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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-24
DORSEY ETCHISON
is GRAND MASTER

AT the session of the Grand Lodge
OF Maryland, Independent Order Of
Odd Fellows, on Tuesday night, H
Dorsey Etchison, Of Frederick. Md
we'll known and highly esteemed n
this city, was installed at Grand
Master OF the mother Jurisdiction
of Maryland. Frederick City Lodge
No. 100, of which Mr.. Etchison is =
member, through its representative
to the Grand Lodge, Arthur w.
Herbert, and its spokesman, IN =
beautiful address, presented Mr..
Etchison with a standing vase Of
cut FLOWERS, in token OF the lodges
appreciation of him as man, ana
because he had reached the place oe
highest distinction In the order In
Maryland. To this presentation
the new Grand Master feedingly
responded.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-24

Rev. Milton Whitiner Wednesday
evening at 7.45 o'clock. A cordial
welcome to all. Rev. A. M. Gluck,
pastor.
First U. 3. Church.
North Queen street. Rev. w. f.
Gruver. pastor. Sunday School at
$50 a. m. 492 present last Sunday,
make 1t 500 tomorrow. Service at
II "a. m. and at 730 p. m. conducted
by the pastor. Junior Endeavor at
2 and general class meeting at 2.30.
Senior and intermediate c. f at
$50. Official board meeting Mon
day night at o'clock. Also meet
ing of the trustees at the same time
and place. Wednesday night prayer
meeting at o'clock.
First Baptist.
Tomorrow at II a. m. DR.. Taylor
will preach on Astounding Grace
At 7.3O his subject will be "Ruth's
Decision"
Ebenexer Baptist Church.
There will be the usual three SER
vices on Sunday April rs. Preach
ing at II a. m; Sunday school 3 p.
M; preaching at 8 p. m. The pas
tor Rev. J. Thomas Reid is anxious
to have the men make a splendid
effort IN measuring up to and even
surprising the women in bringing
the financial drive 10 its close,
All are welcome.
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MAP OUT PLAN

The executive committee Of the
West Virginia nonpartisan politi'
cal campaign committee, organized
at Parkersburg in February, con-
vened Thursday at Parkershurs to
work out its endorsement of candi.
dates for the various Offices to be
voted on in the primary and gener'
al elections. No action was taken
today, the committee reviewing the
recommendations OF me various
county delegations. It was announ-
ced that the endorsement OF candi-
dates would be made this week.
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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-24

cultivation with cover crops. If it is
undesirable or impractical to use
cultivation with cover crops in
some Of these orchards, fertilizers
may be OF value.
The experiment has settled a
much discussed point in that phos-
phorus and potassium has been
found to have no effect whatever on
the color Of the fruit. Nitrogen de-
layed maturity Of the tree and fruit
and hindered color development.
Where cover crops are grown, es.
pecially legumes. a broadcast appii.
cation Of 500 pounds Of acid phos-
phate has proved very profitable in
the production of increased cover
crops. which crops are in turn CT
material benefit to apple trees.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-24
REFUSES 5000 OFFER
FOR HoLSTEIN BULL CALF
fey International News ServIce.C

Colorado Springs, Col, April 90
Five thousand dollars was . the
amount Spencer Penrose, Colorado
millionaire, spurned for month
old registered Hoistein bull calf.
The calf was born on Penrose's
Turkey Creek stock farm, near
herer, and its mother has record
of producing twenty.three pounds
of butter and 800 pounds Of milk in
seven DAYS.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1920-04-24
FOUND OF NO VALUE
TO APPLE ORCHARDS
Experiment Station Tries Out
Orchard Fertilizers.
(Sy John w. Coleman)

Many apple growers in West Vir.
ginia during the past have spent
large sums OF money for CONNER.
eial fertilizers. Until recently no
experiments had been performed to
show the actual value of CONNER
cial fertilizers for apple trees, but it
was generally assumed that fertil-
izer that was good for grain crops
would also be good for fruit trees.
In order TO determine the value of
commercial fertilizers to the apple
grower, the department of horticul.
ture Of the West Virginia agricul.
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HOME hFIRE, TROLLEY
MOTORMAN LEAVES CAR
fsv international News Serviee.)

