. Oct. 31.-Those per
sons who believe baseball can be re-
stored 20 popular favor by the mere
signing OF a peace compact between
organized baseball and the Federal
league have little idea OF the real
situation. according 20 President CIV
ington OF the American association.
who returned yesterday from a 10
days vacation in the south 70 prepare
for the coming meeting OF the Ma
tional association in Omaha next
month.
Cessation OF hostilities may help a
little. because Il will hasten the day
when the real cause OF baseball's i'll
ness can be eradicated. but a continu-
alton OF the war will not do the game
such fncalculable injury as many imag-
me, because Il will only delay the nee
essay operation.
Operation Radical One.
This operation. the American asso-
citation magnates assert. must be a
radical one. nothing less than the am
putauOn Of the clay Feet which ball
players OF today have careIessly dis
closed 20 the public which for years
has regarded them as idols.
Sentiment must be restored 20
baSeball before prosperity Will return
TO the game" said President Chiving-
ton. TT will take a 10: more than
peace 20 do that. The Federal league
Is responsible for present conditions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-31
STALLINGS PICKS AN ALL
AMERICAN BASEBALL TEAM

New York, Oct. 31-George Stall
ings, monologist and manager, picked
an~All-American baseball team at the
Palace theatre yesterday. This is the
lineup:
First base, Schmidt; second base,
Evers; shortstop, Meanwhile; third
base, Red Smith or Deal; outfielders,
Moran, Mann, Whitfield, Connolly and
Gather; catchers, Whaling and Cow
dy; pitchers, Rudolph, Tyler and
James.
az don't see how I can get away from
it." Stallings explained. "The Bos-
ton club beat every record in base
ball when it won four straight from
the Athletics"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-31
REALTY CHANGES

Joseph II. Ellingworth ct al to
Charles and Amanda Halter, lot 8,
block 1s4. East Moline. 81.
Louisa and Maurice Goethals to
Mary Lootens. lot Is. and part lot II.
block Isl. East Moline. 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-31
DAILY RIVER BULLETIN.
River Forecast.

For As hours: A slight falling teu
dency in the Mississippi viii coA'lnsSSA
from below Dubuque 10 Musc3 lhe
j. NJ. SHERIER, Local ForEcastei' Z
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-31
. OF inch or more.

eastward movement of the northwest
ern low and the Rocky mountain high
viii be attended by generally fair
weather in this vicinity tonight and
Sunday, with slightly cooler Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-31
Painful Ones.

Sister Ann-Did yer get any marks
at school terday. Bill? BnI-Yus. but
they're where they don't show.-Lon.
don Sketch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-31
FOR SALE
OHIO ELECTRIC BRoUGHAM

with a double drive, upholstered In
fine morocco leather, overhauiec
and repaInted at the factory. Has
Motz high efficiency tires. Batter
les In excellent condition. Was
never driven but little and is now
lust like new. A rare opportunity
is offered here. See J. v. Thomas.
In care Moline Automobile Co.
Phone, Moline 6f2.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-31
ANDY DAMS OF MONMOUTH
0UTPOINTS AL BAL DWIN

Des Moines. Ia, Oct. 31-Andy Dams.
the fast Monmouth. Ill, boxer. out.
pointed Al Baldwin of Jacksonville
in fast 10-round bout here last night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-31

Any one-a fool or an idiot-can be
exclusive. II comes easy Il takes a
large nature TO be universal. To be in
clusive.-Ralph Waldo Urine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-31

England's jam factories employ 90,
600 women.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-31

All the news all the time.-The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-31
EnactInu Standards.

"I am afraid Bliiiins hasn't a pow
erful sense OF humor."
"Oh, yes, he has. The only trouble
IS that when Bliggins makes joke he
isn't satisfied to get a laugh. He
thinks it's failure IL It doesn't hurt
somebody's feelings" - Washington
Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-31
TAVENNER'S FIGHT FOR THE
PEOPLE.

Continued from Page FourJ
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-12-03
A Dangerous Jump.

