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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-25
Y.M,C.A. HAS A BANQUET
Campaign to Raise $4,000 !,
Started with Big Dinner.
JUDGE ATKINSON SPEAKS
Arouses Enthusiasm With Talk Set
ting Forth Needs and Purposes
of Associa alton.

OF ASSOCIATION.
If enthusiasm Is any criterion from
which to deduce a conclusion then the
movement which has been inaugural.
ed in Martinsburg looking forward to
the erection Of q building IN which
to house the Young Mems Christian
association viii be successful For
the banquet which marked the start
ing of the campaign to raise the s40,-
0O0 with which to construct the said
building was a success from that view.
point. 1t was held IN Hobbs hall on
Thursday evening and was attended
by about 125 men, While grace was
added to the occasion by the presence
Of the young women who constitute
the Ladies Auxiliary They made no
speeches. but they acted as hostesses
and piled the men with good things
10 eat. Their eloquence VIII be exert.
cd privately
Three long tables were found neces-
sary for the accommodation of the
members of the committees and citi.
liens. The tables were trimmed with
snow balls and other pretty flowers.
The hall itself was draped with Tenn
plar symbols. The orchestra OF the
City band was placed at one end of
the hall and played popular music dur
ing the evening.
Postmaster Alex. Clohan acted as
POSTMASTER and introduced each
speaker with some appropriate refer
ence
The menu was as follows:
Potato Salad Rolls Caekers
Chow Chow Biscuit Olives
Ice Cream Cake Coffee
After the physical needs had been
attended to and FUN justice had been
done to the excellent fare prepared
by Caterer Sch9,ider, .wo hours was
devoted to speechmaking in which the
need and value of q Y NJ. G. A. were
set forth bv those familiar with the
work. The principal speeches were
made by Hon George Wesley Akin
son. Judge of the court of claims. and
Mr. Cameron Beck. assistant inter
state secretary.
In opening the speech making Post
master Clohan said
Toastmaster's Opening
1--WE had the hope that our honoret
chairman would be present to preside
I feel that anything that can say
viii fall short. But I want to thanh
the ladies for their help in this mat
ter 1t might be well to review this
! thing. We meet tonight for a concert
ed move. When this was preached 81,
weeks ago. I thought 1t was too big
But think now that within Is day.
the Y. NJ C. A. will be a success Zap
| plause.)
1--WE have with us distinguished
gentleman who needs no Introduction
Way back. wears ago. the boys in the
mountain districts wanted good
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-25
is MADE COMMISSIONER
JUDGE FAULKNER APPOINTS J. &.
BOYD JURY ssloNER.
Term is For Four Years and Mr.. Boyd
viii Succeed Present Democrat,
}. Il. shaffer.


by vacation order entered today
Judge Faulkner appointed Captain
John T. Boyd jury commissioner for
'ne circuit court OF Berkeley county
for the term Of four years commenc.
ing on June l, 1907 This is an hon.
orable and important position. and i
considered an excellent appointment
The law requires the appointment OF
one democrat and one republican. The
republican at present filing the posi-
ton is Mr. j. T. Catrow, whose term
expires in 1863.
}. II. Smarter is the present demo
cratic commissioner and Mr. Boyd vii
succeed him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-25
FUNDS FOR HOSPITAL
Managers Tend Out Letters Stat
ing Needs and Requesting Help
QUICK RESPONSE is MADE
Unless Hospital Can Secure Assured
Yearly Income, Board Cannot
Recommend Continuance.

