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Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-25
DARKESVILLE NEWS.

Darkesville. June 24-By orde
Of postmaster general hereafter on
mail route through the village fron
Inwood postoffice will be known a
route No. l instead of No l.. Thi
service is rendered by Mr.. E. NJ
Fulk Il
Mrs. Deliliah Legg, Miss Bertha|
Anderson, Mrs. Rebecca Andersson'|
Miss Lee Pine, Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ
Fulk and son Berkeley, ATTENDED
the memorial services at Highview
W. Va. last week. Mrs. Deliliaf
Legg and Mrs. Rebecca Anderson
remained to spend the week will
friends. n
Mr.. Oscar Fraley and family aftel
spending the winter at LynchburgA
Va, stopped over night with C. b
Lewis on their return home at Oke'
land, Pa.
Mrs. H. r. Lewis and children
spent over Sunday at Mr.. and Mrs
Hugh G. Lewis at Richmond, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Wageley and
daughters Neoma and Ruth ana Mr..
Robinson, of Martinsburg, were CALI
ers at c. B. Lewis.
Miss Lille Roberts. of Bunker
Hill, spent several days with rela'
tives.
Mrs. Ella Dunn and Mrs. Bessie
Whitacre spent the day with Mrs.
Chas. Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Daven,
pert, of Staunton. and Miss Eliza
! Cornwe1l and brother Clark, OF
i White Post, were guests Of Mr.. ano
/ Mrs. Samuel Stewart.
The Darkesyille Stars purpose
holding a festival on Saturday, July
Proceeds for the benefit of the
base ball team.
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Shepherdstown w, Va,
June "a, 1921.

Dear Editor:
Your editorial in Thursdays issue
entitled NO Cause For Criticism"
insofar as the title implies, is cor
rect, however much we cannot en-
dorse and praise the method adopt
ed in the selection of the route via
Leetown. From an investigation
made in this matter, we are con-
WINGED of one thing: That very few
people in Berkeley county and just
as few people in Jefferson county
knew anything whatever of this des-
ienation. which we believe was an
unWise procedure.
However, this is not a personal
question in any sense The writer
has no time to deal with this matter
in personal manner. Sharp crit
icism will not build roads, neither
will it cement a hearty cooperation
in the plan of having a road adopt
cd
The article you mention in the In
dependent together with the one
preceding it has had the effect of
sitting the taxpayers and citizens in
the two counties know what was 90
ing on. This publicity has demon
ctrated that the matter was not
held in high favor by the majority
Of the citizens in either county, the
proponents cf which ostensihly had
in mimi only one object making di-
rect connection with two county
seats-but since this matter has
come up for discussion | am con-
WINGED as you say that the tide has
aurned in favor of the Shepherds
town Charles Town route for the
reason that it is the more practical
BILE route. and will accommodate the
greatest number OF people.
Therefore the writer wishes it &c
be understood that he has no bitter
criticism for those who favored the
first selected route, and while work
inc fer and believing the Shepherds
town route is entitled to preference
on account of the fundamental fact
that it will serve the common inter
est of people in jefferson and Berk
eley better and link them up to {
more advantageous road system
vet we are fair enough to know thai
others may have a different view o.
the matter. but the fact does anC
must remain that this read SHOULD
be built so as to accommodate tbs
most people, especially n view c
the fact that it will traverse tn
usual methods of travel and vii
permit of its construction within tht
! ! G.,
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-25
DIES IN BALTIMORE.

Mrs. Cora Cox, mother of Mrs. c.
B. Osmond Of Berkeley Springs.
died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. c. II. Raitt. in Baltimore, after
suffering a stroke OF paralysis sew.
eral weeks ago. The remains were
taken to Cowart, Va. her former
home. where they were laid to rest
Thursday. Mr.. Osmond attended
the funeral but owing to an injured
foot Mrs. Osmond was unable to
leave home
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-25
INJURED BY AUTOMOBILE.

County Commissioner Frank r.
Rice. of Berkeley Springs, had
narrow escape when on his way
home his buggy was run into by
Charles DeGrange who was driving
his automobile. Mr.. Rice was pain
fully bruised by the impact and was
confined to his bed several days.
after the accident. E
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-25
SOCIAL SESSION.

