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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-08
FOR SHERIFF..

| hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office of Sheriff of Berkeley
county, subject to the action of the
Republican voters at the general pri-
mary election to be held June 8, 1916,
and respectfully solicit the support of
all Republicans Very respectfully,
CHARLES NJ. LAMAR.
3 % I'd.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-08
VIM. w. DOWNEY.

To the voters of Berkeley county
am a candidate for the nomination
for Prosecuting Attorney on the Re.
publican ticket, subject to the action
of the voters at the primaries to be
held on June 9Th, next Your support
and influence is earnestly solicited.
l I'd HARRY A. DOWNS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-08

bill in the plate when It gets to him.
I'll ball him out before this whole ag.
pregation." II is related that Billy
meant what he said.
When the collection was taken that
day two hundred and fifty lve-dollar
bills were found in the plates
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-08
FOB CONGRESS-

To the Voters of the Second Congress
sional District:
! am a candidate for Congress foI
both the short and long term.
I hope to see all voters, but wheth
er | see them or not, | want each and
all to treat this as a special appeal
for their support.
Respectfully.
3 i'd J. w. HARTMAN.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-08
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

Having decided to become a can
didate for the nomination for County
Commissioner on the Republican
ticket, | take this means of soliciting
the support of the people of Berkeley
county at the primaries.
r. T. FILES.
2 20 w SD & Fl I'd.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-08
FOR STATE SENATE.

To the voters of the Fifteenth Sen
atorial district: / am candidate
for the Democratic nomination for
the state senate, subject to the ac-
ton of the voters at the primary cleo
ton to be held June 6. Your support
is respectfully solicited.
A. L. GRUBB, NJ. D.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-08
FOB PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

] hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of Prosecuting At
torney for Berkeley county, subject
to the will of the Republican voters
in the June primaries. Realizing the
Importance and responsibility of this
office, | promise, if it is the will OF
the people to choose me, to perform
the duties of the same diligently, to
the best of my ability and integrity
thereby meriting their trust and con
fldence. | am for fair dealing and
impartial enforcement of the law.
Soliciting your support and in
fluence, | am,
Very sincerely yours,
JOHN II. ZIRKLE.
W. SD. {, HI % I'd.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-08
Political Announcements
FOB CONGRESS.

To the voters Of the Second Com
gressional District of West Virginia:
! hereby announce my candidacy
for the Republican nomination for
Congress TO fill the uneXpired term in
the Gath Congress caused by the
death of Congressman William G
Brown, and also for the regular term.
Your support and influence solicited.
l.. J. FORMAN.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-08
Golden Wedding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Levi, of Clarke
county Va, have issued invitations
for the celebration Of their golden an
niyersary which will be in the form
of reception at their home ON the
evening of Wednesday, April IL.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-08
FOR CONSTABLE.

! hereby announce my candidacy
for the Democratic nomination for the
Office OF Constable in Martinsburg
district, subject to the action of the
voters at the primary election to be
held June 6, 1916. Your support and
influence solicited.
4 I'd. w. II. LEACH.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-08
o 0 0 Q 0 0 0 o 0 0
THE ANNUAL INVENTORY.

Every farmer should take an
annual inventory. At the begin
Q ming Of the year is the logical
time. Instead of guessing at the
profits of the past year, says the
American Farming, see how
much new machinery, what
0 equipment and new buildings
We're added during the year. A
new automobile, wheat drill,
washing machine. tractor, a
waste ana fresh water system,
manure spreader, lime grind
o er-any one or number Of these
o may lave been purchased dur
ing the past year. Not only can
o one estimate and determine the
profits Of the past year, but he
o can also map out what Is needed
o In the future, what implements
. and machinery will be required.
The wise farmer Is thinking al
o ready Of the coming season and
is taking an inventory as one of
the first steps.
0 O o o o 0 0 o o o o 0
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-08
WANTED.

