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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-22

Dear Editor.-rnclosed please find a story.
which hope will be printed on our Christ
mao page. am expecting to have q hnS
time Christmas and hope you will. With
1--we TO NIL the members I am your littIs
friend, LUCILLE BALDWIN.
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AUL CARTWRIGHT.
ANSWERS.

r. F. D. No. 5, Richmond.
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Dear Editor,--I would like to become a
member OF Tho r. D. c. c. Will you please
20 nd me a badge: Find incloscd q story ,c
pin, which I composed myself for school.
I thought would ssnd It to the T. D. G.
G. Hope II Will escape the waste basket.
Your now member, ADA u. CARVER.
C,ordonsvillc. Va
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"Rlchmond. Va,

Mr.. Santa Claus. North Pole. America.
The first he tore open read as FOL
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The Cubs won the nth game, which
gave them their fourth consecutive
victory over the Tigers. to o. The
opposing pitchers were Brown and
Mullin. Brown had the better Of the
arpNmant
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Dear Editor.--I want TO Join the r. D. G.
Club Will you please send rue badge?
will setd you rome OF my drawings and lei,
you SEQ them. am little boy twelve
JAMES kUYK TUCKER.
No. 90 W. Tabb Street, Petersburg, Nn
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Dear Ed,tor,--Ineioscd you will hnd =
gt.ry about the yuie log. hope that 1t VIII
Ing us subjects 10 write on, and hope YOU
viii soon give us another subject as inter
csting US that o: the yulc log. Sincerely
so ck17 f. Grace Street. Richmond. Va.
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The day before Christmas. Lucy.
Jack and baby Mary went out to
auntie's with mamma and papa to
spend Chrfstmas.
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THE STORY OF JAPPIE.

aged twelve; Hampton. Va.
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Lear Editor.--I inciosc q. drawing and
he ne II will please you. wish you would
send mo q badga. as love to draw very
much Your little friend.
HOWARD SHEFFIELD.
No. 100 Jefferson Street, Petersburg, Va.
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aIARY's CHRISTMAS.

Norwood, Va.
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Transportation PuIEl

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Dalntpro--A city in Maine
. PnJaa--A country.
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VI JULIA BuLLlTT.
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rear Editor.-1 am six aud a half years
old and want to join the Z. .. c. Club II
ynu will take any one as young as l. II you
happy to wear it. and to know that am =
member. am trying to learn to draw pic
lures When succeed in making one good
O. ough for tho T. D. c. c. page will send
I: to you. and would be pleased to see It in
1h., Tirnas. Disr,atch. 49, 49,.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
WILLIAM H. BYERs DEAD.
Removed to Washington Short Time
Ago Where He Died of Old Age.

William H. Byers, one of the Oldest
residents of Jefferson county, who
went to Washington about ten days
ago from Martinsburg to make that
city his home, died Thursday after
noon at 2:15 o'clock at the family res.
idence, 1119 Monroe street, north,
west. Death resulted from old age.
The body will be brought to Shep-
herdstown Saturday, and the funera,
services will be held at IL O'clock on
Sunday morning from the First Meth.
odist church of that place. Rev. DR.
McLauren, of Baltimore. will officiate
Mr. Byers was born September 16
1925. He retired from business sew
eral years ago. His daughter and SON
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. r. Walter Power
were making their home with Mr.. and
Mrs. Byers when he died.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
HISTORIC NORFOLK
OPEN TO THE WORLD

but that the products OF her fields,
mines, forests and factories there ex-
hibited sum up assets too vast for
present calculation.
The wisdom and appropriateness of
holding the exposition on Hampton
Roads will be apparent to the mil
lions who will see the most unique ex-
hibition the world has ever beheld.
and 1t will fasten interest in all that
pertains to Norfolk Harbor-nature's
eastern gateway for expectation.
From this port radiates 8 per cent.
of all the railroad trackage of this
vast expanse of territory, bringing to
and shipping from its wharves a ton
mage that returns a wealth OF dollars
that is making the port the envy OF
all the outside world and the pride of
every right-minded American.
A few items will illustrate the
prosperity of the port Of Norfolk
while the whole history OF 1906 is In
line of that given:
Building-In city, 63S permits; in
surroundings. one-third additional;
total cost. over $5,0OO.OO0
Expenditure-Tn sight for the next
three years for general state and To-
cal governments. industrials. etc.,
s3s 100000.
Postal receipts-1900, st16,161;
1905, s2OO,465; 1906, s241.6S2.7s.
Manufacturing employed
within Norfolk county. 1880. 752;
1890. 27s1; 1900. 1850; 1906. $1,000.
Bank clearings Of 1906 increased
over 1905, rs per cent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
Heir TO The Throne.

