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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05

convinced that any corporation is as
s'essed too high, will be one of the
first to advocate a reduction, but I
will have to be shown. will en-
deavor to do right, as I believe the
present Board has done, and IL the
state cannot prosper and treat every
interest just alike, and If that sort of
treatment hurts the development OF
the state, then let it hurt, and we will
all suffer alike"
Mr.. Darst has been for some years
past an efficient assistant to the State
Tax Commissioner. He is entirely IA
miliar with every department and
duty of the Board OF Public Works.
and when he speaks as above know
ing full we'll that his emarks will be
read closely. one Is led to feeling
of utmost confidence in the man and
government which he has so ably re-
presented. Mr.. Darst will enter upon
his duties in the Auditors Office well
equipped and very familiar with the
routine Of the same, and that he will
make thoroughly able and Efficient
official of the next administration can
be doubted by no one who knew him
well. 81.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
JUDGE Faulkner
IS SUSTAINED
Higher Court Decides Noted Fouse vs..
Shelley Case in Favor Of the
Plaintiff.

1t will be interesting to a number
in this .:ity to know that the case OF
John c. Fouse ct al VS.. S. r. Shelley
has been settled By the higher court.
It will be recalled that Shelley, q
partner, and acting as agent for his
associates bought certain tracts OF
land in Berkeley Springs and Morgan
county, prior to 1900, consisting of
sand land, town property and some OF
the old tannery property. In max
tne fhe transfers Shelley had the
deeds recorded in his name and
when his associates asked for set
Element he refused to make a deed
In their name.
Mr.. Fouse and his associates then
entered suit against Shelley to recov-
err and the case was tried before
Judge Faulkner in the Morgan coun-
|ty circuit court. This was in July
1904, and the Judge decided In favor
of the plaintiff. On the last day Of
the limit for an appeal Shelley took
the case to the supreme court OF the
state where it was tried in February
1907. The court has had the case
since that time and yesterday morn
ing handed down decision favoring
the plaintig and sustaining the decis
ion of Judge Faulkner.
The amount involved in the origi-
nal purchase was about $4,000 but
since the litigation started the prop
erty has increased in value and Is
now estimated to be worth in the
neighborhood of $4,000
The attorneys for the plaintiff were
X Poole and J. NJ Woods OF this city
and for the defendant, Forest W..
Brown of Charles Town and J. Ham
mond Siler of Berkeley Springs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
VIM. W. LONG DEAD.
Never Revived After Failing From
Window Week Ago.

VIM. Wilton Long, son Of the Late
Peter Long, died yesterday afternoon
at o'clock at his home, 311 Eulalia
street, aged 2S years and IS days.
His death was due to fall from a
second story window at bis home last
Thursday night. He never recovered
consciousness after the accident. He
10 survived by his stepnother, four
brothers ami two sisters: Chas. H.,
Geo. E.. John T., Flagg d. and Mrs.
David Volgamott, this city, and Mrs.
John Hess in the county. The de-
ceased was born and raised here and
was unmarried.
The funeral will be held Friday at
2 p. m. from the house, conducted by
Rev. Yeakley. Interment in Green
Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05

A Clean, Wholesome Entertainment
for Young and Old.

TOR Young and Old:
During the past day or two the pro-
gram at the Ideal picture theatre
has been progressively bright and en-
PERTAINING. The story OF ''Ex-Convict
300 was appealing to the finer feel
ings of humanity and gave a moral
of great truth too often the case in
life about us. Tonight the program
changes and a story In picture is
given of "Mabel's Beau In Trouble"
which is highly amusing. The ener-
getic management of this theatre is
with well merited support
and is an ideal" place to spend an
hour, particularly for the ladies and
children.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
SENATOR SCOTT
HAS HARD LUCK
First Falls From Car, Then Takes ;
Tumble on Pavement and is
Hurt In Office.

Washington, Dec. 3.-Senator Scott
feeling . little on the ~pretty tough
order. laughingly told some friends
that strange hoodoo was crossing
his path While the jovial statesman
Is not superstitious, he csnnot ac-
count for the series OF accidents that
have befallen him in the past few
days.
Last Thursday In aIighting from
car, Senator SCOTS shoe got caught
on the step and he fell heavily to the
ground. He was badly shaken up.
On Friday. Senator Scott was pass
ing the treasury building. He turned
to speak to friends and fell over an
obstruction. sustaining a deep cut
over his right eye. It Is not believed
that a bad scar will be left.
Monday Senator Scott was enter
talning a party OF friends In his ofica
at the capitol. He was swinging
around In his chair when the swivel
reached the top. The senator had an
other fall but was not severely hurt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
Special Court Term.

