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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-12
Panic at a Circus.

During the performance of Sparks
circas at Sutton last Saturday, two OF
the trained horses began fighting, and
one rushed over che ropes and upon
the seats through crowd of women
and children, causing a panic A
large number were injured, two fatal
ly, Helen Berry and Minnie Altman,
both being badly trampled upon.
Holes were cut in the tent. through
which many escaped A mob of citi-
zens threatened to destroy the outfit,
but order was restored when the
manager was arrested
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-12
riust be a Peach.

A truthful man came to town Tues
day from French Creek He reported
that the Afford & Baer we'll, on Joe
Reynolds, farm had reached the sand,
andIthe oil flowed into two hundred
and-6fty barrel tank, filling it in ten
minutes. Soon the rumor reached
town that French creek was filled
from hill to hill with the greasy fluid.
The passenger train that crossed the
bridge at the mouth of the creek at
four o'clock had oil on the side of the
coaches half way up to the windows.
The passengers had their hats to
float off. OF course this settled it,
for seeing is believing st. Mary's
Oracle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-12

Tuesday Jack Lefnen, aged twenty
two years. was found guilty BY the
Washington county court, at Hagers-
town, Judges Edward Stake aud
David w. Sloan. of attempting to
ravish and murder Miss Elizabeth
Taylor aged nineteen years, daughter
Of William +. Taylor. on the night OF
May Q at Laurel Hill, Williamsport.
Lemen was sentenced to twenty years
IN the penitentiary, ten years tor at
tempting to ravish and ten years for
attempting to kill the young lady.
The penalty is the maximum the law
allows. The indictment contained
three counts-assault with intent "a
ravish, assault with intent to murder
and common assault.
| Judge Sloan, in delivering the deci-
sion Of the court, said the court had
no trouble in making up their minds
/ eA@~N A@SAhIA WAC utAAf Aua AHNY WICK
satisfied that the prisoner could be
found guilty on both the prominent
counts, the third count, common as
sault, being absorbed by the other
two. When the sentence was pro-
nounced there was slight applause,
which was soon suppressed by the
bailiffs.
Young Lernen sat by the side of his
father.duriug the progress Of the trial.
Miss Taylor was accompanied by her
Fsister, Miss Daisy Taylor. Her neck
was bandaged and she looked pale.
She is very pretty brunette. and as
she gave her testimony many eyes
were sufiused with tears. Mr.. Lemeu
and Mr.. Taylor, fathers of the accused
and the girl, many years friends, had
their first conversation Tuesday morn
ing since the night of the assault, Mr..
Lemen going to where Mr. Taylor
sat. With heads close together they
talked earnestly for ten minutes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-12
Austin-Zimm

Quite number of friends of Miss
Lena Zimmerman and Mr. VIM. G.
Austin gathered in St. Johns Luther
an church, Tuesday evening, to wit
ness the ceremony which made them
man and wife. Promptly at 7:4s the
bridal party, composed OF the usheis,
Messrs. VIM. Gaf, Allen Noll VIM.
Stephens, and August Zimmerman
the latter brother of the bride, follow
ed by the bride and groom, marched
up the south aisle of the church, to
the strains of Meudelsohn's wedding
march. gracefully performed by Mrs.
Mary Grove. The party formed a
semi-circle around the chancel, when
Rev. c. S. Trump stepped forward
and read the ceremony in a very i'm
pressive manner. The party then
left the church by the north aisle.
Very pretty were the decorations OF
green and white, the chancel being
trimmed with beautiful palms and
evergreens. A horseshoe and we'd
ding bell of evergreens and white
flowers was suspended above where
the bride and groom stood The
bride was gowned in white and the
groom and ushers wore the time
honored black.
The bride is the amiable daughter
OF Mr.. August Zimmerman, Of East
Martin street, and the groom is con-
nected with the Douglas jewelry
store. and both are very popular
After the ceremony they were driven
to the brides home where a change
of costume was made and the happy
couple were then taken to the B. & O.
depot where they boarded amid show
ers of rice, train No. 46, for bridal
tour to Washington and Philadelphia.
Many OF THEFT friends had gathered
at the train and several having the
welfare and safe journey of the young
couple at heart placed the emblem of
good luck-~an old shoe-on each
handle of their trunk. The trunk
was further decorated with placards
reading, Honeymoon Baggage, I"
Handle with Care. Eggs Inside. :"
Were Married. Seel" Were Both
Happy" "If Lost, Return to the
Groom, Will Austin. We wish
them much happiness.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-12
County Court Doings.