TO take stock 10 pasture at the
Myers Ilerding Place, four miles west
Of Jones Spring in Berkeley county
Stock win be pastured, sailed and
cared for at soc per month. Season
opens between the 10th and 18th OF
May. One-half the charge must he
paid when stock is entered.
3 8 10 Il ]. H. HARRISON.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-08
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

/ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for Justice of the Peace of Martins
burg district subject to the primary
June 6, 1916.
HARRY S. THOMPSON.
2 81 I'd
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-08
w, SD. & H.-3 20 I'd.

Complying with the request of many
of the Democrats of the county OF
berkeley and the city of Martinsburg,
| announce myself candidate for the
nomination for Prosecuting Attorney
for the counuty, subject to the deci-
sion of the Democratic voters at the
primaries to be held June 9th, 1918,
and ask favorable consideration at
that time.
Respectfully,
ALLEN b. N0LL.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-08

/ hereby announce my candidacy
for the Republican nomination for the
Office of county assessor, subject to
the primary to be held on June 6.h.
j. WILLIAM MILLER.
2 Fl w mo.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-08

At the solicitation of a number of
my friends, | hereby announce my
seit candidate for nomination for
the Office of assessor of Berkeley
county, subject to the Democratic
primary to be held June 6, 1916.
JOHN w. DODD.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-08

To the Citizens of Berkeley County;
wish to announce that | will be a
candidate before the primaries held
on June 9th. 1916. for the Democratic
nomination for Prosecuting Attorney
of Berkeley county, and will appreci-
ate the assistance of all who support
mo
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-08

At the solicitation of a number OF
my friends, | hereby announce myself
candidate ON the Democratic ticket
Tor the nomination Of Assessor OF
Berkeley county, and respectfully
solicit your support at the primaries.
2 IL I'd TAYLOR Fl. JEFFERSON.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-08

Hon. George ID. Moore, proseculins
attorney of Jefferson county, is in the
city today.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-08

] hereby announce my candidacy
for the Republican nomination for the
Office Of County Assessor, subject to
the primary to be held on June 6.
Your friendly efforts and vote viii
certainly be appreciated by me.
II. L. SNAPP.
u w SD & II I'd.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-08

hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of assessor Of Ber-
kelley county on the Republican tick
ct, subject to nomination at the state
widep rimaries to be held on June G..
! will appreciate your friendly efforts
and vote,
13 til C. C. GROVE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-08

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Republican nomination
for the Office of assessor of Berkeley
county, subject to the action of the
primaries to be held on June 9Th. In
view of my past record as a lifelong
Republican and my promise to con-
duct clean but determined campaign
for election to the office il nominated.
| solicit your support now and at the
primaries JOHN II. RINER.
WSDH % I'd.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-04-08
FOR ASSESSOR

,
Romney, w Va, March %, 1916.
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3 81 I'd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
ARTICLE v.
Depreciation Of the Mark Exchange.

TO stop their exports 20 Germany.
Their exports TO Germany are on a
very large scale. They ought to be
paid for in goods Owing to the state
Of war, this is no easy affair; not on
account of the Allied blockade. but on
account of the huge demands the war
makes on German industries. A good
deal OF trading is done by way Of
Compensation; a certain quantity OF
German goods is bartered, so TO speak,
against certain quantities OF neutral
goods. 3D. But Germany mas not
always the necessary amount Of goods
for such transactions. She has to look
after her allies and the Balkan people
first. She cannot export goods, likely
TO be reexported, which might be Of
use to the enemy. Notwithstanding all
efforts, Germany's trade balance with
her neighbors is not favorable. She
has excess imports to pay for; she
cannot settle them in gold, for she is
not a gold producing country and does
not want TO part with ner gold stock,
especially when il might reach the
enemy. Gold has been exported from
time to time, but only in cases where
II could be earmarked
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
EIGHT.HOUR LAW
TO BE DISCUSSED
Railroad Heads to Gather in
This City Next Week.

