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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
Off For Mercer. hnrn.

Mr.. Charles A. Wolfes, a student of
Mercersburg academy, after spending
the holiday vacation here with his
parents, left this afternoon for Mer-
cersburg, During his vacation MFR.
Wolfes filled the position of city ed
itor for The Evening World, in which
he did credit both to himself and The
World. This service was highly appre-
ciated and the one regret is that it
had to be of such short duration. Mr.
Wolfes proved himself both reliable
and efficient. We bespeak for him not
only successful school term, but a
worthy and successful future. The
good wishes Of The World and his
many friends go with him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK
Bright Promises on Every Hand
for Year 1903.
WEST VIRGINIA WILL SHARE 1T
Ok New Railroads TO Be Built in the
Stase-other Interesting
IrnnroveYnent
improvements.

The year 1903 gives promise OF be.
ing the most prosperous IN the history
Of West Virginia
This is the outlook from every
side. There viii be great mineral and
industrial development from end to
end. 1t will be the scene OF much
railroad activity and indications point
to its becoming during 1908 one OF
the leading glass and timber centers
Of America
In building new railroads is seen
most convincing evidence that there
is prosperity. Six new roads are
planned fo~ West Virginia this year.
the Gould and Vanderbilt interests be-
mig principal hackers. These roads,
it is planned are to bisect the rich
coal and timber lands and open up
new country for development.
Coal development will be astound-
ing. Scores OF new mining companies
have received charters during the past
year and intend developing West Vir-
ginia land this year. Central and
southern parts of the state viii see
most of this development.
Gas and oil development will be on
a gigantic scale During the year
1907 some OF the biggest pipe lines in
this part of the country were laid in
West Virginia. More will be built this
year.
From an industrial point of view
the year is very promising, Millions OF
dollars are to be spent in improve
ments and extensions at mills, and
several more plants are to be built.
West Virginia as pottery. as well
as a glass center, is, according to trace
journals, BY no means a great i'm
during 1908. and several
more concerns of these kinds may To-
cate in this state
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
FOREST SERVICE EXPERIMENTS
Fence Posts of Cheap Woods Made
Lasting as Cedar or Oak.

Fence posts of many kinds of cheap
woods which ordinarily would soon de-
cay If set in the ground cam be made
to last for twenty years by a simple
treatment with creosote. Most of the
so-called inferior woods are well
adapted to the treatment, and this is
especially true of cottonwood, aspen,
willow. sycamore low-srade pines, and
some of the gums When properly
treated. these woods outlast untreat-
ed cedar and oak, which are becoming
too scarce and too much in demand
for other uses to allow of their meet
ing the demand for fence posts.
Impregnation with creosote has
been greatly cheapened by the intro
duction of the open tank" which can
be installed at a cost of from $50 to
s45. or much less ii an old boiler is
used A tank with a bottom 2 square
feet in area will suffice for treating
40 or so 6-inch posts a day. or double
this number when two runs per day
can be made. The absorption of creo.
sote per post is about as follows: Eu-
calyptus, one-tenth grsin; willow, two
tenths gallon sassafras. ash hickory
red oak, water oak, elm. and maple.
four-tenths gallon; Douglas fir, quak-
ing aspen and black walnut, six tenths
gallon; sycamore, cottonwood, and
lodgepole pine, seven tenths gallon.
The price of creosote is about 10
cents per gallon in the east and mid
de west. 16 cents PEI gallon on the
Pacific coast, and 81 cents per gallon
in the Rock mountain states. The cost
of treating a post viii therefore vary
from 4 to Is cents. Properly treated
it should give service for at least
twenty years.
Experiments of the Fore Service
show that preservative treatment the
durability of lodgepole pine in Idaho
is increased sixteen years. The cost
of creosote is there relatively high
vet by treating posts there is saving
with interest at 6 per cent. of 2 cents
per post yearly. More important than
the saving. however. is the fact that
through preservative treatment other
woods are fitted to take the place of
cedar, of which the supply is rapidly
becoming exhausted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
MARLoWE HAPPENINGS.
The Coming and Going of Friends
From Far and Near.

