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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24
In His Right Vocation.

A prominent western author has a
bright son Of 1e, who is in a bank, and
who also writes verse occasionally
which he submits to his father for
criticism. Not long ago he handel
him one which was returned with the
remark: THAT is positively bad" The
boy looked at him questioningly. You
will have to change it before it will
pass continued his father But
can't change it if it is bad" said the
boy, with a twinkle in his eye; and
the father suggested that possibly his
son knew more about banking than
he did about poetry.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24
lmitatinu His Elders,

Young folks are quick to pattern
after their elders. bad habits as well
as good. A little Rochester boy was
gent on an errand by his mother to
the grocery store, and when he came
back he was eontentsdly eating a ba-
mana. Where did you get your ba-
nana?" asked his mother. Bought
st." he replied, quietly But 1 gave
You no money to buy one" she OBJ
jected. "Oh, well, he said, noncha-
lantly, 81 told Mr. Brown to let me
have two, and l would drop In and
pay for them next week" That was
beginning the credit system at an
carly age.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24

Practical photography first saw the
light in 1899. On February 81 of that
year Talbot, who had obtained perma-
nent prints and camera images as
early as 1885. published his process.
Daguerre's was published on August
19, and somewhere between those two
dates Ponton, in paper read at the
Royal Scottish Society of Arts, made
known to the world his discovery that
soluble organic matter, in the pres
ence of an alkaline bichromate, was
rendered insoluble by exposure to light
"a discovery the value of which was
not recognized for some years, but
which is the basis of all that is in
cluded in process work. New York
American.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24
New Conception of Scotch Dialect.

Some years ago the college entrance
requirements In English called for the
careful study" Of four or five Eng.
iish classics, one Of which was Car
lyle's Essay on Burns The appli-
cants for admission to a certain Penn
sylvania college were asked to make
an estimate of the literary value OF
Burns poetry. One aspirant for
freshman standing concluded his little
essay with the following remarkable
sentence; Burns would of been a
far greater poet if he had not of
used so much slang. Harper
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24
The lntelliqent Public.

at is amusing said librarian of
a public library TO see the way in
which many Of the public who are al
ways clamoring for new fiction may
be fooled with new copy of an old
novel
The experiment was tried recent
ly OF putting fresh new copy of
Mitchell's Hugh Wynne' on a shelf
with new fiction. It was found to he
constantly IN demand and was even
asked to be reserved. where before it
had circulated not more than once or
twice a month"
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24
Children shou1d Be Models.

The kings of Persia place their
children under the direction of four of
the greatest men of the nation, viz,
the most wise, the most just, the
most temperate and the most cour-
ageous. The first teaches them re-
ligion. The second inculcates in them
the strongest principles Of truth and
justice. From the third they learn
to subdue their passions; and from
the fourth they acquire contempt
of danger.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24

Little four-year-old Carrie went with
her aunt to church. The preacher was
very earnest in his delivery, and she
was much interested Mother" said
she, when She came home, I've heard
such a smart minister. He stamped
and pounded, and made such a noise,
and then he got so mad he shook his
nsts at the folks, and there wasn't
anybody dared go up and fight him"
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24
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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24
Public Sale
of valuable
Personal Property

Sohoi iopSlLy
The undersigned will sell at public
auction at the home of Daniel Sutton
on North Queen street, Martinsburg
w. Va,
Saturday May 2, 1908,
beginning at 10 a. m. the following
property to wit;
Household Goods,
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buggy, harness, wagon gears, 3 pIows,
2 churns, towels, butchering tools.
fruit jars, crooks. wise, grindstone, lot
chains, forks, wood stove, lot meas
ures, garden tools &c,
Terms Cash.
Salinda A. Byers,
j. w. Dodd, Auctioneer
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24
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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-04-24
Pupils Examination.

The annual examination for pupils
in the public schools of Berkeley coun-
ty for diplomas OF graduation. will be
held at Mason's school house in Arden
district on Saturday April 20 begin
ming at $50 a. M.
Examination must be written with
pen and ink and pupils will furnish
their own writing materials including
paper.
Willis F. Evans,
81. Co. SBpt.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-17
ADJUSTMENTS

