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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
FIRST FRICTION MATCHES

Friction matches were invented
in GAINESVILLE d.. where. in 18aS.
one McGinnis kent a general store
in which he sold everything, IN
Guiding drugs. One day a clerk
WAS given an order to mix in a
mortar quantity of sulphur and
PHOSPHORUS. He did it and de-
livered the compound to hie Gus
toners. That evening the store
boy. lad named Steward. in
cleaning the mortar, used some
shavings to scrape out the mix
ture that was left. He thought
nothing more about it until the
next day. when he picked up one
of the shavings and carelesly drew
the end across the counter. II
ignited, and the boy called the
phenomenon to the attention Of
'mcGinnus, who began tn investi-
gate.
The result was that McGiunus
manufactured the first sulphur
matches made in the United States.
1t is added that the store boy after
ward became Judge Steward of
Dunkirk, N. Y hut no mention is
made whether he. reaped any bene
fit from his discovery Exchange
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
Dark outlonk.

{
The Two lords OF creation are en-.
toying n quiet smoke in the hotel lob
b.. says the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Says one: What do you think Of
thstl Here's an item in this paper
which states that st. Paul man has
won a prize for embroidering lunch
cloth" Says the other: Say. amt
that great little suggestion for wives
whose time is all taken up by bridget"
The first one: sure II is. Just i'm.
agine the gabble across the table Yes.
Mrs Giggletts. George embroidered
this all by himself Isn't It dearf" And
then tho next day old card sharp will
lean forward and cackle. How per-
fectly exquisite! ! wonder II George
wouldn't teach Charles how to DO IT,
Say old man. what are We coming to
anyway" "Blesi II know. VIII
you drown little sorrow with mef'
Sure" They adjourned
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
Woman seeks ONCE.

Washington Woman Seeks Office.
The first woman in the state OF
Washington to aspire to a state office
Mrs. Josephine Corless Preston Of this
city, a native OF Minnesota, is max.
ing strong campaign for the Repub-
lican nomination for superintendent OF
public instruction.
Women have voted in Washington
less than year, but friends of Mrs.
Preston, believing she has the qualiflca
lions of an excellent state official,
have persuaded her tn enter the race,
and she has been causing the OLD line
politicians endless worry
Mrs. Preston Is not suffragette.
she is quiet, unassuming and capable.
For four years she has been superin.
tendent Of the schools of Walla Walla
county and for two years before that
was assistant in that office. She has
been a teacher In the schools here
for some years, an active worker In
educational circles, and a recognized
authority In the work.--Walla WALTZ
Correspondence st. Paul Dispatch.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that my
wife, Mrs. j. C. Patterson. having
left my bed and board, has no
longer the authority to contr act
debts against me, and that I will
not be responsible for any bills
that she may charge to my account.
]. c. Patterson.
Elko, Nevada, November 81, 1912.
l wk.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
NOTICE:

We wish to announce to the
public that we have again. taken
up the tailoring business. We
have secured first class Tailor
who can work with the best Of
them, and SO we are now ready TO
take all orders that might ZONE
our way.
We also have the finest cleaning
establishment in eastern Nevada.
Ladies and Gents cleaning solicited.
Give us a trial, prices reasonable.
Seymour Jacobs Co. Inc.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
DR.. George J. Criswell
OPTOMETRlST and OPTIClAN

makes speciality Of Fittirg Ola ses
and Using Glasses as a treatmei t
for sick headaches, stye conjunct "
tits, floating spots, and many all
ments. caused by errors of refrac
ton and eye strain. If you have
any of these troubles, consult.
DIR. George j. CrisweIl at the
Walther Rooming no sc over the
EHgleI Co S store Elko, Nevada.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
Trade rerma.

Postmaster (of Punk Hollow)-1
see that fustclas1 waiter in New
York gifts only $25 q month. and out
Of the small sum he has to pay his
omnibus" Ezra Henhouse-"Huhl
Why don't he live close to his Job and
walk7"--Puck.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
why IL Has Lasted.

