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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-02-23
An Enviable Record.

Parkersburg, w. Va, Feb. 16.-At
four o'clock yesterday, Collector Alb
White stepped down and out as Col
lector of Internal Revenue for the
District of West Virginia.
Two United States Revenue Agents,
are assisting in the transfer, which
is very complete and exhaustive
auditing and checking up of accounts.
The Wheeling stamp Office was closed
and checked up. The stamp Office at
Charleston, Martinsburg and Grafton
have sent all their books and stamps
into the main Office here for checking
up and verification.
During the three years, seven
months and fifteen days of the term
of office of the retiring Collector, he
has collected for Uncle Sam and ac-
counted for "a, Sl5, 259.11.
In addition to that he has handled
many thousands of dollars as disburs-
ing agent, and so thoroughly organic
ed is his district and so accurate is
the work that it has stood A No. /,
among the very best in the entire
country. OF all the multitude of
claims, taxes and accounts handled
by him during the past three years
every account is closed and adjusted
but three, on what is called the list
of uncollected taxes, and these three
aggregate in amount but $104 and will
be "abated. - This is the smallest
amount of uncollected taxes ever
turned over in the State by retiring
collector, except on one occasion, and
that was when Mr. White turned over
his office to his successor in 1898 with
a clear bill. Such close collections a;e
rarely reached in any collection dis
trict in the United States.
Collector White has collected and
accounted for more money in three
years and seven months by nearly two
millions of dollars than ever before
in the history of the State of West
Virginia for any four full years. This
is due TO two causes, the increased
war revenue taxes and the increased
growth and development of business
which pays internal revenue taxes in
our State, such as manufacturing of
tobacco, cigars, beer distilled spirits,
etc.
AS previously announced, Chief
Deputy White, who is thoroughly in
touch with every department of the
work and who has been in charge
heretofore when Mr.. White was
away, has been designated by the
treasury department as acting collec-
tor, and will serve as such until a
scucessor to Hon. A. B. White is an
pointed and qualified, which it is be-
lieved will be done in few weeks.
Collector White retires from his
office with a magnificent record for
efficient service, in the credit for
which his faithful and competent
force largely share. AS mark of his
appreciation of their services he en-
tertained all of his force who are in
the city at dinner at his home last
evening, which was pleasant event.
Among those present were Revenue
Agent Lay, of Washington; Deputy
Collector e. O.. Henshaw, of Martins
burg and Deputy Collector A. s.
Veach, of Romney.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-02-23
Entertained.

Washington, ID. O., Feb. Ii. Mrs.
Charles Goodwin Bennett, wife of
the Secretary of the Senate, gave a
delightful at home yesterday after
noon, complimentary to Mrs. Faulkner
and Miss Faulkner, wife and daughter
ofithe former Senator from West Vir-
ginia, who are spending the winter in
Washington.
Mrs. Bennett, with Mrs. Faulkner
and Miss Faulkner, welcomed the
company, the hostess wearing an ex-
ceedingly stylish gown of white cloth
and heavy white lace. Mrs. Faulk-
ner, who, during her husbands con-
gressional career. enjoyed the reputa-
tion of being one of the handsomest as
well as one of the youngest matrons
of the Senatorial society, looked
charming as ever in a gown OF black
lace over white .taffeta while her
young stepdaughter wore becoming
and modish gown Of light blue wool,
trimmed in gold braid. Mr.. Bennett
and ex-senator Faulkner were pres
ent during most of the afternoon,
while the several hundred guests in
clnded representative of all the Sem
atorial families and the many resi-
dent friends of the young hostess and
of the Faulkner family. A collation.
was served in the dinning room by
corpse of walters from a table de-
corated in yellow tulips.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-02-23

The claim of other cough medicines
to be as good as Chamberlain's are
effectually set to rest in the following
testimonial of Mr.. G. ID. Glass, an en-
ploye of Bartlett & Dennis Co., Gar
diner, Me-, He says: II had kept
adding to a cold and cough in the win
ter of 1897, trying every cough medi-
cine / heard of without permanent
help, until one day ! was in the drug
store of Mr.. Houlehan who advised
me to try Chamberlain's Cough Rene
dy and offered to pay back my money
if was not cured by this remedy,
and have since always tunred to II
when had cold, and soon found re-
lief also recommend it to my friends
and am glad to say it is the best Of
all cough medicines. = For sale by
G. r. Matthaei.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-02-23

i decided to try S. S. s.,
but must confess l had
little faith left in any
medicine. After taking
the third bottle ! noticed
a change in my condi-
ton. This was truly en-
couraging, and ! deter
mined 10 give S. S. s. q
thorough trial. From
that time ontheimprove-
ment was rapid S. S. S.
seemed to have the dis
case completely under
control: the sores and
ulcers healed and I was
soon free from ali signs
80 49, <i;o<.~der I have
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-02-23
For Sale Cheap.

