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The San Francisco call., 1905-08-21
FUNDS ron LIBRARY.

HAYWARDs, Aug. 2o.-Plans are
now complete for the opening of the
fair to be given for the purpose of
raising funds for f9rnsEftng the new
Carnegie Library. which is TO be held
in the new libary building during the
week bcginrislg September 81. The
new library viii be formally dedicated
on the aftcrnon Of September 2S and
Governor George G. Pardee will deliver
the opening address.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-21
SANTA CLARA Roy HIT
BY TRAIN IN SAN JOSE
August Fenner Receives Serious In
juries, but They VIII Not Prove
EnfaI.

SAN JOSE. Aug. 2O.--August Fenner,
an 11-year-old boy. whose home is at
Santa Clara, was struck by a narrow
gauge train in this city this forenoon,
but miraculously escaped death. With
a boy companion. Eddie Wickenhauser
he was riding a bicycle along the Ala
media Awaiting the passing of a
switch engine, they did not see an
approaching train. When they started
across the tracks young Fenner was
struck and knocked ten feet. His wheel
fell under the, engine. but he landed
at the side OF the track
He received a cut IN the cheek that
required six stitches. his left knee wa
badly wrenched and torn, and he was
severely bruised. After his injuries
were dressed at the Receiving Hospital
he was removed TO his home at Santa
Clara. He will recover
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-21
NEGRO cur nY RAzoR.

OAKLAND, Aug 20.-C. A. Whiting
a negro cook, employed by the South
ern Pacific Company. was cut in the
neck tonight at West Oakland saloon
with a razor, used il is charged, by
William Ross. negro porter. Whiting
was treated at the Receiving Hospital.
He resides at 662 Nineteenth
street. Ross escaped.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-21
DsrfnIoUs pATIENT ESCAPES.

OAKLAND, Aug. 20.--A. Pcrata, an
Italian vegetable gardener. escaped
this morning from hospital at Jeffer-
son aud Twelfth streets, where he had
been under treatment for deiirium
tremens. Perata got away shortly
after ] o'clock. clad only in a night
gown. he was found tonight with
friendS-
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-21
SAN FRANCISCO MoToRIsT
ARRESTED IN SAN JOSE
j. J. Fleming Taken Into Custody for
Not Having Number on His
Machine.

SAN JOSE, Aug 20.-J. j. Fleming OF
sol Golden Gate avenue San Fran
cisco. was arrested by Chief OF Police
Carroll to-day for not carrying a num-
ber on his automobile. He also lacked
a chauffeur's badge Fleming. who is
in the employ of an automobile COM
pany of San Francisco. had a party OF
San Franciscans with him at the time.
The arrest was made for violation OF
the state law which requires every
auto to carry a number. Fleming de-
posted SEQ bail and was released.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-21

SNEAK THIEVES AT wORK.-Miss Edith
Simi. IS Waller street, reported to the police
yesterday that while she was at Woodward s
Pavilion Saturday night some one stole a
watch whcih pinned to her silk waist.
Herman Nicoli 220 Elsie street. reported that a
thief had upened his front door on Satu. day
morning and had stolen tools and other ar
ticles OF the value of $50.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-21

AUTOMOBILE AND CAR cOLLIDE-An
electric ~en the Harrison street lire golHps
west struck an automobile at Third Strs4t
about l O'Clock yesterday morning. A "a
wheel and the guards Of the autonobier were
broken The car was not damaged The au-
tomobile was in charge Of E A. Lanthir
chauffeur s. B. Allison was motorman OF the
car and William Hillhouse conductor. -
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-21

Religion commends the tender heart
but it does not ask for the same kind
of a head.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-21

OF the 4237 vessels that passed through
the Suez Canal last year, 2679 were
British.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16
!. l0eMs3G;z ~ ,
- ~ ~
TIIn coMpLErE moLnER

being given preference in the order
named. II the material is Hight In
weight they may be made double TO give
durability and firmness. The edges
should be machine or brier stitched.
hemstitched or buttonhoied Ia case OF
ribbon being utilized fine sel1adae will
be sufficient finish
Any simple decoration is appropriate.
Colors which viii please the child who
is to wear il arr always most desirable.
Where Initials are used II they are
placed toward one end of the strip, as
in the holder illustrated. when the meal
is over the napkin may be folded and
rolled with the opposite end Of the hold
CT. leaving the portion bearing the
Initials to wrap round the outside.
There is then no likelihond Of napkins
turning up al the wrong plates r. pre-
ferTed, small clips or clasps may be
substituted for the pins
These holders are made so simply
that small neediewomen may safely at
tempt sets of them for Christmas, al
lowing one for each little tot who has
not yet learned the grown-up's way Of
using napkin.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16