Judge Faulkner has called special
term Of circuit court for Saturday at
10 a. m. to dispose OF some unfn-
ished legal business from last term.
Judge Faulkner has also directed
that no grand jury be summoned for
the January term OF circuit court in
Morgan county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
CHARGES NOT SUSTAINED.
Postmaster Denhsm at CIsrksburg
Will Not be Removed

Sherman G. Denham. postmaster al
Clarksburg. against whom charges
were preferred OF inefficiency and
undue political activity prior to the
election. will not be removed from or
fee. 1t was announced by Dr. HoI-
mes. the postmaster generals private
secretary. that the inspectors who
had looked into the case had found
that the trouble had been largely due
to the action OF an assistant post
master. who was not long ago dis
missed from the service.
1t will be remembered that the
Denham case was brought to the per-
sonal attention OF the postmaster
general and the president by Repre-
sentative Hubbard of West Virginia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
AN ELABORATE BANQUET
FOLLOWS The MEETING
Speeches at Banquet Board by Mr.
Firesheets and Local Members--,A
Number Of Visitors Present and
Ladies Largely in Evidence--Mrs.
n. r. Gaver, Chairman.
Il. T. caver, Chairman.
From The World OF Thursday.

From The World OF Thursday.
Martinsburg Ruling, No. Ill. Fra
ternal Mystic Circle, held a nemor-
able meeting last night in tie K, Of
r. hall. Whilst it was the regular.
meeting OF the Ruling yet elaborate
arrangements were made for it in
honor OF the visit of Mr.. c. G. Fire
sheets, OF Newport News, grand ruler
OF the order in Virginia and West
Virginia. The meeting was unusu-
lily well attended including number
OF lady members of the order. The
pleasure OF he evening was much
enhanced by organ selections of Miss
Annie Matthews.
Following the initiation OF a class
of 16 candidates, in full regalia. a
banquet was served in the lodge room
covers being laid for rs. The menu
comprised cold turkey, cold ham,
oysters hot or cold, salad, celery,
Of. IS, pickles, ice cream. cake, fruits
and coffee.
Grand Ruler Firesheets presided at
the table and acted as POSTMASTER.
Short and pithy speeches were made
by Rev. c. C. Waite, Mr.. James Mil
Ter, Mr.. A. NJ Staubly, Harry T..
Johnson, and DR.. E. l.. Smith. Mr..
Firesheets spoke at some length In
his usual entertaining manner, CIV
ing history of the order. its rapid
growth and the prominence OF its in
surance and social features.
Mr.. Fl. T. Gaver was master of GER
emonies and Mrs. Gaver was the ca
pable chairman of the social and re-
freshnent committee.
Among the visiting members were
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. J. Barney, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. H. Shepherd and Mr. George
P. Philips, of Berkeley Springs. There
were also some visiting brethren from
Winchester, Hagerstown and Charles
Town.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
MANsLAuoHTER CHARGED.
Mrs. Harriet {. Monroe, Washington,
is Wanted at Boyertown, Pa.

Application was made to Governor
Stuart, of Pennsylvania, for the re-
turn to that state OF Mrs. Harriet E.
Monroe, of Washington, D. c.. who is
charged with involuntary manslaugh-
ter in connection with the burning
of the Rhoades Opera house, at Boy
ertown, Pa, last January, when I'll
persons lost their Lives. Mrs. Mon
roe was the owner of the entertain
ment that was being given in the
opera house when the fire started and
it is alleged that incompetent nelp
was used in operating a CALCIUM light.
The application was made by District
Attorney Schaeffer, Of Reading. Pa,
and as protest was made the gov
ernor will fix late for hearing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
Old Soldier in Trouble.

From The World of Thursday.
James McCarty. an old Union
soldier and for some time an inmate
OF the Soldiers Home at Dayton, O..
was arrested here last night for be-
ing drunk and was locked up. He
said he had been at Hancock and in
tended to go to Cumberland to visit
his son but got on the wrong train
and landed here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
euiIdinq Notes.

The foundation walls are up for
the new brick houses to be erected
for Mr.. Frank Yearick, on West
Burke street; George w. Appleby on
Winchester avenue. extended. ana
Mrs Annie Payne. on West King
street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
improvements.

