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The Somerset reporter., 1908-04-02

The President has sent to Con-
gress a special message containing
the following pertinent recommen
dations:
/. The passage of model child la
Dor bill for the District of Columbia.
2. Passage of an employers Ii
ability law, drawn to conform to the
recent decision of the Supreme court.
3. A law giving government en-
ployes compensation for death or in
juries received in the public service.
4. A law concerning injunctions in
labor disputes, providing that no tenn
porary restraining order shall be is
for permanent injunction shall be
heard within reasonable time.
5. Amendment of the interstate
tru st law so as to permit reasonable
and harmless combinations.
s. Some kind of financial legisla-
ton.
7. Postal savings banks should be
established.
8.-Preparation for tariff revision.
a.
pulp and reduce the duty on paper in
proportion.
10. Provide for permanent water
ways commission with power.
The message was received with a
great deal of favor by Congress, many
claiming that the President had yield
cd considerably from his former
strict position. The most of the
things asked are already covered by
bills which have been introduced
and that await passage. We trust
that Congress will now take action,
especially upon the wood pulp and
antitrust matters.
AS the selection of State, county
and legislative officers will soon be
made, it is high time for Republicans
to be aroused and take preliminary
steps for the. campaign. To bring to
the polls next September the full Re
publican vote, and to arouse to activ-
ity the full Republican strength, GER
tain things are necessary. The very
best men must be selected as candi
dates. Not those necessarily who
have been fixed upon in some
parlor caucus, who are the cut and
dried candidates of a handful of
active politicians, who have been
promised places for past services,
who are the leftovers of some trades
made years ago; but they must be
good men of the people and for the
people, and in whom the people
have the utmost confidence. Voters
are being held less and less by
party ties; they are thinking and act
ing for themselves, and it will not do
to subject them to too severe strain
on party loyalty. True, this is Presi-
dental year, but it will not do to pre-
usme too much on that fact to float
cheap men into office, especially as
the time is here when voters examine
individuals more than they do plat
forms. There is no need of going
outside of our own party for material.
Town and county committees should
be composed of men able and willing
to organize to bring out the largest
possible vote. These are places for
unselfish workers and then circulate
your home papers of the right stamp.
Local papers pronounced in their
views and respected by the people,
are better than foreign mongrels, and
so called "independent" papers.
They are close to the people, reflect
their sentiments and sustain the To-
cal organizations. An intelligent
press is one of the main reliances of
the Republican party.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-04-02

The Governor has nominated
George E. Bird of Portland as Asso-
ciate Justice of the Supreme Court, in
place of Mr.. Justice Strout, who vol
unfairly withdraws, having been on
the bench fourteen years. Mr.. Bird
is a graduate of Harvard, a Democrat
in politics, and an able lawyer.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-04-02

If the good things that the Demo-
cratic papers have recently been say
ing about Charles Littlefield could
have been uttered two years ago,
when he was having the big fight
with Gompers & Col Some people
save all their flowers for the funeral.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-04-02

Cards OF Thanks Resolutions of Respect
and lists of presents accompanying accounts
~ weddings, receptions anniv ersaries, ETC.
Inserted at cents per line; poetry with obit-
nary notices, 10 cent? per line No charge
less than 50 cents.
With our mailing list of nearly 1900 Names
suhscribers writing the REPORTER with re-
sard to their subscription must be sure to
Give exactly the postoffice address to which
The pa per is going, including the number OF
X >. n route, If delivered by rural carrier.
This is especially important when change
OF address is requested but should also be OBJ
served when making remittances and at all
other times.
Address all communications to
The SOMERSET REPORTER. Skowhegan, Me,
The Somerset reporter., 1908-04-02

