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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-02

chapter in church history. And we
might also mention in this connection,
the church on wheels of the colporter,
who drives from town to town in our
western and northwestern states with
his well-equipped wagon containing or
gan and other adjuncts to the success
full religious meeting, and the chapel
cars, OF which there are several now
running over the roads, west and north
and south. These cars contain chapels
which will seat about so people. and
are fitted up with all the conveniences
OF the modern church
But the queerest places for worship
are found in the strange lands to
which we send our missionaries. Econ
omy figures largely in the matter OF
church edifice on the mission field, and
sometimes the missionary is forced to
build the church as we'll as to preach
the Gospel, as was the case with one
who is stationed at Paluli, central At
RIGA. He constructed a chapel without
boards or nails and entirely with his
own hands. Grasses woven into mat
ting was strapped to upright poles to
form the sides cf the walls, and the
roof was matched, and a very cool and
comfortable house of worship it'nade
Bishop Partridge sends a pathetic
story from Japan. I'VE have one small
rough board table for Holy Com
munion," he writes, "and | don't know
what use they put it to when we are
not there.
Our church is most primitive We
put square cushions in circle for
guests and call it our parlor. Then
when little trays of fish and rice and
eggs are slid along its polished surface
it becomes our dining ROOM and in
the evening when we bring in the
green quilts that tempt repose it is or
bedroom. And on Sunday morning
when it is swept and cleaned and the
cushions ranged facing the east we
have to call it our church
1t does not take much to construct
Church suitable for the beginning of
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-02
THE GLASS BLOWERS
They Are Being Supplanted by New
and Ingenious Machinery.
The Trust Is Installing the Machin
An Their Various Plants as Rap
idly Ms Possible Some
Facts and Figures.

With the steady march of science and
invention, radical changes in various
lines of industry are taking place every
day. The recent satisfactory tests of
glass blowing machines and their in
stallation in many of the plants of the
glass combine, marks the revolution in
an important branch of an industry
that is as old as the proverbial hills.
The glass blower has been the autocrat
of the trade for several years past, and
has commanded higher wages than
any other class of workmen. He has
always felt secure in his employment,
and his earnings ranged from $3.50 to
$500 a month. Even when the tests of
the blowing machines were being made
there were few members of the craft
who expected to see their occupation
supplanted, but the time has come
when they must turn to something else
for their livelihood.
The company which controls the pat
ent on the machine is installing them
in all its plants throughout the coun-
try, and it will probably be but mat
ter of time before independent con-
Germs will be forced from the glass
field as it does not take skilled hands
to operate the machines.
Glass making is an art the discovery
Of which still remains a mystery. Pliny
ascribes it to the Phoenicians, and says
the honor belongs to number of mar
iners, who, having landed on the bank
of small stream, and finding no stones
to rest their pots upon to prepare a
meal, placed them upon some masses
of nitrum, which, being fused by the
heat with the sand of the river, pro-
duced liquid and transparent stream.
Other ancient authorities uphold this
theory of the discovery of the art, al.
though there are others that claim the
honor for Greece, Rome and also
Egypt.
The art was known to have existed
among the Egyptians at a very early
period, and satisfactory proofs have
been shown that it was practiced be-
fore the exodus of the children of
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-02

