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Connecticut western news., 1911-01-19
WAS TEACHERS DAY
tContinued from page IT

read. but to love to read. Every tale should have center of interest, and the teacher herself should supply that inter. est. The best way to teach reading, l believe. is by the "see and say" or Chinese method. The mental Assooia. ton between the sound of word and it's meaning and it's written symbol, may be made best when the memory is most active. Hence I believe that children should be taught early to read. Very often thIs iS done successfully at the age of tour or five.
 Next to reading in impoI tance comes writing, the power of expression of ones thoughts in good English, and language. The best way to teach numbers is out loud, as you learn names.
 A great and important economizer of time, then, is organization, organized preparation of the lesson. organized speed in teaching it, and organized drill upon it afterward.
 In the trade school at New Britain a boy has in two years nearly as many hours of instruction as we now give in eight grades. By organization and drill, by recognition of speed and quality as the two essential factors in workmanship. the boys have increased their efficiency both Tn the shop and in school. Out of 800 drills made recently, only one was imperfect. In arithmetic, boys hardly out of the sixth grade arc now doing difficult examples in compound propor- tion. May we not hope by similarly re- ducing waste in all our schools to in- crease the efficiency of the output?
 Miss Katherine T. Harty, of the State Normal School, at Danbury, next spoke on teaching reading and literature. Reading should be taught as literature, said Miss Harty, and not as oral sxpres. sion, or as grammar. Give to reading the full play of the emotions. Select the books to be read with the greatest care, for we have enough classic litera- ture, enough material that is worth while, for every stage of the ohild's life. The best stories of persons and places, good poems, speeches, and editorials, All should be used to broaden and deepen the child's experience. Arouse interest in the work, and develop ap- preoiation of 1t always. q"
 Luncheon was served Ito 7S. From a teachers standpoint, one of the valuable talks of the convention was given in the afternoon when Miss Hansine D, Wiedl, of the State model rural school, Miry Brook, Danbury, spoke on Manage ment in Rural, School" Miss WiedI gave details of the time-saving program which she uses in Danbury. Visiting teachers were supplied with copies of this program.
 Mrs. Bieroe's paper on Music in Rural School, ,'-which is given in an. other columu-was read last and was listened to with high appreciation.
 Supt. Warren, of, Salisbury, then moved a vote of thanks o.the ladies of Canaan for the bountiful luncheon which they had provided. We are sure that all the visitors went home with 8 good opinion of Canaan hospitality. hr
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-19
Entitled to Them.

After the new arrival had registered the hotel clerk looked down the page md read Jeremiah Great Chap, XXXX, Sxeezixville."
 What do all those Ks mean after your name?" queried the officer
 "That means lot" explained the new arrival. Pm ex-school director, ex-township trustee, ex-county commis- sioner. and ex-mayor, ,seeT"-Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-19
5000 Yards Embroideries

Suitable for all purposes, also beautiful matched patterns including all overs,
 Special assortments at Sc, Dc, 7c, 1oc, 121c, 15c, 19c, 21c. We mention an in. at 10c, worth 15c. At 12c narrow and wide edges worth 19c. All Overs at 5Oc, usually 75c and 98c.
 9-inch Edges at 25c, usually 39c.
 27-inch Swiss Embroidered Flouncing worth 75c and $1.0O yard at 50c.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-19
The Comforter.

Visitor-I just looked in to cheer you up bit, and I'm very glad I did, for I met the doctor going out, and he says you're worse than you think and unless you keep up your spirits you can't recover.-London Opinion.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-19
Snoiled Eis Snort.

"How many ducks did you shoot, Pat?"
 "The divil wan"
 "Weren't there any thereT iv'ry toime I'd point me gun at wan, dye moind, another wan w'd get be- twixt me an him an spoil me a'm!"- Toledo Blade.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-19
CnmnnrntiunIv Easv.

