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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-11-23
SOMETHING ABOUT
GURUS. SENATORS
Fifteen Have Served Since the Form
alton Of the State-Wood
County Had Three

West Virginia, since her formation,
has had fifteen United States sena
Van Wrinkle, of Parkersburg.
tors. the first two being Senators w.
p. Wiley, of Monongala and p G..
The Wiley side and successors fol-
low:
w. p. Wiley, of MonongaIia: H. G.
Davis, of Mineral; J. L. Kenna, OF
Kanawha; J. N. Camden. of Wood !:
S. b. Elkins. of Randolph; Davis Eel.
kins, of Randolph; c. ~ Watson, of
Marion.
Nine men constitute the Van Win.
kle succession, as follows:
p. c. Van Wrinkle. of Wood A. I.
Foreman, of Wood; A. r. Caperton,
OF Monroe; Samuel Pnce, of Green
brier; Frank Hereford. of Monroe; ].
N. Camden. of Wood e. j Faulkner,
of Berkeley, ~ B. Scott of Ohio and
w. e. Chiffon. of Kanawha.
II will be seen that one and only
one ever came back" after having
left the Senate, namely J. II. Camden,
whose name appears in both lines of
succession, having succeeded the late
John r. Kenna. Besides Senator
Kenna, Senators Caperton and Elkins
died in office. A son. father and
grandfather occupied th- Wiley sue
cession for % OF the so years since
the formation of the namely
Davis Elkins, S. b. Elkins and II. G,
Davis.
Senator S. b. Elkins served 16
years, the longest period for any one
man. Senators Davis, Faulkner and
Scott II years each, Senator Kenna
10, Senators Wiley anG Camden 8
each and Senators Van Wrinkle and
Boreman each. Senator Price serv-
ed nearly two months and Senator
Davis Elkins less than one month,
Wood county heads the list with
three OF the fifteen, Monroe, Randolph
and Kanawha two each, and Berke-
ley, Greenbrier Mineral. Marion,
Monongalia and Ohio each one.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-11-23
MENTAL AcR0BATiCs
OF A CEYL0N YOUTH.
Remarkable Feats Performed by BOY
OF Sixteen.

The report from the Ceylon branch
OF the Royal Asiatic society ut Colon.
bo describes the remarkable mathe-
NAUTICAL fcats before that body of a
Tamil boy Of sixteen. named Arumo-
gan
The youth Knows no English except
the names Of the numerals and mathe-
NAUTICAL expressions. lie is abnormal
not only In mind but in body. for he
has six fingers Oh each hand and six
toes on each foot Personally, he be.
Iicves that his mathematical genius is
gilt of the god subranana. He says
that when be was eight years old lie
vas taken TO the karthigay festival at
Tiruparankundram and that in the
night he dreamed that the god came TO
him and wrote the word Mathemat-
les OH his tongue. and that in the
morning he had twelve fingers aud
twelve toes Instead of the normal mum
Der
At the same time, he declares. he
found himself suddenly possessed OF
great calculating powers. Among the
tests to which lie was submitted by
the Royal Aslatic society, all of which
he responded to in five seconds or less
were the square root of 800. 7T6-the
bnswer to which is o24; the cube root
of 2T4,G25 Go; the product of 9TG and
79-T7101. and the product of 9S2.347
and 23l. The answer to the last, which
IS 22G922. 1T5. came IN two seconds.
In the case of one sum given him the
examiners had the wrong answer set
Down in writing. but the correct an
swer was given by the youth. Prob
lens in compound interest. discount
exchange and other arithmetical rules
were given him. but he answered all
tests correctly, using only mental cal
culations.
From time 10 time the world has been
startled by wonderful lightning calcu
lators such rs this I;omanof. the
French lightning calculator, is still liy-
ing aud has been able for years 10
iuggle in an extraordinary fashion
with figures. He can give in mo.
ment the day of the week on which
any given date fell There died at the
end of last year the famous lightning
calculator known as the Marvellous
Griffith"
When discovered, at twenty.sevea
years Of age, by Il Chicago newspaper
man. he was working on a farm for
so cents daily and his board In Feb
ruary, 1910, score of professors from
Harvard university tried to corner
Griffith, but he gave the solution to
the problems set him almost immedi
atey after they were mentioned to
him
Giacomo Nknsiameli, when eight
years of age. could solve a great vari,
ETY. offvery difficult arthmetical prob,
lens by the mere operation Of, the
mind. The Royal Academy of Sciences
IN Paris placed him in college. but
it was found that his mental calculat
ing faculties began to diminish when
he devoted himself to ordinary study
The English mathematician, Wallis,
performed arithmetica operations,
such as the extraction Of roots to forty
decimal places solely by bis marvellous
power of memory.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-11-23
RESUME HEARING IN
HARVESTER CASE
Herring testimony Against the
Trust VIII be Resumed Tomor-


