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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25
Not the Same.

Hilary said the young girl, lift
Ing for moment her fair fond head
from his breast, tell me, do | not
hear the passionate beating Of your
heart?'
Flushing, the proud and sensitive
youth bit his lip.
mot exactly, dear one" he faltereG
you see. since my smash-up in the
aeroplane / have been temporarily
obliged TO carry one of those s9-ceni
watches
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25
Test Case.

I'm beauty DOCTOR" announced
the stranger with the hand satchel full
of cosmetics and massage machines.
do you think l could get any prac-
tice around here?"
"Yeou make ugly things pretty.
don't yeou?" drawled the old farmer in
the speckled shirt
That's my business, sir"
wall, if yeou'll go down back of
my barn yeou'll find an old slate-col-
ored COW with one eye and one horn
and wrinkles like canals all over her
face. She's the ugliest COW in seven
states and if yeou can make her pref
ty I'll agree that yeou be a beauty
doctor an give yeou dollar"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25
Wary.

so you heard my speech?" said the
orator.
YES" answered Farmer Corntossel.
And you enjoyed it?"
Very much"
And you agreed with my opinions?"
Entirely"
Then, of course, | can depend on
your support.
mo. I've thought it all over and
I've concluded that as slick a tal4er as
you are amt to be trusted. Wash.
ington Star.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25
STATE NEWS IN BRIEF.
A Gig boom is reported to De on near
in Upshur county.

A Gig boom is reported to De on near
BrckhannOn in Upshur county.
A c,ass of fifty fawns will be in
itiated by the Parkersburg Elks lodge
Wednesday evening,
Morgantown is worked I'D over a
number OF fires recently which it is
claimed We're incendiary origin.
Rev. f, c. Longaker, paster of the
Lutheran church at Parkersburg has
resigned and VIII accept a pastorate
at Detroit.
A revival of work in The Harrison
county OIL fields started the irst oil
the week and many new wells are be
ing drilled.
Pref Thomas Hodges OF Morgan
town, is now being talked OF for can
d.date for state senator for the
Eleventh district.
! An effort is being made to loosen
the quarter of a mile log jam in the
Guyan river at the c. and o. bridge
aooye Guyandotte.
Saloonkeepers doing Sunday bust
ness in Parkersburg are having hard
row to hoe. They are being arrested
and heavily fined.
/ Great preparations are being made
for the big United Commercial Trav-
elers' convention, which IS to be held
in Parkersburg for three days, begin
ing Nay Is.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25
]. w. WALKER,
w. H. THOMAS,
Teachers Examination.

The first uniform teachers examina-
ton for the year 1908, will be held
Thursday and Friday, May % and "a
at Mason school building. This exami
nation will be held under the old law
and include General History anu Boob
Keeping.
WILLIS F. EVANS,
County Supt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25
". Il. LAMON.

The republicans OF this COMPRESSION
al district made no mistake in select
ing Hon. w. II, Crawford, of this city,
as an elector. Mr. Crawford is large
manufacturer giving employment to a
great many Of our citizens. He is a
xnan. Of excellent business qualiiica-
lions and is acquainted with the poll
cies OF this section of the state. Mar
tinsburg has a good reason to feel
proud that one Of her most influential
citizens has thus been honored with
being selected as one Of the pres,de1-
tial electors of this state. And Mr..
Crawford should feel elated over this
appointment, it coming entirely un-
solicited and unexpected
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25

/ hereby announce myself as can
-didate Tor Prosecuting Attorney OF
Berkeley county, subject to the action
OF the republican county convention.
WILBUR II. THOMAS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25
Quite Likely.

eve thought" said the reporter,
you might care to say something
about these charges against you"
Nc" replied the crooked public Of
fetal, Il believe that silence is gol.
dem"
"Well,' replied the reporter. per.
haps the public might believe it's
merely gilt in this se."-Philadel,
phia Press.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25
Candidate For Sheriff.

hereby announce mystelf as a can
Aidate for sheriff of Berkeley county
subject to the action of the republi
can county convention.
3-2I-w-h-tf w. r OUTCALT.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25

