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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-06-04
WHO USES SNUFF NOWADAYS
Chewing and "Rubbing' Largely
Practiced I'm the Mill Towns.


Practiced In the Mill Towns.
Year by year with never a setback,
the American Snuff Company has
steadily increased its business, its divi-
dends and its surplus, while The I'M
initiated continue to ask, VINO uses
Bnuff nowadays? The company's an
nual report for the fiscal year ended
Dec. 81, 1908, shows net earnings OF
$3,474,31S compared with $2,17O,5S5 for
1907; a net balance applicable to divi-
dends on common stock of S2,154,31S.
a surplus for the year of $1,214,OS0
and a profit and loss surplus of $780,
3SS,310. After paying dividends on
the preferred stock at the regular rate
Of 8 per cent, quarterly dividends at
varying rates each quarter, amounting
to IA per cent for the year, were paid
on the common stock, says the New
York Commercial. A per cent quar-
terly dividend has been declared on
the common stock payable April 1 to
stockholders Of record March 13. This
puts 1t on a 20 per cent basis.
The American Snuff Company was
formed in 1900 to take over the snuff
properties Of the American Tobacco
Company, the Continental Tobacco
Company, and some smaller allied con-
Germs. 1t has outstanding $12,000,000
Of preferred stock and $11 ,OO1. 700 COM
mon stock, with assets valued conser-
vatively at $31, ,341 ,642.
An official Of a prominent Boston
wholesale house which distributes the
products Of the American Snuff Com
pany through New England yesterday
explained the mystery of what be-
comes Of all the snuff In these days
when the habit of taking snuff is gen.
orally supposed TO have died out. He
said that snuff Is no longer snuffed to
any considerable extent; but the habit
Of chewing or rubbing" snuff has been
introduced into the mill towns through
out all the Eastern States. The
strength of the position, from a busl-
ness standpoint, lies m the fact that
the women in the mills are as much
addicted to the practice as the men
This. man, who is an expert in the to-
bacco trade, attributes the introduction
Of the snuff-chewlng habit to the
Swedes, and he says that the Ameri
can Snuff Company has found it neces
sary to manufacture special brands OF
the class of goods made in Sweden tC
satisfy this demand. He says thai
very little snuff is snuffed in the ole
way.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-06-04
ON AN OCEAN LINER.
1t Doesn't Pay to Get Naughty with
the Stewards.

Never, oh, never, speak harsh words
Of rebuke to a steward on an ocear
liner" declared a Congressman Of New
York
"One summer l journeyed over to
the other side. The first day out, at
meal time, l found that l had to en-
brace the table leg to get near enough
to operate with my knife and fork.
For my unpleasant seat I called the
steward to account. Most harsh was
my criticism. Then told him 1 would
have my meals served thereafter In the
upper cabin.
"The next morning the cabin stew
ard told me of better room, and that
l should get 1t Immediately. 1t was
more costly and elaborately furnished
than the one I occupied with my trav-
cling companion. Then, too it was on
the main deck. I looked over the new
room and decided to change. l had my
luggage, with that of my friend, moved
below. When my friend found the new
quarters he gasped with horror. Man
alive! he said, this Is the worst hole
on the ship. You and l are in for a
great big seasick.' We got every Jar
Of the ship and good and seaslck, too.
"The day l landed the dining room
steward met me on the deck. Much
obliged for changing he said. 1T was
at my request that the cabin steward
got you to move. The gentleman ahead
Of you in that cabin and who wanted
to move gave me $40 to fix the deal.
I thank you for what is most glori
GUS tip .'"-Washington Post.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-06-04
A Suggestion.

The Mistress-Jane, the dishes you
have been putting on the table of late
were positively dirty. What have you
to say about it?
The Servant think, ma'am, that
you ought to get colored dishes. They
won't show the dirt at ALL"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-06-04
Up to Her.

The young housewife was engaging
her first cook.
"Of course" she said, 81 don't want
to have any trouble with you"
Thin it do be up t yersilf, ma am"
replied the kitchen lady. "If yez make
no complaints Oi'll make no trouble"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-06-04
Economy.

"This stove" said the clerk to his
Irish customer, sis the best stove in
the house. 1t is the stove of economy.
It. saves half the coal bill"
"Glve me two Of thlm," replied the
Irlshman, "I'll save all."-Success.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-06-04
Not Guilty.