Battle Creek. Mich. April %
Motorman r. S. Simmons, Of the
Michigan Railway. was driving his
car through Main street when he
was tipped off that his house was
ahre. He jammed on the brakes
stepped og the car and hotfooted It
for home, leaving the passengers in
the lurch until another car came
along. But simmons. perhaps, had
good reason for his unusual stunt
He had put his Liberty Bonds in a
picture frame hanging ono the front
room wall.
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TWENTY-EaGHT GRAND
CHtLDREN-ONLY ONE GIRL
(By international News servIes.)

10y THtcTHdtTUHHI NCWx ooTVICVsV
Cowanesque, N. Y, Apra 23.--
Twenty-seven grandchildren and
not one of them a girl! That's the
family record of the parents OF Mrs.
Lewis Metcalf, Of this place, who
was recently gladdened by the birth
of a daughter.
Evening star., 1920-02-29
TRADE NOTES.

Capt. Wilbur Leach, who recently
obtained his discharge from the Mo-
tor Transport Corps OF the Army,
where he served for two years. has
joined the sales force Of the District
Motor Company. new local distribu-
ters for the Premier car and Signal
truck. Capt. Leach. before entering
the service, was long identified with
the automobile industry in Washing
ton. having been connected with the
Ungerer Motor Company when that
company represented the Premier car.
Frank Ficklin. who has been ap-
tire and opened headquarters at the
northwest corner of 14th and O
streets, is one of the pioneer tire men
Of the District. He was connected
with the Firestone Tire Company for
more than ten years, and with the
the past three years. Mr. Ficklin has
entirely remodeled the building which
now houses the Lee tire.
A change Of considerable import
ance will occur in local automobile
circles when the Auto Mart Of Wash
!; ington, which until now has been To-
Gated at 46S Pennsylvania avenue, will
move into it's new quarters. the Hall
of the AncientS. on New York ave-
nue. between 18th and 18th streets.
g. c. Pierce. manager of the company,
said yesterday that he had leased the
building for period of five years, and
: that as soon as it had completely re-
modelled the company would move in.
When completed it will be the largest
usedcar showroom south of New
York.
Messrs. Irwin and Lacroft were add :
ed to the sales force of the Harper
Overland Company during the week.
Albert Rosenheim. field manager of
the Bayerson Oil Works. manufacture
ers of Ebonite polish, is in Washing
ton for few days. and is making his
headquarters at the Southern Automo-
bile Supply Company, local distrib-
uters for the product.
G. J.. Schmid. son of Edward S.
Schmid. with G. E. Cadarr. under the
firm name of Schmid & Cadarr, have
F.! opened a tire repairing and vulcaniz-
| ing business at 602 F. street. The new
company will also conduct a tire and
accessory department in conjunction
! with their regular line.
Evening star., 1920-02-29
OBJECTIONS TO PROPOSED
CHANGES IN TRAFFIC RULES
Recommendations Made by Special Com
mittee of Board of Trade Discussed
by Motorists and Others.

Investigated under practical condi-
tions.
He expressed the opinion that the
present method OF turning is help to
! the officer on duty.
Capt. Headley, in speaking of turning
at intersections recently before a sub
committee of the District committee in
4. vestigating traffic conditions here with
view to legislation, said:
! Il do not see any reason for holding
man on the right side of the street
until all traffic has passed, while if
| he were on the inside. close to the traf-
! fic officer. he could continue his way
! at the first break in traffic coming
| from the opposite direction. Every
encrt is being made now in the ques-
| ton of traffic, to get the street clear
as soon as possible and to avoid de-
| lays"
Believes Present Method Best.
y. q. Seller touring manager of tho
American Automobile Associa ton be-
| lieves that the present method is the
pest and most intelligent way of turn
ing.
The rule governing the movement
or vehicles said Mr.. Seller. 'at the
ous1er crossings, where the traffic Of
ncers are in charge. already in opera
tion in Washington fillustration y.
seems to be the most practical from the
standpoint of expediting traffic and
tor its simplicity Of method. A driver
who anticipates making a left turn at
such crossing aims to keep nearer the
center of the thoroughfare before
reaching the cross street. SO that
when the go signal is given he may
angle to the left until reaching
point close to the traffic officer
There pause is made until the
signal for cross traffic is given, when
he continues in the desired course.
capt. Headley has studied the plan
very carefully and has found that it
operates quite successfully here.
ConRariDon With New York.
The scheme is slightly different
from that followed in New York city,
where the rule provides that vehicles
stop just before reaching the traffic
policemen and the center point This
allows a short cut, but is objection
able for those who wish to make a
complete circuit to reach some point
on the opposite side of the street The
accompanying diagrams give the pro-
posed plan of the committee and the
one now in operation here"
Tramc ohcers in this city who have
been questioned on the subject are
unanimously in favor Of retaining the
present method of turning illustra-
tiou No. -. one declaring that he
wasted cars to pull in as close to
him as possible. These officers state
that the proposed system ILLUSTRATION
No. - would completely tie up traffic
at crossing. blocking those who wished
to cross and causing the greatest conf,l-
sion.
Evening star., 1920-02-29
SKILL WITH SPARK Lever
ONCE PRIDE OF DRIVER
Motor Driver Now Rates It Less
Important Factor-Given Too
Little Attention.

