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The Philipsburg mail., 1899-10-13
WILL HARNESS FLINT CREEK FALLS

miles over heavy copper wires, and will
be put in o use by means of an cleo
trio motor at the MILL The site of the
power station is short distance below
the Flint creek falls and is almost per-
feet for the purpose
In conversation with Mr. Paul A.
Fusz, President of the company, rep
resentative of The Mail learned that the
work is to be prosecuted with vigor and
that the company expects to have the
mill running by electric power gener-
ated at the Flint creek falls by the 1st of
February next. The contracts for lum-
Der to be used in the construction of the
power house have been awarded and
the electrical machinery is now being
built bv the Westinghouse Com pany. A
large shipment of insulators has al
ready arrived at the depot, and he
work OF setting the poles Will be COM
menced at once, and be completed be-
fore the frost will interfere.
The heavy copper wires which are to
convey the powerful electric current
Will also be strung before snow falls and
most OF the outdoor work will be COM
pleted by the first of the year.
The Granite Bime:allic Company will
contract with the power company for
electric power sufficient TO operate the
Blmetalllc mill at Clark and ultimately
the electricity generated at Flint creek
falls will be utilized in the operation of
the companys mines at Granite and in
lighting hat town.
ELECTRICITY may be employed by the
company in the treatment of ores The
completion of such substantial works
ana the large amount # capital in
vested will add greatly to the perma-
nency OF this section and will prove of
almost inestimaole benefit to the Flint
creek district in the matter of develop
mont and prosperity. Philipsburg and
vicinity have II great future before
them. 1t is not at all improbable that
the great mines Of tuis district will IN
the future be operated on larger scale
than ever before. and PhilipSourg will
be thriving mining center when other
mining camps have disappea ed.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-10-13
THE COMBINATION SUED
State Bank of St. Louis Wants to
Recover $4,000.
A U. S. MARSHAL IN CHARGE.
The COmpany's Embarrassment Due to
Disagreement Among the Stock
holders - Bank Grows Impa-
tient--WorlSs Attached.

The State Bank of St. Louis has COM
nlenced an action in the United States
| Court against the Combination Mining
and Milling Company to recover $22, :
600 and interest, aggregating in all
about S25, 000 claimed to be due the
plaintiff for moneys advanced the de-
fendant company. The company's prop
erty, consisting of the mines hoisting
| plants and mill at Combination, has
been attached and Deputy United States
Marshal Wall arrived from Helena last
Saturday and took possession. The
snlt, it seems, was precipitated through
a disagreement among stockholders.
Less than a year ago the directors of
the company called a meeting of the
;kholders for the purpose of levy
lag all assessment OF one cent per
share to pay this debt, and to again
place the company on safe financial
roofing for future operations.
1t appears that majority Of the
stock was represented at said l~eeting
and the assessment was levied, and. in
fact. several OF the larger stockholders
paid their share OF the assessment. As
some OF the stock had become delin-
quent and was about to be sold iniunc-
tlon proceedings We're commenced by
parties representing the minority stock
h$lders, and the directors were en-
jSined from disposing OF the stock that
had been advertised for sale. The mat
ter continued in court for some time
and the injunction was at last made
permanent, with the result that the
money paid in by those who had con
sented to the assessment was returned
and the debt remained unpaid.
Several watchmen have constantly
been employed in taking care OF the
property, and it seems at least some Of
them had difficulty in disposing of their
time checks, even at a cOnsiderab bic dis
count Thus the matter dragged along,
the debt increasing every day, and as
there seemed to be no way for the sew
eTssL factions among the stockholders
to agree upon satisfactory settlement,
the st. Louis Bank evidently grew i'm
patient and attached the works.
1t IS expected that the property will
be sold to satisfy the debt, and it is
to be hoped that some parties who
mean to 90 something with it will pur-
chase the same. The mine is one Of the
best in Granite county and should be
producing its share OF bullion, as il has
done III years past. For the past three
years the property has been idle, not for
d lack OF good ore, but for the simple
reason that some OF the sto .1holdets
had an idea that they were being
wronged and became hostile to the
managers
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-10-13
The New Power Company
Commences Work in
Earnest.
HUGE ELECTRIC PLANT
A Force Of Men Breaking Ground
For the Power House.
LUMBER CONTRACTS ARE LET
Inc Granite-Bi'netallc Company VIII
Soon BE Using the Electric Power
at Their Mill -. Works to be in
Operation Next February.