CHICAGO, III. Nov 21.--The hear.
ing OF. testimony in the Government
suit 10 dissolve the International liar
vcster Company is 10 DO resumed in
this city tomorrow morning. Promi-
nent officials Ct the harvester trust
and numerous other witnesses have
been subpoenaed Examiner Robert
Taylor viii conduct the examination
while Edwin p Grosyenor. assistant
to Attorney General Wickersham,
win continue as prosecutor for the
Government.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-11-23
A SPLENDID RECORD.

Hon. John }. Cornwell has entered
upon his twenty third year as editor of
the Hampshire Review Under his
management the Review has become
recognized as one Of the strong Demo
cratic wedklies OF the state. It's edi-
torials are always read with interest,
not only by It's paid subscribers, but
by the newspaper fraternity wherever
II circulstes.
"a entering upon another year, the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-11-23
WILL GIVE FREE SLAVES.
Plan Adopted to Hurt Trade of Eng
Ish Barber Shops.

Two local hairdressers have declin
ed to advance the price OF a shave
from 2 cents to cents, the Walsall
branch OF the Federation of Hair
dressers has decided to open free
shaving saloons as near as possible
TO the two barber shops
Other hairdressers who may suffer
financial loss from the free saloons
will be compen stated, and a subscrip.
ton list has been opened to help the
association in it's action
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-11-23
THEY VII BUY 1T.

Senatorial candidates continue TO
spring up like mushrooms. and all de-
clare that their chances for winning
could not be improved upon. This
may sound good to those who spent
thou sands in the recent campaign, but
they should understand that their
money did not mean that they ought
10 be elected
In every county of the State the as
pirants poured their money reckless
ly. Berkeley county received some
thing over ten thousand from one can
didate and no one has ever dared to
estimate what the others sent here.
In all, it has been variously estima-
ted that the Republican and Bull
Moose senatorial candidates spent
more than 100000 in the State. This
sum is not included in what the other
candidates contributed to the fund.
If the regular Republicans expect
to control the legislature and elect a
senator they will use more money
than was spent in the campaign; they
will have to purchase every Bull
Moose member; they viii have to
pave the streets of Charleston with
gold, and, further, they will nave 10
sell to the highest bidder the sena-
torship because that is the only way
the matter can and will be settled.
II is hardly necessary to say that
the Bull Moosers will not have any
say in the organization of the legisla-
ture. They will not be consulted to
any degree, and what figure they do
cut will be of the smallest variety.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-11-23

OF New York State Supreme Court.
who has conducted the trials Of Eieu-
tenant Charles Becker and the four
gunner, "Gyp the Blood" Lefty
Louie" Whitley Jack" and "Daso
Frank" all Of whom have been found
guilty Of murder in the first degree
for the Staying of Gambler Rosenthal.
II was partly the charge to the jury
BY Justice Cor in bosh trials that re-
suited IN the yetdiets Of first degree
murder being rendered. ~
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-11-23
Lack q Confidence

You wouldn't tell trusting girl
things you didn't mean, would your"
No, indeed" he answered. Say
You wouldn't ring in a dictagraph on
a fellow, would you, now?"- Wash.
ington Herald.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-11-23

Mrs Wayupp How much sleep dc
| need, doctor?
Doctor Well, the average person
needs about seven hours.
Mrs. Wayupp Then / shall take
about fourteen. consider that am
that much above the average. From
judges Library
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-11-23

Presideut-eiect Wilson says he has
not invited anybody to a conference
with him in Bermuda That's right
How can a man enjoy his vacation
surrounded by politicians
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-11-23
Make Har Anothcr

WIFI (tearfully)--lo nave broken
the promise you made me!
Husband (kissing herr Never
mind, my dear don't cry; I'll make
you another-Stray Stories.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-11-23
Nice. Warm Beer

Thirsty girl- Bring NE hot lem
onade.
innkeeper-IIaven't any miss, but
the beer is warm. -Fliegende Blaet-
ter
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-11-23
Always Game.

