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Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-03-17
PAID UP BACK TAXES TODAY
HANNIS DTSTILLING CO. SETTLES
WITH THE CITY.
Assessment on az 5000 Barrels of
Whisky For 1so5 and 1906
Turned Into the Treasury.

The Huntsville Distilling Co. paid
this afternoon to the city the disputed
taxes for the years 1906 and 1906,
which have been held up until this
time on account Of the claim OF the dis
filling company, and that ii was not tax
able for property held in storage by
them for other parties. The amount is
about $500.
As will be remembered by readers
of The Evening Journal, the Hannis
Distilling Co. contested the payment of
the taxes on $4,000 barrles of whiskey,
which was stored in the big ware
houses Of the company in this city
and fought the case from the Berkeley
County court to the Supreme Court
of Appeals of the state where the suit
was finally decided against the COM
pany.
Several days ago a suit somewhat
similar in character was instituted in
the Berkeley County court to resist
the payment of taxes for the year
1907, and the outcome of this later
suit win be watched here with great
interest
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-03-17

A special dispatch today from Wash
ington says:
1t is generally considered that on
Wednesday, when Mrs. Stephen B. Ell
kins and her daughter, Miss Katherine
Elkins, return from Florida, the sena-
tor and Mrs. Eikins will announce the
engagement Of their daughter 70 the
Duke Of the Abruzzi.
The duke is now registered at the
Ponce de Leon hotel, Palm Beach,
and Is constantly, it is said,in the com
pany Of Miss Elkinsy to whom he
showed devoted attention when here on
his visit last spring.
There have been constant rumors
to the effect that the duke would mar
ry the American girl, but it has been
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-03-17
DIRECTORS HELD A MEETING
DISCUSSED PLANS FOR COMING
BASE BALL SEASON.
Complete Statement of the Financial
Condition of the Club to Be
Given to the Public.

The mebers of the bord of directors
Of. the Martinsburg base bali club held
q meeting in the Office OF President
Alexander Monday evening to hear the
report of the committee having in
charge the play, "The Union Depot"
recently given in the Central Opera
house. 1t was shown that the gross
receipts amounted to $2l5, and the net
receipts to ST3 This money was or
dered paid on the Indebtedness OF the
club.
Plans for the organization Of a club
for the coming season were discussed,
and it was decided to make a COM
pIete statement Of the financial con-
dition of the club through the news
papers of the city. together with some
suggestions as to future steps.
The directors took hopeful view OF
the situation, and expressed belief
that, with the reasonable assistance of
the lovers Of the game here, the pres
ent difficulty will be overcome, and a
splendid team assembled to represent
Martinsburg on the diamond this sea-
SON
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-03-17
MISS ELK|NS MAY WE'D ITALIAN DUKE
Persistent Rumo That Her Engagement 10 Scion Of Royal House
SaV0Q Will Be Announced Sometime This Week.

denied by those who thought they
knew on account of the dukes royal
birth
Though cousin OF the king Of Italy,
the Duke Of the Abruzzi will in all
probability never ascend the throne Of
italy as he is fifth in the line Of sue
cession.
The king has son the Prince Of
Piedmont. There are three brothers,
sons Of the brothers, Of the late King
Humbert Of italy, and therefore cous-
ms Of the king One, the Duke Of
Aosta, is the eldest and he has two
sons; then comes his brother, the
Count Of Turin, and then the Duke Of
the Abruzzi, with still another young
Continued on page g. u
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-03-17
DEATH OF MRS. MARY McBEE
EXPIRED SUNDAY I'm SHEP-
HERDsTOwN AT AGE OF 90.
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Agent at
Frederick Junction Died Sud-
denly Monday at That Place.

Mrs. Mary II. McBee wife OF Mr.. J..
w. McBee, died Sunday at the home
of her son-in-law, Mr.. ]. $. Myers, at
Shepherdstown, aged 6S years. Mrs.
Melee was a native OF Hampshire
county, w. Va, and formerly resided
In Berkeley Springs. she had been an
invalid for many years. She is sur
vived by her husband, two sons and
one daughter--Dr b. w. McBee, Of
Paw Paw, w. Va; Mr.. L. S. McBee, OF
Allegheny, Pa. and Mrs. j. S. Myers,
of Ghenbcrdst0wu
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-03-17
Masked Carnival Tonight.

