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The Newark journal., 1916-04-27
DESHA FARMERS HAVE
FINE CROP OF BERRIES
Association Organized Only a
Year Ago Expects to Ship
$4,000 Worth of Berries

A representative of The
Journal spent a few hours at
IDesha Wednesday and found
the strawberry growers of that
section very optimistic over the
outlook for profitable crop of
berries.
The Desha Berry Growers
Association was organized about
a year ago with about IS men,
bers. Each member planted
from one to two acres of ber-
ries last spring and they will
begin harvesting their first crop
next week.
The outlook is very favor
able for a profitable crop and
it is expected that the crop will
bring the farmers of thatneigh-
borhood at least $4,000 or
$4,000.
A few crates of berries have
already been gathered and
sold on the local market in
Batesville. The berries are of
splendid quality and good fla
Rvor and compare fdvorably with
the best berries grown any
where in Arkansas.
In addition to the berries be-
ing grown at Desha, the Bates
willie Association, organized
about a year ago, expects to
market about $4,000 or $50.
900 worth of berries this sea
son.
Since the people around
IBatesville and Desha have de-
Imonstrated the fact that straw
berries can be successfully and
profitably grown in Independ-
Ience county, it is thought a
more determined effort will be
made to organize an association
at Newark. The farmers here
have for some time manifested
more or less interest in berry
growing, and a movement was
Started about a. year ago among
the farmers north of town to
form an association. Several
meeting We're held and pledges
were secured for about
go or 70 acres, but as the min
lmum acreage was placed at
100 acres, the promoters lost in
terest in the movement and
nothing further was done.
The Journal believes the
time is now ripe for the organi-
cation of a berry growers as
ISOLATION here. If the farmers
will make 4 little personal in
Vestigation of the conditions
and prospects in the berry fields
IN White county and in ourown
county, it is very evident that
they will be favorably impress
Sed. Strawberries will produce
an average of 100 crates per
acre, and many of the more
successful growers often pro-
Iduce $50 crates per acre. The
average price of berries isS1.75
per crate, and it is said that the
Expense averages about rs
cents per crate, leaving the
farmer about 81 per crate, net
for producing the crop. The
cost of producing an acre of
berries it is said, about equals
the cost of producing an acre
of cotton.
In view of the above facts
and the further fact that it is
now being demonstrated that
berries can be successfully
grown in independence county
| it seems that the time is now
here for the farmers around
Newark to take up this matter
and nush II To q c,,nnnnnf..1
The Newark journal., 1916-04-27
RESIDENCE FOR SALE

Good six room frame resi-
dence, with hall, two porches
good we'll of water, smoke
house and barn. Convenient
to business part of town. Will
sell cheap. Newark Real Es-
tate Company.
The Newark journal., 1916-04-27

At the recent primary Baxtre
and Stone counties nominated
county treasurers. Both of the
nominees are named Joe Coop
er, both are lame and both are
school teachers.
The Newark journal., 1916-04-27

Woven wire farm fencing in
all the best styles; also barbed
wire, nails and staples. A fresh
carload just received at the
Newark Lumber Co.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-23

A young college man, Claude Rob-
ertson, post graduate student at the
University of Chicago, sent a big
wooden Y hurting through the air
the other day and it kept its equilib-
rium for 600 feet, returning to the
spot from which it was flung.
This may not seem startling news
on a hot summer day, but the wood
en- Y, or boomerang, may, be the
forerunner of a superdreadnaught
aeroplane that will have greater
speed and stability than any air
craft heretofore invented, for Rob-
ertson believes that his discoveries
can be applied directly to airships.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-23

HoYNE TRAILS AUTO THIEVES
States Atty Hoyne today started
work on q mass of evidence which he
believes will result in the roundup
Of one Of the most powerful gang Of
auto thieves in the country. The evil
dence is said to show that several
''higher-ups" have grown wealthy
from the traffic in stolen cars.
Yesterday Ira Bond, reputed to be
worth 100000, was taken into GUS
.tody at the Hotel Sherman. He was
later freed. Hoyne wanted to ques-
LOn bona on a lew Tmngs pertain
ing to stolen cars. At the same time
John Miller and three men said to
be accomplices were caught in Min
neapolis. Miller was recently indicted
by the grand jury for stealing autos.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-23
SOCIALISTS PLAN CAMPAIGN