Mrs. E. C. Williams is improving
her property on West King street by
a new roof to the back building. p.
M. Light is doing the work.
Mr.. s. S. Felker is erecting an lad
dition to the back building of his res
idence, charging the dining room
and adding bath and sleeping room
on the second floor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
Automobile Party.

From The World oe Thursday;
An automobile party from Lynch
burg. Va, spent last night here at
Hotel Berkeley. They were Mr.. and
Mrs. r. d. Apperson, Miss Apperson.
Miss Adams Mr.. CoIston BLACKBOARD,
and Mr.. f. Vessel.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
COUNTY EDUCATIONAL MEETING
Teachers viii Hold Two Sessions in
High School.

The Berkeley County Educational
association will hold its second BIZ
monthly meeting in the city High
school next Saturday, December S.
The meeting will begin at 10 o'clock
with the following program:
A. M. Miss Frances Hergesheimer
"A paper. Discussion.
MIR. D. H. Dodd--A paper. followed
by discussion.
P. M. MT. ]. Dean Zeiler-A paper
followed by discussion.
Mr.. c. H. Harris-A paper, follow
ed by discussion.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05

All persons who subscribed towards
the Berkeley County Sunday school
association will please call at tho
Bank of Martinsburg and pay same
to Mr.. A. D. Darby.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-12-05
THE NEXT AUDITOR
ON CORPORATIONS
Discusses Their Treatment by the
Board Of Public Works.
HAVE SAME CONSIDERATION
AS PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS

Mr.. Darst Has Had MURDER Of
Years Experience With the Tax
Laws and His Remarks are Well
Worth sdering-consuIted With
Assessor-EIect Williams.
Hon. John Sherman Darst. Assist
ent State tax commissioner who came
here yesterday to consult with tax
assessor-elect Williams upon matters
pertaining to the duties of the Office
which he will shortly assume, left to-
day for jefferson County.
Mr.. Darst is looking unusually well
at this time, following so strenuous a
campaign for Office as that through
which he so recently and successfully
passed, and while in the city he shook
hands with many of his friends.
While here, and in conversation
with representative of The Evening
World, he was asked numerous Ques-
tions concerning the general condi-
ton of politics. the probable policies
of the incoming administration, AMI
the prospect of new development OF
the states resources.
In view OF the fact that certain
newspapers are at this time almost
daily publishing editorials that would
lead one to believe that the corpora
tions in this state have not hereto
fore been accorded impartial treat
ment by the Board of Public Works,
he was questioned on the matter.
When asked what he thought of
the newspaper talk of increasing the
development of our state by treat
ing the corporations fairly as regards
assessment of taxes.
II believe in encouraging develop
ments in our state" Mr.. Darst replied,
land in treating every interest just
alike, let it be a corporation or an in
dividual. Up until 1905 this idea was
not carried out. The individual paid
a great deal more in preparation to
what he owned than the corporation.
This fact and condition may have in
siuced a few more corporations to-
come to West Virginia, because they
could escape part of their fair share
of taxes in this state. Four years ago
the Board of Public Works of this
state got together and corrected this
great evil, and unfair method. They
attempted to assess the corporations
Just like Individuals and the results
speak for themselves. One would in
fer by reading some Of the recent
newspaper articles that the present
Board OF Public Works had done
great wrong and had retarded develop |
ment in the state. AS a matter of
fact, the present Board of Public
Works has had the courage OF their
convictions and have done noble
work, which has been Godsend to
the masses and Is right, just and fair
to every interest of the state as a
whole. know how hard the Tax
Commissioners Office has labored to
secure proper data in order that they
might intelligently pass upon these
great interests. | know the Board
was sincere. l know they are honest,
and believe they are about right in
their assessments.
Gas an humble member of the next
Board of Public Works, if should be
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-16
A BeIlboy With Hopes

A small colored bellboy a' oaI ,.,e
the hotels was seen by a ehe'' .;rs
the other night intently rulii'''@e so,.
through the big wicker hamper -.
tanning the soiled individual 'o"'
ed in the wash room .,,o,p
"What are you locking LOT 'ne wv
sonny?" inquired the CUES caf'oaay.
"Oh. I'm hunt!n fo' dlMo'' Lug
saws the little bellboy' ., ,,a
"some one lost their rlhs' en-
the guest, getting inteFeSlea, a,a
NO, sah,7 explained the op'' orr
one amt jes los no ring ou' a
row and then somebody pals one .,s i
their finger when they wipes .s ss
hans and some o these days ', ,s,,a
drap one in here and not iiho" =
If Then ah'll find it ana &c. az go
ward and be man Of means
land Plain Dealer.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-16
MINlvER CHEVY.

