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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
Belief and Disbelief.

Belief is hard to some and easy to
others. but when we consider that be-
lief or disbelief never affected any fact
in this world--though both have been
the cause OF much bIOOdshed and
cruelty--it is easy to perceive the
source of the farmers serenity. In
the world about us. we measure the
truth by our own experience, and at
the most it is a dresdfully short meas
ure. But it hurts, not the truth, but
-prselves; it is really a measure t
ourselves. and, compels US to be mar
rover than our hirthright gave any
promise Of. AL this we shall discover
at the proper time, and perhaps We
shall make otaar discoveries ca1cu-
lated to persuade us that all that we
really know is a myth, while the real
ity is waiting for us with hospitable,
arms.-Joe' Chandler HaTis in Uncle
Remus's Magazine for January.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
He Knew Father.

A Brooklyn teacher relates how he
once endeavored TO convey TO a nine
year-old pupil some idea Of beauty In
the abstract and its eject upon the
cultivated individual Now, William, 4"
said the teacher, we will suppose that
your mother should place vase Of
beautiful flowers in the center OF the
dining table What would your worthy
father say as he sat down to eat?"
What are those weeds doing there?"
said William. promptly -Harper's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
Chocolate chios.

Make a taffy with one cup of brown
sugar. one cupful of molasses, a tea
spoonful Of butter and a small pinch
of cooking soda. When cooked suffl-
ciently TO harden within dropped into
cold water, remove from the fire and
pull to a golden brown Cut into
small squares, and while warm roll
with a creased rolling pin into very
thin strips. After the strips are very
cold dip each one into melted choco-
late slightly sweetened and place on
creased paper to cool.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
sh. Knew the Formula.

A stranger approached little girl
who was somewhat accustomed to in
terviews with the usual question,
What's your name little girl?" The
little girl, without looking up from
her sand-pile. replied: My name is
Edith, and I'm four She's my little sis
ter; her names Mildred and she's
two. don't want to go with you and
be your little girl. and know you
can't steal my little sister. "--Hs>
ner's Bazaar.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
When He Wore His silk Hat.

Il was spending my vacation couple
of summers ago in little Vermont
village and my favorite loafing place
was in front of the Town Grocery
talking to the general grocer" says
a traveller. 1--WE were sitting in front
on a couple of egg crates one after
noon when an old man wearing a silk
hat passed on the other side of the
street. L don't see how them fellers
wear them hats, observed my friend,
the grocer. Now, I've had one for 30
years--left to me by my father--and
I've never wore 1t but twice--once to
funeral and once on campin trip !"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
Farm Work Is Never All Done.

There Is small excuse for being idle
on the farm. No matter how bad tbs
weather, the man who manages we'll
will always find something for his
hands and himself tc DO in the barn
or the shed or the shoD-and every
farm should have a shop. There Will
be harness to oil or ladders to make
or mend, or axes grind, or saws 10
sharpen, r a dozen and one things to
do to have tools and utensils ready
for bright days plenty to do besides
whiting and whistling
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
Very Important.

Everybody nowadays seems to be
wearing uniforms, said Mr. Sirius
Barker, ENORMOUSLY. The army, the
navy, the police, the railroad men, the
theater employes-eyerybody has
some kind of special costume" That's
so" answered the policeman to whom
he was relating his troubles. Well.
what II want to know is this What's
the use of having any plain citizens
clothes at ALP" Great Scott, man!
There must be something for the de-
tectives to disguise themselves I'm"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
Not a Reformer.

Il should think you could easily
show the errors OF your political OPP
ponents." Perhaps" answered Sen
ator Sorghum, but If should CON
vince them they would simply adopt
my suggestions without giving me
any credit for them The opposition's
mistakes are a part of my capital"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
Classics on the Turf.

DO you think scholarship assists a
man to pecuniary success?" Il should
say not" answered the patron OF the
races. Half the time the bookmak-
ers can't pronounce correctly the
names of the horses on which they
win the most money"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
A Proper Kick.

We'll" demanded tee warden of the
prison. what are you kicking about
now" I'm kicking about this striped
suit" complained the new convict. "All
the silly dudes are going for stripes
now. and it's a shame to make US wear
EN-"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
Marriage License.