In the pioneer days of motoring
drivers- used to pride themselves on
their skill in Manipulating the spark
lever. In modern cars the spark lever
has become less important factor.
AS a result it is often given. too little
attention.
The driver who leaves the spark
lever fully advanced, irrespective. OF
grades, road conditions and speeds
imposes unnecessary strain on the en-
gine and does not get the efficiency
he should in car performance. 1t pays
to regulate the spark to suit the load
and speed of engine, SO that ignition
does not take place either too early
or too late for smooth running and
steady flow Of power.
The best method for the beginner to
pursue is to keep the spark lever re-
tarded suff1ciently to avoid the light
knock in the engine which is sure TO
develop IL the spark is too far ad-
vanced when accelerating from slow
car speed in high gear: then to ad
vance the spark gradually as speed
increases A few experiments will
soon develop the best position.
Evening star., 1920-02-29
Capt. He.dIeys Opinions.

Capt. Albert Headley. chief of the
trafhc squad Of the police depart
mcnt. said that at present he did
not think that there was any change
10 the present reCul1 tion con
t3mplated. and that il there should
be d change. il would nl thoroughly
Evening star., 1920-02-29
NATION ON WHEELS,
VIM. ULLMAN SAYS
"Motorize' Is Country's Cry.
Passing of the
Horse.
We are nation on wheels-motor

We are nation on whe els-mo or
driven wheels" exclaimed William
tiiman. secretary of the A. A. A. TO
The Star man yesterday. as the latter
commented on the unusually large
number of tourists at this season OF
the year who were having tours
mapped out in the spacious offices OF
the association in the Riggs building
THE horse. long q has been to the
city dWeller. continued Mr. Ullman.
is fast becoming extinct even on the
farm.
"'MotoriZe' is the cry throughout
the country. and 'motoriZa ton is the
answer verywhere-economy and
success following in its wake.
Autos Play Leading Role.
Automobiles play the leading role
IL this motoriZation era. Tractors and
other gas engines have almost en-
tirely replaced other methods on the
farm.
'Estimates are to the effect that
every man in the United States could
Evening star., 1920-02-29

could not possibly be handled by
horse vehicles nor by existing rail-
road facilities.
present day motor cars" copclud-
ed Mr.. Ullman, are tribute to
American skill and genius in their
deve. opment of power and stability.
and what is equally important. their
'foolproofness' Even for those who
do not drive cars of their own.
there is a certain thrill of pride in
these finished products of American
achievement.
Evening star., 1920-02-29

V|R||llZ|z
Evening star., 1920-02-29

climb into an automobile and be
transported from one place to the
other at the same moment. with the
popularity of the machine at its pres
ent rate of progression. it viii not be
!ong before ii will be possible TO in
clude all women and children.
This is the development OF the
automobile industry and the automo-
was hauled by horses.
.'The automobile made its appear
ance as the horseless carriage. Then
some one coined the word 'automo-
bile Those were the days. however
when Washfngton's citizens were still
carried downtown in horse cars ano
mail trucks and all fire apparatus
vase hauled by horses.
Pnssfns of the Horse.
AS predicted in those Years. the
horse has disappeared rapidly in the
last few years. Speed and econom!
have caused this transition. Motor
driven trucks replace the truck horse.
AS for the buggy horse. he is
extinct. His place is taken by the
passenger car. These machines have
enabled our crowded city popula tions
to spread out over the surrounding
country. TO escape the heat of scorch-
ing summer days. The other big fac
tor has been the ending of the iso-
lation of rural communities. 1t has
made farmers daughters and sons
more willing to stay on the farms. if
they could keep in touch with town
life such as is now possible with
the case of commun icati 1t has
forced the development of good
roads in themselves d splendid asset
to the community.
Big Help in War.
The war was fought with the aid
of motor trucks. for without them
the tremendous featS of the Army
would have been impossible. AS for
peace requirements. the volume OF
merchandise now moved by truck
Evening star., 1920-02-29
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FOR THE AUTOMOBILLSTS

sine derive its name" The landaulet: ::
s. Which is the oldest, the automo-
bile or the railroad?
g. Who bought the first American
car to be sold commercially?
10. What are the principal types of
automobile springs
These questions will be answered
next week in this column when a
new set Of questions will be printed.
Copyright 1920 Thompson Feature Service
Evening star., 1920-02-29
Use Your Old Inner TUBES.