Israel from that land. Their skill was
such that they successfully counter
feited amethysts and other precious
stones worn as ornaments. At the
present time few specimens of the
skill of the ancients are in existence,
Notwithstanding the proofs of their
knowledge of the art, few being found
outside of the British museum. The
Chinese have also long been skilled in
the art. The Bohemians were formerly
celebrated for their extensive glass
works and their imitation of the orna-
mented Venetian article has become
well known throughout the world.
The manufacture of glass in this
country dates almost from the arrival
of the first English colonists on our
shores. What was probably the first
mandatory in America was erected
in 160S near jamestown, Va, but its
career was brief, according to history.
1t was almost 200 years later before a
factory was erected west of the Allie
ghenies, although the industry cannot
be said to have been fairly esta blished
in this country until 1850, when the
census gatherers reported "a estab-
lishments.
The question of fuel necessarily
plays a most important part in the
manufacture of glass, and until the
discovery of natural gas and pc
troleum in Indiana, Pennsylvania
was the principal seat of the
I'M h. IL
the remarkable growth in the last
half century are quite interesting. Ac-
eording to the last census reports there
were 1855 glass factories in the United
States in 1900 an increase of 277.7 per
cent. since 1850. In the latter wear
there were less than 5000 wage earners
all told in the business, which mum Der
had increased in 1900 to 52,s1s, these
men receiving over $27 900, 600 for their
labors. These figures include men,
women and children, in all branches of
the industry. With regard to the
states in which the glass factories are
located, Pennsylvania had a slight lead
over Indiana, according to the last GEN.
sus. Together the two states had al,
most two-thirds of all the factories in
the United States, 119 being in Penn
sylvania and 40 in Indiana. When an
other census year rolls around the lat
ter state will undoubtedly show con-
siderable lead, judging by the progress
in the past; in 1890 there were but 21
glass factories In that state, compared
to 90 in Pennsylvania. The question
of fuel has been the cause of this.
JAMES BRISTOL GREENE
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-02
FEW LATE TRAINS ON BAL
TIMORE AND OHIO

Since st. Louis Exposition travel he
gan the Baltimore and Ohio has made
a new record in prompt operation 'f
trains. schedules have been maintaiDed
with regularity. Time was when late
trains were alInoast customary on the
Baltimore and Ohio. it is different
w.
Train performance reports shsw that
for the first Twenty-Five days OF JUN
the st. LOUIS limited No. i arrived on
time twenty-five times, whih - TWO
other trains were late only on we Hnt
four days
Chicago and other Western through
tralDs .was ccrrespondingbly good re-
cor I. The Blue Line Service between
New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore
and Washington, operated conjunction
with the Readiug- Jersey Central, IL
maintaining its reputationsfor scnedLl lie
running. The Royal Limited has been
late onlv once in each directian, and
the five-hour fliers have been on time
except on one day south bound.
Througe fast freight trains
ing record equal to that in the pass
enger service. For example, No. 81
which runs daily from New York and
Philadelphia to Pittsburg and Chicago
with sections to Columbus, Clucinnat
and st, Louis, has arrived at Chicago
sn time every day this month. Core
spending train No. "a, eastbound has
been late only once. These trains are
scheduled at sixty hours.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-02

The man lwho attends strictly 10.
his own business has good st, a5y.
job.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-02
some ODD CHURCHES.
THE ROMANCE AND PRrvATION
OF THE MISSION FIELDS.
Economy and Force OF Circumstances
Often Compel the Use of Queer
Places as Houses of
Worship.

In the home land one often finds
singular buildings serving as churches
the sod churches of the Nebraska
prairies, the Canvas church of the
western town, an old land Office, per-
haps, preempted by Jealous preacher
and converted into chapel, as is the
case at Goodland, Ind, an abandoned
butcher shop at Cordell, Okla, with
the meat hooks as clothes racks, and
the meat block as pulpit, or the log
churches of the lumber camps of Mich
igan. And then, on the other hand. in
this Christian CD land we sometimes
find a church turned into saloon, or
factory, or printing shop, and this
all forms a singular and interesting
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-02
THE BERKELEY EDUCATIONAL
ASSOCIATION

Programme for Saturday, December 3
The following is the programme for
the Berkeley County Educational AS
ISOLATION, which will convene in the
Martinsburs High School building on
Saturday. December 8, at 10 a. m.
SHOW to Teach History"-Prin. c.
w. Miller, of the Fifth Ward School,
Martinsburg.
"How to Teach Numbers in Primary
Grades Miss Ruth Wingerd, Ope-
ouon.
Recitation Miss Grace LINDSAY,
Martinsburg.
1880
How to Control Whispering -
Prof c. c. Tabler. Hedgesville.
SOLO, Miss Ida Hoffman, Mil
Creek.
Guitar accompaniment
Mr. Gallon Sum III ers.
What are proper rewards and
proper punishments?-
Mr.. E. N. Zeilor, Arden.
Biographical Sketch ofLongfellow-
Miss Alice Rork,
Falling Waters.
What has been done to further the
purposeoi tn West Virginia School.
Improvement League by teachers?-
General discussion.
The teachers of the county are
urged to attend this meeting. School
Commissioners and other friends of
education are cordially invited to be
present and participate in the discus
sions.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-02