Oliver Coleman and Daisy b Dem
nis. both colored of Berkeley county.
Mr.. Charles c. Cook, Of shippens-
burg, Pa. to Miss Edna A. Kitzmiller,
Of Berkeley county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28

She-"There Is one thing I cannot
understand about football" He
"Yes?" She-"Why game SO named
should need so much head work .
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28

cures made by Or.
Kilmer' S Swamp-Ro
the great kidney. liver
and b.ad der remedy.
y ; the great medi-
caltriumph OF the nine
tenth century; dis
covered after years of
scientific research by
Or. Kilmer, the emf
nent kidney and blsd-
der specialist, and IS
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28
DO YOU GET UP
WITH AL. : BACK !?
Kidney Trouble Makes You miserable.

Almost ever body who reads the news
papers is sure 10 know Of the wonderful
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28

wonderfully successful in promptly curing
lame back, kidney. bladder uric acid trou-
bles and Bright's Disease, which is the worst
form of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilrner's Swamp-ROot is not rec
commended for everything butif you have kid
lney, liver or bladder trouble it will be found
UIst The remedy you need. Ithas been tested
rN 50 many ways, in hospital work, in private
practice, among the helpless too poor to pur-
chase relief and has proved so successful in
every case that a speclai arrangement has
been made by which Al. readers Of this paper
who have not already tired &. may have
sample bottle sent free by mail also book
telling more about Swa -ap-Root and how to
find out if you have iney or blad lbls.
When writing ment.oA I9ading TIL. generous
offer in this paper and r
send your address to sEsNarns+ "a - tssEsssk
Dr. Kilmer & Co, Bng
i harnton. ". Y. The --sasl as3ss IT.
ocular fifty cent and Home Of svsmp-RooA
saaollar sizes are sold by all good druggists.
Don't make any mistake. but remem
'Ser the name swamp Root, Or. XII
'mer's Swamp Root. and the address
Dtnghamton. ". 7. 4&A
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28

World want ads. pay.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-12-28

offer in this paper and
send your address to
Dr.. Kilmer & Co. BIng-
nAmton. ". Y. The
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-01-26
TRUTH

IT, he says, 'anarchistic methods were
employed against the Cuban govern
ment with the object of modifying the
relations between the two republics,
it might happen that Washington, in
stead Of declaring the suppression Of
Cuban independence, would resolutely
take sides with Havana to make an
end of those anarchists Incidents in
Venezuela and Santo Domingo have
proved that the American people will
not put themselves at the service of
financial adventures. That power goes
as far as it suits her, and not further.
S e does not lend herself to being
played with
ut will be well for both Cubans
and alien capitalists interested in Gu
ba to bear those facts in mind. The
United States has not gene into Cuba
to bolster up or to promote specula-
tive schemes, and it will not stay
there for any such purpose"
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-01-26
An Understudy.

Have you got a job, Sam?"
Yes, sab
what are you doing?"
I'm an rndcrstudy, sah."
"An understuIy, SAM"
Yes, sab. My wife does washin' AID
I'm her understudy."
But have you ever been called
upon to take her place."
mo, sab. ! hain't got dat far yit,
sah!"
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-01-26
Butter Get Out of r ,nortlnn

While cattle are plenl in Brazil
and pasturage costs hardly anything,
butter in Rio Janeiro averages about
twice in cost what it does in the
United States.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-01-26
The Girls Century.

This is the girls century. She hoe
come TO he the great factor in every
department of life Girls Realm
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-01-26
The Gas Water Heater
| GAS WATER HEATER" a,

A GAS WATER HEATER" at
tached to your present kitchen boiler
at cost of about three cents.
Will give enough hot water for a bath
Don't forget that with GAS
range in your house yon can sleep an
hour longer in the morning We sup
ply the hest makes Of each and would
be glad to talk II over with you. Call
phone TT or drop us a postal We
are at your service.
UTAH LIGHT & RAILWAY CO.,
Gas Department.
No South Maip Gtreet
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-01-26

