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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-07

name to their uncle But Lucy and Fred
declared this was not so, and they pointed
out Ben Peterson to try it next. Ben
was one of the doubling ones; but he
sat down by Uncle Bob and awaited
orders.
Tap the letters of your name on my
hand, please" said Uncle Bob.
Now, Ben's real name was Benjamin,
so he tapped on the palm eight times.
You doubt me" said Uncle Bob
after a short pause. You think this
is trickery and not real experiment.
Therefore, your name doesn't flow up my
arm SO easily as it should. What is the
first letter of it,"
B., said Ben
Oh, it is growing clearer to my mental
vision. There is an N in your name?"
Yes, sir"
1.-TWO N's?"
yes sir"
Well, Benjamin, you have fine old
name"
How could he tell that it was Ben
jamin?" exclaimed Ed Murray Please.
sir, will you tell my name next"
Uncle Bob consented, and Ed tapped
only twice on the outstretched palm.
Does your name begin with Az.
asked Uncle Bob.
No, sir"
"Of course it doesn't! l only asked
you for fun. Your name begins with
E, and it's Ed"
The game went on, and Uncle Bob cor
rectly named all the children, asking
each two or three questions as to certain
letters which didn't appear clearly to him
at first. So wonderful did it seem that
the children could scarcely believe it
after all, and Uncle Bob, seeing this, said:
Now look here, boys and girls, l
don't blame you for thinking that 1
might know your names some other way
than through my arm; but I'll prove to
you that | don't. Ben, you're the most
skeptical one. Now I'll engage to tell
you in the same way the Christian name
OF your grandmother, or great-uncle,
or anybody you may select in your family.
OF course, you know | can't know the
first names of your old or distant rel
atives."
s. All right, sir cried Ben, with spark
ling eyes Il had an ancestor who fought
in the Revolution. Will you tell me his
first manner"
III try. But you must help all you
can. Sit down here and try to think
only of your ancestor and his name.
Concentrate your mind just on his name.
That is the way to transfer it to my mind.
Now tap out the name on my palm.
Bens ancestors name was Andrew,
but none of the boys and girls knew it
except himself, and he said not a word
as he tapped slowly six times.
The letters are coming to my mind
said Uncle Bob, looking puzzled, but
they are all jumbled up. Which is the
initial?"
A." said Ben.
Oh yes, of course. Now they are all
Strengthening out. Only the third one
is a little blurred. The third letter is
d." said Ben.
Ha, now they are all in position. and
as clear as day at last. Your ancestors
name was Andrew"
At this, even Ben's skepticism was salts
fed, and then Uncle Bob had to tell the
names of other ancestors and relatives
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-07

nutting this afternoon big party OF
our schoolmates with us-and now it's
pouring rain and we can't go. So the
whole crowd came over here, and they're
all in the play-room. And, Uncle Bob,
won't you please come in there and do
some trick or game or something? Do,
pleased"
Uncle Bob looked a little dubious.
III go with you for few minutes, he
said How many visitors have you in
the playground?
"Oh, about a dozen"
Do l know any of them?"
No, Uncle Bob, l don't believe you
do But I'll introduce you
No don't do that. Or rather, you
may tell them my name, but let me tell
them their names"
Lucy stared. Do you mean you can
tell their names without knowing them? "
she demanded.
III try" responded her uncle meekly.
Somewhat mystitied, Lucy led her
uncle to the big play-room, which was
just the place for a lot of merry children
on a rainy afternoon
How do you do, young people?" said
Uncle Bob in his CHEEKY way as he met
the group. Do any of you know my
first name?
Yes, indeed" cried several, you're
Lucy's and Fred's Uncle Bob"
That's right, my name is Robert.
Now as I've never. seen any of you before,
have you any reason to think that |
know any of your first names?"
Not unless Lucy or Bob has told
YOU" said Ben Peterson.
No, they've never spoken to me about
any of you Individually, and if they have
mentioned YOUR names in conversation, of
course l don't know which is which.
But | give you my word of honor that
l don't know the Christian name of any
one of you; but | intend to discover each
one and announce it without being told. "
The children gazed at him in wonder.
Uncle Bob seated himself in a large
armchair and drew another smaller
chair up to his side. Now" said he,
it doesn't matter who comes first, but
will one of you please take this small
chair beside me-"
You 60" said Lucy, touching the
arm of merry little black-eyed girl
So smiling Marguerite Ross sat in
the chair by Uncle Bob.
Now, my child" he said, L" l will hold
my hand open thus, and do you tap with
your forefinger on my palm as many
times as there are letters in your name
your first name. And the rest of you
will please keep quiet, in order that the
knowledge of the name may pass from
her finger to my hand, and SO up my arm
to my brain"
This sounded delightfully."- mysterious,
and the children sat as still as mice,
while Marguerite gave ten timid little
taps on Uncle Bob's broad palm.
The latter sat with his eyes closed and
look of intense thoughtfulness on his
face. After the taps, he sat for a mo-
1nent without saying a word, and
then remarked slowly: The name is
working up my arm; it has reached my
shoulder; it will soon reach my brain, and
then | can pronounce it. Oh, it is coming,
it is almost clear to me. There is G in
it, is there not?
Yes" said Marguerite breathlessly,
gazing at the speaker.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19
Grimes Cellar Door

