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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-03
RiD6EWAY NOTES

Ridgeway, w. Va. Feb, 2.-lMessrs.
George \. Whitmore Wilson Whit
more. William Roberts ard Henry
NJ. Payne motored TO Shepherdstown
one day last week. and attended the
farmers institute, which was held IN
Shepherd college.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Byrd return
ed to their home near Mount Jack
son on Saturday after spending sew
eral days with the EATERS aunt, Mrs.
Mary Il. Cunningham, who continues
very H.
Workmen are building n dwelling
house on the farm of Mr.. II. II.
Marshall. and as soon as the build
ing is completed it will be occupied
by his son, Mr. Marion Marshall
Mr.. Hunter Collins is ON the sick
list.
Mr.. II r, Smithey spent day re,
Gently in Winchester on business.
The building site for the Ridge
way Methodist parsonage was donat
ed by Mr.. John J. Ridgeway instead
os Mr. c. T. Rldgelgay as erroneous
by announced in The Star. The cor
respondent was misinformed.
Mr.. Maurice Snapp has leased the
Hill farm for this year
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-03
Will PAY VEHICLE
COMPANY $4,000
CONTINUED FROM PAGE oNE)

proximately $4,000 1t is said that
there is no contest over the insur-
ance policies on the building proper.
The ending OF the long and expen-
siye litigation over the insurance will
be a matter OF qualification to the
officials and stockholders of the
Stewart Vehicle Company, and will
mean the disbursement of this money
in settlement of the affairs of the
company
Matter Discussed In Court.
In the Circuit Court this morning
Judge Robert w. Daley, of Romney.
presiding as a special Judge. the suits
were called up, for the purpose of fix
ing a date for starting the hearings.
The receiver was represented by At
torney Malcolm Jackson, Of Charles.
ton. and Attorney 0. Henson, OF
Martinsburg while the defendant
companies were represented by Attor-
ney Allen B. Noll OF this city
Counsel for the plaintiff asked Judge
Daley to call the suits for hearing at
the present term of court. but the
attorney for the insurance companies
demurred to this, and asked for 80
days in which to make preparation.
1t was finally agreed to call the suits
on Tuesday, February 90, this date
being satisfactory to all parties.
There were SO separate cases to be
heard, involving about $4,000. Two
had already been heard-one in this
Circuit Court before Judge DALEY.
which finally found its way into the
Supreme Court of the state and was
decided In favor OF Receiver Downey,
and the other in the Federal Court,
before Judge Dayton. The suit in
the Federal Court here resulted In a
verdict in favor OF the receiver. but
this decision was later reversed by
the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.
at Richmond, where 1t remains pend
Ing an appear W tHc CtiltSu ptetVa
Supreme Court
These suits are all the outgrowth
of the destruction by fire of the plant
of the Stewart Vehicle Company two
or three years ago, and an aggregate
of about 100000 is involved.
Tax Suits Discussed.
The suits of State Tax Commission
er Fred O. Blue against former Sher-
if f. D. Gardner and former Sheriff
f. B. Kettering, which were institut-
ed about two years ago, were called
up by Attorney II. II. Emmert. counsel
| for the tax commissioner, who asked
that the proceedings be fastened.
Col. Stuart W. Walker, counsel for
the defendants, stated that he had
not had sufficient time in which to
prepare an answer to the brief filed
by the plaintiff, and asked for fur
Their time in which to do so. This
was granted by Judge Daley and it
is expected that the case will come
up again at the April term of court
here.
These suits are the outgrowth of
the settlements of the former sher-
+ IFS with the state and county, in
which the state tax commissioner
claims that the officials still owed
about $4,000. The officials claim
that they had settled in full with the
/ Berkeley County Court and that the
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-03
OVERCOME BY GAS.

John Henry Cromer vagrant hail
ing from Gettysburg, went to sleep
near a lime kiln, at Woodboro, Md,
and was overcome by the gas. He
was taken to Montvue hospital and it
is believed that he will recover.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-03
CONCERT ON FEB. rs.

