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The Southern herald., 1912-04-19

do you think" asked the girls
mother, you have succeeded at last
a convincing Mr.. Youngbuek that be
ean never have our daughterG"
I'm afraid not Somehow. ! can't
help feeling that he may get her YET"
But you told him this morning
when be asked you for the seventh
time that you would not give your
consent"
Yes. The trouble is that he has
not threatened to carry on his cam
paign to the bitter end. AS long as a
chap refrains from referring to the
bitter end there is a chance that he
may win out"
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
As ORDERED

A country tailor recently found him
sell in an awkward tx He wanted TO
brder two fatirons Of the type
.novn as -tailor's goose" but be
boxed at the order be had written and
shook his head
Two tailor's gooses. be muttered;
that don't look right Two tailor's
keese-no. I'm sure that can't be cor
Fect."
He pondered the question until he
became quite worried, but finally hit
bn the brilliant idea of writing his
prder:
''Messrs. -. Please send one
sailor's goose. P. S.-You can send
! swo instead Of one e"-London Weekly
Telegraph.
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
lust =. \. saId.

At the good roads convention In
Emporia recently Nit Wilhoit was in.
PRODUCING some Of Emporia's promi-
nent citizens to the delegates He
told the delegates what each one OF
the prominent citizens represented in
a business way until he introduced the
last one HE represents nothing. "
Mr.. Wilhoit said. Except myself
represent myself" said the prominent
citizen well. that is what ! said.
replied Mr.. Wilholt
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19

Hilton says he is willing to give
bis wife credit for having been q great
help to him in business"
Il understand she was his stenog-
rapher for several years"
Yes. He insists that he has never
had anyone in the ofiee who could
equal her in the delicate business OF
persuading creditors to be patient"
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19

That prima donna has a voice like
an angels"
"You think So" responded the i'm
presario. resentfully. well. l don't
know how an angel talks when things
don't go to suit her. But II thought
they all sounded like this prima donna
I'd think twice before wanting to so
to heaven"
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19

"A drop of ink makes millions
think" remarked the ready made
philosopher.
YES" replied Senator Sorghum,
but you want to limit your use of ink
to drops. As soon as you go to spread.
ing It around in quarts they're liable
TO get too tired to think"
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
EItnall. Of Lannuaas.

I'm going to ride at the country
said Frenchman. whose English was
not very perfect, to a friend.
"You should say ride in the coun-
try" remarked the friend.
"Ahl yes-very good" responded
the Frenchman. "and when come
back l will knock in your door,"
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
Advance in Art.

$50 you think our national artistic
sense is improving"
"Yes," replied the cruel critic "our
statuary is far from what 1t should be.
But we have at least taken the wood.
en- Indians from in front Of the cigar
stores"
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
orIentaI polItIos.

Hi Lee, HI Loo" he declared as he
read fhe evening paper
And why this ribald song?" asked
hjs wife, trying to get sniff Of his
breath.
Il am not singing" he replied. Il
am merely trying to memorize the
names Of the Chinese cabinet officers"
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
A Good RECORD for Both.

i've driven my car for over a year
now," said Bilkins, land I've never
run down anybody"
That's nothing" said Mrs. Bilkins.
1--WE attended the meetings of our
sewing circle for five years and have
never run down anybody."-Harper'a
Weekly.
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19

There are wild Irregularities that
are pleasing, In the north station a
boy tyipped while running toward his
father and mother who were on the
back platform of the car just start
ing.
The Mother-Little Johnny fell
down.
The Father-Leave him lay.
This was wholly admirable.
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
LOOKING Ahead.

A popular local belle is very roman.
tic.
Il think had better get a Job be-
fore we marry" said her fiance.
The girl protested.
Don't be,so unromantic," she said
'T won't need any clothes for a long,
long time"
"But you may want to eat almost
Immediately, my dear"
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
No plan. tor rh.m

Il see where President Taft has
been asked to appoint woman to
the Supreme court vacancy"
"Nonsensel Do you suppose any nor.
NAL woman is going to take a place
where she has to sit still and let
other people do all the arguingT
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
A Mode Of conoeaIment.

Il want to keep the real facts con.
cerning this transaction secret"
said the enterprising man.
Then" replied the sage counselor,
II should Immediately start a contro-
.ne Concerning 1t. Then SO many
theories will be advanced that the
facts will never become public"
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
The Nervou. Patient.

