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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-09-13
A great many persons and gre

A great many persons and a great
many cities want something Federal.
The persons want postoffices, judge
ships, receivershIps, and other offices.
The cities usually want public build
ings, harbor Improvements, etc. Now
comes Butte, Montana, with new
Federal idea. 1t wants Federal lawn,
Some day we shall have people crying
for Federal backyard, or Federal
kitchen garden. There is no end to this
longing for something at the expense
of Uncle Sam. And therein lies Presi-
dent Roosevelt's power, not in his
statesm anship.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-09-13

Mr.. John h. Hartman died at his
last Sunday at the advanced age of 81
years. The funeral was held on Tues
day at 10 O'Clock and the interment
was i'll Green Hill cemetery IN this
city.
The deceased lived IN Martinsburg
for many years and was useful and
Influential citizen. He helped 10 organ
ize the first bank IN Martinsburg and
was for iong time director. For
nearly forty y e trs he was sapeIv sor on
the b. u o. K. Il. and moved from
here 10 Jefferson county about % years
ago
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-09-13

Mr.. John Miller Tuesday sold his
apples to Mr.. G. P. Rothwell. Sealed
bids were submitted to Mr.. Miller by
five buyers and Mr.. Rothwell was the
successful bidder. 1t is estimated that
there will sbe more than 10000 barrels
in the orchard. The price paid was not
given out but it is surmised that the
price was in the neighborhooi of $3.50
per barrel.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-09-13
EXECUTORS NOTICE

The undersigned having duly quail
fee as executor of the last will of Mrs.
Alice " West, deceased hereby gives
notice to all persons indebted to said
estate that the same must be paid at
once and those having claims against
said estate are requested to present the
same at once with proper authentica-
tion Tor settlement.
Cleveland M. Seibert
Executor
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-09-13

Governor Hughes who has adopted
the ordinary political dodge OF visiting
the country fairs says "the public con-
science is awake He will also find
that the Oyster Bay boss is very much
awake to the Hughes scheme to control
the New York delegation to the Re
publican National Convention.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-09-13

The Taft swing around the circle had
all the assistance the Federal office
holders and the Associated Press could
give and made the poor little Fair
banks boom, that he was trying to
cultivate on the same ground that
Taft was blowing, look like field of
buckwheat hit by hail storm.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-09-13

President Robert Mather, OF the
Rock Island Railroad says that be-
smirched corporation managers are IN
the minority. The reason, no doubt IS
that only the few ever get to be corpora
ton managers, while the many,
the great majority OF people,
have only to furnish something for the
few who manage corporations to steal.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-09-13
WAGNER-S TAUB.

Announcement is made of the mar
riage of Miss Helen wagner to Mr.. E.
F. staub, of Allegheny, Pa, formerly
of Ilwood on Saturday, September
at the Presbyterian manse in Romney
The pastor, DR.. Brooke, performed the
ceremony in the presence OF small
company of intimate friends and rela-
tives of the couple, among whom were
G. f. StaGb and Miss Sarah l.. Staub,
of Inwood, J. {. Staub, of Pittsburg,
Miss Mary Wagner and Mr.. and Mrs.
w, L. McQuilkin, Of Shephetdstown.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-09-13
Property Sold.

Messrs. Harry and William Lord
has purchased of Mr.!J. A. Snyder, the
large stone building on West Burke
street just west of the City Hall at the
price of Sc, 500. The new owners expect
to remodel and improve the building
next spring.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-09-13
SIS Foxes Killed

The county commissioners of Dau-
phiu county paid Henry Stock S1S6
for the scalps of 65foxes and So minks,
al caught in Rush township, Dauphin
county, in the past three months. This
is the largest bill paid by the commits
sioners since the recent act passed by
the last Legislature.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-09-13

If there is any one event taal shows
the incapacity of the KePuohcAn party
it is that the moment the Panama
Canal is taken put Of the hands of pol
itlcians and given to the englaeers OF
the army to control, the dirt begins TO
fiy and the talk of graft ceases.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-09-13