James T. Powers will be seen at the Doris opera house tonight. Feb. 17th in the , latest international musical comedy success. "The Blue Moon" which 3s said to be a veritable thing of beauty for it is set in British India which affords such great opportunity to the scenic artist and the costumer in their productions as formerly and have spared no expense in equipping their latest production.
 MT. Powers, one of the best com edians on our stage at the present timeI HiS-work has that clean-cut quality which is all too lacking among our actors and he richly deserves the success he has achieved In The Blue Moon" he is said to have a ve- hicle which gives full play to the best quality of his art In the company supporting MT Powers are many ac- tors known for the reliability of their performances and some yet to be known. but who have won excellent notices in the various roles since the commencement of the season. Among the cast will be found Clara Palmer. Nanon Jacques. Leslie Leigh. Myrtle Cosgrove. Phil H. Ryley Robert Brodrick, H. L.. Griffith. Frank Far rington, Blance Wilmot, Jennie Prag- cr, the toe dancer. and a chorus sucE as the Messrs. Shubert alone know how to assemble when good looks. singing and acting qualities are re- uIired
Arizona republican., 1908-02-17

scores of silk and velvet costumes, have been builded anew so that the production stands exactly as it was for its first notable New York presen- tation.
 During three separate Broadway en- agreements this charming musical fan tasy. with its picturesque and amusing characters. it's almost unTivalled wealth of tuneful melodies. it's large beauty chorus and well trained or chestra. duplicated the previous re- markable achievement of ''The Prince Of Pilson" by the same authors. Its ear tickling ballads and dance melodies are still popular favorites with all classes of musical lovers.
 Among Woodlands" well remem- bered hits may be mentioned the fol- lowing tuneful numbers:
 Dainty Little Ingenue," When the Heart is Light" The Prince and the Fairy" You Never Can Tell Till You TTy.' Society" Some Day When My Dreams Come True The Tale of Turtle Dove" When Duty Calls" and The Message of Spring"
 This pretty opera. now on its second cross-continent tour will be given here with the same cast of vocal art ists and comedians, the same special singing and dancing chorus. the same well balanced orchestra and the same artistic scenic production which has stamped it as another high class Say age success.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-17
A HOME RUN WINS
 IHE GAME. MIH MESA
The Teams Play Fast Game and
 Were We'll Matched-Seore I to 3.

The Phoenix Woodchoppers took the second game from Mesa yesterday at the Eastlake park grounds in the last of the last inning. which by misad- venture among the scorers and con- tributory transformation from the Mesa captain proved to be only the eighth. The score at the time stood Phoenix two rallies and Mesa three Towers had re- ceived d base by being hit, was ad- vanced to second and hird on the sacrifices Of Warner and Long, when Tebben met the ball with the ash fur niture on the nose, driving it through the pedal extremities of the left fielder for a circuit of the bases and winning the game. Mesa was cOnte mt with the conclusion and the miss ing inning which got lost in the snuff le was dis covered too late and its history must remain one of the might-have- beens.
 The game was very interesting, much harder fought than the game of the previous Sunday, Mesa showed up faster and batted harder at times. In the field there were several sensational catches. one by Millett, one by Long and a hard chance accepted by Nichols in left of an overhead fly which called for some back sprinting. There were a few errors in the field partly eXcus- able because of the bad ground which caused the ball to take an unexpected bound. A tumble on an attempted double play which would have retired Mesa in the fifth before the scoring began, gave the southsiderS the only opportunity to register: otherwise they would have been goose -egged. Two errors in the sixth gave Phoenix run which at the time was badly needed.
 Magoffin caught one of the best games he has been credited with. though he always holds up his end of the battery labor. Putnam Ol Congress who worked in the box for Phoenix proved a very good mixer Of the slants. He has a good outdrop that kept the soUthsiders breaking their backs try ing to connect and his control was so good that he gave no bases on balls. Williams on the firing line for the Mesa nine showed up with some of his last season form when he held Pres colt to one run and one hit. He had abundance of speed and was not hit very often. though the few whackS made by the Woodchoppers were long distance hits. His outfield support however saved several which looked good for a couple of sacks.
 The game was played in an hour and nine minutes. It drew a very fair attendance considering that the wealth CT was unfavOrable and that there was an excursion which took a number of fans out of town. The contest will in spire better support hereafter in PhOe- nix. The hines need a little batting practice and a sunshiny warm day to put a little ginger into the unlimbered ones should place the players in first class shape. Mesa will play the Fra ternal Brotherhood nine from this city at Mesa on Washingtons birthday while the WOodmen will take on the Indians at Eastlake park. The game for the coming Sunday has not been
Arizona republican., 1908-02-17

