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The Washington times., 1908-12-09
Fruit Cake.

Anxious.-I am publishing for you a
very excellent Christmas fruit cake:
STIR a cup and a half butter with three
cups Of brown =rgar until light and
creamy. Add hall a grated nutmeg, a
tablespoonful powdered cinnamon, one
teaspoonful each cloves and mace. Dis
sole level teaspOOnful soda in a half
cup sour cream. stir until e. stops purr-
Ing, then add TO 10 half a cup unolasses.
and add 70 the other ingredients Nix
Wen ana put IN SIX eggs, beating Vigor-
Ously between each one. COnfectiOners
and French chefs knead fruit cake with
their hands, FOR II is too stif to beat
easily especially when the fruit is
added Now stir IN a wine glass BRANDY
Sift four cups -four, and add to he
cake mixture, kneading IN all the time
Have ready one pound seeded raisins-
one pound washed and dried currants
quarter OF a pound shredded citron, and
an eighth OF a pound each candied
orange and lemon peel Shredded fine
Sprinkle this fruit with two tabIesDoon-
iuls Hour and mix well together before
ADDING 70 the cake Add and knead ten
minutes N longer then put into two brick
staped tins lined with buttered paper
Place In a moderate oven and bake
slowly for three or four hours, watching
closely lest they bake too fast II Won
cannot regulate the oven sufficiently
Win the damperg. set a dish OF ~ol1
water IN the oven, Changing, as ff gefe
hots- Cover the cakes with -.--osr fF
they bake TOO fast on top. II you have
70 use a gas range oven. II IS safer 20
steam the loaveS two hours lrst. Ike
brown bread then finish fhs baIri,,s- q
the oven with one burner only. ans
Liiat but half turned on Leave TIE
cakes in the tins until cold. then sn-esf
with a thick icing, In which finely
chopped almonds have been mixed
When this frosting IS quite DIV. sD-es5
a plain Icing over the almond one. A.
these cakes improve with keeping thew
should be baked weeks before using
The Washington times., 1908-12-09
Points Of Etiquette.

VA wedding Invitation does not
necessarily imply that a gift must be
sent, as the sending OF a gift is op-
tionaL
The name Of book on etiquette can
not be published here, but any first
class book store win furnish one which
viii be OF service. However. II you Will
send stamped envelope the name Of
one viii be forwarded 10 you.
CO1gratulations may be sent with a
letter OF acceptance or declinatiOn OF
an invitation 10 a wedding, 70 the per
sons sending the invitation, AT q IL ac-
Quatntance with the bride AMI bride
groom warrant. a note q congratula-
tons may be sent 10 them also.
Guests in personal conversation with
The Washington times., 1908-12-09
LIFT LID ONE SIDE
TO PREVENT SMOKE

n milk or anything cooking on a range
hoils over, burns and smokes, the dlsa-
greeable smell can be prevented from
going through the house by hitting the
I'D OF the range slightly 10 one side
end letting the smoke draw info the fire.
Should the smell Of burnt food per
meate the house Immediately put Vine
gar on to boil and the odor viii be Coun-
teracted
Some houSekeepers have scented
waters in their kitchen, which the cook
is instructed TO light as soon as any
cookery burns.
The Washington times., 1908-12-09
Asks for Good Paul.

40 10 street VS..
Ny dear Santa Claus,
I write to tell you, what we children
want 70 brig US. Please bring our baby
Virginia a Teddy bear a rag doll a little
wagon full of candy of nuts and
oranges, apples Please bring good Paul
q JoOl chest, a train Of cars and a drum
and a horn and horse and wagon.
My name is Mary and / want a viOliL
doll a pair Of skates a pair of nice warm
finger gloves, a set Of furs a box OF
handlleTchiefs and a bottle Of nice CO.
lone. Please don't forget father and
make mother well for Christmas.
Your loving friend,
Mary Banagan-
The Washington times., 1908-12-09

Letters to The Washington Times
Inquiry Column are invited. Ques-
tions which are not OF general in
terest will be answered by mail;
rush inquiries. By telephone. Call
Main 526O- Names and addresses of
writer's must be. affixed to their
questions as an evidence Of good
faith. and a stamped ana addressed
envelope must accompany each in
quiry which IS not OF public interest
The Washington times., 1908-12-09
Have Saw Letters.

