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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-03-05
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There seems TO be a general impression
than city life is enervating alike to physical
health and to morals, that for real bodily
vigor and the uncontaminated virtues YOU
must 90 TO the country
There is a shop-worn saying about the
necessity OF returning to the soil every third
generation. 1t is argued that, like the fa-
bled Antaeus, the human race must be re-
newed and rejuyenated by actual contact
with mother earth. Isn't this really one Of
the pretty fictions that pass current because
no one ever took the trouble to contradic.
them?
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-03-05

There is an idea prevalent in the
house of representatives that the
army needs some men to put behind
the guns rather than more highly paid
officers TO shout commands to nobody
in particular.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-03-05

1t is all very well to attack the navy
from the seclusion of a New York
magazine Office. but would the writer
of the article care to meet the feet in
the middle of the Pacific on a dark
night and attack IL there?
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-03-05
ENTIRE SECTION Of
TAMPA WIPED OUT
THIRTY-FIvE BUILDINGS COVER
ING FIFTY-FivE ACRES ARE
CONSUMED BY FLAMES.
NORTHERN PORTION OF
THE CITY is GONE

Hundreds Of the Unemployed Are Left
Without Shelter-Propersy Loss is
Estimated at 5000, ooo-W Dies
Because Of the Excitement.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-03-05

New York hotel keepers will learn
after awhile. Henceforth when a man
signs his name Duke de Deadbeat"
or something quite as noble and i'm
pressive 1t will be 10 the street for
him unless he has a few tons of bag.
gage along as an evidence OF good
faith.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-03-05

Something win have to be done to
make service in the army more entic
ing than a job in the steel mills be
fore there will be a grand rush to
enlist
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-03-05

That 1t is the duty of a man TO
walk the floor all night with crying
baby is the opinion handed down by a
Chicago judge. Impeach him.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-03-05
Thirteen Dead; Many Hurt.

Berne, Switzerland. March 2.-Ar
avalanche fell near the village of Cop
penstein and demolished heel at the
mouth OF tho Loe.schental tunnel
killing ~ persons and inIuring II
Others.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-03-05

Because a mule sat down on him,
an Iowa miner demands $4,000. The
mule will know better next time and
merely kick the stuffin' out of him.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-03-05

Dyspepsia makes liars. says a Lon
don medical journal. AS all men are
liars, according to the psalmist. it
would appear that something is radio
ally wrong with the worlds food.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-03-05

Great Britain can now put into prac-
tice some of the theories it was so
willing to try on us when we were
having trouble with Japanese imml-
grants.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-03-05
Seemed Riuht.

Nellie" said the teacher. you may
give the plural Of the word or"
Oxen" answered Nellie.
THAT is right. Now, Robbie, what
Is the plural OF the word fox?"
That's easy" replied Robbie. "Why
token, TO be sure"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-03-05

Now that their convention is over
the scientists may hurry back to the
society of the guinea pig and the gi-
ant poato bug.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-03-05

Virtue hardly gets a chance to pat
Itself on the back in San Francisco
before vice rises up and hands it one
or two in a tender spot.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-03-05

Automobile scorchers are TO be put
in jail. That is treatment more near
iy fitting the disease. Some scorch.
ers would rather pay a fine than
eat peanuts. 1t makes them feel he
roic without Gripping them finan.
cially.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-03-05

Maybe those Europeans who still
think there will be war between this
country and Japan have not seen a
picture of our feet.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-03-05

A publishers catalogue divides
books into three lists: Famous
Books Readable Books" Gift
Books" No book appears In more
than one list. This is an amusing
comment on "the present state of lit.
erature."
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-03-05

The peanut diet so strongly advo-
Gated in Illinois has received a hard
backset A New York boy was run.
over by truck while on his way to
buy COOLERS
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-03-05
Public Utilities Commission.