Numerous requests have been made
that the Burke-McCann company re
peat their great success of last season
Heir to the Throne" To meet this
demand the play will be presented to
night with little Geraldine McCann II
the dual role of Tom Canty and Kins
Edward, of England William Francis
Burke will have another of those rol
licking Irish parts which gives hin
exceptional laugh provoking opportu
mites.
Tomorrow afternoon the company
will repeat "The Two Orphans" and
at the evening performance will pre-
sent the recent New York success
Welded, But No Wife"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27

Norfolk, Va, April 23.--In a few
days, April 26. the great jamestown
exposition will open on Hampton
Roads, near Norfolk, affording an op.
portunity for all to witness sight
that none should miss. On historic
anchorage, representations from every
naval feet of the world, displaying
mans genius in modern construction
will assemble. Our own proud navy
will do honor to its record, and in
spire an ambition for still greater at
tainments. For the first time in his
tory the Powers will parade their reg
iments in company with our troops.
These facts make it an opportune
time for all Americans to learn some
thing of 1.-THE Gateway of the South
and the marvellous development in
progress there.
This exposition will be open on a
spot filed with pleasing associations,
where naval warfare was revolutions
lied, where beauty on shoe and on
water surpasses all previous exposi-
ton sites, that cannot fail to charm
and interest the hosts that will stand.
Americas wealth of resources, mate
rial and mental. there presented, will
convince even skeptic that the fu-
ture has in store for this country an
aggregation of means. beside which
past holdings will be as nothing.
The scenes there open to study will
not only convince the world that no
other power could safely attack the
United States land thus ensure peace)
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
BIG TIME FOR KNIGHTS
Local Lodge viii Make TempIar
ConcIave Record Breaker.
WHAT THEY WILL DO HERE.
Street Parade Will Have $50 Men In
Line--WilI See Gettysburg
Shriners Will Dine.

The Knights TempIar convene In
Martinsburg on May g. It will be the
first conclaye held here in five years.
The session will last through three
days and the local Knights are prepar-
ing to make it a huge success.
On the first day grand parade will
be given II Is thought that there will
be ESQ Knights in line. 1t Is needless
to say that no one in Martinsburg will
miss that parade. The Shriners will
meet on the second day. Not every
knight Is a Shriner, so those who are
will get more enjoyment out of the
meeting than their fellows. The third
day will be given over to enjoyment.
There will be many who have never
seen the batlefelds OF Gettysburg and
the opportunity will be given them.
for on that day an excursion will be
run to that place. The Shriners will
wind up the conclave with a banquet
in the. evening.
The majority or the knights VIII
be entertained at the Hotel Berkeley.
certain number, however. will be
cared for at the Matthews boarding
house.
There will be number of good
bands in town, The local Knights
will patronize home industries, how
ever, and on the first day the City
band will furnish music and on the
second comrels band
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Re
becca D. Byers; brother, John M
Byers, and sister, Mrs. Sarah Hen.
sell. Of Pawnee, ILL.,, and nine chill
dren, Mrs Annie c. Williams. OF Mar.
tinsburg John ]. Byers. Of vancleves-
vile; George w. Byers, of Pawnee,
ILL.,. Mrs. Blanche Byers. Of Shepherds.
town; Miss Grace Amelia Byers. Mrs.
Sylvia Brunner Power, and Miss Myr.
tie H. Byers, now of Washington;
Chalmers Byers, of Shepherdstown,
Lawrence w. Byers, of this city.
The family had resided in this city
for number Of years. but removed to
Washington about April 1.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27