Dear Santa Claus:
/ have saw the letters IN the times
that were sent 10 you and I thought I
would sit down aud write TO you to let
you know what 4 want for Christmas.
/ Wa ut a new dress, a hat and coat a
pair Of shoes pair Of TUbbers, pair OF
stockings and pair Of rink skates some
oranges apples candy nuts. I remain
your good girl Mabel Mandley.
The Washington times., 1908-12-09
New Term Free Violin School.

Parents, don't neglect giving your
children opportunity to embrace advan-
tages which may have been neglected or
not available during your youth. can at
Pythlan Temple, 10l2 9Th st NV. Thur,
Dec. 10, ! p. m, and hear orchestra of
lessons free commences Dec 10th. IN
strucuon book reduced to 81. As only a
limited number can be accommodated.
apply at once, Thursday, Dec 10th IN
stTuments furnished free at classroom.
Expenses paid by annual carnivals.
The Washington times., 1908-12-09
Dolls Washboard.

Washington, D. Q.
Dec. 4th, 1908.
I am a little girl Lcarlv WIS. old.
do not want you 20 forgeU me. / want
8 doll and pr. ballbearing skates, a table
q set of dishes a tub and board so
can wash my babies clothes, and a
rocking chair for my baby. I guess
that is all L can think OF now. GoOdby,
Gladys Fluery 1893 c St, s. w.
The Washington times., 1908-12-09
Age Of Debutante.

Reader-A debutante should make her
Debut between the ages OF seventeen
and twenty. and should not appear at
any public function before her debut
Write TO the Dramatic Mirror for
Bradford.
The Washington times., 1908-12-09
Doll in White.
-~a@- ~ y ~ ~
Dec. 4, 1903.

Dec. 4, 1903.
Dear Santa Claus:
/ would like too have pair Of gloves
and a nun for Christmas. I would like
a new doll for Christmas. And I would
ike NY big doll dressed in white Your
little friend, Mildred Harrington
The Washington times., 1908-12-09
Good Boy Now.

Washington, D. c.
Dec. 2nd, 1908.
Dear Santa Claus:
am little boy 31s yrs. old, I am
very good boy now and want you to
bring me big drum with red sticks.
big piano, sCme steam-cars on a
track and a pair Of rubber boots. An
express wagon with peddles on It, a
The Washington times., 1908-12-09
The Bread of Popular Preference.

All ages prefer the Rye Bread OF
-berens BAKERY. Children prefer it be-
cause OF its tastiness- Their elders pre-
Ter II because IL is the most easily di-
Eested Of All breads. The first taste OF
Berens' Rye Bread viii cause you TO
this delicious loaf before.
The Washington times., 1908-12-09
A Good Little Girl.
Dear Santa

LTEaI odLIILd
am a good little girl and 90 TO
school every day I am in the second
grade my age IS yrs I want a leather
top go-cart & doll baby A new coat &
hat and a pair of shoes & stockings q
new dress some oranges apples candy
nuts. I remain your little girl. Oracle
Mandiey.
The Washington times., 1908-12-09
SantN.Is Little Friend.

am a little girl years Of age and I
would like to nave a set Of dishes and
a table and a trunk a viola doll dresse
in pink that's nj this year Good by from
a good little girl. Myrtle Campbell.
The Washington times., 1908-12-09
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
Persimmon Pie

the bride offer best wishes and 70 the
bridegroom congratulations
The Washington times., 1908-12-09
41-z Lbs. Mixed Nuts for soc.

Marriott Walnuts, I4c; 25c-box Mixed
Candy, 12c: Raisins, SIC: Currants, SIC;
5ancy Citrons 1Sc. 1T. d. Pyles' Stores.
The Washington times., 1908-12-09
Saw Mill Allies.

Dear Santa Claus:
wculd like you to bring me a saw
mill allies and a stocking cap and pair
Of gloves and stocking full Of good
things Good By, other side. Ernest
Kicker.
The Washington times., 1908-12-09
When a Man Calls.

Reader-A physician in making a pro-
fessional call should remove his hat
and overcoat before entering the sick
room A man making a formal OF brief
call should carry his hat in his hand
into the palor.
The Washington times., 1908-12-09

nice tree and a horse and some candy
and nuts l hope you viii be nice and
have whole lots OF mOueyto bring me
all these things. Ny name is Norman
Iaubach
The Washington times., 1908-12-09
Delicions Enmemade b.

You'll appreciate the superior goodness
and deliciSaS1ess OF the pies we make.
Sfince, pumpkin, and other favorite
kinds, delivered direct, 2Oc- Homemade
MIX Bread, Sc Holmes Bakery, 1st &
y sts- Phones Linen 1440 & 14l1
The Washington times., 1908-12-09
His Wants Not Many.

