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The Irish standard., 1913-02-22

VI Raymond Poincare was inaugurated
president of France Tuesday. The
ceremony consisted Of the exchange OF
"a fsw words between the new presi-
dent dent and the retiring president, NJ.
Fa1liers. No oath OF office was taken
and no speech made, The new presi :
t'1les4 d simply said, Il consecrate myself
~ ths service Of the republic" That
wa ys the extent Of the formality. Not
what one would expect in a city of
such social importance as gay Paris.
The Irish standard., 1913-02-22
Value of Poise.

Whatever qualifications go to make
up personal magnetism, which no one
has ever been able to define satisfac-
torily, but which is the most valuable
of all personal assets. it is certain
that poise is the most conspicuous of
them all. "Be poised and wise ana
YOU own today says Emerson. and
it is true. Poise is the perfect con-
troll of mind and body. 1t is neither
over precision nor over ease, not at
lection. but complete understand.
ing of ones self that results in an
easy, comfortable presence tempered
with dignity.
TO move without unnecessary ac-
ton, to avoid unnecessary friction, to
economic in expenditures of vitality,
to be alert but reposed, and reposcd
yet alert; in short, to be poised is a
state of being worth any effort to
cultivate.
The first step is to learn to relax
let go. Most of us are at high ten
sion sill the time. as though running
race, which. in q sense. is just
what we are doing. but. lei us remem-
Der. as per the fable. it Is "slow and
steady that wins. Stop wasting en-
ergy over trif'es. Learn to conserve
strength that we may have it to use
in graphing with the big things OF
life. Even for the busiest of us it is
The Irish standard., 1913-02-22

which the trade has created to con-
sooth, among a lot of men to whom
Shakespeare is sealed book! The
Scientific American was right, how
ever, in expecting the author would
know enough of proof reading to see
that one prominent scientists name
four nearby pages.-Turners Falls Re-
porter.
The Irish standard., 1913-02-22
Governor Ammons Of Colorado a,

Governor Ammons Of Colorado an
nounced few days ago that he re-
ceiWed IN offer Of the use of 5-room
apartment house in Washington dur
inGs inauguration week for $1,000.
Prices in proportion are being asked
fors single rooms. The question OF
railroad! fare. however, il relieving
most Of us Of this Worry about exor-
bitant room rent
The Irish standard., 1913-02-22

II I'LL the effort that has been re-
quirsd to gain for Ireland the right OF
self government could have been di-
rected toward lettering the indus
trial conditions Of the country and at
fordtng opportunities for the thou
sands OF young men and women who
emisrats from there every year, the
country would be prosperous and the
people contented today.
The Irish standard., 1913-02-22

Wilson is not going to divulge the
names OF his cabinet members until
March I. There is wisdom in his
course. 1t gives every politician in
the country a chance to choose a Will
son cabinet Of his own. And like in
dustrious children, they will enjoy the
solution OF the puzzle more after hav-
ing worked on 1t themselves.
The Irish standard., 1913-02-22

The publishers Of agricultural jour-
nails have united in call for a con-
ference Of economists, railroad men
ana farm leaders to be held in Chi
caso in April to solve the problem of
the high cost Of living. BY going to
Chicago to confer they will at least
learn how high the high cost of liv-
ing.is.
The Irish standard., 1913-02-22

it has been estimated that a million
and q half dollars worth Of automo-
biles were sold in Minneapolis last
week during the automobile show. 1t
would now be interesting to know how
many homes will be mortgaged to pay
the auto bills
The Irish standard., 1913-02-22

~ squestion Of the kind: Of weather
thu win prevail In Washington on
/ u Inaas,ira ton Day is now beginning to
Sas4s4te the minds Of those concerned.
Che old adage about March coming
ssttn r. lion ana going out like a
APPLIES to presidents, March 4
g4puc,s To- be a 5hne day. When presi-
The Irish standard., 1913-02-22

dent Taft was inaugurated the capital
was wrapped in the gloom Of bliz-
card, but Mr.. Taft wasn't blamed for
that because it came so early in his
! administration.
The Irish standard., 1913-02-22

II all the reports enaanatins from
Mexico are true, it is a poor quarter
section in that country that cannot
raise rebellion. s,.ss a..
The Irish standard., 1913-02-22

Down in Kansas the life OF young
pit may be insured against cholera.
Doubtless this will mean rush OF
pigs to Kansas.
The Irish standard., 1913-02-22

