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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-23
MOTE Pus1lclTY NEEDED.

In a very thoughtful and Timely
circular just issued, Mr. l. NJ. DAVE,
business manager OF the Fairmonf
West virginian, calls attention to the
advisability Of great deal more pub
iicity in the affairs OF the city, coun-
ty and state. Primarily Mr.. Davis
has the purpose of increasing the
legal advertising of the newspapers
of the state, and he Is bold ami TN
blushing enough to admit that he has
that very object in view; but that
does not detract from the value OF
his suggestions.
Practically all the information that
the people receive OF public business
of any kind in this state comes
through the daily and weekly news
papers. and for one dollars worth that
is paid for, a hundred dollars worth
is given free. From the meeting Of
committee of council, all up through
the entire range OF public business,
to the acts OF the Legislature, and the
decisions Of the supreme court, the
press is the sole avenue of informa-
tion. 1t performs its duty at great
expense. and often more fully than
its scanty revenues justify, and for
this service. of priceless Value TO a
free people, it receives not one dollar
of direct remuneration. There is no
good reason why the publication of
councilmanic proceedings should not
be paid for by the city, and certainly
the provisions of an appropriation
ordinance in a city of any size should
be advertised extensively. We have
some kind Of law requiring annual
of receipts and expendf-
lures by the few public bodies, but
this Iaw is most often violated in
spirit il not in letter, 1t ought to be
made more effective and comprehens-
i've. and 1t ought TO apply to every
body of any kind that receives and
expends public money. 1t has been a
constant scandal in this state that
certain officials, notably justices OF
the peace, did not in some counties
report the full amount Of their fees.
Why should not the settlement OF
these officials be publicly advertised?
The state would save money by it and
bountiful source of graft would be
eliminated. These are simple sug-
gestions. and their number might be
indefinitely multiplied
The growing business interests Of
this state have largely increased the
amount and complication of public
machinery, By various cities, coun-
ties, boards OF education, and by the
state government, nearly s7OoO,00o
is spent annually for public purposes.
Hardly $4,000 is spent to tell the
public how this enormous sum has
been appropriated AS a matter OF
fact the proportion allotted to pub
licity is so small as to justify the sus-
picion that publicity is not the thing
most desired by those interested in
the expenditure Wheeling Intelli
gencer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-23
NEW STORY ABOUT GEN. LEE.

A hitherto unpublished story about
Gen. Robert e. Lee is given IN the
Manufacturers Record of January IA
in an article entitled Rounding Out
OF the Nations Life Through South
ern Development" in the course Of
which it is said:
"At the close Of the Civil War sew
eral young men who had served in
the Southern army, so the Manufact-
urers' Record has recently been told
by one who was in the party, called
on Gen. Robert E. Lee. In explain
ing the object Of their visit they said
to him:
Your name has carried us into
many places where we did, not want
20 go. Now we want to take your
name with US where we are going
and We have come to ask for your
autograph on these photographs
General Lee, in reply, said;
off my name has carried you, as
you say, into places into which YOU
did not want to go, want you to be
careful not to carry it into any place
where I would not want to go. Where
are you going?
zone said that he was bound To-
Mexico, another that he was lookin'
to the far Southwest, and the Others
to distant sections because they fel
there was no opportunity for them a
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-23

sconrge. The recommendations OF
Governor Dawson on this subject are
timely and the Legislature that
crowns itself with the glory Of in
augurating practical war against
tuberculosis will have honor enough
for any one session"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-23
Enhancement Announced.

Judge w Rush Gillian and Mrs
Gillian, Chambersburg, have announv-
ed the enga cement of their yopng est
daughter, Miss Abigail 70 Tabler
Hamilton, master mechanic Of the
Cumberland Valley railroad
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-23

The sentiment now growing at
Charleston for uniform charter law
for municipalities Of 10000 population
and over could have no better model
than the draft presented to the legis-
lature for a Greater Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-23
Will Visit Florida.

Mrs. L. L. Sperrow, of Jacksonville,
Fla, is spending fe1days here with
her sister, Mrs Allen,B. Nol Her
mother. Mrs. d. w. Rodemck, Will go
back with her and spend several
weeks in Florida
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-23

With her advent on the stage in a
London engagement, Carrie Nation
will not mar her western record by
wearing anything except full Dress.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-23
rakinn an Advantage.

