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Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-01

A further decrease in the num-
hcr of persons employed by manu-
featuring concerns in West Virginia
between June l and July 10 has
been reported to the State Bureau
of Labor.
On June 1, 1877 manufacturers EN-.
ployed 29.224 persons. By July Is
this number had been reduced to
25,2l2, a decrease of 4,012 en-
ployes.
The metal working and glass in
dustry suffered greatest through
the depression which has reached
all sections of the State. The de-
preston is partly due, some manu-
facturers hold, to the hot summer
months, during which business is
always light. they said.
A general resumption in manu-
featuring is expected by heads Of
most concerns in late fall. The
more pessimistically inclined assert
that con litions will not become nor
~ af0ro reXt spring, if then.
1--WE look for no improvement il
The 80, l,.ailatry until new wage
scale for Skilled men is made, COM
ipented officials of the St. Adams
Glass Company, of St. Adams. This
will be arrived at the first week in
August in conference between manu-
facturers and committees of blow
ers. The pu'tlic expects lower
prices. Freight rates also will have
to be reduced on both incoming and
outgoing material"
The Tariff bill will have ma
terial effect on the industry, in the
opinion of a dozen manufacturers of
glass, glassware and chjnaware.
The steel market is in chaotic
condition, say manufacturers of
iron products.
I'VE expect some little improve
ment in August and Soptelnher," re-
ported the Wheeling Metal and
Manufacturing Company, Wheeling,
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-01
APPLE wood USED
FOR MANY Purposes
Has Quite A Value As Timber.

It will seem incredible to the lay
man that apple wood has consider
able value as lumber, that it is ac-
tually cut for such, and that one
firm alone uses upward OF one mil
lion feet year.
The native wild apple. in particu-
lar, is tree with sterling qualities
Of wood The wood is tough, hard,
strong. The tree itself grows to
great age The craftsman in wood
finds apple wood one of the very
best for special purposes, one Of
which is tool handles. The tool
handle market is the one the farm
er shipping apple lumber caters to.
Apple lumber is sold by the cord.
The usual specifications stipulate
sound logs at least twelve inches
through. Right here, the limited
production of apple lumber is limited
at. Old apple trees very often have
unsound trunks. Under the most
favorable and exceptional conditions
only a few logs can be obtained
from a single tree. The farmer con-
sequently sells apple lumber in an
incidental, occasional way. Market
prices vary. One farmer has market
ed apple lumber within the last
year for $40 a cord, delivered to
mill.
The makers of tool handles, how
ever, are not the only buyers of ap-
pie wood. In some ways, the other
open market interests most farmers.
The apple tree trunk split up into
large chunks makes magnificent
fireplace wood. There is life and
last" in it, as the farm family puts
it. There is a New Hampshire farm
which for years has shipped apple
fireplace fuel for two Boston no
tells Sold for fuel, apple lumber
brings less than for tool handles,
but the qualifications are not nearly
so hard to meet. Many an old trunk
useless for the mill, is tip-top for
the fireplace.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-01
COMMENT OVER
WEST VIRGINIA
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Since the discussion Of the publ
cation of the city financial state
ment has come up at least portion
Of the public has conceived an ex-
aggerated idea Of the cost Of max
ing such publication as well as OF
the rates which the general law
fixes for such service
The present rate for publishing
legal notices is two cents word
for the first insertion and one cent
a word for each subsequent inser-
ton. There is nothing exorbitant or
unusual in this rate of compensa-
ton The old rate for this class OF
work was fixed nearly forty years
ago, and so remained, until changed
by the last session OF the legisla-
ture.
The Exponent would ask whether
The salaries and costs of forty
years ago are to be compared with
those Of today? What do you sup
nose an employee would do II his
employer should ask him to accept
a salary that man OF equal worth
received forty years ago? He would
probably ask the lunacy board to
pass on the employers sanity. Like
wise in nearly every other line or
costs. On the other hand, in days
gone by, the circulation of newspa-
pers were only a small portion OF
what they are today, and the price
of white paper is several times
doubled over the pric- then.
The Exponent feels that con-
servative estimate of the cost OF
publishing the city financial state
ment in the two daily newspapers
would be from $1,000 to s140o, for
it is hardly possible that the state
ment for the past year would ex.
coed in size the report of the audit
for the past two years, if 1t would
be as large, and there is certainly
nothing to become excited over,
since this law is nothing new, hav-
ing been in force for more years
than the ordinary man IN Clarks-
burg has lived.
The average layman takes but lit
tie interest in the laws under which
we are governed and his knowledge
of their requirements is very limit
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-01