The June term of the county court
commenced Monday morning. Not
much business was transacted at the
morning session, but later sessions
were busy ones.
Rev. F L. Stephens qualified and
was authorized to preform the mar
rage ceremony.
Mr. A, G, Keesecker was appointed
deputy clerk of the court.
The liquor license business was
brought up and it was decided to call
an extra session of the court at some
future date to investigate the matter.
| Jas. B. Harden was appointed road
supervisor for precinct No. IS, He'd
gesville district. vice A. T. Harper,
deceased.
Mr. David Pitsnogle was appoint
ed sealer of weights and measures.
Messrs. f. c. Henshaw. Decatur
Hedges, ]. T. Catrow. L. w. Van
metre, Jas. w. McKnown, P. +.
Keesecker, David c. Kershner. and
c. P. c. Rinker were appointed the
school book board for term Of four
years.
Mr.. William H. Lamon was APP
pointed constable for Mill Greek dis
trict, vice ?. D. Butler. resigned.
The following overseers of the poor
were named: Ernest Glover, Mill
Creek; ]. D. Barney, Gerardstown;
W. H. Miller, Arden; Luther Miller,
Martinsburg; II. S. Williams, Opeq-
uon; and J. Naylor, Hedgesvile.
A special appropriation of $40 was
made to Walter Busey for opening a
road in Gerardstown district.
Permission was granted the B. & O.
to close the crossing at Tabb's tor 20
days to complete work of subway.
The committee appointed to settle
with Ex-Sherif Gerling made the
following statement as to road funds:
Mill Creek, due Sheriff by dist $175.75
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-12
WHAT TO DO.

There is comfort in the knowledge
so often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer S
Swamp Root, the great kidneyremedy
fulfils every wish in relieving pain in
the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and
every part of the urinary passages.
1t corrects inability to hald urine and
scalding pain in passing it, or bad
effects following use of liquor, wine
or beer, and overcomes that unpleas-
ant necessity Of being compelled to
get up many times during the night
to urinate. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of Swamp Root is soon
realized. 1t stands highest for its
wonderful cures of the most distress
ing cases. If you need medicine
you should have the best. Sold by
druggists price fifty cents and one
dollar. For sample bottle andpam-
phlet, both sent free by mail, men
ton the Herald and send your full
post Office address to DIR. Kilmer &
Co., Binghampton, N. X. The pro
prietors of this paper guarantee the
genuineness of this offer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-12
'-1--s----7-7---'7--7'
Ready for Patients.

At meeting of the board of direc-
tors of the Kings Daughter hospital,
Drs. Mccormack, Henshaw, Sencin-
diver, and Morrison were appointed
as a committee to look after the inter.
ests of the hospital; reserving the
right to consult with any physician
at their discretion and through whom
application must be made to enter
the hospital which is now open to
patients.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-12

The colored baseball club of this
city which has been winning all games
played with home and neighboring
teams went to Shepherdstown, on
Monday. There they crossed bats
with the boys of that town finding
them dead easy" The score was
IS to II in favor OF Martinsburg
The Charles Town game was forfeited
to the Martinsburg club as the other
club refused to play. No doubt the
reputation the champions are max
ing scared them of.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-12