"You should take an Ice cold plunge
every morning" said the physician.
But. doctor, ! have insomplIss, a.
"The ice cold plunge win help to
cure It"
mo, It won't I'll lie awake all night
dreading It"
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
Perpetual Worth.

Why was it you never married
again, Aunt Sallie?" inquired Mrs.
McClane of an old colored woman in
West Virginia.
"'Deed, Miss Ellie" replied the old
woman earnestly, "dat daid niggers
wuth noah to me dan a live one. |
gifts a pension. ."-Lippincot
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
RemInIseenees q The Great.

II met a man today who once knew
the great Richard Wagner"
did he have any interesting remi-
niscences of the great composer?"
"Yes; he says that Wagner once
stung him for $40 or the equivalent Of
that sum in our money"
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
MAKING Distinctions.

Does your husband play bridget"
Certainly not" replied Mrs. Film
gilt. HE does very we'll as partner
through life, but partner at bridge
has position of some responsibility"
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
ouaht b Hs All Rluht.

Mr.. Baeon-Something wrong with
this hash this morning. dear.
Mrs. Bacon-Whyf
Il don't know. It needs something" I"
4 can't think what it can be. ] put
in everything / could find"
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19

Measure the depth of the water be-
fore making your dive.
Yesterday we cheerfully Clipped in
two metallic men to help inter friend
Of ours who could take drink or let
1t alone!"
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
Wanta 70 Bind Aim.

my doctor advises me to go south
for my health"
who is your doctor? My fool Of
doctor advises me to sleep outdoors
for my health
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
Costly Necessities.

A woman who wants alimony says
her face powder costs her $4O0 year.
We shudder to think what she must
spend for tooth paste.
Or hairpins.
Or shoestrings.
There is one thing certain. The
husband with wife like that should
deal directly with the factories and
cut out the middleman.
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19

Instead of liquid antiseptics, tablets
and peroxide, for toilet and medicinal
uses, many people prefer Paxtine,
which is cheaper and better. At drug
gists, 25c a box or sent postpaid on re-
ceipt of price by The Paxton Toilet
Co., Boston, Mass.
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
Use AlIen's Foot-Ease

The antiseptic powder to be shaken into
the shoes for tired, tender, smarting, ach.
ing, swollen feet. It makes your feet feel
easy and makes walking a Delight. Sold
everywhere, 25c. For free trial package,
address Allen S. 0lmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
The Result.

Mrs. Howard-Did you give Johnny
an unbreakable toy?
Mrs. Barker-Yes, but the. trouble
is that he has broken everything else
with it.--Harper's Bazaar
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
Alasi

Oh, harkl The postman's whistle,
This life's all burr and thistle.
A merchant from my pittance
Demands a quick remittance.
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
Excuse These Tears.

i chose a pet word yestermorn
A1d now I'm feeling lonely.
was 'fnly," but as sure's you're born.
The printer made II ''only."
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19

The Preacher-Then you don't think
practice what preach, eh2
Deacon Hayrick-No, stree, l don't.
You've been preaching on ther sub
iect Of resignation fer two years, and
yer amt resigned yit.
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
AIl Fresco.

why does that old maid use SO
much paint on her facet"
She's making up for lost time"
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
No Market.

"Time is money" quoted the Wise
Guy.
Possibly" replied the Simple Mug,
but 1t isn't always an easy matter
to effect the exchange"
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19

For constipation use natural remedy.
Garfield Tea is composed Of carefully select
ed herbs only. At all drugstores.
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
All Of That

A remedy that has stood the test Of time
Is worth trying. Garfield Tea relieves liver,
kidney and stomach troubles.
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19

Mrs wlnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infamma.
tion, allays pain, cures wind collie. Csc bottle,
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19

Regret for the mistakes Of our
youth doesn't always prevent us from
making them in our old age.
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA

AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM
Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTHLNSS
CHILL TONIC. You know what you are taking.
The formula is plainly printed on every bottle,
nshowing 1t Is simply Quinine and Iron in tasteless
form, and the most effectual form. For grown
people and children, 20 cents.
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19

A man is known by the company he
keeps. and by the conversation he
hands out. :
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19

Constipation can be cured without drugs.
Natures own remedy is Garfield Tea.
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19

Even wise man never gets over be-
ing fool to a certain extent.
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19

BEST EARLY SWEET POT..TO PLANTS.
Circular free. Bass Pecan Co., Lumberton, Miss,
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19

A man is apt to get so ratified when
a leap year girl proposes to him that
she can make him believe he did It.
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19

It's difficult to discourage girl WHO
can't sing.
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19

