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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-28
A SUCCESSOR OR A PRO TEN?

Debate as to the best policy to pursue in select
ing successor for Mayor Tonkin while he is in
the service has been more extended than the facts
warrant. 1t is practical certainty that even
granting the end of the war to be drawing near,
Captain Tonkin will not be allowed to return to
his work here for MONTHS. perhaps year. The
American Army will not be demobilized over
night, and the medical men, whose services are
needed long as there is an armed force, will be
among the last to be released, in all probability
1t is therefore an absence of probably a year
which the authorities face in considering sue
cessor. not month or two.
We would urge them to name successor who
would not be burdened with other official duties
There is need of a man who has been trained in
business whose sense of responsibility is genial,
whose good standing with the people is certain,
whose principles are beyond question, whose alb
ility is adnlitted-a man who will bring to the
office intelligent decision and honest leadership.
And of all the candidates whose names have been
suggested for the position that of Mr.. c. A. Mill
eri seems to fill the bill most completely.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-28
MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

The action of the city council on Friday night
in aboishing the office of the acting chief of po-
lice, Mr. Charles R. Dawson, which was creation
Of the present administration for purpose never
thoroughly made public to nor understood by the
people, is a move in the right direction The
council decided that there was no reason for con
tinuing the outlay of $500 for theoretical work ;
it was particularly unwarranted in this case be-
cause of the inefficency of theincumbent Such
actions by the city authorities will get hearty
support from the people, and will reestablish a
confidence in the administration which, through
some rather loosely conducted business has been
severely undermined. The more the evidence of
such determination, the stronger will be the su-
pport and the stronger will be the power of the
council. The possibilities in this field of reform
are not exhausted by single reform
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-28
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THE PUBLIC SERVICE SocMNts-
SION OF WEST VIRGINIA, gcSAPI l.
5ToL BUILDING, CHARLESTON?

A meeting o. THE PUBLIC SER
VICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIR-H
CHINA, held on the 7th day Of Octo-
Der, A. D., 1918.
Case No SO.
NORTHERN VIRGINIA POWER co.
Application for authority to change
e ectric rates in Jefferson. Morgan and
Berkeley Counties excepting he City
Of Martinsburg
Whereas, application has this day
been filed by the Northern Virginia
Power Company for authority to-
change its electric rates, it is ordered
that leave be granted to any one in
terested to f,e objection thereto be-
fore the Commission at any time on
or before the 18th day Of November,
1918. and this matter be set down for
hearing at a meeting of the Commits
sion to be held at its offices in the
Capitol Building in the City of Char
lesion on the said 12thi day Of No.
vember, 1915 at two o'clock p. H..
at which time any one may appear
and make such objection thereto as
may be deemed proper.
1t is further ordered that the appli-
|cant publish copy of this order once
each week for four successive weeks
in two newspapers of opposite politics,
if such there be, and of general cir
culation in the county or counties af-H
fected by the proposed change in
rates; and said applicant shall also
mail to or serve on each of its con-
sumers affected by the proposed
change in rates at least Fifteen days
prior to the said 18th day OF Novem-
Der, 1918, a written notice in the form
prescribed by the Commission, show
ing that it has applied to The Public
change its rates, the time and place
of such hearing and the rates pro-
posed to be charged by it; making
due return to this Commission of the
publication of order and service OF
notice on its said consumers ON or
before the day of hearing.
A Copy-Teste:
r. B. BERNHTIM, Secretary.
10 Is % 20 II 5
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-28
LIBERTY BONDS AND THE WOMEN

1t is only necessary to remind the people of the
total, S145, 49, of Liberty Bonds of the fourth is
sue which were sold by the women of Berkeley
County during the recent campaign in order to
make plain their success. The total in bonds
sold by every one in the county during the cam
paign was slightly over $500OoO. The share Of
this work done by the women was, therefore, ire
mendous.
1t has been so in all the campaigns. The wom-
en- have come forward willingly and have been
ready to do everything in their power in order to
make success of the war project. Everything
has been successful except the recent loan-and
even that may turn out successfully in time. No
one with appreciation of the facts will deny
them full credit for their assistance
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-28
M. M. P.I. VS.. us. P. H. S.