One hundred home bred. stont,
healthy, stock ewes in good flesh.
Some have lambs by their side all
will lamb this month. Twelve OF
them are Dorsets are registered Dorset
buck. will sell as whole or in small
fiocks. Gray Silver. 8 2t.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-02-23
An Accomplished Queen.

Queen Alexandra. wife of King Ed
ward VII, is an accomplished must
clan whose skill as pianist has been
officially recognized by Trinity college.
Dublin, which some years ago confer
red upon her the degree Of doctor Of
music.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-02-23
To Furnish Power.

Harpers' Ferry, W. Va, Feb l6.--
An effort will be Tmade to furnish
power for the electric plant at Charles
Town, from water power ON the
Shenandoah river, several miles
south of this place, at the old Harris
mill. For this purpose the site was
visited by three of the principal stock
holders--John l.. Livers of Gettysburg
Pa, @. II. Eamick, of Hanover, Pa,
and John Fitz, of Hanover, Pa,
formerly of Martinsburg. The mil
belongs at present to ex-Gover-
nor Lowndes of Maryland, and wal
last operated by the Shenandoah Mill
ing Company.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-02-23

Mr.. John E. Boyd entertained a
number of his friends at valentine
stag party on corner of Burke and
Raleigh streets Thursday from to IL
O'clock An elaborate supper was
served. Those present we're:
DIR. ]. W. McSherry, w. H. Craw-
ford, Capt w. b. Colston, A. Oden,
P. r. Harrison, G.. M. Hokc, M. A..
snodgrass, Il. w. Tabb and T. r.
Licklider.
Surprise Party.
Rev. and Mrs. j ID. Donovan gave a
valentine and surprise party in hon
or of Miss Augusta Croft at their home
3i6 Boyd Avenue, Thursday. A large
number of guests were present and an
enjoyable evening was spent by all.
Delightful refreshments were served
during the evening.
At Valentine Party
A valentine and birthday party
was given by Mr.. and Mrs. j. n.
Stehley at their home at Falling
Waters in honor of their daughter
Miss Mary, Thursday afternoon. Thir-
teen guests We're present, among whom
were six from Martinsburg. Refresh
ments were served
Valentine Dance.
A valentine dance was given at the
home of Mr.. Russie Sperow, on the
Tuscarora pike, in honor of Miss Ida
| Sperow, Thursday About forty cou-
pies were present. Dancing and VAR
ious games were enjoyed during the
evening Lunch was served at mid
night.
The greatest danger from colds and
la grippe is their resulting in pneu
monia If reasonable care is taken
however, and Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy taken, all danger will be
avoided. 1t will cure cold or an at
tack of la grippe in less time than
any other treatment. 1t is pleasant
and safe to take. For sale by G. p.
Matthaei.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-02-23

Accidents come with distressing fire.
qence on the farm. Cuts, bruises,
stings. sprains.. DIR. Thomas Elec-
trio Oil relieves the pain instantly.
Never safe without it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-02-23
Nh CendIfIen Could !
Have Been No Verse.

did me no good was getting worse all the
time; my hair came out, ulcers appeared in my
throat and mouth. my body was almost covered
with copper colored spiotches and offensive
sores suffered severely from rheumatic pains
in my shoulders and arms My condition could
have been no worse only those afflicted as was
can understand my suiferings. / had about
lost all hope of ever being well again when
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-02-23

accom- p anied BY
mucous patches In
the mouth, erup-
tons on the skin,
sore throat, copper
colo-ed splotches,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-02-23
When Inc
Hair FAILS

As74 swollen glands. aching muscles
4HNa and bones. the disease is making
rapid Roadway, and far worse
symptoms will follow unless the blood is
promptly and effectually cleansed of this
violent destructive poison.
S. S. S. is the only safe and infallible
cure for this disease, the only antidote
for this specific poison. 1t cures the
worst cases thoroughly and permanently.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-12
CURES B L O o D TROUBLES
BLOOD POISON, CANCER, EC-
ZEMA, ETC. COSTS MOTH
ING To TRY IT.