another one on top Of this, of linen. and
with a little design embroidered in
silks, makes pretty inner finish. The
bag proper is also embroidered in silk
and the ribbon draw-string is placed
about an inch and half from the edge.
This bag, on a smaller scale, and with
out the inner pockets, makes an admir-
able button bag, the advantage being, of
course, that il be pulled out fiat on
the lap to full circle.
For the pincushion, cut two hearts of
linen, about half inch larger. all
around, than your heart-shaped founda-
ton. Bind each edge separately. EN-
broider a little forget-me-not design
on the upper side and fasten the two
sides together by means of baby ribbon
run through eyelets. which need not
necessarily be worked. This same idea
may be used for making a sachet.
The sponge case is made to cover a
case OF oiled silk for carrying sponge
or wash cloth when travelling. 1t meas
ures nine by six and half inches. is
bound like the other articles described
about the edge and the cover flap is en-
Droidered 10 suit The fancy
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16
g1JNicUE NAPKIN HOLDER.
"a Very Ingenious Method of Solving
che Problem Of Fastening Baby's
Bib Comfortably.

Few mothers there are who do not
know how difficult 1t is 10 keep the chill
dTen's napkins where they win protect
dress and waist fronts to the best adj
vantage The expedients of pinning
around the neck or tuckng napkins into
collar bands when bib days are over are
never satisfactory, the first causing an
uncomfortable roll, and the latter in
rariahly disarranging collars or ties.
In the accompanying illustration lit
lie holder is shown which will solve this
problem 70 every mothers delight, as.
'sures the American Agriculturist.
The holder is made Of brown linen,
Is inches long and nearly two wide.
The edge IS bGltoHh9lea with red aose,
as also are the initials of the little one
Tor whom e is intended. Sprays Of holly
with its glossy Green leaves and scarlet
Berries furnish pretty decoration he
ends are provided with small safety pins
which are 70 be fastened to the napkin
5ust IN front Of each shoulder, be hold
er forming a sort Of collar around the
back Of the neck The napkin is thus
aeld smoothly across the chest at the
point most needed
These holders may be made of various
materials. linen, wash ribbon or lawn
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16
STEAMSHIP COMPANY
CHESAPEAKE LINE"
ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMERS.
ELEGANT Pl
"AUGUSrA AND ATLANTA"

AUGUSTA AND ATLANTA,
For OLD POINT COMFORT and N oRFoLk.vs
Steamers leaves Baltimore daily Eek
cept Sunday at $50 A. NJ. ana 1rlve a
Old Point Comfort at 6 A. NJ. and Norfoh
at 7.f5 A. NJ, where all connections i.
made with the Rail Lines for all point.
South and Southwest.
YORK RIVER LINE
ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMER "CHAR.
LoTTE" AND BALTIMORE"
FOR WEST POINT AND RICHMOND, VA.
Steamers leave Baltimore Tuesda,
Thursday and Saturday 1t p. NJ, AM
arrive at West Point at 7.So A. NJ, AM
Richmond at gas A. NJ.
Landings on York River will be mad
at Gloucester Point, Clay Bank and All
mond's in each direction.
STEAMERS LEAVE BALTIMORE FROA
PIER rs AND 10 LIGHT ST. WHARF.
Through tickets to all points can b
secured, baggage checked and stateloom'
reserved from the City Ticket Offices
Nos. 3I7 N. Charles street, II West Cen.
tire street or the General Offices. Sc,
Light St Baltimore. Md.
REUBEN FOSTER, EJ. CHISM
General Manager. Gen1 Pass Ag;
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16
FIRE WAGON IS ACCEPTED
Council Agrees TO Part Of ioint
Fire Committees Program.
TWO $500 BONDS ARE BOUGHT
City Debt Reduced That Much By
the License Tax to Be
Levied on Certain Concerns.