The German Baptist minister Will
preach in Marlowe chapel next Sun
day
Mr. George Drake is here making
an extended tislt to old friends and
relatives.
Mr. Charles Jack, of McKeesport, is
spending several weeks here with his
mother, Mrs. J. G. Williamson.
Mrs. c. D. Lindsay and little daugh-
ter, Jane, and Mrs. Joseph Ward have
returned from a ten cays' visit to rela-
tives in Harrisburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Burkett. of
your city, having spent the holidays
with her sister, Miss, Ira Ward, have
returned to their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith Crane, who
We're here spending the holidays with
relatives and friends. have returned to
their home in Harrisburg.
Among the sick are Mr.. George Cole
who had been quite ill.,, but now much
improved. Little Russell son of Mr..
and Mrs. II. C. Carpenter, knows what
it is to have the whooping cough.
The Willing Workers society met at
the home of Mr.. J. ID. Miller on Mon
day evening of this week interesting
recitaticns were given, refreshments
were served and all spent very
pleasant evening.
Mr. Charles Pearrell the faithful
and efficient mail carrier of rural
route No 10, opened up store in the
Stehley building at Falling Waters,
until recently occupied by Mr. r. D.
Miller. Mr.. Pearrell took possession
on the first OF January He will still
continue as mail carrier. His friends
wish him success.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
CALL FOR EXTRA SESSION
Legislature will Convene tuesday
January 28th.
GOV. DAWSON ISSUES CALL
Reason For Extra Session Is To
Amend Newly Enacted Tax
[ avs

Charleston. Jan. S.-The long ex-
pected call for the extra session Of
the Legislature to convene on Tuesday,
January 28, was issued by Governor
Dawson yesterday The prime cause
for calling the extra session, as is
we'll known, is to amend the newly
enacted tax laws, so as to limit the
amount of levies BY pablo bodies, the
necessity for this having been empha-
sid by the recent Writ county case.
Aside from this there are a large
number of other subjects to be con
sidered and acted upon, the governors
cali embracing 81 separate subjects
Second in Importance to amending
the tax laws is the matter of abolish
ing the fee system in county Offices
and putting them on salary basis.
Other subjects upon which the gov
ernor lays much stress is more severe
punishment of the liquor license laws,
amending the election laws and a re-
vision of the present code and consti-
tuition. The Virginia debt question is
included in the subject to be consid-
cred and win be put mp to the legis-
lature for such action as is deemed
fit
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
Prize Winners.

Three o. the Martlnsburg staff of
the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.,
Messrs. C. t. Smith, |, S. Kilmer and
Percy Elliott have won gold prizes
for writing the most new business for
the six months ending Dec 81, last.
Their competitors were the STATS in
the six towns comprising the Hagers-
town district, of which Martin.sburg is
one.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11

Expert accounts have testified that
for the year 1907 The New York
World is the FIRST in circulation
gains and FIRST in the number OF adj
vertisements printed. During 1907 The
World sold 30,690,3S9 MORE copies
than in 1906 and it printed total
of 1.4O5.O32 separate advertisements
292.74 MORE than the N w York
Herald. the next highest newspaper
1t is worthy of notice also that The
World was the only New York news
paper to. show an, advertising sain in
1907--all the other New York news
papers losing,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11

Eiy's Cream Balm has been tried
and not found wanting in thousands
of homes all over the country 1t has
won place in the family medicine
closet among the reliable household
remedies, where it is kept at hand for
use in treating cold in the head just
as soon as some member OF the house
hold begins the preliminary sneezing
or snuffiing. 1t gives immediate relief
and a day or two's treatment will put
a stop to a cold which might If not
checked, become chronic and run into
a bad case OF catarrh.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
TIED UP WITH LIENS.
Cumberland In a Predicsment Be-
cause of Paving Plan.