4 4tctl tttt fh-%N A1&i3 BDaAN ~ Vs.
Kings Daughters hospital is putting
forth every effort to staye off the nee
essity Of the sale Of the brilding is
evidenced by the correspondence di-
rected to individuals and corporations
which benefit bg its presence here;
AS one Of the advisory board TO the
hospital circle of Kings Daughters of
this city | was directed to write you.
This hospital is their only pub
lie institution here has been quite
beneficial, although badly handicapped
for funds
"The ladies has> soanaged to main
tain 1t from their own funds and by
various entertainments from time to
time. which we're sufficient to pay
fixed charges.
1T is desired to secure perma-
nont income sufficient to enlarge the
scope and maintain it properly here
after, therefore we are appealed to on
their behalf
"The Cumberland VALLEY railroad as
well as other industries in this section
have signifed their willingness to co
operate so that free beds and service
could be furnished to those conribu-
ting in this way.
With increased facilities better will
be rendered hereafter and it is hoped
that your road will be willing to annu-
nually contribute in return for which
al your patients viii he properly
cared for.
1T is hoped that It viii not be nee.
essary to discontine its service in
which event the hospital will be sold
and trusting your assistance to this
evtent can be depended upon and
awaiting | trust favorable response
believe me-"
That the people are willing to con
tribute to the support of the institu
ton and will If solicitation is made
is shown by the fact that a check for
good amount was the answer to one
Of the above letters. The answer tc
the, sender of the check is given here
with and presents the views of the
managers of the hospital and their
conception of the present situation;
This acknowledged your check
for--contributed to the hospita
circle of Kings Daughters
while your kindness is appreciated
am afraid that the board will in
struct me to held this. pending fur
Their developments.
Unless the hospital can secure an
assured yearly income for its main
tenance. the advisory board cannot
recommend its continuance.
"These occasional contributions are
insufficient to maintain it properly
and you can readily understand why
something definite is required.
1--WE hope you can see your way
clear to reconsider the matter and
agree to some stated amount annually
so that are plans can be successfully
consumated"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-25
rwo-MInute Talks.


Toasunaster Clohan requested few
remarks from locai speakers and M
asmneh as The hour was getting late
limited each speaker 70 two minutes
q T nrantner being called upon said
IN substance
I am seldom q minute maa /
might BE- al emergency man All
have to say Il that We are not looking
into the face Of the sweet bye and
bye bur into the face Of now and
now WIN we throw every talent into
the balance for freer and better
city AS we throw our banners ON the
|outer wall nail itthere and let It stay
-.ere until on the night o. June 3, We
can say. we have met the enemy and
they are ours
Can we fail? As / look into yonr
faces and into the face Of the beauty
Of Martinsburg can we fail2 (Cries o.
mo. MOI The Young Mems Chris
tian association viii fit Young men for
high places
Max Won Sehlegell said that he
thought the undertaking would be
success
ATTORNEY J. NJ. Woods was the last
speaker. He said in part:
Il came here TO be instructed. NV
interest and enthusiasm have beers
greatly quickened. We have undertake
en- n considerable work to look at y
casually. We can succeed We know
the money Is in the town here II we
can get It. II means much to win the
Young men away from the evil infiu
ences that surround them
Among thise present were: Judge @.
w Atkinson, Cameron Beck. George
Ryneal. ir., Alexander Clohaa. r r..
MilIard, r. r. Brantner. Wilbur II.
Thomas, Harry Byrd, G r. whitmore.
n. b. O'Neal, w e. Brathwaite. G. y.
iO'Neal. Willard Grimes. Robert kim
mel, III NJ. Grove. Charles Houseworth,
Dudley Harley. ] r. Poland NJ. o.
Steck, A. = Zimmerman. James Show
ers. w. w Downey, Or. A. A. Westra
ter. August Zimmerman. J. r. Seibert.
4 o. G.. Dutrow, d. c, Carver. Elmer SET
! bert. Roy Edwards G. M. Seiberf,
Harry Evans, w A Breth. Clarence r.
Martin Wade G. Kilmer, w. r. Kline,
y. ], Thompson, y. d. Myers. Edgar
Trout, G. r.. Grove. Harry Fisher.
John McAneny, Joe Thrasher. George
McMichael. w. NJ, Dunn, Harry .Blon-
del, F. II, Graichen. John Darlington.
Leslie Hollis Lyle Beltz. ]. Wynd-
ham, Harry Lang. William Johnson.
Gregory Cox. A. IT. Stanley. w r.
Mills, John Kearns. Joseph Groves.
| Wilson Kearns. James Bowers. Shirley
! Shanll, Harry Johnson. c. G. Cuanins-
eam George Duke A. Lee, c. w.
1 Bower. T. l.. Cline. A W. Gilbert G. A.
Miller. Alexander Parks. G. w. N~~'~-
4 nv. DR. J. M. Sites. r. Kearns. J H.
Whetzol w J. Janer. G. w, McKowr.
J. r. Rowen. G. p. Light, r. l.. Snoo-
grass. NJ. G. Tabler, A. p. Eagle w
r Henshaw. G. y. Wiltshire, " s.
Castlema1. Max Robinson. r. J. SET
bert J r. Thomson. y. Fl. stpcte-.
G. s. Roush. w II. Spillman. Ler Ss-
Ter w A. Gard J. T. Nadenbosch s..
d. Darby L. NJ. Bender. r. f. WILSON.
1 II ~. Emmert.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-25
Raises His Property.