Linen that was wrapped around
mummies 1000 years ago and 10 still
as good as new has been found in
Egypt By Prof. Flinders Petrie. Il n
assumed that the linen has never dur.
ing the 1000 years since II was FIRST
used been sent TO q laundry.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1912-12-07
BY contrsrla..

You never get what you want n
tnle restaurant said the irritable per
son. You can II you know how 10
order" replied the sad, sarcastic mar.
want something cool l ask for 4
cup OF hot coffee and Il I want soma.
ming warm call for iced tsA.e
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21

and every minute or two you
could hear a sizz as the tar
caught fire in a new place.
When the flames got through
the roof they shot up i:'to the
sky for many feet and lit UP all
that part of the city.
Thousands of people had gath
eted OH the hills about and at
the intersections of the streets.
The small boy was on the house
top and there were many women
standing at points of vantage.
Automobiles were there in force
and Winchester avenue was cor
gested at times with the m.
chimes. They were packed whore
ever there was an open space
large enough where the occu-
pants could get a good view of
the fire. When the spar's be-
gan to fly and there was imn1i-
nent danger of them setting the
tops Of the automobiles on ire
they moved to safer quarters.
1t was a sight that those who
witnessed will never forget. 1t
was one of the most spectacular
fires that. has ever visited The
'ity. The sparks made a beauti-
full sight as they passed north
over the city although they told
Of the destruction that was go
ing on at their source.
When the main building was
about consumed and the onlook-
ers thought the fire was close to
its end, the fire got into the wing
at the north of the building and
towards the Winchester piiC
where the oil and turpentinc w;.S
kept and it was seen that would
also go up in smoke. When the
slight explosions occurred, caus-
ed by the ignition of the oil and
turpentine the crowd pushed
back and took up their positions
at safer distance.
When the fire got started
right in this building it was a
beautiful sight, burning with an
almost pure white light. 1t show
ed plainly the intense heat that
was being generated by the oils
and turpentine.
If this part of the factory had
burned simultaneously with the
other part of the big building il
would have been impossible for
the fremen to have saved the
adjoining property as the flames
shot out at great distance and
the heat was so intense shat they
man came to her assistance with
his coat.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21
LARGE ENROLMENT AT
GETTYSBURG COLLEGE:
Figures Show 80 Per Cent Increase
Over Last Year--New Pro
fessors In Faculty.

Gettysburg, Sept. 1S Gettysburg
College opened this week with the
largest enrolment in the history OF
the institution The Increase in the
number of students entering being so
per cent over last years figures.
President Granville delivered the adj
dress OF welcome In Brua Chapel.
The new faculty members and officers
are as follows;
Professor Albert Billheimer, from
Princeton University, takes the chair
of the Franklin professorshIp of Greek
language and literature and Professor
q. M. Rice assumes his duties as vice
principal OF the Preparatory Depart
ment.
. Professor Clyde d. Slower becomes
registrar and Rev. S, r. Snyder is
assistant TO the president.
Earl Il. Bowman is the new student
Y. M. G. A. Secretary and Norman G.
Phillipy succeeds Fred G. Vail MS ath.
letic coach.
The new courses In Finance and
Commerce Civil Engineering and
Municipal (Sanitary) Engineering are
proving very popular.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21
ARCHDUCHEss ELLA

Vienna, Sept, 13.-The announces
ment OF the engagement OF the Arch
duchess ella, favorite granddaughter
OF the Emperor Francis Joseph, to n
young army officer OF noble but not
royal blood. liz to be followed by the
remuneration OF her rights as a Prin-
cess. The Archduchess is twenty
years old, and was expected TO make
a brilliant match, but she fell In love
with Count George Waldburg Hohe-
mems, a Dragon officer who was u
comrade Of her brother during their
education. The Archduchess told her
secret TO the Emperor who supported
the engagement against other menu
bers of the imperial family. The Prin-
ess will renounce her royal right ut
a ceremony in the great ceremonial
hall OF the Hofburg The Foreign Min
lister will present the act OF renuncia-
ton to the Emperor and all the mem
Der OF the Imperial family will give
their consent. The Archduchess will
make d deep reverence In front Of the
Emperor. go to the altar. and. laying
two fingers Of her nngloyed hand on
the gospel take the oath OF renuncia-
ton, After this she will sign the act.
and her future husband VIII renounce
all rights In her name.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21