Cumberland, Jan. 5.-The Cumber-
land city government is in a predica-
ment, and it is likely that the Iegisla-
ture will be asked to help out There
is now 100000 owing 70 the city on
paving liens. Under a law now in
force, the majority OF the property
owners on a street can petition for
paved street and get a 10-year lien on
the abutting property. the liens bear
ing 6 per cent. interest, The city now
has 100000 worth of these liens
There is little disposition on the part
of property owners to liquidate the
liens. The city now owes paving con
tractors $4,000. and soon $4,000
more viii be due.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
ISSUES PROCLAMATION
lcontInaed 60 &C 81

AADAAtltHtu AA@kN fa-r Ii
liquor BY municipalities and 70 pro-
vide for the imposition oE a state TAX
equal 70 the municipal rate
X. TO provide for the coilestion
Of delinquent license-taxes bg the
state tax commissioner
XI To provide that licenses expIr-y
ing with the Goth day Of April. 1905,
may be granted so as to expire with
the Goth day Of June. 1909
XII TO make injunction remedy
in case Of violation Of the license
laws
XIII To amend the laws concern-
ing elections by the people in the fol-
lowing particulars
ID Section "a Of chapter 8 OF the
code, relating to the form and prepar-
alton of ballots
(2) Section 81 to III of chapter
of the code, relating to the resistra-
ton of voters.
XIV. To prohibit fraud bribery,
and corruption in elections, and in the
nomination of candidate for public
office; to prevent the corrupt use Of
money by candidates for nomination
or election, and the solicitation OF
money or other thing oil value from
such candidates.
XIV. To provide that no prosecu-
ton shall be had for violation of the
laws concerning elections By the peo-
pie, of the laws concerning offenses
relating to elections, or of any law
relating to the nomination of candid
ates for public office, unless indict-
ment be found or presentment made
or prosecution begun for the offense
within one year after the same was
committed.
XVI. To make additional appropria-
ton of money to protect and defend
the interest of this state in the con-
troyersy now pending in the supreme
court of the United States, concerning
the debt of the state Of Virginia exist
ing prior to the first day of January,
1861 and to take such other ac-
ton concerning this subject as the
legislature may see fit,
There are 81 sections of the gov
ernor's proclamation, but the next is
section 20. The rest are of local signi-
ficance to different sections OF the
State. Section 20 follows:
xxx. To provide for grading, paw
ing, sewering and otherwise improy-
ing the streets and alleys of municipal
corporations and the method Of paying
therefor.
In testimony whereof / have here
unto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the State to be affixed
Done at the Capitol, in the city of
Charleston, this third day of January,
in the year of Our Lord nineteen hun
dred and eight, and in the forty-ffth
year of the state.
w NJ. o. DAWSON
BY the Governor:
c. w. SWISHER,
Secretary of State.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
Draes Along Slowly.

So far the second trial of Harry X.
Thaw drags along slowly-as slow as
tabled mills of the gods. Up to date
six jurors have been sworn in. Both
Justice Bowling and the attorneys,
however, are satisfied with the result
for at the end of the first three days
of the first trial there were only sew
en- Jurors In the box.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
The Sick.

Miss Emily Shroades, of Gerrards-
town, is very i'll with pneumonia.
Mr.. Morris Biggs, employed in w.
S. Kline's barber shop, has been call
ed home to Baltimore on account of
Illness.
Mr.. Frank Smith, son of Mr. viii
liam Smith, OF North Queen street, is
i'll with typhoid fever in Baltimore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
sIelahs Out.

A couple sleighs ventured out Tues
day evening after the snowstorm had
somewhat abated, but they didn't stay
long on the street as the sleighing
was very poor, the snow being too
soft.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
MIR. Byrd Elected speaker.

The Virginia legislature organized
by the election of Richard e. Byrd, of
Winchester, speaer Of the house and
Edward Echols, president pro tenn. of
the senate
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
Wires Down.