The property of Mr.. F. ]. Zill. lately
purchased by him from the Noble es-
tate, located on South Raleigh street.
is being raised Is inches above the
ground. Contractor Burns is doing the
difficult work. The building is to be
greatly improved in appearance and a
concrete pavement will be laid.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-25

Tie kidneys are ycui
blood purifiers. they fiji
ier out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
II they are sick or out
Of order, they fail TO 10
their work.
Pains, aches sndrheu-
maiISm come from ex-
cess Ct Uric acid in the
blcod due TO neglected
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-25
Sells Imported Horse.

j, w. Dodd has sold an imported
perchun horse to Charles Rubel, Jacob
Skies, William Lowry, Jacob Barnes.
Crown Williamson, S. A. Lefevre.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-25

How Your daughters music mas
improved
NO. answered Mr.. Cumrocks. 1T
only seems better. We have moved
the MUSHROOM farther away from the
reception room. Washington Star.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-25
Honors JUDGE.

A dinner was given at the home OF
Senator Faulkner Thursday evening In
honor of Judge Atkinson, Comeron
Beck and Mr. O'Neal
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-25
81 AM GOVERNOR
OF THIS STATE"
Saws William M. O. Dawson "And Republican
Governor"

governor of governor
been criticised doing my
sent Virginia
be to
be observation-disclosures
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-25
One on Him.

Has that rich author pseudoym"
Il don't know If that's what it's call
ed, but it's the newest make. forty
horse power"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-25

speaker We want sturgiss. Now
boys. said, i can give you good
speaker for Thursday night Well
Aleck. they said. We viii take look
at him When he same IN and looked
like a COW puncher, they said, Look
here, ClQhan, YOU can't work a tramp
off on us. That night at m. 'aighl
they wee yelling. SO on. 80 on.
What Judge Atkinson said.
JUICE Atkinson said in substance:
You know how glad am 10 meet
with you glad to get over into this
cuntry. said to Beck, who has new
or been here, IL is the garden spot of
the universe. | remember the Incl
dent my friend has told You. / had
been all over the peadleton district
making speeches and did look rough.
I knew The impression | made, /
COULDN'T help It. / was away from
my trunk II is fact. Clohan told
YOU the truth that time. daughter
and applause)
4 have been engaged in y NJ. G. A.
work for a long time, There Is one
way to make Y NJ. G. A. work sue
ces and that is to build a building
from top 10 bottom equipped for the
business. You must have a gymnasium,
you mnst have bowling alreys You
must have rooms IN which they are
taught lessons. Then YOU must have
dormitories so that con can entertain
Young men who are boarding in town,
Then YOU must have a swimming pool.
But fear that you cannot have that
in $4,000 building
IF YOU go to work. Systematically.
and interest every one in the town
and ! don't thiak there is man who
cant give something. every one must
give something, | am going TO give
you reasons. Don't wait for few.
Start out with the idea that every cit
izen Is going to give something /
nave heard many say a Y. M. c. A. is
better if all give something. II is a
bad thing to allow one or two to build
an association.
rs there real need for a Y NJ. G.
A. here? No institution can live i'm.
less there is some use for 1t. II must
stand upon subtantial foundation or
lit VIII pass away. There Is need for
It. This association has lived upwards
/ OF % years. II couldn't have flourish.
ed II there were no need for IT, II
provides high ideals II doesn't take
the place of the church. No institu
ton can flourish If 1t is hostile "a
the church. This is undenominational
II is the greatest auxiliary to the
christian church that the world has
ever seen. We have taken In Jews
A great many Jews have given toward
/ It, For they, above all other classes
know a good thing when they see #
daughter and applanse)
Stands For Truth.
Jewish young men have been con.
verified because of their membership
Another thing, 1t stands for truth and
right You know truth crushed to
earth shall rise again The right thing
will triumph in the end II creates a
disposition among young men to heir
each other Every man at some time
in his life needs hep. No matter how
bright mans prospects may be some
day he will need help. This organiza
ton befriends young men and it be
comes indoctrinated in their milds
that God meant for them to help one
another
1t creates sympathy. 1t teaches then
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-25
ws ase TIE LARGEST
ADVE IT'S Err S
Of
REAL ESTATE
I'm THE
UNITED STATES