NSWo uHdO W do piodoihS w OOliOSO
and local people came from Portland
last evening that the board of trus-
tees of Colby college had elected
Dean Arthur Jeremiah Roberts as
president of the college to succeed
DR.. Charles Lincoln White whose res
ignation will take effect at the June
commencement.
Now that all our town governments
are organized and running, all par
tisanship that may have cropped out
in the excitement of election should
be dropped, and strict enforcement
of the law and the proper expendi-
ture of public money should be a
question of great interest to all citi-
zens. Economy not parsimony
should be the watchword now, in
town affairs, as well as in family af
fairs. When the municipal year
closes let the balance, if any, be on
the right side of the ledger.
DR.. Czerny of Heidelberg, an emf
nent authority on cancer, reviewing
the latest German researches into the
nature and treatment of the disease,
recommends a simple life as among
the best means of preventing cancer.
He advises that the skin be kept
most scrupulously clean, that rich
foods be not eaten,as they irritate the
intestines, and that liquid irritants be
avoided. He notes that there are
10000 deaths from cancer annually in
Germany. He admits that X-rays
and radium have frequently checked
cancerous groWths, and occasionally
cured them, but says efficacy is yet to
be drawn. Further research is neces-
sary.
In clearing out the basement of the
Court house in Augusta, the other
day, workmen came across box con
tanning the private papers of the late
Judge Artemas Libbey. Relatives
were notified, the papers looked over
and those deemed any ways valuable
cared for. Among them was found a
letter written by James G. Blaine to
Judge Libbey, at the time when 'the
honest" Democratic party of Maine
$50 called by the Waterville Sentinel)
tried to steal the government of the
State. The letter made some seven
or eight pages, and in it Mr.. Blaine
who was a good lawyer as we'll as
statesman-gave his views, in his
original and vigorous style, upon
the legal points bearing upon
the case. 1t is valuable contribu-
The Somerset reporter., 1908-04-02
The Somerset Reporter

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The Somerset reporter., 1908-04-02
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-11-21

can attain the presidency, and having
been honored three times with the
nomination he viii join enthusiastic.
ally and energetically la the support
of some other man four years from
now. Ne one believes Mr.. Bryan Ii go
Ing to surrender his convictions. eth.
er for his advantage or of his party,
but II there Is sufficient recognition
Of those principles in the platform oi
1912, his friends declare, he Ii not the
man to sulk
Democrats are very hopeful that
two years from now a democratic con
gress viii be elected. They point to
the fact that In the last two congress
ional elections the republican major
lily in the house has been reduced, ant
they count on enough dissatisfaction
as result OF the coming revision Of
the tariff to wipe out the margin the
republicans viii have In the 6lst con
gress. II has been the history OF tar
| III legislation that the party passing
has suffered at the polls. and demo
Gratis contend there is 30 reason why
the legislation OF next year shoult
prove an exception.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-11-21
GLASScOCK MEETS SHERMAN
Vice President Elect and Governor
Elect Have Enjoyable Love Feast
In Washington.

Washington, Nov. 14.--Goyernor
elect Glasscock had busy day In
Washington prior to his actual vaca-
ton at Hot Springs. He called on
Senator Scott at the senate end Of
the capitol. then went to the New
willard The governor-elect OF West
Virginia found the correspondent talk
ing it over with James Schoolcraft
Shelma vice president elect OF
United States. There was an immed-
late introduction and the vice presi-
dent-elect congratulated the governor
elect very warmly on the result In
West virginia. 1t was evident that
Sherman had kept watch on the ssate
as he seemed familiar with the I'M
usual features attending the Glass
cock nomination ami subsequent cam
paign. It was the usual Glasscock
luck to fall In with the future vice
president, and they had half hour
together. thanks to the Harris-Ewing
photo shop. which demanded sittings
OF both distinguished men. Sherman
and Glasscock walked with the cor
respondent to the Atclier, and talked
politics, photos and campaign while
the posing was IN progress.
! Sherman remarked his regrets that
he vas not allowed to speak in West
Virginia, and assured Glasscock Of
having had a very great desire to get
into the state for ut least one speech.
Instead Of going there. as wish
ei,' said Mr.. Sherman, II was hus.
tied from Ohio to West Chester, Pa.
town Of $500 voters. 1900 Of whom
are republicans. How much better
II had given my humble efforts to
your state and Sherman sighed
Glasscock responded that he too. was
sorry and then the talked turned to
photography and Sherman autograph
Ell picture OF himself for the Cover.
nor-elect. After his delightful season
with the vice president-elect Glass.
cock was escorted to the treasury.
Here he was presented to Secretary
Cortelyou and was warmly congratu-
lated.
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WiLeuR X. THOMAS,
--Attorney-at-Law-- y y
Peoples Trust CO. Building.
Martinsburu, West vir5ln'a
Or. {. W. LINK
-oENTslsr-

Dental parlors over Merchants =
Farmers Bank, Martinsburg. w. "
Phone No. III No. 1877 8. Queen -
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CONFERENCE HELD
In Reference to the Odd Fellows
state Home at Etkins.