The republicans Of Magtinsburg held
their ward primaries in the various
J. wards Monday evening at 8 O'clock
It is conceded on all sides that they
J nominated strong counc manic
ticket.
The meetings were all marked by a
large attendance of the republican
voters and an interest and enthusiasm
that are unusual in ward primaries.
There were no contests for the nom
ination of candidates for city council
except in the fifth ward where three
name were placed in nomination. Ed
ward Brandenburg won out by vote
of % against 10 for ID. w. Kline and
for Michael l.. Sharon. The other
four councilmanic candidates were
nominated by reclamation.
1t is generally admitted that the DEL
egates elected to the mayoralty con-
vention to be held Friday evening and
the members selected as the republi-
can city executive committee are all
good men and true and representa-
tive citizens. The following are the
ward meetings in detail:
First Ward.
The meeting was held in Lambert
han. Chairman, Joseph Fl. Lyeth; sec
rotary, ]. Earl Rodrick.
City Council-William M. McQuil-
kin.
Delegates to mayoralty convention
C. C. Cutler, j. Earl Rodrick, H. A.
Snyder, Ernest Burl1holder, Frank
Martin, Shirley Shaull, Elmer Entlsr.
G. H. Piper, Edward Matthews and
G. w. A. Wolfes.
Executive Committee. H. Lyeth,
c. c. Cutler Elmer Entler, A. J. Sny-
der and J, Earl Rodrick.
Second Ward.
Meeting held in the grand jury
room. Organizations Chairman. w.
h. Hoffheins; secretary, John L. Bate
man.
touncl man-H. T.. morn.
Delegates-George F. Evans, E. A.
Hobbs, C. J. Thomas, John Shaull.
Max Won Schlegell, DR.. S. Gray, C. l..
Gerling, Anthony Staubly, ST., w. +.
Mulliss and F. Fl. Graichen.
Executive committee-Max Won
Scaleger, c. H. Thomas, w. f. Hoff-
helms, E. = Hobbs and John L. Bate
man.
Third Ward
The meeting Was he'd in the third
ward school house. Chairman. II. T.
Gaver; secretary, c. X. Chambers.
Councilman-J. d. Matthews
Delegates. Fl. Matthews. J. D
McCune. John A. When w II.
Thomas, Wilbur Thurston John Wal
tiers, Charles Davidson, J. MeSherry
Chambers, H. T. Gaver and A. /. Mar
tin.
Executive committee-Charles Da-
wilson, John A. When, w. H. Thomas,
II. T. Gaver and John d. McCune.
Fourth Ward.
The primaries were held in the
fourth ward school house, with A. T.
Russler as chairman and James Rou-
ark as secretary.
| Councilman-C. H. A'derton.
Delegates-W. r. Kline, John Greg
DRY, sr, j. r. Powell, Clarence Greg
DRY, James Rouark, Henry Whiting
ton. Martin Brennan, Newton Gregory.
A. T. Russler and John Grozinger. ST.
Executive committee-W. r. Kline.
NJ II. Haws, John Grozlnger, ST., A. 7.
Russler and j. w. Mathers.
Fifth Ward.
The meeting was held in the fifth
ward school house Chairman, ]. E
Oliver; secretary, DR.. A. A. Westrater
| Councilman-Ed Edward Brandenbur-.
! Delegates-William Ettinger, VIII.
Lam Palmer, NJ. L. Sherron, John
Wolford, Johua Smith, Edward
Kearns. William Cage, William Viii
son, w, r. Silver and Harry Shuber.
| Executive William Bak-
er. George Anderson, Edward Bowers.
Leonard Linthicum and John E. o.
/ liver
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25
To the Voters Of Berkeley Count,

o the VoIeTS OF BtTKtTey CoUHty
Gentlemen hereby announce my
self candidate for the nomination OF
Prosecuting Attorney, subject to the
action of the republican nominating
convention.
Very truly yours,
Ct RALPH r. STkUBLY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as executors t the
estate of Rachel S. Sutton, deceased
we hereby notify al pergons knowing
themselves to be indebted to said es-
tate to come forward and make
prompt settlement of the same, and
all persons holding claims against
said estate will please present same
duly authenticated to us for payment.
j. w. WALKER,
w. H. THOMAS,
Executors of Rachel S. Sutton, de-
ceaset-. hat
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25
DR.. c. w. LINK
X. PooLh

