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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18
Shot to Kill.

Charles Town, w. Va, Aug. 10
Jubal Early Young attempted TO assassi-
nate Mrs Taylor Morrison last evening
about s o'clock. She was sitting on her
front porch with her husband and SON
in-law, V. A. Harter, when Young pass
ed by, pulled revolver from his pocket
and shot her in the lef: shoulder The
bail penetrated and passed almost through.
About two years ago Young entered the
home OF Mrs. Morrison and when she
discovered him she drew revolver and
shot him. He was arrested and lodged in
all and adjudged insane and sent to the
asylum at Weston. He remained there
for several months. and over year ago
was discharged. Since that time he has
been here, but numbero Of people thought
he had never re overed sufficiently to be
Out. After the shooting he ran TO the
store Of his uncle, who is the jailor for
Jefferson county, and gave himself up and
was locked up to await hearing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18
Hauling Cinders.

The last thing to be added to the Balti-
more & Ohio Railroads Company re :
moval list from Martinsburg is its cinder
bank. The new track, four hundred and
eighty feet long, laid along the big einder
banks back Of the shop buildings some
time ago is now being used to its fullest
capacity for hauling away carload after
carload Of cinders.
The number OF carloads hauled away to
date is two hundred, and about FIVE times
that many will be hauled away before the
workmen ceased their attach on the bank.
Twenty mine men are now working inces
SAINT assaults with pick and shovel upon
The bank between the shop buildings and
the Tuscarora creek.
Twenty carloads are being hauled away
every day and will be continued to be
hau.ed away until thousand carloads
have been gotten out and the big bank
reduced to small proportions.
A train OF runaway cars on the new
track crashed through the old RESERVED:
which in days gone bye supplied tn ST ops
with water, pumped into it from the Tus.
carora, knocking the walls and sending
the bricks flying into the creek. One cal
was derailed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18
Shepherdstown Notes.

Shepherdstown, w. Va, August 10
Messrs. Nick Rodrick, c. w. Walsh and
w. Z. Eakstein. all of Martinsburg, were
in Shepherdstown yesterday on business.
Mrs. A. E. Kearns and daughter, Miss
Katie, OF Marrinsburg, are visiting Mrs.
S. G. and Jennie Hill, on Shepherds
grade.
Mr. Jno. Miller, of Martinsburg, spent
Tuesday in Shepherdstown.
Messrs. VIM. Stewart and Robt. Boyd,
of Martnsburg, spent a pleasant evening
at "Sudley Place, near town.
Mr. Earle Newcomer. of Norfolk. Va,
and Miss Cora Mundey. of Shepherds
town, spent yesterday al the Central OF
nee in MartinsOurg.
The Ackester Club, OF Waynesboro,
Pa, which has been IN camp at Shop
herds Spring, above town, has decided to
break camp Friday of this week. They
have had very delightful outing and al
though the FISH we're little slow biting,
they think this delightful place and have
expressed desire 10 return next year.
The Shepherdstown baseball club will
cross bats with the Charles Town club al
the latter place on Friday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18
Dollar Wheat.

We viii have dollar wheat before the
end al the year. is The confident pre-.
dictonof Secretary Of Agriculture lanes
Wilson. The Secretary las been mak-
ing careful study tins year II the do
mesuc and foreign demand for wheat this
year, ana in view OF the crop estimates
which his experts have made. looks Tor
rising prices When asked for a sta.e-
ment OF the crop prospects and the prob
able prices Of agricultural products dur-
ing the present Year, the Secretary said
The outlook Tor good prices was never
better. We have a shortage in the Ameri-
can wheat crop this year which will prob
aesy amount 10 100000, 600 bushels.
TINS aone would serve to make
the present yield more valuable. There
are additional reasons, however. which
incline me 70 believe that wheat will make
q marked advance before the end of the
present year. The primary cause for an
advance is the condition and outlook OF
the home market.
There is unexampled prosperity
throughout the country. and the pros
poets are that the present year Will be a
record breaker, This has been best in,
stanced, perhaps. in our enormous export
Of manufactured goods Of various de.
scrlptionS, while the trade balance is all
our way. But our home is and will con-
tnue to be the greatest wheat market in
the world.
The shortage and the increased domes-
tic demand will make foreign countries
which vii buy wheat pay more anu the
price must advance
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18
Died at Atlantic City.

