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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-07-14
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Esli'ots AID others so ready to accuse
NJ. Bryan ofan effort 10 dictate should
osaule ioanswer the following question
How ctn man lie political dictator
who holds no public office, who holds
no party chairinanship, who belongs
10 no inside clique, who has no big
business affiliatisns, who cannot pull
single secret wire IN politics, whose
only political power l. The confidence
which vast majority of A,e masses OF
his party repose To his hdelityr
Brsan's political power has no other
source nor support than that weIl-esrn-
Ell con Iidence. He hasn't any longer
even the dubious power OF posuble
csndidacy foi the Presidency for he
has distinctly declared as intentions
on that source. La The -puIe between
Byran and Undcrw oud on the tariff
question we believe bo, were right
all depending on the point OF view.
Bryan stood for consistency believing
that the revenue needed from raw wool
could be gotten from other sources far
less burdensome to The poor. Mr..
Underwood stood for zoe 20 per cent
wool tariff as revenue tax. Green
brier Independent.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-07-14
LiHhtlnS's freaks.

Lightning the other day sought out
and struck a man working in Penn
sy'vania coal mine 1900 feet under
ground and unaware that storm was
raging. The report in the despatch
that the bolt followed the intake of
the air current" reveals danger not
commonly appreciated. Lightning is
attracted to or DETECTED from an object
by the slightest of influences, and a
draught serves as one of its surest con-
ductors.
The incident makes timely state
ment Of the conclusions reached by a
British investigator as TO conditions of
safety in thunder-storms. The main
thing when out in the fields is to avoid
becoming the most prominent object
in the landscape. Formers are frequent.
ly struck, ard caution is indicated for
golfers on the links and for persons in
boats or canoes on lake or river. There
is relative safety in clump of trees,
but danger under an isolated tree. The
same conditions apply to isolated huts
or outhouses. As secure refuge as can
be found is house in row of uniform
height.
These conclusions only repeat the
old Roman poets observation that
"the tallest pines are first struck.
One precaution not always observed is
to avoid sitting by an open window or
fireplace or neara gas or electric fixture
during storm. Swiss gu DIES on
remove their hob-nailed
shoes and discard their alpenstoeks at
the approach of thunderstorm.
A more intelligent use of common
sense precautions Of the kind would
reduce the very slight individual risk
of being struck and increase The con-
fidence of those to whom the fear of
lightning amounts to an obsession.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-07-14
See Anything Funny?

There is joke concealed in this little
ariff story, which is the reason why
appears in this department. The
Rsk of the reader will be to detect the
Pke, then decide Just whom the joke
on,
lHhis country consumes about $1,000
tons of sugar year. Of this
nouut $4,000 tons is imported and
1000 tons produced at home. The
bme produ It isn't worth as M UGH as
febraska's egg and butter crop by
(veral millions of dollars. Yet under
be guise of "protectingn the American
lgaE raiser the sugar consumers are
xed about $3.50, 900 a year. Sugar
retailing at about SLY ton. We
Uld buy the home product and give
away, paying the price now obtain
g under protection, then throw il
way, ard save SIT 100000 a year oy
ltting sugar on the free list.
Who is the joke on?
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-07-14
Jennie Smiths Picnic

The annual picnic for the employees
OF the B. * 0. known as sister Jennie
Smiths picnic will be held at tue usual
place, Island Park, Harpers Ferry on
July p. The Il. d o. gives great
deal of time and labor TO the amman
picnic for the promotion OF religion
among its employees and for their
moral uplift. For many years MISS
Smith has been conducting this great
gathering and as usual this year the
company will run special trains from
all over their system east Of the ONO
river. There will be great crowds In
attendance.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-07-14

Rev. w. ID. Mccurdy, left last Fri.
day to attend the Sunday school en-
campment Mt Virginia Beech He
preached in Washington before going
on to Virginia Beech.
The owncrns Of the Charley Viewer,
home farm have seld II to Mr. q. IL.
Lehmcn and others OF Faiymopt for
orchard purposes. We understand the
price paid was abont 500 per acre.
Mr.. Whiting Faulkner has been
having house party at the family
summer cottage at Buckroe Beach
during the past week Messers Carl
ton 1abler and Alex Park Of this city
are members Of the party.
Mrs. William N. Naylor, Of Lepan-
on Church, Shenandoah county, VIr-
ginia, was in flown last week, being
In the county visiting her old home,
and gave US a pleasant call She ex-
pect to be in the county several weeks.
Mr.. w. A, Pitzer, secretary to the
Martinsburg Board OF Education has
been given a month Is leave OF absence
and he and Mrs. fitzer left this week
on an extended trip to Philadelphia,
Atlantic City and Chester, Penn,
where they will visit t"eir sons.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-07-14
MARTINsRURG. VIVA, FRIDAY JULY ID, 1911
Thiefts In High Society.

