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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-05-13
THE UNITED STATES
WHEAT CROP CUT
Government Experts Estimate the
Yield at 99,2sO0Oo
Bushels.

Almost half billion bushels is
the winter wheat harvest forecast for
thls year by the Department of Agri-
culture in its May report. That is
loo'oO0,O00 bushels less than harvest.
ed last year when a worlds record
crop was gathered in the United Stat
es' but the crop this year is growing
en- a much smaller acreage and the
severe winter caused heavy abodn.
ment of the acreage planted last year.
III all, 4,236,000 acres were abandoned
leaving for harvest $1,000, 900 acres.
which is 7,433,000 acres less than har.
vested last year. The yield from the
growing crop is estimated at 499, $50.
ooo bushels. 1t its report the depart
ment says:
Present conditions of growth are
poorest ia the Central group of states,
where winter killing was most severe,
the conditions ranging for % per cent
below the 10year average condition
at this season in Illinois down to 10
per cent below in Iowa.
THE Atlantic Coast crop is gener-
ally fair to good. The increase over
the condition gfigure of 1873 per cent
last month is due partly to the elm
ination of the abandoned acreage from
consideration in determining the pres
ent condition.
"The Hessian fly, reported as active
IN many sections last fall, is not seem.
ingly so much in evidence, although
reported from scattered localities.
particularly in Central Kansas. Men
ton is made of the presence of the
green bug in North Central Oklaho-
ma, but the parasites of the insect
are present also and it is hoped will
limit the damage it might otherwise
do
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-05-13
CONTRACTOR EYTON
IS ALLOWED lien
Judge Woods in Settling Case Of Lee
M. Bender VS.. w. {. Crawford
Relative to Casino.

In circuit court Tuesday morning in
the cause of Lee M. Bender and 9TH
ers against W. z. Crawford all ex-
ceptions of the defendant were over
ruled, while all exceptions of Contrac-
tor George Keyton were sustained, al
lowing Mr.. Keytons mechanic lien.
The case was in reference to the re-
pairing of the building in West King
street, formerly the Casino.
The report Of the bonded special
commissioner was fled in the case of
Ida M. Chilly VS.. Philip Cunningham.
The demurrer was sustained in the
case Of w. w powney VS.. S. N. Ny
ers, and the plaintiff was given leave
to file an amended bill on or before
May Il.
In the cause of Alice B. Heberlig
VS.. r. Heberlig all of the plaintiffs
exceptions were sustained, and the ex.
ception of Harry Brindle, who claim.
ed that the commissioners should al.
low him Slo4 was overruled.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-05-13
SHAWkEY WRITES
ABOUT THE CLUBS
State Superintendent Shawkey Urges
Boys in their
Work.

In letter written to the boys
agricultural clubs in the state of Wtst
Virginia, State Superintendent NJ. P
Shawkey says
1t is a plasure and an honor to
have the privilege of giving you d
few words of greeting and encourag
ment.
! have since learned tna1 if d TAR
mer desires fruit trees of a certain
shape, and fruit of high quality and
large quantity, his surest way to
secure these is through young or
chard rather than by pruning and
grating the old orchard that had
poor start and poor training. am
equally convinced that the shortest
cut and surest method of making
prosperous, happy farmers in West
Virginia is found in tie proper train
ing of our farm boys and | cOnsido
the club work a very important phase
of that training. 1t pleases me TO
note that the substantial wark has
passed the fad stage, and is now upon
substantial basis. In a true sense
the leaders in this movement may be
considered educators and statesmen.
We need lot of All men in this
Statement with trained hands ANA
heads, courageous kind hearts, and
health to back up good work., ana
we are expecting large crop OF sucn
men from the club boys of the state
In your difficulties / sympathl.t
with you; in your many joys, I re-
joice YOU; in your work, Is hearty
join you. for Il was once barefoot
boy" on the old farm.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-05-13
Average Daily Attendance.

Best ttendance-High school;
best attendance among grammar
schools, High street SCHOOL, best
room in attendance, eighth grade
Hooge street school; school having
least percentage of hardness, High
street school; rooms having no cases
of hardness, 1st classical, End CLASH
cal and scientific, third year, High
school; fourth fifth and sixth grades
Burke street school; third, fourth,
fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades.
John street school; second, fifth,
sixth. seventh and eighth grades.
High street school; sixth, seventh and
eighth grades, Sumner school. Schools
having no cases of corporal punish
ment, Burke, High street and Sumner
schools
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-05-13
MANY CANDIDATES
FILE FOR PRIMARY
TO Be HELD June 6
MANY DEMOCRATS AND REPUB.
LlCANS FILE APPLICATIONS
WITH CIRCUIT CLERK.
VERY FEW OFFICES WILL BE
WITHOUT CONTESTS ON
EITHER TICKET.