Niniver Chevy. child of scorn.
Grew lean while he assailed the sea-
sons:
He wept that he was ever born.
And he had reasons.
When swords were bright and steeds
were prancing;
The vision of a warrior bold
Would set him dancing.
Mfniver sighed for what was not; s. !,
And dreamed, and rested iroi'i ~ -
bOrs.
He dreamed of Thebes and CameIot,
And Priams neighbOrs.
Miniver mourned the ripe renown
That made so many name - = g
He mourned Romance. now on me 'o""'
And Art a vagrant
Miniver loved the Medici.
Albeit he had never seen one
He would have snned necessarily
Could he have been one.
Miniyer cursed the commonplace.
And eyed a khaki suit with loathins'
He missed the medieval grace
OF iron clothing.
Miniver scorned the gold he sousnt. -.
But sore annoyed was he without ~,
Miniver thought, and thought Oh"
And thought about it.
Miniver Chevy, born too late, .h;r,,.
Scratched his head and kept on 'hl'M-
ing; =. f.ta
And kept on drinking.
Edwin Arlington Robinson. Scripner =
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-16
ANIMAL TOILETS.

The manner in which elephants.
crocodiles, field mice and flies make
their toilets, and crabs wear ready
made suits. formed the subject of a
lecture at Stepney by DR.. Hoyle, F.
r. S. E., of Manchester.
"A cat always carries about with
it clothes BRUSH" said the lee
turer, "for its tongue is rough, and
1t cleans its glossy coat as lady
brushes her furs.
Foxes, dogs and wolves on the
other hand, do not use their mouths
when they need a wash and brush
up but scratch themselves vigor-
ously with their front paws, and are
as fresh as ever.
Field mice comb their nair and
whiskers with their hind legs in the
same way as dogs, and the fur seal
spends much time in making herself
look smart as a woman does
Although elephants appear to be
thick skinned and callous, as a mat
ter Of fact, they take the greatest
care of their skins, and are constant
ly having shower baths by the aid
of their portable trunks. After the
bath they roll themselves in a toilet
preparation of dust which keeps flies
of.
st is the crocodile, however, who
makes his toilet in the most luxurious
fashion. for the Egyptian plover acts
as his valet. The crocodile has point
ed teeth in which fragments of food
stick, and the : plover-a great
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-16
GIN DREN'S DEPARTMENT..

friend-dives into his open Jaws and
picks out the meat.
1T will surprise many to know that
the common horse fly has feet like a
camel-only small, and that the COM
mon crayfish keeps himself tidy and
clean A certain kind of crab wears
of red and green seaweed.
'The hermit crab wears a living
overcoat made from sea anemone.
which it kindly supplies with food
and removes on it's back to new
shell each time the crab seeks 2
larger house London Express.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-16
WILLIAM GOATS ESCAPE.

There was once a wise old Goat
One day he took refuge from a
storm by running into the first cave
he saw. 1t proved an excellent shell
ter, but it belonged to Lion, and
soon the Goat heard the Lion COM
ing home.
"Aha!" remarked William Goat
to himself "This is a place where
wit is of more use than sharp
horns." And when the Lion came
in he found the Goat calmly stroking
his beard.
How very lucky!" exclaimed old
William just as the Lion was pre-
pairing to spring upon him.
Lucky" said Leo, stopping half
way. For me, you mean?"
mot at ALL" answered William.
II mean for myself. 1t is my bust
ness to hunt lions"
Il never heard of such thing
answered the Lion, laughing scorn-
fully.
Every likely not" replied the
Goat, "but then I'm not an ordinary
goat. I am the lion hunting kind.
We are rare, but there are few OF
us still left. l made VOW that
would xii ten lions this week, bat
they are scarce, and so far l have
slain only five. You will be the
SIXTH
So saying, he lowered his head and
charged the Lion with pretended fe-
rocity. Not expecting the attack, the
Lion turned and ran out.
No sooner was William Goat sure
that the Lion was at distance than
he started on. TOO, but in another
direction. Meanwhile Leo met a
Jackal and told him the story the
Goat had made up.
what nonsense" said the Jackal,
bursting into roar of laughter.
"Why, I know old William Goat
we'll! He is no fiercer than any other
goat Come with me, and We'll
quickly make an end of him. So
they turned back toward the cave,
and, soon finding the Goats tracks,
they made after him at top speed.
William Goat luckily caught sight
of them before they saw him.
"Now,'' said he to himself. Il
must make believe harder than ever
or all is lost"
Thereupon he turned around and
ran toward his pursuers at full speed.
AS soon as he was near enough to be
plainly heard he cried out in as
angry a tone as he could put on:
why, Jackal, how is this? I
told you I needed five lions. and here
you bring me only this little one!"
At this Leo was again overcome
by fright and he once more took to
his paws toward the deepest part of
the jungle The Jackal called after
him in vain and, being really cow
ard, did not dare to face old William
Goat alone.
So William arrived safe at home,
to the great Joy of Nanny and the
little kids.-Busy Bee.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-16
SOAP BUBBLE PARTIES.

