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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-17
UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

Following is a list of unclaimed let
tiers remaining in the Post Office Mar.
tinsburg, w. Va, Aug, 18th 1901.
1T not called for will be sent to the
Dead Letter Office at Washington
Aug. Goth 1901.
Persons calling for them will say
advertised.
Anthem Baltimore, George Brown,
Miss Mary Brown. G. W. Brown,
Rev.S. III. Brown, p. f., Charlie e.
Butts, Nellie Custer. d. w. Daurett
Peter Feagon, James w. Fulk, Albert
Hennipg. Mr.. Kintzel, Daisy Leggett.
Bessie M. Page, George Porter,
Claude s. Ridenour, J. A. Shepherd
Esq. Mrs. Thomas Smith, The A. G.
Allen Co., Hammond West.
Alex Clohan p. M.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-17
TWAS H. KYD DOUGLAS.
HIS TITLE often subject OF Amusement
"A Facettous Traveller was Heard
60 Whisper at New York fio-
tel Good Lord, Who H.
That Poo BAH with
Ailthe Tttlesi-

A distinguished ex-Confederate q
Hagerstown, whose name is frequent,
~ in print, was questioned by New
York editor as to has proper title.
lie replied as follows:
My title is often subject OF
amusement, as well as Of controversy.
The papers almost universally
with the execution of few old Con
federate ones edited by some of my
old companions call me General.
Yet / am often called by half q
dozen different titles. Last summer
coaching party from New York was
here at one OF the hotels. A face.
tious member Of 1t was standing be.
side one OF the portico columns II
front, while happened TO be seated
on the other side. AS my fellow.
citizens passed | was saluted. "How.
de-do. General?' Good evening,
Judge, How de-do. Colonel, Well,
Major, and the like, until the face
tious traveller was heard 20 whisper
Good Lord who is that Poo Bah,
with all the titles?'
Major is called my ladies title, by
which was best known as a staff
officer il the army and nearly all ths
old women call me that yet who knew
me then ! was colonel commanding
a brigade az Petersburg TO Appomat'
tox recommended for brigadier gen
eral. but the surrender came before
got NJ. / was only lieutenant and
aide-de- camp at Port Republic with
Stonewall Jackson. was judge for
a time on the judicial circuit. Since
the war have been captain OF what
is known as the Douglas Guards.
lieutenant colonel First Maryland
Battalion, colonel First Maryland In
fantry, adiutant general Of Maryland
and major general commanding all
the State troops in the strike OF 1894
and subsequently, am out of the mil
itia now, but am usually called Gem
eral.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-17
NOT A FAILURE HERE.

The Postoffice Department has come
to the conclusion that the much
talked-of shirtwaist reform for letter.
carriers is failure. UP to the pre-
sent time the carriers of not single
city have adopted the shirtwaist.
Hagerstown Globe.
The mail carriers in this city have
adopted it and now since they have
given 1T a fair trial thew wouldn tdn
without it in hot weather
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-17
SUMMER TERM.
state University Regents Arranging for
one--The Prospects for TcvivinK
The Summer school Thought
to he Excellent

The regents OF the State University
are thinking of again institnting the
summer schools which were abolished
this season because of the act passed
by the last legislature to the effect
that no summer term should be MAIN
tanned at the expense of the state, In
discussing the prospects for revivinV
the summer school. Regent Cowden
said
We find the abolition of the sum-
mer term has worked the state a great
injury 1t was possible for teachers
and many others TO spend six or eight
weeks in school at very little cost
but now they are deprived OF this
privilege or are compelled to 40 out Of
the state. Many teachers are going
to school elsewhere.
Now. the executive committees
will hold meeting at Morgantown
the first week in SEPTEMBER and we
think will find circumstances in such
shape that next season the summer
school may be started. We do not
expect to do anything at the expense
of the state. There certainly will be-
enough interest taken in summee
school to make it self sustaining. w
think that the tuition will pay all
expenses. 1t il the intention of the
comm lite to confer with certain in
structors and make arrangements with
them to teach in the summer term.
Preparations have been begun by
the regents for the formal opening Of
the school, which will occur on Sep
TENDER 18th. Instead Of having an
impressive inauguration for DR.. Pur-
inton, the new president there will
be convocation OF the students and
friends of the school. A suitable pro-
gram will be arranged. Gov. A. b..
White will be present and deliver an
address The executive committee will
meet on September Srd. Wheeling
News.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-17
STATE NTAL BoAD.