The combined musical clubs OF Get
tysburg College will visit Martinsburg
on the evening OF Feb 26 and give a
concert in the High School Assembly
Hall. This should be a concert worth
ones while.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-03
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE,

Having qualified as administrator
of the estate of James w League, de
ceased, hereby notify all persons
knowing themselves indebted to said
estate to come forward promptly and
make arrangements for settlement
and all persons having claims against
the estate to present them, properly
authenticated for settlement.
A. u. DARBY, Admr.
James w League, Decd.
ltwk 4wk Wed
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-03
NEW r. r. BRIDGE

Mr. W. A. Gard local agent of the
e V r r., has very handsome
picture o, the new bridge that has
been erected in Harrisburg by the
company. This magnificent concrete
structure attracts widespread atten-
ton.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-03
WHAT CHILDREN NEED NOW.

In suite of the best care mothers
can give them this weather brings
sickness to many childnen. Mrs T
Neureuer. Eau Claire WIS writes
"Foley's Honey and Tar cured my boy
Of a severe attack Of Group after 9th
er remedies had failed 1t is won
derful remedy for coughs, colds, Group
and whooping cough 1t stops la
grippe coughs.
Sold everywhere. I'm
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-03
VISITING PARENTS.

Mrs. A. Hoffman who was Miss
Mary Lyle of Frederick, and her two
sons. are visiting at the home of her
parents. Mr. and Mrs. r, B. Lyle, of
West Race street.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-03
VISITED RADIO STATION.

Getting in touch with influential
parties Mr.. Oliver F. Collins and DR..
H. S. Gardner, who were in Washing
ton Wednesday. secured the required
permit and visited the government
radio station at Arlington.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-03


ligaments and muscles. They tell of restfui
comfort, of calm, peaceful nights, SIN ali
sence of those distresscs peculiar - the Pc
Rod of expectancy, relief from morning
sickness, no more Of that apprehension with
which so many young women's minds be-
come burdened. 1t is a splendid help. Get
bottle of Mothers Friend" from your
nearest druggist. ASK your husband to get
it for you. Then write to BradAeld Reg-
ulator Co., 7oS Lamar Bldg, Atlanta, Ca,
for very handsome and instructive book.
1t is filed with suggestive ideas of great
help to all women interested in the subjec.
Of maternity. And best of all are some let
tiers from mothers that are real inspirations.
Write today.
We can go back half century for letters
from women who used "Mother's Friend"
And it was this sort of recommendation that
extended its use until today it is sold in
almost every drug store in the United States.
1t is considered standard remedy and one
of the most efficient helps known. Directions
for using are very easilyzcomplied with and
a. ..-r- .y<.<I
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-03
MEDICAL MEN TO MEET

The Medical Association OF Mar
tinsburg will meet Fl. 'sy night at
the Y. NJ. C. A Those to speak will
include DIR. 4. H. Bitner and Dr.. r.
Nv. Miller.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-03

Messrs. Frank Williams of the Fer
rari fruit store. and r. d. Fisher, of
the National Commercial Co. motcred
today to Swimley, Va
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-03
SOLVES THE PROBLEM

Our Clearance Sale will do it of
the pocketbook AS well as up-to-date
styles at a big reduction.
3 81 FIERY'S SHOE STORE.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-03

the many things which
we read about and
are of immediate in
portance to the expec-
tant mother, is a splen-
did external remedy
called M o tn err s
Friend" This is ap-
piled over the muscles
Of the stomach. II IS
deeply penetrating IN
its influence. Notices
everywhere tell of its
soothing effect, how it
allays pains incident 10
ctrptrhinp Of Coyd-
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-03
WATCHED THE ECLIPSE.

A great many viewed the partial
eclipse of the sun this morning, using
smoked glass for the purpose
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-03

Mr.. Grover stephens, of Pitts
burgh, visited his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Stephens, North Third
street.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-03

For registered Jersey COW making
Is lbs, of butter a week, go to Ship
per's sale, Feb. 10 "
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-03

FOR RENT-Modern improved sew
en- room house, with bath, 12l West
John St. immediate possession
Apply to Name Cunningham, I19
West ohm ST. N-10*
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LOOK HERE.