Don't fail to see "Grimes' Cellar
Door," at the Central Wednesday Jan
"a. The companyis headed by that
inimitable comedian. Mr.. James Is.
Mackie, the man that has mace mn
lious laugh and who plays the part OF
"Grimesea Me Boy" Mr. Mackie has
reputation well known from the Al
lantic to the Pacific coast as an enter
tainer. His manager has surrounded
him with a merry collection Of players
and lively presentation of one Of the
liveliest entertainments is assured.
There is not a null moment during the
whole performance az there are plenty
of catchy music, pretty girls, and pref
ty dancers, comica' comedians, and
the engagement of this clever company
will be at the Central Opera House on
Wednesday Jan. "a.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19

Tom Waters in Neighborly Neigh
bors" three act Musical Comedy, with
a good east and beautifully staged, VIII
be the attraction at the Central Thurs
day Jan 27.Itis said to keep an audience
IN continual uproar for two ana a
half hours, without any trace OF sug-
gestiVeness or vulgarity, pure whole
some fun being the only cause for the
merriment Tom Waters will be seen
as Michael Ignatius O'tlynn, jolly
Irish politician and prosperous hotel
boneface, and it is said that he never
appeared to better advantage. Neigh
borly Neighbors is said to be one con-
tinued laugh from curtain to curtain
and the musical numbers, bright and
catchy, are sung by chorus OF young
and pretty girls who can sing and
dance cleVerly.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19

We aIe not informed as II whether
or not the retiring members of the city
council will again stand for reelection
but there is one thing certain and that
is that the present council is the best
we have had in twenty years. They
ment of the town, they have handled
the finances of the CITY in most adj
mirable manner. In a financial way
they have brought order out CT chaos
in restoring the credit Of the town
which was badly strained. If the retir-
ing members Will stand they should
be reelected.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19
Witness Accuse EikinS

Parkersourg, w. Va, Jan. l7.-SeL-
ator Stephen Elkins was charged TO-
day by a witness in the United states
Court with attempt to"squeeze rival
company out of business. The witness
was Spates Brady, mining engineer,
who said he had been employed by
Senator Elkins and his son, Davis FL
kins, to examine the mining property
of the Fulmer Coal Company, with a
view to their securing it. The Fulmer
mine is located on the NJ organtown
and kingwood railroad, of which Sen
ator Elkins is reputed to be the princl-
pal owner.
Mr.. Brady says he heard stephen B..
Elkins and Davis Elkins discussing
the possibility of securing the Fulmer
mine, and that Senator Elkins sad II
they could not squeeze Fulmer out he
would have resolution passed by the
railroad directors tearing up the track
which leads to the Fu!mer mine.
Testimony has been Offered in an eff
fort to show that Mr.. Elkins attempt
ei to buy Fulmer out, and falling i'll
that, Fulmer vas refused ears and IL
nally the track was torn up
Mr.. Brady today said on the witness
stand that Senator Elkins had refused
for two years to pay him for certain
work and had advised him to sue
for it, but that on Monday he received
a telegram from Senator Elkins telling
him to come to Washington aud thu
bill would be paid. The telegram was
introduced as evidence.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19
The Fire Commission