Parkesrbhrg. W. Va, Aug. l2.--Ths
meeting of the state dental board fol
the examination OF applicants came
to close after being in session for
three days. The next meeting will
probably be held in Martinsburg next
May. The following officers were
elected President, W. L. Minqhinni.
of Martinsbburg secretary and treas
urer, IF. Butts, OF Charleston; coun.
sci Attorney Joe Profit, OF Parkers.
burg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-17
AN ARTEsIAN WELL.

Eubanks and COMPANY, well drillers
have begun drilling tor the Crawford
Wooden Company an artesian we'll.
The we'll is being drilled on the
ground between the companies main
Office and the Worsted and Cashmere
Mill. They will be used in cases
of emergency. Messrss Eubanks q
Company are using for the first time
a new engine and driller, which ar
rived this week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-17

The City Council Water Board met
last night to consider the present con-
dition OF the CITY water system aud
the proposed improvements thereto.
After considerable discussion the
board adjourned to meet Wednesday
fternoon. when, IT is understood, the
committee appointed by the Board.
Of Trade and the Superintendent Of
the Water Works will be invited to
meet with them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-17
TWO BOYS BURNED TO DEATH.

Mooretield, w. Va, Aug.1 3.-John
and George ballard, sons of William
ballard, Pendleton county, w.
Va, farmer. were burned to dea til IN
strawstack at their home, on the
south branch of the Potomac, Satur-
day. They were picking berries and
sought shelter in the strawstack dur
ing a storm. Lightning struck a
locust tree few feet away and the
straw ignited. The boys were en-
bedded in the straw and were quickly
enveloped by the flames. Their char
red bodies were recovered.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-17

ex-prenaaer, who fed 20 Germany.
CRlSPI PRORoGUES PARLIA-
MENT.
Crspi also prorogued Parliament
in December, 1894, Ii is said that
this action was due not only to a
failure TO command majority for
his measures, but because he feared
a vote OF censure in the excitement
caused by the accusation brought
against him. For six months he
governed without a Parliament,
Elections that followed were favor-
able 10 Crispi, as the people did not
believe the accusations against him.
CRIsprS RETIREMENT
In 1896 the Italian reyerses near
Allows, IN the Abysynian campaign,
compelled Crisp and his colleagues to
retire.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-17

Persons who have not yet yisitex
the Pan American Exposition shoaid
bear in mind that the route via OIL
v. and Pennsylvania II r. is at leastI
three hours quicker than by any other
route and but one change of cars in
the Union Depot, Harrisburg
Leaving Martinsburg $50 a. m. due
Buffalo 40 same evening and leaving
7;35p m. due Buafflo Z :s5 following.
morning.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-17

This blow is not alone directed at the
Amalgamated Association. bur at
organized labor in general. and should
they succeed in defeating the Anal
uamated Association it will affect
every organized body in the United
States
ITO succeed in this struggle il Will
be necessary to seek the aid of every
organized body. as well as the general
public, whose sympathies we know
are with rs in the present struggle.
To this end we ask you to give ms
your more than financial support A
liberal response financially Will ma
terially assist us in conducting a
victorious ca mpaign for principal
which is the inalienable right of every
American freeman.
IF you uesire TO aid the Amalga-
mated Association in the present
struggle financially. all money should
be forwarded to John Williams, Sec
rotary Treasurer, Bissell Block, Pitts
burg, Pa. F'raternally yours,
1T. j. SHAFFER,
President.
John Williams.
Secretary Treasurer.
M. f. Tighe,
Assistant Secretary,
Ben L. Davis,
journal Manager.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-17
RAILROAD NOTES.

The Baltimore and Ohio improve
ment at Doe Gully tunnel has been
completed.
Improvements are being made al
Potomac tunnel west OF Harper
Ferry.
Baltimore and Ohio passenger train
men are being measured for winter
uniforms.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-17
GRAFTON GETS FREE DEL,vEsy.

Grafton. w. Va, August l0.-Post
master Holt received official notice
that an order has been passed by the
postoffice department at Washington
TO establish free mail delivery in
Grafton by November LIST.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-17
WIFE BEATER ARRESTED.
eugene K. Zimmerman, Formerly of
Martinsburg, In Trouble.