SOCIALISTS PLAN CAMPAIGN
New York, Aug. 23.-The Socialist
party plans to carry presidential fight
into practically every home in the
United States, through circulation of
100000 leaflets weekly, Allan L.
Benson, presidential nominee an
nounced today. Benson will open his
campaign in speech at Hagerstown,
Nd, Monday
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-10

thrown out of work by the depression
that followed the enactment Of the
Underwood bill.
. 1t was the war that created an alb
normal demand for articles Of manu-
tacture. for munitions. for army sub
sistence that supplemented the With
drawal of a large amount OF foreign
imports that rolled up the immense
balance OF trade in our favor. II was
the war that stepped in and saved
this country from greater disas lie.
than had come 10 it when capital in
vested in new enterprises had decreas-
ed. over ST00, 100000. Railroad earn
ings declined. iron production de-
creased; steel mills were reduced 10
80 per cent OF capacity; 80 per cent Of
the looms in wooden mills were idle.
In Greater New York the number Of the
unemployed reached half milliop; n
Philadelphia, 100000; in Chicago, AGO.
600; in Cleveland, $1,000. In the whole
country 100000 men were out of
work or employed only part time.
Still the Democratic publicity bureau
recently Haunted in the faces fof the
people a deceptive circular entitled,
Democracy brings era OF uneXampled
prosperity And they are still at it.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-10

people dredging the river for coal
which had fallen overheard While
the ships were unloading at Bue'
nos Aires in past years. II was
worth S2S.0n per ton. In normal
times the freight on coal from
New York 10 Buenos Aires Ths
to % shillings per ton--it is now
100 shillinGs per ton. On oel3ng
and leather the freight from New
York to Buenos Aires had been
$500 per ton, but the last invoice
showed $4,000 per ton, and notice
had been given of a further In
crease of 80 per cent over that.
General merchandise had paid
IS cents per cubic foot-now had
10 pay GU. cents, and notice mad
been given that in ten days the
rate would be sl.30. Drugs had
. 10 pay $50 per cubic foot, plus
30 per cent OF value. A contract
for cast iron pipe. sufficient TO lay
400 miles, had just been let 10 COM
petitive bids. American manurac-
Iurers were the lowest, bidders. t.
o. b.. but Liverpool and London
people got the contract because
they were able 10 fix The freight
rate and at much lower figure
than the American copcern could
arrange.
There are some details which
must be borne in mind. F or in
stance, April here is the beginning
OF Fall in Buenos Aires. Even
though many OF the products we
grow are grown there, lnasmuch
AS theirs are ready for market az
ter our season is over, or vice
versa, We are in position 10 trade
in the same products. The GUS
toms laws. also will doubtless un-
dergo notifications 10 The advan-
tage Of all the countries. For en-
amplel Brazil imposes a duty on
automobiles Of 500 per machine
no matter what its value. We OBJ
served in the streets OF Rio many
fineEFrench and Italian automo-
priced American make. In UruG-
uay, that ambitious and prosper
Gus little Republic, full OF patrio-
tism, intelligence and progress, the
duty on automobiles is per cent
OF the value. There We saw many
American machines.
AMERICAN Cdpllal Is ueFeloplA6
copper and lin mines in Chile,
Peru and Bolivia. The ore or min
eraI from those mines will be
shipped 10 the United States for
refining. In fact, American inter.
ests have secured large holdings
of iron ore on both the East and
West Coasts and they are being
developed. There are the nitratcs
of Chile, also. We want the raw
products of every Latin American
country.-they want our manufac-
tured goods. There would be no
difficulty in finding cargoes in in
crcasing volume both ways-to
and from both coasts. Shipping
facilities insurinc regular and
quick service al reasonable rates,
which would be profitable, would
shift the important routes Of trade
from East and West 10 North and
South.
The commerce is there. Our fin
ancial institutions have taken hold.
The disposition of The people is
TO establish relations with us.
The moving bridge is all that is
required. How will that call be
answered? :.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-10
PLAYING AN OLD GAME.

