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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-04-12

There was time when men talked
of beating the sword into the pruning
hook and melting cannon into plow-
shares or something of the kind But
they were misguided men who had lit.
tie understanding Of the true situation.
War is to be prevented by no niggard-
ly subscription to demands for dis
armament. The opposite is the case.
Germany will therefore build $4,000
ton battleshlp presently and others
later. The addition of battleship
four-fifths this size made England pre-
eminent for the minute. Then japan
built one and began others. The Unit
ed States adopted plans and speclfiea-
tions and before the trials of the Dread
nought had been completed England's
pre-emlnence was threatened. Ger
many wants the record. If 10000
ton battleship made all others obsolete
a 25,000 tonner will do the same thing
and the rivalry will be progressive. We
cannot foresee the end.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-04-12

Latest estimates Of the wealth of
the United States place 1t at $106,000,-
100000. This should serve to restore
confidence. II Mr.. Rockefeller's wealth
were to keep on increasing at the pres
ent rate there would be no chance for
him to get it all even If he lived to
be 80 years old.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-04-12

The happy Christian is always busy
one.
Some people never look up as long as
they can stand up.
The wider the Bible is opened the
harder 1t strikes at sin.
Every land flowing with milk and
honey has giants in it.
When lazy man looks toward heav-
en-, angels close the windows.
Whenever a wise man makes a mis-
take 1t teaches him something.
Tie man who is always going to
start tomorrow never gets there.
You can tell how much people love
the Lord by the company they keep.
The nation has no better friend than
the mother who teaches her child to
pray.
No matter how much religion we
claim to have, all that counts is that
we live.
We are all the time making charac-
ter, whether we are doing anything
else or not.
Lazarus did more for the Lord with
out saying a word than Martha did
with all her bluster.
Theer Is something wrong with the
man who Is more concerned about his
reputation than he is about his charac-
ter
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-04-12

The love letters of Henry VIII. to
Anne Boleyn have been published In
book form. They should teach young
women that it is foolish to believe all
men say in their love letters.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-04-12

A Cincinnati woman wants divorce
because her husband, who made $10,-
600 year. bought her only six dress
es in fourteen years. Other women will
wonder not SO much at his meanness as
at her fortitude.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-04-12

The Duchess of Marlborough denies
that she has decided to be miserable
all the rest Of her days rather than
give up the title. She seems to have
inherited a few drops of the old COM
modore's blood.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-04-12
paner thnt Dirnpnenrn.

Disappearing paper is a novelty for
use by those whose correspondents for
get to burn the letters after their util-
ity has ceased. 1t is stepped in sulph-
uric acid, dried and glazed, the acid
being partly neutrallzed by ammonia
vapor. 1t falls 10 pieces after a given
fiY,n
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-04-12

wealth leads to idleness and sin,"
declares John d. Rockefeller, Jr. Per
haps the Standard Oil Company has
during all these years been actuated
by altruistic motives only.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-04-12

English people must have something
to talk about. While they are arguing
the channel tunnel proposition, how
ever, they are giving the deceased
wife's sister" question rest.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-04-12
merely Sounded Generous,

"And what were the provisions Of
your uncle's will?
"Dhat l should have all he left after
the payment of his just debts"
"Ah, very good of the old man, wasn't
II? What did he leaveT
Just debts. Judy.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-04-12

"A nations greatness" says Joseph
Chamberlain. rs made by its greatest
men," Chamberlain Is closing his ca
reer as one Of the greatest men Of Eng
land, but be is, nevertheless, liable to
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-04-12

Prof Pierre Jouet calls the peran-
bulations of paralyzed man somnam-
bullsm. In America it would be called
q pipe-dream, professor.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-04-12
well. why Nott

First Friend-I see Jack and Molly
have made it up again. Why was the
engagement broken OFF, Second Friend
They had quarrel as to which loved
the other the most.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-04-12
Strives to Plcnss.