The action of the rand Jury on last
Tuesday in recommending the I'M
movement of the county court house
is but the reflection OF q public senti-
ment. The court house in its present
condition is in reality a reflection upon
the county and one the taxpayers gen
orally would be willing to pay to have
corrected.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-09-13
Use Aliens Foot Ease

feet feel swollen, nervous and camp ana get
tired easily, Ifyeu nave >chiBg teat, Try al
leA's Fsot- Ease. 1t rests the fee aud makes
n1w and nghL thOes easy, Ceres aCpius,
swuilen swostirs IL L. nlste1s ail GALLON,
sp",s Relieves Cniirisins, coIns ana Dun
'.nS, all llnu nit gives rest aud comfort.
~ IL t0-lpy - Ia by aii druggists ana Ano~
stores, s5e doH'I nccstt ans s-tA .stut. IRA
p chase free. Aadtsss. "a is'n s. plnsj,. &, &c
10y, n y
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-09-13

Are you getting your shrre o. pros
perity, or are you feeiing b. result OF
the Republican policy that through
the tariff that protects the trusts mas
increased the cost of living beyond the
advance in your wages Or ia 39m3:
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-09-13
Teeth

The best IS and SO Crowns, Por-
celain and Gold 81 and IS. Billings, soc.
upward. Correction of irregularities
speciality, Latest methods. Expe-
Renee, best of references, work guar
an teed.
DR.. T. c. Stotler.
Cor. Maple avenue and Burke St.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-09-13
ELLIS.

Viola Z. Ellis the 5-year- daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. William Ellis, died
at the home Of her parents, on Terrace
street, Friday morning at O'clock.
Death was caused by catarrhal fever.
The funeral took place Sunday after
noon at O'Clock from the house. In
terment in Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-09-13

Vice President Fairbanks viii al tend
the National Irrigation Dsa<res as an
offset, probably, to his co;Ht4ii record.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-09-13

1t has generally beer supposed by
credulous people that TEDDY was
"loaded for bear" but ii turns out mat
Baer was loaded for Teddy.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-09-13
Deaths
Fuss.

The 7-months-old daughter of Mr.
and MIS-. Thomas Fuss died Friday
morning at S O'Clock at the home Of
her parents, near Big Spring, ofcholera
infantum. The funeral took place att
O'Clock Sunday.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-09-13
PINE.

Mrs. Cora Pine, wife of Mr.. J. E.
Pine, North Queen street, near Penn
sylvania avenue, died on Wednesday
of last week at $50 o clock of consump-
ton, after long illness. She was IS
years Of age. She was very estimable
woman and many friends will lament
her death.
Mrs. Pine is surviN ed by her hus-
band and two children: Madeline and
Gertrude: also by her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. F'erner, of Myersdale, Pa, and
three brothers and four sisters,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-09-13
MANSPEAKER.

Gaace Virginia, the little nine-month
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. E..
Mans peaher died at their home about
miles southeast of this city on Sun
day night of Cholera infantum. The
funeral took place on Wednesday at 10
a. IN. at the home and the interment
was in Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-09-13
Attention: r. r. MEN. Attention:
Attention.

here will be general inspection of all r. r. Watches
beginning July 9Th This is more of an Z N TO r
than inspection the Chief Watch Inspec tor wants
to know the grade and condition of every watch in the
service
This inventory includes all TRAINMASTERS, ASSIS-
TAM TRAINMASTERS ENGINEMEN, FIREMEN
CONDUCTORS, FLAGMEN YAkDMASTERS, AS
SISIANT YARD MASTERS, ROAD FOREMEN OF
ENGINES, ASSISTANT ROAD FOREMEN OF EN-
GINES, SECTION FOREMEN, BRIDGE AND EXTRA
GANG FOREMEN.
Don't believe any of the one thousand and reports
that are being circulated by Thoughtess or Interested
Parties We Have Always Treated You Right and
Will Continue to do We employed to do what
be done hv
We your .ade ard INSPECTING and wi | do
everything in our power - deserve t
Come early and let talk it over. It will hel us
both to good understanding, and thereby benefit the
TIME SERVICE in which we are all SO much Interested
N. |. Js oS5is:
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-09-13
THOMPSON.

