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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-14

When the grim warrior opens his
mouth to tell Of "the bravest deed |
ever saw or something in that sug-
gestive line the waiting audience ex-
poets tale of 'daring dou that shall
break all records. Generally they are
sadly disappointed, for the deed recall
ed proves neither picturesque nor
thrilling; just an ordinary exhibition
of manly devotion to duty. That real
Iy Is the fighting mans ideal OF brave
ry. An instance of this is found in
Admiral Robley ID. Evans statement
that in all his experience in the Amer
lean navy from 1868 to 1898 the act that
made the deepest impression on his
mind was an incident of the battle of
Fort Fisher, one that has never been
made much ofin the annals Of h roisu,
At Fort Usher the naval brigade
charged along the beach up tothe walls
Of the fort and was received with a
pitiless fire Of cannon and small arms
shot, poured on them from the parapet
What happened Admiral Evans re-
counts as follows:
As far as the eye could reach the dead
and wounded lay upon the sand, and
those who had lost much blood cried
out for water. DR.. Longs:reet was try
ing to relieve this thirst by taking the
| canteens from the dead and passing
them around among the brave lads,
but the bullets were singing around
his head, and begged him to lie down !:
He kept ON at his work and had just
said, "We will have you all off the
beach tonight when a bullet struck
him in the head, killing him instantly
The admiral's comment Is that when
he thinks Of Longsrrcet's constitutions
al bravery, his sense of duty and man
ly courage in trying to jolly along his
comrades, who were half dead from
their wounds, he feels that no drawer
man ever lived. "1he help he says,
(which in crisis like this was the
first to come, the simple, kindly, quiet
devotion to duty, looking back at it
now, has impressed me as the one
thing of more value in the lesson of
herioism than all the rest
The true hero is always unconscious
of having done anythingextraordinary
and nine times out OF ten will put by
the crown that is pressed npon him as
belonging to some one else Men fac
ing death often discus. their prefer
ences as to the immediate end they
would prefer, and Invariably the choice
is to fall inconspiciously in the line d
simple duty $50 fell Fighting Bob's
favorite battle hero, for whose head
stone suitable epitaph would be tn,
line from Michael Barry, "The fittes
place for man to die is where ne die,
for man."
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-14
My wfe's Family, Dec. 20

My Wife's Family, Dec. 20
Born to Mr.. >ud Mrs. John o. Lemen
on sundry las, their first child, fine
daughter.
Born {, Rev. AMI Mrs. Carlton ID.
Harris, at their hime in Baltimore, a
s,n.
Mr.. Bayard Walker, of Pit,sbuig,
b ,s been on visit 10 his uncle, MIR.
s NTH Stuckey at Bunker Hill.
Mr.. John q. Bentz has resigned IN G
agency Of the c. V. r. X. at winches-
ter and has been succeeded by Mr.. II.
w. Hollenberger, Of Harrisburg.
"A dollar saved is dollar made y
This applies to teeth. A tooth proper.
~ filed is one tooth saved. DRY H.
sparrow, Dentist. Peoples Trust Bgld.
2n floor.
Governor Dawson has given Col.
James q. Frazer a promotion. He has
commissioned him a. Chief Of Ordi-
nance, with the rank Of Brigsdier Gen.
eral. 1t is General Frazer ifyou please
boys, and General Jim is all right.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Gold have sent out
handsomely engraved announcements
to their friends Of the marriage Of their
daughter, Miss Bertha Oak, to DIR.
Julius L. Arntzsn, nm Nov. 30, at their
home, Spring Vale. The couple
will be at home to their friends after
January LIST. Thistle, Utah.
The West Virginia fire underwriters
association is combination in restraint
Of trade. 1t Is illegal and 1t can be dis
solved by appealing To the courts. As
an illegal combination any action 1t
may have is not binding and cannot be
enforced That Is the result Of the de-
cision rendered by the Supreme Court
In the recent Pocahontas coal case
which held that corporations had not
the right in West Virginia to enter in
to an agreement to restrain unreason-
ably free competition by deciding upon
a schedule Of prices. That ii applies to
the fire underwriters association has
been found by the insurance ompanies
own attorneys and is now admitted by
the insurance companies themselves.
Free Press.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-14