Political economy may be all right,
but political liberality counts for more
about election time.
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
Imnortant 10 Mothera

II man is honest he doesn't have to
use a megaphone to advertise the
fact.
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19

Dr.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels
Sugar-eoated, tiny granules. Easy to take
as candy.
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19
Hast nnaa

ne chap who has a dreadful cold
Is very far< from feeling jolly;
Isl far more apt. II truth be told,
20 yield himself to melancholy.
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROM0 Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money II 1t fails to cure. II. w.
GROVES signature Is on each box. 26c.
The Southern herald., 1912-04-19

can't sing.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-06
Y. N. c. A. RODDER
IS UNDER ARREST


man giving his name as A V.
Reffer is under arrest at Cumberland
charged with trying 70 steal the
clothng Of Engineer cfothefs 1t the
y IA G. A. oherc Saturday night
kefier had secured lodging at the H.
NJ { a., and believing that Mr Gro.
Tiers was asleep entered bis room
and was IN the act OF taking the
clothing when oticed.
The matter was reported to the
secretary, and y a O. Special ON.
Ger Frank hanson. who was Ia the
building at the time, placed Heiter
under arrest Other charges against
the man have been preferred. and Il
Is thought that when he is brought
90 trial there win be some startling
developments.
Keffer frequently stopped az the
Y. NJ G a. and during those times
several of the men. who occupied
rooms there. complained of missing
their watches, clothing and money.
One watch was located in pawn
shop The officials believe that they
have captured man who is pro.
fesslonal with bad record So far
as i known keifer was never EN-,
ployed by the railroad company lie
will be given hearing late today
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-06
ORIGIN OF THE
RED CROSS SEAL
complete Hlstsry Of the Little
stickers NV on Sale In This
city--6uy oue.

1low did the Red Cross Christmas
Seal originator II a question thar IL
heing.asked by many during this holt.
dag season when millions OF these
s,ickers are being sold al over the
United states TO jacob Riis. the
well.known social worker OF New
York. and TO Miss Emily p. Bissell,
the energetic secretary Of the Della.
ware Red Cross, Jointly belong the
honor OF originating eur Amriean
Red Cross Christmas Seal In 1909
Me. RVS interest vas aroused BY the
receipt Of Christmas tuberculosis
stamp on letter from Norway He
published an article about this queer
looking stamp IN the outlook. and
suggested some possible uses for il In
this country Miss Hissell al once saw
an opportunity here and prepared a
stamn, from the sale OF which her So
eiety realized $1,000 fof tuberculosis
work So Impressed was she with this
success that she induced the Amori,
can Red Cross 10 take up the sale in
1908 on a national basi with Very
little organization and with hardly
aRy attempt at careful advertising.
the sale that year brought in, never
theless. over slS5,0eo Tor anti.tuber-
eulosis Bork in various parts Of the
United States. In 1909, with more
thorough organization the sale was
Increased TO S2a0.00o. and in 1910 to
neatly 100000, Last year the sale
increased TO over $4,000, or $4,000
oo0 seals
While our own Red Gross Seal
dates back only four years, charity
stamps" from which this idea origi-
aally sprung, SO back to 1862. when
sanitary fair stamps" were FIRST used
in Boston to secure money Tor the
care Of soldiers wounded during the
Civil War Nearly s1,0o0,e00 was
raised in this way during the year
1862 to 1865 After the war this meth.
cd Of raising money was discontinued
In this country for generation, al.
though it found vogue in Portugal,
switzerland, Austria. France, Spain.
Denmark. Norway, Russia sweden
and other European countries. There
are now hundreds Of different types
Of charity stamps used Ia al parts Of
the world, as many as forty beng
a9ed IN Austria for cbildrehs hos
pitfalls alone
Stamps or seals Were FIRST used &c
get money fer the 'ahtl-tuberculosis
crusade in Norway aud Sweden 10
1904 II was from one of these
STAMPS that Jacob Riis aud Miss Hls-
sen received their IDEAS Cor our own
Red Cross Christmas Seal
The Seals are now on sale in this
city, Or, Virginia Mcgune Is the local
representative
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-06
NEW ME THOD WITH
THEIR employees
Baltimore ana Ohio Establishes
Ways Diacipline and EmpEoy.
ment Bureau.