S~~NS stS''t~ - @trts'Ss
Hon. Sep. Hall. Of New Martins
vile, and John Book, OF Pennington,
subcommittee Of the general com
mittee in charge OF the construction
Of the |. O. O. F. home at EIkins,
were In Wheeling and conferred with
G. T. Jenney, engineer and landscape
gardener of Steubenville, Ohio, rel
alive to plans, Mr.. Jenney has pre-
pared for the Identification OF the
grounds surrounding the home. The
plans provide for an artificial lake,
construction OF park, and other fea-
lures which will serve to add to the
attractiveness OF the place The Odd
Fellows own los acres where the
home is being built, and when com
pleted 1t will be one of the most thor
oughly modern institutions In the
state.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-11-21
Tree PLANTING.

Miss Sallie Guard, living on Centre
street. opposite the Stone Home Set
Element, having regard for the future
comfort of those who may need a
shady resting place. has had shade
trees set along the curb in front OF
her residence. A good example for
those whose homes are along streets
away from the business centre OF the
city
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-11-21
FUN AT sEDlNcrcN.
Mrs. Davis Entertained Her Sunday
School Class Saturday.

One OF the intermediate classes OF
the M E. church, south, of Bedington,
was delightfully."- entertained by the
teacher, Mrs. B. S. Davis. Those pres
ent were: Margaret Davis, Goldie
Burns. Nellie Sperow.- Lille Aihens,
and Mary Whitmore. They were met
at Berkeley Station Saturday morn
ing by their teacher and driven to the
farm where they remained until even
ing.
Although the weather was very IN.
clement, the fast falling snow added
to the merriment Of snow ball
ing and face washing in the snow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-11-21
She Has Never Agreed to Marry
the Italian.
SENATOR ELKlNS
MAKES A STATEMENT
With Consent Of Daughter. Father En,.
phatIeaIly Declares There Is no ~,
ossement, and Hopes Rumors win
Consequences highest Regard