Foreigners in China.
The lumber of foreigners in China
Is estimated ~ &c ono
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-17

gro. We have had much reason to
be sensitive 1T this point; many SYM
pathetic criticisms have been made by
those who know little of our prob
lem.
But this is only a greater reason
why We should sit in stern Judgment
upon our own life in its relation to
this struggling dependent people whose
destiny is in such strange way link
ed with ours
In all the great record OF our faith
ers on the field of battle, there was
nc achievement that can give greater
honor to us than that which will come
from doing fair. just, Christly thing
for a weaker race. in spite Of the
prophecies of circumstances and un-
sympathetic critics.-D. NJ in Char
lotte Observer.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-17
The jail has only thirty-three pris

The Jail has only thirty-three pris-
oners for court next week, which
according to Deputy Sheriff Weatherly,
is two short, 35 being his quota. Of
these five are white. four are women.
one of them white Most of the Of
fenses are larcency and affrays. On
the docket commencing Monday, whec
Judge G. S. Ferguson will preside,
there are over 200 cases. However,
very few of them will be hotly con-
tested and the docket can be cleared
within the week.-Greensboro Record
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-17
When the Stomach He

When the Stomach, Heart, or Kid
ney nerves get weak, then these or
gans always fail. Don't drug the
Stomach, nor stimulate the Heart or
Kidneys. That is simply a make
shift. Get prescription known to
Druggists everywhere as DR.. Shops
Restorative. The Restorative is pre-
pared expressly for these weak in
side nerves. Strengthen these nerves,
build them up with DR.. Shops Res
toratiVe-tablets or liquid-and see
how quickly help will come. Free
sample test sent on request by DR..
Shoop, Racine, Wis. Your health is
surely worth this simple test. r. r.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-17
Danger in Asking Advice.

When you have a cough or cold
do not ask some one what is good
for it, as there is danger in taking
some unknown preparation. Foley's
Honey and Tar cures coughs, colds,
and prevents pneumonia. The genu-
inc is in a yellow package. Refuse
substitutes. J. Hicks Bunting Drug
Co., Jos. G. Shepard.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-17

Trial Catarrh treatments are be-
ing mailed out free, on request, by
DR.. Shoop, Racine, Wis. These tests
are proving to the people-without
penny's cost-the great value of this
scientific prescription known to drus-
gists everywhere as DR.. Shops Ca
tarrh Remedy. Sold by r. r. Bel
lamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-17

All the newspapers in the state that
have spoken out are in favor of Char
lotte as the place for holding the state
democratic convention and the news
paper is the public pulse. If char
HOtte does not get the convention,
lie sentiment-CharlOtte Chronicle
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-17

Nature always warns you if your
bowels are clogged or infamed-heed
this. Take HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea it relieves all congestion and re-
stores natural digestion 50 cents tea
o. tablets.-R. R BolIamy
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-17

DR.. KilgO did NOT say it. but what
difference does that make when what
he did say would not create much of a
cnSatiOn.-Durham Herald
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-17

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
afford quick relief for all forms Of
kidney and bladder trouble A
weeks treatment Csc. Sold by R.
r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-17

Raleigh, n. c., December 13.-The
governor refuses pardons to Henry
Cheek, originally of Orange, murder.
LCnnie Oldham, Forsyth, larceny;
]. w. Hamilton, Craven. selling whis-
key; A. A. Bradley, Buncombe, for
gerry; and Will Bowser, Dare, assault
with deadly weapon. He pardons J..
T. Caravan, Hugh Pate, John Holmes,
]. E. Caravan and Daniel Gatling,
Craven, stealing logs, years to IS
months, testimony discovered showing
innocense; defendants to pay costs.
He also pardons Will Donaldson con-
victed in Mecklenburg of stealing a
the roads. Donaldson is in poor health.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-17

Trains Nos. AZ and Al carry Pullman
Sleeping Cars between Wilmington anh
Washington, connecting with Pennsyl
vania r. r. for all points east.
Trains Nos. 4S and 49 carry Pullman
Parlor Cars between Wilmington ano
Norfnlk.
Trains Nos, 55 and SO carry Pullman
Sleeping Cars between Wilmington and
Columbia
IT. G. WHITE,
General Passenger Agent
w. J. CRAIG,
Passenger Traffic Manager.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-17