A number of the telegraph wires
along the B. and o. and C. railroads
were down Tuesday evening on ac-
count of the snow storm. They Were
most all up today, however, and
things We're in running order again
as usual
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
ROBERT PORTER DEAD
FORMER MARTlNs8uRc RESI-.
DENT DIES m CUMBERLAND.
Body Brought Here For Burial
James L. Scott, Formerly Of This
place, Dles in Baltimore.

place, Dies in Baltimore.
J. Robert Porter, proprietor Of the
American House in Cumberland. died
there Tuesday morning at 10 O'Clock
after an Illness OF several weeks,
aged about ~ years. He was for.
mer resident Of Martlnsburg and
moved to Cumberland about four
years ago. He conducted saloon and
restaurant while here and served two
terms in the city council He came
here about twenty years ago from
Hagerstown of which Place he was a
native.
Surviving are his wife who was
Miss Joe Sullivan this city and two
young children; also by these broth
ers and sisters: Levi. Thomas Fl. and
William Porter and Mrs. Ellis Stauf-
fer, Hagerstown, and Mrs. William Fl.
Maisack, of Washington
The body will be brought here for
burial arriving at 1928 a, m. Thurs.
day thence taken to the Catholic
church where the service will be held.
Interment in the Catholic cemetery.
James [. Scott.
Mr.. James Il. Scott formerly Of Mar
tinsburg, died Tuesday at his resi-
dence In Baltimore, aged 66 years He
is survived by his wife and six chill
dren. The deceased moved to Balti-
more from here about years ago.
He was brother-in-iaw of Mr. Charles
NJ Lamar, this city.
The deceased was boiler maker
by trade and worked for the B. and
o. railroad. both here and at Keyser
and lately in the B. and o. shops at
Mt Glare.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
Jobs in Pittsbura.

Mr. Oliver f, Collins, this city, and
Mr.. Fred Anderson, of Baltimore, left
this morning for Pittsburg where
they will be employed in the electrical
department of the B and o. railroad.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11

Cholly-I wonder why they put a
tin roof on that building?
Peggy am sure | don't know.
Cholly-Why, TO keep the rain out.
of course.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11

Pocshontas Ladies' Attend Service.
Rev. w. D. McCurdy will preach to
the ladies Of the Degree Of Pocahontas
next Sunday at II a. m in the First
Baptist church.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
In Hands of Receivers.

The Chambersburg Wooden Co. has
gone into the hands of receivers the
latter giving bond to the amount OF
s46, 900.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
WEEK OF PRAYER.
Able Sermon by Or. Woods-Prayers
BY Lay Members.


The week Of prayer service in the
First Methodist church Wednesday
night was very well attended.
Rev. DR.. F. NJ Woods OF the Pres
byterian church, preached the sermon.
His theme was The Church Made
Truly Glorious" with Eph. 3:20-21 and
Rev. 2:7 as the texts
The service was conducted by the
pastor of the church. Rev. ]. o.
Wr'ghtson. Rev. Mr.. Waite offered
prayer and Dr. Canter pronounced the
benediction. Prayers We're offered by
several lay members of the congrega-
tion.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
MANY JANUARY DEATHS
Mrs, Walter Lewis Dies at Arden,
Aged 54 Years
MR.. ROBERT BRIDGES DEAL
Was Prominent Citizen Of Hancock
Mrs. John Ridenour Dead
Other Deaths.
other Deaths,