Conductor" complained the lank
spinster passenger, that man IN the op-
posite seat is winking at mel" HE
says he doesn't mean to wink at you,"
explained the car official. He's trying
to keep the eye that's turned toward
YOU shut. ma ma'am."-Judge.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-06-04
A Suggestive Title.

whats he done nowT
"Lecturing on The Decline Of
Poetry"
"Wrote verses himself, didn't her"
Eyes, and they were all declined~--
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-06-04
No Longer I'm Control.

Knicker-Did Jones lost control of
his auto?
Bocker-Entlrely; his chauffeur
won't let him use 1t at all.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-06-04

A good many people believe that to
know lot of contemplate gossip, IL
to be wise
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-06-04
CHAPTER x.

Grenville Rose dwelt In the Temple.
There, In q couple Of pleasant rooms, he
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-01
EASTER BRIDE AT
THE GOLDEN GATE
Miss Ethel Amweg, Granddaughter Of
Mrs. Margaret Amwee, This City,
WEEDS in san Francisco.

Among the Easter weddings was
one in the Golden State to which at.
taches some local interest from the
fact that the bride was Miss Ethel
Amweg, granddaughter of Mrs Mar
garet Amweg, Of the Berkeley Hotel.
this city.
Miss Amweg was married early last
week to Walter A Scott. both OF San
Francisco, the ceremony being per-
formed In Trinity Episcopal church,
Rev Dr. Frederick w Clanpett Of
floating. Among the hundreds of
wedding quests were Governor and
Mrs. James A. Gillett, OF California.
The bride the daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs Frederick Amweg She was
born In phils delphia but has resided
In San Francisco for the last four or
FIVE years. She graduated with high
honors from Radcliffe College aud has
done some good literary work
Mr.. and Mrs Scott will spend sew
eral months in Honolulu. Sandwich
Islands, where the latter resided sew
eral years The bride is known to q
number Of people In Martinsburg. hav-
ing visited here and Is remembered as
very pretty and accomplished Young
girl.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-01
FOR FRUIT EXHIBIT
Committee Of Berkeley County HortI-
cultural Society Making Plans FOR
Exhibit Here This Fat.

The committe appointed by Presl-
dent Alex. Clohan OF the berkeley
County horticultural Society. consist
ing OF James F. Thompson. Senator
Gray Silver. ]. VIM. Stewart. Chas. w
Thatcher and II. l.. Smith. met here
this morning and organized. Col J. n.
Thompson was made chairman and X.
l.. Smith secretary.
The purpose of this coznmItte Is ID
formulate plans for holding an exhi-
bition OF fruits, grains and vegetables
here this fall. As the Berkeley coun-
ty fair is thing OF the past 1t is felt
that an exhibition in Martinsburg 81
the farm. orchard and garden would
attract considerable attention even
outside OF the county. and that without
much effort or expense 1t could be
made big success. To this end
farmers and fruit growers OF the coun-
ty will be urged to cooperate with the
committee named which will have
full charge of the proposed exhibitions
The adjoining counties will also be In
vited to join In and compete for the
prizes that will be offered and thua
make the show itself more interesting
But the COMMITTEE asks for the hearty
cooperation OF the people or Berkeley
county, especially. to make the exhibt|
ton the success that II SHOULD be.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-01
VICTOR cusHwA RETIREs
In Business Continuously For Over 60
Years.


Victor Cushwa, the senior member
of the firm of Victor Cushwa & Sons,
Williamsport, has retired from bush
ness and disposed Of his interests TO
Nj Emmett Cullen. his son-in-iaw,
and David X. Cushwa and V. M.
Cushwa, Hagerstown, his sons, who
will continue the business Of coal
shipping and brick making as hereto
fore. Mr.. Cullen has been the practi-
cal head OF the business there for
some years, while d. X. Cushwa IS
manager OF the brick plant.
Mr.. Cushwa. Sr., has been in busi-
ness continuously for more than 90
years. He is a member Of the Board
OF County Commissioners, president OF
the Washington and Berkeley Bridge
Company, and is connected with num-
erous business and charitable organi.
cations In Washington county.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-01
CITY COUNCIL
HOLDS SESSION
Ward and Election Lines Fixed and
Polling Places selected--Exchsnge
Place to be Macadamized.
From The World 81 Tuesday;