New York, Sept. 17.--Mrs Lacy
Drexel Dahlgren. daughter Of the late
multlmillionaire Joseph Draxel win
not foliow'the custom OF the ultra-rich
and have her divorce trial secretly
behind closed doors of an appointed
referee Her attorneys have applied
to the Supreme Court for permission
TO have the issues framed so that they
may be presented to a jury in open
court. Mrs. Dahlgren is the wife OF
Eric b. Dahlgren, son of RearAdmira1
Dahlgren, OF Civil War fame Eric
Dahlgren has filed an answer In which
he denies the charge OF misconduct.
An unidentified woman is named Mrs.
Dahlgren's failure to have a referee
appointed is most surprising. because
most of the Drexels are Of the Cath
Ollie faith and do not regard divorce as
permissible under any circumstances.
She has been married twenty-five
years and is the mother of eight chill
dren.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21
MORE MEN LEAVE
FOR PAINT CREEK
Captain Viewer Takes Number Of Sol
dIers TO Paint Creek For Guard
Duty

This evening on train No. Is Cap
tain George l.. Viewer will leave for
Paint Creek Junction with a number
of men where they will join Company
f ard remain until the trouble there
has been settled. Today Captain View
es had the armory open and number
of recruits enlisted. ana they will be
taken along. The men going with the
captain are S. ]. Pearell. A. T. Clo-
han. ID. n. Pearell, II. r.. Anderson,
G. w. Butts, G. r. Frayel. j. r. JAG
obs, c. f. Gordon. s. J. Snyder and
Walter Watkins.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21
ARbOR DAY MAY
Be OCTOBER Is

Although no date has been set apart
as Autumn Arbor Day throughout
West Virginia by State Superintend.
ent M. +. Shawkey, II is probable that
Friday. Oct. 25, will be the date when
the school teachers. pupils and citi.
zens of Martinsburg will be called up.
on TO observe the day by planting
trees
At the present time the State of
West Virginia is engaged in fight
against the enemy OF one tree The
chestnut blight has gained great head
way instha United States. aud lately
has made serious inroads upon the
trees OF West Virginia. At the next
session OF the legislature a sum OF
money will be asked for in an appro-
priation 10 fight this plague. and a sys-
tematic campaign viii be carried on
against 1t.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21
WORK Progressing
AT BRICK PLANT
Large Force OF Men at Work and Big
Plant at North Mountain VIII
Soon be Up.

The foundation walls are completed
for the fifth chamber, or unit. of a
continuous brick kiln at the plant of
the Adamantine Clay Product Co. at
North Mountain, and IL is expected
that the kiln will be finished this
year II will have a capacity OF l.
100000 bricks per month and viii be
one Of the largest in the state.
The brick will be burned with coal
gas, and TO this end three gas pro-
ducers with capacity OF $4,000 cubic
feet. each, win be erected at the
plant.
Supt. jenkins now has about forty
men. brlcklayers. tenders and labor
ers. at work and this force, he says,
will be increased to seventy-iye In a
week or so. This brick plant win be
an important industry in Berkeley
county when ready for operation. but
which. owing to the size Of II, takes a
long time TO do. Still. the work Is
progressing rs rapidly rs circumstan-
ces will permit.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21