Washington, Nov. 49, Senator S. III
Elkins last night made the emphasis
announcement that no engagement a.
lists between his daughter, Miss Kath-
crime Elkins, aud the Duke Of en-
, Abruzzi.
The statement was made with ne
knowledge and consent OF Miss mn
ms, who desired that the announces
ment should DO given to the public,
which has manifested 50 great an IT,
terest in the matter
Senator Elkins arrived In Washfnx.
ton from his West Virginia home yen
terday. Asked If he cared to ma1ro
any announcement concerning the -
ported engagement of his daughter ~
dictated the following statement:
4 do not care to say anything turth
er than that my daughter and tn
Duke Of the Abruxzi are not engaged
to be married, and that regret -
ceedingly the annoyances that mus
have come TO the duke and his fam
lily by reason OF the almost daily dln,
cussion Of tho matter in the press. an0
the constant publication Of rumoEN
for so long time--rumors which 4
venture to hope Will nov cease
High Regard for Duke.
| While the senator made it clear that
Miss Elkins and the Duke Of the Ab+
ruxzi are not engaged, he entertaina
for the duke the highest regard, 81
was evidenced by the reply which A.
made to an inquiry As to how well -
was acquainted with the duke.
mot very well." he responded, hut
from what know and have heard a.
him. regard him as not only Ill.,
tinguished personality by reason 81
/ his birth and position, but added %
this he Is an able man, OF the hiEheek
character. well known explorer and
sclen, ist~-one who has done thinGg
and accomplished much---besides b..
\ ing an efficient omcer pr hdgn S
In the navy OF his country"
Senator Elkins dictated the forero-
ling statements very carefully and -
carefully revised them after they were
written He was earnest in his -
preston OF the hope that bis state
! ment would be accepted by the public
| in the spirit in which 4 was made.
He has felt delicac In discussinn
the matter at all but believed tnak
the time had arrived, In all the on
cumstances. to make an announces
ment Of the facts.
! Mrs. Elkins and Miss Katherine
Elkins are at their West virgfniA
home, but they expect In the near g.
ture to Join the senator in Washint
ton. "
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timed addresses and his efforts gem
orally, in making the convention a
success was unanimously adopted by
a rising vote,
After singing the hymn. God be
with you till we meet again" by the
audience, the convention was closed
with the singing OF the doxology and
benediction pronounced by Rev. Or.
Wright
Resolutions Adopted.
The committee on resolutions Offer
Ell the following, which the conven-
ton adopted:
We commend the faithfulness Ct
our county officers and especially
mention the progress along the lines
OF the organization of county dis
tricts.
We recommend to the executive
committee that they use their utmost
endeavor to reach the first place In
county progress and secure the FIRST
Honor Flag at the next state con-
vention.
We realize that teaching training
classes will greatly improve the grade
of work done in our schools. theref
fore.
Be it resolved, That an honest eff
fort be made to organize at least one
class in each school OF the county,
and that also that each class now or
gained double It's membership ana
number OF graduates.
The adult class movement Is DO
ing wonders in securing the attend
ance of men and women on the Sun
day school therefore We recommend
that every class in the adult depart
ment be organized according to the
international requirements and an
honest effort be made to double the
membership and to increase the aver
age attendance
The school of methods at Morgan
town stands for definite and intelh-
gent Sunday school advancement. We
recommend it to the attention Of all
our Sunday school workers. and urge
their attendance.
We rejoice at the advancement OF
Christian temperance sentiment. We
pledge our support to the right OBJ
servance OF the Christian sabbath and
strongly oppose Sunday base ball, ex-
cursions and picnics, as being detri-
mental to the best interests of the
Sunday schools and the morals OF the
people
Our thanks are due the trustees Of
this church, the friends who have en-
tertained the visiting delegates, the
speakers who have addressed the con-
ventiun, the various committees and
those who have led in the music OF
the sessions.
| Resolved. That in the sudden and
untimely death of Mr.. G. c. Sharer.
state secretary of the West Virginia
| Sunday School association, we have
lost a most efficient, devoted and self
sacrificing worker, brother whom
we knew for = number of years past,
whose fellowship we enjoyed, whose
talks, addresses and services have
been most helpful to us personally
and to the uplifting and great ievei-
opment OF Sunday school work in our
county
Resolved, That while we submit to
the inscrutable will of our Heavenly
Father whom he loved. and whom he
faithfully served, we aim to follow
him in earnest work and pray that
the work may, advance In our county
ana that the one whom God many ap
point to become the successor of our
dear brother Shafer shall have the
hearty support of the Sunday schools
throughout the county
Respectfully Submitted.
CHAS. A. TRUMP,
Chairman.
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A PRIZE WINNER.
Little Marshall Burdette Successful
Paper Agent.

Master Marshall b. Burdette, West
Burke street, IS achieving remarkable
success selling the Saturday Evening
Post. The publishers have notified
him that in the Pony Outfit or $3.50
in cash contest he stands second in
the list for greatest increase OF sales
over Octob r, 9th in the "Calxe Walk
Or $500 cash prize list and near the
top in the Inaugural Trip contest.
They close December 26th and the
boy has good chance to win one or
all the prizes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-11-21
COUNTY SUNDAY
SCHOOL CONVENTION
Delegates from All Over County
Present at Convention.


