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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-12-24
PAGE TWO.
LOOKING FORWARD.


out your weary limbs and relax your
system and rest. Rest and dream Of
tomorrow, of next week, of next year
of all the years to come. It is so
different from what you pictured IN
days gone by. Tomorrow you will
lay aside the cares Of business and go
out into the fields. Out into the
fields where natures beauties ever
call you; out into the woods to tram
pie on fallen leaves that ever remind
you Of winters last long sleep. To-
morrow comes and the pressing du-
ties of today will not admit Of your
going out into the fields and the
woods. Tomorrow you will go.
Next week, you will take off and
spend in vacation. You have worked
So hard. You have taken no vacation
in years, but next week you can go
and take that long needed rest. Yes,
YOU will leave off the hard toll just
for one week. You will go back to
the old childhood home and chase
once again the butterflies as you did
in the long, long ago. You wander
down the old orchard lane in the even
inc twilight listening to the songs OF
the happy negroes as they wend their
way home after the days work is
done; gaze upon the glories OF the
setting sun, as it gilds in tints OF gold
the mountain tops in the distance,
and hear once again the plalntlve
song of the whippoorwill as the deep
ening shades of night fall and drive
you to the cheerful glow OF the coun-
trv freside. Ah what a pleasant
week it will be! Next week comes
and you find that you can spare nell
Their the time nor the money to go.
This week needs you so badly, next
week you will 60.
Next year will be one OF leisure.
You can take the long-put-off trip
across the waters to older lands. You
will wander amid the old scenes along
the banks Of Egypt's upper Nile,
where "Anthony, drunk with the ca
resses of Queen Cleopatra, madly flung
world away; explore the dark heart
of the mysterious East from out OF
which the wisdom Of the world first
flowed to bless all nations; visit the
tombs Of Egypt's great kings OF the
long forgotten and unrecorded past;
gaze upon the Sphinx, the wonder OF
buried years; tread the path trodden
bv pilgrim feet for centuries IN the
holy land; live in the sunlight OF
Italian skies; scale the dizzy heights
of the snow-capped Alps; stand with
Caesar in the forum of the proud city
that, imperial-like, from the throne OF
her seven hills, majestically ruled the
world; call upon the Bard of Avon,
that magician of the human heart,
who read the complex problems OF hu-
man nature as you would read the
open pages of book; stop over at
Paris and study the voluptuous ease
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-12-24

President Roosevelt has just issued
an order placing near $4,000 fourth
class postmasters in the classified
service, and hereafter merit and not
pull will be the stepping stone by
which those desiring will be lifted in
to Office. Some of the little Con-
gressmen, who are long on pull and
short on ability, are kicking about
the curtailment of their power, but
the people are the beneficiaries. The
Clifton (Tenn.) Mirror.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
DOG AIDED HELPLESS FRIEND.
Remarkable Feat Of Canine intelll.
gence Put on Record.

A writer in the Cornhill Magazine
narrates an incident which occurred
to Miss Napier during her stay In
Algiers. A large dog kept for pro-
lection was taught to go = the bak-
er's every morning for bread. and his
business was to bring home IL rolls
in a basket; hut for several mornings
ii was observed that there were only
II rolls. and on making inquiry and
watching the dog. he was found to
stop on, his way home and to bestow
one roll on poor half starved female
dog. who lay with her puppies in
corner not far from the road. The
baker was then told to put 10 rolls
in the basket, and then for some days
the dog brought IL. After a time
the whole 13 were brought home regu
larry; a sign, as 1t was found, that
his friend. the mother, was now con.
valescent, and able to do without help.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
EconomIze on Liable Linen.

The wise housekeeper of to-day
uses doilies instead of tablecloths
says the Delineator. Instead OF us
Ing large tablecloth three times n
day II is better to have a square for
breakfast and luncheon put on dag.
onally,. or else set OF plain doilies,
for either of these insure an attractive
table and also save laundering at
least two large cloths a week A
lew doilies or a square can be washed
out and ironed with very little trouble
whenever they need it.
With this partly-covered table
there should certainly be a growing
plant or fern for the center, no mat
ter how simple 1t may be. After
these things the china really does not
matter so much. though for break
fast nothing is SO charming as a SET
of blue and white, which may be
picked up almost anywhere for a
small sum. Graceful shapes can be
easily found.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
A CONCRETE EXAMPLE
RESULTS FROM HusrLiNc WHEN
BUSINESS is SLACK.
Prospects For Business Between Nov
and July I Considerably In Ad-
vance of Last Year.