Mrs. Margaret Lefever, widow Of
the late Daniel Lefever. died Wednes-
day Of paralysis. The deceased was
a m ember of the Presbyterian church
and was greatly esteemed. She was
aged so years, and was the mother
of three children, one of whom. Mr..
o. B. Lefeyer, of Bunker Hill, survi-
yes. The funeral services were held
at 9 o'clock Friday morning at her
late residence on Maple avenue by
Rev. F. M. Woods. The interment
was made in the graveyard at Falling
Waters.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-12

Eight young women employed in
the tin mill of the Cumberland Steel
aud Tin-Plate Company Monday in a
body waited on the foreman and re-
quested that their wages be raised.
The demand was promptly complied
with and an advance of 7 cents a ton
given, increasing their earnings about
IS cents day. The mills have been
very busy since January.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-12
Berkeley Institute commencement

The annual commencement of the
Berkeley Female Institute was held
at the Institute, on Faulkner avenue,
on Thursday afternoon at four O'Clock.
Owing to the late death OF Miss
Bette Wiltshires mother, the pro-
gramme was not as lengthy as here
tofore. There were three graduates
OF the full course. The programme
was as follows: Salutatory address,
Miss Amelia Boak; Essay, Woman,
Miss Lille League. Address to the
graduates by Rev. G. P. Staley. VAL
edictory address, Miss Emma Aud.
Delivering prizes and diplomas by
Rev. G. P. Stealey. Prayer
The three graduates were Misses
Anieiia Boak, Lille League and EN-
ma Aud. Silver medals were award
ed to Misses Amelia Boak, Lille
League, Mamie Small and Nellie
Herring for making 81 per cent and
over. A gold medal was awarded to
Miss Emma Aud for receiving the
highest general average. Miss Nellie
Myers was awarded a gold pen for
the most improvement in writing.
Miss Nellie Herring was awarded a
prize for the most headmarks in die
tionary. Those receiving prizes in
spelling were Miss May Small, Anna
Dunaway, Mary Hare and Eva Wild
myer. Miss Nellie Herring received
gold medal for the greatest improve
ment in music.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-12

While descending steep hill oppo-
site Huntington. in Ohio, Monday,
the horse attached to the vehicle that
contained Mrs. Mary Morrison and
daughter became Interchangeable and
all were thrown overa precipice thirty
to forty feet high. The horse was
killed, the carriage shattered to pieces,
and both occupants fatally injured.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-12
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with
urine and let it stand twenty-four
hours; a sediment or settling indi-
Gates diseased condition of the kid
neys. When urine stains linen it is
positive evidence of kidney trouble.
Too frequent desire to urinate or pain
in the back, is also convincing proof
that the kidneys and bladder are out
of order.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-12

The county levy remains the same
as last year. so cents on the hundred
dollars. The road levy is 10 cents ex-
cept in Gerardstown which is IS cents
and Hedgesville. izK cents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-12

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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-12
Headache bada Get DR.. Miles Pain Pills.
The Best.

1t always pays to buy the best, so
when you want vinegar for your
pickles go to VIM. Rouark's, on Queen
street. There you will find large
stock of good cider vinegar, pure and
unadulterated, and at moderate prices.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-12
d. B. SMITH.

rW Communications to insure insertion
gY- must reach us by Wednesday noon
gB except that news items OF great i'm
as portance will be received until Thurs,
gE day eve.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-12

"a Advertisers wishing changes made in
- their ads must furnish copy by We'd
a. nesday noon, and copy for new ad-
g. vertisements must be in hand not
Earlater than Thursday noon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-12
Toilet Ware.

Toilet sets from $Io5 to 5000 at
Kilmer's China Hall. Beauties and
plenty Of them. Call and see them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-12

Educate Your Bowels with Caacarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
i0c, 25c. II c. g. G. fail, druggists refund money.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-06-12
Corn SCI can, at S. S. Felker's.