Mr.. stephen Thompson, of 275 n.
Church street died at his home on
Wednesday afternoon aged 66 years
Death was due. to cancer with which
h. had been Affected for several years
Mr.. Thompson was q carpenter by
trade and member of the Southern
Methodist church. He is survived ty
his wife and seven children, Mrs. VIM.
Copenhaver aud Mrs. Dora Albert, of
Norm Marunsburg, Mrs. C.. L. Hollis,
of Gerardstown, James, Lynn, and
Vernon at home, and Rufus in Indian
Territory, also by his brother John,
and u sister Mrs. John Emory, this
county.
Ihe funeral will occur at the house
on taiday afternoon at 2 O'Clock. la
ternleAt i'll Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-09-13
MCBRIDE.

Ir. Stephen r. Mcbride, most
highly respected citizen of this city
died at his home on West John street
on Sunday morning last. He was at
lacked with cerebro spinal meningitis
on Thursday aud gradually went down
until death relieved him of his suffer
ing.
Mr. Mcbride was employed for seY-
er4I years watch man at the Shenan-
doah Pants factory and lived in the
vicinity of Inwood until few years
ago when he moved to Martinsburg
where he has since lived.
He is survived by his wife and two
SONS, Harry and William both of this
CITY, one brother aud ttnee sisters.
The funeral took place GA Tuesday
afternoon at $50 from the house, anu
the interment was in Norborne ceme-
terry
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1907-09-13
LIGHT.

MIR. William e. Light, native Of
this county and a respected and worthy
citizen was instantly killed on the y.
Il 0. railroad near the Hannis Distil
lery in this city on Friday afternoon Of
last week shortly efore O'clock. Il
seems that Mr.. Light stepped out of
the way of freight train and got in
the way of passenger tram No. switch
approached just at that time. He was
struck with great force and hurled a
considerable distance and was dead
when picked up.
Mr.. Light was born and lived all
his life in Berkeley county. He was a
veteran of the war between the states
from 1861 to 1855 being a member OF
Company L. Colston's Company, Sec
| ond Regiment, Stonewall Brigade and
served with gallantry through the e1 :
tire war
About twenty-five years ago he maj :
RED Miss Duvail, Of Spring Mills this
county who died few months ago.
The deceased is survived by thee
children, Two girls and boy. the
youngest, tie boy, being about i
years. He leaves also TWO bro hers ana
sister, Mr.rnomas Flight and Mrs.
John 7. Morrison Of this county ant
MIR. Geo T. Light CT Charleston.
The funeral TOOK place en- Saturday
atteinoon fro-l $ Joseph Cathol.c
church i'll lnis Guy, Of watch the 1s
ceased was member and was Largely
attended by members of BerkeleyCar' =.
! Confederate Veterans.
The oldest daughter will teach schoo
in the county schools, the son viii live
with Nir. NJ. A, Little with whom ht
has been employed and the otbel
daughter viii make her home with
leT Two aunts.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-06-29

one prominent baseball writer claims
that he can prove that one OF the found
ers of the old Knickerbocker club came
on the field one day in the early fortiea
with the original game Of baseball!
worked out and described on q sheet
Of paper, and that this game was tried
and liked so well that the game was
adopted then and there, and the Knlck-
erbocker club was organized to put 1t
into effect.
Certain 1t ls that, with the orRaalza-
ton Of the Knickerbockers, September
%, 1916, the first rules OF baseball were
published. Until 1857 this club pre-
scribed tie rules of the game, and then,
at n convention OF those Interested IN
tie sport held IN New York, the Ma
tlcnal Association of BASEBALL Players
was formed II was an amateur as
ISOLATION, comprising twenty-five clubs
all from New YC~k City and the near
By country. Indeed, up to 1861 base
ball was confined almost wholly TO this
section. How the sport came 10 spread
throughout the country Is peculiarly IN
ttrestlng.
The Civil War broke out, and NV
YORK sent her Sons To the front. Among
them were many who had acquired
skill In and q fondness for baseball.
Soon the game became a favorite vas-
time IN camp And II was not on
fined to the Union army for the sport
took root In the army OF the ConfeI-
eracy, and was played by the boys in
gray. Thus 1t was, al the close Of the
war. that the game was carried to eyc-y
section u the country almost 10 eve,y
town-by the returning soldiers, and It
was eagerly seized on by boys and men
north. south. east aud west as the
ideal outdoor sport Baseball, as a
widely recognized pastime, dates from
the Ciyil War-from the time when the
country was reunited. and hence well
deserves the glory Of being our national
game Henry Beach Seedham IN Sue
cess Magazine
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-06-29
The Court Warned.

