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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-13
fBy James w. Weir.)

tby JHfHeA w. WRiF.b
CHARLESTON. W. Va. Jan. 1oyN-
Fresh from the people. the West,iyjY.
ginia lawmakers met in biennial stpat
sion at noon today with fortyfye
DAYS work ahead Of them. and con-
flrmed the caucus nominations made
Tuesday night by the majority mem
bership of each house as a final step
toward a permanent organization.
Crowded galleries witnessed the
opening ceremonies. After the mem
bers had qualified the house proceed
ed to the election Of speaker
Joseph 8. Thurmond. Of Greenbriar.
who was unanimously nominated last
night, was elected by strict party
vote over w. r. Honaker. OF Mercer
county, the Republican nominee.
Robert L. Hamilton, of Grantsville.
Calhoun county, and son Of the late
ex-copKressman Jnbn aM. IIamilfar.
received the complete Democratic
vote, defeating G. r. Henning, Of
OHIO county. for clerk.
In like manner John Kenna, OF
Charleston. son of the late United
States Senator John II. Kenna, was
chosen as sergeant at arms over Ad-
am T. McCown, OF Kanawha county.
The house completed ita organiza-
ton by electing Dr. J W. Kidd. OF
Huntsville, Braxton county. as door.
keeper over G. w Walmore.
In the Senate.
T'wenty-eight OF the thirty mem
bers OF the senate were present when
John r. Harris, clerk OF the senate.
called that body to order at noon. the
absentees being Senator'S r. u. Tai
bolt. of Barbour country. who IA re-
covering from long illness, and 8.
O. Billings, OF Tucker county Sena-
tor Wells Goodykoontz. Of Mingo, de-
feated Senator Roy Parrish Of Clarks-
burg, in the caucus last night by Ill
to for president. Senator Fred T..
Fox, of Sutton, was the Democratic
nominee. but Senator coodyloontz
was declared elected by strict par.
ty vote.
Without further delay the senate
proceeded to elect John IT, Harris, a
veteran of many years service, as
clerk. O. A. Petty, of Kanawha, SER
geant at arms, and Jack Smith. OF
Cabell, as doorkeeper
Last Nights Proceedings.
In the caucus Of the Democratic
house members last night j. s. Thur
mond, of Greenbrier county, was
chosen as the party's nominee for
speaker Thurmond's nomination was
made unanimous after Angus McDon-
aid, of Kanawha, withdrew. r.. L.
Hamilton. of Calhoun county, son OF
former Congressman Hamilton, was
the caucus nominee for clerk. John
Kenna, Of Kanawha. for ssrgcant.at-
arms
The Republican senate caucus re-
CURED one ballot to decide the presi-
dency. Wells Goodykoontz. of Mingo
county, won over Roy e. Parrish, OF
Harrison county, eleven to eight.
John T. Harris, of Wood county. won
over Stanley Hodges. of Pendleton
county, for clerk; O. A. Petty, of Ka-
nawha. defeated S. G. Dawson, of
Preston county and James Dorsey. of
Clay county, on the ninth ballot for
sergeantat-arms Jack Smith. of Ca
bell, was unanimously chosen door,
keeper.
The Republican members of the
house named for speaker. w B.
Honaker. Of Mercer county: Charles
II. Henning, of Ohio county. for clerk:
l. A. McKown. OF Kanawha county,
for sergeant-at-arms; G. w. Viii
more. of Mcdowell county, for door
keeper.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-13
.LOR|NG WHTACRE MEETS |N-|
SLANT DEATH AND TWO COM
PAN|ONS ARE BADLY INJURED

RESIDENT OF HANGING ROCK, HAMPSHIRE COUNTY IS
THROWN AGAINST LARGE ROCK, SUSTAINING A
FRACTURED SKULL WHICH QUICKLY RESULTS IN
HIS DEATH-WILLIAM BOON AND CLEVELAND LIP
TON ARE INJURED BUT WILL RECOvER-ACCIDENT
OCCURRED THIS MORNING ON THE CHARLES TOWN
PIKE NEAR CITY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-13

Mr.. j. " Graham. OF Clarksburg.
w. Va, is spending the, day in the
city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-13

Accidents will happen. but the best
regulated families keep DR.. Thomas
Electric Oil for such emergencies.
Two sizes 25c and SOC at all stores.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-13
SENATE VOTES TO
MAKE WASHINGTON
DRY IN NOVEMBER
SHEPPARD BILL PASSED BY SIS
TO 80 AND ARry LINES
vANlSH.
HOUSE IS EXPECTED TO CONCUR
AND SALOONS WILL THEN BE
AHoLl$HED.
REFERENDUM REJECTED BY TIE
voTE-DRAsTIc PENALTIES
ARE PROVIDED.

