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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-07-04

LOST-One watch charm with
horse shoe and pearl on side. Lost
near the railroad track. The find
or will he rewarded by returning
TO b. l.. DURAND.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-07-04

NOVELTIES = We have al up
to-date stock of all the latest no.
velties, iu fact, we have the best
stock 10 that line we ever had be-
fore. we solicit your visit, K.
Schwartz a. Go.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-07-04

We are now displaying a most
elegant line of Dress Goods, We
have goods to suit every taste, and
solicit your visit to our store,-k.
Schwartz & Co.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-07-04

At this time We have mosquitoes
by the millions aud they are mean
too. An application of oil in the
cutters aud the screening or oiling
of the cistarns would tend to de-
minish the nuisance.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-07-04

There was a pretty soiree at the
home of Mr.. j. B. Ferran Tues.
day night in honor of Misses Ma
Hebert aud Marie Marin of
New Iberia who are guests of Miss
Anna Ferrau.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-07-04

We are having frequent show
ars, but yet. some sections are in
need of rain for the maturing corn.
The crops in general. however, are
good.
LOST-One watch charm with
horse shoe and pearl on side. Lost
near the railroad track. The find
pr will he rewarded by returning
to b. l.. DURAND.
Today is the Glorious Fourth
of July, and we have nothing to
report in the shape of any celebra-
ton or demonstration Of any kind,
except a few display of the Nations
emblem-the American flag.
Ring No 3-For your Ere b
Milk Cream, Cream Cheese and
Home Made Butter. You will be
served promptly and with the best.
p. l.. Guilbeau.
The Ladies Social Club was ell.
tertsined Tuesday by Mrs. I.
Bienvenu. Misses Claire Vautier
and Belle Dittmann of New Or
leans were guests of the club.
NOVELTIES = We have al up
to-date stock of all the latest no.
velties, iu fact, we have the best
stock 10 that line We ever had be-
fore. we solicit your visit, K.
Schwartz a. Go.
There was a pretty soiree at the
home of Mr.. j. B. Ferran Tues.
day night in honor of Misses Ma
lie Hebert aud Marie Marin of
New Iberia who are guests of Miss
Anna Ferran.
We are now displaying a most
elegant line of Dress Goods, We
have goods to suit every taste, aud
solicit your visit to our store,-k.
Schwartz & Co.
At this time We have mosquitoes
by the millions aud they are mean
too. An application of oil in the
cutters aud the screening or oiling
of the cistarns would tend to de-
minish the nuisance.
Ship your cotton to Olivier
VOORHEES, e. Lowry. 922 Gravier
street. New Orleans if you want
the highest market price for your
cotton.
We have pretty samples OF wed
ding invitations ne well as any
other line of stationery. Tell us
your need aud we will supply the
rest. and guarantee satisfaction.
We do the. best printing.
If you love the sport-Base
Bail, you can see a good game at
the Guilbeau park at four o'clock
tomorrow evening The st. Mar
Al
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-07-04

Ring No 3-For your Ere $ b
Milk Cream, Cream Cheese and
Home Made Butter. You will be
served promptly and with the best.
p. l.. Guilbeau.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1908-07-04

Today is the Glorious Fourth
of July, and we have nothing to
report in the shape of any celebra-
ton or demonstration Of any kind,
except few display of the Nations
emblem-the American flag.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
LIVED INTO szcoNp CENTURY
Many Cases on Rscord Of Truly Re
narkasie longevity.

For the deaths of three British cen
tenarians to be chronicled on the same
day must surely be an almost unique
occurrence. The names and ages Of
these veterans are: Mrs Margaret
Fagan, t04; Samuel Coldstein, io6. and
Ms. Honor Coleman. who died from
the effects CT fall at thA reputed age
OF lot years. thus recalling the similar
fate OF the famous Catherine. counters
of Desmond. whose life of 140 years
was brought to a tragic close by a fall
from cherry tree.
But the records prove conclusively
that Sir Moses Montefiore and Adj
miral Provo Wallis lived into their sec
ond century; that NJ Conerbe, a
French farmer, survived his one hun
dred and twelfth birthday; that M.
Soule. another Frenchman, died at l1h;
that a Rumanian one Pascal Vicarn.
lived 100 years, and that an Armenian
nun entered convent at Jerusalem at
IL and never passed its threshold TO
the day of her death, IS years later
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
CONFINED IN SACRED EDIFicE,
Women Finally Released After Nearly
Soaring Boy to Death.

