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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-07
CONTAINS LITTLE ALCOHOL
BUT is A RUMPUS MAKER
One Drink viii Make a Man Rob His
Own Trunk, Two Will Make Him
Bat His Own Grandmother, Whilst a
Third Will Cause Him to Clean Up
An Entire Neighborhood.

Parkersburg. w. Va. August 81
What Is whiskey and why. Is a Ques-
ton that has been giving good deal
OF bother to Washington administra-
ton officials. involving IN it's perpIex.
Ing mysteries the profound study and
thought of no less an able mind than
President Taft Revenue officers OF
this federal judicial district recently
put up another alcohol isnue to the
oyerworked officials, and while this
one has not reached President Taft Il
proved almost as hard nut to crack.
What IS rhubarb and is ii intoxi-
eating within the meaning of the fed
eral statutes? was the question. The
department at Washington, after an
analysis, say not.
Great Crime Producer.
The question was raised in this
way: Christopher Brewer, OF Dog
Comfort, Wetzel county, some time
ago. discovered a drink brewed from
rhubarb, or pie plant as our moth
ers called it. One drink of 1t would
make a man roo his own trunk. and
two drinks would make him bat his
own grandmother in the eye. Brew
er dispensed the stuff and crime was
rampant up and down Dog Comfort
creek, wherever the blightng infiu.
ence of the rhubarb was felt.
The attention of the federal au-
thorities was called to the case and
Revenue Agent Musgrave and Depu-
ty Marshal Ellie Williams raided
Brewer and took him in tow. They
seized twenty-five gollons of the
brew, tasted it--not too much--and
decided that Brewer was decidedly in
wrong.
Brewer was lodged in Jail In
Wheeling and the rhubarb was put
under key, while a thirsty Dog Com.
fort public got dryer and dryer. Then
the stuff or a sample thereof, with a
warning to handle with care. was
sent to Washington. There the off,
cials were asked to make a test and
to pass upon the question of whether
the stuff was an alcoholic mixture and
IL as such Ut was taxable.
A Murderous Dope. ~
An analysis showed very little alco-
hol In spite of the results one could
get by internal application. The fact
that two or tire murders had been
committed at Dog Comfort on the
strength of Brewers connection could
not be taken notice OF and as result
the government was bound by the
chemical analysis.
Word has been received that Brew
er's dope Is not taxable and the prob
abilities are that Brewer will be dis
missed from criminal charge and
that the twenty-five gallons OF fam.
lily disturbance will be restored 10
him.
Meantime an anxious Deg Comfort
public awaits further action. Since
the Selling of the goods a normal as
pect again reigns in the once peace
ful community and the situation is
again in status quo.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-07
PROFESSOR KNUTTI DEAD
Unexpected Demise of President of
Shepherd College While TAX
ing Special Course.

Prof. John B. Knutti, principal OF
Shepherd college, Shepherdstown, died
of typhoid fever in Morgantown Sat
urday morning at 1880 o'clock, after
months illness.
He had gone to Morgsntown to do
some special work in the summer
school at the state university, and con-
tracted the fever soon after his arri-
val there.
He was about 30 years old, and was
born in Randolph county He was a
graduate of the Fairmont normal
school, and took the A. B. degree
at the university at Morgantown. He
afterwards took a course in the Lee
land Stanford, jr., university at San
Francisco. Cal, where he received the
degre OF A. NJ.
In 1902 he was elected first assistant
in Shepherd college, and at the close
of the session, was made principal
He has filled that position continuous
ly since that time.
Prof. Knutti leaves a wife and two
children. They were with him in Msr
gantown. He had rented house
there intending to spend his entire
vacation in that town.
Prof Knutti was one OF the leading
educators among the younger men in
West Virginia, and his death at al
most the threshold OF his career has
caused widespread sorrow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-07
Angus Mcdonald.

Mr.. Angus Mcdonald, one OF the
Oldest citizens OF Paw Paw and a life
long resident of that place, died Satud'
day morning, aged IS years. He was
the last Of his family. He Is survived
by three sons and three daughters.
The funeral was held Sunday and
was attended by his four nephews:
George A. and ]. |. Mcdonald, this
city; Angus D. Mcdonald, of North
Mountain, and Edward Mcdonald, OF
Duffields.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-08-07
No Indian There.

