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'HERE M1*kL TBI PKUIB, TBI PIOPLK'b klUHXb MAI MAIN, lOiAlttS It Y INFL.lJfcNOK AM) I) N BKlBEl) BY aATN" iS8TABUSHED 1882, M ART1NSBUR4, W. Va., SATURDAY, JULY 15. 1916. VOL. ;*5 NO. 19. nw i*;fi\ / r s/r 7 r[> rs TO Sites obidft i0 rn nnn aprii hM J ? : M' !"$a uJjUOU fiLh Ready in Case of n Strike .c Prevent Interruption of Serv ice. ' ^ enn jylvania ruilroud w ?]l have at least >0,000 nun perhaps as many ;,s ' >>n the iim?s east of Pitts-' burgh. pledged ami ready for special ! dut\ to prevent, if possible, a eonip!e;e interrupl ion <>i t^e service in t > 1.? event ol :i strike. I" ii is is indicated liy the immense \olume of responses that : have teen pouring in at all points oil the raihoa.l. in reply to Hem rai .Man ager i--. Long's call for volunteers. j I he I reecom \vii!i which volunteers | have come forward does not mean' tli.H a strike o! t?ie i'.> ''Mil onL'inonion, Conductors liromen and trainmen could fail 10 he a se-ions matter, or that the raiiroad could he k pi in op-1 era (ion except with re.it dilli."ulty. I The volunteers wouid have to ho with-! drawn from other branches of the serv ice, .mil in some cases \\ mid require additional t.iaming tor li'tcir new du ties. 11 does, however, prove that this railroad can count upon the coinplei * loyalty and devotion ol* a ve-y > mini her of employes in any company. Some of the enginenien, conductor , firemen and trainmen, even, have as sured their employing olli.cers thai they would remain loyal. In.other branches of ;hc service in cluding the clerical and olIUx* forc? response has been very general. An overwhelming majority ol the shop men have place d iheir services at : he disposal ol the company. At a!! ih< lnr?;e shops, such as in j,n,| ahon: ' '? mk'?- Wilmington, J.aiiimore. I iarrisb.irj!, AUoona, Keno vo and Pitcairn, practically every man has oilored to do everything in his power to guard against a tie-up ?,r |'n,. ! railroad. Many pens ion employes iiave eager! v j written thai t!m\ an- still fit lor ac t.ve work and ready to serve on call, i Other volunteer ; include men who re-1 .signed to take up did'eieut work but I siill feel that ties of .he e!d loyalty. A ! typical letter from on- of these mem ! whose lather before him worked K> ? years lor the railroad, offered t>:<r serv ices of the writer and of l'5 other men including lu c...-enginumn and r, ex-I liremen, 'in graiihule for l:,e kindness, i extended by tiio railroad ;<> m\ -if and ! my old father." Stockholders have offered to nroloci j the interests of the properly m, wiiicii I they are pari owners. One of liiemi volunleered his s-rvhr- free ,(i.. months, and promised ,,, recruit oYn ers for similar sen ice. "i am now nearly > years old, clear- ' headed, firm on my and al your i service," said a letter from (),' Mh. j Soldiers" National lloit.es. r,,e man1 who wrote il Mas an excursion agoni many years ago. lor s-ashore travel. i ' 1 woul(l take almost unlimited chanccs lo remain loyal," wrote an old employe, now well up in the service. Who offered to do any work required.' WHO (l-ciared he wouid nol go out said: "The olilcers of mv di vision have been very good to me. n is my duty to do lik< wise. | shall do all in my power to prevent this' trou ble. A ,vardtna.<ter with ;:j wirs or serv-! s:ii'1 'hal not oil,. i? ?r (li'. Jl'O men would si.nc-, if ordered to yon would have to got a galling gnn 1 to drive them away." ? * ^ "r 'for volunteers has boon to inemm.. very creatly tho 11 HID0?ff Ol I|(?\v 'M???1 i, L N >'PP:K*ations lor posi tions in the. service. ( WAHLESTON- Po|n? !