WASHINGTON, pm. 1O.--The Shep.
pard bill to abolid saloons in the
National Capital Yer November /,
1917, was passed fte yesterday by
the Senate and nowIgoes TO the House
where its friends aaim 1t is assured
of passage The note In the Senate
was IS to 80.
Willie the measure prohibits the
sale OF liquor in The District OF Co
lumbia. 1t permits, Importation for
personal use. An amendment which
would have submitted the proposal to
a referendum of citizens of the District
was defeated before passage by tie
vote, 40 to AZ.
Party Lines Ignored.
Neither the vote on the referen-
dunn amendment nor that on the pas
sage of the bin was on party lines.
There were rs Democrats and II Re-
publicans voting fat the referendum
with % Democrats and 10 ReDublf-
voting against It, Most of the Repub-
licans of the so-called Progressive
group voted against it.
For the bill itself there were %
Democratic and n Republican votes.
with % Democrats and 10 Republi-
cans against It, All the Progressives
voted for passage The vote on pas
sage was as follows:
LnM cEMrnRG DIVIDED
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-13
HOW SENIORS DIVIDED.
Ayes

Democrats Ashhurst, Beckham,
Bryan, Chamberlain, Chiffon, Johns.
(South Dakota), Kern, Kirby. Lea.
Martin. Myers, overman, Pittmaa.
Ransdell, Robinson, Shafroth, Shep-
pard, Shields, Simmons, Smith Geo
gia,) Smith (Maryland), Smith tSouth
Carloina), Swanson, Thomas, Thomp-
son, vardaman, Walsh, Williams
Republicans--Borah, Brady, Clapp
Clark, Cummins, Curtis, Dillingham;,
Falla, Ferguson, Gallinger, Gronna,
Jones, Kenyon, McCumber, Nelson,
Norris, Oliver, Page, Poindexter. Sher-
man. Smith (Michigan), Smoot, Ster-
ling. Sutherland, Townsend, Watson,
Works-27.
Total ayes, IS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-01-13

IOtal ayes, 90.
Noes.
Observation-Disclosures Broussard, Gull
berson. Hardwick. Hitchcock, Hughes.
Husting, James. Johnson (Maine),
Lee. Lewis, MARITIME. Newlands, OGor-
man, Phelan, Pomerene Reed. Salts
bury, Smith (Arizona), Stone, Tillman,
Underworld.
Republicans Brandegee. Colt. Du
Pont, Harding, Lippitt, Lodge, Mclean
Penrose. Wadsworth, Weeks-10
Total noes, 80.
Maryland Senators Divide.
Senators Smith and Lee, of Mary
land. stood together upon the refer
endum, both of them voting for it.
When the question OF passing the bill
unamended was reached, however,
Senator Smith voted dry and Sena-
tor Lee wet Neither of them made
any statements upon the floor yester-
day or took any part in the debate.
Senator Smith. of Georgia. eDmo-
crat, opposed the referendum and SO
dead Senator Gallinger, Republican
leader
From my knowledge of the Dis
trict OF Columbia" said Senator Gal
iinger, 81 take such an election would
be a failure. The friends Of temper
ance would be tremendously handicap
ped"
He opened an amendment to pre-
vent saloonkeeprs or others interested
in the sale or making of intoxicants
from voting.
"Dry' Forces Jubiliant.
Yesterdays action by the Senate
comes close upon the heels of the
CONTINUED on Page Three.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-17
Exercise Your Will.

In the Woman's Home Companion q writer says: "Let us keep it in mind each day that weak will is the sign of lnferiority; it means that we belong to the lower classes, to the weak and in- 1trloys and then remember that if we remain weak and inferior, it is not be- cause we must, but entirely because we prefer to; and remember that we can become one of the intelligent ruling class If we choose. Let us set ourselves certain tests of will, and remember to let them be tests, not tasks. Let us throw away if we can, all somber ideas or duty and all ideas of our weakness being sinful. Perhaps it might be &C., counted so by those of strongly re- hglous trend; but let us remember that our task. our whole splendid and toy- ous task in this instance, is to learn to exercise and use our powers. It is Emerson who says: What you are speaks so loudly, I cannot hear what you say.'"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-17

MT. May appeared to resent the manner in which he had been treated more than he regrets the loss of the principalship, declaring that he "can make more money selling life insur- ance," than by teaching. and citing that in the last week he had earned more than he received for two months of teaching. But he C nsidered Hhat the boards action in "kicking him out as he phrased it. constituted a reflection upon him personally, which he is not disposed to let pass un- challenged.
 MT. Mays friends are wrought up, no doubt about it. They are voicins charges of all sorts of deals" and "trafffcking" in public offices as ex- planation of the removal of the form- CT Lakeside principal. Judging from the manner in which some of these speak, the meeting at the courthouse tomorrow evening will be animated and interesting.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-17
Need More Trainlna.