The ladies' Of the P. 0. OF A. al
Berkeley Springs held a social after
their regular meeting, and an inter
esting program was rendered. The
National President OF the organiza
ion. paid her official visit at the
time. and a number of members from
Nartinsburg and Great Cacapon
Mern in attendance.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-25
COMMUNICATION.

We invite communication
from our readers with the I'M
derstanding that they will be
published only when permission
Is given to publish the authors
name. No anonymous communi-
cations will be published in these
columns.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-25

after the ancient Greeks who gave
learning to the world and who pro
duceG the most perfect specimens
of physical manhood. It would be
worth while.
This matter of mental and phyai-
cal education, because of its i'm
portance, should command the at
tention of every good citizen. It
reeds to be encouraged. No yourg
mar and no young woman ought to
be permitted to grow up in Amer
jca without receiving mental and
physical training that will tend to
fit them to become useful NUMBERS
Of their respective communities.
A man is reported to have sent
back an income tax return because
he thought it was an application
blank for some fraternal order. The
revenue collectors ought to take an
other look at it. for maybe after all
it was an examination blank for
an insurance policy or a sheet OF
census statistics.-Charleston Ga
zetto.
Wheeling gains seyenty-nine PIGS
but loses 1000 horses, according 10
federal census figures just an.
nounced There is some consOla-
ton in that horseflesh is not food
in this country and that one can
ride in Il fivver.--Gharleston Ga
2ette.
Naval planes in sixteen minutes
sent to the bottom in American wa
ters yesterday a German submarine.
This was i'll peace times. when such
q sinking of submersible is quite
n different thing from war times
Charleston Daily Mail.
The present industrial depression
is the best thing that ever happen
cd for the 105,70S,711 people of the
United States, according to Charles
NJ. Schwab. That makes 1t unani-
nous, Charley, except for 105,70S,-
TO Bluatield Daily Telegraph.
Roger Babson says there will be
no general revival of industry be-
fore 1922. Famous as Mr. Babson
is. he has been known to make mis-
] takes. But if lie is correct. why.
cheer up 1922 will be here almsot
before you know it 1921 is more
than half gone, already-Huntins-
ton Herald-Dispatch
Tho only person in all Pennsyl-
vania who served in the world War
to get a congressional medal of hon
or is James ]. Mostrovitch. Despite
his newness. Mostroviteh appears to
be good )ne.-Charleston Daily
Mail
Secretary Hughes effort to settle
all pending Japanese problems by
negotiations is naturally offensive to
those who would rather have them
settled with gunc fired by other
ssonle Morgantown New Dominica
The factions low seeking align.
1nent fer the overthrow of Mr.. Com
aers may be counting their chick
ems in the she'll Mr.. GompeYs dur
inc SO years incumbency. has ac
duired the hahf Of winning. ant
naturally tn old warrior would lik4
TO make it IN even Hunting
tan Herald-DiSpatch.
One lock at the bathing siIis anL
you know why the waves are wild
-Norgautown Post
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-25
GAMBLING IN Tie STANDS.

,sS ara ofen gambling on
.a ilsaball gene was done yester-
d4g in the graudstand in plain vic
,atiVn of ruling published by the
n2sateH management some weeks
ago WHICH tareatanrd prosecution,
and To the utter disgust of the
crowd in the grandstand which had
laid it's twenty cents per person 70
zoe uninterrupted baseball whose
spotloss character could not be
clouded by such commereializatior.
NO assume that gambling on the
eama IS done more OF less regular
~; hut certainly it has not beea
Cone moro hreculy here for a Ions
time, We are informed that the
matter has been reported. with the
names Of those involved, to the
asaha!l manasement and for the
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-25

Mrs Z. \. Shepicl5, formerly Miss
Nellie Edwards, of Brooklyn. y. "
and little chjld. are expected today
to spend the summer Win her par
ents. Ny and Mrs. W. H. Edwards,
West Burke street.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-25
SOME CROWD!