The establishment OF employment
discipline and wage bureaus under
centralized executive direction for
tho Baltimore and Ohio-Cincinnati.
Hamilton and Dayton system has
been announced ia circular Used By
Jhird Vice Prcsidest A. w. Thomp-
son John G. Waibor, assistant 10
she third vice president, viii have
charge Of the department under
which these bureaus viii be operat.
ed
The selection Of men to oil the
various positions in the service will
he vested ia the employment bureau
saith tho purpose OF guarding against
the employment Of reckless and in
eGieint men whose habits often 1eo-
pardize the safety OF fellow workmen7
Personal records Of employees viii
be kept, which will saow efficiency
or deficiency, and marks OF merit
win weight against those demerits-
The attention Of employees will be
directed to failure Oh their part "un.
til they become 50 numerous or scr
ious as to warrant dismissal"
The wage bureau viii represent
the management Of The railroad in
conducting future negotiations in
me matter OF advance in pay or
change Ia working conditions.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-06
TABuLATiNo THE RETURNS
or RECENT ELECTION

Governor Glasseoek's office y busy
tabulating the official returns from
the recent election. Although the cleo
ton is almost month in the past
not all the certificates Of election
have been received from the county
clerks The Governors secretary u
writing special letter 10 the clafk
OF each county, which has any miss
ing certificates, urging that these be
forwarded at once. IN compliance with
section 10 OF chapter OF the State
code
Under the law, the Governor issues
certificates TO the successful candi
dates Tor the Supreme Court Con
gross and electors for President and
Viee-Presidcnt, or rather he issues q
proclamation for them
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-06

Of treatment they have found
complete relief BY the use OF par
runa, Tiaese testimonials have come 70
me unreaueeted unsolicited. unFe@aed-
"a iH amy Way directly or Indirectly.
They have simply been CLEANED from
my private correspondence with pa
TENTS that have beer more or lees
under iny treatment ox taking my
remedies
No remedy official or unofficial. has
a greater accredited basis for tho
claims we make for II than Peruna as
q remedy for eafarrh.
I have never been opposed at any
time 10 the regulations offered ~ the
Pure Food and Drugs Act | am not
now opposed 10 its provisions, but I am
opposed to the proposed amendments
to give to a partisan board Of physl-
clans the unqualified authority to de-
eide as 70 all therapeutic claims which
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-06
!. EDWARD SIGLER
CALLED BY DEATH
succumbs to 5rights Disease After
Short illness--Was Local AaeHs
For German Brewing Co.

Mr. ] Edward sigier, q well known
resident Of this city died this after
noon at o'clock OF Bright disease
az the home Of Mr. and Mrs r NJ
Light, f9s East Martin street, where
he boarded for the last seven years,
being like a member o. the family Hc
was ~ years 81 age and had been
sick three weeks.
He is survived BY the following
brothers and sisters: Robert G.. this
county: Harry b. sbepherdatogH,
Charles W. this city; Mrs Elizabeth
Haugh. Frederick. Md. and Mrs 1. l.
Wilson, Of Redwood, w VA, He was
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-06

Unmarried
Mr. siglef WAS The SON 81 George
Saler decaased. and was born IN
this county He wac former freight
engineer On the Baltimore and Dhio
railroad For the past ak years he
waa fhe Local agent Of the German
Brewing CO.. d Cumberland Nd, ana
was very sneeeesfiti Fl hia husinasA
lle was popular with AL elasses and
bis death Will be iamnnted IN haHt
pg friends He WIS On i1ik and Maosa.
lla vas Of IN extramely sanials kind
and likeable disposition and mada
friends wherever he vent
Funeral arrangements announced
tomorrow
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-06
Those Peruna Testimonials
How Are They Obtained !?

may be made for a proprietary meti-
cine. II q niaiiifestiy unjust 10 refer
such questions 10 a body Of men who
nre alread# convinced 81 the worthless
ness Of proprietary medicines. TO give
such a body az men the unlimited
authority 70 decide whether cur eiaifns
for peruna are valid or not Is a raaiii-
fest violation Of my constitutional
rights.
Ny claims are .-sed both on cred-
table theoretical grounds and upon ir-
REPUTABLE atatisties. But l am quite
willing 10 lave OUR claims as to tho
composition Of Rcrnna properly and
thoroughly investigated and If found
10 be false . Hronar penalty should ba
fixed. Or II I am making any state-
mantg concerning diseaHe, az TO the
nature, symptoms or danger of any dls-s
ease, * : an making any such state
ncnfs as 70 unnecessarily brighten slld
people Dy false assumptions, / am will4
ing 70 gubniis to any unbiased tribunal
or Investigation
SIrs. Alice Begie. SOC Clinton st., Cir
clcviil9, Ohio, writesg II want to in
form you what Paruna has done 1er
mo. have been afflicted With catareh
for several years. ( have tried different
medicines aud none seemed to d0 mo
any good until | used Pornnia. / hava
taken SIX bot les ana can praise 1t very
highly for the good It has d0no ms. /
also and It Of great benefit to ny
children PIERIfNA rs FOR SALE
AT ALL D11e; STORES
SPEcrAE NOTICE - Many persona
are making impurities for the old~
fhfs Formula "a teFw mr. ssstt safsssaT I'M.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-06