All Democratic and Republican of
fce-seekers have now filed applica-
tons at the office of Circuit Clerk l..
Dew. Gerhardt for their name to ap-
pear on the ballot at the primary
to be held in West Virginia June g.
There will be contest for a ma
jorty of the offices. Two candidates
Oh each ticket want to run for pros
ecuting attorney, while three Repub-
licasn and two Democrats would like
to be a candidate for their party for
the nomination of assessor. There is
also scramble among the Republi-
cans for the office of sheriff, while the
offices of justice Of the peace, consta-
BILE, county commissioner and house
of delegates are to be contested by
both Republicans and Democrats.
The following is the list Of candi-
dates:
Democratic.
County commissioner. W. Hol,
Ida and I. ]. Bishop.
Justice of the peace John c.
Wolfe, II. s. Thompsc,l and ]. II.
Lloyd.
County surveyor-W,lliam G. Nor
gan.
Assessor Taylor Il. jefferson and
John W. Dodd.
Prosecuting attorney-W. w. Down
ely and Allen B. Noll.
Sheriff.. D. Gardner and H. S.
Miller.
Constable. L. Broy, r. L. Kend-
rick, James a. Lemen, W. II. Leach.
William H. Wright (Min Creek dis
trict).
House of delegates-John N. Parks
and Harry P. Henshaw.
Board of education (Ardes dtstrict)
James H, Fulk.
Republican.
County commissioners w. Stuck.
ey, |. D. VanMetre ana r. 7. Files.
Justice of the peace-Fred H. Ba.
ker, George w. Feidt, c. H.. Wolfes,
John H. Mcbride (Gerrardstown dis
trict)
County surveyor Georg w, Van.
metre.
Assesor-Carson G. Grove, John H.
Riner ]. William Miller and Harry
L. Snapp.
Prosecuting attorpey-John H. Zir
kle and Harry A. Downs.
SHERIFF.. NJ. Lamar, Kinsey B
CreQue, Jr, and Dr. j. II. Shipper
Constable-W. H. Couchmap and
G. w. Po!sal (Hedgesyille district
House of delegates-G p. Grimsley
c. w. Shipper S. S. Cline. Rev, Char
les Beard and c. c. Westrater.
Board of education-W. p Miller
and F. w. Foltz (Opequon dlstrict) ;
| P. t. Keesecker and Preston Wood
| lHedgesville district.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-05-13
Sumner School Proposition.

There was some talk as to what
course should be pursued regarding
the erection of new colored school.
This had already been decided at a
previous meeting, but nothing definite
had bene done. The matter was dis
cussed and some favored getting an
architect to perfect plans and speci-
fications.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-05-13
RECENT REAL ESTATE
PLACED ON RECORD

The following raGi estate deals
have been recorded IN ths ounLy
clerks Office:
NJ. L. Parsons to Hunter Hutzler
so acres in Gerrardstown district.
Berkeley Real Estate company to
Jacob l.. Monaghan, two lots in Ber-
kelley Place.
]. w. Rose to Z. A. Branon, 100
Acres in Gerrardstowu district.
u. J.. Parsons to Bertha c. Whit.
aeFe.9 three lots in Parsons sub-dfvi-
sion. s9r
a. j. Gano to Luther Boyd, one
acre in Arden district.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-05-13

Secretary Pitzer also submitted the
following salary report; Teachers
salaries for 10th month, $2,9SO JAM
tors salaries, $500 secretaryis salary
second quarter $50; DR.. Bitner's sal
airy for 10th month, $25; institute at
tendance, $39S; ca IS. Sencindiver,
1925, making a total of $S.71925.
Superintendent's Report.
Supt VIM. G. Morton submitted the
following report for the month OF
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-05-13
CANDIDATES FILE
THEIR PAPE:RSFO
STATE PRIMARY
THE NAMES OF THOSE WHO WILL
PARTICIPATE IN BIG EVENT ON
JUNE 6.
~
MORE REPUBLICANS THAN DEM
oCRATS ENROLL AND PAY THE
ENTRANCE FEE.
THREE REPUBLICAN, CANDIDATES
IN THE SECOND DISTRICT Az
TER NOMINATION.