Robert M;Allister. young man OF
Flint Hill, Va, had narrow escape from
sudden death yesterday, when he jumped
from fast freight No. 95 on the Norfolk &
Western Railway. With several other
men McAllister was on the train, and il
was his intention TO get off at Shepherds
town, as he wanted to see his brother,
Harry McAlIister, who lives on Sandy
Ridge, a couple Of miles from town.
Near Groves crossing. about mile this
side of Antietam Station, he was told by
the other men that the train would not
stop at ShepherdStown and that he had
better Jump off. He did so, not realizing
how swiftly the train was speeding down
the grade, and he struck the ground with
a iorce that knocked him unconscious.
A. d. Grove, who lives near by, went
TO his assistance, and seeing his condi-
ton. brought him to Shepherdstown in a
vehicle and he was put TO bed al the
| Hotel Rumsey. Dr. L. Meyers gave
him surgical attention, and though the
young man was badly shocked and shaken
up, he escaped without serious injury and
there were no broken bones. His brother
came in and stayed with him last night
and this morning he is reported to be IT
fairly good condition.
And the train stopped at Shepherds
| town after all
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-12-03
Notes of the Churches.

Notes of the Churches.
The union thanksgiving service held
in the Reformed Church last Thursday
morning was attended by an unusually
large congregation. The several minis
ters OF the town participated and an able
sermon appropriate TO the occasion was
preached by Rev. l. d. Woman, OF the
Lutheran Church. A feature OF the music
was solo by VIM B. Snyder. A liberal
collection for the use OF the sick and poor
committee was lifted.
Rev. William Rogers, pastor OF the M.
E. Church, entertained the Official nieln-
bers of the churches in his charge al
very enjoyable dinner at the parsonage
last Saturday. The occasion was one OF
much pleasure to dozen guests and
several ladies OF their families.
Reformed Church-Service Sunday in
Shephercstown at II a. m. Prayer meet
ing Wednesday al 7 p m. Catecheiical
class Saturday afternoon at 3 O'Clock at
the parsonage. AT Kearneysville, ser
vice at 9 a. m. and Sunday school at III.
There will be preaching in the Elk
Branch Church Sunday at L a. m, in
the Union Church at Middleway at p.
m and in the Shenandoah Junction Pres
byterian Church at 100 p. m.
Rev. Charles Moves Tyndell, rector oil
the Hancock Episcopal Church, has ac-
cepted a call 70 become rector OF the
Episcopal Church. of Williamsport, Pa.
There will be services in the Presoy-
terian Church Sunday, if Providence per-
mlts, in Shepherdstown at ll.W a. m,
and Kearneysville at OOp. m.
Episcopal Church-Holy communion
SUNDAY in Trinity Church at ii a. m,
and evening service al O'Clock.
M. E. Church South-Service Sunday
in Shepherdstown al | a. m. and Up. m
and at Marvin al 8 p. m.
Lutheran-Service Sunday at Uvilla a
II a. m and in Shepherdstown at I p. m
ME-. Church-Service at Mt. Wesle,
at IL a. m. and Shepherdstown p. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-12-03
Railroad Changes.

Railroad Changes.
The new schedule OF the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad went into effect last Sum-
day. There are comparatively few
changes in the time of the passenger trains
on the main line in this section. Train
No. IS, a local which left Frederick at
&. 10 a. N, Washington Junction at 100.
and reached Martinsburg at {. 80. has been
taken off entirely. No. 80, the accommo-
dation that left Martinsburg for Baltimore
by way of the old line at II So a. m, is
half hour later, now leaving Martinsburg
at 1925. The other trains are on or near
the old schedule. The people along the
Valley BraLch OF the B. & y. are good
deal worried over the removal OF trains
IS and 20. No. s. was the first train
southwark in the morning over the Valley
Branch, and il not only carried the early
mail, but was exceeding convenient for
good many passengers. No. Oleft VIM
chester at 5 IS a. m. and arrived at Har-
per's Ferry at II. The railroad COM
pany says that the above trains did not
pay, and so they have been removed as
matter of economy. Thewors blow to
the valley folks. however, is the igno-
minious reduction in importance OF their
beloved Shenandoah Special" These
trains ran between Lexington and Balt-
more without change and carried parlor
dining cars. They were only put in COM
mission last spring, and were so conven-
lent and comfortable that travellers on
that division have just been reveling IN
the delights of through trains better than
anything they had ever had before. Now
the east-bound train terminates at Har-
per's Ferry, and passengers will have to
change cars there and wait 4Ominutes Tor
No. 6. The parlor car passengers viii not
have to change, but will wait until No. b
picks it up. They will sometimes gel
weary OF waiting for No. 6.
Leading citizens along the Valley
Branch made strenuous protests against
the changes and delegations from Win
chester and Charles Town went TO Balti-
more TO try TO induce the railroad OFF,
Gals TO change their minds, but there was
nothing doing" The railroad people
said that the changes were made in the
interests of economy, and that trains that
did not pay were being eliminated from
every division.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-12-03
TWO MUL E S.
IA HEAD OF CATTLEl
80 HEAD OF HOGSl