The chief business at the regular
session Of the city copncil Thursday
was the report Of Councilman Poole,
chairman Of the iuint fire committee,
in which, Oh behalf of the committee,
he rendered to the city combination
hose, hook .and.ladder and chemical
wagon, two horses and the necessary
harness, free of charge to the CITY, but
Carrying with it the condition that
the council is tn provide quarters for
inc equipment and maintain two fire.
men. This equipment will be fur ish-
ed BY the Business Mems association,
and the mainr portion of the money to
purchase it has. already been snbscrlb-
ed.
Mr.. Poole also stated that in the
event the council decided the citv
funds we're inadequate TO maintain
the whole equipment at present, some
arrangement might be- made for the
business men 70 donate the fire wagon
at once and postpone the purchase Of
the ho,ses.uptil the revenues OF the
citva would justifyE the expenditure
necessary for their maintenance. liz
also stated that an Investigation on
the part OF the committee disclosed
the startling factkthat tire installation
OF the whole equipment proposed
would result in reduction OF insur
apce rates TO the extent of nearly go
QUO per year in rhis city. He ureen
immediate tction.
The council, after some discussion,
accepted the proposition in part. agree
ing to receive the fire wagon ae once,
and referring the other portion OF the
matter 10 the ire and finance commit
tees, TO report back at a special meet.
ng of the council.
Councilman Emmert, airman OF
the finance committee. read the
amounts remaining in the treasury t.
the credit Of the various department
and urged the most rigid ECONOMY il
expenditure. He stated that the fl
naDces were in better shape than two
months ago. He emphasized the need
for more revenue, and at his suggestion
the question of preparing a special
license tax on cypress. oil and tele-
phone companies was referred TO n
committee TO investigate, with instrnc-
tions to prepare the necessary ocdi-
nances. 1t was found that neither thu
telephone nor express companies were
paving license, .and that the tax of
the Standard Oil Co. was the munifi-
cent sun of 81. 3S Tor doing business
in the city.
ETwo bonds amounting TO 81, 900 wert
bonght and destroyed, in accordance
with the law
There were present at the meeting
Councilman Lambert, Poole. Emmert.
GrozinGer, Schill, Lemen, Cushws
end Thrpmson.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16
Tmmigr..ion the Great Problem.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IL. ~ In pre-
senting the annual report of the bureau
Of immigration. Commissioner General
Sargent refers to the magnitude and
gravity of the problems presented by
The growth OF the alien population of
The United States. These problems"
he declares, loom so largely in the
prospect of our country that II may
be said, without giving Just cause to
eilarge exaggeration, that all other
questions of public economy relating
10 things rather than TO human beings
shrink into comparative insignificance'
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16
aanaRartr's Reply.

WASHINGTON. Dec. S.--Secretary
Bonaparte received the following tele-
gram from A. II. Pillsbury. former at.
torney general of Massachusetts: May
| not say TO meeting called at Roston
TO preserve Constitution that she win
not he destroyedT" Secretary Bona
parties attitude regarding the fate of
the historic old frigate is outlined in
this telegram, which he sent in reply
Fate of Constitution in hands of con.
greSs Personally wish TO see her arise
like phenix, but am too loyal to other
constitution TO take unauthorized liber-
ties with this one"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16

BINGHAMTON. y. Y. Dec. II. -
Hugh G. Hsyt, the wen known former
hotel man who shot himself in the head
in this city on Friday afternoon, is
dead here He aid not recover con-
seriousness. MI Hayt was sixty-two
years old. He was tot twenty
years proprietor of the Racnone hotel
in Elmira, and for eight years he con-
Quoted Hotel Bennett in this city, re-
firing from there four years ago
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16

A clever woman has put her knowi-
edge of basketry to good account -
The fashioning of a whiskbroom hold.
or. This consists Of two disks Of bas-
Network similar 10 those used for the
bottom of fancy basket and caught
together at the sides by large. fluffy
bows OF three-inch satin ribbon. the
rolor being delicate pink in har-
'nony with her room furnishings. A
band of ribbon Of narrow width but
matching in tone is used TO suspend
.he holder.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16
The Twice-a-Week American
The Cheapest and Best Family News
diaper Published.
ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR.
Six Months, so Cents.