Il cost us $l2,s72. says a dispatch,
to DO told that Wilson was elected.
Yes. and it's cheap at that.
The Irish standard., 1913-02-22

Some merchants of Reno sent a pc
tition to the legislature objecting to
the movement to require divorce seek
ers to reside q year instead of six
months in the state before they could
bring a divorce suit in the courts, on
the ground that IL would destroy their
business. Now hardware men ought
to object to prohibiting highway rob-
berry, lumber men ought to object to
aboltshing hanging, electricians ought
to object to abolishing clectrocution,
steel and iron manufacturers and
structural iron workers and builders
ought to object to prohibiting whole
sale dynainiting, and undertakers and
grave diggers ought to object to pro.
hibitins murder on the same ground
it works injury to their business!
President Taft must be given credit
for vetoing the Dillingham; Burnett
immigration bill even though it found
such favor among the members Of con-
gress that indications were it might
be passed over his veto. The bill was
unjust in that it aimed to revolution
lie the immigration policy of the
United states by imposing literacy
test on all foreigners seeking homes
here. Cleveland refused to sign bill
that would bar aliens who could not
write. Although the clause looks in
nocent enough at first sight, it would
eliminate thousands of men and wo-
men who might become valuable citi-
zens. Not to be able to read or write
is no crime. On the other hand, many
of our worst criminals are men WIN
utilized their earnings to devise GRIM
mai methods. The bill passed tho
senate over the presidents veto, but
was lost in the house by vote Of 213
to III.
The Irish standard., 1913-02-22

It takes years to make reputation,
but only one act to destroy it forever.
The Irish standard., 1913-02-22
REM1rrANcEs.
RENEWALS.

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what time your subscription has been
paid. and serves an y receipt. can pc
changed. II 1t the end Of three weeks.
yoa win confer a favor by notifying us.
LETTERS AND COMMUNICATIONS.
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n,unicstions to THE IRISH STANDARD,
Minneapolis, MINI.
The Irish standard., 1913-02-22

y 4. EXPIRATIONS.
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Thus Sept. IL means that your su6scrlp-
ton 10 paid UP to September, 1917 oc''
Ii, to October, 1913, and 80 on.
All resolutions, card OF thankS. eLG;,
published in THE IRISH STANOAlsi1
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thu SUBSCRIBER should give both the oid
address and the new.
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!: -'
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The Irish standard., 1913-02-22

The shove. rates include cost Of postage
to any part Of the United States. To Ire
land and other foreign countries the
postage will be 50c per year additional.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01
FIRST SUBSCRIPTION
DANCE FEBRUARY 3
Time Of Easter 5aii Also Fixed BY
New Social Organization In
Martinshuro.

The first Of a series o. subscription
dances wiz he given in Katz Hall on
Monday night. February s. from . to
IL o'clock. The executive committee
has also set the date for the Easter
bah, which win be on March "a, FUR.
Their dates OF dances will be announc.
ed later.
AZ a recent meeting OF the suhscrih,
ers IN organization was effected BY
the election Of n. II. Emmert. presi.
dents J NJ. Rothwen. treasurer aud
j .. Harvey. secretary, These officers
and Max R%osinson. l. NJ Mccluor and
Alien r. Emmert constitute the ex-
ecutive committee
About forty members were enroll.
ed at the FIRST meeting. assuring a
successful organization for these en-.
tertainments hereafter.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01
REUNION OF THE
BLUE AND GRAY
At Gettysburg to Celebrate the Fit
tieth Anniversary Of the Battle
Next July.

Secretary of War Stimson has APP
proved plans for a reunion of the I'm
ion and Confederate survivors of the
battle of Gettysburg.
The reunion is to be held on the
battlefield next July in celebration
of the 50th anniversary Of the battle.
Congress has appropriated $150,000
for the encampment. the state OF
Pennsylvania $250.000 and the states
north and south that had troops in
the great battle are expected to pro
vide funds sufficient to transport the
veterans to and from the battlefield,
$4,000 tents will be shipped from the
various army depots TO Gettysburg.
The camp will be modern in all its
details and a great Improvement on
what the soldiers experienced. In
addition to the tents. the war depart
ment will provide 200 carrier pigeons
and a complete divisional hospital.
1t is estimated that at least 1900
cooks will be required to prepare the
meals for the army of veterans.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01
mr.. ROSENBERGER
TAKES A BRIDE
Genial Manager Of the Centarl Opera
Opera House WEEDS Miss Mary
Fuller Of Winchester.