This is what one college president says in an address: "With the mul- tiplicity of subjects 1t Is only to be expected that some anxiety may be felt as to the results from present-day methods of teaching. I must confess there is some need for this sugges. tion of anxiety. Perhaps the pendulum has swung too far, or we may have discovered the correct scientific metE- cd of dealing with the subjects taught in the elementary school. I feel con- vinced that training is not receiving its fair share of attention. There was much wastage of time in the past, but the old-fashioned grinding was not without its good points. one of which H'as the cultivation of the faculty of sticking to task until 1t was known" Princeton Review.
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Some pawa.

"When 1t comes to hounds" said the fat plumber, "my brother up in Trum. bull county has got everything beat ever heard of." "What kinda dawg is tt?'' the thin carpenter inquired, scent Eng some of the fat plumbers usual fairy tales. "I think he calls it bugle hound" "You mean beagle hound, don't youT' "Well, maybe 1t is." "What Is wonderful about it?" "Tbe way 1t hunts." "Birds?" "And animals too. 1t win go after anything" Bear and deer?" Anything, tell you." "It must be some dawg." 'I should say it is. The other day my brother heard tho souaI of what seemed to be ter rife struggle in one of the upstairs r6oius of his house and when he ran up to see what the excitement was al. about what do you suppose that hound tad treed on one of the bedposts?" "Coon?" "No." "What?" Cock. roach. ."--Youngstowu Telegram.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-17
FANTASY IN RAILROAD TRAIN
syIvania Road Leads Statistician #, to Make Calculation.

During the month of September, 1915, between 185,00O and 190,OO0 cars passed over the middle division of the Pennsylvania railroad. The fact led a statistician to make the following in- genious calculation: Suppose that the cars numbered 198OOO, and that all of them had to pass given point during tue 30 days of September; each car would have but 13.7 seconds in which
 to make it's transit. If each car was 8 feet long, and all the cars made up
 only c1e train, it would be about 1902 miles long. If drawn by single two- cylinder locomotive that had cylinders of 2O-inch stroke, driving wheels 4 feet 8 inches in diameter and 20O-pound steam pressure, the cylinder would have to be B feet in diameter, the heating surface would approximate 62 acres, and the grate area would be nearly one acre; and were the fire box 72 inches wide, 1t would have to be 1 2-5 miles long. The handle of the fire rake would extend back to the two hundred and seventh car. The fireman would have to throw 1A tons of coal at shovelful, and throw shovelful once every three seconds. To feed the boiler, the injector pipes would have to be about feet in diameter, and both of them would have to be working most of the time. If the engineer had to whistle to the rear brakeman, the sound, if 1t could carry so far, would take 1% hours to reach him. At a sustained speed of 12 miles an hour, 1t would take the train about days and 12 hours to pass a given point, so that if q station master said "Good-by" to the engineer at midnight on Sunday, 1t would be noon on Friday before he could shout "Hello!' to the brakeman on the rear car.-Youth's Companion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-17

that; but I do not think I received just and fair treatment. Two mem bers of the board today agreed with me that had not received fair treat ment.' l had been given to under stand by Dr. Jordan that I would be retained and had no reason to doubt the accuracy of his statement In the face of this assurance, for the board to wait until the middle of June to supplant me, consider uu- just. l believe that an explanation of the reasons that actuated the board is due me, and l shall demand such an explanation. If the Lcard has req. sons, any good reason, for letting mo out I want the public to know them Pm not afraid for the people to know the truth about me. My work is well known, my conduct is open. If the board cannot show good cause for it's action-not in. electing man in my place, but in going about it in such way--it is due me, my family, due my friends that my name be cleared. probably shall make a statement later, that the public may realize fully how my seven years of con- scientous service in the Lakeside school have been rewarded
 Considers Action An AffrOnt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-17
BUILD RAILROADS IN AFRICA
Much Important Construction Inter. rupted by Outbreak of War
 Military Lines Opened.