BILL old boy" said the prisoner 10
the justice, Il want you to pay partickler
attention while I'm a-making Of this
here statement"
Don't address the court as Bin sir
said the justice, ''or I'll fine you for con
tempt"
That's all right. William" replied the
prisoner, 1--WE wuz growed up together
an / reckon you feel az dignifed as a
alligator on log ia a mill pond ID thar.
but ef you decide this case agin me.
Lord hslp you when l ketch you in the
middle O the road. Go on with your
proceedings. Atlanta Constitution.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-06-29
Philadelphia Incubations.

Many a girl accepts fellow to keep
some other fellow guessing
The female detective is apt to wonder
if her disguise is on straight.
Even the spring chicken IS suspicious
of the man who has an axe TO grind.
The fool may lose his reason and still
be happy to think it wasn't his voice.
The rain may not be as quick as the
lightning, but it always gets the drop
on us.
Many a man who is the architect of
his own fortune gets no further than the
plans and specifications.
The undertaken may not be much OF
pugilist but when it comes to boxing he
can easily lay his man out.
The more uncles, aunts, and grand
parents there are the bigger the row
when it comes to naming the hrst baby.
Philadelphia Record.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-06-29
Rough on Guns.

Yvette Guilbert, the French actress,
now speaks English well enough TO joke
in it.
At a tea given in her honor by Phila-
delphia woman's club she said:
English is not difficult. But one word
NAV sometimes have so many different
meanings. That is sometimes vexing.
"a mother said TO her daughter:
Don't you find Gus rather rough?'
Tho daughter answered, with a faint
blush
Yes, mamma; and yet he says be
shaves every day New York Trib-
uae.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-06-29


Mrs. Jefferson Davis. called by her
friends Queen Varina, had recep-
ton next evening, and l was glad to
make the acquaintance of very gra-
cious, ladylike woman of lively and en-
gaging manners, and TO see her uncere-
monious little court In the modest villa
called the white house--not quite n
rival TO that in Washington" continues
Sir william. THE society was rather
heated. The report that reward had
been set on the head Of the Confed-
crate President (quIte untrue, be
lleve) had fired the Southern heart
Indeed, when / remarked that ! did
not believe the Federal government was
capable of such an act, ! was regarded
with dlsfavor by the company, and |
promptly incurred Queen Varina's cen
sure. Indeed, but we know they are
1t was distressing TO hear some of the
refined, elegant women at the white
house talking OF what appeared to me
n brutal attack on the Massachusetts
regiment in passing through Baltimore
but 1t was the opinion of the ladies
that the New England soldiers deserved
worse than death for their conduct.
They were glad too, that the Yankee
soldiers in the United States forts We're
being eaten alive by mosquitoes; they
ragged with Indignation at the idea Of
the Yankees daring to blockade the
James river and Hampton roads, and
they said evil things of Gen. Scott, old
fuss and feathers It reminded me Of
the man who spoke dlsrespectfully Of
the equator"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-06-29

ITS good Idea to have something
laid by for rainy day"
yep" answered Peter CorntosseI:
only that kind o. cash is a good deal
like reg lar umbrell' Some other fell
Ter is liable to walk Of with II jes' as
the shower starts Washington Star.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-06-29
Versatile.

The governing board Of an educational
iHstit4t1nn- Tor colored people in Washing
ton were not "a little nystified as we'll as
amused recently when, in response 10 an
advertisement inserted by them in the
local papers, they received the following
communication:
"Gentlemeu.-l noticed your advertise
ment yesterday for a pianist and music
teacher, either white or coicred Having
been both for several years. ! wish ~
oEer ny services. Harper Weekly.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-06-29