The first formal discussion OF the
eight-hour law since its enactment by
Congress will take place in this city
next week at meeting of the Rail-
way Executives Committee, OF which
Frank Trumbull is chairman. II is
probable that the conference will be
held in the rooms of the Bankers
Club. on the top floor % the Equitable
Building, at 100 Broadway.
Several prominent Western railroad
men are already in the East 10 attend
the meeting. which may have results
Cf far reaching Importance. f. P.
Ripley. president of the Atchison. To-
peka & Sante Fe. who has already
come out in vigorous opposition TO the
measure. is now taking a short vaca-
ton at Lake Mahonk, hut will be on
hand when the meeting begins.
The presidents of the railroads east
Of Chicago held their regular monthly
luncheon at the Bankers Club yester-
day. II was understood that the eight
hour law was informally discussed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
Newfoundland's Copper Deposits.

Newfoundland is rich in copper ores.
Tho percentage of metallic copper con-
tanned in the ores varies considerably,
running from 4 to 30 per cent. OF late
years but little has been done in cop
per mining. and not until after the out
break Of the war was there much in
terest manifested. The total produc-
ton Of this ore during 1915 amounted
to about $4,000 tons. of which 1880
tons. worth $751;, 1872. went to the Unit
ed States and the balance to England
as against about 1000 tons, valued at
$4,000. all Of which went TO the United
States during lsl&.-Commeree Re-
p.rt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
BRITISH STOCKS
STILL DEPRESSED
Compromise Hoped For
to Settle Threatened
Railway Strike.
BY FRANCIS W. HIRST.



London, Sept. l5.-During the last
few days the stock market has been
dull and depressed. 1t is now hoped
that the threatened strike of the
railway men will be settled by COM
promise, but another rise in railway
wages will create difficulties after
the war when the prices fall.
Shareholders already have been
hard hit, and the quadrupled income
tax has made them decidedly ner-
vous, for in this country low wages
are too frequently associated with
good dividends.
After NJ. Ribot's statement about
the gold pool of the Allies yester-
days bank return. which showed an
other small decline in the gold re-
serve, was rather disappointing.
Exchanges are moving irregularly.
Swiss money has risen to a premium
of half franc on a sovereign, while
the gold value Of the ruble has
slipped back.
Industrially the most serious feat
ure of the situation is the scarcity
of cotton, which threatens The
Lancashire mills within short time,
although orders are plentiful.
The weakness Of gilt edged secu-
rites marks another outburst of pes
simism regarding the duration of the
war. Values are changing curiously.
Large country homes, involving \
big upkeep, are now practically I'M
salable. Instead, small houses are
in demand, because since the begin
ming of the war the building trade
has been much restricted by lack of
labor and the high cost of materials.
On the other hand, agricultural
land is fetching good prices every
where, owing to the exorbitant price
of all agricultural products. In many
places farms with small holdings
are being bought by the tenants.
The blockade problems and the
diplomatic difficulties arising from
these are exciting much attention,
chiefly as they concern Holland and
Scandinavia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16

tween the United States and Ger
many to nominal proportions. I'm
ports from Germany never quite
ceased, owing TO the release by the
British from time TO time Of goods
arrested in transit or stored in neu-
trail countries, possession of which
was urgently demanded by the State
Department on behalf Of the Ameri-
can importers. But exports from
this country to Germany had practi-
cally ceased. During the first SIX
months of 1916 they had amounted
to only S64,412. But in the seventh
month, which was July, they amount
ed to S1,O53,821. There is no specific
explanation of this change. The
guess is that it is the statistical re-
Election Of the romantic voyage of
the Deutschland. She conveyed
goods direct from this country to
Germany. The amount has never
been disclosed, but wireless reports
from Berlin subsequently received
here told Of a boom in the rubber
tire industry on the arrival Of the
Deutschland with her American
cargo. So there was a good deal of
rubber in il. There was perhaps
also a considerable quantity Of cop
per. Exports, if any, destined for
Germany through neutral countries,
such as Holland or Sweden, would
be reported as exports to those coun-
tries and not to Germany. 1t was
undoubtedly the Deutschland that
caused our exports to the beleag-
uered Teutons to rise a million dol
lars in one month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
INDEPENDENTS
FORCE OIL RISE
Former Subsidiaries of the
Trust Compete in Kan
sas-OkIahOma Field.
Pittsburgh. September IS.