The tor nal transfer of all the water
rights and other property owned by the
Flint Creek Electric Power Company to
the Montana Water, Electric Power
and Mining Company was apparently
the signal for the resumption Of work
on the mammoth electric power plant
which Is to be built at Flint creek falls.
lhe latter company was incorporated
last May with capital stock Of half a
million dollars, and the principal stock
holders are Paul A. Fusz, NJ Rumsey.
{. Jagels and L. M. Rumsey, all large
stockholders in the Granite Bimetallic
Consolidated Mining Co., Mr. Fusz be-
ing the president Of both companies.
The work of utilizing the water Of
Flint creek was originally commenced
in 1891, and was extensively carried on
during that year, over 200 men being
employed on the ditch and fume. A
dam Of solid masonry about II feet
high, built upon bedrock, extends from
rim to rim across the canyon above the
falls, forming a reservoir that vii! store
millions Of cubic feet OF water.
The company IS confident that it can
depend upon about ,, 900 inches of water
Tor use from the Georgetown flats to the
falls. TO utilize this covered plank
Hume nearly $500 feet long has been
constructed. The Aume IS three and
one-half by four feet in the clear and
there are two tunnels, one $50 feet lone
and the other 200 feet. At the end Of
the fume Il penstock or tank. with IA
capacity Of 80, coo gallons, is to be built.
From this lenstock a pipe 3G inches II
diameter ana about /, 800 feet in length
will extend down the mountal.. side to
the power house
The penstock will be about 100 feet
hlgher han the power bouse. 50 there
VIII ba fall OF > 00D inches Of water
that distance, equal to abort $500
horse power. The pipe will be laid in
an open lrench aAd secaralv anchored
At the power horsc the main pipe viii
branch into number of smaller ones
by meaDs Of which an equal number o.
Pelton water wheels are to be fed
These wheels are high pressure and are
capable OF running like number Of
generators
The power will be 'Z'anemi'ted to the
mill of the Granite Bim9taIic Consoli-
ida'ed Company, distance Of seven
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-10-13

George Ammerman was in FROM Rock
creek Monday, lay ing ia new supply
OF provisions for his niue
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-10-13
LEG BROKEN.

De Robert Emmett Falls Seventy Feet
Down a Chate in the Granite Mine.
De Robert Emmett had his left leg
broken by falling down chute in the
Granite mine last Saturday. Mr. EN-
met IS unable to say exactly how it hap
pc ed, but he must have lost his foot
ing in some manner and fell distance
of seventy feet He was taken to the
hospital where the fracture was re-
duced, and he is now resting comfort
ably and doing nicely. Mr. Emmet is
one Of the oldest employees in the mine
and considered careful miner He
says that it was one Of those unfortu-
nate mishaps that any one is liable to
meet with. and that no one is to be
blamed
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-10-13
Will Move to MissOula.

Mrs. D. M. Durfee returned Monday
from Missoula, having concluded deal
for the purchase Of the residence Of G..
B. Wilds, on South Third street, one of
the handsomest in the garden city. The
price paid for the property has not been
given out, but it is known to have been
quite large. Mrs. Durfee and the chill
dren will take possession of their new
home soon. Mr.. Durfee will remain
here to close up his business affairs.
which will occupy him until the first of
the year, when he will join his family
in Missoula and take up the practice of
law in that CITY.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-10-13
An Extended TOur.

Fred Kroger returned Sunday night
from tour about the state, made on his
bicycle. He left two weeks ago Sun
day morning for Missoula and after
visiting points of interests in Missoula
county, he went to Garnet, Deer Lodge
and Helena, and returned by way of
Boulder to Butte, where he spent sev-
eral days visiting friends Sunday
morning he left for Anaconda, and ar
rived home about IL o'clock that night.
About ten miles out from Anaconda the
chain of his wheel broke and he was
obliged to foot it the rest Of the way.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-10-13
Wedding Screnade.

Mr. and Mrs. Alva Mason returned
last friday from their wedding tour and
were accorded a rousing reception.
They We serenaded bo'h Friday and
SATURDAY tights at their home in Kirk
vile. and Mr. Mason was obliged to
''set 'eia MP for the boys quite literally.
The y" element did not overlook
the npi"rtuuity, and We're on hand to
clair ii treat, which included several
cra' +. ant.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-10-13
A Mission at Garnet.