Jones is layman, by principle and by practice.
He does not pose as knowing much about pro-
fessional ethics, he does not presume to preach
about courtesy. But he is an average man, and
we told him, as such about the tragedy at the
City Hall on Friday night in which Martinsburgs
Medical Professions Integrity was alleged to have
been attached by the United States Public Health
Service representatives.
Jones pondered moment
81 fail to see", he said where there is much
difference in principle or in practice between the
alleged slure cast by the visitors on the Martin
burg Medical Profession and the direct and pub
lie criticism, personal and professionals made
by the local medical orators against the visitors
who were present. They, as members of the pro-
fession, were entitled to the same consideration
that demanded by the local men from the Wis
itors,-that is, freedom from criticism. 1t does
not seem to me that the professional integrity
found much of defense in a counter-attack.
have always felt,-and, of course, it may not be
safe to decide upon feeling alone,-that integrity
is thing whose outward manifestations are its
best proof that it does not gain, in other words
by any oral defense.
"But" we told him, there had to be some de-
Tense. The insinuation had to be cleared up
Eve told him about the vote that had been ia
ken whereby three of the physicians had publicly
declared that they felt an in Justice had been done
them by the remarks made at the morning meet
ing He wanted to be sure about the number
"How many did you tell me??' he asked.
Three, we assured him
'Was that all out Of the total medical profess
sion? 1t doesn't seem very convincing, does it?"
he asked. at makes one suspect that the resent
ment rather limited after a-that perhaps
the entire medical profession did not share in the
extremely bitter attack to which the visitors were
subjected"
Eve did not seem to be making much Roadway
in our effort to convince him. He persisted in
his comment.
Il wonder" he remarked, "about this matter
Of courtesy. You say they talked good deal about
professional ethics | wonder if it occurred to
them that the matter Of courtesy was supremey
involved in their vote which virtually kicked the
representatives of the United States Public
Health Service out Of town Ethics and courtesy
are not very far divorced my training has always
made them go and in hand. | am afraid the
town or the medical profession will not create
very favorable impression outside by their treat
ment of visiting professional people who while
they did, unfortunately come very late to be of
any service, were not forced upon the commu-
nifty but were invited. No one in the community
doubts that the medical men here did all in their
power to fight the influenza and no one doubts
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-28

Speaking of German efficiency, the achieve
ment of democracy was the work of centuries
of terrible strife in other countries, but in Hun
land it is quickly and painlessly established over
night by the simple progress of decree from
His Imperial Demokratische Highness William
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-28

AFTER that brief furry of propaganda, it
now becomes evident that the Germans still have
husky mailed fist, have not lost their morale,
are executing skillfu retreat, do not admit their
crimes, will not make reparation nor grant
guarantees. Otherwise peace is near.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-28

that their intentions were entirely correct But
it seems a shame to do something after it is all
over which will reflect upon their professional
honor"
However," he added 81 may be all wrong
about it."
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-28

The Only Peel.It-OH Way Il "Cets-It."
1t" anyhow, sooner of later; might
as well use it sooner. Then you are
absolutely sure that the corn will
loosen from your toe SO that you
can peel the whole thing off pain
1essly with your fingers, in one COM
plete piece--just like peeling a ba-
mana. II takes a second or two to
apply "Gets-It." There's no fussing
or puttering. Corn-pains will van
ish--that1l keep you sweet while
the ''Gets-It' does the. rest Nothing
new for corns has been discovered
since sGets-1t" was born Follow
the judgment of the millions: No
''Gets-It" and be sure to be corn
and pain free! You'll say it's magic.
"Gets-It" the guaranteed, mQ4Y-<
back sorn-remoyer, the only ! 1l3le3
way, costs bat trife at any drug store.
Mf'd by T.. Lawrence & Co., Chicago. Ill.
Sold in Martinsburg and recon
nended as the worlds best corn rem
sdy by w. S. Harper & Co.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-28

INCLUSION Of women suffrage in the b.
hemian declaration of independence leaves the
United States Senate and the Hohenzolerns alone
in the field against votes for women.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-28

Whatever it used to mean, that ~ r. which
William always sticks after his signature will
soon stand for 81 resign"
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-28

THE ZIONISTS are all excited about this flu
epidemic, thinking it the first step toward the
end of the World. We thought it was the end it.
self when we had it,
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-28

SPEAKING of the kaiser's mailed fist we'd
like to see it a nailed fist, in atonement for
crucified prisoners.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-28

Clemenceau's daily little journeys to the front
will have to be abandoned if they keep moving
the front much farther east
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-28

We respectfully suggest that "acid test" be
RELOCATED to the limbo occupied by SO many pat
phrases Of a certain former president.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-28
CORRUPT 2IPRACT|SEIl
ACT SUBMITTED

Colonel Stuart w Walker, acting
for the Department of Justice at
Washington, on Saturday sent to all
newspapers in his district copies OF
the act passed recently by Congress
to prevent corrupt practises in the
election of senators, repres entatives
or delegates in Congress" which was
approved October Is.
The text of the act follows:
THAT whoever shall promise, offer,
or give, or cause to be promised, offer
ed, or given any money or other thing
of value, or shall make or tender any
contract, undertaking, obligation,
gratuity or security for the payment
Of money or for the delivery or consve-
vance Of anything Of value to any per
son either to vote or withhold his vote
or to vote for or against any candi-
date, or whoever solicits, accepts, or
receive any money or other thing of
value in consideration of his vote Tor
or against any candidate for Senator
or Representative or Delegate in Con-
gress at any primary or general or
special election, shall be fined not
tlaas 80 90 Oh aras iraggFsssAsd not more
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-28
Only One Corn
PeeIer, Gets