arranged The combat between the brave Redmen of the Bow and Arrow and the mighty Whitemen with the AK should draw largely among the local baseball enthusiasts
 In yesterdays contest no scores were made until the fifth. Nichols of Mesa struck out. Cuber hit safe, Millett hit to Spaulding who tossed it to Warner at second. IL looked good for a dou- ble killing, but Warner in his haste fumbled the throw and both were safe. Blome tapped to the infield and the bases were full. Stevenson drove one through Towers and passed Congo in right and three men chalked up. The next two batters went cut in short order. In the sixth Phoenix secured one run. Sullivan arrived at first on Sterverson's error. Putnam famed. Towers hit safe, and Sully came home when Warner struckout and the catch CT missed the third strike. Long and Tebben whiffed. In the seventh Ma goffin slashed one to left for two bases. Spaulding flew to Millett and Magof- fin was doubled at second. Congo hoisted a high fly which Millett lost and scored on Sterverson's tumble of Sully's grOunder to short.
 Gormley umpired a very fine game and was particularly good in his de- cisions on balls and strikes. No com plaint was justified and none was made He knows his business. The lineup was PhOeniX-Towers, first Spaulding, second: Tebben. third. Warner short; Rudolph asd Sullivan, left. Long center: Congo right: Ma goffin, catcher; Putnam. pitcher. Mesa-Blome, first; Hunsacker, sec ond; Mullen. third; Stevenson, short; Nichols, left; Millett. center; Cuber. right; Morris. catcher; Williams, pitcher. Base hits: Mesa, 6; Phoenix, 3; Errors: Mesa, 1; Phoenix, g.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-17
Prosper Bardone, commission mer chant, 19 South Center St
McKee's ad today; lower prices. OF INTEREST 10 ARIZONIANS-

The comptroller of currency has ap- proved of the following changes in the national banks of this territory: The Prescott National Bank, c. E. Meany, cashier: The Consolidated National Bank of Tucson. Leo GoIdschmidt. vice president in the place of Samuel Hughes The First National Bank of Yuma, Jennie PolhamuS. assistant cashier. Robert Shumaker has been appointed messenger for the weather bureau here. Ellen D. Lynn has been appointed rural letter carrier at Tue son. and Norah Sharpe. substitute car rier. The postoffice at Angora, Gila county, has been discontinued mil to PaySOn.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-17
That Girl, Salome.

There have been several Salomes shown upon the stage during the past year. but the most human of them is the Salome introduced in "The Holy City" the engrossingly interesting play written by Clarence Bennett. which is tO be produced at the Doris opera house on Tuesday, Feb. IS. Mir Ben nctts Salome is not a depraved and morbidly unhealthy degenerate. but beautiful and passionate creature. who is carried awaN by the sweep of her ariOr for time, but who dies express ing her belief in the great truths of religion.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-17

The Burgomaster" the most tune ful of all the PiXley & Luders musical comedies, will be the strong attrac- ton at Doris opera house, Thursday evening, Feb. 20 with Gus Weinburg and Ruth White as the featured mem bers of the cast Mir. Weinburg and Miss White were the originals in the parts of Peter Stuyvesant and Willie, which they will portray here. The GUS tunes this year are especially elab- crate. and the production is a hand some one. The chorus has been pick ed for its singing ability as well as for its beauty. As usual. the male chor- isters ar5 especially fine singers.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-17

In offering the revival of Wood land. which comes to the DorrIs opera house, Monday. Feb. 2f. Henry w
 Savage decided to equip the big com pany with the most elaborate costume and stage production vet furnished from his New York scenic studios. Every foot of canvas. every unique and costly property, every one Of the
Arizona republican., 1908-02-17
RETURNED PHoENIcIANs-Co

Jerry Millay and H. w Hamilton, old time residents Of. the city and valley. but now living in Eureka, Cal. arrived in the city yesterday morning. They will remain here a couple of weeks. Col. Millay said that coming back to Phoenix was a great deal like going to heaven. His health is much better than when he was in Phoenix last. though his appearance still lacks some of the robustness which formerly characterized it. Mir. Hamilton still has extensive property interests in the valley.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-17

no one wants an old-faSh- toned cod liver oil prepara- tion or emulsion, because Vinol is a much better body builder and strength creator for old people, weak children, and for coughs, colds, bron- chitis, etc. If it does no good we will return your money.
 A. L. Boehmer, Phoenix, Arizona.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-01
School Narrowly Escapes Fire.