An old inner tube. which has passed
it's usefulness as such. may still be
made to render Soln" service. Slit 1t
open around it's inner side and place it
over the new tube. in which location it
acts sort of inner lining and
strengthens the new tube-Baltimore
News
Evening star., 1920-02-29
SHARP CHISEL EMPLOYED
IN CUTTING OUT RlVETS

The proper tool to use in cutting out
rive.s that hold together thin metal
parts is sharp chisel. The head of
the rivet should be backed up with a
weight of some kind 50 as to prevent
tearing OF the adjacent metal An
oxyacety,enr torch is the quickest
method Of cutting OF rivet heads.-De-
troit News.
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can employees; are baths, pool
tables a library of Spanish and Eng
lish books and current periodicals.
"Strikes have never disturbed
this camp. Its American managers
are required to learn the language of
the country, TO study the psychology
of the people, and to respect their
customs and traditions. When one of
this company's native engineers
sacrificed his life in an explosion to
save many fellow workmen, the COM
pany named the town plaza in his
honor and built monument to his
memory.
"The change in plant and animal
life and industries as you pass from
Arizona into Mexico is very slight
for the first 200 miles or more. Had
they not searched your trunk at the
custom-house, and maybe charged
you duty on that new camera, you
might not have realized that you had
crossed frontier. 1t is only after
you quit the high, rolling grassy
ranges of northern Sonora and strike
the Yaqui valley below Guaymas that
a new world reveals itself. Here the
bright, colorful life of the vast
coasted plains begins.
"Many of the same forage grasses
that cover the great Arizona ranges
are also found in Sonora and Sinoloa.
The beans of the mesquite tree are
likewise very fattening, and it is no
uncommon sight to see Mexican
heifer stand on her hind legs and
reach for the higher twigs Of this
succulent bush.
zone odd class of prospectors
makes a good living hunting bat
caves. In the hill countries of Sinola
and Sonora the Mexican bat breeds
by the thousands, and makes it home
in caves among rock cliffs. Here de-
pests Of guano accumulate, small
fortunes being sometimes realize
from the sale of one caves dc@2@;ts'
"To locate bat cave these c-'oro-
hunters work much as do the @3ck-
woods bee tree hunters in Ms ri.
They seek out likely cliff, wa i!
dusk, and watch for bats, sou y
close observation they can locatc thc
cave entrance from which the b&ts
emerge. This bat is small, with flat
head and broad ears, and gives off a
musky odor."
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STATE OF SONORA

The stat Of Sonora, which is re-
ported to save withdrawn from the
Republic of Mexico, is the most A
merican region in Mexico, according
to a bulletin of the National Geo
graphic Society.
"Here in Sonora the American
ideal has taken particularly deep
root" writs Frederick Simpich in a
communication to The Society.
. "MeXicans from other states call
these Sonora natives the Yankees of
Mexico because of their thrift, ad-
vancement, and close relations with
the Americans. Practically all fami-
lies of the merchant and ranching
classes send their children to schools
in the United States.
"These younsters, returning to
Mexico, are proud of their English
and their Yankee slang. They wear
American made clothes, dance all the
popular steps and display an under
standing of American ideals which
can only make of them more friendly
and helpful commercial neighbors in
the years tocome.
"Even now the average home in
northwest Mexico is largely furnish
ed with American wares-the Yankee
sewing machine the piano, graphic
phone, kitchen range, brass bed and
baby carriage are everywhere. And
from Uncle Sans factories our Mexi-
can neighbors get most of their ready
made clothing, their shoes, hats
vehicles, farming implements, canned
foods. and sporting goods.
"At Nacazari, Sonora, Yankee
mining company has built free
club and social center, for it's Mexi-
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CQLORED MAN DIES