Mr.. William Miller Brown. one Of
Marunsburgs esteemed and most highly
respected citizens. died at The Hotel An
chorage at Atlantic City, where be had
been for The purpose Of recuperating.
Tuesday night az o.4o O'Clock. aged sixty
one years.
Mr.. Brown went TO Atlantic City about
three weeks ago 10 recuperale, but il vas
nos known that lie was seriously It'll until
Tuesday, when teleetan was received
from the hotel prop ieior. MIR. +.
Wilson al once started lor Atlantic Guy.
but before he reacacd him he had passed
away.
The deceased was born in Harper $
Ferry, Jefferson county, in the year iS39.
In his earlier days he was employed by
the b. & 0. Railroad Company as cashier
at Winchester. Va. In the year 1873 he
was promoted 10 TIE position Of cashier
in the companys office in this city. That
Office he held and served faithfully unl
the year 1888, when ne resigned, the
work being too reat strain upon
him. Shortly after his resign alton
the wors was divided between
mo UlCkl anu WI AiittNl NnS SN~NNNeA@N
by Mr.. Geor,e w. Santman as passenger
agent and Mr.. Ed. Houseworth as ticket
agent. a short time after ms resignation
as r. & O. Cashier MIR. Brown was em-
ploved as book-keeper in the National
Bank and after being there ten years was
again compelled to retire on account OF
i'll health.
Since that time be has been living re-
tired life Mir Brown had no near rela-
tlves, except by marriage. His wife was
formerly Miss Anna Wilson who lett
him Widower about twenty years ago.
Since her death he has been making his
home with the Wilson family on w. King
sueet, in which family he was so well
liked that he was considered as a mem.
Der, and his death has caused much
grief N The family IS well as among his
numerous friends.
Thoughtful and gentle m anly IN
his manners, OF very temperate habits,
quiet and transformations in all his actions,
he was liked and respected by all with
whom he came in contact. He was
Mason Of good standing and prominent
member of Equality Lodge No. AZ.
The remains of MIR, VIM. Miller Brown,
who died at Atlantic City Tuesday night,
were brought mere Thursday morning on
the SEA {. V. train.
Services over the remains were held at
the house on West King street Thursday
afternoon at $50 o'clock, Rev, w. w.
Barnes of the First M. E. church,
officiating. The services were large
ly attended by the numerous friends
and Masonic brethren Of the deceased.
Equality Lodge did not turn out IN a
body, bat detailed Messrs. s. S. Felker,
Thos. w. Keafns, NJ. A. Snodgrass, Geo
w. Trimble, E L. Sencindiver and 2. T.
Deatrick to act as pallbearers and to es-
cort the body to Harper's Ferry.
After the services at the house the re-
mains were taken to Harper's Ferry on B.
& O. train No. 6, where they were inter-
red in the family burial ground.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18
Foitz.

The storm last Sunday did much dam
age 10 the fruit and locust trees.
The lecture which was delivered at
Bedington last Monday evening by DR..
Smith, Cha. oellor by Randolph Macon
College, was grand success.
The schools, so far as we can learn, are
all taken up.
Politics seem to be the general topic of
the day. II the people would turn their
thoughts and conversation for the next
three months to religious topics, what a
great reformation would be wrought in
the hearts OF the people'
Mr.. James Perry. of Washington, ID.
G.. is spending the hot weather with the
Misses Miller.
Mrs. Foltz is spending this week in Mid
dleway with her daughter, Mrs. Homer
The delegates, Miss David Anderson and
Foltz, returned on last Friday night, filed
with enthusiasm, from the l.. w. l.. and
S. S. Conference at Front Royal Va.
Miss Mabel McQuilkin, of Martinsburg.
is spending a few days with the Miss
Daily. her cousin, at this place.
We took the pains to compare the Mar
tinsburg World with the Pntsburg Post
aud we find that it contains all the latest
up TO date news contained in the the
later. Then what is the use of sending all
the way TO Pittsburg for paper when
our home paper contains about all We
want 10 know ORESTEs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18
Woodstock's Big Fire.