PRESIDENT 0UTCALT
APPOINTS COMMITTEES
Able Addresses, Good Music ana Pro-
found Interest of Delegates and
Audience Mark Third Annual coun-
ty convention---Rev. o. G. White,
of Wheeling, Principal Speaker
The County Sunday School associa-
ton, in annual convention in this city,
held its second session in Trinity M.
E. church, south, Thursday evening. A
short song service under the direction
of Mr.. Harry Grove was held, after
which the opening prayer was offered
by Rev. DR.. Hoffheins.
This was to have been followed by
an address of welcome by Mayor
Cushwa, but the mayor failed to pue
in his appearance. The pastor Of the
church, Rev. DR.. Locke was substitu-
ted, and in very pleasing little
speech extended a most cordial wei
come to the delegates.
President Outcalt then gave the an
nual address, in which he told in a
general way OF the work done in the
county. He said FIVE of the districts
had been visited and as many dis
trict organizations effected--that upon
the whole good work had been done,
and that the outlook for the future
gave promise of still better things.
Following the address, collection
was taken in behalf of the state or
ganization.
A vocal duet with piano accompan-
iment by Miss Bishop, was rendered
by Miss Julian and Mr.. Bowen, which
quite delighted the audience.
The chief address of the evening
was delivered by Rev. o. G. White
on the topic, "a chapter in boy life''
in which he dwelt chiefly on the prop
er development of the first six years
of child life. Expecting to address
the convention again on this topic. he
laid special emphasis on the physi
cal side Of his life looking to the de-
veIopnent of strong, healthy and
more perfect body. The address
throughout was most interesting and
was listened to with marked attention
After the announcement Of the pro
gram for Friday, the audience Joined
in singing the doxology and was dis
missed with the benejiction by DR.
Hoffheins
The evening attendance was much
larger than that of the afternoon
still there was room for others, and
especially for men, who were again a
small minority of those present.
This Mornings Session.
The Berkeley County Sunday
school association reconvenej this
morning at 10 o'clock in Trinity M
E church, south, President w. z
OutcaIt presiding.
The devotional exercises were led
by Rev. c. S. Trump.
Rev DR.. w. F. Locke delivered an
able address on "The Old Book and
the New Life"
After song, Rev. o. G.. White, Of
Wheeling. spoke for ever half an hour
his subject being "Filled to the
Brim." One of his illustrations was
the mill pond which suggested some
beautiful thoughts and practical les
sons.
The next in order was the county
secretary's report. In the absence oil
the secretary, Rev, w. D. McCurdy
who is i'll. the report was read by
Rev. o. G.. White. The reports Of
individual and district Sunday schools
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81 POOLE

Will give prompt attention to Al
business entrusted 70 his care.
Special attention given TO CONVOY
ancing and settlement Of estates.
once Over Merchants 4 Farmers
Bank. Martinsbura, West W
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OR. w. {. MlNGHiNi,
--Martlnsburs, West Virginia
win practice Dentistry u all Of -
branches. Gas and local anaes1neuc>
administered All work guaranteed
Prices Reasonable. Once Ia
cettinger Building. Queen 81
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-25

sell and Tallapoosa shall commence on the third Monday in November (Nov. 18th ie0s) and the second Monday in April (April 18th. fs0s). and may con- tinue one week.
 Sixth Division--Composed of cases from the counties of Blount, Cullman. Fayette. Jefferson, Lamar. Marion, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Walker. and Win ston. shall commenced on the fourth Monday in November tNov. 23d. 1soS). and the third Monday in April tAprfi 18th. is0s). and may continue two weeks.
 Third pivision--compcsed of cases from the counties of Autauga. Butler. Conecuh, Escambia, Lowndes and Montgomery. shall commence on the third Monday after the fourth Monday in November (Dec. f4th, ls0s). and the second Monday after the fourth Monday in April (May 10th, 1909), and may continue one week.
 Seventh Division-Composed of cases from the counties of Calhoun, Chero- kee Clay. Cleburne. DeKaib. Etowah. Randolph. Shelby, St. Clair and Talla- dega, shall commence on the second Monday in January Clan. 11th, 1s0s), and the fifth Monday after the fourth Monday in April tMay sist. 1909), and may continue one week.
 Fourth Division--Composed of cases Coffee. Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Geneva. Henry, Houston and Pike shall commence on the third Monday in Jan uary (Jan. 18th, 1s09). and the sixth Monday after the fourth Monday in April tJune 7th. 1sos), >and may con- tinue one week.
 Eighth Division-Composed of cases
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-25

 from the counties of Colbert, Franklin. Jackson, Lauderdale. Lawrence, Lime stone. Madison. Marshall and Morgan. shall commences on the first Monday af- ter the fourth Monday in January (Feb. 1st. 190s). and the third Monday after the fourth Monday in April May 17th. 19G9), and may continue one week.
 Second Division-Composed of cases from the counties of Bibb, Choctaw, Dallas. Greene. Hale. Marengo, Perry, Sumter and Wilcox, shall commence on the second Monday after the fourth Monday in January (Feb. sth, 1s09), and the seventh Monday after the fourth Monday in April tJune 14th. ls0s). and may continue one week. Code of. Alabama (is0T) Sections 595S and 5s5s.
 Robert F. Ligon, Clerk of the Supreme Court of Ala