THE TWICE : A WEEK AMER.
CAN is published in two issues. Tues
day and Friday mornings, with the
news Of the week in compact shape.
1t also contains interesting special
correspondence, entertaining roman
ces. good poetry. local matter of gen
eral interest and fresh MISCELLANY
suitable for the home circle A care
fully edited Agricultural Department
and full and reliable Financial and
Market Reports are special features.
CHAS. E. FULTON & CO.,
FELIX AGNI.S, Mgr. and Publisher
American Office.
Baltimore. Ma.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16
WATCHsTAND

carpenter for few
cents. Next get bit of fine white linen,
some embroidery silks and a length of
narrow ribbon. The stand, as shown in
the figure has wreath of flowers
worked around each side. The design
Is embroidered upon the piece of linen
destined TO be the face of the stand.
linen To cover the back, and each piece
should be cut one inch larger all around
han the boards.
Stretch over each board one layer OF
white cotton wadding, and over that the
linen squares. Pull the linen tight ami
smooth and sew it fast in place by TAX
ing long stitches from side to side on
the under side of the board. Paste over
the back of each under side a square of
plain white linen, the edge of which
you have turned. Then sew to the top
II each, one at either end and one in the
center, two strips of bright-colored
satin. Tie the opposite ribbons together
in three pretty bows and make fast with
a stitch In the center of each.
Three inches below the upper edge
of each side sew fast two-inch ribbon
strap, which will keep the boards from
parting. Screw a brass hook into the
center of the board top of the embroid.
cred side TO hang the watch upon, and
then the pretty watchstand is com.
pieted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16

each IA inches high, eight inches wide
at the bottom and II inches wide at the
top. These sides are screwed together
and the bottom board is fitted in. The
whole is finished with burnt lumber wa
ter color, the same as the book rack. and
the design is painted on in yellow, blue,
white and black. You will find the side
pieces of q discarded soap or starch box
are each IA inches high. nine inches
wide at the bottom and IL inches wide az
the top. The other two side pieces are
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16
MADE OF SOAP BOXES.
Something Children Can Make for the
House and Also a Gift for
Dog or Cat.

Come, children, let us get our carpen-
ter tools together, says Arthur Schren-
keisen, in the st. Louis Globe Democrat,
for we have some exceedingly interest
ing things to make. And all Indian
decorations. tool | know you will like
that feature of work, for what boy or
girl is not interested in the American
Indian?
Sketch No. ] represents a wooden
scrap basket two side pieces of which
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16
DOG BAssINET.

Just the desired thickness and OF sum
cient length and width.
The dog or cat bassinet is made OF
soap box, the use of which will save
us all carpentry work except the saving
of the top outlines, the holes in the
end pieces of the coal or wood box and
the sandpapering. The vigorous appli-
cation of sandpaper wrapped around a
block of wood or cork. viii soon oblit.
crate the stenciled matter and stains
on the boxes. The designs may be paint.
ed on as in the case of the scrap basket
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16

BUFFALO. n. r., Dec. l1.-Alonzo
j. Whiteman was taken TO Auburn
prison today to begin term Of eight
years for defrauding the Fidelity Trust
company of Buffalo by means of forged
and raised papers This, according to
Whiteman, is the first time that con
viction OH criminal charge against
him has stood the test of appeals to
higher courts, although his name has
figured In many sensational cases.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16

bag, and over il Stitch & round Of
linen-the same size which however,
has first been cut thraaeh Be center,
The two edges Of .'9 tile roa thus
formed having ie % aa3 1ae aper
circle which makes "a aood bst b for
the bag is moi fastened ana ma elsily
be slipped out when it beeoues neces-
sary to launder it, a round Of flannel
for needles goes above the pockets and
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16
GIFTS MADE or LINEN.
Very Desirable Articles Can Be Made
of This Material and We Give
Description Of Three.

Linen will be popular this year for
homemade Christmas gifts one adj
vantage it has over the dainty silks IS
that 1t may be many times Numbered
and will still look as fresh and good as
when aew. The three illustrations here
presented were taken from articles In
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16
A LITTLE GIRL CAN MAKE
A Pretty and Convenient Watch
Case from Some Bits of Linen En-
bribery Silks and Ribbons.

Here is a dainty Christmas gift that
any girl who is ut all handy with needle,
paste and scissors may easily fashion:
A watchstand makes a splendid pres
ent, as it is very unique and will be
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16

It consists OF three shelves, two side
plates and two thin rails. The side
plates are 30 inches high, with three
notches cut in them, as shown in Fig
A, and the shelves can measure 80
inches long, of three different widths
and rounded OF the ends. four inches In
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16
,BALTMORE& Ono
RAILROAD.
ia effect November ieth, 1905
WEsT BOUND
TRAINS LEAVE HARRISBURG


