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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-05
Big Advance in Railroad Rates.

Authority for the railroads Of the
country to increase their revenues by
approximately 81, 5O0OOO,OOO has been
granted by the Interstate Commerce
Commission. Freight rates will be
advanced about one-third, passenger
fares onc-hfth and Pullman charges
one-half.
The new rates will become effective
upon five days notice by the carriers
to the commission and the public. and
they must be in operation before jan
uary /. Since the government guar
antee expires September /, the car
riers are expected to bend every ef-
fort to put the advances into effect
by that date.
Increases granted by the commits
sion are designed to Offset the $780,
100000 wage advance awarded by tho
railroad labor board and to provid,
the g per cent net income on the az
gregate value of the railroad proper.
ties as permitted under the tranSporta
ton act. The 20 per cent increase in
passenger fares, excess baggage
charges and milk transportation rates
and the so per cent Surcharge on
Pullman fare authorized by the com
HllSHlOI, viii bS BSllSl al tIS SOuhlly
over Freight rate increases will vary
according 10 territory, with 40 per
cent in the east, 25 per cent in the
south, 35 per cent in the west-that is
from the Mississippi river to the Rock
mountains-and 25 per cent in the
cunt. Pacific territory, from cast or
the Rockies to the Pacific coast. not
including Alaska.
En,t a.,
mission by the carriers when their ap7
pllcationS for the increase were made,
il was unOfficially estimated that tho
apportionmcnt of the advances woulC
work out at about 81 ,2S5, 100000 on
freight, S233,SOO,OOO on passengers.
H43,6OO,OOO on Pullman, 81, SOO.000 on
milk, and Sl,4O0,O00 on excess bag
gage charges.
On the same calculations the east
ern roads would get the greater par
OF the total increase, receiving approx
mately SS73,930,000, as compared with
o9,4S3,OOO for the western lines, in
Guiding those in the Pacific
territory, and S135,29S,OOO for the
southern carriers.
The increased charges on freight
alone were estimated as equalling q
'eNy VI oIE per capita per annum Tor
every man, woman and Child in the
country, basing the nations population
at lO5,O0O,0OO for 1920, recently made
by the census bureau.
The increases in passenger, Pull
man and excess baggage rates were
exactly those asked by the roads.
Freight increases requested were 80. rs
for the eastern roads, 32Q2 for the
western roads and 1891 for the
southern roads, the total estimated TO
yield 81 1885, 100000.
Prof. William Anthony. principal of
the MartInsburg High School, has re-
signed and VIII go into the book pub
fishing business in Haperstown
Ii is likely that the new passenger
rates will go into effect August 10Th
and tie freight rates August 18th. The
rate experts are now busy formulating
the schedules.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-05
Conspiriny to Keep Up Prices.

Charges that clothing manufacturers
and jobbers are endeavorirg through
propaganda TO maintain high prices for
wearing apparel of both men and wo-
men were made Monday by Howard E.
Figg, assistant to Attorney General
Palmer. in the enforcement OF the
Lever act. Denouncing the closing
OF mills and the use OF such closing as
an element in the propaganda, Mr.. Figg
said an investigation was being made
and the criminal provisions Of the
Lever act would be applied Just as
soon as the information was obtained
Referring to the reduced cost OF
clothing crl5ed by the refusal of the
consumers TO buy at high prices, Mr..
Figg says the manufacturers and Job
bers are sponsors for statements cir
culated in the retail trade that prices
are going higher" and that they ex-
pect "by this trite plan to stampede
retailers and the public to creating a
renewed fictitious demand such as was
used to mulct the public during the
recent speculative conditions.
Manufacturers and iobbers are
even going to the length of guarantee
ing the retail trade against a de-
Ginning market" said Mr.. Figg. "These
guarantees are being given very gen.
orally and seemingly in furtherance Of
concerted plan despite the wording of
the Lever law fixing severe penalties
for conspiracy to exact prices for any
necessaries.
"A vigorous and thorough investiga-
ton is now in progress to uncover vio-
lations Of any of the provisions of the
Lever law by manufacturers and job
bers of wearing apparel.
The department is putting this in
vestigation in the hands of men of I'M
usual ability. 1t is confidently antc-
ipated that the lawbreakers will DO
found out and in every case determined
prosecutions will follow.
"ln some instances mills have been
closed arbitrarily, the officials appear
ing callouSly oblivious to their earlier
justification OF market conditions, on
the plea of 'underprOduction
The closing of mills is in turn be-
ing used in the price propaganda. the
retailer being threatened with further
curtailment and higher prices if he
does not accept goods and order on the
present market.
The Department Of Justice is fully
advised of the several phases of this
carefully planned campaign, and il
only remains TO fix personal RESPONSE
oiIity before applying the criminal pro-
visions OF the Lever law"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-05

