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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-01-06
The New Year.

With what feelings Of anticipa-
ton and even awe we approached
New Year when younger Some
how, we expected things to be 80
different after that date. We felt
sure that the iovous and charitable
spirit Of the Christmas season, and
the good resolutions which everyone
made for the new year would bring
4 noticeable change; that in the
New Year life would be so much
easier, mistakes fewer and and every
one happier and and more kindly.
But experience has tempered our
ahtio;pations. We still believe in
all these things, but have lost some
of the impetuosity of youth, a quail |
ity that magnifes expectations. We
have learned ~ all do sooner or la
ter, that the upward climb OF the
race is slow~-exceedingly slow
but nevertheless, upward. They
who do not learn this lesson become
pessimista. Their expectations have
been geaged by the child's story Of
1870 Bean Stalk, and would |
aienmentA az the
a. rapid 49,
learn well the Iessok taught
K Great Teacher, First the
blade, then the ear; after that, the
fnll corn in the ear" May each
one experience the kind wishes for
the New Year. keen the resolutions
made, and lend TO the common ef-
i fort his strength towards making
1916 the best year humanity has
ever seen. Pennsylvania Farmer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05
HON. ALBERT 3. WHITE.

Former Governor Albert White, of
Parkersburg, in this issue of the Her
aid makes an appeal to the Republi-
can voters Of Berkeley county. Mr..
White needs no introduction to the
people of the Eastern Panhandle.
Since locating in West Virginia he
has been an active figure in the
States affairs. politically and in a
business way. Engaging in the news
paper business in Pankersburg he nat
urally became interested in politics,
and was appointed United States Col
lector OF Internal Revenue.
When the Democrats came into pow
er March 4, 1898. he Surrendered the
office for period Of four years, and
again took charge, leaving it January,
1901, to assume his duties as Cover
nor to which he was elected in 1900.
1t was during his term that our tax
laws were revised, aud through that
act great deal Of invisible property
was brought to light and made con.
tribute its share toward defraying the
expenses Of the state government.
In looking over the records it is
learned that Mr. White was elected
governor by the largest majority ever
given Republican candidate. That
was in 1900 when he defeated Hon
John II. Holt. Of Huntington. a rec
ogmzed leader of the Democratic par
ty.
II is but natural that Goevrnoi
White should seek the high office
He has been frequently spoken of y
connection with It, but preferred tc
devote his time and energies to pri
vate business, in which he has beer
eminently successful A careful oh
server OF affairs, a broad student o.
governmental questions. man Of
mature judgment trained by years o.
experience Governor Whites candi
dacy should appeal strongly to the
Republican piarty He aias never
been shirker- He was never negli
gent Of any duty. and when called
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05
The LEAvEN WORKING

When SO substantial an old matter
Of fact salt as Vice Admiral Beatty Of
the British navy declares that relig-
ion must first conquer England be-
fore England can conquer her enc
mics. it gives the far-distant neutrals
some idea of the deep feelings which
are animating the men who are di-
recling the war.
Admiral Beatty commanded the
British squadron which defeated the
Cer1ans in about the only naval bat
tie the North Sea has witnessed in
this war. He is bronzed and battered
and likely 70 take materialistic view
OF life, but heed his words
Surely Almighty God does not in.
tend this war to be just hideous
fraeas or blood-drunken orgy. There
must be a purpose in it; improvement
must come out Of it.
III what direction? France has al
ready shown us the way and has risen
our Of her ruined cities with reyiv
al 81 religion that is wonderful. Rus
sia has been welded into whole ant
religion plays great part. England
still remains 70 be taken out OF til,
stupor Of rehabilitation and compla
eency into which her aonrishing con
dition has stepped her. Until she car
pc stirred out Of this condition. unit
q religious revival takes place, just 81
long a. will the war continue
When she can look on the future
with humber eyes and a prayer on hel
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05
ALL GOOD MEN.

The Republican party is to be con
graduated this year upon the high
character of the candidates who have
announced themselves for the various
Offices. While the party has always
named excellent men, it appears this
year that the list would be difficult
to improve upon.
With such men as Governor Al
bert B. White, Hon w. f. EIite,
Judge Ira E. Robinson, Attorney Gen
eral A. A. Lilly, State Auditor John
S. Darst, State Treasurer E. l.. Long,
Commissioner of Agriculture Howard
E. Williams, Hon. Ben s. Stathers.
Hon. E. t. England, Hon. Houston G..
Young and Hon. Charles w. Henning
no fear need be entertained by any
member of the party. All are men
of high standing, unimpeachable char
acter, strict honor and integrity. They
have proved their worth to the peo-
pie on many occasions, and those who
are successful will again demonstrate
that no mistakes were made.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05
WHY WILSON URGES PREPAREDNESS.

tFrom the Presidents Milwaukee Monday
i feel that charged with double duty of the ut
most difficulty In the first place. know that YOU are de-
pending upon me to keep this nation out of So
have done And pledge you my that God helping
me- WILL if it is possible
But you have laid another duty upon You hidden
see that nothing stains mpairs the the United
states And that thing not within control That depends
on what others do not what the Government the United
states does and therefore there may any moment time
when cannot both the the peace of the Unit
ed States.
do not exact Of impossible and contradictory thing
but stand ready and insist that everybody represents YOU
should stand ready, to provide the maintaining the
honor Of the United States"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05
INTERESTING COMMENT.