DO not fail to attend the masked
carnival at the Skating Rink tonight.
Five pair of skates and other prizes
given away. unmasking at 2 o'clock
and those not having masks can Then
skate. 1t is expected that this viii be
the most largely attended carnival
ever held in Marunsburg.
1sT Pee
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-03-17
IMPORTANT CONFERENCE At ROANOKE
Rev. o. l. W. Caner Rev. / G. Michael Rev. L. " Wheeler and
M. A C NadAbOECh 10 Attend BEGINS Next Week.

The annual Baltimore conference
of the Methodist Episcopal church,
south. will open in Greene Memorial
church, Roanoke, Va, on Wednesday
Of next week. and will be attended by
Rev. DR. |. w. Canter, pastor Of Trim
ity Methodist Episcopal church, Of
Martinsburg; Rev. 1 G. Michael, pas
tor Of the churches on the HedgesvilIe
circuit. and Mr. A. G. Nadenbousch, Of
this city, secretary Of the board Of fin
nance. This is expected to be one OF
the most important conferencesof this
denomination in recent years.
The conference embraces a portion
Of Maryland, including Baltimore; the
District Of Columbia, q small portion
Of Pennsylvania, and sections Of Virgil
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-03-17
United Brethren Conference will.
Open at EIkins, ". Va.
REV. MR.. GRUvER'S ANNUAL REPORT
Statement Shows the Virginia Dis
trict Of His Church to Be In a
Flourishing Condition Mr..
Wilson Will Attend.

The annual Virginia conference OF
the United Brethren church will open
in Elkins, w Va. on Wednesday, and
will be attended by Rev. w. f. Gruver,
OF this city, the presiding elder of the
district; Rev. A. b. Wilson, pastor OF
the Martinsburg United Brethren
church, and Rev. A. ]. Secrist. pastor
of the United Brethren churches on the
lnwood circuit. This conference
promises to be equal in point Of attend
ance and interest to conferences of re-
cent years. and much important bust
ness will be transacted. The confer
ence is composed OF four stations, fou
half stations and 80 circuits.
The report of Presiding Elder Cruz
YER will be q particularly interesting
one this year, and will show that the
accessions to the church during the
asst year in the conference have been
about l 100 New churches have been
opened at Berkeley Springs, Roanoke,
and Verona, Va, while the church at
Salem, Berkeley county, has been re-
|Iaodcled. A new parsonage has been
Ierecsed-at Harrfsonburg ana d church
is in course of erection at Rulings
Chapel, on the Frederick circuit.
improvements have been made to
churches and parsonages at 90 points,
inclgduing Pleasant Plain and Provi-
dence, in Berkeley county; Sleepy
Creek, Great Cacapon and Paw-Paw.
Many books have been started at 9TH
er points.
Licenses were granted during the
year to two candidates-Charles Glad
wiz, OF Keyser, and w. l.. Showalter,
of Dayton, Va.
Only one minister died during the
year--Rey. ]. l.. while three re-
moved to other fields--Rev George
p. Holt, of Berkeley Springs, who was
succeeded by Rev. A. P. Sallaz; Rev.
e. A. Stanton, of Frederick circuit,
vacancy not filled, and Rev S. X,
Wine. OF Winchester, who was sue
ceedcd by Rev. Dr. A. P. Funkhous-
err
There has been gratifying increase
in revenues throughout the district,
and many churches have not only
been enabled to make needed and inn
portant Improvements, but have been
able to pay off debts. There are now
40 young peoples societies, with a
membership of 1889 Many junior So
cieties are in flourishing condition.
The conference this year is the
1o9th session of that body, and it has
the distinction of being the oldest con
ference in Virginia. Bishop 7. G, Car
ter, Of Chattanooga, Tenn, who will
preside, arrived here today, and IS the
guest Of Presiding Elder Gruver. The
bishop and Mr.. Gruver VIII leave for
EIkins this evening, and Rev. Mr.. Will
son and Rev. A. J. Secrist will leave
early wpesday morning
Masked Carnival Tonight.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-03-17

House cleaning made easy by calling
Oriental Rug Co. to get your carpets,
Thoroughly cleaned and returned the
same day. United phone. No. 246.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-03-17
MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED.
County Couple VIII Wed at Jones'
Spring Thursday.