Dear Santa Claus:
I would Ike 70 have a pair OF bali
bearing skates and a xmas tree that's
all this year your friend Earl S. Camp
bell
The Washington times., 1908-12-09
A Set of Dishes

Dea santa Claus.
Please send me a Doll, a cart, a set
OF dishes, table, and a bed and a chair.
Matilda Smith
The Washington times., 1908-12-09
LOCAL MENTION.
Your Order for Schneider's Fruit
Cake for the HOLIDAYS

can be placed now. Made with the choic-
est ingredients and plenty Of fruit; rich,
mellow and delicious. Per h., sc; pound
cake same price. At Schneider's stands,
6H leading mkts. or at your grocer's.
The Washington times., 1908-12-09

Mrs. ". E. G.-The editor OF this page
has no recipe for making persimmon
pie. II any OF our readers know OF
one, IL would be appreciated
The Washington times., 1908-12-09

Welsbach Lights. Order Direct, Mail OF
Phone. We do not 1ave canvassers.
12od G. G, a. AIuddlnan & Co., SIG 18th,
The Washington times., 1908-12-09
Wants Doll and Things.

Dear Santa Clause,
l am a little girl OF seven years
want a doll and a book. a doll trunk. a
set Of furniture. a doll baby carriage
and 4 set OF dishes
From Emma SenGsta2k, 501 Monroe St
The Washington times., 1908-12-09

Gold. silver,Oricls ana col. paper. GOuIGs.
The Washington times., 1908-12-09


There is no guesswork
about the making of
Ivory Soap.
The formula is exact
so much of this; so
much of that; so much
of the other.
The materials must be
of a certain standard
the highest. Expert
enced chemists analyse
them and see that they are.
Ivory Soap
SO 1900 Per Cent. Pure.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15

1t is understood that certain gen
tlemen in this city are marshalling a
mob for use in the democratic mass
convention at the court house or Sat
urday morning aud that the same
gentlemen are in negotiation with both
factions of the republican party for
handing the mob over for use in the
republican convention in the after
noon. This is disgrace to any COM
munity.
The country people have right TO
select their delegates in decent and
orderly way and they should be here
to demand their rights.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15

The plan devised and proposed by
DR.. karutz would relieve bad situa.
ton. 1t would bring a class of Sesira-
bic, law abiding, industrious and hon
est people into our community, who
are ready and able to work and are ex-
peSts in filling the soil and IN the pro-
duction of fruits. vegetables and
graias.
The large fruit growers of this Sec
ton will soon be confronted with a
perplexing proposition. When all these
orchards Of Berkeley county get to
hearing how is the fruit to be gathered
and prepared for market? Unless they
adopt some colonization scheme by
which they may get desirable people
they will have to go to the slums for
their help and get what they will be
sorry they got before they get rid of
them.
We hope the good farmers, and land
owners of Berkeley county will give
Dr.. Karutz full hearing on his prop
osition.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15

Hitherto the Democrat
has refrained from taking any part
in the discussion OF the Senatorial con
test now on and the excuses given by
Senator Gray Silver through the
Evening Journal, of this city, for
his vote by which the resolution pro-
yiding for the submission to the peo
pie, for adoption or rejection AN amend
ment to the constitution prohibiting the
manufacture and sale of Intoxicating
liquors in the state, was defeated. We
have been asked why we have kept silent
and in some instances our action has
been construed into an endorsement of
the action of Senator Silver and his
excuses. Lest we DE misunderstood we
wish to say that we neither endorse
his act or his excuses for that act.
We have known Senator Silver from
his childhood ana know him pc rhaps
better than he knows himself. To those
who know the gentleman as well
as we do, his excuses are but a
joke. Instead of being a justification
they only make him ridiculous. Had
he cemeout honestly and confessed that
he voted as he did because he is, and
always has been, in favor of the saloons,
his friends would respect his stand as
being at least pc ssessed of the merit of
consistency. Senator Silver owes his
present officialiposition to the saloons,
the use of whiskey ana money and to
have deserte d his friends, the saloon
keepers in their hour of need would have
been the basest of ingratitude. Senator
Silyers prctenses OF favoring local OPP
ton make him the more ridiculous in
the eyes of those who know him. There
is no danger of him ever voting for
any law that will be unfriendly to the
saloons and the saloons know it and
trust him.
AS for the contest between Mr.. Camp |
bell and Mr. McIntire we know
Mr.. McIntire well and he has
many merits which we appreciate. We |
know he is not drunkard nor even
man but where does he stand
on the question of county local option,
or how will he vote on the question of |
submitting a prohibition amendment?
He refuses to express himself aud so
long as he does he cannot expect those
who are in favor of these measures
to give him their support.
Mr.. McIntire is too honoraDlea man
to come out and make a false state
ment, he knows how he will vote ON
the subject and he is not going to lie |
about il.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15

