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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-07-11
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NOR and NOW MAT the autumn was
II, -, u.o,, mora l,oLi,,o for a
a.. -, ,,.,.o,, .,o h,,s
.''",'' :" ~, ''''' 49,. '',, 49,, '.Is,
o'ilu I'tu'i''" l''"' p"''ii''' me- ""'
told MN that sue hao louhu d coy
cottage situated exactly To her taste.
Can you not come and look at it
with me tomorrow" she asked.
Tomorrow Is my busy day. shall
be engaged all this week"
But there is another person ready
to take it, ana / must give an answer
at once or lose it,"
"Wcl sweetheart, since it Is only
from September to May, and you are
satisfied close the matter"
when Raymond Borthold found time
TO visit the house for which he had
signed a lease, he stood before the door
with an expression Of establishment
and pain
you don't like it" exclaimed the
wife IN disappointed tone.
Like 1t, dear heart" he stammcrcd.
1T is charming But
"But wlHtY
"Nothing. Come let ns 20 inside"
BcrthOld walked through the rooms
ns one In dream. Ten years had
passed since he had lived In that very
house. There he had loved his cousin
Jeanette. His mother had died there,
and Jeanette had died there. and Der.
thoId had gone out a broken hearted
man broken hearted TIL he had met
Maura Doanc, the girl he married.
He had never told Muura of this
love. lie mad intended doing 50, but
dreaded 10 reopen the wound. When
he became engaged hc made an effort
to unhurdcn himself but failed The
evening before his marriage he made
another attempt, still without success
After his marriage he kept putting of
his confession TN nj last hc began to
doubt whether it was necessary.
And npw MaurG was taking him over
the house. pointing out pretty view
from window. u coy corner beside
fireplace room that would he cheer
full because II would receive the sun
shine She did not know that this
room had been his dcnr mothers, that
IN winter hc had sat with HIS former
love beside the fireplace aud In sum
mcr had looked down with her from
the window which commanded the
view. Again and again ne stroyc to
tell Muura that this had been his home.
but hrsitntrd when he remembered
that the telling would involve u comics.
sion confession that might destroy
the respect of the wife who had con.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-07-11

Mr.. Byrnne Coyne-Ah, sweetest one
may be your captain, and guide your
bark down the sea OF life?
Mrs. Berrymore Ia widow)-No, bur
you can be my second mate-Detroit
Free Press
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1903-07-11

Her marriage was great disap-
pointInent TO her friends"
Indeed"
"Oh, yes. They all predicted It would
turn out unhappiy. and it didn't"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-02-28
FRIDAY A LUCKY DAY.
Germnn Investigator furnishes Fig
Ures to Prove That Monday Is
the UnIucky Day.

A patient German Investigator,
with the national passion TO arrive
at facts, made a careful record OF
all the grave accidents in Germany
for the last IL months, reports the
New York World.
One result is the complete rehabili-
tation of Friday, which is almost uai-
versally regarded as the unlucky day
in the week. The Germans statistics
show that Monday deserves that I'M
enyiable distinction. OF the total
of 9,94s accidents, Monday heads the
list with 1911, while Friday has
fewer than any other day of The
week.
1t is probable that the superstition
about Friday is largely responble for
its good showing.
1t is generally supposed that, next
80 Friday, the most accidents occur
on Sunday, when people are riding,
driving, boating, riding in or lodging
automobiles and otherwise exposing
themselves to accidents, but the Ger.
man destroys this belief. He found
that next to Friday Sunday has few
er accidents than any other day OF
the week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-02-28

A DAY FOR
the Little Folks
Happy.