One of the most interesting com
ments on the nomination of Louis ID.
Brandeis to the Supreme Court comes
from ex-President Mellen, of the New
York, New Haven & Hartford Rail
road who probably has more person
al reasons for disliEing the Boston
lawyer that any other man in the
United States. He praised the nomi-
nation as most excellent one an
opinion which is rapidly gaining
ground.
There seems TO be much in common
between Mr.. Brandeis and Justice
Hughes. OF the Supreme Court. Both
came prominently before the public
eye as Investigators Charles T..
Hughes was an unknown attorney
when his great opportunity came as
counsel for a legislative committee
Investigating the big insurance com.
panies of New York. The reputation
thus gained led to his nomination for
Governor and ultimately to his ap-
pointment to the Supreme Court.
Mr. Brandeis has never sought POI
litical Office, and In the last few years
has devoted himself largely TO promot-
ing the Zionist movement in this
country. There can be no doubt that
be would bring to the Supreme Court
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05

lips, then we can begin to count the
days toward the end"
Scoffers at religion will probably
explain the navy officers declaration
on the ground that men of the sea are
a superstitious lot and are always
casting about for some sign or token
with which they seek to penetrate
the future and it is a fact probably
that except the daily almanac readers
there is no class which yields so read
lily to portents as the men Of the sea.
But this will not explain the Admiral
Beatty prophecy. It is far away and
beyond that
The war in Europe has produced a
new mental attitude over there and
indeed over here. Destiny, eternity,
the future, dealt, all take on new
meaning. Soldiers grow calloGs to
death, of course, but not until there
has been spiritual awakening or re-
awakening. Europe is thinking OF
things it deemed passed two years
ago. The spiritual regeneration OF
France, the gay and frivolous, is one
Of the brilliant triumphs of the war.
England seems to lag. Who can deny
the accuracy of the Vice Admirals
diagnosis of the cause?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05

always responded and gave his party
his very best
As this will undoubtedly be a Re-
publican year. it is incumbent upon
the Republican party to make no
mistakes. This is not time for fac
tional fighting, but for every Repub-
lican to stand firmly in the ranks and
help redeem the country from Demo
cratic rule. West Virginia will be in
line, and Governor White will be
found, whether successful or not 40
ing all he can to bring victory.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05
Editorial Huntington Herad-Dispatch, January ls)


Naturally Htes candidacy for United States senator
interesting in this office the special marks of favor
with which has been received gratifying and
Here it than political adventure and its
partisan significance is lost sight Of in the keen personal soctude
the To those who Mr. He his business
associates and close friends know him. discussion of the
ves behind his candidacy would be superous His brief state
men issued the yesterday summarizes all that influenced
his deson desire the Of leading Republicans
upon who harmonic the party for the contest of
autumn and firm conviction his mind that he is that
man.
Mr. Hte once convinced that it duty to become
candidate became convinced that it his duty
take to win the nomination. If this be done upon the
high honorable plant which has characterized his
business he will win If he fails after making
fort he will have lost nothing in the esteem of his friends He
entered the contest for the sake of bringing harmony at
day when harmony will be absolutely essential to party
and this principle he will keep sadasty in the
develops His associates here know that he starts the wholly
devoid Of malice and that many months prior the
men of his candidacy and time when the thought of becom
candidate had entered his mind he had
advocated well defined plans for the complete rehabilitation of the
Republican party West Virginia And that the
circumstance to have made him the nstrumenay
urtherance Of plans conceived in unseh moment
himself in harmonious alignment with object Of duty party
service despite the fact that his personal connection Herewith
reluctantly made 1t is doubtful whether other Vr
ginan has been literally drafted at
home whose standing citizens and business high
est besought him become candidate personal char
acter but in terms of for the party welfare
the solicitations which from high influential sources
and from various walks of life many of West
Virginia
So having entered under this very very atisfac
tory condition. Mr. Hte will be able go without apollo
gy, with the brightest Of prospects for
For his opponent Governor White the Dispatch
the high esteem in which he is held by Mr. Hte accord
to him courtesy that is his due good Republican and
eminent citizen Of West Virginia
This less personal observation the conditions
responsible for Mr. te candidacy and the appreca
on which have unwngy crept into this statement which it
intended to make befer than appears the product
of intimate knowledge OF the of the man.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05