"Your family seem to enjoy going tt
Europe"
Yes" answered Mr.. Cumrox. Moth
err and the girls have observed that J
am weak on getting the value Of for
eign money. Things are ordered ano
paid for before | have time to make
any intelligent inquiries as to the ex
pense Washington Star.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-23

John d. Rockefeller calls attention
to the fact that he said it would be
"a long time before the STANDARD Oil
paid that s29,24O, 900 fine" We sup
pose you see where he was right,
don't you?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-23

Savannah refuses to pay the near
beer tax on the ground that she does
not sell it, says the Dalton (Ga.)
Citizen. From this we infer Savan-
nah would be perfectly willing to pay
a real beer tax.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-23

The anti-prohibition South is prob
ably becoming more and more nearly
convinced every day that it never
rains but 1t pours.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-23

The italian people are asking them
selves where the Duke de Abruzzi is
keeping himself during this disastrous
period. They want him to come out
and how himself.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-23
NOTICE IN BANKRUPTCY.
Jan. 90 1909.
Referee in Bankruptcy

Jan. ~, 1909.
In he matter Of
BENZ. w. ANDERSON, Bankrupt.
Take notice that the above person
having oeen adindicated a Bankrupt
by the United States Court FOR tine
Northern District OF West Vii ginia
in bankruptcy on January is, 1909 a
meeting Of the creditors will he held
at Martinsburg, w. Va, il the office
off John o. Lemen on Jan. 30 1909 at
O'Clock ?. n for the purpose of al
lowing claims, examining the Bank
rupt and selecting Trustee or Trus-
tees.
JAMES D. FUTT.
1t Eeferee in Bankruptcy
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-23

If Oklahoma can enact laws that
will compel hotels to provide COM
Portable accommodations, it viii show
the world that a state legislature is
really a wonderful civilizing influence.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-23

II hadn't been talking with him
three minules before he called me an
ass. What sort of a person is her
"well, ] never knew him to tell a
lie"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-23

l. will take more than midnight
parades for Gypsy Smith to induce
the people of Pittsburg TO be good
Marietta Register
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-23

Now that we have cur baseball
team assured We can Immediately be-
gin to win 2ext seasons pennant.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-23

From the real weather hereabouts
the old goose must have had a tough
old wisnbone
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-23

The American Red Cross has col
lected 100000 for the quake suffer
ers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-23
NOTICE in BANKRUPTCY.
jam. u. 1go9.
IN the matter o.
HARRY e. ARVIN. Rankrnpf


In the matter OF
HARRY E. ARVIN, Bankrupt
Take notice that the above person
having been adjudicated bankrupt
by the United States court for the
northern district of West Virginia in
bankruptcy on Jan. 10, 1909 meeting
of the creditors will be held at Mar
tinsburg, w. Va in the Office Of John
o, Lemen, on January 25, 1899 at l
o'clock p. NJ, for the purpose Of al
lowing claims, examining the bank
rupt and selecting a trustee or trus-
tees.
JAS. D. BUTT,
Referee in BanhrlEptcy
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-23

Has Senator Tlman's record as a
horseback rider been. looked into?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-23

There is story going the rounds
that Mr.. Taft is very fond Of possum.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-23

After March 4,"Billy Possum," not
TEDDY Bear" If you please.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-01-23

Subscribe tor The Herald
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-08-14
Nearly q Prediction.

The foundation walls of New York's Pub
lie Library were up long before the beauti-
full new Pennsylvania Terminal Building
was begun. Yet the latter is nearing COM
plction, while New York is still waiting to
enjoy its library. The reason? One was a
private and the other municipal enterprise
New York World.
BY the same token it takes county
longer to complete a public improve
ment, State still longer, the United
States longer than State.
Witness the government building IN
Frostburg, begun by purchase of site
several months ago.
Ten to one the Belt Line will be con-
structed before the government building.
Why?
Because it is in the hands of an enter
prising company-one that is cutting
out curves and jumping off hills because
curves and hills do not pay"
Erelong the same logic will take the
form of this question -"but suppose
making the round of Union, High and
Loo streets, and mounting Federal Hill
complet"S our line, paying as "eH as any
other one mile Of OHr rOId. wont we
mount the hill and make the necessary
curves?
Is it going to take long for man of
G.. l.. Bretz's business acumen and }. 5.
Brophy's enterprising alertness to see
and determine that circumstances alter
cases."
The JOURNAL so nearly believes this
that it comes almost to the point here
and now of predicting that the Belt Line
will be fixture before the government
building.
What believe you. readers?
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-08-14
Coming Events