DIR. Jacob II. Hollander, the noted
economist OF Baltimore. is advocating
public utilities commission as the
only logical solution of The municipal
ownership question
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-03-05
SOMEWHERE LAND,
nY MARIE LOUISE WARD.

by MNTtIt flTtI0-I y IT,
Can You show me the way to Somewhere
land9
4 very strange place Il must be.
For there we would md all the things We
mislaid.
Perhaps growing fast on tree.
IL can't be - FAR. far away. after al.
For Teddie. live minutes ago.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-03-05
Libraries
Workers
Public Libraries
Aid the Indus
trial Workers
BY DIR. HORACE G. wADLIN.
Librarian. Boston Public Library.

public library provides for the industrial worker the books
that help him TO better work and higher pay 1t provides
opportunities in this direction before pen not yet fully
used and only partly appreciated Nevertheless many young
especially, using them to their profit and Ill
tmaey to the benefit of the community Others will follow
their example, the advantages become clearly
1t is unfortunately true that many persons have been
drawn into industries without much preparation They
have speak, drfed into hem pressed by the necessity
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-03-05
KNIFE RACK.
Handy Kitchen Article Which You
Can Make for Mother.

by using a rack similar TO that
shown In the accompanying sketch
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-03-05

Place the open end of the tube to your
lips and blow vigorously. and note tho
result.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-07
Improvement Notes.

Mrs. j. p. Snodgrass is having some
extensive improvements made to her
house on South Queen street, which
will be occupied this spring by her
son, Mr.. Stephen r. Snodgrass, and
his wife. These improvements en-
brace a remodeling of the entire in
terror, an extension to the back part
of the house, steam heat, bathrooms,
sun room, electric light and gas.
Mr.. Charles ]. Seibert is heving a
two-story addition built to the tenant
house on his farm near this city.
Mr.. Charles Burns, this city, is the
contractor and the job is to be finish
ed by April /, ready for the new ten
ant.
Mr.. Eugene Small is improving his
property on North Queen street by re-
moving the trees from the yard
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-07
HIGH SCHOOL ROLL OF
HoNoR-slxTH MONTH

A pupil securing a grade of 95 per
cent. in a subject is entered on the
Roll of Honor" for the month.
Post observation-disclosures Hooge,
Anna Rutherford and Virginia snod-
grass.
First rank, Gilbert McKown, second
rank Frank Catrow Henrietta Farms
worth and Beulah Rutherford; fourth
rank, Mildred Aler and Emma Voc
gele.
Junior Class-First rank, Elizabeth
Trimble, Elizabeth Paskel and Reva
Grant; second rank. Reuben Fine;
third rank, Jessie Bogert and Louise
Foreman; fourth rank, SaIlie Aler and
Ella Potter Thompson; fifth rank,
Edna Russler, Charles Trump, and
Daniel Kirson; sixth rank. Harry
Farnsworth; seventh rank, Pauline
Quenzel ami Frances Willard.
Sophomore Class-First rank. Clyde
Whetzel; second rank, Ruth Wright
son and Frank Keedy; third rank,
Edna May S'er, Ada Sites. and Hat
tie Snyder; fifth rank, Anna V. Robin
son and Alex B. Parks, ir.; sixth
grade. Mildred Shoemaker; seventh
rank, Bertha Mock, Rhea Fahrney
and BENZ. f. Fiery; eighth rank, Eliz-
abeth Morrison, Jacob Willard and
Harry F. Miller.
Freshman Class-First rank, Ethel
Downs; second rank, Mary Farms
worth, Edith Wall and Lula Strobe;
third rank, Jessie Smith and Mildred
Kimmell; fourth rank. Lille Julien,
Mary Comrey, Artelia Rutherford,
Anna Smurr Maisie Montgomery and
John Price fifth rank. 1hresa Hirsch,
Albert Miles, Jessie Horsfall, Adah
Dutrow. Minnie Chamberlain, Ruth
Helms, Blanche Imhach and Phyllis
Hannis.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-07
Two New Features.

In the March number Uncle Re
mus Magazine announces wo inter-
esting features for the year. One is
the serial publication of new novel
by Will n Harden. whose Nam
Linda" and ANN Boyd are regarded
as distinct additions to American lit
erature. The new story will be call
ed Gilbert Neal and the first install
ment will appear In the May number
OF the Magazine.
The other is a new department,
Uncle Remus and the Children" to
be conducted by Joel Chandler Harris
The fact that Mr.. Harris will have
personal charge of the department IN
sures something unique and wholly
delightful.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-07
9. and o. Adopts Pool system.

The b. and o. has adopted the
pool" system. and hereafter crews of
trainmen will not be confined exclus-
lively to one engine, as has heretofore
been the system of the road. To cut
long story short, the policy in the
future will be first come, fret serv-
ed" OF course, this does not imply
that the crews will be changed from
their regular runs, only that the en-
gines NAV be changed quite frequent
ly. The sentiment among the men re
garding this change is varied.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-07
WOMAN MAKES HER ESCAPE
officers Cant Locate the Fairmont
Governess.