-% i < , ' w.n. j '(,(?] Khodes, 100, is the oldest man registered to vote1 in the state primary. He lives in' precinct No. L\ Harper district, Hoane ' county. He was born in Virginia, the'' records show, foriy-sc.vei, years be-! for? the separation of West Virginia' from the mother state j Those senate appropriations seem | large, but. It's cheaper to he prepared than to get licked.?New York Sun. i THE CITY COUNCIL DECIDES TO OIL PRINCIPAL STREETS WILL PURCHASE 8,000 GALLONS FROM THE BAKER OIL COM PANY, RICHMOND CITIZENS WILL BE ASKED TO CLEAN STREETS IT* FRONT OF PROPERTY SPECIAL MEETING TONIGHT TO PASS TWO ORDINANCES-? i ROUTINE BUSINESS Definite action was taken last night by the City Council ti improve the rendition of the streets, it being de cided to purchase an 8,000 gallon car of oil from the Baker Oil Company, Richmond, Ya., and as quickly as it arrives place it on the streets. The council also decided to ask the citizens to sweep the streets in front of their several properties the day before the oil is put on, and thereby save the city the expense of cleaning the streets. It was also decided to use hand sprinklers, which is much cheaper than the former method employed and will cause the oil to be more evenly distributed and cover a large area. Street Commis sioner Bromley estimated that the S.000 gallons will cover 40 city squar es. The oil will cost $7.07 I<\ O. B. Martinsburg. Two Ordinances. An ordinance governing the clean ing of cesspools, etc., by the board of health was read the first time and referred to the ordinance committee, which is composed of Messrs. Bert, ( line and Wiltshire. I lie Martinsburg Power Compauy asked that an ordinance be passed i a ti lying and confirming the franchise granted the Edison Manufacturing Company November 14, 1889, and transferred to the Martinsburg Power Company March, 18 1895. This was also referred to the ordinance com mittee, and at a special meeting to night. both will be passed. Many Pavements. The following pavements were or dered laid on East Eiberty street: Miller Small, A. P. Lord (3), George Frederick, Mrs. Johanna Porter, Cleg Keplinger, Mrs. Charles Lambert, (2), A. Snyder, J. R. Clifford, Mrs. George Schubert, Steven Elum, Mrs. Mary I'.rown, Mrs. Drenner, Mrs. Carter Agae, John Freeman, Mrs. Mary Kicker, Daniel Pitzer, Mrs. Samuel I'eohm and Mrs. Catherine Sullivan, ("Jus Yountz, Third street; Pentacostal church, Pennsylvania avenue and High street, and Jerry Cashman, High a I'd Avery streets. Must Repair Streets. f he Martinsburg Gas Company re pairing a line on West King street did not leave the street in as good condition as found. Tlie street com missioner was instructed to make the repairs, and the gas company will be i equired to pay the bill. It was an nounced that the policy of the ad? ministration would be that all pet sens using the streets for laying or repairing gas or water lines will be required to leave them as they were found, or pay the city for the work. License Granted. R. M. Jacques was granted a lic ense to operate a shooting gallery at l'?5 East Martin street. To Erect Sign. Charles E. Fisher wa* g-.ven per mission to erect a large sign at his jewelry store, 200 North Queen street hut the matter of permitting a small sign to ba erected was withheld. Water Line Trouble. (J. C. Lemeu, who laid a water line to his property 00 Avery street, ask ed for a reduction in the rate, c'aiin ii;g ho was entitled to such because ot the expense entailed in laying the line. The water board will pass on this. Must Lay Pavfcments. The residents of North Maple a\e nue will be required to lay their pave ments, and Recorder Zirkle was di rected to notify them again, and if they fail to heed the notice action will be taken. Clean Lots. Messrs. Walker and Horn were di rected to clean their lot at. the North Queen street crossing, the Shawkey heirs to cut hedge cn North High street, and Mrs. Rigsby on East John street. Fence Quarry Holes. Street Commissioner Bromley was directed to build a fence around the quarry holes 011 Third street. The bridge on the Charles Town road at the quarry being reported in a danger ous condition, the street commission er will also give it attention, and if found to be in the city limits im pairs will be made. Remove Garbage. Those in charge of the garbage 011 Saturday nights were directed to re move the cans from the streets. The fire committee was directed to ask for bids for the firemen's uni forms. The street commissioner will place a railing at the end of the sidewalk J at Strothers's property on Virginia avenue. 