Exeunt the good old profile of the
cigar-store Indian, with the innassive
countenance and the spreading feath-
ers. He Is far, far behind these gilt
tering, golden pennies of new die
and a new inspiration. A goodly num-
Der were dispatched to Washington
from the Philadelphia mint yesterday,
and flooded The Capital with their
brilllance. They marched triumphant
ly up Pennsylvania avenue, and made
a sensation in the financial cayerns OF
Fifteenth street. There was a brisk
demand fo.- them everywhere, and the
proud rossessor of one highly priced
his souvenir
Even in the rush of the Wall street
curb. where brokers fight for the ten
coin of the hour There was big de-
mand for them, and as much as rs
cents was paid for one of the new ar
rivals at the subtreasury.
Fifty dollars worth of these pennies
went over to New York from the mint
and Immediately there was a rush.
Souvenir hunters were aboard with de-
mand, which had to be met even at
a considerable premium When the
subtreasury banded out the new coins
those who got them put them away
to show to their children and grand
children. Still, there were others of
a mercenary type, who could get over
and tboye their face value.
The new coin is essentially artistic
The head bears the unmistakable dis
relief, and as a result the coin bears
a concave curving surface. The pro-
file which appears on the coin is TAX
en- from a photograph in the posses
sion of Charles Eliot Morton. The
artist makes the face relaxed and
smiling. seeking particularly to ex-
press Lincoln's face when he was talk
ing with children.
Replace the Wreaths.
The reverse is not so much of an
artistic achievement as the head. The
two sheaves OF wheat replace the
wreaths in the old-fashioned penny
The small shield is entirely eliminat-
ed, and "E pluribus unum" is substi-
tuted. The lettering does not make
altogether the impression that might
be wished
The artist is Victor ID. Bremen al
tweney-year-old Russian. who came to
this country as boy and sold matches
in the streets while he studied at |
night at Cooper Institute New
York. Later ne studied in Paris
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-08

title Citizens Party or some SIM
liar designation.
The platform, as indicated by the
speakers, will express distrust OF the
Intentions of both the Republicans and
Democratic parties, which have al
ready nominated full local tickets,
declaring that silent alliance exists
between Tammany and the local Re-
publican machine, which would make
good government under either an I'M
possibility. 1t will declare in strong
terms for municipal ownership OF sub
WAYS. economy of administration, ana
ADEQUATE school and transit facilities.
The principal address of the even
ing was made by William NJ. fyins,
who VISA the Republican candidate
for Mayor against Hearst and Nc
Clellan four year sage.
81 come here as Republican and
former political opponent OF Mr..
Hearst" said Mr. WINS. Il ran
against Mr.. Hearst four years ago,
and would then have regarded his in
stallation in the New York Mayoralty
as great public calamity. But for
four years have watched him, and
! am now convinced that there Is not
more sincere, more public-spirited
or more capable gentleman and citt-
zen before the public than Mr.. Hearst.
In four years no one has been more
steadfast in working for the public
good, and my firm allegiance to the
principles of the Republican party
at least in National and State politics
does not prevent me from coming
here to bear testimony to Mr.. Hearst
as a whole-souled, independent we'll
wisher of this city and Its people"
Mr.. WINS devoted a full half hour
to the Tammany ticket, headed BY
Justice William j. Gaynor.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-08
Board was immensely pleased with

Board was immensely pleased with
the reception rendered them. They
expressed themselves as Impressed
with the beauty of the sites offered,
and they will certainly consider Maui
ry county's claim we'll before making
a decision"
One thing in connection with the
presentation of Maury county's claims
that immensely pleased the State
Board was the matter-of-fact manner
in which the speakers went directly
TO the point, and after getting there
stopped. I'VE we're not bored to death
with long winded speeches, and we
certainly appreciate it" one of the
members is said to have exclaimed.
About the Sites.
Regarding the inspection OF sites
wednesday, this was largely formal
ity. and was for the purpose OF giving
the Board only general idea Of what
has been offered. Some property own
ers perhaps believed that their hold
ings were not looked over as care
fully as the occasion demands, but
the Board explained that the city will
be selected first and the sites after
wards. If Columbia is awarded the
Middle Tennessee Normal the Board
will make a second visit here, and
will then look each piece OF property
offered over closely and will select
the site that in their opinion is most
available.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-08
HEARST IS AGAIN
NAMED FOR MAYOR
OF new YORK CITY
DESPITE HIS POSITIVE REFUSAL
TO MAKE RACE, 1000 FOLLOW
Frs NOMINATE HIM,
FORMER OPPONENT IS FOR HIM
Citizens Party Launched As The Sue
oessor CT The Independence Party.
Tammany Comes in For Many Red
Hot Roasts.