ed. Only in rare cases where the
matter becomes agittated does he
pay any attention to such require
ments. Then some one with equal
or less knowledge of the facts start
in to make a lot OF unreasonable
statements about the matter and
these statements are swallowed as
absolute truth without investigation
whatever as to the real facts.
The publication Of an annual fin
ancial statement is required of all
municipalities and county levying
bodies and a rather stiff penalty is
provided in case of failure. 1t Is
an annual fixed charge and can in
no way under the law be evaded. 1t
Is an inherent right of a taxpayer
to know what the public officials,
who are no more than taxpayers
agents, do with the money that is
entrusted to them to expend. The
cost of the statements are borne by
the taxpayers and they have right
to them
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-01
GROWING IN WEST
VTRGTNIA-IMPROVE BY
FALL PREDICTED IN REPORT.

but no decided betterment or pros
Ferrous condition before early
spring. Steel has declined $25
ton since January 1, and will prob
ably go lower this fall"
Metal working plants employed g..
725 men on June l ard 1856 on
July IS, reduction of 2,039 en-
rloyes.
Condition in the wooden and CLOTH
ing industry are said to be good.
Most wooden mills have reduced
prices to near actual cost of pro-
duction and as a result their plants
are operating at capacity.
The interviewer Mills, Martins
burg, reported that it has eight full
weeks of night and day run ahead.
with prospects of a greater demand
in the early fall.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-01
SPIRIT OF ANARCHIST SEEN =
IN THE BOOTLEGGER, CLAIMS
DRY CHIEF OF THE NATION

Prohibition Commissioner Haynes,
speaking at the Washington Grove,
Md. Summer Assembly, declared
"he is short-sighted American who
fails to see in the bootlegger of to-
day both the spirit of the anarchist
and the Bolshevik."
"The bootlegger, whether he be in
the highest or lowest walks of life,
is in the last analysis law yio-
lator." the Prohibitioner Commits
sioner asserted.
stripped of his social prestige
and political influence, he is a GRIM
inal, giving assistance and encour-
agement to those forces whose bust
pess it has been to prostitute states
manship and debauch citizenship,
Fnich have murdered more men in
the discharge of their duty in pro-
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-01

portion to the number employed In
the enforcement Of law than fell on
the battle fields of France in de-
tense of our flag"
The personal liberty argument
against prohibition was described
as soap bubble" by Commissioner
Haynes, who added that some of
the most venomous attacks on the
Eighteenth Amendment are camou-
tagged as personal liberty. Ameri-
canism and patriotism"
The commissioner told his audi.
ence that the enforcement Of the
dry laws was difficult but so, he
added, was the enforcement OF the
laws against murder and arson.
Strict enforcement OF the prohibit
ton laws, he conceded, would give
all law added authority in the pub
lie mind.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-01
Knockabout
Notes
WHEN II HURTS.

w TIE ~ F1Sf'
Human nature is a queer animal
as it has been frequently observed
in the past. One month ago there
was a general outcry against the
laxness of the enforcement OF the
traffic laws in the city. Then there
came change in the police person
mel and a subsequent tightening up
in the enforcement. Many were
caught; most of them paid their
fines, admitting their guilt; some de-
manded and were given trials. No
injustice was done, so far as we can
learn. But now we hear the cry that
the law Is being enforced too strict
ly-that this or that infraction was
unintentional. was insignificant and
should not have been reported. And
so the policeman is condemned II he
does and condemned if he doesn't
The manner of arrest may some
times be open to criticism; that is
a matter Of the individual officer,
and any complaints may be made to
the chief. But we would commend
the officers in their strict enforce
ment OF the 1aw-even stricter en-
Aforementioned remind them that
they must not be drawn from their
duty by appeals for mercy from this
or that person, he he high or low,
rich or poor Traffic laws were writ
ten in the interest of the whole pop
ulation and must be enforced from
that angle.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-01
BACK AGAIN.