Not the least of the events coming is
the especial midnight excursion under
auspices of the Arion Band to Baltimore
Saturday night, 2Sth inst. Train will
start at Piedmont, w. Va, at 1915
IN. and pass FroStburg at II :31-nearly
one hour later. Arriving at Cumber-
land 1928 Il. III. Sunday, the train will
leave at once for Baltimore ria Western
Maryland railroad, arriving in latter
city nearly s hours later a. III. To
all this will be an enjoyable excursion
to those especially who like sail on the
water. The steamer, Louise" of the
Colchester line, will leave the city at 8
a. M. and 81, p. IN and return in good
time for eXcurSiOniStS to take returning
train.
At V M. l. Park this Saturday after
noon, under auspices of Eckhart Literary
and Sporting Club, grand picnic will
be held. All the amusements that 90 to
make pleasant day will be in evidence
Marathon race at ) o'clock. Concert by
Eckhart Cornet Band. Dancing and
music by the German Arion Band
orchestra.
The ladies of st. Johns Episcopal
Church are working for a "Christmas
Market" to be held Thursday. Friday
and Saturday, November Is, 10 and 20
an occasion which they hope to make
one of the falls notable events
Frostburg Lutherans are preparing to
attend the Lutheran Re Union at Noun.
tain Lake Park next Tuesday, 18th inst.
The summer school will begin Mon
day, and it is pleasing to learn that all
who attend will be accommodated.
The John f. Lewis Club will hold its
first reunion in Y. M. l. Park Thurs
day, Goth inst. AS stated herein several
weeks ago, the Club comprises the nu-
merous descendants OF the late John +.
Lewis, of this place. There will be no
"Marathons," but the one who can show
the most good sane humor during the
day will get prize.
Rev. l.. George has assurances that
the Llenelly (Wales) Concert Choir will
be here early in November to give Il con-
cert. The choir comprises 10 ladies and
IA probably the best collec-
ton of vocalists in wales, Lovely
Wales" John Thomas, director, and
John Brazell, tenor, are both leading
artists in vocal work. The concert will
be held under auspices of Mt. Zion
Welsh Baptist Church.
Friends of Forman H. Schneider, of
this place, have learned that he will be
married in New York city about the
middle of September, and the fortunate
lady is Miss Minnie Monroe, of that city
A wedding tour, terminating in Frost
burg, will follow, and here they will
make their home. The bride is most
highly esteemed by her extended ac-
quaintance, and the groom is one of
Frostburg's model young gentlemen
He is superintendent of the Western
Maryland Gas Company's operations
here and fills the office to the complete
satisfaction of company and customers.
All are glad to learn that his last and
best promotion will tie him down closer
to Frostburg.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-08-14
Religious.

At the First English Baptist church,
Rev. Edw. G.. Allard, pastor, tomorrow
Sunday 81 a. IN. Sunday school; 1917
a. III. and ~ p. m. sermons by Rev.
DR.. H. A. GreiSemer, of Baltimore.
Services every evening next week, "to
which the public is cordially invited
At Grace Nj. E. Church, South, Rev.
William E. Woolf. pastor, tomorrow
Sunday 90, a. m. Sunday school; l / a.
M. sermons; 81, p. m. Senior Epworth
League; ~ p. m. sermon. Tuesday,
~ p. M. Junior Epworth League.
Thursday, s p IN. prayer-meeting.
At St Johns Episcopal Church, Rev.
f. M. C.. Bedell. rector tomorrow 10Th
Sunday after Trinity 81, a. N. Holy
Communion of Sunday-school; 1919 a.
IN. morning prayer and sermon; ~ p.
M. evening prayer and address. The
evening service will be held under aus
pieces of Agnes Chapter of the Daughters
of the King. Appropriate address and
special music. Violin solo by Miss
Marie Ehm. Quartet Messrs. Edward
Decker, Andrew Speir, Lawrence Phil
man and Joshua Davis. Special vocal
solo and chorus. 1.-The Chapter invites
you and your friends to be present
At the First Methodist Episcopal
Church, Rev Geo. f. Maydwell d. D.,
pastor, tomorrow Sunday 81 a. III.
class-meeting; 9l@ a. III. Sunday school;
1919 a. IN. Putting on Christ"
rs p. III. sermon -"Called by Jesus"
AT the Eckhart Baptist Church, Rev.
H. M. B. Jones, pastor, tomorrow (Sun
day. l0l2 IA. m. and IA p. III. services
and sermons by pastor.
At St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Rev
F. r. Wagner, pastor, tomorrow (Sun-
day. 81 a. N. Sunday school; 1917 a.
m sermon by Rev. J. NJ. Francis, d.
D., of Sunbury, Pa; ~ p. m. special
address to young people, also by DR..
Francis, entitled "Stepping- Stones to
Higher Things"
At the Presbyterian Church to-mor-
row Sunday 1917 a. m. sermon by Rev.
H. S. Ecker, of Reading, Pa. No even
ing service.
A cradle reception was held
Thursday afternoon in the lecture room
of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, at which
about 30 little people "graduated" from
the cradle-roll to membership of the
Junior Missionary Band.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-08-14
Rapid Bidding.