Il, an optimist"
"Aw man can't be an optimist all
the time"
"Sure he can. Look at the campaign
managers
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-11-23
WHAT EDITORS
ARE SAYING

Congressman Butler Ames, of Bos-
ton, has an aereplane stored away in
the Capitol Those Boston people hate
to stay away from home overnight for
fear of Indians Chicago InterOcean.
How does Illinois intend to get back
on the map, now that Cannon, Cullom
and Lorimer are out of Washington?
Cleveland Leader.
ID
These New York society women GER
tainly give the horses a good show
Washington Post.
In answer to Senator Sutherlands
question in current periodical,
What shall we do with the Constitu-
tion?" the obvious answer is, keep
it, We have no king to put in its
place and we must have something to
tie Springfield Republican.
TO the stand-patter everybody who
believes in taking the grab and graft
out of the tariff schedules Is free
trader--New York World.
.
Some time In the distant future
somebody may suggest a reunion of
the Taft electors who pulled through
in l912,-Chicago Record Herald
Mr., Taft will have the best wishes
of the entire nation when he hangs
out his shingles.-New York Ameri-
can.
Possibly that rumor that Bryan
would be Secretary of State was start
ed merely as mischievous effort to
spoil Thanksgiving for Colonel Wat
terson and Harvey. Washington
Star
TO solve delicate problem we Of
fer the suggestion that another Cabi-
net position be created, that OF Sec
rotary of Chicago News.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-11-23

Christmas shoppers should keep TO
the right or they'll be left.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-11-23

In the meantime, don't forget To
shop early.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-11-23

Now let US all begin to root" for
al pleasant Fourth of March
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-11-23

TO solve delicate problem we Of
fer the suggestion that another Cabi-
net position be created, that of Sec
rotary OF Fashions,-Chicago News.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-11-23

WANTED BY A YOUNG MAN, IS
years of age position as clerk. Have
had about five years experience. Can
give good references. Address "B"
care of World Office.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-11-23

When you want All the news When
it is news, read The World.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-11-23
LIIAVl

a. C. Kennedy, j. H. Tonge,
Vice Pres. & Gen. Supt Supt-
H. A. Riddle. Gen. Pass. Agent.
w. a Cord. Agent. MartipshxTa
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-11-23
| WORLD
CLAS SIFTED
| COLUMN |
WANTED.

TRAINED NURSE-ANY ONE
desiring the services of a trained
nurse should apply at the Kings
Daughters Hospital 1l-20-2t.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-11-23

How does Illinois intend to get back
on the map, now that Cannon, Cullom
and Lorimer are out of Washington?
Cleveland Leader
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1912-11-23

These New York society women GER
tainly give the horses good show
Washington Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
EIGHT TO ONE
WAS THE SCORE

The base ball game at MarshfieId
August q, between Stevens Point
and Grand Rapids was the last game
the Grand Rapids team plays under
the direction of the association. 1t
is understood, however, that the men
composing the team will stick togeth-
er for some time and play games on
their own responsibility. Every one
wishes the boys the best of success
and all are sorry that the association
season has been brought to such an
abrupt close. 1t is possible that
Grand Rapids may see some classy
ball playing in games arranged by
the players team.
The game at MarshfieId Wednesda.
was walk away for the locals and
shows conclusively that the RAPIDS
team is the master of the Point team
when the men put their heart into
the game and really play. The pitch
ing of Letson was phenomenal and
he received gilt edged support from
every member of the team back Of
him who had chance to assist in
any way. Letson led the attack in
the third inning after two were gone
which resulted in the four runs made
in that inning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29