Christmas seems to be the one fes-
tiyal OF the year which right ly
belongs to the children ne
when the Cirist-chil. me
into the world, born in sun a lowly
place, that no child, however humble,
but should share in the joy of mis-
birth. If we have children in our
homes, says a writer in the Farm
and FiresIae, let us invest the Christi
mas-time with all the beauty and
brightness hat is possible. Teach
them the sweet old Christmas songs,
such as Holy Night ''Once in Royal
David's City, 20 Little Town of
bethlehem" and Joy to the World"
Tell them again the story of the
birth of the Christ. All children love
it, and it is ever new. These talks
are made more interesting by looking
at pictures. Good copies of old
masterpieces illustrating the life of
Christ are very cheap now, and
should be in every home. Such
pictures as Corneggio's Nativity"
THE Worship of the Magi,' ''1he
Madonna and Child" win make a last
ing impression on a child's mind.
AS Christmas commentaries Gods
greatest and best gift to the world,
it is a sweet custom for friends to
give some gift to each other symbol
izing their love. In too many homes
the children are in danger of having
their own idea of Christmas one of
getting something, instead of sharing
in the joy of giving. In this way
they lose the best part of the Christ
mas joy. Be sure to let even the
little ones have q share in the Christ
mas preparation; teach them that
the best part of every gift is the
love that goes with it, and to try to
make a happy Christmas for as many
as they can. 1t would be a good
thing if all children would commit
to memory these lines, by Phoebe
Carey, and practice them:
Children whose lives are blest with love
untolG,
Whose gifts are greater than your arms
can hold.
Think Of the child who stauGs
To-day with empty handsi
Go fill them up and you Will also All
Their empty hearts, that be so cold and
still,
And brighten longing eyes
With grateful. glad surprise.
May all who have at this blest season seek
His precious little oEes-the poor and weak;
IN joyful. sweet accord.
thus leuaing to the Lord!
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-02-28
CALIFORNIA vULTURES.
Southern sports to Catch the
Great birds.

One of the most interesting birds
of southern California is the great
California yulture. occasionally seen
and doubtless one of the birds
doomed to early extinction. They
frequent the lofty mountains and can
be seen from Mount Wilson, a peak
nearly G,000 feet in height, near Pasa-
dena. The writer has seen them in
the San Gabriel valley sitting in oaks
mobbed by a flock OF blackbirds.
In the old days it was one of the
sports OF southern California to catch
the great v~ulture with the RATA.
The birds were then common and
wer. baited with a sheep, and when
gorged so that they could not fly
they were easily taken. This bird is
the second largest in the world, and
it's breeding place has been found in
the Santa Monica and SINH noun
tains.
A typical southern California bird
is the road runner found in the
driest and most arid places, hunting
for lizards. on which it is an omniv-
orous feeder. While hunting or
horseback. the writer mas often come
upon the bird AMI run it for several
minutes before it would finally take
wing. Winter in Los Angeles county
is virtually summer to the birds, as
the country after the first rains dons
its a of green and soon the wild
flowers are in bloom and countless
songsters fill every grove. The
spring ~migrations begin early, says
9 correspondent of the New York
Times; sometimes late in February
the first will be seen, so southern
California may wen be termed the
birds highway.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-02-28
UNIQUE BIRTHDAY PARTY
Joke Played on millionaire Howtett
Mt IESs Widow Dinner.

at IEsH Widow Dinner.
Alfred a. Hewlett, a wealthy mcr-
chant and contractor Syracuse, cele-
brated his eighty-secG.I birthday the
other afternoon in a unique way by
giving q reception and banquet to near
ly a hundred widows of his acquaint-
Gnce. says the New York Herald.
The affair might appear somewhat
eccentric, but in planning it MIR. How.
lett was simply carrying out the idea
of assembling friends of his youthful
days and likewise those of his lament
ed wife. With the exception of a
small colored page Mr.. Hewlett was
the only male in the house during the
function. Mr.. Hewlett had ever grant
ed his janitor a leave of absence and
ia his place installed a bulom widoyy.
The guests began to arrive soon aGter
3 o'clock. They were received by Mr..
Hewlett and his granddaughter. When
all had arrived, the banquet was
spread, Mr.. Hewlett occupying the post
of honor as perhaps the first known
man to sit down with 100 widows.
Widows presided at the tables. A
widow was caterer, and the leader Of
the women's orchestra also wore the
weeds.
At Z o'clock a guest, m~agnifcently
dressed, wearing a Persian lamb coat
and carrying an ermine muff, with
what appeared to be striking gray hair
and face rouged and powdered. was
introduced to Mr.. Hewlett as Mrs.
Balm of Philadelphia" Mr., Hewlett
was puzzled, as he did not quite rec
ognize the guest.
Mrs. Balm" was introduced about
the house, and Mrs. John Lawrence of
Albany asked the strange visitor about
some friends in Philadelphia, all her
questions being answered satisfacto-
rily. 1t was an hour before Mr.. How
lett discovered that the intruder was
none other than his own grandson.
Marshall Durston, who is n young SO
cial leader in Syracuse. lie was quite
the "belle Of the ball" y
For birthday presents there were pie
lures of Glbson's "a Widow and Her
Friend" and books with suggestive
titles like ITO Have and to Hold"
"IIer Lord and Master and "When a
Mans Single" There was an engrav-
ing of an old man knocking on a wild
ow's door, with an bouquet
in his hand
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-02-28
SEALS DID NOT FEAR MEN.
And Their Trust Was Repaid by the
Slaughter Of several Of Thdr
Number.

