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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-06
MO ATTACK ON T. q.
BY TAFT's FRIENDS
President Denies Bad Relations With
the Colonel and Refuses TO
Reply to Criticisms.

Washington. Jan ) President
raft g supporters for his denomination
,or the presidency have been informed
HAT all attacks on Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt must cease, no matter what
ais intentions are. The president, un-
Ter no circumstances, will countenance
such action
II was said ihat the president had
expressed himself as being at a loss
o account for reports that relations
between himself and Colonel Roosevelt
gere seriously strained.
He had not taken opportunity to re-
ply directly to any utterances of Col
Jnel Roosevelt that have been inter-
preted ia some quarters as attacks
lpon the policy of the administration.
It is said the president does not wish
dis friends to 20 any further than he
mas.
The Taft campaign for delegates in
he presidents own state win be made
With his trust busting record as its
basis. Lawrence x. Langdon, who has
been designated as the administration
leader in Ohio, had conferences with
Senator Burton and the five Republi-
can members of the house from Ohio
relative 10 beginning the campaign for
delegates and to Offset whatever senti-
ment has been created against the
president by the efforts which Senator
LaFoilette and his followers have
made It was agreed that the presi-
dents achievements in enforcing the
Sherman antitrust law afforded the
most promising issue.
Mr.. Lagoon will return to Ohio and
begin work at once. He will start with
a speech al Akron on Jan. 8 and will
follow it with another at Columbus
ON Jan. II. He will advocate the cleo
ton OF Taft delegates and the endorse
ment of Taft and his administration by
the Ohio state convention.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-06

stock is on hand or whether the man
il caught with the money? He will
he taxed on the money just the same.
While on the other hand. If it is to
be considered that way, the business
man should be considered. The aver
year has allowed his stock to go down
and an inventory is taken while
about the first of April he is in pos
session OF a large amount of stock for
the spring and summer months. This
stock is not paid for but ii is there.
Another thing. most business
houses take an inventory OF their
stock the first of the year and they
arc in a position to know exactly
what it is worth, while about the first
Of April it is mostly guess work The
assessor is hindered much in his work
by having the assessment made on
the first of the year on account of
this inventory.
Again, a man is given an assess
ment blank to fill out about the first
of the year. He may Keep this blank
until June 90. the time set by law
when it must be returned to the as
SCISSOR, before he makes out his re.
port The question is whether he is
able to tell exactly what property and
cash he had on April l, when he has
not made an inventory. 1t is neces-
sary for him to guess, and guessing
Is far from accurate. II the assess
ment begins January /, he is more
able to 90 so as he has his inventory
TO figure from"
The question is one that is attract
ing much attention throughout the
state, and il is probable that some
arrangement will be made to have II
taken up at the next session of the
legislature for change.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-06
Unclaimed Letters.

Following is the list OF unclaimed
letters remaining in the postoffce at
Marti2sburg, w Va, January !. 1912:
Mr.. Emil Auerbach, MT John G.
Boins, Mr.. Thomas d. Brown, Mr.. G..
c. Bronson, Mr. Herbert c. Brooks,
Miss Clio NJ. Bukill, Miss Lydia NJ.
Renchoff, Mr.. Bender, Atty. at Law;
II. c. Cushwa, Mr.. Robert Dean,
Samuel Fitz Mill Co, Mr.. Marion
Glotezelty, Mr.. Thomas Hovenden, Mr..
w p. Hughes. Miss Margaret Haas.
Mr.. IJowery Haly, Mr. r F. Hartley,
Mr.. Harry Johnson, Mr.. d. c. Lanon,
Martinsburg Limestone Co, Mr.. Fa-
aies May. T. f. Nokes, Mr.. Holland
Price. Mrs. ~ b. Parker, Mrs Hat
tic Robert. Miss Laura N. e. Rorke,
Mr.. A. o. Russler, Mr.. Tomas Flet-
cher, Mr.. Timobei Strok Miss Lula
Stotlemyer, John Wilmington, NJ
Antonio vitulla. Manuel Gracia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-06
ARE YOU WARM?