Rev. Father ?. J. MacCorry, who
conducted the Catholic ,ission in this
city during the present week, departed
for Garnet yesterday morning, where
he will open mission.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-10-13

The literary exercises of the High
School Literary Society have been post
poned to October Goth.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-09-30

Thirteen hne large peaches were grown
and matured on the boom lands, and the
lady who discovered them had them IN
her preserving kettle before breakfast this
morning. The lady SAYS that peaches
being 50 scarce. she'could have sold such
large ores at four cents each and bought
TWO tickets 10 the show.
The thirteenth annual convention OF the
Virginia State Firemer's Association was
opened Wedn sday in Roanoke. The at
tendance is unusually large. They are
being entertained ia true Virginia style.
The Charlestown and Shepherdstown
companies are in attendance, as also a
squad OF IS firemen from Hagerstown.
On Wednesday the axle on the large bar
rel wagon Of Mr.. Harry Rutherford broke
near the b. & o. Queen street crossing
and the barrels had 10 be taken to their
destination III another wagon. They were
apple barrels and were being taken from
Mr.. Rutherfcrd's warehouse TO MIR. Nc
kown's orchard near lnwood. The bar
rels were transferred to another wagon
and were taken to their destination with
out any further trouble.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-09-30
Deaths Doings.

Mr.. John r. O'Neal, one Of the Oldest
and most respected residents of the city,
passed away at his home on West John
street Thursday at Jas o'clock. He was
aged 81 years, month and 20 days.
Mr.. O'Neal was born in this city in the
year 1913 and has been lifelong resident
of the city. He ranked among the Oldest
residents of the city and his age was ex-
ceeded only by one or two who survive him
He was very amiable old gentleman and
his departure from this life will be the
cause of much regret to a wide circle Of
friends. He was member of St. Johns
Lutheran church, Of this city. Mr.. inca
is survived by wife and three children
Mrs. E. f. Herring, of Winchester, anc
Miss Annie and Mr.. j. M. O'Neal, Of this
city.
The funeral will take place from the
house, 3II West John street, this after.
noon at $50 O'Clock. Rev.C. S.Trump vii
conduct the services. Interment in Nor.
bourn cemetery.
MRS. ELIZABETH PITZER.-
Mrs. Elizabeth Pitzer, widow of the late
Jas. S. Pitzer, died Thursday morning at s
o'clock, at the home of her daughter, Mrs
George Herbert, near lnwood, of cancer
of the liver. Mrs. Ptzer was Miss Ben.
der and leaves eight children, FIVE sons
and three daughters. She was aged
O. years. Funeral took place from the
home of Mr.. Herbert yesterday at 10 a. m
lnterment at Ptzer's chapel.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-09-30
dentry's Dog and Pony Show.

Prof. Gentry's Dog & Pony show (which
exhibited in this city Wednesday, gave the
best performance Of its kind that has ever
been seen in this city.
The performance was one of the clean
est and most enjoyed exhibitions that has
ever been given in Martinsburg. One
hundred performing dogs, sixty ponies,
two baby elephants, the smallest perform
ing elephants in the United States, and
twenty-five performing monkeys kept the
audience in continual state of merriment
and amusement. The monkey fire de-
patment extinguishing fire was the most
amusing of ALL The show is the largest
of its kind in the United States and it is
worth seeing.
The show came from Hagerstown to this
place and left same night for Cumberland
From there it will go to Grafton,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-09-30
Dedication.

The new United Brethren church al
Greensburg. Berkeley Co., w. Va. will be
for mllv dedicated to the worship OF
Almighty God, Sunday, Oct. the 18th a
10 80 a. m.
The old church was torn down in the
early part of July, and since that time the
members and friends of the church have
been busilyengaged in the erection of the
present beautiful and commodious church
bu lding. The present building is a Sub
stantial brick, finely finished and newly
furnished throughout, with latest design
ed pews, cathedral glass windows hand
some pulpit suit and beautifully frescoed,
carpet etc.
The community is certainly to be con-
graduated on having snch house of
worship in their midst.
The dedicatory Sermon will be preach
ed at 80 a. m. by Rev. ]. ID. Donavan
p. L. of the Winchester list.
Rev. Donavan is man of God and is
an earnest and effective preacher. Other
ministers of the church will be present
and have part in the service.
The service will continue throughout
the entire day.
Thepeople bringing their dinner will
remain on the ground all day. Plenty OF
good water at the church.
1t is expected that this will be a high
day for the congregation.
The public is cordially invited to attend
and participate in these services.
The occasion promises to be an intel
lectual, social and spiritual uplift.
All who attend will find a warm well
come.
w. f. Gruver, pastor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-09-30
Family Down With rlaIaria Fever,