Woodstock, Va, August II. 1900
The town of Woodstock, Va, was
thrown into a state of excitement Tuesday
morning about o'clock by the biggest
fire in its history. A whole block was de-
stroyed and at times the entire town was
threatened with destruction. The damage
is placed at $4,000, with $4,000 insur-
ance.
The fire broke out this morning at three
clock in the restaurant in the rear OF
Mauck's store. The flames rapidly spread
TO the adjoining buildings and in a short
time the entire block was ablaze. The
fire assumed serious proportions and the
fear that the whole town would be de-
stroyed threw the citizens into state OF
intense excitement. Messages were sent
TO Harrisonburg and Winchester for as
sistance; but the Harrisonburg fireman
had IRE of their own 10 fight and by
the time the Winchester tremen were
ready the fire was under control.
All hopes OF saving the burning block
were abandoned by the Woodstock fire.
men and their attention directed TO the
saving of the adjoining buildings The
flames destroyed Mauchs dry goods store,
Horsey & Atwell's clothing store, the
Lutheran church, Geareys Hotel, the
Barg,l It building and several other small
buildings. Some of the contents were
saved.
The fire which the Harrisonburg fire.
men had to fight was in the Harrisonburg
public school building, which was de
stroyed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18
Welded I'm Maryland.

Mr.. James B. Dyche. the well-knovr
clerk in NJ. G. Taber's clothing store.was
married in Govanstown, Baltimore coun-
", Md. yesterday to Miss Winhred r.
Drab lie, of that place. Miss Drabblc was
employed in the millinery department Of
w. H. Poling's store two months this
spring, during which time she became
well acquainted in this city and met many
Martlnsburgers, among them Mr.. Dyche-
Mr.. and Mrs. Dyche will return to
Martinsburg tonight and will make theH
home at 500 w King street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18
Bridge Unsafe.

A bridge gave way with team at Kiv~
erton, Va, injuring two men. one fatally.
Such accidents are occurring daily and We
will have one in our midst If drivers are
not more careful in driving over the
bridge over the Tuscarora on f. Burke
street until the Council places new one
there The bridge is unsa fe and probably
those driving over ii are not aware that
i shakes livery time any weight Of any
consequence is placed upon it. The
wooden bridge has stood the wear and
tear OF the daily travel and the weather
for ten years and it can't stand it much
longer
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18
VIII of Peter Custer.

The will OF Peter Custer, deceased. at
Darkesvllle. written in December. 1855.
has been entered upon reLord in the
County Clerks Office. He wills his farm
and house and lot in Darkesvile TO his
wife. Matilda Custer. during her life and
at her death the property shall be sold and
pacedin the hands OF Robt. Lamon, az
trustee, for the use and benefit OF her
daughter, Josie X. Prather, the principal
at her death 10 be divided among her
children. He appoints NJ. Tucker Brown
as executor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18
Buncoed the Farmer.

At Sistersvile Joseph Wittens, veal
thy farmer who. for years, has kept mon
ey in safe in his house, doing banking
business among his neighbors, was bum
k)ed out Of ST. 900 by two strangers Mon
Gay
The men called with 81 500 in cash and
a mortgage on farm five miles away
They explained that they bad the $500
to pay on the farm and would give the
mortgage for the other 81 900. They were
afable and plausible. and Wittens gave
them $1,000 in return for a worthless
morts age, Ofcourse he did not discover
the fraud until he investigated
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18
PURELY Personal.

WI. MSddS 1CtGisbii - ~ s@""
Mr.. John Lovett is in Winchester.
Clifton sponseller. of Mt. Airy, Md, is
in town.
Miss Amelia Chambers is visiting rela-
tives in Pitsburg.
Mr. John Yoke OF this city, is visiting
his brother in Cumberland.
Archie Sands, representing the Al. G,
Field Ministries, is in town.
NJ !. w Bowers, Of Wheeling, spent
Wednesday night in this city.
Mrs. 5. Trammel and daughter are
visiting r. atives in Wil!iamsport.
Attorney U. S. G. Ptzer attended
Court ar Berkeley Springs "Wednesday.
Miss George Ser, OF West Burke St.
left Tuesday for Berkeley Springs.
Mrs. Jacob Schleuss and daughter Title
are spending a week in Washington.
Mr.. Orwell Barnes, Of Harrisonburg, is
visiting Mr.. J. L. Herbert, Queen street.
Miss Leila Rutledge is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Jno. w. Feldman in Hage s
town.
Mrs. William Moore. of Baltimore, is
visiting Mrs. Chas. Smurr, North Raleigh
street.
Misses Mildred and Sallie Aler have re-
turned from TWO months visit TO Wash
ington.
DR.. Sites has returned home after a
ten days visit in the western part oil the
State.
Miss Lizzie Farrin, Of Philadelphia. is
visiting the home OF uncle, Mr.. Jno. Farm,
High St.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Homrich, OF Hunt
ington. VINO have been visiting here have
returned home.
Mrs. S. F. Harrison and Miss Lillian g..
Harrison returned from three weeks VS.
il TO Berkeley Springs.
Mrs. Thos. Kearns is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Jno. w. Hill. and other friends and
relatives near Shepherdstown.
Mr.. c. II. Quenzel, Of Martinsburg
spent Monday afternoon and Tuesday III
this city Hagerstown Mail.
Misses Ina and , innie Thompson,
daughters OF Mr.. ]. F. Thompson, are
visiting relatives in Shepherdstown.
Mrs. VIM. Edwards and Miss Elizabeth
Stalnaker went to Mountain Lake Park,
where they will spend several weeks,
Mrs. I. T. Sprinkle and two children,
Of New York, formerly Of this city. are
visiting the home Of Mr.. Fulk, corner
Boyd Ave. and Race street.
Miss Rebecca Beverly. who has been
visiting Mrs. Harry L. Doll, returned TO
her home in Winchester Thursday morn
ing.
Mr.. Lewis Thompson and Rev. c. P.
Stealey, who are rusticating at Berkeley
Springs, made flying triPio Martlnsburg
Miss Catlarine Clohan, Of Wheeling,
who is visiting the home OF Post Master
| Alex. Clohan, went to Washington, d.
&c, Wednesday afternoon, where she will
spend week.
Me Benjamin NJ. Eppart and wife left
Thursday evening for an extended visit 10
relatives and friends in Rockingham and
Page counties, Va. They will visit Nat
ural Bridge, Luray Caverns and other
points of interest on Their trip.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18
LITTLE LOCALS.