Mr.. John A. Rosenberger, the pop.
ular manager OF the Central Opera
House, has taken unto himself a wife,
the fair lady being Miss Mary s..
Fuller. of Winchester. This marital
event took place Wednesday, January
22nd, In Hagerstown. the nuptial
knot being tied by Rev. Mr.. Rider
at the parsonage of the United
Brethren church.
The happy couple returned by
train IN the evening and went
stra'ghtway 10 Mrs. Mary Dolls. on
West Martin street. where q rice
shower from the boardera added TO
the cordiality OF their reception AZ
the homecoming. Though they slip
ped away from town very quietly in
the afternoon, the object Of their trip
seems to have been discovered by
some friends before thy got back.
ana the secret was out
The bride Is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles A.. Fuller, Of Win.
chester, whore she has many friends
MIR. Rosenberger Is also from Win.
chester and has long known his pres
ent bride. He came to Martinaburg
last spring 10 take charge of the Cen
trail Opera House, and during his res
Eidence here he has made many
friends and gained the confidence OF
the public. He and his wife viii re-
aide for the present at 226 West Mar
tin street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01
LARGE BANK BARN
BURNS TO GROUND
Eight Horses Perish Il Blaze on the
Farm of e. L. Renteh, Near
Shephersstown.

The large bank barn and straw
stack on the farm OF L, L. Rentch,
about a half mile west of Shepherds.
town, burned to Che ground last
Saturday night together with the
contents of the barn, including eight
horses.
The fire was discovered about S:45
o'clock by Mrs. Sigler, wife of the
tenant. Mi Sigler had gone to Shep'
herdstown. about s o'clock, leaving
his wife and two children at home.
Mrs. Sigler had made arrangements
to retire, and went to the kitchen for
something. Looking through the win
dow she saw the barn and straw
stack enveloped in flames. The fire
attracted much attention, and a num-
Der of the neighbors came to the as
~sistance. but the fire had gained such
rapid Roadway that an effort to check
its progress was not made. When
the fire broke out, nine horses were
in the stable, but the men were un,
able to get but one out. The cattle
and sheep had not been put in the
stable for the night.
The total loss will amount to about
$4,000, partly covered by insurance
The fire is supposed to have been Of
%incendiary origin.
Owing to the fire being outside OF
the corporate limits. the Shepherds
town Fire Department was unable to
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01
REFUSES MANSON
TO WEST VIRGINIA
Wyoming Governor Will Not Honor
Requlsition For Leeisla-
tor.

CHEYENNE, Wyo, Jan. Glow
ernor Carey has denied the requisi'
ton of Governor G%lasscock, of West
Virginia for f. H. Manson, Represen'
tative in the Wyoming legislature,
who was accused of being f. G. Rob
erts, wanted in West Virginia. in con
nection with alleged misappropriation
of school funds.
Governor Carey declared that in his
opinion "the requisition was made for
political purposes, and 10 influence the
election Of a United States senator
Manson denied the West Virginia
charges and demanded an investiga
ton. A committee to investigate was
appointed
Sheriff johnson and former Sheriff
Sprinkle, of West Virginia. are here
and are firm In their declarations
that Manson is the f. G.. Roberts
whom they are seeking.
Republicans against whom contests
were filed will retain their seats in the
House. practically insuring the re
election Of United States Senator
Francis Il. Warren, tomorrow. A Tic
vote on seating the Republicans was
broken by Speaker Pratt, who voted
with the Republicans. The Republi
cans now have a majority Of six votes
on joint ballot.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01
MRS. McGIlL
BROKE DOWN
Gives the Real Facts In Regard to
Her Case and Tells How She
Suffered.