The activity Of President Wilson's
campaign managers In eXploiung.svery
unimportant irreconcilaole Progress
sive who announces he will support
the Democratic candidate. is obvious,
In spite OF the fact that large pei
centage Of this class were former
Democrats who refused TO vote for
Wilson four years ago. But the i'm
portant feature Of this solicitation OF
the disgruntled element is the reveal
ing Of the truth which everyone
knows. tina, there arp not Democrats
snough in this county to carry ma
tional election. InTsevery campaign
we. become familiar the Demo
cratic candidate who soucits the sup
port Of his Republican acquaintances.
The result aimed at is the detachment
Of enough votes from the Republican
side to secure victory for Demo-
Frat. Generally speaking the men on
The ticket are not enamored Of col
league who thus plays this own hand
ise1fshly, and we doub, If the Demo
cratic candidates for State office, for
Congress and the Senate will take with
great kindness TO Mr.. Wilson's Spe-
cial plea for the Moose support for
himself. But it is instructive 10 note
thus early in the canvass the Presl-
dents conviction that his own party
is not strong enough to re-elect him.
A similar movement has been or
ganized in this State by the managers
of MIR. Cornwellis candidacy, whicl
was first projected by the candidate
himself. The Democrats know they
have no chance Of winning without
!: the alienation of Republican voters,
and to this task they have actively ad-
dressed themselves in attempting 10
Stir up dissension in. the Republican
party. 1t is an ancient game they aie,
aplaying, one that they have INDUCED
jim for the past twenty years. They
will be just as successful this year as
ahey have been in past quadrennium
periods. X.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-10

threatened to tie up and dculoralize
the transportation systems of the coun-
try.
The Intelllgcncer has two much faith
in the good sense and intelligence OF
the railway employees TO believe that
they will assume an unreasonable AZ
titude in the conferences that are 10
take place. 1t further believes that
the railroad managers will be conSid-
crate and conciliatory in their inter
course with the trainmen. The bring
ing together Of employer and employe
in a heart TO heart talk may remove
many misunderstanding that now ex-
ist on both sides. A strike under pres
ent conditions is inconceivablc, and
the country is entitled TO draw a loug
and refreshing breath Of relief.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-10
HOLD BOYS BRIGADE
SHAM BATTLE TODAY
TWENTY AUTOS WILL CONVEY
YOUNGSTERS TO CADlZ, O.,
THIS MORNING
Picnic Dinner Will Be Served BY The
Chautauqua Association-Many
To Attend From Here

The members Of the West Virginia
division of the Boys Brigade will go
10 Cadiz, Ohio. at $50 o'clock This
morning where sham battle will be
fought this afternoon in connection
with the program of the chautauQua
now being held in that place. The
boys will he conveyed 10 the Ohio
city in % automobiles which have
been donated by local owners.
About 125 of tho young brigadiers
will leave from Wheeling and they will
he accompanied by other members of
the organization. from Elm Grove,
Bridgeport and Martins Ferry. \ num-
Der of other people from this vicinity
are also expected 10 attend.
A picnic dinner will be given the
boys by the chautauqua association
and a number of amusemcnts have
been planned for their entertainment
before the battle Major J. X. Hunter
will command the Reds and Major H.
II. Bodley the Blues. General H. E.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-10

Brazil has a population Of a.
100000, and territory larger man
the whole OF continental United
States; a climate varying from
tropic 10 temperate: products, in
Guiding rubber, coffee. cotton, trop:-
ical fruits. in the Northern and
Central portion. and grain. hay
and live stock in the Southcrn.
minerals in her mountains from
finest stones 10 iron ore in uneX-
plorcd quantities. Her exports in
1914 were valued at SOL .469. $50
and hcr. imports al l65,556.95Q.
Argentina has climate varying
from semi-trorical in the North TO
perpetual icG>in the South, and
soil capable Of. supplying every
need OF man and beast. The lusci-
Gus grapes of Mendoza, at the foot
of the Andes, contrast with the
products Of Patagonia: The wheat,
corn, hay and live stock OF the
vast Pampas lands, level, fertile
and readily cultivated, constitute
permanent source Of great and
expanding wealth. Her exports
for 1911 we're valued at S46S.999,-
40 and her imports al S4oS''ll'
966.
We are the largest purchasers
or RraZilS coffee and rubber. We
are the largest purchasers OF Ar
gentine's hides and wool. They
need our coal and cement in enor-
NOUS quantities. | am speaking or
bulk traffic mainly. They need our
manufactured products, like cot
ton goods, machinery, wire and
l. RI
We have never had our share OF
this trade. We have never been
in position to cultivate and devel-
Oh it heretofore. Before the I'M
preCedented catastrophe in En-
rome. the traffic moved eastward.
across the Atlantic. European
capital had invested heavily IN
these countries. There were many
European settlers OF the best type.
with capital and energy, actively
engaged in various enterprises
and in promoting that connection.
Means of communication with Eu-
rome were, quicker. more certain
and efficient than with the United
States. The distance from Buenos
Aires to Falmouth. England, is
about 800 knots. 1t is about the
SAME 1LOllI -hA4 ~ w -'N'
York. Ships made regular sail
incs. covering the former dis
lance in If days. while with some
irregularity. it required a days 10
cover the latter.
Better ships, with better facili-
ties, operated to Europe with n
saving Of ten days Time each voy-
age. and is il any wonder that
trade moved in that direction:
European branch banks were do
ing business all over these coun-
tries while, until the Federal Re-
serve Act was passed, we were
unable 10 establish a branch bank
ing institution. whereby financial
transactions could be eXpeditlous-
~ handled there.
Now, what is the situation? Old
commercial ties have been sever
ed. New connections must be
made. Argentine's wheat is rot
ting in the field because there are
no ships TO carry it. That wheat
. il wanted in Europe at higher
prices than it has known for
wears, hut there are lacking means
of getting it to market, | found
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-10
THE FATAL ADMISSION.