Duncan E. Shatfer, up from the grow
ing end Wednesday, told of a man who
instructed the auCtlOneer to announce
that he had lost his pocket book, con-
tanning 800, and that he would give $50
for its return. The auctioneer did so,
and Immediately another man arose and
said he would give $50; another bid So.
and before the auctioneer could catch
up with the bids they had run up to 800.
The announcement had to be with
drawn. The problem with many down
there now is-was a pocket book lost?
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-08-14

A good pastor, finding the item below
in church paper, thinks it good meat
for some readers of papers that are not
church organs:
The professor has discovered among some
ancient ruins what is supposed to be the
eleventh commandment. The text is as
follows
Emas rof ytpmOrp, tscyap uoht ssclnu
rcpapswen daer ton tahs uoht.
The commandment is easily translated by
beginning at the end and reading backward
After all, isn't it queer what kinks in con
sciences are revealed when it comes to pay
ing for a religious paper?
The eleventh commandment" seems
to differ from its predecessors in that it
employs the term, promptly"
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-08-14
Thirty Years Ago.

For the week corresponding with next
in 1879 the paragraphs below comprise
in part items OF occurrence then new:
f. b. Jones, of Barton, speaking for the
miners of Geurges Creek, asked the opera
tors for an advance of 10 cents ton for dig
gng coal, to take effect September |, 1879.
An Indignation meeting was held in Iona
coming Tuesday, August TO- 1879, to protest
against the action of the School Board in
turning down Hiram &. Bell for principal
of Castle school. The meeting was called to
order by James Little. John Douglas pre-
sided, and Messrs. William Atkinson, John
Story, George l.. Bennett and DR.. 0. T. Nc
Donald were the committee of resolutions.
Misses Maggie and Janet Boyd, of Eckhart,
left that place for Leadville, Col, to stay
some time.
James Cunningham, of Homecoming, was
severely hurt by a fall of coal, and Thomas
Richardson incurred a similar mishap few
days later-both in Jackson mine.
Michael Coghlan had a hip dislocated in
kOOntZ mine.
William Combs, father of State Senator
John S. Combs, of Homecoming, died in Oak
land Monday, August Is, 1879, aged so years,
Three days later his daughter-Mrs. Maria
Morgan. died in Pittsburg, Pa.
About o'clock Saturday morning August
l6, 1879 about IS people of Cumberland
called upon the three watchmen at the cross
ing in dispute between the Pennsylvania
and the Cumberland and Pennsylvania rail-
road companies, blindfolded them and tore
up the track laid by the latter company
seven hours before.
Theo Human announced himself a can
didate for reelection to Office of Clerk of
the Circuit Court and Alexander King for
Sheriff.
careful statistician discovered known
candidates for office % unknown, 81 sus-
pected, total -.
Much praise was accorded G. W. Blocher
for complete repair of miles of National
Pike--in Garrett county.
Mrs. Douglas Percy, an elderly lady, COM
pleted a CroCheted quilt of No. II Dexter
cotton. 1t contained 6O2 squares, 1000
stitches to the square, or ,2O4 900 stitches,
exclusive of joining and fringing. 1t was
of shell design, ! feet square. Mrs. Percy
was II years old did the work within 3
months without dropping stitch or max
ing an odd row.
George Cotton, of Annapolis delivered a
lecture in Pauls Opera House Tuesday even
ing, August 10, upon Halfway Dongs'
for benefit of English Lutheran Library.
The Frostburg Fire Department held a
twoday picnic August 10Th and 2lst John
S. Grove delivered the address of welcome
to the visiting tiremen. G. w. Oder, Samuel
Johnson and William Nelson won the shoot
ing prizes-lst, 2nd and Bird, respectively
Addresses were also made by b. A. Rich
mond, T. +. McCardell and f. NJ. Bynon.
Frank c. Beal, the towns enterprising
hardware merchant. brought up the rear of
the Firemen's parade with float typifying
representatives of all nations singing
Beautiful, beautiful Arlington Stove"
DR.. John }. Jones, lately of Homecoming,
located in Frostburg for the practice of
medicine.
Miss Virginia Miller, of Allegany City,
Pa, and Harry b. Colborn. of Somerset
Pa. were guests of Frank c. Beall
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-08-14