Jonesboro, Ark.-"I suffered a com.
piete break down in health, some time
ago." writes Mrs. A. McGill, from this
place. 81 was very weak and could
not do any work. / tried different
remedies. but they did me no good.
One day. l got a bottle OF Cardui. 1t
did me so much good, ! was surprised,
and took some more.
Before / took Cardui, I had headache
and backache, and sometimes I would
cry for hours. Now / am over all that,
and can do all kinds OF homework. I
think it is the greatest medicine on
earth"
In the past fifty years, thousands OF
ladies have written, like Mrs. McGill.
to tell of the benefit received from
Cardui.
Such testimony. from earnest women,
surely indicates the great value of this
tonic remedy, for diseases peculiar to
women. Are you a sufferer? Yes?
Cardui is the medicine you need.
We urge you to try it.
N. B.-Hritet0 Ladies' Advisory Dept. Chatts-
rooga Medicine Co.. Chattanooga. Tenn, for Special
I1gtrHctfo7s. and 64-paae book. Home Treatment
t@ Women, sent In plain wrapper, on request
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01
v. N. WILL SPEND
S3OO,OOO,0OO
New Tracks Between HagerstoWn
and Cumberland coming-Mon-
ey is at Hand.

Upon his return from New York
recently, President Fitzgerald, of the
Western Maryland Railway announce
ed that increased tracking facilities
between Hagerstown anr Cumber-
land, costing in the neighborhood OF
100000 have been authorized by the
board OF directors. Work will begin
within As hours.
No financing for the improvements
viii be required as the money has
been in hand for some time, subject
to appropriation by the board of di-
rectors. Part of the improvements
will be in use within so days.
The track improvements will con
sst of the extension of passing rails
on the lines between Hagerstown and
Cumberland, a distance of 80 miles
to 1000 feet clear length and the con
struction OF five additional passing
tracks.
This work will allow the passing
of trains of 100 cars at each of these
points. The present passing tracks
vary in length from 1900 to 5000
feet. tEtt3
The construction of these facilities
involves about u. miles of track.
The new tracks will be CONSTRUCTED
at Park Head, Hancock. Big Six
Baird and Town Greek. The extern
sions will be made at sidings located
at WiIliamsport, Charlton, Clear
I Spring, Big Pool, Park Head, Mil
I stone, Hancock, Round Top, Pearre
Doe Gulley, Fair Play, Old Town and
Sloan.
The improvements will result In
economy. enabling a maximum opera
ton at a minimum cost. This is In
line with the policies of PRECEDENT
Fitzgerald. ~
The Cumberland extension was
constructed as a low grade line ano
was completed in 1906. The present
engines of the road are capable o.
handling 100 car trains over this di
vision and these Improvements were
authorized to secure prompt handl
ing of train tonnage.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01

stats In the union has 4 thoroughly
effective registration system, and that
In 1910 the New England States. Mich.
iean and Pennsylvania we're the only
states where laws we're sufficiently
good and sufficiently wen enforced 10
register nine births out Of ten. aud
nine eat Or ten Is poor registration
The Children's Bureau finds thar
this absence OF good laws, wen enforc.
cd Is hampering The work for the
study and prevention OF infant mortal.
itg This country. according 10 the
best estimates available. "a now los.
ing 100000 babies . year, and experi.
ence has demonstrated thar AZ least
hair OF these lives could be saved II
the simple methods already known 10
science could be brought to bear. nut
TO apply these methods two things
are necessary, good vital statistics
and an immediate report Of every
birth.
Good vital statistics are needed / d
eaahle those working for public health
70 detect bad conditions and select
the proper social remedy Tor yaam
Immediate ratification IS necessary
50 that the individual baby bora ntlaer
adverse conditions may hn sent The
assistance which can be so resiily
given by health authorities. visiting
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01
MISSES HESS ENTERTAIN.
Give Card Party Az Their North
Queen Street Home.

Misses Margaret and Virginia Hess
gave a delightful progressive hye-hun-
dred card party Monday night al their
North Queen street home. There
we're four card tables. The ladies'
first prize went TO Miss ~Broadhead, Of
Utica, N. ", and the g~entlemen's
first prize to Mr., George Horsfan. The
consolation prize was drawn BY Miss
Maude GatreIl and the BOBBY prize by
Miss June Mofet, Mt, Jackson, Va.
Dainty refreshments We're served.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01
COMPULSORY ORDER
ISSUED BY COURT
FOR VACCINATION
All Persons Must Comply With
Its Requirements.
ORDER STRINGENT AND
WILL BE ENFORCED