The city council in its Forthcoming
statement will show most excellent
condition of the finances of the town.
1t will show that there has been more
and better progress made toward sub
stantial, modern Improvements than
ever before. The present council has
set pace that will keep its successor
busy to maintain. For the past fl
years the democratic council has been
paying a thousand dollars each year
on the bonded debt but this ear they
go one better and pay $1,000 If this pace
is kept up the debt Will soon be mat
ter of little concern. This amount does
mot include the payment on the debt
for the Kilmer Spring which is a
thousand dollars year. The debt for
the spring is now nearly all paid and
in the future that amount, $1,000 per
year, may also be paid on the bonded
debt. Thelcouncil after making these
liberal payments on the debt
of the city have set aside suffi-
Gent funds to pave one block on North
Queen Street and the public square, the
putting in of the large sewer at the
Dry Bridge, and nearly mile of iron
wafer main. This is a record to wi ich
the council can point with pride for
without question it is the best record
ever made by any council in the his
tory Of the Municipality. We believe
the taxpayers and voters generally of
the town appreciate this' record and
will see to it that the democracy gets a
vote of confidence in the coming cleo
ton.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15

Next Saturday there will be Mass
Convention hsld at the court house for
the purpose of selecting delegates to
the State Convention at Wheeling on
May IS to select four delegates at large
to the National Convention and to
nominate three candidates for the Su-
preme Court of Appeals. The meeting
on Saturday will also select delegates
to the delegate district convention at
Grafton on May % TO select two dis
trict delegates to the Denver Couven-
ton and also at the same time the del
.ega,es will be selected to the Senate
rial Convention.
The Mass Convention will be held at
10 o'clock on Saturday an announcement
hour for the farmers but the business is
important and every democrat ought
to endeaver to be present.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15

AS time passes on it seems more and
more apparent that Hon. Lewis Ben
nett, of Lewis County will be the next
democratic candidate for Governor.
Mr.. Bennett it seems is the man Of the
hour. He is not identified with any fac
ton of the party and will almost GER
tainly get the supporter all factions. 1t
cannot longer be denied that the party
has factions in it that threaten the
success that seems so promising to the
party this year and it seems the part of
wisdom to nominate a man for the
head of the ticket who is not controlled
by any faction Mr. Benpett is man of
VISION, prudence and off good business
qualification, eminently fit for the
office. He has pure and spotless re-
cord and no man can say aught against
him either of his private or public life.
1t is gratifying to see the party liv-
ing up so beautifully for the nomlna-
ton of this excellent man. He will go
Into the canvass with united and ed
thusiastic party at his back which
means the battle half wen.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15
Notice to DeIinquents.

About tw o weeks ago we sent cut
statements to all who owe us one dol
lar or more. There has been very
generous response, we are glad to say,
but there are still some who are hang
ing back. We hope they will soon re-
spond and thus save us trouble. The
posto flee authorities will not permit
newspapers to be sent when more, than
year in arrears and we must comply
with tie law. Come on friends, 90 not
be backward. If you cannot pay all
your arrearage pay what you can and
we will arrange for the balance.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15

The Swi.her and Seheer factions are
lining up here to beat the band this
week. The old liners are fer Charley
because the state machine is fer him
and they want 10 stand in with the
machine. These gentlemen however
are not TO have their own way undis.
puted. The insurgents are organized
they are for Scherr and they are on no
Sunday picnic. They are out to win
and they ale going ts give the machine
bad lickir & or get one themselves.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15

IF COUNTY DEMOCRATS DO
NOT COME TO THE MASS CON
VENTION ON SATURDAY AND
ELSE SELECTS
THEIR DELEGATES THEY HAVE
NO ROOM COMPLAIN.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15

The newspapers ofthe country with
cut regard to politics are urging Con-
gress flo remove the tariff duty from
newspaper and woodpulp from which
the paper is made and evidence given
by publishers of republican papers is
such that will place them in an awk-
ward position to defend the tariff dur
ing the cam paign if there is nothing
done by congress.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15

We opine that the republican poll
tican of NJ onongslia county will have
more crow to eat at the state conven-
tion than they will hold. Their can
didate appears just strong enough TO
make it interesting. Like Sam Peters
race horses, he is just fast enough to
get beat. At least that is the way it
looks to a. man In the gran d stand.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15

Wouldn't it be a peculiar state Of
affairs if the Republicans should nom
mate Scherr for governor, the only
man in the state administration who
nas opposed the Dawson tax laws? In
that event would the party repudiate
the whole tax system this fall?
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For County Clerk.