THE continual boosting Of prices
may after all be the means Of bringing
down the high cost of living. Folks
will find out presently that they can
do without great many things for
which they are being charged ex-
tortionate prices, and if once rea'
wave of economy gets started there
will be a reimbursement that will brinf
commodities to a sensible level. The
remedy against extortionate rates il
with the people themselves, if they
but knew ii.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-05

1T is not at all improbable that all
Europe may again be involved in
bloody and ruinouS war. The fighting
between Russia and Poland has reach
ed the stage where intervention by the
other nations seems inevitable, and
as there is lack of harmony as to
what is the best course to pursue,
there's no telling what complications
may enSue.
The United States Senate must bear
heavy Share of responsibility for the
unfortunate conditions in Europe to-
day. Its uniustifiable defeat Of the
treaty of peace and the League of Ma
tons has deprived the world of the
benefit of our counsel and influence,
and the other nations, lacking inspira-
tional leadership and holding our own
country in small regard, have been I'M
able TO put into effect the principles
fought for and won in the Pr. 80,
and are helpless to reap the rewards in
universal peace and comfy that should
have followed.
While the Senate quibbled over
words AMI ockeyed for contemplate
partisan advantage hideous evils wer~
allowed TO multiply in Europe unit
once more all the world is in iang:r.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-05

The death of Judge A. C. DAYTON
makes vacant very desirable position
as Judge Of the United States Cour,
for the northern district of West Vir-
ginia. AS the place pays $500 a year
and is for life, there will be no lack O:
applicants, but thee are complications
that will cause some of them to hest
tate. The appointment lies with Pres
ident Wilson, and naturally he will be
inclined TO name Democrat. But the
appointment will have to be confirmed
by the United States Senate, and as
that body is Republican it will most
likely refuse confirmation if there is a
chance to get Republican in the place.
If Harding should be elected, there
fore, Democrat would have small
chance of confirmation. Should Presi-
dent Wilson appoint a Democrat who
would not be confirmed by the Senate
thre would be real mix-up.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-05

THE government authorities are
showing very conclusively how manu-
the people by charging inordinate
profits for their goods, even naming
the actual cost of specified articles and
giving the prices at which they are
sold. One would think that these facts
would create such indignation that the
buyers would Indignantly rebel and re-
fuse to be so swindled, but somehow
or other most of us keep right on buy
ing what we want at high prices, even
though we could very readily do with
out.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-05
Jefferson County Teachers Institute

Inc Jefferson county teachers in.
Stitute will convene at Charles Town
August 81, 1920, with the follwinc in.
Structors: Geo. NJ. Lynch. Of s.
Petersburg, Fla; Geo. II. ColchanL ne
taIrmont, w. Va; and Miss Lucy Pob'
I,nSon, of Wheeling, w. Va, musical
director The first session viii Con-
mcncc at 10 o'clock a. m. and c,'h
morning thereafter promptly at r;~I
o'clock ''-
] hope TO see all jefferson carrr.
teachers enrolled in their home ir.,ftr.
ton AMI hy their hearty c9-o7cra,.o,
maN' This the hest one d.. COUNT I..
ever held '.N
] y RONUl"
Count, CH-t 20 ., .r o.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-05

HE railroads have gotten permits
sion to increase their rates, and a wear.
ly burden of one billion five hundred
million dollars will be imposed upon
the people in addition to what they are
now carrying. In these DAYS of large
hgures few persons stop to consider
what billion and a half really means.
out thoughtful folks realize that this
IS tremendous tax upon the ultimate
Consumer.
In our opinion, the Interstate Com.
merce Commission has been too gen.
erous toward the railroads about
third. The recent increase of
wages made it necessary for the roads
to have Increased revenues, as they
estimated that the increased wapcs
Will amunt to 100000, 600 In al
PROBABILITY 1t would not exceed a half
billion. An additional half billion
should be ample for othe- egitimat.
needs. Giving a billion and a.b,If
means renewed eXtra.eE ar.c. with No
incentive TO economy or careful mar.
agement
How few of the railroads are e.
fciently managed Instead Of EN-.
oouraging Passenger business. fbs,
seem to have no desire whatever for
increasing it. The handling Of freirb.
is slow and cumbersome and unsetis.
factory, and no one can .,I,rl,. 800,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-05

THE Presidential candidates have
been keeping comparatively quiet the
past week. They have discovered that
it is one thing to express off-hand
opinions about public matters and quite
another to have their remarks put in
cold type and subjected to the cold
criticism of thousands of political op-
ponents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-05
Teachers Wanted.