Screams and scuffies and other
ghostly noises coming from the Meth
odist church Of Torrington, Conn, the
other night nearly scared the life out
OF Jimmy Akerson, small boy who
was passing the edifice at IL o'clock.
Jimmy dashed home to mother saying
that the church was haunted and so
aroused did the family become that an
investigation was begun in the neigh
borhood. In the church were found
three historical women who had been
locked in by the janitor when he de-
parted after the midweek prayer meet
ing. The women couldn't find the light
buttons and wandered around fright
ened, seeking an exit in the dark.
And after two hours, when they began
to shrek, they nearly scared Jimmy
Akerson to death. hut procured their
release by SO doing Now they will
depart early from prayer meetings.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
The Scene Painters Retort.

The late Theodore Thomas was re-
hearsing the Chicago orchestra on the
stage of the Auditorium theater. He
was disturbed by the whistling OF AL
bert Burridge. the well-known scene
painter, who was at work In the loft
above the stage. A few minutes later
Mr.. Thomas librarian appeared on the
bridge" where Mr.. Burridge. merrily
whistling, was at work. mr.. Thorn
as compliments" said the librarian.
and he requests me to state that II
MIR. Burridge wishes to whistle he will
be glad TO discontinue his rehearsal. i"
To which Mr.. Burridge replied,
suavely: MIR. Burridge's compli
ments TO Mr. Thomas; and please In
form Mr. Thomas that, II Mr.. Burridgv
cannot whistle with the orchestra. he
won't whistle at all."--The Argonaut.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
CLOCK MADE FROM BICYCLES.
Really Remarkable Timepiece Put To-
eether by Partisan Mechanic.

Alphonse Duhamel OF Paris has con-
structed a timepiece, standing IL feet
high, which is composed entirely OF
bicycles or their component parts.
The framework is a huge bicycle
wheel around which are arranged II
ordinary sized wheels, all fitted with
pneumatic tires A rim within the
large wheel bears the figures for the
hours, the figures themselves being
constructed of crank-rods. The hands
are made OF steel tubing, which is
used for the framework OF bicycles.
The minute strokes on the dial are
small nickel-plated spokes. The top
of the clock is an arrangement Of IL
handle bars. The clock strikes the
hours and the quarters, bicycle bells,
OF course, making the chimes. The
pendulum is made OF various parts OF
a bicycle frame. 1t Is said that the
clock, besides being a curiosity, Is an
excellent timepiece. 1t adorns one of
the public buildings OF Paris.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
PEOPLE 1HouLo EAT MORE FAT.
So the Lancet Of London says-Praise
for the suet Pudding.

The London Lancet condemns the
modern tendency IT discovers to ex'
clude the fatty portions OF animal
foods from the ordinary diet.
Every piece Of fat" says the
Lancet, is carefully cut of slices OF
ham, mutton and beef, and only the
lean parts are eaten Indeed, for
some unaccountable reason, the eat.
ing OF fat is regarded by not a few
people as positively vulgar
such an attitude, Of course, dis
plays ignorance OF physiological facts.
Many minor Ills OF the body would
be avoided ii only care was taken to
include suificiency OF fat in the diet.
THE Introduction of the old.fash.
toned suet pudding into the diet Is In
perfect accordance with scientific
teaching and. from dietetic point
of view, especially in the feeding OF
young and growing people, II does a
really beneficial service to the coun'
try"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
Record Of the Auto.

Few people in Smoke Ridge had ever
seen an automobile, SO when one Of
these red devils stopped for few
moments in the isolated village, the
curious inhabitants gazed ut the
snorting demon with mixture Of fear
and awe. and the owner. who had en-
tered the one general store to make q
purchase, heard one rustic remark:
"Fll bet it's man killer." "Of course
II is" assured another. Look at
that number ON the back OF the car.
That shows how many people It's run
over. That's accordin' to law. Now
II that Teller was to run over anybody
here in Smoke Ridge, 1t would be oui
duty to telegraph that number--12S4
Ito the next town ahead" And
what would they dor" demanded the
interested auditors. why. the police
would stop him and change his ndm
Der to 12S5.,'
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
TAKE rHE EXTRA Fcsry wlNxs.
Men Of Science See Danger in Arising
Too Early.