Five mich cows. two heifers. one will be fresh
by day OF sale the her one will be fresh IN April
Balance are young thrifty cattle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-12-03
Destructive Farm Fire.

The large and substantial bank barn on
The farm of Newton W. Myers in the Zoar
neighborhood, between Duffields and
Charles Town, was completely destroy
ed by fire last Thursday evening, together
with most of its contents. The origin oil
the fire is a mystery, and there Is no clue
whatever as to Its cause. Mfr. Myers
and his man had finished feeding The
stock at the barn and left everything snug
for the night at half-past five O'Clock.
At about six o'clock Mr.. Myers saw thai
the barn was afire in the upper part and
ran at once to liberate the live stock. AS
he opened the door OF the stable in the
lower part OF the structure he could see
that the whole place was ablaze, and the
| fire was falling from the floor above and
shooting down the opening. AT the risk
of his life Mr.. Myers managed to cut the
halters of four of the work horses and a
colt, and got them from their stalls just in
time-he himself having his hands and
feet somewhat burned in doing so. II
was impossible by this time to get to the
other animals in the barn. and two horses
and two colts, three milk cows and a
young cow that were in The stables burned
10 death One OF the horses that was
burned was Mr.. Myers's tavorite driving
mare, valuable animal which he priced
very highly. The news was communi-
Gated to the neighbors as quickly as pos
slble, and they speedily gathered to dc
what they could. II was impossible to
enter the barn from the first, and every
thing in il was destroyed, including a
wagon, some implements, and every
piece of harness on the place. There
were also in the barn about ! 100 bushels
OF wheat, Is tons OF hay, 1000 bundles
of fodder and 40 barrels Of corn, all o.
which was burned, besides about fifty tons
of straw that was stacked in the barn.
ward. Embers from the blazing barn
were carried toward the house and il was
set afire twice, but men with buckets
were on the alert and quenched the
flames before they could spread. Flying
sparks were also carried 10 the barn o.
A. F. CARROT, SOME distance to the east
and il required active work to prevent
| another disastrous fire from this source
Fortunately there were men enough &c
guard every point and they saved Mr.
CARROTS property. Mr.. Myers's corn
house and its contents were also saved.
The total loss on the barn and content:
is estimated at about 5000. On thi:
there was an insurance OF $500 witt
Washington, Alexander & Cooke 81 ,5OC
on the barn, 81 500 on IFS contents, anc
$500 on the live stock.
Mr. Myers asks US 10 express his thank:
To- the friends and neighborS who were sc
prompt in coming to do what they couIt
10 save his property and who were Sc
Generous in their offers OF help. He vii
build a new barn as soon as practicable
Ihoughhe hardly expectsto get it up before
next spring The barn that was destroy
| ed was one OF the bestin The county, hav'
| my been builtin the mostsolid and suostan-
tal manner by The late James h. Moore
who formerly owned the farm.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-12-03
Wedding Bells.