Old, obstinate, deep-seated cases per-
manently cured by taking Botanic
Blood Balm (B. B. By. If your blood
is tainted, producing offensive erup-
tions, aching bones and joints, ulcers,
falling hair, mucous patches, sore
mouth and throat, scabs or scales, per-
sistept pimples, eating sores, swelllngs,
sore lip, dry sore, dull, aching, lancing
shooting pains, then you have blood
poison or the beginnings OF deadly
cancer. Don't experiment but take
Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. b. made
especially to cure all malignant blood
t.oubIes. like those named above. and
itching, scabby eczema, carbuncles,
scrofula, rheumatism, cancer, blood
humors. etc. Heals every sore and
stops all aches and pains. Try 1t.
Costs but 81. at druggists. Treatment
sent free by writing to DR.. Gillian, 2oO
Mitchell Street, Atlanta, Ga. Describe
trouble and free medical advice giver.
N edlclne and free medical advice sent
at once prepaid B. B. B. originated by
DR.. Gillian over 80 years ago. Thous-
ands have been cured-many after doc
tors and patent medicines had utterly
failed. Botanic Blood Balm, @. =. b.(
eiyes Life, vigor and strength % tne
blood making il ptlre and riOp.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-12
SCOTLAND NECK N. q. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12 1901.
TREATING SANDY SOIL.
dening Purposes at y Compare
lively Small Expense.

Soil OF . somewhat sandy charac-
ter, although excellent for garden
purposes on account of warmth, ease
of manipulation and quickness o. re-
spending to fertilizer applications,
has the one great fault of allowing
moisture, and plant foods with 1t, to
escape to the lower strata by leach
ing much faster than IL often desir-
able. This fault is most apparent
when the soil does not contain much
decayfhg vegetable matter (carbon),
and hence may be remedied by abun.
dant applications of barnyard ma
nure. This course is naturally an ex-
pensive one, and good dressing Of
clay can often be made more effect
I've in correcting the deficiencies Of
sandy soils and at the same time to
add the element Of potash, which Is
often deficient in such soils. The
clay can be put on the land during
the fall and winter, at any time when
most convenient, and the frost will
act on and pulverize 1t. A market
gardener Atated that he is able to
tell to yard, by the looks Of his
crops, whore the clay was put, and
the ground that has had several
dressings always grows better straw
berries and vegetables than thai
which has had no clay applied. Land
thus treated holds moisture bstter,
the clay taking it from the dew and
rain. and retaining it much better,
thus absorbing more juices Of the
manure used than the undressed land.
For mixing with light loans clay is
usually of great value, and SO it is
used In the same way with manure
or leaf mold for growing melons, etc,
which like stiff soils, but in either
case it should be such as has become
ameliorated by exposure to the
weather. Some gardeners have too
stin and unavoidable kind of clay,
and need the lighter material, but
the remedy In their case lies the
other way. Road scrapings, leaf raR-
ings and rubbish heap ingredients
properly and continuously employed
will soon effect an improvement
Agricultural Epitomist.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-12
GRACE ON THE WHEEL.
1t II PeFsOniRed by Woman Riders
Who Have Saddles and Bars
Properly Adjusted.

If greater number of women will
pay proper attention to the matter of
saddle, seatpost and handlebar adjust
ments there will be fewer instances
of awkwardncss awheel by women rid
ers, says an eastern writer. The ne
cessity for swaying tho body and
hips first to one side and then to the
other with every descent of the pedal
is not only graceless but injurious.
The necessity can readily be done
away with by simply lowering the sad
die, yet many women ride with i'm
properly adjusted seatposts until
some plying friend tells them that
they are making sights of them
selves
! Never start out awhee1 until the sad
die has been precisely adjusted to
your reach of limb. Set the saddle so
that it is perfectly comfortable and
raise or lower your handlebar SO that
the hands touch the grips without ne
cessitating STOPPING position, but not
so that you will have to bend the ell
bows at an angle to grasp them. Lean
slightly forward; do not sit rigidly
erect or lean backward, as not few
feshy women are guilty of doing, and
apply the power from the hips down
ward. Never, unless climbing a stin
hill, attempt, to throw the weight Of
the body on the pedals by swaying
from side to side.
There are few more pleasing sights
than girl on wheel whens shes 1t
pretty, neatly gowned, and an accom-
plished rider. There are few more
distressing sights than carelsssly
gowned, awkward woman awhee1,
who doesn't care how she looks, how
she rides, or whether "other people
like it or not"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-12
tDa,ly except Monday. tDaily ex.