New York seed potatoes soc bush
ell a Felker's.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-15
STABBED FOUR TIMES.
Philip Garew and George Kirby, Two
Old Friends, Have a Falling
Out

Philip Garew. living at 134 Sixth street,
and George Kirby. bricklayer, living at
440 Fell street, met at McAllister and
Leavenworth streets about 8 o'clock last
night.
Both are married men and have known
each other for the past twenty years.
There was cause for trouble between
them, and when they met last night they
had a heated argument. Finally they
squared off and Garew knocked Kirby
down three times in succession.
After the third knockdown Kirby made
a rush at Garew with an open knife in his
hand and sIashed him on the neck.
you've got knife, have your? said
Garew. and Kirby replied. Yes, We got
a knife, and I'll cut your heart out"
Garew, being unarmed, ran along Park
avenue, closely pursued by Kirby till he
came to heap of bricks opposite City
Hall avenue. He picked up a brick and
threw it at Kirby, but missed him, and
Kirby closed upon him. stabbing him
three times on the lett side.
Kirby then ran down the avenue to Mar
ket and Garew went to the Receiving
Hospital, where DR.. Maher oressed his
wounds. The wounds are not dangerous.
Garew at first refused TO tell who used
the knife upon him, but finally he admit
ted to Detectives Seymour and Reynolds
tina. it was Kirby. He declined to say
what the quarrel was about, and said he
would not prosecute Kirby for the sake of
his wife and five children. Garew is en-
ployed in the Judson rolling-mills, EN-
eryville.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-15
JOHN M. CUNNINGHAM DEAD.
Eepired at the Hotel SGrog, Netc York, Of
TmnhniH Fepe1..

EGpired at the Hotel SGroy, Netc York, Of
typhoid Fever.
NEW YORK, N. Y, Jan. 14.-John M.
Cunningham of San Francisco died at the
Hotel Savoy this afternoon of typhoid
fever. He returned from Europe in usual
health in November and Immediately
went to San Francisco on business.
He came back to New York about a
month ago, intending to spend the win
ter here, and soon after contracted the
disease which resulted in his death.
He was the son OF William Cunningham
of Ir7ington -on-the- Hudson, and was born
in that city in 1856.
He was graduate of the Sheffield
Scientific School of New Haven in 1875
and soon after began mining engineering
in the West. About ten years ago he set
tied in San Francisco, where he became
identified with mining interests.
In 1890 Mr.. Cunningham married Miss
Clara Luning, a daughter of the late Mich
olas Luning, a San Francisco capitalist,
who was said to be worth over $1,000, 600
when he died.
Mr.. Luning's estate was managed after
his death by corporation of which Mr.,
Cunningham was a director. Mr.. Cum
ningham was the president of the Cosmos
Club of San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-15

visors add a provision to section 5S of
order 1927, requiring the Chief En-
gineer of the Fire Department to detail
not exceeding two men to places OF amuse-
ment where machinery is used, who shall
have charge of all fire apparatus and tend
to extinguishing fires in their inception.
They should have no other duties and
should be present half hour before per-
formances to make inspection of the ap-
paratus used for producing scenic effects,
&c The motion was adopted.
Aresolution was introduced by George W.
Turner, and adopted, precluding the tear
ing up of streets permanently improved
for water mains, ETC., and requiring that
franchises given in the future for electric
railways shall contain the provision that
the streets over which The lines pass shall
be kept ligh ed by the railroad com panies.
A later provision directed the attention
of the Legislature to the question.
Isidore Jacobs wanted the meeting to
voice its sentiments upon the pure-food
question. He stated that in the last four
GAYS over. twenty cases have been dis
missed in the Police Courts, due to per-
sonal influence with the Prosecuting At
torney. of the courts named. Owing to
the fact that quorum was not present at
the time OF making the motion, nothing
was done and final adjournment was
taken.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-15