Or. canter Given Five Months by the
Church Board to Recuperate.
Owing to a recent and lingering at
tack of grip, DR.. Isaac w. Canter. pas
tor of Trinity M. E. church, will take
an enforced rest for FIVE months. In
the meantime, his pulpit will be fill-
ed each Sunday. and all the depart
ments of church work conducted by
a supply from the Vanderbilt univer-
sity, or nearby preachers OF his own
district The official board cheerfully
granted him all the time he might
need for recuperation, as they hold
him in the highest esteem and are
confident OF his complete recovery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
Street Committee Accepts Plans
Prepared by Engineer lsaacs
STONE WATER UNDERNEATH
Surface Drainage will be Carried Beneath Pave
ment at Queen and Burke Streets--Fifteen
Inch Pipe to be Used.

fered with and all material piled on
footways, shall be put only at such
places as directed by the engineer.
The contractor Is protected against
the negligence of an inspector, but
the failure of an inspector to discover
and condemn work shall not relieve
the contractor of his obligation to fur
nish proper materials and work as
provided in the specifications.
In case extra work shall be required
by the city, the contractor must have
the same done at price to be mu-
tually agreed upon in advance or at
the actual cost of the work plus ten
per cent. for supervision and use of
tools.
1t is provided that all work shall
be guaranteed and kept in repair and
free from inequalities or defects ex-
cept ordinary wear, for two years
from date Of final acceptance By the
engineer
Insofar as the meaterial is concern
ed, it is required that all soft and
spongy material below the sub grade,
shall be removed and filled with
clean sharp sand or gravel or other
material satisfactory to the engineer
and thoroughly rammed and rolled.
| The cement shall be a standard brand
of Portland cement. The sand must
be clean, hard and sharp and free
/ from organic matter.
The brick must be thoroughly
rammed to firm and unyielding
bearing. The grade of the street is
to be conformed with, and the crown
shall be determined by the engineer.
| joints in successive courses shall be
right angles to the curb lines. All
| The brick must be laid on edge and
broken by lap of at least two inches.
Each course after being laid shall be
lightly pressed against the opposite
curb by inserting lever at the end
of the course and the course shall
then be closed by keying with brick
to the required size. All defective
brick shall be rejected.
After the pavement has been laid,
clean, sharp sand shall be swept into
the joints until they are filled as near
as possible The filler shall consist
of Portland cement and sand
When required by the engineer, gut
tiers of vitrifed brick will be con-
structed next to the curb All joints
between the brick and blocks and
along the curb, shall be grouted with
neat Portland cement grout.
The old curb along the line of the
street which is in good condition as
to line and grade may be left in
place but will be redressed II neces-
sary. Curb shall be redressed where
required and at no other places and
the amount to be paid for will be the
actual number of lineal feet redress
ed.
F. X. Duncan, of Baltimore, came
to Martinsburg with Mr.. Isaacs. He
has been superintendent of construc.
ton in Baltimore for long time and
will bid on the work here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
TO SUCCEED MR.. TAsL ER.
MIR. Shirley shaulI Has Been Made
Bookkeeper at the Old National.

Shirley N. Shaull has been selected
by the directors OF the Old National
bank as the successor of Clarence
Tabler, who recently resigned his po-
sition as bookkeeper.
The directors met this morning and
accepted the resignation OF Mr. Tabler
and then promoted Mr.. Shaull to the
vacancy. Mr.. Shaull has been messen-
ger I'm the bank and the promotion
was deserved one. He graduated
from the Martinsburg Business col
lege and went at once into the bank
IT Is said that he is the youngest book
keeper in Martinsburg. His friends
will be pleased to hear Of his promo
ton.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
SEEING TH|NGS|N MORGAN
Mysterious Paintings Alarm thas
Superstitious.
APPEAR ON WALLS or ROOM
Owner Of the House IS Mystified--Rie-
lures Represent Scenes in Heaven
and He'll