Hundreds of seals made Nelson is
land, in the South Shetland group,
look black as night as we approached.
They disported themselves IN the wa
ter and played upon the shore. In
wonder, not alarm. they stared at us
MS we drew near in a small boat. We
leaped on shore among them. Still
they looked at us in dumb curiosity.
! was as much impressed as were
the seals and stared as hard at them
In an answering wonder.
Come, old fellow" said Sobral, APP
preaching one of the largest seals
with outstretched hand. 1t edged
away Il few feet. Move on then"
he said, smacking it on the back with
his open hand. 1t edged a little
farther away, looking over his shout
der with an injured air. But it made
no attempt TO seek safety. A mere
plunge into the water would have
brought freedom from any danger.
Several leopard seals were shot by
u party, says a writer in the In
dependent, and their fellows gath
ered around them, wondering why
hey Icy sc m~otionless. and staring
IL us with wide, pathetic eyes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-02-28

'tInsthreefw weeks oaN chubby little
boy was changed by pneumonia almost
TO a skeleton" writes Mrs. w. Watt
kins of Pleasant City. o. "a terri
bic coughTset in. that, in spite OF a
good Doctors treatment for several
weeks. grew worse everv dav. We then
used DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, and III darling vas
soon sound and we'll. We are sure
this grand medicine saved his life. y
Millions know it's the only cure for
Coughs, Colds and all Lung diseases.
Shepherds Pharmacy guarantees sat-
isfaction. 50c. LOO. at all druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-02-28
PoNY RIDES.

a.ear-r- Is crseenAarhip Given by
Ae rra 70 Ills ksaby.
Ea4er tAe * f4eed and watcAful
IRE or IS f..t.seg. Quentin roosevelt.
,ae habg Of ta rresideat.s family. l.
ioa- Il ra. ar4sacr aars i
t = iaAu eas
q As Pnif y eesice gu aitef enter
.E into M solemn agreement with hi3
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-02-28

West Virginia's prominence III The
oil developing and producing states is
not "a thing Of today and gon tomor-
row. The coming in Of another 100
barrel eusher in an unlocked for field
YESTERDAY indicates resources that will
Keep our Mountain State always in
the front. With the threading of rail
roads through the mountains hitherto
deemed inaccessible for purposes Of
that character. it il hard to say how
far West Virginia will be ia the next
twenty years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-02-28
SECRECY AS TO THE STYLES.
Forthcoming Fashions Are Guarded
with the Utmost Care by the
ModiStes.

Said a buyer for of the leading
houses engaged in the ~purveying Of
garments of the latest modes, reports
the Chicago Chronicle:
Our patrons, whom we invite to
come and study our imported cos
tunes, have no idea of the secrecy
maintained by the Partisan designers
and makers. Why, once when | was
being shown q dress / suddenly be-
thought me of a forgotten commits
sion and drew forth a pencil and a
card upon which to jot it down. An
attendant There was one on each
side OF mel few to tell monsieur.
Monsieur rushed in, fairly petrifed at
my audacity, and it was not until an
English-reading person vas called in
and had read my iotting and swore
there was nothing in it abDut the
dress in question that the matters in
hand were resumed.
They want us to buy, not borrow
1t may interest you to know that the
buyers sit in a row around the room,
the engagements having been made
days before. They really couldn't af-
ford 10 make the show for one per-
son. Everything is done very COM
pletely, you know. They don't show
a dress OIL a stuffed wire figure. No,
a beautiful girl is inside it, and her
costume is complete. If she's show
ing an evening dress, her slippers and
stockings match and her hair is done
in the latest mode. She looks her
part"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-02-28
RAT VERSUS SNAKE.
Rodent That Objected to Forming .
Portion OF a BOA Constructors
Dinner.

The leading animal dealer Of Wash.
inzton, ID. G.. has for some zinc past
been in the habit Of feeding his boa
constructors. bun snakes and blacl
snakes on white rats rabbits ana
guinea pigs-anifnals faat mnlti1st
SO RAPIDLY that this is tnc ont. r5e ~
he has If disposing IN thes II q. Is
not sell. AS j rule these 1 i'm III
very cowardIy ati3 Ia ntsto, sor M
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-02-28
CHAPEL IN THE CLIFFS.
One Of the Interesting Features Of .
Town of Stone in Yorkshire,
EEliuad.