will jump in with their fly bulls ana IN
terfere with nv plans"
Al length Mr.. Frawley told Hammer
that if he could obtain letter OF intro
duction from the Chief of Police here ne
would accommodate him. expecting 10 De
struck for 500 at least.
In a short time the captain returned
bearing letter of introduction from the
Chief here to the Chief OF Ponce al
On presenting the above Mr.. FrawIey
felt somewhat satisfied, and d., asked eto what
STAGGERED by being questioned as to
whether he could spare as muc as $1o.,.
1t was lucky for Hammer hat ne DID
letter in Seattle, for it was but
given as a bait to keep him in touch
with the Portland office. his 10
ouaciousness having excited suspicion
here and a letter to the Seattle Chief OF
Police having been forwarded imme-
diately with the signing of the letter OF
introd notion, warning that officer of the
proba Bile character of the bearer.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-15

fund for the Golden Gate societies, and
over $1,000 on hand. The lookout commit
tee reported the organization of society
with twenty-five mem bers at Angel Island.
Interesting reports were filed from the
junior superintendent, the press and the
temperance committees, the floating work
and the missionary com mittee.
The programme committee for the an
nual meeting and convention on February
reported an interesting programme Sc
cured and the securing of DR.. Adams OF
the First Congregational Church as the
principal speaker for the evening.
proposition was made to indorse one
OF the three Endeavor publications in the
City as the official organ of the Golden
Gate Union, but it was unanimously de-
feated, and the union by motion decided
to follow the example of the State '97
committee and indorse none of the papers,
but supply news impartially to all. This
action Of the '97 committee was confirmed
by special resolution last night.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-15
MURDERER ROE
WILL DIE TODAY
Every Detail Complete for
the Grewsome Ceremony
at Napa,
The Doomed Man Is More Serious
as the Hour of Execution
Draws Nigh.
A Novelty in Trap-Springing-EVen
the Sheriff Will Not Know
the Hangman.

NAPA, CAL, Jan. 4.-ATangements
have all been completed for the execution
of William NJ. Roe, which wlI take place
tomorrow morning at II o'clock. Inc
prisoner more fully realizes the serious
ness of his situation as his time on earth
grows shorter. Although he is ready to
carry on conversation, he dOes not seek
to take the leading part, but rather pre-
fers 10 listen. Last night he slept about
FIVE hours.
Tomorrow morning at Id O'Clock the
death warrant will be read 10 the con-
demned man, at which time ne wiQ be
commanded to prepare himself for the ex-
ecution. Then the doors to the Enclosure
in which the execution is to take place
will be opened. A person will he stationed
there to inspect the passes for admittance
Gs they are presented. Further in another
guard will take up the passes. Admit
lance will be granted only to those to
whom cards of admission have been
issued, and no one will be admitted on
another persons invitation. Within the
Enclosure other guards will be stationed
to direct the spectators TO their places and
to keep all outside the ropes stretched
around the scaffoId except the officers and
doctors.
The prisoner will be bound before he
leaves the cell and taken to the scaffold.
Besides the officials he will be accom-
panied by Captain Kettle of the Salvation
Army, to whom Roe has become deeply
attached. The captain will remain with
the prisoner until the drop is sprung.
The method Of springing the trap is in
genious. No one, not even the Sheriff,
knows by what person the trap is sprung.
The Sheriff only knows that it Will be by
one of three persons, but the names of
these he will sacredIy guard. Directly
back of the trap a wooden cage has been
arranged through which three ropes pass,
one OF which is attached to the trap door.
Each of The ropes support heavy weight,
which falls to the ground through an in
closed cylinder where the strands are cut.
The trap door, which is sustained by one
OF these ropes, Immediately drops. The
three persons who will be stationed in the
cage and whose duty it will be TO cut the
rope when directed by the Sheriff, have
been selected. Immediately after the exc
cution the Coroner will take charge of the
body.