At the outbreak of the war Africa had total of something like 25,00O miles of completed railroad, and was building new lines at the rate of about 2OOO miles year. At the firing of the first shot much important construc- tion work was dropped instantly, not to be resumed again until the war is over. This affected what would prob- ably have amounted to 4OOO miles of new line that would have been com- pleted in the two and half years the war has lasted so far. This loss is partially offset by the construction purely military lines for the better prosecution of certain campaigns-~ that might not have been undertaken for many years had not the war rem dered it imperative from a strategic standpoint. Such was the linking up of the Union of South Africa system with that of German Southwest Africa by Botha in pushing his campaign for the conquest of the latter region; and such the running together of the rail- heads of a branch from the Uganda railroad and theyUsambara line at the frontier of German East and British East Africa. Similar construction has also taken place in Nigeria, the Cam eroons, northern Rhodesia and prob- ably the Belgian Congo. The total mileage that has been added for mili- tary purposes is difficult to estimate, but 1t would hardly be in excess of from 20 to 25 per cent of what would have been built had the peace-time rate of construction been maintained. Moreover, like all strategic railroads, this military construction is worth far less as an economic asset than an equal mileage of line built for purely commercial purposes. - Lewis R. Freeman in World Outlook.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-17
A Puzzle Contest.

One of the Argentine ne"spatl is. lh has taken upon itself to acqua'a' "a h,, n constituents with the Blole aa.,ninra a.n been printing portions of the '. o.',t a,,ins without comment and witnou. mo s \. the source of the quotation. e,i.,o 1 .mopl mentable ignorance of the Dlp.. ssen e,t the people generally nas Of' of letters denced by a large numoei ', r.ceIyips which the editor has peea sa.so ouots. from men who have read lneIS ~ xhon tions and admired them, ou' v The ed. they were utterly unfamiliar, ,nis,ns frn tor told of one man, who, ,.''S,.sr 9uus, and his letter, was a city u"e esred iron man of education, wno asn ,rere tsisa what book these quotatlonss ssihle to d' and where it would be po''''
 tain a copy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-17
When Toads Get New Suit.

roads change their skin periodi- caiiv. It IS a most interesting per iormance, says writer in the Ma uonai Review. The old skin splits right down the back, and the toad proceeds to divest himself of it in eAactiy the same fashion as human oeins takes off jersey. The old shii', as 1t is pulled off, is rolled to- ward the reptiles mouth, where it dis appears, for it is swallowed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-17
Entertaining the Carpenter.

Elsa felt it her duty to entertain a man who had been called in to do some carpenter work, and began by asking if he had a papa and a mamma. He an. swered by yes! Then she asked if he had any brothers or any sisters. He replied by saying he had three half brothers and three half-sisters. After looking at him for moment intently she said: "Be you the only whole one there waS?"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-17
REMOVAL OF MAY PR0V0KES MANY
 SCHOOL PATRONS
Continued from page one.)

 I then read the account in The Gra- phic. My telephone has been ring ing all day, patrons of the school wanting to know if I had resigned. The Graphic's article did not say whether 1 had presented my resig nation.
 Will Demand Publicity.
 The manner in which I have been treated by the board after my seven years service-service entirely satis factory to the school patrons, I be- lieve, and without criticism from the board-I consider discourteous ana inconsiderate. It is reflection upon me, and I shall demand that the req sons, the facts, be made public.
 ''The board has a perfect right to elect whoever it pleascs. I recognize
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-17
a,zaars Dirty But . h's', nj,

The Grand Trunk roao' '''" ,osds lDts artery of the Indian emplle, s,d yery bt and 1, dusty. The grooming O9t'vs 9enssins tl' kick up the dust in clouds !es.n a'tp trees , green leaves of the oan' m nelhl lon' scattered knot of towers lso road dlsss on the horizon, and as ta;1 .u1 q low, h' nearer, she rises ,,i',s in oe1a eud battlens,s' s,' The streets are narrow inc haf rickety, one-story housssi .s'ost lpdian T are even dirtier than mos. '. rsr,s , ~ tive M shops, and spread then aaa. nuI miscuously around the fool; oeeosld,euoas d . mart of the eternal 1s unsIsl n t inc East to learn that tns 2 2. .na
 zaars are the richest in D srs As' te sI finest jewels in all India Ias..,.'e.jst q.
 ID these tu0 shanties.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-17
Milk a Pain Killer.

"Everybody should know that milk is an excellent pain killer," says Farm and Preside, first because it glves al- most immediate relief, and second. be- cause milk or cream is nearly always available. If person should get tar tn the eyes, put in few drops of milk or cream. 1t will also afford great re- lief ii cement or gnat should get in the eyes,"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-17
The New Civilization.