Stop Corn Pains; See Corn Peel OF,
1t is just when corn hurts that
you want to feel surest about
OF keeping the corn and having the
pain grow worse? You'll use 'Getsa
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-28

The perfect reply from Wilson now would be !:
Put up or shut up"
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-10-28

A meeting OF THE PUBLIC SER
VICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIR-
CHINA, held on the 7th day Of Octo-
Der, A. D., 1918.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-22
! GINGHAMS AN DPERCALES

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A good grade of gingham, soc value, o.
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Best grade So inch percales in all the new
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80 inch Royal percale. 29c values, 90
at per yard NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 6O$
American print, fast colors, Csc 10
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TABLE LINENS
70 inch all linen damask $3.50 O. 40
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u inch mercerized damask. s1.25 no
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80 inch mercerized damask, CSC ~
value. sale price Observation-Disclosures. SO~
Pattern table cloths in square and round
embroidery edge. EACH $1.9S and $2.25.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11

for such a purpose and which it was hard to get could not be secured for about twice what he would be able to realize from his wheat.
 In the hope that the situation will be greatly changed by the steps which have been taken to better the railroad transportation MT Hoover expects that the demands thereon can be more nearly met with the result that prices will generally drop until they reach the normal level to be ex- pected in war times. Last year there was an increase of $1 bushel in wheat between the farmer of the Mis- sissippi valley and the workman on the Atlantic seaboard, which should never have existed under conditions that ought to have been.s
 A reduction would of course be most heartily welcomed Whether it will come depends upon the railroads, but now as in the past they are be- ing relied upon to afford relief in many directions. Time will tel whether they can meet expectations even under the new conditions.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
NO WATER IN CANAL DEAL.

In connection with the proposition to have the government take over the Cape Cod canal by purchasing this important waterway, it is to be real ized that there should be no thought of saddlinG it upon the country at an unwarranted price. Such was realized from the very beginning, and the fact that the owners have fixed price for which they will sell which is not ap- proved by the government board Of engineers which has looked into the matter is indicated by the adverse report which has been made. Ger Lainly it cannot be expected that the government should be urged to buy q canal. which is not making money and never has, at figure which would place handsome profit in the pockets of the builders, however much such a deal would operate tc the safety and convenience of ship ping.
 The importance of the Cape Coo canal to shipping between New Yorl and Boston is fully recognized by al who are acquainted with the situa- | ton, and particularly is this true now l that the submarines have begun theil operations on this side of the Allan tic, but if purchase is to be madt
 it should be at a price which take into consideration the conditions sur ! rounding the waterway. The govern i ment engineers, in response to a re | quest, have recalled their report an;
 agreed to reopen the matter. It is t
 be supposed that they fully consid 1 cred the submarine menace befor
 their previous decision was made
 since that could hardly have beel
 overlooked in giving full thought t
 the proposition, so that that coult
 hardly be expected to change their at
 titude, but if there is a new pric
 offer to be advanced they are entirel
 justified in listening to it. At . proper figure the deal would be a excellent one. but there can be n
 war profits. The board certainly can not recommend a watered canal dea
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
prpnhstie Geeleay.

The science of geology attains one of its highest objectives when it pre- sents a deduction that points the way oohtain practical results. An illus tration of such a deduction was given in connection with the proposed dis posaI of chemical waste from one Of the new government plants now under construction at Sheffield, Ala, for the fixation of atmospheric nitrogen This plant is so situated that surface dram age from it would be difficult and ex- pensive and, furthermore, there seems to be danger that the discharge of chemical waste into the neighborisie streams would produce bad reEtitg- The problem was incidentally submit ted to a geologist, who ascertained that the plant rests on limestone, q kind of rock that is likely to be honey- conbed by caves. He advised trying drill holes. The plan proposed met with the usual opposition from st. called practical men," who made the customary disparagfng remarks about "scienti1c theories,H but q trial hole was started close to a small lake near the plant, and when the drill reache1 depth Of ITS feet and & trench had been dug from the lake to the hole the water quickly disappeared through some subterranean passage. Geology also won some local praise by reescn of the lake bottom yielding up about five bushels of fresh fish.
 Other holes are to be drilled to ir- sure adequate drainage when the plant
 is in operation.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
Inersaae in output of Pxrites.