missionary work. az will be seen from
the following report from the Pwo
Karen district of Burmah: "Our meet
ing place" writes the missionary, was
to be booth. but when the natives
planned this primitive church | told
them to avoid the many posts which
break up the floor space of native
structures in Burmah. Forthwith they
took me at my word ard suspended
the matched roof from two mango trees.
News of another delightful church
comes from the Presbyterian missions
in Mexico-Toluca. Ozumba and Chi
mal-a little church room with its dirt
floor strewn with the new mown grass
and the petals Of pink roses. 1t is no
wonder that the deacons and officials
of these savage churches should take
unto themselves fowery names.
Speaking of China, let the Rev. F.
H. Crolfant tell us about his wonder
full church at Weihsien, which may be
said to have been built around one
beautiful rose window, the gift of the
Park Avenue church at Pittsburs.
This window may be seen behind the
pulpit, and it was sent out Just before
the great Boxer outbreak, but fortu-
nately had not reached its destina-
ton before the riots began, on June rs,
1900
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-02
SHAW CALLS UPON THEBANKs.

Secretary of the Treasury Shaw has
announced a call on national banks
holding, government deposits for re-
turn of IS per cent. of these funds to
the Treasury Department. The formal
letter of instructions to the banks will
direct thatIo per cent OF the totalGov-
eminent deposits be paid on or before
January IS next and IS per cent. on
or before March ] 5 next. This call is
for the purpose OF bringing up the
working balance now in the Treasury
which is only S24 673, 883, 1t is esti-
mated at The department, that a re-
turn of rs per cent. OF the Govern
ment deposits will bring in about S25,-
600. 600 and this will increase the
working balance approximately to
$50, 600, 600.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-02
AN EXCITING GAME.

The game offoot ball played on the
old Fair Grounds here, on Thanksgiv-
ing day, between the Martinsburg
and Chambersburg High Schools
Eleven was very exciting and was
witnessed by large crowd. 1t result
ed in victory for Martinsburg by
score of 29 to g. Martinsburg has a
stronger team now than it has ever
had. Tie line up of the two respec-
tive schools was as follows. The fea-
ture of the game was the excellent
work doue by Stanwood of the Mar
tinsburg eleven.
III. Line LIN NNas aS fn1lnwc.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-02
The line up was as follows:
Chanbersburg

Tuchdowns-Stanwood 3, Lane I,
Roush I. Appenzeller I, Goals-Stan-
wool 4. Appenzeller I, Referee-Rod-
rick. Umpire-Prot Appenzeller.
Timekeeper-Prof. Brindle. Time of
halves 20 and IS minutes.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-02

The Thanksgiving dinner and sup
pei, given by the Daughters of Il e
Confederacy, in the parish hou.e Ct
the Episcopal church, was a grand
success in every respect. Nearly 500
persons took dinner and large num-
Der came to the supper. This large
crowd was served with remarkable
promptness by the young lady wait
resses. The dinner was excellent, con-
sisting ofturkey, roast pig, chicken,
sauer kraut and other vegetables, and
pumpkin pie.
The financial results were very sat
istactory. the net proceeds being
about $3.50.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-02

Every departm, mt handled by practical,
experiences. sensible men and wemen, and
here are the Departments
Editorial. Dairy, Horse and Horssman,
Sheep Huseandry, Swine, Horticulture,
Young Folks, Household, Poultry, Veteri-
nary Grange
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-02
FOR SALE.