\ movement is On foot for a meetin z
of the Board of Trade and the Bust
ness Men 5 Association to consider the
selection of the two members of the
fire commission to be recommended by
commercial organizations of the town.
The meeting ought TO be public, open
to any and all who wish to come. Let
there be the fullest possible discussion
of the matter, no secrets, as il must be
if it is to be nonpartisan.
The he rises and the Ryneal COM
binat on wagon have been plao-
el in ch,rge of Messrs. Mart n
Quinn and Eddie O'Brien two veteran
firemen of the old organization who it
is undo rstood will be the paid liremen.
They had the rig out on exhibition on
Wednes lay and drove to Mr.. Ryneal's
home where picture of the rig was
taken with the generous donor,
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19
New Hospital.

Dir. Theodore X. Oates has given out
the contract for the razlng ofthe house
he is living in on the corner of Maple
avenue and West Burke street, the old
Houseworth house. He has bought
the property adjoining on Maple ave
nue. and upon the site of these two
houses he will soon begin the erection
of fine modern hospital three stories.
The building will be made of concrete
blocks moulded in imitation of sand
s one and will be a most handsome
structure. The doctor is one of our most
eaterprising citizens and is very dis
tinguished physician and surgeon.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19
Crime Kept a Secret.

Richmond, Va, Jan. l6,-The four
teen-year-old daughter of Carl Iestra,
at Lodore, Amelia County, was Grim :
nally assaulted Dec. % by negro iden-
titled by his victim as Jesse Gillian
seventeen years old, who escaped and
is still at large.
The relatives of the young woman
up 10 this time have succeeded in sup
pressing the facts, believing that the,
fugitive would be overtaken and
brought to justice.
The board of supervisors Of Amelia
county has offered a reward of 500
for the capture of Gillian, but the ne
gro up to this time has eluded pursuit.
Friends of the family decided today to
break their compact of secrecy, believ-
ing that wide publicity could best
meet the ends ofjustce.
Miss Xestra was waylaid in Sc
Guided spot about a mile from her
home by negro, who she declares
was Gillian, She knew him well, hav-
ing seen him at work hundred time s
on an adjoining farm. The girl fou ght
the negro desperately and twice re-
gained her feet after she had been
thrown to the ground, but was finally
rendered unconscious 10y blow
Bruises on her arms hands and neck
bear out the story she relates of h er
assailant.
She arrived at her home several
hours later more dead than alive, and
is still under the treatment of physi-
clans.
Governor Montague has been mott
fled of the crime and the escape of the
negro, and will offer an additional re-
warl of 800 for his capture.
Ck'eeling against the negro runs high
in Amelia, and it is said that if he is
retur ed to that county, a lynching
party will endeaNor to dispose Of him
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19

The unholy alliance entered into by
the Republicans in 1900 with the Nor =
mons is bearing fruit and the Smoot
case is thus causing trouble. The women
of the country are bombarding Con
gress with petitions for the exclusion
o. Senator Smoot from the Senate, bu
the Repub lican leaders are tied donw
with the promises made to the Nor
mons for support in the states of { tab
and Idaho.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19
NeWsy Notes.