At / o'clock Sunday morning
with several hundred registered let
ters containing the registration Of
candidates for various minor offices
throughout the state to be voted on at
the primary election piled on desks,
the force in the Office Of the secretary
of state gave up the task of asserting
the filings until Monday morning
H. E. Harold, Democrat, who had
filed for secretary of state, withdrew
his name.
Theodore e. Burton, OF Ohio; Viii
lam Grant Webster, Of Chicago and
Edward CalIaghan, of Charleroi, Pa,
are the only persons who have form
ally filed certificates of candidacy for
nomination for president with the
secretary of state of West Virginia.
Burton announces for the Republican
nomination and the other two for the
Democratic nomination.
Scores of candidates have made
formal announcement for county Off
GERS in every county. There are many
candidates ON both tickets for tho
state senate and for membership in
the house of delegates.
The candidates:
Presidential Nominees.
Edward Callaghan, Democrat, Char
leroi. Pa.
William Grant Webster, Republi.
can, Chicago.
Theodore Burton, Republican,
Cleveland
United States Senate.
William F. Hite, Republican. Hunt
ngton.
BENJAMIN L. Rosenbloom, Republi-
can, Wheeling.
William Chiffon, Democrat, Char
lesion.
A, B, White, Republican, Parkers-
burg.
Howard Sutherland Republican
Elkins.
Delegates National Convention.
AT Republican, Elk
ms, Elkins; J. w. Dawson. Char.
lesion; Rev. j. T. Gibbons, Hunting
ton; Rev. E. P. Moon, Charles Town,
Herschel c. Ogden, Wheeling; Henry
D. Hatfield, Eckman.
Democrats-Louis Bennett, Yves
ton; John ]. Coniff, Wheeling; jeff
Newberry, Huntington; John T. Nc.
Graw, Grafton.
District Delegates.
First district-M. A. Chew. Repub-
lean, Leatherwood; A. w. PAUL, DEM
ocrat, WoodsdaIe; Thomas ]. Sher-
rard, Republican, We!lsburg; Robert
T. Cunningham, Republican, Fair
| mont
Second district-H. S. Bennett.
Democrat, Parsons; c. NJ. Seibert,
Democrat, Martinsburg; A. R. Sta'.,
ings. Republican, Parsons; w E
Heskitt, Republican, Piedmont.
Third district-Percy Byrd. Demo
crat, Clarksburg; John d. Sutton
Democrat, Sutton; J. G. Bradley, Re
publican, Dundon; Harry b. Curtin
Republican, Clarksburg.
Fourth district. Mentor Cald
well, Republican, Parkersburg; T. E
Graham, Democrat. Parkersburg
Walter Pendleton, Democrat, Spen
Ger; c. w. Phellis. Republican, Hunt
| ington.
Fifth distr:ct-Jamcs +. Beavers
| Democrat. Matewan: John B. Steven
| son, Democrat, Huntingdon William
| II. Thomas Republican, Bramwell;
| II. $. White, Republican, Matewan.
Sixth district-Philip Konard, Dem
ocrat Kanawha Falls; IS A. Scott
Republican, Harvey; s. b. Avis. Re
publican, Charleston; H. II. Har
/ wood, Democrat, Beekley; Mayfair,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-05-13
DEMOCRATS ELECT MAYOR AND TWO
MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL BY SAFE
o. MAIORITIES ELECTION VERY QUIET

EXCITING RACE FOR THE MAYORALTY RESULTS IN MR.
LETTERS ELECTROMAGNETIC WAS NOT KNOWN UN
TIL FELLER'S FALL GAVE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
A MAJORITY OF 81 WHICH SETTLED ALL DOUBTS AND
MADE HIS ELECTION SURE-MR. MILLER DEMANDS
RECOUNT AND GUARDS ARE PLACED OVER THE BAL
LOT BOXES.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-05-13