d The action OF the Senate Finance
Committee in amending the revenue
bill deferring' the effective date OF the
protective tariff on coal tar dyestulls
until the close OF the European war,
is a singular vindication Of the great
principle OF protection
coming from Democratic source. War
conditions, the Democratic committee
men held. are acting as a protection
against imports now, and will serve
to encourage manufacture Of dyestuits
las effectively as protective legisla-
hon. That is what the Republicans
have been claiming right along. and
what Democratic defenders OF the I'm
.derwood bill have been denying. This
confession places the administration
in the awkward position OF contradict
ling itself. 1t also refutes the state
nents Of the Secretary Of the Treasury
and that eminent bolsterer Of free
trade, the Secretary Of Commerce,
who have maintained that the war had
nothing 70 do with the revival of bust
ness and industry In this country.
The act and confession Of the Senate
Committee also completely dissipate
the Democratic contention that tho
sprosperity We are enjoying is. vindi-
4ration Of the economic principles shat
shave found exenplifcation in the
starih-for-revenueonly measure. It is
$50 stated in the ST. Louis platform,
The war acts "as effectively as pro-
ttective legislation: is the dictum Of
the Senate Democrats. SO it does,
and therein lies the whole story Of the
war promoted prosperity that has sue
ceeded to the ruinous effects Of the
Underwood bill 1t was the war act
sing as a protective tariff that elimin-
ssated the cheap labor competition of
Europe, restored the home market,
started the mills and factories and
gave employment to the idle who were
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-10
MEDIATION AGREED TO.

The best news of the day is that
which comes from New York, announc-
ing that the railroad officials and rep
resentatives Of the railroad trainme1
had agreed to submit their differences
to the Federal Board of mediation and
Cancellation. The emphasis put upon
the agreement Of the railroad employ
es by President Garretson Of the Order
of Railway Conductors, that the men
we're consenting to mediation, but not
to arbitration, is a distinction that
need not necessarily interfere with a
complete agreement. While the rail
roads took the initiative in the matter
that Is noEise detracts from the merit
Of concession on the part OF those VINO
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-10

OF the cause, and all the other Of
fcers who responded so nobly to the
work.
"My most sincere thanks to ths
churches who donated so literally and
especially those who honored me by
their cordial invitation and listening
to my tale Of woe. There is nothing
I know Of which will help us at this
time OF need than to know that ou7
American friends are thinking Of us
and aiding us to the best OF their abil.
ityit strengthens our bond Of fellow.
ship and asserts to, brotherhood OF
man.
And when light penetrates this
awful darkness that envelopes Syria
and news would be heard OF that re.
gion you will be rewarded BY news
Of the lives you have saved from star
walton"
Warrington, ". Va, Aug. 8, 'l6.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-10

Caldabaugh will act as one Of the
judges.
The following persons have donated
their machines:
Wheeling
T. ]. Davis, ]. C. Caldabaugh, Will
bur Cooey 1.-TWO cars), H. E. Caldar
baugh, D. NJ. Garvin, J. D. Garrin, Ser
geant August. Fredericks.
Elm Grove
II. H. Rodley, DR.. W. D. Gleseler,
Z. N. McCausland. ]. S. Kline.
Martins Ferry
DR.. Parr, F. F. Dixon, DR.. B. o. Will
Jams, Simon Packer.
Bridgeport
Odel Meister, John Scott, Randall
McNicholl, Robert Curtis, John Fies'
ter, Ralph Evans.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-10
MY DOG.