A marriage license was issued to
Miss Mollie E. Parkinson daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Parkison, residing
at Shanghai, and Mr.. Thomas e. Lut-
trelI. farmer also residing at Shang-
hal. The marriage will ltake place in
Jones Spring Thursday next
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-03-17
william Films Schroeder.

William Elias Schroeder, agent Of
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad at
Frederick Junction, where he had
been employed for more than quar-
ter of a century, died suddenly Mon
day morning at 1880 o'clock Of pa
raly8is Of the heart Mr. Schroeder,
who lived in the station building, was in
Continued on page g.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-03-17

MIA and West Virginia. There are
eight districts, with about 200 pastor
al charges, composed of about $50 con-
gregations, The membership is very
numerous, embracing thousands OF
persons.
Dr. Canter will leave Martinsburg on
Tuesday next, and will then have COM
pleted not only his three years pas
torate here, but his life service as a
minister of the gospel, he having sent
in his resignation as an active minis
ter. After month spent with his
daughter at Roanoke, he and Mrs. Can
ter will leave for a suburb Of Balti-
more, where they will make their fu-
ture home, and spend their declining
years in a quiet manner.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-03-17

Call Oriental Rug Co. and have your
Carpets cleaned. United phone No.
2s6.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-03-17

Miss Alice r. Bender has removed
from SOC West Race street, to 4l9
West Race street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-03-17

The live merchant advertises.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-14
FROM THE
 CAPITAL CITY

Chicago business men, who are touring the Southwest in a special train, reached Little Rock this morning and have taken the city by storm, for the bars were found down by the visitors when they reached the city at an early hour and they will be permitted to carry the bars away with them. There are about 50 of the most prominent business men of Chicago in the party and to each one of the visit ors, Little Rock merchant was assigned, with instructions to see the guest was we'll entertained. 4 greater portion of the morning was spent in going through the business district and at reception at the Board of Trade. This afternoon the visitors are being taken over the city in special street cars, after which they will be guests of the director of the A. wer sh w for an hour. The Chicagoans will leave tonight tor other points in the state, and then into Oklahoma for tour of the new state.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-14
USE FOR EMPTY JAILS.

According to floating news item there are several nice rooms in the county jail at Appomattox, Va, and, owing to the scarcity of houses in the town, a family has moved into and will occupy them as residence. Here is a suggestion for other coun- ties where crime is falling off to such an extent that there are at all times a few vacant cells By making few alterations they could be turned into comfortable living rooms, and un- doubtedly some one could be found who would be glad to secure them at a reasonable rental. If the world is really growing better, and crime IS to be abolished, We may as well pre- pare to see our iails and peniten- tiaries turned into comfortable apart ment houses with all modern inn provements and excellent janitor service.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-14
SPENDING IT IN NEW YORK.

Upton Sinclair, the noted young novelist. said the other day of a spendthrift poet:
 'He is very witty fellow. Re- gently he became quite destitute. In his garret in New York he lived for some weeks on bread and olive oil. His friends talked of taking up a collection to send him to Canada where he had influential friends who would give him work.
 "1 reported this project to the young Bohemian, but he scoffed at it.
 "'Who would emigrate to Cana da,' he said, if he had the money to emigrate with?
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-14

BOOM ALACKi BOOM ALACK A, Bow WOW WOWi
 We play football. We know how RIO KIo WHO ARE WE? We're from the NORMAL. Te-he-he.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-14
TO KEEP RAZORS IN SHAPE.

For the purpose of preventing rusting of small instruments the Lancet recommends d mixture of equal parts of carbolic acid and olive oil, smeared over the surface of the instruments. This is much used by medical officers in the navy, and is found to preserve the polish and brightness of the steel, however moist and warm the climate may be. For large instruments and tools boiled linseed may be recommended Wipe the metal with a cloth dipped in the oil, and let it dry.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-14
WOULD SHAY BED BUGS
Arlsburg Man Tries Gasoline as Remedy
 and is Now in Hospital.

Clinton, Nov. IS. - News has just reached here from Arlsburg, on the new railroad, of serious accident early in the week. One of the laborers who lived in board ing car, undertook to rid his bunk of bed bugs by soaking it in gaso- line. There was fire in the stove and the flames commingled with the fumes of t5e, evaporating gaso- line with the usual result. The explosion blew out of the car a man who was sitting in the door and he was followed the next sec ond by the other man, whose clothes were blazing. He was se- vereiy burned and was sent to a Eureka Springs hospital The re- port says that the car was totally destroyed by the fire, but does not state whether any of the bugs escaped.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-14
NATURE KEEPS SCALES EVEN
Provides Parasites Seemingly for the Purpose of Destroying Other
 Parasites.