fDaily except Monday. tDaily ex.
cept Sunday.
Wilmington and Weldon Railroad,
Yadkin Diyislon Main Line--Train
leaves Wilmington, 9 90 q. M, arrives
Fayetteville IL O5 p. m, leaves Fayette.
vile IL 25 p. m, arrives Sanford l 43
p. m. Returning leaves Sanford 3 O5
p. M, arrives Fayetteville 4 20 p. M,
leaves Fayetteville 4 20 p. M, arrives
Wilmington 8 25 p. m.
Wilmington and Weldon Railroad,
Bennettsville Branch-Train leaves
Bennettsvtlle 8 O5 a. m, Maxton 8 O5
a. M, Red Springs 8 so a. M, Hope
Mills 10 IS a. M, arrives Fayetteville
IL 10 a. m. Returning leaves Faye!te-
vile 4 As p. m, Hope Mills 5 IS r. M,
Red Springs b IS p. M, Maxton 6 Is
p. M, arrives Bennettsville Is p. m.
Connections at Fayetteville with
train No. 78, at Maxton with the Caro-.
lima Central Railroad, at Red Springs
with the Red Springs and Bowmore
Railroad, at Sanford with the Seaboard
AIR Line and Southern Railway, at
Gulf with the Durham and Charlotte
Railroad.
Train on the Scotland Neck Branch
Road leaves Weldon 3 :55 p IN, Halifsx
4 1T p. n.., arrives Scotland Neck at
5 :O8 p. m =, Greenville 6 81 p. M, Kins.
ton Z .55 p. m. Returning leaves
Klnston Z so q. m, Greenyille 8 :52 q.
M, arriving Halifax at IL :18 q. M,
Weldon IL :83 a. m, de- = except Sun.
day.
Trains on Washir : on Branch leave
Washington 8 10 m. and 2 30 p. m,
arrive Parmele 20 a. m. and 4 90 p.
M, returning leave Parme)e 8 :3S -. m.
and 6 80 p. M, arrive Washington
IL 90 a. m. and 80 n. M, daily ex.
cept Sunday.
Train leaves Tarboro, N. c., daily
except Sunday 5 80 p. m, Sunday,
4 :15 p. m, arrives Plymouth Z 40 p.
m, 6 10 p. M, Returning, leaves Ply.
mo h daily except sunday, Z 80 a. m.
and Sunday 9 90 a. M, arrives Tarboro
10 10 a. M, IL 90 a. m.
Train on Midland N. G. Branch
le"vee Goldsbo.o daily, except Sunday.
s. q .. M, arriving Smithfield 6 10 q.
NJ. Returning leaves Smithfield Z 80
Il. m. arrives at Goldsboro 8 :25 a. m.
Trains on Nashville Branch leave
Rocky Mount at 9 80 a. m, 8 40 p. m.
arrive Nash vile 10 20 q. m, 4 :O3 p.mu
Spring Hope IL 90 a. m, 4 :25 p. 10.
Returning leave Spring .Iope IL 20 a.
M, 4 is p. M, Nashyill IL :45s. N,
5 rs p. M, arrive at Rocky Mount
IL 10 a. M, 6 100 p. M, daily except
Sunday.
Train on Clinton Br ,ch leaves War.
saw for Clinton daily, scept Sunday
IL 40 a. m. and :25 IN. Return
ing leaves Clinton at IS q. m. and
2 80 q. m.
Train No. 7s makes cl ~ connection
at Weldon for points North daily,
all rail via Ric. mond.
| II. M. EMERSON,
fseu1 Pass. Agent.
J. r. KENLY Gen anage..
T. NJ. EMERSON, Traffic Manager.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-12
TEN VALUABLE HINTS.
n They Are Carried Out CoAscien-
tiously by Patron6, Creamery
Success IL Assured.

Here is what the buttermaker at
the Glenville (Minn.) creamery sent
out to his patrons: Tho following
suggestions are sent to all patrons
for mutual benefit. If we are to
make the best grade of butter that
will sell at the highest price we
must have only pure, sweet milk;
hence it is for your interest that We
make fancy article, and with your
cooperation this can be accomplished.
Trusting that every patron will unite
with us in this effort, we beg to OF
fer the following suggestions:
First-Thoroughly brush the cows
flank and udder before milking.
Second-Strain carefully through
wire and cloth strainers.
Third-Don't allow cans to remain
in the stable.
Fourth-Don't mix nights and
mornings milk before cooling.
Fifth-Keep milk in cold water.
Sixth-Leave covers up until the
milk is cooled, then stir and close the
covers.
Seventh-Don't leave skim milk
standing in cans.
EiRhth-Use brush and warm water
for washing cans, then rinse with
scalding water and stand in the sun.
Ninth-Don't use wooden mi1kpails.
Tenth-If you know of any patron
that is violating the rules Of common
cleanliness in caring for his milk it
is your duty to yourself and your fell
low patrons to report the same at the
creamery, and such Information will
be held in the strictest confidence
CoIman's Rural World.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-12
WASHING or BUTTER.