Considering the phenomenal actiyi-
ty of all business OF this time last
year, il is very gratifying to be able to
say that the volume of our business
closed during the last 80 days and the
prospect for business between now
and July / are considerably In adj
vance of last year. is the statement
made to the Manufactures record a
few days ago by Mr.. Albert Oliver OF
the Clinton Wire Cloth Co, New York
Discussing this interesting condition
of business, Mr. Oliver said thst when
the financial stress OF last fan com
menced to lessen the volume OF gen.
eral business his concern decided that
instead of showing the white feather
by curtaillng their advertising ex'
penditures they decided to increase.
believing that in period of inactiv-
ity engineers and others would give
more attention Ito the study OF i'm
proved methods as presented through
the advertising columns OF leading
publications than they had been able
to do on account of the press OF bus
mess for the last s or 10 years. I'VE
have found this true" added Mr.. Or
liver. Many engineers heretofore so
busy that they thought they could not
find time to study advertising now
have time to do 1t int ligently, and
we are getting splendid results as q
result OF keeping ourselves and the
Clinton welded wire for freproof
work persistently before the business
community OF the whole country. Be-
heving that it would be possible not
only to continue our campaign, but to
broaden 1t to good advantage. We
widely extended our advertising and
included some publications which we
had never used before, and despite
the general dullness which was un
questionably felt throughout the coun.
try we find ourselves considerably
ahead of the same time last year. Con
tracts which we have recently closed.
some of them of great magnitude In
all parts of the country prove that
business is to be had If people will
only go after 1t with the determina-
ton to keep before the public and TO
get their share.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
GREAT CONDUCTOR HAD HUMoR,
Witty and Genial Remarks Credited to
Or. Hans Richter.

Countless are the stories OF the
geniality of DR. Hans Richter, the ia
nous musician. While rehearsing a
Mozart symphony in which the first
vioins had number of delicate trills
and turns to perform. these We're
played too heavily for Richter, who
said:
please, gentlemen, pianissimo!
Queen Mab-not suffragettes.
Again, when on one occasion Rich
ter was not thoroughly satisfied with
the orchestra rendering of a scene
from Tristan and Isolde" he stopped
the rehearsal and. asked for more dig
nifty in the playing, adding that Isolde
was the daughter of king, not of a
cook. On another occasion, while re-
hearsing Tschaikowsky's Romeo and
Juliet" music, the violoncellos had a
very passionate melody to play Rich
tetr was by no means satisfied that
the needful warmth of expression had
been obtained.
Gentlemen, gentlemen" said he,
you all play like married men, not
lovers"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
nEREDfrv ~ NATIONAL LlFs.
Past History Of People Determines
Their Present Character.

In the evolution OF races and ma
tons we and at the outset two general
laws, the one self.evidsnt, the other
not apparent at first sight. but equally
demonstrabls. according to David
Starr Jordan. The blood OF q nation
determines its history This Ia tho
first proposition. The second Is. the
history OF . nation determines its
blood. AS for the first. no one doubts
that the character Of men controls
their deeds. In the long run and with
masses OF mankind this must be true,
however great the emphasis we may
lay on individual initiative or on in.
dividual variation.
Equally true is II that the present
character of nation Is made by Its
past history. Those who are alive to
day are the resultants OF the stream
of heredity as modified by the vicissi-
tudes through which the nation has
passed. The blood OF the nation flows
In the veins of those who survive.
Those who die without descendants
cannot color the stream OF heredity.
1t must take its traits from the actual
parentage
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

A lion tanner. over his midnight sup
per. talked shop.
The timid lion 10 the only one I
fear" he said The fierce. pugna-
cious lion Is my Joy. What show
he gives the people for their money.
Growing hideously, wrinkling his
great face In dreadful snarls. gnash-
Ing his teeth and threatening to
strike me with his paw, he goes
through his tricks, and the audience is
held in delicious suspense, half hop
ing. half fearing. that the big brute
will chew me up before their eyes.
Yes, the fierce lion assures fine
attractive turn. But the tirnid one!
THE timid lion, Just when you want
to give your best show, will whimper
with terror at the crack OF the whip.
and sink off to the farthest corner of
the cage, and. turning its back to You,
lie down and bury it's face In its paws.
Gehenna!
But, say, do you know what I've
been known to do? I've been known
to dope up timid lions. Yes, sir.
doped them up till they were maniacal
That's dangerous. too. Batty like that,
they might do for you"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
RAvioLl IN ITALIAN STYLE.
This oeIIesey National Dish In the
Sunny Kingdom.