Public Sales-
Dec. is, Saturday-A. s. Gageby, as
agent for the heirs of James Gage
by deceased will sell the real e.
tate of the decedent at Bunker
Hill.
Dec. 20, Thursday-R. A. Trout will
sell stock and implements on the
Light farm near Myers bridge, east
Of Bedington.
December 20, 1905, Saturday w.
Downey, special commission will
sale the Bender Mill property at
the front door Of the Court House.
Feb 5, 1887. Tuesday, Watson and
Shoemaker will sell stock and
farming implements in Writings
Neck-Keesecker, Auctioneer.
Feb. 8, 1907, - Friday, Mr.. s. Walter
Busey will sell stock and farming
implements 1T his home miles
west Of Bunker Hill-I,odd Auc-
tisncer.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-14
HAssENBIowER

Lewis Hassenblower, merchsnt
n At Cherry Run. died at his home Il
Sunday, aged 90 yesn. He leaves q
~ife and three children. Funeral on
Tuesday.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-14

ADVERTISEMENTS FoR THIS PAPER re.
-EivHD with the GUARANTEE that the
CIRCULATION ief the STATESMAN
EXCEEDS thstisr. ANY PAPER pub
ished IN Martinsburg. rerkeIey
County, West Virginia.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-14

Our foreman, Mr.. Elmer Hopper, js
the father Of daughter.
Come again Teddy, BaIlamy and
Maria have spoken. 1t Is new up to
you Ted.
Mrs. Wade H. Seibert, has returned
from pleasant visit to Norfolk, and
Baltimore.
We had 4 pleasant call on Wednss-
day from Mr.. A. d. Tate Of the Darkes-
vile vicinity.
Mr.. J. b. Miller, Of Falling Waters,
was pleasant caller at this Office on
Tuesday .ast
MY Wife's Family at the Central
Opera house on Dec. Goth. Don't miss
1T.
Mr.. George s. Reush killed pc rker
last week that raised the beam at 450
pounds.
Wanted,to rent a good room house
beginning April 1907. Enquire at
this Office.
~. nr r,,;rard Snarox, hos ba.n
visiting her brother Mr.. w. Il. Wood
- washina,on
rh;s,,,n ~ taaoh;no Tho ,o,,p.
;daa 49,, = s,,oot ho.a ,,tsrol meantime
-, a., pnoseve,t
So ,,oucen,.tt,
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= , ,,.,on
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= .'s,a -.
"'''. ~ ~ SO nas sone -
s'oi, - = - sienu ane in'e'
s"n 1880
~ Na''oiai ia'h ma ausei-
.lseu iof oi's ioi Tue ie'no''ei'ns u we
= - ',e.'a' ou'luins' ~ 'ne eoi"e'
Tug puoAo sd'~'e'
~. j. W. Mcohfrry celebrated MS
'.iu o.'.nuy ~ a so
- ms ~ .i',' -
i"'' : i''' snine'
me fresoytefian sunday ochooi mas
decided to hold It's Christmas exercises
On NJ isuss ssean aa.i NY no''
1a9
II you want CLOAK THIS season now
Is your opportunity As Frank >. EN-
inert Is closing out his Ladies and
Children cloaks regardless OF cost.
Mr.. William w. ArmbIester, an
aged citizen OF Back Creek Valley, is
lying very Ill al MS hoAe near Jones
Spring at the time OF writing.
Mrs. Joseph Minghini and her
daughtes-in-law, Mrs. j. Bates Min
ghini, visited Mrs. Ernest Mcdonald
near Darkesville one day this week.
Tha Barbour Democrat and tho
dated Editor PoIino of tho Damo-
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-14

Mrs. Emily Fiery, beloved wife OF
DR.. >. V. Fiery of this city, died on
Tuesday morning last at her home on
West King street after long illness at
the age of 80 years. Though she has
long been al invalid for the past year
or fifteen months she has only
been dangerously i'll for the past sew
eral weeks. The immediate cause OF
her death was heart disease brought
on by complication of diseases.
She was before marriage, Miss Emily
Dukehart, Of Baltimore, the daughter
Of Mr.. Samuel Dukehart. Her parents
both died when she was small and she
was adopted by her aunt, Mrs. 8. b.
Hanway, Of Baltimore, Maryland Shs
was frequent visitor to her aunt, Mrs
DIR. n. ID. Baker, in this city and be
came social favorite. In 1898 sh.
was married to DIR. Fiery and since
that time has lived In Martlnsburs
where she made and enjoyed q larg,
circle Of frieads. She is survived b,
her husband and three small children
Master Ben. and Misses Mary ant
Byrd. Mrs. Fiery was from her child
hood an active and consistent mcmbe
Of the Episcopal church. The funera
took place yesterday Thursdays at 80
p. m. from the home, her pastor, Rev
John S. Douglos officiating assisted +,
Rev. F. 81. Woods of the Presbyterian
church and the interment was Ii
Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-14
sroSEnsAKsR