! Not many years ago It was generally
supposed by deirymen that to make
fine butter they must allow but little,
il any, water to come in contact with
it, but since that time we have learned
to wash It In one or more waters, to
remove the buttermflk. The question
now is, how much washing should be
done. There IL great difference of
opinion on this matter. Some claim
that it should be thoroughly washed,
while others say that in doing this the
favor is injtssd. The latter, no doubt.
Is correct, while the first may be in a
measure. To what extent butter
should be washed, believe, depends
ON what way 1t il to be handled in the
market, whether consumed at once or
to be held In storage The advocate of
thorough washing claims that in no
other way can butter be made to keep.
It is nay opinion that butter which
IL thoroughly washed will keep better
than II only lightly washed, but be-
lieve that either extren1e should be
avoided. To wash butter until the
water runs of clear, will give us an
article that will not decay or turn
strong as soon as that not washed so
much. But, by tasting Of the wash
water as it comes from the churn, it
will be found to contain a strong favor
of the butter, 80 It Is plain to be seen,
that by thorough washing we lose con-
siderable favor. Tnsn again, while
the flavor is enhancedby not washing
so much, the buttermilk loft in will
tend to putrsfaction, for, as we all
know very well, buttermilk spoils
quickly and becomes Ill smelling. Then
If we undertake to remove all the but
termilk by working. we are apt to
work the butter too much, thereby
breaking the grain and making it
salvy.*
My plan Of working the butter is to
use two or three waters, depending
upon quantity Of water, temperature
of butter and the market. II nice
favored cream and butter, wash it
very little for q high, quick flavor,
especially If to be sconsumed soon.
When the flavor is poor would wash,
say In three waters, and whether the
flavor is good or bad, would use q lit
tie salt IN each washing, and only al
low the water to remain on the but
ter just long enough to give the churn
a few revolutions. II the butter is
quite soft when It comes, II may be
necessary to leave the water on ht-
tie time, to harden it. In summer sea-
son prefer to churn at q tempera-
ture close down to so degrees-sey
about 81 degrees@and then II other
things are favorable the butter will
be in good condition to wash at once,
with water at about the same temper
ature ns the buttermilk drawn off.
There can be no set rules for washing
butter, any more than in ripening the
cream or working the butter. In this
work we have to rely on our Judgment.
Ohio Farmer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-12
THE DESTRUCTIVE PEA LOUISE.

peas. An encouraging feature noted
in Canada 10 that wherever the aphis
occurred 1t was attacked by para
site enemies, the most vigorous OF
these being the small orange larvae
of species of diplosis-minute mag
gots-which suck the Juice out of
.he body Of the aphis.
The ''brush and cultivator" method
of fighting the pea louise Is accepted
as the most generally effective. For
this 1t Is necessary that the peas be
planted in rows, and when the In
sects are noticed the vines are
brushed backward and forward with
q good pine switch In front of q cul-
tivator drawn by q single horse. In
this manner the plant lice are COW
cred up as soon as they fall to the
ground, and large proportion OF
them are destroyed.
Peas sown late or on poor ground
sustain most damage. The pea aphis
IL sketched many times enlarged.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-12
New Deanition Of Carriage.

Perhaps the most comprehensive
definition of the word "carriage" is
that found in the Doughty highway
bill, which recently became law in
New York state. One section OF the
act reads as follows: "The term car
riage as used in this article shall be
construed to include stage coaches,
wagons, carts, sleighs. sleds, automo-
biles or motor vehicles, and every 9TH
er carriage or vehicle used for the
transportation of persons or goods,
or either of them, and bicycles, tricy-
cles and all other vehicles propelled by
manumotive, or pedomotive power, or
by electricity, steam. gasoline or other
source of energy" Though not spe-
cifically named, it would seem the law
covers also baby carriages and push
narfS-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1901-09-12
BICYCLE IN THE AIR.
Used for the Purpose Of Inspe0tln4
the Suspended Railroad At
Elberfeld, Germany.

Here is the picture Of an inspector
making his daily round of the sus-
pended railroad in Elberfeld, Ger
many. This railroad is suspended in
the air on supports fastened like an
inverted U, the line itself being sup
ported by cross-girder work. hung on
A-shaped trestles.
Each car has two pairs of wheels,
bending from one side over the center
of gravity of the carriage, which hangs
in suspension from a single line and
is worked by electricity. Obviously
such a railroad could not be inspected
by person on foot.
To meet the difficulty an ingenious
adaptation of the bicycle was supplied.
The framework is that of an ordinary