Mr. Daniel Arnica, the fifth member OF
the Arnica family living on the west side
of the c. V. railroad, is now at home with
the same disease that has Frustrated that
whole family. This summer about the
entire family has been down with malarial
fever and Mr.. Daniel Arnica is the fifth
one in the family to be stricken with it.
1t is hoped that he will not suffer so pro-
tracted a siege as the other members of
the family had to undergo.
The cause for this one entire family be-
ing stricken with the disease is not known.
No local cause can be given for it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-09-30
The Death Penalty.

Judge Boyd of Garrett Co. Nd passed
sentence upon Sam Johnson, the negro,
ravisher OF little Annie Kerfott of Wash
ington Co. Md, Wednesday afternoon. al
Oakland. The Judge felt, from the helm
BUSINESS of the crime, impelled to impose
the extreme penalty. The sentense was:
That he be taken back to Wash. Co.
and kept in jail until such time, as the
Governor shall appoint, then be taken to
the place of execution, and there hanged
by the neck till you are dead and may Goo
have mercy on you.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-09-30
Unclaimed Letters.

Following is list of unclaimed letters
remaining in the Post Office at Martins
burg, w. Va, Sept. IS, 1899. Ifnot call
ed for will be sent to the Dead Letter
Office at Washington, Oct. 9. Persons
calling for them will say advertised:
Edgar Banks Mrs. Babcock and family,
Mrs. Carrie Bell Charles Campbell, Mrs.
Jane Edwards. ]. f. Grub. Z. A. Jones,
John Kennedy, VIM. Z. Mansfield, Mrs.
ID. L. Mallory, Sam Payne, r. d. Spriggs,
Mrs. Philip Smith. Miss Frances Stocker,
Harry Thomas, Miss Maude Wagner.
Alex Clohan. p NJ
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-09-30
City Band Engaged

The directors of the Hagerstown Fair
Association have decided to employ the
Martinsburg City Band, the Keedysville
and Middletown bands to furnish music
during the fair.
Sometime ago the association asked
the City Band what its prices would be to
attend the fair and the reply was sent that
the band would attend for $50 and ex-
penses for one day and $50 and expenses
for two days.
1t will be remembered that the City
Band took the prize at same fair several
years ago and captured the people with
its fine music, drowning the music of the
Cumberland band, which attempted to
Guido our band.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-09-30
Accident at the Quarries.

George Keiton, an employee at the
Standard Lime & Stone Company, had
his left foot mashed while working on one
of the cable trucks Wednesday afternoon.
He was looking after the cable, which
was drawing truck, when his foot Slip
ped on the track, the wheels of the truck
passing over the heel and instep of the
left foot. DR.. Barlow was summoned and
found that his foot was badly mashed. but
no bones broken. Keiton lives on the
boom
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-09-30
A Quiet Wedding.

Wednesday evening at 6.5o O'Clock in
one Of kogelschatzs best hacks, Mr.. Wade
Fl. Jones, the efficient lineman Of the VIM
chester Telephone Company drove to the
Reformed parsonage on East Burke St.
Accompanying him were Miss Ellen G.
Small, daughter of Mr. Hunter Small, Mr..
Jones sister and Miss Small's brother.
John. The object of their coming was the
marriage of the first two named, the two
latter acting as the bridesmaid and the
groom's best man. Presenting themselves
before the minister. Miss Ellen Small was
made Mrs. Wade Jones. After the cere-
mony they drove to the home of the
brides parents where with their friends
they were entertained. THE EVENING
WORLD extends its best wishes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-09-30
The "World" Boy Wins.