which are accepted as being correct,
Percy W. Letter, former city record
er, was Tuesday elected mayor over
c. A. Miller, Republican, by % ma.
jority. Mr.. Letter received 1904 votes,
and his opponent. 1882. The total
vote cast was 1856, while the regis
tration was 3,129. Why the remain
ing 743 voters did not appear at the
polls has not yet been explained
The day was ideal for an election.
The sun shone brightly the entire day,
and both parties strained every nerve
to win. From the time that the polls
opened until they closed the streets
presented a scene of activity-auto-.
mobiles. cabs, and in fact, all kinds
of ,conveyances were pressed into.
service getting the voters to the
polls All realized that the winners
would not have much margin, and that
to win there must be no relaxation
Shortly after the polls closed a.
large crowd gathered at the mayors
office anxiously awaiting the returns.
AS they began to come in it was
quickly seen that the mayoralty race
was extremely close, and perhaps
would require complete count be-.
fore the winner was definitely an
nounced. AS the returns become
known large gains were made for the
Democrats, over Mayor Turner's ma
jority, SOC, two years ago, and it was
only question of how much major
ity for Mr.. Letter, should he win.
Nine precincts gave Mr.. Miller a
majority of 10, with Feller's hall to
hear from It was conceded that Mr.
Letter would carry it by 10 or 20, but
the final report gave him a majority
of 80, and election by %. The success
full candidate remained at home until
the result was known then he came
down, town, and was warmly congrat
ulated not only by his friends but a
large number of Republicans. Mr.
Miller was. near the mayors Office
when the result was announced and
accepted his defeat good naturally.
He also congratulated Mr.. Letter, but
demanded a recount 7. f. Burkhold-
er and A. J. Criswell guarded the bal
lot boxes last night, and today Viii
liam Morgan and C. c. Westrater are
performing a similar duty.
It was stated this morning that the
recount will take place next Monday
night, the work being done by the
city council.
The newly-elected officers will as
sumo their duties Thursday. June s.
Councilman D. n Dunn carried both
precincts in his ward, being elected
by 26 majority.
G. B. Wiltshire, Democrat, made
the greatest race Of the day, defeating
John T. Paulding by 10.
In the Third ward w S. Bert, Re
publican, carried the Market House,
but lost Feller's Hall to L. H. Sta
pies, being returned victor by 10.
Fred Cline. in the Fourth ward, car
ried both precincts, having major
ity of II.
Councilman John w. Wolford was
reelected, carrying bis ward by SO.
Two Years Ago.
The following is the result of two
years ago:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-05-13


Tenth district-Fred L. Fox, Demo
crat, Sutton.
Eleventh Observation-Disclosures A. Sim
sell Republican, Grafton; E. NJ. Ever
Is Democrat, Morgantown.
Twelfth district-Walter b. Crib
Bile, Republican, West Union; Joseph
G. Jackson, Democrat, Jane Lew;
Michele Sangintano, Republican, Hog
wood.
Thirteen district-Goben c. Arm
old, Republican, Buckhannon; b. NJ
Hoover, Democrat, Elkins.
Fourteenth districts. L. Cobun
Republican. Masontown.
Fifteenth district--G. X Kump
Democrat, Romney; DR. A. L. Grubb
Republican, Berkeley Springs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-01-27
Tools
FREE Simple

With each Butler Garage a
complete outfit of special tools
is furnished free. Easily I'M
derstood instructions make the
erection a simple task
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-14
Drastic Measures Necessary to
Control Rabies; Many Now
Taking Treatment

the cats which had nested in the sheep
pens had died. The man who attend
ed these sheep is now taking the pas
teur treatment in Boise.
Five Now Being Treated.
There are five people now taking the
pasteur treatment at the capitol and
80 have been treated since July 8.
California has a record of "a people who
have died in that state of rabies and
Oregon has lost one from the disease.
In Idaho last September one dog bit
seven people. After having bitten two
people the dog was tied up and Ave
other people who misplaced their SYM
pathy so far as to stroke the suffering
animal We're bitten.
DR.. Laubaugh say that there are
many cases that could be cited which
show that there is reason for drastic
control measures against dogs. He
said that he does not wish to be sensa-
tional or to unduly scare the citizens
of Boise. but when people complain OF
having to confine their dogs, they
should know the danger there is to the
dogs and to people. He expressed the
hope that the present dog ordinance
will be strictly complied with without
any more examples having to be made
of the danger OF dogs being unre-
strained. He thinks that either the
children or the dogs should be kept
from the streets and play grounds.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-14
LEGAL NOTICE.

UNITED STATES post office, Boise,
Idaho. Office of custodian, February
IA, 1916. Sealed proposals will be re-
ceived at this building o'clock p. m,
February %, 1916. and then opened, for
furnishing electric current, water, ice,
and miscellaneous supplies. removing
ashes and rubbish. and washing towels
during the fiscal year ending June 80,
1917. Sealed proposals will also be re-
ceived until 2 o'clock p. m, April %,
1916, and then opened, for $50 tons
bituminous coal. The right to reject
any and all bids is reserved by the
Treasury Department P. M. Davis,
Custodian. M. o. F21
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-14
RALLY HELD BY THE
CHRISTIAN ENDEAv0R