Wedding bells.
Mrs. Bertha D. Flanagan and Mr.. A.
A Lamon, both OF this county, were mar
red on Monday last at the Presbyterian
manse at Duifields by Rev. John c. Siler.
The bride was the widow OF John u.
Flanagan and the groom has recently been
manager OF her farms near Bakerton.
Both have many friends in this section
who will extend sincere fluctuations
The wedding was surprise TO the friends
OF the couple, though there have been
suspicious for some weeks that something
might happen. Mr. Lamou was former
ly connected with the Hotel Conner al
Harper's Ferry and the Hotel Evans al
Winchester.
Mr. Morris Wilmington and Miss Naomi
Futney, both OF Shenandoah Junction,
were married at the parsonage OF the First
Baptist Church in Hsgerstown last Satur-
day afternoon by Rev E. K. Thomas.
Mr. C w. Keller, OF Harper's Ferry,
and Mss Maud M. Saavne, OF Hagers-
town, were married in the latter place
last week by Rev A B Staten.
Mr.. Frank q. Butler, well-k"own
Charles Town man and Miss Emily Louise
Oieterich, OF Washington, were married
recently at the home OF the bride by Rev.
n. H. Marsden.
Miss Ruth McKown and Mr.. William
Pnzer, both OF Gerardstown, Berkeley
county, eloped to Hagerstown last Friday,
where they were married.
Miss FIeda @ Myers, ofDutfields, and
Mr. Harry G. Hoover, of Hagerstown,
were married Monday at the former place
~ pay Iohu 4 Siler
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-12-03
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.

Two sows with pigs by their side. one viii hay
pigs by day OF sale. Balance are thrifty youn
shoals
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-12-03
PUBLIC SALE.

The undersigned intending TO discontinue farm,
ing will sell al the J. Will Taylor iarm now owned
by Walter Cation three and One-hali miles south oil
ShepherdStown. near Moler's Cross Roads. on
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-12-03
Commissioners Notice.

To the Creditors Of Mrs. Man ksoler Hess. de-
ceased:
Having before me for settlement the account oil
DT r Knott Executor OF laid deceased, al the
request Of said Executor. you are hereby not'ied
10 present your Claims against the estate Of The sad
Mrs. Mary Moler Hess. deceased, ior adJudlcailon
OF the County Court Of Jefferson County. W. Va,
al nv Office in Shepherds own. IN said county. on
or before the 9th day OF January, 1918 I which time
and place VIII receive proof OF deotS or oemano'
AGAINST the said decedent or her estate.
Given under my hand this 24th OF November
J. s. BRAG0NIER
Commissioner OF Accounts.
Nov II lel4-TW
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-12-03
New Tax Laws.

The new laws providing for the impo-
sition OF taxes 10 make up the deficit
caused by the falling off OF import re-
ceipts, occasioned by the war in Europe,
went into effect on Tuesday. Best es
The taxes on deeds and notes and certifl-
Gates OF different sorts and licenses Tor
various places of amusement. there is
stamp tax on cosmetics, perfumeries. etc
A number Of ShepherdStown dealers tailed
10 provide themselves with the necessary
stamps, which must be affiX d to taxable
articles in stock, and so they were not
able TO sell such goods for few days.
Thetax on perfumery. cosmetics, vaseline'
hair dyes, tooth washes, soaps, flavoring
extracts and similar articles is about one
eighth OF a cent for each five cents ofvalue,
and no package OF these articles can now
be legally sold unless tits properly stamp
ed. Chewing gum is taxed at the rate OF
four cents on the dollars worth. Every
telegraph OF telephone message costing
over Is cents is taxed one cent, and every
bundle shipped by freight or express
must have a one-cent stamp affixed.
Voting proxies are taxed 10 cents each,
and protests Of notes, etc, 3 cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-12-03
VIII You Work For The Red Cross?

VIII You Work For The Red Cross?
MuifleTs, wristers, bands and other
knitted things are needed in large guam
titles by the Red Cross for the work in
Europe. Will you help them? Those
wishing to do so may obtain wool, which
has been donated for the purpose, or may
purchase wool at wholesale prices and
get iuIl directions for making il up by ap-
plying to Miss Rachel Snyder, Mss VIZ
ginia Reinhart or the Misses Potts. Do
nations for the further purchase OF wool
will be gladly received.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-12-03

Just received another ], 600 feet OF new
moulding at Owens & Millers. Have
that picture framed to please YOU
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-12-03

Everything for cake baking at NJ R
Moler's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1914-12-03

Stop that cough with Owens & Miller's
Mentholated Cough Balsam-25c.