Mr.. Peter Blake is very i'll.
Miss Anna Cunningham is seriously i'll
The weather is the all absorbing topic
The heighth of fashion-the dudes
collar.
The Chinese edict industry is on the
decline.
The weather is what we make it with
our remarks.
The public schools of the city open for
the fall term Sept. A.
When man drinks like a fish it doesn't
follow that he is in the swim.
The wreck on the N. & w. railroad,
near Shepheldstown cost $500.
Comrey's Band gave concert in North
Martinsburg Wednesday night.
There is only one sudden death among
women to eight among men.
Horses, gratis and ostriches have larger
eyes tnan any other creature.
In Spain the infants face is swept with
a pine Dough to bring it good luck.
Against the shrt-waist man most per-
sons will prefer the tailor made girl.
Seven out of eight loaves of bread eaten
in London are mace of foreign wheat.
The new woman can never be man.
She doesn't tip her hat or the walters.
Work was begun on the centennial
United Brethren Church in Frederick.
Time is money" But the eagle
never finds it necessary to make a Will.
Men are never so meek and humble as
they look and women are always more so.
During the hot wave it is not so much
the man with the hoe as the man with the
hose.
The question now agitating the civilized
world is. are the allies close enough TO
peek in
The Russian and British soldiers ap-
pear TO be in need of little more target
practice,
Tie trial at Georgetown has at least
established the fact that Goebel was as
sassinated.
Reports received in Washington STOW
that the wheat crop abroad is generally IN
poor condition.
MIR. George Harris, of Hedgesvlle, is
very i'll at the home of MIR, Jacob Bowen,
S. Raleigh street.
Cumberland will enforce the Sunday
blue laws to stop the sale Of soda and ice
cream on Sunday.
The only two European capitals that
have never been occupied by foreign toe
are London and St. Petersburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18
Unclaimed Letters.

Following is ist Of unclaimed lczScss
remaining in the Post Office at Marrins-
burg, w. Va. Aug. IS 1900. Il not CALI
cd for will be sent 10 the Dead Letter Of
hce at Washington. Aug ~.
Persons calling for them will say adver-
tised.
J. Nc Alexander. Miss Julia Burtos.,
Prof. X. w. Douthat. Miss Kate Cow.
Ulysses f. TOILETTE. Miss Mary L. Jo5n-
son, Miss Mamye Lewis, c. Miller. Mrs.
Hattie NJ. Perrell, w. J. Parker, 5. Pas
kel, Mrs. Rite, John c. Ramsey, Clamer
Shede. Charles Williams.
ALEX CL~HAN, p. M.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18
Straw riders,

A crowd of Martinsburgers. consisting
OF the Clohan. Lamar and Fulk families
went to Falling Waters in Blake's bus
Monday. The day was delightfully."- spent
by fishing and boat riding.
The summer boaders at Mr.. T.. ID.
Lupton's country residence went on a
straw ride TO the home of Mr.. Jacob
Gassman, near Falling Waters, last night
where they were entertained. They APP
peared to be pretty lively crowd in pass
ing through town,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18
Interstate Gathering

A movement is on foot to hold an
Interstate political gathering at Morgan's
Grove on the 5th and 9th OF September.
during the fair. Mr.. Jas. +. Thompson
has received a letter from the committee
asking him to take part in the movement
and furnishing the names of active poll
ticans in the city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18
To Assist Farmers.