Have pound sifted -four on the
molding board. form q hollow In the
center. put In teaspoonfui salt and
water enough to dissolve II. and six
eggs. Work into dough by pushing
X from you with the palms OF the
hands. Knead into q ball, Wrap In
damp cloth and let rest for an hour
and a half Chop very fine half 4
round OF cooked chicken, three oun-
ces cooked ham and half calls brain.
Add three egg yolks, two ounces
grated Parmesan cheese. salt, black
pepper, little grated nutmeg and fine
minced parsley.
Mix well, now divide and paste In
two parts and roll down as thin as
possible Take one sheet of paste
and with tablespoon put in straight
rows, two inches apart. a number OF
balls of the seasoned meat mixture.
having them about the size OF wal
nut Moisten these rows with brush
dipped in milk or water. Then lay
the second fiat of paste over the one
with the meat, pressing between the
rows so as to stick them together
NOW with pastry wheel. part all the
little hills in squares. making of
each one a ravioli Range them on
small cloth and cover lightly. F'n-
teen minutes before serving plunge
into sailed boiling water, cook two
minutes, then push back on the side
OF the stove to simmer Ave minutes
longer. Drain on cloth, then put
Them In layers In deep dish. spread
ing grated Parmesan cheese between
the layers. Moisten with four table
spoonfuls beef broth or extract. di-
luted with pint OF tomato catsup.
strain over them two tablespoonfuls
melted butter and serve with tureen
OF rich beef broth.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
A Matter for Reflection.

"The editor of my paper" declared
the newspaper business manager, to a
little coterie of friends in his office,
lis peculiar genius. Why would you
believe it, when he draws his weekly
salary he keeps out only one dollar
for spending money and sends the
rest to his wife in Indianapolis"
His listeners-with Que exception
gave vent to loud murmurs of won
der and admiration This exception
sat silent, gazing refiectiyely at the
ceiling
II know it sounds thin" added the
speaker, addressing the reflective
friend; "but it is true. nevertheless.
"Oh. l don't doubt it at all!' quick
ly rejoined the exception; only | was
wondering what he does with the dol
Sunday Magazine.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
Imitatina His EIdars.

Young folks are quick to pattern
after their elders, bad habits as well
as good. A little Rochester boy was
sent on an errand by his mother to
the grocery store. and when he came
back he was contentedly eating ba-
mana. Where did you get your ba-
nana?" asked his mother. Bought
It," he replied. quietly. But | gave
you no money to buy one" she OBJ.
1ected. "Oh. WELL" he said, noncha-
lantly, Il told Mr. Brown to let me
have two, and would drop In and
pay for them next week" That was
beginning the credit system at an
early age.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
JI,a Martins Birch.

Jim Martin was giant lumberman
In the forests OF West Virginia. His
handspike. for rolling and toting logs,
was made of green river birch. and
was so heavy that no other man In
the camp could use 1t. When the
Mexican war broke out a recruiting
officer visited the camp. and Jim was
among the first to enlist Instead Of
throwing his handspike on the ground
ne stuck the end of 1t in the mud
Tn the bank of the Pond Fork Branch
OF the little Coal river. Jim was killed
and buried In Mexico. The handspike
took root and grew into an immense
tree. and Is to-day pointed out as Jim
Martins monument. Neither man nor
boy would touch 1t with an ak for a
million liars.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
Hospital Boiled Eou.

An excellent way to boil an egg so
as to have it soft and fluffy, suitable
for conyalescents. Is to cook 1t eight
minutes. The water In the kettle
must be boiling. Turn out the gas on
range and carefully place egg-which
previously mas been dipped In warm
water to remove chill, as sudden
change In temperature would crack 1t
lin the boiling water. and cover,
leaving upon the unlighted burner to
get the heat. At the end OF eight
minutes take egg from shell, salt and
butter to taste. and you will have a
soft palatable. easily digested egg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
ROOT AND ROSEN AGREE
Have Satisfactory Conference On
Manchurian Situation.
ROsEN STARTS FOR RUSSIA
No Further Friction Between Ameri
can Consul Fisher at riarbin ard
the Russian Government.