The pyrites industry showed an un-
 settled condition in 1917, due largely to uncertainty as to whether importa- ton of foreign pyrites would be con- tfnued. In spite of this uncertainty, however, the domestic production was about 10 per cent. greater than in
 1916. Statistics collected by the Geo. logical Survey show a total production of 462,6e2 long tons, valued at $2,4S5, 435. The two states making the la-g- est output were Virginia and Cali fornia, which together produced nearly 100000 long tons. The increase in the production in 1917 is due to an in. crease in the output of established mines rather than the contributions from many new mines. Though tht
 war stimulated production somewhat less than had been expected, work wa in progress on many new properties
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
WAR GARDEN PRIMER
CUCUMBERS WILL GROW
 ANYWHERE,

While a light, warm soil is prefer able for cucumbers they will thrive in almost any garden soil, provided there is good drainage, says the Ma tional War Garden Commission, in today's bulletin. The cucumber is a warm weather plant but may be made an early crop.
 Cucumber may be planted either in hills or in rows, with single plants close together. The hills should be
 five to six feet apart each way, with
 two or three plants per hill. The
 rows should be five or six feet apart feet in the row. Give good cultiva- tion. In making the hills place two
 or three forkfuls of manure in each one and work it into the soil. In the row system use forkful for each plant.
 Plant the seeds in the garden about apple blossom time, when the ground is warm, dropping about eight or 10 in each hill. Thin out sll but two or | three and later thin to one plant in each place.
 Small cucumber plants are so apt to be injured by insects that they
 ought to be protected with covers of some kind. A light wooden frame
 with cheese cloth tackled over it is excellent Small boxes without tops l or bottoms, but with cheese-cloth | tackled across the top are also satis- factory.
 | Keep the plants growing and pick l the cucumbers as soon as they are
 large enough. Do not allow any tc ripen until toward the end of the sea son, because this tends to shorten the life of the plants
 Write today to the National Wal Garden Commission, Washington, fol
 a free copy of the garden primer which will be sent to any reader ot
 this paper for two-cent stamp of postage.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11

Red Cross. still roam the great White House lot and add to the picturesque beauty of the scene They wander at will across the green sWard or lie un- der, the shade of those huge wide spreading trees which make the pres ident's house a charming summer home despite the intense heat of a Washington summer. But one looks in vain for a picturesque shepherd with his crook. Instead of a shep- herd piping rustic melody or with crook in hand, it is sturdy police man in blue coat with brass buttons who rounds up the sheep, and in his hand is policeman's Billy"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11
rHE RAILROAD peonLEm-

That improved conditions on the
 railroads in the way of additional capital. with which to secure more rolling stock and the elimination of much waste through the central con-
 trol will result In a benefit not only
 to transportation but to prices of foodstuffs is to be anticipated in view of the recent staterhent by Food Ad- ministrator Hoover. Those who have Tad to pay them have realized for some time that prices for grain have been boosted because of the inability to properly distribute throughout the country the large quantities of that which was on hand. This was clear ly shown by the position of the farm CT who insisted upon feeding his wheat to his livestock because the grain which he would ordinarily use
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11

CELEBRITY THEATRES Have Been Built in All National Guard
 and National Army Camps
 in America. "SmiIsage Books" issued by Federal Military Entertainment Council, pro- vide free admission to these theatres. Send one to YOUR soldier or 10
 ANY soldier.
 Price s1. For sale at the following places: The Porteous & Mitchell Go. fne Reid & Hughes Co. (Boston Storel.
 Rathbone's Drug Store. Ricker's Drug Store. The Lee & Osgood Co. The Wauregan Hotel Office. Mara & Eggleton. George Madden (Cigar Store). Engier's Pharmacy. K. of c. Rooms. Ring 6 Sisk. Druggists. The '. NJ. c. A. Office. H. NJ. Lerou. J. c. lfacpherson-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-11

enemy post in the cliff.
 The Italians finally made adash to clear out the place their batteries pouring into the cavern while a seal ing party entered it from one side. In the lead of the climbing party was Lient. Guglielminetti and as he rushed into the cave singular sight was be- fore him. Stretched on the ground was an Austrian soldier dying from an Italian bullet wound. But though an Austrian soldier in the gray green uni form of Austria, the wounded man raised himself on his elbow, drew a tiny Italian flag from under his coat, and in faint voice exclaimed: "Vive r Italia
 The dying man had only time to whisper his story. He was Giogio Avanzini, nephew of the socialist dep uty Avanzini representing the city of Trentino, he was an Italian by in- stinct though forced by the political situation of Trent under Austria to enter the Austrian army. As he found himself in the Austrian lines at the top of the cliff, and he had been de- tailed for the dangerous task of being | lowered to the cavern to pick off Ital- ian soldiers as they passed. Beine under observation he kept his rifle | going, the shots rang out regularly l but AVanzini took good care that nc shot found it's. mark in an Italian | soldier.
 Avanzini's body was lowered to the
 Italian lines, and the soldiers whosc
 lives he had spared joined in givins l the honors of war to a man Wearins an enemy uniform.