BACK AGAIN.
The people will be glad to see
Mayor Seibert return to his duties
here, not only because they like TO
have chief executive on the job but
also because there are some acute
questions awaiting his action. me
suspension of two policemen, the
resignation of two others, and the
appointment of successors to all OF
them must be reviewed by him the
matter of financing for the street
construction work needs attention,
not that It is in any sense bad but
some arrangement needs to be
made whereby some cash can be
made available for the contractor;
and perhaps it will be found advis-
able to proceed to the collection OF
first payments on work done for
property owners last year. And
there are other problems that need
attention, more or less important,
but all requiring settlement for the
orderly progress Of the city's af-
fairs.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-01
TRY THIS FOR DARK
RINGS UNDER EYES

Martinsburg people will be SUI.
prised how quickly simple camphoT,
hydrastis, witchhazel, ETC., as mix
ed in Lavoptik eye wash, relieves
bloodshot eyes and dark rings. One
user says the first application en-
tirely removed redness from his
bloodshot eyes. Another states Law
optik leaves eyes clear and white.
One small bottle usually helps ANY
CASE, weak, strained or inf1amed
eyes. Aluminium eye cup FREE.
Workings drug store. 1t
Read the Martinspurg Journal
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-01
MartinSburS
I'm The Past
TEN YEARS AGO
(Taken From the Files Of The
JournaD

Mrs. Sarah Z. Miller dies at hos
pital
]. W. Dean and Lawrence He'd
ges return from trip to Oklahoma.
Attorney and Mrs. A. B. Noll and
party 20 to camp at Wetumpka,
near Falling Waters.
Apple buyers begin to register In
city.
FIVE YEARS AGO
officer Snyder threatens to sue
the Reverend r. L. Wright, First
Methodist pastor, for alleged defam-
atory statements against him to the
course of a sermon, and the Even
ing World for printing a synopsis OF
the remarks.
DR.. p. A. Shaffer, Of St Louis,
visits parents here.
Master Sites Fulk Injuries him
self fooling with loaded revolver.
Burglars make futile attempt TO
enter H. H. Emmert's and Col
John f. Boyd homes on West Burke
street.
ONE YEAR AGO
Mr.. Nathan Fine and MISS Bessie
Conn weeded in Baltimore.
Miss Frances Grimes and Douglas
Eichelberger wed in Hagerstown on
July 31st.
Ex-Governor J. Frank Hanley'
we'll known here killed in auto
train wreck in Ohio.
Abyssinian lecturer, Reverend G.
r. Checlizzi. visits city and makes
three church addresses.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-01
$500 TO PASTOR.

By the will of the late Miss Mag
gle Slower, Hagerstown, $500 is left
to Rev. J. Edward Harms. pastor
of the Lutheran church Of that city.
Several other $500 and 800 bene-
ffciancies are named and the Wash
ington county orphans home and'
the Salvation Army are named as
residuary legatees.
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-01
GARBAGE AT NIGHT.

There is much to commend in the
action Of the Council in arranging
for the removal of the garbage at
night. which starts tonight. just as
1t is a wise move to have it hauled
to dumps outside the city. Require
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-01

ment OF bond for performance, and
rigid requirement that the contract
or shall cover the ground thorough
ly-our own idea is that garbage
might easily be missed at night by
reason Of the darkness-and come
within all the rules for sanitation,
ought to mean big advance for the
city in the way of solving the garb-
age prObIem
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-08-01

Miss Olivia working, well
known trained nurse. of 701 Vir-
einfa avenue, is visiting at her old
home in Loudoun county, Va.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-25
Two French Stars
Unable to Compete
In Big Penn Meet

PHILADELPHIA, March "a. More
than 5000 athletes, representing 400
universities, colleges and schools in
all sections of the country, are ex-
pected to participate in the University
of Pennsylvania relay carnival on
April 20 and so. George W. Orton.
manager of the games, said to-day he
had ordered $500 contestants tickets
printed and that every indication
pointed to the entry list reaching that
number.
Orion also announced that a. new
event, a two-mile interscholastic relay
race, has been added to tho program.
1t is open to both high and preparatory
schools.
The French relay team which will
compete at the meet will leave Bor-
deaux April on the liner France and
is scheduled to reach this country
April 16. according to q cablegram
made public to-day by Mr.. Orton. Tho
French team will consist Of Delvart,
Andree and Duilleux, with another man
yet to be selected.
Ali Kan, the famous sprinter, is i'll
and unable to make the journey, while
Denys, another great French runner,
cannot obtain 1eave from the army
long enough to visit America, the cable
gram said
New-York tribune., 1921-03-25
American Rowing
Body Alters Dates
To Avoid Conflict
National Association to Hold
Regatta June SO; Cana
dians Retain June 29-3O
BY BRIGGS