Correct shoe styles in all feathers
1T a big reduction To make room
for the pretty spring low shoes. See
big ad on page Of this paper.
st FIERY'S SHOE STORE.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-03

Mrs. Harry J. Richards and little
son, o. Baltimore, returned home to
day after visiting Mr.. and Mrs. F. l.
Hodgson. West John street
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-03
roo LATE TO CLASSIFY

Classified ads received after 9
O'Clock will be put under this
heading and properly classified
t0mnr row
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-03

Mrs. Alex Mosier and daughter.
Miss Edith OF East Martin street
are spending tho afternoon in Han
cock
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FOR RENT room brick house, 312
South Queen ST.. all modern improve
ments. f. V. Little. Nil
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A Fine Aid For
mofher-fo-be

we are all greatly indebted TO those
who tell their experiences. And amOnp
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-03

Rev. John S. Douglas, who assist
ed at the funeral yesterday Of the
late Mrs. C. A. Miller, will leave this
evening for his home in Huntington.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-03

Mrs. Ellen Hough and Mrs. Ellen
Taylor. Of Washington county, Md
who visited the latter's daughter
Mrs. Edward Pierce, on Hess avenue
eft today for their homes.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-02-03

Architect c. l.. Harding, of Wash
ngton. is in town.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1916-02-25
CUTTING DOWN COST
Limit Ut Nine thousand Dollnrs For
the Greek Church.

stylian stncs. prominent In the AZ
fairs of the Greek orthodox church
nt Price. went In To Salt Lake city
last Tuesday evening and conferred
the following day with Miles H. Mil
Ter. the architect. as 60 the plans for
the church building that IL to be- ercc-
tod az Price.
The plans as submitted by Architect
Miller rail Tor au expenditure 81 about
twelve thousand dollars. which h n
greater obligation than those afnlia-
ted with the church feel like arsum-
ing u r. the intention to bring the
cost down Co about nine thousand
dollars
The ground for the church has been
provided Tor by subscription among
business men and others az Price aud
b. lust east 81 the home 81 cN-Maynr
Carlos Gundcrsnn. Work iH a. start
On the church cdificc as soon az the
weather viii permit.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1916-02-25
FROM COTTON TO
UINTAH COUNTRY
Denver and Rio Grande Files Rights Of Way
Maps With the Vernal Land Office.
Other Roads Active

Rights of way and maps showing the by
Utah branch of the and Rio
filing the federal land office at Salt Lake City last Saturday.
but the territory through which the proposed line would
the jurisdiction of the land office Verna the filings
forwarded that office The proposed branch
line of the Denver Rio Grande Cotton maps
offered for filing show the rights of between Verna
and Rande No other survey between these points, which
about twenty-five miles apart has been made by any
road seeking into the Uintah Basin.
The route to be taken by the branch after
line will be in northeastery direction From Cotton
the line is almost direct The distance between these
is about fyive miles The follows close to the Du
chesne river and does directly Myon
Duchesne Mdvew Randlett Myton Bench North Myon
Bench Ouray Valley Dry Guch Lake Fork of the towns
surrounded by large agricultural districts The proposed
will be about eighty-fi miles in length
This is the line which surveyed by corps of Denver
and Rio Grande engineers during the fall months for which
claimed there is not grade than cent The road
will through mountainous district Immediately out Of Col
Is estimated nj the operating department offices in Salt
Lake City that of the construction work will high
100000 mile but that the average Of the line from Cotton to
Duchesne will be about $4,000 mile.
While the surveys call for the branch from Cotton Is
orally believed the twelve miles Of track that into Kyune
be utilized part the Cotton Verna ne Trains would be
and Of Cotton the terminal for the Scoed branch and
where there yard facilities round house and plenty of
for engine and other and also where ice stored winter
for company In the early Of the
and Rio Grande and still later Cotton division point There
double track from kyune TO Cotton which would
miles of construction. Or, third track might be
the present main line right of between these two points
to and
Rio Gande TO build that part of the line between Duchesne
Rand the time Of the construction of the road Cotton
TO Duchesne development work has been extensive
there The right Of between those places filed
order TO hold II against any competing line
This is the first filing made by the Denver and Rio Grande
lands for rights of from the western entrance
the Uinah Basin.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1916-02-25
PRICE MEN HAVE BIG
THINGS looming UP"