When $40 persons make use
of building in one weeks
time.
But then, can you blame
them when there are so many
attractions at the "Y?"
Better join if you aren't al
ready q member.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-25

AeFFS BARN BeRN6D 4
DOWN LAST Nl6rT. He S
OUT o. Leels! THAEs
ire Third BARN A6 S
HAD co Up IN Sktojce
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-25

Germans ard Poles are both goius
to leave Silesia, which will leave the
Silesians to quarrel and fight among
which no doubt, they
will promptly proceed to do-Char-
lesion Daily Mail
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-06-25

One look at the bathing SUITS and
vou know why the waves are wild.
-Norgautown Post.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-04

It is announced from Washington
that President Harding has decided to
refrain from public speaking for Pc
Rod OF six weeks. unless something of
more than ordinary Importance comes
up that requires a presidential address.
Our presidents, We believe, have gotten
into the habit Of talking entirely too
much. They cannot give much time and
attention to serious problems of state
If their time is occupied in preparing
and making public addresses. More
over, they sometimes say some thing;
that would be better left unsaid and
which they subsequently regret saying.
For instance, we opine that President
Wilson would have given something
later on if he could have erased his
silly "too proud to fight" speech de-
livered just after the sinking Of the
Lusitania.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-04

lection, as. congress realized the enor-
nifty of the job before it. If the new
law is upon the statute books even by
December it will be very good record,
considering the condition Of the world
and the further fact that the democrats
will do all they possibly can to obstruct
and delay. Hence Mr.. Sullivan's
structures are not well founded and
his criticisms appear more as the scold-
ing of a disappointed politician than
the unprecedented judgment of an i'm
partial chronicler of current events
and news gatherer of reliability.
If Mark isn't careful he will lose his
reputation for fairness and just dis
elimination in the discussion of large
and important public problems.
If the country were as certain that
congress would deal with other prob
lens as surely and satisfactorily as ii
will deal with the tariff there would
be less apprehension throughout the
land.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-04

in peace, in confidence and mutual un-
derstanding is about the finest ex-
emplification that two nations can
give to the world. have said on many
occasions that if all the nations of the
earth were as honest and unselfisf
as our republic there never would be
another war. shall revise it today
and say that If all the nations of the
earth are as unselfish and devoted to
their ideals as the United States and
Canada there never will be another
war.
III I may suggest, without a dis
cOrdant note, for there is none in my
heart, I should like to call attention
to the fact that the United States Of
America and the Dominion of Canada
have dwelt side by side and settled
their controversies without resort to a
superpower; but by the exercise of the
sovereignty of free people dealing with
one another. If we can commit CIV
ilized humanity to abiding righteous
ness and everlasting justice and inspire
it with our example, we shall have
made a long stride toward the peace
the world Graves"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-04
WAR WITH ENGLAND.

The Irish World, published in New
York, is quite sure that there is going
to DO war between the United States
and England in few years. Just hear
its lament:
WAR between England and America
is as certain, as inevitable, as was war
by England against Germany; it is, at
most, question of few years."
The ,Des Moines Register helps
spread the gloom by undertaking to
show from various quotatio that the
countries in question are headed for
an armed conflict. However, the peo-
pie Of the United States and of England
the sober, level-headed people-are
not going to take much stock in these
dark forebodings. If war between
these two great nations is precipitated
in "a few years" it will be good bye to
present day civilization. The world
cannot maintain it's equilibrium il a
war Of such gigantic proportions is go
ing to be launched on top Of what we
have already had.
If the people of the United States
and of England permit such jingoes as
the Irish World, the Hearst publica-
lions, that portion Of the American fed
Grafton of labor that proposed boy
colt against English goods until Eng
Land surrendered to Irish demands, and
other equally radical interests to in
fluence the two countries to 80 to war
they are not possessed Of the good sense
that the Freeman-JOurnal is pleased to
believe they possess. A war between
England and the United States Is sim
ply unthinkable and there is no danger
Of such tragic holocaust as long as
reason is upon the throne in either
country.
The Freeman-Jo Journal for itself pre-
fers to accept the ideas Of two Of
the leaders Of American thought, the
Hon. Newton w. Rowell Of Canada and
the Hon. Warren G. Harding, presi-
dent OF the United States. Both these
gentlemen spoke recently mt the COM
mencement day exercises of the Am
erican University in Washington and
the president said:
II do not think I can let this occa-
sion pass without giving assent to
many Of the appropriate and appealing
things just uttered by DR.. Rowell I
like his expression that American and
Canadian ideals are in common. And
while he spoke about the North Am
erican contributions to present day
civilization and to the world, 1t Oc-
Cured to me that the picture Of the
two great peoples living side by side
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-04
FRE1GHT RATES.