The most destructive fire in
the history of Martinsburg oc-
cur Sunday evening when the
plant of the Stewart Vehicle
Company was burned.
The fire started shortly after
six o'clock and just about the
time the people were starting for
the early services in the church
es, the RyneaPs went out Burke
street and many turned their
steps away from the church and
followed the fire wagon.
Some minutes after the chem
zeal wagon had responded to the
call the big fire bell of the city
hall struck seven, which is the
general fire alarm calling out all
the fire companies. This was fol-
lowed by the general ringing of
the bell followed at intervals by
the striking of the ward number
and the sounding of the general
alarm.
When the general alarm was
sounded the people began to
leave their homes and when they
found out that it was the Stew
art Vehicle works that was on
fire, they made their way to the
southern part of the city. 1t
seemed that everyone was going
to the fire and when the flames
began to break out just as it got
dark and showed the greatness
of the fire the stream of human
ity going south was increased.
1t was just about dusk when
the fremen got to work, for the
evening was cloudy and it got
dark early, and when the flames
began to break through the WIN
dows of the big factory building
it made an illumination that at
tracted the curious from all
parts of the city.
To those who arrived on the
scene first there was nothing but
a huge volume of smoke issuing
from the building. Later the
flames began to break out now
and then from the windows but
they were driven back by the
vigilant firemen and those watch
ers who were not close enough
to take in the real seriousness
of the situation thought that
they were going to be successful
in putting out the fire.
In about half an hour one Of
the big machines fell through
the floor and that left a big a !
shaft, as it were, and the flames
started for the roof. The r)ot
was made of a tar composition
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21
VIII RehulIo Soon

Mr.. Claude Stewart said this after
noon that the company win com
mence TO rebuild the plant at once
and tnat the prospects for future buei
ness in their line was never brighter
than now.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21

New York, Sept 14-Fire today de-
stroyed the United States army stables
at Fort Totten. Long Island. Thirty
eight horses and mules were burned
with loss OF fifty thousand dollars.
Five hundred soldiers fought the
flames but were unable to stop them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21
STEWART VEHICLE CO.'S PLANT
IS TOTALLY DESTROYED BY FIRE!
LOSS ESTIMATED OVER S1OO,0OO BUT WELL COVERED
BY INSURANCE TWILL REBUILD At ONCE

Fire Largest Ever Visited Martinsbug and Reflected Light
Seen For Many Mes-Thousands of People Attracted
to the Scene Spent Considerable Time Watch
ing the Destruction of the Big Plant.
The plant of Vehicle Company totally destroyed
Sunday evening The fire shortly after o'clock and burn
ed for than hours while the ruins still mouderng
this afternoon
The started from defective electric wires
The total loss is estimated to be than 100000
The insurance which carried with the H. s. Thompson
Agency $107,500
Many suburban residences valuable factory prop
erty was in great danger of destruction.
The by the excellent work of the remen confed to
the factory building
The had gained such Roadway when the fremen arrived
Immediately that it would be impossible
to the factory.
The heroic the fire department saved the
surrounding property.
Lack of water pressure beginning the handicap
ped the fremen in their work
An inadequate supply of hos prevented the remen from play
ing streams the fire.
line of from the Klboum Mill supplied by the big
pump their plant did effective work preventing
spread of the flames.
than people gathered the fire to watch the
conhagration.
the fire in all parts of the
rounding country far as Pen Mar
While the officials of the company would make statement
this morning expected that when the insurance adjusted
that the building will be rebuilt and operation resumed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21

bling walls and smouldering ruins the
building and contents being entirely
daSfroVad
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21

New York. Sept. 14.--Deputy Police
Commissioner Mckay today found
former Inspector Hayes guilty Of max
ing false statements and dismissed
him from the court.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21

II ycu want the news when ~ 10
news. read The Herald, -.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-09-21
COL. Triple RETlREs.
Had served Thirty-six Years In
Army.

Washington. d. G., Sept. 14--Col.
Percy II. Trippe. recently on duty at
the Mounted Service school at Fort
Riley. Kas., was placed on the retired
list of the army on his own application
today, afser more than thirty-six
years Of active service. Col. Trippe Is
from Georgia and was graduated from
West Point in 1880. His entire SER
vice las been with the cavalry.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-07-12
hfcIIeohen Rriefs-