George Richards visited with his
parents one day last week.
Mr. and Mrs. John Voight are re
ioicing over the arrival of big.
baby boy.
Mrs. Jeff De Mars and son, Geor-
&c and George Bates of Rudolph Sun
dayed in this village.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Biron have moved
their furniture into the house recent
ly vacated by the J. Conway family.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Snyder of your
city were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Steve Snyder one day last week.
Miss Marguerite Rocheleau of
Grand Rapids, Mich, and Leland
Rocheleau of Iron River, Mich, are
visiting relatives in this village at
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Hunsfcker and
children are now occupying one of
the new houses.
ULlrich Schank returned to Sar-
tell, Mimi, the latter part of the
week. Mrs. Schank and children
will soon follow and they will make
their future home in Sank Rapids.
Mrs. Chas. Kellogg of your city
was a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
Kellogg a couple days last week.
Louis Barrett has resigned his POI
sition in our mill
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
ADVERTISING
MERCHANTS
WANT YOUR TRADE

Unusual opportunities to save mo-
ney are offered to the people of
Grand Rapids and vicinity by some Of
the enterprising merchants. If you are
careful to read the ads, you will know
where to go to get good values and
save money. Abel & Podawiltz Co.,
tell you that there are but three days
left of their Big Removal Sale.
Cohen Bros. advertise a whole lot
of things that will bring them big
business. Some are especially in
teresting at this season of the year
sugar is being sold at 10 pounds
for a dollar and special prices are
made on Mason Fruit Jars Here ar.
real chances to cut down the cost
of living and all wise housewives will
take advantage of them.
Johnson & Hill Co. are advertising
the first showing of ladies fall dress
goods. Read the ad in the Reporter
and you will save money. The mer-
chant who wants your trade will tell
you what he has to offer thru the
columns Of this newspaper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
MANY SETTLERS COMING
INTO UPPER WISCONSIN

Il never saw so many settlers
coming into a country, as l did in
upper Wisconsin few days ago"
said Prof. r. A. Moore OF the Col
lege of Agriculture of the Uniyer-
sity of Wisconsin Now is the
time to buy land there for it viii
soon be jumping in price, and there
is no question about the crops it
will grow" People are clearing
the land and making homes which
will remain for others even should
the pioneers leave. This, Prof.
Moore believes, is due largely to the
work being done by the branch ex-
pertinent stations which are show
ing what can actually be done on
the ground; and to the efficient a1-
Vertising of that work by the State
immigration Commissioner and the
Advancement Association.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
WHAT'S THE REASON?
Many Grand Rapids People In Poor
Health Without Knowing the
Cause

There are scores of people who
drag out miserable existence with
out realizing the cause of their suffre
ing. Day after day they are racked
with backache and headache; sHffer
from nervousness, dizziness, weak
ness, languor and depression. Likely
the kidneys have fallen behind in
their work OF filtering the blood and
that is the root of the trouble. Look
to your kidneys, assist them in their
Work-giVe them the help they need.
You can use no better remedy than
Doan's Kidney Pills-endorsed by O.
yer one hundred thousand people
and by your neiighbors In Grand Rap
ids
H. ]. Giese, Eighth St., s., Grand
Rapids, Wis, says: My experience
with Doan's Kidney Pills has been
so satisfactory that can highly re
commend them. My back was weak
and my kidneys did not do their
work properly. Nothing helped me
until 1 took Doan's Kidney Pills. l
am grateful to this remedy for re-
storing me to good health"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the u
nited States.
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no other.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
SUMMER IN THE CHURCHES

Formerly there was no question
about it. The old fashioned congre-
cation was sweat proof
Every pew was fortified with great
palm leaf fans, nearly yard wide.
The oscillation of them gave child
eyes occupation during the tenthlies
of the parson. There was a fascina-
ton about this incessant motion, froI
the long sweep Of the elderly matron
to the quick nervous fIutter of the
young housekeeper.
Such thing as a summer vacation
was unheard Of There were three
services day, including Sunday
school Nothing short of collie could
provide an alibi for the child of god
fearing parents.
All this was inhuman, but to-day
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
CANDIDATE FOR
TREASURER