The Home Fire Insurance Company of
New York tells elsewhere how it "makes
good under fire losses covered by its
policies. The fire in this instance oc-
Cured July 25th. Report was at once
made, the loss quickly adjusted and
money paid-all within two weeks, or
just as soon as complete veritication
could be had. Watts & Benson are the
FROST burg agents.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-08-14

The Reading (PaD Edgie of Wednes-
day tells of another pleasing incident of
the Comfort Shoe Stores 10th auniver
sary. The employees, grateful for their
share of the enjoyment afforded, pre-
scented Isaac Bear, proprietor, hand
some combination office desk. He re-
sponded approximately, ordered auto
mobiles and another 20-mile JOY ride
was given-this after fine lunch, pro-
vided also by the employees, had been
served. They certainly had IA good time
all rOund
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-08-14
A Distressing Fatality.

Yesterday morning about 9l5 o'clock
John w. Arnold, of this place, was in
stantly killed at Ocean Mine No. |, of
the Consolidation Coal Company. A
car had been repaired and in cleaning
up workman. not knowing anyone
was near, threw out heavy piece of
timber striking the unfortunate man
upon the head, with the sad result
stated. Mr.. Arnold was one of the
towns very best citizens, and his I'M
timely death is deeply lepl0red
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-08-14
COUNTY COMMISSIONER

I HEREBY announce myself a CANDIDATE
L for the Office of County Commissioner
subject to the decision of the Republican
Nominating Primaries.
If nominated and elected, | will make all
effort in my power to discharge the duties of
the office as betitting the position, and to
that end cordially invite the support of all
Republicans ut the Primaries.
June 10 JOHN G.. MERRBACH
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-08-14
TOWN AND VICINITY.
Inthe Realm of Fraternity,

The JOURNAL cannot vouch for the
truth of the story that i'll the Eckhart
Lodge of United and Infurlated Grand
Sons of Antediluvian Veterans recently
vote was taken for and against the adj
mission of candidate. The chair de-
clared the candidate elected. Then the
Philosopher arose and said-''bay
yeminy, Aye protest. Aye know haze
bane not elected. Aye poot en- fav
black balls mayself, bay yeminy J!
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-08-14

The Frostburg Transit Company $
touring-car is at home again and avail
able to public service. During military
week at Somerset. Pa, it was Gin com
mission" there and the company reports
that it enjoyed every bit of the patron
age it could carry.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-08-14
ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

The JOURNAL has received two pretty
souvenir knives from Becker Brother
& Son, packing-boX manufacturers, Lex
ington and Frederick streets, Baltimore,
and any JOURNAL subscriber can get one
by sending them l0cents to defrav post
age and other expenses. 1t is the cheap
est thing for IA dime that is available.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-08-14

DR.. J. A. Thorn. once here is under
arrest at Somerset, Pa, for practising
without license. He claims to be an
optician, but the prosecutors hold that
he has no authority to monkey with
proprietary medicines.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-08-14

Anthony McLuckie Union street and
Bowery, is confined to his bed with
stomach trouble
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1909-08-14
House of Delegates

| BEG to announce my CANDIDACY for
l the House of Delegates, subject to the
decision of the Republican Primaries
WALTER w. WITTIG,
July 3 District No. 2S, Frosburg, Md