The conflict of dates, which nearly
brought severance of relations be-
tween the National Rowing Association,
the American body, and the Canadian
Rowing Association, has been adjusted
to the satisfaction Of both organiza-
tlons, it was announced last night. The
National Association, which had sane
toned the American championship re-
gatta for June 20 and 80, the dates
which the Canadians had decided upon,
will change the dates, probably to June
and 6.
The American officials declare there
was no intention to conflict with the
st. Cstharine Club regatta and that
when the sanction was granted it was
believed the Canadians had selected an
earlier date for their title meet.
Had we known that the St. Cath
arlne Club races would conflict with
ours we never would have sanctioned
June 20 and 3d." said an N. r. A. off,
cial 1--WE are eager to. continue the
friendship with the Canadians and will
gladly move our dates forward to June
and 6. Talk of reprisals and boycotts
was altogether too hasty, and I am sure
1T was due to understanding"
The official added that a number of
Americans would take part in the
Canadian regatta and it was expected
the st. Catherine Club would send a
delegation here for the national meet.
The Canadians were notified yesterday
that the American daJes had been
changed and word is expected from
them shortly as TO the exchange OF
entries
New-York tribune., 1921-03-25
Paulette Placed
On Ineligible List
By Judge Landis
National League Player De-
nies Throwing Games, but
Admits Gambler Associate

CHICAGO. March 24-Eugene A.
Paulette, National League baseball
player, to-day was placed on the in
eligible list by Judge Kenesaw M.
Landis, Commissioner of Baseball, for
his alleged connection with throwing
baseball games. Paulette was a mem
Der of both the Philadelphia and St.
Louis clubs. 4&
Paulette, in his statement to the
Commissioner, denied having thrown
any ball games, and asserted that dur
ing the last playing season he held
himself aloof from corrupting associa-
tions; but, according to the Commits
sioner, the fact remains chat he
offered to betray his team and that he
put himself in the vicious power of
alleged gamblers"
Paulette admitted to the Commits
sioner that he received money from
Elmer Farrar, of St. Louis, as a loan.
which he has not. repaid; that the
money was given to him by Farrar
some time after an interview with
Farrar and another St. Louis man
named Carl Fork, in which interview
Farrar and Fork urged Paulette to CO.
operate with them in crooked gambling
on baseball games to be thrown by
this player.
Forks name was mentioned in con-
nection with the world series scandal
of 1919, but the grand jury was unable
to get him to come to Chicago to
testify.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-25
Jack Dunn Will Take
Bates Case to Landis


BALTIMORE, March Johnny
Bates, former National League out
fielder, will not be permitted by the
National Association of Minor League
Clubs to play for Rocky Mount in the
Virginia League. For leaving the Mo-
bile club to play for the Baltimore
Drydocks, Bates was placed under sus-
pension last summer.
Subsequently Jack Dunn, manager Of
tho Baltimore Internationals, pur-
chased Bates's release from the Mo-
he would be permitted to continue play
ing for the Drydocks. Dunn later ar
ranged to sell Bates to Rocky Mount
Last night Dunn was notified that
Bates had been suspended for five
years. Dunn states that he will take
Bates's case to Judge Landis, base
ball commissioner
New-York tribune., 1921-03-25
Slim McGrew
Gives McCraw
Nine a Tussle
Lean Seven FO0ter Loses
Game by His Wildness;
Monroe Makes Home Run
BY Charles A. Taylor