George NJ. Stonebraker, aged co
years. one Of the best huown citizens Of
Hsgerstown, died Friday. Mr.. Stone
braker was in the insurance business
and was prominently identified with
the management Of the Hag 81 stown
fair.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1906-12-14
MoxLEy

Mrs. Margaret Monkey, widow Of
the late Samuel Monkey, died at her
home on Church street on Friday last
Of pneumonia at the age OF 70 years.
She Is survived by one son and two
daughters. Her funeral took place on
Sunday afternoon from the first M. E.
Church, Rev. f. r.. Isaac officiating.
The interment was in Norbourn ceme-
terry.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-09

naay the fact that y
impossible to tore iai
II when hard pressed s1a s
Nssp
oppofnis ther tae
local
Thing
money was no ne
Of
was 81
against the Normal senool hon
Board Of Regents
paper containing asked by the West
journal exercises
occasion 70 correct ae fe
proceeded to hand remarks all which
had He in the
class Of Later faculty served as
for the capacity he visited the school
Bownans Normal isn't confined
the part played member Of the Board o.
While member from barbour
county Mr. for the school IN the
was secured
the-school and obtained an na
allowed to lapse
Times r ho"lan
- letter to the publish IT, The paper ok
advantage OF the article the editors notion
and nubished the Mr. Bowans name
thereto In order shielded himself because ne
IN
the west Virgnan Bowman wrote 1t and as LIE
ines published it, follows;
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-09

inclined toward religion and phil
anthropy and possesses a human re-
gard for the welfare Of humans. He
is a factor for good in the social
fabric.
"The West virginian appears pes
simistic and suspicious while the
State Journal is optimistic and
charitable; resenting the West Vir.
gfntan's imputation that the many
are responsible for the sins of the
few because certain practices are
tolerated by the people who indulge
in them.
"The West Virginian has failed TO
read Alright the signs of the times.
There has been an awakening. The
same high standard is now expected
in mans association with man as
between man and woman. The peo-
pie demand righteousness in civic
AFFAIRS. A few years ago graft
was meaningless by-word, but now
spells calumny when associated with
the name of public servant or a
private. Individual. The people also
demand cleanliness in politics. The
day Of the boss and the gnngster has
passed.
@verily, these times are good to
live in"
II Is to be hoped that the Mail is
correct in its views, but there remain
any number of things to be accom-
plished before the times are the, best
possible to live in from social point
of view.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-09
AS the Times Printed it.

Editor Fairmont Times:
Your editorial Of July 5 Is so pal
pably an EFFORT to shift the respon.
sfbility for giving publicity to the
absurd rumor in regard to change
Of location of the Fairmont Normal
school that but for the false Inn
preston the article might give
some Of my Fatrmont friends. l
would be satisfied to disregard 1t en-
tirely.
Not the slightest reference was
ever made to the matter at any
meeting of the board attended by me
nor at any other meeting 10 my
knowledge. The board has nothing
to do whatever with the fixing or
changing the location Of any Nor
nal school. That matter is wholly
in the province OF the legislature.
The first intfmation ever had of
such proposition was through a
lengthy article on the front page of
The Times.
I realize the disadvantage under
which one labors in newspaper
controversy and shall not permit
myself to be drawn further into the
matter should the Times seek to
renew this uncaIIed for perform
ance. 1 shall be abundantly salts
fed to be judged as to my friend
ship for the Fatrmont Normal school
by my past services in its behalf
with which l believe my Fairmont
friends are familiar.
STUART H. BOWMAN.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-09
sot JUDGE 81 Intermediate Court.
M1RE SOCIETY. TALK.