Four experienced teachers are need.
ca IN tarper's Ferry district: One
principal, to teach the grade in Hall.
Town school; one principal to teach
me grade In the Bakerton school: two
70 teach the fifth and sixth grades in
inc Harper's Ferry High School.
d. B. NICHOLS.
Secretary Board of Education
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-05

1T is to be observed that Sam Mont
gomery is still on the right of way, de-
spite all efforts to have him retire in
favor Of Judge Morgan. We don't be-
lieve that he will quit. For one reason
his friends won't let him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-05

A reward of $4,000 is offered for
me apprehension of the persons who
last week lynchcd William G Bennett,
IT. IN Fayetteville, Va. who had con.
fessed to the murder Of his wife. or
ms amount the relatives oN.~ so OOn
and the county s. 600
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-05
Judicial Delegates Chosen.

At a meeting of Democrats of Shep-
herdstown district held in this place
on Tuesday A. S. cambridge was named
as chairman and Z. T. Moler secretary
and delegates to the judicial convention
to be held in Martinsburg on August
10th, to nominate Judge for this cir,
cult, were named as follows:
From Shepherdstown-A. S. Dan.
bridge. T. B. Line, E. H. Rcinhart, /
Strider Moler, u. M. Turner, S. ]
Hodges, G. M. Bdetloover, !. Walter
Kearney, Z. T. MoaA DR.. G. w. Banks
From DuffieldS-~yd Link, S. w
hunter, DR.. w. avin.
T. Knott, c. ". Che N'''''' D'' .
AT meeting a Democrats If
Charles Town on Tuesday delegates
favorable TO Judge Woods were chosen
ana a resolution was unanimousl,
passed inStructing them to vote 70,
him at fhe convention in Martinsburi
next Tuesday. The Berkeley count,
delegates are also instructed for Iudr,
Woods.
The delegates were instructed to vote
for Judge J. NJ. Woods, of Martinsburp
until he is nominated.
Former State Senator A. C.. McIntire
or MartinSburg, once a resident ri
Berkeley Springs, is a candidate 70,
the nomination against Judge Woods
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-05

WE are told by "experts" that really
and truly the increased freight rates
will not cause any material advance ir
the cost Of living. Just wait and sec
If the profitoers don't use this increase
as an excuse TO boost prices beyond
anything we have yet been forced to
paw.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-05

Former Governor !. Frank Hanlv of
INDIANA and DR.. and Mrs. G. M. Baker,
of kilgsre, Ohio. were killed last Sun
day near Dennisen, Ohio, when an
automobile in which they were driving
was struck by freight train and de.
mollshed. Governor Hanlv was q
noted prohihitionist and had Iectured
IN Shepherdstown on the liquor cues.
ton
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-05

MOST folks can very readily get
out OF paying the increased passenger
fares demanded by the railroads. The
way to do il is to stay at home.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-05
FOR SALE.

.,i several Shorthorn bull calves gor
500 r",C, req ana roam, from seven TO eir6t
f. oid' - EEtra good ones. ARMY
j. EDGAR REMSBURG. Y
SAarpsburg, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-05

1T was an old truism that "what goes
up must come down" We have our
doubts about it in these days, for while
everything is going UP there's mighty
little coming down.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-05
Administrators Notice.

me undersigned having been an.
pointed Administrator of the estate y,
Jacob 5: Osbourn, deceased, ali ncr.
sons indebted TO said estate are herehv
notified to make prompt pavment, Per,
sons having claims against the estate
VIII please present them, pronerIv
authenticated, for settlement.
,,a, EDGAR OSBOURN.
luIN p. l02O-Aw wv.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-05
SILO WANTED.

wanted to buy a good secondhand
slaVc sl!o. Write and state price ana
condition. II r. HIrYETr
Charles Town, Jeff. Co, w. Vi
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-05
IL HEAD OF SHEEP
Eleven ewes and one buck.
as HEAD OF HOGS