Uncle Ito little Bertie, aged 5, who
is being taken off to bed) Goodnight,
BERTHE. OF course, you always remem-
ber your uncles and aunts in your pray.
ersl
Bertie-Oh. yes, Uncle Felix. Shall
I tell you what say? God bless
Aunty Kitty and make her thin, and
God bless Uncle james and make him
fat, and God bless Uncle Felix and"
which do you want to be-fat or thin 7"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-04-12

1t looks as though the powers would
have to take Bandit Raisuli off to some
quiet woodshed and apply the paternal
RhinQlp
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-04-12

The voice of labor Is sometimes the
voice of common sense, as, for example,
when 1t says to stage-struck girls,
"Don't."
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-04-12

1t might be inferred from the nu.
nerous efforts made to find it that the
North Pole is lost.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-04-12

The woman who cries easily comes
nearer having her own way than the
woman who fights for her rights
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-04-12

Nine. Melba has become a mother
ln-law, but these things have to happen
even TO the most popular favorites.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-04-12

How will it be possible, when we all
become Rockefellers, to find room for
the private golf links?
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-04-12

It's better to believe all you see than
half you heaEs
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-04-12

The former Grand Duke of Austria
has quit his wife because she eats raw
vegetables. Onions, presumably.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-04-12

Give love the pow
ard it will always
help.
! There are still
some folks who
think that making
a noise in church is
religion.
If we fail to kill
our doubts they will
kill us.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-04-12
RAMS HORN BLASTS.

Warning Notes Calling the Wicked
to Repentance.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-04-12

And many woman's greatness is
due to the smallness Of her husband.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-07-05
Shot old Man TO Death

Leesburg, Va, June 29.-Robert Car
Isle, aged about 60 years, was shot
and killed atlhis home, near Bluemont
late Monday night by Dunk Yelling
ham, of Front Royal.
Carlisle, with whom Nottingham
sister lived as housekeeper, had caused
his arrest last week for disorderly con
duet. After being released he and his
father on Monday night came back to
Carlisle's home armed with shot gun.
They sgain became disorderly and
were ordered from the place. Young
Nottingham refused to go, turned on
Carlisle and at close range, tits alleged
fired a load of buckshot into the man $
left breast, saying at the same time, II
will blow your heart OUT
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-07-05

The citizens living along the road
leading from here to Shepherdstown
via Schoppert's Ford bridge and Files
Cross Roads are determined to have a
good road. In raising money and ma
terials they are ahead of all other
routes, having in hand more than 5000.
They claim it the most direct road be-
tween here and Shepherdstown. The
road has been one that has been rather
overlooked but its patrons are coming
forward with the determination to
have a good road.
An examination OF the maps of the
two counties will show that this is pro-
baby the shortest road and the ma
terials for building the load are near
at hand. They have good bridge
over the Opequon and good part of
the road has been macadamized. From
present indications it seems that we
will soon have several good roads to
the Jefferson county lines.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-07-05
Brilliant wedding

The social event of the Gerardstown
vicinity for this season was the mar
riage of Miss Mabel Lee, the accom-
plished and pretty daughter of DR.. and
Mrs. j. p. Carter and DIR. George Silas
West both of Gerardstown on Tuesday
evening, July 2, at the Presbyterian
church in that place.
The event has been looked forward
TO with much interest by social circles
since the announcement.
The church was trimmed by the
friends of the bride and looked beauti-
full.
The groJmsmen who acted also as
ushers were: Or. Edgar Leftover, of In
wood, Mr.. Edwin Henshaw, of the
same place and Mr.. Earl Carter, a
brother of the bride.
The bridesmaids were Miss Mary
Lou Silver, Miss Margaret Warheld,
of Baltimore and Miss Mary Lou Grif-
fifth the latter two neces of the
bride.
Mr.. ID. Gold Miller presided at the
organ and played the wedding march
with his usual skill and grace.
Rey. r. Ashlin White the pastor of
the church performed the ceremony.
Miss Dulaney, of Baltimore sang
wedding song.
The bride was dressed IN white
crepe de chene and carried white car
nations.
The popularity of the bride was
shown by the handsome manner in
which she vas remembered by her
friends in the presentation of numer-
GUS beautiful and costly gifts.
Aftec the wedding the happy couple
were driven to Martinsburg where
they took the b. n o. tain for Noun
tain Lake Park " here they will spend
a part of their honeymoon. The States
man-Democrat extends hearty con-
CALCULATIONS.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-07-05
Colonel Arnveg.