E. II. Zimmerman, formerly of this
place, but now of Waynesboro, is in
trouble. He was arrested on Monday
by Chief OF Police Henderson,
charged with beating his wife and
of keeping an ill-governed and dis
orderly house. Justice Stoler will
give him hearing.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-12-26
Gold Sprina" Ledae.

5 lsham has recently relocated the
quartz ledge at the "Cold Spring" on
the mountain which forms divide be.
tween Jones creek, Louise creek and the
Evans creek tributaries Meade Bros.
sank a shaft on this ledge at one time
but failed to find prospect to justify
coutinuanc, Of the work. However
Mr., lsham, continuing the sinking oper,
Auons, has found rock which carries
free gold in good values and it is likely
that q valuable mine may be developcd
with a little greater depth. The original
difooyorers Of the ledge found some
pieces OF very rich rock at the surface.
At the depth now reached, the ledge is
about two aud a half feet in width. its
dimensions increasing with the depth.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-12-26

II sa noticeable fact, now that anti.
football statistIcians are tabulating the
casualties on the gridiron this fall that
none OF tho serious injuries are credited
10 the games In which the strongest
elevens took part, and that not more
than per cent Of tho minor injuries
that were important enough TO be
Mouiated were sustained in these games.
This proves" said n football expert,
that with properly trained men there
Is comparatively little danger lin foot.
ball. You will notice that those most
seriously injured were members Of high
school or amateur teams, which pre-
sumably are not properly trained. Ger.
'ainly they do not play anywhere near
rs last or hard game as do tho bin
college teams, and yet the members OF
the latter sustain very few injuries. A
well'tralned football player not only
knows how TO fall, but he is in condition
10 withstand shock that would lay out
an unframed man, and this is tho whole
secret Of 1t. II more discrimination
we're shown in selecting men for the
game on tho part oi these iourth.rate
teams, there would be fewer iniurics. -
--Oregonian.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-12-26
Saved HIa Life

Il wish to say that feel owe my life
to Kodol Dyspepsia Cure" writes II. c..
Christensen of Hayfeld, MINI. For
three years vas troubled with dyspep.
sia 30 that could hold nothing ON nv
stomach Many times | would be
unable to retain morsel of food
tinaIly | was confined to my bed
Doctors said could not live. read
one ol your advertisements on Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure and thought it fit my
case and commenced its use. began
TO improve from the first bottle. Now |
am cured and recommend it to all ~
DIgests your food, Cures all stomach
troubles DIR, Kremer.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-12-26
a Buffalo Ranch.

A ranchman in Texas is making bulFa-
10 a special feature Of bis stock. He has
herd Of about fifty, with a vide range
over the prairie. and says they are rot
hard 10 raise, needing only freedom and
plenty Of room. He has few elk with
them, aud says the elk and buffalo get
along peaceably together for the most
part. Eow'and then he sells q specimen
to one or another Of the geological gar
dens, bat he seems 10 have gone into the
business Tor scientific interest in the
preservation Of an animal now nearly ex
tinct.
This man Offers refreshing contrast
10 the butcher in tho Middle Weo. who
killed hall dozen Of these rare animals
for barbecue some time ago. BuG,lo
steak n not particularly delicious, aud
there was no reason for the massacre *
cept tina, the owner wanted 10 provide
rare Wand. The same motive ac'uat,d
the bona yiyants OF the Middle Ages
when they had peacock breast and hum
ming birds tongues served up for their
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-12-26
Summeryille In Lake COUNTY.

The quarantine station at Drews val.
Icy gap Is still maintained. j. B. Blair,
master OF ceremonies at the station, fun
gates all comers from the west without
regard to rank, station or religion.
Each morning as the western stage
passes this station, Mr.. Blair iumigates
the driver and all the passengers that
may be aboard. A short time ago PIE.
siding Elder summeryille, oflhe Method
Ist faith, chanced to be passing through
on the stage. Now no one would think
for minute that thsre could ever be-
any occasion for bringing a Methodist
minister In contact with fire, sulphur
and birthstone; but that Is exactly
what happened to this minister he was
placed in his stall with the common
herd and given good smoking. But
being broad minded man be took his
medicine phlosophically, and no doubt
II al divine blessing sent up.
On him 10 warm him up after an all nigh |
ride in an open stage.
Rev. Summervile lie the same gentle.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-12-26
daughter and son-in.law. Prof. and hrs