Preston 5oyd, the son of Sapha
Boyd, died - Greenville, S. c., on
april 25th, 1920, after a lingering
illness. He Lad been working for
years on the railroad and had been
in GreeuvilIe only since Christmas,
coming hera On account of i'll health,
and died az he home of his sister,
Ella Boyd Davis. Sapha Boyd, his
rnother, is ore of the old Abbeville
colored residents and the many
friends of these people will regret to
learn of the death of Preston Boyd.
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REPUBLICANS AGREE ON
SERVICE MEMS BONUS

Washington. May 1O.-Chairman
Fordney of the House ways and
;aeans committee announced Monday
compromise among Republican
members Of The committee has been
reached on :. soldier bonus.
It provides for dollar a day cash
bonus for service men that did not
60 abroad I'd S1.25 per day for
those who w@n overseas, beyond sixty
days service.
The payments are to be made in
twelve installments yearly, extending
ever three years.
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PRINT PAPER TO GO
HIGHER, SAYS MAKER

Washingt,n, May 1O.-Further
sdvancemer. in the cost of print
paper Will 7ccur July l, Chester w.
Lyman, vice president of the Inter
national Paper Company Mnoday
told the Senate subcommittee in
vestigating the paper situation.
Government interference with
paper production was given as one
reason for the paper shortage. I'm
mediate curtailment Of the amount
used is necessary, Lyman said, and
predicted two years would be re-
quired for supply to equal demand.
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ASKS GERMANS
TO SPEED WAR TRIALS

London, May 10.-France is send
ing a note to Germany demanding
action in the war guilt trials which
the German government has prom
ised to conduct in the newly created
Supreme Court at Leipzig, it was
learned Monday. France is seeking
evidence of good faith that Germany
will fulfill her promises.
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hereby announce myself candi
dare for Sheriff of Abbev1l1e Count
in the Democratic Primary, and
pledge myself to be governed by tn
rules and to abide the result of the
primary. j. N. BLUM.
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SE4ERARD BROS.
abide the result of the primary.
J. 1. Perrin.

We are authorized to announce R
B Cheatham as a candidate for Clerk
Of Court, subject to the rules Of the
Democratic party and he pledges
himself to abide the result of the
primaries.
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CANDIDATES COLUMN s.
al
llNIFl llNIFlIRIl1[llI[EIE[El[ElIETE[EIE[lI9

All announcements in the candi-
dates column are published for cash
in advance.
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SUPERVISOR

I hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection as Supervisor of
Abbeville County and agree to abide
the result of the primary election.
W. A. STEVENSON
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FOR SHERIFF

I hereby announce, myself candi-
date for Sheriff of Abbeville County
in the Democratic Primary, and 1
pledge myself to be governed by the
rules and to abide the result of the
primary.
FOSTER B. McLANE
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hereby announce myself a candl-
date for Sheriff of Abbeville County
in the Democratic Primary, and
pledge myself to be governed by the
rules and to abide the result of the
primary. G. j. BRUCE.
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STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
COUNTY SAVINGS BANK

STATEMENT OF The CONDlIlON
OF THE
COUNTY SAVINGS BANK
located at Abbeville, S. G., at the
close of business May 4, 1920.
RESOURCES. i
Loans and Discounts - $SS,31S.S8
Overdrafts 2,716.69
Bonds and Stocks Own
ed by the Bank - --- l4,984.OO
Furnitnre and Fixtures 6,850.09
Banking House - l5,OOO.oo
Due from Banks and Bank /
ers lo,oo4'
Currency l,115.00
Gold --- 1900
'iICei Coin anu ' 1925
Checks and Cash Items =. 1,4s4.3s
TOTAL - - $141,5s1.23
Capital Stock Paid In - S25, 100000
Undivided Profits, less Cur
es Paid 592.39
lnQlVlQudi uepOSlIS
subject to check $70,687.4O :
Savings deposits 2,519,54
Time Certificates
of deposit ----- 8,765.00
Cashiers Checks - 5000
S2,O21.9!
Notes and Bills Rediscount-
Bills Hs Payable, including Ger '4
tifcates- for Money Bor-
rowed --- --- $1,000 25,5OO.OO
TOTAL $141,5s1.23
State of South Carolina,
County of Abbeville.
Before me came R. E. Cox, Cash
ier of the above named bank, who,
being duly sworn, says that the above
and foregoing statement is tgue
condition of said bank, as shown by
the books of said bank. !
Sworn to and subscribed before
me this 18th day of May, 1920.
w. D. WILKINSON,
Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
ALBERT HENRY
C. H. McMURRAY
D. H. HILL, Directors.