Farm and valuable town property
Farm containing 1873 acres of good land
large barn and house and out buildings
Never failing well aud cistern In yard
situated miles west of Martinsbug. 2
miles south of Hedgesville, town prop
erty in Hedgesville. One large stone
house one good store room also two,
tracks of Mountain land. Gallon or adj
dress
A. r. Richard
or
G. III. Richard
lO2o2 mos Hedgesville, w. Va.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-02
THIS WILL INTEREST MOTH.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children, Cure Feverishness, Bad
Stomach, Summer Bowel Tronbles,
Teet hing Disorders, cleanse and regu-
late the Bowels and Destroy Worms.
TE'y never fail. Over $4,000 testimon.
At all druggist 25ct. Sample rec
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-02
For SALE

2-year old Durham heifers, I bull,
calf six months old
James W. Campbell.
r. K. No I
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-02
LET'S BE FAIR

NJ EITHER hyserical statements of the Avalanche to
the effect that the Post misrepresented Mr. Trumbor
in his estimate plant the statement OF Mr.
Trhnbor which they printed later anything beyond
the fact that Avalanche is making pretense toward
theory which its editor does not believe in 1t is some
times very easy loose false impression which may
cause an immense amount of trouble Some people prefer
to do this rather than act honestly with the people
The Avalanche knows very wellHhat there Is not
room in this for two water plants. He knows that
the Kendrcktes much they would like to do So can
not drive the present company out of business he mas
every reason to that in second plant were
installed the city any else the company would
meet their prices and person in twenty would
change connections and patronize the new company He
knows that the present council ever had any
idea of accepting the company offer which he character
ICES as ridiculous should know further that there Is
splendid prospect of obtaining from the company rate
which will not be ridiculous and further that the very
men the Avalanche is supporting blocked all ne
gotiations along that line 1t begins to look as
though principal ambition of some people was to load
the taxpayers with heavy indebtedness possible with
out any reason whatever for the same
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-02
To Prospect For Radium

The Bureau of Publicity has com
pleted arrangements to have Prof. E.
R. Wolcott, assistant professor of
physics at the Colorado State School
Of Mines, deliver Y lecture at the
opera house Saturday, April 8, on
radium, radium bearing ores and
radio active water.
Professor Wolcott is we'll known
scientist, thoroughly capable of deliv-
ering an interesting and instructive
lecture. He spent the greater part of
last year in Europe in the labora-
tories of M. and Mime. Curie of Paris.
the discoverers of the rare metal, and
is therefore especially fitted for the
subject.
Professor Wolcott makes the inves-
tigation as part of his work and asks
no compensation for the lecture but
it will be necessary to bear mis- ex-
penses, SO it has been decided to
charge an admittance fee of twenty
five cents. This does not mean that
it is to be a twenty five cent lecture,
but that it is only desired to realize a
sum sufficient to pay the expenses.
The professor will bring with him
samples of the highly priced substance
and will also be willing to examine
any ores thought to indicate the
presence of radium which may be
presented to him for inspection.
He will arrive in Glenwood Friday
morning, April 8 and spend that day
and Saturday making tests of the
water, following in the evening with
the lecture as stated.
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-02

Estate of Lena Corwin, deceased.
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate of
Lena Corwin, late of the county of
Garfield ard state of Colorado, de-
ceased, hereby gives notice that he
will appear before the county court
of fairfield county, at the court house
in Glenwood Springs, at the March
term, A. D. 1904, on Monday the 18th.
day of April, A. D. 1904, at which
time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested
to attend for the purpose of having
the same adjusted. All persons in
debted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 14th. day of March, A.
d. 1904. Ollie Thorson,
Administrator.
Mar. 10 Apr 0.
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-02
Administrators Notice

Estate OF Eliza F. Bisbee, deceased.
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate of
Eliza F. Bisbee, late of the county of
Garfield and state of Colorado, de
ceased, hereby gives notice that he
will appear before the county court
of Garfield county, at the court house
in Glenwood Springs, at the March
term, A. D. 1904, on Monday the 25th
day of April, A. D. 1904, at which
time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested
to attend for the purpose of having
the same adjusted All persons in
debted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment to the un
dersigned.
Dated this 10Th day of March, A.
d. 1904.
Lucian H. Bisbee,
Administrator
Mar, 90, Apr, 16.
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-02
THE ISSUE IN GLENWOOD