fittSObTgN, CcpJeHtOcF D.
A radical change in conditions in the
mid-continent oil field has taken place
within the last few days, according 20
local oil men who are either directly
interested or who keep in touch with
affairs in that section. About a month
ago the Prairie Oil and Gas Company
announced that il would not accept
new production in the Oklahoma-Kan-
sas field in excess of 30 per cent, the
object being to discourage new drill
ing operations, except such as were
necessary for the protection Of side
lines. This policy followed the steady
decline in price of crude oil to go
cents, which, apparently, had little ef-
feet on field operations.
Independent refners are to-day pay
ing a premium Of 90 cents barrel for
Gushing Oil, and the Prairie, it is said,
will be compelled to meet this com
petition if it desires to get the oil and
maintain a commanding position IN
that field The latter has been men
aced by the expansion of such com
panies as the Sinclair, the Cosden and
others.
Interest in the situation has been
increased by the action Of the Ohio
Oil Company last week in purchasing
certain producing properties Of Bene-
DUN g. Trees, Of Pittsburgh. The
price paid is reported at s3,25o,0O0
This deal involved an innovation for
the Ohio Oil Company, it being the
first time that company has entered
the mid-Western field. 1t virtually
means that two Of the old Standard
Oil group-the Prairie Oil and Gas
and the Ohio Oil-will be active com
petitors in the Kansas Oklahoma field.
Commenting upon this. a Pittsburgh
oil man expressed the Onion that
there is now more real competition
between the former subsidiaries than
at any time since the disintegration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
EWFRENCHL0A|
TO BE TAX Fret
Will Draw ) Per Cent an
Bear Privileges Of
1915 Rente.
BY YVES GUY0T.
Minister Of Public Works ~
"L'Agence Economique ct finsneiw I

Ex-Mlnlster or fuDlc NofhS'
"L'Agence Economique ct finsneir'
Paris, Sept. 1.-THE new |"
adopted by the French govern
to-day will be at per cent sn' :
empt from taxes, being ide'a'
with the "rente perpetuelle ~
in 1915 and enjoying the same p
leges. Beginning with January u
the loan can be paid in totaliH
in instruments.
The rate. date Of issue arc
other conditions will be fixed /" :
cree Immediately after the VIZ
Parliament. The Minister, spe''D
in favor of the loan, recalled ms"
cess of its predecessor, when ."
remained quoted above the pr"
which it was issued, being no"
three points higher.
1t is feared that crops WI
smaller this year than formerly
cause of the lack of farmhano' !,
were not replaced before the W.
machines. These are now eHp'.
expensive. and many Amerie@
chimes which are catalogued @
be procured. The customs adD
tration estimates that there na
a 81 per cent increase in the pr. !.
importation and a 80 per &C..
crease in the price Of expor'ao''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
SEEKS HARMONY IN
MERCHANTS BANK
Syndicate Says 1t Has Over 40
Per Cent of Stock.

George c. Warner, a lawyer OF ~
Broadway, who heads a syndicate that
is soliciting proxies for stock Of the
Merchants National Bank, with the in
tention of bringing about some changes
in the present executive staff, stated
to The Tribune yesterday that over 40
per cent Of the stock had been lodged
with the interests he represents.
Mr.. Warner deprecated the reports
that q change in the control Of the
bank was sought He said that he had
suggested the name OF Edward Hol-
brook, head OF the Gorham Manu-
featuring Company, for the presidency
of the Merchants National, but ad-
mitted that this had been done with
out Mr. Holbrook's authorization. He
added:
"The interests I represent in the
Merchants National felt that Mr.. Hol-
brook was the logical man TO bring
about harmony in the banks affairs.
In view Of the large amount of stock
deposited with US it is evident that
there are large number OF stockhold
ers who favor a change from the pres
ent conditions. Accordingly the name
Of Mr.. Holbrook was suggested, NJ he
was agreeable to US, and We thought
that as president Of the Merchants Ma
tionsl he would also be acceptable TO
the directors friendly to the present
management. What the stockholders
whom | represent want is a more ag-
gressive management"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16