! London is shocked by disclosures of
strange robberies during the coronation
festivities. AT ball given by the
Duchess of Devonshire one of the
guests, Lady Glamia, lost necklace
valued at 100000. Leaving the opera,
Mrs. MORE lost string of pearls valued
at $4,000. Several lesser robberies
occurred under circumstances equally
mysterious. From the Ronilla, a
steamer reserved for peers and peeress-
es to attend the naval review, a camera
was stolen.
These ofienses disturb society much
more than any number Of robberies
com mitted by pickpockets, burglars or
highwaymen. They cannot be blamed
upon professional thieyes nor upon dis
honest servants. All the circumstances
Of the thefts lend to the conclusion
that in each case the thief was a mem
Der of the aristocratic circle gathered
where the robbery occurred. London
faces the strong presumption that
among the highest ranks of her most
honored society there are men and
women who will steal whenever temp
tation comes to them.
Is there, then, no "noblesse oblige"?
Is there nothing in rank or title or
station or wealth to make one more
honest than he would have been with
ont those accidents offortune? A duch.
ess will not steal handkerchief, but if
she have the covetous heart and the
dishonest temperament it may take
something more than a jewelled coronet
to keep her from conveying" price
less necklace.
The story is an old one and the theme
is barren of useful lessons. Kipling
summed it up; "Nora O'Grady and
the Colonel's lady are sisters under the
skim" Oftentimes the temptations of
bright gems are stronger for the wealthy
lady than for the working-girl.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-07-14
Rev. white Remains

Winchester Presbytery at called
meeting at Berkeley this week declin-
ed to accept the resignation OF Rev. Il.
A. White and her will remain as pas
tor of the GeraidsloWn church.
Rev. w. r., Hill, of Romney, was
licensed to preach the gospel.
Rev. j. FL. Viser, called to the church
at Piedmont, was examined for ordi-
nation and will be installed the second
Sunday in August.
Permission was granted the Opequon
group of churches 10 prosecute call 10
Rev. Alfred Jones, d. ID. OF hanawha
presbytery.
There we're present at tne meetlhS II
ministers and . elders
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-07-14
Unclaimed Letters.

List of unclaimed letters remaining
in the postotfice at Martinsburg, w
Va. July 10, 1911.
Miss Annie Ash, Miss Louise An
tbony, Mr.. Charles Bartloo, MI. FRO
copio Brandt, Mr.. Campbell w. Blue
Mrs. Agnes L. Bowers, Mrs. Mattle
Brown, Mr.. E. E. Collins, Mr.. French
Green. Mr.. Walter III. Hilca, Mr..
Simon Hauser, h. Harris, Mr.. Wliiiam
Hinton, Mr.. Albert jackson, Miss
Vallie KEGS, Ed. Larraine, Mr.. Paul
E. Pettus, Mr.. A. J. Parsons. H. W.
Quackenbush, Mr.. r.. l. Thompson,
Mrs. Daily Wilson, Mr.. Clarence
Wealhers, Mr.. Fred Weaver
E. G. Hepshaw, Postmaster.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-07-14

The ladies composing the winners OF
the newspapers European trip conte, t
composed of Miss Florence Curtis, Miss
Rose Cunningham, M. Knowles and
Virginia Wall accompanied by Misses
Annabelle Deatrick, May Caskey and
Bulah Rutherford left here In train
No. 5 on Thursday morning last 10
take the steamer at Montreal. Canada
on Saturday morning for their trip to
the old country.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-07-14
Horticultural Meeting.
.s,s,d Meeting To Discuss The Subject
:. susn,. Also Apple Prospects For
This Fall