daughter and son-in-law. Prot. and hrs
Mcconnell.
Miss Josephine Crow returned home
last Friday eve ling from Ashland and
will spend the holidays ai hoae before
reaumipg her studies at the Ashland
Normal school
The VIM. OF blacksmith shop has
been reopened, having been rented by
Messrs. q. Colby and c. II. Mcintosh
Eho are prepared to DO all work prompt
Y. Give them a call.
The county school superintendent
Mr.. Lincoln Savage visited the Merlin
school last Thursday afternoon. He is
much pleased with the progress Of The
school, aud the rapid advancement the
students are making in the work.
The literary is largely attended every
Friday evening showing the interest
taken by the citizens Of Merlin in oil
educational pursuits. ARCADIA" was
adopted as name for the society at the
last meeting.
Married-Pfof. Haven, the noted vio-
linist, and Mrs. Green, both Of Merlin.
The congratulations Of their many
friends 20 with them and Night Hawk
wishes these new beginners in life a
bright and prosperous future.
MERLIN NIGHT HAWK.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-12-26
Salvation Army Officers.

A patty OF salvation Army officers
consisting of Consul Emma Booth
Tucker, S,anCap;aln Carr, Mrs saG.
Captain Wright, Captain Ntrnuay.
Stati'Captain Lewis, SAGOapAm An.
derson, Caplain Breuner. Captain
hodges, Brother Trou,mau, Brother
Jones, Chief Secretary wuiord Riss.ns.
Stall Captain Mackenzie, Mrs, Stan Can
tain Lewis, Lieut. Graham, Cadet SIN
mock, staff Captain Wright, stan Can.
tain Tumble, Captain Hutkle, Aiu,
tant Hansen, Messrs. LAucSton, and
Narraway, passed through ou Suurl,y
evenings traiu en- route to Portland
where they held meeting, At the Ma.
guam on Sunday, They are expected
TO retn IN some time Jhi3 wces. probably
ON IhursdN, and a. enDr. Nii ucm.de
ior a short stop al Grants Pass.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-12-26
SAILORS NARROW ESCAPE.
Falls Overheard, and Is surrounded
by sharks when
ReScueG.

Stylus johnson, sailor, on board
the British steamer Ellamy, which
recently arrived at Mobile, Ala, from
St. Vincent, Cape Verde islands, had
most thrilling experience while the
steamer was on the voyage to that
port. Shortly after leaving st. Vim
cent and when the vessel was some
thing more than 200 miles to sea,
johnson, who was going about his
duties on deck, went to one side to
over the railing. he lost his balance
and plunged head first into the wa
ter. Several men on deck saw John
son as he fell, and signaled for the
engines to be reversed. at the same
time throwing a life-preserver to
him, but this he failed to get, as the
seas were running high. The Eilamy
was going speed of ten or twelve
knots per hour, and, although the
engines were reversed, she had gone
a good distance from where johnson
fell overheard before a boat could be
lowered
Johnson, in the meantime, was
struggling to keep himself ahoat,
knowing that some one would come
to his rescue. He divested himself Of
all his clothing, thus making The task
OF swimming in the high seas much
easier Shortly after doing this, and
as he was floating along, he saw to
his consideration that several big
sharks were moving around him as if
undecided whether to eat him or wait
awhile. Every time the sharks would
approach him, johnson would beat
the water and yell at the top Of his
voice in an effort to scare them away.
johnson was almost exhausted
with swimming and calling for help
when Second Mate Ausborn aud First
Officer Nicholson, who put out in
small boat rs soon as the vessel had
been stopped, rowed up and pulled
the almost exhausted form into the
boat They rowed back to the steam
er and were hauled or board. John.
son was overcome from his long STAY
In the water and his thrilling expert
ence with the sharks
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-12-26
Kalsins, good cooking),
per pound 5 cents-White
House Grocery.
Merlin Notes.