/ hereby!announce myself as can
didate forithe nomination tor the office
of Clerk of the County Court of Berk-
eley County, subject to the will and ae-
ton of the Repu blican Convention in
said county. la taking this step L
most earnestly ask the help and sup
port of every Republican in Berkeley
County.
am
Respectfully.
e. A. Hobbs,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15
FELLERs.

Mrs. Jane G.. Feller widow of the late
George r.. Fellers, died at her home
at Friendship, near VanclevesvilIe, on
Wednesday night Of last week at the
age of So years. Her husband was for
many years foreman on the repair
gang on the b. & o. r. r. at Van
clevesville. The funeral took place on
Saturday and the .interment was in
Green Hill cemetery.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15

The people have right to know
how a candidate stands on any impor-
tant matter in which they are inter
esred and it is perfectly pertinent fol-
them to requires statement without
evasion, equivoeation or mental reser
yation
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15

MR.DEMOCRATIC FARMER DO
NOT NEGLECT TO DO YOUR
Duty ON SATU RDAY NEXT. BE
AT THE COUNTY COURT HOUSE
PROMPTLY AT 10 O'CLOCK.
COME TO SELECT YOUR OWN
DELEGATES DO MOI LET IT
TO SOMEBODY ELSE AND THEN
KICK ABOUT IT.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15

BALTIMORE & OHIO ExCU RsIoE.
Sunday May II, 81 Berkeley Springs
and return. 81 Cumberland and re-
turn. Special train leaves Martipsburg
at IL. 40 q. m,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15
FRIDAY, MAY Is 1905
democratic City Ticket

Democratic City Ticket
For Mayor.
CHAS. g. CUSHWA
For Councilman First Ward.
STEPHEN X. SNODGRASS
!, For Councilman Second Ward.
JOHN C. HUSTLER
For Councilman Third Ward.
CLARENCE l.. KELLER
For Councilman Fourth Ward.
WILLIAM CUMISKE
For Councilman Fifth Ward.
THOMAS YOUTH
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15

II YOU have pains in the back, Urinary. Blad-
der or kidney trouble, and want q certain,
pleasant herb care for wonan's ills, try
Mother Gray,s AustralIan-Leaf. 1t is a safe
asver-failing regulator. Al Druggist or b.
mail so cts. sample paasa<s Free. Address.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15
FELDMAN.

Mrs. Catharne Il. Feldman, moth
er of Mr.John w .Feldman, who is we'll
known here, died at the home Of her
son in Hagerstown on Sunday last at
the age of rs years. The funeral took
place ON Tuesday and the interment
took place at Chambersburg where the
deceased was raised and lived most of
her life.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15

The Manufacturers Association in
writing to Speaker Cannon about the
Dingley Tariff bill said:
The Dingley bill is not protective
it was not when made, fer the reason
that neither the principle you name
nor any other principle except graft
and grab had influence in its making.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15

The House Committe on Post-Off-
res and Post Roads has pigeon holed
the ship subsidy bill. Seven Demo-
crate and three Republicans voted
against reporting it.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15

If you are in favor of progress in
municipal affairs, if you want to see
the movement Of Improving the town
kept up there is way for you to show
it and that is to vote for the demo
cratic candidate for mayor and eoun
Gil
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15

The Ohio democrats at their State
Convention last week nominated Hon.
hudson Harmon for Governor and
former Gov. James Il. Campbell was
endorsed for United States Senator
They are two of the ablest men IN the
State and are both old fashioned dem
oratG
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15

Elmer Dover, Secretary of the Re
publican national committee, accord
inc to the New York Sun, cannot
figure out majority of the delegates
for Taft on the first ballot.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1908-05-15

The Democrats in Congress cannot
press reform legislation without Ke-
publican votes, but they are PLAINLY
showing the country the hypocrisy OF
the Republicans IN pretending TO DC
for reform.