These are most interesting for al
sizes and ages. Good clay pipes
and CASTLE soap and bowls enough
to go round are the needful things;
also a room, which will not be hurt
by a sprinkling of soapsuds, and one
thing more, the smaller the child the
bigger the apron to cover him.
A little glycerine in the lukewarm
soapsuds will make the bubbles
bright, and If the shawl is spread on
the floor they will bounce upon il
like transparent balls.
A bubble tournament is great fun
Arrange sides, with leaders, OF
course. Let one side step forward
in line, with pipes and bowls; then
the leader starts and sees how many
bubbles he can make with one dip OF
his pipe. Each of his followers does
likewise, while some one not in the
game keeps the score. Then the
other side takes its turns, and the
side which blows the greatest mum.
Der is the prize winner.
There are many different ways of
enjoying this pretty pastime, and sci
ence has discovered several methods
of heightening the colors in the bub.
bles before bursting. - New Haven
Register.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-16
KIMBERLEY DIAMONDS.
A Shi twaist in Exchange for Gem
Worth $4,000.

Is 1t not strong how nature distri-
butes her favors? You will never find
gold save in the desert, nor costly
furs except in the Arctic wastes, where
little animals need them most. And
as to diamonds-in all ages the most
precious commodity on earth-come
with me to the arid veldt of GriQua-
land and l will show you humming
town of 10000 inhabitants, with big
streets stretched like protecting arms
around four or five enormous pits.
These are the far famed diamond
mines Of Kimberley, which have pro-
duced since their incorporation over
II tons weight of diamonds, whose es-
timated value is 100000, 900.
And cast your memory back on the
history Of this place. Ponder it, and
never again say the romance of adj
venture is ended by modern progress.
We need not be very old to remem-
Der when news came from South Afri-
ca that savages tending their flocks
had pebbles" strung around their
necks as charms which were in real
fly superb diamonds A British farm
er's wife exchanged silk shirtwaist
for one of these, and week later
found she had secured the biggest bar
gain on record. The stone turned
out to be a magnificent diamond for
30 karats and was sold in Paris for
$87, 900. That was the beginning.
Then old Dutch farmers found
their children playing marbles with
strange pieces OF "glass" which they
picked out of the mud walls of the
houses. The secret was soon out, and
prospectors. with men of science.
flocked from all parts of the world,
until there were at one time A-,0C0
adventurers washing for diamonds up
and down the Vaal river.-St. Nicho-
las.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-16
The One He Liked Best.

A country clergyman on his round
Of visits interviewed a youngster as to
his acquaintance with Bible stories.
MY lad" he said, ''you have. OF
course, heard Of the parables?"
''Yes, sir" shyly answered the boy
whose mother instructed him in sa
cred history. Yes, SIR
Good" said the clergyman. Now.
which of them do you like the best OF
ALP
The boy squirmed, but at last, heed
ing his mothers frowns, he replied:
Il guess l like that one where some
body loafs and shes" s
Home Companion.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-05-16

small ball of lead is swung from the
wire between the two sections. Then
the strip of paper is pasted around
the rim Of both circular pieces, and
the ends Of the wires extending over
the paper are bent over the rim OF
each circular piece of paper and
joined (see cuD. A small bird cut
from cardboard, which may be col
ored to make it more lifelike, is
tasted to the top of the wire. (The
bird, of course, must be lighter than
the ball of lead inside of the drum.
When the drum is rolling over the
table the little bird will bob and ho'
as if ive.-Washington Star.