Charleston Mall takes a whack
N fhe sion on the social ques-
ion started by the. West Virgtnian
ana len up by the Parkersburg State
Journal. The Mail quotes from the
fsondnn preacher the illustration used
81 tie west Yirginian and comments
tolloMa
WIthout attempting to question
Tile accuracy of this unknown gem
tleInan 81 the cloth it can be stated
anthoritatiyeIy that Righteousness
has only fair share Of the credit
forS broken marriage VOWS and d.
ToTce The club life as depicted
by tie gent leman is the life only OF
the itile W. thy. a class that can do
little harm to the general social fab
nc sby it's excesses and immortality.
rhere never has been a time in
the history Of civilization when mo-
Ialitys was higher priced than now.
never before In the history of the
world nave men and women placed
liigher value upon a good name. To
IS ven thought Of. to be respected
and 10 be moral form the incentive
of our lives. The weak fall as u.s.
mai and are accorded human toler-
ance ana we have with us the vic.
ious as d disturbing element. But
this Christian civilization moralt-
IS Is the prevailing factor and Inn
morally only an incidental evil.
Tlie world Is growing better.
do not believe that the West
ihian contemplated ealI the PEG.
ne its employment of the term
oeiety but referred only to that
which tdles awaysits time with
insihnons and licentious amuse.
men naling ducks and brakes Of
tortdnes inherited from fathers who
perhaps lived as morally as any Of
~ This IS an irresp onsihle class,
lev Sd number rhese idlers should
not inliuence our estimate Of the en-
:fhe Wealthy class Immortality is
NOT a essaTy accom- anlInent Of
riches The ayerag wealthy per
son takes lie seriously and holds
high ideals otten iyes trugallys "a
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-09

Because we have the new tax laws
Ohio county as well as every other
county in the State will receive from
the state school fund $2.15 for each
child enumerated as against $1.72 for
the year 1905, That Isl one type OF
tax reform robbery Garry this down
to the family. Count your children.
If You have one 1t is $2.15 the State
spends directly for your benefit; IT
YOU have two children it is $3.50;
three, SEAS. There are great many
fathers who do not pay in taxes as
much as the state school fund allots
for their children.-wheeling News.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-09
As Bowman Wrote 1t

Editor Fairmont Times:
Your SILLY" editorial OF July 5th
is so palpably an effort to shift from
your own shoulders the RESPONSE
biltty for giving publicity to the
absurd rumor in regard to change
of location of the Fairmont Normal
school that but for the false impress
sion the article might give to some
of my Fairmont friends, would be
well satisfied to disregard 1t en-
tfrely.
Your statement that lied the
very talk in the meeting of the
board that led to the public discus
sion" is pure fiction. for not the
slightest reference was ever made
to the matter. at any meeting OF the
board attended by me, nor at any
other meeting to my knowledge. The
board has nothing to do whatever
with fixing or changing the location
of any Normal School That mat
ter is wholly in the province OF the
Legislature. The first intImation |
ever had OF such proposition was
through lengthy article on the
front page of the Times under
.tscare hearlines," which was unfor.
tunately widely copied by some oth-
err papers OF the State. | do not
wonder that the Times seeks to
ascane local censure for It's blum
der by. evading responsibility, but
submit that its method is hardly
commendable.
was fighting for legislative APP
preparations and encouraging the at
tendance Of students at the Fair
mont Normal School when the youth
full editor Of the Times was still
smoking cigarettes and wearing
Knickerbockers. Were the action
of the Times representation in the
slightest degree of the character of
the appreciation of the citizens Of
your community for the efforts put
forth by the loyal supporters of the
institution to advance its interests
it would be poor encouragement in
deed to those who have at heart
the real progress of the school.
/ realize the disadvantage under
which one labors in a newspaper
controversy. and shall not permit
myself to be drawn further into the
matter should the Times seek to re-
new this uncalled for performance.
shall be abundantly satisfied to be
judged as to my friendship for the
Fairmont Normal School by my
past services in its behalf. with
which / believe my Fairmont friends
are familiar. I trust you will have
the fairness to correct the injustice
you have done me, by publishing
this letter.
Very truly yours,
STUART H. BOWMAN.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-09

The Fairmont West virgintan and
Morgantown Chronicle are discussing
a rain of frogs and seeking an explain
alton. Probably the explanation is
they didn't MISUNDERSTANDING State
Journal,
Our frog expert is out of town just
now but as soon as he returns he
will settle this question to the salts
faction of all we hope.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-09