From The World OF Tuesday:
The city council held an adjourned
meeting last night in the City Hall.
Mayor Cushwa presiding. All were
present except Councilmen Thompson,
Snodgrass and Brandenburg.
Some city Improvement matters
were artenoed to.
A number of property owners
around town were notified to lay pave
ments.
A crossing was ordered laid at the
intersection OF South Queen and Add
ton streets, and one at Virginia Ave.
and West Stephen street.
Council decided to fix up Exchange
Place in the vicinity OF Bishops mill
the work to be done conformity by
council. the Bishop estate and the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad That
section OF town Is low. and at every
big rain the water gathers there and
forms a big mud hole. To do away
with this trouble that has existed for
long time, the place will be macada-
mized and severed.
Council passed a resolution adopt
ing the ward and precinct lines under
the new charter, fixing the various
polling places and naming the cleo.
ton commissioners, clerks and chal'
lengers for the municipal election to
be held May Il.
Five city councilmen are to be
elected this spring, but as neither the
republicans or democrats have nomi-
mated candidates it looks as though
matters would be a little complicated
The five outgoing councilmen are
Caskey Rentch, Thompson, Stewart
and Schill. The five hold-overs are
Snodgrass, Thorn. Matthews. Alderton
and Brandenburg. Mayor Cushwa Is
also a hold-over, having been elected
last May for 4wo years.
Next year under the new charter q
mayor and FIVE councilmen will be
elected, one from each ward, and these
FIVE men will constitute the full city
council.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-01
RUNAWAY GIRL
IS BACK HOME

ThIrteen-Year-oid Adele 6oss Tired If
Her Job When She Cut Her Finger
In Boston Quick Lunch Place and
Started For Home - Found on =
Train.
New York, April 27.--Glving as the
only reason for having run away from
her wealthy parents romantic desire
to see the world and earn her OWN
living. thirteenyear-old Adele Boas.
daughter OF Arthur ID Boas. was re-
turned safely 10 her home. after hav-
Ing been missing since last Friday
afternoon.
The girl, for whom q reward Of
$4,000 had been offered by her father.
had wandered as far as Boston, whera
she sought aud found work at $3.50 =
week in quick lunch place. She abau-
doned her dream OF making her own
way in the world when she cut her
finger In the cheap restaurant.
Adele was taken to her home by two
detectives from the central Office, but
declares that there Is no use OF her
father paying the $1,000 reward he Of
fcred, as she returned home volun-
tarily.
Long before the police knew OF the
whereabouts OF the runaway through
their efforts. Mrs. Elizabeth Upton, Of
Boston, had discovered her identity
and telephoned to Inspector McCaf-
ferty. The girl was later seen board
ing train at Boston bound for New
York, and detectives went to Stam-
ford to meet her.
They boarded the train and found
Adele. All she would say was that she
had left home to 60 and see the world
and make her own living. She said
that 1t was for this purpose that She
had saved the $l4s0 which she had
taken from her bank.
On her arrival here the detectives
took the girl home In taxicab. The
door OF the Boas home was opened
before the .taxicab came to stop. and
Adele bounded out and into the arms
OF her father. Mrs. Boas had followed
her husband outside the house She
seized the girl and bore her weeping
into til house.
When the girl leaped out Of the taxi
cab a cheer went up from the crowd
which had told people for blocks
around that Adele Boas had been
found.
II believe that Adele had rush o.
blood to her head said Mr. Boas.
and that Is the reason she left her
home.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-01
FooTER olseUsTED.
President Of Cumberland Board of
Trade Resigns.

Weary OF inaction Thomas Footer
rendered his resignation as president
of the Cumberland Board of Trade.
Mr. Footer did not mince matters. He
told how often he had gone to the
place of meeting only to find very few
members present, sometimes not as
many as quorum. Mr.. DeWarren
II. Reynolds, who is member OF the
state Industrial Commission, created
by Governor Crothers, Proffered
his aid to the organization and urged
Mr.. Fsooter to continue as president.
Mr.. Foo-er is perhaps the largest
employer of labor in Cumberland.
Other members present urged Mr..
Footer to continue as president and
he decided to withdraw his resignation
until the next meeting, hoping in the
meantime for genuine revival OF in
terest.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-01
HOBBS BUILDING SOLD
George katz, WeIl-Known Dry Goods
and Clothing Merchant, New
Owner of Building.