Mr.. Robert Bridges, a prominent cit
Gen Of Hancock. Md, and Of wide ac-
quaintapce in Martinsburg, died last
night Mr.. Bridges was a man Of
large and commanding influence, and
ever identified with the advancing in
terests Of Hancock.
Mr. Bridges. together with his part
ner. the late William Henderson, of
Hancock, was the pioneer in the ce-
ment business in Western Maryland,
and the firm name OF Bridges e Hen
sierspn has been known far and near
for the last forty years lie and his
partner also operated for years the
largest mercantile establishment in
Hancock and, bs'des he lad large real
estate holdings, so that he was one
Of the leading business men 4 Han
cock and in every way one Of its most
prominent citizens
The funeral services will be held on
Saturday at Hancock
Mr. Porter's Funeral.
The remains of J Robert Porter,
who died at his home in Cumberland
on Tuesday, were brought here this
morning thence taken to st. Josephs
Catholic church, where the funeral
service was held.
The order of Eagles, of which the
deceased was member, attended the
funeral in body and committee of
them met the remains at the b. and
10 station.
The iaterment took pace in the
catholic cemetery, six of the Eagles
acting as pail bearers. They were ].
7, Dawson, William Wiggington. w.
#. Eberly, T. b. Ziler Richard O'Brien
and John Staub
Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis.
Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis, wife OF Mr.
Walter Lewis, of Arden died this
morning at o'clock of Brights dis
ease, aged 81 years. She is survived
by her husband and eleven children;
also enc brother. Mrs. Lewis was the
daughter of Edward Britton, this
county. and was very estimable
woman.
= Funeral Saturday at 10 a. m. at the
Darkesville M. e. church and inter
ment at Bunker Hill
Mrs. John Ridenour.
Mrs. Malinda, wife of John Riden-
our. OF the Gerrardstown district, died
Wednesday at II a. m. of pleurisg, az
ter a short illness. aged 81 years. She
is survived by her husband, four broth
'ers and FIVE sisters. The funeral VIII
oe held Friday at 10 a, m. at the
house and intermen. in Pitzer's
chapel.
Mr. Scott Buried Here.
The remains of Mr.. James l.. Scott, !
who died Tuesday at his residence in
Baltimore, will be brought here Fri
day, leaving there at 10 a. m In
charge of Undertaken Wilen the re-
main win be taken direct to Norbourn
for burial
Infant Dead
The one-week old daughter of Rev
j. g. Leps, of Hedgsville died We'd
nesday evening at six o'clock The
harial viii take place Friday at 10 a.
IN at Falling Waters.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
Gave Rirth 70 Twins.

Born TO Mr. and Mrs. Fred Grund,
Hess avenue, twin boys on Wednes-
day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11

Business was almost at a standstill
on Tuesday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
TWENTY TONS OF CABBAGE ROT
1t Is Ordered Sent to the Dumps sld
Sauerkraut Lovers Lose.

Baltimore, Jan. S.-Charles Kneil
food inspector of the health depart
ment condemned 10000 pounds OF
cabbage at the Bolton freight yards on
Monday afternoon. On the way from
the North, whence it came, it is al
legged to have spoilt.
The 20 tons of sauerkraut-to-be was
carted away to the dumps. 1t is not
expected that this loss will make it
necessary for lovers of the dish to
forego its delectable taste and aroma
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
Infant Dead.

The one-week old daughter of Rev
j. g. l.eps, of Hedgsville, died We'd
nesday evening at six o'clock. The
harial win take place Friday at 10 a
vi at Falling Waters.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11

Reformed Church Aimanacs for 1903
can be had at The Evening World Of
flee.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
Do YOU GET UP
WITH A La. = BACK 4?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost ever body who reads the news
papers is sure to know Of the wonderful
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11

cures made by Or.
Kilmer s Swamp-Root.
the great kidney, liver
and bladder remedy.
Il IS the great medi-
caltriumph Of the nine
teenth century: dis
covered after years OF
scientific research by
DR.. Kilmer, the emf
nent kidney and blad-
der specialist, and is
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11
Mrs. John Ridenour.
Mr.. Scott Buried Here.

The remains of Mr.. James l.. Scott
who died Tuesday at his residence in
Baltimore, will be brought here Fri
day, leaving there at 10 a. m. In
charge of Undertaken Wilen the re-
main win be taken direct to Norbourn
cemetery for burial
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-01-11

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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-11-27
McGraw.s Ticket Tor 1912

Grafton, w. Va, Nov. 16.-Har-
mon and Johnson. This Is the Demo-
cratic National ticket for 1912 as pick
ed by Colonel John Il. MeGraw, Dem
ocratic National Com mitteeman from
West Virginia. He declared 1t seems
that the time has not yet arrived when
presidential candidate from the far
side Of the Mississippi river can make
a successful race.
Nho are the men worth consider
ing in our list of possible leaders fol
1912? Two figures have emerged tri
umphant from the Democratic wreck
Judson Harmon, of Ohio, and John
Johnson of Minnesota, Both are o
White House callbre, both have car
RED ON their ewn States under th'
most extraordinary conditions, ani
can do it again. My ticket, therefore
for the next quadIenRial struggle il
Harmon and Johnson, and putting
the gallant MinnesoIan second, | dc
cot mean any discount of his qualih
cations tor The. high office. 1t is mere
ly matter OF. geography and ayalla
bility."