The department of agriculture cultiyates insects that destroy any and all crop parasites. The Polygno- tus hiemalis can whip any Hessian fly ever born; the tysyphlebus trlcltl is death on the green bug. The green bug eats the other, which promptly lays its eggs inside its de- vourer. The young eat their way to the open air, thus killing the green bug.
 To one lone lady bug is due the destruction of the San Jose scale which did millions of dollars dam- age to the fruit trees of California. When the pest had become positive menace the department heard of 8 species of bug in North China which was fatal to the scale. A large number of the bugs were pro cured. but all were dead except one when they reached thls country. Inns one insect was taken to Washington and became a ward of the govern ment. She rewarded her keepers by laying about 5000 eggs. In an in. credibly short space of time she had a fourishing family of several bil, lions and the reign of the scale was over.-Nan Norden's Magazine.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-14
5. E. Anderson
NORMAL BOYS
 INVENT TELLS.

The State Normal is trying on their first set of college yells at the foot ball game this afternoon. The official" yells are as follows: Whoa, Whoa, Whoa Can't you never stop-stop-stop? No, Ne, No, Normal's at the top. The Normals at the top, top, top! A N $ Slow Rah' Rah' Rsh! Rsh! Fast Rah' Rsh' d Rsh Rsh' Faster Rsh' d Rsh' s Rsh S Rsh' s High Speed - is ell puff, They are at the game of bluff. Now they're up against the stuff Watch them get enough, ENOUGH! BOOM ALAcKl BOOM ALAcK A, Bow WOW WOW! We play football. We know how! RIO KIo WHO ARE wEa We're from the NORMAL. Te-he-he.
 SONGS. Just watch the ball go round the end.
 Goodbye old -, goodbye. Its carried along by Normal men.
 Goodbye old -, goodbye.
 Bye, bye, o!
 Bye, bye, o!
 Goodbye old -, goodbye. RAH, RAH! RAH! NORMAL.
 Boola, Boola. We'll raise the the Arkansas Normal
 song With boola, boola, boola, boo. The very thing we're going to do Is to beat that - team. Let us sing it loud and long For that's the Normal's rules There may be touch down There may be more With Boola, Boola, Roola, boo
 Boola, Boola, Boola, Boola.
 Boola, Boola, Boola, Boola,
 And it's rah, rah, the Normal
 On to Victory, Boola, boo.
 School Days. The Normal, The Normal Dear old alma mater We are here to see you win - can't play or even begin. Courage-true hearts shall bear us on Let us help the --- along. We'll dry the tears that they will shed When we tell the - farewell. Goodbye - Goodbye --- Goodbye --- we're going To beat you now Merrily we win the game. win the game Win the game, Merrily we win the game On the Hendrix field.
 Telephone any news to us, Phone 21, we will be glad to pub lish it.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-14

- is ell puff, They are at the game of bluff.
 Now they're up against the stuff
 Watch them get enough, ENOUGH!
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-14
DARING GOWN
 ST|RS SOCIETY

Little Rock, Nov. I4.-Little Rock has been considerably stirred the past few days over the publica- ton of an article in which the gown of young society lady of the city was minutely described. The young lady is stated to have appeared at one of the leading so- cial functions of the week. attire d in a dress of crepe d. chene, under which she wore but the usual cor sage and pink tights. The cling ing effects of the dress was won- derful, and gave it an ultra fash ionable effect which sidetracked the sheath skirt. Those who at tended the fashionable affair in question discussed the dress freely the next day, as it had been the chief attraction of the entertain ment. There will be another fash ionable affair Monday night, given by the same set, but 1t is doubtful if the gown will again appear in public, though its wearer is sure to be found among the dancers.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-14
WANTS LESS WORK.

"IIow's your husband doing?" said the pale woman.
 "Bout the same,' answered the thin woman.
 Hasn't he got any regular work yet?"
 "Yes. He said he felt the need of some steady occupation. So he thought he'd make it his business to wind the clock.
 "'Did he stick to it ?'
 "For a while. But now he's kick ing for an eight-day clock"
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-14

Telephone any news to us, Phone 2I, we will be glad to pub lish 1t.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-14
LOCAL NOTES.