The mysterious woman, who is al
Tsged to have stolen $4,000 worth OF
Jewels, furs, tic. from a wealthy
Fairmont family and whose escape
from Baltimore and Ohio passenger
tram at Sir Johns Run recently, has
completely 5afiied the officers AID sue
ceeded in making good her escape ac-
cording to press dispatches.
Ii Is said that the womans's name
Is Miss Strong and that she has been
operating extensively in West VT-
snla with another woman named den
nie Weekly. The Weekly woman re-
Gently stole quantity OF jewelry
from Mrs, Mamie Phillips, at Cum
berland, which was recovered at Ad'
amstown, w. Va, later.
The women worked together, some
times as domestics. and at other
times as housekeepers or governesses
Being well dressed and educated, they
upuId win the confidence of the fam
IEies for whom they worked, and then
decamp with money, jewelry and 9th
ar valuables. The police of Baltimore
Philadelphia and New York have
been furnished with their descriptions
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-07
REV. DR.. c. CORK ON DIVORCE
ADDRESSES MEETING OF MINIS
TIERS or REFORMED CHURCH
Travelling Rapidly in the Footsteps Of
infldel France--Nc Other Cues
ton Of Equal Importance.


Rev. Or. Cyrus Cort. Of oyeriea
declared Monday at a meeting Of Re
formed ministers at Tnird Church
Paca and Saratoga streets, Baltimore
that the rumber Of divorces and the
friyolity Of the pleas on which they
are granted threaten the future or this
nation
We are travelling rapidly In the
footsteps of infidel France. he said
where from laxity Of the marital re.
lations, race suicide prevails 20 that
in some districts the deaths outnum.
Der the births.
How many generations can sur.
vive at this rate before the republic
perishes? Our own court records
show that we face the same peril.
Neither the temperance question nor
any other question of humanitarian
reform can equal in Importance
the necessity of reformation in law
and habits in this country with regard
to marriage and divorce
For more than 80 years years DR..
Cort has been urging more rigid legis-
lation and religious regulations with
regard to marriage He travelled
$500 miles in working up sentiment
in shis denomination, which resulted
in the passage by the general synod
of a resolution declaring marital in
fidelity the only ground for divorce.
with only the innocent person to mar
ry again after such divorce.
"The number of divorces" he said.
has increased far beyond the ratio Of
marriages and births in this genera
ton, and suicide, murder and every
crime have correspondingly increas-
ed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-07
Entertained Mite Society.

Mrs. G.. w. Santman entertained the
members of the Mite society of st.
Johns Lutheran church last evening
at her home on North Maple venue.
After the business session the guests
We're served with ice cream and cake.
This is no doubt the last time Mrs.
Sandman will have the members or
the organization at her home where
they frequently met, owing to the
fact of her and Mr.. Sandman moving
to Halfway, Nd, this spring
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-07
SlTE LEGISLATURE
Wsts her Amendment to
saIary Bill.
80 DAY LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Hot Words and Apologies Exchanged
in the House-county Salary
Bill Still Unsettled.

Charleston, W Va. Feb 29.--In the
senate Montgomery introduced \ reso.
luton authorizing the governor to ap-
point commission 81 three men OF
expert knowledge. to Investigate min
ing conditions and discharge the pres
ent committee The resolution lies
over one day. The county salary bin
came up on the amendment proposed
by the committee which gives coun.
" officers practically all they collect.
The amendment was adopted by a
vote of II to r.
Fisher then offered his substitute
for the entire bill Fishers substitute
gives officers the first $1,000, 50 per
cent Of the next $1,000, and 20 per
cent Of all over that amount, Blue ar
gued in favor of the substitute and
against the committee amendment. He
said the bill would be of no value.
Bailey said If clerks made a correct
return of their incomes to the commit
tee, the bin as passed by the house
was travesty on justice. Littlepage
suggested that joint commission be
raised to investigate the situation and
report to the next session. Fishers
substitute was rejected by a vote Of -
to 16. The bill as amended by the
committee was then ordered to third
reading.
Senate joint resolution No. 10, pro-
posing an amendment to the constitu-
ton increasing the length of the iegls-
lative session was passed. The rules
were suspended and consideration of
the county salary bill resumed, the
bill being read for the third time. Mar
shall protested against the passage of
such mere makeshift and pending
the discussion the senate took a re-
cess. The bill as amended will pass.
In the House.
In the house. Delegate Justice of
Wyoming, complained that Judge
Evans, of Mingo had insulted him for
not voting against the Mingo criminal
court bill Evans explained that he
did talk pretty rough and that Justice
told him to remove his glasses and get
punched p
q did take off my glasses" said
Evans. but he didn't punch me and
called him a coward" Evans apollo
gized to everybody and the matter was
dropped
Senate Joint resolution No. 16, ia
voring the establishment of a bureau
Of mines, was passed Senate bills %
and So, for the trust company super
vision and the form of ballot, were
passedA
The house will not agree to the
senate amendments to the county sal
AIRY bill and it is probable that no
agreement will be reached in confer
ence.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-07
BIG CONTRACT CLOSED
BRICK FOR n. M. c. a. BulLDI{
TO BE MADE HERE.
Geo. w. Buxton Contracts to Fuqkfs
100000 Bricks For New Buildltg
-Excayating Contract LET.