"It is hard to lose the savings of lifetime"
 "Oh, not so hard. I know of dozen men with schemes that you could 20 lnto."-Louisville Courier-Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-19

The rule in carving holds good as to criticism never cut with a knife what "ou can cut with a spoon.-Charles Buxton.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-19
Blankets and COmfortableS

200 Comfortables ranging in price from
 $1.OO to $6.5O now, .95c to $500 Some extra fine Blankets from $500 to
 $1000 pair 1-3 off
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-19
Patriotism.

It is the duty of every man who de- sires to carry on his business in peace and safety to take his share in the defense of his country.-Sir Walter Besant
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-19
Staple Goods Underpriced
 During the January Sale
Sheets and Pillow Cases al
 Manufacturers Prices

Cotton will not be lower. You can buy now at wholesale prices.
 54x9O Sheets
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-19
Toilet Preparations

The we'll known and wanted kinds. See what you save.
 Carter Little Liver Pills, usually 25c, t5c Lyons Tooth Powder, usually 25c,, .15c Hind's Honey Almond Cream, usually DUG ...... :.''' DUG Listerine. ..... large size 69c, small 17c 4 OF. Bottle Peroxide. ............ ...7c 16 oz. Bottle Peroxide. 19c Daggett & Ramsdell's Gold Cream,
 19c and 39c "4711' Violet Toilet Soap. .7c Vantine's San Dermal Talcum. .. 12c Vantine's Kretch Talcum. ......... 15c Bradley's Woodland Violet Talcum. 10c
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-19
Revised Price List on Outing Gowns and Winter Underwear
Odds and Ends Less Than Half

Children's s1 and 1.5O Sweaters. BOG 5Oc Tam O'Shanters. s................15c 15c 85c Tam O'Shanters. .50c Children's Bearskin Muffs and Scarfs,
 $1.00 kind. .50c Children's Bearskin Leggins. $1.00 kind
 at. .50c Infants Gaps in Bearskin and Silk, 5Oc and 25c kind. .15c Infants Caps, 75c and $1.00 kind .. . .25c Children's Felt Bonnets now .39c $1O0 and 1.5O Colored Bonnets now. .25e 150 Real Kid Gloves now. .95c 200 Kid Gauntlets now ow........$1.00 .00 25c Handkerchiefs, slightly mussed,
 15c, 2 for 26c
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-19
, Nothing Reserved From The Price Cutting In Suits, Coats, Skirts, all kinds
 of Furs and Fur Garments.

Every season Furs cost more, owing to the great demand. If you anticipate buy ing this will be the best chance you will have this season or next for that matter. The prices and values are unapproachable. Only small price list to read. Fur Coats formerly $75 and SS5 now
 $59.5o to $69 50 Fur Coats formerly $6O to $75 now
 $4850 to $58.00 Fur Coats formerly $50 to $95 now
 $39. 50 to $75.00 Fur Coats formerly $37.5 to $1OO now
 $29.50 to $75.00.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-04-08

Fire Destroys Paper Money II dden in
Mingo County Farmers
Home.

Huntington, w. Va, April $780,
eco in paper money was destroyed
in the flames that consumed the home
of Wade Marcum, a farmer living on
Breeden creek, Mingo county Mar
cum had led the life of miser,
boarding his money for years. He led
frugal existence, spending only for
the barest necessities that his farm
could not produce, and negotiated a
number of sales for valuable coal and
timber land that he owned. When he
made these sales he Invariably insist
ed that payment be made in green
backs of large denominations This
cash he boarded up about his home,
never trusting the banks, which he
was afraid would break and wipe ont
his savings. His hiding place he new
CT revealed, but added gradually to
ms hoardilgs until it is estimated the
miser had not less than 100000 in
his home at the time the fire occurred
recently. If any of the wealth was
rescued from destruction it was nc
by Marcum, who is almost FRUSTRATED
over his loss. In addition to the de
struction of the dwelling, the smoke
lruse was burned, containing 1000
pounds of meat
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-04-08
OTTO RINGLiNG DEAD.
End Came to Veteran Show Man
While Big Show Was Being Given