The West DEBORAH public school
building narrowly escaped serious
fire yesterday morning about eleven
O'Clock. Rev. H. H. Green. a men,
Der of the school house committee of
the board Of directors. went over to
the west side building yesterday
morning to see about the new fire
escape which is being erected upon
the north side of the building. He
was accompanied by Prof. @. H. VAL
der, and as they approached the
building they noticed light through
the south cellar window. Upon in
vestigation it was found that the
window frame had become ignited
from contact with the electric light
wire. 1t was readily extinguished by
men at work in the cellar without
serious results. Had it occurred at
night or in the day time and not been
discovered, it might have resulted in
a serious fire.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-01
Have You Obeyed the Law7

Today, April LIST. is the final date
for all subscriptions to newspapers
and periodicals in the United States
to be paid. at least not to be in ar
rears more than one year, according
to the recent ruling of the United
States Post Office Department. With
in the past few weeks we have sent
two notices to every reader of Public
Opinion owing more than one year.
During the past week especially it has
kept us very busy making out re-
ceipts for subscription. A large
number have paid their subscriptions
and a majority to January LIST, 1909.
This is very gratifying to us, and
especially the cheerful manner in
which they have complied with the
regulations. One person. however,
ventured the opinion that the news
papers of the country were the means
of the ruling being made. This is
not true, 20 our knowledge, but we do
know that representatives of large
number of papers went to Washington
and attempted to have the ruling set
aside. However, we have been served
with official notice by the DEBORAH
postmaster, and are making every
reasonable effort to comply. There
are still number who have not yet
paid for their paper. We hope these
will attend to this matter within the
next week. If you cannot pay cash.
send us note, payable on or before
the first of next January, and this
will permit us to keep on sending you
the paper. This will make you feel
better, and us too. We have no de-
sire to evade the law in any way.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-01
Ossian VS.. DEBORAH Friday.

On Friday evening at Steysr's opera
house there Will be another basket
ball game between the Ossian and
DEBORAH basket ball teams. The
rivalry between these two teams is
intense, and both have excellent
teams. No one can tell which will
win, as each have won a game from
the other this season, and there is
every probability that there will be a
large crowd out. The DEBORAH Mer-
chants Band will furnish music,
and there will be roller skating after
the game.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-01
Yellow River Murderer Suicides.

VIM. Balzell, the man who murdered
Mrs. Geddes in cold blood in the
Yellow River country below Frank
vile, just across the line in ALBANIA
kee county few months ago, COM
mitted suicide one day last week,
while in Jail at Waukon. 1t is re-
ported that he saved the cords with
which packages which were sent to
him were tied, and securing mop.
stick, made a moose around his neck
and twisted it with the mop.stick
until he strangled. Allamakee county
has thus been saved large bill OF
expense for court costs, and the
country is rid of bad character.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-04-01

The gentlemen employees of the Lu-
theran Publishing House were hospit-
ably entertained Saturday evening by
the ladies employed in that institu-
tion. They rented the roller skating
rink. where they enjoyed themselves
from 80 to Z 80 O'Clock, at which
hour a sumptuous dinner was served
at Coup's.
81 never knew q more earnest en-
thusiasm and rush forward to con-
graduate star than on the occasion
of her appearance in New York at the
Waldorf. Major James B. Pond.
Bernice CASTILLO Friday night at
Unity church.
DO you know that E. A. Water
bury can sell you some relinquish-
ments in Stanley county, s. d. on the
new Milwaukee extension, also some
good land cheap, and can show you
some vacant land to file on? II you
are interested ask me. 1874
-"She was exceptionally fine in
each character. but surpassed herself
as Koto. Her two vocal selections
made the audience desire more. -
Austin, MINI. Daily Herald. Bernice
CASTILLO at Unity church Friday at 8
D. IN.
Some of your buildings need new
roofs; buy good shingles now while
they are little cheaper, make a roof
that will stand, one that don't need
fixing every year or two. q. +.
| Baker sells them. Off
"A large stock OF spring and sum.
mer millinery goods just opened.
Please call and see the lovely hats
and Flowers. b. o. Dahly's. AL
See the 'tTulip Bed" made by the
Fortnightly Club girls at the Congre-
gational church supper, Wednesday,
April 9Th.
Two of the blood hounds belong
ing to Stetson's Double Monster
"Uncle Toms Cabin" company were
recently imported from Siberia at a
cost of $4,000.
We are eclusive agents for clown
Talk" % cent coffee, now 20 cents at
our store. D. j. Ness. left
Geo. Bernatz' sootless coal has
not given the fire boys any practice
this winter on chimney fires. 1872
e. L. Bailey, painter and paper
hanger, 113 Winnebago st. 14tf
Those nobby suits are bought at
Bears.
Try Clown Talk" % cent coffee,
now 90 cents. 0. j. Ness. l2tf
New Easter hats. Bears.