Thirty mine young people, represent
ing Christian Endeavor societies in
Boise and surrounding towns, held a
rally Saturday afternoon and evening
and Sunday afternoon, meeting at the
First Presbyterian church. A new
Christian Endeavor district was or
ganized comprising southwestern Idaho.
The meeting was presided over by j.
o. Baum, state president. The follow
ing officers were elected for the new
district: Horatio Miller, Boise, presi-
dent; Miss Jacobson, Roswell vice
president; David Tate, Boise, secre-
tary; Miss Elsie Schmd. Fruitland
treasurer; Rev. G. w. Barnum, Boise.
pastor counselor and Miss Mayes,
Boise, junior superintendent.
Addresses were given by Rev. G. w.
Barnum, Mrs. ]. Q. Hook, Rev. DIR. Bis
sci, Rev. b. w. Rice and Rev. Donald
son. A round table" discussion, pre-
sided over by Mr.. Baum, in which all
representatives participated, proved
very helpful and interesting.
The next meeting will be held the
first week of February of the coming
year. An impressive conservation ser
vice. led by Rev. DIR. Donaldson, closed
the rally.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-14
ITCHING ECZEMA IS A
CONSTANT BLOOD CRY
The Blood Reaches Every Part
of the Body Every Twelve
Seconds.

There are approximately 7o.ooo,eoo
pores in the skin of human body.
These connect with the bloed channels
by means of, little canals. These ca
nails are sometimes filled with poisons
and the skin scales and blisters gets
red and raw and becomes like go much
tissue fire.
Salves do not reach the source of the
trouble To make the blood pure Is the
only scientific method of RELIEF.
s. g. 8. Is the greatest blood puriner
because IL is natural enc. There 10
no mineral of any sort in II. 1t IL pure
ly vegetable
So great Is the fame Of .. 8. q. that
many substitutes trail along In various
sections OF the country. They ALL soon
er or later. die a natural death. s. s. s.
builds up weak and acidy blood, gives
prompt relief to almost every case or
eczema winter letter and other skin
maladies You owe yourself the duty
OF trying a bottle Of s. s. s.. Take ne
substitute. Write for our free book
on skin diseases. CONFIDENTIAL letters
replied to ny our Medical expert. Write
Swift SPECIFIC Co.. Department ~. At
lanta, Ga.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-14
ANOTHER LUMBER
YARD PURCHASED
Gem State Lumber Company
Takes Over Property at
Meridian.
(Staff Correspondence

Meridian, Feb. IA deal was closed
here Friday whereby the Gem State
Lumber company bought of the Boise
Payette Lumber company the lumber
yard formerly owned and operated by
r. H. Taylor, the well known lumber
man who now Is the manager for the
Meridian lumber yard, formerly known
as the Copeland Lumber company but
now is owned by the Boise -Payette
Lumber company. This makes the
tortieth lumber yard owned and oper-
ated by the Gem State Lumber ON
pany. Max Miner has been placed In
charge of the company's Meridian
yard. The deal includes the purchase
of the real estate on which the yard
here is located. The office Is being re-
modelled, painted and tinted by L. C.
Russell & Son.
Will Organize Cattle Association.
There will be an important meeting
held in the First National bank build
ing next Saturday afternoon
o'clock that will be of particular inter
est to the farmers and stockgrowers in
this part of the Boise valley. The pur-
pose of the meeting is to organize q
cattle association for the benefit of the
small farmers and cattlemen of the
valley, and to secure for them govern
ment range that is known to be avail
able in the Owyhees and in some dis
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-14
FAVORS BILL TO GIVE
THE BOYS CHANCE TO
FILE HOMESTFADS
Capital News Special service.)

Capital News Special Service.)
Washington, Feb 14.-The bill to al
low 1S-year- old minors to initiate a
homestead entry upon the public do
main, legislation which has been earn
estly advocated by Congressman Addi-
son T. Smith during the last and pres
ent congress, has been favorably re-
ported to the house of representatives
by the committee on public lands. of
which Mr. Smith is member, and it
is expected that it will become a law
during the present session. If it can be
reached on the union calendar for con-
sideration under the rules. Because of
the objection of several of the eastern
members to the bill it probably cannot
be considered by unanimous consent.
Mr.. Smith argues that the enactment
of this law will result in many young
fnen remaining on the farm, and en-
able them to lead an independent ag-
ricultural life rather than to work for
wages. In supporting the bill he says:
when a young imam reaches the age
of Is he naturally begins TO look into
the future with a view of establishing
a home, and if he is able to initiate
a homestead on the public domain the
probabilities are that many of them
will remain on the farm instead of go
ing to the cities or town to seek en-
ployment. The government gladly ac-
cepts these young men for service in
the army and navy at the age of IS
and why should we not be willing to
extend them the privilege of making a
homestead entry at that age