End Came to Veteran Show Man
While Big Show Was Being Given
New York, April l.-Otto Ringing,
of circus fame, died here last night at
the home OF his brother, John, as the
big show of which he was joint owner
with his four brothers was giving its
evening performance at Madison
Square Garden. He was 81 years old
Death was due to uraemic poisoning.
He will be buried Sunday afternoon
at Baraboo. Wis, his birthplace.
Otto Ringing, from an early age.
displayed genius in financial schemes
and personally conducted the tours Of
the Ringing Brothers circus. He had
three hobbies-horses books and
mathematics-and was an inveterate
reader. In his private car he carried
an extensive library while travelling
with the circus.
The Ringing holdings now com
prise the Barnum and Bailey and 9th
or interests.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-04-08
soO,OOO.OO FOR STATE ROADS
Counties Have Big sum Available for
Good Highwsys--stste Returns
Funds to Counties.

Charleston, April 1--Something like
$500, 900 will be used on the state
highways during the present year
Thege figures are based upon the fig
Tes compiled by the department OF
public roads and consist OF the state
road tax collected during the year
1909 and 1910, as well as the amount
secured from county road leyies.
According TO the figures received
which does nrt include the amounts
collected in Cabell. Fayette, Mercer,
and Putnam, for county road pur-
poses, the total for the state available
to be used this year is 1851, 753, but
L is estimated that the amount Of the
county levy in these four counties
'adll reach $4,000 making the total
estimated amount for the year some
thing over 5000, 600
The state tax collected for road
purposes in 1909 and 1910 amounts to
a considerable item. -Four counties will
receive more than 900 each as the
result of the last legislature repeating
the law that permitted the collection
of state road tax. These four coun-
ties are Ohio, Kanawha, Marion and
Harrison. Ohio county will receive
the largest amount--$16,15S. Wetzel
county, according to the figures avail
able, with its s7S,411, will have the
largest sum to spend on the roads.
Figures For County.
Following is table showing the
approximate amount each county win
have to spend this year with the ex-
ception Of the counties of Cabell, Fay
cite, Mercer and Putnam, where the
amount of the ocunty's levy has not
been learned
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-04-08
HENS MAKE RECORD
OUTPUT FOR MONTH
go Hens Owned by Henry johnson
Laid 1.o36 Eggs in Month of
February.

Tarrytown, N. Y, April Am I'M
usual crop of eggs has Matched out in
the vicinity of TaTytowm. The rec
ord of sixty hens owned by Henry
johnson, of Glenville, which laid 1,036
eggs in February winning a bet Dor
their owner, has been surpassed. The
hens have kept up the good work, and
at O'Clock yesterday johnson said
they had laid 1926 eggs.
When the record of these hens was
published last month Mr.. Johnson re-
eeived as many as 200 letters a day
from all parts of the country, as far
West as Seattle asking what he fed
his chickens to produce such results.
He had to hire a stenographer to an
swer all the inquiries.
DR.. N. H. FTeeland came forward
with story yesterday he owned four
teen hens that produced nineteen eggs
day and Alderman /. De Revre said
he owned an Adalusian hen which laid
two eggs day, one at in the morn
ing and one at i'm the evening.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-04-08
LIGHT ON NEW JOB
Office of Road Commissioner Abolish
ed But He viii Work For I'm
proved Highways
FROM The world OF Saturday:

From The World of Saturday:
II Is now Former Commission OF
Roads Charles p. Light. Mr., Light,
who was appointed Commissioner 81
Roads in West Virginia by Governor
! Glasscock and who received his com.
mission for 1cur years dating from
July /, 1909 is no longer on the job
While his appointment was for o term
of years, the last legislature Tescinded
the law creating the office and as
there is now no such Office the conse-
duence is Mr.. Light is out OF job
with the State.
Mr.. Light relinquished the place yes
terday and at midnight was again a
private citizen OF the state without Of
fetal title For twenty-one months he
held the position and drew his salary,
and as the last legislature took away
the salary there Is no longer any de-
sire on the part of Mr.. Light to hold
the position. He has just returned
frm Charleston where he wound up
the affairs connected with the office
and today he Is at work az the Special
Representative of the American Asso-
citation for Highway Improvement.
This organization has its headquar-
ters in Washingtca and Mr. Light will
travel all the Eastern part of the
country in the interest of improved
highways. The purposes of the or
ganization are;
To correlate and hormcnize the ef-
forts of all existing organizations
working for road improvement
To arouse and stimulate sentiment
for road improvement.
To strive for wise, equitable and
Uniform road Legislation in every
state.
To add in bringing about eff cient
road administrator in the states and
their subdivisions, involving the intro
duction of skilled supervision and the
elimination of politics from the man.
agement Of the public roads.
To seek continuous and systematic
maintenance of all roads, the cbassifi-
cation of all roads according to traffic
requirements, payment OF road taxes
in cash, and adoption of the principal
of state aid and state supervision.
To advocate the correlation of all
read construction so that the import
ant roads of each county shall con-
meet with those of the adjoining coun-
ties and the important roads of each
state shall connect with those OF adj
joining states.
That Mr.. Light will make good on
his new Job is conceded by all who
know him and his friends will wish
him success.
For the time being, at least, Mr.
Light will continue to make Martins
burg his headquarters.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-04-08
District Reports Glowing.

The roll-call of the ministers of the
Baltimore district, Rev. f. V. REGISTER
presiding elder, and OF the Washing
ton district. Rev. DR.. Forrest P. Pret-
lyman presiding elder, resulted in the
passing of the character Of all of them
and the reports from the different
charges were made by the respective
pastors. Never in the history Of the
old Baltimore @ inference have the re
ports been SO uniformly encouraging,
not one hard-luck tale being among
them.
Everything paid in fun aud mis-
sionary G Elections over paid" was the
RESPONSE almost every time. The
preachers salaries have been gen
orally augmented. new churches and
new parsonages erected, large acces-
slons gained and general prosperity
attained
Central Church, Baltimore where
Rev. Charlton D. Harris is just closing
"a four years past-rate. made this
splendid showing:
More than $500 reported fer mis-
sions, AN increase of 500 per cent. over
the contribution for foreign missions
five years ago: $4,000 for improve
ments was raised in % months, 9
months before the last payment was
due; 124 members We're added to the
church this year, making nearly 400
in its quadrennium just closing and
bringing the membership above 700.
Everything connected with the church
is OH the high tide OF prosperity.
The church at Warrentou, Va.
Washington district, Rev. DIR. ]. O.
Knott, pastor stands first in the con.
ference reports in point of money rails
ed and expended for the year, the TO-
tai being $1O,3S4. A handsome church
and parsonage combined are being
erected there at a cost of $25. 900. This
new church makes the fourth one Rev
DR. Knott has built i'm the last IA
years. In that period he also erected
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-04-08
Bio Five Beat EN-.

The Palace bowling team went over
t. Charles Town yesterday evening
and beat the jefferson county boys
cut OF their boots at duck pins. the
totals being 1465 to u 95. or 10 pins
in favor of Martinsburg. The visi-
tors were Graichen. Siler, StOcker,
Meadows, Russler and Edmolds. The
locals were Morris knight, Baker,
Thomas and Hensler. Graichen was
high man all around
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-04-08
MORE PAVED STREETS
Board Of Affairs VIII Urge City coun-
ell to Make Vast improvements
This Year.