For a great
many years J
have been gath-
eting statistics
az 70 the effects
of FeFuna when
taken for ca
tarrhnl 'lerange-
ments. / have
on hand thous-
ands Of unsolle-
tied testimonials
from people IN
Oh stations ~
life, who claim
that after many
yeaTs fniile at-
ta.4,.Skf4f fI ~ n
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-06

When shamemlplot exists be-
tween liver and bowels to cause dir
tress by refusing % act. take Pr
Kings Nea Life pills. and end snch
abuse Of ynur system They gently
compel right action Of stomach, liver
ara bowls. ana restore your health
and all good feelings. 25e at all drug
81 SIS
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-06
BILL INTRODUCED TO
PENSION Ex.PREeioENTs

WASHINGTON D. G. Dec Rsr
reseEtatyc DeForest. Of Slew York
Republican today Introduced hill u
tao Honse 20 pension future ~ pres
idents az The rate Of $4,000 q m0nth-
and their widow az $1,000 a month.
Tho bill also prov aas Tor the pen
sioning of tneh minor children AZ s2Qe
month.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-12-06

months hence IS cemPsny' vita On
Gle Joe"
The late vie President sherman
long time memher Of the House, has
answered the faal roll call
TavReg, 81 Minnesota, was retired
two years $50, largely because of his
espopsai cf what was known Us Csn
nonism ne has lame ducks job
to-day On one 81 the numerous gov.
ernment commissions
Serene T. Payne apihar Of tho Pay
he tariff law She passage 81 which
marked the beginning o. tho end d
Republican rule III the House sur
wives TIC was reelected and "a thg
siNty-third Conefe. wiH stand alone
as the lest member OF once domi
mating coterie Of Republicans With
the retirement Of former Speaker
Cannon. Mr. Payne becomes the ues
TO-. OF The House He Is growing old
and feeble and probably win be
among the missing before many
years have passed
Representative Z. %. Crumpaclef
OF indiana, who was always regular
also met his waterloo on November
8. lie had been a mcmber OF tbs
House for eight terms and success
fully weathered the Democratic
storm which overlook lndiena in
1919 This time he went under
Representative Ebenezer iiiIl Of
Connecticut is another conspicuous
member OF The odd Gpard' who wat
forced TO retreat BY d Democrat "a
the recent election After ser
vice Of eighteen years Mr. Hnl VIII
retire to private life next March A.
a member of the Ways and Mans
Committee. Hill. Of Connecticut has
long been considered. as one OF tbs
tariff experts Of the House he was
an ardent proteetienist; bis voice was
ever ready 10 dononnce such docuines
as free trade and taiiF Tor revenue
and Democrat and Republican alike
viii miss his familiar form.
Cyrus subway, OF New Hamp.
shire, pointed out IS the bgsest man
physically iH the House, also
rounds on eighteen years Of aerylea
at the end or the approaching session
One Of The towering landmarks 81 chs
House q reggiar Of the regulars win
haze passed when Sulio@ay goes
back 10 tae seelasion e. tho New
Hampshire hills. :.
John J. Gardner, Of Kew Jersey
who for twenty yeafs has been Of tha
inner circle OF Republicaniam VIII
also bo among the aBsent cnes when
Che roll OF the next Congress is made
Up. For twenty years he has stood
.olidly by Tie Rep9bIican guns
@Nick Lonaworth. Of 0hio a min.
ori3y member of the Ways end
Mcaus committee lost cut BY less
.han hundred votes Tho aon-in
law al former President Roosevelt
cast his fortunes, as usual with tha
q. o. &. at the iaat election but tbs
combined Democratic ana Bull
Moose opposition was TOO much lol
him. Since his defeai he has wired
friends that was merely laid up fol
repairs which would Indicate that
he has hopes of coming back Two
years hence. Mr. Longwotth has
been a member Of the Bouse for a
decade. but he has been regular and
O. protcctoEist from The beginning