Chairman Hilles says that the can.
didate is TO be born in convention
hall. II is to be hoped that Mr.. lilies
will not neglect TO provide wet
nurse. Rochester Herald.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05

There IS much conjecture as to
what office Hon. Howard Sutherland
will seek this year. AS the legislature
relieved him of his job. why not nom
mate him for Congress in the Sec
ond district? If there is a man in
the district who can redeem it, the
Elkins statesman is that man.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05

great legal learning, the highest per
sonal integrity and broad-minded
and practical philanthropy that is
most desirable in Judge The more
the nomination is discussed the strong
er it will prove.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05

There is one thing to be said for
Doc Cook-he always spins good
yarn when the ship comes in.-Cincin-
natl Times-Star.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05

Thursday, February Srd, has been
set apart as Thrift Day, to be obsery.
ed annually.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05

The world is fire. and there is finder everywhere The
sparks liable to drop anywhere and somewhere there be
material which cannot from bursting into flame The
whole influence of passion is abroad in the world and it
strange that red in such circumstances.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05

spirit America eicient Ameri-
character display itself in what perhaps be allowed
call spiritual eeenccear dsnterested thinking and fear
less action along the right lines Of thought 1t asonishngy
prove that something wrong which nobody has
ed And this nation be deceived by the fears of
gentlemen who fearful only to those things which they have
imagined We going be estopped and daned by ghosts
and fancies
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05
STRIKING EXPRESSIONS OF THE PRESIDENT SATURDAY

that when the world running red with blood it is
hard keep The judgment cool When suffering and
offering heroic sacrifices it is hard not let the Of
pathy take precedence the GOODNESS of judgment.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05

They tell me the people counting upon you keep
OF this and in the next breath what do they People
are equally counting to maintain the honor of the United
States Have reflected that time might could
not do both?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05

DR.. James Whann McSnerry. Pres
y. Chas. Tunnel, Walter J. Lambert
Vice-Presideni
Edward Rutledge, Cashier.
Chas. A. Young, Assistant Cssh,e'
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05

DO we want the nation to unschooed inexperienced
effective and furnish material for powder and before
realize how to defend themselves at all?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05
The Citizens National Bar

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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05

do not believe that the fire going begin but would be
surer Of it if ready for the fire. And do want to
responsible servant and tell this that
troll this fire. The flag stands for something which
trustees and the that America play world
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1916-02-05

America can't afford to afford to
herself for anything which does honor the Stars
And therefore for my part have great
rendering America spiritually ecent that conception lies
at the basis of what removed from namely the
plans that have been proposed for the military efficiency
nation.
America Is hardheaded nation and Americans generally
want to the facts they before they
of the world such that is my duty my
citizens that preparation for national defense only longer
be postponed
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-06-16
The "Cut.Out Fiend."

Editor the MissOurian: At the pres.
ent stage of the automobile history, il
seems that the most pleasure is de
rived by the owners of cars in the
hearing of the "cut-out" This is COM
ing to a point where evidently some
thing must be done to end this use
less melody In the beginning the
"cut-out" was thought to be necessary
on all automobiles, but in the present
day is more commonly used to attract
attention or to illustrate the power
of the machine, much to the distress
of public meetings or early retirers.
In the larger cities rigid laws are
being adopted to swat the ''cut-out'
fiend, and in some instances an arrest
and conviction is the result, with a
fine attached.
II seems to be very evident that
some policy will have to be derived to
swat the "cut-out' fiend in this. the
University city. D.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-06-16
The Open Column
More About Tree.Cutting.

Editor the Missourian: From twen-
ty to thirty well-shaped and beautiful
young sycamore trees fronting on
Stewart Road in Westmount are utter
ly destroyed. A sycamore tree will
not develop into a good shade tree
when the central leader has been de-
stroyed.
This street is the dustiest and hot
test in town during the summer, and
it has cost the Westmount Improve
ment Association considerable money
to buy and plant and care for these
trees. The trees are located inside the
sidewalk line.
If our mayor is anxious for the life
and health of citizens or strangers in
our town let him inquire into the con-
struction of a three-foot sidwalk To-
Gated next to and just over the street
gutter where filth and dirt are con-
stantly rising into the mouth and nose
of the passer-by and a steep terrace
sloping away on the other side. Let us
include with this the jumping off
places at Hit street and Paquin the
alley in the rear of the Stephens Pub
fishing Company on Hit street, the
construction of the new Hall Theater,
the fire plug attached to the east side
of the Stephens Publishing Company's
building and extending over the walk,
the hitchrack located in the sidewalk
on Hit street, the Martin wall on
Ninth street, the sidewalk opposite the
Calvary Episcopal Church, the lack of
any sidewalk whatever on the north
side of Conley avenue between Fifth
and Sixth streets, the light-pole stubs
left six inches above ground in the
parkings all over town, the auto speed
ing on Rollins street and College ave-
nue., the bicycle riding on sidewalks of
the city, unfinished walks at street
corners, broken pavements caused by
defective repair after the city has torn
up for repair of mains, and the like
There are a few more serious men,
aces to life and health in town which
might be taken up later.
Referring again to the tree ques-
tion, let us suppose that the trees locat-
ed in front of your house, Mr.. Citizen.
are the next ones to be haggled. What
are you going to do about it?
H. F. MAJOR.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-06-16