1 Street Commissioner Bromley wilt ! make an estimate of opening a (litcri on Hess avenue. Those attending the meeting were j Mayor P. VV. Leiter, Councilmen, I). I N. Dunn, G. B. Wiltshire, \V. S. Hurl, j P. M. Cline and John T. Wolford; 1 Recorder John H. Zirkle, City Attor ney Paul H. Martin, Water Superin tendent George H. Shaffer, Fire Chief ! Martin Quinn and City Health Officer Dr. C. E .Clay. Attend Banquet. After adjournment the mayor aim council accepted an invitation to at- ! tend a banquet given by the T. P. A. \ at Wood-He's cafe. TURNPIKE DIRECTORS Who will Be Stat'oned on William sport Pike to See That Speed ing is Stopped In reply to the request of the many residents of tlie Mart insburg and Williamsi>ort turnpike tliat speeding on that highway be stopped, the coun ty court has ordered the director of the company to appoint an ofli to be stationed on that road for that purpose. The directors will have to appoint the officer and while nothing definite regarding who he will be is known, it is thought that tlie company will hold a meeting shortly and name him. The Kaiser thinks the trouble with the Russians is that they will no' stay whipped.?Florida Times-!'nior:. Not only Is the Colonel not a sure winner, but he isn't even a good los er.?Charleston News and Courier. Carranza's General Tre vino evident ly wants it understood somewhere that he is not inviting Villistas to join him in a war against the United States, but has resumed battle against them. This is an agreeable coming from that quarter.?New York World. MEAT PRODUCTION l.\l W rh ? ? Ufn-r ? Mr rA-'i Wr, ; -few i HL, . Hi i j ? LU !S Increase In Beef and rfiuton Output | Means More Production Cost. Tilat llOlV;: I' ?:< I 'u,.,; | |? a ? low ' ^ e it t ?? ?.{,. ,( and nnii toil in : ho .? Ihe west, bin ;! ?. 11 (l? i . j,u r..aS(, js I likely to be aceompa:?i?.?.! b\ jn I ( n'as,> i of production, ale '<'llief <'?? !i<'i!isi?j11s A reporl or. i "kive Sto< i. v< itiuctio: in ;Eleven j 1 ar w<- , . ? wliicU tii., I <l<M?arliii.'ni ;i v ii? ui; ?iv p:i ; jts | published. Tlii rep-.r. i ; <lf , | ii v seel ions : 11; ? <> i. : \ , 1 0,1 ' i:<' "KM ( ? ; ' < , j ,, , ) ( ,(j j | s,atos, 1:1 !> p;i : ? ion w > -h I he depa I'l men. p. , , n ( ngaged lor some i inie. It di ;,M| ? : the reasons lor tin- long (|!M m ?neat product ion in i K> We-t :md ev I'lams u iiy there r< >ji |0 I;o 1 i? vo ? hat l his is now 111i?.? ? of t;1(. in addition it. includ< d< (aiied stud u's ol ? ho pn ' ui , . ()j iM'odiit in ?; steers a!id lamh Ih.'t wen 1!) i 11 JUKI I" ! !. y(,.ir in | wl'IcrJi, Ilio in vest h-at'ons on which | 'liC reporl. is ha sod was made, the' numbers of live s<orl< j;, i,.p.vei? ' elates oi' Arizona, raliioniia. Colora.- j do,Idaho, .Monlana. !vvada, Now i -Mexico. (;rc?o?. \V:i d.ingb ? and ! Wyoming. declined ;?\:\ ,)(.r cent. ! lor I his decline the ieport holds I lie ' set I lenient of public, land t and the} crtiseqiK i t r< ,1,. ? < ? , , , v , | primarily responsible. .> runnier of' other causes have cent ribnl ed to the.'1 down ward mov< incut, but ii. is point.- ^ ( (| m" Ihese have |? o,i ,,,,,re l.haii f olfset. hv hi*;h < e , ;md theroforol more profit a h'e range animals, and 1 the gem ral agrieiilt m al rje\ elojum-nt | which have lavored prodnd ien hy j h ading to ;i more wide; proad adop-' lion of the practice of v.ir,i<M- f.-eding Mid winter pasturing on alfalfa and cultivated crops. The prediction (hat. this decrease j hereafter* will give way to an in 1 crease is hased upon the belief thai, j the amount of live stock on farm::! ;!,"J homesteads will be greater in the ! '"lure, thai, the stock ranges in the! national forests will continue p, jrn. ' prove, I hat, t in. carrying capacity of I the stock ranges on the public; do-j main may be increased r>y legal reg ulation, and finally that, high prices of range animals and ' M r method* 1 will result in a more < , ojouf. utillzn i f ion '>f available Jorage, or, in' other words, a greafer produet ior,' per ! u??it f)f forage, ,n 11,11 ''t 'Va- <? it'sfoat<"i unit no "?ore than iJO per cent, of Hie nev/ set tiers had more live stock than was necessary to supply them with work '?Ml milch animals. The. siuation in this respr-cf, how >er, was changing oven then, and ? ,<? move menf for the production of more live <;f0< k may he cxpectf"! to mi I i 11 lie * b< c if;e both ?"ail.f and agricuh i'r?