Rivers Dispatch of the 18th brings the information
that representative United States Smelling company
there few days previously inspecting the mines in the
Temple district belonging X d. Schuer Frank War
rem and his SON. Thomas Keel and Earl West of The
expert week returned TO Salt Lake City Schiller will remain
River and at the prospects until the return of the
Salt Lake City gentleman when company will be formed with
Schiller the Green River The latter will look after
shipments from the property.
The claims located about thry-fve miles from Green
River and eight miles from Lost Springs Assays of "a cent
copper silver have been received There also
potash and uranium There plenty Of in sight stated
and the United States Smelling will furnish 10
the mining started Two already at work getting
and hauling of will start the company is
organized The United States company will buy all the that
be produced. Says the Dispatch:
The Of the claims will probably all here
the work under Roadway and already they looking
houses The camp nicely located having natural tanks
of water at the present time within distance of three hundred
feet and there plenty of big tanks little three miles
from camp"
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1916-02-25
can TALK 10 MINERS FROM
HOMES ~ CITY BN PHONE

The Garfield coal mine o. one of
the most up O. date In the world
saNH the Grand Junction trolol News
of last saturday \ man can sit In
his home now IN Grand Junction and
call up the man with q pick In his
hand. back In the bowels uf Mt Gar
field and order ton of coal, That
II. u he wanted 10. To make long
story shorter, the mine has been wired
Tor telephones ana several have been
installed, The tipplc and the interior
of the mine have telephones and IL
Is possible In ease of accident "a call
up ambulance or doctors.
Bert linyls says h. has made Il
possible Ca cull mp George Smith and
the miners Ia the mine two thousand
feet underground from his office and
that ~ anyone wants any coal mined
in any fancy way Ia call up the miners
ana let them know.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1916-02-25

Local coal companies are complain
Ing about lack cot ears for coal ear
ringr, due a. the use uf many thuus-
ands pi freight ears az seapurts Tor
storage purposes of the undcliyvrrd
frcigh- awaiting DELAYED ocean car
riage, President Nudge uf the ptu-
Yer and Rio Grande was interviewed
al salt Lake city hy some of the coat
men the other day, but an he could
do was a. promise to use every effort
ho could FOR relief
win Harris has been having time
of 10 freighung, says Myton's Free
Press uf last Friday tie went 10
Price by way at Sine Mile and came
back hy way of Helper Tie lett his
hohsled loaded az Ross station In An
telope, and started home 60 get q
wagon. Flight miles above Myton one
OF his hundred and nfty dollar horses
died of collie, Much of the snow has
melted from the road
Smoke Elk Pride Cigar, Tel l62.
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1916-02-25

You know why they whitewash
shade and fruit trees?"
mo, sir"
You know OF what plaster II
made"
No. SIR"
You have driven carpet tacks for
your mother"
NO, sir"
You have turned a grindstone Tor
your father"
mo. sir"
can you drive pig out Of the
garden az the hole In the fence he
came In at?"
II think not sir"
NO said the good old man Jones
Well, you are going 10 be governor
OF our state In about five years, and
there Is no need for you to know any
thlng at all Good morning, Harry.
II always does me good TO meet a
bright boyr"
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1916-02-25
~ to average Wage.