We have been imposed upon. i
seems. Easiy TO bed early 10 rise,
makes a man nervous. grSnchy, sub
ject to insomnia, and neurasthenic-
After suffering all these years from
the homilies al the early-rising maniac,
this news is welcome. When next the
fiend presents himself at the bedside,
disguised as an alarm clock. and
armed with panoply Of proverbs, he
may be put TO rout by two shafts Of
scientific authority--one from DR..
Savary, who told the members OF the
French Academy that early rising IL
most likely TO drive man insane:
the other from Or. Forbes Ross OF
London. who comes on the scene with
the awful warning that persons with
weak hearts who have jumped up.
awakening early have sometimes
fallen back dead. Defy the alarm
clock, therefore Science has spoken
Ninety per cent OF the early risers
end by suffering from insomnia, says
science. Rarely do science and In.
clination so coincide. When they do,
the opportunity ought not 70 be
missed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
Quaint aHow Dive po,s.r

A French journal has been looking
into the question of how different
races express How do you do and
gives some curious examples. The
Koreans, for instance, greet each
other with the remark, you do look
DID," and no offense is given or Inn
piled. Persians say, May Allah pre-
serve your beard and cover 1t with
benedictions." Among a tribe OF Fill
islanders the correct form OF saiuta.
ton is to pull ones ear. A Caroline
Islander kneeIs before his friend,
whose foot he grasps and slaps him
self vigorously In the face with It. In
the Soudan a traveller was addressed
by native chief as Mighty sum- the
said chief finishing up with GLORY to
thee. oh. splendid moon" the remark
being accumulated by splitting in the
travellers right hand!
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
COULD AT LEAST ENJOY sLAzE
That Seemed Ahout All Jaekson's
Neiahbors Were Capable OF.

Mr.. Jackson. who had but recently
moved into the suburb. knew his
neighbors on either hand by sight
only. and. consequently. on a cold
night, when his home caught fire, he
was surprised and pleased by the
alacrity with which they came 10
render their assistance. says the
Youths Companion.
Say, Jackson yelled excitedly to his
right-hand neighbor will you run
down to the corner and turn In the
alarm p
I'm awfully sorry. sir" the man
answered, but have a lame leg and
can't run"
While I'm getting out some of the
things, will you yell fire?" said Jack
son, turning to the other man.
Got laryngitis and can't YELL" said
the other, In stage whisper.
Jackson gasped; but pulling him
self together, he exclaimed:
We'll, both of you go into the house
and bring out chairs. then sit down
and enjoy the fire."
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
Partridoes' Devotion.

Few birds are so devoted to one an.
other as partridges, but like other
much less affectionate birds they seem
to get over their bereavements in a re-
markably short space of time.
When covey in September takes a
fancy to lying in particular bit of
clover or a little patch OF rough grass
and thistles You may be almost sure
of finding them there at certain times
of the day, and unless they are dis
turbed too frequently there they will
be found SO long as any of them are
left They are devoted alike TO each
other and to particular spots but their
family fondness is only existent so
long as the object of their affections
is visible.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
ROOSTER IS PARTY EMBLEM
DEMOCRATS PREFERRED 1T TO
PICTURE OF JEFFERSON.
Resolutions Passed Endorsing Bryan
and Commencing John j.
cornweli.