*w conditions tnai.e this ind< p'-n hie to really f" ' ?-?tnl ;arm;ng. 1 he change will hr gradual, it is said, and only a few head of stock will be added to a farm, but ultirmveiy and in the ag gregate the ill ere; o will bo greater than that wh.vji ; j 1<(ljy fo bo ac complished in anv other way. The problem for tiie X:.v. ? a?id the N;11 1 tional govern men!, it is said, is to afd in the change and working o it a system whicii will make such agri culture profitable. In addition to (hi incrtaso in iho iilimbers of farm took, there Is little doubt that tlie carrylnsr capacity or Il.c; o.vistinir rangos r,-ln bo groally onlart'od. Ilos iias been dcinoiiHlratcd in th(. national capacity 0f many rang. < ?> i n? l.? to '(? per frnl. Tills pro -houid continue for al least ten. ears more and should ; suit in build :i"> up the c;in'yiii?- caparitx <?C Iho .i'lill.tl lolVsts .is .1 wholr by por ? aps J., pm- eeni. .1 ? >*' * 'I'Mit. wuld bo oxor 1 o\er me p ;bl.<- domain outside i"r '"'r . ii i estimated that tho 1 !> 1 " > ranges could bo iu ' per cent. About I rt.-ull l nun iiio ? ? ?" '?> i aii^.o itself after . ioiUuiL; ami premature grazing ' '1' pi * \enied . 111?1 natural reseoding t;u i 1 nairtl. The remainder would fol waliT U? \ elopmolit, the contritc 11 ei iru and llio introduction ol b??d o li.indlllu, : lock wbiflL aro < n; <?i the question as long as tlio 1 piowmeni ol roudii ions oil I ho ? ?? in* * pi?>\id* s an incentive 1 111 w ui* ii in t rowil m and undo by > v r iDc ;vin., w naiovrr good has brru ? nupii iit.il. 1 -i?i tarrying rapacity ilii'. *! ran-i's has yreally diniitiish :i 'in* |*?t l and iindrr tin: present i- i.'i* is no reason lor sup P"--iuy is.: ii. will iurrease in llio 1 Ii! Ii i'O. > 1 *' i?<' ?* i a * ?l.oi'.-) tlioiigh ol less illl I < >: ; .tare, I llal should I'lid to lllCl'CaSO :'1( i III uro prod a* i inn oi live stock i'.reai v r eionoiny in llio uso of 1 ,r.ige iioin on llio raiigo and on Llio la rin, lie: use ol. inure. ;md higher 1 ' '"'ii1 and Ixiter inanagement o? :i" breed.m; animals through tho Tin: m-i Uso, it is said, offer ill*- po? . ibilii y of increasing tho calf nop livr or ion per cent and tho av ' "''.s1-' w?.it*.111 of a two-year-old steer perhaps thirty pounds. it is believed that a yearling steer When; winter feeding is practiced will co.,I approximately $;:<) and a "l*"1". ' i wo year old $ !?>? In the range Sections of I he soiilliwest, on. the <?!''( r band, I lie costs may be cstimat ';|! Ironi if.I.i to i:? tor a yearling ;<inl j roni ?; it to $L'.? lor at wo-year old. Willi : lie. j) thero is a similar \ariation. In California tho cost of producing a. lamb it placed at $1.55, n ii)'; southwest $1.71 and in the r.oriiiwest ;ii i .Xl: . In considering K.e <? ijgun it mir ! be remembered thai liny al! may be materially alter 'I'/ increasing or diminishing the )> j-cejitiigo of birth, in I In.* herds and i n Ueiior methods, if is pointed ' Si, will almo: t rertainly increase the rail si ml lamb crops and in this way red i;ce i lie cost of production per head. in -? limating these; costs the inves 1 i; ai sr. charjM'd against the stock the market value, in the vicinity, of nllihe jced con umed. In this way th" necessity o considering the mo noy ,:iv*..fed in land and equipment was eliminated but, on the other hand, allowing the stock owner a x'refit on ? lie I* '?*! increase.; somewhat the esti stf-rj co;d of producing animals. As ? owned might not get his profit en tin; feed if he did not raise stock to utilize it, the actual profits in stock iaising an probably somewhat grcat ? ;* than ihe difference between tho mari et price of the animals and the report s e l.jma*e of t lie ?ost of pro d11r*i Ion. U- ?? 'i;;i; ?(?|nir sa\ > tli :f ho was dece,iv < (i by \'on !':ip< n. ;uif| inayfoo ho was. \ <>n ]'?,fool'd ;i good many other Sc ws. Oil" more eh a liee of the 111 e- r i who i il'l rather carry a pike through - ' iiiiou with Hoo: '.-vclt than pace ? 1*21 y ion Fields wiMi any other nlf i. Boston I Ifraid. \>v< 'dent Wilson declares that he v ill gladly sacrifice his political for t unes in order to avoid a war "with Mexico and his words ring true.-? Sa van all News.