WE viii sell your farm home, or buairess
property wherever situated. Send for our
listed with US. We have buyers for property
all operthe United States and your farm. home
OF business property may be just what oux
Gust 5nefs want. If yon want to buy u s&rna
home or business property. write us to-dxp
Whit yop want and IN what state. cour Al. ose
town You want TO locate We issue \ new
bopkletof farms. homes and business pfnA~f4y
that we have for sale every month and am
request You had better have your farm horse
or bssiness pfoperts listed with us forof next
jgspe. II you need the service Of an attorney
before the Patent Office or other, branc' a II
the Government IN this city, we will gs-e goa
the macs nf a reliable firm Write tod
Addrtas
E. j. TOTEM & CO.
Bond Ra;lding Washington. d G
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-25
Over-Mork Meakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

Ali the hlocd IN your body passes through
your kidneys cnce every three minutes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-25

organized EFFORT Two young men
working separately cannot accomplish
rs much as though they were working
together II destroys selfshness. The
greaest curse next 70 the liquor traf.
DC Is selfshness. Did YOU ever think
Of that2 Most OF us are selfish. II Is
Unborn. We don't care whether any
one gets on, provided we get on. Ii is
the bane Of society II 1t were not
for the selhshness of our people we
would have elegant churches every
where
7 have the sunremest contempt for
the man or woman who Is seeking 10
pile up dollars. have the profound.
est CONTEMPT for a man who has no
higher ideal Of life than 10 sit on n
pile Of money with his coat buttoned
and enjoy the pleasure OF seeing It
grow Let's get the selashness out Of
us. can't think any Of Won are self.
ish u have been coming down hard.
! don't mean you. daughter
This organization has grown from
Sti associations IN The world IN 1855.
when we had 55,oeo members to 700
ASSOCIATIONS III 1906 It IS. has paid
s5.50o.ooo for running expenses. It has
nearly 500 gyninasiums. II has lifted
athletics from way down low up to the
highest standard If the Y. M. C. A.
had done only that, Il would have done
a great thing l75 swimming pools. A
man isn't safe until he knows how to
swim, We have $50 bowling alleys.
and that Is q splendid exercise, wnen
Il Is under proper control Don't get
X in your mind that these things ere
improper But nut them in decent
places and then encourage them. Cap
plause,)
The only person or thing that walks
am afraid Of Is a boy Why?
was boy a few years ago A bow Is
never treated properly They cali a
great big fellow Rub have been
called 1t a thousand times when felt
somebody WHY the bows OF today will
be the men Of the world forty years
from now. don't believe ever OF.
Tended boy IN NV life am d friend
Of the bow. That Is why am here and
why saw don't vou fail for your
lives 70 erect this building.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-25

KllIlCy WNuL-Es
Kidney troupie causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble because the heart is
over-working in pumping thick. kidney
poisoned bleed through veins and arteries.
II used 10 be considered that only urinary
troubles were 10 be traced to the kidneys.
but How modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have Their begin
ming in kidney trouble. NzzEyFss~sssssr
you are sick you can make re mistake
by first doctoring year kidneys. The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of DR.. Kilners
Swamp-Root, ,se great kidney remedy is
soon realized. Z sands the highest for its
wonderful cures 81 the racst distressing cases
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-25
Morals Are High Now.

What are we doing? We are going
forward Why? Because God is touch
ing the hearts Of His people. Why
these old fellows that have piled up
millions are unloading. There was
. never time when morals were SO
high. There was time when a man
could run for Office and he any kind OF
fellow. But the people are looking
on better things. Everywhere there Is
an upward movement
What are we doing in West vir
ginia. This young man Beck is a won.
der. There is Mr.. O'Neal. He is a
conner, too. Keep your eve on him
Out in Wheeling In an old one-horse
building that we patched up. they
have gone to work and pulled 1t down
and put mp a 100000 building. In
Parkersburg they have put up an $50.
600 building Al Fahmont they are
putting mp 100000 building. What
are they doing at Elkins? Putting IN
a $4,000 building. Last year we said
we would like to raise $4,000 for a
building at Charleston We went al
II and said there was no such thing
as fail. When body or men and
women start out there is no such
thing as fail (Applause.)
! "And that is why you will not fail
here. Senator Davis gave a $4,000
lot. We had great meeting in the
opera house and Mr.. Tibbitts delivered
that great speech of his. The next
Monday they started out, and I re
ceived telegram telling me they had
raised $4,000 in two days and one OF
those days there was circus in town
| (Applause)
"Why are YOU doing this work? You
have a little over 1000 Young men
here. They need to be influenced by
right companions. Where shall they
soend their evenings In saloons?
God forbid Young men are grega-
rious. THEW will flock together Now
where are thew going? Where shall
the young men deprived of all open air
exercise In the day, get exercise
Where shall the young men OF Martins
burg who do not go TO church learn
the value of citizenship. Where can
you invest good sum of money to re.
turn big dividends in maaliness. citi-
zenship and character? The Young
Mems CHRIS 'an association. What are
we going TO get ont OF it. Why we
helm our children.
THE wise person will build for eter.
nifty. The wise man and the wise
woman will build for the future We
ought to look into the great beyond.
Everything Is perishiag in this world
but God end His word Why, my
friends. the great globe itself will melt
away But II You and I have buiIded
well our work will be Inimitable. nm.
marred, unchanged as God. Never
stop until won get your $4,000 ara
rejoice with MS over n Charleston
Hail all haii to your movement here
Mr.. Beck's Remarks.
Cameron Beck, assistant interstate
secretary, upon being introduced BY
Toastmaster Clohan. said In part:
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-25