When my dog looks at yer friendly
outer mcllin' pretty eyes.
An he Ways his tail and tries ter lick
yer hand;
Then | don't care wnt yer look like an
| don't care wot yer been,
Yer good enough fer meyer under
stand?
Sometimes a human bcin' judges by yer
An If yer gloves an shoes is new an
whole;
But IL dog. when he looks AT yer. doesn't
notice little things;
\ d"e---a dog he judges by yer soul!
When my dog looks al yer friendly like
he wants TO see yer smile.
An jumps uron yer, lovin, when yer
CALL
Id like yer if yer was alone without A
home r friends.
\ hur.lar-trnmr or anything At all!
Sometimes a human bc!n likes yer sur
fac"--po!iShcd UP
yer Talk or lahl" manners plays their
part;
Bul d dog when nc looks at yer. goes
beneath the top veneer.
a dug---i dog Ii" judges hY Yer heart!
Margaret T.. SanCster. Jr.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-10
IN APPRECIATION

Editor Intelligencer
Sir:-"The greatest. thing soul
ever does Is to see. 'Ruskin.' An earn
est desire TO express gratitude even N
few words to those whose souls saw
our need extended their help and
shouldered the responsibility. The
Syri&n Relief Committee of Wheeling,
whose chairman, the Honorable H. j.,
Kirk, Mayor Of the City Of Wheeling,
gave his precious time and untiring
efforts for the cause: the treasurer,
Rev. c. H. Robinson OF the First Unit
cd Presbyterian church, who spared
not himself and nobly pleaded for the
stricken people: Mr.. H. C. Ogden. who
placed his worthy papers. The Intelli-
gencer and the News, at the service
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-10
A SILENT PERVERSITY.

When the $4,000 bond for the in
stallation of the Smith filtration sys-
tenn was voted down as excessive in
price and of doubtful utility it was
presumed that the citizens were seek
ing a more economical method of Sc
curing pure water. Certainly every
body was anxious for an uncontaminat-
ed supply Of dEnking water. They arc
to-day demanAing.it. Yet when an APP
proYed system at less than one-half
the cost of the Smith system, one that
assures a plentiful supply. of water or
pure quality is put up 10 council it is
turned down by the inexplicable and
unexplained opposition of a few con-
trary minded members Of the First
branch.
This is the sccond TIME the ordn.
ance providing fora bond issue for the
installation Of the we'll system, which
is serving the neighbor towns of Mar
tins Ferry and Moundsville with en-
inent. satisfaction, has failed to pass.
1t strikes The Intelligencer this IS not
only triAing with the public sentimen.
but an exhibition Of a singular uncon-
Germ for the health Of the community.
Wha 1t is the reason for It? The oppo-
nents Of the commendable measure
give none for their negative votes.
SO far, publicly. at least, none Of them
has accorded the people the common
courtesy OF an explanation Of their
attitude. What is back Of this silent
perversity?
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-10
UNCLE WALT: Ripping Rhymes.
A N C. E S T R Y

1 Among my forbears there We're
sprinces and conquerots and kindred
sQuinces. Ny pedigree is fine and
stately; no wonder | admire it great
ly: but no one shares my admiration.
and none will stand M conversation.
when OF my blue blood am boastnS.
I usually get roasting from some
cheap skate who'd think il bother if
asked 10 name his fathers father. Il
started out in life ,obscurely. and |
was educated poorly" remarks the
skate, who's made his riches by deal
: ing in machine-mada bitches; adj
Copyright. 1915. by C
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-10

Tantages. hadn't any: had TO scarp
FOR every penny. My parents couldn't
tsad or figure. and all they left me
:was the rigor which kept me- always
busy Sumping. While YOU from
princes were descending. | upward
from the rut was vending and 0. pa
trician. lot mo tell you. that can buy
you up and soil YOU" Whenever |
would tell tho story of how my IA
thnrs conquered glory. AS rulers.
statesmen. sac"s. fighters. I'm headed
off by some cheap blishters.
orgs Matthew AdamB.)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-10

Take advantage OF low excursion to
Oak Park on B. & o. Sunday, Aug 18th.
Special train leaves at $50 a. m. Fare
from Wheeling $500 See large 3. & o.
Ad. 1900 feet above sea level. Usua
park attractions, good bathing and
boating.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-08-10

The Democratic State PLATFORM Pledges
the narty TO eliminate the party pledge
in the primary election law. the very
essence of fair choice. Take that
away and you kill any effectiveness the
measure may have.