Discern the times. Get out of vour- selhsh absorptions-individual, com. munity or national. Be ashamed not to think in world terms, in terms of humanity. Be vigilantly watchful. Are you going to be able to measure up to the demands of the new age9 Under the law of moral consequences of reaping what you are sowing will you be ready to take your part in the new civilization? Will YOU he a help or load? Have you the qualities of a citizen of the new civ. ilization?-Hanry Churchill King
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-17
Cold Precaution.

When colds, grippe or sore throats are rampant in your neighborhood. take unusual precautions. Never let the feet stay damp; change into dry shoes and stockings if you come in from the rain. Get plenty of outdoor air and exercise. And gargle with some antiseptic gargle two or three times a day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-17
Hope.

A woman took her husband to a noted alienist for what seemed to be t beginning psychosis, and to decide whether he should be placed in sani- tarium. After q lengthy consultation, she drew the physician aside and asked him impatiently for his verdict. He responded, "There are hopes, madam, but 1t Is at present only 8 surmise."- Medical PickWick.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-17
Otters' Favorite Game

The favorite game of otters seems to be that of sliding down hill. Thev climb to the top of high snow ridge. lie flat upon the stomach, with the forefeet bent backward, and giving themselves an impulse with the hind legs, glide down the hill head foremost In summer they select a sloping river bank which has clayey soil, and where the water at it's base is of con. siderable depth. Climbing this bank. they start from the top, slip swiftly over the sloping ground, and plunge into the water.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-17
We've Noticed rt,

Make the best of things as they are. me p,g-mouthed man can't improve ms looks by eating green persimmons.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-17

J. R. Bass, one of the leading busi- ness men of Tennessee, who was elected president of the Travellers Protective association at it's annual convention, held in Savannah the past week.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-17

Fr the Purpose af investigating the Displacement of
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-07-17
PLEASANT VALLEY NEWS.

There were a large number present
at the dance given by Hardy Breed
ing last Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schmidt re-
turned to their home at Sherwood.
oregon. last Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs. John Roster. Peter
Mathioson and family. Martin Meltser.
Admor List and Fred Roster. all from
Twin Falls. and Ben Adolf and John
riede and family and MIR. and Mrs
Robert Schmidt Of American Falls.
visited with Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. l.. Adolf
and family last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Eggers from
Pcndleton. are visiting with their
daughter. Mrs. Robert O'Neil and
friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kosel, Mir. and
Mrs. Harry kluesner and family and
MIR and Mrs. Kluesner and family
from Tabor. attended the dance Sat
urday evening at Hardy Breeding's.
and visited Sunday with Breedings
and Martens.
Adolf W. "a purchased a Ford car
lat week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Martens enter
tanned last Sunday for Mr.. and Mrs.
Colfelt. Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew stroh
and their sons. Andrew and Willie.
Rev. and Mrs. George Sprattler and
family. Mr.. and Mrs. c. o. Martens,
Mr.. and Mrs, John Martens. Bill and
Hugo Martens. John Mehihaff and Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Kosel.
The Concordia Young Peoples so
ciety Of the German Lutheran church
met last Sunday evening. A large
number attended.
The Martens brothers are cutting
wheat hay and are expecting to har.
vest In about three weeks. .
wm. stroh from Blackfoot visited
with friends and relatives Saturday
and Sunday.
The Ladies' Aid met last week Ia
the basement OF the church.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-07-17
FACTS FROM FAIRYIEW.

Miss Grace Mckinley spent the
weekend with her sister, Mrs. Charles
Kampf.
Cleve Farnham motored up from
salt Lake City last Sunday, and he and
his wife are visiting for a few days at
the Blackstone stock farm. Mrs.
Farnham has been visiting her moth
er in Rockland about two weeks. They
expect to return to Salt Lake the
middle of the week.
Mrs. Anna Haynie, from Montana,
is visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bergstrom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Willus, Mrs. Cleve
Farnham's uncle and aunt, of Salt
Lake. and daughter, Sarah, also Miss
Una Pierson of Rockland. were visi-
tors at the Blackstone stock farm last
Sunday.
Several carloads of dancers attend
ed the barn dance at Hardy B~reeding's
last Saturday night. They report a
hne time.
Mrs. Charles Kampf attended the
meeting Of the Woman's Committee OF
National Defense in American Falls
last Saturday afternoon.
d. w. Davis and County Agent
Kjosness poisoned grass hoppers on
the Davis ranch the first part OF the
week.
The water was turned into the can
al Monday after being turned out sew.
eral days to kill the moss.
Munsey Barrett, who Is working al
the Blackstone stock farm. had a horse
badly cut with barbed wire last week
DR.. Vance Of American Falls attended
the injured animal and the wound il
healing rapidly.