Parkersburg, w. Va, April A-The
democratic leaders have nearly all left
this city after one OF the most inter.
esting gatherings held by democrats
in recent years. The battle over the
adoption of the Bryan resolution add.
ed the necessary zest to the gather.
ing and proved once more that in the
democratic party the majority always
ru'es.
The resolution as adopted is as fol-
lows:
The democratic state committee OF
West Virginia endorses the candidacy
of William ]. Bryan, of Nebraska, for
president of the United States, beliey-
ing him to be the choice of the people
Of the state. and the leading demo.
Gratis of the country.
The question as to the party EN-.
blem as required by the new Hatfield
ballot law, came up before the com
mittee. 1t was moved by Mr.. Smith
that the rooster be adopted. Mr.. Saw.
yers suggested picture of Thomas
Jefferson and provoked some applause
Mr. Price named sheaf of wheat
Mr. Cornwell spoke in favor of the
picture of Jefferson, but after Others
had spoken the vote was taken and
resulted in the rooster winning by a
vote of ten to five
A resolution in regard to the vir.
ginia debt was also adopted by the
unanimous vote of the committee.
"A resolution was adopted praising
John ]. Cornwell for his stand In re
gard to the Virginia Debt commission
w. b. Cornwell, of Fairmont. sprans
into the limelight when the Bryan
resolution came up. He said that the
Peerless" recently denounced embez
element of power. Suppose he said
that the committee endorse a candl
date for governor, what would be the
effect? What right have We to en-
dorse candidate for PRESIDENT"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
New York Has Dialect.

1t is definitely established at last
that man from Oshkosh cannot &c
to New York for a few months, put
New York in large letters ON his
suit case and then pass himself on as
New Yorker, unless ne keeps his
mouth shut
There is no reason why this city
should not have a dialect" says
Brander Matthews. London speech
Is shade different from that of the
rest Of England. The accent OF a
Maine man can be distinguished from
that of one from Connecticut. 4 even
think that II is safe to assert that you
can tell, X able to distinguish sounds
carefully, whether a man is from
Massachusetts or Rhode Island, or
Connecticut by the way in which he
talks.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
The pubrIns and the cordons.

From some Personal Reminis
cences OF Irish Humor.r by A. Stodart
Walker, In Chambers Journal quo.
tation may be made. The story af-
fects the mutual relations of lrishmen
and Scotsmen. 1t was told Mr.. Stod-
art Walker by captain in the Dublin
Fusiliers, who overheard IT during the
war In South Africa, A war CORE
spondent was speaking to Tommy OF
his regiment. The Dublins have been
doing great things said the visitor to
Mr.. Atkins. 'Well, We see, sor, it's
this way: for time in the army II
was all the Gordons, and now It's all
the Dublins; and If We have a reputa-
ton for getting up early ye may shape
till dinner-time"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
Flies In Llverpool.

Liverpool is endeavoring to organ
lie crusade against flies, which, says
knowledge, are now admitted to play
an important part in the dissemina-
tion of disease. Their breeding places
in the city have been ascertained,
their development history has been
carefully worked out and suggestions
are made as TO the manner in which
their extraordinary rate OF multipli-
cation can w readily checked. IT will
be interesting to see whether the sug-
gestions will be acted upon, and If so,
whether any perceptible diminution Of
these insects in the city will be no
ticeable next summer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
FIRE ESCAPE PUT UP
FIRST ERECTED At MARTINS
BURG SCHOOL BUILDING.
Built BY 7. {. Matthews & Bro. 70
the Fourth Ward School House
and Is Fine Job.

t. E. Matthews & Bro, this city,
have completed at their foundry and
machine shop the fire escape for the
fourth ward school building. 1t is a
fine piece Of work and reflects much
credit on the builders.
AS told this paper last Saturday
the board OF education authorized
Messrs. Matthews & Bro. to build one
fire escape according to the plans the
latter had submitted, the impression
prevailing that it could be built here
cheaper and better than party in
Kenton, O., had offered TO do. If the
one now in position meets the approx
al of the board of education as to
price, Workmanship, etc, which it al
together likely will, Matthews & Bro.
will get the contract to build fire
escape for the north end of the fourth
ward building and those for the other
public school buildings of the city.
The fire escape is made of wrought
and cast iron and is very substantially
built and attractive in design 1t is
a double stirway structure, iron steps
beng used instead of ladder, with a
double railing above and single rail
ing below. There are two inclosed
landings and one low platform and the
escape is held in place by heavy or
namental brackets. The upper part Of
the escape rests against the building
while the lower part is placed at a
sight angle from it for the sake of
convenience.
The escape is painted grey and is
both ornamental and useful.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
What Ears Are For.

In a Cleveland kindergarten the
children were reciting their nature
lesson in unison, responding to ques
tons of the teacher
Now, children" began the latter,
Il have fingers to-
Feel With" shouted the class
And eyes to-"
See WITH" chorused the tots
And a nose to-
Smell with"
And mouth to-"
Taste with"
And ears to-"
Telephone with" replied the class,
triumphantly
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
Wall Fell IA.