+ GALVESTON, Tex, March 24.-The
Giants had close call to-day, defeat
ing the Galveston Sandcrabs by only a
one-run margis, z to 6. Bill Ryan, who
started in the box for the New Workers,
turned over a 3 to / lead to Pat Shea,
but the Sandcrabs took most kindly to
Pats curves and raped out Ave hits
for five runs. Shea was finally removed
from the box by Acting Manager Jen-
nings in favor of Olin Voigt, who
checked the rally.
! An interesting feature of the game
was the appearance of seven-foot Slim
| Dan McGrew as pitcher for the Calves
| ton team. Slim went to the mound IN
! the sixth and showed worlds of speed,
| but had difficulty in locating the plate
| 1t was his wildness that enabled the
Giants to tally sufficient runs to nose
out their opponents.
| McGrew was secured from the Yoa-
KUN club for the small sum Of $25, and
promises to make, big hit in the Texas
League circuit. 1t would not be at all
surprising it he shot up to the majors
in year or so.
The batting hero of the day was
Johnny Monroe, who banged out home
run in his first trip to the plate. The
game began at 4:30, so as to permit
the Galveston fans to attend to their
business matters, and the result was a
big crowd, which had more than one
dream during the game Of seeing their
boys trim the famous Giants. Slim Nc
Grew had his big chance, but fell by
the wayside.
Manager McGraw announced tonight
that he was trying to secure Billy Pat
terson, the San Antonio shortstop. in
exchange for Ewell Gross, now with the
Giants second team. In order to ac-
complish his purpose McGraw will have
to obtain waivers on Gross from all the
National League clubs.
Tho ccora.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-25
Hopkins Meets James To-day
For Golf Title of Florida
Sir Straight Defeats
Drive Mack to Bat

r AXE CHARLES, La, March "a.
Connie Mack's patience is
exhausted at last. The tall tactician
stood by complacently while his
Athletics were finishing last in the
American League six seasons in
succession. starting in 1915. He
took these bumps as a matter Of
course. But even the calm de-
meanor of = somber Connie Mack
can be ruffled.
It took six straight defeats ut
the hands Of rival teams. at the
training camp here to arouse peace.
full Connie Mack to fighting pitch.
After the sixth licking. Mack, In
censed at the turn Of events, aban-
doned the cool of the dugout, shed
his coat, rolled up his shirt sleeves
and, grabbing a bot, dashed to
the plate and proceeded to give
his players lesson in the art Of
hitting. This is the first time in
a great many years that the one
time wizard, manager has handled
a bat.
Even the patience of a Connie
Mack can be exhausted.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-25
Fishing Schooner
Mayfower Ready
ToEnter for Race

ESSEX, Mass, March 24.-The ques.
tion whether the fishing schooner May
flower, which is being built on yacht.
like lines for Boston interests to de-
fend the International Fishing Vessel
Cup, won by the Esperanto at Halifax
N. S., last fall, would be ready to par.
ticipate in the season of fishing re-
quired to qualify was answered to-day
when April IL was set as the date for
her launching.
The Mayf1ower then will have nearly
three weeks in which to have her masts
stepped, her rigging rove on and sails
bent preparatory to going to sea. This
work will be done at Boston. She must
start for the Banks by April 80. For
the launching ceremonies officials OF
tho state and Of the City Of Boston will
come here to see the Maydower 60 over
board.
Another possible contender for the
honor Of standing as defender Of the
Esperanto's cup was launched hero yes.
terday from q yard adjoining that in
which the Mayhower is being built. The
schooner Is the L. A. Dunton, 122-foot
vessel, built more nearly than the May
flower on the usual fisherman's lines
She will be commanded by Captain
Felix Hogan, Of Somerville, a city with.
out a water front, from which Captain
j. Henry IIarkin. prospective skipper o
the Mayfower, also halls.
LUNENBURG, N. S., March "a
Preparations were under way to-day
for launching the schooner Bluenose
here next Saturday. with which Novs
Scotians hope to win the internationa
Esherme ems trophy, which was captured
last fall by the schooner Esperanto, al
American-owned craft. Scores of mar
iners from along the coast alread,
have arrived here to see the vessel en-
| ter the water.
New-York tribune., 1921-03-25
Lee Out of Navy Boat
With Sore Muscles

;, ANNAPOLIS, Md, March 24.-With
the tn exception xs Of Lee, bow, who is rest.
ing on account Of sore abdominal
muscles, the Naval Academy varsity
crew is using all it's regulars in daily
practice and making good progress.
Kirkpatrick, who rowed on the four last
year and in the second vorsity this sea
son, is taking Lees place for the pres.
ent. The varsity and Eve other crews
were on the water this afternoon, but
the rowing was done in College Creek,
rough.
Glendon has been shaking up the Sec
ond varsity and now has Bolles, stroke
Of the four last year, strokinr that
eight. Bolles is very strong and q good
oarsnan and is expected to pull the
crew ahead. The younger Glendon is
doing good work with his plebes and has
two unusually heavy aggregations. The
average weight of his lirst eight is
20 Ia pounds, and Of his second
III ga pounds