X. POOLE
VIII give prompt attention to all
business entrusted to his care
Special attention given to convey.
ancing and settlement of estates.
Office Over Merchants & Farmers
Bank, Martinsburg, West Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25

Even in China they are interested
in airships, and the aluminium aero
maui, invented by a Chinese embodies
some remarkable features.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25

The new Russian governor OF
Odessa has adopted new plan. When
his men find room in which there is
a boom, he has the bomb exploded on
the spot and thereby DESTROY the
house.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25

There is a hacienda, or ranch, il
the Mexican State of Durango, com
prising 100000 acres.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25
interest Paf5 on Time Deposits.
Discount Day. Tuesday
DR.. w. E. MINGHiNI,

-Martnsburg, West Virginia.
Will practice Dentistry in all of its
branches. Gas and local anaesthetics
administered. All work guaranteed
Prices Reasonable. Office in
Gettinger Building, Queen ST.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25

The per capita cost to the people o.
maintaining the poor in England and
Wales is now As cents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25

sn MAgTmSBuRq pEzALa
A REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPER
Published Every Saturday.
Dfficial o-gan of the Republican Party
in Berkeley County.
WILBUR H. THOMAS, Editor.
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w. e. HOFFHEINS. Manager
los East Martin street.
MARTINSBURG, w. VA.
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25

Berlin firemen wear water jackets,
which are filled from the hose and
afford a Great protection from the
flames.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25

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CURIOUS CONVERSATIONS

Good opportunities for electrical IN
dertallings in Spain are reported.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25

Morgantown is worked I'D over ;
number of fires recently which it j
claimed We're incendiary origin.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25

The Federated Malay states produce
60 per cent. of the worlds production
of tin.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25

A c,ass of fifty fawns will be in
itiated by the Parkersburg Elks lodg'
Wednesday evening
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25

Kite day is a Chinese national ho3i-
day An expert Chinese kiteflyer will
easily keep six or even eight kites
going on one string.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25

Rev. f. c. Longaker, paster of the
Lutheran church at Parkersburg has
resigned and VIII accept a pastorate
at Detroit.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25
ANNOUNCER EMIT.

e. A. HOBBS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25

A revival Of work in the Harrison
county OIL fields started the arst OF
the week and many new wells are be
ing drilled
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25

Saloonkeepers doing Sunday bust
ness in Parkersburg are having a hard
row to hoe. They are being arrested
and heavily fined.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25

Pref Thomas Hodges of Morgan
town, is now being talked OF for can
d.date for state senator for the
Eleventh district.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-25

An effort is being made to loosen
the quarter of mile log jam in the
Guyan river at the c. and 0, bridge
ABOVE Guyandotte.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-02
CASTRO, OF VENEZUELA.

Whatever other points of rescm-
blance there are between President
Roosevelt and President Castro. OF
Venezuela the one most marked is the
ability of both to attract public notice.
While Mr.. Roosevelt has at times
turned his attention to foreign affairs.
the size Of the United States, It's many
objects of activity, have confined his
most striking exploits to internal sub
jects. President Castro. on the other
hand, soon exhausted the limited op-
portunities that are In Venezuela, and
turned to foreign nations for excite
ment and turmoil. Since then no coun-
try having a ship upon the sea has
been able to avoid Il quarrel with him.
The United States he keeps rs q per-
yetual adversary, held in reserve for
dull times. AT present he is on the
verge of war with the patient Dutch
men.
Even the administration of President
Roosevelt has given UP Castro in de-
SPAR 1t is entirely willing to COM
press the Monroe doctrine that Hol-
aand or some other long suffering gov
eminent can administer fitting ant
reforming punishment
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-02
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No CrOsss No Crown!