From The World of Monday:
The Hobbs building, corner Of
Queen and Martin streets, was sold
this morning at private sale to Mr.
George Katz, the North Queen street
merchant. The price paid was So,
900.
The building is one of the finest
business structures in Martinsburg.
II was built by Mr. J. II. Hobbs, jr.
in 1902, Mr.. George d. Whitson, this
city, architect. 1t is of brick, three
stories high and 30x75 feet in dim n
sions. The tenants are the Ideal NOV
ing picture theatre and the Evening
World printing Office. Mr.. Hobbs oc-
cupies the second floor for his dry
goods store, having moved his stock
there last August when he leased his
store room to Pierce& Scheck, OF Bal
more, who converted it into a NOV
ing picture theatre. Mr.. Hobbs Is al
lowed to remain until he disposes of
his stock of goods.
This makes the third big real estate
transaction here this year, the others
being the Valley Hotel which was
sold for $4,000 and the Colbert prop
erty which brought $10!050.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-01
COAL DISPUTE
Up TO MINERS
Tri-District Convention Conyenes
at Scranton.
THEY EARNESTLY HOPE
FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT
Operators Proposition viii De Laid
Before the Delegates, and II IL 30
lleved by the Miners That an Agree
ment VIII Be Signed In Philadelphia
This Week.

Scranton. Pa. April u. - With
every prospect that the differences ex-
isting between the anthracite mine
workers and the operators will be ad.
justed before the end of the week, tn
tri-district convention of the union
miners In the hard coal fields con-
vened here this afternoon to consider
the latest propositions that form the
basis for the expected fnal settle
ment Preliminary to the convention
the members of the three anthracite
executive boards met here, with Ma
tional President Lewis presiding. and
considered the general proposition Of
the mine owners and FIVE amendments
to the operators offer that are said to
have been accepted by the employers
at the last conference In Philadelphia
The general proposition OF the oper-
ators provides for renewal for an
other three years of the strike COM
mission awards. One of the amend
ments said to have been agreed to by
the operators provides that men who
are discharged shall have the right TO
appeal to the Cancellation board. and
the other amendment provides that
new work shall be paid for at the
same as old work under the awards OF
the strike commission. The other
three suggestions said to have been
agreed to- by the operators have not
been made public. 1t is believed that
they are not very important
The executive boards were In SCI
cret session for four hours discussing
the latest propositions. and during the
meeting the members voted not to
make them public until they are laid
before the delegates. There is much
curiosity among the miners to see
what the leaders have agreed to in
the matter of the recognition OF the
union Mr. Lewis is on record as say
ing that he will never sign an agree
ment unless he can do so as president
of the miners national organization,
but 1t Is believed that some arrange
ment has been agreed to that will per-
nit the renewal of the old agreement
for another period of three years. 1t
is said here that the principal
hitch in reaching an early agreement
for another period has been over the
question of recognition.
While there will be considerable
discussion over the latest propositions
considered by the leaders, 1t Is ex-
pected by the miners that an agree
ment will be signed in Philadelphia
this week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-01
SCHOOL CLOSED
Fine Program Rendered BY Pupils
Who Afterwards Enjoyed a
Picnic in the Woods.

The closing exercises OF the Greens.
burg school took place on Thursday,
April %.
The bright sunshine and balmy air
succeeding the days OF rain and gloom
proved an inspiration to the children
and most heartily did they enter into
the spirit OF this long-looked-for day.
An impromptu program was finely
rendered, consisting of songs, read
ings, etc. Then followed a brief adj
dress on Japan, the speaker dwelling
particularly on the school life and
children of that interesting country.
A large wall map of Japan and some
curios gave added interest.
Prizes were awarded for punctuali-
ty. Those attending everyday for the
past eight months making the 153
days, were Mary Pearl Tabler, Bessie
Virginia Williamson and Max William
son.
Books were gwen as rewards for
good lessons, and each pupil had the
consciousness of knowing that his
teacher showed her appreciation OF his
well meant endeavors by presenting
him book.
The rest OF the day had been plan
ned for a picnic and as the weather
was propitious and everybody brim-
full of good humor, the picnic was a
success.
Refreshments. an excursion for wild
flowers, various plays and games too
quickly filed out the remaining hours
OF the day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-01
Took a Month to Count the Cash.

New York. April 27.-Charles II.
Treat. United States treasurer. who
has been in charge OF the local sub
treasury since the retirement OF AS
Bistant Treasurer Fish. turned over
the institution to Assistant United
States Treasurer Terry. The turn over
has involved count of the cash In the
sub-treasury vaults. which began on
March 20 and was completed April "a.
Mr.. Terry receipted for $254.s53.76s.75.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-01
THREE COUNTIES.
Completed in Appointing Boards o.
Equalization and Review.