That portion OF Morgan county
across the Potomac river from Ham
Geek Is In a state of excitement over
strange pictures. said to represent
scenes in heaven and hell. that saave
appeared on the walls of a room In
the house Of Emory Loop. and people
are travelling for miles to the house
to view the wonderful pictures.
The house. which is located In the
hill region about two miles from Han
cock station, Is modern structure
and a modest home. How the scenes
said to be depleted upon the walls In
such wlerd and fantastic shapes came
there Is a complete mystery and SUI
perstitious people firmly believe that
some supernatural power has been at
work and that the pictures are a
prophesy of things to happen. As a
result Of the talk that is spread
around concerning the mysterious de-
lineatlons excitement has been grow.
luz Aibut diVuB uutii the Nuote tVuu-
try around Is aroused and every day
numbers of people so to the house to
look upon the walls.
A gentleman Of Hancock was infom-
ed BY a man OF reliable standing who
visited the house to inspect the walls.
that the reports concerning the affair
are true. He said that no human
hand could have painted the scenes on
the wall epresenting angels and devils.
snakes and other wierd creatures that
crawl aud hy. and Of beautiful vistas
and pits OF flaming fires In such strong
contrast that the observer Is awed by
the seeming presence Of some unseen
power, and It's work.
Mr.. Lopp. the owner Of the house. Is
at loss to account for the mystifying
affair He said he first noticed the
pictures about month ago. AT first
the wall appeared to be discolored.
as by smoke. and gradually the scenes
began to take shape and the outlines
became clearer and clearer and he
called some neighbors In to inspect
the scenes. They too. were struck by
the wierd scenes and shapes upon
which they looked with wondering
eyes and the news went abroad until
everybody In that section Of the coun-
try became interested In the matter
A we'll known Hancock physician,
who was driving In that section the
other day, passed the house Of mys.-
terry and counted about thirty teams
hitched along the road. They were
on the way to. the house, having been
attracted by the reports of the strange
things to be seen there.
The prophecies that have been
made that the world is to come to an
end on June 10 by coming in contact
with comet has added to the ex-
element which prevails concerning
the pictures in the house, and many
believe that this Is premonition or
warning for people to prepare for the
finale of all things on that date.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27

Owing to the fact that the replacing
of the old water pipes on John street
with new ones has compelled the turn
ing on of water on that street, those
residents who have not paid their
water tax will be given more time in
which to come around and settle up
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
Roll can nax.

There will be what is known as roll
call at the Baptist church on May l..
Every member is requested to be
present and answer to his name. Re-
ports will be read after which recep-
ton will be held.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
The Language OF Flowers.

"How could a man ever pen such a
mon kind Of letter.
Il suppose he did it with a John
quill"
And hcw do you suppose she felt
when she received it,"
''Naturaly Ike a blue-belle."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-17
First Object CT Solicitude.

Judging from the increase Of sentiment
favOring an advance in compensation to the
fixed salary employees throughout the coun-
try and believing that legislation along this
line will doubt be enacted in the near
future. / have introduced this bill as ex-
pressive of my views as to those who are
first entitled to consideration. However. l
do not wish it 10 be understood that / am
unalterably opposed to the increase of any
salary purely on account of it's size. pro-
vIded II is earned. Yet the poorer aid
classes. In my judgment. should be the
first object OF our solicitude.'
There many members of Congress alb
solutely opposed to the Jones bill and other
fiat rate increase measures who look with
some degree Of favor upon this Davis meas
ure which provides for a moderate raise
for the year 1907. Some members have
shown sufficient interest in the measure to
set to work to compute in dollars and cents
the strain that would result on the treas
ury following it's passage No one of these
gentlemen has yet finished the extensive
computation necessary, but they are sure
that the amount required by the Davis bill
will b." less than one-half of that demand
ed by the Jones bill and other fat rate in
creases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-17

are here for the occasion are Lucius Mon
trose Cuthbert of Denver, Col; Rev. -hss.
Morris Addison of Stamford Conn. and
Pay Director s. L. Heap. u. s. N Mr..
Henry E. Davis. one of the prominent mem
bers of this old organization. will break
away from the festivities attending his S.
yer wedding anniversary long enough to
make one of the short talks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-17