Editor of The Times Dispntch:
SIr.--The Christians experience In
this life is truly one that elicits and
calls forth the latent power and in
domitable will and energy with which
we may be possessed, In order that wa
may successfully battle with the many
obstacles that surround us In our daily
walks. and we naturally become dis
couraged at every turn, and our hearts
seem to sink with dismay and despair,
In endeavoring to meet the many oppo.
In tho struggle for the coveted goal
and ultimate possession. of the slorioua
prize, that may be finally won. wo
should throw aside every tangible and
energy and spirit. with an eyer-abiding
hope. endfayor to run the race With
rcdoubled yigor, trusting in supreme
and higher. power to bring us safely
ject in view. In thc>christian warfare.
should possess our souls with an In
spiration that should energiZe and stir
our innerynost possibilities to such en-
every latent hope with a radiant ex-
pectancy of such realization that our
hearts should overrun with Joy un.-
spealsable Mt Its final contamination.
for tho fulfilment OF the promised
reward. clingins to the cross. expecting
tile crown that awaits the faithful in
the end. In our many struggles
tbiohSi iiLcp we arc OlIHE
beset with dlscourngements in the
strife and conflict in which we may
become engaged 1t Ia our duty to
press onward. with determined will,
in the battle with the flesh and dovil,
relying. upon the sustaining power and
help OF Him who bore the cross and
said. Take My yoke upon you and
learn of Me: for am meek and lowIy
In heart. ana ye shall find rest unto
your souls" II is our duty to follow
the footsteps OF Jesus. to bear the
cross and win the crown. Not once
nor twice In our rougis island story
was the path of duty the way TO
glory. May 1t be our aim In thfs life
to have as aur standard of the Chris
tian's hope tho desire and aspiration
to glorify God. o. dear reader, do not
DO discouraged. Take up the cross
and follow Jesus. Trust Him. Rays
an abiding faith in HIS all-suHcient
power.
"clinging, clinging, ever clinglng:
Singing, singing. ever singing,
Simply to Thy Cross i cling"
j. r. BELCHER.
Petersburg, Wa.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-02

(Selccted for The Times-D !spatch0
"Thua saith the Lord, Because the
Syrians have said The Lord is God
Of the hills, but lie is not the God Of
tho valleys; therefore will | deliver
all this great multitude into thine hand.
and We shall know that am the Lord"
IL Kings NX. IS
yhis was tho profound mistake which
the syrian soldiers made. But we fear
the Whole world is making the same
mistuise.
What II on Inquiry it should be
proved that we have hut u partial re-
ligion, religion useful here, but use.
less thore, an admirable contemplation
for Sunday, but q grievous burden FOL
Monday What If we practically re-
verse the syrian conception and say
that the Lord Is God of the valleys
but not the God OF tho hills? Thai
| we want Hin In the dark and dangerous
| places, but we can fight for ourselves
in tho open ard on the tops OF til,
breezy hills,
| is ours a local or q universal God
4 Is 1t an error to suppose that most o
us hive a God who Is called upon OF
special occaslonsf How many OF "
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-02
petersburg, Wa.
A Horse vacation.