The outlook is hopeful. The New
Dominion has had another editorial.
This is the second editorial since the
paper passed out of Mr.. Fleming's
hands. The column is filled daily
with squlbs sent from an eastern edi-
torial syndicate. But now, that the
esteemed neighbor has really had an
other editorial-two in six weeks
the outlook is not so discouragtng.-
Morgantown Chronicle.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-09

The July number of the Mononga-
hela Valley Trade Journal is on our
desk and it lisa good one. Each issue
seems better than it's predecessor. At
that rate Messrs. Powell and Elem
ing will soon have the finest trade
Journal in the country. 1t has that
prosperous look" which indicates
success,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-09

Every effort is being put forth to
conduct / the diamond contest abso-
lutely on the square and we hope the
contestants will all be satisfied when
It is over. 10
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-09

The Tairmont West virginian can
be pardoned for stating that the
most suitable site for the new gov
eminent building is opposite the
West Virgluian's Office. Charleston
Mail.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-09

Major w. E. Arnett will leave for
Webster Springs tomorrow morning
to spend a few days vacation.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-09

During July we will make fine
platinotype cabinets for $500 per
,doz., just the same that you have paid
$500 and $1,000 for heretofore. See
the samples on display in our street
show case.
If THE sHAFER STUDIO.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-09

The First district Democrats viii
name their man at Clarksburg, Aug
ust "a. In. the meantime they will
keep hunting the man. wheeling In
tellIgencer. NJ
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-09

Mrs. w. T. Smith, of salem, who
had been visiting at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. A. NJ. DAWSON, has return
ed home.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-09

Grafton will have to hurry up if it
wants to stay in Fairmont's class in
postoalce receipts See page 1 Of
to-day's West virginian, Mr.. Sentinel
editor.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-09

In the meantime, keep your eye oil
Fairmont. 1t is going some.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-09

The diamond contest has reached
the white heat stage. The winners
VIII he announced ia tomorroWtai
West Virginian!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-07-09

Read the West v1rgln,an.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-11-27

Rev. W. B. Reed, pastor Of the
First Baptist Church, of Madison. is a
New Jersey contributor to the Chris
tian Organizer. In the issue Of Oc-
tober u he had the following to say
regarding the nefarious custom OF
vote buying in Madison: "This re-
minds the writer that we have here in
Madison, lot of cheap, irresponsible,
and reckless vote sellers. Think of
the depths of shame, and all that is
unmanly a Negro has fallen, to sell
his vote in this hour of darkest attic
tion. A man who sells his vote is not
fit to enjoy decent society. The South
says we are too ignorant to vote, and
when we come North, where we are
given the ballot, as other men, and
barter it away, we prove the assertion
true. Gentlemen, let us be men. Go
to the ballot box like Republican gen.
tlemen, with that pride and deter
mination on our faces and in our
souls that tell the whole world that
we are men not only capable of
lighting for liberty and manhood,
but dying for it. He who sells
his vote sells the most precious jewel
from the bosom of his home-he steals
from himself, from all dependent upon
him for protection, and throws princi-
pies othe wind.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-11-27

DIR. HUGHES, in his timely commu-
nicationon the first page of this issue,
presents in a lucid and logical manner
the true policy of dealing with the
boys and girls of the town that Of ex-
pansion rather than repression. Per-
sonal observation will convince any
reasonable person OF the soundness Of
Or. Hughes conclusions, and the car
rying out Of his suggestions and the
kind but firm insisting upon the use
Of the play grounds and not the streets
for noisy and boisterous games would
be of immense value TO the youngsters
themselves and would augment the
development of the milk Of human
kindness in the breasts Of many good
people whose nerves are now racked by
the ear-splitting recreations of the
children OF their neighborhood.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1906-11-27
All Interesting Address

Rev, William I. Dorward, Deputy
Grand Regent Of the Royal Arcanum
in New Jersey, gave an address in AS
ISOLATION hall on Sunday afternoon,
which was attended by large num-
Der Of Arcanians.. The subject was
/" The Uncovered Canine Tooth" the
speaker explaining that when person
Hsneers at another he draws up his lip
exposing the canine tooth. He then
cited number of cases of men who
had achieved greatness in spite Of the
sneers of their fellows, and drew the
lesson of perseverance in spiteof obsti-
Giles, particularly in religious matters,