Mr. s A. Westenhaver the general
contractor for the new Y. N. G. Al
building to be erected on West King
street today contracted for the brick
with Mr. George w Buxton, this
city
The building VIII require 100000
bricks and It IS gratifying 70 know
that lfartinsbarg industry viii fur.
nish them. besides giving employment
to ocal labor
Mr. Westenhaver has subJet the
contract for excavating for the Y. M.
& A. building to Mr.. S. f. Ellis, this
city, who will put a force Of men to
work on the job early next week
As told before herein, It is Mr.
Westenhayer's purpose to begin build
ing operations as soon as possible
say on or before the first of April
and hurry along the work in order to
have the building completed n con
tract time, October /.
He has already bought his lumber,
iron. steel and other building mate
rials and these will be delivered here
in the near future.
Not since the erection of the inn
posing government here several years
ago, will structure attract such gen
eral attention as that Of the Y NJ c.
A. as the work progresses.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-07
Harpers Ferry Lime Co. Fails.

Charles Town, W. Va, Feb. %
The Harpers Ferry Lime Co., which
operates lime dlns near Miliville, JEFF
ferson county. made an assignment
Yesterday to James NJ. Mason. jr.,
trustee. The company owns 232 acres
of land and has large building
which was erected on the property
about two years ago. There is a
mortgage on the plant of 100000. The
assets and liabilities are unknown at
this time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-07
HEARNE is ELECTED
President Of the West Virginia State
Auto Associ alton.

Parkersburg, Feb 29--EIon w H.
Hea1ne, candidate for the republican
nomination for governor, was elected
president OF the West Virginia State
Automobile association at its fist an
nual meeting, which was held at the
Chancellor hotel in this city The cleo
ton of Mr.. Hearne was by unani-
nous vote. The newly elected presi-
dent of the organization returned here
from Elizabeth and was the principal
speaker on the program at the ban
quet given for the visiting delegates
at the Elks' club The entire list of
officers elected bv the association was
as follows:
President W II. Hearne. :. of Wheel
ing: vice presidents. c. ~ Brisco, of
Morgantown: f. f. Chapman. of
Wellsburg; s. r. Mallory, of Parkers-
burg, and S. w Meals, of Mounds
Vile; secretary and treasurer, 7. A.
Westmeyer OF Wheeling
The new organization has laid
down for IT'S platform a determined
effort for good roads in West Vir-
ginia. as well as to have the state Ii
cense tax reduced it possible to cor
respond with shat in other states and
for revenue from such licenses to be
used in the improvement of the roads.
None Of cur local autoists attended
the meeting
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-07
THEIR VISIT TO CUBA
tgar and Mrs. Max Robinson on Ex-
tensive Southern Trip.

MI and Mrs. Max Robinson, this
city, are taking an extensive southern
trip with the Cleveland Grays. the
crack military organization of OHIO.
The tour embraces visits to points
an Florida and other southern states,
together with trip TO Havana, Cuba,
Orleans on the homeward trip. The
ana taking in the Mardi Gras at New
Orleans on the homeward trip. The
party will reach home March 10.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-07
BANG Is Grateful.

The City band desires through this
paper, to return grateful thanks to
the public for its liberal patronage
of the musieale-bazaar, the persons
who kindly made donations. the Ia
dies VINO assisted and to all who in
any way helped to make it a access.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-07
GUILTY OF STEALING COAL
Colored Man Convicted But Takes
Appeal to Court.