ed by the attending physicians to the
sanitary inspector. Rules and regu-
lations for the control of contagious
disease will be issued by the board oi
health. Enforcement of those rules
and regulations shall be in the hands
of the sanitary inspector.
In the concluding section. all con-
fiicting ordinances are repealed and
provisions made for penalties upon
conviction for violations. Punish
ment may be by fines Of from s. to
800 or by fines and Imprisonment in
the city Jail or by both fines and i'm
prisonments, the imposition of the
punishments being left to the discre-
ton of the court.
AS will be seen, the proposed ordi-
nance is complete in its range and
should be successful in allowing a
thorough control of matters OF health
by the new board. Its provisions have
been carefully prepared, and if adopt
ed it will no doubt result i'm giving
Columbia the model health laws of
Missouri
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-06-16
Jury would commend him for doing
Would Ignore Criticisms.

jury would commend him for doing
so.
Would Ignore Criticisms.
Now then this is the first criticism
of the mayor and council that | have
ever paid any attention to, and
hope that it will be the last. Another
man has written several letters that
l have absolutely ignored.
l have at all times aimed to dc
what | thought was for the best in
terests Of Columbia. Now 1 would
have these men realize one thing
that the council and mayor of this
city, who have been designated as
high-handed outlaws and destroyers
of property, are citizens of Columbia
all of them, who are attending to the
business of the City of Columbia for
$1OO apiece year, which is absolute
ly nothing for the services rendered
The mayor receives $4OO a year, which
is possibly five times what he is
worth.
Offers to Call Meeting.
Now then, citizens of Columbia. let's
not get into any newspaper wrangle.
AS far as | am concerned, | do
not intend to go into one But let
us do one thing-act like men and
council together. If half a dozen
citizens will ask for a called meeting
of the council. will be only too glad
to call it, and let's get together and
talk together.
If any citizen of Columbia has a
suggestion to make that will help Co
lumbia in any way and that is for the
betterment of her people. we will
surely do everything in our power to
put it into use. Why should the
mayor and council have any desire to
hurt Columbia in any way when this
is their home and their town. What
is COlumbia's success is their sue
cess.
What benefit would they reap by
destroying the beautiful trees and
thereby making Columbia less at
tractive. The council and mayor
are all taxpayers, and would say for
myself that l pay taxes here in Co
lumbia which | think are equal to
those that any of my critics pay. And
if for no other reason than financial
one, would l want to go out and de-
stroy public property which beautifies
the city? j. NJ BATTERTON,
Mayor
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1916-06-16
TREES MUST Be CUT,
IS REPLY OF MAYOR
!. Nj. Batterton Writes Let
ter Answering Criti-
cisms of Policy.
HE'S A CITIZEN, TOO
Declares That His Interest in
Beauty of City is as
Great as Any.
HE'S A CITIZEN, TOO

Editor the Missourian: should love
to have space to reply to few criti.
cisms. One critic starts out by say
ing, Il see the mayor of the city says
that if the owners of shade trees do
not mutilate or destroy them, when
asked to, that the city or telephone
company will"
Now he knows that | have never
made any such statement. This critic
goes on further to say that these high
handed outlaws have destroyed some
20-year-old elm trees of Mr.. Rollins.
suppose that he is referring to the
trees that were cut on the Columbia
Club lot.
One Cutting Explained.
Now in regard to those trees: The
night before they were cut the branch
es were down against the wires and
they caught fire and burned the wires
in two and also burned the limbs con-
siderably, which put the club without
lights that night. The light depart
ment was informed of the fact and
went down before noon the next day
to repair the wires. While our men
were up in the tree, Doctor Elwang
happened to be there, and Mr.. Brown,
our foreman, told him that the trees
would have to be trimmed as the
wires had been burned in two the
night before. Mr.. Elwang said he
knew it, as they had been without
lights the night before.
My critic goes further and says that
if we did not want the wires where
the limbs would touch them, why did
we put them up among the branches ?
Now any reasonable person knows
that live tree will grow every year
while it is i'm a good healthy condition
and that some of these trees have
been planted several years since the
wires were stretched He goes on
further and says that if he found a
man in his tree that he would love
to shoot him in the legs and that any