Probably one of the most curious
places of worship i'm the British isle
is to be found at Knaresborough, IN
ihe West Riding Of Yorkshire, which
is picturesquely situated on the let
bank Of the MIDI. The town. which
is built chiefly of stone, can boast
many interesting features, says
Lloyd's Weekly. Knaresborough cas-
tie, which now stands in ruins, is a
happy hunting ground for the his
torians from all parts of the coun-
try. The old fortress, which waa
originally OF great strength, was
built in the year ITO by Serlo de
Burgh. After the battle of Morston
Moor it was taken by Fairfax, and IN
1647 it was ordered to be dismantled.
To the south OF the castle stands St
Roberts chapel, an excavation in the
rocks Of clif-neatly adapted 10
form an ecclesiastical edifce in the
reign of Richard !. In close proxim-
ity to it's entrance there IS to be
seen a quaint figure of a knight in
the act Of drawing his sword, APP
parently in defense OF the sacred
shrine. A short distance further
along the river is St. Roberts cave
which is supposed to be the resi-
denee Of the hermit. It was, in IRA.
the scene Of the murder Of Daniel
Clarke by Eugene Aram. Opposite
the castle j. a petrifying spring, now
known as the famous Dropping Well
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-02-28
N IN CONGRESS-.
Hawaii VIII he Represented on the
Floor Of the Houae by IA Gem
uine SpriR Of Royalty.

The election Prince Cgrid Katan-
ianaole, the del .te from Hawaii III
truduces to the yagfess "a he & 441eo
States its first member Of royal blood.
This kingly scion will be without a
vote. He will get his salary and the
privilege Of the floor and that will let
him out. Prince Cupid's real name is
Jonah Kunio Kalanianaole. 1t is writ
ten thus by native Hawaiians who
know him and his family. lie is a
brother Of Prince David who was .
delegate to the national democratic
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-02-28
INTERESTING MEETINGS.


H@~ANr
The field meeting for demonstrat-
i4e Methods OF fighting the San Jose
scale was held in the orchard OF Dr..
meu near Hedgesville. A good at
tendance of fruit erowers from the
n~eighborhood was present. The Ex-
pertinent Station staff present at this
meeting expressed themselves rs very
much pleased with The interest taken
by the fruit growers. Many Of them
pofted by the display OF pumps snray
rods and nozzle. 70 make a selec-
ton for theie n use. One Of the
most encouraging siens vas the dis
positon Of several fruit growers to
purchase fisrt class snray pun Is in
partnership. THIS plan should be
practiced by those who have small or
chards and cannot afford to purchase
a spray outfit alone. The majority Of
fruit growers will use the lime-sulphuI
spray this year. as it has been proven
safe, efficient cheap and not difficult to
make. "Sentinel" pumps are the fa-
vorite. and "Yermorel" nozzles are
most desired.
Today the last field meeting / 4 y
county is lein- held at Vanclevesville
in the orchard Of #. N. Feltner Next
week will he devoted 70 Experiment
tai spraying with different folmula
and DroDortions in the orchards of
Geo.sR. Sperrow andsPeter Sperrow-
Now is the time to begin to spray
Don't wait -until spring unless 0
propose to-ese Gil which, not advisa-
BILE. The Experiment Station propo-
ses to SEQ that AL infested orchards are
treated this year aud will investigate
any case where All orchard owner re-
fuses to spray when so directed. Let
every fruit grower do his duty in this
very important matter.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-02-28