We presume that Of course all the
reactionaries, liars. mollycoddles,
Weaklings and undesirable citizens are
delighted with the Presidents recent
annOuncement-C Observer
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-17
Passed Examination Successfully

James Donahue, New Britain,
Conn, writes: Il tried several kid
ney remedies, and was treated by
our best physicians for diabetes, but
did not improve until l took Foley's
Kidney Cure. After the second bot
tie l showed improvement, and five
bottles cured me completely. l have
since passed a rigid examination for
life Insurance." FOley's Kidney
Cure cures back-ache and all forms
of kidney bladder trouble. ]. Hicks
Bunting Drug Co., JOS c. Shepard.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-17
Badly Mixed I'd.

Abraham Brown, of Winterton, n
Y, had very remarkable expert
ence; he says: doctors got badly
niNed up over me; one said heart
disease; two called it kidney trou-
Jle; the fourth, blood poison, and
rhe fifth stomach and liver trouble;
but none of them helped me; so my
wife advised trying Electric Bittters,
which are restoring me to perfect
health. One bottle did me more
good than all the five doctors pre-
scribed." Guaranteed for blood
poison, weakness and all stomach
liver and kidney complaints, by r.
r. Bellamy, druggist. soc.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-17

- H
For many reasons that seem good t.
us We say that Charlotte is much the
poorer today for the passing from our
life of Martin D. Hardin, great as
man, gentleman and minister of God
In our warfare against all things that
limit or make unworthy the human
spirit, there has been no more heroic
sword drawn among us than the one
with which this man has battled. And
there is great reason for pride that
from southern pulpit and by a long
ling Of distinguished southerners
such an address could be delivered rs
that which caught and held the at
tention Of the people that worshiped at
the Second Presbyterian church on
Sunday evening.
It is admitted here that the words
We're stern; that At times they cut
10 the quick; that the blood Of shame
often surged into the cheek. But let
every man that heard it or reads the
published words, thank God that Dr.
Hardin. was brave enough to speak so
fCarlessly and the congregation brave
enough to hear. In this day when SO
many public speakers seek to say the
ITefds that please and amuse we should
be glad to hear one who dares to
speak the truth at any cost Our hope
is in such men.
There is no greater proof that We as
a people are passing into a larger life
than the fact that we can both make
and hear criticism OF our own life 1t
is characteristic Of z great people.
When We come to be able to discuss
without passion or prejudice any sub
Ject that has vitaly to do with our
life, better day is berore us. And
certainly just and sympathetic criti-
clsm was never more needed. Cir
cumstances have forced us to have
much feeling on MANY problems that
confront us; we have passed through
a dispensation of storm and tears
a condition that gives sanity and cool
GeliberatiOn small place This is es-
pecially true of the subject of which
DR.. Hardin spoke, our duty to the ne
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-17
TOtaI......
LIABILITIES.

Capital stock paid ln.......... 1900. 100000
Surplus fund. ...................... 100000
Undivided profits less expenses and
taxes paid 49,. .................... 25,644 30
National Bank notes OUTSTANDING. 100000 90
Due to other National AI
Banks. ...............l 2O4, 1868 54
Due to State Banks and
Bankers. ers........-........ 1864 70
Due to Approved Reserve
agents. ............. $3.50 99
to check - .s.............. 3l7,ol9 So
Certified checks .......... 36l Al
Cashier checks outst'ndg 1000 90
United States deposits $1,000 90
Notes & bills rediscounedf 5000 90
Bills payable, including
certificates of deposit for
money yborrowed....... 100000 co
Total. ,6eS, ,l09 IS
Staf-e of North Carolina. County OF
New Hanover. ss.
I. G. N. Evans, Cashier of the
above named Bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the
best Of nay knowledge and belief.
c. N. EVANS,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 4th day OF December, 1907.
F. W. DICK,
Notary Public.
Correct Attest
HUGH MacRAE,
]. \. TAYLOR,
EDITARD AHRENS
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-17

1t is to be hoped that the Southern
railway company will not finally COM
down to hand-car seryice,-Charlotte
chronicle.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-17
atlantic COAST LINE
EOTICE. !.