Mr. F. on wcntto Grants Pass Mon
day.
Prof J.P Mcconnell Visited Grant.
PISS Saturday.
Go to Powers Hotel il you wish oood
accommodations.
Grand mask bsli on the eyep,p, ..
the 2j.h at outs hall.
Miss Virginia Mitchell returned bo,ro
rom Eugene Saturday to spenj III,
aoiday' az home
Mr.. w. A. Powers returned bo,,,
saturday from work with the bril,
crew near Gold lli0.
Nus. VIM, Jordan went to Grant.
'"ss Monday to procure medical ois
Tor her little son wbo sill.
Mr. Anm~sIt'. smiling face Srce,.s
customers on entering the store of Mr
e. oit on Monday during Mr.. otys
absence at Grants Pass.
There will be a Christmas tree a, IN.
church and an interesting pro.ran,
@ 'e"d''ed by the Merlin SUNDAY schoo
Christmas eve, An invited.
Do no. be at all uueas, abou, III,
welfare OF the Nigh, Hawk. | take m,
walks by The hshl Of the new moon
when / am ga'b,'ing new. ior tn,
COURIER.
Mr. j. W. Max, Of Ashland. arrived
IN Merlin Sunday evening and will
spend tie holidays here visiting nj.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-12-26

Germany is said to be preparing an
ultimatum to Venezuela and is arrang ging
Tor warlike action In order to settle Ger.
tain claims against that country. There
seems to be a disposition among the
European nations and Germany in par.
ticular to bring the Monroe doctrine to
q test and 1t may be that the present
instance will offer an opportunity. The
United States believes IN the Monroe
doctrine, but whether or not it would be
upheld In international courts is an un.
solved problem. Many statesmen con.
slider the Monroe doctrine az simple
bluff However, It Is one that has al.
ways worked hitherto.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-12-26

Q. Gamboni met with an accident
last Saturday which came near proving
fatal affair, A wild boar had been
around HE place for several DAYS, and
when he attempted to drive it away the
trouble began. The boar made rush
at him, throwing him on tho g,ound,
and was only prevented from killing
him by the timely arrival Of one Of Mr.
Gsmbonis boys Mr.. Gamboni made
good fight for his life, but 1t was an up.
hill job from the start Tho animal
tore his heavy boot oil aud inflicted an
ugly wound IN tue right foot, an au.
other IN the lett hip, After his rescue
Mr.. Gamboni got rifle and put that
hog out of business without mr,her de.
lay Del Norlc Record.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-12-26

The giving Of gifts at Christmas time
ISL custom which should never grow
old and which is productlyo.of the regard
and cordiality between friends that
makes life worth living, but like all
things II has Its abuses. Too much Of a
value received" spirit has crept in and
too many presents are given with the
purpose OF paying back some gift re.
ceived. This is not right and the
intrinsic value Of the gift should be con-
sidered Of secondary importance. No
glit should be given which does not
carry with It the regard or the iTectIon
Of the giver.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-12-26
f. G. Dixon.
Shoes and Furnishings.

man who was snow bound last win
In the head Of this valley while trying to
get to Paisley to Gll an appointment, at
which time hc had narrow escape from
freezing to death but after wading snow
waist deep part of day and night,
he finally found deserted cabin, where,
without board or bed no remained until
rescued later on,
Last fall when in Paisley ANA while
he and the family with whom he was
stopping were eating supper, the house
took fire and he only saved his life by
fleeing through the flames, Truly our
elders experiences through
this part OF his circuit have been varied
and { raught with danger-Lakeyiow
Rustler.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-12-26

Dewey ls man OF the same stripe as
sehley. lie gets things done, deemins
the result more OF importance lhan the
manner Of its accomplishment. This
seems unpatdonablo hetesy In the minds
oil Sampson and Long, The glory of
Sohley's achievements cauuot be dim.
med 10y bureaucratic delraction Miles.
who 'entured to commend newey's
opinion, was sharply lcbukod by secrc.
try OF War Root who said in etI,c,
that Miles, occupying the position he
does, ought TO know enough 10 Keen
his mouth shu;, Miles, however. has
lost nothing In popularity by voieing
his opinion, Miles is fighter too, of
other than the booksh sort, and il hon.
ored as such by popular opinion. II is
gratifying TO n)le that Macley, the
historian" the mouth piece for the
splenetic sentimenA Of his superiors.
has been dismissed from the navy dc.
pArtment by the order Of President
Roosevelt himself, As Maelcv ia
little figure, the little punislment Of
losing his 50 40 day iob dts the case
exactly. |, is pleasing alec to So, that
the official attitude is strongly aganst
any iutther continuance OF the quarrel
and that the parIisans OF both sidcs Are
receiving strong hints to keep sileoco.