NEW YORK, Oct. Z--William Ran
dolph Hearst, once defeated for Mayor
of this city by George B. Mcclellan,
and later defeated by Charles e.
Hughes for Governor of the State, was
nominated for Mayor "Wednesday night
at "a mass meeting nf 1000 OF his ad-
Miners at Cooper Union. This actionn
was taken despite his authoritative
statement las. evening that he would
not he a candidate Resolutions were
adopted directing n committee of five
be appointed to take steps for the
naming of an entire city, county and
borough ticket, which will be placed
in nomination by petition.
Wednesday nights meeting was
called, according to its leaders, with
view to showing Mr.. Heart that opin-
10 namong his followers in the old
independence League was so strongly
in favor of his running again as to
override even his positive declaration.
The hopes of the leaders were more
than realized--every seat in the big
hall was filled and the name OF Mr..
Hearst was greeted every time 1t was
mentioned with sadye of cheers.
When, after a half dozen opening
speeches. Mr.. Hearst was formally
nominated for Mayor, the meeting
rose to its feet after the approved
manner of political conventions, and
the demonstration that followed lasted
twenty minutes before the Chairman's
call for order could be heard.
No indications as to what Mr..
Hearst's attitude would be toward the
action of the meeting was received be-
fore adjournment was taken. but the
leaders and speakers expressed con-
fdence that it would be impossible FOR
him to refuse. The third party, which
is thus suddenly projected into New
York's municipal campaign, will not
he known as the independence
League" but will probably bear the
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-08
FIRST ROUND OF QUARTERLY
MEETINGS COLUMBIA DIsTRRc-

Deirose and Shiloh at Delrose, Oct
80, 81.
Elkton and Bee Spring at Elkton
Nov. 6, Z.
Prospect and Pleasant Hill at Pleas
ant Hill, Nov. Z, 8.
Bethel at Bethel, Nov. 10, IA.
Pulaski, Nov. 10, Fl.
Richland at Rehoboth, Nov, 20, Il.
Pisgah at Blooming Grove, Nov. Il
%.
Diana at Berea, Nov. 20.
Olivet and Pleasant Valley at Simp
son, Nov "a.
Chestnut Grove at Hogan's, Nov. q
2S
Trinity at Trinity, Nov. 2S, 80.
Lynnville and Elk Valley at Lynn
Vile, Dec. 4, 5.
Mooresville and Bryant at Moores
Vile, Dec. 5, 6.
Culleoka and Burke's at Burke's
Dec II, IL.
Bigbyville at Southport, Dec. 49, 10
South Columbia and Mt. Olivet al
South Columbia, Dec. 81, Jan l.
Mt. Pleasant, Jan. l, 2.
Columbia, Jan. 8, 10.
T. A. KERLEY.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-08
SHEPHERD DOG
SAVES FAMILY

WILKESBARRE, Pa, Oct. 6.--Tne
lives of Mrs. H. ]. Herb, her daughter,
Grace. and son, Arthur, we're saved
Tuesday by their shepherd dog, Duke.
They were asleep in the upper floor
of their apartment when fire broke
out in the rear section of the store
underneath. Mrs. Herb was awak-
ened by the dog scratching and whin-
ing at her door. She odrered him
away several times and then opened
the door to chastise linn. She found
the hallway full of smoke. Awaken
ing the children, she escaped with
them by rear window over an ad-
Joining roof, taking the dog with
them.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-08
C|TYS WELCOME TO
STATE BOARD WAS
GREATEST OF ALL
COMMITTEE OF VISITORS Ex
PRESS DELIGHT AT ENTHusE
Assn AND LOCAL INTEREST.
SITUATION LOOKS VERr GOOD
,Judue Turner and Col. Fry wax En-
thuslastic Over Prospects for Go-
cation OF the Normal In Columbia.
sites Inspected.