Two sows with pigs, one has 9 and
one pigs; one boar hog, ten hogs will
weigh 100 pounds; balance young
shoatS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-05

the following valuable personal prop
ertyi
8 Head of Horses and Colts
Five work horses, two barshare lead
ers; one two-year-old colt, light draft
2 heavy draft yearlings.
Is HEAD OF CATTLE
Ten milk cows, five with calves b,
side, rest of cows giving milk; tive
bulls, rest young cattle, two wears Il
six months old. Most of cattle are
Cavalier" stock.
II HEAD OF SHEEP
Eleven ewes and one buck.
as HEAD OF HOGS
Two sows with pigs, one has 9 anc
one pigs; one boar hog, ten hogs will
weigh 100 pounds; balance youne
ShoatS.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
Four wagons, 2 Studebaker Ain
tread, one four-horse wagon with
homemade bed, one two-horse wagon
and bed; Deering binder, cut three
crops; Deering mower, Superior hoe
drill, pipe roller, horse rake, Simplex
corn planter, pair of shelvings, 3 bar.
share plows, two No. IA Vulcans, one
two-horse Oliver; 3 harrows, two
levers and one wood frame; 4 double
shovel plows, one single-shovel pillow
spreader, 3 thribble, 3 double and 10
single trees, cutting box.
HARNESS.
Set of backbands, 3H inches. Shu.
CART. make, 2 sets front gears, Sc,
Yankee harness., sets of plow gears
2 pairs check lines, wagon line, wagon
saddle, a housings, 3 sets heavy flynets
I brides, 10 halters, 8 work collars
set of single harness, 2 pairs breas,
chains, 2 pitchforks, 3 4-prong forks
shovels, scoop shovel, half bushe
measure, hamper basket, 4 corn knives
4 pipe crowd sticks, etc.
TERMS OF SALE-A credit of 4
months will be given on all sums OF
$1,000 and over, purchaser to give
negotiable note with approved Sc.
curity, with interest from date. All
sums under $1,000 cash. No proner.
ty to be removd until terms of sale are
complied with. Sale to begin at &c
o'clock a. m.
GEO. w. MOORE.
T. ]. West, Auctioneer.
Moore and Daniel, Clerks.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-05
l8 HEAD OF CATTLE

len milk cows, five with calves by
Side, rest of cows giving milk; two
oullS, rest young cattle, two years to
SIX months old. Most of cattle are
Cavalier" stock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-05
8 Head of Horses and Colts

rive work horses, two barshare lead.
erS; one two-year-old colt, light draft
2 heavydraft yearlings.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-08-05
PUBLIC SALE.

Having rented my farm, will sell
without reserve, to the highest bidder,
at my residence four miles north of
Charles Town, w. Va, on
Wednesday, August Is, 1920
the following valuable personal prop
efty;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-17
OBITUARY NOTES

JOHN J. FITZPATRICK. sixty. of % Bay
Twenty-second Street, Brooklyn. who retired
from the police force five years ago after the
completion of twenty-five years service. died
Thursday of complications in the Long Island
College Hospital Since his retirement he
had bean officer in the Montauk and
Brighton Beach theaters in Brooklyn He is
survived by his wife. three sons, five daugh-
ters and a sister-
WILLIAM H. BLAUvELT. for many
years superintendent of the Jevoc Oil Works
and trustee of the Greenpoint Baptist
Church. died Thursday at his home. 800
Lewis Avenue. Brooklyn. He is survived by
a daughter, Mrs. Cornelia 3. Cooper, wife of
Senator Charles Cooper: two children and
two grandchildren.
STEPHEN !. POWERS, for nineteen years
a member of the New York Police force. died
Tuesday night at his home, 1884 Putnam
Avenue Ridgewood- He was acting sergeant
of the Oak Street precinct in this city. He
is survived by his wife, three children. four
brothers and a sister.
MISS FLORENCE A. CROWELL. a
teacher at Public School "a. died on Wednea-
day at her home. s22 Marcy Avenue. Brook
Ign. She Is survived by her mother Mrs.
Elizabeth ]. Crowe!l
CAROLINE MUNDER. wife of August
Mupder, who founded the firm Of Munder &
Son. manufacturers Of cornices. in Brooklyn.
died Thursday at her home. BOA Freeman
seventy-fve years ago and came to this
country at the age Of thirty-seven. She is
survived by three daughters and two sons.
JOHN MAND. n well known band leader.
OF Long Island City. died Thursday ut his
hone. 25i Seventh Avenue Brooklyn. fol-
lowing a paraiytc stroke, at the age Of fifty
eight He is survived by his wife. son and
daughter.
JAMES j. STEVENS. sixty. for thirty-six
years employed receiving clerk for the
Arm of Abraham TX Strnus. in Brooklyn. died
Thursday at his home, 1908 Ocean Avenue.
Brooklyn. He is survived by his wife, four
sons, four daughters. two sBters and two
brothers.
WILLIAM GLADE, a patrornan attached
to tho oath Precinct. died Thursady ut his
home. 223 Cooper Street, Brooklyn. He 10
survived By his wife. 4 son. . brother and
two aistsrs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-17
Mack Advocates
w ct Plank i'm
Party Platform
Democratic National Com
mitteeman Also Favors
Referendum for Repeal
of Eighteenth Amendment
Calls s'Dry'' Plea Suicide
Declares Governor Should
Run for Senate: State
Committee Names Officers