Call phone 7S for your Groceries
 H. H. Beekman of Gleason is here today.
 Pop corn peppers at Piercey & Sons.
 w. F. Maddox of Rose Bud was here yesterday.
 Pop corn on the cob at Piercey & Sons.
 The educated goats at the carni- val are wonderful.
 Jas. L. Dunn of Vilonia was in the city yesterday.
 Capt. J. M. Jenkins of Quitman was here yesterday.
 Get package of Honey Bunch from Piercey & Sons.
 Let Piercey & Sons send you just one sack of good Flour.
 Mrs. C. H. Sumption is spend ing the day in Little Rock.
 The shows at the carnival are all nigh class in every respect.
 ]. B. Chapman and wife of Vilo- nia were here yesterday trading.
 Coal for sale. Phone I62. sI-tf w. l.. ROBINS.
 Prof. o. D. Longstreth went to Morrilton this morning on busi- ness.
 Order your Xmas photos now at Lemons Studio. Good work guaranteed.
 Miss Rosy Isgrig came up from Roland last night to visit her par ents for few days.
 Mrs. ]. V. Hicks left this morn ing for visit with relatives and friends in Little Rock.
 ]. H. Stubbs, proprietor of the Commercial Hotel, has purchased the bus formerly owned by the King Livery Stable.
 Enjoy the cold weather by eat, ing pop corn by the hreside. Get pepper and some pop corn from Piercey x Son.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Isgrig arrived this morning from Little Rock and will spend few days with relatives and friends in this city.
 Reduced rates will be given to Little Rock November 26 for those desiring to attend the football game between U. of A. and l.. of L. The rate for round trip will be 95c.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-14
HEAD AND FOOT.

Miss Gidday is a splendid dancer so light on her feet" remarked MT. WaiN, "'' ''' '~ . Think so:" replied Miss Chellus. "Oh, yes. light in the extreme"
 'TYou mean light in the extremes, don't you :"
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-14
Livery Business Sold,

Esli l.. King has sold his livery business on Oak street to Wool fort & Reinmann of Little Rock. The business will be managed by Walter Terry. and it is stated that the new firm will add some fine stock and handsome rigs to the stable.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-14
SONGS.

Just watch the ball go round the end.
 Goodbye old -, goodbye. Its carried along by Normal men.
 Goodbye old -, goodbye.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-11-14
AT THE CONCERT.

Very Amateur Musical Enthusiast Magnificent Perfect His time is superb. Don't you know what it is, Brown?
 Brown-'Um! Sounds like some thing from Bradshaw.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26
WEATHER REPORT.

The hurricane in the West Indies is
moving westward, as forecast Thurs
day and Friday. and this morning its
center is south Of and near the island
Of Porto Rico.
Decidedly colder weather prevails
over the Western plains. the Rocky
mountain region, and on the Pacific
slope. Freezing temperature prevails
in northern Colorado, Wyoming, Mon
tana, North Dakota, Idaho, Nevada, and
; Utah. over the eastern half OF the
country the temperature continues
above the normal
In the middle Atlantic and north At
lantic States the weather viii be partly
cloudy without material change in tenn
perature tonight and Sunday.
The winds along the middle Atlantic
coast will be light to fresh variable;
on the south Atlantic coast fresh north
easterly, except light To fresh variable
on the Florida coast, and on the east
Gulf coast light to fresh easterly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-26
ZEPPELIN DEMANDS
DUEL OVER AIRSHIP
German Aviator Challenges
Major Gross for Disput-
ing His Claims.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Sept. 25. -
Count Zeppelin. Germany's famous air
ship experimenter. announced today
that he would challenge Major Gross.
inventor Of the Gross airship, that vas
recently bought by the German war
Office. TO a duel. because the major dis
puted his claim TO being the inventor
OF the rigid type of airship.
Gross attributes this type OF inven-
ton to e man named Schwartz. The
honor always has been claimed by
Zeppelin. and. until Gross disputed the
claim, always had been recognized.
Zeppelin is enraged at Gross statements,
anG declares that they must settle the
dispute on the field OF honor. Friends
are trying TO prevent tie duel
Zeppelin Is a veteran Of the civil war
in the United States. The destruction
Of his great airship a few weeks ago
aroused the entire nation to his support,
and a miliiOn-dOllar fund was raised 10
enable him TO continue his experiments.