Within a few DAYS the city council
Of the corporation of M~artinsburg Will
be called upon, in it's wisdom. to in
spect and pass upon a list of applicants
who desire license to sell liquors Va
tins city. A mere important duty than
this is not theirs to perform. Ia n
great measure upon their decision will
rest the peace and quietuess Of tie
town. The enti-saIoon crusade OF a
few years ago developed the fact that
many good people meant TO have no
saloons or no saloons at least that
were not properly conducted under the
eyes of the law. This was not all the
people, but had the indiscrin mate
granting of licenses been continued by
those in authority, it would soon have
been a majority of the people. and in
this county the majority means the
Deople and the people are the
reigns.
A resistance of the granting of IL
censes NAV be made-we have heard Of
none, bat whether or not there is an
objection TO anv proposed seller of Ii
auor. ii becomes, nevertheless. the du-
ty of any member of the council. uu-
der his sworn obligation. to consider
carefully the result Of hisgaction. We
have heard of no case Of law breaking
the on part or saloon-keepers we hone
next wear may be rs quiet as the past.
During the late election, even, there
was less of street disturbance than at
any general election time within our
remembrance. The raising of the To-
cal license was not a blow to the So
loon keepers, nor was it made for the
purpose of driving any of them out of
business. But our city ant to keep
in line with the progress of every city
in the state; and there is notaan incor-
porated town in West Virginia, the Ii
cense Of which was so low as Martins
burg and it was this fact that led the
CITY fathers TO take such an action.
Another reason whv the city council
should be VerV careful is that the
County Court lately resolved to hear
no further contests before it. but that
any resistance made to granting IL
ems should be made before the conn
Gil. A wise resolution, why? Because
the Court consisted of gentlemen from
the county-men who did not claim to
know the needs of the CITY, nor who
were familiar with the want Of -Lar-
tinsburgers. Later they lad bu. one
(and now have but one) member from
town, and il was not exactly the proper
thing for "a county court to act uuon
citv matters.
We are not advocates of the saloons :
but well regulated saloons are far. far
better than "a city infested with ing
nitous speak -e8sies.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-02-28

convention in 1900. and who cast the
vote maintaining silver in the demo-
cratic platform.
The generally accepted name of
Prince Cupid anne to him not at his
baptism, but by general consent. II is
so thoroughly attached to him that il
would be impossible to speak Of him in
public either in Hawaii or elsewhere
as other than Prince Cupid. He has
been elected as a republican, but his
personal s~ympathies are strongly roy
alist.
Those who know Prince Cupid say he
IS b~elligerent and touehy on points of
honor regarding himself and his race.
He is a born fighter, and when the Boer
war broke out he rendered his services
to the British government as a soldier
and saw active duty on the veldts Of
South Africa He has a medal from
the king of Great Britain in recogni-
ton of his soldierly bearing and faith
full service under his adopted flag.
1t Is stated that Prince Cupid will Vi
o~lently resent an insult fancied or real.
He has been mixed up in many per-
sonal quarrels in his own country and
is a man whose anger is feared more
than any other native. He is married
20 a native Hawaiian woman and af-
feets the society of his W people
rather than the American or non-na-
tive elements Of the inhabitants of the
a%rchipelaro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-02-28

Unless something unforeseen occurs
the death Of the Legislature Of West
Virginia will occur TODAY and with il
die over a hundred bills THAT never
reached theif third reading. Ii those
hundred or more bills include anv that
should have had consideration and
have been acted upon, It Is not inn
probable that the Governor will call
a special session.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-02-28
10 measu,e an Automobue,s speed

To IeasEse 1n Speed.
The "autochronograph" Is d simple
device that is claimed by NJ. Maurice
|Espangent to solve the problem or
measuring the speed Of automobiles
with great accuracy, says the Milwau-
kee Sentinel. 1t consists of a time re-
cofder with tape moved by clockwork,
d stylus that is made to mark on tie
tape by ore cleetromagnet and is pulled
away by the second. and two contact
bands In an electric circuit with the
magnets. Ia use the contact bands ere
placed across the trao.z lit 4 distance
apart of a kilometer or Il milo. When
the vehicle presses Que band tle frs.
magnet forces the stylus against the
tape, causing a continuous line to be
made on the moving ribbon until the
stylus is Withdrawn as the passage of
the second band energies the seco,
magnet. The length Of the line drawn
shows the time to the hftieth of a see
ond or less.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-02-28
Bucklen's Arniea saIve.

The best and most famous compoun.
in the world to conquer aches and hin
pains. Cures Cuts. heals Burns end
Bruises, subdues inflammation. mast .
Piles, Millions Of Boxes sold yearly.
Works wonders in Boils. Ulcers Feloag.
Skin Ernptions. It cures or no pay.
60. ar all druggists,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-02-28

"Where do yez keep the jam, mum?"
inquired the new hired girl, who was
trying TO familiarize herself with her
surroundings,
I'VE keep il in different places" said
Mrs, Tucker, until Tommy finds out
where 1T Is, and then we don't kept al
ali.n-Chicago Tribune.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-02-28
nncelvlNe nNL,srmMNrs.

Sergeant John P. Hendrick q the
q. s. A. isvin this oitv-thiszweek re-
ceivinQ enlistments for. the 40 and 1913
companies Of coast artillery The COM
panies are now located ut Fort Bow
ard. Md. 1t is likely that q few from
this city viii enlist as they generally
do when an enlistment station is
opened.