No. s. daily at u D p. N. for Cincinnati. L.
Romney except Sundays, at Grafton for Whsessas
daily.
No. daily Al il Sc .. u. for pittsburr a. c.
cago.
Nc. daily At ii p m. for Cincinnati, Lozisv4as
s.. Louis. Connects for Berkeley Springs -roaga
No. ) daily At : ssa N. for ciueinnau Losis VA
and st. Louis.
No. daily Al II Is ,. m. for Pistsburg and clsy
land
No. IS daily except Sundays al soAmfor On.
berlaud and intermediate stations. Connects ~
BERKELEY springs.
EAST BOUND.
No 70 daily 81 m for Washington and Bart
No. at ~ a M for Washington. Belt.nssss,
Philadelphia and New York, onrects for Ftee@rzrs
except Sunday.
No. daily at 1900 IA for Washington, Baltrsos-
Philadelphia and New YORK. Connects for Lexns-
srck daily.
No daily at 10 IS a n ,or > s>npstsn. ID
nure, Philadelphia and Ae~ foFk
No. daily at 81 m iof Warrington. Bniuu osv
Philadelphia and New York.
No. u daily at o5 m for WASHINGTON, Balr3
more, Philadelphia and sew Hcrs
No. IL daily "Dudussne LimitedD sf Il 81 q "a
ter Washington, Baltimore. Philadelphia and New
Work
No is daily except Sundays at "a 1s for FreosrAcs
baltimore, aud all intermediate stations VIA old hrg
No. Is daily except Sundays at Is for Washius
ton and Baltimore and ali intermediate Statiy1s4
connects for FredeEtck.
Express trains all vestbuled and iliuminafsd
pintch Eight
T. FI'fzGERA AID, General Manager.
Baltimore, Nd,
c. B. MARTIN, Mgr, Pass. Traffic. BALTIC, NJ
D. W SANTMAN. Ticket gent. Martinsburs. 2
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16

mound; then cover it with bit of white
cloth, just as you would cover button
mold. Cut disc of fine white linen one
inch larger around than the cardboard
and embroider upon it any flower that
suits your taste.
When the flowers are done. press
thoroughly and make an outer cover for
the cushion of the embroidered linen
Take care that il Is smooth and tight;
then paste around the bowls inner edge
and drop the cushion in. 1t will dry
hard and firm enough to be used for what
It Is intended and is now ready to be well
coined as pleasing adorrmsnt to some
friends chtFonier.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16

eter, thaedge bound
IN q ROW white
linen binding rib
bon Cut a round
Of stiu Waite paper
about four and a
lia fire hes in
diameter iay it ex-
aetly over lie cen
ter Oh hal TO be
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16

really useful, filing
a long-fe want.
TO make it you will
require, first of all
two thin beveled
b o a r d S several
inches square. You
can procure them
from the nearest
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16

which pure white llnen Is The CHIEF
material required
The dainty work bag Is easily made
from circle Of linen 10 inches in diam
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16
PRESENTS BOY CAN MAKE.
Suggestions for a China Rack for
Dining Room and Seat with
Box for Bedroom

For the dining-room a china rack
would be an acceptable present to
mother, and the one shown in the illus
tration is quite an easy one to make
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16

diameter. Cut out
a circular piece OF
cardboard that will
exactly fit the bowl
an inch below the
rim. Pile upon it
strands of wool or
wadding till you
have a MARTA q 4
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-12-16
NORFOLK & WESTERN Rf.
Schedule in effect December 5, 1905.

SOUTHBOUND
Leave Shenandoah Junction.
No. I3.-S.3S a. m. for Roanoke anC
Intermediate stations. Bristol. Knox
vile and Chattanooga. Pullman Sleep
er for Knoxville. Also for Blueheld,
Pocahonias, Columbus, Cincinnati anG
points west. Pullman for Roanoke
and Columbus
No. Ia 30 a. m. daily, for Roanoke;
Bristol, Blueiieli, Pocahontas, Welsh
Pullman sleeper Shenandoah Junction
TO Welsh.
No. 1880 p. m. tor Berryville, Front
Royal, Luray. Elkton and intermediate
stations.
NORTHBOUND.
No. 2S.-Iol5 a. m. for Shepherdstowr.
Antietam and Hagerstown.
No. I4.-o:o4 p. m. for Hagerstown and
points north. Pullman sleeper to New
York.
No. 2.--2:25 m. daily for Hagerstown.
Pullman sleeper for Philadelphia.
For rates, schedule, etc, apply to any
agent N. & w. r. r., or
w. B. BEvILL, NJ. F. BRAGG.
Gen. Pass. Agt. Tray. Pass. Agt.
Roanoke, Va.