o.,elev County Horticultural So
vill meet in the Faulkner d
n.,. orchard on the Winchester
H. adjoining the Burkhart school
I,o.e Friday, July 2lst, l.S0 p. m.
n.,.,o and melon growers as well as
i, 0rowers will be in attendance as
-, etent authorities will discuss. not
faIr on twig blight of pears and apples
NJ collar blight of apples, but also
[0tsto and melon blight.
Rlsnks asking for apple crop report
:. beino sent out to the growers OF the
|0sptv with the request that they be
noiled or delivered in person at this
oooting so that accurate information
ai 10 available relative to the app lie
,,n which information will be used
X the County Horticultural 5 society to
~ as many apple buyers as possible
d come to this territory.
Every. body in Berkeley County, who
! interest ted in the subject of fruit and
rpsetable growing including the ladies
70 cordially invited to this field meet
ne The Faulkner & Bowers orchard
| centrally located within easy reach
,fnearly everyone.
The question of continuing the Berk-
lev County Apple Carnival Will also
e discussed, therefore, those, who feel
hat the Carnival should not be DIS
should make an effort to be
resent at this meeting TO take part in
be discussion.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-07-14

The annual reunion Of the Confeder-
ates OF Jefferson county will be held
this year in Wallis grove near Charles
town on Friday, August II, 1911.
A general committee of arrangeme nts
and committee on speakers have
been appointed and the old soldiers are
preparing TO have grand good time.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-07-14
Married.

Miss Frances NJ. Shepherd, and MT.
John S. Shaull, both OF this city, were
married in Harpers Ferry on Wednes-
day last by Rev. Mr.. Alfriend' OF
charIestown. The attendant was MI
James t. Shaull, brother, of the groom
and Mrs. Frances Littleton, or Charles
town. played the wedding march.
The bride is a daughter OF Mrs. MARY
Shepherd and very accomplished ana
nopuIar girl and the groom is a popular
Young business man ofthe com
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-07-14
New Machinery.

The Martinsburg Power Company
have just received from the factory a
fine new turbine and generator from
the General Electric Company, Of
Schenectady, N. Y. The new machine
is Of the very iatesttype and Of the best
made. 1t weighs 30 tons and has 1000
horsepower.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-07-14
B. s O. Shops

'"e'e mas been great revival of
.'N III The shops Of the b. q o. along
,,. '''e andlthe shop at this place
y. p,'''a'Iy There has been consider
! a, amount Of new machinery Install
-.~ |' " considerable mum Der of men
,o r,Y''u and prospect for the en-
,, 'nent Of still more in the near
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-07-14
Dry Territory.

Last Friday night in the County of
eferson and the City of MART nsburg
be doors of the saloons were closed for
year at least. Contrary to the pre-
IGtlons and threats of some, there was
70 disorder incident to this closing
Eher than large crowds on the streets,
lal there were few if any arrests made
|nd none for attempted violence on
ccount of the closing. All the West
Virginia territory east of Grafton Is
POW dry Free Press.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-07-14
Married In Washington.

Mr.. Charles H. Harris, formerly a
,,onuIar teacher in the High school OF
this city and Miss Bertha kiimer'
daughter of Mr.. Aaron kiimer' were
married at Hotel Raleigh in Washing
ton on Wednesday afternoon last oy
Rev. w. f. Locke of this city After
the cermony the happy couple depart
ed for a trip to Niagara Falls and Can
ada.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-07-14
MARKET. =
Confederate Picnic.

'Ne survivors and their families of
.'N ganY b. First Virginia Cavalry,
Nliy Of Virginia, will hold picnic
49, 'e1hlon at KiImer's grove, City
''hl one mile West of Martinsburg
- may, July 81, 1911. The occasion
,4 We an all-day basket picnic and
1' VIZ soldiers and their friends will
W" good time in the beautiful grove.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-07-14
Boys CampinG,

A company of boys from the local
Y. NJ. c. A. and from the Frederick
association are camping in an lsiahd III
the Potomac river opposite Neverton
and the boys are having line tihie'
They are under the command OF Secre-
tary Grimes of the local ASSOCIATION
and Mr.. Harry Bogart, who is spend
ing the summer here.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-07-14

The annual convention Of the volun-
teer firemen Of the Cumberland aud
Shenandoah Valleys will be held this
year at Greencastle on August s. The
convention will be during the old
home week but there will not be the
usual noisy demons ration.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-07-14
Will CauD

M ai Pany +. National Guards will
bar -',l p al Caddell on the line OF
h a. ~ Nl' railroad on July 20 where
.soo au0sl rifle practice will take
ghc1 ~ ~ august 3, and 5, and in
''' they viii participate.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-07-14

During the thunder storm which
went over the vicinity Of Williams
port, Maryland, last Friday, the light
ming struck the barn on Mr.. ice
Downs near that place and the build
ing and the contents were destroyed
by fire.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-07-14
Deaths.
WEBER.