Ms William Apple and children. 81
pr" more III. j. spending Few DAYS
DO MS cry WITH friends ana relatives
''itfi'HIrr. 90. wfu have been visit
.hH iii'hi~ 'r fris City. e..l! return To-
t.' r home. to-day
The y,uuc ,fiII of Mr. AMI Nfrs
..f - l'rrs"N. Of tiarflsld street who
"is been 100 fpr the past several weeks.
- lrTror iug very nicely
MfN Fipti WHIT" and daughter Helen.
~ ''t''' -r.fF a.. who have been visit
ing f'',f and relatives IN this city
r"i'fnri 90 their home to-day
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-07-12
'GRAW
Naga Nc7a-c~ - iso- . Ns.---.
Gee o-s- T~s-s- Niu A.
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p. 0r1r0r IA -o- - r-u-. -sr- rtstro-s
'o-car sls Ho- 1atn r Nrs-u ri.
Wee frrria. Na-iors con-trt--
-lar
Ano-E Do ott-r visitors .-r. I.
I0rss. Nsr.oraI con -ri-ts---ar
from Aair- iavt1 o. Francis. - =
I-0uis Thomas McCue Nartons.
' --- fte---a- from colorado "a
card p Gotra. National committee
mar from Missouri. Hars-s CARRIER
former Ns-iorai con-ri-feemar from
OHIO John H NcC-ory q R-oosfvn
k-presrr'a'frr John FS'rrerald. chair
ran NJ tre appropriation cornriftee
'' me House Reese VI LINK. Nation
"a. Committeeman from Arizona
There has been a growing stream
of confribI' ions implying into -he
governor ONCE daily Nearly a
score came to-day. VARYING in amounts
from 81 20 5000. with So porhaps a
fair average
Joseph Gursy % Pittsburgh n
nephew Of Co. James NJ GureV for.
mer National committeeman from
Pennsylvania. came with John T. Nc.
Graw. The National committeeman
from West Virginia
Mr. McGraw assured the nominee
hat the Democrats in West virginia
mad settled their faciional differences
and would unite in his support
Senators Chiffon and Watson. Mr
McNraw 5 former opponents. are eX.
pected tomorrow
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-07-12

ALBUQV CIRQUE. y. NJ. July Ii
President Taft has requested tho
resignation Of Creighton VI Foraker.
for l3 years United States marshal
OF New Mexico. and brother Of former
Senator y. Foraker. Of Ohio.
Secundio Romro, Lender Of the Re
publican party in San Miguel county.
is 10 he nominated Saturday ny the
President as Foraker's successor. II
is said
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-07-12
CHARTER ISSUED
At Columbus for Interurban Road "a
Connect wheeling and GAINESVILLE.

r'arf"r has been ISSUED FOR fNe
E"t'-titI' con. Fair lew & Wheeling
inter urban Power company at CoIurn-
hNS. ONO. for construction Of tho limo
~ ono" 4 sufficient stock can Dee sold
in d." near future. The organization Z
~" company has been kept quiet far
u" past several months untl the pro-
motors were iu position TO make arfit-
c"f'n Tor tile incorpora ton The ter
nin"ls - the rpad viii bc at Wheeling
AMI Zsue~VIlie
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-07-12
ONE KILLED.: MANY
INJURED IN EXpI OetOH

PlTTSBJ RGH. July 11-Jesse
Walsh. an electrician. was ollled and
nine other persons injured. none
fatally. when six gasoline tanks OF ;he
Petroleum Products Company here OK
ploded during a FIRE late to-day -Four
OF The Injured are women stenoc-
raphers employed IN offices near the
plant. The damage is estimated a.
s. UOo
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-07-12
Bell Phone 1881
Mutual Loan Co.
BETHANY COLLEGE
Albert T. cAMERoN. MI.
Room AZ. tth Floor.
CITY bAEK nUrL DINO.
100 Msrkes Street

BIZ IHAN1 COLLEGE: Seventh
t1's an
An..f -
NeWp
collie
Agrc
Wells
aud l lfrfo-r
PRESIDENT THOMAS T. L. WIN"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-07-12
RETURNED HOME TO FIND
HER HUSBAND SUICIDED

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. July Ii
When Mrs. Ella Harimott went 10 her
nome here 20 day she saw black crepe
haheins ont Of a window. and hurry
ing into the house she found her hus
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-07-12

ln 1909 there were 1854 florist estsb-
li~hi r"ntS IN tho Tinted States reporting
pioil"fs valued at f3fS72 600 whil. IN
- ti'lt N'r" N.|' eStRhiis han enfx
WIN products valued az SIS $50 900 m
increase OF l,si7 embellishments or ~ 7
per cent. and Sis.il3 600. or - 2 nor cent