Columhia's entertainment OF the
State Board of Education was the
greatest accorded them since the be
ginning of their present intinary, If In
dications, open expressions and other
signs and omens have not lost their
potency.
Various members OF the Board stat
ed that the reception accorded them
was the most spontaneous, the sites
the most beautiful, and the school
shirt the strongest of any they have
40 far encountered" said Judge John
w. Fry. chairman of the reception
committee. They were deeply i'm
messed with the beautiful country, the
splendid climate and with the whole
souled welcome given them. we
have certainly done our part, and be-
lieve that our chance for securing
the school is good"
Judge w. B. Turner, chairman OF the
citizens committee, who has taken
an active interest in the location OF
the Normal since the subject was firs'
broached here, said: THE State
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-08
TAX BOOKS In
TRUSTEES HANDS
SLIGHT INCREASE IN ASSESS
MENT OF COUNTY COMPARED
WITH 1908.

RE assessment Of Maury county
nronertv for the present year was
aomn,eted today by County Assessor
CowIey and shows net gain over the
nast wear of about $500. The total
sor the year is $1O.S96,Soo as com
pared to a total of s1O,25O'loo tor tne
preced,ne year. While personal prop
ertv Is assessed yearly. the assess
ment of realty is made but once IN
,wa Years. Realty was assessed this
veor and according to the ngureS
sa,rs hut little enhancement in value
The total assessment, in detail FOL
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-08
FOR COUNTY JUDGE.

We are authorized to announces
JAMES A. SANDERS as a candidate
for County Judge Of Maury County
subject to the action of the democrat
is party in primary election. d&wu
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-08
FOR CIRCUIT COURT CLERK.

We are authorized to announce
A. T. NICHOLS as candidate for re
election to the office of Circuit Court
Clerk of Maury county, subject to the
action of the democratic party In pr1-
,,a..;or d&wti
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-08
rna Ar1oRNEY.eENERAL.

We are authorized to announces
Thos. H. PEBBLES as candidate TOT
Attorney General OF the Eleventh Ju'
dicial Circuit, subject to the acllon u
the Democratic Party. o@"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce
HON. FRANK BOYD as a candidate
for Circuit Judge of the Eleventh Jul
dicial Circuit, subject to the action
of the Democratic party. d&Wu
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-08

We are authorized to announce
IN F. DUE as a candidate for Register
of Maury County, subject to the action
Of the democratic party in primary
election.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-08
FoR REGISTER.

We are authorized to announce
SAM ]. TAYLOR as candidate for
Register of Maury County, subject 70
the action of the democratic party IN
primary election. |N
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-08

We are authorized to announce
HORACE FRIERSON, JR., as can
didate for Attorney-general OF the
Eleventh Judicial Circuit, subject 10
the action of the Democratic party.
d&wtf
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-08

GEORGE w. NICHOLS as a candidate
for Sheriff of Maury county, subject
to the action of the Democratic party.
d&w
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-08

We are authorized to announce
]. T. MCKNIGHT as candidate TOT
County Judge of Maury County, sub
ject to the action of the democratic
party in primary election. d&wu
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-08

We are authorized to announce
JESSE TOMLINSON as a candidate
for County Judge of Maury Coun'y'
subject to the action of the Democrat.
ic party in primary election. d&"'i
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-08
FOR TRUSTEE.

We are authorized to announce
JNO. w. ADDISON as a can tilSia'
for Trustee of Maury county, subject
to the action of the Democratic party
d&wtf
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-08
FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized TO announces
WILL WHITAKER as candidate lot
Sheriff Of Maury county, subject I"
the action OF the Democratic party
d&w
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-08
FOR COUNTY COURT CLERK.

We are authorized to announce
HARDIN w. THOMAS as candi'
date for reelection to the once OF
County Court Clerk of Maury county,
subject to the action of the democrat
ic party in primary election d&Wd
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-08

See The Herald for Candidate Cards.
d&wtf
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-08

We are authorized to announce
W. H. PURYEAR as a candidate TOT
Trustee of Maury county, subject "
the action of the Democratic party
d&w
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-08

We are authorized to announce w.
$. MCCALL as a candidate for Trus'
tee of Marry county, subject 10 tne
action of the Democratic party. d&"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-08

We are authorized to announce NJ
". DAM oakley as a candidtte LOT
County Court Clerk of Maury county
subject to the action of the democrat
&c party in primary election. d&wu
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-10-08

W. are authorIzed to announce
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-10-11
A LOS SABOGAD DOS

Feora de Ley de Evdencia la es,ahecido
EstadOs Undos de practical la pf'seha de
gos por WILLIAM REYNOLDS. r .aducida pern,ac
del autor por los abogados don K Upsno Colon den
Jose Tous Soto de las iherlas del Boz
MEkcANru Oimpio Otero, Ponce
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-10-11
LA ESFERA
Dx Rr11GuDEz HERMANos Y co.
Fextaloza q

techo foro cocinas ecenom
maquas bahamas de mosador De
20 kos bahos de revv rifles
escop desgnadoras cacida Ev los caios
durezas do ros rued patente de
amos coch ans de acero de tods a
aa a de mcnr senoras
baleros un suido ferretea quincala
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21
f;e,nory IF Bees.