Abram l.. Miller, colored. charged
with stealing some coal from the G.
v railroad Yards a few days ago, had
a hearing before Justice Felker on
Thursday evening Prosecuting Attor-
ney A. b. Noll appeared for the state,
and Attorney Daniel w. snyder for the
defendant Half a dozen witnesses
We're examined.
Miller was found guilty and SEN
fenced to pay fine of SIS and costs
or thirty days in jail Miller took an
appeal to the circuit court, April term,
and furnished bond for his appear.
ance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-07
DEADLOCK is NOW BROKEN
Bradley Defeats Beckham f0i
u. S. Senate.
-FOUR DEMOCRATS DID IT
Throw OF Party shaokies and Break
Party Naohinee-covernor Brad
ley's Interesting Career.

Frankfor XIV. Feb. 29.-Amid
scenes Of the widest excitement for
mer Governor William o'Connen
Bradley, republican, was yesterday
elected United States senator to sue
coed James b. Mccreary. BradIey's
term Of six years will begin March 4.
1909 He received Ga votes, four Of
which were cast By democrats oppos.
ed to former Governor Becham, lead
ing democratic candidate for ,nator
who was Endorsed for the Office by the
state primaries. Senators H. S. Nc
Mutt. Albert Charlton and Representa-
tive Chris Mueller, of Louisville, and
Representative e. w. Lillard, of Boyle
county, we're the democrats who voted
for Bradley Until yesterday they had
voted for different democrats. but af.
ter voting for Bradley they refused to
recall their votes and unite with Beck
hams supporters on some democrat
other than Beckham. As there we're
126 members of the two houses voting
ing in the joint session. the speaker
declared Bradley elected, having
majority of those present.
In a speech accepting his election,
Bradley thanked the speaker for his
fair and impartial rulings He prom
Used to use every effort as senator to
procure the repeal of the 6cent tax
,on tobacco
Representative LilIard was the only
one of the four democrats to explain
his vote for Bradley. He said he
thought the time had come to throw
off the party shackles and break up
the machine" and, although he did
support the democratic ticket for 40
years, he believed his vote for Brad
ley was the best democratic vote he
ever cast"
Senator-elect Bradley has been
many times honored by the republic
cans of Kentucky, being the one man
of his party until the election of Gov
efnor Wilson, the incumbent to serve
a term as governor in the history of
the state. He was endorsed as the
Kentucky candidate for the presiden-
tial nomination in 1896, and has been
many times delegate to national con-
MENTIONS. Long the Kentucky member
of the republican national committee,
has was offered, but declined, the APP
pointment by President Harrison as
Minister to Korea. He is native
Kentuckian, nearly 81 wears old, a
lawyer, who was admitted to the bar
in 1866 by special act of the legisla- I
ture, being under 81 years of age at
the time. His home is in Louisville.
Governor Bradley's career is inter I,
esting. He entered the Union army
as a private at the age of Is. He be- I
gan the practice of law with his faith
err. Robert NJ Bradley, at Lancaster,
in 1870, and was elected county at I
torney. In 1872 his party gave him
the congressional nomination. He
was again a candidate for congress in
1876, and although he received 5000
more votes than were ever ca for a
republican in the eighth district, he
was defeated He was later nominal
ed for congress but refused to run. He
was elected governor of Kentucky in
1896. being Kentucky's first republi-
can chief executive.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-07
DeIiohted.

The clergy of the city are delighted
in receiving through Agent Gard, or
ders for clerical tickets on the Cum
berland Valley railroad OF course,
they are pleased to again secure tick
ets at clerical rates and are grateful
for the privilege granted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-07
WATER MAINS EXTENDED
The Water Lists in Three Wards
Completed.

AT a meeting of the water board on
Friday evening it was decided to ex-
tend the water main on Center street
to the Stone Settlement home and on
South Raleigh street to the city lin
its.
The work of taking the list of water
consumers in town was finished today
in the first. second and third wards
The fourth and fifth wards will re
ceive attention next.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-03-07
viii Move Here.

Mr.. J. 7. Snoddy. the new superin'
tendent of the Auburn Wagon Co, and
his family arrived here today from
Auburn, n. Y. and as soon as their
household goods reach here they will
move into one of Mrs. M. l.. Fellers
houses on North Raleigh street.