down before the astonished federals
with a demand for the surrender OF
the place. Would that could pro
p.tiate his names by a tardy but most
sincere expression of regret that l
caused him pain by ill-considered
words
Charleston volunteers were clearing
away the rubbish and debris In the
terre pleln In a desultory fashion. Why
don't you employ your negroes at the
work. asked l, instead Of these gen.
tlemenT 'Niggers are so stupid they
would most likely blow themselves up,
and then the State would have to pay
the owners for them Then white men
are not so valuable as niggersT' Not
always That's fact"
Arriving at Montgomery. Sir William
went TO call upon Jefferson Davis, the
President or the Confederacy. 'The
house in which the President lived was
a modest villa. painted white, standing
in small garden. But we did not
find the president at home, so we pro-
ceeded to the State Department, large
brick building, with the Confederate
flag floating over II. On the first floor
the words, The President were print
ed In bold characters on one of the
doors. In a minute mere l was In in
innate conversation with the leader
who. Mr.. Gladstone said, had made a
nation slight, light figure OF a man
erect and straight. with fine broad
brow marked with innumerable wrin-
kles; regular features, eyes deep set,
large and full, one partly covered with
a tilm thin and firm lips; chin square
and resolute, He was dressed In a
rustic suit of slate-colared tweed and
his well brushed hair and boots and
neat attire offered contrast to the APP
pearance of Senator Wlgfall and Of the
people crowding the passages. His
manner was simple his address rather
formal; his face had careworn, hag-
gard look, but his words were full of
confidence"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-06-29

Gladys-l am going to buy an auto
mobile. and want you to go along
and help me select one. Cousin Jack
Not for ne little girl Why. l even
wouldn't pick you cut a husband.-
Bttak
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-06-29

Visiting Fort Sumter. the bIoodless
bombardment Of which was the prelude
TO one of the most sanguiuary wars Of
modern times, SIR William made the
acquaintance Of Senator Louis r. Wig
fall, Of Texas. a very volcanic man.
OF the most daring courage IN the thick
Of shot and shell at the height OF the
b0mbardment, when the fort was II
flames, he put Of In skill with q
white handkerchief Oh his sword point.
clambered up on tae Jetty. squeezed
through an embrasure and dropped
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-06-29

Tie only reason some men don't
marry second time is because they
iout have the chance.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-06-29

A new office has been created In Ber-
lin by the British government to pro
vide for a regular scientific invcstiga-
ton Of thu condition of the Berlin
working classes, with a view Of obtain
Ing ideas for the Improvement Of SINH
lar classes In England
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-06-29

Albert Frederjcci, at one time a IA
nous operate barytone, now practical
Is controls the roast chestnut trade OF
New York.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1907-06-29

Discount your czpocta.oas ut least
eighty Hcr cent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-04
FINDING TIT OUT.

The following significant beginning of an editorial Is from recent issue of The Chicago Tribune:
 The proposed investigation by the b Ard of education of the methods and results of teaching writing, spelling and arithmetic in the elementary self to the average citizen. The be- lief is expressed that there has been in recent years distinct deterioration in the instruction in these fundamentals of education. This belief is strength ened by the complaints of heads of business colleges, preparatory schools. and business firms that the children In the eighth grade cannot write well or spell and that they are notably de- fcient in ability to do simple arith- metical examples.
 The Tribune gives expression to a complaint which is far too common in these days of "advanced education" And yet, if a man criticizes present educational methods and praises old ones he is at once set down as an old fogy and foe to the progressive spirit of the age. We are constantly having dinned into our ears the contention that present methods are far in advance of the old. and the very suggestion of a return to any of the educational ways of the past is almost enough to bring on an attack of fysteria.
 But are modern methods best in all cases? Might it not be best for the young if teachers would hark back a little in some respects? "The facts seem to be clear" continues The Trib- une. "The average boy or girl does correctly. If a careful investigation discloses the causes of this condition of affairs in the three Fundamental branches which, with reading, make up so great a part of elementary instruc- tion, the report will attract among edu- cators and parents.". There may be in- stances where the solid, fundamental branches of education will not be need" ed in after life With some of the more fortunate 1t may be that higher education is all that will be needed in after life, but that can only be so to limited extent With the great body of the young. especially the boys, the four primary branches of educa- ton are among the essentials for an industrial or busipess career. and a great mistake is made when these are neglected for those higher accomplish ments for which the business or working man never has any use. In short, we ho,l that solid foundation is as neces' lry in education as it Is in buildirs.