Nobody is disputing the fact that
there have been large increases in
freight rates. In August, 1920, the
railroad commission allowed increases
laggregating from 30 to 40 per cent 1t
was generally admitted at the time that
such increases were justified because of
the large increases the railroads were
compelled to pay for operating ex-
penses. Since 1914 the payroll alone Of
all the railroads in the country was in
creased from $1,4OO, 100000 to approx
imately S4,OOO.OOO,OOO per annum.
Taxes had almost doubled, as had the
cost OF material, and interest rates
had jumped from five to six and seven
per cent.
This increase in freight rates, per-
haps justified at the time, is quite
burden upon the people now because of
falling values of nearly all cOmmOdi-
ties, but some manufacturers, whole
salers, jobbers and retailers are laying
at the door of increased freight the
responsibility for larger share of
present costs Of commodities than the
increases in freight charges justify.
w. H. Williams, vice president Of the
Delaware & Hudson company and
chairman of the board Of the Wabash
railroad, testifying before the senate
committee on interstate commerce, gave
some figures showing the increases in
freight charges made last August COM
pared with the selling values of the
commodities shipped. Mr.. williams
figures are no doubt correct. He could
not afford to deal in Misrepresentation
In such matters. He shows that while
freight rates are very high, compared
with former years, they are not re-
sp0nsible for the reduction in price OF
farm products to anywhere near the
extent that some interests have tried
to make it appear.
In 1913, according to Mr.. Williams,
the wholesale price of cattle per cwt. In
Chicago was $S.15 and the freight rate
form Sioux City was then 24.5 cents
per hundred pounds. In 1919, the price
was $1GO5 and the freight from Sioux
City was 31.5 cents. Cattle in Chicago
have sold on the average this year Mt
$500 and the freight rates from Sioux
City are now Al cents per hundred
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-04

Oh, yes, we all know about Mr.. Bry-
ans predictions. He. now says that
II we would lay down our arms all the
nations would follow suit. Well, why
didn't he lay down his out at San Fran
cisco last summer? He kept on fight
ing until he was knocked clear out of
the ring and some say he even con-
tinued, fighting on the sly until after
the November election. Do you recall
the time he organized the Oriental
Overnight Springers," one million Of
whom were supposed to spring to arms
(which we didn't have) in single
night after war was declared? w. J..
is a great jollier and he doesn't seem
to forget the game with the accumula-
ton Of years.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-04
COMPARATIVE WAGES

The ways and means committee Of
the national house, now considering
impost duties to be provided in the
new tariff measure, has secured much
information in regard to wages paid
in this and other countries, especially
in Germany and Japan. The facts leave
no doubt of the necessity of a pro-
tective tariff to compensate American
producers of various kinds for the diff
ferences Of cost Of production here and
elsewhere. According to this infor-
nation the following weekly wages are
being paid:
In the chemical industry in the
United States, $31.O3; in Germany,
$633; in Japan, $3.50.
Pottery and Chinaware in the United
States, $3O.94; in Germany, $500; in
japan, Sc.
Glass in the United States, $26.s1 to
$69.S3; Germany 1924; Japan, 5000.
Iron and steel in the United States,
$4312; Germany 1914; Japan, $500.
Cabinet making in the United States,
1921; in Germany, $3.50; in Japan,
$3.50.
Candy making in the United States,
$19.S7; in Germany, 1928; in Japan,
$3.50.
Cotton weaving in the United States,
$2O.S6; in Germany, $4.35; in Japan,
$45G.
Wooden weaving in the United
States, $26.3S; in Germany, 1924; in
Japan, 1913.
Wage rates paid in England are also
in the possession Of the committee and
avera.Sa, about two7thirds as high as
those paid in this country.
1t is quite evident that Germany is
going to capture very large portion
Of the worlds markets regardless Of
the IL per cent export duties she must
pay the allies as PREPARATIONS bills.
If the industries Of this country are
going to have any chance whatever to
exist they must be given preference In
the American market and the only way
such preferences can be given Is
through protective tariff laws.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-04
DIFFERENCES.