and IS sold en- its merits
by all druggist IN fifty
cent and cne-o dollar si1-
es. You may have a
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-05-25

free, also pamph.ei tsIIing you how 70 IND
on: ii you have kinney or Bladder trouble.
M>raon this paper when writing DR.. Kiimef
& Co, Binghamton. n. Y.
Don't make any mistake, but remem-
Der the name swamp Root. DR.. Kill
mer's Swamp Root, and the address,
Binghamton. n. Y.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-05-01
Not Looking for HilIlons,

The head of a large concern On.
gagged in the manufacture of various
kinds of machinery, and especially
that which is used in equipping plants,
has letter from business cores.
pendent which he prizes very highly.
1t came in response to an estimate
submitted as to the cost of an equip
msnt for saw mill. The man had
written to The house stating that he
wanted to set up a saw mill and ask.
ed how much it would cost to supply
1t with the necessary machinery. This
was right in line with the business
Of the house and after careful esti.
mate modest total was reached Of
$4,000, and the man was informed
that 1t would require at least that
amount to give him what he ought to
have. The response received by the
firm was brief and to the point. IF
had $4,000, what in thunder would
want with saw MILF"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-05-01
ONCE UPON A TIME
Fairy Tale Wherein DweIIs a Parable
OF Life.

Once upon time there v2s a
young woman and she wandered
through the beautiful world looking
about her with her big beautiful
eyes. She was seeking happiness.
Then poet met her.
"Do YOU possess happiness 7" she
asked him.
eyes, said he. and she went with
him to share his happiness.
He took her into his realm and
gave her all his treasures, proud,
lofty castles and purple garments.
lie showed her the glorics of the
sunrise and the splcndors of the
sunset and then he placed a little
gold crown on her head.
"What else am | to hayc?' she
asked after little while.
81 have given YOU my ALL" h.
answered, sadly.
"All?" said she, surprised, and
departed TO seek happiness else
where.
Then she was met by tail man
with a great red beard and blue
eyes.
"Do YOU possess happincss?' she
asked him.
eyes and no." said he, and
kissed her. SO she went with him
and whenever she asked about hap
piness he kissed her again, saying :
"Yes and no." And at the same
time he smiled mystcriously.
Her thoughts dwelt upon the an
swcr and she remained with him al
ways, waiting for him to give her
happiness. But the man always an
swered by "A kiss and smile
Transatlantic Tales.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-05-01
A Business Girl.

In Naples there is a girl II years
old in the fruit business, and she is
doing so well that she employs ~
men and boys. She began in her ia.
Tiers fruit stand at six years old
She "a now accounted one of the
sharpest buyers in the trade, and 1t is
predicted that by the time she is is
she will be one of the richie i. She
cannot read or write, but has to sign
her name by making an X. Several
fruit dealers have been fined in court
for trying to injure her business.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-05-01
AN ENGLISH BOOTH.
sonnia.

At a recent ba2ar a very pretty
booth was that devoted to the sale
of English wares. The booth was
decorated to represent Wedgewood
china. Denim in Wcdgewood blue,
with figures cut from heavy white
paper appliqucd upon it, was used
for this decoration.
English china was the main ar
ticle on sale. Pretty, useful and in
expensive things like tcapots, cups
and sauccrs, bread and butter
plates, ramikins, toast racks and
small flower pots, had a great 60,
There we're also for sale English
teas, tea caddies and prints of the
English cathedrals.
Those in charge of the booth
wore the all-whitc Grccian costumes
pictured on WedgeWood china.
The booth was great success
and a change from the ordinary
English booth with flags and Britain
mia costumes