After weeks Of slack business bond
dealers report more activity and a
broadening inquiry. This applies
principally to business cover the
counter" as it is called, rather than
to that on the Stock Exchange, al
though the volume Of business there,
too, has expanded. 1t is thought
something more than a coincidence
that the improvement in the general
investment market should occur 81
multaneously with unofficial, though
none the less authoritative, reports
that syndicate selling of British-held
American bonds has ceased. This
is not taken to mean that the sup
ply of such securities has come to an
end, but rather that financial Lon.
don had come to the conclusion that
the American investment market
would improve if relieved of the
weight of foreign liquidation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16

The above rates express the cost OF
foreign money in terms Of the Ameri-
can dollar You buy an English pound
sterling for S4.754; the intrinsic par
ity is s4.S65s per pound. Thus, you
say either that pounds are at dis
count or that dollars are at premium,
which is owing to the fact that IN Eng
land the demand for dollars with
which TO settle accounts in this coun-
try is greater than the demand in this
country for pounds with which to
settle accounts in England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
News TINT the British governmer

News that the British government
has laid further restrictions upon
neutral trade in order TO prevent
goods Of any origin entering Hol-
land. Sweden, Denmark or Norway
which might find their way into Ger
many, is strangely coincident with
the appearance Of foreign trade fig
ures from the Department Of Com
merce showing a sudden rise in
American exports % Germany. The
British blockade reduced trade be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16
FINANCIAL MEETINGS.
CHICAGO. SAINT PAUL, MINyE,Pol
AND OMAHA RAILWAY Co

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
The Annual Meeting Of the socsAss..,
o. the Chicago. Saint Paul. Nn,.,p,i,
and Omaha Railway Company VII b -
al the office of the company. In II. ,,,y :,
Hudson, Wisconsin. on Friday. October .
1915. at nine O clock A. NJ, Tor n. ,.sc,,v
OF directors and the transaction o. uc
meeting.
Transfer books will be closed on Ne.
day. September Is. 1915, a. h. close :
business on that day, and will be rscp,,.
on Saturday, october u, 1919
Dated, September !, 1916.
JAMES T. CLARK. Prsst..,
John u. CALDWELL, Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-16

The present stock market is one
that appeals TO the buyer through
his eyes, rather than through his
cars; to his emotions, rather than to
his understanding. The public is
pursuing prices upward, not because
il has new OF special notions OF
value in securities, but because quo
tations rise. For ten days past
there has been very heavy selling IN
Wall Street by holders Of stocks
who could afford TO sell them, or
who were unable longer 10 resist
their profits; but the buying power
Of the public is enormous. There
arc instances Of Wall Street houses
having reduced their loans this week.
This is owing to the fact that Chi
cago. Philadelphia, Boston, Pitts
burgh and other outside cities have
been taking the stocks sold by Wall
Street holders. With the stocks go
also the loans. Credit is very album
dant everywhere, and the ability of
brokers out Of town to carry stocks
on margin for their clients is APP
parently inexhaustible. The sellers
in Wall Street. have been amazed.
Some Of them have begun to doubt
their own wisdom as against that Of
the public. which last year also
bought heavily what Wall Street was
willing TO sell, and made a great deal
Of money by doing so. Wall Street
sold Steel common heavily on the
rise to 70. The public bought IT.
Now the stock is over par. Inside
holders Of copper shares sold heav-
ilv al much lower prices, and the
public bought. The problem for the
seller even at these prices is rather
complex. He gets an enormous
profit. it is true; he has the money
and the people have the stocks. But
MndL SNdl ne 10 VIII IhS hOHNS
Money is falling and stocks are ris-
ing. Generally the seller is tempted
either 70 buy again or to find some
thing that has not gone up so much
as the stuff he sold, and buy that.
Thus there is a continual shifting
Of active speculative capital. Those
who are hardened by long expert
ence are the most distrustful. They
sell their stocks and say at the
anne time that prices will 20 higher.
Why do they sell? Because they are
resolved not 70 be caught at the top.
They will not be the last TO get out.
So they get out and get in again.
There is very little short interest,
except what may be called mental
hort interest on the part Of those
who have sold their. securities too
soon, have seen them go up much
more, and are as unwilling 70 sell
them for a fall as 70 buy them back
AZ the higher prices.