The cold spell today reminds us that
there are many about the city who are
rot well supplied with this world s
goods and may be suffering from the
severity of the winter. Some time
since the management of the Stone
Home made an appeal for old clothing
and bedding Now is the time that
the poor need what you have no use
for and if you will notify anyone in
connection with the institution what
ever you have will be called for and
distributed to the needy
The clothing and bed coverings
which you have about the house, most
likely in your way, viii help to keep
warm the bodies of those more unfor-
Sunate. Now is the time to help
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-06
Locust Hi News.

Locust Hill, Dec. 3O.-Mr Charles
Shrlyer has returned home after
spending a short time in Washington.
Mr.. George Bowers, of McConnells-
burg, Pa. is visiting his father, Mr..
Marion Bowers.
Mrs. Jane KEGS has returned home
from visiting her sister in Washing
ton.
Mr.. Charles Harrison, of Hagers-
town, is visiting Mr. John Pitco.
Mr.. r. l.. Albright spent Saturday
in Clearspring, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. e. Norrington spent
Thursday in Hedgesville.
Mr.. Samuel Downey spent Christmas
at Hancock
Messrs J. VIM. and NJ c. Kennedy
are in Harrisburg, Pa. on business.
Mr.. John Holder left Wednesday for
Wilmington, Del. TO visit his son.
Mr.. Arthur Wilson left Monday for
Romney.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-06
SOME BUSINESS ETHICS
Formulated by General Claim Agent of
the Baltimore and Ohio Road.

the bdItlmOTe ana Onio noaNs
General Claim Agent Egan. of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, has for
mulated code of business ethics for
the guidance of his department in its
dealings with the public in the set
tlement Of claims during the coming
year. Mr.. Egan's ideas as to the OBJ
servance of the principle of the Col
den Rule will be forwarded in a few
days to each Claim Agent employed
by the big railroad system.
Essaying the role of Photographer
and laying aside for the time being
the arduous duties of his Official posi-
ton to pen pert paragraphs pertain
ing to principle, the General Claim
Agent OF the Baltimore and Ohio
strikes the keynote of twentieth cen
fury railroad methods in the New
Year Greetings to his staff officers
when he says:
'Be polite and kind to the poor.
Remember that many an honest heart
beats beneath the ragged coat, and a
kind word during life is worth the
best sermon ever preached after
death.
do not be deceitful Tell the truth
and take your medicine: it is better
for your conscience, the company and
your fellow men.
'Do not be colossal knocker. Life
J., but flash at best. We should help
instead of knock.
BE honest Because a claimant is
poor do not take advantage of him
lor his condition. Fate may lead you
his way some day.
BE frank in all things. If a claim
ant asks your advice. give It openly
and freely. If your advice is not Ia
ken. your duty has been done.
"Be courteous. In dealing with the
public, do not endeavor to create the
Impression that you own the road
Remember that the railroad is but the
servant of the people.
"Be ever patient. Patience is a
virtue which few mea possess. If a
claimant Whites you and says all
manner of things against you, treat
him with all the politeness and kind
ness you possess, and ere the day has
passed he will bemoan the fact that
he made an ass Of himself"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-06
IN MEMORY OF
REV. ]. A. HoFFHEiNs, D. D.

A good man and a faithful laborer
in the church has fallen asleep in
Jesus"
With a feeling touched with sad.
ness ard regret. we have heard the
news OF the death OF DR.. J. A. Hoff-
helms, the venerable. faithful and be-
loved pastor of Christ Reformed
church of our city
A tribute to the memory of one
whose nobility Of character and great
usefulness in the church during long
life, is but due to him from one who
has known him from infancy to his
death.
The first time saw DR. Hoffheins
he was an infant sleeping quietly in
his mothers arms. His father, Rev.
u II. Hoffheins, of blessed memory,
was pastor of the Reformed congre-
CATION at Elizabethtown, Lancaster
county, Pa, in the early forties. |
had Just graduated from Pennsylvania
College, Gettysburg. Pa. and was
visiting my brother, who was then
pastor of the Lutheran congregation
ct Elizabethtown.
Subsequently. in lS47 l became the
successor of my brother, and for sew
eral years a colaborer with the elder
Honheins. with whom l became inti-
mate. Our relations were pleasant.
and We labored together in harmony.
| therefore knew the deceased in his
boyhood, and as a student, and then
as pastor OF Christ church in our city
for nearly twoscore of years.
Naturally. therefore. his death, 50
sudden. saddened my heart and en-
listed my sincere sympathy for his
bereaved family: and | realized that
his congregation and the church gen
orally sustained a great loss. for DR..
Hoffheins was an eloquent and force
full pulpit orator, and a pastor devot-
ed to his people. and very successful
IA church work, always looking to the
material and spiritual interests of his
people. He was highly respected by
the community and his influence was
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-06
POPULATION OF THE PEN is t,17s
Warden M. /. Brown Makes His Re-
port for the Month of December.