"rhc only class uf worker in the
anthracite industry that makes more
than seven hundred dollars "a year is
the contract miner, representing less
than unr-fuurth ut the total number
employed. The annual earnings for
miners lahurrrs and other Inside men
and outside workers average not more
than six hundred dullars Labor sta
usti,s show "a man cannot support his
family boa dcryucN Tor less than seven
hundred aud ufN dollars.
yet. the anthracite industry is enc
ormoush profitable. The railroads
that own and control IL have paid big
dividends ON heavily vatrred stock
and have laid up huge SURPRISES be-
sides In 1919 the Hvading earned
1857 per cent ON its common stock
after the payment of AN expenses in
Guiding fixed charges and preferred
dividends. The Central of New Jer-
sey paid 26.73 per cent the lehigh
Valley 1890 per cent the Lackawan-
ma 32.Of per cent and the Delaware
and Hudson 1875 per cents This was
la the had year of 1913, before the
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1916-02-25
FINE OLD MAN, THIS.

lie was u boy ~ sixteen. and he had
Just graduated with high honors the
evening before. Everybody had shaken
hands with him ana congratulated
him. ana his father had said that he
was proud a. have such a son. Next
morning the boy was out walking and
his face was No with pride. when old
man jon"r came along ana halted "a
say,
Harry. I'm proud of ynu--yery.
very proud. You are one hoy out of
"a hundred"
Thank you. sir" modestly replied
Harry
Let's see Let's see e' unused
Jones, as he scratched his head.
You know how bricks are made.
don't youf"
no, SIR
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1916-02-25
ELECTRIC LAMPS NOW
sunny.idc Mincr- Equipped with the
Very Latest Lights.

D. s. Thompson. general supcrin-
tand,nt uf the Utah Fuel .umpauy's
properties. was guest at the Tavern
during the week. As means Of
urtherlng the safety of employees at
sunnvsido." said DO. -four hundred
Edison electric safety lamps of the
latest type and approved hy the TINT
tod States bureau ur mines have just
been installed. The arrangement en-
able- employees To- wear electric lamps
IN their caps. allowing freedom of
both hands aud gives increased light
over the type of lamp replaced"
superintendent Thompson states
that all of the properties 6f Utah Fuel
company are working rull time. prac-
tcaliy When not Il is ON account OF
scarcity of railroad ears. Coal is
going boo every direction as is also
coke. aud hc anticipates mo- iut up In
output Tor considerable time to
come. The cold weather all over the
oountr, is mainly responsible Tor the
present prosperous conditions with all
Of the producing mines OF carbon
county
II r. anticipated that the mines at
clear Creek. Winter Quarters. Utah
Mine. Castle Gate and at Somerset.
colo. will be- equipped with these
safety lamps and the ones now In use
discarded
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1916-02-25
i,ca-onS Ior Demand.

This BE- q year ct prosperity Eve
cry year iE year uf prosperity for
the anthracite operators tn" min
rrs are asking only little part uf u
aH their share. They ARE asking H.
not that they may become rich-thcy
have nu hope ct that NJ the demands
are granted they viii Htill be- getting
lrsa than almost everyone who reads
this statement and working harder
aud taking more risks than most uf
Nuu, They would have mighty little
loft after paying their bills. for moy-
inE picture shows or any uf the other
things that make human beings SOME
thins more than beasts ut burden.
AN my people are asking IN q
chance a. live In do,ency and cum-
fort and security, They want enough
Ia huy milk for their babies and "a
give them fair start In lie and Co
Keep themselves out Ut the ppurhuusc
In their old Rgc, They do not want
tu be- always In debit Co IN" butcher
and grocer ana doctor. They don't
want their wives o. 80 about badly
dressed aud oycrworkrd from keep
INK u huuHrfull uf boardrrs"
The Sun. [volume] (Price, Utah) 1915-1932, 1916-02-25
soft Coal MInc-, Too.

After the close uf tho anthracite
similar meeting viii be-
held here Thursday between the min
ers aud operators Ia the soft coat
fields The soft coal men already
have conferred az Mobile, Ala, with
out being able to reach an agreement
The principal point "f difference was
the question uf new wage scale tut
the Western Pennsylvania, ohio, m
diana aud Illinois Fields. Both sides
have expressed their belief that an
nmicable agreement win bee reached.
John y. white. president of the tni-
ted Mine Workers of America ana
who arrived today Tor the conference,
issued a statement In which ne said
In part
THE miners are going into this con-
ference with every confidence that
the operators viii recognize the jus
tice and rrasonahlcncss uf their de-
mands and that satisfactory agree
ment viii he signed