County Court Acts Favorably Upon
the Petition Presented BY inc Hun.
dred Taxpayers Of the County Pray
ing For the Enforcement Of the Law
Covering This Question.
Before adjourning Thursday after
noon the county issued a compulsory
vaccination order. This means shat
all persons must comply with che OF.
der or show good reasons TO the
health authorities Why il shall not be
enforced in their particular case.
Since smallpox became prevalent
IN the county there has been a feel
ing Of unrest among all citizens for
fear it would spread, and that q gen
eral epidemic would be the result.
Acting upon their belief one hundred
citizen OF the county presented TO the
court a petition praying that such an
order be issued without delay.
The court proceeded very cautious
~ in the matter, but after consulting
with the county and city health Off
GERS, ii was deemed wise TO issue such
an order. and under the provisions of
the statute there was nothing else IL
could do, since the petition q sign
ed by one numbered taxpayers OF the
county. So late Thursday afternoon
the order was issued, and II is now up
TO the people to comply with its re-
quirements. The following Is the or
der:
This day a petition consisting of
one hundred qualified voters of Ber-
kelley county requesting this court to
have enforced the law OF compulsory
vaccination and quarantine, as pro.
vided by section n OF chapter 100 of
the Code OF West Virginia, was pre-
scented in open court and the same
duly considered.
sIn the matter OF compulsory vac
cination of all citizens OF this coun
ty:
There having been presented 10
this court a petition singed by one
hundred voters OF this county, under
the provision Of section u Of chap.
ter $50 of the Code of West Virginia,
asking for the compulsory vaccination
Of all citizens OF the county and that
the law respecting quarantine be en-
forced.
1T is, therefore, directed and order
ed by this court, that satisfactory
proof of having been recently vacci-
mated previous to this order or shall
present 4 certificate from a reputable
physician showing that successful
vaccination is impossible or improp-
err, as is provided in said section IL
of chapter $50 Of the Code of West
Virginia.
"And the provision of said section
21 of chapter $50 of the Code respect
ing vaccination and quarantine are
hereby declared to be In full force
and effect
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01


ing Of their problems or that he under
rates their difficulties. He not only
invites but urges them to join with
him IN bringing about the things that
common consent win say are now es-
sential 10 a general prosperity such
as our people have never known be-
fore.
Dosent's Believe Wall st. Controls.
Il do not believe tnat business
sentiment In this country originates
In Wall street or is controlled by
Wall street. The United. States is a
pretty big country There are plenty
OF good business men in every com
munity. The small local bank has its
directors chosen from among neigh.
bors and friends. who serve on
boards of directors without pay, with
a full sense of responsibility as to
their tr~usteeship. When the Presi-
dent-elect says 10 the business men OF
the country that he is a trustee for
the prosperity OF the United States
in counsel Mr.. Wilson speaks a Ian
guage that business men understand
and approve
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01
SENATOR WATSON
PREDICTS GREAT
PROSPERITY COMING
Our Senior Senator Optomistic
AS to the Future.
HE ALSO UPHOLDS
GOVERNOR WILSON

He Believes That President-Elect Will
Protect Every Legitimate Business
Enterprise But Will Not Counter.
ance Any Invasion For Violation of
the Law.
WASHINGTON, d. G., Jan 27.-sen
ator Clarence w. Watson, Of West Vir-
ginia, issued a statement today in
which he predicted that the United
States was about to enter upon a per-
iod of great national prosperity, add
ing that the Wilson administration
would contribute vastly to that end.
The West Yirginian said thai Pres
ident-elect Wilson would protect ev.
cry legitimate business enterprise in
the country. but would not counten-
ance any evasion or violation Of the
law, He said that the efforts to mis-
represent the speech which Governor
Wilson made in Chicago had failed
and that the honest business men of
thV NOdhti nave t4ti Hitdtti VIII
dence in the new executive.
Senator Watson said:
When President-elect Wilson made
his Chicago speech January II. admit
ting his lack Of intimate knowledge
of the processes of business, but de-
olaring his purpose to take counsel
with the men who do understand
business, a studied effort was made
to misrepresent what he said and
what he intended to do. In my opin-
ion, the effort has bee a failure.
utterances Wise and Patriotic.
THE prevailing expression among
men whose opinion | value is that Mr..
Wilson's Chicago utterance was both
wise and patriotic; that his invitation
to common counsel must be accepted
by business men as made in good
faith and with clear understanding
by a man about to give bond to 3d.,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1913-02-01
improvements.

The Criterion barber shop In North
Martinsburg has installed two hand
some new barber chairs, an addition
to the equipment that viii be appre-
ciatdd by the customers.