Warden NJ. L. Brown has submitted
the following report for the state peni-
Tertiary for the month of December,
1911: Number received from state
courts, II; witness returned, ! total,
Y. harged-eXpiration of SEN
tence, IS; pardoned, 4. paroled, IL;
total 81 Gain in population for the
month. Al. Population December 30,
1911, LIS.
The official report of the warden
Tor the year 1911 shows a net gain
Of 3S in the population of the insti-
tuition, there being that many more
prisoners on the roll at the beginning
Of the year 1912 than there we're at
the beginning of the year 1911. OF
those listed under the head "discharg-
cd" 80 were pardoned. SO were parol-
ed Il died from natural causes and
three were executed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-06
READY FOR WORK.
Elliott Northcott Goes to Washington
to Receive Instructions.

Huntington, w. Va, Jan. 5.-Elliott
Northcott left here for Washington,
where he will confer with officials of
tie state department relative to his
work as the new minister to Vene-
2uela. Mr.. Northcott has heretofore
heen stationed in Nicaragua and the
promotion is an important one. Mr..
and Mrs. Northcott plan to sail on the
twentieth from New York for Vene-
zuela. They will be accompanied by
their son Andrew Northcott as far as
Culver. where he will remain IN school
end then they will proceed to Caracas.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-06
Holt Resians.

]. Howard Holt. Jr., of Moundsville,
has resigned his position as secretary
to President Thomas f. Hodges of the
West Virginia University to enter the
Cincinnati School of Music, to further
his ability as a violinist
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-06
United States OF America, Northern
District Of West Virginia, Sc.

In the United States District Cours
for said District.
In the matter Of Brown Mackey.
bankrupt No. 3S7 in bankruptcy. Petit
ton for Discharge.
To the Honorable Aston G.. DAYTON
Judge OF the District Court OF tina
United States for the Northern Ola
trict OF West Virginia.
Brown Makey, OF Martinsburg. in
the county of Berkeley and State of
West Virginia in said district, respect.
fully represents that on the first day
OF March. last PAST. he vas duly ad-
judged bankrupt under the acts OF
Congress relating to bankruptcy: that
he has duly surrendered all his prop
erty and rights of property, and has
fully complied with all the require
ments OF said acts and OF the orders
of the court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may be
decreed by the court to have fun
discharge from all debts provable
against his estate under said bankrupt
acts, except such debts as are except
ed by law from such discharge.
Dated this End day OF Ja1gary, A.
d. 1912.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-06

There are several injudicious ways
Cf making the best of things. One
Of them is illustrated by the humble
young curate, pictured long ago in
Punch, who protested when the bishop,
his host, expressed doubts of an egg
the curate was eating. On, no, my
lord; | assure you some parts Of 1t
are excellent" Fancy looking on the
bright side of bad eggi The effort
was surely less ingratiating than the
curate supposed. Indeed this habit
Of seeing good in everything may be-
come the mast uncomfortable of virtues,
as distressing as grim patience, which
is a common and effective method of
wearing out the mind. | like to re-
member the complacent old lady who
said when friend reminded her that
she had had little trouble in her life.
Eyes, but I've made the most of what
| have had" She chose more wisely
than the people who come exhausted
out of their victories over circum-
stance Wounds of the spirit are
glorious only when the battle has been
mighty.-January Atlantic.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-06
Swallowed the Thermometer.