Mr. GotIeis F. Weber, died at his
home near Berkeley Springs last Fri.
day vt the age Of s. years. He was a
veteran CT the federal army and since
the war has been one Of the leading
citizens of Morgan county and at one
time represented that county in the
house of delegates.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-07-14
viii Load Stock .

] will load fat hogs, Ysheep, lambs
and calves from Bunker Hillon Satur-
day, July Is and lambs from Martins
burg, Tuesday July Is at the G. v.
stock yards.
l.. &. Hoffman.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-07-14

Fine building To- IN West Virginia
avenue, In excellen loo ,tion at a reas-
enable price and easy terms.
Porlerfeld n Boyer.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-07-14

Miss May Siler, has been visiting in
Baltimore, during the past week.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24
THE RISTMAS
nINMER

A Christmas dinner Of a purely So
cial sort rarely includes many of the
hostess's relatives. The family dinner
!, is given before or after Christmas,
and there is absolutely no reasons why
an excuse should be given the kinfolk
for the smarter function.
The affair begins with the sending
of the invitations, and unless the
function is to be grand these had bet
ter be in the form of gracious little
notes. Here is about the usual note
written friends or acquaintance at
such times:
MY Dear Mrs. Jackson: Will you
and Mr.. Jackson give US the pleasure
OF your company for Christmas din
ner? We dine at p. M, and, if
everybody agrees, may have bridge
later on. Sincerely yours. etc.
The recipient accepts with equal
grace, or else sends a note of re
greet" pleading some previous en-
gagement, illness in the family or
whatever is the reason for declining.
If at the last moment after acceptance
a guest sends word that he or she will
be unable to appear, it is quite allow
able to call upon a friend to fill the
vacancy at table. But in such a case
the invitation should be made through
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24
CHRISTMAS REVERIEs.

Christmas has caIled-and want to
go home;
Christmas has whispered-and out
through the night
There's something that beckons-and
out on the road
We follow the way Of a dream that
is old,
And weary the travel and heavy the
load
OF those who may never turn back
to the fold.
Christmas has called-and I want to
go back
Back through the years to a day
that know
Into the heart of the Longtime Ago.
Where scarlet and white from the
gray wall above
The holly twined in with the mistle-
toe bough,
And all of us met in a circle Of love
/ want to go home-and I want to
go now.
want to go home to the day where
at dawn
A tow-headed youngster rushed
forth with a whoop
At the clarion call of the Little Tin
Horn
And the roll of the drum as 1t sum-
moned the troop
OF the tin soldiered legion with mus
kets a-gleam.
Serted and straight in an unbroken
row
1 want to go back where a fellow can
OF Christmas like that in the Long
time Ago.
GRANTLAND RICE.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