Charleston, w. Va, April 26.--The
board of prblic works began the work
OF appointing the boards OF equaliza,
ton and review. The following were
appointed Barbour. F. H. Proudfoot
Republican, six years; r. II. w. Ford
Republican, two years; t. B. Teter,
Democrat, four years. Berkeley
Jacob Site Republican, two years;
Jacob Catrow. Republican, two years;
Stewart w. Strong. Democrat, four
years. Boone. Samuel E. Bradley
Republican, six years; s. M. Javins,
Republican. two years; Parkson s
Ball, Democrat. four years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-01
SUPT. BRINDLE MADE
HIS MONTHLY REPORT
Brick Makers and Others Want to
Furnish Materials For New school
Building on John street-6ig En-
rolIment in Schools Nearing Close
or Term.
From The World Of Tuesday:

From The World of Tuesday:
The boara of education meet in reg
ular session last night in the the sec
ond ward school building, President
Alexander presiding. Commissioners
Kline and Kuhn were absent. The
session was brief as therewas but
little business to transact.
Current bills amounting to about
SIPS were ordered paid.
Secretary Pitzer read a number OF
letters from parties relative to ma
terials for the new school building
including two from brick makers who
named prices.
The secretary was authorized to
notify Architect Woltz, of Waynesboro
to meet with the board next Friday
night and bring his plans and specifi-
cations for the new school building
along with him,
Superintendent Brindle was present
and submitted report for the eighth
month of the school term ending April
16. The report follows:
Supt. Brndle's Report.
Enrolment tor Month-High School,
9S; Second Ward, 290; Third Ward,
2S7: Fourth Ward, 1856; Fifth Ward,
253; Sumner, 129. Total for all schools
1913; corresponding month last year,
1896. Gain over last year, lat.
Average Daily Attendance-High
School, So; Second Ward, 256; Third
Ward, 2SS; Fourth Ward, 160; Fifth
Ward 210; Sumner, 112. Total average
attendance for all schools, 1864; cor
responding month last year, 924. Gain
over last year. 40.
Percentage OF Attendance--High
School, 94.5: Second Ward, 94.01;
Third Ward, 9191; Fourth Ward, 92.35
Fifth Ward, 1901; Sumner, a4.71. Per-
centage for all schools, 92.59; cores
ponding month last year, 1856.
Number Pupils No Absent-High
school. 40; Second Ward, 1870; Third
Ward, 10; Fourth Ward. IS: Fifth
Ward, 80; Sumner, Sc. Total for all
schools, 400; corresponding month
last year, 3S4. Gain over last year,
log.
Visitation-Number of visits to
schools by rperintendent, AZ; by
other persons including patrons, 80.
Visits made " teachers to home Of
patrons, rs,
Special Mention-Banner school,
Sumner with percentage of 94.71. Ban
ner room, Principal Siler's at Third
Ward with percentage of 1886. School
making largest gain in enrolment
over corresponding month of last
year, Sumner. Gain, 53.57 per cent.
Schools Numbering Over Fifty
Third Ward: Miss Sharff. 81; Miss
Wolfensberger sc. Fourth Ward: Miss
Homrich, so; Miss Swartz, SIS. Fifth
Ward, Miss Miller, as. Sumner: Mrs.
Corsey, 81.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-01
I'm The World Of Monday

From The World OF M0nday.
At a rousing service OF the Ebene-
ger fcolored) Baptist church In
Spears hall yesterday the goodly sum
Of sf96.23 was raised fer the new
church fund The congregation u
very grateful for the liberal donations
In the morning Rev. r. D. w. Mead
ows preached an able sermon and m
the afternoon Rev s. M. Beane. AZ
zion A. M. E. church, preached Rev
Meadows preached again at the even
ing service to large congregation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-01
MINE OWNERS DID NOT MEET
Gathering Fixed For Today In New
York Postponed.

New York, April 27.--It was an
nounced that meeting of the anthra-
cite coal operators. fixed for today In
this city, has been postponed. subject
to call. No reason is given. but 1t is
supposed that this action is due to the
holding Of convention by the miners
at Scranton. at which it is said an
agreement reached between represen-
tatives of the miners and operators
will be submitted for ratification.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-05-01

Manager c. w. Boyer, Of the Acad'
envy or Music. Hagerstown, has leased
the Pythian Opera House In Williams
port for one year with the privilege OF
two years.