Washington. April i4.--Secretary
Root had long conference at the
state department yesterday with the
Russian ambassador, Baron Rosen, the
feature OF which was the Manchurian
situation, and in consequence when
the Ambassador left Washington In
the afternoon for New York on his
way to Russia he bore with him the
last words of the American state de-
partment on that important subject.
The interview was eminently salts
factory on both sides. From the Rus
sian standpoint 1t was made pain to
Secretary Root that the local Russian
officials at Hardin were deserving OF
support In their efforts to rehabilitate
that important trade certer and re-
sumo the execution of the ambitious
plans that had been formed by the
Russian government for The develop
ment OF the city before the war with
Japan.
iHtieioies TIRE objection OF AmerI-
can Consul Fisher to full recognition
of the Russian authority at Hardin
was found TO be based rather upon
the form in which the local Russian
officials proposed to attain their OBJ
jects, and not to the objects them
selves.
Therefore, It may be stated that
there will he no further friction be-
tween the American consul and the
Russian government at Hardin over
this incident
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
Taste.

Every mans taste is valid for him
self; none may presume to instruct an
other. The taste Of a NAVY who strolis
into a picture gallery Is quite as au
thoritatiye, or, better, quite as nuga
tory, as that of its trained curator.
Accordingly, the task of a museum is
to grow Systematically In the sunshine
of science, avoiding the moonshine OF
esthetic uncertainties. Evidently, II
this objection Is based on any truth
1t is decisive But 1t Is based not on
truth at all. but upon strangely NOR
bid timidity In the academic tempera.
ment. 1t Is a typical idol OF the sci.
entific cave. PROFESSIONALLY such i'm
potence of taste frequently exists in
specialists. Charles Darwin has re-
corded the gradual whitening of his
esthetic life. It has remained for our
times to exalt this incapacity, this
malady of the SOUL into high scien-
tific virtue.-Atlantic Monthly.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
MRS. VIM. WHITSON DEAD
RESIDED IN MARTINsBuRG 81
YEARS.
Aged Woman Expired Monday Night
After Long lllness-Left Widow
Nearly Forty Years Ago.

Mrs. Lydia Whitson, widow of Will
liam A. Whitson, died Monday night
at 1880 O'Clock at her residence at
21S North Map'e avenue. Death was
due to the infirrnities incident to old
age, following long Illness. She
would have been 80 years old the
Goth of this month.
Surviving are two sons and one
daughter: Jacob H., Chambersburg
Frank A., Baltimore, and Miss Eliza
beth at home; also one sister, Mrs.
Catherine Crizer Washington, D. c..
and who is Sc years old.
The funeral will be held Thursday
at p. M, at the house, conducted by
Rev. J. o. Wrghtson, of the First
Methodist church. Interment In Green
Hill cemetery.
Mrs Whitson was the daughter or
Jacob Schoppert and was born and
reared about two miles northeast of
town In 1851 she was married to
William A. Whitson and removed to
Martinsburg where she since resided.
Her husband died here in February.
1870 She was member of the Meth
odist church and highly esteemed by
a large circle of friends.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
PHOTOGRAPHY.

Practical photography first saw the
light in 1889. On February 81 of that
year Talbot. who had obtained perma-
early as 1895, published his process.
Daguerre's was published on August
49, and somewhere between those two
dates Ponton, in paper read at the
Royal Scottish Society OF Arts. made
known to the world his discovery that
soluble organic matter, In the pres
ence of an alkaline bichromate, was
rendered insoluble by exposure to light
Ia discovery the value OF which was
not recognized for some years, but
which IL the basis Of all that is In
cluded in process work New York
American.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
coIdenrod Eocs.

Three hard boiled eggs, onehalf
teaspoon salt, one tablespoon butter
one-eighth teaspoon pepper. one table.
spoon -four, five slices toast. one cup
milk parsley Make thin white sauce
with the butter -four, milk and sea.
soning. Separate yolks from whites
OF eggs. Chop whites fine and add
them TO the sauce. Cut four slices OF
toast in half lengthwIse Arrange on
platter and pour the sauce over 1t.
Force the yolks through a potato ricer
or straiuer and sprinkle over the top.
Garnsh the dish with parsley and the
remaining toast cut in points.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
The Onion In cookinq.