The San Francisco "Chronicle," OF
June Doth notes the appointment OF
Frederick j. Amweg G. e. as Lieut.'
Col. on the staff of Gov. Gillett, of Cal
ifornia. Mr.. Amweg is the eldest son
of Mrs. w. H. Amweg of om city, and
he is still remembered as a boy, who
visited our county in his young days.
He was called TO the Hawaiian Islands
by the government in 1900, as Expert
Civil Engineer, and the entire system
of the electric plants in sthe city of
Honolulu, are largely due to hisssu-
perior executive talent and ability. He
is now president at general manager
of the Observation-Disclosures Engineer
ing and Construction Company, of
San Francisco having offices both in
Honolulu and San Francisco. During
the recent calamity there, he was one
of the special citizens committee, hav-
ing authority to pass through the lines,
aiding in the relief and assistance OF
the unfortunate. His own residence on
Pacific Heights being safe beyond the
fire line. His offices in the Rialto Build
ing adjoining the Palace hotel were en-
tirely destroyed, but after the ruins
cooled his safe with its contents were
found in perfect condition, and he de-
voted his entire efforts TO save others.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-07-05

The n. & w. Railway Company is
gradually getting possession Of fand in
Sbepherdstown for its proposed right
ofwav to the new bridge it will build
across The Potomac river. Deeds to real
estate from Shepherdstown property
owners to the Company have been adj
mitted TO record as follows: Emma X.
Turner, consideration $500. Wilson Ar
nett and others, $500; Josephine
Craven, $780, Deeds between individu-
al parties have also been filed for rec
ord as follows ID. l.. Barringer to For
rest c Littlejohn, property on lot .,
Block s, Shenandoah Junction, $1,000;
lanes f. Randall to Ella K. Strobe,
property on Washington street, Shep-
herdstown, 81 900.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-07-05
Found Floating

The remains of the late William
Peacemaker, of Green Spring, who
was drowned in the Potomac river,
were found floating in the river at
Sleepy Greek by several trackmen. Mr..
Peacems ker and William Darr were
crossing the Potomac on the night OF
June LIST in small ferry boat. The
boat was struck by a lot Of driftwood
which caused it to capsize in mid
stream. Darr grabbed the cable of the
ferry and worked himself ashore, but
Peaeemaker was washed down stream
and drowned.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-07-05

Thos. w. Rhineman, Of this city
vas working as carpenter on large
ktoue bin at Kearneysville on Friday
- ast and fell in the bin when it was
being emptied. He was grabbed by
pohn Myers, a fellow workman but
Myers was unable to hold him. Down
Rhineman went passing through the
phute al the bottom and was covered
with crushed stone in the car below.
He was helped out and was brought
home by Superintendent M. Nj. Mil
lard in his automobile. He was not Sc
|iously injured but had a narrow es
(ape
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-07-05

1t is matter of great qualification
know that the road question is not
batting, that the people living along
le road leading to Kearneysville are
Eaye in making ready for the crush
for covering the road with fine
|one. The road is being graded ard
PEAT quantities of stone are being piled
|png the roadway ready for crushing.
seems amazing that the people CT
FrSeey county have so long put up
/ lh bad roads. This road has been es
feiSlly bad and if it is made a real
|oi road the farms along the road
| Ill enhance at least $40 an acre.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-07-05
More Paving

Mayor Harrison with councilmen
Thompson and Rentch were before the
County Court on Tuesday seeking help
from the Court to pave the Public
square with bricks as the main street
now is. They reason that the county
has an interest in the square as well as
the town and that the county should
be part of the cost.
The co lrt very wisely decided to
make 'ntribution and provided for
Sll00 n its estimate for levy for the
year. The council will probably push
the work from now until the square is
paved which will be a great improve
ment to the town.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-07-05
Peach YeIlovs