The handsome doll, upon which {. H.
Queuzel has been giving chance to every
person making purchase OF from 10 to
50 cents was CHANGED offWednesday after
noon. Master Albert Wolfenberger, car
rier for THE EVENING WORLD held the
lucky number, 1853, and was awarded the
doll. The crowd of children in waiting
for the drawing was SO great that for a
time the sidewalk was impossible. They
were an eager, anxiously waiting throng.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-09-30
A Elevator.

Mr.. w. 0. Nicklas will not at present
put an elevator in the four story building
which he is now erecting, but is leaving a
space for one and will put it in later on.
Mr.. Nicklas says when he does put an
elevator in he will put in one of the best,
which will cost about 81 500. Ii will be
run either by electricity or by water pow
er and the Electric Light Co. does not at
present furnish day current and the
water power is hardly sufficient to operate
one
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-09-30

TIE baseball enthusiasts will now take
a rest for the winter. Tuesday after
noon they Witnessed The last game Of the
season and nov the lovers OF sports Wit
have to satisfy their desires BY witness ng
football or some other games. The game
was between the team Of 90 and The II
PLAYERS. called the team of 90. The game
was witnessed by a good sized crowd
Cunning CHAM. Of Berkeley Springs pitched
for the regular team and Staubly pitched
for the team Of OF.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-09-30
To Washington and Baltimore.

The B. & o. will run cheap excursion
to Washington and Baltimore on Sunday
Oct. rst. special train Will leave Martins
burg at o.o5 a. m. returning leave Balti-
more al 6. 80 and Washington at :. 80 pm,
same day. Fare for the round trip only
one dollar to Washington and two dol
lars to Baltimore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-09-30
Attempted Robbery.

Thieves who attempted to break into the
grocery store of c. w. Rinker, corner of
Queen and John streets, at $50 O'Clock
Thursday morning, were scared away by
Mrs. Goheen, who lives above the store.
She raised the window and saw a white
man standing across the street and heard
one underneath the porch. 1t is suppos-
that they heard her raise the window and
were frightened off.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-09-30
Pills

On retiring, and tomorrow your di-
gestive organs will be regulated and
you will be bright, active and ready
for any kind of work. This has
been the experience of others; it
will be yours. HOODS PILLS are
sold by all medicine dealers. 25 cts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-09-30
Tonight

If your liver is out of order, causing
Biliousness, Sick Headache, Heart
burn, or Constipation, take dose OF
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-09-30

Strike outs by Cunningham d, by
Staubley IL. Bases on balls off Gun
ningham III, off Staubley l. Two base
hits, Horner. Linthcan. Staubley, Miller.
Umpire, LINDSAY. Scorer. Bateman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-09-30

You will always find the cheapest Mel
Ions and Sweet Potatoes at Felker's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-09-30

GRADUATED Sugar SIC pound at Eel
ker's.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-09-16
OPPOSED TO FURTHER DELAY.
British In South Africa Predict an
Early Conflict.

London, Sept. 15.-A second edition of
the Londons Times today prints a
special dispatch from New Castle,
Natal, dated Sept. Is, which bears out
the British high commissioners state
ment, as it says the outlanders council
has transmitted to the imperial gov
eminent what practically amounts to a
protest against further delay. The cor
respondent says:
''They cannot contemplate without
grave misgiyings the possibility that
the Pretoria. government will be per-
mitted to further delay matters on the
plea of consulting the burghers.''
The Times correspondent adds:
/ There is nothing to confirm the re-
ports that the Beers will concede Mr.
Chamberlain demands. On the con-
trary it is stated, that 5000 men will be
dispatched to the border Immediately
after the Transvaal's reply is sent.
Everything points to the prospect of an
early conflict
The advices from Capetown today
tend to confirm the pessimistic views of
the Times correspondent at New
Castle. The news that a strong force of
Beers has been stationed one hour from
Ramathlabama, commanding the Pre-
toria and Johannesburg roads, has
created great Indignation at Capetown.
The first battalion of the Manchester
regiment arrived at Capetown today,
disembarked and marched through the
streets. The soldiers We're wildly
cheered. After they had been reviewed
by Lieutenant General Sir Frederick
Walker. commander of the British
troops in South Africa, the battalion
re-embarked and proceeded to Natal.
These troops, forming the first INSTALL
mont of the reinforcements, We're sent
from Gibraltar TO CapetoWn.