Editor OF The TIn1es-Dispatch:
Sill am most favorably impressed
with your kindly utterances In to-day's
issue under the head lines "A Holiday
for the Horse" The proposition is
timely. yet long delayed. Man in his
supreme sclfishness las been painfully
unmindful of the wants and needs OF
the noblest and most useful of dumb
animals: the proposition coming as 1t
does from the United States govern
ment, SHOWS Il great advance III civil
ization for both man and beast In Civ
ing both an annual vacation OF ar least
one month In each year.
We are heartily glad that conditions
of great enlightenment have at last
have hts innings. his rest and recrea-
tion In green pastures and limpid.
running waters, under the kindly shelter
OF rustling foliage made musical by
health-giving and invigorating; where
there Will be no flies TO annoy and no
lash to sting; no such painful remind
ers OF hot summer days and cruel
JOY FOR whole calendar month in
each year. Tins arrangement applies
to every good and bad horse owned by
Uncle, Sam: 1t is 70 be square deal.
lation. no political pulls. no personal
favoritism: the voice of all such things
Will be hushcd and forbidden In this
noble scheme Tho writer's heart has
pcSIi iildue W dSHG many NlIleS WutD
lie witnessed cruel treatment of good
and faithful horses by real and tenn
porary masters. both white and black.
We once heard thoughtful, piously
disposed man remark with some vigor,
that there should be special hell,
something warmer than the orthodox
one. for all men who abused horses; we
found 1t easy TO doff our hat to this
wise suggestion, and then cordially
shake hands in hearty approval. at the
same time expressing our regrets al
our inability to fix up or permanently
establish such Il hell.
In concluding this card with our
brief say about Uncle SANS horses, we
wish to remark that we would greatly
rejoice TO see the plan or proposal OF
the United states government adopted
by individual owners of horses all over
this broad Christian land.
am tempted to quote the closing
paragraph of your editorial remarks
since 1t is so kindly and thought
ful. THE horses very defenseless-
ness Is mans responsibility. He is
worth a rest now and then, and the mar
who Is worth owning him ought to
see that he gets It," The writer Il
proud OF the fact that the Virginia
press adds its highest commentator
to this noble proposition OF our ma
tlonal government. C. a.. K.
Richmond, Va. August l. 1905.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-02
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Tho gray and black Agrippina moth OF
Brazil is thirteen inches from wing tip to
wing tin

The gray and black Agrippina moth OF
Brazil is thirteen inches from wing tip to
wing tip.
American manufacturers Of wel-drilins
machinery have practical monopoly OF
thu business throughout the world.
The latest wonder is the installation at
the London Hippodrome OF a series OF tiny
machines that silently generate sea air Into
the auditorium.
Ii costs tho Methodist Episcopal Church
about S2s.o00.o00 annually for its preaching
and superintendent. this including about
$1,000 600 that is paid to superannuated min
listers.
j. is predicted by a very modern archi-
tect that the house of one large room, a
small electric kitchen attached and
enormous inclosed porch. with facilities for
outdoor sleeping. has como TO stay.
The city of Vienna is now trying to got
control of mines in loravia,. The reasons
given for the purchase are the high price
of coal and the difficulty Of securing q
steady supply for tho municipal gas and
electric plants.
Germany Is experimenting to determine
whether or not u vertical shaft of light can
be seen greater distance than horizontal
flash, with the idea OF SO equipping Its
lighthouses If such proves to be the case.
great extension OF the Siberian Railroad
is proposed along the River Amur, and as
1t has met with hearty approval on tho
par. OF tho passing ministry, 1t Is likely to
be constructed. 1t will open up 100000
| acres OF corn land
Forty copies In English Of tho general
program. regulations and classification Of
tho Brussels Universal Exhibition OF 1910
have been received by tho Bureau OF Man
ufsctures and Will be distributed to bus!-
ness firms making application.
Princess stephanie of Belgium. who has
Just put a patent chafing dish and spirit
lamp on the markatFin her own name. IS
no novice In the difficult pursuit OF inven-
ticn.. Tho patent Offices of Belgium. EnE-
land. France, Germany and Italy contain
records OF many OF her labor saving i'm
provements and discoveries. but none have
beer SO thoroughly placed before tho public
as her chatting dish, which is an improves
mont on all It's predecessors.
When Emperor William of Germany was
| In Vienna recently he visited tho Capuchln
Church to lay wreath on tho tomb OF
| Empress Elizabeth. This church is not only
tho Hapaburs scpulchre. but is said to be
also probably the most striking burial place
| In the whole world. Over and above tho
mere than 100 coffIns. those OF emperors
and empresses draped In black velvet and
| gold. while the lesser Hapsburgs rest under
red and silver trappings. there Is an array
| OF crystal vases, each containing tho heart
| OF a Hapsblirg,