From The Word OF Saturday:
The Board of Affairs held regular
monthly meeting last night.
J. p. Talhelm was ordered to COM
plete his contract at the water .Eorks.
This consists OF enlarging the engine
house and putting ia concrete pier
and floor under the coal Dump
Mayor Caskey was present at the
meeting and took up several matters
with the board. He called attention
to the condition of the sewer between
College street and Maple avenue. This
viii be attended to-
The mayor discussed the matter.
with the board, of putting oil on GER
tain streets as a dust layer this
spring. These streets are West King
beyond Maple Ave; East Martin from
Queen TO the b. & o. railroed; Queen
from Race to b. G. o. crossing. A
tank car of road oil viii be ordered
and work begin about the m ddle of
April Prior to that time the streets
mentioned will be resurfaced.
The question of recommending to
the City Council the paving of some
streets this year was brought up.
These are West King from Maple ave-
nue. to the c. " railroad; East Mar
tin from Queen To- the B. &c 0. rail-
road; North Queen from B. C o. cross
ing to Pennsylvania avenue.
1t was decided to recommend to
Gavements ebout town this spring.
City Eng neer Hess was instructed
to have a concrete base laid at water
trough at the corner of North Queen
street and Pennsylvania avenue
A hard brick crossing was ordered
laid at the intersection of North
Queen street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-04-08

&m%
full compositions
the
beautiful moonlight night
to listen The pianist
well The music
oh brother could only to the great concert at Cologne at which
that it is impossible for
girl and said his friend
will play
he admitted
poor shoe nd his
playing something of musician and
will allow ! for you
the well gentleman
said
see haven music did payT
blind he said:
YOUR pardon permit play for now
finished
beethoven
rose to mis- shoemaker said:
hoped to played
us tonigh notel u manner
MY
o
opened
music
before which
called Moonlight Sonata"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-04-08
HOUSE AND BARN BURNED.
Disastrous Fire Caused BY A Lantern
ExpIodinu

Disastrous Fire Caused BY A Lantern
Exploding.
A lantern exploding in the horse
stable Of Moses Kennedy on the old
Philips farm owned by Henry Candy
about four miles south of Cherry Run
early Friday morning, set fire to the
barn and soon it was reduced to ashes
togethes with all its contents except
the live stock. The high wind prevail
ing carried sparks to dwelling house
nearby and it was likewise consumed
only a little furniture, etc. being say
ed. The loss on the buildings is plac
ed at $500, covered by insurance. Mr.
Kennedy's loss is estimated at $1,000
and he had but little insurance.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-04-08

First Tramp-You've got a cold
Second Tramp-Yes! went to
sleep under a wagon last evening,
and during the night some one re-
moved the wagon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-04-08
5000 to | Shot.

81 am sorry, Mrs, Mahaffy, to hear
of the loss OF your husbasd."
Don't be sorry for me, ma m. Sure.
it's NO loss to get q Thousand dollars
insurance for 90cent husband"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-04-08
And Holds Him.

The Former Widow-You can't say
I ever ran after you. Percival
The Second Helping-Very true, Hy
patia. The trap never runs after the
rat, but it gathers him all the same.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-04-08

three cf the best parsonages in the
conference.
Randolph-Macon Question Deferred.
The first business was to announce
the result of the second ballot taken
for the election of the committeeman
to confer with committee of the
Virginia Conference relative to the
Randolph Macon controversy. T. T.
Fishburne, of Roanoke, and Rev. Drs.
F. ]. Prettyman and II. P. Hamill
were elected to serve. This means
that Randolph Macon controversy will
not come up again at this session Of
the conference
Rev w. F. Locke win preach at the
liza. m. service of Cranberry Memoir
ial Church, Covingbon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-04-08
Split Milk.

Mrs. Hecktor-I thought when
married you you were an entirely diff
ferent man
Hecktor-I wish, Maria. that you
had married the man you took me
for.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-04-08
She Wears a hobbIe.

Would your wife vote il women
suffrage wore secured"
mo She'd never be able to get to
the polls until after closing time"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-04-08
Frank Re ed.

The Washington Sunday Stars Mag
azine section is one of the best weekly
magazines in America. With The Sun
day Star at your newsdealer's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-04-08
He's Wise.

Louey-Vy do dey hold brize fights
on such hagh platforms
FTitz-Becsnse der are SO few held
ON der level