The Baltimore & Ohio railroad cora
pany has appointed Mr. Guy L. Stewart
assistant indus rial agent. and he is TO
have charge OF agricultural interests. Mr..
w, w. Wood being in charge OF the de-
partment. This appointment is in line
with the poll y Of local development on
the part OF tue company.
The company NJ ask The cooperatiox
OF the armers and gardeners in order that
the territory along the B. & o. may be-
come more profitable by the union Of ag-
rlcultural scenes with the skill Of the pr;Ac-
teal farmer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18
Factory ana Residence turned.

A spark among lot Of shaviugs sd
fire 10 the furniture factory of p. f. Be-
haven at GaiEesboro. Frederick cousatg,
Va, causing a loss oil 5000, with Syro
insurance. Very little Of the contents OF
the building was saved The fire caught
in the engine room ana quickly spread to
Dehavens residence and barn adjoi1ng.
All he machinery, the dwelling and cor
tents were DESTROYED.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18
A BARGAIN.

A handsomely Decorated Toilet Set
Of nine pieces will be sold at wholesale
price. to make room for fall goods, Can
not be bought anywhere for ress than
Slo.co, our wholesale price. ........ 4 .SS
Wash Bowl and ri cher .......7S
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18
lpE NAgTInsBuRe RERALD

Entered at the Post Office at MartipshuTg
W Va, as Second. lass Matter.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18
Thoroughbred Rams.

Fifty full bred rams for sale.
GRAY SILVER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18
Stock Ewes.

Good healthy stock ewes for sale.
GRAY SILVER
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18
LAMP RARElnS.

We can save you some money on
Lamps. Large size Lamps complete
only ..,......&.-. ............... 40
Nice bed room Lamps complete
only ...,..... ............s .,...Io
Larger ones, handsomely decorated
only ...,............. .......... ......35
Large size parlor Lamp with shade,
nicely decorated worth fully ST. IS our
price ...................,.@ ...... oS
We have the finest Lamps in town
at .............I 60. .......... 5. IS
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18
CHInAWARE DEPT.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES.

We have a complete line Of School Sup
plies
DO not fail to see our line Of School
Bags.
FEW LEADERS.
a regular csc. School Bag, nicely EN-
broideried. our price. ...........fS
4 regular 25c. Fountain Pen our sale
price .....,.s...s.. ......... 10
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18
CLOCK TALK.

All Warranted.
Alarm Clock. nicely finisht d.. .7s
" nickel plated. . .Ss
Calander only.-.... %
Fancy Stand Clocks $500. .....I.,S
Locomotive Clock. la
BIG BARGAINS.
s Day Clock, Cathedral strike regular
price 5000. our price. ...s.... 2.oc
A fine Day Mantle Clock, Seth
Thomas clock movement. Regular price
$1,000. our price, complete with ornament
only,.,.. .,........... ........,..44o
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1900-08-18

ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 100 WILLIAM ST., NEW YORK.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-16

Tom, and trying 20 smile. and giving
him friendly little pats with their paws.
and acting as n ne had given them the
thing shey most desired IN the world
Tom was nightly pleased 10 see them so
grateful for his kindness.
" That's all right he said 7 have
children myself and ! know how you feel
I wish both you ana the cubs a Merry
Christmas
Just then the bears noticed that Torn's
bundle was lying on the ground. the
cover torn ana the contents scattered hy
their search for che stockings They look.
ed dreadhully ashamed and began pick
Ing up the scattered articles and trying
TO gather them into a neat pile
Don't mind about the bundle Tom
said as II che bears could understand
him.
60 ! came down from the tree and went
over TO where Tom and the bears were
The bears evidently knew / Was "a friend
81 Toms and locked az me iu the most
kindly fashion. Then Tom picked up the
bundle and we started for home. When
we got TO a turu Ia the road we looked
around. There were tho parent bears
stlu. inspecting tho stockings. a. happy
and pleased as bears could be. Tom was
quite touched az the sight.
II certainly don8 begrudge the stock
inFs. he said feelngly You see. there