Joseph Hamilton. Throop miner
In a Scranton hospital swallowed the
clinical thermometer put in his mouth
tc take his temperature, as the nurse
turned away for a moment. and was
dead in two hours.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-06

Morris. H., Jan. 5.--Senator LaE'ol-
lette showed himself recovered from
his attack Of poisoning, but narrowly
escaped injury when he arrived here
from Joliet. As the car stopped the
senator leaped from the step and was
running along the platform, when he
slipped and fell. He was helped to his
feet, a bit dazed by the shock, but de
clared himself uninjured.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-06

The young men will probably be a
little shy Of the girls this year, as
they are apt to take advantage OF leap
year If the boys have been In any
way slow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-06

Booze" to the value of about six
thousand dollars has been dumped in
to New York sewer and found its
way into New York harbor. 1t viii
not be such a long time until there
will be some booze vending its way
into the Tuscarora.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-06
LaFoIiette Suddenly Ill

Joliet, H., Jan. Still suffering
from the effects OF ptomaine poison
ing, Senator LaFollette, OF Wisconsin.
spoke for half an hour here in a
crowded theater. Several hundred per-
sons were unable to gain admission
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-06

The red lights were put out for a
right but it is understood they are
burning as brightly as ever. Merely
New Years call on the part of the
officials
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-06
BROWN MACKEY.
Bankrupt.
Northern District of West Virginia.

Northern District of West Virginia.
IS:
On this 3rd day of January, A. D
1912, on reading the foregoing petit
tioa, it is
Ordered by the court that hearing
be had upon the same on the Sth day
of February, A. D. 1912, before said
court, at Martinsburg in said strict,
a. ten o'clock in the forenoon; and
that notice thereof be published in the
Martinsburg Herald, a newspaper
printed in said distr ct. and that all
known creditors and other persons in
interest may appear at the said time
and place. and show cause. If any they
have, why the prayer of the said petit
toner should not be granted.
And it is further ordered by the
court, that the clerk shall send b.
mail 20 all known creditors copies OF
said petition and this order, address
ed TO them at their places of residence
as stated.
Witness the Honorable Aston G..
Dayton, Judge of the said court, and
the seal thereof, at Marinsburg, In
said district. on the 3rd day of Janu-
ary. A. D. 1912.
Attest:
c. B. KEFAUVER. Clerk
U. s. D. c., n. d. w. va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-06
NOTHING TO CONCEAL
SAYS SENATOR WATSON
Senator Watson Working for Demo
cratic Party's Best interests
Suited With Any Coed Man.

Washington, January 1.-THE story
Of Senator Clarence w. Watson's ac
|tiyity in the Presidential campaign, al
published in the Baltimore sun, has
created considerable interest and
variations of the original story have
been used that have not pleased the
Senator's friends
Mr.. Watson says that he has moth
ing TO conceal as to his position II
the selection of the party's nominee
II can afford to be perfectly frank
az to my feelings about the demo
cratic situation" he said, "as am in
the position of most of the thinking
men in the party in that I am trying
to find out the best way to secure the
right man to lead US in the fight for
the Presidency.
No Settled Convictions.
This means that my mind IS open
to conviction, though it does not mean
that ] have 10 convictions of my own.
When | speak of convictions am
thinking more Of questions of avail
ability OF candidates than | am of OPP
position to any Of the gentlemen I'M
der consideration by the public, as
think we have a peculiarly strong list
Of candidates. Any of them viii suit
me as far as my personal desires are
concerned
an other words. think that the
people in orr states at home are just
as likely to know who ought to be
nominated by the democratic party as
we senators here in Washington If
I were sure that sentiment for any
ore of the candidates had crystalized
in West Virginia, 7 might be willing
10 help the man of their choosing. I
have mixed very little in these local
political issues in our state since
came to the senate and have avoided
all activities that would have made
me appear to desire to become a poll
teal dictator.
'eThere is sentiment in the state fer
all of the candidates. and | think
could correctly size up that sentiment
md say with some degree of certainty
as to who the first. second and third
choices would be if q poll were taken,
but I am not certain enough to feel
justified in risking public statement
Of my conclusions. I am sure that
sentiment has not centered on any one
man definitely enough for me to feel
that | must get behind that man.
Party Outlook Bright
AS to national conditions, will
say that | think that as a party we
ore in good shape and that conditions
generally are such as to make a man
who has the general good of the coun-
try at heart justified in having a very
feeling of optimism.
"There has been cessation of reck-
less radical talk to the advantage of
real progressiveism.
by the way, what is progressive
ism?' 1t certainly does not mean all
these different foolish isms' that take
refuge under its banner.
For instance. a man who advocates
a distinctive policy is not a progress
sive. and this is a fact that many
shortsighted men overlook, appar-
entity.
"The only real progressive is a con-
structive progressive, if | have the
right view of the matter.
Excepting that simple definition in
mind, want to see the democratic
party nom nate a real progressive, If
We fail to do this we will run a chance
Of losing the next election; otherwise,
we are certain to win"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-06