With Senator Reed of Missouri de-
claring that government control of the
big packers perils industry and is
"kaiserism," and Senator Kenyon of
Iowa clamoring for government restric-
tons on packers, We have swell ex-
ample of doctors disagreeing. We
move that these two solons get to-
gether somewhere. say at Lineville,
which is midway between Iowa and
Missouri, and thresh it out. Somebody
is right and somebody is wrong, and
the public wants to get on the right
side.-WaterlOo Courier.
There is nothing unusual about the
differences Of Senators Reed and Ken
yon in this matter. Men have always
differed and always will. The people
want to be ION the right side," Of
course, and so does the average soma
tor, but we can't all see alike. Sena-
tor Kenyon may be right in his views
of government control of the packing
industry and Senator Reed may be
right. Experience alone can demon
strate which Is right. Should they
get together at Lineville' or any
other place they could not compose
their differences.
1t is entirely proper that men should
differ. entirely proper that they should
take sides and advocate the things in
which they believe and oppose the
thing which they deem it their duty to
oppose.
1t is no reflection upon Senator
Reeds honesty and ability that he
does not agree with public sentiment
in this matter, He is an outstanding,
red -blOoded man, not afraid Of the cars
or of anything else. We need such
fearless characters in congress and
nexer. needed them more than we do
today. Kenyon. and Reed are able to
take care Of themselves and are very
often found upon the same side of
public questions.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-04

Scratch the average mans skin
and that of many wonderland under
meath will be found the primitive man
or woman who delights to see a scrap
with the best man winning.-Oelwein
Register.
We don't believe 1t. The average
man or woman doesn't enjoy fight. If
the Dempsey Carpenter affair were
pulled off free of charge even in city
like Chicago not one-tenth Of the men
and women of the town would go to
see it. The sports who like that sort
of thing make lots of noise, but they
are comparatively few in numbers.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-07-04
DAYLIGHT THIEVES.

A well known Webster City land
owner showed the Frecman-Journal q
few days ago letter he had just To-
ceived from lOaning company that
now carries loan on his farm that l,c
wants renewed. The present rate is
81 per cent and he paid one per cent
commission at the time the loan was
negotiated some five years ago. Now
the company demands 61s per cent In
terest and a 21a per cent commission
and refuses optional payments in ex.
cess OF one fifth of the loan in any one
year. This is the way the money
sharks are treating the farmers at n
time when the value Of farm products
has hit per-war levels. 1t is quite ,vi-
dent that the loaning companies are
more interested in their own aggrand-
izement than they are in the welfare Of
the country. Cheaper rates Of interest
would go far in relieving the present
depression.
This land owner said he had about
decided to let the company fOreclOse
and take his chances of being able to
borrow the money in time to redeem
his property year after the foreclos-
ure, declaring that he would rather
be sandbagged at night by a foOtpad
than to be held up in broadday light
by thieves and robbers who are too
cOwardly to take chance at midnight
burglary.
The loan desired is only $1,000 in
amount on 12O acres Of good land that
the owner refused 5000 per acre for two
years ago, hence the security is ample
and the loaning company knows it.
because it already has loan for that
sum on the farm in question.
There is nothing in the claim that
money is scarce and for that reason
higher rates are justified. There is
vastly more money in the country now
than when this loan was placed five
years ago. Why, year and half
ago loans could be secured at five and
q half per cent and one per cent COM
mission. The writer knows this, be-
cause he placed one at that figure on
the oath of December, 1919, more than
year after the armistice was signed.