In the Paradise orchard, west of
Hedgesvi-le, owned by Hon. | w.
Wooa on Friday the fruit growers of
Berkeley and Morgan counties were
told about the disease known as peach
yellews, little about Its origin and
much about its spread and eureby FRO
fessor NJ. B. Waite, of the agricultural
department at Washington. Several
others present made addresses at the
call of the presiding officer, j. ii.
Stewart, director of the West Virginia
Experiment station. Those present
were Professor nj. b. Waite, j II.
Stewart, E. G. Hensnaw, G. P. Light,
IL. l.. Smith, G. G. Westreter, ID. Gold
Miller, ID. Gold Miller, jr., NJ. j.. Dorm,
H. S. Cushwa, DR.. p Karutz, &. j.
Seibert, S. FL. Fulton of the Sleepy
Creek Orchard Co., formerly of Wash
ington; John A. Fulton, A. j. Fulton,
Michigan; Peter Keesecker, Chris
Hovermale, w e. Butts, Dayton Butts,
Chauncy Butts, Edward Statler
Morgan county; g. Clyde Borum, ia
cob Hesse, S. Keesecker, /. w Wood,
J E. Norrington, ]. w. Shriver, J. Ii,
Sbriver, J. H. Riner, l.. G. Roney,
Samuel and Jacob Keesecker, two of
the oldest residents of the valley; Dan
iel Stuckey, Cecil Woods, Creighton
Tabb, Charles Wheeler and M. X,
Butts, Berkeley county.
Prof. Waite said that science has not
as yet discovered the cause of the dis
ease and that the only remedy now is
to dig up the trees and burn them. He
urged growers to use the greatest care
in the selection of trees when planting
that they do not plant diseased trees.
j. H. Stewart of the experiment sta
ton spoke of the laws effecting this
matter. 1t is his duty to send inspec-
tors through any orchard and if dis
eased trees are found to order them de-
storyed at the owners expense.
Speeches were made by Prof. S. III.
Fulton, Alex Clohan. DR.. Paul karutz
and others.
The party was entertained at dinner
at the home of |. w. Wood and Jacob
Hesse The party returned TO Martins
burg that evening at s o'clock.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-07-05
xn,gooa rnir

The stockholders OF Inwood Park
company, the new owners, met last
week and organized by eleeting board
of directors and eleeting the following
officers: President George M. Bowers,
vice president G. +. Ridgeway, Secre
tary and Treasurer, S. B. Cunningham,
Gen. Manager Frank c. Foreman. On
Saturday they held another meet
ing at which they decided to hold the
next fair at the park on September 10,
II, II and 10.
There will be general rejoicing
among the general public that there
will be another fair this year.
The citizens of that section have be-
come so used to having the fair and to
having that as a pleasant event to
look forward to from one year to an
other that they would have greatly
missed it. Each year thousands of peo-
pie gather up there and spend a pleas
ant day in the woods a thing we all
enjoy.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-07-05
New Fire He'll

The old fire alarm bell which has
sounded out the fire alarms since the
water works were insta.l ed-lS7o crack
cd a few weeks ago and though it had
for years been heard to the remotest
sections of the town, could not be heard
more than a square after being cracked.
The city council has purchased new
hell and it has arrived. The new bell
weighs 100 lbs. Cast by the McShane
BELL Foundry, of Baltimore, and has
been placed ia position.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-07-05
The Biggest

Alex Stillwell, from near Ganotown
was in town on Monday and called
on us and silenced all the local snake
hunters so far this season. Mr.. Still
well is perfectly truthful man and
not even given to the shadow of exag-
geration. Last week he was on Sleepy
Creek Mountain and ran on black
snake feet , inches long which he
killed and little later he killed rat
tier with IL rattles and button. So far
Alex is entitled to the cake.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-07-05
Cure For Lockiaxv