Nate Anderson, whose announce
ment has been in the Daily and Week
Iy Reporters for some time, came to
this country from Sweden when a boy.
He was born, educated and raised in
Sweden. Since his arrival in Grand
Rapids % years ago he has done all
kinds Of work. Railroading, farming,
logging in the woods, hotel business
and now is in the grocery business.
He is what you would call a self-made
man. He is ~ years Of age and
man of family. He has always been
upright and honest in his dealings
with men and is well thought of and
highly respected by all those who en-
JOY his acquaintance He possesses
the necessary qualifications for the
making of an excellent County Treas
urer. His friends must bear in mind
that if they want him nominated for
the office he seeks, they must go
to the polls on : September 3, and vote
for him. If he is not nominated he
cannot be eiecJed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
MANY PRIZES
OFFERED At
STATE FAIR

An unusually large number of spec
cial prizes will be offered at the
State Fair this year, The Board of
Agriculture, many private personsy
institutions and organizations, often
cash prizes, medals and cups, other
than the regular premiums, for exhi4
bits along lines Of especial interest,"
for the purpose of encouraging agri7
culture and industrial research and
elevating standard in livestock.
More than a score Of special prizes,
are offered in the horse division
by the Percheron Society of Ameri-
ca, the Wisconsin Horse Breeders
association and the American Shire
Horse association. There also are
special classes in the horse de.
partment for Wisconsin farmers.
In the cattle department speciaB
awards are offered by the American
Aberdeen-Angus Breeders associa-
ton, the American Guernsey Breed
ers' association, American Jersey cat,
tie club, Charles S. Hill and Mrs
Ada F. HOWE. The special prices
are far in excess of those of other
years in sheep and swine divisions
the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders and
the Wisconsin Swine Breeders ASSOC
Citations and nearly a score of SINH
lar organizations having offered spe1
Cial awards. In the dairy department
the American HoIstein Friesian as
sociation offers a silver cup for the
registered Holstein Friesian COW
which has the highest milk and
cream score.
In the seeds and grain department
special prizes are offered by S. S.
Odds Seed company, Madison, Wis.,
the John Salzer Seed company, Lar
Crosse, Wis, W. Atlee and Burpee
& Company, Philadelphia, and the
Durney Seed and Nursery Company
Of Yorkton, S. D.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
UNIQUE ADVERTISING

R. J. Matthews has produced some
unique advertising for himself and al
so for some of the candidates for cour
ty offices. Mr. Matthews has TAX
en- some of the late fashion plates
sent to him by the, wholesale houses
and has cut out the heads from the
photos on the candidates cards and
pasted them on the fashion plates.
The entire bunch of candidates are
represented as being dressed in the
very latest fashions. The candidates
who are thus treated to the latest
styles are:
Art Mulroy, candidate for Clerk of
the Court; F. H. Eberhardt, candi-
date for County Clerk; Judy WEIGH,
candidate for Sheriff; Bert McLees,
candidate for County Clerk; Geo.
P. Hambrecht, candidate for State
Senator; Geo. W. Davis, candidate
for County Clerk; A. B. Bever, can
didate for Clerk of Court; E. E. A
mes, candidate for Register of Deeds
w. H. Reeves, candidate for County
Clerk; John Cypress, candidate for
County Treasurer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-29
BIRON

Miss Beth Alpine of Ladysmith
was the guest of the Welton family
part of last week.
Mrs. Edgar Kellogg was in the
sick list last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Crotteau and
little son, Gordon, of Mosinee spent
the latter part of the week with re
latives and friends in this village.
George Bates is reported i'll at
this writing.
Miss Bernioe Kappa has resigned
her position in our mill here and
accepted one in the Consolidated
mill in your city.
Among those who attended the
MarshfieId fair from this village
were the Misses Sophia Oleson and
Della Fobart and Mrs. Percy Kemp
fert.
Mrs. Joe Conway and children left
Friday for Sarteu, Nina, where her
husband is employed. She and the
children viii visit with relatives
at Stevens Point some time be
fore going direct to their future home
Mr.. and Mrs. Conway have made man.
friends in this village who will miss
them considerably.