The greatest OF French cooks, be-
ing asked to give the secret of his
success. answered: The very founda-
ton of all cooking is butter and ON
ION! / use them in all my sauces and
gravies. They have the effect OF
making a customer come back for
more. Butter without onion will
drive the customer away after few
days. Boi. the onion till 1t melts or
entirely disappears; then add the but
ter, and call the mixture stock
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
Salmon crooue,tes

Put one cupful of sweet milk on
the stove. When near the boiling
point stir to a smooth paste two
tablespoonfuls of -four. put in the
milk and stir till thick Then set
aside to cool Add one can OF salmon
freed from bones; mash fine with fork.
two well beaten eggs. one teaspoon.
ful OF salt. a pinch Of pepper Add
tlickened milk and one pint of bread
crumbs. Mix well together. Form in
small cakes and fry in spider in hot
grease till rich brown.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18

Health Coffee is really the closes
Coffee Imitation ever vet produced
This clever Coffee Substitute was re-
Gently produced by Or. Shoop, of Ra
cine, Wis. Not grain OF real cot
fee in It, either. DR.. Shops Health
Coffee Is made from pure toaste
grain. with malt, nuts, etc Really 4
would fool an expert-who Nigh
drink 1t for Coffee. No 20 to 30 mtu
utes tedious boiling. MADE In min
ute" SAYS the doctor Sold by al
dealers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
More Nature.F

y see." he said to the reporter of
daily paper. that you have been
writing up shark story
Yes, tried my hand at that"
But you are nature faker. sir.
You have shark sweep a man or
a raft with his tail and then eat him
up. 1t Is the alligator that uses his
tail In that fashion
Are you sure about it,"
"Of course | am. What are you 60
ing to do about It,"
why. I'll have to write another
story tomorrow and have the shark
put the man back on the raft. and
then make some arrangements with
some alligator to get hold of him In
the proper way"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-18
LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS
Many New Concrete Payements
Being Laid
NEW WATER MAINS IN SQUARE
Concrete Sewer Work Progressing
Paved Street and Square Next
The Painters Busy.

With the advent Of spring building
and street Improvements have begun
here all along the line.
Joseph Blake and force of mer
began this morning to dig the trench
for the two new water mains that viii
cross the public square in opposite
directions The iron pipe for this
purpose is six and eight inches i'm di
ameter.
Contractor Cumiskey commenced to
day the long stretch of brick pave
ment at the Blondel property, corner
of Queen and Martin streets, prepare
tory to laying "a concrete pavement
there
Contractor John Heinz began this
morning to tear up the brick pave
ment at the Lord property, corner o.
Queen and Race streets and will lay
a concrete pavement there.
AS noted in this paper before the
new concrete pavement in front of the
WHEN property was completed yes
terday.
There are a few other old pave
ments on the Queen street block be
tween Martin and Race that will soon
be taken up and replaced with concrete
before the work of paving he street
block can begin. When this is com
pleted this summer, together with thai
of the square little more than three
blocks of Martinsburgs principal bust
ness thoroughfare will be paved Will
yitrifie brick.
Contractor d. w Kline is painting
the outside woodwork of Mr. Howard
H. Emmerts residence on West Burke
street.
Mr.. w. B. Grimes is repairing the
tile flooring in the vestibule of the
Episcopal church.
The foundation walls of Mr.. Alonzc
Stewards new brick house on East
Martin street are about completed ant
the carpenters and briclslayers will
commence work i'm a day or two.
The work OF matchmaking Charles
street to the C. v depot is progress
ing slowly.
Good progress is being made on thu
ditch for the new concrete sewe
along Dyewater run. Contracto
Brooks. Of Fairmont, is here sIperin
tending the work and otherwise pre-
pairing to put in the sewer.
Mr.. Harry Lord tore UP the oil
brick pavement in front of his mea
store on West Burke street today. Mr.
John Heinz will lay a concrete pave
Contractor Joseph Mcintyre is paint
ing the Mrs. w E. Hoffheins house OF
West Martin street.