To relieve from the effects drumming
a nail in the hand or foot physician
recommends the use of peach leaves as
a cure. Take the leaves and after bruis-
ing them apply TO the wound and
confne with bandage. Renew the
application twice daily if necessary,
but one application usually does the
work. They cure as if by magic'-Ex-
change.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-07-05
Lightning Storm

Lightning storms are commencing
to be severe again, and during the
storm of Monday evening Mr.. ]. lack
Lintan had several sheep killed by
lightning in his field on the Hedges
vile road, and fortunately for him, he
had them covered by insurance in the
office of A. l.. Alexander, where the
loss has been promptly adjusted. Par
ties who have not already their live
stock insured would do well to see me
about same.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-07-05
Street Paving.

Contractor Brooks has completed his
ltract for laying the two blocks of
eet paving and the work is praised
everybody. 1t is experiment that
going to create a demand for street
wing which the city council is going
have trouble to meet. Already there
movements ON foot toward getting
work extended in all directions. 1t
\ hard matter to find property
ner who will not say that he is
pay to pay his share of the expense
paving the street in front of bis
Pperty.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-07-05

The democratic state conven ton Of
held in Harrisburg on
thursday to nominate candidate for
late treasurer, choked oil a resolution
endorse the candidacy of w. j. Bry-
b for the democratic u omination for
Resident in 1908, offered by Mr.. f. ;.
Gilbert. Mr. Seibert is a prominent cit
ben and politician of Potter county,
Penn sylvania, and relative of MIR.
i, J, Seibert and George Seibeit ofthis
Punty.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-07-05
New Superintendent

We had pleasant call ON Monday
from Mr.. Willis F. Evans, the new
county superintendent efpublic schools
for Berkeley county. His term of office,
four years, began on July.l H comes to
the office well equipped having been a
successful teacher for a number of
years. We wish him successful adj
ministration.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-07-05
Administrators Notice

The undersigned having vualified as
administrator of the estate OF the late
J. r. Denny, hereby gives notice to
all persons indebted to said estate that
the same must be paid at once and
those who have claims against said es-
tate will present the same with due
uthentication at once for settlement.
j. FL. Mcbride,
Administrator.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-07-05
Sale,

Mr.. John j Byers and Mrs. Rebecca
late w. H. Byers on last Saturday
sold the house and lot in Shepherds
town to Mr.. Harry fill, of that place
for 1890 but the farm went to but SAT
per acre and sale was postponed until
July 26 at Shepherdstown.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-07-05
Left Nd VIII,

The late Michael Miller did not leave
will and his daughter, Mrs. t. L..
Richard and son, William Miller, took
out letters of administration on the es-
tate in the Orphans Court according
to their fathers equest.-Hagerstown
Mail.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-07-05
Presbyterian Reunion

The annual Presbyterian reunion st
Pen Mar will be held this year on next
Thursday July II. AS in the past this
will be pleasant occasion. The fare
for the round trip from Martinsburg
will be SLIGO.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-07-05
To Farmers.

After you have toiled the whole year
to raise your crops you should guard
against losing them by freely having
them insured in the Porterfield & Boye
agency
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-07-05
Col. NicGra,v Abroad

|ol' John 7. MeGraw with his
'Aer and sister sailed last week for
pope They will travel for some
ntns over the continent and will
II visit England and Irelt nd.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-04-19
Properties of Gold,

Pure gold is unaffected by the at
mosphere either at ordinary tempera-
lures or when the metal is heated. 1t
is also proof against the action of COM
mon acids when used singly.
Moreover, it confers it's properties
more or less upon copper and silver
when these metals are alleged with it.
Thus, for example, 12-karat gold will
withstand the action of nitric acid and
the atmosphere at ordinary tempera-
ture, but some of the copper will be
oxidized during annealing. Nine parts
of gold may be alloyed with ten parts
of platinum in an ordinary crucible
and fire, but such an alloy will not be
uniform; larger proportion of plati-
mum will free itself from the gold on
qualification and a homogeneous alloy
of the two metals cannot be obtained
Jewellers Circular Weekly.