The first saow of the year failed to
sfford any sleiGhing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-06

y POOLG
Will give prompt attention to al
business entrusted 20 his care,
special attention given to convey
ancing and settlement OF estates.
once over Merchants & Farmers
Bank. Martinsburg. West w
Or. w. (. MiNGHiNi,
--Martlnsbura, West Virginia
VIII practice Dentistry In all o. 10
branches. Gas anu local anaesthrdcs
administered All Trrk cd't-a ai"esa
Prices Rtasonanle Once ~
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-01-06
Are you writing it 1912?

Cold? Well we should say it is.
, 1912-08-03

Japan wished to acquire Magdalena bay in
Mexico through q private corporation for
subsequent conveyance to q corporation
public in character, thus controlling the COM
merce via the Panama Canal. The resolu.
ton is equivalent to the reaffirmation and
strengthening of MoGroeism
A coalition of Democrats with Republican
Progressive Senators has improved the pros
poets for the passage Of five pending Tariff
Bills, especially the Sugar Bill. 1t s,howeyer.
doubtful whether President Taft would sign
Bills passed in that manner. A new Sugar
Bill would probably impose lower duties
than those already ~telegraphed.
San Juan, 2nd.-8 a. M. Thursday no fresh
cases reported.
London, August 2nd-The race for the
Goodwood cup run at Goodwood yesterday
resulted as follows Tulhbarbine LIST, King
William 2ud, Tootles 3rd.
Jamaica, 2nd.-H. NJ. S. Melpomene left
Port Royal for Virgin Islands yesterday.
10 an.
Barbados, bar, 3019, E. fair.
Dominica, 5000, partly cloudy, N.
St. Kits, =" 3O.O1, NE. fair.
4 pm.
Barbados, bar. 3O15, NE. cloudy.
Dominica, &" 1896, n. E. partly cloudy,
st. Kits, /" 29.97, NE.
New York, August 2ud.
Flour, Winter Clears per barrel 81 so,
AIeal, Kindred, per barrel S4.O5.
New Seasons Pork no quotation.
Heavy Mess Pork 204-92O8
Sugar {Musoovndo 50 test l6otbs. 3 49,
Molosses Eng. Islds. per gal. no quotation.
Liverpool Cotton, middIing Upland, Z 9-20d.
Exchange, New York &Loudou, 60 days sight
Asa
Exchange New York and London, sight 4.87f
London, August 2nd
Dem. Crystals lGs. 9d.-17s. Cd.
S,oo. Muscovado, floating terms in
boud, los. 0I.-10s. 81
German beet IS + o. b. 12s 81.
Java Sugar 5000 Gibraltar or Channel for
orders, floating terms, 12a. Cd.
DemeIara Rum, is, dds. SD.
Cocoa Trinidad, good mIddllng Red, nom.
pr cwt, rs,
Cotton, Medium Fine Stat Liverpool, nominal
Is. 23d.
Bank Of Ea4iand Rate Of discount 5.
Conso.s 743
Three per cent Rentes in Paris 1925.
, 1912-08-03
Christiaust4d.

July 29th-per schnr Vigilant for st.
Thomas-Catheriue Elizabeth Pedro, Peter
Philips, Michael Brady, Luther Meyers,
Buildinginspector Phiiipsen, Maria Francis.
July 31st-per schnr. Vigilant from st.
Thomas ". Laplay, E Bjelker, f. Williams,
w. Morris.
July 31st-per s. s. Guiana for New York
Mrs. James Christmas and sous Leon and
Gustav Christmas, Beatrice Christian.