a cordial note, frankly explaining the
circumstance, and not through a for
NAL printed card sent at the last mo-
ment.
On the afternoon of the important
day the hostess oversees the laying
of the table, putting on the place cards
and souvenirs with her own hands so
as to avoid any possible mistake.
Never were Christmas decorations and
souvenirs for the table more beauti-
full than now, and with a little care
ful search one can find things as
cheap as they are pretty. The yule-
tide spirit is beautifully displayed by
Christmas tree centerpiece, and one
Of the dear little toy trees, hung with
bright berries and showing a few
regulation ornaments, would do for
this. The little trees. set in pots as if
growing, can be bought in many de-
partment stores. A small orange tree
or lemon tree bright with fruit can be
had at the florists, also, with a few
tiny cornucopias and bright tinsel. A
Santa Claus head of colored plaster
or cardboard could peep from the tree
boughs, and so give a more realistic
glow.
Christmas dinner favors are exouis-
lite and as varied as they are charm
ing. Hand painted cards showing
some midwinter wood scene or a spray
of berries or mistletoe are used for
designating the place of each guest
and for the menu and favors. The
Christmas box is a specially pretty
favor, this trifle being in any shape
round, square, oval or heart shaped
but its contents are kept secret
until all are ready to rise from the
table. The maid or waiting man then
brings around a silver tray heaped
with the Christmas boxes tied up
gracefully with red ribbon, the guests
taking off the nearest. Inside there
thing small and inexpensive. 1t is not
uncommon, however, for these pretty
boxes to hold merely tiny candles of
various sorts.
A menu devised by we'll known
chef for the average home function
offered to strangers is as follows:
Celery, olives and sailed almonds.
Beef bouillon in cups
Fish in season. served with cucumbers
dressed with oil and vinegar.
Entree of mushrooms on toast or
sweetbreads.
Asparagus or artichokes or baked
hubbard squash.
Roast turkey and baked ham,
Served with mixed green salad and
cranberry sauce.
Ice cream, fresh fruit, candies, black
coffee.
If the guests stay as late as II or
IL o'clock tiny appetizing sandwiches
of white bread and caviar or anchovy
paste and hot eggnog are served a
half hour before the function breaks
up.
One of the sweetest of the old Gus
toms which society still clings to is
the "mistletoe kiss" The fairy bough
is hung above a doorway or to the
chandelier and husbands kiss wives
and brothers sisters when they meet
under it. The woman who feels a lit
tie modest about being kissed by a
stranger offers her hand for the salute
in the high way women offered
there hands when a kiss upon the tips
Of the fingers was a matter of course.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24
PENSACOLA NOTES
FROM THE MILTON GAZETTE.

Mrs. L. c. Fisher and sister. Miss
Bessie West, spent Monday in Pen
sacola-
. Mr.. Culver Cobb spent Sunday in
Pensacola.
Mr.. P. L. Rollo, of Pensacola, was
here Tuesday.
Miss Eva Jernigan was a visitor to
Pensacola this week.
Mrs. G. L. Abbott was a visitor to
Pensacola Tuesday.
Mrs. VIM. Barry and little daugh-
ter spent Monday in Pensacola with
her daughter, Mrs. Cole.
Judge and Mrs. Virgins were in
the Deep Water City this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. S. Bates spent
Sunday at the San Carlos hotel Pen
sa cola.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. johnson were in
Pensacola Monday.
Mrs. E. S. Beasley' spent Monday
in Pensacola.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24

be that of Miss Irene Gilmore and
Mr. H. E. Mcmillan, which will oc-
cur this evening at eight o'cloc' It
the home of the brides mother. on
East Jackson street. No cards have
been sent. the marriage to be wit
messed by only a few relatives and
close friends of the families. The
bride is the charming daughter of
Mrs. Rosa Gilmore, and has hosts of
friends in the city, the groom also
being one of Pensacolas estimable
young men. They will make their
home in this city.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24
Mr.. j. l.. RICHMOND,
WELL KNOWN HERE,
DIES IN Att ANITA.

The many Pensacola friends of the
late Mr.. J. L. Richmond, the father
of Mrs. Alonzo Richardson, well known
in the city, will regret to learn of his
recent death at his home in Atlanta,
He had visited in Pensacola at various
times. The Atlanta Georgian has the
following account of his death:
Mr.. J. L. Richmond. one of the
city's best known and most highly
regarded citizens, died at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. W. c. Jarnigan. ISL
Juniper street, Wednesday night at
1890 o'clock. following a long illness.
He was IS years of age.
He is survived by four children.
Mrs. Alonzo Richardson, Mrs. George
". Forester and Mrs. W. C. Jarnigan,
all of Atlanta, and J. L. Richmond,
Jr., of New Orleans. La.
Mr.. Richmond was born in North
Carolina, but had lived in Atlanta the
greater portion of his life. He married
Miss Jennie Sims, of Newman, Ga. He
was a veteran of the Civil war. nov
ing to Atlanta soon after the war was
over Before his retirement from
business he was prominently connect
ed in the commercial world, and was
widely known and popular.
Mr. Richmond was a devoted mem
Der of the First Methodist church and
took an active interest in its work.
He was prominent in fraternal orders.
The funeral will be held at the
residence, 157 Juniper street, Friday
morning at II o'clock, and burial will
be in Oakland
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-24
A PRIZE WINNER AT THE
INTERSTATE FAIR BABY SHOW.

The Journal publishes the picture of
little Dorothy Lucille White this morn
ing. who is the pretty little daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. James A. White. She
is two years and four months of age,
and won the blue ribbon in class three
at the Interstate Fair baby show for
being the prettiest little girl in her
class.