West Byron. Charles s. Piper James Gil
lard, Herbert coleman, Thomas H. Brown.
George A. Janey. Walter Davis, Charles ].
Harlow. Joseph P. Ruppel. Daniel ]. Leah by.
w. T. Conray and Capt. William Peacock.
The officers of Albert J. Woude Camp,
No. Z, Department of Virginia, also COM
posed of colored veterans, were installed
Wednesday evening, as follows: Herbert
coleman. commander; Walter Davis, senior
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-17

southwest This is the only camp composed
of colored soldiers and sailors in the Dis
trict of Columbia. The installing officers
were Capt. Charles ]. Harlow. senior vice
department commander; Capt. George West
Byron, acting mastering officer: Capt. Will
liam Peacock, department adjutant: In
spector Murray; Joseph P. Ruppel. master
Of ceremonies, and Daniel J. Leahy. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-17
MORE PAY FOR CLERKS
Representative Davis Explains
Purpose of His Bill.
TO AID THE L0W-SALARlED
Believes They Should Be First Object
Of Solicitude.
INCREASE OF TWENTY PER CENT
Maximum and Minimum Limitation
Put in the Measure-Win
Work Automatically.

1t appears to be quite probable that those
members of Congress who favor an In
crease of pay to all employees Of the govern
ment. to be made on percentage basis.
may unite on the bill introduced in the
House by Representative Davis of Mime
sofa 1t Is conceded by those in position
to know that the several bills introduced
providing a fat rate increase Of 10 or 20
Der cent to all employees of the government
have no chance whatever for passage at
this session of Congress. But the Davis
bill Is very different and is framed to meet
the need of low-salared government en-
poyes.
The Davis measure provides that every
sivi employee of the government who does
not receive more than $500 a year shall
be paid, in addition to his or her regular
salary, IA 20 per cent increase for the year
1901. one-half payable March 81 and the
balance payable June 80 no person to re-
ceive less than SEQ or more than $500.
Automatic Adjustment.
This scale, it has been figured out. would
adjust itself automatically. For instance,
a government employe now receiving $40 a
year would under the minimum clause re-
ceive 800 increase for 1907 which would
Increase his salary to $40 a jump for the
year of II 2-3 per cent. The employe re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-17
INSTALLATION CEREMONIES.
Two Camps of Colored Veterans Under
New Officers.

The newly elected officers of the Admiral
c. M. Thomas Camp. No o, Spanish War
Veterans (unattachedo, of this city. were
installed Wednesday evening at their hall
on street between Sd and Az streets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-17
lew officers who were indicted into office

new officers who were indicted into office
were:
Capt Jerry o. Tolson, commander; A E.
Jessup (absenD, senior vice commander;
William T. Conray. junior vice commander;
Emanuel Queen. quartermaster; M. ]. Hen
derson, adjutant; Charles Mason, officer of
the day; George H. Carroll. officer of the
guard; Benjamin Jenkins, Charles 8. Dor
sey and Lloyd Spriggs trustees.
Addresses were made by Capt. George
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-17
X r. r. Reunion Tonight.

The membership of the K. F. K. Society
will hold the thirty sixth reunion at their
old meeting place, the Ebbitt House this
evening. Among the out-of-town men who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-17

vice commander: L. Hall, adjutant: George
A. Janey. uuartermaster; William A. Par
ker member of council of administration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-17
Reasons for Increase.

Again. / am convinced that greater Elf
cheney is demanded of this class of EN-
ployes Of recent years. owing to the stand
ard fixed by the civil service requirements,
and in consequence of this the amount of
labor performed. as well as the efficiency
required. in many instances has increased
greatly. Again. it is wel!-known fact
that during the past decade the cost of
llv ug has increased enormously. and in
this regard the higher priced the necesSi-
ties OF life become the greater is the bur
den upon the persons receiving the small
fixed salary. Hence il their salary does
not warrant they must he deprived OF these
necessities regardless OF their wants and
deS res.
1T appears to me that the government
at this time and during this of pros
rerfty should not require faithful and in
telligeUt service from any of its employees
a. a. wage insufficient to maintain them in
q wholesome and comfortable manned.
The central .dea contained in this bill
OF mine is q - per cent raise of employees
including and below those who receive
50. 800 year salary. Yet maximum and
minimum Limitation is made thereon so
tina, us ng the Sl0o salary bose the
percentage Of Increase is reduced upon the
higher salaries and increased on the lower
~.