Norman E. Mack, Democratic National
Committeeman from New York, came
out yesterday for a wet" plank in
the Democratic platform, to be adopt
ed at the San Francisco convention in
June He made his announcement after
the meeting of the Democratic State
Committee. at the Hotel Aston.
"A dry plank may be all right for
the Republican party but it would be
suicidal for the Democratic party at
tn San Francisco convention" said Mr..
Mack. II believe that putting nrohi-
bition in the Federal Constitution was
wrong. l am opposed to the saloon,
but believe that any man should have
the opportunity of having light wines
and beers, or even spirituous liquors
IN his house for medicinal or other
purposes. believe there should be a
wet plank in the Democratic platform.
along the lines l have suggested, and
also plank for a referendum for a re-
peal of the Eighteenth Amendment"
Asked about candidates Mr. Mack
said:
80 far as I know no Democratic
leader has received any intimation as
to whether President Wilson wants to
run for third term, or whether he
would prefer McAdoo or Palmer as his
successor. My notion is that President
Wilson will not be a candidate for a
third term, and in the absence of any
word from him he might be suppo sed
to favor McAdoo.
Il believe that Governor Smit., ought
to run for the United States Senate. "
said Mr.. Mack, switching to state poll
tics. Many of my friends have urged
me to become a candidate. but | he
lieve the Governor should run"
At the meeting Of the Democratic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-17
Theodore Vail,
Wire Head, Dies
In Baltimore
Chairman of Directorate
of American Telephone
and Telegraph Company
Succunlbs After Operation
OF Distinguished Family
Was Laughed AT When He
First Became Associated
With Alexander G.. Bell

BALTIMORE, April Is. - Theodore
Newton Vail, chairman of the board
Of directors OF the American Telephone
and Telegraph Company, died early
this morning in the Johns Hopkins
Hospital. He had for some time been
in i'll health and came here two weeks
seo from his winter home on jekyl
Island for a slight operation. which
was expected to give him relief and
restore his health. Mrs. Vail accom-
panied him and was with him at his
death.
Mr.. Vail became a sufferer from some
chronic ailments about ten years ago
Ia November, 1912. he underwent two
operations, which gave him consider
able relief and enabled him to resume
lis business activities. In November,
1914, he stumbled and fell heavily on
a brick sidewalk at Virginia Beach
and suffered injuries which were severe
for a man OF his years.
Son of Quaker Preacher
Kinsman of the co-inventor of the
telegraph. Of the builder of the first
steam engine that drove a vessel
across the ocean. and of one of the
foremost railroad presidents of a for
mer generation, it was eminently fit
ting that Theodore Newton Vail should
himself become one of the most con-
spcuous figures in the domain of cleo
trical communication and by no means
unimportant in that of steam-power
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-17

State Committee, which was rather
slimly attended and was devoid Of en-
thusiasm, the following were elected:
Chairman, William w. Farley, of
Binghamton.
Treasurer. Edward E. Perkins, OF
Duchess.
Secretary, Albert E. Hoyt, Of Albany.
Clerk, Robert J. Powers, Of Albany.
Sergeant-at-arms, Charles E. Weiss.
of New York
George w. Palmer, Of Scoharie, NOM
mated Mr.. Farley to succeed himself.
There was no opposition.
Chairman Farley made brief ad-
dress. in which he eulogized the admin
istration and record Of Woodrow Will
son, which was greeted with silence
He also handed bouquets to Governor
Smith, whose welfare legislation. be
asserted, was being blocked by Repub-
licans for the protection Of Republican
otfceholders.
Following the session Of the commit