HoTICE.
These arrivals and Departures are Civ
en- as information. as well as connec
tons with other companies: but arrival
and connections are not guaranteed
Scneduls In Erect Novambsr u. leo7
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-09-07

was sent % Bryan and tho machine
pW aboard. After 30 miles Of broken
ronds had been covered by rail the
trip ON land was resumed
IN ECHo CANYON
Echo canyon. Utah. was the next
portion ~ country To- make travelling
exciting and dangerous AZ Echo tho
reads were dusty and dry Three miles
out they were blocked with huge hOul-
dcts aud debris washed down from
thr blilsijos By cloud burst The
party had lcft Echo at night
s1 the trln into Salt Lake could be
nude hy early morning As the mclo-
drama says. III was "a dark and
sto-r-r-m-y night" sheep. bushes
and bouldcrs blocked the roads which
were muddy and wet and covered with
pools OF water SLOW progress was
made. Aftor some ground had been
covered the machine was brought Co
-tou with jerk JUST as the side
wheel. started slipping over the cdge
of an cmbankmcnt in "thc narrows
This satisfied the travellers desire for
adventure excitement and danger So
they returned 90 Echo They then
came Co Salt Lake via ogden next
day bv daylight
THE trim was commenced july %;
about ~ davs were lost in visiting
various towns along the route. u
Was 90 novel trip and every minute was
enjoyed by the quartet making it
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-09-07
TO THE GRAND JURORS

WE you'd Ike to haze your and daughters eseafe
" whdi kind of trade combination operating
We confess he jollowag facts
We position to supply The retail trade pah good,
from Sail Lake at about the price they buy Chicago
and Men York BIZ buying from dey you'd freight or
express charges which from to 10 % of The cost OF
their goods.
Further that The combination of appearing in on,
day advertisements DH sell goods in he states OF Idaho Utah
Nepada and Wyoming al The prices retail them or in
Sail Lake CITY and still make money.
Our purpose 10 convince The people of this section that there
are good and bad combinations in trade and that your oe
and daughters w publish their findings nil abide BIZ their
decision as 10 ohich class belong
We haze no secrets; eOen books open 10 dpesh-
CATION and the general material facts oahouf our legitimate
trade secrets and The genius that gbg place National
repute of The first and best in this country public
properly
BANKS MILLINERY STORE,
H6 South Main Street
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-09-07
BY ry
POWERS DAYS

machine was tprc3 un ou ONE end and
Gem gallon can of gasoline attached
f0 lho rear spilled. AS tho dangerous
STUN ram down into tnr engine room,
only % half dozen feet away excitement
r1u RIOT The women passengers
screamed and ram about certain the old
boat was goiue t1 blow 900 amy second.
The gasoline was kept from the fires
and swept or into tha rEar The auto
was finally put aboard aud The "Eliose"
puTei down the stream without amy
further sgorss
STREETS BLOCKED.
The route from Burlington led
straight across Iowa t0 Omaha. whore
the Missouri was crossed. At Ottum-
Ha. I9. great automobile town. every
body had heard Of the Uuhu's coming
The toWusfolk were out to cheer them
as they passed through The streets
were not only lined but blocked and as
tho salt Iakorg made their way through
the crowds slowly cheer after cheer
went up why. they haven't got
horns" said one woman iu "a disau-
pointed voice as the travellers from
Utah went through. Just oue,' ans
wcrcl the village cut-up. Cant YOU
hear % houk.' Not until Wyoming and
Utah were reached ala real serious
trouble begin Until % week before the
arrival in this city but 40 cents had
been spent for repairs. 10 began near
Elk Mountain and a forgetful au-
tolst was the cause for the first batch OF
hard luck experienced by Judge Powers
and those with him. The party wanted
% reach Rawlius. Wyoming before dark
but were not sure Of their road They
met an autoist and asked him FOR DE-
rgCtious.
SOME OBSTACLES.
"Wel by am that Is careful don't
20 up RattlesnGke divide" answered
me stranger There's rocks up there
is big as "a house. Go mp Elk creek.
The Salt Iakcrs thanked him kindly
and started following his directions.
Holy smoke, Easped Roger who was
az the wheel. III the rocks ana boul-