Sir John Lubbock in his remarkable
book on bees proves tiiat the honey
makers have plenty of memory. He
has shown that the bees of Il colony
recognized each other after a separa-
ton of fifteen months. The members
Of the same colony always recognize
each other after Il prolonged absence,
and, although it has not yet been es-
tablished, there seems to be good rea-
son to believe that they do so princi.
pally Ivy the n of smell and not by
some signal or password, as has been
supposed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21
DISCOVERY OF NORTH POLE.
Cir Robert Ball Tells What the Feat
Means to the World.

y" iAS0Ss So'i tSiS vtio w SaS
Means to the World.
Sir Robert Ball, former astronomer
Of the Royal observatory at Cambridge
university, in Cambridge. England, one
of the most distinguished scientists in
England. commenting on the discov-
cry of the north pole. said the other
day:
1.-TWO questions being asked all ver
the civilized world today are: First,
why does amy one want to go to the
north pole: Second. how does he know
when he's there?
40 answer the second question
first. the mariner who finds his lati-
tude in the northern hemisphere to be
90 degrees Knows he can be nowhere
else than ut the north pole. The as
tronomer will tell you that to amy one
standing at the north pole the sui
rises and sets only once Il year-siX
months daylight. six months night.
mitigated only by Il little twilight at
the beginning and end Of a period OF
awful gloom. broken by occasional
moonlight or aurora.
1.-THE pole is truly Il unique spot on
the globe. Cook. standing there. faced
due south whichever way he looked.
lie was some thirteen miles nearer
the center of the earth than if he stood
at the equator. His weight was great
er than anywhere else on the surface
of the globe. A plumb line in his hand
pointed vertically upward to the pole
Of the heavens. around which all stars
%revolve. Half Of the stars he could
never see; the other half never went
below his horizon and would be visi-
bic throughout the six months Of night.
The famous constellation Orion ever
circled around and around his horizon.
The pole star stood directly over his
head.
1.-THE gain to knowledge from Dr..
Cooks discovery is inestimable. There
still is much to learn Of tides. currents
and the ocean Meteorologists have a
perfect torrent Of questions to ask Of
any one speaking with authority from
the north pole.
buN iNAS La oAClLlSh lhOOiSLi VI LIN
highest Importance justifying all ef-
forts to discover the pole. Many scien.
lists believe the arctic regions have
borne at certain times in the mighty
history of our globe a very different
aspect from that which they show
now. The ice and snow, which have
preserved the mystery of the poles,
probably have not existed continuously
throughout the ages.
"It is believed that in the course of
| geological time the regions around the
| poles have more than once enjoyed a
temperate climate. permitting highly
organized animals and delicate plants
to flourish. IF specimens of rocks con.
tanning the remains of fossil animals
and plants have been brought home
their scientific value could not be eX.
aggerated. Thus and thus only could &
very great chapter in the history of
the earth be completed. Until the poles
are explored mans knowledge of his
dwelling place will be sadly defec'
tivan
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21
Of interests to Mothers.

There is n subject which always in
terests the mothers of young children,
and that is how to treat their coughs
and colds, or toward off a threatened
attack of Group. For this purpose we
a recommend Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. 1t always proves beneficial
In case of Group it should be given as
soon as the crouyy cough appears, so as
to prevent the attack, Keep it at hand
ready for instant use. Many mothers
do so, and it saves much uneasiness
For sale 10y H. e. Close & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21
sianal Flags.

Signaling by flags, as the term is
now universally understood, was in
vented in the year 1854 by Surgeon
Myer of the United States army. Be
fore Surgeon Myers invention the only
flag signaling was by color; but. realiz-
ing the %inadequacy Of such a mode
of conveying information. DR.. Myer
studied out the system of "wigwag-
ging," or talking, by making motions
with the flag. Il sort of deaf and dumb
telegraphy, which has since been adopt.
ed by pretty nearly all the nations of
the world.-New York American.