Rev. Byron Clark, pastor OF the MI.
Washington Church, in the Presby-
terry of Maryland, has accepted a call
extended by the congregation OF the
First church of Portsmouth.
The biggest mortgage ever recorded
in Morgan county was the one filed by
the Western Maryland railroad the
other day in favor of the Marylan
Trust Co., of Baltimore, for $50, 900 600 =.
The property secured was the line be-
tween Cherry Run and Cumberland (,
with all its equipment.
1t is stated that President Cassatt, o f
the Pennsylvania railroad, who led
tn e way for abolition of the pass sys-
to n, paying his own fare when The
tides. His son, Robert Kelso Cassat, it
is reported, is also setting the riding
public good example.
Jacob H. Schif, the well-known
New York banker. made something or
a sensation last week in the course OF
a speech in the New York Chamber of
Commerce by predicting panic more
serious than any that has occurred in
this country unless there shall be such
reform of the currency system as to Sc
cure greater elasticity. Mr.. Schif does
not regard such panic as imminent,
but believes it is sure to come. His
opinion is endorsed by Lyman }. Gage,
former Secretary of the Treasury.
James l.. Caldwell, eX-Sheriff w. .
Walton, John II. Holt, w. b. Wilson,
Wits. Vinson and VIII Dickey, of
Huntington constitute corporation
which has just purchased vast boun-
d,ry of timber lands in Santiago,
Province, Cuba. The price was $780,
O0O The boundary is virgin forest OF
cedar and rosewood and the Hunting
ton capitalists will begin at once put
ring the timber on the market.
Charles Ceilings, of Fairmont has
entered suit against the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company for 90 cents.
He charged that he was compelled to
nav an extra fare between Fairmont
and Warrington W. Va, after having
lost his hat check
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19

This year the voters of this senator
ial district will be called upon to elect
a senator to succeed John J. Cornwell
of Hampshire county. We are not adj
yiscd as to Mr.. Cornwells wishes $
to reelection but if the people of this
district are consulted they will demand
his retention in that important posi-
ton. There Eis not another man in
the district who is so well qualified
for the position He is free from all en-
tangling alliances with the railroads
and other corporations and has shown
himself the champion of the people.
He is honest, courageous AMI able just
such man as the Democratic party
needs in the senate and must have.
We are for John J. Cornwell, first,
last and all the time not because he is
clever fellow and a personal frien d
but because he is the man of all the
district for the place.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19

The outrageous White House in
cident of week ago has stirred up
more adverse comment throughout the
country than the President and his
domestic suborninates ever dreamed
of. If the election of Mrs. Morris were
to be done over again we feel sure
gentle methods would be adopted to
removes supposed lnollensiVe woman
from Mr.. Roosevelt's official home.
The Baltimore Suns dispassionate
comments on the brutal manner of
Mrs. Morris treatment are deserved
rebuke of Assistant Secretary Barnes
and his minions' inconsiderate treat
ment of a member of the geutler sex.
Here are its remarks;
1t may be that Mrs. Morris had no
right to insist upon hearing by the
President and that she ought TO have
left the White House as soon as she
was informed that she could not be re-
ceived by Mr., Roosevelt. Granting
this however there was certainly no
Justification for the harsh and unman-
n.rIy behavior of the White House at
tendance.
She was not dangerous person and
there was no reason why she should
have been elected with unseemly vio-
lence. If there is one thing that stirs
The hearts of the American people and
arouse their Indignation above all
things, it is an indignity to a helpless
won an. The stronger sex, whether in
official or private station, is expected
TO treat the gentler and we ,ker sex
with all possible consideration and
c)ur,esy. 1t is no eXaggeration to say
that the country has been shocked by
the roughness and rudeness which were
displayed by White House attaches in
the case of Mrs. Morris. President
Roosevelt would make no mistake if
he should CT Ter thorough investiga-
ton snd when the responsibility for
the outrage has been fixed, relieve from
q y at the White House the men who
subjected Mrs. Morris to a needless in
Il unity. The President ought to be
pr )tected from the opportunities of I'M
Welcome visitors, but this protection
ought to be provided without rutfian-
ism:
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19

The Administration has had bad
luck with its San Domingo expert
ment for President Morales who Presi-
dent Roosevelt was trying TO firmly
place in power, has been oVerthrown
and is now an exile. The State Depart
ment declares, however, that the Mo
dus NiYendi still lives. 1t will certainly
have mere lives than a 2at if ii can e
found equal to the changes of govelni
ment that are produced in that island
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19

This talk about contesting the con-
firmatson of eX-Gov, Atkinson, as
Judge of the court of claims upon the
grounds of incompetency is nothing
but rot. If they are going to test the
ability ofalI our West Virginia Repub-
lican office holders and turn them out
when not competent, there will be an
army of them, yes they might begin
with the United States Senate.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19

Matters are bad indeed with the Ma
tional administration when that mar
row headed and bitter hearted Hale
Joins with the Democrats in telling
Teddy to attend to his own business
and let other peoples, alone.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19
Pre- achins.