there is any issue in the present campaign it is the
water question although just why that should be an
issue than in the reduction of rates. it is difficult
to conceive all agreed that the present rates
which were fixed by former council excessive and
yet there who ready to admit that to remedy
this necessary desirable to load the town
with heavy Indebtedness in order to put in water
system in competition with the present company Who
cares whether a competing water plant provided
we get reasonable There is prospect of securing
rates on both and lights which all will regard as
reasonable.
Negotiations with the company looking to a
reduction both water and lights would now
have well under way had not three members of the
council refused either make consider any plan of
negotiation with the company. The Post refuses to be-
eve that people anxious to vote upon themselves
additional burdens in the way of taxation if the price of
these commodities be reduced without such move
ment. With the companys franchise to expire, the
town has a splendid opportunity to reasonable
schedule of To protect the people IN reasonable
rates without additional Indebtedness upon the town. ap
pears to the Post to be the reasonable thing to do
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-02
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP

DEORIA, Illinois, tried the municipal ownership of a
water system. In 1868 it established its plant
and from there trouble. Municipal progress
could not keep pace with individual needs Portions of
the built up and suffered from lack of water
Other portions remained unbuilt for the
large manufacturers could not get and ncrea
ing supply There pressure and insurance rates
were doubled then trebled. In the S0sfor period
several years-the future of the town at stake
There corruption in the city management
it it could not be, efficient 1t could not
ploy the requisite business ability 1t could not spend
large of money for necessary extensions promptly
when needed Then Peoria adopted the wise In
1887 the plant sold to private corporation To-day
Peoria has supply of chemically pure water far in ad
vance of its needs And that at price ten per cent
fower than the city itself charged under the former
regime. Pry
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-02
BURTON'S DOWNFALL

THE conviction of Senator Burton of Kansas should
sh lesson to other legislators many of whom have
already lent their influence to questionable lines of bust
ness Senator Burton is shrewd politician and
brilliant lawyer which shows that the most careful and
cunning will later be brought to grief when
they engage in dshonorable and dsreputabe practices
Honesty the best policy and this rule applies less to
public than to private life.
For any senator undertake to influence the actions
any the executive branches of the government in
behalf of paid client is most hagrant breach of politi
cal ethics and Mr. Burtons crime is yet because
he accepted heavy monthly salary and exered himself
with the postal department in behalf of firm which by
his testimony either violated the federal laws
very close to the danger line Burton will receive but
little sympathy in his hour Of trouble
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-02

THE Republican State Central committee is in session
Denver today and all loyal republicans hope that the
deliberations of that body be characterized by har
monious and conciiatory action which will tend unite
the party and guarantee victory at the polls in November
Republicans in the ascendency. We have given
the state who respecter of persons and
enrich this magnificent empire would be protected in
their audable DESIRE He has upheld the majesty the
constitution and if the people given another oppor
tunity for Roosevelt for president Peabody
for they will roll up republican majority in
November of %, 600 Much depends on the
wisdom of today deliberations.
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-02

THE striking miners who for the past six months have
tied up and rendered useless the Spring Gulch mine
may take whatever consolation they choose in the thought
they for time succeeded in their destructive
tactics but the people who believe in progress ard develop
ment will rejoice that the mines working
full force and that the company is firmly determined to
operate its property in its way. Let hope
for the sake of Genwood and the other
Gulch, that the work will continue and that the
sagnation of the past few months will give way
manent peace and prosperity.
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-02
nanent peace and prosperity.

X c. VOORHEES, has demonstrated his fitness mem
Der of the city council, having served the town
year in that capacity in very satisfactory Mr.
Voorhees, is safe and honorable in business transactions
and is thoroughly in favor of reduction of light and
water rates reasonable basis any in town.
He served the town when there chance to
reduced the existing the
should before him during his coming term
you depend upon Kib to protect the people in an
equitable rate
The Glenwood post., 1904-04-02
Watch Repairing.

l am now located in the room
formerly occupied by Smart's restau-
rant and will carry on jewelry re.
pair shop Bring in your watch and
l will tell you if it will pay to fix it
and what it will cost you. guaran-
tee all work If F. G. Smell