The fundation wall under the Miss
Maria Shaffer building. adjoining the
site OF the " M. G. A building on
West King street. tumbled in last.
night and for time threatened to
put G. w. Ambrose's meat store in
thu cellar. Today Contractor Westeu-
haver braced up the frame house. the
cavern having been caused by the ex-
cavat!on for the west foundation wan
OF the Y. M. G. A. building.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
The Ever inconstant sex.

A public school teacher had noticed
the strong friendship that existed be
tween Tommy and Mary, two OF her
small pupils. Tommy was bright
enough, but not over diligent, and the
teacher saw that unless, he applied
himself he could not be promoted at
the end of the term.
you must study harder" she told
him, "or else you won't pass. How
would you like to stay back in this
grade another year and have little
Mary go ahead of your"
"Aw," said Tommy, In blase tone,
Il guess there'll be other little
Marys."
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
Scarcity at Statue. to Ministers.

Considering how great a part the
ministers Of all our denominations
have played in the national life for
at least ten centuries. says the London
Sunday Strand, 1t is simply astound-
ing to find how few are the statues
that have been raised to them in pub
lie places during the past 500 years or
so. Whilst famous men In other ranks
OF life have had statues galore erected
to their memories in nearly every
town in the kingdom, there are to-day
scarcely score of statues. all told,
OF ministers, and in nearly each case
such statues have been put up within
the last 20 years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
His Love All Riaht.

A young couple in Germantown
Philadelphia. had been keeping house
for not more than month or so. when
one morning the mistress of the house
hold observed. tearfully:
Richard, you don't love your wife
as you did short while ago"
why this sudden misgiving?" In
CURED Richard
Because you don't eat the things /
cook any more" was the sorrowful re-
Spouse.
Marie" rejoined Richard, with all
the earnestness he could summon.
My love for you is unimpaired; but
my digestion is quite ruined ILLUS
trated Sunday Magazine.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
Fear Of Ace.

Why do so many women regard age
with SO much alright? Viewed from
the vantage ground of youth. 1t seems
to them that the end of youth means
the end of love, and to many women
the end Of love Is even more appealing
than the end Of life. They forget that
the love which depends only on youth
and beauty rs as likely to take to it.
self wings in the heydey OF life as la
ter Nothing is potent enough to hold
an emotion as evanescent and I'M
stable as thistledown.-The Gentle
woman
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
Do Plants sreathe7

Respiration is part of the life OF
all organisms. animal and vegetable.
1t is a series of chemical changes, the
first of which Is the absorption OF
oxygen into the body, and the last OF
which Is the exhalation of carbonic
acid. Any organ adapted to this
double work--the inhalation of oxy-
gen and exhalation OF carbonic acid
Is lung, though, OF course, the or
gan is much more rudimentary in the
plant than in man. 1t is none the less
true, however. that every living or
ganism, whether plant or animal,
breathes.-New York American.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
Teach Care Of Children.

In Brussels school is being started
for nursemaids, who will probably be
drawn largely from the various orphan
asylnms Close to the young nurses
home school will be instituted and
there the future guardians of the little
folks Of the weather. classes will, I'M
der the charge of doctors. be thorough
ly instructed in the care Of children.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
cou,dnY % n.

"A father should be the friend and
companion OF his son., said Mrs.
Corntossel, who had been reading a
magazine.
Mandy" answered the farmer,
you're askin' too much. There's no
use Of askin man at my time O. life
to let his hair grow out over his fore
head like back porch an go around
in clothes that amt mates hoIlerin'
'Rah! rah! rah.'
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
REV. J. Z. ARMSTRONG DEAD
Secretary Of Southern Methodist
Conference 81 Years. i, -

Roanoke, Va, April S.---Rev. DR.. j.
q. Armstrong, 20 years old, OF the
Baltimore Southern Methodist con-
ference, died yesterday OF pneumonia.
He was taken sick on the closing day
of the last meeting Of the conference.
which adjourned here week ago.
Or. Armstrong was secretary. He
had filled that Office and the one OF
assistant secretary for So years. He
was placed on the superanuated list
two years ago. He leaves widow
and five children.