There will be preaching in the Pres
byterian church at Bunker Hill on
next Sunday morning instead of Ger
ardstown. This is to correct mistake
made by the pastor.in the order of ser
vices and to prevent conflict with 9TH
er churches. After this the services Y, ill
continue in their regular order.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19

Secretary Taft is reducing his hesh
and had already lost twenty pounds.
If he keeps that up and the Senate
keeps up its kicking Teddy will soon
have to give him some help to hold
down the lid.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19

The presnt Mayor has been terror
to the law-br.aking element and we
have heard many republicans say they
w Juld vote for him on that ground If
h should again be candidate. Like
other men he may ave II: de III s axes
but he has tried to 40 MS duty honest
~ and conscientiously and such efforts
are always appreciated.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19
NJ ED.

At the residence of Mr.. William
Johnson in North Martinsburg at I
D. m. Jan. II, by Rev. VIM. Hedge s.
William Nickles, of Brunswick, Md,
a fireman on the End division b. & O..
r. r. and Miss Florence Richard OF
this city. They will reside here.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19
Babe weighs 20 pounds.

The largest born baby on record
arrived at the home of Frank Cocheral
an engineer on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad at Cumberland. The baby,
when dressed, weighed 20 pounds, 10
ounces. President Roosevelt has been
notified
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19

Tax Commissioner Dillon says he is
going to call the assessors OF the state
together to instruct them in their
duties. That means, to teach them
how to catch every ptg and chicken OF
the farmers while the railroads and
other big corporations will go at about
half thetr r.Ih s,,d actual Talue.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19

President Roos V lit has given out
the information that when his term
of office expires he will go to Central
Africa to hunt lions, tigers snd eie-
phants. We would suggest that in the
mean time he might employ his tim
after bigger game here at home, the
frnsfs
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19
NOTICE

The stockholders meeting of the Mar
tinsburg Gas company advertised to
take place on Jan. % at o'clock will
be held at the same place and on the
same day but at II o'clock instead of ,
l.. r. Lee, Secy.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19

Judge John Stewart, OF Chambers
burp. elected as the reform candidate
for Judge of the Supreme court OF Penn
syIvania last fall, has entered upon his
term of twenty one years.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19
Assigns

Mr.. Emmert n. Fiery, who has been
Running clothing business for seV
eral years, on Tuesday last made an
assignment to Mr.. II. II. Emmert, as
trdstee, for the benefit of his creditors.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19

This year will most thoroughly test
the sincerity of the Republican tax r.
formers of West Virginia. We shall
see how they assess the railroads at
their full value.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19

The Democratic members of the Sen
ate committee to which the ship sub
sidy bill was referred, have made re-
port against the bill, following similar
lines to that made by the minority
members last wear in which subsidies
were opposed as contrary to public
policy.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19
MaRTIhSBURC STATESMAN,
c. w. BOYER Editor.
PUBLISHED BY
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FRlTf1. w Is, HtC'
President Rooseveltis finding that
San Domingo, treaty hot potato

John A Mccall is going to organize
a lift insurance company OF his own
hook. Excuse us John, you did US
once.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19
FARM Inland WANTED.

A good sober, industrious and re-
liable farm hand wanted. Will pay
wages or the third of the crops.
limo. w. 5. Snyder.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-01-19
'SaYED IlY LIFE

That's what a prominent
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Emulsion a S h Ort time
ago. AS a rule we don't
use or refer to testimonials
in addressing the public,
but the above remark and
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made 50 often in COnnec-
ton with SCOTS Emulsion
that they are worthy of
occasional note. From
infancy to old age SCOTS
Emulsion offers a reliable
means Of remedying i'm
proper and weak develop
ment, restoring lost flesh
and vitality, and repairing
waste. The a c t i o n of
SCOTS Emulsion is no
more of a secret than the
composition Of the Emul-
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it does through nourish-
ment-the kind of nourish-
ment that cannot be OBJ
tanned in ordinary food.
No system is too weak or
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Emulsion and gather good
from it.
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